CM430S - RS485 LAN To Ethernet Converter Module The CM430S allows you to extend the control panels RS485S LAN across a local network. Table 1: shows the panel and panel firmware which are compatible with the CM430S converter module. MENU 7-7-0, Option 5 (Extend LAN Fail) must be set when using the CM430S.
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CM430S Configuration (Point to Point) Connect a module to your computer and power the module using 12VDC. Open your browser and enter 192.168.1.200 (Factory set) and press [Enter]. If the unit is reset by the user, then its default address will be 192.168.1.254 A window will be displayed prompting you to enter the password (default = 123456).
The CM430S module closest to the panel (Location 1) has to be set to ‘TCP Server’ and have its ‘Remote Host IP Ad- dress’ set to the IP address of the Remote CM430S unit. The table below is an example of configuring both the Client and Server modules.
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CM430S Star Configuration An array of CM430S modules can be used if more then one locations is needed. This configuration will need to go through a LAN switch that has a backup power supply. Each Remote location will require a local power supply with backup battery to maintain connectivity during power outages.
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Location 1 Location 2 Location 3 Location 4 Option SERVER CLIENT CLIENT CLIENT Device IP 192.168.1.5 192.168.1.6 192.168.1.7 192.168.1.8 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.1.5 192.168.1.5 192.168.1.5 192.168.1.5 Primary DNS 168.95.1.1 168.95.1.1 168.95.1.1 168.95.1.1 Work Mode TCP Server TCP Client TCP Client TCP Client...
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CM430S Reset The CM430S modules can be reset whilst powered up by using a thin screwdriver and sliding the Reset switch from OFF to ON position, then after 2-3 seconds, back to the OFF position. This will reset the device IP to 192.168.1.254...
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