Moxa Technologies EtherDevice User manual

MOXA EtherDevice Server
User’s Manual
Fourth Edition, February 2004
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MOXA EtherDevice Server (EDS)
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1Introduction ............................................................ 1-1
Inside the Future of Industrial Ethernet Technology.....1-2
MOXA EtherDevice Server™ ......................................1-3
Package Checklist .........................................................1-3
Features .........................................................................1-4
Specifications ................................................................1-5
2How To Use MOXA EtherDevice Server ................ 2-1
Basic Switching Function .............................................2-2
Redundant Ethernet Ring Setup ....................................2-4
Basic Device Management............................................2-5
Advanced Device Management ....................................2-6
DHCP Server Configuration....................................2-7
3Featured Functions ................................................ 3-1
Startup Procedure ..........................................................3-3
RS-232 Console (115200, None, 8, 1, VT100)........3-3
Telnet Console .........................................................3-8
Web Configuration................................................. 3-11
Monitor........................................................................3-14
Console Monitor ....................................................3-14
Web Browser Monitor ...........................................3-16
Auto Warning ..............................................................3-19
Email Warning .......................................................3-19
Relay Warning .......................................................3-26

Line-Swap Fast Recovery........................................... 3-32
Communication Redundancy...................................... 3-33
Spanning Tree Protocol (802.1D).......................... 3-35
Turbo Ring............................................................. 3-42
Assigning IP Addresses to Connected Devices .......... 3-52
Mirror Port .................................................................. 3-55
Segment Integrity........................................................ 3-58
Cable Tester ................................................................ 3-59
Advanced Settings ...................................................... 3-61
Server..................................................................... 3-61
Port ........................................................................ 3-65
Network ................................................................. 3-67
Factory Default...................................................... 3-69
Upgrade Firmware by Console.............................. 3-70
Activate Settings.................................................... 3-73
4EDS Configurator GUI ............................................4-1
Starting EDS Configurator............................................ 4-2
Broadcast Search........................................................... 4-3
Search by IP address ..................................................... 4-4
Upgrade Firmware ........................................................ 4-5
Modify IP Address ........................................................ 4-6
Export Configuration .................................................... 4-7
Import Configuration .................................................... 4-8
Unlock Server ............................................................. 4-10
A SNMP Agents with MIB II........................................A-1
Supported SNMP Variables ......................................... A-2

MIB Value Descriptions ............................................... A-6
B Service Information...................................................B-1
MOXA Internet Services.............................................. B-2
Problem Report Form................................................... B-3
Return Procedure.......................................................... B-4
Revision History........................................................... B-5

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1 Introduction
Welcome to MOXA EtherDevice Server™, the world’s first intelligent
Ethernet Device Server specially designed for connecting
Ethernet-enabled devices in industrial field applications.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
 Inside the Future of Industrial Ethernet Technology
 MOXA EtherDevice Server™
 Package Checklist
 Features
 Specifications

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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.

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MOXA EtherDevice Server™
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.
NOTE Throughout this User’s Manual, we often use EDS as an
abbreviation for MOXA EtherDevice Server:
EDS = MOXA EtherDevice Server
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
 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
 Line-Swap fast recovery (patent pending)
 Redundant Ethernet Ring capability
 Redundant power inputs
 Hardened design for harsh environments
 0℃to 60℃for cold and hot climates
 IP 30, rugged high-strength case
 Fanless design
 DIN-Rail or panel mounting ability
 Watch-dog self-saver™
Dynamically know the status of networked industrial devices
 Automatically sends warning e-mail when an exception is detected
 Automatically sends warning e-mail when Ethernet traffic builds up
 Signals the system administrator via a Digital Output (DO) line when
a malfunction occurs
Key management functions let you easily master your industrial
Ethernet network
 Set up a mirror port for better online data monitoring
 Assign IP addresses to connected devices
 Send ping commands to identify network segment integrity
 Easily test cable wiring

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Specifications
Interface
RJ45 Ports 10/100BaseT(X) auto negotiation speed,
F/H duplex mode, and auto MDI/MDI-X
connection
Fiber Ports 100BaseFX ports (SC connector)
LED Indicators Power, Faults, ACT, LNK, 10/100
Alarm Contact One relay output, current carrying
capacity of 1A @ 24 VDC
Technology
Standards IEEE802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.1D
Forward and Filtering Rate 148810 pps
Packet Buffer Memory 256 KB
Processing Type Store and Forward, with IEEE802.3x full
duplex, non-blocking flow control
Address Table Size 4K uni-cast addresses
Latency Less than 5 µs
Management SNMP V1.2c, MIB-II, Ethernet-like MIB,
OPC Server (future release)
Optical Fiber
Distance Single mode fiber for 15 km,
Multi mode fiber for 2 km
Wavelength 1310 nm
Min. TX Output -15 dBm (Single), -19 dBm (Multi)
Max. TX Output -8 dBm (Single), -14 dBm (Multi)
Sensitivity -36.4 dBm (Single), -35.2 dBm (Multi)

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Power
Input Voltage 9 to 32 VDC, redundant inputs
Input Current (@24V) 0.35A (ED6008)
0.45A (ED6008-M-SC, ED6008-S-SC)
0.55A (ED6008-MM-SC,
ED6008-SS-SC)
Connection Removable Terminal Block
(maximum cable diameter = 1.5 mm)
Overload Current Protection Present, can withstand 2.5A
Reverse Polarity Protection Present
Mechanical
Casing IP30 protection, aluminum case
Dimensions 51.5 × 136.7 × 101.2 mm (W × H × D)
Weight 0.57 kg
Installation DIN-Rail, Wall Mounting
Environment
Operating Temperature 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Ambient Relative Humidity 10% to 95% (non-condensing)

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Regulatory Approvals
UL/CUL UL-1950
TUV EN60950
FCC Part 15 class A
CE EMI: EN55022
EMS: EN61000-4-2(ESD),
EN61000-4-3(RS)
EN61000-4-4(EFT)
EN61000-4-5(SURGE)
EN61000-4-6(CS)
EN61000-4-8(PM)
EN61000-4-12(DIP)
Laser Protection Class 1, complies with EN60825
Shock IEC 60068-2-27
Free Fall IEC 60068-2-32
Vibration IEC 60068-2-6
MTBF 77,500 hours
WARRANTY 5 years

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2 How To Use
MOXA EtherDevice Server
In this chapter, we give the reader some general tips about how to use
MOXA EtherDevice Server. Some users will simply want to plug in the
power, connect the switch to their Ethernet-enabled devices, and then go
to work right away. Other users will want to utilize MOXA EtherDevice
Server’s basic device management functions, whereas some will want to
make full use of MOXA EtherDevice Server’s advanced device
management functions.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
 Basic Switching Function
 Redundant Ethernet Ring Quick Setup
 Basic Device Management
 Advanced Device Management
 DHCP Server Configuration

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Basic Switching Function
The most basic function of MOXA EtherDevice Server is as an Ethernet
switch. To just make use of EDS’s fast Ethernet switching capability, we
suggest using Model ED6008, which has 8 10/100BaseTX ports. In fact,
after taking EDS out of the box, you can immediately attach it to a power
source, plug Ethernet devices into the 10/100BaseTX ports, and then go
to work. EDS will provide the same reliable, fast Ethernet switching
ability provided by other high level switches.
EDS’s fast Ethernet switching ability can be exploited in two basic ways:
ED6008 as a standalone switch
This type of setup allows you to provide up to 8 Ethernet-enabled devices
with the ability to communicate on their own isolated, private network. In
this case, you must set up the attached devices’ network parameters so
that they all belong to the same subnetwork. For example, you could
configure the devices’ IP addresses and netmasks as follows:
Port IP Address Netmask
1 192.168.127.1 255.255.0.0
2 192.168.127.2 255.255.0.0
… … …
8 192.168.127.8 255.255.0.0

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ED6008 for connecting Ethernet-enabled devices to
a LAN
This type of setup allows you to provide up to 7 Ethernet-enabled devices
with the ability to communicate with other Ethernet devices connected to
the same LAN. In this case, one of EDS’s ports must be reserved for
connecting to a Hub or switch that itself connects to the LAN. You will
also need to check with the network administrator to determine what IP
address and netmask to use for each of the devices connected to EDS’s
ports. As an example, assume the LAN does not use a DHCP Server, and
is set up as a Class C network with IP addresses of the form
192.168.100.xxx. Assuming that EDS’s port 8 is used to connect to the
LAN, you could configure the devices’ IP addresses and netmasks as
follows, provided IP addresses 192.168.100.1 to 192.168.100.7 are not in
use by other devices on the LAN:
Port IP Address Netmask
1 192.168.100.1 255.255.255.0
2 192.168.100.2 255.255.255.0
… … …
7 192.168.100.7 255.255.255.0
8 --- ---
NOTE If you are connecting MOXA EtherDevice Server to a public
network, but do not intend to use its management functions over
the network, then we suggest disabling both Telnet Console and
Web Configuration from the RS-232 Console’s Advanced
Settings
 Server page. See the “Advanced Settings” section
from Chapter 3 of the User’s Manual for details.

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Redundant Ethernet Ring Setup
MOXA EtherDevice Server supports two redundancy protocols for
Redundant Ring Setup. You can choose which protocol is best suited
for your own network’s topology. For Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE
801.1D) we highly recommended establishing ports 7 and 8 as portals for
communicating with other devices on the network.
When Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 801.1D) is enabled, you should
connect ports 7 and 8 to the network (instead of to a device). That is, these
ports should connect to a HUB, switch, or another MOXA EtherDevice
Server, provided the opposing device is connected to the rest of the
network.
NOTE We suggest not enabling Spanning Tree Protocol for a port once
the port is connected to a device (PLC, RTU, etc.) as opposed to
network equipment. The reason is that it will cause unnecessary
negotiation.
For Turbo Ring, you can only connect port 8 of one EDS to port 7 of
another EDS for fast redundant recovery time.
See the Communication Redundancy section from Chapter 3 of the User’s
Manual for more information about EDS’s Redundant Ring feature.

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Basic Device Management
In addition to using MOXA EtherDevice Server’s fast Ethernet switching
ability, as described in the previous section, some users will also want to
take advantage of some of EDS’s basic management and monitoring
functions. EDS functions that can be accessed over the LAN, after setting
up EDS’s IP address, or that can be accessed via EDS’s Console port,
include:
1. Monitor
2. Line-Swap fast recovery
3. Set device IP
4. Mirror port
5. Network segment integrity
6. Cable tester
7. Port/Server setup
To be able to access EDS’s functions over the network (by Telnet or Web
Browser) from a PC host that is connected to the same LAN as EDS, you
need to make sure that the PC host and EDS are on the same logical
subnetwork. To do this, check your PC host’s IP address and netmask. By
default, EDS’s IP address is 192.168.127.253 and EDS’s netmask is
255.255.0.0 (for a Class B network). If you do not change these values,
and your PC host’s netmask is 255.255.0.0, then its IP address must have
the form 192.168.xxx.xxx. On the other hand, if your PC host’s netmask is
255.255.255.0, then its IP address must have the form 192.168.127.xxx.
NOTE To use EDS’s management and monitoring functions from a PC
host connected to the same LAN as EDS, you must make sure that
the PC host and EDS are on the same logical subnetwork.

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Advanced Device Management
Some users will want to use MOXA EtherDevice Server’s full range of
management and monitoring functions. This not only includes such
functions as Monitor, Auto Warning, Mirror Port, and Segment Integrity,
mentioned in the previous section, but also Advanced EDS functions that
allow you to configure EDS’s own network parameters, and functions that
let you assign IP addresses to connected devices, such as:
1. Auto warning (by e-mail or by relay output)
2. DHCP
3. Communication Redundancy
4. SNMP
All of EDS’s management and monitoring functions are discussed in
detail in Chapter 3 of the User’s Manual.
To be able to access EDS’s functions over the network (by Telnet or Web
Browser) from a PC host that is connected to the same LAN as EDS, you
need to make sure that the PC host and EDS are on the same logical
subnetwork. To do this, check your PC host’s IP address and netmask. By
default, EDS’s IP address is 192.168.127.253 and EDS’s netmask is
255.255.0.0 (for a Class B network). If you do not change these values,
and your PC host’s netmask is 255.255.0.0, then its IP address must have
the form 192.168.xxx.xxx. On the other hand, if your PC host’s netmask is
255.255.255.0, then its IP address must have the form 192.168.127.xxx. If
your LAN connects to a WAN or the Internet by a router, then check with
your network administrator to determine the IP address you should enter
for EDS’s Gateway setting.
NOTE To use EDS’s management and monitoring functions from a PC
host connected to the same LAN as EDS, you must make sure
that the PC host and EDS are on the same logical subnetwork.