RLE Protocol Converter V.2.4 - Manual (Page 11)

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1.1. Introduction
This manual describes how to install the Raptor™ Protocol Converter and configure it to
communicate using the Modbus, BACnet, and SNMP protocols.
IMPORTANT Basic configuration to install the hardware and connect the Protocol Converter to the network
is available from RLE. However, the Protocol Converter is an advanced product, and you must
have in-depth knowledge of the Modbus, BACnet, and SNMP protocols to complete the
configuration.
1.2. Product Description
TheProtocol Converter receives one or more protocol types and outputs up to three protocol
types. The Protocol Converter can receive data from slave devices using Modbus RTU,
Modbus TCP/IP, BACnet/IP, or SNMP (integer data). The Protocol Converter can then be
polled by a master unit via SNMP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, or BACnet/IP. In addition,
the Dual Port Protocol Converter can be configured as a slave (Note: only as a slave) and
polled by a master unit via BACnet MS/TP.
There are two versions of the Protocol Converter: the “standard” version, and the “dual port”
version, which contains two additional EIA-485 ports for expanded connectivity and
communication.