Longshine LCS-844MT User Manual

RS-232/422/485 to 100Base-FX Device Server User’s Manual

6 2 Hardware Description Product Overview The Device Server features complete Ethernet and TCP/IP network support that allows devices in industry w

7 Product Illustrations FRear DIP Switches Power LEDPower ConnectorFiber LEDsRS-232/422/485 Serial Port

8 3 Installation To install your Device Server, please see the following procedures: • Location • Desktop Installation • Powering On Unit • Conne

9 Location The location selected for installing the Device Server may greatly affect its performance. When selecting a site, we recommend considerin

10 Wall Mount Installation The Device Server can also be installed by wall mounting. The backside casing provides space for two screws each side. I

11 • The surface must support at least 500 gm for the Device Server. • The power outlet should be within 1.82 meters (6 feet) of the Device Server

12 Powering On Unit The Device server uses external power supply 9~32V DC @ 0.8A 50~60 Hz. 1. Insert the power cable plug directly into the recept

13 Connecting Fiber Cable When connecting fiber cable to a 100BASE-FX port on the Device Server, be sure the correct type – ST, SC, or WDM - connecto

14 4. Check the corresponding port LED on the Device Server to be sure that the connection is valid. (Refer to the LED chart in next section) Warn

15 DB9 Male Connector Pin Assignments PIN RS-232 (Full-duplex) RS-422/4854-wire (Full-duplex) RS-485 2-wire (Half-duplex) Signal Direction 1 DCD

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16 Serial Connection This Device Server features DIP switches on the rear panel that sets the unit to the correct type of cable configuration to sup

17 Always use Cross Over cable, if using Straight Through, you must use “Null Modem” to use Telnet option.

18 4 LED Indicators This Device has LED indicators located at the front of the device. The LEDs have been designed to give easy at-a-glance network s

19 5 Configuration There are two separate methods for configuring this Device Server for use. In the first section of this chapter, the Command line

20 window will appear, assign the connection name. Then select the correct available COM port (COM1 or COM2). After this enter the port settings as

21 key or using the TAB key and pressing ENTER. A relevant Main Menu screen appears. The Device Server is preset with a factory IP address (192.168.

22 will appear. Use TAB key to move the cursor and <Enter> to change the value. Once change the value, select <SAVE> to apply the chang

23 Telnet Access The Device Server is accessible via a Telnet. At the command prompt type telnet 192.168.0.254 (If connecting with default IP). You

24 (Note: We use IP 192.168.0.200 to write this manual) After successful login, select the System Info. option and following window will appear. Ed

25 6 Management Via Menu-Driven (Console Port & Telnet) The figure below shows the Main Menu screen. From this screen the configuration options

Table of Contents 1 Introduction ...1 About This Guide ...

26 System Information Menu From this menu, the user can view some system related information and default IP address. The user should set up appropria

27 DHCP Configuration Menu DHCP(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows the Device Server to obtain an IP address from DHCP server automatically

28 transfer mode option for the Device Server, move the DIP Switch 1 to OFF position. You can assign the TCP port number to monitor and access the s

29 Warning Changes to the settings are saved to a system flash memory and do NOT take effect until a system reset or reboot has occurred. This acti

30 Monitor Menu This screen provides at-a-glance system status information. Monitor Menu

31 TFTP Firmware Upgrade Menu From this menu, the user can upgrade the existing firmware to newer firmware available from a TFTP server. Simply ente

32 SNMP Configuration Menu Use the SNMP Configuration screen to display and modify parameters for the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). The

33 Use the <Tab> and <Enter> keys as previously. Enter the IP address of computers for when abnormalities on a connection occur and an a

34 System Restart Menu This menu allows users to restore the factory default setting for the Device Server and/or to reset the system manually. Sel

35 device server. Highlight the System Restart field and hit the <ENTER> key to reset the unit. Warning After each configuration session,

Monitor Menu...30 TFTP Firmware Upgrade Menu...31 SNMP Configuration Menu..

36 Command Line Interface Once you logged in and select the option of Command Line Interface, a window with command prompt will appear. Type ? or h

37 ping: Type ping followed by a space, and then the IP address of the device to send a test signal. If a response is received, then the device

38 set idle - (time in seconds) – set automatic logout. when the program or communication is idle set xfer - the command is for RS-232 configurat

39 Please see the topic “Web Access” in previous chapter to log-in the Device Server via web browser. Once you logged in the following main screen

40 settings. After editing the setting press Apply to implement the settings. b) Master Info will show the hardware and firmware version. Confi

41 In case you are using a serial device with 2-wire RS-485 application or Modbus RTU protocol, do not forget to “Enable” Packet mode of serial input

42 Byte Counts to Network: Displaying the number of bytes received to TCP/IP network. Byte Counts From Network: Displaying the number of bytes tran

43 Firmware Download The user can download the newer/latest firmware to upgrade the device server once available. The user has two options, either

44 Station to use the same community string. This management method, in fact, uses two community strings: the Get community string and the Set commun

45 Click on each parameter field to modify the desired setting, then click on Undo to restore previously saved configurations or click on Save to r

1 1 Introduction About This Guide Welcome Thank you for selecting the RS-232/422/485 to 100Base-FX Device Server. This unit is designed to provide a

46 System Restart Menu Users can restart/reset the system via software from a remote location. Restart Options Clicking on the Restore button

47 Appendix A Serial IP Redirector Install the Serial IP Redirector software from CD-Rom. Once it’s installed, you can read the “documentation” to

48 Click on Select Ports option to configure the Virtual COM ports. You can select up to 256 virtual COM ports. COM1 and COM2 are normally physical

49 On the following screen, press button. If the link is function well, the following screen will appear. If the link has trouble, the error mes

50 b) DIP Switch 1 is at OFF position for data transfer mode. c) DIP Switch 2, 3 and 4 are correctly selected as per the serial device attached.

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2 Features • Complies with EIA/TIA and IEEE standards • 100Mbps Fast Ethernet fiber port • Supports 4 wires full duplex asynchronous serial data

3 Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T Ethernet); IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-FX/ Fast Ethernet); EIA/TIA RS-232/422/485; EIA/TIA-574 Ports:

4 Switches: DIP 1: Enables / disables console / data communication mode DIP 2: Enables / disables RS-232 DIP 3: Enables / disables RS- 422/485 (4

5 Package Contents The package should include the following: • One RS-232/422/485 to 100Base-FX Device Server unit • One power adapter (please ch