eWON FLB 3601 User manual

FLB 3601 – 3 USB Ports Extension Card
INSTALLATION GUIDE
IG-0024-00 EN 1.1 ENGLISH

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Table of Contents Page
1 Preface ............................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 About This Document.....................................................................................................3
1.2 Document History ..........................................................................................................3
1.3 Related Documents .......................................................................................................3
1.4 Trademark Information ...................................................................................................3
2 Product Summary ........................................................................................................... 4
3 Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information ................................................... 5
3.1 Scope ...........................................................................................................................5
3.2 ESD Damage Prevention................................................................................................5
3.3 Applicable Directives, Standards and Compliances ..........................................................5
4 Hardware Description .................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Mechanical Layout and Interfaces ...................................................................................7
4.2 Extension Card Label .....................................................................................................7
4.3 Front Panel LEDs...........................................................................................................8
4.4 eWON Flexy Extension Cards Environmental Conditions ..................................................9
4.5 USB Specifications ........................................................................................................9
4.6 Plug the FLB 3601 into the Base Unit ..............................................................................9
4.7 Power Requirements....................................................................................................13
5 Powering on the Base Unit with its Extension Cards .......................................... 15
6 Check Card Detection on the Embedded Web Page............................................ 16
6.1 Connecting to the Embedded Web Server .....................................................................16
6.2 Detected Cards Displayed in the System Page...............................................................16
7 eWON Configuration to work with a USB Extension Card ................................. 17
7.1 Software Configuration Parameters...............................................................................17
A Checking the Real-time Log .......................................................................................19

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1 Preface
1.1 About This Document
This document describes the hardware of the FLB 3601 – 3 USB ports extension card which
belongs to the eWON Flexy family
The eWON Flexy family is a range of modular industrial gateway/router and as its name eWON
Flexy suggests, it has been designed to enable numerous different combinations of base units
with extension cards.
For additional related documentation and file downloads, please visit www.ewon.biz/support.
1.2 Document History
Version Date Description
1.0 2016-07-05 First release
1.2 2018-08-03 Changed: Template
1.3 Related Documents
Document Author Document ID
eWON Flexy eWON CTS IG-0014-00
eWON Flexy 205 eWON CTS IG-0028-00
1.4 Trademark Information
eWON®is a registered trademark of HMS Industrial Networks SA. All other trademarks
mentioned in this document are the property of their respective holders.
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2 Product Summary
The present Installation Guide is focusing on the FLB 3601 – 3 USB ports extension card
which, as such, needs to be inserted in one of the Flexy base units to work.
The base units have their own Installation Guide which can be found in the Related Documents,
p. 3.
This guide also addresses shortly how the extension cards integrate the base units as well as
some recommendations on how to mount them. See Base Unit Slot Compatibility, p. 9 for more
details.
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3 Safety, Environmental & Regulatory
Information
3.1 Scope
The present heading addresses Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information about the FLB
3601 – 3 USB ports extension card.
This extension card is belonging to the same compliance frame than the base units. In the
present case of a telecommunication extension card, additional directives, standards and
instructions apply.
3.2 ESD Damage Prevention
Always use ESD precautions when handling extension cards and / or opened base
unit as they contain parts and assemblies susceptible to be damaged by
electrostatic discharge (ESD).
The extension card described in this document is a module exposing both sides of an electronic
printed circuit board. Therefore, it is packed in an antistatic ESD bag. In order to avoid ESD
damage, the product must be handled with the necessary precaution including:
• Grounded ESD protective work surface
• Personnel grounding
3.3 Applicable Directives, Standards and Compliances
TheFLB 3601 inserted in a base unit belongs to class A Information Technology Equipment
(ITE). In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the
user may be required to take appropriate measures.
3.3.1 Applicable European Directives
The FLB 3601 is in conformity with the following EC directives:
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
• RE Directive 2014/53/EU
3.3.2 Applicable Safety Standards
The FLB 3601 is in conformity with the following safety standards:
• IEC / EN 60950-1
• UL 60950-1
• CSA-C22.2 No 60950-1-07
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3.3.3 FCC Compliance
The FLB 3601 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operating is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This product may not cause harmful interference
• This product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
3.3.4 Certifications
The FLB 3601 has been certified by authorized bodies:
• UL Certificate of Compliance (COC) #20161219-E350576
• CB certificate # DK-53957-A1-UL
These certificates can be downloaded as PDF files on the eWON Support web site: www.ewon.
biz/support
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4 Hardware Description
4.1 Mechanical Layout and Interfaces
Fig. 1 Mechanical layout and interfaces
1USB connectors
2Back-plane connector
4.2 Extension Card Label
4.2.1 Label Location and Included Information
The identification label of the extension cards is placed on the solder side of the PCB.
The different parts of the label are described below:
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Fig. 2 FLB 3601 label
Label Description
PN Part Number (see syntax table below)
SN Serial Number in the form: MMMM-YYWW-
SSSS-PP
• MMMM : MTID (product related)
• YYWW : Year and week
• SSSS : Sequential manufacturing order
• PP : Product type
MIN. FW Minimum firmware version required in the
eWON device
Marks CE, UL... certification number and logos if
applicable
4.2.2 Part Number Structure for Extension Cards
FLYXXXX_00/S
FL FL is the prefix for the extensions of the eWON Flexy
family
Only FL (constant)
Y 1 alphabetic sign (CAP)
Defines the slots of the base module in which the
extension card can be inserted.
A 2 first slots
only
●●○○
B 2 last slots
only
○○●●
X Any slots ●●●●
C Any slots.
Available for
Flexy 205
only.
○○○○
XXXX_00 The extension card type. The suffix _00 is used for software options.
/S The suffix might have an optional “/” character
It might also be blank or include “S” character => Indicates compliance with the UL/IEC/EN 60950
standard.
4.3 Front Panel LEDs
Fig. 3 Front panel LEDs
Item Mark Function
1 STAT GREEN ON when USB Card is ready
RED if Card is out of current limiting
(See USB Specifications, p. 9)
2 P1 Blinking GREEN when activity on USB
1
RED if USB 1 out of current limiting
3 P2 Blinking GREEN when activity on USB
2
RED if USB 2 is out of current limiting
4 P3 Blinking GREEN when activity on USB
3
RED if USB 3 is out of current limiting
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STAT P1 P2 P3 Description
Green Off Off Off Board initialization
Off Off Off Off Board not in use, USBIP disabled
Green Green Green Green USBIP enabled
Red Red Red Red Error on USB hub
(see Checking the Real-time Log, p. 19)
4.4 eWON Flexy Extension Cards Environmental Conditions
Characteristic Value
Operating temperature -25 to +70 °C
Storage temperature -40 to +70 °C
Relative humidity 10 to 95% non-condensing
Operating altitude Up to maximum 2000m
Storage altitude Up to maximum 3000m
4.5 USB Specifications
Characteristic Value
Absolute maximum of total current limit 500 mA max.
Maximum current limit by USB port 500 mA max.
Earth - gnd is limited to 500V due to USB connector.
4.6 Plug the FLB 3601 into the Base Unit
4.6.1 Base Unit Slot Compatibility
The FLB 3601 must be inserted in one of the “Type B” slots of the base unit.
The reference code of the extension cards includes a letter defining their compatibility:
• FLBxxxx: designate cards that fit into “Type B” slots.
In addition to the card reference, each type of extension card bears a visual compatibility
symbol on its front panel:
Design Slot Type Flexy 205 Location Flexy 10x & 20x
○○●● Type B Any slot 2 last slots only
eWON Flexy 205
As the Flexy 205 has room for 2 slots, the type slot compatibility rule doesn’t apply. The FLB
3601 can be inserted in both slots.
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Fig. 4 Position of the “Type B” Slots on a Flexy 205.
eWON Flexy 10x & 20x
The FLB 3601 must be inserted in the “Type B” slots which are the two slots on the far right of
the Flexy 10x & 20x.
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Fig. 5 Position of the “Type B” Slots on a Flexy 10x & 20x.
Cards that fit only in one slot type have a mechanical mistake-proof security to
prevent them from being inserted in an incorrect slot type.
4.6.2 How to Insert into the Flexy Base Unit
Wait 30 seconds after turning off the equipment before inserting (or removing) an extension
card to avoid possible damage to the base unit and the extension cards.
Remove the slot filler of the location the new card will be inserted. To do so, press on both ends
of the cover, note that the hooks are off-centered.
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Fig. 6 Remove the slot fillers
1Hooks to be pressed are off-centered. Press while pulling upwards
2This metal tag soldered on the PCB acts as mistake-proof security (mating stop in housing).
Doesn’t apply on Flexy 205.
Insert the extension card carefully and slide it down until the hook clicks. Make sure the card is
completely inserted.
DO NOT insist if a resistance is felt when trying to insert the card. This can occur if the
extension card is inserted in a wrong slot type. In such case, check slot compatibility of the
relevant extension card.
Boot the unit for the inserted extension cards to be detected. The web interface of the Flexy
base unit has a diagnostic page showing the extension cards in their order of detection (from
left to right).
If an extension card is inadvertently forced in a wrong slot, the base unit will detect
the misplaced card and will not complete its boot process. Therefore, the unit will
not be accessible through its LAN interface. The slot error is returned by the USR
LED. (red ON 1 sec, OFF 0.5 sec).
4.6.3 Insertion of Multiple FLB 3601
Detection Order
The boot sequence of the base unit includes an automated detection of the inserted extension
cards. This detection is done sequentially, slot per slot starting from left to right (when holding
the base unit with its logo on the right side).
Software Compatibility
The base unit allows the insertion of multiple extension cards, sometimes of the same type.
Some configurations including multiple extension cards, even if mechanically acceptable, are
not supported by the embedded software. Cards in excess are ignored during the automated
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detection process which means that the base unit and its running extension cards will operate
normally.
The Flexy firmware currently supports up to 1FLB 3601.
The ignored card(s) will appear in the Diagnostic >Status >System Info >System but they
will not be functional.
Fig. 7 Order of the Extension Cards
The picture above shows an example of a configuration that would be OK mechanically and
power wise but would not be supported by the firmware.
During the boot process, the first 2 serial port extension cards are detected and both can be
used.
In case of 2 single Ethernet cards, these 2 cards are also detected but the second Ethernet
card is not supported by the firmware and cannot be used. The presence of this “ignored” card
in the base unit does not alter the operation of the base unit itself nor does it alter its “accepted”
extension cards.
4.7 Power Requirements
The “Power Requirements” concept doesn’t apply to Flexy 205 and its inserted
extension cards.
The internal power converter of the Flexy base units has been dimensioned to cover a broad
range of different combinations of extension cards. Users should make sure the total power
demand of the extension cards does not exceed the capabilities of the base unit. That is why
the notion of “Energy Points” has been introduced.
The Installation Guide “eWON Flexy - Base Units” includes a section giving the Available
Energy Points of each type of base unit.
The power requirements of each extension card is expressed in Energy Demand Points. This
number is meant to check whether the balance with the Available Energy Points of a given
base unit with extension cards is OK or not.
The Energy Demand Points of the FLB 3601 is 9
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The Installation Guide of the “eWON Flexy - Base Units” also includes examples of practical
power balance calculations.
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5 Powering on the Base Unit with its Extension
Cards
When the base unit is powered on, it takes approximately 25 seconds for the unit to go through
its self-test procedure. The slots in which the extension cards have been inserted and their type
are detected during this process.
If the boot process completes normally, the following LED status should be observed:
• Base unit : USR LED flashing green slowly
• Extension card : None
If the USR LED of the base unit is flashing red, it might be because the extension
card was improperly inserted (for example in a wrong slot).
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6 Check Card Detection on the Embedded Web
Page
The Flexy extension cards require no software configuration. They are automatically detected
by the base unit when the device boots.
6.1 Connecting to the Embedded Web Server
Configure the network parameters to set the computer being used to reach the web interface on
the same IP range than the LAN of the eWON device.
Once both devices are in the same IP range, connect the PC to one of the LAN port of the
eWON device.
Open an Internet browser and access the homepage of the eWON device by typing the LAN IP
address in the URL field (the default address is http://10.0.0.53).
A dialog box will pop-up asking for credentials. Default ones are:
• login: adm
• password: adm
For security reasons, changing the default password adm is an absolute
requirement. To change it, from the menu bar, click on Setup > Users and double
click on the adm entry to edit and save its password.
6.2 Detected Cards Displayed in the System Page
Once connected to the embedded web pages of the eWON device, the homepage displays the
system status including detected extension cards.
To access in details the system status summary, click on Diagnostic > Status > System Info >
System.
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7 eWON Configuration to work with a USB
Extension Card
The “UsbIPEnable” parameter need to be correctly set in the eWON Flexy Base unit to activate
the FLB 3601 card detection. If the “UsbIpEnable” is not correctly set, the FLB 3601 card will
not be activate (all LEDs OFF on the USB card).
7.1 Software Configuration Parameters
Browse to Setup >System >Storage >Tabular edition >Edit Com cfg & search for “Usb”.
In the ComCfg edition, 4 parameters can be changed:
•UsbIPEnable: Enable or disable the USB Extension Card
•UsbIpLogLevel: Set the level of the USB log. Three levels are available (starting from
general to deep) : 0, 1 or 2
•UsbIpPwd: A password can be set on the USB to protect it.
•UsbIpStartPort: The port number for USB devices the firmware should increment from.
The USB functionality will start or stop accordingly to the “UsbIpEnable” parameter.There is no
need to restart the device to apply the new configuration.
“UsbIpLogLevel”, “UsbIpPwd”, “UsbIpStartPort” parameters are only used in advanced
configuration or for debug purpose. Modification of these parameters is not recommended
7.1.1 Default Values after Reset
After a reset the “UsbIPEnable” parameters will be set :
• To 1 if a USB extension board is plugged in the Flexy
• To 0 if a USB extension board is NOT plugged in the Flexy
Check label of Extension card for FW compatibility, the eWON Flexy Base unit must
be updated to the required firmware before insertion of the FLB 3601 – 3 USB ports
extension card.
The eWON base unit will not boot correctly if an FLB 3601 – 3 USB ports extension
cardis plugged in a eWON Flexy with a firmware version under FW 11.2
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