Transition Networks

SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server

About this product and manual

Device server

 

The SDSFE31XX-100 Industrial Device Server design provides a DB-9 (RS-232)

 

 

connection over fiber cables, where the connecting device has an RS-232 interface.

 

 

The Device Server enables serial devices, such as CNCs (computer numerical

 

 

controls) and PLCs (programmable logic controllers) to connect instantly to an

 

 

existing Fast Ethernet network. The Serial-to-Ethernet Device Server represents a

 

 

robust solution for device controllers used by MIS personnel.

 

 

 

 

 

Term/usage

 

In this manual, the term “Device Server” (first letter upper case) refers to the

 

 

SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial RS-232-to-100Base-FX Industrial Device Server;

 

 

“device server” (first letter lower case) refers to other device servers.

About this

 

 

 

 

 

This manual provides instructions on how to install, configure, and operate the

manual

 

SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial RS-232-to-100Base-FX Industrial Device Server.

Manual

 

 

 

 

 

This manual has a beginning table of contents; also, at the beginning of each section

structure

 

there is a table of contents. As you traverse the manual, note the side headings. These

 

 

side headings make it easier to find specific information. The manual sections are as

 

 

follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section

Description

 

 

 

I

Device Server general and physical descriptions, and features.

 

 

 

II

Installation: describes mounting and wiring the Device Server for

 

 

 

 

operation.

 

 

 

III

Operation: LED functionality and configuration software.

 

 

 

IV

How to instruction on: Serial IP Redirector Software installation,

 

 

 

 

software upgrades, and creating virtual COM ports.

 

 

 

V

Troubleshooting: in a table format, show problem causes and

 

 

 

 

potential solutions.

 

 

 

VI

Cable Specifications: presents RS-232 serial cable and fiber cable

 

 

 

 

specifications.

 

 

 

VII

Tells how to contact Transition Networks, product warranty and

 

 

 

 

product conformity information.

 

 

 

Appendix A

Presents product specifications, notices, and warnings.

 

 

 

Index

Provides navigation information to specific content in this manual.

 

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