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Section 8: Communication
Comms Configuration
Once the recorder has been set up for Comms the SIREC D - Server software and Com-
munications Server requires configuring to allow the recorder to connect with your PC. To
set up Comms in the recorder go to
wiring details in the recorder see
Follow these stages for successful communications.
Standard Communication Interfaces
Before we start here is some information about the comms interfaces that are used in the
setup of the SIREC D - Server software and Communications Server.
Rear Ethernet Communication port.
The rear of the device is fitted with an Ethernet 10/100 port, which supports:
Rear RS485 port
For the SIREC D200 recorder a Comms option card is available with RS485 Modbus port
and USB device connections. The card can be purchased and fitted at any time. The RS485
connection uses a 3-way connector. The card also has connection for 24V DC Transmitter
Power Supply, see
For the
bus RTU is standard.
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• Read about the different Comms interfaces used by the recorders.
Communication Interfaces" on page 171.
• Set up your PC / Network connections.
the SIREC D - Server software
• Configure
ware" on page 177.
• Comms Server software set up.
See "Modbus" on page 172.
• Modbus TCP/IP.
• OPC Server connectivity to third party software. OPC Server connection must be enabled
by selecting the OPC option in
"OPC Interface - Open Process Control" on page 198
tion required
See "Web Browser" on page 199.
• Web browser.
"Transmitter Power Supply Card" on page 24.
SIREC D300 and the SIREC D400 recorders
See "RS485
"Comms Services Menu" on page 73.
"Communications Connections" on page 28.
See "Hardware Installation" on page 173.
See "Comms and SIREC D soft-
.
See "Communications Server" on page 182.
"Credits" on page 92.
RS 485: 2 wire (half duplex) to support Mod-
SIREC D300 and SIREC D400 recorders." on page 29.
For Comms
See "Standard
Setup the OPC Server informa-
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