B&B Electronics ES1A User Manual

Model: ES1A

Mini Ethernet to

RS-232 Converter

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION..............................................................................	1
FEATURES...................................................................................................................	1
COMMUNICATION MODES ..........................................................................................	1
Direct IP ...............................................................................................................	1
Virtual COM Port .................................................................................................	1
Paired Mode .........................................................................................................	1
Other Communications Modes..............................................................................	2
CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE OVERVIEW ..............................................................	4
PACKAGE CHECKLIST .................................................................................................	4
INDICATORS, SWITCHES AND CONNECTORS................................................................	5
Link Integrity LED (Yellow)..................................................................................	5
Network Activity LED ...........................................................................................	5
Reset Switch ..........................................................................................................	5
Ethernet Port Connector.......................................................................................	5
Serial Port Connector ...........................................................................................	6
Power Connector ..................................................................................................	6
CONNECTING THE HARDWARE ...................................................................................	6
Configuration Connections...................................................................................	6
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED .......................................................................	8

1.Check the contents of your ES1A package. It should contain….................... 8

2.	Set up the Hardware .....................................................................................		8
3.	Power it Up...................................................................................................		8
4.	Get the IP Address ........................................................................................		8
5.	Login .............................................................................................................		8
6.	Configure the ES1A.......................................................................................		9
7.	Set up VCOM (if using the RealPort profile) ................................................		9
8.	Communicate ................................................................................................		9
CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE IP ADDRESS.............................................			10
USING THE DISCOVERY SOFTWARE ..........................................................................			10
CHAPTER 5: USING THE WEB CONFIGURATION AND MANAGEMENT
INTERFACE..............................................................................................................			12
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	LOGGING IN ..............................................................................................................	12
	LOGGING OUT ..........................................................................................................	12
	USING TUTORIAL AND HELP.....................................................................................	13
	CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS .........................................................................	13
	IP Settings...........................................................................................................	14
	Network Services Settings ...................................................................................	14
	Advanced Network Settings.................................................................................	14
	CONFIGURING THE SERIAL PORT ..............................................................................	15
	Port Profile Settings............................................................................................	15
	Basic Serial Settings ...........................................................................................	20
	Advanced Serial Settings.....................................................................................	20
	CONFIGURING ALARMS AND NOTIFICATION.............................................................	21
	Alarm Notification Settings.................................................................................	21
	Alarm Conditions................................................................................................	21
	Alarm Destinations .............................................................................................	22
CHAPTER 6: MANAGING THE ES1A.................................................................		24
	SYSTEM SETTINGS ....................................................................................................	24
	Device Identity Settings.......................................................................................	24
	Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Settings...................................	24
	USING REMOTE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................	24
	MANAGING USERS AND PERMISSIONS ......................................................................	24
	Changing the Root Username and Password .....................................................	24
	Adding New Users...............................................................................................	25
	Configuring User Access and Permissions .........................................................	25
	MANAGING SERIAL PORTS AND CONNECTIONS ........................................................	26
	Serial Ports .........................................................................................................	26
	Connections ........................................................................................................	26
CHAPTER 7: USING ADMINISTRATIVE FEATURES ....................................		28
	FILE MANAGEMENT..................................................................................................	28
	BACKUP/RESTORE ....................................................................................................	28
	UPDATE FIRMWARE..................................................................................................	28
	FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ................................................................................	28
	SYSTEM INFORMATION .............................................................................................	29
	General ...............................................................................................................	29
	GPIO...................................................................................................................	29
	Serial...................................................................................................................	29
	Network...............................................................................................................	30
	REBOOT ....................................................................................................................	31
CHAPTER 8: USING REALPORT........................................................................		32
	Configuring the IP Address.................................................................................	32
	Configuring the Serial Port for RealPort............................................................	32
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Adding a Virtual COM Port using RealPort.......................................................	33
Removing a Virtual COM Port using RealPort ..................................................	33
Updating RealPort..............................................................................................	34
APPENDIX A: DEFAULT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS ...............................	36
APPENDIX B: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................	38
APPENDIX C: DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAMS......................................................	40
APPENDIX D: RS-232 CONNECTIONS...............................................................	41
APPENDIX E: NETWORK CONNECTIONS ......................................................	42

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

ES1A Mini Ethernet to RS-232 Converters provide simple and costeffective solutions for connecting RS-232 devices to Ethernet networks. ES1A converters make it easy to connect serial printers, copiers, building automation, retail, point-of-sale, warehousing and banking equipment directly into Ethernet networks.

ES1A converters support virtual COM port, console management, TCP and UDP socket, serial bridge, modem emulation and custom connections. Network addresses can be obtained dynamically or manually. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is supported. Configuration is accomplished through a web-based user interface.

Figure 1. ES1A Mini Ethernet to RS-232 Converter

Features

•Converts Ethernet to RS-232 serial

•Small, economical and configurable

•Supports TD, RD, TRS, CTS, DTR, DCD, DSR and GND RS-232 lines

•LEDs indicate link integrity and data transfer activity

•10/100 Mbps auto-detecting operation

•Web Configuration and Management user interface

•Email event notification

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Introduction

Communication Modes

ES1A Ethernet to RS-232 converters allow you to connect serial devices over a LAN or WAN. Serial devices no longer are limited to a physical connection to the PC COM port. They can be installed anywhere on the LAN using TCP/IP or UDP/IP communications. This allows traditional Windows PC software access to serial devices anywhere on the LAN/WAN network.

Direct IP

Direct IP Mode allows applications using TCP/IP or UDP/IP socket programs to communicate with the asynchronous serial ports on the serial server. In this mode the ES1A is configured as a TCP or UDP server. The socket program running on the PC establishes a communication connection. The data is sent directly to and from the serial port on the server.

TCP Server Mode allows network devices to initiate a TCP connection to the serial device connected to the serial port on the ES1A. This is also referred to as reverse telnet.

UDP Server Mode allows network devices to initiate a UDP connection to the serial device attached to the serial port of the ES1A. When using UDP protocol the ES1A can be configured to broadcast data to and receive data from multiple IP addresses.

Virtual COM Port

Virtual COM Port mode (also called RealPort, or com port redirection) allows you to map a COM port on your PC to the serial port on your ES1A. Using the RealPort software (included with the ES1A) you create virtual COM ports on your PC. When your application sends data to this port, RealPort redirects the data across the network to serial device connected to the ES1A serial port. The network is transparent to the user application and the serial device connected to the ES1A.

Paired Mode

Paired Mode (also called Serial Tunneling or Serial Bridge mode) allows serial devices connected to two ES1A converters to communicate across a network. The two ES1A converters automatically connect to each other.

In Paired Mode the heartbeat feature ensures reliable communications by restoring the connection if communications are temporarily lost at either end due to loss of power or Ethernet connection.

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Other Communications Modes

ES1A Converters also feature the following communications profiles:

Modem Emulation Mode allows you to configure the serial port to operate as if it is a modem. For legacy applications where a serial device is set up to communicate through a modem, the serial device can now be connected to the ES1A and communication occurs over the network. The ES1A emulates modem responses to and from the serial device.

In Console Management Mode the ES1A can be configured for connection to the management port typically found on network devices such as routers, switches and servers. This allows remote management of the network device. Communication can be accomplished using telnet to a specific port in the converter.

Custom Mode allows you to custom configure the ES1A serial port and is used if your application does not fit into any other predefined modes.

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Introduction

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Hardware Overview

Chapter 2: Hardware Overview

Package Checklist

ES1A Ethernet to RS-232 Converters are shipped with the following items included:

9The ES1A module

95VDC 500mA 5.5mm by 2.1mm tip positive barrel jack power supply.

9A printed version of this user manual

9A printed version of the ES1A Quick Start Guide

9CD-ROM disc with

o B&B discovery software

o RealPort drivers for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0/Vista o this user manual in PDF format

o a Quick Start guide in PDF format

Figure 2. Top View of the ES1A Converter

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Hardware Overview

Indicators, Switches and Connectors

Link Integrity LED (Yellow)

When the yellow LED located on the Ethernet jack is illuminated it indicates that a connection (link integrity) has been established between the converter and a node on the network.

Network Activity LED

When the green LED located on the Ethernet jack is flashing it indicates that data is being sent across the network.

Figure 3. LED Indicators on the ES1A

Reset Switch

The Reset switch is a recessed switch located on the side of the ES1A. The Reset switch provides two functions:

Press and release within 10 seconds	Resets the ES1A
Press and hold for more than 10 seconds	Reloads factory default values
while powering up

Ethernet Port Connector

The Ethernet Port connector is a standard RJ-45 receptacle that allows the serial server to be connected to an Ethernet network. On the ES1A two indicator LEDs are built into the RJ-45 connector.

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