BARIONET

100
Quick Install Guide
Version 2.0
IP Automation Controller with Modbus / TCP and SNMP Support

Package contents
a Barionet 100
b 3wire bus cable

Mounting, Wiring and Setup

Slide the device upwards onto the DIN rail. Push it up and towards the rail
until it snaps onto the upper rail edge. For wiring information please refer
to the second page. Before powering the device please read the user
manual available on www.barix.com.

Firmware
This device comes preloaded with standard firmware.
Alternative firmware can be downloaded from www.barix.com.

Support
For support please contact your local dealer or visit www.barix.com.

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J1 LAN port 10/100 (RJ45) J4 Power bus

Pin Description Pin Description

1 TX+ (Transmit data) 1 Power +9..30 VDC (out 1A max.)

2 TX- (Transmit data) 2 Ground (GND)

3 TxD (Receive data) 3 Defaults (for factory defaults reverting see manual!)

6 GND (Receive data)

7 RTS (Ready to send) J5 Dallas 1-wire® bus

8 CTS (Clear to send)
Pin Description
Left LED Link, right LED Activity (speed/color code see manual)
1 Power +9..30 VDC (out 1A max.)

2 Ground (GND)
J2 RS-232 serial port 3 1-wire data
Pin Description
2 RxD (Receive data) J6 I/O and Power (4Watt max.)
3 TxD (Transmit data)
Pin Description
5 GND (Ground)
1..4 Input 1..4 Analog 0..5 VDC or Digital (close to Ground)
7 RTS (Ready to send)
5..8 Input 5..8 Digital (close to Ground)
8 CTS (Clear to send)
9 Ground for Inputs
1,4,6,9 not connected
10..13 Output 1-4 Digital (Open Collector 0..24 VDC, 100 mA)

14 Ground for Outputs

J3 Relay outputs (250VAC, 5A) 15 Power In + 9..30VDC

Pin Description 16 Power In -

1 Relay 2 common

2 Relay 2 normally open J7 RS-422/485 port (det. screw term. block)

3 Relay 2 normally closed Pin 422 485
4 Relay 1 common 1,6 Shield Shield
5 Relay 1 normally open 2 RXA Not used
6 Relay 1 normally closed 3 RXB Not used

4 TXA A

5 TXB B
3 Setting temporary IP address STEP 5
using ARP command Now we have to make the Barionet listen to the IP
address «192.168.0.6» using the Telnet command. To do so
This procedure will work only in a local network. type into the command window telnet 192.168.0.6 1
After this procedure the temporary IP will be active and hit the «Enter» key (the number «one» must be there for
only until restart/reboot. After a restart the procedure this command to work correctly !!!). The Barionet will imme-
has to be repeated. diately refuse the connection on port 1, but will be available
for browser access as long as the device stays powered.
STEP 1
Either use a network cable to link the Barionet and STEP 6
the PC directly, or connect the Barionet to the PC To check if the Barionet is responding you can use
via your network switch and power the device. Make the ping command again. To do so type ping 192.168.0.6
sure that you have a valid static IP address configured on and hit the «Enter» key. If you do get a reply the IP address
your PC (e.g. 192.168.0.2) 192.168.0.6 can be used to access the Barionet using a web
browser. Please go back to section «2 Network configuration
STEP 2 by web browser» to configure a static IP address. If you do get
Windows : For a command window. click on «Start», click «request timed out» then please repeat step 5 carefully (you
on «Run..», in the «Open» field type cmd , click on «OK». most likely mistyped the telnet command) or repeat the entire
OSX / Linux : Open a terminal window. procedure. If the ARP method does not work for you, refer to
the user manual for further methods.
STEP 3
Please proceed to step 4 if you linked the PC directly to 4 Troubleshooting
the device in step 1. To ensure that you use a free IP
address (not already used by another device in the network) • If the power status LED (PWR) stays dark check the power
please use the Ping command. To verify availability in cabling (installation step 2).
this example we assume the PC to have the IP address •C  heck if the LINK LED (on J1) is lit, if it is not then
«192.168.0.2» and want to check if «192.168.0.6» is free. check your network cabling.
Type ping 192.168.0.6 and hit the «Enter» key. You • If you have doubts about the current device settings
should get no reply which gives you reasonable assertion you can revert the device to its factory defaults by
that the «pinged» IP is available. following the procedure explained in the manual.

STEP 4 For information about our products, manuals, technical

Look for the Barionet’s MAC address printed on a documentation, latest firmware, support and access to
label on the bottom of the device (12 hex digits, separated the user forum please visit www.barix.com.
by a hyphen every 2 digits). Type into the windows com-
mand window
arp -s 192.168.0.6 00-08-E1-00-B1-77
or on a OSX or Linux system type into the terminal
arp -s 192.168.0.6 00:08:E1:00:B1:77
and hit the «Enter» key (replace the digits according to your
devices MAC address). You must have administrative rights
to be able to do so (sudo on OSX / Linux).

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1 Installation 2 Network configuration
by web browser
STEP 1
Plug a standard (straight) network cable (not included) Most Barix applictaions require no configuration but use
into the network port (J1) of the Barionet and the other end DHCP to configure network settings dynamically.
into your hub or switch. If you need to use static (fixed) network settings follow
You can also use a crossover network cable (not included) steps 1 to 3, otherwise continue from step 4.
for a direct connection to your PC.
STEP 1
STEP 2 Open your web browser.
To power the device wire the positive terminal of your power
supply (9..30 VDC, not included) to pin 15 (Power In +) and STEP 2
the negative terminal to pin 16 (Power In -) of connector J6. Enter the IP address of the Barionet and press Enter
(Example: 192.168.0.12). Click on the Configuration button,
STEP 3 then go to Advanced Settings/Network.
Connect your power supply to an electrical outlet.

STEP 4
The LNK LED will light up green signalling established
link.The ACT LED will blink while Barionet acquires an IP
address, (if no DHCP server is available this can take up to
5 minutes).
See the next page for the ARP command procedure, or STEP 3
use the “Barix Discovery Tool” Java application (download In order to make the application work (e.g. "Digital I/O and
the latest version from www.barix.com) on your computer Serial Tunnel") the following parameters must be set (check
(Windows, Mac or Linux) and click the “Get” button to find with your network administrator):
out which IP address the device has obtained (see picture • s tatic IP address (the default «0.0.0.0» sets automatic
at the bottom of the page). Make sure that the Ethernet discovery: BootP, DHCP) and netmask
address (MAC) matches your device (see label on the If you your devices are connected via routers also:
bottom of the device). •G  ateway IP address
Hit the «Apply» button to save all changes. The device will
Now that you know the IP address proceed to the next reboot with the configured IP address.
section “Network configuration by web browser”.
STEP 4
If you were not able to obtain the device’s current To complete the application setup, download the firmware
IP address with the previous steps see section documentation from www.barix.com. Download the
"Troubleshooting". product manual for additional information about the hard-
ware installation, technical and mechanical details
as well as instructions on updating or changing the loaded
application and firmware.