Indu-Sol PROmesh B8+F User manual

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Revision overview
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Revision overview
© Copyright 2022 Indu-Sol GmbH
Subject to unannounced changes. We are constantly working on the further development of our products.
We reserve the right to make changes to the scope of delivery in terms of form, equipment and technology.
No claims can be derived from the information, figures and descriptions in this documentation. Any
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W A R N U N G
Commissioning and operation of this unit may only be carried out by qualified personnel. Qualified
personnel in the sense of the safety instructions in this manual are persons who are authorised to
commission, earth and label equipment, systems and circuits in accordance with safety engineering
standards.
Improper use or configuration of the PROmesh P8+F in the network can lead to serious physical injury
as well as damage to property and material, also due to uncontrolled machine movements.
Date Revision Change(s)
20.02.2023 0 First version

Table of contents
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Table of contents
Revision overview 3
Table of contents 4
1 General information 6
1.1 Overview of the PROmesh P8+F - Scope of Functions 6
1.2 Scope of delivery 7
1.3 Safety instructions 7
2 Connections and status indicators on the unit 8
2.1 Device connections 8
2.2 Installation 9
2.3 Installation 9
2.4 Power supply connection and error relay 10
2.5 LED displays 12
2.6 Reset button 12
2.7 Network integration & commissioning 13
Data ports 13
Media selection & connection 13
Wiring 13
2.8 Network topologies & redundancy 14
Network topologies 14
Ring structure 14
3 Web application 16
3.1 Preparations 16
3.2 System Login 17
3.3 Web interface 17
3.4 Start 18
3.5 System information 20
3.6 Diagnosis 20
Line diagnosis 20
Leakage current 22
Network statistics 23
Neighbourhood Detection (LLDP) 24
Port Mirroring 25
Alarm trigger 25
Messages 27
3.7 PROFINET 28

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3.8 Switching 28
Port configuration 29
Quality of Service 30
VLAN 31
Bandwidth control 34
Link aggregation 34
3.9 Redundancy 36
MRP 36
RSTP 37
MSTP 40
3.10 System configuration 40
Unit information 41
IP configuration 42
Password 43
Time setting 43
SNMP 44
Access time 45
Backup 46
Restoration 46
Firmware update 46
Factory settings 48
Restart 48
3.11 Support 48
3.12 Troubleshooting tips 48
4 Technical specification en 49

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1 General information
Please read this document thoroughly from beginning to end before you start installing and commissioning
the device.
1.1 Overview of the PROmesh P8+F - Scope of Functions
The PROmesh P8+F is an industrial Ethernet switch with management and PROFINET functionality that
can be configured easily and conveniently via a web application. It supports the effective setup of all network
topologies, such as bus, star, and ring structure in your plant, with its comprehensive functions with Store &
Forward technology.
Features :
 Web application for configuration
 Reverse polarity protected supply 12-48V DC
 Line diagnosis
 Leakage current monitoring
 Port statistics (network load in ms, errors, discards)
 Alarm management
 8 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s RJ45
 Switch technology: Store & Forward
 MAC address table: 16K (16384 addresses)
 PROFINET Conformance Class B
 PROFINET Netload Class III
 Quality of Service (QoS) with eight priority queues
 Prioritisation according to Class of Service (COS), Type of Service (TOS) or port priority
 Limitation of incoming and outgoing packets
 Port Mirroring (Rx / Rx and Tx packets)
 Port-based VLAN with 4096 possible VLAN IDs
 Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) Client and NTP Server
 Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
 Internet Group Management Protocol - Snooping (IGMP Snooping)
 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Client Function
 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), v1, v2c, v3
 Updating, saving and backing up the system configuration via web interface, TFTP and memory card

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1.2 Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery includes the following individual parts:
 PROmesh P8+F
 5-pole pluggable terminal block, 2.5mm² (power supply and alarm contact)
 User Quick Start Guide (Hardcopy)
 SD card, for backup and update
Please check the contents of your delivery for completeness before commissioning. If you have any
questions, please contact our technical support team immediately before commissioning.
Before using the device for the first time, insert the external memory card into the corresponding
slot on the back of the unit (see figure 1).
1.3 Safety instructions
Before putting the unit into operation, check that it is in perfect condition externally. If you suspect
damage, return the PROmesh P8+F to your supplier immediately and do not put the unit into
operation. If you have any questions, our technical support team will be happy to assist you.
The PROmesh P8+F has been developed for use in PROFINET applications according to
Conformance Class B. To fully support the PROFINET standards, also note the selection of the
data lines used according to the standard.
Always observe the technical specification of the unit to ensure safe and optimal use. The unit
was developed for protective environments according to IP20. Take appropriate measures in
deviating environments to ensure proper operation of the unit.
Do not open the housing under any circumstances. No serviceable parts have been installed.
Unauthorised opening of the housing will invalidate any warranty claims.

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2 Connections and status indicators on the unit
2.1 Device connections
Status LEDs
X1 Data ports
8x RJ45
Figure 1: Unit connections
Power supply
,
alarm
contact and reset
Reset
24 V
0 V
Potential-free switching
contact
FE Connection
SD card holder on the
rigth side of the switch

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2.2 Installation
The PROmesh P8+F is designed for individual use in control cabinets of various types and can be mounted
on a standard 35mm DIN rail.
Only use the existing top-hat rail fastening for mounting the unit or, if necessary, purchase appropriate
spare parts to ensure sufficient electrical contact and the mechanical load capacity of the unit.
2.3 Installation
The PROmesh P8+F is mounted vertically in the control cabinet on a 35 mm top-hat rail according to DIN
EN 60715.
Figure 2: Side view with connection terminal on the right
For correct installation, the following distances to other assemblies must be observed:
 To the left and right: 20 mm
 Upwards and downwards: 50 mm
The assembly and disassembly of the unit is shown in figure 3.

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Figure 3: Mounting and dismounting on the top-hat rail
Do not mount the PROmesh P8+F switches directly next to devices that generate strong
electromagnetic interference fields, e.g. transformers, contactors, frequency converters, etc.
Do not mount the PROmesh P8+F switches directly next to heat-generating devices and protect
the switch from direct sunlight to avoid unwanted heating. Protect the PROmesh P8+F from
additional heat radiation and observe the approved storage and operating temperature range.
2.4 Power supply connection and error relay
Operate your PROmesh P8+F with a nominal voltage of DC 12 V to 48 V. Connect the power supply to the
correspondingly marked terminals of the supplied 5-pole terminal block adapter (VDC, GND). The power
supply must comply with UL60950-1/UL62368-1, Class 2 (NEC), limited energy source (UL61010-1).
The 5-pin 2.5mm² terminal block on the top of the unit is assigned as follows:
Figure 4: Connector terminal block assignment
Out 2
Out 1
GND
VDC
FE
Relay
Power Supply

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The listed labels are also included on the terminal block supplied.
A potential-free error relay contact (break contact) is located at the OUT terminals inside the unit. The relay
serves as an alarm receiver and can be linked to various alarm triggers in the software. Depending on the
configuration, the relay contact then opens, for example, in the event of a power failure or a change in the
status of the port.

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2.5 LED displays
There are four diagnostic LEDs on the front panel of the switch.
In addition, each of the 8 data ports has a status LED.
The LEDs show the most important diagnostic information about the device and connection status of the
PROmesh P8+F in your PROFINET network (see Table 1).
LED Status Meaning
VDC
Green Voltage at connection sufficient
Off Voltage at connection insufficient
Status
Green Active PROFINET connection to the controller
Yellow No PROFINET connection to the controller
Error
Red Configured alarm active
Off No configured alarm active
LED Port 1-8
(green)
Off No link
Flashing Link + data exchange (flashing speed reflects linkspeed)
On Link
Table 1: LED- Functions
2.6 Reset button
If the PROmesh P8+F should experience any unforeseen problems that make it inaccessible, the reset
button can be used. With its help, the PROmesh P8+F can either be restarted or reset to its factory settings.
The following procedure is necessary for this:
 Restart the unit: Press the reset button for 1 second.
 Reset to factory settings: Press the reset button until all LEDs go out (approx. 10s).

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2.7 Network integration & commissioning
Data ports
The PROmesh P8+F is equipped with 8 data ports which, in conformity with PROFINET standard 2.4,
enable data transmission at up to 1 Gbit/s. The actual data rate is negotiated by the device using auto-
negotiation.
Media selection & connection
The PROmesh P8+F has 8 data ports for connecting RJ-45 copper cables.
When designing, selecting, assigning and assembling your data cable, pay attention to the applicable
standards and fixed connections in the connector application to ensure the maximum possible cable length
and cascading of network segments according to your media type (copper, fibre optic, ect.).
Wiring
Use twisted pair cables of category 5 (Cat 5) or higher with a maximum cable length of up to 100
m to connect your PROmesh P8+F via the existing RJ-45 data ports. To improve the shielding,
we recommend the PROFINET RJ45 connectors from Indu-Sol.

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2.8 Network topologies & redundancy
By using different protocols, the devices of the PROmesh product family can be used in redundant
networks, such as meshed networks or rings, in addition to being used in star-shaped switched Ethernet
networks.
Network topologies
Classic Ethernet star structures (s. Figure 5) can be connected with the PROmesh P8+F switches without
additional configuration. The devices are immediately ready for use.
Figure 5: PROmesh P8+F in a star-shaped network
Ring structure
The PROmesh P8+F supports the IEC 62439 standard and thus enables deterministic reconfiguration of
information forwarding in simple redundancy (ring topologies, see figure 6). Depending on the size of your
system, reconfiguration times of up to 200 ms are possible.

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Figure 6: PROmesh P8+F in a ring-shaped network

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3 Web application
The PROmesh P8+F switches are equipped with a modern web interface that can be configured
conveniently from any web browser.
3.1 Preparations
Before using web management, install the PROmesh P8+F switch on the network and make sure that the
PC intended for configuring the switches can access the switch via the web browser. The PROmesh P8+F
and the client PC to be connected must be in the same IP address range and IP subnet. To do this, you
must assign a corresponding IP address to your PROmesh P8+F for the first time.
When the unit is delivered, the following IP address, subnet mask, administrator user name and
administrator password are set:
 IP address: 0.0.0.0
 Subnet mask: 0.0.0.0
 Gateway: 0.0.0.0
 Username: admin
 Password: admin
Make sure to change the factory-set password when logging in for the first time. You are
responsible for documenting this password and protecting it from unauthorised
access.
You can easily set your intended user addresses with the Indu-Sol ServiceTool. This is included in the
scope of delivery or is available for free download via the following link:
https://sdx.indu-sol.com/s/CtYtsHNW73Z3KCa
Our software is updated regularly. Please make sure you have the latest version.
After installing and opening the software, establish a network connection from your computer to a port of the
switch and scan the system with the search setting PROFINET device. You can then make the appropriate
entries in the input mask and save them.
If you include the switch in a PROFINET system in the hardware configuration of the control, the
corresponding address settings are then made automatically via this.
As an alternative to administrator access, user access with lower authorisations and adapted menu
navigation is available. The user has no access to the functions Switching, PROFINET and Redundancy as
well as their sub-items. Furthermore, the submenus for system configuration are restricted. The access data
for this are:
 username: user
 Password: user

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3.2 System Login
1. Start a web browser on your computer.
2. Enter the IP address of the PROmesh P8+F switch you are using in the address line of the web browser
and confirm your entry with the Enter key.
3. The login screen of the unit now appears on the screen.
Figure 7: Login mask
4. Select the desired menu language (DE / EN). This can be changed at any time in any menu of the web
interface.
5. Then enter the user name and password.
6. By pressing the Enter key and clicking on Login, you can access the web interface of the switch.
3.3 Web interface
The following symbols are used in the web interface for a simple status display of the individual ports:
No error: The communication works flawlessly.
Warning: At least one communication error (discards, error) has occurred on
the corresponding port, which has not yet led to a failure. The cause of these
events should be located and corrected.
Error: A critical malfunction has occurred at the corresponding port, resulting
in a communication interruption. Urgent action is required to eliminate the
fault.

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There is no communication at the respective port. Either no device is
connected (possibly also line interruption) or no telegram traffic can be
detected (serious disturbance in the network) or the devices are no longer
communicating.
3.4 Start
After successful login, you will be taken to the main overview with the information bar, in which the unit
name, installation location and IP address can be seen. Under the logout button at the right end of the bar,
the current user is displayed. You can log out by pressing the button. The help button displays notes and
explanations for the individual pages.
The port statistics provide you with an overview of the status of the existing ports since the switch was
started or reset (history) and within the last minute (current). You can choose between two views. In the
Overview view:
 Current partners
 Transmission speed
 Diagnostic messages
is displayed. In the Details view, in addition to the parameters of the overview:
 Mains load per s
 Discards
 Errors
 Line quality value
displayed.
The number of messages that have occurred is displayed in the message window. With a mouse click on
the alarm bell, the entries in the message list are automatically called up. The messages as well as the
counter status of the ports can be deleted with the corresponding buttons.
The leakage current overview displays the current value between the RJ45 ports and the top-hat rail of the
unit. For this purpose, it is possible to switch between the display of the peak value (Peak) and the effective
value (RMS). This information makes interference currents visible at an early stage, which can lead to direct
communication disturbances.
In order to measure the leakage current correctly, the top-hat rail must have been earthed
properly.
The selection in the menu bar allows you to call up the individual pages and make settings there. The menu
items displayed are subdivided into further sub-items.

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Figure 8: Start
Port
statistics
Leakage
current
Message
window

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3.5 System information
In addition to the unit information, an overview of the activated or deactivated protocols and functions is
displayed under this menu item. By selecting the respective edit button, you can switch directly to the
corresponding protocols and functions in order to make settings there.
Figure 9: Status and diagnosis
3.6 Diagnosis
The Diagnostics page provides an overview of the status of configured alarm triggers (alarm trigger
configured or not) for the individual recorded diagnostic data of the PROmesh P8+F. Furthermore, the
status of topology detection and port mirroring is displayed.
Line diagnosis
The line diagnosis is available for ports 1 - 8. The quality of the connected connections is checked cyclically
(every second). The line quality can lie between the values 100 and 0 %, whereby 0 % corresponds to a
defective cable, i.e. no data exchange is possible.