Addresses and Port Numbers ________________________________________________ 16 Hardware Address _____________________________________________________ 16 IP Address ___________________________________________________________ 16 Port Numbers _________________________________________________________ 16 Product Information Label ___________________________________________________ 17 3: Installation of xSenso 2100 Package Contents _________________________________________________________ 18 User-Supplied Items _______________________________________________________ 18 Hardware Components _____________________________________________________ 18 Front/Top Panel _______________________________________________________ 18...
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Data Logging Configuration _________________________________________________ 42 To Configure Data Logging Settings _______________________________________ 43 11: Tunnel Settings Tunnel Settings ___________________________________________________________ 44 Accept Mode __________________________________________________________ 44 To Configure Tunnel Accept Mode Settings __________________________________ 45 12: Alarm Settings To Configure Alarm Settings _____________________________________________ 46 xSenso 2100 User Guide...
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IP Settings ___________________________________________________________ 63 To Configure IP Network Stack Settings ____________________________________ 63 ICMP Settings _________________________________________________________ 64 To Configure ICMP Network Stack Settings __________________________________ 64 ARP Settings _________________________________________________________ 64 To Configure ARP Network Stack Settings __________________________________ 64 xSenso 2100 User Guide...
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XML: Export Status _____________________________________________________ 75 To Export in XML Format ________________________________________________ 75 XML: Import Configuration _______________________________________________76 Import Configuration from External File _____________________________________ 76 Import Configuration from the Filesystem ____________________________________ 76 To Import Configuration in XML Format _____________________________________ 76 xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Table 5-3 Comparing xSenso Home Page and Device Status Page Information _______________ 28 Table 6-1 Network Interface Settings _________________________________________________ 33 Table 6-2 Network 1 (eth0) Link Settings ______________________________________________ 35 Table 7-2 xSenso 2100 DAQ Command ______________________________________________ 36 Table 7-3 DAQ Settings ___________________________________________________________ 36 Table 7-4 Analog Input Settings _____________________________________________________ 37...
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Table 16-5 XML Exporting Configuration ______________________________________________ 74 Table 16-6 Exporting Status ________________________________________________________ 75 Table 16-7 Import Configuration from Filesystem Settings ________________________________ 76 Table 19-1 Short and Long Name Settings ____________________________________________ 83 Table C-1 Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion __________________________________________ 87 xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Chapter Description 2: Introduction Main features of the product and the protocols it supports. Includes technical specifications. 3: Installation of xSenso 2100 Instructions for installing the xSenso. 4: Using DeviceInstaller Instructions for viewing the current configuration using DeviceInstaller. Instructions for accessing Web Manager and using it to configure 5: Configuration Using Web Manager settings for the device.
Telnet connection, SSH connection or through the USB port. Detailed information about the commands. Also provides details for XML configuration and status. Instructions for getting the xSenso 2100 up and running. xSenso Quick Start Guide Instructions for using the Lantronix Windows-based utility to locate the DeviceInstaller Online Help xSenso 2100 and to view its current settings.
Introduction xSenso 2100 is a compact DIN-rail or wall mount solution that enables sensors with analog outputs (voltage or current) to easily and transparently send real-time data to any node on the network or over the Internet. xSenso is an ideal solution for remote monitoring and data logging of critical events in process control and automation applications.
Configuration Methods After installation, the xSenso 2100 requires configuration. For the unit to operate correctly on a network, it must have a unique IP address on the network. There are four basic methods for logging into the xSenso and assigning IP addresses and other configurable settings: Web Manager: View and configure all settings easily through a web browser using the ...
Connection to the MGMT port is via USB-CDC-ACM. This driver is available in Windows. In order to enable Windows to recognize the USB-CDC-ACM connection to the Lantronix device, the driver installation file referenced below needs to be provided when prompted by the Windows Device Driver Installation Wizard.
TCP Port 80: HTTP (Web Manager configuration) TCP Port 21: FTP UDP Port 30718: LDP (Lantronix Discovery Protocol) port TCP/UDP Port 10001: Tunnel 1 (see note below) Additional TCP/UDP ports and tunnels will be available, depending on the product Note: type.
Installation of xSenso 2100 This chapter describes how to install the xSenso 2100 analog device server. It contains the following sections: Package Contents User-Supplied Items Hardware Components Installing the xSenso Package Contents The xSenso package includes the following items: One xSenso2100 device ...
3: Installation of xSenso 2100 LED Indicators The analog input LEDs and the ethernet LEDs are located on the front panel (Figure 3-1) and a diagnostic “X” LED (Figure 3-2) is located on the top of the xSenso device. Figure 3-1 xSenso, Front View...
3: Installation of xSenso 2100 Table 3-3 Analog Input LEDs Color ORANGE ON - power present No power “X” on top of Orange xSenso device ORANGE Blink - during boot process after power cycle or (Diagnostic) reset. Also blink patterns represent error conditions: Loss of Redundant Power: one slow blink followed by ...
3: Installation of xSenso 2100 Side Panel The following are located on the side panel (Figure 3-5): Analog Input 1 Analog Input 2 9-30 VDC 3 Pin Terminal Block Power Input 9-30 VDC Barrel Locking Power Input ...
3: Installation of xSenso 2100 Installing the xSenso Be sure to place or mount the device securely on a flat horizontal or vertical surface. The device comes with mounting brackets for mounting the device vertically, for example on a wall. If using AC power, avoid outlets controlled by a wall switch.
Using DeviceInstaller This chapter covers the steps for locating a xSenso unit and viewing its properties and device details. DeviceInstaller is a free utility program provided by Lantronix that discovers, configures, upgrades and manages Lantronix Device Servers. Notes: For instructions on using DeviceInstaller to configure the IP address and related ...
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PC and is not visible on other PCs or laptops using DeviceInstaller. Shows the xSenso device family type as “Analog Devices”. Device Family Shows the device type as “xSenso 2100”. Type Shows the xSenso ID embedded within the unit. Shows the xSenso hardware (MAC) address.
DeviceInstaller window. To access Web Manager, perform the following steps: 1. Open a standard web browser. Lantronix supports the latest version of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Suite, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Chrome or Opera. Lantronix recommends using the latest version of Chrome when viewing and...
4. Click the Admin tab to get to the Admin > Device Status page. The Device Status web page displays the same and more information than on the xSenso Home page: configuration, network settings, line settings, tunneling settings, and product information. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
The Logout button is available on any web page under the Setup and Admin Tab- Note: Pages when authentication is enabled (by default). Logging out of the web page would force re-authentication to take place the next time the web page is accessed. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Product Type Firmware Version Build Date Serial Number/MAC Address Uptime Permanent Config Interface Link MAC Address Hostname IP Address Default Gateway Domain Primary DNS Secondary DNS Analog Input 1 Analog Input 2 Tunnel 1 Tunnel 2 xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Admin: access the configuration menu to the Status, CLI, Diagnostics, DNS, Filesystem, FTP, HTTP, Network, Protocol Stack, Query Port, RSS, SSH, SSL, Syslog and XML configuration pages. Figure 5-4 Live Reading vs. Configuration Pages Live Reading Pages HOME PAGE Configuration Pages xSenso 2100 User Guide...
In the middle of many pages, you can select or enter new configuration settings. Some pages show status or statistics in this area rather than allow you to enter settings. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
The footer appears at the very bottom of the page. It contains copyright information and a link to the Lantronix home page. Navigating Web Manager The Web Manager provides an intuitive point-and-click interface. A menu bar on the left side of each page provides links you can click to navigate from one page to another while the Reading, Chart and Logging pages are accessed by tabs across the top of the page.
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Lets you reboot device, restore factory defaults, upload new firmware, and System change the device long and short names. Lets you change the current configuration settings for a tunnel. Tunnel Lets you export XML configuration and status records, and import XML configuration records. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
IP address in the range of 169.254.xxx.xxx, with a network mask of 255.255.0.0. Enter the IP address of the router for this network. Default Gateway This setting will be used if Static IP is active (both DHCP and BOOTP Note: are Disabled). xSenso 2100 User Guide...
In Network Interface Status, you can view both the current operational settings as well as the settings that would take affect upon a device reboot. To view Ethernet (eth0) Status, go to the Admin tab/page and click Network on the menu and select Network 1 -> Interface -> Status. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Network 1 -> Link. Using the CLI To enter the eth0 Link command level: enable -> config -> if 1 -> link Using XML Include in your file: <configgroup name="ethernet" instance="eth0"> xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Analog Settings The xSenso 2100 supports two analog inputs (Figure 7-1) each of which may be configured to sense one of four analog signal ranges (±100mV, ±1V, ±10V and ±20mA) with options for selecting simple offset or scale and offset.
C, you can select decimal point to be 1. Enter the unit as it will appear after the presented analog input value. For example, you Units can input C or F if a temperature sensor is connected. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
To configure Analog, go to the Setup tab/page and click Analog > Input 1 > Configuration in the menu. Using the CLI To enter the Analog command level: enable -> config -> config-analog Using XML Include in your file: <configgroup name=”analog input” instance=”name”> xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Reading The xSenso 2100 Reading tab provides access to a live readings page of analog inputs 1 and 2. This page is read-only, providing the following dynamic information for each input: Input Value Input Alarm High Value (if applicable) ...
Chart tab/page. The xSenso 2100 Chart tab provides access to live charted analog input information on the Chart page. The chart is configurable and includes an optional alarm indication function. Chart will poll data sample from xSenso every second. Titles and units are configurable under Analog Input settings.
This button appears only if a snapshot is currently showing beneath the live Note: chart. To Configure Data Chart Settings Using Web Manager To view a chart, click the Chart tab to get to the Chart page. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
10: Logging The xSenso 2100 Logging tab/page provides access to the data logging feature available with browsers that support HTML5 and filesystem API (e.g., Chrome). Users can run customized data logs through this page. Upon the first visit, the browser will ask for your permission to allow this device to store data on your PC.
Click button to delete any accumulated logs from Remove All Files filesystem To Configure Data Logging Settings Using Web Manager To configure Data Logging, click the Logging tab to get to the Logging page. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
11: Tunnel Settings The xSenso 2100 has two tunnels through which you may view statistics or configure the Accept Mode. Tunnel Settings Tunneling parameters are configured using the Tunnel menu and submenus. The Tunnel settings allow you to configure how the Network tunneling operates.
Tunnel 1 -> Accept Mode. Using the CLI To enter Tunnel 1 Accept Mode command level: enable -> tunnel 1 -> accept Using XML Include in your file: <configgroup name="tunnel accept" instance="1"> xSenso 2100 User Guide...
12: Alarm Settings An alarm setting is available in xSenso 2100. The address of the remote host to connect to can be designated for when the alarm is turned on. Also emails can be sent when a specific profile number is selected.
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12: Alarm Settings Using the CLI To enter the Alarm command level: enable -> config -> config-alarm Using XML Include in your file: <configgroup name=”alarm”> xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Note: Admin tab/page, click Network in the menu and select Interface -> Configuration. Using the CLI To enter the DNS command level: enable -> dns Using XML Include in your file: <configgroup name=”interface” instance=”eth0”> xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Enter the IP address of the remote server to which system logs are sent for Host storage. Enter the number of the port on the remote server that supports logging Remote Port services. The default is 514. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
A server certificate and associated private key need to be installed in Note: the SSL configuration section to use HTTPS. Specify the name of the set of RSA and/or DSA certificates and keys to be Secure Credentials used for the secure connection. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
To view HTTP statistics, click HTTP in the menu and select Statistics. Using the CLI To enter the HTTP command level: enable -> config -> http Using XML Include in your file: <configgroup name=”http server”> xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Select On or Off for RSS feed to be written to a file (cfg_log.txt) and to be available Persistent across reboots. The default setting is off. Set the maximum number of log entries. Only the last Max Entries are cached and Max Entries viewable. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
To configure RSS, go to the Admin tab/page and click RSS in the menu. Using the CLI To enter the RSS command level: enable -> config -> rss Using XML Include in your file: <configgroup name=”rss”> xSenso 2100 User Guide...
WebManager, you can also browse to the private key to be uploaded. Be sure the private key will not be compromised in transit. This implies the data is uploaded over some kind of secure private network. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
The user's Public Keys are optional and only necessary if public key authentication is wanted. Using public key authentication will allow a connection to be made without the password being asked at that time. When uploading the security keys, ensure the keys are not compromised in Note: transit. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Enter the path and name of the existing public key you want to upload. In Public Key WebManager, you can also browse to the public key to be uploaded. Select a bit length for the key: Key Type xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Self-signed certificates with associated private key can be generated by the device server itself. blue text in the XML command strings of this chapter are to be replaced with Note: a user-specified name. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
To create a new credential, go to the Admin tab/page, click SSL in the menu and select Credentials. Using the CLI To enter the SSL command level: enable -> ssl To enter the Credentials command level: enable -> ssl -> credentials xSenso 2100 User Guide...
To enter the SSL command level: enable -> ssl To enter the Credential command level: enable -> ssl -> credentials Using XML Include in your file: <configgroup name=”ssl”> and <configitem name=”credentials” instance=”name”> and <value name="RSA certificate"/> or <value name="DSA certificate"/> xSenso 2100 User Guide...
-> ssl To enter the Trusted Authorities command level: enable -> ssl -> trusted authorities Using XML Include in your file: <configgroup name=”ssl”> and <configitem name=”trusted authority” instance =”1”> and <configitem name=”intermediate authority” instance=”1”> xSenso 2100 User Guide...
To view existing files and file contents, go to the Admin tab/page, click FIlesystem in the menu and select Browse. Using the CLI To enter the Filesystem command level: enable -> filesystem Using XML Not applicable. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Enter the name of the file at the remote location that is to be stored locally Remote File (“get’) or externally (“put”). Enter the IP address or name of the host involved in this operation. Host Enter the number of the port involved in TFTP operations. Port xSenso 2100 User Guide...
To configure IP protocol settings, go to the Admin tab/page, click Protocol Stack in the menu and select IP. Using the CLI To enter the command level: enable -> config -> ip Using XML Include in your file: <configgroup name=”ip”> xSenso 2100 User Guide...
To configure ARP protocol settings, go to the Admin tab/page, click Protocol Stack in the menu and select ARP. Using the CLI To enter the command level: enable -> config -> arp Using XML Include in your file: <configgroup name=”arp”> xSenso 2100 User Guide...
To view Query Port settings or to switch the Query Port Server on or off, go to the Admin tab/ page and click Query Port in the menu. Using the CLI To enter the Query Port command level: enable -> config -> query port xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Using the CLI To enter the command level: enable, show ip sockets Using XML Include in your file: <statusgroup name=”ip sockets”> Ping The ping command can be used to test connectivity to a remote host. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Using Web Manager To perform a Traceroute, go to the Admin tab/page, click Diagnostics in the menu and select Traceroute. Using the CLI To enter the command level: enable Using XML Not applicable. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
To view memory information, go to the Admin tab/page, click Diagnostics in the menu and select Memory. Using the CLI To enter the command level: enable -> device, show memory Using XML Include in your file: <statusgroup name=”memory”> xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Using Web Manager To view thread information, go to the Admin tab/page, click Diagnostics in the menu and select Threads. Using the CLI To enter the command level: enable -> device, show task state xSenso 2100 User Guide...
(long or short names) or to view the current configuration, go to the Setup tab/page and click System in the menu. Using the CLI To enter the command level: enable Using XML Include in your file: <configgroup name=”xml import control”> xSenso 2100 User Guide...
To configure basic Email settings, go to the Setup tab/page, click Email in the menu and select Email 1 -> Configuration. To send an email, go to the Setup tab/page, click Email in the menu and select Email 1 -> Send Email. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
To configure basic CLI settings, go to the Admin tab/page, click CLI in the menu and select Configuration. Using the CLI To enter CLI command level: enable -> config -> cli Using XML Include in your file: <configgroup name=”cli”> xSenso 2100 User Guide...
SSH State Specify the SSH Port and override the default, as needed. Blank the field SSH Port to restore the default. Specify the maximum number of concurrent SSH sessions that will be SSH Max Sessions allowed. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Only use with extreme caution. Note: Select this option to include descriptive comments in the XML. Comments Select instances to be exported in the analog, relay and tunnel groups. Channels to Export xSenso 2100 User Guide...
To Export in XML Format Using Web Manager To export configuration format, go to the Admin tab/page, click XML in the menu and select Export Status. Using the CLI To enter the XML command level: enable -> xml xSenso 2100 User Guide...
To import configuration, go to the Admin tab/page, click XML in the menu and select Import Configuration. Using the CLI To enter the XML command level: enable -> xml Using XML Not applicable. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
A chain of signed certificates, anchored by a root CA, can be used to establish a sender's authenticity. Each link in the chain is certified by a signed certificate from the previous link, with the exception of the root CA. This way, trust is transferred along the chain, from the root CA xSenso 2100 User Guide...
-x509 -nodes -days 365 -newkey rsa:1024 -keyout mp_key.pem - out mp_cert.pem www.openssl.org or www.madboa.com/geek/openssl for more information. Signing other certificate requests is also possible with OpenSSL but the details of Note: this process are outside the scope of this document. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
SBR changes the format it uses to store these strings and becomes incompatible with the current xSenso release. Support may be added for this and other formats in future releases. Free RADIUS Free RADIUS is another versatile Linux open-source RADIUS server. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
18: Updating Firmware Obtaining Firmware Obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the unit from the Lantronix Web site (www.lantronix.com/support/downloads/) or by using anonymous FTP (ftp://ftp.lantronix.com/). Loading New Firmware through Web Manager Reload the firmware using the device web manager Filesystem page.
Using binary mode to transfer files. ftp> put xSenso_7_4_0_0R4.rom 200 PORT command successful. Consider using PASV. 150 Ok to send data. 226 File receive OK. 9308164 bytes sent in 3.05 seconds (3047859 bytes/s) ftp> quit 221 Goodbye. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
8. Type quit. The overriding files appear in the file system's http/config directory. 9. Restart any open browser to view the changes. 10. If you wish to go back to the default files in the firmware image, simply delete the overriding files from the file system. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
product, or to view the current configuration, click System in the menu. Using the CLI To enter the command level: enable Using XML Include in your file: <configitem name=“short name”> <configitem name=“long name”> xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Status of the unit when the problem occurred (please try to include information on user and network activity at the time of the problem) Additionally, it may be useful to export and submit the exported XML Configuration file. xSenso 2100 User Guide...
1. On the Windows Start menu, click Programs -> 1010 Accessories -> Calculator. 2. On the View menu, select Scientific. The 1011 scientific calculator appears. 1100 3. Click Bin (Binary), and type the number you want to convert. 1101 1110 1111 xSenso 2100 User Guide...
Appendix C: Binary to Hexadecimal Conversions Figure C-2 Windows Scientific Calculator 4. Click Hex. The hexadecimal value appears. Figure C-3 Hexadecimal Values in the Scientific Calculator xSenso 2100 User Guide...
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UL 508, 17th Edition (pending) IEC 60950-1:2005, 2nd Edition with National Deviations Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) VCCI C-TICK Manufacturer's Contact: Lantronix, Inc. 167 Technology Drive, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Tel: 949-453-3990 Fax: 949-450-7249 xSenso 2100 User Guide...
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Appendix D: Compliance RoHS Notice All Lantronix products in the following families are China RoHS-compliant and free of the following hazardous substances and elements: Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent Chromium (Cr (VI)) Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) ...
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