Configuring Smart Link Modbus Channels
For Smart Link devices configured in the Panel Server webpages, you can configure each of the available channels at . The following information is displayed:
Parameter name | Description |
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Data status |
Indicates the status of the data. |
Last synchronization status |
Indicates if the last synchronization was successful |
Refresh the configuration |
Click on this button to refresh the configuration. |
Table indicating channel configuration |
Columns in the table display the following information for each channel:
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Configuring Channels
Follow this procedure to configure channels:
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Click on the pencil icon to open the configuration for a channel.
Result: Editable fields open below the channels table.
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Select the I/O Type from the following list:
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Not connected
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Wired device
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Pulse counter
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Standard I/O
The settings shown below are for configuration of a Wired device. The settings for Pulse counter and Standard I/O are the same as those for the Panel Server digital inputs, which are described in the specific topic.
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Select the Device Type for Input 1.
NOTE: If you select OF24 as the Device Type, you need to enter data for Input 2 in addition. -
Enter the data for Input 1 in the fields, referring to the following table for more information about the parameters.
Input 1
Parameter | Description |
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Name |
Enter the input name of the device. |
Label |
Enter the input label. |
Commodity |
Select the commodity type in the list, as contextualization data. |
Usage |
Select the usage in the list, as contextualization data. |