Contec RP-COM(FIT)H, Руководство пользователя

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1. Before Using the Product
RP-COM(FIT)H, RP-COM(FIT)H-AF
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1. Before Using the Product
This chapter provides information you should know before using the product.
About the Module
RP-COM is a media converter that converts serial communication (RS-232C) to Ethernet
communication. It allows the cable distance to be extended from the limit of the serial communication
cable length (15m) to the Ethernet cable length as well as wiring to be reduced. Moreover, RP-COM
has three different operating modes: the Penetration Mode and Modem Mode in addition to the Virtual
COM Mode, used as the standard COM operating mode.
This product is upwardly compatible with the current RP-COM(FIT)GY. Stacking an add-on device
module *1 with the product enables more channels to be available (RS-232C) and also more functions
to be extended (RS-422A/485).
It supports wide input power supply (10 - 30VDC), allowing two types of power supplies (5VDC and
PoE *2) to be selected depending on the usage and environment.
Please read this manual carefully before performing system configuration such as setting switches or
connecting to external devices. For information about how to use the software, refer to the Help
section on the attached CD-ROM.
*1 RS-232C 2ch communication module : COM-2(FIT)GY
Isolated RS-422A/RS-485 1ch communication module : COM-1PD(FIT)GY
*2 IEEE 802.3af-defined technology that supplies power from a LAN cable. PoE enables flexible layout, regardless
where the power supply is.
Features
Two types of power supplies available
RP-COM(FIT)H
: Corresponding to the wide input power supply (10 - 30VDC)
RP-COM(FIT)H-AF : 5VDC and PoE supporting the use of IEEE802.3af-compatible devices,
enabling power to be supplied from UTP cables *1
Three operating modes selectable, depending on the usage
Virtual COM Mode
: Can be used like the standard COM ports of a PC (max. 32 ports)
Through Mode : Can extend the distance between devices without changing settings or
applications of each device (max. 254 pairs)
Modem Mode : Creates communication programs capable of communications between
multiple terminals (N:N, max. 254 terminals)
Up to 7 channels available for RS-232C (when three COM-2(FIT)GY’s are added)
Add-on device modules [COM-2(FIT)GY] (for RS-232C 2ch) and [COM-1PD(FIT)GY] *2
(for RS-422A/RS-485 1ch) can be freely combined to allow up to three units to be added for extension