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  • Page 1 Lynx User Manual SERIAL TO ETHERNET 8 8 8 8...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.4. Reset Switch Functionality 3. Working with the Device 3.1. MAC ID 3.2. IP Address 4. Software Installation 4.1. Lynx Locator Utility 5. Assigning IP Address 5.1. Factory Default Settings 5.2. Device Configuration Settings 6. Settings 6.1. Factory Default Settings 6.2.
  • Page 3 Do not expose the unit to any kind of liquids. The unit is not water­proof. Keep the  unit within the specified humidity levels. Do not use or store the unit in dusty, dirty areas.  Page 3 Lynx www.gicindia.com Gateway...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    (serial) devices. By enabling Background communication option it is possible to speed up the data flow at Serial/Ethernet side thus providing seamless integration of Ethernet and Serial Modbus devices. It can be configured via web-interface or by Lynx gateway utility. It also provides remote firmware upgradation.

  • Page 5: Knowing The Product

    Knowing the Product The Lynx Gateway works on a 12 - 24 VDC supply. There are 2 serial ports (One RJ11 port for RS 232 & screw terminals for RS 232/422/485) and one Ethernet port provided on the device for connecting devices for communication. There is a Reset (RST) switch provided on the device which serves different purposes.

  • Page 6: Serial Interface Connection

    This is an optional port for debugging. RJ11 port is provided for the RS232 connections. Serial Interface Signals for Port 2: Pin No Signal Name Primary Function Transmit Data for RS232 Receive Data for RS232 Ground for RS232 Page 6 Lynx www.gicindia.com Gateway...
  • Page 7 RS 232 Port Note: The above color code is only used for reference Signals Pin No Colour Brown Black RS422 Cable Diagram: To Gateway To Device RS 422 Port From Lynx S2E To Device Colour Colour Signal Signal Yellow Yellow Brown Brown...

  • Page 8: Ethernet Interface Connection

    2.2. Ethernet Interface Connections Lynx Gateway supports 10/100Mbps Ethernet through RJ-45 (10BaseT/100BaseTX) connector. It also supports auto negotiation. Signal Direction Primary Function Transmit Data + Transmit Data - Differential Ethernet Receive Data + Differential Ethernet Receive Data - RJ45 Cable Diagram:...

  • Page 9: Led Indications

    Serial Port-2 Data Receive Green Continuous ON RS232 selected Port 1 Continuous ON RS422 selected Mode Orange Continuous ON RS485 selected Link Yellow Continuous ON Link (socket connection made) Activity Orange Random Flashing Activity (network 10/100mbps) Page 9 Lynx www.gicindia.com Gateway...

  • Page 10: Reset Switch Functionality

    Heart Beat (HB). (800 ms ON and 800 ms OFF). 6. The MODE LED glows continuously in the selected serial interface color. Page 10 Lynx www.gicindia.com Gateway...
  • Page 11 6. After 5sec device runs in normal mode which is indicated by blinking of HB LED for 800msec ON & 800msec OFF. MODE LED glows continuously in green color because RS232 is the default serial interface mode. Page 11 Lynx www.gicindia.com Gateway...

  • Page 12: Working With The Device

    Locating the MAC (Media Access Control) ID: The MAC ID of the Lynx Serial to Ethernet converter is printed on the label attached to the device. Please refer this MAC ID while assigning IP address to the device through DHCP server or while configuring the device.

  • Page 13: Software Installation

    2. Double click on the ‘Setup.msi’ program to begin the installation process. 3. When the installation window appears on the screen click on ‘Next’ to continue 4. A ‘Welcome to the Lynx Gateway Setup Wizard’ window will be displayed on the screen. Click on ‘Next’ to continue.
  • Page 14 The procedure will take few seconds to complete. 7. When the installation is complete, ‘Installation Complete window’ will appear on the screen indicating that the Lynx Gateway has successfully installed. Click on ‘Close’ to exit the wizard. Page 14 Lynx www.gicindia.com...
  • Page 15 8. To launch the Lynx Gateway software: Double click on the Lynx Gateway Icon on the desktop screen or Click on Start → Programs → Lynx Gateway → Lynx Gateway Page 15 Lynx www.gicindia.com Gateway...

  • Page 16: Lynx Locator Utility

    4.1 Lynx Locator Utility: Lynx Locator is a utility that locates all the Lynx devices in the network and displays them in a window along with their IP Address, MAC Address, Remote IP Address and Application title. 1. To open the utility click on Locator → Lynx Locator(Ctrl+F) in Lynx Gateway Software OR 2.
  • Page 17 MAC Address : This field indicates hardware address of the device. c. Remote IP : This field indicates IP address of PC to whom Lynx Serial To Ethernet device has connected. d. Application Title : This field indicates the name that has been assigned to the device by the user.

  • Page 18: Assigning Ip Address

    3. Locate the device in the network by using the Lynx Locator Utility. 4. If the device can't be located in Lynx Locator Utility, change the IP Address of the computer from the existing one to the one from the AutoIP range 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254 with sub-net mask 255.255.0.0...
  • Page 19 5. Now, locate the device in the network using the Lynx Locator utility 6. Enter the IP address of the device displayed in the Lynx Locator utility in the address bar of the web browser. 7. Now again change the IP address to static and configuration settings of the device.

  • Page 20: Factory Default Settings

    IP address 000.000.000.000 Sub-net mask 255.255.255.000 Default Gateway 000.000.000.000 Remote IP 000.000.000.000 TCP Timeout 0msec Response Timeout 1000msec Delay between Polls 500msec Retry Count Miscellaneous Settings Module Name LYNX Gateway Password gateway Communication Mode TRANSPERENT Page 20 Lynx www.gicindia.com Gateway...

  • Page 21: Device Configuration Settings

    3. Enter the valid password to access the web server and click on “Login” button. 4. If password is valid then the Home page is displayed or else the same page is displayed. Note: Default Password is “gateway” Page 21 Lynx www.gicindia.com Gateway...
  • Page 22 Home Page: The Home page displays the following device information: 1. Device Serial No 2. Module Name 3. IP Address 4. MAC Address 5. Communication Mode 6. Firmware Version. Page 22 Lynx www.gicindia.com Gateway...
  • Page 23 'requests' will be sent by the device if it does not receive 'response' from the external slave device. Valid values can be 1 to 10. Slave ID: Slave ID is applicable only for Slave/Server driver. Page 23 Lynx www.gicindia.com Gateway...
  • Page 24 Delay Between Polls: Delay between polls is applicable only for Master/Client driver. This is the delay between 2 consecutive requests. Retry Count: Retry count is applicable only for Master/Client driver. It is the number of times, the Page 24 Lynx www.gicindia.com Gateway...
  • Page 25 In Background processing data, if Skip on block fail is enabled and any one block fails then master driver will skip the request for that particular block. If the Re-attach Fail Blocks option is enabled then the master driver will try to reattach the failed blocks. Page 25 Lynx www.gicindia.com Gateway...

  • Page 26: Technical Specifications

    IEC61000-4-4 Level IV Surge IEC 61000-4-5 Level III Conducted Susceptibility ICE 61000-4-6- Level III, Voltage Dips and Interruptions IEC 61000-4-29, Conducted Emission CISPR 14-1 Class A Radiated Emission CISPR 14-1 Class A Approvals CE, ROHS Page 26 Lynx www.gicindia.com Gateway...

  • Page 27: Mechanical Dimensions

    Mechanical Dimensions 8.1 Din Rail Mounting Lynx Gateway can be mounted on a Din Rail. Din Rail locking connectors are provided with each unit for proper installation. Module must be mounted in an upright position on a vertical surface or horizontal DIN Rail.

  • Page 28: Frequently Asked Questions

    6. If device is present, then login to the device web server and change IP address settings. 7. If device is not present in Auto IP network then the device IP is out of the network or IP address is corrupted. Reset the device settings to factory default settings using Page 28 Lynx www.gicindia.com Gateway...
  • Page 29 Problem 3: After power on, Error LED blinks for 60 seconds and stops blinking, but cannot locate the device in Lynx Locator. Trouble Shooting: 1. IP mode is DHCP mode, check whether the DHCP server is present or not in the network.
  • Page 30 For Technical Support mail us: sales@gicindia.com T-107, M.I.D.C., Bhosari, Pune 411026 (INDIA) Tel: +91 20 30680003 / 11 / 31 / 39 Fax: +91 20 27122574 Email: marketing@gicindia.com; sales@gicindia.com | www.gicindia.com...

  • Page 31: User Manual

    Lynx Gateway User Manual Page 1 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...

  • Page 32: Din Rail Installations

    2.4.2. Restore Factory Default Settings 3. Working with the Device 3.1. MAC ID 3.2. IP Address 4. Software Installation 4.1. Lynx Locator Utility 5. Assigning IP Address 5.1. Factory Default Settings 5.2. Device Configuration Settings 6. Settings 6.1. Factory Default Settings 6.2.
  • Page 33 Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the unit. Do not expose the unit to any kind of liquids. The unit is not water-proof. Keep the unit within the specified humidity levels. Do not use or store the unit in dusty, dirty areas. Page 3 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...

  • Page 34: Introduction

    (serial) devices. By enabling Background communication option it is possible to speed up the data flow at Serial/Ethernet side thus providing seamless integration of Ethernet and Serial Modbus devices. It can be configured via web-interface or by Lynx gateway utility. It also provides remote firmware upgrade.

  • Page 35: Knowing The Product

    Knowing the Product The Lynx Gateway works on a 12 - 24 VDC supply. There are 2 serial ports (One RJ11 port for RS 232 & screw terminals for RS 232/422/485) and one Ethernet port provided on the device for connecting devices for communication. There is a Reset (RST) switch provided on the device which serves different purposes.

  • Page 36: Serial Interface Connection

    This is an optional port for debugging. RJ11 port is provided for the RS232 connections. Serial Interface Signals for Port 2: Pin No Signal Name Primary Function Receive Data for RS232 Transmit Data for RS232 Ground for RS232 Page 6 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...
  • Page 37 RJ 11 Connector RS232 Cable Diagram: DB9 Female To PC / Device To Gateway Pin Out RS 232 Port Note: The above color code is only used for reference From Lynx S2E To Device Color Color Signal Signal Brown Brown...

  • Page 38: Ethernet Interface Connection

    2.2. Ethernet Interface Connections Lynx Gateway supports 10/100Mbps Ethernet through RJ-45 (10BaseT/100BaseTX) connector. It also supports auto negotiation. Signal Direction Primary Function Transmit Data + Transmit Data - Differential Ethernet Receive Data + Differential Ethernet Receive Data - RJ45 Cable Diagram:...

  • Page 39: Led Indications

    Serial Port-2 Data Receive Green Continuous ON RS232 selected Port 1 Continuous ON RS422 selected Mode Orange Continuous ON RS485 selected Link Yellow Continuous ON Link (socket connection made) Activity Orange Random Flashing Activity (network 10/100Mbps) Page 9 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...

  • Page 40: Reset Switch Functionality

    Heart Beat (HB). (800 ms ON and 800 ms OFF). 6. The MODE LED glows continuously in the selected serial interface color. Page 10 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...
  • Page 41 6. After 5sec device runs in normal mode which is indicated by blinking of HB LED for 800msec ON & 800msec OFF. MODE LED glows continuously in green color because RS232 is the default serial interface mode. Page 11 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...

  • Page 42: Working With The Device

    Locating the MAC (Media Access Control) ID: The MAC ID of the Lynx Serial to Ethernet converter is printed on the label attached to the device. Please refer this MAC ID while assigning IP address to the device through DHCP server or while configuring the device.

  • Page 43: Software Installation

    2. Double click on the ‘Setup.msi’ program to begin the installation process. 3. When the installation window appears on the screen click on ‘Next’ to continue 4. A ‘Welcome to the Lynx Gateway Setup Wizard’ window will be displayed on the screen. Click on ‘Next’ to continue.
  • Page 44 The procedure will take few seconds to complete. 7. When the installation is complete, ‘Installation Complete window’ will appear on the screen indicating that the Lynx Gateway has successfully installed. Click on ‘Close’ to exit the wizard. Page 14 www.gicindia.com...
  • Page 45 8. To launch the Lynx Gateway software: Double click on the Lynx Gateway Icon on the desktop screen or Click on Start → Programs → Lynx Gateway → Lynx Gateway Page 15 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...

  • Page 46: Lynx Locator Utility

    4.1 Lynx Locator Utility: Lynx Locator is a utility that locates all the Lynx devices in the network and displays them in a window along with their IP Address, MAC Address, Remote IP Address and Application title. 1. To open the utility click on Locator → Lynx Locator(Ctrl+F) in Lynx Gateway Software OR 2.
  • Page 47 MAC Address : This field indicates hardware address of the device. c. Remote IP : This field indicates IP address of PC to whom Lynx Serial To Ethernet device has connected. d. Application Title : This field indicates the name that has been assigned to the device by the user.

  • Page 48: Assigning Ip Address

    3. Locate the device in the network by using the Lynx Locator Utility. 4. If the device can't be located in Lynx Locator Utility, change the IP Address of the computer from the existing one to the one from the AutoIP range 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254 with sub-net mask 255.255.0.0...
  • Page 49 5. Now, locate the device in the network using the Lynx Locator utility 6. Enter the IP address of the device displayed in the Lynx Locator utility in the address bar of the web browser. 7. Now change the IP address to static and configuration settings of the device if required.

  • Page 50: Factory Default Settings

    Address assigned by DHCP Server Remote IP 0.0.0.0 TCP Timeout 0msec Response Timeout 1000msec Delay between Polls 500msec Retry Count Miscellaneous Settings Module Name LYNX Gateway Password gateway Communication Mode TRANSPERENT Firmware Download through Software Disable Page 20 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...

  • Page 51: Configuring The Device

    In mapping Mode Mapping and Back Background Process Data block (BPD) is enabled. It is supported by both, Master/Slave configuration and Master/ Master configuration. For mapping and BPD, refer Mapping and Back Background Process Data block (BPD). Page 21 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...

  • Page 52: Mapping

    In this way the data will be shared from one protocol to other, which serves the function of protocol converter. Page 22 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...
  • Page 53 This data is stored in internal data memory. When request comes from other end external master for mapped registers in gateway projects then data is given from internal memory so time for data fetching from slave device is minimized. Page 23 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...

  • Page 54: Device Configuration Settings Through Web-Page

    3. Enter the valid password to access the web server and click on “Login” button. 4. If password is valid then the Home page is displayed or else the same page is displayed. Note: Default Password is “gateway” Page 24 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...
  • Page 55 Home Page: Home page displays following device information: 1. Device Serial No 2. Module Name 3. IP Address 4. MAC Address 5. Communication Mode 6. Firmware Version. Page 25 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...
  • Page 56 'requests' will be sent by the device if it does not receive 'response' from the external slave device. Valid values can be 1 to 10. Slave ID: Slave ID is applicable only for Slave/Server driver. Page 26 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...
  • Page 57 Delay between Polls: Delay between polls is applicable only for Master/Client driver. This is the delay between 2 consecutive requests. Retry Count: Retry count is applicable only for Master/Client driver. It is the number of times, the Page 27 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...
  • Page 58 In Background processing data, if Skip on block fail is enabled and any one block fails then master driver will skip the request for that particular block. If the Re-attach Fail Blocks option is enabled then the master driver will try to reattach the failed blocks. Page 28 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...

  • Page 59: Technical Specifications

    IEC61000-4-4 Level IV Surge IEC 61000-4-5 Level III Conducted Susceptibility ICE 61000-4-6- Level III, Voltage Dips and Interruptions IEC 61000-4-29, Conducted Emission CISPR 14-1 Class A Radiated Emission CISPR 14-1 Class A Approvals CE, ROHS Page 29 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...

  • Page 60: Mechanical Dimensions

    Mechanical Dimensions 8.1 Din Rail Mounting Lynx Gateway can be mounted on a Din Rail. Din Rail locking connectors are provided with each unit for proper installation. Module must be mounted in an upright position on a vertical surface or horizontal DIN Rail.

  • Page 61: Faq's

    Q. How to find the IP address of the device? A. Run the Locator Utility provided along with the Lynx Gateway Software. It will display all the devices connected in the network. Locate the IP address corresponding to the MAC ID of your device.
  • Page 62 It does not assign the IP address to the device. To change the IP address of the device, follow following steps: 1) In Lynx Gateway, IP address can be changed by editing the IP address under Driver2 Settings in Lynx Gateway software or through web-page.

  • Page 63: Trouble Shooting

    6. If device is present, then login to the device web server and change IP address settings. 7. If device is not present in Auto IP network then the device IP is out of the network or IP address is corrupted. Reset the device settings to factory default settings using Page 33 www.gicindia.com Lynx Gateway...
  • Page 64 Problem 3: After power on, Error LED blinks for 60 seconds and stops blinking, but cannot locate the device in Lynx Locator. Trouble Shooting: 1. IP mode is DHCP mode, check whether the DHCP server is present or not in the network.

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