Connecting the Hardware, Power Connector | B&B Electronics MES1A

Hardware Overview

Figure 6. RS-485 Two-Wire Connection

No jumpers are required to bridge the transmit and receive lines in two-wire mode.

Power Connector

The Power Connector is a removable two-position screw terminal block with screw down. The MES1A/B requires between 10 VDC and 30 VDC (3.6 Watts). Typically a 12 VDC power adapter is connected to the terminal block via bare wires. The terminal block can be unplugged to remove the converter from service.

Figure 7. MES1A/B Power Connector

Connecting the Hardware

The MES1A is connected to its Modbus device via a DB-9M connector and an RS-232 cable. The MES1A is configured as a DTE. If the connected Modbus device is configured as a DCE, use a

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 Support About Your MES1A/B Converter IntroductionAbout this Manual Features Indicators, Switches and Connectors Package ChecklistPower LED Hardware Overview Activity LED Reset SwitchLink 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 System Requirements Using the Device Installer SoftwareInstalling the Device Installer 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 Static IP Address Default GatewayAuto-IP Netmask Serial and Mode SettingsTelnet Configuration Password Serial Protocol ProtocolAttached Device MES1B Serial Interface Serial InterfaceMES1A Serial Interface Serial Parameters Modem/Configurable Pin Settings Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings Menu Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings …255 Slave Address / Unit ID SourceFor Auto Use MB/TCP 00BH/00AH Exception Responses Allow Modbus Broadcasts= No = Yes Message Timeout Disable Modbus/TCP PipelineCharacter 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 Modbus Address From/To Redundant Entry Retries AfterAdd, Delete, Exit Select Function Slave IP Address Creating a New Device List Using Other Device Installer FeaturesManaging Device Lists Saving Device Lists Display Devices Using IconsOpening Device Lists Device List Display Options Display the Device Name Adding a Device ManuallyDisplay the Hardware MAC Address 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