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Black Box LES301A User Manual

Black Box LES301A
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LES301A user manual
BL A C K B OX
®
Access a serial RS-232 or RS-422/485 device over a
10- or 100-Mbps network.
• Remotely monitor, manage, and control an industrial device in the field.
Easy to configure through a Web browser, serial console, Telnet
or Windows
®
utility.
1-Port 10/100 Device Server, RS-232/422/485, DB9 M
LES301A
LES301A-KIT
LES301AE-KIT
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Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
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Black Box LES301A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBlack Box
ModelLES301A
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Specifications

Hardware Specifications

Details the physical and electrical characteristics of the device, including CPU, memory, and connectors.

Software Specifications

Outlines the software capabilities, protocols supported, and buffer sizes for network and serial communication.

DB9 Pin Assignments

Lists the pinout configuration for the DB9 serial connector for different communication standards.

Ethernet Port (RJ-45)

Describes the RJ-45 connector pin assignments for Ethernet connectivity, including 568A/B standards.

Overview

Introduction

Provides a general introduction to the LES301A Ethernet Serial Server and its function.

Hardware Description

Details the physical components of the LES301A, including ports, buttons, and mounting features.

Application Connectivity

Explains different network modes like TCP Server, TCP Client, and UDP for serial device communication.

Hardware Setup

LED Indicators

Explains the meaning of the status indicators (LEDs) on the LES301A for LAN, COM, and RUN states.

Installation Procedures

Provides step-by-step instructions for physically installing and connecting the LES301A device.

Software Setup

Configuration by SerialManager

Guides users on configuring network parameters like IP addresses using the SerialManager utility.

Configuration by Telnet Utility

Details how to access and configure the device settings through a Telnet command-line interface.

Configuration Using Web Browser

Explains how to use a web browser to access and configure the device's network and COM port settings.

IP Address Assignment via ARP

Describes the process of assigning a static IP address to the LES301A using the ARP command.

Virtual COM Usage

Virtual COM Driver Setup

Covers the requirements and steps for installing and setting up the Virtual COM driver on a PC.

Virtual COM Communication

Explains how to enable and use Virtual COM communication modes on the LES301A via Web or Telnet.

Configuring Virtual COM Ports

Details the process of configuring individual virtual COM ports using the Serial/IP Control Panel.

SNMP Setup

SNMP Network Management

Discusses using SNMP for network management and collecting LES301A information.

Using NetworkView Example

Demonstrates how to use the NetworkView tool to discover and manage the LES301A on the network.

Application Development

System Preparation

Outlines the prerequisites for developing host applications that interact with the LES301A.

Sample Program Execution

Guides on running sample programs (TCPTEST) in Visual Basic and Visual C++ for testing.

Diagnostics

TCP/IP Ping Command

Explains how to use the ping command to check the LES301A's network availability and responsiveness.

SerialManager Utility for Diagnostics

Describes using the SerialManager utility to check the status and version information of the LES301A.

Sample Program Testing

Suggests using provided sample programs (TCPTEST.exe) to verify the LES301A's operational status.

Firmware Upgrade

Upgrade Procedures

Provides step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing new firmware onto the LES301A.

Critical Upgrade Issues

Highlights important considerations and potential issues during the firmware upgrading process.

Upgrade Error Messages

Lists common error causes and their corresponding messages encountered during firmware upgrades.

System Firmware Management

Disable System Firmware

Explains the procedure to disable the application program firmware, typically for recovery purposes.

SerialManager Utility

C.1 Introduction and Interface

Combines introduction and interface overview of the SerialManager utility for device management.

C.3.1 Device Search

Details how to use the SerialManager to locate and search for connected network devices.

C.3.3 Configuration

Covers setting up network, SNMP, and COM port parameters via the SerialManager utility.

C.3.4 Security

Describes security features like Login, Logout, and Password Change within the SerialManager utility.

C.3.5 Virtual COM Configuration

Explains how to configure Virtual COM settings and map ports using the SerialManager utility.

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