First Connection to EcoStruxure Panel Server Webpages

Overview

EcoStruxure Panel Server manages webpages to configure settings or monitor wireless devices (depending on the model), wired devices (through Modbus-SL or Modbus TCP/IP), and local digital inputs with the Panel Server Universal PAS600L, PAS600LWD, and Advanced PAS800L.

Recommended Web Browsers

The Panel Server webpages are accessible from a PC with Windows operating system.

To access the Panel Server webpages, the latest version of web browser Google Chrome or a Chromium-based browser is highly recommended. Other browsers may experience limitations.

Security Certificate

The Panel Server has a self-signed security certificate. A security message appears on the web browser when connecting to the Panel Server. Before accepting and continuing, check that communication with the Panel Server has been established either by directly connecting your PC to the Panel Server or making sure that your network is free of any rogue devices.

Connecting to a Panel Server on a PC Through Ethernet

The Panel Server supports Device Profile for Web Service (DPWS) that allows self-discovery of the Panel Server.

To discover the Panel Server through your PC for the first time, proceed as follows:

1. Disconnect the PC from the local area network (LAN) and switch off Wi-Fi, if any.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the PC to the Panel Server (see Connection to Ethernet).

3. On the PC, launch the File Explorer (Windows file manager application) and click Network.

4. Wait until the EcoStruxure Panel Server icon displays in the list of devices in the network. It may take up to 2 minutes after the Panel Server is powered on.

   Result: The EcoStruxure Panel Server icon that displays under Network is as follows:

5. Double-click the EcoStruxure Panel Server icon.

   Result: The Panel Server webpages open.

6. If the Panel Server is not displayed under Network:

   1. Perform the following checks:

      • Check that your firewall allows the necessary access to discover your Panel Server. For more details about allowing access, refer to the Cloud Application Security section in DOCA0211•• EcoStruxure Panel Server - Cybersecurity Guide.

      • Check that the Panel Server and the PC are connected to the same sub-network.

      • If the Panel Server uses a static IP, check that the PC uses a static IP in the same network (same Subnet mask).

      • If the Panel Server IPV4 is in DHCP mode (default setting), set DHCP mode on your PC:

        • Access the Windows control panel of your PC.

        • Click Network and Sharing Center.

        • Click Change adapter settings.

        • Right-click the Local Area Connection icon then click Properties.

        • Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the list and click Properties.

        • Select Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.

   2. Go to step 1 and do the procedure again.

   3. If the Panel Server is still not displayed under Network, see Troubleshooting.

7. Log in using the default username SecurityAdmin.

8. Set a password, following the requirements (see Password Requirements).

9. Check the Panel Server firmware version:

   1. From the Panel Server webpages, select Maintenance > Firmware update > Firmware update and take note of the firmware version.

   2. Compare the firmware version with the one available in your Schneider Electric country website.

   3. Update the Panel Server firmware if it is not in the latest version (see details to update firmware).