In the modular socket ETHERNET interface of converter, are implemented two LED's (Fig. 2):
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Green ACT signaling state of sending or receiving data,
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Orange LINK signaling active network connection.
The ADA-13040MG converter can function in the ETHERNET network as:
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virtual serial bridge [RealPort],
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TCP serial bridge,
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UDP serial bridge.
Additional information about Ethernet connection will be describe in chapters below.
3.2.1. CONNECTING TO NETWORK ADAPTER OF PC
If there is not the switch or the HUB, it is possible to connect the ADA-13040MG directly to a network adapter of PC using the cross-
over cable (Table 2). This connection can be used for converter configuration.
Fig 3. Direct connection to PC
3.2.2. CONNECTING FOR REALPORT MODE FUNCTIONING
Fig. 3 (above) and 4, 5 below show how correctly connect the ADA-13040MG to LAN, WAN network or PC to functioning in virtual
serial port mode (RealPort).
For direct connection of the converter to PC network adapter, use the cross-over cable (see Table 2) and for connection by the use of
switch or HUB use the straight cable (see Table 1).
Fig 4. The LAN connection to functioning in the Real Port mode
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ADA-13040MG
Computer with a
network adapter
Static IP address
ADA-13040MG
Static IP address
ETHERNET
Cross-Over Cable
(Table 2)
RS485 interface
devices
Computer with a
network adapter
Static IP address
ADA-13040MG
Static IP address
ETHERNET
Straight cable
(Table 1)
Local Network
ETHERNET
base on switch
RS485 network
