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Configuration
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Repeat this process for each slave device you want to configure.
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If desired, use the Download XML link located in each device configuration box to save the
device configuration and copy it to another device. Use the Upload XML link to upload the
configuration to another device. See
“Save a Device Configuration (.xml) File” on page 63
“Load a Device Configuration (.xml) File” on page 64
Modbus Slave Address /
Unit Identifier
A numeric value that indicates the slave address for
Modbus communications.
Type an integer ranging from 1 to 254.
If Modbus communications will not be used, leave this
value at 0.
IP Address
Enter the IP address of the device being polled for Modbus
TCP, SNMP, or BACnet/IP slave data.
Device Name
Enter a descriptive label to identify the slave device you are
polling. This label can contain up to 30 characters.
Modbus Bulk Poll Enabled,
Start Reg & Num Regs
If you’re using Modbus and would like to poll multiple
registers at one time, check this box.
Start Reg: The number of the register where bulk polling
begins.
Num Reg: The number of registers that are polled in the
bulk polling event.
SNMP Community
This value defines the community/string used to obtain
data. This value is alphanumeric and MUST match the
comm string in the slave unit - for example, public or
rletech.
BACnet Device Instance,
dnet & dadr
Enter the number or Device ID number assigned to the
slave unit - for example 500. This number MUST match the
device ID of the slave unit.
If you’re using a BACnet routed device, you’ll need to enter
some additional information:
dnet: Enter the destination BACnet network (1-65535).
dadr: This is the BACnet destination address (MSTP).
If you have a MS/TP routed device, enter a decimal
number from 1-254.
If you have an IEEE802.3 routed device, enter a MAC
address in hex (for example, 00:90:5b:01:02:0c)
Option
Description
Table 3.4
Device Configuration Fields (continued)