IPEX PH485Ex1, User Manual

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IPEX
(IP Electronix)
PH485Ex1:
User’s Manual
Page 3 of 21 Doc No. : PH485Ex1-UM-001
18 May 2014
1. Introduction
IPEX
PH485Ex1™ bidirectional communication terminal server/client is a simple solution for connecting serial
devices to a network which results in having 1 RS-485 serial port over Ethernet network and is compatible with
RS-485 standard devices differential Data+ & Data- signals. This converter uses transparent communicate
protocol, so it is not required to understand complex Ethernet TCP/IP protocol, and no modification in serial
programs is needed. It operates as a Real COM, TCP Server or TCP Client Full-Duplex converter and supports
bidirectional connection.
PH485Ex1™ is designed for industrial usage and is useful for connecting any device with a serial interface to a
computer via Ethernet supported network like LAN, WAN … and can be used in Industrial Automation,
Telecommunications, SCADA Systems, and DCS Systems ….
Protection against Surge, ESD and EMI is implemented in its design and it has 3kV isolation between Ethernet
and RS-485 sides.
PH485Ex1
™ comes complete with drivers for Microsoft Windows XP/CE/2003/2008/7. Its setup file creates a
virtual COM Port on your Server, PC or Laptop with configurable baud rate, 8 bits data length and 1 stop bit
fixed setting.
2. Specifications
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Number of Ports: #1 RS-485 Serial Port, #1 Ethernet RJ45 (10/100 Mbps) Port
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Serial Standard: EIA RS-485, Standard, Asynchronous Half-Duplex 2-Wire
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RS-485 Signals: Data+, Data-, GND
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RS-485 Baud Rates: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 and 38400 bps; Selectable
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RS-485 Parity: Even, Odd, None, Mark and Space; Selectable
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Supports Point-to-Point and Multidrop Configuration
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Transmission Medium: Twisted Pair Cable or Shielded Wire
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Maximum Communication Distance:
1200m (4000 feet)
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Loading: Supported up to 32 Nodes
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Network Protocols: ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, Telnet, DNS, SNMP, HTTP, SMTP, ARP
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Windows Virtual COM Drivers: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000, Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7 x86/x64,
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Power (Green) LED Indicator
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Transmit (Blue) and Receive (Yellow) LED Indicator for All Ports
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ESD Protection:
RS-485 Bus-Pin ESD Protection Exceeds ±15 kV Using Human-Body Model (HBM)
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Dimensions: 36.41mm x 121.82mm x 140 mm (1.43inch x 4.79inch x 5.51inch)
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Operating Temperature: -10°C to +70°C (+14°F to +158°F)
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1 Year Guarantee and 5 Years Support