Instructions
Table Of Contents
- 1 Preface
- 2 Safety
- 3 Preparation
- 4 About Anybus Communicator
- 5 Installation
- 6 Configuration Quick Guide
- 7 Communicator Configuration
- 7.1 Connecting the Communicator
- 7.2 Access the Built-In Web Interface From HMS IPconfig
- 7.3 Access the Built-In Web Interface From a Web Browser
- 7.4 Communicator Built-In Web Interface Overview
- 7.5 General Subnetwork Settings
- 7.6 About Transaction Templates
- 7.7 Build Transaction Templates
- 7.8 Nodes and Transactions
- 7.9 High Level Network Settings
- 7.10 Naming the Host
- 7.11 Station Name
- 7.12 I/O Data Map
- 7.13 Apply Configuration
- 7.14 Use an Existing Configuration
- 8 PLC Configuration
- 9 Verify Operation
- 10 Use Cases
- 11 Maintenance
- 12 Troubleshooting
- 13 Technical Data
- A Reference Guides
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7.5 General Subnetwork Settings
7.5.1 Communication Serial Protocol
Before You Begin
Before starting the configuration, select the Serial protocol you want to use:
• Modbus RTU: Default setting. Use for serial devices that conform to the Modbus
communication specification.
• Custom Request/Response: Create your own custom request/response transactions.
The transactions can be based on the Modbus communication specification or fully
customized.
• Custom Produce/Consume: Create your own custom produce/consume transactions.
When changing the serial protocol, all settings are reset to default and all added nodes,
transactions, and transaction templates are deleted.
Procedure
On the Communication page, Serial protocol:
1. To choose a Serial protocol, select Modbus RTU, Generic Request/Response or Custom
Produce/Consume.
2. To confirm the selected protocol, click Change serial protocol.
Apply configuration
3. To apply the settings, click Apply in the web-interface header, and follow the instructions.
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User Manual
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