eWON Installation Guide

IG 014 / Rev 1.2

eWON Flexy - Base Units

Flexy 101-201, 102-202
& 103-203
Installation Guide

This installation guide describes the hardware of the eWON Flexy

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 Table of Contents

1. Product Summary............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Modular Concept of the eWON Flexy Family..............................................................................5
1.3 Functions of the eWON Flexy.....................................................................................................6
1.4 General specification of the hardware platform...........................................................................6
1.5 Typical applications..................................................................................................................... 7
1.6 Types and Part Numbers............................................................................................................ 7
2. Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information...........................................................................8
2.1 Scope.......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 ESD Damage Prevention............................................................................................................ 8
2.3 Applicable Directives, Standards and Compliance......................................................................8
2.3.1 Conformity to European Directives...................................................................................8
2.3.2 Applicable Safety Standards............................................................................................8
2.3.3 FCC Compliance.............................................................................................................. 9
2.3.4 Certifications.................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 Reference Standards for Type Tests...........................................................................................9
2.4.1 Operating & Storage Temperature...................................................................................9
2.4.2 Vibration & Shocks Tests.................................................................................................9
2.5 Internal Battery.......................................................................................................................... 10
2.5.1 Purpose and Reference.................................................................................................10
2.5.2 Battery Replacement Procedure ...................................................................................10
2.6 Field Implementation & Environmental Conditions....................................................................11
2.6.1 Ingress Protection..........................................................................................................11
2.6.2 Mounting Recommendations..........................................................................................11
2.6.3 Earthing.......................................................................................................................... 12
2.6.4 Environmental Limits......................................................................................................12
3. Base Unit Hardware Description...................................................................................................13
3.1 Base Unit Label......................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Mechanical Dimensions............................................................................................................14
3.3 Base Unit Interfaces..................................................................................................................15
3.3.1 LED Panel...................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.2 Reset Button.................................................................................................................. 16
3.3.3 SD-Card......................................................................................................................... 16
3.3.4 Main Connector ............................................................................................................. 16
3.3.5 Four Slots for Extensions...............................................................................................16
3.3.6 Model Specific Interfaces...............................................................................................16
3.4 Interfaces Specific to 4-Ports Switch Models (eWON Flexy 101 & 201)....................................17
3.4.1 4-Ports Switch................................................................................................................ 17
3.4.2 Specific LEDs ................................................................................................................ 17
3.5 Interfaces Specific to Serial-Port Models (eWON Flexy 102 & 202)..........................................18
3.5.1 LAN Port........................................................................................................................ 18
3.5.2 Serial Port...................................................................................................................... 18
3.5.3 Specific LEDs.................................................................................................................18
3.6 Specific to MPI-Port models (eWON Flexy 103 & 203...............................................................19
3.6.1 LAN Port........................................................................................................................ 19
3.6.2 MPI Port......................................................................................................................... 19
3.6.3 Specific LEDs.................................................................................................................19
4. Extension Cards............................................................................................................................. 20

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4.1 Base Unit Slot Compatibility......................................................................................................20

4.2 Extension Card Insertion...........................................................................................................22
4.3 Powering On the Base Unit with its Extension Cards................................................................23
4.4 Multiple Extension Cards........................................................................................................... 23
4.4.1 Detection Order..............................................................................................................23
4.4.2 Software Compatibility of Multiple Card Combinations...................................................23
4.5 Extension Card Power Requirements.......................................................................................24
4.5.1 Available Energy Points (Base Units).............................................................................24
4.5.2 Energy Demand Points (Extension Cards).....................................................................24
4.5.3 Power Balance Check Example.....................................................................................24
5. eWON Flexy IP Address and Access to the Web Configuration ................................................25
5.1 Factory Default IP settings........................................................................................................ 25
5.2 Powering ON............................................................................................................................. 25
5.3 Setting the eWON Flexy LAN IP Address..................................................................................25
5.4 eWON Flexy's Web Interface ...................................................................................................27
5.5 Detected Cards Displayed in the System Page.........................................................................29
6. Resetting the eWON Flexy............................................................................................................. 30
6.1 Normal Boot Process................................................................................................................30
6.2 First Level Reset (user reset)....................................................................................................30
6.3 Second Level Reset (factory reset)...........................................................................................30
6.4 Reset Impact Matrix..................................................................................................................31
Appendix 1 - Connector Pinout & Related Specifications..............................................................32
Main Connector................................................................................................................................ 32
Specification of the External Power Supply......................................................................................33
Digital Output & Digital Inputs.......................................................................................................... 33
Serial Interface (eWON Flexy 102 & 202)........................................................................................34
MPI Interface (eWON Flexy 103 & 203)..........................................................................................35
Appendix 2 - Flexy Products Overview............................................................................................36
Base Units ....................................................................................................................................... 36
Extension Cards .............................................................................................................................. 36
Revision history..................................................................................................................................... 37
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Product Summary Chapter 1.

1. Product Summary
The present Installation Guide describes the hardware of the Base Units of the eWON Flexy
family as well as the basic software features needed to install the equipment.
1.1 Introduction
The eWON Flexy is the first modular industrial M2M router available on the market.
It has been designed to fulfill the following key requirements:

● Flexible WAN, allowing within the same product to address different Internet connectivity
technologies (Ethernet, Wifi, 3G, LTE,…) and securing the investment in case of technology
upgrade (eg. 2G->3G)
● Flexible Field, providing easy connection to a wide range of external devices, including
various field protocols
● Flexible Apps, embedding alarms, data logging, remote access, routing and web HMI
applications with mouse click based configuration, and customization offering all openness
and programming tools

The eWON Flexy is fully compatible with the Talk2M cloud connectivity services
(www.talk2M.com) and with the eFIVE (VPN server appliance) for real-time control application.

Housing of the Base Unit Flexy 201 with its original 4 slot fillers.

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1.2 Modular Concept of the eWON Flexy Family

The eWON Flexy family is a range of modular industrial gateway/router. As the name eWON
Flexy suggests, it has been designed to enable numerous different combinations by addition of
Extension Cards.

Base Unit
Base Unit communication interface
Base Unit main connector including power input terminals, 1 DO and 2 DIs
Extension cards

The Base Units (1) are available in 3 different versions (mother boards) depending on their
communication interface (2):
● Ethernet Switch Flexy 101 & 201
● Serial & Ethernet Flexy 102 & 202
● MPI & Ethernet Flexy 103 & 203

Each Base Unit features

● two DI and one DO (3).
● four free slots allowing to add Extension Cards (4)

Each Base Unit version is available as:

● M2M Data Gateway Flexy 10X (without WA/LAN/Serial routing)
● M2M Router Flexy 20X (full version)
See feature matrix in § 1.3 Functions of the eWON Flexy.

Extension Cards (4) fitting all Base Units allow to add either:
● WAN communication interfaces (Ethernet WAN, wireless modem, ...)
● Field communication interfaces (serial, IO card, ...)
How Extension Cards integrate Base Units is explained in § 4 Extension Cards.

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1.3 Functions of the eWON Flexy

The following section lists the different main features supported by the eWON Flexy devices.
It also indicates which are the features supported respectively by the M2M Data Gateway (Flexy
10X) and the M2M Router (Flexy 20X)

M2M Data Gateway M2M Router

(Flexy 10X) (Flexy 20X)
• Open VPN ● ●
• Talk2M connections ● ●
• Data Acquisition protocols (IOServers) ● ●
• Alarm Management and Notification ● ●
• Data Logging ● ●
• BASIC scripting ● ●
• JAVA ETK ● ●
• Web server ● ●
• ViewON 2 Web HMI ● ●
• FTP client and server ● ●
• HTTP client (HTML Get & Put requests) ● ●
• Ethernet to Serial gateway ●
• Routing between Ethernet interfaces (WAN to LAN) ●
• Routing features: IP forwarding, NAT, Port forwarding ●

1.4 General specification of the hardware platform

Characteristic Value
Industrial design (24 VDC power supply, DIN Rail mounting,
Design
extended temperature)
Processor ARM9
Backed up real time clock (RTC)
Clock
Backup battery has 10 years life expectancy
Ethernet Interface LAN Ethernet port 10/100 Mbps
Digital Input 2
Digital Output 1
Mounting Latch for DIN rail EN50022-compliant

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1.5 Typical applications

● Remote access of serial and Ethernet devices (Flexy 20x - M2M Router)
● Industrial VPN router (Flexy 20x - M2M Router)
● Remote metering and monitoring (Flexy 10x - M2M Data Gateway or Flexy 20x - M2M
Router)

1.6 Types and Part Numbers

The available types are:

Communication interface
Routability Ethernet Only Ethernet Ethernet
Switch 4-Ports + Serial + MPI
M2M Data Gateway Flexy 101 Flexy 102 Flexy 103
M2M Router Flexy 201 Flexy 202 Flexy 203
Table: List of the available types

The available part numbers are:

Part Number Type Description

FLEXY10100_00MA Flexy 101 M2M Data Gateway - Ethernet Only Switch 4-Ports
FLEXY10200_00MA Flexy 102 M2M Data Gateway - Ethernet + Serial
FLEXY10300_00MA Flexy 103 M2M Data Gateway - Ethernet + MPI
FLEXY20100_00MA Flexy 201 M2M Router - Ethernet Only Switch 4-Ports
FLEXY20200_00MA Flexy 202 M2M Router - Ethernet + Serial
FLEXY20300_00MA Flexy 203 M2M Router - Ethernet + MPI
Table: List of the available part numbers

Note: The MA extension means Multiple language A (ENG, FR, DE)

The part number syntax is explained in § 3.1 Base Unit Label.

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Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information Chapter 2.

2. Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information

2.1 Scope
The present section addresses safety, environmental & regulatory Information for the eWON
Flexy Base Units only. The Extension Cards are addressed in separate installation guides. They
generally have a similar compliance frame but some aspects differ. For example, in the case of
telecommunication Extension Cards, additional directives, standards and instructions apply.

2.2 ESD Damage Prevention

To avoid possible damage to the Base Unit and Extension Card, please wait 30 seconds after
powering off the equipment before inserting (or removing) an extension card.

Caution!
Contains parts and assemblies susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Always
use ESD precautions when handling an opened Base Unit or Extension Cards.

The printed circuit boards (PCBs) of the Base Units described in the present Installation Guide
are partially exposed when slot fillers are removed to place Extension Cards. In order to avoid
ESD damage, the product, when it is opened, must be handled with the necessary precaution
including:

● Grounded ESD functional work surface

● Personnel grounding
2.3 Applicable Directives, Standards and Compliance
The Base Units described in the present Installation Guide belong to class A Information
Technology Equipment (ITE). In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may have to take appropriate measures.
2.3.1 Conformity to European Directives
The Base Units described in the present Installation Guide are in conformity with the following EC
directives:

● RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

● EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
● R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC(*)
(*) When applicable, the product conforms to the corresponding R&TTE articles:
RF spectrum efficiency (Art 3.2); EMC (Art. 3.1b); Safety (Art. 3.11)
2.3.2 Applicable Safety Standards
The Base Units described in the present Installation Guide are in conformity with the following
safety standards:

● IEC/EN 60950-1
● UL 60950-1
● CSA-C22.2 No 60950-1-07

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2.3.3 FCC Compliance

The Base Units described in the present Installation Guide comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operating is subject to the following two conditions:

● This device may not cause harmful interference

● This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
2.3.4 Certifications
The Base Units described in the present Installation Guide have been duly certified by authorized
bodies:

● UL Certificate Of Compliance (COC) # E350576

● CB certificate # DK-29479-M1-UL

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2.4 Reference Standards for Type Tests

The eWON Flexy family has been fully validated on temperature, vibration and shock against the
requirements of the following standards:
2.4.1 Operating & Storage Temperature
Test nature Reference Standard
Cold test IEC 60068-2-1
Dry heat test IEC 60068-2-2
Temperature change test IEC 60068-2-14
Cyclic damp heat test IEC 60068-2-30

2.4.2 Vibration & Shocks Tests

Test nature Reference Standard
Programmable controllers test IEC 61131-2
Vibration test (sinusoidal) IEC 60068-2-6
Vibration test (broad-band random) IEC 60068-2-64
Shock test IEC60068-2-27

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Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information Chapter 2.

2.5 Internal Battery

2.5.1 Purpose and Reference
All eWON Flexy Base Unit models feature a small battery for RTC-backup in case of power
failure. The life expectancy of the battery is greater than 10 years from product manufacturing
date.

The battery is of the type CR2032. Only the CR2032 type of battery delivered by eWON may be
used to comply with the UL and safety standards. Please do not use any other battery than the
one referenced below:

Replacement CR2032 Battery, eWON part number: FAC90101_0000.

2.5.2 Battery Replacement Procedure

Caution: Explosion risk if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Before starting, you should make sure you have taken the necessary precautions to avoid ESD
damage (see § 2.2 ESD Damage Prevention). You should also be aware that you will need
insulated tweezers (see below) to be able to handle the battery without short-circuiting it.

The RTC battery is located on the mother board in the alignment of slot 3 starting from the left.

1. Power the unit off and wait 30 seconds before working on it.
2. To have a practical access, it is recommended to remove all slot fillers and/or extension cards.
It is feasible but less comfortable to remove only the slot filler or extension card of slot 3.
3. Carefully remove the battery from its holder and put the new one in place.
4. Check that the locking tab is well clicked on top of the battery.

All slots have been cleared from their slot

fillers or extension cards.

Carefully remove battery with insulated

tweezers (for example from manufacturer
EREM model 249 SA).

Caution: Do not disassemble, crush or

puncture battery. Do not attempt to open
or service battery.

Do not dispose of batteries in a fire or

with household waste. Consider the
environment, check the battery recycling
services available in your region.

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2.6 Field Implementation & Environmental Conditions

2.6.1 Ingress Protection

The eWON Flexy Base Units have an IP20 protection grade. Therefore, the eWON Flexy Base
Units are NOT suited for outdoor mounting. They have to be integrated in an electrical cabinet,
protected from excessive heat, humidity and dust. Do not push any sharp object into the air vents
or openings of the equipment.
2.6.2 Mounting Recommendations
The normal mounting position of the eWON Flexy is wall mounted on a horizontal Omega type
DIN-rail (EN 50022).

Mounting the unit on DIN-rail: Present the unit in front of the DIN rail and tilt it upwards in order
hang it on the upper edge of the DIN rail by the hooks at the rear. Gently tilt the unit downwards
until the slide lock snaps. The slide lock is located in the middle at bottom of the unit (see § 3.2
Mechanical Dimensions).

Removing the unit from DIN-rail: Insert a medium size screwdriver in the small slot of the slide
lock located in the middle at bottom of the unit. Release the unit by pulling the slide lock
downwards while gently tilting the unit upwards. Free the unit by unhooking it from the upper rail
edge (see § 3.2 Mechanical Dimensions).

To ensure a proper ventilation of the equipment, a free gap of at least 2 cm must be respected in
front of all ventilation openings of the unit:

Caution: In any other mounting position than the one explained here above, the specified
temperature has to be derated to -25°C to +40°C.
2.6.3 Earthing
Earthing the eWON is necessary to eliminate unwanted transients (lightning protection) and to
conform to the EMC requirements. Therefore, a functional earth (FE) terminal is available on the
main connector as shown in § Appendix 1 - Connector Pinout & Related Specifications. Connect
this terminal directly to a low impedance ground. Shielded cables have to be used for Ethernet
and serial connectivity to comply with the EMC requirements.

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2.6.4 Environmental Limits

The equipment will operate properly within following environmental limits provided it is mounted
according the above mentioned recommendations:

Characteristic Value
Operating temperature -25° to +70 °C
Storage temperature -40° to +70 °C
Relative humidity 10 to 95% non-condensing
Operating altitude Up to maximum 2000m
Storage altitude Up to maximum 3000m
Mounting Latch for DIN rail EN50022-compliant

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Base Unit Hardware Description Chapter 3.

3. Base Unit Hardware Description

3.1 Base Unit Label
The identification label of the eWON Flexy base unit is placed on the right hand side of the
housing. The different parts of the label are described below:

Part Number
PN
(see syntax in table below)
Serial Number YYWW-SSSS-PP
YY = 2 last digits of production year
WW = production week number
SN
SSSS = Sequential production
number
PP = Product Code
MAC MAC address of the Ethernet adapter
Rating Power supply requirements

Marks CE, UL,... logos if applicable

Syntax of the Part Number (PN)

FLEXY12233_44AA

Position(s) Description Acceptable values

FLEXY Name of the family Only FLEXY (constant)
1 numeric sign 1 M2M Data Gateway
1
Defines routability 2 M2M Router
'01 MB with 4 Ethernet ports
2 numeric signs
22 '02 MB w/1 ETH & 1 Serial port
Define the type of motherboard
'03 MB w/1 ETH & 1 MPI port
2 numeric signs '00 No primary software option
33
Define primary software option '01
2 numeric signs '00 No secondary software option
44
Define secondary software option '01
UK English

2 alphabetic signs (CAPS) FR French

AA
Define the firmware language DE German
MA UK + FR + DE

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3.2 Mechanical Dimensions

Unit: Dimensions are in millimeters (mm).

Accuracy: Suited only for implementation drawings (rounded @ full mm).

Shaded areas show provisions of space that should be considered in the implementation
arrangement. The provision of space in front of the slot fillers is for the connectors of Extension
Cards. Even if the application requires no Extension Card(s) you might plan the free space
anyhow, would you need to add one or more later on.

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3.3 Base Unit Interfaces

In this chapter we address the interfaces that are common to all Base Units. The items numbered
in the image below are explained subsequently in separate paragraphs.

LED panel (some LED's are depending on the Base Unit type)
RESET button (BI1)
SDcard slot
Main connector (used to connect the power supply and the digital inputs and outputs)
4 slots fillers (that can be removed and replaced by Extension Cards)
Main board communication interfaces (depending on the Base Unit type)

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3.3.1 LED Panel

Power
PWR
Green ON = power is present
User
USR Green ON + OFF, slowly = Unit is OK
RED pattern = special attention required
Digital input 1
DI1
Green ON = Signal on input 1 detected
Digital input 2
DI2
Green ON = Signal on input 2 detected
Digital output
DO
Green ON = Output is in ON state (energized)
Button BI1 input
BI1
Green ON = Reset button is being pressed

Note: the Base Unit model specific LEDs are addressed in the specific interfaces of each model.
3.3.2 Reset Button
The reset button allows to reset the Base Unit partially or completely. For the reset procedures
check § 6 Resetting the eWON Flexy.
3.3.3 SD-Card
Currently not supported, the Base Units operate normally without SD-Card inserted.
3.3.4 Main Connector
The eWON Flexy is powered via its main connector using a male connector (a mating female
connector with screw terminals is delivered with the eWON Flexy Base Unit).

For details see § Appendix 1 - Connector Pinout & Related Specifications

3.3.5 Four Slots for Extensions
The slot fillers can be removed to add Extension Cards. Extension Cards are covered by separate
installation guides. A general overview of the available Extension Cards is available in Appendix
2 - Flexy Products Overview

For details on Extension Card insertion see § 4 Extension Cards

3.3.6 Model Specific Interfaces
The layout of this zone differs from model to model.
The next chapters cover each specific model.

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3.4 Interfaces Specific to 4-Ports Switch Models (eWON Flexy 101 & 201)

4 x RJ45 ports switch LAN Ethernet 10/100.

3.4.1 4-Ports Switch
The Machine LAN interface consists of a four port auto-sense Ethernet switch (10/100 Mbps).
Auto-sense meaning that you can use both UTP Class 5 direct and crossed cables with RJ45
terminations at both ends. Default parameters see § 5.1 Factory Default IP settings.
3.4.2 Specific LEDs
Ethernet activity on port 1
LAN1 Green steady = Ethernet link OK
Green flashing = Ethernet traffic (Rx and Tx)

Ethernet activity on port 2

LAN2
(same as above)

Ethernet activity on port 3

LAN3
(same as above)

Ethernet activity on port 4

LAN4
(same as above)

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3.5 Interfaces Specific to Serial-Port Models (eWON Flexy 102 & 202)

1 x RJ45 port LAN Ethernet 10/100 Mbps.

SubD 9 male RS232/422/485 port.
1500V functional galvanic isolation through the power supply isolation from ground.
3.5.1 LAN Port
The LAN interface consists of one auto-sense Ethernet port (10/100 Mbps). Auto-sense meaning
that you can use both UTP Class 5 direct and crossed cables with RJ45 terminations at both
ends. Default parameters see § 5.1 Factory Default IP settings.
3.5.2 Serial Port
The configuration of the physical serial mode is done via the eWON software configuration.
Possible configurations are RS232, RS422 and RS485. No dip switch settings required. Port
specifications, see Appendix 1 - Connector Pinout & Related Specifications.
3.5.3 Specific LEDs
Ethernet Link
LNK
Green steady = Ethernet link OK
Ethernet activity
ACT
Green flashing = Ethernet traffic (Rx and Tx)
RS232 mode
232
Green steady = port configured in RS232 mode

SER Green flashing = RX/TX traffic on serial port

Half duplex
HD
Green steady = configured in RS485 mode
Polarization resistors
POL
Green steady = Polarization and termination ON

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3.6 Specific to MPI-Port models (eWON Flexy 103 & 203

1 x RJ45 port LAN Ethernet 10/100 Mbps.

SubD 9 female MPI-port.
1500V functional galvanic isolation through the power supply isolation from ground.
3.6.1 LAN Port
The LAN interface consists of one auto-sense Ethernet port (10/100 Mbps). Auto-sense meaning
that you can use both UTP Class 5 direct and crossed cables with RJ45 terminations at both
ends. Default parameters see § 5.1 Factory Default IP settings.
3.6.2 MPI Port
The MPI - Profibus port allows to connect to an MPI or Profibus network. No further hardware
configuration required. Port specifications, see Appendix 1 - Connector Pinout & Related
Specifications.
3.6.3 Specific LEDs

Ethernet Link
LNK
Green steady = Ethernet link OK

Ethernet activity
ACT
Green flashing = Ethernet traffic (Rx and Tx)

MPI status
MPI
Green flashing = TX activity on the MPI port

MPI token
MTK Green steady = Hold Token in MPI operation
mode

4. Extension Cards
Each Extension Card is covered by a separate Installation Guide.

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4.1 Base Unit Slot Compatibility

The Base Units feature two type of slots. The A slots are the two first slots starting from the left.
The B slots are the two last slots. Some cards fit in A and B slots. Some not. Cards that fit only
one type of slot have a mechanical mistake-proof security.

The reference code of the Extension Cards includes a letter that defines their compatibility either
with “A” slots, “B” slots or both.

FLA xxxx - designates cards that fit into “A” slots

FLB xxxx - designates cards that fit into “B” slots
FLX xxxx - designates cards that fit into both “A” and “B” slots

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In addition to the card reference, each type of extension card bears a visual compatibility symbol
on its front panel. The visual symbols are shown in the table below:

●●○○ 2 first slots only (A)

●●●● In any slot (X)

○○●● 2 last slots only (B)

An example of hardware configuration is shown in the picture below:

Base Unit Flexy 103 unit featuring 3 different Extension Cards.

Slot compatibility markings.

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4.2 Extension Card Insertion

Please wait 30 seconds after powering off the equipment before inserting (or removing) an
extension card. This is to avoid possible damage to the Base Unit and Extension Card.

Remove the slot filler of the location where you want to insert the new card. To do this, press on
both ends of the cover, note that the hooks (1) are out-centered like shown on the pictures.

Hooks to be pressed are off-centered – press while pulling upwards

This metal tag soldered on the PCB acts as mistake-proof security (mating stop in housing)

Insert the Extension Card carefully and slide it down until the hooks are clicking. Make sure the
card is completely inserted. DO NOT insist if you feel some resistance when trying to insert the
card. It probably means you are trying to insert a card in a wrong slot. In such case, check slot
compatibility of the relevant Extension Card. Refer to § 4.1 Base Unit Slot Compatibility.

Note: Would an extension card be inadvertently forced in a wrong slot, the Base Unit will detect it
and will NOT complete its BOOT process. Therefore, the unit will not be accessible through its
LAN interface. The slot error is returned by the USR LED. (red ON 1sec, OFF 0.5 sec).

Boot the unit to have it detecting the inserted Extension Cards. As explained in § 5.5 Detected
Cards Displayed in the System Page the web interface of the eWON Flexy has a diagnostic page
showing the Extension Cards in their order of detection (from left to right).

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4.3 Powering On the Base Unit with its Extension Cards

The normal boot process of the eWON Flexy takes approximately 25 seconds to complete.
During this process, all LEDs of the left row go ON for a while, except BI1 as long as the RESET
button is not pressed. During this sequence, the USR LED is going ON orange for some time. As
soon as the boot process is finished, the USR LED is slowly flashing green ON and OFF.

The extension card types are detected slot per slot during the boot process and are automatically
installed from a system standpoint. If an Extension Card was inserted in a wrong slot, the boot
process is interrupted and the USR LED is flashing RED 1x short 3x long and communication
through the Ethernet port is no longer possible.

4.4 Multiple Extension Cards

4.4.1 Detection Order
The boot process of the Base Unit includes an automated detection of the inserted Extension
Cards. This detection is done sequentially, slot per slot starting from the left to right (from 1 to 4 in
the example shown in the next §).
4.4.2 Software Compatibility of Multiple Card Combinations
The Flexy Base Units allow to insert multiple Extension Cards of the same type. Some
configurations including multiple Extension Cards, even if mechanically acceptable, are not
supported by the firmware. Cards in excess are ignored during the automated detection process
so that the Base Unit and its acceptable Extension Cards will operate normally. The card(s)
ignored will appear in the Diagnostic > Status > Info > System but they will NOT operate.

See multiple cards compatibility in the table of Appendix 2 - Flexy Products Overview.

Example of configuration that would be OK

mechanically and power wise, but that is not
supported by the firmware.

During the boot process, the first 2 Serial Port

extension cards (1 & 2) are detected and can
be used, then the 2 Single Ethernet Extension
(3 & 4) are also detected. The second Single
Ethernet Card (4) is not supported by the
firmware so that it CANNOT be used. The
presence of this “ignored” card in the Base Unit
does not alter the operation of the Base Unit
itself and its “accepted” Extension Cards.

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4.5 Extension Card Power Requirements

The internal power converter of the eWON Flexy Base units has been dimensioned to cover a
broad range of different combinations of Extension Cards. Users should make sure the total
power demand of the Extension Cards does not exceed the capabilities of the Base Unit. That is
why the notion of “Energy Points” has been introduced.
4.5.1 Available Energy Points (Base Units)
Each Base Unit type has a certain amount of Available Energy Points. The available energy
points depend on the temperature range in which the equipment will actually be used.
Considering the fact very few applications require the equipment to actually work between 50°
and 70°C, the available energy points per Base Unit type are specified for both up to 50°C max.
and up to 70°C max. :
Ethernet Serial MPI
Flexy 201 Flexy 202 Flexy 203
Flexy 101 Flexy 102 Flexy 103

Available Energy Points (max. 50°C) 29 30 31

Available Energy Points (max. 70°C) 20 21 22

Table of the Available Energy Points per Base Unit type

4.5.2 Energy Demand Points (Extension Cards)

Each Extension Card is requiring a certain amount of Energy Demand Points.
The energy demand points per Extension Card type are specified in their respective installation
guide. Values are given in the table of Appendix 2 - Flexy Products Overview. Examples are
given below:

2 Serial Ports Single Ethernet 3G GSM

FLA 3301 FLX 3101 FLB 3202

Energy Demand Points 1 1 10

Table of the Energy Demand Points for 3 types of Extension Cards

4.5.3 Power Balance Check Example

Considering the configuration shown in the second picture of § 4.1 Base Unit Slot Compatibility.

Energy Points Energy Points

(max 50°C) (max 70°C)
Available Energy Base Unit Flexy 103 31 22
Energy Demand 2 Serial Ports Extension FLA 3301 -1 -1
Energy Demand Single Ethernet Extension FLX 3101 -1 -1
Energy Demand 3G GSM Extension FLB 3202 -10 -10
Energy Balance 19 > 0 = OK 10 > 0 = OK

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eWON Flexy IP Address and Access to the Web Configuration Chapter 5.

5. eWON Flexy IP Address and Access to the Web Configuration

5.1 Factory Default IP settings

Characteristic Value
LAN IP address 10.0.0.53
LAN Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway 0.0.0.0

5.2 Powering ON
Power the unit on and wait approximately 25 sec. until the boot process is finished. After a
successful boot process the USR LED is flashing ON and OFF green slowly.

If the USR LED is flashing RED according to a given pattern, it indicates that the boot process
was interrupted due to a problem. Most frequent problems include :
● an Extension Card was inserted in a wrong slot
USR LED flashing pattern is RED 1x short, 3x long
● a duplicate IP address was detected on the LAN Network
USR LED falshing pattern is RED 1x short, 1x long
For the other LED patterns in case of error, please refer to the General Reference Guide RG-001.

5.3 Setting the eWON Flexy LAN IP Address

You can easily establish your first communication with your eWON Flexy by using our software
companion eBuddy you can download from
http://ftp.ewon.biz/software/eBuddy/eBuddySetup.exe

Connect one of the LAN-ports (either from the 4-Port switch on a 101/201, or on the single LAN of
a 102/202 or 103/203) of your eWON Flexy with your PC point-to-point or through a network
provided there is no risk that default IP-address of the eWON (10.0.0.53) would conflict with
another connected device.

Start the eBuddy application. The application scans through the Ethernet adapter network and
retrieves the connected eWON, including its IP Address, Subnet Mask and serial number. The
utility allows also you to change the default IP address without being necessarily in the same
network range.

Start the eBuddy utility on your PC

In the home page, select Set IP

Address

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Fill out the Serial Number of your Flexy

or click on Browse and select it. The
Serial Number of the Flexy is on its
label, see § 3.1 Base Unit Label.
Click Next

Enter new LAN IP address and

Subnet Mask. Click Next

Wait until the address is updated and

the device rebooted. Click Finish.

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5.4 eWON Flexy's Web Interface

To access the web pages of your eWON Flexy proceed as follows:

Connect the PC to one of the LAN port of the eWON Flexy.

Open your Internet browser and access the eWON Flexy internal Web page by entering the LAN
IP address in the URL field (the default address is http://10.0.0.53).

The default login is: adm

with password: adm

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The home page of the eWON Flexy is opening:

Warning!
For security reasons, changing the default password adm is absolutely required.
To change the adm password, from the menu bar, click on Configuration, Users Setup and double click
on the adm entry to edit its parameters. Enter the new password twice and click Save.

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5.5 Detected Cards Displayed in the System Page

The System page allows to check the status of the system including detected Extension Cards.

To access the system status summary, click on Diagnostic (1) > Status (2) > System Info (3) >
System (4). The screen capture below gives an example of 3 different extension cards that have
been detected (5).

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6. Resetting the eWON Flexy

The reset button B1 is located on the right side of the Base Unit (see § 3.3.2 Reset Button). The
reset function of this button is active only if pressed while powering on. The eWON Flexy features
two type of reset levels. A table follows with the impacted configuration zones per reset level.
6.1 Normal Boot Process
The normal boot process of the eWON Flexy takes approximately 25 seconds to complete.
During this process, all LEDs of the left row are shortly ON, except BI1 as long as the RESET
button is not pressed. During this boot sequence, the USR LED is orange. As soon as the boot
process is finished and the unit is ready to use, the USR LED flashes GREEN slowly.
6.2 First Level Reset (user reset)
The first level reset consists in formatting only the « user files » part of the non volatile memory.
This type of reset does not modify the communication parameters of the eWON Flexy.

How do I generate a first level reset?

● Power the unit OFF and ON again
● Immediately press and maintain the reset button. The LED labeled BI1 turns ON.
● Wait approximately 30 seconds until the USR LED flashes RED 1x per second.
● Immediately release the button. The LED labeled BI1 turns OFF.
if you wouldn't, you'd reach the second level reset phase.
● Wait approximately 30 secs until the reset procedure is completed.
● The eWON restarts automatically and the unit is ready to use, the USR LED flashes
GREEN slowly.
6.3 Second Level Reset (factory reset)
This second level reset formats all non volatile memories and returns the eWON to its factory
defaults. This operation consists in 3 steps:

● Formatting of all non volatile memories, including all COM parameters and IP addresses
● Full hardware auto test with result shown by the USR LED
● Return to ex-factory configuration (default config)

How do I generate a second level reset?

● Power the unit OFF and ON again
● Immediately press and maintain the reset button. The LED labeled BI1 turns ON.
● Wait approximately 35 seconds until the USR LED remains RED steady.
● When this state is reached, release the button. The LED labeled BI1 turns OFF.
● It takes no longer than 2 seconds to complete.
● Check if the auto test is successful, the USR LED flashes RED with a pattern of 200ms
ON and 1,5 sec OFF (*). The eWON Flexy does NOT restart in normal mode by itself
and remains running in this diagnose mode.
● You have to power the eWON Flexy OFF and ON again to reboot the unit in normal mode.
As described before, the eWON returns to its default COM parameters and factory IP
addresses (like LAN 10.0.0.53) after this level 2 reset is performed.

(*) Any other pattern reflects a problem. The pattern will start with 200ms ON (opening of the
pattern) followed by OFF and a certain number of times 1 sec ON allowing to identify the nature
of the detected problem. Please write down the pattern you observed and contact your distributor
if you are confronted with an error pattern on the USR LED.

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6.4 Reset Impact Matrix

Erased or Reset Preserved

User(s) LAN IP address + mask
adm password Internet access
Tags Language settings
Impact IO Server config COM settings (modem, etc)
Reset Level 1
(user reset) Gateway config Talk2M config + key
eWON Identification Proxy configuration
User Web site Memory configuration
User Scripts

LAN IP address + mask

Internet access
Language settings
COM settings (modem, etc)
Talk2M config + key
Proxy configuration
Memory configuration
Impact
Reset Level 2 User(s) Nothing
(factory reset) adm password
Tags
IO Server config
Gateway config
eWON Identification
User Web site
User Scripts

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Appendix 1 - Connector Pinout & Related Specifications

Main Connector
As shown on the picture, the female mating connector is labeled with the appropriate symbols.

From right to left

Item Labels Description
Functional Earth (FE)
See § 2.6 Field Implementation & Environmental Conditions
Power
Supply - Power in GND - (0V)
Power in VDD + (between +12 et +24 VDC)
+ Related specification see below
i2 Input signal 2 - Related specification see below
Digital Inputs i1 Input signal 1

i- Common ground of the inputs (isolated)

Common of the external predrive power supply
O+ (between +12 and +24 VDC)
Output signal
Digital Output O connected to the drain of the MOSFET transistor
Output signal (0V ground)
O- connected to the emitter of the MOSFET transistor

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Specification of the External Power Supply

The eWON Flexy must be powered by a safety Low Power Supply (LPS) in accordance with
clause 2.5 of UL/IEC 60950-1 Ed2. Standard, 12-24Vdc, 30W min. Certified for 65°C and for
altitudes up to 2000m. The safety LPS power supply is not part of the delivery.

Suggested power supply:

SIEMENS SITOP logo power 24V 2.5A 60W - Siemens order ref: 6EP1332-1SH43
Equivalents are available on the market.

Characteristic Value
Power supply voltage external 12-24 VDC +/- 20%
Max. input power 30W max.
Internal voltage protection max 30V
Input protection protected against polarity inversion

Digital Output & Digital Inputs

Characteristic Value
Type of digital output (*) Open drain MOSFET
Max. current (ext. source) 200 mA @ 30 VDC
Isolation (both DI and DO) 1,5 kV
DI voltage range 0 to 24 VDC
DI protection 33 VDC Max
DI OFF state
0 to 5 VDC
input voltage range
DI ON state
10 to 30 VDC
input voltage range
DI ON state
< 2 mA @ 12 VDC to < 6 mA @ 24 VDC
current range
(*) when the eWON Flexy reboots, a short phase of ON state is part of the starting process.

The digital output is activated by an open drain MOSFET transistor driven by an optocoupler. The
maximum current flow into this transistor has a characteristic above the value specified in the
eWON, in order to cope with the switching power losses. The transistor used is in an open drain
type with predrive. This means the relay power supply has to be supplied from an external source
to the predrive electronics. The diagram next page shows the external wiring needed for correct
operation of the digital output. A relay has been chosen for this sample application but any load
within the specifications can be used instead.

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Note: this is a sink only output to ground (the transistor acts like a switch to ground).

Serial Interface (eWON Flexy 102 & 202)

Characteristic Value
Physical modes RS232/422/485 (1500V galvanic isolation through the power
supply isolation from ground)
Polarization 330 Ω (if polarization & termination are activated)
Termination 120 Ω (if polarization & termination are activated)
Pin # RS232 RS485 RS422
1 - - -
2 RXD - Rx+
SUBD9 male 3 TXD A+ Tx+
connector pinout 4 - - -
(eWON side) 5 GND GND GND
6 - - -
7 RTS - Rx-
8 CTS B- Tx-
9 - - -

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MPI Interface (eWON Flexy 103 & 203)

Characteristic Value
Physical mode MPI (1500V galvanic isolation through the power supply isolation
from ground)
Baud rates From 9,6 kBauds to 12,0 MBauds
Polarization 100 kΩ
Termination None
Pin # MP
1 -
2 -
SUBD9 female 3 B+
connector pinout 4 -
(eWON side) 5 GND
6 -
7 -
8 A-
9 -

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Appendix 2 - Flexy Products Overview

Base Units
Communication interface
Ethernet Only Ethernet Ethernet
Switch 4-Ports & Serial & MPI
Routability
Available Available Available
Reference Energy Reference Energy Reference Energy
Points (2) Points (2) Points (2)
M2M Router Flexy 201 20 Flexy 202 21 Flexy 203 22
M2M Data Gateway Flexy 101 20 Flexy 102 21 Flexy 103 22

Extension Cards
Number Energy Installation
Reference Slot
Picture supported Demand Guide
+ Name compatibility
(firmware) (1) Points (2) reference

FLA 3301
●●○○ 2 1 IG-016-0-EN
2 Serial-Ports

FLX 3101

Ethernet ●●●● 1 1 IG-017-0-EN

10/100

FLX 3401
●●●● 4 2 IG-018-0-EN
8DI-4AI-2DO

FLB 3202
○○●● 1 10 IG-019-0-EN
3G GSM

(1) As explained in § 4.4.2 Software Compatibility of Multiple Card Combinations, the number of
cards of the same type that are supported by the firmware is limited to the number stated in
this column.
(2) As explained in § 4.5 Extension Card Power Requirements please make sure the sum of
Energy Demand Points of the extension cards does not exceed the Available Energy Points
at the Base Unit level.

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Revision history
Revision Level Date Description
1.0 05/07/13 Preliminary version
1.1 21/11/13 Official product release version
1.2 23/12/13 Cover page + serial port is male instead of female

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