ATC Technology ATC-2000WF User manual

ATC-2000WF User s Manual
Copyright 2007 ATC TechnologyCo., Ltd.Rev 1.0

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1.0 Introduction
ATC-2000WFSeries of wireless serial deviceservers give you an easywayto connect
your RS-232/422/485 serial devices toaWLAN.The 1-portATC-2000WFand 2-port
ATC-2002WFare idealfor environments whereaLAN isnot available, or where serial
devices aremovedfrequently.
1.1 Overview
The RS232 connection application has been used for along time.RS232 cable has
limitations indistance. WLAN (Wireless Local AreaNetwork) hasbecome a worldwide
standardprotocol forwireless applications.Therearemanyapplications for using RS232
connectionover WLAN, including POS, data capture, telemetry,PLC controllers, remote
control, vending machine, industrial control,and others.The device that supports
connectionover WLAN iscalledas Wireless to SerialServer. Throughout theguide, the
802.11g Wirelessto SerialServer willbe referred as the“Server”.
ATC-2000WFwirelessserialdevice servers support automatic IP configuration protocols
(DHCP, BOOTP) and manualconfiguration via a handyweb browser console. Both IP
configuration methods ensure quickandeffectiveinstallation, An external antenna
increases therangeofthe wireless connection.Users can position the adjustable antenna
for maximumsignalstrength or even replacetheantenna with their own foradditional
flexibilityand scalability. This featureis particularlyusefulwhenaserialdevice is
connected in a high interference area.As an addedfeature, a signal strengthindicatoris
located on the front panel to make it easierto troubleshootconnection Problems.
ATC-2000WFwirelessserialdevice servers ensure the compatibilityofnetworksoftware
that uses a standard network APIbyproviding TCP Server Mode,TCP Client Mode,and
UDPMode. TheRealCOM/TTY drivers allowsoftwarethatworks with COM/TTY ports to
beset up toworkover a TCP/IP networkinno time.Thisexcellent feature preserves your
software investment andlets youenjoythe benefits of networking yourserialdevices
instantly.
Tomakeyour management taskeasier,the ATC-2000WFprovides additional features,
such as passwordauthentication,IPfilter,WEP support for 64-bit and 128-bit encryption,
and SNMP support.
1.2 Package Content
●One 802.11gWireless toSerial Server

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●One Removable Antenna (RP-SMA) (“ReversePolarity –SMA”)
●One CD(containing SetUp Utility,UserManualand variousApplication Notes)
●One AC Power Adapter with DCbarrelplug(2.1mm ID, 5.5mm OD)
●One RS-232 DB9FemaleCrossConfiguration cable
●One QuickInstallationGuide
1.3 ProductFeatures
●Connect serial device to Wireless LAN network
●802.11bWireless LAN, compatiblewith802.11g
●WEP support for 64-bit and128-bit encryption
●Passwordauthenticationand IPfilter
●Ad-Hoc(peer-to-peer), Infrastructure, Pseudo IBSSmode support
●RS-232 SerialPortfor console
●3 in oneRS-232/422/485 port canbe freelychosen, at up to 57.6Kbps
●Versatile socketoperation modes, including: TCP/IP,UDP/IP,HTTP, ARP,DHCP
client
●Easy-to-use Windows Utilityfor massinstallation
●Supports Windows VirtualCOM drivers
●LEDs indicate LINK, DIS,ACTand PWR.
WLAN Radio Features:
ProtocolType: 802.11bstandard compliant
Operating Range: Open Environment: 1000ft./300m
OfficeEnvironment: 100-330ft./30-100m
Security: WEP(Wired EquivalentPrivacy) 64 and 128 bitencryption
NetworkMode Infrastructure mode, Ad-Hoc mode
1.4 Serial CommunicationParameters
No. of ports:1(ATC-2000WF)
Interface:RS-232/422/485
Port Type:DB9 Male and sixbit terminal
BaudRateOptions:9600,38400,57600 bps
Data Length Options:8 bits
Parityoptions: None
Stop Bits Options: 1bit
FlowControl:Hardwareornone
SerialUART Buffer: 256bytes input, 256bytes output
Radio Characteristics:
Spread SpectrumTechnology:DSSS (Direct SequenceSpread Spectrum)
RF Range:2.4 ~ 2.4835GHz
Data Rate: 11 / 5.5 /2 / 1Mbps
Modulation: DBPSK for 1Mbps, DQPSKfor 2 Mbps, CCKfor 5.5 / 11 Mbps
Operation channels:US- 11, Europe- 13,France- 4, Spain -2, Japan- 14
RF Power Output(Typ.): +15 dBm
Receive Sensitivity(Typ. @BER10E-5):-83dBm@11Mbps
Power:
Power Supply: 9-36VDC
Current: Tx350mA (Max.), Rx 210mA,Power Saving Mode 80mA
Software:
Windows-basedDriver with Multi-LinkVirtual Com Driver
PCSet UPUtility:User setup and device-search software run onWindows XP/98 /
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NetworkProtocol:TCP/IP, UDP/IP,SNMP, HTTP, ARP,DHCP client
Mechanical:
Antenna: PCB board-mount antenna option,or
Ipex connectorfor externalantenna andcable option
Dimensions: 95 x 76x26 mm)
Environmental:
Temperature: Operating:0 to +55 °C/ +32to +131 °F
Storage: -20 to+65 °C /-4 to +149 °F
Relative Humidity: 95%(non-condensing)
Emissions EMCCertificate:
U.S.A.: FCC Part 15Subpart C
CE:ETSI EN 300328, EN 301 489-1/17, EN 55022,EN61000, EN 50371
Certification: Some modelsarealreadyFCC Modular-Certified forimmediate
public sale.
1.5 Serial PortPinAssignments
RS-232/422/485Pinouts
RS-232 Pinout(DB9Female)
PIN RS-232Input/Output
2RXDI
3TXD O
5GND-
7RTSO
8CTSI
RS-422/485 Pinout(SIX Terminal fromLeft)
PIN RS-422RS-485
1T+485+
2T-485-
3R+ NC
4R- NC
5VIN+ VIN+
6VIN- VIN+
1.6 Connectingthe Hardware
Thissection describes how to connect ATC-2000WFto serial devicesfor first time testing
purposes. We cover WiringRequirements,ConnectingthePower, Connecting tothe
Network,
You should also payattention to the following items:
Use separate pathstoroute wiring forpower and devices.Ifpower wiringand device wiring
paths must cross,make sure thewires are perpendicular at theintersection point.
Connecting thePower
Connect the 9-36VDC power linewithATC-2000power jack.When the poweris
properlysupplied,the .Linkand DIS. LED willlightin red and yellowcoloruntil the system
is ready,at which time the .Link. LED willbe put outand DIS PWRLED stilllight.
Connecting to a SerialDevice
Connect the serial data cablebetweenATC-2000WFand the serialdevice.
1.7 TopPanel LED Indicators
LINK----IndicateWLAN status

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DIS---- Indicate WLAN status
ACT---- It will flashwhen transmitthedata fromWLAN toserial
or fromserialto WLAN.
PWR ---- Indicate the Power supply
Detailfor LINK,DIS Ledindicate
LINKDISStatus
OFFOFFWLAN Connecting
ONOFFWLAN Connected
OFFON WLAN Disconnect
ONON SetupCommand
2.0 Initial Configuration
When setting upyour ATC-2000WFfor thefirst time, thefirstthing you should do is
configure the IPaddress.Select oneoftheinitial IP Addressconfiguration methodsto
configure
2.1 FactoryDefault IP Address
ATC-2000WFisconfiguredwith the following defaultIPaddresses:
WLAN:
Settingstatic IP
IPAddress 192.168.1.250
Netmask 255.255.255.0
2.2 Serial Console (38400,n, 8, 1)
Before configuring the ATC-2000WF viathe serial console,turn off the power and usea
serial cable to connecttheATC-2000WFto yourcomputer’s serial port.
Wesuggest usingPComm Terminal Emulator, whichis availablein CD driverto carryout
the configuration procedure. Firstlyinstall PCommTerminal Emulatoronyour computer.
1. Connect ATC-2000WFRS-232serialport directlyto yourcomputer’s male RS-232
serial
Port withRS-232DB9 Female Cross Configurationcable
2. Fromthe Windows desktop, click on Start # Programs # PCommLite # Terminal
Emulator.
3. Whenthe PComm Terminal Emulator windowopens, first clickon the Port Manager
menu item and select Open, or clickon the Open icon.
4. The Property window opens automatically.From the CommunicationParameter page,
selecttheappropriateCOM port fortheconnection, COM1 in this example, and 38400 for
BaudRate, 8 for DataBits, None for Parity,and 1 for Stop Bits.

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5. Fromthe Property window.s Terminal page, select ANSI or VT100 for Terminal
Type,
and click on OK. If youselect Dumb Terminal asthe terminaltype,some ofthe console
functions especiallythe .Monitor.function maynot work properly.
6.Pressthe “”backspace key(located intheupper rightcorner of thekeyboard)
continuouslywhile poweringon the ATC-2000WF
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7. Sending acontinuous “”backspacestring to ATC-2000WF triggers ittoswitch

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automatically
fromdata mode to console mode.
8. Start byconfiguringtheIP address and WLAN under MS-DOSCommandMode.
sectionforinstructionson howtoconfiguretherest ofthe IPsettings.
9.Choosing theProperOperation Mode
In thischapter, we describe the variousATC-2000WFoperation modes. The options
includeanoperationmode that uses adriver installedon the host computer,andoperation
modes that relyon TCP/IP socket programming concepts. After choosingtheproper
operation mode inthis chapter, referto Chapter 3.0 fordetailedconfigurationparameter
definitions.
FactoryDefault IP Address
NetworkSetting
IP:192.168.1.250
MASK :255.255.255.0
GW:192.168.1.254
DHCP :OFF
Wireless LAN Commands
CHAN :11
MODE:infrastructure
SSID :wlandemo
RATE :11mbps
WEP :OFF
Serial PortCommands
BaudRate:38400 bps
SerialFlowControl setting:OFF
TCP Serial Port Number:1234
3.0Summaryof Commands –Listed byFunctionalCategory
(Thesecommands areexplainedin detail with more detailedfunctioning examplesfurther
in this document.)
NetworkCommands
IPxxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Where x is the IPofthisdevice
MASK xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Wherex is the NetworkMaskofthisdevice
GWxxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Wherex is the Gatewayofthis device
DHCP x Where x is the DHCP setting: 1=ON 0=OFF
Wireless LAN Commands
CHAN x Where x is the channel setting1-14
MODEx Where x NetworkModex= a(ad hoc) b(infrastructure) p(Pseudo IBSS)
SSID xxxxxxxxx Wherex is the multi-character SSID network name
RATE xWherex is the Tx rate, 1,2,5,11mbps
WEP xWherexis WEPkey0=OFF, 1=64bit, 2=128bit
WK x yyyyyyyyyy LoadWEP Encryption KeyintoWEPbuffers 1,2, 3 or 4
WKID x Where x is the Buffer ofthe WEP encryptionkeyinuse 1, 2, 3 or 4
AAx Where x istheauthentication:A=Auto, S=SharedKey,O=Open
Serial PortCommands
BAUD x Wherexis serial port baudrate,0=115200, 1=57600, 2=38400, 3=9600
FCTL x Where x isSerial Flow Control setting, 1=ON, 0=OFF
PORT xxxxxWherex= TCP Serial Port Number(Defaultvalue is “1001”)
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RMODEx Where x isCLIENT or SERVER settingfor this device
RIP xxx.xxx.xxx.xxxWherexis Server Target Remote IPwhenthis device is in Client
mode.
RPORT xxxxx Where x is Server Target Remote PORT when thisdevice Clientmode.
Enter CommandMode
SetUpWLAN GatekeeperCommandEntryString
Exit andSave Settings Commands
EXITExitsCommandMode but DOESNOTSAVECHANGES
SAVE SAVE Command (Saves onlybut doesnot Exit Configuration Mode.)
SESAVESand EXITS Command Modesimultaneously
OtherCommands
PSMOD x Where x is the power savingmode: 1=ON0=OFF
RES Resetas ifaHardwarereset was applied
DEF Restores allsettings toFactoryDefault
MACRead-Onlycommand that displaytheuniqueMAC address
VER Read-Onlycommand returns Firmware Version Number
HELPDisplays list ofall available Commandsalong with abbreviated format
LISTDisplays alphabetic readout ofall Mini-b Settings