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B&B Electronics Vlinx ESP901E Manual

Multi-interface ethernet serial servers. rs-232 / rs-422 / rs-485
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Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com
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  • Page 1 Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...
  • Page 2 International Headquarters B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. 707 Dayton Road Ottawa, IL 61350 USA Phone (815) 433-5100 -- General Fax (815) 433-5105 Website: www.bb-elec.com Sales e-mail: orders@bb-elec.com -- Fax (815) 433-5109 Technical Support e-mail: support@bb.elec.com -- Fax (815) 433-5104 European Headquarters B&B Electronics Ltd.
  • Page 3 © 2008 B&B Electronics. 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 of B&B Electronics.
  • Page 4 Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.co...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................... I CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ..............1 ......................2 EATURES ................3 OMMUNICATION ODES Direct IP Mode .................... 3 Virtual COM Mode ..................3 Paired Mode ....................4 Heart Beat ....................4 .............. 5 ERIAL ERVER UICK TART UIDE Hardware Setup ...................
  • Page 6 CHAPTER 4: USING ESP MANAGER ............21 ..................21 ARDWARE ETUP ................... 22 OFTWARE ETUP ................... 23 OFTWARE VERVIEW Menus ......................23 Server Icons Pane ..................25 Serial Server / Virtual COM Lists .............. 25 Status Bar ....................26 ..................26 EARCH FOR ERVERS ..............
  • Page 7 CHAPTER 7: REMOVING VIRTUAL COM PORTS ........ 49 ESP M ......49 EMOVING THE IRTUAL PORT WITH ANAGER COM P ....50 EMOVING THE IRTUAL ORT USING EVICE ANAGER CHAPTER 8: UPGRADING THE SERIAL SERVER FIRMWARE ..53 ..............53 OWNLOADING THE IRMWARE ESP M...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Introduction provide VLINX Models ESP901 and ESP902 Ethernet Serial Servers Ethernet to Serial connections for RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 devices. The ESP901 features a single serial port and the ESP902 features two serial ports. The serial ports can be accessed over a LAN/WAN using , or connections.

  • Page 10: F Eatures

    Introduction Features • Multi-interface serial ports ESP901 and ESP902 Port 1 software selectable for RS- 232, RS-422, RS-485 (DIP Switch selects Console Mode) ESP902 Port 2 is RS-232 only • 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto Selection • LAN and WAN Communications •...

  • Page 11: C Ommunication M Odes

    Introduction Communication Modes enable communication with ESP901 ESP902 Serial Servers serial devices over a LAN or WAN. Serial devices no longer are limited to a physical connection to the PC COM port. They can be installed anywhere on the LAN using TCP/IP or UDP/IP communications.

  • Page 12: Paired Mode

    Introduction Paired Mode is also called serial tunneling. In this mode any two serial Paired Mode devices that can communicate with a serial link will be able to communicate using two and the LAN. Serial Servers are connected to a network, one configured as a Serial Servers TCP or UDP client and the other as a TCP/UDP server.

  • Page 13: Hardware Setup

    Introduction Serial Server Quick Start Guide For descriptive purposes this Quick Start Guide considers a typical configuration consisting of a connected via an Ethernet LAN to an connected to the RS-232 port of a ESP901 ESP902 Serial Server serial device Hardware Setup Figure 2.

  • Page 14: Software Installation

    Introduction Software Installation Using the CD included with the , install the Serial Server VLINX ESP software on the configuring computer. Manager Serial Server Configuration Step 1: Open the software. It will automatically search ESP Manager for any reachable (ESP90x) .

  • Page 15: Install Virtual Com Ports On Pc

    Introduction Re-enter to verify the changes have taken Step 5: Server Properties effect, or to view/change the configuration of other ports. Each port must be configured separately. Install Virtual COM Ports on PC Step 1: From the menu, run the Windows Start Install Virtual COM utility included with the VLINX software,...
  • Page 16 Introduction Chapter 1 Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 17: P Ackage C Hecklist

    Making Hardware Connections Package Checklist are shipped with the following ESP901 and ESP902 Serial Servers items included: ESP901 or ESP902 Serial Server Module Power supply This Operation Manual CD-ROM disc with manual, VLINX ESP Manager and Virtual COM Driver software for Windows 98/ME/2000/2003/XP/NT 4.0/Vista ESP901/ESP902 Connections, Indicators and Reset Switch...

  • Page 18: Indicator Lights

    Making Hardware Connections Indicator Lights Light Indication Red - power is applied Power Yellow – 10BaseT Ethernet connection established Link Green – 100BaseTX Ethernet connection established Flashing Green – system is ready Ready Figure 5. Indicator Lights Ethernet Connector has a standard RJ-45 receptacle mounted in the top Serial Server edge of the chassis.

  • Page 19: Dip Switches

    Making Hardware Connections DIP Switches A triple DIP (dual inline package) switch allows the Serial Server be placed into . When all three switches are moved into Console Mode the ON position the enters allowing Serial Server Console Mode, configuration of the (using an RS-232 connection Serial Server through the serial port on the ESP901 or Serial Port 1 on the ESP902)

  • Page 20: Serial Ports

    Making Hardware Connections Serial Ports has one serial port. The port can be configured as a ESP901 connection or as an RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 Console Mode interface to the (if any of the DIP switches are in the Serial Server OFF position) using the software, via , or using...

  • Page 21: Default Mode

    Making Hardware Connections Default Mode When is selected and the server properties are Default Mode Updated ) all the configuration settings return to their default values. Saved Refer to Chapter 5 for details on Serial Server Configuration settings. See Chapter 12 for Serial Server default parameters. Console Mode can be accessed from a PC Console Mode...

  • Page 22: Rs-422 Mode

    Making Hardware Connections RS-422 Mode the currently selected serial port is configured as an RS-422 Mode RS-422 interface supporting four RS-422 signal channels with full duplex operation for (Request To Send) and Receive Transmit (Clear To Send). The data lines are differential pairs (A & B) in which the B line is positive relative to the A line in the idle (mark) state.
  • Page 23 Making Hardware Connections Serial Server Serial Port Connector Pin-outs Pin-outs for RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 operation are shown below. DB-9M RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 Signal Name Carrier Detect RXDA (−) Receive Data RXDB (+) Transmit Data TXDB (+) Data B (+) Data Terminal Ready TXDA (−) Data A (−)
  • Page 24 Making Hardware Connections Chapter 2 Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3: Installing The Vlinx Esp Software

    Installing the VLINX ESP Software The Windows-based software ESP Manager Virtual COM Port makes configuration fast and easy. If using Windows, installing the ESP Manager software and setting up virtual COM ports to configure is recommended. Serial Server Software Installation includes: VLINX ESP software •...
  • Page 26 Installing the VLINX ESP Software Figure 13. The Install Shield Wizard Window Step 2: When the window appears, click VLINX ESP Setup Next Figure 14. VLINX ESP Setup Window Figure 15. The Choose Destination Window Step 3: When appears, click Choose Destination Location Next The installation progress will be shown until complete.

  • Page 27: Updating An Existing Installation

    Installing the VLINX ESP Software Figure 16. The Install Shield Wizard Complete Window Step 4: Click when the Finish Install Shield Wizard Complete dialogue appears. When finished, dialogue box will close. Updating an Existing Installation If an older version of the software is already installed, ESP Manager window will appear when...

  • Page 28: Opening The Esp Manager

    Installing the VLINX ESP Software The recommended procedure is to Remove all installed components first. Once the software has been removed, the new software. Install Opening the ESP Manager Step 5: If the is not already connected to the network or Serial Server to the Ethernet port on the computer, connect it.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4: Using Esp Manager

    Using ESP Manager software allows: ESP Manager • Searching for servers connected to the network • Displaying and changing the configuration of those servers • Installing virtual COM ports on a computer • Displaying and configuring virtual COM ports • Uninstalling virtual COM ports on a computer •...

  • Page 30: S Oftware S Etup

    Using ESP Manager Figure 20. Direct Ethernet Connection using a Crossover Cable Use an Ethernet Crossover Cable if connecting directly to a computer LAN card. Apply power. The red Power indicator will light, the Link Step 2: indicator lights when an Ethernet connection is made, and the Ready indicator will flash.

  • Page 31: S Oftware O Verview

    Using ESP Manager Figure 21. The VLINX ESP Manager Window Software Overview window provides the following information: VLINX ESP Manager • (Server, View, Exit, Help) Menus • (Firmware Upgrade, Virtual COM Configuration, Server Icons Searching Server, Uninstall Virtual COM, Monitor Port Status) •...
  • Page 32 Using ESP Manager • - Searches for on the network Searching Server Serial Servers and brings back configuration information that will be displayed in window. Server Properties • - Allows virtual COM ports to be Uninstall Virtual COM uninstalled from the window.

  • Page 33: Server Icons Pane

    Using ESP Manager Exit • Allows you to program Exit ESP Manager Help • Accesses the dialogue box, which indicates the About vcomui software version number Server Icons Pane Firmware Upgrade Virtual COM Configuration Searching Server can also be selected Uninstall Virtual COM Monitor Port Status using icons located in the left window.

  • Page 34: Status Bar

    Using ESP Manager • - Displays the port number for each port. Port Serial Server • - Indicates what type of flow control is configured Flow Control for each port. • - Indicates whether each port is currently Status In Use Used.

  • Page 35: C Onfigure S Erver P Roperties

    Using ESP Manager Enter the assigned to the desired Step 5: IP Address Serial Server click then Search all reachable servers, OK. IP Address used to find units that are not on the same Serial Server subnet. (Routers on the network will block the standard broadcast used to find servers if Search all reachable servers is selected.) The user must set an IP address that conforms to...
  • Page 36 Using ESP Manager Figure 24. The Server Properties Window ESP Manager Navigation: Use the mouse to select the property and parameters or Tab to move to the next property Tab+Shift to move back to previous property Arrows to move between properties or change values or contents of the current property Enter to select update or cancel After configuring as needed, click...
  • Page 37 Using ESP Manager Figure 26. The Restarting Dialogue Box After eight seconds a dialogue box will ask whether you want to search for all reachable servers again. Figure 27. The Server Search Dialogue Box While the Serial Server is searching for all reachable servers the following dialogue box appears: Figure 28.
  • Page 38 Using ESP Manager Chapter 4 Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...
  • Page 39 Server Properties Configuration can be configured using any of four different VLINX Serial Server user interfaces: the software, ESP Manager Console Mode, Telnet . The described in this chapter can Web Server Server Properties be changed from any of these user interfaces. Figure 29.

  • Page 40: D Escription Of The S Erver P Roperties

    Server Properties Configuration Description of the Server Properties Figure 30. ESP Manager Server Properties Window Server Name This field displays the name that has been assigned to the Serial . A new of up to 16 characters can be entered. If Server Server Name more than one...

  • Page 41: Ip Address

    Server Properties Configuration address, net mask, and gateway to the . If a DHCP server Serial Server is not available on the network the will time out after 10 Serial Server seconds and the default values will remain. When DHCP is enabled, the IP Address, Netmask and Gateway fields become inaccessible and cannot be changed by the user.

  • Page 42: Netmask

    Server Properties Configuration Netmask The default LAN netmask is configured for a Class C address. The user may change this. Default is 255.255.255.0 Gateway The Gateway IP address allows users to access the from Serial Server outside the LAN. MAC Address The MAC address is fixed and cannot be changed.

  • Page 43: Flow Control

    Server Properties Configuration Flow Control The Flow Control setting must match the requirements of the serial device connected. Select None when setting the port as RS-485 or 4-wire RS-422. TCP/UDP Protocol Select (Transmission Control Protocol) or (User Datagram Protocol) protocol. If the application does not require a UDP connection, select TCP.

  • Page 44: Tcp Alive Timeout

    Server Properties Configuration communications are ideal for 5 seconds the will reset and Serial Server make itself available for another client connection. TCP Alive Timeout monitors TCP activity. If TCP activity stops for the Serial Server length of time specified in this field the connection will be closed. This field can be set to any value between 0 and 255 minutes.

  • Page 45: Port Status

    Server Properties Configuration Port Status This field indicates whether a serial port is connected via the Serial to a virtual COM port of a device on the network. Server TCP/UDP Port This sets the port number for connection. The default port number for .

  • Page 46: Connection At

    Server Properties Configuration • – When this mode is selected and the server updated, the RS-485 selected serial port will become an RS-485 serial port on the server. Connection At When the field is set to Connection Mode Client Client (no , this field becomes active, allowing the ESP901/902 (acting heartbeat) as a client) to connect to the server either on...
  • Page 47 Server Properties Configuration Figure 33. The Restart Dialogue Box The following dialogue box will appear: Figure 34. The Restarting Dialogue Box After eight seconds a dialogue box will ask whether you want to search for all reachable servers again. Figure 35. The Server Search Dialogue Box While the Serial Server is searching for all reachable servers the following dialogue box appears:...
  • Page 48 Server Properties Configuration After that port has been updated you may want to re-enter Server to verify the changes have taken effect, or to view/change Properties the configuration of other ports. Each port must be configured separately. Saving Configuration Data in Console Mode or Telnet Saving (updating) server properties is done from the Configuration screen.
  • Page 49 Server Properties Configuration Web Server Interface • interface provides the same updating options as Web Server . These are located at the bottom of all Console Mode Telnet three pages. If a field is changed, you must click Web Server Save before leaving that page or the changes will be ignored.
  • Page 50 Server Properties Configuration Chapter 5 Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 51: Chapter 6: Installing Virtual Com Ports

    Installing Virtual COM Port feature allows Windows platform software, using Virtual COM Port standard API calls, to be used in an Ethernet application. software adds a (COM#) port to the Install Virtual COM Port Serial Server computer. This shows up in the .
  • Page 52 Installing Virtual COM Port The program searches the LAN for all available . When Serial Servers complete, the window appears and displays a list of the Found Server servers that were found. Figure 39. The Found Server Window Step 3: Select the at the IP Address to be mapped to a Serial Server virtual COM port, then click...
  • Page 53 Installing Virtual COM Port Figure 41. The Windows Logo Testing Window This XP/Vista feature simply indicates that these drivers have not yet undergone the Microsoft testing procedures required to use the Windows XP/Vista Logo on the packaging. Driver compatibility is not affected.

  • Page 54: M Atching The S Erial S Erver And V Irtual Com P Ort S Ettings

    Installing Virtual COM Port Matching the Serial Server and Virtual COM Port Settings The settings of the virtual COM ports in the and the Device Manager must match. If the settings do not Serial Server Configuration Menu match, the virtual COM ports will not work. If these settings are changed in the , it will only affect the operation of the Device Manager...
  • Page 55 Installing Virtual COM Port Figure 43. The VLINX ESP (COM3) Properties Window Step 4: Click the tab. This screen Configuration Port Settings allows the settings to be changed if necessary. Click Cancel keep the existing settings. Step 5: Click to change the settings. Use in the Device Refresh Manager if Windows does not auto refresh.
  • Page 56 Installing Virtual COM Port Chapter 6 Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 57: Chapter 7: Removing Virtual Com Ports

    Removing Virtual COM Ports software feature will ESP Manager Uninstall Virtual COM Port remove a mapped COM port in the Device Manager of Windows 2000 and XP/Vista operating systems. It may also be removed in the Device Manager of Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP and Vista. Windows 98 users also will find a feature in the Programs file.

  • Page 58: R Emoving The V Irtual Com P Ort Using D Evice M Anager

    Removing Virtual COM Ports Step 3: Click the icon. The Manager will ask Uninstall Virtual COM for conformation. Click to complete the uninstall procedure. Figure 45. The vcomui Dialogue Box Removing the Virtual COM Port using Device Manager The screen shots were taken from a Windows XP operating system Step 1: From the Windows click: Desktop...
  • Page 59 Removing Virtual COM Ports Figure 46. The Control Panel Window Step 3: Click in the window. In Device Manager Systems Properties the Device Manager dialogue click the next to Ports (COM to expand. LPT) Figure 47. The Device Manager Window Step 4: Highlight to be removed and click the ESP (COM #)
  • Page 60 Removing Virtual COM Ports Figure 48. Confirm Device Removal Step 5: click to proceed. will be removed and the Device Manager window will ESP COM # refresh and display the remaining COM ports Chapter 7 Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...

  • Page 61: D Ownloading The F Irmware

    Upgrade Mode firmware updates may become available through Serial Server the B&B Electronics website for installation into the server. The firmware can be uploaded using either a virtual COM port connection or hardware COM port connection. Downloading the Firmware Make a folder to receive the firmware file. Download the compressed software file from the B&B Electronics website.

  • Page 62: Upgrading The Firmware

    Upgrade Mode Step 4: Click on the dialogue to restart the vcomui Serial Server Upgrading the Firmware Step 5: Double-click the icon (or click the Firmware Upgrade Server menu and Firmware Upgrade Step 6: In the window, click . The dialogue Upgrade Browse...

  • Page 63: Chapter 9: Using Console Mode

    Using Console Mode Before the is installed on a LAN the Serial Server Console Mode be used to change the settings from the defaults. The Serial Server shipped in the . Connect a crossover (null modem) cable RS-232 Mode between the COM port on the computer and the appropriate serial port on the Serial Server See Chapter 5 for details of each Server Property Settings.

  • Page 64: Navigating The Configuration Menus

    Using Console Mode Navigating the Configuration Menus There are six screens: Console Mode Server Network Serial Mode Operation Monitor Configuration Back Space arrow keys can be used to highlight the desired function on the screen list. Pressing moves the cursor to the first field with the current Enter screen.

  • Page 65: Using A Password

    Using Console Mode Step 5: Once all the changes have been made move to the screen, select and press Configuration Save Enter Figure 51. Saving and Restarting the Configuration The restart message will appear. Step 6: Select to save changes. This is necessary to write the settings to the server.
  • Page 66 Using Console Mode Chapter 9 Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 67: Chapter 10: Using The Web Server

    Using the Web Server The Web Server can be used to configure the from any Serial Server web browser software (such as Internet Explorer). Server properties can be set up using three browser pages. See Chapter 5 for details on Server Properties. Setting Server Properties In Internet Explorer type the IP Address of the into the...
  • Page 68 Using the Web Server Navigate and change properties as required using the mouse and keyboard. To change serial port properties, click on the left side of the Serial Port browser window. The following page will appear: Figure 53. The Web Server Serial Port Properties Page To change other operational properties, click on the left side Operation...
  • Page 69 Using the Web Server Figure 54. The Web Server Operation Page Click to store changes to the . Settings for each Port Save Serial Server must be saved separately. If new property settings are not saved before leaving this page they will not take effect.
  • Page 70 Using the Web Server Chapter 10 Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 71: Chapter 11: Using Telnet

    Using Telnet can be used to configure the from any PC on the Telnet Serial Server LAN. The window displays the same configuration information Telnet shown in and allows server properties to be configured. Console Mode See Chapter 5 for details on Server Properties. Configuration Using Telnet Step 1: Ensure the PC and are connected to the LAN.

  • Page 72: Navigating The Configuration Menu

    Using Telnet Step 6. The window will open (unless the server is still in Telnet Console mode) and the screen will appear. Server Navigating the Configuration Menu There are six screens: Telnet Server Network Serial Mode Operation Monitor Configuration Back Space arrow keys can be used to highlight the desired function on the screen list.

  • Page 73: Using Telnet

    Using Telnet Figure 56. Telnet Configuration Screens Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m Chapter 11 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...
  • Page 74 Using Telnet Step 7: Once all the changes have been made move to the field Save and select . The restart message will appear. Enter Figure 57. Saving and Restarting the Configuration Step 8: Select to save changes. This is necessary to write the settings to the server.

  • Page 75: Chapter 12: Esp901 And Esp902 Technical Data

    ESP901 and ESP902 Technical Data Hardware and ESP901 and ESP902 Serial Server modules Included 12 VDC/500mA (tip positive/sleeve Power Supply: Accessories negative) (Area Dependent: North America Power Plug: 120VAC/60Hz, Europe/United Kingdom 220/240VAC/50Hz) Paper copy of this manual, PDF available Manual: VLINX ESP Manager and Virtual COM CD-ROM disc: Driver software for Windows...
  • Page 76 ESP901 and ESP902 Technical Data TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RS-232(DTE): Serial Interfaces TXDB(+), TXDA(−), RXDB(+), RXDA(−), RS-422: RTS(+), RTS(−), CTS(+), CTS(−) and GND Data B (+), Data A (–) and GND RS-485: 110 bps to 230.4 k bps Baud Rate: None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space Parity:...
  • Page 77 ESP901 and ESP902 Technical Data ESP901 or ESP902 Server Name Default Server Settings xxxxxxxxx (printed on bottom of Serial Number: unit) Blank Password: Disable DHCP: 192.168.0.1 IP Address: 255.255.255.0 Net Mask: 192.168.0.254 Gateway: Fixed – see bottom label MAC Address: current firmware version number &...
  • Page 78 ESP901 and ESP902 Technical Data Figure 58. Dimensional Diagram of the ESP901 Figure 59. Dimensional Diagram of the ESP902 Chapter 12 Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...
  • Page 79 RS-232 Connections Serial Server DB-9 Pin-outs in RS-232 Mode RS-232 RS-232 DB-9M Signal Name Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Signal Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Indicator Figure 60. RS-232 Connections in a DB-9 Connector Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m Appendix A B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc –...

  • Page 80: Rs-232 Straight-Through Cable Connections

    RS-232 Connections RS-232 Straight-through Cable Connections In the RS-232 mode, the ’s ports are configured as DTEs Serial Server like a computer. If the device connected to the Serial Server configured as a DCE use a straight through cable wired as shown below: RS-232 Signal Names DB-9...

  • Page 81: Rs-232 Straight-Through Db-9 To Db-25 Conversion Connections

    RS-232 Connections RS-232 Straight-through DB-9 to DB-25 Conversion Connections Figure 63. DB-9 to DB-25 Straight-through Cable Connections RS-232 Crossover DB-9 to DB-25 Conversion Connections Figure 64. DB-9 to DB-25 Crossover (null modem) Cable Connections Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m Appendix A B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc –...

  • Page 82: Rs-232 Dte Loopback Connections

    RS-232 Connections RS-232 DTE Loopback Connections Figure 65. Loopback Connections for RS-232 For Transmit and Receive loopback, connect only those lines. When Flow Control setting on the is set for RTS/CTS, Serial Server those lines must be looped. Usually DTR and DSR must also be looped.
  • Page 83 RS-422 Connections Serial Server DB-9 Pin-outs in RS-422 Mode RS-422 DB9M Signal Name Direction RS-422 Receive Data A (−) RXDA (−) Receive Data B (+) RXDB (+) Transmit Data B (+) TXDB (+) Transmit Data A (−) TXDA (−) Signal Ground Clear to Send A (−) CTSA (−) Clear to Send B (+)
  • Page 84 RS-422 Connections Serial Server pin-out RS-422 in RS-422 mode Device RS-422 Signal Names DB-9 Connections Signal Pin# Receive A (-) RXDA(-) TDA(-) Receive B (+) RXDB(+) TDB(+) Transmit B (+) TXDB(+) RDB(+) Transmit A (-) TXDA(-) RDA(-) Ground Clear to Send A (-) CTSA(-) RTSA(-) Clear to Send B (+)
  • Page 85 RS-422 Connections Figure 68. Loopback Connections for RS-422 The RS-485 Connections are half duplex, either Receive or Transmit, so another half duplex device must be used to check operation. Figure 69. RS-422 Connection with No Flow Control Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m Appendix B B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc –...
  • Page 86 RS-422 Connections Appendix B Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 87: Appendix C: Rs-485 Connections

    RS-485 Connections Serial Server DB-9 Pin-out in RS-485 Mode RS-485 Direction RS-485 DB9M Signal Name Data B (+) In/Out DATA B (+) Data A (−) In/Out DATA A (−) Signal Ground Figure 70. DB-9 Pin-out in RS-485 Mode Some RS-485 devices are marked opposite the RS-485 standard, which defines the Data B line as positive relative to Data A during a Mark state before enabling the transmitter, and after transmitting before tri-stating.
  • Page 88 RS-485 Connections Appendix D Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...
  • Page 89 Network Connections Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-out RJ-45 Pin Signal Wire Color RJ-45 Pin White-Green Green White-Orange Not used Blue Not used White-Blue Orange Not used White-Brown Not used Brown Figure 72. Pin-out for a Standard Ethernet Cable Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m Appendix D B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc –...

  • Page 90: C Rossover E Thernet C Able Rj-45 P In - Out

    Network Connections Crossover Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-out RJ-45 Pin Signal Wire Color RJ-45 Pin White-Green Green White-Orange Not used Blue Not used White-Blue Orange Not used White-Brown Not used Brown Figure 73. Pin-out for a Crossover Ethernet Cable Appendix D Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc –...
  • Page 91 International Headquarters B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. 707 Dayton Road Ottawa, IL 61350 USA Phone (815) 433-5100 -- General Fax (815) 433-5105 Website: www.bb-elec.com Sales e-mail: orders@bb-elec.com -- Fax (815) 433-5109 Technical Support e-mail: support@bb.elec.com -- Fax (815) 433-5104 European Headquarters B&B Electronics Ltd.
  • Page 92 Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com...

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