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VOLKTEK IRF-633 User manual

Manual is about: RS-232/422/485 to 10/100Base-TX Device Server/Managed Media Converter

Summary of IRF-633

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 10/100base-tx device server/managed media converter user manual (dec 2007).

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server copyright all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photo copying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written ...

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    Rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server ii table of contents 1 about this guide..........................................................................1 1.1 welcome ............................................................................................................1 1.2 purpose ...........

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    Rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server iii 6.3.4 serial connect status......................................................................................................30 6.3.5 user configuration ...................................................................................................

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 1 1 about this guide 1.1 welcome thank you for selecting the irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 10/100base-tx device server / managed media converter. This unit is designed to provide an rs-232/422/485 connection over twisted-pair cable where the connected d...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 2 1.5 specifications standards: ieee 802.3 (10base-t ethernet); ieee 802.3u (100base-tx/ fast ethernet); eia/tia rs- 232/422/485; eia/tia-5744 ports: 1x utp 100/120ohm; rj-45 type 1x 9-pin serial connector; d-sub, male max. Distance: utp: 100 meters...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 3 1.6 package contents the package should include the following: • one irf-633 device server / managed media converter • one power adapter (please check connector type and input power specification) • four self-adhesive pads • din rail kit • screws ...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 2 hardware description 2.1 product overview the irf-633 features complete ethernet and tcp/ip network support that allows devices in industry with rs-232/422/485 connectors such as milling machines, measurement instruments, and robots to connect to ...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 5 3 installation to install your irf-633, please see the following procedures: • location • din rail mounting • desktop installation • powering on unit • connecting copper cables • db9 male connector pin assignment • serial connection • ethernet con...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server use following steps set up the irf-633: • the surface must support at least 500 gm for the irf-633. • the power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the irf-633. • visually inspect the power adapter and make sure that it is properly conne...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 3.5 db9 male connector pin assignments pin rs-232 (full-duplex) rs-422/485 4-wire (full-duplex) rs-485 2-wire (half-duplex) 1 dcd 2 rx rx- **data b(-) 3 tx tx- 4 dtr 5 gnd gnd gnd 6 dsr 7 rts rx+ **data a(+) 8 cts tx+ 9 ri note: bi-directional rs-48...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 8 4. For the first time installation, you have to use console mode to setup the ip and tcp port configuration with rs-232 cable. Always use cross over cable, if using straight through, you must use “null modem” to use telnet option..

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 9 4 led indicators this device has led indicators located at the front of the device. The leds have been designed to give easy at-a-glance network status, and provides ‘real-time’ connectivity information. Please see below for an interpretation of t...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 5 user interface startup there are two separate methods for configuring this irf-633 for use. In the first section of this chapter, the command line interface (cli) or menu-driven interface via the console port to set the device ip and tcp configura...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server press enter and on the following screen, type the default username admin, leave the password field blank since there is no default value and press enter to proceed. 4. Select either cli user interface or menu-driven interface option by using the ass...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server if using the menu-driven interface. Select the system information from the main menu and following screen will appear. Use tab key to move the cursor and to change the value. Once change the value, select to apply the changes. After entering the new...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 5.3 web access the irf-633 is accessible via a web browser once connected to the network. Type the ip address at web browser 192.168.0.254 (if connecting with default ip). A window will be prompted to enter user name and password. (note: we use ip 1...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 6 configuration management users can manage the device server via menu-driven interface or command line interface from telnet or serial console, or web graphic user interface. 6.1 menu-driven user interface the figure below shows the main menu scree...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server system information menu once changes are made, move the cursor to by using the tab key and press enter to save the settings. Changing the ip address will automatically restart the irf- 633. Note: in telnet mode you can’t change the ip address. 6.1.2...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 6.1.3 serial port config menu this page offers the option for the communication model and operation mechanism of device server. Please select the appropriate mode as required for your application. The user can also monitor the serial port status and...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 17 disabled – input data from the serial interface is treated as bit streams. Packet mode inter-packet timeout in milliseconds. The delimiter value for recognizing the timeout gap between serial packets if packet mode is enabled. Delimiter1(hex)/ st...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server applications for operation modes: diagram 1 – central management application (device server mode) serial cable ip virtual com port software ip network tcp connections lan serial cable serial cable plc plc plc device server device server device serve...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server diagram 3 – multi-host application (tcp server mode) tcp client a maximum of 4 remote devices can connect to a device server. A maximum of 4 remote devices can connect to a device server. Tcp server: local tcp port tcp server: local tcp port socket ...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server and windows systems. In this client mode, the device server establishes a temporary tcp connection with the servers automatically after powering up. All the data received from the serial device is then sent to remote servers. The servers can also se...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 6.1.6 tftp firmware upgrade from this menu, the user can upgrade the existing firmware to newer firmware available from a tftp server. Simply enter the file name of the updated firmware in the file name field and enter the ip address of the tftp ser...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server the options for configuring community strings and related trap functions are described as below. Use the and keys as previously. Enter the ip address of computers for when abnormalities on a connection occur and an alarm to be sent. Enter their comm...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 6.1.8 system restart menu this menu allows users to restore the factory default setting for the irf-633 and/or to reset the system manually. Selecting this option will lead to another window with the following two options to select. Restore factory ...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 6.2 command line interface once you logged in and select the option of command line interface, a window with command prompt will appear. Type ? Or help and it will show you the command list. Command list command definitions backup: use this command ...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server set idle - (time in seconds) – set automatic logout. When the program or communication is idle set xfer - the command is for rs-232 configuration and data communication setting. The command syntax is as below. Set xfer [arg_1 data_1] [arg_2 data_2] ...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server application. The user can also monitor the serial port status and configure tcp port numbers from this menu. A. The unit offers six modes (tcp server / tcp client / converter / udp server / udp client / device server). Please restart the unit after ...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 27 device server: the device server acts as server role of rfc-2217 com port control protocol. Converter mode: two device servers communicate with each other through point-to-point architecture in tcp communication model. The tcp client and server r...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server while using as device server mode, in case you are using a serial device with a 2-wire rs-485 application or modbus rtu protocol, do not forget to “enable” the “packet” mode of serial input. Also enter the appropriate inter-packet timeout or delimit...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server other through an ip network in the tcp communication model. The tcp client and server roles of the two device server peers are negotiated automatically. Diagram 3 – multi-host application (tcp server mode) tcp client a maximum of 4 remote devices ca...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server tcp client mode: this mode lets the device server/managed media converter act as a bridge for serial devices that must communicate with server hosts like the linux, unix and windows systems. In this client mode, the device server establishes a tempo...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 6.3.5 user configuration this option will allow user to change the “username” and “user password” for the irf- 633 management. Type the new user name in the “user name” and password to “user password”. Selecting apply will implement the new user nam...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 6.3.7 configuration file backup and restore the user can backup configuration settings in a file or restore the settings saved in file to device server. For backup system configurations, click the button “backup setting” and then choose the file pat...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server click on each parameter field to modify the desired setting, then click on undo to restore previously saved configurations or click on save to retain newly entered information. See descriptions below: parameter description ip address community name ...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 7 appendix: rs-232 cable connection diagram part 1. Connection diagram case i. Pc connect to device by straight-through rs232 cable after connection with one paired 633 / 634 converters mode case ii. Pc connect to device by cross-over rs232 cable af...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server part 2. Configure 633/634 in converter-mode by using the console port 0. Parameters of 633 example for 633-a i. Local(source) ip address ip address : 192.168.0.10 / 255.255.255.0 gateway : 192.168.0.1 ii. Remote(target) ip address remote ip address ...

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server connection diagram 1. Set 633 dip switch #1 as on for the “console mode” 2. Connect pc and 633 with an rs232 cross-over cable 3. Setup hyperterminal parameters as below baud : 38,400 data bit : 8 parity check : none stop bit : 1 flow control : no 36.

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 4. Enter username “admin” and press [enter] for password 5. Press 2 to select “menu-driven interface” 37.

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 6. Select “system information menu” 7. Assign an ip address (192.168.0.10) for 633/634 and save it. 38.

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server ***** after saving the ip address the device will re-boot 8. Select “operation mode menu” 39.

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server the default setting of operation mode is ‘device mode’ 9. Change the operation mode to ‘converter’ 40

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 10. Change remote ip for 192.168.0.20 ***** after saving this setting, the system needs to re-boot for it to take effect 41.

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 10. Choose “rs232/422/485 uart menu” 11. Assign the serial parameters 42.

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 13. After saving this setting, the system needs to re-boot for it to take effect 43.

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 14. After finishing these settings, the dip switch #1 has to be changed back to ‘data communications’ mode as required. Ex: if position 2 is set as on it means the serial port is set to rs232 mode. 44.

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    Irf-633 rs-232/422/485 to 100base-tx device server 45 8 contact information volktek corporation 4f, no. 192 lian-cheng road chung-ho, taipei 235, taiwan roc tel: +886 (2) 8242-1000 fax: +886 (2) 8242-3333 iso 9001 certified.