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TRP-C38 User’s Manual Ethernet To 8-Port RS232 Server Printed MAR. 2007 Rev 1.0 Trycom Technology Co., Ltd 1F, No.2-11, Sihu street, Yingge Township, Taipei, Taiwan ROC Tel: 886-2-86781191, Fax: 886-2-86781172 Web: www.trycom.com.tw Copyright Copyright Notice: The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and dosed not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
DIN rail design enables fast and professional installation. The TRP-C38 operates in “Direct IP Mode”, “Virtual COM Mode”, and “Paired Mode”. It has two synchronous DB-9 serial ports, both equip 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 connection. The Ethernet port will auto-select 10BaseT or 100BaseTX.
2. Hardware Description The following information is provided to give the user an understanding of how to connect the TRP-C38 to the LAN and serial device. A review of the switch settings and the functionality of the LED’s are also provided.
The reset button can be found between the switch and terminal block. To reset the unit manually apply power, insert a small plastic tool, and press lightly depressing switch. Hold for 3 seconds and release. The Link and Run light will go out and turn back on. The TRP-C38 will revert to the last setting.
When all of the DIP switches are switched back to the OFF position, the TRP-C38 will enter Data Mode (RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485). 2-7. DB9 Pin Configuration Pin RS-232 3. Default Settings Model Number: TRP-C38 Password: Blank DHCP: Disable IP address: 192.168.1.1 Netmask: 255.255.255.0...
4. Install TRP-C38 Hardware STEP1: Connect power source with TRP-C38, if power properly supplies the PWR LED will blinking. Warning: User can only choose one of 2 power source, external DC-Jack or Screw terminal DC input. Do not use external DC-Jack and screw terminal DC input simultaneously.
5. Install “TRP-C3X Manager” Utility It is recommended the user install the “TRP-C3X Manager” utility software and do a search for all TRP-C38 connected to the LAN. When this is completed a window will list the devices making them available for configuration.
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STEP4. In the Choose Destination Location window select “Next” to install the “TRP-C3X Manager” software in the default location. (User may select “Browse” to install into a selected directory) The installation progress will be shown until complete. STEP5. Click “Finish” when the Install Shield Wizard Complete screen appears. When the installation is complete user may access to the Manager software in the program files.
H: Saving and Loading Configuration Files 7-1-1.Searching LAN for TRP-C38 Once TRP-C38 is connected to the LAN the TRP-C3X Manager software will search it and display it in a window by name and IP address. A. Select “TRP-C3X Manager” Utility in the program file menu. If the default location was cele mai sensibile ECHIPAMENTE PENTRU AUTOMATIZĂRI...
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selected during the installation the program will be found under “Start/Programs/Trycom /TRP-C3X” utility. As soon as the “TRP-C3X Manager” Utility opens it will initiate Searching Server and after a few seconds the Serial Server List will display all (TRP-C31/32/34) serial servers on the network. B.
“Enable” or “Disable”. Arrow to the desired selection and select enter. When enabled, TRP-C38 will send a DHCP request to the DHCP server, which will assign a dynamic IP address, netmask, and gateway to the TRP-C38. If a DHCP server is not available on cele mai sensibile ECHIPAMENTE PENTRU AUTOMATIZĂRI...
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TRP-C38 will time out after 10 seconds and the default values will remain. When DHCP is enabled, the IP address, Netmask and Gateway fields become inaccessible and cannot be changed by the user. IP Address A static IP address can also be assigned in this section of the menu. A dynamic address assigned by the DHCP server may change if the TRP-C38 looses the Ethernet connection or power is removed.
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serial settings. Data/Parity/Stop This setting will have to match the data format of the connected device unless using Virtual COM mode. In Virtual COM mode the software program will establish serial settings. Flow Control The flow control setting must match the connected serial device unless using Virtual COM mode. In Virtual COM mode the software program will establish serial settings.
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Ethernet port. If only Delimiter 1 is set (Delimiter 2 is zero or blank), upon receiving Delimiter 1 the TRP-C38 will put all the data in the serial buffer in an Ethernet packet and send it out the Ethernet port. If serial data greater than 1 kilobyte is received it will automatically be placed in an Ethernet packet and sent out the Ethernet port.
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When the Connection Mode field is set to Client or Client (no heartbeat), this field becomes active, allowing the TRP-C38 (acting as a client) to connect to the server either on Power up or on Data Arrival (first character arriving).
TRP-C38 serial port A with a null modem cable. In console mode, the serial port defaults to an RS-232 interface. The TRP-C38 serial port default settings are, baud rate 9600, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. Hyper Terminal should be used for this type of setup. Hyper Terminal’s serial settings are configured the same as the mentioned default settings of the TRP-C38 and must be set to VT100 emulation mode.
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STEP2.Select “New Connection” and Enter a name, click “OK” STEP3. Enter the COM Port number that TRP-C38 connect using, click “OK” STEP4. Press the “Space bar” the TRP-C38 firmware setting screen will show. cele mai sensibile ECHIPAMENTE PENTRU AUTOMATIZĂRI Electric Film S.R.L. — Aleea Scarisoara 3, Apt.42 ▪ Cluj Napoca, Cluj ▪ 400445 ▪ www.electricfilm.eu...
You can set the TRP-C38 by Console mode. 7-3.Using Telnet Telnet can be used to configure the TRP-C38 Serial Server from any PC on the LAN. The Telnet window displays the same configuration information shown in Console Mode and allows server properties to be configured.
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STEP2. Click the “OK” TRP-C38 firmware setting will show as following screen. You can set the TRP-C38 by Telnet mode. cele mai sensibile ECHIPAMENTE PENTRU AUTOMATIZĂRI Electric Film S.R.L. — Aleea Scarisoara 3, Apt.42 ▪ Cluj Napoca, Cluj ▪ 400445 ▪ www.electricfilm.eu...
7-4 Using the WEB Server mode The Web Server can be used to configure the TRP-C38 Serial Server from any web browser software (such as Internet Explorer). Server properties can be set up using three browser pages. See chapter 6 for details on Server Properties.
Manager software. In either case the IP Address, Port #, Protocol, and Flow Control settings must match the TRP-C38 settings for the software to open the Virtual COM port. STEP1. At the Desk Top select Start/Program/Trycom/TRP-C3X Manager. Double click the Virtual COM Configuration button.
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STEP2. In the System Properties window select the Device Manager Button. STEP3. In the Device Manager select the + button next to Ports (COM & LPT) to expand and see the TRP-C38 (COM #). Double click TRP-C38 (COM #) to open the Properties window. cele mai sensibile ECHIPAMENTE PENTRU AUTOMATIZĂRI...
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STEP4. Select the Configuration tab. From here the same settings found in the TRP-C38 Manager can be adjusted. cele mai sensibile ECHIPAMENTE PENTRU AUTOMATIZĂRI Electric Film S.R.L. — Aleea Scarisoara 3, Apt.42 ▪ Cluj Napoca, Cluj ▪ 400445 ▪ www.electricfilm.eu...
8-3 Uninstalling the Virtual COM Port The TRP-C3X Manager software Uninstall Virtual Com port feature will remove the mapped COM port in the Device Manager of Windows 2000 and XP operating systems. It may also be removed in the Device Manager of Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, and XP. Windows 98 users will also find a Remove Virtual COM feature in the programs file.
+ next to Ports (COM & LPT) to expand. STEP3. Highlight TRP-C38 (COM #) to be removed, go the Action tab at the top of window and select uninstall. A confirm Device Removal window will appear. Select OK to proceed.
The Virtual COM mode requires the installation of a driver. When installed a new COM port is added to the Device Manager. Windows programs using standard Windows API calls will be able to interface with Virtual ports. The PC will act as the host connecting to the TRP-C38 when the program opens the virtual COM port.
TRP-Serial Test Utility is demo utility which may help to test direct IP Mode .User may find the utility in the TRP-C38 support disk. Double click “Trycom Utility”, the installShield Wizard will guide you complete installation. User can directly link TRP-C38 to Trycom Remote IO Modules by RS485, The basic wiring connect. cele mai sensibile ECHIPAMENTE PENTRU AUTOMATIZĂRI...
11.RS232/422 Loop Test STEP1. Adjust the TRP-C38’s Switch to the “ON, OFF” STEP2. Run the “Install Virtual-Com” and setting the Virtual-COM. STEP3. Run the Demo Utility, click the “Settings” then setup the com port status and click the “Action”! cele mai sensibile ECHIPAMENTE PENTRU AUTOMATIZĂRI...
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Hyperterminal connection. Next you open your saved Hyperterminal connection, everything will be fine. Q: What should I do when I forget the IP address or baud rate setting of a TRP-C38? A: You can use the searching capability to get the information of all TRP-C38 on the network.
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Q: Why the parameters in the web console are different than those in the server properties of management utility? A: The edited parameters in the web console only take effect after reset TRP-C38. Web console show the edited configuration while in the management utility show the running configuration.
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