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1. Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help y Google tA search 0 e O pr Sh Y7 Bookmarks YW Check Ej Autofil amp Sign In gt we de esp211 232 System Page gt gt El ah gt gt Page G Tools ernet Serial Serve System Server name ESP211 232 0022E4EEE Model name User password C Operation mode DHCP Enable Serial port e IP address Network mask 255 255 255 Gateway MAC address 00 22 E4 EE EF 49 Link status Serial number Firmware version Server hardware ID es0 gt 02240 1114 Internet Figure 43 Web Server System Page Navigate and change Configurations as required using the mouse and keyboard To change serial port Configurations click Serial Port on the left side of the browser window The following page will appear Page 37 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server ESP211 232 Serial port Page Windows Internet Explorer Go y e http 192 168 1 104 port htm Section 10 Using the Web Server Soogle File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Google y sea B O der o 7 Bookmarks SH check gt Eaton GJ Yr Oson ad w de EsP211 232 Serial port Page tar El mee Page Of Tools pod electronics MANUFACTURING COMPANY BB YDIN NV BLAN Basic Settings System Ser
2. e Default restores the configuration data to factory default settings e Reload restores the configuration data to the last values stored in the flash memory e Restart re boots the Serial Server making it available for a new client connection 5 2 18 3 Saving Configuration Data in Web Server Interface A Web Server can be used to configure the Serial Server from any web browser software such as Internet Explorer The Server Configurations can be set up using the web browser The Web Server interface provides the same viewing and updating options as Console Mode and Telnet These are located at the bottom of Web Server page If a field is changed you must click Apply before leaving that page or the changes will be ignored Local Emi sem Pape BASAL CERAH System Serial port Operation mode E htp 1192 16 1 104 fe Lt View Pavone foo Help LINX Prhemet Serial Server ESP211 252 System Page Windows Internet Explorer Ja ae v 49 x Dh Ml search O e E oy iae Foeke Eae A Ae amh i es ED Gehe re Server name Model name l User password DHCP E nahin IP address aii Network mask ps 7 Gateway srai MAC address Link status Serial number PA Firmware version Server hardware ID 22202040 Apply Detault _Rebom z Sl interet Lie Figure 33 Web Server Configuration Page 27 of 62 Document Number ES
3. otraight Through Cable RJ45 Plug Pin 1 Cable Wiring NM 0 0 mM 0 0 Cross Over Cable E RJ45 Plug Pin 1 Cable Wiring MM Q oa Figure 56 Ethernet Cable Pin outs Page 55 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Appendix D Regulation Information Appendix D Regulation Information Regulation Information FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential environment may cause harmful interference CE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the CE regulations of Class A RoHS All contents of this package including products packing materials and documentation comply with RoHS FE CE Z Page 56 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m
4. and serial hardware The Serial Server must be set to match 6 2 Matching the Serial Server and Virtual COM Port Settings The settings of the virtual COM ports in the Device Manager and the Serial Server Configuration Menu must match If the settings do not match virtual COM ports will not work If these settings are changed in the Device Manager it will only affect the operation of the virtual COM port It will not Page 28 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP211 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 6 Installing Virtual COM Ports change the settings stored in the Serial Server Use the Vlinx Manager to change the Serial Server settings Step 1 Use Windows Device Manager to view new ports Confirm the virtual COM ports in the Device Manager System Properties Ax General Network Identification Hardware User Profiles Advanced Hardware Wizard The Hardware wizard helps you install uninstall repair unplug eject and configure your hardware Hardware Wizard Device Manager mal The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Diver Sirino Hardware Profiles Fen Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and store different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles OK Cancel Apply Figure 35 System Properties Window Step 2 Double click Ports to view the l
5. 422 signal channels with half duplex operation for Receive and Transmit The data lines are differential pairs A amp B in which the B line is positive relative to the A line in the idle mark state Ground provides a common mode reference 5 2 11 3 RS 485 2 wire In RS 485 2 wire mode the currently selected port is configured as a two wire RS 485 2 wire interface supporting transmit TX and receive RX signal channels using 2 wire half duplex operation The data lines are differential with the Data B line positive relative to Data A in the idle mark state Ground provides a common mode reference 5 2 11 4 RS 485 4 wire In RS 485 4 wire mode the currently selected port 1s configured as a four wire RS 485 interface supporting transmit lines TDB and TDA and receive lines RDB and RDA for full duplex operation The lines are differential with the B line positive relative to A in the idle mark state Ground provides a common mode reference 2 11 5 Console Mode The Serial Port can be reset to Console mode This can be done in any of three ways a From Vlinx Configuration Software requires that a connection through an Ethernet port be established b Through Webserver requires that a connection through an Ethernet port be established c By connecting the RS 232 422 485 serial port of a PC to the Serial Server Serial Port 1 through a null modem crossover cable because the computer is a DTE device with DB 9M conn
6. Ethernet RS232 sage a i Figure 3 Typical Hardware Setup Connection 1 Connect the Serial Server to the network using an Ethernet cable Connection 2 Connect the Serial Server to the RS 232 422 485 port on the serial device Note If the serial RS232 device is configured as a DCE use a straight through serial cable If the serial device is configured as a DTE use a crossover null modem cable Connection 3 Connect power to the Serial Server 2 2 Connectors Indicators and Reset Switch 2 2 1 Indicator Lights LED Status Indication Ready RDY Green Blinking System ready Orange 10BaseT Ethernet connection established LEDs on RJ45 connector Green 100BaseT Ethernet connection established Blinking Data link is active Steady Link is connected 2 2 2 Power Connector Connect the included power supply into the power jack and then plug the supply in When power is applied the Green Ready light will blink The tip of the barrel type power plug is positive the sleeve is negative 2 2 3 Reset Button This switch resets the unit similar to the effect of removing applying power or factory defaults the unit The Reset switch is recessed to avoid accidental operation To reset the unit insert a small plastic tool and press the switch lightly Reset the unit press amp release lt 5 seconds Factory default press amp release gt 5 seconds Ready will blink rapidly The Link and Ready lights will g
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8. complete the uninstall procedure 7 2 Removing the Virtual COM Port using Device Manager Step 1 From the Windows Desktop click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Step 2 Click the System icon Step 3 Click Device Manager in the System Properties window In the Device Manager dialogue click the next to Ports COM amp LPT to expand Step 4 Highlight Serial Server com port Vlinx COM to be removed and click the Action tab at the top of window then click Uninstall A confirm Device Removal window will appear Page 31 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 7 Removing Virtual COM Ports Device Manager Action View amp i JE aX 4 MM Computer 4 2 Disk drives Display adapters A Y DVD CD ROM drives S Floppy disk controllers 4 E Floppy disk drives 4 3 IDE ATA ATAPI controllers 2 EY Keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Monitors EY Network adapters Y Other devices 5 Ports COM amp LPT y Communications Port COM1 Y Communications Port COM2 a ECP Printer Port LPT1 2 Vlinx VCO Sound video ary 4 E Storage volumes System devices pr E Figure 39 Confirm Device Removal Window Step 5 click OK to proceed The Serial Server virtual com port Vlinx COM will be removed and the Device Manager window will refresh and display the remaining virtual COM ports Page
9. may want to re enter the Server Configurations screens to verify the changes have taken effect Page 17 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP211 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 6 Installing Virtual COM Ports 5 Configuring the Vlinx Serial Server The Serial Server can be configured using any of four different user interfaces the Vlinx Manager Software Console Mode Telnet or the Web Server The Configurations described in this chapter can be changed from any of these user interfaces 5 1 Description of Configuration System Configurations System Serial Poet 1 B amp B Electronics Ylin Manages YO 0 6 Model name DHCP Serves name ESP21 12320022E 4EE EF 49 IP address Se al number Netmask Passweed Gateway PW yesmorr Link status MAC addiess Hardware ID Defaut Apply Cancel Figure 24 Server Configurations Window Vlinx Manager 5 1 1 Model Name The model highlighted opens for configuration 5 1 2 Server Name This field displays the name that has been assigned to the Serial Server A new server name with up to 16 characters can be entered If more than one Serial Server is connected on the LAN it is recommended that a new name be assigned to each When the Vlinx Manager finds a Serial Server on the LAN it displays the server name and IP Address to distinguish between Serial Servers 5 1 3 Serial Number Each Serial Server has a unique serial number
10. or the programs described in this manual at any time Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable However we assume no responsibility for its use or for any infringements on the rights of third parties that may result from its use This product might include unintentional technical or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein to correct such errors and these changes are incorporated into new editions of the publication 2 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Contents Contents e O 1 1 1 Mun Fei ES oepa aa aa aaa 1 2 Communication Mode Sai A ier eS la a AA A O IN 2 122 Vital COM ModE iii iio 2 E2 Pared Modena a 2 LA O RO 3 1 3 Packace Checa a A 3 Ze Hardware And Connectors il nani edison aea 4 2 1 PTV ct AI 4 2 2 Connectors Indicators and RESetS WI ande O LO Lo 4 22 ica e a rs a eel ceeds 4 22 OWE COMEC CIOT lada 4 A RE e ed 4 UA O AAA O A eee 5 A A E ada hend seater aeutbaniemeeee aa debeaaees 5 225 ESP211 xxx Models and PUNA ON 5 2 4 N t E E A E N E AE E E E Mae 5 29 Panel Tay OCS aee r 6 3 Installing the Vlinx Manager Software sssssceccccossssseccccccossscececcoosssssceccoccsssssceccocssssssceeeesosssse 7 3 1 Software Installat Omenrrore eain r T E A TT en a a 7 JL Automate Instala a 7 312 Manual Installation das 7 SACS Updatiie an Exist Instalado init 9 Sele Opening the V
11. program This program lets you remove the current installation Click one of the options below Remove El Remove all installed features Figure 10 The InstallShield Wizard Modify Repair or Remove Screen Page 9 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 3 Installing the Vlinx Manager Software 3 1 4 Opening the Vlinx Manager Step 1 If the Serial Server is not already connected to the network or to the Ethernet port on the computer connect it Apply power The Link LEDs on the Ethernet connector should indicate which type of Ethernet connection has been made and the Ready LED will flash indicating configuration can begin Step 2 Start the Vlinx Manager software In Windows Desktop click Start gt Programs gt B amp B Electronics gt Vlinx gt Vlinx Servers gt Vlinx Manager As soon as the Vlinx Manager opens it will initiate Searching Server and after a few seconds the IP Serial Server List will display all Vlinx Serial Servers wired or wireless on the network 3 Viinx Manager VO 1 1 BAX Server Vew Exit Helo B B electronics WW 3 fh Y Ethernet Serial Server a a B e Search Serve Configure Launch install Vrtusl Uninstal Vrtuel Virtus COM Port Status Upcrade Webserver com COM Mapping Firmware E TEN A E E ESP211 23200226 cEEEF 49 Wie 192 1681 104 TCP Hol connected Hat mapped 2322 ESP211 23200226 SEE EFSO Wie
12. protocol provides reliable communication in Virtual COM mode and Paired mode This restores connections if communications are temporarily lost from loss of power or Ethernet connection Without this lost connections would require human intervention The Probe feature tries to reconnect the TCP data connection every five seconds until communications are re established The Probe feature does not apply for UDP applications 1 3 Package Checklist The Vlinx Serial Server is shipped with the following items included Y The Serial Server unit Y Quick Start Guide Y CD ROM Disk with Documentation and Software The following items may be necessary to complete your installation and are not included Power Adapter Ethernet cable standard pinout Serial cable w DB9 connector standard pinout Serial cable w DB9 connector null modem pinout DIN rail kit Mounting screws Power surge protection Serial optical isolation SNe NS NN Page 3 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 2 Hardware Connections 2 Hardware and Connections This manual is common to all three devices ESP211 ESP211 232 and ESP211 485 There are two possible ways to interface the serial port to external device The ESP211 and ESP211 232 uses a DB9M connector and the ESP211 485 uses a 5 pin terminal connector 2 1 Hardware Links Computer jo sl Serial Device l N Ethernet S Network
13. 192 1631 102 pees TCP Nol conseciad Not mapped AS 232 Figure 11 Vlinx Manager displays all Vlinx Serial Servers found With the Vlinx Manager open the software setup is complete Page 10 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server 4 Using the Vlinx Manager The Vlinx Manager software allows gt Searching for servers connected to the network Displaying and changing the configuration of those servers Installing virtual COM ports on a computer Displaying and configuring virtual COM ports Uninstalling virtual COM ports on a computer Upgrading the Serial Server firmware Monitoring Port Status VV VV VV WV Saving and Loading Configuration Files 4 1 Hardware Setup Section 4 Using the Vlinx Manager Step 1 Connect the Serial Server to the LAN or to a computer Ethernet port User APP Administrator VCOM Driver Winsock API f x az Serial Ethernet Network i j Figure 12 Ethernet Connection via LAN User APP Administrator VCOM Driver Winsock API Serial Server Ethernet RS232 _ Serial Device Serial Device Figure 13 Direct PC Connection using an Ethernet Cable Step 2 Apply power the Ready indicator light will flash and the Link indicator on the RJ45 plug lights when an Ethernet connection is made 4 2 Software Setup Step 1 To run the Vlinx Manager from the Windows Desktop click Start gt Programs gt B amp B Ele
14. 32 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 8 Upgrading the Vlinx Serial Server Firmware 8 Upgrading the Vlinx Serial Server Firmware New Vlinx Serial Server firmware updates may become available through the website for installation on the server The firmware can be uploaded using either a virtual COM port connection or hardware COM port connection The Vlinx Manager software can upload new firmware to the server using a direct PC connection via the Serial Server port or using a virtual COM port Notes 1 Have a folder to hold the firmware file that will be uploaded to the ESP211 XXX 2 If connecting directly to a computer serial port use a null modem cable between the computer RS 232 422 485 port and the Serial Server serial port 8 1 Change to Upgrade Mode Step 1 In the Vlinx Manager Vlinx Serial Server List window double click the server to be upgraded The Configurations window will appear Step 2 If using a direct connection to upload the firmware to the Serial Server set the baud rate to 115200 for the fastest possible upload Step 3 Set the Serial type field to Upgrade and click the Apply button Step 4 Click Yes on the VCom User Interface dialogue to restart the Serial Server 8 2 Upgrading the Firmware Step 5 Double click the Upgrade Firmware icon Step 6 In the Upgrade window click Browse The Open dialogue box will appear Locate the folder on your PC
15. 4000 If the port property is changed to another port such as 4001 the virtual COM port will have to be changed to the same port The hardware settings can be changed from the Vlinx Manager Console Configuration or Webserver menus The Virtual COM port setting also can be changed from the device manager screen on the computer on which it is installed but if these settings are changed in the Device Manager it will only affect the operation of the virtual COM port It will not change the settings stored in the Serial Server Use the Vlinx Manager to change the Serial Server settings 5 2 7 Delimiter Hex 1 and Delimiter Hex 2 These fields allow the user to enter two ASCII characters in hex format that delimit the beginning and end of a message When a message with both these delimiters is received at the serial port the data contained in the serial buffer is placed in an Ethernet packet and sent out the Ethernet port If only Delimiter 1 is set Delimiter 2 is zero or blank upon receiving Delimiter 1 the Serial Server will put all the data in the serial buffer in an Ethernet packet and send it out through the Ethernet port If serial data greater than 1 kilobyte is received it will automatically be placed in an Ethernet packet and sent out through the Ethernet port 5 2 8 Force Transmit This field allows the user to set a maximum time limit between transmissions of data The value set in this field multiplied by 100 ms determines the For
16. 5 255 255 255 Default Cancel Figure 30 TCP Mode Configuration Screen e When using the Virtual COM Port feature select Server e When using a TCP or UDP Socket program select Server e When using Paired Mode communication between two Vlinx Serial Servers set up one as a Client and the other as a Server e When connecting to a server that does not support Probe select Client no Probe Page 25 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 6 Installing Virtual COM Ports 5 2 15 Max Connection This allows the user to configure the Serial Server to have up to eight TCP connections 5 2 16 Connection At When the Connection Mode field is set to Client or Client no Probe this field becomes active allowing the Serial Server acting as a client to connect to the server either on Power up or on Data Arrival first character arriving 5 2 17 Remote IP Address This 1s a security feature activated by entering the IP address of the desired client The Serial Server will only communicate with the listed IP address and reject all others Default setting is 255 255 255 255 which disables the filter function and passes all TCP packets 5 2 18 Apply Server configurations must be applied saved for the serial port 5 2 18 1 Saving Configuration Data in Vlinx Manager From the Configurations screen click the Apply button to store the configuration settings for the currently se
17. CP keep alive function replaces the TCP alive timeout function Effective in server mode only this field can be set to any value between 0 and 255 minutes Value O disables the function If enabled the unit queries the client regularly If the client fails to respond in the TCP alive timeout period the Serial Server closes the TCP session to prevent TCP connection lockup This is especially useful for the WINSOCK application as the Serial Server won t be deadlocked when user s application closes improperly or the network link is interrupted Note The TCP Probe function is for VCOM not the WINSOCK application 5 2 14 TCP Mode The Connection Mode field has three options Server Client and Client no Probe When Client or Client no Probe is selected the Connection at field automatically becomes active allowing the user to select Power up or Data Arrival Configurations System Serial Port 1 Basic Settings Serial type RS 232 oy Flow control None Baud rate 9600 vw TCP UDP Data Stop bits 84 y TCP UDP pot 4000 Parity Nowe ts Advance Settings Delimiter 1 oo Hex 00 FF OO disable Inter character gap Eo x100ms 0 65535 O disable Delimiter 2 00 Hex DO FF DO disable Connection status Cornec Force transmit 0 x100ms 0 65535 O disable Serial timeout fo 0 65535 sec Max TCP connection 1 TCP alive 0 0 255 min Connection at ro TCP mode Server hd Remote IP address 25
18. Etheanmat o o eo a i Mini Serial Server Mini Serial Server sie E Resty Model ESP211 485 Model ESP211 232 Figure 5 Panel Layouts Page 6 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP211 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 3 Installing the Vlinx Manager Software 3 Installing the Vlinx Manager Software The Windows based Vlinx Manager and Virtual COM Port software makes configuration fast and easy 3 1 Software Installation The Vlinx Manager software includes Y Vlinx Manager v Software to Install Remove Virtual COM Ports v Firmware Update Manager See Section 8 3 1 1 Automatic Installation Step 1 Inserting the CD in the CD ROM to automatically launch the Install Shield Wizard 3 1 2 Manual Installation Step 1 To manually start the software installation from the Windows Desktop click Start button and click Run item At the Run command line type E Vlinx_Install setup exe and click OK E is the drive letter for the CD ROM or open the File manager and double click E Vlinx_Install setup exe The Install Shield Wizard window will be displayed ja Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard which will guide you through the rest of the setup process Please wait PAE Figure 6 The Install Shield Wizard Window Step 2 When the Vlinx Manager Setup window appears click Next Page 7 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 3 Ins
19. N or WAN Serial devices no longer are limited to a physical connection to the PC COM port They can be installed anywhere reachable by the LAN WAN using TCP IP or UDP IP communications This allows traditional Windows PC software access to serial devices anywhere on the LAN WAN network Page 1 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 1 Introduction 1 2 1 Straight IP Mode Straight IP mode allows applications using TCP IP or UDP IP socket programs to communicate with the Serial Server In this type of application the Serial Server is configured as a TCP or UDP server The socket program on the PC establishes a connection with the Serial Server Data is sent directly to and from the serial port on the server When using UDP the server can be configured to broadcast to and receive data from multiple IP addresses User APP Administrator VCOM Driver Winsock API RS 422 485 RS232 Ethernet Serial Device Figure 1 Straight IP Mode Virtual COM Mode 1 2 2 Virtual COM Mode Virtual COM mode allows the user to provide a virtual COM port on the computer Windows programs using standard Windows APT calls are able to interface to virtual COM ports When a program on the PC opens the new COM port 1t communicates with the remote serial device connected to one of the ports on the Serial Server After connection the LAN 1s transparent to the program and serial device Applicat
20. P211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP211 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 6 Installing Virtual COM Ports 6 Installing Virtual COM Ports The Virtual COM Port feature allows Windows platform software using standard API calls to be used in an Ethernet application The Install Virtual COM Port software adds a Serial Server COM port to the computer This shows up in the Device Manager The COM number can be selected from a list of available port numbers For example in a computer already having a COM1 and COM2 COM3 to COM 254 are available for the Serial Server It is recommended that COM Port 3 or higher be selected The virtual COM port looks like a standard COM port to most Windows based applications which allows the software to open a connection with the serial port located anywhere on the LAN WAN When using the virtual COM port the Serial Server is configured as a TCP or UDP Server 6 1 Installing Virtual COM Port From the Vlinx Manager click select appropriate server and click Install Virtual COM Install Virtual Serial COM Map to COM Flow Control None CC RTS CTS C on off OK Protocol TCP y OK Cancel IP Address 192 168 1 104 Port Number 4000 Figure 34 COMInst Window The Protocol TCP UDP IP Address and Port Number will mirror the settings of the selected Serial Server Map to COM 5 or higher The default Flow Control setting is None RTS CTS can be selected if used by the application program
21. This is fixed and cannot be changed 5 1 4 Password Entering a password activates a security feature on the Serial Server Once a password is set it will be required to access the menu and make changes 5 1 5 FW Version It shows the currently loaded firmware version Page 18 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 6 Installing Virtual COM Ports 5 1 6 MAC Address The MAC address is fixed and cannot be changed It is assigned in the factory Every Ethernet device manufactured has 1t own unique MAC address 5 1 7 DHCP DHCP servers are a part of many LAN management systems The DHCP field provides two choices Disable and Enable Disable is the default setting When enabled the Serial Server will send a DHCP request to the DHCP server which will assign a dynamic IP address net mask and gateway to the Serial Server If a DHCP server is not available on the network the Serial Server will time out after 10 seconds and the default values will remain When DHCP is enabled the IP Address Netmask and Gateway fields become inaccessible and cannot be changed by the user Note A dynamic address assigned by the DHCP server may change if the server loses the Ethernet connection or power is removed The host client communication software requests a connection to the specific IP address of the Serial Server If the DHCP reassigns a different IP address the software will not be able to
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23. a terminal emulation program with the following settings Baudrate 9600 Data stop bits 8 1 Parity none Flow control none Click OK Page 34 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 9 Using Console Mode Step 4 Enter the Console mode via Vlinx Manager or Web page Step 5 To view the Configuration Menu press the space bar The menu will appear in a second lt lt Page list gt gt Server Name IPS 102 Password Model Name IPS 102 Operation mode Serial Number 01020807000001 Port status FW Version 3 0 amp 08 09 30 fpply Hardware ID AP IPS102 A01 elp Connected 00 00 11 Auto detect 9600 8 N 1 Figure 41 Console Mode Screen in the HyperTerminal Window Note Please set the Emulation type to VT100 mode in your Terminal Emulation Program e g HyperTerminal or simply use PuTTY select serial mode so the left arrow amp right arrow keys will function 9 2 1 Navigating the Configuration Menus There are six Console Mode pages System Network Serial Operation mode Port status Apply and Help Tab Back Space and arrow keys can be used to highlight the desired item on the screen list Pressing Enter moves the cursor to the first field of the current screen The configuration fields can be changed by pressing Enter and selecting from the list that appears The Esc key moves the cursor back to the screen list Pressing the Space Bar refre
24. al COM Port Status Upgrade webserver COM COM Mapping Firmware Figure 15 Vlinx Manager Icon Menu 4 3 3 Serial Server List Virtual COM List To make Serial Server list management easier lists can be sorted by clicking any tab heading Scroll bars facilitate scrolling through long lists Serial Server List e Server Name Displays the name of the Serial Server The name is listed once for each port e IP Address Displays the IP Address for the Serial Server e Protocol Displays the currently selected TCP or UDP mode for the Serial Server e Status The Status indicates the mapped virtual COM port condition Not Connected or N A is shown when a program does not have the port Open Connected is shown when that mapped port is connected to a serial device and is Open for use e COM Displays the name of the computer COM port mapped to each Serial Server port If no computer port is mapped it displays Not mapped e Interface Displays the interface type of the serial port Lar 1 ii y 7 E l ie Vlinx Manager V1 0 6 Alas Server View Exit Help BAAUPAC TURING GOMP AMT J Search Server Configure Launch Install Virtual Uninstall Virtual Virtual COM Port Status Upgrade Webserver COM COM Mapping Firmware Server name Server type _ IP address Port Protocol Status com Interface f ESP211 00224EEEF87 wire 192 168 0 1 4000 TCP Not connected Coma AS 422 Figure 16 Serial Server L
25. ce Transmit time When elapsed time reaches the time configured in this field the TCP IP protocol will pack the data currently in the serial buffer into a packet and send it out the Ethernet port 5 2 9 Inter character Gap The Inter character timer defines the maximum time allowed to elapse since last data byte was received without being sent When inter character timer maximum is reached the TCP IP protocol packs the data currently in the serial buffer into a packet and sends it out through the Ethernet port 5 2 10 Connection Status This field indicates whether the serial port is connected via the Serial Server to a virtual COM port of a device on the network 5 2 11 Serial Type Each Serial Port allows configuration to one of the following operation modes 5 2 11 1 RS 232 In RS 232 Mode the current selected serial port is configured as an RS 232 interface It supports eight RS 232 signal lines plus signal ground and is configured as a DTE much like a computer Signals are single ended and referenced to ground To use handshaking flow control must be set to RTS CTS either during configuration or during the Install Virtual Com protocol see Figure 34 for Vcom option Page 22 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 6 Installing Virtual COM Ports 5 2 11 2 RS 422 In RS 422 Mode the currently selected serial port is configured as an RS 422 interface supporting two RS
26. communicate with the hardware Therefore a fixed IP from DHCP server or using a static IP address 1s recommended 5 1 8 IP Address Software or hardware attempting to access the Serial Server via the network must use the IP Address of the server Because of this it is useful to use a static IP address that remains the same each time the server restarts The default IP address of the Serial Server is printed on a label on the bottom cover The network administrator determines the static address or group of addresses to be used The IP Address of the Serial Server can be confirmed using the DOS Ping command Notes To use Ping to check for communications Access a DOS window in Win XP click Start then Run At run prompt enter CMD In the DOS window enter Ping xxx xxx xxx xxx IP address for the server to be confirmed The command will return the Ping results indicating 4 replies ec Command Prompt oping 192 168 1 1682 Pinging 192 168 1 182 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 192 168 1 182 bytes 32 time ims TTL 128 Reply from 192 168 1 1682 bytes 32 timetims TIL 128 Reply from 192 168 1 182 hytes 32 timetims TTL 128 Reply from 192 168 1 182 bytes 32 timetims TTL i128 Ping statistics for 1972 168 1 182 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost Bz loss gt Approximate round trip times in milli seconds Minimum Ams Maximum ime Average ms F Figure 25 Pinging using the DOS command window Page 19 o
27. ctronics gt Vlinx gt Serial Servers gt Vlinx Manager As soon as the Vlinx Manager opens it will initiate Searching Server and after a few seconds the Serial Server List will display all Serial Server devices on the network Page 11 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 4 Using the Vlinx Manager Vinx Manager V1 0 6 Seles Server View Exit Help A lt J Fis A A electronics F G Pa TO GDA Aa PF A YW Ethernet Serial Server E9 s G gt Launch Install virtual Uninstall virtual Virtual COM Pork Status Upgrade webserver COM COM Mapping Firmware IF address Fot Protocol Status COM Interface ESP211 0022E4EEEFS wire 192 168 0 1 4000 TCP Mot connected Mot mapped RS 422 Figure 14 Vlinx Manager Window 4 3 Software Overview The Vlinx Manager window provides the following information e Menus Server View Exit Help e Icons Search Server Configure Launch Webserver Install Virtual COM Uninstall Virtual COM Virtual COM Mapping Port Status AND Upgrade Firmware 4 3 1 Menus Server e Search Server Searches for Serial Servers on the network and brings back configuration information that will be displayed in the Server Configurations window e Configure Launches a two screen configuration and reporting interface for a selected serial server e Launch Webserver Launches a three screen web based configuration and reporting in
28. d arrow keys can be used to highlight the desired item on the screen list Pressing Enter moves the cursor to the first field of the current screen The configuration fields can be changed by pressing Enter and selecting from the list that appears The Esc key moves the cursor back to the screen list Pressing the Space Bar refreshes the page Step 6 Once all the changes have been made move to the Apply page and Enter select Apply and press Enter c Telnet 192 168 0 206 x lt lt Page list gt gt roperties gt gt Tanai II Jl Il ll II Jl gt lt Default gt lt Re load gt Operation mode lt Restart gt Port status EA EII tte Help now Yes Cancel Figure 46 Saving and Restarting the Configuration The restart message will appear Step 7 Select Yes to save changes Page 39 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 12 Operations Modes 12 Operation Modes By using Vlinx 211 xxx Serial Servers serial RS 232 422 485 devices are no longer limited to a physical connection through a PC COM port They can be linked anywhere an Ethernet connection is possible and without any changes to serial network software This allows Windows PC s to access serial devices anywhere a wired or wireless connection can reach Many functions that used to require on site maintenance can now be handled from a central office Gathering data configuring systems a
29. ded Configurations System Serial Port 1 Basic Settings Serial type RS 232 xl Flow control None Baud rate 9600 TCP UDP Data Stop bits 8 1 y TCP UDP pot 4000 Parity None gt Advance Settings Delimiter 1 foo Hex 00 FF DO disable Inter character gap fo x100ms 0 65535 O disable Delimiter 2 00 Hex DO FF DO disable Connection status f st Cenne Force transmit m x100ms 0 65535 O disable Destination UDP IP addresses UDP Pott Source UDP IP addresses 7000 to foooo foon 0 0 0 0 to 0000 0000 py fooo fao fo to fom00 0000 to 0 0 0 0 4000 aooo te f0000 nooo to 0 0 00 aoo aaao to foooo Dett Carcel Figure 27 UDP Mode Configuration Screen Notes 1 Destination UDP IP addresses In order not to over flood UDP traffic keep Destination UDP IP addresses broadcast range as small as possible 2 Source UDP IP addresses Filters incoming IP Port 1 e only accepts UDP packets that come from assigned source addresses Page 21 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 6 Installing Virtual COM Ports 5 2 6 TCP UDP Port This sets the port number for each connection The default port number for the Serial Server is 4000 In both Straight IP or Virtual COM modes the port number set in the Server Configurations menu must match the Virtual COM or socket software port settings Example The Virtual COM default setting is TCP UDP Port
30. e 1 unit to Server the 2 unit to Client 9 Set each server to reach the paired unit s IP in the Remote IP address box 10 Save settings and reboot Destination Source UDP Addresses Page 45 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP211 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 12 Operations Modes 11 Repeat steps 1 10 for the other server Communication Setup 1 Open Telnet 192 168 1 106 Server and port 4000 OR use your application to communicate out the same IP address and port number 2 Try to communicate to the end serial devices connected to each Serial Server unit 3 Setup is now complete if all is successful Note that this IP address is an example only Use the actual IP address of device 12 4 UDP Mode User Application software via 192 168 0 1 port 4000 E AN lt a UDP IP Ethernet Serial Server RS 422 485 RS232 Serial Device ON 9600 8 N 1 ES eG 192 168 0 10 192 168 0 1 Port 4000 Figure 50 UDP Mode UDP IP socket programs transmit and receive data in much the same way as TCP IP ones except UDP is faster The tradeoff is that UDP doesn t verify all data as received correctly But for many industrial applications speed is the greater priority anyway If a few lost packets don t matter UDP is ideal In UDP mode a serial device can broadcast or receive data from one or many host computers Some applications where UDP excels are Messag
31. e displays e Phone systems e Audio connections e Graphic interfaces GUI Configuration 1 Connect the PC to the Serial Server using the Ethernet port and connect the serial device using a serial cable or cross over cable as needed 2 Setup software and search for the Server using Vlinx Manager Double click on the device to open Configurations screens 4 Note the IP address of 192 168 0 1 of the Server on the System page 99 Page 46 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 12 Operations Modes 5 Click on Serial Port 1 page and configure the unit Basic Settings to match serial device like 9600 8 N 1 6 Enter Destination UDP addresses keep range as small as possible to avoid flooding devices 7 Enter Source UDP addresses 8 Note the TCP UDP port 4000 9 Note the UDP mode server for Direct IP mode 10 Save settings and reboot Communication Setup 4 Open Telnet to IP address 192 168 0 1 and port 4000 OR use your application to communicate out the same IP address and port number 5 Try to communicate to the end serial device connected to the Serial Server 6 Setup is now complete if all 1s successful Note that this IP address is an example only Use the actual IP address of device Page 47 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 13 Technical Data 13 Tech
32. e fo 0 255 min Connection at OWE TCP mode Server v Remote IP address 255 255 255 255 Default Cancel Figure 26 Port Configuration Screen 5 2 1 Baud Rate The serial port baud rate on the Serial Server must match the serial baud rate of the connected device unless using Virtual COM Mode In Virtual COM Mode the software establishes serial settings 5 2 2 Data Stop bits Set to match the data format used by the connected serial device Page 20 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 6 Installing Virtual COM Ports 5 2 3 Parity Set to match the data format used by the connected serial device 5 2 4 Flow Control Flow Control setting must match the requirements of the connected serial device 5 2 5 TCP UDP Protocol Select TCP Transmission Control Protocol or UDP User Datagram Protocol protocol TCP Mode If the application does not require a UDP connection select TCP TCP guarantees reliable communication with error checking UDP provides faster transmission UDP Mode When UDP mode is chosen the Serial timeout TCP Alive timeout TCP mode Max connection Connection at and Remote IP address fields are replaced with the following fields Destination UDP IP addresses UDP Port and Source UDP IP addresses In this mode the server can be configured to broadcast data to and receive data from multiple IP addresses Four IP address range fields are provi
33. e serial port 1 to 9600 baud and 8 N 1 Set the Serial type to Console 2 Click Apply to take effect the settings Enter Console mode via Web Page requires Ethernet connection 1 Use Internet Browser that comes up to log in Web server 2 Enter the Serial port page set the Serial type to Console 3 Click Apply and then Reboot Enter Console mode via Serial Port Configuration method when Ethernet connection to the server could not be established 1 Disconnect the power and connect a serial RS 232 422 485 cable from the ESP port to your computer s COM port use a null modem or crossover cable as needed 2 Open a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY and connect to the COM port in step 1 Set the baudrate to 9600 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit and no flow control 3 Press and hold the key while powering up the ESP and release the key once READY LED starts blinking usually within 5 10 sec 4 When the ESP finishes startup READY LED will blink once per second the ESP serial port 1 will be automatically set to console mode 5 Hit the Space bar you will see the console screen showing up 9 2 Console Mode Setup Step 1 Apply power to the Serial Server The power and ready LED will light Step 2 Using a VT100 Terminal emulation program such HyperTerminal or PuTTY open the computer COM port connected to the Serial Server via an RS 232 crossover null modem cable Step 3 Configure
34. ectors and powering up the unit while pressing the Shift and keys in your computer keyboard together till the council screen is displayed usually takes about 10 sec This method is also the alternate method to configure a Serial Server in case the Ethernet connection cannot be established In Console mode the Serial Server Configuration Menu can be accessed and configured through the serial port In Console Mode the default serial port settings are 9600 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit and No parity From Windows a VT100 terminal emulation program such HyperTerminal or PuTTY can be used for Console Mode configuration In the Vlinx Manager Serial Port configuration screen hit the Space bar to see the console screen Page 23 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Configurations System Serial Port 1 Flow control TCP UDP TCP UDP port Delimiter 1 foo Hex 00 FF O0 disable Inter character gap Delimiter 2 foo Hex O0 FF 00 disable Connection status Force transmet lo x100ms 0 65535 O dtsable Serial timeout fo 0 65535 sec Max TCP connection TCP alive o 0 255 min Cormection at Remote IP address Section 6 Installing Virtual COM Ports O x100ms 0 5535 O disable 1 Y 255 255 255 255 Figure 28 Manager Configuration Screen 5 2 11 6 Upgrade Mode In upgrade mode firmware can be uploaded from a PC via its serial port to the Serial Server se
35. eeeeeesssesseeeeeeceeeeeeeessaqaaegs 53 111 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server ESP211 RS 485 2 Wire Mode ESP211 485 RS 422 485 4 Wire Mode ESP211 485 RS 485 2 Wire Mode Appendix D Regulation Information cccsssseseees iv Appendix C Ethernet Cable Pin outs cccssseeeeees Contents Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 1 Introduction 1 Introduction Your Vlinx Serial Server provides Ethernet to serial connectivity for industrial serial devices Control can extend from virtually anywhere using TCP IP or UDP IP Ethernet connections The Vlinx Serial Server has an asynchronous RS232 422 485 serial port connection on one end and a 10 100 Mbps Ethernet connection on the other It connects devices such as CNC computer numerically controlled devices weighing scales and scanners Applications include industrial factory automation automatic warehouse control and hospital laboratory automation The Vlinx Serial Server Windows driver provides Virtual COM port to control the Serial Server Virtual COM port provides access to any of the ports on the Serial Server as if they were a real serial port on the computer The Vlinx Serial Server can function as a server or client for both TCP and UDP connections The application scenarios include Straight IP mode VCOM TCP mode Paired or Serial Tunnelin
36. est to the most complex can be connected this way e Legacy DOS programs that Match Serial Settings Note IP port use COM ports 1 2 3 or via 9600 8 N 1 4000 both units 4 on a computer can be used in Ethernet Solid applications e What appears to the serial devices to be a direct de connection is not limited sats be by distance between the a devices or by RS 232 A a e Beiter 00 Mew MHF Dieese iterchaacter gap RS 422 and RS 485 Deiri 2 CH Hex OOF Dilednabde Connector Hat limits Force transit 0 ees DESS Decade DOGS ser Mao TCP connection GUI Configuration ay 132 168 1 107 1 Connect the PC to one of the units using the Ethernet port and connect the serial device using a serial cable or cross over cable as needed Set TCP Mode as Server for Set Remote IP to 2 Setup software and search for 1st unit as Client for 2nd unit reach paired unit the unit using Vlinx Manager 3 Double click on the device to open Configurations screens 4 Note IP address of 192 168 1 106 of the Server Match Serial Settings Change setting to UDP on the System page via 9600 8 N 1 Note IP port 4000 5 Click on Serial Port 1 page and configure the unit Basic Settings to match serial device like 9600 8 N 1 6 Note the TCP UDP port 4000 7 Disable DHCP under Configuration gt System so each unit has a stable IP address to reach the a s soak a paired unit at le 8 Set the TCP mode of th
37. f 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP211 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 6 Installing Virtual COM Ports 5 1 9 Netmask The default LAN netmask is configured for a Class C address and the default is 255 255 255 0 The user may change this 5 1 10 Gateway The Gateway IP address allows users to access the Serial Server from outside the LAN 5 1 11 Link Status Link status automatically displays the type of Ethernet connection It will either display 10BaseT or 100BaseTX in full duplex or half duplex This will depend on the LAN switches and hubs used in the LAN topology 5 1 12 Default Mode Clicking on Default will return all setting except password to their factory preset condition 5 2 Description of Configuration Serial Port The serial port has a configuration page for easy configuration settings Click the port to open the configuration page Note Changes must be Applied Saved or the Serial Server will not retain them Configurations System Serial Port 1 Basic Settings Serial type 15 232 Flow control Baud rate 3600 F TCP UDP Data Stop bits 8 1 v TCP UDP port Parity None Y Advance Settings Delimiter 1 00 Hex O0 FF OO disable Inter character gap fo x100ms 0 65535 O disable Delimiter 2 00 Hex 00 FF OO disable Connection status tt ted Force transmit fo x100ms 0 65535 O disable Serial timeout 0 0 65535 sec Max TCP connection E Y TCP aliv
38. g mode UDP overall mode and TCP Server mode In Straight IP and Virtual COM modes the Serial Server works only as a server When in Paired mode one Serial Server must be set as a client and the other as a server for both TCP and UDP connections 1 1 Main Features 10 100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto detection TCP or UDP Client or Server operation OS Support Windows 2000 2003 XP Vista Firmware Upgrade for future revisions upgrades Configuration of Serial Server settings can be accomplished using any of the following methods Y Web Server using any web browser Y Vlinx Manager via LAN v Telnet console via the network v Serial Console via the serial port Virtual COM Driver Software for Windows installs VCOM ports viewable in the Windows Device Manager under Ports COM amp LPT The driver installs a virtual COM on Windows which maps the VCOM port to the IP address and TCP UDP port of the Serial Server This enables Windows applications to access remote serial devices over an IP based Ethernet LAN The LAN is transparent to the serial device and to software running on the PC TCP Probe selectable protocol ensures reliable communications in Virtual COM mode or Paired mode This feature restores the connections if communications are temporarily lost at either end due to loss of power or the Ethernet connection 1 2 Communication Modes The Vlinx Serial Server enables communication with serial devices over a LA
39. her the client software has made a connection with the Serial Server IP Address Displays the IP address of the connected client when there is a client connection Upgrade Firmware Used when downloading new firmware to the Serial Server see Section 8 Save Configuration File Allows the user to save the current configuration information to a file with a vcom extension Load Configuration File Allows the user to load a configuration file Provides three viewing options for the Vlinx Manager screen Exit Help Status Bar allows the Status Bar at the bottom of the screen to be viewable or hidden Split allows the position of the split between the Icons pane and the Virtual COM List IP Serial Server List panes to be dragged horizontally using the mouse Exits the Vlinx Manager program Accesses the About Virtual Com User Interface dialogue box which indicates the software version number 4 3 2 Icons The functions Search Server Configure Launch Webserver Install Virtual COM Uninstall Virtual COM Virtual COM Mapping Port Status and Upgrade Firmware can all be selected with the icons in the top window Page 13 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 4 Using the Vlinx Manager Vinx Manager 1 0 6 Server View Exit Help MANUFACTURING COMP ae Y i electronics a ELSE Server Configure Launch Install Virtual Uninstall Virtual Virtu
40. ial port Serial port Serial type Baud rate Data Stop bits Parity Flow control Advance Settings Delimiter 1 Delimiter 2 Force transmit Operation mode Hex 00 ff 00 disable Hex 00 ff 00 disable Inter character gap Connection status Apply Reboot rar Hilt x100ms 0 65535 0 disable x100ms 0 65535 0 disable le La internet E 100 Figure 44 Web Server Serial Port Configurations Page To change other operational Configurations click Operation Mode on the left side of the browser window The following page will appear ESP211 232 Operation mode Page Windows Internet Explorer http 192 168 1 104 operation htm eA A Go File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Google lv Search 7 gt 5 O GP S y Bookmarks UY Check SE AutoFill y 3 amp Signin we de ESP211 232 Operation mode Page B B electronic AN MANUFACTURING COMPANY System Serial port Operation mode gt gt Bl ah E Page Gh Toos NALTAL Serial port TCP UDP port e TCP Serial timeout TCP alive timeout TCP mode Connection at Max TCP connection Remote IP address OUDP Destination UDP IP addresses 4 0 0 0 0 to 0 0 0 0 gt 0 0 0 0 to 0 0 0 0 P 065535 sec P 0 255 min v Server v 255 255 255 255 Port Source UDP IP addresses internet R100 F
41. igure 45 Web Server Operation Mode Configuration Page Click Apply to store changes to the Serial Server Settings for each Port must be saved separately Note If you leave any Web Server page without Apply saving any changes you have made in this page will be ignored Page 38 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 11 Using Telnet 11 Using Telnet A Telnet client can be used to configure the Serial Server from the LAN The Telnet window displays the same configuration information shown in Console Mode and allows Server Configurations to be configured Basically the configuration interface of Console mode and Telnet are the same except that Telnet is remote login 11 1 Telnet Login Step 1 Ensure the PC and the Serial Server are connected to the LAN Step 2 Apply power to the Serial Server The power and ready LED will light Step 3 From the Desktop click Start and then Run The Run dialogue box will open Step 4 Type in Telnet and the IP address of the Serial Server to be configured and then click OK Step 5 The Telnet window will open and the Server screen will appear Note The Serial Server must be in RS 232 and must not be in Console mode before you can use Telnet to access the configuration screens 11 2 Navigating the Configuration Menu There are six Console Mode pages System Network Serial Operation mode Port status Apply and Help Tab Back Space an
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43. ions are able to work just as if the serial device is connected directly to a physical COM port on the computer The virtual COM software converts the application s data into IP packets sends it across the network to the Serial Server which converts the IP packet back to serial data and sends the data out the RS232 422 485 serial port located on the Serial Server To use this mode the Serial Server must be set to either TCP server or UDP server with a designated communication port number The virtual COM driver is the TCP or UDP client 1 2 3 Paired Mode Paired Mode is also called Serial Tunneling mode In this mode any two serial devices that can communicate with a serial link will be able to communicate using two Serial Servers and the LAN The Serial Servers are connected to a network one configured as a TCP UDP client and the other as a TCP UDP server In the setup the Remote IP address field of the server must contain the address of the client This will allow the client s IP address to bypass the IP address filtering feature of the server Conversely the Remote IP address of the client must contain the server s IP address Both communication port numbers must be the same RS 422 485 RS232 Ethernet Ethernet Serial Device Data Collector Figure 2 Paired Mode Page 2 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 1 Introduction 1 2 4 TCP Probe The TCP Probe
44. ist Virtual COM List Find this list by double clicking on the Virtual COM Mapping icon Page 14 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 4 Using the Vlinx Manager e COM Name Displays the number of the COM port mapped to each Serial Server port e IP Address Displays the IP Address for the Serial Server All ports on a Serial Server have the same subnet and often but not always the same IP address e Protocol Displays the currently selected TCP or UDP mode for the Serial Server e Port Displays the port number for each Serial Server port e Flow Control Shows what type of flow control is configured for each port e Status Indicates whether ports are currently In Use or Not Used Vlinx Manager V1 0 6 Server View Exit Help B B electronics ya RARA TURING COMPA Ethernet Serial Server y it Search Server Configure Launch Install Virtual Uninstall virtual PAE Pork Status Upgrade webserver COM COM F Mapping Firmware COM name COM type LiF edtess Proteo Pot _Flow control COMMS Wire 92 1 BS 0 1 4000 None Nat used Figure 17 Virtual COM List 4 3 4 Status Bar Displays the current status of the software in the bottom left corner of the screen e Ready e Waiting for the server to restart e Searching reachable servers 4 4 Search for Servers Upon opening the Vlinx Manager software it will automatically execute Search Serve
45. ist of COM port numbers The installed Virtual COM port will be displayed as Serial Server COM Device Manager Action View I gt BAR a m Computer e e Disk drives 3 Display adapters a H A DVD CD ROM drives 3 Floppy disk controllers LS Floppy disk drives 3 IDE ATA ATAPI controllers 328 Keyboards 1 49 Mice and other pointing devices 88 Monitors HF Network adapters j Y Other devices 7 Ports COM amp LPT A Communications Port COM1 Communications Port COM2 Y ECP Printer Port LPT1 a7 Vlinx VCOM COM3 7 Vlinx VCOM COMA g Sound video and game controllers a Storage volumes a En System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers v Saas Sa e 4 A E MD 2 4 Figure 36 Device Manager Window Page 29 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP211 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 6 Installing Virtual COM Ports Step 3 In the Device Manager select the Serial Server COM Double click it to bring up the Properties window IP Serial COM3 Properties ax General Configuration Driver Map To Com3 Flow Control None ATS CTS C on off Protocol TCP eid IP Address Port Number 4000 Cancel Figure 37 Virtual COM Port Configuration Window Step 4 Click the Configuration or Port Settings tab This screen allows the settings to be changed if necessary Click Cancel to kee
46. le click on Install VCOM The software will search for an available COM number to be used Map this to COM 5 to as in the example diagram Choose None for Flow Control with IP Address 192 168 0 1 and Port Number 4000 Verify the results of VCOM port creation by double clicking Virtual COM Mapping to view the new VCOM ports Section 12 Operations Modes rstal Virtual Vitus COM Note IP Address 192 168 1 106 and Current Port 4000 Map to COMS Install irtual Serial COM ow Lontrol Check Flow Control to match the serial device or None C on off None ATS CTS Sd IP Address fi 92 168 0 1 Port Number 2000 Protocol TCP with IP 192 168 0 1 and port 4000 Page 43 of 62 Document Number ESP21 1 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 12 Operations Modes ART Manager V1 0 6 B ES Server View Ext Help NY a ja YA a W Ethernet Serial Server 3 GS a X me Search Server Configure Launch Install Virtua Unirstal Virtual fies Port Status Upgrade Webserves COM COM Mapping Firmware I H B electronic MANITAS TIRAS LOMA AM COM name COM type LIP address Protocol Pet Flowcemtdl Status 1 163 1 108 4000 None Not used 192 1698 1 106 4000 None Not used COM 9 amp 6 Created 192 168 1 108 amp 106 and Port 4000 Communication Setup 1 Open your application software a
47. lected port The Vcom User Interface dialogue box appears indicating to restart the device before the new settings will take effect Click Yes ycomul You must restart the device before the new settings will take effect Restart now No Figure 31 Restart Dialogue Box After the port has been applied you may re enter Configurations to verify the changes have taken effect 5 2 18 2 Saving Configuration Data in Console Mode or Telnet Saving Server Configurations is done from the Properties screen Access the Properties screen by tabbing through the Page list of screens on the left side of the window and highlighting Apply There are four options shown on the right side of the Properties screen Apply Default Reload and Restart Use Tab Backspace or arrow keys to move the cursor to choose the correct option then press Enter Page 26 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server 9600 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help DO gt S DH lt lt Page list gt gt System Network Serial Operation mode Port status Appl Help Current page Apply Connected 00 05 28 Auto detect Section 6 Installing Virtual COM Ports lt lt Properties gt gt lt Apply gt lt Def aul t gt lt Reload gt lt Restart gt 9600 8 N 1 Figure 32 Console Configuration Window e Apply stores the configuration data to the Serial Server flash memory and resets it
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49. n with the serial server s IP address Direct IP mode is the default operations mode for Vlinx Serial Servers It is basis for the well understood network protocols most used in many settings Screens tasks and processes will feel intuitive since they are grounded in tech s experience with the Internet and PC s Since direct IP technology isn t limited to the Windows operating system it offers the greatest Page 40 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 12 Operations Modes potential flexibility as interfaces can be developed for Linux Mac even DOS or any other computer system that runs TCP software Some potential RS 232 422 485 applications that have greatly extended reach with the Serial Server are e Digital measurement devices scales etc e Fax Modems e Control of hardware devices GUI Configuration Match serial settings via 9600 8 N 1 Note IP port 4000 1 Connect the PC to the Serial Configurations E x Server using the Ethernet port Ea IA and connect the serial device SEE using a serial cable or Serialtype RS 232 Flaw contrat f None y cross over cable as needed Baud rate 3600 TCPYUDP TCP y ts 0 E 14000 2 Setup software and search for m E TCP UDP port gt Parity None the Server using Vlinx os Manager Advance Settings 3 Double click on the device to Delimiter 1 joo Hex 00 FF 00 disable Inter character gap
50. nd GND 5 DEFD Differential Ended Signals for Full Duplex Communication Figure 52 DB 9 Pin outs in RS 422 485 4 Wire Mode ESP211 RS 485 2 Wire Mode DB 9 Male outside RS 485 Signal Name DATA AC DEHD DATA B Signal Ground DEHD Differential Ended Signals for Half Duplex Communication Figure 53 DB 9 Pin outs in RS 485 2 Wire Mode Page 53 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP211 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Appendix B Serial Port Pin outs ESP211 485 RS 422 485 4 Wire Mode RS 422 485 Signal Name DEFD DEFD Signal Ground GND E DEFD Differential Ended Signals for Full Duplex Communication Figure 54 Terminal Block Pin outs in RS 422 485 4 Wire Mode ESP211 485 RS 485 2 Wire Mode ys mao pan Bie B DEHD Differential Ended Signals for Half Duplex Communication Figure 55 Terminal Block Pin outs in RS 485 2 Wire Mode RS 422 485 TB i Type RS 422 485 Signal Name Pin E Note Some RS 485 devices are marked opposite the RS 485 standard which defines the Data B line as positive relative to Data A during a Mark state before enabling the transmitter and after transmitting before tri stating If an RS 485 device does not respond try swapping the Data B and Data A lines Page 54 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Appendix C Ethernet Cable Pinouts Appendix C Ethernet Cable Pin outs
51. nd devices even verifying correct operation and troubleshooting problems can be done from anywhere in the world And access is restricted to only those who need it Upgrades to Ethernet hardware and software don t require changes to sensor and control applications because the transmitting medium is invisible to the serial network Changes to serial equipment and protocols also don t impact Ethernet configurations Serial Servers are simply miniature computers Their primary function is to interpret and transmit data to and from Ethernet and serial devices by maintaining their formats They also allow engineers to combine the simplicity proven dependability and cost effectiveness of serial technology with the open protocols and reach of the Ethernet Internet world Here are the most commonly used modes plus a few tips on making things run smoothly Please Note IP addresses given are examples only You must verify the actual IP addresses in your setting to determine the correct ones to use 12 1 Straight IP Mode User Application software via 192 168 0 1 port 4000 RS 422 485 RS232 Serial Server TCP IP Ethernet Serial Device 9600 8 N 1 192 168 0 10 192 168 0 1 Port 4000 Figure 47 Straight IP Mode Direct IP connections allow applications using TCP IP socket programs to communicate directly with serial ports on the Ethernet Serial Server The TCP format running on the PC establishes a connectio
52. nd direct this to the new VCOM created COM 5 Set the serial settings to match the end serial device connected on the Serial Server 9600 8 N 1 Note the unit will automatically set itself to match this serial setting of the VCOM 3 Try to communicate to the end serial device connected to the Serial Server 4 Setup is now complete if all is successful Note that this IP address is an example only Use the actual IP address of device 12 3 Paired Mode RS 422 485 TCP IP Ethernet Serial Device 9600 8 N 1 Collector SO 9600 8 N 1 192 168 1 106 192 168 1 107 Port 4000 Port 4000 Server Unit Client Unit Figure 49 Paired Mode Paired Mode lets any two serial devices communicate freely using the Ethernet or LAN Two Vlinx Serial Servers one at each end convert serial signals and handle the network side communications automatically and invisibly as far as the serial devices are concerned In this mode one serial server is configured as a client and the other as a server Each server is Page 44 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 12 Operations Modes programmed with the mating device s IP address The only restriction on cable length is the size of the LAN or WAN Some benefits of paired mode are e Existing serial programs need no change to connect over long distances e No added software is needed on the host PC e Serial devices from the simpl
53. ni Serial Server 13 2 Default Settings The Vlinx Serial Server Default Settings are as follows Model Name Server Name Serial Number Password DHCP IP Address Net Mask Gateway MAC Address FW Version Baud Rate Data Stop bits Parity Flow Control TCP UDP Protocol Serial timeout TCP alive timeout TCP Mode Delimiter Hex 1 Delimiter Hex 2 Force Transmit Inter character Gap TCP UDP port Serial Type Max connection Remote IP Address ESP211 232 ESP211 485 or ESP211 XX XX XX XX XX XX MAC address of the unit printed on back of unit XXXXXXXXXXXXXX printed on back of unit No Password Enable 192 168 0 1 Gf DHCP not available 253 233 2335 0 192 168 0 254 XX XX XX XX XX XX printed on back of unit Current Firmware Vx x x 9600 8 1 None None TCP 0 second O minute Server 00 00 O ms O ms 4000 RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 depending on model 1 295 295 295 295 Page 50 of 62 Section 13 Technical Data Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Appendix A Well Known TCP UDP Port Numbers Appendix A Well Known TCP UDP Port Numbers Port numbers are divided into three ranges Well Known Ports Registered Ports and Dynamic and or Private Ports Well Known Ports are those from O through 1023 Registered Ports are those from 1024 through 49151 Dynamic and or Private Ports are those from 49152 through 65535 Well Kn
54. nical Data 13 1 Feature List DB 9M connector or terminal block Serial Port Modes RS 232 RS 485 422 selectable or RS 232 422 485 selectable depending on model Baud rate 110 to 230 4Kbps 5787bps 165250 bps Serial Interface Flow Control None RTS CTS Xon Xoff Data Packing Delimiters Forced Transmit Inter Character Gap LAN Interface IEEE802 3 10 100BaseT Auto detect TCP Server TCP Client or UDP Straight IP mode Communication Paired Mode Types Virtual COM mode Virtual COM drivers for Windows 2000 2003 XP Vista WinSock Lib API TCP UDP IP ARP ICMP HTTP Telnet DHCP Protocols UDP Multicast Client requests connection at Power up or Data arrival TCP Inactivity Timeout TCP keep alive timeout Protocols Relative Function Serial Inactivity Timeout Up to 8 TCP Client Connections Page 48 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 13 Technical Data TCP Probe function Port Status Monitoring Console Telnet Web pages Remote Administrator Management Firmware upgrade Import Export Configurations file Security IP Address Filtering DC Input 12VDC Power amp Environment Operating Temperature 0 to 55 C Certifications FCC CE Rugged IP30 Metal Case DIN rail mount Panel mount or Desktop Dimensions mm 52 x 79 x 22 Page 49 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mi
55. o out and then come back on The system is ready when the ready light starts blinking on and off in a two second cycle Page 4 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 2 Hardware Connections 2 2 4 Ethernet Connector The Serial Server has a standard RJ 45 receptacle mounted in the top edge of the chassis The Serial Server can be connected to an Ethernet hub switch or wall plate using a standard straight through RJ 45 male Ethernet cable To connect directly to an RJ45 Ethernet port on a PC or laptop a crossover Ethernet cable must be used 2 2 5 Serial Port The serial port operates in RS485 RS422 or RS232 mode depending on the model and mode options 2 3 ESP211 xxx Models and Functions 1 The ESP211 212 model works only in RS 232 mode 2 The ESP211 485 model is software selectable between RS485 2 wire RS485 4 wire and RS422 modes 3 The ESP211 model is equipped with MEI Multiple Electronic Interface and is software selectable between RS232 RS485 and RS422 modes 2 4 Views Figure 4 Combined Front Back Top Bottom Views ESP211 232 top 2 views and ESP211 485 bottom 2 views Note ESP211 with MEI has the same physical configuration as ESP211 232 Page 5 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 2 Hardware Connections 2 5 Panel Layouts Power Jack RJ 45 pe i3 female i DC tv Reset Une DEI Rosas
56. open The Configurations windows are used to configure and store the configuration settings Details for setting Configurations are described in the next chapter Configurations System Serial Poet 1 B amp B Electronics Wins Manages 0 0 6 Modelname ESPZ DHCP Serves name ESP21 1 232 0022E 4EEEF 49 IP address Setia number iH 0004 Metmask Password Gateway PW vessiore 4 Link status MAC address ES EE EF Hardware 1D cot cued Figure 19 Configurations Windows Page 16 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP211 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 4 Using the Vlinx Manager Step 2 After configuring as needed click Apply to store the configuration in the server The following window will appear vcomul You must restart the device before the new settings will take effect Restart now Figure 20 Restart Dialogue Box Step 3 Click Yes to restart automatically The following dialogue box will appear Figure 21 Restarting Dialogue Box After eight seconds a dialogue box will ask whether you want to search for all reachable servers again A Do vou want bo search all reachable servers again Yes Moa Figure 22 Search Server Dialogue Box While the Serial Server is searching for all reachable servers the following dialogue box appears Search Vlinx Manager Please wait Figure 23 Searching Dialogue Box After that port has been applied you
57. own Ports are assigned by IANA and on most systems can only be used by system processes or by programs executed by privileged users Table below shows some of the well known port numbers For more details please visit the IANA website http www 1ana org assignments port numbers TCP TCP TCP TCP UDP UDP BOOP elit Ceo o rme o m Ceo e Note Please reserve the following port numbers for the Vlinx Serial Server operation 6400 TCP Probe CMD 6666 UDP Search All 6669 UDP CMD 6690 UDP Search Specific Your attached firewall device must not block the reserved port numbers mentioned above or the port numbers specified in TCP UDP port in Configurations window Page 51 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Appendix B Serial Port Pin outs Appendix B Serial Port Pin outs ESP211 ESP211 232 RS 232 Mode DB 9 Male outside RS 232 DB 9M Direction RS 232 Signal Name a 1 se ReceiveData m RXD_ Transmit Data Out TXD Data Terminal Ready Out DTR Signal Ground OND DataSetReady Im DSR Request To Send Out RTS Clear To Send m cts Oo mn n Ring Indicator Figure 51 DB 9 Pin outs in RS 232 Mode Page 52 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Appendix B Serial Port Pin outs ESP211 RS 422 485 4 Wire Mode DB 9 Male outside DEFD DEFD Signal Grou
58. p the existing settings Step 5 Click OK to change the settings Use Refresh in the Device Manager if Windows does not auto refresh Page 30 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 7 Removing Virtual COM Ports 7 Removing Virtual COM Ports The Vlinx Manager software Uninstall Virtual COM Port feature will remove a mapped COM port in the Device Manager of Windows 2000 2003 XP Vista operating systems 7 1 Removing the Virtual COM port using Vlinx Manager Step 1 From the Windows Desktop click Start gt All Programs gt Serial Server gt Vlinx Manager Step 2 In the Vlinx Manager window click the Virtual COM Mapping icon Highlight the mapped COM port number to be removed Vlinx Manager V1 0 6 ajaj Server View Exit Help Ethernet Serial Server A x o N B Be electronics 7 gt MANUFACTURING COMPA Search Server Configure Launch Install Virtual Uninstall Virtual Virtual COM Port Status Upgrade Webserver COM Mapping Firmware Servername__ Serer type IP address Por Protocol stes com Inetece fESP211 2 32 0022E 4E EEF 49 Not connected ESP41 E 4EEEFA1 Wit 192 168 0 1 4000 TCP Not connected Not mapped EE ESP412 0022E 4EEEFA1 Wire 192 168 0 1 4001 TCP Not connected Not mapped RS 232 Figure 38 Vlinx Manager Window Step 3 Click the Uninstall Virtual COM icon The Administrator will ask for conformation Click OK to
59. po 2100m 0 65535 O dizable open Configur ations screens Sa _ col S A 4 Note the IP address of 192 168 0 1 of the Server on Serial timeout O A E55 sec Max TEP connection 1 vw the System page TCR alive P 0 255 min Connection at ower Up 5 Click on Serial Port 1 page o pP Remote IP address 255 255 255 255 and configure the unit Basic Settings to match serial device like 9600 8 N 1 Ea 6 Note the TCP UDP port 2 4000 7 Note the TCP mode server for Direct IP mode 8 Save settings and reboot Note TCP mode server Cancel Communication Setup 1 Open Telnet to IP address 192 168 0 1 and port 4000 OR use your application to communicate out the same IP address and port number 2 Try to communicate to the end serial device connected to the Serial Server 3 Setup is now complete if all is successful Note that this IP address is an example only Use the actual IP address of device Page 41 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 12 Operations Modes 12 2 VCOM Mode User Application software via COM 5 Serial RS 422 485 TCP IP Server RS232___ Ethernet Serial Device A 9600 8 N 1 192 168 0 10 192 168 0 1 port 4000 Figure 48 VCOM Mode In Virtual COM mode a driver a virtual serial port is created with the PC s software The new COM port can be named anything and
60. r to search for all reachable Serial Servers If a new device gets added after the Vlinx Manager software is opened then the following steps need to be followed to search for servers Step 1 To manually search for servers click the Search Servers icon The Search Setup box provides two options for searching for servers on the network e Specify the IP Address of the Serial Server or e Search all reachable servers Page 15 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 4 Using the Vlinx Manager Search setup Search Specified Server IP Address Search all reachable servers OK Cancel Figure 18 Search Setup Window Step 2 Enter the IP Address assigned to the desired Serial Server or click Search all reachable servers then OK IP Address is used to find Serial Server units that are not on the same subnet Routers on the network will block the standard broadcast used to find servers if Search all reachable servers is selected The user must set an IP address that conforms to the LAN addressing scheme The Searching window is shown until all active Serial Servers on the LAN are listed in the Serial Server List window 4 5 Setting Configurations The Configurations window displays the current configurations for the currently selected server Step 1 To open the Configurations window highlight the Serial Server in the Vlinx Serial Server List window double click to
61. rial port 1 Upgrading also can be accomplished through the network connection by using the Vlinx Manager software and a virtual COM port In upgrade mode the default serial port settings are 9600 baud 8 data bits no parity and 1 stop bit However baud rate can be reconfigured up to 115200 bps to facilitate faster uploads Configurations System SerialPort Flow control 115200 TCP UDP Data Stop bas 8 1 TCP UDP port Parity None v Delimiter 1 00 Hex 00 FF OO disable Inter character gap Delimiter 2 00 Hex 00 FF 00 disable Connection status Force transm t O x100ms 0 65535 O disable Serial timeout fo 0 65535 sec Max TCP connection TCP alive o 0 255 min Connection at Remote IP address 0 x100ms 0 65535 O disable l 1 kd 255 255 255 255 Figure 29 Upgrade Mode Configuration Screen Page 24 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP211 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 6 Installing Virtual COM Ports 5 2 12 Serial Timeout Default for the timeout property is 0 or no timeout This is activated by resetting the value between 1 and 65535 seconds If the timeout value is set to 5 seconds and the Serial Server is configured as a Server when the Client makes connection and communication starts then communication stops for 5 or more seconds the Serial Server closes the TCP session and becomes available for another client connection request 5 2 13 TCP Alive Timeout The T
62. shes the page Step 6 Once all the changes have been made move to the Apply page and Enter select Apply and press Enter Page 35 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 9 Using Console Mode 9600 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help 04 33 05 lt lt Page list gt gt lt lt Properties gt gt FE TE TE IE IE IE IE HE IE IE IE IE IE IE IE IE IE IE is System Network lt Def aul t gt Serial lt Reload gt Operation mode lt Restart gt Port status Appl Help lt Apply now gt MES Cancel Apply settings Connected 00 06 51 Auto detect 9600 8 N 1 Figure 42 Saving and Restarting the Configuration in Console mode The restart message will appear Step 7 Select Yes to save changes Page 36 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP211 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 10 Using the Web Server 10 Using the Web Server The Web Server can be used to configure the Serial Server from any web browser software such as Internet Explorer Server Configurations can be set up using three browser pages 10 1 Setting Server Configurations In Internet Explorer type the IP Address of the Serial Server into the address field near the top of the window and press the Enter key The General Settings window will appear ESP21 1 232 System Page Windows T Internet Explorer iv e http 192 168 1 104 4 X Google
63. shows up in the Windows Device Manager Since VCOM ports don t take any hardware such as expansion cards up to 256 may be created with Vlinx Manager Software These have all the functions of hardware serial ports with Stop bits Parity bits Data bits and Baud rate all adjustable Windows applications use standard Windows API calls to communicate through this virtual connection with no changes to software After connection the LAN is transparent to the program and serial device Applications work just as if the serial device is connected directly to a physical COM port on the PC Some potential applications are e Expand capacity of legacy industrial control PCs with limited physical serial ports e Allow expensive serial devices to be used by a number of users simultaneously e Split a real COM port between a number of VCOM ports e Allow serial port overlapping mapping by naming a virtual port the same as a physical one VCOM Configuration 1 Connect the PC to the Serial Server using the Ethernet port and connect the serial device using a serial cable or cross over cable as needed 2 Setup software and search for the Server using Vlinx Manager Page 42 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server 3 4 ATi Manager 1 0 6 Server Wew Ext Hebb i electronics X Search Server MADE AA Tee LADA AA E Corfigure install VCOM Port Highlight Server unit and doub
64. talling the Vlinx Manager Software Vlinx Manager Setup Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Vlinx Manager The InstallShield Wizard will install Wlinx Manager on your computer To continue click Next Figure 7 The Setup Window of Vlinx Manager Step 3 When Choose Destination Location appears click Next The installation progress will be shown until complete Vlinx Manager Setup Setup will install Vling Manager in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another pei Folder C Program Files B amp B Electronics Vlins Vlins Servers Figure 8 The Choose Destination Window Step 4 Click Finish when the Install Shield Wizard Complete dialogue appears When finished the dialogue box will close Page 8 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 3 Installing the Vlinx Manager Software Vlinx Manager Setup InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing Vlinx Manager on your computer Finish Figure 9 The Install Shield Wizard Complete Window 3 1 3 Updating an Existing Installation If Vlinx Manager software is already installed the setup window will prompt for removing it Please remove all installed components first Once the software has been removed Install run setup exe the new software Vlinx Manager Setup Welcome to the Vlinx Manager Setup Maintenance
65. terface for a selected server e Install Virtual COM Selects the Virtual COM List Double clicking on any COM port in the Virtual COM List brings up a window that allows changing the virtual COM settings such as Flow Control Protocol IP address and Port Number Virtual COM settings must match Serial Server port settings e Uninstall Virtual COM Allows virtual COM ports to be uninstalled from the Vlinx Manager window e Virtual Com Mapping Shows the currently mapped virtual COM ports settings and Status e Port Status Brings up a screen that displays the following information associated with the serial port Serial TX Displays the number of bytes of data sent to the serial device since the IP connection was established Page 12 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 4 Using the Vlinx Manager View Serial RX Displays the number of bytes of data received from the connected serial device since the IP connection was established DTR RTS The DTR RTS Port Status indicator displays the current logic state of the DTR and RTS hardware handshake output lines for the selected Serial Server port 1 asserted O not asserted DCD DSR CTS The DCD DSR CTS Port Status indicator displays the current logic state being received on the DCD DSR and CTS hardware handshake input lines for the selected Serial Server port 1 asserted O not asserted Status Indicates whet
66. that contains the firmware hex file Select the file and click Open The Open dialogue box will disappear Step 7 In the Upgrade window select the serial port to be used in transferring the firmware If using a virtual COM port identify the virtual COM number and address mapped to Port 1 on the Serial Server Step 8 Click Upgrade Step 9 In the Port Settings window set the Bits per second Data bits Parity and Stop bits to the same values as set up in the Configurations window Click OK Figure 40 Port Settings Window Step 10 Upgrade progress will be shown until the message Upgrade finished is shown Click OK Page 33 of 62 Document Number ESP211 xxx xx 4809m Vlinx ESP21 1 xxx xx Mini Serial Server Section 9 Using Console Mode 9 Using Console Mode Before the Serial Server is installed on a LAN the Console mode can be used to change the settings from the defaults The Serial Server is shipped with Serial type in RS 232 RS 485 422 software switchable or fully selectable modes depending on the model Connect using either 1 an Ethernet cable from the RJ45 type plug through a standard Cat5 or other cable to an Ethernet port on local network or 0 a crossover null modem cable between the COM port on the computer and the serial port 1 on the Serial Server 9 1 Entering Console Mode Enter Console mode via Vlinx Manager requires Ethernet confection 1 Enter the Vlinx Manager open the Server Configurations and set th

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