Perle IOLAN STG8 User manual

IOLAN STG8/SDG8 P Quick Start Guide – P/N 5500425-10 (Rev C)
IOLAN
STG8/SDG8 P
Quick Start Guide
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The STG8 and the SDG8 P models provide Serial port to Ethernet connectivity.
Leading edge features include, next generation IP support (IPV6) and 10/100/1000
Ethernet speeds. The SDG8 P also includes universal software selectable EIA
232/422/485 interfaces and is 802.3af Power over Ether (PoE) compliant.
This guide covers basic installation and configuration and is intended for first time
setup or product evaluation.
Complete details can be found in the following guides at;
www.perle.com/downloads.
 IOLAN User’s Guide
 IOLAN Command Line Interface Reference Guide
 IOLAN STG8/SDG8 P Installation Guide
What’s in the box?
The IOLAN
 STG8 – 8 ports with 8 RJ45 serial ports (EIA 232) or
 SDG8 P – 8 ports with 8 RJ45 serial ports with selectable (EIA-232/422/485
mode) and 802.3af Power over Ether (PoE) compliant
 External power supply
 A Quick Start Guide (this document)
 Power adapter, strain relief strap and rubber feet
 Wall mount brackets

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Hardware Overview
Back View
Button/Switch Functions
Reset Button
The inset RESET button will reboot the IOLAN if pushed in and released quickly. It will
reset the IOLAN to factory defaults if pushed in and held for more than three seconds
Console/Serial Switch
The IOLAN is set in the factory to serial (up position). Unless you plan to attach a
console to the IOLAN, leave the dip switch in the serial position. If this DIP switch is
set to the down position, then the serial port is in console mode. In console mode,
the port provides access to the IOLAN management function using the industry
standard CLI command set. See the IOLAN Command Line Interface Reference Guide.

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Connecting the Hardware
Connecting the barrel connector
Plug the barrel connector end into the IOLAN, then plug the power adapter into a
power source. The Power/Ready LED should show a solid green after the boot
sequence.
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the RJ-45 plug (10/100/1000) to the HUB or
switch that will provide network connectivity (if applicable to your application).
2. The console dip switch on the IOLAN should be set to the up position for serial
mode.
3. Connect the power cord strain relief, if desired. See IOLAN STG8/SDG8 P
Hardware Installation.
Power over Ethernet
The IOLAN SDG8 P can operate as a Powered Device (PD) under IEEE 802.3af
operating with end-span and mid-span power sources (PSE).
Power On Cycle
When the power is connected to the IOLAN, the Power/Ready LED will cycle through
several sequences and will end in a solid green once the unit is fully booted and
ready to be configured. If the LED is not solid green after two minutes, see the IOLAN
STG8/SDG8 P Hardware Installation Guide.
LED Guide
System Ready
 Green Solid—System Ready
 Flashing—System is booting or DIP switch is in console mode
 Yellow—Flashing—Booting
 Red—Error condition. See the IOLAN STG8/SDG8 P Hardware Installation Guide
Link
 Green—1000 Mbps (flashes with activity)
 Amber—10/100 Mbps (flashes with activity)
 Off—No LAN connection
Serial Activity
 Green off —No serial activity
 Green flashing—Tx/Rx flashes with transmit/receive serial activity

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Connecting Ethernet
Connect the network to the Ethernet port using a Cat5/5e Ethernet cable.
Connecting the Serial Device
Connect the serial device to the IOLAN serial port.
See the IOLAN STG8/SDG8 P Hardware Installation Guide for pinout details and how
to terminate the serial port for 485/Full/Half and 422 mode if your application
requires it. Software selectable EIA 232/422/485 interfaces are only supported on
the SDG8 P model.
Configuring the Unit
The IOLAN features several different configuration methods (i.e. HTTP, Telnet,
SNMP) as well as an external Windows based Utility (DeviceManager). For the most
up to date documentation on any of these configuration methods see the IOLAN
User’s Guide
For the most recent version of the Device Manager and other utilities, please refer to
the Perle website at www.perle.com
Connecting to the IOLAN
1. Install the DeviceManager software to your laptop or PC.
2. Start the DeviceManager program from installed programs.
3. Under the DeviceManager menu, select File, then select Connect to.
4. Your IOLAN will show as Unconfigured in the list.
5. Select your IOLAN from the list and select the Assign IP button.
6. Assign a valid IP address to the IOLAN that is on your network.
7. You will be prompted by the software for the admin password before being
able to connect and configure the IOLAN (superuser (case sensitive)).
8. You should change the admin password to restrict unauthorized access to the
IOLAN.
Registering the IOLAN
You should register IOLAN online at:
www.perle.com/support_services/warranty_reg.aspContacting Technical Support
Contact information for the Perle Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) can be found at
the link below.
www.perle.com/support_services/support_request.shtm