Moxa Technologies 6101, EDS-408A User Manual

MOXA EtherDevice™ Switch

EDS-408A/405A Series User ’s Manual

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Second Edition, July 2007

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ...............................................................................................1-1

Inside the Future of Industrial Ethernet Technology ............................................................ 1-2

The trend in industrial communications and automation applications...................... 1-2

Industrial vs. Commercial......................................................................................... 1-2

Informative vs. Passive ............................................................................................. 1-2

MOXA EtherDevice™ Switch............................................................................................. 1-2

Package Checklist................................................................................................................. 1-2

Optional Accessories............................................................................................................ 1-3

Features ................................................................................................................................ 1-3

Advanced Industrial Networking Capability............................................................. 1-3

Designed for Industrial Applications.........................................................................1-3

Useful Utility and Remote Configuration ................................................................. 1-3

Chapter 2 Getting Started ..........................................................................................2-1

RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100) ............................................. 2-2

Configuration Using a T elnet Console..................................................................................2-5

Configuration Using a Web Browser.................................................................................... 2-6

Disabling T elnet and Browser Access .................................................................................. 2-8

Chapter 3 Featured Functions...................................................................................3-1

Configuring Basic Settings...................................................................................................3-2

System Identification................................................................................................. 3-2

Password ................................................................................................................... 3-3

Accessible IP.............................................................................................................3-4

Port............................................................................................................................ 3-5

Network..................................................................................................................... 3-6

Time.......................................................................................................................... 3-8

Turbo Ring DIP Switch............................................................................................. 3-9

System File Update—By Remote TFTP................................................................. 3-12

System File Update—By Local Import/Export ....................................................... 3-13

System File Update—By Backup Media ................................................................ 3-14

Restart ..................................................................................................................... 3-14

Factory Default........................................................................................................ 3-14

Configuring SNMP............................................................................................................. 3-15

SNMP Read/Write Settings..................................................................................... 3-16

Trap Settings ........................................................................................................... 3-17

Private MIB information......................................................................................... 3-18

Using Communication Redundancy...................................................................................3-18

The Turbo Ring Concept......................................................................................... 3-18

Configuring “Turbo Ring” and “Turbo Ring V2”................................................... 3-23

The STP/RSTP Concept.......................................................................................... 3-27

Configuring STP/RSTP........................................................................................... 3-32

Using Traffic Prioritization................................................................................................. 3-35

The Traffic Prioritization Concept.......................................................................... 3-35

Configuring Traffic Prioritization........................................................................... 3-38

Using Virtual LANs............................................................................................................ 3-40

The Virtual LAN (VLAN) Concept........................................................................ 3-40

Using Virtual LANs................................................................................................ 3-41

Using Rate Limiting........................................................................................................... 3-43

Configuring Rate Limiting...................................................................................... 3-43

Using Auto Warning........................................................................................................... 3-44

Configuring Email Warning....................................................................................3-44

Email Warning Events Settings............................................................................... 3-45

Email Settings ......................................................................................................... 3-46

Configuring Relay Warning.................................................................................... 3-47

Relay Warning Events Settings............................................................................... 3-48

Relay Warning List ................................................................................................. 3-49

Using Line-Swap-Fast-Recovery........................................................................................ 3-49

Configuring Line-Swap Fast Recovery...................................................................3-50

Using Set Device IP............................................................................................................ 3-50

Configuring Set Device IP ...................................................................................... 3-51

Using Diagnosis.................................................................................................................. 3-51

Mirror Port .............................................................................................................. 3-51

Ping ......................................................................................................................... 3-52

Using the Monitor............................................................................................................... 3-53

Monitor by Switch................................................................................................... 3-53

Monitor by Port....................................................................................................... 3-53

Using the MAC Address Table...........................................................................................3-54

Using Event Log................................................................................................................. 3-55

Using Syslog....................................................................................................................... 3-55

Chapter 4 EDS Configurator GUI...............................................................................4-1

Starting EDS Configurator ................................................................................................... 4-2

Broadcast Search.................................................................................................................. 4-2

Search by IP address............................................................................................................. 4-3

Upgrade Firmware................................................................................................................ 4-3

Modify IP Address................................................................................................................ 4-4

Export Configuration............................................................................................................ 4-5

Import Configuration............................................................................................................ 4-6

Unlock Server....................................................................................................................... 4-7

Appendix A MIB Groups...............................................................................................A-1

Appendix B Specifications...........................................................................................B-1

Appendix C Service Information..................................................................................C-1

MOXA Interne t Services......................................................................................................C-2

Problem Report Form...........................................................................................................C-3

Product Return Procedure.....................................................................................................C-4

Chapter 1 Introduction

Welcome to the MOXA EtherDevice Switch EDS-408A/405A Series, the world’s first intelligent Ethernet Device Switch designed especially for connecting Ethernet-enabled devices in industrial field applications.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Inside the Future of Industrial Ethernet Technology  MOXA EtherDevice™ Switch  Package Checklist  Optional Accessories  Features

EDS-408A/405A Series User’s Manual Introduction

Inside the Future of Industrial Ethernet Technology

The trend in industrial communications and automation applications

As the world’s network and information technology becomes more mature, the trend is to use Ethernet as the major communications interface in many industrial communications, and automation applications. In fact, a whole new industry has sprung up to provide Ethernet products that comply with the requirements of demanding industrial applications.

Industrial vs. Commercial

Users have found that when moving Ethernet equipment from the comfortable office environment to the harsh and less predictable industrial environment, the commercial Ethernet equipment available in today’s market simply cannot meet the high reliability requirements demanded by industrial applications. This means that a more robust type of network equipment, commonly referred to as industrial Ethernet equipment, is required for these applications.

Informative vs. Passive

Since industrial Ethernet devices are often located at the endpoints of a system, such devices cannot always know what’s happening elsewhere on the network. This means that industrial Ethernet communication equipment that connects these devices must take responsibility for providing system maintainers with real-time alarm messages.

MOXA EtherDevice™ Switch

MOXA EtherDevice Switches come with a suite of useful maintenance and monitoring functions, and is designed to provide smooth and reliable operation in harsh industrial environments. You will find that MOXA EtherDevice Switches establish a new industrial Ethernet benchmark. The switches excellent for keeping automation systems running continuously, are ideal for sending status reports to help prevent system damages and losses, are a great tool for mastering your industrial Ethernet networks, and are well-suited for use with industrial device control networks.

ATTENTION

Throughout this User’s Manual, we use EDS as an abbreviation for MOXA EtherDevice Switch:

EDS = MOXA EtherDevice Switch

Package Checklist

Each MOXA EDS-408A/405A Series switch is shipped with the following items:

y 1 MOXA EtherDevice Switch EDS-408A/405A y Hardware Installation Guide y CD-ROM with User’s Manual and Windows Utility y Warranty Statement y RJ45 to DB9 Console port cable y Protective caps for unused ports y Panel mounting kit (optional—must order separately)

NOTE: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.

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Optional Accessories

y DR-4524—45W/2A DIN-Rail 24 VDC Power Supply with 85 to 264 VAC input y DR-75-24—75W/3.2A DIN-Rail 24 VDC Power Supply with 85 to 264 VAC input y DR-120-24—120W/5A DIN-Rail 24 VDC Power Supply with 88 to 132 VAC/176 to 264

VAC input by switch

y EDS-SNMP OPC Server Pro—CD with EDS-SNMP OPC Server Software and manual y ADP-SCm-STf-M—Multi-mode SC male to ST female duplex adapter, gray color y ADP-SCm-STf-S—Single-mode SC male to ST female duplex adapter, blue color y WK-46—Wall Mounting Kit y ABC-01—Automatic Backup Configurator (connects through RS-232 console port, 0 to 60°C

operating temperature

Features

Advanced Industrial Networking Capability

y MOXA Turbo Ring with Redundant Self-Healing Ethernet Ring Capability (recovery time <

20 ms at full load)

y Supports Port-Based VLAN to ease network planning y Supports QoS—IEEE 802.1p and TOS/DiffServ to increase determinism

Designed for Industrial Applications

y -40 to 75°C operating temperature range (for –T models) y Redundant, dual DC power inputs y IP30, rugged high-strength case y DIN-Rail or panel mounting ability y Rate limiting to prevent unpredictable network status y Port mirroring for online debugging y Automatic warning by exception through email, relay output y Automatic recovery of connected device IP addresses y Line-swap fast recovery (patent pending) y Supports ABC-01 (Automatic Backup Configurator) for system configuration backup

Useful Utility and Remote Configuration

y Configurable by web browser, Telnet/serial console, and a proprietary Windows utility y Send ping commands to identify network segment integrity

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

This chapter explains how to access your MOXA EtherDevice Switch for the first time. There are three ways to access the switch: serial console, Telnet console, and web browser. The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect the switch to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the switch’s IP address. The Telnet console and web browser connection methods can be used to access MOXA EtherDevice Switches over an Ethernet LAN, or over the Internet.

The following topics are covered:

 RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100)  Configuration Using a Telnet Console  Configuration Using a Web Browser  Disabling Telnet and Browser Access

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RS-232 Console Configuration (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100)

NOTE

Connection Caution!

1. You cannot connect to the EDS using serial console and Telnet simultaneously.

2. You can connect to the EDS using a web browser and serial console simultaneously, or using

a web browser and Telnet simultaneously.

3. Recommendation—when connecting to the EDS using a web browser, do NOT

simultaneously connect using either a serial console or by Telnet.

By following this advice, you can maintain better control over how your MOXA EtherDevice Switch is managed.

We recommend using MOXA PComm Terminal Emulator, which can be downloaded free of charge from MOXA’s website.

Before running PComm Terminal Emulator, use an RJ45 to DB9-F (or RJ45 to DB25-F) cable to connect the EDS’s RS-232 Console port to your PC’s COM port (generally COM1 or COM2, depending on how your system is set up).

After installing PComm Terminal Emulator, do the following to access the RS-232 Console utility.

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start Æ Programs Æ PCommLite2.5 Æ Terminal

Emulator.

2. Select Open under Port Manager to open a new connection.

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3. The Communication Parameter page of the Property window opens. Select the appropriate

COM port for Console Connection, 115200 for Baud Rate, 8 for Data Bits, None for Parity, and 1 for Stop Bits.

4. Click the Terminal tab, and select VT100 for Terminal Type. Click OK to confirm.

5. Type 1 to select ansi/VT100 terminal type, and then press Enter.

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6. The Console login screen will be displayed. Press Enter to open the Account pop-up selector

and then select either admin or user. Use the keyboard’s down arrow to move the cursor to the Password field, enter the Console Password (this is the same as the Web Browser password; leave the Password field blank if a console password has not been set), and then press Enter.

7. The EDS’s Main Menu will be displayed. (NOTE: To modify the appearance of the PComm

Terminal Emulator window, select Font… under the Edit menu, and then choose the desired formatting options.)

8. After entering the Main Menu, use the following keys to move the cursor, and to select

options.

Key Function

Up/Down/Left/Right arrows, or Tab Move the onscreen cursor Enter Display & select options Space Toggle options Esc Previous Menu

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Configuration Using a Telnet Console

You may use Telnet to access the EDS’s console utility over a network. To be able to access the EDS’s functions over the network (using Telnet or a Web Browser) from a PC host that is connected to the same LAN as the EDS, you need to make sure that the PC host and the EDS are on the same logical sub network. To do this, check your PC host’s IP address and netmask. By default, the EDS’s IP address is 192.168.127.253 and the EDS’s netmask is 255.255.0.0 (for a Class B network). If you do not change these values, and your PC host’s netmask is 255.255.0.0, then its IP address must have the form 192.168.xxx.xxx. On the other hand, if your PC host’s netmask is 255.255.255.0, then its IP address must have the form 192.168.127.xxx.

NOTE

To use the EDS’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connected to the same LAN as the EDS, you must make sure that the PC host and the EDS are on the same logical sub network.

Before accessing the console utility via Telnet, first connect one of the ED’s RJ45 Ethernet ports to your Ethernet LAN, or directly to your PC’s Ethernet NIC. You can establish a connection with either a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cable. If you have difficulty connecting, refer to the Auto MDI/MDI-X Connection section from the Hardware installation Guide for more information about the different types of Ethernet cables and ports.

The EDS’s default IP is 192.168.127.253.

Perform the following steps to access the console utility via Telnet.

1. Telnet to the EDS’s IP address from the Windows Run window (or fr om the command

prompt).

2. Type 1 to choose ansi/vt100, and then press Enter.

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3. The Console login screen will be displayed. Press Enter to open the Account pop-up selector

4. The EDS’s Main Menu will be displayed. (NOTE: To modify the appearance of the PComm

Terminal Emulator window, select Font… under the Edit menu, and then choose the desired formatting options.)

NOTE

The Telnet Console looks and operates in precisely the same manner as the RS-232 Console.

Configuration Using a Web Browser

The EDS’s web browser interface provides a convenient way to modify the switch’s configuration and access the built-in monitoring and network administration functions. The recommended web browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer 5. 5 or 6.0 wi th JVM (Java Virtual Machine) installed.

NOTE

To use the EDS’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connected to the same LAN as the EDS, you must make sure that the PC host and the EDS are on the same logical sub network.

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NOTE

Before accessing the EDS’s web browser interface, first connect one of the EDS’s RJ45 Ethernet ports to your Ethernet LAN, or directly to your PC’s Ethernet NIC. You can establish a connection with either a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cable. If you have difficulty connecting, refer to the Auto MDI/MDI-X Connection section from the Hardware installation Guide for more information about the different types of Ethernet cables and ports.

The EDS’s default IP is 192.168.127.253.

Perform the following steps to access the EDS’s web browser interface.

1. Open Internet Explorer and type the EDS’s IP address in the Address field. Press Enter to

establish the connection.

2. The web login page will be displayed. Select the login account (Admin or User) and enter the

Password (this is the same as the Console password), and then click Login to continue. Leave the Password field blank if a password has not been set.

NOTE

By default, the EDS’s Password is not set (i.e., is blank).

You may need to wait a few moments for the web page to be downloaded to your computer. Use the menu tree on the left side of the window to open the function pages to access each of the EDS’s functions.

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Disabling Telnet and Browser Access

If you are connecting the EDS to a public network, but do not intend to use its management functions over the network, then we suggest disabl i n g b ot h Telnet Console and Web Configuration from the RS-232 Console’s Basic Settings Æ System Identification page, as shown in the following figure.

NOTE

If you are connecting the EDS to a public network, but do not intend to use its management functions over the network, then we suggest disabl i n g b ot h Telnet Console and Web Configuration.

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Chapter 3 Featured Functions

This chapter explains how to access a MOXA EtherDevice Switch’s various configuration, monitoring, and administration functions. There are three ways to access these functions: serial console, Telnet console, and web browser. The serial console connection method, which requires using a short serial cable to connect the EDS to a PC’s COM port, can be used if you do not know the EDS’s IP address. The Telnet console and web browser connection methods can be used to access the EDS over an Ethernet LAN, or over the Internet.

The Web Console is the most user-friendly way to configure your EDS. In this chapter, we use the Web Console interface to introduce the EDS’s functions. There are only a few differences between the Web Console, Serial Console, and Telnet Console access methods.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Configuring Basic Settings  Configuring SNMP  Using Communication Redundancy  Using Traffic Prioritization  Using Virtual LANs  Using Rate Limiting  Using Auto Warning  Using Line-Swap-Fast-Recovery  Using Set Device IP  Using Diagnosis  Using the Monitor  Using the MAC Address Table  Using Event Log  Using Syslog

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Configuring Basic Settings

The Basic Settings group includes the most commonly used settings required by administrators to maintain and control the EDS.

System Identification

The system identification items are displayed at the top of the web page, and will be included in alarm emails. Setting system identification items makes it easier to identify the different switches connected to your network.

Switch Name

Setting Description Factory Default

Max. 30 Characters

This option is useful for specifying the role or application of different EDS units. E.g., Factory Switch 1.

Industrial Redundant Switch [Serial No. of this switch]

Switch Location

Setting Description Factory Default

Max. 80 Characters

Switch Description

Setting Description Factory Default

Max. 30 Characters

Maintainer Contact Info

Setting Description Factory Default

Max.30 Characters

To specify the location of different EDS units. E.g., production line 1.

Use this to record a more detailed description of the EDS unit.

Use this to record contact information of the person responsible for maintaining this EDS-408A/405A switch.

Switch Location

None

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Password

The EDS-408A/405A switch provides two levels of access privileges: admin privilege gives read/write access to all EDS configuration parameters; user privilege provides read access only— you will be able to view the configuration, but will not be able to make modifications.

ATTENTION

The EDS’s default Password is not set (i.e., is blank). If a Password is already set, then you will be required to type the Password when logging into the RS-232 Console, Telnet Console, or Web Browser interface.

Account

Setting Description Factory Default

admin admin privilege allows the user to

modify all EDS configurations.

user user privilege only allows viewing

EDS configurations.

Password

Setting Description Factory Default

Old Password (Max. 16 Characters)

New Password (Max. 16 Characters)

Retype Password (Max. 16 Characters)

Type current password when changing the password

Type new password when changing the password

If you type a new password in the Password field, you will be required to retype the password in the Retype new password field before updating the new password.

admin

None

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Accessible IP

An IP address-based filtering method to control access to EDS switches.

Accessible IP Settings allows you to add or remove Legal remote host IP addresses to prevent unauthorized access. Access to the EDS is controlled by IP addresses. That is, if a host’s IP address is in the accessible IP table, then the host will be allowed access to the EDS. You can allow one of the following cases by setting this parameter

y Only one host with the specified IP address can access the EDS-408A/405A

E.g., enter “192.168.1.1/255.255.255.255” to allow access to just the IP address 192.168.1.1.

y Any host on a specific sub network can access the EDS-408A/405A

E.g., enter “192.168.1.0/255.255.255.0” to allow access to all IPs on the sub network defined by this IP address/netmask combination.

y Any host can access the EDS-408A/405A

Disable this function by not selecting the Enable the accessible IP list checkbox.

The following table shows additional configuration examples:

Allowable Hosts Input format

Any host Disable

192.168.1.120 192.168.1.120 / 255.255.255.255

192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254 192.168.1.0 / 255.255.255.0

192.168.0.1 to 192.168.255.254 192.168.0.0 / 255.255.0.0

192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.126 192.168.1.0 / 255.255.255.128

192.168.1.129 to 192.168.1.254 192.168.1.128 / 255.255.255.128

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Port

Port settings are included to give the user control over Port Access, Port Transmission Speed, Flow Control, and Port Type (MDI or MDIX). An explanation of each configuration item is given below. (NOTE: The user interface for the EDS-408A will show 8 ports.)

Enable

Setting Description Factory Default

checked Allows data transmission through the port. unchecked Immediately shuts off port access.

ATTENTION

If a connected device or sub-network is wreaking havoc on the rest of the network, the Disable option under Advanced Settings/Port gives the administrator a quick way to immediately shut off access through this port.

Name

Setting Description Factory Default

Max. 63 Characters

Specify an alias for each port, and assist the administrator in remembering important information about the port. E.g., PLC 1

disabled

None

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Port Transmission Speed

Setting Description Factory Default

Allows the port to use the IEEE 802.3u

Auto

100M-Full 100M-Half 10M-Full 10M-Half

FDX Flow Control This setting enables or disables the flow control capability of this port when the port transmission

speed setting is on auto mode. The final result will be determined by the auto process between the

EDS and the connected device.

Setting Description Factory Default

Enable

Disable

protocol to negotiate with connected devices. The port and connected devices will determine the best speed for that connection.

Choose one of these fixed speed options if the Ethernet device at the other end has trouble auto-negotiating for line speed.

Enables the flow control capability of this port when in auto-nego mode.

Disables the flow control capability of this port when in auto-nego mode.

Auto-nego

Disable

Network

Port Type

Setting Description Factory Default

Allows the port to auto detect the port type of

Auto

MDI MDIX

The Network configuration allows users to modify the usual TCP/IP network parameters. An explanation of each configuration item follows.

the Ethernet device at the other end and change the port type accordingly.

Choose the MDI or MDIX option if the Ethernet device at the other end has trouble auto-negotiating for port type.

Auto

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Auto IP Configuration

Setting Descriptions Factory Default

Disable Set up the EDS’s IP address manually.

The EDS’s IP address will be assigned

By DHCP

By BootP

Switch IP Address

Setting Descriptions Factory Default

IP Address of the EDS

Switch Subnet Mask

Setting Descriptions Factory Default

Subnet mask of the EDS

automatically by the network’s DHCP server.

The EDS’s IP address will be assigned automatically by the network’s BootP server.

Identifies the EDS on a TCP/IP network. 192.168.127.253

Identifies the type of network the EDS is connected to (e.g., 255.255.0.0 for a Class B network, or 255.255.255.0 for a Class C network).

Disable

255.255.255.0

Default Gateway

Setting Descriptions Factory Default

Default Gateway of the EDS

DNS IP Address

Setting Descriptions Factory Default

1st DNS Server’s IP Address

2nd DNS Server’s IP Address

The IP address of the router that connects the LAN to an outside network.

The IP address of the DNS Server used by your network. After entering the DNS Server’s IP address, you can input the EDS’s URL (e.g.,

www.eds.company.com) in your

browser’s address field, instead of entering the IP address.

The IP address of the DNS Server used by your network. The EDS will try to locate the 2nd DNS Server if the 1st DNS Server fails to connect.

None

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Time

The Time configuration page lets users set the time, date, and other settings. An explanation of each setting is given below the figure.

The EDS has a time calibration function based on information from an NTP server or user specified Time and Date information. Functions such as Auto warning Email can add real-time information to the message.

NOTE

The EDS does not have a real time clock. The user must update the Current Time and Current Date to set the initial time for the EDS after each reboot, especially when the network does not have an Internet connection for NTP server or there is no NTP server on the LAN.

Current Time

Setting Description Factory Default

User adjustable time.

Current Date

Setting Description Factory Default

User adjustable date.

Daylight Saving Time

Daylight saving time (also know as DST or summer time) involves advancing clocks (usually 1 hour) during the summer time to provide an extra hour of daylight in the afternoon.

Start Date

Setting Description Factory Default

User adjustable date.

The time parameter allows configuration of the local time in local 24-hour format.

The date parameter allows configuration of the local date in yyyy/mm/dd format.

The Start Date parameter allows users to enter the date that daylight saving time begins.

None (hh:mm:ss)

None (yyyy/mm/dd)

None

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End Date

Setting Description Factory Default

NOTE

User adjustable date.

Offset

Setting Description Factory Default

User adjustable hour.

System Up Time

Indicates the EDS’s up time from the last cold start. The unit is seconds.

Time Zone

Setting Description Factory Default

User selectable time zone

Changing the time zone will automatically correct the current time. You should configure the time zone before setting the time.

Time Server IP/Name

Setting Description Factory Default

1st Time Server IP/Name

2nd Time Server IP/Name

TheEnd Date parameter allows users to enter the date that daylight saving time ends.

The offset parameter indicates how many hours forward the clock should be advanced.

The time zone setting allows conversion from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to local time.

IP or Domain address (e.g., 192.168.1.1 or time.stdtime.gov.tw or time.nist.gov)

The EDS will try to locate the 2nd NTP Server if the connection to the 1

NTP server failed.

None

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

None

Time Server Query Period

Setting Description Factory Default

Query Period

Turbo Ring DIP Switch

The Turbo Ring DIP Switch page allows users to disable the four DIP switches located on the EDS’s outer casing. When enabled, the DIP switches can be used to configure basic settings for either the “Turbo Ring” protocol or “Turbo Ring V2” protocol. A complete description of the settings is given below.

This parameter determines how frequently the time is updated from the NTP server.

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NOTE

The proprietary “Turbo Ring” protocol (recovery time < 300 ms) was developed by MOXA in 2003 to provide better network reliability and faster recovery time for redundant ring topologies. The “Turbo Ring V2” protocol (recovery time < 20 ms), which was released in 2007, supports additional redundant ring architectures.

In this manual, we use the terminology “Turbo Ring” ring and “Turbo Ring V2” ring to differentiate between rings configured for one or the other of these protocols.

For a detailed description of “Turbo Ring” and “Turbo Ring V2,” please refer to the Using Communication Redundancy section later in this chapter.

How to Enable or Disable the Turbo Ring DIP Switches

Disable the Turbo Ring DIP Switch

Setting Description Factory Def au l t

Enable the Turbo Ring DIP Switches

Disable the Turbo Ring DIP Switches

Set DIP switch as Turbo Ring / Set DIP switch as Turbo Ring V2

Setting Description Factory Def au l t

Set DIP switch as Turbo Ring

Set DIP switch as Turbo Ring V2

The four DIP switches are enabled when the “Disable the Turbo Ring DIP Switch” box is not checked.

The four DIP switches are disabled when the “Disable the Turbo Ring DIP Switch” box is checked.

Select this option to enable the Turbo Ring DIP switches to configure the EDS for a “Turbo Ring” ring.

Select this option to enable the Turbo Ring DIP switches to configure the EDS for a “Turbo Ring V2” ring.

Not checked (i.e., the Turbo Ring DIP Switches are enabled by default)

This is the default if you do NOT reset the switch to factory default settings (provided you upgraded the firmware for Turbo Ring V2).

This is the default if you DO reset the switch to factory default settings (provided you upgraded the firmware for Turbo Ring V2).

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NOTE

If you upgrade the firmware of your EDS from Turbo Ring to Turbo Ring V2, bu t do not reset the switch to factory defaults, the DIP switches will be set to configure the EDS for a “Turbo Ring” ring. If you reset the switch to factory defaults, the DIP switches will be set to configure the EDS for a “Turbo Ring V2” ring.

How to Configure the Turbo Ring DIP Switches

The Turbo Ring DIP Switches are set to the OFF position at the factory.

NOTE

The four DIP Switches are used to configure both the “Turbo Ring” and “Turbo Ring V2” protocols, depending on which protocol is active. To select which protocol the EDS will use, start the user interface software, and then use the left menu to navigate to the Communication Redundancy page. To use one of the Turbo Ring protocols for the EDS, select either “Turbo Ring” or “Turbo Ring V2” in the Redundancy Protocol drop-down box. See the Configuring “Turbo Ring” and “Turbo Ring V2” section in this chapter for details.

The following tables show how to use the DIP switches to configure the EDS for “Turbo Ring” or “Turbo Ring V2.”

DIP switch 4 must be set to the ON position to enable DIP switches 1, 2, and 3. If DIP switch 4 is set to the “OFF” position, then DIP switches 1, 2, and 3 will all be disabled.

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MASTER

COUPLER

TURBO RING

“Turbo Ring” DIP Switch Settings

DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4

ON: Enables this EDS as the Ring Master.

Reserved for future use.

: This EDS will

OFF not be the Ring Master.

“Turbo Ring V2” DIP Switch Settings

DIP 1 DIP 2 DIP 3 DIP 4

ON: Enables the default “Ring

: Enables this EDS

as the Ring Master. Coupling (backup)” port.

OFF: Enables the default “Ring Coupling (primary)” port.

: This EDS will

OFF

not be the Ring

Master.

ON: Enables the default “Ring Coupling” ports.

: Do not use this

OFF EDS as the ring coupler.

ON: Enables the default “Ring Coupling” port.

: Do not use this

OFF EDS as a ring coupler.

: Activates DIP

ON switches 1, 2, 3 to configure “Turbo Ring” settings.

: DIP switches 1,

OFF 2, 3 will be disabled.

: Activates DIP

ON switches 1, 2, 3 to configure “Turbo Ring V2” settings.

OFF: DIP switches 1, 2, 3 will be disabled.

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