Black Box Modbus Hardened Serial Server, LES431A manual

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LES431A

Modbus Hardened Serial Server

Connect Modbus networks (RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485) to Ethernet networks, allowing the Modbus network to become a node on the network.

Access the Modbus network over a LAN/WAN using direct IP mode connections.

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Contents Modbus Hardened Serial Server Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this ManualFCC and IC RFI Statements NOM Statement Table of Contents Specifications SpecificationsSpecifications Dimensional Diagrams Overview FeaturesOverview Introduction What‘s IncludedLES431A front and back panels LES431A components Modbus Hardened Serial Server Configuration SoftwareInstallation and Initial Setup Connecting the Power Supply Installation and Initial Setup1 RS-232 2 RS-422Modbus Hardened Serial Server Configuration Connections Connecting Modbus Hardened Serial Servers to a NetworkModbus License Acceptance Screen Installation and Initial Setup Software Installing screen 10. Installation Complete screen Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup See the General Settings screen in Figure Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup 29. Type IP Address 31. Web properties screen Installation and Initial Setup Null-modem Cable Modbus Hardened Serial Server LES431A 35. Serial Port Selection 36. Direct IP Connection Reloading Factory DefaultsUpgrading the Modbus Hardened Serial Server Firmware Upgrading the Modbus Hardened Serial Server FirmwareDownloading Firmware Files Uploading the Firmware to the Modbus Hardened Serial Server Diagnostics DiagnosticsTesting a Modbus Hardened Serial Server Connection Testing a Modbus Hardened Serial Server connection Application Examples Application ExamplesEthernet Master and Serial Slaves Application Examples Application Examples Modbus ID routing Modbus priority Port 1 Modbus Serial and Ethernet Masters, Serial and Ethernet SlavesModbus Slave ID routing 11. Port 1 Serial Serial Masters, IP Slaves12. Port 1 Modbus Identical Production Lines Identical Hard-Coded SlavesModbus Help Modbus ASCII/RTU Basics Modbus HelpHints and Tips Appendix A. Default Modbus Hardened Serial Server Settings Appendix a Default Modbus Hardened Serial Server SettingsAppendix B. Connector Pinouts DB9 M Connector Appendix B Connector PinoutsTerminal Block Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pinout Appendix C. Glossary Appendix C GlossaryBlackbox.com Blackbox.com Blackbox.com Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7