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USER MANUAL 2.2 | B-EASYCONNECT

Berghof Automation GmbH | Arbachtalstrasse 26 | 72800 Eningen |

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Summary of Contents for B-EasyConnect

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL 2 2 B EasyConnect Accessories for communication and IOT S 02040102 0000 B EasyConnect ...

Page 2: ...ect to technical modifications Trademarks Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks belonging to the Microsoft Corp in the USA and in other countries i MX6 is a registered trademark belonging to NXP Semiconductors Raspberry Pi Zero W is a registered trademark belonging to the Raspberry Pi Foundation The rights of all companies and company names as well as products and produc...

Page 3: ...mation GmbH Arbachtalstrasse 26 72800 Eningen www berghof automation com 3 Change Log Version Date Description 1 0 20 04 2020 First version 2 0 23 12 2020 First Revision 2 1 08 01 2021 Corrections added 2 2 20 01 2021 Opensource Licenses added ...

Page 4: ...ED USE 13 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 14 4 1 Use cases 14 4 2 Overview 15 4 3 Scope of delivery 16 4 4 Interfaces 17 4 5 Requirements for operation 18 5 CONFIGURATION 19 5 1 Configuration of EasyConnect via Webinterface of the Berghof control system 19 5 1 1 Configuration menu 19 5 1 2 Changing Setting EasyConnect operation mode 20 5 1 3 Operation as WLAN Access Point 21 5 1 4 Operation as WLAN Client M...

Page 5: ...automation com 5 9 DISPOSAL 27 10 TECHNICAL DATA 28 10 1 Operation conditions 29 10 2 Supported Wi Fi Standards 30 11 PRODUCT CONFORMITY 31 11 1 Declaration of conformity 31 12 CUSTOMER SERVICES ADDRESSES 33 12 1 Customer service 33 13 APPENDIX 34 13 1 Notes on copyright and license of the software 34 ...

Page 6: ... on the assembly installation start up and maintenance of the device 1 1 Notes on the manual This manual is a component of the product and applies to the following devices B EasyConnect The manual contains information on the following topics Applications Safety Mechanical design Electrical design Connections Start up Upkeep and maintenance Decommissioning Disposal Always keep this user handbook av...

Page 7: ... 2 List of instructions which must be carried out in the order given Additional product information Quotation marks indicate user interface elements and functions as well as paths Example Select System Push Service and click Sender Brackets mark placeholders Example To edit the device name click the Edit button Bold font in the text emphasizes important words Example Do not leave the page without ...

Page 8: ...NGER Serious injury or death Non compliance with the safety features will result in death or serious injury Take preventive measures WARNING Possible serious injury or death Non compliance with the safety features may result in death or serious injury Take preventive measures CAUTION Possible minor injuries Non compliance with the safety features may result in minor injuries Take preventive measur...

Page 9: ...this person The user OEM must ensure the following The device must only be used according to regulations The device must only be used in good working order The user handbook must always be kept legible and fully available Only sufficiently qualified and authorized personnel may carry out the assembly installation start up and maintenance of the device These authorized personnel must receive regula...

Page 10: ... temperature for the place it is used If condensation is present wait at least 12 hours before starting to operate the device 1 6 3 Unpacking On delivery of the device a check must be made that it is complete and undamaged Check the packaging for external damage If the packaging is seriously damaged or if damage to the contents is evident Do not proceed further with opening the packaging instead i...

Page 11: ...2800 Eningen www berghof automation com 11 1 6 4 Assembly NOTE Radio communication Installing the device inside a metal control cabinet can lead to considerable loss of performance or even loss of radio communication Ensure that the device is operated outside a metal enclosure ...

Page 12: ... allow any liquids to enter the interior of the operating equipment Make sure that all ventilation openings are free and not covered up Protect the operating equipment from dust moisture and vapors Use strong hard to guess passwords when configuring your WLAN network to ensure IT se curity Working on the device Disconnect the B EasyConnect from the controller or computer before cleaning Dust moist...

Page 13: ...al sector or in small busi nesses but not in private households The 2 4 GHz frequency band according to IEEE 802 11 must be used exclusively for wireless communication Only the radio channels approved for use in the respective country may be used The device must be operated only with the SD card included in the scope of delivery modifi cations are not permitted Correct transport positioning instal...

Page 14: ... means of communication and plant se curity combined in one product To use the B EasyConnect the Berghof controller requires a free USB connection port The Gateway is powered via the USB cable which is also used for USB communication with the controller The user can now connect wirelessly to the Berghof control via the EasyConnect Gateway e g to log into the CODESYS based control or to request the...

Page 15: ...onnection power supply via same USB port 4 HDMI Interface not used covered with protective cap 5 SD card Slot under protective flap The SD card contains the operating system together with the Berghof application The Berghof application only runs on the B EasyConnect device which is enabled for it The SD card can not be transferred to another operating device USB power supply 5V DC Power supply 5 V...

Page 16: ...utomation com 16 4 3 Scope of delivery B EasyConnect Micro SD card 4GB inserted and secured under flap cable USB 2 0 USB A connector to Micro USB B connector black 0 8m length protective cap HDMI Mini PE with handle plugged protective cap USB Micro PE plugged Additional sheet with GPL License agreement ...

Page 17: ...se of radio com munication Radio Interface The module uses a WLAN for communication USB The device supports two Micro USB interfaces One USB interface serves only as a power supply designation Power covered with pro tective cap not intended for use The other USB interface is used for power supply and data communication with a connected device designation USB standard interface for application Fig ...

Page 18: ...on EasyConnect powered and application is running LED blinking irregular device is booting LED blinking 2 seconds SD card does not match with EasyConnect gateway LED fast blinking 20 Hz connection could not established to plc with USB LED slow blinking 1 Hz Startup and configuration of EasyConnect software 4 5 Requirements for operation The following conditions must be met for operation of the B E...

Page 19: ...e equipment is configured via the web interface of the Berghof control system to which the B EasyConnect gateway is connected The configuration process is described in more detail in the following paragraphs 5 1 Configuration of EasyConnect via Webinterface of the Berghof control system 5 1 1 Configuration menu Fig 3 Configuration menu ...

Page 20: ... the connected controller 1 inactive the gateway is deactivated The wireless Ethernet interface is not available and cannot be used by the controller for communication 2 WLAN AccessPoint the gateway or the controller itself becomes an access point to which compatible clients can connect for communication 3 WLAN client the gateway or controller can connect to a compatible router or access point wit...

Page 21: ...nd netmask of the controller that sets up the WLAN access point 2 WLAN SSID and WLAN password with which a client must authenticate itself A connection can only be established with WPA2 encryption enabled 3 IMPORTANT Select WLAN Country according to the operating location 4 DHCP settings of the WLAN access point 5 Accept and save the configuration the settings are active after a restart of the con...

Page 22: ... 1 Enter the parameters of the WLAN network to which the gateway or controller is to connect A connection can only be established if the network has been set up with WPA2 encryption 2 IMPORTANT Select the WLAN country according to the operating location 3 DHCP Mode the gateway client receives an IP address from the access point via DHCP 4 Apply and save the configuration the settings are active af...

Page 23: ...ler is to connect A connection can only be established if the network has been set up with WPA2 encryption 2 IMPORTANT Select WLAN Country according to the operating location 3 STATIC Mode the client uses a static network configuration 4 Network configuration of the client must be selected according to the network configuration of the access point The IP address must not come from the DHCP range o...

Page 24: ...talstrasse 26 72800 Eningen www berghof automation com 24 5 2 Diagnostic information Fig 8 Diagnostic log for connections The log file for the B EasyConnect gateway can be viewed in the web interface using the corresponding menu item e g for diagnostic purposes ...

Page 25: ...ploaded to the EasyConnect gateway and start automatically The device switches off automatically as soon as the power supply is disconnected or the connected controller is switched off Further action by the user is not necessary NOTE Damage or malfunction Do not plug connect disconnect or touch any connections during operation Never remove the memory card during operation Before working on the dev...

Page 26: ...t all power supplies including those of connected peripherals controller programming devices etc Do not open the device If it is necessary to work inside the device contact customer service 7 2 Cleaning the device Clean surfaces only with a dry or slightly damp lint free cloth NOTE Damage to the equipment The housing is made of plastic and must not be exposed to mechanical or chemical stresses Pro...

Page 27: ...nal regulations for the disposal of electrical equipment in B2B apply The following options are available for disposing of the device Disposal via the manufacturer Unless otherwise agreed equipment may be returned to the manufacturer for disposal Disposal according to regional regulations Dismantle the device and completely disassemble it into its individual parts Dispose of metal parts for metal ...

Page 28: ... x 11 x 37 Color white Weight 26g Certification CE compliant Configuration via configuration file of the connected control system supported modes WLAN Access Point WLAN Client CPU Raspberry Pi Zero W WLAN IEEE 802 11 b g n Frequency Band WLAN 2 4 GHz Antenna integrated Transmission power Max 17 0dBm or 50 mW Power supply USB Bus powered no additional supply needed power supply via USB cable from t...

Page 29: ...berghof automation com 29 10 1 Operation conditions Conditions for proper operation Operation Data Ambient temperature 0 C bis 55 C when complying with the installation instructions Relative humidity max 85 non condensing Transport and storage Ambient temperature 20 C to 70 C Relative humidity max 85 non condensing ...

Page 30: ...rds Standard Frequency Band Communication speed Gross 802 11b 2 4GHz 11 Mbit s maximum 802 11g 2 4GHz 54 Mbit s maximum 802 11n 2 4GHz 150 Mbit s maximum The net transmission speed corresponds to the transmission speed of the user data Which standard is used in a WLAN depends on the settings of the base station The B EasyConnect must use the same standard and frequency band as the WiFi base statio...

Page 31: ...EU RoHS directive 2011 65 EU including supplement 2015 863 Additionally meets the basic requirements of the directives EMC directive 2014 30 EU Applied Standards EN 61131 2 2007 EN 61000 6 2 2005 AC 2005 EN 61000 6 3 2007 AC 2011 EN 62311 2008 EN 62368 1 2014 AC 2015 11 1 Declaration of conformity Declarations of conformity are also available on our website https www berghof automation com downloa...

Page 32: ...USER MANUAL 2 2 HANDBUCH B EASYCONNECT_V2_2_EN DOCX Berghof Automation GmbH Arbachtalstraße 26 72800 Eningen www berghof automation com 32 ...

Page 33: ... 12 Customer services addresses Repairs and corrective maintenance may be carried out only by the manufacturer or authorised customer service centres 12 1 Customer service Berghof Automation GmbH Arbachtalstrasse 26 72800 Eningen Deutschland T 49 7121 894 183 F 49 7121 894 100 e mail support controls berghof com www berghof automation com ...

Page 34: ...e is distributed in the hope that it will be useful but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE See the GNU General Public License for more details Anyone can obtain the source code for these software components from us on a data carrier CD ROM DVD or USB memory stick This offer is valid within three years after the most recent ...

Page 35: ...t of figures Fig 1 Product Overview B EasyConnect 15 Fig 2 Interfaces and connectors 17 Fig 3 Configuration menu 19 Fig 4 Menu Operation Mode 20 Fig 5 Operation as WLAN Access Point 21 Fig 6 Operation as WLAN Client Mode with activated DHCP 22 Fig 7 Operation as WLAN Client Mode with static IP Address 23 Fig 8 Diagnostic log for connections 24 ...

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