
Data Pro
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Operation Manual
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8.1 Modbus Devices Tab
The Modbus devices tab give an overview of all connected devices along
.
Figure 17
– Modbus Devices Tab
8.1.1
Name
The name of a Modbus device must be unique and cannot contain spaces. The name of the device is
used as the file name for the data collected and for referencing in other parts of the program.
8.1.2
COM
COM will show where the device is connected it will show either the com port number or TCP.
8.1.3
Baud/IP
If the device is a serial type device, this field will show the baud rate. If the device is a TCP/IP device it
will show the IP address for that device.
8.1.4
M/S
This field indicates how the device
is being used. If it is set to “S” (slave) then the Data Pro will actively
poll that device if a Modbus map is set. If it i
s set to “M” (master)then the Data Pro will be listening for
requests.
8.1.5
ADDR
This field displays the Modbus slave address that the Data Pro will use to communicate with an
attached device.
8.1.6
Unit_ID
This field displays the address, which an external master uses to poll/command the attached device.