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1. exit Type exit or logout and press ENTER to quit the program help To access the help commands list logout To logout from the device server ping Type ping followed by a space and then the IP address of the 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 a 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 the user name and password set ethO the command is for changing the factory IP address setting The syntax is set ethO ip new IP address network mask new network mask gateway new gateway Use this command to set new Ethernet settings 25 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter set idle time in seconds set an automatic logout time for situations when either the program or the communication link is idle set xfer the command is used for RS 232 configuration and data communication setting The command syntax is as shown below set xfer arg 1 data 1 arg 2 data 2 arg n data n Argument List Rot2. ser 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 any data 6 3 Web Graphic User Interface Please see the previous chapter to log in to the Device Server Managed Media Converter via the web browser interface 6 3 1 System Information System information will show the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway settings After editing the setting press Apply to implement the new settings System Information Description Serial IP Device Server Model Name RS 232 422 485 To ETH Device Server Up Time Oday O hour 36 min 34 sec IP Address 192 168 0 200 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway 1192 168 0 aL 6 3 2 Master Information Master Info will show the hardware and firmware version Master Information Hardware Version 6700 00633 0100 Firmware Version 1 00 02 built at Jan 9 2006 11 17 12 26 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 6 3 3 RS 232 422 485 Transfer Mode Configuration This page lets you configure the communication model and operation mechanism of the Device Server Managed Media Converter Please select the appropriate mode as required for your a
3. System Restart Menu Restore Factory Default Settings System Reset Exit lt Tab gt to move i lt Enter gt to select Restore Factory Default Settings Selecting this option will lead to restore factory default settings to the device server managed media converter 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 managed media converter 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 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 6 2 Command Line Interface Once you logged in and select the option of Command Line Interface a window with a command prompt will appear Type or help and it will show you the command list LI gt Command List e Help commands GT EE backup configuration file E Logout oe See Help commands dee VE Logout anger Ping a specified host with IP address BEER Reset system or reset factory default setting EE ENEE Set commands EE Show commands Ipgrade Upgrade run time firmware or configuration file LI gt Command List Command Definitions backup Use this command to save configuration settings to a file
4. Standards Ports Max Distance Data Rates Signals Configuration Switches Power Environment Emissions Dimensions Weight IEEE 802 3 10BaseT Ethernet IEEE 802 3u 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet EIA TIA RS 232 422 485 EIA TIA 5744 1x Fiber Singlemode Multimode 1x 9 pin serial connector D sub Male Fiber Up to 120 km gt 15 km via special order Serial 15 meters RS 232 1 200 meters RS 422 RS 485 Fiber 100 Mbps 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 Operating Temperature 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C Relative Humidity 10 to 80 non condensing Storage Temperature 4 F to 176 F 20 C to 80 C Relative Humidity 5 to 90 non condensing FCC Part 15 of Class A amp CE approved 4 30 x 3 54 x 1 18 in L x W x H 109 2 x 90 x 30 mm 9 88 ounces 280 grams Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 23
5. 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 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 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 Serial Port Configuration Operation Mode Baud Rate Parity Word Length Stop Bits Flow Control A read only attribute It shows the RS232 422 485 mode set by the DIP switch The speed of the serial interface Select or disable the parity checking method The length of data in bits The bit length of stop bits The flow control method for informing the correspondent 28 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter While using this unit in the 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 Parity Stop bit
6. 5 sec IP Address i92 be h Do Subnet Mask 255 5 bb Gateway ba fie p fi Reset Apply 13 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 6 Configuration Management Users can manage the Device Server via the menu driven interface or command line interface from a Telnet or serial console or via the Web based graphical 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 the ability to quickly access and adjust the device server settings as required 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 _ Main Menu Screen Use the 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 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter System Information RS 232 7422 485 To ETH Device Server RS 232 7
7. packets are being transmitted or SECH PS EE via Nebe port Off Fiber optic cable is not connected On Green Serial connector is attached and link signals are being received ACT Flashing Data traffic is passing through the serial port Off Serial port is idle or no link has been established Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 5 User Interface Startup There are two separate methods for configuring this Device Server Managed Media Converter 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 First make the connection below Device RS 232 Cable sever lt gt le Female Female EE Computer DIP Switch 1 set to the ON position 5 1 Console Port Access The Device Server Managed Media Converter is accessible via a terminal emulator attached to the RS 232 console port Please follow the steps below 1 Attach the serial cable to COM port of computer and serial port of the 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
8. performance on the port 3 Connect one end of the cable to the ST SC WDM port on the Device Server Managed Media Converter and the other end to the ST SC WDM port on the other device NOTE When inserting the cable be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated 4 Check the corresponding port LED on the Device Server Managed Media Converter to be sure that the connection is valid Refer to the LED chart in next section aperture of the fiber port when no cable is connected avoid exposure Warning Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the to laser radiation and do not stare into the open apertures 3 6 DB9 Male Connector Pin Assignments RS 422 485 RS 485 PIN HE 4 wire 2 wire Full duplex Half duplex 1 DCD 2 RX RX DATA B 6 1 3 TX TX e 2 4 DTR 8 3 5 GND GND GND e 4 6 DSR 5 7 RTS RX DATA A 8 CTS TX 9 RI NOTE Bi directional RS 485 BUS line Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 3 7 Serial Connection This Device Server Managed Media Converter 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 Definition of DIP Switches No Dip description Default 1 ON Console OFF Data OFF 2 RS 232 ON 3 RS 42
9. to a system flash memory and do Next Page More information on Operation Modes 18 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter Applications for Operation Modes S 4 vy Vi Device d S PLC i H erver Serial V Cable v N D ma E Device PLC EE Server serial Cable IP Virtual COM port Software TREN v Device bk 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 a Device 4 N R Serial Server Device E Server Serial Cable A A H PC Cable H s TCP Connection Diagram 2 Peer to Peer Application Converter Mode Converter Mode In this mode the Device Server acts like an advanced media converter Like a normal converter the Device Server communicates with a remote Device Server 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 19 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter i 8 evice En Server Window XP TCP client Socket TCP call setup Device Server A
10. 2 485 4W OFF 4 RS 485 2W OFF 5 INA OFF 6 NA OFF 7 TMR Terminator OFF For setting the control function of the serial port see the table below DIP 1 Serial Connection ON RS 232 Console OFF Data Communication NOTE 1 If using the console mode turn DIP Switch 1 to the ON position For data communication from the serial device keep the switch in the OFF position If the switch is in the ON position data communication will be blocked and in the OFF position console port access will be blocked 2 For some RS 422 485 devices which may not be designed to provide a DB 9 connection please check the pin definition to connect the devices 3 For the initial installation you must use the console mode to setup the IP and TCP port configuration with a RS 232 cable Always use a cross over cable if using a straight through cable you must use a Null Modem cable to use the Telnet option Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 4 LED Indicators This device has LED indicators located at the front of the device The LEDs have been designed to provide easy at a glance network status and real time connectivity information Please see the chart below for a description of their functions LED Indicators LED Condition Status PWR On Green Unit is receiving power Off Power off or failure On Green Receiving data packets Data
11. 2 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 1 6 Package Contents The package should include the following One 065 1063FSx series 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 s Manual CD Serial IP Redirector software CD Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 2 Hardware Description 2 1 Product Overview The Signamax 065 1063FSx series Device Server Managed Media Converter features complete Ethernet and TCP IP network support that allows devices in industry with 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 Fiber LEDs AE SES TJEN RX FIBER RS 232 4221485 Rear Panel DIP Switches Power LED Power Connector 9 32VDC 800mA Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100
12. 32 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE sennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnvnnnunnnnnnnvnnnuenne 1 TT Welcome auratus 1 1 2 PUrpos uunsenumtnnninanink ni hudvankekunkabrankavankadnnaeasnnet 1 1 3 TermsUeage Larvene 1 1 4 GE Me EE 1 WE scasiscweseveiicasteandeandubstcanachadeantuasdewsivsndvinausaduacdsbideintstaduiniesadvesdueneveus 2 LP Package CGontents m ummmmmsmsumuneinnsnnnsnnenesanrkonnsbkanenekenakanssbnnkedeknnekeknkndakde 3 2 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION asannnvnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnvnnen 4 2 1 Product Overview siicccedcieccesdeieiveteceesceedecvcnsteedveaeadceuscevecavacseecsweaetsceuscubicexeasbesauie 4 2 2 Product lllustrationS xvannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnuen 4 3 INSTALLATION HE EE 5 BMS E o1 072 Te SE 5 3 2 Wall Mount Installation eexennnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennr 5 3 3 DIN rail Mount Installation ennennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnennr 5 3 4 Powering On UnNiti smmnmmmnnnnsnnvrvvvvkvhosnnnnknnennavknsannnnkndennn 6 3 5 Connecting Fiber Cable Eesen edu ENEE ECKER NEE dE SEEENAE 7 3 6 DB9 Male Connector Pin AssignmentS rnsnnvvvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnr 7 37 Serial e e ET la NEE 8 4 LED INDICATORS Lusis RN ENEE ENN gene 9 5 USER INTERFACE STARTUP nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnn
13. 422 485 To ETH Device Server Description Model Name Company Name Board Name MAC 1 Address 6700 00633 0100 66 6B 64 FF FF Fi DHCP Client Disabled IP Address 1 92 168 6 266 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway 192 168 0 1 lt SAUE gt lt ESC gt lt Esc gt to cancel lt Enter gt to select System Information menu Once changes are made move the cursor to lt SAVE gt by using the TAB key and press Enter to save the settings Changing the IP address will automatically restart the Device Server Managed Media Converter 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 Managed Media Converter 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 15 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter DHCP Configuration DHCP Client Disabled ES Tab gt to move e to hange Enter Et omm1t DHCP Configuration menu 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 Operation Mode Menu This page offers
14. Base FX Device Server Media Converter 3 Installation To install your Device Server Managed Media converter please see the following procedures e Location e DIN rail Mounting e Desktop Installation e Powering On Unit e Connecting Fiber Cables e DB9 Male Connector Pin Assignment e Serial Connection 3 1 Location The location selected for installing the Device Server Managed Media Converter may greatly affect its performance When selecting a site we recommend considering the following rules 1 Install the Device Server Managed Media Converter in a fairly cool and dry place See Technical Specifications for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges 2 Install the Device Server Managed Media Converter in a location free from strong electromagnetic field generators such as motors vibration dust and direct exposure to 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 Managed Media Converter for grip and to protect the case from scratching 3 2 Wall Mount Installation The 065 1063FSx series 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 Managed Media Converter and marking the screw positions Use the screws included in the pack
15. Disable or enable their alarm function 6 3 9 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 abnormally functioning Clicking on the Restore button will set the device server managed media converter back to factory defaults All saved configurations will be lost 34 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter NOTES 35
16. Hex Status Delimiter2 Hex Status 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 four UDP Servers in UDP communication model Device Server the Device Server acts as Server role of RFC 2217 COM Port Control Protocol Converter Mode two Device Servers communicate with each other through peer to peer 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
17. SIGNAMAX CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS Model 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100BaseFX Device Server Managed Media Converter User s Manual May 2007 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 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 FCC WARNING Fe 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 CE CE 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 A Warning Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 2
18. Warning Please exercise caution when using power tools Also do not 3 4 Powering On Unit The Device Server Managed Media Converter uses an external power supply providing 9 32V DC 0 8A from an AC power line at 50 60 Hz 1 Insert the power cable plug directly into the receptacle located at the back of the device 2 Plug the power adapter into an available socket 3 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 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 3 5 Connecting Fiber Cable When connecting fiber cable to a 100BaseFX port on the product be sure the correct type ST SC or WDM available via special order connector is used Follow the steps below to properly connect fiber cable 1 Remove and keep the ST SC WDM port s rubber cover When not connected to a fiber cable the rubber cover should be replaced to protect the optics 2 Check that the fiber terminators are clean You can clean the cable plugs by wiping them gently with a clean tissue or cotton ball moistened with a little ethanol Dirty fiber terminators on fiber optic cables will impair the quality of the light transmitted through the cable and lead to degraded
19. age and tighten them well to affix the Device Server Managed Media Converter to the wall 3 3 DiN rail Mount Installation The aluminum DIN rail attachment plate should already be affixed to the back panel of the Device Server Managed Media Converter If you need to attach the DIN rail plate make sure that the stiff metal spring is situated towards the top Attaching the Device Server Managed Media Converter to the DIN rail is easy just align attach the top rail then press down and snap forward the Device Server Managed Media Converter to snap in the bottom rail as shown in the figures below Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter Use following steps set up the Device Server Managed Media Converter metal spring DIN Rail DIN Rail e The surface must support at least 500 gm for the Device Server Managed Media Converter e The power outlet should be within 6 feet 1 82 meters of the Device Server Managed Media Converter e 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 Managed Media Converter Do not place heavy objects on the product install this unit near 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
20. ce server Diagram 3 Multi host Application TCP Server mode TCP Server Mode In this mode the Device Server 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 while it is in TCP Server mode the console port becomes a network accessible interface via the Device Server 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 waits for the control host to initiate communication with the serial device Conversely in TCP Client mode next diagram the Device Server initiates communication with one or up to four remote devices simultaneously when the serial device experiences a communication event and prompts the Device Server to initiate communication I T ll T U EI Device x k a p Window XP UNIX Linux 4 7 TCP server p p p p 7 Socket TCP call setup Device Server A device server can connect up to 4 remote devices Diagram 4 Multi host Application TCP Client mode 30 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter TCP Client Mode This mode lets the Device Server act as a bridge for serial devices that must communicate with server hosts like the L
21. d The user can download the newer latest firmware to upgrade the device server managed media converter 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 Start Upgrade by TFTP If using TFTP method user must provide the valid IP address of TFTP server and the file name i e VK413 bin 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 that the correct parameter values for the device will be functioning after a firmware upgrade from a prior version with different configuration structure and data format please Restore Factory Default Settings in System Restart Menu 32 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 6 3 7 SNMP Community Configuration You can use an external SNMP based application to configure and manage the Device Server Managed Media Converter This management method requires the SNMP agent on the Device Server Managed Media Converter 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 Manageme
22. ddress lt Upd ate gt 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 rights to the agent module To communicate with the Device Server Managed Media Converter the NMS must first submit a valid community string for authentication 22 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter SNMP Configuration System Name RS 23274227485 To ETH Device Server amp Converter Location Contact name Get Community Set Community private SNMP Trap Index Status IP address Community 1 Disabled 6 6 0 6 public 2 Disabled 6 6 6 6 public 3 Disabled 6 6 6 6 public 4 Disabled 6 6 6 6 public 5 Disabled 6 6 0 6 public lt SAUE gt lt ESC gt lt Tab gt to move i lt Enter gt to select i lt Esc gt 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 comm
23. ent Peer IP Address IP of remote PC accessing the serial device via Device Server Dest Srce Port Number Shows the destination and source Port numbers Source port number will be as configured Byte Counts From UART Displays the number of bytes transmitted from the serial device Byte Counts to Network Displays the number of bytes received by the TCP IP network Byte Counts From Network Displaying the number of bytes transmitted from the Network Byte Counts to UART Displays the number of bytes received by the serial device Mgmt Configuration This category offers multiple management options 31 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 6 3 5 User Configuration This option will allow user to change the username and user password for the device server managed media converter management agent User Configuration User Name User Password admin 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 required to manage the device server managed media converter It is recommended to keep a written record in a safe place for the 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 6 3 6 Firmware Downloa
24. enter the port settings as described below Bits per second 38400 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control None 3 Once connection is established you will see a log in screen Firmware version 1 00 02 lt built at Jan 9 2006 11 17 12 gt Press lt ENTER gt key to start 10 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 4 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 Firmware version 1 00 02 lt built at Jan 9 2006 11 17 12 gt Press lt ENTER gt key to start Username admin Password 5 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 2 gt Menu Driven Interface The Device Server Managed Media Converter 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 managed media converter 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 managed media converter and workstation exists Type the following command line to change the device IP address i
25. ibute 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 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter Connection Status Port Number 1 4 Connect Status Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Peer IP Address 0 0 0 8 4 6 0 8 4 6 0 8 4 6 0 8 Dest srce Port 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Bytes from UART Bytes to Net H H H Bytes from Net H H 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 TFTP FIRMWARE UPGRADE File Name IP a
26. inux 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 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 waits for the control host to initiate communication with the serial device Conversely in TCP Client mode the Device Server initiates communication with one or up to four remote devices simultaneously when the serial device experiences a communication event and prompts the Device Server 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 when using Media Converter mode RS232 422 485 Connection Status Connect Status Server Type Peer IP Address 192 168 0 21 Dest Srce Port Number 1753 1234 Byte Counts From UART 543 Byte Counts To Network 543 Byte Counts From Network 9 Byte Counts To UART 9 Clear User can get instant information about the connectivity status Connect Status Server or Cli
27. 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 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 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 waits for the control host to initiate communication with the serial device Conversely in TCP Client mode next diagram the Device Server initiates communication with one or up to four remote devices simultaneously when the serial device experiences a communication event and prompts the Device Server to initiate communication E L EI Device Ke T Ke Server x k a H i H Window XP UNIX Linux lt TCP server Socket TCP call setup 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 act as a bridge for serial devices that must communicate with server hosts like the Linux UNIX and Windows systems In this Clie
28. n CLI mode where xxx s represent values between 0 and 254 and the user should enter their own IP address in this form a set ethO ip XXX XXX XXX XXX ut Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 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 R 232 4227 485 To ETH Device Server RS 232 7422 485 To ETH Device Server Description Model Name Company Name Board Name MAC 1 Address 6700 00633 0100 00 B 04 FF FF Fi DHCP Client Disabled IP Address 192 168 6 266 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway 192 168 1 lt SAUE gt lt ESC gt lt Esc gt to cancel 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 Warnin 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 Managed Media Converter is accessible via a Telnet At the command prompt type telnet 192 168 0 254 If connecting with default IP You will be pr
29. nnnenennnr Error Bookmark not defined Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 6 3 2 Master Information srrrnnnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnvennnnn Error Bookmark not defined 6 3 3 RS 232 422 485 Transfer Configuration rrrxsvrnnavnnnnvnennnr Error Bookmark not defined 6 3 4 Serial Connect StatusS rrswrrnnnvnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnvnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenennnr Error Bookmark not defined 6 3 5 User Configuration rsrrnnnnvnnnnvnnnnnvnnnnvnnnnvnnnnnvnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnenennnn Error Bookmark not defined 6 3 6 Firmware Download srrnnnnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnveennnn Error Bookmark not defined 6 3 7 SNMP Community Configuration rrxssrnnnnvnnnnnvnnnnvnnnnvnennnn Error Bookmark not defined 638 IP CT DE Error Bookmark not defined 6 3 9 System Restart rsernnnnvnnnnvvnnnnvnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnr Error Bookmark not defined Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 1 About This Guide 1 1 Welcome Thank you for selecting the Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100BaseFX 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 By enabling serial devices such as CNCs and PLCs to instantly connect to an existing Ethernet Fast Ethernet ne
30. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnunnnnnnne 10 5 1 Console Port ACccess annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnennr Error Bookmark not defined 5 2 e CITE t Error Bookmark not defined 5 3 Web DEE EE Error Bookmark not defined 6 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENTERROR BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED 6 1 Menu driven User Interface ssssxxxnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Error Bookmark not defined 6 1 1 System Information rrnnvvnnnnvnnnnnvnnnnvnnnnvnnnnnvnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnennnn Error Bookmark not defined 6 1 2 DHCP Configuration rrrnsvnnnnvrnnnnvnnnnvnnnnvnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenennnr Error Bookmark not defined 6 1 3 Operation Mode Menu rrserrnrsvrnnnnvnnnnvnnnnvnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnn Error Bookmark not defined 6 1 4 RS 232 422 485 UART Menu rrrnnvrernrnnvrernnnnvvernnnnvnernnsnvnernnn Error Bookmark not defined 6 1 5 Monitor Menu eege eege Ee Eege ege Error Bookmark not defined 6 1 6 TFTP Firmware Upgrade srrnnnnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnenennnn Error Bookmark not defined 6 1 7 SNMP ConfiguratiOn rrrssvnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnennnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenennnn Error Bookmark not defined 6 1 8 System Hestart e tekdedeeeedeEEe NEE keete keete Error Bookmark not defined 6 2 Command Line Interface rrrrrrrrrrrrrvrrrveveveverrrer Error Bookmark not defined 6 3 Web Graphic User Interface rnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Error Bookmark not defined 6 3 1 System Information rrrnvvrnnnvnnnnnvnnnnvnnnnvnnnnnvnnnnnvnnnnnn
31. nt 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 Managed Media Converter 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 8 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 Managed Media Converter Up to 5 trap managers may be assigned IP Trap Manager IP Address Community Name Status 192 168 0 59 public Enabled x 192 168 1 112 private Disable x 0 0 0 0 public Disable x 0 0 0 0 public Disable v 0 0 0 0 public Disable vi 33 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 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 Enter the IP address of terminals for situations when abnormalities on a connection occur and an alarm is to be IP Address sent Enter their community names and disable or enable their alarm function accordingly Community Name Enter their community names Status
32. nt mode the Device Server establishes a temporary TCP connection with 20 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 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 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 waits for the control host to initiate communication with the serial device Conversely in TCP Client mode the Device Server initiates communication with one or up to four remote devices simultaneously when the serial device experiences a communication event and prompts the Device Server 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 R5232 422 485 UART Configuration Operation Hode Console Hode Baud Rate 15208 Parity None Word Length B Stop Bits s Flow Control NONE RS232 422 485 UART Configuration Serial Port Configuration Operation Mode A read only attr
33. ompted to enter the user name and password as mentioned and shown in the topic Console Port Access Use the CLI or the Menu driven interface to perform the changes NOTE The only limitation of Telnet Access is that users can not assign a new IP address to the device server managed media converter Please use Console Port Access or Web Access to assign a new IP address to the unit 12 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 5 3 Web Access The Device Server Managed Media Converter 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 prompt you to enter the user name and password Connect to 192 168 0 200 FP Web Manager ax User name admin x Password C Remember my password Note IP 192 168 0 200 has been used for the purpose of writing this manual After a successful login the main screen will appear et 2323 Qee uzar Gee Jfa gt ED a http 192 168 1 220 index htm D PRE same KG S a R Ala 10 100 LNF CT R5232 422 485 Device Server amp Converter x Re 100 POST CH Main Menu HC System Details System Information SCH Configuration Description Serial IP Device Server amp Converter HC Mgmnt Config Model Name R 232 Device Server amp Converter HCI System Restart Menu Up Time 0 day 0 hour 0 min
34. out Delimiter1 Hex Status Delimiter2 Hex Status Delimiter Process NOTE 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 four UDP Servers in UDP communication model Device Server the Device Server acts 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
35. pplication 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 are using this unit in Converter Mode we recommend that you Disable the Packet Mode option A detailed explanation of the setting choices is provided underneath the following screenshot This is followed by diagrams and descriptions of the different network setups and operating modes RS232 422 485 Transfer Configuration Server Client Mode Configuration Operation Mode Device Server v Remote IP 1 Port 1234 1024 65535 Remote IP 2 Hong Port D M Enable Remote IP 3 bon Port 1234 I Enable Remote IP 4 pooo Port 1234 I Enable Connection Idle Time sec en 30 3600 Packet mode inter packet timeout D ms 1 5000 I Enable Delimiter Hex 1 0 I Enable 2 0 I Enable Delimiter Process DoNothing e Serial Port Configuration Operation Mode RS232 Mode Baud Rate 115200 jy Parity None E Word Length d Stop Bits D d Flow Control None ea te Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter EXPLANATION Server Client Mode Configuration Operation Mode Remote IP 1 4 Port Status Connection Idle Time Packet mode serial Packet mode inter packet timeout Delimiter1
36. s etc while working in Device Server mode they are managed through IP Serial Redirector software Applications for Operation Modes SE a vA Device i i S PLC l i erver Serial i w Cable Lem a hy 4 P bm N ay Device a p PLC VEE erver serial Cable IP Virtual COM port Software E A 4 Device S e 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 Te Device PLC Server Serial Cable A 1 H TCP Connection Diagram 2 Peer to Peer Application Converter Mode Converter Mode In this mode the Device Server acts like an advanced media converter Like a normal converter the Device Server communicates with a remote Device Server 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 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter DEI JE DEI ap er Er Te evice en rn rn Server Window XP UNIX Linux 7 TOP client P p p p p Socket TCP call setup hy Device Server A maximum of 4 remote devices can connect to a devi
37. 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 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 If you are using this device in Converter Mode 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 Mode Remote IP 1 192 168 0 155 Remote IP 2 0 0 0 0 Status Disable Remote IP 3 0 0 0 Status Disable Remote IP 4 Status Disable Connection Idle Time sec 600 Packet Mode serial Disable Inter packet timeout ms Delimiteri Hex 0 Status Disable Delimiter2 Hex 0 Status Disable Delimiter Process DoNothing 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 16 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter Remote IP 1 4 Port Status Connection Idle Time Packet mode serial Packet mode inter packet time
38. timeout serial packets can be delimited by 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 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 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 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
39. twork the 065 1063FSx series 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 a Device Server or a Managed Media Converter 1 2 Purpose This guide discusses how to install and configure your 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100BaseFX Device 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 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100BaseFX Device Server Managed Media Converter and device server media converter first letter lower case refers to other device servers media converters 1 4 Features Device Server amp Managed Media Converter Mode option Complies with EIA TIA and IEEE standards 100Mbps Fast Ethernet fiber port Supports 4 wire full duplex asynchronous serial data transmission RS 422 485 Supports 2 wire 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 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 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 1 5 Specifications
40. unity names 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 Managed Media Converter This management method requires the SNMP agent on the Device Server Managed Media Converter 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 product are public 23 Signamax 065 1063FSx series RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Media Converter 6 1 8 System Restart Menu This menu allows users to restore the factory default setting for the Device Server Managed Media Converter and or to reset the system manually Selecting this option will lead to another window with the following two options to select
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