perle STG8 IOLAN STG Terminal Server Installation Guide

perle STG8 IOLAN STG Terminal Server

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Hardware

Preface

Audience
This guide is for the network or computer technician responsible for installing the Perle IOLAN STG8/SDG8 P. Familiarity with the concepts and terminology of Ethernet and local area networks is required.

Purpose
This document describes the hardware and physical characteristics of the Perle IOLAN STG8/SDG8 P. It covers hardware features as well as installation and operation of the IOLAN. This document does not cover how to configure your Perle IOLAN STG8/SDG8 P. Information to configure your Perle IOLAN can be found in the IOLAN User’s Guide.

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Warning : IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Overview

The IOLAN 8 port comes in various models.

• STG8 – Eight RJ45 serial ports
• SDG8 P – Eight RJ45 serial ports (multi-protocol) and is 802.3af Power over Ethernet compliant.

IOLAN STG8/SDG8 P (Top View)

The IOLAN STG8 only supports RS-232 on RJ45-10 pin.

IOLAN STG8/SDG8 P (Side View with Barrel connector)

Ethernet and Serial Ports

10/100/1000Base-T Port
The Ethernet port provides the standard gigabit Ethernet interface speeds of 10/100/ 1000 Mbps through twisted pair (UTP) cables of up to 100 meters (328ft) in length.

Console / Serial Ports
The unit has eight, 10 pin, RJ45 ports. All ports can be used to connect a serial device and to provide power out. When used to connect a serial device, the ports can operate in EIA-232, EIA-422 or EIA-485 mode. In addition to connecting a serial device, port 1 can be used as a console port and/or to power the IOLAN. When port 1 is used to connect a console, the port can be used to fully configure and manage the IOLAN. For details on how to connect to the serial ports see Connecting the Serial Ports All serial ports can be used to connect a serial device and to provide power out. See Appendix D – Cabling and Connectors for more details.

Button/Switch Functions

Reset Button
The inset “Reset” button will reboot the IOLAN if pushed in and released quickly. It will reset the IOLAN to factory defaults if pushed in and held for more than three seconds. For more details on the operation of the Reset button see “Rebooting the IOLAN”

Console / Serial DIP Switch
Serial port 1 can act as a console port or a serial port. The mode of operation is determined by the position of the “console/serial port” DIP switch. The DIP is set in the factory to serial (up position). Unless you plan to attach a console to the IOLAN, leave the DIP switch in the serial position. In console mode, this port can be used to provide access to the IOLAN management function using the industry standard CLI command set (see Console Port Mode). See the IOLAN Command Line Interface Reference Guide for a complete set of the commands available via the console.

LED Indicators

Power/Ready

Link 10/100/1000

Activity

Installation

General Cautions and Warnings

Warning : Power sources must be off prior to beginning the power connection steps. Read the installation instructions before you connect the unit to its power source.
Warning : Ensure that the voltage and current ratings of the intended power source are appropriate for the IOLAN as indicated on the product label.
Warning : Ensure that the installation and electrical wiring of the equipment is performed by trained and qualified personnel and that the installation complies with all local and national electrical codes.
Warning : The working voltage inputs are designed for operation with Safety extra low Voltage (SELV). Connect only to SELV circuits with voltage restrictions in line with IEC/EN 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition) + A1:2009 and EN 60950-1: 2006 + A11:2009
Warning: If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

Connecting the Power
The STG8 model connects to power using the power adapter that came with your IOLAN. The SDG8 P does not come with a Perle supplied external power adapter, however it can be powered over Ethernet.

Power over Ethernet
The IOLAN SDG8 P can operate as a Powered Device(PD) under IEEE 802.3af operating with end span and mid span power sources (PSE).

Connecting the barrel connector
Plug the power adapter into a power socket and connect the barrel connector end into the IOLAN. The IOLAN will perform a power up sequence. The Power/Ready LED should show a solid green. See LED Indicators for power up sequence.

Grounding and Power Cord Relief clip
If your installation requires additional grounding, follow this procedure.

Grounding the chassis requires the following items:

• One grounding lug (not provided)
• One 12AWG wire (not provided)
  Follow the manufacturers instructions for attaching the ground wire to the grounding lug.

1. Attach the grounding lug to the chassis and secure with the grounding screw provided. See Figure 1.
2. Attach the power cord relief clip as shown in Figure 2

Connecting the Serial Ports
The Serial ports are normally used to connect serial devices. Serial port 1 can also be used as a console to fully configure and manage the IOLAN. The serial ports are an 10-pin, RJ45 connector. For complete details on the pinout of the ports see Appendix D – Cabling and Connectors.

Console Port Mode
To connect to the console port, follow instructions below.

1. Power off the IOLAN.
2. Set the “console/serial DIP switch” to the console (down) position.
3. Connect the power and allow the IOLAN to complete the boot up sequence.
4. Connect an 8 pin cable between the IOLAN serial port 1 and the RJ-45 to DB-9 converter shipped with your IOLAN. Connect the DB-9 end of the converter to the COM port of your PC.
5. Choose Start > Control Panel > Systems or equivalent on the Windows Operating System you are using.
6. Click the Hardware tab and choose Device Manager, Expand the Ports (COM & LPT) section. This will expand the drop down to show the number of com ports on your system. Connect the cable to one of these ports (probably COM1 or COM2).
7. Start an terminal-emulation program (such as Putty or SecureCRT) on the COM port where you have connected the cable PC.
8. Configure this COM port within the terminal emulation program with the following parameters:
   • 9600 baud
   • 8 data bits
   • 1 stop bit
   • No parity
   • None (flow control)
9. You should now be able to see all messages sent to the console of the IOLAN.

Serial Port Mode
Serial mode is used when the IOLAN acts as a communication sever to provide access to the serial device which is connected to its serial port. For the different methods which can be used to connect to the serial device see the IOLAN User’s Guide. When serial port 1 is in this mode, all console mode functions are disabled on the port. To set serial port 1 in this mode, ensure that the “console/serial DIP switch” is in the serial (up) position.

Connecting Data Ports

Ethernet Connection
By default the 10/100/1000 Ethernet port will automatically set itself up to match the speed of the port it is connected to. If auto negotiation is not supported by that port then, the port can be configured to operate at a fixed speed and duplex settings.

To connect to 10Base-T, 100Base-TX or 1000Base-T follow these steps:

1. Connect a straight through Ethernet cable from the IOLAN’s Ethernet port to an 10/ 100/1000 RJ45 port on the network hub/switch.
2. Once the IOLAN is connected and the link is established, the link LEDs will turn on. These LEDs will indicate whether you have a 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps link to your hub/ switch. See. (LED Indicators) for more details.

Ethernet Connector – 8-pin RJ-45

Operation

Rebooting the IOLAN
To reset the IOLAN insert a paper clip into the “Reset” hole, then gently press inwards. If the button is released quickly the IOLAN will reboot, if the button is pressed for more then three seconds the IOLAN will be returned to factory defaults.

Resetting the IOLAN to Factory Default Configuration
To reset the configuration of the IOLAN, insert a paper clip into the inset hole labelled as “Reset” and hold the reset button between 3 and 10 seconds, the IOLAN will reset the configuration to factory default (either the Perle or custom default configuration). If you hold the reset button greater than 10 seconds, then the IOLAN will reset the configuration to the Perle factory default configuration.

Configuring the IOLAN
The IOLAN can be configured, operated and monitored using any of the following methods. See the IOLAN Secure User’s Guide for more details.

• CLI
  A text-based Command Line Interface based on industry standard syntax and structure. The CLI can be accessed from the console port without a valid IP address for the initial setup. Once an IP address has been assigned the IOLAN can also be accessed by Telnet, SSH, SNMP or the Web interface.

• Web Manager
  The Perle Web Manager is an embedded Web based application that provides an easy to use browser interface for configuring and managing the IOLAN. Once an IP address has been assigned/configured on IOLAN, it can be accessed through any standard desktop web browser.

• Device Manager
  This is a Windows-based utility that provides the ability to do either an initial setup (out of the box) or to configure and manage the IOLAN. In order to use this utility the IOLAN must be connected to your network. You can download the Device Manager software from our website at www.perle.com.

Appendix A – Technical Specifications

IOLAN STG8/SDG8 P Port Technical Specifications

standard 5.5 mm x 9.5 mm x 2.1 mm barrel socket.
Power IOLAN over Serial| 9-30VDC with RJ45 model SDG8 P
Operating Temperature| -0°C to 55°C

-32°F to 131°F

Operating Temperature – Extended Temperature| -40°C to 74°C

-40°F to 165°F

Storage Temperature| -40°C to 66°C

-40°F to 150°F

Operating and Storage Humidity| 5 to 95% (non condensing)
Regulatory Approvals|
Emissions|
 | CFR47 FCC Part 15 Subpart B:2016 ICES-003:2016

EN55032:2012 (CISPR32:2012)

Immunity|
 | EN61000-4-2:2009

EN61000-4-3:2006/A2:2010: RF Electromagnetic Field Modulated

EN61000-4-4:2004 Fast Transients EN61000-4-5:2006 Surge

EN61000-4-6:2009 RF Continuous Conducted EN61000-4-8:2010 Power-Frequency Magnetic Field

EN61000-4-11:2004 Voltage Dips and Voltage Interruptions

EN61000-3-2:2014, Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions

EN61000-3-3:2013, Limits of Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker

EN55024:2010/CISPR24:2010

Safety|
 | IEC 62368-1:2014 (second edition)

EN 62368-1:2014

CSA/UL 62368-1:2014

Appendix B – Mechanical Drawing

Appendix C – Labels (Sample)

Appendix D – Cabling and Connectors

This appendix provides pinouts for the serial RJ45 ports and the Ethernet cable.

Connecting Serial Devices
Ensure you have the appropriate cable for connecting your serial devices to the serial ports on the IOLAN.

Pinput

10- Pin

| Pinout

8- Pin

| ****

EIA- 232

| ****

EIA- 422

| EIA- 485

Full Duplex

| EIA- 485

Half Duplex

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1|  | Power In| Power In| Power In| Power In
2 (in)| 1 (in)| DCD|  |  |
3 (out)| 2 (out)| RTS| TxD+| TxD+| TxD+/RxD+
4 (in)| 3 (in)| DSR|  |  |
5 (out)| 4 (out)| TxD| TxD-| TxD-| TxD-/RxD-
6 (in)| 5 (in)| RxD| RxD+| RxD+|
7| 6| GND| GND| GND| GND
8 (in)| 7 (in)| CTS| RxD-| RxD-|
9 (out)| 8 (out)| DTR|  |  |
10|  | Power Out| Power Out| Power Out| Power Out

The Power In pin, pin 1 can be 9-30V DC. STG8 is a RS-232 RJ45 model only.

Hardware Options (SDG8 P)
The IOLAN contains jumpers that you might need to set before you configure it and put it into production. You can set the Power Out pin, pin 10 to a fixed 5V DC output or to the external adapter output; this can range from 9-30V DC (if an external adapter is shipped with the IOLAN, it has a 12V DC output). The Power Out pin is only supported on the SDG8 P model.

The serial port on the SDG8 P can also operate in either EIA 232, 422 or 485 mode. This is a software configuration (See the IOLAN User’s Guide for information on setting this parameter in your IOLAN firmware). If EIA 422 or 485 is selected, the line termination may need to be set. Line Termination is not necessary unless the IOLAN’s are the end points.

To change the hardware settings, do the following:

1. Unplug the IOLAN from the electrical outlet and disconnect everything from the unit.
2. Open the case by unscrewing the side screws, on each side, and lifting off the top of the case.
3. To change the power pin out, locate the set of three pins associated with the line you want to set. For fixed 5V DC output, jumper pins 1 and 2. For the output to equal the external adapter input, jumper pins 2 and 3
4. Close the IOLAN case by replacing the case lid and the screws. You can now power the IOLAN with the new settings.

Appendix E – IOLAN Maintenance

• Ensure there is clearance of 50.8mm (2 inches) on all sides of the IOLAN to provide proper airflow through the unit.
• Do not use solvents or cleaning agents on this unit.
• Keep vent holes clear of debris.
• If case gets dirty wipe with a dry cloth.
• Ensure all cables are in working condition.

Contacting Perle Systems Limited

Contacting Technical Support
Contact information for the Perle Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) can be found at the link below.
https://www.perle.com/support_services/support_request.shtm

Warranty / Registration
This product is covered by the Perle IOLAN SDG Warranty. Details can be found at: https://www.perle.com/support_services/warranty.shtml

Documents / Resources

| perle STG8 IOLAN STG Terminal Server [pdf] Installation Guide
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References

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