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- Page 1 ESP-2 Multi-Interface Serial Hub Product Installation Guide 590-298-001A February 2003...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ........1 Changing the Interface Settings . -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction The Equinox Ethernet Serial Provider 2-port Multi-Interface (ESP-2 MI) Serial Hub contains an autosensing 10/100 Ethernet connection and two serial multi-interface ports. Hardware Figure 1 shows the front of the ESP-2 MI. Figure 1. ESP-2 MI Front View The lower left portion of the front contains two electrical connectors. You may use one of these, but not both. -
Page 4: Pin Assignments
Not supported: RI, RS-422 RTS and CTS differential control signals Table 2. Serial Port Pin Assignments NOTE: Unused pins (labeled N/C) should not have wires attached to them. Floating wires could cause unbalanced noise, shorten overall distances and degrade performance. Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Product Installation Guide... - Page 5 Table 3. Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments Electrical The ESP-2 MI has two electrical power connectors on the front of the unit. These connectors are labeled POWER 9-30VDC 4W. You may use either one of these connectors, but not both. •...
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Page 6: Technical Specifications
External Power Supply with attached PS-to-Barrel Connector 990460 (EU) 650185 Equinox SuperSerial Software CD Table 5. ESP-2 MI Kit Contents An Industrial Mounting Kit (790226) is available for installing the ESP-2 MI on a DIN rail. Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Product Installation Guide... -
Page 7: Changing The Interface Settings
You will need a Phillips screwdriver. Proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection should be used at all times. Place the ESP-2 MI unit on a fl at surface. Use the Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two screws on either side of the unit (total of four screws). -
Page 8: Installing The Unit
Replace the cover on the unit and reinstall the four screws. Installing the Unit The ESP-2 MI can be installed on a table, on a DIN rail or on a wall. WARNING: The power outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible. -
Page 9: Installing On A Wall
Installing on a Wall The ESP-2 MI unit contains two sets of mounting flanges for flexibility in mounting options on a wall or other vertical surface. You will need to provide the appropriate number of screws and washers. • You may install the unit with the bottom (i.e., the side containing the large label) against the wall, using the four fl... -
Page 10: Startup Sequence
The information in this section is not a normal part of the startup sequence; however, it is provided for reference if the ESP-2 MI must be reinitialized or reset. The INIT button on the front panel can be used to remove configured information from an ESP unit. -
Page 11: Installing And Configuring Software
A list of hardware types will be displayed. Select Multi-port serial adapters. Windows 2000 will ask you to select a device driver. Highlight Equinox Systems Inc., select Equinox Ethernet Serial Provider / Have Disk and point the Wizard to your A: drive. -
Page 12: Windows Nt 4.0
Confi gure ESP units and assign COM port numbers • Replace an ESP unit on a local or remote subnet See the online help in the ESP Installation Wizard for more information. Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Product Installation Guide... -
Page 13: Openserver
Equinox product and operating MAKEUNIX system for which diskettes are needed. Once the OpenServer installation diskette is created, refer to the following fi le for detailed installation instructions: /drivers/esp/sco/readme.txt Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Product Installation Guide... - Page 14 Select the UNIX operating system for which you need drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions for creating an installation diskette. Once the OpenServer installation diskette is created, refer to the following fi le for detailed installation instructions: /drivers/esp/sco/readme.txt Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Product Installation Guide...
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Page 15: Unixware
Select the UNIX operating system for which you need drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions for creating an installation diskette. Once the UnixWare installation diskette is created, refer to the following fi le for detailed installation instructions: /drivers/esp/unixware/readme.txt Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Product Installation Guide... -
Page 16: Linux
Select the UNIX operating system for which you need drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions for creating an installation diskette. Once the Linux installation diskette is created, refer to the following fi le for detailed instructions: /drivers/esp/linux/readme.txt Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Product Installation Guide... -
Page 17: Aix
Equinox product and operating MAKEUNIX system for which diskettes are needed. Once the AIX installation diskette is created, refer to the following fi les for detailed installation instructions: /drivers/esp/aix43/readme.txt /drivers/esp/aix51/readme.txt Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Product Installation Guide... - Page 18 Select the UNIX operating system for which you need drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions for creating an installation diskette. Once the AIX installation diskette is created, refer to the following fi les for detailed installation instructions: /drivers/esp/aix43/readme.txt /drivers/esp/aix51/readme.txt Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Product Installation Guide...
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Page 19: Declaration Of Conformity
NOTE: To maintain EN 55024 Product Family Immunity compliance, it is recommended that quality Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) or Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cabling be used, such as that recognized by the ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A Standard for the serial port media. Equinox ESP-2 MI Serial Hub Product Installation Guide... - Page 20 © 2003 Equinox Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission prohibited. Equinox and Avocent are registered trademarks or trademarks of Avocent Corporation. All other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. Equinox makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.