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Page 2 CoBox-FL/CoBox-FL-IAP User Guide Part Number 900-285 Revision E 8/03...
Page 3: Copyright And Trademark
Copyright and Trademark © 2003, Lantronix. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be transmitted or reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Lantronix. Printed in the United States of America.
Page 4: Disclaimer And Revisions
Changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by Lantronix will void the user's authority to operate this device.
Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity (according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and BS 7514) Manufacturer’s Name & Address: Lantronix, 15353 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA Declares that the following product: Product Name Model: CoBox-FL/CoBox-FL-IAP Device Server Conforms to the following standards or other normative documents:...
Page 6: Warranty
Lantronix, freight prepaid. Upon verification of warranty, Lantronix will -- at its option -- repair or replace the product and return it to the customer freight prepaid. No services are handled at the customer's site under this warranty. This warranty is voided if the customer uses the product in an unauthorized or improper way, or in an environment for which it was not designed.
Page 7: Sales Offices
Sales Offices The Americas 15353 Barranca Parkway Irvine, CA 92618, USA Phone: (949) 450-7227 Fax: (949) 450-7231 sales@lantronix.com France 2 Rue Hélène Boucher 78280 Guyancourt France Tel: +33 1 39 30 41 74 Fax: +33 1 39 30 41 73 europesud@lantronix.com...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Table of Contents 1. Introduction........................1-1 1.1 CoBox-FL ......................1-1 1.2 CoBox-FL-IAP Device Server................1-2 1.2.1 Industrial Automation Protocols ............1-3 1.3 Network Protocols ....................1-4 1.3.1 Packing Algorithm................1-4 1.3.2 IP Address................... 1-4 1.3.3 Port Number..................1-4 1.4 Serial Interface....................1-5 1.4.1 Channel 1 ....................
Page 9 Contents 2.4.2 Assign IP Address and Network Class..........2-6 2.4.3 Test the IP Address................2-7 2.4.4 Add the Unit to the Manage List ............2-8 2.4.5 Opening a Configuration Window ............2-10 2.5 ARP and Telnet ....................2-11 2.6 Serial Port Login ....................2-12 3. Configuring the Unit ......................3-1 3.1 Configuring via Web Browser................3-1 3.2 Using DeviceInstaller ..................3-2 3.3 Web Manager Page .....................3-4...
Page 10 Contents 3.8 Security Settings ....................3-24 3.8.1 Disable SNMP .................. 3-24 3.8.2 SNMP Community Name ..............3-24 3.8.3 Disable Telnet Setup ................. 3-25 3.8.4 Disable TFTP Firmware Upgrade............. 3-25 3.8.5 Disable Port 77FE (Hex)..............3-25 3.8.6 Disable Web Server ................3-25 3.8.7 Enable Enhanced Password ..............
Page 11 Contents 8.3 Setup Records......................8-7 8.3.1 Channel Parameters................8-8 8.3.2 Interface Mode ..................8-9 8.3.3 Baud Rate ..................8-10 8.3.4 Flow Control ..................8-10 8.3.5 Connect Mode ...................8-11 8.3.6 Disconnect Mode................8-12 8.3.7 Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing)............8-13 8.3.8 Pack Control..................8-13 8.4 IP Addresses ......................8-14 8.4.1 Network Portion ................8-14 8.4.2 Subnet Portion ...................8-14 8.4.3 Host Portion..................8-15 8.4.4 Network Address................8-15...
Page 12 Figure 9 - Devices in a Group....................2-9 Figure 10 - Device Management Window................2-10 Figure 11 - Lantronix Web-Manager ..................3-4 Figure 12 - Server Properties Configuration on the Web Browser ........3-6 Figure 13 - Setup Mode Window..................3-11 Figure 14 - Device Installer ....................
Page 13 Contents List of Tables Table 1 - Ethernet Interface Signals ..................1-7 Table 2 - CoBox-FL LED Functions..................1-9 Table 3 - Technical Specs.....................1-12 Table 4 - Standard IP Network Netmasks ................3-13 Table 5 - Netmask Examples....................3-13 Table 6 - Interface Mode Options ..................3-15 Table 7 - Common Interface Mode Settings ................3-16 Table 8 - Flow Control Options....................3-16 Table 9 - Connect Mode Options ..................3-17...
Page 14 Contents Table 38 - Disconnect Mode Options ..................9-5 Table 39 - Flush Mode Options ..................... 9-7 Table 40 - Interface Mode Options ..................9-13 Table 41 - Pack Control Options ..................9-14 CoBox-FL User Guide...
Page 16: Introduction
Introduction This manual describes the CoBox-FL family of Device Servers, including the CoBox-FL Device Server and the CoBox-FL-IAP Device Server with Industrial Automation Protocols. Most of the material in this manual applies to all of the CoBox-FL products. However, in some cases there will be some features that apply to only one product.
Page 17: Cobox-Fl-Iap Device Server
1.2 CoBox-FL-IAP Device Server Note: This section is for the CoBox-FL-IAP only. The Lantronix Industrial Automation Platform (IAP) family of Device Servers allows a single network and protocol to connect multiple serial devices from many vendors. IAP provides the automation industry with a network-enabling solution using TCP/IP and standard Ethernet networks that is vendor-independent.
Page 18: Industrial Automation Protocols
CD or our web site. Protocol firmware files are also contained on the CD and new versions are available from the Lantronix web site. You can set up the unit using the serial port, or remotely over Ethernet using Telnet or a web browser.
Page 19: Network Protocols
Introduction 1.3 Network Protocols Note: CoBox-FL refers to CoBox-FL and CoBox-FL-IAP except where noted. The CoBox-FL uses TCP/IP protocols for network communication. The supported standards are: ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet, TFTP, DHCP, AutoIP, and SNMP. For transparent connections, TCP/IP (binary stream) or Telnet protocols are used. Firmware upgrades can be made with the TFTP protocol.
Page 20: Serial Interface
Introduction 1.4 Serial Interface The CoBox-FL has two serial ports. CH 1 uses a DB-25F (DCE) connector and supports RS- 232, RS-422/485. CH 2 uses a DB-9 connector and supports RS-232 only. It supports 10Mb/s Ethernet through the RJ-45 (10BASE-T) connector or the ST-Fiber (10BASE-FL). It can be configured via HTTP, SNMP, DHCP or Telnet.
Page 21: Channel 2
Introduction 1.4.2 Channel 2 The CoBox-FL Channel 2 is a male DB-9M supporting RS-232C DTE serial interface. DTRA (out) CTSA (in) TXA (out) RTSA (out) RXA(in) DCDA (in) 1.5 RJ-45 Ethernet Interface The CoBox-FL’s back panel contains a 9-30V AC/DC power plug, four LEDs, an ST-Fiber (10BASE-FL) Ethernet port, and an RJ-45 (10BASE-T) Ethernet port.
Page 22: Ethernet Connector
Introduction 1.6 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector The next drawing shows a typical RJ-45 connector. The color is not standard but very typical of an Ethernet Patch cable. Pin 1 is located at the top of the connector (Orange + White). The view is from the end of the connector.
Page 23: Serial Interface Cable
Introduction .8 Serial In terface Cable The CoBox-FL can be conn ected to a seria l or Ethernet device for setup and configuration. he serial device can be -232 or RS-485/422. The following diagram shows a typica nterface cable for the RS 32 Serial interface. The UDS-M-SBC is an optional male DB-25 to RS-485 screw block con...
Page 24: Serial Leds
Introduction 1.10 Serial LEDs Simultaneously lit red and green LEDs means something is wrong. If the red LED is lit or blinking, count the number of times the green LED blinks betwee n its pauses. Blink patterns indicate which fault condition exists. The following table explains the functions of the three serial LEDs.
Page 25: Dimensions
DeviceInstaller is a powerful software utility for configuring device servers from a network connection. For more information, see Using DeviceInstaller on page 3-2. Lantronix DeviceComm Manager is a Windows based COM port redirector software utility. Its function is to redirect customer application data destined for a local serial (COM) port to the PC’s network port.
Page 26: Power Requirements
Introduction 1.14 Power Requirements The CoBox-FL is shipped with a 12VDC, 0.8A, 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz power supply, but any power supply between 9 VAC/DC and 30V AC/DC can be used. 9-30V AC/DC Power CoBox-FL User Guide 1-11...
Page 27: Technical Specifications
Introduction 1.15 Technical Specifications Table 3 - Technical Specs Category Description CPU, Memory AMD 188ES CPU, 20MHz clo ck, 128kByte RAM Flash, EPROM 512kByte Flash PROM Installable Serial Standard Tunnel (CoBox-F L, and CoBox-FL-IAP), Modbus (CoBox- Protocols FL-IAP), DF1 (CoBox-FL-IAP) Serial Interface DB-25F, RS-232C or RS-4 22/485 (DCE pinout)
Page 28: Getting Started
This section describes all the procedures for configuring your unit. For a short version, see the Quick Start Guide. Go to the Lantronix web site for the latest firmware and release notes. CoBox-FL comes with Standard Tunnel Protocol and the CoBox-FL-IAP comes with the IAP Standard Tunnel Protocol.
Page 29: Port Number
Getting Started 2.1.3 Port Number Every TCP connection and every UDP datagram is defined by a destination IP address and a port number. For example, a Telnet application commonly uses port number 23. A port number is similar to an extension on a PBX system. The unit 's serial channel (port) can be associated with a specific TCP/UDP port number.
Page 30: Methods Of Assigning The Ip Address
Getting Started 2.3 Methods of Assigning the IP Address The unit's IP address must be configured before a network connection is available. You have the following options for assigning an IP to your unit: Method Description DHCP A DHCP server automatically assigns the IP address and network settings.
Page 31: Dhcp
Getting Started 2.3.1 DHCP The unit ships with a default IP address of 0.0.0.0, which automatically enables DHCP. Provided a DHCP server exists on the network, it will assign the unit an IP address, gateway address, and subnet mask when the unit boots up. The CoBox-FL has acquired an IP address if the red LED stops flashing and the green LED is on continuously.
Page 32: Deviceinstaller
Getting Started 2.4 DeviceInstaller You can manually assign the IP address using DeviceInstaller software, which is found on the product CD. If you want to use a serial connection instead of an Ethernet connection to configure the device, go to Serial Port Login on page 2-12. 2.4.1 Install DeviceInstaller Software 1.
Page 33: Assign Ip Address And Network Class
Getting Started 2.4.2 Assign IP Address and Network Class Click the Start button on the Task Bar and select Programs   \ Device Installer   \ Device Installer. The Device Installer window displays. Figure 5 - DeviceInstaller Window 1.
Page 34: Test The Ip Address
Getting Started 3. In the Enter IP Address to assign field, enter the unit’s IP address in XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX format. 4. In the PC Network Class section, select the class (subnet mask). (Most users select Clas 5. Click the Set IP Address button. (IP is assigned, pinged, and tested) Confirm th at the “Assign IP successful”...
Page 35: Add The Unit To The Manage List
Getting Started 2.4.4 Add the Unit to the Manage List Now add the unit to the list of similar Lantronix devices on the network so that you can manage and configure it. 1. Click the Search the network for devices icon.
Page 36 Getting Started 6. Click the Back button to re turn to the DeviceInstaller window. The DeviceInstaller window now lists all of the devices in the group, including the unit you are setting up. The hardware address and firmware release number for the unit display. ure 9 - Devices in a Group you can manage (configure) the unit so that it works with the serial device on the netw...
Page 37: Opening A Configuration Window
Telnet session. • To configure the unit via a Web browser, click the Web Configuration icon The Lantronix Web-Manager window displays in your browser. For Web Configuration, see Web Manager Page on page 3-4. • To configure the unit via a Telnet session, click the Telnet to Device icon The Setup Mode window displays.
Page 38: Arp And Telnet
Getting Started 2.5 ARP and Telnet The unit’s IP address must be configured before a network connection is available. You are able to ARP an address into a CoBox/UDS device even if there is already an address in the unit. If the unit has no IP address, you can use Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) method from UNIX and Windows-based systems to assign a temporary IP address.
Page 39: Serial Port Login
Getting Started 2.6 Serial Port Login If you want to initially configure the unit through a serial connection, follow these steps: 1. Connect a console terminal or PC running a terminal emulation program to your unit's serial port. The default serial port settings are 9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, no flow control.
Page 40: Configuring The Unit
Your device may have different configuration options. 3.1 Configuring via Web Browser Open your JAVA enabled web browser and enter the IP address. The Lantronix Web Manager page will display. Go to Web Manager Page for a summary of the menu selections.
Page 41: Using Deviceinstaller
Configure 3.2 Using DeviceInstaller DeviceInstaller is a powerful software utility for configuring device servers from a network connection. This section uses the utility to demonstrate the various methods of configuring device. The Devic e Management window is a common page for gaining access to different menus.
Page 42 Configure 6. For Telnet configuration, click the Telnet to Device icon. A small Telnet to Device window appears, showing the IP Address and the Port address. The main Lantronix Universal Device Serve r window opens. Go to Using a Telnet Connection on page 3-10 for a summary of the menu selections.
Page 43: Web Manager Page
You can start a web browser for configuration by opening your JAVA enabled web browser and entering the IP address or by clicking the Web Configuration button on the Device Management window. The Lantronix Web Manager page will display. Figure 11 - Lantronix We b-Manager Web Manager 3.0 has the f...
Page 44: Unit Configuration
Configure 3.3.1 Unit Configuration Click the Unit Configuration button to display the following dialog box. This page contain the Server Configuration and the Port Configuration settings. These are static settings read from the device. Note: The following screen shots represent the web page shown wh en the device is loaded with cbxw300.cob firmware.
Page 45: Server Properties
Configure 3.3.2 Server Properties You can change the server properties by editing any of the fields. Lingering over one of the fields w ill display operator messages. Changing the IP addres s will require you to enter the new IP address in the browser to reload the page.
Page 46: Port Properties
Configure 3.3.3 Port Properties Serial Protocol: RS232, RS422/485 4-wire, RS485 2-wire Speed: 1 200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 , 57600, 115200 Character Si ze: 8, 7 Parity: N one, Even, Odd Stop Bi t: 1,2 Flow Co ntrol: None, XON/XOFF, XON/XOFF Pass Char acters to Host, CTS/RTS (Hardw are)
Page 47 Configure On Active Connection: Enable, Disable On Passive Connection: Enable, Disable At Time of Disconnect: Enable, Disable Packing Algorithm: Enable, Disable Idle Time: Force transmit 12 ms, Force transmit 52 ms, Force Transmit 250 ms, Force Transmit 5000 ms Trailing Characters: None, One, Two Send Immediate After Sendchars: Enable, Disable Send Define2-Byte Sequence: Enable, Disable Send Character 01: (User Selectable)
Page 48: Technical Support
Configure Disconnect Mode: with DTR Drop, Ignore DTR heck for CTRL-D Disconnect: E ble, Disable ort Password: Ena , Disable et Mode: Enable, D isab Inactivity Timeout: Enable, Disable Inactivity Timer: (User Selectable) Port Password: (User Selectable. Port Password must be enabled) 3.3.4 Technical Support Several buttons provi de dir...
Page 49: Configuring Via The Setup Mode Window
9999 Note: Be sure to include a space between the IP address and 9999. 2. Click OK. 3. The Lantronix Universal Device Server window displays. *** Lantronix Universal Device Server *** Serial Number 7218033 MAC address 00:20:4A:72:46:71 Software version 04.5 (011025)
Page 50: Figure 13 - Setup Mode Window
Configure *** basic parameters Hardware: Ethernet Autodetect IP addr – 0.0.0.0/DHCP/BOOTP/AutoIP, no gateway set DHCP device name : not set ***************** Security ***************** SNMP is enabled (not IAP firmware) SNMP Community Name: (not IAP firmware) Telnet Setup is enabled TFPT Download is enabled Port 77Feh is enabled...
Page 51: Using The Serial Port
Configure 3.4.2 Using the Serial Port If you want to initially configure the unit through a serial connection, follow these steps: 8. Connect a console terminal o r PC running a terminal emulation prog ram to your unit's serial port. The default serial port se ttings a re 9600 baud , 8 bits, no...
Page 52: Netmask: Number Of Bits For Host Part
Configure 3.5.3 Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part A netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for the host section. Note: Class A: 24 bits; Class B: 16 bits; Class C: 8 bits. The unit prompts for the number of host bits to be entered, then calculates the netmask, which is displayed in standard decim...
Page 53: Change Telnet Configuration Password
Configure 3.5.4 Change Telnet configuration password etting the Telnet confi uration password prevents unauthorized access of the setup menu v Telnet connect ion to po rt 9999 or via Web pages. The password is limited to 4 characters. n en hanced pa ssword s etting of 16 characters is available...
Page 54: Channel 1 Configuration (Serial Port Parameters)
Configure 3.6 Channel 1 Co nfigurat ion (Serial Port Parameters) Using this option, defin how the serial port will respond to network and serial communications. Baudrate (960 I/F Mo de (4C) Flow (00) Port No (1000 Conne ctMode ( Remote IP Add ress : (000).(000).(000).(000) Remote Port ( 00000)
Page 55: Flow
Configure The following table demonstrates how to build som e common Interface Mode settings: Table 7 - Common Interface Mod e Settings Common I/F Mode Setting Binary RS-232C, 8-bit, No Parity, 1 stop bit 0100 1100 RS-232C, 7-bit, Even Parity, 1 stop bit 0111 1000 RS-485 2-Wire, 8-bit, No Parity, 1 stop bit 0100 1111...
Page 56: Connect Mode
Configure 3.6.5 Connect Mode Connect Mode defines how the unit makes a connection, and how it reacts to incoming connections over the network. Enter Connect Mode options in hexadecimal notation. Note: See Table 35 - Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Table. Table 9 - Connect Mode Options Connect Mode Option Incoming Connection...
Page 57: Table 10 - Manual Connection Address Example
Configure Table 10 - Manual Connection Address Example Command String Result if remote IP is 129.1.2.3 and remote port is 1234 C121.2.4.5/1 Complete override; connection is started with host 121.2.4.5, port 1 Connect to 129.1.2.5, port 1234 C28.10/12 Connect to 129.1.28.10, port 12 Autostart (Automatic Connection): If autostart is enabled, the unit automatically connects to the remote IP address and remote port specified.
Page 58: Table 11 - Modem Mode Commands
Configure Table 11 - Modem Mode Commands Modem Mode Function Command ATDTx.x.x.x,pppp or Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and a remote port ATDTx.x.x.x/pppp number (pppp). Makes a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and the remot e port ATDTx.x.x.x number def ined within the unit.
Page 59: Remote Ip Address
Configure 3.6.6 Remote IP Address This is the destination IP address used with an outgoing connection. 3.6.7 Remote Port The rem ote TCP port number must be set for the unit to make outgoing connections . This parameter defines the port number on the target host to which a connection is attem pted.
Page 60: Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing)
Configure 3.6.9 Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) Using this parameter, you can control line handling and network buffers with connect startup and disconnect. You can also select between two different packing algorithms. Note: See Table 35 - Bi nary to Hexadecimal Conversion Table. Table 13 - Flush Mode Options Function Input Buffer (Serial to Network)
Page 61: Pack Control
Configure 3.6.10 Pack Control Two firmware-selectable packing algorithms define how and when packets are sent to the network. The standard algorithm is optimized for applications in which the unit is used in a local environment, allowing for very small delays for single characters while keeping the packet count low.
Page 62: Disconntime (Inactivity Timeout)
Configure Send Characters: If 2-Byte Send Character Sequence is enabled, the unit interprets the sendchars as a 2-byte sequence; if not set, they are interpreted indepen dently. If Send Immediately After Characters is not set, any characters alrea dy in the serial buffer are included in the transmission after a "transmit"...
Page 63: Expert Settings
Configure 3.7 Expert Settings Note: You can change these settings via Telnet or serial connections only, not on the Web- Manager. Note: The Expert Settings option does not appear with CoBox-FL-IAP. These parameters should only be changed if you are an expert and definitely know the consequences the changes might have.
Page 64: Disable Telnet Setup
Port 77FE is a setting that allows DeviceInstaller, Web Pages, and custom programs to figure the unit remotely. You may wish to disable this capability for security purposes. more information ab out remote configuration, see the Lantronix Embedded Integration Kit user guide on the Lantronix Web site www.lantronix.com.
Page 65: Exit Configuration Mode
Configure 3.10 Exit Configuration Mode Select 8 to exit the configuration mode without saving any changes or rebooting. Select 9 to save all changes and reboot the device. All values are stored in nonvolatile memo 3.11 Get Configurati The device configuration information is stored in flash memory and can be read and saved in a configuration file (filename.cfg).
Page 66: Set Configuration
Configure 3.12 Set Configuration Devic configuration information can be saved in a file and later used to set the configuration of one or several devices. To set the configuration of a device from a saved file, click the Set Configurat ion button on the Device Management window.
Page 68: Updating Protocol (Firmware)
Web interface (*.COB) via TFTP or DeviceInstaller. The firmware files are located on the software CD in the firmware folder. Here is a list of typical names for those files. Check the Lantronix web site for the latest versions and release notes.
Page 69: Via Deviceinstaller
After downloading the firmware to your computer, or locating the file on your software CD, you can use DeviceInstaller to install it. 1. Download the updated firmware files from www.lantronix.com or ftp.lantronix.com and store them in a subfolder on your computer 2.
Page 70: Figure 15 - Search Network Window
Firmware 3. Click the Search the network for devices icon . The Search Network window displays. ure 15 - Search Network W indow Click the Start Search button. A list of all active units on the local network displays. Click the Save button. A confirmation message displays. Click OK.
Page 71: Via Tftp
10. In the Source FW File field, locate the firmware file from the software CD or the file you downloaded from the Lantronix web site. 11. Click the Update FW File button. Upgrade status process messages display in the lower part of the window.
Page 72: Via Another Unit
Firmware 4. In the Destination File field, enter the current intern al operational code or WEB5 for the internal Web interface. (For CoBox-FL -IAP, AQ = Standard Tunnel, AM = Modbus, AD = DF1. For CoBox-FL, 3Q = Stan dard Tunnel) 5.
Page 73: Via The Serial Port
There is a DOS application, R2H.EXE that can be used to convert the ROM file to HEX format. The R2H.EXE application is available at ftp://ftp.lantronix.com/pub. R2 .EXE and the *.ROM file into the same dir ectory on a PC then open a DOS Window...
Page 74: Devicecomm Manager
DeviceComm Manager Lantronix DeviceComm Manager is a Windows based COM port redirector software utility. Its function is to redirect custo mer application data destine d fo r a local serial (COM) port to the PC’s network port. Rather than going out the local...
Page 75: Installing Devicecomm Manager
DeviceComm Manager 5.1 Installing Device Comm Manager The DeviceComm Manager software is included on the produ ct CD or it can be downloaded from the Lantronix web site. 5.1.1 Install DeviceC m Manager 1. Insert the product CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Page 76: Setup
DeviceComm Manager 5.1.2 Setup 1. Open Control Panel. 2. Double click on the “D eviceComm Manager” Icon Status Meaning DISABLED Unused port on your system Port being used by other hardware / software on your system An IP address and port number have been associated with the COM port NNECTED An active TCP/IP connection exists between the COM port and the device server...
Page 77 DeviceComm Manager 6. Enter the Port number of the target device server in the “Port:” section. Click OK when done. ****Please Note:**** Because this is a raw mode redirector: a. On UD S and CoBox products, you c annot use ports 14000 through 14009. b.
Page 78: Troubleshooting
6.1 Technical Support This chapter discusses how you can diagnose and fix errors quickly without having to contact a dealer or Lantronix. It helps to connect a terminal to the serial port while diagnosing an error to view summary messages that may be displayed. When troubleshooting, always ensure that the physical connections (power cable, network cable, and seria l cable) are secure.
Page 79: Table 16 - Problems And Error Messages
Troubleshooting When you report a problem, please provide the following information: • Your name, and y our company name, dress, and phone number • Lantronix model n umber • Lantronix serial n umbe • Software version (on the first screen s...
Page 80 LEDs are Introduction chapter or the Quick flashing. Start for the LED flashing sequence patterns. Call Lantronix Technical Support if the blinking pattern indicates a critical error. UD /CoBox is not The most likely reason is the...
Page 81 Troubleshooting Problem/Message Reason Solution sequence that tells you this). If you do no t get a response, use the serial port to verify that Telnet is not disabled. Wit Device Installer you get You have chosen the incorrect Try upgrading the firmware a gain, setting for the Existing “Wrong Password”...
Page 82: Monitor Mode
Monitor Mode 7.1 Monitor Mode nitor Mode is a command-line interface used for diagnostic purposes (see Table 17 - Monitor Mode Commands). There are two ways to enter Monitor Mode: locally via the serial port or remotely via the network. 7.1.1 Entering Monitor Mode Via the Serial Port To enter Monitor Mode locally: 1.
Page 83: Table 17 - Monitor Mode Commands
Monitor Mode Table 17 - Monitor Mode Commands Command Command Name Function Download Download firmware to the Device Server via the serial port in hex format SF x.x.x.x Send Firmware Send firmware to Device Server with IP address x.x.x.x VS x.x.x.x Version Query software header record (16 bytes) of Device Server with IP address x.x.x.x...
Page 84: Network Configuration Using Udp
8.1 UDP Datagrams The Device Server can also be configured or queried over the network using UDP datagrams. he Device Server has a UDP listener set for port 30718 (77FE Hex). Responses from the evice S er are returned to the source po rt of the UDP packet.
Page 85 Byte Command Parameters Notes IP-SETUP (Hex 49 provides one method to set the IP address 50 2D 53 45 54 55 of the Device Server if is on the local 50). network and the serial number is known. Remember, broadcasts are only ‘heard’ on Next 2 bytes have the subnet on which they are generated.
Page 86: Configuring Multiple Devices
8.2 Configuring Multiple Devices When configuring a number of Device Servers identically, it is useful to create a template setup record. The setup record can then be sent to the “target” Device Servers from a “master” Device Server via “cut and paste”...
Page 87: Sending A Setup Record
To request the setup record of a properly configured Device Server via another Device Server on the network: 5. Make sure that both units are plugged onto the network properly. 6. Enter Monitor Mode (with network supp ort enabled) on the unit that is not properly configured.
Page 88: The Intel Hex Format
To send a setup record via Monitor Mode: 1. Configure a “master” Device Server with the desired parameters and place it on the network. 2. Place another Device Server (the “target”) on the network. 3. Enter Monitor Mode (with netw ork support enabled) on the master Device Server (see Monitor Mode on page 7-1) 4.
Page 89: Calculating The Checksum
To get and set the node configuration, 120 bytes should be exchanged at once in 32-Byte records. The IP address in the record (bytes 0 to 3) will be ignored (unless the UDP FD command is being used). 8.2.4 Calculating the Checksum s mentioned in Table 20 - Bloc Typ s above, the last two characters of an Intel Hex setup ecord represent a checksum of e da a...
Page 90: Setup Records
8.3 Setup Records A setup record consists of 120 bytes. They are transmitted at once from and to the node. Unused bytes should be initialized as 00. Table 21 - Setup Record Construction defines the structure of a setup record: Table 21 - Setup Record Construction Byte(s) Function 00-03...
Page 91: Channel Parameters
8.3.1 Channel Parameters Use the following table to select setup record parameters for Channels 1: Table 22 - Channel Parameters Byte(s) Function (Channel 1) Table 23 - Interface Mode Options Interface Mode (see Line Speed Bits 7-5: Reserved Table 25 - Baud Rate Settings Bits 4-0: Baud Rate (see Flow Control (see Table 26 - Flow Control Options...
Page 92: Interface Mode
8.3.2 Interface Mode The Interface (I/F) Mode is a bit-coded byte entered in hexadecimal notation. Use the following table to select Interface Mode settings: Table 23 - Interface Mode Options I/F Mode Option RS-232C RS-422/485 RS-485 2-wire 7 Bit 8 Bit No Pa rity Even Parity...
Page 93: Baud Rate
8.3.3 Baud Rate The Device Server and attached serial device must agree on a speed or baud rate to use for the serial connecti n. o Use the following table to select Baud Rate settings: Table 25 - Baud Rate Settings Speed (bps)
Page 94: Connect Mode
8.3.5 Connect Mode Connect Mode defines how the Device Server makes a connec tion, and how it reacts to incoming connections over the network. Use the following tabl e to select Connect Mode options: Table 27 - Connect Mode Options Connect Mode Option Incoming Connection Never accept incoming...
Page 95: Disconnect Mode
8.3.6 Disconnect Mode n Discon nect Mo de, DTR drop either drops the c ection or igno red. Use the following able to select Disconnect Mode Options: Table 28 - Discon nect Mode tions Disconnect M ode Option Disconnect with DTR drop Ignore DTR Telnet mode and...
Page 96: Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing)
.3.7 Flu sh Mo de (Bu ffer Flushing) Using this parame ter, you can control li ne handling and network buffers with connection tartup and disc nect. You also sele ct between two different packing algorithms. Use the following table to select Flush Mode options: Table 29 - Flush Mode Optio Function...
Page 97: Ip Addresses
8.4 IP Addresses Each TCP/IP node on a network host has a unique IP address. This address provides the nformation nee d to forw ard p ackets on the local ne twork a acro ss multiple networks if ecessary. IP addresses are specified as x.x.x.x, where each x is a number from 1 to 254; f or example, 192.0.1.99.
Page 98: Host Portion
A router is required between all networks and all sub-networks. Generally, hosts can send packets directly only to hosts on their own sub- network. All packets destined for other subnets are sent to a router on the local network 8.4.3 Host Portion he host p ion of the IP a ess is a un...
Page 99: Table 34 - Netmask Examples
Table 34 - Netmask Examples Netmask Host Bits 2 5.255.255. 255.255.255. 248 255.255.255. 240 255.255.255. 224 55.255. 255. 55.255. 255. 55.255. 255. 55.255. 254. 55.255.2 55.255.2 55.128.0 255.0.0.0 8.4.6 Private IP Network s and the In ternet If your network is not and will not be c onnect ed to the...
Page 100: Binary To Hex Conversion
Binary to Hex Many of the Device Server’s configuration procedures require you to assemble a series of ptions (represented as bits ) into a complete c ommand (represent as a byte). The resulting nary value must b e conv ted to a hexadecimal repr sentation.
Page 101: Table 36 - Connect Mode Options
Binary to Hex Table 36 - Connect Mode Options Accept Serial Active Connection Hostlist Incoming Response Startup Connections Upon Connection Never None (quiet No active sta rtup Never None (quiet) Any character Never None (quiet Active DTR Never None (quiet CR (0x0D) Never None (quiet)
Page 102 Binary to Hex Accept Serial Active Connection Hostlist Incoming Response Startup Connections Upon Connection Unconditionally Character Autostart Unconditionally Character Never None (quiet No active startu Hostlist Never None (quiet) Any character Hostlist Never None (quiet Active DTR Hostlist Never None (quiet) CR (0x0D) Hostlist Never...
Page 103: Table 37 - Connect Mode Options For Modem Emulation
Binary to Hex Accept Serial Active Connection Hostlist Incoming Response Startup Connections Upon Connection Unconditionally Character Autosta ostlist Unconditionally Character ostlist he following co nnect mo de options a re for when you use mod lation: Table 37 - Conne ct Mode Options for Modem Emulation Accept Incoming Response...
Page 104 Binary to Hex 9.2 Discon ect Mode Options able 38 - Disconn ect Mo de Options Disconnect Telnet Mode and Channel (port) Hard State LED Disconnect with DTR Terminal Type Password Disconne ct Off with with EOT (^D) Drop Setup Connection (Note) Enable...
Page 105 Binary to Hex Disconnect Telnet Mode and Channel (port) Hard State LED Disconnect with DTR Terminal Type Password Disconnect Off with with EOT (^D) Drop Setup Connection (Note) Enable Disable Enable Enable Disable Enable Disable Enable Enable Enable Disable Enable Enable Disable Enable...
Page 106: Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) Options
Binary to Hex 9.3 Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) Options Table 39 - Flush Mode Options Serial to Network Network to Se al Alternate Packing Clear input buffer upon: Clear output bu ffer upon: Algorithm None Active connection Passive connection Active connection Passive co nnection Disconnect...
Page 107 Binary to Hex Serial to Network Network to Serial Alternate Packing Clear input buffer upon: Clear output buffer upon: Algorithm Active connection Active connection Enable Passive connection Activ e connection Enable Active connection Active connec tion able Passive connection Disconnect Active connection Enable Active connection...
Page 108 Binary to Hex Serial to Network Netw ork to Seri l Alternate Packing Clear input buffer upon: Clea r output buf er upo Algorithm Disconnect Active connection Passive connection Active connection Active connection Disconnect Passive connection Passive connection Active connection Disconnect Passive connection Active connection...
Page 109 Binary to Hex Serial to Network Network to Serial Alternate Packing Clear input buffer upon: Clear output buffer upon: Algorithm Active connection Disconnect Enable Disconnect Passive connection Disconnect Enable Disconnect Active connection Disconnect Enable Passive connection Disconnect Active connection Disconnect Active connection Active connection Disconnect...
Page 110 Binary to Hex Serial to Network Network to Serial Alternate Packing Clear input buffer upon: Clear output buffer upon: Algorithm Active connection Passive connecti Passive connection Disconnect Disconnect Passive connection Disconnect Active c onnection Passive connection Disconnect Disconnect Passive connection Passive connection Disconnect Disconnect...
Page 111 Binary to Hex Serial to Network Network to Serial Alternate Packing Clear input buffer upon: Clear output buffer upon: Algorithm Passive connection Active connection Disconnect sive connection Disconnect Active connection Active connectio Passive connection Passive conn ection Disconnect Disconnect Active connection Enable Passive connection Disconnect...
Page 112: Interface Mode Options
Binary to Hex 9.4 Interface Mode Options Table 40 - Interface Mode Options Interface Bits Parity Stop Bits RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C Even RS-232C Even RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C Even RS-232C Even RS-232C RS-232C RS-422/485 RS-422/485 RS-422/485 Even RS-422/485 Even RS-422/485 RS-422/485 RS-422/485...
Page 113: Pack Control Options
Binary to Hex 9.5 Pack Control Options Table 41 - Pack Control Options Sendcharacter Trailing Idle Time Send Defined by a: Characters Force Immediately Transmit: after Sendcharacter 1-Byte Sequence 12ms 1-Byte Sequence 52ms 1-Byte Sequence 250ms 1-Byte Sequence 5sec 1-Byte Sequence 12ms 1-Byte Sequence 52ms...
Page 114 Binary to Hex Sendcharacter Trailing Idle Time Send Defined by a: Characters Force Immediately Transmit: after Sendcharacter 2-Byte Sequence 250ms 2-Byte Sequence 5sec 2-Byte Sequence 12ms 2-Byte Sequence 52ms 2-Byte Sequence 250ms 2-Byte Sequence 5sec 2-Byte Sequence 12ms 2-Byte Sequence 52ms 2-Byte Sequence 250ms...
Page 116: Ip Addresses
Binary to Hex An IP address is a 32-bit value, divided into four octets of eight bits each. The standard representation is four decim al numbers (in the range of 0..255) divided by dots. 192.2.1.123 This is called decimal-dot notation. The IP addr ess is divided in two parts: network and host.
Page 117: Network Address
Binary to Hex 10.4 Network Address The host address with all host bits set to 0 is used to address the network as a whole (in routing entries, for example). 10.5 Broadcast Address The address with the host part bits set to 1 is the broadcast address, meaning for every station. Network and b roadcast addresses must not be used as a host address (for example, 192.168.0.0 identifies the entire network and 192.168.0.255 identifies the broadcast addre...
Page 118: Private Ip Networks And The Internet
Binary to Hex 10.7 Private IP Networks and the Internet If your network is not connected to the Internet, and there are no plans to make such a connection, you may use any IP address you wish. If your network is not connected to the Intern et and you have plans to connect, or you are connected to the Internet and w ant to operate your CoBox-FLs on an intranet, use one of the...
Page 120: Glossary
Glossary of Terms Address space A linear array of locations that a thread can access. Simple processors have only one, and these processors are referred to as `linear' addressing. AutoIP AutoIP is an alter native to DHCP that allows hosts to automatically obtain an IP address in smaller networks that ma y not have a DHCP server.
Page 121 Glossary of Terms Baseband LAN: A LAN that uses a single carrier frequency over a single channel. Ethernet, Token Rin g and Arcnet LANs use baseband transmission. Baud: Unit of signal frequency in signals per second. Not synonymous with bits per second since signals can represent m ore than one bit.
Page 122 Glossary of Terms Broadband: A data transmission technique allowing multiple high-speed signals to share the bandwidth of a single cable via frequency division multiplexing. Broadband Ne twork: A network that uses multiple carrier frequencies to transmit multiplexed signals on a single cable. Several netw orks may coexist on a single cable without interfering with one another.
Page 123: Communication Server
Glossary of Terms Communication Server: A dedicated, standalone system that manages communications activities for other computers. Cut-through: Techniqu e for examining incoming packets whereby an Ethernet switch looks only at the first few bytes of a packet before forwarding or filtering it. This process is faster than looking at the whole packet, bu t it also allows some bad packets to be forwarded.
Page 124 Glossary of Terms Dialback: A security feature that ensures people do not log into modems that they shouldn't have access to. When a connection is requested, the system checks the user name for validity, then "dials back" the number associated wit h that user name.
Page 125 Glossary of Terms Filtering: Process whereby an Ethernet switch or bridge reads the contents of a packet and then finds that the packet does not need to be forwarded, drops it. a filtering rate is the rate at which a device can receive packets and drop them with out any loss of incoming packets or delay in processing.
Page 126 Glossary of Terms Heartbeat: Ethernet defined SQE signal quality test function. Hertz (Hz): A frequency unit equal to one cycle per second. Host: Generally a node on a n etwork that can be used interactively, i.e., logged into, like a computer. Host Table: A list of TCP/IP hosts on the network along with their IP addresses.
Page 127 Glossary of Terms IPX: Internetwork Packet eXchange, a NetWare protocol similar to IP (Internet Protocol). ISDN: (Integrated Services Digital Network): All digital service provided by telephone companies. Provides 144K bps o ver a single phone line (divided in two 64K bps "B" channels and one 16K bps "D" channel).
Page 128 Glossary of Terms Layer: In networks, layers refer to software protocol levels comprising the architecture, with each layer performing functions for the layers above it. Line Speed: Expresse d in bps, the maximum rate at which data can reliably be transmitted over a line using given hardware Local Network Interconnect (LNI): A Port M...
Page 129 Glossary of Terms Modem: A modulator-demodulator device for changing transmission signals from digital to analog for transmission over phone lines. Used in pairs, one is required at each end of the line. MOP: Maintenance Operations Protocol, a DEC protocol used for remote communications between hosts and servers.
Page 130 Glossary of Terms NetBIOS/NetBEUI: Microsoft's networking protocols for it's LAN Manager and Windows NT products. Network: An interconnected system of computers that can communicate with each other and share files, da ta and resources. Networ k Address: Every node on a network has one or more addresses associated with it, including at least one fixed hardware address such as "ae-34-2c-1d-69-f1"...
Page 131 Glossary of Terms PAP: (Password Authentication Protocol) Authentication scheme for PPP links. A password can be specified for both devices on a remote link. Failure to authenticate will result in a dropped connection prior to start of data transmission. Physical Address: An address identifying a single node.
Page 132 Glossary of Terms Protocol: Any standard method of communicating over a network. Remote Access: Access to network resources not located on the same physical Ethernet. (Physical Ethernet here refers to an entire site network topology.) Remote Control: Form of remote access where a device dialing in assumes control of another network node - all keystrokes on the remote are translated into keystrokes on the network node.
Page 133 MAC layer addresses to filter, routers are able to read data such as IP addresses and route accordingly. RTEL: Lantronix' "reverse Telnet" software allows hosts using TCP/IP to establish a session with a device attached to a terminal server port. Server: A computer that provides resources to be shared on the network, such as files (file server) or terminals (terminal server).
Page 134: Store And Forward
Glossary of Terms Store and Forward: Technique for examining incoming packets on an Ethernet switch or bridge whereby the whole packet is read before forwarding or filtering takes place. Store and forward is a slightly slower process than cut-through, but it does ensure that all bad or misaligned packets are eliminated from the network by the switching device.
Page 135 Glossary of Terms Terminal Server: A concentrator that facilitates communication between hosts and terminals. Terminator: Used on both ends of a standard Ethernet or Thinwire Ethernet segment, this special connector provides the 50 ohm termination resistance needed for the cable. TFTP: Trivial File Transfer Protocol.
Page 136: Twisted-Pair Cable
Glossary of Terms Twisted-Pair Cable: Inexpensive, multiple-conductor cable comprised of one or more pairs of 18 to 24 gauge copper strands. The strands are twisted to improve protection against electromagnetic and radio frequency interference. The cable, which may be either shielded or unshielded, is used in low-speed communications, as telephone cable.

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