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Digi One IA
Digi One SP
92000326_B

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Digi One IA Digi One SP 92000326_B...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Digi International. Digi provides this document “as is,” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuring the Device Server Port for RealPort ....... 19 Installing RealPort on a Windows System .......... 20 Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced Functions Configuring the Digi Device as a Server ..........22 Autoconnecting to a Network Host (TCP) ........... 25 Autoconnecting to a Network Host (UDP)........... 28 Configuring a Serial Tunnel ..............
  • Page 4 Chapter 6 Reference Digi One IA LEDs................42 Digi One IA Specifications ..............43 FCC Class A Statement: Digi One IA ..........43 Digi One SP LEDs ................44 Digi One SP Specifications ..............44 FCC Class A Statement: Digi One SP ..........45 Device Server MEI Switch Settings ............

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    I n t r o d u c t i o n Chapter 1 In This Chapter • Introducing the Digi One IA........6 • Introducing the Digi One SP ........8 Introduction...

  • Page 6: Introducing The Digi One Ia

    The Digi One IA delivers cost-effective performance and capability in a rugged DIN Rail mountable enclosure specifically designed for the Industrial Automation market. Part of Digi’s broad device server offering, the Digi One IA delivers standard serial-to-Ethernet connectivity and is ideal for the following applications: •...
  • Page 7 The Digi One IA is easy to install locally or remotely through a variety of IP addressing methods. These include DHCP, ARP-Ping, static IP, and Setup, an application included on the installation CD that automatically detects all Digi One devices on your network.

  • Page 8: Introducing The Digi One Sp

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Digi One SP Digi One SP Overview The Digi One SP device server easily allows any device with a serial port to connect to the Ethernet. The compact Digi One SP delivers cost-effective performance and capability in one of the smallest form factors available.
  • Page 9 The Digi One SP is easy to install locally or remotely through a variety of IP addressing methods. These include DHCP, ARP-Ping, static IP, and Setup, an application on the installation CD that automatically detects all Digi One devices on your network.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Introducing the Digi One SP...
  • Page 11 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e Chapter 2 I P A d d r e s s In This Chapter • IP Address Configuration Methods ......12 • Configuring the IP Address with Setup ....13 •...

  • Page 12: Ip Address Configuration Methods

    An IP address can be assigned to the device server using any of the following methods: • Setup, a Digi application that “discovers” the device and then provides a method for assigning an IP address. See "Configuring the IP Address with Setup" on page 13.

  • Page 13: Configuring The Ip Address With Setup

    3. If the CD does not start automatically, double-click My Computer and then the CD icon. 4. Choose Configure Device. The Digi application finds and lists all of the Digi devices on your network. 5. Locate your device server by it’s MAC address.

  • Page 14: Configuring The Ip Address With Dhcp

    Chapter 2 Configuring the IP Address with DHCP Prerequisite This procedure assumes the following: • That the device server is configured as a DHCP client. Since this is the default configuration, this will be the case unless the configuration has been changed. •...

  • Page 15: Changing An Ip Address From A Web Browser

    -s ip-address mac-address Example arp -s 192.168.2.2 00-40-9D-00-00-00 2. Ping the Digi device using the IP address just assigned. ping 192.168.2.2 Note: The ping will probably time out before there is a response from the device server. Wait a few sec-...

  • Page 16: Testing The Ip Address Configuration

    Chapter 2 Testing the IP Address Configuration Use this procedure to test your IP address configuration. Prerequisite This procedure assumes that you have configured the device server with an IP address. Procedure 1. Access the command line of a PC or other networked device.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Setting Up Realport Com Redirection

    S e t t i n g U p R e a l P o r t Chapter 3 C o m R e d i r e c t i o n In This Chapter • What is RealPort? ............ 18 •...

  • Page 18: What Is Realport

    COM1. They know nothing of networking or TCP/IP. With a Digi device server, you can easily connect your device to the network. The legacy application, however, still knows nothing of Ethernet. That’s where RealPort comes in.

  • Page 19: Realport Setup Overview

    2. Install the RealPort software on a network-based PC. See "Installing RealPort on a Windows System" on page 20. For UNIX RealPort software and documentation, see the Digi web site (www.digi.com). Configuring the Device Server Port for RealPort 1. Access the configuration by opening a web browser and entering the device server’s IP address in the URL win-...

  • Page 20: Installing Realport On A Windows System

    3. When the menu appears, choose Install RealPort. 4. Follow the on-screen prompts and documentation and use the Windows help to complete setup. Note: See the Digi website for UNIX RealPort drivers and documentation. Installing RealPort on a Windows System...

  • Page 21: Chapter 4 Configuring Advanced Functions

    Chapter 4 F u n c t i o n s In This Chapter • Configuring the Digi Device as a Server ....22 • Autoconnecting to a Network Host (TCP) ....25 • Autoconnecting to a Network Host (UDP)....28 •...

  • Page 22: Configuring The Digi Device As A Server

    Configuring the Digi Device as a Server Introduction This section describes how to configure the Digi One IA or Digi One SP as a server, providing TCP or UDP socket service for a serial device connected to the serial port. In this type of configuration, another network device initiates the communications.
  • Page 23 Chapter 4 About TCP and UDP Port Numbers Digi device servers use the TCP and UDP port numbering conventions described in the following table: For this connection type... Use this Port Telnet to the serial port 2001 (TCP only) Raw connection to the serial port...
  • Page 24 5. Adjust other settings as required by the peripheral con- nected to the port. See the online help for information on configuration fields. Note: The Terminal type field is ignored in this type of configuration. 6. Choose Submit to commit the configuration. Configuring the Digi Device as a Server...

  • Page 25: Autoconnecting To A Network Host (Tcp)

    (sometimes called TCP socket service). The following figure provides an example of a Digi One SP configured for autoconnection. This connection can be configured to be always up or to be triggered whenever the scanner sends data to the serial port.
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 Autoconnecting to a Network Host: Procedure 1. Access the configuration by opening a web browser and entering the device server’s IP address in the URL win- dow. 2. Sign on to the device server as the root user (root). The default root password is dbps.
  • Page 27 TCP port numbering conventions. However, the remote device may not use these conventions: Common TCP Connection Type Port Telnet Rlogin Reverse Telnet to the port of a Digi 2001 device server Raw connection to the port of a 2101 Digi device server •...

  • Page 28: Autoconnecting To A Network Host (Udp)

    Chapter 4 Autoconnecting to a Network Host (UDP) Introduction This section describes how to configure the device server to initiate an “autoconnection” to one or more hosts on the network. In this type of configuration, the device server initiates UDP communications to applications running on servers or serial devices connected to server serial ports (sometimes called UDP socket service).
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 communication on the port. Here is some information on this page: • Use this page to define the event or timing that triggers a UDP communication and the destinations for this communication. • Use the online help for information on specific configu- ration fields.

  • Page 30: Configuring A Serial Tunnel

    Introduction A serial tunnel is a network connection between two serial devices, each of which is connected to the serial port of a Digi device server. The serial devices “think” they are communicating with each other across a serial cable using serial communication techniques.
  • Page 31 Configuring a Serial Tunnel: Procedure 1. Set up one of the device servers as a TCP server. See "Configuring the Digi Device as a Server" on page 22 for information. 2. Set up the other device server to autoconnect to the first device server.
  • Page 32 Chapter 4 Configuring a Serial Tunnel...

  • Page 33: Chapter 5 Administration

    A d m i n i s t r a t i o n Chapter 5 In This Chapter • Changing the Root Password........34 • Upgrading Firmware............35 • Upgrading POST Code ..........36 • Resetting the Configuration to Defaults......37 •...

  • Page 34: Changing The Root Password

    Chapter 5 Changing the Root Password For security reason you will want to change the root password immediately. This procedure shows you how. Prerequisite This procedure assumes that you are the root user and that you know the current root password. Procedure 1.

  • Page 35: Upgrading Firmware

    This procedure shows you how to download firmware using either HTTP or TFTP. Note: HTTP, which simply requires a web browser, is the preferred method, and Digi recommends it. TFTP, however, is often used in UNIX environments, so TFTP is supported as well. Prerequisite This procedure assumes that: •...

  • Page 36: Upgrading Post Code

    Note: HTTP, which simply requires a web browser, is the preferred method, and Digi recommends it. TFTP, however, is often used in UNIX environments, so TFTP is supported as well. Prerequisite This procedure assumes that: •...

  • Page 37: Resetting The Configuration To Defaults

    2. Use a pen, the point of a paper clip, or some other pointed object to press and hold down the reset button. The fol- lowing figures help you locate the reset button. The first shows a Digi One IA. The second a Digi One SP. Administration...
  • Page 38 Chapter 5 3. While holding the reset button, turn the power back on. 4. Hold the button for 20 seconds and then release it. The default configuration is restored. Resetting the Configuration to Defaults...

  • Page 39: Copying The Configuration To And From A Server

    Chapter 5 Copying the Configuration to and from a Server This procedure shows you how to copy the configuration to a server and to download a configuration from a server using either HTTP or TFTP. Prerequisite If you intend to use TFTP, ensure that the TFTP program is running on a server before you begin this procedure.

  • Page 40: Viewing Port Statistics And Settings

    Chapter 5 Viewing Port Statistics and Settings Introduction Use this procedure to view port statistics and configuration settings. Procedure 1. Open a web browser and enter the device server’s IP address in the URL window. 2. When the device server prompts you to log in, enter the following: •...
  • Page 41 In This Chapter • Digi One IA LEDs............. 42 • Digi One IA Specifications........43 • FCC Class A Statement: Digi One IA....... 43 • Digi One SP LEDs ........... 44 • Digi One SP Specifications ........44 • FCC Class A Statement: Digi One SP ..... 45 •...

  • Page 42: Digi One Ia Leds

    Chapter 6 Digi One IA LEDs Color State Indicates Power Power detected No power detected Link No network detected Network detected TX/RX Green Network traffic No network traffic Diag Blinking 1-1-1 Starting the EOS Blinking 1-3-1 Starting the TFTP process...

  • Page 43: Digi One Ia Specifications

    0.9 in (2.3 cm) Depth 4 in (10.1 cm) FCC Class A Statement: Digi One IA These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful operation.

  • Page 44: Digi One Sp Leds

    Chapter 6 Digi One SP LEDs Color State Indicates Power detected Waiting for an IP Steady blinking address Blinking 1-1-1 Starting the EOS Power Starting the TFTP (labeled PWR) Blinking 1-3-1 process Configuration returned Blinking 1-5-1 to factory defaults No power detected...

  • Page 45: Fcc Class A Statement: Digi One Sp

    Chapter 6 FCC Class A Statement: Digi One SP These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful operation.

  • Page 46: Device Server Mei Switch Settings

    Chapter 6 Device Server MEI Switch Settings Switch Settings Function EIA-232 Down Down Down EIA-422/485 Full- Down Down If up, termination. duplex If down, no termina- tion EIA-485 half-duplex Down Down Device Server MEI Switch Settings...

  • Page 47: Db9 Pinouts

    Chapter 6 DB9 Pinouts EIA-422/485 EIA-485 Half- EIA-232 Full-Duplex Duplex CTS- Not used RxD+ RxD+ TxD+ TxD+ RTS- Not used RxD- RxD- RTS+ Not used CTS+ Not used TxD- TxD- Reference...

  • Page 48: Important Safety Information

    Chapter 6 Important Safety Information To avoid contact with electrical current: Never install electrical wiring during an electrical storm. To reduce the risk of fire, use only 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless that jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

  • Page 49: Digi Contact Information

    Any external communications wiring you may install needs to be constructed to all relevant electrical codes. In the United States this is the National Electrical Code Article 800. Contact a licensed electrician for details. Digi Contact Information Digi International 11001 Bren Road East Minnetonka, MN 55343 U.S.A...
  • Page 50 Chapter 6 Digi Contact Information...

  • Page 51: Index

    TCP 25 LEDs 44 using UDP 28 product overview 8 specifications 44 certifications downloading the configuration from a Digi One IA 43, 45 server 39 Digi One SP 45 Com redirection IP address defined 18 changing from a web browser 15...
  • Page 52 46 specifications pinouts, DB9 47 Digi One IA 43 port statistics 40 Digi One SP 44 statistics network 40 RealPort port 40 defined 18 support, Digi contact information 49 device server configuration 19...

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