Toshiba MBP-100 Network Card User Manual


 
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the ICC MBP-100 Modbus Plus Multiprotocol
Network Gateway. The MBP-100 allows information to be transferred
seamlessly among many different fieldbus networks with minimal configuration
requirements. The MBP-100 provides one Modbus Plus port, one RS485 port,
one RS232 port, and three common serial ports for direct connectivity to
Toshiba 7-series, 9-series, 11-series or VF-nC1 Adjustable Speed Drives
(ASDs). These various communication ports operate independently, and are
configurable along with the unit’s internal point database via a serial console
interface.
The gateway currently provides support for the following protocols:
Modbus RTU (RS485 master & slave)
Modbus RTU (RS232 master & slave)
Toshiba ASD (common serial master)
Toshiba ASD (RS485 master)
Mitsubishi 500-series & 700-series ASD (RS485 master)
Modbus Plus (host)
New network drivers are continuously being added, and can be downloaded for
free from our web site.
Before using the MBP-100 network gateway, please familiarize yourself with the
product and be sure to thoroughly read the instructions and precautions
contained in this manual. In addition, please make sure that this instruction
manual is delivered to the end user of the MBP-100, and keep this instruction
manual in a safe place for future reference or unit inspection.
This instruction manual describes the device specifications, wiring methods,
maintenance procedures, supported functions, usage methods and firmware
update procedure for the MBP-100 network gateway.
For the latest information, support, firmware releases or product configuration
files, please visit http://www.iccdesigns.com
.
Before continuing, please take a moment to ensure that you have received all
materials shipped with your kit. These items are:
MBP-100 gateway
2 meter DB9-RJ45 RS232 port cable (part number 10425)
Documentation CD-ROM
MODBUS PLUS IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC