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Local and Remote Access Ports
The Pulsar Edge provides ports for both local and remote access. Access to these ports depends on the
specific Pulsar Edge controller configuration. Various versions of the Pulsar Edge provide front access
through a local DB-9 RS232 asynchronous serial port. Asynchronous RS232 connectivity is also available
through an RJ45 receptacle in specific controller configurations. A USB terminal connection is also
provided in specific controller configurations. The Pulsar Edge’s integrated Ethernet port can also be
configured to for local craft port use. A standard RJ45 connection located is provided for access.
Depending on the system, this connection can be located at the rear or front of the shelf or system.
Following are sample depiction of these interfaces.
Web Pages
Using a standard browser or the EasyView 2 graphical user interface program provides the best
mechanism for accessing the controller. All items accessible from the front panel are available through
these interfaces. In addition, features like custom alarm mapping are available through the remote
interfaces but is not available through the front panel. In general, front panel items are mapped over
and are easily identified within the web page menu tabs.
Front panel “Configuration” found in Web page “Settings”
Front panel “Control/Operation” found in Web page “Maintenance”
Front panel “Status/History” found in Web page Home Page/Settings/Reports
Controller features and operation will be identified using the web page perspective. Once connected
through the network port or the serial port using the EasyView 2 GUI, a Home page similar to that
below is presented. The Home Page tabs are partitioned as follows:
Port Description
Front Panel Serial Craft ports
J6
A laptop PC can be connected to standard DB9 connector J6 to provide a ground-
referenced RS-232 serial or to the available minis series-B USB connection on
certain configurations for local craft access. EasyView 2 or the T1.317 command
line can be used to facilitate this access. Controller with RS232 ports can also be
configured and used with external modems.
Rear J5
Applications utilizing the Pulsar Edge controller provide a standard RJ-45 Ethernet
connector, J5, to access the integrated 10/100 Base T network connection. This
connection can be at the rear or at the front of the system as shown. It can be
used for remote monitoring or as a local Craft port. In the remote monitoring
applications, ABB Manager or other SNMP based programs used for web-based
remote access and network management can be used.
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