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- Page 1 EX-9486-W Serial to WI-FI Converter Operation Manual First Edition, Oct 2007...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Left Side …………………………………………………… Rear Side ………………………………………………… LED Indicators …………………………………………… Wiring Architecture ……………………………………… RS-232 …………………………………………………… RS-422/RS-485 …………………………………………… 3. EX-9486-W Configuration ……………… Software Setup and Initial IP Configuration …………… EXTool Software Setup ……………………………… EXTool Setup …………………………………… Serial to Wi-Fi Configuration ……………………………… Broadcast ………………………………………………………... - Page 3 Management …………………………………………… Upgrade Firmware ……………………………… Save/Load ………………………………………… Port ………………………………………… Serial Settings ………………………………………… Service Mode ………………………………………… Notification ……………………………………… VCOM List ……………………………………… Setup Wizard ……………………………… Virtual Com Wizard ……………………………………… Serial Tunnel Wizard ……………………………………… Group IP Wizard ……………………………………… Group Setup Wizard ……………………………………… Group Firmware Wizard ……………………………… IP Collection ………………………………………...
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Serial-Server is providing new ways of connecting legacy serial converter devices to a Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN). EX-9486-W is designed to operate serial ports through wireless(Wi-Fi 802.11b & g) or entity line(RJ-45 cable) over 100Mbit/s Ethernet networks. The data is transmitted via TCP/IP protocol. -
Page 5: Overview
EX-9486-W(ARM-9/200MHz SRAM/16MB FlashROM/8MB) is provide a perfect solution to make your industrial serial devices Internet ready instantly via wireless LAN. ARM-9 Series of EX-9486-W makes them the ideal choice for connecting your RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial devices—such as PLCs/ meters/EX-9000 Series—to an IP-based Wi-Fi Ethernet LAN, making it possible for your software to access serial devices anywhere and anytime over a wireless local LAN or the Internet. -
Page 6: Package Check List
Package Check List EX-9486-W product is shipped with the following items: □ □ 1 unit of EX-9486-W □ □ □ 1 unit of Power Adaptor (12V DC, 1.2A) □ □ □ 2 unit of dipole antenna(2.0dBi / 5.0dBi) □ □... -
Page 7: Product Features
Wi-Fi function maintains interoperability within the 2.4 GHz frequency band, offering full compatibility with 802.11b networks. This integrated wireless solution of EX-9486-W is widely deployed in business environments and is the standard for wireless access in public places. It also supports key security features like Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WEP and 802.1x. - Page 8 Web-based Setup Parameters setup is based on HTTP protocol by using standard browsers (IE and Netscape). No special software would be required. Built-in Security Control Protected by both setup password and access password to prevent intruders. Remote updated Firmware can be reprogrammed directly via Ethernet network to keep up with latest network standards.
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Page 9: Hardware Specifications
Hardware Specifications WLAN 1. Port Type : RJ-45 ConnectorStandard Compliance: IEEE 802.11b/g 2. Spread Spectrum Technology: DSSS, OFDM 3. Tx Power 11b: Maximum 20 dBm 4. Tx Power 11g: Maximum 18 dBm 5. Rx Sensitivity: -70 dBm @ 54 Mbps, -85 dBm @ 11Mbps 6. - Page 10 Serial Communication Parameters 1. Parity: None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark 2. Data bits: 5, 6, 7, 8 3. Stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2 4. Flow control: RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF 5. Speed: 110 bps to 460.8+ Kbps Power Requirements & Consumption 1. Power Input : 9 -12 VDC/500mA -1.2A 2.
- Page 11 4 Hosts simultaneous connection : Virtual Com / TCP server / TCP Client (only raw data) 1. Modbus support: (optional software) 2. PPPOE, DDNS : (optional software) 3. Security: HTTPS, SSH v2 4. Event notification by email / SNMP trap SNMP Trap Cold/Warm Start DSR, DCD Changed...
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Page 12: Converter Description
Converter Description Product Panel Views Top Side Reset Button Terminator DC-In Power Outlet USB Port Serial I/O Port RS-232 Serial I/O Port LAN RJ-45 RS-485/RS-422 Antenna LED Indicators... -
Page 13: Right Side
Right Side DC-In Power Outlet EX-9486-W is powered by a single 9∼12V DC(Inner positive/outer negative) power supply and 500~1200mA of current. A suitable power supply adapter is part of the packaging. Connect the power line to the power outlet at the right side of EX-9486-W and put the adapter into the socket. -
Page 14: Left Side
Reset Button If by any chance, you forget the setup password, or have incorrect settings making EX-9486-W TCP/IP converter inoperable. First, turn off the power. Second, use any point tip to push this button and hold it to turn on the power at the same time for 5 second. All the parameters will be... -
Page 15: Led Indicators
Terminator The purpose is for compensating signal attenuation in long distance connection at RS-485/RS-422 I/O. If the switch 1 & 2 are set in “ON” position, the signal compensation will be activated. To disable the function, just push switch 1 & 2 to opposite position. LED Indicators? SYS (Red)：... -
Page 16: Wiring Architecture
Wiring Architecture RS-232 Wiring Architecture RS-422/RS-485 Wiring Architecture When you finish the steps mentioned above and the LED indicators are as shown, the converter is installed correctly. You can use the Software Setup CD to setup the IP Address. To proceed the advanced parameter setup, please use a web browser (IE or Netscape) to continue the detailed settings. -
Page 17: Ex-9486-W Configuration
When setting up your converter for the first time, the first thing you should do is configure the IP address. This chapter introduces the method how to install the program and how to configure the EX-9486-W device’s IP address. For quick and easy start , We suggest you to reference “Quick Installation Guide”... -
Page 18: Extool Software Setup
EXTool Software Setup On PC we provide a Device Management Utility named EXTool which is an executable program in Windows 32 bit environments. EXTool Setup is used to detect and setup the installed converter. It uses UDP broadcast packets to query and configure converters on the network. - Page 19 1.1 After finishing installation, “installation completed successfully” screen will be pop-up and jus double click the “OK” icon. 1.2 Coming the screen is for choosing to run “Launch EXTool Now” or “Launch EXTool Later” 1.3 If you choice the item of “Launch EXTool Now” then the EXTool of Device Configuration manual screen will be pop-up.
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Page 20: Serial To Wi-Fi Configuration
EX-9486-W Configuration Broadcast After finishing EXTool installation and lunch the EXTool, you can double click the “Broadcast” button at left side upper corner. It will detect the existence of the installed converters on the network. Select the converters you wish to add and double click “Add” button. -
Page 21: General
General After listing of device IP in “Device List” item, You can click the IP as show on table then the General section lists information as “Model”, “IP Address”, and “MAC Address”, “Firmware Version” “Device Name/Location“ and device working status … etc. You can configure some parameters and modify device name and location The item of “Using SNTP Time Server”... -
Page 22: Security
Security EX-9486-W’s Security includes access IP & Mask list table and administration security. The Access IP Table specifies the IP address and subnet that can access to the device. The access is based on IP and Mask combination. If the access is open to all hosts, do NOT enable this function. -
Page 23: Networking
“Apply Only” or “Apply and Save” for finishing IP configuration. Wireless You can use the wireless item for configuring EX-9486-W’s Wi-Fi parameters. “SSID Scan” is for searching the available wireless access point and select your AP device. “Wireless Encryption” is for setup parameters as encryption type and key, be sure to validate the changes by using “Apply Only”... -
Page 24: Notification
EX-9486-W can support 3 ways of event notification as “SNMP Trap”, “Email Notification” and Syslog Notification. Management In addition to EXTool, EX-9486-W can also be managed by Web and Telnet consoles as well as supports SNMP trap. The device is enabled Web and Telnet consoles functions by default. -
Page 25: Upgrade Firmware
Upgrade Firmware You can contact with your vendor for upgrading the latest version firmware of device. To update firmware of the device, save the firmware file in your host PC from vendor. Go to “Configuration”, and “Update Firmware”. Specify the file location by Browsing and continue operation by Update. - Page 26 “Apply and Save” is for applying all parameters save and flash but the changes are valid after rebooting the device. “Load default” is all parameters changes to factory’s default except network setting. “Reboot Device” is for rebooting device and needs to broadcast again to search the device.
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Page 27: Port
Port Port Configurations is for configuring as serial parameters, serial communication modes, data packing options, and event notifications. Serial Settings Port Alias : Remark the port to the connected device. Baud rate : from 110bps to 460.8kbps Parity : No, Even, Odd, Mark, Space Data Bits : 5, 6, 7, 8 Stop Bits: 1, 2 (1.5) Flow Control : No, XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR... -
Page 28: Service Mode
You can define 4 delimiters (00~FF, HEX) for each way and until the delimiters are received, the data will not transmit success. “Flush Ethernet to Serial Data Buffer After” is for counting the flush times out of data transmitted between Ethernet and Serial. “Force TX interval time”... -
Page 29: Notification
Virtual COM Mode “Service Mode” enables the serial port in EX-9486-W to act and be controlled as PC’s COM port for Windows. One PC can have as many as COM ports on the network without the limitation of PC’s physical slots. The Virtual COM ports on the network can also be shared by multiple hosts. - Page 30 DSR changed: When DSR (Data Set Ready) signal changes, indicating that data communication equipment is powered off, the event will be triggered. CTS changed: When CTS (Clear To Send) signal changes, indicating that the transmission between computer and DCE can proceed. Port connected: In TCP Server Mode, when the device accepts an incoming TCP connection, this event will be trigger.
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Page 31: Vcom List
VCOM List You can monitor the COM port status from the “VCOM” function. The monitored items can also be defined by the “Select Monitor Items” at right side of upper corner. The COM ports must be configured first before monitoring the status... -
Page 32: Setup Wizard
Setup Wizard EXTool offers 5 Setup Wizards to help you manage Serial Wi-Fi Converter devices as a group and streamline the management tasks. Virtual COM Wizard EXTool offers one of the easiest way to add serial COM ports over the network by the Virtual COM Wizard. - Page 33 Continue by configuring the serial settings of the serial ports. In Performance mode, there are “Throughput” mode and “Latency” mode. In Throughput mode, the throughput is high. In Latency mode, the response time is low. Specify the Virtual COM port range and continue the operation by checking the COM port table...
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Page 34: Serial Tunnel Wizard
Serial Tunnel Wizard The Serial Tunnel Wizard gives you the option to transparently pair two devices over the network. Select the devices that should be paired and move the devices into IP1 and IP2. After configuring the serial setting of the ports, the serial tunnel will be built by assigning one port as the TCP Server mode and the other as the TCP Client mode. -
Page 35: Group Ip Wizard
Group IP Wizard When you have more than one device to configure, it is handful to use Group IP wizard to configure all IP addresses of the devices remotely. Select Group IP Wizard after opening EXTool, or use Broadcast and find more than one Converters on the network and double click the button of “Click here”... -
Page 36: Group Setup Wizard
Click next to confirm the setup and the IP configuration is finished, you will see the IP addresses for the devices Group Setup Wizard Group Setup Wizard can be help you to copy the configuration of one device to other converters. You can select the items to be copied or not. - Page 37 Select the source device for the configuration and destination devices. Click next to confirm and finish the wizard.
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Page 38: Group Firmware Wizard
To update firmware for a group of devices can be as easy as 4 steps of Group Firmware Wizard Select the device model as EX-9486-W DS-11-W, and select available converters on the network for the upgrade Specify the firmware image and select next. Confirm the firmware upgrade and continue operation. -
Page 39: Ip Collection
EXTool supports auto IP report function to report the current IP address of the EX-9486-W units to administrator. To enable the function, check “Auto IP Report” in “Configuration”, “General”. Specify the host that the device should report IP to, or define current host as the report host. -
Page 40: System Log
System Log You can use a calendar at the button of “System Log” screen for searching the history data of log massages. -
Page 41: Web Console Configuration
Web Console Configuration After completing the wiring and parameter setting, we should verify if the setting is correct or not. This chapter will introduce how to use a single computer to test if the converter behaves well. The operating system can be Windows 95, 98, ME, XP, 2000. The “Hyper Terminal”... - Page 42 Hyper Terminal for TCP/IP WinSock Initiate a Hyper Terminal from the Start Menu in Windows (see Figure 4.1), give a terminal name, choose an icon, and press “OK” button (see Figure 4.2). (Figure 4.1) (Figure 4.2) Select “TCP/IP(Winsock)” option at the “Connect using:” field (see Figure 4.3)
- Page 43 (Figure 4.3) After “OK” button is pressed, Figure 4.4 appears. Enter the converter’s IP address (e.g. 192.168.0.10) at the “Host address:” field, and the Socket port number set for the Serial Port 1 at the “Port number:” field (e.g 4660). (The Socket type of the Serial Port 1 should be “TCP Server”.) (Figure 4.4) After “OK”...
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Page 45: Hyper Terminal For Com Port
Hyper Terminal for COM Port Initiate another Hyper Terminal as a COM Port Terminal (in Figure 4.3, select COM 1 or other COM port instead of “TCP/IP (Winsock)”). Set the COM port Properties to be the same as those set for the Serial Port of the converter. (Figure 4.3) Data Transmission When all steps described above are finished, type any characters on the COM Port... -
Page 46: Appendix A - Faq
Q. Why can’t the ETM.exe detect the converter on the network? A. Please check □ □ if the power is properly plugged to the converter. □ □ □ if the network cable is properly connected between the converter and □ the Hub. -
Page 47: Appendix B - Pin Outs And Cable Wiring
Pin outs and Cable Wiring □ □ DC Power outlet □ □ □ RJ-45 Pin Assignment □ □ □ RS-232 Pin Assignment □ The pin assignment scheme for a 9-pin male connector on a DTE is given below. PIN 1 : DCD PIN 2 : RXD PIN 3 : TXD PIN 4 : DTR... -
Page 48: Rs-232 Pin Assignment
PIN 1 : R- PIN 2 : R+ PIN 3 : T- PIN 4 : T+ □ □ RS-422 Wiring Diagram □ Serial Device EX-9486-W TCP/IP Converter 3 T- 4 T+ 1 R- 2 R+ □ □ RS-485 Wiring Diagram □...