Burk Plus-X Dual IP-8 User manual

Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter
Installation and Operation Manual

Copyright © 2011 Burk Technology, Inc.
Rev. B
Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................................ 1
Compatibility ..........................................................................................................................................2
Unpacking...............................................................................................................................................2
Front Panel Indicators............................................................................................................................. 3
Hardware Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 3
Installation..............................................................................................................................................4
Software Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 5
Importing ARC-16 Settings ..................................................................................................................... 7
Uploading New Firmware ....................................................................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Getting Help ...........................................................................................................................................8
Warranty.................................................................................................................................................8
Appendix A: Specifications .....................................................................................................................9

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Introduction
The Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter connects directly to existing ARC-16 IP-8 Interface Panels to allow a fast,
easy upgrade from the ARC-16 to the ARC Plus Remote Control. The Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter
communicates with the ARC Plus via LAN/WAN, allowing installation anywhere a network connection is
available.
The Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter is part of the Plus-X family of Ethernet I/O products designed for the ARC
Plus.
Installation Note
Even though you may operate the ARC Plus and Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter on different subnets, Burk
Technology strongly recommends installing the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter on the same LAN as the ARC
Plus. In a network failure, an ARC Plus can only continue to monitor and control a Plus-X device on the
same LAN. If the network link between the units is not available, ARC Plus macros, alarm monitoring
and telephone control will be unavailable for the Plus-X device.
Before you Begin
Before installing the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter, please have the following network settings ready:
A static IP address for the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter
The IP address of your ARC Plus
The subnet mask and gateway address for your LAN
If you will be importing your ARC-16 settings, be sure to save your settings in AutoLoad 2 for the ARC-
16 (this will create a .a16 file). If you will be manually configuring your channels, make careful note of
the following for each channel:
Meter label
Calibration type
Decimal places
High limit
Low limit
Alarm delays (meter and status)
ESI meter label
ESI meter units label
ESI status message
Status inversion setting
Status alarm setting
Command duration

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Compatibility
Before installing the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter, please verify that the ARC Plus firmware, AutoPilot
software and AutoLoad Plus software versions are current. Updates are available at www.burk.com.
The following are minimum software and firmware requirements
Software
Version
ARC Plus firmware
2.1.0, 2.3.0 recommended
AutoLoad Plus software*
2.0.0, 2.3.0 recommended
AutoPilot® 2010 software
2.5.0, 2.6.0 recommended
* If using any version of AutoLoad Plus earlier than 2.3.0, you will need to download the Plus-X Dual IP-8
Adapter AutoLoad definition XML file from www.burk.com.
The onboard web interface is compatible with Internet Explorer version 8 or newer, Firefox, Chrome,
and other modern web browsers.
Unpacking
The Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter ships with the following:
Manual (on CD)
Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter unit
Power cord
10’ shielded CAT5 cable

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Front Panel Indicators
Front panel of the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter
Indicator
State
Description
Power LED
Off
Power is off
Power LED
Green
Power is on
Power LED
Amber
No firmware loaded (contact Customer
Support)
Power LED
Flashing
Green
Resetting to factory default settings
Link LED
Green
Connected to ARC Plus
Link LED
Off
No connection to ARC Plus
Link LED
Flashing
Green, Red
Maintenance Mode
Link LED
Flashing Red
No connection to ARC Plus, unit is in
maintenance mode
Hardware Configuration
The Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter is configured via its onboard web interface. Open a web browser and
navigate to 192.168.0.100. The web page will prompt you for a username and password. Enter the
username admin and password password.
Note: The default IP address is 192.168.0.100 and the default password is “password”. If either of these
values have been changed and you do not know what they are, you need to perform a master initialization.
Press and hold the MASTER INIT button on the rear panel for three seconds. This will reset the Plus-X Dual
IP-8 Adapter to its factory default settings.
Settings
Click the Settings link on web page header to access the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter settings. Fill out the
following fields:
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway
ARC Plus IP Address
You may optionally change the HTTP and Plus-X ports of the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter. The default
settings are recommended.

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Burk Technology recommends changing the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter password. The password is used
to log on to the onboard web interface. To change the password, check the Change Password box and
enter the new password in the Password and Confirm fields.
When you are finished, click Save.
Note: If you are unsure what network settings to use, contact your network administrator.
Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter Settings
Installation
After entering the configuration settings, you are ready to install the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter in its
permanent location. Simply move the IP-8 cables from the ARC-16 to the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter.
Connect the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter to the LAN/WAN, if it is not connected already.

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Software Configuration
Now that the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter is installed on the network, you are ready to add the unit to the
ARC Plus using AutoLoad Plus. AutoLoad Plus is included with the ARC Plus, and may also be
downloaded from www.burk.com.
Configuration involves:
Adding the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter unit to the ARC Plus
Mapping Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter channels to unused ARC Plus channels
Importing settings from your ARC-16 (optional)
Adding the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter to the ARC Plus
Adding a Plus-X device in AutoLoad Plus
In order for the ARC Plus to recognize the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter, the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter must
be added to the site:
1. Open AutoLoad Plus and connect to the ARC Plus site to which you are adding the Plus-X Dual
IP-8 Adapter.
2. From the Edit menu, select Plus-X Devices to open the Plus-X device configuration dialog.
3. Click Add to add the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter to the site.
4. AutoLoad Plus will prompt you to select the device type. Select Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter. You
may optionally change the description for the Plus-X device. The description appears in
AutoLoad Plus to identify each Plus-X device.
5. Enter the IP address and port number of the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter. These should be the
same settings you used when you configured the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter via the web.

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6. Check the Map default set of channels box if you wish to automatically add the Plus-X Dual IP-
8 Adapter channels to the ARC Plus (recommended). The ARC Plus must have 16 consecutive
unused channels, including the starting channel.
7. Click OK.
Note: The above instructions are for AutoLoad version 2.3 or above. Earlier versions vary slightly in
appearance and labeling only.
Manually Mapping Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter Channels
Overriding channels in AutoLoad Plus
If desired, you may manually map Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter channels to ARC Plus channels in AutoLoad
Plus by selecting the Meter Channels, Status Channels or Commands tab, as appropriate:
1. Within any of these tabs, click the Source button to configure a channel to use a Plus-X device
channel as its source.
2. When the Source dialog appears, select Plus-X channel and choose the Plus-X device from the
list.
3. Select the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter channel you wish to use.
4. Click OK.
Once mapped, each Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter channel will appear on the front panel of the ARC Plus, in
AutoPilot, on the ARC Plus web page, and will be accessible via the ESI.

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Importing ARC-16 Settings
AutoLoad Plus version 2.3 or later can import your ARC-16 settings using the .a16 file created by
AutoLoad 2 for the ARC-16. To import your settings, choose Import ARC-16… from the File menu in
AutoLoad Plus.
The wizard will prompt you for your ARC-16 settings file, and then allow you to choose which settings
to import. For each setting, use the Import checkbox to indicate that AutoLoad should import that
setting. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the wizard. For more information, consult the
AutoLoad Plus Manual or help file.
Uploading New Firmware
You can load new firmware to the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter using its onboard web interface. Navigate
to the IP address of the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter, log on and click the Upload Firmware link. Click the
Browse button to select the firmware file, then click Upload to load the new firmware. The Plus-X Dual
IP-8 Adapter will reboot after the firmware upload is complete.
Uploading Firmware to the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter
For the latest firmware updates, visit www.burk.com.
Troubleshooting
If the network connection between the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter and ARC Plus is lost, the ARC Plus will
log an alarm after three minutes of network failure. The Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter Link LED will also turn
off. Check your network settings on both the ARC Plus and Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter.
Note: Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter events and errors are logged to the ARC Plus event list, which is accessible
by the ARC Plus front panel and from AutoPilot.

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Getting Help
For customer support, please email [e-mail] or call our direct customer support line at 978-
486-3711. We will be glad to assist you. The customer support office is open Monday –Friday, 9AM to
5PM Eastern time.
Warranty
Burk Technology, Inc. warrants the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. Equipment will be repaired or
replaced at the option of Burk Technology and returned freight prepaid to the customer. Damage due
to abuse or improper operation or installation of the equipment or caused by fire or flood or harsh
environment is not to be covered by this warranty. Damage in shipping is not the responsibility of Burk
Technology. A return authorization must be obtained before returning any equipment. Materials
returned under this warranty must be shipped freight prepaid and insured in the original shipping
carton or suitable substitute to Burk Technology, Inc., 7 Beaver Brook Road, Littleton, MA 01460.
Repairs not covered under this warranty will be made at prevailing shop rates established by Burk
Technology.
THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BURK TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANY
PARTY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM
THEUSE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.