ANTAIRA STE-516C User manual

16-Port RS-232/422/485 to Ethernet Server

STE-516C

User

’

s Manual

Version 1.0a

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Revision History

Revision Date

Document

Version

Pages Description

May. 28, 2010 1.0a All Initial release

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Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction 6

 About the User Guide 6

 To Reader 6

 Manual Contents 7

 Device Servers Related Documents 8

 Technical Support 9

Chapter 2. Getting Started 10

 Overview 10

 Product Features 10

 Package Check List 11

 Applications 12

Chapter 3. Hardware Layout 15

 Panel Layout 15

 LED / RESET 16

Chapter 4. Installation 18

 Before Installation 18

 Booting 18

 Connection 18

Chapter 5. Setting via Web 22

 Accessing the Web 22

 Setup Menu 23

 Network Settings 24

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 Serial Settings 28

 SNMP Settings 34

 Change Password 36

 Update Firmware 37

 Factory Default 38

 Save & Reboot 39

 System Log 40

Chapter 6. Setting via Telnet 41

 Connection 41

 Basic Setup Command 42

 Network Command 42

 Serial Command 44

 User Setup 47

 System Command 47

Chapter 7. Setting via LCD 48

 LCD and Key Control 48

 Main Menu 48

 Network Setup 49

 Port Setup 50

 Status 51

 System 52

 Verification 53

Chapter 8. Application 58

 Com Port Redirector Method 58

 TCP_Server Method (PC



DeviceServer TCP/IP Connection) 59

 TCP_Client Method (DeviceServer



PC TCP/IP Connection) 60

 Pair Method (Serial Line to Serial Line) 61

Chapter 9. Appendix 63

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 Troubleshooting 63

 Firmware Update via FTP 64

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Chapter 1. Introduction

This chapter is an introduction to this serial device server and its related document.

About the User Guide

This user guide is designed for users who are in charge of connecting to and

communicating with this device server, setting its configurations, status monitoring,

firmware update, and other administration work.

To Reader

This manual is intended for device server users and administrators. It is strongly

recommended to read carefully before using or setting this device server. This guide

contains information on hardware level application and software level configuration.

The understanding of this guide will be a great starting point for any administrators

who want to easily monitor and control this device server and its connection devices.

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Manual Contents

Ch.1 Introduction is a preface with general information and introductory notices.

Ch. 2 Getting Started describes a brief introduction about this device server,

including features and applications.

Ch. 3 Hardware Layout explains about the product layout and pin specifications with

block

diagram and drawings.

Ch. 4 Installation

describes how to connect between WiComm-1 serial and network and

how to start the system initially and inspect the system status.

Ch. 5 Setting via Web provides menu-by-menu guide for setting up this device serv

er via web browser.

Ch. 6 Setting via Telnet describes the commands required to set up this device serv

er via telnet.

Ch. 7 Setting via LCD explains the way to monitor device server’s operating

environment and status.

Ch. 8 Application gives a number of examples of how device server is applied in

industry.

Ch. 9 Appendix provides troubleshooting and technical specifications for the product.

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Device Servers Related Documents

Device Servers related Technical Documents

Document Name Description

User Guide

Integration, configuration, and management tasks

are explained for the administrator

PortView User Manual

Guide for this device server management

application Portview

COM Port Redirector

User Manual

Guide for this device server COM Port Redirector

TestView User Manual Guide for Com port, TCP, UDP testing program

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Technical Support

Please find the FAE of product channel for technical support.

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Chapter 2. Getting Started

This chapter includes this device server’ s

overview, main and distinctive features, package

checklist for each product, and application fields.

Overview

This serial device server provides network connectivity to various serial devices

(security devices, communication peripherals, modems, data printing devices,

industrial metering devices, etc.). This device server supports RS232, RS422, and

RS485 serial communication standards under various communication speeds. Also, it

automatically senses 100baseTX Fast Ethernet and connects.

Product Features

This serial device server is including the following features.

- Speed: Max. 921.6Kbps

- RS-232 or Combo(RS-422/RS-485) Serial Port

- 10/100Mbps Ethernet Port

- COM Port Redirector

- Extended Setting and Monitoring through PortView

- Firmware Update via Web, FTP

- Device setting through Web, Telnet, SNMP, PortView

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Package Check List

This serial device server package consists of the following. Please make sure that

you have all the components.

Serial Device Server x1

Direct LAN Cable x1

Power Adapter x1

CD (Manual and Utility) x1

Notify your sales representative if any of the above items are missing or damaged.

A-Class Device Product

This device is registered only for office use, and both the seller and the user must be aware of

this. If not correctly sold or purchased, please exchange with home use device.

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Applications

This serial device server can be applied to many practical applications in various

fields.

Network Serial Communication

This is the most common application for the serial device server. By connecting a PC and this

serial device server to network, you can use serial equipments connected to this serial device

server from remote PCs.

Serial Communication Tunneling

You can extend the serial cable between PC and serial device to network and use it as one with

no limitation in distance. For this, refer to Ch. 5. In both TCP Server – TCP Client and UDP

Server – UDP Client mode, only data can be sent and received. However, in Pair_Master –

Pair_Slave mode, not only data but also control signal can be sent and received.

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COM Port Redirection

By exploiting redirection feature, connected the serial ports of this device server to

the network can be used in the PC as if they belong to the PC.

Factory / Industrial Automation

PLC, Robot arms, Human-Machine Interface, Warehouse rails

Medical instruments, inspection equipment controllers, alarming units

Home Appliances / Electronic Devices

Power controller, Gaming machines

Scales, Gas detection units, Water & pollution metering devices

Data collection and distribution units

Financial / Building Automation

Card readers, Barcode scanners, Kiosks, Point-of-Sale(POS) related devices

Serial printers, Cash registers, Credit card authorization terminals

Biometric detection units, Security devices

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Chapter 3. Hardware Layout

This chapter provides the Device Server’s hardware block diagram, pin specifications,

dimensions and other hardware-related information.

Panel Layout

1. Serial Port : Consists of 8 pin RJ-45 jack, supports RS232,422,485 interface and

is possible to set up via web or telnet

2. LAN Port : As a secondary network port, it works through DHCP Server and assigns IP

address to a device connected to this device server.

3. WAN Port : As a main network port, it is used to connect this device server to Ethernet

card,

hub, router or other wire network devices

4. Power Connector : Supplies 100 ~ 240 VAC power

5. Reset Button : Restarts if pushed for less than 5 seconds. Set up by default if

pushed for

more than 5 seconds.

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LED / RESET

LED Status Description

PWR

(White)

On Power input to device

Off No power input to device

WAN

(Green)

Off Inactive network

On Active network

LAN

(Green)

Off Sub network inactivated

On Sub network activated

Serial Tx/Rx

Green Blink Serial data transmission

Orange Blink Serial data reception

WAN/LAN

(Left Green)

On 100BastT network activated

Off 10BastT network activated

WAN/LAN

(Right

Orange)

On Connected to network

Off Network connection lost

Blink LAN data transmission and reception

Input Result

Push for less than 5 seconds Restart

Push for more than 5 seconds Reset to default

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Serial Port Pin Specification

[ SG-1161(M3) �� ]

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

DCD

RXD

TXD

DTR

GND

DSR

RTS

CTS

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

TXD-

RXD+

RXD-

TXD+

GND

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

TRXD+

TRXD-

GND

RS422 RS485RS232

PIN definition

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Chapter 4. Installation

This chapter provides information related to connection of this serial device server. The

following is the method to connect this serial device server to device and network.

Before Installation

In order to connect this device server to network, you need RJ45 Ethernet port. Ethernet

supports 10Mbps and 100Mbps connection. (Automatic recognition) Since this device serv

er’s WAN/LAN port supports MDIX, you can use any type of cable. (ex. Cross LAN cable,

Direct LAN cable) One end of the cable is connected to this device server while another is

to Hub switch or other network device.

Booting

First, make sure that an input voltage supplied to the device server is in accordance with

module’s specification. If power supply is in a normal condition, turn on the device server

and check the PWR LED is white then boot it. Even though there is no additional LED to

check module’s operating status, it is possible to check trough LED on RJ45 Ethernet port.

For information related to LED condition, refer to chapter 3.

IP address is needed to get an access to set up this device server web and telnet command

line. In default, a fixed cable IP address is assigned in this device server. It is possible to

assign a different IP address or let this device server automatically get IP address from

DHCP server after the first access. However, it is recommended to use a fixed IP address.

Connection

In order to check the device server’s status and set up the device, it should connect to

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telnet or Web browser. To do so, get IP Address of which the device is operating.

If the device server’s WAN port uses an assigned IP from DHCP server or fixed IP

address, the device server provides the following method in case a user does not

know IP address.

1. Use default IP address “ 1 0.10.1.1 ” to LAN port

2. Connect serial console port to PC’s serial port and set it to 115,200 bps for connection.

3. Search the assigned IP using “Detector ” application in Utility & Documents CD.

WAN Default IP Address: 192.168.0.223

This device server’s default IP address is 192.168.0.223.

In order to connect to this address, network setting should

be adjusted referring to the following example.

LAN IP address: 10.10.1.1

LAN port’s default IP address is 10.10.1.1. In order to

connect to this address, network setting should be adjusted

referring to the following example.

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Serial Console Port

User connects console port and PC’s serial port with serial cable and runs communication

program such as hyper terminal. User can connect with the setting of communication speed

115200 bps, None Parity, 8 Data bits and 1 Stop Bit.

Connection through Detector

Detector program included in Utility &

Documents CD searches all the device serv

er on network and gives an access to it.

(For details of Detector program, please

refer to PortView manual.) If user clicks

search button on the upper left in Detector

program, it lists up this device server on

network. If user wants to connect through web browser or Telnet, choose one of the device

server module and click web or Telnet button.

If the device server module that a user

wants does not exist on the same

network, it can assign a temporary IP

address to connect via web or telnet by

clicking “IP Configure” button. In

this case, a user should connect via web

or telnet and restart after setting up IP

address .

Now, it is ready to connect to the device server. For setting this device server, take a look

at the following method.

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