Black Box LES422A, LES421A manual Front panel of the LES424A LEDs on the LES424A serial server

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Figure 6-3. Front panel of the LES424A.

Table 6-3. LEDs on the LES424A serial server.

Number in Figure

 

 

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LED Indicator

Description

 

 

 

1

(1) Power LED

The Power LED illuminates when 10 to 58 VDC power is applied to either power connector.

 

 

 

2

(1) Ready LED

The Ready LED (green) illuminates continuously while the unit is initializing. It flashes once per second

 

when the system is operating correctly. If the LED is not flashing, it indicates that something is wrong

 

 

(e.g. another device on the network at the same IP address).

 

 

 

3

(2) Ethernet Speed LEDs

Lights green when the Ethernet connection is operating at 100 Mbps.

Off when the connection is operating at 10 Mbps.

 

 

 

 

 

4

(2) Ethernet Link LEDs

Lights when a connection is made.

Flashes when there is data traffic on the Ethernet link.

 

 

 

 

 

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(4) Serial Port LEDs (P1, P2, P3, and P4)

Each serial port has an associated LED. Serial Port LEDs flash (green) when data is being transmitted or

received on the serial ports. When the LED is illuminated, it indicates the serial port is open.

 

 

 

 

 

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(1) Reset switch

A recessed momentary Reset switch is located on the side of the enclosure. To activate the switch,

insert a small plastic tool through the hole in the enclosure and press lightly.

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: LEDs on the Hardened Serial Server are also used to indicate various Reset modes, as described in the following section.

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Contents 4-Port Hardened Serial Servers Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this ManualFCC and IC RFI Statements NOM Statement Table of Contents Table of Contents Serial Interface SpecificationsSpecifications General Network Specifications NetworkConfiguration over TCP TCP/UDP PortsDimensional Diagrams Specifications Overview Introduction FeaturesOverview What‘s Included Hardware Description 1 1-Port Hardened Serial Server LES421A2 2-Port Hardened Serial Server LES422A LES421A components3 4-Port Hardened Serial Server LES424A LES422A componentsConfiguration Software LES424A componentsInstallation and Setup Installation and Initial SetupConnecting the Power Supply Connecting Hardened Serial Servers to Serial DevicesEthernet Passthrough Port 2 RS-4223 RS-485 Configuring via the Network using a Browser Installation and Initial SetupHardened Serial Server Configuration Hardened Serial Server Operational Connections Direct IP and Virtual COM port connectionInstalling and Starting Hardened Serial Server Software Paired mode setupDiscovering Hardened Serial Servers Configuring the Hardened Serial Server IconsConfiguration Pane Hardened Serial Server Information TableLogin Click Login General Configuration page appears LoggingNavigating the Configuration Pages Setting Up the Hardened Serial Server Name and PasswordChanging the Password Changing the Hardened Serial Servers NameSetting Up Static IP Addressing Setting Up IP AddressingSetting Up Dynamic IP Addressing TCP Configuration Setting Up Serial PortsSetting Up Port Network Parameters Configuring the Hardened Serial Server UDP Configuration 11. TCP server settingsConfiguring the Hardened Serial Server Setting Up Virtual COM Vcom Operation Setting Up Paired Mode Operation16. IP addresses Configuring When Network Connections will be Forced Closed Configuring the Serial ServerSetting Up Advanced Network Settings Configuring when Data Packets are Sent Configuring the Hardened Serial Server Saving/Restoring the Configuration Settings Adding Virtual COM Ports Removing Virtual COM Ports Downloading Firmware Files Upgrading the Hardened Serial Server FirmwareUpgrading the Hardened Serial Server Firmware Uploading the Firmware to the Hardened Serial Server Operation LED Indicators OperationNetwork at the same IP address Front panel of the LES424A LEDs on the LES424A serial server Reset Switch Using the Reset Switch to Initiate a Hardware ResetUsing the Reset Switch to Enter Console Mode Using the Reset Switch to Exit Console ModeTesting a Hardened Serial Server Connection DiagnosticsDiagnostics Testing a Virtual COM Port Testing a Hardened Serial Server ConnectionListing/Descriptions of Hardened Serial Server Settings Listing/Descriptions of Hardened Serial Server SettingsListing/Descriptions of Hardened Serial Server Settings TCP/IP properties OFF Listing/Descriptions of Hardened Serial Server Settings Listing/Descriptions of Hardened Serial Server Settings Appendix a Default Server Settings Appendix A. Default Server SettingsTerminal Block Appendix B Connector PinoutsAppendix B. Connector Pinouts DB9 M Connector Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pinout Blackbox.com Blackbox.com Blackbox.com Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7