B&B Electronics RS-485, RS-422, RS-232 manual Install Virtual COM Ports on PC, Check Communications

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Introduction

Step 5: Re-enter Server Properties to verify the changes have taken effect, or to view/change the configuration of other ports. Each port must be configured separately.

Install Virtual COM Ports on PC

Step 1: From the Windows Start menu, run the Install Virtual COM Ports utility included with the VLINX software,

Step 2: Search for all servers on the network

Step 3: Select a port and map it to an unused COM port (e.g. Port 15). Configure it for TCP protocol and the appropriate IP address (determined in the last section).

Figure 4. Configuring the Virtual COM Port

Check Communications

Step 1: From the Windows Start menu, run HyperTerminal

Step 2: Configure HyperTerminal to connect using the COM port configured in the last section (e.g. Port 15).

Step 3: Set Baud Rate, Data/Parity/Stop, and Flow Control to match the configuration of the serial device connected to the Serial Server serial port.

Step 4: Communications with the serial device should now be operational.

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Multi-Interface Ethernet Serial Servers Manual Documentation Number ESP901-9024105m Table of Contents Using Console Mode Features IntroductionDirect IP Mode Virtual COM ModePaired Mode Communication ModesHardware Setup Software InstallationSerial Server Configuration Serial Server Quick Start GuideInstall Virtual COM Ports on PC Check CommunicationsMaking the Hardware Connections Package ChecklistESP901/ESP902 Connections, Indicators and Reset Switch Serial Ports DIP SwitchesSerial Server/Port Operational Modes Console Mode Upgrade ModeRS-232 Mode RS-422 ModeSerial Server Serial Port Connector Pin-outs DTEInstalling the Vlinx ESP Software Software InstallationAutomatic Installation Manual InstallationUpdating an Existing Installation Opening the ESP ManagerSoftware Setup Using ESP ManagerHardware Setup Software Overview MenusSearch for Servers Server Icons PaneSerial Server / Virtual COM Lists Status BarConfigure Server Properties Search Vlinx ESP Dialogue BoxRestarting Dialogue Box Configuring the Serial Server Properties PasswordDescription of the Server Properties Server NameIP Address NetmaskGateway MAC AddressSerial Timeout TCP Alive TimeoutConnection Mode Flow ControlSerial Port Mode Update/SavePort Status TCP/UDP PortFollowing dialogue box will appear Web Server Installing Virtual COM Ports Virtual COM Port InstallationMatching the Serial Server and Virtual COM Port Settings Windows Logo Testing WindowVlinx ESP COM3 Properties Window Removing the Virtual COM port with ESP Manager Removing the Virtual COM Port using Device ManagerRemoving Virtual COM Ports Control Panel Window Upgrading the Serial Server Firmware Downloading the FirmwareUpgrading Via ESP Manager Preparing the SoftwareNavigating the Configuration Menus Using Console ModeConsole Mode Setup Using a Password Saving and Restarting the ConfigurationUsing the WEB Server Setting Server PropertiesWeb Server Operation Navigating the Configuration Menu Using TelnetConfiguration Using Telnet Telnet Configuration Screens Technical Data ESP901 and ESP902Dhcp RS-232 Crossover null modem Cable Connections Serial Server DB-9 Pin-outs in RS-232 ModeRS-232 Straight-through Cable Connections RS-232 Crossover DB-9 to DB-25 Conversion Connections RS-232 DTE Loopback ConnectionsSerial Server DB-9 Pin-outs in RS-422 Mode Appendix B RS-422 ConnectionsLoopback Connections for RS-422 Serial Server DB-9 Pin-out in RS-485 Mode Appendix C RS-485 ConnectionsStandard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-out Crossover Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-outElectronics October
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