IGS-NT Communication Guide
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3.4 ModBus - Multiple gen-sets
3.4.1 RS485 – MODBUS
Controllers
Controllers IG-NT-BB IG-NTC-BB IS-NTC-BB IM-NTC-BB IM-NT-BB
Connection
applicable
NO YES YES YES NO
Available
ports
- RS485(2) RS485(2) RS485(2) -
More info IG/IS/IM-NTC-BB - Communications (page 12)
Controllers IG-NT IG-NTC IS-NT-BB IM-NT
Connection
applicable
NO YES YES NO
Available
ports
RS232(1)
RS232(1)
RS232(2)
RS232(2) -
More info
IG-NT -
Communications,
Terminals (page 20)
IG-NTC -
Communication,
Terminals (page 21)
IS-NT-BB -
Communications,
Terminals (page 23)
Controller setup
(Setpoints/Comms settings group)
RS232(2) mode = MODBUS-DIRECT
RS485(2) conv. = ENABLED
RS232(2)MBCSpd = 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600
Note: For gen-set control for longer distance can be RS485 used. IG-NT-BB has no possibility of direct
connection to RS485 bus. This controller provides RS232 port only. External converter from RS232 to RS485
may be a good solution (for example...ADAM).