In this article, we configure Moxa to VMS and how to use Moxa input as alarm input.
VMS supports all Moxa devices which has MXIO supported.
Step-by-step guide
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If you want to change the Moxa IP address; the default IP address is 192.168.127.254; please check the correct IP address in the Moxa manual
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By default, there is no password but you can add this if you want
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When you know Moxa IP address, open System Manager
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Go to the second tab; VMS Servers
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Then double click Digital I/O, this opens a new window that shows what Inputs and Output are configured in the system
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To add Moxa, you need to click Add I/O driver button
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This opens a new window where you can fill in Moxa information
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First, you need to select Model moxaiodriver
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Give the number of inputs
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Give the number of Outputs
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Moxa IP-address
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And the last password if you have added this
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Then click OK
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After adding system is updating settings and show Moxa information
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In this example, you see that Moxa has 1 input and 1 output. The number in parentheses tells us which is this input or output number in the system
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You can also change the name for these inputs and outputs using the Inputs and Outputs tabs
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If you want to use this input as Alarm input, you only need to create an alarm
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You can create an alarm using that same server where you added this Moxa
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Open Alarm and start creating alarm normally but use Trigger this Moxa input which you earlier added to the system
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And last press OK to save this alarm
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When an alarm is saved to the system you can find it under the Alarm section