Setup For Protocessor; Record Identification Data; Configuring Device Communications; Confirm The Device And Protocessor Com Settings Match - SMC Networks ProtoCessor FPC-ED2 Startup Manual

Setup for ProtoCessor

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2.1

Record Identification Data

Each ProtoCessor has a unique part number located on the side or the back of the unit. This number should
be recorded, as it may be required for technical support. The numbers are as follows:
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FPC-ED2 units have the following 2 ports: RS-485 + Ethernet
2.2

Configuring Device Communications

2.2.1

Confirm the Device and ProtoCessor COM Settings Match

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Any connected serial device MUST have the same baud rate, data bits, stop bits, and
parity settings as the ProtoCessor.
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Figure 2 specifies the device serial port settings required to communicate with the ProtoCessor.
Protocol
Baud Rate
Parity
Data Bits
Stop Bits
2.2.2

Set Node-ID for the Device

Set Node-ID to 1.
Model
ProtoCessor

Figure 1: ProtoCessor Part Numbers

Port Setting

Figure 2: COM Settings

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Setup the Gateway
Part Number
FPC-ED2-2093
Device
Modbus RTU
9600
None
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