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- Page 1 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series RS232/RS422/RS485 Serial Device Server ICS-110 / ICS-115A/ ICS-120...
- Page 2 PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET Technology Corp. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. Disclaimer PLANET Technology does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications, and makes no warranty and representation, either implied or expressed, with respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3.2 Web Management ............................26 3.2.1 Logging in to the Serial Server ........................26 3.3 Remote Management ........................... 28 3.4 PLANET Smart Discovery Utility ........................29 4. WEB CONFIGURATION ...................... 31 4.1 Main Web Page ............................34 4.2 System ................................36 4.2.1 System .................................. - Page 4 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.2.4 Time................................... 39 4.2.5 Console ..................................40 4.3 Accessible IP ..............................41 4.4 Network ................................ 42 4.5 Port Config..............................44 4.5.1 Serial setup ................................45 4.5.2 Operation mode ................................. 46 4.5.2.1 Disable mode ............................46 4.5.2.2 Remote Pair Master/Slave mode .......................
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Page 5: Introduction
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing PLANET ICS-110/ICS-115A/ ICS-120 Serial Device Server. “Serial Server” is used as an alternative name in this User's Manual. ICS-110 1-Port RS232/422/485 Serial Device Server ICS-115A 1-Port RS232/422/485 Serial Device Server with 1-Port 100BASE-FX SFP... -
Page 6: Product Description
1.2 Product Description Cost-effective Solution for RS232/422/485 Serial-to-Ethernet Application PLANET ICS-11x Serial Device Server series is specially designed to convert one/two RS232, RS422 or RS485 serial communication to Fast Ethernet networking to extend the network distance efficiently and inexpensively. There are one 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 port and single-mode/multi-mode media available in the ICS-11x series and its operating temperature ranges from -10 to 60 degrees C for your network needs. - Page 7 (Only ICS-110/115A) The ICS-11x series can be used as a stand-alone unit or a slide-in module to PLANET Media Converter Chassis (MC-700 and MC-1500 chassis series). The media chassis can assist in providing DC power to the ICS-11x series and can be DIN-rail or wall...
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Page 9: How To Use This Manual
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 1.3 How to Use This Manual This User’s Manual is structured as follows: Section 2, INSTALLATION It explains the functions of the ICS-11x Series and how to physically install the ICS-11x Series. Section 3, SERIAL DEVICE SERVER MANAGEMENT The chapter explains how to manage the ICS-11x Series in different ways. -
Page 10: Product Features
Remote syslog server SNMP trap DHCP client for IP address assignment PLANET Smart Discovery utility automatically finds the client devices on the network Case and Installation Compact size for easy Installation: Standalone - Wall mountable or DIN-rail mounting (optional accessory) Co-works with PLANET MC family Media Chassis ( MC-700/1500/1500R for ICS-110/115A) ... -
Page 11: Product Specifications
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 1.5 Product Specifications Product ICS-110 ICS-115A ICS-120 Serial Interface Serial Port 1 x DB9 male 2 x DB9 male Serial Standards RS232/RS422/4-wire RS485/2-wire RS485 Baud Rate (Data Rate) 50bps to 921Kbps Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8 Stop Bit 1, 1.5, 2... - Page 12 Management Web management Telnet Console management Windows-based VCOM Utility management Management Interfaces SNMPv1, v2c / SNMP Trap UNI-NMS monitoring PLANET Smart Discovery Utility IP Version IPv4 and IPv6 TCP Server / TCP Client UDP Client Virtual COM RFC2217 Operation Mode Telnet Server Pair Connection –...
- Page 13 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series RFC 3315 DHCPv6 Client RFC 3513 IPv6 Addressing Architecture RFC 4443 ICMPv6 EIA/TIA RS232/422/485 Regulatory Approval RoHS Compatible Media MC-700, MC-1500, MC-1500R Converter Chassis Note. Reset Button on the rear panel for resetting to factory default Environment Operating Temperature -10 ~ 60 degrees C...
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Page 14: Installation
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 2. INSTALLATION This section describes the hardware features and installation of the Serial Servers' components on the desktop or rack. For easier management and control of the Serial Servers, familiarize yourself with its display indicators, and ports. Front panel illustrations in this chapter display the LED indicators. - Page 15 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series ICS-115A: 94 x 70 x 26mm (W x D x H)
- Page 16 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series ICS-120: 94 x 70 x 26mm (W x D x H)
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Page 17: Front / Top Panel
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 2.1.2 Front / Top Panel The front panels of the Serial Servers are shown in Figure 2-1-1. ICS-110 ICS-115A ICS-120 Figure 2-1-1: Front Panels of Serial Servers The top panel of the ICS-120 is shown in Figure 2-1-2. ICS-120 Figure 2-1-2: Top Panel of ICS-120 ... -
Page 18: Led Indications
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 2.1.3 LED Indications The front/top panel LEDs indicate the instant status of power and system status, port links and data activity; they help monitor and troubleshoot when needed. System Color Function Green Lights Power is activated. -
Page 19: Power Information
The central pole of the Serial Server’s power jacks measures 2.5mm wide that require +5VDC power input. It conforms to the bundled AC-DC adapter and PLANET’s media chassis. Should you have the issue of power connection, please contact your local sales representative. -
Page 20: Serial Port Pin Define
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Page 21: Installing The Serial Server
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 2.2 Installing the Serial Server This section describes how to install your Serial Server and make connections to the Serial Server. Please read the following section and perform the procedure in the order being presented. To install your Serial Server on a desktop or rack, simply complete the following steps. -
Page 22: Wall-Mount Installation
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 2.2.2 Wall-mount Installation Step 1: Please find the wall that can mount the Serial Server Step 2: Screw two screws on the wall. Step 3: Hang the Serial Server on the screws from the wall. on power supply to the Serial Server . -
Page 23: Media Chassis Installation (Ics-110/115A)
2.2.4 Optional DIN-rail Installation There are two DIN-rail holes on the left side of the Serial Server that allows to be easily installed by DIN-rail mounting. PLANET optional DIN-rail mounting kit – RKE-DIN -- can be ordered separately. Refer to the following steps for the DIN-rail mounting of... - Page 24 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series Step 2: Now slide the DIN rail into the track. Step 3: Check whether the DIN rail is tightly on the track. You must use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets. Damage caused to the parts by using incorrect screws would invalidate your warranty.
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Page 25: Serial Device Server Management
Requirements Web Management Remote Management PLANET Smart Discovery Utility 3.1 Requirements Workstations running Windows 2000/XP, 2003, Vista/7/8/10, 2008, MAC OS9 or later, or Linux, UNIX , or other platforms compatible with TCP/IP protocols. Workstation is installed with Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card) ... -
Page 26: Web Management
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 3.2 Web Management The Serial Server offers management features that allow users to manage the Serial Server from anywhere on the network through a standard browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. After you set up your IP address for the switch, you can access the Serial Server's Web interface applications directly in your Web browser by entering the IP address of the Serial Server. - Page 27 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series After entering the password, the main screen appears as shown in Figure 3-2-3. Figure 3-2-3: Web Main Screen of Serial Server The Main Menu in the middle of the Web page lets you access all the functions and statuses. It appears as shown in Figure 3-2-4.
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Page 28: Remote Management
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 3.3 Remote Management The Serial Server also supports Telnet for remote management. You can use Telnet to open a terminal session over one of the Ethernet ports. The Serial Server asks for user name and password for remote login when using Telnet; please use the following default IP address, username and password for the first-time login. -
Page 29: Planet Smart Discovery Utility
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 3.4 PLANET Smart Discovery Utility For easily listing the Serial Server in your Ethernet environment, the Planet Smart Discovery Utility is an ideal solution. The following installation instructions are to guide you to running the Planet Smart Discovery Utility. - Page 30 To click the “Control Packet Force Broadcast” function, it allows you to assign a new setting value to the Web Smart Switch under a different IP subnet address. Press the “Connect to Device” button and the Web login screen appears as shown in Figure 3-4-2. Press the “Exit” button to shut down the Planet Smart Discovery Utility.
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Page 31: Web Configuration
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4. WEB CONFIGURATION This section introduces the configuration and functions of the Web-based management from Serial Server. About Web-based Management The Serial Server offers management features that allow users to manage the Serial Server from anywhere on the network through a standard browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. - Page 32 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series Logging on to the Serial Server Use Internet Explorer 7.0 or above Web browser. Enter the factory default IP address to access the Web interface. The factory default IP address is shown as follows: Default IP Address: 192.168.0.100 Default Username: admin Default Password: admin...
- Page 33 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series Now, you can use the Web management interface to continue the switch management or manage the Serial Server by Web interface.
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Page 34: Main Web Page
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.1 Main Web Page The Serial Server provides a Web-based browser interface for configuring and managing it. This interface allows you to access the Serial Server using the Web browser of your choice. The main web page is shown in Figure 4-1-4 Figure 4-1-4: Web Main Page Main Menu... - Page 35 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series • Save and Restart Save the configuration and reboot device. Refresh the page • Log out the Serial Server.
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Page 36: System
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.2 System Use the System menu items to display and configure basic administrative details of the Serial Server. Under the System, the following topics are provided to configure and view the system information. This section has the following items: ... - Page 37 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series IPv4 Configuration Object Description • IP Configuration The status of IPv4 configuration. • IP Address The current IPv4 address of the device. • Subnet Mask The current IPv4 subnet mask of the device. •...
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Page 38: Port
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.2.2 Port This Port page displays the status of each port, including operation mode and serial settings. The screen in Figure 4-2-2 appears. Figure 4-2-2: Port Status Page Screenshot The following column shows the Port statuses: Object Description •... -
Page 39: Device
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.2.3 Device This page provides configuration of device name and syslog server. The screen in Figure 4-2-3 appears. Figure 4-2-3: Device Setup Page Screenshot The page includes the following fields: Object Description •... -
Page 40: Console
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.2.5 Console This page is to configure management methods for web and remote console. The screen in Figure 4-2-5 appears. Figure 4-2-5: Console Setup Page Screenshot The page includes the following fields: Object Description •... -
Page 41: Accessible Ip
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.3 Accessible IP This page provides the specified IP address to connect with serial server. When the list of accessible IP is enabled, only IP address in the list can connect to device. When the function is disabled, there is no such restriction. List allows user to configure up to four IP groups. -
Page 42: Network
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.4 Network This page allows the user to configure IPv4 or IPv6 address. The IP configuration screen in Figure 4-4-1 appears. Figure 4-4-1: IP Configuration Page Screenshot The page includes the following fields: IPv4 Object Description... - Page 43 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series • Prefix The IPv6 network mask, in number of bits (prefix length). The default value is 64. • Gateway The default gateway for the IPv6 interface. • Primary DNS Configure the first DNS server. •...
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Page 44: Port Config
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.5 Port Config The following figure shows port settings. Note that these settings need to match the parameters on serial port of the serial device. Each parameter is described in details in the following section. The port configuration screen in Figure 4-5-1 appears. -
Page 45: Serial Setup
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.5.1 Serial setup The serial setup screen is shown in Figure 4-5-2. Figure 4-5-2: Serial Setup Page Screenshot Object Description • Description Used to distinguish the name of each serial port. It allows 1 to 15 characters (e.g. A-Z, a-z, 0-9) •... -
Page 46: Operation Mode
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.5.2 Operation mode The serial server makes connected Serial equipment become IP-based. That also makes them able to connect to a TCP/IP networking immediately. The serial server allows traditional Computer/Client COM ports access to a serial equipment anywhere on the Ethernet LAN network. -
Page 47: Remote Pair Master/Slave Mode
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.5.2.2 Remote Pair Master/Slave mode When a device connected to an serial server can be transparently connected to another device on serial server; data and modem control signals are exchanged. This protocol can overcome the limitations of traditional serial communication distances and introduce many new usability and feasibility for serial device control. - Page 48 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series The remote pair slave mode screenshot in Figure 4-5-7 appears. Figure 4-5-7: Remote Pair Slave Mode Screenshot The page includes the following fields: Object Description • TCP Keep-alive TCP keep alive interval shows how many seconds the unit waits during an inactive Interval connection before checking its status.
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Page 49: Rf2217 Mode
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.5.2.3 RF2217 mode RS232 to Ethernet Connector allows to choose the transmission protocol, supporting connections using either the RAW data transmission algorithm or the Telnet (RFC 2217) protocol.Therefore, Telnet can act as an interface to a network device server connected to a remote serial device. -
Page 50: Serial Telnet Mode
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.5.2.4 Serial Telnet mode Telnet (TELecommunication NETwork) is a network protocol used on the Internet or local area network (LAN) connections. The Telnet protocol type is the correct setting for most servers and serial devices, such as Managed Ethernet switches or Gateways. In the case of a Telnet session, the process is reversed, where the connected server reads and writes data to RS-232 serial port. - Page 51 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series Example: Use Putty TCP/IP Winsock mode PuTTY is a free implementation of Telnet and SSH for Win32 and Unix platforms, along with an xterm terminal emulator. In this case we use PuTTY to connect GS-5220-24P4XV managed switch via ICS-110. Figure 4-5-11: Serial Telnet Mode Application ICS-110 Set Port Configuration as shown below.
- Page 52 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series Then it can connect to switch successfully. Figure 4-5-14: Putty Connection...
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Page 53: Tcp Server Mode
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.5.2.5 TCP Server mode When the serial server is configured as a TCP server, it waits for a connection initiated by another network device. User must set the local TCP port number for which it will listen for the connection, and the serial server provides the maximum number of two concurrent connections. - Page 54 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series • Separator If the Separator is enabled, the serial receive character port will be discarded until the start separator is detected on the serial port. When the end separator is received, the buffered characters, including the start and end separators, are sent to the network.
- Page 55 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series Figure 4-5-19: TCP Server Mode Configuration Run the modbus master application (e.g. Modbus Poll) and set parameters as shown below. Figure 4-5-20: Modbus application Configuration Modbus master application (e.g. Modbus Poll) reads data from modbus sensor susecssfully. Figure 4-5-21: Modbus Connection...
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Page 56: Tcp Client Mode
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.5.2.6 TCP Client mode The TCP client initiates a connection to the server on the network. You must set up the target IP address and assigned local port number of server that you want the client to communicate with. In the data transmission phase, the data is transmitted to the destination in the order to which they are sent. - Page 57 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series port 1, 5005 for port 2, 5006 for port 3 and , 5007 for port 4. • Frame Length This parameter can be used to control the data packet. When the device port is in the buffer until the specified data is accumulated, the data will be packed and transmitted by the network.
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Page 58: Udp Mode
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.5.2.7 UDP mode UDP is a Connectionless of the non-reliable transmission protocol; it does not need to verify information and does not guarantee correctness for some of the larger amount of information. The reliability is greater than the reliability of transmission which is a good choice. - Page 59 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series • Separator Process Separators are ASCII characters specified by the user when configuring the serial serve. This parameter describes how to control characters received on a serial port are sent across the network. The default is Do nothing. ...
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Page 60: Virtual Com Mode
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.5.2.8 Virtual COM mode VCOM mode functionality provides a virtual-local COM port for Windows systems. The VCOM driver should be installed on the PC through the VCOM Administration Utility. The driver establishes a TCP connection to the connected serial device by mapping the local serial port to the IP port of the device port. - Page 61 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series Do nothing: it will pack the accumulated data including Separators. Strip Separator: it controls striping of Separator from the received characters before the received characters are sent to the network. •...
- Page 62 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series Run VCOM software to set port mapping. Port 1 is related to COM4 port. Figure 4-5-31: VCOM Software Run the modbus master application (e.g. Modbus Poll) and set parameters as shown below. Figure 4-5-32: Modbus application Configuration Modbus master application (e.g.
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Page 63: Modbus Converter Server Mode
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.5.2.9 Modbus Converter Server mode The ICS Serial devices support standard Modbus protocol and various hardware interfaces (serial and Ethernet). Modbus TCP and RTU can be used to convert the Modbus protocol. The Modbus master can communicate with the serial network of devices connected to the serial port of the server converter via a server converter. -
Page 64: Modbus Converter Client Mode
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.5.2.10 Modbus Converter Client mode The ICS Serial devices support standard Modbus protocol and various hardware interfaces (serial and Ethernet). Modbus TCP and RTU can be used to convert the Modbus protocol. The Modbus master can communicate with the serial network of devices connected to the serial port of the server converter via a server converter. - Page 65 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series Connection Target IP address Object Description • Target IP address 1 IP addresses are used to deliver packets of data across a network and have what is through 4 termed end-to-end significance. The network data is sent to the device in a first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
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Page 66: Snmp Setup
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.6 SNMP Setup Use the Port Menu to display or configure the Serial Server's ports. This section includes the page that displays current port configurations. Ports can also be configured here. The Port Configuration screen in Figure 4-6-1 appears. -
Page 67: Maintenance
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.7 Maintenance Use the Port Menu to display or configure the Serial Server's ports. This section includes the page that displays current port configurations. Ports can also be configured here. 4.7.1 Change Password After logging in to the serial server, user can make changes from the "Change Password"... -
Page 68: Firmware Update
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.7.3 Firmware Update This page facilitates an update of the firmware controlling the switch. The Firmware Update screen in Figure 4-7-3 appears. Figure 4-7-3: Firmware Update Page Screenshot To open Firmware Update screen, perform the following: Click Maintence ->... -
Page 69: Save And Restart
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 4.8 Save and Restart When applying any configuration changes of serial server, it’s required to save changed configuration and reboot system. Therefore the new configuration will be applied after rebooting. The Save and Restart screen in Figure 4-8-1 appears. -
Page 70: Software Vcom Utility
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 5. SOFTWARE VCOM UTILITY The serial server provides VCOM software to manage serial devices. With VCOM software, it’s easy to install and configure serial server over the network. It also supports central management to manage multiple serial servers from one site. Two function groups are provided and they are easy to use for searching device and creating virtual COM to view via the console port. - Page 71 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 3. The setup wizard will show the progress of the installation and status as shown in Figure 5-1-3. Figure 5-1-3 : Installing Process 4. Click Finish to successfully complete installation of VCOM software.as shown in Figure 5-1-4.
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Page 72: Search Devices
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 5.2 Search Devices First click "Add Device" and then click "Search", if device has access to network, as shown in Figure 5-2-1. Figure 5-2-1 : Searching Devices After adding an ICS-110 device as shown in Figure Figure 5-2-2. -
Page 73: Com Port Mapping
User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series 5.3 COM Port Mapping This function should be set as VCOM mode on the serial server. VCOM software will create the corresponding virtual COM ports for com port mapping as shown in Figure 5-3-1. - Page 74 User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series From the Windows Device Manager, four COM Ports are added to the device list as shown in Figure 5-3-4. Figure 5-3-4 : Virtual COM Ports...