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Software description Modbus RTU

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Summary

Description of the standard software of the Modbus RTU modules:

General commands ............................................................................................................. 3

MR-DO4 / MR-DOA4 ............................................................................................................ 6
MR-TO4 ............................................................................................................................. 10
MR-DI4 / MR-DI4-IP ........................................................................................................... 14
MR-DI10 ............................................................................................................................ 15
MR-SI4 .............................................................................................................................. 16
MR-DIO4/2 / MR-DIO4/2S MR-DIO4/2-IP............................................................................. 21
MR-TP ............................................................................................................................... 31
MR-AO4 ............................................................................................................................ 39
MR-AOP4 .......................................................................................................................... 41
MR-AI8 .............................................................................................................................. 43
MR-CI4 .............................................................................................................................. 51
MR-AIO4/2-IP .................................................................................................................... 52
MR-SM3 ............................................................................................................................ 69
MR-Multi I/O 12DI/7AI/2AO/8DO ....................................................................................... 76
MR-LD6 ............................................................................................................................. 91

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General commands

Bit rate setting with Modbus commands

Parity and bit rate have the same value as with the setting by the address switches.
If Parity or bit rate are 0, there will be no setting or storage.
The register content is stored in the EEPROM.

Modbus Function “06 (0x06) Write Single Register”

Modbus Function “16 (0x10) Write Multiple Registers”
Request
Valid Register Address 0x41 (65)
Valid Register Value 2 Bytes
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0x53 Parity Bit rate
Bit 15-8: Magic-Number 0x53 = 83 as protection against accidental writing.
The command will be further analyzed only with this number.
Bit 7-4 1 2 3
Parity even odd none

Bit 3-0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Bit rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200

Response
Echo of Request
Example for a frame:
Slave address 0x12 Rotary switch setting (18)
Function 0x06 Write Single Register
Register address Hi 0x00
Register address Lo 0x41 Bit rate and Parity (65)
Register content Hi 0x53 Magic number
Register content Lo 0x15 Parity Even, 19200 Bit/s
All devices can be switched simultaneously with a Broadcast command (Slave address 0x00)
However, it is advised not to do so as this may cause problems:
 Devices from other manufacturers may have under this address a register for a different
purpose that will then be operated in the wrong way.
There is no feedback from the individual devices. Consequently the control cannot
immediately recognize if the command was correctly received.

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It is safer to address and switch each device individually. The device will then answer with
the old settings of parity and bit rate. Switching will take place afterwards. However, the
answer can get lost if the bus is disturbed.
When all devices are switched; it is advised to check communication. Any function of the
device providing a feedback is suitable. If a single function is to be used being independent
from the process periphery then the function „Diagnostic“ sub-function „Return Query
Data“ is suitable, it returns the transferred data.
If bit rate and parity setting of a device are unknown it is possible to address the device
successively with all combinations of bit rate and parity until the device answers. Try the
most likely combinations first. Try the lower bit rates last as they take longer.

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Test of the communication system

Modbus Function “08 (0x08) Diagnostics”
Subfunction “0 (0x0000) Return Query Data”
Data Field Any
Response: Echo of Request
Subfunction “1 (0x0001) Restart Communication Option”
Data Field 0x0000 or 0xFF00
Response: Echo of Request
Action: Clears all Error Counters, Restarts node
Subfunction “4 (0x0004) Force Listen Only Mode”
Data Field 0x0000
No Response
Action: No response until Node Reset or Function Code 08
Subcode 01
Subfunction “10 (0x000A) Clear Counters”
Data Field 0x0000
Response: Echo of Request
Action: Clears all Error Counters
Subfunction “11 (0x000B) Return Bus Message Count”
Data Field 0x0000
Response: Quantity of messages that the remote device has detected on the
communications system since its last restart, clear counters operation, or power-up.
Subfunction “12 (0x000C) Return Bus Communication Error Count”
Data Field 0x0000
Response: Quantity of errors encountered by the remote device since its last restart, clear
counters operation, or power-up. (CRC, Length <3, Parity, Framing
Subfunction “13 (0x000D) Return Bus Exception Error Count”
Data Field 0x0000
Response: Quantity of Modbus exception responses returned by the remote device since its
last restart, clear counters operation, or power-up.
Subfunction “14 (0x000E) Return Slave Message Count”
Data Field 0x0000
Response: quantity of messages addressed to the remote device, or broadcast, that the
remote device has processed since its last restart, clear counters operation, or power-up.
Subfunction “15 (0x000F) Return Slave No Response Count”
Data Field 0x0000
Response: Quantity of messages addressed to the remote device for which it has returned
no response (neither a normal response nor an exception response), since its last restart,
clear counters operation, or power-up.

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MR-DO4 / MR-DOA4

I/O commands
Modbus Function “01 (0x01) Read Coils“
Request
Valid Coil Starting Address 0 .. 7
* for MR-DOA4 Address 4 .. 7 = 0
Valid Quantity of Outputs 1 .. 8
Response
Byte Count 1
Output Status Bit0 .. Bit7

Bit Information
0 = Status relay 1 off
0
1 = Status relay 1 on
0 = Status relay 2 off
1
1 = Status relay 2 on
0 = Status relay 3 off
2
1 = Status relay 3 on
0 = Status relay 4 off
3
1 = Status relay 4 on
0 = relay 1 switched via bus
4*
1 = relay 1 switched via manual control
0 = relay 2 switched via bus
5*
1 = relay 2 switched via manual control
0 = relay 3 switched via bus
6*
1 = relay 3 switched via manual control
0 = relay 4 switched via bus
7*
1 = relay 4 switched via manual control

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Modbus Function “05 (0x05) Write Single Coil”

Request
Valid Output Address 0 .. 3
Valid Output Value 0x0000 or 0xFF00
Response
Echo of the request
Modbus Function “15 (0x0F) Write Multiple Coils”
Request
Valid Coil Starting Address 0 .. 3
Valid Quantity of Outputs 1 .. 4
Valid Byte Count 1
Output Value 0 or 1 in Bit0 .. Bit3

Bit Information
0 = Status relay 1 off
0
1 = Status relay 1 on
0 = Status relay 2 off
1
1 = Status relay 2 on
0 = Status relay 3 off
2
1 = Status relay 3 on
0 = Status relay 4 off
3
1 = Status relay 4 on

Response
Function Code, Starting Address, Quantity of Outputs
Modbus Function “03 (0x03) Read Holding Registers”
Request
Valid Register Starting Address 0..1 or 66
Valid Quantity of Registers 2 or 1
Response
Function Code, Byte Count, Register Values

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Values Register 0:
Bit Information
0 = Status relay 1 off
0
1 = Status relay 1 on
0 = Status relay 2 off
1
1 = Status relay 2 on
0 = Status relay 3 off
2
1 = Status relay 3 on
0 = Status relay 4 off
3
1 = Status relay 4 on
0 = relay 1 switched via bus
4
1 = relay 1 switched via manual control
0 = relay 2 switched via bus
5
1 = relay 2 switched via manual control
0 = relay 3 switched via bus
6
1 = relay 3 switched via manual control
0 = relay 4 switched via bus
7
1 = relay 4 switched via manual control
Values Register 1:
Bit Information
0 = Initial state after Reset or communication; monitoring relay 1 off
0
1 = Initial state after Reset or communication; monitoring relay 1 on
0 = Initial state after Reset or communication; monitoring relay 2 off
1
1 = Initial state after Reset or communication; monitoring relay 2 on
0 = Initial state after Reset or communication; monitoring relay 3 off
2
1 = Initial state after Reset or communication; monitoring relay 3 on
0 = Initial state after Reset or communication; monitoring relay 4 off
3
1 = Initial state after Reset or communication; monitoring relay 4 on
Value Register 66:
Time constant for communication monitoring.
Register Value = 0 (0x0000) (default) there is no communication monitoring, all other
values are for communication monitoring with a solution of 10 ms.
0x0001 to 0xFFFF => 0.01 to 655.35 seconds = 10.9 minutes

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Modbus Function “06 (0x06) Write Single Register”

Request
Register Address 0 or 1 or 66
Register Value Bits 0 – 3 according to tables or the
description above
Response
Echo of the request
Modbus Function “16 (0x10) Write Multiple Registers”
Request
Valid Register Starting Address 0 or 1 or 66
Valid Quantity of Registers 1 or 2
Byte Count 2 x Quantity of registers
Registers Value Quantity of registers x 2 Byte
Bits 0 – 3 according to tables
Response
Function Code, Register Starting Address, Quantity of Registers

Modbus Function “43 /14 (0x2B / 0x0E) Read Device Identification”

Request
Read Device ID code: 0x01
Object ID 0x00
Response
Device ID code 0x01
Conformity level 0x01
More follows 0x00
Next object ID 0x00
Number of objects 0x03
Object ID 0x00
Object Length 0x11
Object Value “METZ CONNECT GmbH”
Object ID 0x01
Object Length 0x06
Object Value “MR-DO4”
Object ID 0x02
Object Length 0x04
Object Value “V1.4”

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MR-TO4

I/O commands
Modbus Function “01 (0x01) Read Coils“
Request
Valid Coil Starting Address 0 .. 7
Valid Quantity of Outputs 1 .. 8
Response
Byte Count 1
Output Status Bit0 .. Bit7

Bit Information
0 = Status Triac 1 off
0
1 = Status Triac 1 on
0 = Status Triac 2 off
1
1 = Status Triac 2 on
0 = Status Triac 3 off
2
1 = Status Triac 3 on
0 = Status Triac 4 off
3
1 = Status Triac 4 on
0 = Triac 1 switched via bus
4*
1 = Triac 1 switched via manual control
0 = Triac 2 switched via bus
5*
1 = Triac 2 switched via manual control
0 = Triac 3 switched via bus
6*
1 = Triac 3 switched via manual control
0 = Triac 4 switched via bus
7*
1 = Triac 4 switched via manual control

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Modbus Function “05 (0x05) Write Single Coil”

Request
Valid Output Address 0 .. 3
Valid Output Value 0x0000 or 0xFF00
Response
Echo of the request
Modbus Function “15 (0x0F) Write Multiple Coils”
Request
Valid Coil Starting Address 0 .. 3
Valid Quantity of Outputs 1 .. 4
Valid Byte Count 1
Output Value 0 or 1 in Bit0 .. Bit3

Bit Information
0 = Status Triac 1 off
0
1 = Status Triac 1 on
0 = Status Triac 2 off
1
1 = Status Triac 2 on
0 = Status Triac 3 off
2
1 = Status Triac 3 on
0 = Status Triac 4 off
3
1 = Status Triac 4 on

Response
Function Code, Starting Address, Quantity of Outputs

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Modbus-Function “03 (0x03) Read Holding Registers”

Modbus-Function “06 (0x06) Write Single Register”
Modbus-Function “16 (0x10) Write Multiple Registers”
Holding Registers
Adresse Beschreibung
0 Bits 0-3 contain Coils 0-3,
Bits 4-7 contain Coils 4-7 (Read only)
1 Bits 0-3 contain the basic setting for Coils 0-3,
Factory setting 0,
Storage in EEPROM
2–5 Operating modes of the Triac outputs

0: Direct control via Modbus

1: Impulse generator with variable period and duration

Factory setting 0,
Storage in EEPROM
6–9 Basic settings of the pulse durations

Data type unsigned int16,

Resolution, unit: per mil of the pulse period,
Value range 0...1000,
Factory setting 0,
Storage in EEPROM
10 – 13 Pulse period

Data type unsigned int16,

Resolution, unit: 10 ms
Value range 0...65535 for 0...655.35 s,
Factory setting 0,
Storage in EEPROM
14 – 17 Current pulse duration

Data type unsigned int16,

Resolution, unit: per mil of the pulse period,
Value range 0...1000,
is loaded from register 6-9 at power-on

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Holding Registers
Adresse Beschreibung
66 Time constant for connection monitoring

At timeout the basic setting is stored in the registers 0 and 14-17.

The time starts anew with each valid message addressed to the device.

Data type unsigned int16,

Resolution, unit: 10 ms,
Factory setting 0 (monitoring off),
Maximum 65535 (= 655.35 seconds = 10.9 minutes),
Storage in EEPROM

Modbus Function “43 /14 (0x2B / 0x0E) Read Device Identification”

Request
Read Device ID code: 0x01
Object ID 0x00
Response
Device ID code 0x01
Conformity level 0x01
More follows 0x00
Next object ID 0x00
Number of objects 0x03
Object ID 0x00
Object Length 0x11
Object Value “METZ CONNECT GmbH”
Object ID 0x01
Object Length 0x06
Object Value “MR-TO4”
Object ID 0x02
Object Length 0x04
Object Value “V1.5”

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MR-DI4 / MR-DI4-IP
Modbus Function “02 (0x02) Read Discrete Inputs“
Request
Valid Input Starting Address 0 .. 3
Valid Quantity of Inputs 1 .. 4
Response
Byte Count 1
Input Status Bit0 .. Bit3 ( Bit 4 .. 7 = 0 )
Information
1= Status input closed
0= Status input open
Modbus Function “04 (0x04) Read Input Registers”
Request
Valid Register Starting Address 0
Valid Quantity of Registers 1
Response
Byte Count 2
Values Register Input Status Bit 0..3
Modbus Function “43 /14 (0x2B / 0x0E) Read Device Identification”
Request
Read Device ID code: 0x01
Object ID 0x00
Response
Device ID code 0x01
Conformity level 0x01
More follows 0x00
Next object ID 0x00
Number of objects 0x03
Object ID 0x00
Object Length 0x11
Object Value “METZ CONNECT GmbH”
Object ID 0x01
Object Length 0x06
Object Value “MR-DI4”
Object ID 0x02
Object Length 0x04
Object Value “V1.4”

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MR-DI10
Modbus Function “02 (0x02) Read Discrete Inputs“
Request
Valid Input Starting Address 0 .. 9
Valid Quantity of Inputs 1 .. 10
Response
Byte Count 1 or 2
Input Status Bit0 .. Bit9
Information
1= Status input closed
0= Status input open
Modbus Function “04 (0x04) Read Input Registers”
Request
Valid Register Starting Address 0
Valid Quantity of Registers 1
Response
Byte Count 2
Values Register Input Status Bit 0..9
Modbus Function “43 /14 (0x2B / 0x0E) Read Device Identification”
Request
Read Device ID code: 0x01
Object ID 0x00
Response
Device ID code 0x01
Conformity level 0x01
More follows 0x00
Next object ID 0x00
Number of objects 0x03
Object ID 0x00
Object Length 0x11
Object Value “METZ CONNECT GmbH”
Object ID 0x01
Object Length 0x07
Object Value “MR-DI10”
Object ID 0x02
Object Length 0x04
Object Value “V1.4”

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MR-SI4

I/O functions
Modbus Function “02 (0x02) Read Discrete Inputs“
Request
Valid Input Starting Address 0 .. 3
Valid Quantity of Inputs 1 .. 4
Response
Byte Count 1
Input Status Bit0 .. Bit3 ( Bit 4 .. 7 = 0 )
Information
1= Status input closed
0= Status input open
Modbus Function “04 (0x04) Read Input Registers”
Request
Valid Register Starting Address 0
Valid Quantity of Registers 21
Response
Byte Count 2
Values Register Input Status Bit 0..3

Counter functions
The following functions are used to read or write the registers. The valid address ranges are
indicated in brackets.
“04 (0x04) Read Input Registers“ (0-20)
„03 (0x03) Read Holding Registers” (0-43)
“06 (0x06) Write Single Register” (20-43)
“06 (0x06) Write Single Register“ (65)
“16 (0x10) Write Multiple Registers (0-43, 65)
For long data types with a length of several registers, these registers are listed directly one
after the other and the one with the highest value is indicated first. This data can only be
transmitted as complete set.

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Input Register (Read-Only)

Address Name Description
0 – 11 IZ Pulse counter
Data type uint48_t (3 registers each)
12 – 19 BZ Calculated counter reading
Data type uint32_t (2 registers each)
20 INPUT Bits 0-3 include Discrete Input 0-3

Holding Register
Address Name Description
0 – 11 IT Copy of the pulse counter after having pressed the key
Data type uint48_t (3 registers each) (EEPROM)
12 – 19 AZ Initial counter reading
Data type uint32_t (2 registers each)
Factory setting 0 (EEPROM)
20 – 23 IE Pulses per unit
Data type uint16_t (1 register each)
Factory setting 1 (EEPROM)
24 – 27 WI Transformation factor for current
Data type uint16_t (1 register each)
Factory setting 1 (EEPROM)
28 – 31 WU Transformation factor for voltage
Data type uint16_t (1 register each)
Factory setting 1 (EEPROM)
32 – 35 WP Operating mode for calculation with transformation factor
Data type uint16_t (1 register each, only Bit 0 is valid)
Value range 0…1, see below
Factory setting 0 (EEPROM)
36 – 39 ZS Format of the counter digit display
Data type uint16_t (1 register each) (EEPROM)
High-Byte for counter digits,
Value range 0…9, factory setting 7,
higher values are limited to 9.
Low-Byte for places after the decimal point,
Value range 0…3, factory setting 1,
higher values are limited to 3.
40 – 43 TA Flag for key activation
Data type uint16_t (1 register each, only Flag in Bit 0)
0: key is blocked, 1: key is operational
Factory setting 1 (EEPROM)
65 Bit rate Codes for bit rate and Parity
Factory setting 19200 bit/s, Even Parity (EEPROM)

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Operating mode for calculation with transformation factor

In the WP register, there is a code 0…1 that determines, together with the transformation
factors WI and WU, the way how they are included in calculation. WP, WI and WU depend
on whether the transformers are switched by the counters, whether the counter indicates
the consumption in a primary or secondary way and whether the emitted pulses
correspond primarily or secondarily to the consumption.
A difference must be made between the following electricity meter types:
Type 1: Directly measuring counter, display: primary, pulse: primary
Note: Indicates the real consumption
Species: DIN rail counter with mechanical drum-type
counting mechanism, Ferraris counter
Formula type: WP = 0
Factors: WI = WU = 1
IZ – IT
BZ = ( ---------- + AZ ) ∙ WI ∙ WU , BZ = counter reading = consumption
IE
Type 2: Transformer counter, display: primary, pulse: secondary
Note: Indicates the real consumption
Species: counter with LCD display
Formula type: WP = 1
Factors: WI and WU correspond to the transformers
IZ – IT
BZ = ( ---------- ∙ WI ∙ WU ) + AZ , BZ = counter reading = consumption
IE
Type 3: Transformer counter, display: primary, pulse: primary
Note: Indicates the real consumption
Species: counter with LCD display, multi-function counters
Formula type: WP = 0
Factors: WI = WU = 1
IZ – IT
BZ = ( ---------- + AZ ) ∙ WI ∙ WU , BZ = counter reading = consumption
IE
Type 4: Transformer counter, display: secondary, pulse: secondary
Note: Indicates the consumption reduced
by the transformation factors
Species: DIN rail counter with mechanical drum-type
counting mechanism, Ferraris counter
Formula type: WP = 0

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Consumption and display of the transformer counter are different. Both can be calculated
using a different configuration (WI, WU).
Factors: WI = WU = 1:
The calculated counter reading corresponds to the
display of the transformer counter.
Species: DIN rail counter with mechanical drum-type
counting mechanism, Ferraris counter.
IZ – IT
BZ = ( ---------- + AZ ) ∙ WI ∙ WU , BZ = counter reading or consumption
IE

Start of operation
The user reads on site the initial count from the electricity meter and presses the key on the
MR-SI4. After this key press, the pulse counter of register IZ is copied into register IT.
Afterwards, the user configures the MR-SI4 via the Modbus using a service program. The
following must be entered:
- initial counter reading from the counter
- pulses per unit,
e.g. indication on the electricity meter 2000 pulses per kWh
- formula type for calculation with transformation factors
- factor for current transformation,
e.g. indication on the transformer 200/5A → factor = 40
- factor for voltage conversion,
e.g. indication on the transformer 20000/100V → factor = 200
- number of digits and places after the decimal point
- deactivate the key to protect the IT register
Details for calculation
The calculated counter reading should behave exactly as the electricity meter. This requires
that there should be no overflows and rounding errors for the intermediate results.
Therefore, particularly large data types are used for counting and calculation
Every 60 milliseconds, a pulse can be emitted by the electricity meter. This results in up to
1,440,000 pulses per day or about 526,000,000 pulses per year.
If the pulse counter was realized with 4 bytes, it could be count to 4,294,967,295. At
highest pulse frequency, this would be enough for approx. 8.2 years.
Therefore it is provided with 6 bytes and cannot overflow.

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The number of places after the decimal point is considered as an additional multiplier with
a power of ten during the calculation. Furthermore, it determines the place of the decimal
point in the display of BZ and AZ.
As for the electricity counter which only has a specified number of decimal places, the
number of places is limited with the last step in the calculation. This is why the calculated
counter reading of the MR-SI4 overflows to 0 as often as the counter reading of the
electricity meter.
Calculated counter reading if WP = 0:
BZ = ( (uint96_t) (IZ - IT) * WU * WI * power of ten [places after decimal point] / IE +
(uint96_t) AZ * WU * WI )
% power of ten [counter digits]
Calculated counter reading if WP = 1:
BZ = ( (uint96_t) (IZ - IT) * WU * WI * power of ten [places after decimal point] / IE +
(uint96_t) AZ )
% power of ten [counter digits]

Modbus Function “43 /14 (0x2B / 0x0E) Read Device Identification”

Request
Read Device ID code: 0x01
Object ID 0x00
Response
Device ID code 0x01
Conformity level 0x01
More follows 0x00
Next object ID 0x00
Number of objects 0x03
Object ID 0x00
Object Length 0x11
Object Value “METZ CONNECT GmbH”
Object ID 0x01
Object Length 0x06
Object Value “MR-SI4”
Object ID 0x02
Object Length 0x04
Object Value “V2.1”

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MR-DIO4/2 / MR-DIO4/2S
MR-DIO4/2-IP

I/O commands
Modbus Function “01 (0x01) Read Coils“
Request
Valid Coil Starting Address 0 .. 3
Valid Quantity of Outputs 1 .. 4
Response
Byte Count 1
Output Status Bit0 .. Bit3 (Bit4 .. 7=0)

Bit Information
0 = Status relay 1 off
0
1 = Status relay 1 on
0 = Status relay 2 off
1
1 = Status relay 2 on
0 = relay 1 switched via bus
2
1 = relay 1 switched via manual control
0 = relay 2 switched via bus
3
1 = relay 2 switched via manual control
Manual operations of the outputs are enabled in Direct_Control mode only.

Modbus Function “02 (0x02) Read Discrete Inputs“

Request
Valid Input Starting Address 0 .. 3
Valid Quantity of Inputs 1 .. 4
Response
Byte Count 1
Input Status Bit0 .. Bit3 (Bit 4 .. 7 = 0)
Information
1= Status input closed
0= Status input open

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Modbus Function “05 (0x05) Write Single Coil”

Request
Valid Output Address 0 .. 1
Valid Output Value 0x0000 or 0xFF00
Response
Echo of the request
Modbus Function “04 (0x04) Read Input Registers”
Request
Valid Register Starting Address 0
Valid Quantity of Registers 1
Response
Byte Count 2
Values Register Input Status Bit 0..3

Modbus Function “15 (0x0F) Write Multiple Coils”

Request
Valid Coil Starting Address 0 .. 1
Valid Quantity of Outputs 1 .. 2
Valid Byte Count 1
Output Value 0 or 1 in Bit0 .. Bit1

Bit Information
0 = Status relay 1 off
0
1 = Status relay 1 on
0 = Status relay 2 off
1
1 = Status relay 2 on

Response
Function Code, Starting Address, Quantity of Outputs

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Modbus Function “03 (0x03) Read Holding Registers”

Request
Valid Register Starting Address 0..17 or 66
Valid Quantity of Registers 1..18 or 1
Response
Function Code, Byte Count, Register Values
Values Register 0:
Bit Information
0 = Status relay 1 off
0
1 = Status relay 1 on
0 = Status relay 2 off
1
1 = Status relay 2 on
0 = relay 1 switched via bus
2
1 = relay 1 switched via manual control
0 = relay 2 switched via bus
3
1 = relay 2 switched via manual control
Manual operations of the outputs are enabled in Direct_Control mode only.
Values Register 1:
Bit Information
0 = Initial state after Reset or communication; monitoring relay 1 off
0
1 = Initial state after Reset or communication; monitoring relay 1 on
0 = Initial state after Reset or communication; monitoring relay 2 off
1
1 = Initial state after Reset or communication; monitoring relay 2 on
Value Register 66:
Time constant for communication monitoring.
Register Value = 0 (0x0000) (default) there is no communication monitoring, all other
values are for communication monitoring with a solution of 10 ms.
0x0001 to 0xFFFF => 0.01 to 655.35 seconds = 10.9 minutes

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Registers in operating modes for fire dampers

Values Register 2: Operating mode for channel 1 (OperMode_1) or
Values Register 3: Operating mode for channel 2 (OperMode_2) or
Value Name Description
Direct control of inputs and outputs,
0 Direct_Control
factory setting 0
Motorized fire damper,
1 Motorized_SafetyOpen
safe position open (smoke damper)
Motorized fire damper,
2 Motorized_SafetyClose
safe position closed
Mechanical fire damper with
3 LimitSwitch_Open_Close
OPEN and CLOSE limit switch
2 mechanical fire dampers only with
4 LimitSwitch_Open
OPEN limit switch (NO contact)
2 mechanical fire dampers
5 LimitSwitch_Close
only with CLOSE limit switch (NC contact)
Values Register 4: Maximum opening duration of fire damper 1 (DriveTime_1) or
Values Register 5: Maximum opening duration of fire damper 2 (DriveTime_2)
Value Information
Resolution 0.1 seconds, factory setting 240 seconds, storage in
0…65535
EEPROM
Values Register 6: Maximum closing duration of fire damper 1 (TurnOffTime_1) or
Values Register 7: Maximum closing duration of fire damper 2 (TurnOffTime_2)
Value Information
Resolution 0.1 second, factory setting 35 seconds, storage in
0…65535
EEPROM
Values Register 8: Maximum duration between write accesses to ActuDrive_1
(RcvHeartBeat_1) or
Values Register 9: Maximum duration between write accesses to ActuDrive_2
(RcvHeartBeat_2)
Value Information
Resolution 0.1 second, factory setting 0 seconds, storage in
0…65535
EEPROM
Values Register 10: Position control of fire damper 1 (ActuDrive_1) or
Values Register 11: Position control of fire damper 2 (ActuDrive_2)
Value Information
1 Open fire damper
2 Close fire damper

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Values Register 12: Position request of the 1st fire damper (ActuPos_1) or
Values Register 13: Position request of the 1st fire damper (ActuPos_2)
Value Information
1 Fire damper open
2 Fire damper closed
3 Fire damper moving
Values Register 14: Position request of the 2nd fire damper (ActuPos_1a) or
Values Register 15: Position request of the 2nd fire damper (ActuPos_2a)
Value Information
1 Fire damper open
2 Fire damper closed
3 Fire damper moving
Values Register 16: Reporting and reset of alarm codes Channel 1(AlarmCode_1) or
Values Register 17: Reporting and reset of alarm codes Channel 2(AlarmCode_2)
Value Information
1 OK, no alarm
3 Runtime_Error
4 Manipulation
5 Update_Error
6 Alarm
7 Alarm_a

Detailed description for operating modes for fire dampers

ActuDrive_1…2
Only with operating mode Motorized_SafetyOpen and Motorized_SafetyClose.
The damper position is controlled in this register.
Values: open (1), close (2), basic setting after reset is the normal position.

ActuPos_1…2
Operating modes Motorized_SafetyOpen, Motorized_SafetyClose and
LimitSwitch_Open_Close:
The damper position is reported in this register.
The report comes from limit switches OPEN1, CLOSED1, OPEN2, CLOSED2 (NO).
Values: open (1), close (2), running (3).

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Operating modes LimitSwitch_Open and LimitSwitch_Close:

The damper position is reported in this register.
The report comes from limit switches at inputs OPEN1/CLOSE1, OPEN2/CLOSE2
(NO contact for LimitSwitch_Open, NC contact for LimitSwitch_Close).
Values: open (1), close (2).

ActuPos_1a…2a
Operating modes Motorized_SafetyOpen, Motorized_SafetyClose and
LimitSwitch_Open_Close:
Values: inactive (0).
Operating modes LimitSwitch_Open and Limit_Switch_Close:
In this register, the position of the second fire damper is reported.
The report comes from the limit switches at inputs OPEN1a/CLOSE1a, OPEN2a/CLOSE2a
(NO contact for LimitSwitch_Open, NC contact for LimitSwitch_Close).
Values: open (1), close (2).

AlarmCode_1…2
In this register, the error states are reported. The first error code (3…7) is stored until it has
been eliminated, only after that another error message is possible.
The values and resetting of errors are described below.
Values with operating mode Motorized_ SafetyOpen and Motorized_ SafetyClose:
OK (1), Runtime_Error (3), Manipulation (4), Update_Error (5), Alarm (6).
Values with operating mode LimitSwitch_Open_Close:
OK (1), Manipulation (4), Alarm (6).
Values with operating modes LimitSwitch_Open and LimitSwitch_Close:
OK (1), Alarm (6) for inputs OPEN1/CLOSE1, OPEN2/CLOSE2,
Alarm_a (7) for inputs OPEN1a/CLOSE1a, OPEN2a/CLOSE2a.
Alarm (6) has priority over Alarm_a (7), if both dampers are in Fire position.

DriveTime_1…2
Only with operating mode Motorized_SafetyOpen and Motorized_SafetyClose.
The maximum opening duration of the damper is set in this register.
If the time is exceeded, the alarm code Runtime_Error is reported.
For value 0, the time measurement is off.
Values: 0…6553.5 sec., resolution 0.1 sec., factory setting 240 sec.

TurnOffTime_1…2
Only with operating mode Motorized_SafetyOpen and Motorized_SafetyClose.
The maximum closing duration of the damper is set in this register.
If the time is exceeded, the alarm code Runtime_Error is reported.
For value 0, the time measurement is off.
Values: 0…6553.5 sec., resolution 0.1 sec., factory setting 35 sec.

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RcvHeartBeat_1…2
Only with operating mode Motorized_SafetyOpen and Motorized_SafetyClose.
The maximum duration between write accesses is set in ActuDrive_1…2. It can be used to
implement connection monitoring.
If the time is exceeded, the alarm code Update_Error is reported.
For value 0, the time measurement is off.
Values: 0…6553.5 sec., resolution 0.1 sec., factory setting 0 sec.

Limit switches of fire dampers

The limit switches are connected to the input terminals as follows:
Terminals Damper Operating modes Damper Operating modes
Motorized_SafetyOpen, LimitSwitch_Open
Motorized_SafetyClose, (NO contact),
LimitSwitch_Open_Close LimitSwitch_Close
(NO contact) (NC contact)
1 – C1 OPEN1 Damper 1 open OPEN1/CLOSE1 Damper 1
2 – C1 CLOSED1 Damper 1 closed OPEN1a/CLOSE1a Damper 1a
3 – C1 OPEN2 Damper 2 open OPEN2/CLOSE2 Damper 2
4 – C1 CLOSED2 Damper 2 closed OPEN2a/CLOSE2a Damper 2a
The operating modes LimitSwitch_Open and LimitSwitch_Close only have different names
and are completely identical. If the damper is open completely, the contact is closed.

Fire position
Depending on the operating mode, the fire position is derived from the limit switches.
Operating mode Fire position if
Motorized_SafetyClose Damper not OPEN
Motorized_SafetyOpen Damper not CLOSED
LimitSwitch_Open_Close Damper not OPEN
LimitSwitch_Open minimum 1 damper not OPEN
LimitSwitch_Close minimum 1 damper CLOSED
If the damper position is Fire position and no other alarm code has been reported yet,
alarm is reported in the AlarmCode register.
For the operating modes LimitSwitch_Open and LimitSwitch_Close, the alarm for the first
damper or alarm_a for the second damper is reported. Alarm has priority over Alarm_a.
In the operating modes Motorized_SafetyOpen and Motorized_SafetyClose, self-holding in
the safe position can be activated via the Fire position. Then the relay is switched to the
safe state. To move the fire damper to the normal position, first, the normal position is

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written in ActuDrive and then the AlarmCode is reset to OK. Then the alarm reset is
initiated during which the self-holding is interrupted.

Error detection and alarm codes

There are 3 error sources which are reported as alarm code and partially lead to automatic
control of the motorized fire damper.

Runtime_Error
(Operating mode Motorized_SafetyOpen, Motorized_SafetyClose)
The time during which the damper opens or closes can be measured. If the allowed
duration is exceeded, this error will be reported.
The time measurement with DriveTime_1…2 starts when the relay is switched on (open
damper) and ends when the limit switches report the OPEN position.
The time measurement with TurnOffTime_1…2 starts when the relay is switched off (close
damper) and ends when the limit switches report the CLOSED position.
Each of the 2 time measurements can be switched off using the value 0.
An error remains stored, then the relay switches to the safe position.
Possible causes: damper becomes jammed, limit switch defective, input for limit switch
defective, cable to the limit switch interrupted, cable to the motor interrupted, motor
defective.

Manipulation
(Operating mode Motorized_SafetyOpen, Motorized_SafetyClose, LimitSwitch_Open_Close)
If both limit switches are switched on simultaneously, this error will be reported.
In ActuPos_1…2, the running value is reported at the same time.
An error remains stored, then the relay is switched off.
Possible causes: limit switch defective, input for limit switch defective, cable to the limit
switch short-circuited.

Update_Error
(Operating mode Motorized_SafetyOpen, Motorized_SafetyClose)
The time interval between write accesses to ActuDrive_1…2 can be monitored. If the
allowed duration (RcvHeartBeat_1…2) is exceeded, this error will be reported.
The monitoring also starts if the error is reset or RcvHeartBeat is set to unequal to 0.
The time measurement can be switched off using the value 0.
An error remains stored, then the relay switches to the safe position.
Possible causes: remote terminal on the bus out of operation, bus connection interrupted
(e.g. cable, repeater, switch).

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Several errors simultaneously

Even if several errors occur in one channel simultaneously, the error handling is carried out
only for the first detected error. Only after confirmation by resetting it to OK (alarm reset),
another error can be detected.

Fire damper (Motorized_SafetyClose)

Depending on the alarm reset, fire position, ActuDrive1…2 and error state, the relay is
switched as follows (evaluation from top to bottom):
Other ActuDrive_1…2 AlarmCode_1…2 Relay 1…2
Alarm reset open (1) OK (1) On
Fire position any any Off
- any Runtime_Error (3) Off
any Update_Error (5) Off
any Manipulation (4) Off
open (1) OK (1) On
close (2) OK (1) Off
Initialization after switch-on / reset:
ActuDrive is set to open. AlarmCode is set to OK. The alarm reset starts to interrupt the
self-holding in the safe state via fire position.
Smoke damper (Motorized_SafetyOpen)
Depending on the alarm reset, fire position, ActuDrive1…2 and error state, the relay is
switched as follows (evaluation from top to bottom):
Other ActuDrive_1…2 AlarmCode_1…2 Relay 1…2
Alarm reset close (2) OK (1) Off
Fire position any any On
- any Runtime_Error (3) On
any Update_Error (5) On
any Manipulation (4) Off
open (1) OK (1) On
close (2) OK (1) Off
Initialization after switch-on / reset:
ActuDrive is set to close. AlarmCode is set to OK. The alarm reset starts to interrupt the self-
holding in the safe state via fire position.

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Modbus Function “06 (0x06) Write Single Register”

Request
Register Address 0.. 17 or 66
Register Value according to tables or the
description above
Response
Echo of the request

Modbus Function “16 (0x10) Write Multiple Registers”

Request
Valid Register Starting Address 0.. 17 or 66
Valid Quantity of Registers 1.. 18
Byte Count 2 x Quantity of registers
Registers Value Quantity of registers x 2 Byte
according to tables above
Response
Function Code, Register Starting Address, Quantity of Registers

Modbus Function “43 /14 (0x2B / 0x0E) Read Device Identification”

Request
Read Device ID code: 0x01
Object ID 0x00
Response
Device ID code 0x01
Conformity level 0x01
More follows 0x00
Next object ID 0x00
Number of objects 0x03
Object ID 0x00
Object Length 0x11
Object Value “METZ CONNECT GmbH”
Object ID 0x01
Object Length 0x09 0x0E
Object Value “MR-DIO4/2” “MR-DIO4/2IP65”
Object ID 0x02
Object Length 0x04
Object Value “V1.6”

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MR-TP

I/O commands
Modbus Function “02 (0x02) Read Discrete Inputs”
Request
Valid Input Starting Address 0 .. 15
Valid Quantity of Inputs 1 .. 16
Response
Byte Count 1..2
Input Status Bit0 .. Bit15
Information
Discrete Input 0-5: switching status of the digital inputs,
0: OFF, 1: ON
Discrete Input 6-7: feedback of transistor outputs,
0: OFF, 1: ON
Discrete Input 8-9: feedback of switching status of relay 1,
0: Off, 2: level 1 (open),
3: level 2 (close)
Discrete Input 10-11: Cause of the switching status of relay 1,
for sunblind mode see table of priorities,
otherwise 3: trigger switch, 0: Modbus coils
Discrete Input 12-13: feedback of switching status of relay 2,
0: OFF, 2: level 1 (open),
3: level 2 (close)
Discrete Input 14-15: Cause of the switching status of relay 2,
for sunblind mode see table of priorities,
otherwise 3: trigger switch, 0: Modbus coils
Modbus Function “04 (0x04) Read Input Registers”
Request
Valid Register Starting Address 0
Valid Quantity of Registers 1
Response
Byte Count 2
Values Register Bit0 .. Bit15
Information
See information Discrete Input 0-15

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Modbus Function “01 (0x01) Read Coils”

Request
Valid Coil Starting Address 0 .. 5
Valid Quantity of Outputs 1 .. 6
Response
Byte Count 1
Output Status Bit0 .. Bit5

Bit Information
0 = Status digital output 1 off
0
1 = Status digital output 1 on
0 = Status digital output 2 off
1
1 = Status digital output 2 on
Status relay 1 in “switch” mode: 0: relay contact 11-14-24 open
1: relay contact 11-14-24 open
2-3
2: relay contact 11-14 closed
3: relay contact 11-24 closed
Status relay 2 in “switch” mode: 0: relay contact 31-34-44 open
1: relay contact 31-34-44 open
4-5
2: relay contact 31-34 closed
3: relay contact 31-44 closed
Modbus Function “05 (0x05) Write Single Coil”
Request
Valid Output Address 0 .. 5
Valid Output Value 0x0000 or 0xFF00
Response
Echo of request

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Modbus Function “15 (0x15) Write Multiple Coils”

Request
Valid Coil Starting Address 0 .. 5
Valid Quantity of Outputs 1 .. 6
Valid Byte Count 1
Output Value 0 or 1 in Bit0 .. Bit5
Bit Information
0 = Status digital output 1 off
0
1 = Status digital output 1 on
0 = Status digital output 2 off
1
1 = Status digital output 2 on
Status relay 1 in “switch” mode: 0: relay contact 11-14-24 open
1: relay contact 11-14-24 open
2-3
2: relay contact 11-14 closed
3: relay contact 11-24 closed
Status relay 2 in “switch” mode: 0: relay contact 31-34-44 open
1: relay contact 31-34-44 open
4-5
2: relay contact 31-34 closed
3: relay contact 31-44 closed
Response
Function Code, Starting Address, Quantity of Outputs
Modbus Function “03 (0x03) Read Holding Registers”
Request
Valid Register Starting Address 0 .. 7 or 66
Valid Quantity of Registers 8 or 1
Response
Function Code, Byte Count, Register Values
Value Register 0:
Bits 0 – 5 according to the tables or the description above
Bits 6 – 15 have no function
Value Register 1:
Sunblind command (in Low-Byte)
The following registers are stored in the EEPROM.
The time constants have the unit 10 ms:
Value Register 2:
Operating mode (Low-Byte) and Flags (High-Byte)
Factory setting 1, storage in EEPROM

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Value Register 3:
Bits 0-5 contain the basic setting for coils 0-5
Factory setting 0, storage in EEPROM
Value Register 4:
Time constant push-button short/long,
Unit 10 ms, factory setting 2 s, storage in EEPROM
Value Register 5:
Time constant short pulse,
Unit 10 ms, factory setting 0,5 s, storage in EEPROM
Value Register 6:
Time constant long pulse,
Unit 10 ms, factory setting 60 s, storage in EEPROM
Value Register 7:
Time constant rotating pulse (position the blades horizontally),
Unit 10 ms, factory setting 1 s, storage in EEPROM
Value Register 66
Time constant for connection monitoring
Unit 10 ms, factory setting 0 s, storage in EEPROM
Modbus Function “06 (0x06) Write Single Register”
Request
Register Address 0 - 7 or 66
Register Value according to tables or descriptions above
and below
Response
Echo of the request
Modbus Function “16 (0x10) Write Multiple Registers”
Request
Valid Register Starting Address 0 – 7 or 66
Valid Quantity of Registers 1–8
Byte Count 2 x Quantity of registers
Registers Value according to tables or descriptions above
and below
Response
Function Code, Register Starting Address, Quantity of Registers

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Operating modes
The operating mode is selected by using the low bits of the operating mode register. The
high bits contain more flags for sunblind operation (sunblind 1 / 2).
In all operating modes, a pause of 0.5 seconds of the Off status is included between level 1
and level 2 when the relay outputs are switched.
Operating mode 0 (Modbus Off)
The digital inputs and transistor outputs are queried and controlled by the Modbus.
The relay outputs are only controlled via the built-in trigger switches.
Function of the trigger switches: Top = level 1, center = OFF, bottom = level 2.
Operating mode 1 (Switch 0-1-2)
The digital inputs and transistor outputs are queried and controlled by the Modbus.
The relay outputs are controlled by the Modbus or by the built-in trigger switches.
Function of the trigger switches: Top = OFF, center = level 1, bottom = level 2.
Operating mode 2 (Switch 1-0-2)
The digital inputs and transistor outputs are queried and controlled by the Modbus.
The relay outputs are controlled by the Modbus or by the built-in trigger switches.
Function of the trigger switches: Top = level 1, center = OFF, bottom = level 2.
Operating mode 3 (Sunblind 1)
Unused digital inputs and transistor outputs are queried and controlled by the Modbus.
The relay outputs and digital inputs are used to control 2 sunblinds.
Used for AC/DC motors with separate coils for opening and closing.
Relay contact 11: operating voltage for motor 1
Relay contact 14: motor and limit switch 1 for opening
Relay contact 24: motor and limit switch 1 for closing
Relay contact 31: operating voltage for motor 2
Relay contact 34: motor and limit switch 2 for opening
Relay contact 44: motor and limit switch 2 for closing
Operating push-buttons and switching contacts are connected to the digital inputs.
Input 1: open sunblind 1
Input 2: close sunblind 1
Input 3: optional wind contact (NC or NO contact)
Input 4: open sunblind 2
Input 5: close sunblind 2
Input 6: optional door contact (NC or NO contact)

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Operating mode 4 (Sunblind 2)

Unused digital inputs and transistor outputs are queried and controlled by the Modbus.
The relay outputs and digital inputs are used to control the sunblind.
Used for a DC motor that changes its direction of movement with polarity.
Relay contact 11: motor limit switches, open +, close −
Relay contact 14: operating voltage +
Relay contact 24: operating voltage −
Relay contact 31: motor limit switches, open −, close +
Relay contact 34: operating voltage −
Relay contact 44: operating voltage +
Operating push-buttons and switching contacts are connected to the digital inputs.
Input 1: open sunblind
Input 2: close sunblind
Input 3: optional wind contact (NC or NO contact)
Input 6: optional door contact (NC or NO contact)
Sunblind operating modes
Function of the trigger switches:
top = level 1 / opening, center = OFF, bottom = level 2 / closing.
Priorities of relay control, value is returned with relay status
Priority Value Description
Highest 3 Trigger switch in the device
2 Wind and door contact
1 Sunblind command
Lowest 0 Inputs for operating keys

When the optional wind contact is activated, the sunblind is opened.

The activation of the wind contact has the same effect as the sunblind command 2.
When the optional door contact is activated, the sunblind is prevented from closing.

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Different operation modes and time constants can be set for the operation pushbuttons.
Flags in operating mode register for sunblind mode
Bit Value Description
0 No wind contact at input 3
15
1 Wind contact at input 3
0 Wind contact is NO contact
14
1 Wind contact is NC contact
0 No door contact at input 6
13
1 Door contact at input 6
0 Door contact is NO contact
12
1 Door contact is NC contact
0-3 Short pulse starts with key press
0 Short pulse ends after the time constant „Short“
1 Short pulse ends after the minimum of time constant „Short“ and key press
2 Short pulse ends after the maximum of time constant „Short“ and key press
3 Short pulse ends with key press
10-
8 4 Short pulse starts at the end of key press, ends after the time constant
„Short“
7 Pulse lasts as long as key press
0-4 Long pulse starts after time constant „pushbutton“, ends after time constant
„Long“ and ends earlier in case of a short key press
7 No long pulse
Simultaneous control of both sunblinds with the sunblind command register is possible via
the bus. The command sequence begins as soon as the register content is changed.
Coding of the sunblind commands
0 Normal operation, control by operating pushbuttons possible
1 Switch off relay, lock control by operation pushbuttons (lock)
2 Long pulse for opening, then lock
3 Long pulse for closing, then lock
4 Long pulse for closing, then rotating pulse (blades horizontal), then lock

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Modbus Function “43 /14 (0x2B / 0x0E) Read Device Identification”

Request
Read Device ID code: 0x01
Object ID 0x00
Response
Device ID code 0x01
Conformity level 0x01
More follows 0x00
Next object ID 0x00
Number of objects 0x03
Object ID 0x00
Object Length 0x11
Object Value “METZ CONNECT GmbH”
Object ID 0x01
Object Length 0x05
Object Value “MR-TP”
Object ID 0x02
Object Length 0x04
Object Value “V1.2”

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MR-AO4

I/O commands
Modbus Function “03 (0x03) Read Holding Registers”
Holding Register 0-3: output value of the outputs,
Signed Integer16,
Holding Register 4-7: basic settings of the output values
Request
Valid Register Starting Address 0..7 or 66
Valid Quantity of Registers 1..8 or 1
Response
Byte Count 2 x Quantity of Registers
Values Register 0..7 0x0000 to 0xFFFF (0x7FFF = 10.24 Volt)
Unit = 10.24V / 215 = 1V / 3200 = 0.3125 mV
Value Register 66
Time constant for communication monitoring.
Register Value = 0 (0x0000) there is no communication monitoring, all other values are for
communication monitoring with a solution of 10 ms.
0x0000 to 0xFFFF => 0 to 655.35 seconds = 10.9 minutes
Modbus Function “06 (0x06) Write Single Register”
Request
Valid Register Address 0..7 or 66
Valid Value Register 0..7 0x0000 to 0xFFFF (0x7FFF = 10.24 Volt)
Valid Value Register 66 0x0000 to 0xFFFF
(0 to 655.35 seconds)
Response
Echo of the request
Modbus Function “16 (0x10) Write Multiple Registers”
Request
Valid Register Starting Address 0..7 or 66
Valid Quantity of Registers 1..8
Valid Byte Count 2 x Quantity of Registers (QoR)
Valid Value Register 0..7 QoR x 0x0000 to 0xFFFF (0x7FFF = 10.24 Volt)
Response
Function Code, Register Starting Address, Quantity of Registers

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Modbus Function “43 /14 (0x2B / 0x0E) Read Device Identification”

Request
Read Device ID code: 0x01
Object ID 0x00
Response
Device ID code 0x01
Conformity level 0x01
More follows 0x00
Next object ID 0x00
Number of objects 0x03
Object ID 0x00
Object Length 0x11
Object Value “METZ CONNECT GmbH”
Object ID 0x01
Object Length 0x06
Object Value “MR-AO4”
Object ID 0x02
Object Length 0x04
Object Value “V1.4”

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MR-AOP4

I/O commands
Modbus Function “01 (0x01) Read Coils“
Modbus Function “02 (0x02) Read Discrete Inputs“
Modbus Function “04 (0x04) Read Input Registers”
Request
Valid Starting Address 0 .. 3
Valid Quantities 1 .. 4
Response
Byte Count 1
Status Bit0 .. Bit3 1 = manual mode
0 = automatic mode
Modbus Function “03 (0x03) Read Holding Registers”
Holding Register 0-3: output values of the outputs,
Signed Integer16,
Holding Register 4-7: basic settings of the output values
Request
Valid Register Starting Address 0..7 or 66
Valid Quantity of Registers 1..8 or 1
Response
Byte Count 2 x Quantity of Registers
Values Register 0..7 0x0000 to 0xFFFF (0x7FFF = 10.24 Volt)
Unit = 10.24V / 215 = 1V / 3200 = 0.3125 mV
Value Register 66
Time constant for communication monitoring.
Register Value = 0 (0x0000) there is no communication monitoring, all other values are for
communication monitoring with a solution of 10 ms.
0x0000 to 0xFFFF => 0 to 655.35 seconds = 10.9 minutes
Modbus Function “06 (0x06) Write Single Register”
Request
Valid Register Address 0..7 or 66
Valid Value Register 0..7 0x0000 to 0xFFFF (0x7FFF = 10.24 Volt)
Valid Value Register 66 0x0000 to 0xFFFF
(0 to 655.35 seconds)
Response
Echo of the request

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Modbus Function “16 (0x10) Write Multiple Registers”

Request
Valid Register Starting Address 0..7 or 66
Valid Quantity of Registers 1..8
Valid Byte Count 2 x Quantity of Registers (QoR)
Valid Value Register 0..7 QoR x 0x0000 to 0xFFFF (0x7FFF = 10.24 Volt)
Response
Function Code, Register Starting Address, Quantity of Registers

Modbus Function “43 /14 (0x2B / 0x0E) Read Device Identification”

Request
Read Device ID code: 0x01
Object ID 0x00
Response
Device ID code 0x01
Conformity level 0x01
More follows 0x00
Next object ID 0x00
Number of objects 0x03
Object ID 0x00
Object Length 0x11
Object Value “METZ CONNECT GmbH”
Object ID 0x01
Object Length 0x07
Object Value “MR-AOP4”
Object ID 0x02
Object Length 0x04
Object Value “V1.5”

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MR-AI8

I/O commands
Modbus Function “04 (0x04) Read Input Registers”
Request
Valid Starting Address 0 .. 15
Valid Quantities 1 .. 16 (1 .. 8 inputs)
Response
Byte Count 2 x Quantity o. R.
Registers Values Quantity o. R. x 12 Bytes

Input Register Information

1 0-1 Measured values are supplied in 2 registers each (4 Bytes).

2 2-3 Data type in the registers can be configured.

(see register 16-23)
3 4-5
Float value needs 2 registers (figure 1)
4 6-7
Signed in value is in the 1st register
5 8-9
Signed in 0 fills the 2nd register
6 10-11
Value remains 0 until a measurement takes place
7 12-13
Data types composed from 2 registers start at an even address
8 14-15

Figure 1
Byte1 Bit7 Byte1 Bit6..0 Byte2 Bit7 Byte2 Bit6..0 Byte3 Byte4

Sign Exponent Exponent Mantissa Mantissa Mantissa

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Configuration registers
Input circuit and measuring range, data type and value unit and the sensor characteristic
for usual temperature sensors are set for the 8 inputs with the 8 configuration registers.
Modbus Function “03 (0x03) Read Holding Registers“
Modbus Function “06 (0x06) Write Single Registers“
Modbus Function “16 (0x10) Write Multiple Registers“

Holding Register 0-15: Offset Register is added to the measured

value in 2 succeeding registers,
(Input 1 = Register 0 - 1)
Float in both or Signed Integer 16 in the
first one, same as for measured value
Holding Register 16-23: Configuration register (EEPROM), used to set
measuring range, data type of the measured value
(Float / Integer16), unit of the measured value and
sensor characteristic (input 1 = register 16)
Holding Register 24-63: Register for interpolation charts (EEPROM),
alternately temperature and resistance,
Float in 2 succeeding registers each.

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Configuration registers for voltage or resistance measurement

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

0 0 range number

Bit 15-8: reserved

Bit 7: 0 = voltage or resistance
Bit 6-5: range, defines input circuit or measuring range
00 voltage 0 to 10V, factory setting
01 voltage 0 to 10V, Pullup 2k at 5V
10 resistance
11 reserved
Bit 4-0: Number, defines presentation of the measured value
For voltage measurement:
0 measured value with data type float,
unit = 1V
1 measured value with data type signed int,
unit = 10.24V/2^15=1V/3200
=0.3125mV
2-31 reserved for other presentations
For resistance measurement:
0 measured value with data type float,
unit = 1 Ohm
1 measured value with data type signed int,
unit = 0.1 Ohm (max. 3.2767 kOhm)
2 measured value with data type signed int,
unit = 1 Ohm (max. 32.767 kOhm)
3 measured value with data type signed int,
unit = 10 Ohm (max. 327.67 kOhm)
4 measured value with data type signed int,
unit = 100 Ohm (max. 3276,7 kOhm)
5-31 reserved for other presentations

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Configuration registers for temperature measurement

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

0 1 Number Type

Bit 15-8: reserved

Bit 7: 1 = temperature with sensor characteristic
Bit 6-1: Number, is used to distinguish between sensor
and characteristic
0 Sensor PT100 (-50..150°C)
1 Sensor PT500 (-50..150°C)
2 Sensor PT1000 (-50..150°C)
3 Sensor NI1000-TK5000 (-50..150°C)
4 Sensor NI1000-TK6180 (-50..150°C)
5 Sensor BALCO 500 (-50..150°C)
6 Sensor KTY81-110 (-50..150°C)
7 Sensor KTY81-210 (-50..150°C)
8 Sensor NTC-1k8 (-50..150°C)
9 Sensor NTC-5k (-50..150°C)
10 Sensor NTC-10k (-50..150°C)
11 Sensor NTC-20k (-50..150°C)
12 Sensor LM235 (-40..120°C)
13 Sensor NTC-10k CAREL (-50..110°C)
14-55 Reserved for other sensors
56-61 Use of the interpolation chart see below
62-63 Reserved
Bit 0: Data type of the measured value
0 float, unit 1°C
1 signed int, unit 0.1°C

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Configuration registers to use the interpolation chart

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

0 1 7 range Intp Type

Bit 15-8: reserved

Bit 7: 1 Temperature with sensor characteristic
Bit 6-4: 7 Interpolation chart
Bit 3-2: Range, defines input circuit or measuring range
00 Voltage 0 to 10V
01 Voltage 0 to 10V, Pullup 2k at 5V
10 Resistance
11 Reserved
Bit 1: Selection of interpolation
0 Sensor characteristic is nearly linear
1 Sensor characteristic is nearly
exponential (for ex. NTC)
Bit 0: Data type of the measured value
0 float, unit 1°C
1 signed int, unit 0.1°C

Configurations registers are shown above in a way to display the meaning of the individual
bit. For the application it is more convenient if the register contents is displayed as a whole,
see the following chart.

Dec Hex Measuring range Data type Unit Maximum

voltage or resistance
0 0x00 voltage 0 to 10V float 1V 10.24 V
1 0x01 signed int 0.3125mV
32 0x20 voltage/pullup float 1V 10.24 V
33 0x21 signed int 0.3125mV
64 0x40 resistance float 1 Ohm 4 MOhm
65 0x41 signed int 0.1 Ohm 3.2767 kOhm
66 0x42 signed int 1 Ohm 32.767 kOhm
67 0x43 signed int 10 Ohm 327.67 kOhm
68 0x44 signed int 100 Ohm 3276.7 kOhm

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Temperature measurement with data type float:

Dec Hex Measuring range Data type Unit Maximum
128 0x80 Sensor PT100 float 1°C -50..150°C
130 0x82 Sensor PT500 -50..150°C
132 0x84 Sensor PT1000 -50..150°C
134 0x86 Sensor NI1000-TK5000 -50..150°C
136 0x88 Sensor NI1000-TK6180 -50..150°C
138 0x8A Sensor BALCO 500 -50..150°C
140 0x8C Sensor KTY81-110 NXP -50..150°C
142 0x8E Sensor KTY81-210 NXP -50..150°C
144 0x90 Sensor NTC-1k8 Thermokon -50..150°C
146 0x92 Sensor NTC-5k Thermokon -50..150°C
148 0x94 Sensor NTC-10k Thermokon -50..150°C
150 0x96 Sensor NTC-20k Thermokon -50..150°C
152 0x98 Sensor LM235 -40..120°C
154 0x9A Sensor NTC-10k CAREL -50..110°C
Temperature measurement with data type signed int (register number is by 1 larger than above):
Dec Hex Measuring range Data type Unit Maximum
129 0x81 Sensor PT100 signed int 0.1°C -50..150°C
131 0x83 Sensor PT500 -50..150°C
133 0x85 Sensor PT1000 -50..150°C
135 0x87 Sensor NI1000-TK5000 -50..150°C
137 0x89 Sensor NI1000-TK6180 -50..150°C
139 0x8B Sensor BALCO 500 -50..150°C
141 0x8D Sensor KTY81-110 NXP -50..150°C
143 0x8F Sensor KTY81-210 NXP -50..150°C
145 0x91 Sensor NTC-1k8 Thermokon -50..150°C
147 0x93 Sensor NTC-5k Thermokon -50..150°C
149 0x95 Sensor NTC-10k Thermokon -50..150°C
151 0x97 Sensor NTC-20k Thermokon -50..150°C
153 0x99 Sensor LM235 -40..120°C
155 0x9B Sensor NTC-10k CAREL -50..110°C
Measurement with interpolation chart:
Dec Hex Measuring range Data type Interpolation
240 0xF0 Voltage 0 to 10V float linear
241 0xF1 signed int linear
242 0xF2 float exponential
243 0xF3 signed int exponential
244 0xF4 Voltage/Pullup float linear
245 0xF5 signed int linear
246 0xF6 float exponential
247 0xF7 signed int exponential
248 0xF8 Resistance float linear
249 0xF9 signed int linear
250 0xFA float exponential
251 0xFB signed int exponential

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Registers 24-63 (0x18-0x3F) interpolation chart

This chart can be used to convert and linearize values for sensors without a characteristic
already defined in the device. The chart contains up to 10 nodes of the sensor characteristic
to interpolate between.
Example: transformation from resistance to temperature for temperature sensors.
Register contents is stored in the EEPROM.
The description refers to temperature sensors. Other sensors than temperature sensors (e.g.
humidity) are also possible and it is also possible to measure voltage instead of resistance.
These properties can be set in the configuration register:
Measuring range voltage
voltage, pullup 2k at 5 V (for ex. for LM235)
resistance (normal case with temperature sensors)
Interpolation sensor characteristic is nearly linear
sensor characteristic is nearly exponential
(for NTCs)
Data type of measuring range float (unit 1 °C)
signed int (unit 0.1 °C)

Node Registers Registers

Temperature Resistance
1 24-25 26-27
2 28-29 30-31
3 32-33 34-35
4 36-37 38-39
5 40-41 42-43
6 44-45 46-47
7 48-49 50-51
8 52-53 54-55
9 56-57 58-59
10 60-61 62-63

The nodes are filled beginning at the top of the chart, with a maximum of 10, and end
with temperature = resistance = 0, if there are less nodes. Temperature and resistance
values have to be in ascending or descending order. So the combination 0,0 as a node is
not allowed. Data type in the registers: float temperature, float resistance.

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Modbus Function “43 /14 (0x2B / 0x0E) Read Device Identification”

Request
Read Device ID code: 0x01
Object ID 0x00
Response
Device ID code 0x01
Conformity level 0x01
More follows 0x00
Next object ID 0x00
Number of objects 0x03
Object ID 0x00
Object Length 0x11
Object Value “METZ CONNECT GmbH”
Object ID 0x01
Object Length 0x06
Object Value “MR-AI8”
Object ID 0x02
Object Length 0x04
Object Value “V1.6”

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MR-CI4

I/O commands
Modbus Function “04 (0x04) Read Input Registers”

Input Registers
Address Information
0–3 Measured values of inputs 1-4,
Data type Signed Integer16,
Value ranges:
Value 0 = 0 V ,... Value 32767 = 10.24 V
Value 0 = 0 mA ,... Value 32767 = 20.48 mA
Value 0 = 4 mA ,... Value 32767 = 20.38 mA
4 Status register
Bit 0...7: Position of DIP switches 1...8
Bit value 0 = OFF
Bit value 1 = ON
Bit 8...11: Status of inputs 1...4
Bit value 0 = voltage < 2 V or current < 4 mA
Bit value 1 = voltage ≥ 2 V or current ≥ 4 mA

Modbus Function “43 /14 (0x2B / 0x0E) Read Device Identification”

Request
Read Device ID code: 0x01
Object ID 0x00
Response
Device ID code 0x01
Conformity level 0x01
More follows 0x00
Next object ID 0x00
Number of objects 0x03
Object ID 0x00
Object Length 0x11
Object Value “METZ CONNECT GmbH”
Object ID 0x01
Object Length 0x06
Object Value “MR-CI4”
Object ID 0x02
Object Length 0x04
Object Value “V1.4”

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MR-AIO4/2-IP

I/O commands
Modbus Function “04 (0x04) Read Input Registers”
Request
Valid Starting Address 0 .. 7
Valid Quantities 1 .. 8 ( 1 .. 4 inputs )
Response
Byte Count 2 x Quantity o. R.
Registers Values Quantity o. R. x 12 Bytes

Input Registers Information

1 0-1 The measured values are supplied in2 registers each (4 Bytes).
Data type in the registers can be configured.
2 2-3
(see registers 16-19)
3 4-5
Float value needs 2 registers (figure 1)
4 6-7
Signed in value is in the 1st register
Signed in 0 fills the 2nd register
Value remains 0 until a measurement takes place
Data types composed from 2 registers start at the even address

Figure 1
Byte1 Bit7 Byte1 Bit6..0 Byte2 Bit7 Byte2 Bit6..0 Byte3 Byte4

Sign Exponent Exponent Mantissa Mantissa Mantissa

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Configuration registers
These 4 configuration registers are used for the setting of input circuit and measuring
range, data type and unit of the measured value and the sensor characteristic for usual
temperature sensors for each of the 4 inputs.
The register content is stored at the EEPROM.
Modbus Function “03 (0x03) Read Holding Registers“ (max 20 at once)
Modbus Function “06 (0x06) Write Single Registers“
Modbus Function “03 (0x03) Write Multiple Registers“ (max 20 at once)

Holding Register 0-7: Offset register, is added to the measured value in

2 succeeding registers each,
(input 1 = register 0-1)
Float in both or Signed Integer16 in the first
same as for measured value
Holding Register 8-15: Freely usable register
Holding Register 16-19: Configuration register, is used to set measuring
range, data type of the measured value
(Float / Integer16), unit of the measured value and
sensor characteristic (input 1 = register 16)
Holding Register 20-21: Output registers, output values of the outputs,
Signed Integer16,
Value range: 0 = 0 V .. 32767 = 10.24 V
Holding Register 22-23: Basic settings of the output values,
Signed Integer16, factory setting 0
Holding Register 24-63: Interpolation chart registers,
alternately temperature and resistance,
Float in 2 succeeding registers each.
Holding Register 66: Time constant for connection monitoring
factory setting 0

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Configuration registers for voltage or resistance measuring

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

0 0 Range Number

Bit 15-8: reserved

Bit 7: 0 = voltage or resistance range,
Bit 6-5: defines input circuit or measuring range
00 voltage 0 to 10V
01 voltage 0 to 10V, pullup 2k at 5 V
10 resistance
11 reserved
Bit 4-0: Number, defines the presentation of the
measured value
For voltage measurement:
0 measured value with data type float,
unit = 1V
1 measured value with data type signed int,
unit = 10.24V/2^15=1V/3200
=0.3125mV
2-31 reserved for other presentations
For resistance measurement:
0 measured value with data type float,
unit = 1 Ohm
1 measured value with data type signed int,
unit = 0.1 Ohm (max. 3.2767 kOhm)
2 measured value with data type signed int,
unit = 1 Ohm (max. 32.767 kOhm)
3 measured value with data type signed int,
unit = 10 Ohm (max. 327.67 kOhm)
4 measured value with data type signed int,
unit = 100 Ohm (max. 3276.7 kOhm)
5-31 reserved for other presentations

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Configuration registers for temperature measurement

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

0 1 Number Type

Bit 15-8: reserved

Bit 7: 1 = temperature with sensor characteristic
Bit 6-1: Number, is used to distinguish sensor and
measuring range
0 Sensor PT100 (-50..150°C)
1 Sensor PT500 (-50..150°C)
2 Sensor PT1000 (-50..150°C)
3 Sensor NI1000-TK5000 (-50..150°C)
4 Sensor NI1000-TK6180 (-50..150°C)
5 Sensor BALCO 500 (-50..150°C)
6 Sensor KTY81-110 (-50..150°C)
7 Sensor KTY81-210 (-50..150°C)
8 Sensor NTC-1k8 (-50..150°C)
9 Sensor NTC-5k (-50..150°C)
10 Sensor NTC-10k (-50..150°C)
11 Sensor NTC-20k (-50..150°C)
12 Sensor LM235 (-40..120°C)
13 Sensor NTC-10k CAREL (-50..110°C)
14-55 reserved for other sensors
56-61 use of the interpolation chart see below
62-63 reserved
Bit 0: Data type of the measuring range
0 float, Unit 1°C
1 signed int, Unit 0.1°C

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Configuration registers to use the interpolation chart

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

0 1 7 Range Intp Type

Bit 15-8: reserved

Bit 7: 1 temperature with sensor characteristic
Bit 6-4: 7 interpolation chart
Bit 3-2: Range, defines input circuit or measuring range
00 voltage 0 to 10V
01 voltage 0 to 10V, pullup 2k at 5 V
10 resistance
11 reserved
Bit 1: Selection of interpolation
0 sensor characteristic is nearly linear
1 sensor characteristic is nearly
exponential (for ex. NTC)
Bit 0: Data type of the measured value
0 float, unit 1°C
1 signed int, unit 0.1°C

Configurations registers are shown above in a way to display the meaning of the individual
bit. For the application it is more convenient if the register contents is displayed as a whole,
see the following chart

Dez Hex Measuring range Data type Unit Maximum

Voltage or resistance:
0 0x00 Voltage 0 to 10V float 1V 10.24 V
1 0x01 signed int 0.3125 mV
32 0x20 Voltage/Pullup float 1V 10.24 V
33 0x21 signed int 0.3125 mV
64 0x40 Resistance float 1 Ohm 4 MOhm
65 0x41 signed int 0.1 Ohm 3.2767 kOhm
66 0x42 signed int 1 Ohm 32.767 kOhm
67 0x43 signed int 10 Ohm 327.67 kOhm
68 0x44 signed int 100 Ohm 3276.7 kOhm

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Temperature measurement with data type float:

Dez Hex Measuring range Data type Unit Maximum
128 0x80 Sensor PT100 float 1°C -50..150°C
130 0x82 Sensor PT500 -50..150°C
132 0x84 Sensor PT1000 -50..150°C
134 0x86 Sensor NI1000-TK5000 -50..150°C
136 0x88 Sensor NI1000-TK6180 -50..150°C
138 0x8A Sensor BALCO 500 -50..150°C
140 0x8C Sensor KTY81-110 NXP -50..150°C
142 0x8E Sensor KTY81-210 NXP -50..150°C
144 0x90 Sensor NTC-1k8 Thermokon -50..150°C
146 0x92 Sensor NTC-5k Thermokon -50..150°C
148 0x94 Sensor NTC-10k Thermokon -50..150°C
150 0x96 Sensor NTC-20k Thermokon -50..150°C
152 0x98 Sensor LM235 -40..120°C
154 0x9A Sensor NTC-10k CAREL -50..110°C
Temperature measurement with data type signed int (register number is by 1 larger then above):
Dez Hex Measuring range Data type Unit Maximum
129 0x81 Sensor PT100 signed int 0.1°C -50..150°C
131 0x83 Sensor PT500 -50..150°C
133 0x85 Sensor PT1000 -50..150°C
135 0x87 Sensor NI1000-TK5000 -50..150°C
137 0x89 Sensor NI1000-TK6180 -50..150°C
139 0x8B Sensor BALCO 500 -50..150°C
141 0x8D Sensor KTY81-110 NXP -50..150°C
143 0x8F Sensor KTY81-210 NXP -50..150°C
145 0x91 Sensor NTC-1k8 Thermokon -50..150°C
147 0x93 Sensor NTC-5k Thermokon -50..150°C
149 0x95 Sensor NTC-10k Thermokon -50..150°C
151 0x97 Sensor NTC-20k Thermokon -50..150°C
153 0x99 Sensor LM235 -40..120°C
155 0x9B Sensor NTC-10k CAREL -50..110°C
Measurement with interpolation chart:
Dez Hex Measuring range Data type Interpolation
240 0xF0 Voltage 0 to 10V float linear
241 0xF1 signed int linear
242 0xF2 float exponential
243 0xF3 signed int exponential
244 0xF4 Voltage/Pullup float linear
245 0xF5 signed int linear
246 0xF6 float exponential
247 0xF7 signed int exponential
248 0xF8 Resistance float linear
249 0xF9 signed int linear
250 0xFA float exponential
251 0xFB signed int exponential

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Registers 24-63 (0x18-0x3F) interpolation chart

This chart can be used to convert and linearize values for sensors without a characteristic
already defined in the device. The chart contains up to 10 nodes of the sensor characteristic
to interpolate between.
Example: transformation from resistance to temperature for temperature sensors.
Register contents is stored in the EEPROM.
The description refers to temperature sensors. Other sensors than temperature sensors (e.g.
humidity) are also possible and it is also possible to measure voltage instead of resistance.
These properties can be set in the configuration register:
Measuring range voltage
voltage, pullup 2k at 5 V (for ex. for LM235)
resistance (normal case with temperature sensors)
Interpolation sensor characteristic is nearly linear
sensor characteristic is nearly exponential
(for NTCs)
Data type of measuring range float (unit 1 °C)
signed int (unit 0.1 °C)

Node Register Register

Temperature Resistance
1 24-25 26-27
2 28-29 30-31
3 32-33 34-35
4 36-37 38-39
5 40-41 42-43
6 44-45 46-47
7 48-49 50-51
8 52-53 54-55
9 56-57 58-59
10 60-61 62-63

The nodes are filled beginning at the top of the chart, with a maximum of 10, and end
with temperature = resistance = 0, if there are less nodes. Temperature and resistance
values have to be in ascending or descending order. So the combination 0,0 as a node is
not allowed. Data type in the registers: float temperature, float resistance.

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Function block PID controller (PID1-PID2)

General information on the controller type
The MR-AIO4/2 contains 2 PID controllers for applications for temperature control.
T1 filter
An ideal PID controller causes problems due to differentiation component:
- Quick changes at the input lead to restriction at the controller output and, thus, to
non-linear behavior. (This may also be desired.)
- Noise and other interferences of the input measured values are intensified.
Therefore, real PID controllers are implemented with an additional T1 filter with smaller
time constant T1 (PIDT1 controller). The filter can only be assigned to the D component or
to P, I and D components together. For this controller, it applies only to the D component.
Differentiator input
The D component can be calculated from the difference of nominal value and actual value
± (X – W) or directly from the actual value ± X (this option can be switched). A quick
change of the nominal value does not affect the output if the actual value is used directly.
Differential equation
This differential equation is used to define the function and variables:

Y  Yp  Yi  Ydt
Yp  Fp  Xw
t
1
Yi  Fp    ( Xw ) d 
Ti 0

d (Ydt ) d ( Xwd )
Ydt  T 1   Fp  Td 
dt dt

with W = nominal value Yi = integral component

X = actual value Ydt = differential component filtered
Xw = difference ± (X – W) Fp = gain
Xwd = Xw or ± X Ti = integration time constant, reset time
Y = controller output Td = differential time constant, derivative action
time
Yp = proportional component T1 = filter time constant

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Output limitation
The I-share Yi and the Y output are limited by the Ymin and Ymax constants.
In addition, the Y output is limited by the values which can be changed during operation.
PID1 controller has the input Amin which represents the lower limit for its Y output.
PID2 controller has the Bmax input which represents the upper limit for its Y output.
Dead range
This parameter can be used to prevent continuous small changes at the Y output.
Otherwise, they can lead to wear of the valve controlled by the output.
The Y output changes if the change is greater than DeadR and remains constant in all other
cases.
Manual operation
In the Automatic mode, the value at the Y output is also constantly saved in ManY register.
If the controller is switched to the Manual mode, it keeps its last value.
By changing the ManY in the Manual mode, the Y output is set to the new value.
If the Manual mode is quit, the Y output starts controlling at the current value.
Activity
The controller can be set to activated or deactivated.
If it is deactivated, the Y output is set to DeactY permanently.
If it is activated, the Y output starts its controlling activity with the InitY value.

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Controller structure
Amin
Bmax
Yp

W Xw Yi
Dif Ppi I
Y
Sum

X Yq Ydt
Pdt DT

Fp Td Ti Ymin
PropF T1 Ymin Ymax
Action Manual Ymax Amin
InputD Enable ManY Bmax
Manual EnAmin
InitY EnBmax
Enable ManY
Manual
DeactY
Enable
DeadR

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Controller algorithm
(Parameter): if (PropF) Fp = (Ymax – Ymin) / Fp_Xp
else Fp = Fp_Xp

Block Dif: Xw = X – W

Block Ppi: Yp = Fp * Xw
if (Action) Yp = – Yp

Block Pdt: if (InputD) Yq = Fp * X

else Yq = Fp * Xw
if (Action) Yq = – Yq

Block I: Yi = Yi_1
if (Enable 0 –> 1) Yi = InitY – Yp (Start PID)
if (Manual 1 –> 0) Yi = ManY – Yp (Auto PID)
if (Ti > 0) Yi = Yi + Yp * Te / Ti
if (Yi < Ymin) Yi = Ymin
if (Yi > Ymax) Yi = Ymax
if (!Enable) Yi = 0
if (Manual) Yi = 0

Block DT: Yd = 0
if (Td > 0) Yd = (Yq – Yq_1) * Td / Te
Ydt = Yd
if (T1 > 0) Ydt = Ydt_1 + (Yd – Ydt_1) * Te / T1
if (!Enable) Ydt = 0
if (Manual) Ydt = 0

Block Sum: Ys = Yp + Yi + Ydt

if (Ys < Ymin) Ys = Ymin
if (Ys > Ymax) Ys = Ymax
if (EnAmin) if (Ys < Amin) Ys = Amin (only PID1)
if (EnBmax) if (Ys > Bmax) Ys = Bmax (only PID2)
if (Manual) Ys = ManY
if (!Enable) Ys = DeactY
if (!Manual) ManY = Ys
if (|Y – Ys| > DeadR) Y = Ys

(Time Step Te): Yi_1 = Yi, Yq_1 = Yq, Ydt_1 = Ydt

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Modbus registers
The controller parameters belong to the data type float. They are saved permanently in
EEPROM.
They can be accessed using the following Modbus registers.
Name Configuration Registers, storage in EEPROM Adr. Adr.
(Modbus Holding Registers) PID1 PID2
Mode Option Flags for Operating Mode: 101 151
.Enable Activation signal of controller. Bit 0 Bit 0
0: Controller is inactive
1: Controller is active (Default)
.PropF The Proportional factor can be specified in two ways. Bit 1 Bit 1
0: Amplification Fp (Default)
1: Range Xp
.Action The difference Xw = ± (X – W) can be used directly or Bit 2 Bit 2
negated.
0: Difference used directly, Xw = + (X – W)
1: Difference used negated, Xw = – (X – W) (Default)
.InputD The derivated part can be calculated from Xw or X. Bit 3 Bit 3
0: D-Part calculated from ± Xw (Default)
1: D-Part calculated from ± X
.EnAmin Enable for minimum input Amin (only PID1). Bit 4 ---
0: Disable (Default)
1: Enable
.EnBmax Enable for maximum input Bmax (only PID2). --- Bit 4
0: Disable (Default)
1: Enable
.Manual 0: Automatic mode (Default) Bit 5 Bit 5
1: Manual mode
Fp_Xp Proportional factor specified in one of two ways: 102 152
- Amplification Fp (Default 3, Unit % / °C)
- Range Xp ( Unit °C)
Relation: Fp * Xp = (Ymax – Ymin)
Ti Integration time (Default 300, Unit s) 104 154
Td Derivation time (Default 1, Unit s) 106 156
T1 Filter time (Default 10, Unit s) 108 158
Ymin Lower limit of output Y (Unit %) 110 160
Ymax Upper limit of output Y (Unit %) 112 162
DeadR Dead range of output Y, 114 164
Y changes in minimum steps of DeadR (Unit %)
DeactY Y value when controller is inactive (Default 0, Unit %) 116 166
InitY Y start value when controller is switched to active 118 168
(Default 0, Unit %)

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Name Visualization / Control Registers Adr. Adr.

(Modbus Holding Registers) PID1 PID2
Yp Proportional part (Unit %, Read Only) 130 180
Yi Integral part (Unit %, Read Only) 132 182
Ydt Derivate part, filtered (Unit %, Read 134 184
Only)
ManY Y value when using manual mode (Unit %) 142 192

Function block Linear mapping with limitation (LCL1-LCL4)

Description LCL1 - LCL2
The function block has the X input and Y output. Between two limits (X1, X2), the input
values are shown on a linear map relative to the output values (Y1…Y2). Outside the limits,
the output values are limited to Y1 or Y2.
Y Y Y
Y2 Y2 Y2

Y1 Y1 Y1

X1 X2 X X2 X X2 X1 X
X1

Y Y Y
Y1 Y1 Y1

Y2 Y2 Y2

X2 X1 X X1 X X1 X2 X
X2

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Modbus registers
The parameters belong to the float data type. They are saved permanently in EEPROM.
Separate holding registers for each function block LCL1…LCL2:

Name Configuration Registers, storage in EEPROM Adr. Adr.

(Modbus Holding Registers) LCL1 LCL2
Y1 Point1, output Y (Default 0) 200 208
Y2 Point2, output Y (Default 100) 202 210
X1 Point1, input X (Default 0) 204 212
X2 Point2, input X (Default 100) 206 214

Description LCL3 - LCL4

The function block has the X input and Y output. Two points (X1, Y1) and (X2, Y2) define
how the input values are mapped to the output values.
The output values are limited to Y3 (minimum) or Y4 (maximum).

Y4

Y1

Y3

X1 X2 X

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Modbus registers
The parameters belong to the float data type. They are saved permanently in EEPROM.
Separate holding registers for each function block LCL1…LCL4:

Name Configuration Registers, storage in EEPROM Adr. Adr.

(Modbus Holding Registers) LCL3 LCL4
Y1 Point1, output Y (Default 0) 216 228
Y2 Point2, output Y (Default 100) 218 230
X1 Point1, input X (Default 0) 220 232
X2 Point2, input X (Default 100) 222 234
Y3 Lower limit of output Y (Default 0) 224 236
Y4 Upper limit of output Y (Default 100) 226 238

Wiring the function blocks

Overview

AI1 X
SW1 Y SW3
PID1
W Amin AO1

LCL1 W_1 LCL3 OutF_1 OutI_1

AI2 X Y Modbus Y X Modbus

AI3 X
SW2 Y SW4
PID2
W Bmax AO2

LCL2 W_2 LCL4 OutF_2 OutI_2

AI4 X Y Modbus Y X Modbus

Depending on the operating mode, nominal value and actual value can originate from the
analog inputs. These inputs provide values in Volts, Ohms or degrees of Celsius. If the
function block Linear conversion / limit or freely programmable interpolation table is used
in the analog input, adjustment to other value ranges and units can be performed at the
controller input.

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If the controller nominal value is set via Modbus, there are 2 separate registers:
- The initial nominal value InitW_1/2 is saved permanently in EEPROM.
- The nominal value W_1/2 can be written or read out anytime using Modbus.
The output value for an analog output can originate from the registers OutI and OutF or
from a PID controller. After each selection, the output value is reported in OutL and OutF.
When switching on the device and after the Watchdog timer has elapsed, these registers
are copied:
Default setting Current value
InitOutI_1/2 → OutI_1/2
InitOutF_1/2 → OutF_1/2
InitW_1/2 → W_1/2
Modbus registers
One PID controller is assigned to one output and 2 inputs respectively.
A register contains fields for the switches shown in the figure.
Other registers contain the nominal value and output value.

Name Configuration Registers, storage in EEPROM Adr.

(Modbus Holding Registers)
Switch Selection of signals (Default 0) 100
.SW1 Selection of setpoint W for controller PID1: Bits
0: Analog input In2 0–1
1: Analog input In2 with Linear Conversion / Limit LCL1
2: Modbus register W_1
In each selection the setpoint W is shown in Modbus register W_1.
.SW2 Selection of setpoint W for controller PID2: Bits
0: Analog input In4 2–3
1: Analog input In4 with Linear Conversion / Limit LCL2
2: Modbus register W_2
In each selection the setpoint W is shown in Modbus register W_2.
.SW3 Selection of output value for analog output Out1: Bits
0: Modbus register OutI_1 (int16_t) 4–5
1: Modbus register OutF_1 (float %)
2: Output value Y of controller PID1
In each selection the output value is shown in both Modbus registers.
.SW4 Selection of output value for analog output Out2: Bits
0: Modbus register OutI_2 (int16_t) 6–7
1: Modbus register OutF_2 (float %)
2: Output value Y of controller PID2
In each selection the output value is shown in both Modbus registers.
InitW_1 Initial setpoint for controller PID1 (Default 0, Unit °C) 120
InitW_2 Initial setpoint for controller PID2 (Default 0, Unit °C) 170

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Name Visualization /Control Registers Adr.

(Modbus Holding Registers)
W_1 Setpoint W for controller PID1 (Unit °C) 136
W_2 Setpoint W for controller PID2 (Unit °C) 186
Amin Minimum value for PID1 (Unit %, Read only) 140
Bmax Maximum value for PID2 (Unit %, Read only) 190

Modbus Function “43 /14 (0x2B / 0x0E) Read Device Identification”

Request
Read Device ID code: 0x01
Object ID 0x00
Response
Device ID code 0x01
Conformity level 0x01
More follows 0x00
Next object ID 0x00
Number of objects 0x03
Object ID 0x00
Object Length 0x11
Object Value “METZ CONNECT GmbH”
Object ID 0x01
Object Length 0x09
Object Value “MR-AIO4/2”
Object ID 0x02
Object Length 0x04
Object Value “V1.3”

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MR-SM3

I/O commands
Modbus Function “03 (0x03) Read Holding Registers” (R)
Modbus Function “04 (0x04) Read Input Registers” (R)
Modbus Function “06 (0x06) Write Single Register” (W)
Modbus Function “16 (0x10) Write Multiple Registers” (W)

Information
The Input Registers 0 and 31 to 38 are only relevant for production process.
Read Holding Registers (0 - 127, 256 – 383, 512 – 639, 768 - 895)
Read Input Registers (0 - 127, 256 – 383, 512 – 639, 768 - 895)
Write Single Register (0, 31, 32, 42 to 59, 65, 120 - 127)
Write Multiple Registers (42 to 59, 65, 120 - 127)

Input Register, Holding Register

Register Description Data type Solution
Address Unit
0 Calibration command Unsigned -
Is only used during production.
R/W
1 Voltage 1 RMS Unsigned 0.1 V
2 Voltage 2 RMS
3 Voltage 3 RMS R
4 Current 1 RMS Unsigned 0.01 A
5 Current 2 RMS
6 Current 3 RMS R
7 Voltage 1 Peak value Unsigned 0.1 V
8 Voltage 2 Peak value
9 Voltage 3 Peak value R
10 Current 1 Peak value Unsigned 0.01 A
11 Current 2 Peak value
12 Current 3 Peak value R
13 Frequency 1 unsigned 0.01 Hz
14 Frequency 2
15 Frequency 3

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16 Active power 1 Signed 1W

17 Active power 2
18 Active power 3 R
19 Apparent power 1 Unsigned 1 VA
20 Apparent power 2
21 Apparent power 3 R
22 Active power 1 Signed 0.1 W
23 Active power 2
24 Active power 3 R
25 Apparent power 1 Unsigned 0.1 VA
26 Apparent power 2
27 Apparent power 3 R
28 Reactive power 1 positive at inductive load Signed 0.1 VAR
29 Reactive power 2 negative at capacitive load
30 Reactive power 3 R
31 Calibration voltage Unsigned 0.01 V
R/W
32 Calibration current Unsigned 0.001 A
R/W
33 Calibration status flags 1 Bits 0-15 -
34 Calibration status flags 2
35 Calibration status flags 3 R
36 Calibration status flags 1 Bits 16-31 -
37 Calibration status flags 2
38 Calibration status flags 3 R
39 Reactive power 1 positive at inductive load signed 1 VAR
40 Reactive power 2 negative at capacitive load
41 Reactive power 3 R
42-43 Active energy 1 Range 0 to 999.999.999 unsigned 1 Wh
44-45 Active energy 2 long
46-47 Active energy 3
R/W
Counts absorbed active energy increasing order
and generated active energy decreasing order
Begins after device power-on with the value 0.
48-49 Reactive energy 1 Range 0 to 999.999.999 unsigned 1 VARh
50-51 Reactive energy 2 long
52-53 Reactive energy 3
R/W
Counts absorbed active energy increasing order
and generated active energy decreasing order
Begins after device power-on with the value 0.

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54 Transformation factor voltage 1 Values 1 to 254 unsigned -

55 Transformation factor voltage 2
56 Transformation factor voltage 3 R/W

Non-volatile storage in EEPROM.

Has only an effect on the registers of energy or
on the registers with data type float.
57 Transformation factor Current 1 Values 1 to 254 unsigned -
58 Transformation factor Current 2
59 Transformation factor Current 3 R/W

Non-volatile storage in EEPROM.

Has only an effect on the registers of energy or
on the registers with data type float.
60 Phase angle 1 signed 1°
61 Phase angle 2
62 Phase angle 3 R
65 Codes for bit rate and parity unsigned -

Factory setting 19200 bits, even parity. R/W

Non-volatile storage in EEPROM.

Bit 0-3: Code for bit rate.

Code 0x01 0x02 0x03 0x04 0x05 0x06 0x07
0x08
Bit/s 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600
115200

Bit 4-7: Code for parity.

Code 0x10 0x20 0x30
Parity Even Odd None

Bit 8-15: Value 0x53 enables changes with the

commands Write-Single/Multiple-Registers.
Then write this register as the only one.
66-67 Active power 1 float W
68-69 Active power 2
70-71 Active power 3 R
72-73 Apparent power 1 float VA
74-75 Apparent power 2
76-77 Apparent power 3 R
78-79 Reactive power 1 positive at inductive load float VAR
80-81 Reactive power 2 negative at capacitive load
82-83 Reactive power 3 R

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84-85 Voltage 1 RMS. float V

86-87 Voltage 2 RMS
88-89 Voltage 3 RMS R
90-91 Current 1 RMS float A
92-93 Current 2 RMS
94-95 Current 3 RMS R
96-97 Voltage 1 Peak value float V
98-99 Voltage 2 Peak value
100- Voltage 3 Peak value R
101
102- Current 1 Peak value float A
103
104- Current 2 Peak value R
105
106- Current 3 Peak value
107
108- Power factor 1 float -
109
110- Power factor 2 R
111
112- Power factor 3
113
114 Angle of phase 2 to 2 signed 0.1 °
115 Angle of phase 3 to 2
116 Angle of phase 2 to 3 R

Used only with three-phase current,

specified values
-120° at normal direction of rotation (negative,
right)
120° at reverse direction of rotation (positive, left)
117 Voltage value of positive sequence unsigned 0.1 V
118 Voltage value of negative sequence
119 Voltage value of zero sequence R
Values of the symmetrical components with three-
phase current.
120 Undervoltage tolerance unsigned %
Effective voltage
= 230 V * (100 % – tolerance_undervoltage) / R/W
100 %
Nonvolatile storage in EEPROM.

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121 Overvoltage tolerance unsigned %

Effective voltage
= 230 V * (100 % + tolerance_overvoltage) / R/W
100 %
Nonvolatile storage in EEPROM.
122 Asymmetry tolerance (negative sequence) unsigned %
Voltage_negative_system /
voltage_positive_sequence R/W
= tolerance_asymmetry / 100 %
Nonvolatile storage in EEPROM.
123 Asymmetry tolerance (zero sequence) unsigned %
Voltage_zero_sequence / voltage_positive_sequence
= tolerance_asymmetry / 100 % R/W
Nonvolatile storage in EEPROM.
124 Initial setting of unsigned -
Enable bits of voltage monitoring
Is copied to register 125 when the device is R/W
switched on.
Nonvolatile storage in EEPROM.
125 Enable bits of voltage monitoring unsigned -
Each error bit in register 126 has one enable bit.
Only if an enable bit is set, the respective error bit R/W
can be set.
Recording of measured voltage values stops when
error bits are set.
126 Error bits of voltage monitoring unsigned -
Bit 0-2: voltage drop 1-3 (< 25V)
Bit 3-5: undervoltage 1-3 R/W
Bit 6-8: overvoltage 1-3
Bit 13: asymmetry (zero sequence)
Bit 14: asymmetry (negative sequence)
Bit 15: wrong direction of rotation
The respective bit is automatically set in case of an
error, it is not deleted when the error has been
removed but has to be deleted via Modbus.
It is also possible to set bits via Modbus.
127 Status of measured value recording unsigned -
Bit 0: recording (0) is running, (1) is stopped
Bit 1: period of recording (0) 100ms, (1) 200ms R
R/W

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256- Recording of measured values voltage L1-N signed 0.1 V

383 Recording of measured values voltage L2-N
512- Recording of measured values voltage L3-N R
639 The wave shape of the three voltages can be
768- determined with 128 recorded measured values of
895 each phase.
Recording of measured voltage values stops when
error bits are set, so that the cause of error can later
be determined on the basis of the wave shape.
At a RMS voltage less than 25 V the values of voltage, current, frequency and power are
transmitted as 0.
The registers are updated with new measured values once per second.
Special data types
For Modbus applies, that in case of data with a length of several Bytes the High Byte will be
transmitted first and the Low Byte last (Big-Endian). Data types with a length of multiple
registers are described below.
If a data type needs several registers they should be read or written all together in one
command to assure consistency of data. Registers can be accessed individually but then the
user has to assure that data are consistent, for example with multiple queries.
Data type unsigned long
This data type uses 2 registers each, that means 4 Bytes.

Register addresses Register + 0 Register + 1

Bytes in order of Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4
transmission High Low High Low
Bit numbers Bit 31-24 Bit 23-16 Bit 15-8 Bit 7-0
Data type float
This data type uses 2 registers each, that means 4 Bytes.

Register addresses Register + 0 Register + 1

Bytes in order of Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4
transmission High Low High Low
Bit numbers Bit 31-24 Bit 23-16 Bit 15-8 Bit 7-0
Bits of float value Sign, Exp 7-1 Exp 0, Mant 22-16 Mant 15-8 Mant 7-0
Indication of a compatibility problem:
4 different orders of the bytes in the registers are used in the market for data type “Float”.

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Configuration of the terminal block contacts

1La, 2La, 3La Phase supply
1Lb, 2Lb, 3Lb Phase consumer
1N, 2N, 3N Neutral lead
At the contacts of the neutral lead the supply and consumer should not only be connected
via the PC board because otherwise the power loss in the device is getting too high. The
two neutral lead terminal blocks have to be connected by an external bridge if both are
used.

Modbus Function “43 /14 (0x2B / 0x0E) Read Device Identification”

Request
Read Device ID code: 0x01
Object ID 0x00
Response
Device ID code 0x01
Conformity level 0x01
More follows 0x00
Next object ID 0x00
Number of objects 0x03
Object ID 0x00
Object Length 0x11
Object Value “METZ CONNECT GmbH”
Object ID 0x01
Object Length 0x06
Object Value “MR-SM3”
Object ID 0x02
Object Length 0x04
Object Value “V1.2”

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MR-Multi I/O 12DI/7AI/2AO/8DO

I/O-commands
Modbus-Function “01 (0x01) Read Coils“ (R)
Modbus-Function “02 (0x02) Read Discrete Inputs“ (R)
Modbus-Function “03 (0x03) Read Holding Registers” (R)
Modbus-Function “04 (0x04) Read Input Registers” (R)
Modbus-Function “06 (0x06) Write Single Register” (W)
Modbus-Function “16 (0x10) Write Multiple Registers” (W)

Information
The holding registers 64 and 67 to 69 are only relevant for production process.
Read Discrete Inputs (0 - 15)
Read Coils (0 - 31)
Write Multiple Coils (0 - 31)
Write Single Coil (0 - 31)
Read Input Registers (0 - 99)
Read Holding Registers (0 - 99)
Write Multiple Registers (0 - 99)
Write Single Register (0 - 99)

Function block Bus-Watchdog

The Modbus communication may be controlled by a watchdog timer. The timer restarts
with every valid message, that was directed to the device. Only the devices address is
relevant, not the rest of the message. If the bus master or the connection fails and the
timer will elapse, the outputs switch to their default values (save state) and the red LED will
shine. With the time constants value of 0 the watchdog timer is inactive.

Holding Registers
Addr. Description
66 Time constant of communication monitoring
Data type uint16, resolution 10 ms
Maximum value = 65535 = 655.35 seconds = 10.9 minutes
Factory default 0 (watchdog inactive)
Storage in EEPROM

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While defining the time constant you have to respect several items, which effects how
offen the slave has to be addressed:

- Baudrate of the system

- Number of slaves
- Length of the messages of each slave
- Priorities while addressing the slaves
- Transmission errors cause timeouts and repetitions
- Capability and processor load of the master

Function block Digital Input

On each input a yellow LED shows the status.

Discrete Inputs
Addr. Description
0 - 10 Value of digital inputs 1…11
11 Value of digital input S0 (usable as counter input)
Value 0: off, 1: on

Input Registers / Holding Registers

Addr. Description
70 Value of digital inputs
Same as Discrete Inputs 0-15

Function block Digital Output

The relay outputs may be overdriven by push buttons, not the Photo-MOS outputs.
A long keystroke (> 1s) changes between automatic und manual operation.
A short keystroke (< 1s) changes in manual operation between Off and On.
On each output a yellow LED shows the status, a green LED shows if it is manual operation.

Coils
Addr. Description
0-3 Value of relay outputs 1…4
Value 0: off, 1: on
4-7 Value of Photo-MOS outputs 1…4
Value 0: off, 1: on

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16 - 19 Operating mode of relay outputs 1…4 (read only)

Value 0: automatic mode, 1: manual mode
Storage in EEPROM

Holding Registers
Addr. Description
71 Value of digital outputs
Same as Coils 0-15
72 Operating mode (automatic, manual) of digital outputs (read only)
Same as Coils 16-31
Storage in EEPROM
73 Default values of digital outputs
Factory default 0
Storage in EEPROM

Function block Analog Output

On each output a yellow LED shows with its brightness the outputs voltage.

Holding Registers
Addr. Description
74 - 75 Values of analog outputs O1…O2
Data type int16,
Range: value 0 = 0 Volt ,… value 32767 = 10.24 Volt
78 - 79 Default values of analog outputs O1…O2
Data type int16,
Factory default 0,
Storage in EEPROM

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Function block Analog Input

Overview
The inputs E1 to E6 universally serve for voltage measuring (0 to 11.5 V) and for resistance
measuring (40 Ohm to 4 MOhm). The input I serves for current measuring (0 to 22 mA).

An analog to digital conversion takes about 0.2 seconds and measurements are taken
alternatively at the inputs. A measurement is taken at each input with an interval of about
1.8 seconds, it takes a bit longer when the resistance measuring range is changed because
several measurements are taken.

There are operating mode to calculate the temperature of standard temperature sensors.
The measured voltage or resistance value is converted with a value chart and interpolation
into the temperature. There are several pre-programmed charts for standard sensors and a
freely programmable chart with up to 10 nodes.

An offset can be added to the measured value. This allows an adaptation to the sensor and
the supply line or a fine tuning.

Config[7]

E1
V/A/
… ADC Interp Sum Input[7]
Ohm
Mux
E6
Const Var
I Offset[7]
Table Table[10]

E1…E6, I analog inputs, contacts E1 to E6 and I

Mux input switch
ADC analog-to-digital converter
V/A/Ohm calculate voltage / current / resistance
Interp interpolation with value charts
Sum addition of an offset
ConstTable value charts for standard sensors

Modbus registers:
Config Configuration Register
Input Measured Value Register
Offset Offset Register
VarTable Value chart for specific sensor type

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Modbus register
The messured values may be configured as float or 16 bit integer with leading sign.

Input Registers
Addr. AI Name Description
0 E1 Input 1…7 Measured value
2 E2 2 consecutive registers, float in both or int16_t in first.
4 E3
6 E4
8 E5
10 E6
12 I

Holding Registers
Addr. AI Name Description
0-1 E1 Offset 1…7 Offset register
2-3 E2 The offset is added to the measured value.
4-5 E3 2 consecutive registers, float in both or int16_t in first,
6-7 E4 same data type as measured value.
8-9 E5 Factory default 0.
Storage in EEPROM.
10 - 11 E6
12 -13 I
14 -15 -
16 E1 Config 1…7 Configuration register
17 E2 Number (see below), used to select the
18 E3 - measuring range,
19 E4 - data type of measured value (float / int16_t),
- unit of measured value,
20 E5
- sensor characteristic.
21 E6 Factory default 0 (Voltage 0-10V, float).
22 I Storage in EEPROM.
23 -
24 - 27 - VarTable Variable lookup table used for interpolation
28 - 31 1…10
Alternately temperature and resistance (see below).
32 - 35
Float in 2 consecutive registers each.
…
Factory default 0.
60 - 63
Storage in EEPROM.

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Configuration registers
Input circuit and measuring range, data type and value unit and the sensor characteristic
for usual temperature sensors are set for the 7 inputs with the 7 configuration registers.
With the aid of the following charts the values of the registers are shown decimal and
hexadecimal.

Voltage, Current or resistance:

Dec Hex Measuring range Data type Unit Maximum

0 0x00 Voltage 0-10V float 1V 11.5 V
1 0x01 int16_t 0.3125 mV 10.24 V
0 0x00 Current 0-20mA float 1 mA 22 mA
1 0x01 int16_t 0.625 µA 20.48 mA
32 0x20 Voltage 0-10V float 1V 11.5 V
33 0x21 Pullup 2kΩ at 5V int16_t 0.3125 mV 10.24 V
64 0x40 Resistance float 1Ω 4 MΩ
65 0x41 int16_t 0.1 Ω 3.2767 kΩ
66 0x42 int16_t 1Ω 32.767 kΩ
67 0x43 int16_t 10 Ω 327.67 kΩ
68 0x44 int16_t 100 Ω 3276.7 kΩ

For voltage with type signed integer: 10.24V / 2^15 = 1V / 3200 = 0.3125mV
For current with type signed integer: 20.48mA / 2^15 = 1mA / 1600 = 0.625µA

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Temperature measurement with data type float:

Dec Hex Measuring range Data type Unit Range
128 0x80 Sensor PT100 float 1°C -50..150°C
130 0x82 Sensor PT500 -50..150°C
132 0x84 Sensor PT1000 -50..150°C
134 0x86 Sensor NI1000-TK5000 -50..150°C
136 0x88 Sensor NI1000-TK6180 -50..150°C
138 0x8A Sensor BALCO 500 -50..150°C
140 0x8C Sensor KTY81-110 NXP -50..150°C
142 0x8E Sensor KTY81-210 NXP -50..150°C
144 0x90 Sensor NTC-1k8 Thermokon -50..150°C
146 0x92 Sensor NTC-5k Thermokon -50..150°C
148 0x94 Sensor NTC-10k Thermokon -50..150°C
150 0x96 Sensor NTC-20k Thermokon -50..150°C
152 0x98 Sensor LM235 -40..120°C

Temperature measurement with data type signed int (register number is by 1 larger than above):
129 0x81 Sensor PT100 int16_t 0.1°C -50..150°C
131 0x83 Sensor PT500 -50..150°C
… … … …
153 0x99 Sensor LM235 -40..120°C

Register value is 1 larger than

above

Measurement with interpolation chart:

Dec Hex Measuring range Data type Interpolation
240 0xF0 Voltage 0-10V float linear
241 0xF1 int16_t linear
242 0xF2 float exponential
243 0xF3 int16_t exponential
244 0xF4 Voltage 0-10V float linear
245 0xF5 Pullup 2kΩ at 5V int16_t linear
246 0xF6 float exponential
247 0xF7 int16_t exponential
248 0xF8 Resistance float linear
249 0xF9 int16_t linear
250 0xFA float exponential
251 0xFB int16_t exponential

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Interpolation chart
This chart can be used to convert and linearize values for sensors without a characteristic
already defined in the device. The chart contains up to 10 nodes of the sensor characteristic
to interpolate between.
Example: transformation from resistance to temperature for temperature sensors.
Register contents is stored in the EEPROM.
The description refers to temperature sensors. Other sensors than temperature sensors (e.g.
humidity) are also possible and it is also possible to measure voltage instead of resistance.
These properties can be set in the configuration register:
Measuring range voltage
voltage, pullup 2k at 5 V (for ex. for LM235)
resistance (normal case with temperature sensors)
Interpolation sensor characteristic is nearly linear
sensor characteristic is nearly exponential
(for NTCs)
Data type of measuring range float (unit 1 °C)
signed int (unit 0.1 °C)

Node Register-Address Register-Address

Temperature Resistance
1 24-25 26-27
2 28-29 30-31
… … …
10 60-61 62-63

The nodes are filled beginning at the top of the chart, with a maximum of 10, and end
with temperature = resistance = 0, if there are less nodes. Temperature and resistance
values have to be in ascending or descending order. So the combination 0,0 as a node is
not allowed. Data type in the registers: float temperature, float resistance.

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Function duty cycle

The duty cycle of the counter input S0+/S0- will be messured. Sample rate is 1 ms.
Modbus register
Discrete Inputs
Addr. Description
11 Value of counter input (switch connected to digital input S0)
0: inactive (switch open), 1: active (switch closed)

Input Registers / Holding Registers

Addr. Description
70 Value of digital inputs (read only)
Same as Discrete Inputs 0-15
82 - 83 Active time of counter input
May be written to initialize second count, simultaneously resets millisecond
count
Data type uint32, resolution 1 second
Storage in EEPROM

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Function pulse counter

The pulse counter records pulses of a energy meter with S0 interface, which is connected to
the counter input S0+/S0-. There are also other applications possible.
Modbus register
Discrete Inputs
Addr. Name Description
11 IN_C Value of counter input (switch connected to digital input S0)
0: off (switch open), 1: on (switch closed)

Input Registers
Addr. Name Description
70 INPUT Value of digital inputs
Same as Discrete Inputs 0-15
84 - 87 IZ Pulse counter
Data type uint64 (lower 48 bits are used, highest 16 bits are 0)
88 - 89 BZ Calculated counter reading
Data type uint32

Holding Registers
Addr. Name Description
84 - 87 IT Copy of pulse counter when key was pressed
Value may be overwritten
Data type uint64 (lower 48 bits are used, highest 16 bits are 0)
Storage in EEPROM
88 - 89 AZ Initial calculated counter reading
Data type uint32
Factory default 0
Storage in EEPROM
90 IE Pulses per unit
Data type uint16
Factory default 1
Storage in EEPROM
91 WI Ratio of current transformer
Data type uint16
Factory default 1
Storage in EEPROM
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Holding Registers
Addr. Name Description
92 WU Ratio of voltage transformer
Data type uint16
Factory default 1
Storage in EEPROM
93 WP Mode of calculation with current/voltage transformer
Data type: flag in bit 0
Value 0…1, see below
Factory default 0
Storage in EEPROM
94 ZS Format of counter display
Data type uint16
High byte contains total counter digits,
range 0…9, factory default 7,
higher values are limited to 9
Low byte contains fractional counter digits,
range 0…3, factory default 1,
higher values are limited to 3
Storage in EEPROM
95 TA Flag for enabling the key
Data type: flag in bit 0
Value 0: key is disabled, 1: key is enabled
Factory default 1
Storage in EEPROM

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Operating mode for calculation with transformation factor

In the WP register, there is a code 0…1 that determines, together with the transformation
factors WI and WU, the way how they are included in calculation. WP, WI and WU depend
on whether the transformers are switched by the counters, whether the counter indicates
the consumption in a primary or secondary way and whether the emitted pulses
correspond primarily or secondarily to the consumption.
A difference must be made between the following electricity meter types:
Type 1: Directly measuring counter, display: primary, pulse: primary
Note: Indicates the real consumption
Species: DIN rail counter with mechanical drum-type
counting mechanism, Ferraris counter
Formula type: WP = 0
Factors: WI = WU = 1
IZ – IT
BZ = ( ---------- + AZ ) ∙ WI ∙ WU , BZ = counter reading = consumption
IE
Type 2: Transformer counter, display: primary, pulse: secondary
Note: Indicates the real consumption
Species: counter with LCD display
Formula type: WP = 1
Factors: WI and WU correspond to the transformers
IZ – IT
BZ = ( ---------- ∙ WI ∙ WU ) + AZ , BZ = counter reading = consumption
IE
Type 3: Transformer counter, display: primary, pulse: primary
Note: Indicates the real consumption
Species: counter with LCD display, multi-function counters
Formula type: WP = 0
Factors: WI = WU = 1
IZ – IT
BZ = ( ---------- + AZ ) ∙ WI ∙ WU , BZ = counter reading = consumption
IE

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Type 4: Transformer counter, display: secondary, pulse: secondary

Note: Indicates the consumption reduced
by the transformation factors
Species: DIN rail counter with mechanical drum-type
counting mechanism, Ferraris counter
Formula type: WP = 0
Consumption and display of the transformer counter are different. Both can be calculated
using a different configuration (WI, WU).
Factors: WI = WU = 1:
The calculated counter reading corresponds to the
display of the transformer counter.
Species: DIN rail counter with mechanical drum-type
counting mechanism, Ferraris counter.
IZ – IT
BZ = ( ---------- + AZ ) ∙ WI ∙ WU , BZ = counter reading or consumption
IE

Start of operation
The user reads on site the initial count from the electricity meter and presses the key on the
MR-Multi I/O. After this key press, the pulse counter of register IZ is copied into register IT.
Afterwards, the user configures the MR-Multi I/O via the Modbus using a service program.
The following must be entered:
- initial counter reading from the counter
- pulses per unit,
e.g. indication on the electricity meter 2000 pulses per kWh
- formula type for calculation with transformation factors
- factor for current transformation,
e.g. indication on the transformer 200/5A → factor = 40
- factor for voltage conversion,
e.g. indication on the transformer 20000/100V → factor = 200
- number of digits and places after the decimal point
- deactivate the key to protect the IT register

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Details for calculation

The calculated counter reading should behave exactly as the electricity meter. This requires
that there should be no overflows and rounding errors for the intermediate results.
Therefore, particularly large data types are used for counting and calculation
Every 60 milliseconds, a pulse can be emitted by the electricity meter. This results in up to
1,440,000 pulses per day or about 526,000,000 pulses per year.
If the pulse counter was realized with 4 bytes, it could be count to 4,294,967,295. At
highest pulse frequency, this would be enough for approx. 8.2 years.
Therefore it is provided with 6 bytes and cannot overflow.

The number of places after the decimal point is considered as an additional multiplier with
a power of ten during the calculation. Furthermore, it determines the place of the decimal
point in the display of BZ and AZ.
As for the electricity counter which only has a specified number of decimal places, the
number of places is limited with the last step in the calculation. This is why the calculated
counter reading of the MR-Multi I/O overflows to 0 as often as the counter reading of the
electricity meter.
Calculated counter reading if WP = 0:
BZ = ( (uint96_t) (IZ - IT) * WU * WI * power of ten [places after decimal point] / IE +
(uint96_t) AZ * WU * WI )
% power of ten [counter digits]
Calculated counter reading if WP = 1:
BZ = ( (uint96_t) (IZ - IT) * WU * WI * power of ten [places after decimal point] / IE +
(uint96_t) AZ )
% power of ten [counter digits]

Note for other applications

For applications with a current meter it is required in order to maintain consistency of data
that the pulse counter IZ cannot be deleted. However, it is possible to create a deletable
counter with the calculated meter reading BZ by changing the values of IT and/or AZ via
the bus.

A simple example without the different factors:

Configuration with: WP = 0, WU = WI = 1, IE = 1, places after decimal point = 0

Calculation: BZ = IZ – IT + AZ

When writing AZ = 0 and IT = IZ, the result is BZ = 0.

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Modbus Function “43 /14 (0x2B / 0x0E) Read Device Identification”

Request
Read Device ID code: 0x01
Object ID 0x00
Response
Device ID code 0x01
Conformity level 0x01
More follows 0x00
Next object ID 0x00
Number of objects 0x03
Object ID 0x00
Object Length 0x11
Object Value “METZ CONNECT GmbH”
Object ID 0x01
Object Length 0x0B
Object Value “MR-Multi-IO”
Object ID 0x02
Object Length 0x04
Object Value “V1.1”

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MR-LD6

I/O commands
Modbus Function “01 (0x01) Read Coils“
Modbus Function “03 (0x03) Read Holding Registers” (R)
Modbus Function “04 (0x04) Read Input Registers” (R)
Modbus Function “06 (0x06) Write Single Register” (W)
Modbus Function “16 (0x10) Write Multiple Registers” (W)

Information
Read Discrete Inputs (0 - 15)
Read Coils (0 - 31)
Write Multiple Coils (0 - 31)
Write Single Coil (0 - 31)
Read Input Registers (0 - 99)
Read Holding Registers (0 - 99)
Write Multiple Registers (0 - 99)
Write Single Register (0 - 99)
Function block Bus-Watchdog
The Modbus communication may be controlled by a watchdog timer. The timer restarts
with every valid message, that was directed to the device. Only the devices address is
relevant, not the rest of the message. If the bus master or the connection fails and the
timer will elapse, the outputs switch to their default values (save state) and the red LED will
shine. With the time constants value of 0 the watchdog timer is inactive.

Holding Registers
Addr. Description
66 BusTimeout Time constant of communication monitoring
The time applies only when the relays are controlled via
Modbus. The relays switch into the inactive state when the
timeout is reached. The time restarts with each valid
message that is addressed to the device.
Data type uint16, resolution 10 ms
Maximum value = 65535 (= 655.35 seconds = 10.9
minutes
Factory default 0 (watchdog inactive)
Storage in EEPROM

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When defining the time constant several items have to be considered that influence how
often a specific slave will be addressed:

- Baud rate of the system

- Number of slaves
- Length of the messages of each slave
- Priorities while addressing the slaves
- Transmission errors cause timeouts and repetitions
- Capability and processor load of the master

Discrete Inputs (Read-Only)

Addr. Name Description
0…5 LeakDetect_1 … Status bits for the identified leaks
LeakDetect_6
A bit is set when SensorResist < SensorThresh.
The SensorThresh hysteresis of ± 5 % applies for
comparison.
16…21 CableBreak_1 … Status bits for the identified cable breaks
CableBreak_6
A bit is set when ZenerVoltage > ZenerThresh.
The ZenerThresh hysteresis of ± 2.5 % applies for
comparison.

Input Registers (Read-Only)

Addr. Name Description
0 LeakDetect Status register for identified leaks in bit 0…5,
the bits LeakDetect_1…6 are collected here
1 CableBreak Status register for cable breaks in bit 0…5,
the bits CableBreak_1…6 are collected here
2…7 SensorResist_1 ... Measured resistance values of the sensor,
SensorResist_6 resolution, unit: 100 Ohm
Maximum: 10000 (= 1 MOhm)
8…13 ZenerVoltage_1 ... Voltages at the Z-diodes for wire break monitoring,
ZenerVoltage_6 resolution, unit: 100 mV

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Coils
Addr. Name Description
0…1 Relay_1 … Switching state of a relay (0 = ON, 1 = OFF)
Relay_2 read-only for leakage identification or level
monitoring, also writable when controlled via Modbus.

The inactive states are defined in RelayPolarity,

the active states are oppositely in each case.

Leakage message:
Active state if a leak is signaled.

Level monitor:
Active state if both electrodes are touched,
inactive state if none of the electrodes is touched
keep state if only one of the electrodes is touched.

Control via Modbus:

Basic setting is the inactive state.

Holding Registers
Addr. Name Description
0 Relay Switching state of the relays in bit 0…1,
the bits Relay_1…2 are combined here.
1 RelayPolarity The two relays have make contacts with switching
state “OFF“ or “ON“.
They are triggered with the states “inactive” or
“active” by the leakage/level monitoring.

The switching state can be inverted with this register.

Bit 0…1 correspond to the inactive states of the two
relays:
0: inactive = OFF, active = ON,
1: inactive = ON, active = OFF.

Factory default 0b00,

Storage in EEPROM

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Holding Registers
Addr. Name Description
2…7 SensorThresh_1 ... Switching thresholds for the sensor resistances
SensorThresh_6
Data type uint16,
Resolution: 100 Ohm,
Factory default 200 (= 20 kOhm),
Storage in EEPROM
8…13 ZenerThresh_1 ... Switching thresholds for the Z-diodes for wire break
ZenerThresh_6 monitoring

Data type uint16,

Resolution 100 mV,
Factory default 110 (= 11 V),
Storage in EEPROM
14 Mode_1 Operating mode for relay 1 and 2
15 Mode_2
0: Leakage message,
1: Level monitor (input 1 top, 2 bottom),
2: Level monitor (input 3 top, 4 bottom),
3: Level monitor (input 5 top, 6 bottom),
otherwise: control via Modbus.

Factory default 0,
Storage in EEPROM
16 LeakEnable_1 Analog inputs for leakage message with relays 1 / 2.
17 LeakEnable_2
If bits 0…5 are set, the respective bits in LeakDetect in
the operating mode leakage message make relays 1 or
2 switch into the active state.

Factory default 0b000111 (LeakEnable_1),

Factory default 0b111000 (LeakEnable_2),
Storage in EEPROM
18 ZenerEnable Inputs with installed cable monitoring.

The respective bits in CableBreak are only set in case of

a cable break if bits 0…5 are set.

Factory default 0b111111,

Storage in EEPROM

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Holding Registers
Addr. Name Description
19 BreakEnable_1 Inputs for the cable break message with relays 1 / 2.
20 BreakEnable_2
If bits 0…5 are set, the respective bits in CableBreak in
the operating mode leakage message make relays 1 or
2 switch into the active state.

Factory default 0b000000 (BreakEnable_1),

Factory default 0b000000 (BreakEnable_2),
Storage in EEPROM

Modbus Function “43 /14 (0x2B / 0x0E) Read Device Identification”

Request
Read Device ID code: 0x01
Object ID 0x00
Response
Device ID code 0x01
Conformity level 0x01
More follows 0x00
Next object ID 0x00
Number of objects 0x03
Object ID 0x00
Object Length 0x11
Object Value “METZ CONNECT GmbH”
Object ID 0x01
Object Length 0x06
Object Value “MR-LD6”
Object ID 0x02
Object Length 0x04
Object Value “V1.0”

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