
4Communications
4.1Communications Protocol
PowerTools Pro communicates with the
4.2Connecting the PC to the SM-EZMotion Module
The
Control Techniques offers a
Figure 21: CT Comms Cable
The RJ45 connector is located under a small rubber flap on the front of the Unidrive SP just below the keypad. The
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1 | Termination Resistor |
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2 | RX TX |
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3 | 0V |
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4 | +24V |
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5 | Not Used |
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6 | TX Enable |
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7 | RX\ TX\ |
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8 | Linked to Pin 7 |
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4.3Configuring Communications in PowerTools Pro
Before attempting to upload or download a configuration using PowerTools Pro, the software must be configured to the correct communications settings. To configure communications, open PowerTools Pro then click on
Options > Preferences > Communications on the Menu Bar. Figure 22 shows the Modbus Setup window that allows the user to configure the communication settings.
Figure 22: Modbus Setup
In the Modbus Setup window, the user can configure the maximum node address they wish to poll for when uploading devices or Flash Upgrading devices. PowerTools Pro will not check to see if any devices with node addresses higher than the number entered are available on the network.
To change the COM port number and Baud Rate, the user must click the Configure Serial Port control button. Figure 23 shows the Communications Setup window.
Figure 23: Communications Setup
Once the COM port and Baud Rate are selected, click OK.
When
4.4Uploading and Downloading using PowerTools Pro
Figure 24 below will be used throughout the Uploading and Downloading section of the manual to describe certain processes.
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