ICS-3100T — IP30 Industrial 1-Port RS232/RS422/RS485 Serial Device Server

Descripción

Industrial Serial-to-Ethernet Gateway for Modern IIoT Connectivity The ICS-3100T Series is designed to bridge legacy RS-232 , RS-422 and RS-485 devices with modern Industrial Ethernet and IIoT infrastructures. In addition to traditional Serial-to-Ethernet communication, the ICS-3100T enables seamless integration between field devices and IP-based networks, helping users extend communication distances while preserving existing serial equipment investments. It provides an efficient migration path for factories, transportation systems, utilities and building automation applications to connect legacy assets into digitalized industrial environments without replacing existing devices or software systems. MQTT Edge Gateway for Data Aggregation and Distribution The ICS-3100T Series expands traditional serial gateway functionality by supporting both MQTT Client and built-in MQTT Broker capabilities. It can collect data from PLCs, RTUs, sensors and industrial controllers through RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 interfaces, convert the information into MQTT messages and publish them to SCADA systems, MES platforms, cloud services or third-party MQTT servers. The embedded MQTT Broker also enables local data exchange among connected devices without requiring an external broker, simplifying system deployment and providing an efficient solution for Industrial IoT and edge computing applications. Flexible Serial Operation Modes The ICS-3100T Series supports multiple serial operation modes, including TCP Server , TCP Client , UDP Client , Virtual COM , RFC2217 , Telnet Server , Pair Connection and Modbus Converter Server/Client modes . These operation modes provide flexible connectivity for industrial communication applications and enable legacy serial devices to be integrated into Ethernet networks for remote access , monitoring , configuration and management . Secure Remote Management and Cybersecurity The ICS-3100T Series provides remote management through web-based interfaces , SNMP and Windows-based VCOM Utility , allowing administrators to monitor , configure and maintain devices efficiently. To enhance network security, it supports HTTPS encrypted access , certificate management , SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X authentication, RADIUS/TACACS+ user authentication , and Secure Boot technology, helping protect systems against unauthorized access and firmware tampering . Event Log , Syslog , SNMP Trap and Relay Alarm functions further simplify device maintenance and improve network reliability. Stable Performance under Harsh Industrial Environments Designed for demanding industrial applications, the ICS-3100T Series provides excellent immunity against electromagnetic interference, electrostatic discharge and power fluctuations commonly found in industrial environments. With an operating temperature range of -40 to 75 degrees C and a rugged IP30-rated metal enclosure, the devices ensure reliable communication in harsh conditions. Support for DIN-rail and wall mounting also offers flexible installation and efficient cabinet space utilization. Dual Power Input for High Availability Network Systems The ICS-3100T Series features a redundant dual power input design supporting 9V to 48V DC operation for enhanced system reliability. When the primary power source fails, the built-in hardware failover mechanism automatically switches to the backup supply, ensuring uninterrupted communications and continuous operation. This high-availability design is especially suitable for remote sites, process control systems and mission-critical industrial applications where maintaining network uptime is essential. PLANET CloudNMS – Cloud-Based Universal Network Management PLANET’s CloudNMS platform and mobile app empower IT staff to remotely manage all network devices and Powered Devices (PDs) in real time. Designed for enterprises and industries, CloudNMS minimizes the need for on-site troubleshooting by providing centralized monitoring, fault detection, and instant alerts. With CloudNMS, businesses can manage diverse network deployments more efficiently , securely , and intelligently —all from a single cloud-based platform. Applications MQTT Edge-to-Cloud Data Aggregation The ICS-3100T Series serves as an edge gateway for Industrial IoT applications by collecting data from PLCs, RTUs, sensors and legacy serial devices through RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 interfaces. Acting as an MQTT Client, it can publish field data to SCADA systems, MES platforms, cloud services or third-party MQTT servers. The built-in MQTT Broker further enables local message distribution among connected devices and applications without requiring an external broker, simplifying deployment while reducing infrastructure costs. Industrial Process Control and Serial Integration The ICS-3100T Series supports multiple serial operation modes, including TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP Client, Virtual COM, RFC2217, Telnet Server, Pair Connection and Modbus Converter Server/Client modes, providing flexible connectivity for industrial automation systems. It enables operators to remotely monitor and configure PLCs, production equipment and serial controllers over Ethernet networks, reducing on-site maintenance efforts and improving operational efficiency. Key Features Physical Ports Network Interface 1 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet RJ45 port Serial Interface One DB9 interface that support RS-232 One terminal block interface that supports 2-wire RS-485 and 4-wire RS-422/RS-485 standards Serial Interface & Operation Modes High-Speed Transmission Supports asynchronous serial data rates up to 921600bps Versatile Serial Operation Modes Supports Virtual COM mode via Windows-based VCOM Utility Supports TCP Server, TCP Client and UDP Client modes Supports RFC2217 and Telnet Server modes Supports Pair Connection mode for transparent serial cable replacement Industrial Protocol Conversion Supports Modbus Converter Server and Modbus Converter Client modes for Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU/ASCII integration Multi-Host Connectivity Allows a maximum of 4 hosts to access the same serial device simultaneously in TCP Client mode Industrial IoT Integration (MQTT) Supports MQTT Client and built-in MQTT Broker functions Supports Transparent Publish, Topic Distribution and Transparent Subscribe mechanisms Supports Internal and External MQTT Broker connections Supports QoS 0/1/2, TLS encryption and Username/Password authentication Management & Security Network Management Supports IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack management Supports ARP, ICMP, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS server, DHCP client and SNMP v1/v2c/v3 Supports LLDP protocol Supports IP NTP (Network Time Protocol) and DNS management Secure Management Supports HTTPS encrypted management Supports Certificate Management Supports SNMP v3 Supports RADIUS/TACACS+ user authentication Supports Secure Boot technology for system integrity protection Configuration & Maintenance Supports firmware upgrade Supports configuration backup and restore Supports HTTP/HTTPS Web management Supports Windows-based VCOM Utility Supports PLANET Smart Discovery Utility Supports PLANET NMS System and CloudNMS Intelligent Event Notification Rugged Industrial Design IP30 rugged metal enclosure DIN-rail and wall-mount installation Operating temperature from -40 to 75°C Free fall, shock and vibration resistance for industrial environments Redundant Power Design Dual redundant power input supporting 9~48V DC and 24V AC Reverse polarity protection Supports hardware automatic failover mechanism for uninterrupted operation Electrical Protection Supports 6000V DC Ethernet ESD protection Supports 2KV surge protection Diagnostics & Hardware Control Extensive LED indicators for network and serial status diagnosis Reset button for system reboot and factory default restoration

Especificaciones técnicas

Serial Ports

1 x DB9 male for RS-232 1 x 4-Pin Terminal block for RS-422 / RS-485

Serial Standards

RS-232 / 4-wire RS-422 or RS-485 / 2-wire RS-485

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 (RS-232 only) XON/XOFF

Signals

RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND RS-422: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND 4-wire RS-485: Tx+, Tx-, Rx+, Rx-, GND 2-wire RS-485: Data A (+), Data B (-), GND

Pin Assignment

Pin RS232 RS422 RS485-4W RS485-2W 1 DCD TxD+ -- 2 RxD TxD- -- 3 TxD RxD- Data- 4 DTR RxD+ Data+ 5 GND GND GND 6 DSR -- -- 7 RTS -- -- 8 CTS -- -- 9 -- -- --

Pin

RS232 | RS422 RS485-4W | RS485-2W

1

DCD | TxD+ | --

2

RxD | TxD- | --

3

TxD | RxD- | Data-

4

DTR | RxD+ | Data+

5

GND | GND | GND

6

DSR | -- | --

7

RTS | -- | --

8

CTS | -- | --

9

-- | -- | --

Operation Mode

TCP Server TCP Client UDP Client Virtual COM RFC2217 Telnet Server Pair Connection – Remote (Slave) Pair Connection – Local (Master) Modbus converter server Modbus converter client MQTT

Ethernet Ports

1 x RJ45

Standard

10/100BASE-TX

Distance

100m

Installation

DIN-rail kit and wall-mount ear

Enclosure

IP 30 metal

Dimensions (W x D x H)

32 x 87.8 x 135 mm

Weight

392g

LED Indicators

System: PWR1 ( Green ) PWR2 ( Green ) Alarm ( Red ) Port Interfaces : LNK/ACT ( Green ) RX ( Amber ) TX ( Green )

Power Requirements

9~48V DC, redundant power with reverse polarity protection 24V AC

Power Consumption

Max. 2.4 watts/8.19BTU (Power on without any connection) Max. 2.52 watts/8.6BTU (Full loading)

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

One relay output for power failure. Alarm relay current carry ability: 1A @ 24V DC

ESD Protection

6KV

Surge Protection

2KV

Reset Button

< 5 sec: System reboot > 5 sec: Factory default

Management Interfaces

HTTP Web management HTTPS Web management SNMPv1, v2c and v3 Windows-based VCOM Utility management PLANET Smart Discovery Utility PLANET on-promise NMS System and cloud-based CloudNMS

IP Protocol

IPv4 / IPv6

Time Management

NTP Client

Name Service

DNS Client

Network Protocol

LLDP

System Maintenance

Firmware Upgrade Configuration Backup / Restore

Diagnostic

Event Log Syslog

Event Notification

SNMP Trap Relay Alarm

Virtual COM Utility Platform Supports

Windows-based Only: Windows 10 Windows 11 Windows Server 2016 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2022

SNMP MIBs

RFC 1213 MIB-II RFC 1215 Generic Traps RFC 2737 Entity MIB (Version 2) RFC 2863 Interface Group MIB RFC 3635 Ethernet-like MIB

Hardware Security

Hardware-based Secure Boot Arm® TrustZone® Technology Hardware True Random Number Generator (TRNG) Hardware-accelerated AES, SHA, ECC and RSA Cryptographic Operations Hardware Key Store and OTP Protection for Secure Boot Keys

System Security

HTTPS Secure Web Management HTTP-to-HTTPS Redirection Certificate Management IP-based Management Access Control TLS 1.2 / TLS 1.3 SNMP v3 Authentication and Encryption

MQTT Operation Modes

MQTT Client Built-in MQTT Broker

MQTT Messaging

Retained Messages Last Will and Testament (LWT)

Publish Method

Transparent Serial Data Publishing Data Mapping-based Publishing

Subscribe Method

Transparent MQTT-to-Serial Data Forwarding

Quality of Service

MQTT QoS Level 0,1 and 2

Authentication

Username and Password

Transport Security

MQTT over TLS 1.2

Broker Connectivity

Built-in or External MQTT Broker

Regulatory Compliance

FCC Part 15 Class A, CE Certification Class A

Stability Testing

IEC60068-2-32 (Free fall) IEC6 (Shock) IEC6 (Vibration)

Standards

IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX RFC 768 UDP RFC 793 TCP RFC 791 IP RFC 792 ICMP RFC 854 Telnet RFC 5905 NTPv4 RFC 1591 DNS (client only) RFC 1908 SNMPv2c RFC 2616 HTTP/1.1 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 RS-232/422/485

Regulatory Approval

RoHS

Operating Temperature

-40 ~ 75 degrees C

Storage Temperature

-40 ~ 85 degrees C

Humidity

5 ~ 95% (non-condensing)