GE XGS868 Programming Manual page 44

Setting Up MODBUS
Communications
Procedure Options
Programming Site Data
Use the steps below to configure MODBUS communications:
Note: The XGS868 MODBUS communications settings chosen in
the next four steps must match those of the MODBUS control
system.
1. Use the pull-down menu to select a MODBUS baud rate and press
Next Item/Enter.
2. Use the pull-down menu to select the MODBUS parity and press
Next Item/Enter.
3. Use the pull-down menu to the MODBUS stop bits and press Next
Item/Enter.
4. Enter a MODBUS meter address (between 1 and 254) and press
Next Item/Enter. The default address is 1.
IMPORTANT:
You must reboot the XGS868 to load the new settings.
After completing the above steps, IDM returns to the Global
PROGRAM window. Do one of the following:
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Refer to the following section Requesting Parameters Using
MODBUS on the following page to retrieve data from the
XGS868 using MODBUS.
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To continue regular programming, refer to Appendix A, Menu
Maps for IDM, to navigate to the desired menu.
To leave the User Program, press Exit Page twice.
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