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 |
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1 |
MPC-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 & Documentation CD-ROM |
Gateway Utility Software – Download the latest from www.thomsontechnology.com
Customer Required Components:
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Description |
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1 |
Ethernet Cable |
1 |
24VDC power supply (min 12Vdc, max |
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30Vdc), 100mA max. |
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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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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:’
THOMSON TECHNOLOGY 9087A – 198th STREET, LANGLEY, BC CANADA V1M 3B1
TELEPHONE: (604) 888-3381 EMAIL: info@thomsontechnology.com www.thomsontechnology.com
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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
Installation Wizard will now start, Press the NEXT button to continue.
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Enter desired ‘User Name’ and ‘Company Name’, and then Press the NEXT
button.
Select desired ‘Destination
Folder’, and then Press the
NEXT button.
THOMSON TECHNOLOGY 9087A – 198th STREET, LANGLEY, BC CANADA V1M 3B1
TELEPHONE: (604) 888-3381 EMAIL: info@thomsontechnology.com www.thomsontechnology.com
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