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Section 7 - Listing/Descriptions of Serial Server Settings 

Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server 

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c.

 

Enter Console Mode. Press and hold the serial server’s reset switch for 
2 to 10 seconds. The LED indicators will respond as follows: 

 

Model 

Port 1 LED 

Port 2 LED 

Port 3 LED 

Port 4 LED 

Ready LED 

1 Port 

OFF 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

ON 

2 Port 

OFF 

ON 

N/A 

N/A 

OFF 

4 Port 

OFF 

ON 

OFF 

OFF 

OFF 

 

d.

 

Release the Reset button. The Ready LED will flash twice per second 
for  5  seconds.  This  indicates  that  the  serial  server  is  re-booting  in 
Console Mode. 

e.

 

When  the  serial  server  has  successfully  restarted  in  Console  Mode, 
the Ready LED will be off and the Port 1 LED will be on. 

f.

 

Open  the  Vlinx  Manager  Software  and  select  Serial  Port  as  the 
method to connect to the device.  

g.

 

After logging in, click 

Network

h.

 

De-select 

I want DHCP to setup the Network

i.

 

Re-configure the serial server’s network settings to an address within 
the range of your PC’s network setting.  

For example, if your PC is configured to the following settings: 

   

IP Address = 192.168.0.1 

   

Network Mask = 255.255.255.0 

   

Default Gateway = 192.168.0.100 

   

Configure the serial server to: 

   

IP Address = 192.168.0.50 

   

Network Mask = 255.255.255.0 

   

Default Gateway = 192.168.0.100 

 

Save the settings and remove power from the serial server. 

 

Apply power to the serial server.  

 

Open  the  Vlinx™  Manager  Software  and  select  “Network”  as  the 

method to connect to the serial server 

Link Status

 of the currently selected serial server is shown on the Login page 

of  Vlinx  Manager.  Link  status  indicates  the  type  of  Ethernet  connection 
between  the  computer  and  serial  server.  It  will  either  display  10BaseT  or 
100BaseTX in full duplex or half duplex. Link status is dependent on the LAN, 
switches, hubs used in the LAN topology. 

 

Содержание VESR4X4

Страница 1: ...User Manual V VL LI IN NX X V VE ES SR R4 4X X4 4 S SE ER RI IA AL L S SE ER RV VE ER R...

Страница 2: ...Inc No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photography recording or any information storage and retrieval system w...

Страница 3: ...rial Port LEDs P1 P2 P3 P4 12 Reset Switch 13 Using the Reset Switch to Initiate a Hardware Reset 13 Using the Reset Switch to Enter Console Mode 13 Using the Reset Switch to exit Console Mode 13 Usin...

Страница 4: ...Name and Password 32 Changing the serial server s name 32 Changing the password 32 Setting up IP Addressing 33 Setting up Dynamic IP Addressing 33 Setting up Static IP Addressing 33 Setting up Serial...

Страница 5: ...rver Settings 54 Appendix 63 Appendix A Default Server Settings 63 Appendix B Product Specifications 64 General Specifications 64 Controls Indicators and Connector Specifications 65 Serial Interface S...

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Страница 7: ...Mode Virtual COM Port or Paired Mode connections VESR4x4 Serial Servers feature 10BaseT or 100BaseTX copper network media and several fiber optic media options depending on the model Many models also...

Страница 8: ...Serial Server Models The following table lists the various VESR4x4 models available Model Number Ethernet Ports Ethernet Connector 1 Ethernet Connector 2 Serial Connector x4 VESR424D 2 RJ 45 RJ 45 DB...

Страница 9: ...block must be used for Class 1 Division 2 applications the barrel jack cannot be used for these applications See the specification tables for further information 10 100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto Selecti...

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Страница 11: ...st VESR4x4 Serial Servers are shipped with the following items included VESR4x4 Serial Server Module Quick Start Guide CD with User Manual Quick Start Guide Panel mount and DIN rail mount adapters VES...

Страница 12: ...at something is wrong e g another device on the network at the same IP address Ethernet Speed LEDs 1 2 The Ethernet Speed LED illuminates green if the Ethernet connection is operating at 100Mbit sec T...

Страница 13: ...P1 LED illuminates while the switch is being held in Release the switch in less than two seconds or the serial server will enter Console Mode Using the Reset Switch to Enter Console Mode Hold the Rese...

Страница 14: ...ory default settings and then the server will re boot Ethernet Connector Serial server models equipped with 10BaseT 100BaseTX network connections use an RJ45 receptacle The serial server is connected...

Страница 15: ...422 and RS 485 connections VESR4x4T x serial servers feature four serial ports all of which use five position removable terminal blocks for RS 232 RS 422 and RS 485 connections Figure 7 DB 9M Serial...

Страница 16: ...hardware is included in the accessory kit which also includes the screws for attaching the mounting hardware Two brackets are provided for mounting the serial server flush to a panel or behind a rack...

Страница 17: ...Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Page 17 of 70 www bb elec com www bb europe com The DIN rail mounting bracket attaches to the back of the serial server using three 4 40 flat head screws Figure 12 VESR424...

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Страница 19: ...e of the serial server Polarity of the wires is indicated underneath each connector Acceptable voltages are between 10 VDC and 58 VDC The power supply must be capable of supplying 6 watts Figure 13 Po...

Страница 20: ...ne is positive relative to the A line in the idle mark state In RS 422 the transmitter is always enabled Signal Ground provides a common mode reference for the signal lines RS 485 RS 485 connections s...

Страница 21: ...tomatic MDIX interface which will sense the pinout of the network interface and provide a cross over connection if required Fiber Optic Connection When connecting a serial server equipped with a fiber...

Страница 22: ...Section 3 Installation and Initial Setup Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Page 22 of 70 www bb elec com www bb europe com Figure 15 Ethernet Pass through Port...

Страница 23: ...ssible to detect the serial server on the network if you do not know its IP address Once the serial server has been detected the Vlinx Manager Software can be used to change its settings Note For more...

Страница 24: ...e 17 Console Mode Setup To configure the serial server it must be put into Console Mode using the Reset switch Note Refer to Section 2 for information on how to use the Reset switch to enter Console M...

Страница 25: ...er Windows programs are able to interface to the virtual COM port using standard Windows API calls When a program on the PC opens the new COM port it communicates directly with the remote serial devic...

Страница 26: ...anager Vlinx Manager is a Windows based application used to configure serial servers Install it on your PC from the included CD Installation should launch automatically when the CD is placed in the CD...

Страница 27: ...P address if not leave I don t know the IP address of the device selected Click Connect The Progress text box and bar graph provide information to indicate whether serial servers are detected and how...

Страница 28: ...er configuration window includes three areas Icons Serial Server Information Table Configuration pane Figure 21 Vlinx Manager Configuration Window Note The screen shots shown in this manual refer to t...

Страница 29: ...n 51 Serial Server Information Table The serial server information table contains information about all serial servers that have been discovered on the network or serial ports Figure 23 Serial Server...

Страница 30: ...Pane It includes the following Masthead with the name and IP address of the currently selected serial server Contents sidebar on the left side containing hyperlinks to the following configuration page...

Страница 31: ...er The Login page appears 2 Type the password into the Password box The default password is blank Figure 25 Login Page 3 Click Login The General Configuration page appears Navigating the Configuration...

Страница 32: ...can do the following Change the name of the serial server Initiate a login password change Figure 26 General Configuration Page Changing the serial server s name 1 Type the new name into the Serial Se...

Страница 33: ...rver to use dynamic DHCP or static IP addressing on the network Figure 28 Network Configuration Page Setting up Dynamic IP Addressing 1 Select the I want to use DHCP to setup the network check box Set...

Страница 34: ...Rate select the Baud Rate between 75 baud and 230 400 baud required to communicate with the serial device 3 Data Bits select the number of Data Bits 5 6 7 or 8 required to communicate with the serial...

Страница 35: ...ether you want the serial server to connect at power up or only when it receives data from the device connected to its serial port When the serial server is configured as a TCP server it waits for an...

Страница 36: ...on on TCP port number box 4 Select the maximum number of connections desired in the and limit the number of connections to drop down box Figure 32 TCP Server Settings UDP Configuration UDP User Datagr...

Страница 37: ...communication only Everyone on a specific UDP Port Only specific IP addresses Only a range of IP addresses Additional configuration fields appear depending on the options chosen 2 Select the required...

Страница 38: ...fic IP addresses receive unicast receives from specific network IP addresses specified later d only a range of IP addresses receive unicast range receives from all IP addresses within a specified rang...

Страница 39: ...t be configured to initiate connections client and the other must be configured to wait for connections server The serial server configured as the client initiates the connection You must set up the I...

Страница 40: ...itiate connections client 3 Type the IP address and TCP port numbers of the server in the appropriate text boxes 4 Select at power up if you want the serial server to always be connected when the seri...

Страница 41: ...ific range of IP addresses to connect if you want to specify a range of IP addresses that can connect 6 If you selected and allow a specific IP address to connect in the area of the window that appear...

Страница 42: ...a transmission latency For most applications the VESR will transmit data back and forth seamlessly between the end devices However certain applications may require additional control over this process...

Страница 43: ...2 Type the desired time period in seconds into the text box To close a connection if no data is received by the serial port for a period of time 1 Select the I want to close all connections when data...

Страница 44: ...ending it across the network 1 Select I want to wait for a specific amount of data to be received by the serial port before sending it in the Character Count box 2 Type the desired number of character...

Страница 45: ...eived by the serial port in the Delimiter 1 box 2 Type the decimal value for the ASCII character into the text box For instance if you want to send data when a is received enter 36 into the test box N...

Страница 46: ...w bb europe com Saving Restoring the Configuration Settings When all configuration windows are complete the Save Configuration page appears Figure 42 Save Configuration Page To save the configuration...

Страница 47: ...ial port on the serial server and the COM port on the local computer The information box displays the server name its IP address operating mode and TCP port 1 On the Vlinx Manager window click the Add...

Страница 48: ...alog Box Using the drop down box you can select the virtual COM port on the local computer The information box displays the server name its IP address operating mode and TCP port 1 Click the Remove ic...

Страница 49: ...ow Figure 45 Firmware Upgrade Dialog Box The name of the currently selected serial server appears in the top drop down list Other serial servers that have already been discovered can be selected from...

Страница 50: ...pen File dialog box 2 Browse to the drive and folder containing the firmware file 3 Select and download the file to the local firmware folder Uploading the Firmware to the Serial Server 1 In the Seria...

Страница 51: ...ter Information box displays information about the type of network connections the IP addresses Subnet Masks and Default Gateways in use Figure 46 Diagnostics Dialog Box Testing a Serial Server Connec...

Страница 52: ...nection Testing a Virtual COM Port 1 Click the Diagnostics icon The Diagnostics dialog box appears 2 Select the option a virtual communications port 3 In the drop down box select the specific COM port...

Страница 53: ...Section 6 Diagnostics Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Page 53 of 70 www bb elec com www bb europe com Figure 48 Testing a VCOM Port...

Страница 54: ...ured you can save the settings using Vlinx Manager Existing configuration files can be Opened from Vlinx Manager which loads them into the serial server This allows the same configuration to be applie...

Страница 55: ...er is received When both Delimiter 1 start delimiter and Delimiter 2 end delimiter are enabled characters received by the serial port will be discarded until the start delimiter character is detected...

Страница 56: ...te Select No Flow Control when setting the port as RS 422 or RS 485 4 wire Forced Transmit controls the maximum amount of time that characters can be buffered before sending the characters to the netw...

Страница 57: ...ng IP Address 169 254 102 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 169 254 102 100 Figure 50 TCP IP Properties c Use the Vlinx Manager Software to search for discover and configure the unit 2 Metho...

Страница 58: ...e g After logging in click Network h De select I want DHCP to setup the Network i Re configure the serial server s network settings to an address within the range of your PC s network setting For exam...

Страница 59: ...d the other as a TCP client The serial server configured as the TCP client initiates connections You must set up the IP address and port number of the server that you want the client serial server to...

Страница 60: ...s serial port and the device connected to it Note Refer to the Appendix D for connector and pinout details Serial Server Name is a unique name assigned to the serial server It must be a valid hostnam...

Страница 61: ...ust set up the TCP port number that it will listen to for connections and set the maximum up to four number of simultaneous connections it will accept You can filter the connections it will accept bas...

Страница 62: ...rver Settings Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Page 62 of 70 www bb elec com www bb europe com Both the serial server and the computer must be configured for VCOM operation Virtual COM ports can be set up...

Страница 63: ...available the device will default to 169 254 102 39 Net Mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway 169 254 102 100 MAC Address Fixed see bottom label Firmware Version X X X Current Version Hardware Version X X Curre...

Страница 64: ...indows 2000 XP 32 64 bit 2003 Server 32 64 bit Vista 32 64 bit 2008 Server 32 64 bit Windows 7 32 64 bit Environment Operating Temperature 40 to 80 C 40 to 176 F Storage Temperature 40 to 85 C 40 to 1...

Страница 65: ...Ethernet Single RJ 45F 8 pin SC fiber SC connector ST fiber ST connector Serial VESR4x4D four DB 9M connectors VESR4x4T four pluggable terminal blocks DC Power 3 position pluggable terminal block or...

Страница 66: ...t Description Comments 80 tcp Always open for the web server This port is used for configuration of the device using a web browser This port is always open no matter how you configure the device If yo...

Страница 67: ...network mode is DHCP This port is used if you configure the device for DHCP mode as opposed to Static IP It is used to communicate with the DHCP server This should only be used inside of a firewall or...

Страница 68: ...8 Appendix Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Page 68 of 70 www bb elec com www bb europe com Appendix C Dimensional Diagrams Figure 51 Dimensional Diagram of a VESR424 Serial Server dimensions in inches mil...

Страница 69: ...Pin RS 232 Direction RS 232 RS 422 485 4 Wire RS 485 2 Wire 1 DCD Input RDA 2 RD Input RDB 3 TD Output TDB Data B 4 DTR Output TDA Data A 5 GND GND GND 6 DSR Input 7 RTS Output 8 CTS Input 9 Terminal...

Страница 70: ...of the serial device and the serial server TXA to the RXA of the serial device Note 2 Ground is signal ground and provides a common mode reference for the RS 422 Receiver and Transmitters Standard Et...

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