Communications 9410 series
Related Topics
• Meter setup using your meter’s display
Your meter as a Modbus slave
Your meter as a Modbus slave on a serial network
Your meter can function as a Modbus slave on a serial network.
A. Modbus master
B. RS-485 Modbus RTU
C. Modbus slaves
D. Your meter
Your meter as a Modbus slave over Ethernet
Your meter can function as a Modbus slave over Ethernet.
A. Modbus master
B. Ethernet Modbus TCP
C. Your meter
Configuring your meter as a Modbus slave using ION Setup
You can configure your meter as a Modbus slave using ION Setup.
Your meter’s serial connection must be wired and configured correctly. The same
mode of serial communication must be used for all devices on the network.
Your meter does not require any Modbus-specific configuration to act as a Modbus
slave device over Ethernet.
1. Start ION Setup.
2. Open the Setup Assistant for your meter.
3. Navigate to Communications > Serial settings. Select the tab for the serial port
you want to configure.
4. Highlight the parameter and click Edit to configure the serial port’s Modbus
parameters as required.
Parameter Setting
Protocol Modbus RTU or Modbus master
RS485 bias • Off if the meter is a Modbus slave
• On if the meter is a Modubs master
5. Configure the meter’s other serial port parameters as required.
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