Lantronix Device Server MSS 485 Installation Manual - 2 - Installation

Installation

MSS485 Components 

2 - 1

2 - Installation

This chapter covers the installation of the MSS in an Ethernet network 

and the attachment of RS-485 devices and a serial console. Basic 

knowledge of networking installation is assumed. Read this section 

completely before continuing.

2.1 MSS485 Components

The MSS485 front panel has a screw terminal block and an RJ45 port for 

an RS-485 serial connection, as well as an RS-232 DB9 console port. 

Figure 2-1:  

MSS485 Front Panel

The screw terminal block and RJ45 connector are wired in parallel. Only 

one of these ports can be used at a time.

The MSS485 rear panel has an RJ45 Ethernet connector, a reset button, 

and a power connector.

Figure 2-2:  

MSS485 Rear Panel

Console

DB9 Console Port

Screw Terminal Block

RJ45 Port

(RS-485)

(RS-485)

(RS-232)

10BaseT

6V DC

Reset

Power Connector

Reset Button

RJ45 Ethernet Port