Monico mCore SDR User manual

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Operations Manual
Thank you for purchasing mCore SDR (Security Data Router). Your device comes preconfigured and
ready to install.
Prior to use, thoroughly read the instructions in this manual to connect and use this product
correctly. Please retain this manual for future reference and make sure that this manual is
available to all users. To ensure the safety and proper operation of the device and any connected
equipment, installation or relocation should be performed by qualified personnel only.

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Safety Precautions .....................................................................................................................................4
Section 1.1: Warnings .............................................................................................................................................5
Section 2: Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................6
Section 2.1: LED Indicator Table .............................................................................................................................7
Section 3: Installation .................................................................................................................................................8
Section 3.1: Mounting ............................................................................................................................................9
Section 3.2: Wiring .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Section 3.3: Grounding ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Section 4: Parts ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
Section 4.1: Parts Table ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Section 5: Power Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 15
Section 6: User Interface ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Section 6.1: Connecting To The User Interface ................................................................................................... 17
Section 6.2: Setting Computer’s Network Adapter ............................................................................................. 19
Section 6.3: Change Password ............................................................................................................................. 23
Section 6.4: Account Sign Off .............................................................................................................................. 24
Section 6.5: General Setting ................................................................................................................................ 24
Section 6.6: Firewall ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Section 6.7: To change the IP address and related settings ................................................................................ 27
Section 7: Web Server ............................................................................................................................................. 29
Section 7.1: mDNS/LLMNR Support .................................................................................................................... 29
Section 7.2: SSL and HTTP Redirect ..................................................................................................................... 30
Section 7.3: Upload SSL Certificate ..................................................................................................................... 31
Section 7.4: External IP and External Name ........................................................................................................ 32
Section 8: Protocols ................................................................................................................................................. 34
Section 8.1: Adding A Protocol ............................................................................................................................ 34
Section 8.2: CDL ................................................................................................................................................... 35
Section 8.2.1: CDL Traffic Log .......................................................................................................................... 38
Section 8.3: Modbus Setup.................................................................................................................................. 39
Section 8.4: SAE J1939 Setup............................................................................................................................... 44
Section 8.4.1: J1939 Traffic Log ....................................................................................................................... 46
Section 8.5: OMF ................................................................................................................................................. 47
Section 8.6: AB Tag Client .................................................................................................................................... 52

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Section 8.7: MQTT Protocols ............................................................................................................................... 56
Section 8.7.1: MQTT-Generic .......................................................................................................................... 57
Section 8.7.2: MQTT Amazon Web Services ................................................................................................... 63
Section 8.7.3: MQTT-Sparkplug B .................................................................................................................... 69
Section 9: Live Data Viewer ..................................................................................................................................... 75
Section 10: Internal Tags ......................................................................................................................................... 78
Section 10.1: Function Table ............................................................................................................................... 80
Section 11: Customer Logging ................................................................................................................................. 81
Section 11.1: Export Customer Logs .................................................................................................................... 84
Section 12: ACI eRCM™ Express Configuration ....................................................................................................... 86
Section 12.1: Adding License File ........................................................................................................................ 86
Section 12.2: Viewer File(s) ................................................................................................................................. 88
Section 12.3: Modbus TCP Slave – PLC Setup and Sequence of Operations – Version 1.0 and 1.1 Legacy ........ 90
Section 12.4: Modbus TCP Slave – PLC Setup and Sequence of Operations – Version 1.1 ................................. 91
Section 12.5: AB Tag Client - PLC Setup and Sequence of Operations ................................................................ 92
Section 13: System Functions .................................................................................................................................. 93
Section 13.1: Commit All Changes ....................................................................................................................... 93
Section 13.2: Restore Last Commit ..................................................................................................................... 95
Section 13.3: Export User Data ............................................................................................................................ 96
Section 13.4: Import User Data ........................................................................................................................... 98
Section 13.5: Clear User Data ............................................................................................................................ 101
Section 13.6: Export System Logs ...................................................................................................................... 102
Section 13.7: Set Device Time ........................................................................................................................... 104
Section 13.8: Update Firmware ......................................................................................................................... 104
Section 14: Factory Reset ...................................................................................................................................... 109

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Section 1: Safety Precautions
Thoroughly read and follow the safety precautions and operating instructions listed in
this manual before using the product.
 Do not use or mount the product in any manner or location not intended.
 After reading, retain this manual for future reference.
 This manual should be available for anyone operating, repairing or relocating the
product.
 The product should be installed, repaired, or removed by qualified personnel
only.
 Do not disassemble or modify the product.
 Improper installation or repair may cause injury, damage, electric shock or fire.
 To ensure proper operation and avoid damage to the product, use appropriate
tools along with recommended connectors and recommended wire gauge.
 Do not open or break the seal between the housing and the connector header.
 Do not operate a unit that has been damaged.
 Extended environmental conditions: wet location, outdoor use, ambient
temperature - 40o C to +70o C (at or below 28 VDC input), and altitude up to
2000m.

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Section 1.1: Warnings
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD. DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT WHEN ENERGIZED.
AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D’EXPLOSION. NE PAS BRANCER OU DÉBRANCHER LORSQUE KE
CIRCUIT EST SOUS TENSION.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD. DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE THE CIRCUIT IS LIVE OR
UNLESS THE AREA IS FREE OF IGNITABLE CONCENTRATIONS.
AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D’EXPLOSION. NE PAS DÉBRANCHER SI LE CIRCUIT EST SOUS
TENSION, À MOINS QUE LE MILIEU SOIT LIBRE DE SUBSTANCES INFLAMMABLES CONCENTRÉES.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD. DO NOT REMOVE OR REPLACE BATTERIES OR PLUG-IN
MODULES (AS APPLICABLE) UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED OR THE AREA IS FREE
OF IGNITIBLE CONCENTRATIONS.
AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D'EXPLOSION. NE PAS RETIRER OU REMPLACER DES BATTERIES OU
DES MODULES DE PLUG-IN (COMME APPLICABLES) À MOINS QUE LA PUISSANCE A ETE
DÉCONNECTEE OU LA ZONE EST LIBRE DE CONCENTRATIONS IGNITIVE.
WARNING – DO NOT REMOVE THE AMPSEAL CONNECTORS UNLESS THE EQUIPMENT NEEDS
TO UNDERGO REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE. AFTER REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN DONE,
PLEASE CHECK THE BARE PINS ON THE EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE THERE IS NO DUST OR WATER
PRESENT. IP RATING OF THE EQUIPMENT IS ONLY MAINTAINED WITH THE AMPSEAL
CONNECTORS ATTACHED TO THE EQUIPMENT.
AVERTISSEMENT - NE RETIREZ PAS LES CONNECTEURS AMPSEAL À MOINS QUE L'ÉQUIPEMENT
NE SOIT RÉPARÉ OU ENTRETENU. UNE FOIS LA RÉPARATION OU L'ENTRETIEN EFFECTUÉE,
VÉRIFIEZ LES BROCHES NUES SUR L'ÉQUIPEMENT POUR VOUS ASSURER QU'IL N'Y A PAS DE
POUSSIÈRE OU D'EAU PRÉSENTE. LA CLASSIFICATION IP DE L'ÉQUIPEMENT EST UNIQUEMENT
ENTRETENUE AVEC LES CONNECTEURS AMPSEAL ATTACHÉS À L'ÉQUIPEMENT.
WARNING – TO MAINTAIN CLASS 1, DIVISION 2 RATING, THE UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED IN A
TOOL-SECURED ENCLOSURE USING ONE OF THE NEC WIRING METHODS THAT IS OUTLINED IN
THIS MANUAL.
AVERTISSEMENT - POUR MAINTENIR L'INDICE DE CLASSE 1, DIVISION 2, L'UNITÉ DOIT ÊTRE
INSTALLÉE DANS UN BOÎTIER SÉCURISÉ EN UTILISANT L'UNE DES MÉTHODES DE CÂBLAGE NEC
DÉCRITES DANS CE MANUEL.

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Section 2: Introduction
mCore is designed for industrial applications requiring protocol translation between CDL
(CAT® Data Link), SAE J1939, Allen Bradley Tags, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, and OMF
(OSIsoft® Message Format). Each unit comes to you preconfigured and ready to install.
The mCore is easy to mount, with two mounting options, and environmentally sealed to
protect against dust ingress and temporary immersion in up to 1 meter (IP66 & IP67) of
water. Designed specifically for heavy-duty industrial applications. The device displays
LED indicating lights configured to provide positive confirmation of power, connectivity,
and data transmit/data receive.
Weight = 2.0 lbs. (.907 kg)

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Section 2.1: LED Indicator Table
mCore LED Indicators
Solid Green Blinking Green Solid Amber Blinking Amber Solid Red Blinking Red LED Off
Power Powered On, Booted
Up, and Ready to Use Powered On and Booting Up
Key-switch Has
Initiated Shutdown
or Software
Upgrade In Progress
Final Shutdown
Sequence and Initial
Reboot
Unit Does
Not Have
Power
CDL Good
Communications
Actively Scanning
CDL Bus for
Responding
Parameters
Indicates
Responding
Parameters During
Scanning
Cable Not Connected,
Wired Incorrectly, or
CDL Device Is
Powered Off
Protocol
Not
Configured
CAN1 Good
Communications
Cable Disconnected
or J1939 Device Is
Powered Off
Protocol
Not
Configured
CAN2 Good
Communications
Cable Disconnected
or J1939 Device Is
Powered Off
Protocol
Not
Configured
Modbus
Master
(RS-485/232)
Actively Polling But
Receiving No Replies
Good
Communications
Upon Bootup Only:
No Activity On Bus,
Cable Not Connected,
or Incorrect Mapping
For Slave Device
CRC Error
Protocol
Not
Configured
Modbus
Slave
(RS-485/232)
Will Be Temporarily
Solid When Other
Devices On The
Network Are Being
Polled
Good
Communications
No Polls Being
Received, Cable Not
Connected, Master
Device Powered Off,
or Incorrect Registers
Being Requested
CRC Error
Protocol
Not
Configured
Ethernet 1
Link Established But
Not Actively
Communicating
Good
Communications
No Link Established
or Cable
Disconnected
Ethernet 2
Link Established But
Not Actively
Communicating
Good
Communications
No Link Established
or Cable
Disconnected
Factory Reset
Factory Reset Is
Complete (All
Protocol LEDs)
Factory Reset
Initiated (All
Protocol LEDs)

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Section 3: Installation
mCore is approved for Class I Div. 2 Group A, B, C, and D. In order to maintain this
rating, the unit must be installed in a separate tool secured enclosure and comply with
the one of the following NEC wiring methods:
1. Extra-hard usage cord – Section 501.140 of the NEC and Rule J18-160 of the CE
Code Part I.
2. Instrumentation tray cable (Type ITC or CIC) – Section 501.10(B) and
501.105(B)(6) of the NEC and Rule J18-152 of the CE Code Part I.
3. Power-limited tray cable (Type PLTC) – Article 725 of the NEC.
4. Tray cable (Type TC) installed per Article 336 of the NEC and Rule 12-2202 of the
CE Code Part I.

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Figure
1
Section 3.1: Mounting
DIN Rail Mount:
The mCore unit should be mounted vertically on a horizontal DIN rail. Tilt the unit
to a 45-degree angle and insert the top lip of the DIN rail bracket onto the DIN
rail. While pushing down, attach the bottom lip to the DIN rail to snap the unit
into place, as illustrated in Figure 1. A minimum of 1” of space should be
maintained on all sides of the unit to ensure proper heat regulation. The device’s
mounting pad is shown below in Figure 2.
To remove the unit from the DIN rail, push down on the unit until the bottom lip
is clear from the rail. Then pull out from the bottom. The unit should remove with
ease.
Figure
2

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Surface-Mount:
The unit should be mounted securely against a flat surface, using two ¼” fasteners
(not provided), in a suitable location as close to the engine as possible. DO NOT
mount directly to the engine block. The unit should be mounted, as shown in
Figure 3, either horizontally or vertically. Horizonal is the optimal mounting
orientation considering LED visibility and heat dissipation. However, other
mounting orientations are acceptable.
Figure 3