IFM EIO404 Operating instructions

Operating instructions

Bluetooth mesh IoT base station

EIO404

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Contents

1 Preliminary note ............................................................. 5

1.1 Symbols used.......................................................... 5

1.2 Warnings used ......................................................... 5

1.3 Safety symbol on the device............................................... 5

1.4 Copyright and trademarks................................................. 5

2 Safety instructions............................................................ 6

2.1 Cyber security.......................................................... 6

3 Intended use................................................................ 7

3.1 Mesh topology.......................................................... 7

3.2 Restriction of the application area........................................... 8

4 Function ................................................................... 9

4.1 Connection possibilities................................................... 9

4.2 Ethernet interface with IoT Core............................................ 9

4.3 Bluetooth.............................................................. 9

4.4 Bluetooth Mesh......................................................... 9

5 Installation.................................................................. 10

5.1 Mechanical design ...................................................... 10

5.2 Mounting options........................................................ 10

5.3 Installation with E80335 angle bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

5.4 Installation with E80336 mounting device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

5.5 Installation with E80337 fixing bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

6 Electrical connection.......................................................... 12

6.1 Mounting the connector................................................... 13

6.2 Removing the connector.................................................. 13

6.3 Cable lengths .......................................................... 13

6.4 UL application area...................................................... 13

7 Indicators, output response and troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

7.1 LED indicators.......................................................... 14

7.2 LED status indication, output response and troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

8 Parameter setting............................................................ 15

8.1 Parameter setting via Ethernet using a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

8.2 Parameter setting via Bluetooth using a mobile device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

8.3 IoT-Core Visualizer...................................................... 15

8.3.1 Starting the IoT Core Visualizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

8.3.2 Managing notifications ............................................... 16

8.3.2.1 Create new notifications......................................... 16

8.3.2.2 Delete notifications............................................. 17

8.3.3 Accessing the IoT Core tree........................................... 18

8.3.3.1 Searching elements of the IoT Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

8.3.3.2 Accessing elements of the IoT Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

8.3.4 Update firmware.................................................... 20

8.4 ifm IoT Core REST API................................................... 21

8.4.1 ifm IoT Core: General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

8.4.1.1 Accessing the ifm IoT Core....................................... 21

8.4.2 Getting started ..................................................... 23

8.4.3 General functions................................................... 24

8.4.3.1 Example: Change a parameter value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

8.4.3.2 Example: Read multiple parameter values simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

8.4.3.3 Example: Output a subtree....................................... 25

8.4.3.4 Example: Search the IoT Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

8.4.4 Ethernet: Configuring IP settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

8.4.5 Ethernet: Configuring the security mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

8.4.5.1 Example: Set an Ethernet password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

8.4.5.2 Example: Request with authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

8.4.5.3 Example: Disable the security mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

8.4.6 Bluetooth: Setting a station name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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8.4.7 Bluetooth: Configuring the security mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

8.4.7.1 Example: Set a Bluetooth password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

8.4.8 Managing the Bluetooth mesh network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

8.4.8.1 Example: Scan for available mesh adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

8.4.8.2 Example: Register mesh adapter with mesh network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

8.4.8.3 Example: Replace mesh adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

8.4.8.4 Example: Deregister mesh adapter from mesh network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

8.4.9 Managing the Bluetooth mesh IO-Link adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

8.4.10 Configuring the timers................................................ 34

8.4.10.1 Example: Set the counting interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

8.4.10.2 Example: Start the counter....................................... 34

8.4.10.3 Example: Stop the counter ....................................... 35

8.4.11 Using notifications................................................... 35

8.4.11.1 Event-triggered notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

8.4.11.2 Time-triggered notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

8.4.11.3 Example: Create a time-triggered notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

8.4.11.4 Example: Create an event-triggered notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

8.4.11.5 Example: Show active notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

8.4.11.6 Example: Change a notification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

8.4.11.7 Example: Delete a notification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

8.4.12 Using MQTT....................................................... 39

8.4.12.1 Configuring the MQTT connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

8.4.12.2 Configuring the MQTT command channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

8.4.12.3 Example: Configure and activate the MQTT command channel . . . . . . . . . . . 41

8.4.12.4 Example: Publish the device temperature to an MQTT broker . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

8.4.13 Resetting, rebooting and localising the device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

8.4.14 Reading and writing device information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

8.4.15 Reading status and diagnostic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

9 Set-up..................................................................... 46

9.1 Set-up of the moneo|configure application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

9.1.1 moneo|configure function ............................................. 46

9.1.2 System requirements ................................................ 46

9.1.3 Installation of moneo|configure......................................... 46

9.1.4 Connection with a PC................................................ 46

9.2 Set-up of the moneo|blue application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

9.2.1 Installation of moneo|blue............................................. 46

9.2.2 Connect a mobile device. ............................................. 47

10 Approvals and certificates...................................................... 48

11 Maintenance, repair and disposal................................................ 49

11.1 Device update.......................................................... 49

11.1.1 Update via Bluetooth................................................. 49

11.1.2 Update via Ethernet (IoT Core)......................................... 49

12 Appendix................................................................... 50

12.1 ifm IoT Core ........................................................... 50

12.1.1 Profiles........................................................... 50

12.1.2 Types ............................................................ 51

12.1.3 Services .......................................................... 52

12.1.3.1 Service: create_backup.......................................... 52

12.1.3.2 Service: factoryreset............................................ 52

12.1.3.3 Service: get_credit ............................................. 52

12.1.3.4 Service: getblobdata............................................ 52

12.1.3.5 Service: getdata ............................................... 53

12.1.3.6 Service: getdatamulti............................................ 53

12.1.3.7 Service: getidentity............................................. 53

12.1.3.8 Service: getsubscriberlist ........................................ 54

12.1.3.9 Service: gettree................................................ 54

12.1.3.10 Service: install................................................. 55

12.1.3.11 Service: install_backup.......................................... 55

12.1.3.12 Service: querytree.............................................. 55

12.1.3.13 Service: reboot................................................ 56

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12.1.3.14 Service: register ............................................... 56

12.1.3.15 Service: replace ............................................... 56

12.1.3.16 Service: reset ................................................. 56

12.1.3.17 Service: resetpassword.......................................... 57

12.1.3.18 Service: reset_credits........................................... 57

12.1.3.19 Service: scan ................................................. 57

12.1.3.20 Service: setblock............................................... 57

12.1.3.21 Service: setdata ............................................... 57

12.1.3.22 Service: setdatamulti............................................ 58

12.1.3.23 Service: signal................................................. 58

12.1.3.24 Service: start.................................................. 58

12.1.3.25 Service: start_stream_set........................................ 58

12.1.3.26 Service: stop.................................................. 58

12.1.3.27 Service: stream_set ............................................ 59

12.1.3.28 Service: subscribe.............................................. 59

12.1.3.29 Service: unregister ............................................. 60

12.1.3.30 Service: unsubscribe............................................ 60

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1 Preliminary note

You will find instructions, technical data, approvals and further information using the QR code on the

unit / packaging or at documentation.ifm.com.

1.1 Symbols used

Requirement

Instructions

Reaction, result

[...] Designation of keys, buttons or indications

Cross-reference

Important note

Non-compliance may result in malfunction or interference.

Information

Supplementary note

1.2 Warnings used

ATTENTION

Warning of damage to property

CAUTION

Warning of personal injury

wSlight reversible injuries may result.

1.3 Safety symbol on the device

Safety symbol on the device:

uAdhere to the operating instructions for the safe operation of the unit.

1.4 Copyright and trademarks

All trademarks and company names used are subject to the copyright of the respective companies.

Bluetooth®:

word mark and logos are registered trademarks of the Bluetooth SIG.Inc.

Android®:

Android, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc.

The Android® operating system is a registered trademark of Google LLC.

Google® is a registered trademark of Google LLC.

Apple®:

Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and

other countries. The App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

The iOS® operating system is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

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2 Safety instructions

• The unit described is a subcomponent for integration into a system.

– The system architect is responsible for the safety of the system.

– The system architect undertakes to perform a risk assessment and to create documentation in

accordance with legal and normative requirements to be provided to the operator and user of

the system. This documentation must contain all necessary information and safety instructions

for the operator, the user and, if applicable, for any service personnel authorised by the

architect of the system.

• Read this document before setting up the product and keep it during the entire service life.

• The product must be suitable for the corresponding applications and environmental conditions

without any restrictions.

• Only use the product for its intended purpose (Ò Intended use).

• If the operating instructions or the technical data are not adhered to, personal injury and/or damage

to property may occur.

• The manufacturer assumes no liability or warranty for any consequences caused by tampering with

the product or incorrect use by the operator.

• Installation, electrical connection, set-up, programming, configuration, operation and maintenance

of the product must be carried out by personnel qualified and authorised for the respective activity.

• Protect units and cables against damage.

• Replace damaged units, otherwise the technical data and safety will be impaired.

2.1 Cyber security

ATTENTION

Device operation in an unprotected network environment:

wUnauthorised read or write access to data is possible.

wUnauthorised manipulation of the device function is possible.

uRestrict access to authorised users (e.g. password-protected access).

uSet a new password for Bluetooth access.

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3 Intended use

The Bluetooth mesh IoT base station collects the data of all integrated EIO344 Bluetooth mesh IO-

Link adapters and provides it to the higher-level system (e.g. gateway or moneo) via the Ethernet port.

The EIO404 Bluetooth mesh IoT base station communicates via Bluetooth Mesh with, for example, the

EIO344 Bluetooth mesh IO-Link adapter.

The Bluetooth mesh IoT base station can either be configured via Ethernet or via a mobile device via

Bluetooth and an APP (e.g. a smartphone).

The Bluetooth mesh adapters can be integrated via the two configuration options.

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IoT-Core

1: Mobile device with Bluetooth

2: Bluetooth mesh IoT base station EIO404

3: Laptop with moneo application or a gateway

4: Example device

5: Bluetooth mesh adapter (e.g. EIO344)

6: Voltage supply or PLC with voltage supply

7: Power supply

3.1 Mesh topology

Recommended topology:

uPosition the Bluetooth mesh IoT base station in the centre of the Bluetooth mesh network if

possible.

This helps minimise network load and enhance communication stability compared to a position

at the edge of the Bluetooth mesh network.

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Non-recommended topology:

If the Bluetooth mesh network is arranged such that all data has to pass a single node, the network

will become slower and / or unstable with many participants.

Remedy:

uPlace further nodes as relays.

3.2 Restriction of the application area

The device is not suited for environments with particular requirements on mechanical stability

(e.g. shock/vibration).

The unit is intended for indoor use only.

Observe the operating conditions. Ò Technical data documentation.ifm.com

The received and transmitted process data via Bluetooth Mesh are used for plant monitoring

and only to a limited extent for plant control because they are not transmitted in real time.

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4 Function

4.1 Connection possibilities

EIO404 provides several connection options, which also include various functions.

4.2 Ethernet interface with IoT Core

This unit has an Ethernet interface (M12 socket):

• Ethernet communication (data acquisition)

• parameter setting of Bluetooth mesh network

• setting of further parameters

4.3 Bluetooth

If a mobile device (e.g. smartphone) with Bluetooth is used, the following functions are supported:

• process data reading

• parameter setting of Bluetooth mesh network

• parameter setting of Ethernet interface

• setting of further parameters

4.4 Bluetooth Mesh

Once the Bluetooth Mesh is set up, EIO404 automatically connects with the Bluetooth mesh IO-Link

adapters (EIO344).

For this purpose, the Bluetooth mesh IO-Link adapters must be integrated into the Bluetooth mesh

network. Ò EIO344 operating instructions www.ifm.com.

Up to 50 Bluetooth mesh IO-Link adapters can be connected to the Bluetooth mesh IoT base station.

Fig.1: EIO344 Bluetooth mesh adapter

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5 Installation

The max. tightening torque of the screws when mounting the unit is 0.8 Nm.

uOnly use M4 screws.

uInformation on mounting accessories: www.ifm.com

5.1 Mechanical design

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1: The connections can be rotated by 270°

5.2 Mounting options

For installation, the following optional accessories are available.

The unit can be mounted without the accessories. For installation, please use the threaded

sleeves on the back of the unit. The required screws are not supplied with the unit.

5.3 Installation with E80335 angle bracket

The angle bracket is used for lateral mounting of the unit.

5.4 Installation with E80336 mounting device

The mounting device is used to mount the unit to a clamp.

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5.5 Installation with E80337 fixing bars

Fasten the unit at the installation location using fixing screws.

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6 Electrical connection

The unit must be connected by a qualified electrician.

Observe the national and international regulations for the installation of electrical equipment.

Voltage supply according to SELV, PELV.

CAUTION

Input current is not limited.

wNo fire protection.

uProtect circuits.

uDisconnect power.

uConnect the unit as follows:

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2 1

3

1 2

4

5

1

2

5

Fig.2: Electrical connection

1: 5-pole M12 connector

• Power supply

2: 5-pole M12 socket

• Ethernet connection

Pin Power supply

1: L+

2: Not used

3: L-

4: Not used

5: Not used

Tab.1: M12 connector pin assignment

Pin Ethernet connection

1: TX+

2: RX+

4: TX-

3: RX-

5: Not used

Tab.2: M12 socket pin assignment

The unit must not be externally supplied via the 5-pole M12 Ethernet connection (2).

A 4-pole socket can also be used for the Ethernet interface because pin 5 is not connected.

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6.1 Mounting the connector

To achieve the protection rating indicated in the data sheet, the following has to be observed:

uUse IO-Link cable with IP class.

uConnect the connector with the unit.

uTighten the coupling nut.

• Minimum tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (tightening by hand)

• Maximum tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (using a torque wrench).

6.2 Removing the connector

uLoosen the coupling nut and simultaneously press the connector against the unit.

6.3 Cable lengths

uMaximum cable length of Ethernet connection: 20 m.

uMaximum cable length of power supply: no recommendation.

uThe cables must be provided with a strain relief approx. 200 mm behind the connectors.

6.4 UL application area

For use in the USA and Canada:

uFor connecting the unit and the IO-Link device, use UL-certified cables of category CYJV 2/7/8

having suitable ratings.

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7 Indicators, output response and troubleshooting

The indicator shows the current status of the unit via an LED.

7.1 LED indicators

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Fig.3: 1: LED indicators

Colour Designation

Red Fault indication

Green Operation indication

Blue Bluetooth

7.2 LED status indication, output response and troubleshooting

LED status Type *) Description Troubleshooting

Green, on 0 The unit operates correctly ---

Green, double flashing 1 Optical identification ---

Green flashing (200 ms

on, 800 ms off)

3 Device update Wait until the update is complete

Red, on 4 Hardware failure Unit faulty, please replace

Red, 1 Hz 2 Electronics temperature outside the

range

---

Red, 1 Hz 3 No Ethernet device connected Check Ethernet wiring

Red, 1 Hz 1 No Bluetooth Mesh connection Check distances to the adapters

Blue, on 3 Bluetooth active ---

Blue, double flashing

(once)

3 Mesh provisioning successful (follow-

ing device ID message)

---

Off 2 Voltage too low Check voltage supply

*) 0 Normal operation (no error), 1 Warning, 2 Error, 3 Note, 4 Device replacement

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8 Parameter setting

The parameters of this unit can be set via 2 interfaces. It is possible to read information or make

settings via Ethernet or Bluetooth. Assigned information and changes are possible for each interface.

1. For Ethernet, connect the M12 connector to a network using an M12 Ethernet cable Ò

(Accessories).

2. The connection is established with an app via Bluetooth.

For information on suitable parameter setting software see io-link.ifm.

8.1 Parameter setting via Ethernet using a PC

uConnect the Bluetooth mesh IoT base station to the PC via the M12 Ethernet connector.

uSupply the Bluetooth mesh IoT base station with voltage.

Fig.4: Parameter setting with a PC

uChange the parameter settings in the software.

uTransfer the parameter settings to the unit.

8.2 Parameter setting via Bluetooth using a mobile device

uSupply the Bluetooth mesh IoT base station with voltage.

uAn app is used to search for and connect to the Bluetooth mesh IoT base station.

Fig.5: Parameter setting with a mobile device

uChange the parameter settings in the software.

uTransfer the parameter settings to the unit.

8.3 IoT-Core Visualizer

The IoT Core Visualizer provides a graphical user interface to access the functions of the ifm IoT

Core.

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8.3.1 Starting the IoT Core Visualizer

To start the IoT Core Visualizer:

Requirements:

üThe unit is connected to the IT network via the Ethernet port.

üThe Ethernet interface is configured.

uStart web browser.

uGo to the following URL: http://<ip-address> (in the factory settings http://192.168.0.79 ).

wThe web browser displays the IoT Core Visualizer start page.

The navigation menu gives the user access to the following functions:

• [Notification]: Managing notifications (Ò/16)

• [Elements]: Accessing the IoT Core tree (Ò/18)

• [Update]: Update firmware (Ò/20)

8.3.2 Managing notifications

The [Notification] menu page provides access to the notification function of the IoT Core.

uObserve the notes on notifications: Using notifications (Ò/35)

Requirements:

üIoT Core Visualizer has been launched.

uSelect menu [Notification] .

wMenu page for managing notifications appears.

wTable shows all active notifications.

8.3.2.1 Create new notifications

New notifications are created using a wizard.

For time-triggered notifications via timer 1 or timer 2, the user must set the interval time of the

corresponding timer.

Requirements:

üIoT Core Visualizer has been launched.

üMenu [Notification] is active.

uClick on  on the right side of the table.

wThe wizard for creating notifications appears.

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uUse the wizard to select the desired notification parameters step by step.

wThe table shows the notification that has been created.

8.3.2.2 Delete notifications

Requirements:

üIoT Core Visualizer has been launched.

üMenu [Notification] is active.

üAt least one notification has been created.

uClick on  in the notification line in the [Unsubscribe] column.

wSelected notification is deleted.

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8.3.3 Accessing the IoT Core tree

The [Elements] menu page provides access to the IoT Core tree of the unit.

Requirements:

üIoT Core Visualizer has been launched.

uSelect the menu option [Elements].

wThe menu page for accessing the elements of the IoT core tree appears.

wThe IoT Core tree structure of the unit is visualised.

8.3.3.1 Searching elements of the IoT Core

The [Elements] menu page allows you to search the IoT core tree for elements with specific properties

and output the results.

The following properties can be searched for:

• [identifier]: Name of the element

• [profile]: Element profile

• [type]: Type of the element

Requirements:

üIoT Core Visualizer has been launched.

üMenu [Elements] is active.

uSelect the search criteria for the required element in the selection lists [identifier], [profile] and

[type].

uClick on [Search for Elements].

wIoT-Core Visualizer searches device description for elements with selected search criteria.

wThe result list shows all elements found.

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8.3.3.2 Accessing elements of the IoT Core

The user can access the elements of the IoT Core with the services supported by the unit.

uFor more information regarding the functions of the ifm IoT Core see: ifm IoT Core REST API

(Ò/21)

Requirements:

üIoT Core Visualizer has been launched.

üMenu [Elements] is active.

uOptional: Searching elements of the IoT Core (Ò/18)

uNavigate to the element.

uClick on the arrow symbol next to the service.

wA dialogue window appears.

uOptional: In case of write access, enter the required values in the field.

uClick on [Request] to execute the service.

wThe service is executed on the unit.

OR

uClick on [Cancel] to cancel the process.

wThe service is not executed.

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8.3.4 Update firmware

The [Update] menu page allows you to update the firmware of the device:

Requirements:

üIoT Core Visualizer has been launched.

üNew firmware has been downloaded: documentation.ifm.com

uSelect the [Update] menu.

wMenu page shows information about the current firmware version.

uClick on [Load software file] and select a new firmware file (*.bin).

uClick on [Update] to start the update process.

wThe firmware of the device is updated.

wProgress of the update process is displayed.

wAfter successful update: The device reboots automatically.

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