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B&B Electronics VESP211-232 serial server

1. vlinx Manager F a peia server Ethemet Adapter wireless Nehwork pnnection IF Address 192 153 1 103 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 D eiaul sateway 182 158 1 1 a virtual communications port vESRSO1 000E BEDOQ0D1 Seal Server Infomation Server Name WESAS01 OO0EBEOO00N IP Address 132 158 1 104 Dredauis ateveay 192 158 1 1 Test Progress Figure 40 Diagnostics Dialog Box Testing a Serial Server Connection 1 Click the Diagnostic icon The Diagnostics dialog box appears 2 Select the option a serial server 3 In the drop down box select the specific serial server you want to check 4 Click the Start button Information about the progress of the pinging process is displayed in the Test Progress box Page 46 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 7 Diagnostics Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server O vtinx Manager E3 want lo best Computes End ommation E a serial server Ethemet Adapter wireless Network Connector s a virtual communications port IP Address 1921631 103 VESRS07 O0EBEO00001 nn T Serial Server Infomation Ethemnet Adapter Local Area Connection Server Name VESR901 000 BEOQODN IP Address 192 168 1 101 IP Address 132 158 1 104 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Drelaul s steven 182 158 1 1 Pinang 192 168 1104 with 32 bytes of data Realy from 152 166 1 104 butesz32 Ereclms TTL2128 IFieply from
2. 2 1 x 3 1x 0 87 in 5 2 x 7 9 x 2 2 cm 2 9 x 3 1 x 0 87 in 7 4 x 7 9 x 2 2 cm 10 to 30 VDC 2 5 W max 28 to 16 AWG Copper Wire Only 5 KG CM 105 C Minimum Sized for 60 C Ampacity One Conductor Per Terminal Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m Wwww bb elec com www bb europe com Section 9 Appendix Vlinx VESP211 Serial Server Controls Indicators and Connector Specifications Switches Reset button Indicators Serial LED Ethernet LED Ready LED 10BaseT 100BaseTX Ethernet Serial Connectors DC Power Serial Interface Specifications Mode Selection RS 232 lines RS 422 lines RS 485 lines 2 wire RS 485 lines 4 wire Baud Rates Serial Interfaces Data Bits Parity Stop bits Flow control RS 422 485 biasing RS 422 485 termination RS 485 data control Page 61 of 66 Hold in for 0 to 2 seconds for hardware reset Hold in for 2 to 10 seconds for Console Mode Do a hardware reset or recycle power to exit Console Mode Hold in for more than 10 seconds to reset to factory defaults Color Green On Port open Blink Data traffic Color Yellow or Green On 100BaseTX Off 10BaseT Blink Data traffic Color Green Blink once per second System OK Off System NOT OK Single RJ 45F 8 pin VESP211 DB9 connector VESP211 232 DB9 connector VESP211 485 terminal block connector barrel connector RS 232 422 485 software selectable TXD RXD RTS CTS DTR DSR
3. Click the Check for Updates button Progress Bar and Progress Box display information about and progress of the download To download the latest firmware files from a file L 2 3 Click the Browse button to open an Open File dialog box Browse to the drive and folder containing the firmware file Select and download the file to the local firmware folder Uploading the Firmware to the Serial Server 1 Page 45 of 66 In the Serial Server Selection drop down list select the serial server to be upgraded In the Firmware Description drop down list select the firmware to upload to the serial server Click the Upgrade button Progress Bar and Progress Box provides information on the progress of the transfer In the Firmware File drop down list select the firmware file to upload to the serial server Click Upgrade The Progress box and Progress bar display information on the upgrading process When the upgrade process is complete click Close Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 7 Diagnostics Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Diagnostics Clicking the Diagnostic icon opens the Diagnostics dialog box and enables you to check the operation of connected serial servers and VCOM ports on the local computer The Computer Information box displays information about the type of network connections the IP addresses Subnet Masks and Default Gateways in use
4. 1 connection v and allow everyone to connect C and allow a specific IP address to connect C and allow a specific range of IP addresses to connect Figure 30 Paired Mode Settings Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m Wwww bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server 3 Type the TCP port number to be used in the want to wait for connections on TCP port number box 4 Select the number of connections in the and limit the number of connections to drop down box 5 Select e and allow everyone to connect if you want any server to connect e and allow a specific IP address to connect if you want to specify up to four IP addresses to be able to connect e and allow a specific range of IP addresses to connect if you want to specify a range of IP addresses that can connect 6 If you selected e and allow a specific IP address to connect in the area of the window that appears select one or more IP address boxes and type in the desired IP address These are the IP addresses I want to allow to connect IP address 69254051 M IP address IP address 69254053 IP address 69254054 Figure 31 IP Addresses e and allow a specific range of IP addresses to connect in the area of the window that appears select an IP address box and type in the IP addresses that specify the desired range These are the IP address ranges I want to allow t
5. Settings Help Network Protocol controls the protocol used I want to use this network protocol to communicate with the sral server Tha TCP UDP VCOM Mode Pared Mode ta TCP le wets tha senal server to wutiate to wait for connections server ar to wait for connections to initiate connections client Connect to Address is the IP ad ress of the TC save Connect to Port the TCP port samber of the TCP server Connect om controls when to make i I want to connect to IP address 169254 042 connection to a TCP server on TCP port mmber 4000 at power up when the serial port receives data Save Back Next Advanced Figure 29 Paired Mode Configuration Setting the serial server to operate in Paired Mode as a client 1 Select Paired protocol 2 Select to initiate connections client 3 Type the IP add text boxes 4 Select e atpoweru ress and TCP port numbers of the server in the appropriate p if you want the serial server to always be connected e When the serial port receives data if you only want to establish a connection when there is data to be sent Setting the serial server to operate in Paired Mode as a server 1 Select Paired protocol 2 Select to wait for connections server to wait for connections server C to initiate connections client I want to wait for connections on TCP port number 4000 and limit the number of connections to
6. application the serial server is configured as a TCP or UDP server The socket program running on the PC establishes a communication connection with the serial server The data is sent directly to and from the serial port on the server Page 18 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 3 Initial Setup and Connections Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Figure 12 Direct IP and Virtual COM Port Connection In Virtual COM Port Mode a PC can communicate across the network to the serial server as if the serial ports on the serial server are the PC s serial ports When a virtual COM port is configured on the PC using Vlinx Manager a new COM port appears in the Device Manager Windows programs using standard Windows API calls are able to interface to virtual COM ports When a program on the PC opens the new COM port it communicates directly with the remote serial device connected to the serial server In Paired Mode two serial servers connected to serial devices via their serial ports are connected to the network The serial devices communicate directly transferring data between devices as a point to point serial connection Paired Mode is set up as shown in the following diagram and configured using Vlinx Manager software or web interface Figure 13 Paired Mode Setup Page 19 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 3 Ini
7. vobnet mask of 255 255 0 0 Figure 22 Network Configuration Page Setting up Dynamic IP Addressing 1 Select the want to use DHCP to setup the network check box Setting up Static IP Addressing 1 Ensure the I want to use DHCP to setup the network box is un checked Network I want DHCP to setup the network IP Address booo Subnet Mask 255 255 2550 Default Gateway booo Figure 23 IP Address Settings 2 Type the IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway addresses in the appropriate boxes Setting up Serial Ports On the Serial Port Configuration page you can configure the communications parameters of the current serial port Parameters include port mode baud rate data bits parity stop bits and type of flow control Page 27 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Vlinx Manager Jog 3 J p Open Cfg Save Cfg ServerSearch Firmware Upgrade Add VCOM Remove VOOM Diagnostic Which device do you want to configure Choose the device by double chcking on one of the devices in the list below Server Name Connection Pot 1 VESR901 000 192 168 1 104 TCP S 4000 3E000001 192 168 1 104 Ethernet Serial Server Contents Port 1 Serial Help G Description sets the daseriptioe for this serial General Description Senal Port 1 pee Network xm Made
8. DCD GND TXDA TXDB RXDA RXDB GND Data Data GND TXDA TXDB RXDA RXDB GND 75 150 300 600 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 14400 19200 28800 38400 57600 115200 230400 5 6 7 8 None even odd mark space T 1 9 2 None RTS CTS XON XOFF Auto 1K ohm pullups and pulldowns 120 ohm with user installed jumpers Auto control via MCU Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m Wwww bb elec com www bb europe com Section 9 Appendix Network Specifications Memory I P Port Addresses Network Communications Network Physical Layer Standards Protocols Supported Connection Modes Client Connection Search Diagnostics Firmware Upgrade Character count Delimiters Timeouts TCP UDP Ports Table Serial Memory Network Memory 5300 8888 LAN Ethernet IP Mode TCP UDP UDP Hex 1 Hex 2 Inter character Serial TCP keepalive Force transmit Max character count Vlinx VESP211 Serial Server 8 KB per port 4 KB Heartbeat amp Configuration setting in TCP Mode i e Pair Mode VESP211 update 10 100 Mbps Auto detecting 10BaseT or 100BaseTX IEEE 802 3 auto detecting amp auto MDI MDX 10BaseT and 100BaseTX TCP IPv4 UDP ARP HTTP 1 0 ICMP PING DHCP BOOTP Static DHCP User definable Unicast or Multicast Server Client VCOM Paired At power up or upon data arrival Serial direct COM and Ethernet autosearch or specific IP Display PC IP ping test
9. Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 2 VESP211 Hardware Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Reset Ethernet ZI NDA Ready 9 Ethernet Serial Model VESP211 B B electronics www bb electronics com Figure 8 VESP211 Enclosure with Panel Mount Bracket An optional DIN rail mount adapter is available from B amp B Electronics Page 14 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 3 Initial Setup and Connections Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Initial Setup and Connections This section describes how to setup and connect VESP211 Serial Servers Note In this section devices to be connected to the serial server s serial connection are simply referred to as the serial device Connecting the Power Supply Connect a DC power supply by plugging a 12 VDC power source into the barrel jack on the top of the serial server The center connection must be positive Polarity of the connection is indicated on the label on the front of the serial server The power supply must be capable of supplying 2 5 watts maximum Connecting VESP211 Serial Servers to Serial Devices VESP211 Serial Servers can be connected to serial devices using RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 2 wire and RS 485 4 wire RS 232 The RS 232 interface supports seven RS 232 signal lines TD RD DTR DSR RTS CTS DCD plus Signal Ground Signals are single
10. Indicators VESP211s have three LED indicators a Ready LED an Ethernet LED and a Serial LED Page 9 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 2 VESP211 Hardware Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server 12VDC J Reset Ethernet 2 5W max UNING Age AI AL A Ready Ethernet Serial Model VESP211 B B electronics www bb electronics com RS 232 422 485 Figure 3 Front Panel of the VESP211 Ready LED The Ready LED green blinks once per second if the system is operating correctly If the LED is off it indicates the system is not operating correctly or that it is in Console Mode Ethernet LED The Ethernet LED illuminates if the Ethernet port is connected and blinks when data is transmitted or received Serial LED The serial port has an associated LED The Serial Port LED blinks green when data is being transmitted or received on the serial port When the LED is On it indicates that the serial port is open Page 10 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 2 VESP211 Hardware Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Note LEDs on the serial server are also used to indicate various Reset modes as described in the following section Reset Switch A recessed momentary Reset switch is located on the side of the enclosure To activate the switch insert a small plastic tool through the hole in the enclosure and press light
11. Parameters On the Port Network Parameters Configuration page you can configure the port to use UDP TCP VCOM or Paired protocols in several different modes Page 28 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server TCP Configuration Page 29 of 66 TCP Transmission Control Protocol provides reliable connection oriented network communication with error checking In TCP mode the serial server can be configured as a client or a server When you configure the serial server as a TCP client it initiates connections with a server on the network You must set up the IP address and port number of the server that you want the client serial server to communicate with You also select whether 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 connections to be initiated by another network device You must set up the TCP port number that it will listen to for connections and set the maximum up to eight number of simultaneous connections it will accept You can filter the connections it will accept based on specific IP addresses or ranges of IP addresses that you specify Ethernet Serial Server Contents Port 1 Settings Help Ge Network Protocol controls the protoce sem I want to use this aubwo
12. Setting up Paired Mode Operation Page 33 of 66 Paired Mode enables two serial servers to operate across the network like a wire replacement between two serial devices Paired Mode is also called serial tunneling Serial devices connected to serial servers on each end of the link can communicate as it they were connected by a serial cable For Paired Mode to work one serial server must be configured as a TCP server and the other as a TCP client The serial server configured as the TCP client initiates the connection You must set up the IP address and port number of the server that you want the client serial server to communicate with You also select whether you want the serial server to connect at power up or only when it receives data from the device connected to its serial port The serial server configured as a TCP server waits for connections to be initiated by another network device You must set up the TCP port number on which it will listen for connections and set the maximum up to four number of simultaneous connections it will accept You can filter the connections it will accept based on specific IP addresses or ranges of IP addresses that you specify Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Page 34 of 66 Contents General Network 92 168 1 104 BS Ethernet Serial Server Port 1
13. appropriate addresses in these fields If you do not know what addresses to use in these fields ask your network administrator Page 50 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 8 Description of Serial Server Properties Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Note 7 This product is factory defaulted to the DHCP mode It is intended that your network s DHCP Server provide the IP address assignment If there is not a DHCP server on your network the device will default to IP address 169 254 102 39 Note 2 A dynamic address assigned by the DHCP server may change if the server loses the Ethernet connection or power is removed If a device on the network that normally communicates with the serial server is configured to communicate with a specific IP address of the serial server and the IP address has been changed the device will not be able to communicate with the serial server The Firmware Version number Vx x x indicates the serial server s currently loaded firmware release From time to time new firmware is made available and can be uploaded into the serial server using Vlinx Manager Flow Control determines the type of handshaking that is used to control sending and receiving of messages Options include No Flow Control Hardware Flow Control RTS CTS and Software Flow Control XON XOFF The Flow Control setting must match the requirements of the serial device connected Note Select No
14. at power up or only when it receives data from the device connected to its serial port TCP server When the serial server is configured as a TCP server it waits for connections to be initiated by another network device You must set up the TCP port number that it will listen to for connections and set the maximum up to eight number of simultaneous connections it will accept You can filter the connections it will accept based on specific IP addresses or ranges of IP addresses that you specify UDP User Datagram Protocol enables applications using UDP socket programs to communicate with the serial ports on the serial server UDP protocol provides connectionless communications which allows data to be broadcast to and received from multiple nodes on a network Because it is a connectionless protocol UDP does not guarantee the delivery of a datagram and the datagram is only be sent once e In UDP mode if you want to control what network node receives data you must specify the IP address and UDP port the data will be sent to You can choose to send to e Nobody e All nodes at a specific UDP port number This is called broadcast e Specific IP addresses and UDP port numbers This is called unicast e A range of IP addresses and UDP port numbers This is called unicast range e You can also configure the serial server to receive from nodes on the network using the same list of configuration options e When the Network Protocol i
15. each device is shown in the Serial Server Information Table The MAC address of the currently selected serial server is also displayed on the Login page of Vlinx Manager The Model number of the currently selected serial server is displayed on the Login page of Vlinx Manager Network Protocols available for use on VESP211 serial servers include TCP UDP VCOM and Paired Mode Network Watchdog controls the duration of network inactivity when a network connection is determined idle and causes the connection to be forced closed The range is 1 through 65535 milliseconds Paired Mode enables two serial servers to operate across the network like a wire replacement between two serial devices Paired Mode is also called serial tunneling Serial devices connected to serial servers on each end of the link can communicate as it they were connected by a serial cable e For Paired Mode to work one serial server must be configured as a TCP server and the other as a TCP client e 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 communicate with You also select whether you want the serial server to connect at power up or only when it receives data from the device connected to its serial port e The serial server configured as a TCP server waits for connections to be initiated by another network device You must set up the TCP
16. ended and referenced to Ground Default communications parameters are 9600 8 N 1 and no flow control implemented Note The VESP211 is configured as a DTE If it is connected to a serial device configured as a DTE use a null modem cross over cable If the serial device is a DCE use a straight through cable RS 422 The RS 422 interface supports two signal pairs TDA TDB RDA RDB and GND 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 Page 15 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 3 Initial Setup and Connections Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server RS 485 Note The RS 485 interface supports 2 wire or 4 wire operation When configured for 4 wire operation the connection supports two signal pairs TDA TDB RDA RDB and GND This makes full duplex operation possible 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 When configured for 2 wire operation the connection supports one signal pair Data A and Data B signal channels using 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 referenc
17. in click Network h De select want DHCP to setup the Network 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 e Save the settings and remove power from the serial server e Apply power to the serial server e 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 dependant on the LAN switches hubs used in the LAN topology Page 53 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 8 Description of Serial Server Properties Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server The MAC Address is a hardware level address of the serial server that cannot be changed It is assigned in the factory Every Ethernet device manufactured has its own unique MAC address The MAC address of each serial server is printed on the device s label The MAC address of
18. of time after receiving it 1 Select want to send data immediately when no more characters are received for in the Intercharacter Timeout box 2 Type the desired time period in milliseconds into the text box To force the serial server to start buffering data only when it receives a specified ASCII character on its serial port No data will be buffered until this character is received 1 Select want to begin bufferina data when a specific character is received by the serial port in the Delimiter box 2 Type the ASCII character into the text box Note Delimiter 1 cannot be used alone Either Delimiter 2 or one of the transmit timers must be used with it To force the serial server to send data when it receives another specified ASCII character on its serial port 1 Select want to send data immediatelv when another specific character is received by the serial port in the Delimiter 2 box 2 Type the ASCII character into the text box Page 38 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server To force the serial server to remove the delimiter characters from the data when it sends it on Its serial port 1 Select want to remove the delimiter characters from the data before sending the data Page 39 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 C
19. port number on which it will listen for connections and set the maximum up to eight number of simultaneous connections it will accept You can filter the connections it will accept based on specific IP addresses or ranges of IP addresses that you specify Password When you first receive the VESP211 serial server from the factory the password is blank so that you can initially access the serial server without entering a value into this field To ensure security you should create and save a password the first time you configure the serial server After a password has been set up it must be entered each time you login to Vlinx Manager The password is used to access the configuration pages from the Vlinx Manager Login page and can be changed from the General page Serial Interface Modes Four serial interface modes of operation are e RS 232 Point to point serial communications connection used by PC COM ports and many other systems Capable of baud rates up to 115 2 Page 54 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 8 Description of Serial Server Properties Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server kbaud over short distances typically 50 feet Typically uses DB 9 connectors but terminals are also used on VESP211 serial servers s RS 422 Point to point communications using a transmit pair and a receive pair RS 422 can operate at higher speeds and longer distances than RS 232 Typically uses two s
20. sentrels the phymea semmumeshecs Port 1 Setting mod Mode Port 1 Serial Baud Rate controls the communications Save speed of the serial port Baud Rate 3600 z Data Bits controls the sumber of bits of data Logout is each character Data Bits e Bits Stop Bits conicoh the mamber of ben to indicate the end of a character Stop Bits Bit r bits i only valid when 5 dara bits ss Parity No Party Flow Control No Flow Control Siow Canisii anaele uiua teams Save Back Nex Figure 24 Serial Port Configuration Page 1 Mode select the type of serial connection RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 2 wire or RS 485 4 wire required to connect the serial device to the serial server 2 Baud Rate select the Baud Rate between 75 baud and 230 400 baud required to communicate with the serial device connected to the serial server 3 Data Bits select the number of Data Bits 5 6 7 or 8 required to communicate with the serial device connected to the serial server 4 Stop Bits select the number of Stop Bits 1 1 5 or 2 required to communicate with the serial device connected to the serial server 5 Parity select the Parity setting None Even Odd Mark or Space required to communicate with the serial device connected to the serial server 6 Flow Control select the Flow Control setting None RTS CTS or XON XOFF required to communicate with the serial device connected to the serial server Setting up Port Network
21. 011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Icons m P i X ipl Open Cfg Save Cfg Server Search Firmware Upgrade Add VCOM Remove VCOM Diagnostic Figure 16 Configuration Window Icons e Open Cfg choose a previously saved configuration file e Save Cfg save the current configuration to a file e Server Search initiate another search for servers e Firmware Upgrade open the Firmware Upgrade e Add VCOM open the Add Virtual COM Port window e Remove VCOM open the Remove Virtual COM Port window e Diagnostic open the Diagnostics window 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 Which device do you want to configure Choose the device by double clicking on one of the devices in the list below MAC Address Server Name Connection Port 1 Port 2 00 0E BE 01 01 04 BETA 211 4XX 000EBE010104 10 10 107 TCP S4000 TPSAWO TCP 54001 0 Figure 17 Serial Server Information Table The table includes columns and displays information for e MAC Address the MAC Address of the serial server e Server Name the name reported by the serial server e Connection the IP address of the serial server e Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 and Port 4 e First communications protocol used by the serial server TCP client TCP server o
22. 1 Sybret mask 25 25 0 0 Delat gaeviay c Use the following ONS server addierser Preferred DNS server Ajtemale DNS server Figure 44 TCP IP Properties C Use the Vlinx Manager software to search for discover and configure the unit 2 Method Two Change the serial server s network setting to match your PC using Console Mode a Connect a null modem serial cable crossover cable from Port 1 on the serial server to an available COM port on your PC b Open Hyper Terminal or similar serial emulation software and connect to the COM port used in the step above Ensure the port is configured to 115 200 baud 8 data bits and 1 stop bit Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Page 52 of 66 Section 8 Description of Serial Server Properties Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server 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 Ready LED 1 Port OFF N A ON 2 Port OFF ON OFF d Release the Reset button The Ready LED will blink once 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
23. 11m WwWww bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server e If you selected everyone on a specific UDP port send broadcast type the UDP port number into the This is the UDP port want to send data to box e If you selected only specific IP addresses send unicast type the IP addresses and port numbers into the These are the IP addresses want to send data to text boxes e If you selected only a range of IP addresses send unicast range type the ranges of IP addresses and port numbers into the These are the IP addresses want to send data to text boxes 4 Select the required Receive options a nobody receives from nobody b everyone on a specific UDP port receive broadcast receives from all UDP ports on the network specified later c only specific 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 range specified later 5 Configure the Receive IP addresses and port numbers e If you selected everyone on a specific UDP port receive broadcast type the UDP port number into the This is the UDP port I want to receive data from box e If you selected only specific IP addresses receive unicast type the IP addresses and port numbers into the These are the IP addresses want to receive data from text box
24. 132 169 1104 Djtez932 tmez1ms TTL 12 Fep Ham 152 168 1 104 bytesz32 timed ims TTL2128 Fien from 192 168 1 104 betes 32 tmeczlms TTL 128 Ping stalisties for 192 168 1 104 Packets Sent 4 Received 4 Lost D DS lose ppeoximate round bip limes in milli seconds Minimum Ome hiacamum Ome Average Ome Figure 41 Testing a Serial Server Connection Testing a Virtual COM Port Page 47 of 66 Loopback the serial port i e connect TD to RD Click the Diagnostics icon The Diagnostics dialog box appears Select the option a virtual communications port In the drop down box select the specific COM port you want to check Click the Start button Information about the progress of the pinging process is displayed in the Test Progress box Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m Wwww bb elec com www bb europe com Section 7 Diagnostics Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Ethene Adapter wireless Network Connector IP Address 192 168 1 103 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 D D eiaul sateway 182 153 1 1 Server Name VESRAUT OO0 BEOODOOT IP Address 182 168 1 104 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Serial Perl 1 CetoutGateway 192168 1 1 Figure 42 Testing a VCOM Port Page 48 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 8 Description of Serial Server Properties Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Description of Serial Server Properties The fo
25. 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 network Larger values decrease the number of network packets but increase the amount of time to receive characters Smaller values increase the number of network packets but decrease the amount of time to receive characters The range is 1 through 65535 The Hardware Version number of the serial server hardware is displayed on the Login page of Vlinx Manager Inter character Timeout controls the maximum duration between received characters before sending the characters to the network Larger values may decrease the number of network packets but increase the amount of time to receive characters Smaller values may increase the number of network packets but decrease the amount of time to receive characters The range is 1 through 65535 IP Address Software or hardware attempting to access the serial server via the network must know the IP Address of the server In DHCP mode factory default the serial server requests and receives a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server when it first connects to the network If there is not a DHCP Server on your network this device will automatically default to IP Address 169 254 102 39 If the serial server is unable to connect to your network using this address there are two methods to manually configure the IP Address
26. NUO U KV RM ER RU n a RR an 22 Overview of the Viinx Manager oobsreribxse n UMPFEREES NE EEEEEREPCERTDN Qo EPUDREEIEE RF EN EK GR 22 DCDIIS E E E EE E bende E E E E E A PIESIM NEU E I 23 Serial Server Information Table ucekexer xku sb XXe EUER X Fat QURE ETE ara ndr etas 23 COMMGU Ol M TETTE TETTE 24 BostuyedipMe tet ert reer re H 24 Navigating the Configuration Pte sau Pad add dad e pM Robo d ad bassin edi Y Ed ra dis 25 Setting up the Serial Server Name and Password ccccccesseuceueeeseucuueenseueeueeneuenns 25 Changing the serial server s name eessssseeeeeeennnen nnne nnn nnn 26 Changing the Dass sg TRUM 26 Setting up IP AGGressinG vissseninskicxgausdeiadado adidas or dn RE ORT aa NR C ERR 26 Setting up Dynamic IP Addressing uia adssesidbasa Vised vina adus Apo UDET MEOS DERE VERCIT ONE 27 Setting up Static IP Addressing cccccccceeseeuccceeuseueeueenecucuueensaueeuenneaueuns 27 SEUN UW Sel lal ue LEE T E t DI e E aai 27 Setting Up Port Network Paratmie lel S cisatex exuit uber eir d bae e kb ioa d tiana 28 EP SC r iil EE ambddR RE vA HER RUNE URN EE Gnd VERPA ENREDERNOUEEREO SEQ UU 29 BIB CONTOU rues TTE T LO LOST 30 Setting up Virtual COM VCOM Operation usas sadskaxak ador Saad vane Felt rk 32 Setting up Paired Mode Operation sees een o Setting up Advanced Network Settings csse enn nnn 35 Configuring when connections will be forced closed enn 36 Configuring w
27. Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 9 Appendix Appendix B Product Specifications General Specifications Hardware and included accessories Optional Accessories Configuration Options Software Environment Certifications Enclosure Power Supply Terminal Blocks Page 60 of 66 Device CD Cable Via serial port Via network Vlinx Manager for serial server configuration Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Maximum Ambient Surrounding Air Temp FCC CE NEMA TS2 Rating Mounting Dimensions VESP211 main body Including mounting tabs Voltage Requirements Power Consumption Wire Size Wire Type Tightening Torque Wire Temp Rating Note Vlinx VESP211 Serial Server Serial Server CD with Vlinx Manager software for XP 32 64 bit 2003 Server 32 64 bit Vista 32 64 bit 2008 Server 32 64 bit Windows 7 32 64 bit 232NM9 Null Modem Crossover Cable for DTE to DTE connection Using Vlinx Manager via a serial connection press Reset button to enter Console Mode Using Vlinx Manager via a Ethernet connection Using a web browser such as Internet Explorer 7 8 or 9 or Firefox 3 6 and over XP 32 64 bit 2003 Server 32 64 bit Vista 32 64 bit 2008 Server 32 64 bit Windows 7 32 64 bit 40 to 80 C 40 to 176 F 40 to 85 C 40 to 185 F 10 to 9596 non condensing 80 C Part 15 Class A IP30 Panel mount
28. OW E Fe ikan aior abord Hii piia port d tuper Na VESHSITIDDUE BE DOG IF adders 137 1563 T 104 Mode TOP Server TCE Pot 2000 5 eral Port 1 Femmes Cice Figure 38 Remove Virtual COM Port Dialog Box Using the drop down boxe 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 VCOM icon The Remove Virtual COM Port dialog box appears 2 Select the COM port number you want to remove from the local computer 3 Click the Remove button When the process of removing the virtual COM port is complete indicated by the progress bar the Serial port is successfully deleted dialog box appears 4 Click OK Page 42 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Page 43 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Upgrading the Serial Server Firmware Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Upgrading the Serial Server Firmware Occasionally updated firmware may become available for your serial server The firmware can be upgraded using the Vlinx Manager software The following procedure describes the firmware updating process 1 Click the Firmware Upgrade button to open the Firmware Upgrade window Vlinx Manager want to
29. Page 51 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 8 Description of Serial Server Properties Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server 1 Method One Change your PC Network to Match the Serial Server a Open the network connection on your PC _4 Wire Properties 2 xl General Authentication Advanced Connect using E 3Com 30920 Integrated Fast Ethernel This connection uses the following items iv I8 00S Packet Scheduler T v 53 Network Monitor Driver b Interet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol lnternet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks J Show icon in notification area when connected v Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Figure 43 Network IP Properties b Click Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click Properties Change the parameters to the following e IP Address 169 254 102 1 e Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 e Default Gateway 169 254 102 100 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties 2x Gereral You can get IP settings assigned automatically f your network supports the Otherase you need bo ask pour reor admiristahor Tor the appropriate IP settings C Obtain an IP address automaticaly Uge the foloweng IP address IP address 168 24 102
30. T 13 MG OR CNG HardWare annancngasceneatanaeaciueseoaredaeninahenteessana veuincsieedpoviesteneesenraeenseners 13 Initial Setup and Connections us via Raab OCURRE OG RPG EROR RA RR RR RE 15 Connecting the Power SUDDIY vasta vei UR UC TER RPRUN UR ACA TN DER RU PR o RR DO raa CHEER m 15 Connecting VESP211 Serial Servers to Serial Devices eenn n nnne 15 PE 3 cy ihense eevee EE G A E DAVE IR QUDISV GUCH DR MU PRU SUPR UNUM 15 itn an NF cr RENS 15 po d08 Science etre sea bled EE MURDER M LI C A M DEUM NN 16 Connecting VESP211 Serial Servers to a Network csseeeeeee nennen 16 Ethernet Connection 10BaseT 100BaseTX ceeeeee nnnm 16 VESP211 Serial Server Configuration Connections eeeeeeeeen nennen 17 Configuring via the Network using Vlinx Manager eeeennn nnn 17 Configuring via the network using a Browser cceeeeen nnnm 17 Configuring via the Serial Port using Vlinx Manager Console Mode 18 VESP211 Serial Server Operational Connectlopis sensa x Vai edo a Aeus aw E Ra Ede RED P Ea kat 18 Page 3 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Installing and Starting Vlinx Manager uana aaa aas Va Rar bo Roe ig a ROS OR d Rp cde aca Rain 20 Discovering Serial SOPVeF S Loses exa detFida d Elasetbkequddd bassa d xd ap daa a Fart Eis pl Rd ead pea d REED 20 Configuring the Serial Server asuunuuuakw nvuut n ua un S quU AN
31. User Manual VLINX VESP211 SERIAL SERVER Version 1 0 Viinx Serial Servers Model VESP211 Documentation Number VESP211 5011m This product designed and manufactured in Ottawa Illinois USA using domestic and imported parts by HB electronics MANUFACTURING COMPANY International Headquarters 707 Dayton Road P O Box 1040 Ottawa IL 61350 USA Phone 815 433 5100 General Fax 815 433 5105 Website www bb elec com European Headquarters B amp B Electronics Westlink Commercial Park Oranmore Co Galway Ireland Phone 353 91 792444 Fax 353 91 792445 Website www bb europe com B amp B Electronics Mfg Co Inc November 201 1 2010 B amp B Electronics Mfg Co 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 without written consent Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part B amp B Electronics Mfg Co Inc B amp B Electronics Mfg Co Inc shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing performance or use of this manual All brand names used in this manual are the registered trademarks of their respective owners The use of trademarks or other designations in this publication is for reference purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement
32. VCOM save test config text readable Via serial Ethernet or auto web search 1 to 8192 01 to FF 01 to FF 1 to 65535 ms 1 to 65535 ms 1 to 65535 min 1 to 65535 ms 1 to 8192 bytes Port 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 you want to use this method to configure the device from outside of a firewall then a firewall must allow incoming connections to this port If you want to use this method to configure the device from the outside of a NAT the NAT must be configured to forward to this port TTAltep This port is open when any serial port is configured for VCOM mode This port is used for communications with the VCOM device driver installed on the computer This port is open only if you configure any serial port for VCOM mode If you want to use VCOM from outside of a firewall then you must allow incoming connections on this port If you want to use VCOM from outside of a NAT then you must forward to this port 7000 tcp Always open for serial server configuration over TCP This port is used for configuration and firmware upgrade of the device using the serial server manager This port is always open no matter how you configure the device If you want to configure the serial server from outside of a firewall using the serial ser
33. VENIRE SLE UE ERI ERER X NOCERE RE 60 General Specifications aaswvesibri bdgesscniowiUR b sadand iterat cad POrUt FIXE INSANE VEeU 60 Controls Indicators and Connector Specifications ccccceccceseenneeteeeeenss 61 Serial Interface SpecificationS iexasxda OG AUR Ra AO HERI PARI RU RR CELO RC R RR ER RP ERR 61 Network See iC S asked pu Tura dpi FILS IF pU PER cU pAU MERI UPXOPEIUE d FEE PEUPRIM UE 62 TCP UDP Porte Table codob sa sax ariun n ina eau viaa ade Meta e ARS papa cad C qd rd bd aos 62 Appendix C Dimensional PIE SF euis ORE VMRARERR IERI Ad RP TERIDARO S rU renner rere arr 64 Appendix D Connector PIBOBUS eer re iem ee er ee ee ee ee rr re 65 PT CG seca eet we mm 65 TED iat PIOC essusetntUIEFREERHE NE EEER ORE EIER LEER EEEN REDOR FUI C DEM Ea MUTA 65 Standard Ethernet Cable RJ 45 PIDPOUE sesrersi tt3 hiiha tactis tie PEPVIATACDITPUPPTETPAG 66 Page 5 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 1 Introduction Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Introduction Thank you for purchasing a VESP211 Serial Server product This product has been manufactured to the highest standards of quality and performance to ensure your complete satisfaction Figure 1 A VESP211 Serial Server About VESP211 Serial Servers VESP211 Serial Servers connect serial devices RS 232 RS 422 or RS 485 to Ethernet networks allowing the serial device to become a node on the network The serial port ca
34. by the trademark holder Table of Contents IntrodUctIOH E E E E E A NO 7 ADOUtE VESPZ 1 Seral SEVE Sicr cag ciate nee RI EEEE E i 7 VESP211 Serial Server Model Numbering sss audes Cn ange ROGER OU AORCRCA RC ON CE PRG Re RC IC a C 8 UVRESPZITPESHDUES a 0256 0198222291 RN IEASUDEICRSIH PARRA ES AUEIPA UR LISS IIS RI RUE od 8 Vlinx Manager Configuration Software uisa saab iba sas rk pb FEa lE Oe P ETEa ud rr CR eani ES Ped ddr 8 VESP2TII HaFaWGSFG asas asuuasa dum sa d a du in aba oec ci ina nea ana RR GC RR CR 9 BS E ace cU ETT ITI LO TIUS 9 VESP211 Serial Server Enclosures and Mounting ccccccccssccssseeetreeeeeecuuaeneeeeengs 9 DIS DC S aer ut bia ETR dU ME Db ErXUINUE CN RUUUEDIMIEEIRR EIU E a EDU 9 Redd Ad 10 mir E 10 Sele OO ae ease MT 10 REGEL N putglonnse ontieniaieerssaadntesuawirnaeeanrenieeretatens oti meee d Lep FEE DR 11 Using the Reset Switch to Initiate a Hardware Reset ccccceuesseeueeeeeneaes 11 Using the Reset Switch to Enter Console Mode enn nnn 11 Using the Reset Switch to exit Console Mode eeennn nne 12 Using the Reset Switch to Reload Factory Default Settings 12 Ethernet ConNECtO i srserserridnin ineen SUN RTSCPRETUUJT AP bUS UnENC FORO rra en 12 Serer Gre OM eC LON erreien ariannin EEEE EET 12 POV COS lr sake at TT T t TE
35. change the firmware of this serial server VESRSO01 000E BEOO0001 from firmware version 1 0 0 to the firmware contained in S V1_0_1 hex The selected firmware file contains Firmware v1 0 1 This firmware increases the port connection speed Writing record 1022 of 1024 OK Writing record 1023 of 1024 OK Writing record 1024 of 1024 OK The firmware has been changed to 1 0 1 BEEBE SHE REE BBR RBS Internet Browse Figure 39 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 the drop down list if desired The current firmware version of the selected serial server is shown in the text below the serial server name Information about the selected firmware file is shown in the third text box Downloading Firmware Files The Firmware File list second box displays all firmware files in the firmware installation folder Only firmware that is compatible with the selected serial server is available in this list Page 44 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Upgrading the Serial Server Firmware Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server To download the latest firmware files from an FTP site on the Internet 1 25 Click the Internet button at the bottom of the window The Vlinx Manager connects to an FTP server on the Internet
36. d provides a common mode reference for the RS 422 Receiver and Transmitters Standard Ethernet Cable RJ 45 Pin out Page 66 of 66 RJ 45 Pin 1 co O O1 B Ww PO Signal TX TX RX Not used Not used RX Not used Not used O 9 m 2 c 3 Im blue D a c G o 7 Wire Color RJ 45 Pin White Green 1 Green White Orange Blue White Blue Orange White Brown Brown co O O1 B Ww PO Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m Wwww bb elec com www bb europe com
37. data packets are sent over the network checkbox The Character Count appear Forced Transmit Intercharacter Timeout Delimiter Delimiter 2 and Delimiter Removal configuration boxes Contents enor Network Dort 1 Sottinge Purl Sulu Save Legout Figure 35 Ethernet Serial Server Parr 1 Advanred I want to control whoa cczazclicrs would be forced closed Iv want to control when data packets are seat over the network Character Count ri T want to wait For specie smemnt of data ha reracvad hy the enal pott before sending it l charz2tcrs Forced Tranzmit T I want to wait no longer than a specdic amount of lime afer data is received before sending it saison Intercharacter Timeout D I event te scad daia immodiatcly whoa no moze charactors are roared fun Delimiter 1 wantto boga ctcreag data when e specie cherector is 2eotvec by Fi semi qs DO ABIT vole Em dates Deliniter 2 C wantto send data namedately whea a specific character is received by e seris pest f ASCE value for character Delimiter Removal C want ts rseiove the delimiter characters Vom the dem before sending e data Seve Eack Neel Help Character Coumi contrsl ch samaran nimbar nf carzetens n dme penis he casada lv hg oe Lami v vil decreas ae mee 5 _ cp vanae x l Dnes HES Foresi Transmit coniszh the saxo conc ot tus that cha
38. e Refer to Appendix D for connector pinout information Figure 9 VESP211 Connections Connecting VESP211 Serial Servers to a Network Ethernet Connection 1OBaseT 100BaseTX Page 16 of 66 The Ethernet connection uses a standard RJ45 connector A standard network cable is connected from the serial server to a network drop PCs configuring and or communicating with the serial server are also connected to the network Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 3 Initial Setup and Connections Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server VESP211 Serial Server Configuration Connections VESP211 Serial Servers can be configured using several methods e Via the network using Vlinx Manager software e Via the network using a web browser e Via the serial port using Vlinx Manager software Console Mode Configuring via the Network using Vlinx Manager VESP211 Serial Servers can be configured over the network using Vlinx Manager software running on a networked PC Vlinx Manager includes a discovery function that makes it possible to detect the serial server on the network whether you know its IP address or not Once the serial server has been detected the Manager can be used to configure its settings Note For more information on how to use Vlinx Manager to configure your serial server refer to Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Figure 10 Network Setup Configuring via the network us
39. e d to Mode L de de T I want to send data to dala Ese nobodv Receive fram Mode coatrols sho is allowed to send dara to the device everyone on a specific UDP port send broadcast only spocific IP addresses sond unicast only a range of IP addresses send unicast range want to receive data from nobody everyone on a specific UDP port recetve broadcast only specific IP addresses receive unicast only a range of IP addresses receive unicast range Save Back Neal Advanced Copyright 2007 2008 B amp B Electronic Manufacturing Company Inc All right reserved Figure 27 UDP Configuration Setting the serial server to use UDP Page 31 of 66 1 Select UDP protocol Options are provided for sending and receiving data to and from Nobody 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 Send options a b nobody sends to nobody everyone on a specific UDP port send broadcast sends to all UDP ports on the network specified later only specific IP addresses send unicast sends to specific network IP addresses specified later only a range of IP addresses send unicast range sends to all IP addresses within a specified range specified later 3 Configure the Send IP addresses and port numbers Manual Documentation Number VESP211 50
40. er s serial port e Data Bits controls the number of bits of data in each character Options include 5 6 7 or 8 data bits e Parity controls the error checking mode Options are No Parity Odd Even Mark or Space e Stop Bits controls the number of bits to indicate the end of a character Options include 1 1 5 and 2 1 5 bits is only valid when 5 data bits is selected which is rare The 2 stop bits setting is only valid when 6 7 or 8 data bits is selected The Default Gateway address sets the default route to remote networks enabling users to access the serial server from outside the local network Page 49 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 8 Description of Serial Server Properties Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Delimiter 1 Delimiter 2 and Delimiter Removal Delimiters and Delimiter Removal enable you to control how characters received on a serial port are sent across the network Delimiters are ASCII characters specified by the user when configuring the serial server The serial server takes action when it recognizes the specified character s on its serial port e Delimiter 1 is a start delimiter The range of ASCII values is 1 through 255 e Delimiter 2 is an end delimiter The range of ASCII values is 1 through 255 e Delimiter Removal controls removing of Delimiter 1 and Delimiter 2 from the received characters before the received characters are sent to the
41. es e If you selected only a range of IP addresses receive unicast range type the ranges of IP addresses and port numbers into the These are the IP addresses want to receive data from text boxes 6 Click Save Setting up Virtual COM VCOM Operation When the Network Protocol is set to VCOM Virtual COM Port the serial server communicates over the network with a PC acting as a remote COM port for the computer Page 32 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Note Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server 900001 192 168 1 104 Ethernet Serial Server Contents Port 1 Settings Help General r vant to use this network protocol i Network hAl cam be TCP foe a TCP server or TCP chent TCP UDP VCOM Mode Paired Mode connection o UDP foe comnectioniew data Port 1 Settings VCOM Mode fer use with a virtual cramanscations port device nver or Paired lode saing senal servers together Port 1 Serial Notice Use the Serial Server Manager software and click the Add VCOM icon to install the VCOM device driver on the computer 1i Save Back Nex Figure 28 VCOM Configuration Both the serial server and the computer must be configured for VCOM operation To set up a virtual COM port on the computer refer to the section on Adding Virtual COM Ports 1 To enable VCOM operation select VCOM protocol 2 Click Save
42. ge is 1 through 65535 mistes Por 1 Serial Network Watchdog Serial Watchdog controls the duration of Save serial inactivity when wnal port i determined idle and cames all connections for F lwantto close a connection when data is not received on that that serial port to be forces closed The range Logout z gt F is 1 through 65535 millisecond connection for a period of time minutes Serial Watchdog M I want to close all connections when data is not received by the serial port for a period of time rulkseconds M I want to control when data packets are sent over the network Figure 34 Advanced Configuration Forcing Connections Closed To close a connection if no data is received for a period of time 1 Select the want to close a connection when data is not received on that connection for a period of time checkbox 2 Type the desired time period in milliseconds into the text box To close a connection if no data is received by a serial port for a period of time 1 Select the I want to close all connections when data is not received by the serial port for a period of time checkbox Page 36 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server 2 Type the desired time period in milliseconds into the text box Configuring when data packets are sent Page 37 of 66 1 Select the I want to control when
43. hen data packets are SENt ccccccecsseceeueeeeccceeeenseueeuenneugenns 37 Saving Restoring the Configuration SeLtlhas s oevsx eus veda exe C1 EROR EYE Ee vp ix Tb EXER Y 40 Adding virtual COM POLES cuquamta SERUUM NEEREEXARIANS EXER PE MADECURGEUCE AT DPI 40 Removing Virtual COM POLES IebssvittpurIquraar au bOrPrU Mua pepExaa cU pa rU a PUT PE FE dre IM VPE 41 Upgrading the Serial Server Firmware ee eee eere h hanh nnn 4 4 Downloading Firmware FOS T C E TID T ee en ne ne et ee T 44 To download the latest firmware files from an FTP site on the Internet 45 To download the latest firmware files from a file eeeeeernnnnne 45 Uploading the Firmware to the Serial Server esseee nnne 45 DISgnos CS cqnciciui nO 46 Testing a Serial Server GCODTIGELIOEDL isse ska amis Ca dO RO OE Ru GF GRAN GEEK KR Eo cR RES RR A OR RR 46 Testing A Vib Ware OM POP nies tense KECERIIIVrIzERR PUES IM BIN TEST sient EUN PiIERE IPLE EM DN POUR Fue 47 Page 4 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Description of Serial Server PropertiCS ccccssnnssccccceeccccccceennnneneeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnnnnennnes 49 ADDeDUIX iso ori i vi d bobo aded ib dad abd elei dd dispen Civita bibi exin cblibbv anao lo o RN MR 59 Appendix A Default Server Settings ccccccccccssccnseeeeeeeeesececseeanreeeeeseguuaanenesengs 59 Appendix B Product Specifications siscesrxiopRETERERERIEEMR A E
44. hielded twisted pairs and screw terminals but DB 9 connectors are also used on VESP211 serial servers e RS 485 2 wire Similar speed and distance specifications as RS 422 but allows multidrop connections Typically uses one shielded twisted pair and screw terminals but DB 9 connectors are also used on VESP211 serial servers e RS 485 4 wire Similar speed and distance specifications as RS 422 but allows full duplex connections Typically uses two shielded twisted pairs and screw terminals but DB 9 connectors are also used on VESP211 serial servers Select the appropriate serial interface mode for the type of connection between the serial server s serial port and the device connected to it Note Refer to the Appendix D for connector and pin out details Serial Server Name is a unique name assigned to the serial server It must be a valid hostname as defined by RFC 952 and RFC 1123 The rules are It must consist only of the characters A to Z a to z O to 9 or e It can start or end with a letter or a number but it must not start or end with a s It must not consist of all numeric values The Server Serial Port Number of the currently selected port is shown in this field For more information refer to the TCP UDP Ports table in Appendix B which shows the ports used for several modes of operation Serial Watchdog controls the duration of serial inactivity when the serial port is determined idle and causes all con
45. igurable Virtual COM port and Paired Mode capabilities Firmware Upload over the network for future revisions upgrades Software Support XP 32 64 bit 2003 Server 32 64 bit Vista 32 64 bit 2008 Server 32 64 bit Windows 7 32 64 bit Configuration of Ethernet and serial port settings using Vlinx Manager software Vlinx Manager Configuration Software Vlinx Manager configuration software enables you to find connected serial servers configure them upgrade serial server firmware and save load configuration files It features a graphical user interface GUI that is convenient and easy to use The software also makes it easy to add and remove virtual COM ports on your computer Page 8 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 2 VESP211 Hardware Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server VESP211 Hardware VESP211 Serial Servers are enclosed in a rugged panel mountable enclosure and feature LED indicators e Power Ethernet and serial connectors e A recessed Reset mode switch Package Checklist VESP211 Serial Servers are shipped with the following items included e VESP211 Serial Server Module e Quick Start Guide e CD with User Manual Quick Start Guide e DC Power Supply VESP211 Serial Server Enclosures and Mounting All VESP211 models are built into similar enclosures Modules are panel mountable Figure 2 Front View of the VESP211 Serial Server LED
46. ing a Browser VESP211 Serial Servers can also be configured over the network using a standard internet browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox running on a networked PC To do so you must know the IP address of the serial server Your serial server comes from the factory pre configured to receive an IP address from a DHCP Server If DHCP assignment is not available it will default to 169 254 102 39 Page 17 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 3 Initial Setup and Connections Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Note For more information on how to use Vlinx Manager to configure your serial server refer to Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Configuring via the Serial Port using Vlinx Manager Console Mode Your serial server can be configured via the serial port using Vlinx Manager To use this feature the serial port must be connected to the serial port of a PC using a null modem cable Figure 11 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 Mode VESP211 Serial Server Operational Connections VESP211 Serial Servers can operate in Direct IP Virtual COM Port and Paired Modes In Direct IP Mode applications using TCP IP or UDP IP socket programs can communicate with the COM ports on the serial server In this type of
47. j hes His Esca corpi a COM1 Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server ix The infcamatinn about the senal port is Seamer Mame YESA DOE EE DOCE IP Zusber 792 TEE 1 10H Mode TCP Serve TCP Por 4000 m we Figure 37 Add Virtual COM Port Dialog Box Using the drop down boxes you can select the serial server you want to map the virtual COM port to the number of the serial 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 VCOM icon The Add Virtual COM Port dialog box appears Select the serial server to which you want to map the virtual COM port Select the serial port number on the serial server Select the COM port number you want to use on the local computer Click the Add button When the process of adding the virtual COM port is complete indicated by the progress bar the Serial port is successfully installed dialog box appears Click OK Removing Virtual COM Ports Clicking the Remove VCOM icon located at the top of the Vlinx Manager Configuration window opens the Remove Virtual COM Port dialog box Page 41 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server waar bo peers Der iia pos C
48. llowing serial server properties are ordered alphabetically to assist you in finding the information you need Baud Rate is the communication speed of the link between the serial server and the device attached to its serial port Both these devices must be configured to operate at the same baud rate Baud rate values range from 75 to 230 400 Baud Refer to Appendix B for specific baud rates that are Supported Character Count controls the maximum number of characters to buffer before sending the characters to the network Larger values decrease the number of network packets but increase the amount of time to receive characters Smaller values increase the number of network packets but decrease the amount of time to receive characters The range is 1 through 8192 Configuration files contain all configuration settings for the serial server When the serial server settings have been configured 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 applied to multiple serial servers or to reload a previously used configuration Data Parity Stop Bits The number of Data bits type of Parity and number of Stop bits selected define the serial port parameters at which the serial server will operate These parameters must be configured to match the parameters set on the serial device connected to the serial serv
49. ly Figure 4 Ethernet Connector Reset Switch recessed and Power Connector The Reset switch can be used to Initiate a Hardware Reset E Enter Console Mode e Reload factory defaults Using the Reset Switch to Initiate a Hardware Reset Hold the Reset switch in for O to 2 seconds The Ready LED stops blinking while the switch is being held in The Serial 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 Reset switch for between two and ten seconds The Ready LED stops blinking while the switch is being held in The Serial LED illuminates for the first two seconds then Serial LED goes out and the Ready LED illuminates Release the switch in less than 10 seconds or the serial server will reset to factory default settings Page 11 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 2 VESP211 Hardware Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Using the Reset Switch to exit Console Mode Press and hold the Reset switch for two seconds or remove power from the serial server wait a few seconds and turn the power on again The LEDs go back to their normal states when the device resumes normal operation Using the Reset Switch to Reload Factory Default Settings Hold the Reset switch for more than ten seconds The Serial LED illuminates for the first tw
50. n be accessed over a LAN WAN using Direct IP Mode Virtual COM Port or Paired Mode connections VESP211 Serial Servers support 10BaseT or 100BaseTX copper networks The product is built for use in industrial environments and features a heavy duty metal enclosure that is panel standard or DIN rail mountable with optional adapter The product includes a DC power supply with a 2 1mm barrel connector Page 7 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 1 Introduction Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server VESP211 Serial Server Model Numbering The VESP211 Serial Server family of products includes three models VESP211 232 which uses a DB 9M connector and supports the RS 232 serial interface VESP211 485 which uses a pluggable five position terminal strip and Supports the RS 485 serial interface VESP211 which uses a DB 9M connector and supports the RS 232 RS 422 and RS 485 serial interfaces All models incorporate one serial connection and one Ethernet connection VESP211 Features Multi interface serial port VESP211 DB 9M serial port connector VESP211 and VESP211 232 Five position pluggable terminal strip VESP211 485 Configuration can be done via network or direct serial connection Rugged panel mountable metal case Accepts 12 VDC power power adapter included 10 100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto Selection LAN and WAN Communications TCP Client or Server or UDP operation conf
51. nections for that serial port to be forced closed The range is 1 through 65535 milliseconds The Subnet Mask specifies the network mask the serial server uses when on a subnetted network e For a Class A network IP addresses 0 0 0 0 through 127 255 255 255 the default subnet mask is 255 0 0 0 e Fora Class B network IP addresses 128 0 0 0 through 191 255 255 255 the default subnet mask is 255 255 0 0 e For a Class C network IP addresses 192 0 0 0 through 233 255 255 255 the default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Page 55 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 8 Description of Serial Server Properties Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server e Fora Class D network IP addresses 224 0 0 0 through 239 255 255 255 and Class E Networks IP addresses 240 0 0 0 through 255 255 255 255 the subnet mask is ignored e VESP211serial servers come from the factory with a default subnet mask value of 255 255 255 0 TCP Transmission Control Protocol provides reliable connection oriented network communication with error checking In TCP mode the serial server can be configured as a client or a server TCP client When the serial server is configured as a TCP client it initiates connections with a server on the network You must set up the IP address and port number of the server that you want the client serial server to communicate with You also select whether the serial server is to connect
52. network How Delimiters Work When only Delimiter 2 the end delimiter is enabled characters received by the serial port are accumulated in a buffer When the end delimiter is received on the serial port the buffered characters including the end delimiter are sent to the network All characters received after the end delimiter are again buffered until another end delimiter 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 on the serial port The serial server then buffers the start delimiter character and all subsequent characters received after it until the end delimiter is detected When the end delimiter is received the buffered characters including the start and end delimiters are sent to the network When Delimiter Removal is enabled it removes the delimiter character s before sending the other characters across the network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a protocol used on special servers that supply IP addresses to network nodes on request When DHCP is enabled on the serial server on power up it sends a DHCP request to the DHCP server which assigns a dynamic IP address subnet mask and default gateway to the serial server When DHCP is disabled static IP addressing the IP Address Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields must be set manually by entering the
53. ntation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 3 Initial Setup and Connections Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Color Description Black A step in the discovery process Dark Blue A device was not found Dark Green A device was found Dark Red An error occurred If one or more devices are found the discovery window closes automatically and the Configuration window appears Page 21 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Configuring the Serial Server Overview of the Vlinx Manager The Vlinx Manager configuration window includes three areas e Icons e Serial Server Information Table e Configuration pane Serial Server Information 0001 192 168 1 104 A Contents Help Login Enter the password to login Password to the device then click on mon the Login button Configuration Model VESR901 Pane Firmware Version 1 0 0 Hardware Version 1 MAC Address 00 0E BE 00 00 01 Link Status 10BaseT full duplex Figure 15 Vlinx Manager Configuration Window Note The screen shots shown in this manual refer to the VESR901 Your screen will display the model name number and serial number of your device All menus functions and options shown on the screen shots in this manual apply to your device Page 22 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5
54. o connect M IP address 169 254 0050 through 169 254 060 IP address 163 254 0 70 through IP address 163 254 0 30 through IP address 1632541 0 110 through 169 254 0 120 Figure 32 IP Address Ranges Setting up Advanced Network Settings On the Advanced Network Settings window you can configure how and when connections are made and data packets are sent Page 35 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server 001 192 168 1 104 Ethernet Serial Server Contents Port 1 Advanced Help General per k want to control when connections would be forced closed p M I want to control when data packets are sent over the network Sava Save Back Nex Logout Figure 33 Advanced Network Settings Window with nothing selected Configuring when connections will be forced closed 1 Select the want to control when connections would be forced closed checkbox The Network Watchdog and Serial Watchdog configuration boxes appear Ethernet Serial Server Contents Port 1 Advanced Help Network Watchdog controls the duration of CHIT 1 General V Iwantto control when connections would be forced closed network mactivity when a network connection determined idle and causes the connec te Network a the c on te be forced closed The ran
55. o page in the Vlinx Manager software by clicking a specific link or by clicking Next or Back to move through the pages sequentially Note Always remember to click Save before leaving a page to ensure your settings are saved Setting up the Serial Server Name and Password On the General Configuration page you can do the following e Change the name of the serial server e Initiate a login password change Page 25 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server 3 H e Bg x T Open Cfg SaveCfg Server Search Firmware Upgrade Add VCOM Remove VCOM Diagnostic Which device do you want to configure Choose the device by double clicking on one of the devices in the list below Connection Pot 1 N Ethernet Serial Server Contents General Help The name of this serial server is gt e serial server It must be a vESR901 000EBEO00001 valid hostname as defined by RFC 952 and RFC 1123 The cules are Serial Server Name is a unique name assigned to th Network Port 1 Settings T I want to change the password 1 It must consist only of the characters A to T a to Z Save Nex 0 to 9 or 2 It can start or end with a letter or a number bot it must not start or end with a 3 It must not consist of all foes Copyright 2007 2008 B amp B Electronic Manufacturing Company Inc All right re
56. o seconds then the Ready LED illuminates After 10 seconds both the Serial and Ready LEDs illuminate Release the switch after more than 10 seconds The serial server will reset to factory default settings Ethernet Connector The Ethernet connection uses an RJ45 receptacle The serial server is connected to a standard Ethernet network drop using a straight through RJ45 male Ethernet cable Note Refer to Appendix D for connection pin outs Serial Port Connectors VESP211 Serial Servers feature two serial port connector configurations depending on the model e VESP211 and VESP211 232 use DB 9M connectors for RS 232 RS 422 and RS 485 connections Figure 5 DB 9M Serial Port Connector Page 12 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 2 VESP211 Hardware Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server e VESP211 485 serial servers use five position removable terminal blocks for RS 422 and RS 485 connections EDCBA Figure 6 Five Position Pluggable Terminal Blocks Note Refer to Appendix D for connection pin outs Power Connector VESP211 serial servers use a barrel jack connector for power The connector accepts a 2 1 millimeter plug and requires 12 VDC at 2 5 W maximum Figure 7 Ethernet Connector Reset Switch recessed and Power Connector Mounting Hardware VESP211 Serial Server modules can be panel mounted using the built in mounting brackets Page 13 of 66 Manual
57. onfiguring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Saving Restoring the Configuration Settings When all configuration windows are complete the Save Configuration page appears Vlinx Manager a BH 2 B J ay Open Cfg Save Ciy ServerSearch Firmware Upgrade Add VCOM Remove VCOM Diagnostic Which device do you want to configure Choose the device by double clicking on one of the devices in the list below Server Name Connection et Serial Server Contents Save Help Genera Cr mm Ure bmn wm uu me Network Do vou want to save the configuration to the serial server sunisaent i the serial ev The serial server wil reboot after saving so the configuration takes effact Save Copyright 2007 2008 B amp B Electronic Manufacturing Company Inc All rights reserved Figure 36 Save Configuration Page To save the configuration to the serial server and re boot it so that the configuration settings will take effect 1 Click Save To restore the configuration settings that existed before beginning configuration 1 Click Restore Defaults Adding Virtual COM Ports Clicking the Add VCOM icon located at the top of the Vlinx Manager Configuration window opens the Add Virtual COM Port dialog box Page 40 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server E Vlinx Manager want ho use seva sere amd map Se pos nrbe L E
58. r UDP e CP port number or UDP port number e The virtual COM port assignment on the local PC if assigned e Whether the serial server s serial port is being used by anyone on the network The status of whether the serial server is in use is updated periodically Page 23 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server When a serial server s IP address is configured for a network that is not within the local network s range the serial server s information is displayed in a different color orange Configuration Pane The configuration pane is essentially a web browser Ethernet Serial Server Contents General Help General Network Su mas Por 1 Seriz The name of this serial server is rn VESR901 000EBE000001 s l I want to change the password LR ennt eemiteh acl oft thee Save 5 A to Z x to z Save Next ogoul 2 It can start or end with a lette must nomber bot tt t enc ith Figure 18 Configuration Pane It includes the following e Masthead with the name and IP address of the currently selected serial server e Contents sidebar on the left side containing hyperlinks to the following configuration pages e General e Network e Port x Settings x port number each serial port connection is represented by a hyperlink e Port x Serial x port number each serial po
59. racters can be Burteres betore sensing he prenne diea wall rra he s ome dm all ney ice khe um nt elis a m aad Te m ERI tee so Iur sid pol dela is career pers dre Xx No daca s M ved The 235 Dchrz ioe L cacaot be weg cns Te Dalamar sd than Dalia wma Jue owl Delisuites 3 enleuls L Valle wd small dene n lus wnserale Wien Wie alemanas da med mifeesd iat i is sant ta tha nono Tee finge i 1 to 252 De miter anc Dellirster 2 cancot be toe same vane Ticlimiter Remaneal en 8 tering af sen to che nctworr Advanced Configuration Configuring when data packets are sent Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server To wait until a specific amount of data Is received on the serial port before sending it across the network 1 Select 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 characters into the text box To force the serial server to send data received on the serial port within a specified length of time 1 Select want to wait no longer than a specific amount of time after data is received before sending it in the Forced Transmit box 2 Type the desired time period in milliseconds into the text box To force the serial server to send data within a specified length
60. rial Server Appendix C Dimensional Diagram 1476 37549 5 204 oe 665 VY Ec Cee Coad 610 D 42 15100 1295 445 1130 1199 30 200 oA REF CP 366 rid re SEIT oin WEEP o Sot cens 25 6 1548 ex jo3e 1616 EX DALDE 3425 75 38 L377 SEX B3 tex 13 23 EU CAA ES 2070 5257 Figure 45 Dimensional Diagram of a VESP211 Serial Server dimensions in inches amp millimeters Page 64 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 9 Appendix Appendix D Connector Pinouts DB 9M Connnector DB 9M Pin 1 a JoJ PO C1 Terminal Block Page 65 of 66 RS 232 DCD RD TD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS Terminal mij uojcdcoju 12345 6789 Direction RS 232 EDCBA Input Input Output Output Input Output Input Vlinx VESP211 Serial Server RS 422 485 4 Wire RS 485 2 Wire RDA RDB TDB Data B TDA Data A GND GND RS 485 Data A Data B GND Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 9 Appendix Note 1 Note 2 Vlinx VESP211 Serial Server In the RS 422 mode TX lines are outputs and RX lines are inputs Connect the serial server TDB line to the RDB line of the serial device and the serial server TDA to the RDA of the serial device Ground is signal ground an
61. rk protocol a mete wA he ead server TCP UDP VCOM Mode Paired Mode Port 1 Settings COM uh a Save Logout I want to connect to IP address 169 254 0 42 on TCP port number hon at power up when the serial port receives data Save Back Next Advanced Copyright 2007 2008 B amp B Electronic Manufacturing Company Inc All right reserved Figure 25 TCP Configuration Setting the serial server to operate as a TCP Client 1 Select TCP protocol 2 Select to initiate connections client 3 Type the IP address into the want to connect to IP address box 4 Type the TCP port number of the server into the on TCP port number box Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server 5 Select e at power up if you want the serial server to always be connected e When the serial port receives data if you only want to establish a connection when there is data to be sent Setting the serial server to operate as a TCP Server 1 Select TCP protocol 2 Select to wait for connections server The configuration options change The server IP address box disappears and the number of connections box appears 3 Type the port number in the I want to wait for connection on TCP port number box 4 Select the maximum number of connections desired in the and limit the number of connections to drop down bo
62. rt connection is represented by a hyperlink e Save e Login Logout e Configuration settings area in the middle of the pane where you can select the settings desired for operation of the serial server e Help sidebar on the right side containing helpful descriptions explanation and suggestions for configuring the serial server Logging In You can log in to any serial server listed in the Server Information Table To log in Page 24 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server 1 Double click the row associated with the desired serial server The Login page appears 2 Type the password into the Password box The password is blank by default a E 2 B J x kan OpenCfg SaveCfg ServerSearch Firmware Upgrade Add VCOM Remove VCOM Diagnostic Which device do you want to configure Choose the device by double clicking on one of the devices in the list below ELT Connection Port 1 VESR901 000 192 168 1 4 TCP S i 900 90001 192 168 1 104 Ef Contents Login Help i Enter th ord to logi iSo the Login button Model VESR901 Firmware Version 1 0 0 Hardware Version 1 MAC Address 00 0E BE 00 00 01 Link Status 10BaseT full duplex Figure 19 Login Page 3 Click Login The General Configuration page appears Navigating the Configuration Pages There are two ways to move from page t
63. s set to VCOM Virtual COM Port the serial server communicates over the network with a PC acting as a remote COM port for the computer Page 56 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 8 Description of Serial Server Properties Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server e Both the serial server and the computer must be configured for VCOM operation Virtual COM ports can be set up on the PC using the Vlinx Manager software Page 57 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 9 Appendix Vlinx VESP211 Serial Server SECTION 9 Appendix Appendix A Default Server Settings Setting Default Value ServerName MODEL NUMBER Serial Number Printed on the label Password password field is blank from factory DHCP Enable IP Address BASED ON DHCP SERVER If a DHCP assignment is not available the device will default to 169 254 102 39 Net Mask X 255 255 0 0 Gateway 169 254 1 1 Firmware Version X X X Current Version Hardware Version X X Current Version Port 1 Serial port mode RS 232 Baud Rate 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control None Protocol TCP Serial timeout 0 seconds TCP alive timeout 0 minutes Connection Mode Server Delimiter HEX 1 00 Delimiter HEX2 00 Remove delimiters Disable Force transmit 0 ms Inter character timer 0 ms Character count 0 Max connection 1 Page 59 of 66 Manual Documentation
64. served Figure 20 General Configuration Page Changing the serial server s name 1 Type the new name into the Serial Server Name text box 2 Click Save Changing the password 1 Select the want to change the password check box Two text boxes appear Type the new password Type the new password again to confirm it Figure 21 Changing the Password 2 Type the new password into both boxes 3 Click Save Setting up IP Addressing On the Network Configuration page you can configure the serial server to use dynamic DHCP or static IP addressing on the network Page 26 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server 3 W 5 J x T Open Cfg SaveCfg Server Search Firmware Upgrade Add VCOM Remove VCOM Diagnostic igure Choose the device by double clicking on one of the devices in the list below B Contents Network Help General V I want DHCP to setup the network DHCP controls whether or Network not a DHCP server is used to it 1 IP Ad r set the IP address subnet ess o103 07 mask and default gateway of Pott 1 Sena the serial server Save Subnet Mask When DHCP is enabled and a DHCP server is not found Logout the serial server will Default Gateway astomaticaily configure to an IP address in the range of 169 254 0 0 through Save Back Next 169 234 235 255 witha
65. tial Setup and Connections Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server Installing and Starting Vlinx Manager 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 ROM drive If it does not automatically launch click Start on the Windows Desktop and at the Run command type the drive letter and Vlinx Manager exe Follow the prompts to install the software Once the program is installed go to the Start gt Programs menu and run the program The Vlinx Manager Discovery window appears Vlinx Manager NS ed Ethernet Serial Server Connection Progress How do you want to connect to the device Network C Serial Port Network Options don t know the IP address of the device C The device is at this IP address m Figure 14 Discovery Window Discovering Serial Servers If you are configuring the serial server via the network select Network if you are configuring it via the serial port select Serial Port If you already know the IP address of the serial server click The device is at this IP address if not leave don t know the IP address of the device selected Click Connect The Progress bar provides information to indicate whether serial servers are detected The text in the Progress box appears in various colors depending on the message type Page 20 of 66 Manual Docume
66. u configure the device for DHCP mode as mode is DHCP opposed to Static IP It is used to communicate with the DHCP server This should only be used inside of a firewall or NAT 7000 udp Always open for serial server These ports are used for configuration and firmware upgrade of the configuration over UDP device using the serial server manager These ports are always open no matter how you configure the device If you want to configure the serial server from outside of a firewall using the serial server manager then the firewall must be configured to allow incoming connections on 7000 tcp and allow packets addressed to 7000 udp to be received 8899 udp Always open for serial server discovery This port is used for discovering serial servers This port is always open no matter how you configure the device Note The device discovery only works on a local subnet The port may not need to be configured in a firewall or NAT Other User specified ports Other TCP and UDP ports may be open depending on what you specify for the device configuration THESE ARE THE PORTS SPECIFIED IN THE CONFIGURATION FILE If you want to use these other ports from outside of a firewall then you must allow these ports If you want to use these other ports from outside of a NAT then you must forward to these ports Page 63 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m Wwww bb elec com www bb europe com Section 9 Appendix Vlinx VESP211 Se
67. ver manager then the firewall must be configured to allow incoming connections on 7000 tcp and allow packets addressed to 7000 udp to be received Note Configuring over 7000 udp is not supported Page 62 of 66 Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 9 Appendix Vlinx VESP211 Serial Server 60000 tcp This port is open when serial port 1 is These ports are used to transfer handshake line state and break state in configured for paired mode server paired mode configuration These ports are open only if you configure the port for paired mode server Note that serial port 1 uses 60000 tcp serial port 2 uses 60001 tcp serial port 3 uses 60002 tcp and serial port 4 uses 60003 tcp If a port is not configured for paired mode server then the corresponding port is not open If you want to connect to a paired mode server from outside of a firewall then you must allow incoming connections on these ports If you want to connect to a paired mode server from outside of a NAT then you must forward to these ports 60001 tcp This port is open when serial port 2 is Not Applicable configured for paired mode server 60002 tcp This port is open when serial port 3is Not Applicable configured for paired mode server 60003 tcp This port is open when serial port 4 is Not Applicable configured for paired mode server 68 udp This port is open when the network This port is used if yo
68. x I want to wait for connections on TCP port number 4000 and limit the number of connections to T connection and allow everyone to connect C and allow a specific IP address to connect C and allow a specific range of IP addresses to connect Figure 26 TCP Server Settings UDP Configuration Page 30 of 66 UDP User Datagram Protocol enables applications using UDP socket programs to communicate with the serial ports on the serial server UDP protocol provides connectionless communications which allows data to be broadcast to and received from multiple nodes on a network In UDP mode if you want to control what network node receives data you must specify the IP address and UDP port the data will be sent to You can choose to send to e Nobody e All nodes at a specific UDP port number This is called broadcast e Specific IP addresses and UDP port numbers This is called unicast e A range of IP addresses and UDP port numbers This is called unicast range Manual Documentation Number VESP211 5011m www bb elec com www bb europe com Section 4 Configuring the Serial Server Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server You can also configure the serial server to receive from nodes on the network using the same list of configuration options Ethernet Serial Server Contents Port 1 Settings General Network I want to nse fhis network protocol ICP UDP VCOM Mode C Paired Mode Pot Sena ar Sav

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