Pulsar INTE is a device designed for connecting PSBEN series power supplies to a PC in an Ethernet network. With a focus on remote monitoring, it allows for cyclical preview of the PSU's status, event history, current and voltage charts, and remote battery testing. Additionally, the embedded web server simplifies configuration, and data encryption ensures secure communication.
Pulsar INTE is a device designed for connecting PSBEN series power supplies to a PC in an Ethernet network. With a focus on remote monitoring, it allows for cyclical preview of the PSU's status, event history, current and voltage charts, and remote battery testing. Additionally, the embedded web server simplifies configuration, and data encryption ensures secure communication.
Interface ETHERNET
v.1.0
CODE: INTE
EN
Edition: 2 from 19.12.2012
Supersedes the: 1 from 07.09.2012 edition
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CONTENTS
1. General description. ................................................................................................................................3
2. Arrangement of the components............................................................................................................3
3. Installation................................................................................................................................................4
4. Configuration of the Ethernet interface................................................................................................5
4.1 Factory settings of the interface. ..........................................................................................................................................5
4.2 Preliminary information. ......................................................................................................................................................5
4.3 STEP 1 – Restoring the factory settings...............................................................................................................................5
4.4 STEP 2 – Configuration of the IP address............................................................................................................................6
4.5 STEP 3 – Adjusting parameters of the serial port. ...............................................................................................................7
PSU with an LCD display. ...................................................................................................................................................11
PSU with an LED display.....................................................................................................................................................12
5. Configuration of connection in the PowerSecurity program. ...........................................................13
6. Specifications..........................................................................................................................................14
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Features:
• operating in the ETHERNET network through an RJ45 connector
• compliant with the IEEE 802.3 standard
• physical layer 10/100BaseT
• transmission speed 10/100Mbps (auto-sensing)
• operation mode: full or half-duplex (auto-sensing)
• embedded web server for configuration
• data encryption: DES, 3DES, AES
• assigning a static or dynamic IP address (DHCP server)
• galvanic isolation between the ETHERNET interface and the PSU
• power supply via the ‘SERIAL’ outlet
• works with the PowerSecurity programming software
• LED indication
• warranty - 5 years form the date of production
1. General description.
The ETHERNET interface is a device intended for connecting the power supplies of the PSBEN (Black
Power) series with a PC in the Ethernet network. The PowerSecurity system enables a remote monitoring of the
parameters through a cyclical preview of the current status of the PSU, reading of the event history, preview of
current’s and voltages’ charts and a remote battery test.
2. Arrangement of the components.
The picture below shows the arrangement of the most important components and connectors of the
ETHERNET interface.
Fig.1. The view of the interface.
Table 1. Description of the components
Element no. Description
[1]
LEDs – optical indication:
PWR – supply’s voltage
TX – data transmission
RX – receiving data
[2] RST button – reset of the interface’s settings
[3] INIT button – initiation of the interface
[4] RJ45 outlet
[5] SERIAL outlet for connection with the PSU
[6] green LED – indication of operation status
[7] yellow LED – indicates connection with the Ethernet network
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3. Installation.
The intended location for mounting the interface is inside the PSU’s enclosure with the use of spacers. The
connection between the PSU with the mounted interface and a router is to be done with a twisted-pair ending with
RJ45 plugs. The router, which is connected to the PC via an Ethernet network cable, serves as an access point
that controls the data flow.
Fig.2. A block diagram of communication in the Ethernet network.
Installation of the interface:
1. Mount the Ethernet interface on spacers inside the enclosure of the PSBEN power supply.
2. Connect the ’SERIAL’ outlets on the interface’s module and PCB board of the PSU using the cable from the
set.
3. Plug in the twisted-pair’s RJ45 plug to the interface. The opposite end of the twisted-pair is to be plugged into
the router’s outlet, normally named ‘LAN’.
4. Connect the router (‘LAN’ outlet) with the computer’s network interface card via RJ45 – RJ45 normal cable.
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4. Configuration of the Ethernet interface.
4.1 Factory settings of the interface.
Login page:
Username - root
Password - dbps
IP address
Acquired automatically from the DHCP database of the
router
Network’s name (SSID)
No name
Network security
No preset protections
Communication parameters of a serial port
No configuration
4.2 Preliminary information.
Parameters of the Ethernet interface can be configurable in order to adjust them to the real operation
mode. The configuration is via search engine after correct logging, i.e. typing correct username and password.
The ‘Digi Device Discovery’ program is also helpful as it allows previewing important parameters of the
interface at the preliminary stage of the configuration. The application seeks out modules available at the router’s
range and informs about the assigned IP address and MAC unique address.
Download the ‘Digi Device Discovery’ program from the following page:
http://www.pulsar.pl/pl/pliki/digi_discovery.exe
A newly purchased Ethernet interface is delivered with basic configuration (factory settings) which is not
adjusted to correct operation in the system. As the communication with the interface is via radio waves, it is
important to adjust your router accordingly so that it can establish connection with the interface. The most
convenient solution is to own a separate router or to restore the factory settings of the one in use (if possible).
The information included in the following subsections will show ‘step by step’ how to configure the router
and the Ethernet interface granted that both devices are set to factory settings (settings after a reset).
In this manual, the configuration of the Ethernet interfaces has been based on a ‘LinkSys WRT54GL’
router.
4.3 STEP 1 – Restoring the factory settings.
Router:
To restore the factory settings of the router, check the device’s manual and perform actions following the
manufacturer’s instructions. In most cases, the actions narrow down to finding the reset button at the back of the
enclosure and holding it for approx. 5s. After releasing the button, wait approx. 1 min for the correct initiation of the
router. The initiation restores the factory settings to:
Address: 192.168.1.1
Username: admin
Password: admin
Ethernet interface:
To restore the factory settings of the interface, press and hold the INIT button and then press and release
the RESET button one time. Still holding the INIT button, wait approx. 20s during which the interface will be
twinkling: 3 times with the yellow LED [8 – fig. 1] and then 5 more times. Correctly performed initiation restores the
interface’s settings, among others, to:
Address: assigned automatically by the router
Username: root
Password: dbps
After restoring the factory settings of the router and the interface, the yellow LED of the interface is
illuminated and the green one twinkles indicating active connection. If not, it may be necessary to disconnect the
module from the power supply and then switch it back on. If these actions prove insufficient, begin the procedure of
restoring the router’s and the interface’s factory settings once again.
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4.4 STEP 2 – Configuration of the IP address.
To ensure a proper progress of the IP address changing procedure, it is recommended to turn
off the firewall of the anti-virus program for the time of configuration process.
Run the ‘Digi Device Discovery’ program, icon. After launching, the program will
display the Ethernet interface logged to the router. Identification of our module can be done by comparing the MAC
addresses.
Fig. 3. Window of the ‘Digi Device Discovery’ program
showing a logged-in Ethernet interface.
The MAC address of the interface is underneath the barcode of the DIGI module.
Fig. 4. The MAC address located on the DIGI module.
In order to facilitate the further use of the devices online, change the IP address assignment from
automatic into manual. To make such adjustments, click the right button of the mouse on the line with selected
interface and choose: ‘Configure network settings’.
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Fig. 5. The window of network settings.
In the window of network settings select the option: ‘Manually configure network settings’ and change the
interface’s network IP address into 192.168.1.101 in the unblocked area. The subnet mask and the IP address of
the default gateway maintain without changes.
Before setting the network address, make certain that none of the devices working in the network is
using it.
Click the ‘Save’ button to approve the changes. The ‘Digi Device Discovery’ application will display a
message about a required interface restart which shall be confirmed by clicking the ‘OK’ button. Next, the window
of device’s resetting progress will appear.
From now on, the router will be recognising our router under the new address.
4.5 STEP 3 – Adjusting parameters of the serial port.
If we already have a solid connection of the Ethernet interface with the router, we need to configure the
communication channel between the Ethernet interface and the PSU to which the interface is to be connected.
To do that, double-click the line of the chosen interface in the ‘Digi Device Discovery’ program. The window of the
default web browser will open. Log in correctly to obtain access to the configuration of the interface.
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Fig. 6. The login window of the Ethernet interface.
Type:
Username: root
Password: dbps
Approve your entries with the ‘Login’ button. In no time, the window that enables adjustments will be loaded.
On the left from the window, there is a menu. Choose the ‘Serial Ports’ option from the ‘Configuration’
group.
Fig. 7. The interface’s configuration panel.
Choose ‘Port 1’ after the window has loaded.
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Next, select ‘Custom’ in the ‘Select Port Profile’ field and approve by clicking ‘Apply’.
Fig. 8. The interface’s configuration panel – serial port configuration.
After the page has been reloaded, choose the ‘Basic Serial Settings’ tab at the bottom
and then make adjustments accordingly to the picture below.
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Fig. 9. Configuration of communication parameters of the serial port.
Approve the settings with the ‘Apply’ button.
Next, choose the ‘Advanced Serial Settings’ tab at the bottom of the page. Make settings in the ‘TCP Settings’
section accordingly to the marked area in the picture below. Approve with the ‘Apply’ button.
Fig. 10. Interface's configuration panel - the TCP tab.
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Reset the Ethernet interface again. It can be done by pressing the “Reset’ button on the module or by
cutting off the power for a few seconds. After the reset, the connection between the interface and the router should
be re-established after approx. 30s.
The connection between the Ethernet interface and the PSU will be possible only if the communication
parameters of the serial port are identical.
The PSU has preset transmission parameters of 19200 bauds 8E1. If these values were previously
changed, the settings must be readjusted.
PSU with an LCD display.
The PSU is equipped with an LCD display which enables adjustment of communication parameters of the
serial port from the LCD desktop’s level. To enter the adjustment mode from the level of the main screen, press the
‘SET’ button.
- with ‘>’ or ‘<’ choose the PSU menu
- press the ‘SET’ button
- with ‘>’ or ‘<’ choose the Transmission menu
(the Transmission menu is at the very bottom of the screen)
- press the ‘SET’ button, the prompt will appear at the end of the line
- with ‘>’ or ‘<’ set 19.2k 8E1
- confirm your choice with the ‘SET’ button
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PSU with an LED display.
The PSU is equipped with an LED display which enables adjustment of communication parameters of the
serial port from the LED desktop’s level. To enter the adjustment mode press the ‘<,>’ right and left-most buttons
simultaneously. Depending on the displayed information, the following parameters can be adjusted: ‘Adr’ – device’s
address, ‘trS’ – transmission’s speed, ‘trP’ – transmission’s parameters.
– press the ‘<,>’ right and left-most buttons simultaneously on the LED panel
- the abbr ‘Adr’ will appear on the display
- press the ‘>’ right arrow button
- the abbr ‘trS’ will appear on the display
- press ‘OK’
- now, on the display there will appear either ‘9.6’ or ‘19.2’ – values
informing of the transmission’s speed
- with ‘>’ or ‘<’ set the transmission’s speed to 19200,
which is displayed as ‘19.2’
- approve the setting with the ‘OK’ button
- the abbr ‘trS’ will be displayed again
- press the ‘>’ right arrow button
- press ‘OK’ after appearing of ‘trP’ on the display
- now, one of the following abbreviations will be displayed: ‘8n2’, ‘8E1’ or ‘8o1’
- with ‘>’ or ‘<’ set the ‘8E1’ parameter
- approve your choice with the ‘OK’ button
- finish the configuration procedure by pressing simultaneously the ’<,>’ buttons
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5. Configuration of connection in the PowerSecurity program.
For further configuration, the PowerSecurity program is required. Download it from the following page:
http://www.pulsar.pl/pl/pliki/PowerSecurity.exe
The program is saved as an executable file therefore does not require installation in the system.
1) Run the PowerSecurity.exe program saved on the hard drive.
2) From the menu bar choose: Power Supplies > New Power Supply. There will appear a window of
connection setting in which all settings are to be adjusted.
Fig. 11. The window of connection setting.
PSU Description
Name
PSU’s name
The name that is to be assigned individually to each PSU.
Address
1;
Static address.
Refreshing Period
of View [ms]
100 ÷ 60 000ms;
Parameters refreshing time in the preview window.
Connection
Type
Modbus RTU – TCP/IP
TCP Address
192.168.1.101
PSU’s address in the network.
Each interface operating in a Wi-Fi network has an individual address.
TCP Port
2101
Response Timeout
[ms]
100 ÷ 60 000ms;
Time of reply from the PSU’s interface.
Delay between
Pools [ms]
Minimum break between subsequent transmissions.
Number of
Retransmissions
Number of retransmissions after which the program will report a connection failure.
3) After loading the connection configuration the window with a ‘Preview’ tab will open. In the top left-hand
corner there is an
icon which is to be clicked to make a connection with the PSU. As the connection
has been made, the window will display current parameters of the PSU. They will be automatically updated
according to the previosly set refreshing cycle.
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Fig. 12. The PSU preview window.
6. Specifications.
Power supply 5V from the serial outlet of the PSU
Current consumption 180mA max.
TTL transmission’s speed 19200 bauds, with parity check
LAN transmission’s speed 10/100Mbps (auto-sensing)
Indication (LEDs) Tx, Rx, PWR
Operating conditions Temperature -10
o
C ÷ 40
o
C
Relative humidity 20%...90%
Dimensions (LxWxH) 63 x 50.2 x 24 [mm]
Net/gross weight 0,04kg / 0,09kg
Storage temperature -20ºC...+60ºC
Pulsar K.Bogusz Sp.j.
Siedlec 150, 32-744 Łapczyca, Polska
Tel. (+48) 14-610-19-40, Fax. (+48) 14-610-19-50
e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
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WEEE
MARKING
According to the EU WEE Directive – It is required not to dispose of electric or electronic waste as unsorted municipal waste and to collect
such WEEE separately.
WARRANTY
5 years counted from the device’s production date.
THE WARRANTY IS VALID only upon presentation
of the item’s proof of purchase.
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Pulsar INTE is a device designed for connecting PSBEN series power supplies to a PC in an Ethernet network. With a focus on remote monitoring, it allows for cyclical preview of the PSU's status, event history, current and voltage charts, and remote battery testing. Additionally, the embedded web server simplifies configuration, and data encryption ensures secure communication.
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