FL COMSERVER ...

232/422/485
Serial RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 device server for industrial 10/100Base-T(X) networks

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Features The FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 has been specifically developed for industrial applications in the control cabinet. It offers the following features: Mounting on EN DIN rails 22.5 mm slim design width 10/100Base-T(X), auto negotiation 24 V AC/DC 20% power supply Redundant power supply possible High-quality 3-way isolation (VCC // RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 // Ethernet) Comprehensive diagnostic indicators Configuration using web-based management (WBM) Password-protected configuration TCP/IP, UDP, Modbus TCP, and PPP supported COM redirector software supplied as standard

The FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 enables the integration of serial RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 interfaces for machine and system access via Ethernet networks. All control systems and operator panels in industrial 10/ 100Base-T(X) networks can thus be maintained remotely for servicing via the "serial device server". Depending on the device type used, the following data protocols are supported:
Data protocols FL COMSERVER ... TCP/IP UDP Modbus TCP PPP with CHAP x

... UNI 232/422/485 Order No. 2313452 ... BASIC 232/422/485 Order No. 2313478

x x

x x

With the aid of virtual COM ports, existing application software that only supports serial communication can be redirected to the network card of a Windows PC using the COM port redirector software, which is available free of charge.

NOTE: The FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 is designed exclusively for SELV operation according to IEC 60950/EN 60950/VDE 0805. It must only be connected to devices, which meet the requirements of EN 60950 ("Safety of Information Technology Devices"). Make sure you always use the latest documentation. It can be downloaded at www.phoenixcontact.net/catalog. This data sheet is valid for all products listed on the following page:

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Table of contents
Description.................................................................................................................................. 1 Table of contents ........................................................................................................................ 2 Ordering data.............................................................................................................................. 3 Technical data ............................................................................................................................ 3 Safety regulations and installation notes..................................................................................... 6
5.1 5.2 Installation notes ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Installation in Zone 2 ...................................................................................................................................... 6

Installation ................................................................................................................................................................ 7
6.1 6.2 6.3 Connection notes ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Block diagram ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Connection and function elements ................................................................................................................. 8

Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 9
7.1 7.2 7.3 Activating/deactivating the termination network ........................................................................................................................................ 9 Opening/closing the housing .......................................................................................................................... 9 Setting the operating mode ............................................................................................................................ 9

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Power supply .............................................................................................................................10 Mounting ................................................................................................................................................................. 10

9.1 9.2 DIN rail (single device) ................................................................................................................................. 10 DIN rail bus connector (connection station).................................................................................................. 11

10 Serial pin assignment ......................................................................................................................................... 12

10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 Shielding ...................................................................................................................................................... 12 RS-232 pin assignment ................................................................................................................................ 12 RS-422 pin assignment ................................................................................................................................ 12 RS-485 pin assignment ................................................................................................................................ 12 Ethernet network .......................................................................................................................................... 13

11 Application examples ......................................................................................................................................... 13

11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 Point-to-point/permanent line replacement................................................................................................... 13 Point-to-point/PSI-MODEM-SPLITTER ........................................................................................................ 13 Client/server mode ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Redirector/virtual COM ports........................................................................................................................ 14 Modbus gateway/multi-drop networks.......................................................................................................... 14 Remote access in remote networks.............................................................................................................. 15

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Type
FL COMSERVER UNI 232/422/485

FL COMSERVER Description
FL COMSERVER UNI 232/422/485, to convert a serial RS-232/ RS-422/RS-485 interface to Ethernet, data protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, Modbus/TCP, PPP, with CHAP including CD-ROM with drivers, additional software, and user documentation (PDF) FL COMSERVER BASIC 232/422/485, to convert a serial RS-232/ RS-422/RS-485 interface to Ethernet, data protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, including CD-ROM with drivers, additional software, and user documentation (PDF)

Order No.
2313452

Pcs./Pkt.
1

FL COMSERVER BASIC 232/422/485

2313478

Accessories Description
RS-232 cable, 9-pos. D-SUB female connector on 9-pos. D-SUB female connector, 9-wire, 1:1 RS-232 cable, 9-pos. D-SUB female connector on 9-pos. D-SUB female connector, 9-wire, 1:1 D-SUB connector, 9-pos. female connector, one cable entry < 35, universal type for all systems, pin assignment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to screw connection terminal block T-connector, to connect the system power supply unit T-connector, to connect the FL COMSERVER Switching module to access two control systems with RS-232 via one FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 Power supply unit, primary switched, slim design, output: 24 V DC/1.5 A

Type
PSM-KA9SUB9/BB/0,5METER PSM-KA9SUB9/BB/2METER SUBCON 9/F-SH

Order No.
2708520 2799474 2761499

Pcs./Pkt.
1 1 1

ME 17,5 TBUS 1,5/ 5-ST-3,81 GN ME 22,5 TBUS 1,5/ 5-ST-3,81 GN PSI-MODEM-SPLITTER MINI-SYS-PS-100-240AC/24DC/1.5

2709561 2707437 2708766 2866983

10 50 1 1

Technical data
24 V AC/DC 20% (via COMBICON plug-in screw terminal block) 50 ... 60 Hz 24 V DC 5% (via DIN rail bus connector and system power supply unit) < 100 mA (at 24 V)

Power supply
Power supply 1 Frequency Power supply 2 (alternative or redundant) Current consumption Nominal operation

Serial interfaces
According to standard: RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 Connection RS-232 RS-422/RS-485 Termination network Device type Data format/encoding Data flow control RS-232, RS-422 RS-485 Serial transmission speed Supported protocols Software handshake, Xon/Xoff or hardware handshake RTS/CTS Automatic control 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 7000, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, 187500, 230400 bps, can be set via WBM Transparent, including 3964R protocol 9-pos. D-SUB pin strip Via COMBICON plug-in screw terminal block 390 / 180 / 390 , internal selectable DTE (data terminal equipment)/DCE (data communication equipment), can be set via WBM (web-based management) Serial asynchronous UART/NRZ, 7/8 data, 1/2 stop, 1 parity, 10/11-bit character length ITU-T V.28, EIA/TIA-232, DIN 66 259-1 ITU-T V.11, EIA/TIA-422, DIN 66 348-1 EIA/TIA-485, DIN 66 259-4

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Ethernet interface according to IEEE 802.3

Connection Shield Transmission speed Transmission length Supported protocols Secondary protocols * Only supported by the FL COMSERVER UNI 232/422/485 RJ45 female connector, 8-pos., shielded DC coupled to DIN rail 10/100 Mbps, auto negotiation 100 m (twisted pair, shielded) TCP/IP, UDP, Modbus TCP*, TFTP, HTTP, PPP with CHAP authentication* ARP, DHCP, BOOTP, SNMP, RIP, RARP

Functions
Configuration and management Using standard web browser and HTTP protocol Using FL SWT Factory Manager software Using SNMP objects Locally using terminal program via RS-232, (emergency access) Remotely using Ethernet and Telnet (emergency access) LED diagnostic indicators 24 V AC/DC power supply Ethernet mode Ethernet transmission speed Ethernet link Ethernet data Device error RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 receive data RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 transmit data Switching output Green LED, UL, static ON Green LED, full duplex mode active, static ON Green LED, 100 Mbps, static ON Green LED (LNK), when link signals are received, static ON Yellow LED (ACT), data transmission via TP port, dynamic Red LED, error indicator Green LED, RD, receive Yellow LED, TD, transmit Transistor output on the backplane to connect accessories, can be switched via WBM

General data
Ambient temperature Operation Storage/transport Relative humidity Operation Storage/transport MTBF 10 % ... 95 % (no condensation) 5 % ... 95 % (no condensation) 666 years (Telcordia standard, 25C temperature, 21% operating cycle (5 days a week, 8 hours a day)) 179 years (Telcordia standard, 40C temperature, 34.25% operating cycle (5 days a week, 12 hours a day)) Housing type Housing material Housing dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Functional earth ground Vibration resistance Shock test according to IEC 60068-2-27 Operation Storage Free fall according to IEC 60068-2-32 Degree of protection Separate ground levels Test voltage Chloroform test 15g, 11 ms, half-sine shock pulse 30g, 11 ms, half-sine shock pulse 1m IP20 Supply // Ethernet (TP) // RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 1.5 kV AC, 50 Hz, 1 min. between all ground levels according to EN 50178 and EN 61131-2 Free from substances that would hinder coating with paint or varnish according to central standard P-VW-3.10.757 650 of VW, Audi, and Seat ME 22,5 with bus connector and functional earth ground contact (FE) PA 6.6-FR, green 22.5 mm x 99 mm x 116 mm 130 g To EN DIN rail in the housing 5g according to DIN EN 60068-2-6, 1.5 h each in x, y, and z direction -25C ... +60C -25C ... +70C

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Approvals
UL approvals ATEX
LISTED

II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc

Conformance with EMC directive 2004/108/EC Noise immunity test according to EN 61000-6-21
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Electromagnetic HF field Amplitude modulation Pulse modulation Fast transients (burst) Signal Supply Surge current load (surge) Signal Supply Conducted interference EN 61000-4-6 Criterion A3 EN 61000-4-5 Criterion B2 1 kV 2 kV 10 V EN 61000-4-4 Criterion B2 Criterion A3 2 kV/5 kHz 1 kV/5 kHz 2 kV/5 kHz EN 61000-4-2 EN 61000-4-3 Criterion B2 Criterion A3 10 V/m 10 V/m 8 kV air discharge 6 kV contact discharge

Noise emission test according to EN 61000-6-4

Noise emission of housing
1 2 3

EN 55022

Limiting curve B

EN 61000 corresponds to IEC 61000 Criterion B: Criterion A: Temporary adverse effects on the operating behavior, which the device corrects automatically. Normal operating behavior within the specified limits.

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5.1

Safety regulations and installation notes

Installation notes NOTE: The device is designed for installation in zone 2 potentially explosive areas. Installation, operation, and maintenance may only be carried out by qualified electricians. Follow the installation instructions described. When installing and operating the device, the applicable regulations and safety directives (including national safety directives), as well as general technical regulations, must be observed. The technical safety data is provided in the package slip and on the certificates (conformity assessment, additional approvals where applicable). The device must not be opened or modified apart from the configuration of the DIP switches. Do not repair the device yourself, replace it with an equivalent device. Repairs may only be carried out by the manufacturer. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from a failure to comply. The IP20 protection (IEC 60529/EN 60529) of the device is intended for use in a clean and dry environment. The device must not be subject to mechanical strain and/or thermal loads, which exceed the limits described. The device is not designed for use in atmospheres with a danger of dust explosions. If dust is present, it is necessary to install into a suitable approved housing, whereby the surface temperature of the housing must be taken into consideration. The switches of the device that can be accessed may only be actuated when the power supply to the device is disconnected. 5.2 Installation in Zone 2 NOTE: Observe the specified conditions for use in potentially explosive areas. At the time of installation, use an approved housing (minimum protection IP54), which meets the requirements of EN 60079-15. Within this context, observe the requirements of IEC 60079-14/EN 60079-14. In zone 2, only connect devices to the supply and signal circuits that are suitable for operation in the Ex zone 2 and the conditions at the installation location. In potentially explosive areas, terminals may only be snapped onto or off the DIN rail connector and wires may only be connected or disconnected when the power is switched off. The device must be stopped and immediately removed from the Ex area if it is damaged, was subject to an impermissible load, stored incorrectly or if it malfunctions. For reliable operation, the RJ connection must be equipped with a fully functional locking clip. Repair any damaged plug connectors immediately. The connection to the D-SUB interface is only permitted if the screw connection is tightened.

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6.1

Installation
Connection notes NOTE: Electrostatic discharge The device contains components that can be damaged or destroyed by electrostatic discharge. When handling the device, observe the necessary safety precautions against electrostatic discharge (ESD) according to EN 61340-5-1 and EN 61340-5-2.

6.2

Block diagram

DCD 1 TxD 3 2 7 8 4
SW-Switch
DCE DTE (default)

RS-232 RS-485 RS-422

RxD RTS CTS DTR

DSR 6 GND 5

D(B) D(A) GND Shield

+5 V 390 W 180 W 390 W Termination

RS-232 RS-485 RS-422 SW-Switch

C 10/100 MBit/s

RD+ (1) RD- (2) TD+ (3) TD- (6)

RS-422

T(B) T(A) 0V 24 V
2,5 V 24 V 3,3 V

EEPROM

Flash

VCC

Backplane

24 V

Figure 1

Block diagram for FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485

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0V

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6.3

Connection and function elements

1 2 34 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11
Figure 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
FL COMSERVER UNI RS232/422/485 Ord.-No. 23 13 452

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UL

7 8
A B

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X
B A

FD 100 TD RD

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RS 232
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Structure of the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 24 V AC/DC 20% power supply connection 0 V power supply connection T(A), RS-422 connection T(B), RS-422 connection D(A), RS-422/RS-485 connection D(B), RS-422/RS-485 connection GND 5 Shield, same potential as FE Ethernet connection, RJ45 RS-232 connection, 9-pos. D-SUB pin strip RD LED (green), receive data TD LED (yellow), transmit data Green LED, 100 Mbps transmission speed Green LED, full duplex mode active Green LED, LINK status of TP port Red LED, error indicator Green LED, power supply UL Yellow LED, ACT data transmission via TP port, dynamic Slide switch for RS-422/RS-485 termination network (390 / 180 / 390 ) Snap-on foot for DIN rail mounting Bus connector for redundant power supply (covered) FE, functional earth ground contact (covered)

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7.1

Configuration
Activating/deactivating the termination network

7.3

Setting the operating mode

The FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 is operated on a 2-wire or 4-wire bus cable. For correct operation of the bus system, termination networks are required for the RS-422/RS-485 bus connection. The FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 is equipped with a switchable termination network upon delivery. Depending on the location on the RS-485 bus cable, the termination network must be activated or deactivated.

The operating mode of the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 is set using termination networks depending on the location on the bus system. Select the required operating mode and set it using the slide switch.

7.2

Opening/closing the housing

X
B

To set the required operating mode via the termination network, the housing of the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 must be opened. To do this, proceed as follows: 1. Open the housing cover using a suitable screwdriver (see Figure 3, 1) 2. Pull the PCB out of the housing as far as possible (see Figure 3, 2) 3. Depending on the location on the bus system, activate/ deactivate the termination network (see Section 7.3) 4. Carefully reinsert the PCB as far as it will go 5. Snap the housing cover into place Figure 4 Position of the slide switch Switch position Left Left Right Resistor network Activated Activated Deactivated

Operating mode/ device RS-422 RS-485 termination device RS-485 device1

1

Default setting

TD RD

R VE 5 ER 2/48 2 MS 2/42 45 CO 23 13 FL I RS 23 o. UN .-N Ord

UL

FD 0 10 TD RD

Figure 3

Opening/closing the housing

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Power supply

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9.1

Mounting
DIN rail (single device)

The FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 is operated using a +24 V DC SELV. The power supply is connected via the COMBICON plug-in screw terminal blocks (24 V and 0 V). Alternatively, the devices in a connection station are supplied from a redundant power supply via the DIN rail bus connector (see Section 9.2 on page 11).

To mount on the DIN rail, proceed as follows: 1. Place the device onto the DIN rail from above, so that the upper housing keyway hooks onto the top edge of the DIN rail (see Figure 6 A). Holding the device by the housing cover, carefully push the device towards the mounting surface. Once the snap-on foot has been snapped onto the DIN rail, check that it is fixed securely.

2. 3.

To remove, proceed as follows: 1.

24V 0V T(A) T(B)

2.
T(A 0V 24 V (B ) T )

3.
D GN ) D(B ) D(A

Use a suitable screwdriver to release the locking mechanism on the snap-on foot of the device (see Figure 6 B). Hold onto the device by the housing cover and carefully tilt it upwards. Carefully detach the device from the DIN rail bus connector and the DIN rail.

DN

ET

Figure 5

Connecting the power supply

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Figure 6

Mounting and removal

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9.2

DIN rail bus connector (connection station)

To remove, proceed as follows: 1. Use a suitable screwdriver to release the locking mechanism on the snap-on foot of the device (see Figure 7 E). Hold onto the device by the housing cover and carefully tilt it upwards. Carefully detach the device from the DIN rail bus connector and the DIN rail (see Figure 7 E).

For modular electronic housing in the ME.../TBUS series, DIN rail bus connectors of various widths are required in a connection station. By connecting together the DIN rail connectors (see Figure 7 A) and inserting them in the 35 mm wide DIN rail (see Figure 7 B/C), the power supply is routed to the backplane (see Figure 7). By using an additional system power supply unit, a redundant power supply is provided in the connection station for other connected devices. NOTE: Maximum current load Due to the current load, a connection station with the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 may comprise a maximum of 20 devices. The maximum current load of 2 A must not be exceeded. When using the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 in a connection station, use a 22.5 mm wide DIN rail bus connector (Order No. 2707437). Configure two 17.5 mm DIN rail bus connectors (Order No. 2709561) for the system power supply unit (e.g., MINI-SYS-PS-100-240AC/24DC/1.5, Order No. 2866983).

2. 3.

A C

To mount on the DIN rail bus connector, proceed as follows: Make sure that the DIN rail bus connector and device are aligned correctly. DIN rail bus connector (connector part) on the left Device (snap-on foot) below 1. Place the device onto the DIN rail from above, so that the upper housing keyway hooks onto the top edge of the DIN rail (see Figure 7, detail D). Holding the device by the housing cover, carefully push the device towards the mounting surface so that the device bus connector is securely fixed onto the DIN rail bus connector. Once the snap-on foot has been snapped onto the DIN rail, check that it is fixed securely. The device is only secured mechanically via the DIN rail.

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Figure 7

Mounting and removal

2.

3.

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Serial pin assignment

10.3

RS-422 pin assignment

Connect the I/O device to the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 via the necessary serial interface. Please note the different interface configuration when switching from an FL COMSERVER... to the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485. When connecting the device, make sure the signal assignment of the interfaces is correct. 10.1 Shielding

In RS-422 mode, a point-to-point connection can be established. Use a twisted pair, common shielded bus cable to connect the I/O device. Fit this bus cable with a termination network at each I/O device. Activate the termination network integrated in the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 (see Section 7.3). This operating mode supports full duplex transmission mode.
FL COMSERVER ... RS232/422/485

The shield connection of the RS-422/RS-485 bus cable must only be connected to the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 on one side.

Comserver
COMBICON

Data B (pos.) 6 Data A (neg.) 5 Transmit B (pos.) 4 Transmit A (neg.) 3 GND 7

Shield

R(B) R(A) T(B) T(A) GND

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GND D(A) D(B)

T( 0V 24 V A) T( B)

Figure 10
D GN ) D(B ) D(A

Pin assignment of the RS-422 interface

10.4
ET DN

RS-485 pin assignment

Figure 8 10.2

Shield connection

RS-232 pin assignment The RS-232 interface of the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 can be switched via WBM between DTE (data terminal equipment)/DCE (data communication equipment) assignment. By default upon delivery (DTE), the interface acts like a PC.

In RS-485 mode, an RS-485 network with several I/O devices can be created. Use a twisted pair, common shielded bus cable to connect the I/O devices. Fit this bus cable with a termination network at the two furthest points of the RS-485 network (see Section 7.3). When switching from an FL COMSERVER... to the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485, disconnect the 9-pos. D-SUB connector from the data cable. Connect the individual conductors of the data cable to the COMBICON plug-in screw terminal block. Make sure the signal assignment is correct.

FL COMSERVER... D-SUB-9 male max. 15 m TxD RxD CTS RTS DTR DSR GND Shd 3 2 8 7 4 6 5

Peripherals side, e.g. Modem D-SUB-, male 9 25

FL COMSERVER.... RS232/422/485
3 2 8 7 4 6 5 2 3 5 4 20 6 7 TxD RxD CTS RTS DTR DSR GND Shd
PSI-WL-RS232RS485/BT Ord.-No. 27 08 517

Comserver
COMBICON

VCC TD ANT RD RES BT SIGNAL SER ERR

Data A (neg.) 5 Data B (pos.) 6 GND 7

Shield

Data A Data B GND

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RS 232

Figure 9

Pin assignment of the RS-232 interface Figure 11 RS-485 pin assignment

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10.5

Ethernet network

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Application examples

The FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 has an Ethernet interface on the front in RJ45 format, to which only twisted pair cables with an impedance of 100 can be connected. The data transmission rate is 10/100 Mbps. The FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 supports the auto negotiation function for automatic selection of the transmission speed. Push the Ethernet cable with the crimped RJ45 connector into the TP interface until it engages with a click. Only use shielded twisted pair cables and corresponding shielded RJ45 connectors. Make sure the signal assignment of the connector is correct.

Thanks to a wide range of integrated functions, the device can be used in various ways for different applications. Web-based management provides user-friendly support during configuration. The following applications are supported by the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485. 11.1 Point-to-point/permanent line replacement

A common application is the point-to-point connection of two serial devices via an existing network. For this cable replacement, the data is tunneled through the network using two FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 devices, which removes any range restrictions, such as a maximum of 15 m for RS-232. Permanent lines phased out by telecommunications companies can be easily replaced using DSL technology.
LAN TCP/IP UDP

n.c. n.c. TDn.c. n.c. TD+ RDRD+

Pin 8 Pin 7 Pin 6 Pin 5 Pin 4 Pin 3 Pin 2 Pin 1

RJ45

PPC 5315

S1

S9

S2

S10

S3

S11

S4

S12

S5

S13

S6

S14

S7

S15

S8

S16

PLC

SYS

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Point-to-point connection

Figure 12

RJ45 pin assignment

11.2

Point-to-point/PSI-MODEM-SPLITTER

In another application, the PSI-MODEM-SPLITTER add-on device (Order No. 2708766) enables interface conversion between two RS-232 channels or ports. The point-to-point connection is switched via either the WBM of the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 or the switch on the front of the splitter.

PPC 5315

S1

S9

S2

S10

S3

S11

S4

S12

S5

S13

S6

S14

S7

S15

S8

S16

PLC

SYS

LAN TCP/IP UDP

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Point-to-point connection (two control systems)

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11.3

Client/server mode

11.5

Modbus gateway/multi-drop networks

If, however, the serial data of an application software program is to be available in the network, only one FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 is installed at the serial device. In its function as a client or server, the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 can then make the data available and transmit it in TCP/IP or UDP. The sockets of the application software can thus directly access the serial data in the field.

Even conventional RS-485 multi-drop networks can be extended or replaced by modern network technology with the FL COM SERVER. Modbus is the most well-known version of this technology. The FL COM SERVER supports both the serial Modbus ASCII and RTU protocols, as well as the Ethernet-based Modbus/TCP protocol. The complete gateway function enables use with Modbus masters and slaves, and therefore the integration of any number of serial Modbus devices into Modbus/TCP networks. Other multi-drop networks can be addressed directly using simple broadcast addressing sent out to all network devices or using intelligent mechanisms. The required destination address is read directly from the serial data stream and used for addressing.

LAN TCP/IP

PPC 5315

S1

S9

S2

S10

S3

S11

S4

S12

S5

S13

S6

S14

S7

S15

S8

S16

PLC

SYS

PPC 5315

S1

S9

S2

S10

S3

S11

Figure 15 11.4

Client/server mode

S4

S12

S5

S13

S6

S14

S7

S15

S8

S16

PLC

SYS

Redirector/virtual COM ports

LAN TCP/IP MODBUS/TCP UDP

In many cases, the existing application software does not support Ethernet communication. However, in the face of increasing networking, local connections, e.g., to programming interfaces, often have to be established via the existing network card of the PC and the connected network. Help comes in the form of the COM port redirector software, which is supplied as standard. It creates virtual COM ports on the PC that can be used by the existing application software. No changes have to be made to the application software so it is easy to establish a connection to the programming interfaces with all the advantages of networking.

Figure 17

Modbus gateway

LAN TCP/IP

COM 4 = 192.168.0.14 COM 6 = 192.168.0.15 COM 80 = 192.168.0.90

PPC 5315

S1

S9

S2

S10

S3

S11

S4

S12

S5

S13

S6

S14

S7

S15

S8

S16

PLC

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Redirector

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11.6

Remote access in remote networks

Dialing into remote networks that are otherwise difficult to access (e.g., wind parks) can now be easily ensured via a modem connection (dial-up) in combination with the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485. The FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 supports the PPP protocol with CHAP authentication (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol). Unauthorized access to the network is prevented by 128-bit password encryption. In addition, a Bluetooth access point can be implemented by combining the new PSI WL BLUETOOTH converter with the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485. This enables the wireless integration of serial devices in an Ethernet network with a range of up to 150 m.

PPC 5315

S1

S9

S2

S10

S3

S11

LINE UL RD TD
RESET / ALR

LINE UL RD TD
RESET / ALR

S4

S12

S5

S13

S6

S14

S7

S15

S8

S16

ALR DTR DCD ERR

OH AA FAX EC

ALR DTR DCD ERR

OH AA FAX EC

PLC

SYS

LAN TCP/IP MODBUS/TCP UDP

RS 232

RS 232

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Remote access

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