B&B Electronics VESP211 Series - Manual - Manual (Page 8)

Section 1 - Introduction Vlinx VESR4x4 Serial Server
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VESP211 Serial Server Model Numbering
The VESP211 Serial Server family of products includes three models:
 VESP211-232, which uses a DB-9M connector and supports the RS-232
serial interface
 VESP211-485, which uses a pluggable, five-position terminal strip and
supports the RS-485 serial interface
 VESP211 which uses a DB-9M connector and supports the RS-232, RS-
422 and RS-485 serial interfaces
All models incorporate one serial connection and one Ethernet connection.
VESP211 Features
 Multi-interface serial port (VESP211)
 DB-9M serial port connector (VESP211 and VESP211-232)
 Five-position pluggable terminal strip (VESP211-485)
 Configuration can be done via network or direct serial connection
 Rugged panel mountable metal case
 Accepts 12 VDC power (power adapter included)
 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 over the network for future revisions/upgrades
 Software Support - 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.