SystemBase Portbase-3010 User manual

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Contents
Overview 5
1. Package Components 6
2. Product Description 7
3. Technical Specifications 16
4. Applications 17
1) Network Serial Communication 17
2) Serial Communication Tunneling 17
3) Serial Port Redirection 18
4) Console Server 18
5) Standalone RAS server(PB-3010M) 19
Configuration 20
1. Getting Started 20
1) Configuration using the WAN Port 20
2) Configuration using the LAN Port (except PB-3010M) 22
2. Configuration Using Web Browser 24
2) Network Settings 26
3) Serial Settings 32
4) Advanced Settings 41
5) Save & Reboot 42
6) Change Password 42
7) Firmware Update 43
8) Factory Default 43
3. Configuration Using Telnet 44
1) View Environment Settings 44
2) Configuration Help 44
3) Save Environment Settings 44
4) Reboot 44
5) Network Environment Configuration 45
6) Serial Port Environment Configuration 47
Setup and Connections 52
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1. Connecting Portbase to the Network 52
2. Connecting PC to Portbase 53
3. Connecting Portbase to PC 55
COM Port Redirector 57
1. Redirector Introduction 57
1) Supported Hardware 57
2) Supported Operating Systems 57
3) System Requirements 57
2. Installing Redirector 58
1) Installing under Windows 98/ME 58
2) Installing under Windows 2000/XP 60
3. Using Redirector 67
1) Using Redirector in Windows 98/ME 68
2) Using Redirector in Windows 2000/XP 71
4. Uninstalling Redirector 73
Management with Portview 74
1. Portview Introduction 74
1) Supported Hardware 74
2) System Requirements 74
2. Installing Portview 75
3. Using Portview 78
1) Portbase Setting 78
2) Environment Setting 80
3) Overall Portbase Management 83
4) Detailed Portbase Management 86
4. Uninstalling Portview 97
Cable Pinouts 98
1. Portbase-3010 Serial Cable Pinouts 98
2. Portbase-3020/3040 Serial Cable Pinouts 99
3. Serial Loopback Cable Pinouts 100
4. LAN Cable Pinouts 100
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Programming Examples 102
1. COM Port Communication Program 102
2. TTY Port Communication Program 105
3. Windows Socket Program 108
4. Linux/Unix Socket Program 113
SNMP 117
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Overview
Portbase-3010/3020/3040/3080/3160/3161 series (Hereinafter referred as Portbase) is a multi-functional
device server which connects RS232/422/485 devices (serial devices) such as printers, modems and other
peripheral devices to the network.
Main Features
-Portbase transforms RS232/422/485 signals to Ethernet signals, and transmits them to the
remote site.
-With virtual COM port driver, existing applications can be used with no changes.
-With the SNMP client function embedded, integrated device management is possible.
-With the Portview, program designed especially for Portbase, status monitoring and error
detection can be done easy and quick.
Applicable Fields
-Monitoring and controlling factory devices such as F/A, PLC and System Monitoring
-Interconnection of POS(Point of Sale)-related devices (bar-code reader, printer, cash register,
credit card authorization terminal, etc.)
-Data collection and distribution between host computer and serial devices
-Remote monitoring fields such as gas meter inspection and tap water usage inspection
-Controlling machineries and doorways used in Building Automation System(BAS)
-Remote system connection in kiosk, ATM, etc.
-Medical and inspection equipment control
-Monitoring, controlling and data collection/distribution of any serial devices
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1. Package Components
The Portbase package consists of
Portbase unit
Power cable(for 3010F/3020F/3040/3080/3160/3161) or DC adapter(for 3010/3020)
Direct LAN Cable
Portbase CD including software and documents
Redirector:It is a network COM port driver which enables serial ports of Portbase to operate in
the same way as the local COM port of the PC.
(Refer to Chapter 4. COM Port Redirector for details on installing and using the
redirector)
Portview:It is a program that enables you to monitor the communication status of Portbase in
real time. Portview displays the data input/output through each serial port as well as
the communication status of Portbase from remote PCs under the Windows
environment.
(Refer to Chapter 5. Management with Portview for details on installing and using the
program)
Portbase CD structure
ACROBAT Acrobat Reader for reading user guides
Manual Portbase 2xxx/3xxx User Guide in English and Korean
Portview Portbase management software files
Redirector_2K COM Port Redirector for Windows 2000/XP
Redirector_98 COM Port Redirector for Windows 98/ME
SNMP Portbase MIB information for SNMP
Setup.exe Autorun file for S/W installation and manuals
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2. Product Description
3010 Models
Front
PWR Red light when power is on
RDY Green light when firmware is ready (blinks with errors)
SRL Green light blinks when serial data is transmitted
Rear
PWR Socket for DC 5V power supply.
LAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (Secondary LAN Port)
WAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (Primary LAN Port)
Reset Hardware reset button (at the bottom of the device)
COM DB-9 (Female) serial port for RS232/422/485
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3010M Models
Front
PWR Red light when power is on
RDY Green light when firmware is ready (blinks with errors)
SRL Modem Hook, Modem Data Tx/Rx
Rear
PWR Socket for DC 5V power supply
PWR SW Power Switch
Phone/Line Phone port /RJ-11 PSTN port
WAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (Primary LAN Port)
Reset Hardware reset button (at the bottom of the device)
COM 1 RJ-45 serial port for RS232
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3020 Models
Front
PWR Red light when power is on
RDY Green light when firmware is ready (blinks with errors)
SRL Green light blinking when serial data is transmitted
Rear
PWR Socket for DC 5V power supply
LAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (Secondary LAN Port)
WAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (Primary LAN Port)
Reset Hardware reset button (at the bottom of the device)
COM 1, 2 RJ-45 serial port for RS232/422/485
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3010F Models
Front
PWR Red light when power is on
RDY Green light when firmware is ready (blinks with errors)
WAN Green light when 10/100Mbps network connection is
detected.
LAN Green light when 10/100Mbps network connection is
detected.
RxD Red light blinking when serial data is received.
TxD Green light blinking when serial data is transmitted.
COM DB-9 (Female) serial port for RS232/422/485
Rear
PWR Socket for 100-220v AC, 50-60Hz power supply
LAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (Secondary LAN Port)
WAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (Primary LAN Port)
Reset Hardware reset button (at the bottom of the device)
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3020F Models
Front
PWR Red light when power is on
RDY Green light when firmware is ready (blinks with errors)
WAN Green light when 10/100Mbps network connection is
detected.
LAN Green light when 10/100Mbps network connection is
detected.
RxD Red light blinking when serial data is received.
TxD Green light blinking when serial data is transmitted.
COM 1,2 RJ-45 serial port for RS232/422/485
Rear
PWR Socket for DC 5V power supply
LAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (Secondary LAN Port)
WAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (Primary LAN Port)
Reset Hardware reset button (at the bottom of the device)
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3040 Models
Front
PWR Red light when power is on
RDY Green light when firmware is ready (blinks with errors)
WAN Green light when 10/100Mbps network connection is
detected.
LAN Green light when 10/100Mbps network connection is
detected.
Rear
PWR Socket for 100-220V AC, 50-60Hz power supply
WAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (Primary LAN Port)
LAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (Secondary LAN Port)
Reset Hardware reset button
COM Console serial port for environment setting
Serial RJ-45 socket for serial ports (RS232/422/485)
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3080 Models
Front
PWR Red light when power is on
RDY Green light when firmware is ready (blinks with errors)
WAN Green light when 10/100Mbps network connection is
detected.
LAN Green light when 10/100Mbps network connection is
detected.
Rear
PWR Socket for 100-220V AC, 50-60Hz power supply
WAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (Primary LAN Port)
LAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (Secondary LAN Port)
Reset Hardware reset button
COM Console serial port for environment setting
Serial RJ-45 socket for serial ports (RS232/422/485)
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3160 Models (Expansion type)
Front
PWR Red light when power is on
RDY Green light when firmware is ready (blinks with errors)
WAN Green light when 10/100Mbps network connection is
detected.
LAN Green light when 10/100Mbps network connection is
detected.
Rear
PWR Socket for 100-220V AC, 50-60Hz power supply
WAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (Primary LAN Port)
LAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (Secondary LAN Port)
Reset Hardware reset button
COM Console serial port for environment setting
Serial 4-port RJ-45 socket for serial ports (RS232/422/485)
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3161 Models (Fixed type)
Front
PWR Red light when power is on
RDY Green light when firmware is ready (blinks with errors)
WAN Green light when 10/100Mbps network connection is
detected.
LAN Green light when 10/100Mbps network connection is
detected.
Rear
PWR Socket for 100-220V AC, 50-60Hz power supply
WAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (Primary LAN Port)
LAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 (Secondary LAN Port)
Reset Hardware reset button
COM Console serial port for environment setting
Serial RJ-45 socket for serial ports (RS232/422/485)
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3. Technical Specifications
Portbase-
3010M
Portbase-
3010(F)
Portbase-
3020(F)
Portbase-
3040
Portbase-
3080
Portbase-
3160
Portbase-
3161
Number of
Serial Ports 1 2 4 8 4 * 4 16
Weight 160g
(300g)
160g
(310g) 1.15Kg 1.26Kg 3.52g 2.59Kg
Dimensions
(W*L*H) mm
105 * 113 * 32
75 * 117* 30 (F) 240 * 150* 50 439 * 234 * 63
Operating
Temperature 0 ~ 50˚C
LED Power, Ready, Serial Power, Ready, WAN, LAN
Power DC 5V Adapter
100-220 VAC(Free Volt) (F) 100 - 220 VAC (Free Volt)
CPU 32 bit RISC Processor
SDRAM 8 MB 32 MB
Flash 4 MB
WAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port
LAN No 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port
Modem 1 No
Serial Port Type RS232 RS232/422/485 RS232 RS232/422/485
Serial Port Speed Max 230.4 Kbps
Serial Port
Signals TX, RX, DTR, DSR, CTS, RTS, DCD
Excessive Voltage
Protection Surge Protector attached to all signal lines
Supporting
Protocols TCP, UDP, Telnet, ICMP, DHCP, TFTP, HTTP, PPP, SNMP 1/2
Configuration Telnet, Web
Management
Tools SNMP MIB1/2, Portview, Web
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4. Applications
Portbase is applicable to various situations
1) Network Serial Communication
This is is the most common application of Portbase. By connecting a PC and a Portbase to a
network, you can use serial equipments connected to the Portbase from remote PCs.
2) Serial Communication Tunneling
You can use the network as if it is a serial cable from your PC.
.
Internet
PC PC
Portbase Portbase
Serial Serial
Internet
Internet
PC PC
Portbase Portbase
Serial Serial
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3) Serial Port Redirection
By exploiting redirection feature, serial ports of Portbase connected to the network can be used in
the PC as if they belong to the PC.
Internet
Portbase
PC
LAN
Portbase
Portbase
COM1 COM2
COM3
PC
Serial Devices
Internet
Internet
Portbase
PC
LAN
Portbase
Portbase
COM1 COM2
COM3
PC
Serial Devices
4) Console Server
Console server enables monitoring and controlling of multiple serial devices from one PC. These
serial devices can be connected through telnet application, and these may include server, router,
UPS, etc.
Portbase
PC
LAN
Servers
Portbase
PC
LAN
Servers
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5) Standalone RAS server(PB-3010M)
IP address can be assigned with PPP connection on the modem port of PB-3010M.
PPP Applications
1. Connect to the device when network failure occurs in Portbase.
2. Use Portbase as RAS server to get internet access with modem connection.
6) Network Fax Modem
Modem port of Portbase can be used as local modem of PC. With this function, Fax can be sent
from the PC.
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Configuration
Portbase’s IP address is initially set to a default address, so it has to be reconfigured appropriately before
the first use. You can set the IP address and other operation parameters with Web browser or telnet from
PC, using the LAN, serial, or console port.
1. Getting Started
1) Configuration using the WAN Port
☞(This method is most often used)
WAN port connects Portbase to the external network.
Connect the WAN port of Portbase and PC to the network.
Direct connection Connection via HUB
Adjust network settings of PC as follows:
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