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Adding a Modbus Device to a Control Expert Project
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Original instructions
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Adding a Modbus Device to a Control Expert Project
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Original instructions
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Open a Control Expert project that includes a BMENOC0301/11 module.
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Open the DTM Browser (Tools → DTM Browser).
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In the DTM Browser, right-click the name that you assigned to the BMENOC0301/11 module..
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Scroll to Add... to see the Add dialog box.
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From the Device column in the Add dialog box, select Modbus Device.
NOTE: This selection (Modbus Device) is the generic Modbus DTM. If available, use the manufacturer-specified DTM that corresponds to your particular device. |
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Click Add DTM to open the Properties window for the Modbus device.
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On the General tab, assign this Alias name: MB1
NOTE: Control Expert uses the Alias name (MB1) as the based name for structure and variable names. No additional editing needs to be performed in the pages of this window. Except for the Alias name field, parameters are read-only. |
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Note that the Modbus DTM is added to the BMENOC0301/11 module in the DTM Browser as a subnode (<IP_address> Modbus:192.68.20.12).
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Save you configuration (File → Save).
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