B+B SmartWorx MESR321 series Quick Start Manual

5

Set Up Serial Port

Note: The Vlinx™ Modbus Gateway Manager software
contains default parameter values that are common to
most Modbus networks.
1. Change the Description of the serial port if needed.
2. Set the Mode to RS-232, RS-422 (4 wire), RS-485 (2
wire) or RS-485 (4 wire)..
3. Set the Baud Rate to control the speed of the port. Valid
rates range between 75 and 230.4k bits per second.
4. Stop Bits controls the number of bits for end of character.
5. Parity controls the error checking mode, with options of
No Parity, Odd, Even, Mark and Space.
6

Finish and Log Out

There are additional Modbus configuration pages that may
be accessed by selecting "Next" at the bottom of each
page, or by selecting the desired page from the vertical list
in the left-hand column.
The Vlinx Modbus Gateway Manager defaults to options
like "Network" and "I don't know the IP of the device." If the
defaults meet your needs, you don't need to set or change
them.
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.
7

Troubleshooting

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 MESR321x 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.
Document Number: 710-11134-00_MESR321xx_0417qsg
Select Monitor to review activity logs of attached MESR321x
devices, then select the device for which logged
information is needed.
Logged information includes: Time, Source & Destination,
Type of Event, Subscriber ID, Data Collected, and
Information that the Vlinx Modbus Gateway Manager
program has gathered since current login of the affected
device.
MODE SWITCH RESULT
Hold in for 0 to 2 seconds. Initiates a Hardware Reset.
Hold in for 2 to 10 seconds. Enters Console Mode.
Hold in for over 10 seconds. Reset to Factory Defaults.

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MESR321xx series
Isolated, Industrial Modbus
Ethernet to Serial Gateways
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+ MESR321x gateway
+ CD with software and manuals
+ Mounting accessories kit
+ Additional items required but not included:
+ Ethernet cable(s)
+ Null modem cable(s)
+ Power supply for terminal block or barrel connector
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