IPEX PH232Ex1Plus User manual

Doc No: PH232Ex1Plus-UM-001
USER’S MANUAL
IPEX
(IP Electronix)
1 September 2019
PH232Ex1Plus
#1 RS-232 Serial Port to Ethernet, Terminal Server/Client

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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................3
2. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................3
3. PACKAGE CHECKLIST ...............................................................................................................................4
4. TOP PANEL ..............................................................................................................................................5
5. RS-232 SERIAL PORT PIN CONFIGURATION..............................................................................................6
6. RS-232 CONNECTING METHODS..............................................................................................................7
7. CONNECTION DIAGRAM........................................................................................................................10
8. DEVICE CONFIGURATION WEBPAGE......................................................................................................12
9. NETWORK CONNECTION TESTING.........................................................................................................19
10. CONNECTING TO DEVICE VIA TCP SOCKET.........................................................................................21
11. REDIRECTING ....................................................................................................................................23
12. GUARANTEE......................................................................................................................................25
13. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................25

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1. Introduction
IPEX PH232Ex1Plus bidirectional communication terminal server/client is a simple solution for connecting serial
devices to a network which results in having 1 RS-232 serial ports over Ethernet network. This converter uses
transparent communicate protocol, so it is not required to understand complex Ethernet TCP/IP protocol, and
no modification in serial programs is needed. It operates as a Real COM, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP Server and
UDP Client Full-Duplex converter and supports bidirectional connection.
PH232Ex1Plus is designed for industrial usage and is useful for connecting any device with a serial interface to a
computer via Ethernet supported network like LAN, WAN … and can be used in Industrial Automation,
Telecommunications, SCADA Systems, DCS Systems ….
Protection against Surge, ESD and EMI is implemented in its design and there is 3kV isolation between Ethernet
and RS-232 sides.
2. Specifications
Number of Ports: #1 RS-232 Serial Port, #1 Ethernet RJ45 (10/100 Mbps) Port.
Serial Standard: Meets or Exceeds the Requirements of TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU v.28 Standards.
Network Protocols: ICMP, IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, Telnet, DNS, ARP, HTTP.
RS-232 Signal (Full Handshake Support): TxD, RxD, DTR, RTS, DSR, CTS, RI, GND.
Baud-Rates: 50, 75, 110, 150, 300, 450, 600, 900, 1200, 1800, 2400, 3600, 4800, 7200, 9600, 14400, 19200,
28800, 38400, 56000, 57600, 76800, 115200, 153600, 184320, 230400, 307200, 460800, 921600 bps;
Selectable. Custom Baud-Rates are supported too.
RS-232 Parity: Even, Odd, None, Mark and Space; Selectable.
Power (Green) LED Indicator
Transmit (Blue) and Receive (Yellow) LED Indicator for All Ports
TCP Server (Green), TCP Client (Green) and UDP (Green) LED Indicator
ESD Protection: RS-232 Bus-Pin ESD Protection Exceeds ±15 kV Using Human-Body Model (HBM).
Dimensions: 26mm x 71.6mm x 122 mm (1.03inch x 2.8inch x 4.82inch).
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +85°C (-4°F to +185°F).
1 Year Guarantee and 5 Years Support

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3. Package Checklist
Before installing the PH232Ex1Plus, verify that the package contains the following items:
1) PH232Ex1Plus 2) +12V DC Adaptor
3) Installation CD-ROM
NOTE: Notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged.

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4. Top Panel
General Indicators:
POWER LED (Green): It is turned ON, when the power supply connects to +VDC and GND correctly.
PoE LED (Green): It is turned ON if the device takes its power from a network switch with PoE.
Port Indicators:
TCP Server LED (Green): Blinking this LED shows that the TCP Server mode for this port is selected and device is
trying to connect in this mode. If the device connects to a client, then this LED turns on continuously.
TCP Client LED (Green): Blinking this LED shows that the TCP Client mode for this port is selected and device is
trying to connect in this mode. If the device connects to a server, then this LED turns on continuously.
UDP LED (Green): Blinking this LED shows that the UDP mode for this port is selected and device is trying to
connect in this mode. If the network works properly, then this LED turns on continuously.
PE LED (Red): It is blinking if the device detecting a Parity Error in data.
RX LED (Yellow): It is blinking when the device receive data on serial port.
TX LED (Green): It is blinking when data is transmitting from the device serial port.

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Device Power Supply +VDC (IMPORTANT!)
To working properly, you should connect a DC Power Supply to PH232Ex1Plus. The voltage of the Power Supply
should be from +8V to +48V. For example, this device is working with a single +12V, +15V or +24V DC Adaptor as
well.
5. RS-232 Serial Port Pin Configuration

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6. RS-232 Connecting methods
7.1)Modem Connection (to a Modem, PH485iX, or any other DCE devices)
Modem or other DCE devices
DB9-Female Pin Number
PH232Ex1Plus Port #1 as DTE
DB9-Male Pin Number
Pin 1: DCD (Output)
Pin 1: DCD (Input)
Pin 2: RxD (Output)
Pin 2: RxD (Input)
Pin 3: TxD (Input)
Pin 3: TxD (Output)
Pin 4: DTR (Input)
Pin 4: DTR (Output)
Pin 5: GND (Ground)
Pin 5: GND (Ground)
Pin 6: DSR (Output)
Pin 6: DSR (Input)
Pin 7: RTS (Input)
Pin 7: RTS (Output)
Pin 8: CTS (Output)
Pin 8: CTS (Input)
Pin 9: RI (Output)
Pin 9: RI (Input)
(Modem Cable)

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7.2)Null Modem Connection (to PC, PLC, RTU, A-380, or any other DTE devices)
PC,PLC or other DTE devices
DB9-Male Pin Number
PH232Ex1Plus Port as DTE
DB9-Male Pin Number
Pin 7: RTS (Output)
Pin 1: DCD (Input)
Pin 3: TxD (Output)
Pin 2: RxD (Input)
Pin 2: RxD (Input)
Pin 3: TxD (Output)
Pin 6: DSR (Input)
Pin 4: DTR (Output)
Pin 5: GND (Ground)
Pin 5: GND (Ground)
Pin 4: DTR (Output)
Pin 6: DSR (Input)
Pin 8: CTS (Input)
Pin 7: RTS (Output)
Pin 7: RTS (Output)
Pin 8: CTS (Input)
Pin 1: DCD (Input)
Pin 7: RTS (Output)
(Null Modem Cable)

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7.3)Simple Null Modem Connection (to PC, PLC, … Without Hardware Handshaking)
PC,PLC or other DTE devices
DB9-Male Pin Number
PH232Ex1Plus Port as DTE
DB9-Male Pin Number
Pin 3: TxD (Output)
Pin 2: RxD (Input)
Pin 2: RxD (Input)
Pin 3: TxD (Output)
Pin 5: GND (Ground)
Pin 5: GND (Ground)
(Simple Null Modem Cable (Without Hardware Handshaking))

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7. Connection Diagram
7.1 PH232Ex1Plus as a Terminal Server
The below diagram is a typical connection configuration of PH232Ex1Plus. You can connect a device with a RS-
232 serial port to RS-232 serial port of the PH232Ex1Plus, then you can connect to the device behind the
network by any application software you want by opening a TCP or UDP Socket without need of any auxiliary
driver.
Network
Switch
Network
Switch
PH232Ex1+ in SERVER Mode
Any Device with a RS-232 Port
for example
a PLC, RTU, ... , is connected to
PH2323Ex1+
PH232Ex1+ RJ45 LAN Port Connected to a
Network via a Switch
PC, Laptop or Server
RS-232
LAN

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7.2 Client/Server, Peer to Peer Connection
If you want to connect two devices which have only RS-232 Ports to each other via Ethernet network, you can
use this connecting method. Take two PH232Ex1Plus. Set one PH232Ex1Plus as Server and another one as Client
with adding Remote Server IP and Port Number on it. These two converters are connecting automatically via
network to each other, so RS-232 PORT of Server, connects to RS-232 PORT of Client via network. Now you can
connect your RS-232 devices to COM Ports as shown in the following diagram.
Network
Switch
Network
Switch
PH232Ex1+ in SERVER Mode
Any Device with a RS-232 Port
for example
a PLC, RTU, ... , is connected to
PH232Ex1+
PH232Ex1+ RJ45 LAN Port Connected to a
Network via a Switch
PH232Ex1+ in CLIENT Mode
Any Device with a RS-232 Port
for example
An Industrial PC is connected to
PH232Ex1+
RS-232
RS-232

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8. Device Configuration Webpage
To open device configuration webpage, enter the device IP on your web browser address bar like this figure:
The device Default IP Address is 192.168.1.100 and the default Subnet Mask is: 255.255.255.0
Now enter user name and password to pass the authentication procedure. Default User Name is admin and
default password is admin too.
User Name: admin Password: admin

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8.1 Device Information Webpage
You can see some general information about the device such as MAC address, Firmware and Hardware
version and … in this page.

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8.2 Security
You can change device configuration webpage user name and password in this page.

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8.3 Network Settings
You can change all the network settings, such as device IP Address in this page.
It is important to enter valid data in this section. If you are not sure about your network settings such as DNS
address and …, you should consult to your network administrator before any changing in these settings.

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8.4 PORT Settings
You can see and change all the port settings in this page.

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8.5 Pinout Guide
RS-232 Port pinout is seen in this page.

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8.6 Default Settings:
Default IP Address: 192.168.1.100
Default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default User Name: admin
Default Password: admin
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
If you change the device IP and forget it, you can see the new IP Address on the serial port. Whenever you turn
on the device, it sends its IP Address and Subnet Mask to the RS-232 Port. The port settings for watching device
IP is fixed to 9600, 8, n, 1. You can easily see this IP Address and Subnet Mask by using a Terminal Emulation
Software such as Microsoft Hyper Terminal.
You can Reset the device to its factory default setting in this page if necessary.

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9. Network Connection Testing
Connect PH232Ex1Plus to the Ethernet based network by connecting RJ45 LAN socket to network via a switch or
Hub by an ordinary CAT5 or CAT6 cable. If everything is set properly, the green and yellow LEDs on the
PH232Ex1Plus’s RJ45 socket will blink.
Now it is important to check the network wiring topology and testing all the cables, routers, switches … in the
route from PH232Ex1Plus to the computer. This test is done simply by using PING command from computer.
Go to Windows command prompt, (press WINDOWS KEY + R to going to run dialog and then type CMD and
press enter):
Type ping with the device IP address, for example “ping 192.168.1.100”and press Enter.

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Now you should see the ping response from the device.
If there are any problems in the network, you could not see response from the device:
If you see this timeout window, you can’t continue installation and first you should solve network problem by
consulting your network administrator.