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Chapter 5: Using Serial Server Manager

5. Using Serial Server Manager

The Serial Server Manager software enables:

•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.

5.1 Hardware Setup

Step 1: Connect the Serial Server to the LAN or to a computer Ethernet port. Set the Run/Console DIP switch on the Serial Server to the Run position.

Figure 5-1. Ethernet connection via a LAN.

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Customer Support Information Connect RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 devices to an Ethernet network1-, 2-, and 4-Port Industrial Ethernet Serial Servers LES401A LES402A LES404ATrademarks Used in this Manual PageTrademarks Used in this Manual Page FCC and NOM StatementPage Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety StatementNOM Statement Instrucciones de SeguridadTable of Contents Table of ContentsPage Table of Contents Page9.2.1 Quick Start Guide Hardware SetupSoftware Installation Serial Server ConfigurationInstall Virtual COM Ports on PC Quick Start GuidePage Check Communications Quick Start GuidePage Chapter 1 Specifications 1. Specifications 1.1 GeneralPage 1.2 Default Settings Chapter 1 SpecificationsPage Figure 1-3. 4-Port Serial Server dimensions Chapter 1 SpecificationsFigure 1-1. 1-Port Serial Server dimensions Figure 1-2. 2-Port Serial Server dimensions2.1.2 Manager Software Chapter 2 Overview2. Overview 2.1 Introduction 2.1.1 Applications2.2 Features Chapter 2 OverviewPage Chapter 2 Overview 2.3 Communication Modes2.3.1 Direct IP Mode 2.3.2 Virtual COM Mode2.5 Hardware Description 2.3.3 Paired Mode2.3.4 Heartbeat 2.4 What’s IncludedFigure 2-3. 2-Port Serial Server Chapter 2 OverviewPage Table 2-1. 1-Port Serial Server componentsFigure 2-4. 4-Port Serial Server Chapter 2 OverviewPage Table 2-2 Continued. 2-Port Serial Server components3.1.1 Indicators Chapter 3 Hardware Configuration3. Hardware Configuration 3.1 Serial Server Indicators, Switches, and Connectors3.2 Serial Server/Port Operational Modes 3.2.1 Default Mode3.2.3 Upgrade Mode NOTE Refer to Chapter 9 for details on Upgrade Mode3.2.7 RS-485F Mode 3.2.4 RS-232 Mode3.2.5 RS-422 Mode 3.2.6 RS-485H ModeFigure 3-2. 2-Port Industrial Serial Server bias jumper locations Chapter 3 Hardware ConfigurationPage Table 3-2. 1-Port Industrial Serial Server bias jumpersTable 3-4. 4-Port Industrial Serial Server bias jumpers Chapter 3 Hardware ConfigurationPage Figure 3-3. 4-Port Industrual Serial Server4.2 Manual Installation Chapter 4 Installing the Software4. Installing the Software 4.1 Automatic InstallationFigure 4-5. The Install Shield Wizard Complete window Chapter 4 Installing the SoftwareStep 3 When Choose Destination Location appears, click “Next.” The installation progress will be shown until completePage 4.3 Updating an Existing Installation4.4 Opening the Serial Server Manager software Chapter 4 Installing the SoftwarePage Chapter 5 Using Serial Server Manager5. Using Serial Server Manager 5.1 Hardware Setup5.2 Software Setup Chapter 5 Using Serial Server ManagerPage Chapter 5 Using Serial Server Manager 5.3 Software Overview5.3.1 Menus NOTE See Chapter 9 for more information on upgrading firmwareChapter 5 Using Serial Server Manager 5.3.2 Server Icons Pane5.3.3 Serial Server/Virtual COM Lists 5.4 Search for ServersUse the mouse to select the property and parameters or 5.5 Configure Server PropertiesEnter to select update or cancel NOTE Serial Server Manager NavigationChapter 6 Configuring the Serial Server Properties 6. Configuring the Serial Server PropertiesPage At run prompt enter CMD Access a DOS window in XP click “Start,” then “Run”The command will return the Ping results indicating four replies NOTE To use Ping to check for communicationsPage NOTE Select “None” when setting the port as RS-485 or 4-wire RS-422Chapter 6 Configuring the Serial Server Properties Figure 6-3. Pinging using the DOS command window NetmaskChapter 6 Configuring the Serial Server Properties PageUDP Mode Chapter 6 Configuring the Serial Server Properties PageForce Transmit Page NOTE Refer to Section 2.3.3, Paired ModeChapter 6 Configuring the Serial Server Properties Update/SavePage Chapter 7 Installing Virtual COM Ports7. Installiing Virtual COM Ports 7.1 Virtual COM Port InstallationChapter 7 Installing Virtual COM Ports PageFigure 7-3. The COMInst window 7.2 Matching the Serial Server and Virtual COM Port Settings Chapter 7 Installing Virtual COM PortsPage Chapter 7 Installing Virtual COM Ports PageFigure 7-6. The Serial Server COM3 Properties window NOTE The screen shots were taken from a Windows XP operating system 8. Removing Virtual COM Ports 8.1 Using Serial Server Manager8.2 Using Device Manager Chapter 8 Removing Virtual COM PortsChapter 8 Removing Virtual COM Ports PageFigure 8-2. The Control Panel window Chapter 8 Removing Virtual COM Ports PageFigure 8-4. Confirm Device Removal Step 5 Click “OK” to proceed 9.2 Upgrading Via Serial Server Manager Chapter 9 Upgrading the Serial Server Firmware9. Upgrading the Serial Server Firmware 9.1 Downloading the FirmwareFigure 9-1. The Port Settings window Chapter 9 Upgrading the Serial Server FirmwarePage Navigating the Configuration Menus Chapter 10 Using Console Mode10. Using Console Mode Console Mode SetupChapter 10 Using Console Mode Figure 10-1. Console Mode Configuration screensPage Chapter 10 Using Console Mode Figure 10-2. Saving and restarting the configurationPage Page Chapter 11 Using the Web Server11. Using the Web Server NOTE See Chapter 6 for details on server propertiesChapter 11 Using the Web Server PageFigure 11-2. The Web Server Serial Port Properties page Chapter 11 Using the Web Server PageFigure 11-3. The Web Server Operation page Page Chapter 12 Using Telnet12. Using Telnet NOTE See Chapter 6 for details on Server PropertiesChapter 12 Using Telnet Figure 12-2. Telnet Configuration screensPage A.2 1-Port Serial Server Terminal Block Pinout in RS-232 Mode Appendix A RS-232 ConnectionsAppendix A. RS-232 Connections A.1 2- and 4-Port Serial Server DB9 Pinouts in RS-232 ModePage Appendix B RS-422/485 ConnectionsAppendix B. RS-422/485 Connections B.1 2- and 4-Port Serial Server DB9 Pinout in RS-422 ModeB.2 1-Port Serial Server Terminal Block Pinout in RS-422 Mode Appendix B RS-422/485 ConnectionsPage Appendix C RS-485 Connections Appendix C. RS-485 ConnectionsPage Page Figure C-3. Terminal block connectorTable C-3. Terminal block connector pinning in RS-485F mode Appendix C RS-485 ConnectionsPage Appendix D Network ConnectionsAppendix D. Network Connections D.1 Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 PinoutAppendix D Network Connections D.2 Crossover Ethernet Cable RJ-45 PinoutFigure D-2. RJ-45 connector Table D-3. RJ-45 Ethernet crossover cable connector pinoutPage Page Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live. 24/7 Tech support the way it should beAbout Black Box