Configuration; Control Method Configuration; Modbus Setup - Emerson Fisher easy-Drive 200L Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual
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Configuration

The easy-Drive 200L must be configured prior to operation.
All configuration within the actuator is done by setting values in Modbus registers. Configuration software, providing a
visual interface to the registers, is available through your Emerson sales office or at www.fisher.com/easydrive. Control
and monitoring can be done using any Modbus master (flow computer, PLC, PC).
See Appendix A for a full map of Modbus registers and their functions.

Control Method Configuration

There are two functional configurations available for the easy­Drive electric actuator: On/Off and Positioning.
All available input signals are shown in table 2.
Table 2. All Available Input Signals
CONFIGURATION
Control Source
Input Signal

Modbus setup

Use of a serial or USB to RS-485 device is required to connect to the actuator. Refer to manufacturer's requirements for
installation. The easy­Drive 200L Modbus factory defaults are Address 1, 9600 baud, even parity, 1 stop bit, MSB.
When a connection has been achieved, the actuator may be configured as required for the application.
Figure 10. Fisher easy-Drive Configuration Software
ON/OFF
Modbus
Modbus Dual Dry Contact
Local
Single Dry Contact
easy-Drive 200L
POSITIONING
Modbus Local
Modbus 4-20 mA (default)
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