AERCO Modulex E8 Controller (and BCM) For Modulex EXT Boilers - Manual (Page 91)

E8 Controller and BCM for Modulex EXT
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
CHAPTER 9: BCM MODBUS AND ADDRESS ASSIGNMENTS
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CHAPTER 9: BCM MODBUS AND ADDRESS
ASSIGNMENTS
9.1 BCM Modbus Comm. & Support Requirements
The Modbus communication support requirements incorporated in the BCM are as follows:
9.1.1 Function Codes
The BCM supports the Modbus Function Codes shown in Table 9-1.
Table 9-1: Supported Modbus Function Codes
FUNCTION CODE DESCRIPTION
03 Read up to 8 contiguous Holding Registers
04 Read up to 8 contiguous Address Registers
06 Write a single 16 bit Register
9.1.2 Modbus Support Requirements
The Modbus Network must conform to the support requirements listed in Table 9-2.
Table 9-2: Modbus Support Requirements
CHARACTERISTIC DESCRIPTION
Communication Medium
BMS II/ACS or EMS Master to
BCM Slave
RS485 2-Wire Differential Bus With Shield
RS485 Allowable Cable Length 4000 Feet Maximum
Address Support From Master
EMS
1 to 9 via Address Select Switch (SW1).
(Addresses from 10 to 127 can be implemented via
software)
Transmission Mode Support RTU (Remote Terminal Unit)
Timing Specifications:
Baud Rate:
Data Framing:
Message Framing:
Character Framing:
Heartbeat Timeout:
Fixed at 9600
8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
Silent period of at least 3.5 character times Before
first character and After last character
No more than 1.5 character times of silence
between received and transmitted characters.
Adjustable (0 or 1 – 240 seconds)