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TCPConv 2
Technical Manual
DocRev11, October 25, 2013
Elatec GmbH

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  • Page 1 TCPConv 2 Technical Manual DocRev11, October 25, 2013 Elatec GmbH...
  • Page 2 2.2. Plug in the Reader ....... . . 2.3. Power up the TCPConv 2 ......
  • Page 3 Contents A. FCC Notice ........22 Page 3 of 23...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Figure 1.1.: Typical Connection with TCPConv 2, reader and printer 1.2. Important Features The main feature of TCPConv 2 is that it has the same IP as the printer connected, which saves a lot of IP resources. This makes TCPConv can be easily integrated into existing network environments, without managing the extra IP addresses.

  • Page 5: Software Release History

    1. Introduction 1.3. Software Release History Version Added Features SB1.00/STD1.00.02 Initial release STD1.1.0.0 Improved TCP client behavior STD1.1.0.2 Log of the application can be viewed via web-frontend STD1.1.0.4 The hostname of a device can be changed via web-frontend Page 5 of 23...

  • Page 6: Hardware Setup

    2. Hardware Setup 2.1. Connect the network cables There are two Ethernet ports on the TCPConv 2, Host port is used to connect TCPConv 2 to local network and Printer port is used to connect printer to TCPConv 2. 2.2. Plug in the Reader The user can plug in USB reader directly to the TCPConv 2.

  • Page 7: Power Up The Tcpconv 2

    2.3. Power up the TCPConv 2 After the TCPConv 2 is powered up, one can see the status of it via the information LEDs. There are 4 LEDs on device and several states of the device can be detected based on combination of LED signals.

  • Page 8: Configure Tcpconv And Printer

    2. Hardware Setup Figure 2.3.: Search for TCPConv If there are some TCPConv in the network, after a while one can see the whole list: Figure 2.4.: One TCPConv is found If the printer connected to the selected TCPConv has web front-end on port 80, one can visit this page by pushing the button “Connect to Printer”...
  • Page 9 2. Hardware Setup Figure 2.6.: Network Settings without TCPConv Now a TCPConv is installed between the switch and the printer. The TCPConv 2 should now be 192.168.1.10 whereas the printer is located in the private network of TCPConv. The detailed steps of configuration via web front-end can also be found in Chapter 3.

  • Page 10: Configuration With Web Frontend

    3.1.1. Network Settings 3.1.1.1. Hostname Setting One can configure the hostname of a TCPConv 2. If the device uses DHCP, this configured hostname will be sent to the DHCP server. In order to reach the device via hostname, it is necessary that the hostname is also registered in DNS server.
  • Page 11 3. Configuration with Web Frontend Figure 3.2.: Homepage of a TCPConv. Note 192.168.20.246 is also the IP address of this TCPConv 2 Page 11 of 23...
  • Page 12 3. Configuration with Web Frontend Figure 3.3.: Page Interface Setup for TCPConv 2 Page 12 of 23...

  • Page 13: Dhcp Setting

    “Disconnect on char”. In Figure 3.4 for example, TCPConv 2 configured in this way will be connected to the server, when the reader sends “0” to TCPConv 2 and it will be disconnected when it receives carriage return from the reader.
  • Page 14 3. Configuration with Web Frontend Figure 3.4.: Page Interface Setup for TCPConv 2 Page 14 of 23...

  • Page 15: Change Password

    It is worthy of being mentioned that only the password is allowed to be changed here for security reasons. 3.3. Check Status One can check the running status of TCPConv 2 by clicking “Status”. The status includes version, printer and USB. 3.3.1. Version...

  • Page 16: Download Manual

    3. Configuration with Web Frontend 3.4. Download Manual This Manual can also be downloaded under “Help”. Page 16 of 23...

  • Page 17: Change The Software On Tcpconv Via Usb Stick

    4. Change the Software on TCPConv via USB Stick For the configurations mentioned in 3, it is necessary that TCPConv 2 always has a web front-end accessible by the user. This may not be the case when for example the network interface on TCPConv 2 is mistakenly configured or an application without web front-end is...

  • Page 18: Diagnose And Repair The Tcpconv 2

    6. Check if the printer uses correct static IP. Normally 192.168.50.100, but 192.168.60.100 in a 192.168.50.x network 5.2. If a TCPConv 2 is no more reachable by TC2Config Tool Please first do the basic checks as described in the last section, before doing the following steps.

  • Page 19: If A Tcpconv 2 Is Unable To Forward Data From Reader To Tcp/Ip Connection

    This may be because the TCPConv has a wrong configuration. Under Help->Log file one is able to see the error log: In Figure 5.1, the TCPConv 2 has no route to the configured server Figure 5.1.: Sample error log of TCPConv 2 192.168.20.1:7778, as displayed in the browser.

  • Page 20: Else

    Figure 5.2.: Modify the local port for USB communication 5.5. Else ... Please contact support-rfid@elatec.com for an image. Copy the image to the root directory of USB Flash, plug in the USB Flash to the TCPConv 2 and then reboot the TCPConv Page 20 of 23...
  • Page 21 5. Diagnose and repair the TCPConv 2 Figure 5.3.: Modify the local port for RS232 communication Page 21 of 23...
  • Page 22 A. FCC Notice A. FCC Notice NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including inter- ference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 23 A. FCC Notice • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re- ceiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Page 23 of 23...

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