The enclosure of the e-light may only be opened by eks technicians; the devices do not contain any components that must be maintained by the customer. Personnel requirements...
The installation instructions in this manual must be followed exactly so that the EMC threshold values indicated are maintained. Disposal instructions The device acquired by you may not be disposed of with regular household waste, but must rather be returned to eks Engel GmbH & Co. KG for disposal.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 4 of 74 Foreword Overview of the e-light product family The devices in the e-light product family are industrial Ethernet switches including management features that can be configured comfortably and easily via a web application. These enable low-cost installation of industrial Ethernet bus, star, and ring structures with switching functionality.
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 5 of 74 Update, save, and back up the system configuration via TFTP, HTTP and USB Profinet (Conformance Class B, Netload Class III) Note: Depending on the version of the programmed software, devices can be delivered featuring other functions.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 10 of 74 2 Hardware Description The front of the e-light switches is equipped with extensive displays, which provide information concerning the current status of the devices. In addition to USB data line connections and the RS232 line for configuration, there is also a reset button for resetting the device to the factory settings in case of an unknown IP address and a labeling field for entering the programmed IP address.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 11 of 74 2.2 Reset button The reset button can be used to restart the switch or to reset the configuration to the initial value: Restart: Hold the button pressed down for a second and release it as soon as all LEDs light up. The switch is now restarted.
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 12 of 74 The switch is not the manager in the MRP ring Green Profinet-AR-Status Online Status Profinet-AR-Status Offline Voltage failure, port error, configured alarm active Fault No voltage failure, no port error, and no configured alarm active Status Meaning...
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 13 of 74 (Ethernet port) Blinking Sending or receiving packets No connection available Table1: LED description...
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 14 of 74 2.5 Ports 2.5.1 RJ-45 ports e-light features four, six or eight RJ-45 ports, depending on the design, each with transfer rates of 10 mbps or 100 mbps. The ports detect the data rate automatically. Sending and receiving lines are crossed appropriately via MDI/MDI-X auto-crossover so that connections are able to be established with other devices, independent of the cable type used (1:1 or crossed).
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 15 of 74 2.5.3 Wiring Use twisted-pair cable of category 5 or better to connect the RJ-45 ports. The electrical connection cable between the switch and the connection partner (switch, hub, workstation, etc.) may not be longer than 100 meters.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 16 of 74 Note: Please note the corresponding cable cross-section of at least 0.5 mm or 12~ 24 AWG during wiring. 2.5.5 Differential relay connection Clamping terminals K1/K2 and K3/K4 each feature a potential-free differential relay contact. The relays act as alarm receivers and can be connected in the software with different alarm triggers.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 17 of 74 2.6 Installation on DIN mounting rail e-light switches are equipped with a fastener for 35 mm top-hat rails as per DIN EN 60175. To install the top-hat rails, snap the devices onto the top side of the rail (Figure 4 left) and then press downward against the spring force in the top-hat rail clip (1) and then into the assembly plate (2).
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 18 of 74 Warning! Do not mount e-light switches directly beside devices that produce strong electromagnetic interference fields, e.g. transformers, contactors, frequency inverters, etc. Warning! Do not mount e-light switches directly next to heat producing devices and protect the switch against direct sunlight in order to prevent unwanted heating.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 20 of 74 3 Network topologies/redundancy The devices in the e-light product family can be used with various protocols in addition to use in star-shaped switched-Ethernet networks and in redundant networks such as meshed networks or rings. 3.1 Star structure Classic Ethernet star structures, see Figure 6, can be networked using devices in the e-light...
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 21 of 74 3.2 Meshed networks Use of the Rapid Spanning Tree protocol (RSTP) enables any Ethernet structures to be built, for example, as displayed in Figure 7. STP and RSTP break these structures up into a tree structure and reconfigure this tree structure in case of changes to the topology.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 22 of 74 3.3 Ring structure e-light supports the Media Redundancy Protocol as per IEC 62439 (MRP ring), which enables the system to recover from network failures within 200 ms or less. The MRP ring increases the reliability of the network in this way.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 23 of 74 4 Web application e-light switches are equipped with a modern web interface so that they can be configured conveniently using any web browser. 4.1 Preparations Before you use the web management feature, install the e-light switch in the network and ensure that the PC intended for configuration of the switch is able to access the switch via the web...
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 24 of 74 4.2 System login Start a web browser on your computer. Enter the IP address of the e-light switch used by you and then press the “Enter” key. The login mask of the device now appears on the screen.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 25 of 74 4.3 Web interface The web interface of the e-light comprises the menu bar on the left edge, the information bar in the top area, the actual configuration in the center, and the help on the right edge, see Figure 4.3.1 Menu bar The menu guide enables you to access the individual screens and complete settings there.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 26 of 74 4.4 System information The system information screen offers you a complete overview of the status and current configuration of the e-light 4.4.1 Status and diagnosis On the actual status and diagnosis screen, an overview displays the currently activated and deactivated protocols and functions in addition to the serial number, hard and software version of the device.
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 27 of 74 between: Alarm trigger with assigned receiver Alarm receiver with assigned trigger Add and edit alarm trigger The alarm trigger screen tab (Figure 11) enables new alarms to be added by clicking the "+" button. If alarms are already present, then they can be edited or deleted using the button on the right in the table.
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 28 of 74 Figure 11: Alarms/notifications: Adding an alarm trigger Add and edit alarm receiver By clicking the "+" buttons below the alarm receiver screen tab (Figure 12), new receivers can be added.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 29 of 74 to your needs. For this you have to select the checkbox “Authentication needed:” and define a SMTP password. Optionally, the encryption can be activated by selecting the checkbox. Subsequently, the port and the type of encryption can be defined.
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 30 of 74 Received packets are differentiated in terms of: Number of all packets Total number of bytes received Total number of fragments received The CRC errors column provides information about the number of faulty received data packets. The cyclical redundancy test, CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check), specifies a test value using the transferred data.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 31 of 74 Figure 13: Port statistics 4.4.4 Syslog messages The Syslog messages (Figure 14) provide the user help for receiving status and error messages about the various functions and protocols. The messages are displayed in the overview including the date and time, plus a code, a description, and a reference.
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 32 of 74 Please check that there is enough memory free on the usb-device and if it saves the messages in a file. Update, export, and reset the entries The following buttons are available for this: Using the update button in the status bar arranged above the table, the table can be reloaded.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 33 of 74 4.4.5 FiberView FiberView is a status display for optical ports. The three colors that are arranged as a traffic light, i.e. green, yellow, and red, intuitively indicate if the received light output is sufficient or if 3 dB reserve are available up to the sensitivity threshold.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 34 of 74 Note: Light output as required for Profinet including specification of the received power in dB is not supported. Threshold values that deviate from the 3 dB system reserve may therefore not be specified.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 36 of 74 4.5 Basic settings The basic settings screen (Figure 17) offers you the option to assign the device a clear name, a location, and a contact partner. Device name: Assign the e-light a name to clearly identify the device.
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 37 of 74 Automatic In order to receive a configuration for the IP-Address, the subnet mask and the standard gateway from a server working in the network with the corresponding functionality, activate the DHCP client function.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 38 of 74 Figure 18: Changes to the IP configuration 4.5.2 Password On the password screen (Figure 19), the pre-set standard password for administrator and guest user can be changed. The current or former password must be known and entered. The user names and rights of the administrator and guest are specified permanently and cannot be changed.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 39 of 74 Instructions concerning passwords The safety of your system depends significantly on the security of your passwords. For passwords, we therefore generally recommend: Do not use dictionary entries Please use passwords that are as complex as possible Combine letters, numbers, and special characters Use lower case and capital letters...
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 40 of 74 When setting the date and time, select between the use of a time server and manual configuration. The automatic configuration of the system time via Simple Network Time protocol (SNTP) has the advantage that the time setting is updated in regular intervals.
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 41 of 74 Figure 20: Time settings configuration Daylight savings settings If you would like to use the automatic changeover between winter and daylight savings time, activate the daylight savings time option. Beginning: Define the date and time when summer daylight savings should start.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 42 of 74 4.6 Port configuration The table for the port configuration (Figure 21) provides an overview of the current configuration of the individual ports. The columns Activated, Auto Negotiation, Flow Control, and Designation may also be configured.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 43 of 74 Auto Negotiation: If this function is activated, the configuration of transfer speed and duplex mode via the e-light and the connected recipient will take place automatically. If Auto Negotiation is deactivated, then the settings can be set manually, and the communicating devices must work with these settings: ...
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 44 of 74 multiple source ports. Target port: If port mirroring is active, then the port can be selected here to which the data should be duplicated. The source port indicates from which ports sent (TX) or sent and received (TX and RX) data packets should be forwarded to the target port.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 45 of 74 4.7 Redundancy The redundancy screen offers an overview of the available redundancy protocols and their status. It isn't possible to activate multiple redundancy protocols at the same time, which is why only one may possess active status.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 46 of 74 Ring configuration The following settings are required for MRP: First ring port: Please select a port that should work as the primary ring port. Second ring port: Specify a second port that should work as the secondary ring port. Please note that the secondary ring port cannot simultaneously function as the primary ring port.
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 47 of 74 Device settings Figure 24: Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol – device settings Root Bridge Information The following parameters are displayed in this field: Root port: Shows which port works as the root port, i.e. the connection with the lowest path costs to the root bridge.
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 48 of 74 RSTP settings In order to discover the RSTP tree, every port of the switch completes a process involving the port states before the ports transfer useful data. The time span that the ports remain in the individual states is specified by timers.
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 49 of 74 4.7.2.1.1 Port settings Figure 25: Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol – port settings The port settings screen tab enables the following settings to be made: Port: Displays the port number. RSTP on: RSTP can be activated or deactivated for each port.
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 50 of 74 Alternative Port: An alternative port to the root bridge that is also available in addition to the current root port. Backup Port: A reserve path that is provided via a designated port in the direction of the branches of the tree structure.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 51 of 74 4.8 Industrial Protocols 4.8.1 Profinet Profinet is the abbreviation for Process Field Network and describes the open industrial Ethernet- standard for the automation. The e-light switch is developed as a Profinet IO-Device for the connection of decentralized periphery to a Profinet controller.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 52 of 74 4.9 Switching The switching screen offers an overview of activated and deactivated functions in the switching area. Aging Time: This indicates the period of time during which a MAC address remains after removal from the port or switching of the device.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 53 of 74 Figure 27: IGMP Snooping Additional Settings Activate querier: If no multi-cast router is present in the VLAN and the IGMP queries are sent, you can configure here that query packets should be created from this switch. Suppress report: If receivers join multi-cast groups or leave them, then they transfer status reports to the IGMP protocol.
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 54 of 74 a VLAN tag can be configured comfortably in the VLAN web interface menu (Figure 28: VLAN 802.1Q). In addition to this, VLANs are added using the “+” buttons or the following settings can be changed via editing with the edit button: VLAN ID: This identification number is clearly assigned to a VLAN.
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 55 of 74 Use of VLANs as per VLAN 802.1Q If data packets that do not include a VLAN tag are received by a port, then they receive the VLAN-ID of the VLAN for internal processing that is configured as the untagged receiver port.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 56 of 74 4.9.3 Quality of Service (QoS) Quality of Service (Figure 29: Quality of Service) influences the data traffic in the switch so that services are available to the receiver with a specified quality. In addition to this, data packets are sorted depending on different priority processes (port-based, class of service, type of service) into four priority queues, which are emptied at the exit corresponding with a priority mode (strictly and weighted).
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 57 of 74 Class of Service first: Packets with COS information in the VLAN tag are prioritized after this. Packets without CoS information are prioritized according to the ToS field in the IP header or according to port priority in case of a missing ToS field.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 58 of 74 4.9.4 Rate Control The rate control (Figure 30: Rate Control settings) can be used to limit different types of packets to an adjustable data rate. This can be used, for example, to ensure that an excessive number of broadcast packets (packets that are sent to all subscribers) do not disturb the normal Unicast data traffic (packets that are only sent to one subscriber).
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 59 of 74 Limit outgoing packets: The data rates limits for outgoing packets. These always relate to all packet types. 128 kbps, 256 kbps, 512 kbps, 1 mbps, 2 mbps, 4 mbps and 8 mbps are possible. "No limit"...
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 60 of 74 4.10 Access The access menu item (Figure 31: Selection of different access options) is used to specify the paths that will be used to access the e-light switch.
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 61 of 74 elements via a central station. Which settings in a network element can be changed and which values can be queried is not defined in the SNMP, but rather in the so-called MIBs (Management Information Base).
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 62 of 74 may feature a maximum 32 characters. Read only: Queries with this community string are answered, but they cannot adjust settings at the switch. Read and write: Queries with this community string are answered and may adjust settings at the switch.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 63 of 74 4.11 Maintenance The maintenance menu item is divided into the items backup, restore, firmware update, factory settings, and restart, which are described in the following. 4.11.1 Backup This menu item offers you the option to save the current configuration of the e-light...
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 64 of 74 4.11.2 Restore This menu item is used to import a configuration that was previously saved as a backup file. It can be loaded vie tftp-server, as an upload or vie usb-device. TFTP: The backup-file is loaded from a tftp-server which is available in the network.
The menu item firmware update can be used to update the firmware of the e-light . Please only use firmware versions that are recommended by eks Engel GmbH & Co. KG and have been developed for the devices of the e-light series.
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 66 of 74 Attention! Please do not complete this action if you have not been authorized to do so by the manufacturer beforehand. This function should only be used if problems occur that are only able to be corrected by changing the device software.
4.11.7 Licenses Manufacturer information Get in contact with the eks Engel FOS GmbH & Co. KG as manufacturer of the e-light switch if you have serious problems during the configuration of the switch, or if you have questions to which you don't get an answer in the data sheet or in the manual.
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 68 of 74 User manual With this link you can download or open the manual of the e-light in the portable document format (*.pdf). To read the manual a pdf-viewer is necessary which you can download in the internet for free.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 69 of 74 5 Instructions for troubleshooting Check the correct voltage supply. One of the VDC LEDs must be glowing green. Check the link/act LEDs of the wired RJ45 sockets and the optical fiber cable transceiver. If the connection is established, the link LEDs will light up, and they will flash in case data is being transmitted.
MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 70 of 74 6 Technical specifications 8 Tx EL100-2MA-8TX Item Number 044200010008000000 6Tx, 2Fx EL100-2MA-6TX-2FX-MM-ST EL100-2MA-6TX-2FX-MM-SC EL100-2MA-6TX-2FX-SM-ST EL100-2MA-6TX-2FX-SM-SC Item Number 044200010006000231 044200010006000233 044200010006000251 044200010006000253 100 FX Ports 2 x ST 2 x SC 2 x ST 2 x SC...
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MAN_EL-2MA Version: 2.2.1 / 01.03.2018 Operating Manual Authorized by: C.G. Page 71 of 74 RJ45 / auto-negotiation / Auto MDI / MDI-X / Supports cables up to a length of 10/100 Base Tx-Ports 100m Power supply 12-60 VDC redundant voltage supply Power consumption Maximum 8 W Electrical isolation...
You are entitled to use open source software according to the conditions of the GPL or LGPL. In case of a conflict between eks license conditions and the conditions of the GPL or the LGPL, the GPL and LGPL shall apply to the open source components of the software.
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