Proline Promass 500 Modbus RS485
Commissioning
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4.3.1
Via service interface (CDI-RJ45)
Preparing the measuring device
Proline 500 – digital
1. Loosen the 4 fixing screws on the housing cover.
2. Open the housing cover.
3. The location of the connection socket depends on the measuring device and the
communication protocol:
Connect the computer to the RJ45 connector via the standard Ethernet connecting
Proline 500
1. Depending on the housing version:
Release the securing clamp or securing screw of the housing cover.
2. Depending on the housing version:
Unscrew or open the housing cover.
3. The location of the connection socket depends on the measuring device and the
communication protocol:
Connect the computer to the RJ45 connector via the standard Ethernet connecting
Configuring the Internet protocol of the computer
The following information refers to the default Ethernet settings of the device.
IP address of the device: 192.168.1.212 (factory setting)
NOTICE
Risk of electric shock! Components carry dangerous voltages!
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Never open the measuring device while it is connected to the supply voltage.
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The information and safety instructions in the Operating Instructions pertaining to the
measuring device must always be observed → 4.
1. Switch on the measuring device.
2. Connect to the computer using a cable → 8.
3. If a 2nd network card is not used, close all the applications on the notebook.
Applications requiring Internet or a network, such as e-mail, SAP applications,
Internet or Windows Explorer.
4. Close any open Internet browsers.
5. Configure the properties of the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) as defined in the table:
IP address
192.168.1.XXX; for XXX all numerical sequences except: 0, 212 and 255 → e.g.
192.168.1.213
Subnet mask
255.255.255.0
Default gateway
192.168.1.212 or leave cells empty
