VersaMax Serial To Ethernet Adapter, GFK-1852Agfk1852A

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VersaMax Serial to Ethernet Adapter
User's Manual
GFK-1852A February,2010
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Preface
Content of This Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction and Quick Start: Overview of applications and
firmware options and a quick start procedure.
Chapter 2. Network Interfaces: Port and power specifications.
Chapter 3. Network Protocols: IP address, packing algorithm, and port
number.
Chapter 4. Configuration: Using the configuration software to set
paramteters.
Chapter 5. Monitor Mode and Firmware Upgrade: Using Monitor mode
and upgrading the VMSE firmware.
Chapter 6. Serial Line Interfaces: Serial connector pinouts, LED
indicators, and serial cable data.
Chapter 7. Technical Data: General ratings and specifications.
Appendix A. IP Addresses: Format of IP addresses
Appendix B. Binary to Hex Conversion: Conversion table
Appendix C. Declaration of Conformity: Declaration of conformance to
standards.
Related Publications
GFK-1645 VersaMax Micro PLCs and Nano PLCs User’s Manual
GFK-1852A v
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction and Quick Start .........................................................1-1

Introduction.............................................................................................................. 1-1
VMSE Firmware Options ........................................................................................ 1-2
SRTP/SNP Firmware ........................................................................................ 1-2
Pass Thru Firmware .......................................................................................... 1-2
Modbus TCP/RTU firmware ......................................................................... 1-2
Quick Start ............................................................................................................... 1-3
Preliminary Step ........................................................................................ 1-3
Default IP Address..................................................................................... 1-3
Procedure: Assigning a New IP Address .................................................. 1-3
Configuration .................................................................................................. 1-10
Configuration Example............................................................................ 1-11
Chapter 2 VMSE Interfaces ..............................................................................2-1

Serial Interface .................................................................................................. 2-1
Network Interface ............................................................................................. 2-2
Hardware Address (MAC Address) .................................................................. 2-2
Power Requirements ......................................................................................... 2-2
Chapter 3 Network Protocols ............................................................................3-1

Packing Algorithm (PassThru Firmware only) ................................................. 3-1
IP Address......................................................................................................... 3-1
Port Number...................................................................................................... 3-2
Chapter 4 Configuration....................................................................................4-1
Configuration Steps...................................................................................... 4-1
Entering Serial Configuration Mode ............................................................ 4-2
Entering Network Configuration Mode ....................................................... 4-2
VMSE’s IP Address ..................................................................................... 4-2
Default IP Address..................................................................................... 4-2
Assigning a New IP Address ..................................................................... 4-3
Unix ........................................................................................................... 4-4
Configuration Parameters............................................................................. 4-4
SRTP/SNP Firmware – Configuration Setup.............................................. 4-5
Network / IP Settings ................................................................................... 4-6
IP Address.................................................................................................. 4-6
Gateway IP Address................................................................................... 4-6
Netmask ..................................................................................................... 4-6
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Channel, Serial, and Protocol Setups ........................................................... 4-7

SRTP/SNP Protocol Mode......................................................................... 4-7
Serial Interface Configuration.................................................................... 4-7
SNP T1 – T4 Timers .................................................................................. 4-7
SNP ID to IP Address Mapping (only for SRTP/SNP Mode#2) ................. 4-8
PassThru Firmware Configuration Setup..................................................... 4-9
Basic Parameters ........................................................................................ 4-10
IP Address................................................................................................ 4-10
Gateway IP Address................................................................................. 4-10
Netmask ................................................................................................... 4-10
Telnet Configuration Password................................................................ 4-10
Channel 1 Parameters................................................................................. 4-11
Baud Rate................................................................................................. 4-11
Interface Mode......................................................................................... 4-11
Flow Control ............................................................................................ 4-12
Port Number............................................................................................. 4-12
Remote IP Address .................................................................................. 4-12
Remote TCP Port..................................................................................... 4-12
Connect Mode.......................................................................................... 4-13
Automatic Connection Address ............................................................... 4-14
Datagram Mode ....................................................................................... 4-14
Modem Emulation Mode ......................................................................... 4-15
Disconnect Mode ..................................................................................... 4-16
Force Telnet Mode................................................................................... 4-16
Buffer Flushing ........................................................................................ 4-17
Inactivity Timeout.................................................................................... 4-17
Pack Control ............................................................................................ 4-18
Send Characters ....................................................................................... 4-19
Telnet Terminal Type .............................................................................. 4-19
Modbus TCP/RTU Firmware Configuration Setup ................................... 4-20
Network/IP Settings ................................................................................... 4-21
IP Address................................................................................................ 4-21
Gateway IP Address................................................................................. 4-21
Netmask ................................................................................................... 4-21
Serial and Mode Settings ........................................................................... 4-22
Protocol.................................................................................................... 4-22
Serial Interface......................................................................................... 4-22
Modem Control Settings ............................................................................ 4-22
Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings ......................................................... 4-22
Modbus ID to IP Address Mapping ( only used for Master)...................... 4-22
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Contents
Chapter 5 Monitor Mode and Firmware Upgrade .........................................5-1

Monitor Commands ..................................................................................... 5-2
Command result codes: ............................................................................................ 5-2
Firmware Download Using Serial Port ........................................................ 5-3
Firmware Distribution.............................................................................................. 5-4
Firmware Download Using a Network Host................................................ 5-5
PumpKIN TFTP Program ................................................................................. 5-5
VMSE Firmware File List: For IC200SET001-BB ................................... 5-6
VMSE Firmware File List: For IC200SET001-AA................................... 5-6
Destination (Password) .............................................................................. 5-6
Windows NT Procedure............................................................................ 5-7
Windows NT Command Line Example Code Explanation ....................... 5-7
VMSE Firmware File List: For IC200SET001-BB ................................... 5-8
VMSE Firmware File List: For IC200SET001-AA................................... 5-8
Destination (Password) .............................................................................. 5-8
Chapter 6 Serial Line Interfaces .......................................................................6-1

Serial Line Interfaces ................................................................................... 6-1
RJ45 Connector Pin-outs (RS-232).............................................................. 6-2
Screw Block Connector Pin-outs and Other Components ........................... 6-3
Cable Diagrams............................................................................................ 6-5
Cable IC200CBL504.................................................................................... 6-5
User-Built Cable #1: VMSE RJ45 Serial to Miniconverter ........................ 6-6
Specifications............................................................................................. 6-6
User-Built Cable #2: VMSE RJ45 Serial to PC 9-Pin Sub-D ..................... 6-7
For Serial Monitor/Load of VMSE............................................................ 6-7
Specifications............................................................................................. 6-7
User-Built Cable #3: VMSE RJ45 Serial to PC 9-pin D-Sub ..................... 6-8
Specifications............................................................................................. 6-8
User-Built Cable #4: VMSE RS-422 Terminals to PLC............................. 6-9
Specifications............................................................................................. 6-9
Using the VMSE on an RS-422/485 Multidrop Network .......................... 6-10
Multidrop Application Notes ..................................................................... 6-10
Serial Port Connectors................................................................................ 6-11
IBM-AT Style Personal Computer Serial Port Connector ......................... 6-11
9-Pin, D-Sub PLC Serial Port Connector................................................... 6-12
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15-Pin, D-Sub PLC Serial Port Connector................................................. 6-13

RJ-11 PLC Serial Port Connector .............................................................. 6-14
RJ-45 VersaMax Nano/Micro PLC Serial Port Connector ........................ 6-15
IC690ACC901 Miniconverter 9-Pin, Male D-Sub Connector................... 6-16
Chapter 7 Technical Data ..................................................................................7-1

CPU, Memory, and Controllers ................................................................. 7-1
Serial Interface........................................................................................... 7-1
Network Interface ...................................................................................... 7-1
Power Supply (not included) ..................................................................... 7-1
Power Consumption................................................................................... 7-1
Operating Temperature .............................................................................. 7-1
LEDs .......................................................................................................... 7-2
Case ........................................................................................................... 7-2
Dimensions ................................................................................................ 7-2
Weight........................................................................................................ 7-2
Appendix A IP Addresses..................................................................................... A-1

IP Addressing............................................................................................ A-1
Class A Network....................................................................................... A-1
Class B Network ....................................................................................... A-1
Class C Network ....................................................................................... A-2
Network Address ...................................................................................... A-2
Broadcast Address .................................................................................... A-2
IP Netmask................................................................................................ A-3
Netmask Examples ................................................................................... A-3
Private IP Networks and the Internet ........................................................ A-4
Network RFCs .......................................................................................... A-4
Appendix B Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Table .................................... B-1
Appendix C Declaration of Conformity.............................................................. C-1
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Chapter Introduction and Quick Start
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Introduction
The VersaMax IC200SET001 Serial to Ethernet Adapter (VMSE) brings
network connectivity to factory floors. It is designed to connect industrial devices
with serial interfaces to an Ethernet network using the TCP protocol family (TCP
for transparent stream- and UDP for datagram applications). Various devices can
be interfaced, for example:
• PLCs
• CNC Controllers
• Terminals
• Time/attendance and data collection devices
• Industrial robots
• Data display units
• Instruments
Figure 1-1. IC200SET001 VMSE
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VMSE Firmware Options

The IC200SET001 VMSE has multiple firmware choices. All of the choices are
shipped on the CD that is shipped with the VMSE unit. Upgrades and new
firmware choices will be placed on the GE WEB site, as they become
available.
The VMSE ships with the default SRTP/SNP firmware loaded in flash memory.
SRTP/SNP Firmware
The SRTP/SNP firmware is used to connect GEPLCs, or other devices,
that support the SNP protocol, to Ethernet.
Devices that support Ethernet (VersaPro CIMPLICITYHMI,
Series 90-30, Series 90-70, and 3rd party devices) can communicate with
PLCs with a serial SNP port by using the VMSE with the SRTP/SNP
firmware. This firmware handles the conversion from Ethernet (SRTP)
to SNP and also handles the timing requirements of SNP.
Note: The VMSE can not handle multidropped SNP devices if the
communications are originating from a device using SRTP. To multidrop SNP
Slaves off a VMSE, another VMSE is required at the Master end, and the Master
needs to send messages via SNP not SRTP.
Pass Thru Firmware

Pass Thru firmware is used to connect other serial protocols to Ethernet. Typically
this firmware is used to send serial communication and use Ethernet to replace
serial cables by using two VMSE units, one at each end. Pass Thru Firmware can
also be used with a PC software package that communicates Ethernet to a VMSE
unit, which, in turn, converts the Ethernet messages to a serial message to
communicate to the end device.
Some examples of using Pass Thru firmware are:
• Logicmaster 6 to Series Six CCM Type 2 card
• PC Application to a CNC
 TCP/RTU firmware
Modbus
Modbus TCP/RTU firmware is used to communicate between devices that use
Modbus TCP and devices that use Modbus RTU serial protocol.
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Introduction and Quick Start 1
Quick Start
The easiest way to configure the IC200SET001 VMSE is over Ethernet. The
steps in the following procedure need to be done in the order listed to configure
the VMSE.
Preliminary Step
Connect the VSME to the Ethernet network.
Default IP Address
The VMSE is shipped with a default IP address of 0.0.0.0, which automatically
enables the DHCP within the VMSE.
NOTE: Using the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) command (see below) you
can always override the IP address given to the VMSE by your DHCP server.
Procedure: Assigning a New IP Address

Use the following steps to assign an IP address over the network. All of the
following are done from the MS-DOS prompt of your personal computer. The
actual numbers and letters you must type are shown in bold type. This data is not
case-sensitive. You can access the MS-DOS prompt from your computer’s
Start/Programs submenu. For ease of reading on the printed page, many of the
screen images shown in the figures in this manual have been converted from their
normal white letters on a black background to black letters on a white background.
In the example shown in this section, the IP Address 3.16.27.44 will be assigned
to the VMSE.
The MAC address of the VMSE is required for assigning an IP address. Use the
MAC address that is printed on the side of your VMSE, which is of the format 00-
20-xx-xx-xx-xx. For this example, the MAC address 00-20-4A-51-0E-5B will be
used.
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A. Type ping (any valid IP address on your network) at the MS-DOS prompt,
and then press the Enter key. (This step is required to “establish” the ARP
table by creating an entry in the table.) The address pinged should reply as
shown in the example in the next figure. In this example, the command and
valid IP address was typed as follows:
ping 3.16.16.14
Figure 1-2. Results of the Ping Command

B. Type arp -a (make sure you leave a space between arp and –a) at the MS-
DOS prompt, then press the Enter key. You should see at least one entry in
the ARP table, as shown in the next figure:
ARP Table
Figure 1-3. Results of the arp –a Command
If the response is “No arp entries found,” repeat steps A. and B. to ping other
devices until the arp -a command lists one or more devices. Note that
dynamic ARP table entries such as the one created above will be
removed from the arp table automatically after several minutes, so if you
do not complete this procedure and have to come back to it at a later
time, you may have to start from the beginning. Static entries which are
created manually, will not be removed automatically.
C. Type the following at the prompt, then press the Enter key:
arp –s (IPAddress you want the VMSE to have) ( Mac Address of VMSE)
This example uses: arp -s 3.16.27.44 00-20-4a-51-0e-5b
NOTE: You will not see any reply on the screen (see Figure 1-5).
D. Type telnet (IP Address) 1 (don’t forget the space between the IP address
and the 1), and then press the Enter key.
This example uses: Telnet 3.16.27.44 1
This connection will fail, but the VMSE will change its IP address to the one
designated in the ARP command line. You should see the following screen
after a short time-out period:
Figure 1-4. Results of the Telnet 3.16.27.44 1 Command

E. Click the OK button in the “Connect Failed” box, then close the “Telnet
(None)” box.

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F. At the MS-DOS prompt, type Telnet (IP Address) 9999 (don’t forget the
space between the IP address and 9999), and then press the Enter key
This example uses: telnet 3.16.27.44 9999
The following figure shows the screen before the Enter button is pressed:
Figure 1-5. Screen Appearance Just Before Step G.
G. After the Enter button is pressed in the previous step, the Telnet window
opens with the VMSE Serial number, shown in the next figure. Confirm the
Telnet connection by pressing the Enter key within 3 seconds. It you don’t
respond by pressing the Enter key within 3 seconds, the telnet connection will
time out and you will have to close the telnet window and repeat the previous
step.
Figure 1-6. The Telnet Response Window

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Once you press the Enter key, the following VMSE Configuration screen
will appear:
Figure 1-7. The VMSE Configuration Screen

H. Type s to save the IP address in the VMSE. (It is not necessary to press the
Enter key.) The “Connection to host lost” Telnet dialog box will appear (this
is normal) shown in the next figure:
Figure 1-8. The “Connection to host lost” Telnet Box

I. Click the OK button in the “Connection to host lost” Telnet dialog box to
close it, and then close the Telnet box.
J. Reconnect by typing telnet 191.12.3.77 9999 at the MS-DOS prompt, and
then pressing the Enter key. This will take you to the VMSE Configuration
screen, shown in Figure 1-7.
K. Use this screen to configure the VMSE. An example is provided in the
following “Configuration” section.
Note
The VMSE comes equipped with SNP/SRTP firmware by
default. If you are using a protocol other than SNP/SRTP, you
must load the correct firmware for your protocol from the
supplied CD (see Chapter 5 for firmware upgrade details) before
proceeding with configuration. Note that changing the firmware
will not change the IP address set in the previous steps.

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Configuration
This section is just an overview. See Chapter 4 for configuration details.
Before proceeding with the configuration procedure, ensure that you have the
correct firmware loaded in the VMSE. The VMSE comes equipped with
SNP/SRTP by default. If you are using a different protocol, you must load the
correct firmware for that protocol. See Chapter 5 for instructions.
You have six Command choices at the Configuration screen Command Prompt
(see next figure). You do not have to press the Enter key after typing a command
number or letter.
• 1 – to configure Network/IP Settings
• 2 – to configure CH1 Serial and Protocol Settings
• 3 – to configure SNP ID to IP Mapping Table
• d – to revert to default settings
• s – to save your changes and quit
• q – to quit without saving your changes
Command Prompt
Figure 1-9. VMSE Configuration Screen
Configuration Example
The following figure shows the results of pressing the 2 key to select the “CH1
Serial and Protocol Settings” parameter group.
Notice that the first parameter in the group (“Protocol Mode”) is displayed. The
current value is shown in parentheses (001 in this example) before the prompt.
Simply pressing the Enter key would retain the current parameter value; typing 2
and pressing the Enter key would set the Protocol Mode parameter to Mode #2.
Parameter Prompt
Figure 1-10. Configuring the “Protocol Mode”

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After each parameter value has been entered, the next parameter in order will
appear at the prompt, as shown in the following figure:
Figure 1-11. Continuing Configuration of the “CH1 Serial & Protocol Settings”
Once you finish configuring all of the parameters in the selected group (“CH1
Serial & Protocol Settings” in the above example), you will be returned to the
Command Prompt where you can continue editing parameters or you can exit.
Be sure to type S if you desire to save your changes when exiting.
 is a trademark of Gould, Inc.

Modbus
MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc.
CIMPLICITY , Logicmaster , Series 90
-30, Series 90
-70, Series Six,
, and VersaPro
VersaMax , are trademarks of GE Intelligent Platforms NA.
Chapter VMSE Interfaces
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Serial Interface
The VMSE has RJ45 and screw block serial ports. The RJ45 port only
supports RS232, whereas the screw block port supports RS232 and
RS485/422. By setting the switch located on the face of the VMSE and
configuring the VMSE setup, RS232 or RS485/422 can be selected.
NOTE: The VMSE is a single serial port device, meaning that only one port
can be used at a time. In the configuration menu, Channel One refers to either
one of the ports being used.
Figure 2-1. VMSE Ports and Features
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Network Interface
The VMSE supports 10 Mbit Ethernet through its RJ45 (10BaseT) connector.
Hardware Address (MAC Address)

The first three bytes are fixed, and read 00-20-4A. The fourth, fifth, and sixth
bytes are unique for each VMSE and are used to generate the serial number.
The address is in Hex notation.
Power Requirements
The VMSE is not shipped with a power supply. The required input voltage can
vary between 9VDC and 30VDC with a maximum of 3 Watts. The VMSE can
be powered from the 24 Volt supply on the VersaMax, Series 90-30, or an
external supply can be used. Take care not to exceed the capacity of the
VersaMax or Series 90-30 power supply.
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The VMSE product uses TCP/IP protocols for network communication. The
supported standards are: ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet, TFTP, DHCP, and
SNMP. For transparent connections, TCP/IP (binary stream) or Telnet
protocols are used. Firmware upgrades can be made with the TFTP protocol.
The IP protocol defines addressing, routing and data block handling over the
network. The TCP (transmission control protocol) assures that no data is lost
or duplicated, and that everything sent into the connection on one side
arrives at the target exactly as it was sent.
For typical datagram applications where devices interact with others without
maintaining a point to point connection, a UDP datagram is used.
Packing Algorithm (PassThru Firmware only)

The two available packet algorithms (which define how and when packets
are sent to the network) are software selectable. The standard algorithm is
optimized for applications where VMSE is used in a local environment,
allowing for very small delays for single characters while trying to keep the
packet count low. The alternate packing algorithm minimizes the packet
count on the network, and is especially useful for applications in routed
Wide Area Networks. Various parameters can be set in this mode to
economize the serial data stream.
IP Address
Every active device connected to the TCP/IP network must have a unique IP
address. This IP address is used to reference a specific device, for example,
to build a connection to the VMSE’s serial port. See Appendix A for a
complete description of IP Addressing.
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Port Number
Every TCP connection and every UDP datagram are defined by a destination
IP address and a port number. An IP address is necessary to address a device
(host) on the network. A port number is necessary to address an application
or a channel on a network host. The port number can be compared to an
extension on a PBX (telephone) system.
A Telnet application (login to a host with an ASCII terminal) is commonly
assigned TCP port number 23. More than one Telnet connection can be
established to one host using the Telnet port; however, the other peer IP
address/port number combination must be different.
In the VMSE (PassThru Firmware), a port number can be configured on the
channel (port). The VMSE uses this port number for outgoing messages and
incoming connections or UDP datagrams, which are addressed to its port
number. Port 9999 (decimal) is used for remote configuration.
Chapter Configuration
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The VMSE can be configured using remote or local methods. Either use an
ASCII terminal or a terminal emulation program to locally access the serial
port, or use a Telnet connection to configure the unit over the network.
The VMSE configuration is stored in nonvolatile flash memory and is
retained without power. The configuration can be changed any time. The
VMSE performs a reset after the configuration has been changed and stored.
Configuration Steps
The following steps need to be done, in the order listed, to configure the
VMSE for use. These steps can be done via the serial port or over the
network using Telnet.
• Set the Network Configuration - IP Address, Gateway Address, and
Network Mask.
• Load appropriate firmware if needed - SRTP/SNP, PassThru,
Modbus TCP/RTU.
• Configure Channel for application - Depends on firmware option
chosen. See Chapter 1 for firmware option details.
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Entering Serial Configuration Mode

An ASCII terminal or a PC with a terminal emulation program can be
connected to the serial port on the VMSE. The terminal (or PC) should be
configured for 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.
To enter configuration mode, input power to the VMSE must be cycled
(powered off and back on). After power-up, the self-test begins. About a
second later, three lowercase ‘x’ characters must be sent to the VMSE.
These characters must all be sent within approximately one second to start
the configuration mode.
NOTE: The easiest way to enter the configuration mode is to hold down
the ‘x’ key at the terminal (emulation) and then power up the VMSE. This
will ensure that the x characters will arrive in time.
See Chapter 5 for more detail on using Serial communications to configure
the VMSE.
Entering Network Configuration Mode

To configure over the network, a Telnet connection to port 9999 must be
established.
If you know the assigned IP address, you can establish a Telnet connection to
port 9999. Under Windows 95/98/NT, open an MS-DOS command window and
type the command “telnet x.x.x.x 9999”, where x.x.x.x is an IP address already
configured in the VMSE and 9999 is the desired TCP/IP port. Make sure you put
a space between the x.x.x.x and 9999.
VMSE’s IP Address
Default IP Address
The VMSE is shipped with a default IP address of 0.0.0.0, which automatically
enables the DHCP within the VMSE.
If DHCP is enabled on the VMSE, and if there is a DHCP server to respond to

VMSE’s request when it’s booting up, the VMSE will then get an IP address, a
gateway address, and a subnet mask from the DHCP server. These addresses will
not be shown in the VMSE’s configuration screens (you will still see 0.0.0.0),
however if you enter the “monitor mode” (see Chapter 5) and from the 0>
prompt type NC (upper case), you will be able to see the IP configuration of the
VMSE.
Configuration 4
NOTE: Using the ARP command (see below) you can always override the
IP address given to the VMSE by your DHCP server.
If DHCP is enabled on the VMSE, but there is no DHCP server on the
network, the VMSE's request will eventually time out and the unit will boot
up with no IP address. If a static IP address is assigned to the VMSE, the
DHCP support will be disabled within the product. To re-enable DHCP
support, the IP address should be set back to 0.0.0.0.
Assigning a New IP Address

If the IP Address of the VMSE is unknown or undefined, the following steps
outline how to assign a temporary IP address over the network.
1. Set a static ARP with the desired IP address using the hardware address
of the VMSE, which is printed on the product label. The following
example shows the use of ARP in Win95/98/NT (from the DOS prompt)
when the hardware address of the VMSE is 00-20-4A-01-64-0B.
In order for the ARP command to work in Windows, the ARP table
on the PC must have at least one IP address defined other than its
own. Type “ARP–A” at the DOS command prompt to verify that
there is at least one entry in the ARP table. If there is no entry other
than for the local machine, ping another IP machine on your
network to build the ARP table. This has to be a host other than the
machine on which you are working. Once there is at least one entry
in the ARP table, use the following commands to ARP an IP
address to the VMSE.
arp -s 191.12.3.77 00-20-4A-01-64-0B
2. Open a Telnet connection to port number 1. This connection will fail,
but the VMSE will change its IP address to the one designated in the
ARP command line.
telnet 191.12.3.77 1
3. Open a Telnet connection to port 9999, and set all required parameters.
telnet 191.12.3.77 9999
Confirm Telnet connection with <ENTER>.
NOTE: The temporary IP address by ARP is reverted after every power
reset of the VMSE. Be sure to log into VMSE and store the parameters to
make the IP address change permanent.
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Unix
Unix arp details when the hardware address of the VMSE is 00-20-4A-01-
64-0B.
The command example for most Unix systems is:
arp -s 191.12.3.77 00:20:4A:01:64:0B
Configuration Parameters
After configuration mode is entered (confirm with <ENTER>), the
parameters can be changed; default values can be confirmed with the
ENTER key. The parameters must be saved , and the VMSE performs a
power reset.
The Configuration for each of the firmware loads of the VMSE is slightly
different. If you need to load a different firmware than is in the VMSE, load
the firmware first, and then follow the directions for configuration for the
appropriate firmware. The next sections contain the details for configuration
setup for each of the firmware loads.
Configuration 4
SRTP/SNP Firmware – Configuration Setup

Figure 4.1 shows the Main Configuration screen for SRTP/SNP Firmware.
Figure 4-1. SRTP/SNP Firmware Configuration Screen
When finished with this screen, you have three choices:

• Press the “S” key to exit and save your changes.
• Press the “Q” key to exit without saving your changes.
• Press the “D” key to return to the default settings.

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Network / IP Settings
To change the Network/IP settings, press ‘1’. The following values can be
set/changed: IP Address, Gateway Address, NetMask.
IP Address
The IP address must be set to a unique value in your network. If you are not
familiar with IP addresses, please refer to Appendix A.
If the VMSE is given an address that is already in use it will not connect to
the network.
Gateway IP Address
The router/gateway address is needed to communicate to other LAN
segments. The default gateway must be set to the IP address of the router
that connects these segments. This address must be within the local network.
Netmask
A netmask defines how many bits from the IP address are to be taken as the
network section and how many bits are to be taken as the host section (re
class A: 8/24 (net/host), class B: 16/16, class C: 24/8 bits). If set to 0, the
standard netmask for the actual IP address is used. Appendix A covers the
calculation of the right value in detail.
The VMSE prompts for the number of host bits, and then calculates the
netmask. It is shown in standard format “255.255.xxx.xxx” when saved
parameters are displayed.
Configuration 4
Channel, Serial, and Protocol Setups

To change the Channel settings, press ‘2’. The following values can be
set/changed: Protocol Mode, Serial Interface setup, SNP T1-T4 timers.
Note: SNP T1 thru T4 timers should not be modified under normal
circumstances. A thorough knowledge of SNP is required to modify the T1 –
T4 timeouts.
SRTP/SNP Protocol Mode

The SRTP/SNP mode needs to be set based on how the VMSE will be used.
Mode#1 - The most common usage (and the default) is for the VMSE to be
connected to a SNP slave. For this usage set the SRTP/SNP mode to
MODE#1 (Enter a “1”). This is what is used for VersaPro or HMI to
communicate with a PLC by using a VMSE at the PLC.
Mode#2 – Mode#2 is used to connect a SNP master to the network using a
VMSE. An example of this is:
A Series 90 PLC with a serial port set up for SNP where COMMREQs are
used to communicate with other PLCs.
Serial Interface Configuration

Enter the interface setup as BBBB,D,P,S where BBBB is the baud rate (
default is 19200, D is the number of data bits (must be 8), P is parity (SNP
defaults to O, the letter “O” not zero, S number of stop bits ( must be 1).
The Default setting is the same as PLC defaults; 19200 Baud, 8
data bits, Odd parity, and 1 stop bit.
SNP T1 – T4 Timers
T1 – Turn-Around Delay
T2 – ACK/NAK Timeout
T3 – Link Idle Timeout
T4 – After Break Delay

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SNP ID to IP Address Mapping (only for SRTP/SNP Mode#2)

This setting is used only when VMSE configuration Mode#2 is used. This
setting directs messages to the VMSE which has the IP address that
corresponds to the SNP address in this mapping table. Up to four SNP IDs to
IP addresses can be entered. Wildcards are to be used to allow multiple SNP
IDs for communicate to PLCs multidropped off of one VMSE. An example
would be to enter:
SNP ID “A* ” IP Address 3.0.0.1
The SNP IDs “A1”, “AA”, and APPLE would all go the VMSE with the IP
address 3.0.0.1 The PLCs with the correct SNP ID would respond to the SNP
message
Configuration 4
PassThru Firmware Configuration Setup

Figure 4.2 shows the Main Configuration screen for PassThru Firmware.
Figure 4-2. Pass Thru Firmware Configuration Screen

• Press the “9” key to exit and save your changes.
• Press the “8” key to exit without saving your changes.
• Press the “7” key to activate the default settings.

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Basic Parameters
To change the basic parameters (Server Configuration), press ‘0’. The
following values can be set/changed: IP Address, Gateway Address,
NetMask, and Telnet Password.
IP Address
the network.
Gateway IP Address
port that is on the local network.
Netmask
network section and how many bits are to be taken as the host section
(defaults are: class A: 8/24 (net/host), class B: 16/16, class C: 24/8 bits). If
set to 0, the standard netmask for the actual IP address is used. Appendix A
covers the calculation of the right value in detail.
Telnet Configuration Password

The telnet configuration password can be set to disable unauthorized access
to the setup menu via a Telnet connection to port 9999. To access the setup
menu through the serial port, it is not necessary to enter the password.
Entering “2” moves you to the Channel Specific Parameters screen.
Configuration 4
Channel 1 Parameters
To change the Channel 1 configuration, press “1”. The following sections
describe the item that can be changed and the values to use.
Baud Rate
The baud rate can be set within the defined limits from 300 to 38400 bits per
second.
Interface Mode
The line interface (I/F) mode is a bit-coded byte with the following
meanings. It is entered in hexadecimal notation:
Function 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
RS-232C 0 0
RS-422 / 485 0 1
RS485 2-wire 1 1
7 Bit 1 0
8 Bit 1 1
No parity 0 0
Even Parity 1 1
Odd Parity 0 1
1 Stop Bit 0 1
2 Stop Bit 1 1
Figure 4-3. Interface Mode Operation

Common settings:
RS-232C, 8-bit, No Parity, 1 stop = 0x4C
RS-232C, 7-bit, Even Parity, 1 stop = 0x78
RS-485, 2-Wire, 8-bit, No Parity, 1 stop = 0x4F
RS-422, 8-bit, Odd Parity, 2 stop = 0xDD
The bit combination can be easily converted to hexadecimal notation for
input. See Appendix B for conversion tables.

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Flow Control
This parameter sets the local handshake method for stopping and starting
output. Generally, flow control is not required if the connection is used to
pass a blocked protocol with block sizes <1k (ACK/NAK).
No flow control: 00
XON/XOFF flow control in both directions: 01
Hardware handshake with RTS/CTS lines: 02
XON/XOFF, pass characters to host: 05
Port Number
This setting is the source port number in TCP connections, and is the number
used to identify the channel for remote initiating connections. The port
number may not be set to 0 or 9999 (range: 1-65535). In general the port
numbers 0..1023 are reserved in UNIX systems for specific applications. It is
advisable to use numbers in the range 2000-30000 to avoid potential
conflicts.
If the UDP Datagram mode is selected, the port number is used as the UDP
source port number for outgoing datagrams; datagrams sent to the VMSE
with this port number are received to this channel.
Remote IP Address
When automatic connection mode is selected, a connection is made to this IP
address on the network.
Remote TCP Port

The remote TCP port number must be set to use automatic connections and
can also be configured for manual connect mode. This parameter defines the
port number on the target host to which a connection is attempted.
NOTE: To connect an ASCII terminal to a host using a VMSE for login
purposes, use the remote port number 23 (this is the Internet standard port
number for Telnet services).
This port number is also used as the UDP destination port number for
transmitted datagrams, provided the VMSE is used in UDP mode.
Configuration 4
Connect Mode
This parameter defines how the VMSE makes a connection and how it reacts
to incoming connections over the network.
Function 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Connection Acceptance
Never accept incoming 0 0 0
Accept incoming with active DTR only 0 1 0
Accept unconditional (if not busy) 1 1 0
Response on Serial to Connect
Nothing (quiet) 0
Character response (C= conn, D-disc, 1
N=not available/unreachable)
Active Connection Startup
No active connection startup 0 0 0 0
Start connection with any character on 0 0 0 1
the serial line
Start connection with active-going DTR 0 0 1 0
line
Start connection with CR (0x0d) only 0 0 1 1
Manual connection startup 0 1 0 0
(‘C’ + address)
Datagram mode 1 1 0 0
Modem Emulation Mode 0 1 1 0
Figure 4-4. Connect Mode Options

Please refer to Appendix B for information on converting values to
hexadecimal format.

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Automatic Connection Address

Using either of the serial ports, an automatic TCP connection to a network
node can be configured by setting the remote IP address and the TCP port
number parameters.
If automatic connection is selected, all parameters must be supplied in full.
If manual connection startup is configured (with “C” + address/port), only
the part not supplied in the command string is used. In manual mode, the last
byte of the address must be supplied.
Example: The configured remote IP address within the VMSE is 129.1.2.3
and the TCP port number is 1234 :
C121.2.4.5/1<ENTER>
complete override - connection is started with host 121.2.4.5, port 1.
C5< ENTER >
This means connect to 129.1.2.5, port 1234.
C28.10/12< ENTER >
This means connect to 129.1.28.10, port 12.
Datagram Mode
When selecting this option you will be prompted for Datagram type
Datagram type: 01 (Directed UDP)
Configuration 4
Modem Emulation Mode

In modem emulation mode, the VMSE presents a modem interface to the
attached serial device by accepting AT-style modem commands and
“wiggles” the modem signals correctly. Normally there is a modem
connected to a PC and a modem connected to some other remote machine. A
user must dial from his/her PC to the remote machine and accumulate phone
charges for each connection. With the VMSE in modem mode, you can
replace your modems with VMSE and use an Ethernet connection instead of
a phone call all without having to change communications applications and
make potentially-expensive phone calls.
Modem mode is selected by setting the “connect mode” to 0x06 (no echo &
acknowledgments) or 0x16 (with echo & acknowledgments.) In modem
mode the following strings can be used:
ATDTx.x.x.x,pppp or ATDTx.x.x.x/pppp
This is used to make a connection to an IP address (x.x.x.x) and a remote
port number (pppp.)
ATDTx.x.x.x
Without a port number, this will make a connection to the remote port
number defined within the VMSE.
ATD
If no remote IP address and port number are defined within the VMSE, this
command will force the VMSE into “monitor mode”.
ATD0.0.0.0
If a remote IP address and port number are defined within the VMSE, this
command will force the VMSE into “monitor mode”.
ATDx.x.x.x
Without a port number, this will make a connection to the given IP address
(x.x.x.x) and the remote port number configured within the VMSE.
All other 'AT' commands with “connect mode” set to 0x16 will acknowledge
with an OK, but will not be acted upon.
If the VMSE is in modem emulation mode and the serial port is idle, the
VMSE can still accept network TCP connections to the serial ports if the
“connect mode” is set to 0xC6 (with no echo) or 0xD6 (with echo).

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Disconnect Mode
In disconnect mode, DTR drop can be activated or ignored to end a
connection:
- Disconnect with DTR drop: 80
- Ignore DTR: 00
Force Telnet Mode

With another bit in the disconnect mode, the VMSE can be forced into
Telnet (terminal) mode and the setup for the terminal name can be enabled:
- activate Telnet mode and terminal type setup: 40
Configuration 4
Buffer Flushing
With this parameter it is possible to control line handling and network
buffers with connection startup and disconnect. Also, selection between two
different packing algorithms is possible.
Function 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Clear input buffer (line to network)
With active connection 1
With passive connection 1
At time of disconnect 1
Clear output buffer (network to line)
With active connection 1
With passive connection 1
At time of disconnect 1
Alternate packing algorithm1 1
Figure 4-5. Buffer Flushing Options
Inactivity Timeout
With this parameter an inactivity time can be set. If the set time expires
without an activity on the serial line, the connection is dropped.

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Pack Control
Alternative pack algorithm settings are controlled here. Set this value to 00 if
specific functions are not needed.
Function 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Idle time to force transmit: 12ms (avg.) 0 0
Idle time to force transmit:52 ms (avg.) 0 1
Idle time to force transmit: 250ms (avg.) 1 0
Idle time to force transmit: 5secs (!) 1 1
No trailing chars after sendchar(s) 0 0
One trailing char after sendchar(s) 0 1
Two trailing chars after sendchar(s) 1 0
Sendchars define 2-byte sequence 1
Send immediate after Sendchar 1
Figure 4-6. Pack Control Options

“Idle time to force transmit” defines the time period after which all
accumulated characters are sent, regardless of the recognition of send
characters.
In some applications, CRC, Checksum, or other trailers follow the
end-of-sequence character. In these cases, this option helps to adapt frame
transmission to the frame boundary.
If bit 4 is set, VMSE interprets the Sendchars as a 2-byte sequence; if reset,
they will be interpreted independently.
If bit 5 is not set, any other characters already in the serial buffer will be
included in the transmission after a “transmit” condition is found. If the bit is
set, the VMSE will immediately send after recognizing the transmit
condition (sendchar or timeout).
NOTE: A transmission might occur if status information has to be
exchanged or an acknowledgement has to be sent.
Configuration 4
Send Characters
Up to two characters can be entered in hexadecimal representation in the
parameter “sendchar.” If a character received on the serial line matches one
of these characters, it is immediately sent together with any awaiting
characters to the TCP connection. This is specially useful to minimize the
response time for specific protocol characters on the serial line (i.e. ETX,
EOT etc.). Setting the first Sendchar to “00” disables the recognition of
the characters.
Alternatively, the two characters can be interpreted as a sequence (see “Pack
Control” section).
Telnet Terminal Type

This parameter appears only if the terminal type option is enabled by setting
bit 6 in the disconnect mode. If set, the terminal name can be used for the
Telnet terminal type. Only one name can be entered.
If the terminal type option is enabled, VMSE also reacts to the EOR (end of
record) and binary options, which can be used for applications such as
terminal emulation to IBM hosts.

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Modbus TCP/RTU Firmware Configuration Setup

The next figure shows the Main Configuration screen for Modbus Firmware:
Figure 4-7. Modbus Hardware Configuration Screen

• Press the “S” key to exit and save your changes.
• Press the “Q” key to exit without saving your changes.
• Press the “D” key to return to the default settings.
Configuration 4
Network/IP Settings
To change the Network/IP settings, press ‘1’. The following values can be
set/changed: IP Address, Gateway Address, NetMask
IP Address
the network.
Gateway IP Address
that connects these segments. This address must be within the local network.
Netmask
network section and how many bits are to be taken as the host section (re
class A: 8/24 (net/host), class B: 16/16, class C: 24/8 bits). If set to 0, the
standard netmask for the actual IP address is used. Appendix A covers the
calculation of the right value in detail.

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Serial and Mode Settings

set/changed: Protocol, Serial Interface
Protocol
At the first prompt, select 1 for Save or 2 for Master. At the second prompt,
select 1 for Modbus/RTU or 2 for Modbus/ASCII.
Serial Interface
Enter the interface setup as BBBB,D,P,S,RSxxx where BBBB is the baud
rate (default is 19200), D is the number of data bits , P is parity, S number of
stop bits, and RSxxx is 232 or 485 .
Modem Control Settings

To change the Modem settings, press ‘3’. The following value can be
set/changed: RTS Output
Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings

set/changed: Slave Addr/Unit ID , Modbus Serial Broadcasts,
Character/Message Timeouts.
Modbus ID to IP Address Mapping ( only used for Master)

This setting is only available when Master is chosen. Entering “5” gives you
the Mapping screen.
Chapter Monitor Mode and Firmware Upgrade
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To enter monitor mode: The same principle as setting the parameters is used
(see chapter 4). To enter Monitor Mode using a serial connection. Power
cycle the unit and hold down the “x” key. The within one second the prompt
UTS Snr 222-195 V3.5
Press Enter to go to Setup Mode
With appear.
At this point type “M”(must be uppercase)
The prompt 0> will appear, which indicates Monitor mode has been
entered.
To enter the monitor mode using a Telnet connection: After the Telnet
session is established, you will see messages similar to the following
examples:
Serial Number 1103062 MAC Address 00:20:4A:11:0B:F6
Software Version 00.9B1 (000630)
Press Enter to go into Setup Mode (wait to close)
At this point, type M (upper case). If you see the 0> prompt, it means that
you have entered the monitor mode successfully.
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Monitor Commands
The following commands are available in the monitor mode. Many commands
have an IP address as an optional parameter (x.x.x.x). If it is given, the
command is applied to another VMSE with that IP address. If no IP address is
given, the command is executed locally.
All commands must be given in capital letters; only blanks (spaces) are
accepted between parameters.
Command Description
DL Download firmware to the VMSE
SF x.x.x.x Send firmware to VMSE with IP x.x.x.x
VS x.x.x.x Query software header record (16-byte)
GC x.x.x.x Get configuration as HEX records
SC x.x.x.x Set configuration from HEX records
PI x.x.x.x Check with Ping if x.x.x.x is alive and reachable
AT Show the VMSE’s ARP table entries
TT Shows all the incoming and outgoing TCP connections (used
only with “monitor mode” from Telnet)
NC Shows the IP configuration of the VMSE
RS Resets the power on the VMSE
SI x.x.x.x:n.n.n.n With this command, you can remotely assign an IP address to
another VMSE, where x.x.x.x is the new IP address and
n.n.n.n is the remote VMSE serial number written twice. For
example:
SI194.39.78.234:146.138.146.138
IP address = 194.39.78.234
Remote VMSE serial # (146-138) = 146.138.146.138
NOTE: Since this is obtained by sending broadcast packets,
this IP assignment cannot be done over the routers.
QU Quit - exit diagnostics mode
Command result codes:

0 OK, no error
1 No answer from remote device
2 Cannot reach remote device or does not answer
8 Wrong parameter(s)
9 Invalid command
Monitor Mode and Firmware Upgrade 5
Firmware Download Using Serial Port

Downloading is done in monitor mode. Once the VMSE is in monitor mode,
by using “DL” command, the VMSE will wait for the firmware image in Intel
Hex format. This must only be sent through the serial interface. When the end
record is received, the VMSE checks the integrity of the firmware image and
then programs the new firmware in the flash ROM. Do not switch off the
power supply at this time. A loss of power while reprogramming
will result in a corrupt program image and a nonfunctional VMSE.
To load firmware with Hyperterminal, enter monitor mode by resetting the
VMSE and type xx1 after the * appears on the screen (you have about 1
second to type xx1).
The 0> prompt tells you that you have entered Monitor mode
Type DL to enter download mode.
Note: you will need to disconnect the Ethernet cable from the VMSE before
you do the download.
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You must now use the Hyperterminal menu bar and select Transfer… Send
Text File. This will give you a dialog box to select the file to download.
Select the .hex file for the firmware you want to load. The download will take
about five minutes and the hyperterminal will appear dead until the download
completes. You must allow sufficient time for the download to complete,
otherwise you may not be able to communicate with the VMSE. The figure
below shows the results after the download completes successfully.
After a complete reprogramming, the VMSE restarts.
After changing the firmware load in the VMSE, select defaults on the new
firmware before setting the configuration to your desired settings; this keeps
the VMSE from becoming confused.
Figure 5-1. HyperTerminal Dialog Box
Firmware Distribution
To distribute the firmware of one VMSE to others, the “SF” command is used.
After entering monitor mode on the VMSE, simply send the firmware with the
“SF” command to the other devices.
Firmware Download Using a Network Host
PumpKIN TFTP Program
The TFTP program PumpKIN from Klever is distributed on the VMSE CD.
Install the PumpKIN program on your computer by double clicking on the
PumpKIN.EXE file. The PumpKIN program will be installed in the
ACCESSORIES Menu.
Start PumpKIN and you will see the PumpKIN window
Click on the Put File Button to download new firmware to the VMSE
Click on the browse button next to local file, browse to the firmware you wish
to download.

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Enter the remote file, this is essentially a password
Enter the IP address of the VMSE in the Remote Host text box.
Click OK to download the firmware.
Version “BB” and later versions of VMSE use different
Firmware files than Version “AA”. Make sure the correct files
are used for the version VMSE that is having firmware loaded.
VMSE Firmware File List: For IC200SET001-BB
Destinatio
File for Serial File for Network
Functionality n
Download Download
(password)
SNP/SRTP SNPD0151.HEX SNPD0151.ROM G3
PassThru AQGD510.Hex AQGD510.ROM G3
Modbus MBGD0200.Hex MBGD020.Rom G3
Note: The number in each file denotes revision, newer revisions if available
will be posted on the GE Tech Support WEB site.
VMSE Firmware File List: For IC200SET001-AA
File for Serial File for Network Destination

Functionality
Download Download (password)
SNP/SRTP SNP100.HEX SNP100.ROM G1
PassThru Cbx410.Hex Cbx410.ROM 3Q
Modbus Mod12.Hex Mod12.Rom 4D
Destination (Password)
Destination (password ) for Network loads, for version “AA” only, depend on
what file is already in the VMSE. Enter the Destination code based on what is
already in the VMSE not on what you are downloading.
For example, if you are downloading PassThru into a new unit which has the
default software of SNP/SRTP, you would enter a destination of G1. Note:
The destination is case sensitive. The letter “G” in this example must be
upper case.
Windows NT Procedure
To download new firmware from a computer to a VMSE, it is necessary to
have a TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) client send a binary file.
Windows NT has a TFTP client built-in, but Windows 95/98 users must obtain
TFTP software. See the “Obtaining TFTP Software for Windows 95/98”
section on the last page of this chapter. The parameters to send a binary file
are as follows:
• Host – enter the IP address of the VMSE you are downloading.
• Source (or Local File) – a full path to the file to download to the VMSE.
• Destination (or Remote File) – this a like a password in the VMSE you
are downloading.
• PUT– send the file to the VMSE.
Go to the Command Prompt (MS-DOS Prompt), enter the above information,
then press the Enter key. See the example that follows:
Figure 5-2. Using TFTP in Windows NT to store files to the VMSE

The example screen shows a successful store to the VMSE at IP address
3.16.27.40.
Windows NT Command Line Example Code Explanation
C:\>tftp –i 3.16.27.40 PUT d:\snp42d.rom G1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1. C:\> is the command prompt

2. tftp is the execute command for the TFTP software
3. -i tells TFTP to send a binary file

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4. The host field is the IP address of the target VMSE
5. PUT is the command that sends the file to the VMSE
6. The source file (including full path) to be sent to the VMSE
7. The destination field is like a password in the target VMSE
Version “BB” and later versions of VMSE use different
Firmware files than Version “AA”. Make sure the correct
files are used for the version VMSE that is having firmware
loaded.
VMSE Firmware File List: For IC200SET001-BB

Functionality
SNP/SRTP SNPD0151.HEX SNPD0151.ROM G3
PassThru AQGD510.Hex AQGD510.ROM G3
Modbus MBGD0200.Hex MBGD020.Rom G3
Note: The number in each file denotes revision, newer revisions if available
will be posted on the GE Tech Support WEB site.
VMSE Firmware File List: For IC200SET001-AA

Functionality
SNP/SRTP SNP100.HEX SNP100.ROM G1
PassThru Cbx410.Hex Cbx410.ROM 3Q
Modbus Mod12.Hex Mod12.Rom 4D
Destination (Password)
Destination (password ) for Network loads depend on what file is already in
the VMSE. Enter the Destination code based on what is already in the VMSE
not on what you are downloading.
For example, if you are downloading PassThru into a new unit which has the
default software of SNP/SRTP, you would enter a destination of G1. Note:
The destination is case sensitive. The letter “G” in this example must be
upper case.
 PumpKIN software is copywrited 1997, 1998 by Klever Group, Inc.

 Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft, Inc.
Chapter Serial Line Interfaces
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Serial Line Interfaces
The VMSE has RJ45 and screw block serial ports. The RJ45 port only
supports RS-232, whereas the screw block port supports RS-232 and RS-
485/422. By setting the switch located on the face of the VMSE and by
selecting the matching setting with the configuration software, RS-232 or RS-
485/422 can be selected.
NOTE: The VMSE is a one serial port device, meaning that only one port can
be used at a time. In the configuration menu, Channel One refers to either one
of the ports being used. If Channel Two appears, it should be disregarded (this
channel applies to another type of product).
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RJ45 Connector Pin-outs (RS-232)

The serial RJ45 connector supports up to 38400 bits per second and has the
following signals.
Pin Direction Function
1 Not Connected None
2 From VMSE RTS Ready to Send
3 To VMSE CTS Clear to Send
4 Signal Ground
5 From VMSE TXD Transmitted Data
6 To VMSE RXD Received Data
7 Hard-Wired Output DSR Data Set Ready
8 Not Connected None
Figure 6-1. Serial RJ-45 (RS-232) Pin-out Configuration
NOTE: Pin number 1 of the RJ-45 serial connector is the first pin from the
top.
Serial Line Interfaces 6
Screw Block Connector Pin-outs and Other Components

The next figure and following table illustrate and describe the screw block
connector pin-outs, LED operation, and other features of the VMSE.
Pin 1
Figure 6-2. Front Panel Layout
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Item Component Name Purpose

1 Screw terminal RXD or RXA RS-232: RXD (Received Data)
RS-422/485:RXA (Received Data -)
2 Screw terminal CTS or RXB RS-232: CTS (Clear to Send)
RS-422/485: RXB (Received Data +)
3 Screw terminal RTS or TXB RS-232: RTS (Request to Send)
RS-422/485: TXB (Transmit Data +)
4 Screw terminal TXD or TXA RS-232: TXD (Transmit Data)
RS-422/485: TXA (Transmit Data -)
5, 6, 7 Screw terminal NC No connection
8 Screw terminal GND Signal ground
9 Reset switch RESET Push to power reset and initialize
10 LED (Red) Fault or SOLID: Fault in VMSE communication
Labeled “F” Configuration (read error) or VMSE is in Configuration Mode
11 LED (Green) Ready SOLID: Connection to network host
Labeled “R” established
12 LED (Yellow) Activity FLASHING: Network traffic
Labeled “A”
13 LED (Green) Link SOLID: VMSE has good Ethernet link
Labeled “L”
14 Connector (RJ45) Ethernet port RJ45 connector for Ethernet 10BaseT
15 Connector (RJ45) Serial port RJ45 connector for RS-232
16 LED (Yellow) Serial TXD FLASHING: Indicates transmission
from the serial port
17 LED (Yellow) Serial RXD FLASHING: Indicates reception
to the serial port
18 Switch Switch for UP: Serial RS-232
screw block DOWN: Serial RS-422/485
19 Screw terminal DC + Operating power, positive
20 Screw terminal Ground Earth ground
21 Screw terminal DC - Operating power, negative
22 Screw terminal Ground Earth ground
Figure 6-3. Front Panel Components
Notes:
• For RS-485 2-wire functionality, pins 1 & 4 and 2 & 3 of the screw
terminals must be connected together.
• The RJ-45 Ethernet connector uses industry standard 10Base T
connections.
Cable Diagrams
Cable IC200CBL504
RS-232 Serial Communications for VMSE RJ45 Serial Port to VersaMax
Nano/Micro PLC RJ45 Port
This cable is shipped in the box with the VMSE and can also be purchased
separately.
VMSE Connector Nano/Micro PLC

(RJ45) Connector (RJ45)
Pin 1
SE IC200CBL504 PLC To PLC

Marking denotes PLC end
Pin 1
10cm (4 inches)
Figure 6-4. IC200CBL504 Cable
VMSE PLC
Connector Connector
1 NC NC 1
2 NC NC 2
RXD - 6 4 - TXD
TXD - 5 3 - RXD
Sig. Gnd.- 8 – Sig.
4 G d
3 NC NC 5
7 NC NC 6
8 NC NC 7
Figure 6-5. Wiring Diagram for IC200CBL504

6
User-Built Cable #1: VMSE RJ45 Serial to Miniconverter

This cable is not currently sold by GE. Details are provided so you can
build your own cable.
Application:
To connect a VMSE’s RJ-45 Serial port (RS-232) to the RS-232 port of an
IC690ACC901 Miniconverter (RS-232 to RS422/485).
VMSE Connector Female Connector

(RJ45) (9-Pin, D-Sub)
Pin 1
To Mini-
converter
Figure 6-6. VMSE RJ45 Serial to RS232/485 Miniconverter
VMSE RJ45 D-Sub

Connector Connector
1 NC NC 1
2 NC NC 4
RXD - 6 2 - SD
TXD - 5 3 - RD
Sig. Gnd. 5 Sig. Gnd.
4
3 NC NC 6
7 NC NC 7
8 NC NC 8
NC 9
Figure 6-7. Wiring Diagram
Specifications
• RJ45 Connector: Male, 8-pin
• D-Sub Connector: Female, 9-pin
• Cable: Standard RS-232 serial cable
• Maximum cable length: 15 meters (50 feet)
User-Built Cable #2: VMSE RJ45 Serial to PC 9-Pin Sub-D
For Serial Monitor/Load of VMSE

This cable is not currently sold by GE. Details are provides so you can
Application:
To connect a personal computer’s RS-232 serial port to a VMSE’s RJ-45
Serial port for the purpose of (1) monitoring VMSE operation or (2)
downloading firmware to the VMSE.

Pin 1
To Personal
Computer
Serial Port
Figure 6-8. Cable for Serial Monitor/Load of VMSE
VMSE RJ45 D-Sub

Connector Connector
1 NC NC 1
DSR - 7 4 - DTR
RXD - 6 3 - TD
TXD - 5 2 - RD
Sig. Gnd. - 5 – Sig.
4 G d
CTS - 3 7 - RTS
RTS - 2 8 - CTS
8 NC NC 6
NC 9
Specifications
• Maximum cable length: 15 meters (50 feet)

6
User-Built Cable #3: VMSE RJ45 Serial to PC 9-pin D-Sub

This cable is not currently sold by GE . Details are provides so you can
Application:
To connect the serial port (RS-232) of a personal computer (PC) running
VersaPro software to a VMSE’s RJ-45 Serial port (RS-232).
Pin 1
To Personal
Computer
Serial Port
Figure 6-10. VMSE to VersaMax Serial Cable

VMSE RJ45 D-Sub
Connector Connector
1 NC NC 1
2 NC NC 4
RXD - 6 3 - TD
TXD - 5 2 - RD
Sig. Gnd.- 5 – Sig. Gnd.
4 7 - RTS
3 NC
7 NC 8 - CTS
8 NC NC 6
NC 9
Specifications
• Maximum length: 15 meters (50 feet)
User-Built Cable #4: VMSE RS-422 Terminals to PLC

This cable is not currently sold by GE. Details are provides so you can
Application:
Connects the VMSE terminal block screw terminals to a PLC 15-pin, D-sub,
RS-422/RS-485 port such as is used on Series 90-30, Series 90-70, and
VersaMax PLCs. Note that the VMSE switch must be set in the RS-422
position and the firmware configuration parameter “Interface Type” must be
set to RS-422 (“Interface Type” set to RS-485 will not work).
Male Connector
To VMSE Screw (15-Pin, D-Sub)
Terminals To PLC
RS-422/485
Serial Port
Figure 6-12. VMSE Screw Terminals to 15-Pin D-Sub PLC Serial Port
D-Sub
100 ohm, 1/2 w resistor**
VMSE Connector
RX (-) - 1 12 - SD (-)
TP*
RX (+) - 2 13 - SD (+)
TX (+) - 3 11 - RD (+’)
TP*
TX (-) - 4 10 - RD (-’)
Signal Gnd. 8 7 - Signal
G d
1 - Shield
** 9 - Term. Resis.
6 - RTS (-)
15 - CTS (-’)
* TP = Twisted Pair
8 - CTS (+’)
** If using a multidrop arrangement,
14 - RTS (+’)
terminate only at the first and last
receive terminals.
Specifications
• D-Sub Connector: Male, 15-pin
• Cable: Shielded, twisted-pair rated for RS-485 use. Ground shield at one
end only, as shown above.
• Maximum cable length: 1200 meters (4,000 feet)
• VMSE Switch setting: Set to RS-422 position (see Figures 6-2 and 6-3).
Also, the “Interface Type” configuration parameter must be set to RS-422.

6
Using the VMSE on an RS-422/485 Multidrop Network

The following figure shows an acceptable configuration for a multidrop
network. This example shows only two slave devices; if additional slaves
were added, termination would be required at the last slave device instead of at
Slave #2.
Master Slave Slave

#1 #2
*
Serial Serial
Switch=** Switch=RS-422 Line 2
Line 1
VMSE #1 VMSE #2 *
Ethernet Cable
* Termination is required across RD or RX terminals at these locations if the serial

line is greater than 6 feet (2 meters) long
** VMSE #1 must be set to the configuration (RS-232 or RS-422) that matches the Master
Figure 6-14. Using the VMSE in a Multidrop Arrangement
Multidrop Application Notes

• Any serial line longer than 6 feet (2 meters) must have a termination
resistor across its receive terminals (RD or RX) at the end of each receive
line.
• The serial port on the VMSE #2 screw terminals must be used since it is
the only VMSE port that supports RS-422. The VMSE’s RJ-45 Serial
port cannot be used since it is an RS-232 port only, and RS-232 does not
support multidrop.
• The switch on the front of the VMSE #2 must be set to RS-422 position to
enable RS-422 on the VMSE screw terminals. Also, the “Interface Type”
configuration parameter must be set to RS-422 (no other setting is
acceptable).
• Serial Line 1 may be RS-232 or RS-422 as long as both Master and
VMSE #1 are configured accordingly.
• For Serial Line 2, which must be an RS-422 line, match the specifications
and basic wiring scheme for User-Built Cable #4. All multidrop
connections must be made at the nodes inside the connectors (thus, each
connector terminal would have two wires attached), in a parallel “daisy-
chain” style. No line stubs or intermediate terminal blocks are permitted.
• Each serial cable’s shield must be grounded at one end of the cable only.
• The VMSE can be the only device connected to the master on Serial Line
1 shown in Figure 6-14 above.
Serial Port Connectors

IBM-AT Style Personal Computer Serial Port Connector
IBM-AT D-Sub,
Male, 9-Pin
Pin 1 Pin 6
External View
Pin Signal Description
1 DCD Data Carrier Detect
2 RD Receive Data
3 TD Transmit Data
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready
5 GND Signal Ground
6 NC No Connection
7 RTS Request to Send
8 CTS Clear to Send
9 NC No Connection
Figure 6-15. IBM-AT 9-Pin Serial Port Connector

6
9-Pin, D-Sub PLC Serial Port Connector

This connector is used for an RS-232 serial port on VersaMax CPUs. For
additional information on VersaMax serial ports, please refer to the VersaMax
PLC User’s Manual, GFK-1503.
RS-232 Port
9-Pin, Female
D-Sub
Pin 1 Pin 6
Pin 5 Pin 9
External View
Pin-Out for 9-Pin D-Sub Serial Connector (RS-432)

Pin Signal Direction Description
1 N/C No connection
2 TXD Output Transmit Data output
3 RXD Input Receive Data input
4 N/C No connection
5 GND -- 0V/GND signal reference
6 N/C No connection
7 CTS Input Clear to Send input
8 RTS Output Request to Send output
9 N/C No connection
Shell SHLD -- Cable Shield wire connection
Figure 6-16. 9-Pin D-Sub Serial Port Connector
15-Pin, D-Sub PLC Serial Port Connector

This connector is used for an RS-485 serial port on all Series 90-30, Series 90-
70, and VersaMax CPUs, and on some Nano/Micro PLCs. For information on
Series 90 ports, refer to the Series 90 PLC Serial Communications Manual,
GFK-0582. For VersaMax serial ports, refer to the VersaMax PLC User’s
Manual, GFK-1503. For VersaMax Nano/Micro ports, refer to the VersaMax
Micro PLCs and Nano PLCs User’s Manual, GFK-1645.
RS-485 Port 15-Pin,
Female D-Sub
Pin 1 Pin 9
Pin 8 Pin 15
External View
Pin-Out for 15-Pin D-Sub Serial Connector (RS-422/485)

1 SHLD -- Cable Shield Drain wire connection
2, 3, 4 N/C No connection
5 P5V Output +5.1VDC to power external devices
6 RTS (A) Output Request to Send (A) output
7 GND -- 0V/GND reference signal
8 CTS (B’) Input Clear to Send (B) input
9 RT -- Resistor Termination (120 ohm) for RDA’
10 RD (A’) Input Receive Data (A) input
11 RD (B’) Input Receive Data (B) input
12 SD (A) Output Transmit Data (A) output
13 SD (B) Output Transmit Data (B) output
14 RTS (B) Output Request to Send (B) output
15 CTS (A’) Input Clear to Send (A) input
Shell SHLD -- Cable Shield wire connection
Figure 6-17. 15-Pin D-Sub Serial Port Connector

6
RJ-11 PLC Serial Port Connector

This connector is used for an RS-232 serial port on some Series 90-30 and
Series 90-70 CPUs. For additional information on these ports, please refer to
the Series 90 PLC Serial Communications Manual, GFK-0582.
RS-232, 6-Pin RJ-11
Pin 1
External View
Pin Signal Description

1 CTS Clear to Send
2 TXD Transmit Data
3 0V Signal Ground
4 0V Signal Ground
5 RXD Receive Data
6 RTS Request to Send
Figure 6-18. RJ-11 Serial Port Connector
RJ-45 VersaMax Nano/Micro PLC Serial Port Connector

Port 1 on the VersaMax Nano and Micro PLCs is an RS-232 port with an 8-
pin RJ-45 vertical jack. In addition to being a general serial communications
port, this port is also used as the boot loader port for upgrading the PLC
firmware on these PLCs. Note that the pin-out for this connector is different
than that of the RJ-45 connector on the VMSE.
RS-232, 8-Pin RJ-45
Pin 1
External View
Note: There is no shield or frame-ground or shield pin on this connector.

1 RTS Output Request to Send output
2 CTS Input Clear to Send input
3 RXD Input Receive Data input
4 TXD Output Transmit Data output
5 DCD Input Data Carrier Detect input
6 DTR Output Data Terminal Ready output
7 +5V Output +5VDC output to power external converters
8 GND -- 0V/Gnd signal reference
Figure 6-19. VersaMax Nano and Micro RJ-45 Serial Port Pin-Out

6
IC690ACC901 Miniconverter 9-Pin, Male D-Sub Connector

The RS-232 end of the IC690ACC901 Miniconverter has a 9-pin, male D-sub
connector. Refer to the Series 90-30 PLC Hardware and Installation Manual,
GFK-0356, for a data sheet on the IC690ACC901 Miniconverter.
RS-232 Port
9-Pin, Male
D-Sub
Pin 5 Pin 9
Pin 6
Pin 1
External View
Pin-Out for 9-Pin D-Sub Male Miniconverter Serial Connector (RS-432)

Pin Signal Direction Function
2 SD Output Send Data
3 RD Input Receive Data
5 GND -- 0V/GND signal reference
7 CTS Input Clear to Send
8 RTS Output Request to Send
Figure 6-20. IC690ACC901 Miniconverter RS-232 Connector Pin-Out
Chapter Technical Data
7
CPU, Memory, and Controllers
• V.40 CPU, 10MHz clock
• National Semiconductor DP839xx Ethernet Controller
• 128 kByte RAM, 128 kByte Flash EPROM
• 256 Byte E²PROM for parameter storage
Serial Interface
• RJ-45 connector for RS232 interface
• Screw terminals for RS232 or RS422/485 interface
• Speed software selectable 300 to 38.4k baud
• Switch selectable RS-232C or RS-422/485 – screw terminal connector
only
Network Interface
• Integrated 10BaseT port (RJ-45 connector)
Power Supply (not included)

• Screw terminals for 9-30 Volt DC input from external supply
Power Consumption
• Maximum 3 Watt
Operating Temperature
• 0-60 degrees C (32-140 degrees F)
GFK-1852A 7-1
7
LEDs
• Four LEDs for Ethernet channel, link, activities, and error. See Chapter
Six for details.
• Two LEDs for serial channel status.
Case
• Plastic case for DIN rail mounting
Dimensions
90mm
(3.54”) Depth = 36mm (1.42”)
Weight
• Approx. 150g (0.33 lb)
60mm
(2.36”)
Appendix IP Addresses
A
IP Addressing
An IP address is a 32-bit value, divided into four octets of eight bits each. The
standard representation is four decimal numbers (in the range of 0..255), divided by
dots.
Example: 192.2.1.123
This is called dotted-decimal notation.
The IP address is divided in two parts: network and host. To support different needs,
three ”network classes” have been defined. Depending on the network class, the last
one, two or three bytes define the host, while the remaining part defines the network.
In the following, ‘x’ stands for the host part of the IP address:
Class A Network
IP address 1.x.x.x to 127.x.x.x
Only 127 different networks of this class exist. These have a very large number of
potential connected devices (up to 16,777,216)
Example: 10.0.0.1, (network 10, host 0.0.1)
Class B Network
IP address 128.0.x.x to 191.255.xxx.xxx
These networks are used for large company networks. Every network can consist of
up to 65,534 devices.
Example: 172.1.3.2 (network 172.1, host 3.2)
GFK-1852A A-1
A
Class C Network
IP address 192.0.0.xxx to 223.255.255.xxx
These network addresses are most common and are often used in small companies.
These networks can consist of a maximum number of 254 hosts.
Example: 192.7.1.9 (network 192.7.1, host 9)
The remaining addresses 224.x.x.x - 239.x.x.x are defined as ”class D” and are used
as a multicast addresses.
The addresses 240.x.x.x. - 254.x.x.x are defined as "class E" and are reserved
addresses.
Network Address
The host address with all host bits set to "0" is used to address the network as a
whole (in routing entries, for example).
Broadcast Address
The address with the host part bits set to ‘1” is the broadcast address, meaning “for
every station”.
Network and Broadcast addresses must not be used as a host address (e.g.
192.168.0.0 identifies the entire network, 192.168.0.255 identifies the broadcast
address).
A-2 VersaMax Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2003 GFK-1852A
IP Addresses A
IP Netmask
The netmask is used to divide the IP address differently from the standard defined by
the classes A, B, C. A netmask defines how many bits from the IP address are to be
taken as the network section and how many bits are to be taken as the host section.
When the number of host bits is entered, the VMSE calculates the netmask. The
netmask is displayed in standard decimal-dot notation.
Network Bits Host Bits Netmask
Class A 8 24 255.0.0.0
Class B 16 16 255.255.0.0
Class C 24 8 255.255.255.0
Figure A-1. Standard IP Network Netmask
Netmask Examples
Netmask Host bits

255.255.255.252 2
255.255.255.248 3
255.255.255.240 4
255.255.255.224 5
255.255.255.192 6
255.255.255.128 7
255.255.255.0 8
255.255.254.0 9
255.255.252.0 10
255.255.248.0 11
. .
. .
255.128.0.0 23
255.0.0.0 24
Figure A-2. Netmask Examples
GFK-1852A Appendix A IP Addresses A-3

A
Private IP Networks and the Internet

If your network is not connected to the Internet and there are no plans to make such a
connection you may use any IP address you wish.
If you are not connected to the Internet and have plans to connect, or you
are connected to the Internet and want to operate your VMSEs on an
Intranet you should use one of the sub-networks below. These network
numbers have been reserved for such networks. If you have any questions
about IP assignment consult your Network Administrator.
Class A 10.x.x.x
Class B 172.16.x.x
Class C 192.168.0.x
Network RFC’s
For more information regarding IP addressing see the following documents. These
can be located on the World Wide Web using one of the directories or indices:
RFC 950 Internet Standard Subnetting Procedure
RFC 1700 Assigned Numbers
RFC 1117 Internet Numbers
RFC 1597 Address Allocation for Private Internets
A-4 VersaMax Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2003 GFK-1852A
Appendix Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Table
B
Hexadecimal digits have values from 0..15, represented as 0...9, A (for 10), B
(for 11) ... F (for 15). Use the following table to convert binary-to-decimal-to-
hex:
Decimal Binary Hexadecimal
0 0000 0
1 0001 1
2 0010 2
3 0011 3
4 0100 4
5 0101 5
6 0110 6
7 0111 7
8 1000 8
9 1001 9
10 1010 A
11 1011 B
12 1100 C
13 1101 D
14 1110 E
15 1111 F
Figure B-1. Decimal, Binary, and Hexadecimal Conversion Table
To convert a binary value that has more than four bits, separate it into groups
of four bits. (If the number of binary bits is not an even multiple of four, add
leading zeroes to make it an even multiple.) Each group of four binary bits
represents a single hexadecimal number. For example, let’s convert the binary
number 1011110000 to the hexadecimal number 2F0. First separate the binary
number into groups of four bits (add two leading zeroes): 0010 1111 0000.
Then use the above conversion table to find the hexadecimal value for each
group: 0010 = 2, 1111 = F, 0000 = 0.
GFK-1852A B-1
B
B-2 VersaMax Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2003 GFK-1852A
Appendix Declaration of Conformity
C
Declaration of Conformity
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and BS 7514
The following product:

Product Name: VMSE
Product Number(s): IC200SET001
Conforms to the following standards or other normative documents:
Electromagnetic Emissions: C1SPR22: 1993 Class “A”
EN55022, 1995 Class "A"
Electromagnetic Immunity: EN50082-1, 1992
Product Safety: EN60950, 1988 +A1, A2, A3, A4
Supplementary Information:
This product has been verified as being compliant within the class A limits of the FCC
Radio Frequency Devices Rules (FCC Part 15, Subpart B), revised as of October 1993.
"The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
and the EMC Directive 89/336/E
GFK-1852A C-1
C
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Index
E
A Ethernet, 2-2
ARP, 4-3 External transceiver, 2-2
command example, 1-4
Automatic connection
address, 4-14 F
Firmware
B download from VMSE to
VMSE, 5-4
Baud rate configuration, 4-11 download via network host,
Broadcast address, A-2 5-7
Buffer flushing, 4-17 downloading via serial port,
5-3
VMSE options, 1-2
C Flow control config., 4-12
Force Telnet mode, 4-16
Cable diagrams, 6-5 Front panel layout
Class A network, A-1 of VMSE, 6-4
Class B network, A-1
Class C network, A-2
Configuration G
memory, 4-1
parameters, 4-4 Gateway IP address, 4-10, 4-
Telnet, 4-10 21
Configuration setup
SRTP/SNP, 4-5
Connect mode, 4-13
I
Connections IC200CBL504
terminal screw, 6-4 serial cable, 6-5
Connector, VMSE IC690ACC901 Miniconverter
pin-out, 6-2 9-pin pin-out, 6-16
Controller cable, 6-6
specifications, 7-1 Inactivity timeout, 4-17
CPU Interface Mode config., 4-11
specifications, 7-1 IP address, 3-2, 4-6, 4-10, 4-
21, A-3, A-4
D factory default, 4-2
forcing new IP, 4-2
Datagram mode, 4-14 remote, 4-12
DHCP, 4-2 IP addressing, A-1
Diagrams IP Networks
cable, 6-5 private, A-4
front panel layout, 6-3
Dimensions, 7-2
Disconnect mode
L
DTR disconnect, 4-16 Layout
GFK-1852A Index-1
Index
VMSE front panel, 6-4 IP address, 4-6, 4-10, 4-21

LED netmask, 4-6, 4-10, 4-21
operation, 6-4 port number, 4-12
remote TCP port, 4-12
send characters, 4-19
M PassThru
config. setup, 4-9
MAC address, 2-2 firmware, 1-2
Memory Personal computer
specifications, 7-1 serial port pin-out, 6-11
Miniconverter Pin-out
9-pin pin-out, 6-16 15-pin serial port, 6-13
user-built cable, 6-6 9-pin serial port, 6-12
Modbus ID to IP Miniconverter 9-pin, 6-16
address mapping, 4-22 personal computer, 6-11
Modbus protocol RJ-11 serial port, 6-14
advanced settings, 4-22 screw block connector, 6-3
Modbus TCP/RTU VersaMax RJ-45 port, 6-15
configuration, 4-20 VMSE Serial port, 6-2
firmware, 1-2 PLC
Modem emulation mode, 4-15 15-pin serial port, 6-13
Monitor RJ-11 serial port, 6-14
VMSE cable, 6-7 Port number, 3-2, 4-12
Monitor mode Power
results codes, 5-2 consumption, 7-1
Monitor mode commands, 5-2 input voltage, 7-1
Multidrop, using VMSE, 6-10 requirement, 2-2
Private IP networks, A-4
N
R
Netmask, 4-6, 4-10, 4-21, A-3
Network host address, A-2 Remote configuration, 3-2
Network RFCs, A-4 Remote IP address, 4-12
Network/IP settings, 4-21 Remote TCP port, 4-12
RJ-11 connector pin-out, 6-14
RS-232
P selecting, 2-1
VMSE RJ45 connector, 6-2
Pack control, 4-18
RS-422
Packing alogrithm, 3-1 cable, 6-9
Parameters multidrop, 6-10
basic, 4-10 RS-485
basics, 4-6
selecting, 2-1
configuration, 4-4
DTR disconnect, 4-16
flow control, 4-12
gateway IP address, 4-10, 4-
S
21 Screw block connector
Index-2 VersaMax Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual–July 2003 GFK-1852A
Index
pin-outs, 6-3 terminal type, 4-19

Send characters Temperature
parameter setting, 4-19 operating range, 7-1
Serial and Mode settings, 4- Timeout, inactivity, 4-17
22
Serial interface, 4-22
specifications, 7-1
U
Serial port UDP, 3-1
15-pin pinout, 6-13 datagram mode, 4-12
PC pin-out, 6-11 destination port no., 4-12
RJ-11 pin-out, 6-14 Unix command example, 4-4
VersaMax 9-pin pinout, 6-
12
SNP ID to IP V
address mapping, 4-8
SRTP/SNP VersaMax
firmware, 1-2 serial port pin-out, 6-12
Mode#2, 4-8 VersaMax Nano/Micro
protocol mode, 4-7 cable, 6-5
RJ-45 serial port, 6-15
VersaPro
T interface cable, 6-8
TCP
auto connection, 4-14 W
connections, 4-12 Weight
TCP/IP, 3-1, 4-2 of VMSE, 7-2
Telnet, 3-1, 3-2, 4-1, 4-3 Windows 95/98
configuration, 4-10 command example, 4-3
force mode, 4-16
standard port no., 4-12
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Content of This Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction and Quick Start .........................................................1-1

Chapter 2 VMSE Interfaces ..............................................................................2-1

Chapter 3 Network Protocols ............................................................................3-1

Channel, Serial, and Protocol Setups ........................................................... 4-7

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Chapter 5 Monitor Mode and Firmware Upgrade .........................................5-1

Chapter 6 Serial Line Interfaces .......................................................................6-1

15-Pin, D-Sub PLC Serial Port Connector................................................. 6-13

Chapter 7 Technical Data ..................................................................................7-1

Appendix A IP Addresses..................................................................................... A-1

Appendix B Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Table .................................... B-1

Appendix C Declaration of Conformity.............................................................. C-1

x VersaMax Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual–July 2003 GFK-1852A

Figure 1-1. IC200SET001 VMSE

VMSE Firmware Options

Pass Thru Firmware

Procedure: Assigning a New IP Address

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Figure 1-2. Results of the Ping Command

Figure 1-3. Results of the arp –a Command

Figure 1-4. Results of the Telnet 3.16.27.44 1 Command

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Figure 1-5. Screen Appearance Just Before Step G.

Figure 1-6. The Telnet Response Window

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Figure 1-7. The VMSE Configuration Screen

Figure 1-8. The “Connection to host lost” Telnet Box

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Figure 2-1. VMSE Ports and Features

Hardware Address (MAC Address)

Packing Algorithm (PassThru Firmware only)

Entering Serial Configuration Mode

Entering Network Configuration Mode

If DHCP is enabled on the VMSE, and if there is a DHCP server to respond to

Assigning a New IP Address

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SRTP/SNP Firmware – Configuration Setup

Figure 4-1. SRTP/SNP Firmware Configuration Screen

When finished with this screen, you have three choices:

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