PAS600 EcoStruxure Panel Server

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: EcoStruxure Panel Server

• Model Number: DOCA0172EN-07

• Type: Wireless Concentrator and Modbus Gateway, Datalogger and
  Energy Server

• Architecture: IoT-enabled

• Brand: Schneider Electric

• Trademark: Schneider Electric SE

Usage Instructions

Safety Information

The EcoStruxure Panel Server should be installed, operated,
serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel. Please refer
to the Safety Information section in the user manual for detailed
safety guidelines.

EcoStruxure Panel Server Presentation

The EcoStruxure Panel Server is a versatile device that serves
as a wireless concentrator, Modbus gateway, datalogger, and energy
server. It enables IoT-enabled architecture and platform for
efficient data collection and management. Refer to the EcoStruxure
Panel Server Presentation section in the user manual for more
information.

EcoStruxure Panel Server Functions

The EcoStruxure Panel Server offers various functions to enhance
communication architectures and network settings. It supports
TCP/IP communication and provides cybersecurity recommendations for
secure operation. For detailed information on the functions and
their usage, refer to the EcoStruxure Panel Server Functions
section in the user manual.

Communication Architectures

The EcoStruxure Panel Server supports different communication
architectures to facilitate seamless data exchange. Please refer to
the Communication Architectures section in the user manual for
guidance on configuring the device for your specific communication
requirements.

Network Settings

To ensure proper connectivity and network integration, the
EcoStruxure Panel Server allows for customizable network settings.
Detailed instructions on configuring the network settings can be
found in the Network Settings section of the user manual.

TCP/IP Communication

The EcoStruxure Panel Server supports TCP/IP communication,
enabling reliable and secure data transmission. Please consult the
TCP/IP Communication section in the user manual for step-by-step
instructions on configuring and utilizing this communication
method.

Cybersecurity Recommendations

Ensuring the security of your EcoStruxure Panel Server is
crucial. The user manual provides detailed cybersecurity
recommendations to protect your device from potential threats.
Refer to the Cybersecurity Recommendations section for
comprehensive guidance on securing your EcoStruxure Panel
Server.

FAQ

Q: Can the EcoStruxure Panel Server be installed by

non-qualified personnel?

A: No, the EcoStruxure Panel Server should only be installed,
operated, serviced, and maintained by qualified personnel.

Q: What communication architectures does the EcoStruxure Panel

Server support?

A: The EcoStruxure Panel Server supports various communication
architectures. Please refer to the Communication Architectures
section in the user manual for more information.

Q: How can I configure the network settings of the EcoStruxure

Panel Server?

A: Detailed instructions on configuring the network settings can
be found in the Network Settings section of the user manual.

Q: What is TCP/IP communication and how can I utilize it with

the EcoStruxure Panel Server?

A: TCP/IP communication is a reliable and secure method for data
transmission. The user manual provides step-by-step instructions on
configuring and utilizing TCP/IP communication with the EcoStruxure
Panel Server.

EcoStruxure Panel Server User Guide
Wireless Concentrator and Modbus Gateway, Datalogger and Energy Server EcoStruxure offers IoT-enabled architecture and platform. DOCA0172EN-07 02/2023
www.se.com

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Table of Contents

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Safety Information……………………………………………………………………………5 About the Book………………………………………………………………………………..7 EcoStruxure Panel Server Presentation ………………………………………….8
Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………9 EcoStruxure Panel Server System ……………………………………………………. 11 Hardware Description …………………………………………………………………….14 Hardware Connection …………………………………………………………………….18 EcoStruxure Power Commission Software ………………………………………….19 Software Applications …………………………………………………………………….20 Technical Characteristics ………………………………………………………………..22 Schneider Electric Green PremiumTM Ecolabel …………………………………….25
EcoStruxure Panel Server Functions……………………………………………..27
Communication Architectures …………………………………………………………..28 Network Settings …………………………………………………………………………..33 TCP/IP Communication…………………………………………………………………..34
Ethernet Communication ……………………………………………………………35 Wi-Fi Communication………………………………………………………………..39 Permanent Deactivation of Wireless Networks ………………………………..41 DNS……………………………………………………………………………………… 42 Internet Proxy ………………………………………………………………………….43 IP Network Services (DPWS)………………………………………………………45 Modbus TCP/IP Client……………………………………………………………….46 Modbus TCP/IP Server………………………………………………………………47 IEEE 802.15.4 Communication …………………………………………………………48 Modbus-SL Communication …………………………………………………………….51 Modbus Gateway Function………………………………………………………………56 Examples of Modbus Routing …………………………………………………………..60 Data Publication ……………………………………………………………………………66 Publication on Schneider Electric Cloud…………………………………………67 Publication on SFTP Server………………………………………………………..69 Date and Time………………………………………………………………………………72 Data Sampling………………………………………………………………………………74 Data Trending (Advanced Model)………………………………………………………76 Data Log Export (Advanced Model)……………………………………………………77 Custom Models for Downstream Modbus Devices…………………………………80 Alarms ………………………………………………………………………………………..81 Email Notification on Alarms (Advanced Model) ……………………………………84 Firmware Update…………………………………………………………………………..86 User Management …………………………………………………………………………88 Digital Inputs (PAS600L, PAS800L)……………………………………………………89 Diagnostics ………………………………………………………………………………….91 Diagnostics Logs …………………………………………………………………………..94 Backup and Restore Panel Server Configuration…………………………………..96
Cybersecurity Recommendations ………………………………………………….98
Security Capabilities ………………………………………………………………………99 Security Recommendations for Commissioning …………………………………. 101 Security Recommendations for Operation ………………………………………… 102
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Security Recommendations for Decommissioning………………………………. 103
General Principle to Commission an EcoStruxure Panel Server …………………………………………………………………………………………. 104 Getting Started with EcoStruxure Power Commission Software ……………………………………………………………………………………… 105
Non-Selective Pairing of Wireless Devices ……………………………………….. 106 Selective Pairing of Wireless Devices………………………………………………. 107 Device Configuration with EcoStruxure Power Commission Software …………………………………………………………………………………… 108
EcoStruxure Panel Server Webpages …………………………………………. 109
Getting Started with EcoStruxure Panel Server Webpages …………………… 110 EcoStruxure Panel Server User Interface Layout ……………………………….. 113 EcoStruxure Panel Server Webpage Menus ……………………………………… 115 Addition/Removal of Modbus Devices ……………………………………………… 122 Pairing/Unpairing of Wireless Devices Through Webpages…………………… 124
Selective Pairing of Wireless Devices Through Webpages ………………. 125 Controlled Pairing of Wireless Devices (PowerTag Energy, HeatTag) Through Webpages ……………………………………………………………….. 126 Configuration Procedure of Wireless Energy Sensors Through Webpages……………………………………………………………………………. 127 Unpairing Wireless Devices Through Webpages …………………………… 130 Adding Wireless Devices Paired Under a Child Gateway ………………… 132
Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………………………….. 133 Appendices …………………………………………………………………………………. 135
Appendix A: Details of Modbus Functions…………………………………………. 136 Modbus TCP/IP Functions ……………………………………………………….. 137 Modbus-SL Functions …………………………………………………………….. 139 Modbus TCP/IP and Modbus-SL Exception Codes ………………………… 140 Modbus Registers Tables ………………………………………………………… 142 Function 43-14: Read Device Identification ………………………………….. 143 Function 100-4: Read Non-Adjacent Registers……………………………… 145
Appendix B: Data Availability …………………………………………………………. 146 PowerTag, PowerLogic Tag, and Acti9 Active Data Availability …………. 147 Environmental Sensor Data Availability ………………………………………. 151

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Safety Information

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Important Information
Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, service, or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
The addition of this symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
! DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
! WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
! CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

Please Note

Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this material.
A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of electrical equipment and its installation, and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved.

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Cybersecurity Safety Notice
WARNING
POTENTIAL COMPROMISE OF SYSTEM AVAILABILITY, INTEGRITY, AND CONFIDENTIALITY · Disable unused ports/services to help minimize pathways for malicious
attackers. · Place networked devices behind multiple layers of cyber defenses (such as
firewalls, network segmentation, and network intrusion detection and protection). · Use cybersecurity best practices (for example, least privilege, separation of duties) to help prevent unauthorized exposure, loss, modification of data and logs, or interruption of services. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

FCC Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
· This device may not cause harmful interference, and
· this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operating in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
FCC Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
NOTE: The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available to all US models. Per FCC regulation, all Wi-Fi product marketed in the US must be fixed to US operation channels only.

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About the Book

EcoStruxure Panel Server

Document Scope

The aim of this guide is to provide users, installers, and maintenance personnel with the technical information and procedures needed to use and maintain the EcoStruxureTM Panel Server.

Validity Note

This guide applies to the following EcoStruxure Panel Server models: · Universal with firmware version 001.005.000 or greater · Advanced with firmware version 001.005.000 or greater

Convention

EcoStruxure Panel Server is hereafter referred to as Panel Server.

Online Information
The information contained in this guide is likely to be updated at any time. Schneider Electric strongly recommends that you have the most recent and up- todate version available on www.se.com/ww/en/download.
The technical characteristics of the devices described in this guide also appear online. To access the information online, go to the Schneider Electric home page at www.se.com.

Related Documents

Title of documentation EcoStruxure Panel Server Universal – Instruction Sheet EcoStruxure Panel Server Advanced – Instruction Sheet EcoStruxure Panel Server – Wireless Devices / Wi-Fi Antenna Instruction Sheet EcoStruxure Panel Server Universal – Firmware Release Notes EcoStruxure Panel Server Advanced – Firmware Release Notes EcoStruxure Panel Server – Cybersecurity Guide EcoStruxure Panel Server – Modbus Registers File How Can I Reduce Vulnerability to Cyber Attacks?
EcoStruxure Power – Guide for Designing and Implementing a Cyber Secure Digital Power System – Technical Guide

Reference number GDE74119 JYT24469 NNZ58425
DOCA0178EN DOCA0248EN DOCA0211EN DOCA0241EN Cybersecurity System Technical Note ESXP2TG003EN

You can download these technical publications and other technical information from our website at www.se.com/ww/en/download.

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EcoStruxure Panel Server Presentation
What’s in This Part
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………9 EcoStruxure Panel Server System…………………………………………………………. 11 Hardware Description ………………………………………………………………………….14 Hardware Connection………………………………………………………………………….18 EcoStruxure Power Commission Software ……………………………………………….19 Software Applications ………………………………………………………………………….20 Technical Characteristics ……………………………………………………………………..22 Schneider Electric Green PremiumTM Ecolabel ………………………………………….25

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Introduction
Introduction

EcoStruxure Panel Server

EcoStruxure Master Range
EcoStruxure is Schneider Electric’s IoT-enabled, plug-and-play, open, interoperable architecture and platform, in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. Innovation at Every Level from Connected Products to Edge Control, and Apps, Analytics and Services.

Overview

EcoStruxure Panel Server is a high performance gateway which provides:
· easy and fast connection to
edge control software such as EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert or EcoStruxure Power Operation,
Building Management Systems such as EcoStruxure Building Operation,
cloud applications such as EcoStruxure Energy Hub, EcoStruxure Facility Expert, EcoStruxure Resource Advisor, and EcoStruxure Asset Advisor.
· an all-in-one gateway to retrieve data from IEEE 802.15.4 and Modbus devices, and optimize energy and operation management solution.
· ease of commissioning with EcoStruxure Power Commission software, enabling device plug-and-play and auto-discovery features.
· ease of operation with user-friendly embedded webpages, and data contextualization for more relevant analytics.
· communication protocols:
Ethernet
IEEE 802.15.4
Wi-Fi
The 3 models of EcoStruxure Panel Server are Universal (PAS600 series), Advanced (PAS800 series), and Entry (PAS400, available at a later date).

Main Features

EcoStruxure Panel Server provides the following main features:
· Gateway functionality Modbus TCP/IP to Modbus Serial Line (Modbus-SL)
· Data concentrator for the following wireless devices: PowerTag Energy and PowerLogic Tag sensors, environmental sensors, Acti9 Active, HeatTag sensors, wireless indication auxiliaries for ComPacT and PowerPacT circuit breakers. For more information, see Supported Devices, page 12.
· Connectivity to FDM128 Ethernet display
· Connectivity to Schneider Electric monitoring software (such as EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert (PME), EcoStruxure Power Operation (PO), EcoStruxure Building Operation) or third-party software
· Connectivity to Ethernet or Wi-Fi
· Two Ethernet ports to optionally separate upstream cloud connection from field device network (Universal and Advanced models)
· Supported transfer protocols: Modbus TCP/IP, HTTPS (HTTP not supported), and SFTP
· Real-time data in easy-to-understand embedded webpages
· 3 years of data logging (Advanced model)
· Dashboard view for reporting (Advanced model)

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Introduction
· Data export with native connection to Schneider Electric cloud services (such as EcoStruxure Energy Hub, EcoStruxure Facility Expert, EcoStruxure Asset Advisor, and EcoStruxure Resource Advisor)
· Setup through EcoStruxure Power Commission software allowing off-line configuration preparation, and embedded webpages

Feature Availability

The following table presents the availability of the main features on the Panel Server range.

Main features

Power supply

24 Vdc 110­240 Vac/Vdc 110­277 Vac/Vdc Power over Ethernet (PoE)

10/100BASE-T Ethernet

Upstream Modbus TCP/IP connectivity (edge connection)

Upstream Wi-Fi connectivity

Downstream Modbus TCP/IP connectivity

Downstream IEEE 802.15.4 connectivity

Downstream Modbus-SL connectivity

Digital inputs (including WAGES (Water, Air, Gas, Electricity, Steam))

Wi-Fi external antenna IEEE 802.15.4 external antenna Data logging Commissioning tool of Panel Server and connected devices

Schneider Electric cloud applications

EcoStruxure Panel Server

Universal

Advanced

PAS600L

PAS800L

PAS600T

­

PAS600

PAS800

­

PAS800P

Two RJ45 ports

Two RJ45 ports

Two digital inputs (PAS600L)

Two digital inputs (PAS800L)

­

­

3 years

· EcoStruxure Power Commission software · EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages

· EcoStruxure Energy Hub · EcoStruxure Facility Expert · EcoStruxure Asset Advisor · EcoStruxure Resource Advisor

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EcoStruxure Panel Server

Architecture

From a simple electrical distribution system with one device to large electrical distribution systems, the EcoStruxure Panel Server collects data from any of the supported devices.
The following illustration shows typical architectures of EcoStruxure Panel Server:
EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages

Schneider Electric cloud services
Gas Water Pulse meter meter energy meters
Power meters Energy meters Circuit breakers
Smartlink Modbus

Internet

Ethernet or Wi-Fi LAN

Power Monitoring Expert or third-party edge control software

EcoStruxure Panel Server

Ethernet / Modbus TCP/IP

Circuit breakers Power meters Protection FDM128

relays

display

HeatTag Environmental PowerTag Rope

sensors

sensors

Circuit breakers

Gas meter

Miniature circuit breakers and contactors Water meters

Pulse energy meters

PowerTag Energy Acti9 Active AFDD
Ethernet or Wi-Fi LAN Modbus-SL communication ULP system Digital inputs/outputs
IEEE 802.15.4 wireless communication

Network Connectivity
EcoStruxure Panel Server network connectivity can be subdivided into two parts: · Upstream connection to supervision software and cloud applications. · Downstream connection to local field devices.
Upstream Connection
The upstream network of EcoStruxure Panel Server can be used to connect cloud applications or Modbus TCP/IP monitoring and supervision application.

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This access can be provided through the two Ethernet ports on the EcoStruxure Panel Server or through the Wi-Fi interface.
Depending on the Ethernet port configuration, the data transmission behavior is as follows:
· In switched mode, the two Ethernet ports are connected to the internal Ethernet switch of the EcoStruxure Panel Server. Devices connected to either of the Ethernet ports can see each other.
· In separate mode, Ethernet port ETH1 is connected to the upstream network while Ethernet port ETH2 is used to create a downstream Ethernet network separate from the upstream Ethernet network.
In case of Wi-Fi connection, Wi-Fi is always considered the upstream network and the Ethernet ports are separated from the Wi-Fi network.

Downstream Connection
Devices in the downstream network can be connected to the EcoStruxure Panel Server through different means:
· Wireless network according to IEEE 802.15.4
· Modbus-SL
· Modbus TCP/IP (Ethernet and Wi-Fi)
· Panel Server digital inputs (PAS600L, PAS800L)
Depending on the configuration of the Panel Server Ethernet ports, data transmission behavior is as follows:
· In switched mode, it is possible to daisy chain several network devices via the Panel Server. The Modbus TCP/IP devices connected to either port of the Panel Server can be directly accessed by monitoring and supervision software running on a device physically connected to either ETH1 or ETH2 port.
· In separate mode, the Modbus TCP/IP devices connected via the ETH2 port to the downstream Ethernet network may be accessed by upstream monitoring and supervision software through ETH1 port.

Supported Devices
List of supported devices: · Wired devices communicating through Modbus-SL, Modbus TCP/IP, or digital inputs: Circuit breakers and switch-disconnectors Protection relays Power meters Energy meters Pulse meters IO modules Gateways

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· Wireless devices: PowerTag Energy and PowerLogic Tag sensors Acti9 Active Wireless indication auxiliaries for ComPacT and PowerPacT circuit breakers Environmental sensors: ­ Easergy TH110/CL110 ­ HeatTag sensors ­ Wireless CO2 sensors ­ Wireless temperature and humidity sensors ­ PowerTag Ambient ­ PowerTag A
The devices supported by the Panel Server are listed in the respective release notes:
· DOCA0178EN EcoStruxure Panel Server Universal – Firmware Release Notes
· DOCA0248EN EcoStruxure Panel Server Advanced – Firmware Release Notes

Maximum Configuration
The maximum number of devices that can be configured in a system with a Panel Server Universal or Advanced depends on the type of device.
· Wireless devices:
Combination of up to 40 wireless devices consisting of PowerTag Energy sensors, PowerLogic Tag energy sensors, Acti9 Active, wireless indication auxiliaries for ComPacT and PowerPacT circuit breakers, wireless CO2 sensors, wireless temperature and humidity sensors, PowerTag A, PowerTag Ambient, Easergy TH110/CL110 environmental sensors, and PowerLogic HeatTag sensors, with a maximum of 3 HeatTag sensors.
or up to 65 Easergy TH110/CL110 environmental sensors.
· A maximum of 32 Modbus-SL devices without repeater, or a maximum of 9 SmartLink Modbus devices
· A maximum of 128 Modbus-SL devices with repeater
· A maximum of 64 Modbus TCP/IP devices (including devices physically connected to the Panel Server and virtual devices, that is, IEEE 802.15.4 wireless devices connected to a child Panel Server gateway)
For more information, contact your local Schneider Electric representative.

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Hardware Description

Panel Server Universal
Front face

B

A

Bottom
G HG H

Hardware Description Rear

C D

Panel Server PAS600L

E

F

Top M
Power 24Vc 1
2
MS Ae CriIaDl N° PPaAnSe6l0S0eLrver

L

Wifi antenna

ETH1

ETH2

7 8 9 10

D1/+ D0/-

0V

RS485

I

I JK

A. Power supply terminal block B. Digital input terminal block (PAS600L) C. EcoStruxure Panel Server status LED D. Restart button E. QR code to product information F. RS485 Modbus communication port G. Ethernet LED 1: Speed H. Ethernet LED 2: Activity I. External Wi-Fi antenna port J. Ethernet 1 communication port K. Ethernet 2 communication port L. Grounding connection M. MAC address and serial number For information about installation of Panel Server Universal, consult the instruction sheet available on the Schneider Electric website: GDE74119.

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Panel Server Advanced
Front face

Bottom
G HG H

EcoStruxure Panel Server
Rear
N

L

Top M
Power 24Vc 1
2
MS Ae CriIaDl :N° PPAanSe80l 0SLerver

Wifi antenna

ETH1

ETH2

7 8 9 10

D1/+ D0/-

0V

I

RS485

I JK

A. Power supply terminal block (PAS800, PAS800L) B. Digital input terminal block (PAS800L) C. EcoStruxure Panel Server status LED D. Restart button E. QR code to product information F. RS485 Modbus communication port G. Ethernet LED 1: Speed H. Ethernet LED 2: Activity I. External Wi-Fi antenna port J. Ethernet 1 communication port K. Ethernet 2 communication port L. Grounding connection M. MAC address and serial number N. External IEEE 802.15.4 antenna port (PAS800, PAS800L) For information about installation of Panel Server Advanced, consult the instruction sheet available on the Schneider Electric website: JYT24469.

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EcoStruxure Panel Server Status LED

The LED indicates the operation mode of the EcoStruxure Panel Server.

LED indication

Description EcoStruxure Panel Server switched off.

EcoStruxure Panel Server is powering on. System boots within 2 minutes.
EcoStruxure Panel Server in normal operation.

Minor malfunction detected. Connect to EcoStruxure Panel Server software to diagnose.
Major malfunction detected. EcoStruxure Panel Server must be replaced.

Ethernet Status LEDs

The combination of the two LEDs of one RJ45 port indicates the Ethernet communication status of the EcoStruxure Panel Server.

Ethernet LEDs LED 1: Speed

LED 2: Activity

Description No Ethernet communication

10 Mb Ethernet communication active

100 Mb Ethernet communication active

Restart Button

To restart the EcoStruxure Panel Server:
1. Press and hold the button for more than 10 seconds then release it.
Result: The status LED turns steady orange.
2. Wait for the EcoStruxure Panel Server to restart completely:
a. The status LED remains steady orange while the EcoStruxure Panel Server is rebooting.
b. The status LED turns steady green when the EcoStruxure Panel Server is in normal operation.

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Hardware Description
Tamper Detection

EcoStruxure Panel Server
A tamper-indicating label helps detect unauthorized physical access into the EcoStruxure Panel Server. This label is light grey with Schneider Electric written in black. The following figure illustrates the position of the tamper- indicating label (A) affixed on the right-hand side of the EcoStruxure Panel Server:

A
Before installing, operating, servicing, or maintaining the EcoStruxure Panel Server, check the tamper-indicating label integrity.
External Wi-Fi Antenna (Optional)
The external Wi-Fi antenna is an option for Panel Server Universal and Advanced. Use the external Wi-Fi antenna in specific use cases such as when the Panel Server is installed in a switchboard with metallic partitions and door. The antenna improves the quality of radio frequency signal. Connect the Wi-Fi antenna (reference PASA-ANT1) at the bottom of the Panel Server and install the antenna on the roof of the switchboard. For information about installation of the external antenna, consult the instruction sheet available on the Schneider Electric website: NNZ58425.
External IEEE 802.15.4 Antenna (Optional)
The external IEEE 802.15.4 antenna is an option for Panel Server Advanced. Use the external IEEE 802.15.4 antenna in specific use cases such as when the Panel Server Advanced is installed in a switchboard with metallic partitions and door and some wireless devices are located in a different place. The antenna extends the wireless network outside the switchboard. Connect the IEEE 802.15.4 antenna (reference PASA-ANT1) at the top of the Panel Server Advanced and install the antenna on the roof of the switchboard. For information about installation of the external antenna, consult the instruction sheet available on the Schneider Electric website: NNZ58425.

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Hardware Connection
Connection to Ethernet

Hardware Connection

NOTE: PAS800P can be powered by Power over Ethernet (PoE). For information about connection of PAS800P to an Ethernet switch with Endspan PoE ports or Midspan PoE ports, consult the instruction sheet available on the Schneider Electric website: JYT24469 EcoStruxure Panel Server Advanced Instruction Sheet.
Connection to a PC
ETH1/ETH2
Ethernet
To connect a PC to EcoStruxure Panel Server through Ethernet, connect an Ethernet cable between the PC and one of the Ethernet ports on the EcoStruxure Panel Server (ETH1 or ETH2).

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EcoStruxure Power Commission Software

EcoStruxure Panel Server

EcoStruxure Power Commission Software

Overview

EcoStruxure Power Commission is intelligent software that helps you set up, test, and commission the electrical products and systems in your switchboards with efficiency and ease. It also allows you to generate a dedicated QR code for the electrical panel to enable digital collaboration with contractors and facility managers by sharing important documentation and initiating maintenance plans through the digital logbook functionality in EcoStruxure Facility Expert.

Key Features

EcoStruxure Power Commission software performs the following actions for the supported devices :
· Easy setup
Discover all the smart devices in your electrical switchboard
Check firmware compatibility and install upgrades as required
View communication architecture and adjust communication settings
View the list of devices organized in the switchboard, and configure electrical settings for breakers and meters
· Advanced testing
Execute Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and reporting:
­ Test MasterPacT MTZ circuit breakers with automatic trip curve tests, zone selectivity tests
­ Test the communication wiring and generate reports
· Fast commissioning
Adjust settings without connection to the devices through offline configuration feature
Use batch operations features to speed up settings configuration, for several devices at the same time
Generate a comprehensive project report that lists your switchboard and related devices, firmware version, and serial numbers, for example.
· Digital collaboration
Create a unique QR code for the entire switchboard and then upload all relevant documentation including important CAD drawings, user guides, bill of materials, single-line diagrams, photos and more to Schneider Electric cloud repository.
Initiate preventive maintenance plans and export data to the digital logbook feature in EcoStruxure Facility Expert, app and cloud-based software for facility and building management.
Simplify project handover with the digital logbook functionality, making it faster and easier for the facility manager to access historical information and collaborate with all project partners
For more information, tutorials, and download link, visit the EcoStruxure Power Commission software webpage.

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Software Applications

Software Applications

EcoStruxure Panel Server Webpages
The web server embedded in the EcoStruxure Panel Server provides real-time data and alarm views, and historical analysis from devices, for entry-level energy and operation management.
Energy and operation management capabilities allow you to:
· View real-time data and events locally or remotely through a supported web browser.
· View trending on historical data, up to a period of 3 years (Advanced model).
· Select the device data you want to log, and set logging intervals (Advanced model).
· Export selected logged data to your PC or an SFTP server for additional analysis (Advanced model).
· Provide data and improve system security through password protection and controlled access to individual webpages.

EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert (PME)
EcoStruxure Panel Server allows you to export the panel configuration (list of devices and communication addresses) into PME or PO by using EcoStruxure Power Commission software, for setup efficiency.
EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert is a complete, interoperable, and scalable software package for power management applications. The software collects and organizes data gathered from the electrical network and presents it as meaningful, actionable information through an intuitive Web interface. It allows you to share information with key stakeholders or across your entire operation to influence behavioral changes that can save you money.

EcoStruxure Power Operation (PO)
EcoStruxure Power Operation is a SCADA system uniquely designed to help large electrical distribution applications in facilities like data centers, industrials, airports and electro-intensive operations maximize uptime, unite their medium and low voltage networks and integrate mechanical monitoring. With rich data integration from connected devices, EcoStruxure Power Operation unique capabilities provide real-time situational awareness and offer a high- performance, cyberresilient solution for your specialized power network.

EcoStruxure Building Operation
EcoStruxure Building Operation is an integrated building management system that delivers the actionable insights needed to better manage and optimize buildings, improve engineering efficiency, and meet cybersecurity needs. EcoStruxure Building Operation is an open building management platform that integrates multiple systems for centralized, real-time control and management across one to many enterprise buildings.

EcoStruxure Energy Hub
Connect your building energy systems and smart devices with EcoStruxure Energy Hub. Automatically collect, store, visualize, report, and alarm on your data to simplify the energy management of digitalized electrical and energy systems in commercial, industrial and institutional buildings.

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Software Applications

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As power digitalization continues to transform our electrical distribution infrastructure, today’s commercial, industrial and institutional buildings face increasing regulatory requirements and public interest in sustainability and decarbonization. Building owners and operators need to ensure compliance with building codes/standards as well as demonstrate to occupants, future tenants, and investors that their building is up to the sustainability challenge.
· Hit energy targets and comply with standards
· Track and retain energy data for transparency and compliance requirements
· Benchmark buildings’ energy performance and identify savings opportunities
· Break down energy use by area, zone, and usage type
· Easily visualize your energy system status and alert maintenance of detected faults
· Diagnose and resolve issues quickly
EcoStruxure Energy Hub is designed to address these challenges with a simple, smart energy application for your building, without a large upfront investment.

EcoStruxure Facility Expert
EcoStruxure Facility Expert is a cloud-based software application from Schneider Electric to improve energy efficiency, and manage assets and maintenance.
EcoStruxure Facility Expert is used for small and medium buildings in industry, retail, public, and healthcare markets.
EcoStruxure Facility Expert allows you to outsource energy management and maintenance, reducing your energy costs and increasing operating efficiency in buildings.
EcoStruxure Facility Expert provides the following features: · Support for data acquisition hardware: meters, gateways, and sensors. · Cloud platform for data displays. · Consulting services from Schneider Electric expert teams. · A network of local partners to implement solutions.

EcoStruxure Asset Advisor
EcoStruxure Asset Advisor brings a proactive approach to electrical distribution and critical data center assets, combining IoT and cloud-based technologies with Schneider Electric experts and services for business continuity. EcoStruxure Asset Advisor services offer the ability to anticipate and address issues before they become critical incidents, mitigating safety risks, reducing unplanned downtime, operational losses and expensive maintenance interventions.

EcoStruxure Resource Advisor
EcoStruxure Resource Advisor helps with aggregating all cross-enterprise, energy and sustainability information in a single, cloud-based platform. EcoStruxure Resource Advisor enables both data analysis and data action. Energy, water, waste, carbon, building metrics, weather, and more can all be integrated into a single platform, which provides the ability to see high- level trends across an enterprise down to granular load profiles of a single building or piece of equipment.

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Technical Characteristics

Technical Characteristics

Environmental Characteristics

Characteristic Conforming to standards
Certification

Ambient temperature during storage

Ambient temperature in operation

Horizontal installation
Vertical installation (for indoor use in non-wet locations only)

Pollution degree

PAS600, PAS600T, PAS800, PAS800P

PAS600L, PAS800L

Altitude

Relative humidity

Environment

Electromagnetic compatibility

Immunity

Environment: emissions
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM)

Value · IEC 61010-1/IEC 61010-2-201 · UL 61010-1/CSA C22.2 no. 61010-1-12 · UL 61010-2-201/CAN/CSA-C22.2 no. 61010-2-201 · CE · cULus · RCM · UKCA · FCC · IC · EAC · CB · WPC · IMDA
-40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F)
-25 °C to +70 °C (-13 °F to +158 °F)
-25 °C to +50 °C (-13 °F to +122 °F)
2
3
0­2000 m (0­6500 ft)
5­95% relative humidity (without condensation) at 55 °C (131 °F)
In compliance with the RoHS directive and REACH Regulations
· IEC 61326-1 · IEC 62974-1 · EN 301489-1 · EN 301489-17 · IEC 61326-1 · IEC 62974-1 · EN 301489-1 · EN 301489-17 · CISPR 11 · EN 55032 · EN 300328 · EN 301893

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Communication Characteristics
Characteristic Communication interface
Automatic IP configuration IP network Radio frequency ISM band

EcoStruxure Panel Server
Value · Two 10/100BASE-T Ethernet RJ45 ports · RS485 Modbus port · Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz for Universal model 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz for Advanced model · IEEE 802.15.4 · Ethernet 2 IEEE802.3af (802.3at Type 1) (PAS800P) · Maximum simultaneous Modbus TCP/IP connections: 64 · DPWS-ready, DHCP client IPv4, IPv6 · Modbus TCP/IP connection · HTTPS
2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz (in accordance to IEEE 802.15.4 standard)

Electrical Characteristics
Characteristic Power supply
Power consumption
Power input

PAS600, PAS800 PAS600L, PAS800L PAS600T PA800P PAS600, PAS600T PAS600L PAS800 PAS800L, PAS800P PAS800P

Frequency Overvoltage category

PAS600, PAS800 PAS600T

Value 110­277 Vac/dc (±10 %) 24 Vdc (±10 %) 110­240 Vac/dc (±10 %) Power over Ethernet (PoE) powered device 3 W (10 VA) (maximum) 3 W (maximum) 3.5 W (12 VA) (maximum) 3.5 W (maximum)
· Power over Ethernet: Class 0 · Operating Input Range: 37­57 Vdc · Rating: < 3.5 W (72 mA) 48 Vdc
typical 50­60 Hz (±5 Hz) 50­60 Hz (±3 Hz) III

Physical Characteristics

Characteristic Dimensions (L x H x D) Weight
Mounting Connections

PAS600, PAS600T PAS600L PAS800 PAS800L PAS800P

Value 72 x 93 x 70.2 mm (2.83 x 3.66 x 2.76 in) 201 g (7 oz) 181 g (6.4 oz) 206 g (7.3 oz) 186 g (6.6 oz) 184 g (6.5 oz) DIN rail Screw type terminal blocks

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Characteristic Antenna
Degree of protection

Technical Characteristics
Value · External Wi-Fi antenna (optional) · External IEEE 802.15.4 antenna (option for Advanced model)
· Connectors: IP20 · Other faces: IP30 · Front face nose: IP40

Digital Inputs Characteristics (PAS600L, PAS800L)

Characteristic Digital input type Number of digital inputs

Value Type 1 2

Wi-Fi Antenna Characteristics (Optional)
Characteristic Antenna frequency range Kit composition Input impedance Connector Net weight

Value Dual band: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz Antenna with cable 3 m (9.84 ft) 50 RPSMA plug antenna gain 2­3 dBi 150 g (5.29 oz)

IEEE 802.15.4 Antenna Characteristics (Optional)

Characteristic Antenna frequency range Kit composition Input impedance Connector Net weight

Value 2.4 GHz Antenna with cable 3 m (9.84 ft) 50 RPSMA plug antenna gain 2­3 dBi 150 g (5.29 oz)

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Schneider Electric Green PremiumTM Ecolabel

Description

Green Premium by Schneider Electric is a label that allows you to develop and promote an environmental policy while preserving your business efficiency. This ecolabel is compliant with up-to-date environmental regulations.
Green PremiumTM

Accessing Green Premium
Green Premium data on labeled products can be accessed online through any of the following ways:
· By navigating to the Green Premium page on the Schneider Electric website. · By flashing the QR code displayed in the following image:

Checking Products Through the Schneider Electric Website
To check the environmental criteria of a product using a PC or smartphone, follow these steps:
1. From www.se.com, select Support > Green Premium: RoHS, REACH. 2. Find Check a Product and click Launch now to open the search tool
webpage. 3. Enter the commercial reference or product range of the product to search for. 4. To search for several products simultaneously, click the Add button, and then
fill in the field. 5. Click Check product(s) to generate a report of the environmental criteria
available for the products with the entered commercial references.

Environmental Criteria
The Green Premium ecolabel provides documentation on the following criteria about the environmental impact of the products:
· RoHs: European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive.
· REACh: European Union Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals regulation.
· PEP: Product Environmental Profile. · EoLI: End of Life Instructions.

RoHs

Schneider Electric products are subject to RoHS requirements at a worldwide level, even for the many products that are not required to comply with the terms of the regulation. Compliance certificates are available for products that fulfill the criteria of this European initiative, which aims to eliminate hazardous substances.

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REACh PEP
EoLI

Schneider Electric Green PremiumTM Ecolabel
Schneider Electric applies the strict REACh regulation on its products at a worldwide level, and discloses extensive information concerning the presence of SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) in all of these products.
Schneider Electric publishes complete set of environmental data, including carbon footprint and energy consumption data for each of the life cycle phases on all of its products, in compliance with the ISO 14025 PEP ecopassport program. PEP is especially useful for monitoring, controlling, saving energy, and/or reducing carbon emissions.
These instructions provide: · Recyclability rates for Schneider Electric products. · Guidance to mitigate personnel hazards during the dismantling of products and before recycling operations. · Part identification for recycling or for selective treatment, to mitigate environmental hazards/incompatibility with standard recycling processes.

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EcoStruxure Panel Server Functions

EcoStruxure Panel Server

What’s in This Part
Communication Architectures………………………………………………………………..28 Network Settings ………………………………………………………………………………..33 TCP/IP Communication ……………………………………………………………………….34 IEEE 802.15.4 Communication………………………………………………………………48 Modbus-SL Communication ………………………………………………………………….51 Modbus Gateway Function……………………………………………………………………56 Examples of Modbus Routing………………………………………………………………..60 Data Publication…………………………………………………………………………………66 Date and Time …………………………………………………………………………………..72 Data Sampling …………………………………………………………………………………..74 Data Trending (Advanced Model) …………………………………………………………..76 Data Log Export (Advanced Model) ………………………………………………………..77 Custom Models for Downstream Modbus Devices ……………………………………..80 Alarms…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 81 Email Notification on Alarms (Advanced Model)…………………………………………84 Firmware Update ……………………………………………………………………………….86 User Management………………………………………………………………………………88 Digital Inputs (PAS600L, PAS800L) ………………………………………………………..89 Diagnostics ………………………………………………………………………………………. 91 Diagnostics Logs………………………………………………………………………………..94 Backup and Restore Panel Server Configuration ……………………………………….96

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Communication Architectures

Communication Architectures

Overview

The EcoStruxure Panel Server features two Ethernet ports and Wi-Fi connection.
This topic presents several typical architectures that can be built with a Panel Server to highlight the use cases they serve.

Switched Ethernet Network
When the Panel Server is configured in switched Ethernet mode, either ETH1 or ETH2 can be used for cloud connectivity and/or downstream device aggregation (single IP interface). Downstream devices connected to the same subnet as the Panel Server are reachable.
The following diagram illustrates a daisy-chain architecture with Ethernet port configuration in switched mode. Both Ethernet ports are connected together using the Panel Server internal Ethernet switch.
This architecture enables devices located upstream or downstream from the Panel Server to communicate together as part of the same network.

B

A

ETH2 ETH1

C
A. Panel Server B. Edge monitoring and supervision software such as EcoStruxure Power
Monitoring Expert or EcoStruxure Power Operation or EcoStruxure cloud services such as EcoStruxure Asset Advisor and EcoStruxure Resource Advisor C. Devices
IP communication area where ETH1 and ETH2 ports belong to the same IP network.
To set up this architecture: · Configure Ethernet network in the switched mode. · Enable Modbus service on Panel Server Ethernet ports.

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Separate Ethernet Network

This architecture is recommended for network security:
· This architecture keeps the Ethernet network segregated.
· No IP packet is forwarded between Panel Server ports ETH1 and ETH2.
· Modbus server can be enabled on Panel Server port ETH1 or ETH2.
The Panel Server supports direct connection to a PC on any of the Ethernet ports (ETH1 and ETH2). When connected, it is possible to ping and/or access the Panel Server webpages from a PC. Note that SSH connection is not supported.
When the Panel Server is configured in separate Ethernet mode, ETH1 is used as the upstream interface for cloud connectivity (default route passes through ETH1). ETH2 port is used for downstream device aggregation and only devices connected to the same subnet are reachable.
The following diagram illustrates an architecture with Ethernet port configuration in separate mode:
· In the case of cloud connection, this architecture allows you to avoid malicious access to the downstream devices (including Modbus TCP/IP devices connected on ETH2) by disabling Modbus TCP/IP server on port ETH1. Cloud connection is done through ETH1 port. In this case Modbus TCP/IP is disabled on ETH1.
In this case, Modbus TCP/IP server on ETH2 can be disabled.
· In the case of edge software, this architecture allows you to separate electrical distribution devices from the IT network (LAN) and allows also to have a single IP address to access the electrical distribution devices. In this case, Modbus TCP/IP client should be enabled on ETH1 to allow the edge software to access data within devices connected to ETH2 port. In this case, Modbus TCP/IP server on ETH2 can be disabled.

B

A

ETH1 ETH2

C
A. Panel Server B. Edge monitoring and supervision software such as EcoStruxure Power
Monitoring Expert or EcoStruxure Power Operation or EcoStruxure cloud services such as EcoStruxure Asset Advisor and EcoStruxure Resource Advisor C. Devices
IP communication area accessible from ETH1 port
IP communication area accessible from ETH2 port
To set up this architecture: · Configure Ethernet network in the separate mode. · Disable Modbus service on ETH1 port if you want to block upstream software using Modbus TCP/IP to access Panel Server and downstream devices.
In this case, an edge software connected upstream will not have access to the Panel Server and the devices connected.

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Wi-Fi Network

Communication Architectures
The following diagram illustrates an architecture with Wi-Fi only. This architecture allows you to leverage Wi-Fi infrastructure network to avoid wiring a solid Ethernet cable. Depending on the upstream application (SCADA, cloud, or web browser), Modbus service on Wi-Fi interface can be disabled to avoid malicious access to downstream Modbus and wireless devices.
B A

A. Panel Server
B. Edge monitoring and supervision software such as EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert or EcoStruxure Power Operation or EcoStruxure cloud services such as EcoStruxure Asset Advisor and EcoStruxure Resource Advisor
IP communication area accessible from Wi-Fi interface
To set up this architecture:
· Enable Wi-Fi.
· Disable Modbus service on Wi-Fi interface if you want to block upstream software using Modbus TCP/IP to access Panel Server and downstream devices.
This set up is possible through the Panel Server webpages, not EcoStruxure Power Commission software.

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Network with Wi-Fi and Switched Ethernet Network

The following diagram illustrates an architecture with Wi-Fi upstream and Ethernet port configuration in switched mode downstream. There is one downstream Ethernet network. The Wi-Fi and Ethernet networks managed by the Panel Server are separated.
This architecture allows you to leverage Wi-Fi infrastructure network to avoid wiring a solid Ethernet cable. Depending on the upstream application (SCADA, cloud, or web browser), Modbus service can be disabled to avoid malicious access to Modbus and wireless devices.
If the upstream system is an edge software using Modbus TCP/IP service, then Modbus service needs to be enabled on Wi-Fi. Modbus service can be disabled on ports ETH1 and ETH2.
If the upstream system is a web browser accessing the Panel Server webpages or a cloud application, then Modbus service can be disabled on Wi-Fi and on ports ETH1 and ETH2.

B A

ETH2 ETH1

C
A. Panel Server B. Edge monitoring and supervision software such as EcoStruxure Power
Monitoring Expert or EcoStruxure Power Operation or EcoStruxure cloud services such as EcoStruxure Asset Advisor and EcoStruxure Resource Advisor C. Devices
IP communication area accessible from Wi-Fi interface
IP communication area accessible from ports ETH1 and ETH2
To set up this architecture: · Enable Wi-Fi. · Configure Ethernet network in the switched mode. · Disable Modbus service on Wi-Fi interface if you want to block Wi-Fi access to Panel Server and downstream devices.

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Communication Architectures

Network with Wi-Fi and Separate Ethernet Network

The following diagram illustrates an architecture with Wi-Fi upstream and Ethernet port configuration in separate mode downstream. There are two downstream Ethernet networks. The Wi-Fi and Ethernet networks managed by the Panel Server are always separated.
This architecture allows you to leverage Wi-Fi infrastructure network to avoid wiring a solid Ethernet cable. Depending on the upstream application (SCADA, cloud, or web browser), Modbus service can be disabled on a per interface basis (ETH1/ETH2/Wi-Fi) for optimized security.

B A

ETH2 ETH1

C
A. Panel Server B. Edge monitoring and supervision software such as EcoStruxure Power
Monitoring Expert or EcoStruxure Power Operation or EcoStruxure cloud services such as EcoStruxure Asset Advisor and EcoStruxure Resource Advisor C. Devices
IP communication area accessible from Wi-Fi interface
IP communication area accessible from ETH1 port
IP communication area accessible from ETH2 port
To set up this architecture: · Enable Wi-Fi. · Configure Ethernet network in the separate mode. · Disable Modbus service on the one or several interfaces where Modbus TCP/ IP server is not used if you want to help prevent malicious access to the Modbus devices through these interfaces. NOTE: This architecture is technically feasible but complex to set up, therefore the architecture with Wi-Fi and switched ETH1/ETH2 ports should be preferred.

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Network Settings
Network Settings

EcoStruxure Panel Server

Overview

EcoStruxure Panel Server features wired and wireless communication and enables network communication. The Panel Server offers the following connection interfaces:
· Two Ethernet ports
· Wi-Fi

Setting the Parameters
The network configuration is set as follows: · With EcoStruxure Power Commission (EPC) software · On the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages, at Settings > Network communication.
Select the appropriate network configuration for your system. If necessary, enter the parameters for each connection interface displayed.
For detailed information about a network configuration option and settings, see: · Switched Mode Configuration, page 35 · Separate Mode Configuration, page 36 · Wi-Fi, page 39 · Modbus TCP/IP Client, page 46 · Modbus TCP/IP Server, page 56

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TCP/IP Communication

TCP/IP Communication

What’s in This Chapter
Ethernet Communication …………………………………………………………………….35 Wi-Fi Communication …………………………………………………………………………39 Permanent Deactivation of Wireless Networks………………………………………….41 DNS ……………………………………………………………………………………………….42 Internet Proxy …………………………………………………………………………………..43 IP Network Services (DPWS) ……………………………………………………………….45 Modbus TCP/IP Client ………………………………………………………………………..46 Modbus TCP/IP Server ……………………………………………………………………….47

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Ethernet Communication

EcoStruxure Panel Server

Presentation

The EcoStruxure Panel Server supports the following applicative protocols on Ethernet:
· Modbus TCP/IP: Modbus TCP/IP is a protocol which provides client/server communication between devices over an Ethernet connection. Modbus TCP/IP is used to exchange data between the Panel Server and compatible monitoring software through TCP port 502.
· Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS): HTTPS is a variant of the standard web transfer protocol (HTTP) that adds a layer of security on the data in transit through a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol connection. HTTPS enables encrypted communication and helps to secure connection between a remote user and the Panel Server.
· Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) Client: A variant of the standard file transfer protocol (FTP) that uses secure shell encryption to provide a high level of security for file transfer.
The Panel Server has two Ethernet ports. The Ethernet ports can be configured in two modes:
· Switched mode:
Both Ethernet ports belong to the same network.
An Ethernet switch function is enabled.
· Separate mode:
Both Ethernet ports are connected to separate local area networks (LAN).
Ports are isolated one from another, that is, neither router nor forwarding packets are enabled from TCP/IP standpoint.
Modbus routing can be enabled from port ETH1 to ETH2 by enabling Modbus service on ETH1.
Modbus routing can be enabled from port ETH2 to ETH1 by enabling Modbus service on ETH2.

Switched Mode Configuration
In switched mode, both Ethernet ports (ETH1, ETH2) share the same settings. The Panel Server has one single unique IP address applied to both Ethernet ports. Devices connected to either Ethernet port belong to the same Ethernet network.
Using two ports simplifies wiring, for example:
· One port can be connected to a switch in the local network.
· One port can be used to connect a PC for configuration operations or to connect a data collection device locally with an Ethernet port.
· Daisy-chaining of multiple Ethernet devices relying on the embedded hardware switch inside the Panel Server. Daisy-chaining allows devices located on either side of the Panel Server to communicate together as part of the same network.
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TCP/IP Communication
The following diagram illustrates a daisy-chain architecture with Ethernet port configuration in switched mode. Both Ethernet ports are connected together using the Panel Server internal Ethernet switch. This enables devices located upstream or downstream from the Panel Server to communicate together as part of the same network.
B

A

ETH2 ETH1

C
A. Panel Server B. Edge monitoring and supervision software, for example EcoStruxure Power
Monitoring Expert or EcoStruxure Power Operation, or EcoStruxure cloud services, for example EcoStruxure Resource Advisor C. Devices
IP communication area where ports ETH1 and ETH2 belong to the same IP network.
Separate Mode Configuration
In separate mode, one IP network is assigned to each Panel Server Ethernet port and each IP network assigns one IP address to the Panel Server. The separate mode is used to segregate downstream Modbus TCP/IP devices connected to ETH2 port from upstream communication systems connected to ETH1 port. There are neither router nor forwarding packets at the network level. Only Modbus routing can be enabled.
The two Ethernet ports have different settings and function independently.
ETH1 is the port used for data publishing to a cloud application or a SCADA system. This port can be configured in DHCP client or static IPv4 address. Modbus service can be disabled if the upstream system is a cloud application or a web browser to access the Panel Server webpages. Modbus service needs to be enabled if the upstream system is a SCADA or a Building Management System using Modbus TCP/IP communication.
ETH2 is the port used for data collection to connect downstream Modbus TCP/IP devices for either data collection to a cloud application (that is, connected to ETH1) or management by a SCADA system (that is, connected to ETH1). This port can be configured in DHCP client or static IPv4 address. Modbus service needs to be enabled on ETH1 in case of connection to a SCADA system and it is recommended to disable it in case of connection to a cloud application.

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The following diagram illustrates an architecture with Ethernet port configuration in separate mode.

B

A

ETH1 ETH2

C
A. Panel Server B. Edge monitoring and supervision software like EcoStruxure Power Monitoring
Expert or EcoStruxure Power Operation or EcoStruxure cloud services like EcoStruxure Asset Advisor and EcoStruxure Resource Advisor C. Devices
IP communication area accessible from ETH1 port
IP communication area accessible from ETH2 port

Setting the Parameters
NOTICE
IMPAIRED NETWORK PERFORMANCE Only qualified personnel should modify the Ethernet settings. Perform such modifications only after you have read about and understood the Ethernet settings. Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
The Ethernet communication function is set as follows: · With EcoStruxure Power Commission (EPC) software · On the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages, at Settings > Network communication > Ethernet

Ethernet Settings

Parameter Ethernet port configuration

The following table describes the settings and where they are available.

Description
Used to select the Ethernet configuration mode: · Select Separated to define 2 different IP addresses: one for each Panel Server Ethernet port. The separate mode is configured to segregate downstream Modbus TCP/IP devices connected to ETH2 port from upstream communication systems connected to ETH1 port.
· Select Switched (default setting) to define one single unique IP address applied to both Ethernet ports ETH1 and ETH2.

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TCP/IP Communication

IP configuration Settings

Parameter Interface status
MAC address
IPv6 activation IPv6 address Configuration mode
IPv4 address Subnet mask

The following table describes the port settings available: · ETH1 port settings and ETH2 port settings in the case of separate mode. · Switched port settings in the case of switched mode.

Description
· Active indicates that an Ethernet cable is connected to Panel Server Ethernet port.
· Inactive indicates that no Ethernet cable is connected. NOTE: Setting not editable.
The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique identifier for each Panel Server port.
The MAC address is marked on the Panel Server front face nose.
NOTE: Setting not editable.
Used to enable/disable the IPv6 configuration (enabled by default).
Shows the IPv6 address. Setting not editable. NOTE: Displayed when the parameter IPv6 Activation is enabled.
Used to select the IPv4 configuration mode: · Select DHCP client (default setting) to obtain IPv4 parameters automatically. · Select Static IPv4 address to enter the IPv4 address manually.
Used to enter the static IP address of the Panel Server when the parameter IPv4 Configuration mode is set to Static IPv4 address.
Used to enter the Ethernet IP subnet mask address of your network when the parameter IPv4 Configuration mode is set to Static IPv4 address.

EPC software
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­

Webpages

Gateway Settings

Parameter Assignment mode
Default gateway

The following table describes the settings and where they are available.

Description
The gateway configuration is the same as the IPv4 Configuration mode settings, page 38 and not editable:
· DHCP · Static
NOTE: The gateway embeds a DHCP client that receives the IP configuration from the DHCP server.
Used to enter manually the gateway (router) IP address when
the parameter Gateway settings > Assignment mode is set to
Static.

EPC software

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Wi-Fi Communication

EcoStruxure Panel Server

Presentation

The EcoStruxure Panel Server supports Wi-Fi infrastructure, that is, the Panel Server can connect to a Wi-Fi router (access point).
By default, Wi-Fi is not active in the Panel Server.
The Panel Server supports the following applicative protocols on Wi-Fi: · HTTPS access to the Panel Server embedded webpages · Modbus access · Devices Profile for Web Services (DPWS) protocol for IP network discovery
If the Panel Server is installed in a metallic enclosure, a Wi-Fi external antenna can be installed to extend the Wi-Fi network outside the metallic enclosure. Settings of the external antenna output power are predefined and not editable.

Setting the Parameters
Wi-Fi is set on the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages. Proceed as follows: 1. Access the Panel Server webpages (see detailed topic, page 110). 2. Activate and configure connection to Wi-Fi on the webpage Settings > Network communication > Wi-Fi.

General Settings

Parameter Wi-Fi activation Infrastructure activation
Antenna

WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION OR ALTERED FEATURE OF PROTECTIVE DEVICES Do not set Wi-Fi Antenna parameter to External if the external Wi-Fi antenna is not connected to the EcoStruxure Panel Server gateway. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
Description Used to activate/deactivate Wi-Fi (deactivated by default).
Used to activate the capability to connect to an existing infrastructure (deactivated by default). When Wi-Fi is enabled, used to set the type of antenna used:
· Internal (default setting) · External

Infrastructure Settings
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SSID
Authentication key Network list

TCP/IP Communication
Description Shows the Panel Server connection status to Wi-Fi network:
· Connected · Not Connected
NOTE: If the Wi-Fi network is temporarily out of service, the Panel Server connects to the Wi-Fi network again within three minutes after network recovery. Used to select the wireless network name by typing it in the field or displayed when double-clicked in Network list. IMPORTANT: It is recommended to use WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2) (or WPA3 if available) for wireless network security. NOTE: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is not supported. Used to enter the authentication key for Wi-Fi network. Used to select a Wi-Fi network. The SSID field is automatically filled with the corresponding data by double-clicking the network name.

Wi-Fi Infrastructure IP Settings

Parameter Interface status MAC address IPv6 activation IPv6 address
IPv4 Configuration mode
IPv4 address Netmask

The following parameters are displayed only when the parameter Infrastructure activation is enabled.
Description Shows the status of the Wi-Fi interface. Shows the Media Access Control (MAC) address. Setting not editable.
Used to enable/disable the IPv6 configuration (enabled by default).
Shows the IPv6 address. Setting not editable. NOTE: Displayed when the parameter IPv6 activation is enabled.
Used to select the IPv4 configuration mode: · Select DHCP (default setting) to obtain IPv4 parameters automatically. · Select Static to enter the IPv4 address manually.
Used to enter the static IP address of the Panel Server when the parameter IPv4 Configuration mode is set to Static IPv4 address. Used to enter the Ethernet IP subnet mask address of your network when the parameter IPv4 Configuration mode is set to Static IPv4 address.

Gateway Settings

Parameter Gateway assignment mode
Gateway IPv4 address

The following parameters are displayed only when the parameter Infrastructure activation is enabled.
Description
The gateway configuration is the same as the IPv4 configuration mode settings, page 40 and not editable:
· DHCP · Static
NOTE: The gateway embeds a DHCP client that receives the IP configuration from the DHCP server. Used to enter manually the gateway (router) IP address when the parameter Gateway
settings > Assignment mode is set to Static.

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EcoStruxure Panel Server

Permanent Deactivation of Wireless Networks

Presentation

IEEE 802.15.4 and Wi-Fi wireless networks can be permanently and concurrently disabled in the Panel Server. Once the wireless networks are disabled via this command, it is permanent and cannot be undone. Neither a factory reset, nor a backup restore can activate the radio capabilities again. If re-activation of the IEEE 802.15.4 or Wi-Fi network is required, the Panel Server must be replaced by a new one.
The permanent deactivation of the wireless networks is not saved in the backup file of Panel Server configuration (see detailed topic, page 96).

Setting the Parameters
Permanent deactivation of wireless networks is set on the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages, at Settings > Security > Network Management > Wireless networks disable.

Deactivating Wireless Networks Permanently
To permanently and concurrently disable the IEEE 802.15.4 and Wi-Fi wireless networks in the Panel Server, proceed as follows:
1. In the Network Management webpage, click Disable all wireless networks. 2. Confirm or cancel the deactivation in the window that appears.
Result: After confirming deactivation, the Panel Server automatically reboots. After rebooting, each type of wireless network is permanently disabled in the Panel Server and indicated as such on the webpages.

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DNS
Presentation

TCP/IP Communication
TCP/IP communication is used to perform commissioning, data collection and data publishing, and connection to supervision software. TCP/IP communication general principles, such as DNS and proxy settings, apply to Ethernet and Wi- Fi. Domain name system (DNS) is the naming system for PCs and devices connected to a local area network (LAN) or the Internet. The following features require DNS service:
· Cloud connection. · HTTP/HTTPS proxy if a domain name is used. · SFTP if a domain name is used.

Setting the Parameters
The DNS is set as follows: · With EcoStruxure Power Commission (EPC) software · On the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages, at Settings > Network communication > DNS

DNS Settings
Parameter DNS assignment mode
Primary DNS server Secondary DNS server

The following table describes the settings and where they are available.

Description
Used to select the DNS server configuration mode: · Select Static to set manually the primary and secondary server addresses.
· Select DHCP (default setting) to obtain the DNS server configuration automatically from the DHCP server.
Used to enter manually the IPv4 address of the primary DNS server when the parameter DNS configuration mode is set to Static.
Used to enter manually the IPv4 address of the secondary DNS server when the parameter DNS configuration mode is set to Static.

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Internet Proxy

EcoStruxure Panel Server

Presentation

It is necessary to configure Internet proxy settings in the EcoStruxure Panel Server when both the following conditions are met:
· if you use the remote access or cloud connection, and
· if your network administrator has implemented an Internet proxy on your local network.
The proxy address and port number are provided by your network administrator.

Setting the Parameters
Proxy is set on the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages, at Settings > Network communication > Proxy.

Proxy Activation Settings
Parameter HTTP proxy HTTPS proxy

Description Used to enable/disable the HTTP proxy (disabled by default). Used to enable/disable the HTTPS proxy (disabled by default).

HTTP Proxy Settings

The following parameters are displayed only when the parameter HTTP proxy is enabled.

Parameter IP address
Port Authentication User login
User password
Non-proxy host

Description
Used to enter the IP address or domain name of the HTTP proxy server.
IMPORTANT: Do not type prefix http:// or https://.
Used to enter the HTTP port.
Used to enable/disable if proxy authentication is required (disabled by default).
Used to enter the user name for the proxy host. NOTE: Displayed when the parameter Authentication is enabled.
Used to enter the password for the proxy host. NOTE: Displayed when the parameter Authentication is enabled.
Used to enter the exceptions of hosts in a non-proxy host list.

HTTPS Proxy Settings
The following parameters are displayed only when the parameter HTTPS proxy is enabled.

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Parameter IP address
Port Authentication User login
User password
Non-proxy host

TCP/IP Communication
Description Used to enter the IP address or domain name of the HTTPS proxy server.
IMPORTANT: Do not type prefix http:// or https://. Used to enter the HTTPS port.
Used to enable/disable if proxy authentication is required (disabled by default).
Used to enter the user name for the proxy host. NOTE: Displayed when the parameter Authentication is enabled.
Used to enter the password for the proxy host. NOTE: Displayed when the parameter Authentication is enabled.
Used to enter the exceptions of hosts in a non-proxy host list.

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IP Network Services (DPWS)

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Presentation

The EcoStruxure Panel Server supports Devices Profile for Web Services (DPWS) protocol for IP network discovery.

Setting the Parameters
The IP network services are set on the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages, at Settings > Network communication > DPWS. DPWS can be enabled or disabled on each interface (Ethernet port ETH1, Ethernet port ETH2, Wi-Fi).

DPWS Settings

Parameter DPWS Silent mode
Discovery type

TCP listening port

Description
Used to enable/disable the DPWS service (enabled by default).
Used to enable/disable the silent mode (disabled by default). In silent mode, DPWS only answers requests.
Used to set the IP discovery type: · IPv4 · IPv6 · IPv4 & IPv6 (default setting)
Used to enter manually the port number (default setting: 5357).

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Modbus TCP/IP Client

TCP/IP Communication

Presentation

The EcoStruxure Panel Server acts as both a Modbus TCP/IP gateway and a Modbus device by using the internal Modbus TCP server.
To correctly configure your Modbus TCP/IP client to access data from Panel Server and from devices under Panel Server, see Modbus Gateway Function, page 56.
The Panel Server acts as a Modbus gateway for wired or wireless Ethernet communications from an upstream PC to Ethernet devices and field devices on the downstream network. By using a local monitoring software you can access information from devices for data collection and other functions.
The Panel Server manages Modbus communication on all interfaces including WiFi.
For more information, see Modbus TCP/IP functions, page 137 and Modbus TCP/ IP exception codes, page 140 in appendix.

Setting the Parameters
NOTICE
IMPAIRED NETWORK PERFORMANCE Only qualified personnel should modify the Modbus TCP/IP settings. Perform such modifications only after you have read about and understood the Modbus TCP/IP settings.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in loss of network connectivity.
Modbus TCP/IP client function is set as follows: · With EcoStruxure Power Commission (EPC) software · On the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages, at Settings > Modbus devices > Modbus configuration > Modbus TCP/IP client.
For information about the Modbus registers, see the guide of each Modbus-SL device and DOCA0241EN EcoStruxure Panel Server – Modbus Registers File for wireless devices.

Modbus TCP/IP Client Settings

Parameter Connection timeout (s)
Message timeout (s)

The following table describes the settings and where they are available.

Description
Used to set the length of time the Panel Server will wait for a remote Modbus TCP/IP device to establish the connection with the Panel Server.
Values from 0.1 to 10 seconds (default setting: 2 seconds)
Used to set the length of time the Panel Server will wait for a remote Modbus TCP/IP device to respond and send a message following a Modbus TCP/IP request initiated by the Panel Server.

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Modbus TCP/IP Server

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Presentation

Modbus TPC/IP devices connected downstream the Panel Server can be accessed from an upstream SCADA system.

Setting the Parameters
Modbus TCP/IP server function is set as follows: · With EcoStruxure Power Commission (EPC) software · On the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages, at Settings > Modbus devices > Modbus configuration > Modbus TCP server.

Modbus TCP Server Settings

Parameter Message timeout (s)

The following table describes the settings and where they are available.

Description
In Modbus network configuration, you can set the message timeout period for the Modbus TCP server.
Setting used to set the length of time the Panel Server will respond to a SCADA TCP request.
Values from 1,000 to 20,000 ms (default setting: 6,000 ms)
The value that you set for the Modbus TCP server must meet both following conditions:
· Be equal to the message timeout period that you define for your upstream SCADA system.
· Be equal to or higher than the timeout period set for the Modbus TCP client, that is, when Modbus-SL mode is set to Client, page 51.

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IEEE 802.15.4 Communication

IEEE 802.15.4 Communication

Presentation

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Use IEEE 802.15.4 communication only with PowerPacT, MasterPact MTZ, and other qualified devices.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
IEEE 802.15.4 wireless communication devices provide a compact and highdensity metering solution with numerous and accurate data for building systems. These wireless devices can send temperature, humidity, energy, power, current, voltage, and power factor to the EcoStruxure Panel Server.
Wireless devices are connected downstream to the EcoStruxure Panel Server.
The maximum number of wireless devices that can be connected to one EcoStruxure Panel Server is detailed in the related topic, page 13.
The Panel Server Advanced can be connected to an external IEEE 802.15.4 antenna to extend the wireless network.

Setting the Parameters
IEEE 802.15.4 communication function is set as follows: · With EcoStruxure Power Commission (EPC) software · On the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages, at Settings > Wireless devices

Configuration Settings

WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION OR ALTERED FEATURE OF PROTECTIVE DEVICES
When installing a Panel Server in a metallic enclosure, and connecting it to an external IEEE 802.15.4 antenna, do not install this antenna within the enclosure.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

Parameter Wireless network settings

Correct operation of protective devices installed in a metallic enclosure can be altered by a high level of IEEE 802.15.4 network radio frequency transmission power.
The following table describes the settings and where they are available.

Settings Wireless activation
Channel mode

Description
Used to enable/disable wireless emission of the EcoStruxure Panel Server (disabled by default).
Used to specify how the IEEE 802.15.4 channel is selected:

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Parameter

Settings

Channel Antenna selection
Output power

EcoStruxure Panel Server

Description

EPC software

· When you select Auto (default setting), the most appropriate channel is automatically selected by the Panel Server.
· When you select Manual, configure the wireless parameters:
1. Select the required channel from the channel list (default setting is 21).
2. Click:
Apply Changes to save the settings.
Cancel Changes to revert the settings, as applicable.

Enter the channel number.

Used to select the type of IEEE 802.15.4 antenna used in the architecture:
· Internal (Panel Server internal antenna)
· External (Panel Server external antenna, Advanced model option)
· Both (internal and external antennas are used with Panel Server Advanced.)

Output power level cannot be changed

when the internal antenna or both

antennas (internal and external) are used.

Output power can be set only when an external IEEE 802.15.4 antenna is connected to a Panel Server Advanced:
· If Antenna selection is set to Internal or Both, the internal antenna is used therefore level is low (setting not editable).
· If Antenna selection is set to External, set the output power to Low Level or High Level depending on your network.
IMPORTANT: When a Panel Server connected to an external IEEE 802.15.4 antenna is installed in a metallic enclosure, check that the antenna is not installed within the enclosure.

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Parameter Wireless communication
Wireless device management

Settings Communication period
Remove all devices

Description
It defines the length of time (in seconds) each wireless device (sensor, control, energy related) sends data to the Panel Server. This is only applicable to real-time data and not to alarms that are immediately notified in case of event.
NOTE: If the communication period is reduced, it can potentially impact the stability of the wireless network, and indicator of radio quality may be degraded. As standard, the Panel Server has a defined default value for each family of wireless devices.
The communication period can be adapted as follows, if needed:
1. Select the required communication period from the Communication Period list.
2. Apply the selected values.
3. Click:
· Apply Changes to save the settings.
· Cancel Changes to revert the settings, as applicable.
Used to remove all wireless devices connected to the Panel Server.

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Parameter Wireless discovery
Discovered devices

Settings Selective list Discovery status
Remove all devices

Description
Used to discover a selective list of wireless devices to be connected to the EcoStruxure Panel Server.
Indicates the status of the device discovery on the wireless network:
· Idle: device discovery is inactive. · InProgress: device discovery is in
progress · Done: device discovery is
performed.
Identification of the discovered wireless devices with device type, name, and model.

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Modbus-SL Communication

EcoStruxure Panel Server

Presentation

The EcoStruxure Panel Server is a Modbus-SL client and it can be connected to any Modbus-SL server devices. The Panel Server acts as a Modbus gateway and then allows any upstream software such as EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert and EcoStruxure Power Operation using Modbus TCP/IP communication to access the Modbus-SL devices.
The Panel Server is also able to collect data from the Modbus-SL devices for a cloud application or the energy server in a Panel Server Advanced.
Modbus-SL server devices are connected downstream to the EcoStruxure Panel Server.
For more information, see Modbus-SL functions, page 139 and Modbus-SL exceptions codes, page 140 in appendix.
The Panel Server Modbus serial port can be configured in reverse mode (see Modbus-SL Reverse Mode, page 54).

Setting the Parameters
NOTICE
IMPAIRED NETWORK PERFORMANCE
Only qualified personnel should modify the Modbus-SL settings. Perform such modifications only after you have read about and understood the Modbus-SL settings.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in loss of network connectivity.
The Modbus-SL communication function is set as follows: · With EcoStruxure Power Commission (EPC) software · On the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages, at Settings > Modbus devices > Modbus configuration.
For information about the Modbus registers, see the guide of each Modbus-SL device and DOCA0241EN EcoStruxure Panel Server – Modbus Registers File for wireless devices.

Modbus Serial Mode Settings

The following table describes the settings and where they are available.

Parameter Modbus mode

Description
Used to select the configuration of Modbus-SL mode: · Client · Server

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Modbus Serial Client Configuration Settings

The following parameters are displayed only when the parameter of Modbus-SL mode is set to Client.
The following table describes the settings and where they are available.

Parameter Activation Baud rate (bits per sec)
Parity Number of bits Number of stop bits Silent interval (ms) Frames delay (ms)
Timeout (ms) Termination resistor Serial line polarization

Description

EPC software

Used to enable/disable the Modbus-SL feature (enabled by

­

default).

Used to set the transmission rate:

· 1200

· 2400

· 4800

· 9600

· 19200 (default setting)

· 38400

· 57600

· 115200

Used to define the parity bit of the transmitted bytes:

· Odd

· None

· Even (default setting)

8 bits. Setting not editable.

­

Used to define the number of stop bits transmitted: 1 or 2 (default setting:

Used to define the silent time after the end of a Modbus-SL

­

packet communication.

Values from 0 to 10 ms (default setting: 5 ms)

Used to define the minimum silent time between the end of a

­

received response and the beginning of a new request on the

serial line

Values from 0 to 100 ms (default setting: 50 ms)
NOTE: The Frame Delay value needs to be aligned with the End Device Frame Delay. For example, if End Device Frame Delay equals 50 ms, then set 50 ms on Panel Server). Data loss may occur if these values are not aligned.

Used to define the timeout value after which a loss of

communication is declared by the EcoStruxure Panel Server.

Values from 100 to 20,000 ms (default setting: 3,000 ms)

Used to connect/disconnect the RS485 termination resistor

embedded in the Panel Server to help prevent reflection.

(Connect by default)

Used to enable/disable forcing the transmission line into a known state to help prevent invalid data bits (enabled by default). The transmission line into the RS485 port enters an indeterminate state when it is not being transmitted to. This indeterminate state causes the receivers to receive invalid data bits from the noise picked up on the cable.

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Modbus Serial Server Configuration Settings

The following parameters are displayed only when the parameter of Modbus-SL mode is set to Server.
The following table describes the settings and where they are available.

Parameter Baud rate (bits per sec)
Parity Number of bits Number of stop bits Silent interval (ms) Frames delay (ms)
Termination resistor Serial line polarization
Message timeout (ms)

Description

EPC software

Used to set the transmission rate:

· 1200

· 2400

· 4800

· 9600

· 19200 (default setting)

· 38400

· 57600

· 115200

Used to define the parity bit of the transmitted bytes:

· Odd

· None

· Even (default setting)

8 bits. Setting not editable.

­

Used to define the number of stop bits transmitted: 1 or 2 (default setting:

Used to define the silent time after the end of a Modbus-SL

­

packet communication.

Values from 0 to 10 ms (default setting: 5 ms)

Used to define the minimum silent time between the end of a

­

received response and the beginning of a new request on the

serial line

Values from 0 to 100 ms (default setting: 50 ms)
NOTE: The Frame Delay value needs to be aligned with the End Device Frame Delay. For example, if End Device Frame Delay equals 50 ms, then set 50 ms on Panel Server). Data loss may occur if these values are not aligned.

Used to connect/disconnect the RS485 termination resistor

embedded in the Panel Server to help prevent reflection.

(Connect by default)

Used to enable/disable forcing the transmission line into a known state to help prevent invalid data bits (enabled by default). The transmission line into the RS485 port enters an indeterminate state when it is not being transmitted to. This indeterminate state causes the receivers to receive invalid data bits from the noise picked up on the cable.

In Modbus network configuration, you can set the message

timeout period for the Modbus-SL server.

Setting used to set the length of time the Panel Server will respond to a SCADA serial request.

Values from 1,000 to 20,000 ms (default setting: 6,000 ms)

The value that you set for the Modbus-SL server must meet both following conditions:
· Be equal to the message timeout period that you define for your upstream SCADA system.
· Be equal to or higher than the timeout period set for the Modbus-SL client, that is, when Modbus-SL mode is set to Server, page 51.

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Modbus Discovery Settings

Parameter Modbus serial discovery Discovered devices table
Manual addition

The following table describes the settings and where they are available.

Description
Used to enter the list of Modbus addresses (1­247) for which the devices must be discovered.
Displays information about each device discovered in the Modbus-SL network:
· Picture · Device name · Server ID
Used to manually enter Modbus-SL devices: · Enter the physical server ID / Unit ID. A virtual server ID is assigned as part of the process. · Select the device type in the drop-down list.

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Modbus-SL Reverse Mode
Panel Server Modbus serial port can be configured in reverse mode. The ModbusSL reverse mode allows any Modbus client connected to the RS485 port, to access data from devices connected to ETH1 and/or ETH2 Ethernet port as shown on this diagram:

Modbus Serial Line

Panel Server

PM8000 PM5563 Modbus TCP/IP devices

Modbus Serial Line network Ethernet network

The Modbus-SL reverse mode can be set and monitored in the Panel Server webpages.

1. When commissioning wireless devices with EcoStruxure Power Commission software, it is recommended to discover the Modbus devices connected to the EcoStruxure Panel Server by using a selective list of addresses.
2. If no addresses are entered, discovery is done for addresses 1 to 10. 3. For detailed information, see addition of Modbus devices, page 122.

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SmartLink Modbus Settings

If you configure or change the settings of a SmartLink Modbus device by using EcoStruxure Power Commission software or through Smartlink SIB webpages, and then connect to Panel Server webpages, you must update the settings in the SmartLink Modbus webpage to synchronize the configuration.
It takes approximately one minute to get the SmartLink Modbus configuration refreshed in the Panel Server webpages. You can navigate through the other Panel Server webpages during the synchronization.
You can not synchronize two SmartLink Modbus devices at the same time.
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Modbus Gateway Function

Modbus Gateway Function

Presentation

The EcoStruxure Panel Server implements a Modbus gateway function. It can serve requests received from the Modbus TCP/IP clients connected upstream so that each client can access data simultaneously from downstream devices, connected either via IEEE 802.15.4 wireless network or Modbus-SL wired network. The maximum of Modbus TCP/IP devices connected to one Panel Server is 64 and includes devices physically connected to the Panel Server and any type of devices connected to a child Panel Server gateway.
The Modbus protocol exchanges information using a request-reply mechanism between a master (client) and a slave (server). The master-slave principle is a model for a communication protocol in which one device (the master) controls one or more other devices (the slaves). Modbus client ID was formerly known as Master and Modbus server ID was formerly known as Slave.

Modbus Gateway Function
The Panel Server implements its own Modbus registers that are available at unit ID 255, to provide its own identification information. Therefore, Panel Server has its own register table (see DOCA0241EN EcoStruxure Panel Server – Modbus Registers File).
The Panel Server acts as a transparent Modbus-SL to Modbus TCP/IP gateway. It converts Modbus TCP/IP requests received on unit ID X to Modbus-SL requests sent on server ID X. Responses obtained from the downstream devices are then forwarded upstream to the Modbus TCP/IP client.
By default, out-of-the-box, the Modbus gateway uses the unit ID in the Modbus TCP/IP request as unit ID / Server ID of the physical Modbus-SL device.
For Modbus TCP/IP devices, when carrying out commissioning, a virtual server ID is added to a Modbus TCP/IP device to allow access in case of separate topology or to enable the Modbus TCP proxy feature.
The Panel Server implements a set of virtual Modbus register tables per paired IEEE 802.15.4 wireless device. Each time a new wireless device is paired to the Panel Server, the device is automatically assigned a virtual Modbus server ID. The first paired wireless device is assigned virtual server ID 100. Each subsequent wireless device takes the next virtual ID, which gets automatically incremented by one each time a new device is paired. For detailed information about the registers of supported wireless devices, refer to spreadsheet DOCA0241EN EcoStruxure Panel Server – Modbus Registers File.
To avoid conflicts between the server IDs of the physical Modbus-SL devices and the virtual server IDs of the wireless devices, it is possible to update the virtual server ID through EcoStruxure Power Commission software or the Panel Server webpages (select Settings > Wireless devices then choose one connected device and change value in Modbus virtual > Virtual server ID).
NOTE: The Modbus gateway function should not be confused with a network gateway or a router. The Panel Server does no routing and no forwarding at the network (IP) layer.

Definitions of Modbus Unit ID / Server ID and Virtual Server ID
To enable an external Modbus TCP/IP client to access a device connected to the Panel Server, each device must have a unique ID named virtual server ID. The virtual server ID is automatically assigned:
· when a wireless device is connected to the Panel Server. · whenever a device is created and associated to a device Unit ID / Server ID.

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The unit ID / server ID is either:
· the configured unit ID of any device connected to the RS485 serial port,
· the configured unit ID of a connected Modbus TCP/IP device, or
· the unit ID used by a Modbus TCP/IP gateway that connects a device to an Ethernet network.
The Panel Server uses the following rules to assign the virtual server ID when a downstream device is discovered or added:
· For Modbus-SL devices, if the physical server ID / unit ID (also known as the Modbus address) is not already used as a virtual server ID by another device, it will be assigned as the virtual server ID. If not, then, the first available virtual server ID in the range 1­247 will be assigned starting from virtual server ID 1.
· For wireless devices, the first available virtual server ID in the range 1­247 will be given starting from virtual server ID 100.
· For Modbus TCP/IP devices, the first available virtual server ID in the range 1­247 will be given starting from virtual server ID 200.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended to set the Modbus physical address of Modbus-SL devices in the range 1­99.
Following this recommendation, in most configurations with less than 100 Modbus-SL devices, less than 100 wireless devices, and less than 48 Modbus TCP/IP devices, the virtual server ID will automatically be given as follows:
· Modbus-SL devices will have their physical server ID assigned as virtual server ID in the range 1­99.
· Virtual server ID of wireless devices will be in the range 100­199.
· Virtual server ID of Modbus TCP/IP devices will be in the range 200­247.
The virtual server ID can be changed using EcoStruxure Power Commission software or in the Panel Server webpages (see Modbus Discovery settings, page 54). The virtual server ID must be unique.
EcoStruxure Power Commission software and the Panel Server webpages provide the following information for each device (see addition of Modbus devices, page 122):
· Virtual server ID
· Connection:
Unit ID / server ID for Modbus-SL devices
IP address for remote devices and unit ID / server ID for Modbus TCP/IP devices
RFID for wireless devices
· Device type as defined in the device settings
For information about how to manage virtual server ID conflict, see Example of Modbus Server ID Conflict and Resolution, page 58.
For examples how to use virtual server ID to access data in downstream devices according to the communication architecture, see Examples of Modbus Routing, page 60.

Modbus TCP/IP Service Activation
To help reinforce security of data access and avoid malicious access to device data from an upstream connection, Modbus TCP/IP server can be enabled/ disabled per interface (ETH1/ETH2/Wi-Fi) on the Panel Server webpages at Settings > Network communication > Services > Service activation.
Do not disable Modbus service on port ETH1, ETH2, or Wi-Fi if the interface is used to connect EcoStruxure Power Commission software or a monitoring software such as SCADA.
Examples of typical cases of architectures for which Modbus TCP/IP service is disabled for the upstream connection:

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Architecture
Panel Server connected to Panel Server webpages and Modbus and wireless devices

Modbus TCP/IP service configuration
To allow access only to the upstream application (such as a web browser), it is recommended to disable Modbus service on Ethernet ports and Wi-Fi. This avoid malicious access to the downstream devices.

Panel Server

PM800

HeatTag

Panel Server connected to the cloud and in the separate mode to Modbus and wireless devices
Cloud

ETH1 ETH2 Panel Server

PM800

PM5563

When the Ethernet network is configured in the separate mode, it is recommended to:
· Disable Modbus service on Panel Server ETH1 port to avoid malicious access to data of the downstream devices.
· Enable Modbus service on Panel Server ETH2 port to allow data acquisition from the downstream devices only if you need to connect a Modbus TCP/IP client on ETH2 through EcoStruxure Power Commission software.

iEM3155 (Modbus-SL)

HeatTag

Modbus Server ID Conflict and Resolution
With the above discovery and addition mechanism, the Panel Server will always assign an available and unique virtual server to every device.
When carrying out commissioning, it is however possible to assign the same virtual server ID to two devices.
To resolve this situation, update the virtual server ID in one of the two devices to an available server ID.

Example of Modbus Server ID Conflict and Resolution
In the following example, Panel Server is used as a gateway with the following devices installed in the switchboard:
· One PM3250 Power Meter communicating through Modbus-SL, and configured with server ID 100
· One PowerTag Energy
Consider the following sequence that will generate a conflict and see how to resolve it:
1. Connect the PM3250 Power Meter configured with server ID 100 to the RS485 Modbus communication port on Panel Server.
2. Power up the Panel Server.
3. From your monitoring tool connected upstream, you can access the Modbus registers of PM3250 by sending Modbus TCP/IP requests to unit ID 100 of the Panel Server Modbus server.

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4. From EcoStruxure Power Commission software, discover the Panel Server and access the Panel Server homepage without performing a Modbus-SL device discovery. From the wireless device discovery card, launch a wireless device discovery for the first time. The PowerTag Energy sensor is then discovered and paired to Panel Server.
Result: The PowerTag Energy sensor is automatically assigned a virtual server ID equal to 100. Because it is the same ID as for PM3250, there is a conflict.
5. If you send Modbus TCP/IP requests to unit ID 100 of the Panel Server Modbus server:
· The virtual registers of the PowerTag Energy will be available.
· You will no longer be able to send requests to the PM3250 Power Meter.
· The PM3250 Power Meter is now masked by the virtual device.
6. To resolve this situation, you need to update the virtual server ID to any value you choose, except 100. This can be performed from the wireless device configuration by using EcoStruxure Power Commission software.

Modbus TCP/IP Proxy
The Panel Server can act as a Modbus TCP proxy for a Modbus TPC/IP device connected to the Panel Server. This function can be used to connect several devices simultaneously to a TCP/IP device offering a single TCP/IP connection.
With this function, the upstream communication system establishes as many TCP/ IP connections as required by the Panel Server. This is done by using the virtual server ID of the Modbus TCP/IP device managed by the Panel Server. The Panel Server establishes a single connection to the downstream Modbus TCP/IP device.
For more information about Modbus routing and assignment of virtual Modbus server IDs, see Examples of Modbus Routing, page 60.

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Examples of Modbus Routing

Presentation

This topic presents examples to illustrate how an upstream SCADA using Modbus TCP/IP accesses the devices connected to a Panel Server depending on the communication architecture using the Modbus virtual server ID. For detailed information about Modbus unit ID / server ID and virtual server ID, see definitions, page 56.
NOTE: Modbus routing should not be confused with network routing at the network (IP) layer.

Recommendations for Virtual Server ID Mapping
To ensure consistency of device data being communicated to upstream system, follow these rules for virtual server ID mapping:
· 1­99 for Modbus-SL devices · 100­199 for wireless devices · 200­247 for Modbus TCP/IP devices

Example of Modbus TCP/IP Requests for Wireless Devices
This example presents the Modbus TCP/IP requests for wireless devices.
Panel Server with IP address 10.10.11.12 is connected to: · a HeatTag configured with virtual server ID 101, and · an Acti9 Active configured with virtual server ID 102.
To collect and gather data from the wireless devices, the monitoring system will issue the following Modbus TCP/IP requests:
· 10.10.11.12, address 101 for HeatTag · 10.10.11.12, address 102 for Acti9 Active

Modbus TCP/IP request: 10.10.11.12 @101

PAS600
IP address: 10.10.11.12

Modbus TCP/IP request: 10.10.11.12 @102

HeatTag Virtual server ID: 101

Acti9 Active Virtual server ID: 102

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Example of Modbus TCP/IP Requests for Modbus-SL Devices

This example presents the Modbus TCP/IP requests for Modbus-SL devices when the serial physical address is used as virtual server ID.
Panel Server with IP address 10.10.11.12 is connected to: · an iEM3150 with physical address 1, and · an iEM3155 with physical address 2.
To collect and gather data from the Modbus RS485 devices, the monitoring system will issue the following Modbus TCP/IP requests:
· 10.10.11.12, address 1 for iEM3150 · 10.10.11.12, address 2 for iEM3155

Modbus TCP/IP request: 10.10.11.12 @1

PAS600 IP address: 10.10.11.12

Modbus TCP/IP request: 10.10.11.12 @2

iEM3150 Physical address: 1

iEM3155 Physical address: 2

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Example of Modbus TCP/IP Requests for Modbus-SL Devices With Virtual Server ID Different from the Physical Address

A virtual server ID which is different from the physical address can be used in the following cases:
· The physical address is already used as a virtual server ID for a different device (either a wireless, Modbus-SL, or Modbus TCP/IP device).
· This use case helps to apply a dedicated communication address plan for easier and consistent integration in the upstream system.
This example presents the Modbus TCP/IP requests when the virtual server ID of Modbus-SL devices is different from the serial physical address.
Panel Server with IP address 10.10.11.12 and virtual server ID 15 is connected to:
· an iEM3150 with physical address 100 and virtual server ID 10, and
· an iEM3155 with physical address 101 and virtual server ID 15.
To collect and gather data from the Modbus devices, the monitoring system will issue the following Modbus TCP/IP requests:
· 10.10.11.12, address 10 for iEM3150
· 10.10.11.12, address 2 for iEM3155

Modbus TCP/IP request: 10.10.11.12 @10

PAS600 IP address: 10.10.11.12

Modbus TCP/IP request: 10.10.11.12 @15

iEM3150 Physical address: 100 Virtual server ID: 10

iEM3155 Physical address: 101 Virtual server ID: 15

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Example of Modbus TCP/IP Requests for Devices in Separate Topology

This example presents the Modbus TCP/IP requests for devices in a separate topology.
Panel Server with · IP address on ETH1 port: 10.10.10.10 · IP address on ETH2 port: 192.168.10.1
is connected to: · a PM800 with IP address 192.168.10.2 and virtual server ID 200, and · a PM5563 with IP address 192.168.10.3 and virtual server ID 201
To collect and gather data from the Ethernet devices, the monitoring system will issue the following Modbus TCP/IP requests:
· 10.10.10.10, address 200 for PM800 · 10.10.10.10, address 201 for PM5563 Modbus service is to be enabled on ETH1.

Modbus TCP/IP request: 10.10.10.10 @200

Modbus TCP/IP request: 10.10.10.10 @201

ETH1 ETH2

ETH1 IP address

ETH2 IP address

10.10.10.10

192.168.10.1

PAS600

PM800

IP address: 192.168.10.2

Virtual server ID: 200

PM5563 IP address: 192.168.10.3 Virtual server ID: 201

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Example of Modbus TCP/IP Requests for Devices in Switched Topology

This solution offers multiple Modbus TCP client connections. If a device supports only one Modbus TCP/IP client, the Panel Server acts as a Modbus TCP/IP proxy and can support several upstream connections.
This example presents the Modbus TCP requests for devices in a switched topology.
Panel Server with IP address 10.10.10.10 is connected to:
· a PM800 with IP address 10.10.10.11 and virtual server ID 200, and
· a PM5563 with IP address 10.10.10.12 and virtual server ID 201.
To collect and gather data from the Ethernet devices, the monitoring system will issue the following Modbus TCP/IP requests in one of the following ways:
· Requests are issued directly to the downstream device:
10.10.10.11, address 255 for PM800
10.10.10.12, address 255 for PM5563
· or requests are issued through the Panel Server and the Modbus device discovery uses the virtual server ID:
10.10.10.10, address 200 for PM800
10.10.10.10, address 201 for PM5563

Modbus TCP/IP request: 10.10.10.10 @200

Modbus TCP/IP request: 10.10.10.11 @255

Modbus TCP/IP request: 10.10.10.12 @255

Modbus TCP/IP request: 10.10.10.10 @201

PAS600
IP address: 10.10.10.10

PM800
IP address: 10.10.10.11 Virtual server ID: 200

PM5563
IP address: 10.10.10.12 Virtual server ID: 201

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Example of Modbus TCP/IP Requests for Modbus-SL Devices under a Child Panel Server in Separate Topology

This example presents the Modbus TCP/IP requests for Modbus-SL devices when they are connected to a child/downstream Panel Server in a separate topology: the child/downstream Panel Server (PAS#2) is connected to one Ethernet port on the parent/upstream Panel Server (PAS#1).
For information on how to discover Modbus-SL devices connected to a child/ downstream Panel Server by using Panel Server webpages, see detailed topic, page 123.
PAS#1 with
· IP address on ETH1 port: 10.10.10.10
· IP address on ETH2 port: 192.168.10.10
is connected to child PAS#2 with IP address 192.168.10.11 and connected to:
· an iEM3150 with physical address 1, and
· an iEM3155 with physical address 2.
To access the Modbus-SL devices under the child/downstream Panel Server (PAS#2) from the monitoring system, first the Modbus-SL devices must be manually added to the parent/upstream Panel Server (PAS#1) with the Panel Server webpages:
· Manual addition of iEM3150 to PAS#1 is done by using 192.168.10.11, address 1, assigned to virtual server ID 200.
· Manual addition of iEM3155 to PAS#1 is done by using 192.168.10.11, address 2, assigned to virtual server ID 201.
Then to collect and gather data from the Modbus devices, the monitoring system will issue the following Modbus TCP/IP requests:
· 10.10.10.10, address 200 for iEM3150
· 10.10.10.10, address 201 for iEM3155

Modbus TCP/IP request: 10.10.10.10 @200

ETH1 ETH2

ETH1 IP address

ETH2 IP address

10.10.10.10

192.168.10.10

PAS#1

Modbus TCP/IP request:
10.10.10.10 @201
PAS#2 IP address: 192.168.10.11

iEM3150 Physical address: 1 Virtual server ID: 200

iEM3155 Physical address: 2 Virtual server ID: 201

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Data Publication

Data Publication

What’s in This Chapter
Publication on Schneider Electric Cloud ………………………………………………….67 Publication on SFTP Server …………………………………………………………………69

Presentation

You can publish data from Panel Server on the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages, at Settings > Publication > Publication method:
· Select Cloud (default value) to sent the logged data to the Schneider Electric cloud. See detailed topic, page 67.
· Select SFTP to send the logged data to an SFTP server. See detailed topic, page 69.

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Publication on Schneider Electric Cloud

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Presentation

EcoStruxure Panel Server provides connection to Schneider Electric cloud services such as EcoStruxure Energy Hub, EcoStruxure Facility Expert, EcoStruxure Asset Advisor, and EcoStruxure Resource Advisor.
NOTE: Schneider Electric cloud services and service of email notification on alarms, page 84 are mutually exclusive, that is, both features cannot be enabled concurrently.
IMPORTANT: If you exceed the limit of 100 alarms when adding a new device and you update the existing topology into the cloud, all alarms previously enabled by the Panel Server will be disabled.

Setting the Parameters
Publishing function is set on the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages, at Settings > Publication > Publication method > Cloud.
To publish data in the cloud, the Panel Server network settings must allow access to the internet (cloud). For example, DNS must be configured and a proxy setting may be needed. The firewall on your network may also need to be open to allow access to the Schneider Electric servers via port 443.

Enabling Schneider Electric Cloud Infrastructure

To enable Panel Server to access services of Schneider Electric cloud infrastructure, the access to the following URLs and ports must be authorized in LAN protection configuration:

URL https://cbbootstrap.gl.struxurewarecloud.com https://cnm-ih-na.azure- devices.net https://time.gl.struxurewarecloud.com https://etp.gl.struxurewarecloud.com https://remoteshell.rsp.schneider- electric.com https://cnmdapiappstna.blob.core.windows.net
https://cnmiothubappstna.blob.core.windows.net/file-upload

HTTPS Port 443 443 123 443 443 443
443

Description
Certificate based bootstrap
IoTHub
NTP server in ETP
Firmware versions in ETP
VPN server legacy
Allows the Panel Server to upload logs and diagnostics files upon request from Schneider Electric Customer Care Center. Allows the Panel Server to upload large topology (>250 kB) to the Schneider Electric cloud services.

Cloud Connection Settings

The following table describes the settings.

Parameter Cloud applications management
Connection status

Description
Buttons used to connect to and disconnect from the cloud: · Button Connect to connect the Panel Server to the Schneider Electric cloud. · Button Disconnect to disconnect from the Schneider Electric cloud.
Shows the Panel Server connection status to the cloud:

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Topology Publication period

Data Publication
Description
· Not connected NOTE: If the Panel Server does not succeed in connecting to the cloud, check that communication settings are correctly set, for example, proxy is required but not defined (see Troubleshooting, page 134).
· Connection in progress · Connected
Shows diagnostic of connection to the cloud: · Device activated indicates that the Panel Server is connected to the cloud services. · Device not registered indicates that the Panel Server is not recognized by the cloud services. · Network unreachable indicates that the Panel Server is not able to reach the Schneider Electric cloud platform. Check your network configuration including proxy. · Bad credentials indicates that the security certificates used to connect to the Schneider Electric cloud platform could not be validated. Check that date and time synchronization mode has been set as Cloud in the Panel Server webpages or EcoStruxure Power Commission software.
Publish topology button used to send the list of the devices connected to the Panel Server to the cloud, as well as information such as device name and label entered at commissioning, available measurements, and usage or other contextualization information.
NOTE: Topology does not contain personal data. Schneider Electric does not scan, nor use, nor sell this data. This data is for the sole usage of the customer.
The publication period is set by the cloud service and not editable.

Connecting to the Schneider Electric Cloud
To publish data and alarms on the Panel Server to Schneider Electric cloud: 1. In the Publication webpage, select Publication method > Cloud and click Connect. 2. Wait until Connection Status indicates Connected. 3. Click Publish topology to send information about the Panel Server and connected devices to the cloud. IMPORTANT: Every time you change the configuration of Panel Server or the connected devices, you must publish the topology again. Result: The sampler and publisher configuration is under control of the cloud service.
Disconnecting from Cloud Services
To temporarily disconnect Panel Server from Schneider Electric cloud: 1. Click Disconnect. 2. Wait until Connection Status indicates Not connected.

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Presentation

EcoStruxure Panel Server provides connection to an SFTP server.
If SFTP publication is active: · Alarms can be monitored and displayed in Panel Server webpages. · Alarms are not published in the CSV file. · Alarms are disabled for email notification.

Setting the Parameters
Publishing function is set on the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages, at Settings > Publication > Publication method > SFTP.

SFTP Publication Settings

The following table describes the settings.

Parameter Connection information

Settings Server
Port Authentication method

User ID Password Test connection Publication settings Publication format

Publication period Start

Description
The host name of the SFTP server can be defined as the IP address value or as, for example, mysftpserver.mydomain.com.
Used to define the SFTP server TCP port. It is usually set to 22.
Connection to the SFTP server is done with either user name and password or user name and SSH key in PEM (Privacy Enhanced Mail) format.
Used to type the username for SFTP server access.
Used to type the password for SFTP server access.
Button used to test connection to the SFTP server.
Used to select the exported file format: · JSON · CSV
Used to select the publication frequency to the SFTP server (default setting: 1h).
Button used to activate data publication to the SFTP server.

Connecting to SFTP Server
To connect the Panel Server to an SFTP server: 1. Configure data to be sampled by the Panel Server through the Panel Server web pages in Settings > Data management (see detailed topic, page 74) and activate sampling in Settings > Data management > Data Sampling.

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2. In the Settings > Publication webpage, select SFTP as Publication method.
By default SFTP data publications (CSV or JSON file format) are stored at the top of the hierarchical file tree of the SFTP server. If you customize the file path for the data storage, make sure that the path is created and validated on the SFTP server. For more information, refer to the user guide of your SFTP server.
3. To connect to the SFTP server, enter the user name and password or user name and SSH key in the Connection information section, and click Test connection.
When using SSH key authentication, key must be provided in PEM format (default setting when relying on OpenSSH version less than 7.8).
NOTE: If it is the first time the Panel Server connects to this SFTP server, a message appears and requests that you confirm the authenticity of the SFTP server.
4. Once the test is performed, the Panel Server webpage displays information:
· In case of success, a file has been successfully uploaded on the SFTP server.
· In case of dysfunction, check the SFTP server parameters, user credentials, and write access privileges on the SFTP server.
5. To publish data, set Publication settings and click Start.
Result: Data for one device, related to the selected sampling period, is published to SFTP, in the generic CSV file format, page 70.
6. If you update the SFTP server, the SFTP server fingerprint changes. In this case, click Test connection to allow you to connect to the SFTP server again.

Disconnecting from Publishing Services
To disconnect Panel Server from the SFTP server, click Stop.

File Format of CSV Publication
One .csv file is produced per downstream device and includes measurements configured with the same sampling period.
The name of the CSV files that are exported follows the naming convention ReducedID_DeviceName_DateTime.csv where:
· ReducedID is the internal identifier of the device, what enables that files produced are unique for devices that would share the same name (for example, 10_mb, 21_zd).
· DeviceName is the name given to the downstream device. · DateTime is the time stamp corresponding to when the file was published,
expressed down to the milliseconds in the format YYYYMMDDhhmmssSSS. Example: Considering the following file name: 11_mb_F160 3P 3P+N_20221104084830994.csv where:
· ReducedID is 11_mb. · DeviceNameis F160 3P 3P+N, name of the device.
NOTE: This name is the default value (product model) if the user has not updated it. · DateTime is 20221104084830994, that means, produced November 4, 2022 at 8:48:30.994.

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Row 1
2 3 4
5 6 7
8 and more

The following table provides the details of each row of the .csv file, with sample data:

Data in .csv file

Description

Gateway Name,Gateway SN,Gateway IP Address,Gateway MAC Address,Device Name,Device Local ID,Device Type ID,Device Type Name,Logging Interval, Historical Intervals

This row contains the column headings for the information provided in row 2:
· Gateway Name: name given to Panel Server during commissioning
· Gateway SN: serial number of Panel Server
· Gateway IP: IP address of Panel Server
· Gateway MAC Address: MAC address of Panel Server
· Device Name: name given to the device during commissioning
· Device Local ID: reference of the logged device, unique across Panel Server
· Device Type ID: device model
· Device Type Name: device model
· Logging Interval: sampling period expressed in minutes
· Historical Intervals: total number of rows of logged data in this file

Device TypeEcoStruxure Panel Server,542206310926,10.195.253.81,00:00:54: E5:8A:36,F160 3P 3P+N,modbus:1_mb_81,F160 3P 3P+N, F160 3P 3P+N,5,7

This row contains information about the Panel Server that produced the file, and the downstream device from which the measurements were sampled.

­

­

,,,Topic ID1,Topic ID2

This row contains the column headings for the topic IDs. A topic ID is a reference to the quantity being logged. The name given to a quantity may differ between devices and languages. Topic IDs are used to identify the quantity regardless of the device or language. Topic IDs are unique across the Panel Server.
NOTE: The first 3 commas are used for layout purposes in a spreadsheet application.

,,,”modbus:1_mb_VAB”,”modbus:1_mb_VAN”

This row contains the topic IDs of the measurements logged.

­

­

Error,UTC Offset (minutes),Local Time Stamp, RmsVoltagePhsAB (V),RmsVoltagePhsAN (V)

This row contains the column headings for the data logged in rows 8 and more:
· Error: 0 for success, 19 when at least one measurement was invalid or not available for sampling (NaN).
· UTC Offset (minutes): offset of local timestamp from UTC timezone.
· Local Time Stamp: date and time of the samples
From the fourth item onward, each measure is described by its name and unit (if known).

0,0,2022-11-04 08:10:00,127.80000305,235.3999939 These rows contain the logged data.

0,0,2022-11-04 08:15:00,128.1000061,235.69999695

0,0,2022-11-04 08:20:00,127.69999695,234.8999939

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Date and Time

Date and Time

Presentation

The date and time function is used to configure date and time either manually or with automatic synchronization. Accurate date and time are required to enable TLS certificate validity checking, as well as to obtain properly time- stamped logs.
EcoStruxure Panel Server date and time are used for time stamping events to provide a chronological order.

Setting the Parameters
The date and time function is set as follows: · With EcoStruxure Power Commission (EPC) software · On the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages, at Settings > General > Date and time

General Settings
Parameter Synchro mode

The following table describes the settings and where they are available.

Description
Used to select the date and time configuration mode of the EcoStruxure Panel Server:
· Select Manual to set the date and time manually in the dedicated fields.
· Select NTP to synchronize the date and time automatically with an external NTP server.
· Select Cloud (default setting) to synchronize the date and time automatically with an NTP server hosted by Schneider Electric cloud services.

EPC software

Webpages

NTP Server Settings

The following parameters are displayed only when the parameter of date and time synchronization mode is set to NTP.
The following table describes the settings and where they are available.

Parameter Mode
Polling interval (s)

Description

EPC software

Used to select the synchronization mode:

· Select Static to set NTP server address manually.

· Select DHCP (default setting) to obtain date and time automatically from the NTP server that is specified by a DHCP server.

NOTE: To use DHCP mode, the network settings must be set to DHCP (see related topic, page 38).

Allows you to enter the polling interval to set how frequently (in

­

seconds) the EcoStruxure Panel Server requests updates from

the time server.

· 64

· 128

· 256

· 512

· 1024

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Parameter Primary server address Secondary server address

Description Used to enter the primary NTP server address when the
parameter NTP settings > Mode is set to Static.
Used to enter the secondary NTP server address when the
parameter NTP settings > Mode is set to Static.

EcoStruxure Panel Server

EPC software

Webpages

Setting Date and Time Manually

EcoStruxure Panel Server date and time can be set manually:
· With EcoStruxure Power Commission (EPC) software
By manually setting the date and time in the dedicated fields.
By user-initiated synchronization with date and time of the PC running EcoStruxure Power Commission software.
· On the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages, at Settings > General > Date & Time > General settings > Synchro mode > Manual By user-initiated synchronization with date and time of the PC.
The following parameters are displayed only when the parameter of date and time synchronization mode is set to Manual.

Parameter Date & Time

Description
Used to set the date by using a date picker. Set time in UTC +00:00.

EPC software

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Data Sampling

Presentation

The Panel Server allows the sampling of data from each connected device. The function differs depending on the Panel Server model.

Data Sampling on Panel Server Universal
Data sampling is activated and automatically configured when a cloud connection is enabled. The memory capability is limited to 2,000 measurements, with limits of 500 measurements per minute and 100 alarms. Data measured on the connected devices is sampled and published to the cloud applications when sampling is activated. The data is logged into a buffer which is used to buffer data when cloud connection is lost. In case of connection loss, data is stored up to one month and published to the cloud application when the connection is restored. This function is only active when the Panel Server Universal is used to connect to a cloud application. It is not active when the Panel Server is used as a gateway connected to an edge control upper system (for example, EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert, EcoStruxure Power Operation, EcoStruxure Building Operation) or thirdparty software.
In the case of cloud connection, the sampling configuration (set of measurements and sampling period) is set automatically by the cloud system. Data sampling settings are not editable with Panel Server webpages and EcoStruxure Power Commission software.

Data Sampling on Panel Server Advanced
The data sampling commissioning screen allows you to configure the measurements to be sampled and logged for each device in the system when the Panel Server Advanced is used as an energy server and not connected to a cloud application. Data is logged in the logging memory. It is approximately 3 years of data of a system. For details about the number of logged data, see calculation of logged measurements, page 75.
Data sampling settings are editable with Panel Server webpages (see details, page 75).
IMPORTANT: If the settings of any measurement are modified, historical data for this measurement are lost.
When a Panel Server Advanced is connected to a cloud application, the data that are being sampled and published are logged in the Panel Server Advanced in addition to being published to the cloud application. The logged data can be seen in the trending screens. The sampling and publishing configuration is directly received from the cloud application and cannot be set with the Panel Server commissioning webpages. The logging memory of the Panel Server Advanced serves as a buffer if the cloud connection is lost. The data is published when the cloud connection is restored.

Setting the Parameters
Data sampling is set on the EcoStruxure Panel Server webpages, at Settings > Data Management > Data sampling.

Data Sampling Activation and Reset
The following table describes the settings.

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Parameter Activation mode
Flush data

EcoStruxure Panel Server
Description Used to activate/deactivate data sampling by the Panel Server.
· Click button Activate sampling to activate the function. · Click button Deactivate sampling to deactivate the
function. Used to delete all sampling data. To delete data:
1. Deactivate data. 2. Click button Flush data.

Selecting Measurements to Log (Advanced Model)
Configuring data sampling is a feature of Panel Server Advanced.
Data sampling must be done when the Panel Server Advanced is used as an energy server and not connected to a cloud application. If the Panel Server Advanced is connected to a cloud application, the sampling configuration is received from the cloud application.
The maximum number of measured data is 788,400,000. Measured data means one point of measurement on one device.
You can calculate the maximum duration (in days) of data logging for your system by dividing the maximum number of measured data (788,400,000) by the number of measured data for each device per hour.
IMPORTANT: Consider how much data is being logged across the devices when defining the sampling parameters for the system. To maintain system performance, it is recommended to follow these performance criteria:
· The number of individual data points that can be sampled is limited to 2,000 simultaneous samples from different devices whatever the type (wireless, Modbus-SL, or Modbus TCP/IP)
· with a max

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