Eaton INDGW-X2 User manual

UPS Industrial Gateway Card
INDGW-X2
User's Guide
English
10/18/2021
2.2.3

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1 Table of Contents
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS.........................................................................................................................................5
2 INSTALLING THE NETWORK MANAGEMENT MODULE .................................................................................11
2.1 Unpacking the Network module............................................................................................................................................ 11
2.2 Mounting the Network Module............................................................................................................................................. 11
2.3 Wiring the RS-485 Modbus RTU terminal ............................................................................................................................. 11
2.3.1 Modbus Common/GND (0V pin on terminal block) connection....................................................................................... 12
2.3.2 Cable shield connection (foiled or braided)...................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.3 Two-wire networks.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.4 Four-wire networks ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.5 Configuring the termination............................................................................................................................................. 13
2.4 Accessing the Network Module............................................................................................................................................ 15
2.4.1 Accessing the web interface through Network............................................................................................................... 15
2.4.2 Finding and setting the IP address .................................................................................................................................. 15
2.4.3 Accessing the web interface through RNDIS.................................................................................................................. 16
2.4.4 Accessing the card through serial terminal emulation..................................................................................................... 19
2.4.5 Modifying the Proxy exception list .................................................................................................................................. 21
2.5 Configuring Modbus.............................................................................................................................................................. 23
2.5.1 Configuring the communication parameters ................................................................................................................... 23
2.5.2 Available maps................................................................................................................................................................. 23
2.5.3 Modbus communication monitoring tool......................................................................................................................... 24
2.5.4 Example of supported Modbus mapping ........................................................................................................................ 24
3 CONTEXTUAL HELP OF THE WEB INTERFACE ...............................................................................................29
3.1 Login page............................................................................................................................................................................. 29
3.1.1 Logging in for the first time............................................................................................................................................. 29
3.1.2 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................... 30
3.2 Home..................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
3.2.1 Information/Status on the top bar.................................................................................................................................... 31
3.2.2 Menu structure................................................................................................................................................................ 31
3.2.3 Energy flow diagram........................................................................................................................................................ 32
3.2.4 Outlet status.................................................................................................................................................................... 35
3.2.5 Active Alarms .................................................................................................................................................................. 35
3.2.6 Environment .................................................................................................................................................................... 35
3.2.7 Energy flow diagram examples ....................................................................................................................................... 36
3.2.8 Access rights per profiles................................................................................................................................................ 40
3.3 Meters................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
3.3.1 Main utility input.............................................................................................................................................................. 41
3.3.2 Second utility input (if available) ...................................................................................................................................... 42
3.3.3 Output ............................................................................................................................................................................. 42
3.3.4 Battery status .................................................................................................................................................................. 43
3.3.5 Battery health .................................................................................................................................................................. 44
3.3.6 Logs................................................................................................................................................................................. 45
3.3.7 Default settings and possible parameters - Meters ........................................................................................................ 45
3.3.8 Access rights per profiles................................................................................................................................................ 46
3.4 Controls ................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
3.4.1 Entire UPS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 46
3.4.2 Outlets - Group 1/ Group 2 .............................................................................................................................................. 47
3.4.3 Access rights per profiles................................................................................................................................................ 48

3.4.4 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................... 48
3.5 Protection .............................................................................................................................................................................. 49
3.5.1 Agents list........................................................................................................................................................................ 49
3.5.2 Agent shutdown sequencing........................................................................................................................................... 54
3.5.3 Scheduled shutdown....................................................................................................................................................... 58
3.5.4 Shutdown on power outage............................................................................................................................................ 60
3.6 Environment .......................................................................................................................................................................... 67
3.6.1 Commissioning/Status..................................................................................................................................................... 67
3.6.2 Alarm configuration ......................................................................................................................................................... 72
3.6.3 Information ...................................................................................................................................................................... 75
3.7 Settings ................................................................................................................................................................................. 77
3.7.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................................ 77
3.7.2 Local users ...................................................................................................................................................................... 84
3.7.3 Remote users.................................................................................................................................................................. 89
3.7.4 Network & Protocol......................................................................................................................................................... 99
3.7.5 SNMP ............................................................................................................................................................................ 115
3.7.6 Industrial protocols ........................................................................................................................................................ 123
3.7.7 Certificate ...................................................................................................................................................................... 131
3.8 Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................................ 141
3.8.1 System information ....................................................................................................................................................... 142
3.8.2 Firmware ....................................................................................................................................................................... 142
3.8.3 Services......................................................................................................................................................................... 146
3.8.4 Resources...................................................................................................................................................................... 152
3.8.5 System logs................................................................................................................................................................... 154
3.9 Legal information................................................................................................................................................................. 155
3.9.1 Component.................................................................................................................................................................... 155
3.9.2 Availability of source code............................................................................................................................................. 155
3.9.3 Notice for proprietary elements..................................................................................................................................... 156
3.9.4 Access rights per profiles.............................................................................................................................................. 156
3.10 Alarms ................................................................................................................................................................................. 157
3.10.1 Alarm sorting ................................................................................................................................................................. 157
3.10.2 Active alarm counter...................................................................................................................................................... 157
3.10.3 Alarm details.................................................................................................................................................................. 157
3.10.4 Alarm paging.................................................................................................................................................................. 158
3.10.5 Export ............................................................................................................................................................................ 158
3.10.6 Clear .............................................................................................................................................................................. 158
3.10.7 Alarms list with codes ................................................................................................................................................... 158
3.10.8 Access rights per profiles.............................................................................................................................................. 158
3.11 User profile.......................................................................................................................................................................... 159
3.11.1 Access to the user profile.............................................................................................................................................. 159
3.11.2 User profile.................................................................................................................................................................... 159
3.11.3 Default settings and possible parameters - User profile ............................................................................................... 161
3.11.4 Access rights per profiles.............................................................................................................................................. 162
3.11.5 CLI commands .............................................................................................................................................................. 162
3.11.6 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................. 163
3.12 Documentation.................................................................................................................................................................... 164
3.12.1 Access to the embedded documentation ..................................................................................................................... 164
3.12.2 Access rights per profiles.............................................................................................................................................. 164
4 SERVICING THE NETWORK MANAGEMENT MODULE .................................................................................165
4.1 Configuring/Commissioning/Testing LDAP ......................................................................................................................... 165
4.1.1 Commissioning.............................................................................................................................................................. 165
4.1.2 Testing LDAP authentication......................................................................................................................................... 166
4.1.3 Limitations..................................................................................................................................................................... 166

4.2 Pairing agent to the Network Module ................................................................................................................................. 166
4.2.1 Pairing with credentials on the agent ............................................................................................................................ 167
4.2.2 Pairing with automatic acceptance (recommended if done in a secure and trusted network)...................................... 167
4.2.3 Pairing with manual acceptance.................................................................................................................................... 167
4.3 Powering down/up applications (examples) ........................................................................................................................ 168
4.3.1 Powering down IT system in a specific order ............................................................................................................... 168
4.3.2 Powering down non-priority equipment first................................................................................................................. 171
4.3.3 Restart sequentially the IT equipment on utility recovery ............................................................................................. 174
4.4 Checking the current firmware version of the Network Module......................................................................................... 175
4.5 Accessing to the latest Network Module firmware/driver/script......................................................................................... 175
4.6 Upgrading the card firmware (Web interface / shell script) ................................................................................................. 176
4.6.1 Web interface................................................................................................................................................................ 176
4.6.2 Shell script..................................................................................................................................................................... 176
4.6.3 Example:........................................................................................................................................................................ 176
4.7 Changing the RTC battery cell............................................................................................................................................. 177
4.8 Updating the time of the Network Module precisely and permanently (ntp server) ........................................................... 179
4.9 Changing the language of the web pages........................................................................................................................... 179
4.10 Resetting username and password..................................................................................................................................... 179
4.10.1 As an admin for other users .......................................................................................................................................... 179
4.10.2 Resetting its own password.......................................................................................................................................... 179
4.11 Recovering main administrator password ........................................................................................................................... 179
4.12 Switching to static IP (Manual) / Changing IP address of the Network Module.................................................................. 181
4.13 Reading device information in a simple way ....................................................................................................................... 181
4.13.1 Web page ...................................................................................................................................................................... 181
4.14 Subscribing to a set of alarms for email notification............................................................................................................ 181
4.14.1 Example #1: subscribing only to one alarm (load unprotected)..................................................................................... 181
4.14.2 Example #2: subscribing to all Critical alarms and some specific Warnings ................................................................. 182
4.15 Saving/Restoring/Duplicating Network module configuration settings ............................................................................... 184
4.15.1 Modifying the JSON configuration settings file............................................................................................................. 184
4.15.2 Saving/Restoring/Duplicating settings through the CLI................................................................................................. 193
4.15.3 Saving/Restoring/Duplicating settings through the Web interface................................................................................ 193
5 SECURING THE NETWORK MANAGEMENT MODULE..................................................................................194
5.1 Cybersecurity considerations for electrical distribution systems ........................................................................................ 194
5.1.1 Purpose ......................................................................................................................................................................... 194
5.1.2 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 194
5.1.3 Connectivity—why do we need to address cybersecurity for industrial control systems (ICS)? .................................. 194
5.1.4 Cybersecurity threat vectors ......................................................................................................................................... 194
5.1.5 Defense in depth........................................................................................................................................................... 195
5.1.6 Designing for the threat vectors.................................................................................................................................... 196
5.1.7 Policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines............................................................................................................ 198
5.1.8 Conclusion..................................................................................................................................................................... 200
5.1.9 Terms and definitions.................................................................................................................................................... 200
5.1.10 Acronyms ...................................................................................................................................................................... 200
5.1.11 References .................................................................................................................................................................... 201
5.2 Cybersecurity recommended secure hardening guidelines ................................................................................................ 202
5.2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 202
5.2.2 Secure configuration guidelines .................................................................................................................................... 202
5.2.3 References .................................................................................................................................................................... 205
5.3 Configuring user permissions through profiles.................................................................................................................... 206
5.4 Decommissioning the Network Management module ....................................................................................................... 206
6 SERVICING THE EMP ......................................................................................................................................207
6.1 Description and features ..................................................................................................................................................... 207

6.2 Unpacking the EMP............................................................................................................................................................. 207
6.3 Installing the EMP ............................................................................................................................................................... 208
6.3.1 Defining EMPs address and termination....................................................................................................................... 208
6.3.2 Mounting the EMP ........................................................................................................................................................ 208
6.3.3 Cabling the first EMP to the device............................................................................................................................... 211
6.3.4 Daisy chaining EMPs..................................................................................................................................................... 212
6.3.5 Connecting an external contact device.......................................................................................................................... 213
6.4 Commissioning the EMP..................................................................................................................................................... 213
6.4.1 On the Network Module device .................................................................................................................................... 213
6.5 Using the EMP for temperature compensated battery charging......................................................................................... 213
6.5.1 Addressing the EMP...................................................................................................................................................... 214
6.5.2 Commissioning the EMP............................................................................................................................................... 214
6.5.3 Enabling temperature compensated battery charging in the UPS................................................................................. 214
7 INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................................215
7.1 Front panel connectors and LED indicators......................................................................................................................... 215
7.2 Specifications/Technical characteristics .............................................................................................................................. 216
7.3 Default settings and possible parameters........................................................................................................................... 217
7.3.1 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................... 217
7.3.2 Meters........................................................................................................................................................................... 227
7.3.3 Sensors alarm configuration.......................................................................................................................................... 228
7.3.4 User profile.................................................................................................................................................................... 228
7.4 Access rights per profiles.................................................................................................................................................... 230
7.4.1 Home............................................................................................................................................................................. 230
7.4.2 Meters........................................................................................................................................................................... 230
7.4.3 Controls ......................................................................................................................................................................... 230
7.4.4 Protection ...................................................................................................................................................................... 230
7.4.5 Environment .................................................................................................................................................................. 230
7.4.6 Settings ......................................................................................................................................................................... 231
7.4.7 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................. 231
7.4.8 Legal information........................................................................................................................................................... 232
7.4.9 Alarms ........................................................................................................................................................................... 232
7.4.10 User profile.................................................................................................................................................................... 232
7.4.11 Contextual help.............................................................................................................................................................. 232
7.4.12 CLI commands .............................................................................................................................................................. 233
7.5 List of event codes.............................................................................................................................................................. 234
7.5.1 System log codes.......................................................................................................................................................... 234
7.5.2 UPS(HID) alarm log codes ............................................................................................................................................. 238
7.5.3 9130 UPS(XCP) alarm log codes.................................................................................................................................... 242
7.5.4 EMP alarm log codes..................................................................................................................................................... 245
7.5.5 Network module alarm log codes.................................................................................................................................. 246
7.6 SNMP traps ......................................................................................................................................................................... 247
7.6.1 UPS Mib ........................................................................................................................................................................ 247
7.6.2 Sensor Mib .................................................................................................................................................................... 249
7.7 CLI ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 249
7.7.1 Commands available...................................................................................................................................................... 249
7.7.2 Contextual help.............................................................................................................................................................. 249
7.7.3 get release info.............................................................................................................................................................. 250
7.7.4 history............................................................................................................................................................................ 251
7.7.5 ldap-test......................................................................................................................................................................... 251
7.7.6 logout............................................................................................................................................................................. 253
7.7.7 maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................. 253
7.7.8 modbus_message_display ............................................................................................................................................ 253
7.7.9 modbus_statistics.......................................................................................................................................................... 254

7.7.10 netconf .......................................................................................................................................................................... 255
7.7.11 ping and ping6 ............................................................................................................................................................... 257
7.7.12 reboot ............................................................................................................................................................................ 258
7.7.13 save_configuration | restore_configuration.................................................................................................................... 258
7.7.14 sanitize........................................................................................................................................................................... 259
7.7.15 ssh-keygen .................................................................................................................................................................... 260
7.7.16 time ............................................................................................................................................................................... 260
7.7.17 traceroute and traceroute6............................................................................................................................................ 261
7.7.18 whoami.......................................................................................................................................................................... 262
7.7.19 email-test....................................................................................................................................................................... 262
7.7.20 systeminfo_statistics..................................................................................................................................................... 263
7.7.21 certificates..................................................................................................................................................................... 263
7.8 Legal information................................................................................................................................................................. 265
7.8.1 Availability of Source Code............................................................................................................................................ 265
7.8.2 Notice for Open Source Elements................................................................................................................................. 265
7.8.3 Notice for our proprietary (i.e. non-Open source) elements.......................................................................................... 265
7.9 Acronyms and abbreviations ............................................................................................................................................... 266
8 TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................................................................269
8.1 Action not allowed in Control/Schedule/Power outage policy............................................................................................. 269
8.1.1 Symptom....................................................................................................................................................................... 269
8.1.2 Possible Cause .............................................................................................................................................................. 269
8.1.3 Action ............................................................................................................................................................................ 269
8.2 Card wrong timestamp leads to "Full acquisition has failed" error message on Software................................................... 269
8.2.1 Symptoms: .................................................................................................................................................................... 269
8.2.2 Possible cause:.............................................................................................................................................................. 269
8.2.3 Action: ........................................................................................................................................................................... 269
8.3 Client server is not restarting .............................................................................................................................................. 269
8.3.1 Symptom....................................................................................................................................................................... 269
8.3.2 Possible Cause .............................................................................................................................................................. 269
8.3.3 Action ............................................................................................................................................................................ 270
8.4 EMP detection fails at discovery stage ............................................................................................................................... 270
8.4.1 Symptom #1.................................................................................................................................................................. 270
8.4.2 Symptom #2.................................................................................................................................................................. 270
8.5 How do I log in if I forgot my password? ............................................................................................................................ 271
8.5.1 Action ............................................................................................................................................................................ 271
8.6 Software is not able to communicate with the Network module........................................................................................ 271
8.6.1 Symptoms ..................................................................................................................................................................... 271
8.6.2 Possible cause............................................................................................................................................................... 271
8.6.3 Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................. 271
8.6.4 Action #1 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 271
8.6.5 Action #2 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 272
8.7 LDAP configuration/commissioning is not working............................................................................................................. 272
8.8 Password change in My profile is not working.................................................................................................................... 272
8.8.1 Symptoms ..................................................................................................................................................................... 272
8.8.2 Possible cause............................................................................................................................................................... 272
8.8.3 Action ............................................................................................................................................................................ 272
8.9 SNMPv3 password management issue with Save and Restore ......................................................................................... 272
8.9.1 Affected FW versions.................................................................................................................................................... 272
8.9.2 Symptom....................................................................................................................................................................... 273
8.9.3 Cause............................................................................................................................................................................. 273
8.9.4 Action ............................................................................................................................................................................ 273
8.10 The alarm list has been cleared after an upgrade................................................................................................................ 273
8.10.1 Symptom....................................................................................................................................................................... 273

8.10.2 Action ............................................................................................................................................................................ 273
8.11 The Network Module fails to boot after upgrading the firmware ........................................................................................ 273
8.11.1 Possible Cause .............................................................................................................................................................. 273
8.11.2 Action ............................................................................................................................................................................ 274
8.12 Web user interface is not up to date after a FW upgrade ................................................................................................... 274
8.12.1 Symptom....................................................................................................................................................................... 274

Unpacking the Network module
Installing the Network Management Module – 11
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2 Installing the Network Management Module
2.1 Unpacking the Network module
The INDGW-X2
will include the following accessories:
Installation instructions
USB AM to Micro USB/M/5P 5ft Cable
RS-485 wiring terminal
2.2 Mounting the Network Module
The Network Module is hot-swappable. Inserting and/or extracting the Network Module from the communication slot of theproduct
has no effect on the output.
Remove the two screws securing the option slot cover plate and store the plate for possible future use.
Install theNetwork Module along the alignment channels in the option slot.
Secure the Network Module using the two screws.
2.3 Wiring the RS-485 Modbus RTU terminal
The Modbus Network Module provides an easy path for integrating anEatonUPS into an RS-485 Modbus network and also
provides isolation of the communication between the UPS and the RS-485 Modbus network.
Use the terminal strip on the ModbusNetwork Module to wire into a two-wire network.
Packing materials must be disposed of in compliance with all local regulations concerning waste.
Recycling symbols are printed on the packing materials to facilitate sorting.
It is not necessary to power down theDevice before installing the Network Module. Required tools: No. 2 Phillips
screwdriver.
If theproduct is powered up, you can verify that the Network
Module is seated properly and communicating with theproduct by
checking that the Status ON LEDflashes green after 2 minutes.
If the Modbus Network Module is the last device installed in the network chain or the length of the network cable is
excessive, termination needs to be enabled.
For details on termination, see theInstalling the Network Management Module>>>Wiring the RS-485 Modbus
RTU terminal>>>Configuring the termination section.

 Wiring the RS-485 Modbus RTU terminal
Installing the Network Management Module – 12
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2.3.1 Modbus Common/GND (0V pin on terminal block)connection
The Network Module is an isolated device, if all the other devices on the network are isolated, common/GND (0V pin on terminal
block) should be connected between devices to limit common mode voltage.
Common/GND (0V pin on terminal block) should not be connected to any other devices that is not isolatedto avoid ground loops.
2.3.2 Cable shield connection (foiled or braided)
The cable shield should be continuous on the entire length of the bus and should be connected to ground (earth) at only one point
to limit the flow of ground-loop currents in the shield caused by ground potential differences.
2.3.3 Two-wire networks
Interconnect R- with T- and R+ with T+ onthe Modbus Network Moduleterminal strip.
Connect the RS-485 network signal + to the R+ or T+ on the Modbus Network Moduleterminal strip.
Connect the RS-485 network signal – to the R- or T- on the ModbusNetwork Moduleterminal strip.
2.3.4 Four-wire networks
All four RS-485 network signals including T-, T+, R–, and R+ must be connected respectively to the terminal strip R-, R+, T-, T+.
Belden 3106A-22AWG or equivalent cabling (a 1.5 twisted-pair shielded 120Ω cable with ground) is recommended.

Wiring the RS-485 Modbus RTU terminal
Installing the Network Management Module – 13
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2.3.5 Configuring the termination
If the INDGW card is the last device installed in the network chain or the length of the network cable is excessive, termination
needs to be enabled.
Termination is used to match impedance of a node to the impedance of the transmission line being used. When impedances are
mismatched, the transmitted signal is not completely absorbed by the load and a portion is reflected into the transmission line.
To enable the on-board termination resistor (120Ω):
Locate the termination switch that is located on the top of the Modbus Network Module.
Belden 9843-24AWG or equivalent cabling (3 twisted-pair shielded 120Ω cable with ground) is recommended.
No more than two termination points should be used in the RS-485 network.

 Wiring the RS-485 Modbus RTU terminal
Installing the Network Management Module – 14
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Peel off the protection:
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Change the position of the termination switch according to your needs:
Switch position
No termination (default)
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Termination for two-wire networks One of the two position below can be used:
or

Accessing the Network Module
Installing the Network Management Module – 15
Termination for four-wire networks
2.4 Accessing the Network Module
2.4.1 Accessing the web interface through Network
2.4.1.1 Connecting the network cable
Connect a standard gigabit compatible shielded ethernetcable (F/UTP or F/FTP) between the network connector on theNetwork Module and a
network jack.
2.4.1.2 Accessing the web interface
STEP 1 –On a network computer, launch a supported web browser. The browser window appears.
STEP 2 –In the Address/Location field, enterhttps:// [IPaddress] with the static IP address of the Network Module.
STEP 3 –The login screen appears.
STEP 4 –Enter the user name in the User Name field. The default user name is admin.
STEP 5 –Enter the password in the Password field. The default password is admin.
STEP 6 –The password must be changed at first login.
STEP 7 –Click Login. The Network Module web interface appears.
2.4.2 Finding and setting the IP address
2.4.2.1 Your network is equipped with a BOOTP/DHCP server (default)
2.4.2.1.1 Read from the device LCD
Security settings in the Network Module may be in their default states.
For maximum security, configure through a USB connection before connecting the network cable.
It is highly recommended that browser access to the Network Module is isolated from outside access using a
firewall or isolated network.

 Accessing the Network Module
Installing the Network Management Module – 16
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If your device has an LCD, from the LCD’s menu, navigate to Identification>>>"COM card IPv4".
Note the IP address of the card.
Go to the section: Accessing the web interface through Network.
2.4.2.1.2 With web browser throughthe configuration port
For example, if your device does not have an LCD, the IP address can be discovered by accessing the web interface through RNDIS
andbrowsing to Settings>Network.
To access the web interface through RNDIS, see theAccessing the web interface through RNDISsection.
Navigate toContextual help>>>Settings>>>Network & Protocol>>>IPV4.
Read the IPv4 settings.
2.4.2.2 Your network is not equipped with a BOOTP/DHCP server
2.4.2.2.1 Define from the configuration port
The IP address can be defined by accessing the web interface through RNDIS.
To access web interface through RNDIS, see theAccessing the web interface through RNDISsection.
Define the IP settings:
Navigate toContextual help>>>Settings>>>Network & Protocol>>>IPV4.
Select Manual (Static IP).
Input the following information: Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway
Save the changes.
2.4.3 Accessing the web interface through RNDIS
This connection is used to access and configure the Network Module network settings locally through a RNDIS(Ethernet over USB
interface).
2.4.3.1 Connecting the configuration cable
1.Connect the Micro-B to USB cable to a USB connector on the host computer.
2. Connect the cable to the Settings connector on theNetwork Module.
Note: some older Devices may not be able to display the IP address even if they have an LCD. Please consult the
Device manual.

Accessing the Network Module
Installing the Network Management Module – 17
2.4.3.2 Web interface access through RNDIS
2.4.3.2.1 Configuring the RNDIS
a Automatic configuration
b Manual configuration
STEP 1 –In case Windows® OS fails to find driver automatically, go to theWindows control panel>Network and sharing
center>Local area connection
STEP 2 –Right click on the RNDIS local area connection and select Properties.
STEP 3 –Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and press the Properties button
RNDIS driver is used to emulate a network connection from USB.
After the card is connected to the PC, Windows® OS will automatically search for the RNDIS driver.
On some computers, the OS can find the RNDIS driver then configuration is completed, and you can go to
Accessing the web interface.
On some others it may fail then proceed to manual configuration.

 Accessing the Network Module
Installing the Network Management Module – 18
STEP 4– Then enter the configuration as below and validate (IP = 169.254.0.150 and mask = 255.255.0.0), click OK, then click on
Close.

Accessing the Network Module
Installing the Network Management Module – 19
2.4.3.2.2 Accessing the web interface
STEP 1 –Be sure that the Deviceis powered on.
STEP 2 – On the host computer, download the rndis.7z file from the website www.eaton.com/downloads and extract it. For more
information, navigate toServicing the Network Management Module>>>Accessing to the latest Network Module firmware/
driversection.
STEP 3 – Launch setProxy.bat to add 169.254.* in proxy’s exceptions list, if needed. For manual configuration, navigate to Installing
the Network Management Module>>>Accessing the Network Module>>>Modifying the Proxy exception list section in the full
documentation.
STEP 4 –Launch a supported browser, the browser window appears.
STEP 5 –In the Address/Location field, enter: https://169.254.0.1, the static IP address of the Network Module for RNDIS. The log
in screen appears.
STEP 6 –Enter the user name in the User Name field. The default user name isadmin.
STEP 7 –Enter the password in the Password field. The default password isadmin.
STEP 8 –ClickLogin. The Network Module local web interface appears.
2.4.4 Accessing the card through serial terminal emulation
This connection is used to access and configure the Network Module network settings locally through Serial (Serial over USB
interface).

 Accessing the Network Module
Installing the Network Management Module – 20
2.4.4.1 Connecting the configuration cable
STEP 1 – Connect the Micro-B to USB cable to a USB connector on the host computer.
STEP 2 – Connect the cable to the Settings connector on theNetwork Module.
2.4.4.2 Manual configuration of the serial connection
STEP 1 –On the host computer,download therndis.7z file from the website www.eaton.com/downloads and extract it.
STEP 2 – Plug the USB cable and go toWindows® Device Manager.
STEP 3 – Check the CDC Serial in the list, if it is with a yellow exclamation mark implying that driver has not been installed follow
the steps 4-5-6-7 otherwise configuration is OK.
STEP 4 – Right click on it and select Update Driver Software. When prompted to choose how to search for device driver software,
choose Browse my computer for driver software. Select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.
STEP 5 – Select the folder where you have previously downloaded the driver file Click on Next.
STEP 6 – A warning window will come up because the driver is not signed. Select Install this driver software anyway
Serial driver is used to emulate a serial connection from USB.
After the card is connected to the PC, manual configuration of the driver is needed for Windows® OS to discover
the serial connection.

Accessing the Network Module
Installing the Network Management Module – 21
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STEP 7 – The installation is successful when the COM port number is displayed for the Gadget Serial device in theWindows®
Device Manager.
2.4.4.3 Accessing the card through Serial
It is intended mainly for automated configuration of the network and time settings of the network card. It can also be used for
troubleshooting and remote reboot/reset of the network interface in case the web user interface is not accessible.
CLI can be accessed through:
SSH
Serial terminal emulation.
For more details, refer toInformation>>>CLIsection
2.4.5 Modifying the Proxy exception list
To connect to the Network Module via a USB cable and your system uses a Proxy server to connect to the internet, the proxy
settings can reject the IP address 169.254.0.1.
The 169.254. * Sequence is used to set up communication with devices via a physical connection.
To activate this connection, exceptions will have to be made in the proxy settings.
Open Internet Explorer
Navigate to settings, Internet options;
Changing network parameters may cause the card to become unavailable remotely. If this happens it can only be
reconfigured locally through USB.
You can see this list of available commands by typing in the CLI: ?
You can see the help by typing in the CLI: help

 Accessing the Network Module
Installing the Network Management Module – 22
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Select the Connections tab
Press LAN Settings
Press ADVANCED
Add the address 169.254. *