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Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - 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.com
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  • Page 1 Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - 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.com...
  • Page 3 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 5 © 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. B&B Electronics shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ... 1 ... 1 EATURES ... 3 OMMUNICATION ODES Direct IP Mode ... 3 Virtual COM Mode ... 3 Paired Mode ... 3 Heart Beat ... 4 ERIAL ERVER UICK TART UIDE Hardware Setup ... 5 Software Installation ... 5 Serial Server Configuration ...
  • Page 8 CHAPTER 4: USING ESP MANAGER ... 23 ... 23 ARDWARE ETUP ... 24 OFTWARE ETUP ... 25 OFTWARE VERVIEW Menus ... 25 Server Icons Pane ... 27 Serial Server / Virtual COM Lists ... 27 Status Bar ... 28 ... 28 EARCH FOR ERVERS ...
  • Page 9 Navigating the Configuration Menu ... 63 CHAPTER 12: ESR90X TECHNICAL DATA ... 65 APPENDIX A: RS-232 CONNECTIONS ... 70 DB-9 P ERIAL ERVER OUTS IN ESR901 T ERMINAL LOCK OUT IN APPENDIX B: RS-422/485 CONNECTIONS ... 72 ESR90 DB-9 P...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - 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.com...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    VLINX ESR90x Ethernet Serial Servers Features • Multi-interface serial ports The ESR901 features one multi-interface serial port and the choice of standard DB-9M or removable terminal block connections (switch selectable) The ESR902 features two multi-interface serial ports The ESR904 features four multi-interface serial ports Manual Documentation Number ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc –...
  • Page 12 Introduction All ports are software selectable as RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 full duplex or RS-485 half duplex interfaces For all models Port 1 is software, or DIP switch selectable for Console Mode operation (configuration via direct serial connection) • Slim line DIN rail mountable case •...

  • Page 13: Communication Modes

    Communication Modes ESR90x Serial servers 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. This allows traditional Windows PC software access to serial devices anywhere on the LAN/WAN network.

  • Page 14: Heart Beat

    Introduction are connected to a network, one configured as a TCP or Serial Servers UDP client and the other as a TCP/UDP server. When setting up the server the remote IP address section must contain the address of the client. This will allow the client’s IP address to pass the IP address-filtering feature of the server.

  • Page 15: Serial Server Quick Start Guide

    Serial Server Quick Start Guide For descriptive purposes this Quick Start Guide considers a typical configuration consisting of a connected to the RS-232 port of a ESR902 Serial Server Hardware Setup Ethernet cable Figure 2. Step 1: Connect the Serial Server cable.

  • Page 16: Serial Server Configuration

    Introduction Serial Server Configuration Step 1: Open the ESP Manager any reachable (ESP or ESR) Serial Servers. A list of all Serial Servers connected to the LAN will appear in the window. Step 2: Double click the desired Serial Server port on the list to bring up the configuration screen.

  • Page 17: Install Virtual Com Ports On Pc

    Re-enter Step 5: Server Properties 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 Windows Start utility included with the VLINX software, Step 2: Search for all servers on the network Step 3: Select a port and map it to an unused COM port (e.g.
  • Page 18 Introduction Chapter 1 Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - 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.com...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Making The Hardware Connections

    Ter minal Ethernet RS-232/422/485 Figure 5. Front View of the ESR901, ESR902 and ESR904 Serial Servers Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...

  • Page 20: Esr90X Indicators, Switches And Connectors

    To communicate with the connected serial device the switch must be returned to “Run” position. DB-9/Terminal Switch (ESR901 only) Allows connection to the serial port (RS-232, 422 or 485) via the DB-9M connector or the five-terminal removable terminal block.

  • Page 21: Serial Server/Port Operational Modes

    Serial Port(s) • ESR901: One serial port with two connector options: one (DB-9M) or one five-terminal removable terminal block (DIP switch selectable) • ESR902: Two serial port connectors (DB-9M) • ESR904: Four serial port connectors (DB-9M) Refer to Appendices A, B and C for connection pin-outs.

  • Page 22: Default Mode

    PC via its serial port to Upgrade Mode the ESR901 serial port or ESR902/904 Serial Port 1. Upgrading also can be accomplished via the network connection, using the ESP Manager software and a virtual COM port.

  • Page 23: Rs-422 Mode

    Note that ESR Serial Servers provide separate jumpers for RS-485 half duplex and RS-422/485 full duplex operation. Also, the ESR901 provides separate jumpers for the terminal block and DB-9 connectors. Biasing jumpers are also provided for CTS inputs.
  • Page 24 Making the Hardware Connections Figure 6. ESR901 Bias Jumper Locations Connector Interface Type 485 half duplex Terminal block 422/485 full duplex 485 half duplex 422/485 full duplex DB-9 Figure 7. Chapter 2 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...
  • Page 25 Figure 8. ESR902 Bias Jumper Locations Port Interface Type 485 half duplex 422/485 full duplex 485 half duplex 422/485 full duplex Figure 9. Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...
  • Page 26 Making the Hardware Connections Figure 10. ESR904 Bias Jumper Locations Chapter 2 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - 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.com J26J11 J12 J27 J10 J25...
  • Page 27 Port Interface Type 485 half duplex 422/485 full duplex 485 half duplex 422/485 full duplex 485 half duplex 422/485 full duplex 485 half duplex 422/485 full duplex Figure 11. ESR904 Bias Jumpers (For more information on RS-485 Receiver Biasing, see B&B Electronics RS- 422/485 Application Note available at www.bb-elec.com) Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc –...
  • Page 28 Making the Hardware Connections Chapter 2 Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - 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.com...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3: Installing The Vlinx Software

    The Windows-based ESP Manager configuration fast and easy. If using Windows, installing the ESP Manager software and setting up virtual COM ports to configure the Serial Server is recommended. Software Installation includes: VLINX software • ESP Manager • Install Virtual COM Ports •...
  • Page 30 Installing the VLINX Software Figure 13. The Install Shield Wizard Window Step 2: When the VLINX ESP Setup Figure 14. VLINX ESP Setup Window Figure 15. The Choose Destination Window Step 3: When Choose Destination Location The installation progress will be shown until complete. Chapter 3 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc –...

  • Page 31: Updating An Existing Installation

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

  • Page 32: Opening The Esp Manager

    Installing the VLINX Software The recommended procedure is to Once the software has been removed, Opening the ESP Manager Step 5: If the Serial Server is not already connected to the network or to the Ethernet port on the computer, connect it. Set the Run/Console switch to the Run position.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4: 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 34: Software Setup

    Using ESP Manager Serial Device 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 indicator Step 2: lights when an Ethernet connection is made, and the Ready indicator will flash.

  • Page 35: Software Overview

    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) • Serial Server / Virtual COM Lists •...
  • Page 36 Using ESP Manager • - Searches for Serial Servers on the network and Searching Server brings back configuration information that will be displayed in the window. Server Properties • Uninstall Virtual COM from the ESP Manager • - Brings up a screen that displays the following Monitor Port Status information associated with the selected serial port: Serial TX: Displays the number of bytes of data sent to the...

  • Page 37: Server Icons Pane

    Exit • Allows you to Exit ESP Manager Help • Accesses the About vcomui version number Server Icons Pane Firmware Upgrade Virtual COM Configuration Uninstall Virtual COM icons located in the left window. Serial Server / Virtual COM Lists To make management of lists of serial server easier, lists can be sorted by clicking on any tab heading.

  • Page 38: Status Bar

    Using ESP Manager • - Displays the currently selected TCP or UDP mode for the Protocol Serial Server. • - Displays the port number for each Serial Server port. Port • - Indicates what type of flow control is configured for Flow Control each port.

  • Page 39: Configure Server Properties

    Configure Server Properties Server Properties properties for the currently selected server. To open the Step 6: Server Properties in the Serial Server List Server Properties Server configuration settings. Details for setting Properties are described in the next chapter. Figure 22. The Server Properties Window ESP Manager Navigation: Use the mouse to select the property and parameters or Tab to move to the next property...
  • Page 40 Using ESP Manager After the port has been updated you may want to re-enter to verify the changes have taken effect, or to view/change the configuration of other ports. Each port must be configured separately. Chapter 4 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...

  • Page 41: Chapter 5: Configuring The Serial Server Properties

    can be configured using any of four different user VLINX Serial Server interfaces: the ESP Manager . The Server Server Properties from any of these user interfaces. Figure 23. The Four Methods of Configuring Server Properties Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc –...

  • Page 42: Description Of The Server Properties

    Server Properties Configuration Description of the Server Properties Figure 24. ESP Manager Server Properties Window Server Name This field displays the name that has been assigned to the Serial Server. A of up to 16 characters can be entered. If more than one Server Name Serial Server is connected on the LAN it is recommended that a new name be assigned to each.

  • Page 43: Ip Address

    values will remain. When DHCP is enabled, the IP Address, Netmask and Gateway fields become inaccessible and cannot be changed by the user. A dynamic address assigned by the DHCP server may change if the server loses the Ethernet connection or power is removed. The host (client) communication software requests a connection to the specific IP address of the serial server.

  • Page 44: 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 Serial Server from outside the LAN. MAC Address The MAC address is fixed and cannot be changed.

  • Page 45: Flow Control

    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 Protocol) protocol. If the application does not require a UDP connection, select TCP.

  • Page 46: Serial Timeout

    Server Properties Configuration Serial Timeout Default for the property is 0, or no timeout. Setting Timeout value between 1 and 65535 seconds activates it. If seconds and the Serial Server is configured as a connection and communications starts. If communications are ideal for 5 seconds the will reset and make itself available for another Serial Server...

  • Page 47: Force Transmit

    Console running a communications program such as HyperTerminal can communicate with the Serial Server via the (the serial Port on ESR901 or Port 1 on ESR902/904), displaying the screen and allowing configuration of the server and Server Properties its ports.

  • Page 48: Connection At

    Server Properties Configuration • – When this mode is selected and the server is updated, it will Default revert the server to its default configuration. • – When this mode is selected and the server updated, the RS-232 selected serial port will become an RS-232 serial port on the server. •...

  • Page 49: Update/Save

    Update/Save Server properties must be updated separately for each serial port. Updating varies slightly depending on which of the four configuration user interfaces are used. Updating the Server Properties in ESP Manager From the Server Properties configuration settings for the currently selected port. The vcomui dialogue box will appear indicating you must restart the device before the new settings will take effect.
  • Page 50 Server Properties Configuration Chapter 5 Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - 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.com...

  • Page 51: Chapter 6: Installing Virtual Com Ports

    feature allows Windows platform software, using standard API Virtual COM Port calls, to be used in an Ethernet application. software adds a Serial Server (COM#) port to the Install Virtual COM Port computer. This shows up in the Device Manager from a list of available numbers.
  • Page 52 Installing Virtual COM Port The program searches the LAN for all available Serial Servers. When complete, the window appears and displays a list of the Found Server servers that were found. Figure 28. The Found Server Window Step 3: Select the Serial Server at the IP Address to be mapped to a virtual COM port, then click Figure 29.
  • Page 53 PCs may have hardware COM ports and devices such as Modems, IR ports or USB based COM ports that are not currently connected Try selecting a COM number above COM4 if problems occur. Windows XP/Vista provides a notice concerning Windows Logo testing for XP/Vista.

  • Page 54: Matching The Serial Server And Virtual Com Port Settings

    Installing Virtual COM Port Matching the Serial Server and Virtual COM Port Settings The settings of the virtual COM ports in the Server Configuration Menu virtual COM ports will not work. If these settings are changed in the , it will only affect the operation of the virtual COM port. It will not Manager change the settings stored in the Serial Server.
  • Page 55 Step 3: In the Device Manager select a bring up the Properties Figure 32. The VLINX ESR (COM3) Properties Window Step 4: Click the Configuration settings to be changed if necessary. Click existing settings. Step 5: Click to change the settings. Use if Windows does not auto refresh.
  • Page 56 Installing Virtual COM Port Chapter 6 Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - 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.com...

  • Page 57: Chapter 7: Removing Virtual Com Ports

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

  • Page 58: Removing The Virtual Com Port Using Device Manager

    Removing Virtual COM Ports Step 3: Click the Uninstall Virtual COM conformation. Click Removing the Virtual COM Port using Device Manager The screen shots were taken from a Windows XP operating system Step 1: From the Windows Desktop Start → Settings → Control Panel Step 2: Click the icon when the manager window opens.
  • Page 59 Figure 35. The Device Manager Window Step 4: Highlight ESP (COM #) top of window, then click window will appear. Figure 36. 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 Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc –...
  • Page 60 Removing Virtual COM Ports Chapter 7 Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - 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.com...

  • Page 61: Chapter 8: Upgrading The Serial Server Firmware

    PC connection via the ESR901 serial port, ESR902/904 Port 1, or using a virtual COM port. If connecting directly to a computer serial port, use a null modem cable between the Computer RS-232 port and the ESR901 serial port or ESR902 Port Preparing the Software Step 1: In the ESP Manager Serial Server List server to be upgraded.

  • Page 62: Upgrading The Firmware

    Upgrade Mode Upgrading the Firmware Step 5: Double-click the Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Step 6: In the window, click Upgrade appear. Locate the folder on your PC that contains the firmware .hex file. the file and click Select disappear. Step 7: In the window select the serial port to be used in Upgrade transferring the firmware.

  • Page 63: Chapter 9: Using Console Mode

    Before the is installed on a LAN the Serial Server used to change the settings from the defaults. The Serial Server is shipped in . Connect a crossover (null modem) cable between the RS-232 Mode COM port on the computer and the appropriate serial port on the Serial Server.

  • Page 64: Navigating The Configuration Menus

    Using Console Mode Navigating the Configuration Menus There are six Console Mode Operation Monitor Configuration can be used to highlight the desired function on the screen list. Pressing moves the cursor to the first field with the current screen. The Enter configuration fields can be changed by pressing list that appears.

  • Page 65: Using A Password

    Step 5: Once all the changes have been made move to the screen, select Save Figure 39. 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: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - 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.com...

  • Page 67: Chapter 10: Using The Web Server

    can be used to configure the Serial Server from any web Web Server 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 Serial Server into the address field near the top of the window and press the window will appear:...
  • 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 41. The Web Server Serial Port Properties Page To change other operational properties, click on the left side of Operation...
  • Page 69 Figure 42. The Web Server Operation Page Click to store changes to the Serial Server. Settings for each Port must Save be saved separately. If new property settings are not saved before leaving this page they will not take effect. Return to the main Server page by clicking on browser window.
  • Page 70 Using the Web Server Chapter 10 Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - 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.com...

  • Page 71: Chapter 11: Using Telnet

    can be used to configure the Serial Server from any PC on the LAN. Telnet window displays the same configuration information shown in Telnet 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 Serial Server are connected to the LAN.
  • Page 72 Using Telnet The Serial Server must be in RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 mode before you can Telnet to it and access the configuration screens. If it was last configured in Console mode you may not be able to access it using Telnet. In this case use ESP Manager, Console Mode or Web Server for configuration.

  • Page 73: Navigating The Configuration Menu

    Using Telnet Navigating the Configuration Menu There are six screens: Telnet Server Network Serial Mode Operation keys can be used Monitor Configuration Back Space arrow to highlight the desired function on the screen list. Pressing moves the Enter cursor to the first field with the current screen. The configuration fields can be changed by pressing and selecting from the list that appears.
  • Page 74 Using Telnet Step 7: Once all the changes have been made move to the select . The restart message will appear. Enter Figure 45. 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: Esr90X Technical Data

    VLINX ESP Manager and Virtual COM Driver software CD-ROM disc: for Windows 98/ME/2000/2003/XP/NT 4.0/Vista ESR901/ESR902: 1.75 x 6.1 x 4.1 in (4.46 x 15.52 x 10.46 cm) Dimensions 1.75 x 7.1 x 4.1 in (4.46 x 18.03 x 10.46 cm) ESR904: Power &...
  • Page 76 B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND (ESR901 Terminal block option: TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, GND) TXDB(+), TXDA(−), RXDB(+), RXDA(−), RTS(+), RTS(−), CTS(+), CTS(−) and GND...
  • Page 77 B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - 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.com ESR90x Technical Data ESR901 or ESR902 or ESR904 xxxxxxxxx (printed on bottom of unit) Blank Disable 192.168.0.1...
  • Page 78 Link 8-24VAC R eady Power Reset Console Ter minal Ethernet RS- 232/422/485 0.48 cm Figure 46. Dimensional Diagram of the ESR901 0.76 cm 4.46 cm ESR902 G ND AC In AC/DC+ In Backup D C+ In Voltage Range: 9-48VDC Link...
  • Page 79 0.76 cm 4.46 cm ESR904 GN D AC In AC/DC+ In Backup DC + In Voltage Range: 9-48VDC Link 8-24VAC Ready Power Reset Console Ethernet Figure 48. Dimensional Diagram of the ESR904 Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...

  • Page 80: Appendix A: Rs-232 Connections

    RS-232 Connections Serial Server DB-9 Pin-outs in RS-232 Mode RS-232 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 49. RS-232 Connections in a DB-9 Connector Appendix A B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc –...

  • Page 81: Esr901 Terminal Block Pin-Out In Rs-232 Mode

    Transmit Data Receive Data Request To Send Figure 50. ESR901 Terminal Block Pin-out in RS-232 Mode Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...

  • Page 82: Appendix B: Rs-422/485 Connections

    RS-422 Connections ESR90x DB-9 Pin-out in RS-422 Mode RS-422 Signal Name Receive Data A (−) Receive Data B (+) Transmit Data B (+) Transmit Data A (−) Signal Ground Clear to Send A (−) Clear to Send B (+) Request to Send B (+) Request to Send A (−) Figure 51.

  • Page 83: Esr901 Terminal Block Pin-Out In Rs-422 Mode

    Receive Data (+) Receive Data (-) Figure 52. ESR901 Terminal Block Pin-out in RS-232 Mode In the RS-422 mode, TXD lines are outputs and RXD lines are inputs. Connect the Serial Server TXDB(+) line to the RXDB(+) line of the serial device, and the Serial Server TXDA(-) to the RXDA(-) of the serial device.

  • Page 84: Appendix C: Rs-485 Connections

    RS-485 Connections ESR90x DB-9 Pin-out in RS-485H (two-wire, half duplex) Mode RS-485 Signal Name Data B (+) Data A (−) Signal Ground Figure 53. DB-9 Pin-out in RS-485 Mode Appendix C B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...

  • Page 85: Esr90X Db-9 Pin-Out In Rs-485F (Four-Wire, Full Duplex) Mode

    ESR90x DB-9 Pin-out in RS-485F (four-wire, full duplex) Mode RS-422 Signal Name Receive Data A (−) Receive Data B (+) Transmit Data B (+) Transmit Data A (−) Signal Ground Clear to Send A (−) Clear to Send B (+) Request to Send B (+) Request to Send A (−) Figure 54.

  • Page 86: Esr901 T Erminal B Lock P In - Out In Rs-485F ( Four - Wire , Full Duplex ) M Ode

    RS-485 Connections ESR901 Terminal Block Pin-out in RS-485F (four-wire, full duplex) Mode Signal Name Signal Ground Transmit Data (-) Transmit Data (+) Receive Data (+) Receive Data (-) Figure 55. ESR901 Terminal Block Pin-out in RS-232 Mode Appendix C B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...

  • Page 87: Appendix D: Network Connections

    Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-out RJ-45 Pin Signal Not used Not used Not used Not used Figure 56. Pin-out for a Standard Ethernet Cable Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...

  • Page 88: C Rossover E Thernet C Able Rj-45 P In - Out

    Network Connections Crossover Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-out RJ-45 Pin Signal Not used Not used Not used Not used Figure 57. Pin-out for a Crossover Ethernet Cable Appendix D B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com B&B Electronics Ltd –...
  • Page 89 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 90 Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-0508m B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - 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.com...

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