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Helmholz REX 100 WiFi Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide REX 100 WAN|WiFi Version from FW 1.9.0 www.helmholz.de...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The information in this Quick Start Guide is, however, updated on a regular basis. When using your purchased products, please make sure to use the latest version of this Quick Start Guide, which can be viewed and downloaded on the Internet at www.helmholz.de.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    REX 100 router before installing the router in your system. You will need the serial num- ber in order to configure the REX 100! 2. Preparing the REX 100 unit 2.1 REX 100 WiFi Connect a WiFi-compatible antenna and ensure that a radio connection to a WLAN access point (e.g. DSL modem) is possible. Antennas are available separately as accessories.

  • Page 4: Access To The Myrex24 V2 Portal

    2.3 Connection The REX 100 must be supplied with 24 V DC at the wide range input 18 – 30 V DC via the provided connector plug. The terminal (FG) is for the functional ground. Connect this correctly with the refer- ence potential. 2.4 Digital inputs IN1 and IN2 The alarm inputs can be activated with potential-free switches, buttons or relay contacts. E-mail recipients who need to be notified are configured and activated via the alarm management in the myREX24 V2 portal. Depending upon the setting, it is possible to initiate the establishing of a connection to the myREX24 V2 portal via IN1. The use of these functions is optional. The green PWR LED lights up when the supply voltage is switched on. The boot pro- cess starts following the internal system check (duration of approx. 25 sec.), which is indicated by the blinking RDY LED (for approx. 90 sec.). The REX 100 is ready for...
  • Page 5 - Your login name is composed of a user name preceding the @ character and the name of your company. Example: admin@helmholz - Following the initial login, you will be prompted to register a new, individual password for your account.

  • Page 6: Initial Router Configuration Via The Myrex24 V2 Portal

    4. Initial router confi guration via the myREX24 V2 portal The following information goes over the basic confi guration steps required in order to be able to establish a VPN portal connection. A description of the expanded func- tions can be found with the online help or in the manuals/white papers. As soon as you have successfully logged into the portal for the fi rst time, you will be prompted to individualize your access data once (user names/passwords). Only subsequent to this can a new project be created. 4.1 Create new project Navigation: Administration > Projects Click on the plus in the project overview and assign a project name in the subse- quent window (all other entries/information can be provided later). 4.2 Creating a new device Navigation: Administration > Projects > Project (here: “Project1”) Click on the plus in the selected project and then on “Create new device”.
  • Page 7 4.3 Confi gure REX 100 (connection data) Only the “Interfaces” menu is relevant for the initial confi guration. Navigation: Administration > Projects > Project (selected project) > New Device (selected device) Click on the editing symbol in order to process the settings of the relevant sub- menu. The following menus are signifi cant for the initial confi guration: - LAN All REX 100 routers come with a LAN-side IP address of 192.168.0.100/24 as a default. Modify the IP address and the subnet mask in keeping with the specifi cations from the machinery network.

  • Page 8: Router Configuration Transfer Options

    5. Router confi guration transfer options The created device confi guration can be transferred to the actual REX 100 unit in a variety of ways. 1. Download to PC The confi guration fi le is saved on the PC and subsequently transferred to the REX 100 using a USB stick (page 9, chapter 5.1). You can choose this procedure when the REX 100 router cannot be reached through either the local network (LAN) or through the Internet during commissioning. Pre- requisite: the confi guration PC has a connection with the myREX24 V2 portal. 2. Prepare for Synchronization (First Start Assistant in the REX 100 necessary) To this purpose you provide the confi guration data for downloading in the portal. The confi guration is automatically transferred to the REX 100 as soon as the REX 100 connects with the portal. (Page 10, chapter 5.2).
  • Page 9 5.1 Transfer of the confi guration using a USB stick 1. Log-In at myREX24 V2 2. Create/edit and download the REX 100 configuration 3. Save the configuration file 4. Transfer the configuration The USB-based confi guration method can be used if the REX 100 cannot be reached either through the local network (LAN) or through the Internet. The prerequisite for this is a PC with a USB terminal, an Internet connection to the myREX24 V2 portal and an FAT-formated USB stick. In the myREX24 V2 portal, select the “Download to PC” option in the device settings. Download the confi guration fi le provided by the myREX24 portal to your PC and save it on a FAT-formated USB stick. The fi le is called myrex24.mbn for the initial com- missioning of the REX 100. All of the following confi guration fi les generated for this router are automatically generated by the system as myrex24.mbnx. Never rename this fi le.
  • Page 10 5.2 Prepare for synchronization with the “First Start Assistant” 3. Carry out First Start Assistent 1. Log in via shDIALUP in the REX 100 2. Create REX 100 configuration 4. Automatic synchronization and prepare for synchronization 5.2.1 File confi guration in the myREX24 V2 portal to be picked up As soon as the REX 100 router has established an Internet connection with the portal, the REX 100 is automatically verifi ed for your account on the basis of its unique serial number and the confi guration is automatically transferred to the REX 100. This method is also ideal in the event that you need to carry out retroactive changes to the device settings.
  • Page 11 The website can then be reached for subsequent confi guration with the URL: http://192.168.0.100. Authenticate yourself with the user: helmholz and the password: router. The First Start Assistant then opens. Note: Make sure that there are no address space confl icts with any other network interfaces (do not assign the same IP address more than once) in order to be able to communicate with the REX 100 unit properly.
  • Page 12 REX 100 WiFi The access data for the WLAN-specifi c settings are established by the responsible network administrator. The settings for access through a proxy server are also stored in this input screen as needed. Select the following setting from the list of portal servers: “V2 Europe”. The code for the session key is optional and is established with the initial confi guration. No entry must be made for the initial commissioning. Confi rm with “Next”. The settings in the assistant are now complete. Click on “Apply”. The REX 100 saves the entries and you are then forwarded to the “Device status” page (page 15, chapter 5.3). The individual connection steps are displayed there for informational purposes. As soon as the REX 100 has successfully connected with the myREX24 V2 portal through the Internet, it picks up the confi guration stored for it and activates it automatically.
  • Page 13 5.2.3 Synchronization of the myREX24 V2 portal confi guration As soon as the REX 100 has logged into your account in the portal, you can transfer retroactive changes to the REX 100 at any time with “Synchronize”. Where there is an existing myREX24 V2 portal connection, the REX 100 checks cyclically whether there is a new confi guration available for its serial number and then loads it automatically. When, for example, you have edited the LAN IP address, the “Device confi gura- tion is not up to date” symbol appears next to the Online LED. Click here to initiate the synchronization. Alternatively, the corresponding menu can also be opened via the symbol The synchronization function must always be confi rmed through the following dialog. In this menu you can defi ne additional security aspects as required. When you generate a unique key for the download here, this must be entered in the “First Setup Assistant” at the REX 100 website for purposes of verifi cation (page 10, chapter 5.2.1). Quick Start Guide REX 100 WAN|WiFi...
  • Page 14 The status page on the REX 100 router's web interface will show the router's connec- tion status and active configuration data. To this purpose, enter the LAN IP address of the REX 100 into the address bar of a browser. The REX 100 must be accessible to this purpose, meaning that the TCP/IP address of a PC must be in the same IP subnet. Authenticate yourself with the standard user: helmholz and the password: router. To get more information on each step of the router connection, click on the Info icon in the status fields. In the event of irregularities or interruptions when establishing the connection, the diagnostics page supports you with troubleshooting. In the event of an error, the...
  • Page 15 5.3 Transfer configuration via a local LAN connection 1. Log in via shDIALUP 2. Create/edit and download the REX 100 configuration 3. Search for REX 100 in the LAN 4. Transfer the configuration In order to transfer the configuration from a PC through a local LAN connection, the configuration PC must allow for two simultaneous network connections: 1. The PC must be active in the Internet with the shDIALUP software 2. The PC and the REX 100 to be configured must be connected in the same network via LAN In practical terms this is possible as follows: - PC with two network adapters/Ethernet connections - Notebook with WLAN and Ethernet connection - PC or notebook with additional switch at the workspace...
  • Page 16 Procedure: - Connect the free LAN port of your PC (LAN adapter) to the REX 100 unit's LAN port with a standard CAT-5 patch cable. - Select the option “Transfer confi guration to the REX 100” in the REX 100 device settings in the myREX24 V2 portal (shDIALUP) (page 8, chapter 5). The menu for the transfer function opens (the Windows fi rewall appears at the fi rst start; allow access to the corresponding network). Select the appropriate network adapter in the “select network adapter” selection menu. The search starts with a broadcast with “scan”. When the REX 100 with the appropri- ate serial number is found, the transfer can be started with “go>>”. After the confi guration has been successfully transferred, the REX 100 automatically carries out a restart and uses the new settings. In order to leave the menu, click “CANCEL” Quick Start Guide REX 100 WAN|WiFi...

  • Page 17: Establishing A Vpn Connection To Your Rex 100

    6. Establishing a VPN connection to your REX 100 Note: The following steps presume that the REX 100 has already been confi gured and that you have successfully logged into your account with shDIALUP. Logged in REX 100 routers are shown identifi ed with a green circle in the dashboard view. The VPN connection is established by clicking on the connection button The number of active connections is shown in the menu bar. The connection status with the REX 100 is represented with an orange LED. In order to end the connection of a remote access, please click the in the meantime yellow and animated connection button and then confi rm the disconnection of the remote connection.

  • Page 18: Tips And Tricks

    7. Tips and tricks 7.1 Establishing of connection isn't working If the connection to the portal does not work on the first try, please install our “shCHECK” testing tool on a PC. This freely available program checks whether the ports needed to successfully establish a connection to the myREX24 portal have been approved. This means that the network at the system (from which a REX 100 router with WAN interface creates the connection with the Internet) can be checked, as can the network with the PCs meant to connect with the portal via the dial-in software shDIALUP. Background: - shDIALUP and the REX 100 establish an outbound TCP connection with the address v2.myrex24.net (5.39.123.21). - In order to be able to establish a secure connection to the myREX24 server with shDIALUP or REX 100, at least one of the following TCP ports (80, 1194, or 443) re- quired for the VPN tunnel must be open. Port 80 is locked in the example shown to the right. However, the connection with the myREX24-V2 server can be established via ports 443 or 1194. Please clarify which setting is required in advance with the responsible IT department on site.
  • Page 19 7.3 Device configuration: Services – mail settings If you would like to use the function for the automatic sending of e-mails of the REX 100 (WAN), port 25 (SMTP) may not be blocked in the firewall in the customer network. You can also use alternative e-mail servers to send e-mails. 7.4 Device configuration: Services – NTP server For purposes of time synchronization of the REX 100, this carries out a comparison at regular intervals. Where necessary, you can individually set the preset NTP server and the interval. Quick Start Guide REX 100 WAN|WiFi...

  • Page 20: Remote Maintenance Of Ethernet Cpus

    - Please note that the P1 LAN interface is started delayed for technical reasons in the event of a device reset/switching on of the device in the case of REX 100 WiFi devices. - When connecting additional Ethernet participants (PLC/panel) on the REX 100, it must...

  • Page 21: Description Of Leds And Buttons

    9. Description of LEDs and buttons 10. Restoring the REX 100 router to its default settings In order to reset the REX 100 to the factory settings, the following steps are neces- sary: 9.1 LED display - Apply a supply voltage (or press “RST”) until the PWR LED lights up. - Wait until the RDY LED flashes. Indicator light for the power supply - Press the FCN button for approx. 10–15 seconds until the USR LED flashes orange. Readiness indicator - After you release the FCN key, the REX 100 reboots and once again has the factory (this LED must show a solid light after a max. of 110 s) settings Off: There is no active Internet or VPN connection Important: The IP address of the REX 100 LAN interface is reset to 192.168.0.100/24.

  • Page 22: Load Configuration/Firmware Update From Usb Stick

    11. Load configuration/firmware update from USB stick Note: Ensure that either only the firmware file or only the configuration file is found in the root directory of the USB stick. If you wish to update both the firmware and the configuration, carry out the following steps consecutively for each file. To provide the REX 100 with a configuration or perform a firmware update from a USB stick, please carry out the following steps: - The start process of the device must be completed (PWR & RDY LEDs light up...

  • Page 23: Technical Data

    12. Technical data REX 100 WAN (700-875-WAN01) Dimensions (DxWxH) 32 x 59 x 76 mm - Pollution degree Weight Approx. 130 g - Altitude Up to 2 000 m Number of inputs | type 2 | 24 V DC, as per DIN EN 61131-2 Type 2 - Temperature cable rating 87 °C WAN interface - Type 10 Base-T/100 Base-T - Connection RJ45 socket - Transmission rate 10/100 Mbps LAN interface - Type...
  • Page 24 REX 100 WiFi (700-875-WIF01) Certifications CE, UL Dimensions (DxWxH) 32 x 59 x 76 mm UL 61010-1/ UL 61010-2-201 Weight Approx. 130 g DC 24 V (18 ... 30 V DC, Number of inputs | type 2 | 24 V DC, as per DIN EN 61131-2 Type 2 - Voltage supply SELV and limited energy circuit) WiFi interface - Pollution degree IEEE802.11b/g & 802.11n (1T1R mode), - Type - Altitude Up to 2 000 m to 150 Mbps - Temperature cable rating 87 °C...

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