CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION... 1 ... 1 EATURES ... 2 OMMUNICATION ODES Direct IP ... 2 Virtual COM Port ... 2 Paired Mode ... 3 Other Communications Modes... 3 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE OVERVIEW ... 5 ... 5 ACKAGE HECKLIST NDICATORS WITCHES AND ONNECTORS Link Integrity LED (Yellow)...
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CHAPTER 5: USING THE WEB CONFIGURATION AND MANAGEMENT INTERFACE... 15 ... 15 OGGING ... 15 OGGING ... 16 SING UTORIAL AND ONFIGURING ETWORK ETTINGS IP Settings ... 17 Network Services Settings ... 17 Advanced Network Settings... 18 ... 18 ONFIGURING THE ERIAL Port Profile Settings...
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CHAPTER 8: USING REALPORT... 35 Configuring the IP Address... 35 Configuring the Serial Port for RealPort... 35 Adding a Virtual COM Port using RealPort... 36 Removing a Virtual COM Port using RealPort ... 36 Updating RealPort ... 37 APPENDIX A: DEFAULT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS ... 39 APPENDIX B: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...
PES1A and PESV1A Mini PoE (Power over Ethernet) Ethernet to RS- 232 Converters provide simple and cost-effective solutions for connecting RS-232 devices to Ethernet networks. PES1A and PESV1A converters make it easy to connect serial printers, copiers, building automation, retail, point of sale, warehousing and banking equipment directly into Ethernet networks.
Introduction • 10/100 Mbps auto-detecting operation • IEEE 802.3af (Power over Ethernet) compatible • Web Configuration and Management user interface • Email event notification Communication Modes PES1A/PESV1A Ethernet to RS-232 converters allow you to connect serial devices over a LAN or WAN. Serial devices no longer are limited to a physical connection to the PC COM port.
Paired Mode Paired Mode (also called Serial Tunneling or Serial Bridge mode) allows serial devices connected to two PES1A/PESV1A converters to communicate across a network. The two PES1A/PESV1A converters automatically connect to each other. In Paired Mode the heartbeat feature ensures reliable communications by restoring the connection if communications are temporarily lost at either end due to loss of power or Ethernet connection.
Package Checklist PES1A/PESV1A PoE Ethernet to RS-232 Converters are shipped with the following items included: The PES1A or PESV1A module A printed version of this user manual A printed version of the PES1A/PESV1A Quick Start Guide CD-ROM disc with B&B discovery software RealPort drivers for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0/Vista this manual in pdf format a Quick Start guide in pdf format...
Hardware Overview Indicators, Switches and Connectors Link Integrity LED (Yellow) When the yellow LED located on the Ethernet jack is illuminated it indicates that a connection (link integrity) has been established between the converter and a node on the network. Network Activity LED When the green LED located on the Ethernet jack is flashing it indicates data is being sent across the network.
Ethernet Port Connector The Ethernet Port connector is a standard RJ-45 receptacle that allows the serial server to be connected to an Ethernet network. It also carries Power over Ethernet (PoE) based on the IEEE 802.3af standard. On the PES1A/ PESV1A two indicator LEDs are built into the RJ-45 connector.
Hardware Overview Connecting the Hardware Typically, the PES1A/PESV1A is connected to a network via a hub, switch or router using standard CAT-5 cable. Power must be supplied to the converter via the CAT-5 cable using Power over Ethernet. Configuration is accomplished over the network, or via a direct connection (see below) using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Switch or Hub * Must be w ithin 100 ft of the PES1A/PESV1A Figure 7. Connection using Midspan Power Source Configuration Connections Your PES1A/PESV1A converter typically is configured over the network connection using standard browser software. It also could be connected directly to a PC network adapter.
1. Check the contents of your PES1A/PESV1A package. It should contain… The PES1A or PESV1A module A printed version of this user manual A printed version of the PES1A/PESV1A Quick Start Guide CD-ROM disc with discovery software, RealPort software, this manual, Quick Start guide 2.
Getting Started 6. Configure the PES1A/PESV1A In the Configuration, Serial Ports page select the Port Profile you require for use with your application (E.g. RealPort for virtual COM port, TCP Server, UDP server, Serial Bridge, etc) Configure the serial port settings for the selected Port Profile (E.g. In TCP Sockets select client or server, TCP port numbers, etc.) Also configure baud rate, data bits, etc in Basic Serial Settings.
Before you can begin the configuration of your PES1A/PESV1A you must know its IP address to access it with a web browser. Once you have access to the Configuration and Management Interface via a web browser you can reset the IP address using static IP addressing, if necessary. Your PES1A/PESV1A comes from the factory configured to obtain an IP address dynamically, or failing that, to generate its own IP address using the APIPA protocol.
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Configuring the IP Address If you need to change the IP address of the PES1A/PESV1A, you can accomplish this using the discovery software, or you can open the Web Configuration and Management Interface and do it there. (See Configuring Network Settings later in the next chapter.) 1.
Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface The PES1A/PESV1A Ethernet to RS-232 Converter can be configured using the Configuration and Management Interface via a standard web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox. Logging In 1. Before you can begin configuring your PES1A/PESV1A Converter, you must login to the Configuration and Management Interface.
Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Using Tutorial and Help You can access the PES1A Tutorial by clicking Tutorial on the Configuration and Management homepage. Clicking Help on any page of the Configuration and Management Interface opens topics specific to that page. After logging in, if there is no activity for a period of time your session may time out.
Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Figure 11. Network, IP Settings Page IP Settings The IP Settings section allows you to select between dynamic or static IP addressing. The PES1A/PESV1A’s default setting is Obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP, or dynamic IP addressing. When the PES1A/PESV1A is first connected it will try to obtain an IP address automatically.
Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Advanced Network Settings The Advanced Network Settings section allows you to fine-tune the network connection. Typically these setting will not need to be changed. Consult the web-based tutorial and/or your network administrator for more information on Network Services and Advanced Network settings.
Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Figure 12. Select Port Profile Page RealPort Select RealPort to implement the use of virtual COM ports. This allows you to map a COM port on a PC to the serial port on your PES1A/PESV1A. Using RealPort software (included with the PES1A/PESV1A) you create a virtual COM port on the PC.
Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface TCP Sockets Select TCP Sockets to implement Direct IP Mode using TCP. When using TCP Sockets your converter can be configured as a TCP server or TCP client. TCP Server Settings If your PES1A/PESV1A is configured as a TCP server, other network devices can initiate a TCP connection with the serial device connected to the PES1A/PESV1A serial port.
Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Figure 14. TCP Client Settings Consult the Tutorial and online Help for more detail. UDP Sockets Select UDP Sockets to implement Direct IP Mode using UDP protocol. When using UDP Sockets your converter can be configured as a UDP server or UDP client.
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Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Figure 15. UDP Server Settings UDP Client Settings If your PES1A/PESV1A is configured as a UDP client you can automatically distribute serial data from you PES1A/PESV1A to many devices at the same time. This is sometimes referred to as Data Distribution or UDP Multicast.
Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Serial Bridge Select Serial Bridge to implement Paired Mode (also called serial tunneling). This allows serial devices connected to two PES1A/PESV1A converters to communicate across the network. The two PES1A/PESV1A converters automatically connect to each other. Terminal Select Terminal to communicate with the PES1A/PESV1A via its serial port using a terminal program and a command line interface.
Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Advanced Serial Settings Click the Advanced Serial Settings menu bar to access settings used to fine tune the serial port. Typically these setting will not need to be changed. Consult the web-based tutorial for more information if necessary. Configuring Alarms and Notification The PES1A/PESV1A can be configured to generate alarms and send notification emails based on the occurrence of specific events.
Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface GPIO is not supported in the PES1A/PESV1A but it is possible to use the Send alarms based on GPIO pin states feature to generate alarms based on the condition of some RS-232 hardware handshake lines. For assistance in implementing this feature contact B&B Electronics Technical Support at 815 433-511 or support@bb-elec.com To Send alarms based on serial data pattern matching, select that option...
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Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface Manual Documentation Number: PES1A/PESV1A-2907m 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.com...
System Settings The System configuration page contains two sections: the Device Identity Settings and the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Settings. Device Identity Settings The Device Identity Settings page allows you to enter a Description such as the network name of the PES1A/PESV1A, the SNMP Contact person, a text description of the Location of the PES1A/PESV1A and the Device ID number.
Managing the PES1A/PESV1A Changing the Root Username and Password You may want to change the Root username and password after you have gained access to the Web Configuration and Management Interface. To change your username and password click Users under the Configuration menu.
3. Click the User Access link. The User Access page opens. Select Allow command line access and/or Web Interface Access. Click Apply. (See the online help for more information on these choices.) 4. Click the User Permissions link. The User Permissions page appears containing a list of permissions and dropdown lists.
For additional information on each of the following features access the Tutorial and Help files. File Management The File Management page provides facilities to upload and/or manage custom web pages and files such as your applet and HTML files to the PES1A/PESV1A.
Using Administrative Features System Information The System Information PES1A/PESV1A: General • Model • MAC Address • Firmware Version • Boot Version • POST Version • CPU Utilization • Up Time • Total Memory • Used Memory • Free Memory GPIO Not applicable to the PES1A/PESV1A Serial The Serial page displays a table containing the following information:...
Using Administrative Features Reboot The Reboot page allows you to reboot the PES1A/PESV1A. If you click on Reboot the process will take approximately one minute to complete. Manual Documentation Number: PES1A/PESV1A-2907m 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 –...
RealPort is a COM port redirector program that allows you to add and remove virtual COM ports on your PC and update the RealPort software. Virtual COM ports allow you to set up a connection between your PC and the device connected to the serial port on your PES1A/PESV1A via an Ethernet network connection using TCP/IP.
Using RealPort Adding a Virtual COM Port using RealPort Windows 2000/XP/Vista: 1. Locate the RealPort driver software on the CD you received with your PES1A/PESV1A. 2. Find the RealPort setup.exe file for your PC’s operating system. 3. Start the setup.exe file. The RealPort Setup Wizard Welcome dialog appears.
4. Select the Remove an Existing Device, then click Next. The Select Device to Remove dialog appears listing the IP Address, MAC Address and Model of all devices on the network. To identify your PES1A/PESV1A compare the MAC address listed with the MAC address on the label on your PES1A/PESV1A.
Model: PES1A, PESV1A Manual: Paper copy of this manual, PDF available CD-ROM disc: RealPort virtual COM port software for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0/ Vista B&B discovery software (finder.exe) PDF of PES1A/PESV1A User Manual PDF of Quick Start guide Operating Systems supported Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0/Vista (call B&B Tech Support for other operating systems) Dimensions...
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Product Specifications Data Bits: 5, 6, 7 or 8 Stop Bits: 1, 2 Flow control: None, Hardware, Software Set-up Options: Web Configuration and Management Interface Configuration Modes: Direct IP (TCP or UDP Sockets) Virtual COM Port (RealPort) Paired Mode (serial bridge/serial tunneling) Terminal Modem Emulation Custom...
DB-9M Signal Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Signal Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Not Connected Figure 21. RS-232 Connections in a DB-9 Connector Manual Documentation Number: PES1A/PESV1A-2907m 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 –...
RJ-45 Pin Signal Wire Color White-Green Green White-Orange Not used Blue Not used White-Blue Orange Not used White-Brown Not used Brown Figure 22. Pin-out for an Ethernet Cable showing PoE Manual Documentation Number: PES1A/PESV1A-2907m 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 –...
Power over Ethernet is a technique (defined by the IEEE802.3af standard) for providing power to Ethernet enabled devices over standard Category 5e cabling. Two techniques (Alternative A and Alternative B) are defined by the standard and supported by the PES1A/PESV1A. Alternative A implements a simplex, or ‘phantom feeding’...
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Device with Power Source Data Pair Negative (-) Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) Positive(+) Data Pair Figure 24. Power over Ethernet Alternative B DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer’s Name: B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company Manufacturer’s Address: P.O. Box 1040 707Dayton Road Ottawa, IL 61350 USA Model Numbers: PES1A, PESV1A Description:...
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