Elatec TCP3 3.0.3.1 User manual

TCP3
User Manual
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1. Introduction
The Primary use of a TCP3 converter is to provide an on-ramp for USB
data to reach a network server which implements Authentication and
optionally a Pull Printing feature. TCP3 can be configured as a two-port
network router that is designed to be connected between a network printer
and a print server. TCP3 is equipped with two USB 3.0 ports. A card reader
or keypad can be connected to either or both of these two ports and can be
used to send data to the authentication server. This is typically used to
enable card-based authentication and to release print jobs from the print
server to the attached network printer.
TCP3 can also be used in an industrial setting to enable card-based
authentication for industrial robots or other manufacturing equipment.

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2. Hardware
2.1 Overview
The following LEDs and connectors are located on the TCP3 converter:

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(1) “Power” LED
(2) “Ready” LED
(3) “Busy” LED
(4) “Status” LED
(5) Foreign Device Interface
(6) Ethernet port 1
(7) Ethernet port 2
(8) DC power supply
(9) USB port 1
(10) USB port 2
(11) Input button. This button can be used to activate additional functions.
When the input button is held, the Busy LED will blink at a rate of once per
second. Hold the button and release it after a particular number of blinks to
activate the associated function:
•3 blinks will print a TCP3 configuration page to the attached printer.
•8 blinks will reset the TCP3 configuration to factory defaults and will
force a reboot. Note that this will not reset the password. That can
only be done by reloading the firmware.
2.2 USB ports
Users can connect a USB card reader to either of the 2 USB ports on
TCP3. Up to two readers can be connected simultaneously. Currently USB
Human Interface Device also known as keyboard mode is supported.
TCP3 can provide up to 1.5 A current shared between the two USB ports.
This means if the peripheral connected to one port is drawing 1.0 A, the
second peripheral can draw up to 0.5 A before both ports will be turned off
by the over current protection circuit. Removing the second USB peripheral
will enable the port to self-reset.
Note that only tested and approved USB devices will be allowed to operate
on TCP3. This will enable ELATEC to provide support for only those
devices for which our support team has been trained. Following is the

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current list of tested and approved devices.
Manufacturer
Device
USB VID
USB PID
ELATEC
TWN3 RFID Reader
0x09D8
0x0310
ELATEC
TWN4 RFID Reader
0x09D8
0x0410
ELATEC
TWN4 SafeCom Reader
0x09D8
0x0206
ID Tech
MiniMag II™ MagStripe reader
0x0ACD
0x0001
ID Tech
Barcode Reader
0x0ACD
0x2420
MagTek
Dynamag Reader
0x0801
0x0520
Honeywell
Model 3800 Barcode Reader
0x0536
0x02E1
Honeywell
Model 3800 Barcode Reader
0x0C2E
0x0B01
Honeywell
Model 1250G Barcode Reader
0x0C2E
0x0B41
Symcode
Barcode reader
0x0483
0x0011
Motorola
Model DS9208 2D Barcode
Reader
0x05E0
0x1200
Perixx
Peripad-201 Plus PIN pad
0x2A7F
0x5740
Perixx
Peripad-201 PIN pad
0x1C4F
0x0043
Valley
Enterprises
USB to RS232 converter
0x0403
0x6001
Manhattan
28 port USB hub
0x2109
0x2811
NT-Ware
TWN4 for NT-Ware
0x171B
0x2001
Supported USB devices
2.3 Ethernet ports
There are also two Ethernet ports on TCP3: the Host port is used to
connect TCP3 to the local network and the Printer port is used to connect a
printer to TCP3.

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3. Operating TCP3
3.1 Typical application
A typical application is to extend the feature set of a network device (i.e. a
network printer), by enabling connection of a local peripheral device such as
a card reader or keypad.
3.2 Power up TCP3
TCP3 is offered with either a 5-volt wall power supply or Power over
Ethernet (PoE).
As TCP3 powers up, its operating status can be determined through the
LED panel located on the face of the unit. The converter typically takes
45 seconds to boot up. This time will be extended by up to two additional
minutes if there is no host network connection as the converter continually
attempts to connect.
The operation mode of the device can be determined based on a
combination of LED signals. Here are a few of the possible states.
• “Power” LED displays Green when power supply is connected and orange
if there is a power fault.
• “Ready” LED displays Green in normal operation and can turn off during
certain conditions (refer to the Technical Manual).
• “Busy” LED displays Red when the device is initializing. It will blink during
a software upgrade or when the input button is pressed. It is off at other
times.

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• “Status” LED displays Green when all conditions are normal. It will display
red if there is a loss of the host network and orange if it is not able to
communicate with the printer.
4. TCP3 configuration
4.1 Requirements
1. Download the TCP3 AdminPack from the ELATEC website: (Download
Center). It contains the TCP3 firmware, the TCP3 Technical Manual, the
installer for the TC3 Configuration application and several sample subnet
search files.
2. Unzip the AdminPack, then run the TCP3 Config installer by double
clicking on TCP3Config.msi. This will install the TCP3 Config tool on the
PC.
3. Devices must be on the same subnet as the PC operating the TCP3
Config discovery tool. Devices on a different subnet can be discovered with
additional steps addressed in the Technical Manual.
4.2 TCP3 Config
TCP3 Config is a tool that can be used to discover all of the TCP3 devices
connected to the network. It can also read the configuration of the selected
converter, enable editing of that configuration and can send that updated
configuration back to the same converter to multiple converters.

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4.3 Configuration via web page
Alternatively, TCP3 can also be configured over the network via its web
browser interface when you select “Open the Homepage of the selected
TCP3” in the TCP3 Config screen.
Once a TCP3 has been selected from the list, clicking on “Open the
Homepage of the TCP3” or typing the <ip of a TCP3>:81 in the web
browser will launch the homepage of the TCP3. If prompted, enter the user
name and password. The default user name is “admin” (lower-case, without
quotation marks). The default password is the last 8 numbers in the Host
MAC address which is printed on the back of TCP3. For example if the
Host MAC address is 20:1D:03:01:7E:1C, enter 03017E1C as the
password. Note that the password is case sensitive and must be entered
as upper case.
Once the password has been entered, a user may change the factory
password to something easier to remember. There are currently no
constraints on minimum password length or password complexity.
Once the user finishes configuring TCP3, they need to select “Reboot”,
which is visible from any web page.
When the Homepage opens, one can navigate to the set-up pages for
Network, USB, Password, System or Status. Context sensitive Help is also
available for each screen.
4.4 Refresh the firmware on TCP3
As a customer of ELATEC, each user can receive a link for the TCP3
AdminPack. The compressed AdminPack for TCP3 contains the following
files:
•Technical Manual
•Zipped Firmware Image
•TCP3 Config Tool
•Sample JSON Configuration file
•Factory Default JSON Configuration file
•Sample sub-network search files

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TCP3 is equipped with the ability to upgrade its firmware using 3 different
methods:
1. Remotely using the TCP3 Config tool
2. Remotely from the TCP3 System web page
3. Locally via a USB flash drive
Please refer to the Technical Manual for more information about the
firmware upgrade.
5. Firmware history
Version
Changes
10.1.1.
Firmware
STD3.0.0.0
Initial release
10.1.2.
Firmware
STD3.0.1.0
Factory default password changed from admin to last 8
digits of TCP3 Host MAC address
• Network setup supports printers on static IP address
• Enable client connection via http using web service calls
• Updated Syslog window behavior
• Enable status log to use local time instead of UTP
• Enable remote configuration of connected TWN4 card
reader
• Status page now shows TCP3 hardware version
• Status page now shows description of connected USB
device
• Status page shows configuration details of connected
TWN4 reader
• Status page shows memory usage based on 8 gig memory
device
• Qualified additional USB devices to the white-list

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6. Technical data
Please refer to the TCP3 data sheet for technical data.
7. Compliance statements
A. FCC Notice
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.
NOTICE
Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved
by Manufacturer may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
NOTE
This equipment has been designed for Commercial Use only and has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Warning: This equipment is compliant with Class A of CISPR 32. In a
residential environment this equipment may cause radio interference.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
B. IC Notice
NOTICE
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation
NOTE
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
C. Warning
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
8. Disclaimer
ELATEC reserves the right to change any information or data in this
document without prior notice. The distribution and the update of this
document is not controlled. ELATEC declines all responsibility for the use
of product with any other specifications but the ones mentioned above. Any
additional requirement for a specific custom application has to be validated
by the customer himself at his own responsibility. Where application
information is given, it is only advisory and does not form part of the
specification.
All referenced brands, product names, service names and trademarks
mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

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9. Service address
In case of any technical questions, please contact:
ELATEC GmbH
Zeppelinstr. 1
82178 Puchheim
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: info-rf[email protected]m