Hardy HI 3010 Filler/Dispenser Controller - Manual (Page 74)

HI-3000 Series 60
Operation and Installation
FIG. 180: HARDY MODBUS-LINK/WRITE
MULTIPLE REGISTERS/SENDING NEW VALUE
Step 13. Click on the Send button. A Response pop up
appears indicating that the Response from the HI
3000 module was received. (See Fig. 181)
FIG. 181: RESPONSE OK POP UP
• Click on OK.
Step 14. In the event you get an error message, check the
following:
• Function Not Supported - Does not allow
you to use the selected function. Use a dif-
ferent function.
• Address Error - Wrong IP address of the
register you want to send the data. Get and
enter the correct IP address Your can get
the correct IP address from your Network
Administrator.
• Byte Count Error - The Byte count is
incorrect. Enter the correct byte count.
• Value Error - The Value entered does not
match the variable type. Enter the correct a
value that is equal to or less than the vari-
able type.
• Request Error - Your want to Read and
you select Write. Make sure you select the
correct Request Error.
Step 15. Go to the Mapping Display of your HI 3000 mod-
ule. The value “999.0000” appears in the HFO -
Float Variables, word 4. (See Fig. 182)
FIG. 182: MAPPING DISPLAY WITH VALUE
“999.0000” RECEIVED FROM THE HARDY
MODBUS-LINK CLIENT
Step 16. This verifies that you have two way communication
between the Client (Hardy Modbus-Link) and the
Server (HI 3000 Module). You are now able to
Write and Read values from/to the HI 3000 Instru-
ment.
NOTE: For more examples please check the Documenta-
tion CD you received with your instrument. You
will find tutorials in the ModBus/Tutorials folder.
Step 17. For information about setting up communication
from your Modbus Client please refer to the docu-
mentation that came with your Client.
Step 18. If you want more Mapping information for your HI
3000 instrument, consult the Service Manual for the
module you purchased.
Using MODBUS with Excel
®
MODBUS can connect to an Excel spreadsheet for monitor-
ing. If you have Excel installed on your computer, just do the
following:
Step 1. Open the 3600 modbus.xls file in the MODBUS
folder on the Documentation CD that came with
your HI 3000 Series instrument.
Step 2. Click on the Enable Macros button.
Step 3. Click on the Start Modbus button.
Step 4. If you have lost your CD, From your Machine
Monitor Home Page, Click on the HI 3000 Series
Online Support.
Step 5. Click on Support.
Step 6. Click on Sample Programs.
Step 7. Download the 3600 modbus.xls file to your com-
puter.
OPC Network Setup
OLE for Process Control (OPC) enables an HI 3000 module
to communicate with any device that supports OLE/COM.
The architecture is designed to utilize the Microsoft distrib-
uted OLE technology (DCOM) to facilitate clients interfac-
ing to remote servers. (See Fig. 183)