B&B Electronics MES1B, MES1A Serial and Mode Settings, Netmask, Telnet Configuration Password

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Configuring the MES1A/B

After the new settings have been accepted they will appear in the Configuration Menu. After the Configuration has been saved to the MES1A/B, the new settings will appear in the Device Details tab.

Netmask

Typically you will type N, or just press Enter to cause the MES1A/B to automatically use the standard Netmask appropriate for the IP address being used. The default value for this parameter is ---notset---.

To change the Netmask setting

20.Press Enter to keep the current setting

21.Press Y to change the setting

22.At the prompt type in four octets representing the new Netmask.

After the new settings have been accepted they will appear in the Configuration Menu. After the Configuration has been saved to the MES1A/B, the new settings will appear in the Device Details tab.

For more information or direction on the netmask you may require, consult your network administrator.

Telnet Configuration Password

You can set up a Telnet Configuration Password to control unauthorized access to the Telnet Configuration interface.

23.Type Y. The Enter New Password: prompt appears.

24.Type in a password. The words Telnet config password set appears in the 1) section of the configuration menu.

The default value for this parameter is N (for Not Set).

Warning: Do not forget your password if used. There is no easy way to get into the unit for configuration once you forget your password.

2) Serial and Mode Settings

In the Serial and Mode Settings section of the Configuration Menu you can configure:

the serial Protocol to be used with your Modbus device

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 Table To Reconfigure the MES1A to Factory Settings Saving Configuration Settings Reconfiguring 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