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Introduction

Manual Documentation Number: ESP904-0504

Chapter 1

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Install Virtual COM Ports on PC

Step 1: From the

Windows Start

menu, run the

Install Virtual COM Ports

utility included with the VLINX software,

Step 2: Search for all servers on the network

Step 3: Select the first port (4000) and map it to an unused COM port (e.g.

Port 15). Configure it for TCP protocol and the appropriate IP
address (determined in the last section).

Figure 5. Configuring the Virtual COM Port

Check Communications

Step 1: From the

Windows Start

menu, run

HyperTerminal

Step 2: Configure

HyperTerminal

to connect using the COM port

configured in the last section (e.g. Port 15).

Step 3: Set

Baud Rate

,

Data/Parity/Stop

, and

Flow Control

to match the

configuration of the serial device connected to the ESP904 serial
port.

Step 4: Communications with the serial device should now be operational.

Introduction

8

Chapter 1

Manual Documentation Number: ESP904-0504

B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com

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ESP904 Technical Data

Hardware and
Included
Accessories

ESP904 Serial Server module
Power Supply
:

12 VDC/1A (tip positive/sleeve negative)

Power Plug:

(Area Dependent: North America 120VAC/60Hz,
Europe/United Kingdom 220/240VAC/50Hz)

Manual:

Paper copy of this manual, PDF available

CD-ROM disc:

VLINX ESP Manager and Virtual COM Driver
software for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0

Dimensions

ESP904:

4.5 x 7.3 x 1.1 in (11.4 x 18.5 x 2.9 cm)

Power &
Environment

Power
Requirements:

12 VDC @ 500 mA

Operating
Temperature:

0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)

Storage
Temperature:

−20 to 60 °C (−4 to 140 °F)

Humidity:

0 – 90% non-condensing

Approvals:

CE, FCC

Indicators

Power:

Red LED

Link:

Yellow or green LED (10BaseT or 100 BaseTX)

Ready:

Flashing green LED

Serial Ports (4): Flashing green LED when data present (see Ch. 2)

Connectors

Ethernet:

Single RJ-45 female

Serial:

Four - 9 pin D-type male (DB-9M) DTE (all ports
are software selectable as RS-232, 422, or 485)

DC Power:

Ultra-miniature phone jack (2.5mm), Tip (+),
Sleeve (−)

Serial Interfaces

RS-232(DTE):

TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, GND

RS-422:

TXDB(+), TXDA(−), RXDB(+), RXDA(−),
RTS(+), RTS(−), CTS(+), CTS(−) and GND

RS-485:

Data B (+), Data A (–) and GND

Baud Rate:

110 bps to 230.4 k bps

Parity:

None, even, odd

Data Bits:

7 or 8

Stop Bits:

1 or 2

Optional
Accessories

232NM9 Null Modem Crossover Cable for DTE to DTE connection
DRAD35 DIN Rail mounting clips for 35mm DIN Rail
ERS35 one-meter length of steel 35mm DIN Rail

Memory

Serial Memory: 8K bytes per port

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