Perle Systems DS1, TS2 manual Software, Security

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IOLAN Features

Software

This section describes the supported software features available.

Accessing the IOLAN

All IOLAN models can be accessed through any of the following methods:

zEasy Config Wizard, an easy configuration wizard that allows you to quickly setup the IOLAN in a Windows environment

zDeviceManager, a fully functional Windows 98/NT/2000/ME/Server 2003/XP/Vista configuration/management tool

zWebManager, a web browser (HTTP) option for configuring/managing the IOLAN

zMenu, a window-oriented menu interface for configuration and user access

zCLI, a Command Line Interface option for configuration/management and user access

zSNMP, allowing remote configuration via SNMP as well as statistics gathering

zDHCP/BOOTP, a method of automatically updating the IOLAN

General Features

Basic IOLAN software features are available on all IOLAN models.

zIPv6 support.

zSupport for TCP/IP and UDP protocols including telnet and raw connections.

zPrinter support via LPD and RCP.

zVirtual modem emulation.

z‘Fixed tty’ support for several operating systems using Perle’s TruePort utility.

zDHCP/BOOTP for automated network-based setup.

zDynamic statistics and line status information for fast problem diagnosis.

zMultisession support when accessing the IOLAN from either the serial port or the network.

zModbus master/slave/gateway support.

zAn SDK for custom programs and plugin support.

zI/O interface on the IOLAN I/O models (Analog, Temperature, Digital, and Relay).

zAbility to disable services (for example, Telnet, TruePort, Syslog, SNMP, Modbus, HTTP) for additional security.

Security

The IOLAN security features can include (depending on your IOLAN model):

zSupervisory and serial port password protection.

zAbility to set serial port access rights.

zAbility to assign users access level rights to control their access.

zTrusted host filtering (IP filtering), allowing only those hosts that have been configured in the IOLAN access to the IOLAN.

zIdle port timers, which close a connection that has not been active for a specified period of time.

zAbility to individually disable network services that won’t be used by the IOLAN.

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Contents Iolan DS1/TS2 EN 55022 1998, Class A, Note Table of Contents Configuration Methods DHCP/BOOTP Getting Started Configuring Serial Ports Console Management Profile Configuring Users Configuring Security UDP Configuring the System Controlling the I/O Channels Appendix a Virtual Modem AT Commands Appendix D I/O Wiring Diagrams Appendix G Troubleshooting About This Book PrefaceIntended Audience DocumentationOnline Help Typeface ConventionsIntroduction About the IolanIolan Family Models Hardware Iolan FeaturesSecurity SoftwareIolan Features Connectivity IntroductionIolan Components Getting to Know Your Iolan Power Supply SpecificationsDesktop Models OverviewSerial Activity DS1End View Top ViewConsole/Serial Switch Console ModeSerial Mode Powering Up the Iolan Serial Only ModelsModels Configuration Methods Chapter Configuration Methods Overview Configures an IP AddressRequires a Configured IP Address Easy Config Wizard Unique Features Access PlatformsConnecting to the Iolan Using DeviceManager DeviceManagerDeviceManager Using DeviceManager WebManager Connecting to the Iolan Using WebManagerUsing WebManager Command Line Interface Connecting to the Iolan Using the CLIThrough the Network Connecting to the Iolan Using the Menu Using the CLIMenu Through the Serial PortUsing the Menu Using DHCP/BOOTP Connecting to the Iolan Using DHCP/BOOTPDHCP/BOOTP Parameters Snmp Connecting to the Iolan Using SnmpUsing the Snmp MIB Snmp Getting Started Easy Configuration WizardSetting Up the Network Using a Direct Serial Connection to Enable BOOTP/DHCP Using a Direct Serial Connection to Specify an IP AddressSet server internet dhcp/bootp on For an IPv6 Network Using ARP-PingSetting Up the Serial Ports Setting Up the Serial Ports Setting Up Users Using DeviceManager WebManager DeviceManager Navigating DeviceManager/WebManagerWebManager Starting a New Session Using DeviceManager to Connect to the IolanAssigning a Temporary IP Address to a New Iolan Logging in to the Iolan Adding/Deleting Manual IOLANsConfiguration Files Using WebManager to Connect to the IolanCreating a New Iolan Configuration in DeviceManager Logging into the IolanOpening an Existing Configuration File Importing an Existing Configuration FileManaging the Iolan Network Settings IP Settings IP SettingsOverview Field DescriptionsAdvanced Automatically server Default EnabledAdvanced Host TableFunctionality Route List Adding/Editing a HostAdding/Editing Routes Functionality Serial PortsEditing a Serial Port Resetting a Serial Port Serial Port Profiles Common TabsHardware Tab Field Descriptions Default Full Default NoneDefault Auto Flow Control Enable InboundPacket Forwarding Tab Field Descriptions Enable Trigger2 Enable Trigger1Packet Definition Packet SizeConsole Management Profile General Tab Field Descriptions Default TelnetProtocol Listen for Connections on TCP Port Data Options IPv4 AddressAdvanced Tab Field Descriptions Break Handling Dial TimeoutDial Dial OutTruePort Profile Connect to remote System Default Enabled Host NameTCP Port Connect toAdding/Editing Additional TruePort Hosts Host and backupHosts to connect to Define a primaryBackup Host Adding/Editing a Multihost EntryPrimary Host Day Motd Default Disabled Idle Timeout Signals highSession Timeout WhenTCP Sockets Profile General Tab Field Descriptions Adding/Editing Additional Hosts Adding/Editing a Multihost Entry Keepalive Enable TCPUDP Sockets Profile This entry is disabled since Direction is set to Disabled Start IP Address Listen for connections on UDP port DirectionEnd IP Address AutolearnTerminal Profile Default 0 zeroAny Port PortVT100 Default DumbTVI925 VT320 specifically supporting VT320-7Day Motd Default Disabled When any data isProtocol AutomaticallyData Range Disconnect User logs out Default DisabledUser Service Settings Login SettingsTelnet Settings Quit InterruptErase EchoSerial Server Tunnel Serial Tunneling ProfileSerial Client Iolan TunnelClient Default Disabled Host Name Act As TunnelServer Virtual Modem Profile 100 Iolan DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version DTR Signal Acts as RTS Signal Always On RTS Signal Acts as Phone Number to Host Mapping VModem Phone Number Entry Control Signal I/O ProfilePhone Number Host IP AddressInvert Signal Input Signal Field DescriptionsDescription LatchAuto Clear Mode Output Signal Field DescriptionsMode Default Disabled Syslog Manual ClearModbus Gateway Profile Mode Settings Button Modbus/RTUDestination Slave IP MappingsDefault 30 ms Default 1000 msAdvanced Field Descriptions Modbus Slave IP Settings Field Descriptions Adding/Editing Modbus Slave IP SettingsUID Start Default TCP Default HostUID End Data Options TCP or UDPModbus Slave Advanced Settings Field Descriptions General Tab Field Description Custom Application ProfileClosing Serial Port Default Disabled Deny Multiple Advanced Serial Settings TabNetwork MonitorModems Tab Adding/Editing a ModemName Name of the modem Field Definitions TruePort Baud Rate Tab116 Iolan DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version Configuring Users User Settings General Tab Adding/Editing UsersLevel Default NormalService Services TabDefault DSPrompt Host IPDefault English Advanced TabLanguage Sessions Tab Connect Session 1, 2, 3Serial Port Access Tab 126 Iolan DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version Services Configuring SecurityField Descriptions Configuring I/O InterfacesChapter Access Functionality SettingsAdvanced Slave Modbus Settings Timeout Failsafe Timer FunctionalityDefault 30 seconds Failsafe Action is triggeredEnable UDP Broadcast of I/O Default Disabled StatusUDP Functionality UDP Settings Temperature FunctionalityDefault Celsius UDP EntryAnalog ChannelsAlarm Settings Default CurrentDigital I/O Digital InputInput Mode 139 Digital Output Default Sink Output ModeDefault Manual OutputInactive Signal Width Active Signal Width Pulse ModeDelay Pulse CountRelay I/O RelayMonitoring Device Server Application Industrial FreezersWidth Inactive SignalActive Signal Temperature Default RTD Basic Analog Alarm Settings Alarm SettingsClear Mode Advanced Analog Alarm SettingsTrigger Type ClearUDP Unicast Format Analog DataTotal Data Length Exists UDP Unicast Example Serial Pin Signal DataDigital/Relay Data Length DataModbus Slave Modbus Serial Application Connected to the Serial PortModbus Serial Application Connected to the Network Modbus I/O Access Modbus TCP ApplicationFunction Codes Coil/Register Descriptions A4/T4 Registers Serial Port Coil/Register DescriptionsData Model A1/T1 A2/T2 A3/T3 A4/T4 Holding Registers Input RegistersData Model D1/R1 D2/R2 Coils A4D2/A4R2 RegistersD4/D2R2 Registers Serial Pin SignalsData Model D3/R1 D4/R2 Coils Data Model Pin CoilsTruePort I/O Modbus Serial Application TruePort Power Digital OutputTruePort/Modbus Combination PC running aPower Digital Output API Over TruePort OnlyPC running Custom Application API TruePort Accessing I/O Data Via TruePort SetupIntroduction Get Commands Format of API CommandsCommand Format Response FormatSet Commands Unsuccessful Response Format Successful Response FormatExample 1 Turn on the first relay on a D2R2 unit Example 2 Turn on the first and second relay on a D2R2 unitSnmp Traps Error CodesConfiguring the System Chapter AlertsSyslog Management Custom App/Plugin Field Description Login Tab Field DescriptionsBootup Files Tab Field Descriptions Tftp Tab Field Descriptions Message of the Day Motd Tab Field DescriptionsControlling the I/O Channels Activate Output Manually activates the channel output Managing Configuration Files System Administration ChapterSaving Configuration Files Downloading Configuration FilesDownloading Configuration Files to Multiple IOLANs Reboot ServerServer Name Downloading Iolan Firmware Uploading Configuration FilesCalibrating Temperature Input Calibrating I/OCalibrating Analog Input Calibrating RTD Calibrating Analog ChannelsSetting the IOLAN’s Date and Time Rebooting the IolanResetting Calibration Data Resetting the Iolan to Factory Defaults Language SupportLoading a Supplied Language Translation Guidance Software Upgrades and Language FilesCreating Terminal Definition Files Downloading Terminal DefinitionsFor example Resetting Configuration ParametersLost Admin Password 184 Iolan DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version Virtual Modem Initialization Commands CommandsAT&Sn AT&RnAT&Cn Pinouts and Cabling Diagrams Serial PinoutsDB25 Male DB25 Female GND CTS RJ45DB9 Male I/O DB9 Male Serial OnlyTerminal DB25 Connector EIA-232 Cabling DiagramsDB25 Male DB25 FemaleRJ45 DB9 Male10-pin Pin Iolan RJ45 DCE Modem DB25 ConnectorRxD TxD DTR 20 DTR GND Setting Jumpers Port IolanIolan DB25 Male/Female Iolan RJ45 DIP Digital I/O Module Analog Input Module 200 Iolan DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version Digital I/O Wiring I/O DiagramsDigital Input Wet Contact Digital Input Dry ContactDigital Output Source Digital Output SinkAnalog Input Temperature InputCurrent VoltageRTD 3-Wire RTD 2-WireRTD 4-Wire Relay OutputNormally Closed Contact 206 Iolan DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version TruePort TruePort UtilityAPI I/O Access Over TruePort API Request FormatAPI Response Format Error Codes 210 Iolan DS1/TS2 User’s Guide, Version Starter Kit Adapters/Cable AccessoriesRJ45F DB25M DTE RJ45F to DB25M DTE Crossover AdapterRJ45F to DB25M DCE Modem Adapter RJ45F DB25F RJ45F to DB25F DTE Crossover AdapterRJ45F to DB9M DTE Crossover Adapter RJ45F to DB9F DTE Crossover Adapter Sun/Cisco RJ45M Connector Cable for Rack Mount ModelsHardware Problems TroubleshootingCommunication Issues Power/Ready LED continues to flash green in Desktop modelsDeviceManager Problems Host ProblemsLogin Problems Unknown IP Address Problems with TerminalsLanguage Problems DHCP/BOOTP ProblemsLong Reboot Cycle ModelsGlossary Authentication Protocol Radius Remote PAP PasswordAuthentication Dial Users Services Reverse Connection RIP RoutingIndex BootpSnmp
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DS1, TS2 specifications

Perle Systems TS2 and DS1 are advanced serial-to-Ethernet devices designed to facilitate seamless integration of serial devices with modern IP networks. These devices serve as crucial tools for businesses looking to enhance their communication capabilities while leveraging existing infrastructure.

One of the standout features of the Perle TS2 and DS1 is their ability to support multiple serial protocols including RS232, RS422, and RS485. This versatile support allows businesses to connect various legacy devices to their networks, ensuring that critical equipment can still communicate effectively in an increasingly digital landscape.

The TS2 model is particularly noted for its dual serial ports, enabling simultaneous communication with multiple devices. This capability is invaluable for applications requiring real-time data transmission, such as remote monitoring and automated control systems. The DS1 model, on the other hand, is designed for single-port use, making it an ideal solution for smaller-scale operations or specific single-device connections.

Both the TS2 and DS1 incorporate advanced features such as configuration through a web interface, which simplifies setup and management. Users can easily access device settings and monitor performance metrics remotely, enhancing operational efficiency. These devices also support various network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and ICMP, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of network architectures.

In terms of security, Perle Systems prioritize user data protection. The TS2 and DS1 offer features including SSL encryption and SSH protection, providing an added layer of security for sensitive information transmitted over the network. This is particularly important for industries where data integrity and security are paramount, such as healthcare and finance.

Additionally, the rugged design of both devices ensures reliable performance even in harsh environments. With extended temperature ratings and robust housing, the TS2 and DS1 can operate in diverse conditions without compromising functionality.

To summarize, the Perle Systems TS2 and DS1 provide a reliable and flexible solution for connecting legacy serial devices to modern networks. With their support for multiple serial protocols, web-based management, robust security features, and rugged design, these devices cater to a variety of industries looking to modernize their communication infrastructure while maintaining existing equipment. Whether for large-scale operations or smaller implementations, the TS2 and DS1 equip businesses with the tools needed for effective serial communication in an IP-driven world.
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