It is the policy of OMEGA to comply with all worldwide safety and EMC/EMI regulations that apply.
OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New Approach Directives. OMEGA will add the CE mark
to every appropriate device upon certification.
The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA Engineering, Inc. accepts no liability for any
errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
WARNING: These products are not designed for use in, and should not be used for, patient-connected applications.
This device is marked with the international caution symbol. It is important to read the Setup Guide before installing or
commissioning this device as the guide contains important information relating to safety and EMC.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part 1: Introduction....................................................................................................2
1.1Safety and EMC Considerations ...........................................................2
1.2Before You Begin ...................................................................................2
Information that is especially important to note is identified by following labels:
• NOTE
• WARNING or CAUTION
• IMPORTANT
• TIP
NOTE: Provides you with information that is important to successfully
setup and use the iServer.
CAUTION or WARNING: Tells you about the risk of electrical shock.
CAUTION, WARNING or IMPORTANT: Tells you of circumstances
or practices that can effect the instrument’s functionality and must
refer to accompanying documents.
TIP: Provides you helpful hints.
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PART 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Safety and EMC Considerations
Refer to the CE Approval Section
EMC Considerations
• Whenever EMC is an issue, always use shielded cables.
• Never run signal and power wires in the same conduit.
• Use twisted-pair wires for signal connections.
• Install Ferrite Bead(s) on signal wires close to the instrument if EMC problems persist.
Failure to follow all instructions and warnings may result in injury!
1.2 Before You Begin
Inspecting Your Shipment: Remove the packing slip and verify that you have received
everything listed. Inspect the container and equipment for signs of damage as soon as
you receive the shipment. Note any evidence of rough handling in transit. Immediately
report any damage to the shipping agent. The carrier will not honor damage claims
unless all shipping material is saved for inspection. After examining and removing the
contents, save the packing material and carton in the event reshipment is necessary.
Customer Service: If you need assistance, please contact the Customer Service
Department nearest you.
Manuals, Software: The latest Operation Manual as well as free configuration software
(iConnect), datalogging software (iLog), and Mail Notifier are available at the website
listed on the cover page of this manual or on the CD-ROM enclosed with your
shipment.
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1.3 Description
COMMUNICATIONS
ETHERNET
DC POWER IN
RESET
+ - N/C
COMPUTER
(COM Port
Redirector)
COMPUTER
(Telnet or
IP-enabled
Programs)
COMPUTER
(Standard
Web Browser)
This device can be purchased as a stand alone DIN Rail mounted unit, or
as a bench/wall mount unit.
The iServer is a stand alone Ethernet Server designed to connect devices with serial
interfaces to the Ethernet network using the TCP/IP protocol. It contains Ethernet and
RS232/RS485 interfaces.
The standard features include:
• Use standard Web Browser, TCP connection, HTTPget DOS program or Telnet
Simulation, for network connectivity.
• Install via RS232/RS485 serial port connection.
•
Transfer data from RS232/RS485 serial interface to TCP/IP using built-in socket server.
• Use a standard home page or customize Web page for OEM applications.
The following example illustrates how you can hookup the devices with serial interface
on the network using the iServer:
Figure 1.1 Accessing Devices Over the Ethernet
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2.60 [66.0]
1.30 [33.0]
3.67 [93.1]
1.50 [38.1]
1.07 [27.3]
Bracket Clips (3)
Drill 0.14 [3.6] (2 plcs)
Use #6 Screws (Provided)
to Mount the Bracket
Ethernet
Ground Screw
on Rear of Case
HARDWARE
2.1 Mounting
2.1.1 Mounting the Wall Mount iServer
Position unit where required. Mark and drill the two #6 screw holes.
After bracket is mounted on the wall, align back of unit over the three bracket clips,
once engaged, slide downward, the unit will snap in place.
It is recommended that you ground your unit. With one end of a wire
connected to earth ground, the other side can be wraped around the ground
screw, located on the bottom of the case.
If unit is to be mounted on a flat surface, you may take the bottom rubber
feet off the unit.
For overall dimensions of unit, refer to Figure 5.1 in Specifications Section.
Figure 2.1 Mounting - Wall Mount iServer
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2.1.2 Mounting the DIN Rail iServer
To install unit onto DIN Rail:
a) Tilt unit, position mounting slot onto DIN Rail, as shown.
b) Push unit towards DIN Rail and it will snap into place.
Figure 2.2 Mounting - DIN Rail iServer
2.1.2.1 Removal from a DIN Rail
a) Insert flat screw-driver into tab and push downwards.
b) Unit will detach from DIN Rail.
Figure 2.3 Removal - DIN Rail iServer
For overall dimensions of unit, refer to Figure 5.2 in Specifications Section.
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2.2 DIP Switches
1
4
3
2
OFF
ON
1
4
3
2
OFF
ON
SW1
SW1
OFF
ON
4
3
2
1
SW1
OFF
ON
4
3
2
1
SW1
2.2.1 DIP Switch Usage
The iServer is shipped with all DIP switches in "OFF" position.
1 To change the IP address, gateway address, and subnet mask from the serial port
2 To change to default factory settings
3 To enable/disable DHCP
4 To enable/disable Terminal Server function
To set the iServer to factory default settings, slide DIP switch #2 to ON position.
Power the iServer on and wait about 10 seconds until the iServer fully boots up.
Set the DIP switch #2 back to OFF position (it does not matter if the iServer is
powered ON or OFF, just make sure that the DIP switch is set to OFF, otherwise,
every time the unit is power-cycled the factory settings will take over.
To enable the DHCP, besides using DIP switch #3, set the iServer’s IP address
to 0.0.0.0. An iServer with IP address of 0.0.0.0 will request an IP address,
gateway address, and subnet mask from the DHCP server over the Ethernet.
Figure 2.4a DIP Switch Figure 2.4b DIP Switch
Wall Mount iServerDIN Rail iServer
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2.3 Parts of the iServer Unit
ACTIVITY
NETWORK LINK
TX-TRANSMIT
RX-RECEIVE
RS-232 / RS-485
SERIAL
RX TX LINK ACT
Mounting Bracket
Figure 2.5 Parts of the iServer Unit
Table 2.1 Parts of iServer Unit
SERIALDB9 male (DTE Configuration) or 2, four position connectors
ETHERNET RJ45 interface for 10BASE-T connection.
RESETButton: Used for power reseting the iServer.
ACTIVITYLED (Red) Blinking: Indicates network activities (receiving or sending packets).
NET LINKLED (Green) Solid: Indicates good network link.
TXLED (Yellow) Blinking: Indicates transmitting data to the serial port.
RXLED (Green) Blinking: Indicates receiving data on the serial port.
POWERLED (Green) Solid: Indicates Power-ON.
for RS232 / RS485 connections
DC Power Supply Section:
+Plus power supply wire connection (inside the plug for -W).
-Minus power supply wire connection (outside the plug for -W).
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2.4 Serial Communication Interfaces
Two communication interfaces are supported in the iServer: RS232 and RS485. These
standards define the electrical characteristics of a communication network. The RS485
port of the iServer is fully compatible to use with RS485 instruments. The RS485 is an
extended version of the RS422 communication standard which increases the allowable
number of devices from 10 to 32 by improving the electrical characteristics.
• The RS232 standard (point-to-point) allows a single device to be connected to an
iServer. The iServer operates with full-duplex RS232 using eight wires: Rx-receive,
Tx-transmit, DTR, DSR, DCD, CTS, RTS and common ground wires. RS232 cable
length is limited to 50 feet.
• The RS485 standard (multi-point) allows one or more devices (multi-dropped) to be
connected to the iServer using a two-wire connection (half-duplex) +Rx/+Tx and
–Rx/-Tx. Use of RS485 communications allows up to 31 devices to connect to the
iServer with cable length up to 4000 feet long.
Although the RS485 is commonly referred to as a "two wire" connection, the
iServer also provides a ground/return shield connection to use as a common
connection for EMI noise protection.
Table 2.2 shows the differences between RS232 and RS485 communication interfaces.
Table 2.2
Data Transmission RS232RS485
Characteristics
Transmission ModeSingle endedDifferential
Electrical connections8 wire (-W); 7 wire (DIN Rail)2 wire
Drivers per line1 driver32 drivers
Receivers per line1 receiver32 receiver
Maximum cable length50 ft (15 meters)4000 ft (1200 meters)
Changing between RS232 and RS485 interfaces, as well as modifying the other
parameters is possible through the iServer firmware using its home Web page or
Telnet connection (see Part 4 for details).
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2.4.1 Wiring RS232 Interface -- Wall Mount iServer
9-12 Vdc
ETHERNET
RESET
ACTIVITYNETWORK LINKTX-TRANSMITRX-RECEIVE
Table 2.3 shows the signals and the direction of signals on the DB9 (DTE configuration)
RS232 Serial Port.
* These 4 pins can
also be used as
digital input/output
signals (firmware
selection).
Wall Mount iServer
DB9 Pin# Signal Direction
1DCDIN
2RxIN
3TxOUT
*4DTROUT
5GND-*6DSRIN
*7RTSOUT
*8CTSIN
9N/CN/C
Table 2.3
2.4.2 Wiring RS232 Interface -- DIN Rail iServer
Table 2.4 shows the signals and the direction of signals on the Screw Terminal Block
connector.
Table 2.4
DIN Rail iServer
Pin # Signal Direction
* These 4 pins can also
be used as digital
input/output signals
(firmware selection).
2.4.3 Wiring RS485 Interface -- Wall Mount iServer
DEVICE #1
DEVICE #29
DEVICE #31
DEVICE #30
DEVICE #2
iServer
120 Ohm
Termination resistor
GND
-Tx/-Rx
+Tx/+Rx
+Tx/+Rx
-Tx/-Rx
Twisted shielded pair
-Tx/-Rx
-Tx/-Rx-Tx/-Rx
-Tx/-Rx
+Tx/+Rx
+Tx/+Rx
GND
GND
GND
GND
+Tx/+Rx
+Tx/+Rx
.........................
.........................
...............................
...............................
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5
120 Ohm
Termination resistor
RS485 interface uses a two-wire communication system (one for transmitting and one for
receiving) plus a common wire to connect to the shield of the cable. It is recommended
to use a shielded cable with one twisted pair.
Use of twisted pair and shield will significantly improve noise immunity.
Figure 2.6 shows multi-point, half-duplex RS485 interface connections for the iServer.
Figure 2.6 Multi-point, Half-Duplex RS485 Wiring - Wall Mount iServer
Value of the termination resistor is not critical and depends on the cable impedance.
Table 2.5 shows RS485 half-duplex hookup between the iServer serial port and device
with RS485 communication interface.
RS485 interface uses a two-wire communication system (one for transmitting and one for
receiving) plus a common wire to connect to the shield of the cable. It is recommended
to use a shielded cable with one twisted pair.
Use of twisted pair and shield will significantly improve noise immunity.
Figure 2.7 shows multi-point, half-duplex RS485 interface connections for the iServer.
Table 2.6 shows RS485 half-duplex hookup between the iServer serial port and device
with RS485 communication interface.
Figure 2.7 Multi-point, Half-Duplex RS485 Wiring - DIN Rail iServer
Value of the termination resistor is not critical and depends on the cable impedance.
The 10BASE-T Ethernet network (RJ-45) system is used in the iServer for network
connectivity. The 10 Mbps twisted-pair Ethernet system operates over two pairs of wires.
One pair is used for receiving data signals and the other pair is used for transmitting data
signals. This means that four pins of the eight-pin connector are used.
PinNameDescription
1+Tx+ Transmit Data
2-Tx- Transmit Data
3+RX+ Receive Data
4N/CNot Connected
5N/CNot Connected
6-Rx- Receive Data
7N/CNot Connected
8N/CNot Connected
Figure 2.8 RJ45 Pinout
2.5.2 10Base-T Crossover Wiring
When connecting the iServer directly to the computer, the transmit data pins of the
computer should be wired to the receive data pins of the iServer, and vice versa. The
10Base-T crossover cable with pin connection assignments are shown on Figure 2.9.
Figure 2.9 10Base-T Crossover Cable Wiring
Use straight through cable for connecting the iServer to an Ethernet hub. The ports on
the hub are already crossed.
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#.#
MODEL NO:
SERIAL NO:
INPUT POWER:
IP:
MODEL NO:
SERIAL NO:
INPUT POWER:
IP:
#.#
MAC ADDRESS
LABEL IN
HEX CODE
REMOVE DEFAULT
IP ADDRESS LABEL
AND PUT NEW
CUSTOMER'S
IP ADDRESS
iSERVER'S VERSION #
MAC ADDRESS
LABEL IN
HEX CODE
iSERVER'S VERSION #
REMOVE DEFAULT IP
ADDRESS LABEL AND PUT
NEW CUSTOMER'S
IP ADDRESS
NETWORK CONFIGURATION
3.1 Network Protocols
The iServer can be connected to the network using standard TCP/IP protocols.
It also supports ARP, HTTP (WEB server), DHCP, DNS and Telnet protocols.
3.2 Ethernet (MAC) Address
MAC (Media Access Control) address is your computer's unique hardware number.
When you're connected to the LAN from your computer, a correspondence table relates
your IP address to your computer's physical (MAC) address. The MAC address can be
found on the label of your device and contains 6 bytes (12 characters) of hexadecimal
numbers XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX hex
For example: 0A:0C:3D:0B:0A:0B
Remove the small label with the default IP address and there will be room to put
your IP address. See Figure 3.1
Figure 3.1 Labeling
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3.3 DHCP
OFF
ON
4
3
2
1
OFF
ON
4321
DHCP, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol enables individual computers or devices to
extract their IP configurations from a server (DHCP server). If the DHCP is enabled on
your iServer, as soon as the iServer is connected to the network, there is an exchange of
information between DHCP server and the iServer. During this process the IP address,
the Gateway address, and the Subnet Mask will be assigned to the iServer by the DHCP
server. Note that the DHCP server must be correctly configured to make such assignment.
If fixed or static IP address is desired, the DHCP must be disabled. The iServer is
shipped with DHCP disabled (factory default). The DHCP can be enabled by setting the
DIP switch # 3 to the “ON” position (refer to Figure 3.2).
DIP switch # 3 shown in “ON” position
Figure 3.2 DIP Switch on the Bottom Side of iServer
Setting the iServer’s IP address to 0.0.0.0 will also enable DHCP.
3.4 DNS
DNS, Domain Name System enables individual computers and devices to be recognized
over a network based on a specific name instead of an IP address. For example, instead
of having to use http://192.168.1.200 (IP address), you would use only http://eis03ec or
any eight character name stored as Host Name under Access Control page in the
iServer Home Page. The default DNS name for an iServer is "eis" followed by the last
four digits of the MAC address of that particular iServer.
1. It is very important to communicate with the network administrator in order to
understand the DHCP and its existing configurations on the host server,
before enabling the DHCP on the iServer.
2. The iServers are shipped with a default static IP address of
192.168.1.200 and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.
3. On Novell networks or Windows 2000 where the DCHP is an updated
function of DNS this feature may be beneficial since a particular name can be
assigned eliminating the need for the IP address, as described in Section 3.4.
3.5 IP Address
Every active device connected to the TCP/IP network must have a unique IP address.
This IP address is used to build a connection to the iServer’s serial port. Every computer
using TCP/IP should have a unique 32-bit address. It is divided into two portions, the
network ID and the host ID. For instance, every computer on the same network uses the
same network ID. At the same time, all of them have a different host ID. For more details
about the IP address see Appendix B.
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3.5.1 Default IP Address
Firmware Version x.xx
Admin. Password:00000000
Admin. Login Successful
reset
The unit will reset in 5 seconds
_
The default
Admin. Password
Type "reset"
to reboot
the server
C:\
Telnet 192.168.1.200
The iServer is shipped with a default IP address set to 192.168.1.200 and Subnet Mask
of 255.255.255.0. If you are going to use a Web browser or Telnet program to access the
iServer using its default IP address, make sure that the PC from which you’re
establishing the connection has an IP address that is in the same range as the iServer’s
IP address (192.168.1.x, where x can be any number from 1 to 254).
Your PC’s IP address cannot
be the same as the iServer’s IP address).
You also need to make sure that your PC’s Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. This is a
good way to access the iServer over the network and make any configuration changes
needed. If 192.168.1.200 address is already in use on your network, use an Ethernet
crossover cable between your computer and the iServer to change the IP address or any
other settings within the iServer.
3.6 Port Number
All TCP connections are defined by the IP address and a port number. A port number is
an internal address that provides an interface between an application running on your
computer and the network through the TCP/IP protocol.
There are three default TCP port (socket) numbers assigned to the iServer:
1. Port (socket) number 1000 when using HTTPget program (see Section 4.8).
2. Port (socket) number 2000 when trying to access your serial device connected to
the serial port of the iServer.
3. Port (socket) number 2002 when trying to access the iServer itself for reading or
changing the settings. This can be done using Windows standard Telnet
application.
Power recycling the iServer can also be done through the iServer’s Web Server (see
Section 4.2).
Telnet stands for Telecommunications Network, it is a protocol that provides a way for
users (or clients) to connect to computers (or servers) on a network, whether in the next
building or across the world.
Example: C:\>Telnet 192.168.1.200 2002
You will then get the following screen.
You can open a Telnet session using other terminal emulation programs like Tera Term
Pro (downloadable from the internet), which is a free software for MS-Windows. It
supports VT100 emulation, Telnet connection and serial com port connections.
Figure 3.3 Telnet Login into the iServer
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C:\>ping eis03ec
Pinging eis03ec with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=15ms TTL=60
Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=60
Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=60
Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=60
Pinging statistics for eis03ec:
Packets: Sent=4, Received=4, Lost=0 (0% loss)
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum=8ms, Maximum=15ms, Average=9ms
OPERATIONS
This iServer can be used and configured in several ways, depending on user’s
preference and network setup. It can be used in Telnet simulation mode where it
emmulates serial communication operation over a network cable or directly from a Web
browser, like Netscape or Internet Explorer. It can also be configured using the iConnect
Configuration Software.
If DHCP and DNS servers are used, the connection is very simple, you do not need to
worry about IP address, MAC address, or network conflicts, all of these issues are solved
for you by your network DHCP and DNS server. All that is left for you to do, is to enable
DHCP on the iServer (see Section 2.2) and use a straight network cable to connect the
iServer to a hub and power it up.
If DHCP is not the preferred method, you can configure your PC’s network connection with
an IP address of 192.168.1.x that is in the same range as the iServer’s default IP address
(192.168.1.200) and connect to the iServer using a cross-over network cable between your
PC’s network port and the iServer. After you’re done with configuring the iServer, you can
always set your PC back to its original settings.
On your computer, from the MS-DOS Prompt window type "ping 192.168.1.200” and
press Enter. If DHCP and DNS servers are used type “ping eisxxxx”, where xxxx are the
last four digits of the iServer’s MAC address, located on the back of the device. You should
get a reply as shown in Figure 4.1.
You can use the host name (eisxxxx) instead of its IP address only if your DHCP
server is configured to communicate with your DNS. Please consult with your IT
department for details.
This proves that the connection is proper and you can get into configuration or run mode
using the Telnet or Web browser.
Figure 4.1 Pinging the iServer from MS-DOS Prompt
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4.1 iConnect Software
The iServer may also be assigned an IP Address by using the iConnect software.
a)Download the iConnect software from the website listed in this manual.
b)Install iConnect software on a networked PC. This software is compatible with
Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, and XP.
c)Use iConnect to assign an IP address to the iServer and access its web pages for
configuration. You can also use any standard web browser to access the iServer’s
web pages. Consult with your IT department for obtaining an IP address.
Figure 4.2 Assigning an IP Address using iConnect
1)Place the IP address in this box.
2)Take the MAC address from the label attached to the bottom of the iServer and
place it in this box.
3)Click here to send the above IP address to the iServer.
4)After the IP address is assigned to the iServer, click here to access it’s web pages.
5)Click here to Ping the iServer whose IP address is shown in the IP address box.
6)Click here to find all the iServer’s on your network .
7)The IP addresses for the iServer’s found by the iConnect will be listed here.
8)These fields indicate the IP address and the subnet mask of the PC on which the
iConnect is running.
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4.1 iConnect Software (continued)
iSERVER HOME PAGE
Read Devices
Device Setup
Terminal Emulation
Device Query
ConfigurationAccess Control
d)To access the iServer for Configuration:
Click on the “View Webpage” button, you will access the iServer’s home page, refer to
Section 4.3 for details.
Figure 4.3 Accessing the iServer’s Home Page Menu
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4.2 Setting a New IP Address over the Network
ACCESS CONTROL
ACCESS CONTROL
http://192.168.1.200
Address
Main Menu
Login Password 12345678
Admin Password
00000000
IP Address 192.168.1.200
Gateway Address
0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0
MAC Address 00:03:03:00:21:D9
Web Server enable
Host Name eis21d9
Save Reset
Power Recycle
Besides using the iConnect software, you may use the iServer’s default IP address to
access it and assign a new IP address to it.
The iServer is shipped with a default IP address of 192.168.1.200 and Subnet Mask of
255.255.255.0. You can configure your PC’s Network connection with an IP address that
is in the same range as the iServer’s IP address (192.168.1.x) and connect to the iServer
using a crossover network cable between your PC and the iServer.
With this completed, you can go to the DOS-Prompt and ping 192.168.1.200. If you
receive responses back (Figure 4.1), you can go to the Web browser and type in
http://192.168.1.200 and it will take you to the iServer’s Home Page.
Select
Access Control
,
button, you’ll be asked for the password. First default LOGIN
password is "12345678" and the ADMINISTRATOR password is "00000000", then you
should be on the Access Control page were you can simply type in the desired Static IP
address, and click Save.
For more details about the “Access Control” page refer to Section 4.3.5.
For the IP address to take effect, the iServer needs to be turned OFF/ON.
Clicking the “Power Recycle” button will turn the iServer OFF and ON.
Pressing the physical button marked “RESET” on the iServer does the same
thing.
You can now connect the iServer to an Ethernet hub using a straight through
cable, power it up, and follow the ping routine mentioned in the previous section.
Figure 4.4 Access Control
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4.3 Setup and Operation Using a Web Browser
ADMINISTRATOR
ADMINISTRATOR
LOGIN
LOGIN
http://192.168.1.200http://192.168.1.200
SERVER HOME PAGE
Firmware Version x.x
SERVER HOME PAGE
http://192.168.1.200
Address
Read Devices
Device Setup
Configuration
Terminal Emulation
Device Query
Access Control
• Start your web browser.
• From the browser you type http://eisxxxx using the last four-digits from the MAC
address label located on the device if DHCP and DNS are used. If a static IP address
is used, then simply type http://x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the iServer’s IP address.
• The Home Page, shown below, will be displayed.
Figure 4.5 iServer Home Page Menu
In order to access certain menu items of the Home Page, users may be
prompted for a password, as shown in Figure 4.6.
Figure 4.6 LOGIN and ADMINISTRATOR Passwords
There are 2 different access levels:
1. ADMINISTRATOR Password (administrator) allows certain groups and individual users to
access and modify "entire" iServer parameters without any restrictions.
The default password is 00000000. This password can be up to 16 alphanumeric case-
sensitive characters.
2. LOGIN Password (operator) allows users to access and modify all of the iServer
parameters, except “Access Control” which requires an Administrator password.
The "Read Devices" does not require a password.
The default password is 12345678. This password can be up to 16 alphanumeric
case-sensitive characters.
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4.3.1 Device Setup
DEVICE PARAMETERS
DEVICE PARAMETERS
http://192.168.1.200
Address
Device No. 1
Main Menu
Device NameBoiler 1
Device Command *01X01
Response UnitDeg. C
Update Reset
Cancel
DEVICE SETUP
DEVICE SETUP
http://192.168.1.200
Address
Take Readings
Update Checked Box
Click on Device No. on the left to modify Device Parameters.
Main Menu
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Device Name
Boiler 1
Boiler 2
ABCDEFGH
ABCDEFGH
ABCDEFGH
ABCDEFGH
ABCDEFGH
ABCDEFGH
Response Units
Deg. C
Deg. C
ABCDEFGH
ABCDEFGH
ABCDEFGH
ABCDEFGH
ABCDEFGH
ABCDEFGH
Device Command
*01X01
*02X01
Check
From the iServer Home Page, this option allows the users to add up to eight devices (in
RS485 mode) and the iServer will send the entered commands out and will receive the
responses from those devices. The responses can be seen by clicking on the “Take
Readings” button.
Since only one device can be connected in an RS232 connection, there should be only
one device entered in the “Device Setup” page.
By clicking on the numbers from 1 to 8, the parameters for each device can be defined.
Click on numbers for
Device Parameters
Figure 4.7 Device Setup
In the “Device Parameters” page the “Device Name” and the “Response Unit” fields are
simply text fields and each can take up to eight alphanumeric characters. The “Device
Command” field is where the actual command is typed. The iServer will send this
command to the serial device as soon as the “Take Reading” button is clicked.
Figure 4.8 Device Parameters
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Example: *01 is the RS485 node
number 1 and the X01 is the actual
command requesting temperature
value.
In RS485 connection, the
RS485 node number must
be typed before the actual
command.
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4.3.2 Read Devices
Command
Response
*01X01
92.4
DEVICE QUERY
http://192.168.1.200
Address
Send
DEVICE QUERY
Error
http://192.168.1.200
Address
To view this page, disable Terminal Server option on the Configuration page,
by setting the "Number of Connections" to 0.
Main Menu
ERROR
1. Boiler 1 92.4 Deg.C
2. Boiler 2 91.8 Deg.C
Auto Update
READ DEVICES
http://192.168.1.200
Address
000
READ DEVICES
92.4 Deg. C
Main Menu
From the iServer home page, when
selecting “Read Devices” option, you
could be prompted with the following
error message.
To be able to select the “Read
Devices” option, you need to click on
the “Configuration” option and change
“Number of Connections” to 0
(see Figure 4.12). Make sure to
Save the page and click
“Read Devices” option again.
After adding the Parameters, including
the “Device Command” described in the
“Device Setup” page, the “Read
Devices” option allows you to monitor the
response back from the serial device.
If you have 000, click the Auto Update
button to manually refresh the page.
If you want to change the time
interval of the page refresh, enter the
amount of seconds in the box.
Figure 4.9 Error Message
4.3.3 Device Query
Figure 4.10 Read Devices
From the iServer Home Page, when selecting “Device Query” option, you could
be prompted with the following error message, shown in Figure 4.9.
To be able to select the “Device Query” option, you need to click on the
“Configuration” option and change “Number of Connections” to 0 (see Figure
4.12). Make sure to Save the page and click “Device Query” option again.
The “Device Query” option allows you to send a command to a single serial device connected
to the iServer and displays the response
back from that serial device. If the
connection is RS485, the RS485 node
number must be typed before the actual
command.
Example: *01 is the RS485 node number
1 and the X01 is the actual command
requesting temperature value.
Figure 4.11 Device Query
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4.3.4 Configuration
CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION
http://192.168.1.200
Address
Serial Communication
Remote Access (Tunneling)
Terminal Server
Main Menu
Save Reset
Baud Rate 9600Data Bit 8 Bits Parity none Stop Bits 1 bit
Flow Control noneTransciever RS-232
Modbus/TCP
disable
End Char (Hex) 00 Forward End Char enableTimeout 0msecs
Serial Port Password disable1234abcd
Connection Ctrl not used
Device No. 1
Connection Timeout 00100 msecs
TCP/UDP TCPServer Type slaveNumber of Connections 5Local Port 02000
Remote Access
disable
Remote IP Address 0.0.0.0Remote Port 02000
This section describes the "Configuration" page of the iServers’s Web interface.
Click on , the following page should appear.
Configuration
When connecting your serial device to the iServer, the Serial Communications
parameters (baud rate, data bit, parity, and stop bit) must be the same on both, the
iServer and your serial device.
A
B
C
Below are the definitions of terms used in the Configuration Page.
Figure 4.12 Configuration
4.3.4.A Serial Communication
Baud Rate: The serial port speed can be set from 300 to 115,200 bits/s (default is 9600
bits/s.)
Data Bit: Options are 7 or 8 (default is 8 bits.)
Parity: Options are Odd, Even, and None (default is None.)
Stop Bits: Options are 1 and 2 bits (default is 1 bit.)
Flow Control: Options are Software Flow Control (Xon/Xoff), Hardware Flow Control
(CTS/RTS), and None (default is None).
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4.3.4.A Serial Communication (continued)
Transceiver: The iServer’s DB9 serial port can either be set to RS232 or two-wire
RS485 (default is RS232).
Modbus/TCP: A widely used protocol mainly in industrial automation applications with
default TCP port number of 502 (see Local Port field). The options are Enable andDisable.
If enabled, the Modbus/TCP is the only protocol driven by the iServer on its LAN port. If
disabled, the TCP/IP is the only protocol driven by the iServer on its LAN port (default is
disable).
End Character: When the defined Hex character is received by the iServer on its serial
port, the iServer will forward the buffered serial data to the Ethernet.
The default value is 00, which forces the iServer to forward the data to the Ethernet as it
receives the data on its serial port (this means that the iServer requires NO “end
character” to forward the data).
Forward End Char: The options are Enable and Disable.
If enabled, the iServer will send the End Character out to the Ethernet as part of the
data. If disabled, the iServer will not count the End Character as part of the data and
will drop it (default is enabled.)
Timeout: In RS232 connection, if the iServer does not receive any more serial data
within the given time value, the iServer will forward the buffered serial data to the
Ethernet.
For example: if the Timeout is set to 200 ms, the iServer will send out the buffered
serial data to the LAN, if it does not receive any more data on its serial port for a period
of 200 ms.
In RS485 connection, the Timeout value is used to switch between serial transmit and
receive mode. Since the iServer supports 2-wire RS485, it needs to either transmit or
receive serial data and the Timeout value determines the time interval for each.
The range can be from 0 to 9999 ms (default is 0 ms).
Serial Port Password: The options are Enable and Disable.
The Telnet connection to the iServer’s serial port (default port 2000) can be password
protected if this option is enabled (default is disable).
If enabled, the actual password can be placed in the next field.
4.3.4.B Terminal Server
TCP/UDP: The iServer supports TCP and UDP protocol (default is TCP). If UDP is
selected, it can be configured either for Broadcast UDP or Directed UDP.
In case of Broadcast UDP, the iServer will transmit the serial data to every node on the
network. This can be accomplished if the Remote IP Address is set to
255.255.255.255.
The Broadcast UDP is a practical solution when one device needs to communicate
with multiple PC’s or devices over the network (one-to-many connection).
In the case of directed UDP, the iServer will transmit the serial data to a specific node
on the network (one-to-one connection). This can be accomplished if the Remote IP
Address is set to the IP address of that specific node.
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4.3.4B Terminal Server (continued)
Server Type: In most cases the iServer will be acting as a Slave device. Slave option is
chosen when a network host needs to connect to the serial port of the iServer (default is
Slave). With RS485 connection, the Host option is selected if the connection is initiated
from the serial device targeting a node on the network.
Number of Connections: The range is from 0 to 5.
If 0 is selected, the Terminal Server feature is disabled. This means that no network
connection can be made to the serial port of the iServer.
If 1 is selected, only one network connection can be made to the iServer’s serial port.
Any number more than 1 would allow the network hosts to monitor (read only) the traffic
on the iServer’s serial port simultaneously, but only one network host would be allowed
to read and write (default is 5).
Local Port: This is the port or socket number for the iServer’s serial port. Any number
between 500 and 9999 can be defined with the exceptions of 1000 and 2002 which are
already used by the iServer for other purposes (default is 2000.)
Port number 502 is the default socket number for Modbus/TCP protocol. If Modbus/TCP
is enabled in the iServer, it’s then suggested to use 502 for the Local Port unless your
host software that supports Modbus/TCP indicates otherwise.
If your application software is IP enabled, it means that it can open a connection
to a node on the network (i.e. iServer with the attached serial device) with an IP
address and a port number.
In some cases the application software may not allow you to specify the iServer’s
port number (it only allows you to enter the iServer’s IP address). In these cases,
you should put 23 in the Local Port field of the iServer. By doing this, the iServer
will forward connections that are made to its Ethernet port directly to its serial port.
Connection Control: Some serial devices accept connections or disconnect
connections based on certain signal conditions.
For example: a serial device may accept a connection only if the incoming DTR signal
(connected to device’s DSR or DCD) is high or low. In this case, when the iServer
receives the TCP connection, before it forwards it to its serial port, it must raise its DTR
(DTR+) or to lower its DTR (DTR-). The iServer is capable of doing this with any of the
hardware or modem control signals (DTR, DSR, DCD, RTS, and CTS).
"Reconnect" is one of the options in the Connection Control menu. This option
can be used in the Serial Tunneling described in Section 4.11. If the connection
in Serial Tunneling is broken due to network problems, power failure, etc., the
Reconnect option will try to get the connection back on line every whatever the
"Connection Timeout" is set to.
For example: if the Connection Timeout is set to 1000 x10 ms or 10 seconds,
then every 10 seconds the iServer attempts to reconnect and reestablish the
serial tunnel to the other network node.
Device No.: Refer to Section 4.3.1
4.3.4.C Remote Access (Tunneling)
Remote Access: This option needs to be enabled when Serial Tunneling is configured.
The Serial Tunneling is explained in detail in Section 4.11.
Changes made in the iServer’s Configuration page can be saved permanently
by pressing the Save button.
Pressing the Reset button will set all the fields back to their default values.
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4.3.5 Configure Access Control
ACCESS CONTROL
ACCESS CONTROL
http://192.168.1.200
Address
Main Menu
Login Password 12345678
Admin Password
00000000
IP Address 192.168.1.200
Gateway Address
0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.0
MAC Address 00:03:03:00:21:D9
Web Server enable
Host Name eis21d9
Save Reset
Power Recycle
This section describes the "Access Control" page of the iServers’s Web interface. This
page allows the users to set up the network and security parameters of the iServer.
At the initial entrance to the “Access Control” page you will be prompted for the LOGIN
Password (see Figure 4.6) prior to an ADMINISTRATOR Password.
Login Password: This allows users to access and modify all of the iServer Home Page
menu items, except “Access Control”, which requires an Administrator password. The
Figure 4.13 Access Control
default Login password is 12345678. This password can be up to 16 alpha-numeric
case-sensitive characters.
If there is no Login Password assigned (blank box) the iServer will not require a
password to access and modify iServer Home page menu items.
Admin (administrator) Password: This allows users to access and modify the "Access
Control" page. The default password is 00000000. This password can be up to 16 alphanumeric case-sensitive characters.
If there is no Administrator Password assigned (blank box) the iServer will not require
password to access and modify "Access Control" page.
Web Server: This will allow or disallow accessing the iServer’s Web server using an
Internet browser (default is enabled.)
Host Name: Refer to Section 3.4, DNS.
MAC Address: This is also called Hardware address or Ethernet address, which is
assigned to the iServer at production. The MAC (Media Access Control) address is the
iServer’s unique hardware number and is not changeable.
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4.3.5 Configure Access Control (continued)
IP Address: The IP (Internet Protocol) address is a 32-bit number that identifies each
sender or receiver of information that is sent in packets across the Ethernet or the
Internet. The iServer’s default IP address is 192.168.1.200. The iServer’s IP address
should be changed to fit user’s networking environment. Consult with your IT department
for obtaining an IP address.
The DHCP will be enabled in the iServer if its IP address is set to 0.0.0.0.
The DHCP can also be enabled by setting the DIP switch # 3 to ON position.
Gateway Address: A gateway is a network point that acts as an entrance to another
network. A gateway is often associated with a router, which knows where to direct a
given packet of data that arrives at the gateway. If the iServer is sending packets to
another network node that is not on the same network on which the iServer is connected,
a gateway address needs to be given to the iServer. The gateway address should be the
IP address of the router connected to the same LAN to which the iServer is connected.
The iServer’s default gateway address is 0.0.0.0.
Consult with your IT department for obtaining a gateway address.
Subnet Mask: It’s a 32-bit number that is used to determine which part of the IP address
is the network portion and which part is the host portion. The iServer’s default subnet
mask is 255.255.255.0.
Consult with your IT department for obtaining a subnet mask.
Changes made in the iServer’s Access Control page can be saved permanently
by pressing the Save button and Power Recycling the iServer (press Power
Recycle button).
Pressing the Reset button will set all the fields back to their default values.
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4.4 Setting a New IP Address using the Serial Port
1
4
3
2
OFF
ON
Once you know the IP address that you need to put on your iServer you can use a serial
connection (Terminal Emulation) to assign the IP address to the iServer.
Setting the IP address over the serial port requires a crossed-over (null modem) serial
cable and Hyper Terminal or any terminal emulation program. When all the connections
are done, change the DIP switch #1 to "ON" position and press the Reset button or reset
the power on the iServer. The Hyper Terminal screen will acknowledge your connection
by asking for the command.
Sending three “Control A”
DIP switch # 1 shown
in “ON” position
Figure 4.14 DIP switch #1
Type "IP=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" and press Enter.
The screen will acknowledge that your command was executed.
You can also set the iServer’s gateway and subnet mask by typing
"GW=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" and "SM=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx", respectively.
Then type q and press Enter
You can now change the DIP switch #1 back to the “OFF” position and reset the power
on the iServer.
You need to make sure to setup the
following parameters on your terminal
emulation program (i.e. Hyper Terminal)
characters will do the same as
setting DIP switch #1 to ON
position. Once the “Ctrl A”
characters are received by the
iServer, the Serial Port will
switch to “Command” mode.
Baud Rate-9600 b/s
Data Bit-8 bits
Parity- None
Stop Bit-1 bit
Flow Control - None
Local Echo-Enable
Line Feeds- Enable
Figure 4.15 Setting the IP address via the Serial Port
You can access the iServer’s complete settings by connecting the iServer’s serial
port to your PC’s COM port using a null-modem cable.
Bring up a terminal emulation program (i.e. HyperTerminal) and make sure the
right COM port is selected and the serial communications settings (baud rate,
character bit, stop bit, and parity) match the iServer’s serial port.
Power the iServer ON and press the Enter key within 5 seconds of powering the
iServer.
The iServer will then transmit its complete configurations to the PC.
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4.4 Setting a New IP Address using the Serial Port (continued)
C:\>ping 192.168.1.70
Pinging 192.168.1.70 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.1.70: bytes=32 time=15ms TTL=60
Reply from 192.168.1.70: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=60
Reply from 192.168.1.70: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=60
Reply from 192.168.1.70: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=60
Pinging statistics for 192.168.1.70:
Packets: Sent=4, Received=4, Lost=0 (0% loss)
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum=8ms, Maximum=15ms, Average=9ms
All that is left for you to do, is to use a straight/normal network cable to connect the
iServer to an Ethernet hub and power it up.
Then you can go to your computer that is connected to the same network and from the
MS-DOS-Prompt window type "ping 192.168.1.70" where 192.168.1.70 is the new IP
address for the iServer.
Figure 4.16 Pinging 192.168.1.70 from the MS-DOS Prompt
This proves that the connection is proper and you can access the iServer using the
Telnet or Web browser.
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4.5 Terminal Server Function
CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION
http://192.168.1.200
Address
Serial Communication
Remote Access (Tunneling)
Terminal Server
Main Menu
Save Reset
Baud Rate 9600Data Bit 8 Bits Parity none Stop Bits 1 bit
Flow Control noneTransciever RS-232
Modbus/TCP
disable
End Char (Hex) 00 Forward End Char enable Timeout 0msecs
Serial Port Password disable1234abcd
Connection Ctrl not used
Device No. 1
Connection Timeout 00100 msecs
TCP/UDP TCP Server Type slave Number of Connections 5 Local Port 02000
Remote Access
disable
Remote IP Address 0.0.0.0Remote Port 02000
This is used to provide dedicated connectivity between computers and serial devices
through the iServer over the Ethernet, without dedicated wiring.
The typical Internet protocol consists of a request and a reply to that request. In this
situation the server is the Host that generates the request and receives the reply from
the device, that gets forwarded to the appropriate party on the network. But there are
specific applications where a message is generated by the device, and the server is
simply passing the data to the appropriate party on the network, in this situation the
server acts as Slave.
Examples are: Attendance Time Clocks, Bar Code Readers, remote Displays or
Electronic signboards, etc.
For the iServer to pass the data back and forth between its Serial and Ethernet
interfaces, the Terminal Server option needs to be configured as follows (Figure 4.17):
1. Set the Server Type to Slave
2. Set the Number of Connections to 1 or higher.
3. Set the Local Port number to any number from 599 to 9999, except numbers
1000 and 2002.
4. Press the Save button to store the new settings.
From your application software on the host machine, you can now point to the IP address
of the iServer and the assigned port number to establish a TCP connection to your serial
device connected to the serial port of the iServer.
If DIP switch #4 is
“ON”, Terminal
Server function is
always enabled,
regardless of the firmware
configuration.
By default, this DIP switch is
set to “OFF” position.
You have the option to enable
the Terminal Server feature
either through the firmware or
the DIP switch #4.
Figure 4.17 Terminal Server Configuration
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4.6 Terminal Emulation
http://192.168.1.200
Address
Main Menu
TERMINAL EMULATION
TERMINAL SERVER
reading
On this page you can send and receive data to and from the serial device. Simply, type
the command in the white area and as you type the characters, the characters will be
transmitted out from the serial port of the iServer. If you want to send the whole
command as a word, simple paste the word in the same area. This is an excellent tool to
retrieve data from the serial port without any special software, only a web browser.
Figure 4.18 Terminal Emulation
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4.7 Telnet Setup
Telnet stands for Telecommunications Network, it is a protocol that provides a way for
users (or clients) to connect to computers (or servers) on a network, whether in the next
building or across the other side of the world.
You can open a Telnet session using other terminal emulation programs like Tera Term
Pro (downloadable from the internet), which is a free software for MS-Windows. It
supports VT100 emulation, Telnet connection and serial port connection.
Once the Telnet mechanism is decided we can open a session by simply typing the IP
address of the iServer, and setting the Port on 2002 for logging into the iServer
Configuration page or 2000 for accessing the serial device connected to the iServer’s
serial port.
Firmware Version 4.1
Admin. Password:00000000
Admin. Login Successful
Figure 4.19
Tera Term Telnet Connection Screen
pConfiguration
BD =9600 (5)
PT =none(0)
ST =1 bit (0)
DT =8 bits (1)
MD =RS-232 (0)
TO =0000
TT =SLAVE(1)
TN =5
HN =eis1376
IP=192.168.1.200
LP =12345678
SP =00000000
TP =iServer(0)
RE =disable(0)
RI=0.0.0.0
RP =02000
GW =0.0.0.0
SM =255.255.255.0
EC =00
PP =02000
FC =none (0)
MB =disable(0)
TU =TCP (0)
CC =not used(0)
CT =01000
FE =enable (1)
EP =disable(0)
CP =1234abcd
WB =enable (1)
MAC=00:03:34:00:13:76
q
Quit
Firmware Version 4.1
Figure 4.20 Telnet Setup
iServer Configuration Page
The default password for Telnet Login is and can be changed if desired.
Telnet works only in RS232 mode
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4.7 Telnet Setup (continued)
In the Configuration mode you can make any changes just like you would do using the Web
Browser. After connected to the iServer, the user can use the following commands to read, modify,
and get help from the iServer console.
? Following with a return character, the console will show all the commands and options (Figure 4.21).
p Following with a return character, the console will show the iServer configurations (Figure 4.20).
s Is the configuration command, used to set a new setting (see the example in Figure 4.21)
r This command is used to read the status of the digital I/O signals (0 is low and 1 is high)
Example
w This command is used to change the status of the digital I/O signals (applies only to the
outgoing signals, DTR and RTS)
Example
RESET following with a return character, it will recycle the Power on the iServer.
FACTORY following with a return character, it will set the iServer to it’s factory default settings.
Admin. Password:00000000
Admin. Login Successful
iServer Configuration Command:
?
cc descriptionpppppp
BD BaudRate 0-300,1-600,2-1200,3-2400,4-4800,5-9600,6-19200,
PT Parity 0-none,1-Odd,2-even
ST StopBits 0-1bits,1-2bits
DT DataBits 0-7bits,1-8bits
FC FlowControl 0-none,1-XON/XOFF,2-Hardware
MD Mode 0-RS232, 1-RS485
MB Modbus/TCP0-disable, 1-enable
TO TimeOut xxxx ms Rang range 100-9999
TU TCP/UDP0-TCP, 1-UDP
TT TerminalType 0-Host, 1-Slave
TN TerminalNumber 0-5
PP TerminalPort XXXXX 500-65535 but 1000 and 2002
HN HostName XXXXXXXX maxim 18 characters
IP Static IP XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
LP Login Password XXXXXX maxim 16 characters
SP Admin Password XXXXXX maxim 16 characters
TP Device Type 0-iServer,1-iDRN,2-iDRX,3-iSeries,4-iNFB,5-iLD
RE Remote Enable 0-Disable, 1-Enable
RI Remote IP XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
RP Remote Port XXXXX 500-65535 but 1000 and 2002
GW Gateway XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX
EC End Char XX represents the Hex Num. of ASCII. i.e 0D means CR
FE Forward End Char0-disabled, 1-enabled
EP Enable Serial Port Password0-disabled, 1-enabled
CP Serial Port PasswordXXXXXX maxim 16 characters
CC Connect CTRL0-not used,1-RTS+,2-RTS-,3-CTS+,4-CTS_,5-RTS-CTS+,
CT Connect TimeoutXXXXX 1-65535
WB Web Server0-disable, 1-enable
Example:
To configure Baudrate 9600, 1 stop bit, Odd Parity, and RS232 mode.
s -BD5 -PT1 -ST1 -MD0
The HTTPget software is used to send a single HTTP or TCP request to an iServer
product. In contrast, the telnet or Hyperterminal programs allow a continuous
connection with multiple requests to be sent to the iServer product.
Generally HTTPget is used for simply programming an IP address to the iServer or for
quickly obtaining a reading of from a device.
The iServer product must be configured from the configuration web page so that the
"Server Type" value is set to "Command" (this is positioned under the heading of
Terminal Server).
The Number of Connections may need to be set to "0" to enable Port 1000 (Port 1000 is
for access in a non-standard terminal mode).
To use Port 2000 access (where "2000" is the value stored in "Port"), the Number ofConnections should be set to "2" for general usage.
The value of 2 can later be changed to a value from 1 to 5 depending on needs for
secure access or fault tolerance.
Whenever Terminal Server service (using Port 2000 by default) is required, the Numberof Connections must be set to a value from 1 to 5. The Terminal Server mode is the
recommended mode for the most reliable connection when operating with our software
or with other programs supporting TCPIP communications.
The Port 1000 access can be used with our software and may be needed with some
iServer products when you need to view readings from the web page while
simultaneously collecting data through TCPIP communications.
4.8.1 HTTPget Program using Port 1000
You can setup and read the information from the iServer by using the HTTPget program.
The following program can be used to read data from the serial device connected to the
iServer by using TCP port 1000. The command string is sent to this TCP port, then the
response can be read back from the same port.
The iServer does not add to, or subtract from, the data, it is simply passing it between
the network and the serial ports.
The HTTPget.exe file is used to setup and read information from the iServer. This file will
be automatically installed when you install the Mail Notifier software available on our
website and CD.
In order to use port 1000, in the Configuration page of the iServer you must set
“Number of Connections” to 0.
In this case the port number will change to 1000 regardless of what the port
number already is.
Notes on using HTTPget :
The HTTPget.exe program is installed to the windows directory (usually c:\winnt or
c:\windows) when installing the Mail Notifier software.
1.Open up a command window (or have a DOS window)
a) Click on start menu
b) Click on "Run"
c) In the dialog box that appears, type "cmd" or "command" and click on "OK" button.
d) A command window should now appear.
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4.8.1 HTTPget Program using Port 1000 (continued)
2. If you now type "httpget" and press the "enter" key, the program options should be
displayed.
3. Next run HTTPget with the options displayed below
httpget –r –S "*01X01\r" 192.168.1.200:1000
where:
"-r –S"are parameters needed for the command string
"*01"is device address (in hex format) for RS485 communication interface (skip for
RS232)
"X01" read measurement data value (iSeries protocol)
"\r"is the carriage return termination character
"192.168.1.200" is an IP address
"1000"is a local port number
Response: 01X01074.3
where:
"01X01"is Echo command
"074.3"is a display reading of the 4-digit device
In the example above the 4-digit iSeries controller has been connected to the
serial communication port of iServer.
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4.8.2 HTTPget and ARP to Setup Device IP Address
Use the iConnect software, which may be downloaded from our website, to do
these IP changes whenever possible.
Use ARP first to assign the mac address to a static IP address in computer arp table by
this command:
arp –s 192.168.1.200 00-03-34-00-06-b6
Then use the following command to assign new IP to the device:
httpget –r –S "00000000" 192.168.1.200:1
where:
“0000000” is admin. password. If the password is wrong, the unit will ignore the new IP.
If the new IP is taken, you will get the message " New IP is Assigned" after the HTTPget
command. The device will reset automatically.
“192.168.1.200” is an example of an IP address. It is replaced with IP address suitable
for your network
“00-03-34-00-06-b6” is replaced with your iServer product MAC address.
4.9 ARP Protocol
ARP is the Internet layer protocol responsible for matching or obtaining the MAC
(hardware) address that corresponds to a particular IP address. The ARP command
allows the user to view the current contents of the ARP cache of the local computer
(residing on the same network).
Microsoft includes the ARP.EXE utility for viewing and modifying the ARP cache with its
Windows products. The following ARP commands can be used to view cache entries:
• arp –a ➞ Use this command to view all ARP cache entries.
• arp –a plus IP address ➞ Use this command to view ARP cache entries associated
with one particular interface on a network with multiple adapters.
• arp –g ➞ Same as arp –a.
• arp –N ➞ Use this command to display ARP entries for specific network interface.
• arp – s plus IP address plus Physical address ➞ Use this command to manually
add a permanent static entry to the ARP cache.
• arp –d ➞ Use this command to manually delete a static entry.
Ping the destination computer using IP address first before using the arp -a
command.
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4.9 ARP Protocol (continued)
C:\>arp - 192.168.1.96
No ARP Entries Found
C:\>ping 192.168.1.96
Pinging 192.168.1.96 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.1.96=bytes=32 time=5ms TTL=32
Reply from 192.168.1.96=bytes=32 time=3ms TTL=32
Reply from 192.168.1.96=bytes=32 time=3ms TTL=32
Reply from 192.168.1.96=bytes=32 time=4ms TTL=32
C:\>arp -a 192.168.1.96
Interface: 192.168.1.118
Internet Address Physical AddresssType
192.168.1.9600-03-34-00-00-23dynamic
C:\>arp -s 192.168.1.96 00-03-34-00-00-23
C:\>arp -a 192.168.1.96
Interface: 192.168.1.118
Internet Address Physical AddresssType
192.168.1.9600-03-34-00-00-23static
C:\>arp -d 192.168.1.96
C:\>arp -a 192.168.1.96
No ARP Entries Found
C:\>
The following window shows examples of arp commands and responses.
• Your computer has an IP address of 192.168.1.118
• The destination computer has an IP address of 192.168.1.96
Figure 4.22 ARP Commands and Responses
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4.10 Remote Access (Tunneling)
To "tunnel", in this context, is to transmit data between two points through a private conduit
on a shared or public network. The network could be an Ethernet LAN, a WAN, or the
Internet. The iServer allows for a connection between a serial device and a PC, or between
two serial devices, using an existing network rather than dedicated wiring.
Today, there are number of serial devices like sensors, gauges, PLCs, card readers, security
alarms, barcode scanners, data loggers, video cameras, ATM machines, time & attendance
terminals, medical lab equipments, electronic signboards, and many others that are directly
connected to PCs via their serial ports. These devices can be attached to shared Ethernet
networks (TCP/IP protocol) and get accessed, controlled, and managed remotely using the
iServer products. Any two iServer’s can talk to each other over the Ethernet LAN, WAN, and
Internet using TCP/IP protocol. Therefore, the connected serial devices to iServer’s can also
communicate with each other back and forth over these networks. This characteristic is
called Tunneling and it’s illustrated in Figures 4.23 and 4.24.
Figure 4.23 Serial Tunneling
Figure 4.24 Device-to-Device Communication
In order to use this Tunneling feature, some settings are required within the local and
remote iServer’s.
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4.10.1 Remote iServer
CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION
http://192.168.1.50
Address
Serial Communication
Remote Access (Tunneling)
Terminal Server
Main Menu
Save Reset
Baud Rate 9600Data Bit 8 Bits Parity none Stop Bits 1 bit
Flow Control noneTransciever RS-232
Modbus/TCP
disable
End Char (Hex) 00 Forward End Char enableTimeout 0msecs
Serial Port Password disable1234abcd
Connection Ctrl not used
Device No. 1
Connection Timeout 00100 msecs
TCP/UDP TCPServer Type slaveNumber of Connections 5Local Port 02000
Remote Access
disable
Remote IP Address 0.0.0.0Remote Port 02000
It’s recommended to configure the Remote iServer and have it up and running before the
Local iServer is configured.
1.A static IP address must be assigned to the Remote iServer. This means that the DHCP
must remain disabled. Refer to the DHCP section of the user’s manual for details.
2.Use a browser to access the Remote iServer’s WEB page. Simply type the iServer’s
IP address at the browser’s URL location (i.e. 192.168.1.50) followed by an Enter key.
You should then see the iServer’s main WEB page.
3.Click on the Update button.
4.Click on Configuration, you will be prompted with a Password (default is 12345678).
5.On the Configuration page, under Serial Communication section, make sure the
parameters such as Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits, Flow Control, etc. match
with your attached serial device.
6.Make sure to set the End Character (Hex) to 00 and the Timeout to 0.
7.Under Terminal Server section, set Number of Connections to 1 or higher.
8.Click on Save button for the changes to take place.
Make sure that the serial cable and communication settings between the iServer and the
serial device are valid.
Figure 4.25
shows the
valid values
that need to be
set in the Remote
iServer. The Baud Rate,
Data Bits, Parity, Stop
Bits, Flow Control, and
Transceiver values
depend on what the
serial device supports.
Figure 4.25 Configuration Page - Remote iServer
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4.10.2 Local iServer
CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION
http://192.168.1.49
Address
Serial Communication
Remote Access (Tunneling)
Terminal Server
Main Menu
Save Reset
Baud Rate 9600Data Bit 8 Bits Parity none Stop Bits 1 bit
Flow Control noneTransciever RS-232
Modbus/TCP
disable
End Char (Hex) 00 Forward End Char enable Timeout 0msecs
Serial Port Password disable1234abcd
Connection Ctrl reconnect
Device No. 1
Connection Timeout 00100 msecs
TCP/UDP TCP Server Type slave Number of Connections 0 Local Port 02000
Remote Access
enable
Remote IP Address 192.168.1.50Remote Port 02000
1. An IP address should be assigned to the iServer dynamically or statically (recommended).
2. Use a browser to access the Local iServer’s WEB page. Simply type the iServer’s IP
address at the browser’s URL location (i.e. 192.168.1.49) followed by an Enter key.
You should then see the iServer’s main WEB page.
3. Click on the Update button.
4. Click on Configuration, you will be prompted with a Password (default is 12345678).
5. On the Configuration page, under Serial Communication section, make sure the
parameters such as Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits, Flow Control, etc. match
with your attached serial device and its application software.
6. Make sure to set the End Character (Hex) to 00 and the Timeout to 0.
7. Under Terminal Server section, set Number of Connections to 0.
8. Under Remote Access section, set the Remote Access to enable, Enter the Remote
IP address (would be the IP address of the remote iServer, 192.168.1.50), and use the
default Remote Port number 2000.
9. Set Connection Control to Reconnect and set the Connection Timeout to a desired value.
The Reconnect option is used in Serial Tunneling and it applies only to the Local
iServer. If the tunneling connection between the two iServers goes down due to
network problems, power failure, etc., the Reconnect option will enable the Local
iServer to reconnect with the Remote iServer based on the specified time interval in
the Connection Timeout. For example, based on a timeout of 1000 x 10 ms (10
seconds), the Local iServer will continually attempt to reconnect and re-establish the
tunnel with the Remote iServer every 10 seconds.
10. Click on Save button for the changes to take place.
11. Initialize the serial device application software to establish the connection.
Figure 4.26 shows
the valid values that
need to be set in the
Local iServer. The
Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity,
Stop Bits, Flow Control, and
Transceiver values depend on
what the attached device to
the iServer supports.
Figure 4.26 Configuration Page - Local iServer
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4.10.3 Tunneling Troubleshooting
Using the original serial cable, please confirm valid communication between the serial
device and its application software on the PC with no iServers in between (direct serial
connection).
A successful connection is evident when the Remote Access drop down menu in the
Configuration page shows enable. This proves that the Serial Tunnel between the two
iServers is up and running. Otherwise, reset the power, first on the remote iServer and
then on the local iServer and recheck for Remote Access drop down menu as enable.
A quick way to check the LAN and serial tunneling connection is to separately access
each iServer WEB page via the Ethernet. If successful, this should prove a valid LAN
connection.
For serial tunneling, open a HyperTerminal session on the PC pointing to the same COM
port to which the Local iServer is connected and type/send some characters. This should
cause the Rx LED on the Local iServer to blink as it receives the data from the serial port
and onto the LAN. Accordingly, the Tx LED on the Remote iServer should blink as it
transmits the data from the LAN into the serial device. If no LEDs blink, then that could
possibly point to the iServer connection in trouble - particularly, the serial cabling and/or
the serial settings (Baud rate, stop bit, parity, etc.) throughout the communication path
between the PC, the iServer, and the serial device.
4.11 iPORT, COM Port Redirector
To obtain the iPORT software (iPORT.exe file) please use the phone number, as listed on
the cover of this manual, to contact the Sales Department nearest you.
To install the iPORT application, simply double-click on the iPORT.exe file and follow the
installation steps. The iPORT is compatible with Windows NT, 2000, and XP operating
systems.
4.11.1 iPORT Overview
The iPORT is a COM port redirecting software for Windows NT, 2000, and XP. Its
function is to redirect connections that are destined for a local serial (COM) port on a PC,
to an iServer network-enabling device on the LAN. In a direct serial connection,
application software can communicate directly over an RS232 or RS485 with a serial
device (Figure 4.27).
By installing iPORT software on the same PC, the iPORT will redirect the serial
connection from the COM port to the network port on that PC. The connection can simply
reach the serial device through an iServer sitting anywhere on an Ethernet network
(Figure 4.28). This connection redirection is totally transparent to the serial device and
its application software. Once the connection is up from the PC to the serial device, the
data is transmitted across the Ethernet network to the serial device and back from the
serial device to the PC, all through the iServer and the iPORT.
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4.11.1 iPORT Overview (continued)
Serial Device
Software
iPORT Software
with IP address
128.100.101.254
Port# 2000
with IP address
128.100.101.200
Serial Device
Software
Serial Cable (RS232)
Figure 4.27 Direct Serial Connection
Figure 4.28 Redirect Serial Connection
4.11.2 iPORT Configurations
After the iPORT is successfully installed on your windows machine, you will have an
iPORT icon on your desktop and Control Panel window. By double-clicking on this icon,
you can start the application and the iPORT main window will appear on your screen
(Figure 4.29).
Click on "COM Ports" button and you will see the window on Figure 4.30. Select the
appropriate COM port (this should be the same COM port that your application software
uses). The selected COM port will then appear on the main iPORT window. By
highlighting the selected COM port, you will be able to add the IP address and the port
number to connect that COM port to the iServer on the network.
Up to 255 COM ports can be selected and each can have a different IP configuration
pointing to different iServers on the network. This enables users to simultaneously redirect
different application software to connect to serial devices attached to networked iServers.
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4.11.2 iPORT Configurations (continued)
2000
192.168.1.200
5000
Figure 4.29 iPORT Main Window
Figure 4.30 COM Port Window
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4.11.2 iPORT Configurations (continued)
iServer IP Address – This is the IP address of the iServer that is connected to the serial
device on one end and attached to the Ethernet LAN on the other end. The iServer’s
default IP address is 192.168.1.200, which can be changed to fit your network IP
address range (see Section 3.5).
iServer Port Number – This is the port number for the iServer’s local serial port. The
default value is 2000. If this port number is changed in the iServer’s Configuration page
(see Section 4.3.4), the same number should be placed in the iPORT window.
Activate – If this box is checked, the selected COM port will be available for network
connection. If it is unchecked, the selected COM port will be in sleep mode.
Timeout – This is the amount of time (in milliseconds) in which the iPORT keeps the
application software waiting before the device response is arrived. The default value is 5
seconds and it can be set between 0 to 10 seconds.
Status – This window shows the connection status as the iPORT makes connection to
the iServer or disconnects from the iServer. The connection status can be ideal,
connecting, connected, or disconnected along with the IP address of the iServer shown
in the Status window.
Apply button – To save the configuration for a selected COM port, click on the "Apply"
button and reboot your PC for settings to take place in your Windows registry.
Clear button – This button deletes the settings for a selected COM port.
Cancel button – This button closes the iPORT window without saving the settings.
In Figure 4.30, if a COM port number is dimmed and cannot be selected, it
means that the COM port is already used by another application or it could be a
physical serial COM port on that PC.
The serial communication settings (baud rate, data bit, stop bit and parity) of
your application software must be identical to the serial communication settings
of the iServer’s serial port and your serial device’s port connected to the iServer.
You can use a Web browser to log into the iServer and configure its serial port’s
The Mail Notifier Software can only be used with our brand of instruments. For complete
information of how to use the Mail Notifier software, click on the Help menu of the main
window.
The Mail Notifier software generates email notifications for alarm conditions. Users can
be notified automatically of alarm conditions monitored via internet connections
throughout the world. By use of the email forwarding of alarm conditions, alarm
conditions can be monitored on a network isolated from the internet and forwarded to
connections on the Internet.
The Mail Notifier utility operates under Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP in conjunction
with existing email that supports the MAPI messaging interface. If MS Outlook has been
loaded, the MAPI support should be available.
4.12.1 Installation
The Mail Notifier must be loaded on a computer running Microsoft Windows (versions
specified earlier) using an email program that provides MAPI access. Network access
must be available between this computer and the iServer. Network access must also be
available from this computer to the appropriate email server and from the email server to
the recipient’s email server.
Figure 4.31 iServer Mail Notifier Main Window
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4.12.2 Program Options Setup and Configuration
Name/Profile
Password
Email AddressMS OutlookOutlook 2002
MAPI
Mail Server
Use Login
Box
Email Setup Content Startup GeneralSend To
HelpOKCancel
Options
Complete program setup requires:
•Entering a recipient for the email
•Specifying connection details to MAPI services.
•
Defining alarms for devices, and selecting how and when the email will be active.
Email Address Setup
The email addresses must be entered using individual addresses or alias. Select
“Options” from the “View” menu and enter the email addresses on the “Send To” screen.
This will be the list of email addresses to which alarm notifications will be sent.
Email Setup
The Mail Notifier is compatible with original MS OutlookTMand OutlookTM2002 to 2005.
The Mail Notifier will attempt to automatically identify whether the Outlook is a newer
version. A red bar appears under the Mail Notifier splash window to confirm that the
detection of the 2002 or newer version is acceptable. With the newer versions, no
additional steps should be taken to enable the connection between the Mail Notifier and
the Email server.
MS Outlook tends to require that the users respond to a “login box” in order for
email access to be activated for Mail Notifier. Some other email clients may
allow for Mail Notifier to gain access without user login, as may be desired for a
system recovering from a power outage. See the Help files for more
information.
Figure 4.32 iServer Mail Notifier Profile Setup
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4.12.3 Device Setting and Configuration
Alarm Editor
OK
Cancel
Help
Add
Del
Bus Address/Device ID
Socket Number
Description
Src ID
Reading Cmd
Server IP Address
3
2000
Dev1
zRdgA
192.168.1.200
Device Info (1 of 2)
Alarm Type
Alarm High
Alarm Low
Alarm High
73
0
Info Message
Email Interval
Monitor Interval
0.05
Alarm Hold Time 0.0
0.5
hrs.
min.
min.
Alarm Configuration
Only Monitor Access
to iServer device
Device setup requires:
• Entering the IP Address for iServer device (for example 192.168.1.200).
• Specifying Socket (or Port) Number (1000 or 2000 depending on iServer settings).
• Defining RS485 Unit # interface address (1 to 199). Enter "0" for RS232 interface
or for iServer.
• Entering Reading Command. Normally set to X01 to obtain reading from the
devices.If you want to change this setting, refer to HTTPget Section 4.8.
• Defining the Alarm Setup (High/Low, High value, or Low value).
• Specifying Pause Interval. It determines how many seconds each subsequential alarm
notification will be sent.
• Determining Monitor Interval. It establishes the interval or time resolution in seconds
for which readings will be obtained from the device.
X01
Figure 4.33 iServer Mail Notifier Device Setting
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4.13 iLog Software
The iLog Software can only be used with our brand of instruments. For complete
information of how to use the iLog software, click on the Help menu of the main window.
This is an Excel application software that can log data from our instruments over the
local network (Ethernet) or the internet.
a)Download the iLog software from the website listed in this manual.
b)Install iLog software on a networked PC. This software is compatible with Windows
95, 98, NT, 2000, and XP.
c)For complete information of how to use the iLog software, click on the HELP button.
d)There is a list of Error Messages in Appendix E.
Figure 4.34 iLog Software Logging Data from an iSeries
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PART 5 SPECIFICATIONS
Serial Interface
Interface:RS232 or RS485 (2-wire)
Connector:DB9 (male DTE) for Wall Mount;
8 position Terminal Block plugs for DIN Rail
Serial Data Rates:300 to 115,200 bps
Characters:7 or 8 data bits
Parity:odd, even, or none
Stop Bits:1 or 2
Flow Control:Hardware (CTS/RTS) and Software (Xon/Xoff)
Digital I/O’s4 digital input/output lines
Compliant to Standard:IEEE 802.3
Indicators (LED’s):Network Activity (red), Network Link (green), TX-Transmit
(yellow), RX-Receive (green); Power (green)
Processor CPU:Enhanced 8051, 22 MHz
Processor Memory:512 Kbyte Flash, 16 Kbyte SRAM
Embedded Web Server:Serves dynamic Web pages and Java applets (256 Kbyte
capacity)
Management:Device configuration and monitoring through embedded
Web server, Telnet login, Serial login, iConnect
General
Power Input (for EIS-W):9 to 12 Vdc
Consumption:2.5 W max.
Safety Qualified ac Power Adapter (included):
Nominal Output:9 Vdc @ 0.5 A
Input:100 to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz
Operating Temp:0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Power Input (for EIS-2B):10 to 32 Vdc
Consumption:2 W max
(DC Power supply sold separately: iDRN-PS-1000)
Operating Temperature:0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Storage Temperature:-40 to 125°C (-40 to 257°F)
UL Safety Tested:
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
Agency ApprovalsFCC-B, UL, C/UL, CE
Software:Firmware upgradeable; COM Port Redirector (iPort);
Configuration software (iConnect)
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Version A - new case styleVersion B - older case style
COMMUNICATIONS
ETHERNET
DC POWER IN
RESET
N/C
4.53 [115]
0.99
[25.1]
3.54
[90.2]
Material: Polycarbonate case with DIN rail mount
Weight: 113 g (0.25 lbs)
2.60 [66.0]
1.08
[ 27.4]
3.67
[93.1]
0.25 [6.4]
0.25 [6.4]
1.78
[45.2]
2.42 [61.6]
3.56
[90.3]
0.14
[3.6]
0.30
[7.7]
3.05 [77.5]
3.55 [90.2]
0.93
[23.6]
0.82
[20.8]
0.88
[ 22.4]
Material: ABS (ChiMei PA-757)
Weight: 77 g (0.17 lbs)
Material: Steel, with Flange Mount
Weight: 181 kg (0.4 lbs)
Figure 5.1 Wall Mount iServer Dimensions
Figure 5.2 DIN Rail iServer Dimensions
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PART 6
FACTORY PRESET VALUES
PRESET PARAMETERSFACTORY DEFAULTS
Network Interface:
IP Address192.168.1.200
Gateway Address0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask255.255.255.0
Device Host Nameeis and Last 4 digits from the MAC address
Login Password12345678
Admin Password00000000
DHCPDisabled
Serial Interface:
Communication ProtocolRS232
Flow ControlNone
Baud Rate9600
ParityNone
Stop Bit1 bit
Data Bit8 bits
Timeout0 msec
End Character00 (Hex) (Carridge Return)
Terminal Server:
Server TypeSlave
Number of Connections5
Port #2000
Server ModeDisable
Remote Access (Tunneling):
Remote AccessDisable
Remote Port2000
Remote IP Address0.0.0.0
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APPENDIX AGLOSSARY
User of this manual should be familiar with following definitions:
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is a protocol for mapping an Internet Protocol
address (IP address) to a physical machine address that is recognized in the local
network. For example, the IP address in use today is an address that is 32-bits long.
In an Ethernet local area network, however, addresses for attached devices are 48-bits
long. (The physical machine address is also known as a Media Access Control or
MAC address.) A table, usually called the ARP cache, is used to maintain a correlation
between each MAC address and its corresponding IP address. ARP provides the
protocol rules for making this correlation and providing address conversion in both
directions.
Ethernet is a network protocol defined by the IEEE 802.3 standard. Ethernet-based
networks use MAC Address rather then IP Address to exchange data between
computers. By using ARP and adding TCP/IP support, Ethernet devices may be
connected as part of the Internet. An Ethernet LAN typically uses coaxial cable or special
grades of twisted pair wires. The most commonly installed Ethernet systems are called
10BASE-T and provide transmission speeds up to 10 Mbps. Devices are connected to
the cable and compete for access using a Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision
Detection (CSMA/CD) protocol.
IP (Internet Protocol) is the method or protocol by which data is sent from one
computer to another on the Internet.
IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a 32-bit number that identifies each sender
or receiver of information that is sent in packets across the Internet.
IP Netmask is a 32-bit pattern of bits used to determine which part of the IP address is
the network portion and which part is the host portion.
MAC (Media Access Control) Address is your computer's unique hardware number.
When you're connected to the Internet from your computer, a correspondence table
relates your IP address to your computer's physical (MAC) address on the LAN.
Ping is a utility that tests the network connectivity. It is used to determine if the host is
capable of exchanging information with another host.
Port number/Socket number is a way to identify a specific process to which an Internet
or other network message is to be forwarded when it arrives at a server. It is a
predefined address that serves as a route from the application to the Transport layer or
from the Transport layer to the application of the TCP/IP system.
Sockets are a method for communication between a client program and a server
program in a network and defined as "the endpoint in a connection." Information
transferred across the Internet primarily occurs between sockets.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the basic communication
language or protocol of the Internet. When you are set up with direct access to the
Internet, your computer is provided with a copy of the TCP/IP program just as every
other computer that you may send messages to or get information from also has a copy
of TCP/IP. TCP/IP often is used as a general term to indicate generic access to the
Internet.
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Appendix BIP Address
An IP address is a unique 32-bit address assigned to a computer and includes:
• A network ID number identifying a network.
• A host ID number identifying a computer on the network.
All IP addresses have been divided into three smaller groups (classes) A, B and C
• Class A addresses have 8-bits of network ID and 24-bits of host ID. They can support
a large number of hosts, approximately 2 = 16,777,216 computers per network.
The IP addresses range in binary from 00000001.xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx
to 01111111.xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx
The IP addresses range in decimal from 1.x.x.x to 127.x.x.x
Class A network ID’s support a very large number of hosts.
• Class B addresses have 16-bits of network ID and 16-bits of host ID. They can
support approximately 216= 65,536 computers per network.
The IP addresses range in binary from 10000000 00000000.xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx
to 10111111 11111111.xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx
The IP addresses range in decimal from 128.0.x.x to 191.255.xxx.xxx
Class B network ID’s support a medium number of hosts.
• Class C addresses have 24-bits of network ID and 8-bits of host ID. They can support
approximately 28= 256 computers per network.
The IP addresses range in binary from 11000000.00000000.00000000.xxxxxxxx
to 11011111.11111111.11111111.xxxxxxxx
The IP addresses range in decimal from 192.0.0.xxx to 223.255.255.xxx
Class C network ID’s support a small number of hosts.
The rest of the addresses are divided into two classes, D and E.
Class D networks are not assigned to the host. They are used for multicasting.
The address range from 224.x.x.x to 239.x.x.x
Class E networks are experimental or reserved addresses.
The address range from 240.x.x.x to 247.x.x.x
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Appendix CIP Netmask
IP Netmask or Subnet Mask is a 32-bit pattern of ones and zeros used to determine
network portion of an IP address from the host portion of the IP address. Subnet mask is
a network ID that is created by borrowing bits from host portion of IP address and using
them as part of a network ID. The table below shows a default subnet mask for address
Classes A, B, and C. Each bit that is set to "1" in the subnet mask corresponds to the bit
in the IP address that is to be used as the network ID. Each bit that is set to "0" in the
subnet mask corresponds to a bit in the IP address that is to be used as the host ID.
Address ClassMask Binary Value Mask Decimal Value
or Dotted Notation
Class A255.0.0.0
Class B255.255.0.0
Class C255.255.255.0
11111111
11111111
11111111
00000000
11111111
11111111
00000000
00000000
11111111
00000000
00000000
00000000
If your network requires more network ID’s, you can extend the default subnet mask to
include additional bits from the host ID. This allows for additional network ID’s within the
network. The table below shows some examples of subnet masks and bits moved from
the hosts ID to create a new subnet.
To determine the number of valid hosts ID’s remaining after subnetting, use the following
equation: 2n– 2, where n is the number of octet digits left after the subnet mask.
ASCII Dec Hex Ctrl KeyDefinitionASCII Dec Hex Ctrl KeyDefinition
CharEquiv.CharEquiv.
NUL0000Crtl @Null CharacterDC11711Crtl QData Control 1
- XON
SOH0101Crtl AStart ofDC21812Crtl RData Control 2
Header
STX0202Crtl BStart of TextDC31913Crtl SData Control 3
- XOFF
ETX0303Crtl CEnd of TextDC42014Crtl TData Control 4
EOT0404Crtl DEnd ofNAK2115Crtl UNegative
TransmissionAcknowledge
ENQ0505Crtl EInquirySYN2216Crtl VSynchronous
Idle
ACK0606Crtl FAcknowledgeETB2317Crtl WEnd of Trans
Block
BEL0707Crtl GBellCAN2418Crtl XCancel
BS0808Crtl HBack SpaceEM2519Crtl YEnd of Medium
HT0909Crtl IHorizontalSUB261ACrtl ZSubstitute
Tabulation
LF100ACrtl JLine FeedESC271BCrtl [Escape
VT110BCrtl KVerticalFS281CCrtl \File Separator
Tabulation
FF120CCrtl LForm FeedGS291DCrtl ]Group
Separator
CR130DCrtl MCarriageRS301ECrtl |Record
ReturnSeparator
SO140ECrtl NShift OutUS311FCrtl_Unit Separator
SI150FCrtl OShift InSP3220Space
DLE1610Crtl PData Link
Escape
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Appendix EiLog Error Messages
Error # DescriptionNote
-8003User stopped logging readings.
-10005 Failed to find the iSeries.Ethernet cable is disconnected,
iSeries is powered off, connections
across the firewall require longer
“connection to socket time out”
setting.
-10006 Windows socket was closed.
-10007 Windows socket error.Wrong IP or wrong Port number
was used.
-10008 The iSeries failed to respond to a request.Wrong IP or wrong Port number
was used.
-10011Response came empty.No data was sent.
-10012 Device responded with Possibly the iLog is configured for
"Serial Time Out" string.wrong product model.
-10014 Terminal Server Mode when the Port is 1000. Try Port 2000 in iLog configuration.
-15100 Error on obtaining the temperature reading.Possibly the iLog is configured for
wrong product model.
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PART 7
APPROVALS INFORMATION
7.1 CE APPROVAL
This product conforms to the EMC directive 89/336/EEC amended by
93/68/EEC, and with the European Low Voltage Directive 72/23/EEC.
Electrical Safety EN61010-1:2001
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory.
Basic Insulation
Pollution Degree 2
Dielectric withstand Test per 1 min
• Input Power to Ethernet Output:1500Vac
• Input Power to I/O lines (DB9):none
Measurement Category I
Category I are measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the Mains
Supply (power).
Transients Overvoltage Surge (1.2/50uS Pulse)
• Input Power:500V Transients Overvoltage
• Ethernet:1500V Transients Overvoltage
Note:The ac/dc power adapter must have Safety Qualified Agency Approvals
EMC EN61000-6-1:2001 (Immunity) and EN61000-6-3:2001 (Emissions)
Immunity requirements for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments
EMC EN61326:1997 + and A1:1998 + A2:2001
Immunity and Emissions requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control
and laboratory.
Note:I/O lines (DB9) require shielded cables and these cables must be located on
7.2FCC
for CE with Double Insulation rating.
The ac/dc power adapter is 9Vdc.
The minimum output current rating is 500mA.
• EMC Emissions Table 1, Class B
• EMC ImmunityTable 1: Enclosure
Table 2: Signal Lines Ports
Table 3: Dc input/Dc output Ports
• EMC EmissionsTable 4, Class B of EN61326
• EMC ImmunityTable 1 of EN61326
conductive cable trays or in conduits. Furthermore, the length of these cables
should not exceed 30 meters
Refer to the EMC and Safety installation considerations (Guidelines) of this manual
for additional information.
This device complies with Part 15, Subpart B, Class B of the FCC rules.
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WARRANTY/ DISCLAIMER
OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year
from the date of purchase. In addition to OMEGA’s standard warranty period, OMEGA Engineering will extend the warranty
period for one (1) additional year if the warranty card enclosed with each instrument is returned to OMEGA.
If the unit malfunctions, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation. OMEGA’s Customer Service Department will issue an
Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon examination by OMEGA, if the unit is found
to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. OMEGA’s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any
action of the purchaser, including but not limited to mishandling, improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits,
improper repair, or unauthorized modification. This WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered
with or shows evidence of having been damaged as a result of excessive corrosion; or current, heat, moisture or vibration;
improper specification; misapplication; misuse or other operating conditions outside of OMEGA’s control. Components which
wear are not warranted, including but not limited to contact points, fuses, and triacs.
OMEGA is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various products. However, OMEGA neither assumes
responsibility for any omissions or errors nor assumes liability for any damages that result from the use of its
products in accordance with information provided by OMEGA, either verbal or written. OMEGA warrants only that the
parts manufactured by it will be as specified and free of defects. OMEGA MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR
REPRESENTAT IONS OF ANY KIND WHATS OEVER, EXPRESS OR IM PLIED, EXCEPT THAT O F TITLE, AND ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The remedies of purchaser set forth herein are
exclusive, and the total liability of OMEGA with respect to this order, whether based on contract, warranty, negligence,
indemnification, strict liability or otherwise, shall not exceed the purchase price of the component upon which liability
is based. In no event shall OMEGA be liable for consequential, incidental or special damages.
CONDITIONS: Equipment sold by OMEGA is not intended to be used, nor shall it be used: (1) as a “Basic Component”
under 10 CFR 21 (NRC), used in or with any nuclear installation or activity; or (2) in medical applications or used on
humans. Should any Product(s) be used in or with any nuclear installation or activity, medical application, used on
humans, or misused in any way, OMEGA assumes no responsibility as set forth in our basic WARRANTY/ DISCLAIMER
language, and, additionally, purchaser will indemnify OMEGA and hold OMEGA harmless from any liability or damage
whatsoever arising out of the use of the Product(s) in such a manner.
RETURN REQUESTS/INQUIRIES
Direct all warranty and repair requests/inquiries to the OMEGA Customer Service Department. BEFORE RETURNING
ANY PRODUCT(S) TO OMEGA, PURCHASER MUST OBTAIN AN AUTHORIZED RETURN (AR) NUMBER FROM
OMEGA’S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT (IN ORDER TO AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS). The assigned AR
number should then be marked on the outside of the return package and on any correspondence.
The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging to prevent breakage in
transit.
FOR WARRANTY RETURNS, please have the following
information available BEFORE contacting OMEGA:
1. Purchase Order number under which the product was
PURCHASED,
2. Model and serial number of the product under warranty,
and
3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relative to
the product.
OMEGA’s policy is to make running changes, not model changes, whenever an improvement is possible. This affords our
customers the latest in technology and engineering.