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C2100 TCP-RS485
Converter
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Index
Chapter 1: Summary .........................................................................................................................2
1.1 Technical Summary.............................................................................................................2
1.2 Features...............................................................................................................................2
1.3 LEDs and Interface .............................................................................................................3
1.3.1 LED for Communications ..........................................................................................3
1.3.2 Ethernet Interface .......................................................................................................3
1.3.3 Power Supply .............................................................................................................4
1.3.4 DIP Switch..................................................................................................................4
1.4.5 Communication Interface...........................................................................................5
Chapter 2: Network Diagrams ..........................................................................................................6
2.1 Network Diagram................................................................................................................6
2.2 Wiring .................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Cable...................................................................................................................................7
2.2.1 Cable with Switch HUB (Normal Straight Through Cable).......................................7
2.2.2 Direct Connect Cable with PC (Crossover Cable) .....................................................7
3.1 Diagram...............................................................................................................................8
3.2 Logon..................................................................................................................................8
3.3 Homepage .........................................................................................................................10
3.4 COM Port Parameters.......................................................................................................11
3.4.1 Port0 Setting (Serial COM Port): .............................................................................11
3.4.2 Port Parameters (TCP Port) ......................................................................................11
3.5 Network Settings...............................................................................................................12
3.5.1 IPAddress Selection.................................................................................................12
3.5.2 User Name and Password.........................................................................................12
3.5.3 General Configuration Settings................................................................................13
3.5.4 Restore Factory Defaults..........................................................................................13
Chapter 4: Setting Steps..................................................................................................................14
4.1 Setting a New IPAddress for the C2100...........................................................................14
4.2 Setting the Server IPAddress............................................................................................16
4.3 Search for the Controller by the Sphinx4 Software ..........................................................17
Chapter 5: Remote Control based on Client ...................................................................................20
5.1 Setup C2100 in LAN2.......................................................................................................21
5.2 Map the Port of #1 Router to Host PC..............................................................................21
5.3 Search for the Controller by the Sphinx4 Software ..........................................................22
Chapter 6: Remote Control based on Server...................................................................................25
6.1 Setup the C2100 in LAN2.................................................................................................26
6.2 Map the Port of #2 Router to C2100.................................................................................26
6.3 Adding a Controller in the Sphinx4 Software...................................................................27

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Chapter 1: Summary
1.1 Technical Summary
The C2100 is a converter between RS485/422 and TCP/IP protocols.
Technical Points:
1. TCP: 10-100M Ethernet interface, the distance to a switch or HUB is up to 100 meters.
2. RS485/422: 110bps~230400Kbps Baud Rate.
3. Setting Parameter: Setting through internet browser.
4. RS485 Output: Can support up to 127 terminals and up to 1200 meters (based on
9600Bps).
5. Dual Mode:
TCP Server, C2100 will wait for the link command from Host (for example: a PC).
TCP Client, C2100 will look for the Host (for example: a PC), and send link command
to the Host.
Applications:
Access Control, T&A, POS, Car Parking, Power Station, Data Switch.
1.2 Features
Work Mode: TCP Sever or TCP Client
Power Supply: DC9V, 500ma
Speed: 10 -100M
Speed of COM Port: 110—230400bps
Communication: RS485/RS422
Ethernet Socket: RJ45 based on TCP/IP
MCU: ARM7
Work Environment: Temperature: -20℃--70℃, Humidity :5%---95%.
Size: L90mm×W83mm×20mm

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1.3 LEDs and Interface
Image #1- 1 C2100 Converter Surface
1.3.1 LED for Communications
PWR: LED for Power Supply,
RX: Receiving Status LED,
TX: Transmitting Status LED.
1.3.2 Ethernet Interface
Image #1-2
RJ45 Cable
Ethernet LED
Data LED
DC

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RJ45 Cable: RJ45 socket.
Ethernet LED: When the cable is connected between the C2100 and a Switch HUB or PC,
the Ethernet ID will be lit.
Data LED: When the cable is connected between the C2100 and a Switch HUB or PC, the
Data LED will flash.
1.3.3 Power Supply
DC 9V: the Power Supply should be 7~14VDC with a current capacity exceeding 500ma.
1.3.4 DIP Switch
Image #1-3
Switch
State
Function Description
Detail
DIP 1 OFF Write Protect Parameters including Password, IP, Host IP
cannot be changed.
ON Configurable, Writeable All parameters can be changed.
DIP 2
OFF Normal
ON Force the IP of converter to
the default IP 10.1.1.10
When the IP address of the C2100 is not
known, switch DIP2 to on. The IP address will
default to 10.0.0.10, and the password will
default to “keyking”
DIP 3 OFF Disable WDT
ON
Enable WDT, more stable
Normally ON.
DIP 4
OFF
Normal
Normally OFF
ON
Reset the converter
Turn DIP4 ON for a second to reset
Sheet 1-1
DIP Switch
RS485/422

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DIP Switch Default Setting (Default Setting):
Switch State Description
DIP 1 ON Configurable, Writeable
DIP 2 OFF Normal
DIP 3 ON WDT is enabled
DIP 4 OFF Normal
Sheet 1-2
DIP Switch Normal Setting (Normal Operating Conditions):
Switch
State
Description
DIP 1 OFF Write Protect
DIP 2 OFF Normal
DIP 3 ON WDT is Enabled
DIP 4 OFF Normal
Sheet 1-3
1.4.5 Communication Interface
RS485/422: RS485/422 Interface
Sheet 1-4
Pin RS485 RS422
1485- T-
2
458+ T+
3GND GND
4R+
5
R-

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Chapter 2: Network Diagrams
2.1 Network Diagram
Image #2-1 C2100 Network Diagram
2.2 Wiring
Image #2-2 C2100 wiring diagram with TC3XY
Please connect the wires as per the above diagram and below description.
“C2100: 485+”----------”TC3XY:485+”
“C2100: 485”-----------”TC3XY:485-”

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2.2 Cable
The cable between the C2100 and PC or Switch HUB can be a crossover or straight through
cable.
2.2.1 Cable with Switch HUB (Normal Straight Through Cable)
Image #2-3 C2100 Straight through
cable for use with Switch or HUB
2.2.2 Direct Connect Cable with PC (Crossover Cable)
Image #2-4 C2100 crossover cable with
use with PC
8
←
1
8
←
1
8←1
8
←
1

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Chapter 3: Browser Settings
3.1 Diagram
Prior to installation please ensure either one of the following:
Only connect 1 x C2100 converter in this network.
If connecting multiple C2100 converters they must have different fixed IP addresses.
Connect the C2100 to a PC directly, as per the image below.
Image #3-1
3.2 Logon
C2100 Parameter:
Default IP: 192.168.1.100; The default IP address is 192.168.1.100.
Forced IP: 10.1.1.10; Set DP2 to the ON position.
Prior to running the browser you need to know the following:
The C2100 IPAddress, ie 192.168.1.100.
That the current IP of the C2100 converter is in the same subnet as the PC that will be
used to undertake the setting procedure, ie 192.168.1.X.
If the current IP of C2100 is unknown, please refer to chapter 4.
Open Internet Explorer browser and type the current IP address of the C2100, for
example: http://192.168.1.100. The following image will appear.

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Image #3-2
After the password is entered (default password is “keyking” without capital letter),
click ”Enter” to go to the screen below.
Current IP of C2100
Password

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Image #3-3
There are 4 navigation menus on the left hand side of the screen. These are:
“HOME”: Homepage.
“Port0 Settings”: Serial COM Port Parameters.
“Network Settings”: Network Parameters.
“Firmware Update”: Firmware update for C2100 converter.
3.3 Homepage
·
Status & Configuration
Name: Converter name, like Keyking Group C2100 Module;
Firmware Revision: C2100firmware version.
IPAddress: The current C2100 IP, ie 192.168.1.100 (default value).
MAC Address: Every C2100 has a unique fixed Mac Address.
·
Current Port Settings
Baud Rate: Default value is 9600bps
Data Size: Data Length, default value is 8 bits
Parity: Odd/Even Parity, default is None.
Stop Bits: Default is 1bit
Flow Control: Default is None.
Local Telnet Port: The local Port of C2100, default value is 8000
Remote Telnet Port: The Host Port, default value is 8000
Telnet Mode: Work Mode, TCP/IP or Client, default is Client.
Telnet Server IP: Host IP.
Telnet Timeout: Default is 0.

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3.4 COM Port Parameters
Click “Port0 Settings” in image #3-3, then image #3-4 will appear.
Image #3-4
3.4.1 Port0 Setting (Serial COM Port):
Baud Rate: Default value is 9600bps
Data Size: Data Length, default value is 8 bits
Parity: Odd/Even Parity, default is None.
Stop Bits: Default is 1bit
Flow Control: Default is None.
3.4.2 Port Parameters (TCP Port)
Local Telnet Port: The local Port of C2100, default value is 8000
Remote Telnet Port: The Host Port, default value is 8000
Telnet Mode: Work Mode, TCP/IP or Client, default is Client.
TCP Server, C2100 will wait for the link command from the Host (for example: a
PC).
TCP Client, C2100 will look for the Host (for example: a PC), and send a link
command to the Host. “TCP Client” mode use is recommended
Host IP, please change to the Host
IP, like 192.168.1.4

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Telnet Server IP: Host IP.
Telnet Timeout: Default is 0.
“Apply Changes”: Click to apply all changes.
3.5 Network Settings
Click “Network Settings” in image #3-3, then image #2-5 will appear.
3.5.1 IPAddress Selection
image #3-5
Address Type:
“DHCP/Auto IP”
: Dynamic IP, C2100 converter will get an IP by
DHCP of router. This mode of operation is not recommended
“Static IP”
: Fixed IP.
Static IP address
: IP Address of C2100 converter, eg 192.168.1.100;
Subnet
Mask
: for example: 255.255.255.0;
Default Gateway
: Gateway of this subnet, eg 192.168.1.1.
“Update Settings”: After any parameters have been changed, please click “Update Settings”
to save the configuration.
3.5.2 User Name and Password

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Image #3-6
User Name:
Old Password:
New User Name:
New Password:
Confirm Password:
“Change Password”: After the parameters have been changed, please click “Change
Password” to save the configuration.
3.5.3 General Configuration Settings
Image #3-7
Module Name: Default value is Keyking Group C2100 Module, this can be modified by the
user.
UPnP Port number: Default value is 6432.
“Update Settings”: After any parameters have been changed, please click “Update Settings”
to save the configuration.
3.5.4 Restore Factory Defaults
Click “Restore Defaults” button, then all parameter of C2100 will go back default value.

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Chapter 4: Setting Steps
If the IP of the C2100 is not known and the default IP address of 192.168.1.100 is uncertain,
follow the steps below:
Prior to installation please ensure either one of the following:
Only connect 1 x C2100 converter in this network.
If connecting multiple C2100 converters they must have different fixed IP addresses.
Connect the C2100 to a PC directly, as per the image below.
Image #4-1
4.1 Setting a New IP Address for the C2100
If you know the password and the IP address of the C2100, please proceed directly to Section 4.2.
1. Switch DIP1 and DIP2 to ON, DIP3 and DIP4 should be OFF.
2. Setup the IP address of the PC to 10.0.0.X, with X being any number from 1 to 254
except 10.
3. Open Windows Browser, and type http://10.0.0.10 and the following image will appear:

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Image #4-2
4. Type the default password: keyking, and the following home page will appear:
Image #4-3

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5. Click “Network Setting”, and the following image will appear. Allocate the C2100 a static
IP Address, for example 192.168.1.100. Then click “Update Setting”. A message
will appear to say that the software “Can not find the page”.
Image #4-4
6. Done.
4.2 Setting the Server IP Address
1. Switch DIP1 to ON, and DIP2 to OFF. DIP3 and DIP4 should be OFF.
2. Allocate the PC an IP address in the same subnet as the C2100. If the IP address of
the C2100 is 192.168.1.100, then the PC IP address should be 192.168.1.X where
X equals any number between 2 and 254 except 100 which is the same IP address
as the C2100.
3. Open Windows browser, and type http://192.168.1.100. The Logon interface will
appear. Click “Port0 Setting”and the following image will appear.
Image #4-5
Host IP, please change to the Host
IP, like 192.168.1.4

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4. Type the IP address of the PC as the Host IP (Telnet Server IP), like 192.168.1.4,
and click “Apply Changes”.
5. Switch DIP1 to OFF, and DIP2 to OFF. DIP3 and DIP4 should be OFF.
6. Done.
4.3 Search for the Controller by the Sphinx4 Software
1. Run the Sphinx4 software.
2. Click Setup/Hardware/Controller Configuration and the image below will appear.
3. Click the “Search” button and the following image will appear:
Search

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4. Choose “TCP/IP” option, and click “Search” on the above image. The following
image will appear:
5. Any controllers which are connected to the C2100 converter should now be found
and listed on the right hand side of the above screen. Once all the controller(s) are
listed click the “Stop” button. The image below shows a single controller has been
found.
The C2100 with IP address 192.168.1.100 is
already listed here. If this IP address cannot be
seen, this means that this PC is not the HOST as
far as the C2100 is concerned. The Host IP
address in the C2100 must be set to this
computer’s IP address.
Choose “TCP/IP”
option.
Click “Search”
Button.
There is one controller listed
here.
Click “Stop”
Button.

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6. Select the controller to be saved into the database by ticking the box then click the
“Save” button. Click “Close”, and the controllers will appear in the next screen.
7. Done.
Tick the box to
select this
controller
Click “Save”
This is the IP
address of the
C2100
This is the Mac
Address of the
C2100
This is the controller which
connects to the C2100
converter through the RS485
interface.