Technical Tip: Configuring Raw Socket Industrial Connection on FortiGate

Description

This article describes the steps to configure a raw socket industrial connection using the COM2 port.

Scope

FortiGate Rugged.

Solution

To configure a raw socket industrial connection on a FortiGate device, follow these steps:

1. Configure the Interface:

config system interface
  edit <Interface name>
    set allowaccess icond
  next
end

2. Configure the Industrial Connectivity:

config system icond
  set status enable
  set type raw
  set tty-device "com2"
  set tty-baudrate <baudrate_value>
  set tty-parity {none | odd | even}
  set tty-databits <Integer>
  set tty-stopbits <Integer>
  set tty-flowcontrol {none | xon-xof | hw}
end

Explanation of Parameters available at Support for IEC 60870-5-101 serial to IEC 60870-5-104 TCP/IP transport.