B&B Electronics ESP904E manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

 

TABLE OF FIGURES

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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

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Virtual COM Mode

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Paired Mode

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Heart Beat

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ESP904 QUICK START GUIDE

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Hardware Setup

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Software Installation

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ESP904 Configuration

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Install Virtual COM Ports on PC

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Check Communications

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ESP904 TECHNICAL DATA

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CHAPTER 2: MAKING THE HARDWARE CONNECTIONS

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PACKAGE CHECKLIST

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ESP904 CONNECTIONS, INDICATORS AND RESET SWITCH

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Indicator Lights

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Ethernet Connector

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Power Connector

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Reset Button

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Serial Ports

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SERIAL PORT OPERATIONAL MODES

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Default Mode

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Console Mode

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Upgrade Mode

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RS-232 Mode

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RS-422 Mode

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RS-485 Mode

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ESP904 SERIAL PORT CONNECTOR PIN-OUTS

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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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CHAPTER 4: USING ESP MANAGER

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HARDWARE SETUP:

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SOFTWARE SETUP:

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Server Icons Section

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Serial Server List

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Virtual COM List

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SEARCHING SERVER

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Server Properties Screen

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CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE ESP904 SERVER PROPERTIES

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DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVER PROPERTIES

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Server Name

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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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Link Status

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Server Serial Port (Select 1 to 4)

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Baud Rate

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Data/Parity/Stop

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Flow Control

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Connection Mode

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TCP/UDP Protocol

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TCP/UDP Port

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Remote IP Address

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Timeout

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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 ESP904 AND VIRTUAL COM PORT SETTINGS

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CHAPTER 7: REMOVING VIRTUAL COM PORTS

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REMOVING THE VIRTUAL COM PORT WITH ESP904 MANAGER

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REMOVING THE VIRTUAL COM PORT USING DEVICE MANAGER

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CHAPTER 8: UPGRADING THE ESP904 FIRMWARE

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DOWNLOADING THE FIRMWARE

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Manual Documentation Number: ESP904-0504

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

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

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Contents RS-232/422/485 Quad-Port Multi-Interface Ethernet Serial ServerInternational Headquarters Table of Contents Using Console Mode Table of Figures DB-9 Pin-out in RS-485 Mode Wire RS-485 ConnectionIntroduction FeaturesDirect IP Mode Virtual COM ModeESP904 Quick Start Guide Paired ModeHardware Setup Software InstallationWhen the parameters have been set, click on Update ESP904 ConfigurationESP904 Technical Data Install Virtual COM Ports on PCCheck Communications Settings Serial Number Configuration Console ModeOptions Telnet Mode Default Server Server NameEthernet Connector Package ChecklistESP904 Connections, Indicators and Reset Switch Indicator LightsSerial Port Operational Modes RS-232 Mode RS-422 ModeRS-485 Mode ESP904 Serial Port Connector Pin-outs DB-9M RS-232RS-422 RS-485 Manual Installation Installing the Vlinx ESP SoftwareSoftware Installation Automatic InstallationInstall Shield Wizard Complete Window Using ESP Manager Hardware SetupSoftware Setup Serial Server List Server Icons SectionSearching Server Virtual COM ListServer Properties Screen Vcomui Window Configuring the ESP904 Server PropertiesDescription of the Server Properties Baud Rate Connection ModeTimeout Server Serial Port Select 1 toUpdate/Save Virtual COM Port Installation Installing Virtual COM PortsWindows Logo Testing Window Matching the ESP904 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 ESP904 Manager Control Panel Window Upgrading Via ESP904 Manager Upgrading the ESP904Firmware Downloading the FirmwareUpgrading in Progress Using Console Mode Console Mode SetupNavigating the Configuration Menu Saving and Restarting the Configuration Using a PasswordSetting Server Properties Using the WEB ServerRS-232 Crossover null modem Cable Connections ESP904 DB-9 Pin-outs in RS-232 ModeAppendix a RS-232 Connections RS-232 Straight-through Cable ConnectionsRS-232 DTE Loopback Connections RS-232 Crossover DB-9 to DB-25 Conversion ConnectionsAppendix B RS-422 Connections ESP904 DB-9 Pin-outs in RS-422 ModeLoopback Connections for RS-422 Pin ESP904 DB-9 Pin-out in RS-485 ModeAppendix C RS-485 Connections RS-485 DirectionCrossover Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-out RJ-45 Pin Signal Wire ColorAppendix D Network Connections Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-out

ESP904E, ESP904 specifications

B&B Electronics has established itself as a leader in developing innovative communication and networking solutions, and the ESP904 and ESP904E models are perfect examples of this commitment to excellence. These devices are designed specifically for Serial to Ethernet/IP communication, making them suitable for a wide range of applications in industrial environments.

One of the main features of the ESP904 is its ability to convert serial data from RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 interfaces into Ethernet data, facilitating communication with remote servers or other devices over an IP network. This serial-to-Ethernet conversion enables the integration of legacy serial devices into modern network infrastructures, ensuring that businesses can take advantage of new technologies while maximizing their existing investments.

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