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- Page 1 Xantech Corporation, 13100 Telfair Avenue, Second Floor Sylmar, CA 91342-3573 Sales: 800.843.5465 • Fax: 818.362.9506...
- Page 2 Xantech Corporation 13100 Telfair Avenue, Second Floor Sylmar, CA 91342-3573 Sales: 800.843.5465 • Fax: 818.362.9506 © Xantech– September 2004 Xantech Corporation, 13100 Telfair Avenue, Second Floor Sylmar, CA 91342-3573 Sales: 800.843.5465 • Fax: 818.362.9506...
- Page 3 2004 Xantech No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photography, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system without written consent. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of Xantech Corporation.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
MANAGER SOFTWARE ...17 ...17 OFTWARE NSTALLATION Automatic Installation ...17 Manual Installation ...17 Table of Contents CHAPTER 4: USING XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 MANAGER ...21 CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE XTRALINK IP PROPERTIES ...31 ...10 ESET WITCH ...16 OUTS CHAPTER 6: INSTALLING VIRTUAL COM PORTS ...43 Updating an Existing Installation...19... - Page 5 PORT WITH ...49 ANAGER COM P EMOVING THE IRTUAL ORT USING EVICE CHAPTER 8: UPGRADING THE XTRALINK IP FIRMWARE ...53 ...53 OWNLOADING THE IRMWARE XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 M PGRADING Preparing the Software...53 Upgrading the Firmware ...54 CHAPTER 9: USING CONSOLE MODE ...55 ...55...
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Page 6: Table Of Figures
Front View of the ...9 Figure 6. Indicator Lights ...10 Figure 7. Top View of the XTRALINK IP and (when mounted vertically)...11 Figure 8. The Console Mode (Server) Screen in the HyperTerminal Window...12 Figure 9. The XTRALINK IP Serial Port Connector...13 Figure 10. -
Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction
Ports (COM & LPT) . Virtual COM port provides access to any of the ports on the XTRALINK IP and, like any other serial port (legacy, PCI, USB or PCMCIA) on the computer. Any program running on the computer and using Windows-based COM ports... -
Page 8: Direct Ip Mode
TCP/IP or UDP/IP Direct IP socket programs to communicate with the asynchronous serial ports on XTRALINK IP . In this type of application the configured as a TCP or UDP server. The socket program running on the PC establishes a communication connection with the The data is sent directly to and from the serial port on the server. -
Page 9: Xtralink Ip Quick Start Guide
, install the XTRALINK Introduction Step 1: Open the XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 Manager automatically search for any reachable XTRALINK IP DEVICES. A list of all XTRALINK IP connected to the LAN will appear in the window. XTRALINK IP List... -
Page 10: Install Virtual Com Ports On Pc
XTRALINK IP Step 4: Communications with the serial device should now be operational. Chapter 1 Introduction Install Virtual COM XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 HyperTerminal , and to match Flow Control Introduction Chapter 1... -
Page 11: Chapter 2: Making The Hardware Connections
The XTRALINK IP is XTRALINK IP Module Power supply This Operation Manual Supplemental Operation Manual CD-ROM disc with manual, XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 Manager Virtual Driver 98/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0 Figure 5. Front View of the XTRALINK IP... -
Page 12: Reset Button
ON position the XTRALINK IP enters configuration of the (using an RS-232 connection XTRALINK IP through the serial port on the XTRALINK IP) from a PC running a terminal program such as HyperTerminal enters Console Mode Console Mode HyperTerminal program window. The serial port settings must be 8-N- 1 at 9600 baud. -
Page 13: Xtralink Ip /Port Operational Modes
Console Mode Configuration Menu by connecting its RS-232 serial port to the XTRALINK IP serial port or Serial Port 1. Since the computer is a DTE device, and the serial ports are configured as DTEs (with DB-9M connectors), a null modem crossover cable must be used. -
Page 14: Xtralink Ip Serial Port Connector Pin-Outs
Figure 10. Internal Setting to Select RS-485 Bias (For more information on RS-485 Receiver Biasing, see XantechRS- 422/485 Application Note available at www.xantech.com) Chapter 2 XTRALINK IP Serial Port Connector Pin-outs XTRALINK IP Pin-outs for RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 operation are shown below. DB-9M... -
Page 15: Chapter 3: Installing The Xtralink Ip Iprs23202 Manager Software
The Windows-based XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 Manager software makes configuration fast and easy. If using COM Port Windows, installing the XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 Manager software and setting up virtual COM ports to configure the recommended. Software Installation XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 MANAGER software •... -
Page 16: Updating An Existing Installation
IPRS23202 → XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 Manager As soon as the will initiate XTRALINK IP List on the network. software Figure 18. XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 Manager Displaying all Remove all installed components the new software. Install XTRALINK IP is not already connected to the network or... -
Page 17: Chapter 4: Using Xtralink Ip Iprs23202 Manager
. To run the Step 3 XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 Manager, click: Windows Desktop Start → Programs → Xantech→ IPRS23202 → XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 Manager As soon as the XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 Manager will initiate and after a few seconds the Searching Server... -
Page 18: Software Overview
– allows the Status Bar (at the bottom of the screen to be viewable or hidden • – allows the position of the split between the Icons pane and Split the Virtual COM List / XTRALINK IP List panes to be dragged horizontally using the mouse • Allows you to Exit... -
Page 19: Status Bar
Monitor Port Status using icons located in the left window. XTRALINK IP / Virtual COM Lists To make management of lists of XTRALINK IP easier, lists can be sorted by clicking on any tab heading. Scrolling bars facilitate scrolling through long lists. -
Page 20: Configure Server Properties
After eight seconds a dialogue box will ask whether you want to search for all reachable servers again. Figure 27. The Server Search Dialogue Box While the XTRALINK IP is searching for all reachable servers the following dialogue box appears: Chapter 4... - Page 21 USING XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 MANAGER USING XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 MANAGER Figure 28. The Search XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 MANAGER Dialogue Box After that port has been updated you may want to re-enter Server to verify the changes have taken effect, or to Properties view/change the configuration of other ports.
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Page 22: Description Of The Server Properties
When enabled, the a DHCP request to the DHCP server, which will assign a dynamic IP address, net mask, and gateway to the Figure 30. XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 Manager Server Properties Window . A new of up to 16 characters can be entered. If more... -
Page 23: Ip Address
Ethernet connection or power is removed. The host (client) communication software requests a connection to the specific IP address of the XTRALINK IP . If the DHCP reassigns a different IP address the software will not be able to communicate with the hardware. -
Page 24: Flow Control
Ethernet port. If only Delimiter 1 is set (Delimiter 2 is zero or blank), upon receiving Delimiter 1 the XTRALINK IP will put all the data in the serial buffer in an Ethernet packet and send it out the Ethernet port. -
Page 25: Tcp/Udp Port
RS-485 serial port on the server. Connection At When the field is set to Connection Mode , this field becomes active, allowing the XTRALINK IP heartbeat) Chapter 5 Server Properties Configuration Max Connection , the port number... - Page 26 After eight seconds a dialogue box will ask whether you want to search for all reachable servers again. Figure 35. The Server Search Dialogue Box While the XTRALINK IP is searching for all reachable servers the following dialogue box appears: Figure 36. The Search XTRALINK IP IPRS23202...
- Page 27 Server Properties Configuration Figure 38. The Web Server Page If you leave any Web Server page without saving, any changes you have made will be ignored. Chapter 5 Server Properties Configuration Chapter 5...
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Page 28: Chapter 6: Installing Virtual Com Ports
TCP or UDP Server. XTRALINK IP Virtual COM Port Installation Step 1: From the , click: Windows Desktop Start → Programs → Xantech→ IPRS23202 MANAGER Servers → Install Virtual COM window will appear. Search Setup Step 2: Select the Search all reachable servers Figure 39. -
Page 29: Matching The Xtralink Ip And Virtual Com Port Settings
The must be set to match. Chapter 6 Installing Virtual COM Port Matching the XTRALINK IP and Virtual COM Port Settings The settings of the virtual COM ports in the XTRALINK IP Configuration Menu match, the virtual COM ports will not work. - Page 30 Installing Virtual COM Port Figure 44. Virtual Com Port Properties Window Step 4: Click the Configuration Port Settings allows the settings to be changed if necessary. Click keep the existing settings. Step 5: Click to change the settings. Use Refresh Manager if Windows does not auto refresh.
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Page 31: Chapter 7: Removing Virtual Com Ports
Step 2: In the XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 Manager tab. Highlight the mapped COM port Virtual COM List number to be removed. Figure 45. The XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 Manager Window Chapter 7 Removing Virtual COM Ports Uninstall Virtual COM feature in the Programs file. - Page 32 Systems Properties the Device Manager dialogue click the to expand. LPT) Figure 48. The Device Manager Window Step 4: Highlight XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 MANAGER (COM #) removed and click the tab at the top of window, then Action click Uninstall .
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Page 33: Downloading The Firmware
XTRALINK IP serial port or using a virtual COM port. If connecting directly to a computer serial port, use a null modem cable between the Computer RS-232 port and the XTRALINK IP serial port or Port 1. Preparing the Software... -
Page 34: Chapter 9: Using Console Mode
Before the XTRALINK IP is installed on a LAN the be used to change the settings from the defaults. The shipped in the . Connect a crossover (null modem) cable RS-232 Mode between the COM port on the computer and the appropriate serial port... -
Page 35: Using A Password
Step 5: Once all the changes have been made move to the screen, select Configuration Save Figure 52. Saving and Restarting the Configuration The restart message will appear. Step 6: Select to save changes. This is necessary to write the settings to the server. -
Page 36: Chapter 10: Using The Web Server
Figure 53. The Web Server Page Chapter 10 Using the Web Server from any XTRALINK IP into the XTRALINK IP Enter key . The Using the Web Server Navigate and change properties as required using the mouse and keyboard. -
Page 37: Chapter 11: Using Telnet
ON XTRALINK IP position (Console mode), switch them to the OFF position. The XTRALINK IP will revert to the operational mode it was in before the switches were all set to ON. , click , then... -
Page 38: Navigating The Configuration Menu
The XTRALINK IP must be in RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 mode before you can Telnet to it and access the configuration screens. If it was last configured in Console mode you may not be able to access it using Telnet. In this case use XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 Manager, Console Mode or Web Server for configuration. -
Page 39: Appendix A: Rs-232 Connections
120VAC/60Hz, Europe/United Kingdom 220/240VAC/50Hz) Manual: Paper copy of this manual, PDF available CD-ROM disc: XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 Manager and Virtual COM Driver software for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0 3.35 x 4.5 x 0.90 in (8.5 x 11.5 x 2.3 cm) Power... - Page 40 Console Mode: Using RS-232 with VT100 emulation (All Options Switches ON Telnet Mode: Using HyperTerminal with VT100 emulation XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 Manager: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP or NT software Web Server: Using a standard web browser such as Internet Explorer RS-232 Connections...
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Page 41: Xtralink Ip Db-9 Pin Outs In Rs-232 Mode
RS-232 Connections Figure 60. Dimensional Diagram of the XTRALINK IP RS-232 Connections XTRALINK IP DB-9 Pin-outs in RS-232 Mode RS-232 Signal Name Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Signal Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Indicator Figure 61. -
Page 42: Rs-232 Straight-Through Cable Connections
RS-232 Straight-through Cable Connections In the RS-232 mode, the ’s ports are configured as DTEs XTRALINK IP like a computer. If the device connected to the configured as a DCE use a straight through cable wired as shown below: RS-232 Signal Names... -
Page 43: Rs-232 Dte Loopback Connections
Server settings. The CD connection is needed by some terminal programs to simulate Carrier. RS-232 Connections RS-422 Connections XTRALINK IP DB-9 Pin-outs in RS-422 Mode is set for RTS/CTS, Transmit Data B (+) Transmit Data A (−) Request to Send B (+) Request to Send A (−) - Page 44 RS-422 Receiver and Transmitters. The RS-422 mode can be used for full duplex 4-wire RS-485 operation provided that the XTRALINK IP is acting as a sole master connecting to all the slave devices, and all slave devices share the Receive signal lines to the master.
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Page 45: Appendix C: Rs-485 Connections
Data B line as positive relative to Data A during a Mark state before enabling the transmitter, and after transmitting before tri-stating. If an RS-485 device does not XTRALINK IP IPRS23202 Managerond, try swapping the Data B and Data A lines. -
Page 46: Appendix D: Network Connections
Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-out RJ-45 Pin Signal Wire Color White-Green Green White-Orange Not used Blue Not used White-Blue Orange Not used White-Brown Not used Brown Figure 73. Pin-out for a Standard Ethernet Cable Network Connections Crossover Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-out RJ-45 Pin Network Connections RJ-45 Pin... - Page 47 Xantech Corporation 13100 Telfair Avenue, Second Floor Sylmar, CA 91342-3573 Sales: 800.843.5465 • Fax: 818.362.9506 © Xantech– September 2004 Part No. 08900795 Rev. A...