Vlinx Serial Servers Vlinx VESR9xx User manual

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Vlinx Serial Servers
Model VESR9xx
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1.Introduction...................................................................................................... 1
About VESR9xx Serial Servers...........................................................................................1
VESR9xx Serial Server Model Numbering..........................................................................2
List of VESR9xx Serial Server Models................................................................................3
VESR9xx Serial Server Features........................................................................................5
Vlinx Manager Configuration Software................................................................................5
2.VESR9xx Serial Server Hardware ................................................................... 7
Package Checklist...............................................................................................................7
VESR9xx Serial Server Enclosures and Mounting..............................................................7
LED Indicators(VESR90x)...................................................................................................8
Link LED................................................................................................................... 8
Ready LED................................................................................................................ 8
Serial Port LEDs....................................................................................................... 8
LED Indicators (VESR92x)..................................................................................................9
Mode Switch......................................................................................................................10
Ethernet Connector ...........................................................................................................11
Fiber Optic Connectors .....................................................................................................11
Serial Port Connectors ......................................................................................................12
Power Connector...............................................................................................................13
Mounting Hardware...........................................................................................................13
3.Serial Server Setup and Connections .......................................................... 15
Connecting the Power Supply...........................................................................................15
Connecting VESR9xx Serial Servers to Serial Devices....................................................15
Connecting the VESR901-x..................................................................................... 16
Connecting the VESR902T-x................................................................................... 17
Connecting the VESR902D-x.................................................................................. 18
Connecting VESR9xx Serial Servers to a Network...........................................................18
Network Connection (10BaseT/100BaseTX)........................................................... 18
Fiber Optic Connection .......................................................................................... 18
VESR9xx Serial Server Configuration Connections..........................................................20
Configuring the VESR9xx Serial Server via the Network Connection .................... 20
Configuring the VESR9xx Serial Server via the Serial Port (Console Mode)......... 21
VESR9xx Serial Server Operational Connections.............................................................22
Using VESR9xx Serial Servers in Direct IP Mode.................................................. 23
Using VESR9xx Serial Servers in Virtual COM Port Mode.................................... 23
Using VESR9xx Serial Servers in Paired Mode...................................................... 24
Initiating a Hardware Reset on the Serial Server..............................................................25
Reloading Factory Defaults...............................................................................................25
4.Description of Serial Server Properties ....................................................... 27
Baud Rate .........................................................................................................................27
Character Count................................................................................................................27
Configuration Files ............................................................................................................27
Data/Parity/Stop ................................................................................................................28

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Default Gateway................................................................................................................28
Delimiter 1, Delimiter 2 and Delimiter Removal.................................................................28
Delimiter 1.............................................................................................................. 28
Delimiter 2.............................................................................................................. 28
Delimiter Removal.................................................................................................. 29
How Delimiters Work ............................................................................................. 29
DHCP ................................................................................................................................29
Firmware Version ..............................................................................................................30
Flow Control ......................................................................................................................30
Forced Transmit ................................................................................................................30
Hardware Version..............................................................................................................30
Inter-character Timeout.....................................................................................................31
IP Address.........................................................................................................................31
Link Status.........................................................................................................................34
MAC Address ....................................................................................................................34
Model.................................................................................................................................34
Network Protocols .............................................................................................................34
Network Watchdog............................................................................................................34
Paired Mode......................................................................................................................35
Password...........................................................................................................................35
Serial Interface Modes ......................................................................................................35
Serial Server Name...........................................................................................................36
Server Serial Port Number................................................................................................36
Serial Watchdog................................................................................................................36
Subnet Mask .....................................................................................................................37
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)................................................................................37
UDP (User Datagram Protocol).........................................................................................38
VCOM (Virtual COM Port).................................................................................................38
5.Upgrading the Serial Server Firmware......................................................... 39
Downloading Firmware Files.............................................................................................40
Uploading the Firmware to the Serial Server ....................................................................40
6.Diagnostics..................................................................................................... 42
Testing a Serial Server Connection...................................................................................43
Testing a Virtual COM Port ...............................................................................................44
7.Appendix A: Default Server Settings............................................................ 45
8.Appendix B: Product Specifications............................................................ 46
General Specifications............................................................................................ 46
Controls, Indicators and Connector Specifications ................................................ 47
Serial Interface Specifications ................................................................................ 48
Network Specifications............................................................................................ 49
9.Appendix C: Dimensional Diagrams ............................................................ 50
10.Appendix D: Connector Pinouts................................................................... 55
VESR901-x Serial Port Pinouts .............................................................................. 55
VESR902D-x Serial Port Pinouts............................................................................ 57
VESR902T-x Serial Port Pinouts............................................................................ 58

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Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-out ................................................................. 59

Introduction
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1. Introduction Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a VESR9xx Serial Server product! This product
has been manufactured to the highest standards of quality and performance to
ensure your complete satisfaction.
Figure 1. A VESR902T Serial Server
About VESR9xx Serial Servers
VESR9xx Serial Serversconnect serial devices (RS-232, RS-422 or RS-
485) to Ethernet networks, allowing the serial device to become a node on
the network. The serial ports can be accessed over a LAN/WAN using Direct
IP Mode, Virtual COM Port, or Paired Mode connections. VESR9xx Serial
Serversfeature 10BaseT or 100BaseTX copper network media and several
fiber optic media options, depending on the model. VESR92x serial servers
feature an additional copper Ethernet pass-through port. VESR9xx Serial
Servers are built for use in industrial environments, featuring an IP30
approved slim line DIN rail mountable case. They operate from a range of
DC power supply voltages and feature pluggable terminal block power
connectors.

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VESR9xx Serial Server Model Numbering
VESR9xx Serial Server are a growing family of products. Models are
available with one or two serial connections and one or two Ethernet
connections. Network connection options include 10BaseT/100BaseTX
copper or several different fiber optic options (on models with a pass-through
port, the pass-through port is copper). The following diagram shows the
model numbering scheme:
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List of VESR9xx Serial Server Models
The following table lists the various VESR9xx Serial Server models
available.
Model Number Features
VESR901 Vlinx , 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, CU ETHERNET
VESR901-SC Vlinx , 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, SC
VESR901-SC40 Vlinx , 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, SC, 40KM
VESR901-SC80 Vlinx , 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, SC, 80KM
VESR901-ST Vlinx , 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, ST
VESR901-ST40 Vlinx , 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, ST, 40KM
VESR901-ST80 Vlinx , 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, ST, 80KM
VESR901-MC Vlinx , 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, MULTIMODE, SC
VESR901-MT Vlinx , 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, MULTIMODE, ST
VESR902D Vlinx , 2PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, CU ETHERNET
VESR902D-SC Vlinx , 2PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, SC
VESR902D-SC40 Vlinx , 2PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, SC, 40KM
VESR902D-SC80 Vlinx , 2PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, SC, 80KM
VESR902D-ST Vlinx , 2PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, ST
VESR902D-ST40 Vlinx , 2PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, ST, 40KM
VESR902D-ST80 Vlinx , 2PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, ST, 80KM
VESR902D-MC Vlinx , 2PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, MULTIMODE, SC
VESR902D-MT Vlinx , 2PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, MULTIMODE, ST
VESR902T Vlinx , 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, CU ETHERNET
VESR902T-SC Vlinx , 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, SC
VESR902T-SC40 Vlinx , 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, SC, 40KM
VESR902T-SC80 Vlinx , 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, SC, 80KM
VESR902T-ST Vlinx , 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, ST
VESR902T-ST40 Vlinx , 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, ST, 40KM
VESR902T-ST80 Vlinx , 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, ST, 80KM
VESR902T-MC Vlinx , 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, MULTIMODE, SC
VESR902T-MT Vlinx , 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, MULTIMODE, ST
VESR921 VLINX, 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, 2 CU ETHERNET
VESR921-MC VLINX, 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, MULTI, SC, CU
VESR921-MT VLINX, 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, MULTI, ST, CU

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Model Number Features
VESR921-SC VLINX, 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, SC, CU
VESR921-SC40 VLINX, 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, SC, 40KM, CU
VESR921-SC80 VLINX, 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, SC, 80KM, CU
VESR921-ST VLINX, 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, ST, CU
VESR921-ST40 VLINX, 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, ST, 40KM, CU
VESR921-ST80 VLINX, 1PORT, DB9, ESS, DIN, FIBER, ST, 80KM, CU
VESR922T VLINX, 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, 2 CU ETHERNET
VESR922T-MC VLINX, 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, MULTI, SC, CU
VESR922T-MT VLINX, 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, MULTI, ST, CU
VESR922T-SC VLINX, 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, SC, CU
VESR922T-SC40 VLINX, 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, SC, 40KM, CU
VESR922T-SC80 VLINX, 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, SC, 80KM, CU
VESR922T-ST VLINX, 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, ST, CU
VESR922T-ST40 VLINX, 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, ST, 40KM, CU
VESR922T-ST80 VLINX, 2PORT, TB, ESS, DIN, FIBER, ST, 80KM, CU

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VESR9xx Serial Server Features
Three series models
•VESR9x1-x (single serial port)
•VESR9x2D-x (two serial ports with DB9M)
•VESR9x2T-x (two serial ports with pluggable terminal blocks)
Fiber models available for each of the above series
Ethernet pass through ports are available on VESR92x series models.
Multi-interface serial ports
DB-9M and pluggable terminal block serial port connector options
All ports are software selectable as RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 2- and 4-wire
Configuration can be done via network or direct serial connection
Slim line DIN rail mountable case
Accepts DC power over a wide voltage range
10/100 Mbps Ethernet with Auto Selection
LAN and WAN Communications
TCP Client or Server, or UDP operation - configurable
Virtual COM port and Paired Mode capabilities
Firmware Upload for future revisions/upgrades
Software Support - Windows 2000, XP (32/64 bit), 2003 Server (32/64 bit), Vista
(32/64 bit), 2008 Server (32/64 bit), Windows 7 (32/64 bit)
Configuration of Ethernet and serial port settings using Vlinx Manager software
Vlinx Manager Configuration Software
Vlinx Manager configuration software enables you to find connected serial
servers, configure them, upgrade serial server firmware, and save/load
configuration files. It features a graphical user interface (GUI) that is
convenient and easy to use. The software also makes it easy to add and
remove virtual COM ports on your computer.

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2. VESR9xx Serial Server Hardware VESR9xx Serial Server Hardware
VESR9xx Serial Servers are enclosed in DIN rail mountable enclosures and
feature LED indicators, power, Ethernet and serial connectors and a recessed
Mode switch.
Package Checklist
VESR9xx Serial Servers are shipped with the following items included:
VESR9xx Serial Server Module
Quick Start Guide
CD with User Manual, Quick Start Guide and firmware
VESR9xx Serial Server Enclosures and Mounting
All VESR9xx Serial Server models are built into similar enclosures. Modules
are DIN rail mountable.
Figure 2. Front View of the VESR922T and VESR902T Serial Server

Hardware
LED Indicators(VESR90x)
VESR9xx Serial Servers have three LED indicators: a Link LED, a Ready
LED and two Serial Port LEDs.
Figure 3. LEDs on 1 and 2 Port Serial Servers
Link LED
The Link LED illuminates (green) if the Ethernet connection is operating in
100BaseTX mode. The LED is off if the mode is 10BaseT. When the LED is
blinking it indicates that there is data traffic on the Ethernet link.
Ready LED
The Ready LED (green) blinks once per second if the system is operating
correctly. If the LED is off, it indicates the system is not operating correctly.
Serial Port LEDs
VESR901-x serial servers feature one serial port. VESR902D,and
VESR902T-x serial servers feature two serial ports. Each serial port has an
associated LED. Serial Port LEDs blink (green) when data is being
transmitted or received on the serial port. When the LED is On it indicates
the serial port is open.
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LED Indicators (VESR92x)
VESR92x Serial Servers have four LED indicators: E1 and E2 LEDs, a
Ready LED and two Serial Port LEDs.
Figure 4. LEDs on 1 and 2 Port Serial Servers
E1 and E2 LEDs
The E1 and E2 LEDs illuminate (green) if the Ethernet connection is
operating in 100BaseTX mode. The LEDs are off if the mode is 10BaseT.
When the LED is blinking it indicates that there is data traffic on the Ethernet
link.
Ready LED
The Ready LED (green) blinks once per second if the system is operating
correctly. If the LED is off, it indicates the system is not operating correctly.
Serial Port LEDs
VESR921-x serial servers feature one serial port. VESR922x, serial servers
feature two serial ports. Each serial port has an associated LED. Serial Port
LEDs blink (green) when data is being transmitted or received on the serial
port. When the LED is On it indicates the serial port is open.
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Mode Switch
A recessed momentary reset switch is located on the top of the enclosure. To
activate the switch, insert a small plastic tool through the hole in the
enclosure and press lightly.
Figure 5. Top View of the Serial Server
The Mode switch can be used to:
Initiate a Hardware Reset
Enter Console Mode
Reload factory defaults
Note: Refer to Section 3. Serial Server Setup and Connections for more information on using
the Mode switch.
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Hardware
Ethernet Connector
Serial server models using 10BaseT/100BaseTX network connections use an
RJ45 receptacle. The serial server is connected to a standard Ethernet
network drop using a straight-through RJ45 (male) Ethernet cable.
VESR92x models feature a second RJ45 receptacle which acts an Ethernet
pass-through connection. This connection functions similar to an Ethernet
switch and allows the connection of other devices to the network.
Figure 6. Ethernet Connector
Note: Refer to Appendix D for connection pin-outs.
Fiber Optic Connectors
Serial server models using fiber Optic network connections use either SC or
ST connectors, depending on the specific model.
Figure 7. SC and ST Fiber Optic Cable Connectors
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Hardware
Serial Port Connectors
VESRxx Serial Servers use three serial port connector configurations,
depending on the model:
VESR901-x serial servers feature one serial port and use a DB-9M connector for RS-
232 and a five-position removable terminal block for RS-422 and RS-485
connections.
VESR902D-x serial servers feature two serial ports, both using DB-9M connectors for
RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 connections.
VESR902T-x serial servers feature two serial ports, both using five-position
removable terminal blocks for RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 connections.
Figure 8. DB-9 Female Serial Port Connector with Pinout
Figure 9. Five-Position Pluggable Terminal Blocks
Note: Refer to Appendix D for connection pin-outs.
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Hardware
Power Connector
The power connector is a 5.08 mm 2-position pluggable terminal block.
Figure 10. Power Connection
Mounting Hardware
VESR9xx Serial Server modules can be DIN rail mounted. The DIN
mounting clip and spring is included on each module.
Figure 11. DIN Clip on a Serial Server Module
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