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IM-013 Rev D
July 2013
Enabling Modbus Communication (Step 7 continued)
Definitions:
Front Panel Escape Key
Front Panel Enter Key
Steps:
Escape to MAIN MENU.
1. Down Arrow to CONFIGURE, then ENTER key.
2. Down Arrow to SETPOINTS, then ENTER key.
3. Down Arrow to NETWORK, then ENTER key.
4. At Data Link = SCADA, ENTER key.
5. Down Arrow to BAUD RATE, then ENTER key.
6. Up/Down Arrow to set Baud Rate to 9600, the ENTER key.
7. Down Arrow to PARITY, the ENTER key.
8. Up/Down Arrow to set Parity to NONE, then ENTER key.
9. Down Arrow to SLAVE ADDRESS, then ENTER key.
10. Up/Down Arrow to set Slave Address to 1, then ENTER key. (Note: if multiple engines are involved, then each
must have a different slave address.)
11. Down Arrow to ENABLE STATUS, then ENTER key.
12. Up/Down Arrow to set ENABLED, then ENTER key.
13. ESCAPE key multiple times to return to main menu.
The EMCP 4 has a timeout option in which it can go into low power mode. In this case, Modbus support ceases. Be sure
the EMCP is set up with the low power setting (sleep mode) OFF. This is done under
CONFIGURE/SETPOINTS/OTHER…Reduced Power mode DISABLE.
If you have any questions, please call OmniMetrix Tech Support at 770-209-0012 or email at
[email protected].
