Instruction manual

XWEB 500 – rel.1.0 –

GENERAL INFORMATION

XWEB 500 is a Controlling and Monitoring system based on “WEB server” technology. It is capable to

communicate data to one external Client with the same kind of procedure used by the Internet Web Sites.

Client need only a standard Browser such as Microsoft Explorer or Netscape.

The Web Pages with all the information are contained into the server itself; Linux operative system ensures

maximum efficiency and security.

The server reads, logs and checks the data coming from the Dixell instruments connected to a RS485 line.

The communication protocol is the Modbus-Rtu. The XWEB 500 is capable of recognising also most of the

Modbus-Rtu compatible instruments not manufactured by Dixell.

ATTENTION: Always check the proper RS485 connections (see 2.1.1 rs485)

ATTENTION: Dixell S.p.a. reserves itself the right to analyse the Modbus-RTU compatibility of other

manufacturer’s devices before ensuring their integration into XWEB 500 system.

Clients to Server connection possibility:

• Modem: point to point through local and remote modem devices (“Creating a Remote Access under

Windows”);

• Local USB cable: Before pluging-in the USB cable, please install the connection software provided with

the cd-rom. You can plug the provided USB cable into labelled USB socket of XWEB 500 and on the

other side into your PC USB port.

• Intranet / Internet: where available a static IP, using the standard socket 10 Base-T with RJ45

connector.

• Cross over ethernet cable: You can plug a bridge network cable into RJ45 socket of XWEB 500 and on

the other side into your PC network adapter. Ask your network administrator to properly setup your PC to

be able to access XWEB 500 web pages.

The User interface is defined by the Browser program and it is the same for all kind of connections.

The PC-client needs only a standard Browser, there is no need to install any kind of software

Some pages created by the web server rely on Java and they need the Java Virtual Machine program that is

normally installed in the latest Browsers and operative systems.

Check the different connection under “§2.1.8 Local connectivity”.

Features and functions included into the XWEB 500 management:

• Data monitoring and recording, alarm detection and recording of the instrument connected.

• Alarm management defined by the User with visible signals (onboard led), or relay switching or remote

transmission via Fax, E-mail or sms.

• Interactive commands to manage the connected instruments.

• Parameter table programming.

• Graphic or table viewing and printing of the recorded data.

INSTALLATION

2.1 HARDWARE

ATTENTION: to protect both yourself and the server from electrical hazards the XWEB 500 should remain

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