Multi-Tech Systems 7600 User Manual
ION 7500 / ION 7600 User’s Guide
Pasting the Modbus Master Framework into the Meter
Sub-Metering with a Modbus Master Technical Note
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Pasting the Modbus Master Framework into the Meter
This section describes how to paste the Modbus Master framework into the meter.
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The Modbus Master framework is designed to work with meters that use their factory default framework.
If you paste the Modbus Master framework into a meter that is not using its default configuration, the
custom configuration on your meter can be destroyed.
If you paste the Modbus Master framework into a meter that is not using its default configuration, the
custom configuration on your meter can be destroyed.
1.
Ensure that the Modbus Master framework (Modbus_Master.fwn) is located
in your frameworks directory (C:\ION Enterprise\config\fmwk\nd).
in your frameworks directory (C:\ION Enterprise\config\fmwk\nd).
2.
Connect to your Modbus Master device in Designer.
3.
Open the Options menu and verify that the Show Toolbox menu item is
checked.
checked.
4.
Double-click on the Frameworks folder to access the Advanced Configuration
folder.
folder.
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Before you paste in the new framework, click on an empty area of the screen. This ensures that no
modules are selected.
modules are selected.
5.
Click on the Edit menu and select Paste From Framework.
6.
Select the Modbus Master framework and click Open.
7.
In the Paste Summary dialog box, click OK. This will “free paste” the Modbus
Master framework into the meter. When the pasting is completed, a new folder
called Modbus Master Framework appears.
Master framework into the meter. When the pasting is completed, a new folder
called Modbus Master Framework appears.
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Refer to the section, “Multiple Modbus Master Devices” if you plan to use this framework in several
Modbus Master devices.
Modbus Master devices.
8.
Once you have returned to the main window in Designer, click Send and Save
to save your changes.
to save your changes.