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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part 1: Introduction
1.1 Safety and EMC Considerations........................................................................2
1.2 Description ..........................................................................................................3
Part 2: Hardware
2.1 Physical Characteristics and Mounting ...........................................................4
2.2 Rear Panel of iSeries Meter with Embedded Ethernet Server ........................4
2.3 DIP Switches on the iServer...............................................................................5
2.4 Serial Communication Interfaces (For Models with RS485 Port) ...................6
2.4.1 Wiring RS485 Interface ........................................................................7
2.5 Network Communication Interfaces .................................................................8
2.5.1 10Base T RJ 45 Pinout.........................................................................8
2.5.2 10Base T Crossover Wiring.................................................................8
Part 3: Network Configuration
3.1 Network Protocols .............................................................................................9
3.2 Ethernet (MAC) Address ....................................................................................9
3.3 DHCP .............................................................................................................10
3.4 DNS .............................................................................................................10
3.5 IP Address .........................................................................................................11
3.5.1 Default IP Address ..............................................................................11
3.6 Port Number.......................................................................................................11
Part 4: Operations
4.1 Serial Interface Configuration Communication Protocol..............................12
4.2 Command Structure..........................................................................................12
4.3 Command Formats ...........................................................................................12
4.4 Operations .........................................................................................................14
4.5 Setup and Operation using a Web Browser ..................................................14
4.5.1 Read Devices .....................................................................................16
4.5.1.1 Device Setpoints ................................................................................16
4.5.2 Send Raw Command ..........................................................................16
4.5.3 Device Setup .......................................................................................17
4.5.3.1 Modify Device Parameters (or Device List Entry)............................17
4.5.4 Configuration ......................................................................................18
4.5.5 Access Control ..................................................................................21
4.6 Setting a New IP Address over the Network ..................................................23
4.7 Terminal Server Function ................................................................................24
4.8 Terminal Emulation ...........................................................................................25
4.9 Telnet Setup ......................................................................................................26
4.10 HTTPGET Program............................................................................................28
4.11 ARP Protocol .....................................................................................................29
4.12 Remote Access (Tunneling) .............................................................................30
4.12.1 Remote iServer ..................................................................................31
4.12.2 Local iServer ......................................................................................32
4.13 Mail Notifier Software .......................................................................................33
4.13.1 Installation...........................................................................................33
4.13.2 Program Options Setup and Configuration ....................................34
4.13.3 Device Setting Setup and Configuration ..........................................35
Part 5: Specifications .................................................................................................................. 36
Part 6: Factory Preset Values ......................................................................................................37
Appendix A Glossary.............................................................................................................38
Appendix B IP Address ........................................................................................................39
Appendix C IP Netmask.........................................................................................................40
Appendix D ASCII Chart .......................................................................................................41
ASCII Chart Control Codes .............................................................................42
Part 7: Approvals Information
7.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ............................................................43
7.2 FCC ..............................................................................................................43
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LIST OF FIGURES:
Figure 1.1 iServer on the Ethernet Network.................................................................3
Figure 2.1 Rear Panel View of i16 and i8 Series Meters with
Embedded Ethernet Server .........................................................................4
Figure 2.2 DIP Switches on the iServer........................................................................5
Figure 2.3 Multi point, Half Duplex RS485 Wiring .......................................................7
Figure 2.4 RJ45 Pinout ..................................................................................................8
Figure 2.5 10Base T Crossover Cable Wiring .............................................................8
Figure 3.1 i8 Labeling .................................................................................................9
Figure 3.2 i16 Labeling ...............................................................................................9
Figure 3.3 DIP Switch on the iServer .........................................................................10
Figure 4.1 Pinging eis03ec MS DOS Prompt ............................................................14
Figure 4.2 Device Type ............................................................................................... 15
Figure 4.3 iServer Home Page Menu .........................................................................15
Figure 4.4 Login and Administrator Password .........................................................15
Figure 4.5 Read Devices ............................................................................................ 16
Figure 4.6 Device Setpoints ...................................................................................... 16
FIgure 4.7 Serial Device Query .................................................................................. 16
Figure 4.8 Device Setup ............................................................................................. 17
Figure 4.9 Modify Device Parameters ....................................................................... 17
Figure 4.10 Configuration ............................................................................................ 18
Figure 4.11 Access Control ......................................................................................... 21
Figure 4.12 Access Control .........................................................................................23
Figure 4.13 Terminal Server Configuration .................................................................24
Figure 4.14 Terminal Emulation ....................................................................................25
Figure 4.15 Tera Term Telnet Connection Screen ......................................................26
Figure 4.16 Telnet Setup Menu iServer Configuration Page ...................................26
Figure 4.17 Telnet Setup Menu iServer Help Page ...................................................27
Figure 4.18 ARP Commands and Responses .............................................................29
Figure 4.19 PC to Device Communication...................................................................30
Figure 4.20 Device to Device Communication ............................................................30
Figure 4.21 Configuration Menu Remote iServer......................................................31
Figure 4.22 Configuration Menu Local iServer..........................................................32
Figure 4.23 iServer Mail Notifier Main Window............................................................33
Figure 4.24 iServer Mail Notifier Profile Setup ............................................................34
Figure 4.25 iServer Mail Notifier Device Setting .........................................................35
LIST OF TABLES:
Table 2.1 Rear Panel Annunciators ............................................................................5
Table 2.2 Data Transmission Characteristics RS485 ...............................................6
Table 2.3 RS485 Half Duplex Hookup.........................................................................7
Table 4.1 Command Prefix Letters ...........................................................................12
Table 4.2 Command Formats ....................................................................................12
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NOTES, WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
Information that is es ecially im ortant to note is identified by following labels:
• NOTE
• WARNING or CAUTION
• IMPORTANT
• TIP
NOTE: Provides you with information that is im ortant to successfully
setu and use the iServer.
CAUTION or WARNING: Tells you about the risk of electrical shock.
CAUTION, WARNING or IMPORTANT: Tells you of circumstances or
ractices that can effect the instrument’s functionality and must refer
to accom anying documents.
TIP: Provides you hel ful hints.
Before You Begin
Inspecting Your Shipment:
Remove the acking sli and verify that you have received everything listed. Ins ect the
container and equi ment for signs of damage as soon as you receive the shi ment. Note
any evidence of rough handling in transit. Immediately re ort any damage to the shi ing
agent. The carrier will not honor damage claims unless all shi ing material is saved for
ins ection. After examining and removing the contents, save the acking material and
carton in the event reshi ment is necessary.
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Manuals, Software:
The latest O eration Manual as well as free iSeries configuration software and iServer
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PART 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Safety and EMC Considerations
This device is marked with the international caution symbol. It is im ortant to
read this manual before installing or commissioning this device as it contains
im ortant information relating to Safety and EMC (Electromagnetic
Com atibility).
This instrument is a anel mount device rotected in accordance with EN 61010-
1:2001, electrical safety requirements for electrical equi ment for measurement,
control and laboratory. Installation of this instrument should be done by qualified
ersonnel. In order to ensure safe o eration, the following instructions should be
followed.
This instrument has no ower-on switch. An external switch or circuit-breaker
shall be included in the building installation as a disconnecting device. It shall be
marked to indicate this function, and it shall be in close roximity to the
equi ment within easy reach of the o erator. The switch or circuit-breaker shall
meet the relevant requirements of IEC 947–1 and IEC 947-3 (International
Electrotechnical Commission). The switch shall not be incor orated in the main
su ly cord.
Furthermore, to rovide rotection against excessive energy being drawn from
the main su ly in case of a fault in the equi ment, an overcurrent rotection
device shall be installed.
• Do not exceed voltage rating on the label located on the to of the
instrument housing.
• Always disconnect ower before changing signal and ower connections.
• Do not use this instrument on a work bench without its case for safety
reasons.
• Do not o erate this instrument in flammable or ex losive atmos heres.
• Do not ex ose this instrument to rain or moisture.
• Unit mounting should allow for adequate ventilation to ensure instrument
does not exceed o erating tem erature rating.
• Use electrical wires with adequate size to handle mechanical strain and
ower requirements. Install without ex osing bare wire outside the connector
to minimize electrical shock hazards.
EMC Considerations
• Whenever EMC is an issue, always use shielded cables.
• Never run signal and ower wires in the same conduit.
• Use signal wire connections with twisted- air cables.
• Install Ferrite Bead(s) on signal wires close to the instrument if EMC
roblems ersist.
Failure to follow all instructions and warnings may result in injury!
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1.2 Description
This iServer board can be purchased as a stand alone unit, or as an option
for an iSeries monitor/controller (Embedded Ethernet iServer) with a
RS485 communication port interface. Some iSeries monitors/controllers
do not utilize RS485 communications. In such models, the RS485
instructions do not apply.
The Embedded Ethernet Server is designed to connect industrial devices with serial
interfaces to the Ethernet network using the TCP/IP rotocol. It contains an Ethernet
Server and RS-485/422 interfaces.
The standard features include:
• Use standard Web Browser, TCP connection, HTTPGET DOS rogram or Telnet
Simulation for network connectivity.
• Install via RS-485/422 serial ort connection.
• Transfer data from RS-485/422 serial interface to TCP/IP using built-in socket server.
• Use a standard home age or customize web age using s ecial a lets, which are
available on our Web site.
The following exam le illustrates how you can hooku the devices with serial interface
on the net using the Ethernet Server:
Figure 1.1 iServer on the Ethernet Network
COMMUNICATIONS
ETHERNET
DC POWER IN
RX TX ON COL
RESET
+ - N/C
COMPUTER
(COM Port
Redirector)
COMPUTER
(Telnet or
IP enabled
Programs)
COMPUTER
(Standard
Web Browser)
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PART 2
HARDWARE
2.1 Physical Characteristics and Mounting
For hysical dimensions and installation instructions see Quickstart and Manual for
iSeries monitor/controller.
2.2 Rear Panel of iSeries Meter with Embedded Ethernet Server
Figure 2.1 Rear Panel View of i16 and i8 Series Meters
with Embedded Ethernet Server

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2.3 DIP Switches on the iServer
For Di switch access you must remove the main board from the case. Refer to the
Disassembly Instructions in your iSeries Monitor/Controller Quickstart Manual.
Figure 2.2 DIP Switches on the iServer
Table 2.1 Rear Panel Annunciators
Serial Communication Interface Section (For Models with RS485):
Pin 10 -Rx/Tx
Pin 9 +Rx/Tx
Pin 8 Return, Common Ground Shield connection
Network Communication Interface Section:
ETHERNET RJ45 interface for 10BASE-T connection.
RESET Button: Used for ower reseting the iServer.
COL / ACTIVITY LED (Red) Blinking: Indicates network activities (receiving or sending ackets).
ON / NET LINK LED (Green) Solid: Indicates good network link.
TX LED (Yellow) Blinking: Indicates transmitting data to the serial ort.
RX LED (Green) Blinking: Indicates receiving data on the serial ort.
1
432OFF
ON
1
432
OFF
ON
The iServer is shi ed with all
DIP switches in "OFF" osition
1 To change the IP address
from the serial ort
2 To change to default factory
settings
3 To enable/disable DHCP
4 To enable/disable Terminal
Server function

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2.4 Serial Communication Interfaces (For Models with RS485 Port)
The iSeries controller/monitor with the Embedded Ethernet Server o tion board su ort
only RS485/422 interfaces. These standards define the electrical characteristics of a
communication network. The RS485 ort of the Ethernet Server is fully com atible for
use with RS422 instruments. The RS485 is an extended version of the RS422
communication standard which increases the allowable number of devices from 10 to
32 by im roving the electrical characteristics.
• The RS485 standard (multi point) allows one or more devices (multi-dro ed) to be
connected to the Ethernet Server using a two-wire connection (half-du lex) +Rx/+Tx
and –Rx/-Tx. Use of RS485 communications allows u to 32 devices to connect to the
Web Server with cable length u to 4000 feet long.
Although the RS485 is commonly referred to as a "two wire" connection, the
Web Server also rovides a ground/return shield connection to use as a
common connection for EMI noise rotection.
Table 2.2 shows some characteristics of the RS485 communication interface.
Table 2.2 Data Transmission Characteristics RS485
Data Transmission Characteristics RS485
Transmission Mode Differential
Electrical connections 2 wire
Drivers er line 32 drivers
Receivers er line 32 receiver
Maximum data rate 10M bits/s
Maximum cable length 4000 ft (1200 meters)

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2.4.1 Wiring RS485 Interface
RS485 interface uses a two-wire communication system (one for transmitting and one for
receiving) lus a common wire to connect to the shield of the cable. It is recommended
to use a shielded cable with one twisted air.
Use of twisted air and shield will significantly im rove noise immunity.
Figure 2.3 shows multi- oint, half-du lex RS485 interface connections for the iServer.
Figure 2.3 Multi point, Half Duplex RS485 Wiring
Value of the termination resistor is not critical and de ends on the cable
im edance.
Table 2.3 shows RS485 half-du lex hooku between the iServer serial ort and device
with RS485 communication interface.
Table 2.3 Half Duplex Hookup
Pin# iSeries DEVICE # WITH RS485
Pin 9 +Tx/+Rx (+Transmit/+Receive) +Tx/+Rx (+Transmit/+Receive)
Pin 10 -Tx/-Rx (-Transmit/-Receive) -Tx/-Rx (-Transmit/-Receive)
Pin 8 RTN (Common GND) GND (Common GND)
DEVICE #1 DEVICE #29
DEVICE #31
DEVICE #30DEVICE #2
120 Ohm
Termination resistor
GND
-Tx/-Rx
+Tx/+Rx
+Tx/+Rx
-Tx/-Rx
Twisted shielded pair
-Tx/-Rx
-Tx/-Rx-Tx/-Rx
-Tx/-Rx
+Tx/+Rx
+Tx/+Rx
GND
GND GND
GND
+Tx/+Rx
+Tx/+Rx
.........................
.........................
...............................
...............................
iSeries

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2.5 Network Communication Interfaces
2.5.1 10Base T RJ 45 Pinout
The 10BASE-T Ethernet network (RJ-45) system is used in the iServer for network
connectivity. The 10 Mb s twisted- air Ethernet system o erates over two airs of wires.
One air is used for receiving data signals and the other air is used for transmitting data
signals. This means that four ins of the eight- in connector are used.
Figure 2.4 RJ45 Pinout
2.5.2 10Base T Crossover Wiring
When connecting the iServer directly to the com uter, the transmit data ins of the
com uter should be wired to the receive data ins of the iServer, and vice versa. The
10Base-T crossover cable with in connection assignments are shown on Figure 2.5.
Figure 2.5 10Base T Crossover Cable Wiring
Use straight through cable for connecting the iServer to an Ethernet hub.
The orts on the hub are already crossed.
Pin Name Description
1 +Tx + Transmit Data
2 -Tx - Transmit Data
3 +RX + Receive Data
4 N/C Not Connected
5 N/C Not Connected
6 -Rx - Receive Data
7 N/C Not Connected
8 N/C Not Connected

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PART 3
NETWORK CONFIGURATION
3.1 Network Protocols
The iServer can be connected to the network using standard TCP/IP rotocols. It also
su orts ARP, HTTP (WEB server), DHCP, DNS and Telnet rotocols.
3.2 Ethernet (MAC) Address
MAC (Media Access Control) address is your com uter's unique hardware number.
When you're connected to the LAN from your com uter, a corres ondence table relates
your IP address to your com uter's hysical (MAC) address. The MAC address can be
found on the label of your device and contains 6 bytes (12 characters) of hexadecimal
numbers XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX hex
For exam le: 0A:0C:3D:0B:0A:0B
Remove the small label with the default IP address and there will be room to ut
your IP address. See Figure 3.1 and Figure 3.2.
Figure 3.1 i8 Labeling
Figure 3.2 i16 Labeling
MODEL NO:
SERIAL NO:
INPUT POWER:
IP:
#.# #.#

3.3 DHCP
DHCP, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol enables individual com uters or devices to
extract their IP configurations from a server (DHCP server). If the DHCP is enabled on
your iServer, as soon as the iServer is connected to the network, there is an exchange of
information between DHCP server and the iServer. During this rocess the IP address,
the Gateway address, and the Subnet Mask will be assigned to the iServer by the DHCP
server. Note that the DHCP server must be configured correctly to do such assignment.
If fixed or static IP address is desired, the DHCP must be disabled. The iServer is
shi ed with DHCP disabled (factory default). The DHCP can be enabled by setting the
DIP switch # 3 to the “ON” osition (refer to Figure 3.3).
Figure 3.3 DIP Switch on the iServer
3.4 DNS
DNS, Domain Name System enables individual com uters and devices to be recognized
over a network based on a s ecific name instead of an IP address. For exam le, instead
of having to use http://192.168.1.200 (IP address), you would use only http://eis03ec or
any eight character name stored as Host Name under Access Control menu in the
iServer Home Page. The default DNS name for an iServer is "eis" followed by the last
four digits of the MAC address of that articular iServer.
1. It is very im ortant to communicate with the network administrator in order to
understand the DHCP and its existing configurations on the host server,
before enabling the DHCP on the iServer.
2. The iServers are shi ed with a default static IP address of
192.168.1.200 and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.
3. On Novell networks or Windows 2000 where the DCHP is an u dated
function of DNS this feature may be beneficial since a articular name can be
assigned eliminating the need for the IP address, as described in Section 3.4.
10
10
1
432OFF
ON
1
432
OFF
ON
DIP switch # 3 shown
in “ON” osition

3.5 IP Address
Every active device connected to the TCP/IP network must have a unique IP address.
This IP address is used to build a connection to the iServer’s serial ort. Every com uter
using TCP/IP should have a unique 32-bit address. It is divided into two ortions, the
network ID and the host ID. For instance, every com uter on the same network uses the
same network ID. At the same time, all of them have a different host ID. For more details
about the IP address see Appendix B.
3.5.1 Default IP Address
The iServer is shi ed with a default IP address set to 192.168.1.200 and Subnet Mask
of 255.255.255.0. If you are going to use a Web browser or Telnet rogram to access
the iServer using its default IP address, make sure that the PC from which you’re
establishing the connection has an IP address that is in the same range as the iServer’s
IP address (192.168.1.x, where xcan be any number from 1 to 254.
Your PC’s IP address cannot be the same as the iServer’s IP address).
You also need to make sure that your PC’s Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. This is a
good way to access the iServer over the network and make any configuration changes
needed. If the factory default address is already in use on your network, use an Ethernet
crossover cable between your com uter and the iServer and modify the IP address or
any other settings within the iServer.
3.6 Port Number
All TCP connections are defined by the IP address and a ort number. A ort number is
an internal address that rovides an interface between an a lication running on your
com uter and the network through the TCP/IP rotocol.
There are three default TCP socket ort numbers assigned to the iServer:
1. Port (socket) number 1000 when using HTTPGET rogram.
2. Port (socket) number 2000 when trying to access your serial device connected to
the serial ort of the iServer.
3. Port (socket) number 2002 when trying to access the iServer itself for reading or
changing the settings. This can be done using Telnet a lication.
Exam le: C:\>Telnet 192.168.1.200 2002
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PART 4
OPERATIONS
An industrial device with serial interfaces (PLC, CNC controllers, PC, Data Dis lay
Devices, etc.) can be connected to the serial ort of the Web Server.
4.1 SERIAL INTERFACE CONFIGURATION Communication Protocol
A data communication rotocol defines the rules and structure of messages used by all
devices on a network for data exchange. A ty ical transaction will consist of a request to
send from the MASTER followed by the res onse from one or more SLAVE devices.
Either a single ( oint-to- oint) or multi-dro network (multi- oint) is ossible.
4.2 Command Structure
There are different command ty es associated with communication between the
Ethernet Server and your device shown in Table 4.1, which shows the Command Prefix
Letters (Command Classes)
Table 4.1 Command Prefix Letters
COMMAND PREFIX
(COMMAND CLASS) MEANING
^AE S ecial read, Communication arameters
P (Put) Write HEX data into RAM
W (Write) Write HEX data into EEPROM.
G (Get) Read HEX data from RAM
R (Read) Read HEX data from EEPROM
U Read status byte
V Read measurement data string in decimal format
X Read measurement data values in decimal format
D Disable
E Enable
Z Reset
4.3 Command Formats
Table 4.2 shows the command formats for the Ethernet Server.
Table 4.2 Command Formats
For "P" and "W" Command For "G" and "R" Command For "X", "V", "U", "D", "E",
classes: classes: & "Z" Command classes:
Point to point mode Point to point mode Point to point mode
* ccc<data><cr> * ccc <cr> * ccc <cr>
Multi point mode Multi point mode Multi point mode
* nnccc [<data>]<cr> * nnccc <cr> * nnccc <cr>
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Where:
"*" is the selected Recognition Character. You may select any ASCII table symbol from
"!" (HEX address "21") to the right-hand brace (HEX "7D") exce t for the caret "^", "A",
"E", which are reserved for bus format request.
"ccc" stands for the hex-ASCII Command Class letter (one of eleven given in Table 4.1),
followed by the two hex-ASCII Command Suffix characters identifying the meter data,
features, or menu items to which the command is directed.
"<data>" is the string of characters containing the variable information the com uter is
sending to the meter. These data (whether BCD or binary) are encoded into hex-ASCII
character (see A endix D for binary-hex-ASCII chart), two characters to the byte.
Square brackets [indicating o tional status] enclose this string, since some commands
contain no data.
"<nn>" are the two ASCII characters for the device Bus Address of RS485 communication.
Use values from "00" to hex "C7" (199 decimal).
The following format is used for each byte sent and received through serial port of
Ethernet Server:
1. Seven or Eight-bit binary, Hexadecimal (0 ... 9, A ... F)
2. Two hexadecimal characters contained in each eight-bit field of the message
3. 1 start bit; 7 or 8 data bit; 1 Sto Bit; Odd, Even (No Parity) Bit
The figure below shows the bit sequences when a byte is transmitted or received
through the Ethernet Server.
LSB MSB
LSB – Least Significant bit
MSB – Most Significant bit
Least Significant beat sent first
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START 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 STOP PARITY

4.4 OPERATIONS
This iServer can be used and configured in several ways, de ending on user’s
reference and network setu . It can be used in Telnet simulation mode where it
emmulates serial communication o eration over a network cable or directly from a Web
browser, like Netsca e or Internet Ex lorer.
If DHCP and DNS servers are used, the connection is very sim le, you do not need to
worry about IP address, MAC address, or network conflicts, all of these issues are solved
for you by your network DHCP and DNS server. All that is left for you to do, is to use a
straight/normal network cable to connect the device to a hub and ower it u . Then you
can go to your com uter that is connected over the same network and from the MS-DOS
Prom t window ty e "ping eisxxxx" followed by the last four digits from the MAC address
located on the side or back of the device.
Figure 4.1 Pinging eis03ec MS DOS Prompt
This roves that the connection is ro er and you can get into configuration or run mode
using the Telnet or Web browser.
4.5 Setup and Operation Using a Web Browser
a) Start your web browser.
b) From the browser you ty e http://eisxxxx using the last four-digits from the MAC
address label located on the device if DHCP and DNS are used. If a static IP address
is used, then simly ty e http://x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the iServer’s IP address.
c) The Home Page, shown below, will be dis layed.
d) From the dro -down window you can select the ty e of device connected (iSeries,
iDRN, iDRX, iR2, INFB, or iLD) then ress U date to get to the Home Page.
C:\>ping eis03ec
Pinging eis03ec with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=15ms TTL=60
Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=60
Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=60
Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=60
Pinging statistics for eis03ec:
Packets: Sent=4, Received=4, Lost=0 (0% loss)
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum=8ms, Maximum=15ms, Average=9ms
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4.5 Setup and Operation Using a Web Browser (continued)
Figure 4.2 Device Type
Figure 4.3 iServer Home Page Menu
In order to access certain menu items of the iServer Home Page, users may be
rom ted for a Login Password.
Figure 4.4 Login and Administrator Passwords
Login Password: This allows users to access and modify all of the iServer Home Page
menu items, exce t “Access Control”, which requires an Administrator assword (refer to
Section 4.5.5). The “Read Devices” does not require a assword.
The default Login assword is 12345678. This assword can be u to 16 al ha-numeric
case-sensitive characters.
ADMINISTRATOR
ADMINISTRATOR
LOGIN
LOGIN
htt ://192.168.1.200 htt ://192.168.1.200
SERVER HOME PAGE
SERVER HOME PAGE
htt ://192.168.1.200
Address
Read Devices
Device Setup
Configuration
Terminal Emulation
Serial Device Query
Access Control
iSERVER
iSERVER
htt ://192.168.1.200
Update Reset
Device Type Selection:
Firmware Version x.x
iSeries
iDRN
iDRX
iR2
INF B
iLD

4.5.1 Read Devices
• Read variables from u to eight different devices.
• Read u to eight variables from the same device.
• Read and write the set oint values to the device.
Figure 4.5 Read Devices
4.5.1.1 Device Setpoints
• When you click on Device No in the Read Device Page, you can edit the Set oints.
Figure 4.6 Device Setpoints
4.5.2 Send Raw Command
• Send single command and receive res onse.
Figure 4.7 Serial Device Query
Command
Res onse
*01 X01
01X01092.4
SERIAL DEVICE QUERY
htt ://192.168.1.200
Address
Send
SERIAL DEVICE QUERY
DEVICE SETPOINTS
DEVICE SETPOINTS
htt ://192.168.1.200
Address
Device No. (R01)
Main Menu
Set oint #2: 0.
Set oint #3: 0.
Set oint #4: 0.
Set oint #1: 0.
Update Reset
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1. iSeries1 092.4 Deg.C
Auto U date
READ DEVICES
htt ://192.168.1.200
Address
000
READ DEVICES
092.4 Deg. C
Main Menu
Click on Device No. on the left to query/change Device Set oints
If you have 000, click the Auto U date
button to manually refresh the age.
If you want to change the time
interval of the age refresh, enter the
amount of seconds in the box.