Planet ICS-105A RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 over Fast Ethernet Media Converter (SFP)

Cost-effective Solution for RS-232 /
RS-422 / RS-485 to Ethernet Application
PLANET ICS-10x series
Media Converter / Device Server can convert Serial RS-232 / RS-422 /
RS-485 communication interface over Fast Ethernet networking. There are
SC type and LC type connectors, and single-mode/multi-mode media for
customers needs. Ethernet signal allows the two types of segments to
connect easily, efficiently and inexpensively. The ICS-10x converter can
be used as a stand-alone unit or as a slide-in module to PLANET Media
Converter Chassis (MC-700 and MC-1500). It greatly saves time and
expense for users and SIs without the need of replacing the existing
serial equipment and software system.

Extending Distance
The
ICS-10x extends the distance of deploying serial equipment and hosts.
The selectable fiber-optic wires on the basis of distance are provided.
Therefore, this product will perfectly satisfy the diverse demands while
providing reliable and efficient network solutions based on the distance
and budgets of installation.

Remote Manageable 

The ICS-10x enables the serial equipment to be connected via IP-based
transmission. It also makes them able to connect to a TCP / IP
networking immediately. The ICS-10x Web Smart media converter provides
management through Web Interface. It supports application mode and
serial operation mode, connecting alarm, IP address, etc. It helps the
network administrators to reduce the amount of valuable time spending on
detecting and locating network problems; otherwise, it requires visual
inspection of cabling and equipment. For large networking environment,
multiple connection options are available with the ICS-10x as well.

Access Control System –
Traditional Installation
Most of the enterprises and
governments use access control plate and Mifare or RFID to authorize
entrance identity. With traditional deployment, access control machines
use the RS-232 or RS-485 serial interface and cables connecting to login
server. With connection with the ICS-10x Serial over Fast Ethernet
Converter, the access control machine is able to be extended over longer
distances via fiber optical interface. The distance can be up to 20km in
a local range. The ICS-10x can also be linked to an XDSL router to get
the Internet access capability; then the access control can be set and
monitored over the Internet.

Process Control
The
PLC (Programmable Logical Control) is required to monitor, configure and
manage the Robot conveyer including other machines in the manufacturing
process. The ICS-10x can be set to TCP server mode and connect with the
PLC. Therefore, the administrator can remotely configure and set command
settings through Fast Ethernet intranet to control the PLC, the
administrators and workstations. There is no need for the administrators
to be always by the side of the I/O machine.

RTU Data Collect – UDP Mode

The RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) may be applied to collect and monitor the
data of waves, signal and power utilization. Connecting the RTU with the
ICS-10x in UDP mode, the data can be sent over Fast Ethernet to local
server or over Internet to remote server automatically.


Surveillance Motion Control – Pair Connection Mode
Using
pair connection along with the fiber optic patch cord, the ICS-10x
extends the remote central surveillance monitoring with the control
keyboard/joystick via RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 interfaces.