Lantronix TS-DDH manual Ethernet to Serial Converter, Installation and Setup

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any TigerStop Level 2 (TigerSet) or higher TigerLink version 5.0 or higher
any Ethernet network

ESC

Ethernet to Serial Converter

Description and Use

The ESC is an Ethernet-RS232 adapter that lets you plug

 

TigerStop into an ethernet network, eliminating the need for

 

a serial port on your computer or a short haul modem, and

 

permitting communication with TigerStop across your

 

network.

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System Specification

The ESC consists of a white adapter box (Fig. 1) and its power cord. The adapter box has two DB9 serial ports, allowing one ESC to connect to two separate TigerStops and to communicate with each one separately. One serial cable is included.

There are two ports on the ESC, permitting simultaneous downloads to each of the two TigerStops. TheESC is compatible with

The connection to the TigerStop requires a straight-through serial cable with a male DB9 connector on one end, and a female DB9 connector on the other end. This is the standard cable used to connect a TigerStop to a computer, and is available at any electronics or computer store.

The connection to the network requires a standard straight-through CAT5[e] Ethernet cable with standard RJ45 connectors on each end. This is also available at any electronics or computer store.

Installation and Setup

Controller Setup

On TigerStops sideof the installation, the controller has no specific setup requirements, but the user must know the controller s baud rate. The default setting is 115200, but this can be checked or changed in the Service Menu.

To access the Service Menu and change the baud rate

1.At the Ready screen hold down at the same time and then quickly release.

The screen prompts you for a password .

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Contents TigerStop Manual Table Of Contents Ethernet to Serial Converter Installation and SetupSoftware Setup ESC Hardware SetupUse Computer SetupMaintenance ESC TroubleshootingIf the CD launches automatically, continue at step Ethernet Device InstallerWizard displays the Installation Complete screen Fig Run Ethernet Device Installer Assign the IP Address and Network Class Run Ethernet Device InstallerPage Configure the Ethernet Adaptor Configure Device screen displays Configure Device screen reappears Ethernet Redirector Ethernet Redirector Install the Redirector from the CDLaunch the Redirector Page Confirm Hardware Connections ESC TroubleshootingConfirm Software Settings Follow these steps in case of a communications failureSerial Extender Hook Up Serial Extender