Deployment This chapter concerns on the deployment of the Teleservice module (TM) from VIPA with a PLC. With the fast introduction you will get an overview about the possibilities of teleservice. Another part of this chapter is t he configuration of the TM by means of the integrated Web page.
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Manual VIPA TM About this manual This manual describes the Teleservice module TM-H Router VPN from Objective and VIPA. It contains a description of the construction, project implementation contents and usage. This manual is part of the documentation package with order number VIPA HB39E_TM and relevant for:...
Manual VIPA TM Safety information Safety information The Teleservice module is constructed and produced for: Applications conforming with • communication and process control specifications • general control and automation applications • industrial applications • operation within the environmental conditions specified in the technical data •...
Manual VIPA TM Chapter 1 Assembly and installation guidelines Chapter 1 Assembly and installation guidelines In this chapter you will find all information, required for assembly and Overview installation of the Teleservice module (TM). Content Topic Page Chapter 1 Assembly and installation guidelines......1-1 Safety information for Users..............
Manual VIPA TM Chapter 1 Assembly and installation guidelines Safety information for Users VIPA modules make use of highly integrated components in MOS- Handling of Technology. These components are extremely sensitive to over-voltages electrostatic that can occur during electrostatic discharges.
Manual VIPA TM Chapter 1 Assembly and installation guidelines Installation dimensions Make sure that a clearance of at least 100mm exists above and 70mm Dimensions below the middle of the bus rail. Dimensions assembled 127 mm 86 mm 89 mm 132 mm HB39E - TM - RE_900-2H611 - Rev.
Manual VIPA TM Chapter 1 Assembly and installation guidelines Assembly The modules are installed on a profile rail. You may use the following General standard 35mm profile rail: 35 mm 35 mm 27 mm 27 mm Assembly procedure The following sequence represents the assembly procedure as viewed from the side.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 1 Assembly and installation guidelines The following sequence shows the steps required for the removal of Removal modules in a side view. procedure • For the removal take the module at the bottom and pull it forward with a strong jerk.
Manual VIPA TM Chapter 1 Assembly and installation guidelines Cabling At the upper side of the Teleservice module there are connectors for power Overview supply and digital inputs/outputs. The output is designed as low-side output and may be configured. The connectors are plugs with screw contacts. If connected the plugs may be fixed with screws.
Manual VIPA TM Chapter 1 Assembly and installation guidelines Installation guidelines The installation guidelines contain information about the possible General interference causes. Here we describe possible ways of interference that may disturb the controlling system and how you have to approach shielding and screening issues to ensure the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 1 Assembly and installation guidelines In the most times it is enough to take care of some elementary rules to Basic rules for guarantee the EMC. Please regard the following basic rules when installing your PLC.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 1 Assembly and installation guidelines Electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic interference fields are weakened Isolation of by means of an isolation, one talks of absorption. conductors Via the isolation rail, that is connected conductive with the rack, interference currents are shunt via cable isolation to the ground.
Manual VIPA TM Chapter 2 Hardware description Chapter 2 Hardware description Here the hardware components of the Teleservice module (TM) are more Overview described. The technical data are at the end of this chapter. Content Topic Page Chapter 2 Hardware description ............. 2-1 Properties.....................
Due to the integrated Web page, for configuration there is no additional software necessary. Due to the predefined server the embedding to a VIPA PLC may be established problem-free. The TM may be integrated as PG/OP interface to the Siemens SIMATIC manager by means of a station file.
Manual VIPA TM Chapter 2 Hardware description Structure TM-H Router VPN Connector for digital I/O Connector for DC 12...24V power supply Earthing screw VIPA 900-2H611 USER LEDs MODEM Reset button LINK/ACT 4 3 2 1 4xLAN-RJ45 Ethernet interface 1xWAN-RJ45 Ethernet interface...
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The TM is delivered with the following IP address parameters for the LAN interface: IP address: 10.0.0.53 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 To change the IP address parameters the configuration tool "eBuddy" from VIPA may be used. Note! Per default the LAN interface is always activated. HB39E - TM - RE_900-2H611 - Rev. 10/16...
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255.255.255.0 Gateway: 0.0.0.0 To change the IP address parameters the configuration tool "eBuddy" from VIPA may be used. Note! Per default the WAN interface is always de-activated. For the first connection the LAN interface is to be used. HB39E - TM - RE_900-2H611 - Rev. 10/16...
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"TM - Reset". Caution! An unauthorized complete reset, which possibly was not carefully executed, leads automatically to the expiring of the warranty! Then the device must be sent back to VIPA for reprogramming. HB39E - TM - RE_900-2H611 - Rev. 10/16...
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 2 Hardware description The Teleservice module is to be power supplied by DC 12 ... 24V ±20%. Connector Here the power consumption amounts to 3 ... 6W. power supply For power supply there is a 2-pin connector at the upper side of the TM module.
Manual VIPA TM Chapter 2 Hardware description Technical Data TM-H Router VPN Electrical data VIPA 900-2H611 DC 12 ... 24V ±20% Power supply (rated value) Power consumption Nominal current max. 300mA Mark of conformity and certification Hardware Memory 16Mbyte SDRAM, 32Mbyte Flash...
This chapter concerns on the deployment of the Teleservice module (TM) Overview from VIPA with a PLC. With the fast introduction you will get an overview about the possibilities of teleservice. Another part of this chapter is the configuration of the TM by means of the integrated Web page.
Chapter 3 Deployment Fast introduction The information in this manual should simplify you the deployment of Important note! remote controlling VIPA PLCs. More information concerning this may be found in german and english at: support.ewon.biz www.ewon-online.de The Teleservice module is to be supplied with DC 12...24V ±20%. The Power supply connection is established by a plug.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment The software tool "eBuddy" may be found at the download area of Access via www.vipa.de. For installation execute eBuddySetup.exe and follow the eBuddy instructions. • Start eBuddy. • Switch to the list view with "Switch to list mode". Here every TM available in you network is listed.
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• Open the Web page of the corresponding Teleservice module. • Open with Configuration > I/O server config. the page for adjusting an I/O server. Set as I/O server "S73&400". • To access the VIPA PLC enter the following parameters: 2 (standard) MPI destination node:...
Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment Assembly The modules are installed on a profile rail. You may use the following General standard 35mm profile rail: 35 mm 35 mm 27 mm 27 mm Assembly procedure The following sequence represents the assembly procedure as viewed from the side.
Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment Cabling At the upper side of the Teleservice module there are connectors for power Overview supply and digital inputs/outputs. The output is designed as low-side output and may be configured. The connectors are plugs with screw contacts. If connected the plugs may be fixed with screws.
Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment TM - Configuration - eBuddy To deploy the Teleservice module, the VIPA software tool "eBuddy" is Overview necessary. With this new IP address parameters may be assigned to the TM; you may load and transfer new firmware, backup/restore applications and access the integrated web page of the TM.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment Industrial Ethernet exclusively supports IPv4. At IPv4 the IP address is a Basics 32Bit address that must be unique within the network and consists of 4 IP address numbers that are separated by a dot.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment For IPv4 addresses there are five address formats (class A to class E) that Address classes are all of a length of 4byte = 32bit. Class A 0 Network-ID Host-ID (24bit) (1+7bit) Class B...
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment For the access to the Teleservice module valid IP address parameters are Changing the necessary. The IP addresses are assigned by the network administrator. IP address Per default the Teleservice module is delivered with the IP address 10.0.0.53.
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TM, for example if the voltage supply is interrupted during transfer or if the firmware file is defective. In this case, please call the VIPA-Hotline! The proceeding of the update is shown as a proceeding bar. Wait here until the bar is at 100%.
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Open the dialog window with clicking to "Backup/restore application". Backup Select "Backup". Even if you want to forward the backup to the VIPA support the files relevant to the support should also be saved. Here activate the option "Include support files". Click to [Continue >].
Caution! An unauthorized complete reset, which possibly was not carefully executed, leads automatically to the expiring of the warranty! Then the device must be sent back to VIPA for reprogramming. There is the following proceeding for the user reset: User-Reset •...
Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment TM - Web page • Start the VIPA configuration tool "eBuddy". Access to the Web page • Switch to the list view with "Switch to list mode". Here every TM available in your network is listed.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment The functionalities of your Teleservice module are separated to the areas Structure Main menu and Configuration with the following structure. Each information of the Teleservice module may be accessed by the Main Main menu menu.
IP address parameters and the Web page of the TM may be accessed. To get access to the VIPA PLC, the VIPA CPU is to be connected to the Connect VIPA PLC MPI jack of the Teleservice module via a suited MPI cable.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment • For the VIPA PLC select as I/O server "S73&400". I/O server configuration The following dialog window is opened: At "Gateway Configuration" and "MPI/Profibus Setup" the values are preset, which are to be used per default.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment To test the MPI connection a Tag is to be created. In a Tag memory areas Test PLC of you PLC are defined. connection These storage areas may R/W accessed by the Tag. • To establish a Tag open at the Web page the page "Tag setup" and click at "Create new Tag ...".
With the teleservice the Teleservice module works as gateway. As gateway Teleservice via the served communication connections you have access to the VIPA PLC, which is connected via MPI to the TM. So that the TM can work as gateway, you have to integrate this to your hardware configuration.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment The integration of the Teleservice module to your project happens as Integrate the TM PG/PC interface. After the configuration this may be defined as access path module to the for the PLC functions. Siemens SIMATIC...
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment • Open the properties of the PG/PC station. Properties PG/PC station • Access the register "Interfaces" and click to [New...]. • Select the type "Industrial Ethernet" and click to [OK]. • De-activate "Set MAC address..."...
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment Now your graphical net view should show the following structure: Import the TM To import the Teleservice module to your project the first downloaded module via station station file is necessary. file • Start in NetPro the import via Edit > Import.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment Define access via Depending on the access modes to your Teleservice module, there are the IP address following possibilities to preset IP address parameters: Access via Ethernet Enter here IP address and subnet mask of your TM. The IP address parameters must correspond to the IP address parameters, which were preset with the software tool "eBuddy".
MPI interface. To do this on the PC side the driver "eVCOM" from VIPA is to be installed. Contrary to "Project integration via NetPro" no adjustment is necessary on the PLC side. This version is easy to use but slower than "Project integration via NetPro".
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment Define access via Depending on the access mode to your Teleservice module, there are the IP address following possibilities to preset the IP address: Access via Ethernet The IP address must be the same as the IP address, which was preset by the software tool "eBuddy".
Let the value at "Standard" Page: Give a comment to the Tag Tag description: I/O server setup For VIPA PLCs select "S73&400" Server name: Devices within an I/O server are grouped by Topic name: Topic name. Enter A, if you have defined your MPI interface as Topic A, as described at "TM-E - PLC linking".
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment The following symbolic names may be used on deployment together with a Name conventions VIPA PLC by selecting "S73&400" server: for Address Symbol Symbol Memory type Modificator Address Data block with No. x B, C, W, S, D, L, F Byte offset...
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment For the further approach it is precondition that you have access to the Web Examples page of the Teleservice module, your PLC may be reached via the TM and the corresponding Topics are configured.
Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment VPN connection - Talk2M VPN (Virtual Private Network) is an interface in a network, which serves to bind devices from their original net to another attainable net. The networks do not have to be compatible. A VPN connection is secured by coding mechanisms.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment Talk2M (Talk to Machine) is a service, by means of which you may reach Talk2M your plant word-wide via cellular radio or DSL/LAN. Talk2M communicates fully secured over VPN. Since Talk2M only uses outgoing connections,...
Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment VPN connection - PC-Talk2M For the access with your PC to Talk2M following steps are necessary: Approach • Install the software "eCatcher" at your PC. • Create a Talk2M account via eCatcher. • Add your Teleservice module to the account.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment • Create an account by clicking to [Create an account]. With the first Creating a Talk2M creation of an account you get 50 free SMS. account • Enter at Full Name your full name, at User name your user name and a password.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment If there is no connection to Talk2M possible, for communication via Talk2M Network settings the following network settings must be checked. Please ask here if for the use of necessary your system administrator. Talk2M...
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment If the connection to the Talk2M server was successfully established, the Configure Talk2M configuration dialog is shown. and connect to TM 3-34 HB39E - TM - RE_900-2H611 - Rev. 10/16...
Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment VPN connection - TM-Talk2M via DSL/LAN Principle PLC system 198.10.11.1 255.255.255.0 TM-H VIPA 900-2H681 USER MODEM 4 3 2 1 LINK/ACT Talk2M Router Configuration IP: 198.10.11.10 255.255.255.0 198.10.11.1 Internet IP: 172.16.100.3 Ethernet SN: 255.255.0.0 Start the program eCatcher.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment • To add a new Teleservice module click at [New eWON…]. Proceeding registration of a TM The following dialog window is opened: at Talk2M • Enter at Name a suited name for your TM. The fields Description and Serial number may be free.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment • Open the Web page of your TM. Per default username and password Proceeding establishing TM are adm. connection for • Click at [Configuration]. Talk2M • Open the configuration assistant by clicking to . The following dialog window is opened: •...
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment • At Address settings select "DHCP" for an automatic address allocation respectively "static" for an manual address allocation and enter the corresponding IP address data, which the TM should have to the external side (WAN).
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment • Select "Maintain connection". • Click at [Next]. • If the Internet connection does not use a proxy server respectively does not refer to an address of the intranet, with the option Test of an online address the Internet connection may be tested.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment • Important for the connection to Talk2M is only a successful Internet connection. Error messages during the test of the online IP address are not relevant. • If the test of the Internet connection was successfully passed click at [Done].
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment • In the next window select "Talk2M Free". • Select Registration by an Activation Key and paste the copied Activation Key of Talk2M into the designated field. With Registration by eWon Name you may also register your TM by entering TM Name, user name and Password.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment • If you want to establish the connection via a proxy server, please type in IP address and port of the proxy server, user name and password. • Else erase existing proxy settings and click at [Next]. Now the TM will establish a connection to the Talk2M server via the LAN/DSL interface and is there be registered.
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Manual VIPA TM Chapter 3 Deployment • Start the software "eCatcher“ and log in at the start dialog with your user Proceeding establishing VPN name and password. The VPN connection to the TM is established and connection via the TM is listed.
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