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6.2.1.3
Timeout (ms)
Timeout is set to 2000ms and can be changed freely. This parameter controls the length that
the master port will wait for an answer from the meter before it considers no answer.
6.2.1.4
Reconnect (s)
This parameter has no function when using serial communication.
6.2.1.5
Protocol
The protocol is set to M-Bus.
6.2.1.6
Configuration File
The configuration file is used to connect M-Bus data with OPC item. This is necessary when
using M-Bus ASCII or Modbus on the slave ports. If the configuration information is needed for
the master port you can add the current
configuration file in the field ”Configuration File”. The
configuration file is created with help from the PiiGAB Explorer.
6.2.2
Type UDP or TCP
If UDP or TCP is chosen for the master port the following parameters will be eligible:
Table 6-3
Type
Remote IP/port
Timeout (ms)
Reconnect (s)
Protocol
UDP/TCP
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ xxxx
2000
1000
M-Bus
6.2.2.1
Remote IP-address and Port
With a specific IP-address and port number for Remote IP the traffic will be sent to the desired
address on the network. It can for example be an M-Bus master that you want to share meters
with.
6.2.2.2
Timeout (ms)
Timeout is set to 2000ms and can be changed freely. This parameter controls the length that
the master port will wait for an answer from the meter before it considers no answer.
6.2.2.3
Reconnect (s)
The Parameter Reconnect has a base setting of 120s and re-creates the connection if there is an
interruption in the communication via TCP or UDP communication.
6.2.2.4
Protocol
The protocol is set to M-Bus.
6.2.2.5
Configuration File
The configuration file is used to connect M-Bus data with OPC item. This is necessary when
using MbusASCII or Modbus on the slave ports. If the configuration information is needed for
the master por
t you can add the current configuration file in the field ”Configuration File”. The
configuration file is created with help from the PiiGAB Explorer.