User Manual Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway ® Doc: HMSI-168-92 Rev: 3.00 Connecting DevicesTM +$/067$' &+,&$*2 .$5/658+( 72.<2 %(,-,1* 0,/$12 08/+286( &29(175< 381( &23(1+$*(1 HMS Industrial Networks Mailing address: Box 4126, 300 04 Halmstad, Sweden Visiting address: Stationsgatan 37, Halmstad, Sweden E-mail: info@hms-networks.com Web: http://netbiter.
Important User Information This document is intended to provide an understanding of the functionality offered by the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateways. The document describes the physical design and function of the products. For further information regarding the installation and use of the product, please refer to the documentation for Netbiter Argos. Liability Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Please inform HMS Industrial Networks AB of any inaccuracies or omissions.
Table of contents About This Document Related Documents .................................................................................................................................... 3 Document History...................................................................................................................................... 3 Conventions & Terminology .................................................................................................................... 4 Support ...............
Table of Contents EtherNet/IP Implementation Client .......................................................................................................................................................... 35 Adapter ...................................................................................................................................................... 35 Local Configuration Ethernet Connection ..................................................................................................
About This Document 3 P. About This Document P.1 Related Documents Document Netbiter Argos Administration Manual Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway Installation Guides Netbiter Remote Access User Manual (EC310/EC350) Author HMS HMS HMS P.2 Document History Summary of Recent Changes (2.50... 3.00) Change Restructured document and revised content Page(s) All Revision List Revision 1.00 1.10 2.00 2.10 2.11 Date Nov 2012 Mar 2013 November 2013 January 2014 April 2014 Author(s) SDa SDa SDa SDa SDa 2.20 2.
About This Document 4 P.3 Conventions & Terminology • Unordered (bulleted) lists are used for information such as feature lists, and for in‐ structions that can be carried out in any order. 1. Ordered lists are used for instructions that must be carried out in sequence. Bold text is used to indicate interactible named parts such as connectors and switches on the hardware, or clickable objects in a graphical user interface.
Installation 5 1. Installation 1.1 Netbiter EC150 / EC250 DIN Rail Mount Netbiter EC150 and Netbiter EC250 are supplied ready for mounting on a DIN rail. Mounting 1. Lower the unit onto the upper lip of the rail. 2. Press the unit towards the rail. It will snap into place on the lower lip. Removing 1. Insert a flat‐head screwdriver into the slot‐ ted tab on the bottom of the unit and pull the tab gently downwards. 2. Pull the lower side of the unit free of the rail. 3. Lift the unit from the rail.
Installation 6 1.2 Netbiter EC220, EC310 and EC350 Wall Mount The Netbiter EC220, EC310 and EC350 can be screw‐mounted directly to a flat surface us‐ ing the screw holes in the metal casing. DIN Rail Mount The Netbiter EC220, EC310 and EC350 can also be mounted on a DIN rail using an optional rail mounting kit. Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway User Manual Doc: HMSI-168-92 Rev: 3.
Connections 7 2. Connections Netbiter EasyConnect gateways can be connected to Modbus devices via different interfaces and physical connections. Which interface(s) to use must be selected in Netbiter Argos. 2.1 Netbiter EC150 2.1.
Connections 8 2.2 Netbiter EC220 2.2.1 Terminal Block (12-pin) Pin +Vdc GND AO:OUT AO.
Connections 9 2.2.2 RS-485 Serial Interface (3-pin Connector) The RS‐485 serial interface is used to connect Modbus RTU devices to the Netbiter EC220. Pin A B COM Function RS-485 A line RS-485 B line RS-485 common 3-pin connector 2.2.3 D-sub Connector The 9‐pin D‐sub connector provides connectivity for Modbus RTU slave units via RS‐232 and for connecting a GPS receiver.
Connections 10 2.2.5 SIM Card Netbiter SIM card The Netbiter SIM cards supplied by HMS are pre‐configured and ready for use and have PIN code security disabled as default. Other SIM cards To use any other SIM card, the following information is required: ! • The phone number for the SIM card • The Access Point Name (APN) to connect to • User name and password (if required by the network operator) SIM cards with active PIN codes cannot be used in Netbiter EC220.
Connections 11 2.3 Netbiter EC250 2.3.
Connections 12 2.3.4 Antenna Connector The antenna connector is a standard female SMA screw connector. Optional external an‐ tennas are available from your supplier. 2.3.5 SIM Card Netbiter SIM card The Netbiter SIM cards supplied by HMS are pre‐configured and ready for use and have PIN code security disabled as default.
Connections 13 2.4 Netbiter EC310 / EC350 2.4.
Connections 14 2.4.3 RS-485 Serial Interface (3-pin Connector) The RS‐485 serial interface can be used to connect Modbus devices. 3-pin RS-485 connector A B COM Pin A B COM Function RS-485 Line A RS-485 Line B ISO GND (Isolated ground) 2.4.4 RS-232 Serial Interface (3-pin Connector) The RS‐232 serial interface can be used to connect a single Modbus device. 3-pin RS-232 connector Rx Tx GND Pin Rx Tx GND Function Rx Receive input Tx Transmit output Signal ground 2.4.
Connections 15 2.4.6 USB Connector The USB connector can be used to connect locally to the Netbiter EC310/350 for firmware upgrades, configuration or troubleshooting. See also “Local Configuration” on page 37. USB connector 2.4.7 3G/GPRS Antenna Connector (Netbiter EC350 only) The 3G/GPRS antenna connector on the front of the unit is a standard female SMA screw connector. A stub antenna is supplied as standard, and optional external antennas are available from your supplier.
Connections 16 2.4.9 SIM Card (Netbiter EC350 only) Netbiter SIM card The EC350 will automatically detect a Netbiter SIM card and apply the correct APN set‐ tings for connection with Netbiter Argos. No further SIM card configuration is needed.
Connections 17 2.5 Power ! Make sure that the power supply is correctly connected. Connecting with reverse po‐ larity or using the wrong type of power supply may damage the unit. Netbiter EC150 and EC250 Connect 9–24 VDC to Vin+ (EC150) or V+ (EC250), and connect ground to GND. Netbiter EC150 can alternatively be powered by 9–24V AC. Netbiter EC220 Connect 9–24 VDC to +VDC, and connect ground to GND Netbiter EC310/350 Connect 12–48 VDC to + (plus), and connect ground to ‐ (minus).
LED Indicators 18 3. LED Indicators 3.1 Netbiter EC150 3.1.1 Module Status The Module Status LED indicates the functional status of the unit. During startup the Mod‐ ule Status LED will first show orange, then steady green until startup has completed. Indication Off Orange / Green (steady) Green (3 flashes) Red (2 flashes) Red (3 flashes) Meaning No power Unit is starting up (ca.
LED Indicators 19 3.2 Netbiter EC220 When power is applied all the LED indicators will be lit while the gateway is starting up. After the startup sequence has completed they will indicate system status. 3.2.1 Power Indication Off Green (steady) Meaning No power Unit has power 3.2.
LED Indicators 20 3.3 Netbiter EC250 3.3.1 Module Status During startup the Module Status LED will first show red and then steady green. It will take approximately 40 seconds for the unit to complete the startup sequence. The Module Status LED then alternates between displaying system status and mobile net‐ work signal strength for 2 seconds each in a 4–second cycle. If a mobile network connection has not been set up, the LED will stay unlit during the second part of the cycle.
LED Indicators 21 3.3.2 Serial Status Indicates data traffic on the RS‐232, RS‐422 and RS-485 serial ports as well as GPRS traffic. Indication Green (flashing) Red (flashing) Orange (steady) Meaning Receiving serial packet Transmitting serial packet Unit is starting up 3.3.3 Ethernet Activity Indication Green (flashing) Meaning Receiving Ethernet packet 3.3.
LED Indicators 22 3.4 Netbiter EC310 When power is applied all the LED indicators will be lit while the gateway is starting up. After the startup sequence has completed they will indicate system status. 3.4.1 RS485 / RS232 Indication Off Green (steady) Red (steady) Meaning RS485 / RS232 port not in use RS485 / RS232 port enabled in Netbiter Argos Port failure • Contact Netbiter support. 3.4.
LED Indicators 23 3.4.5 Ethernet Link LED:s (on RJ-45 ports) Indication Off Orange (flashing) Green (flashing) Meaning No Ethernet traffic Activity on 10 Mbit/s Ethernet network Activity on 100 Mbit/s Ethernet network Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway User Manual Doc: HMSI-168-92 Rev: 3.
LED Indicators 24 3.5 Netbiter EC350 When power is applied all the LED indicators will be lit while the gateway is starting up. After the startup sequence has completed they will indicate system status. Pressing the MODE button will temporarily change the function of the top 5 LED indicators to show the strength of the mobile network signal. After 60 seconds the LED indicators will revert to indicating system status. 3.5.
LED Indicators 25 3.5.2 RS485 / RS232 Indication Off Green (steady) Red (steady) Meaning RS485 / RS232 port not in use RS485 / RS232 port enabled in Netbiter Argos Port failure • Contact Netbiter support. 3.5.3 Uplink/WAN Green (steady) Red (steady) Red (flashing) Connected to Netbiter Argos Invalid network settings • DHCP: Check that there is a working DHCP server on the network. • Static IP: Check that the IP address, default gateway and DNS are correctly set.
LED Indicators 26 3.6 Ethernet Link LED:s (on RJ-45 ports) Indication Off Orange (flashing) Green (flashing) Meaning No Ethernet traffic Activity on 10 Mbit/s Ethernet network Activity on 100 Mbit/s Ethernet network Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway User Manual Doc: HMSI-168-92 Rev: 3.
Wiring Examples 27 4. Wiring Examples 4.1 Netbiter EC150/EC250 4.1.1 Digital Input Wiring Example Digital Input EC150 DI:DI 1/2 9–24 VDC 0 VDC DI:COM 4.2 Netbiter EC220 4.2.1 Input Wiring Examples See also “Analog Input Configuration Switches” on page 8.
Wiring Examples 28 Analog Input – Temperature Sensor EC220 AI:AI 1/2 PT100 0-20 mA PT100 0-10 V AI:COM Digital Input EC220 DI:DI 1/2 9–24 VDC 0 VDC DI:COM 4.2.2 Output Wiring Examples Analog output EC220 Analog load 0–10 V Max load resistance = 2 k: AO:OUT AO:COM Relay output EC220 24 V DC/AC 0V ! Load Fuse Relay:NO Relay:COM The relay output must be supplied from an isolating transformer using a secondary listed fuse rated at maximum 3.3 A and minimum 30 VDC.
Wiring Examples 29 4.3 Netbiter EC310 / EC350 4.3.
Wiring Examples 30 4.3.2 Output Wiring Example Relay Output EC310 / EC350 24 V DC/AC 0V ! Load Fuse Relay:NO Relay:COM The relay output must be supplied from an isolating transformer using a secondary listed fuse rated at maximum 3.3 A and minimum 30 VDC. Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway User Manual Doc: HMSI-168-92 Rev: 3.
GPS 31 5. GPS 5.1 Connecting GPS Devices For information on how to power an external GPS device, please refer to the documentation supplied with the device. 5.1.1 Netbiter EC220 To connect a GPS device to Netbiter EC220, a 9‐pin male D‐sub connector is needed. Pin 2 3 5 GND Rx Tx Function Tx (Transmit to GPS) Rx (Receive from GPS) Ground 5.1.2 Netbiter EC250 To connect a GPS device to Netbiter EC250, a 9‐pin female D‐sub connector is needed.
Activation 32 6. Activation Before the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway can be used, it must be registered and activated in Netbiter Argos. This can be done in one of two ways: • By using the gateway to create a completely new user account in Netbiter Argos. • By adding the gateway to an existing account in Netbiter Argos. About Netbiter Argos Netbiter Argos is a web‐based communications centre for all your connected Netbiter EasyConnect gateways, accessible from any Internet connected browser.
Installation on an Ethernet Network 33 7. Installation on an Ethernet Network ! Netbiter EasyConnect gateways should only be installed in networks with firewall protection. Contact your network administrator if in doubt. In order to connect to Netbiter Argos, Netbiter EasyConnect gateways require outbound (outgoing) access to the Internet on the TCP ports listed below.
Installation on an Ethernet Network 34 7.2 Network Setup - Fixed IP Address Fixed IP address settings for the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway must be configured using the IPconfig utility available from www.netbiter.com/support. 1. Start IPconfig and double‐click on the unit you wish to configure. (MAC = the System ID for the gateway) 2. Set DHCP to Off, then enter the IP address and the other parameters as required. Contact your network administrator if in doubt. 3.
EtherNet/IP Implementation 35 8. EtherNet/IP Implementation Plese refer to the Netbiter Argos Administration Manual on configuring EtherNet/IP. 8.1 Client Connection Type UCMM (Class 1 and 3 connection not supported) Adapter Timeout 1000 ms Services The following services are implemented: Code 0x0E 0x10 Service Name Get_Attribute_Single Set_Attribute_Single Addressing Class, Instance, Attribute 8.2 Adapter 8.2.1 Identity Object (0x01) Class Attributes No attributes are implemented.
EtherNet/IP Implementation 36 8.2.
Local Configuration 37 9. Local Configuration ! Local configuration is normally not required and should only be carried out when necessary. Please read the instructions below carefully. The Netbiter EasyConnect gateways (except EC220) contain a built‐in local web server that can be used for initial configuration and troubleshooting. Netbiter Argos is the preferred way of configurating the gateway and should be used whenever possible.
Local Configuration 38 9.3 Netbiter EC150 9.3.1 Login Enter the IP address of the gateway in a web browser to log in. The default user name is admin, and the password is the activation code supplied with the unit. The only changes that should be made locally are the settings for the network connection and/or firmware updates. All other settings are provided for troubleshooting and informa‐ tional purposes only. Changes made to these other settings will not be synchronized with Netbiter Argos. 9.3.
Local Configuration 39 9.3.3 System Settings This page is mainly used when updating the firmware in the unit. Updating the Netbiter EC150 Firmware 1. Download the latest firmware file from www.netbiter.com/support to your PC. 2. On the System page, press Browse and locate the firmware file that you downloaded. 3. Press Update to start the update. ! Do not close the web browser page while the update is in progress. Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway User Manual Doc: HMSI-168-92 Rev: 3.
Local Configuration 40 9.4 Netbiter EC250 9.4.1 Login Enter the IP address of the gateway in a web browser to log in. The default user name is admin, and the password is the activation code supplied with the unit. The only changes that should be made locally are the settings for the network connection and the PIN code. All other settings are provided for troubleshooting and informational purposes only. Changes made to these other settings will not be synchronized with Net‐ biter Argos. 9.4.
Local Configuration 41 9.4.3 GPRS/Ethernet Failover Settings Connection Mode Connection mode GPRS only Ethernet failover to GPRS Ethernet only Explanation Ethernet disabled (default mode) The unit will automatically switch to GPRS if Ethernet connection is lost. GPRS modem disabled Connection Time Before Restore to Ethernet Sets the time before the gateway should retry the Ethernet connection after a failover to GPRS. The cycle will be repeated until Ethernet communication has been reestablished.
Local Configuration 42 9.4.4 Proxy Servers TCP Ports First check that the proxy server is set up to use at least one of the following ports: • Port 443 • Port 80 • Port 5222 If not, the gateway will automatically try to use a port that is open to the Internet. ! The ports listed above must be used to communicate with Netbiter Argos. A port on the LAN side might have another port defined for the proxy, but still needs to use one of the above ports on the WAN side (port forwarding).
Local Configuration 43 9.5 Netbiter EC310 / EC350 9.5.1 Select Login Method The Netbiter EC310/350 models provide local access via either Ethernet or USB cable. USB connection Connect a USB Micro B cable between the PC and the gateway. After the device driver is installed, a virtual network card will automatically be created. The local configuration pages of the gateway can now be accessed by entering the IP ad‐ dress 169.254.200.200 in a web browser.
Local Configuration 44 9.5.2 Login Enter the IP address of the gateway in a web browser to log in. The default user name is admin, and the password is the activation code supplied with the unit. The only changes that should be made locally are the settings for the network connection, and the modem settings (EC350 only). All other settings are provided for troubleshooting and informational purposes only. Changes made to these other settings will not be syn‐ chronized with Netbiter Argos.
Local Configuration 45 9.5.3 WAN Settings The WAN interface should be enabled when connecting to Netbiter Argos via Ethernet. When DHCP addressing is enabled the unit will automatically receive the settings for IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS. If not using DHCP, these settings must be entered manually. Contact your network administrator if in doubt. 9.5.4 Proxy Settings If using a proxy server, check the box and enter the IP address, port and protocol to use. 9.5.
Local Configuration 46 9.5.6 Modem Settings (Netbiter EC350 only) Important! ‐ There is no support in the Netbiter EC350 for using a PIN code on the SIM card. For a SIM card with an active PIN code, the code must first be deactivated by inserting the card into a mobile phone and performing the operation there. The PIN code cannot be deactivated in the Netbiter EC350.
Local Configuration 47 9.5.7 Firmware Update 1. Download the latest firmware file from www.netbiter.com/support to your PC. 2. On the Firmware update page, press Browse and locate the new firmware file that you downloaded. 3. Press Start upgrade to start the update. ! Do not close the web browser page while the update is in progress. Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway User Manual Doc: HMSI-168-92 Rev: 3.
Firmware Update 48 10. Firmware Update Alternative Methods The easiest way to perform a firmware update is from the Netbiter Argos web pages. Please refer to the Netbiter Argos User Manual for instructions. If Netbiter Argos cannot be used, the firmware update can also be carried out via the local configuration web pages. See “Local Configuration” on page 37.
Firmware Update 49 4. Click Browse to locate the firmware file you downloaded, then click Open. 5. Power OFF the Netbiter gateway. 6. Click Start Programming and wait for the process to complete. 7. Power ON the Netbiter gateway when prompted to do so. Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway User Manual Doc: HMSI-168-92 Rev: 3.
Firmware Update 50 8. Wait while the tool upgrades the gateway.. 9. When the update is complete you will be asked if you wish to reboot the unit. Click Yes to complete the process. Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway User Manual Doc: HMSI-168-92 Rev: 3.
Technical Specifications 51 11. Technical Specifications 11.1 Dimensions All measurements are in millimetres unless otherwise specified. Netbiter EC150 Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway User Manual Doc: HMSI-168-92 Rev: 3.
Technical Specifications 52 Netbiter EC220 Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway User Manual Doc: HMSI-168-92 Rev: 3.
Technical Specifications 53 Netbiter EC250 Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway User Manual Doc: HMSI-168-92 Rev: 3.
Technical Specifications 54 Netbiter EC310 Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway User Manual Doc: HMSI-168-92 Rev: 3.
Technical Specifications 55 Netbiter EC350 Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway User Manual Doc: HMSI-168-92 Rev: 3.
Technical Specifications 56 11.2 Specifications EC150 & EC220 Netbiter EC150 Netbiter EC220 Order code NB1001 NB1000 Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s - GPRS - Quad band GPRS Class 12 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Alarms Email, SMS Email, SMS Relay output (max 24 V AC/DC, 1 A) - 1 Digital inputs (isolated max 24 VDC) 2 2 Analog inputs - 2 inputs (PT100, 0–10 V or 0–20 mA) Resolution: 11.25 bit (raw value 0–2400) Input tolerance 0–10 V: R=1.55 %, A/D=2 mV Input tolerance 4–20 mA: 2.
Technical Specifications 57 11.
Technical Specifications 58 11.4 Regulatory notices 11.4.1 FCC Compliance Statement The design of this equipment complies with U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines respecting safety levels of radio frequency (RF) exposure for Mobile de‐ vices. This product contains FCC ID: QIPPHS8‐P RF Exposure ‐ This device is only authorized for use in a mobile application. At least 20 cm of separation distance between the device and the user’s body must be maintained at all times.
