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Multi-Interface
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Ethernet Serial Servers
Ethernet Serial Servers
(RS-232/422/485)
(RS-232/422/485)
Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902-3704m
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International Headquarters B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. 707 Dayton Road Ottawa, IL 61350 USA Phone (815) 433-5100 -- General Fax (815) 433-5105 Website: www.bb-elec.com Sales e-mail: orders@bb-elec.com -- Fax (815) 433-5109 Technical Support e-mail: support@bb.elec.com -- Fax (815) 433-5104 European Headquarters B&B Electronics Ltd. Westlink Commercial Park Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland Phone +353 91-792444 -- Fax +353 91-792445 Website: www.bb-europe.com
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2004 B&B Electronics. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photography, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system without written consent. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of B&B Electronics. B&B Electronics shall not be liable for incidental or consequential dam
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CHAPTER 4: USING ESP MANAGER........................................................ 21 HARDWARE SETUP ......................................................................................... 21 Table of Contents Table of Contents SOFTWARE SETUP........................................................................................... 22 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW ................................................................................... 23 Menus......................................
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CHAPTER 7: REMOVING VIRTUAL COM PORTS................................ 49 REMOVING THE VIRTUAL COM PORT WITH ESP MANAGER .......................... 49 REMOVING THE VIRTUAL COM PORT USING DEVICE MANAGER ................... 50 CHAPTER 8: UPGRADING THE SERIAL SERVER FIRMWARE........ 53 DOWNLOADING THE FIRMWARE ..................................................................... 53 UPGRADING VIA ESP MANAGER.................................................................... 53 Preparing t
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Introduction Introduction Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION Features • Multi-interface serial ports o ESP901 and ESP902 Port 1 software selectable for RS- VLINX Models ESP901 and ESP902 Ethernet Serial Servers provide 232, RS-422, RS-485 (DIP Switch selects Console Mode) Ethernet to Serial connections for RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 devices. The ESP901 features a single serial port and the ESP902 features two o ESP902 Port 2 is RS-232 only serial ports. The serial ports
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Introduction Introduction Communication Modes Paired Mode The ESP901 and ESP902 Serial Servers enable communication with serial devices over a LAN or WAN. Serial devices no longer are Paired Mode is also called serial tunneling. In this mode any two serial limited to a physical connection to the PC COM port. They can be devices that can communicate with a serial link will be able to installed anywhere on the LAN using TCP/IP or UDP/IP communicate using two Serial Servers and the LAN
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Introduction Introduction Software Installation Serial Server Quick Start Guide Using the CD included with the Serial Server, install the VLINX ESP Manager software on the configuring computer. For descriptive purposes this Quick Start Guide considers a typical configuration consisting of a PC connected via an Ethernet LAN to an Serial Server Configuration ESP901 or ESP902 Serial Server connected to the RS-232 port of a serial device. Step 1: Open the ESP Manager software. It will
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Introduction Introduction Step 5: Re-enter Server Properties to verify the changes have taken effect, or to view/change the configuration of other ports. Each port must be configured separately. Install Virtual COM Ports on PC Step 1: From the Windows Start menu, run the Install Virtual COM Ports utility included with the VLINX software, Step 2: Search for all servers on the network Step 3: Select a port and map it to an unused COM port (e.g. Port 15). Configure it for TCP protocol
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Making Hardware Connections Making Hardware Connections Indicator Lights Chapter 2: MAKING THE HARDWARE Chapter 2: MAKING THE HARDWARE Light Indication CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Power Red - power is applied Link Yellow – 10BaseT Ethernet connection established Green – 100BaseTX Ethernet connection established Package Checklist Ready Flashing Green – system is ready Figure 5. Indicator Lights ESP901 and ESP902 Serial Servers are shipped with the following items included: Ethe
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Making Hardware Connections Making Hardware Connections DIP Switches Serial Ports A triple DIP (dual inline package) switch allows the Serial Server to be placed into Console Mode. When all three switches are moved into The ESP901 has one serial port. The port can be configured as a the ON position the Serial Server enters Console Mode, allowing Console Mode connection or as an RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 configuration of the Serial Server (using an RS-232 connection interface to the Serial
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Making Hardware Connections Making Hardware Connections Default Mode RS-422 Mode In RS-422 Mode the currently selected serial port is configured as an When Default Mode is selected and the server properties are Updated RS-422 interface supporting four RS-422 signal channels with full (Saved) all the configuration settings return to their default values. duplex operation for Receive, Transmit, RTS (Request To Send) and CTS (Clear To Send). The data lines are differential pairs (A & B) in
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Making Hardware Connections Making Hardware Connections Serial Server Serial Port Connector Pin-outs Pin-outs for RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 operation are shown below. DB-9M RS-232 DTE RS-422 RS-485 Pin Signal Name 1 Carrier Detect DCD In RXDA ( −) -- 2 Receive Data RXD In RXDB (+) -- 3 Transmit Data TXD Out TXDB (+) Data B (+) 4 Data Terminal Ready DTR Out TXDA ( −) Data A ( −) 5 Signal Ground GND --- GND GND 6 Data Set Ready DSR In CTSA ( −) -- 7 Request To Send RTS Out CTSB (+) -
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Installing the VLINX ESP Software Installing the VLINX ESP Software Chapter 3: INSTALLING THE VLINX Chapter 3: INSTALLING THE VLINX ESP SOFTWARE ESP SOFTWARE Figure 13. The Install Shield Wizard Window The Windows-based ESP Manager and Virtual COM Port software Step 2: When the VLINX ESP Setup window appears, click Next. makes configuration fast and easy. If using Windows, installing the ESP Manager software and setting up virtual COM ports to configure the Serial Server is recomm
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Installing the VLINX ESP Software Installing the VLINX ESP Software The recommended procedure is to Remove all installed components first. Once the software has been removed, Install the new software. Opening the ESP Manager Step 5: If the Serial Server is not already connected to the network or to the Ethernet port on the computer, connect it. Set all the DIP switches to the OFF position. Apply power. The Power indicator should light red, the Link light should indicate which type of Et
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Using ESP Manager Using ESP Manager Chapter 4: USING ESP MANAGER Chapter 4: USING ESP MANAGER The ESP Manager software allows: • Searching for servers connected to the network • Displaying and changing the configuration of those servers • Installing virtual COM ports on a computer • Displaying and configuring virtual COM ports • Uninstalling virtual COM ports on a computer • Upgrading the Serial Server firmware • Monitoring Port Status • Saving and Loading Configuration File
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Using ESP Manager Using ESP Manager • Searching Server - Searches for Serial Servers on the network and brings back configuration information that will be displayed in the Server Properties window. • Uninstall Virtual COM - Allows virtual COM ports to be uninstalled from the ESP Manager window. • Monitor Port Status - Brings up a screen that displays the following information associated with the selected serial port: o Serial TX: Displays the number of bytes of data sent to the seria
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Using ESP Manager Using ESP Manager Exit • Port - Displays the port number for each Serial Server port. • Allows you to Exit the ESP Manager program • Flow Control - Indicates what type of flow control is configured for each port. Help • Status - Indicates whether each port is currently In Use or Not • Accesses the About vcomui dialogue box, which indicates the Used. software version number Status Bar Server Icons Pane Displays the current status of the software in the bottom, l
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Using ESP Manager Using ESP Manager Step 5: Enter the IP Address assigned to the desired Serial Server or click Search all reachable servers, then OK. IP Address is used to find Serial Server units that are not on the same subnet. (Routers on the network will block the standard broadcast used to find servers if Search all reachable servers is selected.) The user must set an IP address that conforms to the LAN addressing scheme. The Searching window is shown until all active Serial
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Using ESP Manager Using ESP Manager Figure 26. The Restarting Dialogue Box After eight seconds a dialogue box will ask whether you want to search for all reachable servers again. Figure 27. The Server Search Dialogue Box While the Serial Server is searching for all reachable servers the following dialogue box appears: Figure 28. The Search VLINX ESP Dialogue Box After that port has been updated you may want to re-enter Server Properties to verify the changes have taken effect, o
