Registering a New Modbus Device and Assigning a Modbus Profile


Requirements:

  • The user interface must be open and you must be logged in as Installer or Administrator.

  • The connected Modbus devices must be configured to send their setpoints in cyclic intervals (maximum cycle time: 1 minute; recommended cycle time: 1 second).

  • The Modbus devices must be in operation and connected to the product.

Procedure:

  1. Select the product in the focus navigation.
  2. Select the menu item Device administration in the Configuration menu.
  3. Select the button.
  4. Select Modbus devices and confirm with [Next].
  5. Fill out the input fields and confirm with [Next].
  6. Available Modbus devices in the system are searched for and displayed.
  7. Select the Modbus devices to be added to the system and select [Save].
  • The connected Modbus device can be used as an energy meter for generation and consumption data at the point of interconnection or for energy monitoring or as sensor for wind speed, solar irradiation, and temperature.