Moxa Technologies MIINEPORT E1 User manual

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SDK for MiiNePort E1/E2
Quick Installation Guide
Version 1.0, December 2019
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Overview
The software development kit (SDK) for the MiiNePort E1 and MiiNePort
E2 is a powerful and versatile software suite for the development of
proprietary firmware on the MiiNePort E1 and MiiNePort E2. To expedite
time to market, the SDK for the MiiNePort E1 and MiiNePort E2 provides
comprehensive tools for development, testing, and mass production.
The software development kit includes:
•MiiNePort-IDE: An integrated platform for the development of
serial-to-Ethernet firmware.
•PComm Lite: Asoftware application for testing serial and TCP/IP
communications or transmissions.
•Search Utility: A search-and-update firmware utility for the mass
production of modules and serial devices through simultaneous
multiple unit configurations.
Available Starter Kit
•SDK for MiiNePort E1 and MiiNePort E2:SDK for the MiiNePort
E 1 and MiiNePort E2
Package Checklist
Each SDK package for the MiiNePort E1 and MiiNePort E2 contains the
following items:
•1 module for the MiiNePort E1 or MiiNePort E2.
•1 evaluation board for the MiiNePort E1 or MiiNePort E2
•1 universal power adapter
•2 power cords
•1 null modem serial cable
•1 crossover Ethernet cable
•1 USB cable
•Quick installation guide (print)
•Warranty card
NOTE
Please notify your sales representative if any of the above
items are missing or damaged.
Hardware Installation Procedure
Follow these steps to prepare the module and evaluation board for
testing and application development.
ATTENTION
For detailed information about the pin assignments, wiring, and
board layouts, refer to Chapter 1 and 2 of the MiiNePort E
-SDK
Series User’s Manual.
STEP 1:
Connect the 12 to 48 VDC power line with the evaluation
board’s power jack.
STEP 2:
Switch on the power switch.
STEP 3:
Use an RJ45 Ethernet cable to connect the evaluation board
to an Ethernet network.

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STEP 4:
Use the USB cable to connect the evaluation board to the PC.
Software Utility Installation Procedure
Use the following procedure to install the SDK for the MiiNePort E1 or
MiiNePort E2 (MiiNePort-IDE):
Software Installation
For software installation, download the relevant utilities from Moxa's
website: https://www.moxa.com/en/support
1. Start the MiiNePort-IDE setup program to begin the installation.
When the Welcome window opens, click Next.
2. Click Install to install program files in the default directory.
3. The Installing window reports the progress of the installation.
4. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Evaluation Board Layout
E1-SDK Version
Pin Assignment
Serial Signal Pins
Pin
Function
1
GND
2
VCC
3
Reset
4
Data Out
5
Data In
6
Ready/RTSa
7
Reset to Defaultb
8
CTSc
a. Pin 6 can be configured as Ready/RTS (Request to Send),
Ready/DO, or RS-485 Tx Enabled (the default it Ready/RTS).
b. Pin 7 can be configured as Reset to Default, DIO, DTR, or RS-485
Tx Enabled (the default is Reset to Default).
c. Pin 8 can be configured as CTS (Clear to Send), DI, or DSR (the
default is CTS).

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E2-SDK Version
Number
Description
1
MiiNePort E2 Module Location
2
Ethernet RJ45 Connector
3
Serial Interface Jumper
4
Power Switch
5
Power Jack
6
Power & Ready LED
7
DB9 Male Connector
8
Serial Port Status LED
9
Digital IO Terminal Block
10
Digital Output LED
11
Digital Input/Output Mode
12
Digital Input Switch
13
Circuit Pad
14
USB Type B Connector (Debug)

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Module Pin Assignment
Bottom of the MiiNePort E2 Module
JP1
Pin
Signal Name
Function
1
Ethernet Tx+
Ethernet Transmit Data+
2
Ethernet Tx-
Ethernet Transmit Data-
3
Ethernet Rx+
Ethernet Receive Data+
4
Ethernet Rx-
Ethernet Receive Data-
JP2
Pin
Signal Name
Function
1
100M LED
Ethernet 100M LED
2
10M LED
Ethernet 10M LED
3
LRXD
Receive Serial Data
4
LTXD
Transmit Serial Data
5
LDCD
Data Carrier Detect
6
RS485_EN
RS-485 Enable
7
LRTS
Request To Send
8
LDTR
Data Terminal Ready
9
LDSR
Data Set Ready
10
LCTS
Clear To Send
JP3
Pin
Signal Name
Function
1
DIO0
Programmable Input/Output
2
DIO1
Programmable Input/Output
3
DIO2
Programmable Input/Output
4
DIO3
Programmable Input/Output
5
Reserved
N/A
6
Reserved
N/A
7
SW Reset
Reset To Factory Default
8
GND
Circuit Ground
9
Ready LED
System is Ready
10
VCC
Power Supply
Evaluation Board Ethernet Port
RJ45
Pin
Signal
1
Tx+
2
Tx-
3
Rx+
6
Rx-

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Evaluation Board Serial Port
DB9 Male
Pin
RS-232
RS-485-2W
1
DCD
–
2
RxD
–
3
TxD
D+
4
DTR
D-
5
GND
GND
6
DSR
–
7
RTS
–
8
CTS
–
9
–
–
Reference Material
A detailed user’s guides can be downloaded from Moxa’s product page
under the MiiNePort Series’ product page.
Certification
This product complies with Chinese RoHS (Restriction of
Hazardous Substances) regulations for
Electronic
Information Products.