Serial↔LAN / WLAN Converter
PBH-154 User Manual
Version 1.0
Sollae Systems Co., Ltd.
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Contents
1 Overview .................................................................................................................................. - 5 -
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................................ - 5 -
1.2 Features .................................................................................................................................................................. - 5 -
1.3 Application Examples ....................................................................................................................................... - 6 -
1.3.1 Wired LAN ................................................................................................................................................... - 6 -
1.3.2 Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................................................... - 8 -
1.4 Components ......................................................................................................................................................... - 9 -
1.5 Specification ...................................................................................................................................................... - 10 -
1.5.1 Hardware ................................................................................................................................................... - 10 -
1.5.2 Software ..................................................................................................................................................... - 10 -
1.6 Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................................ - 11 -
1.7 Interface .............................................................................................................................................................. - 12 -
1.7.1 Panel Layout ............................................................................................................................................. - 12 -
1.7.2 LED ............................................................................................................................................................... - 13 -
1.7.3 USB Device Port for connection with a PC ............................................................................... - 13 -
1.7.4 Function Button (Func) ....................................................................................................................... - 13 -
1.7.5 Supplying Power .................................................................................................................................... - 14 -
1.7.6 USB Host Port for Connection with WLAN adapter ............................................................. - 14 -
1.7.7 Serial Interface ........................................................................................................................................ - 15 -
1.7.8 Ethernet ...................................................................................................................................................... - 17 -
2 Operation Mode .................................................................................................................. - 18 -
2.1 Wired LAN Mode ............................................................................................................................................ - 18 -
2.2 Wireless LAN Mode ....................................................................................................................................... - 18 -
2.2.1 Infrastructure............................................................................................................................................ - 19 -
2.2.2 Ad-hoc ........................................................................................................................................................ - 20 -
2.2.3 Soft AP ........................................................................................................................................................ - 21 -
2.2.4 Key terms ................................................................................................................................................... - 22 -
2.2.5 Authentication and Security ............................................................................................................. - 22 -
3 WEB configuration .............................................................................................................. - 23 -
3.1 Connecting to PBH-154 ............................................................................................................................... - 23 -
3.1.1 Setting by Wireless LAN .................................................................................................................... - 23 -
3.1.2 Setting by wired LAN .......................................................................................................................... - 24 -
3.2 WEB Configuration ......................................................................................................................................... - 25 -
3.2.1 Procedures ................................................................................................................................................ - 25 -
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3.2.2 Connecting to WEB server ................................................................................................................ - 25 -
3.2.3 WEB configuration page .................................................................................................................... - 26 -
3.3 Available settings ............................................................................................................................................ - 27 -
3.3.1 Default values .......................................................................................................................................... - 27 -
3.3.2 Network ...................................................................................................................................................... - 28 -
3.3.3 Wireless LAN ............................................................................................................................................ - 29 -
3.3.4 Serial / Communication ...................................................................................................................... - 31 -
4 Communication Mode ........................................................................................................ - 33 -
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................................. - 33 -
4.2 TCP Server .......................................................................................................................................................... - 33 -
4.2.1 Key parameters ....................................................................................................................................... - 33 -
4.2.2 Examples .................................................................................................................................................... - 34 -
4.3 TCP Client ........................................................................................................................................................... - 35 -
4.3.1 Key parameters ....................................................................................................................................... - 35 -
4.3.2 Examples .................................................................................................................................................... - 35 -
5 System Management .......................................................................................................... - 36 -
5.1 Upgrading Firmware ...................................................................................................................................... - 36 -
5.1.1 Firmware .................................................................................................................................................... - 36 -
5.1.2 Processes ................................................................................................................................................... - 36 -
6 Additional Functions ........................................................................................................... - 37 -
6.1 Setting Password ............................................................................................................................................. - 37 -
6.2 Wireless LAN Authentication ..................................................................................................................... - 38 -
6.2.1 Using WEP ................................................................................................................................................ - 38 -
6.2.2 Using WPA-PSK ...................................................................................................................................... - 39 -
6.2.3 Using WPA-Enterprise.......................................................................................................................... - 39 -
6.2.4 Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................................ - 41 -
6.3 Frame delimiter ................................................................................................................................................ - 42 -
6.4 Factory Reset ..................................................................................................................................................... - 43 -
6.4.1 Factory reset procedure ...................................................................................................................... - 43 -
7 Checklist in Trouble ............................................................................................................. - 44 -
7.1 Connection Problem over TCP/IP ............................................................................................................ - 44 -
7.2 Data Communication Problem on the Serial Port .......................................................................... - 45 -
8 Related Materials ................................................................................................................. - 46 -
8.1 Documents ......................................................................................................................................................... - 46 -
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9 Technical Support and Warranty ...................................................................................... - 47 -
9.1 Technical Support ........................................................................................................................................... - 47 -
9.2 Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................. - 47 -
9.2.1 Refund ......................................................................................................................................................... - 47 -
9.2.2 Free Repair Services ............................................................................................................................. - 47 -
9.2.3 Charged Repair Services..................................................................................................................... - 47 -
10 Precaution and Exemption from Liability ....................................................................... - 48 -
10.1 Precaution........................................................................................................................................................... - 48 -
10.2 Exemption from Liability .............................................................................................................................. - 49 -
10.2.1 English version ........................................................................................................................................ - 49 -
10.2.2 French version ......................................................................................................................................... - 50 -
11 Revision History ................................................................................................................... - 52 -
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1 Overview
1.1 Overview
PBH-154 is a serial to Ethernet/WLAN converter that enables your serial devices to carry
robust networking capabilities. This serial to Ethernet/WLAN converter offers 4 serial ports
interfaced with RS232/RS422/RS485 and a frame delimiter for packet fragmentation.
PBH-154 comes preloaded with Soft AP so it can simply be linked to any devices with
WLAN by operating as an AP. It eases network construction with mobile devices such as
smartphones, tablet PCs and laptops where an AP is unavailable.
Ensuring reliable operation with industrial temperature range of -40℃~+85℃, along with
an overvoltage, reverse voltage and overcurrent protection circuit, makes this Serial to
Ethernet/WLAN converter suitable for harsh industrial environments.
To connect PBH-154 to wireless LAN, a USB wireless LAN adapter which uses a
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1.2 Features
RS232/RS422/RS485 to Ethernet and Wireless LAN converter
4 X RS232/RS422/RS485 (D-SUB 9 pin Male, up to 230,400bps)
Ethernet 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (Auto-Sensing)
IEEE 802.11 b/g
Infrastructure and Ad-hoc network
Soft AP (setting and connection through a smartphone or laptop without an AP
available)
Security options (Password, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK)
WPA Enterprise (EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP)
2 Communication modes (TCP Server, TCP Client)
Web configuration
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1.3 Application Examples
1.3.1 Wired LAN
1:1 Connection with a PC
Figure 1-1 1:1 connection with a PC
Multiple serial ports
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Figure 1-2 multiple serial ports
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Applied to LAN
Figure 1-3 applied to LAN
Applied to the Internet with an IP Share Router
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Figure 1-4 applied to the Internet with an IP share router
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Applied to a serial tunneling system
Figure 1-5 applied to a serial tunneling system
1.3.2 Wireless LAN
1:1 network with a PC
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1:1 network with a PC through an AP
Figure 1-7 1:1 network with a PC through an AP
Figure 1-6 1:1 network with a PC
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Internet connection with a xDSL/cable modem
1.4 Components
PBH-154’s body
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Figure 1-8 Internet connection with an xDSL/cable modem
DVD, including utilities and documents (optional)
USB WLAN adapter (optional)
DC 5V power adapter (optional)
RS232 cable (optional)
Mounter (optional)
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1.5 Specification
Power
Input Voltage
DC 5V (±0.5V) / USB
Current
Typically 235mA (without a USB WLAN adapter)
Dimension
180㎜ x 90㎜ x 24㎜
Weight
About 417g (without a USB WLAN adapter)
Interface
Serial
4 x RS232/422/485
(Baud Rate: 2,400bps ~ 230,400bps)
Network
10 Base-T / 100 Base-TX Ethernet
Auto MDI/MDIX (cable auto-sensing)
USB
IEEE802.11b/g
(Ralink RT3070/5370 chipset wireless adaptor required)
Temperature
Operating /
Storage
-40 ~ 85℃ (without a USB WLAN adapter)
Approval
KC, CE, FCC
RoHS
RoHS Compliant
Software
PHPoC Writer
Protocol
TCP, IP, DHCP, ARP, IEEE802.11b/g
WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise(EAP-TLS/TTLS, PEAP)
Communication
mode
TCP Server
TCP Passive Connection
TCP Client
TCP Active Connection
1.5.1 Hardware
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Table 1-1 hardware specification
Table 1-2 software specification
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1.6 Dimensions
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Figure 1-9 dimensions
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1.7 Interface
1.7.1 Panel Layout
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① LED: PWR, STS, TX, RX
② Ethernet port: 10/100M
③ USB Host port: USB Wireless LAN adaptor connection
④ USB Device port (Setup): For connecting to PHPoC Writer
⑤ Power port (DC 5V)
⑥ Function port (Func)
⑦ Serial port: RS232 / RS422 / RS485
Figure 1-10 panel layout
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LED
Name
Status
Action
Power
PWR
On
Supplying the power
Status
STS
Blinks
Initial mode
On
Button setup mode
Serial TX
TX1 ~ TX4
Blinks
Sending data to serial port
On
Connecting with TCP
Serial RX
RX1 ~ RX4
Blinks
Receiving data from serial port
On
Connecting with TCP
1.7.2 LED
Table 1-3 LED status on the top panel
Please refer to the [Table 7-1 LED status according to symptoms] for LED pattern
when there is a problem on PBH-154.
1.7.3 USB Device Port for connection with a PC
USB device port is for connection with a PC. You can access to PBH-154 via PHPoC Writer
after connecting a USB cable to this port. If USB cable is connected to PBH-154, data
communication is disabled because it goes into the firmware download mode.
Moreover, you can supply DC 5V power to PBH-154 through this port.
1.7.4 Function Button (Func)
If this button is pressed, PBH-154 operates in Button setup mode. This mode is used for
factory reset and setting parameters through Wireless LAN.
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1.7.5 Supplying Power
PBH-154 provides the following two ports for supplying power. You can choose one of
the two options.
Power port
The Power port uses DC 5V and its specification is as follows:
Figure 1-11 specification of power port
USB device port (Setup Port)
You can supply DC 5V power through this port. Note that unstable operation may be
occurred in case of supplying power via this port due to insufficient current. If a USB
cable is connected to PBH-154, data communication is disabled because it goes into
the firmware download mode.
1.7.6 USB Host Port for Connection with WLAN adapter
PBH-154 provides a USB host port for a USB WLAN adapter. You can connect PBH-154 to
Wireless LAN by connecting the WLAN adapter to this port. Note that you cannot use
Ethernet (Wired LAN) while using this port.
To connect PBH-154 to wireless LAN, a USB wireless LAN adapter which uses a
RT3070/RT5370 chipset of Ralink Corporation is required.
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Number
Name
Description
level
type
Etc.
1
DCD
Data Carrier Detect
RS232
IN
N/C
2
RXD
Receive Data
RS232
IN
required
3
TXD
Transmit Data
RS232
OUT
required
4
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
(always output active signal)
RS232
OUT
optional
5
GND
Ground
Ground
-
required
6
DSR
Data Set Ready
RS232
IN
optional
7
RTS
Request To Send
RS232
OUT
optional
8
CTS
Clear To Send
RS232
IN
optional
9
RI
Ring Indicator
RS232
IN
N/C
1.7.7 Serial interface
PBH-154 provides four serial ports interfaced with D-SUB 9 pin male connectors and you
can select the type among RS232, RS422 or RS485.
Figure 1-12 D-SUB 9 pin male connector
Pin Assignment in RS232
N/C: Not Connected
Table 1-4 pin assignment in RS232
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Pin Assignment in RS422
Number
Name
Description
level
type
Etc.
9
TX +
Transmit Data +
RS422
OUT
required
1
TX -
Transmit Data -
RS422
OUT
required
4
RX +
Receive Data +
RS422
IN
required
3
RX -
Receive Data -
RS422
IN
required
5
GND
Ground
- - required
Number
Name
Description
level
type
Etc.
9
TRX +
Data +
RS485
IN/OUT
required
1
TRX -
Data -
RS485
IN/OUT
required
5
GND
Ground
- - required
Parameter
Value
The number of port
4
Serial type
RS232 / RS422 / RS485
Baud rate
2,400 ~ 230,400 [bps]
Parity
NONE / EVEN / ODD / MARK / SPACE
Data bit
8 or 7 (7 data bit is only available on using Parity)
Stop bit
1 or 2
Flow control
NONE, RTS/CTS, Xon/Xoff
Table 1-5 pin assignment in RS422
Pin Assignment in RS485
Table 1-6 pin assignment in RS485
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Serial Port Specification
Table 1-7 serial port parameters
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Number
Name
Direction
1
TX+
Output
2
TX-
Output
3
RX+
Input 4 -
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Input
7 - -
8 - -
Color
LED status
Description
Green
On
Connected to network
Off
Not connected to network
Blink
Receiving or transmitting network data
Yellow
On
Connected to 100M Ethernet
Off
Connected to 10M Ethernet
1.7.8 Ethernet interface
PBH-154 has an Ethernet port which supports 10/100M bit Ethernet. Both direct and
cross over cable can be used because it automatically detects the type of cable.
Figure 1-13 Ethernet connector interface (RJ45)
Ethernet port interface (RJ45)
LED indicator of RJ45
Table 1-8 RJ45 the Ethernet port interface
Table 1-9 LED indicator of RJ45
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2 Operation Mode
2.1 Wired LAN Mode
PBH-154 operates in LAN mode when you connect a LAN cable. To use this mode, you
are required to either remove a USB wireless LAN adapter or set WLAN disabled.
Figure 2-1 1:1 network with a PC
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2.2 Wireless LAN Mode
If the USB WLAN adapter is connected, PBH-154 operates in WLAN mode.
PBH-154 supports IEEE802.11b/g. IEEE802.11 standard that is called Wi-Fi has three
network topologies: Infrastructure, Ad-hoc and Soft AP mode.
For security, PBH-154 supports WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA-Enterprise (EAP-TLS/TTLS, PEAP).
To connect PBH-154 to wireless LAN, a USB wireless LAN adapter which uses a
RT3070/RT5370 chipset of Ralink Corporation is required.
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2.2.1 Infrastructure
In this mode, every wireless LAN station communicates through an Access Point (AP),
which is able to interface with both Wireless LAN and Ethernet, so that all stations can be
connected to Ethernet.
Figure 2-2 infrastructure mode
Figure 2-3 setting of Infrastructure
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2.2.2 Ad-hoc
This is an easy way to set up network since wireless LAN stations communicate each
other without an AP in this mode. It is suitable for a small scale network if wired LAN is not
available. Usually, it is called peer-to-peer mode.
Figure 2-4 Ad-hoc mode
Figure 2-5 setting of Ad-hoc
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2.2.3 Soft AP
Soft AP (Software embedded Access Point) is a mode that a wireless client can act as an
AP through software embedded AP functions. Using this mode, the wireless client allow
you to communicate with not only laptops and smartphones but also devices without Adhoc function.
PBH-154 supports Soft AP function. While operating in this function, it has 192.168.0.1 as
its IP address and assigns one of 192.168.X.X IP addresses to each client. (A simple DHCP
server)
Figure 2-6 Soft AP mode
You can set Soft AP function manually on [Wireless LAN] section like the figure below.
Figure 2-7 setting of Soft AP
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2.2.4 Key terms
SSID(Service Set Identifier)
It is a name to identify the particular wireless LAN. So every single station should
have the same SSID to communicate in the network. In the case of infrastructure
mode, you have to set the same SSID of an AP to PBH-154. Otherwise, it will not
communicate at all. The maximum length of this parameter is 31 bytes and the
default is “sollae”.
Channel
Wireless LAN stations communicate through the ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and
Medical) band which has the range of frequencies around 2.4GHz. IEEE 802.11
specification divides this band into 14 channels in every 5MHz. If you install more
than one wireless network in the same area, the channels should be set more than 4
channels apart to avoid interferences.
2.2.5 Authentication and Security
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Authentication
A wireless LAN station should get authentication from the AP in the infrastructure
network. There are two methods for the authentication, Open System and Shared Key.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
The WEP is a security protocol for wireless LAN. You need to set 64 bit or 128 bit key.
You can use both hexadecimal and ASCII code for this.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
WPA is a security standard for users of devices equipped with Wi-Fi wireless
connection. It is expected to replace the original Wi-Fi security standard, Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP), compensating the weakness of it. There are two modes
about the user authentication in WPA security. One is Enterprise which has an
authentication server and the other is PSK (Pre-Shared Key) which does not have any
servers.
WPA2
As final security of Wireless LAN, The Counter Mode with Cipher Block Changing
Message Authentication Code Protocol (CCMP) was suggested for IEEE80211i
(Wireless LAN standard) to replace the TKIP. CCMP uses Advanced Encryption
Standard (AES) which is adopted by WPA2. WPA 2 has also both Enterprise and PSK
mode.
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3 WEB configuration
3.1 Connecting to PBH-154
3.1.1 Setting by Wireless LAN
Button setup mode allows you to set parameters through wireless LAN as follows:
① Connecting to a USB WLAN adapter.
② Supplying power.
③ Entering button setup mode.
Push the Function(Func.) button shortly. STS led will be ON.
④ Connecting to Wireless LAN using Soft AP.
Connect your laptop or smartphone to Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) network using PBH-
154’s Soft AP function. The SSID is “phpoc_MAC Address’s last 6 digit”. (e.g.
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Figure 3-1 connecting Wireless LAN using Soft AP
⑤ Checking IP address.
After connection, PBH-154 has 192.168.0.1 as its IP address and assigns one of
192.168.X.X IP addresses to each client.
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3.1.2 Setting by wired LAN
A WEB browser and LAN adaptor are required on your PC.
① LAN Connection
Connect PBH-154 to your PC via a LAN cable.
② USB Connection
Connect PBH-154 to your PC via a USB cable.
Device driver will be automatically installed when you connect PBH-154 to your PC.
When automatic installation fails, download and install the driver on ST Micro's
web site.
STM32 USB Virtual Com Port Driver Download page:
http://www.st.com/web/catalog/tools/FM147/CL1794/SC961/SS1533/PF257938
③ Finding assigned IP address
After connecting to PHPoC Writer, check the assigned IP address on Network
information.
Figure 3-2 finding assigned IP address
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3.2 WEB Configuration
3.2.1 Procedures
Figure 3-3 WEB configuration
3.2.2 Connecting to WEB server
Input the IP address of PBH-154 on the address bar. If you use button setup mode,
please connect to 192.168.0.1.
Figure 3-4 mobile web browser (Wireless LAN)
Figure 3-5 a PC web browser (Wired LAN)
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3.2.3 WEB configuration page
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Name
Default values
Network
Local IP Address
DHCP
(Assigned IP address check required)
Wireless LAN
WLAN
Disable
Topology
Infrastructure
SSID
sollae
Security
None
Serial /
Communication
(COM1~4)
Serial Type
RS232
Baud Rate
115,200bps
Parity
NONE
Data Bits
8
Stop Bit
1
Flow Control
NONE
Communication mode
TCP Server
Local Port
COM1: 14700
COM2: 14701
COM3: 14702
COM4: 14703
3.3 Available settings
3.3.1 Default values
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3.3.2 Network
IP address type
You can choose either Static IP address or Dynamic IP (DHCP) address to assign PBH154’s IP address.
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Figure 3-7 Network parameter
IP address444444444444
This is a text box to set a static IP address of PBH-154. If you want to use DHCP, IP
address will be assigned automatically.
Subnet mask
When you select Static IP address option, a Subnet mask should be set in this text
box.
Gateway IP address
When you select Static IP address option, a Gateway IP address of user’s network
should be set in this box. Gateway is needed to connect with other networks. If it is
not correct, Internet or inter network communication will not be possible.
DNS IP address
When you select Static IP address option, a DNS IP address of user’s network should
be set in this box.
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3.3.3 Wireless LAN
WLAN
You can choose whether to use the WLAN.
WLAN topology
You can choose one among these mode: Infrastructure, Ad-hoc and soft AP mode. In
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Figure 3-8 wireless LAN parameter
the Infrastructure mode, PBH-154 and wireless LAN devices communicate with each
other through an AP(Access point). Ad-hoc and Soft AP mode do not need an AP.
These modes only need wireless devices.
Channel
In the case of Ad-hoc and Soft AP mode, you can select a channel which is used to
form a wireless link. If you have to set two or more networks in the same place, we
recommend you to give space more than 4 channels between each of the networks.
This helps to avoid the interference.
SSID(Service Set Identifier)
SSID is for identification of wireless networks. SSID of PBH-154 should match with
AP’s SSID, because wireless devices need the same SSID for communication. The
default value is “sollae”.
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Type
Description
Infrastructure
Ad-hoc
Soft-AP
None
No security set
O O O
WEP
64, 128 bit key
O O O
WPA-PSK
8~63 bytes key
O X X
WPA2-PSK
8~63 bytes key
O X X
Shared Key
The authentication can be divided to two big parts. One is Open-System and the
other is Shared-Key. The first one consists 2 frames: request and response. Because
there is no checking process, the shared key is not needed in this mode. The second
one uses shared key for the authentication.
WLAN Authentication supported by PBH-154 and usable authentication for each
topology are as follows.
Table 3-2 WLAN Authentication
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3.3.4 Serial / Communication
Type
Description
None
Disable parity bit
Even
Add a parity bit to make number of 1 to be even number
Odd
Add a parity bit to make number of 1 to be odd number
Mark
Add a parity bit of 1
Space
Add a parity bit of 0
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Figure 3-9 serial/communication parameter
Serial type
You can select a type of serial communications in this combo box. PBH-154 has
RS232, RS422 (Full duplex) and RS485 (Half duplex) interface.
Baud rate
Select a baud rate (2,400~230,400bps) for serial data communication. The unit is
bit/sec.
Parity
You can make a decision whether you use the parity bit or not with this option. There
are five different options below.
Table 3-3 options of parity
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Type
Description
None
Disable flow control
RTS/CTS
Using RTS/CTS pins for flow control (hardware)
Xon/Xoff
Xon/Xoff flow control (software)
Data bit
Choose the length of data bits. The options are 7 and 8 bits. Its default value is 8 and
7 data bit is only available on using Parity.
Stop bit
Choose the length of stop bit. The options are 1 and 2 bit(s). Its default value is 1.
Flow control
Select a method of flow control. The options are None, RTS/CTS and Xon/Xoff.
Table 3-4 options of flow control
Frame delimiter [HEX]
This box is for setting a frame delimiter. Using this function, you can control the
network packets by specific characters. Character must be the hexadecimal. Max
length is 4 bytes.
Communication mode
Select a communication mode of PBH-154. The options are a Server and a Client.
Server IP address
This box is for setting an IP address of server which is going to be connected with
PBH-154. This could be set under a client mode.
Server port
When PBH-154 is in Client mode, the server’s local port which is listening should be
configured at this box.
Listen port
This item is a port number which will wait to listen in case of a server mode.
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4 Communication Mode
Mode
Description
Connection
TCP Server
Wait connection request from TCP clients.
Passive
TCP Client
Send connection request to a TCP server.
Active
4.1 Overview
There are two types of connection to communicate with a remote host.
Table 4-1 comparison of communication mode
4.2 TCP Server
In this mode, PBH-154 listens to receive a TCP connection request from remote hosts.
After receiving the request, and the connection is established, PBH-154 converts the raw
data from the serial port to TCP/IP data and sends it to the network and vice versa.
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4.2.1 Key parameters
Local Port
This is a server’s port number which is used in TCP connection.
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4.2.2 Examples
Time
States
~
PBH-154 listens to connection requests
①
Remote host sends a connection request (SYN) segment
~
Processes of the connection
②
The connection is established
~
Data communication is implemented on both sides
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Figure 4-1 time chart
Table 4-2 states of each point
Notice the blue arrow above that the data “123” from the serial port has been sent
before establishing a connection. In this case, the data cannot be sent or received.
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Time
States
①
PBH-154 sends a connection request segment right after it boots
up. ~ processes of TCP connection
②
The connection is established.
~
data communication on both sides
4.3 TCP Client
In this mode, PBH-154 sends request segments to a TCP server with information of
[Server IP Address] and [Server Port]. Once a host is listening, the connection will be
established. After then, PBH-154 converts the raw data from the serial port to TCP/IP data,
and sends them to the network and vice versa.
4.3.1 Key parameters
Server IP Address
[Server IP Address] is an address of TCP server.
Server Port
[Server Port] is a port number of TCP server.
4.3.2 Examples
Figure 4-2 time chart
Table 4-3 states of each point
Notice the blue arrow above that the data “123” from the serial port has been sent
before establishing a connection. In this case, the data cannot be sent or received.
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5 System Management
5.1 Upgrading Firmware
5.1.1 Firmware
Firmware is a type of software to operate PBH-154. If there are in need of adding
functions or fixing bugs, the firmware can be modified and released. For this reason, we
recommend using the latest version of the firmware.
5.1.2 Processes
Downloading the latest firmware
Download the latest firmware file uploaded at our website.
Connecting the USB port
Connect setup port of PBH-154 to local PC via USB cable.
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Run PHPoC Writer program for sending the Firmware file
Run the program on PHPoC Writer.
Checking firmware file and Sending
① Select firmware file.
② Click ( ) button, and send firmware file.
Figure 5-1 sending firmware file
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6 Additional Functions
6.1 Setting Password
A password can be used to protect PBH-154 from changing environmental parameters by
non-qualified hosts. The maximum length is 8 bytes of alphabet or number.
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Figure 6-1 password setting
If a password for PBH-154 is set, the following window will be shown.
① User Name: It is not required. Leave blank or put a random name.
② Password: It should be the same as a password that was set through the web.
Figure 6-2 authentication with a password
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6.2 Wireless LAN Authentication
Type
Digit
Example
WEP64 (64bits)
ASCII
5
abcde
WEP128 (128bits)
ASCII
13
0123456789abc
6.2.1 Using WEP
Usable WLAN topology
Ad-hoc, Infrastructure and Soft AP
AP settings
Set parameters such as authentication mode (open / shared) and key length (64 / 128)
on your AP. If you do not know how to set the parameters, refer to its manual or ask
the manufacturer.
PBH-154 settings
Input WEP Key, which is set on the AP, in [Shared Key] text box of [Wireless LAN]
section.
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Figure 6-3 shared key settings
Table 6-1 WEP key settings
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6.2.2 Using WPA-PSK
Protocol
required configurations
EAP-TLS
ID of radius server account, client certificate
EAP-TTLS
ID and passphrase of radius server account
PEAP
ID and passphrase of radius server account
Usable WLAN topology
Infrastructure
AP settings
Set WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK and related parameters on your AP. If you do not know
how to set AP’s parameters, refer to your AP manual or ask its manufacturer.
PBH-154 settings
Input WPA-PSK Key, which is set on the AP, in [Shared Key] text box of [Wireless LAN]
section. (See the Figure 6-3 shared key settings)
The length of Key for WPA-PSK should be 8 ~ 63 characters.
6.2.3 Using WPA-Enterprise
Configuration of the Access Point
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Set WPA-Enterprise for authentication and radius server to communicate. If you do
not know how to set AP’s parameters, refer to your AP manual or ask its manufacturer.
PBH-154 supports EAP-TLS / TTLS and PEAP.
Configuration of the product
Click configuration button ( ) and select WLAN tab. select one of authentication
protocols on 802.1X item in the Security Settings.
Table 6-2 802.1X item
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How to use EAP-TLS
In the case of EAP-TLS, a certificate is needed to save by PHPoC Writer.
The procedures are as follows:
① Configure the ID of radius server account
② Click [Certificate] button
Figure 6-4 certificate button
③ Save the client certificate made by radius server
Figure 6-5 saving client certification
④ Input password for the certificate
⑤ Check the information of the certificate
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6.2.4 Advanced Settings
You can configure advanced settings for WLAN. We recommend using the default values
if you do not have any problem with it.
Figure 6-6 advanced Settings
PHY Mode
You have three options for PHY mode: [802.11], [802.11b] and [802.11b/g].
Short Preamble
Under a good condition of WLAN environment, you can expect a slight improvement
of performance by enabling this option. Otherwise, it is better to disable this option.
Short Slot
Using this option, you can expect some improvement in WLAN performances. If you
are in bad condition of WLAN environment, it is better to disable this option.
CTS Protection
Using this option, you can expect some improvement in WLAN performances under
WLAN environment in both 802.11b and 802.11g devices.
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6.3 Frame delimiter
Frame delimiter is a value that is used when PBH-154 separates TCP segments before
sending them to network. Because TCP is a reliable stream transport service, in fact, it is
not important how the segments are divided. However, some application needs the
separation. By using this function, you can separate TCP segments based on frames of serial
data protocol.
Figure 6-7 configuration frame delimiter parameter
Figure 6-8 example of delimiter
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6.4 Factory Reset
Step
Procedure
Status of PBH-154
Status of
STS LED
1
Press the Function button shortly
(less than 1sec.)
Enter to button setup
mode
On
2
Keep pressing the Function
button over 5 seconds.
Ready to reset
Blinks rapidly
3
Check STS LED
after 5 seconds.
Reset enabled
Off
4
After the step 3, release the
function button within 2 seconds
Progressing
initialization
On
5
Rebooting automatically
Initial state
Off
It is a function to physically initialize all the setting.
6.4.1 Factory reset procedure
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If you keep pressing the function button over 2 seconds after the step 3, product
state will return to the step 2.
Soft AP function will be activated in the button setup mode. Thus, STS LED can be
blink if a wireless LAN client is linked.
Table 6-3 factory reset procedure
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7 Checklist in Trouble
Symptoms
LED status
Not connecting a LAN cable or a
USB WLAN adapter
RX1 and TX1 LED are blink alternately
Not connecting to the WLAN
RX2 and TX2 LED are blink alternately
Without obtaining an IP address
by DHCP
TX1, RX2 and RX1, TX2 are blink alternately
When you have problem with PBH-154, make sure all the followings first.
7.1 Connection Problem over TCP/IP
Connection with the network
Check if PBH-154 is successfully connected in network.
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Table 7-1 LED status according to symptoms
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TCP Server side
TCP Client side
Local IP Address, Local Port, Subnet
Mask, Gateway IP Address, DNS IP
Address and etc.
Local IP Address, Server’s IP Address,
Server’s Port, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP
Address, DNS IP Address, and etc.
Checking parameters related with TCP/IP
When PBH-154 has a private IP address, an IP address of a PC and PBH-154 need to
be on the same network. Check if the IP address and local port number are correct.
In the case of a fixed IP address, related items such as subnet mask, gateway IP
address and DNS IP address should be configured.
Table 7-2 major parameters related with TCP/IP
PING Test
Confirm the connection over the network by PING test. If PBH-154 does not send any
reply from the request, check the network environment.
Network Firewall
In the case of networks with strong security, the access may be denied by their
firewall. Under this circumstance, consult the network administrator to release ports
you want to use. (Ex: TCP 14700, TCP 80)
Communication Mode
To make TCP connection, both a server and client must exist. If there are only servers
or clients, TCP connection cannot be established.
7.2 Data Communication Problem on the Serial Port
Connection of Pins
Check if each connection of pins is right. Refer to the chapter 1.7.7 Serial interface to
find out the pin assignment. In the case of using a cable, you should choose the right
type of cable for the device.
You must connect the Ground pin to your device when using RS422 or RS485 as
well as RS232.
Setting parameters
Check if all the serial port parameters such as Baud Rate, Data bit, Stop bit and Parity
are properly set.
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8 Related Materials
8.1 Documents
You can find each document on our web site or included DVD in your package.
Datasheet
CE certificate
Declaration of RoHS Compliance
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9 Technical Support and Warranty
9.1 Technical Support
If you have any question regarding operation of the product, visit Customer Support FAQ
corner and the message board on Sollae Systems’ web site or send us an email at the
following address:
E-mail: support@eztcp.com
Website Address for Customer Support: http://www.eztcp.com/en/support/
9.2 Warranty
9.2.1 Refund
Upon the customer’s request to refund the product within two weeks after purchase,
Sollae Systems will refund the product.
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9.2.2 Free Repair Services
For product failures occurring within 2 years after purchase, Sollae Systems provides free
repair services or exchange the product. However, if the product failure is due to user’s
fault, repair service fees will be charged or the product will be replaced at user’s expense.
9.2.3 Charged Repair Services
For product failures occurring after the warranty period (2 years) or resulting from user’s
fault, repair service fees will be charged and the product will be replaced at user’s expense.
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10 Precaution and Exemption from Liability
10.1 Precaution
Sollae Systems is not responsible for product failures occurring due to user’s
alternation of the product.
Specifications of the product are subject to change without prior notice for
performance improvement.
Sollae Systems does not guarantee successful operation of the product if the
product was used under conditions deviating from the product specifications.
Reverse engineering of firmware and applications provided by Sollae Systems is
prohibited.
Use of firmware and applications provided by Sollae Systems for purposes other
than those for which they were designed is prohibited.
Do not use the product in an extremely cold or hot place or in a place where
vibration is severe.
Do not use the product in an environment in which humidity is high or a lot of oil
exists.
Do not use the product where there is caustic or combustible gas.
Sollae Systems does not guarantee normal operation of the product under the
conditions a lot of noise exists.
Do not use the product for a purpose that requires exceptional quality and
reliability relating to user’s injuries or accidents – aerospace, aviation, health care,
nuclear power, transportation, and safety purposes.
Sollae Systems is not responsible for any accident or damage occurring while using
the product.
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10.2 Exemption from Liability
10.2.1 English version
In no event shall Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. and its distributors be liable for any damages
whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of profit, operating cost for
commercial interruption, loss of information, or any other financial loss) from the use or
inability to use the PBH-154 even if Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. or its distributors have been
informed of such damages.
The PBH-154 is not designed and not authorized for use in military applications, in
nuclear applications, in airport applications or for use in applications involving explosives,
or in medical applications, or for use in security alarm, or for use in a fire alarm, or in
applications involving elevators, or in embedded applications in vehicles such as but not
limited to cars, planes, trucks, boats, aircraft, helicopters, etc..
In the same way, the PBH-154 is not designed, or intended, or authorized to test,
develop, or be built into applications where failure could create a dangerous situation that
may result in financial losses, damage to property, personal injury, or the death of people
or animals. If you use the PBH-154 voluntarily or involuntarily for such unauthorized
applications, you agree to subtract Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. and its distributors from all
liability for any claim for compensation.
Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. and its distributors entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall
be Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. and its distributors option for the return of the price paid for, or
repair, or replacement of the PBH-154.
Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. and its distributors disclaim all other warranties, either expressed
or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the PBH-154 including accompanying
written material, hardware and firmware.
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10.2.2 French version
Documentation
La documentation du boîtier PBH-154 est conçue avec la plus grande attention. Tous les
efforts ont été mis en œuvre pour éviter les anomalies. Toutefois, nous ne pouvons garantir
que cette documentation soit à 100% exempt de toute erreur. Les informations présentes
dans cette documentation sont données à titre indicatif. Les caractéristiques techniques
peuvent changer à tout moment sans aucun préavis dans le but d'améliorer la qualité et les
possibilités des produits.
Copyright et appellations commerciales
Toutes les marques, les procédés, les références et les appellations commerciales des
produits cités dans la documentation appartiennent à leur propriétaire et Fabricant respectif.
Conditions d’utilisations et limite de responsabilité
En aucun cas Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. ou un de ses distributeurs ne pourra être tenu
responsable de dommages quels qu'ils soient (intégrant, mais sans limitation, les
dommages pour perte de bénéfice commercial, interruption d'exploitation commerciale,
perte d’informations et de données à caractère commercial ou de toute autre perte
financière) provenant de l'utilisation ou de l'incapacité à pouvoir utiliser le boîtier PBH-154,
même si Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. ou un de ses distributeurs a été informé de la possibilité
de tels dommages.
Le boîtier PBH-154 est exclusivement prévu pour un usage en intérieur, dans un
environnement sec, tempéré (+10 °C à +40°C) et non poussiéreux. Le boîtier PBH-154 n’est
pas prévu, ni autorisé pour être utilisé en extérieur, ni de façon embarquée dans des engins
mobiles de quelque nature que ce soit (voiture, camion, train, avion, etc…), ni en milieu
explosif, ni dans des enceintes nucléaires, ni dans des ascenseurs, ni dans des aéroports, ni
dans des enceintes hospitaliers, ni pour des applications à caractère médical, ni dans des
dispositifs de détection et d’alerte anti-intrusion, ni dans des dispositifs de détection et
d’alerte anti-incendie, ni dans des dispositifs d’alarme GTC, ni pour des applications
militaires.
De même, le boîtier PBH-154 n’est pas conçu, ni destiné, ni autorisé pour expérimenter,
développer ou être intégré au sein d’applications dans lesquelles une défaillance de celui-ci
pourrait créer une situation dangereuse pouvant entraîner des pertes financières, des
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dégâts matériel, des blessures corporelles ou la mort de personnes ou d’animaux. Si vous
utilisez le boîtier PBH-154 volontairement ou involontairement pour de telles applications
non autorisées, vous vous engagez à soustraire Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. et ses distributeurs
de toute responsabilité et de toute demande de dédommagement.
En cas de litige, l'entière responsabilité de Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. et de ses distributeurs
vis-à-vis de votre recours durant la période de garantie se limitera exclusivement selon le
choix de Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. et de ses distributeurs au remboursement de votre
produit ou de sa réparation ou de son échange. Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. et ses distributeurs
démentent toutes autres garanties, exprimées ou implicites.
Tous les boîtiers PBH-154 sont testés avant expédition. Toute utilisation en dehors des
spécifications et limites indiquées dans cette documentation ainsi que les court-circuit, les
chocs, les utilisations non autorisées, pourront affecter la fiabilité, créer des
dysfonctionnements et/ou la destruction du boîtier PBH-154 sans que la responsabilité de
Sollae Systems Co., Ltd. et de ses distributeurs ne puissent être mise en cause, ni que le
boîtier PBH-154 puisse être échangé au titre de la garantie.
Rappel sur l’évacuation des équipements électroniques usagés
Le symbole de la poubelle barré présent sur le boîtier PBH-154 indique que vous ne
pouvez pas vous débarrasser de ce dernier de la même façon que vos déchets courants.
Au contraire, vous êtes responsable de l’évacuation du boîtier PBH-154 lorsqu’il arrive en
fin de vie (ou qu’il est hors d’usage) et à cet effet, vous êtes tenu de le remettre à un
point de collecte agréé pour le recyclage des équipements électriques et électroniques
usagés. Le tri, l’évacuation et le recyclage séparés de vos équipements usagés permettent
de préserver les ressources naturelles et de s’assurer que ces équipements sont recyclés
dans le respect de la santé humaine et de l’environnement. Pour plus d’informations sur les
lieux de collecte des équipements électroniques usagés, contacter votre mairie ou votre
service local de traitement des déchets.
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11 Revision History
Date
Version
Description
Author
2014.08.14
1.0
○ Initial release
Amy Kim
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