Altinex AC301-201 User manual

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MANUAL PART NUMBER: 400-0446-001
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TCP/IP to RS-232
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USER’S GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS................ 2
GENERAL..........................................................2
INSTALLATION..................................................2
CLEANING.........................................................2
FCC NOTICE .....................................................2
ABOUT YOUR AC301-201....................................... 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 3
DESCRIPTION OF AC301-201............................... 4
APPLICATION DIAGRAMS...................................... 4
DIAGRAM1: TYPICAL SETUP ..........................4
DIAGRAM2: INTERNAL VIEW..........................5
INSTALLING YOUR AC301-201............................. 6
TCP/IP SETUP...................................................6
OPERATION............................................................... 9
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE................................. 9
LED IS NOT RED...............................................9
NO COMMUNICATION......................................9
ALTINEX POLICIES.................................................. 9
LIMITEDWARRANTY/RETURN POLICIES.......9
CONTACT INFORMATION................................9

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PRECAUTIONS / SAFETY WARNINGS 1
Please read this manual carefully before using your
AC301-201. Keep this manual handy for future
reference. These safety instructions are to ensure
the long life of your AC301-201 and to prevent fire
and shock hazards. Please read them carefully and
heed all warnings.
1.1 GENERAL
•Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their
authorized representatives must perform all
service.
1.2 INSTALLATION
•To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit
to moisture. Do not place the AC301-201 in
direct sunlight, near heaters or heat-radiating
appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to direct
sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm internal
components.
•Handle the AC301-201 carefully. Dropping or
jarring can damage the unit.
•Do not pull the cables that are attached to the
AC301-201.
1.3 CLEANING
•Clean only with a dry cloth. Never use strong
detergents or solvents, such as alcohol or
thinner. Do not use a wet cloth or water to clean
the unit. Do not open the unit to clean.
1.4 FCC NOTICE
•This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
•This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A 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 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 his own
expense.
•Any changes or modifications to the unit not
expressly approved by ALTINEX, Inc. could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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ABOUT YOUR AC301-201 2
AC301-201
IP to RS-232 ADAPTER
The AC301-201 provides a method for
communicating with a MultiTasker system, or other
RS-232 serial device,over an existing local area
network (LAN). The IP address (Internet Protocol
address) may be set automatically or assigned
manually during the initial installation.
The AC301-201 is compact and easy to use.
It offers a male 9-pin D-Sub RS-232 serial input
connection and a female RJ-45 network
connection.Additional features include an
adjustable baud rate and built-in ESD protection.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3
FEATURES/
DESCRIPTION AC301-201
Input/Output
Ethernet/LAN RJ-45 female
Serial 9-pin D-Sub
Compatibility 1200, 2400, 4800 and 9600
Table 1. AC301-201 General
MECHANICALAC301-201
Material 0.06” Plastic
Color Black
Height (inches)0.92 in (23.4 mm)
Width (inches)1.68 in (42.7 mm)
Depth (inches)3.35 in (85.1 mm)
Weight (pounds) 0.40lb (0.18kg)
T°Operating 10°C-35°C
T°Maximum 50°C
Humidity 90%non-condensing
MTBF (calculations) 40,000 hrs
Table 2. AC301-201 Mechanical
ELECTRICALAC301-201
Input/Output Signal
Serial (9-pin D-Sub) RS-232 Standard
Ethernet/LAN TCP/IP 10/100 Mbps
Default Serial Settings
RS-232
9600 Baud
1 Stop Bit
8 Data Bits
No Parity
Power *
External Adapter 9VDC@500mA
MultiTasker ** 6VDC from MultiTasker
Table 3. AC301-201 Electrical
*The AC301-201 receives power from the
MultiTasker enclosure. If the AC301-201 is
used to communicate with a different device, it
must be powered using an external adapter.
** The MultiTasker enclosure provides power to
the AC301-201 through the 9-pin connector. If
using a cable between the AC301-201 and the
MultiTasker, make sure that pin 9 has a
conductor present.

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ETHERNET
IP CONNECTOR 9-PIN D-Sub
RS-232
AC301-201
DC POWER JACK
POWER
LED
DESCRIPTION OF AC301-201 4
APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 5
DIAGRAM 1: TYPICAL SETUP
AC301-201
INTERNET
MULTITASKER

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DIAGRAM 2: INTERNAL VIEW
DC +6V
RX
DATA IN
DATA OUT
AC301-201
TX
POWER
ETHERNET
TTL TX
9-PIN
D-Sub
ETHERNET
RJ-45
POWER JACK
TRANCEIVER
to RS-232

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INSTALLING YOUR AC301-201 6
Step 1. Turn off power to the MultiTasker system.
Step 2. Connect the AC301-201 directly to the
9-pin D-Sub connector of the MultiTasker
enclosure or other RS-232 serial
controlled device. If connecting through a
cable and not directly to the MultiTasker,
make sure the cable has a conductor for
pin 9.
Step 3. Restore power to the MultiTasker system.
If controlling a device other than a
MultiTasker enclosure, it is necessary to
connect the external power adapter to the
DC power jack located on the side of the
AC301-201.
The LED should be on and red when
power is present.
NOTE: The LED inside the AC301-201
is located near the RJ-45
connector. The LED is visible
through the seam in the
enclosure and should be on and
red when power is present.
Step 4. Connect the RJ-45 connector on the
opposite end of the AC301-201 to the
LAN using a standard UTP (CAT-5) type
cable.
Step 5. The AC301-201 is now operational.
Step 6. Use the following procedure to setup
and/or verify the AC301-201 IP address.
TCP/IP SETUP
1. Download the Lantronix “DeviceInstaller” for
the XPort device from the ALTINEX website,
www.altinex.com.
The “DeviceInstaller” is a software utility for
the Ethernet-to-serial controller.This
software requires Windows .NET
Framework to be installed on the computer.
The .NET Framework should be revision 1.1
or later.
2. Run the “setup.exe” file from the downloaded
files.
This will install the DeviceInstaller. Make note
of where the software is installed on your
computer in case it you want to run the
installer later.
3. Connect the XPort device to the LAN using a
standard UTP (CAT-5) cable.
4. The device must have power on in order to
proceed.Make sure the power LED is on and
red.
5. Launch the installer from the START menu or
from the directory noted earlier. This will allow
the configuration of the XPort device.
6. Click on the “Search” button to check for new
devices on the LAN.
This may take several seconds depending
on the size and speed of the network.

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THE IP ADDRESS
7. Once the device is located, click on the device
in the installer window and make note of the IP
address.
Note:If you want to assign the IP manually, click
“Assign IP.” This method may require the
assistance of your IT Administrator.
CONFIGURE THE DEVICE
8. The device may be configured using a web
browser or using a Telnet session. This
procedure uses the Telnet option. Click the
“Telnet” button and do not change the default
port number of “9999.” Click “OK” to proceed.
9. When the command window appears, press
ENTER when prompted to enter Setup Mode.
10. At the “Change Setup” prompt, select “Factory
Defaults.”
11. Next, select “Channel 1 Configuration.”
12. View each line item as it appears. Press
ENTER to leave the default value, or enter the
new value and press ENTER.
NOTE: The “Port No.” in the configuration
menu is the COM port used for
RS-232 communication.
13. Select “Save and Exit” to keep the changes
and exit setup mode.
14. Close the DeviceInstaller;setup is complete.
Use the port number assigned above to
communicate over the LAN.
15. Launch AVSnap or other communication
software in order to communicate with the
MultiTasker.
16. Setup the TCP/IP connection using the Host
and Port numbers assigned during the above
installation.
Following are connection examples using
AVSnap and HyperTerminal:

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Example -AVSnap:
1. Launch AVSnap and enter “Communication
Mode.”
2. Right click in the terminal window and select
“Page Setup.”
3. Under the COM Setup, select the TCP option.
Enter the IP address for the HOST and port
number (10001 is the default from above) for
the PORT.
The IP address 192.168.1.100 is only an
example. Your IP address will vary depending
on your network settings.
Example -HyperTerminal:
1. Launch HyperTerminal and start a new
connection. This example uses the connection
name “AC301-201” and HyperTerminal version
5.1 running under Windows XP.
2. Select “Connect Using:TCP/IP”and then enter
the IP address and port number.

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OPERATION 7
The AC301-201 requires no adjustments for
operation. Once connected, the AC301-201 will
work trouble-free without user intervention.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8
We have carefully tested and found no problems in
the supplied AC301-201.However, we would like to
offer suggestions for the following:
8.1 LED IS NOT RED
There is a power LED next to the RJ-45
connector on the AC301-201. The LED is visible
through the seam of the plastic enclosure.
Cause 1: There is no power.
Solution: Verify the AC301-201 is connected
directly to the MultiTasker and that
the MultiTasker enclosure has
power and is turned on. If LED is still
not on, see Cause 2.
Cause 2: The wrong cable is being used.
Solution: If there is a cable between the
AC301-201 and the MultiTasker,
verify pin 9 of the cable has a
continuity throughout the cable.If
the LED is still not on, see Cause 3.
Cause 3: The AC301-201 is not connected
to a MultiTasker.
Solution: If the AC301-201 is not connected to
a MultiTasker, then the external
power adapter must be connected.
Connect the power adapter to the
AC301-201. If the LED is still not on,
see Cause 4.
Cause 4: The AC301-201 has a problem.
Solution: If there is still no power, the
AC301-201 may require service.
Please, call ALTINEX at
[phone].
8.2 NO COMMUNICATION
Cause 1: The devices are incompatible.
Solution: Connect the computer directly to the
destination device using a standard
RS-232 cable. If the devices
communicate without the
AC301-201, the problem is with the
cables or AC301-201; see Cause 2.
Cause 2: Cable connections are wrong.
Solution: Verify the output of the AC301-201
is connected to the input of the serial
device.
Solution 2: Verify that the Signal Present LED
on the AC301-201 is on and red. If
the LED is on and red, check the
connection between the computer
and the AC301-201.
Solution 3: If the LED on the AC301-201 is red,
use the DeviceInstaller as described
in the installation section. If the
AC301-201 is seen on the network
and the LED is on and red, and
there is still no communication, call
ALTINEX at [phone].
ALTINEX POLICIES 9
9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY/RETURN POLICIES
Please see the ALTINEX website at
www.altinex.com for details on warranty and
return policies.
9.2 CONTACT INFORMATION
ALTINEX, Inc.
592 Apollo Street
Brea, CA 92821 USA
TEL: [phone]
TOLL FREE: 1-800-ALTINEX
WEB: www.altinex.com
E-MAIL: [email protected]