Note ! Applies only to metal housing with top hat rail assembly. IpEther232 is a Class A device. This device can cause radio interferences in residentail areas; in such cases the operator can be ordered to carry out and pay for appropriate measures.
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CAUTION - Current: This marking points out a possible source of danger. Follow all safety instructions to avoid injury through electrocution. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 4 von 98...
Chapter 1 : The Device 1.1 Sockets ipEther232 has three sockets: • Ethernet (10BaseT) for a 10/100 Mbit network • RS232 SUB-D 9 • 9V DC mains supply A diagram of all connectors and their designation is displayed on the housing.
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SECOND Second impulse is received by the DCF-77. • MINUTE Minute impulse is received by the DCF-77. • ANTENNA DCF-77 signal is lost. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 8 von 98...
1.2 Usage ipEther232 (virtual ComPort) ipEther232 enables you to use serial interfaces via a TCP/IP network, LAN oder WAN. This allows you to control devices without a network interface over long distances. Such devices are: • modems • printers •...
1.3 Usage ipEther232.Modem (Ethernet modem) ipEther232.Modem enables you to use serial interfaces via a TCP/IP network. . This allows you to control devices without a network interface over long distances. In addition to the serial interface, the Ethernet modem also has a network interface.
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Ethernet (PPP = Point to Point Protocol). With ipEther232.PPP all these (serial) devices can be linked up to an Ethernet LAN via TCP/IP and thus also to the internet or your company intranet.
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LAN. 3.) „dial in“ Enables company LAN access for home office, remote maintenance or for field reps. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 13 von 98...
SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol – RFC 2030) and TCP / IP is the platform independence even in heterogenous networks guaranteed. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 14 von 98...
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From these values the GPS world time is determined in the timeserver and continued about a variable quartz time exactly. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 15 von 98...
Connect the device to the mains. The "Power“ signal and the flashing "System“ LED indicate that ipEther232 is ready for operation. ipEther232 is connected to the network via an RJ45 socket. The "Link LAN“ LED (connection) indicates the connection to the LAN.
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If you are embedded in a DHCP network, you`ll have to recieve a static IP-Address from your network administrator for your ipEther232. In order to set the IP address in your ipEther232, the device must be connected to its own network segment.
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A right-click on a device opens a dialog where you are able to do further actions. Set IP-Address Set IP Info / comment for a easier overview Set Name Set / change password Change Passw ord Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 18 von 98...
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If the device is password protected (Passwort required = Login „True“) you have to enter the password before the configuration. If ipEther232 is connected after a router, they are not Add Manually automatically located. They have to be entered manually ("Add Device manually“).This requires the entering of the IP address.
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Open current logfile Show internal Trace Type-specific configuration surface. Properties Further informations in the respective chapters. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 20 von 98...
Chapter 3: Configuration of ipEther232 3.1 Configuration of ipEther232 As mentioned above, the configuration program recognizes all devices in its own network segment. A double click on an entry opens the details dialog which contains six parts. TCP/IP: This is where you can find the MAC-Address, IP-Address and the setted device name (Set Name).
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The range of “Fixed frame length” is from 2 to 255 bytes. The range of “Header length” is from 2 to 14 bytes. This value only relates to the “user data” from the header. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 22 von 98...
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You can check the interface via "Hyperterm“. This program is part of Windows and you find it under Accessories / Communication. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 23 von 98...
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PortAssignment Overview of the used ComPorts (MAC-, IP-Address and comments) Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 24 von 98...
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So ping can find out whether the IP address is active (if a connection could be established) and how fast it is. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 25 von 98...
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Receive On data reception blocks have to be assembled. To do this, there are two timeouts available in ipEther232. 1. „Total Read Timeout“. 2. “Character Distance”. Reception of the first byte starts the "Total Read Time". After this has expired all characters received until then are sent to the PC.
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The driver "Application Programing Interface“ (API) is identical to the serial Windows driver, enabling all applications which use this interface, to work with ipEther232. All functions are available, but the timing might be slightly different. UART The UART supports transmission speeds between 2400 baud and 115200 baud.
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Driver for Windows (NT, 2000, XP) Documentation (Ger man or English) RS232 0202014-OEM 0202014 0202014-H Order number RS485 0202015-OEM 0202015 0202015-H Further voltages on request Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 29 von 98...
Chapter 4: Configuration of ipEther232.Modem 4.1 Configuration of ipEther232.Modem You can also set up your ipEther232.Modem with a serial configuration using AT commands. (for more details see chapter 2.6 Serial Configuration and chapters 3 & 4). As mentioned above, the configuration program recognizes all devices in its own network segment.
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"Character Distance" with a default value of 5 ms requires adjusting only in very rare cases. Throughput time + 10ms = ideal “Total Timeout“ here < 10ms + 10ms = 20ms Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 31 von 98...
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(RS485 as a 2 wire solution). „Enable Password protection“ Enable or disable serial password protection for connection password s. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 32 von 98...
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The range of “Fixed frame length” is from 2 to 255 bytes. The range of “Header length” is from 2 to 14 bytes. This value only relates to the “user data” from the header. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 33 von 98...
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So ping can find out whether the IP address is active (if a connection could be established) and how fast it is. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 34 von 98...
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Connect the mains power supply to the device. The "power" light and the flashing "system“ LED indicate that ipEther232 is operational. The ipEther232 is connected to the PC or a serial terminal via a serial 1:1 cable. (Basic settings: baud rate=9600, databits=8, parity=none, stopbits=1) If the terminal tool, e.g.
à AT&W If the master passw ord has been forgotten, the device must be sent in. If the settings are not saved, all changes are lost, once the ipEther232.Modem is disconnected from the power supply. Quit the passw ord configuration mode: Enter ATP to exit the configuration mode.
4.4 ipEtherModem.inf (Driver-File) Follow these instructions to install the modem driver for ipEther232.Modem under Window s operating systems: e.g. for Win NT 4 Click on "Control Panel" in the Explorer and then on "Modems" to start the modem installation. Check this option for modem installation.
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.inf driver, after the installation you will find it C:Program files/ipcas GmbH/ipcas Ethernet Products Click on "Next" Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 39 von 98...
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Enter the ipEther232.Modem interface. After the successful installation you can adjust the modem to your particular requirements with "Properties" and "Dialing parameter" Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 40 von 98...
PC-98 specifications and makes it a mandatory requirement for the PC-99 specifications. With ipEther232.Modem you have purchased a state-of-the-art "Ethernet modem" equipped with the AT command set. A terminal program enables you to enter the AT commands (e.g. "Hyper Terminal": This tool is part of the MS Windows package You can find it under "Start - Programs - Accessories ".)
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DTR transition from ON to OFF breaks off the connection set- up. If the modem is in on-line data mode (i.e. the connection is set up), it switches to the command mode. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 44 von 98...
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AT&W Store current configuration in flash AT&Z Give out a list of all passwords (master password and connectionpassword s). (see ATZ) (only in passwordconfigurationmodus (see ATP) availiable) Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 45 von 98...
0.0.0.0 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx S118 * Valid IP address 0.0.0.0 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx S119 * Valid IP address 0.0.0.0 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx * Registers are not issued with AT&V Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 46 von 98...
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In the S3 register, you can define the Return character. S4 Linefeed Character Range 0..127 decimal Default 10 (Linefeed) Store in permanent memory AT&W The S4 register defines the linefeed character. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 47 von 98...
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7..8 Default Store in permanent memory AT&W In the S33 register, you can set the number of data bits. 7=7 Bits 8=8 Bits Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 48 von 98...
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If the time span between two received characters (bytes) is greater than the defined Character Timeout, all bytes received so far are sent to the Ethernet. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 49 von 98...
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“Start character”, “Length” byte, “User Data” and “Check sequence The user must select the desired Format and include values for “Fixed frame length” and “Header length” parameters. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 50 von 98...
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(only in passwordconfigurationsmodus). S83 Incorrect passw ord entries Range 1 Byte Default All incorrect password entries are counted in register 83 (in the RAM only). Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 51 von 98...
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Mask. The Subnet Mask only needs to be entered if the IpEther232.Modem is to connect to another subnetwork. In this case enter the Subnet Mask for the subnetwork where the ipEther is located (e.g. 255.255.255.0). Please note: The IP address also defines the network class.
No Ethernet connection BUSY Dialed line busy ACCESS DENIED Call rejected due to failed password authentication PASSWORT Password OK WRONG PASSWORT Wrong password Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 53 von 98...
4.13 Technical details for ipEther232.Modem Great emphasis was placed on compatability during device design. Due to the Ethernet, there are, however, some minor restrictions. • Data is not transmitted in bytes to the network, but Ethernet blocks are formed. This might result in minor delays.
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A double click on an entry opens the details dialog which contains five parts. TCP/IP ( Ethernet): This is where you can find the MAC-Address, IP-Address and the setted device name (Set Name) of the ipEther232.PPP. Here you can configure the default Gateway and the Subnet Mask for the Ethernet side.
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„Total Timeout“: Specifies the maximum time span after which the modem connection is cut. The default 0 disables this function. „Idle Timeout“: Specifies the time in minutes after which the modem disconnects. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 57 von 98...
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Default: “Off” „Address Control field Compress”: Default: “Off” „Magic“: Default: “On” The above parameters are described in more detail in the RFC-1661 and RFC-1662. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 58 von 98...
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So ping can find out whether the IP address is active (if a connection could be established) and how fast it is. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 59 von 98...
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Any errors occurring during communication are written to a logfile („Show internal Trace“) for later analysis. You can also find errors in the “Programm- Path”\ERRORS.LOG file. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 61 von 98...
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35: ERR_NORMAL_POWER_UP Processorre set because of „Watchdog Timeout“ 36: ERR_MCLR_FROM_SLEEP Processorre set because of „SLEEP“ 37: ERR_BROWNOUT_RESTART Processorre set because of main disturbances Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 62 von 98...
255.255.255.0 dev ppp0“ The Configuration could be tested as follows: • For PPP: „ping 190.190.190.50 -t“ • For PC : „ping 190.190.190.40 -t“ Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 63 von 98...
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• For PC 1: „ping 192.109.223.57 -t“ • For PC 2: „ping 10.10.7.17 -t“ Both modems have to be configured to „Answ er incoming calls”. (Nor mally: Register S0=1) Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 64 von 98...
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• For PPP: „ping 190.190.190.50 -t“ • For PC : „ping 190.190.190.40 -t“ Both modems have to be configured to „Answ er incoming calls“. (Nor mally: Register S0=1) Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 65 von 98...
There are, however, some minor restrictions: • ipEther232.PPP can store 20 Ethernet packets that are then transmitted to the RS232 or the Ethernet side. If additional packets arrive before memory has been freed, the packet is discarded. This is however reported and written to the error logfile (see Config tool).
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Configurations software Driver for Windows (NT, 2000, XP) Documentation (Ger man or English) Order number RS232 0202016-OEM 0202016 0202016-H Further voltages on request Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 67 von 98...
Chapter 6: Configuration of ipNTP 6.1 Configuration of ipNTP TCP/IP: This is where you can find the MAC-Address, IP-Address and the setted device name (Set Name). Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 68 von 98...
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(Zero degrees longitude). The individual clients equalize their time with the UTC of the server and tune the time of the clients about the corresponding time zone selection. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 69 von 98...
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Here you can deactivate or activate the Multicast and set the Multicast address. The Multicast mode requires that the server and the clients have multicast at their disposal and configured. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 70 von 98...
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To synchronize the PC regularly, you can write the commands in a batch file and put it into the “Task Planer” from Windows, in this case there always had to be a connection to the timeserver. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 73 von 98...
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With the last function the system attempts to synchronize the clock every 45 minutes until it worked three times. After that it synchronizes daily. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 74 von 98...
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A change in the Windows-Registry at inappropriate procedure can lead to not correct shuting down or starting the system. Data losses are also possible. Computer newcomers should not carry out such changes themselves. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 75 von 98...
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On linux systems you can configure this with the ntpdeamon. For a full documentation of ntp please enter the command man ntpd. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 76 von 98...
Technical characteristics Min. Typical Max. Unit Receive frequenz 77,5 Connection cable length Power supply Power supply range Reception sensivity µV/m Output voltage Output current Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 77 von 98...
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Power suppl y Without power s upply In: 230 V AC Out: + 9 V DC (Optionally) Order number 0202018 0202018-H24 Further voltages on request Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 78 von 98...
Rs232 R xD, T xD Firm war e Updateable Driver Setup & Configurationtool for Windows NT4 / 2000 / XP Standards EN 55022/1998 EN 50082-2/1997 Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 79 von 98...
Whichever Device is used, you have to choose the complying connection cable. From the following graphics you can take out the information to your needed connection cable. (also shown at Chapter Pin Allocation) For ipEther232 and ipEther232.PPP "DTE-Device" For ipEther232.Modem "DCE-Dev ice" Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21...
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The null modem cabel two standard configurations : Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 83 von 98...
7.4 Pin allocation for ipEther232.Modem OEM ipEther V2.1 Pin allocation: Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 84 von 98...
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RTS / RX- TXD / TX- 10 n/c JP6: Supply votage input(OEM) Vin+ (8 – 14 VDC) JP7: 5V Supply voltage input (OEM) Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 85 von 98...
(AC – Versions on request) Remove all 4 jumpers (JP6 & JP7) and mount power supply module with spacer sleeve and mounting screw. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 86 von 98...
No adjustment options available. 7.7 RS232.Modem Module ipEther232 is described in this manual together with this module. No adjustment options available. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21...
These options are set via solder - jumper. The default configuration at ipether232 is, sender switch on with RTS and at ipether232.Modem it is, sender switch on with CTS. Function Br.
R3 390 Ω Please take the pin allocation from the chapter Pin allocation Please take the Jumper configuration from the chapter RS485 Modul Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 89 von 98...
100,0 Future c hanges reserved General tol eranc es Scale: 1 : 1 7.10 Measurements Date Name Chang. 15.03.02 P. Felbi nger ipEther232 (OEM V1) Appr. 1.009 Page Page. For: Created by: Change Date Name Orig. Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4...
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EN 55022/1998 EN 50082-2/1997 Place/Date/M anufacturer's Signature: Erlangen, 09.04.2002 Title of the undersigned: Managing director, Dipl.-Ing. Suganda Sutiono Änderu nge n vorbe halte n Stand 31.08.0 4 ipcas GmbH ipEther232 V10.21 Seite 93 von 98...
9. Generally: Are there 2 w ire solution for the ipEther232 w ith RS232 interface also? Yes. Only pin 2 (RXD Receiver Data), pin 3 (TXD Transmit Data) and mass (GND) are needed. In addition it can be necessary to activate of "NoModemSignals"...
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Fig. 1 shows the delays during a serial direct connection. With the serial connection with ipEther232 an additional slight time delay is caused. This delay comes through the package running time in the Ethernet during the transmission over the network and their packing and unpacking.
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14. Generally RS232: Which cable do I have to use for the connection of ipEther232? Depending upon used device you must select the appropriate lead. Out of the diagrams lying down, please take the information to your needed cable. For ipEther232 und ipEther232.PPP "DTE-Dev ice"...
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All other senders must be at this time in high-impedance status. 18. Allgemein RS485: I added an ipEther232 w ith RS485 to the bus system. Why doesn't it w ork? With the installation must be paid attention to correct polarity of the pairs of veins, since a wrong polarity leads to inverting the data signals.
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