Adaptive Serial Clocks on a TCP/IP Network

brent — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:46:49 +0000

by Brent Raynor www.manuauto.com

1033-1113 Adaptive Serial Clock

Connect an Adaptive serial clock to the LAN

Product Required

1033-1113 Adaptive Serial Clock
NPort 5130 Moxa Serial Device Server
71220204 Indoor RS485 Communication Wire and DB9(f) Connector
43310602LF Modular Network Adapter
1088-8636 1 Ft. RS-485 Cable with 2 RJ11s & Ferrite

Windows XP Setup for Configuring the Moxa NPort 5130

Change the properties of the Local Area Connection.
Go to Start, Settings, and then Network Connections.
Select Local Area Connection and then Properties.
Scroll down the list and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Select Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is similar to the Moxa NPort 5130, except for the last two digits.
Connect an Ethernet crossover cable from the PC to the Moxa NPort 5130.
Apply power to the Moxa NPort 5130.

Moxa Configuration Software

Install the NPort Administration Suite
http://www.moxa.com/support/download.aspx?d_id=1317
Select the Configuration tab, under the Function heading.
Select the Search tab and the configuration information will appear. The factory default IP address is 192.168.127.254
Select COM Mapping tab, under the Function heading.
Select the Add tab and the information for the Moxa NPort 5130 will appear.
Select From List, click on the box next to the information and select OK.
The Com Port can be changed by double clicking on the information tab. Choose Com 4 for this example.
Click the Apply tab and a window will appear Do you want to apply the changes. Select Yes.

Adaptive EtherTime Software

Install the weblink below.
http://www.manuauto.com/support/adaptive/adaptive-software-downloads/
Ethertime syncs the serial clocks to the time on the PC or Server.

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Moxa Ethernet Connectivity for the Adaptive StreetSmart

brent — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:23:39 +0000

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.

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.

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.

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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