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8.7.2
Configure COM2
The XFC
G5
and XRC
G5
standard configurations come with COM2 configured as a spare port and set up
for generic serial communication.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This procedure assumes that the default generic serial communication
configuration is used. Additional configuration options which optimize support for specific ABB
products (for example, the XMV Interface application) are also available. For details about these
options, click
Help
from the Communications Setup tab screen and configure the port as required
by the external device.
Configure COM2:
Install the communication module for the required serial interface type (RS-232 or RS-485)
in the COMM2 slot on the XFC
G5
or XRC
G5
board.
Wire the communication equipment according to the type of serial interface required(see
section
.)
On the PCCU navigation tree, click
Communications
.
Figure 8-14: Spare - COM 2
On the Communication Setup screen, select
COM2:
Spare - COM2
.
In the Port description field, type a description for the port. Ensure that the port description
uniquely identifies the port.
From the Protocol menu, select the protocol required by the external device.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If the protocol selected is any of the MODBUS
®
options in the list, select the
appropriate register format (in the Modbus Format Settings fields).
Verify or configure the serial port settings to match the settings of the external device.
For RS-485 communication, position the onboard termination jumpers according to the
following table:
Table 8-5: RS-485 Termination on COMM2
Position of the device on the Bus
XFCG5 J12 XRC J10
Last or only unit
1-2
1-2
Intermediate
2-3
2-3
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