GE P485 instruction manual Software Overview

SOFTWARE OVERVIEW

SELECTING PARAMETERS The fifth step in the configuration wizard selects the parameters that shall be mapped to FOR EACH NODE the Fieldbus Network. All previously configured parameters will appear at this point,

including parameters saved to a file. All previously configured nodes will appear in the horizontal Node tab list in the upper left of the configuration wizard. Select the All Parameters tab to view the complete list of parameters.

The Node tab in the foreground displays the active node. The number within brackets at the end of the node name is the node Modbus slave address (1 to 255) on the sub-network. Clicking a specific tab will display the parameters currently mapped to this node address.

For example, for “Lube Pump 1[1]”, the name of the node is “Lube Pump 1” and its slave address is 1.

The All Parameters tab displays all parameters in the same list. This provides an overview of data transmitted on the sub-network. It is also possible to add or remove parameters on configured nodes in this list by using the Add Parameter or Remove Parameter buttons.

The Add Parameter button adds a new parameter to the selected node. The Remove

Parameter button remove the selected parameter from the selected node.

The Parameter Name column displays the user-assigned parameter name. When a new parameter is inserted, it is named by the software as “Not Configured”. A list of available parameters will appear when the you click the row. Select the desired parameter by clicking on it in the list.

CONFIGURATION The sixth and final step in the configuration wizard displays a summary of the

REPORT configuration entries. This includes all configured devices, their parameters, and how they are mapped to the internal memory of the P485. This report can be saved in rich text (RTF) format or sent to a printer.

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