Training Centre document - How to put the MID Test Rig into RS485 Mode (using the RS485 DB)

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Training Centre document 2                                                                                        17 Jan 2020        

How to put the MID Test Rig into RS485 Mode (using the RS485 DB)

The Test Rig is configure with 4 MIDs using with one Tokheim, two Prowalcos and a Mechanical Pump.

This is brief guide on the steps to be taken to convert to RS485. The Configuration of the other MID switches are important but not covered here.

1. Dipswitch1 – Set the Baudrate of  Uart1 of the MID to 9600 (RS485 Mode)

Sw7 = OFF and Sw8 = ON  (Hit the Reset button for changes to take)

2. Select the Port of the RS485 PC Adapter and set it in Pumps (not necessary to configure the comm. port for Tagging)

 

3. PumpController.ini

A)

Set all Pumps to: PortSettings          = 9600,N,8,1

For all Pumps that are configured.

Caution: All Pumps configured must have these same settings

 

B)  This values must still be played with find a suitable setting for all Pumps

;Delay values

PumpsPollDelay = 60

TaggingPollDelay = 45

 

C) Configure the MIDDual1 Settings

MIDMODE must be set to 1

 

4. Fit the RS485 DB to the MID and Start the PumpController