How to configure Moxa to VMS
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
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
By default, there is no password but you can add this if you want
When you know Moxa IP address, open System Manager
Go to the second tab; VMS Servers
Then double click Digital I/O, this opens a new window that shows what Inputs and Output are configured in the system
To add Moxa, you need to click Add I/O driver button
This opens a new window where you can fill in Moxa information
First, you need to select Model moxaiodriver
Give the number of inputs
Give the number of Outputs
Moxa IP-address
And the last password if you have added this
Then click OK
After adding system is updating settings and show Moxa information
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
You can also change the name for these inputs and outputs using the Inputs and Outputs tabs
If you want to use this input as Alarm input, you only need to create an alarm
You can create an alarm using that same server where you added this Moxa
Open Alarm and start creating alarm normally but use Trigger this Moxa input which you earlier added to the system
And last press OK to save this alarm
When an alarm is saved to the system you can find it under the Alarm section