NetBurner SB72EX User manual

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SB72EX User's Manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents...............................................................................................................2
Overview of the SB72EX Dual-port Serial to Ethernet Device........................................ 3
Overview of the SB72EX Dual-port Serial to Ethernet Device........................................ 3
Configuration..................................................................................................................... 3
Hardware Configuration........................................................................................................... 4
Operational Configuration........................................................................................................ 6
Network Settings ................................................................................................................6
Device Connection Settings (TCP mode).......................................................................... 6
Device Connection Settings (TCP mode).......................................................................... 7
Advanced Serial Data Port Settings (for both Port 0 and Port 1).................................... 8
Device Connection Settings (UDP mode) ......................................................................... 9
Serial Configuration (for Port 0 and Port 1).................................................................. 10
Serial Port Jumper Configuration .................................................................................. 12
SB72EX Pinout Information........................................................................................... 13
Click the Return to Setup Page button to return to the Serial section............................. 13
Password Setup Section................................................................................................... 14
Diagnostics Section.......................................................................................................... 14
Specifications ................................................................................................................... 15
RS-232 NULL Modem Wiring......................................................................................... 16
Network IP Address Configuration................................................................................. 16
Web Browsers and Proxy Servers.................................................................................... 16
Testing with a Telnet Connection.................................................................................... 17
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Overview of the SB72EX Dual-port Serial to Ethernet Device
The NetBurner SB72EX Dual-port Serial to Ethernet device comes preprogrammed and ready to run on
your network. The SB72EX is programmed to convert RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, and TTL data to Ethernet,
enabling communication with your serial device over a network or on the Internet. The onboard web server
provides easy device configuration using a standard web browser.
Front view of the SB72EX, showing the power
input jack, power-on LED, and the Ethernet RJ-45
connector.
Rear view of the SB72EX, showing the two RS-232
(default configuration) serial ports. Port 0 is on the
left; Port 1 is on the right.
Configuration
Before you can begin using your SB72EX, three areas of configuration are required:
1. Hardware configuration
2. Network configuration
3. Operational configuration
You will need to tell your SB72EX what type of serial interface you want to use, the network address you
want your SB72EX to respond to, the serial data baud rate, and the TCP/IP listening port number.
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Hardware Configuration
The SB72EX has two asynchronous UART type serial ports, referred to as Port 0 and Port 1. They are
accessed through two DB-9 connectors. Port 0 can be configured for either RS-232 or RS-485 operation
(the factory default is RS-232), while Port 1 is permanently configured as a RS-232 port.
Single Port RS-232 Operation: We recommend using Port 1 as the Serial-To-Ethernet data port. Port 0 will
default to a “Debug Port” providing status messages on the operation of the SB72EX that can be viewed
using a serial terminal program such as the MTTTY utility.
Dual Port RS-232 Operation: Use both Port 0 and Port 1 as data ports. In the software configuration
changing Port 0 operation from “Debug” to “RS-232” will disable the status messages.
RS-422 or RS-485 Operation: Configure Port 0 using the settings below. Port 1 can be used as a RS-232
data port, or you can select the Debug option in the software configuration to make Port 1 the Debug port
for status messages.
To configure Port 0 as RS-422/485, you will need to open up your SB72EX case and change the position of
the five jumpers. (Note:Please take proper ESD precautions. Failure to do so will void your NetBurner
Standard Hardware Warranty.)
There are five 3-pin headers that can be jumpered in one of two positions: connecting pins 1 and 2, or
connecting pins 2 and 3. The five jumpers are located on the SB72EX board as shown below. Remember,
Port 1 is permanently configured as a RS-232 port.
oTo configure Port 0 as RS-485: Position each of the five jumpers so they connect pins 2
and 3.
oTo configure Port 0 as RS-232 (the default configuration): Position each of the five
jumpers so they connect pins 1 and 2.
Serial Port 0
Serial Jumper Settings
Serial Port 1 Ethernet RJ-45
Power LED
12VDC
Power Input
JP1
JP5
JP2
JP4
JP3
JP7 - RS-485 Half Duplex Transmit Echo Enable/Disable
Jumper Placement Description
Jumper pins 1 and 2 Enables echo of transmitted characters.
Jumper pins 2 and 3 Disables echo of transmitted characters (factory default).
After you have your SB72EX configured correctly, you must select the corresponding software options
using the web interface.
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Network Configuration
The Hardware configuration steps described above must be completed correctly before the software
configuration can take place.
1. Run the IPSetup Tool (IPSetup.exe) by double clicking its icon. This application can be downloaded
from the SB72-EX product page at www.netburner.com. To view the Advance Settings, click on the
Advanced button (the button name will change to Basic). In this example, I am using Uart 1 as my
Monitor port (screen shot below).
2. Locate your SB72EX in the "Select a Unit" pane by matching its MAC address. The MAC address is
located on the bottom of your SB72EX. If your SB72EX device does not appear in the list box, verify
the power, speed, and link LEDs are illuminated, and click the Search Again button. If you are still
unable to see your SB72EX, remove power, correct any cabling errors, reapply power, and click the
Search Again button. Note: IP Setup uses a UDP broadcast protocol similar to BOOTP and will not
operate through a router.
3. If your network supports DHCP (factory default): The assigned IP Address will appear in the "Select a
Unit" pane. Write down this address. If your network does not support DHCP, configure the IP
Address and Network Mask fields as shown in the screen shot below. If you need help selecting
values, please read the "Selecting an IP Address" section at the end of this guide. After you have
entered all of your values, click the Set button in the center of the IP Setup window to configure your
SB72EX with its new parameters. Note: If you do not click the Set button, your values will not be
saved. If you have multiple NetBurner devices, make sure you selected your SB72EX in the "Select a
Unit" pane (as shown in the screen shot) before you input your information.
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Operational Configuration
Once the network parameters have been configured, you can use the web server interface to modify the
settings of your SB72EX. To access the web page on your SB72EX, click on the Launch Webpage button
in IP Setup, or you can open your web browser, and enter the numeric IP Address in the address field (e.g.
http://10.1.1.79). Note: For the telnet example on page 19, I have set UART 1 as my Monitor Port.
Network Settings
Below is a screen shot of the top section of the first page that you will see when your web browser opens.
Parameter Description
Device Name (for DHCP) Your NetBurner SB72EX device. Note: The last four values (in the default
name) are the last four digits of the MAC address of your SB72EX.
Device IP Address Displays the IP Address of your SB72EX device. There are two choices:
•If DHCP (from the “Address Mode” drop down menu) is selected,
the SB72EX will obtain its IP Address information automatically,
including the Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server (if
applicable). This is the factory default.
•If Static is selected (from the “Address Mode” drop down menu, as
shown), you will need to supply the Static IP Address in the edit text
box as shown in the screen shot above.
Device Subnet Mask If you are using a Static IP Address, enter your IP Subnet mask in this text
box as shown in the example above.
Device Gateway If you are using a Static IP Address, enter the IP Address of your Gateway in
this text box as shown in the example above.
DNS Server If you are using a Static IP Address, enter the IP Address of your DNS Server
in this text box as shown in the example above.
Remember to click the Submit New Settings button on the bottom of this page to save your settings. If you
want the restore your SB72EX to its factory settings (DHCP), click the Reset To Factory Defaults button.
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Device Connection Settings (TCP mode)
This is the bottom section of the first page that you will see when your web browser opens.
Your choices (for Port 0 and Port 1) for “When to begin making outgoing serial connections:” are:
When you are finished with this section, click the appropriate button at the bottom of the page. Submit
New Settings will save your settings, and Reset to Factory Defaults will restore the factory values. Next,
click on the Advanced Serial Settings link to enter your serial notification information. Remember, if you
are only using one port, you can ignore the other port’s section. Note: For the telnet example on page 19,
the Listening network port number for Port 1 is 24 (the default setting).
To view the Advanced Serial Settings screen click on its link on the bottom of this page.
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Advanced Serial Data Port Settings (for both Port 0 and Port 1)
If you want to have a message displayed in the MTTTY window (or HyperTerminal) when your TCP
connection (e.g. telnet) is established or lost, enter it in this section. Remember to check the appropriate
box and click the Submit New Settings button to save your settings. The message formatting codes are
listed below.
When finished viewing message formatting codes, click the Return to Setup Page button to return to your
Advanced Serial web page. Note:If you are only using one port, you can ignore the other port’s section.
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Device Connection Settings (UDP mode)
Return to the Network section by clicking on the Network link directly above the Advanced Serial section.
Click on the Switch to UDP mode link,(directly under your SB72EX settings) to go to the UDP section.
You will see “System is set to UDP mode” after you click the Switch to UDP mode link
When you are finished with this section, click the appropriate button at the bottom. Submit New Settings
will save your settings, and Reset to Factory Defaults will restore the factory values. Enter your valid
destination IP address as a numeric address separated by periods. Remember, if you are only using one
port, you can ignore the other port’s section.
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Serial Configuration (for Port 0 and Port 1)
Click the Serial link at the top of the page to view the Serial page. When you are finished, remember to
click the Submit New Settings button to save your changes. Note: If you are only using one port, you can
ignore the other port’s section.
Select the appropriate Data Port Setting from the drop down menu. Remember, Port 1 is permanently
configured as a RS-232 port.
Select the appropriate Data Baud Rate from the drop down menu. Your host computer and your attached
SB72EX must agree on a speed or baud rate to use for the serial connection. The factory default is 115200.
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