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1. Web Manager User name S admin Password Remember my password ok j came Note We use IP 192 168 0 200 to write this manual After successful login the main screen will appear E http 192 168 0 200 Microsoft Internet Explorer oly a File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back 7 x i2 A je Search 57 Favorites 4 ir x Lj rel Address 4E http 192 168 0 200 TENE v O L K T E K 100 LHK ACT M L L eed I RS 232 422 485 To ETH Device Server fi ix 100 POST RS 232 422 485 Main Menu E 23 System Details System Information 6 System Info Description Serial IP Device Server e Master Info Model Name RS 232 422 485 To ETH Device Server A Configuration D Serial Port Conf Up Time Oday 2 hour 38 min 15 sec 8 Serial Connect Status IP Address 132 168 0 ga CEN ee Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 M s Firmware Download Gateway 192 j 168 0 A Js Configuration File EHCg SNMP Config S SNMP Communities IP Trap Manager 6 53 System Restart Menu s Restart Option E Done Internet 13 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 6 Configuration Management Users can manage the Device Server via menu driven interface or command line interface from Telnet or serial console or Web graphic user interface 6 1 Menu driven User Interface The figure below shows the Main Menu screen From this screen the configu
2. 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 previous chapter to log in the Device Server Managed Media Converter via web browser 6 3 1 System Information oystem information will show IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway settings After editing the setting press Apply to implement the settings System Information Description Serial JP Device Server Model Name R5 232 422 485 To ETH Device Server Lip Time Oday O hour 36 min 34 sec IP Address 0 152 168 0 200 Subnet Mask 255 255 D Mi Gateway 152 0 168 Ji 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 6 3 3 RS 232 422 485 Transfer Configuration This page offers the selection between Device Server and Media Converter mode Please select the appropriate required for your application User can also monitor the serial port status and configure TCP port number from this menu 23 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER A Serial Port Config window will show you the serial port co
3. 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 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 Gonnect Status Server vpe Peer IP Address 192 168 0 21 Dest Srce Port Number 5 1234 Byte Counts From UART 43 Byte Counts To Network 543 Byte Counts From Network 9 Byte Counts To UART 9 Clear 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 26 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 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 User Configuration User Name User Password admin Type t
4. Media Converter mode two Device Servers communicate with each other through point to point architecture Packet mode of This is valid for Device Server mode only serial input Enabled input data from the serial interface is treated as serial packets Disabled input data from the serial interface is treated as bit streams Packet mode In milliseconds This is valid for Device Server mode only It is inter packet the delimiter value for recognizing the timeout gap between serial timeout packets if Packet Mode is enabled Serial Port Configuration Operation Mode A read only attribute It shows the RS232 422 485 mode set by the DIP switch Baud Rate Parit Word Length Stop Bits 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 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 value In case you are using the product as a Managed Media Converter keep Packet Mode Disabled In Managed Media Converter mode the device must be paired with another device NOT take effect until a system reset or reboot has occurred This action validates the new settings Please note tha
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 i gt CLI User Interface 2 Menu Driwen 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 in 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 11 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX 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 Model Name RS 292 422 485 To ETH Device Server Company Name VOLKTEK Corporation Board Mame 6700 00634 0100 HAC 1 Address 88 80B
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7. at OFF position console port access 2 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 3 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 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX 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 LED Condition Status Unit is receiving power Power off or failure Receiving data packets LNK ACT Flashing Green Pata Packets or received via Fiber cable is not connected Serial connector attached and link signals On Green ed ACT receive Flashing Data traffic passing through serial port Serial port is idle or no link established VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 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 configu
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9. 84 FF EE EE DHCP Client Disabled IP Address 19 163 0 200 Subnet Mask 293 299 0 0 Gateway 182 168 8 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 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 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 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 The 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 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 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 be prompted to Enter user name and password Connect to 192 168 0 200 A
10. Fort Monitor Es Eus uim Licensing Advanced Close Help About Lee Hee _ About Note Serial IP Redirector software will only work while using the unit as a Device Server Do not install or use the software while using the unit as Managed Media Converter Click on Select Ports option 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 30 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 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 ck SeriaUIP Control Panel 4 3 2 Configuration of COM IP Address Port Humber 1192 168 0 200 1234 Accept Connections Configuration Wizard User Credentials Use Credentials From COM Port Options DSR Emulation CTS Emulation DCD Emulation DTA is modem escape Restore Failed Connections Select Ports Port Monitor Licensing Advanced Help About After assigning the IP address and port number press Configuration Wizard button to check if the link is established 31 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER On the following screen press Start button If the li
11. LI kg 800 mA PWR VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 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 IRF 634 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 screw include in the package and snu
12. Media Converter NOTE In Telnet mode you can t change the IP address 15 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 6 1 2 DHCP Configuration DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol allows the Device Server Managed Media Converter to obtain an IP address from 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 meDisabled SAVE Ral zTah tn move lt Snace gt tn chance Rrter tn cnmmaid DHCP Configuration menu Use Spacebar to enable 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 previous menu without making any changes 16 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 6 1 3 RS 232 422 485 Transfer Configuration The RS 232 422 485 menu is applicable to all RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 modes Before using data transfer mode option for the Device Server Managed Media Converter move the DIP Switch 1 to OFF position In case the device is used in Device Server Mode You can assign the TCP port number to monitor and access the serial device via device server over the network Internet from a workstation using Serial IP Redirector software The TCP port number can be of any number from 1024 to 65535 The 2 screensh
13. RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Managed Media Converter IRF 634 User s Manual September 2006 Optical Ethemei Experis VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX 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 FCC WARNING fC This eguipment 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 eguipment generates uses and can radiate radio freguency 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 Thisis a Glass A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be reguired to take adeguate measures Take special note to read and understand all the content in the warning boxes AMD tems VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER TABLE OF CONTENTS
14. Relative Humidity 5 to 90 non condensing FCC Part 15 of Glass A 8 CE approved 109 2 x 90 x 30mm L x Wx H 280 grams VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 1 6 Package Contents The package should include the following One IRF 634 Device Server Managed Media 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 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 2 Hardware Description 2 1 Product Overview The 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 eguipment medical eguipment 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 2 2 Product Illustrations Front Panel RS 232 422 485 Fiber LEDs x LNEJACT RA FIBER Rear Panel DIP Switches Power LED Power Connector 2 3698 B BF TALMA 9 32VDC F
15. 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 to laser radiation and do not stare into the open apertures k Warning Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the 3 6 DB9 Male Connector Pin Assignments oe oe uuum Signal Full duplex Direction Maa duplex pee lex Cour ATE B Ta NOTE Bi directional RS 485 BUS line VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 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 JE E 1 4 RS 485 2W OFF 6 NA 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 console mode turn the DIP Switch 1 to ON position For data communication from the serial device keep the switch to OFF position In case of ON position data communication will be blocked and
16. all this 3 4 Powering On Unit The Device Server Managed Media Converter uses external power supply 9 32V DC 0 8A 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 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 3 5 Connecting Fiber Cable When connecting fiber cable to a 100BASE FX port on the product be sure the correct type ST SC or WDM 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 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
17. ccur and an alarm to be sent Enter their community 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 20 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 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 6 1 7 System Restart 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 optio
18. e only The Client Time will disconnect the TCP session if no packets are transmitted in the set period DS CR Mode DS Device Server mode the Device Server acts as TCP Server and the Serial IP Redirector software acts as TCP Client CR Media Converter mode two Device Servers communicate with each other through point to point architecture Packet mode of This is valid for Device Server mode only serial input Enabled input data from the serial interface is treated as serial packets Disabled input data from the serial interface is treated as bit streams Packet mode In milliseconds This is valid for Device Server mode only It is the inter packet delimiter value for recognizing the timeout gap between serial timeout packets if Packet Mode is enabled Serial Port Configuration Operation Mode A read only attribute It shows the RS232 422 485 mode set by the DIP switch Baud Rate Parity Word Length Stop Bits 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 value to enable smooth data communication Note You will not be able to change the serial port settings Baud Rate Parity Stop bits etc while working in Device Server mode they are managed through IP Serial Redirector software 25 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS
19. eature 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 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX 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 Ethernet EIA TIA RS 232 422 485 EIA TIA 5744 1x Fiber Single Mode Multi Mode 1x 9 pin serial connector D sub Male Fiber Up to 120 000 meters 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 Freguency 47Hz to 63Hz Temperature Operating 0 C to 50 C Relative Humidity 10 to 80 non condensing Storage 20 C to 80 C
20. g them well to fix the Device Server Managed Media Converter 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 assure 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 and 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 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER Use following steps set up the Device Server Managed Media Converter metal SPAN metal spring P r LIM Fail 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 1 82 meters 6 feet 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 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 k Warning Please exercise caution when using power tools Also inst
21. he 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 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 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 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 TFTF 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 27 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 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
22. hown below amp Serial iP Port Monitor 4 3 2 File Edit Help Activity Trace Pot TOAD TA DA CD IP Address Cosa sd 132 158 0 200 e e e H4 o Connected 192 168 1 200 33 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 8 Contact Information VOLKTEK CORPORATION 4F No 192 Lian Cheng Road Chung Ho Taipei 235 Taiwan ROC TEL 886 2 8242 1000 FAX 886 2 8242 3333 ISO 9001 Certified 34
23. lcome Thank you for selecting the RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX Device Server Managed Media Converter This unit is designed to provide a 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 PLOs 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 RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX 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 RS 232 422 485 to 100Base FX 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 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 Terminator f
24. nfiguration and allow to assign the TCP port number to operate via Serial IP Redirector software for Device Server mode B The unit also offers two modes Device Server Mode Media Converter Please restart the unit after selecting the mode to take effect Note In case of using Media Converter Mode recommend to keep Packet Mode option Disable A detailed explanation of the setting choices are given underneath the following screenshot KS232422 85 Transfer Configuralion Server Client Mode Configuration Server Client Tvpe Auto kemote IP 19216801 TCP Port Number Connection Idle Time sec DS CKR Mode Fackel mode of serial input Fackel mode inter packet timeout Serial Port Configuration Operation Mode a value 1024 65535 E 5 Pralue 30 3600 Disatie A fac m value 1 5000 CONSOLE MODE Baud Rate pao 5 Parity Mont Word Length 8 Stop Bits 1 e Flow Control A Mone 24 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER EXPLANATION Server Client Mode Configuration Server Client A read only attribute In Device Server mode the device will have a Type Server role as a TCP Server In Media Converter mode the Server and Client roles of the two ends will be decided automatically device Ignore if in Device Server mode The TCP port number that the TCP Server is bound to Number Connection Idle In seconds This is valid for Media Converter mod
25. nk is function well the following screen will appear Configuration Wizard COM3 IP Address of Server Port Humber 1 32 158 0 200 1 234 Test for presence of a modem connected to the server Status Connected to Server COM Port Control Support Detected Telnet Protocol Detected Server signature Serlal lP Device Server Session Completed Telnet Option DIR Emulation disabled Option DSR Emulation disabled Option DCD Emulation disabled Option CTS Emulation disabled Disabled d Start s WE Lise Settings E Copy Cancel If the link has trouble the error message will appear To solve the problem please check the following a Whether IP address and Port numbers are correct b Fiber cable is properly connected to Ethernet C DIP Switch 7 is correctly selected 4Wire and 2Wire Mode Once the link is established you can manage the serial device attached to the device server from remote workstation installed Serial IP Redirector software 32 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER From the Serial IP Port Monitor option you can see the connectivity status and IP address of the device server 4 Serial IP Port Monitor 4 3 2 Jog File Edit Help Activity Trace Pot TOAD TR DR CD IF Address Connected 192 168 0 200 If more devices are attached and connected the status and IP address of those devices will also be showed against each Virtual COM port as s
26. ns 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 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 ethO the command is for factory setting use set ethO ip new IP address network mask new network mask gateway new gateway Use this command to set new Ethernet settings set idle time in seconds set automatic logout when the program or communication is idle 22 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 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 Port Set TCP port number statistics Clear statistics
27. ns to select System Restart Menu Restore Factory Default Settings System Reset Exit amp Iah to move i Enter to select System Restart Menu 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 21 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX 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 prp Help commands hackup hackup configuration file publice aces Logout hell Help commands logout Logout DEInqi e Ping a specified host with IP address rezgt Reset system or reset factory default setting Epp e c ENSE Set commands i GUE soar ater s exu Show commands upgrade Upgrade run time firmware or configuration file CLI gt Command List Command Definitio
28. 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 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 v 0 0 0 0 public Disable ka 0 0 0 0 public Disable v 0 0 0 0 public VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX 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 Enter the IP address of te
29. ots below show the different screen options when selecting Device Server mode in the DS CR Mode setting top or Converter mode bottom RS2 I a 40 FAR rer Pant tale At Lon Server Client Tu pe SERVER TCP Port Humber EEA DS CR Hode Device Server Packet Modelserial Disable Packet Mode timeout ms 20 RS232 422 485 Transfer Configuration Server Client E HUTU Remote IP Aa 168 0 155 IC P Pi yr 1 Mumber i Jg Connection Idle Timelsec 600 DS CR Mode Converter Serial Port Configuration Operation Mode Console Mode Baud Rate 36460 Parity None Word Length Stop Bits Flow Control NONE 17 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER RS 232 422 485 Transfer Configuration Explanation follows below EXPLANATION Server Client Mode Configuration Server Client A read only attribute In Device Server mode the device will have Type a Server role as a TCP Server In Media Converter mode the Server and Client roles of the two ends will be decided automatically Remote IP In Media Converter mode setthe IP address of the other end device Ignore if in Device Server mode Connection Idle In seconds This is valid for Media Converter mode only The Time Client will disconnect the TCP session if no packets are transmitted in the set period DS CR Mode DS Device Server mode the Device Server acts as TCP Server and the Serial IP Redirector software acts as TCP Client CR
30. ration options available provide the user to quickly access and adjust the device server settings as required Main Menu System Information Menu DHCP Configuration Menu RS23274227485 Configuration Menu Monitor Menu Firmware Upgrade Menu SNMP Configuration Menu System Restart Menu Exit lt Tah gt to move i Enter to select Main Menu Screen Use TAB key to move the cursor to different fields and press Enter to select edit the option 14 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 6 1 1 System Information From this menu the user can view some system related information and default IP address The user should set up appropriate IP address subnet mask and Gateway for his own network After entering a new IP address Telnet and data communication will be based on the new address System Information Description Serial IP Device Server amp Gonverter Model Name RS 232 42 2 485 To ETH Device Server amp Converter Company Name VOLKTEK Corporation Board Name 6 808 880633 0128 MAC 1 Address 80 06 44 FF EE EE DHCP Client Disabled IP Address m9 168 0 200 Subnet Mask 255 255 8 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 SAVE gt by using TAB key and press Enter to save the settings Change of IP will lead to restart the Device Server Managed
31. ration to monitor managed the attached serial device via Serial IP Redirector software The second section will describe CL or Menu driven via Telnet configuration Firstly make the connection below Device RS 232 Cable Female Female ade N Computer DIP Switch 1 set to 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 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 per 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 UOLKTEK Corporation Firmuare version 1 66 62 huilt at Jan 2886 11 17 12 Press ENTER key to start 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 UOLEKTEK Corporation Firmware version 1 66 62 lt huilt at Jan 2886 11 17 12 gt Press amp EHTEH key to start Username admin Password 10 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 5
32. rminals for when abnormalities on a connection occur and an alarm to be sent Enter their IP Address 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 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 29 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 7 Appendix 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 the following window will appear EON Configuration of COM COM IP Address Port Humber COMES Connect to server Accept Connections boring cow e Select Ports s Please select the COM ports vou would like ta redirect to Serlal IP iw 20M3 Lord LOMS LOME LI LK Cancel Help
33. t ESC gt Tab to move Enter to select TFTP Firmware Upgrade menu 19 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 6 1 6 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 SNMP Configuration System Mame RS 23274227485 To ETH Device Server amp Converter Location UOLKTEK Corporation Contact name service yolktek com tu Get Community Set Community private LSHMP Trap Status I Ad Commun it uy 1 Disabled 6 6 6 8 public 2 Disabled 6 0 6 8 public 3 Disabled H H BH H public E Disabled H H H H public 5 Disabled 6 0 6 8 public lt SAUE gt ESG iTab to move Enter to select i lt Esc gt to Cancel SNMP Configuration 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 o
34. t you can t change the Device Server Media Converter 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 18 VOLKTEK IRF 634 RS 232 422 485 TO 100BASE FX DEVICE SERVER 6 1 4 Monitor Menu This screen provides at a glance system status information Gonnection Status R5232 422 485 Transfer Configuration Connect Status Mot connected Server Client Type AUTO Peer IP Address 4 6 6 6 Remote IP 192 168 1 22H Dest 5rce port number B B TCP Port Number 1234 Byte counts from UART 8 Connection Idle Timetsec gt 6HH Byte counts to network DS CR Mode Converter Byte counts from network H Byte counts to UART H Serial Port Configuration Operation Mode RS232 Mode Baud Rate 38400 Parity None Word Length 8 Stop Bits 1 Flow Gontrol lt Clear gt lt Tah gt to move Enter to select Monitor Menu 6 1 5 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 update will start downloading the newer firmware and system will restart to apply the firmware TFTP FIRMWARE UPGRADE Pile Nome c IF address 192 168 0 206 lt Update gt l

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