Adding Device To Communication Network - Siemens SITRANS F series Operating Instructions Manual

C.1.5

Adding device to communication network

Before setting the parameters, it is necessary to configure the FS230 project in PDM.
1. Add the device to SIMATIC Modbus network:
– Open the project in the process device network view.
– Right click on Networks and select Insert New Object → Communication network.
– Click on Assign Device Type.
– Select the inserted Modbus network in the right window and right-click.
– Select the Object Properties command.
– Enter the device-specific information in the Communication tab of the Properties
– To check if the correct network and the correct port are assigned to the COM
2. Set up the COM interface:
Note
The COM port is usually 1 for notebooks. Since most PCs have two COM ports, you have
to specify which port the device is connected to in this tab.
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The Insert Object(s) - <...> dialog box opens.
dialog for the Modbus network.
Modbus communication type: Serial or IrDA (infrared)
Serial The interface must be set accordingly on the PC station.
IrDA No additional setting required.
Once the device is within range, it is available for Modbus communication.
Only one infrared device can be coupled to Modbus at a given time. Several
devices can be coupled under Windows.
Response General timeout within which the device is allowed to report. If the timeout is too
time long, the communication is slowed. If it is too short, some devices may not be
found.
Figure C-1 Assigning Modbus device to network
interface, double-click the PC object in the right window. Select the COM interface
object in HW Config, and select the Object Properties menu command in the shortcut
menu.
SIMATIC PDM
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