B&B Electronics MES1B manual Discover the MES1A/B on the Network

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Getting Started

4.Discover the MES1A/B on the Network

‰Open the Device Installer software. It should detect the MES1A/B and display XPort in the third level of the Devices Tree.

‰Expand the Devices Tree and click the device IP Address.

‰Select the Telnet Configuration tab, then click Connect.

‰When the Modbus/TCP to RTU Bridge, MAC address and Software version information appears, Press Enter to go into

Setup Mode.

5.Configure the MES1A/B

‰To change the IP Address, Default Gateway or Netmask, type 1.

‰To configure Master/Slave and serial Interface settings, type 2.

‰Do not change any configuration settings in section 3.

‰To configure Modbus/TCP settings, type 4.

‰To configure Modbus Master settings, type 5.

‰To save your settings to the MES1A/B, type S.

6.Modbus Device Installation

‰Connect the Modbus device to the serial interface on the MES1A/B using the correct cabling:

‰MES1A is a DTE: Use a straight through serial cable if the Modbus device is a DCE; null modem if device is DTE.

‰MES1B: Four-wire for RS-422, Two-wire for RS-485, Set RS-422/485 switch.

‰Your Modbus device should now be operational on the network.

Note: The MES1A/B can be reset (rebooted) by pressing the Reset switch for one second. Reset switch is accessed through a small hole in the top of the enclosure.

Manual Documentation Number: MES1A/MES1B-2106m

PN7138-rev001

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Contents Modbus TCP Modbus Ascii / RTU Converters Models MES1A, MES1BManual Documentation Number MES1A/MES1B-2106m International Headquarters Page Manual Documentation Number MES1A/MES1B-2106m PN7138-rev001 Page Table of Contents Configuring the MES1A/B Modbus Basics Manual Documentation Number MES1A/MES1B-2106m About this Manual IntroductionSupport About Your MES1A/B Converter Features Power LED Package ChecklistIndicators, Switches and Connectors Hardware OverviewLink LED Reset SwitchActivity LED DB-9M Serial Port Connector MES1A only RS-422/485 Switch MES1B onlyEthernet Port Connector RS-422/485 Connector MES1B onlyRS-422/485 Four-Wire Mode RS-485 Two-Wire ModeConnecting the Hardware Power ConnectorMES1A Connections MES1B Connections Hardware Overview Getting Started QuickStartDiscover the MES1A/B on the Network Installing the Device Installer Using the Device Installer SoftwareSystem Requirements Starting the Device Installer Discovering DevicesDevice Installer Main Window Getting Device DetailsConnecting to the MES1A/B Press Enter to go into Setup ModeTelnet Configuration Tab with Settings Getting Started Configuring the MES1A/B Telnet Configuration TabNavigating the Configuration Menu Unit ID to IP Address TableTo Reconfigure the MES1A to Factory Settings Saving Configuration SettingsReconfiguring to Factory Settings To Reconfigure the MES1B, to Factory SettingsNetwork/IP Settings IP AddressAuto-IP Default GatewayStatic IP Address Telnet Configuration Password Serial and Mode SettingsNetmask Attached Device ProtocolSerial Protocol MES1A Serial Interface Serial InterfaceMES1B Serial Interface Modem/Configurable Pin Settings Serial ParametersAdvanced Modbus Protocol Settings Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings MenuFor Auto Slave Address / Unit ID Source…255 = No Allow Modbus BroadcastsUse MB/TCP 00BH/00AH Exception Responses = YesCharacter Timeout Disable Modbus/TCP PipelineMessage Timeout Swap 4x/0H to Get 3x/1x Unit ID to IP Address Lookup Table SettingsSerial TX Delay after RX Close Idle TCP Sockets AfterAdd, Delete, Exit Select Function Redundant Entry Retries AfterModbus Address From/To Slave IP Address Managing Device Lists Using Other Device Installer FeaturesCreating a New Device List Opening Device Lists Display Devices Using IconsSaving Device Lists Device List Display OptionsDisplay the Hardware MAC Address Adding a Device ManuallyDisplay the Device Name Assigning an IP Address using Device Installer Using Device Installer to Assign an IP AddressUsing the Devices Details Tab Upgrading Firmware Adding Info to the Device Details TabInstalling Pre-Saved Configuration Files Saving Setup RecordsInstalling Setup Records Save Setup Records Dialog BoxLogging Search and Upgrade Data Options Window, Customization Tab Using Ping Using HelpUsing Other Device Installer Features Modbus Basics Modbus ASCII/RTUModbus/TCP Hints and Tips Modbus Basics Appendix a Default Configuration Settings Swap 4x/0H to get 3x/1xDefault Configuration Settings Appendix B Product Specifications Manual CD-ROM discProduct Specifications Appendix C Dimensional Diagrams Dimensional Diagram of the MES1ADimensional Diagram of the MES1B Appendix D Serial Connections DTEMES1B Terminal Block Pin-out for RS-485 Two-Wire Operation RJ-45 Pin Signal Wire Color Appendix E Network ConnectionsNetwork Connections Declaration of Conformity