Planet ICS-100 User manual

User’s Manual
ICS-100 / ICS-101 / ICS-102 / ICS-102S15
RS-232/RS-422/RS-485
over
100Base-FX / 10/100Base-TX
Media Converter

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Contents subject to which revision without prior notice.
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FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the Instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at whose own expense.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Energy Saving Note of the Device
This power required device does not support Standby mode operation.
For energy saving, please remove the DC-plug or push the hardware Power Switch to OFF position to disconnect the
device from the power circuit.
Without removing the DC-plug or switch off the device, the device will still consume power from the power source. In the
view of Saving the Energy and reduce the unnecessary power consuming, it is strongly suggested to power off or to remove
the DC-plug for the device if this device is not intended to be active.
WEEE Warning
To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of
hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of electrical and electronic
equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of
WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.

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Revision
PLANET RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 over 10/100Base-TX/100Base-FX Media Converter User's Manual
FOR MODELS: ICS-100 / ICS-101 / ICS-102 / ICS-102S15
REVISION: 1.4 (JANUARY.2011)
Part No.: 2080-AA3600-004

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................1
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL......................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................. 2
1.4 APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 2
1.5 PRODUCT FEATURES .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................................... 5
2. INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................7
2.1 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.1 Product Layout .................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.2 LED Indicators................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.3 DB9 Pin Define.................................................................................................................................................. 10
2.1.4 ICS-10X Rear Panel.......................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 INSTALL THE CONVERTER.......................................................................................................................... 11
2.2.1 Stand-alone Installation..................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2.2 Chassis Installation and Rack Mounting ........................................................................................................... 13
3. MANAGEMENT.............................................................................................................14
3.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................................ 14
3.2 REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 14
3.3 MANAGEMENT METHODS........................................................................................................................... 15
3.3.1 Web Management............................................................................................................................................. 15
3.3.2 Login the Media converter................................................................................................................................. 15
4. WEB CONFIGURATION...............................................................................................17
4.1 MAIN MENU .............................................................................................................................................. 17
4.2 SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.2.1 System Information ........................................................................................................................................... 18
4.2.2 Password Setting .............................................................................................................................................. 19
4.2.3 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................................................ 20
4.2.4 Factory Default.................................................................................................................................................. 22
4.2.5 System Reboot.................................................................................................................................................. 22
4.3 NETWORK CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................................... 23
4.4 OPERATION MODE .................................................................................................................................... 24
4.4.1 TCP Server Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 25
4.4.2 TCP Client Mode............................................................................................................................................... 30
4.4.3 UDP Client Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 31
4.4.4 Virtual COM Mode............................................................................................................................................. 32
4.4.5 Telnet Server Mode........................................................................................................................................... 40
4.4.6 Pair Connection– Local Mode ........................................................................................................................... 45
4.4.7 Pair Connection – Remote Mode ...................................................................................................................... 46

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4.5 SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................. 50
4.6 SMTP...................................................................................................................................................... 52
5. SOFTWARE VCOM UTILITY.......................................................................................55
5.1 INSTALLING THE VCOM UTILITY ................................................................................................................ 55
5.2 SEARCH THE DEVICE................................................................................................................................. 58
5.3 VIRTUAL COM.......................................................................................................................................... 59
APPENDIX A.....................................................................................................................62
A.1 PLANET SMART DISCOVERY UTILITY ....................................................................................................... 62
A.2 DEVICE‘S RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 PIN ASSIGNMENTS ............................................................................. 63
A.3 DEVICE‘S RJ-45 PIN ASSIGNMENTS .......................................................................................................... 63
A.4 RJ-45 CABLE PIN ASSIGNMENT.................................................................................................................. 64
A.5 FIBER OPTICAL CABLE CONNECTION PARAMETER...................................................................................... 65
A.6 POWER INFORMATION............................................................................................................................... 65

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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing PLANET Serial over Fast Ethernet Media Converter – ICS-10x series. Terms of “Serial Media
Converter” means the products mentioned titled in the cover page of this User’s manual
1.1 Package Contents
Open the box of the Serial Media Converter and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items:
Check the contents of your package for following parts:
Serial Media Converter x1
CD-ROM User's Manual x1
Quick Installation Guide x1
External 5VDC / 2.5A Power Adapter x 1
If any of these are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately, if possible, retain the carton including the
original packing material, and use them against to repack the product in case there is a need to return it to us for repair.
1.2 How to Use This Manual
This Media Converter User Manual is structured as follows:
Section 2, Installation
It explains the functions of ICS-10x and how to physically install the ICS-10x.
Section 3, Management
The chapter explains how to manage the converter by Web interface.
Section 4, Web Configuration
It contains information about the Smart function of ICS-10x.
Section 5, Software VCOM Utility
It explains the software VCOM how to use with the operation Virtual COM.
Appendix A
It contains cable and Smart Discovery utility information of ICS-10x.

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1.3 Product Description
The Web-Smart ICS-10x series Media Converter / Device Server provide to converts Serial RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485
communication interface over Fast Ethernet networking. There are RJ-45/SC connectors and
single-mode/multi-mode media for your needs. Ethernet signal that allows two types of segments to connect easily,
efficiently and inexpensively. This converter can be used as a stand-alone unit or as a slide-in module to the PLANET
Media Converter Chassis (MC-700, MC-1500 and MC-1500R). It’s time saving expense for user and SI, no need to
replace the existing Serial equipment and software system.
It extends the distance of deploying Serial equipments and hosts. The selectable fiber-Optic wires on the basis of
distance are flexibly provided. Therefore, this product will perfectly satisfy the diverse demands while providing reliable
and efficient network solutions based on the distance and budgets of installation.
The ICS-10x make connected Serial equipment becomes IP-based. That also makes them be able to connect to a
TCP/IP networking immediately. Each Web-Smart converter is able to manage through the Web Interface. The powerful
Web-Smart Media Converter supports Application mode, Serial operation mode connect alarm and IP address, etc.
Management function helps reduce the amount of valuable time that a network administrator spends detecting and
locating network problems, otherwise it requires visual inspection of cabling and equipment. Multiple connection options
for large networking environment are available as well.
1.4 Applications
Access Control System – Traditional Installation
Most of the enterprise and government use access control plate and Mifare or RFID to authorize the entrance identity.
With traditional deploy, access control machine use RS-232 or RS-485 serial interface and cables connect to login server.
With connection to ICS-10x Serial over Fast Ethernet Converter, the access control machine is able to be extend over
longer distances via fiber optical interface. The distance can be up to 15km in a local range. Or the ICS-10x can be linked
to a xDSL router to get the internet access capability; the access control can be set and monitored over the internet.
Figure 1-1 Serial Converter for Access Control System Application

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Process Control
To monitor, configure and manage the Robot conveyer including other machines in a manufacturing, PLC (Programmable
Logical Control) is required. The PLC is used to drive above the manufacturing machines process. The ICS-10x can be set
to TCP Server mode and connect the PLC. The administrator can configure and set command settings through Fast
Ethernet intranet to control the PLC, the administrator and workstation. There is no need to be always sets by the side of
the I/O machine.
Figure 1-2 Serial Converter for Factory PLC Application
RTU Data Collect – UDP Mode
Connect with RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) to collect and monitor the data of waves, signal and power utilization. ICS-10x
can be used to set-up UDP mode and send data over Fast Ethernet to Local server or over internet to remote server
automatically.
Figure 1-3 Serial Converter for Factory RTU Application

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Surveillance Motion Control – Pair Connection Mode
Using pair connection along with fiber optical patch cord, the ICS-10x extend RS-232/RS-485 interfaces distance from
surveillance and scanner to the control keyboard/joystick which is installed in the remote monitor center.
Figure 1-4 Serial Converter for Distance Extend Application
1.5 Product Features
Serial Interface
One RS-232/422/485 port to one 10/100Base-TX or 100Base-FX Media Converter
Cost effective solution for RS-232 to Ethernet application
Supports RS-232, 4-wire RS-422 or 2/4-wire RS485 operation
Asynchronous serial data rates up to 230400b/s
Ethernet Interface
Complies with IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u 10/100Base-TX, 100Base-FX standard
Supports auto MDI/MDI-X function on RJ-45 Port
Choice of fiber-connector from ST / SC, multi-mode / single-mode fiber
Smart Functions
Standard TCP/IP interface and versatile operation modes
Software Protocol Support ARP, ICMP,TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP server, DHCP client, Telnet server/client
Built-in IP-Base Web interface for remote management
Serial Operation mode selected via Web management
Pair Connection mode for connecting two serial devices over a network
PLANET Smart Discovery utility automatically finds xxx devices on the network
Firmware upgrade via HTTP protocol
Hardware
Compact size for easy Installation:
¾Standalone - Wall mountable or DIN-Rail mounting (Optional accessory)
¾Co-work with PLANET MC family Media Chassis (MC-700/1500/1500R)

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LED indicators for easy network diagnose
Reset Button at the front panel for reset to factory default
1.6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Products ICS-100 ICS-101 ICS-102 ICS-102S15
Hardware Specification
Interface RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485
Connector 3-in-1 DB9
Baud rate 300 to 230400bps
Character Bits 5,6,7,8
Parity type 1, 1.5/2
Stop Bit Odd, Even, None, Space, Mark
Flow Control H/W, None
Serial Port
Signals
RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
RS-422: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND
RS-485 (2-wire): Data+, Data-
RS-485 (4-wire): Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-
Standard IEEE 802.3 Ethernet ,10Bas-T
IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet, 10/100Base-TX, 100Base-FX
Connector RJ-45 ST SC
Fiber Mode - Multi-Mode Single-Mode
Transmission
Mode
Full-Duplex /
Half-Duple Full-Duplex Full-Duplex
Distance 100m 2km 15km
Ethernet Port
Optical
Wavelength - 1300nm 1310nm
Cable Twisted-pair 50/125μm or 62.5/125μm multi-mode
fiber cable
9/125μm
single-mode
cable
Protection Built-in 1.5KV magnetic isolation
LED Indicators
System: Power
TP or Fiber Port: Link / Active
Serial Port: Link / Active
Management
Web Management
PLANET VCOM Utility
PLANET Smart Discovery Utility
Operation Mode
TCP Server
TCP Client
UDP Client
Virtual COM
Telnet Server
Pair Connection – Remote (Slave)
Pair Connection – Local (Master)
Dimension (W x D x H) 97 x 70 x 26mm
Weight 200g

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Power Supply External Power Adaptor 5V DC / 2A max.
Power Consumption 5.5 Watts (maximum)
Mechanical Metal
Environment
Operating Temperature: 0~50 Degree C
Storage Temperature: -10~70 Degree C
Humidity: 10%~90% RH (operating)
5%~90% RH (Storage)
Emissions FCC Class A, CE Certification Class A
Standards
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, 10Base-T
IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet, 100Base-TX / 100Base-FX
EIA/TIA RS-232/422/485
Regulatory Approval RoHS
Compatible Media Converter
Chassis MC-700 / 1500 / 1500R
Note. Reset Button at the rear panel for reset to factory default

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2. INSTALLATION
This section describes the hardware features and installation of the ICS-10x’s components on the desktop or shelf. For
easier management and control of the ICS-10x, familiarize yourself with its display indicators, and ports. Front panel
illustrations in this chapter display the unit LED indicators. Before connecting any network device to the Serial Media
Converter, please read this chapter completely.
2.1 Hardware Description
2.1.1 Product Layout
Figure 2-1 to Figure 2-4 show layout and front panel of ICS-10x.
ICS-100 – RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 over 10/100Base-TX
Figure 2-1 ICS-100 panel layout

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Figure 2-2 PLANET ICS-100 Front Panel
ICS-101 – RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 over 10/100Base-FX
Figure 2-3 ICS-101 panel layout

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Figure 2-4 PLANET ICS-101 Front Panel
ICS-102 / ICS-102S15 – RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 over 10/100Base-FX
Figure 2-5 ICS-102 / ICS-102S15 panel layout

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Figure 2-6 PLANET ICS-102 Front Panel
2.1.2 LED Indicators
LED Color Function
PWR Green Lights to ind the is poweicate that Converter red on.
Lights To i sfully connectin
network at 10Mbps or 100Mbps
indicate that the Fast Ethernet Port s succes g to the
TP or Fiber Green Blinks To indi the Fast Port is receiving or sending datacate Ethernet
Lights To ind te that the Port is connecte ccessfullyica UART d su
Serial Green Blinks To ind te the UA rt is receiving or ing dataica RT Po send
2.1.3 DB9 Pin Define
DB9 Pin Define for RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485
DB9-PIN RS-232 RS-422/485
4-wire
RS-485
2-wire
1 DCD
2 RXD
3 TXD
4 DTR RX- Data B(-)
5 GND
6 DSR TX-
7 RTS RX+ Data A(+)
8 CTS TX+
9 RI

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2.1.4 ICS-10X Rear Pan
The rear panel of the converter indicates one DC jack, which accepts input power with 5V DC 2.5A.
■ ICS-10x ser
el
ies
Figure 2-5 Rear Panel of ICS-10x
1. The device is a power-required device, it means, it will not work till it is powered. If your networks
should active all the time, please consider using UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) for your
network data loss or network downtime.
urge suppression device may also help to protect your Media
Converter from being damaged by unregulated surge or current to the converter or the power
Power
Notice:
device. It will prevent you from
2. In some area, installing a s
adapter.
To press and release the RESET button. The ICS-10x will back to the factory default mode. Be sure that
you backup the current configuration of ICS-10x; else the entire configuration will be erased when
pressing the “RESET” button.
button shortly, the device will be rebooted.
to the factory default
•Press and release the RESET
•Press the RESET button more than 10 seconds, the device will back
mode; the entire configuration will be erased.
2.2 Install the Converter
This section describes how to install your ICS-10x Web Smart Media Converter and make connections to the converter.
ware installation of
-10x on a desktop or
2.2.1 Stand-alone Installation
To install an ICS-10x stand-alone, on a desktop or shelf, simply complete the following steps:
Please read the following topics and perform the procedures in the order being presented. The hard
PLANET ICS-10x Web Smart Media Converter do not need software configuration. To install your ICS
shelf, simply complete the following steps.
Step 1: Turn off the power of the device/station in a network to which the ICS-10x will be attached.
Step 2: Ensure that there is no activity in the network.
Step 3: Attach RJ-45 / SC / ST Fiber cable from the ICS-10x to the network.
Step 4: Attach RS-232/RS-485 cable from the ICS-10x to the want to connect devices.
Step 5: Connect the 5VDC power adapter to the ICS-10x and verify that the Power LED lights up.

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Step 6: Turn on the power of the device/station; the PWR LED (Green) should light when all cables are attached.
Figure 2-6 ICS-100 stand alone installation
Figure 2-7 ICS-101 / ICS-102 / ICS-102S15 stand alone installation
Please refers to APPENDIX-A for detailed wiring information of the ICS-10x.
To prevent from optic acceptor malfunction, check the both wires / transmitter before power on the
converter.

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2.2.2 Chassis Installation and Rack Mounting
To install the Media Converter in a 10-inch or 19-inch with standard rack, follow the instructions described below.
Step 1: Place your ICS-10x on a hard flat surface, with the front panel positioned towards your front side.
Step 2: Carefully slide in the module until it is fully and firmly fitted into the slot of the chassis.
Figure 2-8 Insert a Media Converter into an available slot
Step 3: of the Chassis with supplied screws attached to the package.Attach a rack-mount bracket to each side
Step 4: After the brac
shown in Figu
kets are attached to the chassis, use suitable screws to securely attach the brackets to the rack, as
re 2-9.
Step 5: Precede with the steps 4 and steps 5 of session 2.2.1 Stand-alone Installation to connect the network cabling
and supply power to your converter.
You must use the screws supplied with the mounting brackets. Damage caused to the parts by using
incorrect screws would invalidate your warranty.
Figure 2-9 Mounting the Chassis in a Rack

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3. MANAGEMENT
This chapter describes how to manage the ICS-10x. Topics include:
- Overview
- Management methods
- Assigning an IP address to the ICS-10x
- Logging on to the ICS-10x
3.1 Overview
This chapter gives an overview of converter management. The ICS-10x provides a simply WEB browser interface. Using
this interface, you can perform various converter configuration and management activities, including:
System
Network Configuration
Operation Mode
Serial Port Configuration
SMTP
Please refer to the following Chapter 4 for more details.
3.2 Requirements
■ Network cables.
For ICS-100: Use standard network (UTP) cables with RJ-45 connectors.
For ICS-101: Use Multi-mode fiber patch cord with ST connectors.
For ICS-102 / ICS-102S15: Use Multi-mode or Single-mode fiber patch cord with SC connectors.
■ Subscriber PC installed with Ethernet NIC (Network Card)
■ Workstations of subscribers running Windows 98/ME, NT4.0, 2000/2003/XP, MAC OS X or later, Linux, UNIX or
other platform compatible with TCP/IP protocols.
■ Above PC installed with WEB Browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explore or Mozilla Firefox
It is recommended to use Internet Explore 6.0 or above to access Serial Media
Converter.

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3.3 Management Methods
The way to manage the ICS-10x:
- Web Management via a network or dial-up connection
3.3.1 Web Management
The PLANET Web-Smart Media Converter provides a built-in browser interface. You can manage the ICS-10x remotely
by having a remote host with web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator or Mozilla Firefox.
Using this management method:
The ICS-10x must have an Internet Protocol (IP) address accessible for the remote host.
Figure 3-1 Web Management over Ethernet
3.3.2 Login the Media converter
Before you start configure the ICS-10x, please note the ICS-10x is configured through an Ethernet connection, make sure
the manager PC must be set on same the IP subnet address.
For example, the default IP address of the ICS-10x is 192.168.0.100, then the manager PC should be set at 192.168.0.x
(where x is a number between 1 and 254 except 100), and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
1. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 or above Web browser. Enter IP address http://192.168.0.100 (the factory-default IP
address) to access the Web interface.
2. When the following login screen appears, please enter the default username and password (default user name and
password is "admin"). Press Login to enter the main screen of ICS-10x. The login screen in Figure 3-2 appears.
Default IP Address: 192.168.0.100
Default Account: admin
Default Password: admin