Rice Lake Ethernet TCP-IP User Manual

5 (1)

Ethernet TCP/IP Interface

For Rice Lake Indicators

Installation and

Configuration Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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

Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems. Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training

or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department.

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Ethernet TCP/IP Card Installation Manual

About this Manual

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

at www.ricelake.com.

1.0Introduction

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.

Important 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 www.lantronix.com.

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.

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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2.0Installation

 

Rice lake indicators have no on/off switch. Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is

Warning

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.

Caution

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.

 

Assembly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EGnd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C2

C1

 

RxD-

 

 

P/N Revision

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

83267-A

 

 

 

 

 

1 C4

 

C3

 

RxD+

 

J1

 

 

 

 

 

 

J2

U1

C5

 

TxD-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TxD+

 

 

33

Aux+5V

Gnd

Gnd

232-Rx

232-Tx

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EGnd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J4

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

RJ-45 Connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JP1

TP1

 

C6

TP5

TP6

TP7

TP8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+5V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J3

 

8

 

TP2

 

VR1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TP3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+6V

TP4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TP9

 

 

C7

 

 

 

 

LX1

 

 

 

 

C8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-TX+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-Tx-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3-Rx+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6-Rx-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7-SHLD

 

MANUAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

RESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

L

 

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

SW1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2-1. Ethernet Interface Card

2.1Ethernet 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.

Note Refer to the indicator manual for exact pin locations.

5.Use the screws provided in the option kit to secure the other end of the option card to the threaded 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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T

 

 

E

 

S

 

E

 

 

R

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

W

S

 

 

Diagnostic Lights

Patch cable

(Only use if terminating Ethernet cable to J4 screw terminals)

LX1

J3

 

 

 

EGnd

 

 

 

TxD+

-

 

 

TxD

+

 

 

RxD

-

 

 

RxD

 

 

 

EGnd

J1

J2

J4

Figure 2-2. Ethernet Card Installation onto 920 CPU Board

2.1.1Ethernet Card Serial Port Wiring

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.

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

 

 

1

Txd

 

 

2

Rxd

 

 

3

Gnd

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

DATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J10

1

 

GND

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

RS-232 RxD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

RS-232 TxD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

RS-232 RTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

RS-232 CTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J11

1

 

GND

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

N/C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

N/C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

RS-485 A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

RS-485 B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

+20mA OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

–20mA OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

DATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J2

1

GND

2

 

 

 

 

 

2

RS-232 RxD

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

RS-232 TxD

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

RS-232 RTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

RS-232 CTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J4

1

RS-422/485

3

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

RS-422/485

 

 

 

Z

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

RS-422/485

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

RS-422/485

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

+6V

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

GND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J5

1

GND

4

 

 

 

 

 

2

RS-232 RxD

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

RS-232 TxD

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

20mA OUT

 

 

 

 

 

Table 2-3. 720 Serial Port Pin Assignments

Connector

Pin

Signal

 

 

 

J5

1

EDP TxD

 

 

 

 

2

GND

 

 

 

 

3

EDP RxD

 

 

 

 

4

Printer TxD

 

 

 

 

5

Printer 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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Ethernet

Indicator

Card

Port

TXD

TXD

RXD

RXD

GND

GND

Figure 2-3. Ethernet Card Serial Wiring

4.Use cable ties to secure loose cables inside the enclosure away from high voltage circuits

2.1.2External 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

 

 

1

Gnd

 

 

2

TxD+

 

 

3

TxD-

 

 

4

RxD+

 

 

5

RxD-

 

 

6

Gnd

 

 

Table 2-5. Ethernet Card J4 Pin Assignment

2.1.3Reassembling 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.

Note Contact factory for washdown option.

2.1.4Ethernet 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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3.0Assigning an IP Address

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® DeviceInstallerTM

Network port login

Command Prompt

Web Configuration

Both of these installer tools are located on the Ethernet Configuration CD, PN 72763.

Refer to www.lantronix.com to ensure you have the most up-to-date version of DeviceInstaller.

Note If connecting from a PC to the Ethernet card, use a crossover cable. Otherwise, use a straight through

cable if connecting via a network.

Refer to the Lantronix User’s Guide found on the Ethernet Configuration CD for further information on the Ethernet configuration procedures.

3.1DeviceInstaller

DeviceInstaller provides the preferred method for setting up an IP address for the Ethernet card with Rice Lake indicators. Depending on firewall restrictions and other network variables, however, DeviceInstaller may not be 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 network variables.

The DeviceInstaller runs on a personal computer to help assign an IP address. To use the DeviceInstaller, use the following steps:

1.Insert the Ethernet Configuration CD into the hard drive of your PC running Windows® 95, 98, ME, 2000, or XP.

2.Install DeviceInstaller per on-screen instructions.

3.Start the DeviceInstaller program and follow the on screen instructions.

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 Note 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 Enter IP field. Record the configured IP address for future reference.

7.Press 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 Note already in use, on the network, the operation will fail.

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3.2Network Port Login

The network port login provides a way to make a telnet connection to the network port (9999). This ARP method 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

Note

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

 

other than the machine on which you are working. Once there is at least one entry in the ARP

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

2.Open a Telnet connection to port 1 by clicking the Telnet icon on the Toolbar. 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 Telnet connection to port 9999 and press the ENTER key within three seconds to go into the Setup mode. if you wait longer than three seconds, the unit will reboot. Set all required parameters.

Telnet 128.1.123.123.9999

Note

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.

3.3Command 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 Start » Run and typing cmd.

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.

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 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 Note 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.).

3.4Configuration 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.

Figure 3-3. Web Configuration Connection Settings

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