Black Box LES431A manual Application Examples, Ethernet Master and Serial Slaves

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Chapter 6: Application Examples

6. Application Examples

Modbus Hardened Serial Servers can be used to integrate Modbus networks in a wide variety of settings. Because each setting has its own requirements, users may not understand how a Modbus Hardened Serial Servers helps, or if it’s appropriate for their specific needs.

The following scenarios are examples only, and many others are possible. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com for information on other applications.

6.1 Ethernet Master and Serial Slaves

Your Modbus Hardened Serial Server can be used to integrate serial slave devices on a Modbus TCP network. This allows TCP Masters to control serial slave devices.

IP slave

IP slave

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Figure 6-1. Ethernet Master with Serial Slaves.

 

 

 

 

1.Log into your Modbus Hardened Serial Server software.

2.Access the Serial Port One setup screen by clicking the link on the left side of the screen.

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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 Introduction FeaturesOverview What‘s IncludedLES431A front and back panels Modbus Hardened Serial Server Configuration Software LES431A components1 RS-232 Installation and Initial SetupInstallation and Initial Setup Connecting the Power Supply 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