HF2211 Serial Server Device User Manual

HF2211

Serial Server Device User Manual

V 1.2

Overview of Characteristic

 MIPS MCU with 4MB Flash and 8MB SRAM. Run on eCos

 Support TCP/IP/Telnet /Modbus TCP Protocol

 Support RS232/RS422/RS485 to Ethernet/Wi-Fi Conversion, Serial Speed Upto 230400 bps

 Support STA/AP/AP+STA Mode

 Support Router or Bridge Network Working Mode.

 Support 10/100M Ethernet Auto-Negotiation

 Support Easy Configuration Through a Web Interface or PC IOTService Tool

 Support Security Protocol Such As TLS/AES/DES3

 Support Web OTA Wirelss Upgrade

 Wide DC Input 5~36VDC

 Size: 95 x 65 x 25 mm (L x W x H)

 FCC/CE/RoHS Certificated

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ...........................................................................2

LIST OF FIGURES ............................................................................................................................3

LIST OF TABLES .............................................................................................................................4

HISTORY...........................................................................................................................................4

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................5

1.1. General Description .........................................................................................................5
1.2. Device Paremeters ...........................................................................................................5
1.3. Key Application ................................................................................................................6

2. HARDWARE INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................8

2.1. Pins Definition ..................................................................................................................9
2.2. RS232 Interface ..............................................................................................................11
2.3. RS485 Interface ..............................................................................................................11
2.4. RS422 Interface ..............................................................................................................11
2.5. RJ45 Interface ................................................................................................................12
2.6. Mechanical Size .............................................................................................................12
2.7. Rail Mounting .................................................................................................................13
2.8. Order Information ..........................................................................................................13

3. NETWORK STRUCTURE ..................................................................................................15

3.1. Wireless Network ...........................................................................................................15
3.1.1. AP Network ..................................................................................................................... 15
3.1.2. STA Wireless Network .................................................................................................... 16
3.1.3. AP+STA Wireless Network ............................................................................................. 17
3.1.4. IOTService Software ....................................................................................................... 19
3.1.5. Webpage Configuration................................................................................................... 20
3.2. Ethernet Interface Function ..........................................................................................20
3.2.1. Ethernet Port with Wi-Fi .................................................................................................. 21
3.2.2. Ethernet Interface Function(Router) ................................................................................ 22
3.2.3. Ethernet Port Function(Bridge)........................................................................................ 23

4. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................................25

APPENDIX A:REFERENCES .....................................................................................................26

A.1．Test Tools ..........................................................................................................................26
1.1 http://www.hi-flying.com/index.php?route=download/category&path=1_4 ............26
A.2．Quick Start Manual ...........................................................................................................26

APPENDIX B: CONTACT INFORMATION ...............................................................................27

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. HF2211 Appearance ................................................................................................................................. 8
Figure 2. HF2211 Interface ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 3. HF2211 Side View ................................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 4. RS232 Pin Defination(Male/Needle Type) ............................................................................................... 11
Figure 5. HF2211 RS422 Connection ..................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 6. RJ45 Pin Defination ................................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 7. HF2211 Mechanical Dimension ............................................................................................................... 13
Figure 8. HF2211 Rail ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Figure 9. HF2211 Product Order Information ......................................................................................................... 14
Figure 11. HF2211 Function Structure ................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 12. General AP Network .............................................................................................................................. 16
Figure 13. STA Application ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 14. AP+STA Wireless Network .................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 16. Configure Wi-Fi Parameter .................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 17. STA Scan Parameter............................................................................................................................. 19
Figure 18. Configure the Wi-Fi Parameter .............................................................................................................. 20
Figure 19. STA Scan .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Figure 20. Ethernet Interface Function ................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 21. Ethernet Interface Function(Router) ...................................................................................................... 22
Figure 22. Ethernet Port Function(Bridge) .............................................................................................................. 23

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. HF2211 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................... 5

Table 2. HF2211 Interface Definition ...................................................................................................................... 10
Table 3. RS232 Interface ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Table 4. RJ45 Interface .......................................................................................................................................... 12

HISTORY
Ed. V1.0 08-03-2017 First Version

Ed. V1.1 06-07-2017 Update to 1.09j version. IOTService Update to 2.07e.

Ed. V1.2 02-15-2019 Correct wrong description.

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.1. General Description

The HF2211 provides RS232/RS485/RS422 interface to Ethernet/Wi-Fi connectivity to web enable
any device. The HF2211 integrate TCP/IP controller, memory, 10/100M Ethernet transceiver, high-
speed serial port and integrates a fully developed TCP/IP network stack and ECos OS. The HF2211
also includes an embedded web server used to remotely configure, monitor, or troubleshoot the
attached device.

The HF2211 using highly integrated hardware and software platform. It has been optimized for all
kinds of applications in the industrial control, smart grid, personal medical application and remote
control that have lower data rates, and transmit or receive data on an infrequent basis.

The HF2211 integrates all serial to Ethernet functionality with 95 x 65 x 25mm size.

1.2. Device Paremeters

Table 1. HF2211 Technical Specifications

Item Parameters
System Information
Processor/Frequency MIPS/320MHz
Flash/SDRAM 4MB/8MB
Operating System eCos
Ethernet Port
1 RJ45
Port Number
1 WAN/LAN switchable
Interface Standard 10/100 Base-T Auto-Negotiation
Protection 8KV Isolation
Transformer Integrated
IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP Server/Client, ARP,
Network Protocol BOOTP, AutoIP, ICMP, Web socket, Telnet, uPNP, NTP,
Modbus TCP
TLS v1.2
Security Protocol AES 128Bit
DES3
Wi-Fi Interface
Standard 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency 2.412GHz-2.484GHz
Network Mode STA/AP/STA+AP
Security WEP/WPAPSK/WPA2PSK
Encryption WEP64/WEP128/TKIP/ AES
802.11b: +20dBm (Max.)
Tx Power 802.11g: +18dBm (Max.)
802.11n: +15dBm (Max.)

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802.11b: -89dBm
Rx Sensitive 802.11g: -81dBm
802.11n: -71dBm
Antenna 3dBi Stick Antenna
Serial Port
Port Number 1 RS232/RS485/RS422
RS232: DB9
Interface Standard RS485/RS422: 5.08mm connector
Support one channel of RS232/RS422/RS485.
Data Bits 8
Stop Bit 1,2
Check Bit None, Even, Odd
Baud Rate TTL: 2400 bps~230400 bps
No Flow Control
Flow Control Hardware RTS/CTS、DSR/DTR
Software Xon/ Xoff flow control
Software
Http Web Configuration
Web Pages
Customization of HTTP Web Pages
Web
CLI
Configuration XML import
Telnet
IOTService PC Software
Firmware Upgrade Web
Basic Parameter
Size 95 x 65 x 25 mm
Operating Temp. -25 ~ 85°C
Storage Temp. -45 ~ 105°C, 5 ~ 95% RH（no condensation）
Input Voltage 5~36VDC
Working Current ~200mA
Power <700mW
Other Information
Certificate CE, FCC, RoHS

1.3. Key Application

The HF2211 device connects serial device to Ethernet networks using the TCP/IP protocol:
⚫ Remote equipment monitoring
⚫ Asset tracking and telemetry
⚫ Security Application
⚫ Industrial sensors and controls
⚫ Medical devices
⚫ ATM machines
⚫ Data collection devices
⚫ Universal Power Supply (UPS) management units
⚫ Telecommunications equipment
⚫ Data display devices

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⚫ Handheld instruments
⚫ Modems
⚫ Time/attendance clocks and terminals

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2. HARDWARE INTRODUCTION
The HF2211 unit is a complete solution for serial port device connecting to network. This powerful
device supports a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet connection, a reliable and proven operating system stored
in flash memory, an embedded web server, a full TCP/IP protocol stack, and standards-based (AES)
encryption.

Through Ethernet cable connect router with HF2211 serial server for data transfer, which makes the
data transformation very simple. HF2211 meet EMC Class B security level, It can pass every countries
relevant certification test

Figure 1. HF2211 Appearance

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2.1. Pins Definition

Figure 2. HF2211 Interface

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Figure 3. HF2211 Side View

Table 2. HF2211 Interface Definition

Function Name Description

External 10/100M Ethernet
Interface Default is WAN function in AP mode (Can be
RJ45 Ethernet configured to LAN Function), connect to router
LAN port for network access.
In STA mode, it works in LAN function.
SMA Antenna SMA Interface
RS232 RS232 Communication
RS485/RS422 RS485/RS422 Communicaton
Earth Protect Earth
DC Input DC Power 5~36V
LED Internal Power Supply Indicator
Indicator Power On：Power is OK
Off：Power is NG
Network Connection Indicator
On: Include the following condition.
⚫ Ethernt 2 connection OK
Link ⚫ Wi-Fi STA connect to AP
⚫ Wi-Fi AP being connected by other STA
device
Off: No network connection
Data transfer Indicator
Active On：Data is transfering.
Off：No data transfer
Button Restore to factory setting
Reset Long press this button for 4 seconds and loose it
to restore parameters to factory setting.
Switch Device parameter protect
On: Enable protect, working parameter can not be
Protect
modified.
Off: Disable protect.

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2.2. RS232 Interface

Device serial port is male(needle), RS232 voltage level(can connect to PC directly), Pin Order is
cosistent with PC COM port. Use cross Cable connected with PC(2-3 cross, 7-8 cross, 5-5 direct, 7-8
no connection), see the following table for pin defination.

Figure 4. RS232 Pin Defination(Male/Needle Type)

Table 3. RS232 Interface

Pin Number Name Description

2 RXD Receive Data
3 TXD Send Data
5 GND GND
7 RTS Request to Send
8 CTS Clear to Send

2.3. RS485 Interface

RS485 use two wire links, A(DATA+), B(DATA-). Connect A(+) to A(+), B(-) to B(-) for communication.

The RS485 interface support maximum 32 485 device, special hardware version can support max 255
device. The cable maximum length is 1200 meters. Need to add 120Ohm terminal resistor for over
300 meters.

2.4. RS422 Interface

RS422 interface use T+/T-/R+/R-, cross connect to device as the following picture.
Name Description
TX+ Transfer Data+
TX- Transfer Data-
RX+ Receive Data+
RX- Receive Data-

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Figure 5. HF2211 RS422 Connection

2.5. RJ45 Interface

Ethernet port is 10M/100M adaptive, support AUTO MDI/MDIX which means it support direct
connecting to PC with Ethernet cable.

Figure 6. RJ45 Pin Defination

Table 4. RJ45 Interface

Pin Number Name Description

1 TX+ Transfer Data+
2 TX- Transfer Data-
3 RX+ Receive Data+
4 PHY-VCC Transformer Tap Voltage
5 PHY-VCC Transformer Tap Voltage
6 RX- Receive Data-
7 N.C. None Connect
8 N.C. None Connect

2.6. Mechanical Size

The dimensions of HF2211 are defined as following picture (mm):

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Figure 7. HF2211 Mechanical Dimension

2.7. Rail Mounting

We support to provide rail for mounting as the following picture.

Figure 8. HF2211 Rail

2.8. Order Information

HF2211 is defined as following:

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Figure 9. HF2211 Product Order Information

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3. NETWORK STRUCTURE
3.1. Wireless Network

HF2211 can be set as a wireless STA and AP as well. And logically, it supports two wireless interfaces,
one is used as STA and the other is AP. Other STA devices can join into the wireless network through
AP interface. So the it can provide flexible networking method and network topology. Functions is as
follow:

Figure 11. HF2211 Function Structure

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AP: Wireless access point which is the central joint. Usually, wireless router is a AP, other STA
devices can connect with AP to join the network.

STA: Wireless station which is terminal of a wireless network. Such as laptop and pad etc.

3.1.1. AP Network

HF2211 can construct a wireless network as AP. All the STA devices will consider the AP as the
centre of the wireless network. The mutual communication can be transponded by AP,shown as follow:

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Figure 12. General AP Network

3.1.2. STA Wireless Network

Take the following picture as example. When router works in AP mode, HF2211 connects to the
user’s devices by RS232/RS485 interface. In this topology, the whole wireless network can be easily
stretched.

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Figure 13. STA Application

3.1.3. AP+STA Wireless Network

HF2211 can support AP+STA method. It can support AP and STA interface at the same time.Shown
as follow:

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Figure 14. AP+STA Wireless Network

In this picture, HF2211 open the AP+STA function and the STA interface can be connected to the
remote server by the router. Similarly, the AP interface can also be used. Phone/PAD can be
connected to the AP interface and to control the serial devices or set itself.

Through AP+STA function, it is convenient to use Phone/PAD to monitor the user’s devices and not
change its original settings.

Through AP+STA function, it is convenient to configure the product.And it solves the problem that the
formal product can only configure by serial port.

Notes that:

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When the AP+STA function is opened, the STA interface needs to connect to other router.
Otherwise, STA interface will endlessly scan the router information nearby. When it is scanning,
it will bring bad effects to the AP interface, like losing data etc.

AP and STA parts must set to the different sub-network for the product working as APSTA
mode.

3.1.4. IOTService Software

Open the IOTService after connect to the AP hotspot generated by HF2211 or connect to Product
Ethernet port to PC, then configure the parameter.

Figure 16. Configure Wi-Fi Parameter

Figure 17. STA Scan Parameter

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3.1.5. Webpage Configuration

Use PC to connect with HF2211 through its AP hotspot or Ethernet connection. Input the default
IP(10.10.100.254, default username and password: admin/admin) to login the webpage to configure
the parameter.

Figure 18. Configure the Wi-Fi Parameter

Figure 19. STA Scan

3.2. Ethernet Interface Function

HF2211 provides with a 100M Ethernet interface. Through the 100M Ethernet interface, user can
achieve the connection among WIFI, serial port and Ethernet port.

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3.2.1. Ethernet Port with Wi-Fi

Figure 20. Ethernet Interface Function

HF2211 servers as APSTA and generate a central network. The IP addresses of all the devices and
module’s are in the same network segment.

Note：

If product works in AP mode, then the Ethernet is working as WAN mode, PC will use Auto-IP to
set its IP when connect via Ethernet. Better to change via Wi-Fi, then the PC and other devices are all
in same subnetwork.(10.10.100.xxx)

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3.2.2. Ethernet Interface Function(Router)

Figure 21. Ethernet Interface Function(Router)

The HF2211 device Ethernet interface work in router mode. When connect to router, it will get IP
address from router(as picture 192.168.1.100). The product itself generate a subnet(10.10.100.254
default). The device from the Ethernet interface is assigned with IP address by module
(10.10.100.101 ).Then the device and the PC1 are in the same subnet for network communication. A
connection fro PC1 to PC2, but PC2 cannot actively connect to PC1.

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3.2.3. Ethernet Port Function(Bridge)

Figure 22. Ethernet Port Function(Bridge)

The HF2211 device Ethernet interface work in router mode. When connect to router, it will get IP
address from router(as picture 192.168.1.101). AT the whole network, the product is like an invisible
device. PC1 ad PC2 can communicated mutually without any constraint. But if product needs to
connect with other devices, it needs set LAN IP address(192.168.1.10 as picture)

Notes:

Webpage, IOTService, or Cli command to set working mode, by default is router mode. It need
reboot when change its working mode.

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4. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Refer to “IOT_Device_Series_Software_Funtion” document for more detailed function.

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APPENDIX A:REFERENCES

A.1．Test Tools

IOTService Configure Software:

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UART、Network Test software:

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A.2．Quick Start Manual

See our product application on website:

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APPENDIX B: CONTACT INFORMATION

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