RS-485 Base Comm
Configure the Modbus RS-485 communication port settings
for the EM3000 series devices. The RS-485 Base Comm port allows Modbus
communications with a monitoring and control system, and you can link
multiple devices in sequence in a system.
NOTE: We recommend that you do not change the communications
settings of the device. If necessary, use the device display to change
the device communications settings.
- Double-click on RS-485 Base Comm to open the dialog box.
- Select a parameter and click Edit to open its specific setup dialog.
Parameter
Options
Description
Address
1 to 247
Enter a value for the address (unit ID) of the device. The address must be unique for each device in a communications loop.
Baud Rate
9600
19200
38400
Select a value from the drop down list for the meter's baud rate (speed for data transmission).
NOTE: The baud rate must be set to the same value for all devices in a communications loop.Parity
Even
Odd
None
Select a value from the drop down list for the communications port parity setting.
NOTE: That parity must be set to None for all devices to communicate with the ION Setup. - Click OK, and then click Send to save your changes to the meter.