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MORE INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.3 WEB SERVER TECHNOLOGY ................................................................................................................................. 12
2. HARDWARE INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 13
2.2 FEATURES .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
PoE and Ethernet RJ-45 Jack .................................................................................................................................... 16
+12 to +48 VDC Jack ................................................................................................................................................. 16
LED Indicator ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
Serial COM Ports ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.4 CONFIGURING THE VIRTUAL COMPORTS ............................................................................................................. 36
3.5 CONFIGURING THE SERIAL PORT .......................................................................................................................... 38
3.6 TESTING YOUR TDS-700 .................................................................................................................................... 40
4. GETTING STARTED FOR DS-2200 SERIES .................................................................................................... 42
4.1 CONNECTING THE POWER AND HOST PC .............................................................................................................. 42
4.2 INSTALL THE VXCOMM UTILITY ........................................................................................................................... 45
4.4 CONFIGURING THE VIRTUAL COMPORTS ............................................................................................................. 46
4.5 CONFIGURING THE SERIAL PORT .......................................................................................................................... 48
4.6 TESTING YOUR DS-2200 .................................................................................................................................... 50
5. WEB CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................... 52
5.1 LOGGING IN TO THE TDS-700/DS-2200WEB SERVER ......................................................................................... 52
5.2 HOME PAGE ....................................................................................................................................................... 54
5.3.1 IP Address Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 55
5.3.2 General Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 58
5.4 SERIAL PORT PAGE ............................................................................................................................................. 63
7.2 CGICOMMAND LIST ........................................................................................................................................... 92
6. ICMP(INTERNET CONTROL MESSAGE PROTOCOL) ......................................................................................................... 97
7. INTERNET ................................................................................................................................................................ 97
APPENDIX C: ACTUAL BAUD RATE MEASUREMENT ...........................................................................................100
APPENDIX D: REVISION HISTORY .........................................................................................................................101
The tDS-700 shipping package includes the following items:
The DS-2200 shipping package includes the following items:
Note
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact the local distributor for more information. Save the
shipping materials and cartons in case you need to ship the module in the future.
The tDS-700/DS-2200 is a series of Serial-to-Ethernet device servers
that are designed to add Ethernet and Internet connectivity to any
RS-232 and RS-422/485 device, and to eliminate the cable length
limitation of legacy serial communications. By using the VxComm
Driver/Utility, the built-in COM Port of the tDS-700/DS-2200 series
can be virtualized to a standard PC COM Port in Windows.
Therefore, users can transparently access or monitor serial devices
over the Internet/Ethernet without the need for software modification.
tDS-700/DS-2200 device servers can be used to create a pair-connection application (as well as
serial-bridge or serial-tunnel), and then route data between two serial devices via TCP/IP. This is
useful when connecting mainframe computers, servers or other serial devices that do not
themselves have Ethernet capability. By virtue of its protocol independence and flexibility, the
tDS-700/DS-2200 meets the demands of virtually any network-enabled application.
In harsh industrial environments, the tDS-700/DS-2200 series (for i version) also adds 3000 VDC and
+/- 4 kV ESD protection component that diverts the potentially damaging charge away from
sensitive circuit to protects the module and equipment from the sudden and momentary electric
current.
To achieve maximum space savings, the tDS-700 is offered in an amazingly small form-factor that
enables it to be easily installed anywhere, even directly attached to a serial device or embedded
into a machine. The tDS-700/DS-2200 features a powerful 32-bit MCU that allows it to efficiently
handle network traffic. The tDS-700/DS-2200 offers true IEEE 802.3af-compliant (classification,
Class 1) Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) functionality using a standard category 5 Ethernet cable that
allows it to receive power from a PoE switch such as the NS-205PSE. If there is no PoE switch
available on site, the tDS-700/DS-2200 can accepts power input from a DC adapter.
Nowadays, the Ethernet protocol has become the foremost standard for local area networks.
Connectivity via the Internet snow common in many of the latest applications from home
appliances, to vending machines, to testing equipment, to UPS, etc. An Ethernet network can link
office automation and industrial control networks, access remote systems and share data and
information between machines from multiple vendors, and also provides a cost-effective solution
for industrial control networks.
In general, writing a TCP/IP program is more difficult than writing a COM Port program. Another
issue is that perhaps the existing the COM Port communication system was built many years ago
and is now outdated.
As a result, a new technology, VxComm was developed to virtualize the COM Ports of the tDS-700/
DS-2200 to allow up to 256 COM Ports to be used on a central computer. The VxComm driver saves
time when accessing serial devices through the Ethernet without the need for reprogramming the
COM Port software on the PC.
The VxComm driver controls all the details of the Ethernet TCP/IP programming technique,
meaning that, with the assistance of tDS-700/DS-2200 and VxComm technology, your COM Port
program will be able to access your serial devices through the Ethernet in the same way as through
a COM Port.
Web server technology enables the tDS-700/DS-2200 to be configured via a standard web browser
interface, e.g. Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, or Firefox, etc. This means that it is easy to check
the configuration of the tDS-700/DS-2200 via an Ethernet network without needing to install any
other software tools, thereby reducing the learning curve required for maintaining the device.
Male DB-9 x1 for tDS-712(i)/718i-D and tDSM-712
10-Pin Removable Terminal Block x 1 for tDS-722(i)/732(i)/715(i)/725(i)/735(i)/718(i)/724(i)/734(i)
2200 Series
5-pin Removable Terminal Block x 1 for 2212i/2215i; x 2 for 2222i/2225i; x 3 for 2232i/2235i
Mounting
DIN-Rail
Case
Metal for tDSM-712; Plastic for others.
Environment
Operating Temperature
-25 ~ +75 °C
Storage Temperature
-30 ~ +80 °C
Humidity
10 ~ 90% RH, non-condensing
Note: COM1/COM2/COM3 = TCP Port 10001/10002/10003
2. Hardware Information
This chapter provides a detailed description of the front panel, the hardware specifications, the pin
assignments, the wiring notes and the dimensions for the tDS-700/DS-2200 series modules.
Incorporates any RS-232/422/485 serial device in Ethernet
Data transmission via Virtual COM or raw TCP connection
VxComm Driver for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows XP/7/8/2012/2016/10
Max. connections: 1 socket per serial port is suggested
Supports pair-connection (serial-bridge, serial-tunnel) applications
Supports TCP client-mode and TCP server-mode operations
Supports UDP responder for device discovery (UDP Search)
Static IP or DHCP network configuration
Easy firmware update via the Ethernet (BOOTP, TFTP)
Tiny Web server for configuration (HTTP)
Contains a 32-bit MCU that efficiently handles network traffic
10/100 Base-TX Ethernet, RJ-45 x1 (Auto-negotiating, auto MDI/MDIX, LED Indicators)
Supports 2-port Ethernet Switch (LAN Bypass), Daisy-Chain wire (Only DS-2200 Series)
Includes redundant power inputs: PoE (IEEE 802.3af, Class 1) and DC jack
Allows automatic RS-485 direction control
Power or Signal isolation for i versions
+/- 4 kV ESD protection
Male DB-9 or terminal block connector for easy wiring
Tiny form-factor and low power consumption
RoHS compliant with no Halogen
Cost-effective device servers
The tDS-700 series module is equipped with an RJ-45 jack that is used as the 10/100 Base-TX
Ethernet port and features networking capabilities, supports PoE power supply. The DS-2200 series
module is equipped with two RJ-45 jacks that are used as the 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet port and
features networking capabilities, only ETH1 supports PoE power supply. When an Ethernet link is
detected and an Ethernet packet is received, the Link/Act LED (Orange) indicator will be
illuminated. When power is supplied via PoE (Power-over-Ethernet), the PoE LED (Green) indicator
will be illuminated.
+12 to +48 VDC Jack
The tDS-700 series is equipped with a +12VDC to +48 VDC jack that can be used to connect a power
supply. The DS-2200 series is equipped with a +12VDC to +48 VDC terminal that can be used to
connect a power supply. If no PoE switch is available on site, a DC adapter can be used to power the
tDS-700/DS-2200 series module.
Operating Mode Switch
Run Mode: Firmware operation Init Mode: Configuration mode
For tDS-700/DS-2200 series modules, the operating mode switch is set to the Run position by
default. In order to update the firmware for the tDS-700/DS-2200 series module, the switch must
be moved from the Run position to the Init position. The switch must be returned to the Run
position after the update is complete.
Once power is supplied to the tDS-700/DS-2200 series module, the system LED indicator will
illuminate. An overview of the system LED functions is given below:
The following serial port LED indicators are tDS-718i-D only. You can change the serial interface via
web server. An overview of the serial Port LED functions is given below:
Serial COM Ports
The number of serial COM Ports available depends on the type of tDS-700/DS-2200 series module.
For more detailed information regarding the pin assignments for the Serial COM ports, refer to
The tDS-700/DS-2200 series modules include simple rail clips
on the bottom of the chassis that allow them to be reliably
mounted on a DIN-Rail or a wall. For more detailed
information regarding DIN-Rail Mounting, refer to the illustration
in figure below.
The following diagrams provide the dimensions of the tDS-700/DS-2200 series module and CA-002
cable that can be used as a reference when defining the specifications and the DC power supply
plug for any custom enclosures. All dimensions are in millimeters.