Balluf BIS M-41 Series, Technical Description Manual

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CONFIGURATION METHODS
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4 CONFIGURATION METHODS
There are several configuration methods available for your compact processor depending on
the interface type and application:
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Configuration Tag
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Configuration Tools: Balluff Dashboard™and C-Macro Builder™
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Command Protocol
4.1 CONFIGURATION TAG
A configuration tag is included with your BIS M-41_ compact processor. This can be used to
reset all BIS M-41_ compact processors to their factory default configuration settings.
For Subnet16™ models (BIS M-41_ RS485 models), this tag can also be used to set the
Node ID of each compact processor in the network.
Figure 20 - BIS M-41_ Configuration Tag
4.1.1 Node ID Configuration Using Configuration Tags
Only BIS M-41_-067-001-04-S92 compact processors can be connected to a Gateway’s
Subnet network and each must be assigned a unique Node ID value between 1 and 16.
When an RFID compact processor is connected to the Gateway’s Subnet network, the
Gateway will query the new compact processor to obtain certain configuration values
(specifically the Node ID number). If the Gateway does not detect a Node ID conflict, it will
“allow” the RFID compact processor onto the Subnet network.
By using the
BIS M Series Configuration Tag that is included with each RS485-based
Balluff BIS M-41_ RFID Compact processor, the Node ID value can be dynamically assigned
by the Gateway or can be manually assigned by the user.
For the Gateway to dynamically assign a Node ID value to a compact processor, the
compact processor must first be initialized with the Node ID value of zero. This is the
equivalent of having no Node ID assigned.