Smartexplorer Software And Modbus Communication - Kipp & Zonen SMP series Instruction Manual

4. SmartExplorer software and Modbus
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The SmartExplorer software allows you to configure a smart sensor and to collect real-time data. SmartExplorer runs on a PC
with Windows Vista, 7 or 8 and when installing downloads the .NET 4.5 frame work from the Microsoft Server. When using the
software on site, make sure the software is already installed on your laptop.
To connect a smart radiometer to a PC, a RS-485 to USB converter is required. Recommended is using an isolated version like
the 'USOPTL4' from B&B for safety and protection of the PC.
• Configuration makes it possible to configure a smart sensor 'out of the box' and test the smart sensor before the sensor is used
in an operational network.
• The SmartExplorer software can use a RS-485 to USB or Ethernet interface to connect to a PC
• Collecting data makes it possible to store data from the smart sensor in a comma separated file. The comma separated file is
created at the beginning of every new day or at the beginning of the first day of the week.
• The SmartExplorer software can also be used to monitor and/or log up to 10 instruments simultaneously and works with all
smart radiometers (SMP, SHP, SGR, SUV)
Please check the separate SmartExplorer manual for detailed information about the set-up, monitoring and data logging of the
smart sensors. The latest version of the manual can be downloaded the from the relevant product page under the tab 'Download'
from our website.
The factory default communication parameters for all Smarts are:
• The factory default Baud rate of a smart sensor is '19200 baud'
• The factory default Size and Parity is '8 bits - even - 1 stopbit'
• The factory default Modbus® address is 1
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