ES58 • EM58 MODBUS®
5.2 Configuring the encoder using the software tool by Lika Electronic
ES58 / EM58 series rotary encoders with MODBUS interface are supplied with a
software expressly developed by Lika Electronic in order to easily programme
and configure the devices. It allows the operator to set the working parameters
of the device and monitor whether the devices are running properly. The
program is supplied for free and can be installed in any PC fitted with a
Windows operating system (Windows XP or later). The name of the program
executable file is
MODBUS-RTU.EXE
, it is available for download through the
SOFTWARE link in the page of the website dedicated to the devices. The program
is designed to be installed simply by copying the executable file to the desired
location and
no installation process
is required. To launch the program just
double-click the file icon. To close the program press the
CLOSE
button at the
top right of the window.
NOTE
Please note that the program is designed to interface several encoder models
equipped with MODBUS interface. When you open the page of the interface,
before trying to establish the serial connection, it is necessary to select the
model of the connected encoder among the ones in the list.
NOTE
Before starting the program and establishing a communication with the device,
it is necessary to connect it to the personal computer. The interface of the
ES58 / EM58 series encoders is a serial RS-485 type, the standard of the serial
port in the personal computer (when the port is available) is the RS-232 type.
Therefore you must install an RS-232 to RS-485 converter, easily available in the
market. Should the personal computer not be equipped with a serial port (RS-
232 or RS-485), you must install a USB to RS-485 converter, easily available in
the market too. For complete information on the connection scheme and the
cable pinout refer to the instruction sheet provided with the converter.
On the ENCODER side the cable must be connected as described in the
“Electrical connections” section on page 20. Always be sure that RX wire in the
MODBUS ENCODER is connected up to TX wire in the PC and RX wire in the PC
is connected up to TX wire in the MODBUS ENCODER.
An optional kit fitted with RS-485/USB adapter for the communication between
the encoder and the PC is available for M12 output.
The order code is as follows:
•
KIT EM58 MB
M12 / USB adapter cable.
MAN ESx58x_EMx58x MB E 1.3
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