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Doc.ID. HMSI-168-92

Netbiter EasyConnect 
Doc.Rev. 2.10

Digital Inputs (DI)

Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 features 2 digital inputs with the following specifications:

Low

: 0-1 VDC

High

: 10-24 VDC

RS-485 Interface

RS-485 is connected via the following pins: 

• Pin 13: RS-485 Line B
• Pin 14: RS-485 Line A
• Pin 17: Common 

RS-422 Interface

RS-422 is connected via the following pins: 

• Pin 13: RS-422 Transmit B
• Pin 14: RS-422 Transmit A
• Pin 15: RS-422 Receive B
• Pin 16: RS-422 Receive A
• Pin 17: Common

RS-232 Interface

RS-232 is connected via the following pins: 

• Pin 17: Common
• Pin 18: RS-232 Transmit (Output)
• Pin 19: RS-232 Receive (Input)

Note that it is not possible to use more than one of these inter-
faces simultaneously.

Note that when connecting Modbus devices via RS-485, RS-422 or RS-232 on the 12-pin terminal 
block, it 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.

RS-485

RS-422

RS-232

Содержание Netbiter EasyConnect EC150

Страница 1: ...ress Box 4126 300 04 Halmstad Sweden Visiting address Stationsgatan 37 Halmstad Sweden Connecting DevicesTM E mail info hms networks com Web http netbiter com NetbiterUser Manual Netbiter EasyConnect...

Страница 2: ...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 as...

Страница 3: ...rt 7 Chapter 1 Introduction About Netbiter EasyConnect Gateways 8 Product Overviews 9 Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 9 Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 9 Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 9 Netbiter EasyConnect EC350...

Страница 4: ...pin 22 RS 485 Serial Interface 3 pin Connector 23 RS 232 Serial Interface 3 pin Connector 23 Ethernet Connectors 23 GPS Antenna Connector 24 Micro USB Connector 24 SIM Card Slot 24 2G 3GAntenna Connec...

Страница 5: ...Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 38 Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 38 Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 39 Activate the GPS function 39 Further Information 39 Chapter 8 Adding a Netbiter EasyConnect About Netbiter Ar...

Страница 6: ...Proxy Servers 52 Local Proxy Setup 53 Log in to Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 54 Select Login Method 54 Login 54 Network Settings 55 Modem Settings 56 Firmware Update 57 Chapter 11 Firmware Upgrade Upgra...

Страница 7: ...hapter s Description 2 10 January 2014 SDa Multiple Removed EC150 M Removed info on relay in EC150 2 00 November 2013 SDa Multiple Added EC350 1 1 Mar 2013 SDa 9 New chapter on Ethernet installation 1...

Страница 8: ...c 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...

Страница 9: ...lt 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 analog inputs 0...

Страница 10: ...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...

Страница 11: ...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 Moun...

Страница 12: ...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 t...

Страница 13: ...EC220 2 W 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 dependin...

Страница 14: ...tbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 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...

Страница 15: ...a pins 15 13 RS 232 is connected via pins 17 15 or via the D Sub connector see 4 1 2 See the illustration for positions Note that it is not possible to use both the RS 232 and the RS 485 interfaces si...

Страница 16: ...hernet 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 GND The GND terminal ground is internally connected to th...

Страница 17: ...nge 50 to 150 C This is the default setting Current 0 20 mA Input resistance 270 Ohm Voltage 0 10 VDC Input resistance 280 kOhm The function of each analog input is selected by its own switch which is...

Страница 18: ...ollow 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...

Страница 19: ...dard SMA screw connector Optional external antennas are available from your supplier 4 3 Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 4 3 1 Terminal Block 12 pin Field wiring terminals must be connected with minimum wi...

Страница 20: ...in 14 RS 422 Transmit A Pin 15 RS 422 Receive B Pin 16 RS 422 Receive A Pin 17 Common RS 232 Interface RS 232 is connected via the following pins Pin 17 Common Pin 18 RS 232 Transmit Output Pin 19 RS...

Страница 21: ...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 The...

Страница 22: ...ch or breaker Please observe the following for the dig ital inputs Max recommended cable length 3m It may be possible to use the inputs with longer cable lengths but this may give rise to problems Do...

Страница 23: ...in Connector The RS 232 serial interface is used to connect a single Mod bus slave unit 4 4 4 Ethernet Connectors Two RJ 45 sockets are included WAN This socket is for the WAN Ethernet network connect...

Страница 24: ...is required The phone number for the SIM card The Access Point Name APN to connect to as well as the user name password if required by the network operator Important There is no support in the Netbit...

Страница 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 stand...

Страница 26: ...hes Problem with Network Settings Ensure that the network settings are correct If set to DHCP check that there is a DHCP server on the network If set to use a static IP address check the settings for...

Страница 27: ...f 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 m...

Страница 28: ...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 E...

Страница 29: ...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 For GPRS Check that the Access Point Name...

Страница 30: ...mprove 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...

Страница 31: ...is LED indicates the status of the connection to Netbiter Argos Internet Steady green Connected to Netbiter Argos One orange flash No IP address For dynamic IP address check for DHCP server on network...

Страница 32: ...ee 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 Otherwis...

Страница 33: ...ED 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...

Страница 34: ...Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Chapter 6 6 I O Wiring Diagrams 6 1 Netbiter EasyConnect EC150 6 1 1 Wire a Device on a Digital Input...

Страница 35: ...6 2 Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 6 2 1 Input Wiring Please see page 17 for how to set the Analog input switch Wire an Analog Input for Temperature Readings Wire an Analog Input for Voltage Readings Wir...

Страница 36: ...36 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 6 2 2 Output Wiring Wire the Analog Output Wire a Relay to the Relay Output 6 3 Netbiter EasyConnect EC250 6 3 1 Input Wiring Connect a Device t...

Страница 37: ...4 Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 6 4 1 Input Wiring Wire an Analog Input for Temperature Readings Wire an Analog Input for Voltage Readings Wire an Analog Input for Current Readings Connecting a Device t...

Страница 38: ...t 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 ex...

Страница 39: ...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 Info...

Страница 40: ...ce consists of a web based communications centre for all your connected gateways and is accessible from any Internet connected browser The service provides access to control functions logs and stored...

Страница 41: ...l and supervise the performance and operation of remote equipment and installations via Ethernet GSM GPRS or 3G networks Read more at www netbiter com This document should be treated as a document of...

Страница 42: ...he unit to an existing account find the unit in the list of Inactive Systems 2 Click the link Activate to use the unit it in this project and account 3 In the subscription field select Standard and th...

Страница 43: ...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 togethe...

Страница 44: ...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 Netbi...

Страница 45: ...below Note that Netbiter EasyConnect EC220 cannot be installed on an Ethernet network Firewall A firewall is used to control inbound and outbound traffic thus protecting a network from unauthorized ac...

Страница 46: ...ess 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 cl...

Страница 47: ...up as these settings must be made 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...

Страница 48: ...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 purpo...

Страница 49: ...Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 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 fr...

Страница 50: ...only if 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...

Страница 51: ...st PIN code 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 performi...

Страница 52: ...assword enter these here After making these 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 Eas...

Страница 53: ...the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway as described above 2 Click Netbiter Argos in the menu 3 Select the proxy type to use 4 Enter the proxy server address 5 Enter the port to use on the LAN side If blank...

Страница 54: ...n 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 Ethernet Connection Connect an Ethernet c...

Страница 55: ...Network Settings These settings apply to connections made via the RJ 45 WAN and LAN ports on the bottom of the unit WAN This interface is the one to enable and use if the Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 w...

Страница 56: ...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...

Страница 57: ...168 92 Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 10 4 5 Firmware Update This page can be used to update the Netbiter EasyConnect EC350 with new firmware The file containing the new firmware must first be dow...

Страница 58: ...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 m...

Страница 59: ...ow the in structions provided here Requirements The firmware file for your Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway model Physical access to the unit to be upgraded reprogrammed A PC with a free COM port A Null m...

Страница 60: ...ructed by the dialog and then click the button Start Programming 6 Now power ON the Netbiter Easy Connect Gateway again 7 Wait while the tool reprogrammes the unit The update progress is indicated by...

Страница 61: ...Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 Chapter 12 12 Dimensions Specifications All measurements are shown in millimetres 12 1 Dimensions Netbiter EasyConnect EC150...

Страница 62: ...Dimensions Specifications 62 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 12 2 Dimensions Netbiter EasyConnect EC220...

Страница 63: ...Dimensions Specifications 63 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 12 3 Dimensions Netbiter EasyConnect EC250...

Страница 64: ...Dimensions Specifications 64 Doc ID HMSI 168 92 Netbiter EasyConnect Doc Rev 2 10 12 4 Dimensions Netbiter EasyConnect EC350...

Страница 65: ...Analog output 0 10V 1 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 kbit s isolated RS 485 up to 115 2 kbit s isolated Antenna connector SM...

Страница 66: ...ort for PT100 on AI1 and AI3 11 bit resolution 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 485 up to 115 2 kbit s RS 485 up to 115 2 kbit s Ante...

Страница 67: ...ud 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...

Страница 68: ...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 Pi...

Страница 69: ...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...

Страница 70: ...h 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 lef...

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