ADAM-4571-BE - Advantech - Product.Network

ADAM-4571/4570

1/2-port RS-232/422/485

Serial Device Servers

ADAM-4571L/4570L

1/2-port RS-232

Serial Device Servers

User Manual

ADAM-4570 Series User Manual ii

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Declaration of Conformity

This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications

when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use

of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from Advantech. Please

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limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

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energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction

manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-

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ference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference

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- Product name and serial number

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Safety Instructions

1. Read these safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User's Manual for later reference.

3. Disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning.

Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for clean-

ing.

4. For plug-in equipment, the power outlet socket must be located

near the equipment and must be easily accessible.

5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Drop-

ping it or letting it fall may cause damage.

7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the

equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before con-

necting the equipment to the power outlet.

9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not

place anything over the power cord.

10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the

power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage.

12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This may cause fire or elec-

trical shock.

13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment

should be opened only by qualified service personnel.

14. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked

by service personnel:

a. The power cord or plug is damaged.

b. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

c. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

d. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work

according to the user's manual.

e. The equipment has been dropped and damaged.

f. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

15. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT

WHERE THE STORAGE TEMPERATURE MAY GO BELOW -

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20° C (-4° F) OR ABOVE 60° C (140° F). THIS COULD DAM-

AGE THE EQUIPMENT. THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE IN A

CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.

16. CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS

INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE

SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE

MANUFACTURER, DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORD-

ING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.

The sound pressure level at the operator's position according to IEC 704-

1:1982 is no more than 70 dB (A).

DISCLAIMER: This set of instructions is given according to IEC 704-1.

Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any statements

contained herein.

Safety Precaution - Static Electricity

Follow these simple precautions to protect yourself from harm and the

products from damage.

1. To avoid electrical shock, always disconnect the power from your

PC chassis before you work on it. Don't touch any components on

the CPU card or other cards while the PC is on.

2. Disconnect power before making any configuration changes. The

sudden rush of power as you connect a jumper or install a card may

damage sensitive electronic components.

vii Table of Contents

Contents

Chapter 1 Overview .......................................................... 2

1.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 2

1.2 Features ............................................................................. 2

1.3 Specifications .................................................................... 3

1.4 Package Checklist ............................................................. 5

1.4.1 ADAM-4571/4571L ...................................................... 5

1.4.2 ADAM-4570/4570L ...................................................... 5

Chapter 2 Getting Started ................................................ 8

2.1 Understanding the Advantech ADAM-4570 Series.......... 8

2.1.1 Network Architecture .................................................... 8

2.1.2 LED Indicators ............................................................... 9

Table 2.1:ADAM-4570 Series LED Definition ............. 9

2.1.3 Dimensions (Unit: mm) ............................................... 10

Figure 2.1:Top Panel .................................................... 10

Figure 2.2:Front Panel ................................................. 10

Figure 2.3:Back Panel .................................................. 10

2.1.4 Stickers ......................................................................... 11

2.2 Connecting the Hardware................................................ 11

2.2.1 Choosing a Location .................................................... 11

Figure 2.4:Panel Mounting .......................................... 12

Figure 2.5:DIN-rail Mounting ..................................... 13

Figure 2.6:Piggyback Stack ......................................... 14

2.2.2 Network Connection .................................................... 15

Figure 2.7:Connecting ADAM-4570 Series to a Hub . 15

2.2.3 Power Connection ........................................................ 16

Figure 2.8:Power Connection ...................................... 16

2.2.4 Serial Connection ......................................................... 16

Figure 2.9:Serial Connection ....................................... 16

2.3 Configuration Utility Installation .................................... 18

Chapter 3 Configuration................................................. 22

3.1 Serial Device Server Configuration Utility Overview .... 22

3.2 Discovering Your Serial Device Server.......................... 24

3.2.1 Auto Searching ............................................................ 24

3.2.2 Clearing the Device List and Searching Again ............ 27

3.2.3 Manual Appending ...................................................... 28

3.3 Setting Ethernet Parameters ............................................ 29

3.4 Setting Serial Parameters ................................................ 31

3.4.1 Basic Configuration ..................................................... 32

3.4.2 Operation Mode Configuration .................................... 34

3.4.3 Data Mode (USDG Mode) ........................................... 36

3.4.4 Control Mode (USDG Mode) ...................................... 40

3.4.5 AT Command List ....................................................... 42

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3.4.6 Advanced Settings ....................................................... 43

3.5 Security Configuration .................................................... 44

3.5.1 Accessible Function ..................................................... 44

3.5.2 Port Monitor ................................................................. 45

3.6 Fulfilling Administrator Functions.................................. 46

3.6.1 Import/Export Serial Port Setting ................................ 46

3.6.2 Locate Serial Device .................................................... 47

3.6.3 Lock Device ................................................................. 47

3.6.4 Restore to Factory Default Settings ............................. 48

3.6.5 Upgrading the Firmware .............................................. 49

Chapter 4 Setting the COM Redirector ........................ 52

4.1 Setting COM Redirector (Virtual COM port) ................. 52

4.1.1 Auto Mapping .............................................................. 52

4.1.2 Manual Mapping .......................................................... 54

4.1.3 Manual Direct Mapping Virtual COM Port ................. 55

4.1.4 Remove the Virtual COM Port .................................... 56

4.2 Running Diagnostic Test................................................. 57

Appendix A Pin Assignments ............................................ 62

A.1 RS-232 Pin Assignments................................................. 62

A.2 RJ-48 Cable PIN Assignment ......................................... 62

A.2.1 1. RS-422 ..................................................................... 62

A.2.2 2. RS-485 ..................................................................... 62

Appendix B Creating VCOM ............................................ 64

B.1 Configuration Wizard...................................................... 64

CHAPTER

Overview

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Chapter 1 Overview

1.1 Introduction

Advantech's ADAM-4570 series of Industrial Serial Device Servers are a

robust, feature-rich, and cost effective way to network-enable equipment

in an industrial automation environment. ADAM-4570 series provide one

or two RS-232/422/485 serial ports, and ADAM-4571L/4570L provide

one or two RS-232 serial ports.

By encapsulating serial data and transporting it over Ethernet, the

ADAM-4570 series allows virtual serial links over Ethernet and IP (TCP/

IP, UDP/IP) networks. After Advantech Serial Device Sever Configura-

tion Utility installation, standard serial operation calls are transparently

redirected to the serial device servers, guaranteeing compatibility with

legacy serial devices and enabling backward compatibility with existing

software.

1.2 Features

• Up to 255 serial ports for one 2000/XP/Vista host

• Supports 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing Ethernet port

• Supports high transmission speeds up to 921.6 Kbps

• Supports LED indicators: Easy to diagnostic

• Supports integrated configuration utility and port-mapping utility:

easy to configure and manage 255 COM ports and self-diagnostic

• Easy to locate specific ADAM-4570 Device Servers

• Supports multi-access features: allows max. of 5 hosts to access one

serial port simultaneously

• Surge protection for power line

• Mounts on DIN-rail, panel or piggyback easily

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1.3 Specifications

LAN

• Compatibility: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u

• Speed: 10/100 Mbps, auto-sensing

• No. of Ports: 1

• Port Connector: 8-pin RJ45

• Protection: Built-in 1.5 KV magnetic isolation

Serial Communications

• Port Type: ADAM-4570 series: RS-232/422/485

ADAM-4571L/4570L: RS-232

• No. of Ports: ADAM-4571/4571L: 1

ADAM-4570/4570L: 2

• Port Connector: ADAM-4571/4571L: DB9 male

ADAM-4570/4570L: 10-pin RJ48

• Data Bits: 5, 6, 7, 8

• Stop Bits: 1, 1.5, 2

• Parity Bits: None, Odd, Even, Space, Mark

• Flow Control: XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR

• Baud Rate: 50 bps to 921.6 Kbps

• Serial Signals: RS-232: TxD, RxD, CTS, RTS, DTR, DSR, DCD,

RI, GND

RS-422: TxD+, TxD-, RxD+, RxD-, GND

RS-485: Data+, Data-, GND

• Protection: 15 KV ESD protection for all signals

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Software

• Driver Support: Windows 2000/XP/Vista

• Utility Software: Serial Device Server Configuration Utility

• Operation Modes:COM port redirection mode (Virtual COM)

TCP/UDP server mode

TCP/UDP client mode

Pair connection (peer to peer) mode

• Configuration Methods: Windows utility, Web Browser, and Telnet

Mechanics

• Dimensions (H x W x D):130 x 70 x 30 mm

• Enclosure: ABS + PC with solid mounting hardware

• Mounting: DIN-rail, panel mount, piggyback stack

• Weight: ADAM-4571/4571L: 135g

ADAM-4570/4570L: 160g

General

• LED Indicators: Power, System Status

• LAN: Speed, Link/Active

• Serial: Tx, Rx

Power Requirement

• Power Input: 10 to 30 VDC

• Power Consumption: ADAM-4571/4571L: 1.5W

ADAM-4570/4570L: 2W

• Power Line Protection: 1 KV burst (EN61000-4-4),

0.5 KV surge (EN61000-4-5)

Environment

• Operating Temperature: 0 to 60° C (32 to 140° F )

• Storage Temperature: 20 to 80° C (-4 to 176° F )

• Operating Humidity: 5 to 95 % RH

Regulatory Approvals

• EMC: CE, FCC Part 15 Subpart B (Class A)

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1.4 Package Checklist

1.4.1 ADAM-4571/4571L

• 1 x ADAM-4571/4571L Serial Device Server

• CD-ROM for utility and manual

• 1 x RS-232 loopback DB9 tester

• Five stickers

• DIN-rail mounting Adapter

• Panel mounting bracket

• Stand

1.4.2 ADAM-4570/4570L

• 1 x ADAM-4570/4570L Serial Device Server

• CD-ROM for utility and manual

• 1 x RS-232 loopback DB9 tester

• 2 x RJ48 to DB9 serial cable

• Five stickers

• DIN-rail mounting Adapter

• Panel mounting bracket

• Stand

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CHAPTER

Getting Started

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

In this chapter, you will be given an overview of the ADAM-4570 series

hardware installation procedures.

2.1 Understanding the Advantech ADAM-4570 Series

The ADAM-4570 series are advanced device servers. They extend tradi-

tional COM ports of a PC with access over a TCP/IP network. Through

networking, you can control and monitor remote serial devices either over

a LAN or over the WAN.Since the ADAM-4570 series is connected

through a TCP/IP network, you will need to know some basic facts about

networking in order to get the server hooked up correctly.

2.1.1 Network Architecture

Traditional serial port communication uses a COM port board that slides

into one of the slots at the back of your PC. In this case, only the com-

puter containing the board can access the serial port. With the ADAM-

4570 series, you are now able to access the COM port from a distance

through local area network. The ADAM-4570 series can be integrated

within the network architecture of any protocol. Note, all serial devices

which are connected to the port must have the same protocol running and

the same transmission speed. Connect devices running different protocols

to different ports of the ADAM-4570 series.

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2.1.2 LED Indicators

There are three or four LEDs located on the top panel of ADAM-4570

series, each with its own specific function.

Table 2.1: ADAM-4570 Series LED Definition

LED Color Status Description

ON Heartbeat (1 time/sec)

Red

OFF Not working

Status/Power

ON Power ON

Green

OFF Power OFF

ON 100 Mbps speed

Red

OFF 10 Mbps speed

Speed/Link (Act)

ON Valid network link

Green

OFF Invalid network link

ON Data being transmitted

Red

OFF No data being transmitted

Tx/Rx (Serial)

ON Data being received

Green

OFF No Data being received

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2.1.3 Dimensions (Unit: mm)

Figure 2.1: Top Panel

Figure 2.2: Front Panel

Figure 2.3: Back Panel

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2.1.4 Stickers

If you forgot the IP addresses of specific ADAM-4570 series or where the

host PC is mapped to the ADAM-4570 series port, we have provided five

stickers for you to note the IP addresses and place in a secure location.

For example,

172.20.20.5: The IP address of specific ADAM-4570 series

160.59.20.89: The IP address of the specific host PC mapped to this port.

2.2 Connecting the Hardware

Next, we will explain how to find a proper location for your serial device

server, and then explain how to connect to the network, hook up the

power cable, and connect to the ADAM-4570 series’s serial port.

Note: Before you install ADAM-4570 series, you can install other com-

munication cards first.

2.2.1 Choosing a Location

Due to its versatile and innovative design, the ADAM-4570 series can be:

• Fixed to a panel mount

• Fxed to a DIN-rail.

• Piggyback Stack

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Panel Mounting

The ADAM-4570 series can be attached to a wall using the included

metal brackets. Each bracket comes with four screws; first attach the

brackets to the bottom of the ADAM-4570 series. Next, screw each

bracket to a wall.

Figure 2.4: Panel Mounting

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DIN-rail Mounting

You can mount the ADAM-4570 series on a standard DIN-rail. First,

using two screws, attach the metal plate to the DIN-rail bracket. Because

the screw heads are beveled, the tops of the screws will be flush with the

metal plate. DIN-rail Mounting Brackets—Orientation of Metal Plates

You can now screw the metal plate with the DIN-rail bracket assembly to

the bottom of the server is a more convenient way. Next, use the remain-

ing screws to put the metal plate on the bottom of the ADAM-4570 series.

Figure 2.5: DIN-rail Mounting

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Piggyback Stack

ADAM-4570 series can be stacked as seen in the figure below.

Figure 2.6: Piggyback Stack

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2.2.2 Network Connection

There are two ways to use the 10/100Base-T Ethernet connector located

on the ADAM-4570 series:

1. For Local Area Network (LAN) applications using the

ADAM-4570 series, you will simply plug one end of your Ethernet cable

into the 10/100Base-T connector, and the other end into the hub con-

nected to your network.

2. When installing and configuring, you will find it convenient to hook

the ADAM-4570 Series directly to your computer’s Ethernet card. To do

this you will need to use a “crossed-cable”, such as the one supplied with

your server.

Cabling requirements for the Ethernet side

Use an RJ-45 to connect the Ethernet port of the ADAM-4570 series to

the network hub. The cable for connection should be Category 3 (for

10Mbps data rate) or Category 5 (for 100 Mbps data rate) UTP/STP

cable, which is compliant with EIA/TIA 586 specifications. Maximum

length between the hub and any ADAM-4570 Series is up to 100 meters

(ca.300 ft).

Figure 2.7: Connecting ADAM-4570 Series to a Hub

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2.2.3 Power Connection

You should take the following steps to connect ADAM-4570 series

power.

1. Connect the power cable to 2-pin connector

2. Connect power cable to power adapter

Figure 2.8: Power Connection

If the ADAM-4570 Series is working properly, the green power LED will

light up, indicating that the ADAM-4570 Series is receiving power.

2.2.4 Serial Connection

The model of the ADAM-4570 Series that you purchased has RJ-48

serial ports or DB-9 male connector on the bottom of module. Depending

on your serial device and serial interfaces, there are two options:

1. For an RS-232/422/485 port you may use a RJ-48 to DB-9 cable

which we supply to connect your serial device to the ADAM-4570/

4570L. Simply plug one end of the cable into the jack, and plug the

other end into the serial port jack on your serial device.

2. Refer to the following table for details on serial cable RJ-48 to DB-9

pinouts.

Figure 2.9: Serial Connection

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RJ-48

DB-9

PIN Name DCD RX TX DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI

RJ-48 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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2.3 Configuration Utility Installation

In order to use a PC and an Ethernet network to control serial devices

connected to the ADAM-4570 Series, you must first have a host running

Windows 2000/XP/Vista. This type of application also requires the host

to have an Ethernet card and TCP/IP protocol installed. The following are

the required steps for ADAM-4570 Series:

1. Insert the Advantech IEDG series driver utility CD-ROM into the drive

(e.g. D:\) on the host PC. Change the host computer's default drive from

C: to D:

2. Use your Windows Explorer or the Windows Run command to execute

the Setup program (the path for the Setup program on the CD-ROM

should be on the CD-ROM should be:

D:\Utility&Driver\Serial Device Server Configuration Utility\Serial_

Device_Server_Configuration_Utility_[Version]_Release_[Date].exe

3. Upon executing the setup program, the Welcome Dialog Box will pop-

up. Press the "Next" button to continue.

Note: Be sure that you have at least version 2.0 of the

Microsoft .NET Framework installed on your PC.

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4. Carefully read the Software License Agreement, and press "Yes" to

continue.

5. The Setup program will specify a default installation path:

Advantech eAutomation\Serial Device Server Configuration Utility\

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7. After setup has copied all program files to your computer, click the

<Finish> button to finish the installation.

CHAPTER

Configuration

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Chapter 3 Configuration

3.1 Serial Device Server Configuration Utility Overview

The ADAM-4570 series provides an easy-to-use configuration utility to

configure your serial device server through an Ethernet connection. For

secure administration, it can also restrict the access rights for configura-

tion to only one host PC to enhance network security. With this secure

function enabled, other PCs will not have permission for configuration.

After the installation program on the Advantech IEDG Series Driver

Utility CD-ROM is finished, the serial device servers will be ready for

use and configure.

Advantech Serial Device Server Configuration Utility is an excellent

device server management tool. You can connect and configure the local

and remote Advantech serial device servers easily. Moreover, Virtual

COM port will be enabled in the same utility. Using this utility, you can:

• Configure the network settings (you can set the IP address, Gateway

address, and Subnet mask)

• View and set the serial port parameters ( configure operating mode,

baud rate, serial port settings and operating mode settings)

• Perform diagnostic tests (virtual COM port testing, port status list)

• Perform administrative functions (export and import the serial device

server setting, manage access IP, a descriptive name, upgrade

firmware)

• Configure COM port redirector(virtual COM port)

You may open the Serial Device Server Configuration Utility from the

Windows Start Menu by clicking Start

All Programs

Advantech

eAutomation

Serial Device Server Configuration Utility. The Serial

Device Server Configuration Utility will appear as below figure.

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There are four major areas in the serial device server configuration utility.

1. Serial Device Server List Area: All devices will be searched and

listed in this area. You can arrange different favorite group and vir-

tual COM ports.

2. Serial Device Server Information Area: Click on the serial device

server or move cursor to the serial device server, the related infor-

mation will be shown on this area.

3. Configuration Area: Click on the item on the Device Server List

Area, the configuration page will display on the area.

4. Quick Tool Bar: Useful management functions shortcut.

Note: Please reserve TCP/UDP port 5048 and 5058 in your

Ethernet network, configuration utility will use these

ports to communicate with Advantech EKI-1000,

EDG-4500, and ADAM-4570 serial device servers.

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3.2 Discovering Your Serial Device Server

3.2.1 Auto Searching

Advantech Serial Device Server Configuration Utility will automatically

search all the EKI-1000, EDG-4500, and ADAM-4570 series device

servers on the network and show them on the Serial Device Server List

Area of the utility. The utility provides an auto-search function to show

your device(s) by simply executing the configuration utility program

from the Start Menu.

From here all device on the same network domain will be searched and

display on Device Server List Area. You can click on the device name to

show the features of the specific device. Click on the "+" before the

model name (e.g. ADAM-4570), and the utility will expand the tree struc-

ture to show the individual device name. Click on the "-" before the

model name (e.g.ADAM-4570), and the utility will collapse the tree

structure.

For Example, the ADAM-4570 in this figure is shown "ADAM-4570-

457001" after expanding the tree structure.

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Select the device in this sub-tree. The first tab on the “Configuration

Area” shows the summary of “Basic Information” included device type,

version, and name, “Ethernet Information”, and “Serial Port Informa-

tion”. In the serial port information frame, it displays the operation mode,

status and connected host IP.

Click on the “+” before the device name, and the utility will expand the

interfaces on this device server.

Note When you run the Configuration Utility for the first

time, the default device name is "MAC ID". In this

case, the device name "ADAM-4570-457001" means

the device "MAC ID" is "00 D0 C9 45 70 01". You can

change the default device name in System Tab of

Device Properties.

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Click on each item, you will entry the configuration page to change the

setting. The configuration will be introduced on following sections.

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3.2.2 Clearing the Device List and Searching Again

You can click the button on the “Quick Tool Bar”; utility will clear

all list device servers in the Serial Device Server List Area and re-search

again. Don’t use this function frequently. The warning message will be

pop-up when you double click this button.

You can click the button on the “Quick Tool Bar”; utility will search

serial device server on local LAN.

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3.2.3 Manual Appending

Using “Add IP address to Favorite” or “Search a Range of IP addresses”

function, you are able to add one device or group of devices to

“Favorites”. These devices can locate on local network domain or other

network domain.

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3.3 Setting Ethernet Parameters

This section explains how to configure the ADAM-4570 series network

using this utility so that it can communicate over a network with serial

devices.

Click on the "+" before the model name (e.g. ADAM-4570), and the util-

ity will expand the tree structure to show the individual device name. And

click on the “+” before the device name, and the utility will expand the

interfaces on this device server. Select the Ethernet interface (Eth1).

MAC Address:

The MAC address is for the local system to identify and locate each serial

device servers. This MAC address is already set before delivery from fac-

tory, hence no need for further configuration.

IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway:

The IP address identifies your Advantech serial device server on the glo-

bal network. Each ADAM-4570 series has the same default IP address

10.0.0.1. Obtain these specific IP addresses from your network adminis-

trator and then configure each Advantech serial device server with indi-

vidual IP addresses, related Subnet Mask and Gateway Setting.

You can choose from four possible IP configure modes: Static, DHCP,

BOOTP, and DHCP/BOOTP.

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Static IP

User defines IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS.

DHCP + Auto-IP

DHCP server assigns IP address.

BOOTP + Auto-IP

BOOTP server assigns IP address.

DHCP + BOOTP + Auto-IP

DHCP server assigns IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and

DNS or BOOTP server assigns IP address (If DHCP server does not

respond).

DNS Setting

In order to use DNS feature, you need to set the IP address of DNS server

to be able to access the host with the domain name. The ADAM-4570

serial device server provides Primary DNS server and Secondary DNS

server configuration items to set the IP address of the DNS server. Sec-

ondary DNS server is included for use when Primary DNS sever is

unavailable.

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DHCP Timeout(s)

If you select DHCP as IP configuration mode, the ADAM-4570 will retry

DHCP timeout(s) (default: 180s) until network settings are assigned by

the DHCP server. If the DHCP/BOOTP server is unavailable, the

ADAM-4570 will use Address auto configuration (based on RFC 3330

and RFC 3927) for IP setting.

3.4 Setting Serial Parameters

This section explains how to configure the ADAM-4570 series serial

communication parameters using this utility. There are various operation

modes that are suitable for different application.

Click on the "+" before the model name (e.g. ADAM-4571L), and the

utility will expand the tree structure to show the individual device name.

And click on the “+” before the device name, and the utility will expand

the interfaces on this device server. Select the serial interface (Port1).

Note When you have finished the configuration of these set-

tings for each category, please press the “Apply” button in

order to make these settings effective on the Serial

Device Server. (Will reboot your Serial Device Server)

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3.4.1 Basic Configuration

Description:

You can give a more detailed description on the function of the port for

easier management and maintenance. Descriptions have a limit of 128

characters.

Baud Rate:

The ADAM-4570 series supports baud rate from 50 to 921.6Kbps. While

setting the baud rate, please note that the value should conform to the cur-

rent transmission speeds of connected devices.

Parity:

ADAM-4570 series provides 5 options: None, Odd, Even, Space, and

Mark.

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Data Bits:

The ADAM-4570 series provides four options: 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Stop Bits:

The ADAM-4570 series provides three options: 1, 1.5 and 2.

Flow Control:

The ADAM-4570 series provides four options: None, XOn/XOff, RTS/

CTS, and DTR/DSR.

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3.4.2 Operation Mode Configuration

COM Redirector Setting:

The Advantech serial device servers extend traditional COM ports of a

PC to Ethernet access. Through Ethernet networking, users can control

and monitor remote serial devices and equipments over LAN or WAN.

Advantech serial device servers come with a COM port redirector

(Virtual COM driver) that transmits all serial signals intact. This means

that your existing COM-based software can be preserved, without modi-

fying to fulfill the needs. The Virtual COM mode allows user to continue

using RS-232 serial communications software that was written for pure

serial communication applications.

The ADAM-4570 series comes with COM port redirector (virtual COM

driver) that work with series comes with COM port redirector Window

2000/XP/Vista systems. The driver establishes a transparent connection

between host and serial device by mapping the IP of Advantech serial

device server serial port to a local COM port on the host computer.

The ADAM-4570 series provides Multi-access function through Ethernet

connection path. Allow the maximum of 5 connections to open one serial

port simultaneously. In this mode, all connection has to use the same

serial setting. If one serial setting of these connections is different from

others, the data communication may operate incorrectly.

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Host Idle Timeout (10 to 255 seconds):

The "Host Idle Timeout" setting monitors the connection between the

host and the device. If the "Host Idle Timeout" setting time is reached, the

device server will release the resources allocated to the port mapping.

This prevents a stalled host from affecting the connective device.

The ADAM-4570 series provides Multi-access function through Ethernet

connection path. Allow the maximum of 5 connections to open one serial

port simultaneously. In the mode, all connection has to use the same

serial setting. If one serial setting of these connections is different from

others, the data communication may operate incorrectly.

There are two operating mode of Multi-access function. One is Normal

mode; another is Round-Robin mode.

Normal mode:

Disabling “Response Timeout” parameter, the ADAM-4570 series will

operate in “normal mode”. When multiple hosts open the serial port

simultaneously, the ADAM-4570 series only offers control ability for the

first connected host and provides data communication function for others.

Each serial port supports up to five simultaneous connections, so multiple

hosts can transmit/receive data to/from the same serial port simulta-

neously. Every host can transmit data to the same serial port, and the

ADAM-4570 series will also transmit data to every hosts. When the mul-

tiple hosts transmit data to the same serial port at the same time, the

received data from Ethernet and the outputs of serial port are mixed.

When the ADAM-4570 series receives data from serial port, the data will

also be transmitted to the connected hosts simultaneously.

Note The default value of "Host Idle Timeout" is 60 seconds.

Note This operating mode is suitable for the one major

host send the command and others hosts just lis-

ten the data from serial port. If two of connected

hosts send the command at the same time, it is

possible that ADAM-4570 series serial device

server will not handle the command and will

response the incorrect data.

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Round-Robin mode:

Enabling “Response Timeout” parameter, the ADAM-4570 series will

operate in “Round-Robin mode”. Each serial port supports up to five

simultaneous connections, so multiple hosts can transmit/receive data to/

from the same serial port simultaneously. Every host can transmit data to

the same serial port simultaneously, but the ADAM-4570 series will pro-

cess the data communication in order. ADAM-4570 series will process

the first host’s request and reply the response to the first host. ADAM-

4570 serial device server can determine the end of the serial acknowl-

edgement via response timeout. When ADAM-4570 serial device server

receives nothing from serial port after the setting of response timeout, the

device will reply the acknowledgement to the host and then process the

next host’s request. While the connected hosts are more and “Response

Timeout” is long, the process time is much longer.

Frame Break is a very import parameter for Round Robin mode. This

parameter is the smart way to reduce inefficient waiting time and the

ADAM-4570 series can transmit data more efficiently. Disabling the

Frame Break function, the ADAM-4570 series will wait “Response Tim-

eout” period, whether the device have transmitted the data. During this

period, the commands from hosts will be queued and the ADAM-4570

series just processes this command. Enabling “Frame Break”, if the serial

port idle is longer than the “Frame Break” period, ADAM-4570 series

will assume the communication is completed and continue the next host’s

query. This is an efficient way to reduce the waiting time and improve the

performance.

3.4.3 Data Mode (USDG Mode)

The ADAM-4570 series can be Data Server or Data Client either. Both

operations support TCP and UDP protocol. The ADAM-4570 series

makes your serial devices behave just like networking devices. You can

issue commands or transmit data from serial devices, which connected to

the ADAM-4570 series, to any devices that are connected to the Internet.

The ADAM-4570 series allows most 5 host PCs accessing data simulta-

neously via polling networking architecture. You can use it according to

your application. If you want to access the ADAM-4570 series, you must

ascertain your application software supports standard networking appli-

cation programming interface (API) such as: WinSock Socket.

You might select “USDG Mode” as the following figure to change the

mode of the port to TCP server/client or UDP mode.

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Protocol

The ADAM-4570 series provides TCP/IP and UDP two protocols. In

settings, you can choose either TCP mode or UDP mode according to

your application.

Data Listen Port

The TCP/UDP port number represents the source port number, and the

number is used to identify the channel for remote initiating connections.

Range: 1024-65533. If an unknown caller wants to connect to the system

and asks for some services, they need to define the TCP/UDP port to

carry a long-term conversation.

Each node on a TCP/IP network has an IP address, and each IP address

can allow connections on one or more TCP port. The well known TCP

ports are those that have been defined; for example, port 23 is used for

Telnet connections. There are also custom sockets that users and develop-

ers define for their specific needs. The default TCP/UDP port of the

ADAM-4570 series is 5300. The example initial 5300 is System Port, and

5301 is Data Port. But users can adjust them by one's preference or appli-

cation.

Each port has its own data listen port to accept connected request of other

network device. So, the data listen port can’t be set the same value. You

can transmit/receive data to/from device via the data listen port.

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Command Listen Port

Each port has its own command listen port to accept connected request of

other network device. So, the command listen port can’t be set the same

value. You can use ‘AT command’ to change the port setting via the com-

mand listen port. The Command Listen Port should be different from the

Data Listen port.

Data Idle Timeout

The default is 60 seconds. If you want to keep connection continually,

you can disable the Data Idle Timeout. Data idle Time is the time period

in which the device waits for data. If the ADAM-4570 series does not

receive data over an established idle time, the ADAM-4570 series will

disconnect temporarily. When the data comes to the ADAM-4570 series,

it will reconnect automatically. Users do not need to reconnect.

Enable Time Sharing

The ADAM-4570 series provides Multi-access function through Ethernet

connection path. Allow the maximum of 5 connections to open one serial

port simultaneously. In the mode, all connection has to use the same

serial setting. If one serial setting of these connections is different from

others, the data communication may operate incorrectly.

There are two operating mode of Multi-access function. One is Normal

mode; another is Round-Robin mode.

• Normal Mode