How to Use RS485 Software
I. Connect RS485 sensors to Computer with RS485/USB interface
Ensure your RS485 sensors are connected to your computer using the appropriate RS485/USB interface adapter.
II. Install “Driver” in user computer.
Install the necessary driver software for the RS485 interface on your computer. This is crucial for the system to recognize the connected sensors.
III. Operation Steps on RS485 software
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Click to open the RS485 configuration software.
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Click the “高级设置” (Advanced Settings) button, typically located at the top right of the page, and change the software language to English.
Software interface showing the "Advanced Settings" button and sensor type selection. The software title is "485 传感器配置工具 V3.0" (485 Sensor Configuration Tool V3.0). A dropdown menu allows selection of sensor types, with "土墅PH" (Soil pH) shown as an example. An arrow points to the "高级配置" (Advanced Configuration) button. Software interface with language selection options. Radio buttons for "简体中文" (Simplified Chinese) and "English" are displayed, with "English" selected. -
Right-click on your computer's desktop or Start menu to open the “Device Manager”. In the Device Manager, locate and select the correct serial port (e.g., “COM #”) associated with your RS485 interface.
Windows Device Manager displaying the detected serial ports. The "通信端口 (COM and LPT)" category is expanded, and "通信端口 (COM1)" is highlighted, indicating the active serial port. -
In the “485 Sensor Configuration Tool V3.0” interface:
- Enter the identified COM port number (e.g., "COM1") into the "Port" field (labeled 'A' in diagrams).
- Click the "Refresh" button (labeled 'B' in diagrams) to detect the connected device.
- Click the "Set" button (labeled 'C' in diagrams) to apply the COM port settings.
The software allows you to configure communication parameters such as baud rate and device address. You can manually set the baud rate or modify the device address. Options are also available to automatically acquire the baud rate and address.
The "485 Sensor Configuration Tool V3.0" interface is shown. Under "Please select serial connection parameters", the "Port" field is indicated by 'A', the "Refresh" button by 'B', and the "Set" button by 'C'. The tool includes fields for setting baud rate, device address, and sensor configuration. A "Sensor data window" and "Debug Information" section are also visible. -
Select the specific sensor product name from the dropdown list provided (indicated by 'A' and 'B' in diagrams). Click the "Set" button (indicated by 'C' in diagrams) to confirm your selection.
After selecting the sensor type and setting parameters, click the “connecting device” button.
The "485 Sensor Configuration Tool V3.0" interface displays a dropdown menu labeled "Please first select the type of sensor you purchase", indicated by 'A'. A scrollable list of sensor types is shown, including "rainfall", "Water immersion", "Rain and snow", and others, indicated by 'B'. The "Set" button is indicated by 'C'. -
Once the sensor is successfully connected, you will be able to view its data status in the “Sensor data window” on the software interface.
