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Ethernet Adapter User Guide Hydronix Part no: HD0333 Version: 2.0.0 Revision date: January 2008...
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Neither the whole or any part of the information contained in nor the product described in this documentation may be adapted or reproduced in any material form except with the prior written approval of Hydronix Limited, hereinafter referred to as Hydronix.
Revision history Revision No. Date Description of change 1.0.0 December 2007 First Draft 2.0.0 January 2008 First edition released Ethernet Adapter User Guide HD0333 Issue 2.0.0...
Chapter 1 Introduction The Hydronix Ethernet Adapter provides a simple method of network enabling Hydronix products. The Adapter is a small DIN-rail mounted unit that converts packets received over an Ethernet (TCP/IP) network to RS485 or RS232. This enables a host PC elsewhere on the network to communicate with sensors using Hydronix Hydro-Com software.
Ethernet Power Adapter Kit: Part Number: EPK01 Comprises: All the above plus Ethernet Power Adapter, Power Injector, IEC mains cable and 2 additional Ethernet Patch Cables Use: Provides power and Ethernet connection over standard CAT5e cable Ethernet Adapter User Guide HD0333 Issue 2.0.0...
Connect the RS485 sensor cable to the Ethernet Adapter outputs, taking care to note the recommendations in the RS485 Wiring Recommendations in Chapter 3. Ethernet Adapter User Guide HD0333 Issue 2.0.0...
Sufficient ventilation and cooling should be employed to keep the air temperature around the unit to a suitable level for the number of sensors being powered. The diagram below shows the number of sensors that can be used at different air temperatures for each sensor type. Ethernet Adapter User Guide HD0333 Issue 2.0.0...
OUT to the drop cable. Connect a 240V or 110V mains supply to the Power Injector. Note: The Power Injector Module can supply sufficient power for up to four Hydronix Hydro- Probe II sensors or three Hydro-Mix VI, Hydro-Probe Orbiter or Hydro-Probe SE (Hydrotrac) sensors.
Although the Ethernet Adapter has multiple sets of sensor outputs, wiring in a star configuration with each sensor wired to an output set should be avoided if at all possible. Ethernet Adapter User Guide HD0333 Issue 2.0.0...
Ethernet to the host system. Additionally, the green indicator light above the network connector indicates that a network connection has been established, and the yellow indicator blinks when network data is sent or received Ethernet Adapter User Guide HD0333 Issue 2.0.0...
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Chapter 2 Connecting with Sensors Ethernet Adapter User Guide HD0333 Issue 2.0.0...
Connect the Ethernet drop cable from the network connection to the Ethernet port of the Adapter. Connect a 24V dc supply to the 24V+ and 0V input terminals of the Ethernet Adapter, Ethernet Adapter User Guide HD0333 Issue 2.0.0...
24V+ and 0V outputs of the Power Adapter to the 24V+ and 0V inputs of the Ethernet Adapter, ensuring that the wire is of sufficient power rating to carry the power for the Hydro-Control V and it’s sensor. Connect RS232 cables between the Ethernet Adapter and the Hydro-Control V. Ethernet Adapter User Guide HD0333 Issue 2.0.0...
Ethernet data packet, which is then unpacked by the Ethernet Adapter and converted into RS485 voltage levels. If a custom application is being written to communicate with Hydronix sensors over the Ethernet, then the Hydro-Link communications protocol should be implemented and the resulting message string sent over the network to the Ethernet Adapter (instead of a serial port).
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Chapter 3 Connecting with Hydro-Control V Hydronix are currently developing a Class Library for .NET to implement all of the communications functionality including support for the Ethernet Adapter, which will be available upon request. For details of this and more information on the Hydro-Link Communications Protocol please contact Hydronix Technical Support (support@hydronix.com).
Administrator to find a suitable address. Finding an Ethernet Adapter automatically Communication with Hydronix sensors is carried out with the Hydro-Com Utility. To start go to the Communications->TCP/IP menu in Hydro-Com and select “Search for Ethernet Adapters”. The program will display a search window and query the network for any sensors attached.
Ethernet Adapter. In the dialog that is shown, enter the IP Address and Port Number (usually 10001) of the Ethernet Adapter The adapter will be added to the list, select it to connect. Ethernet Adapter User Guide HD0333 Issue 2.0.0...
IP Address on the Internet and the number of the port opened up. The table below shows the settings used in this example: Company Network Settings Ethernet Adapter Settings IP Address Opened Port IP Address Port Number 123.456.78.901 7011 192.168.10.61 10001 Ethernet Adapter User Guide HD0333 Issue 2.0.0...
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Hydro-Com prevents you from setting these port numbers. Install Hydro-Com on the remote machine. As before, select Communications->TCP/IP->Add Ethernet Adapter. In the Add Ethernet Adapter window, enter the IP Address of the Firewall and the Port opened. Ethernet Adapter User Guide HD0333 Issue 2.0.0...
Modules should be used indoors in dry environments only. The enclosures are rated to IP31. Interfaces: Ethernet IN: Standard 10/100baseT Ethernet RJ45 socket RS485: Can connect to a maximum of 16 Hydronix Sensors RS232: Standard RS232 interface Weight: 160g EPA01 Ethernet Power Adapter...
RS485 A 24V + to sensor Please refer to chapter 3 on RS485 wiring recommendations 0V to sensor RS485 B RS485 A 24V + to sensor 0V to sensor RS485 B RS485 A Ethernet Adapter User Guide HD0333 Issue 2.0.0...
IP address Adapter – then the IP Hydronix Technical x.y.z.a then the PC’s Address can be Support must be x.y.z.b (b <> a) changed try changing the PC’s to match and try again Ethernet Adapter User Guide HD0333 Issue 2.0.0...
Possible Explanation Check Required Result Action required on failure Ethernet cable to Cable between EPI01 CONNECT light Replace cable or try a Ethernet Power Adapter and EPA01 illuminated different EPA01 faulty or not connected Ethernet Adapter User Guide HD0333 Issue 2.0.0...
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TCP/IP Menu Ethernet Power Injector Temperature Fault Finding Number of Sensors Indicator Lights Terminal Identification Location 13, 21 Ventilation Number of Sensors Weight Hydro-Control V Wiring Connections 17, 21 RS-485 Ethernet Adapter Location Ethernet Adapter User Guide HD0333 Issue 2.0.0...
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