Rice Lake Ethernet TCP-IP User Manual
Ethernet TCP/IP Interface
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Contents
About this Manual.................................................................................................................................... 1
1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1
2.0 Installation ................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Ethernet Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.0 Assigning an IP Address .............................................................................................................. 6
3.1 DeviceInstaller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Network Port Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Command Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4 Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.0 WLAN Installation and Configuration ........................................................................................ 10
4.1 Enclosure Disassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2 Installing the WLAN Option Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.3 Mounting the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.4 Wireless Configuration via Serial Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.5 Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.6 WLAN Card Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.7 Enclosure Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.8 WiPort Wireless Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.9 WiPort Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.10 WiPort Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.0 920i/iQube Email Setup ............................................................................................................. 21
5.1 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.2 Troubleshooting 920i/iQube Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.0 Streaming with Ethernet............................................................................................................ 24
6.1 Serial Tunneling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.0 Ethernet Specifications ............................................................................................................. 27
8.0 Appendix A................................................................................................................................. 28
9.0 Glossary ..................................................................................................................................... 29
Ethernet Interface Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................... 32
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ii Ethernet TCP/IP Card Installation Manual
About this Manual
Important
This manual is intended for use by service technicians
responsible for installing the Ethernet card option in
Rice Lake indicators.
Authorized distributors and their employees
can view or download this manual from the
Rice Lake Weighing Systems distributor site
www.ricelake.com.
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1.0 Introduction
The Ethernet card option comes in two sizes. The larger size (PN 83267; see Figure 2-1 on page 2) can be used in
the 920i, 820i, and 720i. The smaller card (PN 77142) can be used in the 820i and 720i. When ordered at the
same time as the indicator, the Ethernet card can be factory installed by Rice Lake Weighing Systems if
requested. Once the Ethernet option is installed, you are ready to begin configuring the scale’s IP address,
gateway IP address, netmask, and Telnet configuration password.
You cannot use a TCP/IP card if you are interfacing to a PLC. A PLC requires an IP card.
Rice Lake uses Lantronix Technology for most TCP/IP converters. Ensure you have the latest version of
DeviceInstaller configuration software from
General Terms and Information
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) can be run from the
Command Prompt if the MAC is known. This will
assign an address to an Ethernet I/P device.
IPCONFIG from any bus will assign an IP address to an
Ethernet I/P device. When entered in the Command
Prompt, it will display the PC’s IP address and MAC
address.
MAC (Media Access Control) is a unique number
assigned by the vendor for all Ethernet devices.
www.lantronix.com.
Hub broadcasts all traffic to all ports, and only the
correct address responds.
Switch sends data to only the correct device, keeping
traffic at a minimum.
Subnet Mask is a way of splitting networks.
Class A 255.0.0.0
Class B 255.255.0.0
Class C 255.255.255.0
255 Host 0 Client
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2.0 Installation
Warning
Caution
C8
JP1
TP5
TP9
C7
GND
C6
VR1
J2
U2
TP3
TP1
TP4
TP2
J3
1
J4
1
LX1
J1
1
8
33
1
+6V
INPUT
+5V
Aux +5V
TxD +
TxD -
RxD -
EGnd
RxD+
EGnd
RESET
MANUAL
SW 1
TP6
TP7
TP8
C2
C1
C3
C5
C4
U1
2004
83267-A
P/N Revision
Assembl y
D
L
D
1
Gnd
232-Rx
Gnd
232-Tx
8
1-TX+
2-Tx3-Rx+
6-Rx7-SHLD
RJ-45 Connector
1
8
Note
Rice lake indicators have no on/off switch. Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is
disconnected from the power outlet.
The Ethernet card should NOT be used to communicate between buildings. The Ethernet port is not
suitable for connection to circuits used outside the building and is subject to lightning or power
faults.
Use a wrist strap to ground yourself and protect components from electrostatic discharge (ESD)
when working inside the indicator enclosure.
This unit uses double pole/neutral fusing which could create an electric shock hazard. Procedures
requiring work inside the indicators must be performed by qualified service personnel only.
The indicator enclosure must be opened to install the Ethernet card.
2.1 Ethernet Card Installation
1. Disconnect the indicator from power source.
2. Place indicator on an antistatic work mat. Remove screws that hold the cover to the enclosure body, then
lift the cover away from the enclosure and set it aside.
3. Remove plug from cord grip on the indicator that will be used to run the Ethernet cabling.
4. Carefully align the option card connector with the connector on the indicator ’s CPU board. Press down
to seat the option card in the CPU connector.
5. Use the screws provided in the option kit to secure the other end of the option card to the threaded
Refer to the indicator manual for exact pin locations.
standoffs on the indicator’s CPU board.
6. Ensure jumper JP1 on the Ethernet card is in the +6V position for installation.
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Figure 2-1. Ethernet Interface Card
2.1.1 Ethernet Card Serial Port Wiring
EGnd
TxD+
TxD-
RxD
+
RxD-
EGnd
J 4
J 3
L X 1
J 2
J 1
R E S E T
S W 1
Diagnostic Lights
Patch cable
(Only use if terminating
Ethernet cable to J4
screw terminals)
The Ethernet card requires an RS-232 communications connection to the Rice Lake indicator. The indicator and
Ethernet card must be set to the same baud rate (Rice Lake indicators’ default serial baud rate is 9600.) To
change the Ethernet card baud rates, refer to the Lantronix User’s Guide.
Figure 2-2. Ethernet Card Installation onto 920 CPU Board
1. To attach the 6-inch, unshielded cable directly
to the
920i, remove the serial connector from
the CPU board (port 1, 3, or 4).
2. Use the supplied 60-inch, unshielded cable to
run from J2 on the Ethernet board to the
connector of choice. Refer to the tables on the
following page for pin assignments.
3. Once cables are attached, plug the connector
into the header on the board. Table 2-1 shows
the Ethernet card serial port pin assignments.
Pin Signal
1Txd
2Rxd
3Gnd
4, 5, or 6 Not used
Table 2-1. Ethernet Card J2 Pin Assignment
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.
920i
Connector Pin Signal Port
J11 1 Gnd 1
2 RS-232 RxD
3 RS-232 TxD
J9 1 GnD 3
2 RS-232 RxD
3 Rs-232 TxD
J10 1 GnD 4
2 RS-232 RxD
3 RS-232 TxD
820i
Connector Pin Signal Port
J9 1 CLK 1
2+5V
3GND
4DATA
J10 1 GND 2
2 RS-232 RxD
3 RS-232 TxD
4 RS-232 RTS
5 RS-232 CTS
6GND
J11 1 GND 4
2N/C
3N/C
4 RS-485 A
5 RS-485 B
6+20mA OUT
7–20mA OUT
8GND
9 RS-232 RxD
10 RS-232 TxD
Table 2-2. 920 and 820 Serial Port Pin Assignments
720i
Connector Pin Signal Port
J3 1 CLK 1
2+5V
3GND
4DATA
J2 1 GND 2
2 RS-232 RxD
3 RS-232 TxD
4 RS-232 RTS
5 RS-232 CTS
6GND
J4 1 RS-422/485
Y
2 RS-422/485
Z
3 RS-422/485
B
4 RS-422/485
A
5+6V
6GND
J5 1 GND 4
2 RS-232 RxD
3 RS-232 TxD
4 20mA OUT
3
Table 2-3. 720 Serial Port Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Signal
J5 1 EDP TxD
2GND
3EDP RxD
4Printer TxD
5Printer RxD
6 –20 mA TxD
7 +20 mA TxD
8 RS-485A
9 RS-485B
10 GND
Table 2-4. 520 Serial Port Pin Assignments
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Figure 2-3. Ethernet Card Serial Wiring
Ether net
Car d
Indicator
Port
TXD
RXD
GND
TXD
RXD
GND
Note
2.1.3 Reassembling The Enclosure
1. Once cabling is complete, position the
backplate over the enclosure and reinstall the
backplate screws. Use the torque pattern
provided in the indicator’s installation manual
to prevent distorting the backplate gasket.
2. Ensure no excess cable is left inside the
enclosure and tighten the cord grips.
3. Reconnect power to the indicator.
4. Use cable ties to secure loose cables inside the
enclosure away from high voltage circuits
2.1.2 External Ethernet Cabling
Configure external Ethernet cabling using either the
RJ-45 connector (LX1) or the hardwire connection to
J4 on the Ethernet card. When using an external RJ-45
connector, we recommend using a DNET 1 network
surge suppressor (PN 72682) wired through a cord
grip with the RJ-45 socket left outside of the
enclosure.
Pin Signal
1Gnd
2TxD+
3TxD-
4RxD+
5RxD-
6Gnd
Table 2-5. Ethernet Card J4 Pin Assignment
Contact factory for washdown option.
2.1.4 Ethernet Option Parts Kit Contents
Table 5-4 shows the parts kit contents for PN 71986.
PN Description
14822 Screws, 4-40NCx1/4 (2)
15631 Cable tie, 3 in nylon (2)
54325 Unshielded cable, grey 60 in (1)
78269 RJ-45 cable, 5 in (1)
83267 Ethernet card, RS-232/Ethernet (1)
72763 Ethernet CD (1)
Table 2-6. PN 71986 Parts Kit Contents
shows the parts kit contents for PN 77205.
PN Description
14822 Screws, 4-40NCx1/4 (2)
15631 Cable tie, 3 in nylon (2)
54325 Unshielded cable, grey 60 in (1)
78269 RJ-45 cable, 5 in (1)
72696 Cable, 3-pin to blunt 3-wire (1)
83267 Ethernet card, RS-232/Ethernet (1)
72763 Ethernet CD (1)
Table 2-7. PN 77205 Parts Kit Contents
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3.0 Assigning an IP Address
Note
Note
Note
The following section covers the steps required to assign an IP address. The IP address must be assigned and
configured before a network connection is available. There are four methods, any one of which can be used:
• Lantronix
• Network port login
• Command Prompt
• Web Configuration
Both of these installer tools are located on the Ethernet Configuration CD, PN 72763.
Refer to the Lantronix User’s Guide found on the Ethernet Configuration CD for further information on the
Ethernet configuration procedures.
3.1 DeviceInstaller
DeviceInstaller provides the preferred method for setting up an IP address for the Ethernet card with Rice Lake
indicators
able to find the Ethernet card. If you encounter troubles in using the instructions listed in this section, use the
Windows Command Prompt (Section 3.3 on page 7), which will always work regardless of netwo r k variables.
The DeviceInstaller runs on a personal computer to help assign an IP address. To use the DeviceInstaller, use the
following steps:
. Depending on firewall restrictions and other network variables , however, DeviceInstaller may not be
1. Insert the Ethernet Configuration CD into the hard drive of your PC running Windows
2000, or XP.
2. Install DeviceInstaller per on-screen instructions.
3. Start the DeviceInstaller program and follow the on screen instructions.
®
DeviceInstallerTM
Refer to www.lantronix.com to ensure you have the most up-to-date version of DeviceInstaller.
If connecting from a PC to the Ethernet card, use a crossover cable. Otherwise, use a straight through
cable if connecting via a network.
®
95, 98, ME,
Figure 3-1. DeviceInstaller Main Menu Screen
Rice Lake indicators come supplied with a pre-configured IP address which automatically enables Dynamic Host
Control Protocol (DHCP)—It is recommended that you assign a static IP address to your card for use in the field.
The web connection to the Ethernet card requires the original JAVA by Sun Microsystems. For a free
download, go to www.JAVA.com
4. Click Action / Assign IP Address to assign a new IP address.
5. Enter the hardware address found on LX1.
6. It is recommended that you assign your own IP address to the card. Enter a chosen IP address in the
IP field. Record the configured IP address for future reference.
7. Press
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Set IP to assign a new IP address.
The DeviceInstaller will search the network to see if the proposed IP address is already being used. If it is
already in use, on the network, the operation will fail.
Enter
3.2 Network Port Login
Note
Note
The network port login provides a way to make a telnet connection to the network port (9999). This ARP met hod
is available under UNIX and Windows-based systems.
1. Set a static ARP with the desired IP address using the hardware address of the scale. The address is
printed on a label attached to the Ethernet card.
In order for the ARP command to work in Windows®, the ARP table on the PC must have at least
one IP address defined other than its own. Type “ARP - A” at the DOS prompt (or from Run) to
verify that there is at least one entry in the ARP table. If there is no entry other than the local
machine, ping another IP machine on your network to build the ARP table. This has to be a host
table, use the following commands to ARP an IP address to the scale.
arp –s 128.1.123.123.00.20-4a-xx-xx-xx
other than the machine on which you are working. Once there is at least one entry in the ARP
2. Open a Telnet connection to port 1 by clicking the Telnet icon on the To olbar. The connection will fail
quickly but the device server temporarily changes its IP address to the one designated in this step and
sets all required parameters.
Telnet 128.1.123.123.1
3. Open a T e lnet connection to port 9999 and press the ENTER key within three seconds to go int o the Setup
mode. if you wait longer than three seconds, the unit will reboot. Set all required parameters.
Telnet 128.1.123.123.9999
The IP address you just entered is temporary and will revert to the default when the unit’s power
is reset unless you log into the unit and store the changes permanently.
3.3 Command Prompt
As an alternative to DeviceInstaller, you can use the Windows Command Prompt to set the IP address of the
Ethernet card. Command Prompt can be opened by selecting
It is also located in
Start » Programs » Accessories » Command Prompt.
1. From Command Prompt, type arp and press Enter to see a list of available commands.
Start » Run and typing cmd.
Figure 3-2. Available ARP Commands.
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2. To statically enter the IP address, type arp-s (your IP address) (mac address shown on the card). Refer to
Note
the first example shown in Figure 3-2 7.
3. Use a telnet session to activate the address by typing
telnet (your IP address) 1.
The telnet connection will time out and fail, but the address will be activated.
4. You can view the address in your arp table by typing
arp -a.
This will list the arp table and you will see your IP address and its mac address, and it will be listed as a
static entry.
5. You should now be connected and can test connectivity by pinging your address. To ping your address,
type ping (your IP address).
6. Now that you have statically established communication on your local machine, you will be able to
search and find the card with DeviceInstaller to set the permanent IP address of the card.
If you are having connection issues, there may be network variables preventing communication. Make
sure to turn off all firewalls, anti-virus software, and be logged in as a user with administrator privileges.
Other methods of configuring the settings on the card are vie the web or a telnet session. You can see the
card’s settings through your web browser by typing its IP address in the address bar of Internet Explorer.
The card be configured via telnet by typing telnet (your IP address) 9999.
When using telnet, the numbers after the IP address stand for the port number. Port 9999 “talks” to the card (used for
configuring the card only). Port 10001 “talks” through the card to the indicator (used for communicating with iRev,
Revolution, HyperTerminal, etc.).
3.4 Configuration Parameters
Web configuration of the card can be done by entering the IP address in your web browser and clicking GO (or
pressing Enter). This allows changing any or all setup in the Ethernet option card.
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Figure 3-3. Web Configuration Connection Settings
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