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1. Introduction 

TRP-C38, a compact, 8-port serial device, is designed to instantly convert data from RS232 

interfaces to a 10/100Mbps Ethernet network running at the TCP/IP protocol. By using a 

standard COM port and existing network infrastructure the device allow you to link together serial 

peripherals that are distant from one another from Windows, Linux and Unix without the need to 

install any specific cabling or modify existing software and industry standard DIN rail design 

enables fast and professional installation. 

The TRP-C38 operates in “Direct IP Mode”, “Virtual COM Mode”, and “Paired Mode”. It has two 

synchronous DB-9 serial ports, both equip 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 connection. The 

Ethernet port will auto-select 10BaseT or 100BaseTX. TRP-C38 also offers a Heart Beat feature 

to ensure a reliable communicating connection.   

 

1-1. Features 

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  Supports RS-232 serial interface   

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  In Server mode supports individual client sessions for security.     

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  Virtual COM drivers for Windows NT/98/ME/2000/XP 

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  Fully compatible with Ethernet and TCP/IP protocol.   

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  Supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet   

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  Supported baud rate up to 230.4 Kbps.   

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  Power/Link/COMA ~COMH Flow mode LED indicator.   

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  Support intranet and internet system setting function.   

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  Support screw terminal and standard external DC power adaptor.   

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  Power input requirement from DC +10V to +48V.   

 

1-2. Specification. 

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Power Input Voltage: DC +10V to +30V 

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Serial Memory: output: 16K bytes per port 

                                    Input:      8K byte per port 

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LAN: 10/100 Mbps Auto-detecting – 10/100Base T. 

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Serial Interfaces: RS-232 - TX, RX, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND 

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Data Rate: 110 bps to 230.4 k bps   

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Parity: none, even, odd, mark, space   

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Data Bits: 5, 6, 7 or 8   

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Stop Bits: 1, 1.5 or 2     

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Protocol: TCP, IP, ARP, DHCP, Telnet, HTTP, UDP, ICMP     

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 Din-Rail 

mountable: 

Yes. 

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Power supply: Screw terminal, or standard external DC adapter. 

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Power consumption: 12V/500 mA.     

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Operating Temperature: 0 to 65 °C.   

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Storage Temperature: -20 to 65 °C.     

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  Humidity:  0 – 90% Non-Condensing.  

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Approvals: CE, FCC.   

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Dimensions: 120*210*35 mm. 

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 Weight:638g 

 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for TRP-C38

Page 1: ...2 86781172 Web www trycom com tw Copyright Copyright Notice The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability design and function and dosed not...

Page 2: ...er Utility 8 6 Updating a TRP C38 Existing Installation 10 7 How to configure TRP C38 11 7 1 Using TRP C3X Manager 11 7 1 1 Searching LAN for TRP C38 11 7 1 2 Configuring Server Properties 12 7 2 Usin...

Page 3: ...re to ensure a reliable communicating connection 1 1 Features Supports RS 232 serial interface In Server mode supports individual client sessions for security Virtual COM drivers for Windows NT 98 ME...

Page 4: ...s and the functionality of the LED s are also provided 2 1 Panel layout A TX RX LED COM A RS232 Transiting Receiving B TX RX LED COM B RS232 Transiting Receiving C TX RX LED COM C RS232 Transiting Rec...

Page 5: ...all plate A crossover Ethernet cable can be used to make a connection directly to the NIC Network Interface Card on a PC or laptop 2 5 Reset Button The reset button can be found between the switch and...

Page 6: ...ion Pin RS 232 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI 3 Default Settings Model Number TRP C38 Password Blank DHCP Disable IP address 192 168 1 1 Netmask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 192 168 1 2...

Page 7: ...erminal DC input simultaneously STEP2 Connect TRP C38 with internet port Ethernet Hub or Switch by RJ45 LAN cable If the cable properly connects the LINK LED will light up Green 100MB Yellow 10MB STEP...

Page 8: ...en this is completed a window will list the devices making them available for configuration Configuring the serial server to meet your LAN and application requirement is an easy process with the avail...

Page 9: ...ess will be shown until complete STEP5 Click Finish when the Install Shield Wizard Complete screen appears When the installation is complete user may access to the Manager software in the program file...

Page 10: ...Software The TRP C3X Manager software performs several functions A Searching for TRP C38 connected to the network B Displaying and changing the configuration of TRP C38 C Installing virtual COM ports...

Page 11: ...and after a few seconds the Serial Server List will display all TRP C31 32 34 serial servers on the network B To manually initiate a search for servers on the menu side bar select Searching Server but...

Page 12: ...desired application Server Name The server name is user configurable It is recommended users with more than one TRP C38 connected to the LAN assign a new name to each When the Manager software search...

Page 13: ...ss to be used Netmask The default LAN netmask is configured for a Class C address This maybe reconfigured by the user Gateway The gateway IP address allows users to access the serial server from outsi...

Page 14: ...unication with error checking whereas UDP provides faster transmission When UDP mode is chosen the Serial timeout TCP alive timeout Connection mode Connection at Maximum connection and Remote IP addre...

Page 15: ...limiter 1 is set Delimiter 2 is zero or blank upon receiving Delimiter 1 the TRP C38 will put all the data in the serial buffer in an Ethernet packet and send it out the Ethernet port If serial data g...

Page 16: ...ld becomes active allowing the TRP C38 acting as a client to connect to the server either on Power up or on Data Arrival first character arriving Maximum Connection This field allows the user to confi...

Page 17: ...application A serial connection is made between a COM port on the PC and the TRP C38 serial port A with a null modem cable In console mode the serial port defaults to an RS 232 interface The TRP C38 s...

Page 18: ...electricfilm eu V NZ RI 0364 710319 electricfilm eu gmail com SUPORT TEHNIC 0788 250583 cele mai sensibile 18 STEP2 Select New Connection and Enter a name click OK STEP3 Enter the COM Port number tha...

Page 19: ...et window displays the same configuration information shown in Console Mode and allows server properties to be configured See chapter 6 for details on Server Properties Ensure the PC and TRP C38 are c...

Page 20: ...oara 3 Apt 42 Cluj Napoca Cluj 400445 www electricfilm eu V NZ RI 0364 710319 electricfilm eu gmail com SUPORT TEHNIC 0788 250583 cele mai sensibile 20 STEP2 Click the OK TRP C38 firmware setting will...

Page 21: ...perties can be set up using three browser pages See chapter 6 for details on Server Properties In Internet Explorer type the IP Address of the Serial Server into the address field near the top of the...

Page 22: ...Virtual COM Port STEP1 On the Desk Top select Start Programs Trycom Install Virtual COM STEP2 Select the Search all reachable servers check box then click OK STEP3 The Install Virtual COM program wil...

Page 23: ...tion window stating that the drivers have not been tested by Microsoft may appear Select Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation STEP5 When Virtual Com installation completed click close on t...

Page 24: ...justments and select OK to complete the changes 8 2 1 Configuration with Device Manager STEP1 On the Desk Top select Start Settings Control Panel Select the System Icon when the Control Panel window o...

Page 25: ...isoara 3 Apt 42 Cluj Napoca Cluj 400445 www electricfilm eu V NZ RI 0364 710319 electricfilm eu gmail com SUPORT TEHNIC 0788 250583 cele mai sensibile 25 STEP4 Select the Configuration tab From here t...

Page 26: ...e removed in the Device Manager of Windows 98 ME NT 2000 and XP Windows 98 users will also find a Remove Virtual COM feature in the programs file 8 4 Removing the Virtual COM port with Manager Softwar...

Page 27: ...ve been made move to the Configuration screen select Save and press Enter The restart message will appear Select Yes to save changes This is necessary to write the settings to the server 9 Application...

Page 28: ...port number The virtual COM driver is a TCP or UDP client 9 3 Paired Mode Paired mode is also called serial tunneling When this type of configuration is selected additional software will not have to...

Page 29: ...n every 5 seconds until communications is established again The Heart Beat feature is available to use with the Virtual COM Mode Paired Mode and Direct IP Mode This is not available when using a UDP a...

Page 30: ...NZ RI 0364 710319 electricfilm eu gmail com SUPORT TEHNIC 0788 250583 cele mai sensibile 30 11 RS232 422 Loop Test STEP1 Adjust the TRP C38 s Switch to the ON OFF STEP2 Run the Install Virtual Com an...

Page 31: ...hen the Hyperterminal status will show your port settings such as 9600 8 N 1 save this Hyperterminal connection Next you open your saved Hyperterminal connection everything will be fine Q What should...

Page 32: ...ange Please check hardware switch or server properties page to see if the serial port mode of the port1 is set to console Please change it to other mode then its parameter can be changed Q Why the par...

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