
2.2.2 Configure for Traditional Setup
This section will walk you through the traditional method of setting up the DXM Configuration Software and communicating
with a connected DXM device. Version 4 of the DXM Configuration Software supports multiple DXM device models, each of
which incorporates different features.
As of DXM Configuration Software v4.8.4, the Simple Setup procedure is only available with the DXM700, DXM1000, and
DXM1200 models.
As soon as a DXM model is connected to your computer, the software automatically detects the correct model and loads the
appropriate screens. You may also manually select which model of DXM you are configuring if you intend to create a
configuration file without connecting a device. This ensures that the interface and the configuration file use the correct
features.
Not all screens are available for all models. To change to another model of DXM, go to the
Select Mode
screen and use the
drop-down list to select another model. If the active configuration is incompatible with the selected model, you will be
prompted to either proceed and wipe out the active configuration or cancel the model change and preserve the configuration.
Figure 10. Traditional Setup opening screen
Connect via USB or Ethernet. If connecting via Ethernet, set network parameters through the DXM LCD menu in the
System
Cfg
>
Ethernet
menu. Network parameters can also be set within the DXM Configuration Software. Setting parameters on
the LCD menu overrides the parameters stored in the configuration file. To use the network parameters in the configuration
file, reset the network parameters on the DXM LCD menu.
Banner recommends disconnecting the COMM port through the
Device
menu before turning off power or disconnecting the
USB cable. Use
Device
>
Reboot
to restart the DXM if needed; the tool automatically disconnects the COMM port, then
reconnect it again.
Tip:
If connection attempts are failing (Application Status Icon in the footer of the tool is Red), close the
DXM Configuration Software and disconnect the USB cable from the computer. Reconnect the cable,
launch the software, and attempt connecting again.
If you cannot connect to your DXM Controller, refer to for more information.
Important:
Any model of DXM may connect to the DXM Configuration Software regardless of which device
model is selected in the tool. Compatibility is checked before configuration files are uploaded to the device.
Configuration Example: Reading Registers on a Modbus Slave Device
The local registers are the main global pool of registers that are defined by the user to store data within the DXM. The local
registers are listed on the
Local Registers
>
Local Registers in Use
screen.
The bottom status bar displays the communications status, application status, and the DXM Configuration Software version.
In this short example, we will configure the DXM to read six registers on an external Modbus Slave device and save the data
into the local registers.
Important:
The software only loads a file to the DXM. Internal parameter settings that are changed in the
tool but not saved to the file will not be sent to the device.
Modify Multiple Registers
Modify a range of registers from the
Local Registers
>
Local Registers in Use
>
Modify Multiple Registers
screen.
Select which parameter fields to modify. Most parameters have three selections.
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