
Table of Content
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DEVICE SERVER...........................................................................................1
1.1 About the IDS-5042 Serial Device Server.................................................................................... 1
1.2 Software Features...................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Hardware Features.....................................................................................................................2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................3
2.1 Install IDS-5042 on DIN-Rail.......................................................................................................3
2.1.1 Mount IDS-5042 on DIN-Rail...............................................................................................................3
2.2 Wall Mounting Installation ...........................................................................................................4
2.2.1 Mount IDS-5042 on wall......................................................................................................................5
HARDWARE OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................8
3.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Front Panel LEDS....................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Serial Ports .............................................................................................................................. 10
3.4 Bottom Panel.............................................................................................................................11
3.5 Rear Panel............................................................................................................................... 12
CABLES..........................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Ethernet Cables........................................................................................................................ 13
MANAGEMENT INTERFACE ................................................................................................................15
5.1 DS-Tool.................................................................................................................................... 15
5.1.1 Install IDS-Tool.................................................................................................................................. 15
5.1.2 Using DS-Tool ................................................................................................................................... 17
5.1.2.1 Explore device servers.............................................................................................................. 17
5.1.2.2 Configure device servers........................................................................................................... 18
5.1.2.3 Configure serial port................................................................................................................. 28
5.2 Configuration by Web Browser.................................................................................................. 37
5.2.1 Connect to the Web page..................................................................................................................... 37
5.2.1.1 System..................................................................................................................................... 39
5.2.1.2 Port serial setting...................................................................................................................... 45
5.2.1.3 Management ............................................................................................................................ 53