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N-Tron ESERV-11T User Manual

Manual is about: Ethernet to Serial Servers

Summary of ESERV-11T

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    Eserv-11t and eserv-12t ethernet to serial servers user manual.

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    Table of contents ii eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1 about eserv-1xt serial servers .................................................................................

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    Table of contents iii eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) eserv-1xt serial server operational connections......................................................................................... 13 using eserv-1xt serial servers in direct ip mode ......................................................................

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    Table of contents iv eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) network watchdog ............................................................................................................................................. 23 paired mode ......................................................................................

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    Table of contents v eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) eserv-12t serial port pinouts .............................................................................................................................. 43 standard ethernet cable rj-45 pin-out ...............................................................

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    Introduction eserv-1xt serial servers 1 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) introduction thank you for purchasing an n-tron product! This product has been manufactured to the highest standards of quality and performance to ensure your complete satisfaction. Figure 1. An eserv-12t serial server about eserv-1xt ser...

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    Introduction eserv-1xt serial servers 2 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) model number features eserv-11t 1port, db9, ess, din, cu ethernet eserv-11t-st 1port, db9, ess, din, fiber, multimode, st eserv-12t 2port, tb, ess, din, cu ethernet eserv-12t -st 2 port, tb, ess, din, fiber, multimode, st eserv-1xt serial...

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    Hardware eserv-1xt serial servers 3 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) eserv-1xt serial server hardware eserv-1xt serial servers are enclosed in din rail mountable enclosures and feature led indicators, power, ethernet and serial connectors and a recessed mode switch. Package checklist eserv-1xt serial servers a...

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    Hardware eserv-1xt serial servers 4 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) 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 there...

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    Hardware eserv-1xt serial servers 5 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) 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. Figure 4. Ethe...

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    Hardware eserv-1xt serial servers 6 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) figure 6. Db-9 female serial port connector with pinout figure 7. Five-position pluggable terminal blocks note: refer to appendix d for connection pin-outs. Power connector the power connector is a 5.08 mm 2-position pluggable terminal block....

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    Hardware eserv-1xt serial servers 7 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) mounting hardware eserv-1xt serial server modules can be din rail mounted. The din mounting clip and spring is included on each module. Figure 9. Din clip on a serial server model.

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    Setup and connections eserv-1xt serial servers 8 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) serial server setup and connections this section describes how to setup and connect eserv-1xt serial servers. Note: in this section devices to be connected to the serial server’s serial connection are simply referred to as the “s...

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    Setup and connections eserv-1xt serial servers 9 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) connecting the eserv-11t the eserv-11t has one serial connection that supports rs-232, rs-422 and rs-485 (2- and 4-wire). The unit has two connectors: a db-9m connector and a 5-position terminal block. If you select rs-232 mode w...

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    Setup and connections eserv-1xt serial servers 10 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) connecting the eserv-12t the eserv-12t 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 connection...

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    Setup and connections eserv-1xt serial servers 11 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) configuring with n-tron's ethernet serial server manager eserv-1xt serial servers can be configured over the network using n-tron's ethernet serial server manager software running on a pc. To open the software: 1. From the deskt...

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    Setup and connections eserv-1xt serial servers 12 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) 3. Configure your serial server as required. Note: for more information on configuration options refer to section 4: description of serial server properties. Configuring the eserv-1xt serial server via the serial port (console m...

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    Setup and connections eserv-1xt serial servers 13 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) to configure the serial server, open the ethernet serial server manager software and set up the serial server's parameters as required. Note: for more information on configuration options refer to section 4: description of seria...

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    Setup and connections eserv-1xt serial servers 14 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) 2. Configure the serial server with the appropriate network settings (using the ethernet serial server manager or the web interface). Direct ip/udp 3. Configure your software application with the appropriate ip address and port ...

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    Setup and connections eserv-1xt serial servers 15 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) calls are able to interface to virtual com ports. When a program on the pc opens the new com port, it communic ates directly with the remote serial device connected to the serial server. To set up a virtual com port mode connect...

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    Setup and connections eserv-1xt serial servers 16 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) figure 14. 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 the ethernet serial server mana...

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    Setup and connections eserv-1xt serial servers 17 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) b. On eserv-12t models: port 1 led is on and the port 2 led is off. 3. The leds go back to their normal states when the device resumes normal operation. Reloading factory defaults to reload factory defaults, press and hold the m...

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    Server properties eserv-1xt serial servers 18 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) 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 seri...

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    Server properties eserv-1xt serial servers 19 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) 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. Delimiters are ascii characters specified by the user when c...

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    Server properties eserv-1xt serial servers 20 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) dhcp dhcp (dynamic host configuration protocol) is a protocol used on special servers that supply ip addresses to network nodes on request. When dhcp is enabled on the serial server, on power up it sends a dhcp request to the dhcp s...

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    Server properties eserv-1xt serial servers 21 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) receive characters. Smaller values may increase the number of network packets, but decrease the amount of time to receive characters. The range is 1 through 65535. Ip address software or hardware attempting to access the serial serv...

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    Server properties eserv-1xt serial servers 22 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) b. Open hyper terminal or similar serial emulation software and connect to the com port used in the step above. Ensure the port is configured to 115,200 baud, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit. C. Enter console mode. Press and hold the se...

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    Server properties eserv-1xt serial servers 23 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) link status link status of the currently selected serial server is shown on the login page of the ethernet serial server manager. Link status indicates the type of ethernet connection between the computer and serial server. It will ...

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    Server properties eserv-1xt serial servers 24 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) serial interface modes four serial interface modes of operation are: rs-232 - point-to-point serial communications connection used by pc com ports and many other systems. Capable of baud rates up to 115.2 kbaud over short distances ...

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    Server properties eserv-1xt serial servers 25 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) for a class d network (ip addresses 224.0.0.0 through 239.255.255.255) and class e networks (ip addresses 240.0.0.0 through 255.255.255.255) the subnet mask is ignored. Eserv-1xtserial servers come from the factory with a default su...

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    Firmware upgrades eserv-1xt serial servers 26 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) upgrading the serial server firmware occasionally, updated firmware may become available for your serial server. The firmware can be upgraded using the ethernet serial server manager software. The following procedure describes the f...

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    Diagnostics eserv-1xt serial servers 27 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) diagnostics clicking the diagnostics icon opens the diagnostics 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 th...

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    Diagnostics eserv-1xt serial servers 28 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) information about the progress of the pinging process is displayed in the test progress box. Figure 17. Testing a serial server connection replace image testing a virtual com port to run diagnostics on a virtual com port: 1. Click the dia...

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    Diagnostics eserv-1xt serial servers 29 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) 4. Click the start button. Information about the progress of the pinging process is displayed in the test progress box. Figure 18. Testing a vcom port.

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    Default server settings appendix a appendix a 30 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) 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 assignme...

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    Default server settings appendix a appendix a 31 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) stop bits 1 flow control none protocol tcp serial timeout 0 seconds tcp alive timeout 0 minutes connection mode server delimiter hex 1 00 delimiter hex 2 00 remove delimiters disable force transmit 0 ms inter-character timer 0 ms...

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    Product specifications appendix b appendix a 32 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) appendix b: product specifications general specifications hardware and included accessories device serial server cd cd with the ethernet serial server manager software for windows 2000, 2003 server/xp/vista optional accessories ca...

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    Product specifications appendix b appendix a 33 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) en61000-6-1 generic standards for residential, commercial & light industrial en61000-4-2 to 11 esd, rfi, eft, surge, and ci ul 508 enclosure rating ip30 mounting din rail mount (35 mm) dimensions (eserv-1xt) 1.2 x 3.3 x 4.7 in (3....

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    Product specifications appendix b appendix a 34 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) 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...

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    Product specifications appendix b appendix a 35 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) serial interface specifications serial interfaces mode selection rs-232/422/485 software selectable rs-232 lines txd, rxd, rts, cts, dtr, dsr, dcd, gnd rs-422 lines txda(-), txdb(+), rxda(-), rxdb(+), gnd rs-485 lines (2 wire) dat...

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    Product specifications appendix b appendix a 36 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) fiber interface specifications fiber interface fiber mode multimode range 2km cable 62.5/125μm connector st tx power min -19 dbm rx sensitivity max -32 dbm wavelength 1310 nm.

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    Product specifications appendix b appendix a 37 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) network specifications memory serial memory 8 kb per port network memory 4 kb i/p port addresses 5300 heartbeat & configuration setting in tcp mode (i.E. Pair mode) 8888 eserv-1xt update network communications lan 10/100 mbps auto...

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    Product specifications appendix b appendix a 38 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) firmware upgrade via serial, ethernet or auto web search character count 0 to 65535 delimiters hex 1 00 to ff (send serial data if delimiter hex 1 only is set and received) hex 2 00 to ff (send serial data if delimiter hex 1 and 2...

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    Dimensional diagrams appendix c 39 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) appendix c: dimensional diagrams figure 19. Dimensional diagram of a eserv-11t serial server.

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    Dimensional diagrams appendix c 40 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) figure 20. Dimensional diagram of a eserv-12t serial server.

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    Connector pinouts appendix d 41 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) appendix d: connector pinouts eserv-11t serial port pinouts db-9m pin rs-232 1 dcd 2 rxd 3 txd 4 dtr 5 gnd 6 dsr 7 rts 8 cts 9 ri.

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    Connector pinouts appendix d 42 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) terminal rs-422/485 4- wire rs-485 2- wire a txa(-) data a(-) b txb(+) data b(+) c rxa(-) --- d rxb(+) --- e gnd gnd.

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    Connector pinouts appendix d 43 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) eserv-12t serial port pinouts terminal rs-232 rs-422/rs-485 4-wire rs-485 2-wire a rts (output) txa(-) data a(-) b td (output) txb(+) data b(+) c cts (input) rxa(-) --- d rd (input) rxb(+) --- e gnd gnd gnd in the rs-422 mode, tx lines are output...

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    Connector pinouts appendix d 44 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) standard ethernet cable rj-45 pin-out rj-45 pin signal wire color rj-45 pin 1 tx+ white-green 1 2 tx+ green 2 3 rx+ white-orange 3 4 not used blue 4 5 not used white-blue 5 6 rx- orange 6 7 not used white-brown 7 8 not used brown 8.

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    Safety eserv-1xt serial servers 45 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) copyright, © n-tron corp., 2010 820 s. University blvd., suite 4e mobile, al 36609 usa all rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission from n-tron corp. Is prohibited, except as allowed under copy...

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    Safety eserv-1xt serial servers 46 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) warning do not perform any services on the unit unless qualified to do so. Do not substitute unauthorized parts or make unauthorized modifications to the unit. Do not operate the unit with the top cover removed, as this could create a shock or...

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    Safety eserv-1xt serial servers 47 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) environmental safety warning: disconnect the power and allow to cool 5 minutes before touching. Electrical safety warning: disconnect the power cable before removing the top cover. Warning: do not operate the unit with any cover removed. Warni...

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    Safety eserv-1xt serial servers 48 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) never install or work on electrical equipment or cabling during periods of lightning activity. Never connect or disconnect power when hazardous gasses are present. Unpacking remove all the equipment from the packaging, and store the packaging ...

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    Warranty eserv-1xt serial servers 49 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) n-tron limited warranty n-tron, corp. Warrants to the end user that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty period from the date of purchase from...

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    Warranty eserv-1xt serial servers 50 eserv-1xt (rev. 1210) limitation of liability: to the full extent allowed by law, n-tron also excludes for itself and its suppliers any liability, whether based in contract or tort (including negligence), for incidental, consequential, indirect, special, or punit...