Evco DADO Installer Manual

Evco DADO Installer Manual

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DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204
DADO
Internet / MODBUS Gateway
ENGLISH
INSTALLER MANUAL ver. 1.1
CODE 144EVD2E204
page 1 of 34

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  • Page 1 EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 DADO Internet / MODBUS Gateway ENGLISH INSTALLER MANUAL ver. 1.1 CODE 144EVD2E204 page 1 of 34...
  • Page 2 EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 Important Read this document thoroughly before installation and before use of the device and follow all recommendations; keep this document with the device for future consultation. The following symbols support reading of the document: indicates a suggestion indicates a warning.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 Index INTRODUCTION ........................... 5 Introduction ........................... 5 Basic knowledge needed to install a DADO ..................5 1.2.1 IP / Ethernet / Internet ....................... 5 1.2.2 Serial communication with devices and Modbus protocol ............5 DADO identification .........................
  • Page 4 EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 WATCHDOG ............................29 GPRS OPERATION ..........................30 Setting up GPRS ........................... 30 APPENDIX LIST OF USED TCP/UDP PORTS ..................... 31 page 4 of 34...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    DADO identification Each DADO has a serial number and a MAC address. These alphanumeric codes identify a DADO in the world, regardless in which network it is located.
  • Page 6: Description

    EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 DESCRIPTION Description of DADO Ethernet interface The following drawing shows the DADO Ethernet interface. The following table describes DADO Ethernet interface parts. Part Description Ethernet port SD card slot...
  • Page 7: Description Dado Ethernet/Grps Interface

    EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 Description DADO Ethernet/GRPS interface The following drawing shows the DADO Ethernet/GPRS interface. The following table describes DADO Ethernet/GRSP interface parts. Part Meaning Ethernet port SD card slot COM port...
  • Page 8: Dimensions And Installation

    EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 DIMENSIONS AND INSTALLATION DADO dimensions The DADO dimensions, expressed in mm, are indicated in the following drawing. DADO installation DADO is made for DIN rail installation. 3.2.1 Inserting SD-Card SD-Card must be inserted in the following way.
  • Page 9: Inserting Sim Card (Only For Gprs Version)

    EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 3.2.2 Inserting Sim Card (only for GPRS version) Insert the SIM card in the device rear before the installation on the DIN rail, The device must be switched off (only on EVD2ETHG30).
  • Page 10: How It Works

    : An external Wi-Fi adapter can be used for wireless connection to a Wi-Fi Hot Spot. Preliminary configuration When configuring DADO for the first time, you need first to establish a TCP/IP connection via ETHERNET port. Note: Download the DADO_CFG software from http://www.evco.it/assets/doc/DADO_IPCFG_setup.zip...
  • Page 11: Connection To Pc With Direct Ethernet Cable

    Run DADO_CFG software, press key “C” (never press “P”) and set the values as requested by the software, then reboot the device. Whenever the DADO must be connected to the pre-existing LAN, it is necessary to require from your IT manager the proper configuration to be used.
  • Page 12: Finishing Internet Configuration

    If all is correct, the following login page will be displayed. See the User Accounts chapter to get more information on how to login to the DADO internal web server. Check paragraph 5.6 for information on Network configuration; chapter 5.4 for the status of network settings, chapter 4.1 to see Preliminary Setup.
  • Page 13: Dado Internal Web Server

    EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 DADO internal web server User accounts Use the “installerHigh” account to login. See password in the table below. Predefined User accounts User name Password User/user User user installerLow installerLow...
  • Page 14: Trouble-Shooting Network Problems

    Meaning of the most important items: - RTOS: Real Time Operating System - Product name: an internal code identifying the kind of DADO - MAC-ID: It is the Ethernet MAC address - System Time: you should see your current time...
  • Page 15: Setting Windows Pc In A Local Area Network (Lan)

    EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 Setting Windows PC to be in user’s LAN Go to control panel/Network and Internet/Network and sharing centre. Open Change adapter settings, select Ethernet connection, then properties. Note: Take note of your current LAN/Ethernet settings to restore configuration.
  • Page 16 When IP is assigned via DHCP usually also the gateway address is automatic, but in some networks IP is dynamic while the gateway must be specified statically. DADO and PC must have their own IP address (usually only last part is different). page 16 of 34...
  • Page 17: Network Configuration

    DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 Network configuration After the IP configuration is done it is necessary to complete the internet/LAN configuration, before DADO is able to connect to the CloudEvolution portal. Note: After changing the configuration, it is necessary to reboot the device.
  • Page 18: Checking And Setting The Timezone (Utc Offset)

    User defined NTP (Network Time Protocol) server: address of a valid NTP server. DADO is receiving the time from the Internet. Usually it is necessary to set this field with an internal or public NTP server. For a list of public available NTP servers, consult the Internet, searching for “NTP public servers”.
  • Page 19: Modbus Connection

    DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 MODBUS connection DADO can be connected to EVCO devices via MODBUS protocol, the connection is usually done via RS485 serial line. It is necessary a basic knowledge about MODBUS protocol addressing and communication parameters.
  • Page 20: Serial Interface

    EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 5.10 Serial interface The COM0 port can be configured in two ways: RS232 or RS485 An adapter is necessary to connect to RS485 lines - Baud rate: depends on how the MODBUS network has been set up;...
  • Page 21: Connecting Modbus Rtu Units Over Rs485 Line

    EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 5.11 Connecting MODBUS RTU units over RS485 line Use the adapter provided by EVCO, or an equivalent one according the table below: RS232 RS485 Pin 1 Y (+) Pin 2...
  • Page 22: Connecting Modbus Rtu Units Over An External Rs232-Rs485 Interface

    Connecting MODBUS RTU units over an external RS232-RS485 interface 5.13 Connecting MODBUS RTU units external MODBUS TCP module 5.14 Connecting MODBUS TCP units over an Ethernet connection DADO can read directly devices acting as a “MODBUS TCP slave” protocol. page 22 of 34...
  • Page 23: 5.15 Defining Slave Nodes

    DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 5.15 Defining slave nodes DADO must be programmed to define the structure of the slave nodes connected. This can be done via the Devices list, the reference icon is: page 23 of 34...
  • Page 24: Autodiscovery Of End-Devices

    DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 5.16 Autodiscovery feature DADO has a procedure to discover automatically how many devices are connected, their MODBUS address and kind. The procedure can not correctly detect devices in case of bad wiring, protocol conflicts, bad settings and so on.
  • Page 25: Device Setup

    EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 5.17 Device setup ID: progressive numeric identification of the device; Enabled: if not checked, the device is excluded from polling; Readonly: if enabled it is not possible to write on the device from the portal;...
  • Page 26: Serial Communication Statistics

    EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 5.18 Serial communication statistics This page contains useful information for checking correctness and quality of the MODBUS communication. Timeouts, line breaks, parity or framing errors may indicate bad settings, network conflicts or bad wiring.
  • Page 27: Ftp Client Feature

    EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 FTP CLIENT FEATURE DADO can download profiles from the Internet and send its configuration. In a common CloudEvolution application these settings has not to be changed. page 27 of 34...
  • Page 28: Modbus Bridge

    Accessing devices with a MODBUS TCP master DADO offers an auxiliary function, it can act as a MODBUS TCP-MODBUS RTU bridge; every MODBUS TCP master (like a S.C.A.D.A.) can access the devices connected to the RS485 line via MODBUS TCP connection (Ethernet connection).
  • Page 29: Watchdog

    DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 WATCHDOG This feature is a redundant check on the DADO firmware/hardware internal status, usually it is not required. In case of heavily electrical disturbed environment or other problems (Ethernet conflicts, power supply instability) it may be a good to have option.
  • Page 30: Gprs Operation

    GPRS OPERATION Setting up GPRS See the paragraph 5.5 about how to connect DADO with PC. Once the connection has been established, open the “Cellular Modem” tab. APN, Authentication, user name and password depends on the kind of SIM-CARD used.
  • Page 31: Appendix List Of Used Tcp/Udp Ports

    EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 APPENDIX LIST OF USED TCP/UDP PORTS The table below lists and describes the TCP and UDP ports in use: Port Number Direction Public Description Mandatory 1883 TCP CloudEvolution Data communication...
  • Page 32 EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 page 32 of 34...
  • Page 33 This document is exclusive property of EVCO. Reproduction and disclosure are prohibited without express authorisation from EVCO. EVCO is not liable for any features, technical data and possible errors stated in this document or deriving from use of the same.
  • Page 34 EVCO S.p.A. DADO | Installer manual ver. 2.0 | Code 144EVD2E204 EVCO S.p.A. Via Feltre 81, 32036 Sedico Belluno ITALIA Tel. 0437 / 8422 Fax 0437 / 83648 info@evco.it www.evco.it page 34 of 34...

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