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1. Introduction   

 

 

 

 

 

          VlinxMESR9xx Modbus Gateway

 

 

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Manual Documentation Number MESR9xx-1016m 

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Vlinx Manager Configuration Software 

Vlinx Manager configuration software enables you to find connected Modbus gateways, 
configure them, upgrade Modbus gateway firmware, and save/load configuration files. It 
features a graphical user interface (GUI) that is convenient and easy to use. 

 

Summary of Contents for B+B SmartWorx Vlinx MESR901

Page 1: ...Manual Documentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com V Vl li in nx x M ME ES SR R9 9x xx x M Mo od db bu us s G Ga at te ew wa ay y...

Page 2: ...uarters B B SmartWorx Inc Westlink Commercial Park Oranmore Co Galway Ireland Phone 353 91 792444 Fax 353 91 792445 March 2016 2016 B B SmartWorx Inc No part of this publication may be reproduced or t...

Page 3: ...9x2D x 13 Connecting MESR9xx Modbus Gateways to a Network 14 Network Connection 10BaseT 100BaseTX 14 Fiber optic Connection 14 MESR9xx Modbus Gateway Configuration Connections 14 Installing Modbus Con...

Page 4: ...Settings 65 Appendix B Product Specifications 66 General Specifications 67 Controls Indicators and Connector Specifications 68 Serial Interface Specifications 69 Network Specifications 70 Appendix C D...

Page 5: ...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 Gateways feature 10BaseT or 100BaseTX copper network media and f...

Page 6: ...om MESR9xx Modbus Gateway Model Numbering MESR9xx Modbus Gateways are a growing family of products Models are available with one or two serial connections Network connection options include 10BaseT 10...

Page 7: ...R902T ST80 2 TB 1 SM Fiber 80 km ST MESR921 1 DB9 TB 2 2 Copper 2 RJ 45 MESR921 MC 1 DB9 TB 2 MM Fiber Copper 1 RJ 45 1 SC MESR921 MT 1 DB9 TB 2 MM Fiber Copper 1 RJ 45 1 ST MESR921 SC 1 DB9 TB 2 SM F...

Page 8: ...hernet Ports the second port is an Ethernet pass through port This port functions much like an unmanaged switch Fiber models available for each of the above series Multi interface serial ports DB 9M a...

Page 9: ...advantech bb com Vlinx Manager Configuration Software Vlinx Manager configuration software enables you to find connected Modbus gateways configure them upgrade Modbus gateway firmware and save load co...

Page 10: ...d a recessed Mode switch Package Checklist MESR9xx Modbus Gateways are shipped with the following items included MESR9xx Modbus Gateway Module Quick Start Guide CD with User Manual Quick Start Guide a...

Page 11: ...work E2 is used on MESR92X models and is a pass through Ethernet connector Ready LED The Ready LED green blinks if the system is operating correctly once per second in normal operating conditions or t...

Page 12: ...be used to Initiate a Hardware Reset Enter Console Mode Reload factory defaults Note Refer to Section 3 Modbus Gateway Setup and Connections for more information on using the Mode switch Ethernet Con...

Page 13: ...ctor for RS 232 and a five position removeable terminal block for RS 422 and RS 485 connections MESR902T x Modbus Gateways feature two serial ports both using five position removable terminal blocks f...

Page 14: ...e power connector is a 2 position pluggable terminal block Figure 10 Power Connection Mounting Hardware MESR9xx Modbus Gateway modules can be DIN rail mounted The DIN mounting clip and spring is inclu...

Page 15: ...x Modbus Gateways to Modbus networks MESR9xx Modbus Gateways can be configured to connect to Modbus networks using RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 2 wire and RS 485 4 wire RS 232 connections support eight signal...

Page 16: ...de when you configure the Modbus gateway you must connect the Modbus serial network to the Modbus gateway via a serial cable The MESR901 is a DTE If the Modbus network is a DTE use a null modem cross...

Page 17: ...n configuring the Modbus gateway Note Refer to Appendix D for connector pinout information Figure 14 MESR902T x Connections Connecting the MESR9x2D x The MESR9x2D x has two serial connections that sup...

Page 18: ...r optic cable must be connected between the Modbus gateway and the network interface Refer to Figure 2 List of MESR9xx Modbus Gateway Models at the beginning of this manual for a list of supported fib...

Page 19: ...Page 15 Manual Documentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Figure 16 Modbus Gateway Manager Installation Welcome Screen b Click Next The License Agreement Screen will be displayed on your...

Page 20: ...rganization optional and select if the software will be accessible to your account or anyone who uses the computer Figure 18 User Information Screen d Click Next The Destination Folder Screen will be...

Page 21: ...www advantech bb com e Click Next The Ready to Install Application Screen will be displayed on your computer You can select the Back button to change destination folder Figure 20 Ready to Install App...

Page 22: ...After the installation is complete an information screen will be displayed containing contact information and release notes Click Next Figure 22 Information Screen h Click Next The Installation Compl...

Page 23: ...rface can be used Configuring with Modbus Configuration Manager MESR9xx Modbus Gateways can be configured over the network Modbus Configuration manager software running on a PC To open Modbus Configur...

Page 24: ...IP address check the Network and I don t know the IP address of this device selections and press the Connect Button The software will discover any MESR9xx Gateways on the network The configuration ma...

Page 25: ...top portion of the screen and title graphic area 5 The default password is no password Click the Login button The General Settings screen will be displayed on your computer 6 Vlinx Modbus Manager Set...

Page 26: ...ile into your Modbus Gateway 2 Save allows you to save your configuration to a file This should not be confused with the Save button described in 6 c above 3 Search allows you to search for Modbus Gat...

Page 27: ...a valid hostname as defined by RFC 952 and RFC 1123 Allowed characters are A to Z a to z 0 to 9 and The symbol cannot be the first or last character The name cannot consist of numbers only To save the...

Page 28: ...o set the IP address subnet mask and default gateway of the Modbus Gateway When DHCP option is enabled but the DHCP server is not found the Modbus Gateway will automatically configure IP address 1169...

Page 29: ...E network IP addresses 240 0 0 0 through 255 255 255 255 the subnet mask is ignored Default Gateway field contains default route to remote networks Figure 32 Network Settings Screen DHCP not Selected...

Page 30: ...sponse to a request that is sent to the device connected through TCP Valid value range is from 1 to 65535 3 Save settings by clicking the Save button b TCP Server Settings 1 Listen on Port identifies...

Page 31: ...m a You can select allow specific IP addresses to connect This filter is limited to 4 IP addresses Figure 34 TCP Connection Filter Allow Specific IP addresses to Connect b You can select a specific ra...

Page 32: ...cription sets the description for this serial port Maximum length is 32 symbols Allowed characters are symbols from A to Z from a to z numbers from 0 to 9 and the space d Mode Controls the physical co...

Page 33: ...n be either RTU or ASCII e Modbus Broadcast Check this box to send Modbus broadcasts to a specific serial port Modbus broadcast is Slave ID 0h If selected the Gateway will send broadcast messages out...

Page 34: ...alue range is from 1 to 65535 j Milliseconds TX Delay This is the minimum amount of time after receiving a response before the next message can be sent out Valid value range is from 1 to 65535 k Save...

Page 35: ...creen click the Next button or click the Modbus ID Routing Link on the left side of the screen b This screen allows you to set the Modbus Slave ID routing Figure 39 Modbus ID Routing Screen c The firs...

Page 36: ...l message buffer Figure 40 Modbus Priority Screen c These settings allow the gateway to move high priority messages to the front of the serial message buffer The priority can be based on the originati...

Page 37: ...odbus gateway Properties Configuring with the Web Interface MESR9xx Modbus Gateways can be configured over the network using a standard internet browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox To open th...

Page 38: ...s for configuring your gateway using a web browser are the same as those used to configure using the Vlinx Modbus Manager software Configuring the MESR9xx Modbus Gateway on Networks without a DHCP Ser...

Page 39: ...16m www advantech bb com b Click on Internet Protocol TCP IP and click properties Change the parameters to the following IP Address 169 254 102 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 0 0 Default Gateway 169 254 102 10...

Page 40: ...ED MESR9x1 OFF XXXXXXX ON MESR9x2 OFF ON OFF d Release the reset button The READY LED will blink once per second for five seconds This indicates that the Modbus Gateway is re booting in Console Mode e...

Page 41: ...be connected to the serial port of a PC using a null modem cable Figure 44 Console Mode Setup To configure the Modbus gateway it must be put into Console Mode using the Mode switch To enter Console Mo...

Page 42: ...nect to select Search all serial ports for the device under Serial Port Options If you do know you may specify the COM port by selecting The device is connected to this serial port under Serial Port O...

Page 43: ...icate with the COM ports on the Modbus gateway In this type of application the Modbus gateway is configured as a TCP server The socket program running on the PC establishes a communication connection...

Page 44: ...rt 1 LED is On and the Port 2 LED is Off 3 The LEDs go back to their normal states when the device resumes normal operation Reloading Factory Defaults To reload Factory Defaults press and hold the Mod...

Page 45: ...n be upgraded using the Zlinx Manager software The following procedure describes the firmware updating process 1 Click the Upgrade button to open the Firmware Upgrade dialog box Figure 48 Firmware Upg...

Page 46: ...nformation about and progress of the download To download the latest firmware files from a file 1 Click the Browse button to open an Open File dialog box 2 Browse to the drive and folder containing th...

Page 47: ...ox and enables you to check the operation of connected Modbus gateways on the local computer The Computer Information box displays information about the type of network connections the IP addresses Su...

Page 48: ...r MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com 2 In the drop down box select the specific Modbus gateway you want to check 3 Click the Start button Information about the progress of the pinging process is displ...

Page 49: ...at shows information about events and data transfer through the Modbus Gateway To start monitoring select a Modbus Gateway and press the Start button The Auto Scroll check box enables and disables aut...

Page 50: ...not understand how a gateway helps or if it s appropriate for their specific needs The following scenarios are examples only and many others are possible Contact B B SmartWorx technical support for i...

Page 51: ...r gateway 2 Access the serial port one setup screen by clicking the link on the left side of the screen Figure 52 Serial Port 1 Setup 3 Configure Serial Port 1 In this case it is RS 232 19 2 kbps 8 da...

Page 52: ...h bb com Figure 53 Port 1 Modbus 5 Configure the Port 1 Modbus Settings In this case Attached should be slaves Modbus should be RTU The other settings depend on your application 6 Configure Port 2 Ser...

Page 53: ...cumentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Figure 54 Port x Modbus Slave ID Remapping 8 Access Modbus ID Routing Configure as necessary In this example Slave ID 200 is mapped to serial port...

Page 54: ...8 Modbus Help VlinxMESR9xx Modbus Gateway Page 50 Manual Documentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Figure 55 Modbus ID Routing 9 Access Modbus Priority and configure as necessary...

Page 55: ...8 Modbus Help VlinxMESR9xx Modbus Gateway Page 51 Manual Documentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Figure 56 Modbus Priority...

Page 56: ...our Modbus Gateway can also integrate multiple master devices onto serial and Ethernet Networks Figure 57 Serial Ethernet Masters Serial Ethernet Slaves 1 In this example Serial Port 1 has an RTU Mast...

Page 57: ...anual Documentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Figure 58 Port 1 Modbus 2 Configure the Modbus Slave ID routing In this case Modbus Slaves 1 through 5 and 205 are on Serial Port 2 Modbus...

Page 58: ...Modbus Gateway Page 54 Manual Documentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Figure 59 Modbus Slave ID Routing Serial Masters IP Slaves Serial Masters can be used to control IP Slaves Figure...

Page 59: ...l Documentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com 1 In this example and ASCII Master is connected to Serial Port 1 and an RTU Master is connected to Serial Port 2 Configure the serial ports as...

Page 60: ...Page 56 Manual Documentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Figure 62 Port 2 Serial 2 Access the Modbus screen for each port and configure as appropriate In this case Port 1 has an ASCII Ma...

Page 61: ...8 Modbus Help VlinxMESR9xx Modbus Gateway Page 57 Manual Documentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Figure 63 Port 1 Modbus...

Page 62: ...lp VlinxMESR9xx Modbus Gateway Page 58 Manual Documentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Figure 64 Port 2 Modbus 3 Setup the Slave ID Routing to associate IP addresses with the appropriat...

Page 63: ...8 Modbus Help VlinxMESR9xx Modbus Gateway Page 59 Manual Documentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Figure 65 Modbus Slave ID Routing...

Page 64: ...ntation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Identical Hard Coded Slaves In this example two slave devices that are hard coded with the same ID are required This is accomplished by putting them o...

Page 65: ...16m www advantech bb com Identical Production Lines In this example identical or backup production lines can be controlled by the same IP Master This allows the duplicate networks to be configured ide...

Page 66: ...masters using a polling query response format The master can send broadcast messages using a slave address of 0 which all slaves accept but do not reply to More commonly the master polls individual s...

Page 67: ...must terminate with a resistor While this was true of early serial network configurations it s typically the wrong answer call our technical support and verify if you re an exception at 815 433 5100...

Page 68: ...ntation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com 8 8 A Ap pp pe en nd di ic ce es s This section includes the following Appendices Appendix A Default Gateway Settings Appendix B Product Specification...

Page 69: ...ed IP Address DHCP will configure If a DHCP Server is not available the unit will default to 169 254 102 39 Net Mask 255 255 0 0 Gateway 169 254 102 100 MAC Address Fixed see bottom label Firmware Ver...

Page 70: ...ntation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Appendix B Product Specifications This section includes the following specifications General Specifications Controls Indicators and Connector Specific...

Page 71: ...bus Manager via a Ethernet connection Using a standard web browser such as Internet Explorer 6 0 7 0 or Firefox 1 5 2 0 Software Vlinx Modbus Manager for Modbus gateway configuration Windows 2000 XP 3...

Page 72: ...Console Mode Do a hardware reset or recycle power to exit Console Mode Hold in for more than 10 seconds to reset to factory defaults Indicators Serial LED one per port Color Green On Port open Blink...

Page 73: ...XDA RXDB GND RS 485 lines 2 wire Data Data GND RS 485 lines 4 wire TXDA TXDB RXDA RXDB GND Baud Rates 75 150 300 600 1200 2400 4800 7200 9600 14400 19200 28800 38400 57600 115200 230400 Data Bits 5 6...

Page 74: ...eT or 100BaseTX Network Physical Layer Standards Ethernet IEEE 802 3 auto detecting auto MDI MDX 10BaseT and 100BaseTX Protocols Supported TCP IPv4 ARP HTTP 1 0 ICMP PING DHCP BOOTP IP Mode Static DHC...

Page 75: ...x Modbus Gateway Page 71 Manual Documentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Appendix C Dimensional Diagrams Figure 68 Dimensional Diagram of an MESR901 Modbus Gateway Note Small Case Used...

Page 76: ...ces VlinxMESR9xx Modbus Gateway Page 72 Manual Documentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Figure 69 Dimensional Diagram of an MESR902T Modbus Gateway Note Small Case Used for MESR902 Seri...

Page 77: ...dbus Gateway Page 73 Manual Documentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Figure 70 Dimensional Diagram of an MESR921 Modbus Gateway Left and Right Side Views Note Medium Case Used for MESR9...

Page 78: ...s Gateway Page 74 Manual Documentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Figure 71 Dimensional Diagram of an MESR921 Modbus Gateway Bottom Top Back and Front Views Note Medium Case Used for ME...

Page 79: ...nual Documentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Appendix D Connector Pinouts MESR901 x Serial Port Pinouts DB9 M Pin Direction RS 232 1 Input DCD 2 Input RXD 3 Output TXD 4 Output DTR 5 G...

Page 80: ...9 Appendices VlinxMESR9xx Modbus Gateway Page 76 Manual Documentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Terminal RS 422 485 4 Wire RS 485 2 Wire A TDA Data A B TDB Data B C RDA D RDB E GND GND...

Page 81: ...RTS Output TDA Data A B TD Output TDB Data B C CTS Input RDA D RD Input RDB E GND GND GND In the RS 422 mode TX lines are outputs and RX lines are inputs Connect the Modbus gateway TXB line to the RX...

Page 82: ...ocumentation Number MESR9xx 1016m www advantech bb com Standard Ethernet Cable RJ 45 Pin out RJ 45 Pin Signal Wire Color 1 TX White Green 2 TX Green 3 RX White Orange 4 Not used Blue 5 Not used White...

Page 83: ...perform Modbus Gateway A bridge to get from Modbus TCP to Modbus Serial GUI Graphical User Interface IP Internet Protocol IPv4 Internet Protocol version 4 LED Light emitting diode Used as a visual ind...

Page 84: ...tors and Receivers for Use in Balanced Digital Point to Point Systems RS 485 Electrical Characteristics of Generators and Receivers for Use in Balanced Digital Multipoint Systems RTU Remote Terminal U...

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