Comms Configuration; Section 8: Communication; Standard Communication Interfaces - Honeywell X Series User Manual

Section 8: Communication

Comms Configuration

Once the recorder has been set up for Comms the TrendServer software and Communi-
cations Server requires configuring to allow the recorder to connect with your PC. To set up
Comms in the recorder go to
details in the recorder see
Follow these stages for successful communications.

Standard Communication Interfaces

Before we start here is some information about the comms interfaces that are used in the
setup of the TrendServer software and Communications Server.
Rear Ethernet Communication port.
The rear of the device is fitted with an Ethernet 10/100 port, which supports:
Rear RS485 port
For the eZtrend QXe recorder a Comms option card is available with RS485 Modbus port
and USB device connections. The card can be purchased and fitted at any time. The RS485
connection uses a 3-way connector. The card also has connection for 24V DC Transmitter
Power Supply, see
For the
Modbus RTU is standard.
page 29.
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"Communications Connections" on page 28.
• Read about the different Comms interfaces used by the recorders.
Communication Interfaces" on page 205.
• Set up your PC / Network connections.
the TrendServer software
• Configure
on page 211.
• Comms Server software set up.
See "Modbus" on page 206.
• Modbus TCP/IP.
• OPC Server connectivity to third party software. OPC Server connection must be enabled
by selecting the OPC option in
"OPC Interface - Open Process Control" on page 232
tion required
See "Web Browser" on page 233.
• Web browser.
"Transmitter Power Supply Card" on page 24.
Minitrend QX and the Multitrend SX recorders
See "RS485 Minitrend QX and Multitrend SX recorders." on
"Comms Services Menu" on page 75.
See "Hardware Installation" on page 207.
See "Comms and Trend Manager Suite"
.
See "Communications Server" on page 216.
"Credits" on page 102.
For Comms wiring
See "Standard
Setup the OPC Server informa-
RS 485: 2 wire (half duplex) to support
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