Appendix: Modbus RTU Protocol Operation

Connection to X5000 transmitter:

The 2-Wire RS485 connection terminal is shown to the left of the HART connection

Connection wire must be Low Capacitance, Shielded data cable, 100-120 Ohm impedance. 1000 feet or 300 meters maximum distance.

Baud Rate

The baud rate is selectable via the Modbus Communications Interface. The selectable baud rates are as follows:

Table 16 Baud Rate

User Select Baud Rates
0 2400 bits per second
1 4800 bits per second
2 9600 bits per second
3 19200 bits per second
4 38400 bits per second
5 115200 bits per second

Data Format

The data format is selectable via the Modbus Communications Interface. The selectable data formats are as follows:

Table 17 Data Format

User Select Data Bits Parity Stop Bit Format
0 8 None 1 8-N-1
1 8 Even 1 8-E-1
2 8 Odd 1 8-O-1
3 8 None 2 8-N-2

Consult Modbus Manual (PN: MANS5000M) for Modbus RTU protocol configuration.