RS-232/422/485 to 100Base-TX Device Server/Managed Media Converter IRF-633 User’s Manual (September 2006)
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER COPYRIGHT All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photo copying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. FCC WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC rules.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE..........................................................................1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2 Welcome ............................................................................................................1 Purpose .............................................................................................................1 Terms/Usage .............................................................
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 6.3.5 6.3.6 6.3.7 6.3.8 6.3.9 User Configuration ..........................................................................................................26 Firmware Download ........................................................................................................26 SNMP Community Configuration ...................................................................................27 IP Trap..............................................
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 1 About This Guide 1.1 Welcome Thank you for selecting the RS-232/422/485 to 10/100Base-TX Device Server / Managed Media Converter. This unit is designed to provide an RS-232/422/485 connection over twisted-pair cable where the connected devices have RS-232/422/485 interfaces.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 1.5 Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T Ethernet); IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX/ Fast 232/422/485; EIA/TIA-5744 Ethernet); EIA/TIA RS- Ports: 1x UTP 100/120ohm; RJ-45 type 1x 9-pin serial connector; D-sub, Male Max. Distance: UTP: 100 meters (Cat 3/4/5.) Serial: 15 meters (RS-232) 1,200 meters (RS-422, RS-485) Data Rates: UTP: 10 or 100 Mbps Serial: 115.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 1.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX 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.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 3 Installation To install your Device Server / Managed Media converter, please see the following procedures: • Location • Din Rail Mounting • Desktop Installation • Powering On Unit • Connecting Copper Cables • DB9 Male Connector Pin Assignment • Serial Connection • Ethernet Connection 3.1 Location The location selected for installing the Device Server / Managed Media Converter may greatly affect its performance.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER Use following steps set up the Device Server / Managed Media Converter: • • • The surface must support at least 500 gm for the Device Server / Managed Media Converter. The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Device Server / Managed Media Converter. Visually inspect the power adapter and make sure that it is properly connected.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 3.5 DB9 Male Connector Pin Assignments PIN RS-232 (Full-duplex) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DCD RX TX DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI RS-422/485 4-wire (Full-duplex) RS-485 2-wire (Half-duplex) RXTX- **DATA B(-) GND GND RX+ TX+ **DATA A(+) NOTE: Bi-directional RS-485 BUS line. 3.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 4 LED Indicators This device has LED indicators located at the front of the device. The LEDs have been designed to give easy at-a-glance network status, and provides ‘real-time’ connectivity information.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX 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 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.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 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. 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. The Device Server / Managed Media Converter is preset with a factory IP address (192.168.0.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER If using the Menu-driven interface. Select the System Information from the Main Menu and following screen will appear. Use TAB key to move the cursor and to change the value. Once change the value, select to apply the changes. 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.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX 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. (Note: We use IP 192.168.0.200 to write this manual) After successful login, the main screen will appear.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 6 Configuration Management Users can manage the Device Server via menu-driven interface or command line interface from Telnet or serial console, or Web graphic user interface. 6.1 Menu-driven User Interface The figure below shows the Main Menu screen. From this screen the configuration options available provide the user to quickly access and adjust the device server settings as required.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX 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 menu Once changes are made, move the cursor to by using TAB key and press Enter to save the settings.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX 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 menu Use Spacebar to enable the DHCP Client settings. Select to apply the settings and to move to the previous menu.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX 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.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX 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, set the IP address of the other end device. Ignore if in Device Server mode.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 6.1.4 Monitor Menu This screen provides at-a-glance system status information. 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.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX 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.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX 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.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 6.2 Command Line Interface Once you logged in and select the option of Command Line Interface, a window with command prompt will appear. Type ? or help and it will show you the command list. Command List Command Definitions backup: Use this command to save configuration settings to file. exit: Type exit or logout and press ENTER to quit the program. help: To access help commands list. logout: To logout from the device server.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER set idle - (time in seconds) – set automatic logout. when the program or communication is idle set xfer - the command is for RS-232 configuration and data communication setting. The command syntax is as below. set xfer [arg_1 data_1] [arg_2 data_2] ... [arg_n data_n] [Argument List] Port........... Set TCP port number statistics..... Clear statistics upgrade - Use this command to upgrade the firmware. i.e upgrade firmware xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Soft2.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 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. A. Serial Port Config.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX 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. Remote IP In Media Converter mode, set the IP address of the other end device. Ignore if in Device Server mode. TCP Port The TCP port number that the TCP Server is “bound” to.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX 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. 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.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 6.3.5 User Configuration This option will allow user to change the “username” and “user password” for the device server / managed media converter management. 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.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX 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 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.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER Click on each parameter field to modify the desired setting, then click on Undo to restore previously saved configurations or click on Save to retain newly entered information. See descriptions below: Parameter Description Enter the IP address of terminals for when abnormalities on a connection occur and an alarm to be sent.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX 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.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX 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. After assigning the IP address and port number, press Configuration Wizard button to check if the link is established.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER On the following screen, press Start button. If the link is function well, the following screen will appear. 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).
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER From the Serial IP “Port Monitor” option, you can see the connectivity status and IP address of the device server. 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.
VOLKTEK IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 8 Contact Information VOLKTEK CORPORATION 4F, No.
