
COM Port Associations - E2 Versions 4.2 and Above ECT MODBUS Networking to E2s • 23
19.2.COM Port Associations
- E2 Versions 4.2 and
Above
An E2 has three COM ports that can be assigned
for MODBUS communication (COM2). COM ports
can only be used for one function; in other words, if
COM2 is set up as the I/O network, you cannot con-
nect MODBUS devices to COM2. Ensure your E2 is
configured in E2 General Services (
,
Serial tab)
to enable COM4 or COM6.
19.3.E2 Setup of Devices
19.3.1.Set Up Network Ports
Before setting up device, the port on the E2 that
has the MODBUS cable connected must be set up as
a MODBUS port.
1. Log in to the E2 with Level 4 access.
2. Press followed by - General
Controller Info.
3. Press + to open the Serial tab of the General
Controller Info setup screens:
4. This screen will have a “Connection” field for all
COM ports on the E2. Highlight the COM port con-
nection field that will be used for the device, and
press - LOOK UP. From the list of network
types, select MODBUS.
5. Four fields will become visible underneath the
COM port connection field, which pertain to the
way the device communicates:
• Baud - Default setting is 19.2k. The baud rate
setting should be set to match the baud rate of
the device (9600). (All devices connected to the
same COM port should be set to the same baud
rate.)
• Data Size - Leave this field at the default value
(8).
• Parity - Leave this field at the default value
(None).
• Stop Bits - Leave this field at the default value
(1).
6. Press to save changes and exit.
19.3.2.Add and Connect the Device
To enable communications between E2 and the
units, the devices must be added and addressed in E2.
1. Log in to the E2 with Level 4 access.
2. Press - Connected I/O Boards
Figure 19-3 - Location of E2 COM Ports - E2 PIB Board (E2
version 4.2 and above)
Figure 19-4 - Serial Communications Manager Screen
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