Operating instructions

PTQ-MCM ♦ Quantum / Unity Platform Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Modbus Communication Module
Page 86 of 139 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
April 29, 2008
7.1.5 Backplane Menu
Press [B] from the Main Menu to view the Backplane Data Exchange List. Use
this command to display the configuration and statistics of the backplane data
transfer operations. Press [?] to view a list of commands available on this menu.
M = Main Menu
B = Backplane Menu
D = Diagnostic Information
C = Configuration Information
V = Version Information
Displays backplane diagnostic
information
Displays configuration screen
Displays version information screen
M = Main Menu Goes up one level to main menu
? = Display Menu Redisplays (refreshes) this menu
Redisplaying the Menu
Press [?] to display the current menu. Use this command when you are looking
at a screen of data, and want to view the menu choices available to you.
Viewing Version Information
Press [V] to view Version information for the module.
Use this command to view the current version of the software for the module, as
well as other important values. You may be asked to provide this information
when calling for technical support on the product.
Values at the bottom of the display are important in determining module
operation. The Program Scan Counter value is incremented each time a
module's program cycle is complete.
Tip: Repeat this command at one-second intervals to determine the frequency of program
execution.
Returning to the Main Menu
Press [M] to return to the Main Menu.
Viewing Configuration Information
Press [C] to view configuration information for the selected port, protocol, driver
or device.
Viewing Backplane Diagnostic Information
Press [D] to view Backplane Diagnostic information.
Use this command to display the configuration and statistics of the backplane
data transfer operations between the module and the processor. The information
on this screen can help determine if there are communication problems between
the processor and the module.