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Table Type
This defines what Modbus data types this table can hold. It also limits the Modbus
function codes a Master can use to access the data table.
Start Reference
This value defines the first register of the table. This number is 1-based meaning the
first Modbus register is identified as register 1.
Reference Count
The number of registers this table can hold.
Scheduler Configuration
Entering scheduler entries is the last step of the data concentrator's configuration. Once
a scheduler entry has been made, the MBDC-200 starts communicating with the relevant
slave device.
To add or delete a scheduler entry, select the Configuration→Scheduler
Configuration sub-menu from the menu bar.
Figure 6.5: Example of a Scheduler Configuration page
Connection
The serial port where the slave device is physically connected to.
Slave Address
The Modbus Slave ID of the slave device.
Slave Device
The type of the slave device (refer to the section called "Slave Device Types Setup").
This selection defines which register layout is used.
Datatable
The Master Data Table (refer to the section called "Master Datatable Setup"). The
Master Data Table is the location where read data is stored and data to be written
to the slave device is taken from.
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Programming the communciation flow
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