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Configuring HMI
To enter the configuration menu (
), press the bottom two buttons simultaneously on the HMI
faceplate. In this menu screen, you may adjust Communication and Advanced Options, check Status, and
About information.
Figure 33 - Configuration Menu
Communication
Under the communication menu, the user may adjust the following settings:
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Modbus Address
- Default is 55 for the first HMI. For every additional HMI, increase the address by
one. For example, if a second HMI is used, the Modbus Address should be 56. For a third HMI, the
Modbus Address should be 57.
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Baud
- The baud rate address is 115200.
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Parity
- Do not adjust this setting. The default setting should always be set to ‘EVEN.’
Advanced Options
Under advanced options, the user may adjust the following settings:
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Contrast
- The user may adjust the setting from 0 to 10. Setting the contrast to 0 is the lowest setting
available, and 10 is the highest contrast setting available. The factory default contrast setting is 5.
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Audio
Enable
- User may set the audio to off.
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Dimming Enable
- Default is set to Off. If set to On, the ‘HMI Dimming Timer’ option will be available.
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Set Time
- The user may adjust dimming setting from 10-60 seconds. The default time is 30 seconds.
Status
User may monitor board temperature status, Uptime (how long the board has been active since last
restart), HW RH (HMI hardware humidity sensor), HW Temp (HMI hardware temperature sensor).
About
User may view SCADA Board Software Version, Modbus Address (assigned to HMI), Baud (115200).
MENU
ENTER
Communication
Advanced Options
Status
UP
DOWN
Configuration
