Precision Digital PD6730X - Manual (Page 61)

PD6730X Vantageview Super Snooper Modbus Scanner Instruction Manual
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Serial Communications Settings (COMM)
The Serial Communications menu is used to setup serial communications parameters necessary for
communication via the RS-485 connection and Modbus.
Press Enter to access the Serial Communications Settings menu then press the Up to scroll through the
menu choices. Press Enter to select a menu. Press Menu to back out of a menu, or hold Menu to exit at
any time.
Modbus communications is performed with the 3-wire (including Ground) RS-485 connector.
Refer to the Vantageview Scanner Modbus Register Tables located at www.predig.com for additional
Modbus information.
Scanner Modbus ID (SCAN ID)
The Scanner Modbus ID menu sets the Modbus address (ID) of the scanner. The scanner Modbus ID
may be programmed between 1 and 247. When using more than one device in a multi-drop mode, each
device must be provided with its own unique address.
To program the Modbus ID, refer to Setting Numeric Values on page 24.
Baud Rate (BAUD)
The baud rate may be set to 1,200; 2,400; 4,800; 9,600; 19,200; 38,400; 57,600; or 115,200 bps.
In the Baud Rate menu, use the Up button to scroll through the menu choices. Press Enter to make a
selection and proceed to the next menu.
Transmit Delay Time (TXDELAY)
The transmit delay may be set between 0 and 199 ms.
To program the transmit delay time, refer to Setting Numeric Values on page 24.
Parity (PARTIY)
The parity can be set to even (EVEN), odd (ODD), or none with 1 (NONE1) or 2 (NONE2) stop bits.
In the Baud Rate menu, use the Up button to scroll through the menu choices. Press Enter to make a
selection and proceed to the next menu.