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Contents
Contents
1 Overview 11
2 Introduction 11
2.1 About this Manual ..................................... 11
2.2 Features ........................................... 12
2.3 Product Specifications ................................... 12
2.3.1 Common characteristics .............................. 13
2.3.2 Device specific Characteristics .......................... 13
2.3.2.1 NetCom Plus 111 ............................ 13
2.3.2.2 NetCom Plus 113 ............................ 14
2.3.2.3 NetCom Plus 211 ............................ 15
2.3.2.4 NetCom Plus 213 ............................ 15
2.3.2.5 NetCom Plus 411 ............................ 16
2.3.2.6 NetCom Plus 411 POE ......................... 16
2.3.2.7 NetCom Plus 413 ............................ 16
2.3.2.8 NetCom Plus 413 POE ......................... 17
2.3.2.9 NetCom Plus 811 ............................ 18
2.3.2.10 NetCom Plus 811 POE ......................... 18
2.3.2.11 NetCom Plus 813 ............................ 19
2.3.2.12 NetCom Plus 813 POE ......................... 19
2.3.2.13 NetCom Plus 811 DIO ......................... 20
2.4 Packing List ......................................... 21
3 Hardware Description 22
3.1 Serial Port Configuration ................................. 22
3.2 Serial Signal Assignment .................................. 23
3.3 RS422/485 Electrical Configuration ........................... 24
3.3.1 Termination Resistors ............................... 24
3.3.2 BIAS Function ................................... 24
3.4 Serial Port Simple Settings ................................ 24
3.5 Digital Input/Output ................................... 25
3.5.1 Input Connection .................................. 25
3.5.2 Output Connection ................................. 25
3.6 Network ........................................... 25
3.6.1 Ethernet and LED ................................. 25
3.6.2 WLAN Configuration ............................... 26
3.6.3 WLAN Antenna .................................. 26
3.6.4 WLAN LED .................................... 26
3.7 Power Supply ........................................ 27
3.7.1 Terminal Block Power ............................... 27
4 Windows Virtual COM Driver 28
4.1 Installation Procedure ................................... 28
4.1.1 Start the Installation Wizard ........................... 28
4.1.1.1 User Account Control (UAC) ...................... 29
4.1.1.2 Methods of Installation ......................... 29
4.1.1.3 Proceed Installation ........................... 30
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4.1.1.4 Request for Trust ............................ 31
4.1.2 Find and Configure NetCom+Devices ...................... 32
4.1.2.1 Configure IP Parameters ........................ 33
4.1.2.2 Configure Firewall ............................ 35
4.1.3 Install Drivers ................................... 35
4.2 Verify the Installation ................................... 36
4.3 Update the Drivers and Tools ............................... 37
4.4 Configuration of the Virtual COM Driver ........................ 38
4.4.1 Configure the Serial Ports ............................. 38
4.4.2 Performance Issues ................................. 39
4.4.3 Network & Misc Properties ............................ 41
4.4.4 Remote Settings Properties ............................ 43
4.4.5 Installation of NetCom Plus Servers ....................... 45
4.4.5.1 Changing the Installation ........................ 47
4.5 Uninstall the Drivers and Tools .............................. 48
5 Configure with NetCom Manager 50
5.1 Starting NetCom Manager ................................. 51
5.2 NetCom Server Settings – Info .............................. 52
5.3 NetCom Server Settings – Ports .............................. 53
5.4 NetCom Server Settings – Firewall ............................ 54
5.5 Manual Detection/Installation of a NetCom ....................... 55
5.6 Firewall Traversal Configuration ............................. 55
5.6.1 SOHO Firewall example .............................. 55
5.6.2 SOHO Virtual Servers ............................... 56
5.6.3 NetCom Detection through SOHO Firewall ................... 56
5.6.4 Serial Ports through SOHO Firewall ....................... 57
5.6.5 DMZ and Virtual Servers ............................. 58
5.6.6 Firewalls in Foreign Networks ........................... 58
5.7 Dynamic IP Address and OpenVPN™.......................... 58
6 Configure the Operation Modes 59
6.1 Accessing the Configurations ............................... 59
6.1.1 Web Browser Configuration ............................ 59
6.1.2 Telnet Configuration ................................ 60
6.1.3 Serial Configuration ................................ 62
6.2 NetCom Configuration Options .............................. 62
6.2.1 Server Configuration ................................ 62
6.2.1.1 Server Info ................................ 63
6.2.1.2 Server Parameter ............................ 63
6.2.1.3 Wireless Parameter ........................... 66
6.2.1.4 Encrypted Communication ....................... 67
6.2.1.5 viaVPN Remote Management and Access ............... 68
6.2.1.6 Modbus GPIO .............................. 70
6.2.1.7 Authentication .............................. 71
6.2.1.8 Date & Time ............................... 71
6.2.1.9 Save .................................... 72
6.2.2 Serial Port Configuration ............................. 73
6.2.2.1 Serial Settings .............................. 74
6.2.2.2 Transfer Settings ............................. 76
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6.2.2.2.1 Driver Mode .......................... 77
6.2.2.2.2 TCP Raw Server ........................ 78
6.2.2.2.3 TCP Raw Client ........................ 79
6.2.2.2.4 Null Modem Tunnel ...................... 80
6.2.2.2.5 TCP Advanced Settings .................... 82
6.2.2.2.6 UDP Data Transfer ...................... 83
6.2.2.2.7 IP-Modem ........................... 84
6.2.2.2.8 Print Server Function ..................... 85
6.2.2.3 Save .................................... 85
6.2.3 NetCom Tools ................................... 85
6.2.3.1 Ping .................................... 86
6.2.3.2 Statistics ................................. 87
6.2.3.3 Netstat .................................. 88
6.2.3.4 Wireless .................................. 89
6.2.3.5 Firmware ................................. 90
6.2.3.6 Save and Load Configuration ...................... 91
6.2.3.7 Logging and Debug ........................... 91
6.2.3.8 Save .................................... 92
6.2.4 Reboot ....................................... 92
6.2.5 Save&Exit Menu .................................. 92
6.2.5.1 Save Parameter ............................. 92
6.2.5.2 Exit .................................... 93
6.2.5.3 Reboot .................................. 93
6.3 Erase Configuration of NetCom .............................. 93
7 Operation in Linux 94
7.1 Via Fixed TTY Pseudo Serial Port (socat) ........................ 94
7.2 Via TCP Raw Server Mode ................................ 95
8 IP Modem Function 96
8.1 Some possible Scenarios .................................. 96
8.2 Serial Signals and Cables ................................. 96
8.3 Operation Modes by IP Modem .............................. 97
8.4 Hayes Commands ...................................... 97
8.4.1 AT command set .................................. 98
8.4.1.1 Standard AT-Commands ........................ 98
8.4.1.2 Extended AT-Commands ........................ 98
8.4.1.3 Non-AT commands ........................... 99
8.4.2 S-Registers for Configuration ........................... 99
8.4.3 Sample Commands used by Windows ...................... 99
8.5 Description of AT–Commands ............................... 99
8.5.1 AT D (dial) .....................................100
8.5.2 AT O (online / data mode) ............................100
8.5.3 AT A (answer call) .................................100
8.5.4 AT B (modulation) [ATB1] ............................100
8.5.5 AT E (echo) [ATE1] ................................101
8.5.6 AT Q (quiet) [ATQ0] ...............................101
8.5.7 AT V (verbose) [ATV1] ..............................101
8.5.8 AT H (hangup) [ATH0] ..............................101
8.5.9 AT I(n) (information) [ATI0] ...........................101
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8.5.10 AT S (setup) ....................................102
8.5.11 AT L (loudness) ..................................102
8.5.12 AT M (speaker) ..................................102
8.5.13 AT N (auto baud) [ATN0] .............................102
8.5.14 AT Z (reset) ....................................102
8.5.15 AT &F (factory settings) [AT&F0] ........................103
8.5.16 AT &C (DCD configuration) [AT&C1] ......................103
8.5.17 AT &S (DSR configuration) [AT&S0] ......................103
8.5.18 AT &D (DTR configuration) [AT&D2] ......................103
8.5.19 AT &K (handshake) [AT&K3] ..........................104
8.5.20 AT \Q [AT\Q3] ..................................104
8.5.21 AT &V (view profile) ...............................104
8.5.22 AT &W (save profile) ...............................104
8.5.23 AT &Z (save destination) .............................104
9 Print Server Operation 105
9.1 Printer Queue ........................................105
9.2 Printer Reset ........................................105
9.2.1 Init String Definition ................................105
9.2.1.1 ASCII Text ................................106
9.2.1.2 ASCII Control Codes ..........................106
9.2.1.3 Numeric Codes ..............................106
9.2.1.4 Modem Control Signals .........................106
9.2.1.5 Timing Options .............................106
9.2.2 Reset Example ...................................106
9.3 Operation in Windows®..................................107
9.3.1 Add a New Printer .................................107
9.3.1.1 Create new printer port .........................107
9.3.1.2 Name the new Printer Port .......................108
9.3.1.3 Configure the Printer Port .......................109
9.3.1.4 Install Printer Driver ..........................109
9.3.2 Modify an Existing Printer ............................109
9.3.2.1 Open the properties ...........................109
9.3.2.2 Add the Print Server Port .......................110
10 OpenVPN™Encryption 111
10.1 OpenVPN™Installation ..................................111
10.2 NetCom OpenVPN Configuration .............................112
10.3 OpenVPN™Configuration ................................113
10.3.1 Create OpenVPN™Configuration ........................113
10.3.2 Create OpenVPN™Certificate and Keys ....................114
10.3.3 Start NetCom Plus with OpenVPN™active ...................115
10.3.4 Start OpenVPN™by Context-Menu .......................115
10.3.5 Start OpenVPN™by Command line .......................116
10.3.6 Start OpenVPN™as Windows Service ......................117
10.4 OpenVPN™without Encryption .............................118
10.5 Reconfigure Virtual Serial Ports for OpenVPN™....................119
11 viaVPN Remote Access System 120
11.1 Obstacles when used via Internet .............................120
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11.2 How viaVPN solves the above Issues ...........................120
11.3 Configuration of viaVPN Parameters ...........................121
11.4 Operation with viaVPN System ..............................121
12 Modbus/TCP for Digital-Input/Output 123
12.1 Specifications ........................................123
12.2 Examples ..........................................124
12.2.1 Read two input signals ...............................124
12.2.2 Write one output signal ..............................124
13 TCP/IP Description 125
13.1 Recommended Settings ...................................125
13.1.1 Static Configuration ................................125
13.1.2 DHCP Configuration ................................125
13.1.3 Automatic Configuration (APIPA) ........................126
13.1.4 Other Configuration ................................126
14 Troubleshooting Guide 127
15 Glossary of Terms 129
16 History 131
List of Figures
1 NetCom Plus 111 / 113 .................................. 14
2 NetCom Plus 213 Top, Front, Left and Back Side .................... 15
3 NetCom Plus 411 / 413 Front side ............................ 17
4 NetCom Plus 411 / 413 / 413 POE Rear side ...................... 17
5 NetCom Plus 411 POE Rear side ............................. 18
6 NetCom Plus 811 / 813 Front side ............................ 19
7 NetCom Plus 811 / 813 / 813 POE Rear side ...................... 20
8 NetCom Plus 811 POE Rear side ............................. 20
9 NetCom Plus 811 DIO ................................... 21
10 Connector
DSub-9 male ........................................ 23
11 DIP NetCom Plus ..................................... 24
12 Terminal Block Input ................................... 25
13 Terminal Block Output .................................. 25
14 Power Terminal Block ................................... 27
15 Installation Wizard ..................................... 28
16 User Account Control ................................... 29
17 NetCom+Driver Installation ............................... 29
18 Start Driver Installation .................................. 30
19 Copy Driver Files ...................................... 31
20 Install Request ....................................... 31
21 Firewall options ....................................... 32
22 Discover and Select NetCom+Devices for Installation ................. 33
23 NetCom+in Manager ................................... 33
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List of Figures
24 Define NetCom+s IP Configuration ............................ 34
25 DNS Name for NetCom+Server ............................. 34
26 Sending Parameters to a NetCom+............................ 35
27 Virtual Com Ports installing in Windows 7 ....................... 35
28 Virtual Com Ports installing in Windows 10 ....................... 36
29 VScom drivers in the Start Menu ............................. 36
30 NetCom+in Device Manager ............................... 37
31 NetCom+COM Port Serial Settings ........................... 38
32 NetCom+COM Port Performance Settings ....................... 39
33 NetCom+COM Port Network/Misc Properties ..................... 41
34 NetCom+COM Port Remote Settings Properties .................... 43
35 Select NetCom+to install ................................. 45
36 New NetCom+....................................... 45
37 Installed NetCom+..................................... 45
38 “Bad” NetCom+...................................... 46
39 Excluded NetCom+.................................... 46
40 Disconnected NetCom+.................................. 46
41 NetCom Plus Manager Ports View ............................ 47
42 Reconfigured NetCom+found ............................... 47
43 Replaced NetCom+found ................................. 48
44 Uninstall NetCom+Drivers via Settings App ...................... 48
45 Uninstall NetCom+Drivers in Windows 7 ........................ 49
46 Uninstall NetCom+Drivers in Windows 7 Start Menu ................. 49
47 Remove, Repair ....................................... 49
48 NetCom Plus Manager ................................... 50
49 NetCom Manager in Start Menu ............................. 50
50 NetCom Manager Servers Panel ............................. 51
51 NetCom Manager Server Settings - Info ......................... 52
52 NetCom Manager Server Settings - Ports ........................ 53
53 NetCom Manager Server Settings - Firewall ....................... 54
54 NetCom Manager Port Configuration for Driver ..................... 57
55 Configuration Menu in Web Browser ........................... 60
56 Request to Reboot in Web Browser ............................ 60
57 Password Request in Telnet ................................ 61
58 Select Terminal Type in Telnet .............................. 61
59 Main Menu of Configuration Console in Telnet ..................... 61
60 Server Information ..................................... 63
61 Server Parameter Web Interface .............................. 64
62 Server Parameter Telnet Interface ............................. 64
63 Wireless Parameter ..................................... 66
64 Wireless Encryption Modes ................................ 67
65 OpenVPN Network Parameter .............................. 68
66 viaVPN Network Parameter ................................ 69
67 Modbus/TCP Network Parameter ............................ 70
68 Access Authentification .................................. 71
69 Date & Time Retrieval Options .............................. 72
70 Port Page Selection in Web Browser ........................... 73
71 Port Selection in Telnet .................................. 73
72 Serial Settings ........................................ 74
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73 Operation Mode by Software ............................... 75
74 Advanced Flow Control .................................. 75
75 Serial Port Mode Selection ................................. 76
76 Driver Mode parameters .................................. 77
77 TCP Raw Server parameters ............................... 78
78 TCP Raw Client parameters ............................... 79
79 Null Modem Tunnel .................................... 80
80 TCP Advanced Settings .................................. 82
81 UDP Data Transfer ..................................... 83
82 IP-Modem .......................................... 84
83 Print Server Configuration ................................. 85
84 Ping and Response in Web Browser ........................... 86
85 Ping and Response in Telnet ............................... 86
86 Statistics Port Selection .................................. 87
87 Port Statistics ........................................ 87
88 Start Netstat ........................................ 88
89 Netstat Sample Output .................................. 88
90 WLAN Scan ........................................ 89
91 WLAN Scan Output .................................... 89
92 Firmware Upload ...................................... 90
93 Save and Load Configuration in Web Browser ...................... 91
94 Syslog & Debuglog Parameters .............................. 91
95 Menu Save modified Parameters in Telnet ........................ 92
96 Menu Exit from Configuration in Telnet ......................... 93
97 Exit and Reboot in Telnet ................................. 93
98 Add a printer ........................................107
99 Select Printer Port .....................................107
100 Create Printer Port .....................................108
101 Name-Properties of Print Server Port ..........................108
102 Mode-Properties of Print Server Port ...........................109
103 Select Port for Printer ...................................110
104 Add Printer Port ......................................110
105 OpenVPN Installation Wizard ...............................111
106 OpenVPN Installable Components ............................111
107 Installing TAP-Win32 Adapter ..............................112
108 OpenVPN Network Adapter ................................112
109 OpenVPN Client Configuration File ...........................113
110 OpenVPN Server Configuration File ...........................114
111 Context-Menu of OpenVPN™...............................116
112 OpenVPN Connection is active ..............................116
113 OpenVPN by Command line ...............................117
114 OpenVPN as Windows Service ..............................117
115 Start OpenVPN Service ..................................118
116 Service Options .......................................118
117 Startup Types .......................................118
118 viaVPN Network Parameter (web) ............................121
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List of Tables
List of Tables
1 Specifications, common .................................. 13
2 Characteristics of NetCom Plus 111 ........................... 13
3 Characteristics of NetCom Plus 113 ........................... 14
4 Characteristics of NetCom Plus 211 ........................... 15
5 Characteristics of NetCom Plus 213 ........................... 15
6 Characteristics of NetCom Plus 411 ........................... 16
7 Characteristics of NetCom Plus 411 POE ........................ 16
8 Characteristics of NetCom Plus 413 ........................... 16
9 Characteristics of NetCom Plus 413 POE ........................ 17
10 Characteristics of NetCom Plus 811 ........................... 18
11 Characteristics of NetCom Plus 811 POE ........................ 18
12 Characteristics of NetCom Plus 813 ........................... 19
13 Characteristics of NetCom Plus 813 POE ........................ 19
14 Characteristics of NetCom Plus 811 DIO ......................... 20
15 DIP Switches ........................................ 22
16 Signal Assignment DSub-9 male .............................. 23
17 LED Function ........................................ 26
18 SOHO Firewall Pass-Through ............................... 56
19 IP Modem cable ...................................... 97
20 IP Modem Standard AT-Commands ........................... 98
21 IP Modem Extended AT-Commands ........................... 98
22 IP Modem S-Registers for Configuration ......................... 99
23 IP Modem Sample Dials ..................................100
24 IP Modem virtual Modulation ...............................101
25 IP Modem Responses ...................................101
26 IP Modem Information Responses ............................102
27 IP Modem DTR Configuration ..............................103
28 Ready LED with viaVPN .................................122
29 Function Codes Modbus/TCP for Digital-I/O ......................123
30 Mapping Modbus addresses to Input-/Output-signals ..................123
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2 Introduction
1 Overview
The NetCom Plus Serial Device Servers are designed to remotely operate serial ports over networks.
The network interface is implemented as a modern Gigabit / Fast Ethernet with Auto-MDI(X).
The subfamily of NetCom Plus with WLAN option Serial Device Servers provide a second network
interface for WLAN (as of 802.11 b/g/n) with up to 150 Mbit/s transfer rate. The subfamily of
NetCom Plus POE Serial Device Servers may use power supply by Power-over-Ethernet function,
as an alternative to a standard DC supply.
The data transport is implemented via TCP/IP and UDP protocols. Therefore control is available
via WLAN, Ethernet, Intranet and Internet. All communication with the NetCom Plus Servers
may happen encrypted by SSL on all interfaces.
The supplied driver software implements virtual serial ports, which hide the network transfer from
your applications. Software applications using standard COM ports need no change to operate via
NetCom Plus through the virtual serial ports.
The NetCom Plus Serial Device Servers are also referred to as “NetCom+” for brevity. This
abbreviation is used in this manual, when the description of a function or property is more general.
2 Introduction
This manual covers several different models of NetCom Plus devices. In general the operation is
the same on all models, except where explicitly noted otherwise. All models are available with an
option for Wireless LAN.
The devices come with a steel case well suited for industrial environments.
The NetCom Plus support high serial speeds up to or possibly above 3 Mbps. All serial ports
provide communication via the common RS232 mode (up to 1000 kbps). They also offer the
industrial RS422 and RS485 configuration (up to 3.0 or 3.7 Mbps). In RS485 mode the NetCom+
will use the Automatic Receive Transmit (ART) control logic to follow the RS485 specifications
for transmitting data. No special code for data direction is necessary to be implemented in your
software applications.
Applications requiring RS232 only are in widespread use. For ease of configuration several models
of NetCom Plus only support this serial operation. The names of these models end with an ‘11’.1
2.1 About this Manual
This manual covers many configuration options of the NetCom Plus Serial Device Servers. The
vast majority of these are set by software, sometimes in alternative methods. To emphasize these
in the text, special character styles are used.
Bold Typewriter is used for the names of configuration options or buttons, as they
are displayed in menus or dialogs.
Typewriter denotes names of special values for multiple-choice parameters. Such
values may appear in drop-down lists or as radio buttons.
The version of the firmware described in this manual is 3.3.5, covered together with driver 2.0.0.0.
1NetCom Plus 111 / 211 / 411 (POE) / 811 (POE/DIO)
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2 Introduction
2.2 Features
•Single power supply NetCom Plus
DC 9-54V, 800 mA@12V
•Double power supply NetCom Plus POE
DC 15-54V, 800 mA@15V
Power over Ethernet 802.3af Class 0
•Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n for 150Mbit/s as an option
•Gigabit Ethernet 1000/100/10 Mbps for auto-configuration
•Three way serial port interfaces: RS232/RS422/RS485
•USB 2.0 port for Expansion of serial ports via USB–COM Plus modules
•Max. 3.0/3.7 Mbps, half- and full-duplex
•TCP/IP configuration fixed or by DHCP
•Easy remote configuration via SNMP
•Drivers for Windows™operating systems
•Documented interface for every networked operating system
2.3 Product Specifications
Most of the hardware characteristics are common for all models. However some must differ from
model to model, they are shown in dedicated sections. Some models are restricted to RS232, others
do have a POE supply.
Most models provide an USB 2.0 high-speed port. This may be used for a USB WLAN adapter
or to add more serial ports via USB–COM Plus modules2. The modules provide USB-through
function to add even more ports, in total there may be 16, 24, 32, ... ports.
2USB–COM Plus modules on VScom.de
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2 Introduction
2.3.1 Common characteristics
Hardware Modern ARM processor
WLAN antenna SMA-reverse (optional)
Ethernet connector RJ45 1000Base-T/100BaseTx/10BaseT
Protocols TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, DHCP, ICMP, ARP, Telnet, RTelnet, HTTP
Serial Speed 180 bps up to 3.0 or 3.7 Mbps 1
Parity None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space
Data bits 7, 8
Stop bits 1, 2
Serial signals
RS232 TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR,
DCD, GND
RS422
RS485 4-wire
Tx+/Tx−, Rx+/Rx−,GND
RS485 2-wire Data+/Data−, GND
Serial connector DSub9 male (similar to PC)
Serial operation RS232, RS422/485 configured by DIP switch or by software
LED
PWR Red Power, blinks once when ready for
operation
Wifi / WLAN Blue If Wireless LAN is available
RDY Green Lights when ready for operation
Management Serial console, Telnet, Web browser, SNMP
Driver software Windows 10/8.1/8/7/2008/Vista/2003/XP
Management software Driver installation and configuration program, Management console
Operating temp. 0°to 65°C
Approval CE, FCC
Table 1: Specifications, common
Note 1: Serial bitrates above 500 kbps may cause problems when used with RS232. It requires
short cables with low capacity, to reduce load on the serial signals. When using RS422/485 there
is no problem using maximum bitrates.
2.3.2 Device specific Characteristics
2.3.2.1 NetCom Plus 111 One Port.
Power Requirement DC 9V to 54V, 250 mA@12V
Power Connector Terminal Block (3.7.1)
Serial Ports 1×RS232
Serial Speed 180 bps up to 1.0 Mbps
Data bits 5, 6, 7, 8
USB Port For Expansion of Ports and WLAN
Dimensions 115×73×25 mm (W×D×H)
Weight 400 g
Table 2: Characteristics of NetCom Plus 111
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2 Introduction
2.3.2.2 NetCom Plus 113 One Port.
Power Requirement DC 9V to 54V, 250 mA@12V
Power Connector Terminal Block (3.7.1)
Serial Ports 1×RS232/RS422/RS485
Serial Speed 180 bps up to 3.7 Mbps
Data bits 5, 6, 7, 8
USB Port For Expansion of Ports and WLAN
Dimensions 115×73×25 mm (W×D×H)
Weight 400 g
Table 3: Characteristics of NetCom Plus 113
(a) NetCom Plus 111 / 113 on DIN Rail, with
Front, Top and Left Side
(b) Rear Side
Figure 1: NetCom Plus 111 / 113
The NetCom Plus 111 and the NetCom Plus 113 look the same on the front side. Here are
the connectors for Ethernet, USB 2.0, LEDs and the serial port. The rear side holds the power
connector, Reset button and the configuration switches. Positions for WLAN antenna are built-
in.
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2 Introduction
2.3.2.3 NetCom Plus 211 Two Ports.
Power Requirement DC 9V to 54V, 250 mA@12V
Power Connector Terminal Block (3.7.1)
Serial Ports 2×RS232
Serial Speed 180 bps up to 1.0 Mbps
Data bits 5, 6, 7, 8
USB Port For Expansion of Ports and WLAN
Dimensions 115×73×25 mm (W×D×H)
Weight 400 g
Table 4: Characteristics of NetCom Plus 211
2.3.2.4 NetCom Plus 213 Two Ports.
Power Requirement DC 9V to 54V, 250 mA@12V
Power Connector Terminal Block (3.7.1)
Serial Ports 2×RS232/RS422/RS485
Serial Speed 180 bps up to 3.7 Mbps
Data bits 5, 6, 7, 8
USB Port For Expansion of Ports and WLAN
Dimensions 115×73×25 mm (W×D×H)
Weight 400 g
Table 5: Characteristics of NetCom Plus 213
(a) Top, Front and Left Side
(b) Rear Side
Figure 2: NetCom Plus 213 Top, Front, Left and Back Side
The NetCom Plus 211 and the NetCom Plus 213 look the same on the front side. Here are the
connectors for Ethernet, USB 2.0, LEDs and the serial ports. The rear side holds the power
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connector, Reset button and the configuration switches. DIN Rail mounting clamp is fixed here.
Positions for WLAN antenna are built-in.
2.3.2.5 NetCom Plus 411 Four Ports.
Power Requirement DC 9V to 54V, 600 mA@12V
Power Connector Terminal Block (3.7.1)
Serial Ports 4×RS232
Serial Speed 180 bps up to 1.0 Mbps
Data bits 7, 8
USB Port For Expansion of Ports and WLAN
Dimensions 196×147×44 mm (W×D×H)
Weight 900 g
Table 6: Characteristics of NetCom Plus 411
2.3.2.6 NetCom Plus 411 POE Four Ports.
Power Requirement DC 15V to 54V, 600 mA@15V
(DC 15V to 54V on some samples)
Power Connector Terminal Block (3.7.1)
Power Alternative Power over Ethernet PoE 802.3af Class 0
Serial Ports 4×RS232
Serial Speed 180 bps up to 500 kbps
Data bits 7, 8
Dimensions 196×147×44 mm (W×D×H)
Weight 900 g
Table 7: Characteristics of NetCom Plus 411 POE
Note: RDY (Ready) LED is blue
2.3.2.7 NetCom Plus 413 Four Ports.
Power Requirement DC 9V to 54V, 600 mA@12V
Power Connector Terminal Block (3.7.1)
mPCIe Slot Optional, for 3G/4G modems
LED 3G Orange If mobile network is available
Serial Ports 4×RS232/RS422/RS485
Serial Speed 180 bps up to 3.0 Mbps
Data bits 7, 8
USB Port For Expansion of Ports and WLAN
Dimensions 196×147×44 mm (W×D×H)
Weight 900 g
Table 8: Characteristics of NetCom Plus 413
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2.3.2.8 NetCom Plus 413 POE Four Ports.
Power Requirement DC 9V to 54V, 600 mA@15V
(DC 15V to 54V on some samples)
Power Connector Terminal Block (3.7.1)
Power Alternative Power over Ethernet PoE 802.3af Class 0
mPCIe Slot Optional, for 3G/4G modems
LED 3G Orange If mobile network is available
Serial Ports 4×RS232/RS422/RS485
Serial Speed 180 bps up to 3.0 Mbps
Data bits 7, 8
USB Port For Expansion of Ports and WLAN
Dimensions 196×147×44 mm (W×D×H)
Weight 900 g
Table 9: Characteristics of NetCom Plus 413 POE
Figure 3: NetCom Plus 411 / 413 Front side
Figure 4: NetCom Plus 411 / 413 / 413 POE Rear side
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Figure 5: NetCom Plus 411 POE Rear side
All models with four serial ports look the same on the front side. This side has the connectors for
Ethernet and the serial ports, plus the LEDs. Also here is a plastic cap hiding the position for
a WLAN antenna. The rear side holds the power connector, Reset button and the configuration
switches. Except for NetCom Plus 411 POE there is also the USB 2.0 expansion port. The two
holes for screws may be used as addtional contacts for Protective Earth.
2.3.2.9 NetCom Plus 811 Eight Ports.
Power Requirement DC 9V to 54V, 800 mA@12V
Power Connector Terminal Block (3.7.1)
Serial Ports 8×RS232
Serial Speed 180 bps up to 1.0 Mbps
Data bits 7, 8
USB Port For Expansion of Ports and WLAN
Dimensions 196×147×44 mm (W×D×H)
Weight 900 g
Table 10: Characteristics of NetCom Plus 811
2.3.2.10 NetCom Plus 811 POE Eight Ports.
Power Requirement DC 15V to 54V, 800 mA@15V
Power Connector Terminal Block (3.7.1)
Power Alternative Power over Ethernet PoE 802.3af Class 0
Serial Ports 8×RS232
Serial Speed 180 bps up to 500 kbps
Data bits 7, 8
Dimensions 196×147×44 mm (W×D×H)
Weight 900 g
Table 11: Characteristics of NetCom Plus 811 POE
Note: RDY (Ready) LED is blue
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2.3.2.11 NetCom Plus 813 Eight Ports.
Power Requirement DC 9V to 54V, 800 mA@12V
Power Connector Terminal Block (3.7.1)
mPCIe Slot Optional, for 3G/4G modems
LED 3G Orange If mobile network is available
Serial Ports 8×RS232/RS422/RS485
Serial Speed 180 bps up to 3.0 Mbps
Data bits 7, 8
USB Port For Expansion of Ports and WLAN
Dimensions 196×147×44 mm (W×D×H)
Weight 900 g
Table 12: Characteristics of NetCom Plus 813
2.3.2.12 NetCom Plus 813 POE Eight Ports.
Power Requirement DC 9V to 54V, 800 mA@15V
Power Connector Terminal Block (3.7.1)
Power Alternative Power over Ethernet PoE 802.3af Class 0
mPCIe Slot Optional, for 3G/4G modems
LED 3G Orange If mobile network is available
Serial Ports 8×RS232/RS422/RS485
Serial Speed 180 bps up to 3.0 Mbps
Data bits 7, 8
USB Port For Expansion of Ports and WLAN
Dimensions 196×147×44 mm (W×D×H)
Weight 900 g
Table 13: Characteristics of NetCom Plus 813 POE
Figure 6: NetCom Plus 811 / 813 Front side
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Figure 7: NetCom Plus 811 / 813 / 813 POE Rear side
Figure 8: NetCom Plus 811 POE Rear side
The above models with eight serial ports look the same on the front side. This side has the
connectors for Ethernet and the serial ports, plus the LEDs. Also here is a plastic cap hiding
the position for a WLAN antenna. The rear side holds the power connector, Reset button and
the configuration switches. Except for NetCom Plus 811 POE there is also the USB 2.0 expansion
port. The two holes for screws may be used as addtional contacts for Protective Earth.
2.3.2.13 NetCom Plus 811 DIO Eight Serial Ports, 8 Digital Input and 8 Digital Output.
Power Requirement DC 15V to 54V, 800 mA@15V
Power Connector Terminal Block (3.7.1)
Power Alternative Power over Ethernet PoE 802.3af Class 0
Serial Ports 8×RS232
Serial Speed 180 bps up to 500 kbps
Data bits 7, 8
Digital Inputs 8×wet input (5V) optically isolated
Digital Outputs 8×relay output (contacts for normal open / closed)
Dimensions 196×147×44 mm (W×D×H)
Weight 900 g
Table 14: Characteristics of NetCom Plus 811 DIO
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