B B Electronics Computer Hardware Mini POE Ethernet to RS 232 Converters User Manual

Mini POE Ethernet to  
RS-232 Converters  
Models: PES1A, PESV1A  
Manual Documentation Number: PES1A/PESV1A-4905m  
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CHAPTER 5: USING THE WEB CONFIGURATION AND MANAGEMENT  
INTERFACE............................................................................................................. 15  
Table of Contents  
LOGGING IN............................................................................................................. 15  
LOGGING OUT ......................................................................................................... 15  
USING TUTORIAL AND HELP.................................................................................... 16  
CONFIGURING NETWORK SETTINGS ........................................................................ 16  
IP Settings........................................................................................................... 17  
Network Services Settings................................................................................... 17  
Advanced Network Settings................................................................................. 18  
CONFIGURING THE SERIAL PORT ............................................................................. 18  
Port Profile Settings............................................................................................ 18  
Basic Serial Settings ........................................................................................... 23  
Advanced Serial Settings..................................................................................... 24  
CONFIGURING ALARMS AND NOTIFICATION............................................................ 24  
Alarm Notification Settings................................................................................. 24  
Alarm Conditions................................................................................................ 24  
Alarm Destinations ............................................................................................. 25  
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION............................................................................. 1  
FEATURES.................................................................................................................. 1  
COMMUNICATION MODES ......................................................................................... 2  
Direct IP ............................................................................................................... 2  
Virtual COM Port ................................................................................................. 2  
Paired Mode ......................................................................................................... 3  
Other Communications Modes.............................................................................. 3  
CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE OVERVIEW............................................................. 5  
PACKAGE CHECKLIST ................................................................................................ 5  
INDICATORS, SWITCHES AND CONNECTORS............................................................... 6  
Link Integrity LED (Yellow).................................................................................. 6  
Network Activity LED ........................................................................................... 6  
Reset Switch .......................................................................................................... 6  
Voltage Output Selector Switch (PESV1A only) ................................................... 6  
Ethernet Port Connector....................................................................................... 7  
Serial Port Connector........................................................................................... 7  
Power Connector .................................................................................................. 7  
Output Power Connector (PESV1A only)............................................................. 7  
CONNECTING THE HARDWARE .................................................................................. 8  
Power over Ethernet (PoE)................................................................................... 8  
Configuration Connections................................................................................... 9  
CHAPTER 6: MANAGING THE PES1A/PESV1A............................................. 27  
SYSTEM SETTINGS ................................................................................................... 27  
Device Identity Settings....................................................................................... 27  
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Settings................................... 27  
USING REMOTE MANAGEMENT ............................................................................... 27  
MANAGING USERS AND PERMISSIONS ..................................................................... 27  
Changing the Root Username and Password ..................................................... 28  
Adding New Users............................................................................................... 28  
Configuring User Access and Permissions......................................................... 28  
MANAGING SERIAL PORTS AND CONNECTIONS ....................................................... 29  
Serial Ports ......................................................................................................... 29  
Connections ........................................................................................................ 29  
CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED .................................................................... 11  
1. Check the contents of your PES1A/PESV1A package. It should contain… 11  
2. Set up the Hardware ................................................................................... 11  
3. Power it Up................................................................................................. 11  
4. Get the IP Address ...................................................................................... 11  
5. Login........................................................................................................... 11  
6. Configure the PES1A/PESV1A ................................................................... 12  
7. Set up VCOM (if using the RealPort profile) .............................................. 12  
8. Communicate .............................................................................................. 12  
CHAPTER 7: USING ADMINISTRATIVE FEATURES................................... 31  
FILE MANAGEMENT................................................................................................. 31  
BACKUP/RESTORE ................................................................................................... 31  
UPDATE FIRMWARE................................................................................................. 31  
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS................................................................................. 31  
SYSTEM INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 32  
General ............................................................................................................... 32  
GPIO................................................................................................................... 32  
Serial................................................................................................................... 32  
Network............................................................................................................... 33  
REBOOT ................................................................................................................... 34  
CHAPTER 4: CONFIGURING THE IP ADDRESS............................................ 13  
USING THE DISCOVERY SOFTWARE ......................................................................... 13  
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CHAPTER 8: USING REALPORT....................................................................... 35  
Configuring the IP Address................................................................................. 35  
Configuring the Serial Port for RealPort............................................................ 35  
Adding a Virtual COM Port using RealPort....................................................... 36  
Removing a Virtual COM Port using RealPort .................................................. 36  
Updating RealPort.............................................................................................. 37  
APPENDIX A: DEFAULT CONFIGURATION SETTINGS .............................. 39  
APPENDIX B: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .................................................. 41  
APPENDIX C: DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAMS..................................................... 43  
APPENDIX D: RS-232 CONNECTIONS.............................................................. 45  
APPENDIX E: NETWORK CONNECTIONS..................................................... 47  
APPENDIX F: POWER OVER ETHERNET (POE)........................................... 49  
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Introduction  
Introduction  
10/100 Mbps auto-detecting operation  
IEEE 802.3af (Power over Ethernet) compatible  
Web Configuration and Management user interface  
Email event notification  
Chapter 1: Introduction  
PES1A and PESV1A Mini PoE (Power over Ethernet) Ethernet to RS-  
232 Converters provide simple and cost-effective solutions for connecting  
RS-232 devices to Ethernet networks. PES1A and PESV1A converters make  
it easy to connect serial printers, copiers, building automation, retail, point of  
sale, warehousing and banking equipment directly into Ethernet networks.  
Both models feature Power over Ethernet (PoE) operation and the PESV1A  
provides a switch selectable voltage output to power external devices.  
Communication Modes  
PES1A/PESV1A Ethernet to RS-232 converters allow you to connect  
serial devices over a LAN or WAN. Serial devices no longer are 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 allows traditional  
Windows PC software access to serial devices anywhere on the LAN/WAN  
network.  
PES1A and PESV1A converters support virtual COM port, console  
management, TCP and UDP socket, serial bridge, terminal, modem  
emulation and custom connections. Network addresses can be obtained  
dynamically or manually. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is  
supported. Configuration is accomplished through a web-based user  
interface.  
Direct IP  
Direct IP Mode allows applications using TCP/IP or UDP/IP socket  
programs to communicate with the asynchronous serial ports on the serial  
server. In this mode the PES1A/PESV1A is configured as a TCP or UDP  
server. The socket program running on the PC establishes a communication  
connection. The data is sent directly to and from the serial port on the server.  
TCP Server Mode allows network devices to initiate a TCP connection to  
the serial device connected to the serial port on the PES1A/PESV1A. This is  
also referred to as reverse telnet.  
UDP Server Mode allows network devices to initiate a UDP connection to  
the serial device attached to the serial port of the PES1A/PESV1A. When  
using UDP protocol the PES1A/PESV1A can be configured to broadcast data  
to and receive data from multiple IP addresses.  
Figure 1. PES1A Mini POE Ethernet to RS-232 Converter  
Virtual COM Port  
Features  
Virtual COM Port mode (also called RealPort, or com port redirection)  
allows you to map a COM port on your PC to the serial port on your  
PES1A/PESV1A. Using the RealPort software (included with the  
PES1A/PESV1A) you create virtual COM ports on your PC. When your  
application sends data to this port, RealPort redirects the data across the  
network to serial device connected to the PES1A/PESV1A serial port. The  
network is transparent to the user application and the serial device connected  
to the PES1A/PESV1A.  
Converts Ethernet to RS-232 serial  
Small, economical and configurable  
PESV1A provides selectable output power supply  
Supports TD, RD, TRS, CTS, DTR, DCD, DSR and GND RS-232 lines  
LEDs indicate link integrity and data transfer activity  
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Introduction  
Introduction  
Paired Mode  
Paired Mode (also called Serial Tunneling or Serial Bridge mode) allows  
serial devices connected to two PES1A/PESV1A converters to communicate  
across a network. The two PES1A/PESV1A converters automatically  
connect to each other.  
In Paired Mode the heartbeat feature ensures reliable communications by  
restoring the connection if communications are temporarily lost at either end  
due to loss of power or Ethernet connection.  
Other Communications Modes  
PES1A/PESV1A Converters also feature the following communications  
profiles:  
Terminal Mode allows you to connect a PC running terminal software to the  
PES1A/PESV1A serial port and communicate with the PES1A/PESV1A via  
a command line interface.  
Modem Emulation Mode allows you to configure the serial port to operate  
as if it is a modem. For legacy applications where a serial device is set up to  
communicate through a modem, the serial device can now be connected to  
the PES1A/PESV1A and communication occurs over the network. The  
PES1A/PESV1A emulates modem responses to and from the serial device.  
In Console Management Mode the PES1A/PESV1A can be configured for  
connection to the management port typically found on network devices such  
as routers, switches and servers. This allows remote management of the  
network device. Communication can be accomplished using telnet to a  
specific port in the converter.  
Custom Mode allows you to custom configure the PES1A/PESV1A serial  
port and is used if your application does not fit into any other predefined  
modes.  
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Hardware Overview  
Hardware Overview  
Indicators, Switches and Connectors  
Chapter 2: Hardware Overview  
Link Integrity LED (Yellow)  
When the yellow LED located on the Ethernet jack is illuminated it indicates  
that a connection (link integrity) has been established between the converter  
and a node on the network.  
Package Checklist  
PES1A/PESV1A PoE Ethernet to RS-232 Converters are shipped with the  
following items included:  
Network Activity LED  
When the green LED located on the Ethernet jack is flashing it indicates  
data is being sent across the network.  
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The PES1A or PESV1A module  
A printed version of this user manual  
A printed version of the PES1A/PESV1A Quick Start Guide  
CD-ROM disc with  
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RealPort drivers for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0  
this manual in pdf format  
a Quick Start guide in pdf format  
Figure 4. LED Indicators on the PES1A  
Reset Switch  
The Reset switch is a recessed switch located on the RJ-45 end of the PES1A  
and on the side of the PESV1A. The Reset switch provides two functions:  
Press and release within 10 seconds  
Resets the PES1A/PESV1A  
Reloads factory default values  
Figure 2. Top View of the PES1A Converter  
Press and hold for more than 10 seconds  
while powering up  
Voltage Output Selector Switch (PESV1A only)  
A three-position slide switch located on the side of the PESV1A allows you  
to select the voltage output (available on the two position terminal block).  
The three voltages available are:  
5 VDC  
9 VDC  
12 VDC  
Figure 3. Top View of the PESV1A Converter  
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Hardware Overview  
Hardware Overview  
Ethernet Port Connector  
Connecting the Hardware  
The Ethernet Port connector is a standard RJ-45 receptacle that allows the  
serial server to be connected to an Ethernet network. It also carries Power  
over Ethernet (PoE) based on the IEEE 802.3af standard.  
Typically, the PES1A/PESV1A is connected to a network via a hub, switch  
or router using standard CAT-5 cable. Power must be supplied to the  
converter via the CAT-5 cable using Power over Ethernet. Configuration is  
accomplished over the network, or via a direct connection (see below) using  
the Web Configuration and Management Interface  
On the PES1A/ PESV1A two indicator LEDs are built into the RJ-45  
connector.  
Power over Ethernet (PoE)  
Serial Port Connector  
Power is supplied to your PES1A/PESV1A from PoE power source  
equipment (PSE), which must be installed within 100 meters of the  
converter. PSEs may be endspan or midspan devices. Endspan PSE devices  
may be switches or hubs with integrated PoE capability. Midspan PSE  
devices are dedicated, inline devices that are installed between your network  
switch and the PES1A/PESV1A.  
The Serial Port Connector is a DB-9 male connector (configured as a DTE)  
supporting RS-232 serial communications including TD, RD, TRS, CTS,  
DTR, DCD, DSR and GND signal lines. Use a standard serial cable if  
connecting to a DCE; use a null modem (crossover) cable if connecting to a  
DTE.  
Refer to Appendices D, E and F for connection pin-outs.  
For more information on PoE see Appendix C.  
Power Connector  
Endspan PoE  
Switch or Hub*  
Power is supplied to the PES1A/PESV1A by PoE (Power over Ethernet) via  
the RJ-45 Ethernet receptacle. Power over Ethernet may be delivered via un-  
used pairs in the CAT-5 cable, or via a simplexed power technique. Both  
options are supported by the PES1A and PESV1A. PoE power consumption  
for the PES1A and PESV1A are rated Class 3.  
Serial Cable  
Refer to Appendix E for Ethernet connection pin-outs and additional information  
on PoE.  
Serial Device  
Output Power Connector (PESV1A only)  
PES1A  
C  
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The output power connector (on the PESV1A only) is a two position  
removable terminal block that provides a DC power supply voltage output  
(derived from the PoE input power) in three selectable ranges: 5 VDC, 9  
VDC and 12 VDC. Maximum output power is 4 watts.  
PC  
PESV1A  
* Must be w ithin 100 ft of the PES1A/PESV1A  
Figure 6. Connection using Endspan Power Source  
Figure 5. Side View of the PESV1A  
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Hardware Overview  
Hardware Overview  
Switch or Hub  
Midspan PoE  
Power Source*  
Serial Cable  
Serial Device  
PES1A  
or  
PESV1A  
PC  
PC  
* Must be w ithin 100 ft of the PES1A/PESV1A  
Figure 7. Connection using Midspan Power Source  
Configuration Connections  
Your PES1A/PESV1A converter typically is configured over the network  
connection using standard browser software. It also could be connected  
directly to a PC network adapter. To do so an Ethernet crossover cable is  
required. Also, a midspan power source is required to provide power to the  
PES1A/PESV1A.  
Midspan PoE  
Power Source*  
Serial Cable  
Serial Device  
PES1A  
or  
PESV1A  
PC  
PC  
* Must be w ithin 100 ft of the PES1A/PESV1A  
Figure 8. Direct Configuration Connection  
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Getting Started  
Getting Started  
6. Configure the PES1A/PESV1A  
In the Configuration, Serial Ports page select the Port Profile you require for  
use with your application (E.g. RealPort for virtual COM port, TCP Server,  
UDP server, Serial Bridge, etc)  
Chapter 3: Getting Started  
Configure the serial port settings for the selected Port Profile (E.g. In TCP  
Sockets select client or server, TCP port numbers, etc.) Also configure baud  
rate, data bits, etc in Basic Serial Settings.  
1. Check the contents of your PES1A/PESV1A package. It should  
contain…  
The PES1A or PESV1A module  
Configure any required alarms and notification  
A printed version of this user manual  
If RealPort profile was selected (virtual COM port) do the next step (Set up  
VCOM)  
A printed version of the PES1A/PESV1A Quick Start Guide  
CD-ROM disc with discovery software, RealPort software, this manual, Quick  
7. Set up VCOM (if using the RealPort profile)  
Start the RealPort software wizard (located on the included CD)  
Select Add a New Device  
Start guide  
2. Set up the Hardware  
Connect your PC to the network  
Select your PES1A/PESV1A from the list  
Select an unused COM port number  
Connect the PES1A/PESV1A serial port to your serial device (Use a serial  
cable if it is DCE, null modem cable if it is DTE.)  
Follow the wizard to set up a virtual COM port  
Connect the PES1A/PESV1A Ethernet connector to a PoE-enabled network  
switch or hub (CAT-5 cable)  
8. Communicate  
Configure and then start your application  
3. Power it Up  
Power is applied when the Ethernet (PoE) cable is connected  
When a connection is established with the network the yellow LED will  
illuminate  
The PES1A/PESV1A will automatically try to obtain an IP address, or  
generate one itself  
4. Get the IP Address  
Use the discovery software on your CD (finder.exe) to get the IP address for  
your PES1A/PESV1A  
5. Login  
In a web browser on your PC, type in the IP address and access the Web  
Configuration and Management Interface  
Login using the username ‘root’ and password ‘dbps’  
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Configuring the IP Address  
Configuring the IP Address  
If you need to change the IP address of the PES1A/PESV1A, you can  
accomplish this using the discovery software, or you can open the Web  
Configuration and Management Interface and do it there. (See Configuring  
Network Settings later in the next chapter.)  
Chapter 4: Configuring the IP Address  
1. To change the IP address of the PES1A/PESV1A from the  
Before you can begin the configuration of your PES1A/PESV1A you must  
know its IP address to access it with a web browser. Once you have access to  
the Configuration and Management Interface via a web browser you can  
reset the IP address using static IP addressing, if necessary.  
discovery software, click Configure IP Settings.  
2. In the dialog that appears, select Manually configure network  
settings.  
Your PES1A/PESV1A comes from the factory configured to obtain an IP  
address dynamically, or failing that, to generate its own IP address using the  
APIPA protocol. You can determine the current IP address using the  
discovery software included on the CD with your PES1A/PESV1A  
3. Type the new IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and  
system password (initially dbps) in the appropriate boxes, then click  
Apply.  
4. Click Reboot Device. This may take a minute or more to complete.  
Using the Discovery Software  
5. Click Refresh List to confirm the new IP address has been  
accepted.  
1. Connect the PES1A/PESV1A to your network (with PoE supply  
installed and operating). When it starts it will obtain an IP address.  
2. To determine the initial IP address of your PES1A/PESV1A, start  
the finder.exe utility included on the included CD.  
Figure 9. Discovery Utility Dialog  
3. The finder.exe utility scans the network for devices and then lists  
each device’s IP Address, MAC Address, Name and Product ID.  
Identify your PES1A/PESV1A by its MAC address (printed on a  
label on the PES1A/PESV1A).  
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Using the Web Configuration and Management Interface  
Using Tutorial and Help  
Chapter 5: Using the Web Configuration  
and Management Interface  
You can access the PES1A Tutorial by clicking Tutorial on the  
Configuration and Management homepage. Clicking Help on any page of the  
Configuration and Management Interface opens topics specific to that page.  
After logging in, if there is no activity for a period of time your session may time  
out. Clicking on any link will return you to the Web Login page where you will  
have to log in again to continue your session.  
The PES1A/PESV1A Ethernet to RS-232 Converter can be configured  
using the Configuration and Management Interface via a standard web  
browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox.  
Logging In  
1. Before you can begin configuring your PES1A/PESV1A Converter,  
you must login to the Configuration and Management Interface.  
To login, open your browser, type the IP address of your  
PES1A/PESV1A converter into the address bar and press Enter.  
The Login page will appear.  
2. Enter your Username and Password, then click Login.  
The first time you login, type the default (root) username and  
password.  
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Username: root  
Password: dbps  
The default username and password are preconfigured to give you full  
administrator permissions, allowing you to add and configure permissions for  
additional users. For security purposes, you may want to change the username  
and password after you have access the interface for the first time. To change  
usernames and passwords, and to add and configure new users, see  
Managing Users and Permissions in Chapter 6.  
Figure 10. The PES1A/PESV1A Configuration and Management  
Homepage  
When the username and password are accepted the Configuration and  
Management Interface homepage will appear.  
Configuring Network Settings  
The Network Configuration page contains three sections with hyperlinked  
menu bars. Click IP Settings, Network Services Settings or Advanced  
Network Settings to access these areas.  
Logging Out  
To log out of the Web Configuration and Management Interface, click  
Logout on the menu bar. To finish logging out of the web server, and prevent  
access by other users, you also must close the browser.  
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Advanced Network Settings  
The Advanced Network Settings section allows you to fine-tune the  
network connection. Typically these setting will not need to be changed.  
Consult the web-based tutorial and/or your network administrator for more  
information on Network Services and Advanced Network settings.  
Configuring the Serial Port  
The Serial Port Configuration page displays information about the serial  
port on your PES1A/PESV1A, including its description, its profile (operating  
mode) and serial settings (baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bits). You will  
have to configure these parameters to set up your system for the type of  
operation required and to match the parameters of the serial device to which  
the PES1A/PESV1A is connected.  
Figure 11. Network, IP Settings Page  
IP Settings  
The IP Settings section allows you to select between dynamic or static IP  
addressing. The PES1A/PESV1A’s default setting is Obtain an IP address  
automatically using DHCP, or dynamic IP addressing.  
To open the Serial Port Configuration page, under the Configuration  
menu click Serial Ports. When you first access this page a list of ports, their  
description, profile and serial configuration appears. (If the PES1A/PESV1A  
has not yet been configured for the first time the Profile column may indicate  
<Unassigned>.)  
When the PES1A/PESV1A is first connected it will try to obtain an IP address  
automatically. If it fails, it will assign an IP address to itself using the Automatic  
Private IP Addressing (APIPA) protocol. You can re-configure the  
PES1A/PESV1A for static IP address by selecting Use the following IP  
address and assign the IP address yourself.  
To access detailed settings for the PES1A/PESV1A serial port, click Port 1.  
The Serial Port Configuration page that appears includes three sections  
with hyperlinked menu bars.  
If Use the following IP address: is selected, you are choosing static IP  
addressing. When this option is selected the IP Address, Subnet Mask and  
Default Gateway text boxes become available. You must determine the  
appropriate parameters and enter them yourself. (If you do not know what to  
enter ask your network administrator for assistance.)  
Port Profile Settings  
Basic Serial Settings  
Advanced Serial Settings  
To implement any changes in this section, click Apply. A page will appear  
asking you to Reboot the PES1A/PESV1A so that the changes can take  
effect.  
Port Profile Settings  
The Port Profile Settings section displays the current serial port mode of  
operation, a description of that profile and a hyperlink to Change Profile…  
Network Services Settings  
Click the Change Profile… menu bar to open the Select Port Profile page.  
Any of eight possible serial port profiles can be selected.  
The Network Services Settings section allows you to enable or disable  
several common network services and configure their associated ports.  
Typically you will not have to change these settings.  
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TCP Sockets  
Select TCP Sockets to implement Direct IP Mode using TCP. When using  
TCP Sockets your converter can be configured as a TCP server or TCP  
client.  
TCP Server Settings  
If your PES1A/PESV1A is configured as a TCP server, other  
network devices can initiate a TCP connection with the serial device  
connected to the PES1A/PESV1A serial port. (This is also referred  
to as reverse telnet.) Network devices initiating connections must be  
configured with the IP address of the PES1A/PESV1A and the TCP  
port number associated with its serial port.  
After selecting TCP Sockets, click Apply to return to the Serial  
Port Configuration page. Select the TCP Server Settings as  
required by your application.  
Figure 12. Select Port Profile Page  
RealPort  
Select RealPort to implement the use of virtual COM ports. This allows you  
to map a COM port on a PC to the serial port on your PES1A/PESV1A.  
Using RealPort software (included with the PES1A/PESV1A) you create a  
virtual COM port on the PC. When your application sends data to this port,  
RealPort redirects the data across the network to the PES1A/PESV1A. The  
PES1A/PESV1A passes the data to the serial device connected to its serial  
port. The network is transparent to the user application and the serial device  
connected to the PES1A/PESV1A.  
Figure 13. TCP Server Settings  
For each option, the TCP port number is shown. You can also  
Enable TCP Keep Alive for each selection. (If Enable Keep Alive  
is selected the connections is maintained even if no data is being  
sent.)  
For information on how to use RealPort to create virtual COM ports on your PC  
see Chapter 8  
TCP Client Settings  
If your PES1A/PESV1A is configured as a TCP client it will  
automatically establish a bi-directional TCP connection between the  
serial device and a server or other networked device. Selecting  
Automatically establish TCP connections enables this feature and  
its configuration options become available.  
Console Management  
In Console Management the PES1A/PESV1A can be configured for  
connection to the management port typically found on network devices such  
as routers, switches and servers. This allows remote management of the  
network device. Communication can be accomplished using telnet to a  
specific port in the converter.  
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Figure 15. UDP Server Settings  
UDP Client Settings  
If your PES1A/PESV1A is configured as a UDP client you can  
automatically distribute serial data from you PES1A/PESV1A to  
many devices at the same time. This is sometimes referred to as  
Data Distribution or UDP Multicast.  
Figure 14. TCP Client Settings  
Consult the Tutorial and online Help for more detail.  
UDP Sockets  
Select UDP Sockets to implement Direct IP Mode using UDP protocol.  
When using UDP Sockets your converter can be configured as a UDP server  
or UDP client.  
UDP Server Settings  
If your PES1A/PESV1A is configured as a UDP server, other  
network devices can initiate a UDP connection with the serial  
device connected to the PES1A/PESV1A serial port. Network  
devices initiating connections must be configured with the IP  
address of the PES1A/PESV1A and the UDP port number  
associated with its serial port.  
Figure 16. UDP Client Settings  
After selecting UDP Sockets, click Apply to return to the Serial  
Port Configuration page. Select the TCP Server Settings as  
required by your application.  
You can configure multiple destinations. In the appropriate boxes,  
type the Description, Send To IP address or DNS name and UDP  
Port number, then click Add. You can also configure the conditions  
under which to send data.  
Consult the Tutorial and online Help for more detail.  
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Advanced Serial Settings  
Serial Bridge  
Click the Advanced Serial Settings menu bar to access settings used to fine  
tune the serial port. Typically these setting will not need to be changed.  
Consult the web-based tutorial for more information if necessary.  
Select Serial Bridge to implement Paired Mode (also called serial  
tunneling). This allows serial devices connected to two PES1A/PESV1A  
converters to communicate across the network. The two PES1A/PESV1A  
converters automatically connect to each other.  
Configuring Alarms and Notification  
Terminal  
The PES1A/PESV1A can be configured to generate alarms and send  
notification emails based on the occurrence of specific events. Events include  
the states of some RS-232 handshake (GPIO) lines and the detection of  
specified character patterns within the serial data stream. The Alarms  
Configuration page displays the current alarm settings and allows you to  
configure them. It contains two sections: Alarm Notification Settings and  
Alarm Conditions.  
Select Terminal to communicate with the PES1A/PESV1A via its serial port  
using a terminal program and a command line interface. For more  
information on this option and the command line interface contact B&B  
Electronics Technical Support.  
Modem Emulation  
Select Modem Emulation to configure the serial port to operate as if it is a  
modem. For legacy applications where a serial device is set up to  
communicate through a modem, the serial device can be connected to the  
PES1A/PESV1A and communication occurs over the network. The  
PES1A/PESV1A emulates modem responses to and from the serial device.  
Note: In the PES1A/PESV1A GPIO lines are permanently configured as RS-  
232 hardware handshake lines to support the standard RS-232 interface. Do  
not attempt to re-configure the settings in the GPIO section of the Web  
Configuration and Management Interface.  
Alarm Notification Settings  
Custom  
The Alarm Notification Settings page provides a checkbox to enable alarm  
notifications. Text boxes are provided to enter the IP address of your SMTP  
mail server and the email address that will be placed in the From field of the  
email.  
Select Custom to custom configure the PES1A/PESV1A serial port and is  
used if your application does not fit into any other predefined modes. This is  
an advanced option that allows full configuration of the serial port.  
Alarm Conditions  
Apply  
After you have selected a port profile, click the Apply button. The Serial  
Port Configuration page will re-appear and will contain additional  
configuration settings specific to the profile you have chosen.  
The Alarm Conditions page is a tabular listing of 32 alarms that can be  
configured. Table headings include Enable (a checkbox), Alarm  
name/number, Type of alarm, Trigger conditions, SNMP Trap, Send to  
address and Email Subject line.  
For more information on these configuration options see the web-based Tutorial  
and online Help.  
Clicking on the Alarm name opens an Alarm Configuration page for that  
specific alarm. The page contains two sections: Alarm Conditions and  
Alarm Destinations.  
Basic Serial Settings  
Click the Basic Serial Settings menu bar on the Serial Port Configuration  
page to configure the PES1A/PESV1A’s serial port Baud Rate, Data Bits,  
Parity, Stop Bits and Flow Control parameters. For all profiles except  
RealPort, the Basic Serial Settings configuration section allows you to set  
these parameters. When the RealPort profile is selected the serial port  
settings will be directed by the PC applications using the virtual COM port.  
Alarm Conditions allows you to select GPIO-based or serial data pattern-  
based events.  
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GPIO is not supported in the PES1A/PESV1A but it is possible to use the Send  
alarms based on GPIO pin states feature to generate alarms based on the  
condition of some RS-232 hardware handshake lines. For assistance in  
implementing this feature contact B&B Electronics Technical Support at 815  
433-511 or [email protected]  
To Send alarms based on serial data pattern matching, select that option  
and type a character string into the text box provided.  
Alarm Destinations  
Alarm Destinations allows you to specify where to send alarm notification  
emails, their priority and subject title. Type the information into the Mail to  
email address, CC address, set the Priority and type in the Subject line.  
To send an SNMP trap, select Send SNMP trap to following destination  
when alarm occurs and type the destination IP address for the SNMP trap.  
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Managing the PES1A/PESV1A  
Managing the PES1A/PESV1A  
Changing the Root Username and Password  
You may want to change the Root username and password after you have  
gained access to the Web Configuration and Management Interface. To  
change your username and password click Users under the Configuration  
menu. Follow the prompts to enter a new username and password. Click  
Apply to complete the procedure.  
Chapter 6: Managing the  
PES1A/PESV1A  
Adding New Users  
System Settings  
The root user of the PES1A/PESV1A (using the default username and  
password) has complete administrative rights, including access and control of  
all configuration parameters. As administrator you can add other users and  
configure the specific rights of each.  
The System configuration page contains two sections: the Device Identity  
Settings and the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Settings.  
Device Identity Settings  
Non-administrators can also set up new users, access and permissions (if they  
have permission) but a user cannot set another user’s permission level higher  
than their own permission level, nor can a user raise their own permission  
level.  
The Device Identity Settings page allows you to enter a Description such as  
the network name of the PES1A/PESV1A, the SNMP Contact person, a text  
description of the Location of the PES1A/PESV1A and the Device ID  
number.  
1. In the Configuration menu, click Users. The User Configuration  
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Settings  
page appears.  
The SNMP Settings page allows you to enable and configure SNMP and  
SNMP traps.  
2. Click New. The Add New User page appears.  
3. Type a new username in the New Username box.  
For more information on using SNMP access the Tutorial and Help files and  
request assistance from your network administrator.  
4. Type a new password in the New Password box. The characters  
you type will be masked by asterisks.  
Using Remote Management  
5. Type the new password again in the Confirm Password box. The  
The PES1A/PESV1A can be remotely managed using the Connectware  
Manager, a server installed on a separate computer. There are three sections  
to the Remote Management Configuration page: Connections, Security and  
Advanced settings.  
characters you type will be masked by asterisks.  
6. Click Apply. After a short delay a message box appears at the top of  
the page announcing, “Changes have been saved successfully.”  
For more information on Remote Management Configuration click the  
Connectware Manager Tutorial link.  
Configuring User Access and Permissions  
1. In the Configuration menu, click Users. The User Configuration  
page appears.  
Managing Users and Permissions  
2. Click the username to be configured. The User Configuration –  
Username page appears. To change the username or password,  
make the changes under User Configuration and click Apply.  
The Users configuration page allows you to add, remove and edit Users  
information including passwords, access privileges and user permissions.  
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Managing the PES1A/PESV1A  
3. Click the User Access link. The User Access page opens. Select  
Allow command line access and/or Web Interface Access. Click  
Apply. (See the online help for more information on these choices.)  
4. Click the User Permissions link. The User Permissions page  
appears containing a list of permissions and dropdown lists. For  
each item on the list select the level of permission to be granted to  
the user. (See the online help for more information on these  
choices.)  
Managing Serial Ports and Connections  
The Management section of the Web Configuration and Management  
Interface provides information about the current operational state of the  
PES1A/PESV1A.  
Serial Ports  
The Serial Port Management page displays information on: Port number,  
Description, Profile and Connections. If you click Connections the Port  
Connections Management page appears displaying information on where the  
port is Connected From, Connected To, the Protocol (or profile) being  
used and the number of Sessions. This information can be Refreshed and, if  
the Action box is selected the Disconnect button become available allowing  
you to disconnect.  
Connections  
The Connections Management page displays network connections  
information including Connected From, Connected To, the Protocol in use  
and the number of Sessions.  
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Using Administrative Features  
Using Administrative Features  
System Information  
Chapter 7: Using Administrative  
Features  
The System Information page displays information about your  
PES1A/PESV1A:  
General  
Model  
For additional information on each of the following features access the  
Tutorial and Help files.  
MAC Address  
Firmware Version  
Boot Version  
POST Version  
CPU Utilization  
Up Time  
File Management  
The File Management page provides facilities to upload and/or manage  
custom web pages and files such as your applet and HTML files to the  
PES1A/PESV1A. Uploading an index.htm or index.html file will  
automatically load that page upon logging into the PES1A/PESV1A.  
Total Memory  
Used Memory  
Free Memory  
Backup/Restore  
GPIO  
The Backup/Restore page allows you to backup the current configuration  
settings on your PES1A/PESV1A to a folder on your PC. You can also  
restore the configuration from a saved file.  
Not applicable to the PES1A/PESV1A  
Serial  
Update Firmware  
The Serial page displays a table containing the following information:  
The Update Firmware page allows you to select firmware from a folder on  
your computer and upload it to the PES1A/PESV1A.  
Port number  
Description  
Caution: When updating the firmware, check the support site and release notes  
for more information to determine if the PES1A/PESV1A must update the POST  
before updating the firmware.  
Profile  
Serial Configuration (baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bits  
If you click Port 1 the Serial Port Diagnostics page appears:  
Factory Default Settings  
The Factory Default Settings page allows you to reset the PES1A/PESV1A  
to factory defaults (see Appendix A) with the option of keeping network  
settings as they are.  
Caution: Restoring the factory default settings will clear all current settings and  
automatically reboot the PES1A/PESV1A.  
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Using Administrative Features  
Using Administrative Features  
Reboot  
The Reboot page allows you to reboot the PES1A/PESV1A. If you click on  
Reboot the process will take approximately one minute to complete.  
Figure 17. Serial Port Diagnostics Page  
Network  
The Network page displays statistics related to IP, TCP, UDP and ICMP  
protocol activities.  
Figure 18. Network Information Page  
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Using RealPort  
Using RealPort  
Adding a Virtual COM Port using RealPort  
Windows 2000/XP:  
Chapter 8: Using RealPort  
1. Locate the RealPort driver software on the CD you received with  
your PES1A/PESV1A.  
RealPort is a COM port redirector program that allows you to add and  
remove virtual COM ports on your PC and update the RealPort software.  
2. Find the RealPort setup.exe file for your PC’s operating system.  
3. Start the setup.exe file. The RealPort Setup Wizard Welcome  
Virtual COM ports allow you to set up a connection between your PC and  
the device connected to the serial port on your PES1A/PESV1A via an  
Ethernet network connection using TCP/IP. If you will be using virtual COM  
ports (configuring your serial port with the RealPort profile) you must use  
RealPort to configure those ports on your PC. Once you have configured a  
new virtual COM (VCOM) port using RealPort, application software can  
communicate through that COM port as if it is located within the PC.  
dialog appears.  
4. Select the Add a New Device, then click Next. The Select Device  
dialog appears listing the IP Address, MAC Address and Model of  
all devices on the network. To identify your PES1A/PESV1A  
compare the MAC address listed with the MAC address on the label  
on your PES1A/PESV1A.  
There are three steps to setting up a virtual COM port with RealPort.  
1. Configure the PES1A/PESV1A with an IP address  
5. Select the device to be configured as a virtual COM port and click  
Next.  
6. In the Select COM Port dialog that appears, select the COM port  
number to be assigned to the PES1A/PESV1A. Click Next. A  
progress screen will appear.  
2. Configure the PES1A/PESV1A serial port for RealPort (VCOM)  
mode  
3. Configure the port itself using RealPort  
7. When the process is complete click Finish.  
Configuring the IP Address  
Windows 98, ME, NT 4.0:  
See Chapter 3, Configuring the IP Address  
1. Follow the readme.txt included with each O/S on the CD (no  
setup.exe available).  
Configuring the Serial Port for RealPort  
1. Login to the Web Configuration and Management Interface.  
Removing a Virtual COM Port using RealPort  
2. Select Configuration, Serial Port.  
Windows 2000/XP:  
3. On the Serial Port Configuration page, check the Profile for the  
1. Locate the RealPort driver software on the CD you received with  
your PES1A/PESV1A.  
port. If it is not RealPort, click Port 1.  
4. On the page that appears click Change Profile.  
2. Find the RealPort setup.exe file for your operating system.  
5. On the Select Port Profile page, select RealPort, then click Apply.  
3. Start the setup.exe file. The RealPort Setup Wizard Welcome  
dialog appears.  
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Using RealPort  
Using RealPort  
4. Select the Remove an Existing Device, then click Next. The Select  
Device to Remove dialog appears listing the IP Address, MAC  
Address and Model of all devices on the network. To identify your  
PES1A/PESV1A compare the MAC address listed with the MAC  
address on the label on your PES1A/PESV1A.  
5. Select the device to be removed and click Next.  
6. In the Select COM Port dialog that appears, select the COM port  
number to be assigned to the PES1A/PESV1A. Click Next. A  
progress screen will appear.  
7. When the process is complete click Finish.  
Windows 98, ME, NT 4.0:  
1. Follow the readme.txt included with each O/S on the CD (no  
setup.exe available).  
Updating RealPort  
Windows 2000/XP:  
1. Locate the RealPort driver software on the CD you received with  
your PES1A/PESV1A.  
2. Find the RealPort setup.exe file for your operating system.  
3. Start the setup.exe file. The RealPort Setup Wizard Welcome  
dialog appears.  
4. Select the Update RealPort Software, then click Next.  
5. A progress dialog will appear.  
6. When the process is complete a dialog will indicate that you must  
restart your computer before the new settings will take effect. Click  
Yes to restart your computer now.  
Windows 98, ME, NT 4.0:  
1. Follow the readme.txt included with each O/S on the CD (no  
setup.exe available).  
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Default Configuration Settings  
Default Configuration Settings  
Appendix A: Default Configuration  
Settings  
Server Name  
Username:  
PES1A, PESV1A  
root  
Password:  
dbps  
DHCP:  
Enabled  
9600  
Baud Rate:  
Data//Stop:  
8/1  
Parity:  
None  
Flow Control:  
TCP/UDP Protocol:  
Connection Mode:  
TCP/UDP port:  
None  
TCP  
TCP Socket  
2001  
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B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com  
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Product Specifications  
Product Specifications  
Data Bits: 5, 6, 7 or 8  
Stop Bits: 1, 2  
Appendix B: Product Specifications  
Flow control: None, Hardware, Software  
Set-up Options: Web Configuration and Management Interface  
Configuration Modes: Direct IP (TCP or UDP Sockets)  
Model: PES1A, PESV1A  
Virtual COM Port (RealPort)  
Paired Mode (serial bridge/serial tunneling)  
Terminal  
Manual: Paper copy of this manual, PDF available  
Modem Emulation  
Custom  
CD-ROM disc: RealPort virtual COM port software for Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0  
B&B discovery software (finder.exe)  
PDF of PES1A/PESV1A User Manual  
PDF of Quick Start guide  
Configuration Method: Uses any web browser via built-in web server  
Customizable web interface option with support for Java applets  
Operating Systems supported Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0  
Security: Admin configuration password protection  
Strong SSL v3.0 / TLS v1.0 based encryption – DES (56 bit), 3DES (168  
bit), AES (128/256 bit)  
(call B&B Tech Support for other operating systems)  
Dimensions PES1A – 0.8 x 1.7 x 3.9 in (2.0 x 4.2 x 9.8 cm)  
PESV1A – 1.0 x 2.8 x 5.1 inches (2.5 x 7.1 x 13.0 cm)  
Device Management: SNMP – RFC 1213/1215/1316/131  
IP Address Assignment: Static IP, DHCP, Auto-IP  
Power Supply Requirements: Class 3 Power over Ethernet (PoE)  
Power Consumption: Class 3 device for PoE configuration  
TCP/UDP Forwarding Characteristics: Bytes, Idle Time, Data Pattern  
Event Notification: Via email with SNMP traps triggered by matching data pattern  
Accessories: Panel mount bracket  
Power Output (PESV1A only): 5, 9, or 12VDC @ 4W maximum, slide switch selectable  
Connector is pluggable two position terminal block 125mA max in rush  
Operating Temperature: 0 to 70 °C (32 to 158 °F)  
Storage Temperature:  
Humidity:  
40 to 85 °C (40 to 185 °F)  
10% to 90% R.H. non-condensing  
Approvals: CE, FCC, class B  
Link Integrity Indicator: Yellow LED (on Ethernet connector)  
Activity Indicator: Green LED (on Ethernet connector)  
Ethernet Connector: Single RJ-45 female (with built-in LED indicators)  
Ethernet Standards Supported: IEEE 802.3 10/100 Mbps auto-detecting, 10BaseT, 100BaseTX  
IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet, compatibility for both data and spare  
pair lines  
Protocols Supported: TCP, UDP, DHCP, SNMP, SSL/TLS, TELNET, RLOGIN, RFC 2217, LPD,  
HTTP/HTTPS, SMTP, ICMP, IGMP, ARP  
Serial Connector: 9 pin D-type male (DB-9M)  
RS-232 Interface Lines Supported: TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, DSR, GND  
Serial Data Rates: 50, 75, 110, 134, 150, 200, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800, 9600,  
14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 57600, 115200, 230400 bps  
Parity: None, Even, Odd, Mark, Space  
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B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com  
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com  
B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com  
Dimensional Diagrams  
Dimensional Diagrams  
Appendix C: Dimensional Diagrams  
2.000cm  
9.800cm  
Figure 19. Dimensional Diagram of the PES1A  
13.0 cm  
11.7 cm  
10.6 cm  
Figure 20. Dimensional Diagram of the PESV1A  
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B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com  
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RS-232 Connections  
RS-232 Connections  
Appendix D: RS-232 Connections  
DB-9M  
Signal  
RS-232 DTE  
Pin  
1
Carrier Detect  
Receive Data  
DCD  
RXD  
TXD  
DTR  
GND  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
NA  
In  
In  
2
3
Transmit Data  
Out  
Out  
---  
4
Data Terminal Ready  
Signal Ground  
5
6
Data Set Ready  
Request To Send  
Clear To Send  
In  
7
Out  
In  
8
9
Not Connected  
NA  
Figure 21. RS-232 Connections in a DB-9 Connector  
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B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com  
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Network Connections  
Network Connections  
Appendix E: Network Connections  
PoE  
PoE  
RJ-45 Pin  
Signal  
Wire Color  
Alternative A Alternative B  
Negative  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
TX+  
TX+  
White-Green  
Green  
Negative  
RX+  
White-Orange  
Blue  
Positive  
Not used  
Not used  
RX-  
Positive  
White-Blue  
Orange  
Positive  
Positive  
Not used  
Not used  
White-Brown  
Brown  
Negative  
Negative  
Figure 22. Pin-out for an Ethernet Cable showing PoE  
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B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com  
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com  
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Power over Ethernet  
Power over Ethernet  
Device with Power Source  
Powered End Station  
Data Pair  
3
6
3
6
Data Pair  
Appendix F: Power over Ethernet (PoE)  
7
8
7
8
Negative (-)  
Positive(+)  
Negative (-)  
Power  
Sourcing  
Equipment  
(PSE)  
Powered  
Device  
(PD)  
Power over Ethernet is a technique (defined by the IEEE802.3af standard) for  
providing power to Ethernet enabled devices over standard Category 5e  
cabling. Two techniques (Alternative A and Alternative B) are defined by the  
standard and supported by the PES1A/PESV1A.  
Positive(+)  
4
5
4
5
1
1
Data Pair  
Data Pair  
2
2
Alternative A implements a simplex, or ‘phantom feeding’ method for  
delivering power to the end device. Power is carried on the same conductors  
as data. Cabling for standard 10BaseT and 100BaseTX Ethernet (typically  
Category 5 cable with RJ-45 connectors) uses two data/signal pairs. The  
power sourcing equipment (PSE) applies positive DC voltage (simplexed) to  
pins 3 and 6. Negative voltage is applied to pins 1 and 2. The powered device  
(PD) derives the power from these lines.  
Figure 24. Power over Ethernet Alternative B  
Alternative B carries power over spare wire pairs in the cable. The power  
sourcing equipment applies positive voltage to pins 4 and 5. Negative voltage  
is applied to pins 7 and 8.  
Operating voltage is typically 48 volts but may vary from 44 volts to 57  
volts.  
Device with Power Source  
Powered End Station  
3
6
3
Data Pair  
Data Pair  
6
Negative (-)  
Positive(+)  
Negative (-)  
Positive(+)  
Power  
Sourcing  
Equipment  
(PSE)  
Powered  
Device  
(PD)  
1
1
2
Data Pair  
Data Pair  
2
Figure 23. Power over Ethernet Alternative A  
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B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com  
B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com  
B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
B&B Electronics Manufacturing Company  
P.O. Box 1040  
Manufacturer’s Name:  
Manufacturer’s Address:  
707Dayton Road  
Ottawa, IL 61350 USA  
Model Numbers:  
Description:  
Type:  
ESR901WB  
1 Port 802.11b Wireless Serial Server  
Light industrial ITE equipment  
Application of Council Directive:  
Standards:  
89/336-EEC  
EN 55022  
EN 61000-6-1  
EN 61000 (-4-1, -4-3, -4-4, -4-5, -4-6, -4-8, -4-11)  
Robert M. Paratore, Director of Engineering  
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B&B Electronics Mfg Co Inc – 707 Dayton Rd - PO Box 1040 - Ottawa IL 61350 - Ph 815-433-5100 - Fax 815-433-5104 – www.bb-elec.com  
B&B Electronics Ltd – Westlink Commercial Park – Oranmore, Galway, Ireland – Ph +353 91-792444 – Fax +353 91-792445 – www.bb-europe.com  
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