Acclima Ethernet Adapter User manual
Ethernet Adapter User Manual
Communications Accessory for CS3500 Controller
Part Number: ACC-ETN-007
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Acclima, Inc.
2260 East Commercial St
Meridian, Idaho 83642
United States of America
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Contents
Overview......................................................................................... 4
Features ................................................................................. 4
Basic Requirements ............................................................... 5
Internet Access ...................................................................... 6
Configuring the Ethernet Adapter .................................................. 7
Attaching the adapter to your PC .......................................... 8
Launching Irrigation Manager................................................ 9
Entering your Local network Settings .................................. 11
Installation.................................................................................... 16
Choosing a location.............................................................. 16
Wiring Connections.............................................................. 17
Testing Connectivity to the Ethernet Adapter ..................... 19
Operation ..................................................................................... 22
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Overview
The Ethernet Adapter allows connectivity to the CS3500 irrigation
controller through an 802.11 b/g Wireless Network, or 100 megabit
CAT-5 Ethernet cabling.
Features
Allows connectivity on local area networks (LAN or WLAN)
An internet connection is possible with a Public IP Address
Serial pass-through support for temporary connections to the
CS3500 controller (such as a Radio Remote)
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1. Wireless network antenna
2. Serial connection to CS3500 controller
3. Optional power input
4. Wired Ethernet port
5. Temporary connection for radios, etc.
6. Status Lights
Also included in the box:
Power adapter and 3-foot serial cable
Basic Requirements
Acclima Irrigation Manager software.
PC with Ethernet port or 802.11 b/g WiFi capability.
A local area network operating within range of the CS3500
controller.
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Internet Access
Your network administrator may assist you in mapping a public IP
address to the Ethernet adapter to allow connectivity to the device
from outside your local area network. This will allow you to connect to
the device from the internet anywhere in the world! For this to be
possible, you must lease a public IP address from your internet service
provider.
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Configuring the Ethernet Adapter
Before the Ethernet Adapter can be used, it must be configured to
operate on your local area network. This configuration process can be
done very quickly if you have knowledge of your network
configuration and have access to a computer running Acclima’s
Irrigation Manager software.
The following instructions will guide you through the configuration
process.
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Attaching the adapter to your PC
Connect a serial cable or “USB to Serial Adapter”from your PC to
the “Computer/Remote” port on the front of the Ethernet Adapter.
Connect the provided power adapter. The power light on the right
should light up. Other lights may momentarily illuminate as well –this
is normal.
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Launching Irrigation Manager
Launch the Irrigation Manager
software. If this is the first time
you have run the software, you will
be given a choice of connection
types. Choose “Connect Through
Ethernet”.
If you have connected to a
controller before, you will see a list
of controller connections. Press
the “New Connection” button.
Make sure the “Ethernet”
connection type has been selected
in the new connection dialog.
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From the Ethernet connection dialog, you will be able to configure
your Ethernet adapter. Press the “Configure Adapter…” button. The
computer will scan your serial ports searching for a connected
Ethernet Adapter. If the adapter is not located, press “cancel” and
repeat the attempt. The adapter may not respond immediately after
it has been plugged in, and may require 30-60 seconds before it will
respond to Irrigation Manager.
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Entering your Local network Settings
Once the connection to the
Ethernet Adapter has been
established, your current network
settings will be displayed. These
must be set according to the local
area network that the CS3500
irrigation controller will be
connected to. Note that in many
cases, this will not be the same
local area network that your
computer is connected to.
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1. Select your desired Network Interface. Choose Ethernet if
you are using a CAT-5 wire for communications, or Wireless
for 802.11b/g wireless networks.
2. Select the port that the Ethernet Adapter will listen on. This is
the port that accepts incoming connections. Check with your
network administrator to make sure you use a port that is
allowed on your network and is not used for other types of
network communications. Ports 0, 9999, and 80 are reserved
for use by the adapter and should not be used. Acclima
recommends setting the port to 10001.
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If you are using the Wireless network option, configure the
SSID and security settings to match those of the router on
your wireless LAN. For Wireless connectivity, SSID is required.
(The SSID is the name of the wireless network.) Consult with
your network administrator to configure the wireless security
settings.
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3. If there is a DHCP server on your network, you may configure
the adapter with a hostname and allow it to automatically
obtain an IP addresses from the DHCP server. Using a Static
IP is a more common approach.
4. If you wish to use a Static IP address for the adapter, select
the “Use the following IP settings” option. In this case you
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should enter the IP Address for the CS3500 Controller, its
Subnet Mask, and the Gateway address for your local
network. Consult your network administrator to find out
what these should be.
5. Once you are finished configuring the adapter, click the
“Save” button at the bottom of the screen. The settings will
be saved and the adapter will be reset for the new settings to
take effect.
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Installation
Before the Ethernet adapter is installed, it should be configured to
operate on the local area network where it will be installed. Please
complete the section “Configuring the Ethernet Adapter” before
continuing.
Choosing a location
The Ethernet Adapter is not suited for outdoor installation unless
it is protected by another enclosure. The Ethernet Adapter should be
installed indoors, inside the CS3500 controller enclosure (wired option
only), or inside a weatherproof cabinet. If the distance between the
controller and the Ethernet adapter is greater than a few feet, then
the power adapter may be required, otherwise the Ethernet adapter
can draw its power from the controller. If you are using the wireless
capability of the Ethernet adapter, the antenna must be free from any
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metal or wires that may interfere with the radio signal. Do not install
the Ethernet Adapter in a metal cabinet if you use the wireless option.
Wiring Connections
The following diagram shows how the Ethernet adapter is
connected to a CS3500 controller:
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In the connection diagram, both the Wireless and wired options are
shown. Only one of these is required. If you are using the wired
Ethernet connection on the front of the Ethernet Adapter, the
antenna is not required and can be removed. Alternatively, if the
wireless Ethernet connection is being used, the wired connection to
the front of the Ethernet Adapter is not required.
The power adapter as shown in this diagram is only necessary if
the Ethernet Adapter is more than a few feet away from the CS3500
controller. The Ethernet Adapter can draw power from the CS3500
controller if the cable losses are not significant. The Ethernet Adapter
package includes a 3-foot serial cable that is capable of providing
adequate power without the power adapter.
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Testing Connectivity to the Ethernet Adapter
Once the Ethernet Adapter has been wired to the controller, you
should test the connection to make sure everything is working
properly. This can be done using Irrigation Manager Software. Run
the software on your computer and return to the Ethernet Connection
dialog where the Ethernet Adapter was previously configured. Make
sure the correct HostName or IP address for your adapter has been
entered and that the connection is configured to use the correct port.
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Press the “Test Connection…” button. The software will attempt
to locate your controller using the settings you have provided. Results
will be displayed in a message window as follows:
Successful Test:
The Ethernet Adapter works, but the cable between the adapter and
the controller has problems:
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