PLANET ICS-102 User Manual

ICS-100 / ICS-101 / ICS-102 ICS-102S15 / ICS-105A

User’s Manual

RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 over 100Base-FX / 10/100Base-TX Media Converter

User’s Manual of ICS-10x

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FCC Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is

operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the Instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be

required to correct the interference at whose own expense.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user

may be required to take adequate measures.

Energy Saving Note of the Device

This power required device does not support Standby mode operation.

For energy saving, please remove the DC-plug or push the hardware Power Switch to OFF position to disconnect the device from the power circuit.

Without removing the DC-plug or switch off the device, the device will still consume power from the power source. In the

view of Saving the Energy and reduce the unnecessary power consuming, it is strongly suggested to power off or to remove

the DC-plug for the device if this device is not intended to be active.

WEEE Warning

To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of

hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of electrical and electronic

equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of

WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.

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PLANET RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 over 10/100Base-TX/100Base-FX Media Converter User's Manual

FOR MODELS: ICS-100 / ICS-101 / ICS-102 / ICS-102S15 / ICS-105A REVISION: 1.5 (APRIL.2012) Part No.: 2080-AA3600-005

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................1

1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL......................................................................................................................... 1

1.3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................. 2

1.4 APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 2

1.5 PRODUCT FEATURES .................................................................................................................................. 4

1.6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................................... 5

2. INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................7

2.1 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................... 7

2.1.1 Product Layout .................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.1.2 LED Indicators................................................................................................................................................... 11

2.1.3 DB9 Pin Define.................................................................................................................................................. 11

2.1.4 ICS-10X Rear Panel.......................................................................................................................................... 12

2.2 INSTALL THE CONVERTER.......................................................................................................................... 12

2.2.1 Stand-alone Installation..................................................................................................................................... 12

2.2.2 Chassis Installation and Rack Mounting ........................................................................................................... 14

3. MANAGEMENT.............................................................................................................16

3.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................................ 16

3.2 REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 16

3.3 MANAGEMENT METHODS........................................................................................................................... 17

3.3.1 Web Management............................................................................................................................................. 17

3.3.2 Login the Media converter................................................................................................................................. 17

4. WEB CONFIGURATION...............................................................................................19

4.1 MAIN MENU .............................................................................................................................................. 19

4.2 SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................... 20

4.2.1 System Information ........................................................................................................................................... 20

4.2.2 Password Setting .............................................................................................................................................. 21

4.2.3 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................................................ 22

4.2.4 Factory Default.................................................................................................................................................. 24

4.2.5 System Reboot.................................................................................................................................................. 24

4.3 NETWORK CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................................... 25

4.4 OPERATION MODE .................................................................................................................................... 26

4.4.1 TCP Server Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 27

4.4.2 TCP Client Mode............................................................................................................................................... 32

4.4.3 UDP Client Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 33

4.4.4 Virtual COM Mode............................................................................................................................................. 34

4.4.5 Telnet Server Mode........................................................................................................................................... 42

4.4.6 Pair Connection– Local Mode ...........................................................................................................................47

4.4.7 Pair Connection – Remote Mode ......................................................................................................................48

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4.5 SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................. 52

4.6 SMTP...................................................................................................................................................... 54

5. SOFTWARE VCOM UTILITY.......................................................................................57

5.1 INSTALLING THE VCOM UTILITY ................................................................................................................ 57

5.2 SEARCH THE DEVICE................................................................................................................................. 60

5.3 VIRTUAL COM.......................................................................................................................................... 61

APPENDIX A.....................................................................................................................64

A.1 PLANET SMART DISCOVERY UTILITY ....................................................................................................... 64

A.2 DEVICE‘S RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 PIN ASSIGNMENTS ............................................................................. 65

A.3 DEVICE‘S RJ-45 PIN ASSIGNMENTS .......................................................................................................... 65

A.4 RJ-45 CABLE PIN ASSIGNMENT .................................................................................................................. 66

A.5 FIBER OPTICAL CABLE CONNECTION PARAMETER...................................................................................... 67

A.6 POWER INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................... 67

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1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing PLANET Serial over Fast Ethernet Media Converter – ICS-10x series. Terms of “Serial Media

Converter” means the products mentioned titled in the cover page of this User’s manual

1.1 Package Contents

Open the box of the Serial Media Converter and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items:

Check the contents of your package for following parts:

 Serial Media Converter x1  CD-ROM User's Manual x1  Quick Installation Guide x1  External 5VDC / 2.5A Power Adapter x 1

If any of these are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately, if possible, retain the carton including the

original packing material, and use them against to repack the product in case there is a need to return it to us for repair.

1.2 How to Use This Manual

This Media Convert e r Us er Man u al i s st r uc tu r ed as fo l lows:

 Section 2, Installation

It explains the functions of ICS-10x and how to physically install the ICS-10x.

 Section 3, Management

The chapter explains how to manage the converter by Web interface.

 Section 4, Web Configuration

It contains information about the Smart function of ICS-10x.

 Section 5, So ftware VCOM Utility

It explains the software VCOM how to use with the operation Virtual COM.

 Appendix A

It contains cable and Smart Discovery utility information of ICS-10x.

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1.3 Product Description

The Web-Smart ICS-10x series Media Converter / Device Server provide to converts Serial RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 communication interface over Fast Ethernet networking. There are RJ-45/SC/LC connectors and

single-mode/multi-mode media for your needs. Ethernet signal that allows two types of segments to connect easily,

efficiently and inexpensively. This converter can be used as a stand-alone unit or as a slide-in module to the PLANET

Media Converter Chassis (MC-700, MC-1500 and MC-1500R). It’s time saving expense for user and SI, no need to

replace the existing Serial equipment and software system.

It extends the distance of deploying Serial equipments and hosts. The selectable fiber-Optic wires on the basis of

distance are flexibly provided. Therefore, this product will perfectly satisfy the diverse demands while providing reliable

and efficient network solutions based on the distance and budgets of installation.

The ICS-10x make connected Serial equipment becomes IP-based. That also makes them be able to connect to a

TCP/IP networking immediately. Each Web-Smart converter is able to manage through the Web Interface. The powerful

Web-Smart Media Converter supports Application mode, Serial operation mode connect alarm and IP address, etc.

Management function helps reduce the amount of valuable time that a network administrator spends detecting and

locating network problems, otherwise it requires visual inspection of cabling and equipment. Multiple connection options

for large networking environment are available as well.

1.4 Applications

Access Control System – Traditional Installation

Most of the enterprise and government use access control plate and Mifare or RFID to authorize the entrance identity.

With traditional deploy, access control machine use RS-232 or RS-485 serial interface and cables connect to login server.

With connection to ICS-10x Serial over Fast Ethernet Converter, the access control machine is able to be extend over

longer distances via fiber optical interface. Or the ICS-10x can be linked to a xDSL router to get the internet access

capability; the access control can be set and monitored over the internet.

Figure 1-1 Serial Converter for Access Control System Application

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Process Control

To monitor, configure and manage the Robot conveyer including other machines in a manufacturing, PLC (Programmable

Logical Control) is required. The PLC is used to drive above the manufacturing machines process. The ICS-10x can be set

to TCP Server mode and connect the PLC. The administrator can configure and set command settings through Fast

Ethernet intranet to control the PLC, the administrator and workstation. There is no need to be always sets by the side of

the I/O machine.

Figure 1-2 Serial Converter for Factory PLC Application

RTU Data Collect – UDP Mode

Connect with RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) to collect and monitor the data of waves, signal and power utilization. ICS-10x

can be used to set-up UDP mode and send data over Fast Ethernet to Local server or over internet to remote server

automatically.

Figure 1-3 Serial Converter for Factory RTU Application

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Surveillance Motion Control – Pair Connection Mode

Using pair connection along with fiber optical patch cord, the ICS-10x extend RS-232/RS-485 interfaces distance from

surveillance and scanner to the control keyboard/joystick which is installed in the remote monitor center.

Figure 1-4 Serial Converter for Distance Extend Application

1.5 Product Features

Serial Interface

 One RS-232/422/485 port to one 10/100Base-TX or 100Base-FX Media Converter

 Cost effective solution for RS-232 to Ethernet application

 Supports RS-232, 4-wire RS-422 or 2/4-wire RS485 operation

 Asynchronous serial data rates up to 921600b/s

Ethernet Interface

 Complies with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u 10/100Base-TX, 100Base-FX standard

 Supports auto MDI/MDI-X function on RJ-45 Port

 Choice of fiber-connector from ST / SC / LC, multi-mode / single-mode fiber

Smart Functions

 Standard TCP/IP interface and versatile operation modes

 Software Protocol Support ARP, ICMP,TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP server, DHCP client, Telnet server/client

 Built-in IP-Base Web interface for remote management

 Serial Operation mode selected via Web management

 Pair Connection mode for connecting two serial devices over a network

 PLANET Smart Discovery utility automatically finds xxx devices on the network

 Firmware upgrade via HTTP protocol

Hardware

 Compact size for easy Installation:

 Standalone - Wall mountable or DIN-Rail mounting (Optional accessory)

 Co-work with PLANET MC family Media Chassis (MC-700/1500/1500R)

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 LED indicators for easy network diagnose

 Reset Button at the front panel for reset to factory default

1.6 PRODUCT SPECIFICAT ION

Products ICS-100 ICS-101 ICS-102 ICS-102S15 ICS-105A

Hardware Specification

Interface RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 Connector 3-in-1 DB9 Baud rate 300 to 921600bps Character Bits 5,6,7,8

Serial Port

Ethernet Port

Cable Twisted-pair

Protection Built-in 1.5KV magnetic isolation

LED Indicators

Management

Operation Mode

Parity type 1, 1.5/2 Stop Bit Odd, Even, None, Space, Mark Flow Control H/W, None

RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND

Signals

Standard

Connector RJ-45 ST SC LC

Fiber Mode - Multi-Mode Single-Mode

Transmission Mode

Distance 100m 2km 15km Depend of SFP module Optical

Wavelength

RS-422: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND

RS-485 (2-wire): Data+, Data-

RS-485 (4-wire): Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-

IEEE 802.3 Ethernet ,10Bas-T

IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet, 10/100Base-TX, 100Base-FX

Full-Duplex /

Half-Duple

- 1300nm 1310nm Depend of SFP module

50/125μm or 62.5/125μm

multi-mode fiber cable

System: Power

TP or Fiber Port: Link / Active

Serial Port: Link / Active

Web Management

PLANET VCOM Utility

PLANET Smart Discovery Utility

TCP Server

TCP Client

UDP Client

Virtual COM

Telnet Server

Pair Connection – Remote (Slave)

Pair Connection – Local (Master)

Full-Duplex

9/125μm

single-mode cable

Single-Mode

Multi-Mode

50 or 62.5/125μm

multi-mode fiber cable

9/125μm single-mode

cable

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Dimension (W x D x H) 97 x 70 x 26mm Weight 200g Power Supply External Power Adaptor 5V DC / 2A max. Power Consumption 5.5 Watts (maximum) Mechanical Metal

Operating Temperature: 0~50 Degree C

Environment

Emissions FCC Class A, CE Certification

Standards

Regulatory Approval Compatible Media Converter

Chassis Note. Reset Button at the rear panel for reset to factory default

Storage Temperature: -10~70 Degree C

Humidity: 10%~90% RH (operating)

5%~90% RH (Storage)

IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, 10Base-T

IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet, 100Base-TX / 100Base-FX

EIA/TIA RS-232/422/485

RoHS

MC-700 / 1500 / 1500R

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2. INSTALLATION

This section describes the hardware features and installation of the ICS-10x’s components on the desktop or shelf. For

easier management and control of the ICS-10x, familiarize yourself with its display indicators, and ports. Front panel

illustrations in this chapter display the unit LED indicators. Before connecting any network device to the Serial Media

Converter, please read this chapter completely.

2.1 Hardware Description

2.1.1 Product Layout

Figure 2-1 to Figure 2-6 shows layout and front panel of ICS-10x.

 ICS-100 – RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 over 10/100Base-TX

Figure 2-1 ICS-100 panel layout

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Figure 2-2 PLANET ICS-100 Front Panel

 ICS-101 – RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 over 100Base-FX (ST Interface)

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Figure 2-3 ICS-101 panel layout

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Figure 2-4 PLANET ICS-101 Front Panel

 ICS-102 / ICS-102S15 – RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 over 100Base-FX (SC Interface)

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Figure 2-5 ICS-102 / ICS-102S15 panel layout

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Figure 2-6 PLANET ICS-102 / ICS-102S15 Front Panel

 ICS-105A– RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 over 100Base-FX (LC Interface)

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Figure 2-7 ICS-105A panel layout

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Figure 2-8 PLANET ICS-105A Front Panel

2.1.2 LED Indicators

LED Color Function

PWR Green Lights

TP or Fiber Green

Serial Green

Lights

Blinks Lights

Lights

and off

Lights

and off

faster

To indicate that the Switch is powered on.

To indicate that the Fast Ethernet Port is successfully connecting to the network at 10Mbps or 100Mbps

To indicate the Fast Ethernet Port is receiving or sending data

To indicate that the RS-232 Port is connected successfully

To indicate the RS-422 Port is receiving or sending data

To indicate the RS-485 Port is receiving or sending data

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2.1.3 DB9 Pin Define

 DB9 Pin Define for RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485

DB9-PIN RS-232

1 DCD

2 RXD

3 TXD

4 DTR RX- Data B(-)

5 GND

6 DSR TX-

7 RTS RX+ Data A(+)

8 CTS TX+

9 RI

RS-422/485

4-wire

RS-485

2-wire

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2.1.4 ICS-10X Rear Panel

The rear panel of the converter indicates one DC jack, which accepts input power with 5V DC 2.5A.

■ ICS-10x series

Figure 2-9 Rear Panel of ICS-10x

1. The device is a power-required device, it means, it will not work till it is powered. If your networks should active all the time, please consider using UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) for your

Power

Notice:

device. It will prevent you from network data loss or network downtime.

2. In some area, installing a surge suppression device may also help to protect your Media Converter from being damaged by unregulated surge or current to the converter or the power adapter.

To press and release the RESET button. The ICS-10x will back to the factory default mode. Be sure that

you backup the current configuration of ICS-10x; else the entire configuration will be erased when

pressing the “RESET” button.

 Press and release the RESET button shortly, the device will be rebooted.

 Press the RESET button more than 10 seconds, the device will back to the factory default

mode; the entire configuration will be erased.

2.2 Install the Converter

This section describes how to install your ICS-10x Web Smart Media Converter and make connections to the converter.

Please read the following topics and perform the procedures in the order being presented. The hardware installation of

PLANET ICS-10x Web Smart Media Converter do not need software configuration. To install your ICS-10x on a desktop or

shelf, simply complete the following steps.

2.2.1 Stand-alone Installation

To install an ICS-10x stand-alone, on a desktop or shelf, simply complete the following steps:

Step 1: Turn off the power of the device/station in a network to which the ICS-10x will be attached. Step 2: Ensure that there is no activity in the network. Step 3: Attach RJ-45 / SC / ST Fiber cable from the ICS-10x to the network. Step 4: Attach RS-232/RS-485 cable from the ICS-10x to the want to connect devices. Step 5: Connect the 5VDC power adapter to the ICS-10x and verify that the Power LED lights up. Step 6: Turn on the power of the device/station; the PWR LED (Green) should light when all cables are attached.

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Figure 2-10 ICS-100 stand alone installation

Figure 2-11 ICS-101 / ICS-102 / ICS-102S15 stand alone installation

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Figure 2-12 ICS-105A stand alone installation

Please refers to APPENDIX-A for detailed wiring information of the ICS-10x.

To prevent from optic acceptor malfunction, check the both wires / transmitter before power on the

converter.

2.2.2 Chassis Installation and Rack Mounting

To install the Media Converter in a 10-inch or 19-inch with standard rack, follow the instructions described below. Step 1: Place your ICS-10x on a hard flat surface, with the front panel positioned towards your front side. Step 2: Carefully slide in the module until it is fully and firmly fitted into the slot of the chassis.

Figure 2-13 Insert a Media Converter into an available slot

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Step 3: Attach a rack-mount bracket to each side of the Chassis with supplied screws attached to the package. Step 4: After the brackets are attached to the chassis, use suitable screws to securely attach the brackets to the rack, as

shown in Figure 2-14.

Step 5: Precede with the steps 4 and steps 5 of session 2.2.1 Stand-alone Inst al l atio n to connect the network cabling

and supply power to your converter.

You must use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets. Damage caused to the parts by using incorrect screws would invalidate your warranty.

Figure 2-14 Mounting the Chassis in a Rack

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3. MANAGEMENT

This chapter describes how to manage the ICS-10x. Topics include:

- Overview

- Management methods

- Assigning an IP address to the ICS-10x

- Logging on to the ICS-10x

3.1 Overview

This chapter gives an overview of converter management. The ICS-10x provides a simply WEB browser interface. Using

this interface, you can perform various converter configuration and management activities, including:

 System  Network Configuration  Operation Mode  Serial Port Configuration  SMTP

Please refer to the following Chapter 4 for more details.

3.2 Requirements

■ Network cables.

For ICS-100: Use standard network (UTP) cables with RJ-45 connectors.

For ICS-101: Use Multi-mode fiber patch cord with ST connectors.

For ICS-102 / ICS-102S15: Use Multi-mode or Single-mode fiber patch cord with SC connectors.

For ICS-105A: Use Multi-mode or Single-mode fiber patch cord with LC connectors.

■ Subscriber PC installed with Ethernet NIC (Network Card)

■ Workstations of subscribers running Windows 98/ME, NT4.0, 2000/2003/XP/Win7, MAC OS X or later, Linux,

UNIX or other platform compatible with TCP/IP protocols.

■ Above PC installed with WEB Browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explore or Mozilla Firefox

It is recommended to use Internet Explore 6.0 or above to access Serial Media

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3.3 Management Methods

The way to manage the ICS-10x:

- Web Management via a network or dial-up connection

3.3.1 Web Management

The PLANET Web-Smart Media Converter provides a built-in browser interface. You can manage the ICS-10x remotely

by having a remote host with web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator or Mozilla Firefox.

Using this management method:

The ICS-10x must have an Internet Protocol (IP) address accessible for the remote host.

Figure 3-1 Web Management over Ethernet

3.3.2 Login the Media converter

Before you start configure the ICS-10x, please note the ICS-10x is configured through an Ethernet connection, make sure

the manager PC must be set on same the IP subnet address.

For example, the default IP address of the ICS-10x is 192.168.0.100, then the manager PC should be set at 192.168.0.x

(where x is a number between 1 and 254 except 100), and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

1. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 or above Web browser. Enter IP address http://192.168.0.100 (the factory-default IP

address) to access the Web interface.

2. When the following login screen appears, please enter the default username and password (default user name and

password is "admin"). Press Login to enter the main screen of ICS-10x. The login screen in Figure 3-2 appears.

Default IP Address: 192.168.0.100 Default Account: admin Default Password: admin

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