Thomson MPC-STD QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

1 MPC

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STD protocol Converter

2 RJ45 to DB9M Converter

1 RJ45 to DB9F Converter

1 6ft Ethernet Cable (CAT5

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STP)

1 10ft Ethernet Cable (CAT5

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STP)

1 Software & Documentation CD

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ROM*

Quick Installation Guide for MPC-STD

The Thomson Technology MPC-STD is a multi-protocol converter. This Quick Installation Guide will describe the
method to interface a PC to either a MEC 20 or TSC 800 controller over an RS 485/232 serial interface.

Check Components:

Qty Description

*MPC Gateway Utility Software –Download from www.thomsontechnology.com

Customer Required Components:

Qty Description

1 24VDC power supply (min 12Vdc, max

30Vdc), 100mA max.

NOTE:

1. Modscan32 software is needed for Check/Verification of the MPC-STD 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-STD

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-STD

Connect MPC-STD to Controller/s:

1. Connect the RJ45 end of Cable 1 to the intended Thomson Technology controller. (i.e. MEC20
or TSC800)

2. Connect the MPC-COM1 end of Cable 1 to the MPC-STD port labeled COM1 / PLC1.

Connect MPC-STD to PC:

3. Connect the MPC-COM2 end of Cable 2 to the MPC-STD port labeled COM2 / PLC2.

4. Connect the PC end of Programming cable (Cable 2) to the serial port on the computer.

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Quick Installation Guide for MPC-STD

Start Up:

5. 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-STD.

6. Power up the MPC-STD and start Modbus™ communications with the Thomson Technology

device (i.e. MEC20 or TSC800).

7. Refer to the MPC-STD default Modbus™ map for MEC20/TSC800 parameter addresses.

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