TCP1RS+

TCP1RS+ In the IP Address field, enter the IP address being 2.3.- Configuration of network protocols
configured; do the same with the Netmask and the 2.3.1.- TCP Protocol
Gateway if necessary. After entering the device
In the TCP/IP protocol stack, TCP is the intermediate
configuration, press “Configure” to send the
layer between the Internet protocol (IP) and the
configuration to the unit.
application. In general, applications need reliable
2.1.3.- DHCP IP assignment communications. The IP layer offers an unreliable
To assign the DHCP name, activate this option by datagram service (no confirmation), so the TCP adds
clicking on the DHCP checkbox. Once the the functions required to offer a secure, error-free and
configuration fields have been enabled, enter the zero loss service for the communications between
MAC address that can be seen on the permanent two systems.
side label attached to the device, the format of which
is [Link]XX:XX:XX. In the Address, field, enter a
free temporary IP address, which is within the
working range of your computer.

- Protocol: TCP Mode

The TCP1RS+ is a communications gateway that - Port: Destination TCP Port number
converts the Ethernet physical environment to RS-
2.3.2.- UDP Protocol
485 serial communications.
User Datagram Protocol (UDP) is a minimum
transport level message-oriented protocol that has
This document provides the instructions for use and describes
the operation of the TCP1RS + device. If misplaced, the
been documented in the RFC 768 of the IETF.
manual may be downloaded from the CIRCUTOR web site: In the Internet protocol family, UDP provides a simple
interface between the network layer and the
[Link]
application layer. UDP does not offer guarantees for
Disconnect the device from the power
2.2.- Configuration the delivery of its messages and the UDP origin does
supply source before undertaking any Once the unit is connected to the Local Area not withhold the states of UDP messages sent to the
maintenance, modification of connections, Network (LAN) and the IP address is configured or in network. UDP only adds the multiplexing functionality
repairs, etc. If you suspect an operational the DHCP mode, the remaining configuration can be to the application and the verification sum of the
fault in the unit or in its protection system, remove the established in the IPSetup software console. When header and useful load. Any type of guarantees for
unit from service. The design of the unit makes it easy the unit has been fully configured, the configuration the transmission of information must be implemented
to replace in the event of a fault. can be sent by clicking on “Configure”. in higher layers.
2.2.1.- Network protocol
1.- DESCRIPTION The unit can be connected to the master
communications system by means of three types of
The TCP1RS+ device is a serial physical
network protocols and to a configurable port (TCP,
environment to Ethernet communications converter
UDP or Modbus/TCP).
that uses TCP/IP communication packages. The
gateway is responsible for the transparent conversion 2.2.2.- Configuration of the Serial port - Protocol: UDP Mode
under TCP or UDP connections. The operation is The communication parameters of the serial bus are - Port: Destination UDP Port number
determined by the parameterisation carried out in the fully configurable in terms of baud rate (1.2 bps to 2.3.3.- Modbus/TCP Protocol
internal configuration web menu. 115.2 kbps), data bits (7 or 8), parity (none, odd or Modbus/TCP is a variation or extension of the
even) and stop bits (1 or 2). The data will be Modbus® protocol, which enables it to be used on the
2.- COMMUNICATION configured by default to 8 by selecting the TCP/IP transport layer. Therefore, Modbus/TCP can
The device is equipped with a self-detecting Modbus/TCP communications protocol. be used throughout the Local Area Network or the
10BaseT / 100Base TX connection for the physical Internet. This was one of the objectives that
connection of the TCP1RS+ converter to an Ethernet motivated its development (the specification of the
network. For its configuration, the device has an protocol was submitted to the IETF, Internet
internal web site from which the user can define the Engineering Task Force).
network protocol used to communicate with the
management software or communications system
master.
2.1.- Ethernet addressing
As the unit is connected to the master
communication system by means of an IP 2.2.3.- Device information
- Protocol: Modbus/TCP Mode
connection, the addressing parameters must be When the unit is connected with IPSetup, the top - Port: Fixed port number 502
configured. The configuration modes include the part of the screen shows the firmware version and
the machine address of the device (the same 2.3.4.- Tx Delay Rx Time
assignment of a fixed IP or configuration of a DHCP
name. address as that shown on the permanent side label). The TCP1RS+ converter uses two communication
parameters to control the Modbus frames on the
2.1.1.- Ethernet address assignment RS485 bus.
To configure the IP address configuration in any of
- Tx Delay: additional delay of the RS serial bus
the available formats, run the [Link], which
- Rx Time: maximum bus waiting time
can be downloaded in the link:
2.2.4.- Save changes
[Link] Once any change has been made to the
aforementioned sections, the information must be
saved using the “Configure” option. If you wish to
2.1.2.- Fixed IP assignment return to the default configuration, select “Load
Run IPSetup and select the TCP1RS+ converter. To default”.
assign the fixed IP address, enter the MAC address
shown on the permanent side label attached to the
device, the format of which is [Link]XX:XX:XX.

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3.- TECHNICAL FEATURES

Power circuit: LED symbols:
- Single-phase (A1 – A2) : 230 Vac ± 15% - Flashing power LED Powered unit and CPU activity
- Frequency: 47…63 Hz - Flashing RX/TX RS-485 frame delivery and reception activity
- Maximum consumption: 8 VA - LINK/ACTIVITY Flashing: Activity in the Ethernet bus
- Working temperature: -10 … +60 ºC Green: Speed 10/100 Mb/s
- Humidity (no condensation) : 5 … 95%
Mechanical features:
- Case material: UL94 - V0 self-extinguishing plastic Standards:
- Unit protection degree: IP 20 IEC 60664, VDE 0110, UL 94, EN61010-1, EN55011, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3,
- Dimensions (mm): 35.4 x 73 x 84.68 mm (2 modules) 61000-4-11, EN 61000-6-4, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-4-5,
- Weight: 120 g CE
- Maximum operating height: 2,000 m
Network interface:
- Type: Ethernet 10BaseT / 100BaseTX self-detecting
- Connector: RJ45 Safety:
- Network Protocols - Accesses: TCP / UDP / Modbus Installation category: Category III / EN61010 double-insulated electric shock protection
class II. The unit must be connected to a power circuit protected with type gl fuses, in
Serial interface: compliance with IEC 269, or type M, with values from 0.5 to 1A. It must be fitted with a
- Type: RS-485 three-wires (A/S/B) (RX/GND/TX) circuit breaker switch or equivalent device in order to be able to disconnect the unit from
- Transmission speed (configurable): 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,19200, 34800, 57600, the power supply. The power supply cable must have a minimum cross-section of 1 mm2.
115200 baud rate If the unit is not operated according to the manufacturer's specifications, its guaranteed
- Data bits: 7, 8 degree of protection may be compromised.
- Parity: No parity, odd, even
- Stop bit 1 or 2
4.- CONNECTIONS
Figure 1. Standard connection of serial units

5.- TECHNICAL SERVICE

If you have any doubts about the operation of the unit or suspect any malfunction, contact our service staff at CIRCUTOR, SA
CIRCUTOR, SA - Technical Assistance Service
Vial Sant Jordi, s/n
08232 – Viladecavalls (Barcelona), SPAIN
Tel.: 902 449 459 (Spain)
Tel.: (+34) 93 745 29 00 (Outside Spain)
email: sat@[Link]

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