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ironLogic Z-397 WEB User Manual

Network converter rs-485 / ethernet with galvanic isolation for tcp/ip/http connection with pc or web services
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Z-397 WEB
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Z-397 WEB
Network converter RS-485 / Ethernet with galvanic isolation
for TCP/IP/HTTP connection with PC or web services
User Manual
1. OVERVIEW
Z-397 WEB converter is used to connect various devices with serial RS-485 interface to a
TCP/IP-based Ethernet network. With it, it becomes possible to control these devices from any
network location, including Internet. Good setup flexibility makes it possible to use the converter
on any Ethernet networks. Certain operation modes designed for use in Access Control
Systems (ACS), significantly extend the ACS capabilities even to use of cloud technologies.
Using FREE software COM2IP (see website for details), it is possible to add a virtual COM port
onto a PC which will be connected to RS-485 port of a Z-397 WEB converter. This configuration
allows operating software which was designed to work with previous generation RS-485
converters.
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Operation modes.
Through its Ethernet port, Z-397 WEB converter supports operation via TCP/IP protocol in three
main operation modes:
1) Web Client mode: the converter controls the ACS system via its website. (e.g.
www.guardsaas.com) ;
2) TCP Server mode: the converter listens for connections from a remote PC running client
software (such as GuardLight, Guard Commander, Guard
SaaS
see website);
3) TCP Client mode: the converter attempts to connect to a remote PC running server software
(e.g. GuardLight, ZProxy).
By using the drivers on a PC, virtual COM ports are created which are linked to the converter.
This allows to use any software, which can work with standard COM ports, with this converter.
The converter has two RS-485 lines, one of them has galvanic isolation from the rest of
converter. It supports the NVT open protocol (Network Virtual Terminal, per RFC2217) for data
transmission and line control.
Configuration and firmware updates may be performed either locally via USB port, or remotely
via Telnet protocol. Converters have a special switch that disables remote configuration, for
better system security.
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  • Page 1 Using FREE software COM2IP (see website for details), it is possible to add a virtual COM port onto a PC which will be connected to RS-485 port of a Z-397 WEB converter. This configuration allows operating software which was designed to work with previous generation RS-485 converters.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    Z-397 WEB www.ironlogic.me 2. SPECIFICATIONS Ethernet: Interface: ...............RJ45 (10/100BASE-T). Compatibility: ..............Ethernet II, IEEE 802.3. Supported network protocols: ..IP, ARP, TCP, Telnet, ICMP, UDP, DHCP, HTTP. Maximum line distance: ................100 m. RS-485: Lines present: ....................2. Galvanic isolation: ..........Line 1 1,000 V, Line 2 none.

  • Page 3: Converter Status

    Z-397 WEB www.ironlogic.me iPORT1 - socket for RS-485 Line 1 (has galvanic isolation) PORT2 - socket for RS-485 Line 2 (has no galvanic isolation) LOCK/UNLOCK - a security switch. When in LOCK position, Telnet connection and network firmware updates are disabled. In Web Client mode, also disabled are controller memory changes (writing cards, timezones etc.), as well as configuration and firmware updates over the network.
  • Page 4 For configuration, please connect the device to a PC via USB cable. In this mode, the USB socket will provide power to the device and no external power source is necessary. Note: Do NOT connect more than one Z-397 WEB converter at the same time via PC USB ports! The device will be detected by the PC, and a new removable disk will appear labelled “Z397WEB”.
  • Page 5 Z-397 WEB www.ironlogic.me Table 1. Device Parameters Parameter Description and potential values Default [COMMON] section General settings Converter operation mode. MODE=X WEB+SERVER WEB, SERVER, CLIENT, WEB+SERVER, WEB+CLIENT Authentication key for Web, ZProxy AUTH_KEY=XXXXXXXX and Telnet. [NETWORK] section Network Settings DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration...
  • Page 6 19200 L2_BAUD RATE=XXXXXX (bps) Save the newly modified CONFIG.CFG onto the Z-397 WEB removable drive. Properly disconnect the device from computer. When the power is restored, the device will register itself onto the LAN using new parameter values. 5.2. Configuration using Telnet protocol.
  • Page 7 Z-397 WEB www.ironlogic.me To set the parameters, use the following commands: - displays the current parameters values: >cfg CONFIG.CFG: [INFO] SERIAL_NUMBER=17 [INFO] FW_VERSION=3.0.20(Dec 25 2012 15:28: [COMMON] MODE=WEB+SERVER [COMMON] AUTH_KEY=47CCA592 [NETWORK] USE_DHCP=1 [NETWORK] LOCAL_IP=192.168.1.100 [NETWORK] NETMASK=255.255.255.0 [NETWORK] GATEWAY=192.168.1.1 [NETWORK] DNS=192.168.1.1...

  • Page 8: Operation Modes

    5.4. Device firmware updates. To update the device firmware, please connect the Z-397 WEB to a PC with a USB cable. The device will be powered from USB port, so no external power is necessary. Do not connect more than one Z-397 WEB converter to the same PC via USB at the same time! After the converter is connected, the PC will detect it as a new removable drive labelled “Z-...
  • Page 9 Z-397 WEB www.ironlogic.me 6.1. Automatic mode detection. The converter settings allow operating the converter in WEB Client or TCP Server mode. In these mode, the converter tries to connect to the webserver and listens for TCP connections from remote software.
  • Page 10 Z-397 WEB www.ironlogic.me 6.3. TCP Server Mode. The converter working in the TCP Server mode, after it connects to LAN and acquires an IP address from it, waits for incoming connections requested by a PC in a local LAN or an external network.
  • Page 11 Z-397 WEB www.ironlogic.me - Set up server names or IP addresses to which to try connection: [CVT_CLIENT] LINE1_REMOTE_ADDR = IPSERVER.LOCAL.NET LINE2_REMOTE_ADDR = 192.168.1.5 - Set up the servers TCP port numbers: [CVT_CLIENT] LINE1_REMOTE_PORT = 25000 LINE2_REMOTE_PORT = 9000 - Set up the RS-485 baud rates:...

  • Page 12: Package Contents

    LINE2_BAUD=57600 … [RS485] LINE1_BAUD=19200 LINE2_BAUD=19200 7. PACKAGE CONTENTS - Z-397 WEB converter ..1 - USB cable AM-BM ..1 - Software CD ....1 8. OPERATING CONDITIONS Ambient temperature: 5°C…40°C Humidity: Not exceeding 80% at 25°C The reader should not be operated where the following exists: atmospheric precipitation, direct sunlight, sand, dust and moisture condensation.
  • Page 13 Z-397 WEB www.ironlogic.me 10. IRONLOGIC CONTACTS Headquarters: RF Enabled ID Limited 34 Ely Place, London, EC1N 6TD, UK E-mail: marketing@rfenabled.com Development and production: AVS LLC 7, Bobruiskaya street, Saint-Petersburg, 195009, Russian Federation E-mail: marketing@rfenabled.com Phone: +78122411853; +78125421185 www.ironlogic.ru Authorized representative in the European Union:...

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