Microtronics Access 1000 User manual
Microtronix
Access 1000 & 4000
Serial - TCP Converter
Sync – TCP/UDP Server
Quick Start Guide 0.12.0
Microtronix Access Serial-TCP/IP Converter
Table of Contents
1 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Access Serial-TCP/IP Converter models.......................................................................................4
1.2 AN interface............................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Console interface.......................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Network (Ethernet) interface.........................................................................................................6
1.5 USB interface................................................................................................................................ 6
2 Package Check ist............................................................................................................................6
3 Quick Start Guide............................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Installation..................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Console/ AN Port........................................................................................................................ 7
3.2.1 U-Boot Command Access.....................................................................................................................7
3.2.2 Setting Default IP Parameters................................................................................................................7
3.2.3 Emergency IP Address Recovery..........................................................................................................8
3.2.4 System Maintenance..............................................................................................................................8
3.3 Configuration eb Interface..........................................................................................................9
3.4 IP Network Configuration............................................................................................................10
3.4.1 Verifying IP Network..........................................................................................................................11
3.4.2 Monitoring IP Network........................................................................................................................11
3.5 Synchronous Server Configuration..............................................................................................12
3.5.1 Synchronous HDLC Settings...............................................................................................................12
3.5.2 Network Settings.................................................................................................................................13
3.5.3 Update and Start the Server.................................................................................................................13
3.5.4 Verify Synchronous Server Connection...............................................................................................13
3.5.5 Synchronous Interface Monitor...........................................................................................................13
3.6 Terminal Server Configuration.....................................................................................................14
3.6.1 Asynchronous Serial Settings..............................................................................................................14
3.6.2 Conversion Settings.............................................................................................................................15
3.6.3 Network Settings.................................................................................................................................15
3.6.4 Update and Start the Server.................................................................................................................15
3.6.5 Verify Terminal Server Connection.....................................................................................................15
4 Cables................................................................................................................................................ 16
4.1 Synchronous Cables – AN interface........................................................................................16
4.1.1 Connecting to a DCE device................................................................................................................16
4.1.2 Connecting to a DTE device................................................................................................................16
4.2 Async Cables – AN interface....................................................................................................17
4.2.1 Connecting to a DCE device................................................................................................................17
4.2.2 Connecting to a DTE device................................................................................................................17
4.3 Async Cables – Serial USB ports................................................................................................18
4.3.1 Connecting to a DTE device................................................................................................................18
4.3.2 Connecting to a DCE device................................................................................................................18
5 Encapsulation Message Formats....................................................................................................19
5.1 MBIT (2-byte count field).............................................................................................................19
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5.2 RFC1006 (ISO TP)......................................................................................................................19
6 Contact Microtronix..........................................................................................................................20
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1 Overview
The Microtronix Access Serial/TCP Converter provides conversion between asynchronous interfaces
over TCP/IP sockets, and synchronous interfaces over TCP/IP or UDP/IP sockets.
A web interface allows for configuration and monitoring from any Internet browser, and telnet/SSH
servers allow for connecting to the command line interface for additional management.
1.1 Access Serial-TCP/IP Converter models
The following table shows the available interfaces and connector type of each Access model.
Model RJ45
Ethernet DB25F
WAN USB host port DB9M
Serial ports Power
connector
1000-S00 1 1 1 0 AC adapter
1000-N00 1 1 1 0 -48VDC cable
4002-S00 1 2 1 0 AC adapter
4002-N00 1 2 1 0 -48VDC cable
4002-N00-RM 1 2 1 (internal) 0 -48VDC
4002-N40-RM 1 2 0 4 -48VDC
The following pictures of the rear plate of each model illustrate the interfaces and connectors.
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The model name and serial number are printed on the label located on the bottom of the unit.
The following sections describe the each attributes and function of each interface type.
1.2 WAN interface
AN interfaces support RS232/V.24 with speeds up to 128 Kbps, and V.35, X.21, RS530, RS449/V.36
interface types with speeds up to 10 Mbps, in a standard DB25F DCE connector. The AN interface
may be used for:
●Synchronous Server
●Terminal Server
The 1000 model has one AN interface that doubles as the boot console, and the 4002 model has two
AN interfaces with one that doubles as the Console port. See the notes under Console interface
below.
1.3 Console interface
The Console/ AN port may be used for:
●Synchronous Server
●Terminal Server
●System console port for configuration and monitoring
In addition, the Console port serves as the console for the boot program and operates in RS232
asynchronous mode during boot up. The boot command line interface may be invoked for system
management and emergency IP address recovery by entering a password during a 10 second interval
after power up.
The 4002 model has a DB25F Console/ AN interface that supports all interface types.
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1.4 Network (Ethernet) interface
The RJ45 NET ORK interface is 10/100 Ethernet with full auto-detection, supporting a rich set of
standard IP protocols.
1.5 USB interface
The USB 1.1 type A host port supports additional serial interface or storage devices:
●USB serial adapters (FTDI chipset only) for up to 8 additional Terminal Server interfaces
●USB flash drive for storing and moving files
2 Package Check List
Check that the Access model received matches the order by comparing to the model number printed on
the label on the bottom of the unit.
Check that the package shipped contains the following items.
●Access unit as above
●AC adapter with AC power cord or - 48VDC power cord
●DB9F-DB25M Console Cable
●RJ45 Ethernet patch cable (blue)
●DB25MF straight through RS232 AN cable
The following optional items are available through special order, and may be included:
●Additional AN or serial cable(s) – refer to the Cables section for part numbers
●USB serial adapter unit: 1, 2, 4, or 8 ports
●USB flash drive
●Rack mount kit
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3 Quick Start Guide
Configuration of the Access will require a PC or laptop with any standard Internet browser like Internet
Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. Optionally, a serial COM port (or USB serial adapter) on the PC with a
terminal emulator application may be used to connect to the Console/ AN interface.
3.1 Installation
1) The Access may be placed on a shelf in a rack, or mounted using a rack mount kit.
2) Connect to the IP network through the RJ45 10/100 Network port.
3) Optional: Connect the Console/ AN port to the PC using the Console Cable. Refer to the
“Console/ AN Port” section below for instructions.
4) Connect DC power adapter and AC power cord, or attach the -48VDC power cord
5) ait 20 seconds for the boot process to complete. The RUN led will start to blink.
3.2 Console/WAN Port
The Console/ AN port offers system control access during the boot-up process. Boot messages will
be displayed if a PC COM port is connected using the Console Cable, and a terminal emulator like
“putty” or “HyperTerminal” is set for 9600-N-8-1.
3.2.1 U-Boot Command Access
After power up, there is a 10 second delay that allows U-Boot command access:
Autoboot in 10 seconds (Enter password to stop)...
if the password “foad” is typed while the message is displayed, the U-Boot prompt “A4K:>” will indicate
command readiness.
3.2.2 Setting Default IP Parameters
The default IP network parameters may be modified or added here as an alternative to the configuration
via the web interface. Enter the following commands to change the default IP address, netmask,
default gateway (if needed), and optionally a new system “hostname”
set ipaddr 10.1.1.240
set netmask 255.255.255.0
set gatewayip 10.1.1.1
set hostname MYNAME
save
boot
These defaults will remain in effect until again changed again in U-Boot, or explicitly changed via the
Ethernet configuration page in the web interface.
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3.2.3 Emergency IP Address Recovery
The u-boot console may be used to recover a forgotten IP address. hile in the U-Boot console, the
default IP address and other parameters may be displayed:
print ipaddr
print netmask
print gatewayip
If the default values are not in current effect, they may override the system-defined values temporarily
by setting new default values (if desired) and entering the U-Boot commands:
set ipaddr 10.1.1.240
set netmask 255.255.255.0
set gatewayip 10.1.1.1
set runlevel 2
save
boot
hen the system starts up, it will be using the default IP address information, and should be reachable
on that network. Browse into the web interface and access the Ethernet page to view the “forgotten”
values. Restart the system to get the U-Boot console, and reset run level:
set runlevel
save
boot
The system will restart with the system-defined values.
3.2.4 System Maintenance
The u-boot console may also be used in conjunction with Microtronix support for applying firmware
updates, and emergency IP address recovery.
To apply firmware updates:
1) Obtain one or both of the kernel image (uImage) and filesystem image (jffs2.img) files from
Microtronix
2) Start a tftpd server on the PC or an available file server
3) Place the file(s) in the tftpd default directory on the PC or server
4) Enter the PC or server IP address (example 10.1.1.200) using the u-boot commands:
set serverip 10.1.1.200
save
5) Load the new kernel image:
run updatekernel
6) Load the new filesystem image:
run updatejffs2
7) Start the system by re-applying power or typing the “boot” command.
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3.3 Configuration Web Interface
The default IP address of the Access is 10.1.1.240. The PC used to access the web interface must be
configured (temporarily) for an address in the same subnet, for example, 10.1.1.200. Connect the PC
to the same LAN, or connect directly to the Access.
Open the web browser on the PC, and enter http://10.1.1.240 in the URL field. hen
prompted by a popup window, login using default user name: admin, and password: admin.
The home page will be displayed with the main menu down the left hand side. The Access can
now be configured by selecting the main menu items. Each page has a Help button in the
upper right corner for viewing additional information specific to the current page.
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3.4 IP Network Configuration
To create or modify the IP network parameters different than the default values defined in U-Boot ,
obtain the new IP address, network mask, and default gateway values. Follow this procedure only if
you don't want the default values to be used in the running system.
From the main menu System Configuration section, select Network to display the configuration form.
1) Click on the Select button in the Ethernet Interfaces table corresponding to “eth0”.
2) Enter the new IP address and network mask.
3) Enter the new Default Gateway IP address, if needed.
4) Click the Apply button for the changes to be saved and to take affect.
Connect the Network port to the new network, if not already. Since the IP connection may be lost due
to the change, the new address may need to be entered in the browser. The Network configuration
page displays the current status of the Ethernet interface.
For more information on additional network configuration, click the Help button on the page.
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