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When every thing has been entered use the "Test" button to make sure that everything is
set up correctly.The Test Profile button enables the "Add Device" settings to be validated.
It can be used to determine whether the recorder is configured for Modbus or Modbus X.
Because we are using Modbus-X, the Modbus-X column gives correct readings; the Modbus
column returns wrong readings. (Vice-versa if using Modbus)
If the column shows the correct reading the recorder must be communicating correctly.
Press "Done"
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Communications Server
The system creates Modbus profiles from an imported setup or logged data and creates a
profile including information for pen, scale, units etc. The profile Name is made up from the
Recorder name, Type and ID number. Once the setup or data has been imported it will dis-
play in this window the next time that it is opened, no need to restart Comms Server.
SIREC D200, D300 & D400
For
from the list. It will be in the list under the same name as the setup previously saved.
If any equipment, other than
- Server
to log and graph data then a profile has to be generated. A Modbus Profile Tool is
now available to aid in setting up Device Profiles for other devices. Refer to the
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software manual.
NOTE: The Recorder ID number is NOT the same as the Slave ID Number
• Communications Port - Choose between Ethernet or RS485 for COM ports 1 to 8. This
may already be entered depending on how you have chosen to add the device. A Comms
option card and expansion card are required for the SIREC D200 recorder.
• IP Address - Go to Main Menu > Status > System > General. In this list is the recorder IP
Address. The comms server uses IP Addresses to locate devices on local and remote serv-
SIREC D200, D300 & D400
ers.
SIREC D200, D300 & D 400
• Network ID -
unique Network ID using the serial number. The format is "xs-nnnnnn", where nnnnnn is
the serial number of the recorder. This allows you to browse the recorder if you are using
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
• Slave ID - This is a unique Modbus ID/Address used by the recorder to identify Modbus
messages. Applications that talk to the recorder with Modbus will need to know this number
to return messages to the device. Comms Server must the same number must match.
• Recorder Name - This is the name displayed in the top right any process screen on the
recorder or found in Main Menu > Configure > Setup > Edit Setup > General > Ident >
Name. The entered name will be used within comms server to reference the recorder.
• Serial Number - This is a read only box displaying the serial number for devices already on
the network. This will display as Not Available when adding a new device.
• Status - This will automatically enable the designated port and the device will become
active. This can be activated later from the main Comms Server screen.
• Socket - This number should not need to be changed, only by advanced users for network-
ing.
recorders drop down the list and select the recorder
SIREC D200, D300 & D400
recorders can also be located using their network ID.
recorderswill automatically register a
SIREC
recorders is to use
SIREC D
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