Mini Web RS232 to TCP/IP Converter Module

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1 Mini Web RS232 to TCP/IP Converter Module Quick Start Guide Version 1.0 Page 1

2 Application Overview Any computer in the network will have access to the advertising unit via the BF 430. In order to achieve communication, the computer(s) will require the advertising software to be installed. Since the advertising unit(s) require serial communication, the VCOM Tool software must also be installed so that a virtual COM port can be created. LAN RS232 Installing the Mini Web 1) Make sure sign power is disconnected. 2) Connect a LAN cable from your network to the RJ45 port on the Mini Web. 3) Connect the provided COMM CABLE from the sign to the SERIAL port on the Mini Web. 4) Connect power to sign and make sure the red light on the Mini Web is ON. NOTE: No connection is necessary for the 5VDC port on Mini Web. Power comes directly from the sign. NETWORK MINI WEB COMM CABLE Page 2

3 Use IP Search to Locate/Modify Mini Web Settings 1) Insert the supplied CD into your CD ROM drive. 2) Run the file IP Search V1.1. 3) If IP Search does not automatically locate the Mini Web, click on Refresh. 3 4) Click on the Mini Web you would like to configure and the settings will automatically appear in the modifications window. NOTE: Clicking twice on the Mini Web that appears in IP Search will automatically open your web browser and prompt you to enter a User Name and Password to enter the advanced setting section. This area has additional settings to tailor the Mini Web for specific networks or applications. For additional information, please refer to Advanced Settings. Page 3

4 5) Proceed to change the IP, Sub Mask, and Gateway to allow for operation in your network environment and click Alter to save your settings onto the Mini Web. 6) After 5 seconds, click on Refresh and IP Search will bring up the new settings of the Mini Web. 7) Exit IP Search. Install the TruColorXP Software If you have a previously installed TruColorXP software on your computer, click on HELP and ABOUT. Confirm that the software version is 8.02A 08. Upgrading to the latest TruColor XP version If your software version is not 8.02A 08, download the latest version from the web link below. lite.com/support/tc2v8/downloads/tc2v8 downloads.htm Make sure and uninstall the previous version before installing the newer version. Do not change any settings during the installation process. All installation options must remain at the default settings. TruColorXP Software Setup 1) Launch the TruColorXP Software. 2) Click on LAN Function then SET IP. 2 3) Click on ADMINISTRATORS(A) then PASSWORD. 3 Page 4

5 4) For password, enter ) Click on IP(I) then ADD NEW IP(N) 5 6) Enter the information of the Mini Web. User Code: enter any name up to 5 characters Ethernet Address: enter the MAC Address of the Mini Web New IP Address: enter the IP address associated with the Mini Web Detect Hardware: select NO 7) Click ADD to save your settings. 9) The ADD NEW IP SUCCESSFUL window will appear. 10) Close all IP modification windows. Page 5

6 Sign Communication 1) Type a short message in the text area of the software screen. 2) Click on LAN FUNCTION then SEND MESSAGE. 3) Enter the SIGN ID and PAGE the message will be sent to and click on OK. The default sign ID is 01 and PAGE A is the first memory slot on the sign. 4) From the SELECT OBJECT drop down menu, select your Mini Web and click OK. 5) The SENDING MESSAGE TO SERVER window will appear followed by SUCCESSFUL TRANSMISSION. 6) Your message should now be showing on the sign. Page 6

7 Troubleshooting The Mini Web will not power on. Make sure and use the provided COMM CABLE. The provided COMM CABLE is a 6 wire configuration, not a 4 or 2 wire configuration found on standard home phones. IP Search dose not find the Mini Web. Bypass the network and setup a local connection instead. Once configured and tested, move to LAN environment. I configured the Mini Web successfully, but when I select SEND via LAN, I get an error message. Possibility 1: Make sure you are running the latest TruColorXP Software. Refer to the TruColorXP installation section. Possibility 2: A computer security program is interfering with the communication. Try turning off any firewalls or anti virus programs. I configured the Mini Web successfully and use the SEND via LAN function, but the sign does not show my updated message. Make sure the communication port on the sign is working by sending a message directly from the computer Com Port to sign. In the Sign Accessories bag, a Serial Comm Cable (9pin to RJ11) was provided. Page 7

8 Advanced Settings Section For most applications, the Mini Web is ready to go and has already been preconfigured to work with your sign. The beginning of this guide outlines the few setup requirements necessary for the Mini Web to work in most standard network environments. For the advanced user, the Advanced Settings Section provides additional settings to tailor the Mini Web to meet unique applications and network environments. The default IP Address for the Mini Web is The default User Name and Password are admin. One Page Quick Setup (options) STATIC IP DHCP CLIENT PPOE IP Address Host Name User Name Subnet Mask Serial Type Password Gateway Baud Rate Service Name Primary DNS Connection Mode Close Connection when Idle Serial Type Connection Port Number PPOE with Fixed Address Baud Rate Remote Host IP (for Client only) Serial Type Connection Mode Connection Port Number Remote Host IP (for Client only) Baud Rate Connection Mode Connection Port Number Remote Host IP (for Client only) Operation Mode (options) TCP Server Local Listen Port Number Close Connection When Idle Access Password Keep Alive Check UDP Server Local Listen Port Number TCP CLIENT Remote Connection Port Number Remote Host IP Address UDP CLIENT Remote Connection Port Number Remote Host IP Address Serial Type (options) Serial Type Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Check Stop Bits Flow Control Force Packet Transmit Time Force Packet Transmit Length Page 8

9 RS485 Transmission Delay Time Dynamic DNS (options) Disabled TZO DYNDNS Status Address User Name Password Key Password Device DNS Name Device DNS Name Registry IP Address Registry IP Address Status Status Device Administration (options) Block HTTP Ports Device Management IP Address Device Host Name Device Location Administrator Password Block Ping Request MAC Address Change Factory RESET Button System Status (options) BF 430 Status Monitor Backup & Restore (options) Backup Restore Upgrade Firmware (options) File Select Ping (options) Source IP Address Destination IP Address Packet Number Packet Size Ping Result Page 9

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