i-MO iConnect User manual

iConnect & IMOGateway
User Manual
User Manual

Table Of Contents
iConnect Overview.................................................................................................... 3
iConnect Models...................................................................................................... 4
IMOGateway............................................................................................................. 5
Devices........................................................................................................ 6
Software Modules..................................................................................................... 9
IMOGateway Database.............................................................................................. 13
Modbus Write Function............................................................................................. 14
Data......................................................................................................................... 16
IMOGateway Settings............................................................................................... 17
IMOGateway SIMS................................................................................................... 17
IMOGateway Billing.................................................................................................. 17
IMOGateway Users.................................................................................................. 18
Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................................... 19

iConnect is a Remote M2M Gateway device allowing remote access to the IMO range of automation products and inverter drives.
It automatically connects to the IMOGateway, enabling you to program your device*, change setpoints, monitor parameters and
set up alerts.
iConnect features include:
iConnect Dimensions
iConnect Overview
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• 1 x Ethernet & 2 x USB Ports
• Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) compatible
• Modbus RTU Read and Write connectivity
• Multi-user access available
• Multiple devices can be connected
• Buffer database feature
• Free 500MB of cloud storage
• Option to store data on personal designated servers
• FREE access to the IMOGateway management portal (can be custom branded)
• No software licensing fees
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Antenna
DIN Rail Mount 65
Modbus Port
Ethernet Port
NOTE: All dimensions in mm
Input Voltage 5VDC
Input Current 1.2A
Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C
Operating Humidity 20% - 85%
Non-condensing
Weight 440g (491g 3G version)
Screw Torque Rating 0.5Nm
Technical Specification
* This feature will be available as an “over-the-air” (OTA) update by Q4/2016

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iConnect Models
Ethernet Port - This port is used to connect the iConnect to a controller which have a FTP server in it. The controller can be a
HMI, PLC and others with FTP function enabled in the Ethernet port. This function is only tested for IMO controllers.
Modbus USB Ports - The iConnect can be connected to a Modbus RTU device for reading data and writing set points.
Antenna - The antenna is for internal 3G modem. An external antenna is available for purchase separately. Please contact IMO
for details on the external antenna.
Power Terminal - This terminal is for power supply connections to power up the iConnect. Please refer to the technical
specification for details.
Product Label - Please refer to the product label on the right hand side of the iConnect. Please note down the iConnect Unique
Unit ID for configuring the iConnect in the IMO Gateway, www.imo-gateway.com
Antenna
DIN Rail Mount
Modbus Port
Ethernet Port
iConnect-3G-V3
Ethernet Port - This port is used to connect the iConnect to Internet connection point. This port is also used to connect the
iConnect to a controller which have a FTP server in it via a Ethernet hub. The controller can be a HMI, PLC and others with FTP
function enabled in the Ethernet port. This function is only tested for IMO controllers.
Power Terminal - This terminal is for power supply connections to power up the iConnect. Please refer to the technical
specification for details.
Product Label - Please refer to the product label on the right hand side of the iConnect. Please note down the iConnect Unique
Unit ID for configuring the iConnect in the IMO Gateway, www.imo-gateway.com
iConnect-E-V3
The iConnect-3G-V3 enables the user to setup FTP function between a device with FTP server and IMO Gateway or an external
FTP server to transfer files between the device and server automatically. This module also enables to monitor the parameters and
change the set points of a device using Modbus RTU read and write functions. The VPN* functionality in the iConnect enables the
user to remotely monitor the controller connected to iConnect using Ethernet connection. Using the FTP files in the IMO gateway,
alerts can be configured to send SMS and email messages.
The iConnect-E-V3 enables the user to setup FTP function between a device with FTP server and IMO Gateway or an external FTP
server to transfer files between the device and server automatically. The VPN* functionality in the iConnect enables the user to
remotely monitor the controller connected to iConnect using Ethernet connection. Using the FTP files in the IMO gateway, alerts
can be configured to send SMS and email messages.
* This feature will be available as an “over-the-air” (OTA) update by Q4/2016

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IMOGateway
IMOGateway Overview
The IMOGateway allows you to register new iConnect devices, configure FTP settings to transfer data files between the remote
device and data servers, setup and manage system alerts. The user settings within the IMOGateway allows to save the data files
to IMOGateway or customer preferred data servers. The IMOGateway also enables you to configure VPN settings which facilitates
uploading and downloading programs to IMO automation controllers.
The iConnect can be used to configure Modbus RTU communication to IMO devices for reading process values and writing set
points for process control and all these settings can be done via IMOGateway. The process values read from the Modbus slave
units is saved in MySQL compliant database servers. IMOGateway can be customized with brand logos and suitable internet
addresses. Please contact IMO for more information.
Opening a New User Account in the IMOGateway
After purchasing the iConnect, a username and temporary password will be sent to the registered email address. Please login
with username and password to the IMOGateway, www.imo-gateway.com . Change the temporary password to a user password.
Please refer to details of menu, ‘USERS’. More than one iConnect can be configured in the same user account and there is no
need to create multiple accounts.
Adding iConnect to the IMOGateway
1. Click on ‘Add New Device’ as shown in image.
2. Note down the Unique Unit ID from the product label of the iConnect and enter the ID in the field ‘Unit ID’. Enter a user preferred
name for easy identification for the user in the field ‘Device Name’.
3. Click ‘Add Device’ button to add the iConnect device to the account.
4. The new device is now added to the account.

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IMOGateway - Devices
Once the device is added, the parameters such as following can be seen for the device.
Version - This is the OS version number of the iConnect. When a new OS update is available, a new button will be available
to press, to update the OS of the iConnect.
Last Comms - This is the latest time at which IMO Gateway have seen the iConnect device. This time is updated every hour
or after a power reboot of the iConnect device.
IP Addresses - This is the internal IP address of the Ethernet port or the 3G modem module.
Links -
Edit iConnect - See overleaf
Ethernet Settings - See overleaf
Downloads - See overleaf
SIM Card - See page 8
CSV

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Edit iConnect
The Edit function enables you to select a new software module on your iConnect and setup the name details as shown
below.
Ethernet Settings
Ethernet Settings allow you to change your iConnect Ethernet port settings.
CSV Downloads
Clicking this option navigates the menu to the FTP saved data files for the device. The same can be seen under the menu,
‘DATA’. You can download all files in CSV format for use with Microsoft Excel.

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With the SIM link you can view and edit your
SIM card settings:
• Change the description name
• See your monthly Data usage
• Change you Tariff depending on your
needs
• Change the SIM state
SIM Card
Here you can visualise how much Data you have used. Also check the status of your SIM card.
By pressing on ‘Name/ICCID; Status or MSISDN’ you will be sent to your SIM card settings page, where you have the ability
to change your Tariff if you exceed your Data Limit and want to add more.
Part Number Description
M2M-DATA-10MB 10MB Monthly Usage
M2M-DATA-30MB 30MB Monthly Usage
M2M-DATA-50MB 50MB Monthly Usage
M2M-DATA-100MB 100MB Monthly Usage
M2M-DATA-200MB 200MB Monthly Usage
The following data plans are available to select in ‘Tariff’ under ‘SIMS’. The plan has to be selected depending on the application
requirements, and can be changed according to application data usage at a later date.

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Software Modules
Clicking on one of the repository modules will open the software module. The module can be edited with user application
parameters and can be saved to the ‘Customer Modules’ by clicking ‘Save As New’.
The default modules are as below:
1. iView to IMO Gateway
This software module is to send files in the iView HMI to the IMO Gateway storage using the iConnect FTP function.
FTP Function

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Conguration Script
Device_0001 - User editable and can be changed to identify the module in the application
Source_server - IP Address of the source device from which the files needs to be send to the IMO gateway storage. In this
case, the IP address of the iView HMI controller.
Source_user - Username of the FTP server in the iView
Source_password - Password of the FTP server in the iView
Source_Folder - Folder from which the files need to be sent
Source_Files - The file extension type of the file which needs to be sent
Delete_Files - ‘Y’ for deleting the files after transferring the files from the iView
folder or ‘N’ for keeping the files after transferring the files from the iView folder
Suffix_Timestamp - ‘Y’ for suffixing with a timestamp in the file name after transferring the files from the iView folder or ‘N’ for
not suffixing with a timestamp in the file name after transferring the files from the iView folder.
The script can be copied and edited in the configuration field for up to 10 devices connected to an Ethernet switch.
2. Device FTP to External FTP Server
This software module is to send files in any device FTP Server to an external FTP Server using the iConnect FTP function.
Device_0001 - User editable and can be changed to identify the module in the application
Source_server - IP Address of the source device from which the files need to be sent to the external FTP server.
Source_user - Username of the FTP server in the device
Source_password - Password of the FTP server in the device
Source_Folder - Folder from which the file needs to be sent
Source_Files - The file extension type of the file which needs to be sent
Destination_server - IP Address of the external FTP server
to which the files need to be sent from the Device FTP server
Destination_user - Username of the external FTP server
Destination_password - Password of the external FTP server
Destination_Folder - Folder to which the files need to be saved
Delete_Files - ‘Y’ for deleting the files after tranferring the files from the device folder or ‘N’ for keeping the files after
transferring the files from the device folder.
Suffix_Timestamp - ‘Y’ for suffixing with a timestamp in the file name after transferring the files from the device folder or ‘N’
for not suffixing with a timestamp in the file name after transferring the files from the device folder.
The script can be copied and edited in the configuration field for up to 10 devices connected to an Ethernet switch.
Conguration Script
Device Name - The device name can be edited as required.
Schedule - The dropdown for schedule gives option to select the interval at which the files need to be sent to the IMOGateway
storage. The schedule interval ranges from a minute to a particular day of week.