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MAXIGAS MODBUS MANUAL

General
The Maxigas controller is capable of supporting direct Modbus communication via its integral RS485 connection. This industry standard
connection allows multiple generators to communicate with a remote Modbus master on a network up to 1000m in length. The Maxigas
generator can be programmed with its own unique address, to allow multiple generators to be connected to an existing network.
The remote Modbus master can request all of the information available on the Maxigas controller as well as remotely starting and stopping
the generator.

PC
Modbus
Master

Junction
box

Maxigas
NODE 1

Maxigas
NODE 2

Maxigas
NODE 3

Figure 1. General arrangement for a 3-bank Maxigas remote communication installation.

Generator shutdown and depressurisation

Before continuing with the installation of the Modbus wiring, ensure that the generator is in Stand-by mode then fully
isolated from the electrical supply.

Close the ball valve on the N2 Outlet port.

Press [

The generator will complete the current cycle and then exhaust both beds. This may take several
minutes particularly on ppm generators.

When the generator is depressurised it will revert to Standby mode.

Once the generator is in Standby mode disconnect it from the electrical supply.

] to initiate the shutting down sequence.

Generator connection
Open the lower access door and, using a 4mm Allen key, remove the two cap head fixing screws from the underside of the upper panel. Lift the
upper panel and offset it to the right to retain it.
All connections should be made to the three way terminal block marked RS 485 MODBUS as shown below.
In order to maintain the IP rating of the generator, the cable entering the electrical enclosure must do so through the dedicated cable gland
located on the side of the generator. The cable should be of circular cross section and have a diameter between 3 and 6.5mm.
Parker domnick hunter recommends the use of a twisted pair screened cable of at least 0.5mm2 to connect the generators to the Modbus
master. Cable lengths should not exceed 500m [1650 ft] for 0.5mm2 - 0.75mm2 (1000m [3300 ft] for 0.75mm2 - 1.0mm2 ). The cable screen
should be terminated at the terminal marked GND. It is suggested that only the controller end of the screen is connected to earth.
If more than one Maxigas generator is to be connected on to the network it will be necessary to allocate a unique address to each generator.
Refer to section 4 of the user guide supplied with the generator for details on changing the generator address.
To start and stop the generator remotely, the remote control setting in menu 3.11 must be altered. Refer to section 4 of the user guide supplied
with the generator for details on how to change this parameter.
Note. When the generator is configured for remote operation, the start button on the controller will no longer function. For safety reasons the
stop button will continue to operate.

- +
+ + - + + - -

13

14

24 VDC / 2.1A

L1

L1

L1

L1

L1

115/230VAC 1.1/0.7A 50/60Hz

PIN
1

4 5

4-20mA
INPUT

RS-485
MODBUS

GND

24V

A B

SIGNAL

JP19

INPUT
4

TxD

INPUT
3

RxD

INPUT
2

GND

2
INPUT
1

1
2
3

NAME
- +

02
SENSOR

GND

24VDC
INPUT

FUNCTION

RS485 L1+

RS485 L1-

GND

Screen

- +

Initial MODBUS Master Settings

MODBUS is certainly not plug and play. The slave devices, in this case the generators, are only capable of replying to messages sent from a
MODBUS master device. Therefore a network of MODBUS devices must have a master in the form of a PLC, SCADA, system, or even a PC.
IMPORTANT: Interaction with the Maxigas generator will require some programming ability and knowledge of MODBUS. If in any doubt please
contact a specialist contractor.
1

Communication rate - the required baud rate for MODBUS communication with the Maxigas is 9600 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.
NOTE: the generator uses the MODBUS RTU variant. This system is not compatible with the ASCII variant.

The MODBUS address to access each dryer is the same as the network address of the Maxigas controller. This can be found in menu
3.10 of the control system. The default setting for the Maxigas generator is 1.

MODBUS Address Map

Function Code 0x01 Read Coils
Modbus
Address

Data
Address
(hex)

Description

Data Type

Notes
This is a discrete ON/OFF value:

0x0000

Modbus Control Bit

Modbus Control

0x0001

Relay Output Y1 Equalisation

Relay

0x0002

Relay Output Y2 N2 Outlet A

Relay

0x0003

Relay Output Y3 N2 Outlet B

Relay

0x0004

Relay Output Y4 Inlet A

Relay

0x0005

Relay Output Y5 Exhaust A

Relay

0x0006

Relay Output Y6 Exhaust B

Relay

0x0007

Relay Output Y7 Inlet B

Relay

0x0008

Relay Output Y8 N2 Outlet to Process

Relay

10

0x0009

Relay Output Y9 N2 Vent

Relay

11

0x000A

Relay Output Y10 O2 Cell

Relay

12

0x000B

Relay Output Y11 Purge Economy

Relay

13

0x000C

Relay Output Y12 Fault Relay

Relay

14

0x000D

Fault Code S1

Fault

15

0x000E

Fault Code C1

Fault

16

0x000F

Fault Code P1

Fault

17

0x0010

Fault Code P2

Fault

18

0x0011

Fault Code Y1

Fault

19

0x0012

Fault Code Y2

Fault

20

0x0013

Fault Code Y3

Fault

21

0x0014

Fault Code Y4

Fault

22

0x0015

Fault Code Y5

Fault

Note 1: Modbus control is used to tell the generator to start and stop. This does not indicate the run status of the generator.

0 Stop
1 Start

This is a discrete ON/OFF value:

0 Relay de-energised
1 Relay energised.

This is a discrete ON/OFF value:

0 Fault inactive
1 Fault active

Function Code 0x02 Read Discrete Inputs

Modbus
Address

Data
Address
(hex)

10001
10002

Description

Data Type

0x0000

Digital Input 1 Inlet Pressure Switch

Input Switch

0x0001

Digital Input 2 Outlet Pressure Switch

Input Switch

10003

0x0002

Digital Input 3 External O2 Alarm

Input Switch

10004

0x0003

Digital Input 4 Remote Start/Stop

Input Switch

10005

0x0004

Digital Input 5 [un-used]

Input Switch

10006

0x0005

Digital Input 6 [un-used]

Input Switch

Notes

This is a discrete ON/OFF value:

0 Contact open
1 Contact closed

Function Code 0x03 Read Holding Registers

Modbus
Address

Data
Address
(hex)

40001

Description

Data Type

Notes

0x0000

Run Status Register

Run Status

Refer to the Run Status table below

for a description of the hex values.

40002

0x0001

Remote Control Setting

Remote Setting

Refer to the Remote Setting table

below for a description of the hex
values.

40003

0x0002

Hours Run Register (High 16-bits)

Hours
(High 16-bits)

40004

0x0003

Hours Run Register (Low 16-bits)

Hours
(Low 16-bits)

40005

0x0004

Service Hours Register (High 16-bits)

Hours
(High 16-bits)

40006

0x0005

Service Hours Register (Low 16-bits)

Hours
(Low 16-bits)

40007

0x0006

Hours Economy Register (High 16-bits)

Hours
(High 16-bits)

40008

0x0007

Hours Economy Register (Low 16-bits)

Hours
(Low 16-bits)

40009

0x0008

Hours N2 Vent Register (High 16-bits)

Hours
(High 16-bits)

40010

0x0009

Hours N2 Vent Register (Low 16-bits)

Hours
(Low 16-bits)

40011

0x000A

O2 Reading (High 16-bits)

O2 Reading
(High 16-bits)

40012

0x000B

O2 Reading (Low 16-bits)

O2 Reading
(Low 16-bits)

Each of these is a 32-bit unsigned

integer combined from two 16-bit
registers.
The value n equates to nHours.

The O2 reading is a 32-bit IEEE

floating point combined from two 16bit registers.
The value n equates to the O2
reading in percent.
If the value reads NaN then it
indicates that the reading is in error or
invalid.

The conversion from 32-bit IEEE floating point values to Decimal falls outside of the scope of this manual. For more information on the
conversion try using the following website: http://babbage.cs.qc.edu/IEEE-754/32bit.html.

Run Status - 16-bit unsigned integer

Remote Setting - 16-bit unsigned integer

Value (hex)

Value (hex)

Description

Description

0x0000

Start Delay

0x0001

Local Control (via front panel buttons)

0x0001

Stand-by

0x0002

Digital Control (via digital input)

0x0002

Economy Stand-by

0x0003

Shutdown (40s exhaust period)

0x0003

Comms Control (via Modbus)

0x0004

Rapid Cycle (shutting down)

0x0005

Pure Start A (shutting down)

0x0006

Pure Start B (shutting down)

0x0007

Non-Equalising Cycle (shutting down)

0x0008

Equalising Cycle (shutting down)

0x0009

Rapid Cycle (running)

0x000A

Pure Start A (running)

0x000B

Pure Start B (running)

0x000C

Non-Equalising Cycle (running)

0x000D

Equalising Cycle (running)

Function Code 0x05 Write Single Coil

Modbus
Address

Data
Address
(hex)

0x0000

Description

Data Type

Notes

Modbus Control Bit

Modbus Control

0 Stop
1 Start

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