Planet - ICS-2100T - Industrial 1-Port RS232/RS422/RS485 Serial Device Server
Product Overview
The Planet ICS-2100T is an IP30 industrial 1-port serial device server that converts RS232, RS422, or RS485 serial communication to 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet, supporting baud rates from 50 bps up to 921 Kbps. It features redundant power inputs (9–48V DC / 24V AC) with an alarm relay for failover notification.
Key Configuration
• Serial ports: 1 × DB9 male (RS232), 1 × 4-pin terminal block (RS422/RS485).
• Serial standards: RS232, 4-wire RS422, 4-wire RS485, 2-wire RS485.
• Baud rate: 50 bps to 921.6 kbps; data bits: 5–8; stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2.
• Flow control: RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR (RS232), XON/XOFF.
• Ethernet: 1 × 10/100BASE-TX RJ45.
• Dimensions: 32 × 97 × 135 mm; weight: 392 g.
Key Features
The ICS-2100T is an industrial serial-to-Ethernet converter that bridges RS232/422/485 devices to IP networks, enabling legacy equipment to communicate over Ethernet. It supports multiple operation modes, including TCP Server/Client, UDP Client, Virtual COM, RFC2217, Telnet Server, Pair Connection (Master/Slave), and Modbus converter (server/client), with Virtual COM mode creating virtual serial ports on Windows for seamless legacy application integration.
Technical Context
The unit features redundant power inputs (9–48V DC / 24V AC) with an alarm relay (1A @ 24V DC) for failover alerting, housed in an IP30 metal case (DIN-rail or wall-mount). It consumes 3–3.84W max, operates from -40°C to 75°C with 5–95% RH, and stores from -40 °C to 85°C, backed by 6KV ESD and 2KV surge protection. A DB9 male connector handles RS232, while a 4-pin terminal block supports RS422/RS-485.
Installation Notes
Management options include Web, Telnet, VCOM Utility, SNMP v1/v2c, and UNI-NMS, with security via IP address filtering (up to 4 hosts/ranges). Virtual COM supports Windows XP/7/8/10 and Server 2003/2008/2012 (WinPcap required for Windows 8/Server 2012). A reset button offers <5s reboot and >5s factory default, with LEDs for power, fault, system, link/activity, and serial Tx/Rx. TAA compliant.
| Serial Interface | |
| Serial ports | 1 x DB9 male for RS232 1 x 4-Pin Terminal block for RS422 / RS485 |
| Serial standards | RS232 / 4-wire RS422 or RS485 / 2-wire RS485 |
| Baud rate (data rate) | 50bps to 921Kbps |
| Data bits | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Parity type | Odd, Even, None, Space, Mark |
| Stop bit | 1, 1.5, 2 |
| Flow control | RTS/CTS and DTR/DSR (RS232 only) XON/XOFF |
| Signals | RS232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND RS422: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND 4-wire RS485: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND 2-wire RS485: Data A (+), Data B (-), GND |
| Pin assignment | Pin 1: DCD (RS232) / TxD+ (RS422/RS485-4W) Pin 2: RxD (RS232) / TxD- (RS422/RS485-4W) Pin 3: TxD (RS232) / RxD- (RS485-2W) Pin 4: DTR (RS232) / RxD+ (RS485-4W) Pin 5: GND Pin 6: DSR Pin 7: RTS Pin 8: CTS Pin 9: — |
| Ethernet Interface | |
| Ethernet ports | 1 x RJ45 |
| Standard | 10/100BASE-TX |
| Distance | 100m |
| ESD protection | 6KV |
| Surge protection | 2KV |
| Hardware | |
| Installation | DIN-rail kit and wall-mount ear |
| Enclosure | IP30 metal |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 32 x 97 x 135 mm |
| Weight | 392g |
| LED indicators | System: Power 1, Power 2, Fault, SYS TP Port: Link/Active Serial Port: Tx and Rx |
| Power requirements | 9~48V DC / 24V AC, redundant power with reverse polarity protection |
| Power consumption | Full Loading: 9VDC: 0.35A (3.15W) 12VDC: 0.28A (3.36W) 24VDC: 0.12A (3W) 48VDC: 0.08A (3.84W) |
| Connector | Removable 6-pin terminal block for power input Pin 1/2 for Power 1, Pin 3/4 for fault alarm, Pin 5/6 for Power 2 |
| Alarm | Provides one relay output for power failure Alarm relay current carry ability: 1A @ DC 24V |
| Reset button | < 5 sec: System reboot > 5 sec: Factory default |
| Management | |
| Management interfaces | Web management, Telnet Console management, Windows-based VCOM Utility management, SNMPv1, v2c / SNMP Trap, UNI-NMS monitoring, PLANET Smart Discovery Utility |
| IP version | IPv4 and IPv6 |
| Operation mode | TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP Client, Virtual COM, RFC2217, Telnet Server, Pair Connection – Remote (Slave), Pair Connection – Local (Master), Modbus converter server / client |
| Virtual COM utility platform supports | Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, Windows 10 |
| Security | Allow max. 4 accessible IP address hosts/ranges |
| SNMP MIBs | RFC1213 MIB-II, RFC1317 RS232-like MIB |
| Standards Conformances | |
| Regulatory compliance | FCC Part 15 Class A, CE Certification Class A |
| Stability testing | IEC60068-2-32 (Free fall), IEC60068-2-27 (Shock), IEC60068-2-6 (Vibration) |
| Standards | IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX, RFC 768 UDP, RFC 793 TFTP, RFC 791 IP, RFC 792 ICMP, RFC 854 Telnet, RFC 958 NTP, RFC 1591 DNS (client only), RFC 1908 SNMPv2c, RFC 2068 HTTP, RFC 2131 DHCP Client, RFC 2732 Format for Literal IPv6 Addresses in URL's, RFC 3315 DHCPv6 Client, RFC 3513 IPv6 Addressing Architecture, RFC 3596 DNSv6, RFC 4443 ICMPv6, EIA/TIA RS232/422/485 |
| Regulatory approval | RoHS |
| Environment | |
| Operating temperature | -40 ~ 75 degrees C |
| Storage temperature | -40 ~ 85 degrees C |
| Humidity | 5 ~ 95% (non-condensing) |
