Operation
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3.10 Modbus/TCP
The SCT-40 Modbus/TCP works as a source in a Modbus/TCP network. The instrument features a Modbus/TCP port that
allows the exchange of weight and the main parameters with a Modbus/TCP leader. The RJ-45 port provides 10Base-T or
100Base-TX (auto-detect) and the following indicators:
Table 3-27. SCT-20MB LED Indicators
The instrument operates as follower in a Modbus/TCP network. Use port 502 for the communication.
3.10.1 Set IP Address Via Telnet
The instrument is configured with dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) as the default. the IP Address can be
automatically assigned by DHCP, or manually via Telnet.
To set the IP address via Telnet:
1. Type
telnet <ipaddress> 9999
and press
Enter
to confirm. The following displays:
Figure 3-7. Modbus/TCP Set up Screen
2. Enter
1
to manually configure IP Address, Default Gateway Address and Netmask.
3. Enter
S
to save.
Modbus/TCP commands and registers are the same as ModbusRTU protocol. For more information, see
RJ-45 Indicator
Description
Left LED Indicators
Off - No Link
Amber - 10 Mb/s
Green - 100 Mb/s
Right LED Inidcators
Off - no activity
Amber - half duplex
Green - Full duplex
Note
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