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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents iConnect Overview....................3 iConnect Models...................... IMOGateway......................5 Devices......................6 Software Modules..................... 9 IMOGateway Database....................13 Modbus Write Function..................... 14 Data......................... 16 IMOGateway Settings....................IMOGateway SIMS....................IMOGateway Billing....................IMOGateway Users....................Frequently Asked Questions..................
Page 3: Iconnect Overview
Overview iConnect is a Remote M2M Gateway device allowing remote access to the IMO range of automation products and inverter drives. It automatically connects to the IMOGateway, enabling you to program your device*, change setpoints, monitor parameters and set up alerts.
Page 4: Iconnect Models
SMS and email messages. Ethernet Port - This port is used to connect the iConnect to a controller which have a FTP server in it. The controller can be a HMI, PLC and others with FTP function enabled in the Ethernet port. This function is only tested for IMO controllers.
Page 5: Imogateway
1. Click on ‘Add New Device’ as shown in image. 2. Note down the Unique Unit ID from the product label of the iConnect and enter the ID in the field ‘Unit ID’. Enter a user preferred name for easy identification for the user in the field ‘Device Name’.
Page 6: Devices
Once the device is added, the parameters such as following can be seen for the device. Version - This is the OS version number of the iConnect. When a new OS update is available, a new button will be available to press, to update the OS of the iConnect.
Page 7 Edit iConnect The Edit function enables you to select a new software module on your iConnect and setup the name details as shown below. Ethernet Settings Ethernet Settings allow you to change your iConnect Ethernet port settings. Downloads Clicking this option navigates the menu to the FTP saved data files for the device. The same can be seen under the menu,...
Page 8 SIM Card With the SIM link you can view and edit your SIM card settings: • Change the description name • See your monthly Data usage • Change you Tariff depending on your needs • Change the SIM state Here you can visualise how much Data you have used. Also check the status of your SIM card. By pressing on ‘Name/ICCID;...
Page 9: Software Modules
‘Customer Modules’ by clicking ‘Save As New’. The default modules are as below: 1. iView to IMO Gateway This software module is to send files in the iView HMI to the IMO Gateway storage using the iConnect FTP function.
Page 10 Device_0001 - User editable and can be changed to identify the module in the application Source_server - IP Address of the source device from which the files needs to be send to the IMO gateway storage. In this case, the IP address of the iView HMI controller.
Page 11 3. Device FTP to IMOGateway This software module is to send files in the device FTP server to the IMOGateway storage using the iConnect FTP function. Configuration Script Device_0001 - User editable and can be changed to identify the module in the application Source_server –...
Page 12 Duplex; A Modbus cable is required to connect the iConnect to the Modbus Slave device. The part number of the cable is IC-USB-RS- LPC and is available to order from www.imopc.com. The cable is a USB to RS485 converter and should be plugged to any of the USB ports, USB 1 or USB 2.
Page 13: Imogateway Database
IMOGateway Database The Modbus Read function logs all the values to a MySQL compliant database. The value from the database can be queried from a suitable database front end and the data can be processed suitably. Alternatively, suitable MySQL database tools can be used to view the database.
Page 14: Modbus Write Function
Modbus Write Function The iConnect have Modbus Write function which enables a user to change the value of a Modbus Write register in a Modbus RTU slave device. The function uses the Modbus command 10H. Only one register can be changed at a time.
Page 15 Click the Send CMD/API Example field to view the Modbus Write Command form and write a value to a Modbus register. To Write a Register Value Enter the Modbus ID of the slave device in the field ‘Node ID’. Enter the register address in the field ‘Register’ in the format ‘4xxxx’. Enter the value in the ‘Value’...
Page 16: Data
Data Alerts You can find all of your Alerts under DATA (main navigation) and by clicking on the folder icon The Copy icon will copy the alert and paste it Deleting can be effected by clicking on the underneath the existing one delete icon to remove the alert Edit Alerts Clicking here will take you to a new page, and you can then add a message to the alert and change the file name:-...
Page 17: Imogateway Settings
IMOGateway - Settings The contact details, email address and mobile alert number can be seen on this page, and can be edited at any time. To purchase more SMS credits for alerts, click ‘Buy Additional…’. This will take you to SagePay to make a secure payment, credit will be available immediately. IMOGateway - SIMS The SIM card can be managed under SIMS.
Page 18: Imogateway Users
IMOGateway - Users Users can manage the usernames and passwords under the menu, ‘USERS’. To add a new user, click ‘Add New User’. To delete a user, click 'x'. Change Your Password You can change your password at any time by simply navigating to ‘USERS’. A key-shaped icon will appear in front of the user name that you want to change, click the icon and the system will generate a new password.
Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions
Can the iConnect be used on a boat? It can. While at sea (outside network coverage) the iConnect will not get any network coverage, but when your connection comes back the iConnect will send all the data you collected while in the sea.
Page 20 905 799 0450 IMO South Africa Email: imo-ca@imopc.com IMO Pacific Web: www.imopc.com IMO Automation LLC IMO South Africa (Pty) Ltd IMO Pacific Pty Ltd 101 Colony Park Drive, Suite 300 G16 Centurion Business Park 1/6 Dillington Pass Cumming Montague Gardens...

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