Chino AL3000 SERIES User manual

INST. No. INE-322B
A
L 3000/AH 3000
BR1000/SE
3000 SERIES
ETHERNET
COMMUNICATION
INTERFACE

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Contents
Preface 2
1 Outline 3
2 Function 3
2.1 Protocol configuration 3
2.2 Ethernet IF Web page 3
3 Explanation of each part 4
4 Wirings 4
4.1 Wirings 4
5 Initial settings 5
5.1 Checking the LAN function of your PC 5
5.2 Network settings of your PC 6
5.3 Settings of Ethernet IF 7
6 Operation 8
6.1 MODBUS 8
6.2 HTTP 8
Appendix 1 Glossary 18
Appendix 2 Sample program 19

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Preface
This instruction manual explains the specifications and instructions of the Ethernet communications interface for
AL3000 series hybrid recorders, AH3000hybrid recorders, BR1000 series graphic recorders, and SE3000 series field
scanners.
For using this interface safely and preventing any troubles, make sure to read this instruction manual before operation.
1.Referred to other manual
This instruction manual only explains the Ethernet communications interface. For the operations of the instruments to
be networked and MODBUS communications, refer to the following separate manuals.
AL3000/AH3000
1) AL3000 SERIES (MULTI-POINT TYPE) HYBRID RECODER (INST.No.INE-270)
2) AH3000 SERIES (MULTI-POINT TYPE) HYBRID RECODER (INST.No.INE-271)
3)AL3000/AH3000 SERIES (PEN TYPE) HYBRID RECORDER (INST.No.INE-308B)
4)AL3000/AH3000 SERIES (MULTI-POINT TYPE) HYBRID RECORDER
COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACES (INST.No.INE-272)
BR1000 SERIES
1)BR1000 SERIES GRAPHIC RECORDER (INST.No.INE-273)
2)BR1000 SERIES GRAPHIC RECORDER
COMMUNICATION INTERFACES (INST.No.INE-300)
SE3000 SERIES
1) SE SERIES FIELD SCANNER SE3000 (INST.No.INE-300)
2) SE SERIES FIELD SCANNER
SE3000 COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACES (INST.No.INE-301)
2. Symbols in This Manual
The cautions to be observed for preventing the damage and unexpected accidents of this interface are sorted by the
following symbols according to their importance degrees for enabling operators to use this interface safely.
This symbol shows a caution when the instrument does not function as specified or when
such a possibility exists.
This reference serves as a supplement for handling and operation, and it may be
convenient for the user.
3. Attachment
Ferrite core…….1pc. (Only for SE3000.)
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation, USA.
Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Remarks
Reference

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1 Outline
By connecting the Ethernet communications interface (Ethernet IF) for AL3000 series hybrid
recorders, AH3000 series hybrid recorders, BR1000 series graphic recorders, SE3000 series field
scanners with Local Area Network (LAN) configured by Ethernet (10BASE-T), you can browse real
time data of the networked instruments and set up their parameters (partly) by using the WWW
browser on your personal computer (PC) connected with the LAN. Also, you can execute data
acquisition by using our software package KIDS or parameter settings by PASS.
Note: Any clients whose network is different cannot access to this network.
2 Function
2.1 Protocol configuration
The protocols of MODBUS, HTTP, TCP, and IP are available
in this Ethernet software. These protocols have the relation
shown in the right figure. In these protocols, you can exactly
use the protocols of MODBUS and HTTP that have the
following functions.
1) MODBUS(one client)
For data acquisition of the networked instruments by our software package KIDS, setting up of
their parameters by PASS, and communications with the networked instruments by
custom-made application software.
2) HTTP (five clients)
For browsing of the Ethernet IF Web pages by WWW browsers (Internet Explorer, etc.)
2.2 Ethernet IF Web page
Menu Menu page of the Ethernet IF Web page. It links to other pages.
Instrument information
check page
Displays information including the model number, its number of
input and its IP address.
Data monitor Displays the real-time data and the alarm activation status of
each channel.
BR file Open/Close operation
Opens or Closes BR files.
This page is only effective to BR series.
Instrument setting page Sets up the parameters (partly) of each channel.
Ethernet IF setup Sets up an IP address, etc.
MODBUS HTTP
TCP
IP
Ethernet 10BASE-T

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3 Explanation of each part
Ethernet IF consists of one connector, one LED, and one push button switch.
BR/AL/AH SE3000
The following functions are commonly available in the Ethernet IFs for BR1000/AL3000/AH3000
and for SE3000.
(1) LINK lamp: Lights when the Ethernet IF is electrically connected with your PC or a hub.
(2) RST switch: Reset switch for restarting the Ethernet IF(Re-connection takes 1 or 2 minutes.)
(3) RJ-45 connector: For connection to a LAN cable (Be sure to use a shielded twisted-pair cable
( STP ).)
4 Wirings
4.1 Wirings
4.1.1 Connection with PC by 1 to 1
For the connection of the Ethernet IF with a PC by 1 to 1, a crossed STP is to be used.
4.1.2 Connection with PC by N to N
(For connection with multiple units or with an existing LAN)
For the connection of multiple PCs or Ethernet IFs, use a hub and a straight STP to connect the hub
to the Ethernet IF.
As shown in a figure, please attach a ferrite core in the instrument side of a LAN cable.
(Only for SE3000)
STP crossed
cable
Instrument
(
With Ethernet IF
)
PC
(With LAN function)
Hub
STP
straight cable
Twisted pair
straight cable
Instrument
(
With Ethernet IF
)
PC
(With LAN function)
Remarks
(1) (2) (3)
(1)
(2)
(3)
less than 5cm

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5 Initial settings
For the Ethernet IF, assign suitable IP addresses for the both the PC
and the Ethernet IF. Change the IP address of the Ethernet IF in the
Web page by the PC with the LAN function and with WWW browser
preinstalled.
5.1 Checking the LAN function of your PC
The following procedure is for checking if the LAN board (card) attached to your PC is correctly
installed and also for checking if the communications by using TCP/IP enables.
5.1.1 Procedure for checking if the LAN board (card) is correctly installed
in your PC
The setting items and method are slightly different depending on your OS. The following example is
the procedure based on Windows 98.
(1) Click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and then click [Control Panel].
(2) Double-click [System].
(3) Click the "Device Manager" tab in the System Properties dialog box, click "View devices by type",
and then double-click "Network adapters" of the tree view.
(4) Check the network adapter list if the LAN board (card) that you want to use is listed. If not
listed, install the LAN board (card) by referring its instruction manual.
If it is listed but the mark "x" or "!" is added to its icon, the LAN board (card) is abnormally
working. Take necessary measures for the correct working by referring the instruction manual
for the LAN board (card).
5.1.2 Procedure of checking if TCP/IP is enabled
(1) Click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and then click [Control Panel]
(2) Double-click [Network].
(3) Check that the "TCP/IP-> (the network adapter name to use)" is listed in the list of "The
following components are installed" in the "Configuration" tab. If not listed, click [Add], select
"Microsoft" as "Manufacturers”, select "TCP/IP" as "Network protocol", and then click [OK].
(4) When the CD-ROM of Windows is requested, follow the instructions on your screen.
The dialog box for requesting re-starting will appear. Re-start your PC by clicking OK.
Network setup of a
personal computer
Setup of
Ethernet IF

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5.2 Network settings of your PC
The default IP address and subnet mask of the Ethernet IF are:
IP address: 192.168.254.254
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
For the communications with the Ethernet IF, set up the IP address and the subnet mask of your PC
as follows: (Communications beyond a router not possible)
IP address: One address in the range from 192.168.254.1 to 192.168.254.253
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
If your PC has been networked with the existing LAN and its network settings should be
changed for the settings of the Ethernet IF, contact your network administrator for preventing
any trouble by the change of the network settings.
The following procedures are for setting up the network of your PC.
(1) Click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and then click [Control Panel].
(2) Double-click [Network].
(3)Click the “Configuration” tab, click "TCP/IP-> (the network adapter name to use)" in "The
following components are installed ", and then click [Property].
(4) Click “IP Address” tab in the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click [Specify an IP address], and
then type an IP Address and a Subnet Mask.
(5) Click OK in the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, and then click OK in "Network".
When the CD-ROM of Windows is requested, follow the instructions on your screen.
The dialog box for requesting re-starting will appear. Re-start your PC by clicking OK.
In order to return an IP address to an initial value, it require a work in the our fatory or a
serviceman’s work.
Please do not forget to write an IP address in the seal stuck on IF.
Remarks
Remarks

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5.3 Settings of Ethernet IF
Set up the Ethernet IF, with the following procedures, by using your PC of which settings have been
changed in the paragraph 5.2.
(1) Connect the Ethernet IF and your PC as shown in the paragraph 4.1.
(2) Turn on the power supply of the networked instruments. (It takes 1 to 2 minutes for
communications. Communications with networked instruments having many channels
require longer time.)
(3) Open a Web browser (Internet Explorer, etc.) installed in your PC, type
http://192.168.254.254/ in the Address, and press [Enter] key.
(4) Click [Ethernet Unit Settings] in the Menu.
(5)"Ethernet Unit Settings" page (right figure)
appears.
(6) In this page, set up an IP address (A in the
figure) and a subnet mask (B in the figure)
of the Ethernet IF, and then click [Send] (C
in the figure).
(7) When the settings are correct, "Accepted"
will appear. It takes 1 to 2 minutes for
communications after the settings.
If the settings are not correct, "Error” or
“Invalid data" will appear. Correct the
settings.
Set up an IP address and a Subnet mask
corresponding to the network with which the
Ethernet IF is connected. If you connect the
Ethernet IF with the existing network, contact
your network administrator for setting up an
appropriate IP address and a subnet mask.
C
B
A A
B
C

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6 Operation
The Ethernet IF has the functions of MODBUS (one client) and HTTP (five clients). You can use both
simultaneously if the number of the client is within the specified ones.
6.1 MODBUS
This protocol is for the communications with our software packages KIDS and PASS. It
communicates with the networked instruments by transmitting the MODBUS commands as data of
TCP. By creating application software newly, the parameters of the networked instruments can be
changed or data can also be acquired. Refer to the sample program shown in Appendix 2.
For the specifications of the MODBUS commands used in our products, refer to the separate
instruction manual for the communications interface of the instruments networked.
6.2 HTTP
This protocol is for browsing real time data and setting up parameters (partly) of the networked
instruments by accessing to the Ethernet IF Web page with a WWW browser (Internet Explorer,
etc.).
6.2.1 Configuration of Ethernet IF Web page
The configuration of the Ethernet IF Web page is as follows.
Menu Menu page of the Ethernet IF Web page. It links to other pages.
Instrument information
check page
Displays information including the model number, its number of
input and its IP address.
Data monitor Displays the real-time data and the alarm activation status of
each channel.
BR file Open/Close operation
Opens or Closes BR files.
This page is only effective to BR series.
Instrument setting page Sets up the parameters (partly) of each channel.
Ethernet IF setup Sets up an IP address, etc..
* Each page has an English page and a Japanese page.

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6.2.2 MENU page
Page configuration:
Instructions:
Name Function
(1) Japanese Jumps to the Japanese “MENU” page.
(2) Instrument Information Jumps to the English “Instrument information” page.
(3) Data Monitoring Jumps to the English “Data Monitoring” page.
(4) Instrument Settings Jumps to the English “Instrument Settings” page.
(5) Ethernet Unit Settings Jumps to the English “Ethernet Unit Settings” (Ethernet IF
setting) page.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)