Operation
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Modline 5
Digital Communications operation and commands.
5.8.1
CLCK – Communications Lock
Communications Lock provides for the configuration of the Modline 5 RS-485 Communications.
Communication can be configured to allow selection and adjustment of functions in Read and Write (R
/ W) operation, or in Read Only (R / O) operation. Read Only operation does not allow external RS-485
devices to change settings in the Sensor.
R / O operation still allows the unit to respond to the RS485 AC Automatic Calibrate
Command to initiate a check (CHK) and the PR Peak Picker Reset Command to perform a
reset.
5.8.2
ADDR – Sets the Sensor Address
The Unit Address is a one digit number or single letter code. It ranges from a single numeric
0 to 9
to an
upper case A to Z. The Address factory-default setting is 0 (zero).
5.8.3
BRAT – Baud Rate
The Sensor Baud Rate must match that of the other RS-485 device. Four baud rates are supported: 9600,
19200, 38400, and 57600 bits of information per second (Baud). The factory setting is 57.6K Baud.
5.8.4
LASR –Laser Operation (Sensor Firmware Versions 1.08 and Higher)
Selects Sensor Rear Panel or RS485 operation only or remote switch operation using the I IN or PkHd
functions. See Section 5.11
RS485 Communication
Navigate from TEMP with
&
▲▼
to COMM then use
&
▲▼
to ADDR or BRAT or CLCK
Press ENT
to save and return to TEMP display after each function.
Display
Instructions
Display and Limits
CLCK
Press ENT to view Communications LOCK.
Use Up / Down Arrows to select R / O (Read Only)
or R / W (Read and Write) operation.
R / O or R / W
ADDR
Press ENT to view Sensor Address.
Use Up / Down Arrows to set to one of thirty-six addresses.
0 to 9 and A to Z
BRAT
Press ENT to view baud rate.
Use Up / Down Arrows to select 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K or 57.6K Baud.
9600 or 19.2K or 38.4K or 57.6K
LASR
Press ENT to view Laser operation Selection.
Use Up / Down Arrows to select
PANL or I IN or SWIT
5.9
HEAD – Setup of Sensor Operating Functions
The HEAD menus and functions set up the Modline 5 Sensor for process temperature measurement.
The initial setup should follow the order given below. It is useful to perform the setup while the Sensor
is sighted on the actual target, but not necessary. Preset of the function selections is possible and may