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4 Configuring the BlueConnect Modules with the Program Modbus Tool.exe
This chapter describes the operation of the BlueConnect configuration program Modbus Tool.exe of
GO Systemelektronik with the article number 420 6500 in
software version 1.07
. For example, you can use it
(depending on the type of module and sensor) to read out sensor information, assign a Modbus address,
calibrate the sensor and display measurement values.
On older Sensor and Bus Modules without slide switches, the Modbus (RS485) and the CAN bus can be
terminated.
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The
configuration of the Bus Module
is done automatically. The exception here are older bus
modules, see
4.11 Configuring Older Bus Modules
.
The
configuration of the Bus Module Turbidity flow through
is done at the BlueBox and is not
described here.
The calibration of the Sensor Modules can also be done via the menu operation on the BlueBox
and with the BlueBox PC Software.
The calibration of the Current Modules can also be done via the menu operation on the BlueBox
and with the BlueBox PC Software.
The
configuration of the RS232 Module
is done via DIP switches.
see
3.2 Cable Connections, Switch Positions and LEDs
there
RS232 Modul
Decimal separator is the comma.
The program is executable under Windows 7 and newer. An Installation is not necessary, the program starts
when Modbus Tool.exe is called up.
The program automatically detects the connected modules with their sensors.
Modbus Tool.exe is included with every BlueConnect Module.
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In the program windows, the internal designations of the modules are used:
•
|
pH + Temp. = BlueConnect pH | ISE + Temp. = BlueConnect ISE |
| ORP + Temp. = BlueConnect Redox |
•
| Oxygen = BlueConnect O2 | Conductivity = Conductivity | Oil in Water = BlueTrace Oil in Water |
| Turbidity = BlueTrace Turbidity |
•
| Current Input Module = BlueConnect Current In | Current Output Module = BlueConnect Current Out |
4.1 Preparation
In order for your PC to communicate with a Modbus sensor,
you need a
converter from RS485 to USB
and
driver software
.
As an example, here is the Modbus USB
3
converter of GO Sys-
temelektronik (Article No. 486 S810) with the driver software
at:
https://ftdichip.com/drivers/d2xx-drivers there „D2XX Drivers“
The driver software creates a virtual COM Port in the Windows
system – in this example "USB Serial Port (COM
n
)".
Converter Slot X1
connected with
BlueConnect Module Slot X3
In case of communication problems:
•
Check the earthing of the converter.
•
Install the latest driver software.
Board of the converter module
Opening the converter housing: see
3.1 Opening the Module Housing
1
see also
3.2 Cable Connections, Switch Positions and LEDs
there
Notes on termination of older BlueConnect Modules
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If not, contact GO Systemelektronik.
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USB 2.0 and newer
Earth the converter.
