Troubleshooting Modbus Communication - United Technologies Carrier Unit Vent Open Integration Manual

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Communications wiring
Set DIP switches 1 and 2 for the appropriate communications speed. See table below.
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NOTE Use the same baud rate for all devices on the network segment.
Baud Rate
9,600 bps
19.2 kbps
38.4 kbps
76.8 kbps
Set DIP switch 3 OFF and 4 ON for Modbus.
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The following example is set for 38.4 kbps and Modbus.
Connect the communications wiring to the Comm port in the screw terminals labeled Net +, Net -, and Shield.
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Wire specifications
A dedicated 22 AWG shielded twisted pair wire (EIA 485)
Maximum wire length 2000 feet (610 meters) or 32 nodes
Devices should be daisy-chained and not star-wired
Attach the drain/shield wire to both ends of the network segment and through every controller
NOTE Use the same polarity throughout the network segment.
Turn on the power for the Unit Vent by connecting power terminals.
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Troubleshooting Modbus communication

The most common communication problems result from not properly following the configuration steps outlined
above in this manual. Review all of the steps and use the following list to check your settings.
Verify accuracy of the following:
Hardware settings for Modbus (8 Data bits, No Parity, and 1 Stop bit):
Baud rate DIP switches 1 and 2
Protocol DIP switches 3 and 4
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