Modbus and BACnet Communication (RS-485) - HMD60 - HMD65

HMD65 Quick Guide

Document code
M212264EN
Revision
B
Language
English
Product
HMD60
HMD65
Document type
User guide
Figure 1. Modbus and BACnet DIP Switches and Screw Terminals
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DIP switch for setting RS-485 termination (120 Ω resistor) ON/OFF
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Screw terminals for RS-485 (Modbus/BACnet) communication
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Screw terminals for power supply input wiring (15 … 35 VDC / 16 … 24 VAC)
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DIP switches for setting the device MAC address: see Figure 2
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DIP switches for setting the communication bitrate (4800 … 115200 bps) and parity (N/E)
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DIP switch for selecting either Modbus RTU or BACnet MS/TP mode
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LED indicators for RS-485 transmit/receive activity

Setting Device MAC Address with DIP Switches

Figure 2. MAC Address DIP Switch Example
DIP switches 32, 8, and 1 set to ON
The MAC address is encoded in eight bit binary form, with each numbered switch representing a single bit. This example shows address 41 selected: DIP switches 32, 8, and 1 (decimal: 41, binary: 00101001) are set to ON.

Modbus and BACnet MAC Address Ranges

The BACnet MS/TP MAC address range for the transmitter is 0 … 127 (master mode only).

The Modbus RTU MAC address range for the transmitter is 1 … 247.

Configuring an address above the range maximum results in the address defaulting back to the maximum address (127 or 247). Addresses below the range minimum default to the minimum address (0 or 1).

Bit Rate and Parity Options

  • The bit rate 4800 is used only for Modbus RTU (use 9600 and above for BACnet MS/TP).
  • If the bit rate DIP switches are all set to OFF (left), the following defaults are used:
    • Modbus RTU: 19200
    • BACnet MS/TP: 38400
  • The parity selection (N/E) only has an effect on Modbus RTU communication.

Additional Configuration Options and Further Information

For HMD65 Modbus registers, see Modbus Registers.

For a description of the HMD65 BACnet protocol implementation and further information on configuring BACnet, see the BACnet reference documentation in HMD65 User Guide available at www.vaisala.com/hmd60.

To configure Modbus and BACnet settings beyond the communication settings available with DIP switch selections, use Vaisala Insight PC software (see Connecting to Insight Software and instructions in HMD65 User Guide).