Communications
The
Communications
screen is used to configure the networking options for ViewPoint (COM port,
Modbus address, etc.).
S
ETTING
S
ERIAL
C
OMMUNICATION
P
ARAMETERS
1)
Select the meter type.
2)
Select
RS-485
to gather information via a data logger or the ViewPoint software.
3)
Select
Modbus
or
BACnet
as your communication protocol.
When Modbus is selected as the communication protocol the Communications screen displays a
Modbus PC COM Port section for entering port information.
Enter a
Base Address
of the meter on the upper and lower address switches. Available
Modbus addresses range from 01 (hex 01) to 247 (hex F7) max. The 00 setting is used to
default the PowerScout communications mode to Modbus, 9600 baud, 8 bits no parity, and
1 stop bit.
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