
RIM-Protocol Converter User Guide - Version 1.0
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Table 3.5 Modbus Register Configuration Page Options
Option
Description
Bitflag
The proper bit flag to be used for this particular register.
Choose values from :00 to :15.
Modbus Word Order
Determines the way the register is read by the Protocol
Converter. Choose from Big-Endian (Left to Right) or Little-
Endian (Right to Left).
Gain
The gain value of the raw data being received. Set this
value only if necessary.
Offset
The offset value to the calculated reading for the register.
Set this value only if necessary.
Label
Designate a name (label) for the register being configured.
Labels can be up to 30 alphanumeric characters in length.
HTML Display
This option allows you to choose how the value is displayed on the
register page. Choose from Integer (whole number) or Float (a number
plus a decimal).
Threshold 1
Indicates the value that, when reached or exceeded, causes the Protocol
Converter to trigger an alarm. Specify if the alarm should occur when the
reading is less than (<), Equal to (=) or greater than (>) the specified
threshold value.
Threshold 2
Indicates the value that, when reached or exceeded, causes the Protocol
Converter to trigger an alarm. Specify if the alarm should occur when the
reading is less than (<), Equal to (=) or greater than (>) the specified
threshold value.
Alarm Delay
The amount of time, in seconds, that passes between the time an alarm
condition occurs and the time the Protocol Converter issues an alert.
The default value of 0 indicates no delay.
Offline Delay
The amount of time, in seconds, that elapses before the Protocol Converter
considers the register to be stalled or offline.
The default value of 0 indicates no delay.
Current Age
Indicates the amount of time, in seconds, since the Protocol Converter last
received an updated value.
Local Modbus Int Register
The Modbus Integer data (whole number) used by a master device polling
the Protocol Converter.
Local Modbus Float
Register
The Modbus Float data (number with decimal) used by a master device
polling the Protocol Converter