Ethernet network cable (ca. 1m) 4x adhesive feet Quick instructions (original, English) in paper format KERN installation instructions (German/English) in paper format (this document) Guarantee slip If one the articles listed above is missing please contact your supplier immediately. 2 Use The adapter is used to connect devices with an RS-232 interface to a (WLAN) wireless network.
Make sure the “Ready” LED is illuminated. ⇒ Connect the RS-232 port of the device (scales, dynamometer...) to the RS-232 port of the adapter using an appropriate interface cable. After connecting the hardware, the device must now be configured appropriately. YKI-03-BA-e-2011...
Click on Start (Windows Vista/7) or Start -> Run or press the key combination “Windows key + R”. ⇒ Enter the following command: cmd /K ipconfig Press return. In the window that will open, you will see the computer’s IP address and its subnet mask: YKI-03-BA-e-2011...
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10.0.12.34 00-90-E8-xx-xx-xx telnet 10.0.12.34 6000 (alternatively open http://10.0.12.34:6000 in a browser) Here, „10.0.12.34“ is the IP address to be set and „00-90-E8-xx-xx-xx“ is the adapter’s MAC address. It is listed on the type plate on the adapter’s back side. YKI-03-BA-e-2011...
Set the WLAN network IP address and subnet mask. As previously, this new IP address should be unused in the wireless network and should be specified by your network administrator. In the web interface, open the menu item „WLAN Settings“ ->„WLAN“: YKI-03-BA-e-2011...
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During initialization of the WLAN connection, the status LED „WLAN“ flashes. When the connection is established successfully, the LED is permanently on. YKI-03-BA-e-2011...
4.3.2 Configuring the virtual COM port Open the „NPort Windows Driver Manager“ software as administrator. A new virtual COM port for your adapter with the following steps: YKI-03-BA-e-2011...
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Press „OK“ to create and configure the new virtual COM port. In the process, confirm the following dialogs: ⇒ Read the number of your new COM port from the list in the main screen of the configuration software (here „COM3“): YKI-03-BA-e-2011...
(server) in the network to which the application can connect. To install and configure a virtual COM port, please follow these steps. ⇒ Open the web interface of the adapter, as described above. ⇒ Choose the menu item „Serial Port Settings“ -> „Operation Modes“: YKI-03-BA-e-2011...
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„Serial Port Settings“ -> „Communication Parameters“: The adapter is now set up for operation as a “TCP Server”. Depending on the application, you are now be able to retrieve the measurement data at the IP address and port number used. YKI-03-BA-e-2011...
Check to see if the previous points apply and whether the produced. RS-232 settings of the application and/or the TCP server The measuring device match the settings of the measurement device. does not respond to commands. If you are unable to remedy the error, please contact your supplier. YKI-03-BA-e-2011...
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