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Board Type Serial-Ethernet Converter CSE-M73A User Manual Version 1.0 Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. https://www.ezTCP.com...
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CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 This symbol, found on your product or on its packaging, indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste when you wish to dispose of it. Instead, it should be handed over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
The serial communication is quite simple to implement but has weaknesses like short distance and hard maintenance. CSE-M73A lets the serial devices connect to the Internet. To communicate on the Internet, devices should use TCP/IP protocol, so CSE-M73A processes the converting serial data to TCP/IP.
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CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 ⚫ Applied to the Internet on Cable Networks Figure 1-3 applied to the Internet on cable networks ⚫ Applied to the Internet with an IP Share Router Figure 1-4 applied to the Internet with an IP share router ⚫...
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 1.3 Specification 1.3.1 Hardware Input Voltage DC 5V (±10%) Power Current approximately 100mA (typical condition) Dimension 64.3mm x 40mm x 17mm Weight approximately 17g 3.3V level with 5V tolerant input Serial RS232, RS422 and RS485...
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 1.4 Dimension 그림 1-1 Dimension According to conditions of soldering components, the dimensions might be differed with the above figure. Thus, we recommend giving some extra spaces about 1 ~ 2 - 8 -...
Figure 1-6 Interface 1.5.1 RS232 Port (JP1 and JP2) CSE-M73A has an RS232 port for serial device (300bps ~ 230,400bps). This port is interfaced with JP1 and JP2. It supports RTS/CTS hardware flow control and pins which have the same number of JP1 and JP2 are connected each other.
1.5.2 RS422 and RS485 port (JP4 and JP5) CSE-M73A has a port for RS422 or RS485. This port is interfaced with JP4 and JP5. The pins which have the same number of JP4 and JP5 are connected each other. When you connect your device, remember that a pin should be connected with the one which has the same polarity.
You can change the operation mode of CSE-M73A to ISP or Serial Configuration mode by using this jumper. 1.5.6 Power Input voltage is DC 5V for CSE-M73A. To supply power, all VCC and GND pins on JP1 ~ JP5 are available. - 11 -...
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 1.5.7 System LED ⚫ RJ45 There are 2 LEDs in the RJ-45 connector. Each lamp shows the following status: Mode Color Status Description Blinks in every Obtaining an IP address second Yellow Blinks 4 times at...
Procedures for the test are followed. 2.1.1 Setting Network Aera This step is for setting both CSE-M73A and users’ PC to be located the same network. If only they are, the TCP connection between them can be established. ⚫ Setting of the PC Set the IP address to the Ethernet adapter of the PC connected to the product as follows.
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The following table shows the default values of the main environmental variables. For test operation, please keep the CSE-M73A's IP address and all environment values as the default settings below.
⚫ Connecting to the CSE-M73A via LAN Figure 2-3 settings for TCP connection ① Select [TCP Client] ② Input correct IP address and port number of CSE-M73A ③ Clink the [Connect] button. (In case of TCP Server, it will be [Listen] button) ⚫ Opening RS232 Port Figure 2-4 opening COM Port ④...
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CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 ⚫ Confirm the TCP Connection and COM port status Figure 2-5 TCP Connected message ⑦ Check the message if the TCP connection is established Figure 2-6 COM Port open message ⑧ Check the message if the COM port has been opened - 16 - https://www.ezTCP.com...
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CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 ⚫ Data transmission test Figure 2-7 successful data transmission ⑨ Click the [Send data] on the LAN part ⑩ Check the data have been shown from the step ⑨ Figure 2-8 LAN → RS232 ⑪ Press the [Send data] on the RS232 part ⑫...
Figure 3-1 initial appearance of ezManager 3.1.1 Configuration via LAN ⚫ Checklists Make sure the connection between your PC and CSE-M73A. If they are the same network, [MAC Address search] button can be used. If they aren’t, only [IP Address search] is allowed to use.
Make sure the connection between your PC and CSE-M73A using RS232 cross cable. To use this, CSE-M73A has to be operating in the [Serial Configuration] mode. By connecting the ISP jumper less than 1 second, you can enter the mode. After then, read the setting via [Serial] tab on ezManager.
⚫ Checklists Make sure the connection between your PC and CSE-M73A using RS232 cross cable. To use this, CSE-M73A has to be set to [AT command] mode as its communication mode. This can be configured by ezManager. Figure 3-5 setting the communication mode to the AT command ⚫...
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 Operation Modes 4.1 What is the Operation Mode? Each of three operation mode of CSE-M73A is defined for specific purpose, and those are followed. ⚫ Normal mode This mode is for normal data communication and has 4 different connection modes.
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 4.3 Comparison of each mode Table 4-1 shows summaries of each mode Name Entering Serial port Configured Normal Supply the power. value Serial Connect the JP6 shortly between 10ms and 1s. 115200/N/8/1 Configuration Supply the power with connecting the JP6 or 115200/N/8/1 connect the JP6 over 1 sec, in other modes.
4.6.2 Revoking Serurity Options CSE-M73A offers restriction methods for security like filtering password or MAC and IP address. In the ISP mode, you can revoke all of these. When you forgot the password, enter the ISP mode to solve the problem.
Communication Modes 5.1 TCP Server In this mode, CSE-M73A functions as a TCP server. CSE-M73A listens to a TCP connection from remote host. Once a host tries to connect to CSE-M73A and the module responses that request. After the connection is established, CSE-M73A converts the raw data from the serial port to TCP/IP data and sends them to the network and vice versa.
⚫ A situation that [Event Byte] is set to 0. Figure 5-2 time chart for a situation that [Event Byte] is set to zero Points States CSE-M73A is listening to connection requests ① Remote host has sent a connection request (SYN) segment Processes of the connection ②...
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⚫ A situation that [Event Byte] is set to 1. Figure 5-4 time chart for a situation that [Event Byte] is set to 1 Points States CSE-M73A is listening to connection requests ① Remote host has sent a connection request (SYN) segment Processes of the connection ②...
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Figure 5-6 time chart for a situation that [Timeout] is set to 5 Points States Data communication on both sides ① The last segment has been arrived at the CSE-M73A 5 seconds are passed with no data communication CSE-M73A has sent disconnection request (FIN) to a remote ② host Processes of the disconnection ③...
CSE-M73A tries to terminate established TCP connection. ⚫ TCP Server This check option enables the TCP server / client mode. In this mode, CSE-M73A can be operated as a TCP server or client without changing its setting. - 28 -...
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 ⚫ DNS IP Address [DNS IP Address] needs when you use host name instead of the IP address. 5.2.2 Examples ⚫ A situation that [Event Byte] is set to 0. Figure 5-10 time chart for a situation that [Event Byte] is set to 0...
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The “1234567” is transmitted to the remote host Figure 5-13 states of each points As you can see in the figure 5-5, CSE-M73A sends request segment right after the serial data had been 5 bytes. Even though those are come before the connection is established, the data “123”, “45”...
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Figure 5-14 time chart for activating [TCP Server] option Points States CSE-M73A is listening to connection requests ① The connection has been established CSE-M73A is on line and processes of the disconnection ② The connection has been terminated Both sides are offline ③ Sends TCP connection request segment Figure 5-15 states of each points The TCP Server / Client mode can be useful option by using [Event Byte] and [Timeout].
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 5.3 AT Command AT command is a mode which users control CSE-M73A with AT command like controlling modem. In this mode, active and passive TCP connections are available. And users are allowed to configure some environmental parameters with extended commands.
③ TCP connection has been established CSE-M73A sends “CONNECT” message to the serial port Figure 5-18 states of each points Most of the response messages from the serial port of CSE-M73A are omitted on above figure. - 33 -...
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⚫ TCP Client – setting parameters and active connection Figure 5-19 TCP Active connection Points States Set parameters in the AT command mode CSE-M73A sends a TCP connection request with the ATD ① command Processes of TCP connection ② TCP connection has been established CSE-M73A sends “CONNECT”...
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CSE-M73A sends “NO CARRIER” with disconnection Figure 5-22 states of each points CSE-M73A changes the mode to AT command, when receiving “+++” and sending “OK” message. In this state, the communication with remote host is not possible because CSE- M73A processes only AT command. Whenever you want to go back to online state (TCP connection), use “ATO”...
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 5.4 UDP UDP has no processes of connection. In this mode, data is sent in block units. Therefore, data that comes through CSE-M73A’s serial port must be classified in block units to send it elsewhere. 5.4.1 Key parameters ⚫...
Figure 5-24 states of each points ⚫ Dynamic Update of Peer host This is a function that CSE-M73A automatically sets its peer host with information of the last packet which is received from network. In the packet, the source address and port number are used.
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CSE-M73A updates host 2 to peer host CSE-M73A can communicate with remote host 2 Figure 5-27 states of each points The data “ABC”, “DE”, “FGH” are from the serial port of CSE-M73A in the Fig 5-11. - 38 -...
6.1 Upgrading Firmware 6.1.1 Firmware Firmware is a type of software for operation of CSE-M73A. If there are needs for adding function or fixing bugs, the firmware is modified and released. We recommend that users keep use the latest released firmware.
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CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 ③ Select the [Change Firmware] radio button. ④ Input the IP address of CSE-M73A to the [Local IP Address] box. ⑤ Press the [Open Files] button and choose the firmware file. ⚫ Checking firmware file and Sending Figure 6-2 sending firmware file ①...
6.2 Status Monitoring 6.2.1 Using TELNET Once the [TELNET] option is activated, users can remotely log in to CSE-M73A. If a password is set, users should input the password. Starting with firmware version 2.0A, you can login by entering "sollae" without ...
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CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 ⚫ st sio “st sio” command displays the number of bytes for the serial port. Figure 6-5 “st sio” command ⚫ st uptime “st uptime” command shows amount of time since M73A boots up. Figure 6-6 “st uptime” command ⚫...
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 6.2.2 Using ezManager Status of CSE-M73A can be monitored by [Status] button on ezManager. By using the [Refresh Every 1 Second] option in the status window, the status is automatically updated in every second. Figure 6-9 status window of ezManager ⚫...
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⚫ Password This text box is activated when CSE-M73A has a password. If users want to close TCP connection with right click of mouse on the session, this password has to be correctly filled.
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 6.2.3 Debugging Message By using [Debugging] option, users can receive debugging messages from CSE-M73A on the network. ⚫ Setting debugging option Figure 6-10 setting debugging option ① Check the [Debugging Message] option and press the [Write] button.
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Figure 6-11 debugging message window ① Pull down menu for selecting a network adapter ② Place for showing received debugging messages from CSE-M73A ③ Auto update to display the latest captured file on the screen of ② ④ MAC Address Information of a selected message ⑤...
The maximum length is 8 bytes of Alphabet or number. When you want to revoke all of these restrictions, operate CSE-M73A as ISP mode. In the mode, all restrictions are removable and communication with ezManager is revoked.
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 7.2 Notify IP Change CSE-M73A can be TCP server even though it assigned IP address automatically. Using [Notify IP Change] function, M73A sends its IP address with the host name to the designed server. There are 3 types- DDNS, TCP and UDP- for this service.
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 7.3 Sending MAC Address [Sending MAC Address] is a function that CSE-M73A sends its MAC address to the remote host right after the connection is established. By using this function, a server can identify multiple devices with the information.
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 ① Move to the [Serial Port] tab. ② Check the [Telnet COM Port Control (RFC2217)] option. If you want details about the [TELNET COM port Control Option] and [Sending MAC Address], please refer to "Telnet COM Port Control Option" and "Sending MAC Address Function"...
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 7.6 SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is a security protocol over the Internet and widely used in many communication systems. 7.6.1 How to use as a TCP client Just check the option on ezManager.
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 7.7 SSH (Secure Shell) Secure Shell (SSH) is a kind of logging on system of Linux and UNIX, which is intensified for the security. 7.7.1 How to use Follow the below procedures Figure 7-7 activation of the SSL option [Multiple Connection], [SSH] and [TELNET COM Port Control] options are ...
Figure 7-10 diagram for the [Multiple Connection] ⚫ Data from each host are sent to the User’s device via CSE-M73A ⚫ Data from the User’s device is sent to the all hosts(#1 ~ 8) via CSE-M73A - 53 - https://www.ezTCP.com...
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 7.9 RS422, 485 and 3.3V Communication For the RS422 or RS485 communication, you have to use JP4 and 5 of CSE-M73A. When using 3.3V level, JP3 can be used. To change another mode, the [Serial Type] option should be changed on ezManager.
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 Self-Test in Trouble When users are in trouble with CSE-M73A, make sure all the followed steps first. 8.1 Searching problem with ezManager ⚫ Confirming types of configuration utility CSE-M73A can be configured by ezManager. ⚫ Stopping Firewall operation Firewalls of personal computer or network block broadcast packets.
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Address, Table 8-1 major parameters related with TCP/IP ⚫ PING Test Confirm the connection over the network by PING test. If the CSE-M73A doesn’t send any reply from the request, check the network environment. ⚫ Firewall In case the networks which need strong security, the access may be denied by their firewall.
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 8.3 Data Communication Problem on the Serial ⚫ Connection of Pins Check if the connection of each pin is right. Using cables, users choose the right type of cable which is suitable for the device. Transmit Data (TXD) pin should be connected with Receive Data (RXD) pin.
CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0 Related material Technical Documents You can find the technical documents at our website. ⚫ Datasheet ⚫ IP Change Notification (DDNS) ⚫ How to use SSL ⚫ How to use SSH ⚫ Sending MAC Address function ⚫...
10 Technical Support and Warranty 10.1 Technical Support If you have any question regarding operation of the product, visit Customer Support FAQ corner and the message board on Sollae Systems’ web site or send us an email at the following address: ⚫ E-mail: support@eztcp.com...
⚫ Do not use the product for a purpose that requires exceptional quality and reliability relating to user’s injuries or accidents – aerospace, aviation, health care, nuclear power, transportation, and safety purposes. ⚫ Sollae Systems is not responsible for any accident or damage occurring while using the product. - 60 -...
(including, without limitation, damages for loss of profit, operating cost for commercial interruption, loss of information, or any other financial loss) from the use or inability to use the CSE-M73A even if Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. Or its distributors have been informed of such damages.
à caractère commercial ou de toute autre perte financière) provenant de l'utilisation ou de l'incapacité à pouvoir utiliser le boîtier CSE- M73A, même si Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. ou un de ses distributeurs a été informé de la possibilité de tels dommages.
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CSE-M73A sans que la responsabilité de Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. et de ses distributeurs ne puissent être mise en cause, ni que le boîtier CSE-M73A puisse être échangé au titre de la garantie.
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