Plug the Type A (flat) end of the USB cable into the USB port located in the back of your PC or ® into an available USB port on a standard hub or into an Inside Out Networks Hubport . Plug the Type B (square) end of the USB cable into the Edgeport.
Plug the Type A (flat) end of the USB cable into the USB port located in the back of your PC or into an available USB port on a standard hub or into an Inside Out Networks Hubport. Plug the Type B (square) end of the USB cable into the Edgeport.
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Configuring the DIP Switches Two Position Switch The two position DIP switch, located on the back panel, connects the signal ground to chassis ground. IMPORTANT: Do not connect signal ground DS1: hON signal ground short to chassis to chassis ground on more than one location in ground order to prevent ground loops and potentially high iOFF...
Plug the Type A (flat) end of the USB cable into the USB port located in the back of your PC or into an available USB port on a standard hub or into an Inside Out Networks Hubport. Plug the Type B (square) end of the USB cable into the Edgeport.
Plug the Type A (flat) end of the USB cable into the USB port located in the back of your PC or into an available USB port on a standard hub or into an Inside Out Networks Hubport. Plug the Type B (square) end of the USB cable into the Edgeport.
Plug the Type A (flat) end of the USB cable into the USB port located in the back of your PC or into an available USB port on a standard hub or into an Inside Out Networks Hubport. Plug the Type B (square) end of the USB cable into the Edgeport.
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Configuring the Port Flags The Edgeport/4s MEI and Edgeport/8s MEI, which support RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485, are configured using the Edgeport Utility program. Before configuring, make sure that the drivers have been installed and that the device is connected to your computer. Open edgeport.exe, select the Edgeport that you want to configure, and click on the Port Flag Configuration button.
Drivers downloaded from our web site may be pending certification. If so, Windows 2000 will display a warning: Digital Signature Not Found. Click “Yes” to continue with driver installation. If you click “No” you will need to contact Inside Out Networks Technical Support (512-306- 0600) before installing your USB Plus Series product.
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For Windows NT 4.0 Because Microsoft does not support USB in NT4.0, Inside Out Networks supplies a set of USB drivers that will be installed along with the necessary Edgeport drivers. NOTE: You must install the drivers using an account that has administrative privileges! To install the USB stack and Edgeport drivers: 1) Insert the “Edgeport Driver”...
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Interpreting the System Status Light For All Edgeports except the Edgeport/1i Red This light signifies a loss of USB communication with the host. If the loss is due to unplugging the unit, when it is reconnected the light will blink red a few moments before turning green.
Mounting Diagrams For all Edgeports except the Edgeport/1i Rack Mount Kit* Under-Shelf Mounting Bracket* *Nuts, bolts, and screws are not included. Edgeport Industrial Installation Guide (90000409 Rev. C) – Page 11...
The Edgeport Utility Program For all Windows Operating Systems The Edgeport configuration utility program (edgeport.exe) allows you to manage the serial ports of your Edgeport product. Note that with Windows NT you must have administrative privileges in order to change the COM port settings. For more information, see the Support section at www.ionetworks.com.
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• Configure - Reassign the physical port on your device to any available Windows COM port number from 1 to 255 and give your device a user friendly Device Name. This capability is particularly helpful if you have more than one device. •...
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Remap Baud: (All operating systems - 930 and TI based Edgeport) Setting the baud rate to 1200 baud will result in 230400 baud Ignore Flush: (Windows NT/2K/XP 930 and TI) If an application sends IRP_MJ_FLUSH_BUFFERS it will be ignored. Excerpt from Microsoft documentation: Drivers of devices with internal caches for data and drivers that maintain internal buffers for data must handle this request.
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If the receiver is active then do not complete this read. The problem is that the Edgeport buffers the RX bytes and we poll the driver. If we do not receive any bytes in 200ms we may report an erroneous event even if there are available bytes in the Edgeport device or driver. •...
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The Version tab allows you to check the file information pertaining to the software. The Advanced tab allows you to do the following: • Uninstall the drivers. • Enable Event Logging – Place event messages in system event log. • Configure how COM ports will be assigned.
Understanding Hubs Hubs, critical components in the USB architecture, are wiring concentrators that enable the attachment of multiple devices, thus converting a single attachment point into multiple attachment points. USB architecture allows a cascaded multiple hub configuration with certain power limitations (explained later in this section).
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EN 55022 Class B According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN (1994 w/A1 1995) 45014 Test Specification Requirement Manufacturer’s Name: EN55024 Inside Out Networks Electrostatic EN61000-4-2 +4 kV contact Discharge +8kV air Manufacturer’s Address: Radiated Immunity EN61000-4-3 3 V/m 7004 Bee Caves Rd.
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Inside Out Networks A Digi International Company 7004 Bee Caves Road Building 3, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78746 512-306-0600 ph 512-306-0694 fax www.ionetworks.com info@ionetworks.com Digi Europe: +49-231-9747-0 Digi Hong Kong: +852-2833-1008 Digi North America: 877-912-3444 Edgeport Industrial Installation Guide (90000409 Rev. C) – Page 20...
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