Terra PCS200 User Manual

Remote control and monitoring server

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PCS200
User manual
Version 1.1

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Summary of Contents for Terra PCS200

  • Page 1: Remote Control

    Remote control and monitoring server PCS200 User manual Version 1.1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    “Addressed” indicator _______________________ 5 “Status” indicator ___________________________ 5 “Ground” clamp_____________________________ 5 230V~ 50 Hz power supply unit ________________ 5 Cooling fan _________________________________ 5 “Terra Bus” data bus connectors _______________ 5 5.10 UPS communication port ______________________ 6 5.11 Digital opto-isolated inputs ____________________ 6 5.12...
  • Page 3: Product Description

    Product description CMH WEB server is an optional device for Terra Bus managed devices monitoring and control. Unit is considered as a master device on Terra Bus network as web-based frontend. Through the web server it is possible to: - monitor up to 255 devices connected to the data bus;...
  • Page 4: External View And Operating Control

    UPS communication port Ethernet port “Ground” clamp 230V~ 50 Hz power supply input Digital opto-isolated inputs Secondary Ethernet port (optional) Cooling fan Digital relay outputs Console port RS232 (debug) “Terra bus” data bus connectors Temperature sensor Antenna port (not used)
  • Page 5: Pcs200 Control Interface

    See “External view and operating control” section 4 for visual interface control locations. USB control Terra Bus data bus can be managed using front panel USB port along with proper PC software (e.g. Terra Link, CMH Master). During USB control mode LCD panels shows system status: “USB CONTROL”, “ADDRESSED”...
  • Page 6: Ups Communication Port

    Input #3 and #4 status and log can be viewed with web interface by clicking on “I/O Control” link. Most smart UPS devices have standard serial port (female D-SUB 9) with status information. See connection table for PCS200 interfacing to smart UPS serial port. PCS200 UPS COMM.
  • Page 7: Digital Relay Outputs

    This Ethernet port is used to connected PCS200 to the network. PCS200 supports 10/100Mbps Ethernet. If PCS200 is placed behind a firewall or a router, make sure certain ports are open/forwarded (see “Connecting to the network” section 6 for more details).
  • Page 8: Connecting To The Network

    [14] is located on the back of PCS200. PCS200 must be the only master device on the Terra Bus. Two parallel Data Bus sockets [9] are located on the back of PCS200. No other handheld, USB-Terra Bus, Ethernet-Terra Bus device can be used together.
  • Page 9: System Management

    System management Top of the webpage shows currently logged in user, PCS200 serial number and PCS200 firmware version. If some modules aren’t visible or module firmware upgrade has been just performed, pressing “Rescan” link will trigger PCS200 to scan all subrack addresses and update list of modules in System management page.
  • Page 10: Video Monitor

    Also check IP streaming device manufacturer documentation or configuration settings to find out which ports and which protocols (TCP and/or UDP) are used for video/audio/control streams. These ports must be open/forwarded in your firewall or router along with other PCS200 ports (see [6] “Connecting to the network”).
  • Page 11 In order to modify existing ports press “FireWall Ports” link. Following page will be displayed: To add a new port or modify existing port and protocol, enter port number, select TCP, UDP or both protocols and press CHANGE. To delete non-needed port, just enter port number, leave TCP and UDP selections blank and press CHANGE.
  • Page 12: Status

    For this feature to work, email settings must be correctly set in “Network” page. PCS200 has internal temperature sensor. External temperature is monitored only if external temperature sensor is connected to connector [11]. Digital inputs are located in connector [9].
  • Page 13: I/O Control

    View configuration submenu allows user to choose number of subracks to be shown in “SYSTEM MANAGEMENT” page. This parameter defines how many devices should be scanned by Terra Bus. Recommendation: use only groups which are actually connected to the data bus. This improves scan time and...
  • Page 14: Headend Description

    Upload time depends on file size and network conditions. System displays confirmation message if file is uploaded successfully. To download file: Press in the button named “Description #<1-3> <FILE>”. Confirm file download. Time/Date PCS200 internal battery-backed system clock can by adjusted by synchronizing with PC time in “Time/Date” submenu page by pressing button: “SYNC”.
  • Page 15: Network

    Network To access web server it must be configured with proper TCP/IP settings. It can be done by: changing settings with onboard LCD panel filling up required values on the web page “Network” Device is shipped with settings: IP address: 192.168.0.99 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 If device is used not in the same subnet as the user’s workstation, “Gateway”...
  • Page 16: Users

    Upgrade module firmware Set default module parameters Add/delete/modify users View logs Upgrade PCS200 server firmware 8.11 View logs Any successful or unsuccessful login of existing user will be show in the log file. Login time and remote user’s IP address are saved. Administrator can clear access log by pressing “Clear ALL history”.
  • Page 17: Firmware Update

    8.12 Firmware update Firmware update allows user to upload and upgrade PCS200 server firmware supplied by manufacturer. PCS200 firmware version is printed on top of each page after serial number. 8.13 Restart Reboots PCS200 server. 8.14 LOGOUT Allows user to log out.
  • Page 18: Appendix

    But it’s important that cellular network provider SIM card ISP public IP would match ISP local IP address, otherwise GSM router and PCS200 will not be visible and accessible from the Internet. In some cases this could be requested as extra service from cellular network provider. It is recommended to consult local network operator before ordering a SIM card or service.
  • Page 19 No additional PCS200 configurations are necessary, it can be left with default network settings: 192.168.0.99 Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Following parameters must be configured in 3G/EDGE router: APN (Access Point Name) and phone number (*99#), this information is supplied by GSM network...
  • Page 20 Then enter network settings as shown: Next add following ports to forward to IP 192.168.0.99: 1000 TCP 2300 TCP...
  • Page 21 Save all settings and reboot RUT100 router. Then connect RUT100 LAN port to PCS200 Ethernet port [14]. Enter provided static IP address (or dynamic DNS domain name) in the Internet Explorer address bar, and you should see PCS200 server startup screen.
  • Page 22 TERRA UAB Draugystes str. 22, LT-51256 Kaunas, Lithuania Tel.: +370 37 - 31 34 44, fax: +370 37 - 31 35 55 E-mail: sales@terraelectronics.com http://www.terraelectronics.com...

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