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SignaMax 065-1063FS Series User Manual

Rs-232/422/485 to 100basefx device server/managed media converter
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Model 065-1063FSx series
RS-232/422/485 to 100BaseFX
Device Server/Managed Media Converter
User's Manual
(May 2007)

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  • Page 1 Model 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100BaseFX Device Server/Managed Media Converter User’s Manual (May 2007)
  • Page 2 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter COPYRIGHT All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photo copying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE.................1 1.1 Welcome ......................1 1.2 Purpose ......................1 1.3 Terms/Usage .....................1 1.4 Features......................1 1.5 Specifications ....................2 1.6 Package Contents.....................3 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ............4 2.1 Product Overview .....................4 2.2 Product Illustrations..................4...
  • Page 4 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter 6.3.2 Master Information ............... Error! Bookmark not defined. 6.3.3 RS-232/422/485 Transfer Configuration......Error! Bookmark not defined. 6.3.4 Serial Connect Status............Error! Bookmark not defined. 6.3.5 User Configuration ............... Error! Bookmark not defined.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter About This Guide Welcome Thank you for selecting the Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100BaseFX Device Server / Managed Media Converter. This unit is designed to provide an RS-232/422/485 connection over twisted-pair cable where the connected devices have RS-232/422/485 interfaces.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT Ethernet); IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX/ Fast Ethernet); EIA/TIA RS-232/422/485; EIA/TIA-5744 Ports: 1x Fiber; Singlemode / Multimode 1x 9-pin serial connector; D-sub, Male Fiber: Up to 120 km (> 15 km via special order) Max.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter Package Contents The package should include the following: One 065-1063FSx series Device Server / Managed Media Converter • One power adapter (please check connector type and input power specification) •...

  • Page 8: Hardware Description

    Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter Hardware Description Product Overview The Signamax 065-1063FSx series Device Server / Managed Media Converter features complete Ethernet and TCP/IP network support that allows devices in industry with RS-232/422/485 connectors such as milling machines, measurement instruments, and robots to connect to LAN based automation.

  • Page 9: Installation

    Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter Installation To install your Device Server / Managed Media converter, please see the following procedures: Location • DIN-rail Mounting • Desktop Installation • Powering On Unit • Connecting Fiber Cables •...

  • Page 10: Powering On Unit

    Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter Use following steps set up the Device Server / Managed Media Converter: The surface must support at least 500 gm for the Device Server / Managed Media • Converter.

  • Page 11: Connecting Fiber Cable

    Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter Connecting Fiber Cable When connecting fiber cable to a 100BaseFX port on the product, be sure the correct type – ST, SC, or WDM (available via special order) - connector is used. Follow the steps below to properly connect fiber cable: Remove and keep the ST/SC/WDM port's rubber cover.

  • Page 12: Serial Connection

    Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter Serial Connection This Device Server / Managed Media Converter features DIP switches on the rear panel that sets the unit to the correct type of cable configuration to support connection with a RS-232 / 422 / 485 device.

  • Page 13: Led Indicators

    Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter LED Indicators This device has LED indicators located at the front of the device. The LEDs have been designed to provide easy at-a-glance network status and ‘real-time’ connectivity information. Please see the chart below for a description of their functions:...

  • Page 14: User Interface Startup

    Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter User Interface Startup There are two separate methods for configuring this Device Server / Managed Media Converter for use. In the first section of this chapter, the Command line Interface (CLI)
  • Page 15 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter 4. Press ENTER and on the following screen, type the default username admin, leave the password field blank since there is no default value and press ENTER to proceed.

  • Page 16: Telnet Access

    Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter If using the Menu-driven interface. Select the System Information from the Main Menu and following screen will appear. Use TAB key to move the cursor and <Enter> to change the value. Once change the value, select <SAVE> to apply the changes.

  • Page 17: Web Access

    Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter Web Access The Device Server / Managed Media Converter is accessible via a web browser once connected to the network. Type the IP address at web browser 192.168.0.254 (if connecting with default IP).
  • Page 18 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter Configuration Management Users can manage the Device Server via the menu-driven interface or command line interface from a Telnet or serial console, or via the Web-based graphical user interface.
  • Page 19 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter System Information menu Once changes are made, move the cursor to <SAVE> by using the TAB key and press Enter to save the settings. Changing the IP address will automatically restart the Device Server / Managed Media Converter.
  • Page 20 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter DHCP Configuration menu Use the Spacebar to enable/disable the DHCP Client settings. Select <SAVE> to apply the settings and <ESC> to move to the previous menu. If you don’t want to save the changes made, just select <ESC>...
  • Page 21 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter TCP Client: the TCP Client mode of the Device Server can establish up to four TCP connections with Device Servers of TCP Server mode. UDP Server: the UDP Server mode of the Device Server allows the communication initiated from up to four UDP Clients.
  • Page 22 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter Changes to the settings are saved to a system flash memory and do NOT take effect until a system reset or reboot has occurred. This action validates the new settings. Please note that you can’t change the operation mode by using Telnet.
  • Page 23 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter Applications for Operation Modes: TCP Connections Device Server Serial Cable Device Network Server Serial Cable IP Virtual COM port Software Device Server Serial Cable Diagram 1 – Central Management Application (Device Server Mode) Device Server Mode: In this mode the Device Server acts in the Server role of the RFC-2217 COM Port Control Protocol.
  • Page 24 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter Device Server Window XP UNIX Linux TCP client Socket TCP call setup IP Network TCP Server: Device TCP Server: Local TCP port Server Local TCP port A maximum of 4 remote devices can connect to a device server.
  • Page 25 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter the servers automatically after powering up. All the data received from the serial device is then sent to remote servers. The servers can also send data back to the serial device while the connection is active.
  • Page 26 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter 6.1.6 TFTP Firmware Upgrade From this menu, the user can upgrade the existing firmware to newer firmware available from a TFTP server. Simply enter the file name of the updated firmware in the file name field and enter the IP address of the TFTP server in the IP address field to perform the upgrade.
  • Page 27 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter The options for configuring community strings and related trap functions are described as below. Use the <Tab> and <Enter> keys as previously. Enter the IP address of computers for when abnormalities on a connection occur and an alarm to be sent.
  • Page 28 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter 6.1.8 System Restart Menu This menu allows users to restore the factory default setting for the Device Server / Managed Media Converter and/or to reset the system manually. Selecting this option will lead to another window with the following two options to select.
  • Page 29 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter Command Line Interface Once you logged in and select the option of Command Line Interface, a window with a command prompt will appear. Type ? or help and it will show you the command list.
  • Page 30 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter set idle - (time in seconds) – set an automatic logout time for situations when either the program or the communication link is idle set xfer - the command is used for RS-232 configuration and data communication setting.
  • Page 31 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter 6.3.3 RS-232/422/485 Transfer Mode Configuration This page lets you configure the communication model and operation mechanism of the Device Server / Managed Media Converter. Please select the appropriate mode as required for your application.
  • Page 32 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter EXPLANATION: Server/Client Mode Configuration Operation Mode TCP Server: the TCP Server mode of the Device Server allows TCP connections from up to four Device Servers with TCP Client mode or PC with Serial IP Redirector program running.
  • Page 33 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter While using this unit in the Device Server mode, in case you are using a serial device with a 2-wire RS-485 application or Modbus RTU protocol, do not forget to “Enable” the “Packet”...
  • Page 34 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter Device Server Window XP UNIX Linux TCP client Socket TCP call setup IP Network TCP Server: Device TCP Server: Local TCP port Server Local TCP port A maximum of 4 remote devices can connect to a device server.
  • Page 35 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter TCP Client Mode: This mode lets the Device Server act as a bridge for serial devices that must communicate with server hosts like the Linux, UNIX, and Windows systems.
  • Page 36 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter 6.3.5 User Configuration This option will allow user to change the “username” and “user password” for the device server / managed media converter management agent. Type the new user name in the “User Name” and password to “User Password”.
  • Page 37 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter 6.3.7 SNMP Community Configuration You can use an external SNMP-based application to configure and manage the Device Server / Managed Media Converter. This management method requires the SNMP agent on the Device Server / Managed Media Converter and the SNMP Network Management Station to use the same community string.
  • Page 38 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter Click on each parameter field to modify the desired setting, then click on Undo to restore previously saved configurations or click on Save to retain newly entered information. See descriptions below:...
  • Page 39 Signamax 065-1063FSx series RS-232/422/485 to 100Base/FX Device Server / Media Converter NOTES:...

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