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  • Page 1 SERIAL TO WiFi CONVERTER EX-9486C-W User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction …………………………………………………………………… 3 Overview …………………………………………………………………………. 4 Package Check List …………………………………………………………….. 5 Product Features ……………………………………………………………….. 6 Hardware Specifications ………………………………………………………. 8 Converter Description …………………………………………………….. 11 Product Panel Views …………………………………………………….……. 11 Left Side …………………………………………………………………………. 12 Right side ………………………………………………………………………… 14 LED Indicators ………………………………………………………………….. 15 Wiring Architecture …………………………………………………………….
  • Page 3 ………………………………………………………………... 22 IP Configuration …………………………………………………………. 23 Wireless Configuration System Tools …………………………………………………………………… 24 ……………………………………………………………………. 24 Restart Tools ………………………………………………..….. 24 Network Line Disconnection Test Step with Wired and Wireless…………………………………………… 26 …………………………………………………..26 Enter to Web Management …………………………………………………………..26 Serial Protocol Setting ………………………………………………………..29 Service Mode Setting ………………………………………………………..

  • Page 4: Introduction

    RS-422 and RS-485 modes configuration. With the maturity of Wi-Fi technology of 802.11b/g, delivering cost effective becomes increasingly important. Model EX-9486C-W of Serial to Wi-Fi converter product is a more competitive price by careful selecting high quality with competitive prices components in the world, the product design is adopted AR2317 single-chip, made network connectivity possible with affordable cost for virtually all kinds of devices.

  • Page 5: Overview

    Serial to Wi-Fi Converter is provided a perfect solution to make your industrial serial devices Internet ready instantly via wireless LAN. Model EX-9486C-W with Atheros/AR2317 chipset, Serial to Wi-Fi Converter makes them the ideal choice for connecting your RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial devices such as PLCs, meters, and sensors—to an IP-based Wi-Fi ¢...

  • Page 6: Package Check List

    Package Check List Serial to Wi-Fi Converter product is shipped with the following items: □ □ 1 unit of Serial to Wi-Fi Converter □ □ □ 1 unit of dipole antenna(2.0dBi) □ □ □ Documentation & Utility CD □ NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged.

  • Page 7: Product Features

    Product Features Data Conversion between RS-232/422/485 and Wireless Lan Convert serial device (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485) data/signal into the TCP/IP package data/signal and send them out with the Ethernet DataStream via Wi-Fi wireless; or convert the TCP/IP package data/signal into serial device data/signal. Wi-Fi Wireless LAN(802.11 b/g) It based on the latest industry standard Wi-Fi Certified IEEE 802.11b / g specification;...
  • Page 8 Server / Client Dual Modes Series can be configured as network server or network client. In the client mode, it can be installed in network which is protected by NAT router or firewall, without the need of a real IP address. Web-based Setup Parameters setup is based on HTTPS protocol by using standard browsers (IE and Netscape).

  • Page 9: Hardware Specifications

    Hardware Specifications WLAN 1. Standard Compliance : IEEE 802.11 b / g 2. Spread Spectrum Technology: DSSS, OFDM 3. Tx Power 11b: Maximum 20 dBm 4. Tx Power 11g: Maximum 18 dBm 5. Rx Sensitivity: -70 dBm @ 54 Mbps, -85 dBm @ 11Mbps 6.
  • Page 10 Serial Communication Parameters 1. Parity: None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark 2. Data bits: 5, 6, 7, 8 3. Stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2 4. Flow control: XON/XOFF 5. Speed: 110 bps to 115.2+ Kbps Power Requirements 1. Power input 1: 12 VDC & 1 A Environmental 1.
  • Page 11 Max 5 Hosts simultaneous connection : Virtual Com / TCP server 1. Security: HTTPS, SSH v2 2. Event notification : By email / SNMP trap / Syslog SNMP Trap Cold/Warm Start DSR, DCD Changed IP Changed Authentication Fail 3. Utilities : Windows NT/2000/XP/2003/VISTA Device discovery Auto IP report Device setting (run-time change, no rebooting)

  • Page 12: Converter Description

    Converter Description Product Panel Views Power Outlet Serial Port DC-In RS-485/RS-422 RJ-45 Serial Port RS-232 Antenna Reset Button LED Indicators...

  • Page 13: Left Side

    Left Side DC-In Power Outlet The Serial to Wi-Fi Converter is powered by a single 12V DC(Inner positive/outer negative) power supply and 1.0 A of current. Connect the power line to the power outlet at the left side of Serial to Wi-Fi Converter and put the adapter into the socket.
  • Page 14 If by any chance, you forget the setup password, or have incorrect settings making EX-9486C-W converter inoperable. First, use any point tip to push this button and hold it about 5 seconds. All the parameters will be reset to the factory default...

  • Page 15: Right Side

    Right Side RS-422/RS-485 RS-232 Serial I/O Port of RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 Connect the serial data cable between the Wi-Fi converter and the serial device. Follow the parameter setup procedures to configure the converter (see the following chapters ).

  • Page 16: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators SYS (Red)¡ G Power indicator (When the power is on, the LED will be on.) LAN (Green)¡ G Network signal indicator (When the LAN signal is detected, the LED will be on.) WLAN (Red)¡ G Wireless Lan indicator (When wireless LAN signal is connected, the LED will be on ) TX / RX (Yellow)¡...

  • Page 17: Wiring Architecture

    Wiring Architecture RS-232 Wiring Architecture RS-422/RS-485 Wiring Architecture When you finish the steps mentioned above and the LED indicators are as shown, the converter is installed correctly. You can use the Utility Setup CD to setup the IP Address. To proceed the advanced parameter setup, please use a web browser (IE or Netscape) to continue the detailed settings.

  • Page 18: Serial To Wi-Fi Converter Configuration

    Serial to Wi-Fi Converter Configuration Software Setup and Initial IP Configuration When setting up your converter for the first time, the first thing you should do is configure the IP address. This chapter introduces the method how to install the program and how to configure the serial to Wi-Fi Converter device’s IP address.

  • Page 19: Eex Tool Software Setup

    Software Setup EEX-TOOL On PC we provide a Device Management Utility named EEX TOOL which is an executable program in Windows 32 bit environments. EEX TOOL Setup is used to detect and setup the installed converter. It uses UDP broadcast packets to query and configure converters on the network.
  • Page 20 4. Coming the screen is for choosing to run “Launch EEX TOOL Now” or “Launch EEX Tool Later”. 5. If you choice the item of “Launch EEX-TOOL Now” then the EEX-TOOL of Device Configuration manual screen will be pop-up before EX-9486C-W installed.

  • Page 21: Serial To Wi-Fi Configuration

    Hardware Installation Before search device, Hardware devices shall be installed ready. Firstly, please prepare a PC, a HUB and EX-9486C-W. Use PC Ethernet port to connect with HUB and then use other port of switch hub to connect with EX-9486C-W.

  • Page 22: Security Alert

    Select the devices you wish to configure and click the device on left device list. You will see more detail parameters as “Basic Information” and “IP Configuration” on screen. Please correction the PC to the same domain and click “Refresh” icon, if by the chance for same intranet should click “Go to Web Management”...

  • Page 23: Device Ip Configuration

    Device IP Configuration System Information After entering the authorization window and then the “System Information” window will be pop-up. IP Configuration Please get into “Network Configuration” icon of item “IP Configuration” first, and correct complete relevant parameters to wireless IP and then click the “APPLY”...
  • Page 24 After finishing the “IP Configuration”, then enter “Wireless Configuration” item again. To click “SSID Scan” button for searching your wireless Access Point. To select “Network Type” at “Infrastructure” mode. If “Security Type” is selected in “Auto” status and following several parameters setup is for configuring the WEP status during data transmission in wireless.

  • Page 25: System Tools

    System Tools Restart Device Click the System Tools – Restart Device and click “Reboot” button for refresh new parameters. Disconnection Network Line to be wireless After Reboot, you should remove Network connection line and change to the Wireless statues. Please attention if the setup of wireless Configuration parameters is corrected then EEX-TOOL can pass over the IP.

  • Page 26: Enter To Web Management

    Test steps with wired and wireless of Convey or receive. Enter to web management 1 Enter to web setting window of “System Information”. 2 Just go over previous procedure again to “Device IP Configuration” setup window. Serial Communication Protocol setting 3 Click “Port Serial Setting”...
  • Page 27 5 Choose the “Interface” of serial port as you need. 6 Setting the “Baud Rate” of serial port transit 7 Setting the “Data Bits” of serial port transit...
  • Page 28 8 Setting the “Stop Bits” of serial port transit 9 Setting the “Parity” check of serial port transit 10 Setting the “Flow Control” of serial port transit...

  • Page 29: Service Mode Setting

    Service Mode setting 11 Setting the “Service Mode” of serial port transit 11.1 Firstly, please chose the “TCP Service Mode” in service mode selecting bar. 11.2 Setting the “TCP Service Port” and port number is depend on your requirement. (Exp. Open socket port as 100)

  • Page 30: 12 Hyper Terminal Setting

    12 Hyper Terminal Setting 12.1 Open the Hyper terminating machine. Initiate a Hyper Terminal from the Start Menu in Windows 12.2 Key in a terminal name (Exp. Test) and press OK button for entry 12.3 Select communication as in “TCP/IP’ mode...
  • Page 31 12.4 Key in the converter IP and socket port number Enter the converter’s IP address (e.g. 192.168.0.115) at the “Host address:” field, and the Socket port number set for the Serial Port 1 at the “Port number:” field (e.g 100). (The Socket type of the Serial Port 1 should be “TCP Server”.) Press “OK”...
  • Page 32 12.6 You may use keyboard to key in any characters that they will show as reply characters in the window. Following the complete steps as above to mean that the self testing are success.

  • Page 33: Appendix A - Pin Outs And Cable Wiring

    Pin outs and Cable Wiring □ □ DC Power outlet □ □ □ RJ-45 Pin Assignment □ □ □ RS-232 Pin Assignment □ The pin assignment scheme for a 9-pin male connector on a DTE is given below. PIN 1 : DCD PIN 2 : RXD PIN 3 : TXD PIN 4 : X...

  • Page 34: Rs-422 Pin Assignment

    PIN 1 : X PIN 2 : X PIN 3 : D- PIN 4 : D+ □ □ RS-422 Wiring Diagram □ Serial Device EX-9486C-W Converter 3 T- 4 T+ 1 R- 2 R+ □ □ RS-485 Wiring Diagram □...

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