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B&B Electronics MES1B, MES1A manual Upgrading Firmware, Adding Info to the Device Details Tab

Models: MES1B MES1A

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Using Other Device Installer Features

Figure 25. Adding Info to the Device Details Tab

Upgrading Firmware

From time to time updated firmware versions for the MES1A/B may become available (from the B&B Electronics website). Device Installer provides a Device Upgrade Wizard which can be used to install updated firmware into the MES1A/B.

To install firmware in the MES1A/B:

On the Device menu, select Upgrade…, or click the Upgrade icon. The Device Upgrade Wizard – Step 1 of 5 dialog box appears.

Figure 26. Device Upgrade Wizard Step 1

50.If an Installation File (lxi) has already been created, select Use a specific installation file (LXI) (previously saved by user)

51.If an Installation File has not been created, select Create a custom installation by specifying individual files (Typical) and then click

Next.

52.In the Device Upgrade Wizard – Step 2 of 5 dialog box, browse to find the Firmware (ROM, SYS & SPB) File, then click Next.

Manual Documentation Number: MES1A/MES1B-2106m

PN7138-rev001

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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 Support About Your MES1A/B Converter IntroductionAbout this Manual Features Power LED Package ChecklistIndicators, Switches and Connectors Hardware OverviewActivity LED Reset SwitchLink 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 System Requirements Using the Device Installer SoftwareInstalling the Device Installer 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 AddressStatic 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 ParametersAdvanced Modbus Protocol Settings Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings Menu…255 Slave Address / Unit ID SourceFor Auto = No Allow Modbus BroadcastsUse MB/TCP 00BH/00AH Exception Responses = YesMessage Timeout Disable Modbus/TCP PipelineCharacter Timeout Swap 4x/0H to Get 3x/1x Unit ID to IP Address Lookup Table SettingsSerial TX Delay after RX Close Idle TCP Sockets AfterModbus 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 Opening Device Lists Display Devices Using IconsSaving Device Lists Device List Display OptionsDisplay 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 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