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MultiConnect Adapter
Serial-to-Serial Adapter with IP
User Guide
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MultiConnect Adapter User Guide Serial-to-Serial Adapter (MTS2SA-T & MTS2SA-T-R) PN s000354B, Version B Copyright This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi- Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2004-5, by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchanta
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications....................................................................................................4 Product Description....................................................................................................................................................4 Applications.............................................................................................................................
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Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specifications Product Description The MultiConnect serial-to-serial adapter enables installed serial devices to connect to the Internet for remote monitoring, control and configuration. Internet-Enable Any Device. The MultiConnect adapter provides the powerful ability to IP-enable serial devices allowing more options for data acquisition, device management, and industrial control than would otherwis
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Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications Types of Adapters Available Product Adapter Description Region MTS2SA-T Serial-to-Serial + IP (External Power) Global MTS2SA-T-R Serial-to-Serial + IP (RS-232 Power) Global Note: The MTS2SA-T-R (RS-232 Powered) Adapter requires power to be supplied into Pin 6 of the female DB9. Package Contents • One MultiConnect Adapter • One universal power supply with power cord included with the externally powered adapters • One RS-232 cable
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Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications Specifications Category Description Memory 8 MEG Flash Memory 2 MEG Protocols Supported ARP, DHCP, FTP, HTTP, ICMP, IP, POP3, PPP, SMTP, TCP, Telnet, TFTP, and UDP Serial Interface Standard DCE serial Data Formats Serial, binary, asynchronous Data Rates 300; 1200; 2400; 4800; 9600; 19200; 38400; 57600; 115200; 230400 bps Flow Control RTS/CTS (hardware) Management Serial; Telnet Security Username and password authentication using
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Chapter 1 – Product Description and Specifications Category Description Software Features Internet Applications DHCP Client: Request IP address for Ethernet Interfaces Telnet Server: Command Line Configuration Auto Dial-out Feature Command line via custom port (other than standard port 23) Telnet Client: Connect to remote Telnet Server Serial Auto Dial-in Feature Terminal Server: Network to Serial Connectivity Serial to Network Connectivity TFTP Server: Flash Upgrade SMTP Cli
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Chapter 2 – Installation Chapter 2 – Installation Attaching the MultiConnect to a Fixed Location The MultiConnect adapter is design to be used on the desktop or to be panel-mounted. To attach the bracket for panel-mounting, following these steps: 1. Typically, the MultiConnect adapter is mounted against a flat surface with two mounting screws. Drill the mounting holes at the desired location. The mounting holes must separated by 4 -7/16 inches center-to-center. 2. To atta
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Chapter 2 – Installation Serial-to-Serial Adapter Installation This is an example of a typical setup. Connecting the Cables Serial-to-Serial Power Connections Powered in one of two ways: Powered by External Power Supply Powered through RS-232 Cable (Pin 6) MTS2SA-T MTS2SA-T-R Adapter RS-232 Connector Adapter RS-232 Connector Adapter RS-232 & External Power Connectors Adapter RS-232 Power Pin Connector Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Serial-to-S
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Chapter 2 – Installation Female End of the Multi-Tech Adapter The following tables explain the Multi-Tech Adapter pin functions. External Power Multi-Tech Powered Adapter Through Pin 6 Female Connector Signal IN/OUT Signal IN/OUT Pin 1 CD O Pin 1 CD O Pin 2 TX O Pin 2 TX O Pin 3 RX I Pin 3 RX I Pin 4 DTR I Pin 4 DTR I Pin 5 GND -- Pin 5 GND -- Pin 6 DSR O Pin 6* Power Pin 7 CTS I Pin 7 CTS I Pin 8 RTS O Pin 8 RTS O Pin 9 RI O Pin 9 RI O *Pin 6 Input Power Consumptio
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Chapter 3 – Managing and Configuring the MultiConnect Adapter Chapter 3 – Managing and Configuring the MultiConnect Adapter Two Ways to Login Login Using TTY • Use TTY to configure your MultiConnect IP for the first time. Configure the host serial port using the defaults listed below: Baud: 115.2K Data: 8 Parity: N Stop: 1 Flow-Control: None • Press the Enter key three times to get to the Login prompt or send three carriage returns. • At the Login prompt, type admin. At the P
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Chapter 4 – Command Line Interface (CLI) Chapter 4 – Command Line Interface and Application Examples See the separate Command Line Interface and Application Examples guide. The guide includes the commands and examples for managing and configuring your MultiConnect Adapter. For your convenience, we have also provided a reference guide of modem AT commands. These guides are available on the MultiConnect CD and on the Multi-Tech Web site. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Mu
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Chapter 5 – Setting Country or Region Codes Using the CLI Chapter 5 – Setting Country or Region Codes Using the CLI The Default Country or Region Code is B5. If You Want to Change the Country or Region Code, Use the Command Line Interface: Command Syntax set serial s1 modem country-code value Description Sets the modem country/region code value to . This command is valid only for port s1. Applicable only if the country-code type is set to code. Default Value - Success
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Chapter 6 – Flash Upgrade Chapter 6 – Flash Upgrade Introduction The MultiConnect Adapter contains a 2 MB flash wherein the boot image, the firmware and configuration files are stored in a compressed format. Serial Flash Upgrade Scenario Following steps explain the procedure to upgrade a flash using the serial COM port (serial flash upgrade). Connect the MultiConnect Adapter to a PC COM Port. • Open an application through which we can access the serial device(e.g., Meterm, zoc, hy
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Appendix A – Regulatory Information Appendix A – Regulatory Information Regulatory Information FCC Part 15 Regulation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance
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Appendix B – Warranty and Service Appendix B – Warranty and Service Multi-Tech Warranty Statement Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., (hereafter “MTS”) warrants that its products will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two, five, or ten years (depending on model) from date of purchase, or if proof of purchase is not provided, two, five, or ten years (depending on model) from date of shipment. MTS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIE
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Appendix B – Warranty and Service Repair Procedures for International Distributors International distributors should contact their MTS International sales representative for information about the repairs for their Multi- Tech product. Please direct your questions regarding technical matters, product configuration, verification that the product is defective, etc., to our International Technical Support department at +(763)717-5863. When calling the U.S., please direct your questions regar
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Index Index IP Serial Setup Commands A set serial modem country code value...................13 show serial modem country code.........................13 Applications................................................................4 AT Commands .........................................................12 L C Login using Telnet....................................................11 Command Mode.......................................................11 O D Ordering Replacement Parts..
