Advantech EDG-4508+ User manual

EDG-4508+
8-Port Ethernet to
RS-232/422/485 Data Gateway
EDG-4508R+
8-Port Ethernet to
RS-232/422/485 Data Gateway
with Rear Wiring
EDG-4516+
16-Port Ethernet to
RS-232/422/485 Data Gateway
EDG-4516R+
16-Port Ethernet to
RS-232/422/485 Data Gateway
with Rear Wiring
User Manual

EDG-4508(R)+/4516(R)+ User Manual ii
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
IBM and PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corpora-
tion. 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(R)+ and EDG-4516(R)+ developed by Advantech Co.,
Ltd. has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when oper-
ated within an industrial enclosure . Therefore, in order to protect the
products from being damaged by ESD (Electric Static Discharge), we
strongly recommend the use of CE-compliant industrial enclosure prod-
ucts when using any EDG module.
This manual covers the following models:
• EDG-4508+
• EDG-4516+
• EDG-4508R+
• EDG-4516R+
Part No. 2003450841 5th Edition
Printed in Taiwan Jan. 2006

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Product Warranty (2 years)
Advantech warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its prod-
ucts 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 instal-
lation. 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 test-
ing, 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 man-
ual, 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 war-
ranty 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 interfer-
ence 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
customer service center for technical support if you need addi-
tional 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, appli-
cation 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+ or EDG-4508R+ or EDG-4516R+ 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

v Table of Contents
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 EDG-4508(R)+ and EDG-4516(R)+ ....... 7
2.2 Connecting Hardware........................................................ 8
Figure 2.2:EDG-4508+/4516+ Front Panels .................. 8
Figure 2.3:EDG-4508R+/4516R+ Front Panels ............ 8
Figure 2.4:EDG-4508+/4516+ LED Indicators and Con-
nectors 9
Figure 2.5:EDG-4508R+/4516R+ LED Indicators ........ 9
Table 2.1:EDG-4508+/4516+ LED & Connector Defini-
tions 10
Figure 2.6:EDG-4508+/4516+ Rear Panel .................. 11
Figure 2.7:EDG-4508R+/4516R+ Rear Panel ............. 11
2.2.1 Rack Mounting ............................................................ 12
Figure 2.8:Rack Mounting ........................................... 12
2.2.2 Network Connection .................................................... 13
Figure 2.9:Ethernet Connector of EDG-4508+/4516+ 13
Figure 2.10:Ethernet Connector of EDG-4508R+/
4516R+ 13
2.2.3 Power Supply Connection ........................................... 14
Figure 2.11:Power Switch and Connector with Fuse .. 14
2.2.4 Serial Port Connection ................................................. 14
Figure 2.12:8 Ports RS-232/422/485 Serial Connector for
EDG-4508+ 14
Figure 2.13:16 Ports RS-232/422/485 Serial Connector
for EDG-4516+ 14
Figure 2.14:RS-232/485/422 Serial Connectors for EDG-
4508R+/4516R+ 14
2.2.5 Ordering Information ................................................... 15
2.3 Installation....................................................................... 16
2.3.1 Install/Uninstall Driver & Utility ................................. 16
Chapter 3 Configuration................................................. 22
3.1 Auto Search ..................................................................... 22
3.2 Locating EDG-4508(R)+/4516(R)+................................ 24
3.3 Device System Configuration ......................................... 25
3.4 Network Configuration ................................................... 26
3.5 Port Configuration........................................................... 27

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3.6 Security Configuration .................................................... 33
Chapter 4 Port Mapping Utility..................................... 36
4.1 Overview ......................................................................... 36
4.2 Virtual COM Port Settings.............................................. 36
4.3 Inquiring Virtual COM Port Setting................................ 39
4.3.1 Updating EDG Firmware ............................................. 40
4.3.2 Self Test Function ........................................................ 41
4.3.3 Save the Configuration ................................................ 44
Chapter 5 Web-Based Configuration ............................ 46
5.1 Overview ......................................................................... 46
5.2 Access Web Page ............................................................ 46
5.3 Network Configuration ................................................... 47
5.4 Port Configuration........................................................... 48
5.5 DI/O Event Configuration............................................... 49
5.6 Reset Configuration......................................................... 50
Chapter 6 Console Configuration .................................. 52
6.1 Overview ......................................................................... 52
6.2 Hyper Terminal Connection............................................ 52
6.3 Command List ................................................................. 54
Chapter 7 Event and DI/O Monitoring ......................... 62
7.1 Overview ......................................................................... 62
7.2 Event and DI/O Monitoring ............................................ 62
7.2.1 Polling Monitoring ....................................................... 62
7.2.2 Event Monitoring ......................................................... 63
7.2.3 DI Value Inverse Option .............................................. 64
7.3 Programming I/O............................................................. 66
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting............................................. 70
Appendix A ......................................................................... 74
A.1 RS-232 Pin Assignment .................................................. 74
A.2 RJ-48 Cable PIN Assignment ......................................... 74

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CHAPTER
1
Overview

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Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
This manual provides the necessary information to use EDG-4508(R)+
and EDG-4516(R)+. 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(R)+ and EDG-4516(R)+ are part of the Ethernet Data Gate-
way (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(R)+ and EDG-4516(R)+ provide 8 and 16 serial ports respec-
tively, that can be easily configured. To increase the reliability of sys-
tems, EDG-4508(R)+ and EDG-4516(R)+ 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(R)+, 16 Channels
for EDG-4516(R)+).
• Supports RS-232/422/485
• 4 DI, 4 DO for alarm handling
• 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
• Signals : Full Modem control signals (Doesn't support RAS service)
1.4 Packing Checklist
• EDG-4508+ or EDG-4516+ or EDG-4508R+ or EDG-4516R+ 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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2
CHAPTER
2
Getting Started

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Chapter 2 Getting Started
Figure 2.1: Installation Flow Chart
Plug LAN Cable (RJ-45) to
EDG-4508(R)+ /EDG-4516(R)+
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)
Test serial port Program
Installation Complete
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Troubleshooting

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2.1 Understanding EDG-4508(R)+ and EDG-4516(R)+
EDG-4508(R)+ and EDG-4516(R)+ 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(R)+ and EDG-4516(R)+ are connected with the TCP/IP
protocol, you will have to know fundamental facts about Ethernet net-
working to get the server setup correctly.
To allow for easier configuration, we provide several system configura-
tion methods such as Configuration Utility, Web Configuration and Con-
sole mode Configuration. More details will be available in the following
chapters.

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2.2 Connecting Hardware
Figure 2.2: EDG-4508+/4516+ Front Panels
Figure 2.3: EDG-4508R+/4516R+ Front Panels

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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
cStatus
ON Power on
OFF Power off or no power
Flash Status Heart Beat
Monitoring
Steady Device Locate Function
Enable
dStatus Dual Power Indicator
(Optional)
eConsole
F Type Console connector
for Console Configuration
Use
fEthernet RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
gTraffic
(Ethernet)
ON Ethernet data being
received/transmitted
OFF No data being received/
transmitted
h10M
ON 10 Mbps speed
OFF Invalid 10 Mbps network
link
i100M
ON 100 Mbps speed
OFF Invalid 100 Mbps network
link
j
Tx (Port N)
N = 1~ 8/16
ON Serial port data being
transmitted
OFF No data being transmitted
Rx (Port N)
N = 1~8/16
ON Serial port data being
received
OFF No data being received

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Figure 2.6: EDG-4508+/4516+ Rear Panel
Figure 2.7: EDG-4508R+/4516R+ Rear Panel
Power Switch & ConnectorDI/O PIN Connector
Fuse Storage

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2.2.1 Rack Mounting
Figure 2.8: Rack Mounting

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2.2.2 Network Connection
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
Figure 2.11: Power Switch and Connector with Fuse
2.2.4 Serial Port Connection
Figure 2.12: 8 Ports RS-232/422/485 Serial Connector for EDG-4508+
Figure 2.13: 16 Ports RS-232/422/485 Serial Connector for EDG-4516+
Figure 2.14: RS-232/485/422 Serial Connectors for EDG-4508R+/4516R+
Fuse Storage