Soyal AR-727CM Operation Manual

Operation Manual

10Base-T Ethernet Converter

AR-727CM

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1.1 Features ----------------------------------- 1

1.2 Specifications ----------------------------------- 1

1.3 Applications ----------------------------------- 1

2. Overview

2.1 Dimensions and mounting ----------------------------------- 2

2.2 LED Indicators ------------------------------------ 3

2.3 DIP Switch Settings ------------------------------------- 3

2.4 D-SUB Connector pin out ------------------------------------ 3

3. Configuration

3.1 Reset To Factory Default ----------------------------------- 4

3.2 DHCP Function ----------------------------------- 4

3.3 How to configure the IP address assigned to your AR-727CM device 5

3.3.1 Get IP address by using Net727i software ------------------------- 5

3.3.2 Get IP address by DHCP Server ----------------------------------- 8

3.3.3 Get IP address by Hyper-Terminal function of the Window ------- 10
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1. Introduction

The AR-727CM is an Ethernet to Serial Device Communication Controller. It

transparently routes the data between Ethernet Port and Serial Port. The Device
Server can be used in any application that need Ethernet and with a serial
communication port already.

1.1 Features

- Support Serial Port Freeze Function for High Security Use

- Support Lock Remote IP Function

- Provide TCP/IP Server Stack and DHCP function

- One asynchronous serial ports allow full-duplex, 8-bit, none parity data

transfers

- Serial port hardware handshaking with CTS and RTS selectable

- 10BASE-T NE2000 compatible Ethernet Controller

- Provide 256 Bytes Serial Buffer and 256 Bytes of TCP Buffer

- Auto Configuration of the IP and gateway addresses and subnet function

- Watchdog Timer included

- Remote Configuration Through Ethernet or Local Configuration via Serial

Port

- DIP Switch Selectable for RS-485 or RS-232 Interface

1.2 Specifications

- Ethernet : 10Base-T NE2000 compatible

- Serial Port : 2400~57600 bps, None Parity, 8 data, 1 stop bit

- Environment : -20°C to +75°C

- Power Suppiy (DC) : 9.0 ~ 24.0 VDC

- Power Consumption : 1.5W (max)

- Dimensions (mm) : 100 X 60 X 23

- Accessories : One DB9 Male Cable for RS-485/RS-232 and

Power

- Software and Utility : Net727i Setup Program in Floppy Disk or

CDROM.

1.3 Applications

Access Controller, Time Recorder, Industry Controller, etc.

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2. Overview

2.1 Dimensions and mounting

DIP-SW

RS-485

RS-232

5

GND

Ethernet Port

4

6

Rx ( Input )

Tx ( Output)

B ( - )

DB9

A ( + )

329

1

OFF

ACT

RS-485

RS-232

RS-485

RS-232

DHCP Enable

RUN Mode

Setup Mode

Link

Power

AR-727CM

OFFONOFF

ON

2

ON

OFF

OFF

1

ON

ON

ON

OFF

ON

3

OFF

4

BUSY

Serial TX

Serial RX

DC-IN

Serial Port

Power DC

Power DC

DHCP Disable

RESET

DIP-SW

SOYAL

How to install:

Screw length must no longer than 6mm.

 Remove Jumper if powered by External Adapter.
 Close Jumper if powered through DB9 (4,6).

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2.2 LED Indicators

AR-727CM’s top panel contains six LED indicators, as described in the following
table.

LED Name LED Color LED Function

Green Power is on. POWER

Off Power is off, or power error condition exits.

Yellow Media is connected. Link

Off Media is not connected.

Green 10 Mbps Ethernet connection. ACT

Off Ethernet cable is disconnected, or has a short.

Red Configuration Setup. BUSY

Off No.

Green Serial data is being received. Serial RX

Off Serial data is not being received.

Red Serial data is being transmitted. Serial TX

Off Serial data is not being transmitted.

2.3 DIP Switch Settings

DIP Switch 1 2 3 4

RS-232 ON OFF

Serial Setup Mode

Two Wire RS-485

ON

OFF ON

RS-232 ON OFF

Normal Run Mode and

Networking Setup

Two wire RS-485

OFF

OFF ON

DHCP Enable (Auto IP Address Configuration) ON

DHCP Disable (Auto IP Address Configuration) OFF

2.4 D-SUB Connector pin out
Function Pin Wire Color Type

DATA (A +) 1 Blue Bi-direction

Two Wire RS-485

DATA (B -) 9 Green Bi-direction

Data Transmit 2 White Output

Data Receive 3 Yellow Input

Signal Ground 5 Brown

Request to send (RTS) 8 Gray Output

RS-232

Clear to Send (CTS) 7 Purple Input

Power Source : V+ 6 Red

Power Input

Power Ground : V- 4 Black

Depend on JP1

Setting

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