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TRP-C32S
User's Manual
Ethernet To 1 RS-232 and 1 RS-422/485 Converter
Printed Jan. 2008 Rev 1.0
Trycom Technology Co., Ltd
1F, No.2-11, Sihu street, Yingge Township, Taipei, Taiwan ROC
Tel: 886-2-86781191, Fax: 886-2-86781172
Web: www.trycom.com.tw
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Copyright Notice: The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve
reliability, design and function and dosed not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. No part of this
manual may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any form without the prior written permission of manufacturer.
Acknowledgment Products mentioned in this manual are mentioned for identification purpose only. Products manes
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  • Page 1 TRP-C32S User’s Manual Ethernet To 1 RS-232 and 1 RS-422/485 Converter Printed Jan. 2008 Rev 1.0 Trycom Technology Co., Ltd 1F, No.2-11, Sihu street, Yingge Township, Taipei, Taiwan ROC Tel: 886-2-86781191, Fax: 886-2-86781172 Web: www.trycom.com.tw Copyright Copyright Notice: The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and dosed not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
  • Page 2 DIN rail design enables fast and professional installation. The TRP-C32S operates in “Direct IP Mode”, “Virtual COM Mode”, and “Paired Mode”. It has two synchronous DB-9 serial ports, both equip 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 connection. The Ethernet port will auto-select 10BaseT or 100BaseTX.
  • Page 3 2. Hardware Description The following information is provided to give the user an understanding of how to connect the TRP-C32S to the LAN and serial device. A review of the switch settings and the functionality of the LED’s are also provided.
  • Page 4 Hyper-terminal program window. The PC serial port configuration must be set to 8-N-1 at 9600 baud rate. When the DIP switches are switched to the ON OFF position, the TRP-C32S will work at internal Loop back Mode, all data is sent back immediately.
  • Page 5 4. Install TRP-C32S Hardware STEP1: Connect power source with TRP-C32S. The TRP-C32S has a two pins terminal block and power jack. Power can apply on either terminal block or the power jack. It accepts DC+10V~30V power supply. When power is properly applied the PWR LED will flash every one second to indicate the system is up and running.
  • Page 6 NIC (Network Interface Card) on a PC or laptop STEP3: Connect TRP-C32S with RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial device. The TRP-C32S has 2 DB-9 male connectors for RS-232 connection and a screw terminal connector for RS-422/485 connection.
  • Page 7 5. Install “TRP-C3X Manager” Utility It is recommended the user install the “TRP-C3X Manager” utility software and do a search for all TRP-C32S connected to the LAN. When this is completed a window will list the devices making them available for configuration.
  • Page 8 STEP4. In the Choose Destination Location window select “Next” to install the “TRP-C3X Manager” software in the default location. (User may select “Browse” to install into a selected directory The installation progress will be shown until complete. STEP5. Click “Finish” when the Install Shield Wizard Complete screen appears. When the...
  • Page 9 Highlight remove. 7. How to configure TRP-C32S There are 4 ways to access the Server Properties and program the TRP-C32S 1. TRP-C3X Manager software, see 7-1. 2. Console mode, see 7-2. 3. Telnet, see 7-3. 4. Web Server, see 7-4.
  • Page 10 H: Saving and Loading Configuration Files 7-1-1.Searching LAN for TRP-C32S Once TRP-C32S is connected to the LAN the TRP-C3X Manager software will search it and display it in a window by name and IP address. A. Select “TRP-C3X Manager” Utility in the program file menu. If the default location was selected during the installation the program will be found under “Start/Programs/Trycom...
  • Page 11 7-1-2.Configuring Server Properties Highlight the serial server in the Serial Server List window and double click to open the Server Properties window. The Server Properties window is used to configure and store the Server configuration settings. Details for setting Properties are described in the next chapter. After configuring as needed, click Update to store the configuration in the server and click “Yes”...
  • Page 12 IP address, netmask, and gateway to the TRP-C32S. If a DHCP server is not available on the network the TRP-C32S will time out after 10 seconds and the default values will remain. When DHCP is enabled, the IP address, Netmask and Gateway fields become inaccessible and cannot be changed by the user.
  • Page 13 (Saved) or the serial server will not retain them. Baud Rate The serial port baud rate on the TRP-C32S must match the serial baud rate of the connected device unless using Virtual COM mode. In Virtual COM mode the software program will establish serial settings.
  • Page 14 Ethernet port. If only Delimiter 1 is set (Delimiter 2 is zero or blank), upon receiving Delimiter 1 the TRP-C32S will put all the data in the serial buffer in an Ethernet packet and send it out the Ethernet port. If serial data greater than 1 kilobyte is received it will automatically be placed in an...
  • Page 15 For example the Virtual COM defaults setting TCP/UDP Port # 4000. If the port # of the TRP-C32S is changed to 4001, the Virtual COM TCP/UDP Port will have to be changed to 4001. Serial Port Mode This allows configuration of the serial server for the following modes of operation: •...
  • Page 16 When the Connection Mode field is set to Client or Client (no heartbeat), this field becomes active, allowing the TRP-C32S (acting as a client) to connect to the server either on Power up or on Data Arrival (first character arriving).
  • Page 17 The TRP-C32S serial port default settings are, baud rate 9600, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. Hyper Terminal should be used for this type of setup. Hyper Terminal’s serial settings are configured the same as the mentioned default settings of the TRP-C32S and must be set to VT100 emulation mode.
  • Page 18 You can set the TRP-C32S by Console mode. 7-3.Using Telnet Telnet can be used to configure the TRP-C32S Serial Server from any PC on the LAN. The Telnet window displays the same configuration information shown in Console Mode and allows server properties to be configured.
  • Page 19 STEP1. Select Start then Click “RUN” then key in the “Telnet IP” STEP2. Click the “OK” TRP-C32S firmware setting will show as following screen. You can set the TRP-C32S by Telnet mode.
  • Page 20 7-4 Using the WEB Server mode The Web Server can be used to configure the TRP-C32S Serial Server from any web browser software (such as Internet Explorer). Server properties can be set up using three browser pages. See chapter 6 for details on Server Properties.
  • Page 21 The COM port will look like a standard COM port to Windows software used in most applications allowing the software to open a connection with the serial port located anywhere on the LAN. When using the virtual COM port the TRP-C32S is configured as a TCP or UDP Server.
  • Page 22 Device Manager. It will not change the settings in the TRP-C32S. Note2. The settings of the Virtual COM port in the Device Manager and the TRP-C32S Configuration menu must match. If the settings do not match, the software connecting to the Virtual COM port will be unsuccessful in opening the COM port.
  • Page 23 STEP2. In the System Properties window select the Device Manager Button. STEP3. In the Device Manager select the + button next to Ports (COM & LPT) to expand and see the TRP-C32S (COM #). Double click TRP-C32S (COM #) to open the Properties window.
  • Page 24 STEP4. Select the Configuration tab. From here the same settings found in the TRP-C32S Manager can be adjusted.
  • Page 25 + next to Ports (COM & LPT) to expand. STEP3. Highlight TRP-C32S (COM #) to be removed, go the Action tab at the top of window and select uninstall. A confirm Device Removal window will appear. Select OK to proceed.
  • Page 26 The Virtual COM mode requires the installation of a driver. When installed a new COM port is added to the Device Manager. Windows programs using standard Windows API calls will be able to interface with Virtual ports. The PC will act as the host connecting to the TRP-C32S when the program opens the virtual COM port.
  • Page 27 TRP-Serial Test Utility is demo utility which may help to test direct IP Mode .User may find the utility in the TRP-C32S support disk. Double click “Trycom Utility”, the installShield Wizard will guide you complete installation. User can directly link TRP-C32S to Trycom Remote IO Modules by RS-485, The basic wiring connect.
  • Page 28 STEP2. Run the “Install Virtual-Com” and setting the Virtual-COM. STEP3. Run the Demo Utility, click the “Settings” then setup the com port status and click the “Action”! * User may find the DEMO utility in the TRP-C32S disk. Double click “DEMO.EXE”...