Installation Instructions
Ethernet Interface Module
Module d'interface Ethernet
Del software de interfaz de Ethernet
General Information
The Ethernet Interface Module (EIM) is a device that
makes communications from a PC to a Greengate
panel or network of panels possible over an Internet
connection. The PC can be local within the building
complex or located at a remote location.
The Ethernet Interface Module (EIM) converts data
packets sent over the TCP/IP connection to RS-232
communications. One Ethernet Interface Module (EIM)
is needed per Lighting Control Network unless using the
VisionTouch software. If VisionTouch software is being
used, it is recommended that an Ethernet Interface
Module be dedicated to VisionTouch use. Please contact
technical support for further details. If panels are not
networked, one Ethernet Interface Module (EIM) will be
needed per panel. The Ethernet Interface Module (EIM)
Device Package comes with the following:
Ethernet Interface Module (EIM) device
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AC Power Adapter
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Cable Package (Contains a crossover cable for
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configuration, one phone style serial cable and adapter
head for connection to the lighting panel.)
Status LEDs
RS232 Port
Model# EIM
Reset Button
Power
Input
RJ54 Ethernet Port
Typical Layouts
The Ethernet Interface Module may be used to allow
access only from within the internal building LAN or
may also be set up by a qualified network administrator
for external access through the internet. The following
pictures depict these types of configurations.
TCP/IP Internet Connection from a Remote Location
ROUTER
INTERNET
Lighting Software set
FIREWALL
up to talk to lighting
control panels using
Firewall IP Address
64.30.7.31 and
Firewall
Port 10001.
HUB/SWITCH
Remote Computer
with Lighting Software
TCP/IP Intranet Connection from a Local Location
NOTE: In this scenario, it is not necessary
to access the external, public internet. The
Ethernet Interface Module may be
accessed directly.
Lighting Software
set up to talk to
lighting control
panels using EIM IP
Address 10.0.0.1
and EIM Port 10001
HUB/
SWITCH
Local Computer with
Lighting Software
INS #
Lighting Control Panel Connected
to Lighting Control Network
Firewall Public IP Address: 64.30.7.31
Ethernet
Firewall Port for EIM: 10001 - This
Interface
should be the same port number as
Module
the port assigned in the EIM
Firewall Port 10001 is assigned to
(EIM)
direct all traffic coming to this port to
private IP Address 10.0.0.1
Ethernet Interface Module
Private IP Address: 10.0.0.1
EIM Port Assigned: 10001
Lighting Control Panel Connected
to Lighting Control Network
Ethernet Interface
Module (EIM)
Ethernet Interface Module Private IP
Address: 10.0.0.1
EIM Port Assigned: 10001