?_Nl!R$B*Centuity Network Device Management System+2005 B&B Electronics Manufacturing CompanyBrowseButtons()  CentuityHelprj3.cnt /&;)z4*K*|CONTEXT4e|CTXOMAP"|FONT |KWBTREE,|KWDATA$|KWMAP,|SYSTEM|TOPIC|TTLBTREE]|bm0cm|bm1@u|bm10[0|bm11w6|bm12K;|bm13nF|bm14bK|bm15XN|bm16UP|bm17S|bm18Fe|bm19jCi|bm2U |bm20k|bm21Ko|bm22t|bm23y|bm24|bm250|bm26|bm27{|bm28_6|bm29|bm3|bm301|bm31c|bm32|bm4d|bm54r|bm6Z|bm7ԃ|bm8"|bm9`) = I1IIntroductionS ; D1IntroductionWelcome to the Centuity Network Device Management System help file. This help file was designed to assist you in finding the information you need to learn and use the Centuity software to access, view and configure the functions of VLinx Serial Servers. LI f(?GGAG-ijGGGGG:This Help File provides:IntroductionSoftware InstallationGetting StartedCentuity's FeaturesStarting CentuityStartup OptionsUsing Centuity MenusCentuity's Main MenuFile MenuWindows MenuTools MenuHelp MenuSetting Centuity OptionsOptions (Overview)Update Rateh 4(e㐅㻅ggh+hVhhOptions/ NetworkOptions/ AlertsEmail Notification SetupOptions/ LogUsing the Administrator ConsoleThe Administrator Console (Overview)Scan the NetworkAdministrator Console/ System StatusAdministrator Console/ Devices GroupAdministrator Console/ Serial TunnelingAdministrator Console/ User Accounts-  (ino9oowvvvAdmnistrator Console/ Virtual COM PortsUsing the Device BrowserThe Device BrowserConfiguring Device PropertiesDevice Properties (Overview)Device Properties/ GeneralDevice Properties/ NetworkDevice Properties/ PortsDevice Properties/ UsersDevice Properties/ LogConfiguring Advanced Serial SettingsAdvanced Serial Settings (Overview) m 4(vwIwtw;pp~~㎄Server (remote) IP AddressServer (remote) PortLocal PortTCP/UDP ProtocolsAdvanced Ethernet SettingsWireless Setup WizardUsing the Serial/IP Control PanelSerial/IP Control Panel (Overview)Serial/IP Port MonitorAdvanced Network Security Settings (Overview)Advanced Network Security Settings/ Proxy Serveru8 (㹄}}}~~U}rvGvAdvanced Network Security Settings/ OptionsEntering End Device InformationEnd Device Information (Overview)End Device Information/ GeneralEnd Device Information/ CommissionEnd Device Information/ SupportUsing the Event LogEvent LogEvent PropertiesSetting up User Accounts and RightsAccount LoginUser Rights Managerx K (h,~hW~fpdoooUser ProfileSetting up Serial TunnelingSerial Tunneling ConfigurationSerial Tunneling PropertiesReplacing Network DevicesDevice Replacement WizardSetting up Virtual COM PortsVirtual COM Port ManagerUpdating the FirmwardDevice Update (Overview)Device Update/ Operating SystemDevice Update/ Converter Using the Port MonitorU 8 5 :@(~Serial/IP Port Monitor(K% ((% (D41b4CCentuity's Features9m# ,Centuity's Features'4@2 2  The Centuity Network Device Management System is a simple and intuitive user interface that mm@akes configuration of your serial server fast and easy. The Centuity software provides a graphical interface to accomplish the following tasks:smxBe TZ(        Scanning the network for connected serial servers Displaying groups and serial servers on the network Configuring serial server propertiesInstalling virtual COM ports on a computerDisplaying and configuring virtual COM portsUninstalling virtual COM portsUpgrading the serial server's firmwareSaving and loading configuration files)@B& ((xBB% ((BB% ((BC% (FB_C1 _CGSoftware Installation?CC& 2Software Installation_CER rE       Installing Centuity SoftwareInsert the VLinx CD in the CD-ROM. It should automatically launch the installation wizard. If it does not, from the Windows Desktop, click Start. At the Run command line type D:setup.exe then click OK. (where D: is the drive letter for the CD ROM.) Follow the software installation wizard by navigating through the dialog boxes that appear.Installing Virtual COM Supportc%CF> JK~  Before you can create virtual COM ports from within the Centuity software you must install the Serial/IP software. From the Desktop click Start, Programs, B&B Electronics, Centuity, Add-Remove SerialIP (Virtual COM Port Support). Follow the prompts to install Virtual COM Support.&EG# EF`G1 `G LCentuity's Main MenuG?HH ^/    Centuity's Main MenuThe main Centuity window features four menus: File, Windows, Tools and Help. From the main menu you can open the 5`GJv kRZ(G  G  G File Menu to access commands related to Centuity Sessions: New, Open, Save, Save As, Enable Session, Disable Session, Change Users, Minimize to System Tray and ExitWindows Menu to access dialogs used to search for serial servers on the network and to view and configure them: Administrator Console, Device Browser, Event LogTools Menu to start tools used to configure replacement serial servers, set up serial tunneling configurations and set Centuity software options: Device Replacement Wizard, Serial Tunneling Wizard, Options?HK? LsRZ(G Help to access resources to get help on how to use Centuity, other documentation and information about the Centuity software: Centuity Help, Hardware Manuals, About Centuity(J L% (: KDL1bDL File Menui7 LL2 4n  File MenuFrom the File menu you can select:RDLNq PZ(       New to set up a new sessionOpen to open an previously saved sessionSave to save the current sessionSave As to save the current session under a new file nameEnable Session to activate the session so that the software periodically scans the network for serial serversDisable Session to de-activate the session so that the software does not scan the networkChange User to disable the current user and change to a different one.lLO9 BPZ(  Minimize to System Tray to minimize the Centuity window.Exit to exit the Centuity program(NO% ((O % (O L= OI1BINWindows Menuq 7 >gWindows MenuFrom the Windows menu you can access the:Administrator Console to view and configure... qIځx PZ(h+hVhhiSystem StatusDevice GroupsSerial TunnelingUser AccountsVirtual COM Ports(% (rځ. ,(nDevice Browser to view a list of serial servers on the network, their IP Address, Location, Model and Status(ʂ% (SN1 2H~Event Log to view a list of recent events related to the wireless network.; ʂ1XTools Menui:N/ .t Tools MenuFrom the Tools menu you can access the:nZ PZ(W~,~Device Replacement Wizard to automatically transfer identity and configuration properties from one serial server to another.Serial Tunneling Wizard to set up serial tunneling between two serial serversOptions to configure network update rates and sensitivity, alert conditions and notification, and log entry conditions and file locations.(% (: 1Help Menuc4/ .h Help MenuFrom the Help menu you can access:RчQ pPZ(    Centuity Help to open Windows Help files explaining the Centuity software features and functions.Hardware Manuals to open pdf files for your VLinx serial server.About Centuity to view information about the Centuity software version(% (Bч;1X<;Starting Centuity=x' ,Starting CentuityG;( > Starting Centuity Softwaretxd1 2  To open the Centuity software, from the Desktop click Start, Programs, B&B Electronics, Centuity, Centuity. &# @dʉ1W ʉStartup Options;' (Startup Options~ʉ< H "When the Centuity software is loaded the Startup Options dialog box will appear.Select one of the following options:RM< HTZ(   Start With a New SessionOpen a Saved SessionOpen Last Used Session't7 <(   A session allows you to connect to serial servers and view their settings. The first time you set up a serial server you will use Start with a New Session. Subsequently you may want to Open a Saved Session or Open Last Used Session.EMF Z(   gTo begin using the Centuity software, at the Startup Options dialog, click the Start with a New Session icon. The Centuity software will search the network for connected serial servers and then display the Administrator Console dialog box. (t% (U$61< 6The Administrator Console (Overview)J'# NThe Administrator Console (Overview)*6K d -iG The Administrator Console opens from the Startup Options dialog after a session selection has been made, or from the Windows Menu. Before opening the Administrator Console, the Centuity software searches the network for serial servers.From the Administrator Console you can access useful information about the current and past status of the wireless network, lists of existing device groups, virtual COM ports, serial tunneling configurations and user accounts. q[ "g   Scan the Network The Centuity software typically scans the network every 60 seconds to detect and update its list of active serial servers. (Configurable in the Options menu.) However, in some cases you may want to initiate an immediate update. To initiate an immediate update, click Scan the Network.The Admnistrator Console dialog has five tabs:vv~ ̀TZ(h +h Vh h iSystem StatusDevice GroupsSerial TunnelingUser AccountsVirtual COM Ports*' ((v% ((% (A11 1Scan the Networkq(I `Qg Scan the NetworkThe Centuity software typically scans the network every 60 seconds to detect and update its list of active serial servers. This time period is configurable in the Options menu. To initiate an immediate update, in the Administrator Console click Scan the Network.U$11 oAdministrator Console/ System StatusN(E& PAdministrator Console, System Status8}$ (System Status TabEI ` ~"The System Status tab displays information about the current status of the network. From this tab you also can access the system Event Log. Information displayed on this tab includes:I}/ .4TZ( Centuity StatisticsE X=(  ~Running Since: Displays the date and time the Centuity software was startedLog Status: Displays the status of the Event Log file, in percentP!/ .BTZ( Local network devices listlCs) "(A list of the devices that responded to the last network scan`1/ .bTZ( Devices that are no longer responding listYsU) "(A list of devices that once responded to network scans but are no longer responding>/ .TZ( Show LogqUa] T$~  ~jGTo access the network Event Log from the System Status tab, click Show Log. The Event Log lists the data and time that scan requests, scan data received, device detection responses and other network events have occurred. Events are listed by date and time and refreshed in real time. (The Event Log also can be accessed from Centuity's Main Menu.)G: BY$~ To access additional information on specific events, double-click on an event listing. The Event Properties dialog appears and displays Extended Event Information.(ao% $U$G1( ~ Administrator Console/ Devices GroupP)o' RAdministrator Console/ Devices Group8L$ (Device Groups Tab;< F "The Device Groups tab displays a list of all the devices and groups of devices on the network and an indication of their current status. From this tab you also can add and remove groups and devices and access the properties of groups and devices.bLO l'TZ(      Active devices shown in the list are aoccompanied by a green indicator. Devices that have not responded to recent scans are accompanied by a yellow indicator.Devices that once responded, but have not responded recently are accompanied by a red indicator.)& (O)m& R(The Add, Remove and Properties Buttons_C T_(     Add Group To add a group, click Add and select Group from the popup menu that appears. The New Group dialog appears. Type the name of the new group and click OK.m6= H5(    Remove To remove a group select the group from the list and click Remove. The Remove the Group? dialog appears. Click Yes to remove the group._0m (   rvn     Properties (all devices) To view the properties associated with all devices on the network, select All Devices and click Properties. A dialog will appear asking for your Username and Password. After you have entered them the Device Browser - All Devices screen appears. The Device Browser displays the Device Name, IP Address, Location, Model number and Device Status. |6J b(  rvo Properties (specific device) To view and configure the properties of a specific device, select the name of a specific device and click Properties. The software asks for your Username and Password (unless you have already entered it) and the properties for that device are downloaded from the device. The Wireless Ethernet Serial Server Properties screen appears. X'0N1x,Nn Administrator Console/ Serial TunnelingU.' \ Administrator Console/ Serial Tunneling;N$ .Serial Tunneling Tab < F "The Serial Tunneling tab provides information on serial tunneling connections. From this tab you also can access dialogs to set up and remove serial tunneling connections and view their properties._;G $ vThe Launch Wizard, Terminate Link and Properties Buttons: a   ,~    hLaunch Wizard To set up a serial tunneling connection, click Launch Wizard. The Serial Tunneling Configuration dialog appears which allows you to set up serial tunneling. Terminate Link To remove a serial tunneling connection, click Terminate Link. The selected serial tunneling configuration is removed. Properties To view properties associated with a serial tunneling connection, click the Properties button. The Properties dialog appears.G H D V,~ G The Serial Tunneling Configuration dialog can also be opened from the Tools menu by clicking Serial Tunneling Wizard. & n # LH  1m~   Serial Tunneling Properties!n  C T Vh Serial Tunneling PropertiesThe Serial Tunneling Properties dialog opens from the Administrator Console, Serial Tunneling tab when you select a serial tunneling connection from the list and click Properties.U$ 01Q,w0CAdministrator Console/ User AccountsA q' 4The User Accounts tab80$ (User Accounts Tabq< F "The User Accounts tab provides a list of installed user accounts. From this tab you also can add and remove accounts and access other dialogs to view the information associated with them. J& @$ LThe Add, Remove and Profile Buttons @ tBs    h      hAdd To add a user account, click Add. The Account Status Warning dialog may appear asking for your Administrator Password (if you have not already entered it). Enter your password twice. The User Profile dialog will appear.Remove To remove a user account, select a user account from the list and click Remove. The Remove User? dialog appears. Click Yes to remove the user account.Profile To view the user profile for a user account, select the user account from the list and click Profile. The User Profile dialog appears, displaying the information associated with the selected user account.& @C# = BVC1 TVCMUser ProfilejCDY #h v    User ProfileThe User Profile dialog opens from the Administrator Console, User Accounts tab when you select a user account from the list and click Profile or from the Device Properties, Users tab when you click Profile.The User Profile displays::VCD+ &PZ( User NameaDE0 0P{H  Enter a username consisting of a maximum of ? alphanumeric characters containing no spaces.(DE% H>EE+ &&PZ( AdministratorEF= HCPwH Gv Select Administrator to give the user all rights. If Administrator is selected all rights listed in the User Rights Manager are automatically selected.(EF% H @F7G+ &*PZ( Restricted UsernFG6 <PwHGvSelect Restrict User to limit the user's rights to those manually selected in the User Rights Manager.(7GH% H>GAH. , PZ( Password H I+ $CPsHEnter a password consisting of a maximum of ? alphanumeric characters. When you type the characters into this field they will be represented by asterisks (*)(AH5I% HB IwI+ &.PZ( Confirm Password 5I^J+ $yPsHEnter the same password exactly as entered into the Password field. This field is case sensitive. When you type the characters into this field they will be represented by asterisks (*)(wIJ% H:^JJ+ &PZ( Full NameW'JK0 0NH  Enter the full name of the user?JVK+ &(PZ( Email Address S)KK* $RH Enter the email address of the userwVK Md '(       Gv  To create or change a User Profile enter the appropriate information into the User Name, Password, Confirm Password, Full Name and Email Address text boxes, then select Administrator or Restricted User. Click OK. The User Rights Manager then appears. (KHM% (( MpM% ((HMM% ((pMM% (Y(MN1%wNAdministrator Console/ Virtual COM PortsT-MmN' ZAdministrator Console/ Virtual COM Ports<NN$ 0Virtual COM Ports TabCmN:B R  "The Virtual COM ports tab provides a list of existing virtual COM ports. The Installed System Virtual COM Ports list displays the COM number, associated IP address and Ethernet port number. From this tab you can add and remove virtual COM ports and access other dialogs toN:M view additional information about them.[/N, &_Before you can create virtual COM ports for the first time from within the Centuity software you must install the Serial/IP software. From the Desktop click Start, Programs, B&B Electronics, Centuity, Add-Remove SerialIP (Virtual COM Port Support). Follow the prompts to install Virtual COM Support.W3:$ fThe Add, Remove, Remove All and Advanced Buttons(y Q  fp          Add To add a virtual COM port, click Add. The Virtual COM Port Manager dialog appears. Select a serial port from the Available Devices list and click Add.Remove To remove a specific virtual COM port, select the virtual COM port from the list, then click Remove. The Remove Virtual COM Port? dialog appears. Click Yes to remove the port.Remove All To remove all the virtual COM ports on the list click Remove All. The Remove All Installed Virtual COM Ports dialog will appear. Click Yes to remove the all the ports.<Ʌ; D  ~Advanced To access advanced features of the virtual COM ports, select a virtual COM port from the list and click Advanced. The Serial/IP Control Panel dialog will appear, displaying the information associated with the selected virtual COM port. ($ IɅ:1T:{Virtual COM Port ManagerD~' :Virtual COM Port Managerh:Uo i "       This dialog opens from the Administrator Console, Virtual COM Ports tab when you click AddSelect a serial port from the Available Devices list and click Add. A Centuity dialog appears indicating the virtual COM port has been created. Click OK to return the Virtual COM Port Manager.Click Close to return to the Virtual COM Ports tab&~{# CU1/The Device Browser>{' .The Device Browser95' $ Device Browser"g G G+h  " The Device Browser dialog opens from the Windows Menu menu or from the Administrator Console, Device Groups tab when you select All Devices and then click Properties. The Device Browser dialog displays the following information about devices detected on the network:}5; TZ(            The Name of the device on the networkThe IP Address of the device on the networkThe Location of the device on the networkThe Model Number of the device on the networkStatus of the device Running - Responding to scans of the network (white background)Lagged - Has not responded to recent scans (yellow background)Communication Failure - Responded in the past but has not responded recently enough to maintain active status (flashing red background)z܍' (From this dialog you also can access other screens to view and change configuration information about specific devices.K%;'& J(The Refresh and Properties Buttonsb%܍= HK(  oProperties To access the configuration properties for a specific device, double click anywhere on the row displaying information for the desired device, or select the row and then click Properties. The Wireless Ethernet Serial Server Properties dialog for that server will appear. i'+- *((If you have not already provided your username and password, a dialog wi+{ll appear and ask for them.)1 0W(  Refresh To update the information displayed in the Device Browser, click Refresh. Centuity will scan the network and update the information in the Device Browser.(+/% (M|17F|fDevice Properties (Overview)B/# >Device Properties (Overview)Z|c   h +h  Gv The Device Properties dialog box opens from the Administrator Console, System Status tab when you double-click on a device name in the Local network devices list. It also can be opened from the Administrator Console, Device Groups tab by selecting a device from the list and clicking Properties. The Device Properties dialog contains configuration information for network devices and allows you to view the information or change it (providing you have the appropriate User Rights6N0 0"\7% nThe information is contained in five tabs including DNfx PZ(9o o w v vGeneralNetworkPortsUsersLogK1Device Properties/ GeneralAf# <Device Properties/ General >0- *"9oGeneral Tabc+ & The General tab contains information about the currently selected serial server including the:0Ny /TZ(          Device Model numberDevice ID numberFirmware Version number Firmware Build Date Operating System Version numberName of the serial server. (This field can be changed.) To change the name, type the new name in the Name textbox and click OK=6 <("W1N& b(The Default Device and Update Firmware Buttonsm|- *( From the General tab you also can reset the server to its default configuration and update the firmware.r= Hs( 9o Default Device To reset the serial server to is factory default configuration settings, click Default Device. A dialog appears asking for confirmation. Click Yes to confirm.|LC T/( ooUpdate Firmware There are two different types of firmware update: the Converter Firmware Update and the Operating System Firmware Update.-ry* $((L% ((y% ((% (I:1 F=:Device Update (Overview)Jw  9o oo" " Device Update (Overview)The Device Update dialog opens from the Device Properties, General tab by clicking on Update Firmware. The Device Update dialog features two tabs: Converter (which updates the basic converter software) and Operating System (which updates the operating system of the device).P:K1KDevice Update/ Operating SystemK$' HDevice Update/ Operating SystemK\< F " The Operating System update tab is used on rare occasions when the overall operating system of the serial server must be updated.&#  L#\) "F( To update the operating system:G \'TZ(     Click Browse to find the appropriate firmware update file.When the file is located select it, then click Update Operating System. )& ( / ,(  (CAUTION: Read the caution notice and perform this step carefully. A failed operating system update can lead to total hardware failure.) I1^=Device Update/ Converter!E X "  Device Update/ ConverterThe Converter update tab allows you to update the basic converter software on the device, much like upgrading a single program on a PC while the rest of the system remains intact. J$O& H(To update the converter firmware:KR rUTZ(  !    Click the Converter tab. Click Browse to find the appropriate firmware update file. When the file is located select it, then click Update Converter(Os% ( ^K( ((From time to time firmware updates may be made available on the B&B Electronics website.)KsD1 DADevice Properties/ NetworkD $ @ Device Properties/ Network2D$ Network TabC T "  The Network tab contains the Ethernet settings for the serial server and allows you to choose between dynamic or static IP addressing and view or set up static addressing parameters. From the Network tab you can access other dialogs where you can view and configure wireless and advanced network settings.Obtain IP address automatically (DHCP enabled) This option enables dynamic IP addressing. If this option is chosen, the serial server will send a DHCP request to the DHCP server on your network, which will assign a dynamic IP address, net mask, and gateway to the serial server. If a DHCP server is not available on the network the serial server will time out after 10 seconds and the default values will remain.  / ,  Use the following IP address To use static IP addressing, select this option. When this option is selected the IP Address, Subnet address and Default Gateway address fields become available. % . *VZ( The IP Address of the serial server allows it to be recognized on the network. When the serial server is first powered up this field contains the default address. Typically, you will change the IP address to a unique address on your network.   < FVZ(  The Subnet address (sometimes called netmask) factory default is configured for a Class C address (255.255.255.0). The Default Gateway allows users to access the serial server from outside the LAN  . *7((In most applications Static IP addressing is recommended. Software or hardware attempting to access the serial server via the network must know the its IP address. A static IP address is retained and remains the same each time the serial server is powered up or starts/restarts. Consult with your network administrator to determine the static address or group of addresses to be used for your application.) + $i( Network Interface MAC Address The MAC address is fixed and cannot be changed. It is assigned in the factory. Every Ethernet device manufactured has it own unique MAC address. S- & Z(The Wireless Settings and Advanced Buttons= H'(  pWireless Settings To configure the wireless settings for the serial server, click Wireless Settings. The Wireless Setup Wizard appears.@; Du(;p @ Advanced Ethernet Settings To configure the advanced Ethernet settings for the serial server, click Advanced Ethernet Settings. The Advanced Ethernet Settings dialog appears.(@% ((@A% (F@cA1dcAHWireless Setup WizardfA"CY o  "  Wireless Setup WizardThe Wireless Setup Wizard is opened from the Device Properties, Network tab when you click Wireless Settings. The wizard guides you through the necessary steps to setup your wireless serial server for use with your existing wireless network. The wizard has four steps, with four corresponding dialog boxes:WelcomebcAC; FH   The is a simple welcome dialog. Click Next to move to the Connection dialogConnection}"CkE/ ,PsHSelect the kind of network you will be connecting to, an Infrastructure network (via an access point) or an ad hoc network (via another wireless device or computer).Type the SSID (name) of the host network you will be connecting to.The SSID will be determined by the name of the network configured into the access point or other wireless device you will be connecting with.[CGw H          Click Back to return to the previous dialog or Next to move to the Security dialog.SecuritySelect the type of security used by the network you will be connecting to. You can choose:No securityWEP (a key is required)LEAP (a username/password is required)EAP (a certificate is required)Click Back to return to the previous dialog or Next to move to the Finish dialog.FinishThis is a informational dialog that includes a Configuration Summary.xkEHC VH  o Click Back to return to the previous dialog or Finish to return to the Device Properties, Network dialogKGH1ֆHIJAdvanced Ethernet Settings}.HIJO l] o   Advanced Ethernet SettingsThe Advanced Ethernet Settings dialog opens from the Device Properties, Network tab when you click Advanced. Select ON and click OK if you want to enable an online announcement to be broadcast on the network when the serial server connects to the network. IHJ1JMDevice Properties/ Ports@IJJ$ 8Device Properties/ Ports0 JK$ Ports TabKJMi  "        The Ports tab is used to configure the serial server's serial port parameters to match those of the serial device connected to the port.Port Selection In the Port Name/Number dropdown list, select the number of the serial port to be configured. Interface In the Interface list select the interface for the port. The choices available will depend on the model you are configuring. Other Port Settings Select the Baud Rate, Flow Control, Data Bits, Parity and Stop Bit options to match the parameters of the serial device(s) to be attached to the serial server.KlN, &(In Virtual COM Mode the application software will automatically establish the serial settings so you will not need to set them here.)_;MN$ vThe End Device Information and Advanced Settings ButtonsLlN#c }}}v   End Device Information To view or change information about the serial device connected to your serial server, click End Device Information. In the dialog box that appears view or change the informatioN#IJn as required. Advanced Settings To view and configure connection and data stream settings for the server serial port, click Advanced Settings. In the dialog that appears configure the Connection and Data Stream Settings and Communication Protocol as required. *NM%  I#1ֆ5iDevice Properties/ UsersDMځ' :Device Properties/ Users0  $ Users Tabځ < F "The Users tab displays a list of user accounts associated with the serial server From this tab you can add and remove user accounts, view and change user profiles and select user rights. R. \$ \The Add, Remove, Rights and Profile Buttonso K ΀VZ(  h      Gv Add To add a user account, click Add. The User Profile dialog appears. Remove To remove a user account, select a user account from the list and click Remove. The Remove User? dialog appears. Click Yes to remove the user account.Rights To access and modify user rights, click Rights. The User Rights Manager dialog appears. /\z, (VZ(KiM hEPZ( h hProfile To view the User Profile for a user account, select the user account from the list and click Profile. The User Profile dialog appears. Dz1YŒUser Rights Manager/i܇^  v " User Rights ManagerThe User Rights Manager opens from the Device Properties, Users tab by selecting a user from the User Accounts list and clicking Rights.User Rights options include: Z _(  o wManage User AccountsUsers with these rights can Add and Remove other users' accounts. They also can view and modify other users Rights and Profiles.Modify Device Network SettingsUsers with these rights can modify device network settings in the Device Properties, Network tab.Modify Device Serial Port SettingsUsers with these rights can modify serial port settings in the Device Properties, Ports tab. f܇p ( ~ do   9oManage LogUsers with these rights can manage the Event LogUpdate Device Firmware Users with these rights can update operating system and converter firmaware in Update Firmware.Reset DeviceUsers with these rights can reset the device to its factory defaults by clicking Default Device in the Device Properties, General tab(% (Œ/ ,a(  Administrators have access to all these categories. Restricted Users may be granted rights to any combination of these categories by the selecting the desired categories.> 15'  Account LoginXŒC T Gv Account LoginThe Account Login dialog appears when you attempt to access areas of the Centuity software for which User Rights are required. To gain access enter your User Name and Password and click OK. If you do not have rights to access the desired area the Login Failed: Invalid username or Password Specified dialog appears.G1!UDevice Properties/ Log<# 2Device Properties/ Log. L$ Log Tab{A R  "The Log tab displays the Device's Internal Event Log, a list of events that have occurred in the serial serverL. D LX$ @The Refresh and Clear Buttons+< F/    Refresh To connect to the serial server and obtain the latest log file contents, click Refresh.Clear To erase the log file, click Clear.*XU%  I+1K' "E Advanced Serial Settings>U# 6Advanced Serial Settingso G w     "" The Advanced Serial Settings dialog is accessed from the Device Properties, Ports dialog when you click Advanced Settings.It displays the server serial port Connection Settings, the current Communication Protocol and Data Stream Settings and allows you to change them. Connection Settings:This section of the dialog box allows you to configure the connection parameters of the serial port.Am? L     Port Label This box contains the name/number of the selected serial port. To change the name of the port type in a new name and click OK.Connection Mode This list box contains information about the serial connection. To change this field click on the arrow and select an option from the list, then click OK.- (vServer (remote) IP Address This field contains the IP Address of the device the serial server connectsto (when the serial server is configured as a client). When the serial server is configured as a server this setting is unavailable.Smc wIw "  twServer (remote) Port This is the port number of the device the serial server connects to (when the serial server is configured as a client). When the serial server is configured as a server this setting is unavailable.Local Port This box contains the local IP port number within the serial server when it is acting as a server.Communications Protocol:This section of the dialog box allows you to select TCP (Transport Control Protocol) or UDP (User Datagram Protocol).= H    Data Stream Settings:This section of the dialog box allows you to configure data flow through the serial server. The data stream can be set for Efficient, Normal, Fast or Custom operation.^|< F(   Custom:When Custom is selected the Send Serial Data to Ethernet After options list is available. You can select and configure any combination of conditions, which must be met before sending serial data. If the you do not change any settings the port will buffer incoming serial data until the serial buffer size reaches 96 bytes OR a user-defined polling string is received through the serial interface OR 50 ms have elapsed since the first byte OR three bytes times have elapsed since the last byte OR the serial input (DSR) changes OR a user-defined Delimiter is received through the network.q!4 6(  For each selection, if the option is currently unselected, selecting it will automatically open the associated dialog. If the option is already checked you can click Configure and view or modify the configuration information in the dialog that appears. For each option, change configuration parameters as described below and then click OK to accept the changes.-|N* $T_(I!V zT_H      - A Specific Total Message Timeout is Reached Data will be sent after a specific total message timeout is reached. Enter the required number of Milliseconds.- A Specific Inter-Character Timeout is Reached Data will be sent after a specific inter-character timeout is reached. Enter the required number of Characters.- A SpecifNUic Number of Bytes Have Been Received Data will be sent after a specific number of bytes have been received. Enter the required Number of Bytes. N` [T_H        - A Delimiter is Received via Serial Data will be sent after a delimiter is received via serial. Type the Delimiter String characters, select Hexadecimal or ASCII and select Absorb Delimited String if required.- A Serial Input Line Changes State Data will be sent after a serial input line changes state. Select the designation of the Serial Line from the dropdown list and select the Event Condition.+E XT_H    - A Delimiter is Received via Ethernet Data will be sent after a delimiter is received via Ethernet. Type the Delimiter String characters, select Hexadecimal or ASCII and select Absorb Delimited String, if required.,) "P_H(/% HC TW(     Efficient, Normal or Fast:When Efficient, Normal or Fast is selected the Send Serial to Ethernet After selections are preset and unavailable. The presets are:,/I) "Pw(KL fPwH     Efficient: When this is selected the Total Message Timeout and Inter-Character Timeout selections are checked. The port will buffer incoming serial data until 10 ms have elapsed since the first byte OR two byte times have elapsed since the last byte.Normal: When this is selected the Total Message Timeout, Inter-Character Timeout and Number of Bytes Recieved selections are checked. The port will buffer incoming serial data until the serial buffer size reaches 100 bytes OR 50 ms have leapsed since the birst byte OR five byte times have elapsed since the last byte.[I} B RPwH   Fast: When this is selected the Total Message Timeout, Inter-Character Timeout and Number of Bytes Recieved selections are checked. The port will buffer incoming serial data until the serial buffer size reaches 250 bytes OR 50 ms have elapsed OR five byte times have elapsed sine the last byte.To accept your any changes, click OK.( % H(}  % H(  % H(  % H( E % HK  1A# # Server (remote) IP AddressDE # O l v"Server (remote) IP AddressThe Server (remote) IP Address is located in the Advanced Serial Settings dialog. This is the IP address of the device the serial server connects to (when the serial server is configured as a client). When the serial server is configured as a server this setting is unavailable.E h 1} $h  Server (remote) Port;#  Q py v"Server (remote) PortThe Server (remote) Port is located in the Advanced Serial Settings dialog. This is the port number of the device the serial server connects to (when the serial server is configured as a client). When the serial server is configured as a server this setting is unavailable.; h /1TAH %/HLocal Port HO l v"Local PortThe Local Port setting is located in the Advanced Serial Settings dialog. This box contains the local IP port number within the serial server when it is acting as a server.B/1} &,ATCP/UDP Protocols[H,A; D vTCP/UDP ProtocolsTCP or UDP Protocol is selected in t,AHhe Advanced Serial Settings dialog. This allows you to select the protocol desired for operation. TCP protocol guarantees reliable communication with error checking, whereas UDP provides faster transmission. If your application does not require a UDP connection, TCP is recommended.: fA1H "'fAEEvent LogE,ACu  Gh "  㻅Event LogThe Event Log is accessed from the Windows menu or from the Administrator Console, System Status tab by clicking Show Log. The Event Log provides a time-stamped list of events that have occurred on the network. It stores up to a user-defined number of records. (Defined in the Options, Log tab.) The default number is 2000. It records and displays the number of records and percentage full at the bottom of the dialog box.L'fAC% NTypically events recorded include:{CDF \PZ(    Network Scan RequestNetwork Scan Data ReceivedDevice Detection Response ReceivedNetwork Scan Complete(CD% (DE8 >Y(~ To access additional information on specific events, double-click on an event listing. The Event Properties dialog appears and displays Extended Event Information.ADF1q(FGEvent PropertiesKEPGI `  "Event PropertiesThe Event Properties dialog opens from the Event Log dialog when you double-click on a specific event in the list. It displays the details oThe Event Properties dialog displays the details of a specific event including the:LFGF \PZ(    Event DescriptionIDTimestampExtended Event InformationR!PG4H1")4HJEnd Device Information (Overview)^GIc  w "  End Device Information (Overview)The End Device Information dialog is opens from the Device Properties, Ports tab by clicking End Device Information. This dialog allows you to enter information about the currently selected End Device (serial server on the network). The End Device Information dialog features three tabs: 44HJV |hPZ(w}~General, CommissionSupport.PIJ1Yq*JMEnd Device Information/ General]J,LK d'  "End Device Information/ GeneralGeneral TabThe General tab allows you to store general information about the currently selected end device (the serial device connected to your serial server). Type the following information into the appropriate text boxes:J.MU x[PZ(      Device NameDevice Type (This dropdown list provides three options: RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485)Interface TypePhysical LocationGeneral Device Notes(,LVM% (N.MM4 8(wWhen complete, click OK to return to the Device Properties, Ports tab.PVM(N1\T+(N'End Device Information/ Supportz/MOK da  "End Device Information/ SupportSupport TabThe Support tab allows you to store information about support personnel and resources assigned to the currently selected end device (the device connected to your serial server). Type the following information into the appropriate text boxes:Y(NUN lPZ(     Supported byOUMSupport EmailSupport PhoneManual LinkSupport Notes(O}% (NU4 8(wWhen complete, click OK to return to the Device Properties, Ports tab.(}'% (S"z1E],zlEnd Device Information/ Commissionv*'L fW  "End Device Information/ CommissionCommission TabThe Commission tab allows you to store information about the commissioning history of the currently selected end device (the device connected to your serial server). Type the following information into the appropriate text boxes:zƒE XPZ(    Commissioned byCommissioned Date (This dropdown list opens a calendar to assist you in entering the date.)Commission Notes(% (Nƒl4 8(wWhen complete, click OK to return to the Device Properties, Ports tab.O1Tn-Serial Tunneling ConfigurationD!l# BSerial Tunneling Configuration'j Q G Vh "  The Serial Tunneling Configuration dialog box is opens from the Tools Menu when you click Serial Tunneling Wizard or from the Administrator Console, Serial Tunneling tab when you click Launch Wizard. This dialog assists you in setting up serial tunneling on the network.H ^VZ(    Server Device This list displays, and allows the user to set up, the server and port to be the server in the serial tunneling link. To configure a server and port as the server in the link, select the desired port from this list. When the port is selected the communications parameters will be updated and displayed directly below this list.Client Device This list displays, and allows the user to set up, the server and port to be the client in the serial tunneling link. To configure a server and port as the client in the link, select the desired port from this list. When the port is selected the communications parameters will be updated and displayed directly below this list.(% ((% ((% (JY11].Y@Device Replacement Wizard@# :dDevice Replacement Wizard}Y` = G"   The Device Replacement Wizard is accessed from the Tools menu It assists you in replacing disabled serial servers by transferring the identity and configuration parameters from the disabled serial server to the replacement serial server.In the Disabled Devices list select a device to replace.In the Possible Replacement Devices list select the serial server that will replace the disabled serial server.Click GO!. The identity and configuration settings from the disabled device will be transferred to the new device.*@%  H1n/Serial/IP Control PanelC@ˍ' 8Serial/IP Control PanelݎN j i "The Serial/IP Control Panel provides advanced features when setting up virtual COM ports. It is accessed from the Administrator Console, Virtual COM Port tab by clicking Advanced. :ˍk uVZ(   ~  ㎄Restore Failed Connections In the event that connection fails, the software will attempt to restore the connection.Port Monitor If you click Port Monitor, the Serialݎ@/IP Port Monitor dialog appears. Advanced If you click Advanced, the Network Security Settings dialog appears. ݎI7 < (  The Serial/IP Control Panel provides its own online Help files. Click Help to access these files via an internet connection.-v* $((I% (Gv1W 0Serial/IP Port MonitorB'' 6Serial/IP Port MonitorXg  ~    " The Port Monitor is accessed from the Serial/IP Control Panel by clicking Port Monitor. This dialog features two tabs: Activity and Trace.The Activity tab summarizes the status of all Serial/IP COM ports. It provides:y'x TZ(             A virtual COM Port listStatus indicators for TD (Transmit Data), RD (Receive Data), TR (Data Terminal Ready), DR (Data Set Ready) and CD (Carrier Detect) linesConnection StatusThe IP Address associated with the COM port3+. * ( The Trace tab dialog assists you in solving difficult configuration problems by showing all interactions between the client application and the remote device. The data displayed can be saved to a file to be examined off-line or sent to others for analysis.l6 <(   The Serial/IP Port Monitor provides its own separate online Help. In the Help menu click Contents...(+% (^-S1(1SAdvanced Network Security Settings (Overview) _> J   Advanced Network Security Settings (Overview)The Advanced Network Security Settings dialog is accessed from the Serial/IP Control Panel by clicking Advanced. This dialog features two tabs: n&SH `LPZ(㎄ Proxy Server Options(_% ((% (a0~1 2~Advanced Network Security Settings/ Proxy Server\5' jAdvanced Network Security Settings/ Proxy Server~6 :i   Proxy Server tabThe Proxy Server tab allows you to configure the system to use a proxy server. If you select Use a Proxy Server the following fields will become available:z>b 1PZ(        To autodetect your Proxy Server settings, click Auto DetectTo test your settings, click TestSelect the required Protocol Type from the dropdown list: (SOCKS v4, SOCK v5, HTTPS)Enter the IP Address of Server and Port Number in the text boxes provided(f% (>>2 2M(  If your system administrator has configured your proxy server to required a username and password, enter your Username and Password in the text boxes provided.(ff% ( *>' ((f% (\+13Advanced Network Security Settings/ Optionsb: D   Advanced Network Security Settings/ OptionsOptions tabThe Options tab allows you to:Cz €PZ(         Select Delay Port Closure by ______ ms and enter the required number of milliseconds into the text boxSelect Synchronize with Server Upon COM Port OpenSelect Update Routing Table Upon COM Port OpenSelect Enable Nagle AlgorithmSelect Always Limit Data Rate to COM Port Baud RateSelect Include Domain in Windows CredentialsEnter the required number of milliseconds in the COM Port Control Keep-Alive Interval: boxb1 2PZ(  Enter the required number of milliseconds in the Maximum Connection Recovery Interval: box(% (i>#+ &|( To revert to default settings, click Use Default Settings(K% (b#1 2(  For additional help, click Help to access the Serial/IP Control Panel's online help system.CK!14!Options (Overview)8Y# *Options (Overview)D! i G  e 㻅 "  -i The Options dialog box is accessed from the Tools menu. It provides information about how Centuity operates on the network and allows you to configure it. The Options dialog box features three tabs: Network, Alerts and Log. A check box on the Options dialog allows you to configure the software so that when started it bypasses the Startup Options dialog and automatically loads the last session.*Y%  A15 Options/ Network6># &Options/ Network2p$ Network Tab>< F "The Network dialog allows you to configure how Centuity behaves on the network. You can set how often the active session information is updated and how sensitive the software is to failed connection attempts.p o )VZ(   :    Network Update Rate This section displays the rate at which Centuity checks with devices on the network for their status. To change the update rate click Modify. The Update Rate dialog appears. Enter the update rate in milliseconds and click OK.Network Sensitivity This field allows you to set the relative number of failed connection attempts that a device is allowed before being deemed disconnected. The slide adjustment can be set to any of five positions from Very Sensitive to Not Sensitive.(2 % (( Z % ((2  % (< Z  16 e Update Rate  D V  Update RateThe Update Rate dialog opens from the Options, Network tab when you click Modify. This dialog allows you to set the rate at which the Centuity software checks the network for active devices.c8 ? + &p Enter the update rate in milliseconds and click OK.& e # @?  1I 7 7BOptions/ Alerts7e  $ &Options/ Alerts1  $ Alerts Tab  I `k   " The Alerts dialog box allows you to configure how Centuity behaves when events occur. You can select Alert Conditions and configure the Alert Setup.Alert Conditions: < FVZ(  Device Connection Select this option to initiate an alert in the event of a device connection.Device Disconnection Select this option to initiate an alert in the event of a device disconnection.* B' ( 6x' ( Alert Setup:;BAn VZ(  㐅      Send Email(s) SelecxAe t this option to send an email when an alert is initiated. Click Configure to open the Email Notification Setup dialog and enter the Recipient Address and the name of their SMTP Server.Play Sound Select this option to play a sound when an alert is initiated. Click Configure to browse and select a wav sound file.Display Alert Box Select this option to initiate a popup warning form when an alert occurs.(xA% ((AB% ((A7B% (IBB18BDEmail Notification Setup57BC[  e  "Email Notification SetupThe Email Notification Setup dialog opens from the Options, Alerts tab when you select Send Email(s) and click Configure.To specify where alerts are to be sent, enter the\BED4 8PZ( Recipient Address - a standard email address in the format of: addressname@url.com(CmD% (SEDD4 8PZ( SMTP Server - a standard mail server name in the format of: server.url.com= mD1E1 091EJOptions/ Log2DcE# Options/ Log. 1EE$ Log TabcEnFK d'H   #" The Log dialog box allows you to configure logging parameters. You can specify Log Options and select Log Entry Creation Conditions.EH^ yVZ(      Logging Enabled Select this to enable logging.Log File This field displays the path to the database file used to store the event log. 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