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  • Page 1 Ethernet Serial Servers BB-VESR9xx series USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 VESR9xx Serial Servers Advantech - Americas 707 Dayton Road Ottawa, IL 61350 USA Phone 1 (815) 433-5100 Fax 1 (815) 433-5105 Advantech - European Headquarters Westlink Commercial Park Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland Phone +353 91-792444 Fax +353 91-792445 www.advantech.com Documentation Number: VESR9xx_1419m...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    VESR9xx Serial Servers CONTENTS About This Manual ....................v Introduction ......................1 About VESR9xx Serial Servers ..............2 VESR9xx Serial Server Models ..............2 VESR9xx Serial Server Features ..............3 Vlinx Manager Configuration Software ............3 VESR9xx Serial Server Hardware ..............4 Package Checklist ....................4 LED Indicators (VESR9xx) ................4 Link LED ..................
  • Page 4 VESR9xx Serial Servers Initiating a Hardware Reset on the Serial Server .........20 Reloading Factory Defaults .................20 Definitions: Serial Server Properties ..............21 Baud Rate ......................21 Character Count ....................21 Configuration Files ..................21 Data/Parity/Stop ....................22 Default Gateway ....................22 Delimiter 1 ................22 Delimiter 2 ................22 Delimiter Removal ..............
  • Page 5 Appendix D: Connector Pinouts ..............46 VESR901 ......................46 DB9 Male ................46 VESR902D ......................48 DB9 Male ................48 Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-out ........50 ADVANTECH TECHNICAL SUPPORT ...............51 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS ..........51 FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ......52 CERTIFICATIONS ....................53...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Vlinx™ is a trademark of Advantech. Other brands or product names used in this manual may be registered trademarks and the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    VESR9xx Serial Servers INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Vlinx VESR9xx Serial Server. This product has been manufactured to the highest standards of quality and performance to ensure your complete satisfaction. Model VESR902D Serial Server...

  • Page 8: About Vesr9Xx Serial Servers

    VESR9xx Serial Servers ABOUT VESR9XX SERIAL SERVERS VESR9xx Serial Servers connect serial devices (RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485) to Ethernet networks, allowing the serial device to become a node on the network. Serial ports can be accessed over a LAN/WAN using Direct IP Mode, Virtual COM Port, or Paired Mode connections. VESR9xx Serial Servers feature a 10BaseT or 100BaseTX copper network media.

  • Page 9: Vesr9Xx Serial Server Features

    VESR9xx Serial Servers VESR9XX SERIAL SERVER FEATURES • Multi-interface serial ports • Ethernet pass-through port option (Model VESR922T) • DB9M and pluggable terminal block serial port connector options • All ports software selectable as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 2- and 4-wire •...

  • Page 10: Vesr9Xx Serial Server Hardware

    VESR9xx Serial Servers VESR9XX SERIAL SERVER HARDW ARE VESR9xx Serial Servers are enclosed in DIN rail mountable enclosures and feature LED indicators, power, Ethernet and serial connectors and a recessed mode switch. VESR9xx Serial Server models are built into similar enclosures and are DIN rail mountable. PACKAGE CHECKLIST VESR9xx Serial Servers ship with the following items included: •...

  • Page 11: Serial Port Leds

    VESR9xx Serial Servers SERIAL PORT LEDS Model VESR901 serial server features one serial port. Model VESR902D features two serial ports. Each serial port has an associated LED. Serial Port LEDs blink (green) when data is being transmitted or received on the serial port. When the LED is On, it indicates the serial port is open.

  • Page 12: Mode Switch

    VESR9xx Serial Servers MODE SW ITCH A recessed momentary reset switch is located on the top of the enclosure. To activate the switch, insert a small plastic tool through the hole in the enclosure and press lightly. Top View of the Serial Server The Mode switch can be used to: •...

  • Page 13: Serial Port Connectors

    VESR9xx Serial Servers SERIAL PORT CONNECTORS VESR9xx Serial Servers serial port connector configurations (depending on model): • Model VESR901 features one serial port and use a DB9M connector for RS-232 and a five-position removable terminal block for RS-422 and RS-485 connections. •...

  • Page 14: Power Connector

    VESR9xx Serial Servers POW ER CONNECTOR The power connector is a 5.08 mm, 2-position pluggable terminal block. Power Connection MOUNTING HARDW ARE VESR9xx Serial Server modules can be DIN rail mounted. The DIN mounting clip and spring is included on each module. DIN Clip on a Serial Server Module...

  • Page 15: Serial Server Setup And Connections

    VESR9xx Serial Servers SERIAL SERVER SETUP AND CONNECTIONS This section describes how to set up and connect VESR9xx Serial Servers. Note: In this section, devices to be connected to the serial server’s serial connection are simply referred to as the “serial device”. CONNECTING THE POW ER SUPPLY Connect a DC power supply to the power terminals on the top of the serial server.

  • Page 16: Connecting Vesr9Xx Serial Servers To Serial Devices

    VESR9xx Serial Servers CONNECTING VESR9XX SERIAL SERVERS TO SERIAL DEVICES VESR9xx Serial Servers can be configured to connect to serial devices using RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 2-wire and RS-485 4-wire. RS-232 connections support eight signal lines plus Signal Ground. Signals are single ended and referenced to Ground. Default communications parameters are 9600, 8, N, 1 and no flow control implemented.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Vesr901X

    VESR9xx Serial Servers CONNECTING THE VESR901 The VESR901 has one serial connection that supports RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 (2- and 4-wire). The unit has two connectors: a DB9M connector and a 5-position terminal block. If you select RS-232 mode when you configure the serial server, you must connect the serial device to the serial server via a serial cable.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Vesr902D

    VESR9xx Serial Servers CONNECTING THE VESR902D The VESR902D has two serial connections that support RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 (2- and 4-wire). The unit has two connectors, both of which are DB9M connectors. You must connect the serial device to the serial server via a serial cable.
  • Page 19 VESR9xx Serial Servers CONNECTING THE VESR922T The VESR922T has two serial connections that support RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 (2- and 4-wire). The unit has two connectors, both of which are 5-position terminal blocks. Make the appropriate connections to the terminal blocks to match the serial connection mode you select when configuring the serial server.

  • Page 20: Connecting Vesr9Xx Serial Servers To A Network

    VESR9xx Serial Servers CONNECTING VESR9XX SERIAL SERVERS TO A NETW ORK NETW ORK CONNECTION (10BASET/100BASETX) When connecting a serial server equipped with a 10BaseT/100BaseTX network connection (RJ45 connector), a standard network cable is connected from the serial server to a network drop.

  • Page 21: Vesr9Xx Serial Server Configuration Connections

    VESR9xx Serial Servers can also be configured over the network Vlinx Manager software running on a PC. To open Vlinx Manager: From the Desktop, click StartProgramsAdvantechVlinx Vlinx Manager VESR Serial Server The Vlinx Manager Discovery window appears. Vlinx Manager Discovery Window Configure your serial server as required.
  • Page 22 VESR9xx Serial Servers CONFIGURING WITH THE W EB INTERFACE VESR9xx Serial Servers can be configured over the network using a standard internet browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox. To open the web configuration interface: 1. On a PC connected to the network, open a browser. In the browser’s address bar, type the IP address of the serial server.

  • Page 23: Configuring Vesr9Xx Via Serial Port (Console Mode)

    VESR9xx Serial Servers CONFIGURING VESR9XX SERIAL SERVER VIA SERIAL PORT (CONSOLE MODE) Your serial server can be configured via a serial port using Vlinx Manager. To use this feature, the serial server's serial port must be connected to the serial port of a PC (using a null modem cable). Console Mode Setup To configure the serial server, it must be put into Console Mode, using the Mode switch.

  • Page 24: Vesr9Xx Serial Server Operational Connections

    VESR9xx Serial Servers VESR9XX SERIAL SERVER OPERATIONAL CONNECTIONS VESR9xx Serial Servers can operate in Direct IP, Virtual COM Port and Paired Modes. USING VESR9XX SERIAL SERVERS IN DIRECT IP MODE A Direct IP connection allows applications using TCP/IP or UDP/IP socket programs to communicate with the COM ports on the serial server.

  • Page 25: Using Vesr9Xx Serial Servers In Virtual Com Port Mode

    VESR9xx Serial Servers USING VESR9XX SERIAL SERVERS IN VIRTUAL COM PORT MODE In Virtual COM Port Mode, a PC can communicate across the network to the serial server as if the serial ports on the serial server are the PC’s serial ports.

  • Page 26: Initiating A Hardware Reset On The Serial Server

    VESR9xx Serial Servers To set up a Paired Mode connection: 1. Connect two serial servers to serial devices and to the network. Configure the serial server for Paired Mode operation (using Vlinx Manager or the web interface). INITIATING A HARDW ARE RESET ON THE SERIAL SERVER To initiate a Hardware Reset on the serial server, press and hold the Mode switch for 0 to 2 seconds, and then release it.

  • Page 27: Definitions: Serial Server Properties

    VESR9xx Serial Servers DEFINITIONS - SERIAL SERVER PROPERTIES The following serial server properties are alphabetically ordered to assist you in quickly finding the information you need. BAUD RATE Baud Rate is the communication speed of the link between the serial server and the device attached to its serial port.

  • Page 28: Data/Parity/Stop

    VESR9xx Serial Servers DATA/PARITY/STOP The number of Data bits, type of Parity and number of Stop bits selected define the serial port parameters at which the serial server will operate. These parameters must be configured to match the parameters set on the serial device connected to the serial server's serial port. •...

  • Page 29: How Delimiters Work

    VESR9xx Serial Servers HOW DELIMITERS W ORK When only Delimiter 2 (the end delimiter) is enabled, characters received by the serial port are accumulated in a buffer. When the end delimiter is received on the serial port, the buffered characters, including the end delimiter, are sent to the network.

  • Page 30: Firmware Version

    VESR9xx Serial Servers FIRMW ARE VERSION The Firmware Version number (Vx.x.x) indicates the serial server's currently loaded firmware release. From time to time new firmware is made available and can be uploaded into the serial server using Vlinx Manager. FLOW CONTROL Flow Control determines the type of handshaking that is used to control sending and receiving of messages.

  • Page 31: Ip Address

    VESR9xx Serial Servers IP ADDRESS Software or hardware attempting to access the serial server via the network must know the IP Address of the server. In DHCP mode (factory default), the serial server requests and receives a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server when it first connects to the network. If there is not a DHCP Server on your network, this device will automatically default to IP Address 169.254.102.39.
  • Page 32 VESR9xx Serial Servers c. Use the Vlinx™ Manager Software to search for, discover, and configure the unit. 2. Method Two: Change the serial server’s network setting to match your PC using Console Mode. a. Connect a null modem serial cable (crossover cable) from Port 1 on the serial server to an available COM port on your PC.

  • Page 33: Link Status

    VESR9xx Serial Servers Configure the serial server to: IP Address = 192.168.0.50 Network Mask = 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway = 192.168.0.100 Save settings and remove power from serial server. k. Apply power to the serial server. Open the Vlinx™ Manager Software and select Network as the method to connect to the serial server LINK STATUS Link Status of the currently selected serial server is shown on the Login...

  • Page 34: Paired Mode

    VESR9xx Serial Servers PAIRED MODE Paired Mode enables two serial servers to operate across the network like a "wire replacement" between two serial devices. (Paired Mode is also called “Serial Tunneling”.) Serial devices connected to serial servers on each end of the link can communicate as it they were connected by a serial cable.

  • Page 35: Serial Interface Modes

    VESR9xx Serial Servers SERIAL INTERFACE MODES The four serial interface modes of operation are: RS-232 - Point-to-point serial communications connection used by PC COM ports and many other systems. Capable of baud rates up to 115.2k baud over short distances, typically 15m (50 ft). Typically uses DB9 connectors but, a terminal block is also used on Model VESR901.

  • Page 36: Server Serial Port Number

    VESR9xx Serial Servers SERVER SERIAL PORT NUMBER The Server Serial Port Number of the currently selected port is shown in this field. • Model VESR901 serial server features one serial port. • Model VESR902D serial server features two serial ports. SERIAL W ATCHDOG Serial Watchdog controls the duration of serial inactivity when the serial port is determined idle and causes all connections for that serial port to...

  • Page 37: Tcp (Transmission Control Protocol)

    VESR9xx Serial Servers TCP (TRANSMISSION CONTROL PROTOCOL) TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) provides reliable connection- oriented network communication with error checking. In TCP mode, the serial server can be configured as a client or a server. When the serial server is configured as a TCP client, it initiates connections with a server on the network.

  • Page 38: Vcom (Virtual Com Port)

    VESR9xx Serial Servers VCOM (VIRTUAL COM PORT) When the Network Protocol is set to VCOM (Virtual COM Port), the serial server communicates over the network with a PC, acting as a remote COM port for the computer. Both the serial server and the computer must be configured for VCOM operation.

  • Page 39: Downloading Firmware Files

    Only firmware that is compatible with the selected serial server is available in this list. To download the latest firmware files from the Internet: 1. Go to the “Support” tab on the Advantech website. https://support.advantech-bb.com/ 2. Enter your product model number in the Keywords box.

  • Page 40: Diagnostics

    VESR9xx Serial Servers DIAGNOSTICS Clicking the Diagnostics icon opens the Diagnostics dialog box and enables you to check the operation of connected serial servers and VCOM ports on the local computer. The Computer Information box displays information about the type of network connections, the IP addresses, Subnet Masks and Default Gateways in use.

  • Page 41: Testing A Serial Server Connection

    VESR9xx Serial Servers TESTING A SERIAL SERVER CONNECTION To run diagnostics on a serial server: 1. Click the Diagnostics icon. Diagnostics dialog box appears. 2. Select the option: a serial server 3. In the drop down box, select the specific serial server you want to check.

  • Page 42: Testing A Virtual Com Port

    VESR9xx Serial Servers TESTING A VIRTUAL COM PORT To run diagnostics on a virtual COM port: 1. Click the Diagnostics icon. Diagnostics dialog box appears. 2. Select the option: a virtual communications port 3. In the drop down box select the specific COM port you want to check.

  • Page 43: Appendix A: Default Server Settings

    VESR9xx Serial Servers APPENDIX A: DEFAULT SERVER SETTINGS Setting Default Value Server Name Model Number Serial Number Printed on side of unit Password Password field is blank from factory DHCP Enable IP Address BASED ON DHCP SERVER If a DHCP assignment is not available, the device will default to 169.254.102.39 Net Mask 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 44: Appendix B: General Specifications

    VESR9xx Serial Servers APPENDIX B: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Hardware & Included Device Serial Server Accessories CD - with Vlinx Manager Windows 2000, XP (32/64 bit), 2003 Server software (32/64 bit), Vista (32/64 bit), 2008 Server (32/64 bit), 7 (32/64 bit) Optional Accessories Cable Model# 232NM9, null modem crossover cable, for DTE to DTE connection...

  • Page 45: Controls, Indicators & Connector Specifications

    VESR9xx Serial Servers CONTROLS, INDICATORS & CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS Switches Reset Button Hold in for 0 to 2 seconds for hardware reset. Hold in for 2 to 10 seconds for Console Mode. (Do a hardware reset or recycle power to exit Console Mode).

  • Page 46: Serial Interface Specifications

    VESR9xx Serial Servers SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Mode Selection RS-232/422/485 software selectable Serial Interfaces RS-232 Lines TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND RS-422 Lines TXDA(-), TXDB(+), RXDA(-), RXDB(+), GND RS-485 Lines (2-wire) Data(-), Data(+), GND RS-485 Lines (4-wire) TXDA(-), TXDB(+), RXDA(-), RXDB(+), GND Baud Rates 75, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 7200, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600, 115200,...

  • Page 47: Network Specifications

    VESR9xx Serial Servers NETWORK SPECIFICATIONS Memory Serial Memory 8 KB per port Network Memory 4 KB I/P Port Addresses 5300 Heartbeat & Configuration setting in TCP Mode (i.e. Paired Mode) 8888 VESR9xx update Network 10/100 Mbps auto detecting, Communications 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Network Physical Ethernet IEEE 802.3 auto detecting &...

  • Page 48: Appendix C: Dimensional Diagrams

    VESR9xx Serial Servers APPENDIX C: DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAM S Dimensional Diagram of Model VESR901 Serial Server...
  • Page 49 VESR9xx Serial Servers Dimensional Diagram of Model VESR902D Serial Server...
  • Page 50 VESR9xx Serial Servers Dimensional Diagram of Model VESR902D Serial Server...
  • Page 51 VESR9xx Serial Servers Dimensional Diagram of Model VESR922T Serial Server...

  • Page 52: Appendix D: Connector Pinouts

    VESR9xx Serial Servers APPENDIX D: CONNECTOR PINOUTS VESR901 DB9 MALE DB9M Pin Direction RS-232 Input Input Output Output Input Output Input Input...
  • Page 53 VESR9xx Serial Servers TERMINAL BLOCK RS-422/485 RS-485 Terminal 4-Wire 2-Wire TDA (-) Data A (-) TDB (+) Data B (+) RDA (-) RDB (+)

  • Page 54: Vesr902D

    VESR9xx Serial Servers VESR902D DB9 MALE Direction RS-422/485 RS-485 DB9M Pin RS-232 (RS-232) 4-Wire 2-Wire Input RDA (-) Input RDB (+) Output TDB (+) Data A (-) Output TDA (-) Data B (+) Input Output Input Input...
  • Page 55 VESR9xx Serial Servers VESR922T Terminal RS-232 Direction (RS-232) RS-422 RS-485 Output TDA (-) Data A (-) Output TDB (+) Data B (+) Input RDA (-) Input RDB (+) In RS-422 mode, TX lines are outputs and RX lines are inputs. Connect the serial server TXB(+) line to the RXB(+) line of the serial device, and the serial server TXA(-) to the RXA(-) of the serial device.

  • Page 56: Standard Ethernet Cable Rj-45 Pin-Out

    VESR9xx Serial Servers STANDARD ETHERNET CABLE RJ-45 PIN-OUT RJ-45 Pin Signal Wire Color RJ-45 Pin White-Green Green White-Orange Not used Blue Not used White-Blue Orange Not used White-Brown Not used Brown...

  • Page 57: Advantech Technical Support

    VESR9xx Serial Servers ADVANTECH TECHNICAL SUPPORT USA/Canada: 1 (800) 346-3119 (Ottawa IL USA location) Europe: +353 91 792444 (Ireland location) Fax: 1 (815) 433-5109 Email: support@advantech-bb.com Web: www.advantech.com ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause damage to any product, add-in modules or stand-alone units, containing electronic components.

  • Page 58: Fcc Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    VESR9xx Serial Servers FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio...

  • Page 59: Certifications

    CERTIFICATIONS CE: The products described herein comply with the Council Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC). For further details, contact Advantech. Class 1 Laser product, Luokan 1 Laserlaite, Laser Klasse 1, Appareil A’Laser de Classe 1 European Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE) requires that any equipment that bears this symbol on product or packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste.

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