Iolan SDS/SCS/STS
EN 55022 1998, Class A, Note
Table of Contents
Configuration Methods
DHCP/BOOTP
Getting Started
Network Settings
Configuring Serial Ports
UDP Sockets Profile 132
Remote Access Slip Profile 179
Configuring Users
Configuring Security
Configuring I/O Interfaces
Channels
UDP
Configuring Clustering
Controlling the RPS, I/O Channels,
System Administration
Applications
Appendix B SSL/TLS Ciphers
Appendix E Setting Jumpers 361
Appendix G Utilities
Appendix I Troubleshooting
Index
Glossary
Documentation
Preface
About This Book
Intended Audience
Online Help
Typeface Conventions
Introduction
About the Iolan
Iolan Family Models
Hardware
Iolan Features
Software
Ldap
Security
What’s Included
Connectivity
Introduction
Iolan Components
Desktop Models
Power Supply Specifications
Available Accessories
Power Over Ethernet PoE Models
Rack Mount Models
DC Power Requirements
AC Power Requirements
Getting to Know Your Iolan
Serial Activity
Port
Port
End View
Top View
Rack Mount
Console Port/LED View
Serial/Ethernet View
Dedicated Console Port Rack Mount Models
Console/Serial Switch
Console Mode
Serial Mode
Powering Up the Iolan
Desktop/Rack Mount Models
Models
Secondary back-up Supply
DC Power Models
Earthing Wire
Primary Supply
Disconnecting 48V Power Supplies from the Iolan
Powering Up the Iolan
Configuration Methods Chapter
Configuration Methods Overview
Configures an IP Address
Requires a Configured IP Address
Easy Config Wizard
DeviceManager
Access Platforms
Unique Features
Connecting to the Iolan Using DeviceManager
DeviceManager
Using DeviceManager
WebManager
Iolan
Connecting to the Iolan Using WebManager
Using WebManager
Command Line Interface
Connecting to the Iolan Using the CLI
Through the Network
Through the Serial Port
Using the CLI
Connecting to the Iolan Using the Menu
Menu
Using the Menu
Using DHCP/BOOTP
Connecting to the Iolan Using DHCP/BOOTP
TACACS+ Securid
DHCP/BOOTP Parameters
Snmp
Connecting to the Iolan Using Snmp
Using the Snmp MIB
Connecting to the Iolan to Use the IOLAN+ Interface
Using the IOLAN+ Interface
IOLAN+ Interface
Changes to the IOLAN+ Interface
REMOTE-ADMIN
Opt HEX Rlogin/Telnet
Remote Access Systems Screen
Name Wchiewsds2 Debug mode IP address
IOLAN+ Interface
Getting Started
Easy Configuration Wizard
Setting Up the Network
Using a Direct Serial Connection to Specify an IP Address
Using a Direct Serial Connection to Enable BOOTP/DHCP
For an IPv6 Network
Using ARP-Ping
Setting Up the Serial Ports
Setting Up the Serial Ports
Setting Up Users
Using DeviceManager WebManager
DeviceManager
Navigating DeviceManager/WebManager
EasyPort Web
WebManager
Starting a New Session
Using DeviceManager to Connect to the Iolan
Assigning a Temporary IP Address to a New Iolan
Logging in to the Iolan
Adding/Deleting Manual IOLANs
Logging into the Iolan
Using WebManager to Connect to the Iolan
Configuration Files
Creating a New Iolan Configuration in DeviceManager
Opening an Existing Configuration File
Importing an Existing Configuration File
Managing the Iolan
Network Settings
Field Descriptions
IP Settings
IPv4 Settings
Overview
IPv6 Settings
Custom IPv6
Autoconfiguration
IPv6
DHCPv6
Adding/Editing a Custom IPv6 Address
Prefix Bits Range Default
Server Name.Domain Prefix.Domain Name
Advanced
Configuration
Default 100 ms
Default 200 ms
Default Disabled Advertise DHCPv6
IP Filtering Data Options
Advanced
Host Table
Functionality
Domain Name
Adding/Editing a Host
Host Name
Fully Qualified
Route List
IPv4 Subnet Mask
Default Default
Adding/Editing Routes
Type
DNS/WINS
Editing/Adding DNS/WINS Servers
RIP
Password
Ethernet Mode
Default None
Authentication
Key
Dynamic DNS
Overview Functionality
End Time
System Type
Account Settings
Default Dynamic
User Name
Cipher Suite Field Descriptions
Adding/Editing a Cipher Suite
Validation Criteria Field Descriptions
Common Name
IPv6 Tunnels
Mode
Default Manual
Adding/Editing an IPv6 Tunnel
Name
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Functionality
Serial Ports
Editing a Serial Port
Copying a Serial Port
Resetting a Serial Port
Serial Port Profiles
Common Tabs
Hardware Tab Field Descriptions
Flow Control Default Enabled Enable Outbound
Default Full
Default Auto Flow Control
Enable Inbound
Email Alert Tab Field Descriptions
Packet Forwarding Tab Field Descriptions
Packet Size
Enable Trigger1
Enable Trigger2
Packet Definition
Trigger
Default Trigger
EOF1 Character
EOF2 Character
Default Client
SSL/TLS Settings Tab Field Descriptions
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Protocol
Default Telnet
Console Management Profile
General Tab Field Descriptions
Advanced Tab Field Descriptions
Idle Timeout
Enable Microsoft
Administrator
Support Default Disabled Multisessions
TruePort Profile
Modem
Phone
Multiple Hosts
System Default Enabled Host Name
Connect to remote
Connect to
Define a primary
Host and backup
Adding/Editing Additional TruePort Hosts
Hosts to connect to
Backup Host
Adding/Editing a Multihost Entry
Primary Host
Signals high
Day Motd Default Disabled Enable TCP
When
Enable Data
Session Timeout
Logging
TCP Sockets Profile
Connection Workstation/Server on the network Default Enabled
Received on the serial port
Initiate Connection
Adding/Editing Additional Hosts
129
Day Motd Default Disabled Enable Data
131
UDP Sockets Profile
UDP port Direction
Start IP Address
End IP Address
Default 0 zero
Terminal Profile
UDP Port
VT320 specifically supporting VT320-7
Default Dumb
VT100
TVI925
Is received
Default Disabled Protocol
Data Range
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Login Settings
User Service Settings
Erase
Telnet Settings
Interrupt
Quit
Rlogin Settings
User is only prompted for a password
Escape
SSH Settings
Arcfour
Slip Settings
RSA authentication for the SSH session
Authentication for the SSH session
VJ Compression
Routing
PPP Settings
Default Chap
IPv6 Remote
None
Remote User
Default 3 seconds
Remote Password
Configure Req
Timeout
Address/Control
Default 1 minute
Roaming Callback
Challenge Interval
Printer Profile
Client Iolan Tunnel
Serial Tunneling Profile
Serial Server Tunnel
Serial
Act As Tunnel
Client Default Disabled Host Name
Virtual Modem Profile
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DCD
DTR Signal Acts as RTS Signal Always On RTS Signal Acts as
AT Command
Response Delay
Phone Number to Host Mapping
Host IP Address
Control Signal I/O Profile
VModem Phone Number Entry
Phone Number
Latch
Input Signal Field Descriptions
Invert Signal
Description
Syslog
Auto Clear Mode
Mode Default Disabled
Manual Clear
Failsafe Action
Output Signal Field Descriptions
Modbus Gateway Profile
Advanced Slave
Settings Button UID Range
Destination Slave
IP Mappings
Default 30 ms
Default 1000 ms
Advanced Field Descriptions
Modbus Slave IP Settings Field Descriptions
UID End
Adding/Editing Modbus Slave IP Settings
Default Host
UID Start
Data Options TCP or UDP
Modbus Slave Advanced Settings Field Descriptions
Default TCP
Range Default 50 ms
Power Management Profile
RPS Model
Editing Power Management Plug Settings Field Descriptions
Default RSP820
RPS Name
Data Options On, Off
Remote Access PPP Profile
Default State
Default Off
Negotiate IP
IPv6 Global
Authentication Tab Field Descriptions
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Dynamic DNS Field Descriptions
Enable Dynamic
DNS for this Serial Default Disabled Port Host
Account Settings
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Enable Magic
Configure Request
Compression Default Enabled Enable Protocol
Enable VJ
Dial In/Out
MS Direct Host
MS Direct Guest
Remote Access Slip Profile
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General Tab Field Description
Custom Application Profile
Port Buffering
Local Port Buffering
Keyboard Buttons Hot Keys Direction
Remote Port Buffers
Field Definitions
NFS Directory
Enable Port
Data Default Disabled Enable Key Stroke
NFS Host
Deny Multiple
Advanced Serial Settings Tab
Signals
Process Break
Session Escape
Default ~menu
Serial Port Menu
String
Modems Tab
Adding/Editing a Modem
Name Name of the modem
Field Definitions
TruePort Baud Rate Tab
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Configuring Users
User Settings
General Tab
Adding/Editing Users
Default Normal
Host IP
Services Tab
Service
Default DSPrompt
Indentifier
IPv6 Interface
Advanced Tab
Default English
Sessions Tab
Connect
Session 1, 2, 3
Clustered Ports
Serial Port Access Tab
Serial Port Access
Allow Access to
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Authentication
Configuring Security
Method
Authentication
Method Default Local Secondary
Primary
Local
General Field Descriptions
Radius
NAS-Identifier
Authenticator response Default Enabled Retry
NAS-IP-Address Default Enabled
Attributes Field Descriptions
KDC Port
Kerberos
Realm
KDC Domain
Enable TLS
Base
TLS Port
Primary Host Default None
Authentication Authorization Primary Host Secondary Host
Default None Authentication
Authorization Port Default Authentication
SecurID
NIS
Tracy
Users Logging into the Iolan Using SSH
Device Server
Lynn
Users Passing Through the Iolan Using SSH Dir/Sil
Lynn Sales Server
HR Server
Keyboard
Interactive Default Enabled Password
Field Descriptions
Allow SSH-1
Enable Verbose
Output Default Disabled
Break String
Button For a valid SSL/TLS connection
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Adding/Editing a Cipher
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VPN
IPsec
IKE Phase 1 Proposals
ESP Phase 2 Proposals
Authentication Algorithms-MD5, SHA1, SHA2
Adding/Editing the IPsec Tunnel
Local Device
Default Left
Secret/Remote
Validation Criteria
Shared Secret Field Description
Remote Validation Criteria Field Descriptions
Allow L2TP/IPsec
L2TP/IPsec
Exceptions
Field Description
Adding/Editing a VPN Exception
Syslog Client
Services
Telnet Server
TruePort Full
Sntp Client
DeviceManager
WebManager
SSH Server
Keys and Certificates
Key Type
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Access Functionality
Settings
Advanced Slave Modbus Settings
Request Queuing
Failsafe Timer Functionality
Default 30 seconds
Failsafe Action is triggered
Enable UDP
Broadcast of I/O Default Disabled Status
UDP Functionality
UDP Entry
UDP Settings
Default Celsius
Temperature Functionality
Analog I/O Analog
Channels
Analog
Monitoring Application A4D2
Alarm Settings
Default Current
Digital Input
Monitoring Application
Digital I/O
Input Mode
247
Digital Output
Output Mode
Default Sink
Output
Pulse Count
Pulse Mode
Inactive Signal Width Active Signal Width
Delay
Relay
Monitoring Application A4D2Relay
Relay I/O
Width
Inactive Signal
Warehouse Perle Iolan Reception
Active Signal
Digital I/O Extension
Front Door
Current Alarm State 1 Byte z 0 = Not in alarm
Message type 1 Byte
Input number 1 Byte
Enable I/O
Extension
Input TCP Port
Local connection
Hosts
Simultaneously
Communicate to the Primary Host
Temperature I/O Industrial Freezers
Temperature
Default RTD
Basic Analog Alarm Settings
Alarm Settings
Advanced Analog Alarm Settings
Clear Mode
Trigger Type
Clear
UDP Broadcast Packet
UDP Unicast Format
Length Enabled
Analog Section
Section Channel
Length Pin
Serial Pin Signal Section
Digital/Relay Section
Length Channel
Modbus Serial Application Connected to the Network
Modbus Slave
UDP Unicast Example
Modbus Serial Application Connected to the Serial Port
Function Codes
Modbus I/O Access
Modbus RTU Or Ascii Application Power Digital Output
Modbus TCP Application
Coil/Register Descriptions
Input Registers
Serial Port Coil/Register Descriptions
A4/T4 Registers
Data Model A1/T1 A2/T2 A3/T3 A4/T4 Holding Registers
Data Model D1/R1 D2/R2 Coils
A4D2/A4R2 Registers
Data Model Pin Coils
Serial Pin Signals
D4/D2R2 Registers
Data Model D3/R1 D4/R2 Coils
Modbus Serial Application TruePort Power Digital Output
TruePort I/O
TruePort/Modbus Combination
PC running Custom Application API TruePort
API Over TruePort Only
Accessing I/O Data Via TruePort
Setup
Introduction
Response Format
Format of API Commands
Get Commands
Command Format
Set Commands
Example 2 Turn on the first and second relay on a D2R2 unit
Successful Response Format
Unsuccessful Response Format
Example 1 Turn on the first relay on a D2R2 unit
Snmp Traps
Error Codes
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Configuring Clustering Chapter
Clustering Slave List
Advanced Button
Adding Clustering Slaves
Editing Clustering Slave Settings
Advanced Clustering Slave Options
Port Name
Master TCP Port
Slave TCP Port
Configuring the Option Card
Option Card Settings
Configuring the Iolan Modem Card
Configuring a Wireless WAN Card
Overview Field Descriptions
Card
APN
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Alerts
Email Alerts
Alerts
Syslog
Community
Management
Contact
Location
Privacy Password
Auth Algorithm Data Options MD5, SHA Default MD5
Auth Password
Default DES
Time
Algorithm Data Options MD5, SHA Default MD5
Privacy Algorithm Data Options DES, AES Default DES
Confirm Password Trap
Sntp Mode
Network Time Tab Field Descriptions
Sntp Version
Time Zone/Summer Time Tab Field Descriptions
Custom App/Plugin
Login Tab Field Descriptions
Bootup Files Tab Field Descriptions
Display Motd WebManager/Easy Port Web
Message of the Day Motd Tab Field Descriptions
Tftp Host
Filename
Baud Rate
Default Flow Control
Tftp Tab Field Descriptions
Console Port Tab Field Descriptions
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State Button Management profile settings
Controlling the RPS, I/O Channels, and IPsec Tunnels
RPS Control
OK Button Closes the window
Plug Control
Serial Port Power Control
Power Plug Status
Button Serial port
Deactivate Output Manually deactivates the channel output
IPsec Tunnel Control
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Downloading Configuration Files
System Administration Chapter
Managing Configuration Files
Saving Configuration Files
Reboot Server
Downloading Configuration Files to Multiple IOLANs
Uploading Configuration Files
Specifying a Custom Factory Default Configuration
Less than 3 seconds-Reboots the Iolan
Calibrating Voltage
Downloading Iolan Firmware
Calibrating I/O
Calibrating Analog Input
Calibrating RTD
Calibrating Temperature Input
Calibrating Analog Channels
Calibrating Thermocouple
Resetting Calibration Data
Setting the IOLAN’s Date and Time
Rebooting the Iolan
Resetting the Iolan to Factory Defaults
Resetting the SecurID Node Secret
Language Support
Loading a Supplied Language
Translation Guidance
Software Upgrades and Language Files
Creating Terminal Definition Files
Downloading Terminal Definitions
For example
Resetting Configuration Parameters
Lost Admin Password
Applications
Configuring Modbus
Configuring a Master Gateway
Configuring a Slave Gateway
Modbus Gateway Settings
Modbus Master Gateway
Modbus Slave Gateway
Master Gateway Serial EIA-232
Modbus Serial Port Settings
Modbus Master Settings
Modbus Slave UID
Modbus Slave Settings
Modbus Master Slave Gateway
Serial Port EIA-422/485 Modbus Master Modbus Slave UID
172.16.0.0
Configuring PPP Dial On Demand
Remote Printing Using LPD
Setting Up Printers
Remote Printing Using Host-Based Print Handling Software
Remote Printing Using RCP
IOLAN-to-Host/Network
Configuring a Virtual Private Network
Or just
172.16.45.84 192.168.45.87 192.168.45.12
Network-to-Network
172.16.45.99
Host-to-Host
Left External IP Address Right
Gateway Router
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VPN Client Initiate Communication Router Broadband Right
VPN Client-to-Network
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Supported Radius Parameters
Radius and TACACS+ Appendix a
PPP
User level. See Perle Radius Dictionary Example
Accounting Message
Radius Parameter Iolan Parameter
Mapped Radius Parameters to Iolan Parameters
Perle Radius Dictionary Example
Value
TACACS+
Accessing the Iolan Through a Serial Port Users
Name Values Description
Slip
Accessing the Iolan from the Network Users
Accessing the Iolan from the Network User Example Settings
Valid SSL/TLS Ciphers
SSL/TLS Ciphers
DES-CBC-MD5
Virtual Modem Initialization Commands
Commands
AT&Sn
AT&Rn
AT&Cn
Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams
Serial Pinouts
DB25 Male
DB25 Female
RJ45
DB9 Male Serial Only
RJ45 SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C
DB9 Male I/O
Power Over Ethernet Pinouts
DB25 Female
EIA-232 Cabling Diagrams
Terminal DB25 Connector
DB25 Male
RJ45
DB9 Male
10-pin Pin
Iolan RJ45 DCE
Modem DB25 Connector
RxD TxD DTR 20 DTR GND
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Port Iolan DB25 Male/Female
Setting Jumpers
Port Iolan RJ45
Port Iolan RJ45 P Power Over Ethernet
Port Iolan SDS1M Modem
Port Iolan DB9
Port Iolan
Port/Line # Line Termination 5V Output Input Volt Output
Port Desktop Iolan
Digital I/O Module
Analog Input Module
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Digital Input Dry Contact
Wiring I/O Diagrams
Digital I/O
Digital Input Wet Contact
Digital Output Source
Digital Output Sink
Analog Input
Current
Voltage
Thermocouple
Temperature Input
RTD 2-Wire
RTD 3-Wire
Normally Closed Contact
RTD 4-Wire
Relay Output
Normally Open Contact
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TruePort
Utilities
API I/O Access Over TruePort
API Request Format
API Response Format
Decoder
Error Codes
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Installing a Perle PCI Card
Accessories
Installing a Perle PCI Card
Accessories
RJ45F to DB25M DTE Crossover Adapter
Starter Kit Adapters/Cable
RJ45F to DB25M DCE Modem Adapter
RJ45F DB25F
RJ45F to DB25F DTE Crossover Adapter
RJ45F to DB9M DTE Crossover Adapter
RJ45F to DB9F DTE Crossover Adapter
Sun/Cisco RJ45M Connector Cable for Rack Mount Models
SCS48C/SCS32C/SCS16C/SCS8C Starter Kit Adapters/Cable
GND DTR 20 DTR DSR
RJ45F to DB25F DTE Crossover Adapter
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RJ45F
Sun/Cisco Roll-Over Adapter for Rack Mount Models
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Power/Ready LED on a rack mount model flashes red
Troubleshooting
Hardware Troubleshooting
Power/Ready LED stays red after a boot
Communication Issues
DeviceManager Problems
General communication checks and practices are as follows
Radius Authentication Problems
Host Problems
Problems with Terminals
Login Problems
You observe Tftp errors when the Iolan boots, for example
DHCP/BOOTP Problems
Callback Problems
Language Problems
Long Reboot Cycle
Modem Problems
PPP Problems
Printing Problems
An A4R2 model is starting/stopping
Certificate did not match configuration
Models
Could not obtain peers certificate
IPv6 Issues
Making a Technical Support Query
Contacting Technical Support
Feedback on this Manual
Repair Procedure
Glossary
RIP Routing
PAP Password
Authentication Protocol Radius Remote
Authentication Dial Users Services Reverse Connection
API
Index
Ldap
Radius
Index W