Usconverters WA232E User manual

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Quick reference sheet for
WiFi to RS-232 adapter WA232E
Package Contents:
WiFi RS-232 adapter x
1 2 dBi dipole antenna x
1 A4 User manual x 1
DB9 male/male connector x
1 USB Cable x 1
DB9 (Female)
LEDs: 5 - 27VDC
Data: Red
Status: Blue
Power switch
DCE/DTE
Mini USB
Reset switch
2 dBi dipole
Removable stand-off nuts
antenna

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SPECIFICATIONS
Part number
WA232E
Processor
ASIX AXM23001 chip with ARM Cortex M3 166Mhz
CPU
Operating system
VCOM software for: Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1,
Windows 7 (32/64-bit). App available for Android and
iOS
Network
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency
2.412 - 2.484 GHz
Security
Open, WPA2, AES, PSK
Protocols
TCP, UDP, DHCP, SMTP, Modbus (only RS485
version), SNTP
Network modes
AP / Station
Output power (peak) 802.11b: 16.5 ±1dBm, 802.11g: 14 ± 1dBm 54
Mbps;15 ± 1dBm @ 48Mbps; 16 ± 1dBm @ 6 ~ 36
Mbps
Receive sensitivity
-88dbm typ.
Power consumption
Max. 350mA
Baud rates
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600,
115200, 921,600 bps
Data bits
7, 8
Parity
None, even, odd
Stop bits
1, 2
Flow control
None, Hardware RTS/CTS
Parameter configuration
- Configuration utility software (included) over WiFi
- Web browser over WiFi
- Serial RS232 port
Operating distance
Up to 330 feet (100 meters)
DEC/DTE
Manual switch
RS232 Signals
TX, RX, CTS, RTS, GND
Network modes
Server, Client
Max. simultaneous connections
5
Serial port
1-port RS232 female D-sub 9-pin with removable
stand-off nuts
Buffer size
4KB
Antenna
External 2dBi di-pole, SMA Female
Power supply
5 to 27.0VDC by screw terminals, DB9 or mini USB
Operating temp.
0C to +70C
External battery option
Yes
Dimensions
80 x 40 x 18 mm
Certifications
CE, FCC, ROHS

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UUPowerUU
The adapter can be powered through the mini USB port, through the screw terminals or
through pin 9 in the DB9 connector. 5VDC to 27VDC for all power sources.
UUDefaultUUCOM port settings
Baud rate: 9600 bps
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Data bit: 8
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Parity: none
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Stop bit: 1
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Flow control: none
UUDefaultUUnetwork settings
Adhoc mode (Simple AP), DHCP enabled
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SSID: Serial2WiFi_ab_cd (ab_cd is the last 4 numbers of the MAC address)
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No Security
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IP: 192.168.0.3
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Socket port: 5000
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Channel: 11
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Log in ID: admin
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Log in password: admin
UPower switch
Selects input power source
Switch towards antenna: USB powered.
Switch towards DB9 connector: powered by screw terminals or pin 9.
UManagement
The parameters of the adapter can be configured the following ways:
Web browser over WiFi
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Configuration utility software (free downloadable) over WiFi
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Serial RS232 port
Please refer to the setup guide for details.
UUVirtualUUCOM port driver
A virtual COM port can be created with the downloadable software utility.
Alternative compatible COM port software are:
PortShare

USC-VCOM
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Fabulatech COM port redirector
Please refer to the setup guide for details.

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LED indication lights: Red: Power On or Off, Blue: WiFi Status
Adapter mode
WiFi mode
LED light
WiFi state
Working
Station
Off
Disconnected
Flashing 0.5sec interval
Connected
AP
Flashing 0.5sec interval
Working
Upgrading FW
Station
Off
Disconnected
Constant On
Connected
AP
Flashing 2sec interval
Working
UUResetUUbutton
Press the “Reset” button for more than 5 seconds. The LEDs will turn off for a few seconds and then the adapter
will reboot to the default values. Alternatively the adapter can be reset by software.
UUDB9UUfemale pin configuration
RS232 signals:
Pin Signal DTE Direction DCE Direction Description
1
CD
Input
Output
Not connected
2 TxD Output
Input
Transmitted data
3 RxD Input
Output
Received data
4 DSR Input
Output
Contact manufacturer to set this
5 GND N/A
N/A
Signal ground
6 DTR Output
Input
Contact manufacturer to set this
7 CTS Input
Output
Clear to send
8 RTS Output Input Request to send (Default)
9 Vcc Input
Input
External Power supply
Command set
Online help: “help” command (Available for RS-232 setup only)
Usage: ipconfig
Usage: setip <IP address>
Usage: setnetmask <netmask>
Usage: setgateway <gateway IP address>
Usage: setdns <DNS IP address>
Usage: setmode <mode>
<mode>: 0: SERVER 1: CLIENT
Usage: r2wmode <mode>
<mode>
0: Socket
1: VCOM

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2: RFC2217
3: Modbus Gateway
Usage: setsrvport <port number>
Usage: setdstport <port number>
Usage: setdsthn <host name | IP address>
Usage: connectype <protocol>
<protocol>: 0: TCP 1: UDP
Usage: connstatus
Usage: wifi_connect [SSID] [WPAPASSWORD / WEP KEY(5 or 13)] [WEP KEY ID]
SSID = 1 ~ 32 ASCII characters
WPAPASSWORD = 8 ~ 63 ASCII characters
ASCII WEP KEY = 5 (WEP64) or 13 (WEP128) ASCII characters
WEP KEY ID = 0 ~ 3
Usage: wifi_disconnect
Usage: wifi_mode [MODE]
MODE = 1(STA), 2(AP)
Usage: wifi_scan
Usage: wifi_jbss <INDEX>
INDEX = Index of bss scan table, maximum 24 BSSs supported
Usage: wifi_on
Usage: wifi_off
Usage: wifi_channel <CHANNEL>
CHANNEL = 1 ~ 13
Usage: wifi_ssid <SSID>
SSID = 1 ~ 32 ASCII characters
Usage: wifi_enc <ENC_MODE>
ENC_MODE = 0(OPEN)
1(WEP)(AP mode not support)
2(WPA2_AES_PSK)
Usage: wifi_keyid <INDEX>
INDEX = 0 ~ 3
Usage: wifi_wepkey <INDEX> <KEY>
INDEX = 0 ~ 3
KEY = 5 or 13 ASCII characters
Usage: wifi_wpakey <KEY>
KEY = 8 ~ 63ASCII characters
Usage: reboot
Usage: urdatamode
Usage: setdef
Usage: saveconfig
Usage: ping <IP address>
Usage: wifi_info
Usage: wifi_ap <ssid> <channel> <wep/wpa key> <wep key index>
<ssid>: 1~32 ASCII characters
<channel>: 1~14
<wep/wpa key>: WEP(5/13 ASCII characters) or WPA(8~63 ASCII characters) k
ey
<wep key index>: WEP key index, 0~3
Usage: ur_config <baud_rate> <databits> <stop_bits> <parity> <flow_contrl>
<baud_rate>:
1200 bps
2400 bps
4800 bps
9600 bps
19200 bps

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38400 bps
57600 bps
115200 bps
921600 bps
<databits>: 7 or 8 bits
<stop_bits>: 1 or 2 bit(s)
<parity>: 0 = none, 1 = odd, 2 = even
<flow_contrl>: 0 = disable, 1 = enable CTS/RTS flow control
Usage: dhcpclient <status>
<status>: 0: disable 1: enable
Usage: setdhcpsrv <status>
<status>: 0: disable 1: enable
Usage: ntpsrv <time zone> <ntp server1> <ntp server2> <ntp server3>
<time zone>
0: GMT-12.0 Eniwetok, Kwajalein
1: GMT-11.0 Midway Is., Samoa
2: GMT-10.0 Hawaii
3: GMT-9.0Alaska
4: GMT-8.0 Los Angeles, Tijuana
5: GMT-7.0 Denver Arizona
6: GMT-6.0 Chicago, Mexico City
7: GMT-5.0 New York, Bogota
8: GMT-4.0 Santiago
9: GMT-3.0 Brasilia, Montevideo
10: GMT-2.0 Fernando de Noronha
11: GMT-1.0 Azores
12: GMT+0.0 Lisbon, London
13: GMT+1.0 Berlin, Paris
14: GMT+2.0 Helsinki, Cairo
15: GMT+3.0 Moscow, Nairobi
16: GMT+4.0 Abu Dhabi, Baku
17: GMT+5.0 Karachi, Islamabad
18: GMT+6.0 Almaty, Dhaka
19: GMT+7.0 Bangkok, Jakarta
20: GMT+8.0 Hong Kong, Singapore
21: GMT+9.0 Seoul, Tokyo
22: GMT+10.0 Melbourne, Sydney
23: GMT+11.0 Solomon Is.
24: GMT+12.0 Fiji, Wellington
Usage: rtcts <mode>
<mode>: 0: manual 1: NTP server
Usage: time <hour> <minute> <second>
<hour>: 0~23
<minute>: 0~59
<second>: 0~59
Usage: date <year> <month> <date>
<year>: 2000~2099
<month>: 1~12
<date>: 1~31
Usage: getths
Usage: setems <e-mail server domain name>
Usage: setemf <e-mail address>
Usage: setemt1 <e-mail address>
Usage: setemt2 <e-mail address>
Usage: setemt3 <e-mail address>

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Usage: setemsc <SecurityType> <PortNumber>
<SecurityType>:
0=No security
1=SSL
2=TLS
3=Auto
<PortNumber>:
25 or 587 for regular transfer port
465 for SSL port
Usage: setemac <UserName> <PassWord>
Usage: emconfig
Usage: setaw <cold start> <authentication fail> <ip changed> <password changed>
<cold start>: 0: Disable 1: Enable
<authentication fail>: 0: Disable 1: Enable
<ip changed>: 0: Disable 1: Enable
<password changed>: 0: Disable 1: Enable
Usage: jtagoff <status>
<status>: 0: enable 1: disable
Usage: getotaname
Usage: countryid <id>
<id>:
0=World wide 13(2G_WORLD: 1~13)
1=Europe(2G_ETSI1: 1~13)
2=Japan(2G_MKK1: 1~14)
20=United States(2G_FCC2: 1~13)
Otherwise=Unavailable
Usage: dhcpsrv <start addr> <end addr> <lease>
Usage: transmitimer <time>
<time>: time in ms, available value range is 10~65535 ms
Usage: dhcpstbl
Usage: scpincode <status>
<status>: 0: disable 1: enable
Usage: cloud <hostname>
Usage: mbtcp <xferMode> <port>
<xferMode>: 0: MODBUS TCP 1: Transparent TCP
<port>: TCP server port number, default is 502
Usage: mbst <ResponseTimeOut> <InterFrameDelay> <InterCharDelay>
<ResponseTimeOut>: Response timeout(10~65000ms)
<InterFrameDelay>: Interval time of frame sending(10~500ms)
<InterCharDelay>: Inter-Character timeout for frame receiving(10~500ms)
Usage: wifi_simple_config <pinCode>
UFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS.
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use