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Introduction Quatech SDS User’s Manual Contacting Quatech ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 79 Troubleshoot ing and Maintain ing an SDS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 80 Troubleshoot ing an SDS -------------------------------------[...]

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Quatech SDS User’s Manual Introduction Introduction Quatech’s line of Serial D evice Servers (SDS) is d esigned to network - enable any device currently usin g RS-232 or RS-422/485 seria l communications protoc ols. Our Device Serv ers provide industry- leading hardware a nd user-friendly softwar e to make connecting your serial devices to an E[...]

Introduction Quatech SDS User’s Manual Understanding how virtual communication ports work Single port Device Servers allow you to netw ork individual s erial devices such as printe rs, simple te rminals, or medical moni toring equipment that were previously acce ssibl e only via a direct lin k. Note: Quatech Device S erver technology now allows a[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Introduction Using Port numbers In order for devices to communicate via a TCP connection or a UDP datagram, they must know each other’ s IP address and port number. The SDS driver automatically sets the unit’s port number for you. Note: You can think of the IP address as a telephone n umber and the port number as a t[...]

Introduction Quatech SDS User’s Manual IP address and TCP port number of the net work host to which it should connect. If the SDS is idle, it wil l listen for normal Raw TCP mode connectio ns from the network ho st. Raw UDP mode Raw UDP is used primarily for broadcasting messages over a network. It is lightweight and effic ient; however, your app[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Introduction Features Quatech Device Servers can connect vi rtually any serial device t o any standard Ethernet network (Intranet or Internet) using TCP/IP protocols. The f ollowing list deta ils some of the serial d evices an SDS can bring to your fin gertips: Note: Quatech Device S ervers capture data from legacy seria[...]

Introduction Quatech SDS User’s Manual information that a management netw ork host can retrieve using the Get command. In addition to providin g information upon r equest, the SDS supports a cold start Trap, which is a spon taneous message the SDS initiates whenever it boots up. Wi-Fi implementation Wi-Fi, short for wi reless fidelity, allows Wi [...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Introduction Getting started Unpacking your SDS Follow these steps to unp ack your SDS. Step Procedure Description  Step 1 Remove the SDS from th e box.  Step 2 Remove all packin g material from th e SDS. Save the pac kaging in case you ever need to store the unit or return it to Quatec h for service.  Step 3 Ch[...]

Introduction Quatech SDS User’s Manual Identifying parts Figure 1 shows the conne ctors and indicator lights (LEDs) of the SDS. See be low for a d esc ri pti on of each item shown. Figure 1 – Connectors and Indicators The actual number and location of serial ports will vary according to the m odel. Power LED Data LEDs Power j ack Speed LED Ethe[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Introduction Understanding LED codes The SDS LEDs inform you of the communications status and a ctivity of the SDS. The follo wing table lists the p ossible states of the LEDs and their meaning. Table 2 - SDS LED codes LEDs Meaning Link (green) On steady = connected to netw ork On steady for Wi-Fi SDS units: ¾ Infrastru[...]

Introduction Quatech SDS User’s Manual Locating serial and network ports Serial port(s) SDS serial ports connect via cables to your s erial device(s). The number of these ports wi ll vary depending on the S DS model. All SDS models come with DB-9 serial po rt connectors. RS-232 “M” models include adapter plugs to c onvert the DB-9 connectors [...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Introduction Figure 3 - RJ-45 pinouts (DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter) Figure 4 and Tables 5 and 6 s h o w t h e RS-232/422/485 -RJ-45 pinouts and signal descriptions. Table 5 - RS-232 signals on RJ- 45 connector (DB-9 to RJ-45 adapter) RS-232 signal description RJ-45 Ring Indicator (RI) 1 Request To Send (RTS ) 2 Data Terminal R[...]

Introduction Quatech SDS User’s Manual Network port All SDS devices have one eight-pin RJ- 45 Ethernet port on the b ack panel. Figure 4 - RJ-45 Ethernet port pinout 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 5 and Table 7 s how the Ethernet RJ-45 pinouts and signal descriptions. Table 7 - RJ-45 Ethernet port signals Ethernet sign al description RJ-45 Transmit Data [...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Making connections Making connections You can ea sily connect each seria l port on your SDS to any seria l device that you want to make accessible to an Eth ernet network. Figure 6 shows a four-port SDS connected to a printer. Figure 5 - Connecting an SDS to a serial device Serial device Electrical outlet SDS Power cord [...]

Enabling Wi-Fi Device Servers Quatech SDS User’s Manual Enabling Wi-Fi Device Server s Quatech’s Wi-Fi Device Servers ne ed to have a wir eless network connection es tablished before they can be con figured for use. To enable the wireless conn ection, you need to obtain the SDS’ IP address as outlined below. Once you have the IP address, you [...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Enabling Wi-Fi Device Servers Step Procedure Description  Step 1 Turn on the power to your comp uter system.  Step 2 Insert the Quatech SDS i nstallation CD- ROM into your CD- ROM drive. If the CD-ROM does not launch automatically, select Start – Run fr om the Task bar, browse to the CD-ROM drive, and select the [...]

Installing the device drivers Quatech SDS User’s Manual Installing the device driv ers This section explains how to insta ll the SDS software under the Windows 2000, Windows NT4, and Wi ndows XP operat ing systems. Note: You must install the drivers on the installat ion CD- ROM on every computer that accesses the d evice(s) attached to the SDS. T[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Installing the device drivers Figure 7 - Welcome screen Step Procedure Description  Step 5 Click the Next button to continu e. The Prepare to Install screen displays. Continue with □ Step 6. Figure 8 - Prepare to Install screen Step Procedure Description  Step 6 Connect the Eth ernet port on your SDS to one of th[...]

Installing the device drivers Quatech SDS User’s Manual Step Procedure Description  Step 7 Connect power to the SDS. Connect the cable attached to the power source to the SDS. Pl ug the connector of the unattached power cable into the power source’s socket. Plug the other end of the cable into a power outlet. The SDS powers up and the blue P[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Installing the device drivers Step Procedure Description  Step 11 One of two possible screens displays: ¾ Where is the Serial Device Server attached? ¾ Reconfigure the Serial Device Server If your SDS is directly connected to your computer or to the local subnet, the Where is the Serial Device Server attached screen[...]

Installing the device drivers Quatech SDS User’s Manual Figure 11 - Network Connectivity Test screen Figure 12 shows the Netwo rk Connectivity Test prompt. T his prompt informs you that the Wizard is ready to ch eck the IP connectivity of the SDS. Step Procedure Description  Step 14 Press the Next button to run the IP connectivity test. The Re[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Installing the device drivers Figure 13 - TCP/IP Network Conf iguration Parameters screen Figure 14 shows the following T C P / I P network configuration parameters: ¾ Addres s type ¾ IP Address ¾ Subnet mask ¾ Default gate way Caution! If your address type is Dynamic , the Wizard asks you to confirm that you want th[...]

Installing the device drivers Quatech SDS User’s Manual Figure 14 - Internet Protocol (T CP/IP) Properties dialog box Step Procedure Description  Step 17 The Internet Protocol Propert ies (TCP/IP) dialog box lets you change the SDS configuration so that it c an operate in its permanent location. Select one of the f ollowing options: ¾ Use the[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Installing the device drivers Figure 15 - Restart confirmation pop-up box Figure 16 shows the Restart confirmation pop-up box. Step Procedure Description  Step 20 Press OK to restart the SDS and mak e your changes active. The SDS reboots and takes on the new configuration. The Information pop-up box displays. Continue[...]

Installing the device drivers Quatech SDS User’s Manual Figure 17 - TCP/IP Network Conf iguration Parameters screen Step Procedure Description  Step 22 Press the Next button to cont inue. The Rerun ne twork connectivity test pop- up box displays. Continue with □ Step 23. Figure 18 - Rerun network c onnectivity test pop-up box Step Procedure [...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Installing the device drivers Figure 19 - Network Connectivity Test screen Figure 20 shows the Netwo rk Connectivity Test prompt. T his prompt informs you that the Wizard is ready to ch eck the IP connectivity of the SDS. Step Procedure Description  Step 24 Press the Next button to run the IP connectivity test. The Re[...]

Installing the device drivers Quatech SDS User’s Manual Figure 21 - TCP/IP Network Conf iguration Parameters screen Figure 22 shows the TCP/IP network configuration parameters including the following: ¾ Addres s type ¾ IP Address ¾ Subnet mask ¾ Default gate way Caution! If your address type is Dynamic , the Wizard asks you to confirm that yo[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Installing the device drivers Figure 23 - Installation Complete screen Figure 24 illustrates the Installation Complete screen. Note: This screen provi des a link to Windows Device Manager where yo u can view or change the S DS configurat ion parameters or uninstall t he SDS. Hint: To open Device Manager at a later tim e,[...]

Installing the device drivers Quatech SDS User’s Manual Win NT Device Manager Windows NT does no t provide a Device Ma nager; howev er, you can use Quatech’s Device Ma nager to manage all the Quatech devices installed on your machine. Dou b le click the Device Man ager (DM) icon on your desktop t o launch. Expand the Quatec h Device Server grou[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Installing the device drivers Uninstalling your SDS Uninstalling from Windows XP/2000 Follow these steps in th e event that you nee d to uninstall or rein stall the SDS software on a Windows XP or 2000 system. 1. From the Control Panel, select System. 2. Click on the Hardware tab. 3. Click on Device Manager. 4. Expand Mu[...]

Installing the device drivers Quatech SDS User’s Manual Alternative installation steps This section supplemen ts the basic installati on procedure by t aking you through alternative installation s cenarios. It then directs you to the appropriate step in th e basic procedure. Note: This sec tion has steps that are used less freq uently than those [...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Installing the device drivers Figure 25 - Serial Device Server is Configured for a Remote Subnet Step Procedure Description  Step 31 Select one of the f ollowing options: ¾ I’ve already moved the SDS to the remote subnet. Press Next to continue. ¾ I’ll move the SDS later and run the wizard agai n. Press Next to [...]

Installing the device drivers Quatech SDS User’s Manual Figure 26 - Internet Protocol (T CP/IP) Properties dialog box Figure 27 shows t he current configuration parameters for the SDS. You can change these parameters by keying in t he desired values. Step Procedure Description  Step 32 The Internet Protocol (TC P/IP) Properties dialog box lets[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Installing the device drivers Figure 27 - Restart confirmation pop-up box Step Procedure Description  Step 35 Press OK to restart the SDS and mak e your changes active. The SDS reboots and takes on the new configuration. The Information pop-up box displays. Continue with □ Step 36. Figure 28 - Information pop-up box[...]

Installing the device drivers Quatech SDS User’s Manual Figure 29 - TCP/IP Network Conf iguration Parameters screen Figure 30 shows the TCP/IP network configuration parameters including the following: ¾ Addres s type ¾ IP Address ¾ Subnet mask ¾ Default gate way Step Procedure Description  Step 38 If you ar e satisfie d with the parameter [...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Installing the device drivers Figure 31 - DHCP confirmation pop-up box Figure 32 shows DHCP se rver confirmation pop-up box. Only answer Yes if you are sure t hat the DHCP server will alwa ys assign the sam e IP address to the SDS. Step Procedure Description  Step 40 Press Yes to have the DHCP server assign the IP add[...]

Installing the device drivers Quatech SDS User’s Manual Figure 33 - Locate the Serial Device Server screen Figure 34 offers you th ree options to locate your new SDS: ¾ Find an SDS that is plugged directly in to your computer’s NIC. ¾ Find an SDS that is attached to a remote subnet. ¾ Select your SDS model from a list of all supported serial[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Installing the device drivers Figure 34 - Locate the Serial Device Server using direct discovery screen Figure 35 explains how to connect the SDS to your computer for location and configuration purposes. Step Procedure Description  Step 43 Connect the Eth ernet port on your SDS to the Network Interfac e Connection (NI[...]

Installing the device drivers Quatech SDS User’s Manual Figure 35 - Locate the Serial Device Server on a remote subnet screen Figure 36 explains the options you have to search for an SDS on a remote subnet. Step Procedure Description  Step 45 Select one of the three follow ing options: ¾ The SDS is preconfigured for the remote subnet. Press N[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Installing the device drivers Figure 36 - Describe the Remote Subnet screen Figure 37 explains how to gather the information you need to search for your SDS on a remote subnet. Step Procedure Description  Step 46 Locate the target sub net’s default gateway address. You can get this address from a device already on t[...]

Installing the device drivers Quatech SDS User’s Manual Figure 37 - Locate the Serial Device Server options screen Figure 38 illustrates the Locate the Serial Device Server screen. You can eithe r connect the SDS to a local hub or switch or you can connect it directly to your comput er. Step Procedure Description  Step 48 Select one of two opt[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Installing the device drivers Fig ure 3 8 - Loca te the Serial Device Serv er local discovery s cre en Step Procedure Description  Step 49 Connect the SDS to a local hub or swit ch. Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet port on the S DS to the hub or switch. Continue with □ Step 50.  Step 50 Conne[...]

Installing the device drivers Quatech SDS User’s Manual Figure 39 - Select Desired Serial Device Server from list screen Figure 40 shows a complete list of all the Quatech serial device servers. This list will change as the SDS family grows. Step Procedure Description  Step 53 Locate and highlight your SDS device. Press the Next button to cont[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Installing the device drivers Figure 40 - Specify IP Addr ess screen Figure 41 prompts you for the IP address of your SDS . Step Procedure Description  Step 54 Enter the IP address for y our SDS in the box provided. Press the Next button to cont inue. If you are not sure of the IP address, see your system administrato[...]

Installing the device drivers Quatech SDS User’s Manual Figure 41 - Network Connectivity Test Failed screen Figure 42 displays when the IP connection test fails. It presents you wit h th ese thr ee options: ¾ Change t he SDS’ IP configuration and retest ¾ Mo ve the SDS to a different location and retest ¾ Ignor e the proble m and continue in[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface Configuring the SDS using the W eb interface This section explains how to con figure an SDS using a standard Web browser so that it can communicat e over a network with a serial device. After the install ation program include d on the SDS CD-ROM is finish ed, the Devi ce Serv er[...]

Configuring the SDS using a Web inter face Quatech SDS User’s Manual Follow these steps to man age your SDS using a Web int erface. Step Procedure Description  Step 1 Open your Web browser. We recommend Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher.  Step 2 Type the IP address for t he SDS in the Web browser’s URL (address) field. The format for an IP [...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface Setting network parameters Once you have mad e the initial netwo rk connection, you can mainta in and configure this connection using Quatech’s Web inter face. Of course, you can always go back and use the Install ation Wizard to program the settings for t he SDS. Contact your[...]

Configuring the SDS using a Web inter face Quatech SDS User’s Manual Figure 43 - Network Setup screen Step Procedure Description  Step 1 Select between a Static IP address an d one set by the DHCP server. For Static only, set the IP address. This must be a unique address in your network. Only let the DHCP server set the IP address if it is con[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface Step Procedure Description  Step 3 For Static only, set the Address mask. The Address mask is a string of 0's and 1's that screens out the network part of an IP address so that only the host computer part remains. Most people select the Class C Address mask. ¾ Clas[...]

Configuring the SDS using a Web inter face Quatech SDS User’s Manual Step Procedure Description  Step 5 Configure the SSID (n etwork name). The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name assigned to your wireless network. All devices on a wireless network must be configured with the same SSID.  Step 6 Select the Access Mode. ¾ Infrastructur[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface  Step 11 Enter the WEP Keys in hex. These are two digit hex values that will be used for the WEP keys. Valid characters are 0-9, a, b, c, d, e, and f.  Step 12 Press Submit to conf igure the SDS with your settings. Note: Press the browser ’s Back button to make no change[...]

Configuring the SDS using a Web inter face Quatech SDS User’s Manual Setting SNMP parameters SDS devices with firmware revisi on 5.0 and higher have been enhanced with additional Flash RAM to support S NMP. Older hardware does not have sufficient memory t o store the SNMP agent. To determine the firmware revision level of an SDS, navigate to the [...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface Step Procedure Description Destination inform ation. ¾ IP Address: ¾ Community Name: The host IP address you set here is where the SDS will send its traps. A community name, which is si milar to a password, must always be provided. To receive traps from an SDS, the host must h[...]

Configuring the SDS using a Web inter face Quatech SDS User’s Manual Figure 48 - SNMP Address Update Successful screen Step Procedure Description  Step 6 Click on the link t o reset the SDS. The Remote Reset screen displays. Figure 49 - Remote Reset screen Step Procedure Description  Step 7 Press Reset to activate your settings. The SDS is [...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface Viewing the serial port parameters Step Procedure Description  Preliminary Step Select Serial Ports from the selecti on bar and then select Ser ial Port Status from the left panel. The Serial Port Status screen shown on the following page displays. Note: You cannot make any c[...]

Configuring the SDS using a Web inter face Quatech SDS User’s Manual Step Procedure Description Note: Setup screen s vary slightly betwee n RS-232 and RS-232/422/48 5 (MEI) units. If you have an RS-232/422/485 (MEI) SDS, the Configure Serial Port Interface step wi ll display so that you can s elect between RS- 232 and RS-422/485 operation. If you[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface Step Procedure Description ¾ Force X4 mode ¾ Force X8 mode Note: Forcing a change in th e data rate may cause communication probl ems with some serial devices. If this is the case, chan ge the setting back to Auto (Recommended).  Step 3b Click on t he desired Perfo rmance S[...]

Configuring the SDS using a Web inter face Quatech SDS User’s Manual Step Procedure Description Step 4 (non-MEI) / Step 5 (MEI) applies to al l units  Step 4 (non-MEI) or  Step 5 (MEI only) Repeat the steps abov e for each port you need to configure and then press Save to implement al l of your changes. Close and re-open the port to activat[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface Figure 53 - Serial Port Setup screen for Tunneling mode Note: Click on a link to see a pop-up help screen for that item . Step Procedure Description  Step 1 Select the serial port you want to configure. Click on a port number to select that port. The selections on the screen [...]

Configuring the SDS using a Web inter face Quatech SDS User’s Manual Step Procedure Description Balanced  mode  offers  excellent  performance  for  most  applications.  Low  Latency  mode  heavily  favors  responsiveness  over  throughput.  Step 3c Set the Heart Beat Time to a value from 1 to 65[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface Step Procedure Description  Step 4b (MEI only) Click on the desired duplex mode s elector. Select Full Duplex to always en able transmit and receive drivers. Select Half Rx to enable the transmit drivers only when the SDS is transmitting; receivers are always enabled. Select [...]

Configuring the SDS using a Web inter face Quatech SDS User’s Manual If you have an RS-232 SDS, the Configur e Serial Port Interface step will not di splay and you will not be presented with any R S- 422/485 configu ration options. Figure 54 - Serial Port Setup screen for Raw TCP mode Note: Click on a link to see a pop-up help screen for that ite[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface Step Procedure Description ¾ Force X2 mode ¾ Force X4 mode ¾ Force X8 mode Note: Forcing a change in th e data rate may cause communication probl ems with some serial devices. If this is the case, chan ge the setting back to Auto (Recommended).  Step 3b Click on the desire[...]

Configuring the SDS using a Web inter face Quatech SDS User’s Manual Step Procedure Description  Step 4c (MEI only) Click on the desir ed connector setup. Select Loopback All to internally loopback RTS and CTS in t h e S D S. Au x I n a nd AuxOut are looped at the connector. Select Modem Control to send RTS on the AuxOut signal and to receive [...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface without any new d ata, the SDS closes the connec tion. The Auto TCP Timeout is used only in Data m ode, not in the DSR mode. Step Procedure Description  Preliminary Step Click on Serial Ports in the select ion bar. Note: Setup screen s vary slightly betwee n RS-232 and RS-232[...]

Configuring the SDS using a Web inter face Quatech SDS User’s Manual Figure 55 - Serial Port Setup screen for Auto TCP mode Note: Click on a link to see a pop-up help screen for that item . Step Procedure Description  Step 1 Select the serial port you want to configure. Click on a port number to select that port. The selections on the screen a[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface Step Procedure Description performance for most applications. Low Latency mode heav ily favors responsiveness over thr oughput .  Step 3c Set the Heart Beat Time to a value from 1 to 65534 seconds. Default is 45 sec onds. Note: Use a value of 0 to disable the h eartbeat timer[...]

Configuring the SDS using a Web inter face Quatech SDS User’s Manual Step Procedure Description (MEI only) Click on the desir ed interface sel ector. units, such as the SSE-400. If you select RS232, the RS422/485 selections will be gr ayed out. C ontinue with □ Step 5 .  Step 4b (MEI only) Click on the desired duplex mode s elector. Select F[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface UDP has three possible modes of communication that you select according to the IP/UDP address you enter: ¾ Point to point – key in a specific device’s address to communicate only with that device ¾ Broadcast – key in the br oadcast address of 255.25 5.255.255 to send to [...]

Configuring the SDS using a Web inter face Quatech SDS User’s Manual Figure 56 - Serial Port Setup screen for Raw UDP mode Note: Click on a link to see a pop-up help screen for that item . Step Procedure Description  Step 1 Select the serial port you want to configure. Click on a port number to select that port. The selections on the screen ar[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface Step Procedure Description responsiveness over thr oughput.  Step 3c Set the Heart Beat Time to a value from 1 to 65534 seconds. Default is 45 sec onds. Note: Use a value of 0 to disable the h eartbeat timer. Heartbeat messages help detect when a connection has been lost betw[...]

Configuring the SDS using a Web inter face Quatech SDS User’s Manual Step Procedure Description ¾ 127 Worldwide ¾ 255 Unrestricted Steps 4a through 4d apply onl y to RS-232/422/485 (MEI) units  Step 4a (MEI only) Configure the seri al port interface. Click on the desir ed interface sel ector. This series of steps only applies to MEI units, s[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface Running diagnostic tests Using the Port Status screen Step Procedure Description  Preliminary Step Click on Diagnostics fr om the selection bar. The Port Status screen displays. Figure 57 - Port Status screen Step Procedure Description  Step 1 Select the desired port. Clic[...]

Configuring the SDS using a Web inter face Quatech SDS User’s Manual Step Procedure Description Press Ping to run the test. Note : This utility is not int ended to ping the SDS from a PC, but for the SDS to ping a PC or other device. To ping the SDS from a PC on the network, use the ping command from a DOS command line. The Ping results screen di[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface Performing administrative functions The Admin functions let you updat e the software, assign a descriptive name to the SDS, and manage users (contr ol who can access the SDS from the Web interface). You can access these func tions by selecting Admin from the selection bar. Manag[...]

Configuring the SDS using a Web inter face Quatech SDS User’s Manual Figure 62 - Add/Del Users screen Step Procedure Description  Step 1 Enter the user name and password in the boxes provid ed. Passwords appear as asterisks.  Step 2 Select the Add option.  Step 3 Press the Submit key. A network confirmation prompt displays. Figure 63 - N[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface Figure 64 - Add/Del Users screen Step Procedure Description  Step 1 Enter the user name and password in the boxes provid ed. Be sure to enter them exactly as they were originally keyed in when the user was added. Both the user ID and the password are case-sensitive. Passwords[...]

Configuring the SDS using a Web inter face Quatech SDS User’s Manual Upgrading firmware Step Procedure Description  Preliminary Step Click on Admin in th e selection bar and then select Upgrade Firm ware from the left panel. The Upgrade Firmware screen displays. Figure 67 - Firmware Upgrade screen Note: Only SDS devices with a firmware revisio[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Config uring the SDS using a Web interface Contacting Quatech Step Procedure Description  Step 1 From the Home screen, sele ct Contact Us. The Contact Us screen displays. Figure 69 - Contact Us screen Step Procedure Description  Step 2 Click on either the sa les or support Em ail links to contact the Sales or Techn[...]

Troubleshooting and Maintainin g an SDS Quatech SDS User’s Manual T roubleshooting and Maintaining an SDS Troubleshooting an SDS This section lists some com mon problems and their causes. If the information below does not prov ide a solution, contact Quatech technical support. Problem Cause Solution The SDS does not turn on and no LEDs light up. [...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Troubl eshooting and Maintaining an SDS Problem Cause Solution The search utility does not find the SDS, cont. ¾ Check LAN ¾ Check subnet Verify that the link status light un der the LAN connection is lit. If it is no t lit, 1. Check to see if th e LAN patch cable is fully seated at both en ds. 2. Make sure the hub is [...]

Troubleshooting and Maintainin g an SDS Quatech SDS User’s Manual Problem Cause Solution Your applica tion cannot open the COM port ¾ Wrong COM port number or other COM port-r elated problem; problem with application 1. Is the application set up t o use the correct COM port number? a. No – Select correct COM port number. b. Yes – Continue wi[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Troubl eshooting and Maintaining an SDS Maintaining an SDS Operating conditions The SDS series is des igned to work in envir onments that are fr ee from dust, dirt, and moisture. You can operate an S DS at temperatures between 0 ° to 70°C. Do not leave an SDS where moisture can condense on it. Handling the SDS The foll[...]

Appendix A Quatech SDS User’s Manual Appendix A Specifications Size Product Size (L x W x H) SSE/DSE-100/400 4.6” x 3.8” x 1.2” (11.8 x 9.5 x 2.9 cm) Mounting flanges add 1.0” (2.5 cm) to widt h. QSE-100/400 10.0 ” x 5.3 ” x 1.3 ” (25.3 x 13.5 x 3.1 cm) ESE-100/400 10.0 ” x 5.3 ” x 1.9 ” (25.3 x 13.5 x 4.8 cm) LAN interface 10[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Appendix A Signals: RJ-45: DB-9: View looking into the connector View looking into the connector RS-232 signal Pin # RS-422/485 signal, 4-wire mode RS-422/485 signal, 2-wire mode RI 1 TxD– Transmit/Receive Data (Data–) RTS 2 AuxOut+ N/C DTR 3 AuxOut– N/C GND 4 GND Signal Ground (GND) TxD 5 TxD+ Trans mit/Receive Da[...]

Appendix A Quatech SDS User’s Manual Transmitter outputs RS-232: High Level Output: +5 V (min), +5.4 V (typical ) Low Level Output: –5 V (min), –5.4 V (typic al) Transmitter Skew: 50 ns (typica l), 200 ns (max) RS-422/485: Transmitter Outputs: 2 V (min) for 100 Ohm load Transmitter Skew: 5 ns (typical), 10 ns (max) Distance: 4000 feet Receive[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Appendix A Hardware Processor: Freescale / Motorola Power PC SDRAM: 8 MB FLASH Memory: 2 M B FLASH is field upgrad eable over Ether net connection Switches All models: On back panel: ¾ Reset : Reset s the unit and does a har d reboot. User data in volatile mem ory cleared. System configuration unchanged. If held until S[...]

Appendix A Quatech SDS User’s Manual 1- and 2-port models: All LEDs have the same definiti ons a s above and are located as indicated below: ¾ Power – top cover ¾ Link – left side of Eth ernet connector ¾ Speed – right side of Ethern et connector ¾ Data – next to DB-9 serial port(s) ¾ Status – next to power jack Power supply DC inp[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Appendix B Appendix B Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer's Name Quatech Inc. Manufacturer' s Address: 5675 Hudson Industrial Parkway Hudson, Ohio 44236-5012 (USA) Application of Council Electromagnetic Compat ibility (EMC) 89/336/EEC Directive: Standards to which EN55022, 1988 Conformity is Declared: EN5502[...]

Appendix B Quatech SDS User’s Manual FCC Notice: This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pu rsuant to part 15 of the F CC Rules. These limits are designed to prov ide reasonable pr otection agains t harmful interference when th e equipment is operat ed in a commerc ial environment . This e[...]

Quatech SDS User’s Manual Appendix C Appendix C Warranty information Quatech , Inc. warra nts the Se rial Devic e Serve r to be free of defects in mater ials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the d ate of purchase. Quat ech, Inc. will repair or replace any board that fails to perform und er normal operating c onditions and in ac[...]

Appendix C Quatech SDS User’s Manual OF PRODUCTS OR SERVIC ES BUNDLED WITH THE PRODUCTS, QU ATECH IS NOT LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AMOUNT OF DAMAGES ABOVE THE A GGREGATE DOLLAR AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOM ER FOR THE PURCHASE OF PRODU CTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLO W THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQU ENTIAL DAMA[...]