Technical data

Using ESP Manager
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The ESP Manager software allows:
• Searching for servers connected to the network
• Displaying and changing the configuration of those servers
• Installing virtual COM ports on a computer
• Displaying and configuring virtual COM ports
• Uninstalling virtual COM ports on a computer
• Upgrading the Serial Server firmware
• Monitoring Port Status
• Saving and Loading Configuration Files
Hardware Setup
Step 1: Connect the Serial Server to the LAN or to a computer Ethernet
port. Set the Run/Console DIP switch on the Serial Server to the
Run position
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ESR902
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Figure 19. Ethernet Connection via a LAN
Manual Documentation Number: ESR90x-1705m Chapter 4 23
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Using ESP Manager
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ESR902
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Figure 20. Direct Ethernet Connection using a Crossover Cable
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Step 2: Apply power. The red Power indicator will light, the Link indicator
lights when an Ethernet connection is made, and the Ready indicator
will flash.
Software Setup
Step 3. To run the ESP Manager, from the Windows Desktop click:
Start → Programs → B&B Electronics → VLINX → ESR Servers
→ VLINX ESP Manager
As soon as the
ESP Manager opens it will initiate Searching
Server
and after a few seconds the Serial Server List will display
all (ESP90x and ESR90x) Serial Servers on the network.
24 Chapter 4 Manual Documentation Number ESR90x-1705m
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax [phone] – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph [phone] – Fax [phone] – www.bb-europe.com