B&B Electronics Multi-Interface Ethernet Serial Servers, RS-485, RS-422, RS-232 Table of Contents

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

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FEATURES

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COMMUNICATION MODES

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Direct IP Mode

3

Virtual COM Mode

3

Paired Mode

4

Heart Beat

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SERIAL SERVER QUICK START GUIDE

5

Hardware Setup

5

Software Installation

6

Serial Server Configuration

6

Install Virtual COM Ports on PC

7

Check Communications

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CHAPTER 2: MAKING THE HARDWARE CONNECTIONS

9

PACKAGE CHECKLIST

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ESP901/ESP902 CONNECTIONS, INDICATORS AND RESET SWITCH

9

Indicator Lights

10

Ethernet Connector

10

Power Connector

10

Reset Button

10

DIP Switches

11

Serial Ports

12

SERIAL SERVER/PORT OPERATIONAL MODES

12

Default Mode

13

Console Mode

13

Upgrade Mode

13

RS-232 Mode

13

RS-422 Mode

14

RS-485 Mode

14

SERIAL SERVER SERIAL PORT CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS

15

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING THE VLINX ESP SOFTWARE

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

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Automatic Installation

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Manual Installation

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Updating an Existing Installation

19

Opening the ESP Manager

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CHAPTER 4: USING ESP MANAGER

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HARDWARE SETUP

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SOFTWARE SETUP

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SOFTWARE OVERVIEW

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Menus

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Server Icons Pane

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Serial Server / Virtual COM Lists

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Status Bar

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SEARCH FOR SERVERS

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CONFIGURE SERVER PROPERTIES

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CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE SERIAL SERVER PROPERTIES. 31

 

DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVER PROPERTIES

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Server Name

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Serial Number

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Password

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DHCP

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IP Address

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Netmask

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Gateway

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MAC Address

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Version & Date

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Link Status

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Server Serial Port

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Baud Rate

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Data/Parity/Stop

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Flow Control

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TCP/UDP Protocol

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Serial Timeout

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TCP Alive Timeout

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Connection Mode

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Delimiter HEX 1 and Delimiter HEX 2

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Force Transmit

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Port Status

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TCP/UDP Port

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Serial Port Mode

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Connection At

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Max Connection

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Remote IP Address

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Update/Save

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CHAPTER 6: INSTALLING VIRTUAL COM PORTS

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VIRTUAL COM PORT INSTALLATION

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MATCHING THE SERIAL SERVER AND VIRTUAL COM PORT SETTINGS

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Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_4105m

B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com

B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com

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Contents
Multi-Interface Ethernet Serial Servers Manual Documentation Number ESP901-9024105m Table of Contents Using Console Mode Introduction FeaturesCommunication Modes Direct IP ModeVirtual COM Mode Paired ModeSerial Server Quick Start Guide Hardware SetupSoftware Installation Serial Server ConfigurationCheck Communications Install Virtual COM Ports on PCPackage Checklist ESP901/ESP902 Connections, Indicators and Reset SwitchMaking the Hardware Connections DIP Switches Serial Server/Port Operational ModesSerial Ports RS-422 Mode Console ModeUpgrade Mode RS-232 ModeDTE Serial Server Serial Port Connector Pin-outsManual Installation Installing the Vlinx ESP SoftwareSoftware Installation Automatic InstallationOpening the ESP Manager Updating an Existing InstallationUsing ESP Manager Hardware SetupSoftware Setup Menus Software OverviewStatus Bar Search for ServersServer Icons Pane Serial Server / Virtual COM ListsSearch Vlinx ESP Dialogue Box Configure Server PropertiesRestarting Dialogue Box Server Name Configuring the Serial Server PropertiesPassword Description of the Server PropertiesMAC Address IP AddressNetmask GatewayFlow Control Serial TimeoutTCP Alive Timeout Connection ModeTCP/UDP Port Serial Port ModeUpdate/Save Port StatusFollowing 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 the Virtual COM Port using Device Manager Removing Virtual COM PortsRemoving the Virtual COM port with ESP Manager Control Panel Window Preparing the Software Upgrading the Serial Server FirmwareDownloading the Firmware Upgrading Via ESP ManagerUsing Console Mode Console Mode SetupNavigating the Configuration Menus Saving and Restarting the Configuration Using a PasswordSetting Server Properties Using the WEB ServerWeb Server Operation Using Telnet Configuration Using TelnetNavigating the Configuration Menu Telnet Configuration Screens ESP901 and ESP902 Technical DataDhcp Serial Server DB-9 Pin-outs in RS-232 Mode RS-232 Straight-through Cable ConnectionsRS-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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