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5.6.10   Communications 
The TE Series starter is shipped from the factory ready to accept  
RS-485 Serial Communications using Modbus RTU protocol. F065 – 
F067 are used to set the communications parameters in the starter for 
use by the adaptor module. F068 determines how the Start / Stop 
functions work through the communications port. Consult factory for 
register mapping document. 
F065 =  Communications 
Factory Setting = 0 (Disabled) 
Range = 0 – 2 
This enables serial communications with remote monitoring and 
control systems and sets the format for Modbus RTU protocol. 
Once Enabled, the local start / stop inputs are altered to avoid 
inadvertent starting. See F068 for details.  
F065 = 0, communications are disabled. 
F065 = 1, uses the std 11 bit Modbus format w/ parity bit. 
F065 = 2, a non-standard 10-bit format without a parity bit is 
used to accommodate some systems using this method. 
F066 =  Baud Rate 
Factory Setting = 9.6 KB 
Range = 4.8 to 19.2 KB 
Set value to either 4.8 KB, 9.6 KB or 19.2 KB and match the 
setting of the host device. 
F067 =  Modbus Address 
Factory Setting = 1 
Range = 1 – 247 
Using Modbus communications protocol, up to 247TE Series 
starters can be networked using RS485 standard 
communication, each having a unique address. Two devices with 
the same address will result in a communications error. 
F068 =  Remote Starter Control 
Factory Setting = 0 (disabled) 
Range = 0 – 3 
This determines how the TE Series starter is to be controlled 
when using serial communications.  
When F068 = 0, the starter can be monitored by the Comm. 
port, but not controlled. 
When F068 = 1, the starter will be controlled by the 
communications port. In addition, the Start / Stop inputs are 
altered as follows: The hard-wired Start command is put in 
“AND” logic with the Comm. port; both Start commands must be 
on for the TE to start. The Stop function is put in “OR” logic; 
either the Comm. port Stop command OR the hard-wired Stop 
will cause the TE to stop.  
When F068 = 2, the TE starter is in full control of the Comm. port 
only. Local Start / Stop inputs become completely inactive. Use 
this function only when controlled shutdown is a priority. 
When F068 = 3, the TE starter will change the function of the 
Jog / Remote Input to cause a switch between the functions of 
setting 0 and setting 1 as listed above. When the input is open, 
the starter will respond to the Comm. port as per setting F068=0 
above. When the Jog / Remote Input is closed, the starter will 
respond as per setting F068=1 above. Use this function if it is 
necessary to have a return to local start/stop control should the 
communications system fail or become disconnected. 
 
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Figure 5.6.11:
 Local - Remote Control Connections to TB-1
Only when F068 = 3
Local         Remote
6       7        8
Special Note when using Serial Communication:  
When F068 = 3, the function of the Jog / Remote Input 
on TB-1 terminals 7 and 8 will change. Closing the 
Input will cause the Comm. port control to function as 
per setting F068=1. Leaving the input open will cause 
the Comm. port to function as per setting F068=0.  
 
When F068 = 1, 2 or 3, the Jog function will cease to 
operate. Since Jogging is a local function, set F068 to 0 
when using it. 
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