IbaDAQ-C independent data acquisition device

Error LED: Red, indicating hardware error.

Lic/Dat LED: Indicates license status and data recording status.

PDA1/PDA2 LED: User customizable LED that can be configured in ibaPDA to display specific signal status.

Operating components:

ON/OFF switch (S11): Short press to achieve normal system shutdown; Long press (>5 seconds) to force power off.

Rotary switch (S1): Used to configure the IP address allocation method for network interfaces (see Section 6 for details).

Software functions and communication capabilities

The core software platform of ibaDAQ-C is ibaPDA, and its standard version provides acquisition authorization for 64 signals, which can be extended to a maximum of 1024 signals through authorization. This software supports the following key functions:

Built in communication protocol interface

The device comes with ibaPDA Interface PLC Xplorer authorization from the factory, supporting direct data collection from various mainstream PLC systems without the need for additional programming. The supported PLC systems include:

SIMATIC S7

Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix)

ABB AC 800M / PEC

Beckhoff TwinCAT

B&R

CODESYS

Mitsubishi MELSEC

OMRON

SIGMATEK

Bachmann M1

Built in cloud connectivity and data flow capability

MQTT support: Built in ibaPDA Interface MQTT and ibaPDA Data-Store-MQTT-16 authorization, supports data stream transmission through MQTT messaging protocol, and achieves integration with industrial IoT platforms.

MindSphere Cloud Connection: Built in ibaPDA-Data-Store-MindSphere-16 authorization, supporting direct data writing to the Siemens MindSphere cloud platform for cloud based analysis and processing.

Scalability

Users can purchase additional authorizations as needed to expand the number of signals or add other communication interfaces, such as Generic UDP, Generic TCP, etc.

Installation and Initial Configuration

DIN rail installation and disassembly

Installation steps:

Insert the top of the DIN rail hook on the back of the device into the rail.

Press the device downwards and backwards to lock it onto the guide rail. If necessary, a straight screwdriver can be used to assist in pulling down the hook.

Connect a 24V DC power supply (note correct polarity).

Connect the Ethernet cable.

Disassembly steps:

Turn off the device power and unplug all cables.

Insert a Phillips screwdriver into the pull tab of the DIN rail hook.

Pry the screwdriver upwards to unlock the hook.

Pull out the device forward and lift it up.

Initial configuration method

IbaDAQ-C supports multiple initial configuration methods, and users can choose according to on-site conditions:

Method 1: Configure through network (recommended)

IP address allocation: The default position of the rotary switch S1 is "1", indicating DHCP activation. The device will automatically obtain an IP address from the network. Users can access the device (such as daq-c-00000 2) by using the hostname daq-c -<serial number>.

Connect ibaPDA client: Start ibaPDA client on another computer and enter the hostname or IP address of ibaDAQ-C (default port 9170) in the server selection dialog box.

Start configuration: After successful connection, you can configure data collection through the ibaPDA client.

Fixed IP settings: If there is no DHCP server on the network, S1 can be rotated to "2". At this time, the IP addresses of interfaces X21 and X22 are fixed to 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.2, and users can configure them through point-to-point connections.

Method 2: Configure through local peripherals

Connect the monitor (via DisplayPort), USB keyboard, and mouse to the device.

Power on, the device will automatically log in to the system after startup (default user: daq, password: daq).

Launch the ibaPDA client from the Windows Start menu and perform local configuration.

Method 3: Configure through Remote Desktop

Users can start Windows Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc) on the configured computer, enter the hostname or IP address of ibaDAQ-C, and remotely log in to the device desktop for configuration.

Detailed explanation of network configuration

The two Ethernet interfaces of ibaDAQ-C support flexible address allocation strategies, enabling physical isolation between IT networks and process networks.

Configuration method:

Place the rotary switch S1 in position "0" to enable user-defined configuration.

In the I/O Manager of ibaPDA, select the ibaDAQ-C node and enter the "Info" tab.

In the "Network settings" area, configure the X21 and X22 interfaces respectively:

Using DHCP: When enabled, the interface automatically obtains an address from the DHCP server.

Static IP: After disabling DHCP, you can manually enter the IP address and subnet mask.

Click<Apply settings>to make the configuration effective.

This configuration allows users to connect X21 to the IT network (for remote access and data upload), while X22 connects to a separate process network (for collecting PLC data), thereby enhancing network security.

Advanced configuration in ibaPDA

Equipment Node Configuration

In the I/O Manager of ibaPDA, the ibaDAQ-C node provides multiple configuration options:

Configuration tab: Enable the 'In use' option to activate the device as a data source. Real time display of the current LED status and rotary switch position in the interface.