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LES401A
LES402A
LES404A
1-, 2-, and 4-Port Industrial Ethernet Serial Servers
Connect RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 devices
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BL A CK BOX
to an Ethernet network.
Access the serial ports over a LAN/WAN using Direct IP Mode, Virtual COM
Port, or Paired Mode connections.
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Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc. VT100 is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. HyperTerminal is a registered trademark of Hilgraeve, Inc. Internet Explorer, Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners. We‘re here to help!
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FCC and NOM Statement Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference Statements This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause inter ference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of F
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NOM Statement Instrucciones de Seguridad (Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement) 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas. 4. T odas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas. 5. El aparato
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Serial Server Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................................................................. 7 1. Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................... 10 1.1 General ................................................................................................
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Table of Contents 5.4 Search for Servers .......................................................................................................................................... 30 5.5 Configure Server Properties ........................................................................................................................... 31 6. Configuring the Serial Server Properties .............................................................................................................
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Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide For descriptive purposes, this Quick Start Guide considers a typical configuration consisting of a PC connected via an Ethernet LAN to a 2-Port Industrial Serial Server connected to the RS-232 port of a serial device. Hardware Setup Figure QS-1. Typical hardware setup. Step 1: Connect the Serial Server to the network using a standard network cable. Step 2: Connect the Serial Server to the RS-232 port on the serial device. NOTE: If the serial device is con
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Quick Start Guide Figure QS-2. The Server Properties window. Step 3: Change the Server Properties as required. • Enable DHCP to allow the Serial Server to generate its own IP address OR • Obtain appropriate static IP, netmask, and gateway addresses from your Network Administrator (recommended). • Set the Serial Port Mode property to RS-232 to match the serial device connected to the Serial Server. • S et Baud Rate, Data/Parity/Stop, and Flow Control to match the configuration of the serial d
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Quick Start Guide Check Communications Step 1: From the Windows Start menu, run HyperTerminal. Step 2: Configure HyperTerminal to connect using the COM port configured in the last section (for example, Port 15). Step 3: Set Baud Rate, Data/Parity/Stop, and Flow Control to match the configuration of the serial device connected to the Serial Server serial port. Step 4: Communications with the serial device should now be operational. 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.
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Chapter 1: Specifications 1. Specifications 1.1 General Approvals — FCC, IP30 case ™ Configuration Options — Console mode: Using RS-232 with VT100 emulation; Telnet mode: Using HyperTerminal with VT100 emulation; ® ® Serial Server Manager: Windows 98/ME/2000/2003 Server/XP, Windows NT, Windows Vista ; ® Web server: Using Internet Explorer Web browser Data Rate — 110 bps to 230.4 kbps I/P Port Addresses — 5300: Heartbeat and Configuration setting in TCP mode (that is, Pair mode); 8888: Se
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Chapter 1: Specifications Power Requirements — 8 VAC to 24 VAC or 9 VDC to 48 VDC Power consumption: LES401A: 320 mA @ 12 VDC, LES402A: 340 mA @ 12VDC, LES404A: 360 mA @ 12 VDC; Power supply start-up time: ≤24 ms Power connector: Terminal block Size — 1.75"H x 6.1"W x 4.1"D (4.46 x 15.52 x 10.46 cm) 1.2 Default Settings Baud Rate — 9600 Data/Stop — 8–1 Delimiter HEX 1 — 00 Delimiter HEX 2 — 00 DHCP — Disable DIP Switch Settings — 1-Port Serial Server: 1=Run, 2=DB9; 2- or 4-Port Se
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Chapter 1: Specifications Figure 1-1. 1-Port Serial Server dimensions. Figure 1-2. 2-Port Serial Server dimensions. Figure 1-3. 4-Port Serial Server dimensions. Page 12 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com 724-746-5500 | blackbox.com
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Chapter 2: Overview 2. Overview 2.1 Introduction 1-, 2-, and 4-Port Port Industrial Ethernet Serial Servers enable connection of RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 devices to an Ethernet network. You can access the serial ports over a LAN/WAN using Direct IP Mode, Virtual COM Port, or Paired Mode connections. The 10-/100-Mbps Ethernet connection auto-selects 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX and indicates the type of connection with a bi-color link light. These serial servers are built for use in industrial env
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Chapter 2: Overview Figure 2-1. 1-, 2-, and 4-Port Industrial Serial Servers. 2.2 Features • Multi-interface serial ports: The 1-Port Industrial Serial Server features one multi-interface serial port and the choice of standard DB9 M or removable terminal block connections (switch selectable). T he 2-Port Industrial Serial Server features two multi-interface serial ports. The 4-Port Industrial Serial Server features four multi-interface serial ports. All ports are software select
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Chapter 2: Overview • UDP mode allows broadcast to and from multiple IP addresses. • Management access password protected. • Configure the Ethernet and serial port settings using any of four methods: 1. S erial Server Manager Software for Windows enables configuration via a network connection or directly from the Ethernet port of a computer (using an Ethernet crossover cable). 2. Web Server enables configuration via the network using a Web browser. 3. Telnet enables configuration via
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Chapter 2: Overview 2.3.3 Paired Mode Paired Mode is also called serial tunneling. In this mode, any two serial devices that can communicate with a serial link will be able to communicate using two Serial Servers and the LAN. Two Serial Servers are connected to a network, one configured as a TCP or UDP client and the other as a TCP/UDP server. When setting up the server the remote IP address section must contain the address of the client. This will allow the client’s IP address to pass the IP
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-1. 1-Port Serial Server components. Number Component Description 1 (1) terminal block connector Used for DC power. 2 (1) Link LED Lights yellow for 10BASE-T or green for 100BASE-TX. 3 (1) Ready LED Flashes green when the unit is ready to transmit/receive data. 4 (1) Power LED Lights when power to the unit is on. 5 (1) Reset button Press to reset the unit. 6 (1) 2-position DIP switch Selects run or console mode. 7 (1) RJ-45 Ethernet connector Connects to Ethernet. 8 (1
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Chapter 2: Overview Table 2-2 (Continued). 2-Port Serial Server components. Number Component Description 6 (1) 2-position DIP switch Selects run or console mode. 7 (1) RJ-45 Ethernet connector Connects to Ethernet. 8 (2) RX LEDs Light when data is being received at the serial ports. 9 (2) TX LEDs Light when data is being transmitted from the serial ports. 10 (2) DB9 connectors Connect to serial devices. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 8 9 9 10 10 9 8 8 9 10 10 Figure 2-4. 4-Port Serial Serve
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Chapter 3: Hardware Configuration 3. Hardware Configuration 3.1 Serial Server Indicators, Switches, and Connectors 3.1.1 Indicators • One bi-color Link LED (Yellow = 10BASE-T, Green = 100BASE-T) • One green Ready LED (flashing = system ready) • One red Power LED • One red RX LED and one green TX LED for each serial port 3.1.2 Switches Reset A recessed reset switch that enables the unit to be reset. Insert a small plastic tool, press lightly and hold for three seconds. The Link and Ready light
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Chapter 3: Hardware Configuration Power Connector The power connector is a removable terminal block with four terminals. From top to bottom the terminals are: Table 3-1. Power connector. Terminal Connect to Description Negative side of DC power supply (if DC power used). GND Internally, the chassis ground of the serial server is connected to this terminal. Also connect negative side of backup DC power supply (if used). One side of AC power supply (if AC power AC in used) Either AC or DC power
