B&B Electronics MESR900 Series - Fiber Models - Manual User Manual
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1. Introduction
VlinxMESR9xx Modbus Gateway
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Thank you for purchasing a MESR9xx Modbus Gateway product! This product has been
manufactured to the highest standards of quality and performance to ensure your
complete satisfaction.
Figure 1. An MESR921 Modbus Gateway
About MESR9xx Modbus Gateways
MESR9xx Modbus Gateway
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connect Modbus networks (RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485)
to Ethernet networks, allowing the Modbus network to become a node on the network.
The serial ports can be accessed over a LAN/WAN using Direct IP Mode connections.
MESR9xx Modbus Gateway
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feature 10BaseT or 100BaseTX copper network media and
fiber optic media options, depending on the model. MESR9xx Modbus Gateways are
built for use in industrial environments, featuring an IP30 approved slim line DIN rail
mountable case. They operate from a range of DC power supply voltages and feature
pluggable terminal block power connectors. An external power supply, sold separately, is
required. The photograph above is an MESR921 gateway. The MESR92x units have an
additional Ethernet port which functions much like an Ethernet Switch. MESR90x units
have one Ethernet port.