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- Page 1 AMG Serial Server AMG9CLE-1F-1W-SER User Manual V1.0 2011.02.09...
- Page 2 AMG Serial Server Copyright This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without express prior written consent of the originator. The software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.3.1 Menus (Icons) ....................... 22 4.3.2 Serial Server List / Virtual COM List ..............23 4.3.3 Status Bar ......................24 Search for Servers......................24 Setting the Configurations ....................25 Configuring the AMG Serial Server ................. 28 Page: 3 / 62... - Page 4 AMG Serial Server Description of Configuration - System................28 5.1.1 Model Name......................28 5.1.2 Server Name......................28 5.1.3 Serial Number ....................... 29 5.1.4 Password ....................... 29 5.1.5 FW Version......................29 5.1.6 MAC Address......................29 5.1.7 DHCP ........................29 5.1.8 IP Address ......................29 5.1.9...
- Page 5 AMG Serial Server Matching the ASS and Virtual COM Port Settings............39 Removing Virtual COM Ports ................... 42 Removing the Virtual COM port using ASS Administrator ........... 42 Removing the Virtual COM Port using Device Manager..........42 Upgrading the ASS Firmware ................... 44 8.1.1...
- Page 6 AMG Serial Server F i g u r e s Figure 1 Straight IP Mode / Virtual COM Mode ................9 Figure 2 Paired Mode........................10 Figure 3 Typical Hardware Setup ....................11 Figure 4 The IPS Administrator Server List Window..............12 Figure 5 The Configurations Window ...................
- Page 7 AMG Serial Server Figure 38 The Web Page - Operation mode................... 50 Figure 39 Saving and Restarting the Configuration............... 52 Figure 40 2-wire RS-485 Connection .................... 59 Figure 41 Ethernet Cable Pin-outs ....................60 Page: 7 / 62...
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Page 8: Introduction
AMG Serial Server Introduction The ASS (AMG Serial Server) provides the serial device server for Windows hosts to control serial devices located virtually anywhere through a TCP/IP or UDP/IP Ethernet connection. The ASS has the asynchronous serial port connection on one side, and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection on the other side. -
Page 9: Communication Modes
AMG Serial Server Communication Modes The ASS enables communication with 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 reachable by the LAN/WAN using TCP/IP or UDP/IP communications. This allows traditional Windows PC software access to serial devices anywhere on the LAN/WAN network. -
Page 10: Paired Mode
AMG Serial Server program on the PC opens the new COM port, it communicates with the remote serial device connected to one of the ports on the ASS. After connection, the LAN is transparent to the program and serial device. Applications are able to work just as if the serial device is connected directly to a physical COM port on the computer. -
Page 11: Installation And Startup
If the serial device is configured as a DTE use a crossover (null modem) cable. Step 3: Apply power to the ASS. 1.3.3 Software Installation Using the CD included with the AMG Serial Server, install the IPS Administrator software on the host computer. 1.3.4 AMG Serial Server Configuration Step 1: Open the IPS Administrator software. -
Page 12: Figure 4 The Ips Administrator Server List Window
AMG Serial Server Figure 4 The IPS Administrator Server List Window Notice !!! Please reserve the following port numbers for the ASS operation – 6400, 6660, 6666, and 6669. Your attached firewall device shall not block the reserved port numbers mentioned above and <the port numbers specified in TCP/UDP port in Configurations window>. -
Page 13: Figure 5 The Configurations Window
AMG Serial Server Figure 5 The Configurations Window Step 3: Change the Server Configurations as required. (a) Disable DHCP, set appropriate static IP, Netmask and Gateway addresses from your Network Administrator (recommended), or enable DHCP to allow the ASS to obtain an IP address from DHCP server. -
Page 14: Install Virtual Com Ports
AMG Serial Server 1.3.5 Install Virtual COM Ports Step 1: Highlight the server in the server list of the IPS Administrator, double click on the Install Virtual COM icon. Step 2: Select a port and map it to an unused COM port (e.g. Port 3). Configure it for TCP protocol and the appropriate IP address (determined in the last section). -
Page 15: Hardware
AMG Serial Server Hardware IPS-301E IPS-311E IPS-331E Figure 7 The Front/Rear Views Green LED 100BaseT Orange LED 10BaseT Link DIN-Rail kit hole Wall & Panel mount crew hole Figure 8 The Panel Layouts Page: 15 / 62... -
Page 16: Connectors, Indicators, And Reset Switch
AMG Serial Server Connectors, Indicators, and Reset Switch 2.1.1 Indicator Lights Indication Green -- blinking per second when system is ready Ready Ethernet Link/Act/10/100Mbps: Orange -- 10BaseT Ethernet connection established LEDs on RJ45 Green -- 100BaseT Ethernet connection established connectors... -
Page 17: Installing The Ips Administrator Software
AMG Serial Server Installing the IPS Administrator Software The Windows-based IPS Administrator and Virtual COM Port software makes configuration fast and easy. If using Windows, installing the IPS Administrator software and setting up virtual COM ports to configure the ASS is recommended. -
Page 18: Figure 10 The Setup Window Of Ips Administrator
AMG Serial Server Figure 10 The Setup Window of IPS Administrator Step 3: When Choose Destination Location appears, click Next. The installation progress will be shown until complete. Figure 11 The Choose Destination Window Step 4: Click Finish when the Install Shield Wizard Complete dialogue appears. When finished, dialogue box will close. -
Page 19: Updating An Existing Installation
AMG Serial Server Figure 12 The Install Shield Wizard Complete Window 3.1.3 Updating an Existing Installation If an IPS Administrator software is already installed, the setup window will prompt for removing it. Please remove all installed components first. Once the software has been removed, Install (run setup.exe) the new software. -
Page 20: Opening The Ips Administrator
Start > All Programs > IPS > IPS Administrator As soon as the IPS Administrator opens it will initiate Searching Server and after a few seconds the AMG Serial Server List will display all AMG Serial Server devices (wire or wireless models) on the network. -
Page 21: Using The Ips Administrator
AMG Serial Server Using the IPS Administrator The IPS Administrator software allows: 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 ... -
Page 22: Software Setup
AMG Serial Server Software Setup Step 3: To run the IPS Administrator, from the Windows Desktop click: Start > All Programs > IPS > IPS Administrator As soon as the IPS Administrator opens it will initiate Searching Server and after a few seconds the ASS List will display all ASS devices on the network. -
Page 23: Serial Server List / Virtual Com List
Split – allows the position of the split between the Icons pane and the Virtual COM List / AMG Serial Server List panes to be dragged horizontally using the mouse. Exit Allows you to Exit the IPS Administrator program Help ... -
Page 24: Status Bar
AMG Serial Server Port - Displays the port number for each ASS port. Protocol - Displays the currently selected TCP or UDP mode for the ASS. Status - The Status indicates the mapped virtual COM port condition. -
Page 25: Setting The Configurations
AMG Serial Server Figure 17 The Search Setup Window Step 5: Enter the IP Address assigned to the desired ASS or click Search all reachable servers, then OK. IP Address is used to find ASS units that are not on the same subnet. (Routers on the network will block the standard broadcast used to find servers if Search all reachable servers is selected.) The user must set an IP address that conforms to the LAN... -
Page 26: Figure 18 The Configurations Window
AMG Serial Server Figure 18 The Configurations Window Note: IPS Administrator 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 ... -
Page 27: Figure 20 The Restarting Dialogue Box
AMG Serial Server Figure 20 The Restarting Dialogue Box After eight seconds a dialogue box will ask whether you want to search for all reachable servers again. Figure 21 The Search Server Dialogue Box While the ASS is searching for all reachable servers the following dialogue box appears:... -
Page 28: Configuring The Amg Serial Server
AMG Serial Server Configuring the AMG Serial Server The ASS can be configured using any of four different user interfaces: the IPS Administrator software, Console Mode, Telnet or the Web Server. The Configurations described in this chapter can be changed from any of these user interfaces. -
Page 29: Serial Number
AMG Serial Server 5.1.3 Serial Number Each ASS has a unique serial number. This is fixed and cannot be changed. 5.1.4 Password Entering a password activates a security feature on the ASS. Once a password is entered it will be required to access the menu and make changes. -
Page 30: Netmask
AMG Serial Server Notes: To use Ping to check for communications: - Access a DOS window (in Win-XP click Start, then Run) - At run prompt enter: CMD - In the DOS window enter: Ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (IP address for the server to be confirmed) -
Page 31: Description Of Configuration - Serial Port
AMG Serial Server Description of Configuration – Serial Port Each serial port has one configuration page for easy configuration settings. Click to port number interested to open the configuration page. Note: any changes to Configurations must be Applied (Saved) or the ASS will not retain them. -
Page 32: Rs-232
AMG Serial Server Mode configuration. 5.2.1.2 RS-232 In RS-232 Mode the currently selected serial port is configured as an RS-232 interface supporting eight RS-232 signal lines plus Signal Ground and is configured as a DTE, like a computer. Signals are single ended and referenced to Ground. To use handshaking, Flow Control must be set to RTS/CTS during Configuration. -
Page 33: Tcp/Udp Port
AMG Serial Server UDP Mode When UDP mode is chosen the Serial timeout, TCP alive timeout, TCP mode, Max connection, Connection at and Remote IP address fields are replaced with the following fields: Destination UDP/IP addresses, UDP Port, and Source UDP/IP addresses. In this mode the server can be configured to broadcast data to and receive data from multiple IP addresses. -
Page 34: Delimiter Hex 1 And Delimiter Hex 2
AMG Serial Server Example: The Virtual COM default setting is TCP/UDP Port 4000. If the port # property is changed to 4001, the virtual COM port will have to be changed to 4001. The hardware settings can be changed from the IPS Administrator or Console Configuration Menu. The Virtual COM port setting also can be changed within the Device Manager of the computer on which it is installed. -
Page 35: Tcp Mode
AMG Serial Server the function. If enable, the unit will query the client regularly, if the client fail to respond in the period set in the "TCP alive timeout" the ASS will close the TCP session. So it can prevent TCP connection lockup. -
Page 36: Saving Configuration Data In Console Mode Or Telnet
AMG Serial Server before the new settings will take effect. Click Yes. Figure 26 The Restart Dialogue Box After that port has been applied you may want to re-enter Configurations to verify the changes have taken effect, or to view/change the configuration of other ports. Each port must be configured separately. -
Page 37: Saving Configuration Data In Web Server Interface
AMG Serial Server Apply -- stores the configuration data to the ASS flash memory and resets it. Default -- restores the configuration data to factory default settings. Reload -- restores the configuration data to the last values stored in the flash memory. -
Page 38: Installing Virtual Com Ports
AMG Serial Server Installing Virtual COM Ports The Virtual COM Port feature allows Windows platform software, using standard API calls, to be used in an Ethernet application. The Install Virtual COM Port software adds an ASS (COM#) port to the computer. This shows up in the Device Manager. -
Page 39: Matching The Ass And Virtual Com Port Settings
AMG Serial Server Matching the ASS and Virtual COM Port Settings The settings of the virtual COM ports in the Device Manager and the ASS Configuration Menu must match. If the settings do not match, the virtual COM ports will not work. If these settings are changed in the Device Manager, it will only affect the operation of the virtual COM port. -
Page 40: Figure 30 The Device Manager Window
AMG Serial Server Figure 30 The Device Manager Window Step 3: In the Device Manager select the IPS (COM #). Double-click it to bring up the Properties window. Page: 40 / 62... -
Page 41: Figure 31 Virtual Com Port Configuration Window
AMG Serial Server Figure 31 Virtual COM Port Configuration Window Step 4: Click the Configuration or Port Settings tab. This screen allows the settings to be changed if necessary. Click Cancel to keep the existing settings. Step 5: Click OK to change the settings. Use Refresh in the Device Manager if Windows does not auto refresh. -
Page 42: Removing Virtual Com Ports
AMG Serial Server Removing Virtual COM Ports The IPS Administrator software Uninstall Virtual COM Port feature will remove a mapped COM port in the Device Manager of Windows 2000/2300/ XP/Vista operating systems. Removing the Virtual COM port using IPS Administrator Step 1: Double Click on Virtual COM Mapping icon to display the Virtual COM list. -
Page 43: Figure 32 Confirm Device Removal
AMG Serial Server Figure 32 Confirm Device Removal Step 5: click OK to proceed. The IPS (COM #) will be removed and the Device Manager window will refresh and display the remaining COM ports Page: 43 / 62... -
Page 44: Upgrading The Ass Firmware
RS-232 port and the ASS serial port 1. 8.1.1 Change to Upgrade Mode Step 1: In the IPS Administrator, AMG Serial Server List window, double click the server to be upgraded. The Configurations window will appear. Step 2: If using a direct connection to upload the firmware to the ASS, set the baud rate to 115200 for the fastest possible upload. -
Page 45: Figure 33 Te Port Settings Window
AMG Serial Server Figure 33 Te Port Settings Window Step 10: Upgrade progress will be shown until the message Upgrade finished! is shown. Click OK. Page: 45 / 62... -
Page 46: Using The Console Mode
AMG Serial Server Using the Console Mode Before the ASS is installed on a LAN the Console mode can be used to change the settings from the defaults. The ASS is shipped with Serial type in Console mode. Connect a crossover (null modem) cable between the COM port on the computer and the serial port 1 on the ASS. -
Page 47: Figure 34 The Console Mode Screen In The Hyperterminal Window
AMG Serial Server Figure 34 The Console Mode Screen in the HyperTerminal Window Note !!! Please set the Emulation type to VT100 mode in your Terminal Emulation Program (e.g., HyperTerminal) or simply use PuTTY (select serial mode), so the left-arrow &... -
Page 48: Navigating The Configuration Menus
AMG Serial Server 9.2.1 Navigating the Configuration Menus There are six Console Mode pages: System, Network, Serial, Operation mode, Port status, and Apply, and Help. Tab, Back Space and arrow keys can be used to highlight the desired item on the screen list. -
Page 49: Using The Web Server
AMG Serial Server Using the Web Server The Web Server can be used to configure the ASS from any web browser software (such as Internet Explorer). Server Configurations can be set up using three browser pages. 10.1 Setting Server Configurations In Internet Explorer type the IP Address of the ASS into the address field near the top of the window and press the Enter key. -
Page 50: Figure 37 The Web Page - Serial Port
AMG Serial Server Figure 37 The Web Page – Serial port To change other operational Configurations, click Operation Mode on the left side of the browser window. The following page will appear: Figure 38 The Web Page - Operation mode Click Apply to store changes to the ASS. -
Page 51: Using The Telnet
AMG Serial Server Using the Telnet A Telnet client can be used to configure the ASS from the LAN. The Telnet window displays the same configuration information shown in Console Mode and allows Server Configurations to be configured. Basically, the configuration interface of Console mode and Telnet are the same. Except that Telnet is remote login to operate. -
Page 52: Navigating The Configuration Menu
AMG Serial Server 11.2 Navigating the Configuration Menu There are six Console Mode pages: System, Network, Serial, Operation mode, Port status, and Apply, and Help. Tab, Back Space and arrow keys can be used to highlight the desired item on the screen list. -
Page 53: Technical Data
AMG Serial Server Technical Data 12.1 Feature List Feature Specification DB-9M connector RS-232 mode RS-422 mode RS-485(2-wire) mode RS-485(4-wire) mode Serial Interface Baudrate (110 to 230.4Kbps, 5787bps, 165250bps) Flow Control (None, RTS/CTS, Xon/Xoff) Data Packing Delimiters Forced Transmit Inter-character Gap IEEE802.3, 10/100BaseT, Auto-detect... -
Page 54: Default Settings
AMG Serial Server 12.2 Default Settings The ASS Default Settings are as follows: Model Name: xxxxxxx(the model detected) Server Name: Serial Number: xxxxxxxxx(printed on bottom of the unit) Password: (No Password) DHCP: Disable(Static) IP Address: 192.168.0.1 Net Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway: 192.168.0.254... -
Page 55: Maintenance And Repair
There are no user serviceable parts within AMG products. See unit data sheet for full specification. In case of problem or failure, please call your local support centre or contact: AMG Systems Ltd. at 3 The Omega Centre, Stratton Business Park, Biggleswade, Beds., SG18 8QB, UK. -
Page 56: Appendix A: Tcp/Udp Port Numbers And Firewall
TCP/UDP port in Configurations window. The example below is to configure the Windows Firewall settings, so as to let IP packets of IPS Administrator to pass through the firewall to reach the AMG Serial Server unit. Page: 56 / 62... - Page 57 AMG Serial Server 1. Open the Windows Firewall window 2. Select Exception if Firewall is On, click on Add Program Page: 57 / 62...
- Page 58 AMG Serial Server 3. Selet the IPS Administrator program in Program Files, clock on Open 4. You will see the IPS Administrator, check it and click OK Page: 58 / 62...
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Page 59: Appendix B: Serial Port Pin-Outs
AMG Serial Server Appendix B: Serial Port Pin-outs DB-9M Pinouts RS-422/RS-485 RS-485 full-duplex half-duplex RS-232 (4-wire) (2-wire) RDA (-) DATA A (-) RDB (+) DATA B (+) TDB (+) TDA (-) Note: Some RS-485 devices are marked opposite the RS-485 standard, which defines the Data B line as positive relative to Data A during a Mark state before enabling the transmitter, and after transmitting before tri-stating. -
Page 60: Appendix C: Ethernet Cable Pin-Outs
AMG Serial Server Appendix C: Ethernet Cable Pin-outs Figure 41 Ethernet Cable Pin-outs Page: 60 / 62... -
Page 61: Appendix D: Regulation Information
AMG Serial Server Appendix D: Regulation Information Regulation Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation. - Page 62 AMG Serial Server Page: 62 / 62...
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