I/O Hub Software (1.0)
Introduction
In this section, you can find the basic information about the product and also the formatting conventions used in the topics.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
This product offers the possibility to process personal identifiable information such as system user name, role and IP-address. The purpose of this processing capability could be to enhance quality control through traceability and proper access management.
If you decide to process personal data you need to be aware of and comply with relevant personal data protection rules, including, in the EU the GDPR as well as other applicable laws, directives and regulations. Atlas Copco can in no way be held liable for any use made by you of the product.
Conventions
To enhance user understanding, certain formatting conventions are used throughout this document. The formatting conventions used are listed below.
Element | Notation | Description | Output |
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General emphasis | In the Program workspace. | To make certain text elements stand out, or to highlight. | Text in Bold |
Graphical User Interface (GUI) items | Select the Function button. | Any reference to items found on screen in the GUI (for example, command buttons, icon names and field names). | Text in Bold |
Graphical User Interface (GUI) Path > | Generally, on the top of the GUI. | Navigation aid which keeps track of the location in the GUI. | For example: Controller > Program > Edit |
User input | Enter a Description for the program. | Any text input by the user. | Text in Bold |
File names | Enter a File Name for the export. | Files either exported from, or imported into the system. | Text in Bold Italic |
Variable and parameter names | Enter a Name for the export. | Variable and parameter names (not values). | Text in Italic |
Variable and parameter values | Enter a VALUE for the export. | Variable and parameter values. | Text in BOLD CAPS |
System output | Client.Domain.Models.ExportImportConfiguration | Any text output by the system. | Text in Monospace |
External links | Links to external sites that have information connected to the document or subject content. These could include:
| Selectable text to external sites | |
Internal documentation links |
If available, these links will be presented below the text. | Selectable text to internal content |
Revision History
Date | Software Version | Software | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
November 23 2020 | 3.3.0.0 | I/O Hub Settings | First edition |
1.0.0.0 | I/O Hub device firmware (including Internal Web Pages) | First edition | |
| 1v01 | I/O Hub ARGEE program (including I/O Hub Web Interface) | First edition |
System Overview
The I/O Hub Software consists of three parts:
I/O Hub Settings
I/O Hub Web Interface
Internal Web Pages
I/O Hub Settings
I/O Hub Settings is used to find and configure all I/O Hub devices connected to the network, and to update device firmware and ARGEE program. To access I/O Hub Settings, contact your local Atlas Copco Service Technician or Sales Representative.
The default password for I/O Hub Settings is password.
I/O Hub Web Interface
I/O Hub Web Interface is used to configure settings for communication between controller and I/O Hub device. I/O Hub Web Interface is accessed through I/O Hub Settings by selecting the device IP address in the IP address column, or by searching for the IP address of the I/O Hub device in a web browser (I/O Hub IP address/hmi.html Ex: http://169.254.1.254/hmi.html).
Internal Web Pages
The Internal Web Pages are accessed through I/O Hub Web Interface. It is recommended to contact your local Atlas Copco Service Technician or Sales Representative if any changes are wanted there. Note that changing these setting may permanently affect the functionality of the I/O Hub 8-PS. You are solely responsible for any settings changes implemented without the authorized support from Atlas Copco.
The User Interface - I/O Hub Settings
A | Home menu items | B | Device number column |
C | MAC address column | D | Station name column |
E | IP address column | F | Netmask column |
G | Gateway column | H | Mode column |
I | Device type column | J | Firmware version column |
K | Adapter column | L | ARGEE column |
M | Protocol column |
Home Menu - I/O Hub Settings
The home menu contains the following items:
Icon | Description |
|---|---|
| Search The search presents a list of devices found in the network. A device can be selected from the list and actions such as wink, restart, and software updates can then be performed. |
| Change This menu is used to change settings such as:
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| Wink This action helps to physically identify a device. The BUS LED is flashing red and an LED on the device is flashing white. |
| Actions This menu is used to perform actions such as:
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| Clipboard This menu is used to copy things such as:
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| Language This menu is used to change the language of the web interface. |
| Firmware This menu is used to update the firmware. |
| ARGEE This menu is used to update the ARGEE program. |
| Close This action closes I/O Hub Settings. |
Home Menu - I/O Hub Web Interface
The I/O Hub Web Interface consists of 3 parts.
Controller
This section is used to set the IP address for the controller.
Device
This section is used to set the device ID and serial number for the I/O Hub device. This helps to keep track of the devices, if multiple ones are connected to the same controller. When connected to Power Focus 6000, the I/O Hub device ID and serial number is displayed on the virtual station page in the Power Focus 6000.
Links
This section provides a link to the Internal Web Pages. The Internal Web Pages are accessed through the I/O Hub Web Interface. It is recommended to contact your local Atlas Copco Service Technician or Sales Representative if any changes are wanted there. Note that changing these setting may permanently affect the functionality of the I/O Hub 8-PS. You are solely responsible for any settings changes implemented without the authorized support from Atlas Copco.
Installation and Upgrade
In this section, you can find information to help with the initial installation of the product, or upgrading from one version to another.
Installation Restrictions
Web Browser Requirements
The following web browsers are recommended for the I/O Hub Web Interface:
Firefox
Google Chrome
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Downloading and Upgrading
Downloading and Updating I/O Hub Settings
To download or update I/O Hub Settings, contact your local Atlas Copco Service Technician or Sales Representative.
Updating the ARGEE Program
When ARGEE program is updated, I/O Hub Web Interface will also be updated.
Make sure that the ARGEE program is not locked.
Make sure that the IP address of the I/O Hub 8-PS and the IP address of the computer network adapter are in the same IP range.
In the I/O Hub Settings home menu, select the required device or devices.
Select ARGEE > Load program.
Select the Override existing programs checkbox.
Select Open and find the location where the ARGEE programs are stored on your computer. Select the program.
Select Start. When download is completed, the message Program download successfully completed appears in the Status message column.
Select Close.
Wait 5 seconds before selecting Search in the I/O Hub Settings home menu. The new ARGEE program is now displayed in the ARGEE column.
Updating the Device Firmware
When device firmware is updated, Internal Web Pages will also be updated.
The ARGEE program needs to be deleted to allow device firmware update. Make sure that the ARGEE program is not locked.
Make sure that the IP address of the I/O Hub 8-PS and the IP address of the computer network adapter are in the same IP range.
In the I/O Hub Settings home menu, select the required device or devices.
To delete the ARGEE program, select ARGEE > Delete Program > Delete.
When a green check mark is displayed in the Device status column, select Close.
Select Search and select the required device or devices.
Select Firmware > Open and find the location where the firmware files are stored on your computer. Select the firmware file.
Select Start. When download is completed, a green check mark is displayed in front of the IP address column.
Select Close.
Wait 5 seconds before selecting Search in the I/O Hub Settings home menu. The new firmware version is now displayed in the Firmware version column.
Configuration
In this section, you can find detailed information about how to create, modify, and verify product settings.
Getting Started
To access I/O Hub Settings, contact your local Atlas Copco Service Technician or Sales Representative.
The default password for I/O Hub Settings is password.
Open I/O Hub Settings on the computer connected to the I/O Hub 8-PS. Connection between I/O Hub 8-PS and computer can be either direct or via a controller.
In the I/O Hub Settings home menu, select Search.
Make sure that the IP address of the I/O Hub 8-PS and the IP address of the computer network adapter are in the same IP range.
Set the IP address for the I/O Hub 8-PS either manually or via DHCP server.
Open the I/O Hub Web Interface and set the IP address for the controller.
It is also possible to access the I/O Hub Web Interface by searching for the device IP address in a web browser (I/O Hub IP address/hmi.html Ex: http://169.254.1.254/hmi.html).
Connecting to a Virtual Station
For information about how to add I/O Hub 8-PS as an accessory to a virtual station, see IxB Software User Guide and Power Focus 6000 Configuration Guide.
To see if the connection has been correctly established, see diagnostics for the I/O Hub 8-PS.
Setting the I/O Hub IP Address
The factory set IP address is 169.251.1.1.
In the I/O Hub Settings home menu, select Search.
Select the required device.
Select Change and change the IP address and, if required, the network mask and gateway.
Select Set in device to save. The new IP address is now displayed in the IP address column.
Make sure that IP address of the I/O Hub 8-PS and the IP address of the computer network adapter are in the same IP range.
Finding the I/O Hub IP Address
To find the I/O Hub IP address, a computer with the network packet analyzer Wireshark installed is needed. Wireshark can be downloaded from wireshark.org.
Turn on the I/O Hub.
Connect the I/O Hub to the computer. Refer to the I/O Hub Product Instruction for instructions.
Open the Wireshark application.
In Wireshark, start the capturing process.
Refer to the Wireshark User's Guide for instructions on how to use the capturing process.Finish the capturing process. In the result view of Wireshark, the recurring ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) request is the IP address of the I/O Hub.
Set the IP address of the computer to the same range as the IP address of the I/O Hub. It is now possible to connect to and configure the I/O Hub.
Setting the Controller IP Address
In the I/O Hub Settings home menu, select the IP address of the required device in the IP address column. The I/O Hub Web Interface opens.
In the Controller section, enter the IP address in the Controller IP field.
Select Apply to save settings.
When Apply has been selected, Power Focus 6000 will indicate that the I/O Hub has been disconnected from the controller. The connection will be reestablished automatically.
Setting the Device ID and Serial Number
The device ID helps to keep track of a device, if multiple ones are connected to the same controller.
In the I/O Hub Settings home menu, select the IP address of the required device in the IP address column. The I/O Hub Web Interface opens.
In the Device section, enter a number between 101- 99999 in the Device ID field.
In the Device section, enter the serial number of the device in the Serial No. field.
Select Apply to save settings.
Searching for a Device
A search will present a list of devices found in the network. A search will find devices in the same subnet and in different subnets connected via switches.
In the I/O Hub Settings home menu, select Search.
A list of devices that were found is displayed.
Restarting the Device
In the I/O Hub Settings home menu, select Search.
Select the required device or devices.
Select Actions > Restart. The device will restart.
Wait 5 seconds before selecting Search in the I/O Hub Settings home menu.
Using the Wink Command
The wink command helps to physically identify a device.
In the I/O Hub Settings home menu, select Search.
Select the required device.
Select Wink. The BUS LED and channel LED 8 are flashing.
Working with ARGEE Programs
ARGEE programs handle the communication between the controller and I/O Hub device. ARGEE programs are handled in I/O Hub Settings.
Locking and Unlocking the ARGEE Program
Locking an ARGEE Program
Locking an ARGEE program prevents it from being deleted if a factory reset is performed.
In the I/O Hub Settings home menu, select the required device or devices.
Select ARGEE > Enable write protection.
Unlocking an ARGEE Program
In the I/O Hub Settings home menu, select the device or devices required.
Select ARGEE > Disable write protection.
Performing Network Reset
The I/O Hub 8-PS can be reverted back to its network related original default settings.
To prevent the ARGEE program from being deleted when the device is reset, make sure that the program is locked.
In the I/O Hub Settings home menu, select Search.
Select the required device or devices.
Select Actions > Network reset.
A dialog box will appear. Confirm the reset by selecting Yes.
Wait 5 seconds before selecting Search in the I/O Hub Settings home menu.
Performing Factory Reset
The I/O Hub 8-PS can be reverted back to its original factory settings.
All settings, configurations and historical data will be deleted when the device is reset. Only perform a factory reset when you are completely sure that this course of action is required.
To prevent the ARGEE program from being deleted when the device is reset, make sure that the program is locked.
In the I/O Hub Settings home menu, select the required device.
Select Actions > Factory reset.
A dialog box will appear. Confirm the reset by selecting Yes.
Wait 5 seconds before selecting Search in the I/O Hub Settings home menu.
Configuring I/O Signals
For information about configuring I/O signals in IxB, see IxB Software User Guide.
For information about configuring I/O signals in Power Focus 6000, see procedures below.
Setting a Channel to an Input
In the configurations menu in Power Focus 6000, select I/O Expander > Edit. Two lists are displayed, one for Inputs and one for Outputs.
To set a channel to an input, select the required channel in the Inputs list. Choose signal typ in the appearing list.
Select the same channel in the Outputs list. Select None in the appearing dialog box. Close the appearing list of items without selecting anything.
Setting a Channel to an Output
In the configurations menu in Power Focus 6000, select I/O Expander > Edit. Two lists are displayed, one for Inputs and one for Outputs.
To set a channel to an output, select the required channel in the Outputs list. Select None in the appearing dialog box. Select item typ in the appearing list.
Select the same channel in the Inputs list. Select None in the appearing list.
After setting the channels, always check that no channel is set to both an input and an output signal at the same time.
Troubleshooting and Service
This section provides assistance in troubleshooting problems, should they arise, and contains information to help you maintain and service the product.
Diagnostics
For information about how to perform diagnostics, see Power Focus 6000 Configuration Guide.
I/O Hub Web Interface
If I/O Hub Web Interface freezes so that it is not possible to access the Internal Web Pages, follow these steps:
Lock the ARGEE program.
Perform a network reset or restart the device.
Wait 5 seconds before selecting Search in the I/O Hub Settings home menu.
Update the web browser.
Reference
In this section, you can find miscellaneous useful information.
List of Third-Party Licenses
I/O Hub 8-PS incorporates third party components whose licenses require us to publish copies of the licensing language and/or copyright notices. In compliance with those requirements, here are copies of the licenses. Please, click on any of the licenses below to show a copy of the license text.
Software | Licenses |
|---|---|
Log4Net | |
Newtonsoft.Json | |
MVVM Light Toolkit | |
CommonServiceLocator | |
SharpPcap | |
System.IO.Ports |