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IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide 1-1IOLANSDS/SCS/STS/MDCUser’s GuideVersion 4.5Part #5500161-45July 2013

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99IP SettingsInterface 1 Hardware Speed and DuplexDefine the Ethernet connection speed (desktop models can support up to 100 Mbps and rack mount and

100AdvancedAdvancedHost TableOverviewThe Host table contains the list of hosts that will be accessed by an IP address or Fully Qualified Domain Name

101AdvancedAdding/Editing a HostConfigure the appropriate parameters:Delete ButtonDeletes a host from the host tableHost Name The name of the host. T

102AdvancedRoute ListOverviewEntering routes in the routing list enables the identification of gateways to be used for accessing specific hosts or ex

103AdvancedAdding/Editing RoutesFrom the Route List tab, if you click the Add or Edit button, you will be able to add a new or edit an existing route

104AdvancedDNS/WINSOverviewYou can configure WINS servers for PPP-client name resolution and DNS servers for PPP-client name resolution and IOLAN hos

105AdvancedEditing/Adding DNS/WINS ServersConfigure the parameter:RIPOverviewThe Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is a routing protocol used with a

106AdvancedField DescriptionsConfigure the appropriate parameters:Ethernet Mode Enable/disable RIP (Routing Information Protocol) mode for the Ethern

107AdvancedDynamic DNSOverviewDynamic DNS Service providers enable users to access a server connected to the internet that has been assigned a dynami

108AdvancedAccount SettingsEnter the information about your DynDNS.com account so the IOLAN can communicate IP address updates. These settings are gl

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109AdvancedCipher Suite Field DescriptionsThe SSL/TLS cipher suite is used to encrypt data between the IOLAN and the client. You can specify up to fi

110AdvancedAdding/Editing a Cipher SuiteTo see a list of valid cipher suite combinations, see Appendix B, SSL/TLS Ciphers.Configure the following par

111AdvancedValidation Criteria Field DescriptionsIf you choose to configure validation criteria, the information in the peer SSL/TLS certificate must

112AdvancedIPv6 TunnelsOverviewIPv6 tunnels transport IPv6 data packets from one IPv6 network to another IPv6 network over an IPv4 network. In additi

113AdvancedAdding/Editing an IPv6 TunnelWhen you add/edit an IPv6 tunnel, you are determining how an IPv6 message will reach an IPv6 device through a

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 114Configuring Serial PortsChapter 77IntroductionThe Serial section is used to configure the serial po

115Serial PortsEditing a Serial PortIn the Serial Port Settings window, click on a serial port and then click the Edit button, the following window i

116Serial PortsClick the Change Profile button to select a different serial port profile if you don’t want the displayed profile:As you select the di

117Serial Port ProfilesResetting a Serial PortWhen you change a serial port’s configuration, you can download the configuration file to the IOLAN and

118Serial Port ProfilesHardware Tab Field DescriptionsThe Hardware tab configures all the serial port hardware connection information. The window bel

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119Serial Port ProfilesDuplex Used with a EIA-485 serial interface, specify whether the serial port is Full Duplex (communication both ways at the sa

120Serial Port ProfilesEmail Alert Tab Field DescriptionsEmail notification can be set at the Server and/or serial port levels. You can set unique em

121Serial Port ProfilesPacket Forwarding Tab Field DescriptionsThe Packet Forwarding tab can be used to control/define how and when serial port data

122Serial Port ProfilesCustom Packet ForwardingThis option allows you to define the packet forwarding rules based on the packet definition or the fra

123Serial Port ProfilesTransmit SOF Character(s)When enabled, the SOF1 or SOF1/SOF2 characters will be transmitted with the frame. If not enabled, th

124Serial Port ProfilesSSL/TLS Settings Tab Field DescriptionsYou can create an encrypted connection using SSL/TLS for the following profiles: TruePo

125Serial Port ProfilesCipher Suite Field DescriptionsThe SSL/TLS cipher suite is used to encrypt data between the IOLAN and the client. You can spec

126Serial Port ProfilesAdding/Editing a Cipher SuiteTo see a list of valid cipher suite combinations, see Appendix B, SSL/TLS Ciphers.Configure the f

127Serial Port ProfilesValidation Criteria Field DescriptionsIf you choose to configure validation criteria, the information in the peer SSL/TLS cert

128Serial Port ProfilesCommon Name An entry for common name; for example, the host name or fully qualified domain name. This field is case sensitive

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129Serial Port ProfilesConsole Management ProfileOverviewThe Console Management profile provides access through the network to a console or administr

130Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsThe Console Management Advanced tab configures serial port options that may be required by cert

131Serial Port ProfilesMultisessions The number of extra network connections available on a serial port, in addition to the single session that is al

132Serial Port ProfilesSession Strings Controls the sending of ASCII strings to serial devices at session start and session termination as follows;z

133Serial Port ProfilesTruePort ProfileOverviewTruePort is especially useful when you want to improve data security, as you can enable an SSL/TLS con

134Serial Port ProfilesConfigure the following parameters:Connect to remote systemWhen enabled, the IOLAN initiates communication to the TruePort cli

135Serial Port ProfilesAdding/Editing Additional TruePort HostsYou can define a list of hosts that the serial device will communicate to through True

136Serial Port ProfilesAdding/Editing a Multihost EntryWhen you click the Add or Edit button, the Host Entry window appears. The hosts in the multiho

137Serial Port ProfilesConfigure the following parameters:Signals high when...This option has the following impact based on the state of the TruePort

138Serial Port ProfilesEnable Data LoggingWhen enabled, serial data will be buffered if the TCP connection is lost. When the TCP connection is re-est

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139Serial Port ProfilesDial Retry The number of times the IOLAN will attempt to re-establish a connection with a remote modem. Range: 0-99Default: 2

140Serial Port ProfilesTCP Sockets ProfileOverviewThe TCP Socket profile allows for a serial device to communicate over a TCP network. The TCP connec

141Serial Port ProfilesTCP Port The TCP port that the IOLAN will use to listen for incoming connections.Default: 10000 plus the serial port number, s

142Serial Port ProfilesAdding/Editing Additional HostsYou can define a list of hosts that the serial device will communicate to or a primary/backup h

143Serial Port ProfilesTCP Port Specify the TCP port that the IOLAN will use to communicate to the Host.Default: 0

144Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Authenticate User Enables/disables login/password authentica

145Serial Port ProfilesIdle Timeout Use this timer to close a connection because of inactivity. When the Idle Timeout expires, the IOLAN will end the

146Serial Port ProfilesUDP Sockets ProfileOverviewThe UDP profile configures a serial port to send or receive data to/from the LAN using the UDP prot

147Serial Port ProfilesThe role of each of the configurable parameters in an entry depends on the “Direction” selected.When the direction is "LA

148Serial Port Profilesz Port - Serial data being forwarded to the LAN from the serial device will sent to this UDP port. Only data originating from

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149Serial Port ProfilesThis entry is disabled since Direction is set to Disabled.General Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Lis

150Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Port The UDP port to use. Default: 0 (zero)Session StringsCo

151Serial Port ProfilesTerminal ProfileOverviewThe Terminal profile allows network access from a terminal connected to the IOLAN’s serial port. This

152Serial Port ProfilesTerminal Type Specifies the type of terminal connected to the line.Data Options:z Dumbz WYSE60z VT100z ANSIz TVI925z IBM3151TE

153Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:When any data is receivedInitiates a connection to the speci

154Serial Port ProfilesHotkey Prefix The prefix that a user types to lock a serial port or redraw the Menu. Data Range:z ^a l—(Lowercase L) Locks the

155Serial Port ProfilesUser Service SettingsLogin SettingsThese settings apply to users who are accessing the network from a terminal connected to th

156Serial Port ProfilesRlogin SettingsThe Rlogin settings apply when the User Service is set to Rlogin or the Terminal profile has Require Login sele

157Serial Port ProfilesWhen Connect to remote system is selected, the Rlogin window requires the name of the user who is connecting to the host.Confi

158Serial Port ProfilesSLIP SettingsThe SLIP settings apply when the User Service is set to SLIP.Strict Host Key CheckingWhen enabled, a host public

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159Serial Port ProfilesConfigure the following parameters:Local IP Address The IPv4 address of the IOLAN end of the SLIP link. For routing to work yo

160Serial Port ProfilesVJ Compression When enabled, Van Jacobson compression is used on this link. When enabled, C-SLIP, or compressed SLIP, is used.

161Serial Port ProfilesPPP SettingsThe PPP settings apply when the User Service is set to PPP.Configure the following parameters:IPv4 Local IP Addres

162Serial Port ProfilesIPv6 Remote Interface IdentifierThe remote IPv6 interface identifier of the remote end of the PPP link. Choose an address that

163Serial Port ProfilesUser Complete this field only if you have specified PAP or CHAP (security protocols) in the Authentication field, andz you wis

164Serial Port ProfilesRemote Password Complete this field only if you have specified PAP or CHAP (security protocols) in the Security field, andz yo

165Serial Port ProfilesAuthentication TimeoutThe timeout, in minutes, during which successful PAP or CHAP authentication must take place (when PAP or

166Serial Port ProfilesDynamic DNS ButtonLaunches the Dynamic DNS window when IP Address Negotiation is enabled, which can then update the DNS server

167Serial Port ProfilesPrinter ProfileOverviewThe Printer profile allows for the serial port to be configured to support a serial printer device that

168Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameter:Session Strings Controls the sending of ASCII strings to seri

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169Serial Port ProfilesSerial Tunneling ProfileOverviewThe Serial Tunneling profile allows two IOLANs to be connected back-to-back over the network t

170Serial Port ProfilesGeneral Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Act As Tunnel ServerThe IOLAN will listen for an incoming con

171Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Break LengthWhen the IOLAN receives a command from its peer

172Serial Port ProfilesVirtual Modem ProfileOverviewVirtual Modem (Vmodem) is a feature of the IOLAN that provides a modem interface to a serial devi

173Serial Port ProfilesListen on TCP Port The IOLAN TCP port that the IOLAN will listen on. Default: 10000 + serial port number (for example, serial

174Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Echo characters in command modeWhen enabled, echoes back cha

175Serial Port ProfilesAdditional modem initializationYou can specify additional virtual modem commands that will affect how virtual modem starts. Th

176Serial Port ProfilesPhone Number to Host MappingIf your modem application dials using a phone number, you can add an entry in the Phone Number to

177Serial Port ProfilesControl Signal I/O ProfileOverviewThe Control Signal I/O profile is only available on IOLAN I/O models. When you configure a s

178Serial Port ProfilesInput Signal Field DescriptionsSee Digital I/O Extension for information about the I/O Extension tab.Configure the following

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179Serial Port ProfilesOutput Signal Field DescriptionsSee Digital I/O Extension for information about the I/O Extension tab.Configure the following

180Serial Port ProfilesModbus Gateway ProfileOverviewEach serial port can be configured as either a Modbus Master gateway or a Modbus Slave gateway,

181Serial Port ProfilesConfigure the following parameters:Advanced Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Mode Specify how the Modbus G

182Serial Port ProfilesModbus Slave IP Settings Field DescriptionsThis window is used to configure the Modbus Slaves.Idle Timeout Use this timer to c

183Serial Port ProfilesThe following buttons are available:Add Button Adds an entry into the Modbus Destination Slave IP Settings table.Edit Button E

184Serial Port ProfilesAdding/Editing Modbus Slave IP SettingsConfigure the following parameters:UID Start When Destination is set to Host and you ha

185Serial Port ProfilesModbus Slave Advanced Settings Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:End IP Address Displays the ending IP addr

186Serial Port ProfilesEmbedded When this option is selected, the address of the slave Modbus device is embedded in the message header.Default: Enabl

187Serial Port ProfilesPower Management ProfileOverviewThe Power Management profile applies when there is a Perle Remote Power Switch (RPS) connected

188Serial Port ProfilesConfigure the following parameters:Editing Power Management Plug Settings Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters

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189Serial Port ProfilesMonitoring Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Monitor HostThis is the host which is to be monitored via

190Serial Port ProfilesWait Before Cycling PowerEnables a delay before cycling the power on the plug. This delay allows for the sending of notificati

191Serial Port ProfilesRemote Access (PPP) ProfileOverviewThe Remote Access (PPP) profile configures a serial port to allow a remote user to establis

192Serial Port ProfilesGeneral Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:IPv4 Local IP AddressThe IPV4 IP address of the IOLAN end of

193Serial Port ProfilesDynamic DNS Field DescriptionsDynamic DNS can be enabled and configured on a serial port level. If you enable Dynamic DNS and

194Serial Port ProfilesAuthentication Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Password Specify the password used to access the DNS s

195Serial Port ProfilesUser Complete this field only if you have specified PAP or CHAP (security protocols) in the Authentication field, andz you wis

196Serial Port ProfilesRemote Password Complete this field only if you have specified PAP or CHAP (security protocols) in the Security field, andz yo

197Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Routing Determines the routing mode (RIP, Routing Informatio

198Serial Port ProfilesConfigure Request TimeoutThe maximum time, in seconds, that LCP (Link Control Protocol) will wait before it considers a config

IOLAN Device Server User’s Guide 1-2Copyright StatementThis document must not be reproduced in any way whatsoever, either printed or electronically, w

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199Serial Port ProfilesDial In If the device is remote and will be dialing in via modem or ISDN TA, enable this parameter.Default: DisabledDial Out I

200Serial Port ProfilesRemote Access (SLIP) ProfileOverviewThe Remote Access (SLIP) profile configures a serial port to allow a remote user to establ

201Serial Port ProfilesAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:MTU The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) parameter restricts

202Serial Port ProfilesSession Strings Controls the sending of ASCII strings to serial device at session start as follows;z Send at Start—If configur

203Serial Port ProfilesCustom Application ProfileOverviewThe Custom App/Plugin profile is used in conjunction with custom applications created for th

204Serial Port ProfilesSession Strings Controls the sending of ASCII strings to serial device at session start as follows;z Send at Start—If configur

205Port BufferingPort BufferingOverviewThe Port Buffering feature allows data activity on the IOLAN’s serial ports to be held in memory for viewing a

206Port BufferingRemote Port BuffersThe Remote Port Buffering feature allows data received from serial ports on the IOLAN to be sent to a remote serv

207Port BufferingEnable Remote (NFS) BufferingEnables/disables port buffering on a remote system. When you enable this option, you have the ability t

208AdvancedAdvancedAdvanced Serial Settings TabOverviewAdvanced serial port settings apply to all serial ports. Field DescriptionsConfigure the follo

21Table of ContentsMapped RADIUS Parameters to IOLAN Parameters ... 382Perle RADIUS Dictionary Example...

209AdvancedData Logging Buffer SizeThe minimum data buffer size for all models is 1 KB. The maximum data buffer size is 2000 KB for DS1/TS2/STS8D, al

210AdvancedModems TabOverviewYou need to configure a modem if there is a modem connected to the IOLAN. If your IOLAN model contains an internal modem

211AdvancedTruePort Baud Rate TabOverviewThe TruePort utility acts as a COM port redirector that allows applications to talk to serial devices across

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 212Configuring Users Chapter 88IntroductionYou can configure up to four users in the IOLAN’s local use

213User SettingsUser SettingsOverviewThe Users window allows you to add, edit, and delete users from the IOLAN. FunctionalityThe Users window display

214Adding/Editing UsersAdding/Editing UsersGeneral TabOverviewThe General tab configures the basic user information.FunctionalityYou must, minimally,

215Adding/Editing UsersLevel The access that a user is allowed.Data Options:z Admin—The admin level user has total access to the IOLAN. You can creat

216Adding/Editing UsersServices TabOverviewThe Services tab configures the connection parameters for a user. Any connection parameters configured in

217Adding/Editing UsersTCP Port When the User Service is Telnet, this is the target port number. The default value will change based on the type of S

218Adding/Editing UsersAdvanced TabOverviewThe Advanced tab is used to configure those parameters that control the user session; this includes sessio

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219Adding/Editing UsersSession Timeout The amount of time, in seconds, before the IOLAN forcibly closes a user’s session (connection). The default va

220Adding/Editing UsersSessions TabOverviewThe Sessions tab is used to configure specific connections for users who are accessing the network through

221Adding/Editing UsersSession 1, 2, 3, 4 You can configure up to four (4) sessions that the user can select from to connect to a specific host after

222Adding/Editing UsersSerial Port Access TabOverviewThe Serial Port Access tab controls the user’s read/write access on any given IOLAN serial port.

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.1 223IntroductionThe Security group includes the following configuration options:z Authentication—When a

224Authenticationconnection. Therefore, any parameters configured by RADIUS or TACACS+ will override the same parameters configured in the IOLAN. See

225AuthenticationLocalOverviewWhen Local authentication is selected, the user must either be configured in the IOLAN’s User List or you must enable G

226AuthenticationRADIUSOverviewRADIUS is an authentication method that the IOLAN supports that can send back User information; see RADIUS on page 363

227AuthenticationAttributes Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Account Port The port that the RADIUS host listens to for accounting

228AuthenticationKerberosField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Use the following NAS-IP-AddressWhen enabled, the IOLAN will send the s

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229AuthenticationLDAP/Microsoft Active DirectoryOverviewLDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is an application protocol for querying and modi

230AuthenticationIf you are using LDAP or Microsoft Active Directory with TLS, you need to download a CA list to the IOLAN that includes the certific

231AuthenticationTACACS+OverviewTACACS+ is an authentication method that the IOLAN supports that can send back User information; see Appendix A, RADI

232AuthenticationSecurIDOverviewIf you need to reset the SecurID secret, select Tools, Reset, Reset SecurID Node Secret.Field DescriptionsConfigure t

233AuthenticationNISField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Encryption Type The type of encryption that will be used for SecurID server

234SSHSSHOverviewThe IOLAN contains SSH Server software that you need to configure if the IOLAN is going to be accessed via SSH. If you specify more

235SSHUsers Passing Through the IOLAN Using SSH (Dir/Sil)This scenario applies to serial ports configured for the Terminal profile and are required t

236SSHField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Note:Some combinations of cipher groups are not available on FIPS firmware versions.SSH-1

237SSL/TLSSSL/TLSOverviewWhen SSL/TLS is configured, data is encrypted between the IOLAN and the host/device (which must also support SSL/TLS). When

238SSL/TLSField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:SSL/TLS Version Specify whether you want to use:z Any—The IOLAN will try a TLSv1 conne

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239SSL/TLSCipher Suite Field DescriptionsThe SSL/TLS cipher suite is used to encrypt data between the IOLAN and the client. You can specify up to fiv

240SSL/TLSAdding/Editing a CipherSee Appendix B, SSL/TLS Ciphers on page 375 for a list of valid SSL/TLS ciphers.Configure the following parameters:E

241SSL/TLSValidation Criteria Field DescriptionsIf you choose to configure validation criteria, then the information in the peer SSL/TLS certificate

242VPNVPNOverviewA Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a secure, dedicated communications network tunnelled through another network.You can configu

243VPNIKE Phase 1 ProposalsThe following IKE Phase 1 proposals are supported by the IOLAN VPN gateway:z Ciphers—3DES, AESz Hashes—MD5, SHA1z Diffie-H

244VPNAdding/Editing the IPsec TunnelWhen you click the Add button or select an IPsec tunnel and click the Edit button, the following window is displ

245VPNSecret/Remote Validation Criteria ButtonDepending on the Authentication Method:Shared Secret—Specify the text-based secret that is used to auth

246VPNShared Secret Field DescriptionWhen the Authentication Method is set to Shared Secret, you can enter a secret that applies to all VPN tunnels (

247VPNRemote Validation Criteria Field DescriptionsWhen the Authentication Method is set to X.509 Certificate, you can configure the remote validatio

248VPNL2TP/IPsecIn order to create a VPN tunnel on Windows XP® , you must use the L2TP/IPsec protocol. When L2TP/IPsec is enabled, the IOLAN will lis

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249VPNExceptionsExceptions allow specific hosts or any host in a network to access the IOLAN outside of a VPN tunnel. This is especially useful when

250VPNAdding/Editing a VPN ExceptionThe following parameters are available:AdvancedField DescriptionConfigure the following parameter:Delete Button H

251HTTP TunnelingHTTP TunnelingOverviewA HTTP tunnel is a firewall-safe communication channel between two IOLAN’s. HTTP tunnels can transport arbitra

252HTTP TunnelingConfiguring HTTP TunnelField DescriptionsThe following parameters are available for configuring a HTTP Tunnel.:Name Provide a name f

253HTTP TunnelingConfiguring HTTP Tunnel ProxyProxy servers are used in larger companies and organizations. Ask your network administrator if you nee

254HTTP TunnelingConfiguring HTTP Tunnel Proxy AdvancedField DescriptionsConfiguring HTTP Tunnel DestinationThe following buttons are available.Keepa

255HTTP TunnelingField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters if host access via a tunnel is needed. Each entry in the list box defines the a

256HTTP TunnelingDestination PortThe port number used by the destination host or destination application.Local IP AliasUsers can access the HTTP tunn

257ServicesServicesOverviewServices are either daemon or client processes that run on the IOLAN. You can disable any of the services for security rea

258ServicesDeviceManager DeviceManager daemon process in the IOLAN. If you disable this service, you will not be able to connect to the IOLAN with th

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 25PrefaceAbout This BookThis guide provides the information you need to:z configure the IOLANz incorpo

259Keys and CertificatesKeys and CertificatesWhen you are using SSH, SSL/TLS, LDAP/Microsoft Active Directory, or HTTPS, you will need to install key

260Keys and CertificatesHost Name The name of the host for which you are downloading the SSH Host Public or Private Key to the IOLAN.IPsec Tunnel Nam

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 261Configuring I/O Interfaces Chapter 1010IntroductionThere is a line of IOLANs that can control/monit

262SettingsSettingsOverviewThe I/O Interfaces Settings window configures the parameters that are global to all I/O channels. I/O Access Functionality

263SettingsAdvanced Slave Modbus SettingsThe parameters in this window configure global Modbus gateway settings that apply to all serial ports config

264SettingsTCP/UDP Port The network port number that the Slave Gateway will listen on for both TCP and UDP messages. Default: 502Next Request Delay A

265SettingsFailsafe Timer FunctionalityOverviewThe Failsafe Timer tab configures the I/O failsafe timer. The Failsafe Timer is enabled on a global ba

266SettingsUDP FunctionalityOverviewThe UDP tab configures the I/O UDP broadcast settings. The I/O UDP broadcast feature periodically broadcasts the

267SettingsI/O UDP SettingsConfigure the following parameters:UDP Entry When enabled, broadcasts I/O status (data) to the specified range of IP addre

268SettingsTemperature FunctionalityOverviewThe Temperature tab configures the temperature scale settings for T4 models. Field DescriptionsConfigure

26Typeface ConventionsTypeface ConventionsMost text is presented in the typeface used in this paragraph. Other typefaces are used to help you identif

269ChannelsChannelsThe Channels section displays the I/O Channels window, through which you can enable/disable the I/O channels.Highlight a channel a

270ChannelsField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Description Provide a description of the channel, making it easier to identify. Data

271ChannelsDigital InputOverviewWhen the channel is set for digital input, it monitors voltage or current. Note that the internal jumpers must match

272ChannelsField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Description Provide a description of the channel, making it easier to identify. Data

273ChannelsAuto Clear Mode When enabled, automatically clears the alarm when the trigger condition changes; for example, if the Trigger is Inactive a

274ChannelsDigital OutputOverviewWhen the channel is set for digital output, either voltage is applied to the channel or the channel is grounded. Not

275ChannelsField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Description Provide a description of the channel, making it easier to identify. Data

276ChannelsPulse Mode When Output is set to Pulse, you can specify the manner of the pulse.Data Options:z Continuous—Continuously pulses active and i

277ChannelsRelayOverviewRelay channels can open or close a contact for a higher voltage circuit using a lower level control voltage. The Relay output

278ChannelsField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Description Provide a description of the channel, making it easier to identify. Data

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 27About the IOLANThe IOLAN is an Ethernet communications/terminal server that allows serial devices to

279ChannelsDigital I/O ExtensionOverviewThe Digital I/O extension feature connects a digital input signal to digital output(s)/relay(s) and/or a TCP/

280ChannelsFunctionalityThe Digital I/O extension feature requires the digital input to be connected to one or more digital outputs/relays (local or

281ChannelsField DescriptionsThe Local connection option is different depending on whether you are configuring a Digital Input or a Digital Output/Re

282ChannelsAllow Multiple Hosts to ConnectWhen this option is enabled, multiple I/O channels and/or TCP/IP applications can connect to this channel/s

283ChannelsAdding/Editing Additional HostsYou can define a list of hosts that the I/O channel will communicate to or a primary/backup host.Configure

284ChannelsTemperatureTemperature input channels monitor RTD or thermocouple temperature sensors inputs for the most common ranges. You can also conf

285ChannelsField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Description Provide a description of the channel, making it easier to identify. Data

286ChannelsAlarm SettingsAnalog and Temperature input models support an Alarm mechanism in which you can specify up to five severity levels of alarm

287ChannelsAdvanced Analog Alarm SettingsThe advanced Analog Alarm Settings window expands the basic alarm settings options to up to five severity le

288ChannelsTrigger If the Trigger Type is Low, an alarm is triggered when the input drops below the specified Trigger value; other severity level tri

Introduction 28IOLAN Features60601-1 and has galvanically isolated EIA-232 serial ports. The MDC model has the advanced secure IOLAN feature set in ad

289I/O UDPI/O UDPIndustrial applications often monitor the status of I/O devices such as sensors, alarms, relays, etc. by polling for I/O data. The I

290I/O UDPAnalog SectionThe Analog Section of the UDP packet is comprised of I/O data for each enabled Analog channel.z Section Length—The total leng

291I/O UDPDigital/Relay SectionThe Digital/Relay Section of the UDP packet provides the status of Digital and Relay channels. The data for the status

292I/O Modbus SlaveUDP Unicast ExampleFor an example of the I/O UDP unicast, see the sample program, ioudpbcast.c, found on your CD-ROM.I/O Modbus Sl

293Modbus I/O AccessModbus TCP ApplicationIf you have a Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII program, you can access the I/O by connecting to the IOLAN over th

294Modbus I/O AccessI/O Coil/Register DescriptionsThis section contains descriptions of I/O coils:z MB_REG_DI_SENSOR—Status of Digital input. 1 is Ac

295Modbus I/O AccessSerial Port Coil/Register DescriptionsThis section contains descriptions of serial port coils:z MB_REG_DI_DSR—The status of the D

296Modbus I/O AccessA4D2/A4R2 RegistersThe following coils and registers are supported by the IOLAN A4D2 and A4R2 I/O models:*For DI alarm state, rea

297Modbus I/O AccessD4/D2R2 RegistersThe following coils and registers are supported by the IOLAN D4 and D2R2 I/O models:*For DI alarm state, read wi

298TruePort I/OTruePort I/OYou can see a sample API I/O over TruePort program called ioapiotp.c on the CD-ROM.TruePort/Modbus CombinationIf you have

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 3Preface ...25About This B

Introduction 29IOLAN FeaturesNote 1: Not supported on STS8-D.Note 2: Optional power supply.SoftwareThis section describes the supported software featu

299TruePort I/OAPI Over TruePort OnlyIf you have a custom application that talks to a serial port, you can use TruePort as a virtual serial port to c

300Accessing I/O Data Via TruePortAccessing I/O Data Via TruePortIntroductionAnalog and Digital I/O data, as well as output control, can be accessed

301Accessing I/O Data Via TruePortFormat of API CommandsThere are two groups of commands:z Get Commands—Retrieve values of the I/O channel registersz

302Accessing I/O Data Via TruePortExample 1: Read the status of the first digital input (DI1) on a D2R2 unit.DI1 sensor is a coil register with the d

303Accessing I/O Data Via TruePortSuccessful Response FormatUnsuccessful Response FormatExample 1: Turn on the first relay on a D2R2 unit.The first r

304I/O SNMP TrapsError CodesI/O SNMP TrapsWhen you enable SNMP traps for Digital and Analog inputs, a value is returned when an alarm triggers or cle

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 305Configuring Clustering Chapter 1111IntroductionClustering is a way to provide access to the serial

306Clustering Slave ListAdding Clustering SlavesOverviewWhen you add a clustering slave IOLAN entry, you are adding the IOLAN that users will access

307Clustering Slave ListAdvanced Clustering Slave OptionsOverviewThe Advanced button provides a means of configuring each individual serial port’s na

308Clustering Slave ListSlave TCP Port Specify the TCP Port number configured on the Slave IOLAN that is associated to the port number you are config

Introduction 30IOLAN Featuresz ‘Fixed tty’ support for several operating systems using Perle’s TruePort utility.z DHCP/BOOTP for automated network-bas

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 309Configuring the Option Card Chapter 1212IntroductionSCS models have a built-in option card slot tha

310Configuring a Wireless (PCMCIA) WAN CardConfiguring a Wireless (PCMCIA) WAN CardOverviewSCS IOLAN models support a wireless WAN card that can be i

311Configuring a Wireless (PCMCIA) WAN CardWhen you click the Advanced button, the Remote Access (PPP) profile is displayed. The wireless WAN card us

312Configuring a USB ModemConfiguring a USB ModemOverviewSCS IOLAN models support a USB Wireless Modem that can be installed to permit access to the

313Configuring a USB ModemWhen you click the Advanced button, the Remote Access (PPP) profile is displayed. The USB modem uses PPP to communicate wit

314Configuring a Fiber Optic CardConfiguring a Fiber Optic CardOverviewSCS IOLAN models support the ability to replace the second Ethernet interface

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 315Configuring the System Ch apter 1313IntroductionThis chapter describes the alerts (email and syslog

316AlertsField DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Enable Email Alert Enables/disables a global email alerts setting. Even if this option

317AlertsPassword Enter the password associated with the user configured in “Username”. Maximum size of password is 64 characters.Encryption Choose t

318AlertsSyslogOverviewThe IOLAN can be configured to send system log messages to a syslog daemon running on a remote host if the Syslog service is a

Introduction 31IOLAN Featuresz SSH client/server connections (SSH 1 and SSH 2).z SSL/TLS client/server data encryption (TLSv1 and SSLv2).z Ability to

319ManagementManagementSNMPOverviewIf you are using SNMP to manage/configure the IOLAN, or to view statistics or traps, you must set up a User in SNM

320ManagementInternet Address The IP address of the SNMP manager that will send requests to the IOLAN. If the address is 0.0.0.0, any SNMP manager wi

321ManagementSNMP Traps Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:V3 Read-Only Auth AlgorithmSpecify the authentication algorithm that

322ManagementType Select between Trap and Inform. Inform requires the host receiving the trap to acknowledge the receipt of the trap.Community The n

323ManagementTimeOverviewYou can set standard and summer time (daylight savings time) in the IOLAN. You can specify the summer time settings as absol

324ManagementNTP/SNTP Mode The NTP/SNTP mode. Data Options:z None—NTP/SNTP is turned off.z Unicast—Sends a request packet periodically to the Primary

325ManagementTime Zone/Summer Time Tab Field DescriptionsYou can configure an automatic summer time (daylight savings time) time change.Configure the

326ManagementCustom App/PluginOverviewYou can create custom applications for the IOLAN by using the Perle SDK. See the SDK Programmer’s Guide (the SD

327ManagementAdvanced Tab Field DescriptionsConfigure the following parameters:Bootup Files Tab Field DescriptionsUse System Name in PromptsDisplays

328ManagementYou must have a SFTP/TFTP server running on any host that you are uploading or downloading files to/from. When you specify the file path

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 32Hardware and Connectivity Chapter 22IntroductionThis chapter describes how to physically set up your

329ManagementMessage of the Day (MOTD) Tab Field DescriptionsThe message of the day is displayed when users log into the IOLAN through a telnet or SS

330ManagementTFTP Tab Field DescriptionsYou must have a TFTP server running on any host that you are uploading or downloading files to/from. Configur

331ManagementSFTP Tab Field DescriptionsYou must have a SFTP server running on any host that you are uploading or downloading files to/from. These ar

332ManagementConsole Port Tab Field DescriptionsThis tab is found on rack mount models and is used to configure the Admin/Console port.Configure the

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 333Controlling the RPS, I/O Channels, IPsec Chapter 1414IntroductionThe Control section appears when

334RPS ControlPlug ControlOverviewWhen you click the Plug Control button, you can power on/off individual plugs.Field DescriptionsThe “Power Status”

335RPS ControlPower Controls the power state of the plug as follows;On Button - Turns the selected plug on.Off Button - Turns the selected plug off.C

336Serial Port Power ControlSerial Port Power ControlOverviewThe Serial Port Power Control window allows you to manage the power plugs that have been

337I/O ChannelsI/O ChannelsOverviewWhen the DeviceManager is connected to an I/O model IOLAN, the I/O Status/Control option is available. You can vie

338IPsec Tunnel ControlIPsec Tunnel ControlYou can start, stop, and restart all the IPsec tunnels. When you start the IPsec tunnels, the Boot Action

Hardware and Connectivity 33Power Supply SpecificationsAvailable AccessoriesThe following accessories are available for purchase for the various IOLA

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 339System Administration Chapter 1515IntroductionThis chapter addresses the functions that the admin u

340Managing Configuration FilesDownloading Configuration FilesYou can download a configuration file to the IOLAN by doing the following:z In DeviceMa

341Managing Configuration FilesDownloading Configuration Files to Multiple IOLANsYou can download a configuration file to multiple IOLANs at the same

342Managing Configuration Files4. Click the Download> button to start the download process. A status window will display with the configuration do

343Downloading IOLAN FirmwareResetting the IOLAN to the Default ConfigurationThe RESET button is available on all IOLAN models (except medical unit m

344Calibrating I/OCalibrating VoltageWhen calibrating the IOLAN Analog input for voltage, you will need a calibration meter that is better than .1% v

345Calibrating I/OCalibrating Analog ChannelsAnalog Input can be calibrated for Analog and Temperature IOLAN models. Select the channel you want to c

346Setting the IOLAN’s Date and TimeSetting the IOLAN’s Date and TimeWhen you set the IOLAN’s time, the connection method and time zone settings can

347Resetting the SecurID Node SecretResetting the SecurID Node SecretIf you are using SecurID external authentication, you can select Tools, Reset, R

348Language SupportTranslation GuidanceTo help you with your translation, of supplied ASCII text language files we offer the following guidance:z The

Hardware and Connectivity 34Power Supply SpecificationsI/O ModelsThe power supply for a desktop IOLAN I/O model must meet the following requirement:z

349Downloading Terminal DefinitionsDownloading Terminal DefinitionsAll terminal types can be used on the IOLAN. Some terminal types which are not alr

350Resetting Configuration ParametersFor example:Resetting Configuration ParametersYou can reset the IOLAN to its factory default settings (this will

351Lost admin PasswordLost admin PasswordIf the admin user password is lost, there are only two possible ways to recover it:z reset the IOLAN to the

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.1 352Applications Chapter 1616IntroductionThis chapter provides examples of how to integrate the IOLAN w

353Configuring ModbusModbus Gateway SettingsThe scenarios in this section are used to illustrate how the IOLAN’s Modbus Gateway settings are incorpor

354Configuring ModbusModbus Serial Port SettingsModbus Master SettingsWhen the Modbus Masters is attached to the IOLAN’s serial port, configure that

355Configuring ModbusModbus Slave SettingsWhen you have Modbus Slaves on the serial side of the IOLAN, configure the serial port to the Modbus Gatewa

356Configuring PPP Dial On DemandConfiguring PPP Dial On DemandThe IOLAN can be configured to access remote networks via modems connected to the seri

357Setting Up Printers6. Next you need to create a gateway and destination route entry. Select Network, Advanced, and the Route List tab. For the des

358Setting Up PrintersRemote Printing Using RCPWhen setting up a serial port that accesses a printer using RCP, do the following:1. Set the serial po

Hardware and Connectivity 35Power Supply Specificationshighest voltage at some point, in which case the unit will switch to it. No power loss will oc

359Configuring a Virtual Private NetworkConfiguring a Virtual Private NetworkYou can configure the IOLAN to act as a Virtual Private Network (VPN) ga

360Configuring a Virtual Private Network

361Configuring a Virtual Private Network2. Use a utility (for example, Openswan’s newhostkey/showhostkey utilities) to generate the RSA signature pub

362Configuring a Virtual Private NetworkNetwork-to-NetworkThe following examples shows how to configure a network-to-network IPsec tunnel. This examp

363Configuring a Virtual Private Network3. If the signer of the remote X.509 certificate has not already been included in the CA list file that has a

364Configuring a Virtual Private Network%defaultroute is entered for the Local IP Address because the IP address is DHCP assigned and is therefore su

365Configuring a Virtual Private NetworkVPN Client-to-NetworkThe following example shows how to configure a VPN client-to-network IPsec tunnel. In th

366Configuring HTTP TunnelsConfiguring HTTP TunnelsSerial-to Serial The following example will demonstrate how to set up a serial device (VT100 Termi

367Configuring HTTP TunnelsConfigure a “Listen for connection” HTTP tunnel on IOLAN 2On IOLAN 1, under Serial port configuration, select serial ports

368Configuring HTTP TunnelsOn IOLAN 2, under serial port configuration, select serial port and configure for Console Management profile..The setup fo

Hardware and Connectivity 36Getting to Know Your IOLANGetting to Know Your IOLANThis section describes the hardware components found on your IOLAN un

369Configuring HTTP TunnelsConfigure a “connect to” HTTP tunnel on IOLAN 1Configure a “Listen for connection” HTTP tunnel on IOLAN 2Add The IP host t

370Configuring HTTP TunnelsConfigure the serial port on IOLAN 2, as follows; When IOLAN 1 boots, it will establish an HTTP tunnel to IOLAN 2.IOLAN 2

371Configuring HTTP TunnelsConfigure a “connect to” HTTP tunnel on IOLAN 110.10.50.2100.10.50.1IOLAN 1IOLAN 2HTTP Tunnel Data100.10.50.60TFTP ServerT

372Configuring HTTP TunnelsConfigure a “Listen for connection” HTTP tunnel. On IOLAN 1, under HTTP Tunnel, add a Tunnel destination. The setup for HT

373Configuring HTTP TunnelsTunnel RelayThe following example will demonstrate how to setup an IP host (10.10.10.10) to an IP Host (10.10.11.11) conne

374Configuring HTTP TunnelsConfigure a “Listen for connection” HTTP tunnel on IOLAN 2Configure a second “Listen for connection to IOLAN Match name on

375Configuring HTTP TunnelsConfigure a “connect to” HTTP tunnel on IOLAN 3On IOLAN 1, under HTTP Tunnel, add a Tunnel destinationIP address of IOLAN

376Configuring HTTP TunnelsOn IOLAN 2, under HTTP Tunnel, add a Tunnel destination. The setup for HTTP Tunnel Relay is now complete.Local port number

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 377RADIUS and TACACS+ Appendix AAIntroductionThis chapter describes the parameters that can be passed

RADIUS and TACACS+ 378RADIUS6 Service-Type Response Indicates the service to use to connect the user to the IOLAN. A value of 6 indicates administrat

Hardware and Connectivity 37Getting to Know Your IOLANz External Power Supply—For all IOLAN models, this can be an external AC power supply, DC termi

RADIUS and TACACS+ 379RADIUS16 Login-TCP-Port Response Indicates the TCP port with which the user is to be connected when the Service-Type is set to

RADIUS and TACACS+ 380RADIUS61 NAS-Port-Type Response For reverse telnet and reverse ssh connections, a type of Virtual (5) will be sent. For a PPP c

RADIUS and TACACS+ 381RADIUSAccounting MessageThis section describes the attributes which will be included by the IOLAN when sending an accounting me

RADIUS and TACACS+ 382RADIUSMapped RADIUS Parameters to IOLAN ParametersWhen authentication is being done by RADIUS, there are several Serial Port an

RADIUS and TACACS+ 383RADIUSFramed-Address Remote IP Address field under either SLIP or PPP.Caution: the exception to the above rule is a Framed-Addr

RADIUS and TACACS+ 384RADIUSPerle RADIUS Dictionary ExampleThe IOLAN has defined Vendor Specific RADIUS attributes in order for the RADIUS server to

RADIUS and TACACS+ 385RADIUSATTRIBUTE Perle-Line-Access-Port-30 130 integer PerleATTRIBUTE Perle-Line-Access-Port-31 131 integer PerleATTRIBU

RADIUS and TACACS+ 386TACACS+VALUE Perle-Line-Access-Port-3 Read-Output-Input-Write 7VALUE Perle-Line-Access-Port-4 Disabled

RADIUS and TACACS+ 387TACACS+service = tcp_clear{ addr = port = }IPv4 or IPv6 addressTCP port numberSettings when Perle_User_Service is set to

RADIUS and TACACS+ 388TACACS+Accessing the IOLAN Through a Serial Port User Example SettingsThe following example shows the parameters that can be se

Hardware and Connectivity 38Getting to Know Your IOLANThe 1-port IOLAN has one serial connection that is one of the following connectors: DB25 male,

RADIUS and TACACS+ 389TACACS+service = ppp{routing=x # x = true (Send and Listen) # x = false (None)addr = x.x.x.x # ipv4

RADIUS and TACACS+ 390TACACS+Accessing the IOLAN from the Network User Example SettingsThe following example shows the parameters that can be set for

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 391SSL/TLS Ciphers Appendix BBIntroductionThis appendix contains a table that shows valid SSL/TLS ciph

SSL/TLS Ciphers 392Valid SSL/TLS CiphersDES-CBC-SHA SSLv3 Kx=RSA Au=RSA Enc=DES 56 Mac=SHA1DES-CBC-MD5 SSLv2 Kx=RS

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 393Virtual Modem AT Commands Appendix CCVirtual Modem Initialization CommandsYou can initialize the mo

Virtual Modem AT Commands 394Virtual Modem Initialization CommandsAT&Z1 Set command allows the user to store an IP address and port number or pho

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 395Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams Appendix DDSerial PinoutsDB25 MaleThis section defines the pinouts for

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 396Serial PinoutsThe power in pin (pin 12) can be 9-30V DC.DB25 FemaleThis section defines the pinouts for the DB25 fema

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 397Serial PinoutsThe power in pin (pin 12) can be 9-30V DC.RJ45The RJ45 serial connector is available on IOLAN rack moun

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 398Serial PinoutsRJ45 (for desktop and rack mount models)This section defines the pinouts for the RJ45 connection. 1-por

4Table of ContentsPower Supply Specifications... 33Desktop Models ...

Hardware and Connectivity 39Getting to Know Your IOLAN4-Port and 8-Port desktop modelsThis section describes the components found on the IOLAN 4-port

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 399Serial PinoutsRJ45 (for SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C models)This section defines the pinouts for the RJ45 connection fo

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 400Serial PinoutsRJ45 (for SDS32C/SDS16C/SDS8C) Dual Ethernet and Electric Utility modelsThis section defines the pinout

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 401Serial PinoutsRJ45 (for medical unit models)This section defines the pinouts for the RJ45 connection for the medical

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 402Power Over Ethernet PinoutsDB9 Male I/OThis section defines the pinouts for the DB9 male connection used on the 1-por

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 403EIA-232 Cabling DiagramsEIA-232 Cabling DiagramsThis section shows how to create EIA-232 cables that are compatible w

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 404EIA-232 Cabling DiagramsRJ45This cabling table does NOT apply to SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C (Sun/Cisco), SDS32C/SDS16

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 405EIA-232 Cabling DiagramsDB9 MaleIOLAN DS1DB9 MaleTerminal DB25(DTE)3 (TxD) 3 (RxD)2 (RxD) 2 (TxD)7 (RTS) 5 (CTS)8 (CT

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 406EIA-232 Cabling DiagramsModem DB25 ConnectorThe following diagrams show how a standard straight through cable should

Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams 407EIA-232 Cabling DiagramsDB9 MaleIOLAN DS1DB9 MaleModem DB25(DCE)1 (DCD) 8 (DCD)2 (RxD) 3 (TxD)3 (TxD) 2 (RxD)4 (DTR)

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 408Setting Jumpers Appendix EEIntroductionThe IOLAN contains jumpers that you might need to set before

Hardware and Connectivity 40Getting to Know Your IOLANI/OThis sections describes the basic components found on the IOLAN I/O models.Top ViewThe follo

Setting Jumpers 409Introduction1-Port IOLAN RJ45To change the settings, do the following:1. Unplug the IOLAN from the electrical outlet and disconnec

Setting Jumpers 410Introduction1-Port IOLAN DB9To change the settings, do the following:1. Unplug the IOLAN from the electrical outlet and disconnect

Setting Jumpers 411Introduction2-Port IOLANTo change the settings, do the following:1. Unplug the IOLAN from the electrical outlet and disconnect eve

Setting Jumpers 412Introduction5. Close the IOLAN case by replacing the case lid and the two screws. You can now power it on with the new settings. 4

Setting Jumpers 413IntroductionDigital I/O ModuleIOLANs that have Digital I/O have an input/output jumper that must be set for each channel and must

Setting Jumpers 414Introduction2. Open the case by unscrewing the five side screws, two on each side plus the grounding screw, and lifting off the to

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 415I/O Wiring Diagrams Appendix FFWiring I/O DiagramsThis section describes how to wire the various IO

I/O Wiring Diagrams 416Wiring I/O DiagramsDigital Output SinkFor a Digital output sink (ground) configuration for channel D1, follow the diagram belo

I/O Wiring Diagrams 417Wiring I/O DiagramsAnalog InputMake sure the Analog jumpers support the software setting; see Analog Input Module for jumper

I/O Wiring Diagrams 418Wiring I/O DiagramsTemperature InputIf you are using RTD sensors, a short detected status will be displayed if the wires are c

Hardware and Connectivity 41Getting to Know Your IOLANRack MountThis section describes the basic components of all rack mount IOLAN models. This exam

I/O Wiring Diagrams 419Wiring I/O DiagramsRTD 4-WireIn a 4-wire RTD configuration, connect the return wire to A1+, the excite wire to A1-, the sense

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 420Utilities Appendix GGIntroductionThis chapter provides information on the TruePort and Decoder util

Utilities 421API I/O Access Over TruePortAPI I/O Access Over TruePortYou can access IOLAN I/O data through TruePort using the Perle API. The API uses

Utilities 422DecoderError CodesDecoderIf you are using Port Buffering NFS Encryption, you need to run the Decoder utility to view the port buffering l

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 423Accessories Appendix HHIntroductionThis chapter provides information about peripheral IOLAN options

Accessories 424Installing a Perle PCI Card2. Unscrew the four screws along the bottom of the serial side of the SCS IOLAN. On the SCS 8-port/16-port/3

Accessories 425Installing a Perle PCI Card7. The black bracket should then fit on the inside of the PCI adapter card bracket. Align the adapter card b

Accessories 426Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)The IOLAN Starter Kit includes the following for all IOLAN models (except the m

Accessories 427Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)RJ45F to DB25M DCE Modem AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN RJ45FJDB25M DCE modem adapter pinouts

Accessories 428Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)RJ45F to DB25F DTE Crossover AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN RJ45JDB25F DTE crossover adapter

Hardware and Connectivity 42Getting to Know Your IOLANMedical UnitThis section describes the basic components found on the IOLAN medical unit models.

Accessories 429Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)RJ45F to DB9M DTE Crossover AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN RJ45JDB9M crossover adapter pinout

Accessories 430Starter Kit (Adapters/Cable)RJ45F to DB9F DTE Crossover AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN RJ45FJDB9F crossover adapter pinou

Accessories 431SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C Starter KitSCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C Starter Kit(Adapters/Cable)The IOLAN Starter Kit includes the followin

Accessories 432SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C Starter KitRJ45F to DB25M DCE Modem AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN RJ45FJDB25M DCE modem adapt

Accessories 433SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C Starter KitRJ45F to DB25F DTE Crossover AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN RJ45JDB25F DTE crossove

Accessories 434SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C Starter KitRJ45F to DB9M DTE Crossover AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN RJ45JDB9M crossover adap

Accessories 435SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C Starter KitRJ45F to DB9F DTE Crossover AdapterThe following diagram shows the IOLAN RJ45FJDB9F crossover ada

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 436Troubleshooting Appe ndix IIIntroductionThis chapter provides information that can help resolve pro

Troubleshooting 437Communication Issuesz Non-critical Error Boot: When the IOLAN cycles through a boot and a non-critical error occurs, such as a bad

Troubleshooting 438Host ProblemsHost ProblemsCannot access a host by name:z If using DNS or if DNS is required, ensure a nameserver is configured on y

Hardware and Connectivity 43Getting to Know Your IOLANElectric Utility modelsThis section describes the basic components of the Electric Utility mode

Troubleshooting 439Login ProblemsLogin ProblemsYou cannot obtain a login on any of the serial portsz Connect via the Admin port and check the settings

Troubleshooting 440Unknown IP AddressUnknown IP AddressYou have already configured the IOLAN and you do know your password, and have lost, misconfigur

Troubleshooting 441Modem ProblemsModem ProblemsThe IOLAN is not initializing the modem.z Check your Line Service is set to SLIP or PPP. If your line s

Troubleshooting 442SSL/TLSSSL/TLSIf you are experiencing problems obtaining a successful SSL/TLS connection, you can set your Syslog Level to Notice a

Troubleshooting 443IPv6 IssuesIPv6 IssuesYou are not seeing the IPv6 address value when you attempt to connect to the IOLAN.Many Windows® based system

Troubleshooting 444Contacting Technical SupportContacting Technical SupportMaking a Technical Support QueryWho To ContactIf you bought your product fr

Troubleshooting 445Contacting Technical SupportRepair ProcedureBefore sending the IOLAN for repair, you must contact your Perle supplier. If, however,

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 446Data Logging Appendix JJIntroductionThis appendix provides additional information about the Data L

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 447Modbus Remapping Appe ndix KKIntroductionThis appendix provides additional information about the M

Modbus Remapping 448Configuring the Modbus UID Translation Feature2. Down load the "modbus_remap" file that you created to the IOLAN using:

Hardware and Connectivity 44Getting to Know Your IOLANConsole/Serial SwitchLocated at the back of the desktop IOLAN models is a switch that controls

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 449Symmetric Key File Appendix LLSymmetric Key FileThis section defines the layout of the NTP/SNTP Sym

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 450Troubleshooting the USB Modem Appendix MMModem not connecting to the network.This appendix provides

Troubleshooting the USB Modem 451Modem not connecting to the network.“No USB modem device detected. Please connect a USB modem to one of the USB por

Troubleshooting the USB Modem 452Modem not connecting to the network.Action:Try a different USB modem or search the internet linux community for poss

Troubleshooting the USB Modem 453USB Modem Support and Custom OptionsAs far as the driver can tell, the USB modem is functioning correctly. If there

Troubleshooting the USB Modem 454USB Modem Support and Custom Optionsvvvv = Vendor IDpppp = Storage Product IDAt this point, you can either re-boot t

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 455GlossaryThis chapter provides definitions for Device Server terms.BOOTP (BOOTstrap Protocol)An Inte

456PAP (Password Authentication Protocol)Standard authentication protocol for PPP connections. see CHAPRADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In Users Se

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 457Aadmindefault password 77lost password 351analogcalibrating 343APII/O commands 300, 421TruePort

J Index IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 458rack mount 45interface, IOLAN+ 70I/OModbus 293UDP 289I/O SNMP traps 304IOLAN+ interf

Hardware and Connectivity 45Connecting your IOLAN to the NetworkDedicated Console PortThe rack mount IOLAN models have a dedicated Console port, loca

R Index IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 459host-based 358LPD 357RCP 358product repair 445Rrack mountdescription 41, 43installin

Hardware and Connectivity 46Powering up your IOLANz IOLAN I/O models with Analog I/O for setting Voltage/Current.See Appendix E, Setting Jumpers to

Hardware and Connectivity 47Powering up your IOLANDC Power Models (excluding Electric Utility models)To power up the IOLAN with DC power requirements

Hardware and Connectivity 48Powering up your IOLANDisconnecting 48V Power Supplies from the IOLANTo disconnect the power supply(s) from the IOLAN, do

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Hardware and Connectivity 49Powering up your IOLANWiring up an HV unitNOTES:1. For terminal# 1 through 6, the use of ring terminals size #6 (M3.5) i

Hardware and Connectivity 50Powering up your IOLANWiring up a DHV unitTerminal # Description Usage1 Normally Open Normally Open is a fail-safe relay

Hardware and Connectivity 51Powering up your IOLANNOTES:1. For terminal# 1 through 8, the use of ring terminals size #6 (M3.5) is recommended using

Hardware and Connectivity 52Powering up your IOLANNOTES:1. For terminal# 1 through 7, strip insulation from wire 9/32-5/16 (7 -8mm) using stranded w

Hardware and Connectivity 53Powering up your IOLANA SPDT set of contacts are provided to the user. These three contact connections are known as "

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 54Configuration Methods Chapter 33IntroductionThis chapter provides information about the different me

Configuration Methods 55Configuration Methods OverviewConfiguration Methods OverviewSome of the IOLAN configuration methods have the capability of co

Configuration Methods 56Easy Config WizardEasy Config WizardThe Easy Config Wizard is a configuration wizard that will configure all the serial ports

Configuration Methods 57DeviceManagerDeviceManagerOverviewThe DeviceManager is a Windows®-based application that can be used to connect to the IOLAN

Configuration Methods 58DeviceManagerAll discovered IOLANs will be displayed on the list along with their name and IP address. When a new IOLAN is di

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Configuration Methods 59DeviceManagerUsing DeviceManagerAfter you have successfully connected to the IOLAN, DeviceManager displays the following wind

Configuration Methods 60WebManagerDownloading the ConfigurationWhen you have completed all your configuration changes, click the Download All Changes

Configuration Methods 61WebManagerConnecting to the IOLAN Using WebManagerBefore you can connect to the IOLAN using WebManager, the IOLAN must alread

Configuration Methods 62WebManagerUsing WebManagerAfter you have successfully logged into WebManager, you will see the following:You navigate through

Configuration Methods 63Command Line InterfaceCommand Line InterfaceOverviewThe Command Line Interface (CLI) is a command line option for IOLAN confi

Configuration Methods 64MenuThrough the Serial PortTo connect to the IOLAN through the serial port to configure/manage it using the CLI (or Menu), se

Configuration Methods 65MenuUsing the MenuAfter you have successfully logged in, type screen at the prompt and press Enter. You will be asked to ente

Configuration Methods 66DHCP/BOOTPDHCP/BOOTPOverviewSeveral IOLAN parameters can be configured through a DHCP/BOOTP server during the IOLAN bootup. T

Configuration Methods 67DHCP/BOOTPDHCP/BOOTP ParametersThe following parameters can be set in the DHCP/BOOTP bootp file:z SW_FILE—The full path, pre-

Configuration Methods 68SNMPSNMPOverviewThe IOLAN supports configuration and management through SNMP. SNMP Management tools (SNMP client/MIB browser

7Table of ContentsEasy Configuration Wizard ... 76Setting Up the Network ...

Configuration Methods 69SNMPUsing the SNMP MIBAfter you have successfully connected to the IOLAN through your SNMP Management tool or MIB browser, ex

Configuration Methods 70IOLAN+ InterfaceIOLAN+ InterfaceOverviewFor environments that have both IOLAN and IOLAN+ models or for users who prefer to co

Configuration Methods 71IOLAN+ InterfaceChanges to the IOLAN+ InterfaceYou should be aware that the following IOLAN+ configuration fields are no long

Configuration Methods 72IOLAN+ Interfacez When you select line, Access, the following fields are not available on the Access Menu:z Authenticationz U

Configuration Methods 73IOLAN+ Interfacez When you select access, Remote access sites., the following fields are not available on the Remote Access S

Configuration Methods 74IOLAN+ InterfaceWhen you select server, the following fields are not available on the Server Configuration menu:z Debug modez

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 75Getting Started Chapter 44IntroductionThere are several different configuration methods available to

Getting Started 76Easy Configuration WizardEasy Configuration WizardThe Easy Config Wizard quickly sets up the IOLAN’s network configuration and all

Getting Started 77Setting Up the NetworkSetting Up the NetworkThe most important part of setting up the network is assigning an IP address to the IOL

Getting Started 78Setting Up the NetworkUsing WebManagerTo use the WebManager as your configurator, you must first assign an IP address to the IOLAN.

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Getting Started 79Setting Up the NetworkUsing a Direct Serial Connection to Enable BOOTP/DHCPIf you are using BOOTP, you need to add an entry in the

Getting Started 80Setting Up the NetworkUsing ARP-PingYou can use the ARP-Ping (Address Resolution Protocol) method to temporarily assign an IP addre

Getting Started 81Setting Up the Serial Port(s)Setting Up the Serial Port(s)The DeviceManager and WebManager have the following serial port profiles

Getting Started 82Setting Up the Serial Port(s)z Virtual Modem—The Virtual Modem (Vmodem) profile configures a serial port to simulate a modem. When

Getting Started 83Setting Up UsersSetting Up UsersWhen you have a user who is accessing a device connected to a serial port from the network or who i

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 84Using DeviceManager and WebManager Chapter 55IntroductionThe DeviceManager and WebManager IOLAN mana

Using DeviceManager and WebManager 85Navigating DeviceManager/WebManagerNavigating DeviceManager/WebManagerThe DeviceManager and WebManager have very

Using DeviceManager and WebManager 86Navigating DeviceManager/WebManagerWebManagerThe WebManager uses a expandable/collapsible buttons with folders a

Using DeviceManager and WebManager 87Using DeviceManager to Connect to the IOLANUsing DeviceManager to Connect to the IOLANDeviceManager can connect

Using DeviceManager and WebManager 88Using DeviceManager to Connect to the IOLANAssigning a Temporary IP Address to a New IOLANYou can temporarily as

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Using DeviceManager and WebManager 89Using DeviceManager to Connect to the IOLANAdding/Deleting IOLANs ManuallyTo permanently add/delete the IOLAN to

Using DeviceManager and WebManager 90Using WebManager to Connect to the IOLANUsing WebManager to Connect to the IOLANWebManager can only connect to I

Using DeviceManager and WebManager 91Managing the IOLANOpening an Existing Configuration FileIf you select the File, Open, a browse window is opened

IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS/MDC User’s Guide, Version 4.5 92Network Settings Chapter 66IntroductionThe Network section is used to configure the parameters that

93IP SettingsIP SettingsIPv4 SettingsOverviewThe parameters in IPv4 settings are used to access the IOLAN and are how the IOLAN accesses the network.

94IP SettingsIPv6 SettingsOverviewConfigure IPv6 settings when the IOLAN resides in an IPv6 network.Field DescriptionsConfigure the appropriate param

95IP SettingsIPv6 AutoconfigurationWhen enabled, the IOLAN will send out a Router Solicitation message. If a Router Advertisement message is received

96IP SettingsAdding/Editing a Custom IPv6 AddressYou can manually add one of the following:z The IPv6 network prefix (and the IOLAN will determine an

97IP SettingsAdvancedOverviewThe Advanced tab configures Active Standby (SCS and SDS8/16/32C models only), DNS update, IPv6 Advertising Router settin

98IP SettingsDomain Prefix (Dual Ethernet models only) A domain prefix to uniquely identify the Ethernet interface to the DNS when the IOLAN has two