Diagnostics, 1 use standard tcp/ip utility ping command, 2 use deviceview configuration utility program – Atop Technology MB5001C User Manual User Manual

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MB5001C series 1-port Modbus Gateway

6. Diagnostics

There are several ways one can check on the status and availability of MB5001C.

6.1 Use Standard TCP/IP Utility Ping Command

From Windows Start menu, select Run

and type in “ping ”.

If the connection is established, the Reply messages are displayed, otherwise it will indicate Request
timed out (Figure 6.1).

Figure 6.1 Standard TCP/IP utility ping command

6.2 Use DeviceView Configuration Utility Program

Use DeviceView configuration program that comes with the product CD or diskette to check on the
status of MB5001C. The status and version can be read from the tool.

For example,

‘listening’ means that COM1 is still waiting for TCP connection (Figure 6.2).