Troubleshooting Modbus Communication - Carrier RTU Open v5 Integration Manual

Communications wiring
Set the remaining DIP switches as follows:
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Modbus DIP switch settings
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The following example shows the DIP switches set for 9600 baud and Modbus.
Connect the Modbus EIA-485 network to the RTU Open's J19 Network Comm port. Connect to Net+, Net-,
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and SHLD.
Wire specifications
A dedicated 22 AWG shielded twisted pair wire (EIA 485)
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Maximum wire length 2000 feet (610 meters) or 32 nodes
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Devices should be daisy-chained and not star-wired
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Attach the drain/shield wire to both ends of the network segment and through every controller
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NOTE Use the same polarity throughout the network segment.
Turn on the RTU Open's power.
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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 speaking Modbus (8 Data bits, No Parity, and 1 Stop bit):
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Baud rate DIP switches DS2 and DS1
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Protocol DIP switches DS3 - DS6
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