Emerson Installing the SS-100, Working with the Network Administrator, Network Considerations

1 Installing the SS-100

The CPC SS-100 Serial Server (P/N 570- 2000) is a device that allows Retail Solutions REFLECS controllers (RMCC, BEC, or BCU) to communicate over a TCP/IP Ethernet network using the controller’s serial port. Tra- ditionally, REFLECS controllers have relied on a modem or a serial cable connection. With an SS-100 installed, the REFLECS can be in- tegrated with a company’s existing LAN or WAN.

A kit is included with the SS-100, which consists of:

•5V power supply

•9-pin (DB9) to 9-pin connector

•9-pin to 25-pin (DB25) connector (STC)

•10’ DB9 serial cable

•535-1190 DB9 computer to REFLECS controller laptop cable (UltraSite connection only)

•DB25 null modem adapter (HALComm connection only)

•DB9 female/female STC gender changer (HAL- Comm connection only)

1.1.Working with the Network Administrator

Like other computers on the network to which it is at- tached, the SS-100 is also a network node. Because of this, it is important to work with the network administrator.

Without the cooperation of the network administrator, it will be difficult to make the SS-100 function properly.

1.2.IP Address Specification

An IP address and subnet mask are denoted as a series of four decimal numbers separated with periods. Each number has a value between 0 and 255.

The following are examples of valid IP addresses and subnet masks. The actual numbers used as IP addresses must be determined by the network administrator.

IP Address	192.168.1.33
Subnet Mask	255.255.255.0
“Empty” IP Address	0.0.0.0

1.3.Network Considerations

Like any other node on the network, the SS- 100 must be assigned an IP address. For this rea- son, the network administrator’s input is required for the SS-100 installation. Obtain the following information from the network administrator be- fore configuring the SS-100.

•SS-100 IP address (required)

•Subnet mask (required)

•Primary DNS IP address (may not be re- quired)

•Secondary DNS IP address (may not be re-

quired)

•Primary gateway IP address (may not be required)

•Secondary gateway IP address (may not be required)

1.4.Ethernet Network Wiring and Wire Types

To connect the SS-100 to an existing Ethernet network, use the same standard Category 5 network cable used by the rest of the Ethernet network. If the SS-100 is being wired as part of a brand new network installation, consult your network administrator or IS technician for the proper wire type.

In either case, you will need to crimp an RJ45 connector to the end of the network cable segment that will connect to the SS-100.

2SS-100 Wiring Requirements

Required Equipment:

•110VAC/5VDC power transformer

•DB25/DB9 straight through connector (STC)

•535-1190 DB9 computer to REFLECS controller laptop cable (UltraSite connection only)

•DB25 null modem adapter (HALComm connection only)

•DB9 female/female STC gender changer (HAL- Comm connection only)

•Installation Guide

•RJ45 connection to a TCP/IP Network (not provid-

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