ILX34-MBS
User Manual
Configuration
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
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Master Configuration
The following parameters must be set to use the module as a Master.
Parameter
Description
Type
Set
to “0” for Master
Timeout
Timeout in centiseconds. The time that the master waits for a
response from the Slave. Value must be greater than 0.
The following example shows the module configured as a
Master, 19200 baud, 8N1 (8
Data bits, No Parity, and 1 Stop Bit) Framing, RTU mode with a three second timeout
.
Slave Configuration
The following parameters must be set to use the module as a Slave.
Parameter
Description
Type
Set
to “1” for Slave.
Slave ID
1 to 255. Set this to the desired Slave ID that the Master is attempting
to access.
The ‘Count’ parameters determine that maximum address that the Master can access for
the ILX34-MBS. The default values represent the max addresses allowed for the
provided Add-On instruction. Valid ranges are: 00001 to 00576, 10001 to 10576, 30001
to 30501 and 40001 to 40501.
Coldboot Bit
- If parameters change after initial configuration, use the Coldboot bit to
initiate the changes.
