Documentation Number pn#8906 VESR9xx-3208qsg rev000
Quick Start Guide
6
Setup Vlinx Manager Software
‰
Open Vlinx Manager: click
StartÆProgramsÆB&B
ElectronicsÆVlinxÆVlinx ManagerÆVESR
Serial Server
Vlinx VESR9xx Serial Servers
‰
The Discovery page opens
3
4
LED Status
LED
STATUS
Ready
Port 1
Blinks if system is operating correctly
On indicates serial port open, blinks when data present on
serial port
‰
‰
To configure via the network, select Network.
If you know the IP address, select The device is
at this address, and type in the address.If not,
select I don’t know the IP address of the device.
Click Connect.
Port 2
Link
Same as Port 1
(Present on 2 port units only)
On indicates Ethernet operating in 100BaseTX, blinks
when data present on Ethernet link
1
Check for All Required Hardware
‰
‰
‰
‰
‰
Vlinx VESR9xx module
This Quick Start Guide
CD with Vlinx Manager s/w and manuals
Network cable (not included)
Serial cable(s) (not included)
‰
OR…Setup the Web Interface
‰
Open a browser and type the IP address of the
serial server in the Address Bar.
Mode Switch
‰
When the serial server is found, the
Configuration window appears.
Hold in Mode switch for…
Result
2
0 to 2 seconds
2 to 10 seconds
Initiates a Hardware Reset
Enters Console Mode
Install the Hardware
More than 10 seconds
Resets to Factory Defaults
‰ Connect a 10 to 48 VDC power supply
‰ Connect the network cable from the serial server to a
network drop using a standard network cable.
VESR92x models are equipped an additional RJ45
Ethernet port. This port allows you to connect a local
Ethernet device to the network and functions like an
Ethernet switch. It does not matter which port is used
for the network connection and the local connection.
‰ Connect the serial device(s):
5
Install Vlinx Manager Software
‰
‰
Insert the included CD and it should autostart
Follow the prompts to install the Vlinx Manager
software.
Note: Be sure you have administrative rights & disable firewalls
in Windows XP and Vista.
o
RS-232 with DB9: straight-through for DCE
device, null modem for DTE device
RS-232/422/485 with terminal blocks: see
Appendix D for pinouts
o
European Headquarters +353 91 792444 Fax +353 91 792445
|