Hardware Overview, Package Checklist | B&B Electronics MES1A, MES1B

Hardware Overview

Chapter 2: Hardware Overview

Package Checklist

MES1A/B Modbus ASCII/RTU to Modbus TCP Converters are shipped with the following items included:

9the MES1A or MES1B module

9a printed version of this user manual

9a printed version of the MES1A/B Quick Start Guide

9a CD-ROM disc with

oDevice Installer software o this manual in pdf format

o a Quick Start guide in pdf format

Indicators, Switches and Connectors

Power LED

The Power LED illuminates (red) immediately on power up indicating that 10 VDC to 30 VDC power is present on the Power Supply terminals. (Typically 12 VDC is used.)

Figure 2. LED Indicators on the MES1A

Manual Documentation Number: MES1A/MES1B-2106m

PN7138-rev001

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Contents

Models MES1A, MES1B Modbus TCP Modbus Ascii / RTU Converters Manual 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 Indicators, Switches and Connectors Package ChecklistPower LED Hardware Overview Link LED Reset SwitchActivity LED Ethernet Port Connector RS-422/485 Switch MES1B onlyDB-9M Serial Port Connector MES1A only RS-422/485 Connector MES1B only RS-485 Two-Wire Mode RS-422/485 Four-Wire Mode Power Connector Connecting the Hardware MES1A Connections MES1B Connections Hardware Overview QuickStart Getting Started Discover the MES1A/B on the Network Installing the Device Installer Using the Device Installer SoftwareSystem Requirements Discovering Devices Starting the Device Installer Getting Device Details Device Installer Main Window Press Enter to go into Setup Mode Connecting to the MES1A/B Telnet Configuration Tab with Settings Getting Started Telnet Configuration Tab Configuring the MES1A/B Unit ID to IP Address Table Navigating the Configuration Menu Reconfiguring to Factory Settings Saving Configuration SettingsTo Reconfigure the MES1A to Factory Settings To Reconfigure the MES1B, to Factory Settings IP Address Network/IP Settings Auto-IP Default GatewayStatic IP Address Telnet Configuration Password Serial and Mode SettingsNetmask Attached Device ProtocolSerial Protocol MES1A Serial Interface Serial InterfaceMES1B Serial Interface Serial Parameters Modem/Configurable Pin Settings Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings Menu Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings For Auto Slave Address / Unit ID Source…255 Use MB/TCP 00BH/00AH Exception Responses Allow Modbus Broadcasts= No = Yes Character Timeout Disable Modbus/TCP PipelineMessage Timeout Serial TX Delay after RX Unit ID to IP Address Lookup Table SettingsSwap 4x/0H to Get 3x/1x Close Idle TCP Sockets After Add, 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 Saving Device Lists Display Devices Using IconsOpening Device Lists Device List Display Options Display the Hardware MAC Address Adding a Device ManuallyDisplay the Device Name Using Device Installer to Assign an IP Address Assigning an IP Address using Device Installer Using the Devices Details Tab Adding Info to the Device Details Tab Upgrading Firmware Saving Setup Records Installing Pre-Saved Configuration Files Save Setup Records Dialog Box Installing Setup Records Logging Search and Upgrade Data Options Window, Customization Tab Using Help Using Ping Using Other Device Installer Features Modbus ASCII/RTU Modbus Basics Modbus/TCP Hints and Tips Modbus Basics Swap 4x/0H to get 3x/1x Appendix a Default Configuration Settings Default Configuration Settings Manual CD-ROM disc Appendix B Product Specifications Product Specifications Dimensional Diagram of the MES1A Appendix C Dimensional Diagrams Dimensional Diagram of the MES1B DTE Appendix D Serial Connections MES1B Terminal Block Pin-out for RS-485 Two-Wire Operation Appendix E Network Connections RJ-45 Pin Signal Wire Color Network Connections Declaration of Conformity