Modbus Instructions
6Troubleshooting
Should you encounter problems communicating over Modbus, the following items should be checked in this order:
1.Physical Layer
2.Communications Configuration and Port Settings
3.Modbus Error Codes
4.Unit Status / Blocking / Lockout Codes
Physical Layer
1.Check that all components have power (Boiler, Gateway, BAS Master)
2.Check all wire lengths. Are any drops too long?
3.Check proper shield grounding
4.Check A, B terminal connections
5.Check for Terminating Resistors (120 ohms)
6.Check for broken wires
Communications
1.Check Dip Switch Configuration of
2.Check Baud Rate (9600, 19200)
3.Check Parity
4.Check Slave ID
5.Check Port Setting on Master, Gateway, and Computers
Modbus Error Codes
1.Check Modbus communication for error codes (see page 6 for Modbus Exception Codes)
2.Check Modbus PDU
3.Check Slave ID
4.Check Modbus Command
5.Check Configuration bits for Holding Register 40001
6.Check Commands and data for Holding Registers 40002 - 40007
Unit Status Codes
See Codes in this section
Boiler Status
The SYNC boiler displays a boiler state code on the Building Screen to help aid in troubleshooting. The boiler state indicates what the boiler is actually doing. This state should be compared to the command issued and what is expected. If the boiler state does not agree with the command issued, check communication and configuration.
Status Codes (Input Registers 30014 and 30023)
2 = Heat Demand blocked due to high absolute outlet temperature
3 = Heat Demand blocked due to high absolute flue temperature
4 = Heat Demand blocked due to high absolute Delta T (Outlet - Inlet)
8 = Heat Demand blocked due to Low 24 VAC 9 = Outdoor shutdown
10 = Block due to switch OFF boiler (ON/OFF of Display)
12 = Block due to no correct communication Cascade
16 = Service function
19 = DHW function Storage Tank
21 = SH function Heat demand from Room Thermostat
22 = SH function Heat demand from Boiler Management System
23 = SH function Heat demand from Cascade
30 = Heat demand activated by Freeze Protection
32 = DHW Pump Delay
33 = SH Pump Delay
34 = No heat function (after pump delay)
40 = Lockout
32764 = Busy with updating status
32765 = DHW blocked due to no present tank sensor 32766 = Burner control(s) manually shut down 32767 = Code not present
Blocking Codes (Input Registers 30015 and 30024)
0 = No blocking _> is divided into sub blockings 1 = SH blocking
2 = Blocking Due to Low 24 VAC Supply
3 = Blocking due to General block
4 = Blocking MRHL is open
5 = Blocking due to Switched OFF boiler (Display ENTER switch)
6 = Blocking due to wrong communication of Cascade
7 = Blocking due to High Delta
8 = Blocking due to High Flue Temperature
9 = Blocking due to High Outlet Temperature
10 = Service blocking
12 = DHW blocking high outlet temperature (DHW configured as storage tank)
13 = Blocking
14 = Storage Tank demand Blocked due to Fan problems
15 = No system sensor connected and leader control present 16 = Limit fan speed due to high outlet temperature
17 = Fan min decreased due to low flame current 18 = Limit max fan speed due to high Delta T
19 = Limit max fan speed due to high flue temp 32767 = Code not present
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