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- Page 1 4neXt s.r.l.s. info@4next.eu www.4next.eu Via L. da Vinci, 15 P: +39 049 0981450 30030 Vigonovo (VE) Italia USER MANUAL MDB-E ETHERNET SERIAL BRIDGE...
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Page 3: Descrizione Generale
1. Descrizione Generale MDB-E is a bidirectional converter between the Ethernet communication channel and the RS232 and RS485 serial channels. It therefore allows all devices equipped with a serial port to communicate with software or cards on Contenuto della Ethernet communication. -
Page 4: Technical Features
SAFETY INFORMATION The use of radio devices may be inappropriate near electronic equipment. • Do not install the MDB-E near medical devices such as pacemakers or hearing aids. MDB-E can • interfere with the proper functioning of these devices. MDB-E must not be used on board aircraft. -
Page 5: Quick Start
To access the configuration pages, type the IP address of MDB-E from the browser of your PC, tablet or smart phone. The device from which you connect must be within the same network as MDB-E (Par. 2.1). - Page 6 If your network To identify the IP class of your network, run the IPCONFIG command from the command prompt. In Fig.4 on the side, the IP address of the PC is 192.168.1.5. It belongs to the same class / network as MDB-E, as the first 3 numbers (192, 168 and 1) are the same.
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Page 7: Connection Scheme
Connection scheme Reading the QR code below you can access the WEB page of MDB-E: MDB-E WEB page 4. IP settings Associare un indirizzo IP definito a MDB-E. 1. Connect MDB-E to PC directly. 2. From the Windows menu select Settings (Fig.1). - Page 8 8. Make a note of all the settings present that you will need later for the reset. 9. Set the IP address on 192.168.1.101 10. Set Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 and confirm with OK. 11. At this point you can open the WEB browser and type 192.18.1.101 to configure MDB-E. Fig. 6 Fig. 7...
- Page 9 Fig.7 the IP address was 192.168.10.1, set MDB-E to 192.168.10.101 (Fig.9). 14. Save the new MDB-E configuration. 15. Restore the values on the PC. 16. MDB-E is ready to be used in the same network as your PC. Fig. 9...
- Page 10 Bridge. The options are: • Ethernet – serial: MDB-E acts as a converter between the Ethernet channel and both serial channels simultaneously. This means that devices on RS485 or a device on RS232 can be connected indiscriminately. Not at the same time.
- Page 11 ModBus Serve: the port used by the ModBus server (MDB-E) which, • combined with the IP address, forms the socket on which MDB-E listens to receive ModBus TCP packets. ModBus Client: an additional ModBus TCP client that can be updated •...
- Page 12 5.3 Network It allows you to enter the parameters of the Ethernet network to which MDB-E is connected in order to communicate with the servers for sending data. These are in detail the parameters to be configured: DHCP: it allows you to determine whether you should use the network DHCP server •...
- Page 13 5.4 Password Set the passwords for access to the MDB-E configuration page. Access password change screen Fig. 5.4 5.5 Info The info menu displays the hardware and software information relating to the device. General information screen Fig. 5.5 The Update firmware button allows you to update the device's firmware. We recommend to check on the website at https: https://www.4next.eu/en/prodotto/ethernet-...
- Page 14 The return for repair or replacement must be authorized in advance by requesting the RMA number. Then send by e-mail to 4neXt at support@4next.eu or to your dealer / reseller the following information: Company name and customer data (address, tel, fax, email) •...
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