Table Of Contents - Comtrol DeviceMaster MOD Series Hardware Installation And Configuration Manual

Table of Contents

Getting Started .......................................................................................................................7
Modbus Protocol Types Supported ........................................................................................................... 7
Modbus Router............................................................................................................................................ 7
Modbus/TCP................................................................................................................................................ 8
Modbus Server .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Quick Start .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Locating Software and Documentation ................................................................................................. 12
Hardware Installation.........................................................................................................15
Product Name Change Notification ........................................................................................................ 15
Installation Overview ................................................................................................................................. 16
1-Port - Panel Mount (DB9) Installation ................................................................................................ 17
MOD-2201: 1-Port DIN Rail (Terminal Block) Installation ................................................................ 19
MOD-2101: 1-Port DIN Rail (DB9) Installation ..................................................................................... 20
MOD-2202 and MOD-2402: 2-Port DIN Rail (Terminal Block) Installation .................................... 22
MOD-2102 and MOD-2302: 2-Port DIN Rail (DB9) Installation ......................................................... 24
MOD-2304: 4-Port DIN Rail (DB9) Installation ..................................................................................... 26
4-Port Panel Mount Installation .............................................................................................................. 28
Adding a Unit to an Existing Installation.............................................................................................. 29
Replacing Hardware ................................................................................................................................... 29
Preparing the DeviceMaster for Configuration............................................................31
PortVision DX Overview ............................................................................................................................ 31
PortVision DX Requirements.................................................................................................................... 32
Installing PortVision DX............................................................................................................................ 32
Configuring the Network Settings .......................................................................................................... 35
Checking the Protocol Firmware Version............................................................................................. 38
Uploading Protocol-Specific Firmware on the DeviceMaster .......................................................... 39
Customizing PortVision DX ...................................................................................................................... 41
Accessing DeviceMaster Documentation from PortVision DX ......................................................... 42
How to Download Documentation ........................................................................................................... 42
How to Open Previously Downloaded Documents .................................................................................. 43
Connecting Serial Devices .................................................................................................45
DB9 Connectors ........................................................................................................................................... 46
DB9 Null-Modem Cables (RS-232) .......................................................................................................... 47
DB9 Null-Modem Cables (RS-422) .......................................................................................................... 47
DB9 Straight-Through Cables (RS-232/485)........................................................................................... 47
DB9 Loopback Plugs................................................................................................................................. 48
Connecting DB9 Serial Devices ............................................................................................................... 48
RJ45 Connectors .......................................................................................................................................... 49
RJ45 Null-Modem Cables (RS-232) ......................................................................................................... 49
RJ45 Null-Modem Cables (RS-422) ......................................................................................................... 50
RJ45 Straight-Through Cables (RS-232/485).......................................................................................... 50
RJ45 Loopback Plugs................................................................................................................................ 50
RJ45 RS-485 Test Cable........................................................................................................................... 50
Connecting RJ45 Devices ......................................................................................................................... 51
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