B&B Electronics RS-422, RS-485, RS-232 Installing the Vlinx ESP Software, Software Installation

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Chapter 3: INSTALLING THE VLINX ESP SOFTWARE

The Windows-based ESP Manager and Virtual COM Port software makes configuration fast and easy. If using Windows, installing the ESP Manager software and setting up virtual COM ports to configure the Serial Server is recommended.

Software Installation

The VLINX ESP software includes:

ESP Manager

Install Virtual COM Ports

Uninstall Virtual COM Ports

Automatic Installation

Step 1a: Inserting the VLINX CD in the CD-ROM should automatically launch the Install Shield Wizard.

Manual Installation

Step 1b: To manually start the software installation, from the Windows Desktop, click Start button. At the Run command line type D:start.exe then click OK. (D: is the drive letter for the CD ROM.)

Figure 12. The Run Dialogue Box

The Install Shield Wizard window will be displayed.

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Figure 13. The Install Shield Wizard Window

Step 2: When the VLINX ESP Setup window appears, click Next.

Figure 14. VLINX ESP Setup Window

Figure 15. The Choose Destination Window

Step 3: When Choose Destination Location appears, click Next. The installation progress will be shown until complete.

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Contents Multi-Interface Ethernet Serial Servers Manual Documentation Number ESP901-9024105m Table of Contents Using Console Mode Introduction FeaturesVirtual COM Mode Direct IP ModePaired Mode Communication ModesSoftware Installation Hardware SetupSerial Server Configuration Serial Server Quick Start GuideCheck Communications Install Virtual COM Ports on PCESP901/ESP902 Connections, Indicators and Reset Switch Package ChecklistMaking the Hardware Connections Serial Server/Port Operational Modes DIP SwitchesSerial Ports Upgrade Mode Console ModeRS-232 Mode RS-422 ModeDTE Serial Server Serial Port Connector Pin-outsSoftware Installation Installing the Vlinx ESP SoftwareAutomatic Installation Manual InstallationOpening the ESP Manager Updating an Existing InstallationHardware Setup Using ESP ManagerSoftware Setup Menus Software OverviewServer Icons Pane Search for ServersSerial Server / Virtual COM Lists Status BarSearch Vlinx ESP Dialogue Box Configure Server PropertiesRestarting Dialogue Box Password Configuring the Serial Server PropertiesDescription of the Server Properties Server NameNetmask IP AddressGateway MAC AddressTCP Alive Timeout Serial TimeoutConnection Mode Flow ControlUpdate/Save Serial Port ModePort Status TCP/UDP PortFollowing dialogue box will appear Web Server Virtual COM Port Installation Installing Virtual COM PortsWindows Logo Testing Window Matching the Serial Server and Virtual COM Port SettingsVlinx ESP COM3 Properties Window Removing Virtual COM Ports Removing the Virtual COM Port using Device ManagerRemoving the Virtual COM port with ESP Manager Control Panel Window Downloading the Firmware Upgrading the Serial Server FirmwareUpgrading Via ESP Manager Preparing the SoftwareConsole Mode Setup Using Console ModeNavigating the Configuration Menus Saving and Restarting the Configuration Using a PasswordSetting Server Properties Using the WEB ServerWeb Server Operation Configuration Using Telnet Using TelnetNavigating the Configuration Menu Telnet Configuration Screens ESP901 and ESP902 Technical DataDhcp RS-232 Straight-through Cable Connections Serial Server DB-9 Pin-outs in RS-232 ModeRS-232 Crossover null modem Cable Connections RS-232 DTE Loopback Connections RS-232 Crossover DB-9 to DB-25 Conversion ConnectionsAppendix B RS-422 Connections Serial Server DB-9 Pin-outs in RS-422 ModeLoopback Connections for RS-422 Appendix C RS-485 Connections Serial Server DB-9 Pin-out in RS-485 ModeCrossover Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-out Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-outElectronics October
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