Artila Aport-213 User manual

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Aport-213
One Port Serial-to-WiFi Gateway
User’s Guide
Version: 1.01
2018 APR.

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Document Amendment History
Re ision
Date Remark
V 1.0 2017 Oct. Initial
V 1.01 2018 Apr. Figure updated

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Features................................................................................................ 6
1.2 Specifications ........................................................................................ 6
1.3 Packing List .......................................................................................... 8
1.4 Optional Accessory ............................................................................... 8
1.5 Optional Module .................................................................................... 8
2. Layout ............................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Outline .................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Dimension ............................................................................................. 10
3. SW-200M Introduction ................................................................................... 11
3.1 Features................................................................................................ 11
3.2 Specifications ........................................................................................ 11
3.3 Layout ................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Dimension ............................................................................................. 13
3.5 PIN Assignment and Definitions (J1 & J2) ............................................. 13
4. Pin Assignment and Definitions .................................................................... 14
4.1 LED Indicators ...................................................................................... 14
4.2 Serial Port ............................................................................................. 15
4.3 Buttons (SW1 ~ SW3) ........................................................................... 16
4.4 Switch (SW4) ........................................................................................ 16
4.5 Serial Console....................................................................................... 17
4.6 Power Connector .................................................................................. 17
4.7 Micro-USB Port ..................................................................................... 16
4.8 PIN Assignment and Definitions (J7 & J8) ............................................. 17
5. Configure ia Web Browser ........................................................................... 18
5.1 Connect Aport-213 through browser ..................................................... 18
5.2 Configure Aport-213 .............................................................................. 19
5.2.1 Basic ..................................................................................................... 19
5.2.2 Advanced .............................................................................................. 20
5.2.3 Security ................................................................................................. 21
5.2.4 WiFi ...................................................................................................... 21
5.2.5 WiFi Wizard .......................................................................................... 22
5.2.6 RTC ...................................................................................................... 22
5.2.7 Status ................................................................................................... 23
5.2.8 Logout ................................................................................................... 23
6.
Windows Manager Utility ............................................................................... 24
6.1 Download Windows Manager Utility and Installation ............................. 24

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6.2 Connect Aport-213 ................................................................................ 24
6.3 Start-Up the Windows Manager Utility ................................................... 25
6.4 Device Manager .................................................................................... 26
6.5 Virtual Serial Port .................................................................................. 27
6.5.1 Operating Functions .............................................................................. 27
6.5.2 Creat a Cirtual Serial Port ..................................................................... 28
6.5.3 Set a Virtual Serial Port ......................................................................... 30
6.6 Virtual Serial Port Operation Example ................................................... 31
6.7 Device Monitor ...................................................................................... 33
6.8 COM Port Terminal ............................................................................... 34

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1. Introduction
Aport-213 is the ideal choice that provides connectivity for your serial devices, such as
meters and sensors to 802.11 wireless local area networks (WLANS). Eliminating the
need for the development of a wireless LAN driver and security supplicant, it is ideal for
minimizing upfront engineering investment and reducing time to market.
1.1 Features
• Connect RS-232/422/485 devices to IEEE 802.11b/g/n network
• 921.6Kbps baud rate for RS-232/422/485 transmission
• Web / Serial consoles for device configuration
• WiFi ateway: AP mode, Station mode, WiFi WPS, WiFi direct
• Modbus RTU to Modbus / TCP ateway
• Supports TCP / Server mode and TCP / Client mode
• Secure data access with WEP-64/128, WPA, WPA2
• Security: WEP-64/128, WPA, WPA2
• Windows application Utility
• Radio frequency support FCC/ETSI/worldwide domain
• Firmware remotely upgradeable
1.2 Specifications
General
• Buzzer: Yes
• LED Indicator: Power, Status, COM, Serial Console
• RF output power: 802.11b / 16±2dBm; 802.11g / 14± 2dBm; 802.11n / 13± 2dBmH
• Dimensions (W x L x H): 78 x 108 x 24mm (3.07 x 4.25 x 0.95in)
• Weight: 324g (0.71lb)
• Operating Temperature: 0~70°C (32~158°F)
• Regulation: CE Class A, FCC Class A
• Installation: Wall mounting, DIN-rail mounting (with optional kit)
Power Requirement
• Input Voltage: 9~48Vdc (terminal block)
• Typical Power Consumption: 180mA@12VDC
Switch
• 1 x Reset Button
• 1 x WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) Button
• 1 x Restore to Default Button
• 1 x four-pin Dip-Switch for Serial interface setting

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WLAN interface
• Port: 1
• Connectivity: 2.4 Hz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
• Data Rate:
IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5o and 11Mbps
IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12,18, 24, 36, 48 and 54Mbps
IEEE 802.11n: 7.2, 14.4, 21.7, 28.9, 43.3, 57.8, 65 and 72.2 at 20MHz
15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 135 and 150Mbps at 40MHz
• Radio Frequency Range: USA (FCC), Europe(ETSI), Worldwide Domain
• RF Receiver Max Receive Level:
802.11b DSSS: -4dBm, 802.11b CCK: -10dBm
802.11g OFDM: -20dBm
802.11n: -20dBm
• Receive Sensitivity:
802.11b: -80dBm @ 1Mbps; -80dBm @ 2Mbps; -79dBm @ 5.5Mbps;
-76dBm @ 11Mbps
802.11g: -82dBm @ 6Mbps; -81dBm @ 9Mbps; -79dBm @ 12Mbps;
-77dBm @ 18Mbps; -74dBm @ 24Mbps; -70dBm @ 36Mbps;
-66dBm @ 48Mbps; -65dBm @ 54Mbps
802.11n (20MHz): -82dBm @ MCS0; -79dBm @ MCS1; -77dBm @ MCS2;
-74dBm @ MCS3; -70dBm @ MCS4; -66dBm @ MCS5;
-65dBm @ MCS6; -64dBm @ MCS7
802.11n (40MHz): -79dBm @ MCS0; -76dBm @ MCS1; -74dBm @ MCS2;
-71dBm @ MCS3; -67dBm @ MCS4; -63dBm @ MCS5
• Security: WEP-64/128, WPA, WPA2
• Protocol support: TCP, UDP, ICMP, I MP, IPv4, DHCP, ARP, DNS, SMTP,
SNTP, RFC2217 and HTTP in software
• WiFi ateway operating mode: AP mode, Station mode, WiFi WPS, WiFi direct
TTY (Serial) Port Parameters
• Type: RS-232 / 422 / 485, switch selectable
• Connector: DB9, male
• Signals: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, ND
• Baud Rate: Up to 921.6Kbps
• Parity: None, Even, Odd
• Data Bits: 7, 8
• Stop Bits: 1, 2
• Flow Control: None, RTS / CTS, XON / OFF

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Communication Mode
Communication Mode
Socket VCOM Modbus gatewa
Serial Interface RS-232/422/485 RS-232/422/485 RS-232/422/485
Server / Client YES YES YES
Configuration Web Web
Windows Utilit
Web
Serial Console
• Connector: DB9, Female
• Signals: TX, RX, ND
Operation System
• Real-Time OS: FreeRTOS
Management
 Web server
 Serial Console
 Windows Application Utility
1.3 Packing List
 Aport-213: One Port Serial-to-WiFi ateway
1.4 Optional Accessory
 DK-35A (PN:36-DK35A-000): DIN RAIL Mounting Kit
 PWR-12V-1A (PN:31-62100-000): 110~240VAC to 12VDC 1A Power Adaptor
1.5 Optional Module
 SW-200M (PN: 91-XXXX-000): Serial-to-WiFi Module

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2. Layout
2.1 Outline

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2.2 Dimension
Unit=mm

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3. SW-200M Introduction
SW-200M is the serial-to-WiFi module provides connectivity for your serial devices,
such as meters and sensors to 802.11 wireless local area networks (WLANS). It is an
ideal building block that easily to be integrated with a wide range of target markets,
such as industrial control, automation gateway and other applications.
3.1 Features
• Integrated 2.4 Hz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible WiFi connectivity
• Integrated PCB antenna (1T1R) and U.FL connector with external antenna
• Supports Simple Config API for Mobile APP
• Arm Cortex M3/166MHz, 1MB ROM, 512KB RAM, 2MB SDRAM,
• 4x PIOs
• 1x UART Interface
• 1x I2C interface
• Supports real-time OS
• Web / Serial consoles for device configuration
• WiFi ateway: AP mode, Station mode, WiFi WPS, WiFi direct
• Modbus RTU to Modbus / TCP ateway
• Supports TCP / Server mode and TCP / Client mode
• Secure data access with WEP-64/128, WPA, WPA2
• Security: WEP-64/128, WPA, WPA2
• Windows application Utility
• Firmware upgradeable
3.2 Specifications
General
• Beep: Yes
• Status LED Indicator
• RF output power: 802.11b / 16±2dBm; 802.11g / 14± 2dBm; 802.11n / 13± 2dBmH
• Board size: 45mm x 40mm
• Operating Temperature: 0~70°C (32~158°F)
• Connector: Two Pin Header 1x15P, 2.0mm pitch
• Operating Voltage: +3.3Vdc

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WLAN interface
• Port: 1
• Connectivity: 2.4 Hz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
• Data Rate:
IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5o and 11Mbps
IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12,18, 24, 36, 48 and 54Mbps
IEEE 802.11n: 7.2, 14.4, 21.7, 28.9, 43.3, 57.8, 65 and 72.2 at 20MHz
15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 135 and 150Mbps at 40MHz
• Radio Frequency Range: USA (FCC), Europe(ETSI), Worldwide Domain
• RF Receiver Max Receive Level:
802.11b DSSS: -4dBm, 802.11b CCK: -10dBm
802.11g OFDM: -20dBm
802.11n: -20dBm
• Receive Sensitivity:
802.11b: -80dBm @ 1Mbps; -80dBm @ 2Mbps; -79dBm @ 5.5Mbps;
-76dBm @ 11Mbps
802.11g: -82dBm @ 6Mbps; -81dBm @ 9Mbps; -79dBm @ 12Mbps;
-77dBm @ 18Mbps; -74dBm @ 24Mbps; -70dBm @ 36Mbps;
-66dBm @ 48Mbps; -65dBm @ 54Mbps
802.11n (20MHz): -82dBm @ MCS0; -79dBm @ MCS1; -77dBm @ MCS2;
-74dBm @ MCS3; -70dBm @ MCS4; -66dBm @ MCS5;
-65dBm @ MCS6; -64dBm @ MCS7
802.11n (40MHz): -79dBm @ MCS0; -76dBm @ MCS1; -74dBm @ MCS2;
-71dBm @ MCS3; -67dBm @ MCS4; -63dBm @ MCS5
• Security: WEP-64/128, WPA, WPA2
• Protocol support: TCP, UDP, ICMP, I MP, IPv4, DHCP, ARP, DNS, SMTP,
SNTP, RFC2217 and HTTP in software
• WiFi ateway operating mode: AP mode, Station mode, WiFi WPS, WiFi direct
3.3 Layout
(Top View) (Bottom View)

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3.4 Dimension
Unit = mm
3.5 PIN Assignment and Definitions (J1 & J2)
The following is connector (J1 & J2) pin definition:
J1
(Pin No.)
PIN Assignment
J2
(Pin No.) PIN Assignment
1 UART Log-out ( PIOB_0) 1
UART0_IN ( PIOA_6)
2 UART Log-in ( PIOB_1) 2
UART0_OUT ( PIOA_7)
3 I2C SCL ( PIOB_2) 3
UART0_RTS ( PIOA_3)
4 I2C SDA ( PIOB_3) 4
UART0_CTS ( PIOA_5)
5 LED_Status 5
N/C
6 PIOC_0 6
N/C
7 PIOC_1 7
N/C
8 PIOC_2 8 N/A (P19)
9 PIOC_3 9 N/A (P23)
10 RESET (CHIP_EN) 10 N/A (P21)
11 PIOE_2 11 N/A (P20)
12 SW_ WPS ( PIOE_1) 12 N/C
13 SW_Default ( PIOE_3) 13 BEEP ( PIOE_4)
14 ND 14 +3.3V
15 +5Vdc 15 ND
Remark: SW-200M ((J1) mapping to Aport-213 (J7),
SW-200M ((J2) mapping to Aport-213 (J8)

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4. Pin Assignment and Definitions
4.1 LED Indicators
The LED provides Aport-213 operation information. The LED status is described as
follow:
 “Power”: Power LED keeps light on always while when system power is on.
 “Status”: Status LED shows the WiFi mode & status as following
WiFi Mode “Status” LED indicator WiFi State
Station Off Disconnect
Always Light-on
BBD Connected
AP
Blinking every 2sec (default)
Running
 “RS-232/422/485”: Serial Port LED indicator (dual-color)
It keeps light-on after serial port is ready.
While the data transmission at the serial ports: RXD (in color- reen) and TXD (in
color-Yellow)
 “Serial Console”: Serial Console LED indicator (dual-color)
While the data transmission at the serial ports: RXD (in color- reen) and TXD (in
color-Yellow)

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4.2 Power Connector
Connecting +9 ~ +48VDC power line to the Power in terminal block. If the power is
properly supplied, the Power LED will keep solid green color and a beep will be heard.
4.3 Serial Port
The Aport-213 provide one RS-485/RS-422/RS-232 port that can be configured by DIP
switch or software.
The pin assignment of D-Sub 9pin (Male) is shown as following table.
Pin No. RS-232 RS-422 RS-485
1 DCD TX+ ---
2 RX TX- ---
3 TX RX+ DATA+ (D+)
4 DTR RX- DATA- (D-)
5 ND ND ND
6 DSR --- ---
7 RTS --- ---
8 CTS --- ---
9 --- --- ---
Enable/Disable Termination resistor for RS-485
The Aport-213 equips on-board 120Ohm termination resistor for each RS-485 port.
Default setting is disable termination resistor. In order to enable termination resistor,
please remove the top cover of the Aport-213, and the adjust the associated jumper to
short position1 - 2, shown below:
Termination Resistor Enabled
Termination Resistor Disabled (default)
3 2 1
3 2 1

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4.4 Micro-USB Port
There is a Micro-USB connector which acts as +5VDC power input for system
operating.
4.5 Buttons (SW1 ~ SW3)
There are three function buttons (SW1, SW2, SW3) beside the Aport-213.

SW1: WPS / Simple Config mode selection. each mode will be timeout after
minutes if there is not any activity
WPS mode (WiFi Protected Setup) by Press 1sec and release button
Simple Config mode (only for Android smart phone operating)
by P ress 3sec and release button. Status LED will blink while function

SW2: RTD / Restore to Default

SW3: Reset button
4.6 Switch (SW4)
Set the SW4 setting to RS-232 mode and pin definition of Aport-213 serial port is as
follow:
SW Key 1 2 3 4
RS-232(Default) ON OFF OFF N/A
RS-422 OFF ON OFF N/A
RS-485 OFF ON ON N/A

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4.7 Serial Console
Serial Console uses D-Sub 9pin (Female) connector, pin assignments are described as
follow:
Pin No. Console
1 ---
2 TX
3 RX
4 ---
5 ND
6 ---
7 ---
8 ---
9 ---
4.8 PIN Assignment and Definitions (J7 & J8)
The following is connector (J7 & J8) pin definition:
J7
(Pin No.)
PIN Assignment
J8
(Pin No.) PIN Assignment
1 UART Log-out ( PIOB_0) 1
UART0_IN ( PIOA_6)
2 UART Log-in ( PIOB_1) 2
UART0_OUT ( PIOA_7)
3 I2C SCL ( PIOB_2) 3
UART0_RTS ( PIOA_3)
4 I2C SDA ( PIOB_3) 4
UART0_CTS ( PIOA_5)
5 Status_LED 5
N/C
6 SW_4 ( PIOC_0) 6
N/C
7 SW_3 / RS-485_EN 7
N/C
8 SW_2 / RS-422_EN 8 N/A (P19)
9 SW_1 / RS-232_EN 9 N/A (P23)
10 SW3_RESET 10 N/A (P21)
11 PIOE_2 11 N/A (P20)
12 SW1_ WPS ( PIOE_1) 12 N/C
13 SW2_RTD ( PIOE_3) 13 BEEP ( PIOE_4)
14 ND 14 +3.3V
15 +5Vdc 15 ND
Remark: Aport-213 (J7) mapping to SW-200M ((J1)
Aport-213 (J8) mapping to SW-200M ((J2)

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5. Configure ia Web Browser
It is simply to configure Aport-213 by using any devices like Smart phone, Notebook or
PC via web browser without any software installation.
5.1 Connect Aport-213 through browser
After well connected by choosing the WiFi SSID: APORT-213 at WiFi table that
Aport-213 can be configured easily through browser like Chrome, IE, Firefox….
The following is default information for 1
st
login.

IP: 192.168.0.3

Username: admin

Password: admin

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5.2 Configure Aport-213
After Log-in, it shows the configure page as following:
5.2.1 Basic
Basic setting of Aport-231 includes of device name, serial port parameters, Serial to
network parameters, static IP & DHCP setting.
After completed the setting, click to save all parameters.
Click , All information listing below will be restored to default.

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5.2.2 Ad anced
Advanced setting of firmware upgrade by choose an image file, automatically event /
report export via email and Modbus settings.