B&B Electronics manual Information Tab, Zlinx 485 Manager

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Modbus Basics

Figure 28. Zlinx 485 Manager

The Zlinx 485 Manager window contains:

•File and Help menus

•Three tabbed panes: Information, Configuration, and Input/Output

•A Help sidebar containing information and hints related to the current tab

•A graphic display of the base and expansion Modules discovered

•A Status bar (at the bottom) showing the COM port and communications parameters (baud rate, parity, data bits, stop bits and flow control)

•An Update button used to save configuration parameters to the modules.

•An Exit button.

Information Tab

The Information tab displays a tree structure listing:

•Base and expansion modules detected and their model numbers

•Firmware version number for each module

Manual Documentation Number: Zlinx485m-1808 www.bb-elec.comwww.bb-europe.com

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Contents Zlinx International Headquarters ZlinxTable of Contents Introduction About this ManualSupport Zlinx Product Family Package Checklist FeaturesZlinx 485 Modules HardwareExpansion Modules Base ModulesBase and Expansion Modules Connected Together Programming the Base Module using the RS232 connectorIndicators, Connectors and Accessories LED IndicatorsConnectors Power Supply Connector Local Bus Connector Location RS-422/485 ConnectorRS-422/485 Two-Wire Mode RS-422/485 Four-Wire ModeRS-232 Connection Power Supply RequirementsDigital Inputs Types and CharacteristicsAnalog Outputs DI WiringDigital Outputs Analog InputsDo Wiring AI Wiring RTD Wiring Relay Wiring Type Modbus Memory Address Peer-to-Peer Mode Modbus ModeZlinx 485 Modes of Operation Connecting the Hardware Zlinx Base Module 2 wire RS-485 Connections Getting Started Zlinx 485 InstallationConnecting Zlinx 485 to a PC If the device is found, the Zlinx 485 Manager window opens Zlinx 485 Manager Information TabInput/Output Tab Configuration TabConfiguring Zlinx Configuration & OperationTesting Modbus Mode Operation Peer-to-Peer Master Configuration Peer-to-Peer Mode SettingsInput/Output Settings Digital Input Configuration Analog Input Configuration Saving the Configuration Updating Zlinx 485 Firmware Firmware Updater Caution Dialog BoxModbus Basics Modbus ASCII/RTU Basics Modbus HelpHints and Tips Appendix a Product Specifications Frequency Input Accuracy @ 25ºC Dimensional Diagram of a Zlinx 485 Base Module Appendix B Dimensional DiagramsRS-232 Pinouts Appendix C Serial ConnectionsRS-422/485 4 Wire Pinouts Serial Connections Discrete Digital Outputs Appendix D Modbus I/O AssignmentsModbus I/O Assignments Modbus I/O Assignments Zlinx 485 Base Modules Model Number Module Type Appendix E Zlinx 485 Models and FeaturesProblem Causes Appendix F Zlinx 485 TroubleshootingTerm Definition Appendix G Terms and Definitions