Moxa ABC-02-USB User Manual

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ABC-02-USB

Quick Installation Guide

Automatic Backup Configurator

Edition 2.1, June 2019

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Overview

The ABC-02-USB Automatic Backup Configurator is a device that can
save and load configuration files, backup event logs, and load firmware
of Moxa’s EDS-E series managed switch via the USB (universal serial
bus) interface. The ABC-02-USB is able to be accessed directly like a
standard USB flash drive from a computer.

The ABC-02-USB makes it easier to manage the backup of system
parameters or perform configuration during the replacement of a
switch. With the ABC-02-USB, users can quickly re-install a substitute
switch (of the same model) without the need of a laptop computer. The
ABC-02 can be used to recover the entire system configuration,
including the IP address, if a switch failure o ccurs .

Switches can load firmware from the ABC-02-USB and backup event
logs to the ABC-02-USB. It is also an easy and fast diagnostics tool for
automation engineers to retrieve configuration files and event logs in
the field immediately, without the need for laptop computers.

Package Checklist

The ABC-02-USB is shipped with the following items. If an y of these
items is missing or damaged, please contact your customer service
representative for assistance.

• 1 x ABC-02-USB

• Quick installation guide (printed)

• Warranty card

Features

• Wide ly used USB 2.0 interface

• Click the switch rest button to back up the configuration file and
event log to ABC-02

• Automatic loading of system configuration after system reboot

• Manual upgrade firmware from ABC-02 and backup event logs to
ABC-02

• Manual and saving system configuration through web console

• Extend switch event log storage capability

• Portable low-power design that requires no power supply

• CE, FCC approval

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Hardware Description

Product Installation

The ABC-02-USB is designed for use with an USB 2.0 port. Plug the
ABC-02 into the USB port of your Moxa managed switch. Securing the
ABC-02 on the wall with an M4 screw is suggested.

Avoid hanging the ABC-02 configurator from the switch without
securin g it onto the wall.

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Please refer to the Product Operation section for instructions on how to

A.

Manually operate in web console

Use
ABC
“System/System Files/ Configuration Backup and Restore”.
Then select “Auto Backup Configurator (ABC
console. Click “Browse” to s
“Restore” to start loading into your switch.

B.

Auto-load the configuration file from the ABC-02 to the system
when the switch boots up

Power off your switch first, and then plug in the ABC
power on your switch
file on the ABC
file name with following sequence prior ity:

1. ”MAC address last 6 digits.ini*”

2. “Sys.ini”. If no mat ching configuration file is found, the fault
L

NOTE

Please save your configuration files in the “:\Moxa” folder of the
ABC
path only.

save and load the configuration, firmware, and event logs.

Product Operation

Configuration Backup and Restore

• Backup switch configuration on the ABC-02

Use the switch web console to save the configuration file to the
ABC-02. This function is found under “System/System Files/
Configuration Backup and Restore “. Then select “Auto Backup
Configurator (ABC-02)” in the web console. Click “Backup” to save
the configuration file to the ABC-02. The file will be saved in the
“:\Moxa” folder of the ABC-02. The file name is “Sys.in i”.

• Restore the configuration file from the ABC-02 to the switch

the switch web console to load configuration files from the

-02 to the switch. This function is found under

elect the file you need. Then click

, the system will detect the configuration

-02 automatically. The switch will recognize the

ED light will turn on. The switch will boot up normally.

-02. Auto-load will detect the configuration file using this

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-02)” in the web

-02. Then

Firmware Upgrade

Upgrade the firmware from the ABC-02 to the switch. You can
download the firmware file from http://www.Moxa.com/support/.

Save the firmware file in the “:\Moxa” folder of the ABC-02.

Plug in the ABC-02 into your switch. Use the switch web console to load
the switch firmware file from the ABC-02. This function is found under
“System/System Files/ Firmware Upgrade “. Then select “Auto Backup
Configurator (ABC-02)” in the web console. Click “Browse” to select the
file you need. Then click “Upgrade” to start loading the file into your
switch.

Log File Backup

Backup the switch log file to the ABC-02

Use the switch web console to save the configuration file to the ABC-02.
This function is found under “System/System Files/ Log File Backup “.
Then select “Auto Backup Configurator (ABC-02)” in the web console.
Click “Backup” to save the configuration file to the ABC-02. The log file
will be saved in the “:\Moxa” folder of the ABC-02. The file will be
named “Sys.log”.

One-click backup

The ABC-02 can backup configuration and log files from the switch.
When the ABC-02 is plugged into the switch, “STATE” LEDs on the
switch will start to blink slowly, and the reset function will be disabled
automatically. Press the “reset” button once and the switch will start
backing up configuration files and system logs to the ABC-02.

The “RESET” button is located on the front panel of rackmount type
switches and on the top panel of DIN-rail type switches.

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Auto backup to the ABC-02 when configurations change

NOTE

For further details on the ABC-02 operation through the switch
web console, please refer to the switch user manual.

WARNING

DO NOT remove the ABC-02 when the STATE LED is blinking or
when the web console is showing WORKING status.

NOTE

The status of the ABC-02 may be checked on the switch web
console or by observing the switch front panel LEDs.

Operation

Switch LED status

The switch detects

USB plugged

in

STATE blinking slowly (1 time/ 2
Import/Export in
progress*

FAULT, MASTER, COUPLER LEDs
Blink sequentially and circularly

Import/Export
successful

FAULT, MASTER, COUPLER LEDs light
off

Save/Load failed

FAULT LED light on until ABC-02 is
removed or system reboot

Operation

ABC-02 LED status

Power on

ABC-02 STATE LED green light on

Reading /Writing

ABC-02 STATE LED blinking

*
configuration change”
entries to prevent overwriting

The ABC-02 is ca pable of backing up switch configuration files
automatically. This function is found under “System/System Files/
Configuration Backup and Restore”. While the ABC-02 is plugged into
the switch, enable the “Auto backup to ABC-02 when configuration
change” option. Then click “Apply”. Once this configuration is modified,
the switch will back up the current configuration under the “/His_ini”
folder in the ABC-02. The file name will be the system date/time
(MMDDHHmm.ini).

Auto backup of the earliest 100 log entries to prevent
overwriting

This function is designed to maintain a long-term record the switch log
files. Moxa Ethernet switches are capable of saving 1000 entries of
event logs. When the 1000-entry storage limit is reached, the switch
will delete the oldest saved event log. The ABC-02 can help to backup
these event logs. When switch log entries reach 1000, the ABC-02 will
back up the earliest 100 entries of the switch.

The function is found under “System/System Files/ Log File Backup”.
Enable the “Auto backup the earliest 100 log entries to prevent
overwriting”. Then click “Apply”. After that, when the ABC-02 is
plugged into the switch, the event logs will always be saved to the ABC­02 automatically.

ABC-02-

Does not include “Auto backup to the ABC-02 when

seconds),

and ”Auto backup the earliest 100 log

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Specifications

Operating Temperature

0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)

Storage Temperature

-40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

Connectors

RS-232 RJ45 port

Power Requirement

3 to 5 VDC, power input via RS-232 RTS

Configuration

via Moxa EDS managed switch’s web console

Casing

PVC molding, IP40

Weight

50 g

Installation

M4 screw (> 4 mm)

Dimension (W × D × H)

32.5 × 97 × 12 mm

Cable Length

35 cm, including connectors

Operating Temperature

0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)

Storage Temperature

-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)

Humidity

EMI

FCC Part 15, CISPR (EN55032) Class A

EMS

EN61000-4-2 (ESD), level 3

EN61000-4-6 (CS), level 3

Warranty

5 years

Ambient Relative

5 % to 95 % (non-condensing)

EN61000-4-3 (RS), level 3
EN61000-4-4 (EFT), level 3
EN61000-4-5 (Surge), level 3

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