B&B Electronics MES1A/MES1B Merkblatt
Documentation Number MES1A/B-2106qsg
PN7137-rev001
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Documentation Number MES1A/B-2106qsg
PN7137-rev001
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Modbus TCP to
Modbus ASCII/RTU
Converters
Models: MES1A/MES1B
Quick Start Guide
LED Color/Status
Function
Power
Red Power
applied
Link
Orange
Green
Bootup, 10BaseT
100BaseT
Activity
Green (Blinking)
Orange
Data on the network
Bootup
Note: The MES1A/B can be reset (rebooted) by pressing the Reset
switch for one second. Reset switch is accessed through a small hole in
the top of the enclosure.
switch for one second. Reset switch is accessed through a small hole in
the top of the enclosure.
Warning: Do not forget your password if used. There is no easy way to
get into the unit for configuration once you forget your password.
get into the unit for configuration once you forget your password.
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Connect the MES1A/B to the network using an Ethernet
cable.
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Connect your PC to the network.
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Connect a 12 VDC power supply (not included) to the
MES1A/B and apply power. (10 – 30VDC, 3.6 Watts)
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MES1A or MES1B unit
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Printed version of this MES1A/B Quick Start Guide
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Printed manual
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Software CD
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Open the Device Installer software. It should detect the
MES1A/B and display XPort in the third level of the
Devices Tree.
Devices Tree.
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Expand the tree and click the device IP Address.
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Select the Telnet Configuration tab, then click Connect.
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Press Enter within five seconds to go into Setup Mode.
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To change the IP Address, Default Gateway or Netmask, type 1.
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To configure Master/Slave and Serial Interface settings, type 2.
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Do not change any configuration settings in section 3.
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To configure Modbus/TCP Settings, type 4.
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To configure Modbus Master settings, type 5.
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To save your settings in the MES1A/B, type S.
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Connect Modbus device to the serial interface on the
MES1A/B using the correct cabling:
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MES1A is a DTE: Use a straight through serial cable if
the Modbus device is a DCE; null modem if device is DTE
the Modbus device is a DCE; null modem if device is DTE
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MES1B: Four-wire for RS-422, two-wire for RS-485, Set
RS-422/485 switch.
RS-422/485 switch.
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Your Modbus device should now be operational on the
network.
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Insert the software CD. It should auto-start into the
installation wizard.
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Follow the on screen installation wizard to install the
Device Installer software.
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Software supports Windows 98, Me, 2K, XP, & NT 4.0
MES1A
RS-232 Model
MES1B
RS-422/485 Model