B&B Electronics manual Vlinx MESR9xx

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Vlinx MESR9xx

Documentation Number: MESR9xx-4508m

This product was designed and manufactured in Ottawa, Illinois USA

Using domestic and imported parts by

International Headquarters

B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc.

707 Dayton Road

Ottawa, IL 61350 USA

Phone (815) 433-5100 -- General Fax (815) 433-5105

Website: www.bb-elec.com

European Headquarters

B&B Electronics Ltd.

Westlink Commercial Park

Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland

Phone +353 91-792444 -- Fax +353 91-792445

Website: www.bb-europe.com

Revision – Original – October 2008

©2008 B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photography, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system without written consent. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc.

B&B Electronics Mfg. Co. Inc. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.

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Manual Documentation Number MESR9xx-4508m

www.bb-elec.com

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Vlinx MESR9xx Modbus Gateways Vlinx MESR9xx Table of Contents Upgrading the Modbus Gateway Firmware Introduction About MESR9xx Modbus GatewaysMESR9xx Modbus Gateway Model Numbering Model Number Features List of MESR9xx Modbus Gateway ModelsMESR9xx Modbus Gateway Features MESR901-SCVlinx Manager Configuration Software MESR9xx Modbus Gateway Enclosures and Mounting Package ChecklistMESR9xx Modbus Gateway Hardware Ready LED LED IndicatorsE1/E2 Ethernet Link LED Serial Port LEDsMode Switch Ethernet ConnectorFiberoptic Connectors Serial Port ConnectorsPower Connector Mounting HardwareHardware Vlinx MESR9xx Modbus Gateway Connecting MESR9xx Modbus Gateways to Modbus networks Modbus Gateway Setup and ConnectionsConnecting the Power Supply Connecting the MESR9x1-x Connecting the MESR9x2T-x Connecting the MESR9x2D-xNetwork Connection 10BaseT/100BaseTX Connecting MESR9xx Modbus Gateways to a NetworkMESR9xx Modbus Gateway Configuration Connections Fiberoptic ConnectionTo open Vlinx Manager Vlinx Manager Login Screen Using MESR9xx Modbus Gateways in Direct IP Mode MESR9xx Modbus Gateway Operational ConnectionsInitiating a Hardware Reset on the Modbus Gateway Direct IP ConnectionReloading Factory Defaults Description, Modbus Gateway Properties Character TimeoutConfiguration Files AttachedDefault Gateway Data/Parity/StopID Routing Firmware VersionHardware Version IP AddressModbus Priority Link StatusMAC Address Modbus Serial RetriesModbus Message Buffering Modbus Message TimeoutModbus Ascii Modbus RTU MessageModel Network ModeModbus TCP Message Network ProtocolsSerial Interface Modes PasswordPort# ID Remap Subnet Mask Modbus Gateway NameGateway Serial Port Number TCP Transmission Control Protocol Firmware Upgrade Dialog Box Upgrading the Modbus Gateway FirmwareDownloading Firmware Files Uploading the Firmware to the Modbus GatewayWhen the upgrade process is complete, click Close Diagnostics Testing a Modbus Gateway ConnectionDiagnostics Vlinx MESR9xx Modbus Gateway From Serial Master to Modbus Gateway, Slave IDs Configurable Application ExamplesFrom Serial Masters To Ethernet Master, Slave IDs Fixed Keep Serial Master, Add Ethernet MastersModbus RTU, ASCII, and TCP Integration Time Critical Control, Direct and Remotely MonitoredModbus Help Modbus ASCII/RTU BasicsHints and Tips Appendices Password Password field is blank from factory Appendix a Default Gateway SettingsSetting Default Value Gateway Name EnabledAppendix B Product Specifications General Specifications Indicators Controls, Indicators and Connector SpecificationsSwitches ConnectorsSerial Interface Specifications Network Specifications Appendix C Dimensional Diagrams Appendices Vlinx MESR9xx Modbus Gateway Appendices Vlinx MESR9xx Modbus Gateway Appendices Vlinx MESR9xx Modbus Gateway DB-9M Pin Appendix D Connector PinoutsMESR901-x Serial Port Pinouts Terminal MESR902D-x Serial Port Pinouts MESR902T-x Serial Port Pinouts Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-out RJ-45 PinGlossary Term DefinitionPDU