KERN YKI-01 Version 1.1 2021-03 Operating instructions Ethernet interface Contents Scope of delivery ..................... 3 Use ..........................3 Connecting the adapter ................... 4 Configuration ......................4 Software Installation ....................4 Integration into the network ..................5 Use with a virtual COM port ..................8 Use as a TCP Server ....................
RS232 Ethernet Adapter Mains adapter 4x adhesive feet Quick instructions (original, English) in paper format KERN Operating 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 an Ethernet network.
Manager”. The following steps install this software on your computer. Download from website: https://www.moxa.com/support/support_home.aspx?isSearchShow=1 ⇒ Extract and run the executable file (exe) you will find there. Installation requires administrator privileges. ⇒ Confirm the installation dialogue boxes with “Next”. Finish installation. YKI-01-BA-e-2111...
In the following example, the address 10.0.12.34 has been selected for the adapter. The NPort administrator software makes it possible to fix the IP address of the adapter via the ARP protocol. The program needs Adminstrator privileges for this. YKI-01-BA-e-2111...
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MAC address with the MAC address on the reverse of the adapter. Once located, the adapter will also appear in the program's main window: ⇒ Right-click on the new entry (here “No. 1”) and select “Assign IP address”. YKI-01-BA-e-2111...
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Confirm the entry by pressing “OK“. The IP address is assigned. The new IP address appears in the main window: If the NPort Administrator Software is run without administrator privileges, assigning an IP address is usually not possible. YKI-01-BA-e-2111...
After configuring the adapter, a virtual COM port must be installed and assigned to the adapter. Proceed as follows: ⇒ From the directory map on the left in the main window, select the entry "COM Mapping”. ⇒ Click on “add” in the tools menu: YKI-01-BA-e-2111...
(server) in the network to which the application can connect. To install and configure a virtual COM port, please follow these steps. ⇒ Double click on the entry with the adapter to be configured. This will open the “Configuration” dialogue box: YKI-01-BA-e-2111...
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Activate the “Modify” check box. ⇒ Select the entry to be modified (Port 1) and click on the “Settings” button. The “Operating Mode” dialogue box will open: ⇒ From the “Operating Mode” list, select “TCP Server Mode”. The possible configuration settings will change: YKI-01-BA-e-2111...
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Depending on the application, you may now be able to retrieve the measurement data at the IP address and port number used. You can run a quick test using a terminal program such as “telnet” (pre-installed up to Microsoft Windows XP) or “PuTTY”: YKI-01-BA-e-2111...
Check to see if the previous points apply and whether the RS-232 produced. settings of the application and/or the TCP server match the settings of The measuring device the measurement device. does not respond to commands. If you are unable to remedy the error, please contact your supplier. YKI-01-BA-e-2111...