Black Box LES431A manual Installation and Initial Setup, 1 RS-232, 2 RS-422, 3 RS-485

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Chapter 3: Installation and Initial Setup

3. Installation and Initial Setup

NOTE: In this section, devices to be connected to the Modbus Hardened Serial Server’s serial connections are simply referred to as the “Modbus network.”

3.1 Connecting the Power Supply

Connect a DC power supply to the power terminals on the side of the Modbus Hardened Serial Server. Polarity of the wires is indicated on the label on the side of the Modbus Hardened Serial Server. Acceptable voltages are between 10 VDC and 58 VDC. The power supply must be capable of supplying 4 watts to the LES431A.

2-wire terminal block connector

Figure 3-1. LES431A power supply connections.

3.2 Connecting Modbus Hardened Serial Servers to Modbus Networks

The Modbus Hardened Serial Servers can be connected to Modbus networks using RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 2-wire, or RS-485 4-wire. The LES431A uses either (1) DB9 M connector or (1) 5-position terminal strip.

3.2.1 RS-232

RS-232 connections support eight signal lines plus Signal Ground. Signals are single-ended and referenced to Ground. Default communication parameters are 9600, 8, N, 1, and no flow control implemented.

3.2.2 RS-422

RS-422 connections support two signal pairs: TDA (-), TDB (+), RDA (-), RDB (+), and GND. The data lines are differential pairs (A and B) in which the B line is positive relative to the A line in the idle (mark) state. In RS-422, the transmitter is always enabled. Signal Ground provides a common mode reference.

3.2.3 RS-485

RS-485 connections support 2-wire or 4-wire operation.

When configured for 4-wire operation, the connection supports two signal pairs: TDA (-), TDB (+), RDA (-), RDB (+), and GND. This makes full-duplex operation possible. The data lines are differential pairs (A and B) in which the B line is positive relative to the A line in the idle (mark) state. Signal Ground provides a common mode reference.

When configured for 2-wire operation, the connection supports one signal pair: Data A (-) and Data B (+). These lines transmit and receive signals using half-duplex operation. The data lines are differential with the Data B line positive relative to Data A in the idle (mark) state. Signal Ground provides a common mode reference.

Connecting the Modbus Hardened Serial Server

The LES431A has one serial connection that supports RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 (2- and 4-wire). The unit has two connectors: a DB9 male connector and a 5-position terminal block.

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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 Features OverviewOverview Introduction What‘s IncludedLES431A front and back panels Modbus Hardened Serial Server Configuration Software LES431A componentsInstallation and Initial Setup Installation and Initial Setup Connecting the Power Supply1 RS-232 2 RS-422Connecting Modbus Hardened Serial Servers to a Network Modbus Hardened Serial Server Configuration ConnectionsModbus 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 Reloading Factory Defaults 36. Direct IP ConnectionUpgrading 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 Serial and Ethernet Masters, Serial and Ethernet Slaves Port 1 ModbusModbus Slave ID routing Serial Masters, IP Slaves 11. Port 1 Serial12. Port 1 Modbus Identical Hard-Coded Slaves Identical Production LinesModbus Help Modbus Help Modbus ASCII/RTU BasicsHints and Tips Appendix a Default Modbus Hardened Serial Server Settings Appendix A. Default Modbus Hardened Serial Server SettingsAppendix B Connector Pinouts Appendix B. Connector Pinouts DB9 M ConnectorTerminal 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