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Preface 

networks over a TCP/IP network.  The xDriver software is used to communicate with the 
SmartServer when it is functioning as a Remote Network Interface (RNI). 

 

NodeBuilder User’s Guide.

  Describes how to use the NodeBuilder tool to develop and test the 

applications for Neuron-hosted devices. 

Content 

This guide includes the following content: 

 

Assembling the SmartServer Hardware

.  Describes how to mount the SmartServer hardware inside 

a suitable enclosure. Describes how to connect the SmartServer hardware to power supplies; 
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ON

W

ORKS 

FT-10 and PL-20 channels; digital input, digital output, and pulse meter input 

devices; and TCP/IP networks. Describes how to connect the SmartServer console port to access 
its console application. 

 

Using the SmartServer Service Buttons and LEDs

.  Describes how to use the service buttons and 

LEDs on the SmartServer hardware.  

 

For More Information and Technical Support 

The i.LON ReadMe First file provides descriptions of known problems and their workarounds.  To 
view the i.LON ReadMe First, click 

Start

, point to 

Programs

, point to 

Echelon i.LON100

, and then 

select 

i.LON100

 

ReadMe First

.  You can also find additional information about the SmartServer at 

the 

i

.LON Web page at 

www.echelon.com/ilon

If you have technical questions that are not answered by the SmartServer documentation, SmartServer 
online help, or 

i.

LON Web page, you can get technical support from Echelon.  Your SmartServer 

distributor may also provide customer support.  You can also enroll in training classes at Echelon or an 
Echelon training center to learn more about how to use the SmartServer.  

To receive technical support from Echelon for the SmartServer, you must purchase support services 
from Echelon or an Echelon support partner.  See 

www.echelon.com/support

 for more information on 

Echelon support and training services

.

  There is no charge for software installation-related questions 

during the first 30 days after you receive the 

i.

LON

 

SmartServer DVD.   

You can obtain technical support via phone, fax, or e-mail from your closest Echelon support center.  
The contact information is as follows: 

Region Languages 

Supported 

Contact 

Information 

The Americas 

 

English 
Japanese

 

Echelon Corporation 
Attn. Customer Support 
550 Meridian Avenue 
San Jose, CA 95126 

Phone (toll-free):

 800 258 

4LON(258-4566) 

Phone:

 408 938 5200  

Fax:

 408 790 3801  

[email protected]

 

Europe 

 

English  
German  
French 
Italian

 

Echelon UK 
16, The Courtyards 
Hatters Lane 
Watford 
Herts. WD18 8YH 
United Kingdom 

Phone

: 44 0 1923 430200  

Fax:

 44 0 1923 430300  

Summary of Contents for i.LON SmartServer

Page 1: ...i LON SmartServer Hardware Guide C o r p o r a t i o n 078 0346 01B...

Page 2: ...lon and referenced in this document have been described for illustrative purposes only and may not have been tested by Echelon It is the responsibility of the customer to determine the suitability of...

Page 3: ...Preface The i LON SmartServer is a low cost high performance controller network manager router remote network interface and Web server that you can use to connect LONWORKS Modbus and M Bus devices to...

Page 4: ...by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dif...

Page 5: ...100 BaseT Ethernet port You can also connect models of the SmartServer that have built in 56K V 90 analog modems to TCP IP networks using their RJ 11 telephone line ports and a dial out connection Op...

Page 6: ...this DVD contains the installation software for the following support products that are required to run the i LON SmartServer software LNS 3 Service Pack 8 Update 2 LonMaker 3 1 Service Pack 3 Update...

Page 7: ...ow to configure the SmartServer and use its applications to manage control networks i LON SmartServer Powerline Repeating Network Management Guide Describes how to install a PL 20 repeating network an...

Page 8: ...ion about the SmartServer at the i LON Web page at www echelon com ilon If you have technical questions that are not answered by the SmartServer documentation SmartServer online help or i LON Web page...

Page 9: ...support echelon co jp China Chinese English Echelon Greater China Rm 1007 1008 IBM Tower Pacific Century Place 2A Gong Ti Bei Lu Chaoyang District Beijing 100027 China Phone 86 10 6539 3750 Fax 86 106...

Page 10: ...ts x 1 Assembling the SmartServer Hardware 1 Assembly Overview 2 Mounting the SmartServer 3 Wiring the SmartServer Connections 5 Connecting the Screw Terminals 6 Power Supply 6 LONWORKS Network 9 RS 2...

Page 11: ...Server hardware inside a suitable enclosure It describes how to connect the SmartServer hardware to a power supply LONWORKS FT 10 and PL 20 channels digital input digital output and pulse meter input...

Page 12: ...to an Ethernet hub or switch that can communicate with your computer TCP IP network The Ethernet port on the SmartServer is auto switching therefore you can use a straight through or crossover Ethern...

Page 13: ...ved enclosure that is mounted in a restricted access area High voltage wiring must be performed only by a qualified service person The SmartServer mounts to a 35mm x 7 5mm or 35mm x 15mm DIN rail The...

Page 14: ...4 Assembling the SmartServer Hardware...

Page 15: ...ports digital outputs pulse meter inputs digital inputs and the 12V 20mA output After you connect the screw terminals you should use an Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the SmartServer...

Page 16: ...hould be stripped to a length of 7mm 0 28 Optionally you can use a soldering iron to tin the stripped lengths of any stranded wires to prevent fraying and inadvertent contact with adjacent terminals T...

Page 17: ...is also used for LONWORKS network communication for the PL 20 models of the SmartServer The SmartServer contains an auto ranging auto setting mains power supply You do not need to adjust any jumpers...

Page 18: ...the range 100 240VAC 10 to 30 50 60Hz 2 5Hz Alerta de Seguridad y Alto Voltaje Aseg rese que la la red electrica de corriente alterna AC este DESENERGIZADA antes de quitar la cubierta manipular los ca...

Page 19: ...LONWORKS channel The TP FT 10 interface is polarity insensitive and requires connecting the twisted pair to terminals 17 18 You can also use screw terminals 17 18 on the PL 20 model of the SmartServe...

Page 20: ...e that the RS 232 serial port supports only one of the aforementioned items at a time The RS 485 bus connection is implemented on screw terminals 25 28 These connections are polarity sensitive termina...

Page 21: ...ield 27 RT RS 485 28 RT RS 485 Connecting an External GSM Modem to the RS 232 Serial Port You can connect an external GSM modem to your SmartServer using the RS 232 serial port To do this you need to...

Page 22: ...to the SmartServer using the RS 232 and RS 485 serial ports For more information on the Modbus protocol go to www modbus org Connecting Devices to the RS 232 and RS 485 Serial Ports with FPM Drivers Y...

Page 23: ...e location of the relay output screw terminals on the SmartServer The following table lists the enclosure markings for the relay output screw terminals on the SmartServer and their connection type Scr...

Page 24: ...tween its positive and negative connections is closed the voltage is 0 for 30ms or longer The circuit must be open for a minimum of 30ms between pulses See Chapter 9 of the i LON SmartServer User s Gu...

Page 25: ...nnot reverse the polarity of the digital inputs because it will cause improper operation of the monitoring circuits Each of the digital inputs is controlled by a Digital Input application on the Smart...

Page 26: ...on between screw terminals 16 and 20 does not include screw terminal 19 as it is connected to the active device 12V 20mA Output The SmartServer contains one 12VDC outlet that can provide up to 20mA Th...

Page 27: ...minate the LAN 100 LED indicator if a 100BaseT network connection has been established The SmartServer automatically detects whether it is connected to an Ethernet hub or switch or directly to a compu...

Page 28: ...s minimizes the risk of shock or damage should lightning strike on or near a telephone circuit to which the SmartServer is connected For SmartServer models 72102 which contain a 56K V 90 analog modem...

Page 29: ...have mounted the SmartServer connected all the wiring and closed the enclosure you can apply power to the SmartServer The LEDs on the SmartServer will flash for several minutes as the unit boots Once...

Page 30: ...20 Assembling the SmartServer Hardware...

Page 31: ...i LON SmartServer Hardware Guide 21 2 Using the SmartServer LEDs and Service Buttons This chapter describes how to use the LEDs and service buttons on the SmartServer hardware...

Page 32: ...nput LEDs which are labeled 1 and 2 The Input 1 and Input 2 LEDs light when an ON value is received on the Digital Input 1 and Digital Input 2 inputs respectively The LEDs respond appropriately when t...

Page 33: ...to reboot the SmartServer The following figure and table display and describes these buttons Service Pin Sends a LONWORKS service pin message to the LONWORKS channel on which the SmartServer is attach...

Page 34: ...OK and then click OK in the dialog that appears to confirm the reboot To reboot your SmartServer using the console application enter the reboot command For more information on using the SmartServer We...

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