B&B Electronics MESR9xx Downloading Firmware Files, Uploading the Firmware to the Modbus Gateway

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5. Upgrading Firmware

Vlinx MESR9xx Modbus Gateway

The current firmware version of the selected Modbus gateway is shown in the text below the Modbus gateway name.

Information about the selected firmware file is shown in the third text box.

Downloading Firmware Files

The Firmware File list (second box) displays all firmware files in the firmware installation folder. Only firmware that is compatible with the selected Modbus gateway is available in this list.

To download the latest firmware files from an FTP site on the Internet:

1.Click the Internet button at the bottom of the window.

The Vlinx Manager connects to an FTP server on the Internet.

2.Click the Check for Updates button.

Progress Bar and Progress Box display information about and progress of the download.

To download the latest firmware files from a file:

1.Click the Browse button to open an Open File dialog box.

2.Browse to the drive and folder containing the firmware file.

3.Select and download the file to the local firmware folder.

Uploading the Firmware to the Modbus Gateway

To upgrade the firmware:

1.In the Modbus Gateway Selection drop down list, select the Modbus gateway to be upgraded.

2.In the Firmware Description drop down list, select the firmware to upload to the Modbus gateway.

3.Click the Upgrade button.

Progress Bar and Progress Box provides information on the progress of the transfer.

4.In the Firmware File drop down list, select the firmware file to upload to the Modbus gateway.

5.Click Upgrade.

The Progress box and Progress bar display information on the upgrading process.

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Contents Vlinx MESR9xx Modbus Gateways Vlinx MESR9xx Table of Contents Upgrading the Modbus Gateway Firmware About MESR9xx Modbus Gateways IntroductionMESR9xx Modbus Gateway Model Numbering List of MESR9xx Modbus Gateway Models Model Number FeaturesMESR901-SC MESR9xx Modbus Gateway FeaturesVlinx Manager Configuration Software MESR9xx Modbus Gateway Enclosures and Mounting Package ChecklistMESR9xx Modbus Gateway Hardware Serial Port LEDs LED IndicatorsE1/E2 Ethernet Link LED Ready LEDEthernet Connector Mode SwitchSerial Port Connectors Fiberoptic ConnectorsMounting Hardware Power ConnectorHardware 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 MESR9x2D-x Connecting the MESR9x2T-xFiberoptic Connection Connecting MESR9xx Modbus Gateways to a NetworkMESR9xx Modbus Gateway Configuration Connections Network Connection 10BaseT/100BaseTXTo open Vlinx Manager Vlinx Manager Login Screen MESR9xx Modbus Gateway Operational Connections Using MESR9xx Modbus Gateways in Direct IP ModeDirect IP Connection Initiating a Hardware Reset on the Modbus GatewayReloading Factory Defaults Attached Character TimeoutConfiguration Files Description, Modbus Gateway PropertiesData/Parity/Stop Default GatewayIP Address Firmware VersionHardware Version ID RoutingModbus Serial Retries Link StatusMAC Address Modbus PriorityModbus RTU Message Modbus Message TimeoutModbus Ascii Modbus Message BufferingNetwork Protocols Network ModeModbus TCP Message ModelSerial Interface Modes PasswordPort# ID Remap Subnet Mask Modbus Gateway NameGateway Serial Port Number TCP Transmission Control Protocol Upgrading the Modbus Gateway Firmware Firmware Upgrade Dialog BoxUploading the Firmware to the Modbus Gateway Downloading Firmware FilesWhen the upgrade process is complete, click Close Testing a Modbus Gateway Connection DiagnosticsDiagnostics Vlinx MESR9xx Modbus Gateway Application Examples From Serial Master to Modbus Gateway, Slave IDs ConfigurableKeep Serial Master, Add Ethernet Masters From Serial Masters To Ethernet Master, Slave IDs FixedTime Critical Control, Direct and Remotely Monitored Modbus RTU, ASCII, and TCP IntegrationModbus ASCII/RTU Basics Modbus HelpHints and Tips Appendices Enabled Appendix a Default Gateway SettingsSetting Default Value Gateway Name Password Password field is blank from factoryAppendix B Product Specifications General Specifications Connectors Controls, Indicators and Connector SpecificationsSwitches IndicatorsSerial 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 RJ-45 Pin Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-outTerm Definition GlossaryPDU

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