B&B Electronics MES1B Saving Device Lists, Opening Device Lists, Device List Display Options

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Using Other Device Installer Features

Saving Device Lists

After a list of MES1A/B devices has been discovered on the network, you can save the list, including details such as the Device Name, Group, Comments and IP Address.

To save a Device List, On the File menu, select Save or Save As, type in a file name of your choice and click Save.

Note: The configuration of the MES1A/B is NOT saved using this method. To store the configuration in the MES1A/B, on the Telnet Configuration Menu, set up the configuration, then type S at the Default settings, Save, Quit without Save prompt. To store the configuration in a Setup Record file see the procedure later in this chapter.

Opening Device Lists

To open an existing Device List, on the File menu, select Open. In the Open dialog box that appears, select or type in a file name and click Open.

The MES1A/B will search for all devices listed in the Device List file and display them in the Devices Tree. Devices not listed in the Device List file will not be shown. To discover other devices not already on the list you must initiate a search.

Device List Display Options

Device Installer provides several options for displaying devices in the Device Tree and List.

Display Devices Using Icons

On the View menu, select Device List, then select Icons.

Figure 20. Device List Icon View

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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