OUMAN Ouflex A User manual

Freely programmable automation device
USER MANUAL
OUFLEX
- Ouflex A is a DIN-rail-attachable, monitoring-, controlling- and regulating device.
- The DIN-standard-compatible structure of the Ouflex A device enables installation
to most common cabinets.
- Detachable strip connectors make installation easier.
Key words:
Active alarms
Alarm history
KEY WORDS
Internet-based on-line control room
for professional remote
control and monitoring (optional).
Local Web Server
remote control and monitoring (op-
tional).
Use of a GSM phone requires that
the GSM modem (optional) is con-
nected to the controller.
OUNET EH-net

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Ouflex A is a DIN-rail-attachable and freely programmable device designed for monitoring, controlling and
regulating. The device is programmed with Ouflex BA Tool utility and the prepared program is loaded to the
Ouflex device via Ethernet connection. It is possible to increase the number of I/O-points with external I/O-mo-
dules via Modbus RTU connections.
You can move from one function to another by turning the control knob of your OuflexA device. By pressing
the control knob (= OK), you can enter any function to examine it in detail. This way you can see the related
measurements, state information, settings, time programs, etc.
OK
OK
OK
Some of the information in your Ouflex A device may be
hidden. You can see the hidden menus by pressing OK for a
few of seconds. Similarly, you can hide them again by pres-
sing OK for a few of seconds. Hiding information that you
seldom need to change or look into makes the HMI simpler.
When visible, this information is shown indented.
There may be a maintenance code in use in your Ouflex A
device. In this case, you can see the information even when
it’s locked, but you can’t make changes to settings without
entering the maintenance code. Normally, you lock the most
critical settings behind the maintenance code, or settings
that require expertise.
There is a symbol in front of a setting that requires main-
tenance code.
Press OK
for a few
seconds
Hidden menus
Maintenance code
Turn the control knob
to navigate in the menu.
Press the control knob to
enter the menu and ac-
cept the changes.
Control knob and OK
ESC button
Press ESC button to cancel changes or move back to
previous menu. Holding the key down for a few seconds
of time returns the controller to its basic mode. The dis-
play shows the basic view, the background light dims
and the keyboard locks if the locking function is in use.
Time
Date
Language
SMS settings
12:04 >
13.08.2018 >
English >
System settings
Info button

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Contents
1 System settings .................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Setting date, time and language .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Text message (SMS) settings ..............................................................................................................................4
1.3 Network settings .................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.1 IP settings .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.2 Time settings .......................................................................................................................................................7
1.3.3 Access settings ...................................................................................................................................................7
1.4 Display settings .................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.5 Type info ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.6 Lock code ..............................................................................................................................................................9
1.7 Do backup and restore factory settings .................................................................................................................10
1.8 Log ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
2 Alarms ....................................................................................................................................................................11
3 Point information ................................................................................................................................................14
3.1 Wiring info ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.1 Measuring point control/ manual control ..........................................................................................................14
3.2 Bus points ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Time programs .................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.1 Present value .................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.2 Weekly schedule .............................................................................................................................................. 16
3.3.3 Special days .................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.3.4 Exception schedule ........................................................................................................................................... 17
4 Settings .................................................................................................................................................................18
5Naming ..................................................................................................................................................................19
6 Communication via a mobile phone ..................................................................................................................19
7 Ouex A device I/O connections and structure .................................................................................................20
Extension units ....................................................................................................................................................22
Technical information ...........................................................................................................................................24

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1.2 Text message (SMS) settings
Use of text messaging requires that the Ouflex A is connected to a
GSM modem (additional equipment).
System settings > SMS settings
1 System settings
System settings include setting the time, date and language, as well
as text message (SMS) settings, network settings, display settings and
device type information.
Time 17:01
Date 13.08.2018
Language English/English
Daylight saving On >
>
>
>
Time
19:44
hh:mm
Enter the hours
1.1 Setting date, time and language
It is important that time and date are correct. Alarm information, for
instance, shows when an alarm has activated and inactivated. It is
highly recommendable to ensure that time and date are correct when
you are making time programs with the weekly program or special
calendar. The device clock takes daylight savings and leap years into
account automatically. The clock has a backup for power outages lut
to three days.
Hours and minutes can be set separately.
1. Set hours and press OK to accept.
2. Set minutes and press OK to accept.
3. Press Esc to cancel and exit if needed.
You can change the HMI language here if device has more than one
language.
System settings > Time
System settings > Language
Language
Suomi/Finnish
English/ English
Svenska/ Swedish
System settings
Take the GSM modem into use:
1. Enter your SIM card PIN code.
2. Switch the device o.
3. Connect the modem. Connect the modem USB connector to the device USB host connector. Connect the modem
power supply to the device conectors 93 (+) and .
4. Switch the power on. The controller initializes the modem and detects the message center (the message not
visible on the display).center number is
5. Check the signal strength and status of the modem from the controller display.
6. Enter Device ID (optional).
7. Test the SMS communication. Send a message to Ouflex A: Keywords. If the controller replies with a message
containing a list of key words, text message communication is ok. If the controller doesn’t send a text messa-
ge, make power cut and turn it back. Retest the text message communication. If communication fails to verify
that the message center number has not been manually entered. Press and hold ok for the hidden menus to
open. If the messagecenter number is assigned, delete the number. The number can be removed most conve-
niently by placing the first character in place “blank” and then pressing for a long time OK. Then use the sys-
tem as powerless and turn it on again, and the controller automatically retrieves the message center number
(the number does not appear on the display). Test for communication.
Date
Mon 13.08.2018
dd.mm.yyyy
Enter the day:
1. Set day and press OK to accept (name of weekday is updated au-
tomatically).
2. Set month and press OK to accept.
3. Set year and press OK to accept.
4. Press Esc to exit.
System settings > Date
System settings > Daylight saving
Daylight saving
On
Off
You can hide/show this setting by pressing OK for a few seconds.
By selecting Daylight Saving Time, Ouflex A automatically goes into
summer and winter time.

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Device ID
0
O U 0 1
When Ouflex A device starts up, it will automatically detect whether the mo-
dem is connected or not and then initialises modem.
You may give your Ouflex A device a device ID. In SMS com-
munication, always type the device ID in front of the keyword
(e.g. OU01 MEASUREMENTS. Note the empty digit between device ID and
the keyword.)
Signal strength is expressed with description: ”Excellent”, ”Good”, ”Moderate”,
”Low”, ”Very low” and ”Initialization failed”. If signal strength is “Very low” or “No
network”, try changing the modem’s location or use an external antenna.
If the unit displays ”Initialisation failed,” check that the SIM card is correctly
installed.
Enter Ouflex A device the same PIN as as the GSM modem’s SIM card PIN.
Approve: Press OK a number of seconds
Cancel: Press ESC a number of seconds
1. Connect the modem USB-connector to
the device USB host connector.
2. Connect the modem power supply to
the device conectors 93 (+) and .
When connect modem supply to
Ouflex A connectors Ouflex A reboot
automatically.
Signal strength:
SMS PIN:
Modem status:
Device ID:
SIM card status:
Ouman GSM modem is connected to modem using an USB cable. The modem
has a fixed antenna that can replaced with to an external antenna with a 2,5m
cord (optional equipment) if needed.
Mode Explanation / Instructions
Connected The modem is ready for use.
Not connected The modem is not connected or the connection is incorrect
Mode Explanation / Instructions
Unregistered The subscription agreement is not valid.
Registered The SIM card is ready for use.
PIN error Incorrect PIN code. Enter the SIM card PIN code in Ouflex A device.
PUK The SIM card is locked (PUK code).
Press the small black SIM card release button with, for example, a pen tip. SIM card
holder pops out. Pull out the SIM card holder. Do not try to remove SIM card holder
without pressing the SIM card release button first!
Insert SIM card into the slot and make sure it settles properly. Push the slot back to
its place. Enter the SIM card PIN code in Ouflex A device. Make sure PIN inquiry is in
use in the SIM card.
You can check the status of the modem also on the modemLED indi-
cator light.
SIM card slot
SIM card release button
Antenna
mounting
point
ESC
93
1
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Setting the IP address manually:
1. Go to DHCP and press OK.
2. Select ”O” and press OK to accept selection. If DHCP function is
on, manual changes in ”Subnet mask”, ”Gateway address”, ”Name
server address” and ”IP address” will be ignored.
3. When set IP-settings manually you need to ask correct settings in
that LAN admimistarator.
OBS. Never try to guess the correct settings. Incorrect settings
cause problems, and the network is work properly.
4. Select ”Update network settings”.
IP settings
DHCP Off >
Gateway adress 0.0.0.0 >
Subnet mask 0.0.0.0 >
IP address 0.0.0.0 >
Nameserver address 0.0.0.0 >
Update network settings >
IP settings
Setting the IP address using DHCP function:
1. Go to DHCP and press OK.
2. Select ”On” and press OK to accept selection.
3. Wait approximately one minute. If DHCP is still ”O” after one minute,
setting the IP address and network settings was not successful. Eit-
her the settings used previously or factory settings have been taken
in use. In this case, the device does not necessarily function in the
network. The reason for this is usually that the required DHCP ser-
vice is not in use in the network, or it is out of order, or the network
cables have not been connected properly. Check the network cable
connections and/or make sure DHCP service is in use.
4. If DHCP is ”On”, network settings were successfully chanced and
the device now functions in the network. Device IP address is
shown on display.
System settings > Network settings > IP settings
1.3.1 IP settings
1.3 Network settings
There are two alternative ways to set the Ouflex A device IP address
and network settings:
1. IP address is retrieved via DHCP function. This requires that DHCP
service is in use in the network and network cables have been
connected.
2. IP address is set manually.
System settings > Network settings
Network settings
IP-address x.x.x.x >
Hostname
Connection status Ofine >
IP settings >
Time settings >
Access settings >
Modbus TCP/IP >
SNMP >
FTP Off >
Modbus RTU slave (COM3 (A2/B2)) >
Modbus RTU master (COM2 (A1/B1)) >
ModbusRTUmaster (COM1(RJ45 in the end ofdevice)) >
Device has fixed Hostname. Hostname can be used to connect to devi-
ce from Ouflex tool or Ounet.
Connection status indicates whether Ouflex A device is in the network
or not. Ouflex A device can be connected to a local network or the
Internet. If you use a protected VPN connection using OUMAN Access
service, the controller displays the network mode OUMAN Access.
The Ouflex A device should not be connected to a public Internet
network without a firewall!

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System settings > Network settings > Time settings
Time settings
NTP server 3..pool.ntp.org >
NTP server 2 83.145.237.222 >
Time zone 2 >
Daylight saving On >
1.3.2 Time settings
Automatic time update from the network on two dierent time ser-
vers. If no access to the primary NTP server is available, the devi-
ce uses the NTP server 2 server. You can change the time zone. In
Finland, zone 2 (+ 2h) is used. The daylight saving is as a default on
the device. In this case, the device will automatically switch from
normal to summer time according to calendar.
Access settings
Access Off >
Access IP 0.0.0.0
Access name
Connection satus Ouman Access OUMAN ACCESS – service enables you to make a remote connection
(useful with Ounet use) to Ouflex device from internet without any
extra hardware. All you need is a normal internet-connected LAN
with firewall and you have to ensure that certain ports to Internet
are open.
OUMAN ACCESS- service is “o” by default in Ouflex A.
OUMAN ACCESS- service is taken in use in following way: Ouman
salesperson feeds in the target and billing information to the Ouman
system and activates the service based on the serial number of the
Ouflex A device. After that, you have to activate the ACCESS service
from the device.
OUMAN ACCESS- device can be connected to LAN if following condi-
tions are fulfilled:
1. LAN is routed via Internet
The Access service operates on the Internet so the Access service is not
available if the device is not connected to the Internet. The Access device
examines the availability of Internet connection by sending a Ping packet to
the Internet server at 3-minute intervals.
The network must allow the ICMP outwards from any port and the receipt of
the reply message to the same port.
2. The VPN protocol used by Access service outwards is not blocked
The Access service is based on the VPN connection which the Access device
creates to the Access server.
The network must allow the UDP outwards from any port to the port 1194 and
the receipt of the reply message to this port.
3. Time service protocol outwards is not blocked
The Access service works only when the clock in the Access device shows
the correct time. The clock is set to the correct time automatically from the
network using the NTP protocol.
The network must allow the UDP outwards from any port to the port 123 and
the receipt of the reply message to this port.
System settings > Network settings > Access settings
1.3.3 Access settings

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Modbus TCP/IP
Modbus TCP port (internal registers) 5 0 2 >
Max connections 5 >
Idle timeout 0 >
Function active On >
Modbus TCP_IP_Gateway >
SNMP
IP address >
Functon active On >
Modbus TCP server settings are changed via Modbus TCP/IP settings.
It is possible to communicate with an Ouflex A device and the Mod-
bus/RTU slave devices connected to it via Modbus TCP/IP interface.
Modbus TCP port (internal registers): Port number 502 is reserved
for communication of Ouflex A device. Information of Modbus regis-
ters of Ouflex A device are read through this port. Recommendation
is that the value should not be changed unless there is a compelling
reason.
Max connections: It is possible to decrease server load by changing
this setting that defines the maximum number of simultaneous con-
nections from dierent IP addresses to the server. Recommendation is
that the values should not be changed unless there is a compelling
reason.
Idle timeout: This setting defines the time after which the server clo-
ses an inactive connection. Recommendation is that the value should
not be changed unless there is a compelling reason.
Allowed address: It is possible to improve the information security
of the system by taking permitted connection address into use. If the
value is 0.0.0.0, connections to the server are permitted from any IP
address. If you define one permitted connection address, connections
to the server are not permitted from any other IP address.
Function active: This selection either enables or disables the entire
Modbus/TCP communication.
A1,B1
RJ45
A2,B2
Modbus TCP/IP settings
System settings > Network settings -> ModbusTCP/IP
System settings > Network settings -> SNMP
Modbus TCP/IP gateway -> Modbus RTU master
System settings > Network settings -> ModbusTCP/IP-> FTP
It is possible to connect three Modbus/RTU buses to an Ouflex A de-
vice. Each bus has its own port address that is used to communicate
with bus devices via Modbus/TCP interface. ”Modbus RTU master 1
(A1,B1)” setting defines the TCP/IP port for Modbus 1. Similarly, Mod-
bus RTU master 2 (A2,B2)” setting defines the TCP/IP port to Modbus
2. ”Modbus RTU master (RJ45)” setting defines the TCP/IP port that
functions as a gateway to Ouflex I/O extension bus. Gate addresses
can be changed.
SNMP settings: SNMP function can be used to send notifications
about alarms activating, inactivating and being acknowledged via
SNMP protocol to a desired server.
IP address: The IP address of the target server to which messages
are sent.
Function active: This selection either enables or disables the entire
SNMP function.
Retry delay (min): If the alarm is not acknowledged in Ounet, Ouflex
A sends SNMP messages again. The retransmission is limited to max
240 minutes. By setting the Retry delay to 0, the retransmission is is
disabled.
FTP
Ouflex A device support also FTP but read only mode. So cases this
can be use to read Modbus templates from device to Ounet.
Network settings
Modbus TCP/IP >
SNMP >
FTP Off >
Modbus RTU slave >
Modbus TCP/IP gateway
Modbus RTU master 1 (A1, B1) 504 >
Modbus RTU master 2 (A2,B2) 505 >
Modbus RTU master 3 (RJ45) 503 >
Modbus RTU master 1 (A1,B1)
Approve: Press OK for a number of seconds
Cancel: Press ESC for a number of seconds
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1.4 Display settings
1.5 Type info
Type information shows the device platform version and application
version. The name of application and version is determined by the user
of OuflexTool. This information is useful especially in case of mainte-
nance or upgrade.
System settings > Display settings
System settings > Type info
Display settings
Display version xxxxx
Contrast 75 >
Type information
Serial number xxxxxxx
Application version 0.0.0
Ouman Ouex 0.0.0
Display 1.1.1
Platform SW
75 >
You can adjust contrast. If you wish the display to be brighter, set a
smaller numerical value. The setting range is 50… 100. The display
changes after you have confirmed the setting change.
1.6 Lock code
System settings > Lock code
Not in use
In use
You can read Ouflex A device information and change settings.
You can read Ouflex A device information but you can not change set-
tings without entering the lock code. The factory setting of lock code
is 0000. If you take lock code into use, change the code for security
reasons.
Lock code function Description
Lock code
Display settings >
Type information >
Connections, meas. and states >
Lock code Not in use >
Lock code
In use
Not in use
>
If you take lock code into use, you can read Ouflex A device information
when the device is locked, but you can not change settings. It is recom-
mended, for example, that you take lock code into use if the device is
located so that anyone could reach it and change settings (e.g. deac-
tivate burglar monitoring). Locking the device and changing the lock
code prevents unauthorized use of the device.
Modbus RTU master 1 (COM2 (A1/B1))
A1/ B1
Baudrate 960 0 >
Data bits 8 >
Stop bits 1 >
Parity None >
Delay between packages 10 ms>
Modbus RTU slave (COM3 (A2/B2))
A2/ B2
Address 1 >
Baudrate 960 0 >
Data bits 8 >
Stop bits 1 >
Parity None >
Modbus RTU master 3 (COM1 (RJ45))
RJ45
Baudrate 960 0 >
Data bits 8 >
Stop bits 1 >
Parity None >
Delay between packages 1 ms >
System settings -> Network settings -> Modbus RTU slave (COM3 (A2/B2))
System settings -> Network settings -> Modbus RTU master 1 (COM2 (A1,B1))
System settings -> Network settings -> Modbus RTU master 3 (COM1 (RJ45 in the end of device))
Ouflex A device can be connected to Modbus RTU bus as a master or a
slave device. Bus settings are configurable. Every device connected to
the same bus must have unique address and same baud rate, number of
data bits, number of stop bits, and parity.
If a device is unstable on the bus, it may be possible to get the bus trac
stable by increasing the delay between the packets.

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1.8 Log
System settings -> Log
Press OK for a number of seconds to show hidden settings. If you want
to restore factory settings, restore backup or do backup you have to
enter the service code. You can also reset the measurement history.
System settings
System settings
Lock code Not in use >
Restore factory settings >
RRestore backup >
Do backup >
Restore factory settings >
RRestore backup >
Do backup >
Log >
System settings
Restore factory settings >
RRestore backup >
Do baciup >
Log >
It is recommended to make a backup as soon as Ouflex A has been
taken into use and property-specific settings have been made. You
may also restore factory settings.
All the parameters which are saved in the non-volatile memory will
be included in the backup. Such parameters are e.g. all the setting
values, time programs and namings.
If you have taken lock code into use, you may change the code.
System settings > Change lock code
Ouflex A device asks you to enter the current code. The factory setting
of lock code is 0000.
Turn the control knob and press OK to accept each number.
Press ESC to return to the previous square.
Press OK for a number of seconds to accept the code.
Press ESC for a number of seconds to cancel
Give lock code
0 0 0 0
Approve: Press OK for a number of seconds
Cancel: Press ESC for a number of seconds
1.7 Do backup and restore factory settings
It is recommended to make a backup as soon as Ouflex A has been
taken into use and property-specific settings have been made. You
may also restore factory settings.
System settings -> Backup
System settings -> Restore factory settings
System settings -> Do backup
Show measurement history on display.
To see trend line, select the wanted measurement and
press Info button.
You can also rename the measurement.
To delete log from device, select ”Reset measure history”.
Trend log 28.01 08:26:19 [ 34.7 °C ] ( s )
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