Configuring
6.3 Configuring the 3RW5 Soft Starter
SIRIUS 3RW5 Modbus communication module
Equipment Manual, 03/2020, A5E43676481002A/RS-AC/003
81
1. Set the required station address in the 3RW5 soft starter.
The following procedures are possible:
– Via SIRIUS Soft Starter ES (TIA Portal) over the local interface on the
3RW5 HMI High Feature
Brief overview: Window "Project Navigation" with current project under created
Soft Starter > "Parameters" > Window "Work area" > "Communication module >
Interface"
Further information on the operation of SIRIUS Soft Starter ES (TIA Portal) can be
found in the online help of SIRIUS Soft Starter ES (TIA Portal).
– Via the 3RW5 HMI High Feature
Menu: "Parameter > Communication module > Modbus RTU > station address"
You will find more information on operating the 3RW5 HMI High Feature in the
Equipment Manual of the 3RW5 soft starter.
– Via the standard 3RW5 HMI (Page 83)
Note the information in chapter Station address (Page 82).
2. Start the Modbus RTU master in your automation system and address the slave
(3RW5 soft starter) using the previously set station address.
Note the information in chapter Station address (Page 82).
3. Load the configuration into the Modbus RTU master (if necessary).
Result
The 3RW5 soft starter is configured in the Modbus RTU system and can communicate with
other Modbus RTU devices via the 3RW5 Modbus RTU communication module.