B&B Electronics ES1AE manual Configure the ES1A

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Getting Started

6.Configure the ES1A

In the Configuration, Serial Ports page select the Port Profile you require for use with your application (E.g. RealPort for virtual COM port, TCP Server, UDP server, Serial Bridge, etc)

Configure the serial port settings for the selected Port Profile (E.g. In TCP Sockets select client or server, TCP port numbers, etc.) Also configure baud rate, data bits, etc in Basic Serial Settings.

Configure any required alarms and notification

If RealPort profile was selected (virtual COM port) do the next step (Set up VCOM)

7.Set up VCOM (if using the RealPort profile)

Start the RealPort software wizard (located on the included CD)

Select Add a New Device

Select your ES1A from the list

Select an unused COM port number

Follow the wizard to set up a virtual COM port

8.Communicate

Configure and then start your application

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Contents Mini Ethernet to RS-232 Converter Model ES1AEManual Documentation Number ES1AE-2907m International Headquarters Page Manual Documentation Number ES1AE-2907m pn7041-rev002 Page Table of Contents Managing the ES1A Manual Documentation Number ES1AE-2907m Pn7041-rev002 Iii Manual Documentation Number ES1AE-2907m pn7041-rev002 Features IntroductionPaired Mode Communication ModesDirect IP Virtual COM PortOther Communications Modes 4Manual Documentation Number ES1A -2907m pn7041-rev002 Package Checklist Hardware OverviewIndicators, Switches and Connectors Reset SwitchEthernet Port Connector Link Integrity LED Yellow Connecting the Hardware Serial Port Connector Power Connector Configuration Connections8Manual Documentation Number ES1A -2907m pn7041-rev002 Check the contents of your ES1A package. It should contain… Getting StartedConfigure the ES1A Configuring the IP Address Using the Discovery SoftwareConfiguring the ES1A Logging Out Using the Web Configuration and Management InterfaceLogging Using Tutorial and Help Configuring Network SettingsAdvanced Network Settings IP SettingsNetwork Services Settings Configuring the Serial Port Port Profile SettingsRealPort TCP Sockets UDP Sockets UDP Client Settings Basic Serial Settings Advanced Serial SettingsAlarm Conditions Configuring Alarms and NotificationAlarm Notification Settings Alarm Destinations Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface System Settings Using Remote ManagementManaging the ES1A Managing Users and PermissionsConfiguring User Access and Permissions Adding New UsersConnections Managing Serial Ports and ConnectionsSerial Ports Managing the ES1A Using Administrative Features Factory Default SettingsBackup/Restore Update FirmwareSerial System InformationGeneral Serial Port Diagnostics NetworkReboot Configuring the Serial Port for RealPort Using RealPortConfiguring the IP Address Adding a Virtual COM Port using RealPort Removing a Virtual COM Port using RealPortUpdating RealPort Using RealPort Appendix a Default Configuration Settings TCPDefault Configuration Settings Appendix B Product Specifications Manual CD-ROM diskProduct Specifications Appendix C Dimensional Diagrams Dimensional Diagram of the ES1AAppendix D RS-232 Connections DTERJ-45 Pin Signal Wire Color Appendix E Network Connections