Kta-282 Pc Application; Configuring Communications - Ocean KTA-282 Manual

KTA-282 PC Application

The KTA-282 can be configured using a purpose built PC application for windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8). This program is
available for free download off the Ocean Controls website. Simply unzip the compressed archive and run the
installer "setup".
The main page of the application features:
A grid displaying the values of the holding registers, and their descriptions.
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A web browser with URL textbox and refresh button
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A dynamic notifier of the communications statuses:
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Modbus RTU over RS485
o
Modbus TCP/IP
o
Communications with the weather station
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Two buttons – named "bind all comms" and "release all comms." These controls are designed mainly for
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internal use; they allow all three communications channels (Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, and the
weather station simulator) to be batch killed or established. Note that the communications settings must
have been previously established (see configuring communications) to use these controls effectively.
A number of additional controls in the menu bar
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Configuring Communications

Communications can be setup by clicking "Setup comms" on the menu bar. This presents you with a configuration
screen.
7/05/2013
KTA-282 Modbus TCP Weather Station Gateway
igure 6: PC Application main screen
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