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NETIOM-UDP

User Manual

About This Manual

This manual provides a detailed description of the operation and features of Netiom-UDP. It

assumes that the reader is familiar with network terminology and therefore does not give any

detailed descriptions of networks or their operation.

If  you  are  not  familiar  with  networking  then  it  may  help  to  read  the  “Network  Terminology”

document.

PC  based  software  is  provided  which  provides  a  graphical  interface  to  the  programming

features of Netiom-UDP. This manual makes reference to this software in the explanations for

the set up procedure.

It is not necessary to read the whole manual before setting up Netiom-UDP as it is unlikely

that you will use all of its features. For small networks the Quick Start section should get you

up and running so that you can create a basic link.

If  you  encounter  problems  with  the  Quick  Start  then  it  likely  that  you  have  some  sort  of

problem with network addressing. If so refer to that section. The Introduction and Operation

section may also help with problem solving.

Details  of  how  Netiom-UDP  establishes  and  controls  the  link  are  in  the  Appendices.  This

information is provided for those who are interested in the internal workings of the link and for

a better understanding of its operation. It is not necessary to read or understand to this level

of detail to use the product.

Introduction

Netiom-UDP is a network enabled Input / Output module. It is intended to work in conjuction

with a PC or other network enabled devices. UDP packets sent from the PC can control the

16 outputs and send data via the serial port. Netiom-UDP will send the status of all inputs and

outputs and if data is received on the serial port this will be sent in addition to the I/O status.

Netiom-UDP consists of:

16 Digital Inputs

16 Digital Outputs

1 Serial Port

1 Ethernet Port

Three LEDs are provided which show the status of the ethernet connection. A link is provided

to switch between active mode and programming mode.

Netiom-UDP will work on both local networks and wide area networks such as the Internet.

To run Netiom-UDP you will need:

A 12 Volt d.c. power supply.

A null modem serial lead (for programming).

An ethernet cable to connect to the network.

Summary of Contents for NETIOM-UDP

Page 1: ...ion may also help with problem solving Details of how Netiom UDP establishes and controls the link are in the Appendices This information is provided for those who are interested in the internal worki...

Page 2: ...s will flicker off every few seconds as it detects normal network polling Red is the transmit indication This will switch off when data is transmitted from Netiom UDP It is normally on The programming...

Page 3: ...em and download to Netiom UDP using the Write To NETIOM button on the general page 12 Remove the programming link The red LED should now flicker once or twice 13 Wait for about 5 seconds and replace t...

Page 4: ...lts from the file DefaultConfig txt If you need a different set of defaults you can overwrite this file with your own values If you have several different configurations then these can be saved as sep...

Page 5: ...should be avoided as these are generally pre allocated to well known services Connections The connections section defines how the link is established and maintained In client mode the Netiom UDP will...

Page 6: ...en the timeout value can be specified in the range 20mS to 20 seconds Note that it is important that both ends of the link have the same baud rate as there is limited buffering within the Netiom UDPs...

Page 7: ...the internal 5 Volt supply rail via a 10K resistor The input can be directly interfaced to TTL and CMOS outputs The input voltage should not exceed 5 Volts In addition the inputs can use clean contact...

Page 8: ...which plug directly into the 10 way header Note that if these outputs are to drive inductive loads such as relays and motors then the load must have some form of back EMF suppression fitted IF SUPPRES...

Page 9: ...nection is via a ribbon cable to the output header If all 16 outputs are to be displayed then two VIOM Display modules will be required Relay Module The Relay module consists of 8 single pole change o...

Page 10: ...em Check that power is connected and that it is the correct polarity Problem The green LED is off but the red and yellow are on Solution This is an ethernet connection problem Make sure that the ether...

Page 11: ...t input status The IP address will be 255 255 255 255 and the MAC address will be 0xFFFFFFFF both defined as broadcast values The target will recognise that this is a packet from a Netiom UDP and will...

Page 12: ...e is received then Netiom UDP will immediately transmit a message irrespective of the state of the update period This message will be marked as urgent and assigned a message number On receiving this m...

Page 13: ...ion at the remote end will not commence until reception at the local end is complete or the buffer is full Systems using the serial port must take this latency into account especially if retries and t...

Page 14: ...binary byte and is used to ensure that type R messages do not send multiple strings over the serial port Normally this value is incremented and allowed to roll over for each non R type message If a ty...

Page 15: ...d to roll over for each non R type message When a type R message is sent it uses the Message Number of the previous message Note that a value of zero is never sent Digital Input Data is a 16 character...

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