Connecting Using The Fisher Easy-Drive Configuration Software; Initial Setup - Emerson Fisher D3 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual
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Figure 10. Fisher easy-Drive Configuration Software
Connecting using the Fisher easy­Drive configuration software
The Fisher easy­Drive configuration software allows configuration and diagnosing of the Fisher easy­Drive electric
actuator with a graphical interface. Connect a PC to the actuator using a USB or serial device to Modbus RTU converter
using the wiring instructions above. The USB or serial device will be visible in the drop menu under Serial Port Settings.
Baud rate and parity should be set to the Modbus settings of the actuator. Default actuator settings are address 1,
9600 baud, even parity, 1 stop bit, MSB. Press the AUTO button in the upper left corner to connect to the valve.
Use the Fisher easy­Drive configuration software (figure 10) to make the desired changes, or register values may be
changed to allow different functionality.
Note
If an actuator is on/off, a Modbus command of 0­499 in register 40001 will cause the valve to close fully, while a value of 500­1000
will cause the valve to open fully. The command register has one implied decimal point.

Initial Setup

The control method selection determines what control signal to which the valve will respond. Only the control signal
selected will result in movement of the valve; all others will be ignored. The control methods available are dependent
upon the licensing tier purchased with the valve. The functions for each tier are shown below.
D On/Off Tier
D3 Valve with Gen 2 easy-Drive Actuator
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