B&B Electronics RS-485 User Manual

Manual Documentation Number: ESP901-902_4105m
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International Headquarters
B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc.
707 Dayton Road
Ottawa, IL 61350 USA
Phone (815) 433-5100 -- General Fax (815) 433-5105
Website: www.bb-elec.com
Sales e-mail: orders@bb-elec.com
-- Fax (815) 433-5109
Technical Support e-mail: support@bb.elec.com
-- Fax (815) 433-5104
European Headquarters
B&B Electronics Ltd.
Westlink Commercial Park
Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland
Phone +353 91-792444 -- Fax +353 91-792445
Website: www.bb-europe.com
Sales e-mail: sales@bb-europe.com
Technical Support e-mail: support@bb-europe.com
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B&B Electronics RS-485 Specifications

General

Brand	B&B Electronics
Model	RS-485
Category	Server
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Communication Modes

Explains Direct IP, Virtual COM, and Paired modes for serial communication over LAN/WAN.

Serial Server Quick Start Guide

Provides a step-by-step guide for basic hardware setup and configuration.

Software Installation

Instructions for installing the VLINX ESP Manager and Virtual COM Port software.

Install Virtual COM Ports on PC

Guides on installing virtual COM ports for Windows.

Chapter 2: Making the Hardware Connections

Serial Server/Port Operational Modes

Outlines modes like Console, Upgrade, Default, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485.

Serial Server Serial Port Connector Pin-outs

Provides pin-out details for RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 connections.

Chapter 3: Installing the VLINX ESP Software

Opening the ESP Manager

Steps to launch and start the ESP Manager software.

Chapter 4: Using ESP Manager

Software Setup

Instructions for launching and using the ESP Manager software.

Search for Servers

Detailed steps to initiate a server search.

Configure Server Properties

Steps to open and modify server configuration settings.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Serial Server Properties

Description of the Server Properties

Explains the various configuration parameters available for the Serial Server.

IP Address

Setting and confirming the IP address for network access.

Baud Rate

Data/Parity/Stop

Flow Control

TCP/UDP Protocol

Serial Port Mode

Update/Save

Saving configuration changes for the Serial Server.

Chapter 6: Installing Virtual COM Ports

Virtual COM Port Installation

Matching the Serial Server and Virtual COM Port Settings

Chapter 8: Upgrading the Serial Server Firmware

Upgrading Via ESP Manager

Chapter 9: Using Console Mode

Console Mode Setup

Chapter 10: Using the Web Server

Setting Server Properties

Chapter 11: Using Telnet

Configuration Using Telnet

Appendix A: RS-232 Connections

Serial Server DB-9 Pin-outs in RS-232 Mode

RS-232 Crossover (null modem) Cable Connections