Network Adapter

Adaptive Serial Clocks on a TCP/IP Network

Published May 4, 2009 | By brent

by Brent Raynor www.manuauto.com

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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.

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

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1600 King Street North

P.O. Box 602

St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2NO

800-387-6268 Tel. 519-664-3300 Tel.

sales@manuauto.com

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USRobotics Modem Setup for Adaptive LED Displays

Published January 4, 2009 | By brent

by Brent Raynor www.manuauto.com

Transmitting modem (computer)

Recommend using the U.S. Robotics V.92 external modem.
Use a straight through serial cable 9 Pin (f) to 25 Pin (m) or Adaptive P/N: 1088-8634
Set the dip switches on the U.S. Robotics V.92 external modem on for 1, 3, 4, 8

Receiving modem (Adaptive led display)

The U.S. Robotics V.92 external modem has an RS-232 output. If the display is more than 50′ from the modem, use the Adaptive Converter Box III (RS-485 output).
Connect the Converter Box III (E) to the U.S. Robotics V.92 external modem using the Adaptive modem cable (P/N: 1088-8635). Both of these devices can be placed next to the incoming telephone line. RS-485 allows 9600 baud communication up to 4000′. Connect the Adaptive indoor RS-485 wire (D) (P/N: 71220203) to the RS-485 terminal strip of the Converter Box III (E). This wire is extremely flexible and can be run to the Adaptive led display. Use the Adaptive modular network adapter (C) (P/N: 4331-0602) and adhere the sticky back to the Adaptive led display. Connect the 1 ft. RS485 cable (A + B) (P/N: 1088-8636) to the Adaptive modular network adapter. The ferrite side of this cable connects to the RS-485 port of the Adaptive led display.

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Configure the receiving modem

The U.S. Robotics V.92 external modem (receiving modem only) must be configured using the Adaptive AlphaNet diagnostic program, in order for the Adaptive AlphaNet software to communicate across the modem to the led display.
Connect the receiving modem to a PC using a standard serial cable DB9(f) to DB25(m)
Select Programs, AlphaNet and then Diagnostics.
Select Serial/Wireless, then Setup. Set Com1, 9600, 8, N, 1

Select Configure Replacement Modem
COM1, 9600, 8, N, 1 and the configuration string will also appear.
Select Configure Modem and wait till the process is complete. The modem is now ready to be removed and connected to the Adaptive led display (receiving side).

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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.