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Getting Started with Configurations

This section walks a first-time user through the steps of getting connected to the RediGate, creating an initial configuration, uploading the configuration, and logging into the user interface menu to observe its operation.

Starting the RediGate

If you are starting the RediGate for the first time, or if you don't know the Ethernet IP address, you will need to connect to the COM0 serial port to log in to the system console. Use a null modem serial cable between the RediGate and a configuration PC.

You should also connect the RediGate to the same Ethernet network as the configuration PC, or directly using a crossover Ethernet cable (you may need to configure the PC to a compatible IP address in this case).

If you are using Windows, it is recommended that you install the PuTTY program to your computer. PuTTY provides both serial and secure shell (SSH) network access to the RediGate user and administrative menus.

Installing the ACE Program

In order to configure the RediGate, you will need to install the ACE program. The basic instructions are outlined here, but see the ACE Operation Manual (https://ftp.elecsyscorp.com/RediGate/Manuals/ACE%20Operation%20Manual.pdf) for more complete instructions on installing and using the ACE program utilities.

1. Download the latest ACE Editor software installation from http://redigate.elecsyscorp.com/software 

2. Choose a version to download. There are two options: Online Install and Offline Install.
   
   The Online Install version can be used if your configuration PC is connected to the Internet. This version will check for updates each time it runs, and you will be prompted when there is an update available.
   The Offline Install version must be used if your configuration PC does not have access to the Internet. This version will not check for updates, and you are responsible for downloading and updating the application when an update becomes available.
   
   

   Uninstall Previous Versions

   If you have a previous version of ACE installed on your machine, you may need to uninstall that version prior to installing the current version of ACE Editor.

   • You can install ACE Editor version 3.6.x on the same machine as a previously installed ACE Editor version 3.5.x or earlier, if desired.
   • If you are updating ACE Editor 3.6.x from a previous 3.6.x, but from a different installation location (different folder, or Online/Offline difference), you must uninstall the existing version first.

   Uninstalling and reinstalling the ACE Editor will not delete your existing Working Folder (configuration directory), including configuration and template files with one exception: If you uninstall ACE Editor that is version 3.0 through 3.5.x, the "DefaultTemplate.xml" file will be removed during the uninstall and replaced with the reinstall. If you wish to retain your existing DefaultTemplate.xml, either rename or back-up this file before uninstalling the program.

   Newer versions of ACE Editor can use the same Working Folder (configuration directory) as earlier versions.

3. (Offline Install only) – Click the Offline Install link on the RediGate software site, and download the .zip file. This will be stored into your Downloads folder.
   Create a folder (such as "C:\Temp"), and extract the files from the .zip file into the folder. If you plan for multiple users to install ACE Editor in a shared working environment, you can extract the files to a common network folder accessible to all users.
   
   

   Temporary Install Location

   Note: When performing the Offline Install to upgrade an already-installed ACE Editor, you must use the same folder to install the update from which it was installed originally. If not, you will get an error and have to uninstall the old version and reinstall the new.

      

4. (Offline Install only) – Run the setup or setup.exe application to install the ACE Editor.
   
      
   
   
5. (Online Install only) – Click the Online Install link on the RediGate software site. This will download the ConfigEditor.application file and store it to your Downloads folder.
   Open the ConfigEditor.application file. Prompts may differ depending on your Web browser – a typical example is shown below.
   
   
   
   
6. Follow the prompts to continue the installation.
   
   Click the Install button.
   
   
   
   Click "More info" to reveal the app information, and click the "Run anyway" button.
   
      
   
   
   
7. The ACE Editor will open immediately, if the installation was successful.
   Whenever ACE Editor is opened, it will install the following files, if they don't already exist:
   * Program icons and TeraTerm application into a private user application directory (such as %LOCALAPPDATA%\Elecsys\ACE).
   * DefaultTemplate.xml file into the current Working Folder (configuration directory, such as Documents\Elecsys\ACE).
   
   To install the program icons when prompted, select Icons or Icons.zip, and click Open.
   OldIcons.zip is a set of older icons used by legacy customers.
   (Source install directory for the icons is, for example, %LOCALAPPDATA%\Apps\2.0\0K3CR1Y1.46N\W2JLTGBR.D31\conf..tion_ea1bfc80a8729bec_0003.0006_710bfa536f49dce9).
   
   
   
   
8. The ACE Editor will open to a blank screen. Now you are ready to open, create, or modify your XML configuration files.
   
   
   
   
   

Download Latest Default Configuration

1. Determine the model number of your RediGate by locating the part number on the back of the device
   1. RediGate model number includes RG-1xx for 100 series or RG-4xx for 400 series.
      

2. Visit http://redigate.elecsyscorp.com/software and download the latest Default Configuration for your particular model number.
   
   

   You will need to extract the .xml file from the .zip file you downloaded from the website. By default, ACE stores configuration files in the Documents\Elecsys\ACE\CFG folder, but you can store the configuration in any file location accessible by the ACE program.
3. Open the extracted default configuration with ACE
   

Upload Configuration to RediGate

Upload via Ethernet – SSL

Upload via Serial – Tera Term

Diagnostics – Connecting via Putty

1. In the ACE Configuration Editor, select File | Connect to Device.
   
2. If you are using an RS-232 (RediGate 400 series)) or USB serial (RediGate 100 series) port, select the "USB/Serial" toggle button.
   
   1. You will want to make sure you select the COM port that corresponds to your RS-232 or USB serial driver.
      
3. If you have already set the IP address in the RediGate, select "Secure Shell (SSH)" to connect over the network.
   
   
   
   1. For IP connections, enter the IP address in the "Host Address" field. The "Port" will typically be 22.
      
      

4. Enter login credentials. This should be the User Name and Password currently configured in the RediGate, as shown in the "System" object of the ACE configuration. By default, the username/password for general access is user/user. Please refer to your RediGate configuration to determine the correct username/password combination:

   
   
5. When you have successfully connected, you should see the following screen:
   

Host Configuration

Your RediGate 400 can connect to multiple host systems over a variety of communications paths including cellular, Ethernet, and/or external satellite. The instructions below demonstrate how to edit your configuration for connectivity to your host system.

Choosing between Cellular and Ethernet Connectivity

By default, the RediGate uses the first default gateway it can find to connect to an outside network. If your Ethernet port is setup with a default gateway to where the host server is located, the RediGate will by default use the Ethernet port to connect . If you would like the RediGate to use the cellular connection by default, you will need to set the "default gateway" parameter on the Ethernet port to 0.0.0.0.
Ethernet ports that are setup for DHCP (0.0.0.0 for IP, Subnet, and Gateway) will always use the default gateway they are assigned by the router, and thus without custom configuration using routing tables, you cannot program the RediGate to use the cellular connection if the default gateway provided by the DHCP connection has a path to the host server.

Ethernet Host Configuration

1. To set the Ethernet properties, click on the "Ethernet 0" object
   

2.  Set the Network Card IP, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway appropriately for the network that you are using with the RediGate, leaving the other options default as shown below
   

   DHCP

   If you would like your Ethernet port to obtain it's address via DHCP, enter 0.0.0.0 for the Network Card IP, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway

3. Save your settings and upload the configuration to your device

Sim Card Installation (GSM, AT&T)

Cellular Host Configuration (GSM, AT&T)

Cellular Host Configuration (CDMA, Verizon)

Testing Connectivity – Ping Utility

Download and Install Latest Update Tarball

We are constantly adding new protocols, host platforms, and features to the RediGate platform, so it is a good idea to check and make sure your RediGate software is up-to-date.

1. Download the "Latest Update Tarball" for your RediGate 100 Series or 400 Series device from the Software page.
2. If you wish to validate the SHA checksum of the downloaded file, see the Change Log documents at the above link.
3. Open up your device's configuration using ACE

4. Select "File → Upload XML to Device", and make sure the "Upload additional file(s)" box is checked
   
   
   

   Do not change tar filename

   Sometimes a Web browser may change the filename during download. In order for the .tar.gz to be properly installed, you must upload the file with its original filename. Uploading a file with a space in it (such as "2017-01-03-1400-RegiGate_400_7_ZEUS_3.12_07█(1).tar.gz" ) will prevent the RediGate from properly installing the update, and may cause issues with future updates.

   Also, do not unzip and upload the contents of the ".tar.gz" file; upload the original .tar.gz file with its full name and file extension.

5. Click "Upload", "Add File", and then select the downloaded tar.gz file
   

6. After the upload, you device will reset and contain the latest firmware

   Confirm Software Version

   You can confirm the version of software on your RediGate by logging into Putty. The screenshot below shows a RediGate with V:5.7.2016-12-29-1000:

   

Setting the RediGate's System Clock

A number of RediGate features (TLS and Store and Forward, for example) depend on the RediGate having an accurate system clock. Follow the steps below to check and set the system time on your RediGate:

Where Do I Go From Here?

Once you have read and completed the steps in this Getting Started Guide, you can go on to configure your RediGate according to the needs of the system.  There are a number of example configurations and tutorials on the Example Configurations page that walk you through connecting your RediGate to common field devices (such as Modbus) and host platforms (such as Ignition and IBM Bluemix/Watson).