Connecting Mesr9Xx Modbus Gateways To A Network; Network Connection (10Baset/100Basetx); Fiber Optic Connection; Mesr9Xx Modbus Gateway Configuration Connections - Advantech B+B SmartWorx Vlinx MESR901 Manual

3. Setup and Connections

Connecting MESR9xx Modbus Gateways to a Network

Network Connection (10BaseT/100BaseTX)

When connecting a Modbus gateway equipped with a 10BaseT/100BaseTX network
connection (RJ45 connector) a standard network cable is connected from the Modbus
gateway to a network drop. PCs configuring and/or communicating with the Modbus
gateway are also connected to the network.

Fiber optic Connection

When connecting a Modbus gateway equipped with a fiber optic interface to a fiber
optic link the appropriate fiber 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 fiber types,
distances and connectors.

MESR9xx Modbus Gateway Configuration Connections

MESR9xx Modbus Gateways can be configured over the network or via a serial port.

Installing Modbus Configuration Manager Software

1. The Modbus Configuration Manager Software is contained on the CD which is
packaged with the product. Insert the CD into your CD ROM drive. The software
should automatically begin the installation process. If AUTO RUN is disabled on
your computer, open the CD drive and double click on the executable file. The file
name is Modbus Gateway Manager Vx.x.x.
a. The following screen will be displayed on your computer.
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