Ubiquiti VPS User Manual

Networked Serial Interface

Model: mPort-S

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks mFi™ mPort™ Serial. The mPort Serial includes the mFi Controller software that allows you to control your machines using your web browser.

Package Contents

mPort Serial Wall-Mount

Terminal Block Screws

Bracket

(Qty. 4)

PoE Adapter and

Power Cord

Anchors

(Qty. 4)

mPort Serial

Model: mPort-S

Quick Start Guide

System Requirements

• Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Mac OS X

• Java Runtime Environment 1.6 (or above)

• Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (or above)

Antenna

mFi™ mPort™ Serial

Hardware Overview

Front View

Antenna Connector

Power LED

Ethernet LED

Status LED

Power The Power LED will light steady green when

the mPort Serial is properly connected to a power source.

Ethernet The Ethernet LED will light steady green

when an active Ethernet connection is made and flash when there is activity.

Status The Status LED will light yellow when the

mPort Serial is first powered on in factory default mode out of the box. The Status LED will light steady green when the mPort Serial has been successfully integrated into a network and is working properly. The Status LED will flash when the Locate button is used in the mFi Controller software.

Antenna Connector Connects to the included

Antenna.

Hardware Overview

Side View

Ethernet

Port

Wall-Mount

Serial DB9

Port

Serial TB Port

USB Port

Serial DB9 Port Connects to a switch, router, or other

device for remote access.

Serial TB (Terminal Block) Port Connects to an industrial

networking device for automation, such as script execution from the mFi Controller software.

USB Port Reserved for future use.

Ethernet Port Connects to the POE port of the PoE

Adapter.

Wall-Mount Bracket Wall-mounting is optional.

Bracket

mFi™ mPort™ Serial

Hardware Installation

Remove the Wall-Mount Bracket from the mPort Serial by pressing the Release Tabs.

Release Tabs

Wall-Mount (Optional)

1. Position the Wall-Mount Bracket with the Release Tabs

on top.

Release Tab

Hardware Installation

2. To secure the Wall-Mount Bracket to the wall:

a. Use a pencil to mark the holes on the wall.

b. Use a 6 mm drill bit to drill the holes in the wall.

c. Insert the four Anchors into the wall.

d. Insert the Screws into the anchors.

3. Angle the mPort Serial so that the notches on the

bottom of the Wall-Mount Bracket are inserted into the mPort Serial. Then press the mPort Serial into the Release Tabs and snap it into place.

mFi™ mPort™ Serial

Antenna Installation (Optional)

The mPort Serial uses the internal antenna by default. If you want to use an external antenna, then attach the included Antenna and configure its use in the mFi Controller software.

Connecting a Serial Device

Each serial port supports RS232, RS422, and RS485. Use the appropriate serial port for your serial cable (not included).

Note: Only one serial port can be used at a time.

Serial DB9

1. Connect one end of the serial cable to the console port

of the switch, router, or other device.

Note: A null modem may be needed; refer to the

User Guide on the CD-ROM for more information.

2. Connect the DB9 end of the serial cable to the Serial

DB9 port of the mPort Serial.

mFi™ mPort™ Serial

Serial TB

The Serial TB port is labeled for RS485 pinout. The table lists the pinouts for RS232, RS422, and RS485. For more information, refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM.

Function RX TX Ground

Pinout R- R+ T- T+ G

RS232

RS422

RS485

* Technically not needed.

1. Wire one end of the serial cable to an industrial

networking device.

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Note: Wiring will vary depending on your device.

Connecting a Serial Device

2. Wire the other end of the serial cable to the Terminal

Block included with the mPort Serial.

3. Insert the Terminal Block into the Serial TB port of the

mPort Serial.

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