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Using the ES-device with your Equipment

If you are using a COM port based application​

  1. Ensure the ES device is powered up.

  2. Ensure the ES device is connected to the network (Ethernet LED should be ON)

  3. Ensure the ES device is connected to your Equipment via the correct serial port (i.e. RS-232 port if using an RS-232 device, or RS-422/485 if using an RS-422/485 device)

  4. Ensure the ES device is installed on the PC you wish to control the communications to the equipment with.

  5. Open your application on the PC which talks to your equipment.

  6. Select the COM port associated with your device.

  7. Click "Open" or "OK" to start communications as you would usually when communicating to the equipment using your existing direct serial cable connection.

  8. Check the Port LED on the ES device is now ON. This indicates the port is open and is receiving data to and from your equipment.

  9. Continue to use your application as normal. If you have problems with your application communicating to the equipment, see the Troubleshooting guide.

If you are using a socket based application​

  1. Ensure the ES device is powered (the power LED should be ON)

  2. Ensure the ES device is connected to the network (Ethernet LED should be ON)

  3. Ensure the ES device is connected to your Equipment via the correct serial port (i.e. RS-232 port if using an RS-232 device, or RS-422/485 if using an RS-422/485 device)

  4. Determine the IP address and port number for each serial port you'll be communicating to. Use Boost.LAN Manager to find your ES device by matching the MAC address on the side of the device with the MAC address in Boost.LAN Manager.

  5. Open your application and enter the IP address of the ES device and port number for each serial port you'll be communicating to.

  6. Click "Open" or "OK" to start communications as you would usually when communicating to the equipment using your existing direct serial cable connection.

  7. Check the Port LED on the ES device is now ON. This indicates the port is open and is receiving data to and from your equipment.

  8. Continue to use your application as normal. If you have problems with your application communicating to the equipment, see the Troubleshooting guide.