4-port RS-232 to 100Base-FX Device Server User's Manual
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1. Advanced Close Help About 34 Click on Select Ports option to configure the Virtual COM ports You can select up to 256 virtual COM ports 1 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 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 and its serial ports Serial IP Control Panel 4 3 2 Configuration of COM3 IP Address Port Number Accept Connections Configuration Wizard User Credentials Use Credentials From COM Port Options DSR Emulation DCD Emulation CTS Emulation DTR is modem escape Restore Failed Connections Select Ports Port Monitor Licensing Advanced Close Help About 35 configure remaining ports of IRF 655 please use the same IP address but different Ports Numbers as assigned Serial IP Control Panel 4 3 2 e Configuration of COM4 IP Address Port Number COMS v Connect to server 192 168 0 200 Accept Connections Configuration Wizard User Credentials Use Credentials From COM Port Options DSR Emulation DCD Emulation CIS Emulation DTR is modem escape Restore Failed Connections Select Ports Port Monitor Licensing Advanced2. 3 Package Contents 5 2 Hardware 6 Product 6 Product Illustrations 7 3 Installation nern 9 LOCATION 10 Din Mount Installation 11 Grounding 655 12 External Alarm Contacts 16 Connecting Fiber 17 DB9 Male Connector Pin Assignments 19 Definition of DIP Switches 20 4 LED 21 5 Configuration 23 Web ACGOSS x cin da ice ae eec deoa 23 6 Management esee 25 Web Browser Interface 25 Appendix 34 Serial 34 1 Introduction About This Guide Welcome Thank you for selecting the 4 port RS 232 to 100Base FX Device Server This unit is designed to provide a RS 232 connection over fiber cable where the connected devices have 5 232 interfaces Enabling serial devices such as CNCs and PLCs to instantly conne
3. 0 200 255 0 o 1 Apply Note The Device Server IRF 655 only offers web based management for its own management 24 6 Web Browser Interface Please see the topic Web Access in previous chapter to log in the Device Server via web browser Once you logged in the following main screen will appear 192 168 0 200 Microsoft Intrenet Explorer Wem Fortes Hip 4 ale 7 2 9 4 1600 20 vy OLKTEK RS 232 To ETH Device Server la Description 9 wann Model Name R Up Time 0 day 3 Connect Status IP Address 182 168 0 0 P a tant conie Subnet Mask 255 Gateway 1 168 0 1 9 He Ape System Details This category has two options of System Info and Master Info 25 b System information is as shown above will show IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway settings After editing the setting press Apply to implement the settings Master Info will show the hardware and firmware version Master Information Hardware Version 6700 00655 0101 Firmware Version 1 00 00 built at May 25 2005 14 32 13 Configuration User can monitor the serial port status and configure TCP port number from this menu a Serial Port Config window will show you the serial port configuration and allow to assign the TCP port number for each s
4. Protocol Telnet COM Port Option DIR Emulation disabled COM Port Option DSR Emulation disabled COM Port Option DCD Emulation disabled COM Port Option CTS Emulation disabled Security Disabled Lise Settings Cancel 38 Once the link is established can manage the serial device attached to the device server from remote workstation installed Serial IP Redirector software From the Serial IP Port Monitor option you can see the connectivity status and IP address of the device server amp SeriaUIP Port Monitor 4 3 2 File Edit Help Activity Trace Port Status IP Address COM3 Connected 192 168 0 200 COM4 COM8 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 shown below 39 File Edit Help Activity Trace Pot _ TDADTRDACD Status IP Address COM3 Connected 192 168 0 200 connected 192 168 0200 coms 40 VOLKTEK CORPORATION No 192 Lian Cheng Road Chung Ho Taipei 235 Taiwan ROC TEL 886 2 8242 1000 FAX 886 2 8242 3333 ISO 9001 Certified 41
5. Data Carrier 2 RX Receive Data In Transmit 4 Data Terminal Ready CCIE AERE pe EDS pm ERR I 9 RI jRingindiatr In Definition of Switches This Device Server features DIP switches on the rear panel that sets the unit to the respond for the alarm in case of power or link failure for the device No Dip description Default 1 Primary Power Alarm Enable OFF Disable OFF Redundant Power Alarm Enable ON OFF Disable OFF 3 SFP Fiber Port Alarm OFF 4 N A OFF 20 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 ACT LEDs x 4 These LEDs are for serial ports Each LED for relevant serial port Flashes amber when receiving or transmitting data Power Indicator PWR This LED lights green when the Device Server is receiving power from primary input Redundant Power Supply RPS This indicator lights green when the Device Server is receiving power from redundant input Power On System Test POST Illuminated green when successfully performed Power on Self Test Flashing while performing the POST Alarm ALM This indicator will light red and will signal an alarm when an external alarm is connected
6. 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 Configuration File The user can import export the system configuration file to from the Device Server System Backup Press Backup Setting to save configuration data to pc Backup Setting Choose backup file and restore setting Browse Restore Setting 29 Backing Up Settings Click Backup Setting button to save the current configuration data After clicking the following window will appear File Download Do you want to save this file Name config bin t Type Unknown File Type 64 1 KB From 192 168 0 200 While files from the Internet can be useful some files can potentially harm your computer If you do not trust the source do not save this file What s the risk Clicking the Save will lead you to select a location at your PC or LAN to save the configuration file b Restoring Settings To restore or perform the configuration settings to Device Server from a backup configuration file use this option Click Browse button to select the configuration file from PC or LAN Once file is selected press Restore Setting button and the Device Server will restart while implementing the settings as per configuration file loaded SNMP Config You can use an external SNMP based application to configure and manage the De
7. Help About After assigning the IP address and port number press Configuration Wizard button to check if the link is established 36 the following screen press button If the link is function well the following screen will appear f Configuration Wizard COM3 IP Address of Server Port Number 192 168 0 200 1240 Test for presence of a modem connected to the server Status Connected to Server COM Port Control Support Detected Telnet Protocol Detected Server signature Serial IP Device Server Session Completed Recommendations Protocol Telnet COM Port Option DIR Emulation disabled COM Port Option DSR Emulation disabled COM Port Option DCD Emulation disabled COM Port Option CTS Emulation disabled Security Disabled Stat If the link has trouble the error message will appear To solve the problem please check the following 37 Whether IP address and numbers are correct b Fiber cables are connected to Ethernet properly You can perform the same procedure for testing connection of each port of the device server Configuration Wizard COM4 e IP Address of Server Port Number 192 168 0 200 1260 Test for presence of a modem connected to the server Status f Connected to Server a sf COM Port Control Support Detected f Telnet Protocol Detected f Server signature Serial IP Device Server Session Completed Log Recommendations
8. during a down link condition on any and or during primary redundant power failure to the Device Server 21 100 LED Illuminated green to indicate when receiving data from at 100Mbps fiber port only LNK ACT LED Flashing green to indicate when receiving link pulses from a compliant device fiber port only OFF LINE LED Illuminated red when no SFP fiber module in the slot 22 5 Configuration You can use web browser for configuring this Device Server for use Set the device IP and TCP configuration to monitor managed the attached serial device via Serial IP Redirector software Web Access The Device Server is accessible via a web browser once connected to the network Type the IP address at web browser 192 168 0 254 if connecting with default IP A window will be prompted to Enter user name and password E Connect to 192 168 0 200 1 Web Manager User name admin iv Password C Remember my password Note We use IP 192 168 0 200 to write this manual 23 After successful login select tne System Info option and following window will appear Edit the required parameter and press Apply to save Description Model Name Up Time IP Address System Information Serial IP Device Server RS 232 To ETH Device Server 0 day 3 hour 38 min 15 sec 192 e Subnet Mask 255 Gateway Resa 255 192 Nee
9. 4 port RS 232 to 100Base FX Device Server IRF 655 User s Manual Connecting Communities 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 many ay FCC WARNING N Fe us This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 This is Class product In 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 content given in the warning boxes AA Warning Table of Contents 1 Introd ction te coii iiec e aoc anna cune nain 1 About This Guide esee 1 2
10. Byte Counts From Network Displaying the number of bytes transmitted from Network 27 Byte Counts to UART Displaying the number of bytes received to serial device Mgmt Configuration This category offers multiple management options User Config This option will allow user to change the username and user password for the device server management 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 Warning It is recommended to keep a written record in a safe place for the User Name and Password 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 Firmware Download The user can download the newer latest firmware to upgrade the device server once available The user 28 has two options either they upgrade with browse option to select the firmware file Upgrade System by HTTP File Name Start Upgrade by HTTP Upgrade System by TFTP IP Address File Name Start Upgrade by 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
11. ct to an existing Ethernet Fast Ethernet network the Serial to Ethernet Device Server represents a robust solution for devices controllers for MIS personnel Now you can attach up to four serial devices to connect with Fast Ethernet by using one device Purpose This guide discusses how to install and configure your RS 232 to 100Base FX Device Server Terms Usage In this guide the term Device Server first letter upper case refers to your RS 232 to 100Base FX Device Server and device server first letter lower case refers to other device servers Features Complies with EIA TIA 232 and IEEE standards 100Mbps Fast Ethernet fiber port and 4 RS 232 Supports serial port asynchronous data rates up to 115 2 Kbps Relay output for power failure and link down Available with ST SC connector for Multi mode or SC connector for Single Mode Extends distance of up to 2km 6600 feet multi mode fiber and 120km 396000 feet long haul single mode fiber DIP switches to enable disable alarm function LEDs for at a glance device status Suitable for industrial harsh environment Wide voltage range 9 48V DC Redundant dual DC power inputs with Terminal Block FCC Class A amp CE approved Specifications Standards Ports Max Distance Data Rates Signals Switches Power IEEE 802 3 100BASE FX Fast Ethernet EIA TIA RS 232 EIA TIA 574 1x Fiber Single Mode Multi Mode 4x 9 pin serial conne
12. ctor D sub Male Fiber Up to 120 000 meters Serial 15 meters RS 232 Fiber 100 Mbps Serial 115 2 kbps asynchronous RS 232 TxD RxD CTS RTS DTR DSR RI GND DIP 1 Enables disables primary power alarm DIP 2 Enables disables redundant power alarm DIP 3 Enables disables fiber port alarm DIP 4 N A External power adapter 9 48 DC 1A Environment Temperature Operating 0 C to 70 C Relative Humidity 10 to 80 non condensing Storage 20 C to 80 C Relative Humidity 5 to 90 non condensing Emissions FCC Part 15 of Class A amp CE approved Dimensions 120 x 50 x 162mm D x W x H Weight 780 grams Package Contents The package should include the following One IRF 655 Device Server unit DIN Rail Kit Protective port caps Quick Installation Guide User s Manual CD Serial IP Redirector software CD 2 Hardware Description Product Overview The Device Server features complete Ethernet and TCP IP network support that allows devices in industry with RS 232 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 enable users to monitor and manage up to 256 serial devices from singl
13. ds to the bottom of the Device Server for grip and to protect the case from scratching Din Mount Installation The aluminum DIN Rail attachment plate should already be affixed to the back panel of the Device Server If you need to attach the DIN Rail plate assure that the stiff metal spring is situated towards the top Attaching the Device Server to the DIN rail is easy just align and attach the top rail then press down and snap forward the Device Server to snap in the bottom rail as shown in the figures below Use following steps set up the Device Server metal mee Mp spring IN Rai DIN Rail e The surface must support at least 1 500 gm for the Device Server e The power outlet should be within 1 82 meters 6 feet of the Device Server e Visually inspect the power adapter and make sure 11 that it is properly connected Make sure that there is proper heat dissipation from and adequate ventilation around the Device Server Do not place heavy objects on the Device Server Warning Please exercise caution when using power tools Also install this 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 Grounding IRF 655 Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and or wiring your IRF 655 Device Server Calculate the maximum possible current in each p
14. e PC with the help of Serial IP Redirector software Product Illustrations Front View of Device Server 4 x RS 232 ports 4 x Serial ports ACT LEDs Primary Power LED Redundant Power LED POST LED ALARM LED Reset Button Fiber port 100Mbps LED Fiber port LNK ACT LED 10 Fiber slot empty LED 11 Fiber slot port Restart the Device Server with factory default settings W a pn e DT View of Device Server Grounding Screw Terminal block for power input PWR RPS and alarm dry contact DIP Switches Back View of Device Server Din Rail Bracket Screws 3 Installation To install your Device Server please see the following procedures e Location Din Rail Mounting e Grounding Power e Redundant Power Inputs e External Alarm Contacts e Connecting Fiber Cables e DB9 Male Connector Pin Assignment Location The location selected for installing the Device Server may greatly affect its performance When selecting a site we recommend considering the following rules 1 Install the Device Server in a fairly cool and dry See Technical Specifications for the acceptable temperature and humidity operating ranges 2 Install the Device Server in a location free from strong electromagnetic field generators such as motors vibration dust and direct exposure to sunlight 3 Leave at least 5cm of space at the front and rear of the unit for ventilation 4 Affix the provided rubber pa
15. e source acts as a backup and 13 automatically supplies the Device Servers power needs Configuring DC Power Inputs Configure DC power to the Terminal Block Receptor as below DC Powered Device Server Power is supplied through an extemal DC power source Check the technical specification section for information about the DC power input voltage Since the Device Server does not include a power switch plugging its power adapter into a power outlet will immediately power it on The plastic green colored contact power block shown in the diagram to the left is composed of six contacts and can be inserted and removed easily by hand to connect to the six pin terminal block receptor male contacts located on the body of the Device Server The top two contacts PWR are designated for the primary DC input while the middle two 14 contacts RPS are for redundant DC input The lower two contacts ALM are for connection to an external alarm To the upper right of the power block is the ground wire connection screw and below the power block is the DIP switch control panel Procedure for Configuring DC Power During shipping the removable green Contact Block may already be detached from the six pin terminal contact point It may be easier to attach the DC wires to the green Contact Block if it has first been unplugged from the terminal contact point on the Device Server A On the Power Contact Block u
16. erial port to operate via Serial IP Redirector software Transfer Configuration Server Client Mode Configuration Port Number 1 2 3 4 Server Client AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO TCP Port Number value 1230 1240 1250 1260 1024 65535 Serial Port Configuration Port Number il 2 3 4 Operation Mode RS232Mode RS232Mode RS232Mode RS232 Mode Baud Rate 19200 38400 19200 38400 Parity None None None None Word Length 8 8 8 8 Stop Bits 1 1 1 Flow Control NONE NONE NONE NONE Reset 26 b Serial Connect Status will show the serial port connection to the serial device Connection Status Port Number 1 2 3 4 Connect Status SER d Server Type host d Server Type Peer IP Address 0 0 0 0 192 168 0 21 0 0 0 0 192 168 0 21 Dest Srce Port Number 0 0 2560 1240 0 0 3732 1260 Byte Counts From UART 0 42999 0 29084 Byte Counts To Network 0 42998 0 29084 Byte Counts From Network 0 419 0 162 Byte Counts To UART 0 419 0 162 Clear User can get the instant information about the connectivity Connect Status Server or Client and Connected or Not Peer IP Address 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
17. nction etc b Input power is out of the range listed in the spec 9 48V Connecting Fiber Cable When connecting fiber cable to a 100BASE FX port on the Device Server be sure the correct type LC connector is used Follow the steps below to properly connect fiber cable 1 Remove and keep the fiber port s rubber cover When not connected to a fiber cable the rubber cover should be replaced to protect the optics 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 Connect one end of the cable to the fiber port on the Device Server and the other end to the fiber port on the other device 17 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 to be sure that the connection is valid Refer to the LED chart in next section Ly Warning Because invisible laser radiation may be emitted from the aperture of the fiber port when no cable is connected avoid exposure to laser radiation and do not stare into the open apertures 18 DB9 Male Connector Pin Assignments ar er Signal sin ot o
18. ower wire and common wire Observe all electrical codes dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size If the current goes above the maximum ratings the wiring could overheat and causing serious damage to your equipment Users must pay attention to the following items Use separate paths to route wiring for power devices If power wiring and device wiring paths must cross make sure the wires are 12 perpendicular at the intersection point Donotrun signal or communications wiring and power wiring in the same wire conduit To avoid interference wires with different signal characteristics should be routed separately User can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determine which wires should be kept separate The rule of thumb is that wiring that shares similar electrical characteristics can be bundled together Keep input and output wiring separated It is strongly recommended that you label wiring to all devices in the system for clarity Grounding IRF 655 Device Server will help eliminate the effects of noise due to electromagnetic interference EMI Always run the ground connection from the ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting DC power This product is intended to be mounted to a well grounded mounting surface Redundant Power Inputs Dual power inputs can be connected simultaneously to live DC power sources If one power source fails the other liv
19. rminals 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 Enter their community names Disable or enable their alarm function System Restart Menu Users can restart reset the system via software from a remote location 32 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 A Clicking on the Restore button will set the device server back to factory defaults All saved configurations will be lost 33 Appendix Serial 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 mm IP Address Port Number coms Connect to server Accept Connections Select Ports Configuration of COM3 Please select the COM ports m you would like to redirect to 4 coms 1 com coms 1 0 10 Me COM11 COM12 OK Cancel Help Bes Be ey Licensing
20. se a flathead screwdriver to loosen the screws reserved for primary power labeled PWR and then insert negative and positive DC wires Tighten until snug B For the backup DC connection follow the same procedure as above Attach DC power wires to the Contact Block in the position marked RPS C If not already inserted into the terminal block 15 receptor into the Device Server do so now D Assure your DC power supply is stable and clean before applying DC power to the Device Server External Alarm Contacts The IRF 655 Device Server has one Alarm Contact located on the green Power Block Contact on the top panel For detailed instructions on how to connect the Alarm Contact power wires to the two lower contacts of the 6 contact terminal block connector see the Connecting DC Power inputs in the section above it is the same procedure You can connect the Fault circuit to any warning light which the users factory or industry already has located in the control room or factory floor When a fault occurs the Device Server will send a signal through the Alarm contact to activate the external alarm or siren The Alarm Contact has two terminals that form a Fault circuit for connecting to an alarm system An alarm will be signaled in the following situations 1 Any link fail ex cable disconnected device break down 2 PWR RPS Power failure 16 a Power is disconnected power supply malfu
21. vice Server This management method requires the SNMP agent on the Device Server and the SNMP Network Management Station to use the same community string This 30 management method in fact uses two community strings the Get community string and the Set community string If the SNMP Network Management Station only knows the Set community string it can read and write to the MIBs However if it only knows the Get community string it can only read MIBs The default Get and Set community strings for the Device Server are public and private respectively SNMP Communities SNMP Communities Community Name GET public SET private If needed assign the new parameters and press Save to implement the settings IP Trap The following figure and table describe how to specify management stations that will receive authentication failure messages or other trap messages from the Device Server Up to 5 trap managers may be assigned 31 IP Address Community Name Status 192 168 0 59 public Enabled v 192 168 1 112 private Disable m 0 0 0 0 public Disable v 0 0 0 0 public Disable 0 0 0 0 public Disable 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 IP Address Community Name Status Description Enter the IP address of te
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