Set64rs-Channel-Management-Form

Software_Design_Notes_-_MultiChannel_Set64rs

Scanning Channel Installation Tool

• Assume a known fully installed serial port

DataBase Design

Fields = NAME START STOP CHAN# INSTALLED? .... all channels in just 1 database ????

Initialization Scan

• Do initial scan to see which controller addresses are installed
• Stores status in the database table under INSTALLED?

Manual Method

• User looks at database and selects address
• User can manual set / select controller modbus address using controller front panel

Automated Method where computer helps

• Prompt User > connect unit to be installed > disconnect all other controller communication cables

• Scan address 1 - 64 until unit is found > look for valid reply

• Check to see if this address is already used:
  • Prompt User > This address is already in system use by NICKNAME | This address is not already in use
  • Prompt User > You can Change address by clicking X Button. ( has textbox display and button pair + number only parsing ) > verify not already in use!
  • If user changes address > rescan to verify change in effect > Prompt User > change effected

• Prompt User> Store this in channel database? Click Store Channel