Elfin-EW1X User Manual

Elfin-EW1X

RS232/RS485 to Wi-Fi

User Manual
V 1.3

Overview of Characteristic

 Support 802.11bgn Wireless Standard

 Support TCP/UDP/Telnet /Modbus TCP Protocol

 Support RS232/RS485 to Wi-Fi Conversion, Serial Speed Up to 230400 bps

 Support STA/AP/AP+STA Mode

 Support SmartLink V8 Smart Config (Provide APP)

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 Support Easy Configuration Through Web Interface or PC IOTService Tool

 Support Security Protocol Such As TLS/AES/DES3

 Support Webpage OTA Wirelss Upgrade

 Support Internal PCB Antenna

 Wide DC Input

◼ Elfin-EW10, Elfin-EW11, Elfin-EW10-0, Elfin-EW11-0: 5~18VDC

◼ Elfin-EW10A-0, Elfin-EW11A-0, Elfin-EW10A-0, Elfin-EW11A-0: 5~36VDC

 Size: 61 x 26 x 17.8 mm (L x W x H)

 FCC/CE/SRRC/IC Certificated

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ...........................................................................3

LIST OF FIGURES ............................................................................................................................4

LIST OF TABLES .............................................................................................................................5

HISTORY ...........................................................................................................................................5

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................6

1.1. General Description .........................................................................................................6
1.2. Device Paremeters ...........................................................................................................6
1.3. Key Application ................................................................................................................7

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

2.1. Elfin-EW10 Pins Definition ..............................................................................................8
2.2. Elfin-EW11 Pins Definition ..............................................................................................9
2.3. RS232 Interface ..............................................................................................................10
2.4. RS485 Interface ..............................................................................................................10
2.5. Mechanical Size .............................................................................................................11
2.6. RJ45 8PIN Connector ....................................................................................................11
2.7. RJ45 4PIN Connector ....................................................................................................12
2.8. EW10 Interface Conversion Cable ...............................................................................14
2.9. EW11 Interface Conversion Cable ...............................................................................15
2.10. Fixed Bracket .................................................................................................................16
2.11. Rail Bracket ....................................................................................................................16
2.12. Bracket ............................................................................................................................16
2.13. Product Installation .......................................................................................................18
2.14. EVK ..................................................................................................................................18
2.15. Order Information ..........................................................................................................19

3. NETWORK STRUCTURE ..................................................................................................20

3.1. Wireless Network ...........................................................................................................20
3.1.1. AP Network ..................................................................................................................... 20
3.1.2. STA Wireless Network .................................................................................................... 21
3.1.3. AP+STA Wireless Network ............................................................................................. 21
3.1.4. IOTService Software ....................................................................................................... 23
3.1.5. Webpage Configuration................................................................................................... 23

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

APPENDIX A: CONTACT INFORMATION ...............................................................................26

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Elfin-EW10 Appearance................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 2. Elfin-EW11 Appearance................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 3. Elfin-EW10 RJ45 Interface Pin ........................................................................................................ 9
Figure 4. Elfin-EW11 RJ45 Interface Pin ........................................................................................................ 9
Figure 5. Elfin-EW1X Mechanical Dimension ............................................................................................... 11
Figure 6. RJ45 8PIN Connector .................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 7. EW10 +8PIN Connector ................................................................................................................ 12
Figure 8. EW11+8PIN Connector ................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 9. RJ45 4PIN Connector .................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 10. EW10 +4PIN Connector ................................................................................................................ 13
Figure 11. EW11+4PIN Connector ................................................................................................................. 13
Figure 12. Interface Conversion Cable ........................................................................................................... 14
Figure 13. Cable Manufacture Guide .............................................................................................................. 15
Figure 14. Interface Conversion Cable ........................................................................................................... 15
Figure 15. Fixed Bracket ................................................................................................................................. 16
Figure 16. Rail Bracket ................................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 17. Bracket Size................................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 18. Bracket Install Picture .................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 19. Product Installation ........................................................................................................................ 18
Figure 20. EVK Package................................................................................................................................. 19
Figure 21. Elfin-EW1X Product Order Information .......................................................................................... 19
Figure 22. General AP Network ...................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 23. STA Application ............................................................................................................................. 21
Figure 24. AP+STA Wireless Network ............................................................................................................ 22
Figure 25. Configure Wi-Fi Parameter ............................................................................................................ 23
Figure 26. STA Scan Parameter ..................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 27. Configure the Wi-Fi Parameter ...................................................................................................... 24
Figure 28. STA Scan....................................................................................................................................... 24

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LIST OF TABLES

Table1. Elfin-EW1X Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 6

Table2. Elfin-EW10 Interface Definition ............................................................................................................... 9
Table3. Elfin-EW11 Interface Definition ............................................................................................................... 9

HISTORY
Ed. V1.0 07-04-2018 First Version

Ed. V1.1 09-18-2018 Fix LED description. Add more attachedment description.

Ed. V1.2 04-19-2019 Update baud rate, add accessories and external antenna.

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.1. General Description

The Elfin-EW1X provides RS232/RS485 interface to Wi-Fi connectivity. The Elfin-EW1X integrate
TCP/IP controller, memory, high-speed serial port and integrates a fully developed TCP/IP network
stack and mbed OS. Elfin-EW1X also support remotely configure, monitor with IOTService.

The Elfin-EW1X 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 Elfin-EW1X integrates all serial to Wi-Fi functionality with 61 x 26 x 17.8mm size.

1.2. Device Paremeters

Table1. Elfin-EW1X Technical Specifications

Item Parameters
System Information
Processor/Frequency 160MHz
Flash/SDRAM 2MB/352KB
Operating System mbed
Network Protocol
IP，TCP，UDP，DHCP，DNS，HTTP Server/Client，ARP, BOOTP,
Network Protocol
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: +18dBm (Max.)
Tx Power 802.11g: +16dBm (Max.)
802.11n: +15dBm (Max.)
802.11b: -89dBm
Rx Sensitive 802.11g: -81dBm
802.11n: -71dBm
Antenna Internal:PCB
Serial Port
EW10:1 RS232
Port Number
EW11:1 RS485
Data Bits 7,8

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Stop Bit 1,2

Check Bit None, Even, Odd
Baud Rate TTL: 300 bps~230400 bps
No Flow Control
Flow Control
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
Basic Parameter
Size 61 x 26 x 17.8 mm
Operating Temp. -40 ~ 85°C
Storage Temp. -45 ~ 105°C, 5 ~ 95% RH（no condensation）
Elfin-EW10, Elfin-EW11, Elfin-EW10-0, Elfin-EW11-0: 5~18VDC
Input Voltage
Elfin-EW10A-0, Elfin-EW11A-0, Elfin-EW10A-0, Elfin-EW11A-0: 5~36VDC
Working Current ~200mA
Power <700mW

1.3. Key Application

The Elfin-EW1X device connects serial device to 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
⚫ Handheld instruments
⚫ Modems
⚫ Time/attendance clocks and terminals

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2. HARDWARE INTRODUCTION
The Elfin-EW1X unit is a complete solution for serial port device connecting to network. This powerful
device supports 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.
Elfin-EW1X serial server for data transfer via Wi-Fi, which makes the data transformation very simple.

Figure 1. Elfin-EW10 Appearance

Figure 2. Elfin-EW11 Appearance

2.1. Elfin-EW10 Pins Definition

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Figure 3. Elfin-EW10 RJ45 Interface Pin

Table2. Elfin-EW10 Interface Definition

Pin Description Net Name Signal Type Comment

1 GPIO GPIO IO Reserved
2 GPIO GPIO IO Reserved
3 GPIO GPIO IO Reserved
Restore to nReload I Default pulled-high.
4
Factory Detailed functions see <Notes>
5 UART1_TXD UART1_TXD O RS232 Voltage
6 UART1_RXD UART1_RXD I RS232 Voltage
7 Power VCC VCC Power 5～18VDC
8 Power GND GND Power
Boot On: Power is OK.
0.1s Off -> 0.1s On: SmartLink Config
Mode
Green LED
9 Net O 0.3s Off -> 3s On: STA mode connect to
Net Status
router or AP mode being connected by
other STA.
0.3s Off ->0.3s On: No Wi-Fi Connection
Off: No data transfer
Amber LED 0.3s Off -> 0.9s On: UART TX Output
10 Active O
Data Transfer 0.3s Off -> 0.3s On: UART RX Receive
On: UART bidirection.

2.2. Elfin-EW11 Pins Definition

Figure 4. Elfin-EW11 RJ45 Interface Pin

Table3. Elfin-EW11 Interface Definition

Pin Description Net Name Signal Type Comment

1 Debug TX UART2_TXD O TTL voltage

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Pin Description Net Name Signal Type Comment

2 Debug RX UART2_RXD I TTL voltage
3 GPIO GPIO IO Reserved
Restore to nReload I Default pulled-high.
4
Factory Detailed functions see <Notes>
5 UART1_TXD RS485_A+ IO RS485 A+
6 UART1_RXD RS485_B- IO RS485 B-
7 Power VCC VCC Power 5～18VDC
8 Power GND GND Power
Boot On: Power is OK.
0.1s Off -> 0.1s On: SmartLink Config
Mode
Green LED
9 Net O 0.3s Off -> 3s On: STA mode connect to
Net Status
router or AP mode being connected by
other STA.
0.3s Off ->0.3s On: No Wi-Fi Connection
Off: No data transfer
Amber LED 0.3s Off -> 0.9s On: UART TX Output
10 Active O
Data Transfer 0.3s Off -> 0.3s On: UART RX Receive
On: UART bidirection.

<Notes>
I — Input; O — Output; I/O: Digital I/O; Power—Power Supply

nReload Pin (Button) function:

1. After module is powered up, short press this button (0.2< “Low” <1.5s) and loose to
make the module go into “SmartLink“ config mode, waiting for APP to set password
and other information. (See Appendix to download SmartLink APP)
2. After module is powered up, long press this button (“Low” > 4s) and loose to make
the module recover to factory setting.
UART1 Debug :
1. Is used for debug log or firmware program. Baud Rate is 921600.

2.3. RS232 Interface

Device RS232 does not support hardware flow control. The physical voltage is about ±7V.

2.4. RS485 Interface

RS485 use two wire links, A(DATA+), B(DATA-). Connect A(+) to A(+), B(-) to B(-) for communication.
Suggest to connect GND together when interference is very severe.

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

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2.5. Mechanical Size

The dimensions of Elfin-EW1X are defined as following picture (mm):

Figure 5. Elfin-EW1X Mechanical Dimension

2.6. RJ45 8PIN Connector

Figure 6. RJ45 8PIN Connector

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Figure 7. EW10 +8PIN Connector

Figure 8. EW11+8PIN Connector

2.7. RJ45 4PIN Connector

Figure 9. RJ45 4PIN Connector

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Figure 10. EW10 +4PIN Connector

Figure 11. EW11+4PIN Connector

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2.8. EW10 Interface Conversion Cable

Figure 12. Interface Conversion Cable

May also make cable according to the following picture.

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Figure 13. Cable Manufacture Guide

2.9. EW11 Interface Conversion Cable

Figure 14. Interface Conversion Cable

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2.10. Fixed Bracket

Figure 15. Fixed Bracket

2.11. Rail Bracket

Figure 16. Rail Bracket

2.12. Bracket

Figure 17. Bracket Size

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Figure 18. Bracket Install Picture

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2.13. Product Installation

Figure 19. Product Installation

2.14. EVK

EVK indluce one Elfin device, one RJ45 Connector and one screw driver.

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Figure 20. EVK Package

2.15. Order Information

Base on customer detailed requirement, Elfin-EW1X provide different configuration version, Details as
below:
Function Power
Type Antenna UART UART Number
Model Input
Elfin-EW10 5~18VDC Wi-Fi Internal RS232 1
Elfin-EW11 5~18VDC Wi-Fi Internal RS485 1
Elfin-EW10-0 5~18VDC Wi-Fi External SMA RS232 1
Elfin-EW11-0 5~18VDC Wi-Fi External SMA RS485 1
Elfin-EW10A 5~36VDC Wi-Fi Internal RS232 1
Elfin-EW11A 5~36VDC Wi-Fi Internal RS485 1
Elfin-EW10A-0 5~36VDC Wi-Fi Extermal SMA RS232 1
Elfin-EW11A-0 5~36VDC Wi-Fi External SMA RS485 1

Figure 21. Elfin-EW1X Product Order Information

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3. NETWORK STRUCTURE
3.1. Wireless Network

Product 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.

<Introductions>

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:

RS232/RS485

IP:10.10.100.254
PLC Device
ink
iL

ink
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Wi-F

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W
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Laptop Phone Tablet

IP:10.10.100.100
IP:10.10.100.101 IP:10.10.100.102

Figure 22. General AP Network

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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.

LAN IP:10.10.100.254
WAN IP:192.168.8.197

RS232/RS485

Server
Server PLC Device

WWW. Network Cloud

on
necti
s Con
s
Wirele

Laptop Phone Tablet

IP:192.168.8.147 IP:192.168.8.148
IP:192.168.8.149
r

Figure 23. 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 24. AP+STA Wireless Network

In this picture, 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.

Notes that:

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.

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Does not support Wi-Fi repeater function that means device works in AP+STA(STA connects to
router), PC connects to device AP, but can not access to internet (If need this router function,
use HF2211/HF2221)

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 25. Configure Wi-Fi Parameter

Figure 26. STA Scan Parameter

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.

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Figure 27. Configure the Wi-Fi Parameter

Figure 28. STA Scan

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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: CONTACT INFORMATION

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Address: Room 1002,Building 1,No.3000,Longdong Avenue,Pudong New
Area,Shanghai,China,201203
Web: www.iotworkshop.com or www.hi-flying.com
Contact:
Sales: [email protected]
Support: [email protected]
Service: [email protected]
Business: [email protected]
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