FL COMSERVER ...

232/422/485

Serial V.24 (RS-232)/RS-422/RS-485 device server

for industrial 10/100Base-T(X) networks

INTERFACE
Data sheet
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1 Description
The FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 has been specifically
The FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 enables the
developed for industrial applications in the control cabinet. It
integration of serial V.24 (RS-232), RS-422, and RS-485

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offers the following features:
interfaces for machine and system access via Ethernet
networks. All control systems and operator panels in Mounting on EN DIN rails
industrial 10/100Base-T(X) networks can thus be
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22.5 mm slim design width
maintained remotely for servicing via the "serial device 10/100Base-T(X), auto negotiation
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server". 24 V AC/DC 20% power supply
Depending on the device type used, the following data Redundant power supply possible
protocols are supported: High-quality 3-way isolation
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Data protocols (VCC // V.24 (RS-232), RS-422, RS-485 // Ethernet)

FL COMSERVER ... TCP/IP UDP Modbus PPP Comprehensive diagnostic indicators
TCP with
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CHAP Configuration using web-based management (WBM)

... UNI 232/422/485 Password-protected configuration
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Order No. 2313452
... BASIC 232/422/485
TCP/IP, UDP, Modbus TCP, and PPP supported
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Order No. 2313478 COM redirector software supplied as standard
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With the aid of virtual COM ports, existing application

software that only supports serial communication can be
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redirected to the network card of a Windows PC using the

COM port redirector software, which is available free of
charge.
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NOTE: The FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 is designed exclusively for SELV operation according to
IEC 60950/EN 60950/VDE 0805.
It must only be connected to devices, which meet the requirements of EN 60950 ("Safety of Information
Technology Devices").

Make sure you always use the latest documentation.

It can be downloaded at www.phoenixcontact.net/catalog.

This data sheet is valid for all products listed on the following page:
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2 Table of contents
1 Description.................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Table of contents ........................................................................................................................ 2
3 Ordering data.............................................................................................................................. 3
4 Technical data ............................................................................................................................ 3
5 Safety regulations and installation notes..................................................................................... 6
5.1 Installation notes ............................................................................................................................................ 6

6 Installation ................................................................................................................................................................ 6

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6.1 Connection notes ........................................................................................................................................... 6
6.2 Block diagram ................................................................................................................................................ 7

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6.3 Connection and function elements ................................................................................................................. 8

7 Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 9

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7.1 Activating/deactivating the
termination network ........................................................................................................................................ 9
7.2
7.3
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Opening/closing the housing .......................................................................................................................... 9
Setting the operating mode ............................................................................................................................ 9
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8 Power supply .............................................................................................................................10
9 Mounting ................................................................................................................................................................. 10
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9.1 DIN rail (single device) ................................................................................................................................. 10

9.2 DIN rail bus connector (connection station).................................................................................................. 11
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10 Serial pin assignment ......................................................................................................................................... 12

10.1 Shielding ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
10.2 V.24 (RS-232) pin assignment ..................................................................................................................... 12
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10.3 RS-422 pin assignment ................................................................................................................................ 12

10.4 RS-485 pin assignment ................................................................................................................................ 12
10.5 Ethernet network .......................................................................................................................................... 13
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11 Application examples ......................................................................................................................................... 13

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11.1 Point-to-point/permanent line replacement................................................................................................... 13

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11.2 Point-to-point/PSI-MODEM-SPLITTER ........................................................................................................ 13

11.3 Client/server mode ....................................................................................................................................... 14
11.4 Redirector/virtual COM ports........................................................................................................................ 14
11.5 Modbus gateway/multi-drop networks.......................................................................................................... 14
11.6 Remote access in remote networks.............................................................................................................. 15

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3 Ordering data
FL COMSERVER
Description Type Order No. Pcs./Pkt.
FL COMSERVER UNI 232/422/485, to convert a serial V.24 (RS-232)/ FL COMSERVER UNI 232/422/485 2313452 1
RS-422/RS-485 interface to Ethernet, data protocols: TCP/IP, UDP,
Modbus/TCP, PPP, with CHAP including CD-ROM with drivers, additional
software, and user documentation (PDF)
FL COMSERVER BASIC 232/422/485, to convert a serial V.24 (RS-232)/ FL COMSERVER BASIC 232/422/485 2313478 1
RS-422/RS-485 interface to Ethernet, data protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, including
CD-ROM with drivers, additional software, and user documentation (PDF)

Accessories
Description Type Order No. Pcs./Pkt.

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V.24 (RS-232) cable, 9-pos. D-SUB female connector to 9-pos. D-SUB female PSM-KA9SUB9/BB/0,5METER 2708520 1
connector

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V.24 (RS-232) cable, 9-pos. D-SUB female connector to 9-pos. D-SUB female PSM-KA9SUB9/BB/2METER 2799474 1
connector
D-SUB connector with one cable entry, 9-pos., female version SUBCON 9/F-SH 2761499 1
T-connector, to connect the system power supply unit ME 17,5 TBUS 1,5/ 5-ST-3,81 GN 2709561 10

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T-connector, to connect the FL COMSERVER ME 22,5 TBUS 1,5/ 5-ST-3,81 GN 2707437 50
Switching module to access two control systems with V.24 (RS-232) via one PSI-MODEM-SPLITTER
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FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485
Power supply unit, primary switched, slim design, output: 24 V DC/1.5 A MINI-SYS-PS-100-240AC/24DC/1.5 2866983 1
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4 Technical data
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Power supply
Power supply 1 24 V AC/DC 20% (via COMBICON plug-in screw terminal block)
Frequency 50 ... 60 Hz
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Power supply 2 (alternative or redundant) 24 V DC 5% (via DIN rail bus connector and system power supply unit)
Current consumption
Nominal operation < 100 mA (at 24 V)
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Serial interfaces
According to standard:
V.24 (RS-232) ITU-T V.28, EIA/TIA-232, DIN 66 259-1
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RS-422 ITU-T V.11, EIA/TIA-422, DIN 66 348-1

RS-485 EIA/TIA-485, DIN 66 259-4
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Connection
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V.24 (RS-232) 9-pos. D-SUB pin strip

RS-422/RS-485 Via COMBICON plug-in screw terminal block
Termination network 390 / 180 / 390 , internal selectable
Device type DTE (data terminal equipment)/DCE (data communication equipment), can
be set via WBM (web-based management)
Data format/encoding Serial asynchronous UART/NRZ, 7/8 data, 1/2 stop, 1 parity, 10/11-bit
character length
Data flow control
V.24 (RS-232), RS-422 Software handshake, Xon/Xoff or hardware handshake RTS/CTS
RS-485 Automatic control

Serial transmission speed 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 7000, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200,
187500, 230400 bps, can be set via WBM
Supported protocols Transparent, including 3964R protocol

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Ethernet interface according to IEEE 802.3

Connection RJ45 female connector, 8-pos., shielded
Shield DC coupled to DIN rail
Transmission speed 10/100 Mbps, auto negotiation
Transmission length 100 m (twisted pair, shielded)
Supported protocols TCP/IP, UDP, Modbus TCP*, TFTP, HTTP, PPP with CHAP authentication*
Secondary protocols ARP, DHCP, BOOTP, SNMP, RIP, RARP
* Only supported by the FL COMSERVER UNI 232/422/485

Functions
Configuration and management Using standard web browser and HTTP protocol

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Using FL SWT Factory Manager software
Using SNMP objects
Locally using terminal program via V.24 (RS-232), (emergency access)

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Remotely using Ethernet and Telnet (emergency access)
LED diagnostic indicators
24 V AC/DC power supply Green LED, UL, static ON

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Ethernet mode Green LED, full duplex mode active, static ON
Ethernet transmission speed Green LED, 100 Mbps, static ON
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Ethernet link Green LED (LNK), when link signals are received, static ON
Ethernet data Yellow LED (ACT), data transmission via TP port, dynamic
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Device error Red LED, error indicator
V.24 (RS-232)/RS-422/RS-485 receive data Green LED, RD, receive
V.24 (RS-232)/RS-422/RS-485 transmit data Yellow LED, TD, transmit
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Switching output Transistor output on the backplane to connect accessories, can be switched
via WBM

General data
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Ambient temperature
Operation -25C ... +60C
Storage/transport -25C ... +70C
Housing type ME 22,5 with bus connector and functional earth ground contact (FE)
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Housing material PA 6.6-FR, green

Housing dimensions (H x W x D) 99 mm x 22.5 mm x 114.5 mm
Weight 150 g
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Functional earth ground To EN DIN rail in the housing

Vibration resistance 5g according to DIN EN 60068-2-6, 1.5 h each in x, y, and z direction
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Shock test according to IEC 60068-2-27

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Operation 15g, 11 ms, half-sine shock pulse

Storage 30g, 11 ms, half-sine shock pulse
Free fall according to IEC 60068-2-32 1m
Degree of protection IP20
Separate ground levels Supply // Ethernet (TP) // V.24 (RS-232), RS-422, RS-485
Test voltage 1.5 kV AC, 50 Hz, 1 min. between all ground levels according to EN 50178 and
EN 61131-2
Chloroform test Free from substances that would hinder coating with paint or varnish
according to central standard P-VW-3.10.757 650 of VW, Audi, and Seat

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Approvals
UL approvals
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Conformance with EMC directive 2004/108/EC

Noise immunity test according to EN 61000-6-21
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) EN 61000-4-2 Criterion B2 8 kV air discharge
6 kV contact discharge
Electromagnetic HF field EN 61000-4-3 Criterion A3
Amplitude modulation 10 V/m
Pulse modulation 10 V/m
Fast transients (burst) EN 61000-4-4
Signal Criterion B2 2 kV/5 kHz

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Criterion A3 1 kV/5 kHz
Supply 2 kV/5 kHz
Criterion B2

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Surge current load (surge) EN 61000-4-5
Signal 1 kV
Supply 2 kV
Conducted interference EN 61000-4-6 Criterion A3 10 V

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Noise emission test according to EN 61000-6-4
Noise emission of housing EN 55022 nt Limiting curve B
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EN 61000 corresponds to IEC 61000
2 Criterion B: Temporary adverse effects on the operating behavior, which the device corrects automatically.
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Criterion A: Normal operating behavior within the specified limits.
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5 Safety regulations and installation 6 Installation

notes
6.1
5.1 Installation notes
NOTE:
The device must only be installed, operated,
and maintained by qualified personnel.
Follow the installation instructions.
When installing and operating the device, the
applicable safety directives (including
national safety directives), accident
prevention regulations, as well as general
Connection notes
NOTE: Electrostatic discharge
The device contains components that can be
damaged or destroyed by electrostatic discharge.
When handling the device, observe the
necessary safety precautions against
electrostatic discharge (ESD) according to
EN 61340-5-1 and EN 61340-5-2.

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technical regulations, must be observed.
For the safety data, please refer to the

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package slip and certificates (conformity
assessment, other approvals, if necessary).
Do not repair the device yourself, replace it

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with an equivalent device.
Repairs may only be carried out by the nt
manufacturer. The manufacturer is not liable
for damage resulting from violation.
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The IP20 degree of protection
(IEC 60529/EN 60529) of the device is
intended for use in a clean and dry
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environment.
The device must not be subject to
mechanical strain and/or thermal loads,
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which exceed the limits described.

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6.2 Block diagram

DCD 1
DCE DTE
TxD 3 (default)

RxD 2
RS-232

RTS 7
CTS 8
SW-Switch
DTR 4
DSR 6

GND 5

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RS-485
RS-422

D(B)

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10/100 Base-T
D(A) RS-232 C RD+ (1)
GND RS-485 RD- (2)
10/100 TD+ (3)

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Shield RS-422 MBit/s
TD- (6)
SW-Switch
+5 V
390 W 180 W 390 W
Termination
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RS-422

T(B) EEPROM Flash

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T(A)
2,5 V
24 V
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0V
VCC

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3,3 V
24 V
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0V
Backplane

Backplane
24 V
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6.3 Connection and function elements

1 2 34
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UNI RS232/422/485
Ord.-No. 23 13 452

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12 RD

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RS 232

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Figure 2 Structure of the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485
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1 24 V AC/DC 20% power supply connection
2 0 V power supply connection
3 T(A), RS-422 connection
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4 T(B), RS-422 connection

5 D(A), RS-422/RS-485 connection
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6 D(B), RS-422/RS-485 connection

7 GND
8 5 Shield, same potential as FE
9 Ethernet connection, RJ45
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10 V.24 (RS-232) connection, 9-pos. D-SUB pin strip

11 RD LED (green), receive data
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12 TD LED (yellow), transmit data

13 Green LED, 100 Mbps transmission speed
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14 Green LED, full duplex mode active

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15 Green LED, LINK status of TP port

16 Red LED, error indicator
17 Green LED, power supply UL
18 Yellow LED, ACT data transmission via TP port, dynamic
19 Slide switch for RS-422/RS-485 termination network (390 / 180 / 390 )
20 Snap-on foot for DIN rail mounting
21 Bus connector for redundant power supply (covered)
22 FE, functional earth ground contact (covered)

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7 Configuration 7.3 Setting the operating mode

The operating mode of the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485
7.1 Activating/deactivating the is set using termination networks depending on the location
termination network on the bus system. Select the required operating mode and
The FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 is operated on a set it using the slide switch.
2-wire or 4-wire bus cable. For correct operation of the bus
system, termination networks are required for the
RS-422/RS-485 bus connection.
The FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 is equipped with a
switchable termination network upon delivery. Depending
on the location on the RS-485 bus cable, the termination
network must be activated or deactivated.

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7.2 Opening/closing the housing B B

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To set the required operating mode via the termination
network, the housing of the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485
must be opened.

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To do this, proceed as follows:
Figure 4 Position of the slide switch
1. Open the housing cover using a suitable screwdriver nt
(see Figure 3, 1)
Operating mode/ Switch Resistor
2. Pull the PCB out of the housing as far as possible
device position network
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(see Figure 3, 2)
RS-422 Left Activated
3. Depending on the location on the bus system, activate/
deactivate the termination network (see Section 7.3) RS-485 termination Left Activated
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device
4. Carefully reinsert the PCB as far as it will go
RS-485 device1 Right Deactivated
5. Snap the housing cover into place
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8 Power supply 9 Mounting

The FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 is operated using 9.1 DIN rail (single device)
a +24 V DC SELV.
The power supply is connected via the COMBICON plug-in To mount on the DIN rail, proceed as follows:
screw terminal blocks (24 V and 0 V). 1. Place the device onto the DIN rail from above, so that
Alternatively, the devices in a connection station are the upper housing keyway hooks onto the top edge of
supplied from a redundant power supply via the DIN rail bus the DIN rail (see Figure 6 A).
connector (see Section 9.2 on page 11). 2. Holding the device by the housing cover, carefully push
the device towards the mounting surface.
3. Once the snap-on foot has been snapped onto the
DIN rail, check that it is fixed securely.

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To remove, proceed as follows:

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1. Use a suitable screwdriver to release the locking
mechanism on the snap-on foot of the device
(see Figure 6 B).
24V 0V T(A) T(B)

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2. Hold onto the device by the housing cover and carefully
tilt it upwards.
24
V
0V
T(A
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Carefully detach the device from the DIN rail bus
connector and the DIN rail.
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Figure 6 Mounting and removal

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9.2 DIN rail bus connector (connection station) To remove, proceed as follows:
For modular electronic housing in the ME.../TBUS series, 1.
DIN rail bus connectors of various widths are required in a
connection station.
By connecting together the DIN rail connectors 2.
(see Figure 7 A) and inserting them in the 35 mm wide DIN
rail (see Figure 7 B/C), the power supply is routed to the 3.
backplane (see Figure 7).
By using an additional system power supply unit, a
redundant power supply is provided in the connection
station for other connected devices.
Use a suitable screwdriver to release the locking
mechanism on the snap-on foot of the device
(see Figure 7 E).
Hold onto the device by the housing cover and carefully
tilt it upwards.
Carefully detach the device from the DIN rail bus
connector and the DIN rail (see Figure 7 E).
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NOTE: Maximum current load
Due to the current load, a connection station with

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the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 may
comprise a maximum of 20 devices. C
The maximum current load of 2 A must not be

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exceeded.

When using the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485

in a connection station, use a 22.5 mm wide DIN
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rail bus connector (Order No. 2707437).
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Configure two 17.5 mm DIN rail bus connectors
(Order No. 2709561) for the system power supply
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unit (e.g., MINI-SYS-PS-100-240AC/24DC/1.5,

Order No. 2866983).
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To mount on the DIN rail bus connector, proceed as

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Make sure that the DIN rail bus connector and

device are aligned correctly.
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Device (snap-on foot) below Figure 7 Mounting and removal

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1. Place the device onto the DIN rail from above, so that
the upper housing keyway hooks onto the top edge of
the DIN rail (see Figure 7, detail D).
2. Holding the device by the housing cover, carefully push
the device towards the mounting surface so that the
device bus connector is securely fixed onto the DIN rail
bus connector.
3. Once the snap-on foot has been snapped onto the
DIN rail, check that it is fixed securely.

The device is only secured mechanically via the

DIN rail.

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10 Serial pin assignment 10.3 RS-422 pin assignment

In RS-422 mode, a point-to-point connection can be
Connect the I/O device to the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485
established. Use a twisted pair, common shielded bus cable
via the necessary serial interface.
to connect the I/O device. Fit this bus cable with a
Please note the different interface configuration termination network at each I/O device. Activate the
when switching from an FL COMSERVER... to termination network integrated in the
the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485. FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 (see Section 7.3).
When connecting the device, make sure the This operating mode supports full duplex transmission
signal assignment of the interfaces is correct. mode.
FL COMSERVER ... RS232/422/485
10.1 Shielding
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The shield connection of the RS-422/RS-485 bus cable

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COMBICON
must only be connected to the Data B (pos.) 6 R(B)
FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 on one side. Data A (neg.) 5 R(A)

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Transmit B (pos.) 4 T(B)
Transmit A (neg.) 3 T(A)
GND 7 GND

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Shield

GND D(A) D(B)

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D(A
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D(B
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10.4 RS-485 pin assignment

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In RS-485 mode, an RS-485 network with several

Figure 8 Shield connection I/O devices can be created. Use a twisted pair, common
shielded bus cable to connect the I/O devices. Fit this bus
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10.2 V.24 (RS-232) pin assignment cable with a termination network at the two furthest points of
the RS-485 network (see Section 7.3).
The V.24 (RS-232) interface of the
FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 can be When switching from an FL COMSERVER... to
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switched via WBM between DTE (data terminal the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485,
equipment)/DCE (data communication disconnect the 9-pos. D-SUB connector from the
equipment) assignment. By default upon delivery data cable. Connect the individual conductors of
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(DTE), the interface acts like a PC. the data cable to the COMBICON plug-in screw
terminal block. Make sure the signal assignment
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is correct.
on

FL COMSERVER... Peripherals side, e.g. Modem

D-SUB-9 D-SUB-, male

male 9 25
max. 15 m FL COMSERVER.... RS232/422/485
TxD 3 3 2 TxD
RxD 2 2 3 RxD
CTS 8 8 5 CTS PSI-WL-RS232-
RS485/BT
Comserver
COMBICON
Ord.-No. 27 08 517

VCC
RTS 7 7 4 RTS TD
RD
ANT

DTR 4 4 20 DTR
RES Data A (neg.) 5 Data A
BT
SIGNAL

DSR 6 6 6 DSR SER ERR Data B (pos.) 6 Data B

GND 5 5 7 GND GND 7 GND
RS 232

Shd Shd 61451001

Shield
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Figure 9 Pin assignment of the V.24 (RS-232) interface
Figure 11 RS-485 pin assignment

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10.5 Ethernet network 11 Application examples

The FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 has an Ethernet
Thanks to a wide range of integrated functions, the device
interface on the front in RJ45 format, to which only twisted
can be used in various ways for different applications.
pair cables with an impedance of 100 can be connected.
Web-based management provides user-friendly support
The data transmission rate is 10/100 Mbps.
during configuration.
The FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 supports the auto
The following applications are supported by the
negotiation function for automatic selection of the
FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485.
transmission speed.
Push the Ethernet cable with the crimped RJ45 connector 11.1 Point-to-point/permanent line replacement
into the TP interface until it engages with a click.
A common application is the point-to-point connection of
Only use shielded twisted pair cables and two serial devices via an existing network. For this cable
replacement, the data is tunneled through the network using

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corresponding shielded RJ45 connectors.
two FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 devices, which
Make sure the signal assignment of the connector
removes any range restrictions, such as a maximum of 15 m

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is correct.
for V.24 (RS-232).
Permanent lines phased out by telecommunications
n.c. Pin 8 RJ45 companies can be easily replaced using DSL technology.

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n.c. Pin 7
TD- Pin 6
n.c. Pin 5 S1

S2

S3

S4
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S10

S11

S12
LAN
TCP/IP
n.c. Pin 4
S5 S13

S6 S14

UDP
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S8 S16

TD+ Pin 3
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RD- Pin 2
RD+ Pin 1
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Figure 12 RJ45 pin assignment

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11.2 Point-to-point/PSI-MODEM-SPLITTER
In another application, the PSI-MODEM-SPLITTER add-on
device (Order No. 2708766) enables interface conversion
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between two V.24 (RS-232) channels or ports.

The point-to-point connection is switched via either the
WBM of the FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 or the switch
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on the front of the splitter.

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S1

S2
PPC 5315

S9

S10
LAN
TCP/IP
S3 S11

S4 S12

S5 S13

S6 S14

S7 S15

UDP
S8 S16

PLC SYS

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Figure 14 Point-to-point connection (two control systems)

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11.3 Client/server mode 11.5 Modbus gateway/multi-drop networks

If, however, the serial data of an application software
program is to be available in the network, only one
FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 is installed at the serial
device. In its function as a client or server, the
FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 can then make the data
available and transmit it in TCP/IP or UDP. The sockets of
the application software can thus directly access the serial
data in the field.
Even conventional RS-485 multi-drop networks can be
extended or replaced by modern network technology with
the FL COM SERVER.
Modbus is the most well-known version of this technology.
The FL COM SERVER supports both the serial Modbus
ASCII and RTU protocols, as well as the Ethernet-based
Modbus/TCP protocol. The complete gateway function
enables use with Modbus masters and slaves, and
therefore the integration of any number of serial Modbus
devices into Modbus/TCP networks.
Other multi-drop networks can be addressed directly using

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simple broadcast addressing sent out to all network devices
or using intelligent mechanisms. The required destination

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LAN address is read directly from the serial data stream and used
TCP/IP for addressing.

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PPC 5315

S1 S9

S2 S10

S3

S4

S5

S6

S7

S8

PLC SYS
S11

S12

S13

S14

S15

S16

S1
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S9
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11.4 Redirector/virtual COM ports UDP

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In many cases, the existing application software does not

support Ethernet communication. However, in the face of
increasing networking, local connections, e.g., to
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programming interfaces, often have to be established via

the existing network card of the PC and the connected Figure 17 Modbus gateway
network. Help comes in the form of the COM port redirector
software, which is supplied as standard. It creates virtual
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COM ports on the PC that can be used by the existing

application software. No changes have to be made to the
application software so it is easy to establish a connection to
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the programming interfaces with all the advantages of

networking.
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LAN
TCP/IP

COM 4 = 192.168.0.14 PPC 5315

COM 6 = 192.168.0.15 S1

S2
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S10

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COM 80 = 192.168.0.90
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S5 S13

S6 S14

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S8 S16

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11.6 Remote access in remote networks

Dialing into remote networks that are otherwise difficult to
access (e.g., wind parks) can now be easily ensured via a
modem connection (dial-up) in combination with the
FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485. The
FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485 supports the PPP
protocol with CHAP authentication (Challenge Handshake
Authentication Protocol). Unauthorized access to the
network is prevented by 128-bit password encryption.
In addition, a Bluetooth access point can be implemented by
combining the new PSI WL BLUETOOTH converter with the
FL COMSERVER ... 232/422/485. This enables the

m
wireless integration of serial devices in an Ethernet network
with a range of up to 150 m.

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PPC 5315

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TCP/IP
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