This chapter is an introduction to SystemBase device server Portbase series and this document.
1. About This Document
This guide is designed for users of Portbase, who are in charge of connecting to and communicating with
Portbase, setting Portbase’s configurations, status monitoring, firmware update, and other administration
work.
2. Who Should Read This Document?
This guide is designed for Portbase users and administrators. It is strongly recommended that anyone
trying to apply, use, and maintain Portbase read this document. This guide deals with the hardware-level
integration issues and software-level configuration tips. It will be a great starting point for any
administrators who want to easily monitor and control Portbase and its connected devices.
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The following table summarizes documents included in the Portbase document set.
Document Name Description
Integration, configuration, and
User Guide
management tasks are explained for the
administrator
Portview User Manual
COM Port Redirector
User Manual
If you need brief information on Portbase or device servers in general, please visit our company website
at
http://www.sysbas.com/. You can view and/or download documents related to Portbase as well as latest
software and firmware updates. Available resources are as follows:
Document Name Description
Portbase Spec Sheet Specifications for Portbase products
Portbase White Paper
Guide for SystemBase device server
management application Portview
Guide for SystemBase COM Port Redirector
n easy reading for anyone new to device
server.
Deals with background and technology
Past, present, and future of device
servers along with the overview of
market environment
All documents are updated promptly, so check for the recent document update. The contents in these
documents are subject to change without any notice in advance.
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There are three ways you can get a technical support from SystemBase.
First, visit our website
FAQ and ask your own question as well.
Second, you can e-mail our technical support team. The mail address is
inquiries, requests, and comments are welcome.
Finally, you can call us at the customer center for immediate support. Our technical support team will
kindly help you get over with the problem. The number to call is 82-2-855-0501 (Extension number 22 5).
Do not forget to dial the extension number after getting a welcome message.
http://www.sysbas.com/ and go to ‘Technical Support’ menu. There you can read
tech@sysbas.com. Any kind of
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This chapter includes Portbase overview, main and distinctive features, package contents for each product,
and application fields.
1. Overview
Portbase provides network connectivity to various serial devices (security devices, communication
peripherals, modems, data printing devices, industrial metering devices, etc.). Portbase supports RS232,
RS422, and RS485 serial communication standards under various communication speed, meanwhile autosensing 100baseTX Fast Ethernet and 10baseT Ethernet connection.
2. Features
Various features of Portbase make it a universal yet distinctive device server solution. Here we present
main features of Portbase. Others will explicitly appear throughout this guide.
- Max 921.6Kbps serial speed
- Software configurable RS232/422/485 interfaces
- 10/100Mbps Ethernet port
- SystemBase COM Port Redirector for better adaptability
- Extensive configuration and monitoring with Portview
- Firmware upload with Web and FTP
- Configuration with Web, Telnet, SNMP, and Portview
- Lots of customizing options
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Portbase package is composed of following components. Make sure every component is included with
your package.
All packages include a module and a CD with utilities and documents.
Portbase device
Cross LAN Cable 1pc
Power Adapter 1pc
CD (utilities and documentations)
A-Class Device
This device is registered only for office use, and both the seller and the user must be aware of
this. If not correctly sold or purchased, please exchange with home use device.
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This chapter provides Portbase's hardware information, including block diagram, layout, pin
specifications, dimensions and other hardware-related issues.
1. The Exterior
< full view > < top view >
< side view >
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< PB-3020+ serial port side > < PB-3010+ serial port side >
Serial port – 8-pin RJ-45 jack which shows user-selected interface
(RS232/RS422/RS485) on LED
< LAN port side >
Power connector – for connection of DC5V adapter cable
Terminal block power connector – for connection of terminal block power cable
Reset button – Portbase reboots if this button is pressed for less than 5 seconds. If
pressed for longer than 5 seconds, Portbase will restore factory default settings.
LED – Operation status of Portbase. Next section describes the meaning of each LED
display status.
LAN port – 8-pin RJ45 jack which is used when co nnect ing Portbase to network
devices such as Ethernet card, hub, and router.
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Power supplied to the device
No power supplied to the device
No active network connection
Network activated
IP Configuration
Normal operation
System error
Serial port set to RS232 mode
Serial port set to RS422 mode
Serial port set to RS485 mode
Serial data transmitted
Serial data received
10baseT connection detected & LAN data transferred
100baseT connection detected & LAN data transferred
<Reset button features>
Operation Result
Pressed for less than 5 secondsRestart Portbase
Pressed for more than 5
seconds
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