B&B Electronics MESP211D_T - Manual - Manual (Page 4)

Introduction Vlinx MESP211 Modbus Gateway
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3. Setup and Connections .................................................................................................................................. 11
Connecting the Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Connecting MESP211 Modbus Gateways to Modbus networks ................................................................................ 11
Connecting the MESP211 ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Connecting MESP211 Modbus Gateways to a Network ............................................................................................. 13
MESP211 Configuration Connections ........................................................................................................................... 14
Installing Modbus Gateway Manager Software .......................................................................................... 14
Configuring the MESP211 via the Network Connection ........................................................................... 18
Configuring the Modbus Gateway Manager ................................................................................................. 18
General Settings ................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Configuring the MESP211 on Networks without a DHCP Server .......................................................... 38
Configuring the MESP211 via the Serial Port (Console Mode) ............................................................. 41
MESP211 Operational Connections ............................................................................................................................... 43
Using MESP211 Modbus Gateways in Direct IP Mode .............................................................................. 43
Initiating a Hardware Reset on the Modbus Gateway ............................................................................................... 44
Reloading Factory Defaults ............................................................................................................................................ 44
4. Upgrading Firmware ....................................................................................................................................... 45
Downloading Firmware Files .......................................................................................................................................... 46
Uploading the Firmware to the Modbus Gateway ...................................................................................................... 46
5. Diagnostics ......................................................................................................................................................... 47
Testing a Modbus Gateway Connection ....................................................................................................................... 48
Monitor Function .............................................................................................................................................................. 49
6. Setup Examples ................................................................................................................................................ 50
7. Modbus Help ...................................................................................................................................................... 55
Modbus ASCII/RTU Basics .............................................................................................................................................. 55
Hints and Tips .................................................................................................................................................................. 56
8. Appendices ......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Appendix A: Default Gateway Settings ........................................................................................................................ 58
Appendix B: Product Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 59