Brainboxes ES-246 Quick Start Manual

Ethernet to serial range
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  • Page 1 ES-246, ES-257, ES-313, ES-320, ES-357 ES-701, ES-279, ES-346 & ES-842 Quick Start Guide for Brainboxes Ethernet to Serial Range...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For more information, please refer to Product Manual on CD Information on Product Accreditations, Safety, and correct disposal of this product can be found on the Product CD Windows is a mark of Microsoft, the other marks belong to their respective owners. Brainboxes Limited. ES-QSG V2...
  • Page 3: Box Contents Check List

    1. Box Contents Check List - ES-357 Thank you for purchasing Brainboxes Ethernet to Serial product. This quick start guide will help you set up your ES device so that you can begin experiencing the benefits of Ethernet to Serial technology.
  • Page 4 - Output:5V CD 1.0A (5W) DIN Rail Kit Optional Accessory Items PW-544 (UK) / PW-511 (EU) - Output: 5V DC 3.0A (15W) MK-048 - ES-246 - 1xRS232 - ES-257 - 2xRS232 - ES-320 - 1xRS422/485 - ES-313 - 2xRS422/485 - ES-357 - 1xRS232+1xRS422/485...
  • Page 5 Ethernet port connection - 10BaseT / 100BaseTX 3. Serial Port(s) LED Status LED 4. Ethernet LED DIN Rail kit holes 5. ES-357/ES-246/ES-257/ES-320 - Power Input 5-30V DC, 1.8W Max / 1.0W Typical ES-313 - Power Input 5-30V DC, 2.6W Max / 1.2W Typical...
  • Page 6: Hardware

    3. Serial Port(s) LED Status LED 4. Ethernet LED DIN Rail kit holes (on underneath of box) 5. ES-357/ES-246/ES-257/ES-320 - Power Input 5-30V DC, 1.8W Max / 1.0W Typical ES-313 - Power Input 5-30V DC, 2.6W Max / 1.2W Typical...
  • Page 7: Network Ip Addressing

    3. Network IP Addressing The ES device is shipped in “DHCP Mode". On connecting to the network, the device automatically checks if it is connected to a DHCP Server. If this is the case, the DHCP server will allocate an IP address automatically to the ES device. If no DHCP Server is detected (e.g.
  • Page 8: Connecting Your Es Device

    Connect the power adapter or a DC power line (5-30V) to the ES power terminal block or jack connection If using the Brainboxes PW-644 power supply ensure: The wire marked “-“ is connected to V- The wire marked “+” is connected to V+ *If using your own power supply please check input requirements on page 4 - Hardware Confirm the device beeps as it is turned on.
  • Page 9: Installing Your Es Device On Windows

    5. Installing your ES Device on Windows 1. Insert the CD into your PC. This should launch the Boost.LAN Navigation Page automatically. Note: If the navigation page does not auto load, go to Start g My Computer g Right Click the CD and select Explore.
  • Page 10 3. Follow the on screen instructions to install the Boost.LAN software. Note: Boost.LAN software requires the Microsoft .NET framework to be installed on your machine. If it is not already installed, the Setup.exe will install it automatically. Please follow on screen instructions and reboot if prompted to continue installation.
  • Page 11 5. Installing your ES Device Continued... 4. When installation is complete, you should see an icon labelled Boost.LAN Manager on the desktop. Double click the link to open the application 5. Click on the “Find Devices” link in the top left hand side of the window.
  • Page 12 6. You can find your Brainboxes ES device by selecting a device and matching it with the corresponding MAC address available on the left hand panel (see opposite page). 7. Once found, select the device and scroll to the "Tasks" section on the left hand panel 8.
  • Page 13 5. Installing your ES Device Continued...
  • Page 14: Configuring Your Es Device

    COM port you will use to communicate to your serial device (e.g. RS-232 or RS422/485 port) 3. Open your application and select the Brainboxes COM port. 4. Your ES device is now ready to be used with your application.
  • Page 15 6. Configuring your ES Device Continued...
  • Page 16: Advanced Configuration: Changing The Com Label

    6.3. Advanced Configuration: Changing the COM label 1. Double click on the Port entry in the Boost.LAN Manager. 2. Click on the 'Port Settings' tab 3. Click Advanced 4. A new COM Port label can be selected from the dropdown menu. Click OK to set the new COM Label.
  • Page 17: Default Settings

    7. Default Settings Network Settings Device Network Address DHCP mode Web Server Port Port Settings RS232 RS422/485 Baudrate 115200 115200 Databits Stop Bits Parity Flow Control None None Duplex Mode Full Duplex Protocol Settings Telnet + COM port Telnet + COM port control Mode (Server) control Mode (Server) TCP/UDP Port Numbers...
  • Page 18: Pin Outs

    8. Pin Outs 8.1. Serial DB9 Pin outs RS232 RS422/485 8.2. Serial Terminal Block Pin outs / Power Terminal Block Pin outs RS232 Port RS422/485 Port Pin 1 Power Supply + Pin 1 TxD Pin 6 TxD+ Pin 2 Power Supply - Pin 2 RxD Pin 7 TxD- Pin 3...
  • Page 19: Led Information

    9. LED Information LED Information Status LED Green Light on Device Ready Flashing Green Flashing Yellow Changing Settings Flashing between Red & Querying IP Green Flashing between Green IP Problem & Red/Yellow Flashing Green/Red Performing Hard Reset Flashing between Green Problem during &...
  • Page 20 There’s so much more to Brainboxes To enjoy the full benefits of Brainboxes, contact UK - t. +44 (0)151 220 2500 f. +44 (0)151 252 0446 e. sales@brainboxes.com w. www.brainboxes.com Brainboxes Ltd. Unit 3c Wavertree Boulevard South, Wavertree Technology Park, Liverpool, L7 9PF, UK USA - TollFree.

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