DOCA0172EN-14

Configuring Modbus Devices Through Webpages

To configure Modbus devices with Panel Server webpages, proceed as follows:

  1. Navigate to Settings > Modbus Devices to view the list of the paired Modbus devices.

    Result: The list of devices is displayed (with Connected written in green under the device name).

  2. Select the required device to modify its configuration.

    Result: The parameters of the device are displayed.

  3. Enter the data in the fields, referring to the following tables for more information about the parameters.

  4. Save your settings by clicking the icon at the bottom right of your screen and selecting Save.

The following tables list the parameters for the configuration of Modbus devices.

NOTE: For the configuration of Smart Link devices, refer to Configuring Smart Link Modbus Channels.

Identification

Parameter name Description

Name

Enter the name of the Modbus device.

Label (optional)

Enter the label of the Modbus device .

Device range

For display only

Commercial reference

For display only

Hardware revision

For display only

Device family

For display only

Modbus TCP/IP Information: only displayed for Modbus TCP/IP devices

Parameter name Description

IP address

IP address of Panel Server

Port

Displays the port used for manual or automatic addition of the device.

NOTE: If you edit this field, make sure the new value is not used elsewhere.

Unit ID

Displays the unit ID used for manual or automatic addition of the device.

NOTE: If you edit this field, make sure the new value is not used elsewhere.

Modbus Serial Information: only displayed for Modbus SL devices

Parameter name Description

Physical server ID

IP address detected by the Panel Server on the Modbus serial network. Do not change this value unless you change the Modbus address on your device.

Modbus virtual

Parameter name Description

Virtual server ID

Enter the ID of the Modbus virtual server.

Contexualization data

Parameter name Description

Commodity (optional)

Select the commodity required from the list to indicate the main purpose of the device.

Usage (optional)

Select the usage required from the list to indicate the precise function of the device, for example, the type of lighting to be monitored: Lighting (Exterior and Park) or Lighting (Interior)

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