Overview The NetBurner PK70EX-232 can network enable up to 4 RS-232 serial devices (or 5 if you use the console port). The device is factory programmed with an application that supports TCP, UDP and web page configuration. PK70 (Front) The PK70 has 6 connectors on the front panel: •...
Set button in the center of the IP Setup window to configure your PK70 with its new parameters. Note: If you do not click the Set button, your values will not be saved. If you have multiple NetBurner...
devices, make sure you selected your PK70 in the "Select a Unit" pane (as shown in the screen shot) before you input your information. 2.3 Operational Configuration Once the network parameters have been configured, you can use the web server interface to modify the settings of your PK70.
Parameter Description Device Name (for DHCP) Your NetBurner PK70 device. Note: The last four values (in the default name) are the last four digits of the MAC address of your PK70. Device IP Address Displays the IP Address of your PK70 device. There are two choices: •...
Device Connection Settings (TCP Mode) This is the bottom section of the first page that you will see when your web browser opens.
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Your choices for “When to begin making outgoing serial connections:” are: When you are finished with this section, click the appropriate button at the bottom of the page. Submit New Settings will save your settings, and Reset to Factory Defaults will restore the factory values. Next, click on the Advanced Serial Settings link to enter your serial notification information.
Advanced Serial Data Port Settings If you want to have a message displayed in the MTTTY window (or HyperTerminal) when your TCP connection (e.g. telnet) is established or lost, enter it in this section. Remember to check the appropriate box and click the Submit New Settings button to save your settings. The message formatting codes are listed below.
Device Connection Settings (UDP Mode) Return to the Network section by clicking on the Network link directly above the Advanced Serial section. Click on the Switch to UDP mode link,(directly before you’re the port 1 settings) to go to the UDP section. You will see “System is set to UDP mode”...
Serial Configuration Click the Serial link at the top of the page to view the Serial page. When you are finished, remember to click the Submit New Port X Values button to save your changes. Note: If you are only using one port, you can ignore the other port’s section.
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Select the appropriate data Parity value from the drop down menu. This feature checks whether data has been lost or written over when transmitted between your host computer and your PK70 (the recommended setting is None). Select the appropriate Stop Bits value from the drop down menu. The stop bit follows the data and parity bits in serial communication.
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Note: You must click the Submit New Settings button on the bottom of this page to save your settings Remember, if you are only using one port, you can ignore the other port’s section.
Therefore, if you type text in the telnet window, it should appear in the serial terminal window and visa versa. For a serial terminal, you can use MTTTY (which is included in your NetBurner PK70 CD- ROM) or HyperTerminal.
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Parity checks whether the data has been lost or written over when transmitted between your host computer and your PK70. Data Bits are the number of bits in a transmitted data package. The Stop bit follows the data and parity bits in serial communication. It indicates the end of transmission.
Submit New Settings button to save your user name and password. 9.1 Resetting a Password Web page password protection is offered as an option with the NetBurner Serial-to-Ethernet application. If a password is forgotten, the following procedure can be used to reset the password.
10 Diagnostics Section Click the Diagnostics link to view the available options. To get back to the Networking section, click the Back to Ethernet & Serial Configuration link.
11 Specifications 11.1 Input Power Requirements DC Input Range: 7 – 24VDC Suggested Power Source: 12V @ 500mA Operating Range: Commercial 0 – 70C 11.2 Power Connector The Power LED is illuminated while power is applied. There are two input power connectors: •...
11.4 RJ-45 Connector • LED1 on RJ-45: Ethernet speed - 10 or 100 • LED2 on RJ-45: Link and data activity Signal Signal 11.5 Mechanical 4.4” x 3.9” x 1.2”...
12 RS-232 NULL Modem Wiring The Console serial port on the PK70 is already cross-wired, so you can connect a straight-through serial cable between your PC and the PK70. A null-modem adapter is not required for the console port. On the console port, pin 2 is transmit, and pin 3 is receive.
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