Cross Over Cable

MaxStream Ethernet RF Modems – Networking and Security

Published January 14, 2009 | By brent

by Brent Raynor www.manuauto.com

Connect a cross-over cable from the PC to the MaxStream 9XTend Ethernet RF Modem.
A method for programming this modem is through the use of ARP commands. ARP is an acronym for address resolution protocol.
The first step is to assign a static IP address to the MaxStream 9XTend Ethernet RF Modem.
In Windows XP, select Start, then Run. Type cmd and click OK.

The command prompt window will appear.
Type the following at the c prompt –> ARP -S 10.1.110.11 00-20-4A-8C-BD-9D
The ARP-S adds the host by associating the IP address with the physical address (MAC address).
10.1.110.11 is the static IP address, followed by the MAC address as shown on the modem 00-20-4A-8C-BD-9D
Press Enter

At the new c prompt type –> TELNET 10.1.110.11 1
Press Enter
The additional 1 establishes a connection and a response will appear on the screen…. Connecting to 10.1.110.11 1……Could not open communication to the host. on port1: Connection failed

At the c prompt type –> TELNET 10.1.110.11 9999
Press Enter
The 9999 opens the setup window. 9999 represents the IP side. 14001 the serial side

Select 0

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Select N, 0 and N

Select 9 to save and exit.

ARP -A command confirms the IP address of the MaxStream Ethernet RF Modem.
If the ARP -A command does not confirm the new address, recommend turning off the computer’s firewall.

Security Feature

MaxStream 9XTend RF modems have a VID(Vendor Identification Number). It is a four digit hexadecimal code that must matching VIDs in order for two modems to communicate.
Take any 4 digit number and convert it to hexadecimal, by using the weblink below.

Decimal to Hexadecimal Converter

(dec)

(hex)

Configure the VID

In command mode, type the following:
TELNET 10.1.110.11 14001
The cursor will blink at this point.
Type +++ within 1 second and OK will appear.
Type ATID 1057 (1057 or other number is the new VID)
Type ATWR (this writes the VID)
The above steps must be followed in a quick fashion or the MaxStream 9XTend Ethernet RF Modem will time out.

Verify the VID

In command mode, type the following:
TELNET 10.1.110.11 14001
The cursor will blink at this point.
Type +++ within 1 second and OK will appear.
Type ATID and press the ENTER key. The new VID will appear.

Boot Loader State

This means the MaxStream RF Ethernet modem is in a hung up state and will not work. The MaxStream I/O and power leds will remain on.
This is caused by an incorrect voltage being applied or the unit is in command mode. In most cases, this can be fixed by re flashing the unit.

Open the MaxStream X-CTU software.
Select the Modem Configuration tab.
Select XT09 on the Modem XTEND pull-down menu.
Select 9XTEND 9600/115K Hopping on the Function Set pull-down menu.
Add a check mark to Always update firmware.
Select the Write tab.
The above method fixes the problem in most cases. If this does not work, open the modem’s casing, remove the circuit board and access the serial port. Use the X-CTU software to communicate with the serial port.

At Manufacturers Automation Inc., we are dedicated to customer service and want to make your experience with Adaptive led displays and the MaxStream RF Modems a pleasant one.

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Moxa Ethernet Connectivity for the Adaptive StreetSmart

Published January 7, 2009 | By brent

by Brent Raynor

Hardware Required

Moxa NPort 5110 (1-port RS-232 serial device server)
Sticky Velcro Strip (3″)
Adaptive P/N: 1179122301 (power cable)
Serial cable 9Pin(f) to 9Pin(m)

Configure the Moxa NPort 5110

Connect a cross-over cable from the PC to the Moxa NPort 5110.
Open the Moxa NPort Administration Suite software http://www.moxa.com/support/download.aspx?d_id=1317
Select Configuration, then Broadcast Search

Double click on the NPort 5110 line and configuration box will appear.

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Select the Network tab and then Modify. a) IP Address b) Netmask c) Gateway

Select the Serial tab, check Modify and double click on the settings.
Once the serial settings box appears, enter the baud settings and click OK.
9600, 8, N, 1
No Flow Control
FIFO Enabled
RS-232

Select the Operating Mode tab, then Modify.
Double click the TCP Server Mode line.
Operating Mode: Server Mode
Local TCP Port: 3001
Command Port: 966
Max. Connection: 1
TCP Alive Check 7
Inactivity Timeout 0
Click Ok.

Click OK again and the new configuration is downloaded to the Moxa NPort 5110.

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Hardware installation, StreetSmart 17X (only)

Locate the boost regulator board inside the display, on the rear side of the driver board led panel.
Plug the power cable (P/N: 1179122301) in the output of the boost regulator board. The purpose of this board is to step up the 5VDC to 9VDC. Then plug the socket end of the power cable into the Moxa NPort 5110.
Note: StreetSmart 35X or AlphaEclipse displays do not have a boost regulator board. Recommend a din rail AC recepticle to mount the power adapter, which is included with the Moxa NPort5110.

Connect the serial cable from the Moxa NPort 5110 to the Com1 port of the Adaptive controller board. Adhere the velcro strip for mounting purposes.
Then connect the Ethernet 10/100 Base T(x) cable into the Moxa NPort 5110.

Test the Moxa NPort 5110

Open the diagnostic program in AlphaNet.
Select TCP/IP and then Setup.
Enter the IP Address and Port (3001).
Click on the Ping IP Address tab and a reply will appear. This procedure verifys connectivity to the Moxa NPort 5110.

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The next step is to transmit a test message.
A -> Click the Connect TCPIP tab under Actions.
B -> The TCP/IP State will change to connected.
C -> Click on the Broadcast Message tab.
D -> Click on the Select Address tab and a pop-up screen will appear. Add the StreetSmart address to the list and the Sign Type is AlphaEclipse StreetSmart V. Click Ok.
E -> Select Continuous Transmit and then the Send tab. View the messages on the StreetSmart led display.

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At Manufacturers Automation Inc., we are dedicated to customer service and want to make your experience with Adaptive led displays, a pleasant one.