
Operating Instructions
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6.3 PC interface
With the DIN rail version, communication with a laptop or PC is performed either on the terminals via an
RS 485 or at the front via an RS 232 interface. The field housing version is connected to the terminals via an
RS 485 interface or at the front via USB.
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The
RS 485 connection
is attached to the transmitter in the field housing at the ModBus A (+)
and ModBus B (-) terminals On the DIN rail version, these connections are
nos. 12 and 11, accordingly.
RS 485 is a bus connection; the ModBus address and the baud rate can be set on the device. Upon
delivery, the communication parameters are set to:
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ModBus address 1
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Baud rate 9600, 8, E,1
An RS 485 to USB adapter can be purchased from SWR.
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For the
RS 232 connection
to the DIN rail version, a special cable and USB converter
are supplied.
USB
uses a standard USB-A-B cable.
RS 232 and USB are point-to-point connections which are not bus-compatible. The ModBus address
and baud rate for the front connections cannot be changed and are always:
•
ModBus address 1 (or the device answers to all addresses)
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Baud rate 9600, 8, E,1 - When connected to the PC for the first time, any interface drivers enclosed
with the transmitter must be installed.
After starting the software, the communication parameters must first be entered accordingly. These can
be found in the top left of the program window.
Communication is established by clicking on “Read device”. The acknowledgement message
“Parameter read in” is displayed. If an error message is displayed instead, check the
communication parameters and cable connections between the PC and the transmitter.