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