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User’s Manual of ICS-11x Serial Device Server Series

RS232/RS422/RS485

Serial Device Server

ICS-110 / ICS-115A/ ICS-120

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Page 1: ...User s Manual of ICS 11x Serial Device Server Series 1 RS232 RS422 RS485 Serial Device Server ICS 110 ICS 115A ICS 120 ...

Page 2: ...A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the Instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Ope...

Page 3: ...1 4 Rear Panel 18 2 1 5 Power Information 19 2 1 6 Serial Port Pin Define 20 2 2 Installing the Serial Server 21 2 2 1 Installation Steps 21 2 2 2 Wall mount Installation 22 2 2 3 Media Chassis Installation ICS 110 115A 23 2 2 4 Optional DIN rail Installation 23 3 SERIAL DEVICE SERVER MANAGEMENT 25 3 1 Requirements 25 3 2 Web Management 26 3 2 1 Logging in to the Serial Server 26 3 3 Remote Manage...

Page 4: ...217 mode 49 4 5 2 4 Serial Telnet mode 50 4 5 2 5 TCP Server mode 53 4 5 2 6 TCP Client mode 56 4 5 2 7 UDP mode 58 4 5 2 8 Virtual COM mode 60 4 5 2 9 Modbus Converter Server mode 63 4 5 2 10 Modbus Converter Client mode 64 4 6 SNMP Setup 66 4 7 Maintenance 67 4 7 1 Change Password 67 4 7 2 Load Default 67 4 7 3 Firmware Update 68 4 8 Save and Restart 69 5 SOFTWARE VCOM UTILITY 70 5 1 Installing ...

Page 5: ...t RS232 422 485 Serial Device Server Serial Server mentioned in this Guide refers to the ICS 110 ICS 115A ICS 120 1 1 Packet Contents Open the box of the Serial Server and carefully unpack it The box should contain the following items The Serial Device Server x 1 User s Manual x 1 External AC DC Power Adapter x 1 If any of these are missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediately if poss...

Page 6: ...networking to extend the network distance efficiently and inexpensively There are one 10 100BASE TX RJ45 port and single mode multi mode media available in the ICS 11x series and its operating temperature ranges from 10 to 60 degrees C for your network needs The ICS 11x series is a time saving and cost effective solution for users and system integrators to quickly transform their serial devices in...

Page 7: ... efficiently via its Web telnet and VCOM management interfaces It supports both application and serial operation modes for alarm or IP address connection which saves the network administrator s time in detecting and locating network problems without visual inspection of the cabling and devices Multiple connection options are available for large networking environment as well Easy Chassis Installat...

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Page 9: ...e functions of the ICS 11x Series and how to physically install the ICS 11x Series Section 3 SERIAL DEVICE SERVER MANAGEMENT The chapter explains how to manage the ICS 11x Series in different ways Section 4 WEB CONFIGURATION It describes how to configure by web interface Section 5 SOFTWARE VCOM UTILITY It describes how to use software VCOM in the Virtual COM mode ...

Page 10: ... Software Protocol supports ICMP TCP IP UDP HTTP server DHCP client Telnet server client Serial Operation mode selected via management interface Pair Connection mode for connecting two serial devices over a network Allows a maximum of 4 hosts to be accessed as TCP client mode Firmware upgrade via HTTP protocol Accessible IP security control to prevent illegal users Event notification Remote syslog...

Page 11: ...Tx Tx Rx Rx GND 4 wire RS485 Tx Tx Rx Rx GND 2 wire RS485 Data A Data B GND Pin Assignment Ethernet Interface Ethernet Ports 1 x RJ45 1 x SFP 1 x RJ45 Standard 10 100BASE TX 100BASE FX 10 100BASE TX Distance 100m 2km to 120km vary on SFP modules 100m ESD Protection 6KV Hardware Installation DIN rail kit and wall mount ear Dimensions W x D x H 97 x 70 x 26mm 97 x 70 x 26mm 97 x 70 x 26mm Weight 184...

Page 12: ...XP Windows Server 2003 Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 Windows 8 Must install the latest version of WinPcap Windows Server 2012 Must install the latest version of WinPcap Windows 10 Fault Alarm Record System log SNMP trap Time NTP Security Accessible IP white list SNMP SNMP v1 and v2c Standards Conformances Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 15 Class A CE Certification Class A Stability Testing IEC60068...

Page 13: ...ture RFC 4443 ICMPv6 EIA TIA RS232 422 485 Regulatory Approval RoHS Compatible Media Converter Chassis MC 700 MC 1500 MC 1500R N A Note Reset Button on the rear panel for resetting to factory default Environment Operating Temperature 10 60 degrees C Storage Temperature 10 70 degrees C Humidity 5 95 non condensing ...

Page 14: ...sktop or rack For easier management and control of the Serial Servers familiarize yourself with its display indicators and ports Front panel illustrations in this chapter display the LED indicators Before connecting any network device to the Serial Servers please read this chapter completely 2 1 Hardware Description 2 1 1 Physical Dimensions ICS 110 94 x 70 x 26mm W x D x H ...

Page 15: ...User s Manual of ICS 11x Serial Device Server Series 15 ICS 115A 94 x 70 x 26mm W x D x H ...

Page 16: ...User s Manual of ICS 11x Serial Device Server Series 16 ICS 120 94 x 70 x 26mm W x D x H ...

Page 17: ...A ICS 120 Figure 2 1 1 Front Panels of Serial Servers The top panel of the ICS 120 is shown in Figure 2 1 2 ICS 120 Figure 2 1 2 Top Panel of ICS 120 Fast TP SFP interface 10 100BASE TX copper RJ45 twisted pair Up to 100 meters 100BASE FX SFP interface Up to 2km 120km vary on SFP modules Serial Interface Supports RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 2 wire and RS485 4 wire ...

Page 18: ... Fast Ethernet port is successfully connecting to the network at 10Mbps or 100Mbps Fiber port only 100Mbps Blinks To indicate the Fast Ethernet Port is receiving or sending data ICS 120 TP port Off To indicate that the Fast Ethernet port is successfully connecting to the network at 10Mbps Amber 100 Lights To indicate that the Fast Ethernet port is successfully connecting to the network at 100Mbps ...

Page 19: ...nput It conforms to the bundled AC DC adapter and PLANET s media chassis Should you have the issue of power connection please contact your local sales representative Please keep the AC DC adapter as a spare part when the Serial Server is installed in a media chassis ICS 110 115A 2 5mm Width of DC Receptacle 2 5mm 5V for each slot DC receptacle is 2 5mm wide that matches the central pole the width ...

Page 20: ...User s Manual of ICS 11x Serial Device Server Series 20 2 1 6 Serial Port Pin Define ...

Page 21: ...or wall 4 Power on the Serial Server Connect the 5V DC power adapter to the Serial Server the power LED on the Serial Server will light up Please refer to the LED Indicators section for indication of LED lights 5 Prepare Network cables for Ethernet connection Use standard network UTP cables with RJ45 Use Multi mode or Single mode fiber patch cord with LC connector and 100BASE FX SFP transceiver IC...

Page 22: ...unt the Serial Server Step 2 Screw two screws on the wall Step 3 Hang the Serial Server on the screws from the wall Step 4 Refer to Chapter 2 1 5 Power Information on power supply to the Serial Server Before mounting the device to the wall please check the location of the electrical outlet and the length of the Ethernet cable ...

Page 23: ...Server will turn ON Figure 3 2 Insert Serial Server into an available slot 2 2 4 Optional DIN rail Installation There are two DIN rail holes on the left side of the Serial Server that allows to be easily installed by DIN rail mounting PLANET optional DIN rail mounting kit RKE DIN can be ordered separately Refer to the following steps for the DIN rail mounting of the Serial Server Step 1 Screw the ...

Page 24: ...4 Step 2 Now slide the DIN rail into the track Step 3 Check whether the DIN rail is tightly on the track Caution You must use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets Damage caused to the parts by using incorrect screws would invalidate your warranty ...

Page 25: ...3 Vista 7 8 10 2008 MAC OS9 or later or Linux UNIX or other platforms compatible with TCP IP protocols Workstation is installed with Ethernet NIC Network Interface Card Network cables Use standard network UTP cables with RJ45 Use Multi mode or Single mode fiber patch cord with LC connector and 100BASE FX SFP transceiver ICS 115A only The above workstation is installed with Web Browser and JAVA run...

Page 26: ...ault subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Figure 3 2 1 Web Management You can then use your Web browser to list and manage the Serial Server configuration parameters from one central location just as if you were directly connected to the Serial Server s console port Web Management requires either Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 0 or later Safari or Mozilla Firefox 1 5 or later 3 2 1 Logging in to the Serial...

Page 27: ...middle of the Web page lets you access all the functions and statuses It appears as shown in Figure 3 2 4 Figure 3 2 4 Main menu Now you can use the Web management interface to continue the Serial Server management Please refer to the user manual for more 1 For security reason please change and memorize the new password after this first setup 2 Only accept command in lowercase letter under web int...

Page 28: ...r asks for user name and password for remote login when using Telnet please use the following default IP address username and password for the first time login Default IP Address 192 168 0 100 Default Username admin Default Password admin You will be presented with a text menu displaying the Serial Server s general settings which you will be able to view and modify It appears as shown in Figure 3 ...

Page 29: ...ility as the following screen appears Figure 3 4 1 Planet Smart Discovery Utility Screen If there are two LAN cards or above in the same administrator PC choose a different LAN card by using the Select Adapter tool 3 Press the Refresh button for the currently connected devices in the discovery list as shown in Figure 3 4 2 Figure 3 4 2 Planet Smart Discovery Utility Screen 1 This utility shows all...

Page 30: ...ent setting on multi devices Update All Use current setting on whole devices in the list The same functions mentioned above also can be found in Option tools bar 3 To click the Control Packet Force Broadcast function it allows you to assign a new setting value to the Web Smart Switch under a different IP subnet address 4 Press the Connect to Device button and the Web login screen appears as shown ...

Page 31: ...version does not allow Java Applets to open sockets The user has to explicitly modify the browser setting to enable Java Applets to use network ports The Serial Server can be configured through an Ethernet connection making sure the manager PC must be set to the same IP subnet address with the Serial Server For example the default IP address of the Serial Server is 192 168 0 100 then the manager P...

Page 32: ... Default IP Address 192 168 0 100 Default Username admin Default Password admin 2 When the following login screen appears please enter the default username admin with password admin or the username password you have changed via console to log in the main screen of Serial Server The login screen in Figure 4 1 2 appears Figure 4 1 2 Login Screen 3 After a successful login the main screen appears as ...

Page 33: ...User s Manual of ICS 11x Serial Device Server Series 33 Now you can use the Web management interface to continue the switch management or manage the Serial Server by Web interface ...

Page 34: ...nistrator can set up the Serial Server by selecting the functions that are listed in the Main Function The screen in Figure 4 1 5 appears Figure 4 1 5 Serial Server Main Functions Menu Object Description Basic The essential device information of Serial Server Accessible IP To configure IP addresses lists to prevent unauthorized access Network To configure IP address information of Serial Server Po...

Page 35: ...User s Manual of ICS 11x Serial Device Server Series 35 Save and Restart Save the configuration and reboot device Refresh the page Log out the Serial Server ...

Page 36: ...er or manually adjust time on this page Console Configure management methods on this page 4 2 1 System The System page provides basic information for the current device System page helps an administrator to identify software version system uptime and IP address information The screen in Figure 4 2 1 appears Figure 4 2 1 System Status Page Screenshot The page includes the following fields Device In...

Page 37: ...DNS The current first DNS server of the device Second DNS The current second DNS server of the device MAC Address Specifies the device MAC address IPv6 Configuration Object Description IP Configuration The status of IPv6 configuration IP Address The current IPv6 address of the device Prefix The IPv6 network mask in number of bits prefix length Gateway The current gateway for the IPv6 interface Pri...

Page 38: ...ion mode of serial server Baud Rate The rate of data transmission to and from the attached serial device Stop Bits The stop bit follows the data and parity bits in serial communication It indicates the end of transmission The default is 1 Data Bits Indicates the number of the bits in a transmitted data package The default is 8 Parity Checks for the parity type The default value is none Interface T...

Page 39: ...t s required to save changed configuration and reboot system Therefore the new configuration will be applied after rebooting 4 2 4 Time This page provides configuration of NTP server and Time modification The screen in Figure 4 2 4 appears Figure 4 2 4 Time Setup Page Screenshot The page includes the following fields Object Description NTP Time Server To configure NTP server for time synchronizati...

Page 40: ...4 2 5 appears Figure 4 2 5 Console Setup Page Screenshot The page includes the following fields Object Description Web Console To enable or disable access to the web console The default is Enable Remote Console To enable or disable access to the remote console The default is Enable Current Time To check whether the reset button is working or not The default is No ...

Page 41: ...in Figure 4 3 1 appears Figure 4 3 1 Accessible IP Setup Page Screenshot The page includes the following fields Object Description Active Configure the accessible IP list Possible modes are Disabled Disable accessible IP lists Enabled Enable accessible IP lists Activate NO Enable or disable activated IP groups Start IP Address Enter the IP address for starting End IP Address N Enter the IP address...

Page 42: ... The current IPv4 Address of the device The IP Address could be manually assigned The default value is 192 168 0 100 Subnet Mask The current IP subnet mask of the device The default value is 255 255 255 0 Gateway The default gateway for the IP interface The default value is 192 168 0 254 Primary DNS Configure the first DNS server Second DNS Configure the second DNS server IPv6 Object Description I...

Page 43: ... Server Series 43 Prefix The IPv6 network mask in number of bits prefix length The default value is 64 Gateway The default gateway for the IPv6 interface Primary DNS Configure the first DNS server Second DNS Configure the second DNS server ...

Page 44: ...lowing figure shows port settings Note that these settings need to match the parameters on serial port of the serial device Each parameter is described in details in the following section The port configuration screen in Figure 4 5 1 appears Figure 4 5 1 Port Setup Page Screenshot ...

Page 45: ...e data and parity bits in serial communication It indicates the end of transmission The default is 1 Data Bits Indicates the number of the bits in a transmitted data package The allowed value is 5 6 7 8 and default value is 8 Parity This parameter controls the error checking mode It support five modes and default value is none Even Odd None Space Mark Interface The device server supports three int...

Page 46: ... TCP Client UDP Virtual COM and Modbus Converter Server Client The operation mode screen in Figure 4 5 3 appears Figure 4 5 3 Operation Mode Screenshot 4 5 2 1 Disable mode When selecting disabled operation mode the device port can be disabled The disable mode screen in Figure 4 5 4 appears Figure 4 5 4 Disable Mode Screenshot Object Description Apply to all serial ports To apply this configuratio...

Page 47: ...l like functionality over the network Only one Remote Pair Slave can be connected to a remote pairing host The remote pair master slave topology in Figure 4 5 5 appears Figure 4 5 5 Remote Pair Master Slave Topology The remote pair master mode screenshot in Figure 4 5 6 appears Figure 4 5 6 Remote Pair Master Mode Screenshot The page includes the following fields Object Description TCP Keep alive ...

Page 48: ...nge of value is from 1 to 65535 The default is 5004 for port 1 5005 for port 2 5006 for port 3 and 5007 for port 4 Using Remote Pair Connection mode for two RS 232 services for distance extension the DB9 RS 232 cables are very important in this application There are many different kinds of RS 232 cables such as straight cable standard and Null Modem cable Please make sure the DB9 RS 232 cables mat...

Page 49: ... data will be packed and transmitted by the network This parameter is 0 to indicate that the data will not be packed until the buffer is full The range of value is from 0 to 1024 The default is 0 Separator If the Separator is enabled the serial receive character port will be discarded until the start separator is detected on the serial port When the end separator is received the buffered character...

Page 50: ...hot Object Description TCP Keep alive Interval TCP keep alive interval shows how many seconds the unit waits during an inactive connection before checking its status If the unit does not receive a response it will drop that connection The default is 0 minute Quiescent Time When the network connection is determined to be idle the duration of the control network inactivity will cause the connection ...

Page 51: ...h an xterm terminal emulator In this case we use PuTTY to connect GS 5220 24P4XV managed switch via ICS 110 Figure 4 5 11 Serial Telnet Mode Application ICS 110 1 Set Port Configuration as shown below Figure 4 5 12 Port Configuration 2 Set operation mode as Serial Telnet mode 3 Run the Telnet software like PuTTY and set parameters as shown below 4 Figure 4 5 13 Putty Configuration ...

Page 52: ...User s Manual of ICS 11x Serial Device Server Series 52 5 Then it can connect to switch successfully Figure 4 5 14 Putty Connection ...

Page 53: ... When the network connection is determined to be idle the duration of the control network inactivity will cause the connection to be forcfully closed The range of value is from 1 to 65535 ms The default is 0 ms Max connection This parameter set the TCP port number on which it will listen for the connection and set the maximum up to two acceptable number of connections The range of value is from 1 ...

Page 54: ... the accumulated data including Separators Strip Separator it controls striping of Separator from the received characters before the received characters are sent to the network Separator Time Out Separator timeout controls the maximum amount of time that can be used to buffer characters before the characters are sent to the network A smaller values will increase the number of network packets but r...

Page 55: ...erver Mode Configuration 3 Run the modbus master application e g Modbus Poll and set parameters as shown below Figure 4 5 20 Modbus application Configuration 4 Modbus master application e g Modbus Poll reads data from modbus sensor susecssfully Figure 4 5 21 Modbus Connection ...

Page 56: ...e interval shows how many seconds the unit waits during an inactive connection before checking its status If the unit does not receive a response it will drop that connection The default is 0 minute Quiescent Time When the network connection is determined to be idle the duration of the control network inactivity will cause the connection to be forced closed The range of value is from 1 to 65535 ms...

Page 57: ...trols striping of Separator from the received characters before the received characters are sent to the network Separator Time Out Separator timeout controls the maximum amount of time that can be used to buffer characters before the characters are sent to the network A smaller values will increase the number of network packets but reduce the amount of time to receive characters on the contrary La...

Page 58: ...ive connection before checking its status If the unit does not receive a response it will drop that connection The default is 0 minute Local listen port The range of value is from 1 to 65535 The default is 5004 for port 1 5005 for port 2 5006 for port 3 and 5007 for port 4 Frame Length This parameter can be used to control the data packet When the device port is in the buffer until the specified d...

Page 59: ...used to buffer characters before the characters are sent to the network A smaller values will increase the number of network packets but reduce the amount of time to receive characters on the contrary Larger values reduce the number of network packets but increase the amount of time to receive characters The range of value is from 0 to 65535 ms The default is 0 ms Connection Target IP address Obje...

Page 60: ...fault is 0 minute Max connection This parameter set the TCP port number on which it will listen for the connection and set the maximum up to two acceptable number of connections The range of value is from 1 to 4 The default is 1 Frame Length This parameter can be used to control the data packet When the device port is in the buffer until the specified data is accumulated the data will be packed an...

Page 61: ...e characters are sent to the network A smaller values will increase the number of network packets but reduce the amount of time to receive characters on the contrary Larger values reduce the number of network packets but increase the amount of time to receive characters The range of value is from 0 to 65535 The default is 0 ms Example Connect to Modbus sensor via Virtual COM mode Figure 4 5 28 Vir...

Page 62: ... related to COM4 port Figure 4 5 31 VCOM Software 4 Run the modbus master application e g Modbus Poll and set parameters as shown below Figure 4 5 32 Modbus application Configuration 5 Modbus master application e g Modbus Poll reads data from modbus sensor susecssfully Figure 4 5 33 Modbus Poll Connection ...

Page 63: ...s Converter Server mode screenshot in Figure 4 5 35 appears Figure 4 5 35 Modbus Converter Server mode Screenshot Object Description TCP Keep alive Interval TCP keep alive interval shows how many seconds the unit waits during an inactive connection before checking its status If the unit does not receive a response it will drop that connection The default is 0 minute Quiescent Time When the network...

Page 64: ...ss information from slaves for trend analysis data collection alarm event management maintenance and other functions The Modbus Converter Client topology in Figure 4 5 36 appears Figure 4 5 36 Modbus Converter Client mode Topology The Modbus Converter Client mode screenshot in Figure 4 5 37 appears Figure 4 5 37 Modbus Converter Client mode Screenshot Object Description TCP Keep alive Interval TCP...

Page 65: ...rst out FIFO method During data transfer phase data is transmitted sequentially through established path arriving at the destination in the order in which it was sent Assign Local Port Object Description Local listen port The range of value is from 1 to 65535 The default is 5004 for port 1 5005 for port 2 5006 for port 3 and 5007 for port 4 Connection control The default is Startup None Startup No...

Page 66: ... mode operation Community Indicates the security name to map the community to the SNMP Groups configuration Contact The textual identification of the contact person for this managed node together with information on how to contact this person Location The physical location of this node e g telephone closet 3rd floor Trap Server Indicates the SNMP trap destination address It allows a valid IP addre...

Page 67: ...Change Password screen in Figure 4 7 1 appears Figure 4 7 1 Change Password Page Screenshot The page includes the following fields Object Description New Password A new password It allows strings like A Z a z _ 0 9 Confirm Password Please enter the user s new password here again to confirm 4 7 2 Load Default A user can reset the configuration of the serial server on this page The new configuration...

Page 68: ...following 1 Click Maintence Firmware Update 2 The Firmware Update screen is displayed as in Figure 4 7 3 3 Click the button of the Main page the file selection menu pops up for you to choose firmware 4 Select on the firmware then click the Software Upload Progress would show the file with upload status 5 Once the software is loaded to the system successfully the following screen Figure 4 7 4 appea...

Page 69: ...ration changes of serial server it s required to save changed configuration and reboot system Therefore the new configuration will be applied after rebooting The Save and Restart screen in Figure 4 8 1 appears Figure 4 8 1 Save and Restart Page Screenshot Buttons Click to save changes and restart ststem ...

Page 70: ...AT ICS 2200T and ICS 2400T devices it will show information of the device And user can use VCOM function to create virtual COM port for users Users can send data via virtual COM port and virtual COM port will transfer data to Ethernet by windows socket When VCOM gets data from Ethernet data will be transferred to virtual COM port by virtual COM component 5 1 Installing the VCOM Utility 1 When you ...

Page 71: ...ress of the installation and status as shown in Figure 5 1 3 Figure 5 1 3 Installing Process 4 Click Finish to successfully complete installation of VCOM software as shown in Figure 5 1 4 Figure 5 1 4 Installation Finished 5 Restart computer as shown in Figure 5 1 5 Figure 5 1 5 Restart System ...

Page 72: ... 2 Search Devices 1 First click Add Device and then click Search if device has access to network as shown in Figure 5 2 1 Figure 5 2 1 Searching Devices 2 After adding an ICS 110 device as shown in Figure Figure 5 2 2 Figure 5 2 2 A device successfully added ...

Page 73: ...rts for com port mapping as shown in Figure 5 3 1 Figure 5 3 1 VCOM software Add Virtual COM port 1 Click Search to search the network for device servers 2 Once a server has been found select it to add it to the COM mapping list and Click OK to take effect as shown in Figure 5 3 2 Figure 5 3 2 VCOM software 3 Virtual com ports are generated as shown in Figure 5 3 3 Figure 5 3 3 Virtual COM Ports ...

Page 74: ...User s Manual of ICS 11x Serial Device Server Series 74 4 From the Windows Device Manager four COM Ports are added to the device list as shown in Figure 5 3 4 Figure 5 3 4 Virtual COM Ports ...

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