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
1.1Safety and EMC Considerations .................................................................2
1.2Before You Begin .........................................................................................2
Figure 4.19iServer Mail Notifier Main Window......................................................33
Figure 4.20iServer Mail Notifier Profile Setup ......................................................34
Figure 4.21iServer Mail Notifier Device Setting ...................................................35
LIST OF TABLES:
Table 2.1Parts of iServer Unit ..............................................................................7
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NOTES, WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
Information that is especially important to note is identified by the 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.
FEATURES
•Virtual Chart Recorder
•Web Server
•Accurate Readings
•Password Protection
•Email Alarms
•Data Logging
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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 iServer 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.
1.3 Description
View Barometric Pressure, Temperature + Humidity with a Web Browser.
The iServer transmitter let’s you monitor and record Barometric Pressure, Temperature,
Relative Humidity and Dew Point over an Ethernet network or the Internet with no special
software except a Web Browser.
The iBTHX is for barometric pressure, temperature, relative humidity and dew
point. The iBTX is for barometric pressure and temperature. The difference
between the iBTHX and the iBTX is only the probe/sensor.
The iServer serves Active Web Pages to display real time readings, display charts of
barometric pressure, temperature and humidity, or log data in standard data formats for
use in a spreadsheet or data acquisition program such as Excel or Visual Basic.
The virtual chart viewed on the web page is a JAVA™ Applet that records a chart over
the LAN or Internet in real time. With the iServer, there is no need to invest time and
money learning a proprietary software program to log or chart the data.
Adjustable Charts
: Chart scales are fully adjustable on the fly. For example, the chart
can display one minute, one hour, one day, one week, one month or one year.
Temperature and humidity can be charted across the full span (-40 to 125°C, and
0 to 100% RH) or within any narrow range (such as 20 to 30°C). Barometric Pressure
can be displayed in mbar (hectopascals hPa), millimeters of Mercury (mmHg), or inches
of Mercury (inHg).
Display and Chart Measurements: The iServer transmitters come complete with a barometric
pressure, temperature and humidity probe for measurement of a single location.
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Award-winning Technology: The iServer is simple to install and use. It features award-
ETHERNET
DC POWER IN
RESET
COL
ON
TX
RX
COMPUTER
(iLOG application
software)
COMPUTER
(Standard
Web Browser)
winning technology that requires no special software except a Web Browser.
The iServer connects to an Ethernet Network with a standard RJ45 connector and sends
data in standard TCP/IP packets. It is easily configured with a simple menu using a Web
Browser and can be password protected. From within an Ethernet LAN or over the
Internet, the user simply types its IP address or an easy to remember name such as
"Room 5" or "ServRoom" in any Web Browser, and the iServer serves a Web Page with
the current readings.
Typical Applications: The iServer is great for monitoring temperature + humidity in
applications such as: clean rooms, computer rooms, HVAC systems, pharmaceutical
and food processing and storage, hospitals, laboratories, semiconductor fabs, electronic
assembly, warehousing, museums, manufacturing, greenhouses, farm animal shelters,
and many more.
Email Alarms: All iServer models that are on a LAN that is connected to the Internet can
trigger an alarm that can be sent by email to a single user or to a group distribution list,
including text messages to cell phones and PDA’s.
This device can be purchased as a stand alone DIN Rail mounted unit (iBTX-D or
iBTHX-D), as a bench/wall mount unit (iBTX-W or iBTHX-W), or as a bench/wall
mount unit with an LCD display, Flash Memory Card and Back-up Battery (iBTX-M).
The following example illustrates how you can hookup an iServer to your network:
A standard web browser can be used to monitor and chart barometric pressure,
temperature, humidity, and dew point. The browser can also be used to configure the
device’s IP address, passwords for access and overall configuration parameters.
An iLD Big Display can display temperature and barometric pressure received from an
iServer over the Ethernet or the Internet. The following example illustrates how you can
hookup an iServer and iLD to your network:
Figure 1.1 iServer with Probe on the Ethernet Network
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PART 2 HARDWARE
9-12 Vdc
0.25 [6.4]
0.25 [6.4]
1.78 [45.2]
2.42 [61.6]
3.56 [90.3]2.00 [50.8]
9.15 [232.3]
0.14 [3.6]
0.30 [7.7]
3.05 [77.5]
3.55 [90.2]
0.82 [20.8]
0.12 [3.0]
2.1 Mounting
2.1.1 Mounting the Wall Mount iServer
Position unit where required. Mark and drill holes as required.
If unit is to be mounted on a flat surface, you may take the bottom rubber feet off the
unit.
It is recommended that you ground your unit by wrapping a wire around the mounting
tab screw and tightening a lock washer so that it embeds itself into the metal of the
mounting tab.
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
2.1.3 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
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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)N/C - not used
2)To change to default factory settings
3)To enable/disable DHCP
4)N/C - not used
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 a 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
iBTHX-W / iBTX-W DB9
Pin# SignalPin# Signal
1Data Out (B)6Data In (B)
2N/C7CLK (B)
3N/C8SCK (H)*
4Data (H)*93.3 Vdc
5GND
* Applies only to iBTHX models
iBTHX-D / iBTX-D
Pin# Top Connector
5Data In (B)Orange
6CLK (B)Blue
7SCK (H)*Red/Blk
8Data (H)*Wht/Blk
Pin # Bottom Connector
13.3VRed
2GNDWhite
3N/C
4Data Out (B) Black
B = Barometric Pressure
*H = Humidity
Figure 2.3 Parts of the iServer Unit
Table 2.1 Parts of iServer Unit
SENSORDB9 or Screw Terminal Block Connections
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 LINK LED (Green) Solid: Indicates good network link.
DIAGLED (Yellow and Green) Diagnostics: at boot-up they light up for 2 seconds, then
POWERLED (Green) Solid: Indicates Power-ON (for -W model only).
DC Power Supply Section:
+Plus power supply wire connection (inside the plug for -W model).
-Minus power supply wire connection (outside the plug for -W model).
turn off; DHCP: if DHCP is enabled, they blink and stay solid periodically
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2.4 Network Communication Interfaces
2.4.1 10Base-T RJ-45 Pinout
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 2.4 RJ45 Pinout
2.4.2 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 below.
Figure 2.5 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 configured correctly to do 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 menu 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 establish a connection to the iServer’s sensor. Every
computer using TCP/IP should have a unique 32-bit address which 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 of 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 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 socket port numbers assigned to the iServer:
1. Port (socket) number 1000 when using HTTPget program (see Section 4.5).
2. Port (socket) number 2000 when trying to access the sensor (probe) connected to
the port of the iServer to receive ASCII data.
3. Port (socket) number 2002 when trying to access the iServer itself for Power
Recycling the iServer remotely. 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.
Figure 3.3 Telnet Login into the iServer
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.
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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 configured using a Web browser, like Netscape or Internet
Explorer. It can also be configured using NEWPORT’s iConnect Configuration Software.
If DHCP and DNS servers are used, the connection is very simple, no need to find the right
IP address or watch for network conflicts, these are all done 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 iServer’s 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.
4.0 Testing the Connection
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 Sensor
Access Control
Chart
Configuration
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
Login Password:
Admin Password:
Host Name:
MAC Address: 0A:0B:0C:0D:0E:0F
IP Address:
Gateway Address:
Subnet Mask:
Main Menu
Access Control
Save Reset
0.0.0.0
00000000
12345678
255.255.255.0
192.168.1.200
eis0e0f
http://192.168.1.200
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
iSERVER HOME PAGE
Firmware Version x.x
http://192.168.1.200
iServer Home Page
Read Sensor
Access Control
Chart
Configuration
• 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 in Figure 4.5, 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’s
parameters, except “Access Control” which requires an Administrator password.
The "Read Sensor" 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 Read Sensor
Title
Main Menu
http://192.168.1.200
Read Sensor
Temperature 90.5 F
Pressure 1007.8 mbar
Humidity 36.6 %
Dewpoint 53.6 F
• Click on . In a few seconds the following page (Figure 4.7) will appear
with all default values of 100.00. Then the actual readings of Temperature, Pressure,
Humidity and Dewpoint will display.
• This page automatically updates the Temperature, Barometric Pressure, Humidity, and
Dew Point.
• Click on Main Menu to return to Home Page.
Read Sensor
While accessing the Read Sensor page, If a blank screen appears without any
“java application running” or image of a “Java logo”, please verify you have the
latest Java Runtime Environment installed and configured according to the
following instructions. If you do not have Java Runtime Environment, you may
download it from our website or contact the Customer Service Department
nearest you.
If you have
an iBTX:
Humidity and
Dewpoint are
not displayed
1. Go to your computer's Control Panel. Open the Java Plug-in
2. Select the "Cache" Tab
3. Select the "Proxy" Tab. Follow these Browser Proxy Selection instructions
4. Refresh or restart the webpage.
Un-check the "Enable Caching" box
below. (Generally, un-check the box if accessing iServers on your local
network and check the box for access from your internal network to the
internet.)
1. Go to your computer's Control Panel. Open the Java Plug-in
2. Click on "Settings" & "View Applets" in the "General" tab.
3. Select the "Settings" button on the General Tab
Un-check the "Enable Caching" box. Then close dialog box to show the General Tab
again
4. Select the "Network Settings" button on the General Tab.
Proceed to the Browser tab. Follow the Browser Proxy Selection instructions
below.You should either select the "Use Browser Settings" option or the "Direct
Connection" option depending on the network connections between your
computer and the iServer product. (Generally, select "Direct Connection" if
accessing iServers on your local network and select "Use Browser Settings"
option for access from your internal network to the internet.)
5. Refresh or restart the webpage.
4.3.1.3 Browser Proxy Selection
Accessing iServer units within your internal network
•Usually when the computer and iServer are on an internal network, you will not use Proxy
server access.
•You should un-check the "Use Browser Settings" option on the "Proxy" tab.
Accessing iServer units using the internet
•Often the web browser will use Proxy server access to the internet. In such cases, the
default Java runtime settings on the "Proxy" tab should suffice. The default setting is the
"Use Browser Settings" option.
•If the default proxy setting doesn't work, then you may have a situation where the proxy
settings of the web browser are incorrect.
Diagnostics:
If the web page of the iServer appears, then the HTTP Proxy is working fine.
If the data isn't updated on the iServer upon selecting the Read Sensor web page, there may be
a problem with access through a winsock proxy server. In such cases your network
administrator will need to provide the winsock proxy server and port #s. (If the administrator
requires knowledge of the port # required on the iServer, the value is 2003).
These values should be entered into the Socks line on the "Proxy" tab (of the Java Plugin
control panel) or into the "connections" tab on the View,Internet Options dialog and make sure
that the Proxy tab shows that the "Use Browser Settings" option is not selected (i.e. when you
specify proxy connections in the Java Plugin control panel.
Accessing iServer units over Peer-to-Peer network
A simple peer-to-peer network is setup by disconnecting from the main network (as users will
often do when trying to do initial setup of the iServer) and then connecting the iServer to another
computer using a ethernet hub, an ethernet switch, or a Cross-over cable connection.
Often when using a peer-to-peer network, the Java plugin and the web browser (such as
Internet Explorer) have internet connections configured to connect through proxy servers. In
such case, you will need to simply assign the final IP address on this peer to peer network and
then view the iServer charts after connecting the iServer into the regular network. Otherwise you
can disable the Java plug-in's "Use Browser Settings" temporarily and then reconfigure the Java
plug-in settings for regular network access after testing the iServer chart access on your peerto-peer network.
The "Use Browser Settings" should not be selected. And the HTTP and Socks proxy entries
should be blank. Also, setup the internet browser so that proxy servers are disabled.
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4.3.2 Chart
TITLE
Main Menu
Title
(1 Day/Div)
1 Day
1 Month
1 Week
1 Month
1 Year
1 Minute
1 Hour
Wed Jun 01 12:00:00 PDT 2005
0
5/Div
50
Temp.
0015.7
300
90/Div
0%
100%
hPa
1200
RH Pres.
0040.91020.80005.7
C
Temp_RH_hPa
Tue Jun 28 12:00:00 PDT 2005
Dew.
http://192.168.1.200
Humidity Ramp
from 0 to 100%
User selectable time base
1 minute, 1 hour, 1 day,
1 week, 1 month, or 1 year
User selectable
temperature range
User selectable
temperature range
Number of degrees
per division
based on
temperature range
Actual Temperature
User selectable
temperature units: F or C
Actual Humidity
Title
User selectable Barometric Pressure units:
HectoPascals (hPa) / mbar
Inches of Mercury (inHg)
Millimeters of Mercury (mmHg)
Start Time
End Time
Actual Pressure
User selectable
Pressure range
User selectable
Pressure range
Actual Dewpoint
• Click on , the following page (Figure 4.8) should appear. The Java™ Applet graph
Chart
displays Temperature, Pressure, and Humidity values which can be charted across the full
span (-40 to 125°C and 0 to 100% RH) or within any narrow range (such as 20 to 30ºC).
The time-base can display one minute, one hour, one day, one week, one month or one
year.
If a blank screen appears without any “java application running” or image of a
“Java logo”, please verify you have the latest Java Runtime Environment
installed and configured according to the instructions (refer to Section 4.3.1.1).
If you do not have Java Runtime Environment, you may download it from our
website or contact the Customer Service Department nearest you.
Figure 4.8 Chart
If you have an iBTX model, the probe will only sense Temperature and Pressure;
to indicate this, the Humidity and Dewpoint boxes on the chart will switch
between OPEN and a false number.
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4.3.3 Configuration
No. Device Name ReadingOffset
Display
Units
Display
Format
Remote
Format
Remote End Char
(HEX)
1
2
3
4
Temperature
Pressure
Humidity
Dewpoint
SRTF
SRHb
SRH2
SRDF2
F
mbar
%
F
decimal
decimal
decimal
decimal
T00.0F
P0000.0B
H00.0%
D00.0F
0D
0D
0D
0D
0000.0
0000.0
0000.0
0000.0
CONFIGURATION
http://192.168.1.200
CONFIGURATION
Terminal Server
Remote Access (Tunneling)
Take Readings
Update
Remote IP AddressRemote PortRemote Access
Title
TCP/UDPServer TypeNumber of Connections
Port
02000
5Command
Forward CR
Secured Applet
disableTCP
02000
disable0.0.0.0
Click on Device No. on the left to modify Sensor Parameters.
Main Menu
Title______
• Click on , the following page should appear.
Configuration
A
B
C
Figure 4.9 Configuration
Below are the definitions of terms used in the Configuration Page.
A) Sensor/Device No.
Clicking on the No. 1
Section 4.3.4 for more details).
Secured Applet: If checked, the LOGIN password is required to open “Read Sensor”
and “Chart” pages.
Title: editable field which will be the title on the “Read Sensor” and “Chart” page.
, 2, 3, or 4 allows you to modify the Sensor Parameters (See
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4.3.3 Configuration (continued)
B) Terminal Server
TCP/UDP*: The iServer supports TCP and UDP protocols (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 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 iServer needs to communicate
with multiple nodes over the network. In the case of directed UDP, the iServer will
transmit the data to a specific node on the network. This can be accomplished if the
Remote IP Address is set to the IP address of that specific node.
Server Type: Continuous mode sends the temperature, pressure and humidity to the
Ethernet, every two seconds. It is mainly used to send readings to a remote display or
logger.
Command (default) mode needs a command to query the iServer to send the reponse
back to querying device.
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 sensor connected to the iServer. If 1 is selected, only one network connection
can be made to the iServer’s sensor. Any number higher than 1 would allow that
number of network hosts to read from the iServer simultaneously (default is 5).
Port: (default 2000) is the default TCP port number for the port to which the sensor is
connected. Ports 1000 (used for HTTPget, refer to Section 4.5), 2002, 2003, and 2004
are reserved for internal use.
Terminal Server usually describes a device that exchanges data between
Ethernet/TCPIP networks and RS-232/RS-485 systems. With this iServer,
the data is obtained digitally from the sensor (irrelevant to RS-232 or RS-485
interface) and can be accessed from anywhere on the network.
A computer program, such as NEWPORT’s Mail Notifier, OPC Server, iLog or
HTTPget can send TCP requests and obtain readings using the Terminal
Server feature.
C) Remote Access
Remote IP Address: iServer can establish a connection to a remote device (e.g. an
iLD Remote Display with an Ethernet iServer embedded board).
Remote Port: (default 2000) the port number for the remote device to which the data
is sent (e.g. an iLD Display).
Remote Access:** Remote Access can be enabled and disabled. If enabled, the
iServer can send its data to a remote node on the same network (the “Remote IP
address” and “Remote Port” must be entered).
*TCP/UDP: when UDP mode is selected, Remote Access should be disabled
and Remote IP and Port are the UDP remote listening IP and Port. If the Remote
IP is set to 255.255.255.255, the UDP packet becomes a broadcasting packet
which will allow any device listening to the Remote port to receive the packet.
**If Remote Access is enabled, Terminal Server is automatically disabled.
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4.3.4 Sensor Parameter
SENSOR PARAMETERS
Device No. 1
Device Name:
Main Menu
http://192.168.1.200
Sensor Parameters
UpdateReset
Temperature
Reading Command:
SRTF
Display Units:
F
Display Format:
decimal
Remote Display Format:
T00.0F
Remote End Char (HEX) 0X:
0D
Offset:
( C)
0000.0
Cancel
• In the first column of Configuration’s page, click on 1 to view and modify sensor
parameters. See Figure 4.9.
You may type any ASCII characters in the first three boxes, but you must delete
the leading spaces.
Figure 4.10 Sensor Parameters
Below are some definitions of terms used in the Sensor Parameter page.
Device Name: shows on the Configuration and Read Sensor page.
Reading Command: Can be set as the following command.
SRTCRead the temperature in °C.
SRTFRead the temperature in °F.
SRHbRead the pressure in mbar / hPa.
SRHiRead the pressure in inHg (Mercury).
SRHmRead the pressure in mmHg (Mercury).
SRH2Read the humidity.
SRDC2Read the dewpoint in °C.
SRDF2Read the dewpoint in °F.
Display Units
Sensor “ pages.
: unit of Temperature in °F or °C, shows on the “Configuration” and “Read
Display Format:
Decimal - the leading zero’s are eliminated.
Raw - the leading zero’s remain.
Remote Display Format: Remote display format is used for Terminal Server continuous
mode. This determines the data format sent by the iServer to a remote network node (e.g.
iLD Display)
H37.9% in humidity setting displays H, and 37.9% is the humidity value displayed.
Example: if the humidity is 37.9, then H37.9% will be seen on the remote display. If no
format is specified (blank), there is no reading sent out. If temperature is 75.7 and
T00.0F is used in temperature setting, the remote site will show T75.7F.
This format setup was originally made for the iLD Display, which has four or six LEDs.
For six LEDs, T00.00F format, and for four LEDs, 00.0F format are appropriate.
Remote End Char: The default value is 0D (Hex representation of <CR>). This means
that the iServer sends <CR> after each temperature, humidity, pressure, and dewpoint
value. This will be done either in Continuous or Command mode.
This is how the data will appear on the host with
0D assigned:
T75.7F
P1014.8mbar
H37.9%
D44.9F
If the end character for instance is 20 (Hex
representation of space), the data will then appear
as:
T75.7F P1014.8mbar H37.9% D44.9F
If nothing is set for the “Remote End Char” field,
the iServer will then forward the data to the LAN
with no characters followed.
Offset
: Since the sensing probe is solid state electronics, there is no need for
calibration. If it’s determined that the readings are slightly off, the user can manually
assign numerical values to adjust the readings for temperature, humidity, pressure, and
dewpoint. For temperature offset, the unit must be in degree C. The Offset value can
either be a positive or negative number
4.3.5 Configure Access Control
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.
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Figure 4.11
Remote End Char
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4.3.5 Configure Access Control (continued)
ACCESS CONTROL
Login Password:
Admin Password:
Host Name:
MAC Address: 0A:0B:0C:0D:0E:0F
IP Address:
Gateway Address:
Subnet Mask:
Main Menu
Access Control
Save Reset
0.0.0.0
00000000
12345678
255.255.255.0
192.168.1.200
eis0e0f
http://192.168.1.200
Power Recycle
Figure 4.12 Access Control
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
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.
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.
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 number 3 to ON position.
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4.3.5 Configure Access Control (continued)
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.
4.4 Telnet Setup
In the Configuration page, set the Number of Connections to 1 - 5 other than 0, and use
a telnet simulation program to connect to the iServer (using Port 2000). In continuous
mode, the telnet teminal will receive continuous data from the iServer. In command
mode, the command can be sent to query the iServer and get a response back. Refer to
Figure 3.3.
4.5 HTTPget Program
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). Also 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 of Connnections 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 # of
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 NEWPORT
software or with other programs supporting TCPIP communications. The Port 1000
access can be used with NEWPORT 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.
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4.5.1 HTTPget 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 iServer firmware by using TCP
port 1000. The command string is sent to this TCP port, then the response can be read
back from the same socket.
The HTTPget.exe file is used to setup and read information from the iServer. This file will
be automatically installed when you install the MailNotifier 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.
2. If you now type "httpget" and press the "enter" key, the program options should be
displayed.
3. Next run HHTPget with the options displayed below
httpget -r -S “*SRTF\r” 192.168.1.200:1000
where:
-r –S are parameters needed for the command string
"*SRTF" is the reading command:
Commands
SRTCRead the temperature in °C.
SRTFRead the temperature in °F.
SRHbRead the pressure in mbar / hPa.
SRHiRead the pressure in inHg (Mercury).
SRHmRead the pressure in mmHg (Mercury).
SRH2Read the humidity.
SRDC2Read the dewpoint in °C.
SRDF2Read the dewpoint in °F.
\r is the carriage return termination character
192.168.1.200 is an IP address
1000 is a socket port number
Response:
076.6 (in Deg.F format)
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4.5.2 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. (Diagnostics LED is on for 2 second).
“192.168.1.200” is an example of an IP adress. It is replaced with IP address suitable for
your network
“00-03-34-00-06-b6” is replaced with your iServer product MAC address.
4.6 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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4.6 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 4.13 ARP Commands and Responses
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4.7 Remote Access (Tunneling)
COL
ON
TX
RX
Serial-to-Ethernet
(Local iServer)
Barometric
Pressure
Remote
iServer
RS-232
Application
Software
Serial-to-Ethernet
(Local iServer)
RS-232
Remote
iServer
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. There is a Serial-to-Ethernet iServer that allows for a connection between
a serial device and a PC, or between two serial devices, using an existing network rather
than dedicated wiring.
The connected serial devices to iServer’s can communicate with each other back and
forth over the networks. This characteristic is called Tunneling and it’s illustrated below.
Figure 4.14 PC-to-Device Communication
Figure 4.15 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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4.7.1 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 disable 1234abcd
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 4.16 Local iServer (Serial-to-Ethernet model)
Configuration Page
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4.7.2 Remote iServer
No. Device Name ReadingOffset
Display
Units
Display
Format
Remote
Format
Remote End Char
(HEX)
1
2
3
4
Temperature
Pressure
Humidity
Dewpoint
SRTF
SRHb
SRH2
SRDF2
F
mbar
%
F
decimal
decimal
decimal
decimal
T00.0F
P0000.0B
H00.0%
D00.0F
0D
0D
0D
0D
0000.0
0000.0
0000.0
0000.0
CONFIGURATION
http://192.168.1.50
CONFIGURATION
Terminal Server
Remote Access (Tunneling)
Take Readings
Update
Remote IP AddressRemote PortRemote Access
Title
TCP/UDP
Server TypeNumber of Connections
Port
02000
5Continuous
Forward CR
Secured Applet
disableTCP
02000
disable0.0.0.0
Click on Device No. on the left to modify Sensor Parameters.
Main Menu
Title______
1. An IP address should be assigned to the iServer either statically or using a DHCP
server.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
Terminal Server section, set the Number of
Connections to “5”.
6.Click on Save button for the changes to take place.
At this point, reset the power, first on the remote and then the local iServer and initialize
the local serial device to send or request data.
Figure 4.17 Remote iServer Configuration Page
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4.8 iLog Software
This is an Excel application software that can log temperature, humidity and dewpoint
from the iServer 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..
The Mail Notifier Software can be used only with NEWPORT Electronics 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.
4.9.1 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 4.19 iServer Mail Notifier Main Window
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4.9.2 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 4.20 iServer Mail Notifier Profile Setup
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4.9.3 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 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 SRT to obtain reading from the
devices.If you want to change this setting, refer to HTTPget Section 4.5.
• 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.
±0.8°C @ 20°C (±1.5°F @ 68°F)
±1°C for 0 to 70°C (±2°F for 32 to 158°F)
Industrial Probe:
±0.8°C @ 20°C (±1.5°F @ 68°F)
±1°C for -40 to 110°C (±2°F for -40 to 230°F)
±2°C for 110 to 125°C (±3.6°F for 230 to 257°F)
*Note: extended temperature range is for
Industrial Probe only, the iServer’s operating
temperature is 0 to 70°C.
Response Time: 5 seconds
(63% slowly moving air)
Repeatability: ±0.1°C
Resolution: 0.01°C, 14bit
PROBE PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
Wand Probe:
159 mm lg x 19 mm dia (6.25” x 0.75")
Cable with DB9 connector:
152 mm long (6")
Cable operating temperature:
0 to 80°C (32 to 176°F)
Industrial Probe:
137mm lg x 16mm dia (5” x 0.63")
Housing Material: SS 316
Cable with DB9 or stripped leads:
Device configuration and monitoring through
embedded WEB server
Embedded WEB Server:
Serves WEB pages containing real-time
data and live updated charts within definable
time intervals.
Software:
Packages available are--iConnect, iLog,
and Mail Notifier; compatible with all Windows
operating systems.
Field firmware upgradeable.
Agency Approvals
FCC-B, CE (see CE Approvals page)
POWER
Input: 9 to 12 Vdc iBTHX/iBTX-W
10 to 32 Vdc iBTHX/iBTX-D
Safety Qualified ac power adapter:
Nominal Output: 9 Vdc @ 0.5A;
Input: 100 to 240Vac, 50/60 Hz included for
iBTHX/iBTX-W
Switching Power Supply sold separately for
iBTHX/iBTX-D
Consumption: 2.5 W max.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temp: 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F)
Storage Temp: -40 to 125°C (-40 to 257°F)
PACKAGING
Material: Metal case with flange mount for
iBTHX/iBTX-W.
Polycarbonate case with DIN Rail mount for
iBTHX/iBTX-D
Dimensions: 21H x 62W x 90D mm
(0.83 x 2.42 x 3.56 in) iBTHX/iBTX-W.
90H x 25W x 115D mm
(3.54 x 0.99 x 4.53 in) iBTHX/iBTX-D.
Weight: 0.180 kg (0.4 lbs) iBTHX/iBTX-W
0.113 kg (0.25 lbs) iBTHX/iBTX-D
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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
End Character0D (Hex) (Carridge Return)
Terminal Server:
Server TypeCommand
Number of Connections 5
Port #2000
TCP/UDPTCP
Remote Access (Tunneling):
Remote AccessDisabled
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.
-10005 Failed to find the iServer.Ethernet cable is disconnected,
iServer 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 iServer failed to respond to a request.Wrong IP or wrong Port number
was used.
-10011 Response 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.
-15105 Error on obtaining the humidity reading.Possibly the iLog is configured for
wrong product model.
-15110 Error on obtaining the dew point 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 Sensor Metal Body:1500Vac
• Ethernet to Sensor Metal Body:1500Vac
Measurement Category I
Category I are measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the Mains
Supply (power). Unit measures Barometric Pressure, Air Temperature and Humidity.
Transients Overvoltage Surge (1.2/50uS Pulse)
• Input Power:500V Transients Overvoltage
• Sensor :500V Transients Overvoltage
• Ethernet:1500V Transients Overvoltage
Note:The ac power adaptor must have Safety Qualified Agency Approvals for CE
with Double Insulation rating.
The power input rating is 10-32Vdc.
The minimum output current rating is 500mA.
EMC EN61000-6-1:2001 (Immunity) and EN61000-6-3:2001 (Emmissions)
Immunity requirements for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments
• EMC Emissions Table 1, Class B
• EMC Immunity Table 1: Enclosure
Table 2: Signal Lines Ports
Table 3: Dc input/Dc output Ports
EMC EN61326:1997 + and A1:1998 + A2:2001
Immunity and Emissions requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control
and laboratory.
• EMC EmissionsTable 4, Class B of EN61326
• EMC ImmunityTable 1 of EN61326
Note:I/O lines / sensor cables require shielded cables and these cables
must be located on conductive cable trays or in conduits.
Refer to the EMC and Safety installation considerations (Guidelines) of this manual
for additional information.
7.2FCC
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
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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
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whatsoever arising out of the use of the Product(s) in such a manner.
RETURN REQUESTS/INQUIRIES
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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.