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*'''Controller Type''' > for future when various controllers can be managed | *'''Controller Type''' > for future when various controllers can be managed | ||
== Address Setup == | == Installation - Address Setup == | ||
== Initialization Scan == | == Initialization Scan == | ||
Revision as of 10:46, 3 March 2010
Software_Design_Notes_-_MultiChannel_Set64rs
Scanning Channel Installation Tool
- Assume a known fully installed serial port
DataBase Design
Fields = Channel# | NickName | Installed | Controller Type
- Channel Number will be both software channel identifier and modbus address > forcing user to sync software channel & modbus address
- NickName name of channel such as "glass melting kiln"
- Installed is retained even in event of link failure
- Controller Type > for future when various controllers can be managed
Installation - Address Setup
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