Documentation Number MES1A/B-2106qsg PN7137-rev001
Quick Start Guide
Check Package Content
Configure the MES1A/B
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□ To change the IP Address, Default Gateway or Netmask, type 1.
□ To configure Master/Slave and Serial Interface settings, type 2.
□ Do not change any configuration settings in section 3.
□ To configure Modbus/TCP Settings, type 4.
□ To configure Modbus Master settings, type 5.
□ To save your settings in the MES1A/B, type S.
□ MES1A or MES1B unit
□ Printed version of this MES1A/B Quick Start Guide
□ Printed manual
□ Software CD
Modbus TCP to
Modbus ASCII/RTU
Hardware Installation
Converters
□ Connect the MES1A/B to the network using an Ethernet
cable.
Models: MES1A/MES1B
Modbus Device Installation
□ Connect your PC to the network.
□ Connect a 12 VDC power supply (not included) to the
MES1A/B and apply power. (10 – 30VDC, 3.6 Watts)
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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
MES1B: Four-wire for RS-422, two-wire for RS-485, Set
RS-422/485 switch.
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Software Installation
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Your Modbus device should now be operational on the
network.
□ Insert the software CD. It should auto-start into the
installation wizard.
□ Follow the on screen installation wizard to install the
Device Installer software.
□ Software supports Windows 98, Me, 2K, XP, & NT 4.0
LED Status
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LED
Power
Link
Color/Status
Red
Function
Power applied
Bootup, 10BaseT
100BaseT
MES1A
RS-232 Model
MES1B
RS-422/485 Model
Orange
Green
Discover the MES1A/B on the network
Activity
Green (Blinking)
Orange
Data on the network
Bootup
□ Open the Device Installer software. It should detect the
MES1A/B and display XPort in the third level of the
Devices Tree.
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.
□ Expand the tree and click the device IP Address.
□ Select the Telnet Configuration tab, then click Connect.
□ Press Enter within five seconds to go into Setup Mode.
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.
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