Ablelink Ablelink se5001 User manual

ABLELink®

SE5001 Ethernet Serial Server

User’s Manual

Version 1.5

Updated on 2009/07/30

Tel: 886-3-5508137

Fax: 886-3-5508131

http://www.atop.com.tw

User Manual Version 1.5

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This document is intended to provide customers with brief descriptions on the product and to assist

customers to get started. For detail information and operations of the product, please refer to the manual in

the CD attached.

FCC WARNING

Class A for Ethernet Serial Server (Model SE5001)

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 radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, 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 expenses.

A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also to prevent

interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only the supplied power

cord can be used.

Use only shielded cables to connect other devices to this equipment by RS-232 or RS-485 ports.

Be cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void ones authority to operate the equipment.

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Contents

1. Introduction..................................................................................................6

1.1 Packaging........................................................................................................................ 6

2. Hardware Setup...........................................................................................9

2.1 LED Indicators............................................................................................................... 10

2.1.1 LAN LED .............................................................................................................. 10

2.1.2 COM Port LED ..................................................................................................... 10

2.1.3 RUN LED ............................................................................................................. 10

2.2 Installation Procedures.................................................................................................. 10

3. Software Setup..........................................................................................11

3.1 Configuration by SerialManager.................................................................................... 11

3.1.1 Static IP ................................................................................................................ 11

3.1.2 Auto IP (Dynamic IP)............................................................................................ 12

3.2 Configuration by Telnet Utility ........................................................................................ 13

3.2.1 Login to the System ............................................................................................. 13

3.2.2 Networking ........................................................................................................... 15

3.2.3 Change the Password.......................................................................................... 16

3.2.4 COM1 Setup ........................................................................................................ 16

3.2.5 Configure SE5001 as TCP Client......................................................................... 18

3.2.6 Configure SE5001 as UDP Client ........................................................................ 19

3.2.7 COM Port Setting ................................................................................................. 20

3.2.8 Enabling Serial Data Buffer .................................................................................. 20

3.2.9 Setting Packet Delimiter....................................................................................... 21

3.3 Configuration Using Web Browser ................................................................................ 21

3.3.1 Log in to the System ............................................................................................ 22

3.3.2 Change the password .......................................................................................... 23

3.3.3 Network Setup...................................................................................................... 24

3.3.4 Configure SE5001 as TCP Server ....................................................................... 24

3.3.5 Configure SE5001 as TCP Client......................................................................... 26

3.3.6 Pair Connection.................................................................................................... 28

3.4 Assign a New IP Address by ARP Command................................................................ 29

4. Using Virtual COM................................................................................... 31

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4.1 Setup of a Virtual COM Driver ....................................................................................... 31

4.1.1 Pre-installation Requirements .............................................................................. 31

4.1.2 Cautions on Use................................................................................................... 31

4.1.3 Limitation.............................................................................................................. 31

4.1.4 Installation ............................................................................................................ 32

4.1.5 Uninstalling........................................................................................................... 32

4.2 Virtual COM Communication.............................................................................................. 32

4.2.1 Enable Virtual COM on SE5001........................................................................... 32

4.2.2 Run Serial/IP for Atop on PC................................................................................ 34

4.3 Configuring Virtual COM Ports ...................................................................................... 34

5. SNMP Setup.............................................................................................. 36

5.1 SNMP Network Management Platform.......................................................................... 36

5.2 Using NetworkView as an Example............................................................................... 36

6. Start Writing Ones OwnApplications................................................. 38

6.1 Preparing the System.................................................................................................... 38

6.2 Running the Sample Program ....................................................................................... 38

6.2.1 TCPTEST in Visual Basic..................................................................................... 38

6.2.2 TCPTEST2 in Visual C......................................................................................... 39

7. Diagnostics ............................................................................................... 40

7.1 Use Standard TCP/IP Utility Ping Command................................................................. 40

7.2 Use SerialManager Configuration Utility Program......................................................... 40

7.3 Use TCPTEST.exe or TCPTEST2.exe Sample Program .............................................. 41

AppendixA: Specifications....................................................................... 42

A.1 Hardware Specifications ............................................................................................... 42

A.2 Software Specifications ................................................................................................. 43

A.3 Panel Layout and Connector Pin Assignments ............................................................. 43

A.3.1 Panel Layout .............................................................................................................. 43

A.3.2 DB9 Pin Assignments .......................................................................................... 44

A.3.3 Ethernet Port (RJ-45)........................................................................................... 44

A.3.4 Power Terminal Block Connector......................................................................... 45

Note: It could be reversed for the pin of VIN- and VIN+........................................................ 45

A.4 Buzzer/LED Message ............................................................................................. 45

A.4.1 Buzzer.................................................................................................................. 45

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A.4.2 LAN LED.............................................................................................................. 45

A.4.3 COM Port LED..................................................................................................... 45

A.4.4 RUN LED ............................................................................................................. 46

Appendix B: Upgrade System Firmware................................................ 47

B.1 Upgrade Procedures..................................................................................................... 47

B.2 Critical Issues of Upgrading .......................................................................................... 48

B.3 Error Messages............................................................................................................. 49

Appendix C: Disable System Firmware.................................................. 50

Appendix D: Using SerialManager.................................................................... 51

D.1. SerialManager Introduction.......................................................................................... 51

D.2. Interface....................................................................................................................... 51

D.3. Functions ..................................................................................................................... 51

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1. Introduction

The SE5001 Ethernet Serial Server is a gateway between Ethernet (TCP/IP) and RS-232 or

RS-485/RS-422 communications. The information transmitted by SE5001 is transparent to both host

computers (Ethernet) and devices (RS-232 or RS-485/RS-422). Data coming from the Ethernet (TCP/IP)

is sent to the designated RS-232 or RS-485/RS-422 port and data being received from RS-232 or

RS-485/RS-422 port is sent to the Ethernet (TCP/IP) transparently.

In the computer integration manufacturing or industrial automation area, the SE5001 Ethernet Serial

Server is used for field devices to direct connect to Ethernet network. Terminal Server (main control

program run in SE5001) transforms whatever data received from RS-232 or RS-485/RS-422 to TCP/UDP

port then connect devices to the Ethernet network via a single application program or multiple application

programs.

Many control devices provide the ability to communicate with hosts through RS-232 or RS-485/RS-422

however RS-232 or RS-485/RS-422 serial communication has its limitations. For one, it is hard to transfer

data through a long distance. With SE5001, it is possible to communicate with a remote device in the

Intranet environment or even in the Internet and thus, increases the communication distance dramatically.

SE5001 offers one RS-232 or RS-485/RS-422 port, one RJ45 Ethernet and Watch-Dog Timer etc.

1.1 Packaging

Please check ones package contains the following items:

 Atop SE5001-S2 or SE5001-S5 Ethernet Serial Server x 1

 5 pins Terminal Block for Serial Connector x 1 (only for SE5001-S5is)

 3 pins Terminal Block for Power Connector x 1 (only for SE5001-S5is)

 Product CD containing configuration utility x 1

 Wall-mounting screws x 2

 Atop Serial Server quick start guide x 1

Optional Accessories：

1. DK-25 DIN-Rail Kit

2. Power Adapter with DC jack- PIN 1.3φoutput 5.0V 1A

(1) AD5V1A(US) Switching adapter

(2) AD5V1A(EU) Switching adapter

3. Power Adapter with Terminal block output 12V 1.25A

(1) US315-12(US) Switching adapter

(2) US315-12(EU Switching adapter

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1.2 Application Connectivity

TCP Server Mode：SE5001 can be configured as a TCP server on TCP/IP Network to wait for other

applications(clients) in host computer to establish a connection with the serial device. After the connection is

established between serial device and host computer, data can be transmitted in both directions.

TCP Client Mode：SE5001 can be configured as a TCP client on TCP/IP Network to establish a

connection with other applications(server) in host computer actively. After the connection is established,

data can be transmitted between serial device and host computer in both directions.

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UDP Mode：UDP is a faster but non-guaranteed datagram delivery protocol.SE5001 can be configured as

a UDP mode on TCP/IP Network to establish a connection using unicast or multicast data from the serial

device to one or multiple host computers. Vice versa is also true.

Tunneling Mode：In the case of the serial connection is established with two or more SE5001 to send

data over TCP/IP Network .It can avoid RS-232 interface 15 meter distance limitation imposed.

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2. Hardware Setup

NOTE:

1. SE5001-S2 (for RS-232), SE5001-S5 (for RS422/485). Panel layout in Appendix A.3.1

2. One can press the reset button of SE5001 to reset the settings to the default value

Figure 2.1 shows the interfaces.

Figure 2.1 SE5001 interfaces.

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2.1 LED Indicators

2.1.1 LAN LED

Message Description

Off Ethernet Disconnected

Blinking with Green Data is transmitting on Ethernet for 100Mbps

Blinking with Orange Data is transmitting on Ethernet for 10Mbps

Table 1. LAN LED Message

2.1.2 COM Port LED

Message Description

Off No data is transmitting on COM port

Blinking Data is transmitting on COM port

Table 2. COM Port LED Message

2.1.3 RUN LED

Message Description

On Jumper JP1 Pin1 and Pin2 are shorted to disable

AP firmware running

Blinking (rate: 0.5 Sec) AP firmware is running normally

Table 3. RUN LED Message

2.2 Installation Procedures

Step 1:Connect SE5001 to power source using 5V DC Jack

(or 9~30V DC Terminal Block power source)

Note：SE5001 provide two power inputs can be connected simultaneously to live DC

power sources. Anyone of the power inputs fails, the other live source acts as a backup

to support power needs automatically. The redundant dual DC power inputs give one

extra assurance of non-stop operation

Step 2: Connect SE5001 to ones Ethernet network. Use a standard straight-through Ethernet cable

when one connect it to a hub/switch, one also can connect it to ones PC‘s Ethernet port via a

cross-over Ethernet cable for easy set up. However, in this case one need to make sure ones PC is in

the same network sub-net as SE5001.

Step 3:Connect SE5001’s serial port to a serial device.

Step 4: Placement options. One can mount SE5001 to a wall/panel (Mounting screws included) or

Din-Rail rack (Require optional item model: Din-Rail-Kit DK-25).

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3. Software Setup

SE5001 Ethernet Serial Server is shipped with default settings shown in the following table:

Property Default Value

IP Address 10.0.50.100

Gateway 10.0.0.254

Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0

User Name admin

Password Null(leave it blank)

COM 1 9600,None, 8, 1, No flow control, buffer disabled, packet delimiter timer 2ms

Link 1 Type: TCP Server, Listen port 4660, Filter=0.0.0.0, Virtual COM disabled

SysName of SNMP name

SysLocation of SNMP location

SysContact of SNMP contact

3.1 Configuration by SerialManager

3.1.1 Static IP

Use SerialManager that comes with product CD to configure the network parameters of SE5001.

Please click “Configuration” button(ref Figure 3.1) then give it a static IP information.( Figure 3.2)

Figure 3.1 Configure by SerialManager

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Figure 3.2 Static IP setup dialog window

3.1.2 Auto IP (Dynamic IP)

A DHCP server can automatically assign the IP address and network settings. SE5001 supports the DHCP

function. By default, the DHCP function on SE5001 is disabled; one can use SerialManager software to

search network information automatically by following steps：

->Execute SerialManager (Figure 3.1)

->Click on the IP address of SE5001 in SerialManager

->Click “Config” button(It will pop-up Dialog Window)

->Check ”Auto IP” (Figure 3.3)

->Click “ Config Now” button(The SE5001 will restart and get IP from DHCP server automatically)

Figure 3.3 SerialManager Auto IP Dialog Window

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3.2 Configuration by Telnet Utility

One can use Telnet utility to change configuration settings of SE5001 by following steps：

3.2.1 Login to the System

->Open Ms-DOS command prompt window

->Telnet to SE5001 using command “Telnet IP_address”.( For example：Input Telnet 10.0.50.100 in

Ms-DOS command prompt window).After telnet to SE5001, system prompts for a password, the default

password is left it blank. (Figure 3.4)

Figure 3.4 Login to the system

Note: One can press the default button of SE5001 to reset the password to the default value.

1. After verifying the password, the following terminal screen appears.( Figure 3.5)

Figure 3.5 Main menu

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Note:

1. If SE5001 does not receive any command within 1 minute, Telnet will be terminated automatically.

2. The changes of networking parameters will take effect only when one exit and restart SE5001.

->Select “1” from “Input choice and enter (0~4):” to enter overview page as following:( Figure 3.6)

Figure 3.6 Overview

This page gives one the general information of SE5001 including IP and MAC address, SNMP

information, kernel and AP version, and connection status of the device.

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3.2.2 Networking

Select “2” from “Input choice and enter (0~4):” to enter Networking page as following:( Figure 3.7)

Figure 3.7 Network settings

This page allows one to change network settings of the device including IP address, subnet mask, gateway

IP address and SNMP information of SE5001. Please notice that any setting change made on this page

won’t take effect until one restart the device.

Note: Press “ESC” key to return to the previous menu .

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3.2.3 Change the Password

1. Select “3” from “Input choice and enter (0~4):” the following screen appears. (Figure 3.8)

Figure 3.8 change the password

2. If one want to change the password, please type the old password in the “Please input old

password” field, type the new password in the “Please input new password” and the “Please

verify new password” fields.

Note: One can press the default key of product to reset password to the default value.

3.2.4 COM1 Setup

Select “4” from “Input choice and enter (0~4):” the following screen appears: (Figure 3.9)

Figure 3.9 Com1 setup

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The page gives one the opportunity to configure parameters of COM1 setting which include COM1 working

mode, port parameters, enabling or disabling serial buffer’s data and setting packet delimiter.

LINK Mode Setup Configure SE5001 as TCP server：(Figure 3.10)

 Type 1from “Input choice and enter (1~4):” of COM1

 Type 1in the “Input choice(1~5) and enter：”

 Input local port in the “Please input local port：”

1.If one want to enable IP filter：

 Input yin the “Do one want to enable IP filter(y/n)?”

 Input source IP in the “Please input Filter_IP ：”

 Double click “Enter” key

2.If one don’t want to enable IP filter：

 Input nin the “Do one want to enable IP filter(y/n)?”

 Double click “Enter” key

 Input idle time in “Please input idle time to send TCP alive packet(4*10sec)：”(If one input 2->the

sending TCP keep alive packet period will be change to 2*10 sec)

Note:

1. IP filtering function is disabled if setting FILTER_IP to “0.0.0.0”.

2. IP filter is disabled by default

3. If IP filter is enabled, only source IP assigned can connect to SE5001.

Figure 3.10 Link Mode-TCP server setup

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3.2.5 Configure SE5001 as TCP Client

 Type 2in the “Input choice(1~5) and enter：“(Figure 3.11)

 Input destination IP in the “Please input Destination IP：”

 Input destination port in the “Please input Destination port：”

1.Type 1for Connected always：

 Double click “Enter” key

 Input idle time in “Please input idle time to send TCP alive packet(4*10sec)：”(If one input 2->the

sending TCP keep alive packet period will be change to 2*10 sec)

2.Type 2for Trigger by receiving COM port data：

 Input idle time to disconnect in the “Please input idle time to disconnect(0sec , 1~255)：” (If one

input 0->disable the function; if one input 2 ->the serial Inactivity beyond 2 sec will cause

disconnect)

 Input error retrying time in “Please input waiting time for error retrying(0 minute,1~255)：” (If one

input 0->disable the function; if one input 2->the serial Inactivity beyond 2 sec will cause

disconnect)

 Double click “Enter” key

 Input idle time in “Please input idle time to send TCP alive packet(4*10sec)：”(If one input 2->the

sending TCP keep alive packet period will be change to 2*10 sec)

Figure 3.11 Link Mode-TCP client setup

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3.2.6 Configure SE5001 as UDP Client

For example the local port is 4660,the destination IP is 10.0.29.254, destination port is 666.

( Figure 3.12)

Figure 3.12 Link Mode-UDP client setup

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