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TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1: Introduction ................................................................................................2 1.1 Safety and EMC Considerations...........................................................2 1.2 Description .............................................................................................3 Part 2: Hardware ................................................................................................4 2.1 Physical Characteristics and Mounting .............
.5.8.3 Device Parameters -EIT..................................................33 4.5.9 Readings................................................................................34 4.5.9.1 Readings - Device Setpoints .........................................34 4.5.10 Terminal ................................................................................35 4.5.11 System .................................................................................36 4.5.12 Diagnostics ....................................
Figure 3.3 Figure 4.1 Figure 4.2 Figure 4.3 Figure 4.4a Figure 4.4b Figure 4.5 Figure 4.6 Figure 4.7 Figure 4.8 Figure 4.9 Figure 4.10 Figure 4.11 Figure 4.12 Figure 4.13 Figure 4.14 Figure 4.15 Figure 4.16 Figure 4.17 Figure 4.18 Figure 4.19 Figure 4.20 Figure 4.21 Figure 4.22 Figure 4.23 Figure E-1 Figure E-2 Figure F-1 Figure G-1 Figure H-1 Figure H-2 Figure H-3 Figure I-1a Figure I-1b Figure I-2 Figure 1-3 Figure J-1 Figure J-2a Figure J-2b Figure J-3 Figure J-4 Figure K-1 i16 Labeling ................
LIST OF TABLES: Table 2.1 Table 2.2 Table 2.3 Table 4.1 Table 4.2 Table K-1 Table K-2 Rear Panel Annunciators.................................................................5 Data Transmission Characteristics RS485 ....................................5 Half Duplex Hookup .........................................................................6 Command Prefix Letters ................................................................11 Command Formats..........................................................
NOTES, WARNINGS and CAUTIONS Information that is especially important to note is identified by following labels: • NOTE • WARNING or CAUTION • IMPORTANT • TIP NOTE: Provides you with information that is important to successfully setup and use the iServer. CAUTION or WARNING: Tells you about the risk of electrical shock. CAUTION, WARNING or IMPORTANT: Tells you of circumstances or practices that can affect the instrument’s functionality and must refer to accompanying documents.
PART 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Safety and EMC Considerations This device is marked with the international caution symbol. It is important to read this manual before installing or commissioning this device as it contains important information relating to Safety and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility). This instrument is a panel mount device protected in accordance with EN 61010-1:2001, electrical safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory.
1.2 Description The iServer is an Ethernet Server designed to connect devices with serial interfaces to the Ethernet network using the TCP/IP protocol. It contains Ethernet and RS232 or RS485 interfaces. The standard features include: • Use standard Web Browser, TCP connection, HTTPget DOS program or Telnet Simulation, for network connectivity. • Install via RS232/RS485 serial port connection. • Transfer data from RS232/RS485 serial interface to TCP/IP using built-in socket server.
PART 2 HARDWARE 2.1 Physical Characteristics and Mounting For physical dimensions and installation instructions see Quickstart and Manual for iSeries monitor/controller. 2.2 Rear Panel of iSeries Meter with Embedded Ethernet Server iDR Figure 2.
Table 2.1 Rear Panel Annunciators Serial Communication Interface Section (For -C4EIT): Pin 10 -Rx/Tx Pin 9 +Rx/Tx Pin 8 Return, Common Ground Shield connection Network Communication Interface Section: ETHERNET RESET RJ-45 interface for 10BASE-T connection. Button: Used for power reseting the iServer. C / ACT ON / NET LED (Green) not active. LED (Green) Solid: Indicates good network link. T / TX LED (Yellow) Blinking: Indicates transmitting data to the serial port.
2.3.1 Wiring Master/Slave Units via RS485 Interface RS485 interface uses a two-wire communication system (one for transmitting and one for receiving) plus a common wire to connect to the shield of the cable. It is recommended to use a shielded cable with one twisted pair. Use of twisted pair and shield will significantly improve noise immunity. Figure 2.3 shows multi-point, half-duplex RS485 interface connections for the iServer. Figure 2.
2.4 Network Communication Interfaces 2.4.1 10BASE-T RJ-45 Pinout The 10BASE-T Ethernet network 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.
PART 3 NETWORK CONFIGURATION 3.1 Network Protocols The iServer can be connected to an Ethernet network using standard IP protocols including TCP, UDP, SNMP, SMTP, ARP, HTTP (WEB server), DHCP, DNS, Telnet, and Modbus TCP/IP. 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.
3.3 DHCP DHCP, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, enables computers and devices to extract their IP configurations from a server (DHCP server). If DHCP is enabled on your iServer, as soon as the iServer is connected to the network, there is an exchange of information between the iServer and the DHCP server. During this process the IP address, the Gateway address, and the Subnet Mask, will be assigned to the iServer by the DHCP server.
3.6 TCP Port (Socket) Number All TCP connections are defined by an IP address and a port number. A port number is an internal address that provides a TCP/IP interface between an application software on a computer and a device on the network. There are three default TCP port (socket) numbers assigned to the iServer: 1.
PART 4 OPERATIONS This iServer can be configured in several ways, depending on user’s preference and network setup. It can be configured using a Web browser like Chrome, Internet Explorer, or Firefox to access its Web server. It can also be configured using a TCP connection to port 2002 using a command line interface. The iConnect Configuration Software can also be used to find and configure the iServer over the Ethernet. 4.
Where: "*" is the selected Recognition Character. You may select any ASCII table symbol from "!" (HEX address "21") to the right-hand brace (HEX "7D") except for the caret "^", "A", "E", which are reserved for bus format request. "ccc" stands for the hex-ASCII Command Class letter (one of eleven given in Table 4.1), followed by the two hex-ASCII Command Suffix characters identifying the meter data, features, or menu items to which the command is directed.
4.4 Default IP Address 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.
4.5 • • • Access and Configuration Using a Web Browser Start your web browser. In the URL field, type http://192.168.1.200 (iServer’s default IP address) The iServer will display the LOGIN page, as shown below. Figure 4.2 iServer LOGIN Page In order to access iServer’s web pages, users may be prompted for a password. Figure 4.3 iServer LOGIN and ADMINISTRATOR Passwords There are two different access levels: 1. LOGIN Password is required to access the iServer’s web server unless it’s disabled.
4.5.1 Overview Once the LOGIN password is entered, the OVERVIEW page will appear which provides a summary of important parameters within the iServer. All the fields are read-only. Figure 4.4a iServer -C4EIT OVERVIEW Page Figure 4.
4.5.2 Network This page provides configurations for the Ethernet interface and TCP/IP parameters. Fields are described below. Figure 4.5 iServer NETWORK Page DHCP – If the box is checked the iServer will dynamically request an IP address, a subnet mask, a gateway address, and a DNS address from the DHCP server. By default the DHCP option is disabled. For more information about DHCP, see Section 3.3. MAC Address – This Indicates the hardware address of the iServer and it’s nonconfigurable.
4.5.2 Network (continued) Subnet Mask – 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. When DHCP is enabled this field will be dimmed. The iServer’s default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Consult with your IT department for obtaining a subnet mask. Gateway Address – This points to the router that forwards traffic to a destination address outside of the subnet on which the iServer resides.
4.5.3 Serial (RS485 Serial Port) These pages provide configurations for the iServer’s serial port as well as different techniques for bridging data between serial and Ethernet ports (see Figures 4.6 through 4.10). Fields are described below. The RS485 Service Port Tab as shown in Figure 4.6 will appear only for option C4EIT. For the iSeries EIT option the following parameters: 9600,O,7,1,none are fixed and the device must be set to these parameters. For EIT option there will be no tab. 4.5.3.
4.5.3.2 Network-to-Serial For units with -EIT option the RS485 Serial Port tab will not be part of web page. Figure 4.7 iServer SERIAL Page – Network to Serial Local Port – This is the port number assigned to the iServer’s serial port for the purpose of TCP, UDP, or ModbusTCP connection.
4.5.3.3 Packing Techniques Figure 4.8 iServer SERIAL Page – Packing Techniques End Character – When this hexadecimal character is received by the iServer on its serial port, the iServer will forward the buffered serial data to the Ethernet. The default value is D, which means the iServer requires no End Character to forward the data to the network. Forward End Character – If this option is checked, the iServer will send the End Character out to the Ethernet as part of the data.
4.5.3.3 Packing Techniques (continued) Packet Length – If the received data length (in bytes) matches the entered value, the data will be sent out to the network. The data length of up to 1024 bytes can be entered. Enter 0 if you don’t need to limit the length. The default is 0. Inactivity Timeout – This option impacts Network-to-Serial and Serial-to-Network connections. The iServer will drop the TCP connection if there is no activity before the defined time expires.
4.5.3.4 Multi-host Connection (Continued) Connection Type – The options are Disable, Simultaneous, and Sequential. The iServer can send the received serial data to multiple network hosts Simultaneously or Sequentially. In Simultaneous mode, the received serial data will be transmitted to all the network nodes that are indicated in the host table (using TCP or UDP protocol depending on which protocol is selected under the NETWORK page).
4.5.4.1 Date and Time Current Date – This field indicates the iServer’s real time clock date. The format is yyyy/mm/dd. When there is no date defined, the iServer will be defaulted to 2099/01/01 and be shown in red to alert you that it has not yet been set. Current Time – This field indicates the iServer’s real time clock time. The format is military time (24-hour) and it is entered as hh:mm:ss. Change Date and Time – By clicking on this option the real data and time can be entered.
4.5.5 Management This page provides the configuration of the iServer’s email, SNMP and alarm settings. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a protocol used by network management systems to communicate with network devices that respond to SNMP connections for the purpose of problem detections and corrections (see Figures 4.11 and 4.12). Fields are described below. Figure 4.
4.5.5.1 Management - Email SNMP SNMP Service – This option is used to enable the SNMP service. The default is unchecked. SNMP Community – Every SNMP communication takes place using a community string. It’s configurable to either public or private. Public is the default. Contact – This field specifies the contact name to which the SNMP trap is sent. This field allows the trap to address a particular person. It is similiar to the word “Attn:” in the subject line of an email.
4.5.5.2 Management - Alarm Figure 4.12 iServer MANAGEMENT Page – Alarm Power Reset – Email – This option enables iServer to send an email when it is rebooted. Power Reset – Trap – This option enables iServer to send a trap when it is rebooted. IP Address Changed – Email – This option enables iServer to send an email when the iServer’s IP Address is changed. IP Address Changed – Trap – This option enables iServer to send a trap when the iServer’s IP Address is changed.
4.5.5.2.1 Sending Txt Messages to a Cell Phone To send an alarm as a text message to your cell phone you need to enter the email address that is associated with your cell phone number. For example: 7145551212@xxxx.xxx where 714-555-1212 is the cell phone number and xxxx.xxx is the domain name for the telecomm provider. You’ll just need to find the correct email format for your cell phone provider. Here are a few examples of email formats for providers in the U.S. T-Mobile phone_number@tmomail.
4.5.6 Security This page provides security and access settings for the iServer. Administrator password (default is 00000000) is required to access the SECURITY page. Fields are described below. Figure 4.13 iServer SECURITY Page Login Password – To access the iServer’s web server this password is required. The password length can be up to 16 alphanumeric case-sensitive characters. To change the password click on change. Empty box means no password is required. The default Login Password is 12345678.
4.5.6 Security (continued) Telnet Console Access – If checked, Telnet to the iServer’s port 2002 is allowed. The default is checked. The password for the Telnet Console Access is the same as the Administrator Password. Web Server Access – If checked, a web browser can be used to connect to the iServer’s web server. If unchecked, access to the iServer’s web server will be blocked. The default is checked.
4.5.8 Device Setup -C4EIT This option allows the users to add up to eight device names, commands and a response unit. The iServer will send the entered commands on the serial port and will receive the responses from those devices. Clicking on Readings page link will show the response. On this page there is a Device Number column (No), which has numbers from 1 to 8. These numbers are links to the parameters of each device; click on them to enter the device name, address, command and unit. Figure 4.
4.5.8.1 Device Parameters -C4EIT After clicking on any of the numbers (1 through 8), you will be directed to the DEVICE PARAMETERS page. Device name - This field allows you to enter the device name and can take up to eight alphanumeric characters. Default is blank. Device address - This column only appears for RS485 (-C4EIT). Device address or ID is in HEX format. See Appendix D for conversion. Default is blank. Reading command - This field is where the actual command is typed.
4.5.8.2 Device Setup -EIT This option allows the users to add up to eight device labels, commands and a response unit. The iServer will send the entered commands on the serial port and will receive the responses from those devices. Clicking on Readings page link will show the response. You can setup and display your device’s different values (e.g. Peak and Valley). Refer to your device’s Serial Communication Manual for a list of Commands.
4.5.8.3 Device Parameters -EIT After clicking on any of the numbers (1 through 8), you will be directed to the DEVICE PARAMETERS page. Device name - This field allows you to enter the device name and can take up to eight alphanumeric characters. Default is blank. Reading command - This field is where the actual command is typed. The iServer will send this command to the serial device as soon as the READINGS page link is clicked. Default is blank. Setpoint - This field is where the setpoint command is typed.
4.5.9 Readings After adding the Device Parameters, including the Command, clicking on the READINGS page allows you to monitor the response back from the serial device. You can access the setpoints by clicking on the numbers 1 to 8. Figure 4.19 iServer READINGS Page (-C4EIT) Auto Update - To change the time interval of the page refresh, enter the amount of seconds in the box. If you want to manually refresh the page, refresh your browser or click on Readings. 4.5.9.
4.5.10 Terminal On this page you can send and receive data to and from the serial device. Simply, type the command in the white area and as you type the characters, the characters will be transmitted out from the serial port of the iServer. If you want to send the whole command as a word, simple paste the word in the same area. This is an excellent tool to retrieve data from the serial port without any special software, only a web browser. Figure 4.
4.5.11 System This page provides various options to reboot, restore defaults, upgrade firmware and download/upload configuration for the iServer. Fields are described below. Figure 4.22 iServer SYSTEM Page Reboot – Clicking on OK button will reboot the iServer. After rebooting, please wait 15 seconds before reconnecting. Defaults – Clicking on OK button will reset the iServer to factory default settings. After Defaults, you need to reboot.
Download Config – Using this option you can download the configuration file that contains all the settings stored in the iServer and use it as a reference. Upload Config – Using this option you can upload the saved configuration file to the iServer. It is recommended to download and store a working copy of this configuration file in case the device is configured improperly. You can then set the iServer to its default settings and upload the configuration file again.
4.5.12.2 Diagnostics - Ethernet Port This section of the webpage provides information about Ethernet packets sent/received by the iServer. TCP – Received – TCP packets received by the iServer. TCP – Transmitted – TCP packets transmitted by the iServer. UDP – Received – UDP packets received by the iServer. UDP – Transmitted – UDP packets transmitted by the iServer. ICMP – Received – ICMP packets received by the iServer. ICMP – Transmitted – ICMP packets transmitted by the iServer.
PART 5 SPECIFICATIONS Serial Interface (-C4EIT) Interface: RS422 or RS485 (2-wire) Connector: Terminal Block Plugs Serial Data Rates: 300 to 460,800 bps* Characters: Parity: Stop Bits: Flow Control: Network Interface Interface: Connector: Protocols: Compliant to Standard: Indicators (LED’s): Processor CPU: Processor Memory: Embedded Web Server: Management: General Environmental Operating Temperature: Line Voltage/Power: Low Voltage/ Power Option: *iSeries Controller max is 19,200 bps 5, 6, 7, or 8 data b
External Fuse Required: Environmental Conditions: Protection: Dimensions Panel Cutout: Software: Firmware Upgrade: Time-Delay, UL 248-14 listed: 100 mA/250 V 400 mA/250 V (Low Voltage/Power Option) Time-Lag, IEC 127-3 recognized: 100 mA/250 V 400 mA/250 V (Low Voltage/Power Option) • All models: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F), 90% RH non-condensing • i8DV, i8DH, i16D: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) for UL only.
PART 6 FACTORY PRESET VALUES PRESET PARAMETERS Network Interface: DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address DNS Address Host name Protocol Web Server Port Ethernet Port Serial Interface: Baud Rate Data Bit Parity Stop Bit Flow Control Number of Connections Local Port End Character Buffering Time Packet Length Inactivity Timeout Disconnect Multi-Host Connection FACTORY DEFAULTS Disabled 192.168.1.200 255.255.255.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.
PART 7 APPROVALS INFORMATION 7.1 CE APPROVALS INFORMATION 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.
Appendix A GLOSSARY 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.
Appendix B IP 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.
Appendix C IP 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.
Appendix D ASCII Char NUL SOH STX ETX EOT ENQ ACK BEL BS HT LF VT FF CR SO SI DLE DC1 DC2 DC3 DC4 NAK SYN ETB CAN EM SUB ESC FS GS RS US SP ! " # $ % & ‘ ( ) * + , .
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Appendix E 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.
Appendix E iConnect Software (continued) d) To access the iServer for Configuration: Click on the “View Webpage” button, you will access the iServer’s home page, as shown below. Refer to Section 4.4 for more details.
Appendix F HTTPget Program 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 embedded server firmware by using TCP port “1000”. The command sends this string to TCP port 1000 and reads back the response from the same port. Whatever you write to the port goes to the serial port unmodified. Any response from the serial port can be read back from the same socket. The HTTPget.
Appendix F HTTPget Program (continued) C:\iServer>httpget -r -S "*02X01\r" 192.168.1.200:2000 02X01263.1 C:\iServer> See the data on the console if the disconnect checkbox is “checked”. Figure F-1 iServer SERIAL Page – Network to Serial If the “Disconnect After Data Sent” is unchecked, the cursor will stay with no line feed C:\iServer>httpget -r -S "*02X01\r" 192.168.1.200:2000 02X01262.9 Until time out by the httpget (aprox.24sec) C:\iServer>httpget -r -S "*02X01\r" 192.168.1.
Appendix G ARP Program 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) or remote computer (residing on the different network) through a router. Microsoft includes the ARP.EXE utility for viewing and modifying the ARP cache with its Windows products.
Appendix H Telnet Setup Telnet stands for Telecommunications Network, it is a protocol that provides a way for users (or clients) to connect to computers (or servers) on a network, whether in the next building or across the other side of the world. You can open a Telnet session using other terminal emulation programs like Tera Term Pro (downloadable from the internet), which is a free software for MSWindows. It supports VT100 emulation, Telnet connection and serial port connection.
Appendix H Telnet Setup (continued) s Is the configuration command, used to set a new setting (see the example in Figure I-3) RESET Following with a return character, it will recycle the Power on the iServer. FACTORY Following with a return character, it will set the iServer to it’s factory default settings. c The current settings will be stored permanently . q quit Administrator Password?00000000 iSeries>? Available Commands: 1. RESET (To reboot the device) 2.
Appendix H Telnet Setup (continued) | GW | Gateway | | | DN | DNS server address | | | LP | Login password | 0-16 Alphanumeric chars | | SP | Admin password | 0-16 Alphanumeric chars | | PP | Local port password | 0-16 Alphanumeric chars | | TC | Telnet console access | 0-Disable, 1-Enable | | WS | webserver access | 0-Disable, 1-Enable | | SR | Secured readings, Charts | 0-Disable, 1-Enable | +-------------------------------------------------------------+ Example: To config
Appendix I Remote Access (Tunneling) To "tunnel", in this context, is to transmit data between two points through a private conduit on a shared or public network. The network could be an Ethernet LAN, a WAN, or the Internet. The iServer allows for a connection between a serial device and a PC, or between two serial devices, using an existing network rather than dedicated wiring.
Appendix I Remote Access (Tunneling) (continued) Figure I-2 Device-to-Device Communication In order to use this Tunneling feature, some settings are required within the local and remote iServer’s. I-1 Remote iSeries -EIT/-C4EIT It’s recommended to configure the Remote iServer and have it up and running before the Local iServer is configured. 1. A static IP address must be assigned to the Remote iServer. This means that the DHCP must remain disabled.
Appendix I Remote Access (Tunneling) (continued) I-2 Local iSeries -EIT/-C4EIT 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 OK button after entering the LOGIN password. 4.
Appendix I Remote Access (Tunneling) (continued) I-2 Local iSeries -EIT/-C4EIT (continued) Figure I-3 SERIAL - Multi-Host Connection (-C4EIT) 59
Appendix I Remote Access (Tunneling) (continued) I-3 Tunneling Troubleshooting Using the original serial cable, please confirm valid communication between the serial device and its application software on the PC with no iServers in between (direct serial connection). Otherwise, reset the power, first on the remote iServer and then on the local iServer and recheck for Connection type drop down menu as simultaneous.
Appendix J iPORT J-1 iPORT, COM Port Redirector To obtain the iPORT software (iPORT.exe file) please use the phone number, as listed on the cover of this manual, to contact the Sales Department nearest you. To install the iPORT application, simply double-click on the iPORT.exe file and follow the installation steps. The iPORT is compatible with Windows NT, 2000, XP and Windows 7 (32 or 64-bit) operating systems. J-2 iPORT Overview The iPORT is a COM port redirecting software.
Appendix J iPORT (continued) J-2 iPORT Overview (continued) This connection redirection is totally transparent to the serial device and its application software. Once the connection is up from the PC to the serial device, the data is transmitted across the Ethernet network to the serial device and back from the serial device to the PC, all through the iServer and the iPORT.
Appendix J iPORT (continued) J-3 iPORT Configurations (continued) 192.168.1.200 5000 2000 Figure J-3 iPORT Main Window Figure J-4 COM Port Window iServer IP Address – This is the IP address of the iServer that is connected to the serial device on one end and attached to the Ethernet LAN on the other end. The iServer’s default IP address is 192.168.1.200, which can be changed to fit your network IP address range (see Section 4).
Appendix J iPORT (continued) J-3 iPORT Configurations (continued) Activate – If this box is checked, the selected COM port will be available for network connection. If it is unchecked, the selected COM port will be in sleep mode. Timeout – This is the amount of time (in milliseconds) in which the iPORT keeps the application software waiting before the device response is arrived. The default value is 5 seconds and it can be set between 0 to 10 seconds.
Appendix K iLog Software The iLog Software can only be used with our brand of instruments. For complete information of how to use the iLog software, click on the Help menu of the main window. This is an Excel application software that can log values from the serial device over the local network (Ethernet) or the internet. a) Download the iLog software from the website listed on the cover of this manual. b) Install iLog software on a networked PC.
Appendix K iLog Software (continued) Table K-1 iLog Excel Applications The iLog application actually consists of several Excel files, though most supported devices can be accessed by the main iLog program. The main program is listed as "iLog", plus a version number, under the Start Menu program links (those links available by clicking the Start button on the Windows taskbar). In the following table, the iLog File column shows how many sensors are logged by the main iLog file.
Appendix K iLog Software (continued) The iLog Software can only be used with our brand of instruments. Table K-2 iLog Error Messages Error # Description -8003 Note User stopped logging readings. -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.
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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 four (4) 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.
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