User manual

Using ESP Manager
Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_4105m Chapter 4 21
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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 all the DIP switches on the
Serial Server to
the OFF position
Figure 19. Ethernet Connection via a LAN
Using ESP Manager
22 Chapter 4 Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_4105m
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax [phone] – www.bb-elec.com
B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Pk – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph [phone] – Fax [phone] – www.bb-europe.com
Figure 20. Direct Ethernet Connection using a Crossover Cable
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Use an Ethernet Crossover Cable if connecting directly to a computer
LAN card.
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 → ESP
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)
Serial Servers on the network.