4.5.1 Auto-Discovery: After Completion - Turn Off To Save Configuration; Figure 17: S3 Dip Switch Setting For Auto Discovering Devices - SMC Sierra Monitor FieldServer ProtoNode FPC-N38 Startup Manual

4.5.1 Auto-Discovery: After Completion – Turn Off to Save Configuration
NOTE: If Modbus TCP/IP was selected in Section
section. Auto-Discovery is NOT used for Modbus TCP/IP.
The S3 DIP Switch for Enabling Auto-Discovery should have been set in Section
power to the ProtoNode. Do not Enable Auto-Discovery when the unit is powered.
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When power is applied to a ProtoNode that is set to Enable Auto-Discovery, it will take 3 minutes
to complete the discovery of all of the RS-485 devices attached to the ProtoNode.
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The "TX" LED will flash during Auto-Discovery. The "TX" LED will stop flashing when completed.
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Once the ProtoNode has discovered all of the RS-485 devices, set the S3 DIP switch to the
OFF position to save the current configuration.
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Then turn the power to the ProtoNode back ON. The stored configuration is now loaded.
Auto-Discovery ON – Build New Configuration
Auto-Discover OFF – Save Current Configuration

Figure 17: S3 DIP Switch setting for Auto Discovering Devices

S3 DIP Switch Auto-Discovery Mode
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3.4.1 for the Field/BMS protocol, skip this
S3
On
Off
3.4.2 before applying