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  • Page 1 Ethernet Serial Server BB-VESP211x series USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers Advantech - Americas 707 Dayton Road Ottawa, IL 61350 USA Phone (815) 433-5100 Fax (815) 433-5105 www.advantech.com support@advantech.com Documentation Number: BB-VESP211x series_1319m...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers CONTENTS Chapter 1. Introduction ..............................6 About BB-VESP211x Serial Servers ........................6 BB-VESP211x Serial Server Model Numbering ...................... 6 BB-VESP211x Features ............................ 7 Vlinx Manager Configuration Software ......................... 7 Chapter 2. BB-VESP211x Hardware ........................8 BB-VESP211x Hardware ............................8 Package Checklist ..............................
  • Page 4 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers Icons ................................... 20 Serial Server Information Table ........................20 Configuration Pane ............................21 Logging In ................................22 Navigating the Configuration Pages ........................22 Setting up the Serial Server Name & Password....................23 Changing the serial server’s name: ........................23 Changing the password: ..........................
  • Page 5 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers Appendix D: Connector Pinouts .......................... 60 DB9M Connector............................... 60 Terminal Block ..............................60 Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-out ....................... 61 Advantech Technical Support ..........................62 About This Manual ..............................62...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1. Introduction

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a BB-VESP211x Serial Server product. This product has been manufactured to the highest standards of quality and performance to ensure your complete satisfaction. Figure 1.1 BB-VESP211x Serial Server ABOUT BB-VESP211X SERIAL SERVERS BB-VESP211x 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.

  • Page 7: Bb-Vesp211X Features

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers VESP211X FEATURES Multi-interface serial port (BB-VESP211) DB9M serial port connector (BB-VESP211 and BB-VESP211-232) Five-position pluggable terminal strip (BB-VESP211-485) Configuration can be done via network or direct serial connection Rugged, panel mountable metal case 12V DC power input (12 VDC power adapter included) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto Selection LAN and WAN Communications TCP Client or Server, or UDP operation - configurable...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2. Bb-Vesp211X Hardware

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers CHAPTER 2. BB-VESP211X HARDWARE BB-VESP211X HARDWARE BB-VESP211x Serial Servers are enclosed in a rugged panel mountable enclosure and feature: LED indicators Power, Ethernet and serial connectors A recessed reset (mode) switch PACKAGE CHECKLIST BB-VESP211x Serial Servers are shipped with the following items included: BB-VESP211x Serial Server Module Quick Start Guide CD with User Manual, Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 9: Led Indicators

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers LED INDICATORS BB-VESP211x models have three LED indicators: Ready LED, Ethernet LED, and Serial LED. Figure 2.2 Front Panel of the BB-VESP211 READY LED The Ready LED (green) blinks once per second if the system is operating correctly. If the LED is off, it indicates the system is not operating correctly (or that it is in Console Mode).

  • Page 10: Reset Switch

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers RESET SWITCH A recessed, momentary Reset switch is located on the side of the enclosure. To activate the switch, insert a small plastic tool through the hole in the enclosure and press lightly. Figure 2.3 Ethernet Connector, Reset Switch (recessed) and Power Connector (12V DC) The Reset switch can be used to: Initiate a Hardware Reset Enter Console Mode...

  • Page 11: Using The Reset Switch To Reload Factory Default Settings

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers USING THE RESET SWITCH TO RELOAD FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Hold the Reset switch for more than ten seconds. The Serial LED illuminates for the first two seconds; then the Ready LED illuminates. After 10 seconds, both the Serial and Ready LEDs illuminate. Release the switch after more than 10 seconds.

  • Page 12: Power Connector

    Figure 2.6 Ethernet Connector, Reset Switch (recessed) and Power Connector (12V DC) MOUNTING HARDWARE BB-VESP211x Serial Server modules can be panel mounted using the built-in mounting brackets. Figure 2.7 BB-VESP211 Enclosure with Panel Mount Bracket Note: An optional DIN rail mount adapter is available from Advantech.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3. Initial Setup And Connections

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers CHAPTER 3. INITIAL SETUP AND CONNECTIONS This Chapter describes how to setup and connect BB-VESP211x Serial Servers. Note: In this section devices to be connected to the serial server’s serial connection are referred to as the “serial device”. CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY Connect a DC power supply by plugging a 12 VDC power source into the barrel jack on the top of the serial server.

  • Page 14: Connecting Bb-Vesp211X Serial Servers To A Network

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers RS-485 The RS-485 interface supports 2-wire or 4-wire operation. When configured for 4-wire operation the connection supports two signal pairs: TDA (-), TDB (+), RDA (- ), RDB (+) and GND. This makes full-duplex operation possible. The data lines are differential pairs (A & B) in which the B line is positive relative to the A line in the idle (mark) state.

  • Page 15: Bb-Vesp211X Serial Server Configuration Connections

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers BB-VESP211X SERIAL SERVER CONFIGURATION CONNECTIONS BB-VESP211x Serial Servers can be configured using several methods: Via the network using Vlinx Manager software Via the network using a web browser. Via the serial port using Vlinx Manager software (Console Mode). CONFIGURING VIA THE NETWORK USING VLINX MANAGER BB-VESP211x Serial Servers can be configured over the network using Vlinx Manager software running on a networked PC.

  • Page 16: Configuring Via Serial Port With Vlinx Manager (Console Mode)

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers CONFIGURING VIA SERIAL PORT WITH VLINX MANAGER (CONSOLE MODE) Your serial server can be configured via the serial port using Vlinx Manager. To use this feature, the serial port must be connected to the serial port of a PC (using a null modem cable). Figure 3.3 Console Mode Setup To configure the serial server, it must be put into Console Mode, using the Reset switch.
  • Page 17 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers Figure 3.4 Direct IP and Virtual COM Port Connection 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. When a virtual COM port is configured on the PC (using Vlinx Manager) a new COM port appears in the Device Manager.

  • Page 18: Installing And Starting Vlinx Manager

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers INSTALLING AND STARTING VLINX MANAGER Vlinx Manager is a Windows-based application used to configure serial servers. Install it on your PC from the included CD. Installation should launch automatically when the CD is placed in the CD-ROM drive. If it does not automatically launch, click Start on the Windows Desktop and, at the Run command, type the drive letter and Vlinx Manager.exe.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4. Configuring The Serial Server

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers CHAPTER 4. CONFIGURING THE SERIAL SERVER OVERVIEW OF THE VLINX MANAGER The Vlinx Manager configuration window includes three areas: Icons Serial Server Information Table Configuration pane Figure 4.1 Vlinx Manager Configuration Window Note: The screen shots shown in this manual refer to Model VESR901. Your screen will display the model name/number and serial number of your device.

  • Page 20: Icons

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers ICONS Figure 4.2 Configuration Window Icons Open Cfg - choose a previously saved configuration file. Save Cfg - save the current configuration to a file. Server Search - initiate another search for servers. Firmware Upgrade - open the Firmware Upgrade. Add VCOM - open the Add Virtual COM Port window.

  • Page 21: Configuration Pane

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers CONFIGURATION PANE The configuration pane is, essentially, a web browser. Figure 4.4 Configuration Pane It includes the following: Masthead with the name and IP address of the currently selected serial server. Contents sidebar (on the left side) containing hyperlinks to the following configuration pages: General Network Port x Settings (x = port number;...

  • Page 22: Logging In

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers LOGGING IN You can log in to any serial server listed in the Server Information Table. To log in: Login 1. Double-click the row associated with the desired serial server. The page appears. Password 2. Type the password into the box.

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Serial Server Name & Password

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers SETTING UP THE SERIAL SERVER NAME & PASSWORD General Configuration On the page, you can do the following: Change the name of the serial server. Initiate a login password change. Figure 4.6 General Configuration Page CHANGING THE SERIAL SERVER’S NAME: Serial Server Name 1.

  • Page 24: Setting Up Ip Addressing

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers SETTING UP IP ADDRESSING Network Configuration On the page, you can configure the serial server to use dynamic (DHCP) or static IP addressing on the network. Figure 4.8 Network Configuration Page SETTING UP DYNAMIC IP ADDRESSING I want to use DHCP to setup the network 1.

  • Page 25: Setting Up Serial Ports

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers SETTING UP SERIAL PORTS Serial Port Configuration On the page, you can configure the communications parameters of the current serial port. Parameters include port mode, baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bits and type of flow control. Figure 4.10 Serial Port Configuration Page Mode - select the type of serial connection (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 2-wire or RS-485 4-wire)

  • Page 26: Setting Up Port Network Parameters

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers SETTING UP PORT NETWORK PARAMETERS Port Network Parameters Configuration On the page, you can configure the port to use UDP, TCP. VCOM or Paired protocols in several different modes. TCP CONFIGURATION TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) provides reliable connection-oriented network communication with error checking.

  • Page 27: Udp Configuration

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers SETTING THE SERIAL SERVER TO OPERATE AS A TCP CLIENT 1. Select protocol. to initiate connections (client) 2. Select I want to connect to IP address: 3. Type the IP address into the on TCP port number: 4.
  • Page 28 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers You can also configure the serial server to receive from nodes on the network using the same list of configuration options. Figure 4.14 UDP Configuration SETTING THE SERIAL SERVER TO USE UDP 1. Select protocol. Options are provided for sending and receiving data to and from: Nobody.
  • Page 29 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers If you selected: everyone on a specific UDP port (send broadcast), type the UDP port number into the This is the UDP port I want to send data to: box If you selected: only specific IP addresses (send unicast), type the IP addresses and port numbers into the These are the IP addresses I want to send data to: text boxes.

  • Page 30: Setting Up Virtual Com (Vcom) Operation

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers SETTING UP VIRTUAL COM (VCOM) OPERATION VCOM (Virtual COM Port), When the Network Protocol is set to the serial server communicates over the network with a PC, acting as a remote COM port for the computer. Figure 4.15 VCOM Configuration Note: Both the serial server and the computer must be configured for VCOM operation.
  • Page 31 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers Figure 4.16.Paired Mode Configuration SETTING THE SERIAL SERVER TO OPERATE IN PAIRED MODE AS A CLIENT Paired 1. Select protocol. to initiate connections (client) 2. Select 3. Type the IP address and TCP port numbers of the server in the appropriate text boxes. 4.
  • Page 32 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers I want to wait for connections on TCP port 3. Type the TCP port number to be used in the number box. and limit the number of connections to 4. Select the number of connections in the drop down box.

  • Page 33: Setting Up Advanced Network Settings

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers SETTING UP ADVANCED NETWORK SETTINGS Advanced Network Settings On the window, you can configure how and when connections are made and data packets are sent. Figure 4.20 Advanced Network Settings Window with nothing selected CONFIGURING W HEN CONNECTIONS WILL BE FORCED CLOSED I want to control when connections would be forced closed 1.
  • Page 34 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers TO CLOSE A CONNECTION IF NO DATA IS RECEIVED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME I want to close a connection when data is not received on that connection 1. Select the for a period of time checkbox. 2.

  • Page 35: Configuring When Data Packets Are Sent

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers CONFIGURING W HEN DATA PACKETS ARE SENT I want to control when data packets are sent over the network 1. Select the checkbox. Character Count Forced Transmit Intercharacter Timeout Delimiter 1 Delimiter 2 Delimiter Removal configuration boxes appear. Figure 4.22 Advanced Configuration - Configuring when data packets are sent.
  • Page 36 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers TO WAIT UNTIL A SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF DATA IS RECEIVED ON THE SERIAL PORT BEFORE SENDING IT ACROSS THE NETWORK I want to wait for a specific amount of data to be received by the serial port 1.

  • Page 37: Saving/Restoring The Configuration Settings

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers SAVING/RESTORING THE CONFIGURATION SETTINGS Save Configuration When all configuration windows are complete, the page appears. Figure 4.23 Save Configuration Page TO SAVE THE CONFIGURATION TO THE SERIAL SERVER, AND RE-BOOT IT SO THAT THE CONFIGURATION SETTINGS WILL TAKE EFFECT Save.

  • Page 38: Adding Virtual Com Ports

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers ADDING VIRTUAL COM PORTS Add VCOM Clicking the icon (located at the top of the Vlinx Manager Configuration window) opens the Add Virtual COM Port dialog box. Figure 4.24 Add Virtual COM Port Dialog Box Using the drop-down boxes, you can select the serial server you want to map the virtual COM port to, the number of the serial port on the serial server and the COM port on the local computer.

  • Page 39: Removing Virtual Com Ports

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers REMOVING VIRTUAL COM PORTS Remove VCOM Clicking the icon (located at the top of the Vlinx Manager Configuration window) opens Remove Virtual COM Port dialog box. Figure 4.25 Remove Virtual COM Port Dialog Box Using the drop down box, you can select the virtual COM port on the local computer. The information box displays the server name, its IP address, operating mode and TCP port.

  • Page 40: Chapter 5. Upgrading The Serial Server Firmware

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers CHAPTER 5. UPGRADING THE SERIAL SERVER FIRMWARE Occasionally, updated firmware may become available for your serial server. The firmware can be upgraded using the Vlinx Manager software. The following procedure describes the firmware updating process: Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade 1.

  • Page 41: Downloading Firmware Files

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers DOWNLOADING FIRMW ARE FILES Firmware File list (second box) displays all firmware files in the firmware installation folder. Only firmware that is compatible with the selected serial server is available in this list. TO DOWNLOAD THE LATEST FIRMW ARE FILES FROM AN FTP SITE ON THE INTERNET Internet 1.

  • Page 42: Chapter 6. Diagnostics

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers CHAPTER 6. DIAGNOSTICS Diagnostic Diagnostics Clicking the icon opens the dialog box and enables you to check the operation of connected serial servers and VCOM ports on the local computer. Computer Information box displays information about the type of network connections, the IP addresses, Subnet Masks and Default Gateways in use.

  • Page 43: Testing A Serial Server Connection

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers TESTING A SERIAL SERVER CONNECTION Diagnostic Diagnostics 1. Click the icon. The dialog box appears. a serial server. 2. Select the option: 3. In the drop-down box select the specific serial server you want to check. Start 4.

  • Page 44: Testing A Virtual Com Port

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers TESTING A VIRTUAL COM PORT 1. Loopback the serial port (i.e. connect TD to RD). Diagnostics Diagnostics 2. Click the icon. The dialog box appears. a virtual communications port 3. Select the option: 4. In the drop-down box select the specific COM port you want to check. Start 5.

  • Page 45: Chapter 7. Description Of Serial Server Properties

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers CHAPTER 7. DESCRIPTION OF SERIAL SERVER PROPERTIES The following serial server properties are ordered alphabetically to assist you in finding the information you need. Baud Rate is the communication speed of the link between the serial server and the device attached to its serial port.
  • Page 46 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers Delimiter 1, Delimiter 2 and Delimiter Removal Delimiters and Delimiter Removal enable you to control how characters received on a serial port are sent across the network. Delimiters are ASCII characters specified by the user when configuring the serial server. The serial server takes action when it recognizes the specified character(s) on its serial port.
  • Page 47 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers Flow Control determines the type of handshaking used to control sending and receiving of messages. Options include No Flow Control, Hardware Flow Control (RTS/CTS) and Software Flow Control (XON/XOFF). The Flow Control setting must match the requirements of the serial device connected. Note: Select No Flow Control when setting the port as RS-422 or RS-485 4-wire.
  • Page 48 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Click and then click . Change the parameters to the following: IP Address = 169.254.102.1 Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway = 169.254.102.100 Figure 7.2 TCP/IP Properties Use the Vlinx Manager software to search for, discover, and configure the unit. Method Two: Change serial server’s network setting to match your PC using Console Mode: a.
  • Page 49 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers Re-configure the serial server’s network settings to an address within the range of your PC’s network setting. For example, if your PC is configured to the following settings: IP Address = 192.168.0.1 Network Mask = 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway = 192.168.0.100 Configure the serial server to: IP Address = 192.168.0.50 Network Mask = 255.255.255.0...
  • Page 50 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers The MAC Address is a hardware level address of the serial server that cannot be changed. It is assigned in the factory. Every Ethernet device manufactured has its own unique MAC address. The MAC address of each serial server is printed on the device's label. The MAC address of each device is shown in the Serial Server Information Table.
  • Page 51 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers Serial Interface Modes. 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 115.2 kbaud over short distances (typically 50 feet). Typically uses DB-9 connectors but terminals are also used on BB-VESP211 serial servers.
  • Page 52 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers For a Class D network (IP addresses 224.0.0.0 through 239.255.255.255) and Class E Networks (IP addresses 240.0.0.0 through 255.255.255.255) the subnet mask is ignored. BB-VESP211 serial servers come from the factory with a default subnet mask value of: 255.255.255.0 TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) provides reliable connection-oriented network communication with error checking.

  • Page 53: Chapter 8. Appendices

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers CHAPTER 8. APPENDICES APPENDIX A: DEFAULT SERVER SETTINGS Setting Default Value Server Name Model number Serial Number Printed on the label 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 255.255.0.0...

  • Page 54: Appendix B: Product Specifications

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers APPENDIX B: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Hardware & Device Serial Server Included Accessories CD with Vlinx Manager software for: Windows XP (32/64 bit), 2003 Server (32/64 bit), Vista (32/64 bit), 2008 Server (32/64 bit), 7 (32/64 bit) Optional Cable Model# 232NM9, null modem crossover cable for DTE to DTE...

  • Page 55: Controls, Indicators And Connector Specifications

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND 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). Hold in for more than 10 seconds to reset to factory defaults.

  • Page 56: Network Specifications

    BB-VESP211x 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 VESP211x update Network 10/100 Mbps Auto-detecting 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Communications Network Physical Ethernet...

  • Page 57: Tcp/Udp Ports Table

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers TCP/UDP PORTS TABLE Port Description Comments 80/tcp Always open for the web server. This port is used for configuration of the device using a web browser. This port is always open no matter how you configure the device.
  • Page 58 BB-VESP211x Serial Servers 68/udp This port is open when the This port is used if you configure the device for DHCP network mode is DHCP. mode (as opposed to Static IP). It is used to communicate with the DHCP server. This should only be used inside of a firewall or NAT.

  • Page 59: Appendix C: Dimensional Diagram

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers APPENDIX C: DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAM Figure C.1 BB-VESP211x Serial Server Dimensional Diagram (inches / millimeters)

  • Page 60: Appendix D: Connector Pinouts

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers APPENDIX D: CONNECTOR PINOUTS DB9M CONNECTOR DB9M Pin RS-232 Direction (RS-232) RS-422/485 4-Wire RS-485 2-Wire Input RDA (-) Input RDB (+) Output TDB (+) Data B (+) Output TDA (-) Data A (-) Input Output Input TERMINAL BLOCK Terminal RS-422 RS-485...

  • Page 61: Standard Ethernet Cable Rj-45 Pin-Out

    BB-VESP211x Serial Servers Note 1: In RS-422 mode, TX lines are outputs and RX lines are inputs. Connect the serial server TDB(+) line to the RDB(+) line of the serial device, and the serial server TDA(-) to the RDA(-) of the serial device. Note 2: Ground is signal ground and provides a common mode reference for the RS-422 Receiver and Transmitters.

  • Page 62: Advantech Technical Support

    ABOUT THIS M ANUAL 2019 Advantech. All rights reserved. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of Advantech. Advantech assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear in this document.

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