Quick Start Owner's manual

Atop Technologies, Inc.
1-port Modbus Gateway
MB5001C/MB5001C-Sis
Quick Start Guide
Version 1.1
Updated on Sept. 14, 2010
Overview
Modbus is an industry adopted communication protocol
based on RTU, ASCII, and TCP protocols for various
applications; these three protocols are commonly used by
hardware equipment in the industry, such as DCS, PLC,
HMI, power load measurement, various sensor and
measuring instruments. The Modbus Gateway is capable
of implementing the Modbus environment between
different hardware interfaces, thereby streamlining the
process of management and application. For detailed
information and operations of the product, please refer to
the product user’s manual in the Product CD.
Packaging Included
 Atop MB5001C or MB5001C-Sis Modbus Gateway
 Wall mount kits x 2
 Quick Start Guide with Product Warranty Card
 Product CD (User’s Manual and Utility Software)
Hardware Setup
The following figure shows the components on the panel of
including both MB5001C and MB5001C-Sis models.
*Reset Button:
Press Reset button continuously over 3 sec to reload the
device to the factory default settings.
LED Indications
The LEDs indicate the status of MB5001C.
Please see the front panel
Name Color Status Description
Off Ethernet Disconnected
Green
Blinking
Data is transmitting on
Ethernet for 100Mbps
LAN
Orange Blinking
Data is transmitting on
Ethernet for 10Mbps
Off
No data is transmitting on
COM port
COM Green
Blinking
Data is transmitting on COM
port
Off System is not ready or halt
On
Jumper JP1 Pin1 and Pin2
are shorted to disable
AP firmware running
RUN Red
Blinking
AP firmware is running
normally
Hardware Installation
Step 1: Connect MB5001C to power source using 5V DC
Jack or 9-30V DC 3-pin Terminal Block.
Step 2: Connect MB5001C to Ethernet network.
Step 3: Connect MB5001C’s serial port to a serial device.
UL Notice for Power supplier
All the series of MB5001C products series are intended to
be supplied by a Listed Power Unit marked with “LPS”,
“Limited Power Source” or “Class 2” and output rate
9-30VDC, 1A minimum. Otherwise, use the recommended
power supply in “Optional Accessories.