B+B SmartWorx MESR424D Quick Start Manual Download Page 1

Documentation Number:  710-11135-00_r2_MESR424x_2118qsg

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Before you begin, be  

sure you have the following:

Model MESR424D or MESR424T

Industrial Modbus

Ethernet to Serial Gateway

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QUICK START

GUIDE

Recommended Accessories

# PS12BVLB-INT-MED

Power Supply

+ MESR424x unit

+ CD with Software and Manual/s

+ Mounting Accessories Kit

+ Additional items 

required

 but not included:

- Ethernet cable(s)

- Null modem cable(s)

- Power supply for terminal block or barrel connector

# 232NM9

Null Modem Crossover

Cable for DTE to DTE

Connection

Set Modbus Priority

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Use this screen if Modbus Priority is to be set.

Enter up to five different priorities, based on Originating IP Address, 

Modbus ID, Modbus Function Code, or a combination of these.

Modbus ID has a valid range from 1 to 247.
Function Code has a valid range from 1 to 99.

If you have completed the configuration, click 

Save

 to save the 

configuration to the serial server. Allow 15 seconds for the 

Gateway to reboot.

Click 

Connect

. You should see a list of all devices on the network, 

including your new device. If you do not see your new device, 

please refer to the Troubleshooting tips. You may now log out.

Set Modbus Priority

10

Troubleshooting

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The primary check for correct operation is the device LEDs. 

For advanced information, see the Configuration Manager menu, at 

the top of Vlinx Modbus Gateway screen.

Select 

Diagnostic

 for a check of communications status with 

attached MESR424/s device, and then select the device for which 

the communications check is desired. A report of reply times and 

ping statistics is generated and can be saved.

Select 

Monitor

 to review activity logs of attached MESR424 device/s, 

then select device for which logged information is needed.

Logged information includes Time, Source & Destination, Type of 

Event, Subscriber ID, Data Collected, and Information the Vlinx 

Modbus Gateway Manager program has gathered since current 

login of the affected device.

MODE SWITCH

RESULT

0 to 2 seconds

Initiates a Hardware Reset

2 to 10 seconds

Enters Console Mode

Over 10 seconds

Reset to Factory Defaults

UL Class 1 / Division 2

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MESR424D

MESR424T

SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C AND D 

HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, OR NONHAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY.

CONVENANT À L’EMPLOI DANS LES SITES DANGEREUX DE CLASSE 

I, DIVISION 2, GROUPES A, B, C ET D, OU DANS LES SITES NON 

HASARDEUX SEULEMENT 

WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF ANY COMPONENT 

MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2.

ATTENTION - DANGER D’EXPLOSION - LA SUBSTITUTION DE 

COMPOSANTS PEUT ENTRAÎNER UNE ADÉQUATION À LA CLASSE I, 

DIVISION 2.

Maximum Surrounding Air Temperature:  80 °C

Température maximale de l’air ambiant:  80 °C

The unit is to be powered by a Class 2 power source, of a grounded-type, when 

power is applied to the barrel connector. 

L’unité doit être alimentée par une source d’alimentation de classe 2, de type mise à 

la terre, lorsque le connecteur du canon est alimenté.

THE POWER CABLE MUST HAVE A MINIMUM RATING OF 80°C.

LE CÂBLE D’ALIMENTATION DOIT AVOIR UNE INDICATION MINIMALE DE 80 

°C.

Power cannot be applied to both the terminal block and barrel connectors 

simultaneously. 

L’alimentation ne peut pas être appliquée simultanément aux connecteurs du bornier 

et du barillet.

The use of coaxial cable for the field wiring shall be in accordance with Class 2/Class 

3 requirements in Article 725 of the NEC.

L’utilisation d’un câble coaxial pour le câblage sur site doit être conforme aux 

exigences de classe 2 / classe 3 de l’article 725 du NEC.

One Conductor Per Terminal 

Un conducteur par borne

Use Copper Wire Only

Utiliser uniquement du fil de cuivre

Wire Size: 28 to 16 AWG 

Taille de fil: 28 à 16 AWG

Tightening Torque: 5 KG-CM

Couple de serrage: 5 KG-CM

Wire Temperature Rating: 105 °C Minimum (Sized for 60 °C Ampacity) 

Indice de température du fil: 105 °C Minimum (calibré pour 60 °C) 

80 °C Maximum Surrounding Ambient Air Temperature

80 °C Température ambiante ambiante maximale

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