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IS5 COMMUNICATIONS iDS6 Series User Manual

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Intelligent 6 Port Device Server
iDS6 Series User's Manual
Version 1.2
Mar 2017
iS5 Com munications Inc.
#3-7490 Pacific Circle, Mississauga, Ontario
Tel: 905-670-0004
Fax: 289-401-5206
Website: www.iS5Com.com
E-mail:
info@iS5Com.com

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  • Page 1 Intelligent 6 Port Device Server iDS6 Series User’s Manual Version 1.2 Mar 2017 iS5 Com munications Inc. #3-7490 Pacific Circle, Mississauga, Ontario Tel: 905-670-0004 Fax: 289-401-5206 Website: www.iS5Com.com E-mail: info@iS5Com.com...

  • Page 2: All Rights Reserved

    We have checked the contents of this manual against the hardware and software described. However, deviations from the description cannot be completely ruled out. iS5 Communications shall not be liable for any errors or omissions contained herein or for consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Server on a DIN-Rail..................7 Mounting the iDS6 Series on a DIN-Rail..................7 Panel or Wall Mount Installation ..................8 Mounting the iDS6 Series on a Panel or Wall .................8 iDS6 Front Panel .......................9 iDS6P Front Panel ......................10 Front Panel LEDS ......................11 DB9 Serial Ports......................
  • Page 4 Series User’s Manual 5.1.3 Port Serial Setting ....................... 23 5.1.3.1 Serial Configuration ....................23 5.1.3.2 Port Profile ......................25 5.1.3.3 Service Mode – Virtual COM..................26 5.1.3.4 Service Mode – TCP Server ..................27 5.1.3.5 Service Mode – TCP Client..................28 5.1.3.6...

  • Page 5: Caution: Service

    This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempted service by unauthorized personnel shall render all warranties null and void. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by iS5 Communications Inc. could invalidate specifications, test results, and agency approvals, and void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    RS-422/485 serial ports and one P.O.E PD Ethernet port. Users are able to configure the iDS6 using a web browser via one of the LAN ports on the iDS6. The iDS6 series offers many powerful features for HW & SW redundant functions.

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    Each server has a DIN-Rail bracket on the rear panel. The DIN-Rail bracket secures the server onto the DIN-Rail. Mounting the iDS6 Series on a DIN-Rail Step 1: Slant the server and hook the metal bracket on to the top of the DIN-Rail.

  • Page 8: Panel Or Wall Mount Installation

    The server can also be panel or wall mounted. The following steps show how to mount the s erver on a panel or wall. Mounting the iDS6 Series on a Panel or Wall Option 1: Fix mounting brackets to the side of server using the 4 screws included in the package.

  • Page 9: Ids6 Front Panel

    Series User’s Manual Note: To avoid damage to the unit please use the screws provided to mount the panel mount brackets to the unit. Hardware Overview iDS6 Front Panel iS5 Communications Inc.

  • Page 10: Ids6P Front Panel

    Series User’s Manual iSD6 Front Panel illustration iDS6 Front Panel Item Descriptions: PoE and system status LED (optional). PWR1 and system status LED. PWR2 and system status LED. Fault indicator LED. Status LEDs for the 4 Serial ports. 10/100Base-T(X) Ethernet port and Ethernet status LEDs.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Leds

    Series User’s Manual iSD6P Front Panel illustration iDS6P Front Panel Item Descriptions: PoE and system status LED. PWR1 and system status LED. PWR2 and system status LED. Fault indicator LED. Status LEDs for the 4 Serial ports. 10/100Base-T(X) Ethernet port and Ethernet status LEDs.
  • Page 12 Series User’s Manual Green On/Blinking 100Mbps LNK/ACT ETH1 Green/Amber Amber On/Blinking 10Mbps LNK/ACT Green On/Blinking 100Mbps LNK/ACT ETH2 Green/Amber Amber On/Blinking 10Mbps LNK/ACT iS5 Communications Inc.

  • Page 13: Db9 Serial Ports

    Series User’s Manual DB9 Serial Ports There are 4 DB9 serial ports on the front panel of iDS6. The pin out is shown as below: DB9 Connector (iDS6) RS 485 RS 485 Pin # RS 232 RS 422 ( 4 wire )
  • Page 14 Series User’s Manual This cover must be re-attached after wiring to ensure personnel safety. The iDS6 series supports dual redundant power supplies (PWR1 and PWR2). There are 3 options: LV: Dual Input 10-48VDC MV: Dual Input 36-75VDC HV: Single Input 88-300VDC or 85-264VAC with a Single 10-48VDC backup.

  • Page 15: Chassis Ground Connection

    Series User’s Manual 100-240VAC rated equipment: A 250VAC appropriately rated circuit breaker must be installed. Equipment must be installed according to the applicable country wiring codes. When equipped with a HI voltage power supply and DC backup, independent sources can be used to power the product for greater redundancy.

  • Page 16: Cables

    Cables Ethernet Cables The iDS6 series has standard Ethernet ports. According to the link type, the Device Server can use CAT 3, 4, 5,5e UTP cables to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches, routers, or hubs). Please refer to the following table for cable specifications.

  • Page 17: Configuration By Web Browser

    Series User’s Manual Management Interface Configuration by Web Browser This section introduces the configuration by Web browser. 5.1.1 About Web-based Management An embedded HTML web site resides in the flash memory of the CPU board. It contains advanced management features which allow you to manage the Device server from anywhere on the network via a standard web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  • Page 18 Series User’s Manual When the following screen appears, select “Continue to this website“. The login screen appears. Login screen Key in the username and password. The default username and password are “admin”. iS5 Communications Inc.

  • Page 19: System Setting

    Series User’s Manual Press “Enter” or click the “OK” button. The main interface of the Web-based management appears. System Information 5.1.2 System Setting 5.1.2.1 System Information Displays System Information of the Device Server. System Information interface The following table describes the System Information interface page.

  • Page 20: Ip Configuration

    Series User’s Manual SNTP Configuration interface The following table describes the SNTP Configuration interface page. Label Description Name Sets the name of the Device Server. SNTP Client Enables or disables the SNTP function to get the time from a SNTP server.
  • Page 21 Series User’s Manual IP Configuration interface The following table describes the labels in IP configuration interface page. Label Description IP Configuration Select from the following type of IP: Static DHCP/BOOTP PPPoE IP Address Assign the IP address that the network is using. If DHCP client function is enabled, there is no need to assign an IP address.

  • Page 22: Ddns Configuration

    Series User’s Manual Auto Report Set the report interval to the number of seconds between each Interval report. The default setting is 0 which indicates that the Auto Report is disabled. Ethernet Mode Select one of the two Ethernet Modes:...

  • Page 23: User Authentication

    Series User’s Manual DDNS service Provider. Check WAN IP Device Server will check the IP address Status at the interval time you Schedule set. Apply Click “Apply” to activate the configurations. 5.1.2.5 User Authentication User Authentication allows the web management password to be changed.
  • Page 24 Series User’s Manual Serial Configuration interface The following table describes the Serial Configuration interface page. Label Description Port Select a port (1-4) to see the settings. Port Alias Each port can be given a name (Defaults are: Port1, Port2, Port3, Port4).

  • Page 25: Port Profile

    Series User’s Manual 5.1.3.2 Port Profile Port Profile interface The following table describes the Port Profile interface page. Label Description Port Select a port (1-4) to see the settings. Local TCP Port Enter the Local TCP Port. Command Port Enter the Command Port.

  • Page 26: Service Mode - Virtual Com

    Series User’s Manual 5.1.3.3 Service Mode – Virtual COM In Virtual COM Mode, the driver establishes a transparent connection between host and serial device by mapping the Port of the Device server serial port to local COM port on the host computer.

  • Page 27: Service Mode - Tcp Server

    Series User’s Manual 5.1.3.4 Service Mode – TCP Server In TCP Server Mode, the Device Server is configured with a unique Port combination on a TCP/IP network. In this case, the Device Server waits passively to be contacted by the device.

  • Page 28: Service Mode - Tcp Client

    Series User’s Manual 5.1.3.5 Service Mode – TCP Client In TCP Client Mode, the Device Server can establish a TCP connection with a server by the method you set (Startup or any character). After the data has been transferred, the Device Server can disconnect automatically from the server by using the TCP Alive Check time or Idle Timeout settings.

  • Page 29: Service Mode - Udp

    Series User’s Manual Destination Host Apply Click “Apply” to activate the configurations. 5.1.3.6 Service Mode – UDP Compared to TCP communication, UDP is faster and more efficient. UDP mode can use Uni-cast or Multi-cast data from the serial device server to host computers. The serial device can also receive data from one or multiple hosts.

  • Page 30: Device Server Management

    Series User’s Manual 5.1.4 Device Server Management 5.1.4.1 Access IP Control List With the Access IP Control List you can allow only specific remote host IP addresses to prevent unauthorized access. If a host’s IP address is in the accessible IP table and Activated, then the host will be allowed to access the Device Server.

  • Page 31: Smtp/Snmp Configuration

    Series User’s Manual 5.1.4.2 SMTP/SNMP Configuration With the SMTP/SNMP Configuration interface you can setup E-mail settings, SNMP Trap server and Syslog settings. For E-mail notification up to 4 E-mail addresses can be specified. For SNMP Trap server settings up to 4 SNMP addresses can be specified.

  • Page 32: System Event Configuration

    Series User’s Manual E-mail Sender Enter the E-mail address that the message will be sent from. E-mail Address Enter up to 4 E-mail addresses to receive notification. SNMP Server Enter up to 4 server addresses to receive notification. Community Enter the server community.
  • Page 33 Series User’s Manual The following table describes the System Event Configuration interface page. Label Description This refers to starting the system from power off (contrast this with Hardware Reset warm start). When performing a cold start, the Device Server will...

  • Page 34: Save/Reboot

    Series User’s Manual LED will be on. Eth1 link down When Eth1 link goes down, a notification will be sent and Fault LED will be on. Eth2 link down When Eth2 link goes down, a notification will be sent and Fault LED will be on.

  • Page 35: Device Server Help

    Series User’s Manual Configuration Backup Click “Backup” to save the current configuration to a file. Configuration To upgrade the Device sever firmware select the file through the Upgrade browse button and clicking “Upgrade”. Note: Do NOT power of the Firmware Device server while upgrading the firmware.

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    Series User’s Manual Technical Specifications Physical Ports 10/100 Base-T(X) Ports in RJ45 Auto MDI/MDIX P.O.E.Present on ETH2 Power Device (IEEE 802.3af): IEEE 802.3af compliant input interface, P.O.E. Feature (optional on iDS6) Power consumption: 8 Watts max., Over load & short circuit protection, Isolation Voltage: 1000 VDC min., Isolation Resistance : 108 ohms min...
  • Page 37 Series User’s Manual Software Utility Virtual Com / TCP Server / TCP Client / UDP /Serial Tunnel TCP Alive Check Timeout Serial Mode Inactivity Timeout Delimiter for Data Packing Force TX Timeout for Data Packing Multiple Link 5 Hosts simultaneous connection: Virtual Com /...

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