Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. DESCRIPTION The MicroTrans , MicroTrans , SPM-3000 and SPM-4000 utilize the Modbus – RTU slave protocol using the EIA-485 signaling standards through a shielded twisted pair wire operating at a baud rate of 9.6Kbps to 115.2Kbps.
Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual 2. MODBUS FIELD INSTALLATION If a Modbus board is being added or replaced, follow the appropriate product installation instructions shown below. 2.1. MICROTRANS MODBUS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 1. Remove the 4 cover screws Step 2. Verify MicroTrans power switch is in the OFF position.
Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual 2.2. MICROTRANS MODBUS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 1. Remove the 4 cover screws Step 2. Verify MicroTrans power switch is in the OFF position. Step 3. Remove all removable wiring plugs from the MicroTrans board. Step 4.
Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual 2.3. SPM-3000 MODBUS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 1. Remove the 4 cover screws Step 2. Verify SPM-3000 power switch is in the OFF position. Step 3. Remove the 4 countersink screws securing the SPM-3000 to the wall box. Step 4.
Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual 2.4. SPM-4000 MODBUS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 1. Remove the 6 cover screws Step 2. Verify SPM-4000 power switch is in the OFF position. Step 3. Remove the 6 countersink screws securing the SPM-4000 to the wall box. Step 4.
Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual 3.5. DEVICE NETWORK CONNECTIONS (Note: Recommended network wire should be low capacitance, shielded 22 or 24 AWG twisted pair with PVC jacket such as Belden Part numbers 9841, 3105A or equivalent). DEVICE 1 DEVICE 2 DEVICE 3 MODBUS MODBUS...
Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual 4. MICROTRANS TECH MENUS 4.1. MICROTRANS MODBUS ID The Modbus ID menu allows the user to set a unique device address when connecting to a Modbus network. To verify Modbus ID value or make a value change, enter the Tech Menu by depressing the up/down buttons for 3 seconds (reference section 3.1 MicroTrans Modbus Connections drawing).
Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual 5. MICROTRANS TECH MENUS 5.1. MICROTRANS MODBUS ID The Modbus ID menu allows the user to set a unique device address when connecting to a Modbus network. To verify Modbus ID value or make a value change, enter the Tech Menu by depressing the up/down buttons for 3 seconds (reference section 3.2 MicroTrans Modbus Connections drawing).
Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual 6. SPM-3000 FIELD MENUS 6.1. ACCESSING FIELD MENUS Perform the following steps to enter the Field Menus and make changes. Refer to Figure 1 below for component locations. 3.1.1 Depress and hold the ZERO (S3) button for 3 seconds. 3.1.2 Depress the ZERO button repeatedly to scroll up through the Field Menus or repeatedly depress the SPAN (S4) button will scroll down through the menus (see section 6.2).
Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual 6.2. SPM-3000 FIELD MENUS Field Menus Low Alarm Value High Alarm Value Alarm Delay Audible Alarm Display Filter Operation Mode MAC Code Instance Baud Rate 6.3. SPM-3000 MODBUS ID The MAC Code menu allows the user to set a unique device address (001-254) when connecting to a communication network.
Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual 7. SPM-4000 FIELD MENUS 7.1. FIELD SETUP & INITIAL PASSWORD MENU To enter the Field Setup menu from the process display, the user will need to depress the UP/DOWN buttons simultaneously. The Field Setup Password menu will appear. The initial password shipped from the factory is 00000.
Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual 8. DEVICE OBJECTS 8.1. MICROTRANS (Note: In the CC column, an "R" denotes a read only object and a "W" denotes a Read/Write object) Register Item Description Data Type Data Value Descriptions Number Pressure Input 40369 Signed Short Flow Input...
Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual 8.2. MICROTRANS (Note: In the CC column, an "R" denotes a read only object and a "W" denotes a Read/Write object) Register Item Description Data Type Data Value Descriptions Number Pressure Input 40402 Signed Short Flow Input 40403 Signed Long...
Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual Table 2 Engineering Unit Data Value descriptions Actual Actual Standard Unit Unit Standard Unit Unit Unit Pressure Flow Velocity Velocity Value Value Flow Unit Value Value Value Unit Unit Unit Unit ACFM SCFM AFPM SFPM Inch w.c.
Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual 8.4. SPM-4000 (Note: In the CC column, an "R" denotes a read only object and a "W" denotes a Read/Write object) Register Item Description Data Type Data Value Descriptions Number Space1 Process Value 40338 Signed Short Space1 Room Identifier 40497...
Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual Pressure Input 1.000 Inch w.c. will be read as 1000. Pressure Input 32.000 Inch w.c. will be read as 32000. (This is the max Inch w.c. value that Modbus can send with Decimal point = 3) Decimal point = 4 Pressure Input 0.1000 Inch w.c.
Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual 9. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE SYMPTOM SOLUTION Building Management System not Verify each MicroTrans , MicroTrans , SPM- communicating with any of the 3000 or SPM-4000 has a unique Modbus ID MicroTrans , MicroTrans , SPM- number (See sections 4.1, 5.1, 6.3 or 7.2).
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Modbus Communication Operation & Maintenance Manual TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE SYMPTOM SOLUTION 2. Continued Contact Factory Service Department. Paragon Controls Incorporated Revision Level 004...
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