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  • Page 1 Ethernet Serial Servers BB-VESR90x series USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: 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 3: Table Of Contents

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers CONTENTS About This Manual ....................i Introduction ......................1 About BB-VESR90x Serial Servers ..............2 BB-VESR90x Serial Server Models .............2 BB-VESR90x Serial Server Features ............3 Vlinx Manager Configuration Software ............3 BB-VESR90x Serial Server Hardware ............4 Package Checklist ....................4 LED Indicators (BB-VESR90x) ..............4 Link LED ..................
  • Page 4 BB-VESR90x Serial Servers Initiating a Hardware Reset on the Serial Server .........18 Reloading Factory Defaults .................18 Definitions: Serial Server Properties ..............19 Baud Rate ......................19 Character Count ....................19 Configuration Files ..................19 Data/Parity/Stop ....................20 Default Gateway ....................20 Delimiter 1 ................20 Delimiter 2 ................20 Delimiter Removal ..............
  • Page 5 BB-VESR901 ............Error! Bookmark not defined. DB9 Male ................42 BB-VESR902D ............Error! Bookmark not defined. DB9 Male ................44 Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-out ........45 ADVANTECH TECHNICAL SUPPORT ...............46 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS ..........46 FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ......47 CERTIFICATIONS ....................48...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Vlinx BB-VESR90x Serial Server. This product has been manufactured to the highest standards of quality and performance to ensure your complete satisfaction. Model BB-VESR902D Serial Server...

  • Page 7: About Bb-Vesr90X Serial Servers

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers ABOUT BB-VESR90X SERIAL SERVERS BB-VESR90x 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. BB-VESR90x Serial Servers feature a 10BaseT or 100BaseTX copper network media.

  • Page 8: Bb-Vesr90X Serial Server Features

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers BB-VESR90X SERIAL SERVER FEATURES • Multi-interface serial ports • 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 • Configuration done via network or direct serial connection •...

  • Page 9: Bb-Vesr90X Serial Server Hardware

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers BB-VESR90X SERIAL SERVER HARDW ARE BB-VESR90x Serial Servers are enclosed in DIN rail mountable enclosures and feature LED indicators, power, Ethernet and serial connectors and a recessed mode switch. BB-VESR90x Serial Server models are DIN rail mountable. PACKAGE CHECKLIST BB-VESR90x Serial Servers ship with the following items included: •...

  • Page 10: Serial Port Leds

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers SERIAL PORT LEDS Model BB-VESR901 serial server features one serial port. Model BB-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 11: Serial Port Connectors

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers Ethernet Connector Note: Refer to Appendix D for connection pin-outs. SERIAL PORT CONNECTORS BB-VESR90x Serial Servers serial port connector configurations (depending on model): • Model BB-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 12: Power Connector

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers POW ER CONNECTOR The power connector is a 5.08 mm, 2-position pluggable terminal block. Power Connection MOUNTING HARDW ARE BB-VESR90x 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 13: Serial Server Setup And Connections

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers SERIAL SERVER SETUP AND CONNECTIONS This section describes how to set up and connect BB-VESR90x 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 14: Connecting Bb-Vesr90X Serial Servers To Serial Devices

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers CONNECTING BB-VESR90X SERIAL SERVERS TO SERIAL DEVICES BB-VESR90x 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 15: Connecting The Bb-Vesr901X

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers CONNECTING THE BB-VESR901 The BB-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 16: Connecting The Bb-Vesr902D

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers CONNECTING THE BB-VESR902D The BB-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. The BB-VESR902D is a DTE. If the serial device is a DTE, use a null modem (cross-over) cable.

  • Page 17: Connecting Bb-Vesr90X Serial Servers To A Network

    CONFIGURING WITH VLINX MANAGER BB-VESR90x 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...
  • Page 18 BB-VESR90x Serial Servers The Vlinx Manager Discovery window appears. Vlinx Manager Discovery Window Configure your serial server as required. Note: For more information on configuration options, refer to Section 4: Description of Serial Server Properties.
  • Page 19 BB-VESR90x Serial Servers CONFIGURING WITH THE W EB INTERFACE BB-VESR90x 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 20: Configuring Bb-Vesr90X Via Serial Port (Console Mode)

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers CONFIGURING BB-VESR90X 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 21: Bb-Vesr90X Serial Server Operational Connections

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers BB-VESR90X SERIAL SERVER OPERATIONAL CONNECTIONS BB-VESR90x Serial Servers can operate in Direct IP, Virtual COM Port and Paired Modes. USING BB-VESR90X 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 22: Using Bb-Vesr90X Serial Servers In Virtual Com Port Mode

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers USING BB-VESR90X 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 23: Initiating A Hardware Reset On The Serial Server

    BB-VESR90x 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 24: Definitions: Serial Server Properties

    BB-VESR90x 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 25: Data/Parity/Stop

    BB-VESR90x 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 26: How Delimiters Work

    BB-VESR90x 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 27: Firmware Version

    BB-VESR90x 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 28: Ip Address

    BB-VESR90x 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 29 BB-VESR90x 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 30: Link Status

    BB-VESR90x 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 31: Paired Mode

    BB-VESR90x 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 32: Serial Interface Modes

    BB-VESR90x 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 BB-VESR901.

  • Page 33: Server Serial Port Number

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers SERVER SERIAL PORT NUMBER The Server Serial Port Number of the currently selected port is shown in this field. • Model BB-VESR901 serial server features one serial port. • Model BB-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 34: Tcp (Transmission Control Protocol)

    BB-VESR90x 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 35: Vcom (Virtual Com Port)

    BB-VESR90x 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 36: 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 37: Diagnostics

    BB-VESR90x 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 38: Testing A Serial Server Connection

    BB-VESR90x 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 39: Testing A Virtual Com Port

    BB-VESR90x 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 40: Appendix A: Default Server Settings

    BB-VESR90x 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 41: Appendix B: General Specifications

    BB-VESR90x 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 42: Controls, Indicators & Connector Specifications

    BB-VESR90x 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 43: Serial Interface Specifications

    BB-VESR90x 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 44: Network Specifications

    BB-VESR90x 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 BB-VESR90x update Network 10/100 Mbps auto detecting, Communications 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Network Physical Ethernet IEEE 802.3 auto detecting &...

  • Page 45: Appendix C: Dimensional Diagrams

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers APPENDIX C: DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAM S Dimensional Diagram of Model BB-VESR901 Serial Server...
  • Page 46 BB-VESR90x Serial Servers Dimensional Diagram of Model BB-VESR902D Serial Server...

  • Page 47: Appendix D: Connector Pinouts

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers APPENDIX D: CONNECTOR PINOUTS BB-VESR901 DB9 MALE DB9M Pin Direction RS-232 Input Input Output Output Input Output Input Input...
  • Page 48 BB-VESR90x Serial Servers TERMINAL BLOCK RS-422/485 RS-485 Terminal 4-Wire 2-Wire TDA (-) Data A (-) TDB (+) Data B (+) RDA (-) RDB (+)

  • Page 49: Bb-Vesr902D

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers BB-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 50: Standard Ethernet Cable Rj-45 Pin-Out

    BB-VESR90x 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 51: Advantech Technical Support

    BB-VESR90x Serial Servers ADVANTECH TECHNICAL SUPPORT USA/Canada: 1 (800) 346-3119 (Ottawa IL USA 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. Always observe the following precautions when installing or handling these kinds of products: Do not remove unit from its protective packaging until ready to install.

  • Page 52: Fcc Radio Frequency Interference Statement

    BB-VESR90x 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 53: 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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