TCPConv 2 Technical Manual DocRev11, October 25, 2013 Elatec GmbH
Contents Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1. Typical Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2. Important Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3. Software Release History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1. Connect the network cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents A. FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Introduction 1. Introduction This document describes all features and the usage of the hardware TCPConv 2. TCPConv 2 is equipped with two USB- and RS232-interface into your local area network (LAN). The purpose of this hardware is to convert USB or RS232 to Ethernet, in order to provide RS232 or USB devices an extra Ethernet connection. 1.1. Typical Scenario A typical application is the extension of a network device (i.e. a network printer), by a local peripheral device. Figure 1.1.
1. Introduction 1.3. Software Release History Version SB1.00/STD1.00.02 STD1.1.0.0 STD1.1.0.2 STD1.1.0.
2. Hardware Setup 2. Hardware Setup 2.1. Connect the network cables There are two Ethernet ports on the TCPConv 2, Host port is used to connect TCPConv 2 to local network and Printer port is used to connect printer to TCPConv 2. 2.2. Plug in the Reader The user can plug in USB reader directly to the TCPConv 2. Currently HID and CDC devices are supported. TCPConv 2 can also provide 750mA current from Pin 9 of its RS232 interface.
2. Hardware Setup 2.3. Power up the TCPConv 2 After the TCPConv 2 is powered up, one can see the status of it via the information LEDs. There are 4 LEDs on device and several states of the device can be detected based on combination of LED signals. • Power LED is ON when power supply is connected. • Busy LED is red means device is initializing. • Ready LED is green means device is in normal operation.
2. Hardware Setup Figure 2.3.: Search for TCPConv If there are some TCPConv in the network, after a while one can see the whole list: Figure 2.4.: One TCPConv is found If the printer connected to the selected TCPConv has web front-end on port 80, one can visit this page by pushing the button “Connect to Printer” Figure 2.5.: Visit the web front-end of the printer connected 2.4.2.
2. Hardware Setup Figure 2.6.: Network Settings without TCPConv Now a TCPConv is installed between the switch and the printer. The TCPConv 2 should now be 192.168.1.10 whereas the printer is located in the private network of TCPConv. The detailed steps of configuration via web front-end can also be found in Chapter 3. Figure 2.7.: Network Settings for TCPConv and Printer. Note the TCPConv takes the IP address that the Printer had. Figure 2.8.
3. Configuration with Web Frontend 3. Configuration with Web Frontend 3.1. Interface Setup Figure 3.1.: Visit the web front-end of the selected TCPConv 2 By clicking “Connect to TCPConv” while one device is selected, or by typing :81 in the browser, one can see the homepage of the TCPConv By clicking “Setup” in Figure 3.2 and typing in the user name and password, one can change the configurations. By default, both user name and password are “admin”(without the quotation mark).
3. Configuration with Web Frontend Figure 3.2.: Homepage of a TCPConv. Note 192.168.20.
3. Configuration with Web Frontend Figure 3.3.
3. Configuration with Web Frontend Hostnames are composed of series of labels concatenated with dots, as are all domain names. For example, “tcpconv.local” is a hostname. Each label must be between 1 and 63 characters long, and the entire hostname (including the delimiting dots) has a maximum of 255 characters.
3. Configuration with Web Frontend Figure 3.4.
3. Configuration with Web Frontend changes, one needs to push “Save and Reboot”. 3.2. Change Password As an administrator one can change the password of the TCPConv. This can be done by pushing the “Password” tab in Fig 3.2. It is worthy of being mentioned that only the password is allowed to be changed here for security reasons. 3.3. Check Status One can check the running status of TCPConv 2 by clicking “Status”. The status includes version, printer and USB. 3.3.1.
3. Configuration with Web Frontend 3.4. Download Manual This Manual can also be downloaded under “Help”.
4. Change the Software on TCPConv via USB Stick 4. Change the Software on TCPConv via USB Stick For the configurations mentioned in 3, it is necessary that TCPConv 2 always has a web front-end accessible by the user. This may not be the case when for example the network interface on TCPConv 2 is mistakenly configured or an application without web front-end is for some reason running on TCPConv 2. Under such circumstances, one can change the software on TCPConv 2 via a USB Stick with correct software.
5. Diagnose and repair the TCPConv 2 5. Diagnose and repair the TCPConv 2 5.1. Basic Checks In normal operation only Power and Ready LEDs are on(both green). Otherwise please first make the following checks: 1. If the TCPConv is powered up 2. If the network cables are correctly connected. “Printer” to printer and “Host” to local network 3. If the Printer is powered up 4. Check if TCPConv can be found by TC2Config Tool 5. Check if the printer uses DHCP to get an IP address 6.
5. Diagnose and repair the TCPConv 2 Gateway: 192.168.60.1 Connect to 192.168.60.1:81 via browser • Type in the Username and password • Fulfil the configuration as explained in 3 • Disconnect PC from Printer port • Use the normal Hardware Setup 5.3. If a TCPConv 2 is unable to forward data from reader to TCP/IP connection This may be because the TCPConv has a wrong configuration. Under Help->Log file one is able to see the error log: In Figure 5.
5. Diagnose and repair the TCPConv 2 • The printer itself has problems to print, for instance no paper, no ink. Figure 5.2.: Modify the local port for USB communication 5.5. Else ... Please contact support-rfid@elatec.com for an image. Copy the image to the root directory of USB Flash, plug in the USB Flash to the TCPConv 2 and then reboot the TCPConv 2.
5. Diagnose and repair the TCPConv 2 Figure 5.3.
A. FCC Notice A. FCC Notice NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTICE Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Manufacturer may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
A. FCC Notice • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
