Configuring the Bridge
3.1Before You Start
3.1.1Configuration Overview
Your Bridge must be configured to match your system application. Before you start to configure the Bridge, get the Bridge's Ethernet and serial port parameters from your network administrator.
Here is your check list for obtaining the configuration information:
HEthernet IP address.
HEthernet Gateway address, if applicable to your Bridge's network.
HSerial port interface: RS±232, RS±422, RS±485.
HSerial port communication: Baud rate, Data bits, Parity mode, Stop bits.
HSerial port modem controls: RTS/CTS timing values.
HSerial port device: Modbus Master or Modbus Slave.
HModbus Protocol: RTU or ASCII.
HModbus Timeout values: Character timeout, Message timeout.
HModbus Slave only: Address source from Unit_ID header, or Fixed address.
HModbus Slave only: Allowing broadcasts to serial port: Enable or Disable.
HModbus Master only: Mapping of Modbus Slave addresses to IP addresses.
3.1.2Safety
Warning
COMMUNICATION DISRUPTION HAZARD When you view or change the configuration of a running Bridge, you will be restarting it on the network. This will disrupt communication with the Bridge. Ensure that this action will not cause any undesirable effect on your application. Failure to observe this precaution can result in injury or equipment damage.
Warning
DUPLICATE ADDRESS HAZARD Having two or more devices with the same IP address can cause unpredictable operation of your network. Ensure that you will be assigning a unique IP address to the Bridge. Failure to observe this precaution can result in injury or equipment damage.
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