Monitor and Control of Digital I/O 1. General Description The iPIO is a network attached, web enabled digital input and output device. The iPIO can be controlled and monitored with a standard web browser. Multiple iPIO devices can communicate amongst themselves to transport I/O information across the network.
Disconnect power and all cables prior to input configuration. When connecting +VDC, connect the positive voltage to the terminal marked + and the negative or ground to the terminal marked G. Status DC Voltage Open >3VDC Closed <=0VDC iPIO-2816_v180808n iPIO-2, iPIO-8, iPIO-16 Users Guide Page 4...
16. There are eight jumpers representing inputs 1-8 on the iPIO-8 and iPIO-16. Jumpers 9-16 on the iPIO- 16 are located on the daughter board for the inputs. An arrow indicates jumper 1 and 9. See photo:...
4.5. Power The iPIO-2, iPIO-8 and iPIO-16 are provided with a power supply, item 1930085. The supply is rated for 100- 240VAC 50/60 Hz. and is supplied with a line cord for North America. For locations outside of North America, use an appropriate power adaptor or replace the cord with a suitable cord for your location.
During power up sequence, LEDs will be off until boot complete, then flash once, and then set to their current status. Link Network Connected Network Activity. During power up sequence, Act LED will be solid on until boot process is complete. After boot, LED blinking indicates network activity iPIO-2816_v180808n iPIO-2, iPIO-8, iPIO-16 Users Guide Page 7...
Part # 1920034 Wall and DIN Mounting Kit Remove all cables from the unit prior to installing or removing any mounting hardware. Wall Mounting iPIO-8 and iPIO-16 Install the wall mounting ears to the unit using the four silver screws.
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Use the ear tabs on the Unit to directly mount to wall or backboard Mount to wall or backboard with proper hardware. DIN Rail Mounting iPIO-8 and iPIO-16 Install the Intermediate bracket onto the bottom of the unit using the 4 silver screws.
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Mount to DIN Rail DIN Rail Mounting iPIO-2 Install the DIN rail clips using the four black screws. Clips can be mounted for either vertical or horizontal aspect. Mount to DIN Rail iPIO-2816_v180808n iPIO-2, iPIO-8, iPIO-16 Users Guide Page 10...
Telnet Factory Default Port Section 9 for Telnet and CLI details 5.3. SNMP The iPIO is SNMP manageable. Up to four SNMP managers can be defined for the purpose of delivering status Inform messages. iPIO-2816_v180808n iPIO-2, iPIO-8, iPIO-16 Users Guide Page 11...
<state name> Example: From: <mydataprobe@comcast.net> Date: Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 5:14 PM Subject: Input Change To: testlab@dataprobe.com Shop Floor - Houston Input 16 Back Door is Open Other emails use similar syntax. iPIO-2816_v180808n iPIO-2, iPIO-8, iPIO-16 Users Guide Page 12...
The protocol for communication between iPIO units can be used by software developers to create custom applications for a wide variety of applications. Dataprobe makes the protocol freely available on its website, as well as sample code in a variety of formats.
The top menu bar is only visible and accessible to users with administrative rights. It allows access to the Setup and Administration pages of the unit. Read the following sections for details on setup and administration. iPIO-2816_v180808n iPIO-2, iPIO-8, iPIO-16 Users Guide Page 14...
Click save Contact Dataprobe Technical Support for to save the changes. You will details. then be prompted to reboot the iPIO. Click on the Reboot Required button. The iPIO will iPIO-2816_v180808n iPIO-2, iPIO-8, iPIO-16 Users Guide Page 15...
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The Network Setup page also allows for changing of the port assignment for HTTP, HTTPS and inter-iPIO protocols. Dataprobe recommends changing the Web port for units that will be connected to the Internet. This will minimize the number of hacker attacks that the iPIO will be subject to. If a port other than the default Port 80 is used for web browser access, the port must specifically be used in the URL when accessing the iPIO.
Each manager defined here will receive traps. Read & Write Community. Set the SNMP Read Community and Write Community strings here. Send Trap on Change Set which events will generate SNMP Traps. iPIO-2816_v180808n iPIO-2, iPIO-8, iPIO-16 Users Guide Page 17...
Click Save when done, before moving to the next input or setup section LED Status The user may select upon what state of the input the LED for that channel will be ON or Off. Select with the radio button. iPIO-2816_v180808n iPIO-2, iPIO-8, iPIO-16 Users Guide Page 18...
To add the first device, click on Add Device. This will generate the setup screen for the first remote. To add additional remotes, click on Add Device for each one. Up to 32 remote units can be programmed. iPIO-2816_v180808n iPIO-2, iPIO-8, iPIO-16 Users Guide Page 19...
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If the Auto Update feature is enabled on the Device Setup page, the iPIO will periodically transmit its status to the remote unit. If the On Reconnect feature is enabled, the iPIO will transmit its status whenever the connection to the remote is established or re-established. iPIO-2816_v180808n iPIO-2, iPIO-8, iPIO-16 Users Guide Page 20...
The flexibility of the iPIO allows many other combinations of control and reporting. Contact Dataprobe Technical Support for assistance in getting the most out of your iPIO.
Click on Choose File to select a .conf file to upload. Select the file and click Open. The file name will be listed next to the Choose File button. Use the Keep Network IP Settings to restore all settings EXCEPT the iPIO-2816_v180808n iPIO-2, iPIO-8, iPIO-16 Users Guide Page 22...
8.4. Reboot A Reboot button provides a restart of the iPIO system. Once the Reboot button is pushed the device will reboot. Once the reboot is completed, the device will automatically reconnect. iPIO-2816_v180808n iPIO-2, iPIO-8, iPIO-16 Users Guide Page 23...
192.168.1.254 <xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx> set subnet Sets the subnet mask in dotted decimal 255.255.255.0 <xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx> set gateway Sets the gateway in dotted decimal 0.0.0.0 <xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx> set telnet port <xxxxxx> Sets the telnet port (0-65535) iPIO-2816_v180808n iPIO-2, iPIO-8, iPIO-16 Users Guide Page 24...
Click OK when all the details are entered. 3) The upload will begin, progress bar will be displayed. 4) When firmware upload completed, WAIT 2 Minutes. iPIO will automatically reset and be ready for use. iPIO-2816_v180808n iPIO-2, iPIO-8, iPIO-16 Users Guide Page 25...
1A Max 1mA Min Resistance 100 milliohms (initial value) Operations 5 Million, mechanical. 100K at maximum load iPIO-2 2 Form C Relays iPIO-8 8 Form C Relays iPIO-16 16 Form C Relays iPIO-2816_v180808n iPIO-2, iPIO-8, iPIO-16 Users Guide Page 26...
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DHCP Assigned or Static IP Address Email to SMTP Server SNMP V2 Manageable. MIB Supplied Inter Device Communications via DxP Protocol supplied. 128 bit AES Encryption optional Selectable Port assignments for Web and DxP Protocol. iPIO-2816_v180808n iPIO-2, iPIO-8, iPIO-16 Users Guide Page 27...
90 days, whichever is greater. If Purchased from Dataprobe Inc.; Service under this Warranty is obtained by shipping the product (with all charges prepaid) to the address below. Seller will pay return shipping charges within the United States. Call Dataprobe Technical Service to receive a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number prior to sending any equipment back for repair.
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