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Making Hardware Connections
DIP Switches
A triple DIP (dual inline package) switch allows the Serial Server to be placed into Console Mode. When all three switches are moved into the ON position the Serial Server enters Console Mode, allowing configuration of the Serial Server (using an
Figure 7.The Console Mode (Server) Screen in the HyperTerminal Window
When any of the DIP switches are switched back to the OFF position, the Serial Server will revert to the mode it was in before Console Mode.
Note:
The Serial Server can be put into Console mode using either of two methods:
1.Switching all the DIP switches to the ON position
2.With any DIP switch in the OFF position set the Server Properties Console Mode field to Console and Update/Save the configuration
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Making Hardware Connections
Serial Ports
The ESP901 has one serial port. The port can be configured as a Console Mode connection or as an
The ESP902 has two serial ports. Port 1 operates the same as the ESP901 serial port. Port 2 on the ESP902 is an
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Serial Port
Figure 8. The ESP901 Serial Port Connector
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Figure 9. The ESP902 Serial Port Connectors
Serial Server/Port Operational Modes
Using the ESP Manager the Serial Server can be put into Console Mode, Default Mode or Upgrade Mode. The serial ports can be configured for
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