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7 Setting up sensor and Modbus interface with PACTware
VEGADIF 85 • Modbus and Levelmaster protocol
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Fig. 40: Example of a DTM view
All device DTMs are available as a free-of-charge standard version
and as a full version that must be purchased. In the standard version,
all functions for complete setup are already included. An assistant for
simpleprojectcongurationsimpliestheadjustmentconsiderably.
Saving/printingtheprojectaswellasimport/exportfunctionsarealso
part of the standard version.
In the full version there is also an extended print function for complete
project documentation as well as a save function for measured value
and echo curves. In addition, there is a tank calculation program as
well as a multiviewer for display and analysis of the saved measured
value and echo curves.
The standard version is available as a download under
www.vega.com/downloads and " Software". The full version is avail-
able on CD from the agency serving you.
7.3 Set instrument address
The VEGADIF 85 requires an address for participating as a sensor in
the Modbus communication. The addess setting is carried out via a
PCwithPACTware/DTMorModbusRTU.
The default settings for the address are:
•
Modbus: 246
•
Levelmaster: 31
Note:
The setting of the instrument address can only be carried out online.
Start the project assistant and wait until the project tree has been set
up. Then, in the project tree, go to the symbol for the Modbus gateway.
Select with the right mouse key " Parameter", then " Online parameter
adjustment" and start the DTM for the Modbus electronics.
Standard/Full version
Via PC through Modbus
electronics