Enable And Configure A Serial Power Output - Digi Connect Sensor User Manual

Configure sensor and report settings
11. If Connect Sensor is providing power to the Modbus device, you must enable the serial power
output. For instructions, see
If the external sensor device has an alternate power source, you can skip this step.
Note The Recurring option does not work with the Connect Sensor device.

Enable and configure a serial power output

This section describes how to configure serial power. Note that powering sensors reduces battery life;
to reduce unnecessary battery consumption, only wake the device when needed.
Note The serial power output option is available only with Connect Sensor+, and is used only with a
Modbus device.
If Connect Sensor is providing power to the Modbus device, you must enable the serial power output.
To set serial power output options in Remote Manager:
1. Sign in to Remote
2. Click Device Management > Devices tab.
3. Double-click the Connect Sensor device you want to configure.
4. Expand the Configuration menu.
5. Select Serial: Power Output.
6. Enable the output by selecting On for Power Output Enable.
7. Select the appropriate voltage Output Level for your power output. Refer to the manufacturer
specifications for the sensor.
8. Enter the appropriate Read Delay that your sensor needs to stabilize before reading the
sensor input value. Refer to the manufacturer specifications for the sensor. For example, a
sensor may need 7 seconds to power on and stabilize before it can get an accurate reading.
Note A higher read delay keeps the device powered on longer, which reduces battery life.
9. Apply the configuration changes:
a. Select Schedule from the Save drop-down menu.
b. Specify the schedule options:
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Enable and configure a serial power
Manager.
Apply changes during the next wake cycle:
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i. Select Immediate.
ii. Select the Schedule Offline check box.
iii. Click Schedule.
Apply changes on a specific date and time in the future:
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i. Select One-Time.
ii. Choose a date and time from the drop-down menus.
Enable and configure the Modbus protocol
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