ICS-2100T Planet External Device Servers

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

PLANET ICS-2100T Serial Device Server is specially designed to convert RS232, RS422 or RS485 serial communication to Industrial Fast Ethernet networking so as to extend the network distance efficiently and inexpensively. There is one 10/100BASE-TX RJ45 port in the ICS-2100T and its operating temperature ranges from -40 to 75 degrees C for your network needs. The ICS-2100T 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-2100T Serial Device Server, the access control machine is able to extend the network over longer distances via Ethernet interfaces. In addition, the ICS-2100T 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-2100T 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.

Surveillance Motion Control – Pair Connection Mode

Using pair connection mode via the fiber optic patch cord, the ICS-2100T 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 that supports RS232
• One terminal block interface that supports 2-wire RS485 and 4-wire RS422/RS485 standards
• Asynchronous serial data rates up to 921600bps
• Data modes include VCOM, RFC2217, TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, Remote Pair, Modbus converter server / client and Serial Telnet modes

Ethernet Interface

• 1-port 10/100BASE-TX RJ45  with auto MDI/MDI-X function

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) and DNS management
• Standard TCP/IP interface and versatile operation modes
• Software Protocol supports ARP, 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
• - Relay output alarm
• DHCP client for IP address assignment 
• PLANET Smart Discovery utility automatically finds the client devices on the network 

Industrial Case and Installation

• IP30 metal case
• DIN-rail and wall-mount designs
• Redundant power design
• - 9 to 48V DC / 24V AC, redundant power with reverse polarity protection
• Supports 6000 VDC Ethernet ESD protection
• -40 to 75 degrees C operating temperature
• Free fall, shock-proof and vibration-proof for industries
• Supports extensive LED indicators for network diagnosis
• Reset button for resetting to factory default

Specifications

Serial Interface

Serial Ports: 1 x DB9 male for RS232
1 x 4-Pin Terminal block for RS422 / RS485
Serial Standards: RS232 / 4-wire RS422 or RS485 / 2-wire RS485
Baud Rate (Data Rate): 50bps to 921Kbps
Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
Parity Type: 1, 1.5, 2
Stop Bit: 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 RJ45
Standard: 10/100BASE-TX
Distance: 100m
ESD Protection: 6KV
Surge Protection: 2KV

Hardware

Installation: DIN-rail kit and wall-mount ear
Enclosure: IP 30 metal
Dimensions (W x D x H): 32 x 87.8 x 135 mm
Weight: 392g
LED Indicators: System: Power 1, Power 2, Fault, SYS
TP Port: Link/Active
Serial Port: Tx and Rx
Power Requirements: 9~48V DC / 24V AC, redundant power with reverse polarity protection
Power Consumption: Full Loading
9VDC: 0.35A (3.15 watts)
12VDC: 0.28A (3.36 watts)
24VDC: 0.12A (3 watts)
48VDC: 0.08A (3.84 watts)
Connector: Removable 6-pin terminal block for power input
Pin 1/2 for Power 1, Pin 3/4 for fault alarm, Pin 5/6 for Power 2
Alarm: Provides one relay output for power failure
Alarm relay current carry ability: 1A @ DC 24V
Reset Button: < 5 sec: System reboot
> 5 sec: Factory default

Management

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
Security: Allow max. 4 accessible IP address hosts/ranges
SNMP MIBs: RFC1213 MIB-II
RFC1317 RS232-like MIB

Standards Conformances

Regulatory Compliance: FCC Part 15 Class A,
CE Certification Class A
Stability Testing: IEC60068-2-32 (Free fall)
IEC60068-2-27 (Shock)
IEC60068-2-6 (Vibration)
Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
RFC 768 UDP
RFC 793 TFTP
RFC 791 IP
RFC 792 ICMP
RFC 854 Telnet
RFC 958 NTP
RFC 1591 DNS (client only)
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 3596 DNSv6
RFC 4443 ICMPv6
EIA/TIA RS232/422/485
Regulatory Approval: RoHS

Environment

Operating Temperature: -40 ~ 75 degrees C
Storage Temperature: -40 ~ 85 degrees C
Humidity: 5 ~ 95% (non-condensing)