Select Fieldbus Type - GE P485 Instruction Manual

SELECT FIELDBUS TYPE

NOTE
P485 MODBUS TO PROFIBUS CONVERTER – USER GUIDE
The first step in the configuration wizard selects the fieldbus type. The fieldbus is the higher
layer network that communicates with the serial device(s) on the modbus sub-network via
the P485 converter.
Select "Profibus-DP" then click Next to continue. A typical Profibus-DP network
arrangement is shown below.
GE Converter
(P485 or D485)
Figure 4-1: Typical network arrangement
In the event the wizard cannot handle the specific Modbus command(s) required by the
device, use the regular configuration tool or modify the commands produced by the
wizard using the regular configuration tool.
Fieldbus
Master (PLC)
HMI
Fieldbus
Slave
Sub-Network (Modbus)
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PC for configuration
and Monitoring
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