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- Page 1 Innovation in soft start technology VMX-agility REMOTE KEYPAD USER GUIDE MAN-AGY-016. Version 01 MAN-AGY-016. Version 01 (29/05/2019)
- Page 2 © 2019 by Motortronics UK, all rights reserved Copyright subsists in all Motortronics UK deliverables including magnetic, optical and/or any other soft copy of these deliverables. This document may not be reproduced, in full or in part, without written permission.
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Page 3: Connection And Operation
Connection and Operation The remote keypad (VMX-AGY-012) can be used to control, monitor and program up to 32 VMX-agility soft starters. The unit is powered from the host VMX-agility and requires an Ethernet cable for communication (Modbus RTU). As the remote keypad acts as the Modbus master, no additional master units must be placed within the network. -
Page 4: Operation
VMX-agility manuals MAN-AGY-015 and MAN-AGY-014 (both may be downloaded from www.motortronics-uk.co.uk). However, specific steps must be taken to connect the Remote Keypad to one or more VMX-agility host units. - Page 5 Connection and Operation (continued) If any of the Modbus communication parameters are dissimilar on the host unit or remote keypad, communication will not be established. The keypad will display the following screen: Only Right key is active May show: Local, Remote or Modbus By pressing the Right key, the user will be taken directly to the Modbus address selection menu: Use UP / DOWN Press CENTRE key...
- Page 6 Connection and Operation (continued) Procedure: Modbus address of connected unit 1. Press the ‘Right’ key 2. Address selection screen will be shown 3. Press the ‘Centre’ key. Display will change mode 4. Use ‘Up’ or ‘Down’ keys to change address to the desired number (VMX-agility address).
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Page 7: Installation
Firmware Update 1. Download the latest firmware version from www.motortronics-uk.co.uk and copy the files to a USB flash drive 2. Power down the Remote Keypad and insert the USB flash 3. Power-up the remote Keypad, the update will start automatically 4.
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