Modbus Plus PCIe-85 Interface Adapter User Guide

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 Table of Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About the Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 1 The PCIe-85 Adapter and Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . 11
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Configuring the PCIe-85 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 2 Adding or Deleting Active Nodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adding or Deleting Active Nodes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 3 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.1 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing the PCIe-85 Device Driver Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.2 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing the PCIe-85 Interface Adapter Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 4 Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 5 MBX Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
MBX Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 6 Labeling the Modbus Plus Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Labeling the Modbus Plus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Appendices ......................................... 33
Appendix A Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Index ......................................... 37

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Important Information

NOTICE
Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device
before trying to install, operate, service, or maintain it. The following special messages may appear
throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention
to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.

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PLEASE NOTE
Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified
personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of
the use of this material.
A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation
of electrical equipment and its installation, and has received safety training to recognize and avoid
the hazards involved.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Do not use this product on machinery lacking effective point-of-operation guarding. Lack of
effective point-of-operation guarding on a machine can result in serious injury to the operator of
that machine.

WARNING
UNGUARDED EQUIPMENT
 Do not use this software and related automation equipment on equipment which does not have
point-of-operation protection.
 Do not reach into machinery during operation.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.

This automation equipment and related software is used to control a variety of industrial processes.
The type or model of automation equipment suitable for each application will vary depending on
factors such as the control function required, degree of protection required, production methods,
unusual conditions, government regulations, etc. In some applications, more than one processor
may be required, as when backup redundancy is needed.
Only you, the user, machine builder or system integrator can be aware of all the conditions and
factors present during setup, operation, and maintenance of the machine and, therefore, can
determine the automation equipment and the related safeties and interlocks which can be properly
used. When selecting automation and control equipment and related software for a particular
application, you should refer to the applicable local and national standards and regulations. The
National Safety Council's Accident Prevention Manual (nationally recognized in the United States
of America) also provides much useful information.
In some applications, such as packaging machinery, additional operator protection such as point-
of-operation guarding must be provided. This is necessary if the operator's hands and other parts
of the body are free to enter the pinch points or other hazardous areas and serious injury can occur.
Software products alone cannot protect an operator from injury. For this reason the software
cannot be substituted for or take the place of point-of-operation protection.

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 Ensure that appropriate safeties and mechanical/electrical interlocks related to point-of-operation
protection have been installed and are operational before placing the equipment into service. All
interlocks and safeties related to point-of-operation protection must be coordinated with the related
automation equipment and software programming.
NOTE: Coordination of safeties and mechanical/electrical interlocks for point-of-operation
protection is outside the scope of the Function Block Library, System User Guide, or other
implementation referenced in this documentation.

START-UP AND TEST

Before using electrical control and automation equipment for regular operation after installation,
the system should be given a start-up test by qualified personnel to verify correct operation of the
equipment. It is important that arrangements for such a check be made and that enough time is
allowed to perform complete and satisfactory testing.

CAUTION
EQUIPMENT OPERATION HAZARD
 Verify that all installation and set up procedures have been completed.
 Before operational tests are performed, remove all blocks or other temporary holding means
used for shipment from all component devices.
 Remove tools, meters, and debris from equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

Follow all start-up tests recommended in the equipment documentation. Store all equipment
documentation for future references.
Software testing must be done in both simulated and real environments.
Verify that the completed system is free from all short circuits and temporary grounds that are not
installed according to local regulations (according to the National Electrical Code in the U.S.A, for
instance). If high-potential voltage testing is necessary, follow recommendations in equipment
documentation to prevent accidental equipment damage.
Before energizing equipment:
 Remove tools, meters, and debris from equipment.
 Close the equipment enclosure door.
 Remove all temporary grounds from incoming power lines.
 Perform all start-up tests recommended by the manufacturer.

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OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
The following precautions are from the NEMA Standards Publication ICS 7.1-1995 (English
version prevails):
 Regardless of the care exercised in the design and manufacture of equipment or in the selection
and ratings of components, there are hazards that can be encountered if such equipment is
improperly operated.
 It is sometimes possible to misadjust the equipment and thus produce unsatisfactory or unsafe
operation. Always use the manufacturer’s instructions as a guide for functional adjustments.
Personnel who have access to these adjustments should be familiar with the equipment
manufacturer’s instructions and the machinery used with the electrical equipment.
 Only those operational adjustments actually required by the operator should be accessible to
the operator. Access to other controls should be restricted to prevent unauthorized changes in
operating characteristics.

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 About the Book

At a Glance

Document Scope
This manual details the installation and configuration of the PCIe-85 Modbus Plus interface
adapter in Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, Server 2003, Server 2008 and Server 2012 environments.
Terms and Abbreviations Used
Numbers are written according to international practice as well as according to approved SI
(System International d’Unites) presentation; each thousand is separated by a space, along with
use of the decimal point, e.g., 12 345.67.

Related Documents
Click the Reference Number of the following documents to download them as PDF files from the
www.schneider-electric.com web site.

Title of Documentation Reference Number

Modbus Plus Network Planning and Installation Guide 31003525
Modbus Plus Network IBM Host-based Devices 31000770
User’s Guide
Modbus Plus Network I/O Servicing Guide 35012303

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PCIe-85 Adapter and Your Computer
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Chapter 1
The PCIe-85 Adapter and Your Computer

The PCIe-85 Adapter and Your Computer

Introduction
This chapter provides both general product and configuraton information for the PCIe-85 Modbus
Plus interface adapter.

What Is in This Chapter?

This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Product Overview 12
Configuring the PCIe-85 Adapter 14

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Product Overview

Please Note
Electrical equipment should be serviced only by qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed
by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this material. This document
is not intended as an instruction manual for untrained persons.
Before handling the PCIe-85 interface adapter, you should be familiar with methods for handling
circuit boards, including methods for anti-static protection. If you are unfamiliar with these
precautions, please contact Schneider Electric at http://www.schneider-electric.com to find
customer support closest to you.

Context
Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is a high-speed serial expansion bus standard
designed to replace the older PCI, PCI-X and AGP bus standards. PCIe has numerous
improvements over the older standards, including higher maximum system bus throughput, lower
I/O pin count and smaller physical footprint, better performance scaling for bus devices, a more
detailed error detection and reporting mechanism, and native hot-plug functionality.
PCIe specifications are maintained and developed by the PCI-SIG (PCI Special Interest Group), a
group of over 900 companies that also developed and maintain the conventional PCI
specifications.
The PCIe standard defines slots and connectors for multiple widths: x1, x4, x8, x12, x16 and x32,
representing the number of channels or lanes supported by the slot. PCIe slots are down-ward
compatible, such that a single lane PCI Express card (x1) can be inserted in a multi-lane slot (x4,
x8, etc.), and the initialization cycle auto-negotiates the highest mutually supported lane count.
Special pins on the slot are used to detect the size of the inserted card.
In computers with available PCI slots, Modbus Plus support may be provided using the PCI-85
Modbus Plus adapter. Increasingly, however, manufacturers are eliminating PCI slots from new
computers and replacing them with faster and less expensive PCI Express slots. The PCIe-85 is
designed to provide Modbus Plus support on these computers.

PCIe-85 Modbus Plus Interface Adapter

The PCIe-85 reference 416NHM30042A uses a combination of hardware and firmware to provide
a single- or dual-cable Modbus Plus interface to computers equipped with a PCI Express bus.
The PCIe-85 Modbus Plus interface adapter consist of a single board mounting in a single PCI
Express slot of an IBM PC or compatible personal computer that will accept full height cards.
It implements a single-lane (x1) PCI Express endpoint, compatible with revision 1.1 of the PCI
Express Card Electromechanical Specification and revision 1.1 of the PCI Ex-press Base
Specification. As a standard PCI Express single-lane (x1) card edge connector, it is inter-operable
with a PCI Express x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot. The connection to the host computer is via a standard
single-lane PCI Express connector.

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The Modbus Plus medium is a single, twisted shielded pair cable that supports up to 32 nodes
without repeaters or 64 nodes with repeaters. The external connection of the 416NHM30042A to
the Modbus Plus network is done via a pair of standard 9-pin D-Sub connectors mounted on the
external PCI Express bracket (labeled "MB+ A" and "MB+ B" on the bracket), allowing for
redundant cabling in dual channel mode. If communications is lost on one cable path, the other
continues normally. Both Modbus Plus ports use the pin configuration shown in the following
diagram.

Three LED indicators are visible through a cutout in the card mounting bracket. The LEDs provide
standard Modbus Plus communications status, along with two fault indicators for cable status when
dual cable configuration is selected.

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Configuring the PCIe-85 Adapter

Easy Configuration
The PCIe-85 interface adapter is supplied with the Modbus Plus driver suite CD-ROM.
NOTE: The adapter card is compatible with MBX Driver Suite, Version 8.1 or greater. Schneider
Electric recommends that you use the software package supplied with the adapter card.
On-board support of the plug and play standard allows easy configuration and operation in
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, Server 2003, Server 2008 and Server 2012 environments.
These drivers support many existing applications including:
 programming software such as Concept, Modsoft, ProWorx, and Unity
 Monitor Pro Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software
 MBX Suite for monitoring Modbus Plus networks
 MBX Demo
 MBX Driver Configuration
 MBX Backup Configuration
 MBPSTAT (32 bits OS support only)

 other third-party programming panel software and HMI software

Software Configuration
Before installing the PCIe-85 interface adapter in your PC, you must first install the Modbus Plus
device driver software on your hard disk.
The selection of single channel or dual channel mode is done from a jumper located in the middle
of the PCie-85 card. The jumper is labeled J9.
 Connecting pin 1 -2 sets the card to operate in a single cable mode.
 Connecting pin 2 -3 sets the card to operate in a dual cable mode.

The activation of single channel or dual channel mode can also be modified by software, from the
driver configuration.
NOTE: Single-channel mode only disables the ERR A and ERR B indicators on the PCIe-85 card.
It does not actually disable either port. Port B will still be functional, and the peer processor will still
report framing errors on the unused port if only one cable is connected. The end user should ignore
these errors.

Hardware Configuration
NOTE: Before installing the PCIe-85 interface adapter in your PC, you must first install the device
driver software.
The board is a PCI plug and play component. Check the position of the jumper prior to installation.
You can install the unit into an available PCI slot in your computer’s motherboard and connect the
network cable.

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Configuration Overview
The steps and graphic below are merely an overview. For detailed configuration instructions, see
the MBX driver help provided on the driver CD ROM.
Configuring the PCIe-85 Adapter.

Step Action
1 Install the drivers.
2 Shut down the PC and unplug the power cord.
3 Install the PCIe-85 card.
4 Plug in power cord and turn ON the PC.
5 Configure the PCIe cards Modbus Plus addresses and options.

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Note: Photos may not be exact representations of your adapters.

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NOTE: For further information about planning your Modbus Plus network system, refer to the
Modbus Plus Network Planning and Installation Guide (31003525).

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Adding or Deleting Active Nodes
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Chapter 2
Adding or Deleting Active Nodes

Adding or Deleting Active Nodes

Adding or Deleting Active Nodes

Replacing a Modbus Plus Node

NOTE: Adding and removing nodes to or from an operating Modbus Plus network will temporarily
affect network activity. For more information, refer to the Modbus Plus Network Planning and
Installation Guide (31003525).
If you are replacing a node on an active Modbus Plus network, you can disconnect and reconnect
that device’s local drop cable without powering down the devices connected to other nodes on the
network. The network protocol will bypass the removed device and include it when it is
reconnected.

Disconnecting a Modbus Plus Node

If you disconnect a node device from the network, it is not necessary to terminate its local drop
connector. The connector should be left open electrically. Cover the cable connector pins to
prevent damage, short circuit, and contamination.

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Installation
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Chapter 3
Installation

Installation

Introduction
The information in this chapter describes how to install the device driver software and the interface
adapter hardware.

What Is in This Chapter?

This chapter contains the following sections:
Section Topic Page
3.1 Software 22
3.2 Hardware 23

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Section 3.1
Software

Software

Installing the PCIe-85 Device Driver Software

MBX Driver Suite Installation

NOTE: Before installing the PCIe-85 interface adapter in your PC, you must first install the device
driver software.

Step Action
1 Insert the CD-ROM labeled Modbus Plus Driver Suite into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will auto-
start. If not, click Start | Run | D:\Setup.exe (where D:\ is your CDROM drive).
2 Follow the prompts to complete the installation. The installer will detect the 32-bit or 64-bit
operating system and automatically install the correct version of the software.
3 Reboot the system if prompted.

Once the device driver software is installed, please refer to the PCIe-85 specific sections of the
MBX driver help for all software related information.

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Section 3.2
Hardware

Hardware

Installing the PCIe-85 Interface Adapter Hardware

Installing a PCIe-85 Adapter

NOTE: Before installing the PCIe-85 interface adapter in your PC, you must first install the device
driver software.
NOTE: Ensure that computer power is off and the power cord is not plugged into the power source
before installing the adapter.
Follow the steps below to install the PCIe-85 interface adapter and connect the cable(s).

Step Action
1 Set the computer power switch to OFF, and unplug its power cable from the power
source.
2 Remove the computer cover. Retain the screws and other hardware for
reassembly.
3 Locate an unused PCIe expansion slot on the computer motherboard. Remove the
screw/clip securing the blank faceplate for this slot position and remove the
faceplate.
Retain the screws and other hardware for re-assembly.
4 Set the single/dual cable mode jumper to the desired setting
5 Insert the PCIe-85 interface adapter into the expansion slot connector. Ensure that
the adapter is firmly seated in the connector.
6 Install the screw/clip to secure the board’s faceplate to the computer frame.
Note that this screw/clip is required for proper grounding of the board.
7 Reinstall the computer cover.
8 Note: Make sure you selected an unused Modbus Plus node address before you
connect the network cable(s).
Plug the Modbus Plus network cable connector(s) into the board’s connector(s). If
you have a dual-cable network, your two cables should be labeled A and B.
Ensure that you connect the cables into the proper connectors, as follows.
 A is on the bottom
 B is on the top

9 Reconnect the computer power cable and power up the computer. Verify normal
operation with the board installed.

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Status Indicators
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Status Indicators

Status Indicators

Status Indicators

PCIe-85 Adapter LEDs

The PCIe-85 includes three (3) LED indicators, which are visible through a cutout in the PCIe-85
bracket. These indicators represents the current status of the Modbus Plus connection:
 Two red indicators, labeled ERR A and ERR B on the bracket, identify faults on the two Modbus
Plus cable connections, as follows:
 If a red indicator blinks momentarily, it indicates that a message error was detected on the
cable path.
 A steady ON state indicates a hard fault either in the cable or in a node device connected to
the cable. If you have only one cable plugged in while in Dual Channel mode, the red
indicator will light steadily on the channel without a cable connected.
NOTE: The red indicators will only be active in dual-channel mode. In single-channel mode
the red indicators will be OFF.
 A green indicator, labeled ACT on the bracket, will show the overall Modbus Plus
communication status of the node, as follows:
Modbus Plus communication status:

Green LED Pattern Description

Off The node is either not powered or is in RESET.
Six flashes per second Normal operating state for each node. The node is
successfully receiving and passing the token. All
nodes on a healthy network flash this pattern.
One flash per second This node is off-line just after power-up/RESET or
after exiting four-flashes/second mode. In this state,
the node monitors the network and builds a table of
active nodes and token holding nodes. After being
in this state for five seconds, the node attempts to
go to its normal operating state (indicated by six
flashes/second).
Two flashes, then OFF for two seconds The node hears the token being passed among the
other nodes, but it never receives the token itself.
Check the network for an open circuit or defective
termination.

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Green LED Pattern Description

Three flashes, then OFF for 1.7 The node is not hearing token passing among the
seconds other nodes. It periodically claims the token but
cannot find another node to which to pass it. Check
the network for an open circuit or defective
termination.
Four flashes, then OFF for 1.4 seconds The node has heard a valid message from a node
using a network address identical to its own
address. The node remains in this state for as long
as it continues to hear the duplicate address. If the
duplicate address is not heard for five seconds, the
node changes to one flash/second mode, then
changes to six flashes/second in normal operation.

NOTE: Status indicators are described only after successful boot-up of the host machine.
The two connectors (shown in the following figure) allow for redundant cabling. If one cable is
severed, the other cable allows the continued functionality of the Modbus Plus node.

1 Bracket
2 Status indicators
3 Modbus Plus connectors
4 Modbus Plus chipset
5 Diagnostic indicators
6 Reset button
7 JTAG programming port
8 Serial port
9 PCIe x1 edge connector
10 FPGA

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11 Level shifters

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Chapter 5
MBX Suite

MBX Suite

MBX Suite

Overview
MBX Suite provides the following programs to configure and monitor your Modbus Plus network.
 MBX Demo
 MBX Driver Configuration
 MBX Backup Configuration
 MBPSTAT (32 bits OS support only)

You may also use your Network Diagnostic Utility Program, MBPSTAT.EXE, to diagnose
suspected faults. This utility is supplied on the distribution disk with your controller. A full
description of how to run your MBPSTAT program appears in Appendix D of Modbus Plus Network
IBM Host Based Device’s User’s Guide (890USE10200).

MBPSTAT

The following table shows how your MBPSTAT screen messages correspond to the indicator
patterns.

Peer Status Indicator Pattern

Normal Link Operation Six flashes per second
Monitor Link Operation One flash per second
Never Receiving Token Two flashes, then OFF for two seconds
Sole Station Three flashes, then OFF for 1.7 seconds
Duplicate Station Four flashes, then OFF for 1.4 seconds

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The following figure shows the MBPSTAT screen (option 10).

MBX SDK Developer’s Guide

Schneider offers a separate product, MBX SDK Developer’s Guide for Host Interface Adapters
(890USE16100), which consists of header files, C libraries, and example programs. You can
compile and link these components to your applications program using the C-compiler, Microsoft
Visual Studio (4.2 or higher). (MBX SDK is part number SW-LNET-SDK, which can be purchased
separately.)

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Chapter 6
Labeling the Modbus Plus Ports

Labeling the Modbus Plus Ports

Labeling the Modbus Plus Ports

Labeling
Two sets of labels are provided with the PCIe-85 interface adapter to identify the Modbus Plus
network and node address. One label should be attached to the computer when you complete the
connection to the network. The other label is a spare.
Enter the Modbus Plus network number and node address that you have assigned to the PCI-85
interface adapter on the label. Place the label so it can easily be seen on the PC.
The following figure shows an example of the completed label.

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Specifications
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Appendix A
Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Physical

Physical
Name Modbus Plus PCIe bus adapter with plug and play capability
Part Number 416NHM30042A
Size 4.376 inches (111.15 mm) in height by 6.600 inches (167.65 mm)
in length

Mechanical and Electrical

Mechanical and Electrical

Shock (Non-operating 3 shocks/axis) 30g, 11ms (IEC 68-2-27)
Free Fall (Unpackaged) 1 meter (IEC 68-2-32)
Vibration Operating 10-57 Hz 0.07mmDA, 57-150 Hz 1g (IEC 68-
2-6)
Voltage 3.3 V and 12 V
Current Consumption, 3.3 V 250 mA
Current Consumption, 12 V 350 mA

Environmental
The following table lists environmental specifications for the PCIe-85 adapter.

Environmental
Altitude 6,561 ft. (2000m) (MIL-STD-810)
Storage Temperature +85 degrees C, -40 degrees C
Operating Temperature 0 degrees C, +60 degrees C
Humidity (Non-operating/Operating) 93% RH @ 60 degrees C Non-Condensing

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Index
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Index

A S
adapter software configuration, 14
plug and play, 14 overview, 15
status indicators, 25

C
C libraries, 30 W
C-compiler, 30 Windows environments, 14

H
hardware configuration
plug and play, 14
hardware installation, 23
header files, 30

L
label
network and node address, 31

M
MBPSTAT, 29
MBX Suite, 29, 29
Microsoft Visual Studio, 30

N
network monitoring program, 29, 29, 29
MBPSTAT, 29
node
add, 19
delete, 19

P
plug and play, 14, 14

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