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1. Server Port Username Password 6 Enter the user name and password if required for the proxy server 7 Click Save settings Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Local Configuration 54 10 4 Log in to Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 10 4 1 Select Login Method The Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 supports local access via the Ethernet connector and the USB connector USB Connect a USB Micro B cable between the computer and the Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 After the device driver is installed a virtual network card will automatically be created on as in the example below It will then be possible to log in to the unit via a web browser at the IP address 169 254 200 200 see below Note that this IP address applies only to the USB connection LEI Control Panel Network and Internet Network Connections A la Bluetooth Network Connection A Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility A la Local Area Connection a Not connected Client Connection er hms se Gluebeerte reieesiet Giel Area Net GE Disabled lt 7 Intel R 82579LM Gigabit e be Local Area Connection 4 Wireless Network Connection A ly Wireless Network Connec gt Z e bk USB Ethernet RNDIS Gadget 2 A Not connected Ze Not connected K A Dell Wireless 1504 802 1ib g n 2 4 K Al Microsoft Virtual WiFi Mini Ethernet Connection Connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN socket on the Netbiter EasyConne
2. t b 2 AY To extract the SIM card simply press again ne ter a ec35o to release CD rs Sa pi Du Du O Da tle epes O Inserting changing the SIM card will cause the information from the SIM card to be transmitted to Netbiter Argos Netbiter EasyConnect D TEE oc ID HMSI 168 Doc Rev 2 10 Connections 25 4 4 8 2G 3GAntenna Connector The antenna connector on the top of the unit is a standard female SMA screw connector and is intended for use with the 2G 3G connection A stub antenna is supplied as standard and optional external antennas are available from your supplier ge netbiter son Cher CD Gateway LD Power wl KE e E Raph R322 GFS A D CO Fa Ta GNG Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Chapter 5 5 LED Indicators 5 1 Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 Module Status LED EE Module Status Basic unit status and errors Serial Link Status Receiving or transmitting serial signal Activity Collision Activity Collision The activity on the Ethernet link Link The speed of the Ethernet link 5 1 1 Module Status LED The Module Status LED indicates the status of the unit and whether there are any problems Once the unit is fully operational it will show 3 green flashes as below During the boot up phase the LED will first show orange and then steady green It will take approximately 30 seconds for the unit to start com pletely Unlit OFF No Power Check the p
3. The relay output must be supplied from an isolating transformer using a secondary listed fuse rated at maximum 3 3A DC and minimum 30V DC Analog Inputs Al Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 provides 2 analog inputs Each input can be configured for one of the following functions e PT100 PT100 temperature sensor range 50 to 150 C This is the default setting e Current 0 20 mA Input resistance 270 Ohm e Voltage 0 10 VDC Input resistance 280 kOhm The function of each analog input is selected by its own switch which is located inside the unit To ac cess the switches remove the cover of the unit by unscrewing the two top screws using a T10 torx screwdriver Also loosen the two lower screws to make it easier to open the cover Lift the cover care fully and take care not to damage the antenna cable Set the switch to match the desired function for the analog input as shown in the illustration When finished replace the cover again taking care not to damage the antenna cable Re tighten all Screws AR AN Analog Output Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 has 1 analog output with the following specification Voltage 0 10 VDC Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Connections 18 4 2 2 SIM Card Slot Netbiter SIM Card When using a Netbiter SIM card supplied by HMS the card is configured ready for use and the PIN code security function has been disabled SIM Card Other Network Operator To u
4. 10 netbit r e EC 50 y Q lava POWERED Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Chapter 2 2 Mounting 2 1 Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 and EC350 Wall Mounting These models can be wall mounted directly by screwing the unit directly to a flat surface using the screw holes pro vided in the metal casing as in the example image shown here Rail Mounting These models can also be mounted on a DIN rail using the optional mounting kit available from HMS Networks AB Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Mounting 12 2 2 Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 amp EC250 Wall Mounting This option is not available for these models DIN rail Mounting Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 and Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 are supplied ready for mounting on a DIN rail To mount the unit on the DIN rail 1 Lower the unit onto the upper lip of the DIN rail 2 Press the unit towards the rail It will snap into place on the lower lip To remove the unit from the DIN rail 1 Insert a flat head screwdriver into the slot on the underside of the unit and pull lever it down 2 Pull the lower side of the unit free of the rail 3 Lift the unit free of the rail Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Chapter 3 3 Povver Netbiter EasyConnect gateways are powered by the following 9 24V DC The power requirements of the various units are as follow e Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 2 W e Netbiter Ea
5. 23 Analog Inputs Al Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 provides 4 analog inputs All 4 inputs support e Current 0 20 mA Input resistance 270 Ohm e Voltage 0 10 VDC Input resistance 280 kOhm Analog inputs 1 and 3 also support the connection of e PT100 PT100 temperature sensor range 50 to 150 C 4 4 2 RS 485 Serial Interface 3 pin Connector The RS 485 serial interface is used to connect Modbus slave 3 pin RS 485 connector units known as devices in Netbiter Argos Pn funcion B 7 RS 485 Line B ISO GND isolated ground 4 4 3 RS 232 Serial Interface 3 pin Connector The RS 232 serial interface is used to connect a single Mod 3 pin RS 232 connector bus slave unit Pn Futon Tx Transmit output Signal ground 4 4 4 Ethernet Connectors Two RJ 45 sockets are included e WAN This socket is for the WAN Ethernet network connection Le for connecting to the Internet and Netbiter Argos e LAN This second network interface is intended for use with future features and is disabled by default Each Ethernet socket pro vides a link activity indicator located at the top left of the socket WAN LAN Protective Earth for Ethernet GPS antenna connector Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Connections 24 4 4 5 GPS Antenna Connector The Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 includes a built in GPS receiver An external GPS antenna should be connected
6. Netbiter Argos 2 Create a Profile dashboard for the template s 3 Connect the profile to the devices to be installed Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 FAQ amp Troubleshooting 70 13 2 Troubleshooting Problem The Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway Does not Come Online e GPRS In Netbiter Argos check the APN settings and signal strength Ensure that the PIN code for the SIM card is disabled e For Ethernet Make sure that one of the Ethernet ports 443 80 or 5222 is open in the firewall and if a proxy is used check that the settings for it are correct To test the connection download and use the Netbiter Connection Test tool at support netbiter com This tool is for Windows XP Vista 7 and it should be run on the same network as the Netbiter Easy Connect Gateway It will report any problems found in the connection to the Netbiter net server e g traffic blocked in firewall etc Problem The Presentation Page Does not Show any Values This is probably due to incorrect Modbus settings In the local configuration pages go to Setup gt gt Modbus and check the settings Problem My Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway Does not Show up in Netbiter Config Netbiter Config can be used to discover a Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway on the local network Note however that only the network on the primary network interface NIC will be scanned By default the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway is configured to use a DHCP server
7. Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 This location may be different in other models ege M EasyConnect netbiter EC250 Device ID 003011FB9065 e Logout Status Modbus Modem GPS Ethernet System Netbiter Argos About Firmware Select an update file nbu or nbp r al Name Information Kernel version 2 6 12 ucO NB200 13 Application version 1 11 3 build 528 Tools Get system log files save Restart module Reset to factory default settings User interface Language Password Change password F Repeat password 2 In the upper right of the window click the Browse button to locate the correct firmware file 3 Click the Update button to start the upgrade process Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Firmware Upgrade 59 11 2 Upgrade Using Netbiter Update If for some reason the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway cannot be upgraded via Netbiter Argos or via the local configuration pages the process will need to be performed locally using a direct cable connec tion This is possible to do on Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 and Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 Please contact your nearest support office to obtain the required firmware file and then follow the in structions provided here Requirements e The firmware file for your Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway
8. System Netbiter Argos About Local settings for Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 Here the local settings for Netbiter EC250 can be done Note that any changes on these pages will not be synchronized with Netbiter Argos The only settings that should be altered here are 0 GPRS Ethernet only Ethernet with GPRS failover mode e Proxy if required PIN code if required The other pages can be used for troubleshooting and as tools for finding parameters that can be used for the configuration on Netbiter Argos The available pages are Note again that the only changes that should be made in these local pages and only 1f required are the settings for the network connection and the PIN code All other settings are provided for troubleshoot ing and informational purposes only Changes made to these other settings will NOT be synchronized with the unit settings existing on Netbiter Argos 10 3 1 GPRS Wireless Connection Using the wireless GPRS 3G connection requires a SIM card Using a Netbiter SIM card from HMS Industrial Networks is the easiest option It is also possible to to use a SIM card from another network operator For greater ease of use it is recommended that a PIN code for the SIM card is not used A Netbiter SIM card has the PIN code disabled by default To enable the use of a PIN code see section 10 3 3 Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Local Configuration 51 10 3 2 Insert the SIM Card and Acces
9. for a fixed IP address If you need to connect directly to the Netbiter Gateway to control and change values or settings then a SIM card with a fixed IP address must be used Additional functions are being planned for Netbiter net so the need for a fixed IP address should be minimized and hopefully eliminated in the near future Q How Can I Calculate the Length of Time Log Data is Saved Log size depends on the fol Summary Log calculation lowing parameters the number of param Calculate configuration limits for subscription levels eters being logged A 8 1988 Select product EC 250 zl gt the format and Log parameters Interval number of digits Slow log 8 y 30 min y decimals commas Medium log e 10 min a Z etc for each Fast log jo P 5 min Y parameter Save time of historical data e the sample time For a log parameter with five Standard nnn 41 days detailed and 149 days average digits and a separating com ae ma this will give 6 bytes per Log250 250000 points 201 days detailed and 745 days average log parameter Each line also AA A A contains the date and time Dm OE DI a Ei SOIC DOU 750 days detailed and 750 days average which uses an additional 16 bytes per line _ All samples are stored for this period of time ES Average and min max data per hour is stored for this period of time Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 FAQ amp Troubleshooting
10. model e Physical access to the unit to be upgraded reprogrammed e APC with a free COM port e A Null modem cable 1 Download the tool Netbiter Update from support netbiter com Save the file to your PC 2 Using the null modem cable connect the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway to a COM port on your PC The cable should be connected to the 9 pin D Sub connector 3 Start Netbiter Update You should see a COM port already PC Settings selected Leave the Baudrate set COM Port Baudrate ting at Auto coms E ES E File Settings A A Intellicom Innovation AB Description Version Progress Browse for a NBLI filel Start programming Exit 4 Click the Browse button to locate the NBU the Open button to select the file File name EC250_v1 11 3 b528nbu Files of type Netbiter Update nbu y Cancel IT Open as read only Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Firmware Upgrade 60 5 Power OFF the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway as instructed by the dialog and then click the button Start Programming NetbiterUpdate v2 83 C 2005 2009 Intellicom Innovation AB d I gt 6 Now power ON the Netbiter Easy Connect Gateway again 7 Wait while the tool reprogrammes the unit The update progress is indicated by the blue bar 8 When the update is complete you will be asked if you wish to reboot the unit Click Yes to complete the process Netbiter E
11. network Firewall A firewall is used to control inbound and outbound traffic thus protecting a network from unauthorized access TCPI IP traffic is targeted at a specific port at the destination IP address a fact used by a firewall to allow or block specific kinds of traffic to specific IP addresses A firewall normally blocks most in coming traffic thus preventing access to the site from the internet but in some cases the firewall may also be configured to block outbound traffic Netbiter products use the outbound ports listed above to access the servers at Netbiter Argos At least one of these ports must be open for outgoing communication to the internet for the Netbiter EasyConnect product to be able to communicate with Netbiter Argos Outbound ports are configured by the firewalls administrator Please contact your IT administrator if you are uncertain whether out bound Internet access is allowed on these ports Network Setup Dynamic IP Address When the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway is using DHCP the default setting there is no need to con figure any of the IP address related settings The only changes that may be required are the settings need ed to pass a proxy server on the network see below Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 9 2 Network Setup Proxy Server 9 3 Installation on an Ethernet Network 46 For information on how to configure the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway to pass a proxy server pl
12. network Operator grants access to the network port 5222 5 2 3 Running LED This LED will flash green to indicate normal operation 5 2 4 GSM Signal LED 1 Green Flash Low Signal The signal strength is too weak Make sure the antenna is correctly mounted and pointing upwards Use another external antenna or try relocating the antenna using extension cables 2 Green Flashes Medium Signal Strength The unit will function but a stronger signal is recommended Try experimenting with antenna placement to improve reception 3 Green Flashes Good Signal This indicates an optimal setup 5 3 Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 Module Status Serial Status LED Indicates Module status System status and signal Da ea EE Serial Status Serial communication traffic Ethernet Link Ethernet Activity Network traffic Ethernet Link Network speed 5 3 1 Module Status LED During the boot up phase the Module Status LED will first show red and then steady green It will take approximately 40 seconds for the unit to start completely Thereafter the Module Status LED is used for indicating two types of message e System messages for the connection to Netbiter Argos indicated by red flashes e Signal strength for the GPRS signal indicated by green flashes These indications are shown in 4 second cyclic loops which alternate between e 2 seconds of red flashes indicating system messages e 2 seconds of green flashes indicating the
13. the unit will automatically receive the settings for IP address subnet mask and Gateway If not using DHCP these settings must be entered manually along with the settings for DNS servers ege lt a EasyConnect netbiter EC150 Status Modbus Ethernet System Netbiter Argos About DHCP Ki Dynamic IP Static IP Host Name IP Address Subnet mask Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Local Configuration 49 10 2 2 System Settings Among other things this page allows the firmware in the unit to be updated The new firmware file must first be downloaded from support netbiter net AV EasyConnect netbiter EC150 Reset to factory default settings Check for firmware updates at support netbiter com Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Local Configuration 50 10 3 Log in to Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 Type in the IP address as the URL in a web browser will display the login screen The de netb iter EasyCo ds d fault user name is admin and the password is the activation code supplied with your unit see section 8 2 1 Create the Netbiter Argos ac count Device ID O003011FB32B5 When logged in to the unit an overview page similar to the following is displayed EasyConnect a a MY netbiter EC250 Status Modbus Modem GPS Ethernet
14. which assigns the unit an IP address If the module is connected to a network with no DHCP server the unit will not get an IP address and will not appear in Netbiter Config To set a static IP address on models with an Ethernet connection the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway can be connected directly to a computer using a standard Ethernet cable In Netbiter Config click the Advanced Options button at the bottom left corner of the program window A DHCP server can now be started from Netbiter Config Check the box for Enable internal DHCP server Make sure that the computer is directly connected to the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway The unit will be given a temporary IP address and will appear in the Netbiter Config list Double click on the unit and set a static IP address gateway and DNS server To disable the internal DHCP server click the Advanced Options button Problem Log Files Have Empty Fields Missing Data Some modbus slaves have a minor timing issue that results in their not listening for a short period of time when other slaves have been accessed Most devices follow the Modbus specification for these tim ings but others may require a slightly higher value There are two settings available from the local configuration pages that may compensate for this situa tion These are found at Setup gt gt Modbus e Parameter Slave Response Timeout try increasing this in steps of 250ms If there is no im provement at 1500 or m
15. 3 3 4 and min 30 VDC Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Chapter 7 7 GPS Most Netbiter models provide support for GPS location functions which can be used to report the units location and also to send alarms if the system moves out of a pre defined area Some Netbiter Gateways require the use of a separate GPS receiver which is connected via RS 232 on the 9 pin D Sub interface The receiver must support NMEA version 3 protocol with sub messages GGA and RMC Other Netbiter models feature a built in GPS receiver and thus only require the connection of an an tenna 7 1 GPS Devices See below for details on how to connect and use GPS with each Netbiter model For information on how to power an external GPS unit see the documentation supplied with the device 7 1 1 Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 Connecting the GPS device to the D Sub interface requires a 9 pin male D Sub connector with the fol lowing configuration e Pin 2 Transmit Tx from GPS e Pin 3 Receive Rx from GPS e Pin 5 Ground GND Rx TX 7 1 2 Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 This model requires a 9 pin female D Sub connector with the following wiring configuration e Pin 2 Receive Rx from GPS e Pin 3 Transmit Tx from GPS e Pin 5 Ground GND TX Rx Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 GPS 39 7 1 3 Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 This model features a built in GPS receiver All that is required is to c
16. 69 To calculate the time that logs are saved for please use the tool provided in Netbiter Argos see Account gt gt Log Calculation In this tool you simply enter the product as well as the number of pa rameters to be logged and their sample intervals The save time for the logs is then shown for 3 different subscription levels Q How Do Add a Log Parameter alarm Parameter alarm Recipient Please see the step by step guide in Netbiter Argos Q How Do Connect My Modbus Device and Address it You need to use create a template for the device and then add it as a device in the configuration Please contact support for help with building a template or checking if there is a ready made template available Q What is a Device Template A device template can be described as a file describing the Modbus parameters for a connected device or as a translation table for the data addresses in the device It contains information about the available Modbus addresses and their data types with predefined scaling and offset Q What is a Device Profile A device profile contains a device template but also further configuration designed to provide a com plete interface for the user including e g dashboards visualisations and various other gateway settings Q We Have a Large installation with Many Identical Device Setups What Should We Do 1 Create a Profile for the device template s included in the installation See the User Manual for
17. Connect EC220 or Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 it is not even possible to use a PIN code A Netbiter SIM card already has the the PIN code function disabled To disable this on any other SIM card first insert it into a mobile phone and perform the operation there Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Adding a Netbiter EasyConnect 44 8 3 Add a System to an Existing Netbiter Argos Account To add the gateway to an existing Netbiter Argos account 1 Go to Netbiter Argos www netbiter net and log in to the account 2 Click the menu option Management gt gt All systems gt gt Add system Projects All systems Templates Profiles All dashboards Active Showing 1 to 1 of 1 entries Online el Name vw Device ID Proje UE ad A IIMMMM gt M90 04 A EH 3 Enter the required information including the System ID and Activation code as supplied with the product See page 43 for instructions concerning wireless models 4 Click the Add button The unit will now appear in the list of Inactive systems 5 Activate the unit as described on page 42 8 4 Further Configuration Further configuration of the Netbiter EasyConnect makes 1t possible to view and change settings send alarms log events store data etc For more information on procedures and settings the following are available A The online guide at Netbiter Argos Click the magic wand icon in the upper right corner of the Netbiter Argos
18. NetbiterUser Manual Netbiter EasyConnect Gatevvay Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Rev 2 10 44 HITIS Vi Connecting Devices HALMSTAD CHICAGO KARLSRUHE TOKYO BEIJING MILANO MULHOUSE COVENTRY PUNE COPENHAGEN HMS Industrial Networks Mailing address Box 4126 300 04 Halmstad Sweden E mail info hms networks com Visiting address Stationsgatan 37 Halmstad Sweden Web http netbiter com Important User Information This document is intended to provide an understanding of the functionality offered by the Netbiter EasyConnect gatevvays The document describes the physical design and function of the products as vvell as the installation process For further information regarding the use of the product please 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 The data and illustrations found in this document are not binding We HMS Industrial Networks AB reserve the right to modify our products in line with our policy of continuous product development The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be considered as a commit ment by HMS Industrial Networks AB HMS Industrial Networks AB assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document There are many applications of this product Those responsible for the use of this device must ens
19. TU devices j or for attaching a GPS device to keep track of the position of the 6 6 j remote system lt Pin Other Device Ma le 5 Jap ER 6 DSR Daa SaR TO Bar TS o Rron Note that when using the D Sub connector to connect Modbus devices via RS 232 it will not be possible to simultaneously use RS 485 on the 3 pin terminal block Connecting a GPS device will not affect the simultaneous use of RS 485 4 2 5 Antenna Connector The antenna connector is a standard SMA screw connector Optional external antennas are available from your supplier 4 3 Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 4 3 1 Terminal Block 12 pin Zeile Pin hie 14 RS485 TD A RS 485 Line A RS 422 RS422 Transmit A 13 RS485 TD B RS 485 Line B RS 422 RS422 Transmit B Field wiring terminals must be connected with minimum wire size 24AWG Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Connections 20 Digital Inputs DI Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 features 2 digital inputs vvith the follovving specifications e Low 0 1 VDC e High 10 24 VDC RS 485 Interface RS 485 is connected via the following pins e Pin 13 RS 485 Line B e Pin 14 RS 485 Line A e Pin 17 Common RS 422 Interface RS 422 is connected via the following pins e Pin 13 RS 422 Transmit B e Pin 14 RS 422 Transmit A e Pin 15 RS 422 Receive B e Pin 16 RS 422 Receive A e Pin 17 Common RS 232 Interface RS 232 is conne
20. a standard female SMA screw connector Optional external antennas are avail able from your supplier 4 4 Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 4 4 1 Terminal Block 11 pin u COM k 5 Al4 Analog In Al4 Analog Input 4 9 Al3 9 Analog In Al3 Analog Input 3 5 Al2 EN Analog In Al2 Analog Input 2 Al Analog In Al1 Analog input 1 al HE 6 DI pulse In DI2 Digital input 2 a DI pulse In DI2 Digital input 2 current source 12 D el DI ES DI pulse In DI1 Digital input 1 TI al 2 COM DI pulse In DI1 Digital input 1 current source a 5 NO Relay COM Relay Output COM Isolated Relay NO Relay output NO isolated yy x df L J3MOJ i Digital Inputs DI Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 features 2 digital inputs of the dry contact type i e they do not require any control voltage and will function with a switch or breaker Please observe the following for the dig ital inputs e Max recommended cable length 3m It may be possible to use the inputs with longer cable lengths but this may give rise to problems A Do not apply a power source to the digital input as there is a risk it will burn out Relay Output Digital Output There is one relay output with a rated load of 1A at 24V DC The relay output must be supplied from an isolating transformer using a secondary listed fuse rated at maximum 3 3A and minimum 30V DC Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Connections
21. ade manually and entered locally For example when replacing a faulty unit and neither a proxy server or a PIN code is being used all that needs to be done is to move the SIM card to the new unit and power it up All the required settings and configuration will be sent from Net biter Argos and the new unit will come online automatically 10 1 Making the Local Connection Depending on the Netbiter model access the unit s local web pages can be via one or more of the following 10 1 1 Ethernet Cable To access the local web pages in a Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway that supports this function the PC used for the configuration must be on the same local Ethernet network as the Netbiter If there is no local network available an Ethernet cable can be used to connect directly from the PC to the gateway This may also require the IP address for the PC to be changed manually to enable access to the gateway It is will be necessary to know the IP address of the unit to be accessed There are several options for discovering the IP address e Download and use the free utility Netbiter Config which scans the local network for Netbiter gateways and displays their IP addresses Netbiter Config can be downloaded from http support netbiter com e Log in to the DHCP server on the local network and find the IP address for the Netbiter in the servers admin pages Contact the network administrator if required 10 1 2 USB Cable Where supported this
22. alog inputs 0 10V 0 20mA Pt100 1 analog output 0 10V Quad band GPRS Serial interface RS 232 Serial interface RS 485 isolated e Wall mount optional DIN rail mounting 1 2 3 Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 is a communication gateway that uses an Ethernet connection and a built in GPRS modem to ensure uninterrupted communication with the Netbiter Argos server If the Ethernet connec tion fails the modem automatically engages to maintain communication Features e 2 digital inputs isolated max 24VDC e Quad band GPRS e 10 100 Mbit s Ethernet interface e Serial interface RS 232 e Serial interface RS 422 e Serial interface RS 485 e DIN rail mounting Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 1 2 4 Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 uses an Ethernet connection and a built in 2G 3G modem to ensure uninterrupted com munication with the Netbiter Argos server The Ethernet con nection and the modem can both be enabled simultaneously to ensure the best possible communication The built in GPS receiver allows for simple positioning of the unit Features e 2 digital inputs dry contact type e 4 analog inputs e 1 relay output e Serial interface RS 232 e Serial interface RS 485 isolated e 5 band UMTS Quad band GPRS e 2x10 100 Mbit s Ethernet interface e USB interface for local access Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 eee o Introduction
23. amp Troubleshooting 68 Q How Can I Keep Track of the Amounts of Data in Order to Save Costs There are built in registers that can be set up to generate alarms when traffic exceeds a specified limit For example if the total bytes sent and received during the last 24 hours is more than 10 000 000 bytes you could use this to trigger an alarm Q The Netbiter net Server is Based in Sweden is the Modem Making a Direct Con nection to Sweden No The GPRS 3G connection is an Internet connection so depending on your subscription you will get a local connection to your local service provider After that connection is made it does not mat ter to which country the data is transferred Q What is the Cost When Using always connected for GPRS This depends on the amount of data being sent and received When connected to Netbiter net the Net biter Gateway will generate traffic to indicate that it is alive this is limited to a few bytes a couple of times per hour When using always connected there are settings for Host to ping and Ping timer if active these will also generate small amounts of traffic to keep the connection alive Q What if Someone Starts Pinging my Fixed IP Address This will also generate data the amount will depend on the type of attack Q What Type of GPRS Subscription Should Use DHCP or Fixed IP Address For normal usage logging and alarms and viewing data on Netbiter net there is no need
24. an be used at the same time as Modbus RTU units on another interface 4 3 4 SIM Card Slot Netbiter SIM Card When using a Netbiter SIM card supplied by HMS the card is configured ready for use and the PIN code security function has been disabled Other SIM Cards To use any other SIM card you will need to know the following information s The phone number for the SIM card e The Access Point Name APN to connect to as well as the user name password if this is re quired by the network operator The PIN code security function must be also disabled before mounting the SIM card To do this insert the SIM card in a regular mobile phone and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer Insert The SIM card The SIM card shoud be pushed into the slot provided on the side of the unit as shown here The side of the SIM card with the gold plating should face towards the 12 pin terminal block and the end with the cut corner should be inserted first When the card is fully inserted it will lock into position Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Connections 22 When the SIM card is in place and the required inputs outputs have been connected Netbiter Easy Connect EC250 can be powered up The rest of the configuration is done via Netbiter Argos See page 40 for further information To extract the SIM card simply press again to release 4 3 5 Antenna Connector The antenna connector is
25. and GPRS traffic modem Red flash Transmitting serial packet Green flash Receiving serial packet Orange During boot up 5 3 3 Ethernet Activity Collision LED The Ethernet Activity LED indicates network traffic Green flash Receiving Ethernet packet 5 3 4 Ethernet Link LED Off No Ethernet link detected Steady green 10 Mbps Ethernet network detected Steady orange 100 Mbps Ethernet network detected Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 LED Indicators 31 5 4 Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 RS485 atus for RS 485 port netl St Status for RS 232 port RS232 A E z Uplink WAN Connection status via WAN port Uplink WAN Modem Modem status including signal strength Modem Gateway System status Saray Indicates when unit has power Power Ethernet Link Network speed on RJ45 socket O Note that while the unit is booting up all the LED s except the Power LED will show orange 5 4 1 RS485 RS232 LED These two LED s indicate the status of the serial ports according to the following OFF Port not in use Steady red Port not available Contact HMS support Steady green Port is configured for use 5 4 2 Uplink WAN LED This LED indicates the status of the connection to Netbiter Argos Internet Steady green Connected to Netbiter Argos One orange flash No IP address e For dynamic IP address check for DHCP server on network e Hor fixed IP address check the set IP addre
26. asyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Chapter 12 12 Dimensions amp Specifications All measurements are shown in millimetres 12 1 Dimensions Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 98 Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Dimensions amp Specifications 62 12 2 Dimensions Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 rat sel COL G L6 j e GC A be E E Ae VE i A A LE INE j ei o a Le y D E scheet H Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Dimensions amp Specifications 63 12 3 Dimensions Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 vi Es eh E i Es ei E mo ES Ss Ss Booo a O hs El O Q O Q G 8 Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Dimensions amp Specifications 64 12 4 Dimensions Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 Gu Pao Ln Ln Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Dimensions amp Specifications 65 12 5 Specifications EC150 amp EC220 rs Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 Peng mum 00 Mbit s A O SS band GPRS Class 12 850 900 1800 1900 MHz Alarms Email Emai SMS Email Emai SM output max 24V AC DC 1A Digital inputs isolated max 24V DC Analog inputs 2 PT100 0 10V or 0 20mA Resolution 11 25 bit raw value 0 2400 Serial port 1 RS 232 up to 115 2 kbit s RS 232 up to 115 2 kbit s Serial port 2 RS 232 RS 485 up to 115 2 kb
27. ate way With the APN stored at Netbiter Argos the replacement functionality automatically sends all necessary settings to the unit e For Ethernet When using Ethernet as the primary channel make sure that the network settings are correct If set to DHCP make sure that there is a DHCP server on the network for the EC250 If set to use a static IP address make sure that the IP address default gateway and DNS are all correct Ifa proxy is used make sure that settings are correct 3 Red Flashes No Connection to Netbiter Argos For GPRS Make sure that the APN is correct For Ethernet Make sure that one of the Ethernet ports 443 80 or 5222 is open in the firewall and if a proxy is used that the settings for it are correct Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 LED Indicators 30 SIGNAL STRENGTH 1 Green Flash Weak Signal The signal strength is too weak Make sure the antenna is correctly mounted and pointing upwards Use another external antenna or try relocating the antenna using extension cables 2 Green Flashes Medium Signal Strength The unit will function but a stronger signal is recommended Try experimenting with antenna placement to improve reception 3 Green Flashes Good Signal This indicates an optimal setup 5 3 2 Serial Status LED The Serial Status LED indicates ongoing serial communication through the serial ports This includes data traffic for RS 232 RS 422 RS 485
28. ation 1 Red Flash Not Registered on Home Network The Netbiter SIM card will automatically connect to a network that is part of the worldwide network of tele operators in the HMS home network For a list of worldwide partners please see the support pag es for Netbiter Argos at http support netbiter com If there is good signal strength but the unit still shows not registered on home network then there may be another network operator with better GPRS signal strength in this location Check also that the antenna is mounted and that the SIM card is inserted correctly Ensure that the mobile network has cov erage at the location where you are using the device An external antenna can be used to improve recep tion 2 Red Flashes Problem with Network Settings Check that the Access Point Name APN is set for the SIM card being used When entering the APN it is recommended that is done from Netbiter Argos for Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 this is the only option Otherwise the APN might only be stored locally in the unit which can cause problems when Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 LED Indicators 28 replacing a faulty unit VVith the APN stored at Netbiter Argos the replacement functionality automat ically sends all the necessary settings to the unit 3 Red Flashes No Connection to Netbiter Argos EC220 will attempt to connect to the Netbiter Argos server If it cannot check that the mobile
29. connection can be used to connect the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway directly to a PC via a USB cable Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Local Configuration 48 10 2 Log in to Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 Type in the IP address as the URL in a web ade WE browser will display the login screen The default netbiter EasyCo nne ct user name is admin and the password is the acti vation code supplied with your unit see section 8 2 1 Create the Netbiter Argos account Device ID 003011FBSBBC When logged in to the unit an overview page similar to the following is displayed ay EasyConnect netbiter EC150 System ID 003011FB6F91 Logout Status Modbus Ethernet System Netbiter Argos About Valid Responses Serial Timeouts Exceptions CRC Errors Buffer Overruns Frame Errors _dlear Netbiter Argos status Trying to connect to server based on Netbiter technology Note that the only changes that should be made in these local pages and then only if required are the settings for the network connection and or an update to the firmware All other settings are provided for troubleshooting and informational purposes only Changes made to these other settings will NOT be synchronized with the unit settings existing on Netbiter Argos 10 2 1 Ethernet Settings These settings are for the wired Ethernet connection from the Netbiter to the local network and Net biter Argos When DHCP addressing is enbled
30. ct EC350 and then log in to the unit via a web browser If the IP address is not known it will first be necessary to obtain this infor mation See section 10 1 1 on page page 47 for details on how to do this 10 4 2 Login Typing in the IP address as the URL in a web brows er will display the login screen The default user Windows Security xi The server 10 40 15 209 at Password protected area requires a username and name is admin and the password is the activation BEES e S A Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in code supplied with the unit see section 8 2 1 an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection Le Password IE Remember my credentials Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Local Configuration 55 When logged in to the unit a status page similar to the following is displayed HIIS netbiter Z Status Network settings Modem settings Netbiter Argos Connected to Argos Firmware update System ID 003011FB9ABC Logs Modem Disabled About Signal quality 111111111111 12 31 The changes that can be made in these local pages and then only 1f required are for the network and modem settings The product firmware can also be updated here which requires an active connection to the Internet Changes made to these other settings will NOT be synchronized with the unit settings existing on Netbiter Argos Various logs are als
31. cted via the following pins e Pin 17 Common e Pin 18 RS 232 Transmit Output e Pin 19 RS 232 Receive Input Note that it is not possible to use more than one of these inter faces simultaneously O Note that when connecting Modbus devices via RS 485 RS 422 or RS 232 on the 12 pin terminal block 1t will not be possible to simultaneously connect Modbus devices via RS 232 on the D SUB connector It will however still be possible to connect a GPS device to the D SUB connector Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Connections 21 4 3 2 D Sub Connector 1 5 The 9 pin male D Sub connector provides an RS 232 interface which e can be used for communicating with Modbus RTU devices or for kA kk attaching a GPS device to keep track of the system s position ct EE f A d ha CD Carrier Detect 6 Male Rx Receive Tx Transmit DTR Data Terminal Ready Sr m 6 DSR Data Set Ready RTS Request To Send 8 CTS Clear To Send 9 RI Ring Indicator Note that when using the D SUB connector to connect Modbus devices via RS 232 it will not be possible to connect any Modbus devices simultaneously on the 12 pin terminal block This does not apply when connecting a GPS device to the D SUB connector de 4 3 3 Ethernet Connector The RJ 45 socket provides the Ethernet network connection for Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 This connector also supports Modbus TCP via Ethernet which c
32. dard SMS length is 160 characters but because of the included language support e g Cyrillic this is limited to 70 characters Q Which GPS Receiver Should Connect to Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 or Net biter EasyConnect EC250 The GPS unit should support the NMEA protocol version 3 as well as GGA and RMC messages It should communicate on an RS 232 interface at baud rates 1200 115200 bps Q How Many Modbus Devices can be Connected to a Netbiter Gateway For Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 16 devices can be connected For all other EasyConnect models 32 devices can be connected Q How Many Parameters Can be Logged and Used for Alarms in a Netbiter Gate way Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 supports 16 log parameters and 16 alarm parameters Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 and Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 support 64 log parameters and 64 alarms Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 supports 128 log parameters and 128 alarms Q How Much Data Traffic is Generated This is dependent on how many pages you view and if these pages have images A short estimate using a list of common operations is provided here Operations e Login open page with image e refresh values 5 times e open log page e download log file 600x3 values 23RB These operations will generate approximately 450kB data traffic Using a subscription that includes 1GB data this could be done 2000 times per month Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 FAQ
33. e interface for the user See the Netbiter Argos Administration Manual for further details synchronize Whenever a configuration is added or changed in Netbiter Argos the changes must be syn chronized with the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway P 4 Support For contact information and support please refer to the contact and support pages at suppott netbiter com Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Chapter I 1 Introduction 1 1 About Netbiter EasyConnect Gateways The Netbiter EasyConnect product family is designed to be plug and play as well as easy to install configure and maintain Its plug n play structure makes it possible to quickly complete large scale instal lations without being an IT mobile network expert Simplicity is key and this is what the Netbiter EasyConnect series is about Your Netbiter EasyConnect will make it easy to collect data from a remote system and send it to Net biter Argos a secure data center where all data from your field equipment is securely stored and ac cessed Netbiter Argos is hosted by HMS with redundant servers in several locations Log on at www netbiter net to access management services that enable you to monitor and control your equipment in a fast efficient and professional way Data is stored securely with backup and database redundancy and is accessible whenever required Data can be accessed via the Netbiter Argos web interface with tools to build p
34. ease see page 52 in the chapter on Local Configuration Network Setup Fixed IP Address Setting a fixed IP address for the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway can be done with the help of the Nebiter Config utility which is available from support netbiter com Start the utility and double click on the required unit as in the example below Advanced Options da Netbiter Config vi A8 8 loj x Ip jsn o aw DHCP 10 10 1388 255 255 2550 1010131 On 1205 EC250 00 30 11 FB 92 96 10101289 2552552550 1010121 On 1204 EC250 00 30 11 FB 92 9F 10101293 3552552550 1010121 On 1113 EC250 00 30 11 FB 92 8E 101013100 2552552550 1010121 Oe 3205 5100 00 20 11 FB 20 1 101013110 2552552550 1010121 On 3204 5200 00 20 11 FB 92 29 101013134 2552552550 1010121 On 1204 EC250 00 30 11 FB 95 CA 101013232 2552552550 1010121 Dif 1113 EC250 00 20 11 FB 92 85 Wink Scan Exit ai ze mm This will open the dialog for setting the IP address and the related settings as shown here Set the IP address and make the other required settings You may need to contact the network administrator for this information When finished click the Set button Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Subnet mask Default gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS Hostname Password New password Ethernet configuration IP address ds Configure 00 30 11 FB 92 B5 i x 10 10 13 232 DHCP C On 255 255 255 0 O
35. ector see 4 1 2 See the illustration for positions O Note that it is not possible to use both the RS 232 and the RS 485 interfaces simultaneously Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Connections 16 4 1 2 D Sub Connector The 9 pin D Sub connector provides connectivity for Modbus RTU slave units 1 5 via RS 232 These units are known as devices on Netbiter Argos e ch ee Pin Other Device D mio 2 o GND 6 SAD Sa Ready metz ri fig CI O Note that when using the D Sub connector 1t will not be possible to use any protocol simultaneously on the 12 pin terminal block 4 1 3 Ethernet Connector The RJ 45 socket provides the Ethernet network connection for Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 This connector also supports Mod bus TCP via Ethernet which can be used at the same time as Mod bus RTU units on another interface 4 2 Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 4 2 1 Terminal Block 12 pin Pn Ton Relay COM Common Relay NO Normally open connected GND The GND terminal ground is internally connected to the analog input output common AO COM AI COM Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Connections 17 Digital Inputs DI Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 features 2 digital inputs with the following specifications e Low 0 1 VDC e High 9 24 VDC Relay Output Digital Output There is one relay output with a rated load of 1A at 24V DC
36. egular green flash Normal operation Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 LED Indicators 33 5 4 5 Power LED Unlit No power Steady green Unit has power 5 4 6 Ethernet Link LED on RJ 45 port The Ethernet Link LEDs indicate network traffic and its speed Off No Ethernet link detected Orange flashes Activity on a 10 Mbps Ethernet network Green flashes Activity on a 100 Mbps Ethernet network Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Chapter 6 6 I O Wiring Diagrams 6 1 Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 6 1 1 VVire a Device on a Digital Input NETBITER O DI 1 or 2 9 24 VDC O g OVDC CG LI DI COM Digital input Netbiter EasyConnect Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Doc Rev 2 10 I O Wiring Diagrams 35 6 2 Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 6 2 1 Input Wiring O Please see page 17 for how to set the Analog input switch Wire an Analog Input for Temperature Readings NETBITER AL 1 or 2 Al COM Analog input for temperature reading set switch to PT100 Wire an Analog Input for Voltage Readings NETBITER O AL 1 or 2 O AI COM Analog input for voltage reading set switch to 0 10V Wire an Analog Input for Current Readings NETBITER ees s O Al COM Analog input for current reading set switch to 0 20maA Connect a Device to a Digital Input METBITER 9 24 VDC OO e DI 1 or 2 DVD Lk LX DI COM Digital input Netb
37. ese settings click Save settings 10 3 5 Proxy Servers Communication through a proxy server can be set up locally via the built in web server in the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway Ethernet Port to Use First ensure that the proxy server is set up to use at least one of the following ports e Port 443 e Port 80 e Port 5222 If not the Netbiter EasyConnect 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 Proxy Types The type of proxies that can be used ate e HTTP e Socks 4 a e Socks 5 Obtain access to any credentials required by the proxy server This information should be provided by the network administrator Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Local Configuration 53 10 3 6 Local Proxy Setup 1 Log in locally to the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway as described above 2 Click Netbiter Argos in the menu 3 Select the proxy type to use Device ID 003011FB92B5 Activation code eecceces Use proxy to connect to internet None _ Y 4 Enter the proxy server address 5 Enter the port to use on the LAN side If blank this will be set to port 443 Device ID 003011FB92B5 Activation code e e Use proxy to connect to internet
38. ff Change password Set Cancel Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Chapter 10 10 Local Configuration Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway models also contain a built in web server that can be accessed locally to troubleshoot during unit setup and to set certain parameters regarding the initial communication with the server A Important This type of configuration is not normally required and should only be performed if when necessary O Note that Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 does not provide these local configuration pages Netbiter Argos is the preferred way of making the settings in a Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway and should always be used whenever possible When there is a choice between making settings locally and making them via Netbiter Argos they should always be set via Netbiter Argos as there will be better control of the settings thus simplifying matters if e g a faulty unit needs to be replaced The only settings that should be made from the local web pages are e Set mode if using any mode other than GPRS only Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 350 only e Proxy settings if the gateway is connected to a network that uses a proxy server e PIN code settings if using a PIN code for the SIM card enter it here Otherwise this should not be enabled Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 only Note that the use of a proxy server and a PIN code for the SIM card will increase the complexity of the setup as these settings must be m
39. first be downloaded from support netbiter com Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Status Network settings Modem settings Firmware update Logs About Firmware update Current firmware version Firmware update file 1 0 0 Browse No file selected Start upgrade Don t save settings Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Chapter 11 11 Firmware Upgrade Alternative Methods e The easiest way to perform a firmware upgrade is from the Netbiter Argos web pages Please see the Netbiter Argos User Manual for instructions on how to do this e Ifan upgrade is not possible via Netbiter Argos for those models that provide access to the advanced local configuration web pages there is also the option to perform the upgrade from here See section 11 1 e Ifan upgrade is not possible via the Netbiter Argos or via the advanced local configuration web pages it is also possible to upgrade the firmware via a connection to a local PC using the free tool Netbiter Update See section 11 2 11 1 Upgrade via the Local Configuration Pages This process is available for the models that support local configuration pages 1 e all models with the exception of Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 To upgrade the firmware locally the new firmware file is required Please contact your local support of fice to obtain the file 1 When logged into the unit s local web pages click on System gt gt Firmware This opens the web page as shown in this example from
40. her network operator 11 HITIS 11 geg Modem settings Network settings Modem settings M Use modem as primary connection to Argos Firmware update Logs APN intellicom apn telenor se About User Password Signal quality INIA 12 31 Save settings Don t save settings A Important There is no support in the Netbiter EasyConnect 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 in serting the card into a mobile phone and performing the operation there The PIN code cannot be deactivated in the Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 Use Modem as Primary Connection to Argos Checking this box will cause the modem to always be used for communication as long as there is a good 2G 3G signal available If the WAN interface is also enabled this will automatically be used if the 2G 3G connection is not available APN Access Point Name This is the identifying name used to connect to a mobile network The network operator for the SIM card can supply this information User name Password If the connection to the mobile network requires a user name and password enter these here After making these settings click Save settings Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 10 4 5 Firmware Update Local Configuration 57 This page can be used to update the Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 with new firmware The file containing the new firmware must
41. in the modem settings described above i e if the PIN code is enabled and or changed in a mobile phone then the Enable box must be checked ant the new code entered in the field provided in these settings in the Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 350 de 10 3 4 GPRS Ethernet Failover Settings Connection Mode Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 can be used in three different modes e GPRS only default setting e Ethernet failover to GPRS e Ethernet only When the Netbiter is set to Ethernet failover to GPRS if the Ethernet connection to Internet is lost the unit will automatically switch to GPRS communication and the exchange of data with Netbiter Ar gos will continue Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Local Configuration 52 Connection Time Before Restore to Ethernet After using Ethernet 1 and the connection is lost Ethernet will failover to GPRS After a specified time in GPRS mode 2 the unit will attempt to use Ethernet again 3 If the Ethernet connection has been restored it will be used again otherwise GPRS will continue to be used and the cycle will be re peated until the Ethernet connection is working again f Access Point Name APN This is the identifying name used to connect to a mobile network The network operator for the SIM card can supply this information User name Password If the connection to the mobile network requires a user name and password enter these here After making th
42. ink to Mobile Network Account Contact L files All dashboards Map Backup Firmware Propert 04 00 08 00 12 00 The following page is displayed 1 Status Configuration Dashboards Map Backup Finmware Mobile network Properties I have a Netbiter SIM card a I have a custom or standard SIM card a S i SIM card mobile number wm APN S APN username gt APN password gt 2 Now select the type of SIM card to use e Ifusing a Netbiter SIM card provided by HMS Industrial Networks select the radio button for this and enter the phone number for the SIM card This number can be found in the envelope for the SIM card e To use a custom or standard SIM card from another operator you need to enter the phone number to the SIM card the APN Access Point Name and the user name and password if required by the network All of the above information should be supplied together with the SIM card If not please con tact the network operator to obtain this information 3 Check that the unit has power and satisfactory signal strength and then click Send The Netbiter Argos will now communicate with the remote gateway upon which it will reboot and then connect to the Netbiter Argos server This process may take some time to complete When the gateway is online this will be reported in the status page A IMPORTANT Using a PIN code for the SIM card is not recommended and when using Netbiter Easy
43. it s isolated RS 485 up to 115 2 kbit s isolated Antenna connector connector MAR female nn Eege RTU Lla A RIU ASCII TCP IP Modbus slaves Slaves Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Dimensions amp Specifications 66 12 6 Specifications EC250 amp EC350 rs Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 Ethernet 10 100 Mbit s 10 100 Mbit s Mobile communication Quad band GPRS Class 12 3G 5 Band UMTS HSPA 850 900 1800 1900 MHz WCDMA FDD 850 800 900 1900 and 2100 MHz GPRS Quad Band GPRS Class 12 850 900 1800 1900 MHz Email SMS Email SMS Relay output max 24V AC DC 1A Digital inputs 2 isolated max 24V DC 2 type dry contact 4 inputs all supporting 0 10V or 0 20mA Support for PT100 on Al1 and Al3 11 bit resolution Raw value 0 2400 Certifications Xil FCC IC Pending PTCRB Pending RoHS Ge Telec Pending RCM Pending cuLUs Pending FCC Pending IC Pending PTCRB Pending ATEX Haz Loc Pending Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Chapter 13 13 FAQ amp Troubleshooting 13 1 Frequently Asked Questions Q What Can I Do if Have Lost my Activation Code Please contact your local support channel and send us the MAC address for your Netbiter Gateway We will provide you with the activation code Q How Many Characters Can an SMS Message Contain An SMS text message can contain 70 characters The stan
44. iter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 I O Wiring Diagrams 36 6 2 2 Output Wiring Wire the Analog Output Analog load 0 10 Y S NETBITER Max load resistance 2k02 A A AO OUT AO COM Analog output Wire a Relay to the Relay Output NETBITER LOAD FUSE 24 VDC 24 VAC Relay NO 0 VDC 0 VAC Relay COM Relay output must be supplied from an isolated transformer using a secondary listed fuse rated at max 3 3 4 and min 30 VDC 6 3 Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 6 3 1 Input Wiring Connect a Device to the Digital Input NETBITER 9 24 VDC O DI 1 or 2 0 VDC LTT Digital input Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 I O Wiring Diagrams 37 6 4 Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 6 4 1 Input Wiring Wire an Analog Input for Temperature Readings NETBITER PT100 O AT 1 or 3 Analog input for temperature reading Wire an Analog Input for Voltage Readings NETBITER O AI 1 2 3 or 4 O Al COM Wire an Analog Input for Current Readings NETBITER O AT 1 2 3 or 4 O AI COM Connecting a Device to a Digital Input NETBITER DI1 DI2 DIi DI2 Digital input 6 4 2 Output Wiring Connecting a Relay to the Relay Output NETBITER LOAD FUSE 24 VDC 24 VAC Relay NO 0 VDC 0 VAC Relay COM Relay output must be supplied from an isolated transformer using a secondary listed fuse rated at max
45. nfirm E mail Device ID Si Activation Code Accept the terms and conditions IT register cancel netbiter argos Netbiter Argos Activation Details Netbiter is a complete m2m remote management solution that enables you to monitor control and supervise the performance and operation of remote equipment and installations via Ethernet GSM GPRS or 3G networks Read more at www netbiter com SYSTEM ID 123456789012345 ACTIVATION CODE ty67P9vZ How to use If you don t have an account on Netbiter Argos 1 Go to Netbiter Argos www netbiter net and click on the Create an account link 2 When the new account is created follow the instructions and login to the new account 3 Click on the Online guide icon Ll and follow the instructions on how to Add and activate a system If you want to use an existing Netbiter Argos account 1 Go to Netbiter Argos www netbiter net and login to your account 2 Click on the Online guide icon El and follow the instructions on how to Add and activate a system This document should be treated as a document of value as it contains unique information needed to register your device on Netbiter Argos If you lose this document you will need to apply for a new Activation Code at http support netbiter com SP1498 rev 1 00 3 Check the box for Accept the terms and conditions and then click the Register button after which you will see the foll
46. nnee EC E 63 Dimensions Netbiter BasyConmect CID eo 64 Specitications BC 150 Be BE lid 65 Specrtications BELSON dd 66 FAQ amp Troubleshooting Frege hi A ked UC SONG nt NO E 67 A E E TE EE A E T 70 Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 3 6 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Preface P About This Document For more information documentation etc please visit the HMS web site www netbiter net P 1 Related Documents Document Author Netbiter Argos User Manual HMS Installation Guides for Netbiter EasyConnect Gateways HMS P 2 Document History Revision List Revision Date Author s Chapters January 2014 Multiple Removed EC150 M Removed info on relay in EC150 November 2013 Multiple Added EC350 Mar 2013 SDa 9 New chapter on Ethernet installation Nov 2012 SDa First official release P 3 Conventions amp Terminology The following conventions are used throughout this manual e Numbered lists provide sequential steps e Bulleted lists provide information not procedural steps Glossary Word Definition Device A piece of equipment connected to a Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway Field system A Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway with connected devices Device template A file describing the Modbus parameters for a connected device Device profile Contains a device template see above but also provides dashboards visualizations logs alarms and various gateway settings to offer a complet
47. nnee aa 37 Ee 37 OPUS ee 37 GPS SS DE ACES arn A O AEST OE E N E EO NOE ENO 38 IN CIDER CIR e tod 38 NOTA CORA CLIO A EE 38 EE EE 39 NOVA CCE GPS ancora di 39 Butter Toona O En Eer 39 Adding a Netbiter EasyConnect erte Eeer EE 40 Adda SS VS LOE toa New Netbiter SOS ACCOUN rca 40 ERLE NOUIN LIDO SACO a AAA A AE 40 AANE IENA o er ES GONNIT ri A di 42 Add a System to an Existing Netbiter Argos CCOUINEoccocnoconnonccanononnonoconnnncnanenoconnonocannocanenononrnccaneso 44 Fuster Con nra O a ir 44 Installation on an Ethernet Network e RR E ee 45 Network SCI LEO EV Et tal as 46 Network setup Eegeregie 46 Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 3 5 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Local Configuration Makir the oda CO CC Ous estat taca ates aco et ta 47 EE OC mentat etat Sl E A A AS 47 EE EE 47 Ee e Netbiter BasyConnect EC E 48 EE 48 SES JS st Bee tacs btt tt hee a ea ae alse ee 49 Log into Netbiter Bas Connect EC said 50 CERS MAS CO das 50 EE 51 VOA DE OI A IN Ee 51 GPRS EILA CODAE AAA AAR A A 51 RS ia io 52 ee 53 Loe into Netbiter Bas Connect EC EE 54 DS CUCL Eco E 54 ee 54 EE 55 Ee ee 56 TTD EE 57 Firmware Upgrade Uperadevia the Local Contioura tions Paces peu es A olla ies 58 Uperade Using Nembitor Updates li 59 Dimensions amp Specifications Dimensions Netbiter Easy Conec E 61 Dimensions Netbiter E as Comme E 62 Dimensions Netbiter Eas yC o
48. o supplied for troubleshooting purposes 10 4 3 Network Settings These settings apply to connections made via the RJ 45 WAN and LAN ports on the bottom of the unit Status WAN DNS LAN Network settings Modem settings M Enable WAN interface Firmware update M Use DHCP to assign an IP address automatically LOGS About IP address assigned to 10 40 15 209 the system Netmask 10 40 255 255 Gateway 10 40 0 1 save settings Don t save settings WAN This interface is the one to enable and use if the Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 will connect to Netbiter Argos via a wired Ethernet connection When DHCP addtessing is enbled the unit will automatically recetve the settings for IP address Net mask and Gateway If not using DHCP these settings must be entered manually along with the settings for DNS servers see the middle tab for these settings DNS When using a static IP address 1 e when not using DHCP specify a primary DNS server here A sec ondary DNS may also be specified if desired LAN The LAN interface is disabled by default and is intended for use with future features Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Local Configuration 56 10 4 4 Modem Settings The built in modem in the Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 communicates via 2G 3G cellular networks which requires a SIM card Using a SIM card from HMS Industrial Networks is the easiest option but it is also possible to to use one from anot
49. omestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures ESD Note This product contains ESD Electrostatic Discharge sensitive parts that may be damaged if ESD control procedures are not followed Static control precautions are required when handling the product Failure to observe this may cause damage to the product Netbiter EasyConnect User Manual Copyright HMS Industrial Networks AB Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Table of Contents Table of Contents Important User Information VIA mans atenen atenent sic O E pola ote te et i E darts ae sean as 2 Eege 2 VIGAS TACK MONICA OTITIS A iii 2 Preface About This Document Related Documents me tere Omen lia d Poon nene e E a ES te Conventions S emilia 7 SE 7 Chapter1 Introduction ADOUEN ctpiter BasyCondect Gate yy Ay sam sima ida 8 ere 9 NOUT TS Bi COIN GOL TCL TO PORC CORREN OE A ms 9 INP Conec EC Usem A E A 9 NN E iy COTM CU A waa teh at aad ales tales letal 9 Nero er Te ay once TIC II AAA E A Rd 10 Chapter 2 Mounting INet biter Easy Connect BC 220 aid BESO dd 11 Netbiter Easy onnect E CLOSE O talent 12 Chapter3 Power Netbiter Eas Connect Ee eeh 13 Netbiter PasyConnect LE aa 14 Netbiter Easy Connect Ee Ee 14 Netbiter EasyConnect Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Doc Rev 2 10 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Connections Netbiter Ea Conca ECTO e Oo 15 TCT LOCATE DU scan sos
50. ommunications centre for all your connected gateways and is accessible from any Internet connected browser The service provides access to control functions logs and stored data A field system is the term as applied in Netbiter Argos to a single Netbiter EasyConnect gateway and all of its connected devices A project contains any number of Netbiter Argos field systems A project can be used to group multiple field systems according to location to client access level or any other suitable grouping 8 2 Add a System to a New Netbiter Argos account 8 2 1 Create the Netbiter Argos account Follow these steps if you do not yet have a Netbiter Argos account and are adding your first Netbiter EasyConnect 1 In your browser go to www netbiter net and click on Create an account User Password Logon Create an account Lost your password Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Adding a Netbiter EasyConnect 41 2 Enter the required information including the product s unique System ID and Activation code A Important The product s System ID and Activation Code are provided on a printed sheet in the package for your Netbiter EasyConnect gateway This is a valuable document that should be saved please store safely Create Account Account name Password Repeat Password First Name Last Name Company Country Select hd Phone E mail Co
51. onnect a GPS antenna to the socket on the unit 7 2 Activate the GPS function Before it is possible to use a GPS device external or internal the GPS functionality must first be acti vated at Netbiter Argos Information on how to do this can be found in the online guide Add GPS which is available by logging into Netbiter Argos and then clicking on the wand in the upper right cor ner 7 3 Further Information HMS Industrial Networks supplies various accessories for use with Netbiter Communication Gateways e The Netbiter Argos GPS Tool Kit Order Code E 019 See www net biter com for more information This product is compatible with both Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 and Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 e GPS antenna This product is compatible with Netbiter EasyCon nect EC350 Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Chapter 8 8 Adding a Netbiter EasyConnect Before you can use your Netbiter EasyConnect gateway it must be registered and activated This is done from a user account at Netbiter Argos Activating the unit will enable access to Netbiter Argos e Ifyou do not yet have an account at Netbiter Argos see section 8 2 e To active the Netbiter EasyConnect gateway from an existing Netbiter account see section 8 3 8 1 About Netbiter Argos Netbiter Argos is the main method used for activating configuring and managing your Netbiter Easy Connect gateways The service consists of a web based c
52. ore the problem is elsewhere e Parameter Extra delay between messages Starting at 20 experiment with a few different val ues increasing in steps of 20 to see if this resolves the issue If there is no improvement by 200ms then the problem is elsewhere Problem Modbus Communication is Not Working over RS 485 This is often due to a problem with the wires Check that the A and B lines are connected properly If there is no problem with the wires try switching places for the A and B lines Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92
53. ose SE RS ARO 15 Ee ESA AS Ud 16 ESENCIAS USES ASA A A tieta 16 Netbiter ES VC OC CEEC riuada imme 16 LPRA DIOS LC DW AAA A EA AA 16 KEEN SVT SA di 18 ee 18 DS VC One LO tes teca ce meten SS 19 ICRA COURSES A a 19 Netbiter Easy Comet EC 250 emana eta en ele ia 19 CADA DICE TA iaa 19 ESAS AN EE 21 ETICO ASAS AS A 21 SL O S EEEE O SAPT NEUE SY Te OER ATH Stee 21 FLA CE GOA SOOT etc AS NS o Sar aid 22 Netpiter Easy Contect EE 22 Lorena BORA IA Do ee 22 SAO IIA ITA i PI CONE E 23 e POAC O E 23 ETORRI E A EE 23 SEPSA EE 24 VETO ER E a 24 A O O A ON 24 DD CAI COOH E 25 LED Indicators INetbiter Ba ye onice C E 26 MORE IAS NTN isis ete a etic dis e ds 26 KE 26 eech 27 EINIR aik AA need alee tata aan cidade teehee title E 21 Netbiter Pas CO EE 27 Eed Sc KEE E 21 AAA pi dialecte 28 GSN S onal iros ia 28 INetbiter Easy C OE E cec cies 28 Von ara E E 28 AA IS A ESAS A AS 30 Etena Aami Colon LE TA AS 30 Eran dank A D een EEE EAE EEE E OE 30 Netbiter EasyConnect Ei 31 RSESTY EE 31 Ud WANTED ds 31 ee 32 Garmant A RRA 32 OBRES E 33 Ehana Lai LE DOR S AI DO email att ays loud sat eases ved ad cared ed de eect ae 33 Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 I O VViring Diagrams Netbiter Easy C Otic t EC TIN copie al elo 34 WO DDD CUI OM Pai AAA A NOT 34 Netbiter Tas Connect dol 38 TE 35 Ee a 36 EE 36 DD NC AAA AA A EN O AAE E T 36 Netbiter Bas yC O
54. ower supply 3 Green Flashes Running After the bootup phase is complete this indicates normal operation 2 Red Flashes Problem with Network Settings Ensure that the network settings are correct e If set to DHCP check that there is a DHCP server on the network e If set to use a static IP address check the settings for the IP address default gateway and DNS server e Ifa proxy is used make sure that settings are correct 3 Red Flashes No Connection to Netbiter Argos Ensure that one of the Ethernet ports 443 80 or 5222 is open in the firewall and if a proxy is used that the proxy settings are correct 5 1 2 Serial Status LED Flashing green Receiving serial packet Flashing red Transmitting serial packet Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 LED Indicators 27 5 1 3 Activity Collision LED Flashing green Receiving Ethernet pachet Flashing red Ethernet Collision detected 5 1 4 Ethernet Link LED Steady green 10 Mbps Ethernet network detected Steady orange 100 Mbps Ethernet network detected 5 2 Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 Power P Connection to Netbiter Argos Status Running Normal operation GSM Signal a Signal strength 5 2 1 Power LED Steady green on the Power LED indicates that Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 is powered up and running 5 2 2 Status LED The Status LED indicates the following conditions in 4 second cycles Unlit No Flashes Normal Oper
55. owing message Check Your E mail Your account has been created However Netbiter Argos requires account activation An activation link has been sent to the e mail address you provided You cannot use this account until you visit the link provided in the e mail Please check your e mail for further information Make sure you add the domain netbiter net in the white list of your spam server if you shouldn t receive the email go to login Open the email sent to you by the Netbiter Argos server and follow the instructions there on how to activate your account Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Adding a Netbiter EasyConnect 42 8 2 2 Activate the Netbiter EasyConnect 1 For a new account log in to it and click on the project called My first project and click on the link to There are 1 pending system s If adding the unit to an existing account find the unit in the list of Inactive Systems Presentation Reports Management Account Contact Logout Projects All systems Templates Profiles All dashboards Logged In Test User Account DemoSetup fan agement Projects MyFirstProject Systems A II T Systems Properties File area No system activated BE Offine Online BW Unknown There are 1 pending system s 2 Click the link Activate to use the unit it in this project and account Presentation Reports Management Account Contact Logout Projects All systems Templa
56. resentation pages using dash board widgets If you prefer to manage your data yourself there is a web service API available to access data and save it for further processing A Netbiter EasyConnect is a small robust communication gateway designed to get your industrial equipment and installations online fast These gateways are designed for industrial applications and are available with wireless access 2G 3G or Ethernet communication ALARMS DATA LOGGING SMS EMAIL WEB BASED TRENDING DATA PRESENTATION INTERNET LANs GSM GPRS TELEPHONE MODEMS Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Introduction 9 1 2 Product Overviews 1 2 1 Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 is a remote gateway that connects Modbus devices with the Netbiter Argos server over Ethernet This makes it possible to remotely monitor and control Modbus devices Features 2 digital inputs isolated max 24V DC e 10 100 Mbit s Ethernet interface Serial interface RS 232 Serial interface RS 485 isolated DIN rail mounting 1 2 2 Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 reports data from Modbus slave units digital analog and temperature signals to Netbiter Argos The unit has a built in GPRS modem as its communication channel so no physical e g Ethernet Internet connection is required Features 2 digital inputs isolated max 24VDC 1 relay output max 24VAC DC 1A 2 an
57. s the Modem Settings 1 With the unit power turned off insert the SIM card in the holder and replace it see page 21 for an illustration 2 Re apply power and check the LED indications for a good GPRS 3G signal see page 28 3 When logged in locally click the link to Modem This will display the page for the GPRS and failover settings AV EasyConnect netbiter EC250 Status Modbus Modem GPS Ethernet System Netbiter Argos About Modem Settings Pin code Press button to test enter pin code Enable 7 test pin code modem info GPRS Ethernet failover Settings Connection mode Ethernet Only y Connection time before restore to Ethernet Try Ethernet after 8 hour xi Access point name APN intellicom apn telenor se User name Password 10 3 3 Modem Settings PIN Code For greater ease of use HMS recommends not using a PIN code for the SIM card However if using a PIN code ts still required this can be done by checking the box for Enable and entering the SIM card s PIN code as provided by the card supplier The PIN code can be tested by clicking the button Test PIN code A Important The PIN code on the SIM card cannot be activated deactivated or changed in a Netbiter gateway Instead this must be done by inserting the SIM card into a mobile phone and performing these operations from there Note that any changes made to the PIN code function in a mobile phone must also be repeated
58. se any another SIM card you will need to know the following information s The phone number for the SIM card e The Access Point Name APN to connect to as well as the user name passvvord if this is re quired by the network operator The PIN code security function must be also disabled before mounting the SIM card To do this insert the SIM card in a regular mobile phone and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer Insert the SIM Card Open the SIM card holder by pressing the small button at the left of the SIM card slot with a small screwdriver pen or sim ilar When the SIM card is in place and the required inputs outputs have been connected Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 can be powered up The rest of the configuration is done via Netbiter Argos See page 40 for further information Press here to open 4 2 3 RS 485 Serial Interface 3 pin Connector The RS 485 serial interface is used to connect Modbus RTU slave units known as devices in Netbiter Argos 3 pin connector Pin bugs B enee Note that when connecting Modbus devices via RS 485 on the 3 pin terminal block it will not be possible to simultaneously connect Modbus devices via RS 232 on the D SUB connector Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Connections 19 4 2 4 D Sub Connector 1 5 The male 9 pin D Sub connector provides an RS 232 interface which can be used for communicating with Modbus R
59. ss Two orange flashes No connection to Argos Internet Check all network settings gateway DNS servers netmasks etc and firewalls Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 LED Indicators 32 5 4 3 Modem LED OFF Modem not active Steady red Modem not available Contact support One orange flash SIM card missing Check that the SIM card is properly inserted The HMS SIM card will automatically connect to a network that is part of the worldwide network of tele operators in the HMS home network For a list of worldwide partners see the support pages for Netbiter Argos at http support netbiter com Two orange flashes PIN code active for SIM card Deactivate the PIN code Three orange flashes No APN server specified Check that the Access Point Name APN is set for the SIM card being used When entering the APN it is recommended that this is done from Netbiter Argos Otherwise the APN might only be stored lo cally in the Netbiter which can cause trouble when replacing a faulty gateway With the APN stored at Netbiter Argos the replacement function automatically sends all necessary settings to the unit Steady green Optimum 2G 3G signal Steady green with breaks Less than optimum 2G 3G signal Replace stub antenna with 5m extension antenna Reposition for better reception The more the LED shows green the better the signal 5 4 4 Gateway LED Unlit No power or unit is still starting up R
60. strength of the GPRS signal Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 LED Indicators 29 The Module Status LED can indicate the following Unlit OFF No Power Check the power supply SYSTEM MESSAGES Unlit Normal Operation When the unit is running correctly the unit will not show any red indications consequently the LED will only be flashing green to indicate the signal strength 1 Red Flash Not Registered on Home Network The HMS SIM card will automatically connect to a network that is part of the worldwide network of tele operators in the HMS home network For a list of worldwide partners please see the support pag es for Netbiter Argos at http support netbiter com If there is good signal strength but the unit still shows not registered on home network then there may be another network operator with better GPRS signal strength in this location Check also that the antenna is mounted and that the SIM card is inserted correctly Ensure that the mobile network has cov erage at the location where you are using the device An external antenna can be used to improve recep tion 2 Red Flashes Problem with Network Settings e For GPRS Check that the Access Point Name APN is set for the SIM card being used When entering the APN it is recommended that this is done from Netbiter Argos Otherwise the APN might only be stored locally in the Netbiter which can cause trouble when replacing a faulty g
61. syConnect EC220 2 VV e Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 3 W Note that Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 can alternatively be powered by 9 24V AC 12 48V DC The power requirements of the Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 vary depending on the types and numbers of functions enabled at any one time The unit will require an average of 4W and a maximum of 6W 3 1 Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 and EC250 On these models connect 9 24V DC to pin V or Vin and connect the ground wire to GND Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Power 14 3 2 Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 On this model connect 9 24V DC to pin Vdc and connect the ground wire to GND 3 3 Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 Connect 12 48V DC to the pin and connect ground to the pin Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Chapter 4 4 Connections 4 1 Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 4 1 1 Terminal Block 12 pin NS Vin GND Terminai no Pin Pan a D2 NN Ei i Module Status DI 1 DI Serial Link Status Activity Collision e O DO LJ I i a EA Z gt L RS 232 DO z Le em neltiniter S Digital Inputs DI Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 features 2 digital inputs with the following specifications e Low 0 1 VDC e High 10 24 VDC RS 485 R S232 RS 485 is connected via pins 15 13 RS 232 is connected via pins 17 15 or via the D Sub conn
62. tes Profiles All dashboards Logged In Test User Account DemoSetup fanagement All systems Inactive Active Inactive Add system Search Showing 1 to 1 of 1 entries ee ll ee is MyFirstSystem 003011FB92B5 MyFirstProject Standard No Activate Renove Showing 1 to 1 of 1 entries ee 3 In the subscription field select Standard and then click the Activate button Management Account Contag Logout T S Projects All systems Templates Profiles All dashboards Logged In Test User Account DemoSetup Management Systems Inactive MyFirstSystem System activation A KS System activation Device ID 003011FB92B5 Activation code LLIT Subscription Pu H add subscription key A message will now be sent to the Netbiter EasyConnect and the configuration will be processed The unit will reboot and automatically connect to the Netbiter Argos Server There may be a delay before the unit is visible online at Netbiter Argos Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Adding a Netbiter EasyConnect 43 Next Steps Ethernet Connection If the unit is using an Ethernet connection the activation process is now complete To continue setting up the unit please see Further Configuration on page 44 To activate the unit via a wireless connec tion see below Next Steps GPRS Wireless Connection 1 From the status page that is now displayed click on the l
63. to the female SMA screw connector on the underside of the unit This socket also provides power for active GPS antennas 4 4 6 Micro USB Connector This connection can be used to connect the Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 to a PC to upgrade the firmware or to troubleshoot problems For further information see section 10 4 SIM card slot Micro USB connector 4 4 7 SIM Card Slot Netbiter SIM Card When using a Netbiter SIM card supplied by HMS the card is configured and ready for use and the PIN code security function has been disabled Other SIM Cards To use any other SIM card the following information is required e The phone number for the SIM card e The Access Point Name APN to connect to as well as the user name passwotd if required by the network operator A Important There is no support in the Netbiter EasyConnect 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 cell phone and performing the operation there The PIN code cannot be deactivated in the Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 Insert The SIM card The SIM card shoud be pushed into the slot E 7 provided on the top side of the unit The side of the SIM card with the gold plating should face upwatds and the end with the a AE TTT cut corner should be inserted first When the O er gt card is fully inserted it will lock into position
64. ure that all the necessary steps have been taken to verify that the applications meet all performance and safety requirements in cluding any applicable laws regulations codes and standards HMS Industrial Networks AB will under no circumstances assume liability or responsibility for any problems that may arise as a result from the use of undocumented features timing or functional side effects found outside the documented scope of this product The effects caused by any direct or indirect use of such aspects of the product are undefined and may include e g compatibility issues and stability issues The examples and illustrations in this document are included solely for illustrative purposes Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular implementation HMS Industrial Networks AB cannot assume responsibility for actual use based on these examples and illustrations Intellectual Property Rights HMS Industrial Networks AB has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in the product de scribed in this document These intellectual property rights may include patents and pending patent applications in the US and other countries Trademark Acknowledgements Netbiter is a registered trademark of HMS Industrial Networks AB All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and or its affiliates Warning This is a class A product In a d
65. window Extended help also at Netbiter Argos Click the blue question mark icon next to the online guide icon The Netbiter Argos Administration Manual available at se support netbiter net Search Li Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Chapter 9 9 Installation on an Ethernet Network 9 1 The Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway requires outbound outgoing access to the Internet to be able to connect to the Netbiter Argos service When connected on an Ethernet network it will use the TCP ports listed below Ports for Connection to Netbiter Argos The Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 will attempt to contact the Netbiter Argos server via port 443 All other Netbiter EasyConnect Gateways will attempt to contact the Netbiter Argos server via the fol lowing outbound ports e 5222 e 443 e 80 The above ports are tried in the order shown and connection attempts will be made to 3 dfferent serv ets with a timeout of 30 seconds for each This means that it may take up to 4 min 30 sec to establish a connection 3 ports x 3 servers x 30s Other Connection Ports used e 502 Default port if Modbus TCP is used for internal registers e 502 Communication with Modbus TCP slave devices e 8080 Extra web server Important To protect against unauthorized access the use of a network firewall is strongly recommended See below O Note that Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 cannot be installed on an Ethernet

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