Owner's manual
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DM231
Status LED
Power / 
4-20 mA Converter 
Status LED
MODBUS RTU/ASCIIPower 9-30 VDC
Wiring Colors
Power
+VDC
-VDC
Ground
USA
Red
Black
Green
EU
Brown
Black
White
JP1
Terminating Resistor
 Installed
Not Installed
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Figure 1.4 - 7231 Wiring
(Switches and jumpers shown in the default positions.)
1.7 - 7231 Modbus Set Up
The 7231 uses the Modbus protocol for communicating 
with a PC or devices such as a programmable logic 
controller. Modbus is a master-slave protocol that is 
openly published. Many PC programs currently exist 
for communicating with Modbus supported devices. 
The 7231 supports both RTU and ASCII transmission 
modes over RS-485.
1.8 - 7231 Wiring
Wiring for the 7231 HT Modbus probe is illustrated in 
Figure 4 and Installation Drawing E0242100, Sheet 1. 
The probe is approved for hazardous locations. 
CAUTION 
Since the probe has an explosion proof 
approval for hazardous locations, it is 
important to use the appropriated conduit
and seals. All installations should comply 
with the latest edition of The National 
Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70) and the 
Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).  
As many as 32 Modbus devices may be multi-dropped 
on the same bus. A twisted pair is used to connect the 
7231 to a host, such as a PC with a RS-485 converter 
or PC card. It is recommended that the twisted pair be 
shielded and at least 22 AWG. The shield should be 
connected to common only at one end.
NOTE: If the RS-485 bus already has terminating 
 resistors installed, the jumper JP1 on the 
 motherboard must be set to position 2-3. This 
 will remove the built-in terminating resistor that 
 is connected by default.
CAUTION 
Do not remove the explosion proof cover in a 
hazardous area. You must make certain that 
the power is locked out and the area is safe. 
When servicing is completed, thcover must
be replaced and secured with the set screw 
before power is applied to the instrument.










