Page 3 - Copyright and Trademark; Copyright; Grid Connect
Copyright and Trademark Copyright © 2005, Grid Connect, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use, without the express written permission of Grid Connect, Inc. Grid Connect, Inc. has made ever...
Page 4 - Disclaimer and Revisions; Date; Preliminary
Disclaimer and Revisions Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user, at his or her own expense, will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. Attention: This product has been designed to comply wi...
Page 5 - Warranty; ONE YEAR; iii
Warranty Grid Connect warrants each product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR after the date of shipment. During this period, if a customer is unable to resolve a product problem with Grid Connect Technical Support, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) wil...
Page 6 - Contents; Table of Contents; iv
Contents Table of Contents 1. NET485 Overview ............................................................................................................ 1-1 1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Overview o...
Page 8 - List of Figures; vi
Contents 3.18 Defaults ........................................................................................................... 3-44 3.19 Exit Configuration Mode ................................................................................ 3-44 4. Monitoring the Network ..........................
Page 9 - List of Tables; vii
Contents List of Tables Table 1 - RS422/485 Signals ..................................................................................................2-2 Table 2 - NET485 LED Functions..........................................................................................2-3 Table 3 - Technical Sp...
Page 11 - Overview
Overview 1. NET485 Overview 1.1 Overview The NET485 product allows you to connect to an RS422 / RS485 transceiver to enable remote serial communications over long distances (up to 4,000 ft.). Using RS485 two-wire mode, you can also connect the NET485’s serial interface to multiple devices in a multi...
Page 13 - Figure 1 - RS485 Transceiver
Overview The NET485 can handle both RS485 and RS422 communications. This is done by connecting the XPort to a pair of RS485 transceivers. The following schematic demonstrates how the circuit is wired for RS422 and RS485. D R V cc 3 .3 V DE DI RO RE G ND 8 3 4 1 2 5 7 6 6 D R V cc 3 .3 V DE DI RO RE ...
Page 14 - Figure 2 - RS422 Four Wire Interface
Overview 1.3 RS422 / RS485 Network connections 1.3.1 RS422 Networks A typical RS422 application uses a four-wire interface (two twisted pairs) and a shield. RS422 networks are often used in a half-duplex mode, where a single master in a system sends a command to a slave device and the slave responds...
Page 17 - Introduction; Figure 4 - Main Features; Protocol Support; Other supported protocols include:
Introduction 2. Introduction The NET485 product allows you to connect an RS422 / RS485 transceiver to the Ethernet. Using RS485 two-wire mode, you can connect the NET485’s serial interface to multiple devices in a multi-drop network. To quickly setup the NET485, please refer to the Quick Start Guide...
Page 18 - Figure 5 - Phoenix Connector
Introduction 2.2 Serial RS422/485 Interface The table below lists the RS422/485 signals for the NET485. The RS422/485 and power interface is a 7-pin removable Phoenix connector, with two of the pins used for power. Table 1 - RS422/485 Signals NET485 Signal 7-Pin Phoenix TXDA 7 TXDB 6 RXDA 5 RXDB 4 S...
Page 19 - Ethernet Interface; The NET485 device contains the following LEDs:
Introduction 2.4 Ethernet Interface The NET485 device contains the following LEDs: • 10BaseT/100BaseTX (Bi-color, Left LED) • Full/Half Duplex (Bi-color, Right LED) LEFTLED POWERLED Figure 6 - Ethernet Jack Table 2 - NET485 LED Functions Left LED Right LED Meaning Solid Amber 10BASE-T Solid Green 10...
Page 20 - Quick Start Guide; Device Installer
Introduction 2.5 Product CD The CD sent with the NET485 contains Device Installer software and technical manuals to support the NET485. Device Installer allows for fast and easy configuration of the NET485. 1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will automatically start and display the main...
Page 21 - Additional Documentation; Title Description; This manual in PDF format.; Tech Notes
Introduction 2.6 Additional Documentation The following guides are available on the product CD. There are several other manuals on the CD, however, they do not apply to the NET485 product. Title Description File Name NET485 User Guide This manual in PDF format. NET485_UM_800240_a.pdf Device Installe...
Page 22 - Technical Specifications; Table 3 - Technical Specs; Category
Introduction 2.7 Technical Specifications Table 3 - Technical Specs The transceiver used in the NET485 is intended for balanced data transmission and complies with both EIA Standards RS-485 and RS-422. It contains a differential line driver and a differential line receiver, and is suitable for half-...
Page 23 - Device Installer; XML; If the CD does not launch automatically:
Device Installer 3. Device Installer 3.1.1 Microsoft NET Framework Microsoft .NET is the Microsoft strategy for connecting systems, information, and devices through Web services so people can collaborate and communicate more effectively. .NET technology is integrated throughout Microsoft products, p...
Page 24 - NET Framework; Figure 8 - Device Installer Dialog Box; Search; Figure 8
Device Installer 2. Click the NET485 Software button. 3. Device Installer requires Microsoft .NET Framework be installed on your system. If your system does not have this installed, click the NET Framework button to install it. 4. Click the Device Installer button. The installation wizard window dis...
Page 27 - Using Device Installer; Figure 9 – Device Installer; Device Details; tab. The current XPort configuration displays:
Device Installer 3.2 Using Device Installer Device Installer is used to locate all devices that use a Lantronix device server. The NET485 uses the XPort-03 device server. To configure the unit via a Web browser, double-click on one of the devices listed in the Device Installer window. This will disp...
Page 29 - Configuration Using Web Manager; Configuration Using Telnet; Accessing XPort Using Device Installer
Device Installer 3.3 Configuration Using Web Manager You must configure the unit so that it can communicate on a network with your serial device. For example, you must set the way the unit will respond to serial and network traffic, how it will handle serial packets, and when to start or close a con...
Page 30 - Network Configuration; The unit’s network values display when you select; from the main menu. The following sections; Automatic IP Address Configuration; To assign an IP address automatically:; Network; BOOTP
Device Installer 3.4 Network Configuration The unit’s network values display when you select Network from the main menu. The following sections describe the configurable parameters on the Network Settings page. 3.4.1 Automatic IP Address Configuration An IP address can be assigned automatically. You...
Page 31 - assignment method will then be ARP or serial port.; IP Address; You must specify the speed and direction of data transmission.; Auto Negotiate
Device Installer Note: Disabling BOOTP, DHCP, and AutoIP (all three checkboxes) is not advised as the only available IP assignment method will then be ARP or serial port. 4. When you are finished, click the OK button. 5. On the main menu, click Apply Settings. 3.4.2 Static IP Address Configuration Y...
Page 32 - Server Configuration; The unit’s server values display when you select; from the main menu. The following sections describe; Server; Configure or modify the following fields:; OK
Device Installer 3.5 Server Configuration The unit’s server values display when you select Server from the main menu. The following sections describe the configurable parameters on the Server Settings page. To configure the XPort’s device server settings: 1. On the main menu, click Server . 2. Confi...
Page 33 - Host List Configuration; To configure the XPort’s host list:; Enter or modify the following fields:; Retry Settings; Retry Counter; Host Information; Host Address; Port
Device Installer 3.6 Host List Configuration The XPort scrolls through the host list until it connects to a device listed in the host list table. After a successful connection, the unit stops trying to connect to any others. If this connection fails, the unit continues to scroll through the table un...
Page 34 - Channel 1 Configuration; To configure the channel’s serial settings:; Serial Settings; ) to display the Serial Settings window.; Disable Serial Port
Device Installer 3.7 Channel 1 Configuration The Channel 1 configuration defines how the serial port responds to network and serial communication. Serial Settings To configure the channel’s serial settings: 1. On the main menu, click Serial Settings (under Channel 1 ) to display the Serial Settings ...
Page 35 - Port Settings
Device Installer Port Settings Protocol From the drop-down menu, select the protocol type for the selected channel. For the NET485, this MUST be RS485 2-wire or RS422/RS485 4-wire. Flow Control Flow control manages data flow between devices in a network to ensure it is processed efficiently. Too muc...
Page 36 - To configure a channel’s TCP settings:; Connection; . The Connection Settings window for the channel displays.
Device Installer Flush Output Buffer (Network to Serial) With Active Connect Select Yes to clear the output buffer with a connection that is initiated from the device to the network. The default is No . With Passive Connec Select Yes to clear the output buffer with a connection initiated from the ne...
Page 37 - Connect Protocol; Common Options
Device Installer 2. In the available fields, enter or modify the following information: Connect Protocol Protocol From the drop-down menu, select TCP. Connect Mode: Passive Connection Accept Incoming Select Yes to accept incoming connections. The default is Yes . Password Required Determines whether...
Page 38 - Disconnect Mode
Device Installer Use Hostlist If this option is set to True , the device server scrolls through the host list until it connects to a device listed in the host list table. Once it connects, the unit stops trying to connect to any others. If this connection fails, the unit continues to scroll through ...
Page 39 - To configure a channel’s UDP settings:
Device Installer 3.7.2 Connection Settings - UDP To configure a channel’s UDP settings: 1. On the main menu, click Connection . The Connection Settings window for the selected channel displays. 2. In the available fields, enter or modify the following information: Connect Protocol Protocol Select UD...
Page 40 - To configure the NET232’s email settings:; Email; Server IP Address; Server Port; Domain Name; Unit Name; Recipients
Device Installer 3.8 Email Settings An XPort can send an email to multiple recipients when a specific trigger event occurs. There are three separate triggers, based on any combination of the configurable pins selected as user I/O functions. Optionally, use a two-byte serial string to initiate a trig...
Page 41 - Trigger 3; Conditions; Message Properties
Device Installer 3.8.1 Trigger Configuration The configurable pins are disabled if they are all set to None. If both the serial sequence and the configurable pins are disabled, the trigger is disabled. To configure the XPort’s email trigger settings: 1. On the main menu, click Trigger 1, Trigger 2, ...
Page 42 - Configurable Pin Settings; To configure the NET485, select Configurable Pin CP0.; Configurable Pins; Configure or modify the following fields for each pin:; CP0 MUST be set HIGH for NET485; Configurable Pin Functions; CP0 MUST be set to RS485 Transmit Enable for NET485; to set factory settings or click; No
Device Installer 3.9 Configurable Pin Settings There are three configurable hardware pins on the XPort device server inside the NET485. To configure the NET485, select Configurable Pin CP0. 1. On the main menu, click Configurable Pins . The Configurable Pins page opens. 2. Configure or modify the fo...
Page 43 - Apply Factory Defaults; Configuration Using Telnet; Telnet Messages
Device Installer 3.11 Apply Factory Defaults Click the Apply Factory Defaults button to set the device server back to the default settings. 3.12 Configuration Using Telnet You must configure the unit so that it can communicate on a network with your serial device. The unit’s configuration is stored ...
Page 44 - you must press Enter within 5 seconds
Device Installer 3.12.2 Telnet Messages 3. The window displays: MAC address 00204A82CCAA Software version V6.1.0.2 (060217) XPTEXE Press Enter for Setup Mode 4. To enter the Setup Mode, you must press Enter within 5 seconds . The configuration settings will appear. 5. Select an option on the menu by...
Page 45 - Figure 10 - Setup Mode Window
Device Installer ***************** E-mail ***************** Mail server: 0.0.0.0 Unit : Domain : Recipient 1: Recipient 2: *** Trigger 1 Serial trigger input: disabled Channel: 1 Match: 00,00 Trigger input1: x Trigger input2: x Trigger input3: x Message : Priority: L Min. notification interval: 1 s ...
Page 46 - between each section. The current value displays; AutoIP 0; gateway address, type; Network Class
Device Installer 3.13 Server Configuration (Option 0 Network Configuration) These are the unit’s basic network parameters. The following parameters are displayed when you select Server (Option 0). IP Address : (000) .(000) .(000) .(000) Set Gateway IP Address (N) Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Par...
Page 47 - Table 5 - Netmask Examples; Netmask; NOT Recommended; Change Telnet configuration password
Device Installer Table 5 - Netmask Examples Netmask Host Bits 255.255.255.252 NOT Recommended 255.255.255.248 3 255.255.255.240 4 255.255.255.224 5 255.255.255.192 6 255.255.255.128 7 255.255.255.0 8 255.255.254.0 9 255.255.252.0 10 255.255.248.0 11 255.255.240.0 12 255.255.224.0 13 255.255.192.0 14...
Page 48 - There are 3 methods for assigning DHCP names to these products.; Channel 1; on page
Device Installer 3.13.5 DHCP Naming If a DHCP server has automatically assigned the IP address and network settings, you can discover the unit by using the Device Installer network search feature. There are 3 methods for assigning DHCP names to these products. 1) Default DHCP name. If you do not cha...
Page 49 - Common I/F Mode Setting; Table 8 - Flow Control Options; Flow Control Option
Device Installer 3.14.2 I/F (Interface) Mode The Interface (I/F) Mode is a bit-coded byte that you enter in hexadecimal notation. Table 6 - Interface Mode Options I/F Mode Option 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 RS-232C (1) 0 0 RS-422/485 0 1 RS-485 2-wire 1 1 7 Bit 1 0 8 Bit 1 1 No Parity 0 0 Even Parity 1 1 Odd Pa...
Page 50 - Table 9 - Reserved Ports; Port Numbers; Telnet setup
Device Installer 3.14.4 Port Number The setting represents the source port number in TCP connections. It is the number used to identify the channel for remotely initiating connections. Note: When using Comm Port Redirector software, use this port number. Default setting for Port 1 is 10001. Range: 1...
Page 51 - Table 10 - Connect Mode Options; Connect Mode Option; Incoming Connection
Device Installer 3.14.5 Connect Mode Connect Mode defines how the unit makes a connection, and how it reacts to incoming connections over the network. Enter Connect Mode options in hexadecimal notation. Note: If you do not want to convert the binary numbers to hexadecimals yourself, look up the valu...
Page 52 - Rejects all external connection attempts.; Accept with DTR Active:; serial port. The default start character is carriage return.
Device Installer INCOMING CONNECTION: Never Accept Incoming: Rejects all external connection attempts. Accept with DTR Active: Accept external connection requests only when the DTR input is asserted. Cannot be used with Modem Mode. Always Accept: Accept any incoming connection when a connection is n...
Page 53 - Table 11 - Manual Connection Address Example; Command String; Enter Monitor Mode; Autostart; Figure 11 - Hostlist Option; Connect Mode
Device Installer Table 11 - Manual Connection Address Example Command String Result if remote IP is 129.1.2.3 and remote port is 1234 C121.2.4.5/1 Complete override; connection is started with host 121.2.4.5, port 1 C5 Connect to 129.1.2.5, port 1234 C28.10/12 Connect to 129.1.28.10, port 12 C0.0.0....
Page 54 - Yes; others after it are deleted.; Retrycounter; For; Retrytimeout; for directed or broadcast UDP.; AT; -style modem commands and handles the modem signals correctly.
Device Installer 2. To delete, modify, or add an entry, select Yes . If you enter an IP address of 0.0.0.0, that entry and all others after it are deleted. 3. After completing the hostlist, repeat the previous step if necessary to edit the hostlist again. 4. For Retrycounter , enter the number of ti...
Page 56 - The character string; ATH; Table 12 - Modem Mode Commands; Function; ATD
Device Installer 3. No serial data is received for one second after the last + character. At this time the unit will respond affirmatively per the selected echo/response mode. 4. The character string ATH is received, terminated with a carriage return. The unit will respond affirmatively per the sele...
Page 57 - Table 13 - Disconnect Mode Options; Disconnect Mode Option 7 6
Device Installer 3.14.8 Remote IP Address This is the destination IP address used with an outgoing connection. Note: This option does not display when Hostlist is enabled from the ConnectMode prompt. 3.14.9 Remote Port The remote TCP port number must be set for the unit to make outgoing connections....
Page 58 - Table 14 - Flush Mode Options; Alternate Packing Algorithm (Pack Control); Enable
Device Installer 3.14.11 Flush Mode (Buffer Flushing) Using this parameter, you can control line handling and network buffers with connection startup and disconnect. You can also select between two different packing algorithms. Table 14 - Flush Mode Options Function 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Input Buffer (Ser...
Page 59 - Flush Mode; Table 15 - Pack Control Options; None; Send Characters; Send Immediately After Send Characters
Device Installer 3.14.12 Pack Control Two firmware-selectable packing algorithms define how and when packets are sent to the network. The standard algorithm is optimized for applications in which the unit is used in a local environment, allowing for very small delays for single characters while keep...
Page 60 - disables the
Device Installer 3.14.14 Send Characters You can enter up to two characters in hexadecimal representation in the parameters "sendchar." If a character received on the serial line matches one of these characters, it is sent immediately, along with any awaiting characters, to the TCP connectio...
Page 61 - Serial Sequence
Device Installer *** Trigger 2 Enable serial trigger input (N) ? Trigger input1 [A/I/X] (X) ? Trigger input2 [A/I/X] (X) ? Trigger input3 [A/I/X] (X) ? Message (): Priority (L): Min. notification interval (1 s): Re-notification interval (0 s): *** Trigger 3 Enable serial trigger input (N) ? Trigger ...
Page 62 - Expert Settings
Device Installer 3.16 Expert Settings Note: You can change these settings via Telnet or serial connections only, not on the Web-Manager. These parameters should only be changed if you are an expert and definitely know the consequences the changes might have. TCP Keepalive time in s (1s – 65s; 0s=dis...
Page 64 - Security Settings; public
Device Installer 3.17 Security Settings Note: You can change these settings via Telnet or serial connections only, not on the Web-Manager. We recommend that you set security over the dedicated network or over the serial setup. If you set parameters over the network (Telnet 9999), someone else could ...
Page 65 - The Y (Yes) option disables remote configuration and web sites.
Device Installer 3.17.5 Disable Port 77FE (Hex) Note: If you choose to disable this option, keep in mind that disabling both Telnet Setup and Port 77FE will prevent users from accessing the setup menu from the network. Port 77FE is a setting that allows Device Installer, Web-manager, and custom prog...
Page 66 - Generally, one of two situations applies:; Exit Configuration Mode; Select
Device Installer Generally, one of two situations applies: Encrypted NET485-to-NET485 communication. Be sure to configure both NET485 devices with the same encryption key. Third-party application to NET485-encrypted communication: NET485 uses standard AES encryption protocols. To communicate success...
Page 67 - Monitor Mode; Monitoring the Network; Entering Monitor Mode via the Network Port; To enter Monitor Mode using a Telnet connection:
Monitor Mode 4. Monitoring the Network Monitor Mode is a command-line interface used for diagnostic purposes. 4.1.1 Entering Monitor Mode via the Network Port To enter Monitor Mode using a Telnet connection: 1. Establish a Telnet session to the configuration port (9999). The following message appear...
Page 69 - Firmware; Updating Firmware; Obtaining Firmware; Store the firmware in a subfolder on your computer.; icon; Upgrade; from the Device menu. The
Firmware 5. Updating Firmware 5.1 Obtaining Firmware You can obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the unit from Grid Connect. Do not upgrade firmware unless directed by Technical Support. 5.1.1 Reloading Firmware Reloading the firmware of a device will destroy all settings and c...
Page 71 - Troubleshooting; Reason
Troubleshooting 6. Troubleshooting This chapter discusses how you can diagnose and fix errors quickly without having to contact Grid Connect. When troubleshooting, always ensure that the physical connections (power cable, network cable, and serial cable) are secure. Note: Some unexplained errors mig...
Page 73 - Tables; Binary to Hex Conversion; Decimal; View; The scientific calculator displays.; Bin
Tables 7. Binary to Hex Conversion Many of the unit’s configuration procedures require assembling a series of options (represented as bits) into a complete command (represented as a byte). Convert the resulting binary value to a hexadecimal representation. Following are two simple ways to convert bi...
Page 74 - Click Hex. The hexadecimal value displays.
Tables Click Hex. The hexadecimal value displays. 7-2 NET485 User Guide
