LOYTEC L-INX User manual

L-INX/L-GATE
L-INX™Automation Server
L-GATE™Universal Gateway
User Manual
LOYTEC electronics GmbH

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Contents
1Introduction ..................................................................................................9
1.1 Overview ..............................................................................................................9
1.2 CEA-709.1..........................................................................................................11
1.3 BACnet...............................................................................................................12
1.4 M-Bus.................................................................................................................13
1.5 Modbus...............................................................................................................13
1.6 KNX....................................................................................................................13
1.7 EnOcean.............................................................................................................14
1.8 SMI.....................................................................................................................14
1.9 MP-Bus...............................................................................................................14
1.10 L-IOB .................................................................................................................15
1.11 Scripting.............................................................................................................15
1.12 L-INX and L-GATE Models ............................................................................15
1.13 Scope...................................................................................................................18
2Disclaimer Cyber Security.........................................................................19
3Safety Instructions......................................................................................20
4What’s New in L-INX/L-GATE................................................................24
4.1 New in L-INX/L-GATE 7.2.0 ...........................................................................24
4.2 New in L-INX/L-GATE 7.0.0 ...........................................................................28
4.3 New in L-INX/L-GATE 6.4.0 ...........................................................................30
4.4 New in L-INX/L-GATE 6.3.0 ...........................................................................32
4.5 New in L-INX/L-GATE 6.2.0 ...........................................................................32
4.6 New in L-INX/L-GATE 6.1.0 ...........................................................................33
4.7 New in L-INX/L-GATE 6.0.0 ...........................................................................36
4.8 New in L-INX/L-GATE 5.3.0 ...........................................................................38
4.9 New in L-INX/L-GATE 5.1.0 ...........................................................................41
4.10 New in L-INX/L-GATE 5.0.0 ...........................................................................44
5Quick-Start Guide......................................................................................48
5.1 Hardware Installation.......................................................................................48
5.2 Configuration of the Device..............................................................................48
5.2.1 IP Configuration via the Web Interface ...................................................49
5.2.2 IP Configuration via the LCD Display.....................................................50
5.2.3 BACnet Configuration.............................................................................51
5.2.4 License Activation ...................................................................................51
5.3 Getting Started with the L-INX Configurator................................................52
5.4 Getting Started with the Gateway ...................................................................53

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5.5 Configuration of the L-IOB I/O Modules....................................................... 55
5.6 Getting started with logiCAD.......................................................................... 56
5.7 Connect with an OPC XML-DA Client .......................................................... 61
5.8 Reset to Factory Defaults................................................................................. 62
6Hardware Installation................................................................................63
6.1 Enclosure........................................................................................................... 63
6.2 Product Label.................................................................................................... 63
6.3 Mounting ........................................................................................................... 63
6.4 LED signals ....................................................................................................... 64
6.4.1 OPC LED ................................................................................................ 64
6.4.2 PLC LED................................................................................................. 64
6.4.3 FT Activity LED ..................................................................................... 64
6.4.4 MSTP Activity LED................................................................................ 65
6.4.5 Modbus LED........................................................................................... 65
6.4.6 EXT LED ................................................................................................ 65
6.4.7 Ethernet Link LED.................................................................................. 65
6.4.8 Ethernet Activity LED............................................................................. 65
6.4.9 BBMD LED ............................................................................................ 66
6.4.10 Wink Action............................................................................................ 66
6.4.11 Network Diagnostics............................................................................... 66
6.5 Wiring................................................................................................................ 66
7Concepts......................................................................................................67
7.1 Universal Gateway............................................................................................ 67
7.2 Data Point Configuration................................................................................. 67
7.3 IEC61131 Variables.......................................................................................... 68
8IEC 61131 –L-LOGICAD.........................................................................69
8.1 Overview............................................................................................................ 69
8.2 Installing logiCAD............................................................................................ 69
8.2.1 Softlock License...................................................................................... 70
8.2.2 Hardlock License..................................................................................... 71
8.3 IEC61131 Project Files..................................................................................... 72
8.4 Working with logiCAD..................................................................................... 73
8.4.1 Managing Variables ................................................................................ 75
8.4.2 Build and Download the IEC61131 Program.......................................... 76
8.4.3 Usage of NVs, Technology Converters................................................... 77
8.4.4 IEC61131 Program Cycle Time.............................................................. 78
8.4.5 CPU Overload ......................................................................................... 79
8.4.6 I/O Driver Settings .................................................................................. 79
8.4.7 PLC Conflicts.......................................................................................... 80

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8.5 Workflows for the L-INX .................................................................................81
8.5.1 Starting with Data Points .........................................................................81
8.5.2 Starting with logiCAD.............................................................................82
8.5.3 Pre-compiled IEC61131 Program............................................................88
8.6 Additional Features...........................................................................................89
8.6.1 Force Update Functionality......................................................................89
8.6.2 Using UNVT variables ............................................................................89
8.6.3 Create Your Own Data Type ...................................................................90
8.6.4 Using Persistent Data Points and Markers...............................................92
8.6.5 Using Retain Variables ............................................................................92
8.6.6 L-INX System Registers, System Time...................................................93
8.6.7 Code Protection........................................................................................93
8.6.8 Using Structured Data Point Members ....................................................93
8.6.9 BACnet Server Objects............................................................................94
8.6.10 Custom Serial Protocols...........................................................................95
9Firmware Update........................................................................................97
9.1 Firmware Update via the Configurator ..........................................................97
9.2 Firmware Update via the Web Interface.........................................................99
9.3 Firmware Update via the USB Port.................................................................99
10Troubleshooting........................................................................................100
10.1 Technical Support...........................................................................................100
10.2 Packet Capture................................................................................................100
11Application Notes......................................................................................101
11.1 The LSD Tool ..................................................................................................101
11.2 Use of Static, Dynamic, and External NVs on a Device ...............................101
12Security Hardening Guide.......................................................................102
12.1 Installation Instructions..................................................................................102
12.2 Firmware..........................................................................................................102
12.3 Ports .................................................................................................................102
12.4 Services.............................................................................................................103
12.5 Upgrade Key Strength....................................................................................104
12.6 Logging and Auditing .....................................................................................104
13Specifications.............................................................................................106
13.1 Physical Specifications....................................................................................106
13.1.1 LINX-102/103/112/113/202/203/212/213/215 and LGATE-902..........106
13.1.2 LINX-12X/15X/22X, LGATE-95X.......................................................106
13.2 Resource Limits...............................................................................................107
13.2.1 L-INX Models........................................................................................107
13.2.2 L-GATE Models....................................................................................109

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13.3 Removable Media ........................................................................................... 110
13.3.1 LINX-12X/15X/22X, LGATE-950/951................................................ 110
13.4 FCC Warning.................................................................................................. 111
13.5 CE Warning .................................................................................................... 111
14References .................................................................................................112
15Revision History .......................................................................................113

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Abbreviations
100Base-T...........................100 Mbps Ethernet network with RJ-45 plug
Aggregation.........................Collection of several CEA-709 packets into a single CEA-852
packet
AST.....................................Alarming, Scheduling, Trending
BACnet ...............................Building Automation and Control Network
BBMD.................................BACnet Broadcast Management Device
BDT ....................................Broadcast Distribution Table
BOOTP ...............................Bootstrap Protocol, RFC 1497
CA.......................................Certification Authority
CEA-709.............................Protocol standard for LONWORKS networks
CEA-852.............................Protocol standard for tunneling CEA-709 packets over IP
channels
CN.......................................Control Network
COV....................................change-of-value
CR.......................................Channel Routing
CS........................................Configuration Server that manages CEA-852 IP devices
DA.......................................Data Access (Web service)
DHCP..................................Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, RFC 2131, RFC 2132
DIF, DIFE ...........................Data Information Field, Data Information Field Extension
DL.......................................Data Logger (Web service)
DNS ....................................Domain Name Server, RFC 1034
DST.....................................Daylight Saving Time
EEP .....................................EnOcean Equipment Profile
GMT....................................Greenwich Mean Time
IP.........................................Internet Protocol
IP-852..................................logical IP channel that tunnels CEA-709 packets according
CEA-852
LAN ....................................Local Area Network
LSD Tool ............................LOYTEC System Diagnostics Tool
MAC ...................................Media Access Control
MD5....................................Message Digest 5, a secure hash function, see Internet RFC 1321
M-Bus .................................Meter-Bus (Standards EN 13757-2, EN 13757-3)
MIB.....................................Management Information Base
MS/TP.................................Master/Slave Token Passing (this is a BACnet data link layer)
NAT ....................................Network Address Translation, see Internet RFC 1631
NV.......................................Network Variable
OPC.....................................Open Process Control
OPC UA..............................OPC Unified Architecture
PEM ....................................Privacy Enhanced Mail
PLC.....................................Programmable Logic Controller
RNI......................................Remote Network Interface
RSTP...................................Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (Standard IEEE 802.1D-2004)
RTT.....................................Round-Trip Time
RTU ....................................Remote Terminal Unit
SCPT...................................Standard Configuration Property Type

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SSH.....................................Secure Shell
SL .......................................Send List
SMTP ................................. Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
SNMP ................................Simple Network Management Protocol
SNTP..................................Simple Network Time Protocol
SSL..................................... Secure Socket Layer
STP..................................... Spanning Tree Protocol (Standard IEEE 802.1D)
TLS..................................... Transport Layer Security
UCPT..................................User-defined Configuration Property Type
UI........................................ User Interface
UNVT.................................User-defined Network Variable Type
UTC.................................... Universal Time Coordinated
VIF, VIFE........................... Value Information Field, Value Information Field Extension
WLAN................................Wireless LAN
XML................................... eXtensible Markup Language

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1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
The L-INX product family consists of high performance, reliable and secure network
infrastructure components that implement an embedded automation server. The different
models of the L-INX family contain a number of components and network technologies. As
protocols on the control network side, the L-INX implements access to BACnet, CEA-709,
KNX, Modbus, and M-Bus. The BACnet models are BTL-certified B-BC devices.
The L-GATE product family is intended for use as universal gateways. They provide a
similar user interface and set of protocols as the L-INX family. The L-GATE provides data
access to a defined set of data points, which are mapped from one control network technology
to another control network technology. In particular, the CEA-709/BACnet Gateway
(LGATE-902) implements mappings between a set of CEA-709 network variables (NVs)
and a set of standard BACnet server objects. Which NVs are mapped to BACnet objects can
be configured by an LNS plug-in or stand-alone configuration software. The LGATE-902 is
equipped with a 100-BaseT Ethernet port (IP), an FT-10 port (CEA-709), and an RS-485 port
(MS/TP). The device is fully compliant with ANSI/CEA-709 and ENV14908,
ANSI/ASHRAE-135-2004 and ISO 16484. The LGATE-95X extends the 902 model with a
number of additional protocol ports and supports more data points for the gateway.
Data from the supported network technologies are available as data points in the automation
server. Those data points are freely configurable via configuration software, which provides
a fast and easy way to configure the L-INX and L-GATE using online network scans,
import/export features or device templates. Data points between different network
technologies can be connected to each other for data transfer between those network
technologies (gateway). Data points are also subject to alarming, trending and scheduling
(AST) functions of the automation server. The usage of math objects allows basic
calculations and the built-in E-mail client allows the L-INX and L-GATE to transmit e-mails
on certain conditions. Generated alarms can be configured to send e-mails to predefined
addresses. Alarms can also be stored in a historical alarm log. Trended data collected by the
device and is available in CSV format and through a dedicated Web service.
An embedded OPC server exposes a defined set of data points as OPC tags. It implements
the OPC XML-DA standard OPC XML-DA 1.01, which lets OPC clients access the data
points via Web services. For secure OPC communication some L-INX models add an OPC
UA server. Which native data points are exposed to OPC can also be configured by the
configuration software. AST objects such as schedules are exposed as a set of OPC tags.
Using the supplied L-WEB designer, users can easily generate a Web-based visualization for
the L-INX.
Only the L-INX family contains a freely programmable controller that can operate on all
L-INX data points. The controller application is developed using the provided IEC-61131
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The L-INX and the L-GATE permanently collect statistical information from the attached
network channels (OPC connections, FT traffic, MS/TP token passing, Ethernet traffic, etc.).
Using this data, the device is able to detect problems on these channels (overload, lost tokens,
connection problems, etc.) and warns the system operator via LEDs (see Section 6.4). An
intuitive user interface allows fast and easy network troubleshooting without any additional
analysis tools or deep system knowledge. For troubleshooting Ethernet protocols a local and
remote Wireshark packet capture can be configured (see Section 10.2).
The built-in Web server allows convenient device configuration through a standard Web
browser such as the Internet Explorer or Firefox. The Web interface also provides statistics
information for system installation and network troubleshooting. Some devices also have an
LCD display, which provides a quick way to configure basic settings of the device via a jog
dial. Also available on some L-INX models are ports for SD card memory and a USB
peripheral bus.
Some L-INX and L-GATE models are also equipped with a 2-port Ethernet Switch/Hub. In
switched mode an Ethernet daisy chain can be built, which reduces cabling effort. The two
Ethernet connectors can also be configured to work as two isolated IP interfaces. This can be
used to safely connect a local building network while keeping it isolated from WAN access,
that exposes some aspects using secure services. By using the external L-WLAN adapter, the
device also provides a WLAN interface, which can link to an existing access point, set up its
own access point or work in a wireless mesh network.
The L-INX is used for:
Exposing data of control network devices from different technologies (CEA-709,
BACnet, KNX, Modbus, M-Bus) to data points in the automation server,
Directly connecting I/Os to data points in the automation server,
exposing data points to OPC tags,
visualization of data points with the supplied LOYTEC L-WEB software,
visualization of data points in an OPC XML-DA, UA SCADA package,
Room control, plant control running IEC61131 programs on data points,
automatic meter reading applications via M-Bus and Modbus,
meter gateway to BACnet using pulse counters or M-Bus and Modbus meters,
browsing data points on the Web interface or LCD display,
basic automation functions on data points (alarming, trending, scheduling),
logging alarms,
sending e-mails on alarms, trend logs, or scheduled events.
The L-GATE is used for:
Connecting data points between any supported control networks (CEA-709, BACnet,
KNX, Modbus, M-Bus) using the universal gateway function,
browsing data points on the Web interface or LCD display,
exposing data points to OPC tags,
basic automation functions on data points (alarming, trending, scheduling),
logging alarms,
sending e-mails on alarms, trend logs, or scheduled events,
gateway for ANSI/CEA-709 network variables (NVs) and configuration properties
(CPs),
gateway for standard (SNVT, SCPT) and user-defined (UNVT, UCPT) types.