Moxa Technologies EtherDevice Manual

Moxa EtherDevice Server
Hardware Installation Guide
Fourth Edition, June 2008
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Moxa EtherDevice Server (EDS)
Hardware Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................. 1-1
Inside the Future of IndustrialEthernet Technology......................... 1-2
Moxa EtherDevice Server™........................................................ 1-2
Package Checklist....................................................................... 1-4
Features ...................................................................................... 1-5
Specifications............................................................................... 1-6
Top/Front/Rear Panel Views of ED6008...................................... 1-9
Top/Front/Rear Panel Views of ED6008-M-SC........................... 1-10
Top/Front/Rear Panel Views of ED6008-S-SC............................ 1-11
Top/Front/Rear Panel Views of ED6008-MM-SC........................ 1-12
Top/Front/Rear Panel Views of ED6008-SS-SC ......................... 1-13
2. Installing Moxa EtherDevice Server........................................... 2-1
Mounting Dimensions.................................................................. 2-2
DIN-Rail Mounting....................................................................... 2-3
Wall Mounting.............................................................................. 2-4
3. Wiring Moxa EtherDevice Server ............................................... 3-1
Wiring Requirements................................................................... 3-2
Grounding Moxa EtherDevice Server.......................................... 3-4
Wiring the Alarm Contact............................................................. 3-5
Wiring the Redundant Power Inputs............................................ 3-5
Communication Connections ...................................................... 3-8
RS-232 Connection............................................................... 3-9
10/100BaseTx Ethernet Port Connection............................. 3-11
100BaseFx Ethernet Port Connection.................................. 3-14

4. Hardware Overview ......................................................................4-1
Redundant Power Inputs..............................................................4-2
Alarm Contact...............................................................................4-2
LED Indicators..............................................................................4-3
Auto MDI/MDI-X Connection........................................................4-4
Fiber Ports....................................................................................4-5
Dual Speed Functionality and Switching......................................4-6
Switching, Filtering, and Forwarding............................................4-6
Switching and Address Learning..................................................4-7
Auto-Negotiation and Speed Sensing..........................................4-7

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1 Introduction
Welcome to Moxa EtherDevice Server™, the redundant and
intelligent 8-port Industrial Ethernet Switch.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Inside the Future of Industrial Ethernet Technology
Moxa EtherDevice Server™
Package Checklist
Features
Specifications
Top/Front/Rear Panel Views of ED6008
Top/Front/Rear Panel Views of ED6008-M-SC
Top/Front/Rear Panel Views of ED6008-S-SC
Top/Front/Rear Panel Views of ED6008-MM-SC
Top/Front/Rear Panel Views of ED6008-SS-SC

Inside the Future of Industrial Ethernet Technology
The trend in industrial communications and automation
applications
As the world’s network and information technology becomes
more mature, the trend is to use Ethernet as the major
communications interface in many industrial communications
and automation applications. In fact, a whole new industry has
sprung up to provide Ethernet products that comply with the
requirements of demanding industrial applications.
Industrial vs. Commercial
Users have found that when moving Ethernet from the
comfortable office environment to the harsh and less
predictable industrial environment, the commercial Ethernet
equipment available in today’s market simply cannot meet the
high reliability requirements demanded by industrial applications.
This means that a more robust type of network equipment,
commonly referred to as industrial Ethernet equipment, is
required for these applications.
Informative vs. Passive
Since industrial Ethernet devices are often located at the
endpoints of a system, such devices cannot always know
what’s happening elsewhere on the network. This means that
industrial Ethernet communication equipment that connects
these devices must take responsibility for providing system
maintainers with real-time alarm messages.
Moxa EtherDevice Server™
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Introduction
Moxa EtherDevice Server comes with a suite of useful
maintenance and monitoring functions, and is designed to provide
smooth and reliable operation in harsh industrial environments.
You will find that Moxa EtherDevice Server establishes a new
industrial Ethernet benchmark. It is excellent for keeping
automation systems running continuously, is ideal for sending
status reports to help prevent system damages and losses, is a
great tool for mastering your industrial Ethernet networks, and is
well-suited for use with industrial device control networks.
These products have a wide operating temperature range, from -40
to 75°C, and are designed to withstand a high degree of vibration
and shock. The rugged hardware design makes ED6008 Series
perfect for ensuring that your Ethernet equipment can withstand
critical industrial applications, such as in hazardous locations
(Class 1 Division 2/ Zone 2), and complies with FCC, TÜV, UL, and
CE Standards.
NOTE Throughout this User’s Manual, we often use EDS as an
abbreviation for Moxa EtherDevice Server:
EDS = Moxa EtherDevice Server
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Package Checklist
Moxa EtherDevice Server is shipped with the following items. If any
of these items is missing or damaged, please contact your
customer service representative for assistance.
Moxa EtherDevice Server
Hardware Installation Guide and User’s Manual
Moxa Product Warranty booklet
Panel mounting kit
Console port cable (RJ45 to DB9)
Protective caps for unused ports
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Features
Excellent for keeping automation systems running continuously
zLine-Swap fast recovery (patent pending)
zRedundant Ethernet Ring capability
zRedundant power inputs
zHardened design for harsh environments
Operating temperature ranges from 0 to 60°C, or extended
operting temperature from –40 to 75°C for (-T) models
IP 30, rugged high-strength case
Fanless design
DIN-Rail or panel mounting ability
zWatch-dog self-saver™
Dynamically know the status of networked industrial devices
zAutomatically sends warning e-mail when an exception is
detected
zAutomatically sends warning e-mail when Ethernet traffic builds
up
zSignals the system administrator via a Digital Output (DO) line
when a malfunction occurs
Key management functions let you easily master your industrial
Ethernet network
zSet up a mirror port for better online data monitoring
zAssign IP addresses to connected devices
zSend ping commands to identify network segment integrity
zEasily test cable wiring
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