(User Manual)

RS485 REMOTE DISPLAY

Model : B7RM

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Usage in mode Modbus slave ASCII

- PLC works as Master and writes values into the register of B7RM with ASCII Protocol as specified in the manual.

Using in Modbus Listening mode

- B7RM works with the existing system that already has Modbus RTU communication. It can capture the values
that are being communicated in the original system. Can be displayed on the 7Segment screen.

Wiring Diagram

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1. Remote Display Modbus Setup
1. Set Change the MODE of the Remote Display to Modbus Slave.

2. Connect the USB To Serial 485 Converter cable between the computer and the Remote Display.

3. Set Comport in use and set the Modbus Communication settings to match the Remote Display.

4. Connect RS485 with Software Modbus such as Modbus poll, modscan, etc.

Modbus Address Description Range

40000 Number of display rows 1-6
40001 Number of digits of row 1 1-8
40002 Number of digits of row 2 1-8
40003 Number of digits of row 3 1-8
40004 Number of digits of row 4 1-8
40005 Number of digits of row 5 1-8 Number of rows and number of
40006 Number of digits of row 6 1-8 digits This must be specified at the
40007 Decimal places of row 1 0-7 time of ordering
40008 Decimal places of row 2 0-7
40009 Decimal places of row 3 0-7
40010 Decimal places of row 4 0-7
40011 Decimal places of row 5 0-7
40012 Decimal places of row 6 0-7
40013 Data type of row 1 0=Signed, 1=Unsigned, 2=BCD, 3=Float
(Float must be set Set the value to 2 Word or 2
Word reverse only)
40014 Data type of row 2 0=Signed, 1=Unsigned, 2=BCD, 3=Float
40015 Data type of row 3 0=Signed, 1=Unsigned, 2=BCD, 3=Float
40016 Data type of row 4 0=Signed, 1=Unsigned, 2=BCD, 3=Float
40017 Data type of row 5 0=Signed, 1=Unsigned, 2=BCD, 3=Float
40018 Data type of row 6 0=Signed, 1=Unsigned, 2=BCD, 3=Float
40019 Data Length 0=1 Word, 1=2 Word, 2=2 Word Reverse
40020 Read Function 0=Function 03 Read Holding Register
(Used for Mode Modbus Master only) 1=Fonction 04 Read Input Register
40021 Start Read Address Modbus Address location that you want the Remote
(Used for Mode Modbus Master only) Display to read.
Bring the value to display 0-65535
40022 Protocol Mode*** 0=Modbus Slave, 1=Modbus Master, 2=Modbus
Slave ASCII
40023 Modbus Node Address*** 0-99
40024 Baudrate*** 0=1200, 1=2400, 2=4800, 3=9600, 4=19200
40025 Parity bit*** 0=None, 1=Odd, 2=Even
40026 Data length*** 0=7bits, 1=8bits
40027 Stop bit*** 0=1bit,1=2bits
40028 Modbus Listening Function 0=Fn 03, 1=Fn 04, 2=Fn 16 and Fn 6
40029 Listening mode start address 0-65535

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2. Modbus Slave
It is the use of Remote Display using other devices (such as PLC, Touch Screen HMI, PC) to write data into the
Modbus table that Prepare it in accordance with the format set Fast.

Modbus In the case of Data Length = 1 Word In the case of Data Length = 2 Word, 2 Word
Address Reverse
30000 Write a value to this address to display in row 1
30001 Write a value to this address to display in row 2 Write a value to this address to display in row
1
30002 Write a value to this address to display in row 3
Write a value to this address to display in row
30003 Write a value to this address to display in row 4 2
30004 Write a value to this address to display in row 5
30005 Write a value to this address to display in row 6 Write a value to this address to display in row
3
30006 - Write a value to this address to display in row
30007 - 4
30008 - Write a value to this address to display in row
30009 - 5
30010 - Write a value to this address to display in row
30011 - 6

3. Modbus Slave ASCII TEST

Sending ASCII Command to test Protocol using Software Hercules SETUP utility
1. Connect the USB To Serial 485 Converter cable between the computer and the Remote Display.
2. Set Comport in use and set the Modbus Communication settings to match the Remote Display.

Example 1 (ASCII Command) wants to send data to Remote Display NODE 01 (9600/N/8/1)
The format for sending ASCII CODE will be as follows >>> @01,12.34 CR LF

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Example 2 (ASCII Command) In the case where the screen has 5 digits and 2 rows, want to send data to Remote
Display NODE 01 (9600/N/8/1) The format for sending ASCII CODE will be as follows >>> @01,1501.9,1450.9 CR LF

- By 0d=CR, 0a=LF the middle box must be ticked. It's also in the HEX box.
- Then send an ASCII Command by pressing the top Send button first, followed by the middle Send button.
- From the value sent to the Remote Display, the first row of the display screen will be 1501.9 and the second row
will be 1450.9

4. Modbus Master
Working in Modbus Master Mode, the Remote Display will read the values of other devices via Port RS485
in a 1-to-1 format. To display results, you must Set up the RS485 connection to match the device to be read and
Set the correct Register position value in the case. Remote Display more than one row of Modbus Addresses must
be arranged in order without skipping addresses.

Example of work

Read the values from the PLC as Total, Good, Reject values to display. All values are Signed Long 2 Word set. But
Address number 100 at Function 03, Read Holding Register (4x) shows that Address must be prepared on the PLC
as follows.

- Address 100 - 101 will be Total.

- Address 102 - 103 will be Good.
- Address 104 - 105 will be the Reject value.
All included Total 6 Word

Example Set the variable values in the Modbus table of the Remote Display.
Modbus Address Description Remote Display Config
40013 Data type of row 1 0 = Signed
40014 Data type of row 2 0 = Signed
40015 Data type of row 3 0 = Signed

40019 Data Length 1 = 2 Word (affects every row)(If it is Float, must use 2 Word only)
40020 Read Function 0 = Function 03 Read Holding Register
40021 Start Read Address 100 (Reference Address according to Protocol Modbus Address 0 -
65535)
40022 Protocol Mode 1 = Modbus Master (must be set The value of this variable is
determined last. Because it will cause you to change the mode
immediately.
40023 Modbus Note Address 01 (can set You can set the value using the buttons.)
40024 Baudrate 3 = 9600
40025 Parity Bit 0 = None
40026 Data Length 1 = 8 bits
40027 Stop Bit 0 = 1 bit

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5. Modbus Listening
Or called eavesdropping mode, it uses the Remote Display to capture data that is already being sent between the
Master and Slave in the original system. To display the results, you must know where the Master is going to read
the values at Address, Function, Node Address. Settings Various values such as

- Connection RS485 Baudrate/Parity/Stopbit , Node Address

- Functions that the Master uses to read or write to the Slave.
- Type of data such as Signed, Float
- In the case that the Remote Display has more than 1 row of Modbus Addresses, they must be arranged
in order without skipping addresses.

Example of work
The system has a PLC and a Weight Controller that are communicating via Modbus Protocol by reading the values.
The weight is stored in the PLC. We will Bring Remote Display to capture information. weight to display results You
must know the communication format between the PLC and the Weight Controller. What is it?

Working in mode Modbus Listening

The Modbus table shows the required variables. when using in Modbus Listening mode
40023 Modbus Node Address 0-99 Slave Node (can be set You can set the value using the
buttons.)
40024 Baudrate 0=1200, 1=2400, 2=4800, 3=9600, 4=19200, 5=38400
(Can be set using the keypad)
40025 Parity bit 0=None, 1=Odd, 2=Even
40026 Data length 0=7bits, 1=8bits
40027 Stop bit 0=1bit,1=2bits
40028 Modbus Listening Function 0=Fn 03 Read Holding Register 4x
1=Fn 04 Read Input Register 3x
2=Fn 06 Write Single Register , Fn 16 Write Multiple Registers
40029 Listening mode start address 0-65535

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 Dimensions 7 SEGMENT 8 INCH

350mm

80mm
960mm