Network/IP Settings, IP Address | B&B Electronics MES1B, MES1A

Configuring the MES1A/B

16.Type 3 to enter the Modem/Configurable Pin Settings section and set CP1 to RS-485 Enable Wire (see the next section for details)..

See the following sections for details on how to set Serial & Mode Settings and

Modem/Configurable Pin Settings.

1) Network/IP Settings

In the Network/IP Settings section of the Configuration Menu you can configure:

•IP Address of the MES1A/B

•Default Gateway

•Netmask

•Telnet Configuration Password

IP Address

Every device connected to a TCP/IP network must have a unique IP Address. This includes every MES1A/B. However, there is more than one way to set up an IP address for the MES1A/B

DHCP

The MES1A/B is shipped with a default IP address of 0.0.0.0. This configures the converter to obtain an IP address via DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) from a DHCP server on the network when the MES1A/B boots up.

If a DHCP server is available to respond to the DHCP request, the MES1A/B will receive an IP address, gateway address and subnet mask from the server.

A DHCP-generated IP address will appear in the Device Tree, Device List and at the top of the Telnet Configuration tab, but it will not be displayed in the IP Address field of the Network/IP Settings section of the Configuration Menu.

Figure 16. Network/IP Settings Menu

Manual Documentation Number: MES1A/MES1B-2106m

PN7138-rev001

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Contents

Modbus TCP Modbus Ascii / RTU Converters Models MES1A, MES1B 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 Package Checklist Indicators, Switches and ConnectorsPower LED Hardware Overview Activity LED Reset SwitchLink LED RS-422/485 Switch MES1B only Ethernet Port ConnectorDB-9M Serial Port Connector MES1A only RS-422/485 Connector MES1B only RS-422/485 Four-Wire Mode RS-485 Two-Wire Mode Connecting the Hardware Power Connector MES1A Connections MES1B Connections Hardware Overview Getting Started QuickStart Discover the MES1A/B on the Network System Requirements Using the Device Installer SoftwareInstalling the Device Installer Starting the Device Installer Discovering Devices Device Installer Main Window Getting Device Details Connecting to the MES1A/B Press Enter to go into Setup Mode Telnet Configuration Tab with Settings Getting Started Configuring the MES1A/B Telnet Configuration Tab Navigating the Configuration Menu Unit ID to IP Address Table Saving Configuration Settings Reconfiguring to Factory SettingsTo Reconfigure the MES1A to Factory Settings To Reconfigure the MES1B, to Factory Settings Network/IP Settings IP Address Static IP Address Default GatewayAuto-IP Netmask Serial and Mode SettingsTelnet Configuration Password Serial Protocol ProtocolAttached Device MES1B Serial Interface Serial InterfaceMES1A Serial Interface Modem/Configurable Pin Settings Serial Parameters Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings Menu …255 Slave Address / Unit ID SourceFor Auto Allow Modbus Broadcasts Use MB/TCP 00BH/00AH Exception Responses= No = Yes Message Timeout Disable Modbus/TCP PipelineCharacter Timeout Unit ID to IP Address Lookup Table Settings Serial TX Delay after RXSwap 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 Display Devices Using Icons Saving Device ListsOpening Device Lists Device List Display Options Display the Device Name Adding a Device ManuallyDisplay the Hardware MAC Address Assigning an IP Address using Device Installer Using Device Installer to Assign an IP Address Using the Devices Details Tab Upgrading Firmware Adding Info to the Device Details Tab Installing Pre-Saved Configuration Files Saving Setup Records Installing Setup Records Save Setup Records Dialog Box Logging Search and Upgrade Data Options Window, Customization Tab Using Ping Using Help Using Other Device Installer Features Modbus Basics Modbus ASCII/RTU Modbus/TCP Hints and Tips Modbus Basics Appendix a Default Configuration Settings Swap 4x/0H to get 3x/1x Default Configuration Settings Appendix B Product Specifications Manual CD-ROM disc Product Specifications Appendix C Dimensional Diagrams Dimensional Diagram of the MES1A Dimensional Diagram of the MES1B Appendix D Serial Connections DTE MES1B Terminal Block Pin-out for RS-485 Two-Wire Operation RJ-45 Pin Signal Wire Color Appendix E Network Connections Network Connections Declaration of Conformity