4.5.8.1 Device Parameters
After clicking on any of the numbers (1 through 8), you will be directed to the DEVICE PARAMETERS page.
Device name - This field allows you to enter the device name and can take up to eight alphanumeric characters. Default is blank.
Device address - This column only appears for RS485
Reading command - This field is where the actual command is typed.
The iServer will send this command to the serial device as soon as the READINGS page link is clicked. Default is blank.
Setpoint - This field is where the setpoint command is typed.
Response unit - This field is the response unit and can take up to eight alphanumeric characters. Default is blank.
Display format - How the value appears on the READINGS page; choice of raw which includes the command or decimal which just shows the value.
Figure 4.16 iServer DEVICE PARAMETERS Page (-C4EIT)
In RS485 connection, the RS485 node number must be typed before the actual command.
Example: *01 is the RS485 node number 1 and the X01 is the actual command requesting temperature value.
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