Netbiter WS100, WS200 User Manual

USER MANUAL

Netbiter®WS100/WS200

Doc ID: HMSI-27-323

Version: 1.00

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Table of Contents

Page

1 Preface ............................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 About This Document.....................................................................................................3

1.2 Related Documents .......................................................................................................3

1.3 Document history ...........................................................................................................3

1.4 Conventions ..................................................................................................................4

2 Installation ........................................................................................................................ 5

3 Connections ..................................................................................................................... 6

3.1 D-sub Connector............................................................................................................6

3.2 Ethernet Connector ........................................................................................................6

3.3 Terminal Block (WS100) .................................................................................................7

3.4 Terminal Block (WS200) .................................................................................................8

3.5 Digital Input Wiring Example ...........................................................................................8

3.6 SIM Card (WS200).........................................................................................................9

3.7 Antenna Connector (WS200) ..........................................................................................9

4 LED Indicators ...............................................................................................................10

4.1 LED Indicators (WS100) ............................................................................................... 10

4.2 LED Indicators (WS200) ............................................................................................... 10

5 IP Configuration ............................................................................................................ 11

5.1 Installing the IPconfig Utility .......................................................................................... 11

5.2 Scanning for Connected Devices .................................................................................. 11

5.3 Changing IP settings ....................................................................................................12

6 The Web Interface ......................................................................................................... 13

6.1 Browser Support ..........................................................................................................13

6.2 Login ..........................................................................................................................13

6.3 Main Menu Bar ............................................................................................................13

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7 Setup ................................................................................................................................14

7.1 Setup | Users...............................................................................................................14

7.2 Setup | Modbus............................................................................................................15

7.3 Setup | Modem ............................................................................................................ 17

7.4 Setup | Regional ..........................................................................................................19

7.5 Setup | E-Mail .............................................................................................................. 20

7.6 Setup | SNMP..............................................................................................................21

7.7 Setup | Webserver ....................................................................................................... 22

7.8 Setup | Ethernet ........................................................................................................... 23

7.9 Setup | System ............................................................................................................ 24

7.10 Setup | Netbiter Argos ..................................................................................................26

8 Configuration .................................................................................................................27

8.1 Configuration | Templates ............................................................................................. 27

8.2 Configuration | Devices ................................................................................................29

8.3 Configuration | Pages ...................................................................................................30

8.4 Configuration | Alarm.................................................................................................... 32

8.5 Configuration | Log....................................................................................................... 35

8.6 Configuration | Bindings................................................................................................37

9 Everyday Use .................................................................................................................38

9.1 Select page .................................................................................................................38

9.2 Status ......................................................................................................................... 38

9.3 Devices....................................................................................................................... 39

9.4 Alarm .......................................................................................................................... 40

9.5 Log ............................................................................................................................. 41

A Internal Registers..........................................................................................................43

B SNMP................................................................................................................................45

C Technical Specifications .............................................................................................46

D Regulatory Notices .......................................................................................................47

D.1 Netbiter WS100/WS200 ............................................................................................... 47

D.2 Netbiter WS200 ...........................................................................................................48

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1 Preface

1.1 About This Document

This manual describes how to install and configure the Netbiter WS100 and WS200 gateways.

For additional related documentation and file downloads, please visit the Netbiter support website at www.netbiter.com/support.

1.2 Related Documents

Table 1 Related documents

Document Author

Netbiter WS100 Gateway Installation Guide HMS

Netbiter WS200 Gateway Installation Guide HMS

Netbiter Argos Administration Manual HMS

1.3 Document history

Table 2 Summary of recent changes

Change Where (section no.)

New document replacing the previous WS100 and WS200 User Manuals.

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Table 3 Revision list

Version Date Author Description

1.00 Sep 2015 ThN Initial release

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1.4 Conventions

Unordered (bulleted) lists are used for:

• Itemized information

• Instructions that can be carried out in any order

Ordered (numbered or alphabetized) lists are used for instructions that must be carried out in sequence:

1. First do this,

2. Then open this dialog, and

a. set this option...

b. ...and then this one.

Bold typeface indicates interactible parts, such as connectors and switches on the hardware, or menus and buttons in a graphical user interface.

Monospaced text is used to indicate program code and other kinds of data input/output such as configuration scripts.

This is a cross-reference within this document: Conventions, p. 4

This is an external link (URL): www.hms-networks.com

This is additional information which may facilitate installation and/or operation.

This instruction must be followed to avoid a risk of reduced functionality and/or damage to the equipment, or to avoid a network security risk.

Caution

This instruction must be followed to avoid a risk of personal injury.

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2 Installation

Netbiter WS100 and WS200 are supplied ready for mounting on a DIN rail.

Mounting

Fig. 1 Mounting on DIN rail

1. Hook the unit onto the upper lip of the rail.

2. Press the unit towards the rail until it snaps into place.

Removing

Fig. 2 Removing from DIN rail

1. Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the slotted tab on the bottom of the unit and pull the tab gently downwards.

2. Pull the bottom end of the unit free of the rail and lift the unit from the rail.

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3 Connections

3.1 D-sub Connector

The 9-pin D-sub connector provides an RS-232 interface for connecting Modbus RTU slave units or an external modem.

6 9

51 (male)

Fig. 3 D-sub connector

Table 4 D-sub connector pin layout

Pin Function

1 CD (Carrier Detect)

2 Rx (Receive)

3 Tx (Transmit)

4 DTR (Data Terminal Ready)

GND

6 DSR (Data Set Ready)

RTS (Request To Send)

8 CTS (Clear To Send)

9 RI (Ring Indicator)

3.2 Ethernet Connector

The RJ-45 socket provides Ethernet network connection. It also supports Modbus TCP via Ethernet, which can be used at the same time as Modbus RTU units on another interface.

1 8

Fig. 4 Ethernet connector

Table 5 Ethernet connector pin layout

Pin Function

1 TD+

2 TD-

3 RD+

4, 5, 7, 8 Termination

6 RD-

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3.3 Terminal Block (WS100)

The 12–pin terminal block on the top of the WS100 is used for connecting the power supply and communication interfaces.

Use minimum wire size 24 AWG for the power supply and digital input.

The RS-485 and RS-232 terminal block interfaces cannot be used at the same time.

Fig. 5 Terminal block (WS100)

Table 6 Terminal block connections

Pin Label Function Note

24 Vin+ Power 9–24 VDC/VAC WS100 can optionally be powered by 9–24 VAC.

23 Vin- PE ground

22 DI:DI 2 Digital input #2 Low = 0–2 VDC, High = 10–24 VDC

21 DI:DI 1 Digital input #1 Low = 0–2 VDC, High = 10–24 VDC

20 DI:COM Digital input common

17 RS-232:RX RS-232 Receive

16 RS-232:TX RS-232 Transmit

15 COM Serial interface common Shared between RS-232 and RS485

14 RS-485:A RS-485 Line A

13 RS-485:B RS-485 Line B

AC Power Supply Connection (WS100)

24 VAC

Vin+

Vin-

24 VAC

Power Supply

Line Voltage

PE Ground

Fig. 6 Connecting AC power to WS100

PE ground must be connected to the Vin- terminal.

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3.4 Terminal Block (WS200)

The 12–pin terminal block on the top of the WS200 is used for connecting the power supply and communication interfaces.

Use minimum wire size 24 AWG for the power supply and digital input.

The RS-485/422 and RS-232 terminal block interfaces cannot be used at the same time.

Fig. 7 Terminal block (WS200)

Table 7 Terminal block connections

Pin Label Function Note

24 V+ Power 9–24 VDC

23 GND PE ground

22 DI:COM Digital input common

21 DI:DI 1 Digital input #1 Low = 0–2 VDC, High = 10–24 VDC

20 DI:DI 2 Digital input #2 Low = 0–2 VDC, High = 10–24 VDC

19 RS-232:RX RS-232 Receive

18 RS-232:TX RS-232 Transmit

17 COM Serial interface common Shared between RS232/422/485

16 RS-422:RD(A) RS-422 Receive A

15 RS-422:RD(B) RS-422 Receive B

14 RS-485:TD(A)

RS-422:TD(A)

RS-485 Line A RS-422 Transmit A

13 RS-485:TD(B)

RS-422:TD(B)

RS-485 Line B RS-422 Transmit B

3.5 Digital Input Wiring Example

DI:DI 1/2

WS100/200

DI:COM

10–24 VDC

0 VDC

Fig. 8 Digital input wiring example

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3.6 SIM Card (WS200)

Fig. 9 WS200 SIM card

Inserting a SIM Card

1. Push the small yellow tab next to the SIM card holder and remove the holder.

2. Place the SIM card in the holder and insert the holder into the Netbiter as shown in the figure. Observe the position of the cut-off corner and the contact surfaces.

3.7 Antenna Connector (WS200)

The antenna connector is a standard female SMA screw connector. Optional external antennas are available from your supplier.

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4 LED Indicators

4.1 LED Indicators (WS100)

Fig. 10 WS100 LED indicators

Name Color Meaning

Module Status

OFF No power

Steady green System is operating normally

Steady red Hardware fault

Flashing red Error during initialization

Serial Link Status

Flashing green Receiving serial packet

Flashing red Transmitting serial packet

Activity/Collision

Flashing green Receiving Ethernet packet

Flashing red Ethernet collision

Link

Steady green 10 Mbps Ethernet network detected

Steady orange 100 Mbps Ethernet network detected

4.2 LED Indicators (WS200)

Fig. 11 WS200 LED indicators

Name Color Meaning

Module Status

OFF No power

Steady green System is operating normally

Flashing red Error during initialization

Serial Status

Flashing green Receiving serial packet

Flashing red Transmitting serial packet

Ethernet Activity Flashing green Receiving Ethernet packet

Ethernet Link

Steady green 10 Mbps Ethernet network detected

Steady orange 100 Mbps Ethernet network detected

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5 IP Configuration

5.1 Installing the IPconfig Utility

IPconfig is a Windows-based configuration utility for TCP/IP network settings in Netbiter gateways. It detects connected Netbiter gateways and lets the user set the IP address, netmask, default gateway, DNS and hostname for each unit.

1. Download IPConfig from www.netbiter.com/support.

2. Extract the contents of the zip archive in a folder on your computer and double-click the executable file to run it.

5.2 Scanning for Connected Devices

Make sure that the Netbiter gateways to be installed are connected on the same Ethernet subnet as the computer running IPconfig. Use standard Ethernet cables.

When the IPconfig utility is started it will scan the Ethernet network for Netbiter gateways. All detected units will be presented in a list in the main window. To refresh the list, click on Scan.

Fig. 12 IPconfig main window

Main window columns

IP IP address of the Netbiter gateway

SN Subnet mask

GW Default gateway

DHCP Automatically managed IP configuration

Version Firmware version

Type Netbiter model name

MAC Ethernet MAC address (System ID)

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5.3 Changing IP settings

To change the IP settings for a unit in the list, either double-click on it or select it and click on Settings to open the configuration window.

Fig. 13 IPConfig settings

Notes

• Do not enable DHCP if there is no DHCP server available on the network.

• You can add a name for the Netbiter gateway in the Hostname field. Only characters a-z, A-Z, 0–9 and _ (underscore) are allowed.

• The default password for authentication of the new settings is admin for Netbiter EC150, EC250, and WS series gateways. For Netbiter EC300 series gateways the default password is the activation code.

To change the password, check the Change password box and enter the current password in the Password field and the new password in the New password field, then click on Set.

For security reasons, the password “admin” should always be changed.

Changing the password in IPconfig will not affect the password for logging in to the local configuration pages.

Click Set to save the new settings and restart the Netbiter gateway. Please note it that may take some time before the gateway is online again after a reboot.

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6 The Web Interface

6.1 Browser Support

The web interface in Netbiter WS100/WS200 will work with most modern web browsers. This includes IE 6 and later, Firefox 2.0 and later, and all versions of Google Chrome.

The log graph function requires a patch due to a Java compatibility issue. The patch can be downloaded from www.netbiter.com/support/file-doc-downloads/ws-series.

6.2 Login

Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the Netbiter in the address field to bring up the login screen. To find out or set the IP address, see IP Configuration, p. 11.

Fig. 14 Login screen

6.3 Main Menu Bar

Fig. 15 Main menu

Which menus and items are available depend on the user level, see Setup | Users, p. 14.

Menus and submenus are usually separated with the | (pipe) character when described in this document. Example: Setup | Firmware.

Table 8 Main Menu Overview

Task Use menu(s) See section

Configuring hardware and setting up users Setup Setup, p. 14

Setting up data presentation, logs and alarms Configuration Configuration, p. 27

Everyday use Status, Devices, Alarm, Log Everyday Use, p. 38

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7 Setup

This menu contains settings for configuring users and hardware and getting the Netbiter to communicate with the attached devices.

The recommended workflow is from left to right, starting with user setup.

7.1 Setup | Users

Fig. 16 Users setup page

Users can be added to the system with various access rights to logs, alarms, etc. Only users with user level Super Admin can add and edit users.

To add a new user, click on Add user. To edit an existing user, click on the user name. Click on Save when finished or Back to cancel.

Fig. 17 Add User dialog

Add/Modify User settings

User ID The user ’s login name. Must not contain spaces or special characters.

Name Full name of the user

E-mail Email address of the user.

Mobile Mobile phone number. Used for sending alarm SMS text messages.

Alarm class When adding an alarm it is given an Alarm Class. The user will only receive

notification of an alarm if its alarm class is enabled here. A user can have multiple alarm classes

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Add/Modify User settings (cont.)

Receive log files via E-mail

If enabled in the log configuration, logs will be e-mailed to the address entered in the E-mail field.

Language Selects the user interface language for the user.

Show Device browser in menu

If enabled, all parameters of the device templates will be accessible from the Devices menu. For users with Read user level, the parameters can only be viewed, not changed.

User level • Read: User can only monitor data.

• Write: Same as Read + user can acknowledge alarms and clear logs and

alarm history.

• Admin: Same as Write + access to the Configuration menu. Admin users

can add and change templates, devices, pages, alarms and bindings.

• Super Admin: Same as Admin + access to the Setup menu. The Super

Admin has full access to all parts of the system.

Password Enter a password here when adding a new user. To change the password for an

existing user: check the box Change password and enter a new password.

Repeat password When adding a new password the password has to be repeated here.

7.2 Setup | Modbus

Fig. 18 Modbus setup page

Make sure that any Modbus devices are correctly connected to the Netbiter gateway before continuing, see Connections, p. 6. Each Modbus device must also be setup with a template and a unique slave address, see Configuration, p. 27.

Two devices cannot have the same Modbus slave address. If this happens, the serial bus will not be able to communicate with all slaves on the bus.

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Serial Settings (Modbus RTU/ASCII)

Transmission Mode Select Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII transmission mode. Default = RTU.

Slave Response Timeout

The time that the Netbiter will wait for a response from a slave before Serial Timeout will occur Default = 1000. Serial Timeout can be monitored on the Status page

Physical interface The physical interface used on the Netbiter. Default = RS-485.

Baudrate Baud rate setting: 300 bps to 115200 bps. Default = 9600.

Character Format Parity and stop bit settings. Default = No Parity, 1 Stop Bit.

Extra delay between messages

Time in milliseconds between Modbus messages. Default = 0.

Character delimiter Time in milliseconds betweeen characters in a Modbus frame. Set to 0 (default) to

use Modbus standard 3.5 characters.

Use function code 15 when writing single bits (coils)

When enabled, all writes to coils will be done with function code 15 (useful if slaves do not support function code 05).

Use function code 16 when writing single registers

When enabled, all writes to registers will be done with function code 16 (useful if slaves do not support function code 06).

Ethernet Settings (Modbus TCP)

Port Number The TCP port to use for Modbus communication. Default = 502.

Gateway Register When enabled, the internal registers will be available at the slave address given in

the Address-field. The internal registers are specified in. Some of the registers can be used for pages, alarms and logs using the internal register as device.

The queries sent to this Modbus address will not be sent to the Modbus RTU network, the Netbiter will respond to the queries.

Server Idle Timeout When enabled, the idle timeout in seconds for the Modbus TCP connection can

be set. If there is no response within this time the connection will be closed. Default = 60.

IP Authentication When enabled, the IP address allowed to connect to the gateway can be

configured. A range of IP addresses can be set using the Mask field.

Example: IP Number = 192.168.0.1 and Mask = 255.255.255.0 will allow all IP addresses from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.1.254 to connect.

The Status page gives information about the Modbus connection and can be useful as a troubleshooting tool when setting up the Modbus interface.

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7.3 Setup | Modem

Fig. 19 Modem setup page

The Netbiter WS200 has a built-in GSM/GPRS modem that enables communication with the Internet without an Ethernet connection.

For the Netbiter WS100, an external GSM/GPRS or analog (PSTN) modem can be connected to the RS-232 D-sub interface. See also Connections, p. 6.

The current status of the built-in or external modem can be monitored on the Status page.

Modem Settings

Modem type Modem type: Analog, GSM, GPRS or none.

Baudrate The baud rate used by the modem. If using an external modem, see the

documentation for the modem.

PIN code If the SIM card has PIN code security enabled, enter the PIN code here and click

on test pin code.

Clicking on modem info will display information about the active modem, such as manufacturer, IMEI number, PIN status, and signal strength.

Test SMS If using a GSM/GPRS modem, enter a phone number to generate a test SMS text

message to that number.

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Dial-up/GPRS Settings

Dial-up Enables/disables communication with the Internet via modem.

Connection trigger • Always connected: The Netbiter will be connected to the Internet as long as

there is a signal. Must be selected if Netbiter Argos is enabled (see Setup |

Netbiter Argos, p. 26)

• Connect on alarm/event: The Netbiter will only connect to the Internet when

required.

Host to ping A hostname or IP address to send a ping packet to, which will keep the connection

to the Internet (keep-alive message).

Ping timer Sets the interval for the keep-alive message. Should be as long as possible to

avoid unnecessary mobile data traffic.

Access point name (APN)

The name of the gateway for the SIM card operator.

Phone number The phone number to dial to the Internet Service Provider (ISP).

User name The user name assigned by the ISP.

Password The password assigned by the ISP.

Dial-in Settings

Dial-in Enables/disables the possibility to call the Netbiter from a computer using a

modem (remote client).

A dial-up network connection must be set up on the computer, where the phone number is the number of the SIM card used in the Netbiter, and the user name and password are those entered in this section.

Local IP address The IP address assigned to the Netbiter. This address should be entered in the

web browser after a connection is established.

Remote IP address The IP address that will be assigned to the remote client. Must be in the same

subnet as the Local IP address.

User name A user name that the remote client should use to log on.

Password A password required by the remote client to log on.

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7.4 Setup | Regional

Fig. 20 Regional setup page

This page contains date/time settings, choice of separator characters, and general info about the installation. The date and time can be set either manually or automatically from an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server on the local network or the Internet.

Time and Date

Date The current date.

Time The current time.

Time zone The time zone to use for the Netbiter.

For time zones marked with * daylight saving will be used (the time entered should be the actual time, the Netbiter will adjust it automatically).

Network time protocol Enables/disables automatic date/time setting from an NTP server on the local

network or the Internet.

NTP server The IP adress or host name of the NTP server to use.

Update interval How often the date/time setting should be synchronized with the NTP server.

When using a mobile connection, keep the interval as long as possible to conserve the amount of mobile data traffic.

Decimal separator

Decimal separator and log file value separator

The decimal separator and the separator character to use for CSV format log files.

Module Information

Site name (Optional)

More information (Optional)

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7.5 Setup | E-Mail

Fig. 21 E-mail setup page

SMTP settings

SMTP Server The host name or IP address of the e-mail server. When using Netbiter Argos,

select netbiter.net.

Port number The port number to use when connecting to the SMTP server. This information

should be supplied by the Internet Service Provider. The default port number is 25. When using Netbiter Argos the port number is automatically set to 2525.

SMTP Authentication If the SMTP server requires a login, select the type of authentication here.

User name User name for the SMTP server (if required).

Password Password for the SMTP server (if required).

Sender The name that will be shown in the FROM field in e-mails sent by the Netbiter.

Reply Path The e-mail address to be used as the reply address in e-mails set by the Netbiter.

Send test E-mail Enter an e-mail address and click send to send a test message.

Some e-mail servers may treat the test message as junk e-mail.

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7.6 Setup | SNMP

Fig. 22 SNMP setup page

For information on how to set up the sending of alarms as SNMP traps, see SNMP, p. 45 and Configuration | Alarm, p. 32.

SNMP settings

SNMP Manager The hostname or IP address of the SNMP Manager.

Port The port number that the SNMP Manager will listen on.

If a hostname is used for the SNMP Manager, make sure that the DNS server settings for the Ethernet connection are correctly configured.

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7.7 Setup | Webserver

Fig. 23 Web server setup page

Settings for the internal web server in the Netbiter.

Web server settings

Extra webserver port The web server can listen on a second port in addition to the default HTTP port

(80). The extra port can be configured manually for some features that are automatically configured on the default port.

To access the Netbiter web server on the extra port, add a colon followed by the port number to the URL in the browser.

Example: http://10.10.10.30:8080 (if the extra port is set to 8080).

Compression on web pages

Compressed web pages will reduce data traffic – which may be desired for low bandwidth connections – but will also increase the workload of the Netbiter. The default setting is disabled.

When set to enabled, the web server will send compressed HTTP data to browsers that support this.

Compression support info is sometimes stripped when traffic passes through a firewall or proxy server. If set to forced, the web server will always compress the data even if browser support is not deteced.

This feature is only configurable for the extra web server port. On the default port, compression is automatically enabled when using a modem connection, otherwise it is always disabled.

Auto update value and status

To reduce data traffic on low bandwidth connections, the automatic updating of values on the web pages can be disabled. To refresh data on a page, the user will

have to click on the refresh icon

This feature is only configurable for the extra web server port. On the default port, it is automatically disabled when using a modem connection, otherwise it is always enabled.

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7.8 Setup | Ethernet

Fig. 24 Ethernet setup page

These are the same settings as those configured in IPconfig, see IP Configuration, p. 11.

Contact your network administrator if in doubt about how to configure these settings.

Ethernet settings

DHCP If enabled, the Netbiter will be assigned an IP address dynamically by a DHCP

server.

Do not enable this option unless there is a DHCP server available on the local network.

Host Name A host name for the Netbiter. Must be unique.

IP Address Static IP address for the Netbiter. Must be unique.

Subnet mask The subnet mask to use on the local network.

Gateway The default gateway on the local network.

Primary DNS Primary domain name server, needed to be able to access servers by host name.

Secondary DNS Secondary domain name server (optional).

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7.9 Setup | System

Fig. 25 System setup page

This page contains system information and settings for maintenance and backup.

A system backup will include all current settings and configurations except the Ethernet settings, which are excluded to prevent the risk of IP address conflicts.

Backup settings

Backup settings to local hard drive

Click on backup to create a system backup. When the backup file has been created you will be asked to save it to your computer.

Restore module from backup

Click Browse to select a previously saved backup file (*.nbb) from your computer, then click on restore to upload the configuration.

Restoring from backup will remove all current settings and configurations (except the Ethernet settings) and replace them with those saved in the backup file.

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Firmware

Select an update file Click on Browse to select a firmware file (*.nbu) or patch file (*.nbp) to upload to

the Netbiter, then click on update to start the procedure. The web pages may be temporarily unavailable until the update is finished.

The latest firmware files and patches can be found at the Netbiter WS download page www.netbiter.com/support/file-doc-downloads/ws-series.

Always take a system backup before updating firmware.

Kernel version Kernel version used in the Netbiter.

Application version Application version used in the Netbiter.

[patches] If any patches are installed they will be listed here including version information.

Tools

Get all log files Click on save to download an archive in *.tar format containing all log files and

system information.

Restart module Click on reboot to restart the Netbiter.

Reset to factory default settings

Click on reset to remove all current settings and configurations and restore the Netbiter to the factory default settings.

A system that has patches installed must be reset to the factory default settings before uploading new firmware.

When using DHCP, the Netbiter may have been assigned a new IP address after being restarted. If you are not able to access the Netbiter in your browser after a reboot, use the IPconfig tool to check if the IP address has changed.

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7.10 Setup | Netbiter Argos

Fig. 26 Netbiter Argos setup page

Netbiter Argos is a cloud-based solution for managing Netbiter gateways. The Netbiter WS100 and WS200 gateways are able to send alarm and log data to Netbiter Argos.

For more information about Netbiter Argos, please visit www.netbiter.com.

Netbiter Argos configuration

Netbiter Argos service When enabled, the Netbiter WS gateway can be used with Netbiter Argos remote

management services.

Device ID The System ID (MAC address) of the Netbiter.

Activation code The activation code supplied with the Netbiter. If you have lost the activation code,

please contact Netbiter support.

Use proxy to connect to Internet

If you are connecting to the Internet via a proxy server, select the type of proxy, then enter the server hostname or IP address, port number and authentication details here.

Enable transmission of alarms/logs

Check the boxes as desired to enable transmission of alarms and/or logs to Netbiter Argos.

When Netbiter Argos is enabled, the SMTP settings will automatically be reconfigured to use the Netbiter Argos SMTP server with the correct username and password.

Netbiter Argos uses port 5222 for communication.

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8 Configuration

This menu is used to configure presentation and logging of data read from Modbus devices, and for setting up alarms and log messaging. The normal workflow is from left to right, starting with template setup.

To be able to read data from a Modbus device the communication interface must also be set up correctly. See Setup | Modbus, p. 15.

8.1 Configuration | Templates

A device template describes the parameters in a connected device and how they will be presented. It contains information about available registers and data types, configuration of scaling and offsets, enumerations, and read/write conditions.

Each Modbus device connected to the Netbiter must have an associated template. The normal workflow is to upload or create a template on the Templates page, then add the device and associate it with the template on the Devices page.

Ready to use templates for Modbus devices can be downloaded from the Netbiter support website www.netbiter.com/support.

Fig. 27 Templates configuration menu

Templates

Edit Edit the template

Restore Overwrite any edits in the template

Backup Create a local backup of the template

Delete Remove the template from the Netbiter

Upload template Upload a template file to the Netbiter

Add template Create a new template

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8.1.1 Add, Upload and Edit Template

Fig. 28 Editing template parameters

A template is divided into groups of parameters. A parameter is description of a Modbus register with information about presentation, data type, etc. Parameter groups can be added, renamed and deleted as needed. A template must contain at least one group.

Deleting a group will also delete all the parameters in that group.

Edit Parameter

Name The name of the parameter

Type Modbus register type

Address Modbus register address

Datatype Data type for the register value

Scaling Scaling factor for the register value when presented

Offset Offset for the register value when presented

Mask Used to mask out specific bits from the Modbus register

Presentation How the value should be presented on the page (read only, read/write, etc.)

Enumeration Enumeration of values to present them as text. Example: 0=OFF;1=ON;

Number of decimals The number of decimals to include when presenting the value

Valid range Defines max/min allowed values for a write parameter

Click on the question mark icon in the Edit Parameter dialog to view detailed help about the different options when adding and editing parameters.

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8.2 Configuration | Devices

Fig. 29 Devices configuration page

Each connected Modbus device must be configured with a unique Modbus slave address and be assigned a device template.

Devices can be added automatically by clicking on Autodetect. The Autodetect function will scan each Modbus address in turn, using the current Modbus serial interface settings (this may take several minutes).

Fig. 30 Autodetect devices

If the templates support identification of Modbus devices the correct template will automatically be assigned to a detected device. Otherwise, the template must be assigned manually. To add a device manually, click on Add device.

Device

Name The name of the device

Template The template to use with this device

Modbus/TCP server IP address

The IP address to use for a Modbus-TCP device

Modbus/TCP server port

The port used to connect to the Modbus-TCP server. Default = 502.

Modbus slave address The unique Modbus slave address

Some templates support device-specific pre-configured alarms. The alarm conditions are set in the template and cannot be changed.

Device-specific alarms

Set Click Set to set all alarms in the alarm list or an alarm group preconfigured in the

template. To set a single alarm, use the check box for each alarm.

The drop-down list to select an alarm class can be applied to a whole group or a single alarm. See also Alarm Configuration, p. 33.

Clear Clear all alarms for the device specific alarm list or alarm group.

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8.3 Configuration | Pages

Fig. 31 Page configuration

A page is a customized interface for interacting with a connected Modbus device, using graphical or table representation of read data. A maximum of 30 pages can be added.

To create a new page, click on Add page (table) or Add page (picture). Enter a name for the new page and click OK to save.

Click on Edit to edit an existing page, or Delete to remove it.

Click on Start page to make a page the first page presented when a user logs on. Click on Clear start page to revert to using the default start page.

Fig. 32 General page configuration

General page configuration

Picture An image can be uploaded which will be displayed at the top of the page. Click on

browse to select an image file on your computer, then click on Upload to upload it to the Netbiter. Click Delete to remove the image.

Uploaded image files will decrease the space left for log files. Keep the size of image files as low as possible!

Page name Add a descriptive name for the page.

Overview name The name shown in the Select page menu for all users.

Advanced overview name

The name shown in the Select page menu for administrators.

Set as start page Make the page the first page presented when a user logs on.

Save settings Save the settings made on this page.

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After the General Configuration has been saved, it can be filled with parameters from the template. Each page can have one “normal” overview which is accessible for all users, and one advanced overview which is only accessible for admin level users. Each overview has 2 columns with 10 parameters in each column.

To add or delete a parameter in a row, click on Edit or Clear.

Fig. 33 Edit parameter

Configuration Left/Right Overview/Advanced Overview

Device Select a device

Group Select a parameter group

Parameter Select the parameter to be displayed on the web page

Description A description that will be displayed next to the parameter

Presentation format Default = Use the value format set in the template

Hexadecimal = Show the value in hexadecimal format

Binary = Show the value in binary format

Presentation scaling The Modbus register value will be divided by this value before it is shown on the

web pages, and multiplied with it before written to the Modbus device.

Scaling is preferably set in the template, which will include scaling for use with alarms and logging.

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8.4 Configuration | Alarm

Fig. 34 Alarm configuration page

Alarm settings

SMS alarm Enables alarm messages to be sent as SMS text messages to users set up with

the correct alarm class and a valid mobile phone number.

The internal (WS200) or external (WS100) modem also has to be correctly configured with a valid SIM card. See also Setup | Modem, p. 17.

Email alarm Enables alarm messages to be sent as e-mail to users set up with the correct

alarm class and a valid e-mail address.

The e-mail server settings must also be correctly configured. See also Setup | E-Mail, p. 20.

SNMP alarm Enables SNMP trap alarms if an SNMP manager has been configured.

See also Log, p. 41.

General Log Settings

Estimated Log Time Gives an estimation of the time before the log file is full. This estimation will

depend on the configuration, i.e. the number of pages and parameters configured. The number and size of graphics used in the pages will also affect the log file size.

If the log interval is set to a predefined time, this will show as the estimated log time.

Log Interval Defines the time interval between the samples saved to the log file.

Log Type Can be set to either overwrite the oldest entries as the log fills up (circular

logging), or stop logging when the log space has been used up.

Maximum send log interval

This will set the time when a log should be sent. If a time period is selected the log will be sent with this interval, e.g. at the same minute for every hour when At least every hour is chosen.

If Netbiter Argos is enabled the minute of the hour is different for each Netbiter, to spread out Ethernet traffic and server load.

Send log as E-mail attachment

If a Send log interval is specified the log file is sent as an e-mail attachment (if any users are configured to receive log e-mails).

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Fig. 37 Log parameters

To edit, delete or add log parameters, first click on stop (if the log is running) to stop the current log process.Then click on edit or delete for an existing log parameter, or click on add log parameter to add a new one. After you have finished adding/editing log parameters, click on start.

Edit log parameter

Device Select a device

Group Select a parameter group

Parameter Select the parameter to log

Delta logging If enabled, the difference between the two last samples will be logged.

Example: The values read from a device parameter during the first 4 log cycles

are: 5, 20, 32, 41. The logged values will then be: 5, 15, 12, 9.

Description A text that will be displayed on the Graph page and in the downloaded log file.

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8.6 Configuration | Bindings

Bindings makes it possible to copy one Modbus register to another.

Fig. 38 Bindings configuration

Add Data Binding

Source Device/Group/ Parameter

The device parameter to be copied

Destination Device/ Group/Parameter

The device parameter that will be copied to

Copy Interval The time interval between each copy

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9 Everyday Use

After the Netbiter WS100/200 has been setup and configured the web interface is ready to be used for monitoring live data, logs and alarms.

9.1 Select page

Fig. 39 Select page menu

Use the drop-down menu to select a page to display. If a page has been set as Start Page it will be open when you log in to the web interface. If no pages have been defined yet the Status page will be open on login.

9.2 Status

Fig. 40 Status page

The Status page shows the current status of the Modbus interface and the internal/external modem (if present).

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9.3 Devices

Fig. 41 Devices page

The Devices page lists all connected devices as well as the internal registers. Clicking on Browse will open a browser tree with all available groups and parameters for the device or internal register.

Fig. 42 Device parameter tree

Fig. 43 Internal register parameter tree

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9.4 Alarm

The Alarm page gives access to all configured alarm parameters, the current state of the alarms, and the alarm history.

When there is an active alarm the Alarm menu name will change color to red.

9.4.1 Alarm Status

Fig. 44 Alarm status page

Show active/Show all toggles between showing all configured alarms, or only those that are present and unacknowledged.

Alarms can be acknowledged individually by clicking on Acknowledge, or all at the same time by clicking on Acknowledge all. If an alarm does not require acknowledgement the button will be grayed out.

9.4.2 Alarm History

Fig. 45 Alarm history

Every status change for an alarm parameter is logged on the Alarm History page, along with information of the value for the parameter that triggered the alarm, and information about what alarm messages were sent by the Netbiter gateway.

The alarm history can hold a maximum of 100 entries. If the list is full and a new alarm occurs, the oldest alarm history entry will be deleted.

Show all events All alarm events will be shown in the list.

Show occurrence Only alarm entries of type Occurred will be shown.

Clicking on Clear History will clear the alarm history.

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9.5 Log

The event log can be viewed as a trend graph on the Log | Graph page. It can also be downloaded as a csv (comma-separated values) text file for viewing in a text editor or spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel.

Fig. 46 Log page

The log graph function requires a patch due to a Java compatibility issue. The patch can be downloaded from www.netbiter.com/support/file-doc-downloads/ws-series.

The first 3 log parameters will be displayed in the graph as default. Use the checkboxes to show/hide additional parameters.

Left-click and drag in the window to zoom in on a part of the graph, or use the + and – buttons. Use the arrow buttons to scroll.

Scroll graph up

Zoom in

Scroll graph down

Zoom out

Scroll graph right

Reset view, view all

Scroll graph left

Download Log To Local Hard Drive

Download the log to a local computer as a csv formatted text file.

The csv delimiter character can be set on the Setup | Regional page.

Clear Log File Delete the log from the Netbiter gateway.

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A Internal Registers

Holding register

Name Values

Options

Comment

1 Digital input 1 status 0 or 1 Read only

2 Digital input 2 status 0 or 1 Read only

3 Number Active Connections MB/TCP 0-10 Read only

4 Number Active Internal Connections 0-10 Read only

Serial Status (Modbus/TCP)

5 Valid responses 0–65535 Can be cleared

6 Serial timeouts 0–65535 Can be cleared

CRC errors 0–65535 Can be cleared

8 Input Buffer overruns 0–65535 Can be cleared

9 Frame errors 0–65535 Can be cleared

10 Exception responses 0–65535 Can be cleared

Serial Status (Buffered messages)

11 Valid responses 0–65535 Can be cleared

12 Serial timeouts 0–65535 Can be cleared

13 CRC errors 0–65535 Can be cleared

14 Input Buffer overruns 0–65535 Can be cleared

15 Frame errors 0–65535 Can be cleared

16 Exception responses 0–65535 Can be cleared

Serial Status (Internal requests and Webpages)

17 Valid responses 0–65535 Can be cleared

18 Serial timeouts 0–65535 Can be cleared

19 CRC errors 0–65535 Can be cleared

20 Input Buffer overruns 0–65535 Can be cleared

21 Frame errors 0–65535 Can be cleared

22 Exception responses 0–65535 Can be cleared

Configuration Registers

23 Modbus/TCP Port 1–65535 Default = 502

24 Gateway Modbus address (-1)–255

-1 Disabled Default

0–255 Enabled

25 Modbus/TCP idle timeout 0–65535 (seconds) Default = 60 s

0 Disabled

1–65525 Enabled

26 Baudrate 2400–115200 (bps) Default = 9600

27 Parity 0–2

0 No parity Default

1 Even parity

2 Odd parity

28 Number of Stop bits 1–2 Default = 1

29 Slave timeout time 25–65535

(milliseconds)

Default = 1000 ms

30 Physical interface 0–2

0 EIA-485

(RJ12)

Default

1 EIA-232

(DSUB)

2 EIA-232

(RJ12)

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Holding register

Name Values

Options

Comment

Authentication

31 Valid IP address 1 0–255 First byte of IP

address

0 Disabled IP address auth

disabled

1–255 Enabled

32 Valid IP address 2 0–255 Enabled Second byte of IP

address

33 Valid IP address 3 0–255 Enabled Third byte of IP

address

34 Valid IP address 4 0–255 Enabled Fourth byte of IP

address

35 Mask for Valid IP address 1 0–255 Enabled First byte of mask

36 Mask for Valid IP address 2 0–255 Enabled Second byte of mask

37 Mask for Valid IP address 3 0–255 Enabled Third byte of mask

38 Mask for Valid IP address 4 0–255 Enabled Fourth byte of mask

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B SNMP

If SNMP Alarms are enabled all alarms will be sent as SNMP traps to the host specified on the SNMP page. See also Setup | SNMP, p. 21 and Configuration | Alarm, p. 32.

Fig. 47 SNMP trap example (high temperature alarm)

The OID is sent in the following numerical format:

.1.3.6.1.4.1.23312.1.1.2 [IP address][event]

.1.3.6.1.4.1.23312.1.1.[trap_id][trap_data]

where 23312.1.1 is the vendor/product identification.

Event 1 = Alarm set, event 2 = Alarm cleared.

The trap ID is divided into 5 messages with the following trap data:

1 Alarm ID

2 Alarm description

3 Class ID (1–10)

4 Class description

5 Alarm severity:

0 Indeterminate

1 Critical

2 Major

3 Minor

4 Warning

5 Cleared

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C Technical Specifications

Model name Netbiter WS100 Netbiter WS200

Order code WS100 WS200

Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s

GPRS

Quad band GPRS Class 12 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Alarms Email, SNMP, SMS Email, SMS

Digital inputs (max 24 VDC) 2 2

Serial port #1 RS-232 (D-sub) RS-232 (D-sub)

Serial port #2 RS-232/RS-485 RS-232/RS-422/RS-485

Antenna connector

SMA female

Protocols Modbus RTU, ASCII, TCP Modbus RTU, ASCII, TCP

Connected devices 32 32

Baud rates 300–115200 baud 300–115200 baud

Wall mounting No No

DIN rail mounting Yes Yes

Dimensions (WxDxH) 90 x 70 x 58 mm 90 x 70 x 58 mm

Operating temperature -40 to +65 °C -30 to +65 °C

Storage temperature -40 to +85 °C -40 to +85 °C

Housing class IP20 IP20

Power supply 9–24 V DC or AC 9–24 V DC

Power consumption 2 W 3 W

Certifications CE,

CULUS

, RoHS CE,CULUS, FCC/IC, PTCRB, RoHS

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D Regulatory Notices

D.1 Netbiter WS100/WS200

D.1.1 EMC Compliance (CE)

This product is in compliance with the EMC directive 2004/108/EC through conformance with the following standards:

EN 61000-6-4 (2007) Emission standard for industrial environment

• EN 55022:2006 + A1:2007

EN 61000–6–2 (2005) Immunity for industrial environment

• EN 61000–4–2 (2009)

• EN 61000–4–3 (2006)

• EN 61000–4–4 (2004)

• EN 61000–4–5 (2005)

• EN 61000–4–6 (2007)

D.1.2 UL/c-UL Compliance

UL 508

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D.2 Netbiter WS200

D.2.1 FCC Compliance Statement

The design of this equipment complies with U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines respecting safety levels of radio frequency (RF) exposure for Mobile devices.

This product contains FCC ID: QIPPHS8-P

RF Exposure - This device is only authorized for use in a mobile application. At least 20 cm of separation distance between the device and the user’s body must be maintained at all times.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by HMS Industrial Networks AB could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

D.2.2 Industry Canada Statement

This product contains IC ID: 7380A-PHS8P

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