RS-232/422/485 to 10/100Base-TX Device Server / Managed Media
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1. a E E ae WK Win Win evice beer MA SE Server Window XP UNIX Linux TCP client a Device Server A maximum of 4 remote devices can connect to a device server Diagram 3 Multi host Application TCP Server mode TCP Server Mode In this mode the Device Server Managed Media Converter acts as a device server and functions as a network agent for the serial device For example when a serial device with a serial console port is connected to the Device Server Managed Media Converter while it is in TCP Server mode the console port becomes a network accessible interface via the Device Server Managed Media Converter device server In TCP Server Mode the Device Server Managed Media Converter device server can link the serial device and a TCP operating control host by providing two way transmission between the two In TCP Server mode the Device Server Managed Media Converter waits for the control host to initiate communication with the serial device Conversely in TCP Client mode next diagram the Device Server Managed Media Converter initiates communication with one or up to four remote devices simultaneously when the serial device experiences a communication event and prompts the Device Server Managed Media Converter to initiate communication Lal EI Device oo Server N _ TCP server 7 I 7 s e 7 e 7 Socket TCP call setup Device Server A device server can connect2. 192 168 060 206 Remote IP 2 0 0 0 Status Disable Remote IP 3 HHH Status Disable Remote IP 4 0 0 0 0 Status Disable Connection Idle Time sec 600 Packet Mode serial Disable Inter packet timeout ms 20 Delimiterl Hex O Status Disable Delimiter2 Hex d i Status Disable Delimiter Process DoNothing lt SAVE gt lt ESC gt The saved settings are not effective until System Reset or Power off on lt Tab gt to move lt Enter gt to select Connected 0 07 15 ANSI 38400 8 N 1 i 42 dh N RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 2 485 UART Menu O gt 3 a A ee Main Menu System Information Menu DHCP Configuration Menu Operation Mode Menu RS232 422 485 UART Menu Connection Status Firmware Upgrade Menu SNMP Configuration Menu system Restart Menu Exit lt Tab gt to move lt Enter gt to select _ Connected 0 09 34 ANSI 38400 8 N 1 A GSIAan t th A SA rial am atTers Assign ne seria p arame ters d File Edit view Call Transfer Help RS232 422 489 UART Configuration Dip Switch Mode Disable Operation Mode Console Mode Baud Rate Parity None Word Length 8 Stop Bits z SH Flow Control NONE lt SAVE gt lt ESC gt lt Tab gt to move lt Enter gt to select Connected 0 08 16 ANSI 38400 8 N 1 43 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER After saving this setting the system needs to re boot to take effe
3. 1 5 2 9 3 6 1 6 2 ABOUT THIS GUIDE E Lee E DI e Le CN KN Ee TE EE Eeer SPECHICIUON S iii Package E E HARDWARE DESCRIPTION Product OVervieW ENNEN ENNEN ENNEN ENN NENNEN Product lustrationS ui aaa INSTALLATION LOCA MON asii Wall Mount InstallatiON ooocoocococncncnonono nono rc cnc ENKEN NENNEN KEN Din Rail Mount Installation ooooococnonononncncno nono nono NENNEN ENKEN POWOFING ON Und tte a DB9 Male Connector Pin Assignments ceseceeeseeeeseeeeeeees Serial ein ET d e TN aiii LED INDICATORS USER INTERFACE STARTUP Console Port ACCESS EE Tenet AGGES EEN NES DEER CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT Menu driven User Interface ccsccssseesesceeseeeeeneceeeeeesenesenenenes 6 1 1 System Information MeCN cccccsccesesseeesseeeeeeseeeeeeseesseeseeeneeseeeeeseeeeeees 6 1 2 DHCP Configuration Meninas id 6 1 3 Seral Port Config Mel td 6 1 4 RS 232 422 485 UART Menu ooccccconncnccncncccnnonononcnnnononnnnanennrnnnnnnnrnnananrnnnnnas 6 1 9 Connection Status ucanina aaa 6 1 6 TFTP Firmware Upgtagdgeeuegeg ege Eege 61 7 SNMP Gong rtabttte tee 6 1 8 System Restart Menu gessvgegeebeeggeekCdeDgeEeE andanada seeevsesedeeavierendevendives Command Line Interface oocconcccnnccnnoccnocccnnnonacenanonnnonnnonnrnanenanenans Web Graphic User Interface o cooccoccconnoccccnconcoccconconconnnoncnanennnnnns 6 31 System informati n gebuerge 6 3 2 Master Informa
4. Manager IP Address Community Name Status 192166 0 59 public Enabled gd 192 166 1 112 private Disable 0 0 0 0 public Disable 0 0 0 0 public Disable x 0 0 0 0 public Disable w RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER Click on each parameter field to modify the desired setting then click on Undo to restore previously saved configurations or click on Save to retain newly entered information See descriptions below Parameter Description IP Address Enter the IP address of terminals for when abnormalities on a connection occur and an alarm to be sent Enter their community names and disable or enable their alarm function accordingly Community Name Enter their community names Status Disable or enable their alarm function 6 3 10 System Restart Users can restart reset the system via software from a remote location Restart Options System Restore Factory Default Settings Restore the factory default settings of the Device System Reset Press Reset if the device is functioning abnormally Reset Clicking on the Restore button will set the Device Server back to factory defaults All saved configurations will be lost 34 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER Appendix RS 232 Cable Connection Diagram Part 1 The Connection Diagram Case i PC connect to Device by Straight through RS232 cable RS232 Straight through COM port Device A After connection with one
5. Menu Driven Interface Connected 0 03 55 ANSI 38400 8 N 1 38 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 6 select System Information Menu O gt 3 a A pi Main Menu System Information Menu DHCP Configuration Menu Operation Mode Menu R 232 422 485 UART Menu Connection Status Firmware Upgrade Menu SNMP Configuration Menu system Restart Menu Exit lt Tab gt to move lt Enter gt to select Connected 0 04 09 ANSIW 38400 GN f assign an IP address 192 168 0 10 for Device Server and save it Lo e File Edit View Call Transfer Help System Information Description Serial IP Device Server Converter Model Name RS232 422 485 Device Server amp Converter Company Name Transition Networks Board Name 6700 00633 0100 MAC 1 Address B0 0B 04 06 2E 8 C DHCP Client Disabled IP Address 21192 168 0 10 Subnet Hask e an A Gateway 192 168 0 1 lt SAVE gt lt ESC gt lt Tab gt to move lt Enter gt to select Connected 0 04 40 ANS DA 38400 8 N 1 39 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER le System Information File Edit View Call Transfer Help Description Serial IP Device Server amp Converter Model Name RS232 422 489 Device Server amp Converter Company Name Transition Networks Board Name 6700 00633 0100 MAC 1 Address B0 0B 04 06 2E 8C DHCP Client Disabled IP
6. SAVE gt by using the TAB key and press Enter to save the settings Changing the IP address will automatically restart the Device Server NOTE In Telnet mode you can t change the IP address 6 1 2 DHCP Configuration Menu DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol allows the Device Server to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server automatically NOTE A DHCP server must exist and be available in your local network prior to enabling the DHCP client DHCP Configuration DHCP Client SAVES lt E SCA lt Tab gt to mowe lt Smace gt to change Enter gt to commit DHCP Configuration menu 15 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER Use the Spacebar to enable disable the DHCP Client settings Select lt SAVE gt to apply the settings and lt ESC gt to move to the previous menu If you don t want to save the changes made just select lt ESC gt and you will move to the previous menu without making any changes 6 1 3 Serial Port Config Menu This page offers the option for the communication model and operation mechanism of Device Server Please select the appropriate mode as required for your application The user can also monitor the serial port status and configure TCP port numbers from this menu e The unit offers six modes TCP Server TCP Client Converter Mode UDP Server UDP Client Device Server Please restart the unit after selecting the desired mode Note In case of using Converter Mode Mode
7. a set ethO ip xxx xxx xxx xxx 11 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER If using the Menu driven interface Select the System Information from the Main Menu and following screen will appear Use TAB key to move the cursor and lt Enter gt to change the value Once change the value select lt SAVE gt to apply the changes System Information Description Serial IP Device Server amp Converter Model Name RS232 422 485 Device Server Converter Company Name Transition Networks Board Name 6700 00634 0100 MAC 1 Address 00 0B 04 04 E2 A9 DHCP Client Disabled IP Address 192 168 0 150 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway 192 168 0 1 lt SAVE gt lt ESC gt lt Tab gt to move lt Enter gt to select After entering the new IP address the system will confirm whether the operation is successful NOTE Copy the new address down on a piece of paper You will need the address when you are going to use Telnet or set up data transfer communication connection Y Warning IP addresses are unique If an address isn t available please contact the appropriate authorities to apply for one 5 2 Telnet Access The Device Server is accessible via a Telnet At the command prompt type telnet 192 168 0 254 If connecting with default IP You will be prompted to enter user name and password as mentioned and shown in the topic Console Port Access Use CLI or Menu driven interface to perform the changes NOTE Th
8. device to send a test signal If a response is received then the device is connected To view a full list of ping options type ping and press ENTER reset Type reset config and press ENTER to load factory default settings or type reset system and press ENTER to restart the system show Type show to display variety of device server settings set To configure the management settings type the commands below followed by the ENTER key NOTE Separate each port of the command line with a space set admin follow the prompts to change user name and password set eth0 the command is for factory setting use set eth0 ip new IP address network mask new network mask gateway new gateway Use this command to set new Ethernet settings 25 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER set idle time in seconds set automatic logout when the program or communication is idle set xfer the command is for RS 232 configuration and data communication setting The command syntax is as below set xfer arg_1 data_1 arg 2 data 2 arg_n data_n Argument List PO rene Set TCP port number statistics Clear statistics upgrade Use this command to upgrade the firmware i e upgrade firmware xxx xxx xxx xxx Soft2 bin set snmp Use this command to set SNMP settings of the device server After each configuration session be sure to set DIP switch 1 to the OFF position Otherwise the unit will not transmit an
9. paired devices in converter mode RS2d2 Straight through d Converter Mode UTP Nal U FR able Network cable a COM pot Source 192 168 010 i Target 192 168 0 20 Converter Mode source 192 168 0 20 Devi A Target 192 168 0 10 oe Dip Switch 1 as OFF e Swi OF 1 J KI SW CT aS srr Dip Switch 2 as ON oe Switch as For R5232 mode For R5232 mode Case ii PC connect to Device by Cross over RS232 cable r Ro2d2 Cross over Device A After connection with one paired devices in converter mode AS2IRS232 Cross Over RS232 Cross Over i Converter Mode Converter Made V UTP j UTP 4 E A Network EAE BE COM pot Source 192 168 0 10 WAS Source 192 168 0 20 y Target 192 168 0 20 Target 192 168 0 10 Device A ch 1 F Dip Switch 1 as OFF Dip Switch 2 as ON Dip Switch 2 as ON For RS232 mode For RS232 mode 35 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER Part 2 Configure Device Server in Converter mode by using the Console Port A AAA Ro2o2 Siraight RS232 Cross Over through Converter Mode Converter Mode UTF T Network Ra COM port Source 192 168 0 10 Source 192 168 0 20 Dip Switch a as OF F Di witch 2 as ON Dip Switch 2 as e ON For RS232 mode For R5232 mode AA A toute a a tae E 0 Parameters of Device Server Example i Local Source IP address IP address 192 168 0 10 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 16
10. sunlight 3 Leave at least 5cm of space at the front and rear of the unit for ventilation 4 Affix the provided rubber pads to the bottom of the Device Server for grip and to protect the case from scratching 3 2 Wall Mount Installation The Device Server Managed Media Converter can also be installed by wall mounting The backside casing provides space for two screws each side Identify the exact location at wall by placing the Device Server and marking the screw positions Use the screw include in the package and snug them well to fix it 3 3 Din Rail Mount Installation The aluminum DIN Rail attachment plate should already be affixed to the back panel of the Device Server If you need to attach the DIN Rail plate assure that the stiff metal spring is situated towards the top Attaching the Device Server to the DIN rail is easy just align and attach the top rail then press down and snap forward it to snap in the bottom rail as shown in the figures below RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER Use following steps set up the Device Server DIN Rail DIN Ha The surface must support at least 500 gm for the Device Server The power outlet should be within 1 82 meters 6 feet of the Device Server Visually inspect the power adapter and make sure that it is properly connected Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the Device Server Do not place heavy objects on th
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12. 232 422 485 UART Configuration Serial Port Configuration Operation Mode A read only attribute It shows the RS232 422 485 mode set by the DIP switch Baud Rate The speed of the serial interface Parity Select or disable the parity checking method Word Length The length of data in bits Stop Bits The bit length of stop bits Flow Control The flow control method for informing the correspondent 6 1 5 Connection Status This screen provides at a glance system status information 21 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER Connection Status Port Number 1 4 Connect Status Mot Connected Not Connected Mot Connected Mot Connected Peer IP Address 4 0 0 8 4 6 0 8 4 0 6 6 4 0 0 8 Destrsrce Port Br HAH HAH HAH Bytes from UART Bytes to Net H Bytes from Net H Bytes to UART 6 1 6 TFTP Firmware Upgrade From this menu the user can upgrade the existing firmware to newer firmware available from a TFTP server Simply enter the file name of the updated firmware in the file name field and enter the IP address of the TFTP server in the IP address field to perform the upgrade Selecting lt update gt will start downloading the newer firmware and system will restart to apply the firmware For ensuring correct parameter values for Device to be functioning after firmware upgrade from a prior version with different configuration structure and data format please Restore Factory Default Settings in System Restart Menu TFIP Firnware Upgr
13. 8 0 1 ii Remote Target IP address Remote IP address 192 168 0 20 iii Data mode and transmission parameters Mode RS232 baud 38 400 data bit 8 parity check none stop bit 1 flow control No 36 ama RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER The connection diagram RS232 Cross Over Le 4 A Device Server PC Dip Switch 1 as For Console configuration mode set dip switch 1 as ON for the Console Mode connect PC and Device Server with an RS232 Cross Over cable setup HyperTerminal parameters as below baud 38 400 data bit 8 parity check none stop bit 1 flow control No COM1 Properties Port Settings Bits per second Data bits 9 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control Mone Restore Defaults 37 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER en dh CArNaN admin and nrace Tanta far naceworgd 4 nter username admin and press enter for password 36400 comi Hyperlerminal x File Edit Mea Call Transfer Help De 23 28 Transition Networks Firmware version 1 03 08 built at Jan 7 2008 16 58 17 Press lt ENTER gt key to start Username admin Password Connected 0 02 39 ANSIW 38400 8 N 1 mmm mmm E AA a4 lank Rian Pivicxvaem latari 33 J press 2 to select Menu Driven Interface File Edit View Call Transfer Help O gt 3 aD ei E In lt 1 gt CLI User Interface lt 2 gt
14. Address 192 168 0 10 Subnet Hask a Ae Gateway 192 168 0 1 lt ESC gt lt Tab gt to move lt Enter gt to select Connected 0 04 53 ANSI 38400 8 N 1 After saving the IP address then the device will re boot Select Operation Mode Menu le Edit View Call Transfer Help File Main Menu System Information Menu DHCP Configuration Menu R 232 422 485 UART Menu Connection Status Firmware Upgrade Menu SNMP Configuration Menu system Restart Menu Exit lt Tab gt to move lt Enter gt to select Connected 0 05 56 ANSI 38400 8 N 1 40 RS 232 42 e 36400 com Hyperlerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help 0 Operation Mode Remote IP 1 Remote IP 2 Remote IP 3 Remote IP 4 Connection Idle T Packet Mode seria Inter packet Delimiterl Hex Delimiter2 Hex Delimiter timeout ms 2 Process 2 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER peration Mode Configuration Device Server lt Serial IP U4 8 5 gt 192 168 0 155 0 0 0 0 Port 1234 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Port 1234 Disable Disable Disable Status Status Status Port 1234 Port 1234 ime sec 600 1 Disable 0 Status Disable O Status Disable DoNothing lt SAVE gt lt ESC gt lt Tab gt to move lt Enter gt to select Connected 0 05 37 ANSIW 38400 8 N 1 File Edit View Call Transfer Help O gt 3 ao Y Operation Operation Mode Remote
15. Factory Default Settings Selecting this option will lead to restore factory default settings to the Device Server Highlight the field and hit the lt ENTER gt key to execute System Restart The System Restart allows a user to perform a warm restart and validate newly saved configuration to the Device Server Highlight the System Restart field and hit the lt ENTER gt key to reset the unit After each configuration session be sure to set DIP switch 1 to the OFF position Otherwise the unit will not transmit any data 24 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 6 2 Command Line Interface Once you logged in and select the option of Command Line Interface a window with command prompt will appear Type or help and it will show you the command list CLI gt Command List Ee Help commands backup backup configuration file EXIT oe foe eee ous Logout help o a Help commands logout aan Logout El EE Ping a specified host with IP address SE Reset system or reset factory default setting GE Set commands a EE Show commands Upgrade Upgrade run time firmware or configuration file Command List Command Definitions backup Use this command to save configuration settings to file exit Type exit or logout and press ENTER to quit the program help To access help commands list logout To logout from the device server ping Type ping followed by a space and then the IP address of the
16. IP 1 Remote IP 2 Remote IP 3 Remote IP 4 Connection Idle T Packet Mode seria Inter packet tim Delimiter1 Hex Delimiter2 Hex Delimiter Proces lt Space gt to s Connected 0 06 19 ANSIW Change the Operation Mode to Converter Mode Configuration onver ter 192 168 0 159 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Disable Disable Disable Status Status 0 0 0 0 Status ime sec 600 1 Disable eout ms 20 0 Status Disable Q Status Disable S DoNothing lt SAVE gt lt ESC gt croll lt Enter gt to select lt Esc gt to Cancel 38400 8 N 1 41 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER kanaa ad ID far 1409 d CO N IN 10 Change Remote IP for 192 168 0 20 ww Operation Mode Configuration Operation Mode Converter Remote IP 1 192 168 080 208 Remote IP 2 0 0 0 0 Status Disable Remote IP 3 6 0 6 e Status Disable Remote IP 4 0 0 0 0 Status Disable Connection Idle Time sec 600 Packet Mode serial Disable Inter packet timeout ms 20 Delimiterl Hex d i Status Disable Delimiter2 Hex H Status Disable Delimiter Process DoNothing lt ESC gt lt Tab gt to move lt Enter gt to select Connected 0 07 07 ANSI 38400 8 N 1 After saving this setting the system needs to re boot to take effect 2 38400 comi Hyp File Edit View Call Transfer Help D e S 028 Y Operation Mode Configuration Operation Mode Converter Remote IP 1
17. RS 232 422 485 to 10 100Base TX Device Server Managed Media Converter User Manual January 2008 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER COPYRIGHT All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means whether electronic mechanical photo copying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher fo 4 FCC WARNING 3 FC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A device pursuant to part 15 of FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user s own expense os This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Take special note to read and understand all the content in the warning boxes Ada veo RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 3 4 5 A de Oooh GA ND 2 1 2 2 5
18. ade File Name IP address lt Upgqrade gt lt Tab gt to move i Enter to select TFTP Firmware Upgrade menu 6 1 7 SNMP Configuration Use the SNMP Configuration screen to display and modify parameters for the Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP The product includes an onboard SNMP agent that monitors the status of its hardware as well as the traffic passing through its ports A computer attached to the network called a Network Management Station NMS can be used to access this information Community strings control access 22 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER rights to the agent module To communicate with the Device Server the NMS must first submit a valid community string for authentication SNMP Configuration R5232 422 485 Device Server amp Converter Transition Networks techsupportl transition com private System Name Location Contact name Get Community Set Community SNMP Trap Index Status IP a Community Disabled public Disabled public Disabled HB public Disabled HB public Disabled public lt SAUE gt lt Tab gt to move lt Enter gt to select Esc to Cancel The options for configuring community strings and related trap functions are described as below Use the lt Tab gt and lt Enter gt keys as previously Enter the IP address of computers for when abnormalities on a connection occur and an alarm to be sent Enter their community names
19. and disable or enable their alarm function accordingly See descriptions below Parameter Description Index Number assigned to each trap Status Disable or enable their alarm function accordingly IP Address Enter the IP address of computers for when abnormalities on a connection occur and an alarm to be sent Enter their community names and disable or enable their alarm function accordingly Community Enter their community names You can use an external SNMP based application to configure and manage the Device server This management method requires the SNMP agent on the Device Server and the SNMP Network Management Station to use the same community string This management method in fact uses two community strings the get community string and the set community string If the SNMP Network Management Station only knows the set community string it can read and write to the MIBs However if it only knows 23 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER the get community string it can only read MIBs The default Get and Set community strings for the product are public 6 1 8 System Restart Menu This menu allows users to restore the factory default setting for the Device Server and or to reset the system manually Selecting this option will lead to another window with the following two options to select System Restart Menu Restore Factory Default Settings System Reset Exit Tab to move i Enter to select Restore
20. connect to a device server Diagram 3 Multi host Application TCP Server mode TCP Server Mode In this mode the Device Server Managed Media Converter acts as a device server and functions as a network agent for the serial device For example when a serial device with a serial console port is connected to the Device Server Managed Media Converter while it is in TCP Server mode the console port becomes a network accessible interface via the Device Server In TCP Server Mode the Device Server can link the serial device and a TCP operating control host by providing two way transmission between the two In TCP Server mode the Device Server Managed Media Converter waits for the control host to initiate communication with the serial device Conversely in TCP Client mode next diagram the Device Server Managed Media Converter initiates communication with one or up to four remote devices simultaneously when the serial device experiences a communication event and prompts the Device Server Managed Media Converter to initiate communication DE E HEI Device a Kos Ka Server Wi gt fa x Window XP UNIX Linux TCP server S pd Device Server A device server can connect up to 4 remote devices Diagram 4 Multi host Application TCP Client mode TCP Client Mode This mode lets the Device Server Managed Media Converter act as a bridge for serial devices that must communicate with server hosts like the Linux U
21. ct Dip Switch Mode Disable Operation Mode Console Mode Baud Rate 38400 Parity None Word Length 8 Stop Bits ae Flow Control NONE lt ESC gt lt Tab gt to move lt Enter gt to select Connected 0 08 41 ANSI 38400 8 N 1 00 com E File Edit View Call Transfer Help RS232 422 489 UART Configuration Dip Switch Mode Disable Operation Mode Console Mode Baud Rate 400 Parity None Word Length 8 Stop Bits a Flow Control NONE lt SAVE gt lt ESC gt The saved settings are not effective until System Reset or Power off on lt Tab gt to move lt Enter gt to select Connected 0 08 54 ANSI 38400 8 N 1 44 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 14 After finishing these settings the DIP switch 1 has to be changed back to Data Communications mode as required ex position 2 set as ON means the serial port set as RS232 mode lw A i Dip Switch as OFF Dip Switch 2 as ON For RS232 mode 45 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER Appendix B Serial IP Redirector Install the Serial IP Redirector software from CD Rom Once it s installed you can read the documentation to get assistance related to Serial IP Redirector The documentation will be installed to your PC with the software The serial IP icon can be found at the right corner of system tray Right click the icon and select Configure Click on Select Ports option
22. e Serial IP Redirector v4 8 5 to remote connects to the Device Server as Server role of RFC 2217 COM Port Control Protocol Device Server Serial IP v4 6 2 use Serial IP Redirector v4 6 2 to remote connects to the Device Server as Server role of RFC 2217 COM Port Control Protocol Converter Mode two Device Servers communicate with each other through point to point architecture in TCP communication model The TCP Client and Server roles of two Device Server peers are negotiated automatically workstations the TCP Server is bound to Toggle between Enable and Disable for activating or deactivating the second to the fourth remote IP Port entries Time session if no packets are transmitted in the set period Packet mode Enabled input data from the serial interface is treated as serial serial packets Disabled input data from the serial interface is treated as bit streams Packet mode In milliseconds The delimiter value for recognizing the timeout gap inter packet between serial packets if Packet Mode is enabled timeout Packet length of In bytes The length of a serial packet for Device Server to delimit serial output among data stream from IP network Packet length In milliseconds When the accumulated bytes do not exceed the timeout Packet length of serial output and the specified Packet length timeout value is reached a serial packet is formed and sent out Delimiter1 Hex Besides the inte
23. e Server Managed Media Converter 1 3 Terms Usage In this guide the term Device Server Managed Media Converter first letter upper case refers to your device and device server managed media converter first letter lower case refers to other device servers managed media converter 1 4 Features Device Server amp Managed Media Converter Mode option Complies with EIA TIA and IEEE standards Supports 4 wires full duplex asynchronous serial data transmission RS 422 485 Supports 2 wires half duplex asynchronous serial data transmission RS 485 Supports serial port asynchronous data rates up to 115 2 Kbps Extended distances up to 1 2 km 24 AWG using RS 422 485 Auto detecting 10 100 Mbps Ethernet interface Terminator feature improves signal quality and distance LEDs for at a glance device status Wall mount or Din Rail mountable installation Power range 9 32V DC FCC Class A amp CE approved RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 1 5 Specifications Standards Ports Max Distance Data Rates Signals Configuration Switches Power Environment Emissions Dimensions Weight IEEE 802 3 10BASE T Ethernet IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX Fast 232 422 485 ElA TIA 5744 Ethernet EIA TIA RS 1x UTP 100 1200hm RJ 45 type 1x 9 pin serial connector D sub Male UTP 100 meters Cat 3 4 5 Serial 15 meters RS 232 1 200 meters RS 422 RS 485 UTP 10 or 100 Mb
24. e only limitation of Telnet Access is that users can not assign new IP address to device server Please use Console Port Access or Web Access to assign new IP address 12 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 5 3 Web Access The Device Server is accessible via a web browser once connected to the network Type the IP address at web browser 192 168 0 254 if connecting with default IP A window will pop up to prompt you enter user name and password Connect to 192 168 0 200 a Web Manager User name 2 admin Password Remember my password After successful login the main screen will appear TT TRANSITION Na NETWORKS 45 Main Menu D IS Syster Details System Information S System Info Description Serial IP Device Server amp Converter 8 Master Info Model Name R 232 422 485 Device Server amp Converter E 45 Configuration 8 Serial Port Config BE Serial Connect Status Hr Mgmt Config Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 9 User Config Up Time O day 1 hour 55 min 41 sec IP Address 1 2 168 0 150 Gateway 192 1168 10 1 S Firmware Download i gt 9 Configuration File pply E 45 SNMP Config 8 SNMP Communit 9 IP Trap Manager El SS System Restart Menu 9 Restart Option 13 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 6 Configuration Management Users can manage the Device Server via menu driven interface or command line interface from Telnet or serial console
25. e product 3 4 unit away from damp or wet locations or in close proximity to very hot surfaces These types of environments can have a detrimental effect on the unit and cables 4 Warning Please exercise caution when using power tools Also install this Powering On Unit The Device Server uses external power supply 9 32V DC 0 8A 50 60 Hz 1 2 3 Insert the power cable plug directly into the receptacle located at the back of the device Plug the power adapter into an available socket Check the rear panel LEDs as the device is powered on to verify that the Power LED is lit If not check that the power cable is correctly and securely plugged in NOTE The RJ 45 port accepts both straight through and cross over Ethernet cables without the need to re configure the port RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 3 5 DB9 Male Connector Pin Assignments RS 422 485 RS 485 4 wire 2 wire Full duplex Half duplex RS 232 Full duplex to DATA A 8 ISL Ir Ir AA E OSA NOTE Bi directional RS 485 BUS line For RS 232 cable connection use cross over cable when connecting to a DTE device and straight through cable for connecting to a DCE device See Appendix for Illustration 3 6 Serial Connection The Device Server features DIP switches on the rear panel that sets the unit to the correct type of cable configuration to support connection with a RS 232 422 485 device Defini
26. er 1 is the hexadecimal number of the first delimiter byte Toggle to Enable on the Status field for delimiting serial packets according to trailer byte rather than inter packet timeout The hexadecimal number of the second delimiter byte If this byte is Disable and the Delimiter 1 is Enable the delimiter byte length is one Do Nothing keep the delimiter bytes when transforming to IP packets Strip Delimiter Strip off the delimiter bytes when transforming to IP packets For Device Server Mode in case you are using a serial device with a 2 wire RS 485 application or Modbus RTU protocol do not forget to Enable the Packet mode of serial input Also enter the appropriate inter packet timeout value or delimiter byte values to enable smooth data communication To set the timeout value via console mode first Enable the packet mode and Save the settings Once settings are applied you will be able to change the timeout or delimiter values 17 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER NOT take effect until a system reset or reboot has occurred This action validates the new settings Please note that you can t change the operation mode by using Telnet Always use Web Interface or Console access to change the Mode Changes to the settings are saved to a system flash memory and do Next Page More information on Operation Modes 18 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER Ap
27. er seconds 38400 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control None 3 Once connection is established you will see a log in screen Transition Networks Firmware version 1 03 08 built at Jan 7 2008 16 59 13 Press lt ENTER gt key to start 10 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER Press ENTER and on the following screen type the default username admin leave the password field blank since there is no default value and press ENTER to proceed Transition Networks Firmware version 1 03 08 built at Jan 7 2008 16 59 13 Press lt ENTER gt key to start Username admin Password 4 Select either CLI User Interface or Menu driven Interface option by using the associated number key or using the TAB key and pressing ENTER A relevant Main Menu screen appears lt 1 gt CLI User Intertace lt gt Menu Driven Interface The Device Server is preset with a factory IP address 192 168 0 254 that must be configured to the user s individual IP address It is important to do this so that the Device Server doesn t conflict with other devices with the same defaults NOTE Prior to following the instructions for HyperTerminal Configuration ensure that a serial cable connection between the Device Server and workstation exists Type the following command line to change the device IP address in CLI mode where XXX s represent values between 0 and 254 and the user should enter their own IP address in this form
28. grams and descriptions of the different network setups and operating modes R 232 422 485 Transfer Configuration Server Client Mode Configuration Operation Mode Device Server SerialP V4 8 5 Remote IP 1 Port 1234 1024 65535 Remote IP 2 Port Enable Remote IP 3 Port Enable Remote IP 4 Port Enable Connection Idle Time sec 30 3600 Packet mode inter packet timeout 29 mz 1 50001 lv Enable Packet length of serial output l Byte value l 1024 Packet length timeout 0 ms ralue 0 1000 Delimiter Hex LH O Enable 3 H C Enable Delimiter Process Do Nothing Serial Port Configuration Dip Switch Mode Disable y Operation Mode Baud Rate Parit Word Length Stop Bits Flow Control Apply EXPLANATION Server Client Mode Configuration Operation Mode TCP Server the TCP Server mode of the Device Server allows TCP connections from up to four Device Servers with TCP Client mode or PC with Serial IP Redirector program running TCP Client the TCP Client mode of the Device Server can establish up to four TCP connections with Device Servers of TCP RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER Server mode UDP Server the UDP Server mode of the Device Server allows the communication initiated from up to four UDP Clients UDP Client the UDP Client mode can communicate with up to four UDP Servers in UDP communication model Device Server Serial IP v4 8 5 us
29. guration data to PC Backup Setting Choose backup file and restore setting Browse _Pestore Seting For backup system configurations click the button Backup Setting and then choose the file path and file name For restore system configurations click the button Browse to choose the backup file for restoring and then click the button Restore Setting to start the configuration restoring 6 3 8 SNMP Community Configuration You can use an external SNMP based application to configure and manage the Device server This management method requires the SNMP agent on the Device Server and the SNMP Network Management Station to use the same community string This management method in fact uses two community strings the Get community string and the Set community string If the SNMP Network Management Station only knows the Set community string it can read and write to the MIBs However if it only knows the Get community string it can only read MIBs The default Get and Set community strings for the Device Server are public and private respectively SNMP Communities Community Name GET public SET private If needed assign the new parameters and press Save to implement the settings 6 3 9 IP Trap The following figure and table describe how to specify management stations that will receive authentication failure messages or other trap messages from the Device Server Up to 5 trap managers may be assigned IP Trap
30. h RS 232 422 485 connectors such as milling machines measurement instruments and robots to connect to LAN based automation Other devices typically found on campus networks such as card readers code readers lab equipment medical equipment and other similar serial devices can now instantly migrate to a TCP IP network Additionally by deploying the device server mode enable users to monitor and manage up to 256 serial devices from single PC with the help of Serial IP Redirector software for Device Server mode 2 2 Product Illustrations Front Panel RS 232 422 485 RJ 45 LEDs DB9 Male 10 100 Rear Panel DIP Switches PowerLED Power Connector RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 3 Installation To install your Device Server please see the following procedures e Location e Din Rail Mounting e Desktop Installation e Powering On Unit e Connecting Copper Cables e DB9 Male Connector Pin Assignment e Serial Connection e Ethernet Connection 3 1 Location The location selected for installing the Device Server may greatly affect its performance When selecting a site we recommend considering the following rules 1 Install the Device Server in a fairly cool and dry place See Technical Specifications for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges 2 Install the Device Server in a location free from strong electromagnetic field generators such as motors vibration dust and direct exposure to
31. miter Process NOTE RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER four UDP Servers in UDP communication model Device Server Serial IP v4 8 5 use Serial IP Redirector v4 8 5 to remote connects to the Device Server as Server role of RFC 2217 COM Port Control Protocol Device Server Serial IP v4 6 2 use Serial IP Redirector v4 6 2 to remote connects to the Device Server as Server role of RFC 2217 COM Port Control Protocol Converter Mode two Device Servers communicate with each other through point to point architecture in TCP communication model The TCP Client and Server roles of two Device Server peers are negotiated automatically IP addresses of the other end device or Serial IP Redirector workstations The TCP port number corresponding to each remote IP that the TCP Server is bound to Toggle between Enable and Disable for activating or deactivating the second to the fourth remote IP Port entries In seconds The TCP Server or Client will disconnect the TCP session if no packets are transmitted in the set period Enabled input data from the serial interface is treated as serial packets Disabled input data from the serial interface is treated as bit streams In milliseconds The delimiter value for recognizing the timeout gap between serial packets if Packet Mode is enabled Besides the inter packet timeout serial packets can be delimited by one or two trailer bytes of specific values Delimit
32. n using Media Converter mode R 232 422 485 Connection Status Port Number l Z 3 4 Connect Status Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Peer IP Address 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DestiStce Port Number 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Byte Counts From UART ees Byte Counts To Network TAS L L L Byte Counts From Network 9992 L L O Byte Counts To UART 3992 User can get the instant information about the connectivity Connect Status Server or Client Peer IP Address IP of remote PC access the serial device via Device Server Dest Srce Port Number Showing the destination and source Port numbers Source port number will be as configured Byte Counts From UART Displaying the number of bytes transmitted from serial device Byte Counts to Network Displaying the number of bytes received to TCP IP network Byte Counts From Network Displaying the number of bytes transmitted from Network Byte Counts to UART Displaying the number of bytes received to serial device Mgmt Configuration This category offers multiple management options 31 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 6 3 5 User Configuration This option will allow user to change the username and user password for the Device Server management User Configuration User Name User Password admir Type the new user name in the User Name and password to User Password Selecting Apply will implement the new user name and password which will be
33. nix 20 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER and Windows systems In this Client mode the Device Server establishes a temporary TCP connection with the servers automatically after powering up All the data received from the serial device is then sent to remote servers The servers can also send data back to the serial device while the connection is active The Device Server Managed Media Converter automatically ends the connection when all information is sent and the connection becomes idle for a specified length of time It will reestablish the connection when it receives data from the serial device In TCP Server mode previous section the Device Server Managed Media Converter waits for the control host to initiate communication with the serial device Conversely in TCP Client mode the Device Server Managed Media Converter initiates communication with one or up to four remote devices simultaneously when the serial device experiences a communication event and prompts the Device Server Managed Media Converter to initiate communications 6 1 4 RS 232 422 485 UART Menu This window will show you the serial port configuration The screenshot below shows the different configuration options the screenshot is followed by a detailed explanation of the different options RS232 422 46859 UART Configuration Operation Hode Console Mode Baud Rate 3115200 Parity None lord Length 8 Stop B1ts den Flow Control NONE RS
34. or Web graphic user interface 6 1 Menu driven User Interface The figure below shows the Main Menu screen From this screen the configuration options available provide the user to quickly access and adjust the device server settings as required Hain Henu system Information Menu DHCP Configuration Menu Operation Mode Henu RS292 422 485 UART Menu Connection Status Firmware Upgrade Henu SNMP Configuration Menu System Restart Menu Exit lt Tab gt to move lt Enter gt to select Main Menu Screen Use TAB key to move the cursor to different fields and press Enter to select edit the option 6 1 1 System Information Menu From this menu the user can view system related information and the default IP address The user should set up an appropriate IP address subnet mask and Gateway for his her own network After entering a new IP address Telnet and data communication will be based on the new address 14 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER System Information Description Serial IP Device Server amp Converter Model Name RS232 422 485 Device Server Converter Company Name Transition Networks Board Name 6700 00634 0100 MAC 1 Address 00 0B 04 04 E2 A9 DHCP Client Disabled IP Address 192 168 0 150 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway 192 168 0 1 lt SAVE gt lt ESC gt lt Tab gt to move lt Enter gt to select System Information menu Once changes are made move the cursor to lt
35. plications for Operation Modes _ TCP Connections s __ b KA Device PLC e Server serial me Cable REES SS i Device ___ ee Keng Server Serial Cable IP Virtual COM port Software MY gt d Device PLC Server Serial Cable Diagram 1 Central Management Application Device Server Mode Device Server Mode In this mode the Device Server acts in the Server role of the RFC 2217 COM Port Control Protocol F m Device Device Miu e e _ EEG ess wm rr Serial erver erver Serial PC Cable Cable A A TCP Connection Diagram 2 Peer to Peer Application Converter Mode Converter Mode In this mode the Device Server Managed Media Converter acts like an advanced media converter Like a normal converter the Device Server Managed Media Converter communicates with a remote Device Server Managed Media Converter in a peer to peer fashion Also the Device Servers communicate with each other through an IP network in the TCP communication model The TCP Client and Server roles of the two Device Server peers are negotiated automatically 19 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER E E m A cr Mis Ms evice been o ERA Server Window XP UNIX Linux TCP client Device Server A maximum of 4 remote devices can
36. ps Serial 115 2 kbps asynchronous RS 232 TxD RxD CTS RTS DTR DSR RI DCD GND RS 422 TxD RxD GND RS 485 Data Data GND Bits Per Second 38400 Parity None Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Flow Control None The console connection is only available once the DIP switch 1 is ON DIP 1 Enables disables console data communication mode DIP 2 Enables disables RS 232 DIP 3 Enables disables RS 422 485 4 wire DIP 4 Enables disables RS 485 2 wire DIP 5 N A DIP 6 N A DIP 7 Enables disables termination TMR External power adapter 9 32V DC 800mA Frequency 47Hz to 63Hz Temperature Operating 0 C to 50 C Relative Humidity 10 to 80 non condensing Storage 20 C to 80 C Relative Humidity 5 to 90 non condensing FCC Part 15 of Class A amp CE approved 109 2 x 90 x 30mm L x W x H 280 grams RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 1 6 Package Contents The package should include the following One Device Server Managed Media Converter One power adapter please check connector type and input power specification Four self adhesive pads DIN Rail Kit Screws for wall mount installation Quick Installation Guide User Manual CD Serial IP Redirector software CD RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 2 Hardware Description 2 1 Product Overview The Device Server features complete Ethernet and TCP IP network support that allows devices in industry wit
37. r packet timeout serial packets can be delimited by Status one or two trailer bytes of specific values Delimiter 1 is the hexadecimal number of the first delimiter byte Toggle to Enable on the Status field for delimiting serial packets according to trailer byte rather than inter packet timeout Delimiter2 Hex The hexadecimal number of the second delimiter byte If this byte is Status Disable and the Delimiter 1 is Enable the delimiter byte length is one Serial Port Configuration DIP Switch Mode Enable use software management interface to set serial interface configurations Disable use DIP Switch to set serial interface configurations Operation Mode A read only attribute It shows the RS232 422 485 mode set by the DIP switch Baud Rate The speed of the serial interface Select or disable the parity checking method Word Length The length of data in bits Stop Bits The bit length of stop bits Flow Control The flow control method for informing the correspondent 28 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER While using as Device Server mode in case you are using a serial device with a 2 wire RS 485 application or Modbus RTU protocol do not forget to Enable the Packet mode of serial input Also enter the appropriate inter packet timeout or delimiter byte values to enable smooth data communication Note You will not be able to change the serial port settings Baud Rate Pa
38. required to manage the Device Server User Name and Password In case you lost the both or either one you need to reset the system to default setting This can be done by pressing a button at S1 location of PCB near to capacitor after removing the casing A It is recommended to keep a written record in a safe place for the 6 3 6 Firmware Download The user can download the newer latest firmware to upgrade the Device Server once available The user has two options either they can upgrade via HTTP with browse option to select the firmware file Upgrade System by HTTP File Name Upgrade System by TFTP IP Address File Name stat Upgrade by TFTF If using TF TP method user must provide the valid IP address of TFTP server and the file name Once enter the parameters press Start Upgrade by HTTP TFTP to upgrade the firmware The window will appear to show the time to before restarting the device server to implement the upgraded firmware For ensuring correct parameter values for Device to be functioning after firmware upgrade from a prior version with different configuration structure and data format please Restore Factory Default Settings in System Restart Menu 32 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 6 3 7 Configuration File Backup and Restore The user can backup configuration settings in a file or restore the settings saved in file to device server System Backup Press Backup Setting to save confi
39. rity Stop bits etc while working in Device Server mode they are managed through IP Serial Redirector software Applications for Operation Modes _ TCP Connections s __ r Va a j wA Device K e m PLC i Y erver Serial i i Cable E hy ay Device Ka Server Soa PL ers LAN ever Serial Cable IP Virtual COM port Software hy py Device i S PLC erver Serial Cable Diagram 1 Central Management Application Device Server Mode Device Server Mode In this mode the Device Server acts in the Server role of the RFC 2217 COM Port Control Protocol i goa 8 Device Device rey e S _ PLC l EA eo o oee NGG Serial SINET SINST Serial PC Cable Cable A A TCP Connection 7 Diagram 2 Peer to Peer Application Converter Mode Converter Mode In this mode the Device Server Managed Media Converter acts like an advanced media converter Like a normal converter the Device Server Managed Media Converter communicates with a remote Device Server Managed Media Converter in a peer to peer way Also the Device Servers communicate with each other through an IP network in the TCP communication model The TCP Client and Server roles of the two Device Server peers are negotiated automatically 29 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER
40. tion 6 3 3 Serial Port Configuration RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 034 senal ee E dE 31 6 3 5 USEF CONTIQUEACION nui vc illa vers dal dana wensivanveudstectesiides dea ca 32 6 3 0 Fimware Download ai Ee EE EE Ee 32 6 3 7 Configuration File Backup and Restore scccccssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseesneseeeneesseneessoneneess 33 6 3 8 SNMP Community Configuration oocccconnncccoccncnconcnnoconnnncononanconnnnanonnnnnrrnnnnnrrrnanarernnannns 33 6939 IP Map AA eas eee ae nc aa ate eee esc ad cose eee E eae een emma man nensaes 33 6 39 10 SVStem RES LAM EE 34 APPENDIX RS 232 CABLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM 0 35 APPENDIX B SERIAL IP REDIRECTOR ec ceeceeeeeeneeeeeeeeeees 46 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 1 About This Guide 1 1 Welcome Thank you for selecting the RS 232 422 485 to 10 100Base TX Device Server Managed Media Converter This unit is designed to provide an RS 232 422 485 connection over twisted pair cable where the connected devices have RS 232 422 485 interfaces Enabling serial devices such as CNCs and PLCs to instantly connect to an existing Ethernet Fast Ethernet network the Serial to Ethernet Device Server Managed Media Converter represents a robust solution for devices controllers for MIS personnel This product can either be used as Device Server or Managed Media Converter 1 2 Purpose This guide discusses how to install and configure your Devic
41. tion of DIP Switches No Dip description _ gt Z o gt S DNAS O 5 NA Serial Connection RS 232 Console Data Communication NOTE 1 If using console mode turn the DIP Switch 1 to ON position For data communication from the serial device keep the DIP switch 1 to OFF position In case of ON position data communication will be blocked and at OFF position console port access blocked 2 In RS 232 Condole mode DIP Switch 1 ON all other DIP Switch settings are ignored In Data Communication mode DIP Switch 1 OFF properly set other DIP Switches for serial interface modes RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER For some RS 422 485 devices which may not be designed to provide DB 9 connection please check the pin definition to connect the devices For the first time installation you have to use console mode to setup the IP and TCP port configuration with RS 232 cable Always use Cross Over cable if using Straight Through you must use Null Modem to use Telnet option RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 4 LED Indicators This device has LED indicators located at the front of the device The LEDs have been designed to give easy at a glance network status and provides real time connectivity information Please see below for an interpretation of their functions LED Indicators On Green Unit is receiving power Power off or failure UNK ACT On Green Illuminated when RJ 45 connector a
42. to configure the Virtual COM ports You can select up to 256 virtual COM ports COM1 and COM2 are normally physical ports so will not appear here The selected ports will be shown on the left top corner of the Configure screen Select Ports Please select the COM ports pou would like to redirect to SenalvlP Selecting the Connect to server will allow you to enter IP address and port number Enter the correct IP address and port number assigned to the Device Server gt seca Control Panel Configuration of COM IF Address Pod Number 122 168 0 150 1234 Configuration Wizard Copy Settings To User Credentials Use Credentials From COME COM Port Options hg Restore Failed Connections select Ports Port Monitor Close Help About After assigning the IP address and port number you can click Advanced button to configure other settings 46 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER se al IP Advanced settings Ei Options Proxy Server GES by 2000 ms h Attempt Server Connection for 2000 m e Synchronize with Server Upon COM Port Open e Update Routing Table Upon COM Port Open Iw Enable Nagle Algorithm Always Limit Data Rate to COM Port Band Rate h Include Domain in Windows Credentials COM Port Control Keep Alive E0000 me Harimum Connection Recovery Interval 30000 me Use Default Settings Please refer
43. ttached and RJ 45 link signals received Flashing Green Data traffic passing through RJ 45 port No link established RJ 45 port in 100Base mode Port is operating at full duplex ACT On Green Receiving data packets Flashin RS 232 422 485 data packets being transmitted or received No data packets received POST On Green Indicates normal operation RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 5 User Interface Startup There are two separate methods for configuring the Device Server for use In the first section of this chapter the Command line Interface CLI or Menu driven interface via the Console Port to set the device IP and TCP configuration to monitor managed the attached serial device via Serial IP Redirector software The second section will describe CLI or Menu driven via Telnet configuration Firstly make the connection below Device RS 232 Cable Female Female AN Computer DIP Switch 1 set to ON position 5 1 Console Port Access The Device Server is accessible via a terminal emulator attached to the RS 232 console port Please follow the step below 1 Attaching the serial cable to COM port of computer and serial port of device server 2 Select Hyper Terminal from start menu gt programs gt Accessories gt communication a window will appear assign the connection name Then select the correct available COM port COM1 or COM2 After this enter the port settings as below Bits p
44. up to 4 remote devices Diagram 4 Multi host Application TCP Client mode 30 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER TCP Client Mode This mode lets the Device Server Managed Media Converter act as a bridge for serial devices that must communicate with server hosts like the Linux Unix and Windows systems In this Client mode the Device Server establishes a temporary TCP connection with the servers automatically after powering up All the data received from the serial device is then sent to remote servers The servers can also send data back to the serial device while the connection is active The Device Server Managed Media Converter automatically ends the connection when all information is sent and the connection becomes idle for a specified length of time It will reestablish the connection when it receives data from the serial device In TCP Server mode previous section the Device Server Managed Media Converter waits for the control host to initiate communication with the serial device Conversely in TCP Client mode the DEVICE SERVER MANAGED MEDIA CONVERTER initiates communication with one or up to four remote devices simultaneously when the serial device experiences a communication event and prompts the DEVICE SERVER MANAGED MEDIA CONVERTER to initiate communications 6 3 4 Serial Connect Status Serial Connect Status will show the serial port connection to the serial device Serial port settings can only be changed whe
45. we recommend you keep the Packet Mode option set at Disable A detailed explanation of the setting choices are given underneath the following screenshot Operation Mode Configuration Operation Device Server Serial IP U4 8_ 5 gt Remote IP 192 168 808 155 Port 1234 Remote IP 4 8 8 8 Port 1234 Status Disable Remote IP 4 6 8 6 Port 1234 Status Disable Remote IP 6 0 0 0 Fort 1234 Status Disable Connection Idle Time sec gt Packet ModeCserial gt Inter packet timeouttms gt Packet Lengthtserial gt z i Packet Length timeouttms gt B Delimiteri tHex gt RH Status Disable De limiter Hex Status Disable Delimiter Process DoNothing WI UI Tab to move i Enter to select EXPLANATION Server Client Mode Configuration Operation Mode TCP Server the TCP Server mode of the Device Server allows TCP connections from up to four Device Servers with TCP Client mode or PC with Serial IP Redirector program running TCP Client the TCP Client mode of the Device Server can establish up to four TCP connections with Device Servers of TCP Server mode UDP Server the UDP Server mode of the Device Server allows the communication initiated from up to four UDP Clients UDP Client the UDP Client mode can communicate with up to 16 Remote IP 1 4 Port Status Connection Idle Time Packet mode serial Packet mode inter packet timeout Delimiter1 Hex Status Delimiter2 Hex Status Deli
46. y data 6 3 Web Graphic User Interface Please see previous chapter to log in the Device Server via web browser 6 3 1 System Information System information will show IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway settings After editing the setting press Apply to implement the settings System Information Description enal TF Device Server amp Converter Model Name R 2s2 4e2 465 Device Server Ae Converter Up Time Oday 1 hour 55 min 41 sec IP Address 192 168 O 150 Subnet Mask 23 25 0 LU Gateway 192 1168 CD 11 Apply 6 3 2 Master Information Master Info will show the hardware and firmware version Master Information Hardware Version 60 Q00063310100 Firmware Version 1 03 08 built at Jan 2008 11 59 46 26 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE TX DEVICE SERVER 6 3 3 Serial Port Configuration This page lets you configure the communication model and operation mechanism of the Device Server Please select the appropriate mode as required for your application The user can also monitor the serial port status and configure TCP port numbers from this menu A The unit offers six modes TCP Server TCP Client Converter UDP Server UDP Client Device Server Please restart the unit after selecting the desired mode Note If you use Converter Mode we recommend that you Disable the Packet Mode option A detailed explanation of the setting choices is given underneath the following screenshot this is followed by dia
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