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  • Page 1 10 Ethernet i.LON ® Adapter User’s Guide 078-0195-01D...
  • Page 2 Echelon, LON, L , LNS, LonTalk, Neuron, LonMaker, ORKS i.LON, and the Echelon logo are trademarks of Echelon Corporation registered in the United States and other countries. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means,...
  • Page 3 Preface This document describes how to connect and configure the i.LON 10 L ® adapter. ORKS i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 4: Welcome

    The i.LON 10 User’s Guide describes the hardware of the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter and also describes the configuration web pages hosted by the i.LON 10. Audience The i.LON 10 User’s Guide is intended for use by network installers who need to connect the i.LON 10 adapter to their L network.

  • Page 5: For More Information And Technical Support

    • Power supply. For the free-topology model, this is an Echelon model 780x0 series power supply; for the power-line model, this is a Tamura 425x12400P power supply. • i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter Quick Start Guide. For More Information and Technical Support If you have technical questions that are not answered by the documentation you can get technical support from Echelon.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    IC Compliance Statement – Class B......................2-8 VCCI Compliance Statement – Class B ITE ....................2-8 3 Using the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter with a 10BaseT Connection . 3-1 The i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter General Configuration Page ..............3-2 4 Using the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter With a Modem ......4-1 Connecting The i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter to a Modem ................
  • Page 7 Appendix A Using the Webconvert Utility ..........A-1 The Webconvert Utility ..........................A-2 Webconvert Utility Log Messages......................A-3 Appendix B The xDriver Software.............B-1 Download and Install the OpenLDV Driver ....................B-2 Using the L Interfaces Control Panel Applet ..............B-2 ORKS i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide...
  • Page 8 Preface...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter and how it fits into the i.LON family of products. i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 10: The I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter

    Alarms initiate xDriver connections to an LNS service center where the alarm is processed and dispatched. The i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter is available in two models, free topology and power-line. The free topology model contains a TP/XF-FT-10 transceiver and can be connected to a TP/XF-FT-10 L channel.

  • Page 11: I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter Hardware

    10 Ethernet Adapter. It also provides a template that can be used to mount the i.LON 10. See the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter Quick Start Guide for step by step instructions on how to connect the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter hardware.

  • Page 12: I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter I/O

    10 Ethernet Adapter I/O The two models of the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter (power line and free-topology), have an identical form factor and have identical I/O with the exception of the differing L network connectors and the Band In Use LED on the ORKS power-line model.

  • Page 13: Power Input

    Neuron Chip Databook for more information). Connect LED Yellow LED that illuminates steadily if the ORKS i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter is connected with an LNS server. It is dark when no LNS server connection exists. Wink LED Yellow LED that flashes 5 times when the ORKS i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter receives a...

  • Page 14: I.lon 10 Serial Port Pinout

    Security Access Reset. i.LON 10 Serial Port Pinout When connecting a DCE modem with a DB-9 serial port to the i.LON 10, the signals are communicated as shown in Table 2-1. Table 2-1 DCE Modem to DTE i.LON 10 Adapter Connection (DB-9 to DB-9)
  • Page 15 Modem When connecting a DCE modem with a DB-25 serial port to the i.LON 10, the signals are communicated as shown in Table 2-3. Table 2-3 DCE Modem to DTE i.LON 10 Adapter Connection (DB-25 to DB-9)

  • Page 16: Mounting The I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter Hardware

    1. Determine if you want to mount the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter horizontally or vertically. 2. Insert two #6 flat-head screws into the surface upon which the i.LON 10 is to be mounted. For horizontal mounting, these screws should be placed 73.5 mm apart.

  • Page 17: I.lon 10 Hardware Specifications

    Be sure the heads of screws are protruding slightly from the mounting surface. 3. Slide the i.LON 10 Ethernet adapter onto the screws. You may need to adjust the screws into or out of the wall slightly to assure a secure mounting.

  • Page 18: Ic Compliance Statement - Class B

    Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. i.LON 10 Ethernet Hardware...

  • Page 19: Using The I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter With A 10Baset Connection

    Using the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter with a 10BaseT Connection This chapter discusses how to configure the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter’s General Setup web page to facilitate communications between the L network and the LNS Server using ORKS TCP/IP. i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: The I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter General Configuration Page

    10 Ethernet Adapter’s web pages, ensure that: • The PC is on the same subnet as the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter. By default, the IP address of the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter is 192.168.1.222. The IP address is reset to this value whenever a security access reset (see Performing a Security Access Reset in Chapter 5) is performed.
  • Page 21 This field has a maximum of 63 characters. By default the Hostname is iLON10. DNS Suffix The IP domain name in which the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter is installed. This value is optional. This field has a maximum of 63 characters.
  • Page 22 Service Pack 8, Update 1, and earlier. Set this option to notify the xDriver when the IP address of the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter changes. This may resolve connectivity problems if a non-static IP address is used. Using i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter with a 10BaseT Connection...
  • Page 23 Service Pack 8, Update 1, and earlier. This option is only available if Notify xDriver Each Time IP Address Changes is checked. If the i.LON 10 attempts to inform the xDriver of an IP address change and is not successful, this is the amount of time before another attempt is made.
  • Page 24 Using i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter with a 10BaseT Connection...

  • Page 25: Using The I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter With A Modem

    Using the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter With a Modem This chapter describes how to connect a modem to the i.LON 10 Ethernet adapter and how to configure the PPP web page to allow the i.LON 10 to dial-out, accept incoming calls, and respond to shoulder-tap.

  • Page 26: Connecting The I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter To A Modem

    You must use a straight through modem cable to connect the i.LON 10 to the Modem. A crossover cable will not work. In order to for a modem to communicate with the i.LON 10, it must support all of the following signals: Tx, Rx, GND, RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR and CD. Check with the modem manufacturer to confirm that the modem you want to use supports these signals.
  • Page 27 100 server. By default, this is the IP address of the i.LON 10 incremented by one (e.g. if the IP address of the i.LON 10 is 10.1.4.14, the address assigned to an incoming call will be 10.1.4.15).
  • Page 28 Each profile contains the following options: Username The username to be used by the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter when connecting to an ISP. This name can be up to 63 characters. If you are using a GSM/GPRS modem, you should leave this field blank.
  • Page 29 “ATE0Q0V1S0=0&C1&B1M1.” The B1 command causes the modem to automatically use the bit rate used by the i.LON 10 (this commend is not available in non-US Robotics modems). See GSM/GPRS Service Providers Tested with the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter,...

  • Page 30: Configuring The I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter For Dial-Out

    5. Set Number of Retries to Use When Attempting Outbound PPP Connection Attempts. 6. If Enable Ethernet is checked, check Use PPP as Dial Backup when Ethernet Link Fails. If this is not set, the i.LON 10 will never attempt to dial out. 7. Click Submit.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting Dial-out Problems If you are having trouble getting the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter to connect to an ISP, perform the following tests: Test the Modem To test the modem, follow these steps: 1. Connect the modem to your computer’s serial port using the straight-through modem cable used to connect the i.LON 10 to the modem.
  • Page 32 LNS server attached to the Internet. To test the ISP phone number and account, follow these steps: Using i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter with a Modem...
  • Page 33 PC in the previous sections. 2. Access the i.LON 10 via HTTP and configure it for dial-out, as described in Configuring the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter for Dial-out, earlier in this chapter.

  • Page 34: Configuring The I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter For Dial-In

    This should force the i.LON 10 to dial-out. Watch the modem LEDs for activity and listen for dial tone, ringing, and connection: • If the modem LEDs do not flash, the i.LON 10 is probably not communicating with the modem.
  • Page 35 HyperTerminal, set the Bits Per Second to the same rate as used to communicate with the i.LON 10. Set Data Bits to 8, Parity to None, Stop Bits to 1, and Flow Control to Hardware, as shown in the following figure: 3.
  • Page 36 Use the same username and password specified in Test the ISP Phone Number and Account, earlier in this chapter. 3. Force the serial port to a fixed baud rate that will match the i.LON 10. Append &N6&U6 to the Modem Initialization String on the PPP Setup Web page (i.e.

  • Page 37: Configuring The I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter For Shoulder Tap

    This IP address should be one greater than that of the i.LON 10 device (i.e. if the i.LON 10 device’s IP address is 192.168.1.222, the PPP adapter entry will show an IP address of 192.168.1.223).

  • Page 38: Analog Modems Tested With The I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter

    5. Set Respond to Shoulder Tap after <x> Rings. If the i.LON 10 receives a call of at least this many rings, once the caller has hung up, the i.LON 10 will initiate a dial-out session.

  • Page 39: Using Gsm/Gprs Modems With The I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter

    Using GSM/GPRS Modems with the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter In order for a GSM or GPRS modem to communicate with the i.LON 10, it must support all of the following signals: Tx, Rx, GND, RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR and CD.
  • Page 40 4-16 Using i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter with a Modem...

  • Page 41: I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter Security

    10 Ethernet Adapter Security This chapter describes the security of the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter. i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Performing A Security Access Reset

    192.168.1.222 and the user name and password are set to ilon/ilon; they are changed back to the values set on the Setup and Security web pages once the i.LON 10 is reset. In order to access the i.LON 10, i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter Security...

  • Page 43: I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter Security Web Page

    10 Ethernet Adapter Security Web Page Access the Security web page by clicking the Security link on any i.LON 10 web page. If the Allow Access to Secure Pages Without Security Access Reset (SAR) option is set (see below), this page is accessible even without performing a security access reset.
  • Page 44 Allow HTTP Access Set this option to allow users to access the i.LON 10 web pages with the exception of the Firmware Page and the Security Page (both of which can only be accessed after a security access reset). If set, enter a Username and Password that will grant access.
  • Page 45 Adapter to use PAP authentication if the ISP Connection Attempts does not support CHAP authentication. This value is used any time the i.LON 10 makes an outgoing call, whether it initiates the call itself or makes it as a response to a shoulder tap.

  • Page 46: Securing The I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter

    Securing the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter By default, the i.LON 10 Ethernet adapter is configured for ease of use – most security features are disabled so as to allow you to access and configure the i.LON 10 device as quickly as possible.
  • Page 47 • Allow and Authenticate Incoming PPP Connections – Disable this option unless you will be dialing into your i.LON 10 in the field. If you leave this option enabled, be sure to change the default Username and Password. If you will not be dialing directly into the i.LON 10, you should also disable the Allow and Authenticate Incoming PPP Connections.
  • Page 48 10 Ethernet Adapter Security...

  • Page 49: Uploading I.lon Network Adapter Firmware And User Web Page

    Uploading i.LON Network Adapter Firmware and the User Web Page This chapter describes how to use a TFTP application to upload upgrades to the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter Firmware and the User Web Page. i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 50: Uploading I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter Firmware

    4. Click Begin Firmware Upgrade Sequence. 5. Open any TFTP client application and point it to 192.168.1.222. You must use this IP address even if you have changed the IP address of the i.LON 10 device. 6. Execute the following TFTP command: put <local-hex-file-name>...

  • Page 51: Upgrading To Firmware Version 2

    Uploading a User Web Page The i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter can host an additional web page of up to 32kB . This feature is provided as a convenience to store information such as the site name or the company logo.

  • Page 52: Using The Microsoft Tftp Client

    10 Ethernet Adapter. For example, to upload the file ETH0006.hex from c:\temp to an i.LON 10 with an IP address of 192.168.1.222 and a password of ilon, you would issue the following command: C:\>tftp –i 192.168.1.222 PUT c:\Program Files\iLON 10...

  • Page 53: I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter Diagnostics

    10 Ethernet Adapter Diagnostics This chapter describes the diagnostic information from the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter. i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 54: I.lon 10 Diagnostics

    Status page and the Event Log page. Viewing i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter Status You can check the status of the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter by clicking the Status link from the Setup web page. The Status page appears as shown in the following figure: This web page displays the status of the i.LON 10.

  • Page 55: Viewing The I.lon 10 System Log Web Page

    The i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter System Log web page lists network events. This web page is accessed by clicking the System Log link on the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter web page. This web page appears as shown in the following figure:...
  • Page 56 The following events are logged in this web page: Message Description The i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter unit has =====iLON-10 Started===== been started in one of the following ways: • by plugging in the power adapter. • by saving a new configuration.
  • Page 57 Authentication for the ENCRYPTED Authentication packet did not pass. Every ENCRYPTED packet that fails authentication will be logged. The data in the packet is not logged. Port #n: Received This message indicates that the LNS i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide...
  • Page 58 Port #n: Could not deliver IP This message indicates that the i.LON 10 address event to LNS server could not successfully notify any LNS server of the new IP address.
  • Page 59 ###.###.###.###:##### This message indicates that the TCP Port #n: Connection closed by session is being closed by the i.LON 10. us to host at ###.###.###.###:##### This message indicates that the remote Port #n: Connection closed by...
  • Page 60 19 - no data is available for this operation 20 - no route available from this host to destination host 21 - storage device can accept no more data (eg. disk full) 22 - requested option is not available i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter Diagnostics...
  • Page 61 LNS incorrect server. This error can indicate that a version 2.0 i.LON 10 is being used with a version of LNS older than LNS 3 Service Pack 8, Update 1. This message should normally be followed...
  • Page 62 CHAT: Modem connected with returned a "CONNECT" string with any remote host (CONNECT string) 'string' returned by the modem. This message indicates that the i.LON 10 AUTOPPP: Shoulder Tap receives a shoulder tap call and is trying detected. Attempting call...
  • Page 63 Message Description to dial out. This message indicates that the i.LON 10 AUTOPPP: Incoming call has received the configured number of accepted rings and has issued an "ATA" command to the modem to answer the call. These messages indicate that there were...
  • Page 64 The previous three messages, may include one of the following reasons: (ISP_specific_message) – A message sent by the ISP and passed on to the i.LON 10 system log. Contact your ISP for more information on this message. (no reply to echo requests) – PPP echo requests do not result in a response from the PPP peer.

  • Page 65: Performing A Self-Test

    Performing a Self-test To perform a self-test on the i.LON 10, click the Perform Self-Test link on the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter Web page. The i.LON 10 application halts and a self- test procedure begins. A self-test can only be performed when the i.LON 10 is in security access mode.

  • Page 66: Restoring Factory Defaults

    Restoring Factory Defaults To reset the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter to its factory defaults, click the Factory Defaults link on the i.LON 10 Web Page. This link is only available after a security access reset. The following web page opens: To restore factory defaults, click Yes.

  • Page 67: Rebooting The I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter

    Access Reset. Rebooting the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter To reboot the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter, click the Reboot link on the i.LON 10 Web page. The following Web page opens: To reboot the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter, click Reboot Now. You will have to wait approximately two minutes for the reboot to complete.
  • Page 68 7-16 i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter Diagnostics...

  • Page 69: Establishing An Uplink Connection Through The I.lon 10 Ethernet Adapter

    Establishing an Uplink Connection Through the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter This chapter describes how to establish an uplink connection through the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter. i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 70: Uplink Connections

    The predetermined downlink port will be used for monitoring or control that following the uplink event. Talk to your ISP or IT department to ensure that the i.LON 10 is able to receive messages on these ports.
  • Page 71 4. Start an LNS application that listens for xDriver Broker events. See the LNS for Windows Programmer’s Guide, xDriver Supplement for more information. i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide...
  • Page 72 Establishing an Uplink Connection Through the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter...

  • Page 73: Appendix A Using The Webconvert Utility

    The Webconvert utility is a program that is used to convert web pages into the Intel hex format (.hex extension) that can be downloaded to the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter. This appendix contains instructions for using the Webconvert utility. See Uploading a User Web Page in Chapter 6 for more information.

  • Page 74: The Webconvert Utility

    “plain/text” mime type. To use the Webconvert utility, follow these steps: 1. Open the i.LON 10 folder on the i.LON 10 CD and run webconvert.exe (You can also copy this file onto your PC). The Webconvert utility starts, as shown in the following figure: 2.

  • Page 75: Webconvert Utility Log Messages

    See Uploading a User Web Page in Chapter 6 for information on using a TFTP client to upload a converted Web page to an i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter. Webconvert Utility Log Messages The following log messages may appear when attempting to convert a folder:...
  • Page 76 The i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter has a maximum size of 32 kB Total Converted to store web pages. If the size of the files in the folder you Data size is selected is greater than 32 kB, this message will appear. The greater than 32 conversion will be cancelled.

  • Page 77: Appendix B The Xdriver Software

    Appendix B The xDriver Software This appendix describes how to install and configure the xDriver software to allow the i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter to communicate with the LNS Server. i.LON 10 Ethernet Adapter User’s Guide...

  • Page 78: Download And Install The Openldv Driver

    LNS server to each of your i.LON 10s. A separate entry is required for each i.LON 10 you plan to connect to the LNS server with xDriver. The default xDriver will access the appropriate entry each time it initiates a connection to an i.LON 10,...
  • Page 79 Registry entry for an i.LON 10 if you are using the Windows NT, Windows 2000 or Windows XP platforms. 3. Enter the name for the new i.LON 10. This will be used as a lookup key to access the proper Registry entry each time xDriver initiates a connection to this i.LON 10.
  • Page 80 Maximum Length: 63 chars Legal Chars: A-Z, a-z, “-“, 0-9 Comments: Enter the TCP/IP hostname of the i.LON 10. xDriver will use the hostname to connect to the i.LON 10. DNS Suffix Maximum Length: 63 chars Legal Chars: A-Z, a-z, “-“, 0-9,”.”...
  • Page 81 Use Static IP Comments: Click the Use Static IP Address button Address to manually enter the IP address of the i.LON 10. You must enter an IP address in the form x.x.x.x, where x is an integer in the range 0-255.
  • Page 82 Default Profile. Or, click Apply to save all changes and continue editing the i.LON 10’s settings. You can modify an i.LON 10’s settings later by selecting it from the list of network interfaces, and clicking the Network Interface Properties button. You can remove an i.LON 10 from the Windows Registry by selecting it from the list,...

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