Black Box manual Modbus Hardened Serial Server Configuration Software, LES431A components

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Chapter 2: Overview

Table 2-2. LES431A components.

Number in Figure

 

 

 

2-1 or 2-2

Component

Description

 

 

 

 

1

(1)

RJ-45 connector

Connects a standard Ethernet network drop using a straight-through RJ-45 male Ethernet cable.

 

 

 

 

2

(1)

5-position terminal block connector

Connects to an RS-422 or RS-485 serial device when the DB9 M (RS-232) connector is disabled.

 

 

 

 

3

(1)

DB9 male connector

Connects to an RS-232 serial device when the 5-position terminal block (RS-422/RS-485) is disabled.

 

 

 

 

4

(1)

2-wire terminal block connector

Removable 2-position terminal block with +, -, and chassis ground connections.

 

 

 

 

5

(1)

Serial Port LED

Flashes green when data is being transmitted or received on the serial port.

Lights steady green when the serial port is open.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

(1)

Ethernet Link LED

Lights when a connection to the network is made.

Blinking when there is data traffic on the Ethernet link.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blinks once per second when the system is operating correctly.

7

(1)

Ready LED

Blinks three times per second in reset, configuration mode, or when loading factory defaults.

 

 

 

Off or steady On when the system is not operating correctly.

 

 

 

 

8

(1)

Reset mode switch

Used to initiate a hardware reset, enter console mode, or reload factory defaults.

 

 

 

 

2.5 Modbus Hardened Serial Server Configuration Software

Modbus Hardened Serial Server configuration software enables you to find connected Modbus Hardened Serial Servers, configure them, upgrade Modbus Hardened Serial Server firmware, and save/load configuration files. Its graphical user interface (GUI) is convenient and easy to use.

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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 What‘s Included FeaturesOverview Overview IntroductionLES431A front and back panels LES431A components Modbus Hardened Serial Server Configuration Software2 RS-422 Installation and Initial SetupInstallation and Initial Setup Connecting the Power Supply 1 RS-232Modbus 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 DefaultsDownloading Firmware Files Upgrading the Modbus Hardened Serial Server FirmwareUpgrading the Modbus Hardened Serial Server Firmware Uploading the Firmware to the Modbus Hardened Serial Server Testing a Modbus Hardened Serial Server Connection DiagnosticsDiagnostics Testing a Modbus Hardened Serial Server connection Ethernet Master and Serial Slaves Application ExamplesApplication Examples 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 SlavesHints and Tips Modbus HelpModbus Help Modbus ASCII/RTU Basics Appendix A. Default Modbus Hardened Serial Server Settings Appendix a Default Modbus Hardened Serial Server SettingsTerminal Block Appendix B Connector PinoutsAppendix B. Connector Pinouts DB9 M Connector Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pinout Appendix C. Glossary Appendix C GlossaryBlackbox.com Blackbox.com Blackbox.com Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7