Table 4.2List of Communication Commands ................................................................43
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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: Tells you about the risk of electrical shock.
CAUTION: Risk of danger. 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
•Displays Rate, Frequency, Pulse, Total, Batch, and
Quadrature over Ethernet and Internet
•Web based interface
•No special software needed
•Up to 500 KHz input
•Chart, Bar Graph, and X/Y displays
•
2 Channel input/output
•Custom firmware and private labeling for OEM’s
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PART 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Safety and EMC Considerations
Refer to the CE Approvals Section. Always use a power supply, which complies with EN
60950 safety standard.
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 software and iServer
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
The iServer Internet Counter puts “dumb” data on the World Wide Web. This revolutionary
technology transmits virtually any conventional counting application up to 500 KHz over an
Ethernet network or the Internet.
This iServer can count contacts from the simplest button or switch, as well as count
pulses from most any conventional transducer such as a proximity sensor or quadrature
encoder. The iServer converts raw data to intelligent information.
The iServer can be configured as a virtual version of most any Rate/Frequency Meter,
Totalizer, or Batch Controller. It is a node on an Ethernet network with a unique IP
address and serves the data to any authorized computer on a LAN, WAN or the Internet.
Set points can be programmed to trigger an alarm and even send email automatically to a
Web-enabled cell phone.
No special software or drivers are required. A user can type the unit’s IP address (or
assigned name) on the address line of a Web Browser such as Internet Explorer. The
device then serves actual JAVA based active Web pages that present the information
numerically and graphically.
The iServer supports the common Ethernet/Internet Protocols: TCP, UDP, ARP, Telnet,
DHCP, DNS, and HTTP. The device integrates seamlessly with data acquisition and
industrial automation program. The iServer offers password protection for security.
The iServer provides two discrete input/output channels. For applications that use two
inputs, it can perform calculations with the data from channels A and B that can be
presented numerically or graphically, such as charting position on an XY graph.
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PART 2 HARDWARE
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
2.2.1 SW1 DIP Switch Usage
The iServer is shipped with all SW1 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 SW1 DIP switch #2 to ON
position. Power the iServer on and wait about 10 seconds until the iServer fully
boots up. Set the SW1 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 SW1 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.
2.2.2 SW3 DIP Switch Usage
The iServer is shipped with all SW3 DIP switches in "OFF" position (signal 5V max).
SW #DESCRIPTIONCHANNEL
1PULL DOWN (1K ohm)CHANNEL A
2PULL UP (3K ohm)CHANNEL A
3PULL DOWN (1K ohm)CHANNEL B
4PULL UP (3K ohm)CHANNEL B
5HIGH INPUT SIGNAL (0-12 V)CHANNEL B
6LOW MAGNETIC SIGNAL (120 mV)CHANNEL B
7HIGH INPUT SIGNAL (0-12 V)CHANNEL A
8LOW MAGNETIC SIGNAL (120 mV)CHANNEL A
Refer to Specifications Section 5 for SW3 jumper configurations.
I/OConnections for Channel A and Channel B, Refer to Section 2.4.
ACTIVITY LED (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 turn on for 2 seconds, then
turn off; DHCP: if DHCP is enabled, they blink and stay solid periodically
POWERLED (Green) Solid: Indicates Power-ON (for -W version only).
DC Power Supply Section:
+Plus power supply wire connection (inside the plug for -W version).
-Minus power supply wire connection (outside the plug for -W version).
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2.4 Wiring
1 2 3 4
Figures 2.7 shows the signals on the 8 Position Connector.
I/OSIGNALCHANNEL
CONN.
1VCCCHANNEL A
2GNDCHANNEL A
3OUT ACHANNEL A
4IN ACHANNEL A
5VCCCHANNEL B
6GNDCHANNEL B
7OUT BCHANNEL B
8IN BCHANNEL B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Figure 2.7a Wall Mount iServer 8 Position Connector
5 6 7 8
CHANNEL A
CHANNEL B
I/OSIGNALCHANNEL
CONN.
5VCCCHANNEL B
6GNDCHANNEL B
7OUT BCHANNEL B
8IN BCHANNEL B
1VCCCHANNEL A
2GNDCHANNEL A
3OUT ACHANNEL A
4IN ACHANNEL A
Figure 2.7b DIN Rail iServer 8 Position Connector
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2.5 Network Communication Interfaces
2.5.1 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 2.8 RJ45 Pinout
2.5.2 10Base-T Crossover Wiring
When connecting the iServer directly to the computer’s network port, 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 2.9 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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PART 3
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 a label attached to 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
MAC ADDRESS
LABEL IN
HEX CODE
iSERVER'S VERSION #
REMOVE DEFAULT
IP ADDRESS LABEL
AND PUT NEW
CUSTOMER'S
IP ADDRESS
MODEL NO:
SERIAL NO:
INPUT POWER:
IP:
#.#
MODEL NO:
SERIAL NO:
INPUT POWER:
IP:
Figure 3.1 Labeling
101011
#.#
REMOVE DEFAULT IP
ADDRESS LABEL AND PUT
NEW CUSTOMER'S
IP ADDRESS
MAC ADDRESS
LABEL IN
HEX CODE
iSERVER'S VERSION #
3.3 DHCP
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
SW1 DIP switch # 3 to the “ON” position (refer to Figure 3.2).
ON
OFF
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SW1 DIP switch # 3 shown in “ON” position
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2
1
Figure 3.2 SW1 DIP Switch
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 Server 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. 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.
3.5.1 Default IP Address
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 the factory default address is already in use on your network, use an Ethernet
crossover cable between your computer and the iServer and modify 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.
2. Port (socket) number 2000 when trying to access the device connected to
the port of the iServer to receive signals.
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. Refer to Section 4.8 for more information.
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PART 4
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. In addition to iServer operation, it can also be used in Telnet
simulation mode where it emulates serial communication operation over a network cable
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 done for you by your network
DHCP and DNS server. All that is left for you to do, is to use a straight network cable to
connect the iServer to a hub and power it up.
Instead of connecting the iServer directly to your network, you can configure your
PC’s network connection with an IP address (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.
Go to your computer that is connected to the same network and from the MS-DOS Prompt
window type "ping 192.168.1.200” and press Enter. If DHCP and DNS servers are used
type “ping eisxxx”, where xxxx are the last four digits of the iServer’s MAC address,
located on the device (see Figure 3.1). You should get a reply as shown in Figure 4.1.
4.0 Testing the Connection
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
Figure 4.1 Pinging the iServer from MS-DOS Prompt
This proves that the connection is proper and you can get into configuration or run mode
using the Telnet or Web browser.
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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, 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.
Place the IP address in this box
Take the MAC address from the
label attached to the bottom of
the iServer and place it in this
box
Click here to send the above IP
address to the iServer
After the IP address is assigned
to the iServer, click here to
access its web pages
Figure 4.2 Assigning an IP Address using iCONNECT
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
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4.2 Setting a New IP Address over the Network
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 a Web browser and type in
http://192.168.1.200 and it will take you to the iServer’s main web page.
Select Access Control button, you’ll be asked for the password. The default Login
password is "12345678" and the Admin 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.
ACCESS CONTROL
Address
http://192.168.1.200
ACCESS CONTROL
Login Password 12345678
Admin Password
Host Name eis21d9
MAC Address 00:03:03:00:21:D9
IP Address 192.168.1.200
Gateway Address
Subnet Mask
00000000
0.0.0.0
255.255.255.0
Save Reset
Power Recycle
Main Menu
Figure 4.4 Access Control
For the IP address to take effect, the iServer needs to be turned OFF/ON or pressing the
physical button marked “RESET” on the iServer
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.
Refer to Section 4.12 for detailed descriptions and functions of the Access
Control Page.
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4.3 Setup and Operation Using a Web Browser
• Start your web browser.
• In the URL field, type http://eisxxxx
address label located on the device
• 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 will be displayed.
SERVER HOME PAGE
Address
http://192.168.1.200
using the last four-digits from the MAC
(see Figure 3.1)
if DHCP and DNS are used.
SERVER HOME PAGE
Chart
Access Control
Configuration
Firmware Version x.x
Figure 4.5 iServer Home Page Menu
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 setup according to the following instructions in Section 4.5. If you
do not have Java Runtime Environment, you may download it from our website
or contact the Customer Service Department nearest you.
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4.4 Login
In order to access certain menu items of the Home Page, users may be prompted for a
password, as shown in Figure 4.6.
LOGIN
http://192.168.1.200http://192.168.1.200
LOGIN
ADMINISTRATOR
ADMINISTRATOR
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 the iServer parameters
except the “Acess Control” which requires an Administrator password.
The default password is 12345678. This password can be up to 16 alphanumeric
If your computer does not have Java installed, please download from java.sun.com. You
can change the Java setting by clicking its icon in Control Panel. To load the applet, you
have to enable the web browser and disable cache.
1.Go to your computer's Control Panel. Open the Java Plug-in
Figure 4.7 Java 1.7 Screen Shot
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Verify that
the path is
correct.
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