Expert Guided Remote DLN Tuning

A Field Guide

Prepared by

G. E. Williams (CRD)
MSL - Energy & Service Systems Program
(518) 387-5221 (8*833-5221)
[email protected]
 Table of Contents
1 Connecting the Tuning Kit to the OSM Subnet.......................................................................................1
1.1 Wiring......................................................................................................................................................1
2 Configure OSM Network Interface Card (NIC).......................................................................................2
2.1 Open Network Properties........................................................................................................................2
2.2 Open Network Adapter Properties...........................................................................................................2
2.3 Change Setting to 10 Base T...................................................................................................................3
2.4 Shut down the Computer.........................................................................................................................3
3 Configure Tuning Kit IP Address.............................................................................................................4
3.1 Open Network Properties........................................................................................................................4
3.2 Open Network Protocols Properties........................................................................................................4
4 EDAS Configuration................................................................................................................................6
4.1 EDAS SYSCHECK.................................................................................................................................6
4.2 Configuring SYSCHECK........................................................................................................................6
4.3 Programming an EDAS Unit...................................................................................................................8
4.4 Testing EDAS I/O....................................................................................................................................9

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1 Connecting the Tuning Kit to the OSM Subnet
In order for the expert DLN TA in Atlanta to control and view the Tuning Kit as well as view
control system data from the Mark V, the Tuning kit must be connected to the OSM subnet at the
site.

1.1 Wiring
You must extend the OSM subnet by adding connections to the existing OSM network. The OSM
computer has both ARCNET and Ethernet. Be careful not connect to the ARCNET by mistake.
The OSM has a 3-COM Combo Ethernet card with thick net, thin net (10 Base 2) and 10 Base T
plugs on it. The OSM currently employs thin net, 10 Base 2, using 50 ohm coaxial cable with
BNC connectors.
To extend the OSM network, add a segment of coaxial cable to either end of the network.
If there is only one OSM computer present, remove the 50 ohm terminator from the BNC "T"
connector and replace it with the BNC connector at one end of the new coaxial cable. If the OSM
does not have a BNC "T" connector, use one of those supplied with the Tuning Kit.
If there are more than one OSM Computer, select one that has only one coaxial cable connected.
Remove the 50 ohm terminator from the BNC "T" connector and replace it with the BNC
connector at one end of the new coaxial cable. If the OSM does not have a BNC "T" connector,
use one of those supplied with the Tuning Kit.
Spool out the coaxial cable to the Tuning Kit and plug the other end of the coaxial cable to the
media converter supplied with the Tuning Kit. The maximum segment length for 10 Base 2
employing coaxial cable is 185m (607'). Use a twisted pair Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors
to connect the media converter to the up-link plug of the Ethernet switch. Connect the Tuning Kit
and the EDAS units to the other ports on the Ethernet switch. The maximum segment length for
10 Base T employing a twisted pair Ethernet cable is 100m (328').
The figure below shows the completed network.

Tuning Kit EDAS-1 EDAS-2

Connect the cable leading

to the OSM to the up-link 10 Base T Twisted
plug of the Ethernet Pair Cable and
switch. Set the up-link Ethernet RJ45 connectors
button to the up-link Switch
setting.

600' 10 Base 2 RG58 Coaxial Cable

BNC connectors

OSM OSM OSM Media

Converter

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2 Configure OSM Network Interface Card (NIC)
The OSM Network Interface Card is configured for 10 Base 2 (50 ohm coaxial cable with BNC
connectors attached to the NIC using "T" connectors and 50 ohm terminators at each open end.)

NIC NIC NIC

The configuration must be changed to the 10 Base T configuration, employing CAT 5 cables with
RJ-45 connectors using an Ethernet switch.
Switch

NIC NIC NIC

2.1 Open Network Properties

2.2 Open Network Adapter Properties

Open the Network Properties Dialog Box by "right clicking" on
the Network Neighborhood icon then, "left clicking" on
Properties.

Open the Adapter Properties Dialog Box by clicking on the

Adapters tab.

Highlight the NIC by clicking on it.

Then press the Properties button.

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2.3 Change Setting to 10 Base T

Click on the Transceiver Type dropdown box and select 10

Base T for the transceiver type.
Click the OK button and reboot the computer for the changes
to take effect.

2.4 Shut down the Computer

To reboot the computer, click the Start button on the left side of
the task bar and select Shut Down.

Click the Shut down the computer? radio button then the Yes
button to reboot.

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3 Configure Tuning Kit IP Address
Open the Network Properties Dialog Box by "right clicking" on the Network Neighborhood icon
then, "left clicking" on Properties.

3.1 Open Network Properties

Open the Network Properties Dialog Box by "right clicking"

on the Network Neighborhood icon then, "left clicking" on
Properties.

3.2 Open Network Protocols Properties

Open the TCP/IP Properties Dialog Box by clicking on the

Protocols tab.

Highlight the TCP/IP Protocol by clicking on it.

Finally, click the Properties button.

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Enter the IP Address for the current site.
A list of IP addresses will be supplied on a site by site basis.
Be sure the adapter selected is the Network Interface Card (NIC)
and not the loop back adapter.

When done, click the OK button.

4 EDAS Configuration

4.1 EDAS SYSCHECK

EDAS SYSCHECK allows you to configure an EDAS unit and test the I/O functions provided by
the unit. EDAS SYSCHECK supports configuration of the basic set up parameters of any EDAS
unit: the IP address, the subnet mask, and the gateway address. Each of these parameters must be
set for a new EDAS before you can communicate with it over Ethernet. Configuration of these
parameters is performed through the RS-232 port on the unit (on units with multiple ports, COM1
is used).
Once configured with proper address parameters, you can use EDAS SYSCHECK to establish a
network connection with the unit and test its basic I/O functions: analog input, analog output,
digital I/O, and serial I/O. Although the more complicated I/O types are not supported by EDAS
SYSCHECK, testing of the four basic I/O types is sufficient to debug most wiring errors and to
verify that a unit is functioning properly.
NOTE: After configuration of the unit's IP address, subnet mask, or gateway address, you must
cycle power to the unit for the changes to take effect. Failure to perform this step after
configuration may result in I/O testing being unable to connect to the unit.

To run the EDAS SYSCHECK program, press the

Start button and select Programs folder then EDAS
SYSCHECK 3.0 folder then EDAS SYSCHECK 3.0
program.

4.2 Configuring SYSCHECK

Since SYSCHECK must know the IP address of an EDAS unit prior to programming the unit for
that IP address or connecting to it over Ethernet to test I/O, SYSCHECK is designed to have the IP
address of the unit, its subnet mask, and its gateway address set on the first of three property pages
displayed when SYSCHECK is launched. The page titled Configuration, as shown below, allows
the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address and Ethernet address to be entered.
NOTE: Do not change the EDAS unit's Ethernet address unless so instructed by Intelligent
Instrumentation. The Ethernet address is programmed at the factory and must be unique
throughout the world. Accidental programming of a duplicate Ethernet address could render your
network inoperative. If you do not plan to change the Ethernet address of your unit (see note),
then you may leave the Ethernet address input field unchanged.
You must change the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address in order for a new EDAS unit
to being working on the network. The format of the IP address is "XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX". That
is, it consists of four values, each of which is between 0 and 255, separated by period characters.
Refer to the EDAS manual or your network administrator for information on selecting proper IP
address values.
The subnet mask value is set in a similar format to that used by the IP address. The most common
subnet mask value is "255.255.255.0", which is also the SYSCHECK default. If your network
configuration requires a different value, set it now.
The gateway address specifies the IP address of another device on your network: the gateway. A
gateway provides a point where one network segment can be attached to another. In this way,
devices on one segment of the network can communicate with devices on the other network
segment, through the gateway device, which forwards packets of data from one segment of the
network to the other, as necessary. Your gateway may connect your local area network to the
public Internet. If this is the case, specifying the address of the gateway in your EDAS
configuration will allow users around the world to communicate with the unit (assuming that they
 know its IP address, of course). You may wish to disable the EDAS/Internet connection for
security reasons. If so, program the gateway address to "0.0.0.0".
Once you have configured SYSCHECK, you can move on to programming the EDAS unit with
the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address you have specified. Alternatively, if the EDAS
is already programmed and attached to the network, you can proceed to testing its I/O.

4.3 Programming an EDAS Unit

Once SYSCHECK has been configured with the EDAS unit's IP address, subnet mask, and
gateway address, you can choose the Program property page in SYSCHECK and actually being
communicating with the EDAS unit (through the RS-232 port, at this point, but Ethernet will
follow soon). The various configuration parameters you entered on the Configuration page are
transferred to the EDAS through the unit's serial port. The property page shown below is used to
complete this transfer of data:
For this operation, you must have a free serial port on the computer running SYSCHECK.
SYSCHECK allows you to select any one of COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4 for this process.
First, remove power from the EDAS unit. Next, connect the selected serial port, using the null
modem cable which came with your EDAS Starter Kit, to the first serial port on the EDAS unit.
On EDAS 1025E units, make sure that you have connected to COM1 on the EDAS.
NOTE: The COM port selected on the Program property page is not the COM port being used on
the EDAS end of the connection; it is the COM port on your PC which is being used. Always
connect this COM port to the first COM port on the EDAS unit.
After the connection between the PC and the EDAS has been made, reapply power to the EDAS
unit. Return to the PC and press the Attach to EDAS button in SYSCHECK. This causes
SYSCHECK to send some commands to the EDAS unit to determine its current settings for IP
address, subnet mask, gateway address, Ethernet address, and unit ID. When this process
completes successfully, SYSCHECK displays a graphical representation of the EDAS unit to
which it is connected (note that all 1025E units are displays as four-port models). It also displays
the current settings of the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address and Ethernet address
programmed into the unit.
At this point, your property page may look something like that shown below:
 Now, you may program the EDAS with the configuration settings previously entered into
SYSCHECK. To program each of the settings, click the Write button associated with the
parameter. For example, to program the EDAS unit with the IP address you entered on the
Configuration property page, click Write IP Address. Similar actions are available for writing the
subnet mask and gateway address. After each item is written, the EDAS is again asked to return
its current settings and you can verify that the current information matches the desired
configuration.
After the EDAS unit has been programmed, you are ready to begin testing its I/O. First, however,
remember to remove and reapply power to the EDAS so that your new settings are permanently
stored in the unit.

4.4 Testing EDAS I/O

Once the EDAS unit has been properly programmed with its IP address, subnet mask, and gateway
address, it is ready to receive commands over Ethernet. At this point, connect the Ethernet cable
to the unit and choose the Test tab in SYSCHECK to select the property sheet which controls
testing of the various I/O capabilities of the unit. This page appears as shown below:
Each of the I/O types supported for testing by SYSCHECK has a corresponding button to launch a
new window for testing that I/O type on the EDAS unit. To change which EDAS unit is being
tested, close all test windows and return to the Configuration page to change the IP address. New
test windows opened after the configuration change will communicate with the new EDAS. Note
that it is not necessary to use the Program page to simply change which EDAS is being tested and
that the EDAS unit does not need to be connected to the serial port of the PC to perform the test.