Page 2 - Table Of Contents
ii Table Of Contents Ethernet to Serial Converter ...........................................................................................................................1 System Specification ...........................................................................................................
Page 3 - ESC; Ethernet to Serial Converter; Description and Use; System Specification; Installation and Setup; Controller Setup
1 ESC Ethernet to Serial Converter Description and Use The ESC is an Ethernet-RS232 adapter that lets you plug TigerStop into an ethernet network , eliminating the need for a serial port on your computer or a short haul modem, and permitting communication with TigerStop across your network. Fig. 1 S...
Page 4 - ESC Hardware Setup
Data Downloading Hardware 2 2. Enter the factory password and press . 3. The Service Menu will display the first six options. Version 3.1 displays only 4 options. Version 3.5 and later displays 6 options on the first screen. 4. Press to select the Baud Rate parameter. The top line of the screen disp...
Page 5 - Computer Setup; Maintenance; See also; ESC Troubleshooting
Ethernet to Serial Converter 3 Continue by turning to the following topics: 1. Install the Ethernet Device Installer 2. Run the Ethernet Device Installer Computer Setup Install and run The Ethernet Redirector Maintenance The ESC should never need any maintenance. If a problem does develop, pulling o...
Page 6 - Ethernet Device Installer; To use the ESC
4 Ethernet Device Installer Fig. 1 To use the ESC Ethernet-to-Serial Converter, some software on the accompanying CD (CD-UDS-04A) must first be installed and run on your computer. The ESC comes with a Quick Start Guide from Lantronix (Fig. 1) and a CD (Fig. 2). Everything you need to know about the ...
Page 8 - Run Ethernet Device Installer
Data Downloading Hardware 6 Fig. 7 7. Click Close. Run Ethernet Device Installer
Page 9 - Assign the IP Address and Network Class.
7 Run Ethernet Device Installer Assign the IP Address and Network Class. 1. Click the START button on the task bar and select All Programs > Lantronix > DeviceInstaller > DeviceInstaller (Fig. 1). Fig. 1 The DeviceInstaller 3.6 window (Fig. 2) will appear. Fig. 2 2. Click Search. DeviceInst...
Page 11 - Configure the Ethernet Adaptor.
Run Ethernet Device Installer 9 Fig. 6 6. Click Assign. The new address will be saved, and the Ethernet adaptor will be rebooted (Fig. 7). Fig. 7 7. Click Finish. Configure the Ethernet Adaptor. 1. Click the START button on the task bar and select All Programs > Lantronix > DeviceInstaller >...
Page 14 - The Ethernet Redirector
Data Downloading Hardware 12 Fig. 14 7. Click Apply. The program should now update the settings and reboot the device. When in use, both ports should have a baud rate matching the controller baud setting, 115200. (The factory default is 9600.) Also be sure that Data bits = 8, Parity = None, Stop bit...
Page 15 - Install the Redirector from the CD.
13 The Ethernet Redirector Install the Redirector from the CD. 1. Choose the destination folder (Fig. 1) for the Redirector. Fig. 1 2. Click Next. Fig. 2 3. Click Next.
Page 16 - Launch the Redirector.
Data Downloading Hardware 14 Fig. 3 4. Click Finish to complete the install. Launch the Redirector. Fig. 4 1. Open the Com Port Redirector and set up the virtual com ports. 2. Click the Com Setup button (Fig. 4). 3. Check the box next to the first two Com labels. This is usually Com3 and Com4, so th...
Page 18 - Follow these steps in case of a communications failure:; Confirm Hardware Connections; Confirm Software Settings; Important Notices
16 ESC Troubleshooting Follow these steps in case of a communications failure: 1. Confirm hardware connections 2. Confirm software settings 3. Contact TigerStop Customer Support Confirm Hardware Connections The first step in troubleshooting almost any type of technical failure is to check the physic...
Page 19 - SX; Serial Extender; Components included in the SX; Serial Extender Hook Up
17 SX Serial Extender Description and Use The Serial Extender allows your computer to communicate with your Level 2 (or higher) TigerStop when the total cable distance is up to 1000 feet (Fig. 1). You should use an SX when your TigerStop is separated from your computer by at least 75 feet. A CAT-5 c...