Moxa Technologies NE-4100 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction ...............................................................................................1-1

Overview.............................................................................................................................. 1-2

Package Checklist................................................................................................................. 1-2

Product Features................................................................................................................... 1-2

Product Specifications.......................................................................................................... 1-3

Chapter 2. Panel Layout and Pin Assignments ........................................................2-1

NE-4100T, NE-4100-ST....................................................................................................... 2-2

Panel Layout................................................................................................................. 2-2

NE-4100-ST LED Indicators........................................................................................ 2-2

Pin Assignments........................................................................................................... 2-3

Block Diagrams............................................................................................................ 2-4

NE-4110S, NE-4110A, NE-4110-ST.................................................................................... 2-5

Panel Layout................................................................................................................. 2-5

NE-4110-ST LED Indicators........................................................................................ 2-6

Pin Assignments........................................................................................................... 2-6

Block Diagrams............................................................................................................ 2-8

NE-4120S, NE-4120A, NE-4120-ST................................................................................... 2-9

Panel Layout................................................................................................................. 2-9

NE-4120-ST LED Indicators...................................................................................... 2-10

Pin Assignments......................................................................................................... 2-11

Block Diagrams.......................................................................................................... 2-12

Chapter 3. Getting Started ..........................................................................................3-1

Wiring Precautions............................................................................................................... 3-2

Installing the NE-4100T onto the NE-4100-ST.................................................................... 3-3

Installing the NE-4110S, NE-4110A onto the NE-4110-ST................................................. 3-3

Installing the NE-4120S, NE-4120A onto the NE-4120-ST................................................. 3-4

Selecting the Serial Interface................................................................................................ 3-4

Circuit Pad for External Connection..................................................................................... 3-5

Connecting the Power........................................................................................................... 3-5

Connecting to the Network................................................................................................... 3-6

Connecting to a Serial Device.............................................................................................. 3-6

Digital I/O Channel Settings................................................................................................. 3-6

Digital Output LED Circuit Design.............................................................................. 3-8

Chapter 4. Choosing the Proper Operation Mode ....................................................4-1

Overview.............................................................................................................................. 4-2

TCP Server Mode................................................................................................................. 4-2

TCP Client Mode.................................................................................................................. 4-3

UDP Mode............................................................................................................................ 4-3

Real COM Mode .................................................................................................................. 4-4

Chapter 5. Initial IP Address Configuration...............................................................5-1

Static vs. Dynamic IP Address.............................................................................................. 5-2

Factory Default IP Address................................................................................................... 5-2

NE-4100 Series A dministration Suite................................................................................... 5-2

ARP...................................................................................................................................... 5-2

Telnet Console...................................................................................................................... 5-3

Serial Console (19200, n, 8, 1)............................................................................................. 5-5

Chapter 6. Web Console Configuration.....................................................................6-1

Opening Your Browser ......................................................................................................... 6-2

Web Console Navigation...................................................................................................... 6-3

Basic Settings ....................................................................................................................... 6-4

Network Settings.................................................................................................................. 6-5

Serial Settings....................................................................................................................... 6-8

Operating Settings.............................................................................................................. 6-10

TCP Server Mode....................................................................................................... 6-10

Real COM Mode ........................................................................................................ 6-12

TCP Client Mode........................................................................................................ 6-15

UDP Mode.................................................................................................................. 6-18

Accessible IP Settings.........................................................................................................6-20

Auto W a rning Settings........................................................................................................ 6-21

E-mail and SNMP Trap.............................................................................................. 6-21

Event Type.................................................................................................................. 6-22

Digital IO............................................................................................................................ 6-23

DIO Settings............................................................................................................... 6-23

DIO Monitor............................................................................................................... 6-24

Serial Command Mode....................................................................................................... 6-24

Change Password................................................................................................................ 6-24

Load Factory Defaults........................................................................................................ 6-25

Save/Restart........................................................................................................................ 6-25

Chapter 7. Network Enabler Administrator ...............................................................7-1

Overview.............................................................................................................................. 7-2

Installing Network Enabler Administrator............................................................................ 7-2

Network Enabler Administrator Navigation......................................................................... 7-4

Configuration Functions....................................................................................................... 7-5

Broadcast Search .......................................................................................................... 7-5

Specify by IP Address .................................................................................................. 7-6

Locate........................................................................................................................... 7-6

Unlock .......................................................................................................................... 7-7

Configure...................................................................................................................... 7-9

Upgrade Firmware ...................................................................................................... 7-11

Import and Export Configuration ............................................................................... 7-12

Monitor Functions.............................................................................................................. 7-13

Add and Remove Target............................................................................................. 7-13

Load Configured COM Port....................................................................................... 7-14

Settings....................................................................................................................... 7-15

Go and Stop................................................................................................................ 7-16

Port Monitor Functions....................................................................................................... 7-18

COM Mapping Functions................................................................................................... 7-18

Add and Remove Target............................................................................................. 7-18

COM Settings............................................................................................................. 7-19

Enable and Disable..................................................................................................... 7-21

Apply and Discard Change ......................................................................................... 7-21

Import and Export COM Mapping............................................................................. 7-21

IP Address Report Functions .............................................................................................. 7-21

Chapter 8. Linux and UNIX Configuration .................................................................8-1

Linux Real TTY Drivers....................................................................................................... 8-2

Basic Procedures........................................................................................................... 8-2

Hardware Setup ............................................................................................................ 8-2

Installing Linux Real TTY Driver Files .......................................................................8-2

Mapping TTY Ports...................................................................................................... 8-3

Removing Mapped TTY Ports......................................................................................8-3

Removing Linux Driver Files....................................................................................... 8-4

UNIX Fixed TTY Driver...................................................................................................... 8-4

Installing the UNIX Driver........................................................................................... 8-4

Configuring the UNIX Driver ...................................................................................... 8-5

Chapter 9. Serial Command Mode..............................................................................9-1

Overview.............................................................................................................................. 9-2

Serial Command Format and Command Set........................................................................ 9-2

Command Structure...................................................................................................... 9-2

Reply Structure............................................................................................................. 9-3

OP Codes and Parameters............................................................................................. 9-3

Operation Flow Chart........................................................................................................... 9-9

Configuring Trigger Type..................................................................................................... 9-9

Network Enabler Administrator..................................................................................9-10

Telnet Console............................................................................................................ 9-12

Web Console ..............................................................................................................9-13

Serial Console............................................................................................................. 9-13

Entering Serial Command Mode........................................................................................ 9-14

Trigger Type............................................................................................................... 9-14

Serial Port Parameters................................................................................................. 9-14

Comments................................................................................................................... 9-15

Exiting Serial Command Mode.......................................................................................... 9-15

Determining the Active Mode ............................................................................................9-16

Serial Command Examples ................................................................................................ 9-17

Example 1: Get Model Name Using HW Trigger...................................................... 9-17

Example 2: Change IP Address Using HW Trigger................................................... 9-17

Example 3: Get IP Mode Using SW Trigger.............................................................. 9-18

Example 4: Change TCP Port Number Using SW Trigger......................................... 9-18

Appendix A. Well Known Port Numbers ......................................................................A-1

Appendix B. NECI Library..............................................................................................B-1

Appendix C. Auto IP Report Protocol........................................................................... C-1

IP Address Report Structure .................................................................................................C-2

Hardware and AP ID.............................................................................................................C-2

Example................................................................................................................................C-2

Appendix D. DIO Commands ........................................................................................D-1

Overview............................................................................................................................. D-1

C Code Example .......................................................................................................... D-1

Read Single DIO.................................................................................................................. D-2

Command .................................................................................................................... D-2

Response...................................................................................................................... D-2

C Code Example .......................................................................................................... D-2

Write Single DIO................................................................................................................. D-3

Command .................................................................................................................... D-3

Response...................................................................................................................... D-3

C Code Example:......................................................................................................... D-3

Read Multiple DIO.............................................................................................................. D-4

Command .................................................................................................................... D-4

Response...................................................................................................................... D-4

C Code Example:......................................................................................................... D-5

Write Multiple DIO............................................................................................................. D-5

Command .................................................................................................................... D-5

Response...................................................................................................................... D-6

C Code Example:......................................................................................................... D-7

Appendix E. SNMP Agent with MIB II & RS-232 Like Group ...................................... E-1

Appendix F. Service Information...................................................................................F-1

MOXA Internet Services......................................................................................................F-2

Technical Support E-mail Address...............................................................................F-2

Website for Product Information.................................................................................. F-2

Problem Report Form........................................................................................................... F-3

Product Return Procedure.....................................................................................................F-4

Chapter 1. Introduction

The NE-4100 Series embedded device server is a line of compact modules that act as network enablers. NE-4100 Series modules can be installed in or on a serial device to connect it to an Ethernet network, allowing you to gain network access to any electronic device that has a serial port. All NE-4100 Series modules come equipped with built-in TCP/IP protocols for fast integration, saving you time and energy on programming.

The following topics are covered in this chapter.

 Overview  Package Checklist  Product Features  Product Specifications

NE-4100 Series User’s Manual Introduction

Overview

NE-4100 Series modules are a type of embedded device server or network enabler. An NE-4100 Series module may be installed in or attached to a serial device to make it accessible from a network. There are three types of module offered: drop-in (NE-4100T), RJ45 (NE-4110S, NE-4110A), and pin header (NE-4120S, NE-4120A). The last letter of the model number indicates the serial signal supported by the module. T indicates a TTL connector, S indicates an RS-232 connector, and A indicates an RS-422/485 connector. Each module includes 4 digital input/output channels, also known as DIO channels or GPIO channels.

NE-4100 Series modules are very compact—less than half the size of a credit card. At such a small size, they can be installed into almost any serial device. Each NE-4100 Series module also comes with a built-in TCP/IP stack for fast integration. Engineers can spend less time on TCP/IP programming, and focus more on developing other major features, thereby shortening your product’s time to market. Modules may be easily configured with a user-friendly Windows utility, web browser, serial console, or Telnet console. In addition, a Windows-based NECI (Network Enabler Configuration Interface) library is available to help you develop your own Windows utilities.

Each module comes with a complete development kit containing an evaluation board, documents, sample code, cables, and accessories.

Package Checklist

z 1 NE-4100 Series module z 1 NE-4100-ST (the evaluation board ) z NE-4100 Series documentation & software CD z 1 universal power adaptor z 2 power cords z 1 null modem cable z 1 cross-over Ethernet cable z Warranty statement z Quick Installation Guide

NOTE: Please notify your sales representative if any of the above items is missing or damaged.

Product Features

All NE-4100 Series modules have the following features:

z 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing Ethernet interface z Compact size and ready-to-go design (NE-4100T measures 45 × 36 mm, NE-4110/4120

measure 57 × 40 mm)

z Built-in TCP/IP firmware for fast integration z TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, Real COM driver operation modes z Low power consumption (1.5W) z Multiple user-friendly configuration options z 4 dedicated digital input/output (DIO) channels for user applications z Software reset

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Product Specifications

System

CPU 16-bit MCU RAM 1 MB Flash 2 MB

LAN

Ethernet Protection built-in transformer with 1.5 KV magnetic isolation

Serial

Interface TTL

Port Type pin header RJ45 pin header

Signals

Serial Communication Parameters

NE-4100T NE-4110S, NE-4110A NE-4120S, NE-4120A

10/100 Mbps, pin

headers

TTL, RS-232: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND

RS-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND

RS-485 (4-wire): TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND

10/100 Mbps, RJ45 10/100 Mbps, pin headers

RS-232 (NE-4110S)

RS-422/485 (NE-4110A)

RS-485 (2-wire): Data+, Data-, GND

RS-232 (NE-4120S)

RS-422/485 (NE-4120A)

Parity None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8 Stop Bit 1, 1.5, 2 Flow Control RTS/CTS, XON/XOFF

Transmission Speed

Software Features

Protocols ICMP, ARP, IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, HTTP, SNMP, SMTP Operating

Mode Utilities NE utility for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003(x64)/XP(x64)

Configuration web browser, serial console, Telnet console, or Windows utility

Power Requirements

Power Input 5 VDC Power

Consumption

50 bps to 115.2 Kbps for PCB V1.x, 110 bps to 230.4 Kbps for PCB V2.x

TCP Server, TCP Client, UDP, Real COM mode

290 mA @ 5 VDC (Max.)

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NE-4100 Series User’s Manual Introduction

Environmental

Operating Temperature

Storage Temperature

Regulatory Approvals

EMC FCC Class A, CE Class A Warranty 5 years

NE-4100T NE-4110S, NE-4110A NE-4120S, NE-4120A

0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F), 5% to 95%RH

-20°C to 85°C (-4°F to 185°F), 5% to 95%RH

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Chapter 2. Panel Layout and Pin Assignments

This chapter includes information about the panel layouts and p in assignments for NE-4100 Series modules. The layouts and reference circuit diagrams for the evaluation boards are also covered. The evaluation boards are used for evaluation and development of applications for NE-4100 Series modules.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 NE-4100T, NE-4100-ST

¾ Panel Layout ¾ NE-4100-ST LED Indicators ¾ Pin Assignments ¾ Block Diagrams

 NE-4110S, NE-4110A, NE-4110-ST

¾ Panel Layout ¾ NE-4110-ST LED Indicators ¾ Pin Assignments ¾ Block Diagrams

 NE-4120S, NE-4120A, NE-4120-ST

¾ Panel Layout ¾ NE-4120-ST LED Indicators ¾ Pin Assignments ¾ Block Diagrams

NE-4100 Series User’s Manual Panel Layout and Pin Assignments

NE-4100T, NE-4100-ST

The NE-4100T is a TTL-to-Et her net dr op -in module. It measures 45 × 36 mm, and has a dual-in-line, 26-pin design, making it easy to integrate with your serial devices. The NE-4100-ST is the evaluation board for testing NE-4100T modules and developing your own applications.

Panel Layout

NE-4100T

Pin #1

36.00 mm

NE-4100-ST

Ethernet Port

45.00 mm Pin #14

149.00 mm

Power Jack

99.00 mm

NE-4100-ST LED Indicators

LED Name LED Color LED Function

Power red Indicates the power is on.

Ready

Reset Button

Serial Port (RS-232)Debug Serial COM Port DI/O Terminal Block

Steady on:

green

Blinking:

y Power is off, or power error condition exists.

steady off

y IP address cannot be found in DHCP mode.

DI/O Selector Jumpers

DIP

1234

DI/O Signal Setting Switches

Power is on and NE-4100T is

functioning normally.

NE-4100T has been located by

etwork Enabler’s Administrator’s

Location function.

y IP address conflict.

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LED Name LED Color LED Function

DIO0 red Indicates that DIO is in “low” (0) status. DIO1 red Indicates that DIO is in “low” (0) status. DIO2 red Indicates that DIO is in “low” (0) status.

DIO3 red Indicates that DIO is in “low” (0) status. TXD0 red Indicates that TXD0 has a signal. RXD0 red Indicates that RXD0 has a signal.

DTR0 red Indicates that DTR0 has a signal.

CTS0 red Indicates that CTS0 has a signal.

DSR0 red Indicates that DSR0 has a signal.

DCD0 red Indicates that DCD0 has a signal.

RTS0 red Indicates that RTS0 has a signal. TXD1 red Indicates that TXD1 has a signal. RXD1 red Indicates that RXD1 has a signal.

Pin Assignments

NE-4100T

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 ETx+ 14 PIO0 2 ETx- 15 PIO1 3 ERx+ 16 PIO2 4 ERx- 17 PIO3 5 10M LED 18 100M LED 6 TXD 19 DCD 7 RXD 20 DSR 8 RTS 21 DTR

9 CTS 22 GND 10 Reset 23 Ready LED 11 GND 24 +5V 12 GND 25 +5V 13 TXD1* 26 RXD1*

*Pins 13 and 26 control the NE-4100-ST Debug Serial COM Port’s TXD and RXD signals. The location of the Debug Serial COM Port is shown on the pr evi o us page. This port is not needed during normal operation. However, if the network fails and you need to configu re your NE-4100T, you may connect the Debug Serial COM Port, and then use the serial console to config ure your NE-4100T.

ATTENTION

NE-4100T Ethernet Signals: ETx+, ETx-, ERx+, ERx Serial Signals: TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DCD, DSR, DTR LED Controls: 10M LED, 100M LED, Ready LED

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NE-4100-ST Serial Port Pinouts (DB9 Male)

Debug Serial Port for Serial Console RS-232 Port for Connecting Serial Devices

Signal

2 3 5

Block Diagrams

+5 VDC

10/100M

Ethernet PHY

RXD TXD

GND

5 3

DIO Terminal Block

D0 D1 D2 D3

1 MB SDRAM 2 MB Flash

80186 CPU

UART0

MAC

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

TTL Serial data

(Tx, Rx, RTS, CTS,

DTR, DSR, DCD)

DCD RXD

TXD DTR GND DSR

RTS

CTS

Customer's Device

UART

5 4 3 2 1

8 7 6

Transformer

1.5 KV Isolation

RJ45

10M LED

GPIO Port

PIO0 - PIO3

100M

LED

UART1

Line

Driver

Tx Rx

Serial Console

interface

2-4

Ready

LED

NE-4100 Series User’s Manual Panel Layout and Pin Assignments

NE-4110S, NE-4110A, NE-4110-ST

The NE-4110S is an RS-232-to-Ethernet server, and the NE-4110A is an RS-422/485-to-Ethernet server. Both models use an RJ45 connection and measure 57 × 40 mm. The NE-4110-ST is the evaluation board for testing NE-4100S and NE-4110A modules and developing your own applications.

Panel Layout

NE-4110S

57.00 mm

40.00 mm

NE-4110A

57.00 mm

JP2

40.00 mm

NE-4110-ST

149.00 mm

Jumper 9 (J9)

Power Jack

99.00 mm

Interface Selector Jumpers

Reset Button

Serial Port (RS-232)Debug Serial COM Port DI/O Terminal Block

* JP2 is used to select RS-232 or RS-422/485 operation. Use the RS-232 position for RS-232 operation (NE-4110S); use the RS-485 position for RS-422 or RS-485 operation (NE-4110A).

910 12

13 14

DIP

1234

Jumper 10 (J10)

DI/O Selector Jumpers

DI/O Signal Setting Switches

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NE-4110-ST LED Indicators

LED Name LED Color LED Function

Power red Indicates the power is on.

Steady on: Power is on and NE-4110 is

green

Ready

steady off

DIO0 red Indicates that DIO is in “low” (0) status. DIO1 red Indicates that DIO is in “low” (0) status. DIO2 red Indicates that DIO is in “low” (0) status. DIO3 red Indicates that DIO is in “low” (0) status.

TXD0 red Indicates that TXD0 has a signal.

RXD0 red Indicates that RXD0 has a signal.

DTR0 red Indicates that DTR0 has a signal.

CTS0 red Indicates that CTS0 has a signal.

DSR0 red Indicates that DSR0 has a signal.

DCD0 red Indicates that DCD0 has a signal.

RTS0 red Indicates that RTS0 has a signal.

TXD1 red Indicates that TXD1 has a signal.

RXD1 red Indicates that RXD1 has a signal.

functioning normally. Blinking: NE-4110 has been located by Network Enabler Administrator.

y Power is off, or power error condition exists. y IP address cannot be found in DHCP mode. y IP address conflict.

Pin Assignments

NE-4110S Serial Header Pinouts (J1)

CTS0

DSR0

DTR0

RxD0

NE-4110A Serial Header Pinouts (J1)

RxD-

TxD+

ATTENTION

The symbols “B” and “A” are often used in place of “+” and “-”, respectively.

NC RTS0 GND TxD0 DCD0

NC NC GND RxD+ TxD-

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ATTENTION

For the 2-wire RS-485 interface, pin 3 is for Data+ (B) and pin 4 is for Data- (A).

NE-4110S and NE-4110A Ethernet Port Pinouts

Pin Signal

1 2 3 6

Tx+ TxRx+ Rx-

RJ45 Port

NE-4110S and NE-4110A DIO and LED Header Pinouts (J2)

8 6 4 2

VCC(+5V)

111312

VCC(+5V) 10M_LED

100M_LED

Ready_LED

Reset

RxD1

GND GND DIO0 DIO1 DIO2 DIO3 TxD1

NE-4110-ST Pinouts

Debug Serial Port for Serial Console RS-232 Port for Serial Devices

2 3 5

Signal

RXD TXD GND

5 3

Serial and DIO Terminal Blocks

TXD+ D0 D1 D2 D3TXD- RXD+ RXD-

SGND

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Signal

DCD RXD

TXD

DTR GND DSR

RTS

CTS

5 4 3 2 1

7 6

Data+ Data-

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Block Diagrams

NE-4110S Block Diagram

+5 VDC

1 MB SDRAM

10/100 M

Ethernet PHY

Transformer

1.5 KV isolation

Tx+ Tx- Rx-Rx+

RJ45

10M LED

NE-4110A Block Diagram

+5 VDC

1 MB SDRAM

10/100 M

Ethernet PHY

80186 CPU

MAC

GPIO Port

PIO0 - PIO3

100M

LED

80186 CPU

MAC

2 MB Flash

UART0

UART1

Ready

LED

2 MB Flash

UART0

Serial data

(Tx, Rx, RTS, CTS,

DTR, DSR, DCD)

Line

Driver

RS-422/485

Signal

Line

Driver

Customer's device

RS-232 interface

Line

Driver

Tx Rx Serial console

interface

Customer's device

RS-422/485

interface

Transformer

1.5 KV isolation

Tx+ Tx- Rx-Rx+

RJ45

10M LED

GPIO Port

PIO0 - PIO3

100M

LED

2-8

UART1

Ready

LED

Line

Driver

Tx Rx Serial console

interface

NE-4100 Series User’s Manual Panel Layout and Pin Assignments

NE-4120S, NE-4120A, NE-4120-ST

The NE-4120S is an RS-232-to-Ethernet server, and the NE-4120A is an RS-422/485-to-Ethernet server. Both models use pin headers instead of RJ45 connectors. The NE-4120-ST is the evaluation board for testing NE-4120S and NE-4120A modules and developing your own applications.

ATTENTION

The NE-4120-ST is the same board as the NE-4110-ST but with an RJ45 jack and pin headers. If your evaluation board has “NE-4110-ST” printed on the board but has the RJ45 jack and pin headers, you have the NE-4120-ST board.

Panel Layout

NE-4120S

5 4 3 2 1

40.00 mm

57.00 mm

NE-4120A

JP2

5 4 3 2 1

40.00 mm

57.00 mm

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NE-4120-ST

Jumper 9 (J9)Jumper 7 (J7)

910 12

13 14

Ethernet Port

Power Jack

149.00 mm

5 3 3 2 1

99.00 mm

Interface Selector Jumpers

* JP2 is used to select RS-232 or RS-422/485 operation. Use the RS-232 position for RS-232 operation (NE-4120S); use the RS-485 position for RS-422 or RS-485 operation (NE-4120A).

NE-4120-ST LED Indicators

LED Name LED Color LED Function

Power red Indicates the power is on.

Ready

DIO0 red Indicates that DIO is in “low” (0) status. DIO1 red Indicates that DIO is in “low” (0) status. DIO2 red Indicates that DIO is in “low” (0) status.

DIO3 red Indicates that DIO is in “low” (0) status. TXD0 red Indicates that TXD0 has a signal. RXD0 red Indicates that RXD0 has a signal. DTR0 red Indicates that DTR0 has a signal.

CTS0 red Indicates that CTS0 has a signal. DSR0 red Indicates that DSR0 has a signal. DCD0 red Indicates that DCD0 has a signal.

RTS0 red Indicates that RTS0 has a signal. TXD1 red Indicates that TXD1 has a signal. RXD1 red Indicates that RXD1 has a signal.

Reset Button

Serial Port (RS-232)Debug Serial COM Port DI/O Terminal Block

Steady on: Power is on and NE-4120 is

green

functioning normally. Blinking: NE-4120 has been located by

Network Enabler Administrator. y Power is off, or power error condition exists.

off

y IP address cannot be found in DHCP mode. y IP address conflict.

DIP

1234

Jumper 10 (J10)

DI/O Selector Jumpers

DI/O Signal Setting Switches

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Pin Assignments

NE-4120S Serial Header Pinouts (J1)

RTS0

CTS0

GND

DSR0

TxD0

DTR0

DCD0

RxD0

NE-4120A Serial Header Pinouts (J1)

RxD-

TxD+

ATTENTION

The symbols “B” and “A” are often used in place of “+” and “-”, respectively.

NC NC GND RxD+ TxD-

ATTENTION

For the 2-wire RS-485 interface, pin 3 is for Data+ (B) and pin 4 is for Data- (A).

NE-4120S and NE-4120A Ethernet Header Pinouts (J3)

Tx+

Tx-

3 4

Rx+

Rx-

NE-4120S and NE-4120A DIO and LED Header Pinouts (J2)

8 6 4 2

VCC(+5V)

111312

VCC(+5V) 10M_LED

100M_LED

Ready_LED

Reset

RxD1

GND

GND DIO0 DIO1 DIO2 DIO3 TxD1

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NE-4120-ST Pinouts

Debug Serial Port for Serial Console RS-232 Port for Serial Devices

Signal

2 3 5

Block Diagrams

NE-4120S Block Diagram

10/100 M

Ethernet PHY

+5 VDC

RXD TXD GND

5 3

Serial and DIO Terminal Blocks

TXD+ D0 D1 D2 D3TXD- RXD+ RXD-

Data+ Data-

1 MB SDRAM

80186 CPU

MAC

SGND

2 MB Flash

UART0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

DCD RXD

TXD

DTR GND DSR

RTS

CTS

5 4 3 2 1

7 6

Serial data

(Tx, Rx, RTS, CTS,

DTR, DSR, DCD)

Line

Driver

Customer's device

RS-232 interface

Transformer

1.5 KV isolation

Tx+ Tx- Rx-Rx+

Pin header

10M LED

GPIO Port

PIO0 - PIO3

100M

LED

2-12

UART1

Ready

LED

Line

Driver

Tx Rx Serial console

interface

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NE-4120A Block Diagram

+5 VDC

10/100 M

Ethernet PHY

Transformer

1.5 KV isolation

Tx+ Tx- Rx-Rx+

Pin header

1 MB SDRAM

MAC

GPIO Port

PIO0 - PIO3

10M

100M

LED

80186 CPU

2 MB Flash

UART0

UART1

Ready

LED

Line

Driver

RS-422/485

Signal

Customer's device

RS-422/485

interface

Line

Driver

Tx Rx Serial console

interface

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Chapter 3. Getting Started

This chapter includes information about installation of NE-4100 Series modules for development and testing.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Wiring Precautions  Installing the NE-4100T onto the NE-4100-ST  Installing the NE-4110S, NE-4110A onto the NE-4110-ST  Installing the NE-4120S, NE-4120A onto the NE-4120-ST  Selecting the Serial Interface  Circuit Pad for External Connection  Connecting the Power  Connecting to the Network  Connecting to a Serial Device  Digital I/O Channel Settings

¾ Digital Output LED Circuit Design

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Wiring Precautions

This section describes some important safety precautions that you should pay attention to before proceeding with any installation.

ATTENTION

Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing or wiring the evaluation board.

ATTENTION

Determine the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Observe all electrical codes dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size.

If the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing serious damage to your equipment.

ATTENTION

Please take care when handling the evaluation boards. When plugged in, the evaluation boards’ internal components generate heat, and consequently the board may feel hot to the touch.

You should also pay attention to the following:

z Do not run signal or communication wiring and power wiring in the same wire conduit. To

avoid interference, wires with different signal characteristics should be routed separately. Separate paths should be used to route wiring for power and devi ces. You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to determ ine whi ch wires should be kept separate. The rul e of thumb is that wires sharing similar electrical characteristics may be bundled together.

z Keep input wiring and output wirin g separate. z If power wiring and device wiring paths must cross paths, make sure the wires are

perpendicular at the intersection point.

z All wiring should be clearly labeled.

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Installing the NE-4100T onto the NE-4100-ST

Before using the NE-4100-ST evaluation board with the module, disconnect the power supply, network, and serial device. In the center of the evaluation board, there is a square with one white inverted triangle (shown as black in the figure) on one of its sides, and 2 rows of female sockets on the other two sides. The NE-4100T module also has a white inverted triangle on one of its sides. When attaching the module to the evaluation board, make sure these 2 white inverted triangles are facing the same direction, as shown in the following figure. After the module is installed, connect the power supply, network, and serial device to the evaluation board.

NE-4100-ST Starter Kit

NE-4100T Series

Module

DIP

1234

Installing the NE-4110S, NE-4110A onto the NE-4110-ST

The NE-4110S and NE -4110A modules are attached to the NE-4110-ST board using mounting screws that are provided with the board. When attaching the module to the board, make sure that the module is oriented so that the jumper banks on the module and the board are aligned as shown below. Use the provided ribbon cables to connect jumper block J1 on the module to J9 on the board, and jumper block J2 on the module to J10 on the board. When plugging in each ribbon cable, make sure that the red key wire corresponds with pin 1 on each jumper block.

NE-4110-ST Starter Kit

NE-4110 Series

J1 J9

Module

J10

910 12

13 14

DIP

1234

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Installing the NE-4120S, NE-4120A onto the NE-4120-ST

The NE-4120S and NE -4120A modules are attached to the NE-4120-ST board using mounting screws that are provided with the board. When attaching the module to the board, make sure that the module is oriented so that the jumper banks on the module and the board are aligned as shown below. Use the provided ribbon cables to connect jumper block J1 on the module to J9 on the board, J2 on the module to J10 on the board, and J3 on the module to J7 on the board. When plugging in each ribbon cable, make sure that the red key wire corresponds with pin 1 on each jumper block.

NE-4120-ST Starter Kit

5 4

2 1

NE-4120 Series

J1 J9

Module

J10

910 12

13 14

DIP

1234

Selecting the Serial Interface

NE-4100 Series modules are available for different serial interfaces. The NE-4110S and NE-4120S are designed for the RS-232 interface, and the NE-4110A and NE-4120A are designed for the RS-422/485 interface. On the NE-4110-ST and NE-4120-ST evaluation boards, the Network Enabler Interface jumper block is used to select the serial interface used for your particular module.

For the NE-4110S and NE-4120S, the evaluation board should be configur ed for the RS-232 interface, as shown below.

JP2 Network Enabler Interface

RS485 RS232

For the NE-4110A and NE-4120A, the evaluation board should be configured for the RS-485 interface, as shown below.

JP2 Network Enabler Interface

RS485 RS232

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Note that the RS-485 interface is selected on the evaluation board for the NE-4110A and NE-4120A modules, even when the module is operating in RS-422 mode. Please refer to

Panel Layout and Pin Assignments for additional details.

Chapter 2

Circuit Pad for External Connection

A circuit pad is provided on the right side of each evaluation board for the development of additional application circuits.

3.3V

910

J10

13 14

GND

DIP

1234

The first row of the circuit pad is for connecting a 5V power supply; the second row is for connecting a 3.3V power supply. The last row of the circuit pad is for grounding. Serial signals are mapped to J3 as an extension of jumper block J9. DIO and LED signals are mapped to J4 as an extension of jumper block J10. This means that pin assignments for J3 on the circuit pad are the same as the pin assignments for jumper block J9; pin assignments for J4 on the circuit pad are the same as the pin assignments for jumper block J10.

3.3V

910

J10

13 14

GND

Connecting the Power

Connect the 12 VDC power line with the evaluation board’s power jack. If the power is properly supplied, the power LED will show a solid red color until the system is ready, at which time the ready LED will show a solid green color.

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Connecting to the Network

To connect to the network for testing and development purposes, the module should be installed onto its evaluation board. Make sure that the module is correctly installed onto the evaluation board, then plug the Ethernet cable into the RJ45 jack. For models NE-4100T, NE-4120S, and NE-4120A, the RJ45 jack is located on the evaluation board; for mode ls NE-4110S and NE-4110A, the RJ45 jack is located on the module itself.

If the cable is properly connected, the RJ45 connector will indicate a valid connection to the Ethernet as follows:

The green LED in the upper right corner blinks whe n t he cabl e is pr operly

LAN

When using a private IP address for the module, which is the factory default, make sure that netmask and IP settings are configured appropriately in order to access the module from a host on the network.

connected to a 100 Mbps Ethernet network, and data is being transmitted.

The yellow LED in the upper left corner blinks when the cable is properly connected to a 10 Mbps Ethernet network, and data is being transmitted.

Connecting to a Serial Device

To connect to a serial device for testing and development purposes, the module should be installed onto its evaluation board. The module’s serial signals are routed to and from the RS-232 COM port on the evaluation board Use a serial data cable to connect the serial device to the COM port on the evaluation board.

Digital I/O Channel Settings

Each module provides 4 digital I/O (DIO) channels. All 4 DIO channels may be configured by software for either digital output or digital input mode. A DI channel is a channel that is operating in digital input mode; a DO channel is a channel that is operating in digital output mode. You may use the evaluation board’s Digital Output LEDs and Digital Input DIP switches as the digital input and output devices, or you may connect digital input/output devices to the DI/O Terminal Block.

ATTENTION

When using a digital input device connected to the DI/O Terminal Block, the corresponding Digital Input DIP switch must be set to “OFF” or “High”. Setting the DIP switch to “ON” or “Low” will interfere with the signal from your digital input device.

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DI/O Selectable Jumper

DI/O Mode

DI DO

Digital Input

Digital Output LEDs

0 1 2 3

DO0 DO1 DO2 DO3

0123

1234

Digital Output

DIP

ON: Low OFF: High

: Low : High

Digital Input Signal Setting Switch

DI/O Terminal Block

DI/O Mode jumpers 0 through 3 correspond with DIO channels 0 through 3. The jumper’s position determines whether the corresponding channel is linked to a DIP switches or to an LED. When a channel’s jumper is set to the DI position, the channel’s input signal is controlled by the corresponding Digital Input DIP switch. When the jumper is set to the DO position, the channel’s output signal is routed to the corresponding Digital Output LED. For example, if DIO channel 0 is operating as a digital input channel, setting DI/O Mode jumper 0 to the DI position enables the use of DIP switch 0 as that channels’ input device.

DI/O Mode

DI DO

0 1 2 3

ATTENTION

The DI/O Mode jumpers are used to tell the evaluation board whether to use the Digital Output LEDs or the Digital Input DIP switches. The jumpers do not control the channel’s mode. Input and output mode is configured through the web, serial, or Telnet console, or through Network Enabler Administrator.

When using a Digital Input DIP switch as your input device, the “ON” position corresponds to “Low” status and the “OFF” position corresponds to “High” status. The result can be monitored with the Network Enabler Administrator or with the web console. Make sure all DIP switches are set to “OFF” if you are using your own digital input device that is connected to the evaluation board’s terminal block.

Digital Input

0123

DIP

1234

ON: Low OFF: High

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For channels in digital output mode, “Low” and “High” status is controlled from within the web console. When using a Digital Output LED as your output device, “Low” status will be expressed by the LED lighting up, and “High” status will be expressed by the LED turning off.

Digital Output

DO0 DO1 DO2 DO3

Digital Output LEDs

: Low : High

Digital Output LED Circuit Design

The figure shown below is the digital output LED circuit design. This is known as the “sink” design.

Dout

3.3V

When developing your own applications, you need to be aware of the voltage limits shown below.

Min. Max. Unit Conditions

Low-level

Input Voltage

High-level

Input Voltage

Low-level

Input Voltage

High-level

Input Voltage

Maximum voltage when DI is set

to “Low” status.

Minimum voltage when DI is set

to “High” status. 0.7xVCC ----- V

Maximum voltage when DO is set

to “Low” status. ----- 0.4 V

Minimum voltage when DO is set

to “High” status

----- 0.3xVCC V

2.4 ----- V

The output current for digital output channels carries only 1 mA.

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Chapter 4. Choosing the Proper Operation Mode

In this section, we describe the various operation modes of NE-410 0 Seri es modules. Depending on your intended use, the operation mode will determine how serial communication is handled by the network. There is an operation mode for COM port mapping from the host computer as well operation modes for TCP/IP protocols. After choosing the proper operating mode in this chapter, please refer to subsequent chapters for details on configuration parameters.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Overview  TCP Server Mode  TCP Client Mode  UDP Mode  Real COM Mode

NE-4100 Series User’s Manual Choosing the Proper Operation Mode

Overview

NE-4100 Series modules act as a bridge to connect your serial devices to the Ethernet. The built-in TCP/IP stack means less time spent on programming networking protocols. With one step you may choose the proper operation mode, then use your computer to access, manage, and configure your serial device from anywhere in the world over the Internet.

Traditional SCADA and data collection systems rely on serial ports (RS-232/422/485) to collect data from various kinds of instruments. Since NE-4100 Series modules convert between serial and Ethernet signals, your SCADA and data collection system can be made accessible from every device connected to a standard TCP/IP network, regardless of whether the devices are used locally or at a remote site.

Three different socket modes—TCP Server, TCP Client, and UDP Server/Client—are available, as well as a Real COM mode. The main difference between the TCP and UDP protocol is that TCP guarantees delivery of data by requiring the recipient to send an acknowledgement to the sender. UDP does not require this type of verification, making it possible to offer speedier delivery. UDP also allows multicasting of data to groups of IP addresses.

ATTENTION

The figures in this chapter use the NE-4110S as an example, but they apply to all models in the NE-4100 Series.

TCP Server Mode

In TCP Server mode, the module is assigned a unique IP address and port number on the TCP/IP network. The module waits passively to be contacted by the host computer, allowing the host computer to establish a connection with and obtain data from the serial device. This operation mode also supports up to 4 simultaneous connections, so that multiple hosts can collect data from the same serial device—at the same time.

As illustrated in the figure, data transmission proceeds as follows:

1. The host connects to the module configured for TCP

Server mode.

2. Once the connection is established, data can be

transmitted in both directions—from the host to the module, and from the module to the host.

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TCP Client Mode

In TCP Client mode, the module can actively establish a TCP connection to a pre-defined host computer when serial data arrives.

After the data has been transferred, the module can automatically disconnect from the host computer by using the “TCP alive check time” or “Inactivity time” settings. Please refer to the following chapters for more details.

As illustrated in the figure, data transmission proceeds as follows:

1. The module actively establishes a connection

based on the conditions set in the firmware. You may let the module connect to a remote host on startup, or connect later when data from serial device arrives.

2. Once the connection is established, data can be

transmitted in both directions—from the host to the module, and from the module to the host.

UDP Mode

UDP mode is faster and more efficient than TCP modes. In UDP mode, you can multicast data from the serial device to multiple host computers, and the serial device can also receive data from multiple host computers, making this mode ideal for message display applications.

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Real COM Mode

Real COM mode allows users to continue using software that was written for pure serial communications applications. Each module comes equipped with COM drivers for Windows systems (95 and above). The serial module’s serial port is mapped by the driver to an IP address and port number. The driver intercepts data sent to the host’s COM port, packs it into a TCP/IP packet, and then redirects it through the host’s Ethernet card. At the other end of the connection, the module accepts the Ethernet frame, unpacks the TCP/IP packet, and then transparently sends the data to the attached serial device. The driver thus establishes a transparent connection between the host and serial device, allowing the host to treat the networked device as if it were directly attached.

ATTENTION

The Real COM driver comes with Network Enabler Administrator, which is part of the NE-4100 Series Administration Suite.

ATTENTION

Real COM mode can allow several hosts to have simultaneous access to the module. The driver controls host access to attached serial devices by checking the host’s IP address against the Accessible IP list.

Use the Accessible IP table to restrict access to the module when a public IP address is required for your application.

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Chapter 5. Initial IP Address Configuration

When setting up your NE-4100 Series module for the first time, the first thing you should do is configure the IP address. This chapter introduces the methods that can be used to configure the module’s IP address. For more details about network settings, please refer to the section from

This chapter includes the following sections:

Chapter 6 - Web Console Configuration.

Network Settings

 Static vs. Dynamic IP Address  Factory Default IP Address  NE-4100 Series Administration Suite Å recommended configuration method  ARP  Telnet Console  Serial Console (19200, n, 8, 1)

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Static vs. Dynamic IP Address

Determine whether the module will use a Static IP or Dynamic IP (either DHCP or BOOTP application).

z If the module is used in a Static IP environment, you will configure the IP address directly. z If the module is used in a Dynamic IP environment, you will configure the module to obtain

an IP address dynamically with DHCP, DHCP/BOOTP, or BOOTP.

ATTENTION

Consult your network administrator on how to reserve a fixed IP address for the module in the MAC-IP mapping table when using a DHCP Server or BOOTP Server. For most applications, you should assign a fixed IP address to the module.

Factory Default IP Address

The module is configured with the following default private IP address:

192.168.127.254

Please note that IP addresses of the form 192.168.xxx.xxx are referred to as private IP addresses, since it is not possible to directly access a device configured with a private IP address from a public network. For example, you would not be able to ping such a device from an outside Internet connection. Applications that require sending data over a public network, such as the Internet, require setting up the server with a valid public IP address, which can be leased from a local ISP.

NE-4100 Series Administration Suite

The NE-4100 Series Administration Suite consists of some useful utilities that are used to configure and manage the module. Please refer to Series Administration Suite to set up the module’s IP addresses.

Chapter 7 for details on using the NE-4100

ARP

You can use the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) command to set up the module’s IP address. The ARP command tells your computer to associate the module’s MAC address with the intended IP address. You must then use Telnet to access the module, at which point the module’s IP address will be reconfigured.

ATTENTION

In order to use ARP, both your computer and the module must be connected to the same LAN. You may also use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the module directly to your computer’s Ethernet port.

Your module must be configured with the factory default IP address before executing the ARP command.

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To configure the IP address using ARP, follow these instructions:

1. Obtain a valid IP address for the module from your network administrator.

2. Obtain the module’s MAC address from the label on the module.

3. Execute the ‘arp -s’ command from your computer’s MS-DOS prompt by typing:

arp –s <new IP address> 00-90-E8-xx-xx-xx

For example,

arp –s 192.168.200.100 00-90-E8-00-00-00

In the example above, 192.168.200.100 is the new IP address and 00-90-E8-00-00-00 is the module’s MAC address, as obtained in steps 1 and 2.

4. Execute a special Telnet command by typing:

telnet <new IP address> 6000

For example.

telnet 192.168.200.100 6000

After issuing this command, a Connect failed message will appear, as shown here. After the module reboots, its IP address will be updated to the new address, and you can reconnect using Telnet, web, or Network Enabler Administrator to verify that the update was successful.

Telnet Console

Depending on how your computer and network are configured, you may find it convenient to use network access to set up your module’s IP address. This can be done using the Telnet program, which requires that the module have a network connection and an IP address.

1. From the Windows desktop, click on Start and then select Run.

2. Telnet to the module’s current IP address. If this

is the first time configuring the module, you will telnet to the default IP address by typing

telnet 192.168.127.254

in the Open text box, then clicking OK.

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3. Select Network settings by pressing 2 and then Enter.

4. Select IP address by pressing 1 and then Enter.

5. Use the Backspace key to er ase the current IP address,

then type in the new IP address and press Enter.

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6. Press any key to continue.

7. Press M and then Enter to return to the main menu.

8. Press S and then Enter to Save/Restart the system.

9. Press Y and then Enter to save the new IP address and

restart the module.

Serial Console (19200, n, 8, 1)

If you wish to configure the IP address of the module without going through the network, you may use the serial console, which involves connecting a serial terminal directly to the RS-232 console port on the evaluation board. Moxa offers a free utility called PComm Terminal Emulator that can

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be used for this purpose, although you are free to choose among other terminal emulators that are widely available. PComm Lite may be downloaded at www.moxa.com.

The following instructions show the procedure using PComm Lite. If you are using another utility, the instructions may vary slightly.

1. Plug one end of a serial cable into the RS-232 DEBUG (P1) serial port on the evaluation

board; plug the other end directly into your computer’s male RS-232 serial port.

2. From the Windows desktop, click on Start Æ Programs Æ PComm Lite Æ Terminal

Emulator.

3. When the PComm T erminal Emulator window

opens, select Open from the Port Manager menu, or simply click on the Open icon.

4. The Property window opens automatically. On

the Communication Parameter tab, select the appropriate COM port for the connection, COM1 in this example. The parameters should be set to 19200 for Baud Rate, 8 for Data Bits, None for Parity, and 1 for Stop Bits.

5. On the Terminal tab, select ANSI or VT100 for

Terminal Type and then click OK.

If you select Dumb Terminal as the terminal type, some of the console functions—especially the Monitor function—may not work properly.

6. Enter any character to switch automatically from data mode to console mode.

7. The serial console will open up. At this point, it

will look exactly the same as the Telnet console. Please continue to step 3 in the previous Telnet Console section for the rest of the instructions on setting up the IP address.

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Chapter 6. Web Console Configuration

The web console is the most user-friendly way to configure your NE-4100 Series module. This chapter introduces the web console function groups and function definitions.

This chapter includes the following sections:

 Opening Y our Browser  Web Console Navigation  Basic Settings  Network Settings  Serial Settings  Operating Settings

¾ TCP Server Mode ¾ Real COM Mode ¾ TCP Client Mode ¾ UDP Mode

 Accessible IP Settings  Auto Warning Settings

¾ E-mail and SNMP Trap ¾ Event Type

 Digital IO

¾ DIO Settings ¾ DIO Monitor

 Serial Command Mode  Change Password  Load Factory Defaults  Save/Restart

NE-4100 Series User’s Manual Web Console Configuration

Opening Your Browser

1. Open your browser with the cookie function enabled. (To enable your browser for cookies,

right click on your desktop Internet Expl o rer i c on, select Properties, click on the Security tab, and then select the three Enable options as shown in the figure below.)

2. Type 192.168.127.254 in the Address box (use the correct IP addres s if different from the

default), and then press Enter.

ATTENTION

If you use other web browsers, remember to enable the functions to “allow cookies that are stored on your computer” or “allow per-session cookies.”

NE-4100 Series modules only use cookies for password transmission.

ATTENTION

Please refer to The examples in this chapter use the factory default IP address (192.168.127.254).

Chapter 5 - Initial IP Address Configuration for instructions on IP configuration.

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3. The web console will open. On this page, you can see a brief description of the web console’s

eleven function groups.

Note: “Serial Command Mode” is supported in firmware version 3.0 and above.

ATTENTION

If you can’t remember the password, the ONLY way to configure the module is to load factory defaults by using the reset button located near the DB9 male serial port on the evaluation board.

Remember to use Network Enabler Administrator to export the configuration file when you have finished the configuration. After using the reset button to load factory defaults, your configuration can be easily reloaded into the module. Please refer to and importing configuration settings.

Chapter 7 for more details about exporting

Web Console Navigation

On the web console, the left panel is the navigation panel and contains an expandable menu tree for navigating among the various settings and categories. When you click on a menu item in the navigation panel, the main window will display the corresponding options for that item. Configuration changes can then be made in the main window. For example, if you click on Basic Settings in the navigation panel, the main window will show a page of basic settings that you can configure.

You must click on the Submit button to keep your configuration changes. The Submit button will be located at the bottom of every page that has configurable settings. If you navigate to another page without clicking the Submit button, your settings will not be retained.

Changes will not take effect until they are saved and the module is restarted! You may complete this in one step by clicking on Save/Restart after you submit a change. If you restart the module without saving your configuration, the module will discard all submitted changes.

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Basic Settings

Note: “Serial Command Mode” is supported in firmware version 3.0 and above.

Server name

Setting Factory Default Necessity

1 to 39 characters NP[model name]_[Serial No.] Optional This option can be used to specify the location or application of the module, which may be useful when managing more than one module on the network.

Time

The module has a built-in Real-Time Clock for time calibration functions. Functions such as Auto warning e-mail or SNMP trap can add real-time information to the message.

ATTENTION

Always select and submit the time zone before modifying the time. The console will display the real time according to the time zone compared to GMT.

If you would like to modify the real time clock, select Local T i me. The module’s firmware will modify the GMT time according to the Time Zone.

Time zone

Setting Factory Default Necessity

User selectable time zone GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Optional

Local time

Setting Factory Default Necessity

User adjustable time. GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Optional

Click on the Modify button to open the Modify time settings window to input the correct local time.

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Time server

Setting Factory Default Necessity

IP or domain address (E.g., 192.168.1.1, time.stdtime.g ov.tw, or

time.nist.gov) NE-4100 Series modules use SNTP (RFC-1769) for auto time calibration.

Enter the Time Server IP address or domain address. When the Time Server IP address is provided, the module will request time information from the Time Server every 10 minutes.

None Optional

Console

Web console, Telnet console

Setting Factory Default Necessity

Enable or Disable Enable Required The web console and Telnet console can be disabled for security reasons. In some cases, you may want to disable one or both of these console utilities as an extra precaution to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the module. The factory default for both web console and Telnet console is Enable.

ATTENTION

If you disable both the web console and Telnet console, you can still use the serial console or Network Enabler Administrator to configure the module.

Network Settings

Note: “Serial Command Mode” is supported in firmware version 3.0 and above. You must assign a valid IP address to the module before it will work in your network environment.

Your networ k system administrator should provide you with an IP address and related settings for your network. The IP address must be unique within the network; otherwise the module will not have a valid connection to the network. First time users can refer to Configuration for more information.

Chapter 5 - Initial IP Address

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IP configuration

Method Function Definition

Static User defined IP address, Netmask, Gateway. DHCP DHCP Server assigned IP address, Netmask, Gateway, DNS, and Time Server

DHCP Server assigned IP address, Netmask, Gateway, DNS, and Time

DHCP/BOOTP BOOTP BOOTP Server assigned IP address

IP configuration is a required field. The default setting is Static.

ATTENTION

In Dynamic IP environments, the module will attempt to obtain an IP address from the DHCP or BOOTP server 3 times at 30-second intervals. The timeout for the first try will be 1 second, the second try will be to 3 seconds, and the last try will be 5 seconds.

If the DHCP/BOOTP Server is unavailable, the module will use the default IP address (192.168.127.254), netmask, and gateway settings.

Server, or BOOTP Server assigned IP address

IP Address

Setting Factory Default Necessity

E.g., 192.168.1.1 (IP addresses of the form x.x.x.0 and

x.x.x.255 are invalid.) An IP address is a number assigned to a network device, such as a computer, as a permanent address on the network. Computers use the IP address to identify and talk to each other over the network. Choose a proper IP address which is unique and valid in your network environment.

192.168.127.254 Required

Netmask

Setting Factory Default Necessity

E.g., 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0 Required A subnet mask represents all the network hosts at one geographic location, in one building, or on the same local area network. When a packet is sent out over the network, the module will use the subnet mask to check whether the host specified in the packet is on a local network segment. If the address is on the same network segment as the module, a connection is established directly from the module. Otherwise, the connection is established through the default gateway.

Gateway

Setting Factory Default Necessity

E.g., 192.168.1.1 None Optional A gateway acts as an entrance to another network. Usually, the computers that control traffic within the network or at the local Internet service provider are gateway no des. The module needs to know the IP address of the default gateway computer in order to communicate with the hosts outside the local network environment. For correct gateway IP address information, consult your network administrator.

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DNS server 1 / DNS sever 2

Setting Factory Default Necessity

E.g., 192.168.1.1 (IP addresses of the form x.x.x.0 and

x.x.x.255 are invalid.) Domain Name System (DNS) is how Internet domain names are identified and translated into IP addresses. A domain name is an alphanumeric name, such as moxa.com, that it is usually easier to remember. A DNS server is a host that translates the text-based domain name into the corresponding numeric IP address which is used to establish a TCP/IP connection. When the user enters a website address, the computer asks a DNS server for the website’s IP address to connect to the web server.

When a DNS server is specified, the module acts as DNS client and will allow domain names instead of IP addresses to be used on the we b c ons ol e. The following web console fields support the use of domain names: Time Sever IP Address, TCP Client-Destination IP Address, Mail Server, SNMP Trap IP Address, and IP Location Server. Two DNS servers may be specified, DNS server 1 and DNS server 2. DNS server 2 is included for use when DNS sever 1 is unavailable.

None Optional

SNMP Settings

Community name

Setting Factory Default Necessity

1 to 39 characters (E.g., Support, 886-89191230 #300) A community name is a plain-text password mechanism that is used to weakly authenticate queries to agents of managed network devices.

public Optional

Contact

Setting Factory Default Necessity

1 to 39 characters (E.g., Support, 886-89191230 #300)

The SNMP contact information usually includes an emergency contact name and telephone or pager number.

None Optional

Location

Setting Factory Default Necessity

1 to 39 characters (E.g., Floor 1, office 2)

Enter a location string for SNMP agents. This string is usually set to the street address where the module is physically located.

None Optional

IP Address report

When the module is used in a dynamic IP environment, additional time must be spent on IP management tasks. For example, when a module is operating as a server (TCP or UDP modes), a PC operating as a client will need to know the module’s IP address. If the DHCP server assigns a new IP address to the module, the PC must have some way of obtaining the module’s new IP address. The IP Address report fields are used to set up periodic reporting of the module’s IP address when the module’s IP address is assigned by a server. The IP address report is sent automatically at regular intervals to an IP address and TCP port number of your choice. There are two ways view the module’s IP address report on a PC:

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z Install Network Enabler Administrator and use the built-in IP Address Report function. z Develop software that parses the IP address report data. Please refer t o Appendix C for details

on how to parse the module’s IP address report data.

Auto report to IP

Setting Factory Default Necessity

E.g., 192.168.1.1 or URL (IP addresses of the form x.x.x.0 and

x.x.x.255 are invalid.) If left blank, auto IP reporting is disabled. If an IP address is entered along with a TCP port number, the IP address reports will be sent to the specified address and port number.

None Optional

Auto report to TCP port

Setting Factory Default Necessity

E.g., 4001 4002 Optional If left blank, auto IP reporting is disabled. If a TCP port number is entered along with an IP address, the IP address reports will be sent to the specified address and port number.

Auto report period

Setting Factory Default Necessity

Time interval (in seconds) 10 Optional The Auto report period field specifies how often the module will report its IP address. An auto report period of 10 seconds means that an IP address report will be sent every 10 seconds.

ATTENTION

The module will send IP address reports only when assigned an IP address from a DHCP or BOOTP server. If a connection to a DHCP or BOOTP server is not available, no IP address report will be sent..

Serial Settings

Note: “Serial Command Mode” is supported in firmware version 3.0 and above.

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Port Alias

Setting Factory Default Necessity

1 to 15 characters (E.g., PLC-No.1)

This function is designed for future use. You may enter a string to help in the module’s serial port from other serial ports.

None Optional

Serial Parameters

ATTENTION

Refer to the serial communication parameters in your serial device’s user’s manual. The module’s serial parameters should be the same as the parameters used by your serial device.

Baud Rate

Setting Factory Default Necessity

50 bps to 115.2 Kbps for PCB V1.x 110 bps to 230.4 Kbps for PCB V2.x

The module can be set for baud rates between 50 bps and 115.2 Kbps for PCB V1.x and between 110 bps to 230.4 Kbps f or PCB V2.x.

115.2 Kbps Required

Data Bits

Setting Factory Default Necessity

5, 6, 7, 8 8 Required When the user sets Data Bits to 5 bits, the Stop Bits setting will automatically change to 1.5 bits.

Stop Bits

Setting Factory Default Necessity

1, 2 1 Required Stop Bits will be set to 1.5 when Data Bits is set to 5 bits.

Parity

Setting Factory Default Necessity

None, Even, Odd, Space, Mark None Required

Flow control

Setting Factory Default Necessity

None, RT S/CT S, DTR/DSR, XON/XOFF RTS/CTS Required

FIFO

Setting Factory Default Necessity

Enable, Disable Enable Required Each module’s serial port provides a 16-byte FIFO both in the Tx and Rx directions. Disable the

FIFO setting when your serial device does not have a FIFO to prevent data loss during communication.

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Operating Settings

TCP Server Mode

Note: “Serial Command Mode” is supported in firmware version 3.0 and above.

TCP alive check time

Setting Factory Default Necessity

0 to 99 min 7 min Optional

0 min: The TCP connection is not closed due to an idle TCP connection. 1 to 99 min: The module automatically closes the TCP connection if there is no TCP activity for

the given time. After the connection is closed, the module starts listening for another host’s TCP connection.

Inactivity time

Setting Factory Default Necessity

0 to 65535 ms 0 ms Optional

0 ms: The TCP connection is not closed due to an idle serial line. 0-65535 ms: The module automatically closes the TCP connection if there is no serial data activity

for the given time. After the connection is closed, the module starts listening for another host’s TCP connection.

This parameter defines the maintenance status as Closed or Listen on the TCP connection. The connection is closed if there is no incoming or outgoing data through the serial port during the specific Inactivity time.

If Inactivity time is set to 0, the current TCP connection is maintained until there is a connection close request. Even with Inactivity time is disabled, the module will still check the connection status between itself and the remote host by sending “keep alive” packets periodically. If the remote host does not respond to the packet, it assumes that the connection was closed down unintentionally. The module will then force the existing TCP connection to close.

ATTENTION

The Inactivity time should be longer than the Force transmit timeout. To prevent the unintended loss of data due a session getting disconnected, it is strongly recommended that this value is set large enough so that the intended data transfer is completed.

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Max connection

Setting Factory Default Necessity

1, 2, 3, 4 1 Required Max connection is used when the user needs to receive data from different hosts simultaneously. The factory default only allows 1 connection at a time.

Max. connection 1: The module will only allow 1 host to open the TCP connection to the specific serial port.

Max connection 2 to 4: The module will allow requests from between 2 and 4 host’s TCP connection to open the serial port at the same time. When multiple hosts establish a TCP connection to the serial port at the same time, the module will duplicate the serial data and transmit to all of the hosts. Ethernet data is sent on a first-in-first-out basis to the serial port when data comes into the module from the Ethernet interface.

Delimiter 1

Setting Factory Default Necessity

00 to FF “0” for None Optional

Delimiter 2

Setting Factory Default Necessity

00 to FF “0” for None Optional The Delimiter fields are used to specify a character or 2-character sequence which will act as a marker to control packing of serial data. By default, no delimiter characters are defined, so the module transmits data as soon as it is received. When a delimiter character or characters are defined, the module will hold data in its buffer until it receives the delimiter character or 2-character sequence. When the delimiter is received, the module will pack up the data in its buffer and send it through the Ethernet port.

Use Delimiter 1 to define the first delimiter character in hex. If only one delimiter character will be used, Delimiter 2 should be set to “0”. If the delimiter will be a two-character sequence, use Delimiter 2 to define the second character. To disable the use of delimiters, set both Delimiter 1 and Delimiter 2 to “0”.

Note that data packing is not only controlled by the delimiter; it is also influenced by the module’s buffer size and the Force transmit field. If the delimiter has not been received by the time the 1K buffer is full, the module will pack the data for network transmission and clear the buffer. Also, if the module will also pack data for network transmission if the next byte of data is not received within the Force transmit time.

ATTENTION

Do not enable Delimiter 2 if Delimiter 1 has been disabled. The delimiter function will not work properly if Delimiter 2 is enabled without Delimiter 1.

Force transmit

Setting Factory Default Necessity

0 to 65535 ms 0 ms Optional

0: The force transmit timeout is disabled. 1 to 65535: If the module does not receive the next byte of data within the time specified, it will

packed the data in its buffer into the same data frame for network transmission.

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The Force transmit field is typically used in conjunction with the Delimiter fields to specify how data in the module’s buffer is packed for network transmission. When delimiters are used, the module accumulates data in its buffer as it waits to receive a delimiter. If there is a break in communication, data will be held in the buffer as the module continues to wait for a delimiter. The Force transmit field allows you to specify the maximum amount of time that the module will wait for data. With Force transmit enabled, the module will automatically pack the data in the buffer for network transmission if no data is received for the specified time.

When set to 0, Force transmit is disabled, which means there is no time limit for how long the module will wait to receive data. When set between 1 and 65535, the module will pack data as soon as there has been no serial communication for the specified time.

The optimal force transmit time depends on your application, but it should be larger than one character interval within the specified baud rate to have any effect. For example, assume that the serial port is set to 1200 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. In this case, the total number of bits needed to send one character is 10 bits, and the time required to transfer one character is

(10 bits / 1200 bits/s) × 1000 ms/s = 8.3 ms. Since it requires about 9 ms to send one character, the Force transmit should be 10 ms or more to

have any effect. At 9 ms or less, the module will simply pack every character as it is received, which would be the same as if no delimiter characters or Force transmit time were specified at all.

Local TCP port

Setting Factory Default Necessity

1 to 65535 4001 Required Use this field to indicate the TCP port that the module will use to listen to connections, and that other devices must use to contact the module. To avoid conflicts with well known TCP ports, the default is set to 4001.

Real COM Mode

Note: “Serial Command Mode” is supported in firmware version 3.0 and above.

TCP alive check time

Setting Factory Default Necessity

0 to 99 min 7 min Optional

0 min: The TCP connection is not closed due to an idle TCP connection. 1 to 99 min: The module automatically closes the TCP connection if there is no TCP activity for

the given time. After the connection is closed, the module starts listening for another host’s TCP connection.

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Max connection

Setting Factory Default Necessity

1, 2, 3, 4 1 Re qui red Max connection is used when the user needs to receive data from different hosts simultaneously. The factory default only allows 1 connection at a time. When Max Connection is set to 1, the Real COM driver on the specific host has full control.

Max. connection 1: The module will only allow 1 host’s Real COM driver to open a connection to the module’s serial port.

Max connection 2 to 4: The module will allow requests from between 2 and 4 different hosts to open the module’s serial port at the same time. When multiple hosts’ Real COM drivers open the serial port at the same time, the COM driver only provides a pure data tunnel without control ability.

Application software that is based on the COM driver will receive a driver response of “success” when the software uses any of the Win32 API functio ns. The firmware will only send the data back to the driver on the host.

Data will be sent first-in-first-out when data comes into the module from the Ethernet interface.

ATTENTION

When Max connection is greater than 1, it means that the module will be used for multi-connection applications. In multi-connection applications, when one host closes the COM port, the module will suspend serial communication with all other hosts until that host successfully closes the COM port.

In multi-connection applications, the module will use the serial communication parameters set in the console. If the host opens the COM with parameters different from the module’s console setting, data communication may not work properly.

Delimiter 1

Setting Factory Default Necessity

00 to FF “0” for None Optional

Delimiter 2

Setting Factory Default Necessity

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the module will also pack data for network transmission if the next byte of data is not received within the Force transmit time.

ATTENTION

Do not enable Delimiter 2 if Delimiter 1 has been disabled. The delimiter function will not work properly if Delimiter 2 is enabled without Delimiter 1.

Force transmit

Setting Factory Default Necessity

0 to 65535 ms 0 ms Optional

0: The force transmit timeout is disabled. 1 to 65535: If the module does not receive the next byte of data within the time specified, it will

packed the data in its buffer into the same data frame for network transmission. The Force transmit field is typically used in conjunction with the Delimiter fields to specify how

data in the module’s buffer is packed for network transmission. When delimiters are used, the module accumulates data in its buffer as it waits to receive a delimiter. If there is a break in communication, data will be held in the buffer as the module continues to wait for a delimiter. The Force transmit field allows you to specify the maximum amount of time that the module will wait for data. With Force transmit enabled, the module will automatically pack the data in the buffer for network transmission if no data is received for the specified time.

(10 bits / 1200 bits/s) × 1000 ms/s = 8.3 ms. Since it requires about 9 ms to send one character, the Force transmit should be 10 ms or more to

have any effect. At 9 ms or less, the module will simply pack every character as it is received, which would be the same as if no delimiter characters or Force transmit time were specified at all.

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TCP Client Mode

Note: “Serial Command Mode” is supported in firmware version 3.0 and above.

TCP alive check time

Setting Factory Default Necessity

0 to 99 min 7 min Optional

0 min: The TCP connection is not closed due to an idle TCP connection. 1 to 99 min: The module automatically closes the TCP connection if there is no TCP activity for

the given time. After the connection is closed, the module starts listening for another host’s TCP connection.

Inactivity time

Setting Factory Default Necessity

0 to 65535 ms 0 ms Optional

0 ms: The TCP connection is not closed due to an idle serial line. 0-65535 ms: The module automatically closes the TCP connection if there is no serial data activity

for the given time. After the connection is closed, the module starts listening for another host’s TCP connection.

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ATTENTION

Inactivity time is only active when TCP connect on is set to Any Character.

Delimiter 1

Setting Factory Default Necessity

00 to FF “0” for None Optional

Delimiter 2

Setting Factory Default Necessity

ATTENTION

Do not enable Delimiter 2 if Delimiter 1 has been disabled. The delimiter function will not work properly if Delimiter 2 is enabled without Delimiter 1.

Force transmit

Setting Factory Default Necessity

0 to 65535 ms 0 ms Optional

0: The force transmit timeout is disabled. 1 to 65535: If the module does not receive the next byte of data within the time specified, it will

packed the data in its buffer into the same data frame for network transmission. The Force transmit field is typically used in conjunction with the Delimiter fields to specify how

data in the module’s buffer is packed for network transmission. When delimiters are used, the

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module accumulates data in its buffer as it waits to receive a delimiter. If there is a break in communication, data will be held in the buffer as the module continues to wait for a delimiter. The Force transmit field allows you to specify the maximum amount of time that the module will wait for data. With Force transmit enabled, the module will automatically pack the data in the buffer for network transmission if no data is received for the specified time.

(10 bits / 1200 bits/s) × 1000 ms/s = 8.3 ms. Since it requires about 9 ms to send one character, the Force transmit should be 10 ms or more to

have any effect. At 9 ms or less, the module will simply pack every character as it is received, which would be the same as if no delimiter characters or Force transmit time were specified at all.

Destination IP address 1/2/3/4

Setting Factory Default Necessity

IP address or doma in name (e.g., 192.168.1.1) Use this field to specify the remote hosts that the module will connect to.

None Required

ATTENTION

Up to 4 connections can be established between the module and hosts. The connection speed or throughput may be low if one of the four connections is slow. In this case, the other 3 connections will be delayed while waiting for the slowest connection to finish transmitting or receiving.

ATTENTION

The Destination IP address parameter can accept domain names address in place of IP addresses if a DNS server has been configured. For some applications, you may need to send the data actively to a remote destination’s domain name address.

TCP connect on

Setting Factory Default Necessity

Start up, Any Character

Start up: The module will attempt to establish a TCP connection as soon as it is powered on. Any Character: The module will attempt to establish a TCP connection as soon as the module

starts receiving serial data.

Start up Optional

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UDP Mode

Note: “Serial Command Mode” is supported in firmware version 3.0 and above.

Delimiter 1

Setting Factory Default Necessity

00 to FF “0” for None Optional

Delimiter 2

Setting Factory Default Necessity

ATTENTION

Do not enable Delimiter 2 if Delimiter 1 has been disabled. The delimiter function will not work properly if Delimiter 2 is enabled without Delimiter 1.

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Force transmit

Setting Factory Default Necessity

0 to 65535 ms 0 ms Optional

0: The force transmit timeout is disabled. 1 to 65535: If the module does not receive the next byte of data within the time specified, it will

packed the data in its buffer into the same data frame for network transmission. The Force transmit field is typically used in conjunction with the Delimiter fields to specify how

(10 bits / 1200 bits/s) × 1000 ms/s = 8.3 ms. Since it requires about 9 ms to send one character, the Force transmit should be 10 ms or more to

have any effect. At 9 ms or less, the module will simply pack every character as it is received, which would be the same as if no delimiter characters or Force transmit time were specified at all.

Destination IP address 1/2/3/4

Setting Factory Default Necessity

IP address range E.g., Begin: 192.168.1.1

End: 192.168.1.10

None Required

Local Listen port

Setting Factory Default Necessity

1 to 65535 4001 Required Use this field to specify the UDP port that the module listens to and that other devices must use to contact the module. To avoid conflicts with well known UDP ports, the default is set to 4001.

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Accessible IP Settings

Note: “Serial Command Mode” is supported in firmware version 3.0 and above. The module uses an IP address based filtering method to control access. Accessible IP Settings

allows you to specify a list of IP addresses or IP address ranges that are authorized to access the module.

To allow access to a specific IP address Enter the IP address in the corresponding field; enter 255.255.255.255 for the netmask.

To allow access to hosts on a specific subnet For both the IP address and netmask, use 0 for the last digit (e.g., 192.168.1.0 and 255.255.255.0).

To allow unrestricted access

Deselect the Enable the accessible IP list option. Refer to the following table for more configuration examples.

Allowed hosts Entered IP address/Netmask

Any host Disable

192.168.1.120 192.168.1.120 / 255.255.255.255

192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254 192.168.1.0 / 255.255.255.0

192.168.0.1 to 192.168.255.254 192.168.0.0 / 255.255.0.0

192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.126 192.168.1.0 / 255.255.255.128

192.168.1.129 to 192.168.1.254 192.168.1.128 / 255.255.255.128

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Auto Warning Settings

E-mail and SNMP Trap

Note: “Serial Command Mode” is supported in firmware version 3.0 and above.

Mail server

Setting Factory Default Necessity

IP or Domain Name None Optional

User name

Setting Factory Default Necessity

1 to 15 characters None Optional

Password

Setting Factory Default Necessity

1 to 15 characters None Optional

From E-mail address

Setting Factory Default Necessity

NE_[Serial No.]@[NE4100

1 to 63 characters

Series Module Name] Optional

E-mail address 1/2/3/4

Setting Factory Default Necessity

1 to 63 characters None Optional

ATTENTION

Consult your network administrator or ISP for the proper mail server settings. The Auto warning function may not work properly if not set up properly. NE-4100 Series SMTP AUTH supports LOGIN, PLAIN, CRAM-MD5 (RFC 2554).

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SNMP trap server

SNMP trap server IP or domain name

Setting Factory Default Necessity

IP or Domain Name None Optional

Event Type

Note: “Serial Command Mode” is supported in firmware version 3.0 and above. On the Event Type page, you may configure how administrators are notified of certain system,

network, and configuration events. Depending on the event, different option s for automatic notification are available, as shown above. Mail refers to sending an e-mail to a specified address. Trap refers to sending an SNMP trap. The following items are events that can trigger an automatic warning.

Cold start

The module is started from a power off state. If this is selected, automatic notification is sent if the module is powered off and then powered on again.

Warm start

The module is restarted without turning the power off. If this is selected, automatic notification is sent if the module is rebooted while still powered on.

Authentication failure

The user inputs a wrong password from the console or Network Enabler Administrator. If this is selected, automatic notification is sent if a user attempts to unlock the module and enters the wrong password.

IP address changed

The module’s IP address has been changed. If this is selected, the module will attempt to send an e-mail before it reboots with a new IP address. If the module fails to reach the mail server after 15 seconds, it will reboot anyways and no notification will be sent.

Password changed

The module’s password has been changed. If this is selected, the module will attempt to send an e-mail before it reboots with a new password. If the module fails to reach the mail server after 15 seconds, it will reboot anyways and no notification will be sent.

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DCD changed, DSR changed

DCD (Data Carrier Detect) and DSR (Data Set Ready) signals indicate serial communication status. Administrators can receive e-mail and SNMP trap warnings when there is a status change to the serial port. For example, a DCD change to high also means “Connected” between local modem and remote modem. If the DCD signal changes t o low, it also means that the connection line is down. A DSR change to high means that the Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE) is powered ON. If the DSR signal changes to low, it also means that the DCE is powered off.

ATTENTION

DCD changed and DSR changed events are not available for RS-422 or RS-485 modules, because those standards do not use DCD and DSR signals.

Digital IO

DIO Settings

Note: “Serial Command Mode” is supported in firmware version 3.0 and above. The DIO Settings page is where each DIO channel is configured. Use Mode to specify either

digital input or digital output operation. IN is for digital input operation, where the channel’s status is controlled by an external digital switch. OUT is for digital output operation, where the channel transmits a high or low signal. Use Status to control high or low status for digital output channels; Status setting will be ignored for digital input channels.

TCP Port is the port number that will be reserved for DIO commands. DIO commands may be used to control and obtain data from the module’s DIO channels. Please refer to additional information on DIO commands.

SW Reset Function (Use DIO 1) is used to enable or disable the use of DIO 1 as a reset button. When SW Reset is enabled, DIO 1 will be forced to digital input mode and will act as a reset button. Pulling DIO 1 “low” for 3 seconds will erase the password, and pulling DIO 1 “low” for 10 seconds will load the factory defaults. This function is disabled by default.

Note that any changes will not take effect until you click Submit to validate the modifications.

Appendix D for

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DIO Monitor

The DIO Monitor page polls and displays the mode and status of each DIO channel. You may use this page to verify changes that were made in the DIO Settings page.

Note: “Serial Command Mode” is supported in firmware version 3.0 and above.

Serial Command Mode

Serial command mode is a special mode for configuring the module through the serial device itself. It is supported in firmware version 3.0 and above. Please refer to Chapter 9 for information on Serial Command Mode.

Change Password

Click on Change Password in the navigation panel to display the Change Password window .

Note: “Serial Command Mode” is supported in firmware version 3.0 and above. Enter the old password and new passwords and cli ck on Submit. To remove password protection,

leave the new password blank and just enter the old password.

ATTENTION

If you forget the password, the ONLY way to configure the module is by using the reset button on the module’s evaluation board to “Load Factory Defaults.”

Remember to export the configuration file with Network Enabler Administrator after you have finished configuring the module. Your configuration can then be imported back into the module if you have to load the factory defaults. Please refer to and exporting the module’s configuration.

Chapter 7 for more details about importing

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Load Factory Defaults

To load the factory default settings, click on Load Factory Default in the navigation panel and then click on Submit. All previous modifications will be lost.

Note: “Serial Command Mode” is supported in firmware version 3.0 and above.

Save/Restart

Click on Save/Restart in the navigation panel to save all submitted changes and restart the module.

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Chapter 7. Network Enabler Administrator

Network Enabler Administrator is a Windows utility th at can be used to configure NE-4100 Series modules. In this chapter, we will discuss how to install and use Network Enabler Administrator.

This chapter includes the following sections:

 Overview  Installing Network Enabler Administrator  Network Enabler Administrator Navigation  Configuration Functions

¾ Broadcast Search ¾ Specify by IP Address ¾ Locate ¾ Unlock ¾ Configure ¾ Upgrade Firmware ¾ Import and Export Configuration

 Monitor Functions

¾ Add and Remove Target ¾ Load Configured COM Port ¾ Settings ¾ Go and Stop

 Port Monitor Functions  COM Mapping Functions

¾ Add and Remove Target ¾ COM Settings ¾ Enable and Disable ¾ Apply and Discard Change ¾ Import and Export COM Mapping

 IP Address Report Functions

NE-4100 Series User’s Manual Network Enabler Administrator

Overview

NE-4100 Series modules are shipped with an integrated software suite that bundles Network Enabler Administrator and the IP Serial Library. The suite provides everything you need to remotely manage, monitor, and modify the module—hassle free.

Network Enabler Administrator organizes commands into logical groups to simplify the installation process. It allows off-line COM mapping and provides monitoring and IP location server functions. In addition, you may import and export the module’s configuration for backup or duplication into another module.

Installing Network Enabler Administrator

1. Open the Setup program and click

Yes to proceed.

2. Click Next when the Welcome

window opens to proceed with the installation.

3. Click Next when the Select

Additional Tasks window opens to proceed with the installation.

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4. Click Install to install program files

in the default directory.

5. The Installing window will report

the progress of the installation.

6. Click Finish to complete the

installation of Network Enabler Administrator.

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Network Enabler Administrator Navigation

The Network Enabler Administrator-Configuration window is divided into four parts.

z The top section is the menu and help area. Please note that the help file is not compatible with

Windows NT

z The left panel is the navigation panel and lists the available types of functions. The same list

is shown in the Function menu on the menu bar.

z The right panel is the module list. When activating a function, the module list is where the

target module for that function is selected.

z The bottom section is the log area, which shows a record of status and processing messages.

All functions are accessed by first selecting the type of function, then selecting the target module in the module list, and finally selecting the specific function:

1. The available types of functions are listed in the navigation panel and in the Function menu in

the menu bar. Click the desired type in the navigation panel, or select it from the menu bar. Once the type of function is selected, the right panel will show the list of modules that may be used for the selected functions.

2. Modules that have been detected by Network Enabler Administrator are listed in the right

panel. Click the desired target module in the module list. Note that each type of function has its own independent module list.

3. Specific functions are accessed in the context menu. The context menu is different for each

type of function and may be opened in three different ways:

y With the type of function already selected in the navigation panel, right-click the target

module in the module list to bring up the context menu.

y With the target module already selected in the module list, right-click the desired type of

function to bring up the context menu.

y With the type of function already selected in the navigation panel and the target module

already selected in the module list, open the context menu from the menu bar.

From the context menu, you may then select the desired function.

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Configuration Functions

Configuration functions are where module parameters may be viewed and changed. All parameters available in the web console are also available here. In addition, a module’s configuration may be imported or exported and the firmware may be updated. Note that the module list must be manually updated every time Configuration functions are accessed.

ATTENTION

Every time Configuration functions need to be used, you must first use Broadcast Search or Specify by IP Address to add the module to the Configuration module list. The Configuration

module list is not retained when other functions are used.

ATTENTION

When Network Enabler Administrator is first opened, you must use Broadcast Search or Specify by IP Address to find the module in order to unlock other functions.

Broadcast Search

Broadcast Search is used to find all NE-4100 Series modules that are connected to the same LAN as your computer. Since the Broadcast Search function searches by MAC address and not IP address, all NE-4100 Series modules connected to the LAN will be located, regardless of whether or not they are part of the same subnet as the host. If you have trouble detecting the module, please verify your network settings and connection.

1. Select Broadcast Search from the Configuration context menu. Note that this menu may

also be opened by right-clicking Configuration in the navigation panel.

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2. A Searching window will open, showing that the program is searching for NE-4100 Series

modules connected to this network. You may click Stop as soon as the desired module is found.

3. After the search is finished, all modules that were found will be shown in the Configuration

module list. Select the desired module to begin using other functions with it. If you locate more than one module connected to this network, use the MAC address to determine which module you wish to configure.

Specify by IP Address

Specify by IP Address is used to search the network for a specific module by its IP address. When the module is found, it is added to the Configuration module list and may be selected for use with other functions. If you have trouble detecting the module, please verify your network settings and connection.

Locate

Locate sends a signal to make the selected module’s “Ready” LED blink, which makes it easier to locate the module if you are managing multiple modules at the same time. The module does not have a built-in LED, but the evaluation board maps the signal to its own onboard LED. Please

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refer to Pin Assignments in Chapter 2 for information on which pin is associated with the “Ready” LED. Click Stop to turn off the Locate function.

Unlock

Unlock is used to enter the password of locked modules in order to view and changes settings. In the Configuration module list, the Status field shows the password status of the module, as follows:

Status Description

Lock

Unlock

Blank The module is not password protected, and Broadcast Search was used to locate it.

Fixed

Lock

Fixed

The module is password protected, Broadcast Search was used to locate it, and the password has not yet been entered.

The module is password protected, Broadcast Search was used to locate it, and the password has been correctly entered. Henceforth during this Network Enabler Administrator session, activating various utilities for this module will not require re-entering the password.

The module is not password protected, and Specify by IP address was used to locate it. Note that the term Fixed is borrowed from the standard fixed IP address networking terminology.

The module is password protected, Specify by IP address was used to locate it, and the password has not yet been entered from within the current Network Enabler Administrator session.

If the module is password protected, you will see the following message when you try to access most functions.

You will need to unlock the module to make any modification s to the module’s configuration.

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1. Select Unlock from the Configuration context menu. Note that this menu may also be

opened by right-clicking Configuration in the navigation panel, or by right-clicking the selected module.

2. After entering the correct password, the following window will open.

After a module has been unlocked, it remains unlocked for the duration of the Network Enabler Administrator session, even if a new password is assigned.

ATTENTION

The Unlock function only allows you to enter the current password. To set or change the module’s password, select the Configure command in the Configuration context menu.

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Configure

Configure is used to change the selected module’s settings. All web console settings are available here

1. Select Configure from the Configuration context menu. Note that this menu may also be

opened by right-clicking Configuration in the navigation panel, or by right-clicking the selected module.

2. The next window shows that the module’s configuration is being processed.

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3. After the processing is done, the following window will open.

Note: “Serial Command Mode” is supported in firmware version 3.0 and above. The module’s parameters are divided into ten tabs—Basic, Network, Serial, Operating

Mode, Accessible IPs, Auto W arning, IP Address Report, Password, Digital IO, and Serial CMD. To make changes to any settings, the Modify box must be checked. The

changes will be made effective after you click OK, which will save all changes and restart the module. Please refer to

ATTENTION

You may simultaneously modify the configurations of multiple modules as long as the modules are all the same model. To select multiple modules in the module list, hold down the Ctrl key while selecting the desired modules in the Configuration window, or hold down the Shift key to select a group of modules.

Chapter 6 for descriptions of each parameter.

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Upgrade Firmware

Upgrade Firmware is used to upload new firmware to the selected module.

1. Select Upgrade Firmware from the Configuration context menu. Note that this menu may

also be opened by right-clicking Configuration in the navigation panel, or by right-clicking the selected module.

2. Select the ROM file to be downloaded to the module. You may download the latest firmware

www.moxa.com.

3. The window will indicate when the firmware has be en successfully updated. Do not interrupt

processing while the firmware is being updated.

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ATTENTION

You may simultaneously upgrade the firmware of multiple modules as long as the modules are all the same model. To select multiple modules in the module list, hold down the Ctrl key while selecting each module, or hold down the Shift key to select a block of modules.

Import and Export Configuration

The module’s configuration can be imported from a configuration text file by right-clicking the module and selecting Import Configuration in the Configuration context menu. Note that this menu may also be opened by right-clicking Configuration in the navigation panel, or by right-clicking the selected module.

The module’s configuration may be exported to a text file by selecting Export Configuration in the Configuration context menu. Note that this menu may also be opened by right-clicking Configuration in the navigation panel, or by right-clicking the selected module.

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ATTENTION

You can simultaneously import the same configuration file into multiple modules as long as the modules are all the same model. To select multiple modules in the module list, hold down the Ctrl key while selecting each module, or hold down the Shift key to select a block of modules.

Monitor Functions

Monitor functions allow the monitoring of the selected module’s connection and other basic settings over the network. Modules are added to the module list using Add Target or Load Configured COM Port.

Add and Remove Target

Initially, there will be no modules in the Monitor module list. Add Target is used to search for modules over the network to add to the Monitor module list. Remove Target is used to delete the selected items from the Monitor module list.

1. Search for the module to add to the Monitor module list by selecting Add Target in the

Monitor context menu. Note that this menu may also be opened by right-clicking Monitor in the navigation panel.

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2. There are three options for adding a modu le:

y If the module already shows up, you may select it with a check mark and then click OK. y If the module does not show up, you may do a broadcast search for the module by

clicking Rescan.

y You may manually specify the IP address of the module by selecting Input manually and

entering the address.

3. Once the target has been selected, it will show up on the list in the Monitor module list. Note

that monitoring does not actually begin until Go is selected from the context menu.

Load Configured COM Port

Load Configured COM Port searches your PC for any CO M ports that have already been mapped to a network module and adds that module to the Monitor module list. Select Load Configured COM Port in the Monitor context menu.

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Settings

Settings is used to determine what items of information are monitored, how often the information is refreshed, and how notification of events will occur.

Select Settings in the Monitor context menu. Note that this menu may also be opened by right-clicking Monitor in the navigation panel or by right-clicking the desired module.

Monitor Items

In the Monitor Items tab, you may select which items of information will be monitored.

General Settings

In the General Settings tab, you may select how often the module is monitored, which is known as the refresh rate. The default is 3 seconds.

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Advanced Settings

In the Advanced Settings tab, you may enable an alarm to warn you of monitor events. You may choose an audible alarm as well as a pop-up warning message.

Go and Stop

Go and Stop are used to activate and deactivate monitoring of the modules in the module list. Monitoring is not active until Go has been selected in the Monitor context menu. Note that this menu may also be opened by right-clicking Monitor in the navigation panel or by right-clicking the desired module.

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The list in the monitor window will now be live, and the selected items will be refreshed as configured.

If a monitored module loses its connection with Network Enabler Administrator, a warning message will appear and an audible alarm will sound, as configured in the Monitor settings.

If the module’s connection is restored, another message will be displayed, as configured in the Monitor settings.

To suspend monitoring, select Stop from the Monitor context menu.

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Port Monitor Functions

Port Monitor functions are very similar to Monitor functions, but with many additional items that can be monitored, as shown below.

In addition, individual COM ports in the module list may be selected or deselected for monitoring.

COM Mapping Functions

Network Enabler Administrator is installed with Real COM drivers that work with Windows 95 and above. These drivers map a COM port on the host PC to the module, so an application communicating with COM5, for example, could transparently be connected to the module. COM ports may be mapped before the module is connected. It is also possible to map sequential COM ports to different modules at the same time.

COM Mapping functions are used to configure, enable, and disable the module’s Real COM drivers. After the COM mappings have been configured and enabled, Network Enabler Administrator is not needed for the COM mappings to remaining effect. If the PC is rebooted, the COM mappings will still be in effect after booting up.

Add and Remove Target

Add T arget searches for modules over the network to add to the COM Mapping module list. Remove Target deletes the selected items from the COM Mapping COM port list. Please refer to the Monitor section earlier in this chapter for additional details on Add Target and Remove Target.

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COM Settings

COM Settings is used to assign the local COM port number to the selected module, adjust the module’s serial settings, and adjust some advanced settings. Select COM Settings in the COM

Mapping context menu. Note that this menu may also be opened by right-clicking COM Mapping in the navigation panel or by right-clicking the desired module in the module list.

Multiple modules may be selected for configuration at the same time. Remember to use Apply Change to save your changes, or Discard Change to undo the changes. To activate the mappings, use Enable.

Basic Settings

In the Basic Settings tab, you may map a local COM port number to the selected module.

Make sure that Auto Enumerating COM Number for Selected Ports is checked when using mapping to multiple modules. When checked, this option automatically assigns available COM numbers sequentially. If not checked, each module will have to be manually assigned a COM port number.

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Advanced Settings

In the Advanced Settings tab, you may configure how serial data is transmitted over the network.

When Tx Mode is set to Hi-Performance, the Real COM driver sends a “Tx Empty” signal to the host as soon as it sends serial data over the network to the selected module. In Hi-performance mode, the driver will not verify that the module has successfully received and passed the data to the serial device. When Tx Mode is set to Classical, the driver sends the “Tx Empty” signal only after the module has confirmed that serial data has been successfully passed on to the serial device. The additional step of verification, plus the fact that it must be transmitted over the network, means that Classical mode will cause lower throughput. If you want to ensure that all data is sent out before further processing, Classical mode is recommended.

When FIFO is disabled, the selected module will send one byte each time the Tx FIFO becomes empty, and an Rx interrupt will be generated for each incoming byte. This will cause a faster response time but lower throughput. If you want to use XON/XOFF flow control, we recommend setting FIFO to Disable.

Fast Flush is designed to improve response time for applications that use the Win32 “PurgeComm()” function. When Fast Flush is enabled, the Real COM driver automatically flushes the buffer when it receives the “PurgeComm()” function call. When disabled, applications that use the Win32 “PurgeComm()” function may perform markedly slower, because the Real COM driver will repeatedly query the module to make sure no data is queued in the buffer instead of just flushing the buffer. The repeated queries can cause a performance hit due to the additional time spent communicating over the network, typically about several hundred milliseconds when compared to local COM ports (physically on the PC). If your application uses PurgeComm() and performance seems sluggish, try enabling Fast Flush.

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Serial Parameters

In the Serial Parameters tab, you may configure the selected module’s baud rate, parity, data bits, stop bits, and flow control. The parameters shown below are the default settings.

Enable and Disable

Enable and Disable are used to activate or deactivate the selected module’s COM mapping settings. Note that this menu may also be opened by right-clicking COM Mapping in the navigation panel or by right-clicking the desired module. COM port mappings may be individually enabled or disabled.

Once a module’s COM mappings have been enabled, the Real COM driver will operate independently of Network Enabler Administrator. The mappings will be active whether or not Network Enabler Administrator is open.

Apply and Discard Change

Apply Change and Discard Change are used to save or delete any changes COM mapping settings. Select Apply Change in the COM Mapping context menu to save any changes made to the COM mappings; select Discard Change to undo any changes that were made to the COM mappings. Note that this menu may also be opened by right-clicking COM Mapping in the navigation panel or by right-clicking the desired module.

Import and Export COM Mapping

Import COM Mapping and Export COM Mapping are used to save and load the COM mappings for the Select Import COM Mapping in the COM Mapping context menu to load settings into the selected module from an exported file; select Export COM mapping to save the current settings for the selected module to a text file. Note that this menu may also be opened by right-clicking COM Mapping in the navigation panel or by right-clicking the desired module.

IP Address Report Functions

IP Addr ess Report functions are used to view IP address reports from appropriately configured modules. When monitoring is activated, Network Enabler Administrator listens for IP address reports on a UDP port number, which may be configured under Settings in the IP Address Report context menu. Any IP address reports received at this port number will be displayed in the window.

Select Go to begin monitoring for IP address reports, Stop to cease monitoring, and Clear to clear the current display of reports.

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Note that in order for a PC running Network Enabler Administrator to receive IP address reports from a module, the module must set the PC’s IP address as the destination. In addition, the module and the PC’s de signat ed port number for IP address reports should match. Please refer t o the Network Settings section in IP address reports.

Chapter 6 for additional information on configuring a module to send

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Chapter 8. Linux and UNIX Configuration

NE-4100 Series modules can be configured to work with Linux and UNIX operating systems. Drivers are included on the CD that comes with the module.

This chapter includes the following sections:

 Linux Real TTY Drivers

¾ Basic Procedures ¾ Hardware Setup ¾ Installing Linux Real TTY Driver Files ¾ Mapping TTY Ports ¾ Removing Mapped TTY Ports ¾ Removing Linux Driver Files

 UNIX Fixed TTY Driver

¾ Installing the UNIX Driver ¾ Configuring the UNIX Driver

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Linux Real TTY Drivers

Basic Procedures

The basic procedures to map a Linux host’s tty port to the module’s serial port are as follows:

1. Set up the module. After verifying that the IP configuration works and you can access the

module (by using ping, telnet, etc.), configure the module’s serial port to Real COM mode.

2. Install the Linux Real tty driver files on the host

3. Map the module’s serial port to the host’s tty port

Hardware Setup

Before proceeding with the software installation, make sure you have completed the hardware installation. Note that the module’s default IP address is 192.168.127.254.

ATTENTION

After installing the hardware, be sure that the module’s serial port is configured to Real COM mode. This can be done with the web console, Telnet console, serial console, or Network Enabler Administrator.

Installing Linux Real TTY Driver Files

The instructions for installing the Linux Real TTY drivers are as follows:

1. Obtain the driver file from the included CD-ROM or from http://www.moxa.com.

2. Log in to the console as a super user (root).

3. Execute cd / to go to the root directory.

4. Copy the driver file npreal2xx.tgz to the / directory.

5. Execute tar xvfz npreal2xx.tgz to extract all files into the system.

6. Execute /tmp/moxa/mxinst.

For Red Hat AS/ES/WS and Fedora Core1, append an extra argument as follows: # /tmp/moxa/mxinst SP1

7. The shell script will install the driver files automatically. After the files are installed, you will

be able to see several files in the /usr/lib/npreal2/driver folder: > mxaddsvr (Add Server, mapping tty port)

> mxdelsvr (Delete Server, un-mapping tty port) > mxloadsvr (Reload Server) > mxmknod (Create device node/tty port) > mxrmnod (Remove device node/tty port) > mxuninst (Remove tty port and driver files)

At this point, you will be ready to map the system’s tty port to the module’s serial port.

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Mapping TTY Ports

Make sure that you set the operation mode of the module’s serial port to Real COM mode. After logging in as a super user, enter the directory /usr/lib/npreal2/driver and then execute mxaddsvr to map the module’s serial port to the host tty ports. The syntax of mxaddsvr is as follows:

mxaddsvr [Module’s IP Address] [Total Ports] ([Data port] [Cmd port])

The mxaddsvr command performs the following actions:

1. Modifies npreal2d.cf.

2. Creates tty ports in directory /dev with major & minor number configured in npreal2d .cf.

3. Restarts the driver.

Mapping tty ports automatically

To map tty ports automatically, you may execute mxadds vr with just the IP address and number of ports, as in the following example:

# cd /usr/lib/npreal2/driver # ./mxaddsvr 192.168.3.4 16

In this example, 16 tty ports will be added, all with IP 192.168.3.4, with data ports from 950 to 965and command ports from 966 to 981.

Mapping tty ports manually

To map tty ports manually, you may execute mxaddsvr and manually specify the data and command ports, as in the following example:

# cd /usr/lib/npreal2/driver # ./mxaddsvr 192.168.3.4 16 4001 966

In this example, 16 tty ports will be added, all with IP 192.168.3.4, with data ports from 4001 to 4016 and command ports from 966 to 981.

Removing Mapped TTY Ports

After logging in as root, enter the directory /usr/lib/npreal2/driver and then execute mxdelsvr to delete a server. The syntax of mxdelsvr is:

mxdelsvr [IP Address]

Example:

# cd /usr/lib/npreal2/driver # ./mxdelsvr 192.168.3.4

The following actions are performed when executing mxdelsvr:

1. Modify npreal2d.cf.

2. Remove the relevant tty ports in directory /dev.

3. Restart the driver. If the IP address is not provided in the command line, the program will list the installed servers

and total ports on the screen. You will need to choose a server from the list for deletion.

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Removing Linux Driver Files

A utility is included that will remove all driver files, mapped tty ports, and unload the driver. To do this, you only need to enter the directory /usr/lib/npreal2/driver, and then exec ute mxuninst to uninstall the driver. This program will perform the following actions:

1. Unload the driver.

2. Delete all files and directories in /usr/lib/npreal2

3. Delete directory /usr/lib/npreal2

4. Modify the system initializing script file.

UNIX Fixed TTY Driver

Installing the UNIX Driver

The instructions for installing the UNIX driver are as follows:

1. Log in to UNIX and create a directory for the MOXA TTY. To create a directory named

/usr/etc, execute the command:

# mkdir –p /usr/etc

2. Copy moxattyd.tar to the directory you created . If you created the /usr/etc directory above,

you would execute the following commands:

# cp moxattyd.tar /usr/etc # cd /usr/etc

3. Extract the source files from the tar file by executing the command:

# tar xvf moxattyd.tar

The following files will be extracted:

README.TXT moxattyd.c --- source code moxattyd.cf --- an empty configuration file Makefile --- makefile VERSION.TXT --- fixed tty driver version FAQ.TXT

4. Compile and Link

For SCO UNIX:

# make sco

For UnixWare 7:

# make svr5

For UnixWare 2.1.x, SVR4.2:

# make svr42

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Configuring the UNIX Driver

Modify the configuration

The configuration used by the moxattyd program is defined in the text file moxattyd.cf, which is in the same directory that contains the program moxattyd. You may use vi, or any text editor to modify the file, as follows:

ttyp1 192.168.1.1 950

For more configuration information, view the file moxattyd.cf, which contains detailed descriptions of the various configuration parameters.

ATTENTION

The Device Name depends on the OS. See the Device Naming Rule section in README.TXT for more information.

To start the moxattyd daemon after system bootup, add an entry into /etc/inittab, with the tty name you configured in moxattyd.cf, as in the following example:

ts:2:respawn:/usr/etc/moxattyd/moxattyd –t 1

Device naming rule

For UnixWare 7, UnixWare 2.1.x, and SVR 4. 2, use:

pts/[n]

For all other UNIX operating systems, use:

ttyp[n]

Starting moxattyd

Execute the command init q or reboot your UNIX operating system.

Adding an additional server

1. Modify the text file moxattyd.cf to add an additional server. User may use vi or any text

editor to modify the file. For more configuration information, look at the file moxattyd.cf, which contains detailed descriptions of the various configuration parameters.

2. Find the process ID (PID) of the program moxattyd.

# ps -ef | grep moxattyd

3. Update the configuration of moxattyd program.

# kill -USR1 [PID] (e.g., if moxattyd PID = 404, kill -USR1 404)

This completes the process of adding an additional server

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Chapter 9. Serial Command Mode

Serial command mode allows configuration of the module through serial commands received directly through the serial port. It is available on NE-4100 Series modules with firmware version

3.0 and above This chapter includes the following sections:

 Overview  Serial Command Format and Command Set

¾ Command Structure ¾ Reply Structure ¾ OP Codes and Parameters

 Operation Flow Chart  Configuring Trigger Type

¾ Network Enabler Administrator ¾ Telnet Console ¾ Web Console ¾ Serial Console

 Entering Serial Command Mode

¾ Trigger Type ¾ Serial Port Parameters ¾ Comments

 Exiting Serial Command Mode  Determining the Active Mode  Serial Command Examples

¾ Example 1: Get Model Name Using HW Trigger ¾ Example 2: Change IP Address Using HW Trigger ¾ Example 3: Get IP Mode Using SW Trigger ¾ Example 4: Change TCP Port Number Using SW Trigger

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Overview

Serial command mode allows the module’s parameters to be retrieved or configured through the serial port, rather than through the console port or over the network. This is done through the use of specially parsed commands sent to the module through the serial port. Device manufacturers can take advantage of serial command mode to add local configuration capability to their products. For example, card reader manufacturers can use the card reader’s number pad to configure serial and network settings such as IP address, netmask, and baud rate. Serial command mode thus allows on-site configuration of devices without requiring a laptop or other additional equipment.

Serial command mode is built into firmware version 3.0 and above.

Serial Command Format and Command Set

Each command and reply is a sequence of case-sensitive ASCII characters transmitted in the following order: Head, Command Code, OP Code, Parameter, and Tail.

ATTENTION

The carriage return character is used as the last byte or Tail for each data frame; an additional line feed character is not required. For most systems, the Enter key typically sends a carriage

return character and a line feed character. CR is used to refer to the carriage return character in most terminal emulators and in this manual, LF is used to refer to the line feed character. In hex, CR is 0x0D and LF is 0x0A. In C language, “\r” refers to CR, whereas “\n” refers to CR + LF.

Command Structure

Descriptor Bytes Character Description

C-Head 1 “>” fixed val ue (0x 3E)

Command Code 1 “R”, “W”

OP Code 2 (varies)

Parameter varies (varies)

Tail 1 CR carriage return character, no line feed

For example, the following sequence of characters will instruct the module to change the TCP server port number to 4001:

“>WTL4001” + CR

Available OP Codes and Parameters are described in detail later in this chapter.

R: get module parameter W: set module parameter

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Reply Structure

Descriptor Bytes Character Comments

R-Head 1 “<” <: fixed value (0x3C)

Y: command was executed successfully 1: command not supported

“Y”,

Reply Code 1

OP Code 2 (varies)

Parameter varies (varies)

Tail 1 CR carriage return character, no line feed

For example, the following sequence of characters means that the TCP server port number has been written successfully:

“<YTL”+ CR

Available OP Codes and Parameters are described in the next section.

“1” to “5”,

“E’

2: OP code not supported 3: invalid command encapsulation 4: invalid parameter 5: invalid return value E: enter serial command mode

OP Codes and Parameters

Basic Commands

OP Code Parameter Comments

BS (read only) serial number BV (read only) firmware version BN (alphanumeric, max. 15 bytes) server name

BP (alphanumeric, max. 10 bytes) password BR

0: disable 1: enable 0: disable 1: enable

1: restart only 2: save & restart (write only) 0: static 1: DHCP xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.127.254) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 255.255.0.0) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.1.254) (read only) (e.g., 00:90:e8:09:44:fe)

web console

Telnet console

save and restart

IP configuration

IP address

netmask

gateway

MAC address

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Accessible IP

OP Code Parameter Comments

0: disable 1: enable xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.127.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.127.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.127.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.127.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.127.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.127.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.127.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.127.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.127.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.127.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.127.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.127.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.127.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.127.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.127.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.127.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 255.255.255.0) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 255.255.255.0) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 255.255.255.0) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 255.255.255.0)

accessible IP list filtering

accessible IP address 01

accessible IP address 02

accessible IP address 03

accessible IP address 04

accessible IP address 05

accessible IP address 06

accessible IP address 07

accessible IP address 08

accessible IP address 09

accessible IP address 10

accessible IP address 11

accessible IP address 12

accessible IP address 13

accessible IP address 14

accessible IP address 15

accessible IP address 16

accessible IP netmask 01

accessible IP netmask 02

accessible IP netmask 03

accessible IP netmask 04

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OP Code Parameter Comments

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 255.255.255.0) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 255.255.255.0) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 255.255.255.0) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 255.255.255.0) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 255.255.255.0) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 255.255.255.0) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 255.255.255.0) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 255.255.255.0) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 255.255.255.0) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 255.255.255.0) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 255.255.255.0) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 255.255.255.0)

accessible IP netmask 05

accessible IP netmask 06

accessible IP netmask 07

accessible IP netmask 08

accessible IP netmask 09

accessible IP netmask 10

accessible IP netmask 11

accessible IP netmask 12

accessible IP netmask 13

accessible IP netmask 14

accessible IP netmask 15

accessible IP netmask 16

Operation Mode

OP Code Parameter Comments

0: Real COM

1: TCP server 2: TCP client 3: UDP mode

operation mode

TCP Server Mode

OP Code Parameter Comments

TM 1 – 4 m a x. number of connections

TL 0 – 65535 local TCP port

TT 0 – 99 (minutes) TCP alive check time

TI 0 – 65535 (ms) inactivity time

0: no delimiter

1: enable 1-character delimiter 2: enable 2 character delimiter

number of characters to use as delimiter

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OP Code Parameter Comments

TF 0 – 65535 (ms) force transmit time

ASCII character in hex code (i.e., “A1” for character 0xA1) ASCII character in hex code (i.e., “A1” for character 0xA1)

character to use for delimiter 1

character to use for delimiter 2

Real COM Mode

OP Code Parameter Comments

RM 1 – 4 max. number of connections

RT 0 – 99 (minutes) TCP alive check time

0: no delimiter

RF 0 – 65535 (ms) force transmit time

1: enable 1-character delimiter 2: enable 2 character delimiter ASCII character in hex code (i.e., “A1” for character 0xA1) ASCII character in hex code (i.e., “A1” for character 0xA1)

number of characters to use as delimiter

character to use for delimiter 1

character to use for delimiter 2

TCP Client Mode

OP Code Parameter Comments

C1 0 – 65535 destination port 1

C2 0 – 65535 destination port 2

C3 0 – 65535 destination port 3

C4 0 – 65535 destination port 4

CT 0 – 99 (minutes) TCP alive check time

CI 0 – 65535 (ms) inactivity time

0: startup 1: any character xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.1.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.1.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.1.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.1.1)

0: no delimiter 1: enable 1-character delimiter 2: enable 2 character delimiter

TCP connect on

destination IP address 1

destination IP address 2

destination IP address 3

destination IP address 4

number of characters to use as delimiter

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OP Code Parameter Comments

CF 0 – 65535 (ms) force transmit time

ASCII character in hex code (i.e., “A1” for character 0xA1) ASCII character in hex code (i.e., “A1” for character 0xA1)

character to use for delimiter 1

character to use for delimiter 2

UDP Mode

OP Code Parameter Comments

UL 0 – 65535 local listen port UA

U1 0 – 65535 destination IP address 1, port

U2 0 – 65535 destination IP address 2, port

U3 0 – 65535 destination IP address 3, port

U4 0 – 65535 destination IP address 4, port

UF 0 – 65535 (ms) force transmit time

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.1.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.1.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.1.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.1.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.1.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.1.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.1.1) xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (e.g., 192.168.1.1)

0: no delimiter 1: enable 1-character delimiter 2: enable 2 character delimiter ASCII character in hex code (i.e., “A1” for character 0xA1) ASCII character in hex code (i.e., “A1” for character 0xA1)

destination IP address 1, begi n ran ge

destination IP address 2, begi n ran ge

destination IP address 3, begi n ran ge

destination IP address 4, begi n ran ge

destination IP address 1, end range

destination IP address 2, end range

destination IP address 3, end range

destination IP address 4, end range

number of characters to use as delimiter

character to use for delimiter 1

character to use for delimiter 2

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Moxa Technologies NE-4100 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

Overview

Package Checklist

Product Features

Product Specifications

Chapter 2. Panel Layout and Pin Assignments

NE-4100T, NE-4100-ST

Panel Layout

NE-4100-ST LED Indicators

Pin Assignments

Block Diagrams

NE-4110S, NE-4110A, NE-4110-ST

Panel Layout

NE-4110-ST LED Indicators

Pin Assignments

Block Diagrams

NE-4120S, NE-4120A, NE-4120-ST

Panel Layout

NE-4120-ST LED Indicators

Pin Assignments

Block Diagrams

Chapter 3. Getting Started

Wiring Precautions

Installing the NE-4100T onto the NE-4100-ST

Installing the NE-4110S, NE-4110A onto the NE-4110-ST

Installing the NE-4120S, NE-4120A onto the NE-4120-ST

Selecting the Serial Interface

Circuit Pad for External Connection

Connecting the Power

Connecting to the Network

Connecting to a Serial Device

Digital I/O Channel Settings

Digital Output LED Circuit Design

Chapter 4. Choosing the Proper Operation Mode

Overview

TCP Server Mode

TCP Client Mode

UDP Mode

Real COM Mode

Chapter 5. Initial IP Address Configuration

Static vs. Dynamic IP Address

Factory Default IP Address

NE-4100 Series Administration Suite

Telnet Console

Serial Console (19200, n, 8, 1)

Chapter 6. Web Console Configuration

Opening Your Browser

Web Console Navigation

Basic Settings

Network Settings

Serial Settings

Operating Settings

TCP Server Mode

Real COM Mode

TCP Client Mode

UDP Mode

Accessible IP Settings

Auto Warning Settings

E-mail and SNMP Trap

Event Type

Digital IO

DIO Settings

DIO Monitor

Serial Command Mode

Change Password

Load Factory Defaults

Save/Restart

Chapter 7. Network Enabler Administrator

Overview

Installing Network Enabler Administrator

Network Enabler Administrator Navigation

Configuration Functions

Broadcast Search

Specify by IP Address

Locate

Unlock