ICS-115A RS232/RS422/RS485 Serial Device Server with 1-Port 100BASE-FX SFP

Serial Interface

- One DB9 interface supports RS232, 2-wire RS485, 4-wire RS485 and RS422 operation

- Asynchronous serial data rates up to 921600bps

- Data mode includes VCOM, RFC2217, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, Remote Pair, Modbus converter server / client and Serial Telnet modes

Ethernet Port

- 1-port 100BASE-FX Fibre SFP slot

Management

- IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack management

- Remote Management Interfaces

- IP-based Web management

- Telnet console management

- Windows-based VCOM utility supports searching, monitoring and configuration setting

- IP NTP (Network Time Protocol) 

- Standard TCP/IP interface and versatile operation modes

- Software Protocol supports ICMP, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP server, DHCP client, Telnet server/client 

- Serial Operation mode selected via management interface

- Pair Connection mode for connecting two serial devices over a network

- Allows a maximum of 4 hosts to be accessed as TCP client mode

- Firmware upgrade via HTTP protocol

- Accessible IP security control to prevent illegal users

- Event notification

- Remote syslog server

- SNMP trap

- DHCP client for IP address assignment 

- PLANET Smart Discovery utility automatically finds the client devices on the network

Case and Installation

- Compact size for easy Installation

- Standalone -- Wall mountable or DIN-rail mounting (optional accessory)

- Co-works with PLANET MC family Media Chassis (MC-700/1500)

- External power adaptor 5V DC, 2A max.

- Supports 6000 VDC Ethernet ESD protection

-   -10 (minus) to 60 degrees C operating temperature

- Supports extensive LED indicators for network diagnosis

- Reset button for resetting to factory default

Serial Interface

Serial Port 1 x DB9 male

Serial Standards RS232/RS422/4-wire RS485/2-wire RS485

Baud Rate (Data Rate) 50bps to 921Kbps

Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8

Stop Bit 1, 1.5, 2

Parity Type Odd, Even, None, Space, Mark

Flow Control RTS/CTS and DTR/DSR (RS232 only)

XON/XOFF

Signals RS232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND

RS422: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND

4-wire RS485: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND

2-wire RS485: Data A (+), Data B (-), GND

Pin Assignment

Pin RS232 RS422

RS485-4W RS485-2W

1 DCD TxD+ --

2 RxD TxD- --

3 TxD RxD- Data-

4 DTR RxD+ Data+

5 GND GND GND

6 DSR -- --

7 RTS -- --

8 CTS -- --

9 -- -- --

Ethernet Interface

Ethernet Ports 1 x SFP

Standard 100BASE-FX

Distance 2km to 120km, vary on SFP modules

ESD Protection 6KV

Hardware

Dimensions (W x D x H) 97 x 70 x 26mm

Weight 185g

LED Indicators System: Link

SFP: Link/Active

Serial Port: Active

Power Requirements External Power Adaptor 5V DC, 2A max.

Power Consumption 5.5 watts (max)

Material Metal

Installation Standalone, wall-mount, and DIN-rail kit (optional)

Reset Button < 5 sec: System reboot

> 5 sec: Factory default

Compatible Media Converter Chassis MC-700/MC-1500/MC-1500R

Management Interfaces Web management

Telnet Console management

Windows-based VCOM Utility management

SNMPv1, v2c / SNMP Trap

UNI-NMS monitoring

PLANET Smart Discovery Utility

IP Version IPv4 and IPv6

Operation Mode ■ TCP Server / TCP Client

■ UDP Client

■ Virtual COM

■ RFC2217

■ Telnet Server

■ Pair Connection – Remote (Slave)

■ Pair Connection – Local (Master)

■ Modbus converter server / client

Virtual COM Utility Platform Supports Windows-based Only:

　Windows XP

　Windows Server 2003

　Windows 7

　Windows Server 2008

　Windows 8 (Must install the latest version of WinPcap)

　Windows Server 2012 (Must install the latest version of WinPcap)

　Windows 10

Fault Alarm Record: System log / SNMP trap

Time NTP

Security Accessible IP (white list)

SNMP SNMP v1 and v2c

Standards Conformances

Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 15 Class A,

CE Certification Class A

Standards IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-FX

RFC 768 UDP

RFC 793 TFTP

RFC 791 IP

RFC 792 ICMP

RFC 854 Telnet

RFC 958 NTP

RFC 1908 SNMPv2c

RFC 2068 HTTP

RFC 2131 DHCP Client

RFC 2732 Format for Literal IPv6 Addresses in URL's

RFC 3315 DHCPv6 Client

RFC 3513 IPv6 Addressing Architecture

RFC 4443 ICMPv6

EIA/TIA RS232/422/485

Regulatory Approval RoHS

Environment

Operating Temperature -10 ~ 60 degrees C

Storage Temperature -10 ~ 70 degrees C

Humidity 5 ~ 95% (non-condensing)

Access Control System – Traditional System Application

Most of the enterprises and government use access control plate and Mifare or RFID to authorize entrance identity. Traditionally, the access control machines use RS232 or RS485 serial interface with their cables connecting to login server. By applying the ICS-115A Serial Device Server, the access control machine is able to extend the network over longer distances via Ethernet interfaces. In addition, the ICS-115A can be linked to an xDSL router to get the internet access capability so that the access control can be set and monitored over the internet.

Process Control

To monitor, configure and manage the robotic conveyer including other production machines, PLC (programmable logical control) is required to drive the above manufacturing process. The ICS-115A can be set to the TCP server mode and connected to the PLC.  Thus, the administrator can configure and set command settings through Fast Ethernet intranet to remotely control the PLC, without having to stand by the I/O machine.

RTU Data Collect – UDP Mode

Connect with RTU (remote terminal unit) to collect and monitor the data of waves, signal and power utilization. The ICS-115A can be used to set up UDP mode and send data over Fast Ethernet to local server or over Internet to remote server automatically.

Surveillance Motion Control – Pair Connection Mode

Using pair connection mode via the fiber optic patch cord, the ICS-115A can extend the distance of the deployed devices via RS232, RS422 and RS485 interfaces, making the remote management of these devices from the monitoring center easier and efficient.