overview
Communication is performed using the XML/HTML functions of iLon1000. Since communication is performed directly with the iLon1000, middleware such as "LNS Server" is not required.
Model used
item |
Model etc. |
Connection Unit |
iLon1000 |
Configuration environment
item |
environment |
OS |
WindowsXP Professional 32Bit |
tool |
VT100 |
Configuration details
item |
Setting items |
Configuration Example |
Device settings |
IP address |
192.168.1.2 |
Subnet mask |
255.255.255.0 |
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FTPUsername |
username |
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FTP Password |
pw |
* Most of the settings on the computer will be adjusted to match the settings on the unit.
Device settings
You need to register an IP address and a FTP user on the iLon1000. Insert the cable that came with the iLon1000 into the "Console" port (not the "Serial") on the PC and the iLon1000, and connect using a terminal software with "VT100" emulation such as "HyperTerminal."
Once connected, set the following four items, then enter "reboot" and press Enter.
setting |
Setting contents |
IP address |
192.168.1.2 |
Subnet mask |
255.255.255.0 |
FTPUsername |
username |
FTP Password |
pw |
Setting network variables for iLon1000
The tags you want to communicate with must be configured as network variables within the iLon1000. The configuration method is described below.
“iLon1000 Internet Server User’s Guide” “9.Creating an iLon1000 Web Page”
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After setting the network variables, refer to the manual mentioned above and create HTML to check whether the network variables you have actually defined can be referenced.
example)
<html> <head><title>Display Digital Sensors (inputs)</title></head> <p>nvi1 = <iLonWeb FUNC=ShowValue SYMBOL=NVL_nvi1></iLonWeb></p> <p>nvi2 = <iLonWeb FUNC=ShowValue SYMBOL=NVL_nvi2></iLonWeb></p> <p>nvi3 = <iLonWeb FUNC=ShowValue SYMBOL=NVL_nvi3></iLonWeb></p> <p>nvi4 = <iLonWeb FUNC=ShowValue SYMBOL=NVL_nvi4></iLonWeb></p> <p>nvo1 = <iLonWeb FUNC=ShowValue SYMBOL=NVL_nvo1></iLonWeb></p> <p>nvo2 = <iLonWeb FUNC=ShowValue SYMBOL=NVL_nvo2></iLonWeb></p> <p>nvo3 = <iLonWeb FUNC=ShowValue SYMBOL=NVL_nvo3></iLonWeb></p> <p>nvo4 = <iLonWeb FUNC=ShowValue SYMBOL=NVL_nvo4></iLonWeb></p> </html>
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PC settings
In the communication settings, set the IP address set for the iLon1000, and the FTP user name and password.
1.Right-click on "Application" - "Driver" in the tree and select Add Driver.
2.Select the following units from the displayed driver list and add them:
3.Open the properties of the added unit (U01) and click Communication Settings.
4.iLonSet the value you set to 1000
setting |
Setting contents |
IP address |
192.168.1.2 |
Subnet mask |
255.255.255.0 |
FTPUsername |
username |
FTP Password |
pw |
5.Perform a connection test to check the connection
If a message such as "Connection OK" is displayed, the connection is confirmed to be OK.
6.Add a tag and set the tag name you want to retrieve.
Please specify the value conversion filter (SNVT) according to the situation.
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When connecting to multiple iLon1000s, define the "Communication File Name Header" in the unit properties to a different name for each unit. example)
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