Eaton ProtoAir Start-Up Guide
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Appendix A Useful Features
Appendix A.1. SSL/TLS for Secure Connection
SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) is a security technology for establishing an
encrypted connection between a server and a client. This allows the secure transfer of data across
untrusted networks.
Appendix A.1.1. Configuring FieldServer as a SSL/TLS Server
The following example sets the FieldServer to accept a secure Modbus/TCP connection on port 1502.
Appendix A.1.1.1. Simple Secure Server Configuration
Add TLS_Port parameter in the connections section of the configuration file and set to a port number
between 1
– 65535.
Connections
Adapter , Protocol
, TLS_Port
N1
, Modbus/TCP
, 1502
This configuration sets the FieldServer to accept any incoming connection but will not request a client’s
certificate for verification. This means that the FieldServer end point communication will be encrypted but
not authenticated.
The FieldServer will send an embedded self-signed certificate if one is requested by a connecting client.
NOTE: If a remote client requires a certificate, then request the smc_cert.pem certificate from
Sierra Monitor Technical Support
and update the remote client’s authority as per vendor
instructions.
