ControlByWeb X-600M User manual

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X-600M User Manual Revisions
Revision Description
1.0 Initial release
1.1 Changed Assign a Temporary IP Address example from Windows-XP to Windows-8
1.2 Added information abo t new Application Specific component type and C stom Web Page
component type.
Added information abo t new I/O Types: indoorTemp, o tdoorTemp, indoorH midity, coolRelay,
heatRelay, and fanRelay (all fo nd on the X-300 in thermostat mode.)
1.3 Corrected logging screenshot labels.
Added text abo t how to check if a n mber is NaN in a L a script.
1.4 Corrected wireless adapter information.
Add information on the new IP Filtering settings.
Added information abo t external log files.
Corrected erase system log's rl
Added information abo t new I/O Types: Barometric Press re, Dew Point, Heat Index, Irrigation
Valve, Rain Last Ho r, Solar Radiation, Total Rain, Wind Chill, Wind Direction, Wind Speed, Wind
G st Direction, Wind G st Speed (all fo nd on the X-320M), and Irrigation valves (fo nd on the X-
340).
Added information abo t the new Ga ge component on the dashboard.
Added information abo t two new application specific components for the X-320M and X-340.
Updated LUA section with new f nctions for sending emails with information abo t which ser
accessed an I/O.
1.5 Added information on how to read/write c stom files sing LUA and how to access those files
thro gh c stom web pages.
Added information on how to read/write c stom SQLITE3 database files sing LUA and how to
access those file thro gh c stom web pages.

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Table o Contents
Section 1: Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 X-600M™ Features................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 Applications............................................................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Accessing X-600M................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 Connectors & Indicators......................................................................................................................... 9
1.5 Security.................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.6 X-600M, Accessories, and Expansion Models.................................................................................... 10
Section 2: Installation and Wiring .................................................................................................................... 12
2.1 Installation Guidelines.......................................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Mounting................................................................................................................................................ 12
2.2.1 Wall Mo nting................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2.2 DIN-Rail Mo nting............................................................................................................................ 12
2.3 Making Wiring Connections................................................................................................................. 13
2.3.1 Wiring Proced re: ............................................................................................................................ 13
2.3.2 Power S pply Connections............................................................................................................... 13
2.3.3 System Start Up................................................................................................................................ 14
2.3.4 Expansion Mod le Connections....................................................................................................... 14
2.3.5 Optional Power Injector.................................................................................................................... 15
2.3.6 Temperat re/H midity Sensor Connections .....................................................................................15
2.3.7 Network Connection......................................................................................................................... 17
2.3.8 External USB Flash Drive................................................................................................................. 17
Section 3: Con iguration and Setup.................................................................................................................. 18
3.1 Establishing Communications Over Wired Network.......................................................................... 18
3.1.1 Method 1: Use DHCP and NetBios................................................................................................... 18
3.1.2 Method 2: Assign a Temporary IP Address to the Config ration Comp ter .....................................19
3.2 Establishing Communications Over a Wireless Network.................................................................. 23
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3.2.1 Ad-Hoc Wireless Connection............................................................................................................ 23
3.2.2 Wireless Connection Using Access-Point......................................................................................... 23
3.3 Con iguration and Setup Access......................................................................................................... 24
3.4 Basic Setup Strategy............................................................................................................................. 24
3.5 Setup Example....................................................................................................................................... 26
3.6 Making Changes.................................................................................................................................... 28
3.7 Dashboard Access - Users and Access Groups................................................................................. 29
3.7.1 Access Gro ps.................................................................................................................................. 29
Section 4: Setup Pages...................................................................................................................................... 31
4.1 System Tab............................................................................................................................................ 31
4.1.1 System > Access Gro ps (Edit access gro ps)................................................................................ 32
4.1.2 System > User Acco nts (Add, edit, and delete ser acco nts)....................................................... 33
4.1.3 System > Date & Time (Config re system date and time)................................................................ 35
4.1.4 System > Back p/Restore (Back p and Restore Settings)...............................................................37
4.1.5 System > SSL Certificates................................................................................................................ 38
Defa lt Self-Signed SSL Certificate
Generating a New Certificate
Signing Certificates with a Certificate A thority
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Importing self-signed certificates
4.1.6 System > C stom Web Pages.......................................................................................................... 40
4.1.7 System > System Log....................................................................................................................... 42
4.2 Network Tab (Current network con iguration o a device)................................................................. 43
4.2.1 Network > Ethernet (Config re Ethernet Settings)............................................................................ 43
4.2.2 Network > Wireless (Config re wireless adapter)............................................................................. 45
4.2.3 Network > Advance Network Tab...................................................................................................... 47
Network > Advance Network > Web Server (Config re web server settings)
Network > Advanced Network > Modb s (Config re Modb s settings)
Network > Advanced Network > Remote Services Server (Config re remote services server)
Network > Advanced Network > Remote Services Client (Config re remote services client settings)
Network > Advanced Network > SNMP (Config re device to comm nicate with SNMP manager)
Network > Advanced Network > Email (Config re Email (smtp) settings)
Network > Advanced Network > FTP (Config re FTP settings)
Network > Advanced Network > NetBIOS / mDNS (Set p)
4.3 Devices Tab............................................................................................................................................ 55
4.3.1 Devices > Find New Devices............................................................................................................ 57
4.4 I/O Tab (Add, edit and delete I/O)......................................................................................................... 58
4.4.1 I/O > 1-Wire Sensors (Add, edit and delete 1-wire sensors)............................................................. 61
4.4.2 I/O > Registers (Add, edit, and delete Registers)............................................................................. 63
4.4.3 I/O > Serial Ports (Add, Edit, and Delete Serial Ports)...................................................................... 65
4.5 Control/Logic Tab.................................................................................................................................. 68
4.5.1 Control/Logic > Conditional Events................................................................................................... 68
Digital Event
Analog Event
Complex Event
4.5.2 Control/Logic > Calendar Events...................................................................................................... 71
4.5.3 Control/Logic > Actions (Add, edit, and delete Actions).................................................................... 75
4.5.4 Control/Logic > Scripts (Add, edit, and delete Scripts)......................................................................78
4.6 Logging Tab........................................................................................................................................... 82
4.7 Edit Dashboards Tab............................................................................................................................. 85
4.7.1 Edit Dashboards (Add dashboard).................................................................................................... 85
4.7.2 Edit Dashboards (Add Panel)........................................................................................................... 86
4.7.3 Edit Dashboards (Add Widget)......................................................................................................... 87
4.7.4 Edit Dashboards (Add Component).................................................................................................. 89
4.8 View Dashboards Tab........................................................................................................................... 98
Section 5: Modbus Operation............................................................................................................................ 99
5.1 X-600M Function Code Summary...................................................................................................... 100
5.2 PLC Device Addressing...................................................................................................................... 100
5.3 Modbus Function Codes..................................................................................................................... 102
5.3.1 Read Coils - Modb s F nction Code 01 (0x01).............................................................................. 102
5.3.2 Read Discrete Inp ts – Modb s F nction Code 02 (0x02)............................................................. 103
5.3.3 Read Holding Register – Modb s F nction Code 03 (0x03) .......................................................... 103
5.3.4 Write Single Coil – Modb s F nction Code 05 (0x05).................................................................... 104
5.3.5 Write M ltiple Coils - Modb s F nction Code 15 (0x0F)................................................................. 104
5.3.6 Write M ltiple Registers – Modb s F nction Code 16 (0x10)......................................................... 105
Section 6: XML/JSON Operation..................................................................................................................... 106
6.1 XML/JSON Monitor.............................................................................................................................. 106
6.2 XML/JSON Control.............................................................................................................................. 107
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Section 7: Email Noti ication........................................................................................................................... 109
7.1 Email Noti ication................................................................................................................................ 109
7.2 Email Noti ication Setup .................................................................................................................... 109
Appendix A: Restoring Factory De ault Settings........................................................................................... 111
Appendix B: Installing New Firmware............................................................................................................. 112
Appendix C: Accessing X-600M Over the Internet......................................................................................... 115
Appendix D: Log Files ..................................................................................................................................... 119
Appendix E: External Server and Remote Services...................................................................................... 121
Appendix F: SNMP Requests, Objects and Security..................................................................................... 123
Appendix G: Lua Scripts.................................................................................................................................. 124
Appendix H: Custom Web Pages.................................................................................................................... 137
Appendix I: Speci ications............................................................................................................................... 149
Appendix J: Trademark and Copyright In ormation...................................................................................... 152
Appendix K: Warranty...................................................................................................................................... 153
Appendix L: FCC Statement............................................................................................................................ 154
Appendix M: Licensing..................................................................................................................................... 155
Appendix N: Mechanical Dimensions............................................................................................................. 156
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Section 1: Introduction
The X-600M™ is a m ltif nction web-enabled ind strial I/O controller. The X-600M performs control,
logic, and monitoring f nctions similar to that of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). However,
nlike a PLC, the X-600M is designed for web based applications from the gro nd p. No add-on
software or hardware is req ired. The X-600M can be f lly config red, programmed and tested sing its
b ilt-in web server. The web page set p is int itive, easy to se, and does not req ire special
programming skills.
Many control and monitor applications begin by selecting a Programmable Logic Controller or similar
hardware device. Yo m st then write the control logic in ladder-logic or other vendor specific
programming lang age. Next, yo m st p rchase and develop a graphical ser interface to r n on a PC
or design a web page with dynamic content for the control and stat s elements. Finally yo m st specify
and test the comm nications between the graphical ser interface and the control device. This
specialized work is often done by system integrators and others with the necessary skills and software.
With the X-600M yo can bypass all of this work. The X-600M comes o t of the box with a web server,
IP comm nications and working web pages. In a few min tes yo can t rn relays on and off, monitor
analog sensors, and check the stat s of digital inp ts. With a little experimentation yo can re-arrange
the web page format and c stomize the b ttons and stat s fields with yo r own labels.
In comparison to other ControlByWeb™ prod cts, the X-600M does not have b ilt in relays or digital
inp ts. Instead, it f nctions as a powerf l master “controller” for other ControlByWeb mod les. The X-
600M can control and monitor devices s ch as the WebRelay™, WebRelay-Q ad™, X-310™, X-320™,
etc. anywhere on the Internet. In addition, the X-600M has a ribbon cable expansion b s connector
which allows a family of add-on mod les to be connected directly to the X-600M. Expansion mod les
are available with relays, digital inp ts, thermoco ples and other ind strial inp ts and o tp ts. Up to 64
expansion mod les can be connected directly to the X-600M with a ribbon cable. The X-600M can
control and monitor a mix of expansion mod les and ControlByWeb devices p to a maxim m of 128
total devices.
The X-600M can be controlled and/or monitored over any Ethernet
network incl ding private networks, and the Internet. Users can
operate the X-600M sing a web browser, or c stom applications
can be written to control the X-600M from a comp ter, PLC, or other
a tomation controller. In addition, c stom control scripts are
s pported sing the L a scripting lang age. L a is a lightweight,
extensible programming lang age sed in many ind strial
applications.
Many powerf l feat res are integrated into the X-600M incl ding:
Email notification (encrypted and non-encrypted), event sched ling,
logging, and graphing. The X-600M s pports a n mber of Ethernet
protocols incl ding HTTP, HTTPS, Modb s/TCP, SNMP, NTP, SMTP,
FTP, XML and JSON.
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1.1 X-600M™ Features
Xytronix Research & Design contin ally works to improve its prod cts in response to c stomers needs
and s ggestions. The X-600M is a new revol tionary prod ct which employs a powerf l processor
together with ind strial Flash memory. With increased processing power, applications s ch as sending
encrypted Email and wireless access are now feasible in a small ind strial package.
High Reliability Design
Designed from the gro nd p for reliability rather than cost optimization. B ilt with ind strial grade,
wide temperat re range components. Uses Ind strial grade SLC (Single Level Cell) flash memory
which offers higher reliability than the ltra dense components sed in cons mer prod cts s ch as
cell phones. Incl des transient protection on all I/O. Incl des circ itry for reliability and protection
s ch as an independent hardware watchdog and voltage s pervisor.
Easy Start Up
After making the power and Ethernet connections, yo can have the X-600M a tomatically scan for
the presence of any ControlByWeb Ethernet mod les (on the same s b-net) and for any expansion
mod les connected to the X-600M ribbon cable connector. Yo can also a tomatically create a
“Dashboard” web page and pop late it with all of the reso rces (components) s pported by the
Ethernet and expansion mod les. This makes it easy to start experimenting with the web page ser
interface and to try o t the relays and sensors.
Expandable
The X-600M provides a flexible, system level sol tion for monitoring and control. The X-600M can
control and monitor remote devices s ch as the WebRelay, WebRelay-Q ad, X-310, X-320, etc.
anywhere on the Internet. A family of add-on mod les can be connected directly to the X-600M.
Remote devices and expansion mod les are added as needed to provide a c stomizable and highly
flexible monitoring and control system.
File System
The Flash file system provides a major pgrade in flexibility and capability for web based control and
monitoring. With the embedded file system, sers can add c stom web pages. The file system
allows data to be logged to m ltiple named files. Set ps can be imported and exported as a file.
Dashboards, Panels, Widgets and Components
The X-600M serves dynamic web pages which are sed to control and monitor relays, sensors and
other I/Os. The control/stat s pages are called Dashboards and are highly flexible. The ser can
create m ltiple dashboards as needed and c stomize them by placing panels, widgets and
components on the dashboard. Panels are sed to gro p widgets together. Widgets are sed to
gro p components together. A component is the smallest nit fo nd on a dashboard and represents
a single I/O (a relay or temperat re sensor for example.) The dashboards, panels, widgets, and
components can have c stom labels. The web pages can be created, edited and tested directly from
the web browser.
A widget can represent a single external device s ch as a WebRelay or X-12s Eight-relay mod le,
or a widget may be composed of components which represent I/Os fo nd on many different devices
across the network. Within a widget the ser places components. A component can be an on/off
b tton with a c stom label, a temperat re reado t, or other reso rces. Components are available for
control, stat s, and graphing. Components can be b ttons, sliders, spinners, display boxes and
graphs.
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Ethernet Switch
The X-600M has two IEEE std 802.3 Ethernet connectors with an internal L2 switch. The internal
Ethernet switch allows m ltiple mod les to be daisy chained together or a second Ethernet device to
be connected witho t the need for an external Ethernet h b or switch. The X-600M does not tie p
an Ethernet port. Normally when two ports of the same config ration are connected, an Ethernet
crossover cable is needed to cross the transmit and receive signals in the cable. With the X-600M
both Ethernet connectors s pport Auto MDI-X which a tomatically detects the req ired cable
connection type and config res the connection appropriately.
Wireless Options
Pl g an IEEE 802.11/B/G/N WIFI mod le into the USB Host connector and the X-600M can connect
to a wireless access point. The X-600M also s pports a wireless “ad hoc” network which allows yo
to connect directly to the X-600M with a smart phone, tablet, or PC.
USB Host and Device Connectors
The USB 2.0 Host controller allows connectivity with ind stry standard comp ter peripherals.
C rrently the X-600M has s pport for USB flash memory drives and WIFI adapters.
1-Wire bus
Connector terminals provide comm nication with 1-wire sensors to monitor temperat re and
h midity. A 1-wire ltrasonic sensor is also available for meas ring distance or liq id levels.
Internal Temperature Sensor
An internal digital temperat re sensor meas res the internal temperat re (-40°C to +85°C). This
sensor can be accessed from the overview page.
Expansion Bus
A ribbon cable expansion b s connector allows a family of add-on mod les to be connected directly
to the X-600M witho t the need for an Ethernet switch. Vario s expansion mod les are available
with relays, digital inp ts, thermoco ples and other ind strial inp ts and o tp ts. The ribbon cable
provides both comm nication and power connections to the expansion mod les. The expansion b s
can provide p to 1.7 Amps for powering the attached expansion mod les. The maxim m n mber of
expansion mod les depends on the mod le type and power req irements. The inp t c rrent for the
vario s expansion mod les is listed in the expansion mod le ser man als.
Power Supply
The X-600M works with 9 to 28V DC power. The power s pply voltage (Vin+) is monitored internally.
This val e can be displayed, logged, and sed to control local/remote relays. It can also be
config red to send Email notifications. This feat re is convenient for monitoring the system battery in
solar powered applications.
Real-time Clock
The real time clock is powered with an internal s per capacitor which provides back p power for a
minim m of 30-days (no internal batteries need to be maintained). The time and date can be set
man ally, or a time server can be sed to periodically sync the time.
Event Scheduler
Program p to 1024 calendar events sing a familiar calendar-based config ration page.
A tomatically switch from weekday to weekend or holiday sched les.
Logging
Periodic and event based logging of any of the I/O config red on the X-600M is possible. Up to 5
separate log files can be created and stored either internally or externally on a USB flash drive.
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Graphing
Logged data can be graphed directly inside any HTML 5 compatible web browser by adding a graph
component to any widget on the dashboard.
Email and Text Noti ication
Send Email and text alerts based on any sensor or inp t conditions, s ch as temperat re, time,
freq ency, digital inp ts, power s pply levels, and more. Text messages are sent thro gh a cell
phone thro gh a wireless carrier's Email bridge. Emails can be sent sing SMTP servers req iring
SSL/TLS encryption. Send Emails to an individ al ser or to all members of an Access Group.
Scripts
M ch flexibility and advanced control is provided thro gh c stom scripts sing powerf l easy-to-
learn L a scripts. The scripting lang age can be sed to generate c stom alarm conditions and
specialized control f nctions.
Web Server and Protocols
Simple web pages to display monitoring and control dashboards can be made by sing drag-and-
drop tools in the set p pages. In addition, c stom pages can be created from scratch sing HTML,
CSS, and Javascript. The X-600M s pports both HTTP and HTTPS protocols. Additional
comm nication options incl de Modb s/TCP, and SNMP.
Access Groups
Users can be assigned to one of five Access Groups. Each gro p is assigned specific access
privileges. Access gro ps can be sed to limit what control sers might have. For example, the X-
600M might be sed as a thermostat. The administrators can config re pper and lower limits on the
set temperat re, while other sers might only be able to adj st the set temperat re within that range.
1.2 Applications
The X-600M was designed to meet a broad range of ind strial applications. It works well as a standalone
device or system that can be controlled sing a web browser. It is also a convenient way to add I/O to a
comp ter. It can be config red sing simple men s and drop-down lists, or it can r n L a scripts. Many of its
feat res s ch as sched ling, logging, inp t state monitoring, and the ability to control external relays on
other devices, make the X-600M a very powerf l, yet simple controller.
Yo can se the X-600M to control motors, lights, coils, p mps, valves, bells, etc. Yo can also se it to
monitor alarms sensors, switches, fl id level switches, battery voltage, temperat re, h midity, and m ch
more. A few example applications incl de:
•Server or telemetry system “watchdog”
•I/O Extender for a PLC
•Ind strial Thermostat
•Solar Energy Controller
•Process Monitor
•Server for other ControlByWeb prod cts: provide a single web page which controls other
ControlByWeb devices.
•Process Controller
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