Black Box LES424A, LES422A, LES421A manual Using the Reset Switch to Initiate a Hardware Reset

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Chapter 6: Operation

6.2 Reset Switch

Figure 6-4 shows the location of the Reset switch on the LES421A, LES422A, and LES424A Hardened Serial Servers.

Reset Switch

Reset Switch

Figure 6-4. Left: top view of the LES421A or LES422A; Right: back view of the LES424A.

The Reset switch is used to:

Initiate a hardware reset.

Enter Console mode.

Reload factory defaults.

6.2.1 Using the Reset Switch to Initiate a Hardware Reset

Hold the Reset switch in for 0 to 2 seconds. The P1 LED illuminates while the switch is being held in. Release the switch in less than two seconds or the Hardened Serial Server will enter Console Mode.

6.2.2 Using the Reset Switch to Enter Console Mode

Hold the Reset switch for between two and ten seconds. The P1 LED illuminates for the first two seconds and the P1 LED goes out, then the P2 LED illuminates until the Reset switch is released. Release the switch in less than 10 seconds or the Hardened Serial Server will reset to factory default settings. The Hardened Serial Server will re-boot and enter Console Mode. LED P1 will be on while the unit is in Console Mode.

6.2.3 Using the Reset Switch to Exit Console Mode

Press the Reset switch for less than two seconds, or remove power from the Hardened Serial Server, wait a few seconds, and turn the power on again. The LEDs go back to their normal states when the device resumes normal operation.

6.2.4 Using the Reset Switch to Reload Factory Default Settings

Hold the Reset switch for more than ten seconds. The P1 LED illuminates for the first two seconds; then the P2 LED illuminates. After 10 seconds the P1 and P2 LEDs will illuminate. When the switch is released, both the P1 and P2 LEDs will go out. The Ready LED will flash quickly while the Hardened Serial Server re-initializes to factory default settings, and then the server will re-boot.

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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 Specifications Specifications GeneralSerial Interface Network Network SpecificationsTCP/UDP Ports Configuration over TCPDimensional Diagrams Specifications Features OverviewOverview Introduction Hardware Description 1 1-Port Hardened Serial Server LES421A What‘s IncludedLES421A components 2 2-Port Hardened Serial Server LES422ALES422A components 3 4-Port Hardened Serial Server LES424ALES424A components Configuration SoftwareInstallation and Initial Setup Installation and SetupConnecting the Power Supply Connecting Hardened Serial Servers to Serial Devices2 RS-422 3 RS-485Ethernet Passthrough Port Installation and Initial Setup Hardened Serial Server ConfigurationConfiguring via the Network using a Browser Direct IP and Virtual COM port connection Hardened Serial Server Operational ConnectionsPaired mode setup Installing and Starting Hardened Serial Server SoftwareDiscovering Hardened Serial Servers Icons Configuring the Hardened Serial ServerHardened Serial Server Information Table Configuration PaneLogging Login Click Login General Configuration page appearsSetting Up the Hardened Serial Server Name and Password Navigating the Configuration PagesChanging the Password Changing the Hardened Serial Servers NameSetting Up IP Addressing Setting Up Dynamic IP AddressingSetting Up Static IP Addressing Setting Up Serial Ports Setting Up Port Network ParametersTCP Configuration Configuring the Hardened Serial Server 11. TCP server settings UDP ConfigurationConfiguring the Hardened Serial Server Setting Up Paired Mode Operation Setting Up Virtual COM Vcom Operation16. IP addresses Configuring the Serial Server Setting Up Advanced Network SettingsConfiguring When Network Connections will be Forced Closed Configuring when Data Packets are Sent Configuring the Hardened Serial Server Saving/Restoring the Configuration Settings Adding Virtual COM Ports Removing Virtual COM Ports Upgrading the Hardened Serial Server Firmware Upgrading the Hardened Serial Server FirmwareDownloading Firmware Files Uploading the Firmware to the Hardened Serial Server Operation Operation LED IndicatorsNetwork at the same IP address Front panel of the LES424A LEDs on the LES424A serial server Using the Reset Switch to Initiate a Hardware Reset Reset SwitchUsing the Reset Switch to Enter Console Mode Using the Reset Switch to Exit Console ModeDiagnostics DiagnosticsTesting a Hardened Serial Server Connection Testing a Hardened Serial Server Connection Testing a Virtual COM PortListing/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 SettingsAppendix B Connector Pinouts Appendix B. Connector Pinouts DB9 M ConnectorTerminal Block Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pinout Blackbox.com Blackbox.com Blackbox.com Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7