Sunix DevicePort Series User manual

DevicePort® Dock Mode
Powered COM Ethernet enabled
RS-232 Port Replicator
User’s Manual
First Edition, June 2014
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User’s Manual
Copyright
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performance or use of this equipment.
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Safety Information
1. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
2. Always read the safety information carefully.
3. Keep this equipment away from direct sunlight, or in humid or damp places.
4. Do not place this equipment in an unstable position, or on vibrating surface before setting it up.
5. Do not use or place this equipment near magnetic fields, televisions, or radios to avoid electronic
interface that affects device performance.
6. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the equipment or the warranty would be useless.
7. To avoid damaging your system and equipment, please make sure that your computer is off before you
install the product.

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Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class B Declaration
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 his own expense. Modifications not authorized by the
manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.
This equipment meets the requirements of EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(2004/108/EC)
For EU (European Union) member users: According to the WEEE (Waste electrical
and electronic equipment) Directive, do not dispose of this product as household
waste or commercial waste. Waste electrical and electronic equipment should be
appropriately collected and recycled as required by practices established for your
country. For information on recycling of this product, please contact your local authorities, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Package Checklist ...........................................................................................................................6
1.3 Product Features............................................................................................................................7
1.4 System Requirements ....................................................................................................................7
1.5 Product Applications......................................................................................................................8
1.6 Product Specifications..................................................................................................................11
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Hardware Guide ...........................................................................................................................16
2.2 Hardware Installation...................................................................................................................18
2.3 Pin Assignment.............................................................................................................................21
2.4 Jumper Settings............................................................................................................................21
Chapter 3 Driver Installation
3.1 Windows Driver Installation ........................................................................................................24
3.2 Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 Installation ...............................................................................30
3.3 Windows Driver Uninstallation....................................................................................................31
3.4 Verify Installation .........................................................................................................................32
Chapter 4 DevicePort® Configuration
4.1 SUNIX DevicePort Hardware Settings ..........................................................................................34
4.2 Configure Serial Port Settings ......................................................................................................39
Chapter 5 Appendix
5.1 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................43
5.2 Product Family .............................................................................................................................48
5.3 Contact Information.....................................................................................................................49

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1.
Introduction
SUNIX DevicePort® is the ideal choice to enable your current Legacy I/O devices
networking. It works as a PCIe add-on card operation experience with Ethernet Hot-Plug
capability. It can be installed in virtually any available PC system and compatible with
Microsoft Windows operating systems. Users do not need to manually scan TCP/Socket or
port mapping configuration when access legacy I/O port.
SUNIX DevicePort® series is provided kinds of Legacy I/O ports for connecting terminals,
modems, printers, scanners, cash registers, bar code readers, keypads, numeric displays,
electrical scales, data acquisition equipment, and other serial devices for the PC and
compatible systems.
The following topics covered in this chapter:
1.1 Overview
1.2 Package Checklist
1.3 Product Features
1.4 System Requirements
1.5 Product Application
1.6 Product Specifications

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1.1 Overview
Thanks for purchasing SUNIX DevicePort® product that is the ideal choice to enable your
current RS-232 devices networking. User can expand multiple RS-232 ports on PC
windows based system over Ethernet connection. With SUNIX DPL2000Q
High-Performance Ethernet-UART controller and exclusive I/O redirection technology,
DevicePort® creates physical COM ports that support real time data communication and
Ethernet-COM port hot-plug capability; user can expand RS-232 COM port easily without
complex software configuration that improves deployment efficiency to achieve greater
reliability in commercial and industrial automation applications.
1.2 Package Checklist
Please check if the following items are present and in good condition upon opening your
package. Contact your vendor if any item is damaged or missing.
■SUNIX DevicePort® product
■Quick Installation Guide
■Power Jack to USB TyepA Male Cable, 120cm (4ft.)
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1.3 Product Features
■Expands multiple RS-232 serial ports over Ethernet networking.
■Works as a PCIe add-on card operating experience with Ethernet hot-plug and system
auto-detect capability.
■DevicePort® Dock mode supports secured connection between PC host and
DevicePort®. (*Note 1)
■Built-in SUNIX DevicePort® DPL2000Q High-Performance controller.
■SUNIX DevicePort® proprietary Ethernet I/O Redirection Technology. (*Note 2)
- Port auto-mapping with real time data communication.
- Physical COM port accessed via device manager.
- Up to 12 COM ports working on windows system simultaneously.
■Accesses traditional COM port by using existing software and AP.
■Provides RS-232 serial ports with +5VDC power output via COM 9th pin.
■Low power consumption design for Green Environment.
■15KV ESD protection for all serial signals meets IEC-61000-4-2 standard.
■Certified by CE, FCC, VCCI, C-Tick, BSMI, and Microsoft WHQL approval.
Note:
1. To prevent on-line spy recording, DevicePort® Dock Mode limits specific Ethernet port connection, and
it does not works on router or switch operation.
2. Ethernet I/O Redirection technology is SUNIX proprietary protocol for COM, LPT, and digital I/O
expansion over categpry6/5 Ethernet cable.
1.4 System Requirements
This section lists the hardware, operating system, and software requirements for SUNIX
DevicePort.
■Intel® Pentium® processor 1G or above.
■System memory 256 MB RAM or above.
■Microsoft® Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1 or above OS.
■Microsoft®.NET Framework 3.5 or 3.5 service pack1.
(.NET Framework 4.0 or 4.5 does not support)

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1.5 Product Applications
Small PC form factor requirements grow and advance continuously to meet up-and-coming
challenges and opportunities. SUNIX DevicePort®products are specifically developed to
meet such requirements to replace current add-on card solution. User can expand legacy
I/O ports over Ethernet connection that improves deployment efficiency to achieve greater
reliability in commercial and industrial automation applications.
With Ethernet hot-plug and system auto-detect capability, user can expand RS-232 COM
and Printer LPT port easily without complex software configuration. Just plug RJ45
Ethernet cable between SUNIX DevicePort®and PC host side, system will create physical
COM/LPT ports automatically with real time data transmit and receive communication. User
can easily access port by using existing software and application, no longer TCP sock
protocol compiling.
DevicePort® Auto-Detect & Port-Mapping

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SUNIX DevicePort® product built-in dual 10/100 Ethernet channels, one for data
downstream to PC host and the other upstream port for Ethernet switch connecting. With
dual Ethernet channels feature, DevicePort® supports daisy chain network topology for
multiple boxes connection. (Maximum 4 boxes or 12 COM / 3 LPT ports expansion.)
DevicePort® Daisy Chain Topology Type 1
DevicePort® Daisy Chain Topology Type 2

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SUNIX Powered COM feature can output +5VDC power to serial devices via DB9 COM
port ninth pin. User can enable or disable Powered COM feature by dip switch on the side
of DevicePort box. Each COM port support +5VDC@750mA power current output to serial
devices, such as barcode scanner, keypad, or serial display. It's convenient for users
connecting serial devices without addition external power supply.

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1.6 Product Specifications
Serial Communication
Ethernet Communication
Power Requirements
Driver Support
Interface RS-232 Baud rate 50bps ~115.2Kbps
(Optional for 921.6Kpbs)
Controller SUNIX DPL2000Q Stop bit 1, 1.5, 2
BUS Ethernet Parity
even, odd, none,
mark, space
No. of Port 2 or 4-port
(Product Dependent) Flow Control Xon/Xoff (software)
FIFO 1Kbyte Hardware / per port Connector DB9 Male
Signal DCD, TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, GND, RI
Protection ±15KV ESD IEC6000-4-2 Air Discharge
±8KV ESD IEC61000-4-2 Contact Discharge
±4KV ESD IEC61000-4-2 Level2 Line-to-Line
Number of Ports
2-port (*Note 1)
Upstream to Ethernet Switch
Downstream to PC Host
Speed 10/100 Mbps, auto MDI/MDIX
Connector RJ45
Magnetic Isolation Protection 1.0K Built-in
Input Voltage +5VDC
Output Powered COM Capacity
+5VDC / Maximum 750mA/ each port
Over Current Protection 1.1A PTC fuse for each power signal
Power Consumption
2.5W @ 5VDC (board only without power output to serial device)
Connector DC-Jack
Microsoft Client XP / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 (X86/X64)
Microsoft Server
2003 / 2008 / 2012R2 (X64)

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Regulatory Approvals
Environment
Physical Characteristics
Hardware EMC
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EUR: CE EN55022 Class B, EN55024
US: FCC Part 15 Class B
TAIWAN: BSMI: CNS13438
AS/NZS: C-Tick: CISPR22 AS/NZS
JAPAN: VCCI
Software Driver Microsoft WHQL Windows
Microsoft Client: XP/7/8/8.1 /10 (X86/X64)
Microsoft Server: 2003/2008/2012R2 (X64)
Operation Temperature 0 to 45°C (32 to 113°F)
Operation Humidity 5 to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature -20 to 85°C (-4 to 185°F)
Housing ABS, PC, Metal
Weight (Product Dependent)
Dimensions (Product Dependent)

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2-port Model (DB9M Type)

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4-port Model (DB9M Type)

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2.
Hardware Installation
This chapter includes information about hardware installation for SUNIX DevicePort®.
The following topics are covered:
2.1 Hardware Guide
2.2 Hardware Installation
2.3 Pin Assignments
2.4 Jumper Settings

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2.1 Hardware Guide
This chapter provides the definitions of I/O port.
No. Function Descriptions
①Power DC Jack Input power +5VDC
②
Power LED ACT when power on
③Mapping LED ACT when COM port mapping ready in system
④
Rx Data LED ACT when serial COM port receive data
⑤Tx Data LED ACT when serial COM port transmit data
⑥
Downstream Ethernet Port Ethernet cable connect to PC host
⑦Upstream Ethernet Port Ethernet cable connect to switch hub (internet)
⑧
COM Port COM port number sequence (Product Dependent)
⑨Powered COM Settings Enable/Disable Powered COM +5VDC switch
2-port Model (DB9M Type)

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4-port Model (DB9M Type)

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2.2 Hardware Installation
The hardware installation of SUNIX DevicePort® is easy to carry out. Follow the steps
below to connect the related devices.
Step1. Connecting the power cable (adapter).
Connect the single DC output connector of the power adapter to the power jack on
the back of the SUNIX DevicePort®. You can use enclosed USB cable to connect
external +5VDC power from PC’s USB port or an AC/DC power adapter connection
from AC outlet.
Step2. Connecting SUNIX DevicePort® to PC.
Attach one end of the Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors to your PC’s Ethernet
port, and the other end to the LAN downstream port number 1 of SUNIX
DevicePort®.
Step3. Connecting PC to Ethernet network.
Attach one end of the Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors to your Hub or switch
Ethernet port, and the other end to the LAN upstream port number 2 of SUNIX
DevicePort®.

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Step4. Multiple DevicePort® daisy chain network.
With dual Ethernet channels feature, DevicePort® supports daisy chain network
topology for multiple boxes connection.
Attach one end of the Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors to your PC’s Ethernet
port, and the other end to the LAN downstream port number 1 of first layer
SUNIX DevicePort®.
Attach the second Ethernet cable connection between LAN upstream port number
2of first layer SUNIX DevicePort® and LAN downstream port number 1of
second layer SUNIX DevicePort®.
You can repeat above operation up to the fourth layer. SUNIX DevicePort® daisy
chain network topology limits maximum 4 DevicePort® boxes or 12 COM / 3 LPT
ports expansion. DevicePort® Daisy Chain Topology Type 1
DevicePort® Daisy Chain Topology Type 2