B&B Electronics Multi-Interface Ethernet Serial Servers, RS-485 Using ESP Manager, Hardware Setup

Using ESP Manager

Chapter 4: USING ESP MANAGER

The ESP Manager software allows:

•Searching for servers connected to the network

•Displaying and changing the configuration of those servers

•Installing virtual COM ports on a computer

•Displaying and configuring virtual COM ports

•Uninstalling virtual COM ports on a computer

•Upgrading the Serial Server firmware

•Monitoring Port Status

•Saving and Loading Configuration Files

Hardware Setup

Step 1: Connect the Serial Server to the LAN or to a computer Ethernet port. Set all the DIP switches on the Serial Server to the OFF position

Figure 19. Ethernet Connection via a LAN

Using ESP Manager

Figure 20. Direct Ethernet Connection using a Crossover Cable

Note:

Use an Ethernet Crossover Cable if connecting directly to a computer

LAN card.

Step 2: Apply power. The red Power indicator will light, the Link indicator lights when an Ethernet connection is made, and the Ready indicator will flash.

Software Setup

Step 3. To run the ESP Manager, from the Windows Desktop click:

Start → Programs → B&B Electronics → VLINX → ESP Servers → VLINX ESP Manager

As soon as the ESP Manager opens it will initiate Searching Server and after a few seconds the Serial Server List will display all (ESP90x) Serial Servers on the network.