1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. VOLKTEK Manuals
  4. Media Converter
  5. IRF-633
  6. User manual

VOLKTEK IRF-633 User Manual

Rs-232/422/485 to 10/100base-tx device server/managed media converter
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
IRF-633
RS-232/422/485 to 10/100Base-TX
Device Server/Managed Media
Converter

User Manual

(Dec 2007)

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the IRF-633 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for VOLKTEK IRF-633

Summary of Contents for VOLKTEK IRF-633

  • Page 1: User Manual

    IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 to 10/100Base-TX Device Server/Managed Media Converter User Manual (Dec 2007)
  • Page 2 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 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

    RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 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 INSTALLATION..................5 3.1 Location......................5 3.2 Wall Mount Installation..................5 3.3 Din Rail Mount Installation................5 3.4 Powering On Unit....................6...
  • Page 4 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 6.3.4 Serial Connect Status......................30 6.3.5 User Configuration ......................31 6.3.6 Firmware Download ......................31 6.3.7 Configuration File Backup and Restore ................32 6.3.8 SNMP Community Configuration ...................32 6.3.9 IP Trap..........................32 6.3.10 System Restart.......................33 APPENDIX: RS-232 CABLE CONNECTION DIAGRAM....34 CONTACT INFORMATION ..............45...

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    Managed Media Converter. Terms/Usage In this guide, the term “Device Server/Managed Media Converter” (first letter upper case) refers to your IRF-633, and “device server / managed media converter” (first letter lower case) refers to other device servers / managed media converter. Features •...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T Ethernet); IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX/ Fast Ethernet); EIA/TIA 232/422/485; EIA/TIA-5744 1x UTP 100/120ohm; RJ-45 type Ports: 1x 9-pin serial connector; D-sub, Male Max. Distance: UTP: 100 meters (Cat 3/4/5.) Serial: 15 meters (RS-232)

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER Package Contents The package should include the following: • One IRF-633 Device Server / Managed Media Converter • One power adapter (please check connector type and input power specification) • Four self-adhesive pads •...

  • Page 8: Hardware Description

    IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER Hardware Description Product Overview The IRF-633 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. Other...

  • Page 9: Installation

    The aluminum DIN Rail attachment plate should already be affixed to the back panel of the IRF-633. If you need to attach the DIN Rail plate, assure that the stiff metal spring is situated towards the top. Attaching the IRF-633 to the DIN rail is easy, just align, and attach the top rail, then press down and snap forward the IRF-633 to snap in the bottom rail, as shown in the figures below.

  • Page 10: Powering On Unit

    • The surface must support at least 500 gm for the IRF-633. • The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the IRF-633. • Visually inspect the power adapter and make sure that it is properly connected.

  • Page 11: Db9 Male Connector Pin Assignments

    DCE device. See Appendix for illustration. Serial Connection This IRF-633 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. Definition of DIP Switches...
  • Page 12 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER For the first time installation, you have to use console mode to setup the IP and TCP port configuration with RS-232 cable. Always use Cross Over cable, if using Straight Through, you must use “Null Modem” to use Telnet option.

  • Page 13: Led Indicators

    IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER LED Indicators This device has LED indicators located at the front of the device. The LEDs have been designed to give easy at-a-glance network status, and provides ‘real-time’ connectivity information. Please see below for an interpretation of their functions:...

  • Page 14: User Interface Startup

    IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER User Interface Startup There are two separate methods for configuring this IRF-633 for use. In the first section of this chapter, the Command line Interface (CLI) or Menu-driven interface via the Console Port to set the device IP and TCP configuration to monitor/managed the attached serial device via Serial IP Redirector software.
  • Page 15 TAB key and pressing ENTER. A relevant Main Menu screen appears. The IRF-633 is preset with a factory IP address (192.168.0.254) that must be configured to the user’s individual IP address. It is important to do this so that the IRF- 633 doesn’t conflict with other devices with the same defaults.

  • Page 16: Telnet Access

    Telnet Access The IRF-633 is accessible via a Telnet. At the command prompt type telnet 192.168.0.254 (If connecting with default IP). You will be prompted to Enter user name and password as mentioned and shown in the topic Console Port Access. Use CLI or Menu-driven interface to perform the changes.

  • Page 17: Web Access

    IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER Web Access The IRF-633 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). A window will be prompted to Enter user name and password.

  • Page 18: Configuration Management

    IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER Configuration Management Users can manage the Device Server via menu-driven interface or command line interface from Telnet or serial console, or Web graphic user interface. Menu-driven User Interface The figure below shows the Main Menu screen. From this screen the configuration options available provide the user to quickly access and adjust the device server settings as required.

  • Page 19: Dhcp Configuration Menu

    NOTE: In Telnet mode you can’t change the IP address. 6.1.2 DHCP Configuration Menu DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows the IRF-633 to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server automatically. NOTE: A DHCP server must exist and be available in your local network prior to enabling the DHCP client.

  • Page 20: Serial Port Config Menu

    IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 6.1.3 Serial Port Config Menu This page offers the option for the communication model and operation mechanism of Device Server. Please select the appropriate mode as required for your application. The user can also monitor the serial port status and configure TCP port numbers from this menu.
  • Page 21 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER Disabled – input data from the serial interface is treated as bit streams. Packet mode In milliseconds. The delimiter value for recognizing the timeout inter-packet gap between serial packets if Packet Mode is enabled.
  • Page 22 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 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 23 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 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 24: Rs-232/422/485 Uart Menu

    IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER and Windows systems. In this Client mode, the Device Server establishes a temporary TCP connection with 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 25: Tftp Firmware Upgrade

    A computer attached to the network, called a Network Management Station (NMS), can be used to access this information. Community strings control access rights to the agent module. To communicate with the IRF-633, the NMS must first submit a valid community string for authentication.
  • Page 26 Enter their community names You can use an external SNMP-based application to configure and manage the IRF- 633. This management method requires the SNMP agent on the IRF-633 and the SNMP Network Management Station to use the same community string. This management method, in fact, uses two community strings: the get community string and the set community string.

  • Page 27: System Restart Menu

    IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 6.1.8 System Restart Menu This menu allows users to restore the factory default setting for the IRF-633 and/or to reset the system manually. Selecting this option will lead to another window with the following two options to select.

  • Page 28: Command Line Interface

    IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER Command Line Interface Once you logged in and select the option of Command Line Interface, a window with command prompt will appear. Type ? or help and it will show you the command list.

  • Page 29: Web Graphic User Interface

    After each configuration session, be sure to set DIP switch 1 to the ‘OFF’ position. Otherwise, the unit will not transmit any data. Web Graphic User Interface Please see previous chapter to log-in the IRF-633 via web browser. 6.3.1 System Information System information will show IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway settings.
  • Page 30 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER application. The user can also monitor the serial port status and configure TCP port numbers from this menu. The unit offers six modes (TCP Server / TCP Client / Converter / UDP Server / UDP Client / Device Server).
  • Page 31 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER Device Server: the Device Server acts as Server role of RFC-2217 COM Port Control Protocol. Converter Mode: two Device Servers communicate with each other through point-to-point architecture in TCP communication model. The TCP Client and Server roles of two Device Server peers are negotiated automatically.
  • Page 32 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER While using as 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” mode of serial input. Also enter the appropriate inter-packet timeout or delimiter byte values to enable smooth data communication.
  • Page 33 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER other through an IP network in the TCP communication model. The TCP Client and Server roles of the two Device Server peers are negotiated automatically. Device Server Window XP UNIX Linux TCP client Socket TCP call setup...

  • Page 34: Serial Connect Status

    IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER TCP Client Mode: This mode lets the Device Server/Managed Media Converter act as a bridge for serial devices that must communicate with server hosts like the Linux, Unix and Windows systems. In this Client mode, the Device Server establishes a temporary TCP connection with the servers automatically after powering up.

  • Page 35: User Configuration

    6.3.6 Firmware Download The user can download the newer/latest firmware to upgrade the IRF-633 once available. The user has two options, either they can upgrade via HTTP with browse option to select the firmware file. If using TFTP method, user must provide the valid IP address of TFTP server and the file name, i.e.

  • Page 36: Configuration File Backup And Restore

    6.3.8 SNMP Community Configuration You can use an external SNMP-based application to configure and manage the IRF- 633. This management method requires the SNMP agent on the IRF-633 and the SNMP Network Management Station to use the same community string. This management method, in fact, uses two community strings: the Get community string and the Set community string.

  • Page 37: System Restart

    Disable or enable their alarm function 6.3.10 System Restart Users can restart/reset the system via software from a remote location. Restart Options Clicking on the Restore button will set the IRF-633 back to factory defaults. All saved configurations will be lost.

  • Page 38: Appendix: Rs-232 Cable Connection Diagram

    IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER Appendix: RS-232 Cable Connection Diagram Part 1. Connection Diagram Case i. PC connect to Device by Straight-through RS232 cable After connection with one paired 633 / 634 converters mode Case ii. PC connect to Device by...
  • Page 39 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER Part 2. Configure 633/634 in Converter-mode by using the Console Port Parameters of 633 Example for 633-A i. Local(Source) IP address IP address : 192.168.0.10 / 255.255.255.0 Gateway : 192.168.0.1 ii. Remote(Target) IP address Remote IP address : 192.168.0.20...

  • Page 40: Connection Diagram

    IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER Connection diagram Set 633 dip switch #1 as ON for the “Console Mode” Connect PC and 633 with an RS232 Cross-Over cable Setup HyperTerminal parameters as below baud : 38,400 data bit : 8...
  • Page 41 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER Enter username “admin” and press [enter] for password Press 2 to select “Menu-Driven Interface”...
  • Page 42 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER Select “System Information Menu” Assign an IP address (192.168.0.10) for 633/634 and save it.
  • Page 43 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER ***** After saving the IP address the device will re-boot Select “Operation Mode Menu”...
  • Page 44 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER The default setting of Operation Mode is ‘Device Mode’ Change the Operation Mode to ‘Converter’...
  • Page 45 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER Change Remote IP for 192.168.0.20 ***** After saving this setting, the system needs to re-boot for it to take effect...
  • Page 46 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER 10. choose “RS232/422/485 UART Menu” 11. Assign the serial parameters...
  • Page 47 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER After saving this setting, the system needs to re-boot for it to take effect...
  • Page 48 IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER After finishing these settings, the DIP switch #1 has to be changed back to ‘Data Communications’ mode as required. Ex: If position 2 is set as ON it means the serial port is set to RS232 mode.

  • Page 49: Contact Information

    IRF-633 RS-232/422/485 TO 100BASE-TX DEVICE SERVER Contact Information VOLKTEK CORPORATION 4F, No. 192 Lian-Cheng Road Chung-Ho, Taipei 235, Taiwan ROC TEL: +886 (2) 8242-1000 FAX: +886 (2) 8242-3333 ISO 9001 Certified...

Table of Contents