Anderson Manufacturing 8000 602 050 User Manual
SeriaLAN
Serial to IP Converter
Installation and Operation
Guide
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8000 602 050 Rev. B
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About this Guide
The team at CXR Anderson Jacobson thanks you for choosing
the SeriaLAN.
We hope that this equipment will provide you full satisfaction and in order to serve
you even better, we thank you for returning the warranty card you will find at the
end of this manual. We also invite you to read the last part of this manual, which
provides useful information on the warranty terms and conditions, which apply to
your equipment.
Forward
This manual describes how to install, operate and troubleshoot the SeriaLAN.
Chapter 1 an Overview
Chapter 2 describes the characteristics and typical configurations
Chapter 3 explains how to install and connect the equipment
Chapter 4 describes the front panel displays and switches as well as their use
Chapter 5 describes examples of typical applications
Chapter 6 explains how to configure the equipment
Chapter 7 lists all the SeriaLAN technical characteristics
Chapter 8 Will help you to resolve most of the difficulties encountered during the
installation and operation of the unit.
Appendix A describes the connector pin-outs
Appendix B describes the connector cabling
Appendix C describes the connector cabling
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview ........................................................................1
Chapter 2 Introduction .................................................................3
2.1. LAN Interface................................................................................................. 3
2.2. Serial line interface......................................................................................... 3
2.3. Installation and initial set-up............................................................................ 4
2.4. Configuration ................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 3 Installation.....................................................................5
Chapter 4 Front Panel Indicators .................................................... 6
Chapter 5 Local Area Network Connection ....................................7
Chapter 6 Configuration & Operation.............................................. 8
6.1. VT100 Interactive Menus ................................................................................. 8
6.1.1. Main Menu...............................................................................................................9
6.1.2. WAN/Serial Parameters.............................................................................................9
6.1.3. Admin Parameters.................................................................................................. 11
6.1.4. User Setting Parameters ......................................................................................... 12
6.1.5. Status and Statistics............................................................................................... 13
Chapter 7 Technical Characteristics .............................................. 15
7.1. Transmission Modes.......................................................................................15
7.2. General Characteristics...................................................................................15
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ........................................................... 16
8.1. Configuration and management phase..............................................................16
8.2. Bridge..........................................................................................................17
8.3. Serial link - Connection ..................................................................................17
8.4. Firmware Upgrade .........................................................................................18
8.4.1. Local upgrade ........................................................................................................ 19
8.4.2. Through the LAN .................................................................................................... 19
Appendix A Connector Descriptions................................................. 21
A.1 Admin Port V.24 - RJ45 ...................................................................................21
A.2 Serial port - WAN ...........................................................................................22
A.3 Port LAN 10/100Base TX - RJ45........................................................................23
Appendix B Cables........................................................................... 23
B.1 RS-232/V.24/V.28 Interface - DB25F-DB25M Cable.............................................23
B.2. RS-530 Interface - DB25F-DB25M Cable ...........................................................24
B.3 V.36 Interface - DB25F-DB37M Cable................................................................25
B.4 Interface V.35 Interface - DB25F-M34M Cable ....................................................26
B.5 X.21/V.11 Interface - DB25F-DB15M Cable ........................................................27
Appendix C Warranty and Repairs................................................... 29
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Chapter 1 Overview
Safety Instructions
The following accesses are referenced as SELV (Safety Low Voltage] in conformity with
EN.60950 standard:
•5 VDC supply Input
• Admin : V.24 - RS232 configuration port
• LAN: Ethernet interface
• SERIAL: serial interface (RS-530/V.35/V.11/X.21/V.24)
The power supply adapter is the main switching element. To totally disconnect the
equipment from the supply source we recommend you disconnect the power adapter from
the mains wall outlet. Thus this plug must be installed close to the equipment and provided
easy access. In order to comply with the safety regulations, it is imperative to use the
accessories (power supply and cables) provided with the equipment. When access to the
inside of the unit is necessary, it is imperative to disconnect the power cord from the mains
- only CXR maintenance qualified person are allowed to open the enclosure. For safety
reasons, any operation on the equipment and particularly opening the enclosure must be
carried out by maintenance person qualified by CXR. The equipment must imperatively be
returned to CXR in any case of anomaly, fall, loss of performance, water exposure, power
supply damage, , ,
Environment
The SeriaLAN is designed for residential or light industrial use within the following
environmental conditions:
• Storage Temperature 0 to 70 °C
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 45 °C
• Humidity: 0 to 90% without condensation
• Class: IP40
• Flammability: UL94-V0
• Equipment must not be exposed to excessive solar radiation
• Equipment must not be in contact with water. It must not be used near a water reserve
or in a wet location.
Install the equipment in an area well suited for its good operation and its longevity :
• Equipment must not be exposed to excessive solar radiation
• Equipment must not be in contact with water. It must not be used near a water reserve
or in a wet location.
• Equipment must be installed on a plane and horizontal surface, without vibration.
• Make sure the area is clean, dry and exempt of dust
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• Make sure that nothing could obstruct the air vent of the product, and that no small size
part (screw, staple, clip, …) could get into it.
Always disconnect the power supply connection before any operation (move, connecting
other equipment, …) on the equipment.
Use
The SeriaLAN is a half-bridge designed to be connected on one end to a LAN (10/100 Base
TX) and on the other end to a WAN equipment (DCE) through a serial RS-530 or X.21/V.11
or V.35 or V.24/V.28 interface. Two SeriaLAN units are required to establish a link. No
guarantee is given as to compatibility with equipment from different suppliers.
WAN Interface: RS-530 or X.21/V.11 or V.35 or V.24/V.28
WAN Rate: set by the DCE (< 10 Mbit/s)
Ethernet bridge :
Ethernet, 802.3
Frame buffer memory : 400
Source Mac address memory : 10.000
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Chapter 2 Introduction
SeriaLAN is an Ethernet/802.3 Bridge through a WAN interface (RS-530 or X.21/V.11 or
V.35 or V.24/V.28). SeriaLAN is DTE equipment making a bridge through DCE equipment
(Synchronous Modem, DSL Modem , CSU/DSU, Fiber Optical Modem, etc). SeriaLAN uses a
store & forward mechanism. SeriaLAN is manageable by the network (LAN or WAN) through
TCP/IP protocol.
2.1. LAN Interface
SeriaLAN connects to other equipment of the local area network through its LAN Ethernet 10
/ 100 Base Tx interface.
To manage the burst of traffic, SeriaLAN stores Ethernet frames in a 400 frame buffer and
then transmits them at the speed of the serial link.
The Ethernet bridge transmits all frames with no exception : that includes broadcast frames.
Filtering consists of transmitting only frames whose destination address is not known
locally, i.e. it does not transmit frames whose destination address is locally known. This
feature optimizes the traffic between SeriaLANs and increases the data rate as seen from
the LAN side. The SeriaLAN bridge memorizes up to 10,000 local Ethernet addresses for this
filtering feature. The address of hosts that do not transmit nor receive frames for 3
minutes, is automatically cleared from this memory : method of aging.
2.2. Serial line interface
SeriaLAN connects through a serial interface software configurable as:
RS-530
V.35
RS-232/V.24/V.28
X.21/V.11
The DB25 connector is well suited for RS-530 and V.24/V.28. An adapter cable could be
necessary for the other modes:
V.35 - M34 M - ISO 2593
V.36 - DB37 M
X.21/V.11 - DB15 M - ISO4903
The remote half-bridge will be:
another CXR SeriaLAN
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a CXR Equipment on the remote LAN: MD20BT or MD2HUB, CV20BT, FO80BT or
CopperLAN.
2.3. Installation and initial set-up
SeriaLAN is easy to install. The serial rate is established by the clocks of the DCE. The only
need is to set the serial mode (RS-530 by default).
2.4. Configuration
SeriaLAN is managed through either access :
From its RS232 console port (ADMIN port on the front panel), set up for VT.100
emulation at 19,200 , 8 bits, no parity. Configuration is controlled through VT100
menus organized into thematic parts.
From its RS232 console port, thanks to a set of AT commands that control all
parameters of the unit (19,200 BPS, 8,N, 1)
Through the LAN or WAN with a Telnet session. An IP address must be set up in the
unit.
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Chapter 3 Installation
Accessories
One RJ45-RJ 45 cable and one RJ45-dB9 converter (pt# 7055031517) for the Admin
port
External power supply module
This user’s manual on the CXR CD-ROM that also includes the firmware upgrade files.
A serial interface cable (in option).
Connections
Connect the SeriaLAN per the following drawing. View is from the back side.
For safety reasons it is imperative to use the accessories (power unit and cable)
provided with the equipment.
Powering
The AC power adapter is the main switching device. The electrical outlet should be
located close to the equipment and provide easy access.
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Chapter 4 Front Panel Indicators
Six LED indicators and the console port socket are located on the front panel of the
SeriaLAN. The LEDs display an indication of the status of the unit.
Indicator Function
POWER Shows that the equipment is powered.
CD ( Carrier Detect )
100 ON when SeriaLAN Ethernet interface is running 100 MBPS.
LINK
RX Flashing when the unit is receiving data at the Ethernet interface.
TX
A terminal or the serial port of a computer (19200,8,N,1) can connect to the front panel
ADMIN port. This connection is used for installing the unit and testing its operation, but it is
not required for further normal operation.
ON when the unit receives a Carrier Detect signal from the DCE
connected to the serial port.
ON when the unit is connected to an equipment of the Ethernet
network (Switch, HUB….)
Flashing when the unit is transmitting data at the Ethernet
interface.
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Chapter 5 Local Area Network Connection
SeriaLAN is usually used for interconnecting local area networks:
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