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Implementation of Remote Control and Communication of RS-232C
Communication Equipment
RS-232C-to-Ethernet Media Converters Released
RS-232C-Ethernet Media Converter
RP-COM(FIT)H
RS-232C-Ethernet PoE Compatible Media Converter
RP-COM(FIT)H-AF
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CONTEC Co., Ltd., a comprehensive manufacturer of PC peripherals, industrial computers, and network equipment, has developed and releases new products (two types): RS-232C-to-Ethernet media converters (model names: RP-COM(FIT)H and RP-COM(FIT)H-AF). The new products can be used in various forms of applications, such as to serve as a standard COM port on a Windows PC via Ethernet converted from the RS-232C serial communications interface.
| Product Name |
Model Name |
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RS-232C-Ethernet
Media converters | RP-COM(FIT)H-AF |
RS-232C-Ethernet for PoE
Media converters | RP-COM(FIT)H-AF |
The new products is used for media conversion from the RS-232C serial communications interface to Ethernet. Using an Ethernet communication network enables remote-distance communication over a communication distance of 15 m standardized for RS-232C. The products provide three operating modes (described below) for specific applications, including the mode for remote control from a PC to remote RS-232C communication equipment via Ethernet.
The new products is upward compatible with the conventional product "RP-COM(FIT)GY". One of the major features is that the new products can increase the number of channels of serial communications ports by connecting a stack of optional expansion modules "device modules". The expandable device modules are the COM-2(FIT)GY for adding two RS-232C channels and the COM-1PD(FIT)GY for adding one RS-422A/RS-458 channel. Any combination of up to three modules can be used to add up to seven channels.
The new products are different in input power supply specifications. One is the RP-COM(FIT)H supporting a wide range of supply voltages from 10 to 30 VDC assuming a 12-VDC or 24-VDC power supply environment; the other is the PR-COM(FIT)H-AF supporting PoE (IEEE 802.3a compliant LAN cable power supply) and a 5-VDC power supply environment. To each model , an AC adapter (optional) is available for use in a 100-VAC power supply environment.
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[Three Mode]
Virtual COM Mode
This mode allows the RS-232C ports on the RP-COM(FIT)H and RP-COM(FIT)H-AF to be used in the same way as a COM port (standard COM) on the PC's system unit. Installing the virtual COM driver allows the media converter's RS-232C port to be used as if a new COM port is added to the PC's system unit. Up to 32 ports can be added.
Through Mode
This port allows a pair of serial communication media converters to be used as an extension of the RS-232C-LAN (Ethernet)-RS-232C cable. The media converters are used for cable extension using an Ethernet cable instead of an RS-232C cable. This mode eliminates the need for modifying device settings or software.
Modem Mode
This mode uses modem commands under a CONTEC proprietary protocol. As the modem commands performs transmission and reception with the IDs of the receiver and the sender, N-to-N communication can be performed between those devices which have that communications program installed which interpret the modem commands.
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| [ Features ]
Two types of power supplies available
- RP-COM(FIT)H: Corresponding to the wide input power supply (10 - 30VDC)
- RP-COM(FIT)H-AF: 5VDC and PoE supporting the use of IEEE802.3af-compatible devices, enabling power to be supplied from UTP cables *1
Three operating modes selectable, depending on the usage
- Virtual COM Mode:
Can be used like the standard COM ports of a PC (max. 32 ports)
- Through Mode :
Can extend the distance between devices without changing settings or
applications of each device (max. 254 pairs)
- Modem Mode :
Creates communication programs capable of communications between
multiple terminals (N:N, max. 254 terminals)
Up to 7 channels available for RS-232C (when three COM-2(FIT)GY's are added)
- Add-on device modules [COM-2(FIT)GY] (for RS-232C 2ch) and [COM-1PD(FIT)GY] *2 (for RS-422A/RS-485 1ch) can be freely combined to allow up to three units to be added for extension
DHCP client function
Setup utility provided for easier device setup
RS-232C supports up to 921.600bps (Serial communication section)*3
The wired LAN can be 10Base-T or 100Base-TX (Ethernet section)
Provided a 35mm DIN rail attachment
*1: For supplying power from UTP cables, it is recommended to connect to our POW-CB30(af) or POW-CBM4(af).
*2: The multi-drop function is not supported in COM-1PD(FIT)GY.
*3: The speed may be affected by the party on the other side of the connection and the cable length.
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| [ Specifications ]
Item |
RP-COM(FIT)H |
RP-COM(FIT)H-AF |
Serial unit |
Serial standard |
RS-232C |
Data transmission speed |
300 - 921,600bps |
Number of channels |
1 |
Connector |
9 pin D-SUB, M (Male) type |
Wired LAN unit
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Ethernet standard |
IEEE802.3u,IEEE802.3 |
IEEE802.3u,IEEE802.3,IEEE802.3af |
Data transmission speed |
10/100Mbps |
Access method |
CSMA/CD |
Communication system |
Half Duplex / Full Duplex |
Number of ports |
1(10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) |
Power over Ethernet function(IEEE802.3af) |
Not supported |
Supported |
Supply voltage |
10.0 - 30.0VDC ±5% |
5.0VDC ±5%
(In case of supply from the power connector) |
Current consumption |
When supplying 12.0VDC 0.2A (Max.)
(Only RP-COM(FIT)H)
When supplying 24.0VDC 0.1A (Max.)
(Only RP-COM(FIT)H) |
0.4A (Max.)
(Only RP-COM(FIT)H-AF : In case of supply from the power connector)
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External Dimensions (mm) |
25.2(W)×64.7(D)×94.0(H) (No protrusions) |
Weight |
100g |
Add-on module |
RS-232C 2ch add-on : COM-2(FIT)GY
For RS-422A/485 1ch add-on : COM-1PD(FIT)GY
Combine COM-2(FIT)GY or COM-1PD(FIT)GY up to three freely
Current consumption for one :
COM-2(FIT)GY: 5VDC 0.1A(Max.)
COM-1PD(FIT)GY: 5VDC 0.3A(Max.) |
Operating temperature |
0 - 50°C |
Storage temperature |
-10 - 60°C |
Humidity |
10 - 90%RH(No condensation) |
Floating dust particles |
Not extreme |
Corrosive gases |
None |
Line-Noise resistance |
Line-noise *1 |
AC line/±2kV,Signal line/±1kV(IEC1000-4-4Level 3,EN61000-4-4Level 3) |
Static electricity resistance |
Contact discharge/±4kV(IEC1000-4-2Level 2,EN61000-4-2Level 2)
Atmospheric discharge/±8kV(IEC1000-4-2Level 3,EN61000-4-2Level 3) |
Vibration resistance |
Sweep resistance |
10 - 57Hz/semi-amplitude 0.15mm, 57 - 150Hz/2.0G
40minutes each in X, Y, and Z directions
(JIS C0040-compliant, IEC68-2-6-compliant) |
Impact resistance |
15G, half-sine shock for 11ms in X, Y, and Z directions(JIS C0041-compliant, IEC68-2-27-compliant)
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Grounding |
Class D grounding (previous class 3 grounding) |
*1: When using POA201-10 for RP-COM(FIT)H, when using POA200-20 for RP-COM(FIT)H-A
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[Support Software]
Serial communication Media Converter Software (CD-ROM [RP-COM Series Setup Disk]) (bundled)
Includes a utility program for device setup and a virtual COM driver for Windows. For more details, refer to the Help section on the attached CD-ROM.
Setup utility:
- Automatically detects RP-COM(FIT)H and RP-COM(FIT)H-AF on the network upon startup.
- Can set the device for the operating mode (Virtual COM Mode, Penetration Mode, Modem Mode), Device ID, IP address, subnet mask, etc.
Virtual COM Driver :
- Software allowing devices in our serial communication media converter series to be used like the COM ports of a PC (standard COM) in the Windows environment.
- For the Windows OS standard, the driver supports communication functions such as CreateFile( ),WriteFile( ), ReadFile( ) and SetCommState( ). It also supports the communication control of Visual Basic (MS Comm)
Operating environment *1: Windows XP,2000,Me,98
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*1: When the virtual COM driver is used in Windows 98/Me, COM ports cannot be extended by an add-on device module stacked with RP-COM(FIT)H or RP-COM(FIT)H-AF.
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| [Accessories (Option)]
< Add-on device modules >
| Product Name |
Model Name |
RS-232C 2ch Communication Module
(Device Module for Add-on) |
COM-2(FIT)GY |
Isolated RS-422A/RS-485 1ch Communication Module
(Device Module for Add-on) |
COM-1PD(FIT)GY |
< Accessories for RP-COM(FIT)H >
| Product Name |
Model Name |
| AC adapter(input: 90 - 264VAC, output: 12V 1A) |
POA201-10 |
< Accessories for RP-COM(FIT)H-AF >
| Product Name |
Model Name |
| Supplying power Unit from UTP cables support PoE |
POW-CB30(af) |
| Multi Port Supplying power Unit whith swithing HUB support PoE |
POW-CBM4(af) |
| AC adapter(input: 90 - 264VAC, output: 5VDC 2.0A) |
POA200-20 |
| AC-DC Power Supply Unit(input: 85 - 132VAC, output: 5VDC 3.0A) |
POW-AD13GY |
| AC-DC Power Supply Unit(input: 85 - 264VAC, output: 5VDC 2.0A) |
POW-AD22GY |
AC-DC Power Supply Unit
(input: 85 - 264VAC, output: 5VDC 4.6A(230vAC), 4.2A(115VAC)) |
POW-AD25GY |
DC-DC Power Supply Unit
(input: 10 - 30VAC, output: 5VDC 3.0A) |
POW-DD10GY |
DC-DC Power Supply Unit
(input: 30 - 50VAC, output: 5VDC 3.0A) |
POW-DD43GY |
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| [ Contact ] | U.S.A. (North & South America Sales)
CONTEC Microelectronics U.S.A. Inc.
2161 O'Toole Ave., Suite I,
San Jose, CA, 95131
TEL: (1)-408-954-7700 FAX: (1)-408-954-7710
E-mail: sales@contecusa.com
Web Site: www.contecusa.com
PHONE (800)888-8884 Toll Free in the USA |
EUROPE
CONTEC Microelectronics EUROPE B.V.
Binnenweg 4, 2132 CT Hoofddorp,
The Netherlands
TEL: (31)-23-567-3030 FAX: (31)-23-567-3035
E-mail: sales@conteceu.nl
Web Site: www.contec-europe.com
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CONTEC GROUPS JAPAN (Headquarters)
CONTEC Co., Ltd.
3-9-31, Himesato,
Nishi-Yodogawaku, Osaka, 555-0025,
TEL: +81-6-477-5219 FAX: +81-6-477-1692
E-mail: intsales@osaka.contec.co.jp
Web Site: www.contec.com |
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