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Connecting devices

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of connecting devices to ecologOne, detailing the steps, requirements, and troubleshooting tips for establishing successful connections. It begins with an explanation of the device connection process, highlighting the need for interface-dependent information alongside device class and alias configurations.

Connecting a device

To connect a device to ecologOne select the Connect button on the top right:


The following dialog will open:

To connect a device you have to enter interface dependent information. The device class and alias are interface independent.

The supported Device Classes:

  • ecomatController / ecomatBasic (min. FW 3.2.0.3)
  • ecomatDisplay 4.3" (min. FW 2.0.0.11)
  • BasicSystem

The alias is an user-defined name to recognize your device for later sessions. If no alias is set ecologOne will provide a name containing the productcode and the serialnumber.

Connecting via Ethernet

To establish a connection to a device via ethernet, select Ethernet as Network and enter additionally to the base information:

  • IP Address
  • Port

Connecting via CAN

To establish a connection to a device via CAN, select CAN as Network and enter additionally to the base information:

  • Interface (the physical interface used to connect via CAN)
  • Node ID
  • Baudrate

Supported USB-to-CAN adapter on Windows

The following USB-to-CAN adapter are supported when using ecologOne on Windows:

  • CANFox
  • IXXAT
  • Peak
ℹ Info :
Make sure that you have installed the latest driver of your USB-to-CAN adapter. To get the latest CANFox driver check the ecologOne delivery package which contains a driver folder. When using non ifm USB-to-CAN adapter, you need to download the driver on the according website
⚠ Warning :
The driver for the CANFox needs to be minimum MT_API V7.04.9900.

Login

After entering valid communication parameters the device will ask you to login. If no password is set on the device proceed without entering a password. If a password is set on the device, enter it and login.

ℹ Info :
Default username and password of the different devices:
  • ecomatController / ecomatBasic
    • user: admin
    • no password
  • ecomatDisplay 4.3"
    • user: ecologconnect
    • password: ecologconnect
Connection list

If the device was connected successfully it will appear in the connection list:

If the device was connected the green button indicates that the device was connected successfully. Additionally the name of the device, the productcode, the used interface and communication parameters are shown.


Start using the connected device

After successfully connecting a device, you can use the configuration icon to step into working with the device:

Possible problems during establishing a connection

General
  • Is the device switched on?
  • Are all cable connections correctly connected?
  • Is the target device in an operating mode that allows a connection? Refer to the user documentation of the device.
Ethernet
  • Is the target device fundamentally reachable in the network? Does the target device respond to a ping command? If not:
    • Check IP Address and Port of the device
    • Is the PC in the same subnet as the target device? Is the subnetmask setting correct?
    • Is a firewall preventing communication?
CAN
  • Is the USB-to-CAN adapter operational? Is the correct driver for the CAN adapter installed correctly?
  • Does the configured baudrate match the baudrate set on the target device?
  • Is the Node ID correct?
  • Are there other devices with another baudrate on the CAN bus?


Disconnecting a device

To disconnect a device, you have to click on the disconnect icon in the actions column of a device:

After disconnecting, the device will not be removed from the connection list. You can close your browser or stop the ecologOne service without losing the connection information. The green dot turn grey, indicating that the device is not connected anymore:


Reconnecting a device

If you want to reconnect the device that was disconnected, without entering connection parameters again, click on the connect symbol inside the devices row:

The process will be afterwards the same as after inputting the communication parameters when connecting a device.


Removing a device

To remove a device completely from ecologOne, means losing connection information for a reconnect, select the bin icon in the devices row:


Afterwards the device is completely removed from the connection list: