Playcore Colorado time systems SE-001 User Manual

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SE-001
Serial Extender
User Guide
F966
Rev. 20120821
Customer Service Department

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  • Page 1 SE-001 Serial Extender User Guide F966 Rev. 20120821 Customer Service Department...
  • Page 2 www.coloradotime.com Email: customerservice@coloradotime.com Phone: 970-667-1000, x256 Toll Free U.S. /Canada 800-287-0653, x256 Fax: 970-667-1032...
  • Page 3 Colorado Time Systems Corporate Office 1551 East 11th Street Loveland, CO 80537 USA Sales : 1-800-279-0111 x 250 or +1 970-667-1000 x 250 Service: 1-800-287-0653 x256 or +1 970-667-1000 x256 Service Fax: 970-667-1032 Web: www.coloradotime.com Email: customerservice@coloradotime.com Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Pictures and illustrations may not accurately depict your version.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SE-001 Product User Manual Contents SE-001 ................................. 1 Power: ................................1 Ports: ................................1 LEDs: ................................2 Dip Switch: ..............................2 1: Device A or B ............................2 2: Link USB and RS232..........................2 3: Link Test ..............................2 4: Restore Factory Defaults ........................3 5: Program Mode ............................
  • Page 6: Power

    The SE-001 is a device that can be used to extend a standard COM port or a USB serial port over long distances, up to 4000’, over a high speed RS-485 link. The device does not alter the data in any way, but does allow for different baud rates and port settings for each connection.
  • Page 7: Leds

    LEDs: LEDs are numbered left to right. 1. RS485: Flashes on RS485 data traffic 2. RS232: Flashes on RS232 data traffic 3. USB: Flashes on USB data traffic 4. CPU: Flashes when powered on and operating normally Dip Switch: Down is active, up is inactive. They are numbered left to right, and the number is under the switch. 1: Device A or B Implements the correct crossover between the devices that are linked.
  • Page 8: 4: Restore Factory Defaults

    To use, set both devices to TEST mode by setting dip switch 3 down, and connect and power the devices via the RS485 cable. The RS485 LED will be solid on during TEST mode. Each device will send a packet every .5s. The receive device will flash the USB LED when it receives the packet, and the TEST device will flash the RS232 LED when it sends the data.
  • Page 9 4. From the Device drop down box, select ‘Serial Extender’. a. Select the correct COM port. b. The Attached Product should fill in automatically if detected. If not, please check that you have the correct COM port. Notice the Firmware version, and the Current Baud Rates have all filled in.
  • Page 10: Uploading Firmware

    a. The ‘Current Baud Rate’ will update with what is read back from the device 7. Move dip switch 5 to the up position before unplugging the device. Changes are not saved until you exit program mode. Uploading Firmware You will need a Firmware file, available only from Colorado Time Systems. If you are having problems with this device, please contact Customer Support first.
  • Page 12: Appendix A: Finding Com Port Numbers

    5. Click on the tab, Firmware Reprogramming 6. You may either drag the *.SEF file into the Firmware file box, or click ‘Select File’ and navigate to the *.SEF firmware file. 7. Click ‘Start Upload’ and the file will be uploaded and programmed to the SE-001.
  • Page 13: Method 2

    Method 2 1. Right-Click on ‘Computer’ or ‘My Computer’ from the desktop or start menu 2. Select ‘Manage’ 3. In the left Pane, select ‘Device Manager’. 4. In the right pane, expand the Port tree, and find the USB Serial Port (COM xx). 5.

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