Configuring Modbus Devices Through Webpages
To configure Modbus devices with Panel Server webpages, proceed as follows:
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Navigate to
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).
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Select the required device to modify its configuration.
Result: The parameters of the device are displayed.
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Enter the data in the fields, referring to the following tables for more information about the parameters.
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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.
Identification
Parameter name | Description |
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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 |
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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.
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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.
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Modbus Serial Information: only displayed for Modbus SL devices
Parameter name | Description |
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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 |
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Virtual server ID |
Enter the ID of the Modbus virtual server. |
Contexualization data
Parameter name | Description |
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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) |