3.6
Adding a device to communication network
Before setting the parameters, it is necessary to configure the transmitter project in PDM.
1. Add the device to SIMATIC Modbus network:
– Select File → New
Type in a project name, for example
FC commissioning.
– Go to View and select Process Device Network view.
– Right-click on the typed in
Project name and select Insert New Object → Networks.
– Right-click on Networks and Insert New Object → Communication Network.
– Click on Assign Device Type and select Modbus Network.
Click OK two times. Your PC is now added to the Modbus Network.
– Right-click Modbus Network and select Insert New Object → Object.
– Click on Assign Device Type, and select Devices → Modbus → Sensors → Flow → Coriolis
→ SIEMENS AG → SITRANS FC
Click OK two times.
Figure 3-2
Assigning Modbus device to network
2. Set up the communication parameters for SIMATIC Modbus network:
– Select Networks → My computer, right-click on COM Port Interface and select Object
Properties.
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3.6 Adding a device to communication network
FCT030 Modbus (From firmware 4.0)
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