Page 3 - Table of Contents; – DSE-410D Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents 1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 1 Features ........................................................................................................ 1 Communication Modes ..............................................
Page 7 - Introduction; Features; Dual Serial Ports –One Multi-Interface Selectable
1 Introduction The Quatech DSE-410D Dual-Port Ethernet Serial device server provides Ethernet to Serial connections for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 devices. The serial ports can be accessed over a LAN/WAN using “Direct IP Mode”, “Virtual COM Port”, or “Paired Mode” connection. The 10/100 Mbps Ethernet...
Page 8 - DSE-410D Owner’s Manual
Communication Modes The DSE-410D enables communication with serial devices over a LAN or WAN. Serial devices are no longer limited to a physical connection to the PC COM port. They can be installed anywhere on the LAN using TCP/IP or UDP/IP communications. This will allow traditional Windows PC soft...
Page 10 - Search; Default DSE-410D Settings
Step 2: Attach the DSE-410D to your network’s switch or hub using a standard Cat 5 Ethernet cable, or directly to the LAN port on your computer using a crossover cable. You can connect your serial devices now if needed. If using Telnet for setup, refer to the Console mode section, Chapter 9, and Cha...
Page 11 - Specifications; K bytes per port; Protocols; FCC
Specifications Serial Memory: 8K bytes per port LAN: 10/100 Mbps Auto-detecting 10 BaseT or 100 BaseTX Protocols TCP, IP, ARP, DHCP, Telnet, HTTP, UDP, ICMP Indicators Power – Red LED Link – Yellow or Green (10 BaseT or 100 BaseTX) Ready – Flashing Green Connectors Ethernet: single RJ-45 female Seri...
Page 12 - DSE-410D Manager/Virtual COM Driver software; Optional Accessories
Dimensions 3.35 x 4.5 x 0.90 in (8.5 x 11.5 x 2.3 cm) Hardware and Included Accessories DSE-410D Ethernet Serial Device Server Power Supply: 12VDC/500mA (tip positive/sleeve negative) Area Dependent: US power plug (120VAC/60Hz) or International AC plug (220/240VAC/50Hz) Manual (paper copy of this ma...
Page 13 - Light Indication; Power Red - Power is applied; Ethernet Connection
2 Hardware This section covers indicators, switch settings and connections. Side View – when vertically mounted Light Indication Power Red - Power is applied Link Yellow – 10 BaseT Ethernet or Green – 100 BaseTX Ethernet connection established Ready Flashing Green – system is ready Ethernet Connecti...
Page 14 - Top View; Power Connection; Mode SW1
Top View Power Connection Connect the included power supply to the DC-IN jack, and then plug the supply into the local power outlet . When power is applied, the Red power light will illuminate. The tip of the power plug is positive, the sleeve is negative. The standard 12VDC/500mA power supply for N...
Page 16 - Serial Connections; Signal Name
Upgrade Mode You can install newly revised firmware for the DSE-410D using RS-232 connections from a PC, through either the DSE-410D Manager or through the Virtual COM port. See Chapter 8 for details. Console Mode The Console mode provides access to the configuration menu using RS-232 connections. C...
Page 21 - Install Quatech DSE-410D Software; To manually start the software installation, select the; Start; button on the; Install Shield Wizard; window automatically displays to begin the setup
3 Install Quatech DSE-410D Software The Windows-based DSE-410D Manager and Virtual COM port software makes configuration fast and easy. We recommend installing the Software to configure the DSE-410D unless you are not using Windows. To install the DSE-410D Manager, Install Virtual Com, Uninstall Vir...
Page 22 - Click Next when the; Quatech DSE-410D Setup; the; Choose Destination Location; window, click Next to install the
3. Click Next when the Quatech DSE-410D Setup window appears. 4. In the Choose Destination Location window, click Next to install the manager software in the default location (recommended). Select Browse to install into a user-selected directory. 16 DSE-410D Owner’s Manual – Document Number: 940-018...
Page 23 - Setup Status; window displays the progress of the installation.; Finish; when the; Install Shield Wizard Complete
5. The Setup Status window displays the progress of the installation. 6. Select Finish when the Install Shield Wizard Complete appears. When the installation is complete the Install window closes. You can now start the DSE-410D Manager software. If the Management software is loaded in the default lo...
Page 25 - Using DSE-410D Manager; Searches the LAN for installed DSE-410D Servers; Searching LAN for DSE-410D; Select the DSE-410D Manager from your Programs menu. Use
4 Using DSE-410D Manager The DSE-410D Manager software performs several functions: Searches the LAN for installed DSE-410D Servers Configures the DSE-410D Server for operation Uninstalls Virtual COM ports Configures Virtual COM ports Upgrades Firmware 1. Connect the DSE-410D to the LAN using a stand...
Page 27 - The mapped COM number is shown.; Status; The Status indicates the Mapped (Virtual) COM port condition.; Server Properties Screen; Highlight the DSE-410D Server in the Manager Server window
Protocol The TCP or UDP mode is shown. COM Name The mapped COM number is shown. Status The Status indicates the Mapped (Virtual) COM port condition. “Not Connected” is shown when a program does not have the port Open. “Connected” is shown when that mapped port is Open for use. Server Properties Scre...
Page 29 - Server Properties Configuration
5 Server Properties Configuration The Quatech DSE-410D can be configured in one of three ways: DSE-410D Manager Software Telnet Mode Console mode The Server Properties Configuration screen shown in the previous chapter displays a box for each property; Telnet or Console configuration will show simil...
Page 30 - Telnet/Console: Arrow to the desired selection and select enter; IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway Properties; IP Address
Server Name You can enter a new Server Name of up to 16 characters. If you have more than one DSE-410D Server on the LAN we recommend that you assign a new name to each. When the DSE-410D Manager finds DSE-410D Servers on the LAN it displays the Server name and IP Address allowing the user to distin...
Page 31 - MAC Address
DHCP reassigns a different IP address, the software will not be able to communicate with the hardware. We recommend using a static IP address. Net Mask The default LAN net mask is configured for a Class C address. The user can change this if desired. Default is 255.255.255.0 Gateway The Gateway IP a...
Page 33 - Update; ” and
The default setting is 255.255.255.255. If you are not using the Paired Mode, we recommend not changing this setting until the application has been tested and is communicating properly. Then you can activate the address-filtering feature. Update If using the Server Properties screen for Configuratio...
Page 35 - Installing Virtual Com Port; Install Virtual COM; from your Programs list next to the DSE-410D
6 Installing Virtual Com Port The Virtual COM Port software enables Windows-based applications to use the serial port on the DSE-410D Server as a COM port or to use standard Windows API calls for COM port access. Running the Install Virtual COM port software adds a DSE-410D (COM#) port to the comput...
Page 36 - starts, then displays a list of those found in the; Found Server; COMInst; may
2. The program searches the LAN for all available DSE-410D Servers when it starts, then displays a list of those found in the Found Server window. Highlight the Server at the IP Address you wish to use, and then select OK. 3. After the COMInst window opens, select the desired COM # in the Map To: op...
Page 38 - Use Device Manager to View New Ports; view the list of COM port numbers.
Use Device Manager to View New Ports 1. Confirm the Virtual COM port in the Device Manager. Double-click Ports to view the list of COM port numbers. The installed Virtual COM port will be displayed as Quatech DSE-410D (COM #). 2. Select the DSE-410D COM#. Double-click it to bring up the Properties. ...
Page 41 - Removing a Virtual Com Port; It may also be removed in the Device Manager of Windows
7 Removing a Virtual Com Port The DSE-410D Management software’s Uninstall Virtual COM port feature will remove the mapped COM port in the Device Manager of Windows 2000 and XP operating systems. It may also be removed in the Device Manager of Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, and XP. Windows 98 users will ...
Page 42 - Removing the Virtual COM Port using Device Manager; when the manager window opens.
Removing the Virtual COM Port using Device Manager The screen shots were taken from a Windows XP operating system. 1. On the Desktop select Start/Settings/Control Panel. Select the system icon when the manager window opens. 36 DSE-410D Owner’s Manual – Document Number: 940-0186-100 Quatech, Inc. - 5...
Page 45 - Using Virtual COM or Serial Connections; and address used for the Multi-Interface port.
8 Upgrade Mode New DSE-410D firmware may become available through our Web site for installation into the DSE-410D. The software can be downloaded to the DSE-410D using either the Virtual COM or hardware COM port. Using Virtual COM or Serial Connections 1. Make a folder to receive the firmware file. ...
Page 47 - shown. Select and exit from the Manager software.
8. Next a serial menu is shown so you can match the Upgrade mode settings to DSE-410D Server serial settings (which you noted in Server Properties). The settings must match or the upgrade will fail. 9. Upgrade progress will be shown until the Upgrade was successful message is shown. Select and exit ...
Page 49 - Chapter 9: Console Mode Setup; See Chapter 5 for details of each
9 Chapter 9: Console Mode Setup Before the DSE-410D is installed on a LAN, the Console Mode can be used to change the settings from the Defaults. Set the three DSE-410D switches to the “ON” position. Connect a null modem cable between the Multi-Interface serial port (DSE-410D Port 1) on the Server a...
Page 55 - Pin
12 Appendix C: RS-422 Connections RS-422 Connections RS-422 Signal Name Direction RS-422 DB9M Pin Receive Data A ( − ) In RXDA ( − ) 1 Receive Data B (+) In RXDB (+) 2 Transmit Data B (+) Out TXDB (+) 3 Transmit Data A ( − ) Out TXDA ( − ) 4 Signal Ground --- GND 5 Clear to Send A ( − ) In CTSA ( − ...
Page 57 - Signal Ground; Refer to Chapter 2 for more information
13 Appendix D: RS-485 Connections RS-485 Signal Name Direction RS-485 DB9M Pin Data B (+) In/Out DATA B (+) 3 Data A ( − ) In/Out DATA A ( − ) 4 Signal Ground --- GND 5 Refer to Chapter 2 for more information . Document Number: 940-0186-100 – DSE-410D Owner’s Manual D-1 Quatech, Inc. - 5675 Hudson I...
Page 59 - 4 Appendix E: Warranty; within the warranty period with a
14 Appendix E: Warranty Quatech, Inc. warrants the Serial Device Server to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. Quatech, Inc. will repair or replace any board that fails to perform under normal operating conditions and in accordanc...
Page 60 - warranty
QUATECH, ITS LICENSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND SUPPLIERS (INCLUDING ITS AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOST OR CORRUPTED...
