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User Manual
Netbiter®EasyConnect Gateway
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Table of contents
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About This Document
RelatedDocuments .................................................................................................................................... 3
DocumentHistory...................................................................................................................................... 3
Conventions&Terminology .................................................................................................................... 4
Support ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Installation
NetbiterEC150/EC250 ............................................................................................................................. 5
NetbiterEC220,EC310andEC350 .......................................................................................................... 6
Connections
NetbiterEC150............................................................................................................................................ 7
NetbiterEC220............................................................................................................................................ 8
NetbiterEC250.......................................................................................................................................... 11
NetbiterEC310/EC350 ...........................................................................................................................13
Power ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
LED Indicators
NetbiterEC150......................................................................................................................................... 18
NetbiterEC220.......................................................................................................................................... 19
NetbiterEC250.......................................................................................................................................... 20
NetbiterEC310......................................................................................................................................... 22
NetbiterEC350......................................................................................................................................... 24
EthernetLinkLED:s(onRJ‐45ports)................................................................................................... 26
Wiring Examples
NetbiterEC150/EC250 ............................................................................................................................. 27
NetbiterEC220.......................................................................................................................................... 27
NetbiterEC310/EC350 ...........................................................................................................................29
GPS
ConnectingGPSDevices.........................................................................................................................31
ActivatingtheGPSFunction .................................................................................................................. 31
Activation
AddingaGatewaytoNetbiterArgos ................................................................................................... 32

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Installation on an Ethernet Network
NetworkSetup‐DynamicIPAddress.................................................................................................. 33
NetworkSetup‐FixedIPAddress........................................................................................................ 34
EtherNet/IP Implementation
Client .......................................................................................................................................................... 35
Adapter ...................................................................................................................................................... 36
Local Configuration
EthernetConnection ................................................................................................................................ 38
USBConnection(EC310/EC350) .......................................................................................................... 38
NetbiterEC150.......................................................................................................................................... 39
NetbiterEC250.......................................................................................................................................... 41
NetbiterEC310/EC350 ...........................................................................................................................44
Firmware Update
UsingNetbiterUpdate(EC150/250) ...................................................................................................... 49
Technical Specifications
Dimensions................................................................................................................................................ 52
SpecificationsEC150&EC220................................................................................................................ 57
SpecificationsEC250,EC310&EC350................................................................................................... 58
Regulatorynotices.................................................................................................................................... 59

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P. About This Document
P.1 Related Documents
P.2 Document History
Summary of Recent Changes (3.00... 3.10)
Revision List
Document Author
Netbiter Argos Administration Manual HMS
Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway Installation Guides HMS
Netbiter Remote Access User Manual (EC310/EC350) HMS
Change Page(s)
Added information about EtherNet/IP symbolic segment addressing 35
Revision Date Author(s) Chapter(s) Description
1.00 Nov 2012 SDa First official release.
1.10 Mar 2013 SDa 9 New chapter on Ethernet installation.
2.00 November 2013 SDa Multiple Added EC350.
2.10 January 2014 SDa Multiple Removed EC150-M. Removed info on relay in EC150.
2.11 April 2014 SDa Specs Minor correction to dimensions.
Added Japanese approval information.
2.20 May 2014 SDa Multiple Added EC310. Updated LEDs for EC350.
2.30 September 2014 SDa Intro, 12 Certifications updated for EC310/EC350.
2.40 November 2014 SDa 4, 12 Added EtherNet/IP support. Updated specs for EC3xx.
2.50 December 2014 ThN 4, 12 Changed tolerance values.
3.00 May 2015 ThN All Multiple corrections and updates.
Revised document structure and layout.
3.10 June 2015 ThN 8 Added info on symbolic segment addressing.

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P.3 Conventions & Terminology
• Unordered(bulleted)listsareusedforinformationsuchasfeaturelists,andforin‐
structionsthatcanbecarriedoutinanyorder.
1. Orderedlistsareusedforinstructionsthatmustbecarriedoutinsequence.
Boldtextisusedtoindicateinteractiblenamedpartssuchasconnectorsandswitcheson
thehardware,orclickableobjectsinagraphicaluserinterface.
Monospaced text is used to indicate configuration file entries,
program code examples, etc.
Thisisacross‐referencetoanotherpageinthisdocument.
ThisisalinktoaresourceontheInternet(URL).
!Thisisanimportantinstructionwhichmustbefollowed!
Thisisadditionalinformationthatwillfacilitateinstallationand/oroperation.
P.4 Support
Foradditionaldocumentation,generalinformationandtechnicalsupport,pleasereferto
thecontactandsupportpagesatwww.netbiter.com/support.

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1. Installation
1.1 Netbiter EC150 / EC250
DIN Rail Mount
NetbiterEC150andNetbiterEC250aresupplied
readyformountingonaDINrail.
Mounting
1. Lowertheunitontotheupperlipoftherail.
2. Presstheunittowardstherail.Itwillsnap
intoplaceonthelowerlip.
Removing
1. Insertaflat‐headscrewdriverintotheslot‐
tedtabonthebottomoftheunitandpullthe
tabgentlydownwards.
2. Pullthelowersideoftheunitfreeoftherail.
3. Lifttheunitfromtherail.

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1.2 Netbiter EC220, EC310 and EC350
Wall Mount
TheNetbiterEC220,EC310andEC350canbescrew‐mounteddirectlytoaflatsurfaceus‐
ingthescrewholesinthemetalcasing.
DIN Rail Mount
TheNetbiterEC220,EC310andEC350canalsobemountedonaDINrailusinganoptional
railmountingkit.

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2. Connections
NetbiterEasyConnectgatewayscanbeconnectedtoModbusdevicesviadifferentinterfaces
andphysicalconnections.Whichinterface(s)tousemustbeselectedinNetbiterArgos.
2.1 Netbiter EC150
2.1.1 Terminal Block (12-pin)
2.1.2 D-sub Connector
The9‐pinD‐subconnectorprovidesconnectivityforModbusRTUslaveunitsviaRS‐232.
2.1.3 Ethernet Connector
TheRJ‐45socketprovidesEthernetnetworkconnection.ItalsosupportsModbusTCPvia
Ethernet,whichcanbeusedatthesametimeasModbusRTUunitsonanotherinterface.
Pin Label Function Note
24 Vin+ Power 9–24 VDC/VAC
23 GND PE ground
22 DI:DI 2 Digital input #2 Low = 0–1 VDC, High = 10–24 VDC
21 DI:DI 1 Digital input #1 Low = 0–1 VDC, High = 10–24 VDC
20 DI:COM Digital input common
17 RS-232:RX RS-232 Receive
16 RS-232:TX RS-232 Transmit
15 COM Serial interface common Shared between RS-232 and RS485
14 RS-485:A RS-485 Line A
13 RS-485:B RS-485 Line B
Pin Function
1 CD (Carrier Detect)
2 Rx (Receive)
3 Tx (Transmit)
4 DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
5GND
6 DSR (Data Set Ready)
7 RTS (Request To Send)
8 CTS (Clear To Send)
9 RI (Ring Indicator)
Pin Function
1TD+
2TD-
3RD+
4, 5, 7, 8 Termination
6RD-
18

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2.2 Netbiter EC220
2.2.1 Terminal Block (12-pin)
Analog Input Configuration Switches
ThefunctionofeachanaloginputcanbeselectedwithaninternalDIPswitch.Thedefault
settingisPT100(temperaturesensor).
1. Unscrewthetwotopscrews(A)usingaT10torxscrewdriver.
2. Loosenthetwolowerscrews(B)butdonotremovethem.
3. Liftthecovercarefully.Takecarenottodamagetheantennacable.
4. Settheswitchtomatchthedesiredfunctionfortheanaloginput.
5. Replacethecover,againtakingcarenottodamagetheantennacable.
6. Re‐tightenall4screws
.
Pin Function Note
+Vdc Power 12–24 VDC
GND PE ground
AO:OUT Analog output 0–10 VDC
AO.COM Analog output common Internally connected to GND
AI:AI 1 Analog input #1 PT100, current or voltage
(selected with internal switch)
AI:AI 2 Analog input #2
AI:COM Analog input common Internally connected to GND
DI:DI1 Digital input #1 Low = 0–1 VDC, High = 9–24 VDC
DI:DI2 Digital input #2
DI:COM Digital input common
Relay:COM Relay output common
Relay:NO Normally open connected Rated load: 1 A @ 24 VDCa
a. The relay output must be supplied from an isolating transformer using a secondary
listed fuse rated at maximum 3.3 A and minimum 30 VDC.
Setting Function Note
PT100 Temperature sensor -50 to +150 °C (default)
0–20 mA Current Input resistance 270 
0–10 VDC Voltage Input resistance 280 

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2.2.2 RS-485 Serial Interface (3-pin Connector)
TheRS‐485serialinterfaceisusedtoconnectModbusRTUdevicestotheNetbiterEC220.
2.2.3 D-sub Connector
The9‐pinD‐subconnectorprovidesconnectivityforModbusRTUslaveunitsviaRS‐232
andforconnectingaGPSreceiver.
2.2.4 Antenna Connector
TheantennaconnectorisastandardSMAscrewconnector.Optionalexternalantennasare
availablefromyoursupplier.
Pin Function
A RS-485 A line
B RS-485 B line
COM RS-485 common
Pin Function
1 CD (Carrier Detect)
2 Rx (Receive)
3 Tx (Transmit)
4 DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
5GND
6 DSR (Data Set Ready)
7 RTS (Request To Send)
8 CTS (Clear To Send)
9 RI (Ring Indicator)
3-pin connector

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2.2.5 SIM Card
Netbiter SIM card
TheNetbiterSIMcardssuppliedbyHMSarepre‐configuredandreadyforuseandhave
PINcodesecuritydisabledasdefault.
Other SIM cards
TouseanyotherSIMcard,thefollowinginformationisrequired:
•ThephonenumberfortheSIMcard
•TheAccessPointName(APN)toconnectto
•Usernameandpassword(ifrequiredbythenetworkoperator)
!SIMcardswithactivePINcodescannotbeusedinNetbiterEC220.ThePINcode
cannotbedisabledinthegatewayorinNetbiterArgos.TodisablethePINcode,put
theSIMcardinamobilephoneandfollowthemanufacturer’sinstructions.
Installing the SIM card
1. PushtheyellowbuttonnexttotheSIMcardholderandremovetheholder.
2. PlacetheSIMcardintheholderandinserttheholderintotheunitasshowninthe
figure.Observethepositionofthecut‐offcornerandthecontactsurfaces.

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2.3 Netbiter EC250
2.3.1 Terminal Block (12-pin)
2.3.2 D-sub Connector
The9‐pinD‐subconnectorprovidesconnectivityforModbusRTUslaveunitsviaRS‐232,
andforconnectingaGPSreceiver.
2.3.3 Ethernet Connector
TheRJ‐45socketprovidesEthernetnetworkconnection.ItalsosupportsModbusTCPvia
Ethernet,whichcanbeusedatthesametimeasModbusRTUunitsonanotherinterface.
Pin Label Function Note
24 V+ Power 9–24 VDC
23 GND PE ground
22 DI:COM Digital input common
21 DI:DI 1 Digital input #1 Low = 0–1 VDC, High = 10–24 VDC
20 DI:DI 2 Digital input #2 Low = 0–1 VDC, High = 10–24 VDC
19 RS-232:RX RS-232 Receive
18 RS-232:TX RS-232 Transmit
17 COM Serial interface common
16 RS-422:RD(A) RS-422 Receive A
15 RS-422:RD(B) RS-422 Receive B
14 RS-485:TD(A)
RS-422
RS-485 Line A
RS-422 Transmit A
13 RS-485:TD(B)
RS-422
RS-485 Line B
RS-422 Transmit B
Pin Function
1 CD (Carrier Detect)
2 Rx (Receive)
3 Tx (Transmit)
4 DTR (Data Terminal Ready)
5GND
6 DSR (Data Set Ready)
7 RTS (Request To Send)
8 CTS (Clear To Send)
9 RI (Ring Indicator)
Pin Function
1TD+
2TD-
3RD+
4, 5, 7, 8 Termination
6RD-
18

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2.3.4 Antenna Connector
TheantennaconnectorisastandardfemaleSMAscrewconnector.Optionalexternalan‐
tennasareavailablefromyoursupplier.
2.3.5 SIM Card
Netbiter SIM card
TheNetbiterSIMcardssuppliedbyHMSarepre‐configuredandreadyforuseandhave
PINcodesecuritydisabledasdefault.
Other SIM cards
TouseanyotherSIMcard,thefollowinginformationisrequired:
•ThephonenumberfortheSIMcard
•TheAccessPointName(APN)toconnectto
•Usernameandpassword(ifrequiredbythenetworkoperator)
!SIMcardswithactivePINcodescannotbeusedinNetbiterEC250.ThePINcode
cannotbedisabledinthegatewayorinNetbiterArgos.TodisablethePINcode,put
theSIMcardinamobilephoneandfollowthemanufacturer’sinstructions.
Installing the SIM card
1. PushtheyellowbuttonnexttotheSIMcardholderandremovetheholder.
2. PlacetheSIMcardintheholderandinserttheholderintotheunitasshowninthe
figure.Observethepositionofthecut‐offcornerandthecontactsurfaces.

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2.4 Netbiter EC310 / EC350
2.4.1 Terminal Block (11-pin)
Digital Inputs
NetbiterEC310/350features2digitalinputsofthedrycontacttypewhichdonotrequire
anycontrolvoltageandwillfunctionwithaswitchorbreaker.
!ThedigitalinputsonEC310/350areofthe“drycontact”typewhichdonotrequire
anycontrolvoltageandwillfunctionwithaswitchorbreaker.Donotconnecta
powersourcetothedigitalinputs,asthismaydamagetheunit.
Maximumrecommendedcablelengthforthedigitalinputsis3m.
2.4.2 Power connector
Pin Label Function Note
11
Analog In
COM Analog input common
10 AI4 Analog Input #4 0–20 mA or 0–10 VDCa
a. Configured in Netbiter Argos
9 AI3 Analog Input #3 0–20 mA or 0–10 VDC or PT100a
8 AI2 Analog Input #2 0–20 mA or 0–10 VDCa
7 AI1 Analog input #1 0–20 mA or 0–10 VDC or PT100a
6
DI/Pulse In
DI2- Digital input 2
Dry contact type (see below)
5 DI2+ Digital input 2 current source
4 DI1- Digital input 1
3 DI1+ Digital input 1 current source
2
Relay
COM Relay output common, isolated Rated load: 1 A @ 24 VDCb
b. The relay output must be supplied from an isolating transformer using a secondary
listed fuse rated at maximum 3.3 A and minimum 30 VDC.
1 NO Relay output, NO, isolated
Pin Function
-12–48 VDC
+

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2.4.3 RS-485 Serial Interface (3-pin Connector)
TheRS‐485serialinterfacecanbeusedtoconnectModbusdevices.
2.4.4 RS-232 Serial Interface (3-pin Connector)
TheRS‐232serialinterfacecanbeusedtoconnectasingleModbusdevice.
2.4.5 Ethernet Connectors (RJ-45)
WAN:ForconnectingtotheInternetandNetbiterArgos.
LAN:ForEtherNet/IP,ModbusTCP,andRemoteAccess.
!DonotconnecttheLANandWANportstothesamephysicalnetwork.
Pin Function
A RS-485 Line A
B RS-485 Line B
COM ISO GND (Isolated ground)
Pin Function
Rx Rx Receive input
Tx Tx Transmit output
GND Signal ground
3-pin RS-485 connector
A B COM
3-pin RS-232 connector
Rx Tx GND
WAN LAN GPS antenna connector (Netbiter EC350 only)
Protective Earth
Link activity indicators

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2.4.6 USB Connector
TheUSBconnectorcanbeusedtoconnectlocallytotheNetbiterEC310/350forfirmware
upgrades,configurationortroubleshooting.
Seealso“LocalConfiguration”onpage38.
2.4.7 3G/GPRS Antenna Connector (Netbiter EC350 only)
The3G/GPRSantennaconnectoronthefrontoftheunitisastandardfemaleSMAscrew
connector.Astubantennaissuppliedasstandard,andoptionalexternalantennasare
availablefromyoursupplier.
2.4.8 GPS Antenna Connector (Netbiter EC350 only)
TheNetbiterEC350hasabuilt‐inGPSreceiver.AnexternalGPSantenna(notincluded)
shouldbeconnectedtothefemaleSMAscrewconnectorontheundersideoftheunit.The
connectoralsoprovidespowerforactiveGPSantennas.
USB connector
2G/3G antenna connector
GPS antenna connector

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2.4.9 SIM Card (Netbiter EC350 only)
Netbiter SIM card
TheEC350willautomaticallydetectaNetbiterSIMcardandapplythecorrectAPNset‐
tingsforconnectionwithNetbiterArgos.NofurtherSIMcardconfigurationisneeded.
Other SIM cards
TouseanyotherSIMcard,thefollowinginformationisrequired:
•ThephonenumberfortheSIMcard
•TheAccessPointName(APN)toconnectto
•Usernameandpassword(ifrequiredbythenetworkoperator)
!SIMcardswithactivePINcodescannotbeusedinNetbiterEC350.ThePINcode
cannotbedisabledinthegatewayorinNetbiterArgos.TodisablethePINcode,put
theSIMcardinamobilephoneandfollowthemanufacturer’sinstructions.
Installing a SIM card
1. InserttheSIMcardcarefullyintotheEC350asshowninthefigure.
Observethepositionofthecut‐offcornerandthecontactsurfaces.
2. PushtheSIMcardfirmlydownintotheholderuntilitclicksintoplace.
ToremovetheSIMcard,presstheedgeofthecardandrelaseit.
!WheninsertingtheSIMcard,makesurethatitdoesnotaccidentallyslipbehindthe
SIMcardholder.

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2.5 Power
!Makesurethatthepowersupplyiscorrectlyconnected.Connectingwithreversepo‐
larityorusingthewrongtypeofpowersupplymaydamagetheunit.
Netbiter EC150 and EC250
Connect9–24VDCtoVin+(EC150)orV+(EC250),andconnectgroundtoGND.
NetbiterEC150canalternativelybepoweredby9–24VAC.
Netbiter EC220
Connect9–24VDCto+VDC,andconnectgroundtoGND
Netbiter EC310/350
Connect12–48VDCto+(plus),andconnectgroundto‐(minus).

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3. LED Indicators
3.1 Netbiter EC150 
3.1.1 Module Status
TheModuleStatusLEDindicatesthefunctionalstatusoftheunit.DuringstartuptheMod‐
uleStatusLEDwillfirstshoworange,thensteadygreenuntilstartuphascompleted.
3.1.2 Serial Link Status
3.1.3 Activity/Collision
3.1.4 Link
Indication Meaning
Off No power
Orange / Green (steady) Unit is starting up (ca. 30 seconds)
Green (3 flashes) Unit is operating normally
Red (2 flashes) Invalid network settings
• DHCP: Check that there is a working DHCP server on the network.
• Static IP: Check that the IP address, default gateway and DNS are correctly set.
• If a proxy is used, check that the proxy settings are correct.
Red (3 flashes) No connection to Netbiter Argos
• Check the network settings.
• If a proxy is used, check that the proxy settings are correct.
• Check that at least one of ports 443, 80 or 5222 are open in the firewall.
Indication Meaning
Green (flashing) Receiving serial packet
Red (flashing) Transmitting serial packet
Indication Meaning
Green (flashing) Receiving Ethernet packet
Red (flashing) Ethernet collision detected
Indication Meaning
Green 10 Mb/s Ethernet network detected
Orange 100 Mb/s Ethernet network detected