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COM1000 – User Manual
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May 2006
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  • Page 1 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual User Manual & Command Reference Guide May 2006 SimpleComTools, LLC...
  • Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, SimpleComTools, LLC reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. SimpleComTools, LLC does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    Before you begin This guide is intended for qualified service personnel who are installing the COM1000 for the first time or who need to install a switch, gauge, modem, or other device to an existing COM1000. However, before you install anything related to the COM1000, make sure that the proper cables have been selected and/or the required network cabling has been installed using standard cable system practices.

  • Page 4: Hardware Overview

    SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual Hardware Overview Front Side Top Side (‘Front’ = Side that has Ethernet and Serial Interfaces) Back Side (‘Back’ = Side that has Terminal Strips and Power Input) SimpleComTools, LLC...

  • Page 5: Front Panel Leds

    SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual Front Panel LEDs The front side of the COM1000 has (5) LEDs that indicate the status of the unit. Power Ethernet Link Ethernet Tx Serial Tx PPP Connection Description Power Unit is currently powered on.

  • Page 6: Hardware Interfaces

    The 10 BASE-TX connection is used for connections to any Ethernet LAN. This type of installation requires the use of Category 5 twisted-pair wire. The 10BASE-TX interface complies with the EIA 568 wiring standard. Sample Ethernet Connections COM1000 connected to an Ethernet LAN COM1000 connected to a PC using a crossover cable SimpleComTools, LLC...
  • Page 7 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual Connecting Sensors, Switches, or Devices The COM1000 provides the following hardware interfaces: • One Analog Input • Four Digital Inputs • One Relay Input The following describes how to wire sensors, switches or controls to these inputs.
  • Page 8 COM1000 power interface. Finally, connect the other end of the wire or the power supply to your power source. The PWR light on the front of the COM1000 should now be lit. If it is not, check the power source to make sure it is connected or turned on.
  • Page 9 Applications The COM1000 RS485-port can be configured to perform a number of applications, including acting as a UDP or TCP device server or client, data redirecting via SMTP or FTP, and data arrival event logging. The choice of applications is detailed in the COM1000 Configuration Utility section under the RS485 tab.
  • Page 10 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual COM1000 Configuration Utility SimpleComTools, LLC...
  • Page 11 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual COM1000 Setup and Configuration To make setup and configuration easy, the COM1000 comes with a MS Windows based Configuration Utility. This makes getting the device up and running quick and easy.. Connection Steps Step 1: Connect your PC to the COM1000 Terminal Port using any standard RS232 serial cable.
  • Page 12 • REFRESH updates the current display. • CLEAR NEW clears the New Value area. • RESET DEVICE will restart the COM1000. • RESET FACTORY DEFAULTS will return the device to its original factory defaults Using Templates In order to save a device configuration for future use or to make copies of a working device, the configuration utility provides a TEMPLATE function.
  • Page 13 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual Configuration Utility Register Descriptions GENERAL The General tab is for configuring parameters related to the general operation of the device. This is where you begin to configure a device name, network settings, and security. This is also where you configure the how data files will be saved, how packets will be formatted, and whether you will want to have the device DEBUG turned on or not.
  • Page 14 = (5 digit value with range between 1 and 65535). (Default value = 80) Destination IP Address of a remote Destination IP or Domain where the COM1000 will send a PING in order to test for network connectivity. Accepts numeric IP Address or PING IP Address fully qualified domain name (abc.123.com).
  • Page 15 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual Sets the update interval for real-time clock updates from SNTP server. SNTP Update Interval Options: 0 = not active (DEFAULT) 1-8760 = number of hours between updates Sets the time zone where the device will be located.

  • Page 16: Port Forwarding

    SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual PORT FORWARDING Port Forwarding allows you to route specific types of inbound application packets coming in over the PPP interface to specific IPs on the LAN side of the device. Enter the expected port number, or range of ports, and the LAN IP address where those packets need to be forwarded.

  • Page 17: Modem Port

    Parity Options: None, Even, Odd Stop Bit Options: 1 or 2 Stop Bits Sets how the COM1000 uses the DCD signal from the modem. DCD Control Options: 0 = Ignore DCD (Send data regardless of DCD state) (DEFAULT) 1 = Use DCD (Look for DCD before dialing or sending data) Sets how the COM1000 uses the DTR to control the modem.
  • Page 18 Dialup or PPP Account Password. (Accepts up to 50 characters). Password Example: password123 PPP SERVER IP. The IP Address that COM1000 will use as it’s internal address when PPP Server (Peer) IP used as Remote Access/PPP Server. Accepts numeric IP Address only.

  • Page 19: Terminal Port

    7 or 8 Data Bits Parity Options: None, Even, Odd Stop Bit Options: 1 or 2 Stop Bits Sets how the COM1000 uses DCD to control the Terminal. Options: 0 = Always assert DCD (DEFAULT) DCD Control 1 = DCD used for connection control...
  • Page 20 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual Sets the first of 3 applications to run on the Terminal Port. Enter the value representing how you want the Terminal Port to handle incoming serial data. Options: 0 = No Action 1 = Serial Stream UDP...
  • Page 21 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual Terminal Port Application #1 Timer Trigger. Value 'n' is in minutes. This is the period of Elapsed Timer 1 time to wait before executing *TAPP1. This value requires that TERMINAL PORT APP #1 TRIGGER be set to 1 (Timer).
  • Page 22 Sets terminal port escape string. Accepts alphanumeric value up to 20 characters. Escape String Used for setting the value required by the COM1000 to escape from a session. Example: +++ Sets terminal port hangup string. Accepts alphanumeric value up to 20 characters.
  • Page 23 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual RS-485 PORT The RS485 Port tab is for configuring parameters related to the RS-485 Port. This is where you begin to configure a device to work with an RTU, PLC, or data logger. You will setup parameters such as port speed, signal control, application options, etc.
  • Page 24 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual Sets the trigger that will initiate the Application #1 event. Enter the value representing how you want the application to start. Options: 0 = No Action 1 = Timer (Send inbound data every 'n' minutes (*TTIMER1)
  • Page 25 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual RS-485 Port Application Buffer. Value 'n' is in BYTES. This is the amount of data being Buffer Size stored in the buffer before executing any of the *TAPP selections. This value requires that RS-485 PORT APP #1, 2 or 3 TRIGGER be set to 4 (Buffer).
  • Page 26 Sets RS-485 Port escape string. Accepts alphanumeric value up to 20 characters. Escape String Used for setting the value required by the COM1000 to escape from a session. Example: +++ Sets RS-485 Port hangup string. Accepts alphanumeric value up to 20 characters.
  • Page 27 The Messaging tab is for configuring COM1000 message methods, timing parameters, and message recipients. COM1000 “messages’ are either SMS/text messages or SMTP/email messages, so you will need to select a method (SMS or Email) and then complete the other parameters necessary to make sure messages are sent correctly.
  • Page 28 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual Dynamic DNS Server Protocol or Service. Options: 0 = No SMS Service Used 1 = AirLink Redwing CDMA 2 = AirLink Redwing GPRS SMS Modem Type 3 = AnyData iPort 4 = Nokia GSM...
  • Page 29 COM1000 – User Manual FTP / SYSLOG The FTP and SYSLOG clients embedded in the COM1000 are used for transporting files and messages created during event captures. Parameters for FTP and SYSLOG client connections and file naming conventions are configured on this tab.

  • Page 30: Instant Message

    SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual INSTANT MESSAGE The IM client embedded in the COM1000 is used for transporting status messages. IM Client connection parameters and message recipients are configured on this tab. Parameter Name Description Outbound Message Notification Method.
  • Page 31 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual SCHEDULER The SCHEDULER tab is for configuring the parameters related to scheduled event logging. These options will allow the scheduled capture of INPUT COUNTS and/or EVENT details. Schedule options include capturing data persistently (every x minutes) either every day or on a scheduled basis daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

  • Page 32: Analog Input

    SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual ANALOG INPUT The Analog Input tab configures the desired Warning and Alarm values (Set Points) for the Analog Input. Options include High Alarm Set Point, High Warning Set Point, Low Warning Set Point and Low Alarm Set Point:.
  • Page 33 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual High Alarm Action = action taken when HIGH ALARM value is reached. Options: 0 = No Action 1 = Terminal Port (ASCII Data Stream) 2 = RS485 Port (ASCII Data Stream) 3 = UDP Alert...
  • Page 34 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual Customizable High Alarm Message text. This is a free-text field to be used when the High Alarm Action (*AHIGHALARMACT) is set to #1, 2, or 3. This text will be seen as High Alarm Message the message SUBJECT field in SMS or SMTP messages.
  • Page 35 The COM1000 sees the temperature in the room as 76°F. You believe that the temperature of the room is 74°F. You would enter the value of ‘74 and the COM1000 would use an offset of ‘2’. The temperature would now show the reading as 74°F.

  • Page 36: Digital Input

    SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual DIGITAL INPUT (1-4) The (4) Digital Inputs provide the ability to capture contact closures, log those events and/or send message notifications that an event has occurred. The (4) Digital Input tabs are used to configure these inputs with unique Active and Inactive state names and actions.
  • Page 37 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual Customized Digital Input ACTIVE switch state name. A free-text field used when the switch is in the ACTIVE state. Name will be used in all UDP, TCP, SMS, and SMTP Active State Name messages. For SMS and SMTP, this will be seen as the SUBJECT field.
  • Page 38 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual RELAY The on-board relay provides the ability to Open and Close a circuit, giving the device the ability to control external devices, such as lighting systems, motors, alarms, etc. The Relay tab is used to configure the state names as well as sending SMS or SMTP or IM messages.
  • Page 39 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual TEMPERATURE The Temperature tab configures the desired Warning and Alarm values (Set Points) for the COM1000s internal Temperature sensor. Options include High Alarm Set Point, High Warning Set Point, Low Warning Set Point and Low Alarm Set Point:.
  • Page 40 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual High Temperature Alarm Action = action taken when HIGH ALARM value is reached. Options: 0 = No Action 1 = Terminal Port (ASCII Data Stream) 2 = RS485 Port (ASCII Data Stream) 3 = UDP Alert...
  • Page 41 Example: The COM1000 shows a TEMP of 78 degrees and another thermostat shows a TEMP of 80 degrees, enter the value 2 as the offset. If the COM1000 shows a TEMP of 80 degrees and a thermostat shows a TEMP of 78 degrees, enter the value -2 as the offset.
  • Page 42 COM1000 – User Manual AT COMMAND TERMINAL The AT Command Terminal provides a quick and easy way to access the COM1000 parameters via a command line interface. By using a set of standard (and non-standard) AT Commands, experienced professionals can access individual registers directly, without the need for a GUI.
  • Page 43 SimpleComTools, LLC COM1000 – User Manual ERROR/EVENT WINDOW The Error/Event Log window provides a real-time status indication of all running functions and process in a plain text format. The interface also supports full Microsoft Windows Cut, Copy, and Paste functionality.

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