ANTAIRA STE-604C User manual

Industrial Device Server
STE-604C / STE-604C-P
User’s Manual
Version 1.0

Table of Content
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DEVICE SERVER............................................................................................. 1
1.1 About the STE-604C Serial Device Server.....................................................................................1
1.2 Software Features ..........................................................................................................................2
1.3 Hardware Features......................................................................................................................... 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Install STE-604C on DIN-Rail.........................................................................................................3
2.1.1 Mount STE-604C on DIN-Rail.................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Wall Mounting Installation...............................................................................................................4
2.2.1 Mount STE-604C on wall...........................................................................................................5
HARDWARE OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Front Panel.....................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Front Panel LEDS...........................................................................................................................9
3.3 Serial Ports................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Bottom Panel.................................................................................................................................11
3.5 Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................... 12
CABLES .............................................................................................................................................. 13
4.1 Ethernet Cables............................................................................................................................ 13
MANAGEMENT INTERFACE ................................................................................................................... 15
5.1 DS-Tool......................................................................................................................................... 15
5.1.1 Install DS-Tool.......................................................................................................................... 15
5.1.2 Using DS-Tool .......................................................................................................................... 17
5.1.2.1 Explore device servers................................................................................................... 17
5.1.2.2 Configure device servers................................................................................................ 18
5.1.2.3 Configure serial port....................................................................................................... 27
5.2 Configuration by Web Browser..................................................................................................... 37
5.2.1 Connect to the Web page ........................................................................................................ 37
5.2.1.1 System ........................................................................................................................... 39
5.2.1.2 Port serial setting............................................................................................................ 43
5.2.1.3 Management .................................................................................................................. 54
5.2.1.4 Save/Reboot................................................................................................................... 58

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5.3 Configuration by Telnet................................................................................................................. 59
5.3.1 Connect to DS.......................................................................................................................... 59
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................ 60

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Getting to Know Your Device Server
1.1 About the STE-604C Serial Device Server
STE-604C is an innovative 4 ports RS232/422 /485 to 2 ports LAN
device server (Optional P.O.E PD Ethernet port on STE-604C-P
Model). Users are able to configure STE-604C by DS-Tool via LAN
port. STE-604C offers many powerful features for HW & SW redundant
functions. When the connection between master-link and LAN fails, the
STE-604C can automatically switch to another LAN port within 10mS,
and still guarantee a non-stop connection.
STE-604C also supports switch mode, users can use Daisy Chain to
reduce the usage of Ethernet switch ports. Secondly, the STE-604C
can simultaneously transfer data into 5 host PCs. This feature can
assure all critical data that saved in different host PCs to avoid Ethernet break or host PCs
failure.
Thirdly, the STE-604C provides dual redundant power inputs on terminal block. STE-604C also
provides NAT pass through function so that users are able to manage STE-604C inside or
outside the NAT router. It is easy for different IP domain users to use STE-604C. Therefore,
STE-604C is the best communication redundant solution for current application of serial
devices.

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1.2 Software Features
Redundant Dual Ethernet Ports: Recovery time < 10ms.
Switch Mode Supported: Daisy Chain support to reduce usage of switch ports.
NAT-pass through: User can manage STE-604C through NAT router.
Redundant Power Inputs: 12~48VDC on terminal block.
Redundant multiple host devices: 5 simultaneous in Virtual COM, TCP Server, TCP Client
mode, UDP.
Management by HTTP and Telnet.
Versatile Modes: Virtual Com, Serial Tunnel, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP
Event Warning by Syslog, Email, SNMP trap, Relay and Beeper
Various Windows O.S. supported: Windows NT/2000/ XP/ 2003/VISTA 32bits
1.3 Hardware Features
Redundant Power Inputs: 12~48 VDC on terminal block and power jack
Operating Temperature: -30 to 70oC
Storage Temperature: -40 to 85oC
Operating Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
Casing: IP-30
2 10/100Base-T(X) Ethernet port
1 optional P.O.E PD port
Dimensions(W x D x H) : 52 mm(W)x 106 mm( D )x 144 mm(H)

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Hardware Installation
2.1 Install STE-604C on DIN-Rail
Each STE-604C has a Din-Rail kit on rear panel. The Din-Rail kit helps STE-604C to fix on
the Din-Rail. It is easy to install the STE-604C on the Din-Rail:
2.1.1 Mount STE-604C on DIN-Rail
Step 1: Slant the STE-604C and mount the metal spring to Din-Rail.
Figure 2-1
Metal Spring

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Step 2: Push the STE-604C toward the Din-Rail until you heard a “click” sound.
Figure 2-2
2.2 Wall Mounting Installation
Each STE-604C has another installation method for you. A wall mount panel can be found in
the package. The following steps show how to mount the STE-604C on the wall:

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2.2.1 Mount STE-604C on wall
Step 1: Remove Din-Rail kit.
Figure 2-3

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Pozidrive
Step 2: Use 6 screws that can be found in the package to combine the wall mount panel.
Just like the picture shows below:
Figure 2-4
The screws specification shows in the following two pictures. In order to prevent STE-604C
from any damage, the size of screws should not be larger than the size that used in
STE-604C.
Figure 2-5

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Step 3: Mount the combined STE-604C on the wall. .
Figure 2-6

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Hardware Overview
3.1 Front Panel
Figure 3-1
1. LED for PWR1 and system status. When the PWR1 links, the green LED will be light on.
2. LED for PWR2 and system status. When the PWR2 links, the green LED will be light on.
3. LED for fault indicator. When fault occurred, this red LED will be light on.
4. LED for Serial ports status. When data transmitted, the green LED will be light on. When
data received, the red LED will be light on.
5. LED of 10Base-T connection on Ethernet port.
3
2
1
4
5
6
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6. 10/100Base-T(X) Ethernet port
7. LED of 100Base-TX connection on Ethernet port.
8. RS-232/422/485 serial port. Mode configured by DS-Tool.
3.2 Front Panel LEDS
The following table describes the labels that stick on the STE-604C.
LED Color Status Description
P.O.E Green / Red
On Power supplied over Ethernet Cable
Red Blinking
Indicates and IP conflict, or DHCP or BOOTP
server did not respond properly
PWR1 Green/Red
On DC power 1 activated.
Red blinking
Indicates an IP conflict, or DHCP or BOOTP
server did not respond properly
PWR2 Green/Red On DC power 2 activated.
Red blinking
Indicates an IP conflict, or DHCP or BOOTP
server did not respond properly
Fault Red On Fault event occurred.
S1 ~ S4 Green Blinking Serial port is transmitting data
Red Blinking Serial port is receiving data
ETH1 Green/Amber Green On/Blinking 100Mbps LNK/ACT
Amber On/Blinking 10Mbps LNK/ACT
ETH2 Green/Amber Green On/Blinking 100Mbps LNK/ACT
Amber On/Blinking 10Mbps LNK/ACT

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Table 3-1 Front panel LEDs
3.3 Serial Ports
There 4 serial ports on the front panel of STE-604C showed as below:
Pin # RS 232 RS 422 RS 485
( 4 wire ) RS 485 ( 2 wire )
1 DCD RXD - RXD -
2 RXD RXD + RXD +
3 TXD TXD + TXD + DATA +
4 DTR TXD - TXD - DATA -
5 GND GND GND GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI
RS 232 mod act as DTE
Table 3-2 Pin assignment
DB9 connector

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Pin # RS 422 RS 485
( 4 wire ) RS 485 ( 2 wire )
1 GND GND GND
2 RXD - RXD -
3 RXD + RXD +
4 TXD - TXD - DATA -
5 TXD + TXD + DATA +
3.4 Bottom Panel
The bottom panel components of STE-604C are showed as below:
1. Terminal block includes: PWR1, PWR2 (12 ~ 48V DC) and Relay output (1A@24VDC).
2. Reset bottom. 5 seconds for factory default.
PWR1, PWR2 (12-48V DC) and
Reset Button Relay output (1A@24VDC).
Figure 3-2 Bottom Panel
5 Pin Terminal block connector

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3.5 Rear Panel
The rear panel components of STE-604C are showed as below:
1. Screw holes for wall mount kit.
2. Din-Rail kit
Figure 3-3 Rear Panel

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Cables
4.1 Ethernet Cables
The STE-604C has standard Ethernet ports. According to the link type, the STE-604C use
CAT 3, 4, 5,5e UTP cables to connect to any other network device (PCs, servers, switches,
routers, or hubs). Please refer to the following table for cable specifications.
Cable Type Max. Length Connector
10BASE-T Cat. 3, 4, 5 100-ohm UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45
100BASE-TX Cat. 5 100-ohm UTP UTP 100 m (328 ft) RJ-45
Table 4-1 Cable Types and Specifications
100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments
With 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T cable, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting data, and pins 3
and 6 are used for receiving data.

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Pin Number Assignment
1 TD+
2 TD-
3 RD+
4 Not used
5 Not used
6 RD-
7 Not used
8 Not used
Table 4-2 RJ-45 Pin Assignments
The STE-604C supports auto MDI/MDI-X operation. You can use a straight- through cable to
connect PC to STE-604C. The following table below shows the 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX
MDI and MDI-X port pin outs.
Pin Number MDI port MDI-X port
1 TD+(transmit) RD+(receive)
2 TD-(transmit) RD-(receive)
3 RD+(receive) TD+(transmit)
4 Not used Not used
5 Not used Not used
6 RD-(receive) TD-(transmit)
7 Not used Not used
8 Not used Not used
Table 4-2 MDI / MDI-X pins assignment
Note: “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair.

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Management Interface
5.1 DS-Tool
DS-Tool is a powerful Windows utility for DS series. It supports device discovery, device
configuration, group setup, group firmware update, monitoring functions...etc. It is easy for
you to install and configure devices over the network.
5.1.1 Install DS-Tool
Step 1: Execute the Setup program, click “start” after selecting the folder for DS-Tool.
Figure 5-1

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Step 2: When installation complete successfully, then click “OK”.
Figure 5-2
Step 3: Check for your selection.
Figure 5-3