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eWON Flexy - Base Units
This installation guide describes the hardware of the
eWON Flexy - Base Unit and explains how to get
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Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
. Product Summary ............................................................................................................. 4
1.1. ntroduction ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. Modular Concept of the eWON Flexy Family ............................................................................ 5
1.3. Functions of the eWON Flexy ........................................................................................................ 6
1.4. General specification of the hardware platform ..................................................................... 6
1.5. Typical applications ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.6. Types & Part Numbers .................................................................................................................... 7
2. Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information ........................................................... 8
2.1. Scope ................................................................................................................................................ 8
2.2. ESD Damage Prevention ............................................................................................................... 8
2.3. Applicable Directives, Standards and Compliance ................................................................ 8
2.3.1. Conformity to European Directives ................................................................................... 9
2.3.2. Applicable Safety Standards ............................................................................................. 9
2.3.3. FCC Compliance .................................................................................................................. 9
2.3.4. Certifications .......................................................................................................................... 9
2.4. Reference Standards for Type Tests .......................................................................................... 10
2.4.1. Operating & Storage Temperature ................................................................................. 10
2.4.2. Vibration & Shocks Tests .................................................................................................... 10
2.5. nternal Battery .............................................................................................................................. 10
2.5.1. Purpose and Reference .................................................................................................... 10
2.5.2. Battery Replacement Procedure ................................................................................... 11
2.6. Field mplementation & Environmental Conditions ................................................................ 12
2.6.1. ngress Protection ............................................................................................................... 12
2.6.2. Mounting Recommendations .......................................................................................... 12
2.6.3. Earthing ................................................................................................................................. 13
2.6.4. Environmental Limits ........................................................................................................... 13
2.6.5. Labelling nformation ......................................................................................................... 13
3. Base Unit Hardware Description .................................................................................... 4
3.1. Base Unit Label .............................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.1. Syntax of the Part Number (PN) ....................................................................................... 15
3.1.2. Marks ..................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2. Mechanical Dimensions .............................................................................................................. 16
3.3. Base Unit nterface ........................................................................................................................ 17
3.3.1. LED Panel .............................................................................................................................. 18
3.3.1.1. System .................................................................................................................... 18
3.3.2. Reset Button ......................................................................................................................... 18
3.3.3. SD-Card ................................................................................................................................ 18
3.3.4. Main Connector ................................................................................................................ 18
3.3.5. Four Slots for Extensions ...................................................................................................... 18
3.3.6. Specific interfaces to 4-Ports Switch models (eWON Flexy 101 & 201) ................... 19
3.3.7. Specific interfaces to Serial-Port Models (eWON Flexy 102 & 202) ......................... 20
3.3.7.1. LAN Port .................................................................................................................. 20
3.3.7.2. Serial Port ................................................................................................................ 20
3.3.8. 4-Ports Switch interfaces ................................................................................................... 21
3.3.8.1. LAN Port .................................................................................................................. 21
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3.3.8.2. MP Port ................................................................................................................... 21
4. Extension Cards .............................................................................................................. 22
4.1. Base Unit Slot Compatibility ......................................................................................................... 22
4.2. Extension Card nsertion ............................................................................................................... 24
4.3. Powering On the Base Unit with its Extension Cards ............................................................... 25
4.4. Multiple Extension Cards .............................................................................................................. 25
4.4.1. Detection Order .................................................................................................................. 25
4.4.2. Software Compatibility of Multiple Card Combinations ............................................. 25
4.5. Extension Card Power Requirements ........................................................................................ 26
4.5.1. Available Energy Points (Base Units) ............................................................................... 26
4.5.2. Energy Demand Points (Extension Cards) ..................................................................... 27
4.5.3. Power Balance Check Example ...................................................................................... 27
5. eWON Flexy IP Address and Access to the Web Configuration ................................. 28
5.1. Factory Default P settings ........................................................................................................... 28
5.2. Powering ON .................................................................................................................................. 28
5.3. Setting the eWON Flexy LAN P Address ................................................................................... 28
5.4. eWON Flexy's Web nterface ..................................................................................................... 30
5.5. Detected Cards Displayed in the System Page ..................................................................... 30
6. Resetting the eWON Flexy ............................................................................................. 3
6.1. Normal Boot Sequence ............................................................................................................... 31
6.2. First Level Reset (user reset) ......................................................................................................... 31
6.3. Second Level Reset (factory reset) ........................................................................................... 32
6.4. Reset mpact Matrix ...................................................................................................................... 33
Appendix A - Connector Pinout & Related Specifications ............................................. 34
A.1 - Main Connector .......................................................................................................................... 34
A.2 - Specification of the External Power Supply ........................................................................... 35
A.3 - Digital Output & Digital nputs .................................................................................................. 35
A.4 Serial nterface (eWON Flexy 102 & 202) ................................................................................. 36
A.5 MP nterface (eWON Flexy 103 & 203) ................................................................................... 37
Appendix B - Flexy Products Overview ............................................................................ 38
B.1. Base Units ...................................................................................................................................... 38
B.2. Extension Cards ........................................................................................................................... 38
Revision .............................................................................................................................. 40
Revision History ..................................................................................................................................... 40
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Product Summary
. Product Summary
The present nstallation Guide describes the hardware of the eWON Flexy Base units as well
as the basic software features needed to install the equipment.
. . Introduction
The eWON Flexy is the first modular industrial M2M router available on the market.
t has been designed to fulfill the following key requirements:
•Flexible WAN, allowing within the same product to address different nternet
connectivity technologies (Ethernet, Wifi, 3G,…) and securing the investment in case
of technology upgrade (eg. 2G->3G)
•Flexible Field, providing easy connection to a wide range of external devices,
including various field protocols
•Flexible Apps, embedding alarms, data logging, remote access, routing and web HM
applications with mouse click based configuration, and customization offering all
openness and programming tools
The eWON Flexy is fully compatible with the Talk2M cloud connectivity services
(www.talk2M.com) and with the eF VE (VPN server appliance) for real-time control
application.
Housing of the Base Unit Flexy 20 with its original 4 slot fillers
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.2. Modular Concept of the eWON Flexy Family
The eWON Flexy family is a range of modular industrial gateway/router. As the name eWON
Flexy suggests, it has been designed to enable numerous different combinations by addition
of Extension Cards.
Base Unit
Communication interface
Main connector
incl. power input terminals, 1 DO and 2 D s
Extension cards
The Base Units (1) are available in 3 different versions (mother boards) depending on
their communication interface (2):
•Ethernet Switch Flexy 10 & 20
•Serial & Ethernet Flexy 102 & 202
•MP & Ethernet Flexy 103 & 203
Each Base Unit features
•two D and one DO (3).
•four free slots allowing to add Extension Cards (4)
Each Base Unit version is available as:
•M2M Data Gateway Flexy 0X (without WA/LAN/Serial routing)
•M2M Router Flexy 20X (full version)
See feature matrix in #1.5.Functions of the eWON Flexy
Extension Cards fitting all Base Units allow to add either:
•WAN communication interfaces (Ethernet WAN, wireless modem, ...)
•Field communication interfaces (serial, O card, …)
How the Extension Cards integrate the Base Units is explained in #4.Extension Cards
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.3. Functions of the eWON Flexy
The following section lists the different main features supported by the eWON Flexy 201H.
M2M Data Gateway
(Flexy 10x)
M2M Router
(Flexy 20x)
Open VPN ● ●
Talk2M connections ● ●
Data Acquisition protocols ( OServers) ● ●
Alarm Management and Notification ● ●
Data Logging ● ●
BAS C scripting ● ●
JAVA ETK ● ●
Web server ● ●
ViewON 2 Web HM ● ●
FTP client and server ● ●
HTTP client (HTML Get & Put requests) ●
Ethernet to Serial gateway ●
Routing between Ethernet interfaces
(WAN to LAN)
●
Routing features: P forwarding, NAT,
Port forwarding
●
.4. General specification of the hardware platform
Characteristic Value
Design ndustrial design (24 VDC power supply, D N Rail mounting,
extended temperature)
Processor ARM9
Clock Backed up real time clock (RTC)
Backup battery has 10 years life expectancy
Ethernet nterface 4 LAN Ethernet ports 10/100 Mbps
Digital nput 2
Digital Output 1
Mounting Latch for D N rail EN50022-compliant
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.5. Typical applications
•Remote access of serial and Ethernet devices
•ndustrial VPN router
•Remote metering and monitoring
.6. Types & Part Numbers
The available types are:
Routability
Communication Interface
Ethernet only
Switch 4-Ports
Ethernet
+ Serial-Port
Ethernet
+ MPI-Port
M2M Data Gateway Flexy 101 Flexy 102 Flexy 103
M2M Router Flexy 201 Flexy 202 Flexy 203
The available part numbers are:
Part Number Type Description
FLEXY10100_00MA Flexy 101 M2M Data Gateway - Ethernet Only Switch 4-Ports
FLEXY10200_00MA Flexy 102 M2M Data Gateway - Ethernet + Serial
FLEXY10300_00MA Flexy 103 M2M Data Gateway - Ethernet + MP
FLEXY20100_00MA Flexy 201 M2M Router - Ethernet Only Switch 4-Ports
FLEXY20200_00MA Flexy 202 M2M Router - Ethernet + Serial
FLEXY20300_00MA Flexy 203 M2M Router - Ethernet + MP
Table: List of the available part numbers
- Note -
The MA extension means Multiple language A (ENG, FR, E, SPA)
The part number syntax is explained in #3.1.Base Unit Label
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Safety, Environmental & Regulatory nformation
2. Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information
2. . Scope
The present section addresses safety, environmental & regulatory nformation for the eWON
Flexy Base units. They generally have a similar compliance frame but some aspects differ.
For example, in the case of telecommunication Extension Cards, additional directives,
standards and instructions apply.
2.2. ESD Damage Prevention
To avoid possible damage to the Base Unit and Extension Card, please wait 30 seconds
after powering off the equipment before inserting (or removing) an Extension Card.
- Caution -
Contains parts and assemblies susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge
(ES ). Always use ESD precautions when handling an opened Base Unit or Extension
Cards.
The printed circuit boards (PCBs) of the Base Units described in the present nstallation Guide
are partially exposed when slot fillers are removed to place Extension Cards. n order to
avoid ESD damage, the product, when it is opened, must be handled with the necessary
precaution including:
•Grounded ESD functional work surface
•Personal grounding
•Verify that your configuration is compatible with the Firmware capabilities before
operating.
•Verify that your configuration complies with the energy point balance before
operating (see #Energy Demand Points).
The Extension Cards described in this nstallation Guide are modules exposing both sides of
an electronic printed circuit board. Therefore, they are packed in anti static ESD bags. n
order to avoid ESD damage, the product must be handled with the necessary precaution
as described above.
2.3. Applicable Directives, Standards and Compliance
The Base Units belong to class A nformation Technology Equipment ( TE). n a domestic
environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user might have
to take appropriate measures.
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2.3. . Conformity to European Directives
The Base Units and these Extension Cards are in conformity with the following EC directives:
•RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
•EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
•RE-Directive 2014/53/EU(*)
(*) When applicable, the product conforms to the corresponding RE-D articles:
RF spectrum efficiency, Art 3(2); EMC, Art. 3(1)(b); Safety, Art. (3)(1)(a)
2.3.2. Applicable Safety Standards
The Base Units and these Extension Cards are in conformity with the following safety
standards:
•EC/EN 60950-1
•UL 60950-1
•CSA-C22.2 No 60950-1-07
2.3.3. FCC Compliance
The Base Units and these Extension Cards comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operating is subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
2.3.4. Certifications
The Base Units and these extension cards have been duly certified by authorized bodies:
•UL Certificate of Compliance (COC) # 20160502-E350576
•CB certificate # DK-53957-UL
These certificates can be downloaded as PDF files on the eWON Support web site:
http://support.ewon.biz/flexy & http://support.ewon.biz/flexy-h.
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2.4. Reference Standards for Type Tests
The eWON Flexy family and these Extension Cards have been fully validated on
temperature, vibration and shock against the requirements of the following standards:
2.4. . Operating & Storage Temperature
Test nature Reference Standard
Cold test EC 60068-2-1
Dry heat test EC 60068-2-2
Temperature change test EC 60068-2-14
Cyclic damp heat test EC 60068-2-30
2.4.2. Vibration & Shocks Tests
Test nature Reference Standard
Programmable controllers test EC 61131-2
Vibration test (sinusoidal) EC 60068-2-6
Vibration test (broad-band random) EC 60068-2-64
Shock test EC60068-2-27
2.5. Internal Battery
2.5. . Purpose and Reference
All eWON Flexy Base Unit models features a small battery for RTC-backup in case of power
failure. The life expectancy of the battery is greater than 10 years from product
manufacturing date.
The battery type is CR2032. Only the CR2032 battery delivered by eWON may be used to
comply with the UL and safety standards. Please do not use any other battery than the one
referenced below:
Replacement CR2032 Battery, eWON part number: FAC90101_0000.
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2.5.2. Battery Replacement Procedure
-Caution -
Explosion risk if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Before starting, you have to make sure you took the necessary precautions to avoid ESD
damage (see §#2.2.ESD Damage Prevention). You also have to be aware that you will
need insulated tweezers (see below) to be able to handle the battery without short-
circuiting it.
The RTC battery is located on the mother board in the alignment of slot 3 starting from the
left (when the eWON logo is on the right side).
1. Power the unit off and wait 30
seconds before working on it.
2. To have a practical access, it is
recommended to remove all slot fillers
and/or Extension Cards. t is feasible but less
comfortable to remove only the slot filler or
Extension Card of slot
3. Carefully remove the battery from its
holder and put the new one in place.
4. Check that the locking tab is correctly
placed on top of the battery.
All slots have been cleared from their slot fillers or Extension Cards. Carefully remove battery
with insulated tweezers (for example from manufacturer EREM model 249 SA).
- Caution -
o not dismantle, crush or puncture battery. o not attempt to open the service battery.
o not dispose of batteries in fire or with household waste but according to instructions.
Consider the environment, check the battery recycling services available in your region.
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2.6. Field Implementation & Environmental Conditions
2.6. . Ingress Protection
The eWON Flexy Base Units have an P20 protection grade. Therefore, the eWON Flexy Base
Units are NOT suited for outdoor mounting. They have to be integrated in an electrical
cabinet, protected from excessive heat, humidity and dust. Do not push any sharp object
into the air vents or openings of the equipment.
2.6.2. Mounting Recommendations
The normal mounting position of the eWON Flexy is wall mounted on a horizontal Omega
type D N-rail (EN 50022).
•Mounting the unit on DIN-rail
Present the unit in front of the D N rail and tilt it upwards in order to hang it on the
upper edge of the D N rail by the hooks at the rear. Gently tilt the unit downwards
until the slide lock snaps. The slide lock is located in the middle at the bottom of the
unit (see § 3.2 Mechanical Dimensions).
•Removing the unit from DIN-rail
nsert a medium size screwdriver in the small slot of the slide lock located in the
middle at the bottom of the unit. Release the unit by pulling the slide lock downwards
while gently tilting the unit upwards. Free the unit by unhooking it from the upper rail
edge (see #3.2.Mechanical Dimensions).
To ensure a proper ventilation of the equipment, a free gap of at least 2 cm must be
respected in front of all ventilation openings of the unit:
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- Caution -
In any other mounting position than the one explained here above, the specified temperature
has to be derated to -25°C to +40°C.
2.6.3. Earthing
Earthing the eWON is necessary to eliminate unwanted transients (lightning protection) and
to conform to the EMC requirements. Therefore, a functional earth (FE) terminal is available
on the main connector as shown in § #A.1.Main Connector . Connect this terminal directly
to a low impedance ground. Shielded cables have to be used for Ethernet and serial
connectivity to comply with the EMC requirements.
2.6.4. Environmental Limits
The equipment will operate properly within following environmental limits provided it is
mounted according to the above mentioned recommendations:
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
Mounting Latch for D N rail EN50022-compliant
2.6.5. Labelling Information
•The OEM User Manual (for integrators) must provide clear instructions, to the
OEM, explaining the labeling requirements, options and OEM User Manual instructions
that are required.
•The host OEM User Manuel (eWon's manual) must contain clear instructions on how end-
users can find and/or access the module and the FCC D
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3. Base Unit Hardware Description
3. . Base Unit Label
The identification label of the eWON Flexy base units is placed on the right hand side of the
housing. The different parts of the label are described below:
PN Part Number
(see syntax in table below)
SN
Serial Number YYWW-SSSS-PP
YY = 2 last digits of production year
WW = production week number
SSSS = Sequential production number
PP = Product Code
MAC MAC address of the Ethernet adapter
Rating Power supply requirements
Marks CE, UL,... logos if applicable
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3. . . Syntax of the Part Number (PN)
FLEXY 2233_44AA/BB
Position(s) Description Acceptable values
FLEXY Name of the family Only FLEXY (constant)
11 numeric sign
Defines routability
1M2M Data Gateway
2 M2M Router
22 2 numeric signs
Define the type of motherboard
'01 MB with 4 Ethernet ports
'02 MB w/1 ETH & 1 Serial port
'03 MB w/1 ETH & 1 MP port
33 2 numeric signs
Define primary software option '00 No primary software option
44 2 numeric signs
Define secondary software option '00 No secondary software option
AA 2 alphabetic signs (CAPS)
Define the firmware language MA UK + FR + DE + SPA
/BB 2 alphabetic signs
Defines the model type
SCompliance with UL/ EC/EN
60950 Standard
HHazardous Location
Compliance (C1D2)
3. .2. Marks
Marks Description
Conformité Européenne or European Conformity (EC)
0682 Notified Body Number, warrantor of the CE Mark validation
UL Recognized (Underwriters Laboratories)
FCC Federal Communications Commission
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3.2. Mechanical Dimensions
Unit: Dimensions are in millimeters (mm).
Accuracy: Suited only for implementation drawings (rounded @ full mm).
Shaded areas show provisions of empty space that should be considered in the
implementation arrangement.
The provision of empty space in front of the slot fillers is for the connectors of Extension
Cards. Even if the application requires no Extension Card(s) you might plan the free space
anyhow, in case you need to add one or more later on.
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3.3. Base Unit Interface
This chapter addresses the interface that represents the Base Unit. The items numbered in
the image below are explained subsequently in separate paragraphs.
LED panel
RESET button (B 1)
SD card slot
Main connector
used to connect the power supply and the digital inputs & outputs
4 slots fillers (that can be removed and replaced by Extension Cards)
Main board communication interfaces (depending on the Base Unit type)
(In our example: 4 Ethernet Ports)
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3.3. . LED Panel
3.3. . . System
PWR Power
Green ON = power is present
USR
User
Green ON + OFF, slowly = Unit is OK
RED pattern = special attention required
DI Digital input 1
Green ON = Signal on input 1 detected
DI2 Digital input 2
Green ON = Signal on input 2 detected
DO Digital output
Green ON = Output is in ON state (energized)
BI Button B 1 input
Green ON = Reset button is being pressed
- Note -
The Base Unit model specific LE s are addressed in the specific interfaces of each model. .
3.3.2. Reset Button
The reset button allows to reset the Base Unit partially or completely. For the reset
procedures check § #6.Resetting the eWON Flexy.
3.3.3. SD-Card
Currently not supported, the Base Unit operates normally without SD-Card inserted.
3.3.4. Main Connector
The eWON Flexy is powered via its main connector using a male connector (a mating
female connector with screw terminals is delivered with the eWON Flexy Base Unit).
For details see § #A.1.Main Connector
3.3.5. Four Slots for Extensions
The slot fillers can be removed to add Extension Cards. A general overview of the available
Extension Cards is available below in this guide.
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3.3.6. Specific interfaces to 4-Ports Switch models (eWON Flexy 0 & 20 )
4 x RJ45 ports switch LAN Ethernet 10/100.
The device LAN interface consists of a four ports auto-sense Ethernet switch (10/100 Mbps).
Auto-sense meaning that you can use both UTP Class 5 direct and crossed cables with RJ45
terminations at both ends. Default parameters see § #5.1.Factory Default P settings.
The minimum required Ethernet cable type is Cat,5 with RJ45 connectors.
LAN
Ethernet activity on port 1
Green steady = Ethernet link OK
Green flashing = Ethernet traffic (Rx and Tx)
LAN2 Ethernet activity on port 2
(same as above)
LAN3 Ethernet activity on port 3
(same as above)
LAN4 Ethernet activity on port 4
(same as above)
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3.3.7. Specific interfaces to Serial-Port Models (eWON Flexy 02 & 202)
1 x RJ45 ports switch LAN Ethernet 10/100.
SubD 9 male RS232/422/485 port.
1500V functional galvanic isolation through the power supply isolation from ground.
3.3.7. . LAN Port
The LAN interface consists of one auto-sense Ethernet port (10/100 Mbps). Auto-sense meaning that
you can use both UTP Class 5 direct and crossed cables with RJ45 terminations at both ends. Default
parameters see § 5.1 Factory Default P settings.
3.3.7.2. Serial Port
The configuration of the physical serial mode is done via the eWON software configuration. Possible
configurations are RS232, RS422 and RS485. No dip switch settings required. Port specifications, see
LNK Ethernet Link
Green steady = Ethernet link OK
ACT Ethernet activity
Green flashing = Ethernet traffic (Rx and Tx)
232 RS232 mode
Green steady = port configured in RS232 mode
SER Green flashing = RX/TX traffic on serial port
HD Half duplex
Green steady = configured in RS485 mode
POL Polarization resistors
Green steady = Polarization and termination ON
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