Functions
6.27 [4] Communications
Operating with the Local User Interface
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5. Specify new IP address, if necessary.
6. Set the default gateway address back to its original value.
Setting communication via MODBUS TCP
Procedure
1. Main menu > "4. Communications" > "2. MODBUS TCP" > "1. MODBUS TCP node"
The menu lists the up to seven MODBUS nodes with which your device can
communicate.
The following information is displayed for each menu entry (navigation line):
Structure of the navigation line for each MODBUS node
Navigation number TAG
1)
IP address Communication status
Designation of the MODBUS node Is transmitted when MODBUS connection is established.
2. Open selected menu entry: Press <ENTER>.
The parameter display of the MODBUS TCP node is opened.
3. Enter IP address.
Enter the IP address of the MODBUS node that provides the external process values.
4. Enable/disable MODBUS communication: "Communications" parameter field.
– When you select the "active" setting, the device tries to establish communication with
the configured MODBUS node.
– When you select the "inactive" setting, an existing MODBUS communication is
interrupted.
5. Check the communication status: Display in "Communication status" parameter field
("Stopped", "Starting", "Running").