Configure the ES1A | B&B Electronics instruction

Getting Started

6.Configure the ES1A

In the Configuration, Serial Ports page select the Port Profile you require for use with your application (E.g. RealPort for virtual COM port, TCP Server, UDP server, Serial Bridge, etc)

Configure the serial port settings for the selected Port Profile (E.g. In TCP Sockets select client or server, TCP port numbers, etc.) Also configure baud rate, data bits, etc in Basic Serial Settings.

Configure any required alarms and notification

If RealPort profile was selected (virtual COM port) do the next step (Set up VCOM)

7.Set up VCOM (if using the RealPort profile)

Start the RealPort software wizard (located on the included CD)

Select Add a New Device

Select your ES1A from the list

Select an unused COM port number

Follow the wizard to set up a virtual COM port

8.Communicate

Configure and then start your application

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Contents

Model ES1A Mini Ethernet to RS-232 Converter Manual Documentation Number ES1A-2907m International Headquarters Page Manual Documentation Number ES1A-2907m pn6909-rev003 Page Table of Contents Managing the ES1A Manual Documentation Number ES1A-2907m Pn6909-rev003 Iii Manual Documentation Number ES1A-2907m pn6909-rev003 Introduction FeaturesPage Communication Modes Paired ModeDirect IP Virtual COM Port Other Communications Modes 3Manual Documentation Number ES1A -2907mpn6909-rev003 Hardware Overview Package Checklist Reset Switch Indicators, Switches and ConnectorsEthernet Port Connector Link Integrity LED Yellow Serial Port Connector Connecting the HardwarePower Connector Configuration Connections Hardware Overview Getting Started Check the contents of your ES1A package. It should contain… Configure the ES1A Using the Discovery Software Configuring the IP Address Configuring the IP Address Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface LoggingLogging Out Configuring Network Settings Using Tutorial and Help IP Settings Network Services SettingsAdvanced Network Settings Port Profile Settings Configuring the Serial Port RealPort TCP Sockets UDP Sockets UDP Client Settings Advanced Serial Settings Basic Serial Settings Configuring Alarms and Notification Alarm Notification SettingsAlarm Conditions Alarm Destinations Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Using Remote Management System SettingsManaging the ES1A Managing Users and Permissions Adding New Users Configuring User Access and Permissions Managing Serial Ports and Connections Serial PortsConnections Managing the ES1A Factory Default Settings Using Administrative FeaturesBackup/Restore Update Firmware System Information GeneralSerial Network Serial Port Diagnostics Reboot Using RealPort Configuring the IP AddressConfiguring the Serial Port for RealPort Removing a Virtual COM Port using RealPort Adding a Virtual COM Port using RealPort Updating RealPort Using RealPort TCP Appendix a Default Configuration Settings Default Configuration Settings Manual CD-ROM disk Appendix B Product Specifications Product Specifications Dimensional Diagram of the ES1A Appendix C Dimensional Diagrams DTE Appendix D RS-232 Connections Appendix E Network Connections RJ-45 Pin Signal Wire Color