B&B Electronics 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 Model ES1A Mini Ethernet to RS-232 ConverterManual Documentation Number ES1A-2907m International Headquarters Page Manual Documentation Number ES1A-2907m pn6909-rev003 Page Table of Contents Managing the ES1A Manual Documentation Number ES1A-2907m Pn6909-rev003 Iii Manual Documentation Number ES1A-2907m pn6909-rev003 Introduction FeaturesPage Communication Modes Paired ModeDirect IP Virtual COM PortOther Communications Modes 3Manual Documentation Number ES1A -2907mpn6909-rev003 Hardware Overview Package ChecklistReset Switch Indicators, Switches and ConnectorsEthernet Port Connector Link Integrity LED YellowSerial Port Connector Connecting the HardwarePower Connector Configuration ConnectionsHardware Overview Getting Started Check the contents of your ES1A package. It should contain…Configure the ES1A Using the Discovery Software Configuring the IP AddressConfiguring the IP Address Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface LoggingLogging Out Configuring Network Settings Using Tutorial and HelpIP Settings Network Services SettingsAdvanced Network Settings Port Profile Settings Configuring the Serial PortRealPort TCP Sockets UDP Sockets UDP Client Settings Advanced Serial Settings Basic Serial SettingsConfiguring Alarms and Notification Alarm Notification SettingsAlarm Conditions Alarm Destinations Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Using Remote Management System SettingsManaging the ES1A Managing Users and PermissionsAdding New Users Configuring User Access and PermissionsManaging Serial Ports and Connections Serial PortsConnections Managing the ES1A Factory Default Settings Using Administrative FeaturesBackup/Restore Update FirmwareSystem Information GeneralSerial Network Serial Port DiagnosticsReboot Using RealPort Configuring the IP AddressConfiguring the Serial Port for RealPort Removing a Virtual COM Port using RealPort Adding a Virtual COM Port using RealPortUpdating RealPort Using RealPort TCP Appendix a Default Configuration SettingsDefault Configuration Settings Manual CD-ROM disk Appendix B Product SpecificationsProduct Specifications Dimensional Diagram of the ES1A Appendix C Dimensional DiagramsDTE Appendix D RS-232 ConnectionsAppendix E Network Connections RJ-45 Pin Signal Wire Color