ExpertDAQ EX-9132-2 User manual

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SERIALTO ETHERNET
CONVERTER
EX-9132-2
User Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction …………………...……………………………………………..4
Overview …………………………………………………………………………. 5
Package Checklist ……………………………………………………………….6
Block Diagram ………...………………………………………………………….7
Product Features ...…...………………………………………………………….8
Product Specifications ……………………………………………………………9
Converter Description & Installation ………………………….….11
Product Panel Views……………………………………………………………...11
Left Side ……………………………………………………………………….....12
Right Side ………………………………………………………………………..13
LED Indicators …………………………………………………………………..14
Terminator & Reset Button ……………………………………………………15
Wiring Architecture …………………………………………………………….16
RS-232 …………………………………………………………………….………16
RS-422/RS-485 …………………………………………………………………..17
Converter Configuration ………………………………….……………...18
Initial IP Configuration …………………………………………………………18
Device Management Utility of EXPERTDAQETM ……………...……….....19

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Menu “View” …………………………………………………………………….20
Menu “Config” …………………………………………………………………..20
WebConsoleConfiguration ……………………………………………………22
Controller Status ………………………………………………………………..23
Controller Setup ……………………………………………………………......25
Controller Updated ……………………………………………………………..31
FactoryDefault Setting …………………………………………………………32
Self-Testing ………………………………………………………………….33
Hyper Terminal for TCP/IP WinSock ……………………………………......34
Hyper Terminal for COM Port …………………………………………………37
Data Transmission …………………………………………………………......37
Appendix A - FAQ ………………………………………………………..38
Appendix B - Pin Outs and Cable Wiring …………………….39
DC Power Outlet ………………………………………………………………...39
RJ-45 Pin Assignment …………………………………………………………39
RS-232 Pi Assignment …………………………………………………………39
RS-422 Pin Assignment ……………………………………………………….40
RS-485 Pin Assignment ……………………………………….……...……….40

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Introduction
EX-9132-2 TCP/IP converter is designed to make your serial devices Internet
ready instantly. ARM-7 Series of EX-9132-2 TCP/IP converter makes them
the ideal choice for connecting your RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial
devices—such as PLCs, meters, and sensors to an IP-based Ethernet LAN,
making it possible for your software to access serial devices anywhere and
anytime over a local LAN or the Internet.
ARM-7 Series converter ensures the compatibility of network software that
uses a standard network API (Winsock or BSD Sockets) by providing TCP
Server Mode, TCP Client Mode, and UDP Mode. ARM-7 Series’ Virtual COM
driver, software that works with COM port can be set up to work over a TCP/IP
network in no time. This excellent feature preserves your software investment
and lets you enjoy the benefits of networking your serial devices instantly.
ARM-7 Series converter supports manual configuration via the handy web
browser console and many protocols including TCP, IP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP,
ICMP, and ARP. It is the best solution to network your serial devices.

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Overview
EX-9132-2 TCP/IP converter is designed to make your serial devices Internet
ready instantly. ARM-7 Series of GDI2000 TCP/IP converter makes them the
ideal choice for connecting your RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial devices—such
as PLCs, meters, and sensors to an IP-based Ethernet LAN, making it possible
for your software to access serial devices anywhere and anytime over a local
LAN or the Internet.
ARM-7 Series converter ensures the compatibility of network software that
uses a standard network API (Winsock or BSD Sockets) by providing TCP
Server Mode, TCP Client Mode, and UDP Mode. ARM-7 Series’ Virtual COM
driver, software that works with COM port can be set up to work over a TCP/IP
network in no time. This excellent feature preserves your software investment
and lets you enjoy the benefits of networking your serial devices instantly.
ARM-7 Series converter supports manual configuration via the handy web
browser console and many protocols including TCP, IP, UDP, HTTP, DHCP,
ICMP, and ARP. It is the best solution to network your serial devices.

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Package Checklist
ARM-7 product is shipped with the following items:
1 unit of EX-9132-2 TCP/IP converter
1 unit of Power Adaptor ( 9VDC 500mA )
Documentation & Software CD
NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or
damaged.

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Block Diagram
Low-cost devices usually are equipped with low speed processors and limited
memories. In reality, they are neither having the capability nor practicality to
manage complicated network TCP/IP protocols. ARM-7 Series is a low cost
while providing high performance network solution by converting data stream
between network TCP/IP and popular serial port signals. In stead of processing
TCP/IP packets directly, devices need only deal with those interface signals,
which greatly simplifies the complexity of TCP/IP network in linkage.

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Product Features
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□Data Conversion between RS-232/422/485 and Ethernet
Convert serial device (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485) data/signal into the TCP/IP
packet data/signal and send them out with the Ethernet data stream or convert
the TCP/IP packet data/signal into serial device data/signal.
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□Dynamic IP Configuration
Support DHCP client mode, simplifying network address configuration and
management.
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□Dual LAN Speed
Support 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, auto-detected.
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□Server / Client Dual Modes
ARM-7 Series can be configured as network server or network client. In the
client mode, it can be installed in network which is protected by NAT router or
firewall, without the need of a real IP address.
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□Web-based Setup
Parameters setup is based on HTTP protocol by using standard browsers (IE
and Netscape). No special software would be required.
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□Built-in Security Control
Protected by setup password to prevent intruders.
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□Firmware Remote Update
Firmware can be updated directly via Ethernet network to keep up with latest
network standards.

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Product Specifications
CPU : 32-bits ARM-7 CPU , 25 MHz
RAM : 2 M Bytes SDRAM ( 1 M * 16Bits )
ROM : 128 K Bytes Flash ROM
Ethernet
Port Type : RJ-45 Connector
Speed : 10 /100 M bps ( Auto Detecting )
Protocol : ARP , IP , ICMP , UDP , TCP , HTTP , DHCP
Mode : TCP Server / TCP Client / UDP
Setup : HTTP Browser Setup (IE & Netscape) , RS-232 Console
Security : Setup Password
Protection : Built-in 1.5KV Magnetic Isolation
Serial Port
Port : RS-232 * 1 Port ，RS-422/RS-485 * 1 Port
Speed：300 bps~230.4 K bps
Parity：None , Odd , Even , Mark , Space
Data Bit：5 , 6 , 7 , 8
Stop Bit : 1 , 2
RS-232 Pins : Rx , Tx , GND , RTS , CTS , DTR , DSR , DCD
RS-422 : Rx+ , Rx- , Tx+ , Tx- (Surge Protect)
RS-485 : Data+ , Data- (Surge Protect)

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Built –in RS-422/RS-485 Terminal Resistor
15KV ESD for all signals
Watch Dog Function
Power : DC 9 – 12 V , 500mA
Led Lamp : SYS (PWR) , LAN , Rx , Tx
Environment : Operating Temperature: 0℃∼50℃
Storage Temperature : -10℃∼70℃
Dimensions : 110 * 90 * 30 mm ( W * D * H )
Weight : 146 gm

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Converter Description
Product Panel View
LAN
DC-In
Power Outlet
LED Indicators
Serial Port
RS-485/RS-422
Serial Port
RS-232
Reset Button
RS-422 / 485 Terminator

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Left Side
Power Supply
The EX-9132-2 TCP/IP converter is powered by a single 9∼12V DC(Inner
positive/outer negative) power supply and 500mA of current. A suitable
power supply adapter is part of the packaging. Connect the power line to the
power outlet at the left side of EX-9132-2 TCP/IP converter and put the
adapter into the socket. If the power is properly supplied, the “SYS” red color
LED will be blink each time in one second.
LAN Port
The connector for network is the usual RJ45. Simply connect it to your
network switch or Hub. When the connection is made, the LAN LED
indicator will light. When data traffic occurs on the network, red Tx & Rx LED
indicator will blink during data transferring and receiving.
DC-In
Power Outlet
LAN

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Right Side
Serial Port of RS-232/RS-422/RS-485
Connect the serial data cable between the converter and the serial device.
Follow the setup procedure to configure the parameters of the converter.
(see the following chapters ).
RS-232
RS-422 / 485

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LED Indicators
SYS “Red LED”: Power indicated (when the power is on the LED will flash
each time in one second )
Rx “Green LED”: Network signal receiving indicated (when receive any
signal form network the LED will flash)
Tx “Red LED”: Network signal transforming indicated (when transmit any
signal to network the LED will flash)
LAN “LED”: On-line indicated (when converter link to LAN then the LED will
keep on)100M- Green LED、10M- Red LED

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Terminator & Reset button
Resent Button
Press the button then turn on the power and waiting for 3 seconds.
Converter will reset to factory default.
Terminator
There is terminator resistor built in. If the switch 1 & 2 are set in “ON”
position , 120 Ohm resistor is connected between the signals.
Reset Button Terminator

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Wiring Architecture
RS-232 Wiring Architecture

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RS-422 / RS-485 Wiring Architecture
When you finish the steps mentioned above and the LED indicators are as
shown, the converter is installed correctly. You can use the Setup Tool
“EXPERTDAQETM.exe” to setup the IP Address.
To proceed the advanced parameters setup, please use a web browser (IE
or Netscape) to continue the detailed settings.

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Converter Configuration
Initial IP Configuration
When setting up your converter for the first time, the first thing you should do
configure the IP address. This chapter introduces the method to configure
the device server’s IP address. For more details about network settings,
see “Web Console Configuration”. in next sub section.
For quick setup of converter , We suggest you to reference “Quick
Installation Guide” manual.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
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Device Management Utility
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Menu “View”
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Menu “Config”

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Device Management Utility
On PC we provide a Device Management Utility named ExpertDAQETM
which is an executable program in Windows 32 bit environments.
ExpertDAQETM Setup Tool is used to detect and setup the installed converters.
It uses UDP broadcast packets to query and configure converters on the
network.
When you activate the tool, it will detect the existence of the installed
converters and depict the converters’ status such as IP address, Subnet Mask,
MAC Address, and Device ID (see Figure 3.1). The Setup Tool only can
setup one converter at a time. Thus if there are more than one converter on the
network, please shut down or disconnect other converters. Otherwise the
ExpertDAQETM can not detect the converter. Other similar issues, you may
reference to Q&A in Appendix A.
Due to the nature of broadcast UDP packets, ExpertDAQETM has following
characteristics:
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□Broadcast packets aren’t limited by subnet. Even if the IP address of the
converters and the computer running ExpertDAQETM do not belong to
the same subnet, it still works fine.
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□Broadcast packets can not pass routers. ExpertDAQETM can only be used
to monitor devices with computer running ExpertDAQETM in the same
segment of local area network

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Refresh
Refresh the status. ExpertDAQETM will send another query to get
updated information.
Note: Always run the “View-> Refresh” after any data change.
Exit
Exit from the program
ExpertDAQETM Config
Moving the mouse cursor onto the desired device that displaying in information
window
Clicking the left button of mouse to invoke the ExpertDAQETM Config.