ICS-115A Planet External Device Servers

 Cost-effective Solution for RS232/422/485 Serial-to-Ethernet Application

PLANET ICS-115A Serial Device Server is specially designed to convert RS232, RS422 or RS485 serial communication to Fast Ethernet networking to extend the network distance efficiently and inexpensively. 
There is one 100BASE-FX single-mode/multi-mode media available in the ICS-115A and its operating temperature ranges from -10 to 60 degrees C for your network needs. The ICS-115A is a time-saving and cost-effective solution for users and system integrators to quickly transform their serial devices into the Ethernet network with no need of replacing the existing serial devices and software system.
 

Applications

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.
 

Features and Benefits

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 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 to 60 degrees C operating temperature
• Supports extensive LED indicators for network diagnosis
• Reset button for resetting to factory default

Specifications

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
 

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)