B+B SmartWorx VESP211, VESP211-232, VESP211-485 Quick Start Manual

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Before you begin, make
sure you have the following:

Models: VESP211, VESP211-232,

VESP211-485

Ultra Compact

Ethernet to Serial Servers

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+ VESP211x product
+ CD - with Software and Manuals
+ Power Supply
+ Additional items, not included:

+Ethernet cable(s)
+Null modem cable(s)
+Mounting accessories kit

QUICK START
GUIDE

The primary check for correct operation is the
device LEDs.

For advanced set up information, see the “HELP”
section on the right hand side of each page within
the Vlinx Manager.

Select Diagnostic for a check of communications
status with attached VESP211x device, and then
select the device for which the communications
check is desired. A report of reply times and ping
statistics is generated and can be saved.

Note: you can also send your conguration les to

B+B SmartWorx Technical Support for review.

Reset Mode Switch

Mode Switch Action Result

Press and Hold in for
0-2 seconds.

Resets the unit.

Press and Hold in for
2-10 seconds.

Puts unit in Console Mode.
The Ready LED turns OFF and
the Serial LED turn On Solid.

Press and Hold in for
more than 10 seconds.

Reloads Factory Defaults.
Both Serial and Ready LEDs
turn On Solid.

Troubleshooting

6

Product Overview

Setting Up Your Device

Set Up Hardware

Install/Setup

4

1

2

Set Up Network

3

“I want DHCP” is preselected to set up the network
using dynamic IP addressing. The gateway is set up at
the factory to receive an IP assignment from a DHCP
Server.

1. If a DHCP Server is not available on your network, it
will default to 169.254.102.39.

2. If a DHCP server is not available and the default
address does not work on your PC, change your PC
network settings to IP Address: 169.254.102.1, Subnet
Mask: 255.255.0.0, Default Gateway: 169.254.102.100.

Set Up Serial Port

5

Note: Serial settings are grayed out when VCom
Mode is selected.

1. Change the description of the serial port if
needed.

2. Set the mode to RS-232, RS-422 (4-wire),

RS-485 (2-wire) or RS-485 (4-wire).

3. Set the Baud Rate to control the speed of the
port. Valid rates range between 75 and 230.4k
bits per second.

4. Set Data Bits. Options are from 5 to 8 Data Bits. 8
is most common and is the default.

5. Set Stop Bits. Stop Bits controls the number of
bits for end of character.

6. Parity controls the error checking mode, with
options of: No Parity, Odd, Even, Mark and Space.

7. “Flow Control” options are Hardware or Software or
None. Hardware is used for RS-232 only.

RS-485 DB9 Male Pinout

DB-9M Pin RS-232

Direction

(RS-232)

RS-422/485

4-wire

RS-485

2-wire

1 DCD Input RDA (-) –

2 RD Input RDB (+) –

3 TC Output TDB (+) Data B (+)

4 DTR Output TDA (-) Data A (-)

5 GND Output GND GND

6 DSR Input – –

7 RTS Output – –

8 CTS Input – –

9 – – – –

Power 10 - 30 VDC

Reset/Mode Switch

Ethernet Por t

LEDs

Model VESP211-485
= Removable
Terminal Block

E D C B A

Models VESP211 &
VES P 2 11-2 3 2
= RS-232 DB9 Male

1. Port Settings: Four congurations are available:

TCP, UDP, VCOM Mode and Paired Mode.

TCP is the most common choice, and will be briey

described below.
(Paired Mode uses the same settings as TCP.) Detailed
information about UDP and VCOM Mode may be found
in the user’s manual.

2. TCP Port Settings:

- Choose “TCP”.

- Choose either “server” or “client.”

- Enter the port number on which you want to “wait for
connections.”

- Enter the maximum number of desired connections.

- Specify who is permitted to connect.

Depending on the Mode selected, there may be
advanced functions available. Option is grayed out for
VCom Mode.

1. Connect RJ45 rst. DHCP is enabled by default.

2. Power the device.

3. Connect the Serial Device.
RS-232 with DB9: straight-through for DCE device.
Null modem for DTE device.
RS-422/485 with terminal blocks.

1. Use included CD to install Vlinx Serial Server
Manager. If Autorun does not start, go to “My
Computer” and select the CD drive. You will see a Vlinx
VESR icon. Double-click it to launch the installation.

2. Click “Login”. Password is blank from factory.

No password is necessary to operate the VESR

unit. The Conguration/General page appears.

LEDs

Ready

Blinking System operating correctly

OFF or Solid ON

Not operating correctly
or not ready

Ethernet

ON Ethernet port is connected

Blinking

Data is being transmitted
or received

Serial

ON and “Ready”
LED is Blinking

Serial port is available

Blinking

Data is being transmitted

or received
ON but “Ready”
LED is OFF

Device is in Console Mode