Thomson MPC-ETN QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

1 MPC

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ETN protocol converter

2 RJ45 to DB9M Converter

1 RJ45 to DB9F Converter

1 6ft Ethernet Cable (CAT5)

1 10ft Ethernet Cable (CAT5)

1 Software & Documentati

on CD

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ROM

Quick Installation Guide for MPC-ETN

The Thomson Technology MPC-ETN is a multi-protocol converter and Serial –Ethernet media converter. This Quick
Installation Guide will describe the method to interface a PC to either a MEC 20 or TSC 800 controller over an
RS485/232 serial interface.

Check Components:

Unpack and ensure that all components are in good condition.

Qty Description

Gateway Utility Software – Download the latest from www.thomsontechnology.com

Customer Required Components:

Qt

Description

1 Ethernet Cable
1 24VDC power supply (min 12Vdc, max

30Vdc), 100mA max.

NOTES:

1. Your IT SUPPORT GROUP must assign a ‘Static IP Address’ to the MPC-ETN. The ‘Static IP Address’ is
required so that the MPC-ETN device will work correctly on your Ethernet Network.

2. Modscan32 software is needed for Check/Verification of the MPC-ETN setup. Download Modscan32 from the
following link - http://www.win-tech.com/html/demos.htm - ModScan32.zip (851K) . Follow the Setup Wizard
for the installation of the Modscan32 Software.

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Quick Installation Guide for MPC-ETN

Assemble Cables:

Cable 1: Insert one end of the 10ft Ethernet cable into the connector labeled MPC-COM1 (RS485).

Programming Cable: Insert one end of the 6ft Ethernet cable into the connector labeled MPC-COM2

(RS232). Insert the other end of the 6ft Ethernet cable into the connector labeled PC.

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Quick Installation Guide for MPC-ETN

Start Up:

• Connect 24VDC to the power input connector on the MPC-STD. Make sure that the Protective Earth of the
power supply is connected to the Earth connection of the MPC-ETN

• Power up the MPC-ETN and start Modbus™ communications with the Thomson Technology device (i.e.
MEC20 or TSC800).

• Refer to the MPC-ETN default Modbus™ map for MEC20/TSC800 parameter addresses found on included
CD-ROM.

• Modbus map mec20-R*.pdf

• Modbus map tsc800-R*.pdf

NOTE: Only used for Programming MPC-ETN. Refer to Step 4 of ‘Setting the Modbus™ node address
(default 1) and TCP/IP address:’

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Installation Wizard will now

Quick Installation Guide for MPC-ETN

Setting the Modbus™ node address (default 1) and TCP/IP address:

1. The Gateway 3.11 Utility Software provides access to the IP address of the MPC-ETN. Install the

software from the accompanying CD.

:\MPC SETUP KIT
311\Setup.exe

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start, Press the NEXT

button to continue.

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Folder’, and then Press the

Quick Installation Guide for MPC-ETN

Enter desired ‘User Name’
and ‘Company Name’, and
then Press the NEXT

button.

Select desired ‘Destination

NEXT button.

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