NOVUS AirGate-Modbus - Manual

AirGate-Modbus
NOVUS AUTOMATION 1/22
AirGate-Modbus
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
V1.1x C
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................. 1
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................. 3
OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
OPERATION MODES ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
USING THE OPERATION MODES .................................................................................................................................... 6
LONG REACH APPLICATION ............................................................................................................................................ 7
SETUP SOFTWARE ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
CONFIGURATION MODES .............................................................................................................................................. 10
DETERMINATION AND SELECTION OF THE SERIAL PORT (COM) - WINDOWS ....................................................... 11
CONFIGURATIONS - AIRGATE-MODBUS ...................................................................................................................... 13
DATA COMMUNICATION - SERIAL ................................................................................................................................. 14
DATA COMMUNICATION – WIRELESS .......................................................................................................................... 14
MODBUS COMMANDS .................................................................................................................................................... 15
DESCRIPTION OF SOME REGISTERS ........................................................................................................................... 16
HOLDING REGISTERS TABLE ........................................................................................................................................ 18
SUPPORTED MODBUS REGISTERS.............................................................................................................................. 18
ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
WARRANTY ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22
INTRODUCTION
AirGate-Modbus is an equipment with a link interface function between a network with Modbus RTU protocol about
RS485 and a wireless network with proprietary protocol about IEEE 802.15.4. Resulting from an advanced technological
development, the product stands out in many aspects, such as high performance, high connectivity and easy setup and
operation. This technology is presented as the ideal solution for applications which require flexibility and interoperability.
Its main characteristics are:
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SMA connector for antenna;
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2 dBi antenna;
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Two connectors for one RS485 Modbus RTU interface;
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USB Device (Mini-B);
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Status indicator LEDs;
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Button used to enter setup mode.