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B&B Electronics VESR9xx Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 www.bb-elec.com www.bb-europe.com...
  • Page 2 Vlinx Serial Servers Model VESR9xx Documentation Number: VESR9xx_4113m This product designed and manufactured in Ottawa, Illinois USA using domestic and imported parts by International Headquarters 707 Dayton Road - P.O. Box 1040 - Ottawa, IL 61350 USA Phone (815) 433-5100 - General Fax (815) 433-5105 Website: www.bb-elec.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    VESR9xx Serial Server Configuration Connections ............17 Configuring the VESR9xx Serial Server via the Network Connection ....... 17 Configuring the VESR9xx Serial Server via the Serial Port (Console Mode) ..... 19 VESR9xx Serial Server Operational Connections ............20 Using VESR9xx Serial Servers in Direct IP Mode ............20 Using VESR9xx Serial Servers in Virtual COM Port Mode ........
  • Page 4 Default Gateway ......................25 Delimiter 1, Delimiter 2 and Delimiter Removal .............. 26 Delimiter 1 ......................26 Delimiter 2 ......................26 Delimiter Removal ....................26 How Delimiters Work ....................26 DHCP ..........................26 Firmware Version ......................27 Flow Control ........................27 Forced Transmit ......................
  • Page 5 Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-out ..............55 www.bb-elec.com www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a VESR9xx Serial Server product! This product has been manufactured to the highest standards of quality and performance to ensure your complete satisfaction. Figure 1. A VESR902T Serial Server ABOUT VESR9XX SERIAL SERVERS VESR9xx Serial Servers connect serial devices (RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485) to Ethernet networks, allowing the serial device to become a node on the network.
  • Page 8 Introduction www.bb-elec.com www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 9: List Of Vesr9Xx Serial Server Models

    Introduction LIST OF VESR9XX SERIAL SERVER MODELS The following table lists the various VESR9xx Serial Server models available. Model Number Features VESR901 Vlinx , 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, CU ETHERNET VESR901-SC40 Vlinx , 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, SC, 40KM...
  • Page 10 Introduction Model Number Features VESR921-ST80 VLINX, 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, ST, 80KM, CU VESR922T VLINX, 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, 2 CU ETHERNET VESR922T-MC VLINX, 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, MULTI, SC, CU VESR922T-MT VLINX, 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, MULTI, ST, CU VESR922T-SC VLINX, 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, SC, CU VESR922T-SC40...

  • Page 11: Vesr9Xx Serial Server Features

    Introduction VESR9XX SERIAL SERVER FEATURES Three series models  VESR9x1-x (single serial port)  VESR9x2D-x (two serial ports with DB9M)  VESR9x2T-x (two serial ports with pluggable terminal blocks) Fiber models available for each of the above series Ethernet pass through ports are available on VESR92x series models.

  • Page 13: Vesr9Xx Serial Server Hardware

    Figure 2. Front View of the VESR922T and VESR902T Serial Server LED INDICATORS(VESR90X) VESR9xx Serial Servers have three LED indicators: a Link LED, a Ready LED and two Serial Port LEDs. Figure 3. LEDs on 1 and 2 Port Serial Servers www.bb-elec.com...

  • Page 14: Link Led

    Hardware LINK LED The Link LED illuminates (green) if the Ethernet connection is operating in 100BaseTX mode. The LED is off if the mode is 10BaseT. When the LED is blinking it indicates that there is data traffic on the Ethernet link. READY LED The Ready LED (green) blinks once per second if the system is operating correctly.

  • Page 15: Mode Switch

    Hardware Ethernet connection is operating in 100BaseTX mode. The LEDs are off if the mode is 10BaseT. When the LED is blinking it indicates that there is data traffic on the Ethernet link. Ready LED The Ready LED (green) blinks once per second if the system is operating correctly. If the LED is off, it indicates the system is not operating correctly.

  • Page 16: Ethernet Connector

    Hardware ETHERNET CONNECTOR Serial server models using 10BaseT/100BaseTX network connections use an RJ45 receptacle. The serial server is connected to a standard Ethernet network drop using a straight-through RJ45 (male) Ethernet cable. VESR92x models feature a second RJ45 receptacle which acts an Ethernet pass-through connection. This connection functions similar to an Ethernet switch and allows the connection of other devices to the network.

  • Page 17: Power Connector

    Hardware VESRxx Serial Servers use three serial port connector configurations, depending on the model: VESR901-x serial servers feature one serial port and use a DB-9M connector for RS- 232 and a five-position removable terminal block for RS-422 and RS-485 connections. VESR902D-x serial servers feature two serial ports, both using DB-9M connectors for RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 connections.

  • Page 18: Mounting Hardware

    Hardware Figure 10. Power Connection MOUNTING HARDWARE VESR9xx Serial Server modules can be DIN rail mounted. The DIN mounting clip and spring is included on each module. Figure 11. DIN Clip on a Serial Server Module www.bb-elec.com www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 19: Serial Server Setup And Connections

    4 Watts for VESR90x models and 6.0 Watts for VESR92x models. CONNECTING VESR9XX SERIAL SERVERS TO SERIAL DEVICES VESR9xx Serial Servers can be configured to connect to serial devices using RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 2-wire and RS-485 4-wire.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Vesr901-X

    Setup and Connections data lines are differential pairs (A & B) in which the B line is positive relative to the A line in the idle (mark) state. Ground provides a common mode reference. When configured for 2-wire operation the connection supports one signal pair: Data A (-) and Data B (+) signal channels using half-duplex operation.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Vesr902D-X

    Setup and Connections The VESR902T-x has two serial connections that support RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 (2- and 4-wire). The unit has two connectors, both of which are 5-position terminal blocks. Make the appropriate connections to the terminal blocks to match the serial connection mode you select when configuring the serial server.

  • Page 22: Connecting Vesr9Xx Serial Servers To A Network

    Refer to the List of VESR9xx Serial Server Models at the beginning of this manual for a list of supported fiber types, distances and connectors.

  • Page 23: Vesr9Xx Serial Server Configuration Connections

    Setup and Connections Figure 15. Ethernet Pass-through Port VESR9XX SERIAL SERVER CONFIGURATION CONNECTIONS VESR9xx Serial Servers can be configured over the network or via a serial port. CONFIGURING THE VESR9XX SERIAL SERVER VIA THE NETWORK CONNECTION When configuring via the network, either Vlinx Manager software or the web interface can be used.
  • Page 24 Note: For more information on configuration options refer to Section 4: Description of Serial Server Properties. CONFIGURING WITH THE WEB INTERFACE VESR9xx Serial Servers can be configured over the network using a standard internet brower such as Internet Explorer or Firefox. To open the web configuration interface: 1.

  • Page 25: Configuring The Vesr9Xx Serial Server Via The Serial Port (Console Mode)

    Note: For more information on configuration options refer to Section 4: Description of Serial Server Properties. CONFIGURING THE VESR9XX SERIAL SERVER VIA THE SERIAL PORT (CONSOLE MODE) Your serial server can be configured via a serial port using Vlinx Manager. To use this feature the serial server's serial port must be connected to the serial port of a PC (using a null modem cable).

  • Page 26: Vesr9Xx Serial Server Operational Connections

    To exit Console Mode, press and hold the Reset switch for two seconds, or turn off the power from the VESR9xx, wait a few seconds, and turn the power on again. The LEDs go back to their normal states when the device resumes normal operation.

  • Page 27: Using Vesr9Xx Serial Servers In Virtual Com Port Mode

    Setup and Connections Figure 18. Direct IP and Virtual COM Port Connection USING VESR9XX SERIAL SERVERS IN VIRTUAL COM PORT MODE In Virtual COM Port Mode a PC can communicate across the network to the serial server as if the serial ports on the serial server are the PC’s serial ports. When a virtual COM port is configured on the PC (using Vlinx Manager) a new COM port appears in the Device Manager.

  • Page 28: Initiating A Hardware Reset On The Serial Server

    Setup and Connections Figure 19. Paired Mode Setup To set up a Paired Mode connection: 1. Connect two serial servers to serial devices and to the network. 2. Configure the serial server for Paired Mode operation (using Vlinx Manager or the web interface). INITIATING A HARDWARE RESET ON THE SERIAL SERVER To initiate a Hardware Reset on the serial server, press and hold the Mode switch for 0 to 2 seconds, and then release it.

  • Page 29: Normal Operation

    Setup and Connections On the VESR901: Port 1 LED and the Ready LED are both On. On VESR902x models: Port 1 LED and the Port 2 LED are both On. The serial server reloads all factory default configuration parameters. 3. The LEDs go back to their normal states when the device resumes normal operation.

  • Page 31: Description Of Serial Server Properties

    Serial Server Properties DESCRIPTION OF SERIAL SERVER PROPERTIES The following serial server properties are ordered alphabetically to assist you in finding the information you need. BAUD RATE Baud Rate is the communication speed of the link between the serial server and the device attached to its serial port.

  • Page 32: Delimiter 1, Delimiter 2 And Delimiter Removal

    Serial Server Properties The Default Gateway address sets the default route to remote networks, enabling users to access the serial server from outside the local network. DELIMITER 1, DELIMITER 2 AND DELIMITER REMOVAL Delimiters and Delimiter Removal enable you to control how characters received on a serial port are sent across the network.

  • Page 33: Firmware Version

    Serial Server Properties When DHCP is enabled on the serial server, on power up it sends a DHCP request to the DHCP server, which assigns a dynamic IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway to the serial server. When DHCP is disabled (static IP addressing), the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields must be set manually by entering the appropriate addresses in these fields.

  • Page 34: Inter-Character Timeout

    Serial Server Properties The Hardware Version number of the serial server hardware is displayed on the Login page of Vlinx Manager. INTER-CHARACTER TIMEOUT Inter-character Timeout controls the maximum duration between received characters before sending the characters to the network. Larger values may decrease the number of network packets, but increase the amount of time to receive characters.
  • Page 35 Serial Server Properties c. Use Vlinx™ Manager Software to search for, discover, and configure the unit. 2. Method Two: Change the serial server’s network setting to match your PC using Console Mode a. Connect a null modem serial cable (crossover cable) from Port 1 on the serial server to an available COM port on your PC.

  • Page 36: Link Status

    Serial Server Properties f. Open the Vlinx™ Manager Software and select “Serial Port” as the method to connect to the device. g. After logging in, click on <Network>. h. Un-check the box next to “I want DHCP to setup the Network.”...

  • Page 37: Network Protocols

    IP addresses or ranges of IP addresses that you specify. PASSWORD When you first receive the VESR9xx serial server from the factory the Password is blank so that you can initially access the serial server without entering a value into this field.

  • Page 38: Serial Server Name

    RS-485 2-wire - Similar speed and distance specifications as RS-422 but allows multidrop connections. Typically uses one shielded twisted pair and screw terminals but DB-9 connectors are also used on VESR9xx serial servers. RS-485 4-wire - Similar speed and distance specifications as RS-422 but allows full- duplex connections.

  • Page 39: Subnet Mask

    Serial Server Properties SUBNET MASK The Subnet Mask specifies the network mask the serial server uses when on a subnetted network. For a Class A network (IP addresses 0.0.0.0 through 127.255.255.255) the default subnet mask is 255.0.0.0. For a Class B network (IP addresses 128.0.0.0 through 191.255.255.255) the default subnet mask is 255.255.0.0 For a Class C network (IP addresses 192.0.0.0 through 233.255.255.255) the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 40: Vcom (Virtual Com Port)

    Serial Server Properties In UDP mode, if you want to control what network node receives data, you must specify the IP address and UDP port the data will be sent to. You can choose to send Nobody All nodes at a specific UDP port number. (This is called broadcast.) Specific IP addresses and UDP port numbers.

  • Page 41: Upgrading The Serial Server Firmware

    Diagnostics UPGRADING THE SERIAL SERVER FIRMWARE Occasionally, updated firmware may become available for your serial server. The firmware can be upgraded using the Zlinx Manager software. The following procedure describes the firmware updating process: Firmware Upgrade 1. Click the Upgrade button to open the dialog box.

  • Page 42: Uploading The Firmware To The Serial Server

    Upgrading Firmware To download the latest firmware files from an FTP site on the Internet: 1. Click the Internet button at the bottom of the window. The Vlinx Manager connects to an FTP server on the Internet. 2. Click the Check for Updates button. Progress Bar and Progress Box display information about and progress of the download.

  • Page 43: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics DIAGNOSTICS Diagnostics Clicking the Diagnostics icon opens the dialog box and enables you to check the operation of connected serial servers and VCOM ports on the local computer. The Computer Information box displays information about the type of network connections, the IP addresses, Subnet Masks and Default Gateways in use.

  • Page 44: Testing A Virtual Com Port

    Diagnostics 4. Click the Start button Information about the progress of the pinging process is displayed in Test Progress box. Figure 22. Testing a Serial Server Connection TESTING A VIRTUAL CO M PORT To run diagnostics on a virtual COM port: 1.
  • Page 45 Diagnostics 4. Click the Start button. Information about the progress of the pinging Test Progress process is displayed in the box. Figure 23. Testing a VCOM Port www.bb-elec.com www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 47: Appendix A: Default Server Settings

    Appendix C APPENDIX A: DEFAULT SERVER SETTINGS Setting Default Value Server Name MODEL NUMBER Serial Number printed on side of unit Password password field is blank from factory DHCP Enable IP Address BASED ON DHCP SERVER If a DHCP assignment is not available, the device will default to 169.254.102.39 Net Mask 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 48: Appendix B: Product Specifications

    Appendix B APPENDIX B: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Hardware and Device Serial Server included accessories CD with Vlinx Manager software for Windows 2000, XP (32/64 bit), 2003 Server (32/64 bit), Vista (32/64 bit), 2008 Server (32/64 bit), Windows 7 (32/64 bit) Optional Accessories Cable 232NM9 Null Modem Crossover Cable for...
  • Page 49 Appendix C Power Consumption VESR90x – 4.0W (max) VESR92x – 6.0W (max) Wire Size 28 to 16 AWG Wire Type Copper Wire Only Tightening Torque 5 KG-CM Terminal Blocks Wire Temp Rating 105 °C Minimum Sized for 60 °C Ampacity Note: One Conductor Per Terminal www.bb-elec.com...

  • Page 50: Controls, Indicators And Connector Specifications

    Appendix B CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTOR SPECIFICATIONS Switches Reset button Hold in for 0 to 2 seconds for hardware reset Hold in for 2 to 10 seconds for Console Mode (Do a hardware reset or recycle power to exit Console Mode) Hold in for more than 10 seconds to reset to factory defaults Indicators...

  • Page 51: Serial Interface Specifications

    Appendix C SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICAT IONS Serial Interfaces Mode Selection RS-232/422/485 software selectable RS-232 lines TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RS-422 lines TXDA(-), TXDB(+), RXDA(-), RXDB(+), RS-485 lines (2 wire) Data(-), Data(+), GND RS-485 lines (4 wire) TXDA(-), TXDB(+), RXDA(-), RXDB(+), Baud Rates 75, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 7200, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600,...

  • Page 52: Network Specifications

    8 KB per port Network Memory 4 KB I/P Port Addresses 5300 Heartbeat & Configuration setting in TCP Mode (i.e. Pair Mode) 8888 VESR9xx update Network 10/100 Mbps Auto-detecting 10BaseT or Communications 100BaseTX Network Physical Ethernet IEEE 802.3 autodetecting & auto MDI/MDX...

  • Page 53: Appendix C: Dimensional Diagrams

    Appendix C APPENDIX C: DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAMS Figure 24. Dimensional Diagram of a VESR901 Serial Server www.bb-elec.com www.bb-europe.com...
  • Page 54 Appendix C Figure 25. Dimensional Diagram of a VESR902D Serial Server www.bb-elec.com www.bb-europe.com...
  • Page 55 Appendix C Figure 26. Dimensional Diagram of a VESR902T Serial Server www.bb-elec.com www.bb-europe.com...
  • Page 56 Appendix C Figure 27. Dimensional Diagram of a VERR92x Serial Server www.bb-elec.com www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 57: Appendix D: Connector Pinouts

    Appendix D APPENDIX D: CONNECTOR PINOUTS VESR901 & VESR921 SERIES DB9 M Pin Direction RS-232 Input Input Output Output Input Output Input Input www.bb-elec.com www.bb-europe.com...
  • Page 58 Appendix D Terminal RS-422/485 4-Wire RS-485 2-Wire TDA (-) Data A (-) TDB (+) Data B (+) RDA (-) RDB (+) www.bb-elec.com www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 59: Vesr902D Series

    Appendix D VESR902D SERIES DB-9M Pin RS-232 Direction (RS-232) RS-422/485 4-Wire RS-485 2-Wire Input RDA (-) Input RDB (+) Output TDB (+) Data A (-) Output TDA (-) Data B (+) Input Output Input Input www.bb-elec.com www.bb-europe.com...

  • Page 60: Vesr902T & Vesr922T Series

    Appendix D VESR902T & VESR922T SERIES Terminal RS-232 Direction (RS-232) RS-422 RS-485 Output TDA (-) Data A (-) Output TDB (+) Data B (+) Input RDA (-) Input RDB (+) In the RS-422 mode, TX lines are outputs and RX lines are inputs. Connect the serial server TXB(+) line to the RXB(+) line of the serial device, and the serial server TXA(-) to the RXA(-) of the serial device.
  • Page 61 Appendix D STANDARD ETHERNET CABLE RJ-45 PIN-OUT RJ-45 Pin Signal Wire Color RJ-45 Pin White-Green Green White-Orange Not used Blue Not used White-Blue Orange Not used White-Brown Not used Brown www.bb-elec.com www.bb-europe.com...

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