AK-NORD ConLine-USB-XXL-B User manual

Manual
for
AK-USB-DeviceServer
AK
–
Nord
EDV- Vertriebsges. mbH
Stormstrasse 8
25524 Itzehoe
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
ConLine-USB-XXL-B
ComPoint-LAN-USB
ConLine-USB-XXL-A
XT-PICO-USB
EVA-KIT-USB
AK-DinRail - USB
AK-RailPort - USB

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Contents
1. Installation ...................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Hardware installation file..................................................................................................................4
1.2 Software installation file ...................................................................................................................4
1.3 Automatic installation start...............................................................................................................4
2. Software .......................................................................................................................................................6
2.1 First start of your software ...............................................................................................................6
2.2 Program user interface ....................................................................................................................7
3. Connecting the USB device .......................................................................................................................8
3.1 Establishing a connection ................................................................................................................8
3.2 Disconnecting the virtual connection .............................................................................................11
4. Error messages ......................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 In use .............................................................................................................................................12
4.2 Other segment ...............................................................................................................................13
4.3 Not supported device.....................................................................................................................14
4.4 Inaccessible IP address.................................................................................................................14
5. AK-USB-DeviceServer configuration ......................................................................................................15
5.1 Settings..........................................................................................................................................15
5.1.1 IP addressing...........................................................................................................................16
5.1.2 Backup firmware......................................................................................................................17
5.1.3 Update firmware ......................................................................................................................18
5.1.4 Changing the password...........................................................................................................19
5.2 Web interface.................................................................................................................................20
5.2.2 Status.......................................................................................................................................21
5.2.3 Network....................................................................................................................................22
5.2.4 Reset Device ...........................................................................................................................23
5.2.5 Factory Default ........................................................................................................................24
5.2.6 Firmware Update.....................................................................................................................25
5.2.7 Password Change ...................................................................................................................26
6. USB Server menu......................................................................................................................................27
6.1 File(F)....................................................................................................................................................27
6.2 Options(O).............................................................................................................................................28
6.3 View(V)..................................................................................................................................................29
6.4 Help(H)..................................................................................................................................................30
7. Hardware....................................................................................................................................................31
ConLine-USB-XXL......................................................................................................................................31
AK-DinRail-USB..........................................................................................................................................33
AK-RailPort-USB.........................................................................................................................................35
ComPoint-LAN-USB ...................................................................................................................................37
XT-PICO-USB.............................................................................................................................................39

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Functional principle
It is possible to integrate any USB terminals such as faxes, cameras, scanners, web
cams, printers, hard disks, sign pads, barcode readers, RFID readers, USB sticks,
measurement devices, sensors and industrial machines equipped with USB connection,
etc. to a network using the AK-NORD-USB–DeviceServer.
Then they can be directly addressed and controlled via a PC in the network. A driver is
installed on the PC which makes you available these USB devices via a virtual USB
interface. By disconnecting the virtual connection in the software such USB devices can
also be shared in the network and in this way they are available from any place.
The XT-PICO-USB is an embedded installed
solution and can be directly connected to a
microcontroller via the USB interface. Just connect
the USB_DP and USB_DM to your
microcontroller.
It couldn’t be easier
Then you can directly reach and control your
microcontroller via the network using our virtual
USB device driver.
LAN

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1. Installation
1.1 Hardware installation file
Connect the hardware AK-USB-DeviceServer (XT-PICO-USB, ComPoint-USB or
ConLine-USB2) to the network and connect the power supply unit.
1.2 Software installation file
If you receive the installation program compressed (ZIP file), decompress it beforehand.
Then start the installation program “USB_Server_Setup.exe“
1.3 Automatic installation start
The installation process starts automatically and does not require any further entries.
USB_Server_Setup.exe

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Installation
In order to successfully complete the installation select “Finish“.
Then it is necessary to restart the PC. Also select “Finish“ here.
Then the PC is restarted and the installation is successfully completed.

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2. Software
2.1 First start of your software
After restarting your PC you will find two new icons on your desktop.
Start the “Launch USB Server“ by double-clicking on the icon.
When first starting the software the confirmation prompt of the Windows firewall below is
displayed. Select ”Unblock“ in order that the software can use the required network
functions.

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Software
2.2 Program user interface
Here you can see all available AK-USB-DeviceServers in the network. By clicking on the
button “Search” the program “USB Server“ browses your network again.
If no AK-USB-DeviceServer is played, connect your AK-USB-DeviceServer to your
network and check your cabling or the network settings of your PC.
The network default settings of the AK-USB-DeviceServer are:
DHCP : ON
IP : 192.168.100.100
Subnet : 255.255.0.0

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3. Connecting the USB device
3.1 Establishing a connection
If the AK-USB-DeviceServer (XT-PICO-USB, ComPoint-USB or ConLine-USB2)
recognizes a USB device on the USB connection, it is displayed in the program “USB
Server“. All important information such as device, status and information are displayed
here.

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Connecting the USB device
In the next step please select your USB device. The selected USB device will be
highlighted in green.
Then select “Connect Device“ in order to connect the USB device to your PC.

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Connecting the USB device
If your USB device is connected to the PC, the status of the selected device changes to
“locally connected “ and a green checkmark is displayed.
Then Windows recognizes the USB device as a standard USB device connected to the
USB port and you will possibly prompted to install the corresponding driver in order to
guarantee the proper function.
If it is not possible to establish a connection to the device or if another icon is displayed,
please read paragraph 4 [error messages]

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Connecting the USB device
3.2 Disconnecting the virtual connection
It is possible to disconnect the virtual connection to the USB device at any time. Select
“Disconnect device“.
Note:
We recommend you to always log out the USB memory devices (USB sticks, external
drives, etc.) using the function of the operating system “Safely remove hardware” before
disconnecting the devices via the function “Disconnect device”.
A warning message opens up that the USB device will be disconnected from the PC.
If you are sure, press the button “OK”.

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4. Error messages
4.1 In use
Icon:
The device is used by another user and you cannot establish any connection to this
device at present.

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Error messages
4.2 Other segment
Icon:
The question mark shows that the IP address of the AK-USB-DeviceServer is in another
network segment.
Check your network settings in the “Server configuration“.

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Error messages
4.3 Not supported device
Icon:
Devices with this icon are not supported. It is not possible to connect these devices.
4.4 Inaccessible IP address
Your IP address is inaccessible or your AK-USB-DeviceServer is not connected. Check
the connecting cables to your AK-USB-DeviceServer or check your network settings.

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5. AK-USB-DeviceServer configuration
5.1 Settings
Using the program “USB Server“ you can perform settings on the AK-USB-DeviceServer.
To do so, click with the right mouse button on the selected USB device. A submenu opens
up. Click on “Server Configurations“.
Then you are prompted to enter the preset password.
The default password is “XT“.

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Server configuration
5.1.1 IP addressing
Upon successful authentification you enter the setup menu.
It is possible to modify the “Server name“ in any way. In order to be able to modify the
input fields “IP address“ and “Subnet“ you have to deactivate “Use DHCP “.
Click on “Set” in order to transfer the settings. Then the AK-USB-DeviceServer takes over
the settings and performs a restart.

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Server configuration
5.1.2 Backup firmware
Do you want to save your firmware click on “Backup firmware“. A window opens up. Select
the memory location for the firmware and click on “Save “.

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Server configuration
5.1.3 Update firmware
If you want to update your product with the new firmware, click on “Update firmware“.
A new window opens up. Select the new firmware and click on “Open“.
Server-

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Server configuration
5.1.4 Changing the password
Click on “Change Password“ if you want to change the password. A window “Change
Password “. You can enter any password in the input field „New Password“. Repeat your
entry in the field “Confirm New Password“ in order to confirm it. By clicking on the button
“Submit“ the changes are transferred.

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Server configuration
5.2 Web interface
Click on the button “Open Web Page“ after selecting the server in order to call the web
interface of your AK-USB-DeviceServer.
The browser opens up.