Lufft I-BOX User manual

G. Lufft Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH, Fellbach, Germany
Operating Manual English
Lufft I-BOX
Measuring instruments gateway
www.lufft.com

© G. Lufft Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH, Fellbach, Germany. We reserve the right to make technical changes at any time without notice.

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Contents
1Please read before use .....................................................................................................5
1.1 Symbols used...........................................................................................................5
1.2 Safety Instructions....................................................................................................5
1.3 Designated Use........................................................................................................5
1.4 Incorrect Use............................................................................................................5
1.5 Guarantee................................................................................................................6
1.6 Serial number...........................................................................................................6
1.7 Brand Names...........................................................................................................6
2Scope of Delivery ..............................................................................................................7
3Order numbers and Support ............................................................................................8
3.1 Accessories..............................................................................................................8
3.2 Support ....................................................................................................................8
3.3 Lufft I-BOX App-Store..............................................................................................9
4Equipment Description...................................................................................................10
4.1 Lufft I-BOX Features..............................................................................................10
4.2 Technical data........................................................................................................10
5Installation .......................................................................................................................12
5.1 Power Supply.........................................................................................................12
5.2 Network connection................................................................................................12
5.3 LEDs......................................................................................................................13
5.4 Button: Hardware-Reset.........................................................................................14
6First Startup.....................................................................................................................15
6.1 Setup-Assistant......................................................................................................15
6.2 Network-Configuration ...........................................................................................15
6.3 Common Settings...................................................................................................17
6.4 Administrator Settings............................................................................................18
6.5 Email-Settings........................................................................................................19
6.6 Time and date........................................................................................................19
7User Interface ..................................................................................................................20
7.1 Dashboard / Home.................................................................................................20
7.2 Login-Screen..........................................................................................................22
7.3 Firmware update....................................................................................................22
7.4 Backup...................................................................................................................23
7.5 Restore ..................................................................................................................23
7.6 Password forgotten................................................................................................24
8Expanding the Lufft I-BOX with Apps............................................................................25

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8.1 Apps...................................................................................................................... 25
8.2 App lifecycle.......................................................................................................... 26
9The App „OPUS20“......................................................................................................... 29
9.1 Operating mode..................................................................................................... 29
9.2 Features................................................................................................................ 29
9.3 Configuration......................................................................................................... 30
9.4 Logging / errors..................................................................................................... 31
10 The App „OPUS Finder“................................................................................................. 32
10.1 Operating mode..................................................................................................... 32
10.2 Features................................................................................................................ 32
10.3 Configuration......................................................................................................... 33
10.4 Logging / errors..................................................................................................... 34
11 The App „JSON“............................................................................................................. 35
11.1 Operating mode..................................................................................................... 35
11.2 Features................................................................................................................ 35
11.3 API specification.................................................................................................... 36
11.4 API commands...................................................................................................... 36
11.5 Configuration......................................................................................................... 38
11.6 Logging / errors..................................................................................................... 38
11.7 Beispiele von JSON-Abfragen............................................................................... 38
12 The App „Email Alert“ .................................................................................................... 40
12.1 Operating mode..................................................................................................... 40
12.2 Features................................................................................................................ 40
12.3 Configuration......................................................................................................... 40
12.4 Logging / errors..................................................................................................... 41
13 Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................................. 42
14 General errors................................................................................................................. 43
15 Repair / Corrective Maintenance................................................................................... 44
15.1 Technical Support ................................................................................................. 44
16 List of figures.................................................................................................................. 45
17 Index................................................................................................................................ 46

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1 Please read before use
1.1 Symbols used
Important information concerning hazards to the user
Important information concerning the correct operation of the equipment
1.2 Safety Instructions
Installation and commissioning must be carried out by suitably qualified specialist personnel
only.
Never take measurements on or touch live electrical parts.
Pay attention to the technical data and storage and operating conditions.
1.3 Designated Use
The equipment must only be operated within the range of the specified technical data.
The equipment must only be used under the conditions and for the purposes for which it was
designed.
The safety and operation of the equipment can no longer be guaranteed if it is modified or
adapted.
1.4 Incorrect Use
If the equipment is installed incorrectly:
It may not function.
It may be permanently damaged.
Danger of injury may exist if the equipment is allowed to fall.
If the equipment is not connected correctly:
It may not function.
It may be permanently damaged.
The possibility of an electrical shock may exist.

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1.5 Guarantee
The guarantee period is 12 months from the date of delivery. The guarantee is forfeited if the
designated use is violated.
1.6 Serial number
The serial number is shown besides the power supply connector (EN=xxxx:xxxx:xxxx).
“EN=” is not part of the serial number. The serial number ist displayed in the login screen,
too.
1.7 Brand Names
All brand names referred to are subject without limitation to the valid trademark and
ownership rights of the respective owner.

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2 Scope of Delivery
Equipment
Fig. 1: Top and front view
Ethernet cable 1 meter
Fig. 2: Ethernet cable
Quickstart-Sheet
Fig. 3: Quickstart manual
The operating manual is available as PDF file inside the Lufft I-BOX. After booting the Lufft I-
BOX it can be downloaded from the footer.

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3 Order numbers and Support
Part name
Order number
Website
Lufft I-BOX
8200.00
http://www.lufft.com/en/products/produktsuche/?q=8200.00
3.1 Accessories
Part name
Order number
Website
Power Supply –
Din Rail,
24V/DC/500mA
8120.NT24
http://www.lufft.com/en/products/produktsuche/?q=8120.NT24
3.2 Support
Description
Website
Support-Site
For technical support, see section
15.1
http://lufft-i-box.com
The Website http://lufft-i-box.com is operated by Ondics GmbH in Germany
(http://ondics.de).

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3.3 Lufft I-BOX App-Store
The Lufft I-BOX is expandable using Lufft I-BOX Apps. These Apps can be downloaded and
purchased in the Lufft I-BOX App-Store.
Part name
Website
Lufft I-BOX App-Store
http://www.lufft-i-box.com/app/store
The Lufft I-BOX App-Store is operated by Ondics GmbH in Germany (http://ondics.de).

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4 Equipment Description
The Lufft I-BOX is a measuring instruments gateway. Using the Lufft I-BOX measuring
values can be acquired from measuring instruments, buffered, sent actively (push) or
delivered upon request (pull) in machine readable formats. The Lufft I-BOX is a flexible tool
to integrate measurement instruments in enterprise networks and systems.
4.1 Lufft I-BOX Features
The Lufft I-BOX provides these features as shipped:
Acquisition of measurement values from up to 30 devices from the Lufft OPUS20
family (unlimited channels)
Caching and Buffering the last value per channel
Providing a REST-API for value delivery in JSON-format
Range monitoring with email alerting features
The Lufft I-BOX can be enhanced using Lufft I-BOX Apps. These Apps can be downloaded
and purchased in the Lufft I-BOX App-Store and installed through the User Interface.
4.2 Technical data
Network
10/100BaseT
autosensing
autocrossing
Connectivity
1 x LAN Network (RJ45)
Screw terminals for power supply (when not connected via PoE)
LEDs / Button
Multi-color-LED for system status display
Network speed and data transfer
Manual reset of device
Power supply
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
24 ... 48V DC (+ / -10%) over screw terminals
Power Comsumption
60mA @ 24V
40mA @ 48V
Temperatures / Humidity
Row mounting: 0 ... 65°C
Non-row mounting Montage: 0 ... 70°C
0 ... 90% rel. Humidity, non-condensing