24
Hexadecimal
Address
Modbus Address Availability
00
Reserved for resetting the Power Patrol to Modbus mode with 9600 baud,
8 bit, 1 stop bit and no parity.
01-F7
Available for Modbus slave devices.
FF
Reserved for network wide broadcast.
The rotary switches can be used to configure the communication protocol
to BACnet or Modbus as well as changing the baud rate if unsure of the
current settings.
N/A
Reserved for communication protocol settings. The rotary switches can
be used to configure the communication protocol to BACnet or Modbus
as well as changing the baud rate if unsure of the current settings.
Table III-2: Modbus Hexadecimal/Decimal Address Availability
Installing the HeadStart Software and Communicating with the Power
Patrol Meter
The HeadStart software is designed to let you easily configure the Power Patrol for different current
transformers, check readings, and verify correct setup. HeadStart is compatible with Windows® 7 (32 or
64 bit), Windows® 8 Pro, Vista (32 or 64 bit), or XP.
Order flash drive with HeadStart software or download installer from
www.setra.com/powerpatrol
Browse to the USB flash drive folder and locate the HeadStartInstaller.exe program. If installer was
downloaded from website, unzip folder and executable program. Start the installer by double-clicking
HeadStartInstaller.exe
.
C
OMMUNICATION
S
ETUP
HeadStart can read information through a RS-485 isolated COM port, an Ethernet connection, or
through USB port. When the RS-485 connection is selected a base address is required (the base address
is the rotary switch settings). When the Ethernet connection is selected an IP address is required. The
screen display changes based on your connection selection. When USB connection is selected no other
address is necessary.
USB Connection
1)
Select
USB/RS-485(MSTP)
as your communication type.
2)
Select the
PC COM Port
from the drop-down list.
3)
Click Connect. Status box will show a connected status.