Chapter 1: Overview The IEPS-1000 port server (referred to as NDS throughout this manual) provides communication between peripheral devices and computers connected to a network. When the NDS is connected to your LAN and to one or more peripherals, it manages network traffic, routing it to the correct device.
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• Standard single RJ-45, 10 BaseT Ethernet port • High-speed serial connections (up to 115.2K baud) • Operating system independent • Complete remote diagnostics • LEDs for each port, signaling port status and error conditions • Industry standard interoperability • Supports NativeCOM, allowing serial ports to appear as local Windows COM ports •...
Description The IEPS-1000 is provide with one (1) serial DB9 connector. They can be supplied with up to four serial port connectors on special order, consult factory for details. Model Number of Type of Serial Serial Ports Connector IEPS1101 DB-9 Using the NDS Using the NDS requires three steps: Hardware installation...
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IEPS-1000 Administrator's Guide Refer to the for configuration and operation. Using the NDS...
Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware This chapter describes installing the hardware, including: • Planning the installation • Checking cables and connectors • Sample configurations Overview Installing the NDS hardware includes the following steps: 1. Plan the installation 2. Connect the NDS port server to your network The most common connection method is through the 10 BaseT RJ-45 connector (which is labeled LAN) to your Ethernet LAN, using a standard straight-through Ethernet cable to a hub/switch.
NDS Panel Connectors The following figures show the connectors and LED locations for the NDS/1000 models. There are: • three, four or six LEDs on the top of the unit • one, two or four DB-9 or RJ-45 serial ports •...
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Front with DB-9 Serial Port Back – Ethernet, Reset button and Power The Status LED indicates the overall status of the device. The Serial Port LED(s) indicate the status of each serial port. The Ethernet LED indicates the status of the Ethernet connection(s).
Connecting Devices to the NDS IEPS-1000 DB-9 Serial Operation The IEPS-1000 with DB-9 serial connector uses an EIA-232 data terminal equipment (DTE) pinout. Table 2-1 lists the pinouts of the DB-9 port used for EIA-232 serial communications. DB-9 RS-232 Number Name Direction Signal Function...
NDS/1000 RJ-45 Serial Operation The IEPS-1000 with RJ-45 serial connectors uses a symmetrical EIA-232/RS-232 data terminal equipment (DTE) pinout. Table 2-6 lists the pinouts of the RJ-45 ports used for EIA- 232 serial communications. RJ-45 RS-232 Number Name Direction Signal Function Signals module that remote device is (or DSR) attached and powered on or may be used for...
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The IEPS-1000 does not require the use of all 8 wires. Only the RX, TX, and GND signals are essential. DTR/DSR and RTS/CTS are only necessary for flow control. DCD (pin 1) is normally not required. Figure 2-11 shows a minimal 3-wire cable using only RX (pin 5, data in), TX (pin 4, data out), and GND (pin 3, ground).
pin 1 Figure 2-13: RJ-45 to RJ-45 Crossover Cable Ethernet LAN The NDS is connected to your LAN using an Ethernet port. The Ethernet port on the NDS is a standard 10 BaseT RJ-45 jack. It can be connected to an Ethernet hub/switch via a standard, straight-through Ethernet cable.
Starting the NDS When the NDS is powered up, the LEDs will flash to indicate normal operation. The following LED colors and patterns will be displayed during normal startup, if no errors are detected. • Status LED – initially this LED will be yellow, but will quickly turn green. If the status LED is solid green, then the NDS doesn’t have a permanent IP address and is trying to obtain one from a DHCP server.
Mounting the NDS The NDS includes a bracket that can be used to mount the NDS to a wall or shelf or to a DIN rail. To mount the NDS to a wall or shelf: • use the bracket as a template to mark the holes on the mounting surface •...
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To mount the NDS to a DIN rail • attach two of the optional DIN rail adapters to the recessed mounting holes in the bracket: • snap the bracket to the DIN rail • snap the NDS to the bracket To remove the NDS from the bracket, apply pressure on one of the mounting tabs at a time using a flat object (for example a credit card or screw driver) and gently pry the NDS from each tab.
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Chapter 3: Embedded Models The IEPS-1000 is available as an embedded product designed to be mounted inside a serial device, providing internal serial to IP conversion, effectively adding network capability to a device. PROVIDED ON SPECIAL ORDER, CONSULT FACTORY FOR DETAILS. The embedded product connects via two 26-pin 2mm connectors to the host device and gets power from the host.
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Physical The embedded product board is 2.3 x 2.5 inches and a total of 0.823 tall. The host device connectors are two 26-pin 2mm connectors. There is a single mounting hole to fasten the board into the host device. Ethernet 0.810 1.450 2.400...
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Electrical The embedded product requires 425mA at 5.0 volts or 640mA at 3.3V. Pinouts - Connector J2 Pin Name Description J2-1 Signal Ground J2-2 DC_VIN +5V or +3.3V (depending on model) regulated power input J2-3 P2TXD Port 1 Transmit Data J2-4 EP1_RXD Port 1 Receive Data...
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Pinouts – Connector J3 Pin Name Description J3-1 J3-2 J3-3 P2TXD Port 2 Transmit Data J3-4 EP2_RXD Port 2 Receive Data J3-5 *P2_RTS Port 2 Request to Send J3-6 EP2_*CTS Port 2 Clear to Send J3-7 J3-8 J3-9 J3-10 NC J3-11 *P2_DTR Port 2 Data Terminal Ready J3-12 EP2_*DSR...
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting The NDS has several LED indicators: Status, Serial ports, and Ethernet. The LEDs use red, yellow, and green blinking combinations to indicate the status of each of the NDS’s major components. Status LED The status LED indicates the overall status of the NDS. See Table 4-1. Status LED Condition Meaning Solid Green...
Serial Port LEDs Each serial port has a Port LED that describes port activity. Table 4-2 describes the various Port LED states. Port LED Condition Meaning Solid Green Port is open, but idle Blinking Green Port is open, and data is being transmitted or received. When data is being continuously transferred, this LED will blink approximately 2 times per second.
Appendix: Specifications NDS Hardware Specifications • ARM7 50MHz CPU • 4 Mbytes in-circuit boot flash and program memory • 16 Mbytes SDRAM • 10 Mbps Ethernet connection over 10 BaseT physical lines • One or two asynchronous serial ports with modem control and surge suppression •...
Model Numbers IEPS-1000 One Port, DB-9 Ethernet cabling specifications This section describes guidelines for using 10 Base-T twisted-pair cabling: • Recommended cable is category 5 (CAT5 or CAT5E) unshielded solid copper twisted pair • Ethernet cable pairs must be properly twisted: pins 1 and 2 must be a twisted pair, and pins 3 and 6 must be a twisted pair •...
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Index pinouts, 10 DB-9 to DB-25 3-wire terminal cable diagram, 13 DB-9 to DB-25 modem cable diagram, 11 DB-9 to DB-25 terminal cable diagram, 11 10Base-T, cabling specifications, 26 DB-9 to DB-9 terminal cable diagram, 12 DCE, 14 default configuration, 9 DTE, 14 3-wire diagram DTE pinout...
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modem, cable diagram, RJ-45 to DB-9, 17 RJ-45 to DB-25 modem cable diagram, 16 RJ-45 to DB-25 terminal cable diagram, 15 RJ-45 to DB-9 modem cable diagram, 17 RJ-45 to DB-9 terminal cable diagram, 16 RS-232, 10, 14 panel, diagram, 8 pinouts IEPS-1000 , 10 RJ-45, 14...
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