Modbus RTU/ASCII to Wi-Fi(Modbus TCP) Converter is provided a perfect solution to make your industrial serial devices Internet ready instantly via wireless LAN. Model EX9486C-W-MTCP with ARM chipset, Modbus RTU/ASCII to Wi-Fi(Modbus TCP) Converter makes them the ideal choice for connecting your RS-232 or RS-422/485 serial devices such as PLCs, meters, and sensors—to an...
It is protected by both setup password and access password to prevent intruders. Remote updated Firmware can be reprogrammed directly via Ethernet network to keep up with latest network standards. Page 3 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
Power Supply if you select the Terminal Block Environmental Operating Temperature : -10 to 65°C , 10 to 95% RH Storage Temperature : -20 to 70°C (-4 to 185°F), 5 to 95%RH Regulatory Approvals RoHS FCC, CE Page 4 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
You can use the Utility Setup CD to setup the IP Address. To proceed the advanced parameter setup, please use a web browser (IE or Netscape) to continue the detailed settings. Page 5 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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EX9486C-W-MTCP Wi-Fi Converter Configuration Installation of IP Search Tool 1. Please copy EX9486C-W-MTCP.exe to your PC. You can find the file in the CD ROM. 2. Double click EX9486C-W-MTCP.exe. The program will be extracted and installed in PC. 3. After successful installation, the shortcut of WiFi-Module Utility.exe will be on the desktop Connection and Configuration Please prepare a PC/NB with Wireless adapter, a Wireless Access Point and EX9486C-W-MTCP.
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EX9486C-W-MTCP Manual 1-3. Key in Soft AP password. Default is 12345678 1-4. Connecting to EX9486C-W-MTCP Gateway Page 7 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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EX9486C-W-MTCP Manual Now you have successfully connect to EX9486C-W-MTCP Page 8 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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2-1. IP Searching 2-1-1. Double Click on to execute IP search tool 2-1-2. Click on “IP Search” or “Broadcast”. WiFi-Module Utility will start to scan the network. 2-1-3. Device found Page 9 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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2-1-4. Single click on device IP address. Then click “Goto” to open browser. 2-1-5. Login page is shown. Please input ID and Password. (default ID: admin; password: admin). Now you have successfully searched the device Page 10 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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EX9486C-W-MTCP Manual 2-2. Configuring 2-2-1. Modbus Gateway Index Page 2-2-2. System Setup Page 2-2-2-1. System Where you can change Password and set up reset time period. Page 11 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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Setup Serial device parameters - Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits and Stop Bits. Then click “ Save” to save the Settings. 2-2-3. Network Setup Page There is Network Type configuration WiFi Configuration Page 12 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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SSID “AJ_XX_XX_XX_XX_XX_XX”. PC /NB /Smart Phone is requested to connect to this SSID for device setup. B. “Infrastructure” mode –Choose this mode for connecting to other Access Point. Page 13 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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EX9486C-W-MTCP Manual 2-2-3-2. SSID Scan Click “Scan” for existing Access Point site survey. Choose a suitable SSID, Authentication and Encryption. Then key in password for AP Page 14 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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Configure IP Address Mode – Suggest choosing “DHCP” – Let AP to assign IP address to Modbus Gateway. You can also choose “Fixed Address” to input fixed IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway address. Fixed Address parameters setting Now, Network Setup is successfully configured. Page 15 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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Please click “Save” to keep the settings in memory. DHCP Mode 2-2-4. Gateway Setup There are 4 Modbus modes for selection. TCP to RTU Slave; RTU to TCP Slave TCP to ASCII Slave; ASCII to TCP Slave Page 16 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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EX9486C-W-MTCP Manual 2-2-4-1. TCP to RTU Slave Configure TCP server port number and message time out period 2-2-4-2. TCP to ASCII Slave Page 17 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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Configure TCP slave IP address, port number and message time out period 2-2-4-4. ASCII to TCP Slave Now, Gateway Setup is successfully configured. Please click “Save” to keep the settings in memory. Page 18 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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2-2-5. Click “ Home”. Go to home page. Then click “Reboot” to re-start Modbus Gateway. Click yes to reboot system 2-2-6. After device reboot, the original wireless connection will be disconnect. Page 19 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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EX9486C-W-MTCP Manual 2-3. Reconnect to EX9486C-W-MTCP Gateway 2-3-1. Search the selected AP which EX9486C-W-MTCP connect with 2-3-2. Key in password 2-3-3. Execute WiFi-Module Utility to search device Page 20 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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EX9486C-W-MTCP Manual 2-3-4. Single click device IP address then click “Goto” Device login page will be shown You have successfully re-connected to EX9486C-W-MTCP Gateway Page 21 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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2. Key in a name for connection (ex. test) and then press OK 3. You will see following page. Choose TCP/IP, then press OK 4. Key in the Converter IP address and Socket port and then press OK Page 22 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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Please short DB9 NO. 2 pin and NO.3 pin circuit, (in green Terminal Block - T+ connect to R+, T- connect to R- or TX connect to RX.) 5-2. Key in characters. the converter will echo back of the characters and shown on the screen Page 23 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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EX9486C-W-MTCP Manual Congratulation. You had successfully set up the converter and start to use it Page 24 EX9486C-W-MTCP • Manual Version 1.1 • 22.04.2016 www.topsccc.com.tw...
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