Selectronic SP PRO Specification sheet

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SP PRO Communications – LAN
Connectivity
Introduction
This application note provides information to enable the connection of an SP PRO to a Local
Area Network (LAN). Information provided is targeted at persons who are familiar with basic
LAN configuration and operation plus installation and configuration of software. The application
note deals specifically with installation of software under Microsoft Windows XP but is also
applicable to Windows Vista and 7.
NOTICE
SP LINK and the SP PRO(via a serial to ethernet adaptor) supports connection via a network.
The document is provided AS IS and Selectronic are unable to provide any further support other
than send you the document due to the many complexities involved with correctly establishing
the IP connection.
Selectronic does not provide IT support and it is for this reason that the documentation can
only be provided AS IS.
Requirements
SP LINK 2.1 or later versions1
Perle Device Manager Software2
Spare LAN port
Serial to Ethernet device such as -
Perle IOLAN DS1
Lantronix UDS2100
Lantronix WiBox 2100E
Note: This information and concepts can be applied to any serial to Ethernet device however
this application note will specifically detail the Perle IOLAN DS1.
1SP LINK is available from http://www.sppro.com.au/splink.htm
2Software is available under Utilities from http://www.perle.com/downloads/server_ds1.shtml The configuration
software is only required to be installed on a PC being used to configure the IOLAN. It is not required for the
normal operation of the LAN connection.

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SP PRO Serial to IOLAN Device Connections
The serial port of the SP PRO must be connected through to the IOLAN port. The modem serial
cable and the cross-over cable supplied with the SP PRO are suitable. The IOLAN port and the
serial cable are both male connector type so the supplied cross-over cable must be used.
The IOLAN device can be powered directly from the SP PRO Auxiliary power output or via an AC
plug pack. The advantage of using the auxiliary power means if the AC output is off,
communications is maintained. An optional auxiliary power cable can be purchased from
Selectronic and then wired to a connector that suits the serial to Ethernet device.
Note: Auxiliary is a limited DC power source suitable for one device only.
The Ethernet port of the IOLAN device must be connected to a spare port in the existing
network “hub” via a suitable network (straight through CAT5 RJ45-RJ45) cable.
SP PRO Serial Port Configuration
The SP PRO serial port and IOLAN serial port must be set to the same speed. Ethernet is easily
capable of sending data from the SP PRO Port 1 default speed of 57600 and provides the most
responsive connection.
Using defaults means that no change to SP PRO configuration is required.
In this example, SP PRO Port 1 is to be used at default so 57600 must be set in the IOLAN.
Note: Port 2 default speed is 9600.
Existing Network Configuration
An unallocated IP address in the local network needs to be assigned to the IOLAN. The
address chosen must be suitable for your network.
Examples to follow will use a network with the following details:
Local PC
IP Address: 192.168.1.5
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
IOLAN device
IP Address: 192.168.1.10
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Note: If a DHCP Server is in operation on the network, ensure that the IOLAN is always
provided the same address or the fixed address chosen for IOLAN is outside scope of DHCP
server address range.

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Perle IOLAN DS1 Configuration
The IOLAN must be connected to the
network and powered before performing
these steps.
Run the Perle Device Manager.
If the IOLAN can be found on the network,
the following screen will be shown, listing
the IOLAN.
1. Select the IOLAN and click Assign IP
2. Enter the IP address for your IOLAN.
The above shows address used in this
example. Click Assign IP.
3. Click Ok to connect to IOLAN. A
password will be required.
4. Default IOLAN password is “superuser”.
The system will then present you with the
following configuration screen.
5. Double click Serial, then select Serial
Ports.

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6. Select Port 1 and press Edit…
7. Click Change Profile.
8. Click on TCP Socket, then Ok.
9. Select Listen for connection,
set TCP Port 10001 then click on
Hardware
10. Select same Speed as SP PRO Port then
OK. The above shows 57600 as used in this
example.

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11. Click Download All Changes
12. Click Yes
After a moment you should see
13. Click OK
14. Click Reboot IOLAN
15. Click Yes
16. Click Ok
17. Click No
The Device Manager Screen will go blank.
It takes a minute or two for the IOLAN to
reboot.
The IOLAN is now ready to accept a connection from SP LINK.

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SP LINK Connection Settings
Run SP LINK
Select Site Information
Select Connection Settings
Set Connection Type to
Network
Enter IP Address – Enter
address for your IOLAN
Enter Port 10001
Note: SP LINK Port and IOLAN
TCP Port must match.
SP LINK is now set to connect
through to the IOLAN device.
Click Connection, Connect. SP LINK will connect through to the IOLAN then the SP PRO in
the normal way.
Additional Information
If you experience difficulties with the above, please consult with an IT specialist.
SP LINK and the SP PRO(via a serial to ethernet adaptor) supports connection via a network.
The document is provided AS IS and Selectronic are unable to provide any further support other
than send you the document due to the many complexities involved with correctly establishing
the IP connection.
Selectronic does not provide IT support and it is for this reason that the documentation can
only be provided AS IS.