Gefen EXT-IP-2-RS2322 User Manual
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IP to RS-232
Converter
EXT-IP-2-RS2322
User Manual
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this product near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or
touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
15. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be
exposed to open ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
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Warranty Information
Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and
workmanship.
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notied within two (2) years from
the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided
that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or
modications. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be
repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs
are warranted for ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or tness for any particular purpose, all of
which are expressly disclaimed.
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.
2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen.
3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original
condition.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained
in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained herein
regarding the features and specications is subject to change without notice.
For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under
the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.
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Contacting Gefen Technical Support
Technical Support
(818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time
Fax
(818) 772-9120
Email
support@gefen.com
Web
http://www.gefen.com
Mailing Address
Gefen, LLC
c/o Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Product Registration
Register your product here: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/Registry/Registration.jsp
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Operating Notes
• When using the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter for the rst time, it is recommended that
the unit be congured using the Gefen Discovery Tool. The Gefen Discovery Tool is
free software that is available from the Support > Downloads section of the Gefen
Web site.
IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.
© 2014 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation
without prior written notice.
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This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.
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Features and Packing List
Features
• Allows IP control of two RS-232-enabled devices
• Supports Telnet and UDP protocols
• Each of the RS-232 devices can be addressed independently
• Congurable via Web server interface
• Independently congurable RS-232 baud rate and line delay for each RS-232 port
• Gefen Discovery Tool-compatible
• Field-upgradable rmware via Web server interface
• Locking power supply connector
• Surface-mountable
Packing List
The IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are
not present in your box when you rst open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen.
• 1 x IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter
• 1 x 5V DC Power Supply
• 1 x Quick-Start Guide
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
Introduction............................................................................................................ 2
Installation ............................................................................................................. 4
Connection Instructions ................................................................................. 4
Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 4
2 Advanced Operation
RS-232 and IP Conguration ................................................................................ 8
Conguration using the Gefen Discovery Tool .............................................. 8
Conguration using RS-232 .......................................................................... 9
Commands ...........................................................................................................11
Web Interface ...................................................................................................... 53
Using the built-in Web Interface .................................................................. 53
RS-232 ........................................................................................................ 54
Network tab ................................................................................................. 60
System tab .................................................................................................. 66
3 Appendix
Default Settings ................................................................................................... 70
RS-232 ........................................................................................................ 70
Network ....................................................................................................... 71
Specications ...................................................................................................... 72
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IP to RS-232
Converter
1 Getting Started
Introduction............................................................................................................ 2
Installation ............................................................................................................. 4
Connection Instructions ................................................................................. 4
Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 4
Introduction
RS-232 1 PowerIP Reset
EXT-IP-2-RS2322
Gefen
IP to 2xRS-232
Converter
RS-232 1 PowerIP Reset
EXT-IP-2-RS2322
Gefen
Getting Started
1
EXT-IP-2-RS2322
Gefen
RS-232 1 PowerIP Reset
IP to 2xRS-232
32
Converter
5V DC IP control RS-232 2
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ID Name Description
1 IP Reset Resets the unit to its default IP settings.
2 RS-232 1 Connect an RS-232 cable from this port to an
Getting Started
RS-232 device. See Installation (page 4)
for more information.
Introduction
3 Power This LED will glow bright blue when the unit
4 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC power supply to
5 IP control Connect an Ethernet cable between
6 RS-232 2 Connect an RS-232 cable from this port to an
is powered.
this power receptacle.
this jack and an IP-based automation control
device
RS-232 device. See Installation (page 4)
for more information.
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Installation
Connection Instructions
1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the IP-based control device and the IP control
port on the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter.
Getting Started
An Ethernet switch can also exist between the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter and the
IP-based control device (see Sample Wiring Diagram below).
2. Connect an RS-232 device to each of the RS-232 ports (RS-232 1 and RS-232 2) on
the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter.
3. Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to the 5V DC power receptacle on
the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter. Do not overtighten the locking power connectors.
4. Connect the AC power cord from the power supply to an available electrical outlet.
IP-based Automation
Control Device
Sample Wiring Diagram
Ethernet Switch
EXT-IP-2-RS2322
RS-232-enabled
Device
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DB-9 CABLE
CAT-5 CABLE
RS-232-enabled
Device
EXT-IP-2-RS2322
IP to RS-232
Converter
2 Advanced Operation
RS-232 and IP Conguration ................................................................................ 8
Conguration using the Gefen Discovery Tool .............................................. 8
Conguration using RS-232 .......................................................................... 9
Commands ...........................................................................................................11
Web Interface ...................................................................................................... 53
Using the built-in Web Interface .................................................................. 53
RS-232 ........................................................................................................ 54
Network tab ................................................................................................. 60
System tab .................................................................................................. 66
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RS-232 and IP Conguration
Configuration using the Gefen Discovery Tool
When using the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter for the rst time, it is recommended that the
unit be congured using the Gefen Discovery Tool. The Gefen Discovery Tool is free
software that is available from the Support > Downloads section of the Gefen Web site.
1. Download the Gefen Discovery Tool from the Gefen Web site. Extract the les from
Advanced Operation
the .zip le and follow the installation and conguration instructions in the included
User Manual.
2. Connect the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter to the network.
3. Use the Gefen Discovery Tool to identify the unit on the network.
4. Refer to the Gefen Discovery Tool User Manual for important information on setting
the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, HTTP listening port, and Telnet listening port.
The following table lists the diefault IP settings for the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter.
Description IP Address / Port Description IP Address / Port
IP Address
Subnet
Gateway
HTTP Port
192.168.1.72
255.255.255.0
192.168.1.254
80
UDP Port
Local UDP Port
Remote UDP IP
Remote UDP Port
23
50007
192.168.1.255
50008
5. After the IP settings have been set, make sure to click the Save button in the Gefen
Discovery Tool to save the changes. After saving the changes, click the Reboot button
to reboot the unit.
6. Launch a Web browser and enter the IP address, that was assigned to the
IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter, in the address bar to access the Web interface.
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RS-232 and IP Conguration
Configuration using RS-232
To congure the IP settings of the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter using RS-232 commands,
use the following procedure:
1. Connect a null-modem (“crossover”) cable from the RS-232 port on the computer to
Advanced Operation
the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter.
The null-modem cable can be connected to either RS-232 1 or RS-232 2.
Diagram 2.1 - Conguration using a null-modem cable.
PC with terminal-emulation IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter
2. Use the following COM port settings in the terminal program:
Description Setting
Baud rate
Data bits
Parity
Stop bits
Hardware ow control
3. Set the IP address using the #set_ipadd command.
4. Set the subnet mask using the #set_netmask command.
19200
8
None
1
None
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RS-232 and IP Conguration
5. Set the gateway (router) IP address using the #set_gateway command.
6. Set the Telnet listening port using the #set_tcp_term_port command.
7. Set the HTTP listening port using the #set_http_port command.
8. Set the UDP remote IP address using the #set_udp_rip command.
9. Set the UDP listening port using the #set_udp_port command.
Advanced Operation
10. Set the UDP remote port using the #set_udp_rport command.
11. Reboot the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter to apply all changes.
12. Launch the desired Web browser and enter the IP address, specied in step 3,
in the address bar to access the Web interface.
Information
Depending upon the network, all related IP, Telnet, and UDP settings will need
to be assigned. If necessary, consult your network administrator to obtain the
proper settings.
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Commands
Command Description
#help
#set_add_delim
#set_device_descr
#set_end_del
#set_gateway
Advanced Operation
#set_http_port
#set_ipadd
#set_netmask
#set_send_byte_cnt
#set_send_time_out
#set_serial_descr
#set_serial_mode
#set_serial_params
#set_start_del
#set_tcp_br_port
#set_tcp_term_port
#set_telnet_pass
#set_udp_br_port
#set_udp_echo_br
#set_udp_port
#set_udp_remote_br
#set_udp_rip
#set_udp_rport
#show_del_prms
#show_device_descr
#show_ipcong
#show_me
#show_serial_descr
#show_serial_mode
Displays a list of all available commands
Enables or disables option to add delimiter to data
Sets the device description
Sets the end frame delimiter
Sets the gateway (router) IP address
Sets the HTTP listening port of the IP to RS-232
Converter
Sets the IP address of the IP to RS-232 Converter
Sets the subnet mask of the IP to RS-232 Converter
Sets the send-byte count value for bridging mode
Sets the time-out value for sending data
Assigns a description to the specied RS-232 port
Sets the serial mode (TCP, UDP, or Terminal)
Assigns the settings to the specied RS-232 port
Sets the Start Frame delimiter
Sets the TCP bridge listening port
Sets the TCP terminal listening port
Sets the TCP terminal password
Sets the UDP bridge listening port
Enables or disables UDP bridge echo
Sets the UDP listening port
Assigns the UDP bridge settings for the specied
RS-232 port
Sets the remote UDP IP address
Sets the UDP remote port
Dusplays the current delimiter parameters for the
specied serial port
Displays the device description
Displays the current TCP/IP and UDP settings of the IP
to 2 x RS-232 Converter
Enables or disables the ashing of the LED on the
device
Displays the current description of the specied RS-232
port
Displays the mode of the specied RS-232 port
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Command Description
#show_serial_params
#show_telnet_pass
#show_ver_data
#system_wide_reset
Advanced Operation
#use_discovery
#use_tcp_access
#use_tcp_term_pass
#use_udp_access
#use_udp_echo
Commands
Displays the settings of the specied RS-232 port
Displays the current TCP terminal password
Displays the rmware and hardware version of the IP to
RS-232 Converter
Restarts the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter according to
the supplied parameter
Enables or disables discovery mode
Enables or disables TCP access mode
Enables or disables the password prompt at the
beginning of a Telnet session
Enables or disables UDP access
Enables or disables UDP echo
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#help
Displays help on a specic command. If no command is specied (param1), then a list
of all available commands will be displayed. Set param1 to “full” to display a list of all
commands.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#help
Parameters
param1 Command (optional)
Example
#help #set_add_delim
Cmd #set_add_delim: Set Add delimiter mode
Syntax: #set_add_delim [param1][pram2]
Param1: Serial Port(1,2)
Param2: 1 - On , 0 - Off
e.g: #set_add_delim 1 0
Commands
#help full
...
Cmd #show_serial_params: Show Serial Port Parameters
Syntax: #show_serial_params
Param: Serial Port(1,2)
e.g: #show_serial_params 1
Cmd #set_serial_mode: Set Serial Port mode
Syntax: #set_uart_mode [param1][param2]
Param1: Serial Port(1,2)
Param2: 1 (Terminal) for Port1 only,2 (TCP Bridge),3 (UDP Bridge)
e.g: #set_serial_mode 1 2
...
...
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#help
#show_ipcong
#set_ipadd
#set_netmask
#set_gateway
#set_http_port
#set_tcp_term_port
#set_udp_port
Advanced Operation
#show_ver_data
#show_telnet_pass
#set_telnet_pass
#use_tcp_term_pass
#set_udp_rip
#set_udp_rport
#use_udp_access
#use_udp_echo
#use_tcp_access
#set_serial_params
#show_serial_params
#set_serial_mode
#show_serial_mode
#show_serial_connect
#set_serial_descr
#show_serial_descr
#set_tcp_br_port
#set_udp_br_port
#set_udp_remote_br
#set_udp_echo_br
#use_discovery
#set_add_delim
#set_start_del
#set_end_del
#set_send_time_out
#set_send_byte_cnt
#show_del_prms
#set_device_descr
#show_device_descr
#show_me
#system_wide_reset
Commands
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#set_add_delim
Enables or disables the option to include a delimiter as part of the data sent to the control
system.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#set_add_delim param1 param2
Parameters
param1 Value [1 ... 2]
param2 State [0 ... 1]
Value Description
0
1
Example
Off
On
Commands
#set_add_delim 1
Add delimiter mode to ON
Related Commands
#set_end_del
#set_start_del
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#set_device_descr
Sets the device description. The device description cannot exceed 30 characters in length
Syntax
#set_device_descr param1
Advanced Operation
Parameters
param1 Description [30 chars max.]
Example
#set_device_descr LivingRoom_Bridge2
Device Description changed to: LivingRoom_Bridge2
Related Commands
Commands
#show_device_descr
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