Vicks EDG-4516+, EDG-4508+ User Manual

EDG-4508+
8-Port Ethernet to RS-232/422/485 Data Gateway
EDG-4516+
16-Port Ethernet to RS-232/422/485 Data Gateway
User Manual
Copyright
This documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2004 by Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights are reserved. Advantech Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements of the rights of third parties which may result from its use.
Acknowledgments
PC-LabCard is a trademark of Advantech Co., Ltd. IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. MS-DOS and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other product names or trade­marks are properties of their respective owners.
CE Notification
The EDG-4508+ /4516+ series developed by Advantech Co., Ltd. has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when operated within an industrial enclosure . Therefore, in order to protect the EDG-4508+ / EDG-4516+ modules from being damaged by ESD (Electric Static Discharge), we strongly recommend that the use of CE-compliant industrial enclosure products when using any EDG module.
This manual covers the following models:
• EDG-4508+
• EDG-4516+
• EDG-4508R+
• EDG-4516R+
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Part No. 2003450820 3rd Edition
Printed in Taiwan Dec. 2004
Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod­ucts will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by persons other than repair personnel authorized by Advantech, or which have been subject to misuse, abuse, accident or improper instal­lation. Advantech assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events.
Because of Advantech’s high quality-control standards and rigorous test­ing, most of our customers never need to use our repair service. If an Advantech product is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according to the cost of replacement materials, service time and freight. Please consult your dealer for more details.
If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any onscreen messages you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your man­ual, product, and any helpful information readily available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return merchandize authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your return more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a fully-completed Repair and Replacement Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for war­ranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your dealer.
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FCC Class A
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer­ence when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Technical Support and Assistance
Step 1. Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support
where you can find the latest information about the product.
Step 2. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's cus-
tomer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following information ready before you call:
- Product name and serial number
- Description of your peripheral attachments
- Description of your software (operating system, version, appli­cation software, etc.)
- A complete description of the problem
- The exact wording of any error messages
Packing List
Before setting up the system, check that the items listed below are included and in good condition. If any item does not accord with the table, please contact your dealer immediately.
• EDG-4508+ or EDG-4516+ x 1
• CD-ROM for driver and utility x 1
• Rack mount kit, including 2 L-shape metal plates and 8 screws
• Power Cable x 1
• 30 cm Serial Connection Cable x 1
• Rubber Spacer x 4
• Terminal Connector x 1
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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview .......................................................... 2
1.1 Introduction ................................................................................. 2
1.2 Features........................................................................................ 2
1.3 Specifications............................................................................... 3
1.4 Packing Checklist ........................................................................ 3
Chapter 2 Getting Started ................................................ 6
Figure 2.1: Installation Flow Chart .......................................... 6
2.1 Understanding the EDG-4508+/4516+........................................ 7
2.2 Connecting Hardware .................................................................. 8
Figure 2.2: EDG-4508+/4516+ front panel ............................. 8
Figure 2.3: EDG-4508+/4516+ LED Indicator and
Connector .............................................................. 8
Table 2.1: EDG-4508+/4516+ LED & Connector
Figure 2.4: EDG-4508+/4516+ rear panel ............................. 10
2.2.1 Mounting Connection ............................................................. 10
Figure 2.5: Rack Mount ......................................................... 10
2.2.2 Network Connection ............................................................... 11
Figure 2.6: Ethernet Connector .............................................. 11
2.2.3 Power Supply Connection ...................................................... 11
Figure 2.7: Power Switch and Connector with Fuse .............. 11
2.2.4 Serial Port Connection ............................................................ 11
Figure 2.8: 8 Ports RS-232/485/422 Serial Connector for
Figure 2.9: 16 Ports RS-232/485/422 Serial Connector for
2.2.5 Ordering Information ............................................................. 12
2.3 Installation ................................................................................. 13
2.3.1 Install/Uninstall Driver & Utility ........................................... 13
Definition ............................................................... 9
EDG-4508+ ......................................................... 11
EDG-4516+ ......................................................... 12
Chapter 3 Configuration................................................. 18
3.1 Auto Search ............................................................................... 18
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3.2 Locating the EDG-4508+/4516+............................................... 20
3.3 Device System Configuration.................................................... 21
3.4 Network Configuration.............................................................. 22
3.5 Port Configuration ..................................................................... 23
3.6 Security Configuration .............................................................. 29
Chapter 4 Port Mapping Utility..................................... 32
4.1 Overview ................................................................................... 32
4.2 Virtual Comport Setting ............................................................ 32
4.3 Inquiring Virtual Comport Setting ............................................ 35
4.3.1 Upgrading EDG Series's Firmware Download ...................... 36
4.3.2 Self Test Function .................................................................. 37
4.3.3 Save the Configuration ........................................................... 40
Chapter 5 Web-Based Configuration ............................ 42
5.1 Overview ................................................................................... 42
5.2 Access Web Page....................................................................... 42
5.3 Network Configuration.............................................................. 43
5.4 Port Configuration ..................................................................... 44
5.5 DI/O Eevnt Configuration ......................................................... 45
5.6 Reset Configuration................................................................... 46
Chapter 6 Console Configuration .................................. 48
6.1 Overview ................................................................................... 48
6.2 Hyper Terminal Connection ...................................................... 48
6.3 Command List ........................................................................... 50
Chapter 7 Universal Serial Device Gateway................. 58
7.1 EDG-4508+/4516+ Firmware updated procedure ..................... 58
Figure 7.1: ................................................................... 59
Figure 7.2: ................................................................... 59
Figure 7.3: ................................................................... 60
Figure 7.4: ................................................................... 60
Figure 7.5: ................................................................... 61
Figure 7.6: ................................................................... 61
Figure 7.7: ................................................................... 62
Figure 7.8: ................................................................... 62
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Figure 7.9: ................................................................... 64
Figure 7.10: ................................................................... 65
Figure 7.11: ................................................................... 65
7.2 Network Architecture and Example Code................................. 66
7.2.1 Polling Network Architecture ................................................ 67
Figure 7.12:Network Architecture-Polling ............................. 67
Figure 7.13:Flow chart-Polling Network ............................... 67
7.2.2 Event-handling Network Architecture ................................... 69
Figure 7.14:Network architecture: Event-handling ................ 69
Figure 7.15:Flow chart: Event-handling network .................. 69
7.2.3 Peer-to-Peer Network Architecture ........................................ 71
Figure 7.16:Network architecture: Peer-to-peer ..................... 71
Figure 7.17:Flow chart: Peer-to-Peer network ....................... 71
Figure 7.18:#1 EDG-4508+U Configuration Utility .............. 72
Figure 7.19:#2 EDG-4508+U Configuration Utility .............. 73
Figure 7.20:Key-in information of #2 EDG-4508+U ............ 74
Figure 7.21:Key-in information of #1 EDG-4508+U ............ 74
Figure 7.22:Communication parameters of #1 EDG-4508+U 75 Figure 7.23:Communication parameters of #2 EDG-4508+U 75
7.3 Web-Based Configuration for EDG-4508+U/4516+U ............. 76
7.3.1 Access web page .................................................................... 76
7.3.2 Network Configuration ........................................................... 77
7.3.3 Port Configuration .................................................................. 78
7.3.4 DI/O Event Configuration ...................................................... 79
7.3.5 Reset Configuration ................................................................ 79
7.4 Cnsole Configuration for EDG-4508+U/4516+U ..................... 79
7.4.1 Command List ........................................................................ 79
Chapter 8 Event and DI/O Monitoring ......................... 86
8.1 Overview ................................................................................... 86
8.2 Event and DI/O Monitoring....................................................... 86
8.2.1 Polling Monitoring ................................................................. 86
8.2.2 Event Monitoring ................................................................... 87
8.2.3 DI Value Inverse Option ........................................................ 88
8.3 Programming I/O....................................................................... 90
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Chapter 9 Troubleshooting............................................. 94
Appendix A ......................................................................... 98
A.1 RS-232 Pin Assignment............................................................. 98
A.2 RJ-48 Cable PIN Assignment.................................................... 98
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Overview

Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

This manual provides the necessary information to use EDG-4508+, EDG-4516+ and the rear-wired versions of these. The Advantech Ether­net Data Gateway series (EDG series) consists of fast and cost-effective data gateways between RS-232/422/485 and Ethernet interfaces.
EDG-4508+ and 4516+ are part of the Ethernet Data Gateway (EDG) family of multiple port modules. They provide reliable and cost-effective network connections for serial devices, allowing users to extend their lim­ited COM ports without changing the architecture of their existing appli­cation (s). EDG immediately upgrades users' existing device to the Internet world.
EDG-4508+ and 4516+ provide 8 and 16 serial ports respectively, that can be easily configured. To increase the reliability of systems, EDG­4508+ and EDG-4516+ provide two significant functions:
• Auto-reconnection and IP access control.
• Support for transmission speeds up to 230 kbps (RS-485), meeting
today's demand for high-speed data exchanges.

1.2 Features

• Supports 8/16 channels (8 Channels for EDG-4508+, 16 Channels for
EDG-4516+)
• Supports RS-232/422/485
• 4 DI, 4 DO for alarm handling
• Redundant power supply (optional)
• Web-based configuration
• Auto-reconnection: automatic connection recovery to network
• LEDs for power status and all ports Tx/Rx monitoring
• Console mode configuration
• Supports front wiring access for EDG-4508+ and EDG-4516+, rear
wiring access for EDG-4508R+ and EDG-4516R+
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1.3 Specifications

• I/O controller: 16C654 or compatible (auto hardware flow control)
• LAN Speed: 100Base-TX (10/100 Mbps)
• Ethernet Connection: RJ-45
• Serial: RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485
• Serial Connection: RJ-48
• DI/O: programmable 4DI,4DO for extra control
• Signals: TxD, RxD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND
• Speed: 50 ~ 230 kbps
• Data bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
• Stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2
• Parity: none, even, odd, space, mark
• Max. Windows Virtual Port: 255
• OS: Windows 98/NT/2000/XP
• Power requirements: 90 V AC ~ 260 V AC, 47 ~ 63 Hz
(optional dual power supply for redundant use)
• Operating temperature: 0° ~ 55° C (32° ~ 131° F)
• Surge protection: 15,000 V ESD

1.4 Packing Checklist

• EDG-4508+ or EDG-4516+ x 1
• CD-ROM for driver and utility x 1
• Rack mount kit, include 2 L-shape metal plates and 8 screws
• Power Cable x 1
• 30cm Serial Connect Cable x 1
• Rubber Spacer x 4
• Terminal Connector x 1
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Getting Started

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Plug LAN Cable (RJ-45) to EDG-4508(R)+ /EDG-4516(R)+
Troubleshooting
No
No
No
No
No
No
Install Configuration Utility to PC
Search all EDG Series in Configuration Utility
Complete all settings and IP addresses on PC
Test connection by Ping IP address from PC
Set up Serial port by Port Mapping Utility
Connect cable (s) to serial port (s)
No

Figure 2.1: Installation Flow Chart

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Test serial port Program
Installation Complete

2.1 Understanding EDG-4508+ and EDG-4516+

EDG-4508+ and EDG-4516+ are advanced Ethernet data gateway units. They extend traditional COM ports of a PC to Ethernet access. Through Ethernet networking, users can control and monitor remote serial devices and equipment over LAN or WAN.
Since EDG-4508+ and EDG-4516+ are connected with the TCP/IP proto­col, you will have to know fundamental facts about Ethernet networking to get the server setup correctly.
To allow for easier configuration, we provide several system configura­tion methods such as Configuration Utility, Web Configuration and Con­sole mode Configuration. More details will be available in the following chapters.
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2.2 Connecting Hardware

Serial Ports
8 Ports for 4508+
Status LED
Console
Connector
Ethernet
Connector

Figure 2.2: EDG-4508+/4516+ Front Panel

Serial Ports
16 Ports for 4516+

Figure 2.3: EDG-4508R+/4516R+ Front Panel

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Figure 2.4: EDG-4508+/4516+ LED Indicators and Connectors

Figure 2.5: EDG-4508R+/4516R+ LED Indicators

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Table 2.1: EDG-4508+/4516+ LED & Connector Definitions
Item LED Status Description
ON Power on
OFF Power off or no power
Status
!
Status
"
Console
#
Ethernet RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
$
Traffic
%
(Ethernet)
10M
&
100M
'
Tx (Port N) N = 1~ 8/16
(
Rx (Port N) N = 1~8/16
Flash
Steady
Dual Power Indicator (Optional)
F Type Console connector for Console Configuration Use
ON
OFF
ON 10 Mbps speed
OFF
ON 100 Mbps speed
OFF
ON
OFF No data being transmitted
ON
OFF No data being received
Status Heart Beat Monitoring
Device Locate Function Enable
Ethernet data being received/transmitted
No data being received/ transmitted
Invalid 10 Mbps network link
Invalid 100 Mbps network link
Serial port data being transmitted
Serial port data being received
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Power Switch & ConnectorDI/O PIN Connector
Fuse Storage

Figure 2.6: EDG-4508+/4516+ Rear Panel

Figure 2.7: EDG-4508R+/4516R+ Rear Panel

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2.2.1 Rack Mounting

Figure 2.8: Rack Mounting
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2.2.2 Network Connection

Ethernet Connector
Figure 2.9: Ethernet Connector of EDG-4508+/4516+
Figure 2.10: Ethernet Connector of EDG-4508R+/4516R+
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2.2.3 Power Supply Connection

Fuse Storage
Figure 2.11: Power Switch and Connector with Fuse

2.2.4 Serial Port Connection

Figure 2.12: 8 Ports RS-232/485/422 Serial Connector for EDG-4508+
Figure 2.13: 16 Ports RS-232/485/422 Serial Connector for EDG-4516+
Figure 2.14: RS-232/485/422 Serial Connectors for EDG-4508R+/4516R+
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2.2.5 Ordering Information

• EDG-4504
4-port Ethernet to RS-232/422/485 Data Gateway
EDG-4508+
8-port Ethernet to RS-232/422/485 Data Gateway for front wiring access
EDG-4508R+
8 port Ethernet to RS-232/422/485 Data Gateway for rear wiring access
EDG-4516+
16-port Ethernet to RS-232/422/485 Data Gateway for front wiring access
EDG-4516R+
15-port Ethernet to RS-232/422/485 Data Gateway for rear wiring access
Communication Cable RJ48 to DB9 30cm (1701090300)
30 cm RJ48 to DB9 M-Type RS-232/422/485 Cable
Communication Cable RJ48 to DB9 100cm (1703091001)
100 cm RJ48 to DB9 M-Type RS-232/422/485 Cable
Terminal Connector (1654909900)
Terminal Connector for Test Usage
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2.3 Installation

2.3.1 Install/Uninstall Driver & Utility

In order to use a PC and an Ethernet network to control serial devices connected to EDG-4508+/4516+, you must first have a host running Win­dows 98/NT/2000/XP. This type of application also requires the host to have an Ethernet card and the TCP/IP protocol installed. The following are the required steps for installing EDG-4508+/4516+.
1. Insert the Advantech industrial communication CD-ROM into the
drive (e.g. D:\) on the host PC. Change the host computer's default drive from C: to D:
2. Use your Windows Explorer or the Windows Run command to execute
the Setup program (the path for the Setup program on the CD-ROM should be D:\ EDG-4508(R)+_4516(R)+\COMPortUtil­ity\SETUP.EXE, if your default CD-ROM drive is D: ).
3. Upon executing the setup program, the Welcome Dialog Box will
pop-up. Press the "Next" button to continue.
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4. Carefully read the Software License Agreement, and press "Next" to
continue.
5. The Setup program will specify a default installation path, C:\Program
Files\Advantech\EDG COMPort Utility.
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If a new destination path is necessary, just click the Browse button to change the path. After you have specified the installation path, click the Next button.
6. In this step, you may select a specific program folder or just use the
default setting and press "Next".
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7. After setup has copied all program files to your computer, click the
Finish button to finish the installation.
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Configuration

Chapter 3 Configuration

3.1 Auto Search

EDG-4508+ and EDG-4516+ provides an easy-to-use configuration util­ity to configure your Ethernet Data Gateway Device through an Ethernet connection. The utility provides an auto-search function to show your device(s) by simply executing the configuration utility program from the Start Menu as follows.
Start Menu --> All Program --> Advantech --> EDG COMPort
This EDG configuration utility will automatically search all the EDG devices on the network and show them on the left side of the utility. From here you can easily configure various parameters for TCP/IP configura­tion. (In this example, the system finds the Ethernet Data Gateway device for ADAM-4570 & EDG-4516+ in a local network)
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You can click on the device name to show the features of the specific device. Click on the "+" before the model name (e.g. EDG-4516+), and the utility will expand the tree structure to show the individual device name.
For Example, EDG Configuration Utility shows "ADAM000102030415" after expanding the tree structure.
Default Device Name
Out Look for
Selected Device
Note When you run the EDG configuration utility for the
first time, the default device name is "MAC ID". In this case, the device name "ADAM-000102030415" means the device "MAC ID" is "00 01 02 03 04 15". You can change the default device name in System Tag of Device Properties.
Change Device Name Here
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3.2 Locating EDG-4508+/4516+

The configuration utility provides a "Locate" function to assist you in finding a specific device. You can select the EDG Series as a group or just select one specific module, e.g. EDG-4508+ or EDG-4516+.
There are two different options for the Locate function
(1) Designated: locates a specific device for you.
1. Select "Designated" and click "Locate"
2. The "Status" LED will remain steady for 8 minutes.
3. If you choose another device and click on "Locate", the "Status" LED of the previous choice will return to the heart beat monitoring mode.
(2) All Devices: To locate all devices for the system.
1. Select "All Devices" and click "Locate"
2. All "Status" LED devices will remain steady for 8 minutes.
3. 8 minutes later or when someone enables the "Designated" Locate function, the "Status" LED will return to its default heart beat monitoring.
Locate Function Button
Device Locate Function Indicator (1) Flash for Heart Beat Monitoring (2) Steady for Device being Located
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3.3 Device System Configuration

Four functional categories
Device Name
Device List
Device Description
Firmware
Version
The configuration utility only searches for EDG-4508+ and EDG-4516+ on the local network, and cannot search beyond a router or gateway. Make sure that the EDG-4508+ or EDG-4516+ you want to monitor resides in the same local network segment as the host PC.
Ethernet Data Gateway
In this column, you will find a list of EDG products if you use the config­uration utility to auto-search.
Device Name
The configuration utility provides a default name to distinguish the differ­ent EDG devices from each other. You can update the default device name based on your application. Please note that names are restricted to 128 characters, and it is usually best to choose a name you can remember.
Device Description
This field records the function, application and other information for each EDG device in more detail for easy management and maintenance. You can describe in your own words.
Firmware Version
In this field, the configuration utility presents the firmware version of the EDG Series (e.g. V 1.10). You might need to refer to the firmware ver­sion to determine what functions are available on the EDG device. For problems related to firmware version, please provide the firmware ver­sion number to our Customer Service.
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3.4 Network Configuration

Ethernet Option
TCP/IP Option
Ethernet Option
MAC Address
This does not need configuration.
Link Speed
This function will show the current linking speed to be either 10Mbps or 100Mbps. However, the utility will auto-detect the current transmission speed on the network segment and set the transmission speed for the device accordingly.
Duplex Mode
The utility will detect the current transmission mode (half-duplex or full-duplex) on the network segment, and set the transmission mode for the device accordingly.
TCP/IP Option
IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway
The IP address identifies your EDG device on the global network. Each EDG device has the same default IP address 10.0.0.1. Obtain a specific IP address from your network administrator and then configure each EDG device with an individual IP address, related Subnet Mask and Gateway Setting.
Note
EDG devices do not support auto IP address configured by DHCP server.
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3.5 Port Configuration

Port Setting Option
Port Configuration Option
Port Setting
You can modify the description for individual port settings in the Port Setting Option.
Name
Show Port Name
8 Ports for EDG-4508+
16 Ports for EDG-4516+
Description
Show individual description for each port.
You can change the description for your connected module to identify the connection from EDG Configuration Utility.
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Port Configuration
You can modify port configuration in this Configuration Option such as Type, Parity, Flow Control, Data Bits, Stop Bits, Baud Rate and Host Idle Timeout.
Type
Serial Port Type
You can change the connection type for your module to: RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485.
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Parity
Parity Check Type
You can follow the parity check type of your connected module. The fol­lowing types are provided.
• None
• Odd
• Even
• Mark
• Space
Flow Control
Flow Control Type
You can choose the flow control type of your connected module. The fol­lowing types are available.
• None
• Xon/Xoff
• RTS/CTS
• DTR/DSR
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Data Bits
Data Bits Type
You can choose the number of Data Bits of your connected module to be 5, 6, 7 or 8.
Stop Bits
Stop Bits Type
You can choose 1, 1.5 or 2 Stop Bits for your connected module
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Baud Rate
Flow Control Type
You can choose the Baud Rate of your connected module. The following rates are available:
• 7,200
• 9,600
• 14,400
• 19,200
• 38,400
• 57,600
• 115,200
• 230,400
* Set All Port
The ‘Set All Port’ function helps you set all serial ports at one time. All you need is to set one port and click the "Set All Port" button. The other ports will then follow the first port that you have set up. This is faster than setting up 8 ports (4508+) or 16 ports (4516+) with the same settings.
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Host Idle Timeout
n
The ‘Host Idle Timeout’ setting monitors the connection between the host and the device. If the ‘Host Idle Timeout’ setting time is reached, the device will release the resources allocated to the port mapping. This pre-
vents a stalled host from affecting the connected device. .
Note
Host Idle Timeout and Auto Reconnection Function Detail
Host Provide
Auto Reconnection Function
Ethernet
digital
EDG Device Support
Host Idle Timeout Detect Functio
Auto Reconnection
An auto reconnection function is provided by the host. Under certain cir­cumstances (such as: Ethernet connection failure, device power down or other device issues) the auto reconnection function will try to reconnect the assigned device.
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3.6 Security Configuration

For security reasons, you are highly recommended to use EDG’s security features. The EDG configuration utility provides security functions for the network structure.
Only configure the allowed IP
The system will auto detect the IP address for the currently connected computer. If you enable this function, only your local computer can access this EDG Device.
*If you use Dynamic IP Assignment by the DHCP Server, we suggest that this function is not enabled.
Allow any IP to access
If you enable this function, any IP address can access your device and there is no access restriction.
Specified IP can access EDG device
You can assign a specific IP address that have access to the EDG device. Assign the IP address and click on "Add" to add a specified IP or choose the IP address list below and click on "Delete" to remove the IP from the access list.
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Port Mapping Utility

Chapter 4 Port Mapping Utility

4.1 Overview

The purpose of the port mapping utility is to help you manage all ports on one Windows 98/NT/2000/ME/XP platform. The utility displays three types of ports: used ports, unused ports and EDG ports. Please follow the Virtual COM port setting steps.

4.2 Virtual COM Port Settings

1. Click "+" at "Unused Ports" to expand the unused port lists, and select the port that you want to configure.
Click "+" to expand the list
Unused Ports List
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2. Click the ADD button to assign a COM port to an EDG device.
Module of Installed Device
You can choose between all connected EDG devices. In this example, "EDG-4516+" was chosen.
IP Address of Installed Device
Enter the IP address you assigned in chapter 3.4.
Port of Installed Device
Choose the port where you want to setup: 8 ports for EDG-4508+ and 16 ports for EDG-4516+.
Properties (Auto Reconnect Function)
Sometimes, the system may crash because the EDG device is interrupted or powered-off by accident. In such a situation, the host PC need to reconnect to the EDG device automatically.
EDG devices provide an "Auto-reconnect" function for this purpose. If the EDG device loses the connection to its host, the driver will automati­cally try to re-establish the connection. When the connection is working again, the host PC's commands will be automatically received by the EDG Series again. Reconfiguration is not necessary, so this function enhances the reliability of the system.
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Memo
(
+)
(COM22 is mapping to Port 2 of EDG-4516+)
You can add a description to the port setting if necessary.
Add
Click here to add a single port setting to your specification.
Add All
You can assign all ports to follow current settings by clicking the "Add All" button. This is more convenient than adding ports individually. For this example, we have selected COM21 and made all necessary settings for Port 1 of EDG-4516+. After clicking on the "Add All" button, the COM Port Mapping Utility will assign the COM21 ~ COM36 mapping to Port 1 ~ Port 16.
COM21 is mapping to Port 1 of EDG-4516
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Note
If you assigned a different COM port to the same EDG series module port, the following dialog box will remind you.

4.3 Inquiring Virtual COM Port Setting

You can check the virtual COM port setting by clicking on the EDG device’s ports. In this case, COM11 is assigned to Port 1 of EDG-4516+.
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4.3.1 Updating EDG Firmware

Updating Firmware
Advantech continually upgrades its firmware. You can use the download function located on the Port Mapping utility to carry out the upgrade pro­cedure. Please access Advantech's web site at http://www.advantech.com to download the required computer file and then follow these instructions.
1. Click on the Update FW icon in the toolbar.
2. Locate and then select the filename of the firmware that you have downloaded.
3. After the firmware has been downloaded into the EDG device, click the Reboot button.
4. Restart the host PC so that it can recognize the updated firmware on the EDG device.
Note
After clicking the Reboot button, the configura­tion utility will not reboot the EDG device.
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4.3.2 Self Test Function

Test
The purpose of this test is to confirm that the communication from the host PC to the EDG device is OK. When the test is selected, an external test will be performed to check that the connection signal between each port is working properly. For this test, you will need to connect each port to a Loopback tester. Refer to the following chart for specifications of this Loopback tester. The Loopback test only applies to RS-232 mode. It is divided in two parts: Signal test and Communication Parameters test.
1. Click on the Test button in the Port Mapping utility. A message
will confirm that the loopback connector have already been con­nected with the EDG COM port. If ready, click the Start button to start the test.
Test Fail (Without Loopback Connector)
Test ok
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Signal Test
• RTS->CTS: Checks the RTS and CTS signals between two ports.
• DTR->RI: Checks the DTR and RI signals between two ports.
• DTR->DSR: Checks the DTR and DSR signals between two ports.
• DTR->DCD: Checks the DTR and DCD signals between two ports.
Communication Parameters Test
• Baud rate: From 50 bps to 230 kbps
• Data bits: 5, 6, 7, 8
• Stop bits: 1, 1.5, 2
• Parity: odd, even, none, space, mark
2. Click the OK button to return to the port mapping window. All the
ports in the EDG Series are tested ok.
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Delete
You can delete Port Mapping Setting by clicking the button.
Apply
If any changes are made, please press the button to confirm your modifications.
Exit
If you want to quit the utility, please click on the button. If any changes are made in the COM Port Mapping setting, the system reboot requirement will show up. Please reboot your system to make sure your changes will work.
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4.3.3 Save the Configuration

If you want to save or recover the configuration, you can select the "Import/Export" items.
1. a. Select "File"
b. Select "Import" or "Export".
2. Save or open the configurations
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Web-Based Configuration

Chapter 5 Web-Based Configuration

5.1 Overview

EDG devices can be configured through a web interface. By using a stan­dard web browser, the same procedure as with the Windows configura­tion utility can be used. In the browser’s address field, enter the IP Address of your EDG device. The default IP setting is 10.0.0.1, but you should use the IP which you have previously assigned for this device. Once the IP is entered, you will be presented with the following windows.

5.2 Access Web Page

Step 1. Enter ID and Password
The default ID and password is root, key this into both fields..
Step 2. Web Based Configuration Welcome
After authorization, the main configuration menu will be displayed.
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5.3 Network Configuration

Under network configuration, there are: MAC address, IP Address, Sub­net Mask and Default Gateway. Enter the corresponding values for your network environment.
Step 1. Enter IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway
Step 2. Press ‘Save’ to store the settings.
Note
All new configurations will take effect after reset. The reset function is located on the main menu of the Web Configuration.
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5.4 Port Configuration

Under port configuration, you can as sign the type and host idle timeout for individual ports.
Note
EDG-4508+ and EDG-4516+ provide RS-232 / RS-4852 / RS-422.
Note
The Host Time Out function is similar to the one in the Configuration Utility.
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5.5 DI/O Event Configuration

In event configuration, you can assign an DI event by enabling the check box and choosing the optimized action mode, Server IP and TCP Port for the active event.
DI 0, DI 1, DI 2, DI 3 Options for Event 1 will be activated when any one of DI signal meets the Action option. The event will be monitored on the Server and port of your assignment.
Action Description L2H: Low to High H2L: High to Low CHG: Change
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5.6 Reset Configuration

All configurations will take effect after this reset step. Press the reset but­ton and the system will give a reset response. It will take a few seconds to reconnect with the new values.
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Console Configuration

Chapter 6 Console Configuration

6.1 Overview

The purpose of the Console Configuration is to help you manage your device in console mode. One of the main functions of the console mode is to change the web configuration login password. You can use terminal software like Hyper Terminal, Telix and other related terminal software.

6.2 Hyper Terminal Connection

Step 1. Connecting the cable
You can connect to the EDG device’s console port with a RS-232 DB9 M-type communication cable, with the other end connecting to the host’s serial port. Make sure the connection is OK and then run the Hyper Ter­minal Program on your host.
Console Port
Step 2. Creating a new connection
You can create a new connection and assign a connection name for the console configuration.
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Step 3. Selecting a COM Port
Confirm that the console configuration works ok.
Step 4. COM Port Setting
To connect the EDG series for console configuration, the port setting should match the EDG series' default setting.
Console Configuration Default Setting
Baud Rate: 57600
Data Bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: Hardware.
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Step 5. Connecting Successfully
After connecting the device in console mode, you can simply type the "Help" command to show the Supported Command Lists

6.3 Command List

Command Function
version Displays the current firmware version
log Displays the log file
date Displays or sets the date
time Displays or sets the time
net Displays the net configuration
port Displays the status of port(s)
event Displays the configuration of event(s)
ping Sends ICMP ECHO_REQUEST packets to network hosts
exit Terminates shell session
web Sets web password or saves web configuration
reboot Reboots the system
• version
[Usage] version [Function] displays the current firmware version >version Current version of firmware is 1.11-1.11
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• log
[Usage] log [Function] displays log file >log [05-09-2003 17:01:17] System up
• date: displays or sets the date
[Usage] date [Function] displays the date >date Current date is 05-09-2003 [Usage] date [mm-dd-yy [dse]] [Function] sets the date >date 06-09-03 >date > Current date is 06-09-2003
• time: displays or sets the time
[Usage] time [Function] displays the configuration >time Current time is 17:17:30
[Usage] time [hh.mm.ss] [Function] sets the time >time 17:17:50 >time Current time is 17:17:55
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• net
[Usage] net [Function] displays the configuration of net >net Current net is ip 172.18.3.226 gw 0.0.0.0 netmask 255.255.255.0
[Usage] net set ip d.d.d.d gw d.d.d.d netmask d.d.d.d [Function] sets the configuration of net >net set ip 172.18.3.227 gw 0.0.0.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 >net Current net is ip 172.18.3.227 gw 0.0.0.0 netmask 255.255.255.0
[USAGE] net save [FUNCTION] saves the configuration of net to system
Note
You should use the net save command to activate the changes.
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• port
[USAGE] port [nn | all] [FUNCTION] displays the status of port(s) >port all The Port01 is type 422, idleto 30, idle The Port02 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port03 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port04 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port05 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port06 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port07 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port08 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port09 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port10 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port11 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port12 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port13 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port14 is type 422, idleto 30, idle The Port15 is type 422, idleto 30, idle The Port16 is type 422, idleto 30, idle
[USAGE] port [nn | all] type [232|422|485] [FUNCTION] sets the type of port(s) >port 3 type 485 >port 3 The Port03 is type 485, idleto 30, idle
[USAGE] port [nn | all] idleto [0 - 4095] [FUNCTION] sets the idle timeout of port(s) >port 3 idelto 45 >port 3 The Port03 is type 485, idleto 45, idle
[USAGE] port save [FUNCTION] saves the configuration of port to system
Note You should use the net save command to
activate the changes.
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• event
[USAGE] event [nn | all] [FUNCTION] displays the configuration of event(s) [USAGE] event nn iomap xx action [L2H|H2L|CHG] server d.d.d.d:d [FUNCTION] sets the configuration of event [USAGE] event [nn | all] clear [FUNCTION] clears the configuration of event >event 2 iomap f action L2H server 172.18.3.58:503 >event 2 The Event2 is iomap f action L2H server 172.18.3.58:503 >event 2 clear >event all The Event1 is iomap f action CHG server 172.18.3.58:502 The Event2 is disable The Event3 is disable The Event4 is disable The inverse of DI value is off [USAGE] event diinv [0|1] [FUNCTION] sets the inverse of DI value on/off >event diinv 1 >event all The Event1 is iomap f action CHG server 172.18.3.58:502 The Event2 is disable The Event3 is disable The Event4 is disable The inverse of DI value is on >event diinv 0 >event all The Event1 is iomap f action CHG server 172.18.3.58:502 The Event2 is disable The Event3 is disable The Event4 is disable The inverse of DI value is off [USAGE] event save
[FUNCTION] saves the configuration of event to system
Note
You should use the net save command to activate the changes.
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• ping
[USAGE] ping addr (addr: IP address of destination host) [FUNCTION] Sends ICMP ECHO_REQUEST packets to network hosts >ping 172.18.3.226 32 bytes from 172.18.3.226: icmp_seq=0 ttl=64 time=1 ms 32 bytes from 172.18.3.226: icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=1 ms 32 bytes from 172.18.3.226: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=1 ms 32 bytes from 172.18.3.226: icmp_seq=3 ttl=64 time=1 ms
• exit
[USAGE] exit [FUNCTION] Terminates shell session >exit Bye!
• web
[USAGE] web password **** [FUNCTION] sets the web password >web password 1234 >web save [USAGE] web save [FUNCTION] saves the configuration of web to system >web save
Note
You should use the web save command to activate the changes.
• reboot
[USAGE] reboot [FUNCTION] reboots the system >reboot EDG 4516+ Firmware Version 1.11 Build-118 [05-09-2003 18:25:57] System up
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Universal Serial Device Gateway
Chapter 7 Universal Serial Device
Gateway
Advantech EDG-4508+/4516+ provides a mechanism that allows user to upgrade the firmware. After upgrading the firmware, EDG-4508+/4516+ will turn into universal serial device gateway and denominate "EDG­4508+U/4516+U". EDG-4508+U/4516+U allows nearly any device to serial ports to connect to the Ethernet and share networks quickly. It provides a fast, simple and cost-effective way to bring the advantages of remote management and data accessibility to thousands of devices that cannot connect to the network.
EDG-4508+U/4516+U supports standard networking application programming interface (API) such as WinSock and Socket, therefore, your serial devices can be used in most popular operating systems with EDG-4508+U/4516+U. Moreover, EDG-4508+U/4516+U allows the serial device to communicate with other devices by peer-to-peer without any intermediate host PCs and software programming, which saves cost and effort.

7.1 EDG-4508+/4516+ Firmware updated procedure

This session introduces how to update the firmware from EDG-4508+/ 4516+ to EDG-4508+U/4516+U. We will take EDG-4508+ as an example to explain the following procedure.
1. Execute the application "EDG serial download and testing utility". Select your model name and IP address, and then press "Download FW" button.
2. Click the "Open button" in the Window of "EDG-4508+ Download Firmware". Select the right firmware file (*.exf) to download to your EDG. (All of the firmware files are located in C:\\Program Files\Advantech\EDG COM Port Utility\firmware\ when you install the EDG COM port utility.)
File Name Description
4508+Uv200.exf The firmware of EDG-4508+U; version 2.0.
4508+v200.exf The firmware of EDG-4508+; version 2.0.
4516+U200.exf The firmware of EDG-4516+U; version 2.0
4516+v200.exf The version of EDG-4516+; version 2.0
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1
2
3

Figure 7.1:

3. Press "Start" button to start the firmware download procedure.

Figure 7.2:

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4. When the firmware download procedure is done, you will discover the model name of the EDG Configuration Utility is changed from EDG-4508+ to EDG-4508+U. Besides, it will add a new function: "Setting" in EDG Configuration Utility instead of "Security". The "Setting" in EDG Configuration Utility allows user to configure the setting of EDG-4508+U/4516+U.

Figure 7.3:

5. Configure the setting of your EDG-4508+U. Press the "Settings" tag in the EDG Configuration Utility.

Figure 7.4:

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TCP Port number

Figure 7.5:

The TCP port number represents the source port number in TCP connec­tions, and is the number used to identify the channel for remote initiating connections. Range: 1-65535.
If an unknown caller wants to connect to the system and asks for some services, they need to define the TCP port to carry a long-term conversa­tion.
Each node on a TCP/IP network has an IP address, and each IP address can allow connections on one or more TCP port. The well-known TCP port are those that have been defined; for example, port 23 is used for Tel­net connections. There are also custom sockets that users and developers define for their specific needs. The default TCP port of EDG-4508+U/ 4516+U is 5200. Opening a TCP session to port 5200 will form a raw TCP/IP connection to the serial port.
Note
1: If the serial port is in use, the socket connection will be refused.
2: Timing between serial signals (such as DSR, RTS, and DCD) is not preserved, and the state of such signals is not readable.
Only configure the authorized IP

Figure 7.6:

This option is enabled in order to protect all configuration settings from being changed inadvertently.
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Allow any IP to access

Figure 7.7:

If this option is enabled, any PC can access data from this EDG-4508+U/ 4516+U.
Specified IP which can access
If you do not want many PCs to have the access right, you can limit at most 32 PCs to access data from this EDG-4508+U/4516+U.
Port Mode

Figure 7.8:

The EDG-4508+U/EDG-4516+U supports "Data mode" communication. In this mode, serial devices that connect to the EDG-4508+U/ EDG-4516+U can transmit data to another networking device. You only need to key-in the item "Peer for Receiving Data". The item "Setting for Hang-up Sequence" will become gray.
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1. Select port 1 ~ port 8 if you are using EDG-4508+U. Select port 1 ~ port 16 if you are using EDG-4516+U.
2. Key-in the data idle time. The default is 60 seconds. If you want to keep connection continually, you can key-in "0". Data idle Time is the time period in which the device waits for data. If the EDG-4508+U/ 4516+U does not receive data over an established idle time, the EDG-4508+U/4516+U will disconnect temporarily. When the data comes to the EDG-4508+U/4516+U, it will reconnect automatically. Users do not need to reconnect.
3. Key-in another IP address of networking device which you want to connect.
4. Key-in another TCP port of networking device which you want to connect. If you want to connect to the port of another EDG-4508+U/ 4516+U, you have to note the following information.
TCP port of EDG-4508+U/4516+U: &&&&
TCP port of EDG-4508+U/4516+U's port1: &&&& +1
TCP port of EDG-4508+U4516+U's port2: &&&& +2
For example:
TCP port of EDG-4508+U/4516+U that you want to connect: 5220.
TCP port of Port 1: 5220 +1=5221
TCP port of Port 2: 5220 +2=5222
5. If you want to connect to a PC or any system, you have to key-in the TCP port of that PC or system.
How do you restore the firmware to EDG-4508+/4516+?
If you want to restore the firmware to EDG-4508+/4516+, please follow below procedure. The EDG-4508+ is taken as an example to explain the following procedure.
1. Execute the application "EDG serial download and testing utility". Select your model name and IP address, and then press "Download FW" button.
2. Click the "Open button" in the Window of "EDG-4508+ Download Firmware". Select the right firmware file (*.exf) to download to your EDG. (All of the firmware files are located in C:\\Program Files\Advantech\EDG COM Port Utility\firmware\ when you install the EDG COM port utility.)
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File Name Description
4508+Uv200.exf The firmware of EDG-4508+U; version 2.0.
4508+v200.exf The firmware of EDG-4508+; version 2.0.
4516+U200.exf The firmware of EDG-4516+U; version 2.0
4516+v200.exf The version of EDG-4516+; version 2.0
1
2

Figure 7.9:

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3. Press "Start" button to start the firmware download procedure.

Figure 7.10:

4. When the firmware download procedure is done, you will discover the model name of the EDG Configuration Utility is changed from EDG-4508+U to EDG-4508+. Besides, the function "Security" of EDG Configuration Utility will be restored.

Figure 7.11:

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7.2 Network Architecture and Example Code

The EDG-4508+U/4516+U is an advanced peer-to-peer data gateway unit. It extends traditional RS-232/422/485 interfaces to Ethernet net­work. Through networking, you can control and monitor remote serial devices either over a LAN or over the WAN. Since the EDG-4508+U/ 4516+U is connected through a TCP/IP network, you will need to know some basic facts about networking in order to get the server hooked up correctly.
The EDG-4508+U/4516+U provides three types of network architecture: polling, event handling and peer-to-peer. You can use the EDG-4508+U/ 4516+U in any operation system with standard networking API such as WinSock and Socket. If you want to develop application programs to access the EDG-4508+U/4516+U, the following illustrates several exam­ple codes for your reference. The three network types are: polling, event handling and peer-to-peer.
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7.2.1 Polling Network Architecture

If you want to use host PC to poll the serial devices, which connect to EDG-4508+U/4516+U via Ethernet, you can use polling network architecture.
Figure 7.12: Network Architecture-Polling
Host PC cre ate TCP s ock et
Connect to
EDG-4508+U/ EDG-4516+U
Send data to
EDG-4508+U/ EDG-4516+U
Receive data from
EDG-4508+U/ EDG-4516+U
Disconnection
Figure 7.13: Flow chart-Polling Network
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Example (EDG-4508+U):
SOCKADDR_IN Dst4508UAddr;
SOCKET Dst4508USock;
char RxData[10];
memset(&Dst4508UAddr, 0, sizeof(SOCKADDR_IN));
Dst4508UAddr..sin_family = AF_INET;
Dst4508UAddr..sin_addr.s_addr = inet_addr("10.0.0.1");
//Indicate the IP Address of EDG-4508+U that you want to connect.//
Dst4508UAddr..sin_port = htons(5201);
// Indicate which port of EDG-4508+U you want to access//
// TCP port no. of Port1 = TCP port +1//
// TCP port no. of Port2 = TCP port +2//
Dst4508USock = socket(AF_INET, SOCK_STREAM, 0));
// EDG-4508+U creates the TCP socket//
connect(Dst4508USock, (sockaddr *)&Dst4508UAddr,
sizeof(Dst4508UAddr));
//Connect to the EDG-4508+U//
send(Dst4508USock, "0123456789", 10, 0);
//Send data "0123456789" to the port of EDG-4508+U//
recv(Dst4508USock, RxData, 10, 0);
//Receive the data from the port of EDG-4508+U//
closesocket(Dst4508USock);
//Disconnect from the EDG-4508+U//
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7.2.2 Event-handling Network Architecture

If an event occurs from serial devices connected to the EDG-4508+U/ 4516+U, the host PC can get the data via the Ethernet. You can use the event-handling network architecture.
Figure 7.14: Network architecture: Event-handling
Define the TCP port of Host PC
Ho st PC cr ea tes t h e sock e t
Accept the connection from
EDG-4508+U/ EDG-4516+U
Receive data from
EDG-4508+U/ EDG-4516+U
Disconnection
Figure 7.15: Flow chart: Event-handling network
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Example (EDG-4508+U):
SOCKADDR_IN HostAddr;
SOCKET HostSock;
SOCKADDR_IN ClntAddr;
SOCKET ClntSock;
int ClntAddrLen;
char RxData[256];
memset(&HostAddr, 0, sizeof(SOCKADDR_IN));
HostAddr..sin_family = AF_INET;
HostAddr..sin_addr.s_addr = INADDR_ANY;
HostAddr.sin_port = htons(5201);
//Define the TCP port of host PC. It's the same as the value that you key­in it in the "Peer for Receiving Data" item of configuration utility//
HostSock = socket(AF_INET, SOCK_STREAM, 0);
// Create the socket of TCP on the Host//
bind(HostSock,(sockaddr *)&HostAddr, sizeof(HostAddr));
listen(HostSock, 1);
ClntAddrLen=sizeof(ClntAddr);
ClntSock = accept(HostSock, (sockaddr *)&ClntAddr, &ClntAddrLen);
//The host PC accepts the connection request from the EDG-4508+U/ EDG-4516+U //
recv(ClntSock, RxData, 256, 0);
//Receive the data from the port of EDG-4508+U/EDG-4516+U //
closesocket(ClntSock);
//Disconnect from the EDG-4508+U/EDG-4516+U //
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7.2.3 Peer-to-Peer Network Architecture

If you want to transmit data from one serial device to another serial device via the Ethernet, you can add EDG-4508+U/4516+Us at both sides and use peer-to-peer network architecture.
Figure 7.16: Network architecture: Peer-to-peer
Complete the setting of #1
EDG-4508+U/ EDG-4516+U
Key-in the information of #1
EDG-45 08+U/ E DG-4516 +U in c onfigur ation utilit y
Complete the setting of #2
EDG-4508+U/ EDG-4516+U
Key-in the information of #2
EDG-45 08+U/ E DG-4516 +U in c onfigur ation utilit y
Check the communication parameters of two
EDG- 4508 +U/ E DG-4516 +Us to b e the same
Two
EDG- 4508+ U/ E DG-4516 +Us s end/recei ve data
each other
Figure 7.17: Flow chart: Peer-to-Peer network
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Example (EDG-4508+U):
1. Complete the setting of #1 EDG-4508+U
#1 EDG-4508+U
Module name: Office
IP address: 172.20.20.111
TCP port: 5200
172.20.20. 222
5222
Figure 7.18: #1 EDG-4508+U Configuration Utility
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2. Find out the IP address and TCP port of #2 EDG-4508+U that you want to connect.
#2 EDG-4508+U
Module name: Factory
IP address: 172.20.20.222
TCP port: 5220
5220
172.20.20.111
5201
Figure 7.19: #2 EDG-4508+U Configuration Utility
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3. Key-in the IP address and TCP port of #2 EDG-4508+U in #1
1
EDG-4508+U configuration utility.
172.20.20.222
5222
IP address of #2 EDG-4508+U
TCP port of #2 EDG-4508+U port 2
Figure 7.20: Key-in information of #2 EDG-4508+U
4. Follow the above procedure and complete the setting of #2 EDG-4508+U in the configuration utility.
5220
172.20.20.111
5201
IP address of #1 EDG-4508+U
TCP port of #1 EDG-4508+U port
Figure 7.21: Key-in information of #1 EDG-4508+U
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5. Check the communication parameters of both EDG-4508+Us are the same. If not, it might not work. Please check the "Baud rate", "Flow control", "Parity", "Data bit" and "Stop bit".
EDG 4508+U
ADAM-000102030
EDG 4508+U #1
Figure 7.22: Communication parameters of #1 EDG-4508+U
EDG 4508+U
ADAM-000102030
EDG 4508+U #2
Figure 7.23: Communication parameters of #2 EDG-4508+U
6. #1 EDG-4508+U and #2 EDG-4508+U send/receive data each other.
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7.3 Web-Based Configuration for EDG-4508+U/4516+U

EDG-4508+U/4516+U also support web-based configuration function. All operations are the same as EDG-4508+/4516+. You can configure EDG-4508+U/4516+U by internet browser.
Further information about the Web-based Configuration, please refer to chapter 5.

7.3.1 Access web page

Step1: Enter ID and Password.
The default ID and password is the root/root; key-in in the correct fields.
Step2: The Main Menu of Web-Based Configuration
After authorization, the configuration main menu will show up.
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7.3.2 Network Configuration

Under network configuration, there are MAC address, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway and Listen TCP Port Number. Enter the corresponding values for your network environment.
Step1. Enter MAC address, IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default
Gateway and Listen TCP Port Number.
Step2: If you do any modification in EDG-4508+U/4516+U network
configuration, please press "save" button to save the configuration.
Note
All new configurations will take effect after reset. Reset function is located on the main menu of the web configuration.
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7.3.3 Port Configuration

Under port configuration, you can assign the type, host idle timeout and configure the connected IP and TCP port for each port.
For instance, if the port 1 of EDG-4516+U#1 connects with the port 8 of EDG-4516+U#2, please fulfill Port 8 IP address and TCP port of EDG-4516+U #2 in port 1 information of EDG-4516+U #1 port configuration.
Note
The host time out function is similar to the one in the Configuration Utility.
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7.3.4 DI/O Event Configuration

In event configuration, you can assign DI event by enabling the check box and choose the optimized action mode, Server IP and TCP Port for the active event. Further information about DI/O event configuration, please refer to session 5.5.

7.3.5 Reset Configuration

All configurations will take effect after this reset step, just press the reset button and the system will give a reset response. It will take a few sec­onds to reconnect to the new values.

7.4 Cnsole Configuration for EDG-4508+U/4516+U

EDG-4508+U/4516+U also support console configuration function. All operations are the same as EDG-4508+/4516+. The purpose of the console configuration is helping you manage your device with console mode. One of the main functions of the console mode is to change the web configuration login password. You can use terminal software like Hyper Terminal, Telix and other related terminal software.
Further information about console configuration and hyper terminal setting, please refer to chapter 6.

7.4.1 Command List

Command Function
version Displays the current firmware version
log Displays the log file
date Displays or sets the date
time Displays or sets the time
net Displays the net configuration
port Displays the status of port(s)
event Displays the configuration of event(s)
ping Sends ICMP ECHO_REQUEST packets to network hosts
exit Terminates shell session
web Sets web password or saves web configuration
reboot Reboots the system
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• version
[Usage] version [Function] displays the current firmware version >version Current version of firmware is 1.11-1.11
• log
[Usage] log [Function] displays log file >log [05-09-2003 17:01:17] System up
• date: displays or sets the date
[Usage] date [Function] displays the date >date Current date is 05-09-2003 [Usage] date [mm-dd-yy [dse]] [Function] sets the date >date 06-09-03 >date > Current date is 06-09-2003
• time: displays or sets the time
[Usage] time [Function] displays the configuration >time Current time is 17:17:30
[Usage] time [hh.mm.ss] [Function] sets the time >time 17:17:50 >time Current time is 17:17:55
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• net
[Usage] net [Function] displays the configuration of net >net Current net is ip 172.18.3.226 gw 0.0.0.0 netmask 255.255.255.0
[Usage] net set ip d.d.d.d gw d.d.d.d netmask d.d.d.d
[Function] sets the configuration of net >net set ip 172.18.3.227 gw 0.0.0.0 netmask 255.255.255.0 >net Current net is ip 172.18.3.227 gw 0.0.0.0 netmask 255.255.255.0
[Usage] net tcpno ddd [Function] Set the listen TCP port number of net. > net tcpno 6000 Set the listen TCP port number to 6000.
[USAGE] net save [FUNCTION] saves the configuration of net to system
Note You should use the net save command to
activate the change.
• port
[USAGE] port [nn | all] [FUNCTION] displays the status of port(s) >port all The Port01 is type 422, idleto 30, idle The Port02 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port03 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port04 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port05 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port06 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port07 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port08 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port09 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port10 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port11 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port12 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port13 is type 232, idleto 30, idle The Port14 is type 422, idleto 30, idle
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The Port15 is type 422, idleto 30, idle The Port16 is type 422, idleto 30, idle
[USAGE] port [nn | all] type [232|422|485] [FUNCTION] sets the type of port(s) >port 3 type 485 >port 3 The Port03 is type 485, idleto 30, idle
[USAGE] port [nn | all] idleto [0 - 65535] [FUNCTION] sets the idle timeout of port(s) >port 3 idelto 45 >port 3 The Port03 is type 485, idleto 45, idle
[USAGE] port [ nn | all ] netcfg [d.d.d.d:d | clear] [Function] set/clear the net configuration of port(s) >port 3 netcfg 172.18.2.215:6003 Set the IP of port 3 to 172.18.2.215, and TCP port number to 6003.
[USAGE] port [nn | all] sercfg baud [n|o|e|m|s] [5|6|7|8] [1|1.5|2] [FUNCTION] set the line configuration of port(s)
[n|o|e|m|s]: Parity setting n: none o: odd e: even m: mark s: space
[5|6|7|8]: Data bit setting
[1|1.5|2]: Stop bit setting
[USAGE] port save
[ F U N C T I O N ] s a v e s t h e c o n f i g u r a t i o n o f p o r t t o s y s t e m
Note You should use the net save command to
activate the change.
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• event
[USAGE] event [nn | all] [FUNCTION] displays the configuration of event(s)
[USAGE] event nn iomap xx action [L2H|H2L|CHG] server d.d.d.d:d [FUNCTION] sets the configuration of event
[USAGE] event [nn | all] clear [FUNCTION] clears the configuration of event >event 2 iomap f action L2H server 172.18.3.58:503 >event 2 The Event2 is iomap f action L2H server 172.18.3.58:503 >event 2 clear >event all The Event1 is iomap f action CHG server 172.18.3.58:502 The Event2 is disable The Event3 is disable The Event4 is disable The inverse of DI value is off
[USAGE] event diinv [0|1] [FUNCTION] sets the inverse of DI value on/off >event diinv 1 >event all The Event1 is iomap f action CHG server 172.18.3.58:502 The Event2 is disable The Event3 is disable The Event4 is disable The inverse of DI value is on >event diinv 0 >event all The Event1 is iomap f action CHG server 172.18.3.58:502 The Event2 is disable The Event3 is disable The Event4 is disable The inverse of DI value is off
[USAGE] event save [ F U N C T I O N ] s a v e s t h e c o n f i g u r a t i o n o f e v e n t t o s y s t e m
Note You should use the net save command to
activate the change.
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• l ping
[USAGE] ping addr (addr: IP address of destination host) [FUNCTION] Sends ICMP ECHO_REQUEST packets to network hosts >ping 172.18.3.226 32 bytes from 172.18.3.226: icmp_seq=0 ttl=64 time=1 ms 32 bytes from 172.18.3.226: icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=1 ms 32 bytes from 172.18.3.226: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=1 ms 32 bytes from 172.18.3.226: icmp_seq=3 ttl=64 time=1 ms
• exit
[USAGE] exit [FUNCTION] Terminates shell session >exit Bye!
• web
[USAGE] web password **** [FUNCTION] sets the web password >web password 1234 >web save [USAGE] web save [FUNCTION] saves the configuration of web to system >web save
Note You should use the web save command to
activate the change.
• reboot
[USAGE] reboot [FUNCTION] reboots the system >reboot EDG 4516+ Firmware Version 1.11 Build-118 [05-09-2003 18:25:57] System up
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Event and DI/O Monitoring

Chapter 8 Event and DI/O Monitoring

8.1 Overview

The purpose of Event and DIO Test is to help you monitor your EDG-4508+/4516+ DI/DO event(s). Follow these steps to test the DI/DO event(s).

8.2 Event and DI/O Monitoring

8.2.1 Polling Monitoring

The following screen will appear once the EVENT Tester Program is executed. To start monitoring the Polling, enter the IP Address and press start. The Status will change to Monitoring if you enter the correct IP of your device.
Enter IP Address of EDG Series
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Start with Idle Status

8.2.2 Event Monitoring

Once you have executed the steps in Chapter 3.4, you can use the tester to monitor the event status with the port and IP you have assigned before. Please follow these steps:
Step 1. Assign IP and TCP Port for monitoring
(Setting Event monitoring from Web Event Configuration)
Step 2. Assign TCP Port of Event Server and click on "Start". Event and
DIO tester will change to Monitoring Mode. Red indicator in normal mode means Inactive and Green indicator means Active.
(Event Monitoring and no Event Active)
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Step 3. We can activate the DI0 event; tester will show the green
indicator. Message Log will show event log with timer and event description.
(DI0 Active and Event Monitor Shows Green)

8.2.3 DI Value Inverse Option

Because of different wiring issues, we have provided DI value inverse optional function to Inverse DI value. You can select the correct functions to match the results.
Step 1. DI value inverse function
(Setting Event monitoring DI value Inverse Option)
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