Rockwell Automation 2711 MODBUS COMMUNICATIONS FOR PANELVIEW TERMINALS - Manual (Page 12)

Publication 2711-6.9 - March 2000
12 Modbus Communications for PanelView Terminals
Configuring Modbus Communications
Modbus communication parameters are accessed from the Terminal Setup dialog.
To open the Terminal Setup dialog, choose Terminal Setup from the
PanelBuilder32 Application menu.
1. Click the Comms. Setup button from the Terminal Setup dialog.
2. Under Network Devices, edit the following parameters:
Specify: To:
Node Name Either select a previously defined network node name or
enter a new name of up to 32 characters. The name is
validated when you click the OK to make sure it has not
been previously assigned to another PanelView in the
same project.
Node Address Select the address (1 to 255) of the slave device on the
Modbus link. This address is associated with the network
device selected in the Name field (above). Each node on
the network should be assigned a unique address.
Type Select Modbus as the type. You cannot create or modify
the configuration of a device with a Type defined as Other
(not Modbus).
If Modem Handshaking is selected
If RS232, RS422, or RS422 Port Configuration is selected