Multitech MTS2EA, MTS2SA, MultiConnect SS, MultiConnect SE Quick Start Manual

MultiConnect™ SS
MultiConnect

™

SE

Serial-to-Serial Device Server

Serial-to-Ethernet Device Server

Quick Start Guide

Copyright and Technical Support

Serial-to-Serial Device Server (MTS2SA-T & MTS2SA-T-R)
Serial-to-Ethernet Device Server (MTS2EA & MTS2EA-R)
Quick Start Guide, 82010724 Rev. E

Copyright © 2004-2008 by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This

publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior written
permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no
representations or warranty with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose. Furthermore, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. reserves the
right to revise this publication from time to time in the content hereof without
obligation of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. to notify any person or organization of
such revisions or changes.

Revision Date Description

D 05/04/05 Added more graphics, handling precautions,
E 01/30/08 Updated the Technical Support section.

Changed the panel mounting screw separation

Trademarks

MultiConnect is a trademark of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All other brand and
product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.

Patents

This device is covered by one or more of the following patents: 6,031,867;
6,012,113; 5,628,030; 5,450,425. Other patents pending.

World Headquarters

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
2205 Woodale Drive
Mounds View, Minnesota 55112 U.S.A.
[phone] or [phone] U.S. Fax [phone]
www.multitech.com

Technical Support

Europe, Middle East, Africa: [e-mail]
U.S., Canada, all others: [e-mail]
763 717-5863

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measurement.

[phone]

800-972-2439 or

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MultiConnect Adapters

Introduction

This guide shows you how to setup your MultiConnect. It is available
in the following builds:

Adapter Product Description Region

Serial-to-Serial + IP MTS2SA-T (External Power) Global
Serial-to-Serial + IP MTS2SA-T-R (RS-232 Power) Global
Serial-to-Ethernet + IP MTS2EA (External Power) Global
Serial-to-Ethernet + IP MTS2EA-R (RS-232 Power) Global
The MTS2SA-T-R and MTS2EA-R (RS-232 Powered) Adapters

require power to be supplied into Pin 6 of the female DB9.

MultiConnect Documentation

See the User Guide for more information including product
descriptions and specifications. See the Command Line Interface
Reference Guide for configuration commands and setup examples.
These guides are available on the MultiConnect CD and Multi­Tech's Web site at www.multitech.com.

Package Contents

• One MultiConnect Device Server

• One universal power supply with power cord included

(Included with the MTS2SA-T build and the MTS2EA build)

• One RS-232 cable

• One mounting bracket

• Four adhesive-backed rubber feet (table-top mounting)

• One Quick Start Guide

• One MultiConnect CD

Handling Precautions

All devices must be handled with certain precautions to avoid
damage due to the accumulation of static charge. Although input
protection circuitry has been incorporated into the devices to
minimize the effect of this static buildup, proper precautions should
be taken to avoid exposure to electrostatic discharge during
handling and mounting.

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MultiConnect Adapters

Attaching the MultiConnect to a Fixed Location

The MultiConnect is design to be used on the desktop or to be
panel-mounted. To attach the brackets for panel-mounting, following
these steps:

1. Typically, the MultiConnect is mounted against a flat surface with

two mounting screws. Drill the mounting holes at the desired
mounting location. The mounting holes must be separated by 4­15/16 inches center-to-center.

2. To attach the brackets to the MultiConnect, slide the mounting

brackets into the corresponding slots on the back of the
MultiConnect chassis.

3. Attach the device to the surface with two screws.

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MultiConnect Adapters

Serial-to-Serial Setup Example

Serial-to-Serial Power Supply Connection:

MultiConnects are powered in one of two ways:

Powered by External Power Supply

MTS2SA-T

RS-232 Connector

RS-232 Power (Pin 6)

MTS2SA-T-R

RS-232 Connector

RS-232 & External Power Connectors

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RS-232 Power Pin Connector

MultiConnect Adapters

Serial-to-Ethernet Setup Example

Serial-to-Ethernet Power Connections

Powered in one of two ways:

Powered by External Power Supply

MTS2EA

Adapter Ethernet Connector

RS-232 Power (Pin 6)

Adapter Ethernet Connector

MTS2EA-R

RS-232 & External Power Connectors

RS-232 Power Pin

Connector

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MultiConnect Adapters

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Pin Functions of the Female End Connector

The following tables explain the pins functions.

External Power With RS-232 Power

Signal I/O Signal I/O

Pin 1 CD O Pin 1 CD O

Multi-Tech

MultiConnect

Female Connector

Through Pin 6

Pin 2 TX O Pin 2 TX O
Pin 3 RX I Pin 3 RX I
Pin 4 DTR I Pin 4 DTR I
Pin 5 GND - Pin 5 GND -

Pin 6 DSR O Pin 6* Power

Pin 7 CTS I Pin 7 CTS I
Pin 8 RTS O Pin 8 RTS O
Pin 9 RI O

arning:

hen supplying
power to the RS-232
connector, make

ure the power does
not feed the DTE
device.

*Pin 6 Input Power and Power Consumption

@ 5V DC: Typical 190mA Maximum 245mA
@ 10V DC: Typical 100mA Maximum 120mA
@ 15V DC: Typical 69mA Maximum 83mA
@ 20V DC: Typical 54mA Maximum 65mA
@ 25V DC: Typical 45mA Maximum 55mA

Pin 9 RI O

Pin Functions of the Male End

RS-232

Signal I/O

Pin 1 CD I
Pin 2 RX I
Pin 3 TX O
Pin 4 DTR O
Pin 5 GND ­Pin 6 DSR I
Pin 7 RTS O
Pin 8 CTS I
Pin 9 RI I

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Male Connector

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Two Ways to Login

Login Using Telnet Client

• Use Telnet Client to configure the MultiConnect for the
first time. Type the default IP address of the Device
Server: 192.168.2.1.

Note: The workstation must be on the same subnet.

• At the Login prompt, type admin.
At the Password prompt, type admin.

Important: User Name and Password are case-sensitive.

They must be typed in lowercase letters.

Login Using TTY

Use a terminal program, such as HyperTerminal, to access the
serial port.

• Use TTY to configure your Adapter for the first time.
Configure the workstation’s serial port to the defaults listed
below:

Baud: 115.2K
Data: 8
Parity: N
Stop: 1
Flow-Control: None

• Press the Enter key three times to get to the Login prompt.

• At the Login prompt, type admin.

At the Password prompt, type admin.

Important: The User Name and Password are case-

sensitive. They must be typed in lowercase letters.

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