GE P485, Instruction Manual

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4–10 P485 MODBUS TO PROFIBUS CONVERTER – USER GUIDE
SOFTWARE OVERVIEW
NAVIGATION WINDOW The navigation window in EnerVista P485/D485 Setup is the main tool for selecting the
different levels of the configuration. There are three main levels in the navigation window,
namely fieldbus, P485, and Modbus network.
Menu entries preceded by a plus symbol (+) contain more configuration parameters or
sub-menus. To gain access to these parameters, the entry must be expanded by clicking
the ‘+’ symbol.
By right-clicking entries in this window, a popup menu with functions related to this entry
will appear. The options in this popup menu is often also available in the menu bar.
PARAMETER WINDOW
The parameters available in this window is different depending on what is selected in the
navigation window. It consists of a grid with parameter names and, on the same row, a
field for editing.
The parameters can be displayed in two modes: alphabetic and categorized. Parameter
values are entered either using selection box or by entering a value. Values can be entered
either in decimal form (for example, 35) or in hexadecimal form (for example, 0x1A).
If a value is entered in decimal format, it will be converted automatically to the equivalent
hexadecimal value.
INFORMATION WINDOW In the right bottom corner of EnerVista P485/D485 Setup, below the parameter window,
lies the information window. It contains descriptions of currently marked parameter
instances.
Figure 4-4: Information window
CONFIGURATION LINE
INDICATOR
In the lower-right corner of the main window, two lights indicate if a connection has been
established between the PC running EnerVista P485/D485 Setup and P485. A green light
indicates that the connection is OK, and a red light indicates no connection.