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Installation and Configuration Manual 41
Using ADView and ProLink II
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Configuring a slave address
The factory configuration sets the slave address to 1. However, in many applications it will be
necessary to allocate another address. In a multi-drop application, where several Modbus devices are
connected on the same network, it is essential to configure unique slave addresses for each device.
To do this, you will need to run ADView and use the Register Read/Write facility, detailed in
“Register Read / Write” on page 44. Check the value in Register 30 (Modbus Slave Address). If it is
not the required value, enter the desired value and click on the write button. The meter will now be
configured with the new slave address.
Board configuration
The board configuration controls the way in which the meter will process and present data, user
settings, calibration constants and other factors. This data is stored in non-volatile memory known as
registers; a full list of the registers used in the meter is given in Appendix D.
To configure the meter, it is necessary to write data into the configuration registers using the
RS485/Modbus link. ADView provides a convenient and graphical way of doing this without you
needing to know about register addresses and data formats.
Meter details
Shows a list of meter details such as type, serial number, calibration dates,
software version, etc.
Diagnostics
Enables you to view:
- live sensor readings
- the status of the meter
- values of working coefficients
You can also verify calculations.
File
Exit Exit ADView program.
Tools
Health Check Determines whether the system is functioning correctly.
Register Read/Write A facility for reading or writing to any of the Modbus
registers (see Section )
Direct Comms. Enables you to specify exactly what will be transmitted on
the Serial link (see Appendix D).
Engineer Status Only used by Micro Motion service engineers.
Options
Simulate board response/
Actual Board
Allows you to select between these two options
Enable / disable screensaver Allows you to select between these two options. When
enabled, the screensaver operates as configured by the
Windows system settings.
Window
Provides a means of opening or selecting ADView’s
facilities.
Help
About ADView Displays software version number.