Rosslare MD-N32 Installation & Operating Manual
Serial to Ethernet Gateway
MD-N32
Installation & Operating Guide
November 2005
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................... 3
2. Specifications................................................................... 5
3. Connection and Configuration........................................ 6
3.1 Hardware Requirements .......................................................... 6
3.2 Software Requirements ............................................................ 6
3.3 onnecting the MD-N32:......................................................... 7 C
3.3.1.
Network Connection............................................................. 7
3.3.2. Serial Connection................................................................. 7
3.3.3. Power Connection................................................................ 7
3.4 onfiguring the MD-N32 .......................................................... 9 C
3.4.1. Software configuration overview........................................... 9
3.4.2. Running the Software.......................................................... 15
Appendix A. Limited Warranty .......................................... 17
Appendix B. Technical Support ........................................ 19
Introduction
1. Introduction
The MD-N32 is a Serial to Ethernet Gateway. You will require two
MD-N32's one connected to the PC and one connected to the
remote unit (unless connected to Rosslare's AC-215 unit in which
case you can use the PC's internal LAN card).
A Serial to Ethernet Gateway allows connectivity for systems with
legacy serial interface communication such as RS232 or RS485
with local networks and internet.
The concept is to send and receive information between varied
PC managed products (Access Control systems, Guard Control,
Security systems, etc.) via a local network or internet thus saving
on serial cabling installation. (Most of modern offices are already
networked).
As a compact Plug-In module, the MD-N32 can easily connect to
most products without modification. The module receives serial
communication, converts it to TCP/IP format , and sends it over the
LAN or internet to the PC and from the other end,
communications sent from the PC over the network , conv erts
back to serial format into the device.
All the setting and configuratio n is d o ne usi ng the "IIM7100A
Configuration tool" PC software, except when connected to
Rosslare's AC-215, in which case the configuration is done directly
from the AS-215 VeriTrax supplied with the AC-215 unit (see the
AC-215 manual for configuratio n instructions). Once the module is
configured, the information is saved in a non-volatile memory
within the module.
Both of the MD-N32's (the one connected to the end unit, and the
one connected to the computer) need to be configured on the
computer.
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Introduction
The MD-N32 has two indication LEDS, the green LED indicates LAN
connectivity (Link) and the red LED indicated Power Supply
operation (Power).
Figure 1: Front View of the MD-N32
RJ-45 Jack
D9-RS232 Jack
Power Jack
Figure 2: Rear View of the MD-N32
This Manual contains the following informati o n:
• Features and Specificati o ns
• Connection and Configuration
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Specifications
2. Specifications
Electrical Characteristics
Input Power 10-16VDC
Typical: 70mA Power consumption
Maximum: 100mA
Transmission and Connectivity Characteristics
Hardware Protocols TCP, UDP, IP, ARP, ICMP, Ethernet MAC
Network Interface 10/100 Base-T Ethernet (Auto Detection)
RJ-45 jack for LAN connection
Serial Port D9 Male Connector RS-232
Data 1,4, 6,7,8,9 –NC
2 – Rx
3 – Tx
5 – GND Signal
MCU 8bit MCU and 32K Flash
Serial Line Format 8-N-1, 8-O-1, 8-E-1, 7-O-1, 7-E-1
Serial Flow Control None, XON/XOFF
Transmission Speed 1200bps~115Kbps
Environmental Characteristics
Operating Temp. Range 32°F to 158° F (0°C to 70°C)
Operating Humidity 10 – 90% (non-condensing)
Dimensions
Height x Width x Depth 4.33"x2.48"x1.54" (110mmx63mmx 39mm)
Weight 0.203 Lbs. (92g)
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3. Connection and Configuration
3.1 Hardware Requirements
The following are the required hardware units used to connect the
MD-N32 to either the PC or remote Unit.
• Crossed linked RS-232 cable - 9 pin D type female plugs on
both sides.
• 2 Standard LAN cables - RJ45 plugs on both sides.
• 12V (200mA) DC power adaptor, connected to the unit's DC
jack.
• MD-14 RS485 to RS232 Converter (for RS485 unit s )
3.2 Software Requirements
The following are the requirements for the software installation of
the "IIM7100A Configuratio n Tool" PC s o ftware.
Your PC configuration must be able to support one of the
following Op erating system
• Windows
®
98/ME
• Windows
®
NT/2000/XP
One of the above Operating system must be installed on your
computer.
The PC must have a LAN network connection. Both the PC and
external unit need to be connected to the same LAN through a
HUB.
The PC must have an available D9 (9 pin) serial port.
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