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    SDSFE31xx-100 RS-232-to-100Base-FX Industrial Device Server Manual 33367 Rev A[...]

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    Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1 312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 i Table of Contents FCC warning .................................................................................................................... .......................... v CE Mark ...................................................................[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 ii Section III .................................................................................................................... ........................................... 21 Operations .......................[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 iii Section V: ..................................................................................................................... .......................................... 57 Troubles hootin g .................[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 iv Intentionally Blank[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 v Trademark, copyright, an d product classification information Trademark All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright restrictions © 2006 Transition Networks: Al[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 vi About this product and manual Device server The SDSFE31XX-100 Industrial Device Server design provides a DB-9 (RS-232) connection over fiber cables, where the connecting device has an RS-232 interface. The Devi[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 vii About this product and manual, continued Box contents The box should include the following: • One RS-232-to-100Base-FX Industrial Device Server • DIN Rail Kit • Fiber protective port caps • User manual [...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 viii Cautions and warnings Cautions and warnings Make sure that you read and understand a ll content identified by these two symbols: Cautions and warnings appear here and throughout thi s manual where appropriate[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 ix Cautions and warnings, continued CAUTION When connecting DC power wires to the terminal-block plug, pay close attention to the polarity markings shown near the terminal block of the Device Server. Failure to obs[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 x Intentionally Blank[...]

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    Section I SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page General description 2 SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial part num bers 3 Physical description 4[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 2 General description Overview The SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server features complete Ethernet and TCP/IP network support that allows de vices in industry with RS-232 connectors , (milling machines, measurem[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 3 SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial part numbers Standard models The part numbers shown in Table 1 pe rform as described in this manual. Table 1: SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Part Numbers Part Number Port 1: DB-9 Port 2: Fiber [...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 4 Physical description Device server parts and functions Figures 1 and 2 identify the SDSFE31xx-100 In dustrial Device Server parts and functions. Figure 1: SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server (Front View) Cont[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 5 Physical description, continued Device server parts and functions (continued) Figure 2: SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server (Top and Back Views) 10. Terminal Bock 11. Grounding Screw 12. DIP Switches 13. Alarm[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 6 Intentionally Blank[...]

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    Section II Installation In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page Device Server mounting location 8 DIN rail clip and DIN rail mounting 9 Grounding the Device Server 11 Connecting power to the Device Server 12 Connecting an alarm fixture 15 Connecting fiber cables 17 Connecting DB-9 cable 18 DIP switches 19[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 8 Device Service mounting location Installation considerations The location selected to install the Device Server can greatly affect its performance. When selecting a site, consider the following: • Install the [...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 9 DIN rail clip and DIN rail mounting Mounting the DIN rail clip The aluminum DIN Rail Clip should already be mounted to the back panel of the Device Server. If you need to attach the DIN Rail Clip, position the st[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 10 DIN rail clip and DIN rail mounting, continued Mounting the device server To mount the Device Server to the DIN rail, see Figure 4 and do the following: Step Action 1. Align and then position DIN-Rail-clip spri[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 11 Grounding the Device Server WARNING Be sure to disconnect power before installing and wiring the Device Server. Failure to observe this warning could result in an electrical shock. Wiring considerations The foll[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 12 Connecting power to the Device Server Redundant power Dual (redundant) power inputs can be connected simultaneously to live DC power sources. See Figure 6. If one power source fails, the other live source acts [...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 13 Connecting power to the Device Server, continued CAUTION When connecting DC power wires to the terminal-block plug, pay close attention to the polarity markings shown near the terminal block of the Device Server[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 14 Connecting power to the Device Server, continued Terminal-block plug wiring (continued) Step Action 6. Insert the terminal-block plug into th e Device Server’s terminal block, as shown in Figure 8. Figure 8: [...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 15 Connecting an alarm fixture Alarm relay The Device Server has contacts for connecti ng an external alarm fixture. Located on the green terminal block on the top panel, the relay has normally open contacts that c[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 16 Connecting an alarm fixture, continued Fault indications Wire the relay contacts to any warning light or audible alarm in the factory or control room. Then when a fault occurs, the relay contacts close, sending[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 17 Connecting fiber cables Fiber cable installation When connecting fiber cables to the 100BASE-FX port on the Device Server, make sure the correct type is used: ST or SC. To install the fiber cables, do the follow[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 18 Connecting DB-9 cable DB-9 cable configuration Depending on the equipment type, data term inal equipment (DTE) or data communication equipment (DCE), use a null m odem (crossover) or straight-through cable. See[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 19 DIP Switches DIP switch position descriptions The Device Server features four DIP switches on the top panel that set the responds for the alarm in case of power loss or link failure. Figure 14 shows the DIP swit[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 20 Intentionally Blank[...]

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    Section III Operations In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) 22 Device Server configuration 23 Configuration software 25[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 22 Light emitting diodes (LEDs) LEDs The Device Server has LED indicators locat ed on its front panel. The LEDs present at-a-glance network status, and provide r eal-time connectivity information. Figure 15 shows [...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 23 Device Server configuration Introduction Use a web browser to configure the Device Server. You can set the TCP/IP configuration for the device to monitor and m anage attached Serial Devices via Serial IP Redirec[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 24 Device Server configuration, continued Web access (continued) Figure 17: Main Menu Screen[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 25 Configuration software Expanded software tree On the left side of the GUI screen, under the Transition logo, are five menu items: • System Details • Configuration • Mgmt Config • SNMP • System Restart [...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 26 Configuration software, continued Systems details menu options Click the Systems Details link to show its two submenu opti ons: • System Info • Master Info System information submenu Click the “system inf[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 27 Configuration software, continued Configuration menu options Click the Configuration link to show its two submenu options: • Serial Port Config • Serial Connect Status Serial port config submenu Click the ?[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 28 Configuration software, continued Serial port config submenu (continued) Submenu Item Description Server/Client Type Defines whether the Device Server is acting as a server or a client. In Device Server Mode, t[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 29 Configuration software, continued Serial port config submenu (continued) Submenu Item Description DS/CR Modes (continued) Converter Mode (CR) is used for serial tunneling across an Ethernet network between two s[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 30 Configuration software, continued Serial connect status submenu Click the “serial connect status ” link to launch the Device Server serial connection status submenu. See Figure 24. Figure 24: RS-232 Port Co[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 31 Configuration software, continued Mgmt config menu options Click the Mgmt config link to show its four submenu optio ns: • User Config • Firmware Download • Configuration File • SNMP Config User config s[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 32 Configuration software, continued Firmware download submenu Click the “firmware download ” link to launch the Device Server firmware download submenu. You can upgrade the firmware (FW) via HTTP or TFTP. See[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 33 Configuration software, continued FW upgrade via HTTP (continued) Step Action 2. Click the OPEN button on the choose file dialog box to populate th e file name field with the firmware-upgrade address, as shown i[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 34 Configuration software, continued FW upgrade via HTTP (continued) When the firmware upgrade is complete, the index page (system information) will appear, as shown in Figure 30. Figure 30: Index Page (System inf[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 35 Configuration software, continued FW upgrade via TFTP (continued) Step Action 3. Click the START UPGRADE BY TFTP button to start downloading the firmware, and a system upgrade timeout display will appear as show[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 36 Configuration software, continued Configuration file submenu Click the “configuration file ” link to show the Device Server system backup submenu, shown in Figure 34. Figure 34: Configuration System Backup [...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 37 Configuration software, continued Configuration file restore To Restore the backup configuration file, do the following: Step Action 1. Enter the file name or click the BROWSE button to locate the file. See Figu[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 38 Configuration software, continued SNMP configuration menu Click the SNMP config link to show its two submenus: • SNMP Communities • IP Trap Manager SNMP communities submenu Click the “SNMP Communities ”[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 39 Configuration software, continued IP trap manager submenu Click the “IP Trap Manager ” link to launch the IP Trap ma nager submenu option, shown in Figure 40. Figure 40: IP Trap Manager Option display Table [...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 40 Configuration software, continued IP trap manager submenu (continued) You can configure up to five management st ations to receive authentication failure messages or other trap messages from the Device Server. [...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 41 Configuration software, continued System restore submenu Click the System Restart link to show the Restart submenu options: • System Restore • Reset Note : You can “restore” or “reset” the Device Ser[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 42 Intentionally Blank[...]

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    Section IV Serial IP Redirector Software In the section This are the topics: Topic See Page Serial IP redirector software description 44 Getting started and software pre- installation considerations 45 Installing IP redirector software 46 Upgrading the software 50 Creating virtual COM ports 51[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 44 Serial IP redirect software description COM port usage The Serial/IP Redirector Software adds "virtual" COM ports to Windows operating systems. Similar to regular COM ports that allow PC applications [...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 45 Getting started and software pr e-installations considerations Pre-installation considerations Supported platforms: • Intel-compatible PCs with 32-bit Pentium-class processor • At least 4 megabytes free spac[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 46 Installing serial IP redirector software Software installation To install the software, do the following: Step Action 1. Login as a user with administrator privileges. 2. Quit all Windows programs using COM por[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 47 Installing serial IP redirector software, continued Step Action 6. Click the AGREE radio button. 7. Click the NEXT button and the “destination folder” will appear as shown in Figure 46. Figure 46: Software D[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 48 Installing serial IP redirector software, continued Figure 47: Select Features Dialog Box On the select features dialog box, you can select how much of the software you want to load on the PC/Laptop (disk space[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 49 Installing serial IP redirector software, continued Figure 49: Ready to Install Application Dialog Box Step Action 11. Click the view release notes check box, if not selected. 12. Click the NEXT button to instal[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 50 Upgrading serial IP redirector software Software upgrades If you are installing a software upgrades, please note: • The existing software must be the same major version (version 4) . • The setup program wil[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 51 Creating virtual COM ports Control panel After loading the software, the Serial IP Control Panel dialog box will appear, as shown in Figure 53. Figure 53: Serial IP Control Panel Dialog Box Use the “control pa[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 52 Creating virtual COM ports, continued Virtual COM port creation Alternatively, you can edit the COM port ranges directly. Use individual COM port numbers (such as 4, 5, 7) a nd/or ranges of numbers (such as 11-[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 53 Creating virtual COM ports, continued Step Action 4. On the Serial IP Control Panel, enter the IP address and port number of the Device Server. See Figure 55. 5. Check “user credentials” and select “use cr[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 54 Creating virtual COM ports, continued Step Action 7. Click the CONFIGURATION WIZARD button to bring up the “configuration wizard,” shown in Figure 56. Figure 56: COM Port 7 Configuration Wizard 8. If any of[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 55 Creating virtual COM ports, continued If the wizard fails The wizard indicates errors in the status pane l, with error details appearing in the log panel. In the case of an error, do the following before re-runn[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 56 Creating virtual COM ports, continued If the wizard is successful (continued) Step Action 5. Click the USER SETTING button on the wizard to return to the control panel. 6. Once the link is established, you can [...]

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    Section V: Troubleshooting Introduction This section provides basic troubleshooting information for t he Device Server via a problem and corrective action table. The problems are stated in the problem colum n and the action(s) to take for the problem is stated in the corrective action column. If the corrective measures listed do not correct the pro[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 58 Troubleshooting problem and corrective action table Problem Potential Cause Potential Solution • Is the wired terminal-block plug inserted into the Device Server? • Wire and insert the terminal-block plug i[...]

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    Section VI: Cable Specifications Introduction This section provides copper and fiber cable specifications. In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page DB-9 (RS-232) serial cable specifications 60 Fiber cable and optic specifications 61[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 60 Copper DB-9 (RS-232) serial cable specifications What is RS-232 (DB-9)? RS-232 is a serial device control protocol that provides an interface between Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) and Data Communications Equipm[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 61 Fiber cable and optic specifications Fiber cable characteristics Cable physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications. Parameter Specification Bit Error Rate: <10 -9 Single mode fib[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 62 Intentionally Blank[...]

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    Section VII: Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Introduction This section explains how to contact Trans ition Networks via Phone, fax, em ail, and direct mail. It also explains: • What the warranty covers • Who to contact to return product • How and where to return the product In this section These are the topics: Topic See Pa[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 64 Contact us Technical support Technical Support is available 24 hours a day. United States: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Live Web chat Chat live via the Web with a Transition Networks Technica[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 65 Conformity declaration Declaration of Conformity Name of Mfg: Transition s Networks 6427 City West Parkway, Min neapolis MN 55 344 U.S.A. Model: SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Part Numbers: SDSFE3111-100[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 66 Warranty Limited lifetime warranty Effective for products shipped May 1, 1999 and After. Every Transition Networks’ labeled product purchased after May 1, 1999 will be free from defects in material and workma[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 67 Warranty, continued How and where to send the returns Send the defective product postage and insurance prepaid to the following address: CSI Material Management Center c/o Transition Networks 6103 Blue Circle Dr[...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 68 Compliance information Compliances CISPR22/EN5022 Class A + EN55024; EN60950 Class A; FCC Class A; CE Mark FCC Regulations This equipment has been tested and foun d to comply with the limits for a Class A digit[...]

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    SDSFE31xx-100 Industrial Device Server Transition Networks 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 69 Compliance information, continued European Regulations, (continued) In accordance with European Un ion Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 Januar y 2003, Transition Networks [...]

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    Transition Networks SDSFE3 1xx-100 Industrial Device Server 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260- 1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 70 Intentionally Blank[...]

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    Appendix A: Technical Specification SDSFES31xx-100 specifications, notices, and warnings Parameter Description Standards IEEE 802.3 (100BASE-FX/ Fast Ethernet) EIA/TIA RS-232 EIA/TIA-574 Regulatory Compliance for Emission FCC Part 15 of Class A & CE approved Ports 1x fiber single mode/multi-mode 1x 9-pin serial connector; D-sub, male Max Distan[...]

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