DESCRIPTION
NODE PARAMETERS
MODBUS NETWORK
MENU
NODE MENU
D485 MODBUS TO DEVICENET CONVERTER – USER GUIDE
Nodes
A node in the EnerVista P485/D485 Setup software represents a device on the Modbus
sub-network. In it's simplest form, a Node contains of a single transaction, that consists of
a Query and a Response.
To gain access to these parameters, select the desired node in the navigation window.
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Slave address: This setting shall be set to match the Modbus address setting of the
destination device.
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Name: Node Name. This name will appear in the navigation window.
Right-click "Modbus Network" in the Navigation window to gain access to these functions.
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Paste: Paste a node from the clipboard.
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Modbus Network Monitor: Launches the Modbus network monitor. Refer to Modbus
network monitor on page 7–1 for details.
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Add Node: Adds a node to the scanlist.
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Add Broadcaster: Adds a broadcaster node to the scanlist.
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Load Node: Loads a node previously saved using "Save Node" from the Node menu
(see details below).
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Modbus Network Status: Displays status/diagnostic information about the Modbus
network.
Right-click on a node in the Navigation window to gain access to these functions.
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Cut: Cuts a node to the clipboard.
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Copy: Copies a node to the clipboard.
Figure 5-4: Modbus network menu
Figure 5-5: Node menu
COMMUNICATION MODEL
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