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