Chapter 9: Protocols
9.2.5 Search Modbus Device
There is a search device function in the AcuLink 810 gateway that allows the user to search
for all Modbus devices. The search criteria is based on the template model, Modbus slave ID,
baud rate, parity and port. The search function can be useful for adding several devices in a
large RS485/USB daisy chain as well as a large Mesh network.
To access the search function click on Search Device on the Modbus Device page.
NOTE: 'Search Device' only supports the devices connected via Modbus RTU protocol.
The following search criteria will need to be specified:
Template: Select the Modbus template for the device
Port: Select the port to scan for the Modbus search, users can select RS485, USB, and Acu-
Mesh.
Modbus ID Start: Specify the starting slave address for the search
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