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Models: LES402A LES401A LES404A 1-, 2-, and 4-Port Industrial Ethernet Serial Servers

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Quick Start Guide

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 (for example, 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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Black Box LES404A, LES402A, LES401A manual Check Communications, Quick Start Guide, Page

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1-, 2-, and 4-Port Industrial Ethernet Serial Servers Connect RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 devices to an Ethernet networkLES401A LES402A LES404A Customer Support InformationTrademarks Used in this Manual PageTrademarks Used in this Manual Page FCC and NOM StatementNOM Statement Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety StatementInstrucciones de Seguridad PageTable of Contents Table of ContentsPage Table of Contents Page9.2.1 Software Installation Hardware SetupSerial Server Configuration Quick Start GuideInstall 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 1-1. 1-Port Serial Server dimensions Chapter 1 SpecificationsFigure 1-2. 2-Port Serial Server dimensions Figure 1-3. 4-Port Serial Server dimensions2. Overview 2.1 Introduction Chapter 2 Overview2.1.1 Applications 2.1.2 Manager Software2.2 Features Chapter 2 OverviewPage 2.3.1 Direct IP Mode 2.3 Communication Modes2.3.2 Virtual COM Mode Chapter 2 Overview2.3.4 Heartbeat 2.3.3 Paired Mode2.4 What’s Included 2.5 Hardware DescriptionPage Chapter 2 OverviewTable 2-1. 1-Port Serial Server components Figure 2-3. 2-Port Serial ServerPage Chapter 2 OverviewTable 2-2 Continued. 2-Port Serial Server components Figure 2-4. 4-Port Serial Server3. Hardware Configuration Chapter 3 Hardware Configuration3.1 Serial Server Indicators, Switches, and Connectors 3.1.1 Indicators3.2.3 Upgrade Mode 3.2.1 Default ModeNOTE Refer to Chapter 9 for details on Upgrade Mode 3.2 Serial Server/Port Operational Modes3.2.5 RS-422 Mode 3.2.4 RS-232 Mode3.2.6 RS-485H Mode 3.2.7 RS-485F ModePage Chapter 3 Hardware ConfigurationTable 3-2. 1-Port Industrial Serial Server bias jumpers Figure 3-2. 2-Port Industrial Serial Server bias jumper locationsPage Chapter 3 Hardware ConfigurationFigure 3-3. 4-Port Industrual Serial Server Table 3-4. 4-Port Industrial Serial Server bias jumpers4. Installing the Software Chapter 4 Installing the Software4.1 Automatic Installation 4.2 Manual InstallationStep 3 When Choose Destination Location appears, click “Next.” Chapter 4 Installing the SoftwareThe installation progress will be shown until complete Figure 4-5. The Install Shield Wizard Complete window4.4 Opening the Serial Server Manager software 4.3 Updating an Existing InstallationChapter 4 Installing the Software Page5. Using Serial Server Manager Chapter 5 Using Serial Server Manager5.1 Hardware Setup Page5.2 Software Setup Chapter 5 Using Serial Server ManagerPage 5.3.1 Menus 5.3 Software OverviewNOTE See Chapter 9 for more information on upgrading firmware Chapter 5 Using Serial Server Manager5.3.3 Serial Server/Virtual COM Lists 5.3.2 Server Icons Pane5.4 Search for Servers Chapter 5 Using Serial Server ManagerEnter to select update or cancel 5.5 Configure Server PropertiesNOTE Serial Server Manager Navigation Use the mouse to select the property and parameters orChapter 6 Configuring the Serial Server Properties 6. Configuring the Serial Server PropertiesPage The command will return the Ping results indicating four replies Access a DOS window in XP click “Start,” then “Run”NOTE To use Ping to check for communications At run prompt enter CMDChapter 6 Configuring the Serial Server Properties NOTE Select “None” when setting the port as RS-485 or 4-wire RS-422Figure 6-3. Pinging using the DOS command window Netmask PageChapter 6 Configuring the Serial Server Properties PageUDP Mode Chapter 6 Configuring the Serial Server Properties PageForce Transmit Chapter 6 Configuring the Serial Server Properties NOTE Refer to Section 2.3.3, Paired ModeUpdate/Save Page7. Installiing Virtual COM Ports Chapter 7 Installing Virtual COM Ports7.1 Virtual COM Port Installation PageChapter 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 8.2 Using Device Manager 8. Removing Virtual COM Ports 8.1 Using Serial Server ManagerChapter 8 Removing Virtual COM Ports NOTE The screen shots were taken from a Windows XP operating systemChapter 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. Upgrading the Serial Server Firmware Chapter 9 Upgrading the Serial Server Firmware9.1 Downloading the Firmware 9.2 Upgrading Via Serial Server ManagerFigure 9-1. The Port Settings window Chapter 9 Upgrading the Serial Server FirmwarePage 10. Using Console Mode Chapter 10 Using Console ModeConsole Mode Setup Navigating the Configuration MenusChapter 10 Using Console Mode Figure 10-1. Console Mode Configuration screensPage Chapter 10 Using Console Mode Figure 10-2. Saving and restarting the configurationPage 11. Using the Web Server Chapter 11 Using the Web ServerNOTE See Chapter 6 for details on server properties PageChapter 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 12. Using Telnet Chapter 12 Using TelnetNOTE See Chapter 6 for details on Server Properties PageChapter 12 Using Telnet Figure 12-2. Telnet Configuration screensPage Appendix A. RS-232 Connections Appendix A RS-232 ConnectionsA.1 2- and 4-Port Serial Server DB9 Pinouts in RS-232 Mode A.2 1-Port Serial Server Terminal Block Pinout in RS-232 ModeAppendix B. RS-422/485 Connections Appendix B RS-422/485 ConnectionsB.1 2- and 4-Port Serial Server DB9 Pinout in RS-422 Mode PageB.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 Table C-3. Terminal block connector pinning in RS-485F mode Figure C-3. Terminal block connectorAppendix C RS-485 Connections PageAppendix D. Network Connections Appendix D Network ConnectionsD.1 Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pinout PageFigure D-2. RJ-45 connector Table D-3. RJ-45 Ethernet crossover cable D.2 Crossover Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pinoutconnector pinout Appendix D Network ConnectionsPage Page Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live. 24/7 Tech support the way it should beAbout Black Box