Introduction Features Connections Data Power Installation Special Conditions for Safe Use (Conditions of Certification) Connecting the TX2124 to a PC/network Connecting with LAN Configuring Wi-Fi network settings Setting up the TX2124 Comms Ports 7 .1 LED Indication Mechanical details Environmental...
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TX2124 User Manual Introduction The TX2124 is an Intrinsically Safe (IS) Serial to WiFi/Ethernet interface module suitable for Zone 0 mounting with a suitable Ex ia Power Supply. The Module allows existing Intrinsically Safe equipment with an RS485/RS422 or RS232/TTL port to become Ethernet Enabled via either Wi-Fi (WLAN) or a Cat5/6 cable connection into an IS Ethernet Network (LAN).
The TX2124 range is designed in accordance with general electrical safety standards e.g. IEC 60950 or similar. The equipment should not be used in the vicinity of chemicals which are known to damage plastics unless protected by an additional suitable enclosure.
TX2124 User Manual 4 .1 Special conditions for safe use (Conditions of certification) The following conditions relate to safe installation and/or use of the equipment, this is an extract from the certificate CML 16ATEX2132X. 14.1 When used with Group I gases and Group III dust, the modules shall each be mounted within an enclosure providing a degree of protection of at least IP54.
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500 Vac applied between the circuit and earth for 60 sec. Alternatively, a voltage of 20% higher may be applied for 1 s. There shall be no evidence of flashover or breakdown and the maximum current flowing shall not exceed 5 mA. P5629.1600 Rev A www.trolex.com...
Connecting the TX2124 to a PC/network 5 .1 Connecting with LAN • Ensure that the TX2124 unit is powered by a suitable IS supply. PoEx can be used to power the unit via LAN port 2 if required. • The TX2124 should then be connected to an IS Ethernet Network/PC using a suitable CAT5/6 cable.
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• Reboot the device by either powering down or by clicking the “reboot” button in the above screen. • Once the TX2124 is up and running, navigate to the IP Address that has been programmed into the unit using a web browser and you will see the following screen.
TX2124 User Manual Configuring Wi-Fi network settings • Click on the Wi-Fi Information menu option and you will see the screen below This shows information about the Wi-Fi module and the current settings associated with it, including whether there is an active Wi-Fi connection.
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• This page is similar to the Diagnostics page which shows information regarding the LAN and Serial Ports in that it provides information on the Wi-Fi connected Modbus/TCP clients and can be useful for fault finding. P5629.1600 Rev A www.trolex.com...
TX2124 User Manual Setting up the TX2124 Comms Ports To change any of the settings this is done in the following step • Click on the Wi-Fi Configuration menu option, this prompts the user to enter a username and password. The defaults are shown below, both are case sensitive –...
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• Click on the Diagnostics page option and it will display the following screen. • This page shows the counters for all of the LAN connected Modbus/TCP clients as well as the serial ports, this can be useful for fault finding. P5629.1600 Rev A www.trolex.com...
TX2124 User Manual 7 .1 LED Indication • The Following table shows the status of the LED’s on the front of the TX2124 Module. Port FLASH PWR (green) Power Fail Power OK WDG (red/green) Fault Green - Healthy (10Hz) Fault...
All values are approximate Mounting • The TX2124 module will clip onto standard DIN Rail (TS35) • Black plastic clips from the top and bottom of the module can be pulled out to allow it to sit over the DIN Rail, the clips will then be pushed back into place to secure the module.
CML 16ATEX2132X IECEx CML 16.0054X See Certificates for further information 13.1 Marking details Part No. TX2124 Serial to Wi-Fi/Ethernet Interface 14. ORDERING INFORMATION TX2124 Serial to WiFi/Ethernet Interface TX2125.01 Stud Antenna 0.6M cable (2.4 & 5.0 GHz) TX2125.02 Stud Antenna 1.5M cable (2.4 & 5.0 GHz) www.trolex.com...
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