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July 20, 2022
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  • Page 1 PLX35-NB2 Network Bridge July 20, 2022 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Your Feedback Please

    In an effort to conserve paper, ProSoft Technology no longer includes printed manuals with our product shipments. User Manuals, Datasheets, Sample Ladder Files, and Configuration Files are provided at our website: www.prosoft-technology.com...

  • Page 3: Important Installation Instructions

    WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS. Class 2 Power Agency Approvals and Certifications Please visit our website: www.prosoft-technology.com ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 3 of 69...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    How to Contact Us ........................2 Content Disclaimer ........................2 Important Installation Instructions ....................3 Agency Approvals and Certifications ................... 3 Start Here About the PLX35-NB2 Network Bridge .............. 6 1.1.1 Specifications ..................... 7 PLX35-NB2 Package Contents ................. 7 Jumper Information .................... 8 Failover and Automatic Backup &...
  • Page 5 PLX35-NB2 Contents Network Bridge User Manual Using Belden Horizon to Configure the PLX35-NB2 ........57 Adding Team Members ................... 58 5.4.1 Editing Team Member Access ................. 60 Changing Firmware ..................61 Remote Packet Capture .................. 65 Ethernet Cable Specifications Ethernet Cable Configuration ................67 Support, Service &...

  • Page 6: Start Here

     Locally control the VPN connection through an EtherNet/IP® message. The PLX35-NB2 provides 2 Ethernet ports. One port is used for the local network requiring remote access. The second port is used to connect to the internet. ProSoft Technology, Inc.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    < 6W Peak Power Consumption 1.2 PLX35-NB2 Package Contents The following components are included with the PLX35-NB2 and are required for installation and configuration. Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify all of the following items are present. Part Name...

  • Page 8: Jumper Information

    If the backup restore procedure has performed correctly, only the PWR LED will be lit upon boot up. The automatic factory reset process takes place when the PLX35-NB2 needs to return to the default configuration. This is because the backup restore process has not succeeded.

  • Page 9: Quick Start

    2 Quick Start 2.1 Local Configuration Task Page Install the module Connect to the PLX35-NB2 webpage Set gateway configuration parameters Configure login credentials Update firmware 2.2 Belden Horizon Setup and Configuration Belden Horizon allows you to remotely configure, maintain, and troubleshoot the gateway.

  • Page 10: Installing The Plx35-Nb2

    Caution: The PLX35-NB2 is in a hardened case, and is designed for use in industrial and extreme environments; however, unless you are using cables expressly designed for such environments, the cables can fail if exposed to the same conditions the PLX35-NB2 can withstand.

  • Page 11: Led Indicators

    PLX35-NB2 Installing the PLX35-NB2 Network Bridge User Manual 3.1 LED Indicators The following table describes the diagnostic LEDs on the PLX35-NB2. State Description The module cannot reach the internet and is not managed MGMT by Belden Horizon (default). The module can reach the internet.

  • Page 12: Ethernet Port Leds

    PLX35-NB2 Installing the PLX35-NB2 Network Bridge User Manual 3.1.1 Ethernet Port LEDs State Description No activity on the port 100 Mbit Flashing Amber The Ethernet port is actively transmitting or receiving data. No physical connection is detected. No Ethernet LNK/ACT communication is possible.

  • Page 13: Local Configuration Using The Plx35-Nb2 Configuration Webpage

    To log into the PLX35-NB2 configuration webpage through the network, your PC must be able to connect to the PLX35-NB2. The default IP address of the PLX35- NB2 is 192.168.0.250. If your PC is on a different subnet, temporarily set the IP address of your PC to 192.168.0.xxx with a subnet of 255.255.255.0 (where...
  • Page 14 PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual After you successfully log in, the configuration webpage displays the Overview tab. This page allows you to:  View Performance Information  View Device Details  Update Firmware ...

  • Page 15: Using The Overview Tab

    PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual 4.2 Using the Overview Tab The Overview tab contains performance information as well as device details, access information, and module location information. In addition, this page allows you to make firmware updates to the gateway. You can view this tab at any time by simply clicking on the Overview tab.
  • Page 16 PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual Use the following table to enter the appropriate parameters: Description Parameter Gateway Enter a name for this gateway. Gateway Name Enter a description to describe the gateway. Description For example, Network Bridge - Bakersfield.
  • Page 17 PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual Default set to: 1.us.pool.ntp.org. If you wish to use a different NTP server, NTP Server 2 enter it here. Default set to: 2.us.pool.ntp.org. If you wish to use a different NTP server, NTP Server 3 enter it here.

  • Page 18: Open Source Software And License Information

    Network Bridge User Manual 4.3.1 Open Source Software and License Information To view a list of the software and licenses contained in the PLX35-NB2, click on the link at the bottom of the Gateway tab. ICENSES A list of the Open Source software and its license terms are displayed: ProSoft Technology, Inc.
  • Page 19 PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual License Details: Each entry can be expanded: ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 19 of 69...

  • Page 20: Configuring Login Credentials

    PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual 4.4 Configuring Login Credentials The gateway is shipped with the following login defaults: User: admin Password: password The Access tab allows you to change the default user name and password.

  • Page 21: Advanced Configuration

    PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual 4.4.1 Advanced Configuration Click on the Advanced Configuration link. Select the Web Protocol. Select HTTP or HTTPS. Choose the port depending on what protocol is selected. Click A when complete.

  • Page 22: Initial / Factory Reset Login

    Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual 4.4.2 Initial / Factory Reset Login This procedure is used for brand new units, or resetting the PLX35-NB2 to the default configuration. The default credentials are as follows: User: admin Password: password Note: Beginning with PLX35-NB2 firmware v1.5, this process requires you to change the default password...
  • Page 23 PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual Select a password that is compatible with the following rules:  Between 8 and 40 characters  At least one upper case letter  At least one lowercase letter ...
  • Page 24 PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual After logging in using the username and the new password, future password changes can be done from the Access tab as in the Configuring Login Credentials section on page 20.

  • Page 25: File Relay

    Files can be copied to the PLX35-NB2 SD card from a FTP/SFTP Client. The files can then transferred to a remote FTP/SFTP Server, or via Belden Horizon.
  • Page 26 PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual Use the following table to enter the appropriate parameters: Description Parameter Incoming FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Protocol SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) The user name is for uploading files through FTP to the module’s SD card.
  • Page 27 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual Public Key that authenticates SFTP Server and proves its identity to Host Key PLX35-NB2 client. This should be copied from SFTP Server and pasted here.  Used only for SFTP ...
  • Page 28 Network Bridge User Manual Note: Host Key will be removed from the outgoing server configuration upon downgrade from PLX35-NB2 1.5 release to any older firmware. SSH-Key is the public key that authenticates the SFTP Server user for file SSH-Key transfer. Once generated, it should be copied to the SFTP Server as a .pub file and associated with the designated user.

  • Page 29: Example #1: Transferring Files Across Segmented Networks Using Ftp

    This example shows an incoming FTP to an outgoing FTP.  On the LAN port, the PLX35-NB2 acts as a FTP Server for the incoming files to a WinSCP Client, The files will be temporarily stored in the PLX35-NB2 SD card.
  • Page 30 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual From the WinSCP Client, open a FTP session to PLX35-NB2 and transfer a few files to the Upload folder on the PLX35-NB2 SD card: ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 30 of 69...
  • Page 31 PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual Click O ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 31 of 69...
  • Page 32 PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual Log into the FTP Filezilla Server. User: admin Password: Prosoft1234! Folder: C:\FTP_Root): ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 32 of 69...
  • Page 33 PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual Start the server: ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 33 of 69...
  • Page 34 Network Bridge User Manual At the configured Daily Upload Time, set (hh:mm, default is 03:00). The files from the PLX35-NB2 SD card Upload folder will be time-stamped (yyyy-mm-dd) and transferred to the FTP Filezilla Server on folder C:\FTP_Root. ProSoft Technology, Inc.

  • Page 35: Example #2: Transferring Files Across Segmented Networks Using Sftp

    WinSCP Client. The files will be temporarily stored on the SD card.  On the WAN port, the PLX35-NB2 acts as a SFTP Client to a Bitvise Server. The files are pushed from the PLX35-NB2 to the Bitvise SFTP Server.
  • Page 36 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual From the WinSCP Client, open a SFTP session to PLX35-NB2 and transfer few files to the Upload folder on PLX35-NB2 SD card: ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 36 of 69...
  • Page 37 PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 37 of 69...
  • Page 38 Generate a key on Bitvise Manage host keys, export it as OpenSSH format, then copy the key to Host Key box into the PLX35-NB2  Generate SSH Key on PLX35-NB2, copy into a .pub file and add it on admin account on Bitvise server ProSoft Technology, Inc.
  • Page 39 User Manual After the Bitvise server is started, set the Daily Upload Time (hh:mm, default is 03:00). The files from the PLX35-NB2 SD card Upload folder will be time- stamped (yyyy-mm-dd) and transferred to PC 2 FTP Bitvise Server on folder C:\SFTP_Root.

  • Page 40: Sd Card

    If the SD Card is mounted, the Mount button is greyed out. Recommended to be done before manually removing SD Card. Eject This allows the SD card to be visible to the PLX35-NB2. When the SD Card is not Mount ‘mounted’, it will not be visible to the PLX35-NB2.

  • Page 41: Viewing Gateway Log File Activity

    PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual 4.7 Viewing Gateway Log file Activity Click on the Activity tab. Options on this page include search, search filter options, and a Download log file option. Click on the D button to download a .txt file to the download folder...

  • Page 42: Importing A Configuration File

    PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual 4.8 Importing a Configuration File from the S Select I ETUP icon located in the upper-right corner MPORT ONFIGURATION of any configuration page. Locate and select a configuration file to import and then click the I MPORT button.

  • Page 43: Exporting A Configuration File

    PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual 4.9 Exporting a Configuration File In the upper-right corner of any configuration page, select E XPORT ONFIGURATION from the setup icon. The gateway downloads a tar.gz file to your PC or laptop. Do not modify this file.

  • Page 44: Updating The Firmware

    If running firmware version is 1.2.31 or newer, performing a downgrade to versions 1.2.13, 1.1.57 or 1.0.24 is not supported. Note: Belden Horizon can also schedule updates to the latest firmware for multiple PLX35-NB2 gateways. Click the S icon in the top-right corner of the page and then click C...

  • Page 45: Rebooting The Gateway

    PLX35-NB2 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual 4.11 Rebooting the Gateway Click the S icon in the top-right corner of the page and then click R ETUP EBOOT GATEWAY This opens the Reboot gateway dialog.

  • Page 46: Factory Reset

    Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual 4.12 Factory Reset The Factory Reset option will reset the PLX35-NB2 to its default configuration. All custom configuration changes will be lost after this procedure. Click the S ETUP icon in the top-right corner of the page.
  • Page 47 Local Configuration Using the PLX35-NB2 Configuration Webpage Network Bridge User Manual After a few minutes, the PLX35-NB2 UI will be available by using the default IP address 192.168.0.250. After the factory reset is complete, the first login will be done using the default credentials (admin/password).

  • Page 48: Cloud-Based Management Using Belden Horizon

    Connect your gateway WAN port to a network that can reach the internet. The MGMT LED will flash green if the PLX35-NB2 can reach the internet and is not yet activated. Log in to the module from the LAN port as described in the section entitled "Connecting to the PLX35-NB2 Webpage”...
  • Page 49 After you are logged in, you can take a tour of the features of Belden Horizon by clicking T . Or you can skip the tour to configure the gateway. AKE THE TOUR ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 49 of 69...
  • Page 50 Cloud-based Management Using Belden Horizon Network Bridge User Manual When ready, activate the PLX35-NB2 within the tour, or you can click on the A button from the Gateways tab. ATEWAY Belden Horizon prompts you for the activation key that you recorded earlier. Click CTIVATE 10 Upon successful activation, the PLX35-NB2 appears on the Gateways page.

  • Page 51: Creating And Connecting A New Vpn Client

    If you already have a Belden Horizon VPN Client established in your Network Connections folder, you do not need to perform these steps. Once your PLX35-NB2 is activated, the gateway is displayed on the Gateways page. ProSoft Technology, Inc.
  • Page 52 PLX35-NB2 Cloud-based Management Using Belden Horizon Network Bridge User Manual In the Gateways tab, click on the C button of the gateway profile. ONNECT Assign the PC’s IP address and subnet mask. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 52 of 69...
  • Page 53 The system generates a unique secure one-time use username. Click the C button to save this username. OPY TO LIPBOARD Click "S ." This opens the Set Up VPN Client in HOW ME HOW TO SETUP MY CLIENT Belden Horizon dialog. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 53 of 69...
  • Page 54 Network Bridge User Manual Click on the I ) option. Follow the tutorial NITIAL ONFIGURATION TIME SETUP to complete the setup. The tutorial also shows you how to connect to the VPN tunnel. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 54 of 69...

  • Page 55: Verifying The Vpn Connection

    This indicator is grayed out if there is no connection established. However, you can hover over this indicator to obtain more information about the connection. The example above shows both the gateway and the user are connected to the VPN server. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 55 of 69...
  • Page 56 This example shows a connection between the gateway and the VPN server. However, it shows the user as "Disconnected". In this case, Belden Horizon may be waiting for the user to provide a user name in order to connect to the VPN. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 56 of 69...

  • Page 57: Using Belden Horizon To Configure The Plx35-Nb2

    This opens the gateway's configuration pages. In addition to the normal features of Belden Horizon, these configuration pages are exclusive to the PLX35-NB2. The configuration tabs are the same as those described under "Local Configuration using the Gateway's Configuration Webpage” on page 13.

  • Page 58: Adding Team Members

    Click on the T icon. Click on the I button located in the upper-right hand corner of NVITE EMBERS the page. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 58 of 69...
  • Page 59 When you are done, click the S button. You should receive an NVITATION “invitation sent successfully” message if the email address was valid. You can edit a member’s access rights once the invite is sent. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 59 of 69...

  • Page 60: Editing Team Member Access

    "Connect only" which means that that user is allowed to create a tunnel, but is not allowed to configure a gateway. Change this user's access rights by clicking on any of the first 3 access selections and then click the S button. CCESS ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 60 of 69...

  • Page 61: Changing Firmware

    Belden Horizon. There are two ways to start the firmware change process:  Click the firmware C option in the Device Details block. HANGE  Select C from the setup icon in the top-right corner of every HANGE FIRMWARE configuration page. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 61 of 69...
  • Page 62 This dialog lists the most recent firmware versions and details about this version. Select the version to install by clicking the radio button. There are options to upgrade now or schedule for later. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 62 of 69...
  • Page 63 PPLY ONLY TO THIS GATEWAY upgrade additional gateways or click the A PPLY TO THIS GATEWAY AND button to upgrade firmware on the current gateway and any SELECTED selected gateways. The firmware upgrade starts immediately. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 63 of 69...
  • Page 64 Schedule the date and time for the firmware change to occur. Click the S button. CHEDULE If you want to schedule changes for other gateways, use the A PPLY TO THIS button and follow the same procedure. GATEWAY AND SELECTED ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 64 of 69...

  • Page 65: Remote Packet Capture

    The following procedure describes a remote packet capture. This feature is available in firmware version v1.6.60 and newer. Right-click on the S icon of the PLX35-NB2, and select P ETUP APTURE Select the duration and interface to be used in the capture. Click C APTURE begin.
  • Page 66 Once the capture is complete, the captured file can be viewed. The captured files are saved in Belden Horizon for few days. It can also be downloaded from the Activity tab as shown below: ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 66 of 69...

  • Page 67: Ethernet Cable Specifications

    RJ-45 PIN 3 Tx+ 1 Tx+ 1 Rx+ 1 Rx+ 6 Tx- 2 Tx- 2 Rx- 2 Rx- 1 Rx+ 3 Rx+ 3 Tx+ 3 Tx+ 2 Rx- 6 Rx- 6 Tx- 6 Tx- ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 67 of 69...

  • Page 68: Support, Service & Warranty

    Configuration/Debug status information LED patterns Details about the interfaced serial, Ethernet or Fieldbus devices Note: For technical support calls within the United States, ProSoft Technology’s 24/7 after-hours phone support is available for urgent plant-down issues. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 68 of 69...

  • Page 69: Warranty Information

    REGIONAL TECH SUPPORT Japanese, Korean support.la@prosoft-technology.com REGIONAL TECH SUPPORT support.ap@prosoft-technology.com For additional ProSoft Technology contacts in your area, please visit: www.prosoft-technology.com/About-Us/Contact-Us. 7.2 Warranty Information For complete details regarding ProSoft Technology’s TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE, WARRANTY, SUPPORT, SERVICE AND RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION INSTRUCTIONS, please see the documents at: www.prosoft-technology.com/legal...

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