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IOLANDS1/TS2User’s GuideVersion 4.5Part #5500162-45July 2013

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100Serial Port ProfilesGeneral Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Listen on TCP Port The IOLAN TCP port that the IOLAN will lis

101Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Success String String that is sent to the serial device when

102Serial Port ProfilesRTS Signal Acts as DCDSpecify this option to make the RTS signal always act as a DCD signal. Default: DisabledRTS Signal Acts

103Serial Port ProfilesPhone Number to Host MappingIf your modem application dials using a phone number, you can add an entry in the Phone Number to

Phone NumberHost IP AddressHost NameHost IP Address 104Serial Port ProfilesControl Signal I/O ProfileOverviewThe Control Signal I/O profile is only av

105Serial Port ProfilesHighlight a signal and then click the Edit button to configure the signal pin’s parameters.Input Signal Field DescriptionsSee

106Serial Port ProfilesOutput Signal Field DescriptionsSee Digital I/O Extension for information about the I/O Extension tab.Configure the following

107Serial Port ProfilesModbus Gateway ProfileOverviewEach serial port can be configured as either a Modbus Master gateway or a Modbus Slave gateway,

108Serial Port ProfilesGeneral Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:ModeDestination Slave IP Mappings ButtonUID RangeIP addressSe

109Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Idle TimeoutEnable Modbus ExceptionsCharacter TimeoutMessage Tim

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110Serial Port ProfilesModbus Slave IP Settings Field DescriptionsThis window is used to configure the Modbus Slaves.The following buttons are availa

111Serial Port ProfilesUID End When Destination is set to Host and you have sequential Modbus Slave IP addresses (for example, 10.10.10.1, 10.10.10.2

112Serial Port ProfilesModbus Slave Advanced Settings Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:TCP/UDP Port The network port number that

113Serial Port ProfilesCustom Application ProfileOverviewThe Custom App/Plugin profile is used in conjunction with custom applications created for th

114AdvancedAdvancedAdvanced Serial Settings TabOverviewAdvanced serial port settings apply to all serial ports.Field DescriptionsConfigure the follow

115AdvancedModems TabOverviewYou need to configure a modem if there is a modem connected to the IOLAN. When you click on the Modems tab, you will see

116AdvancedConfigure the following parameters:NameInitialization StringThe name of the modem. Restrictions: Do not use spaces.The initialization stri

117AdvancedTruePort Baud Rate TabOverviewThe TruePort utility acts as a COM port redirector that allows applications to talk to serial devices across

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 118Network Settings Chapter 77IntroductionThe Network section is used to configure the parameters that identif

119IP SettingsIP SettingsIPv4 SettingsOverviewThe parameters in IPv4 settings are used to access the IOLAN and are how the IOLAN accesses the network

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120IP SettingsIPv6 SettingsOverviewThe parameters in IPv6 settings are used to access the IOLAN and are how the IOLAN accesses the network. Field Des

121IP SettingsAdding/Editing a Custom IPv6 AddressYou can manually add one of the following:z The IPv6 network prefix (and the IOLAN will determine a

122IP SettingsAdvancedOverviewThe Advanced tab configures the Ethernet interface hardware speed and duplex.Field DescriptionsConfigure the following

123AdvancedAdvancedHost TableOverviewThe Host table contains the list of hosts that will be accessed by an IP address from the IOLAN. This table will

Host NameIP Address 124AdvancedRoute ListOverviewEntering routes in the routing list enables the identification of gateways to be used for accessing s

125AdvancedConfigure the appropriate parameters:TypeIP AddressIPv4 Subnet MaskIPv6 Prefix BitsHostSpecify the type of route you want to configure.Dat

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 126Configuring Users Chapter 88IntroductionYou can configure up to four users in the IOLAN’s local user databa

127User SettingsUser SettingsOverviewThe Users window allows you to add, edit, and delete users from the IOLAN. FunctionalityThe Users window display

128Adding/Editing UsersAdding/Editing UsersGeneral TabOverviewThe General tab configures the basic user information.FunctionalityYou must, minimally,

129Adding/Editing UsersLevelNote:A technique for giving a serially attach user (dial-in or terminal attached), the same menus as one that is network

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130Adding/Editing UsersServices TabOverviewThe Services tab configures the connection parameters for a user. Any connection parameters configured in

131Adding/Editing UsersAdvanced TabOverviewThe Advanced tab is used to configure those parameters that control the user session; this includes sessio

132Adding/Editing UsersSessions TabOverviewThe Sessions tab is used to configure specific connections for users who are accessing the network through

133Adding/Editing UsersField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Session 1, 2, 3, 4Data Options:z None—No connection is configured for thi

134Adding/Editing UsersSerial Port Access TabOverviewThe Serial Port Access tab controls the user’s read/write access on any given IOLAN serial port.

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 135Configuring Security Chapter 99IntroductionThe Security group includes the following configuration options:

136ServicesField DescriptionsEnable/disable the following options:Telnet ServerTruePort Full ModeSyslog ClientModbusSNMPDeviceManagerWebManager (HTTP

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 137Configuring I/O Interfaces Chapter 1010IntroductionThere is a line of IOLANs that can control/monitor the f

138SettingsSettingsOverviewThe I/O Interfaces Settings window configures the parameters that are global to all I/O channels. I/O Access Functionality

139SettingsAdvanced Slave Modbus SettingsThe parameters in this window configure global Modbus gateway settings that apply to all serial ports config

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140SettingsFailsafe Timer FunctionalityOverviewThe Failsafe Timer tab configures the I/O failsafe timer. The Failsafe Timer is enabled on a global ba

Enable I/O Failsafe TimerTimeout 141SettingsUDP FunctionalityOverviewThe UDP tab configures the I/O UDP broadcast settings. The I/O UDP broadcast feat

142SettingsI/O UDP SettingsConfigure the following parameters:UDP EntryStart IP AddressEnd IP AddressPortTemperature FunctionalityOverviewThe Tempera

143ChannelsChannelsThe Channels section displays the I/O Channels window, through which you can enable/disable the I/O channels.Highlight a channel a

144ChannelsField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:DescriptionTypeRangeAlarm Settings ButtonSee Alarm Settings for field descriptions.P

145ChannelsDigital InputOverviewWhen the channel is set for digital input, it monitors voltage or current. Note that the internal jumpers must match

146ChannelsField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Description Provide a description of the channel, making it easier to identify. Data

147ChannelsDigital OutputOverviewWhen the channel is set for digital output, either voltage is applied to the channel or the channel is grounded. Not

IOLANperleMonitoringApplicationNetworkIndustrial FreezersDigital I/OInputInputOutputOutputD4 148ChannelsField DescriptionsConfigure the following para

149ChannelsOutput Specify how the channel output will be handled.Data Options:z Manual—You must manually manipulate the channel output.z Pulse—Activa

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150ChannelsRelayOverviewRelay channels can open or close a contact for a higher voltage circuit using a lower level control voltage. The Relay output

151ChannelsField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Description Provide a description of the channel, making it easier to identify. Data

152ChannelsDigital I/O ExtensionOverviewThe Digital I/O extension feature connects a digital input signal to digital output(s)/relay(s) and/or a TCP/

153ChannelsFunctionalityThe Digital I/O extension feature requires the digital input to be connected to one or more digital outputs/relays (local or

154ChannelsField DescriptionsThe Local connection option is different depending on whether you are configuring a Digital Input or a Digital Output/Re

155ChannelsConnect to When enabled, the channel/serial signal pin initiates communication to another I/O channel or a TCP/IP application.Default: Ena

156ChannelsAdding/Editing Additional HostsYou can define a list of hosts that the I/O channel will communicate to or a primary/backup host.Configure

157ChannelsAdding/Editing a Multihost EntryWhen you click the Add or Edit button, the Host Entry window appears. The hosts in the multihost list must

158ChannelsTemperatureTemperature input channels monitor RTD or thermocouple temperature sensors inputs for the most common ranges. You can also conf

159ChannelsField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:DescriptionTypeRangeAlarm Settings ButtonsSee Alarm Settings for field descriptions.

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160ChannelsAlarm SettingsAnalog and Temperature input models support an Alarm mechanism in which you can specify up to five severity levels of alarm

161ChannelsAdvanced Analog Alarm SettingsThe advanced Analog Alarm Settings window expands the basic alarm settings options to up to five severity le

162I/O UDPI/O UDPIndustrial applications often monitor the status of I/O devices such as sensors, alarms, relays, etc. by polling for I/O data. The I

163I/O UDPAnalog SectionThe Analog Section of the UDP packet is comprised of I/O data for each enabled Analog channel.Note:If the IOLAN I/O model doe

164I/O UDPDigital/Relay SectionThe Digital/Relay Section of the UDP packet provides the status of Digital and Relay channels. The data for the status

165I/O Modbus SlaveUDP Unicast ExampleFor an example of the I/O UDP unicast, see the sample program, ioudpbcast.c, found on your CD-ROM.I/O Modbus Sl

166Modbus I/O AccessModbus TCP ApplicationIf you have a Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII program, you can access the I/O by connecting to the IOLAN over th

167Modbus I/O AccessI/O Coil/Register DescriptionsThis section contains descriptions of I/O coils:z MB_REG_DI_SENSOR—Status of Digital input. 1 is Ac

168Modbus I/O AccessSerial Port Coil/Register DescriptionsThis section contains descriptions of serial port coils:z MB_REG_DI_DSR—The status of the D

169Modbus I/O AccessA4D2/A4R2 RegistersThe following coils and registers are supported by the IOLAN A4D2 and A4R2 I/O models:Data Model A1 A2 A3 A4 D

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170Modbus I/O AccessD4/D2R2 RegistersThe following coils and registers are supported by the IOLAN D4 and D2R2 I/O models:Data Model D1 D2 D3/R1 D4/R2

171TruePort I/OTruePort I/OYou can see a sample API I/O over TruePort program called ioapiotp.c on the CD-ROM.TruePort/Modbus CombinationIf you have

172TruePort I/OAPI Over TruePort OnlyIf you have a custom application that talks to a serial port, you can use TruePort as a virtual serial port to c

173Accessing I/O Data Via TruePortAccessing I/O Data Via TruePortIntroductionAnalog and Digital I/O data, as well as output control, can be accessed

174Accessing I/O Data Via TruePortFormat of API CommandsThere are two groups of commands:z Get Commands—Retrieve values of the I/O channel registersz

175Accessing I/O Data Via TruePortExample 1: Read the status of the first digital input (DI1) on a D2R2 unit.DI1 sensor is a coil register with the

176Accessing I/O Data Via TruePortSuccessful Response FormatByte(s) # of Bytes Value1 1 Command code (from request).2 2 Starting register number (see

177I/O SNMP TrapsError CodesCode Name Description01 Illegal Function The function code received in the query is not an allowable action for the serve

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 178Configuring the System Chapter 1111IntroductionThis chapter describes the alerts (syslog) that can be confi

179ManagementManagementSNMPOverviewIf you are using SNMP to manage/configure the IOLAN, or to view statistics or traps, you must set up a User in SNM

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180ManagementSNMP Traps Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Internet Address The IP address of the SNMP manager that will send r

181ManagementCustom App/PluginOverviewYou can create custom applications for the IOLAN by using the Perle SDK. See the SDK Programmer’s Guide (the SD

182ManagementConfigure the following parameter:Command LineAdvancedOverviewReview the configuration options in the Advanced page to determine if any

183ManagementBootup Files Tab Field DescriptionsYou must have a TFTP server running on any host that you are uploading or downloading files to/from.

184ManagementMessage of the Day (MOTD) Tab Field DescriptionsThe message of the day is displayed when users log into the IOLAN through a telnet or SS

185ManagementTFTP Tab Field DescriptionsYou must have a TFTP server running on any host that you are uploading or downloading files to/from. Note:TFT

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 186Controlling the I/O Channels Chapter 1212IntroductionThe Control section appears when the IOLAN is connecte

187I/O ChannelsActivate Output ButtonManually activates the channel output.Deactivate Output ButtonManually deactivates the channel output.Reset All

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 188System Administration Chapter 1313IntroductionThis chapter addresses the functions that the admin user or a

189Managing Configuration FilesDownloading Configuration FilesYou can download a configuration file to the IOLAN by doing the following:z In DeviceMa

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190Managing Configuration FilesDownloading Configuration Files to Multiple IOLANsYou can download a configuration file to multiple IOLANs at the same

191Managing Configuration Files4. Click the Download> button to start the download process. A status window will display with the configuration do

192Downloading IOLAN FirmwareResetting the IOLAN to the Default ConfigurationThe RESET button on the IOLAN allows you to reset the IOLAN to its Perle

193Calibrating I/OCalibrating VoltageWhen calibrating the IOLAN Analog input for voltage, you will need a calibration meter that is better than .1% v

194Calibrating I/OCalibrating Temperature InputTo calibrate an Analog (Temperature) input channel, read the section that applies to the type of input

195Calibrating I/OCalibrating Analog ChannelsAnalog Input can be calibrated for Analog and Temperature IOLAN models. Select the channel you want to c

196Setting the IOLAN’s Date and TimeSetting the IOLAN’s Date and TimeWhen you set the IOLAN’s time, the connection method and time zone settings can

197Language SupportLanguage SupportTwo language files, in addition to English, are supplied on the supplemental CD, French and German. You can use an

198Language SupportTranslation GuidanceTo help you with your translation, of supplied ASCII text language files we offer the following guidance:z The

199Downloading Terminal DefinitionsDownloading Terminal DefinitionsAll terminal types can be used on the IOLAN. Some terminal types which are not alr

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IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 20Introduction Chapter 11About the IOLANThe IOLAN is an Ethernet communications/terminal server that allows se

200Resetting Configuration ParametersFor example:term=AT386 | at386| 386AT |386at |at/386 consoleacsc=jYk?lZm@qDtCu4x3bold=\E[1mcivis=clear=\E[2J\E[H

201Lost admin PasswordLost admin PasswordIf the admin user password is lost, there are only two possible ways to recover it:z reset the IOLAN to the

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 202Virtual Modem AT Commands Appendix AAVirtual Modem Initialization CommandsNote:Virtual Modem initialization

Virtual Modem AT Commands 203Virtual Modem Initialization CommandsAT&Z1 Set command allows the user to store an IP address and port number or pho

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 204Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams Appendix BBSerial PinoutsDB25 MaleThis section defines the pinouts for the DB2

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 205Serial PinoutsThe power in pin, pin 12, can be 9-30V DC.DB25 FemaleThis section defines the pinouts for the DB25 fema

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 206Serial PinoutsThe power in pin, pin 12, can be 9-30V DC.RJ45This section defines the pinouts for the RJ45 connection

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 207Serial PinoutsDB9 Male (Serial Only)This section defines the pinouts for the DB9 male connection used on the 1-port I

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 208EIA-232 Cabling DiagramsEIA-232 Cabling DiagramsThis section shows how to create EIA-232 cables that are compatible w

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 209EIA-232 Cabling DiagramsRJ4510-pin 8-pin4 (DSR) 3 20 (DTR)3 (RTS) 2 5 (CTS)5 (TxD) 4 3 (RxD)6 (RxD) 5 2 (TxD)7 (GND)

Introduction 21IOLAN FeaturesIOLAN FeaturesThe IOLAN is a communications server used for making serial network connections. It attaches to your TCP/IP

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 210EIA-232 Cabling DiagramsModem DB25 ConnectorThe following diagrams show how a standard straight through cable should

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 211EIA-232 Cabling DiagramsDB9 Male1 (DCD) 8 (DCD)2 (RxD) 3 (TxD)3 (TxD) 2 (RxD)4 (DTR) 20 (DTR)5 (GND) 7 (GND)6 (DSR) 6

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 212Setting Jumpers Appendix CCIntroductionThe IOLAN contains jumpers that you might need to set before you con

Setting Jumpers 213IntroductionIOLAN RJ45To change the settings, do the following:1. Unplug the IOLAN from the electrical outlet and disconnect every

Setting Jumpers 214Introduction2-Port IOLANTo change the settings, do the following:1. Unplug the IOLAN from the electrical outlet and disconnect eve

Setting Jumpers 215IntroductionDigital I/O ModuleIOLANs that have Digital I/O have an input/output jumper that must be set for each channel and must

Setting Jumpers 216IntroductionAnalog Input ModuleIOLANs that have Analog Input have a voltage/current jumper that must be set for each channel and m

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 217I/O Wiring Diagrams Appendix DDWiring I/O DiagramsThis section describes how to wire the various IOLAN I/O

I/O Wiring Diagrams 218Wiring I/O DiagramsDigital Output SinkFor a Digital output sink (ground) configuration for channel D1, follow the diagram belo

I/O Wiring Diagrams 219Wiring I/O DiagramsAnalog InputMake sure the Analog jumpers support the software setting; see Analog Input Module for jumper

Introduction 22IOLAN FeaturesNote 1: Not supported on STS8-D.Note 2: Optional power supply.SoftwareThis section describes the supported software featu

I/O Wiring Diagrams 220Wiring I/O DiagramsRTD 2-WireIn a 2-wire RTD configuration, connect the excite wire to A1-, the return wire to A1+, and jumper

I/O Wiring Diagrams 221Wiring I/O DiagramsNormally Closed ContactTo connect relay channel R1 for a circuit that is normally active, connect one wire

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 222TruePort Utility Appendix EEIntroductionThis chapter provides information on the TruePort utility.TruePortT

TruePort Utility 223API I/O Access Over TruePortAPI I/O Access Over TruePortYou can access IOLAN I/O data through TruePort using the Perle API. The A

TruePort Utility 224API I/O Access Over TruePortError CodesCode Name Description01 Illegal Function The function code received in the query is not an

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 225Accessories Appendix FFIntroductionThis chapter provides information about peripheral IOLAN options that ca

Accessories 226Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)RJ45F to DB25M DTE Crossover AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN RJ45F-->DB25M DTE crossover ad

Accessories 227Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)RJ45F to DB25M DCE Modem AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN RJ45FJDB25M DCE modem adapter pinouts

Accessories 228Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)RJ45F to DB25F DTE Crossover AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN RJ45JDB25F DTE crossover adapter

Accessories 229Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)RJ45F to DB9M DTE Crossover AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN RJ45JDB9M crossover adapter pinout

Introduction 23IOLAN FeaturesSecurityThe IOLAN security features can include (depending on your IOLAN model):z Supervisory and serial port password pr

Accessories 230Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)RJ45F to DB9F DTE Crossover AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN RJ45FJDB9F crossover adapter pinou

Accessories 231Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 232Troubleshooting Appendix GGIntroductionThis chapter provides information that can help resolve problems wit

233DeviceManager Problemsz Use the show routes command (command line only) or view the Routes statistics. Is there a route to the host?z If the WebMa

234Login Problemsz You must reset the IOLAN to its factory default settings using the Reset switch on the rear panel. There is no procedure to access

235Problems with TerminalsProblems with TerminalsThe following section concerns problems with the appearance of data on your terminal screen.The IOLA

236DHCP/BOOTP ProblemsDHCP/BOOTP ProblemsMessages: host name too long or filename too long.z The IOLAN can only accept host names of 14 characters or

237IPv6 IssuesIPv6 IssuesYou are not seeing the IPv6 address value when you attempt to connect to the IOLAN.Many Windows based systems have IPv6 supp

238Contacting Technical SupportContacting Technical SupportMaking a Technical Support QueryWho To ContactNote:Perle offers free technical support to

239Contacting Technical SupportRepair ProcedureBefore sending the IOLAN for repair, you must contact your Perle supplier. If, however, you bought you

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 24Hardware and Connectivity Chapter 22IntroductionThis chapter describes how to physically set up your IOLAN u

240IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 240Data Logging Appendix HHIntroductionThis appendix provides additional information about the Data Logging

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 241Modbus Remapping Appendix IIIntroductionThis appendix provides additional information about the Mo

Modbus Remapping 242Configuring the Modbus UID Translation Feature2. Down load the "modbus_remap" file that you created to the IOLAN using:

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 243GlossaryThis chapter provides definitions for Device Server terms.BOOTP (BOOTstrap Protocol)An Internet pro

244RIP (Routing Information Protocol)A protocol that allows gateways and hosts to exchange information about various routes to different networks.Roa

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 245Aadmindefault password 47lost password 201analogcalibrating 192APII/O commands 173, 223TruePort 172ARP

O Index IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 246description 20Menuconventions 41Menu IOLAN+ interface 40MIB 44ModbusI/O access 166TruePort

Hardware and Connectivity 25Power Supply SpecificationsPower Supply SpecificationsDesktop ModelsSerial Only ModelsIf you are providing a power supply

Hardware and Connectivity 26Getting to Know Your IOLANz Serial Activityz Tx—Flashes with transmit serial activity. There is a Tx LED for each serial

Hardware and Connectivity 27Getting to Know Your IOLANI/OThis sections describes the basic components found on the IOLAN I/O models.Top ViewThe follo

Hardware and Connectivity 28Getting to Know Your IOLANConsole/Serial SwitchLocated at the back of the desktop IOLAN models is a switch that controls

Hardware and Connectivity 29Powering Up the IOLANPowering Up the IOLANModels with Barrel ConnectorTo power up the IOLAN, perform the following steps:

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 3PrefaceAbout This BookThis guide provides the information you need to:z configure the IOLANz incorporate the

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 30Configuration Methods Chapter 33IntroductionThis chapter provides information about the different methods yo

Configuration Methods 31Configuration Methods OverviewConfiguration Methods OverviewSome of the IOLAN configuration methods have the capability of co

Configuration Methods 32Easy Config WizardEasy Config WizardThe Easy Config Wizard is a configuration wizard that will configure all the serial ports

Configuration Methods 33DeviceManagerDeviceManagerOverviewThe DeviceManager is a Windows®-based application that can be used to connect to the IOLAN

Configuration Methods 34DeviceManagerAll discovered IOLAN will be displayed on the list along with their name and IP address. When a new IOLAN is dis

Configuration Methods 35DeviceManagerUsing DeviceManagerAfter you have successfully connected to the IOLAN, you will see the following window:Navigat

Configuration Methods 36WebManagerDownloading the ConfigurationWhen you have completed all your configuration changes, click the Download All Changes

Configuration Methods 37WebManager3. If you are accessing the IOLAN in non-secure HTTP, just type in the admin password (the factory default password

Configuration Methods 38WebManagerUsing WebManagerAfter you have successfully logged into WebManager, you will see the following:Navigation TreeSyste

Configuration Methods 39Command Line InterfaceCommand Line InterfaceOverviewThe Command Line Interface (CLI) is a command line option for IOLAN confi

4Typeface ConventionsTypeface ConventionsMost text is presented in the typeface used in this paragraph. Other typefaces are used to help you identify

Configuration Methods 40MenuThrough the Serial PortTo connect to the IOLAN through the serial port to configure/manage it using the CLI (or Menu), se

Configuration Methods 41MenuUsing the MenuAfter you have successfully logged in, type screen at the prompt and press Enter. You will be asked to ente

Configuration Methods 42DHCP/BOOTPDHCP/BOOTPOverviewSeveral IOLAN parameters can be configured through a DHCP/BOOTP server during the IOLAN bootup. T

Configuration Methods 43DHCP/BOOTPDHCP/BOOTP ParametersThe following parameters can be set in the DHCP/BOOTP bootp file:z SW_FILE—The full path, pre-

Configuration Methods 44SNMPSNMPOverviewThe IOLAN supports configuration and management through SNMP. SNMP Management tools (SNMP client/MIB browser

Configuration Methods 45SNMPUsing the SNMP MIBAfter you have successfully connected to the IOLAN through your SNMP Management tool or MIB browser, ex

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 46Getting Started Chapter 44IntroductionThere are several different configuration methods available to configu

Getting Started 47Setting Up the Networkz TruePort (Virtual COM Port)—Allows a networked system to communicate with your serial device through a virt

Getting Started 48Setting Up the Network10. Expand the Server Configuration folder and select Server. Verify the IP address configuration. You should

Getting Started 49Setting Up the NetworkUsing a Direct Serial Connection to Enable BOOTP/DHCPIf you are using BOOTP, you need to add an entry in the

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 5Preface ...3About This Book ...

Getting Started 50Setting Up the NetworkUsing ARP-PingYou can use the ARP-Ping (Address Resolution Protocol) method to temporarily assign an IP addre

Getting Started 51Setting Up the Serial Port(s)Setting Up the Serial Port(s)The DeviceManager and WebManager have the following serial port profiles

Getting Started 52Setting Up the Serial Port(s)z Control Signal I/O—The Control Signal I/O profile enables the use of the EIA-232 serial port signal

Getting Started 53Setting Up UsersSetting Up UsersWhen you have a user who is accessing a device connected to a serial port from the network or who i

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 54Using DeviceManager and WebManager Chapter 55IntroductionThe DeviceManager and WebManager IOLAN managers hav

Using DeviceManager and WebManager 55Navigating DeviceManager/WebManagerNavigating DeviceManager/WebManagerThe DeviceManager and WebManager have very

Using DeviceManager and WebManager 56Navigating DeviceManager/WebManagerWebManagerThe WebManager uses an expandable/collapsible buttons with folders

Using DeviceManager and WebManager 57Using DeviceManager to Connect to the IOLANUsing DeviceManager to Connect to the IOLANDeviceManager can connect

Using DeviceManager and WebManager 58Using DeviceManager to Connect to the IOLANAssigning a Temporary IP Address to a New IOLANYou can temporarily as

Using DeviceManager and WebManager 59Using DeviceManager to Connect to the IOLANAdding/Deleting IOLANs ManuallyTo permanently add/delete IOLANs to/fr

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Using DeviceManager and WebManager 60Using WebManager to Connect to the IOLANUsing WebManager to Connect to the IOLANWebManager can only connect to I

Using DeviceManager and WebManager 61Managing the IOLANOpening an Existing Configuration FileIf you select the File, Open, a browse window is opened

IOLAN DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version 4.5 62Configuring Serial PortsChapter 66IntroductionThe Serial section is used to configure the serial ports on yo

63Serial PortsEditing a Serial PortIn the Serial Port Settings window, click on a serial port and then click the Edit button, the following window is

64Serial PortsClick the Change Profile button to select a different serial port profile if you don’t want the displayed profile:As you select the dif

65Serial Port ProfilesSerial Port ProfilesCommon TabsOverviewThere are several functions that are common to more than one profile. These functions ar

66Serial Port ProfilesParity Specifies the type of parity being used for the data communication on the serial port. If you want to force a parity typ

67Serial Port ProfilesPacket Forwarding Tab Field DescriptionsThe Packet Forwarding tab can be used to control/define how and when data packets are s

68Serial Port ProfilesPacket Definition When enabled, this group of parameters allows you to set a variety of packet definition options. The first cr

69Serial Port ProfilesConsole Management ProfileOverviewThe Console Management profile provides access through the network to a console or administra

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70Serial Port ProfilesGeneral Tab Field DescriptionsThe Console Management General tab configures how the serial port will be accessed by the user th

71Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsThe Console Management Advanced tab configures serial port options that may be required by certa

72Serial Port ProfilesSession Timeout Use this timer to forcibly close the session/connection when the Session Timeout expires. Default: 0 seconds so

73Serial Port ProfilesTruePort ProfileOverviewTruePort is COM Port redirector that is supplied with the IOLAN. TruePort can be installed as a client

74Serial Port ProfilesConfigure the following parameters:Connect to remote systemHost NameTCP PortConnect to Multiple HostsSend Name on ConnectWhen e

75Serial Port ProfilesAdding/Editing Additional TruePort HostsYou can define a list of hosts that the serial device will communicate to through TrueP

76Serial Port ProfilesAdding/Editing a Multihost EntryWhen you click the Add or Edit button, the Host Entry window appears. The hosts in the multihos

77Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsThe TruePort Advanced tab determines how the TruePort connection is initiated and then sets up t

78Serial Port Profiles[Enable Data Logging[Trueport Lite Mode]When enabled, serial data will be buffered if the TCP connection is lost. When the TCP

79Serial Port ProfilesDial Retry The number of times the IOLAN will attempt to re-establish a connection with a remote modem. Range: 0-99Default: 2 M

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80Serial Port ProfilesTCP Sockets ProfileOverviewThe TCP Socket profile allows for a serial device to communicate over a TCP network. The TCP connect

81Serial Port ProfilesTCP Port The TCP port that the IOLAN will use to listen for incoming connections.Default: 10000 plus the serial port number, so

82Serial Port ProfilesAdding/Editing Additional HostsYou can define a list of hosts that the serial device will communicate to or a primary/backup ho

83Serial Port ProfilesAdding/Editing a Multihost EntryWhen you click the Add or Edit button, the Host Entry window appears. The hosts in the multihos

84Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Authenticate User Enables/disables login/password authenticat

85Serial Port ProfilesIdle Timeout Use this timer to close a connection because of inactivity. When the Idle Timeout expires, the IOLAN will end the

86Serial Port ProfilesUDP Sockets ProfileOverviewThe UDP profile configures a serial port to send or receive data to/from the LAN using the UDP proto

87Serial Port Profilesz Both - Allows for data to flow from the serial device to the LAN and from the LAN to the serial device.The role of each of th

88Serial Port Profilesz Port - Serial data being forwarded to the LAN from the serial device will sent to this UDP port. Only data originating from t

89Serial Port ProfilesThis entry is disabled since Direction is set to Disabled.General Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:List

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90Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsSession StringsRange: 0-127 alpha-numeric charactersRange: Hexadecimal 0-FFDefault: 10 ms Config

91Serial Port Profiles1. The user can be required to log into the IOLAN and then a connection to a host can be established.2. The user connecting to

92Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Connect to Remote SystemWhen the serial port is started, the

93Serial Port ProfilesEnable Message of the Day (MOTD)Enables/disables the display of the message of the day.Default: DisabledReset Terminal on disco

94Serial Port ProfilesUser Service SettingsLogin SettingsThese settings apply to users who are accessing the network from a terminal connected to the

95Serial Port ProfilesTelnet SettingsThe Telnet settings apply when the User Service is set to Telnet or the Terminal profile specifies a Telnet conn

96Serial Port ProfilesSerial Tunneling ProfileOverviewThe Serial Tunneling profile allows two IOLANs to be connected back-to-back over the network to

97Serial Port ProfilesGeneral Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Act As Tunnel ServerTCP PortEnable TCP KeepaliveAct as Tunnel

98Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Break LengthDelay After BreakSession StringsRange: 0-127 alph

99Serial Port ProfilesVirtual Modem ProfileOverviewVirtual Modem (Vmodem) is a feature of the IOLAN that provides a modem interface to a serial devic