Gefen EXT-IP-2-RS2322 User manual

EXT-IP-2-RS2322

User Manual

IP to RS-232

Converter

*Preferred

Release A4

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1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this product near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized

plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two

blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for

your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.

12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or

touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this

product to rain or moisture.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,

the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,

or has been dropped.

15. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be

exposed to open ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries

according to the instructions.

Important Safety Instructions

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Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and

workmanship.

If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notied within two (2) years from

the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided

that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or

modications. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be

repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs

are warranted for ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.

This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without

limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or tness for any particular purpose, all of

which are expressly disclaimed.

1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.

2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen.

3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original

condition.

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.

However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained

in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or

consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if

advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained herein

regarding the features and specications is subject to change without notice.

For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under

the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.

Warranty Information

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Technical Support

(818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time

Fax

(818) 772-9120

Email

[email protected]

Web

http://www.gefen.com

Mailing Address

Gefen, LLC

c/o Customer Service

20600 Nordhoff St.

Chatsworth, CA 91311

Product Registration

Register your product here: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/Registry/Registration.jsp

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Contacting Gefen Technical Support

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Operating Notes

• Always make sure that the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter is running the latest rmware.

The Gefen Syner-G™ Software Suite is a free downloadable application from Gefen

that provides automatic download and installation of rmware upgrades for this

product. Syner-G™ is also used to congure this product on a network.

Download the application here: http://www.gefen.com/synerg/

IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.

Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation

without prior written notice.

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This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.

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Licensing

lwIP is licenced under the BSD licence:

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modication,

are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:

1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of

conditions and the following disclaimer.

2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of

conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials

provided with the distribution.

3. The name of the author may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from

this software without specic prior written permission.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESS

OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,

INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR

SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION)

HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,

STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING

IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE

POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

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Features and Packing List

Features

• Allows IP control of two RS-232-enabled devices

• Supports Telnet and UDP protocols

• Each of the RS-232 devices can be addressed independently

• Congurable via Web server interface

• Independently congurable RS-232 baud rate and line delay for each RS-232 port

• Gefen Discovery Tool-compatible

• Field-upgradable rmware via Web server interface

• Locking power supply connector

• Surface-mountable

Packing List

The IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are

not present in your box when you rst open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen.

• 1 x IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter

• 1 x 5V DC Power Supply

• 1 x Quick-Start Guide

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

Introduction............................................................................................................ 2

Installation ............................................................................................................. 4

Connection Instructions ................................................................................. 4

Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 4

2 Basic Operation

IP Conguration ..................................................................................................... 8

Using Syner-G™ ........................................................................................... 8

RS-232 Interface ................................................................................................. 10

RS-232 Interface ......................................................................................... 10

RS-232 Settings .......................................................................................... 10

Web Interface .......................................................................................................11

Using the built-in Web Interface .................................................................. 11

RS-232 ........................................................................................................ 12

Network tab ................................................................................................. 18

System tab .................................................................................................. 24

3 Advanced Operation

Commands .......................................................................................................... 28

4 Appendix

Default Settings ................................................................................................... 72

RS-232 ........................................................................................................ 72

Network ....................................................................................................... 73

Specications ...................................................................................................... 74

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IP to RS-232

Converter

1 Getting Started

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Introduction

RS-232 1 PowerIP Reset

EXT-IP-2-RS2322

Gefen

5V DC IP control RS-232 2

IP to 2xRS-232

Converter

RS-232 1 PowerIP Reset

EXT-IP-2-RS2322

Gefen

5V DC IP control RS-232 2

IP to 2xRS-232

Converter

RS-232 1 PowerIP Reset

EXT-IP-2-RS2322

Gefen

5V DC IP control RS-232 2

IP to 2xRS-232

Converter

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32

Getting Started

1

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Introduction

ID Name Description

1 IP Reset Resets the unit to its default IP settings.

2 RS-232 1 Connect an RS-232 cable from this port to an

RS-232 device. See Installation (page 4)

for more information.

3 Power This LED will glow bright blue when the unit

is powered.

4 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC power supply to

this power receptacle.

5 IP control Connect an Ethernet cable between

this jack and an IP-based automation control

device

6 RS-232 2 Connect an RS-232 cable from this port to an

RS-232 device. See Installation (page 4)

for more information.

Getting Started

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Installation

Getting Started

Connection Instructions

1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the IP-based control device and the IP control

port on the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter.

An Ethernet switch can also exist between the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter and the

IP-based control device (see Sample Wiring Diagram below).

2. Connect an RS-232 device to each of the RS-232 ports (RS-232 1 and RS-232 2) on

the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter.

3. Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to the 5V DC power receptacle on

the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter. Do not overtighten the locking power connectors.

4. Connect the AC power cord from the power supply to an available electrical outlet.

Sample Wiring Diagram

DB-9 CABLE

RS-232-enabled

Device

CAT-5 CABLE

IP-based Automation

Control Device

Ethernet Switch

EXT-IP-2-RS2322

RS-232-enabled

Device

EXT-IP-2-RS2322

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IP to RS-232

Converter

2 Basic Operation

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Basic Operation

IP Conguration

Using Syner-G™

When using the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter for the rst time, it is recommended that the

unit be congured using the Gefen Syner-G™ Software Suite. The Gefen Syner-G™

Software Suite is free software that is available from the Gefen Web site.

1. Download and install the Gefen Syner-G™ Software Suite. Download the application

here: http://www.gefen.com/synerg/

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the network to the IP control port on the product.

3. Launch the Gefen Syner-G™ Software Suite.

4. Click the EXT-IP-2-RS-2322 from the product list.

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Basic Operation

5. Under the Device Settings section, enter the desired IP address, subnet mask,

gateway IP address, Web GUI port, and Telnet port in the supplied elds.

If desired, the Description eld can be changed as well. This is useful to identify if

you have multiple units running on a network.

6. Click the Save button at the bottom right-corner of the screen.

7. Click the Reboot button.

8. Click the Web GUI link, above the Reboot button, to access the built-in web interface.

The following table lists the default IP settings for the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter.

Description IP Address / Port Description IP Address / Port

IP Address

192.168.1.72

UDP Port

23

Subnet

255.255.255.0

Local UDP Port

50007

Gateway

192.168.1.254

Remote UDP IP

192.168.1.255

HTTP Port

80

Remote UDP Port

50008

IP Conguration

Basic Operation

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RS-232 Interface

Only TXD, RXD, and GND pins are used.

RS-232 Settings

Description Setting

Baud rate

19200

Data bits

8

Parity

None

Stop bits

1

Hardware ow control

None

The command set on the following pages can be used to control the settings of the

IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter, via RS-232.

DA-15

DE-9

DB-25

DC-37

DD-50

5

6

4

7

3

8

2

9

1

DCD

RXD

TXD

DTR

GND

DSR

RTS

CTS

R1

DCD

RXD

TXD

DTR

GND

DSR

RTS

CTS

R1

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

RS-232 Controller Switcher

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