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Installation Guide
IG 014 / Rev. 1.5
support.ewon.biz
eWON Flexy - Base Units
This installation guide describes the hardware of the
eWON Flexy - Base Unit and explains how to get
started with the embedded web site.

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  • Page 1 Flexy - Base Units Installation Guide IG 014 / Rev. 1.5 This installation guide describes the hardware of the eWON Flexy - Base Unit and explains how to get started with the embedded web site. support.ewon.biz...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.3.4. Main Connector ........................ 18 3.3.5. Four Slots for Extensions ...................... 18 3.3.6. Specific interfaces to 4-Ports Switch models (eWON Flexy 101 & 201) ....19 3.3.7. Specific interfaces to Serial-Port Models (eWON Flexy 102 & 202) ......20 3.3.7.1. LAN Port ........................20 3.3.7.2.
  • Page 3 4.5.2. Energy Demand Points (Extension Cards) ..............27 4.5.3. Power Balance Check Example ..................27 5. eWON Flexy IP Address and Access to the Web Configuration ......... 28 5.1. Factory Default IP settings ......................28 5.2. Powering ON ..........................28 5.3.
  • Page 4: Product Summary

    Chapter 1 Product Summary 1. Product Summary The present Installation Guide describes the hardware of the eWON Flexy Base units as well as the basic software features needed to install the equipment. 1.1. Introduction The eWON Flexy is the first modular industrial M2M router available on the market.
  • Page 5: Modular Concept Of The Ewon Flexy Family

    Product Summary 1.2. Modular Concept of the eWON Flexy Family The eWON Flexy family is a range of modular industrial gateway/router. As the name eWON Flexy suggests, it has been designed to enable numerous different combinations by addition of Extension Cards.
  • Page 6: Functions Of The Ewon Flexy

    Chapter 1 Product Summary 1.3. Functions of the eWON Flexy The following section lists the different main features supported by the eWON Flexy 201H. M2M Data Gateway M2M Router (Flexy 10x) (Flexy 20x) Open VPN ● ● Talk2M connections ●...
  • Page 7: Typical Applications

    Table: List of the available part numbers - Note - The MA extension means Multiple language A (ENG, FR, DE, SPA) The part number syntax is explained in #3.1.Base Unit Label Page 7 / 40 eWON Flexy - Base Units | IG 014...
  • Page 8: Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information

    Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information 2. Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information 2.1. Scope The present section addresses safety, environmental & regulatory Information for the eWON Flexy Base units. They generally have a similar compliance frame but some aspects differ. For example, in the case of telecommunication Extension Cards, additional directives, standards and instructions apply.
  • Page 9: Conformity To European Directives

    The Base Units and these extension cards have been duly certified by authorized bodies: • UL Certificate of Compliance (COC) # 20160502-E350576 • CB certificate # DK-53957-UL These certificates can be downloaded as PDF files on the eWON Support web site: http://support.ewon.biz/flexy & http://support.ewon.biz/flexy-h.
  • Page 10: Reference Standards For Type Tests

    IEC60068-2-27 2.5. Internal Battery 2.5.1. Purpose and Reference All eWON Flexy Base Unit models features a small battery for RTC-backup in case of power failure. The life expectancy of the battery is greater than 10 years from product manufacturing date.
  • Page 11: Battery Replacement Procedure

    The RTC battery is located on the mother board in the alignment of slot 3 starting from the left (when the eWON logo is on the right side). 1. Power the unit off and wait 30 seconds before working on it.
  • Page 12: Field Implementation & Environmental Conditions

    2.6. Field Implementation & Environmental Conditions 2.6.1. Ingress Protection The eWON Flexy Base Units have an IP20 protection grade. Therefore, the eWON Flexy Base Units are NOT suited for outdoor mounting. They have to be integrated in an electrical cabinet, protected from excessive heat, humidity and dust. Do not push any sharp object into the air vents or openings of the equipment.
  • Page 13: Earthing

    OEM, explaining the labeling requirements, options and OEM User Manual instructions that are required. The host OEM User Manuel (eWon's manual) must contain clear instructions on how end- • users can find and/or access the module and the FCC ID...
  • Page 14: Base Unit Hardware Description

    Base Unit Hardware Description 3. Base Unit Hardware Description 3.1. Base Unit Label The identification label of the eWON Flexy base units is placed on the right hand side of the housing. The different parts of the label are described below: Part Number...
  • Page 15: Syntax Of The Part Number (Pn)

    3.1.2. Marks Marks Description Conformité Européenne or European Conformity (EC) 0682 Notified Body Number, warrantor of the CE Mark validation UL Recognized (Underwriters Laboratories) FCC Federal Communications Commission Page 15 / 40 eWON Flexy - Base Units | IG 014...
  • Page 16: Mechanical Dimensions

    The provision of empty space in front of the slot fillers is for the connectors of Extension Cards. Even if the application requires no Extension Card(s) you might plan the free space anyhow, in case you need to add one or more later on. Page 16 / 40 eWON Flexy - Base Units | IG 014...
  • Page 17: Base Unit Interface

    4 slots fillers (that can be removed and replaced by Extension Cards) Main board communication interfaces (depending on the Base Unit type) (In our example: 4 Ethernet Ports) Page 17 / 40 eWON Flexy - Base Units | IG 014...
  • Page 18: Led Panel

    Currently not supported, the Base Unit operates normally without SD-Card inserted. 3.3.4. Main Connector The eWON Flexy is powered via its main connector using a male connector (a mating female connector with screw terminals is delivered with the eWON Flexy Base Unit).
  • Page 19: Specific Interfaces To 4-Ports Switch Models (Ewon Flexy 101 & 201)

    Chapter 3 Base Unit Hardware Description 3.3.6. Specific interfaces to 4-Ports Switch models (eWON Flexy 101 & 201) 4 x RJ45 ports switch LAN Ethernet 10/100. The device LAN interface consists of a four ports auto-sense Ethernet switch (10/100 Mbps).
  • Page 20: Specific Interfaces To Serial-Port Models (Ewon Flexy 102 & 202)

    § 5.1 Factory Default IP settings. 3.3.7.2. Serial Port The configuration of the physical serial mode is done via the eWON software configuration. Possible configurations are RS232, RS422 and RS485. No dip switch settings required. Port specifications, see Ethernet Link...
  • Page 21: 4-Ports Switch Interfaces

    Chapter 3 Base Unit Hardware Description 3.3.8. Specific interfaces to MPI-Port Models (eWON Flexy 103 & 203) 1 x RJ45 ports switch LAN Ethernet 10/100. SubD 9 female MPI-port. 1500V functional galvanic isolation through the power supply isolation from ground.
  • Page 22: Extension Cards

    FLA xxxx - designates cards that fit into “A” slots • FLB xxxx - designates cards that fit into “B” slots • FLX xxxx - designates cards that fit into both “A” and “B” slots • Page 22 / 40 eWON Flexy - Base Units | IG 014...
  • Page 23 2 last slots only (B) An example of hardware configuration is shown in the picture below: Base Unit Flexy 201 featuring 3 different Extension Cards. Slot compatibility markings. Page 23 / 40 eWON Flexy - Base Units | IG 014...
  • Page 24: Extension Card Insertion

    It probably means you are trying to put it in a wrong slot. In such a case, check slot compatibility of the relevant Extension Card. Refer to § #4.1.Base Unit Slot Compatibility. Page 24 / 40 eWON Flexy - Base Units | IG 014...
  • Page 25: Powering On The Base Unit With Its Extension Cards

    4.3. Powering On the Base Unit with its Extension Cards The normal boot sequence of the eWON Flexy takes approximately 25 seconds to complete. During this process, all LEDs of the left row go ON for a while, except BI1 as long as the RESET button is not pressed.
  • Page 26: Extension Card Power Requirements

    “accepted” Extension Cards. 4.5. Extension Card Power Requirements The internal power converter of the eWON Flexy Base units has been thought to cover a broad range of different combinations of Extension Cards. Users should make sure the total power demand of the Extension Cards does not exceed the capabilities of the Base Unit.
  • Page 27: Energy Demand Points (Extension Cards)

    Energy Demand 2 Serial Ports Extension FLA 3301 Energy Demand Single Ethernet Extension FLX 3101 Energy Demand 3G GSM Extension FLB 3202 Energy Balance 17 > 0 = OK 8 > 0 = OK Page 27 / 40 eWON Flexy - Base Units | IG 014...
  • Page 28: Ewon Flexy Ip Address And Access To The Web Configuration

    Connect one of the LAN-ports of your eWON Flexy with your PC point-to-point or through a network provided there is no risk that default IP-address of the eWON (10.0.0.53) would conflict with another connected device.
  • Page 29 Chapter 5 eWON Flexy IP Address and Access to the Web Configuration Start the eBuddy utility on your PC In the home page, select Set IP Address Fill out the Serial Number of your Flexy or click on Browse and select it. The Serial Number of the Flexy is on its label, see §...
  • Page 30: Ewon Flexy's Web Interface

    5.4. eWON Flexy's Web Interface To access the web pages of your eWON Flexy proceed as follows: Connect the PC to one of the LAN port of the eWON Flexy. • Open your Internet browser and access the eWON Flexy internal Web page by •...
  • Page 31: Resetting The Ewon Flexy

    The reset button B1 is located on the right side of the Base Unit (see § 3.3.2 Reset Button). The reset function of this button is active only if pressed while powering on. The eWON Flexy features two type of reset levels. A table follows with the impacted configuration zones per reset level.
  • Page 32: Second Level Reset (Factory Reset)

    1,5 sec OFF (*). The eWON Flexy does NOT restart in normal mode by itself and remains running in this diagnose mode. • You have to power the eWON Flexy OFF and ON again to reboot the unit in normal mode. As described before, the eWON returns to its default COM parameters and factory IP addresses (like LAN 10.0.0.53) after this level 2 reset is performed.
  • Page 33: Reset Impact Matrix

    Talk2M config + key Proxy configuration Memory configuration Impact Reset Level 2 Nothing User(s) (factory reset) adm password Tags IO Server config Gateway config eWON Identification User Web site User Scripts Page 33 / 40 eWON Flexy - Base Units | IG 014...
  • Page 34: Appendix A - Connector Pinout & Related Specifications

    (between +12 and +24 VDC) Output signal Digital Output connected to the drain of the MOSFET transistor Output signal (0V ground) connected to the emitter of the MOSFET transistor Page 34 / 40 eWON Flexy - Base Units | IG 014...
  • Page 35: Specification Of The External Power Supply

    A.2 - Specification of the External Power Supply The eWON Flexy must be powered by a safety Limited Power Source (LPS) for use in Class 2 circuits in accordance with clause 2.5 of UL/IEC 60950-1 Ed2. Standard, 12-24Vdc, 30W min. Certified for 65°C and for altitudes up to 2000m.
  • Page 36: Serial Interface (Ewon Flexy 102 & 202)

    The maximum current flow into this transistor has a characteristic above the value specified in the eWON, in order to cope with the switching power losses. The transistor used is in an open drain type with predrive. This means the relay power supply has to be supplied from an external source to the predrive electronics.
  • Page 37: Mpi Interface (Ewon Flexy 103 & 203)

    Appendix A - Connector Pinout & Related Specifications A.5 MPI Interface (eWON Flexy 103 & 203) Characteristic Value Physical mode MPI (1500V galvanic isolation through the power supply isolation from ground) Baud rates From 9,6 kBauds to 12,0 MBauds Polarization 100 kΩ...
  • Page 38: Appendix B - Flexy Products Overview

    Demand Guide + Name compatibility (firmware) (1) Points (2) reference FLA 3301 ●●○○ IG-016-0-EN 2 Serial-Ports FLX 3101 ●●●● IG-017-0-EN Ethernet 10/100 FLX 3401 ●●●● IG-018-0-EN 8DI-4AI-2DO Page 38 / 40 eWON Flexy - Base Units | IG 014...
  • Page 39 Base Unit level. - Important - Since July 2016, the FLX 3401 has been tagged as End of Life and is being replaced by the FLX 3402 Page 39 / 40 eWON Flexy - Base Units | IG 014...
  • Page 40: Revision

    No part of this handbook can be reproduced, transmitted or copied in any way without written consent from the manufacturer and/or the authors of this handbook. eWON sa Page 40 / 40 eWON Flexy - Base Units | IG 014...

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