The
Modbus configurator blue'log XM / XC licence is needed to connect devices via Modbus protocol which are not supported by the integrated blue'log drivers.
Requirements
- blue'Log Version 17.x or higher
- Advanced knowlegde in using Modbus communication protocol
- Modbus interface description the device you want to connect with
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Modbus configurator blue'log XM / XC licence (order no. 557012)
Modbus Configurator
Choose wether you want to create a new Modbus profile (1) or if you want to import an existing .json profile (2).
Create new Modbus Profile
To create a new Modbus profile you have first to set up the basic settings of your device.
Supported Device-categories:
- Inverter
- Meter
- Sensor
- Battery
- Tracker
- String Monitoring
- Status DI external
- Genset
Add measured values
Add the desired values that should be read from the device.
Supported Datapoints
Please note that it's not possible to import Error values.
You can check all supported datapoints using this link: https://github.com/meteocontrol/meteocontrol.github.io/tree/master/import-specification/devices
Add optional device information
To add optional device information, you can use the last tab.
Supported device information
- Serial Number
- Model
- Firmware
Configuration help
Please use the integrated help to get a more detailled description about the parameters.
Import Modbus profile
You can also import existing modbus profiles that you've exported from another blue'log.
You can find an example .json file attached to this article.
Connect Modbus configurator device
To connect your Modbus device, you simply have to choose the device from the device selection list.