1. Notes about the documentation

This documentation contains all the necessary steps for use of the product and the accessories.

1.1 Contact

Manufacturer | Customer service and tools
BEKO TECHNOLOGIES GmbH Im Taubental 7 | 41468 Neuss Tel. + 49 2131 988 - 1000 info@beko-technologies.com www.beko-technologies.com | BEKO TECHNOLOGIES GmbH Im Taubental 7 | 41468 Neuss Tel. + 49 2131 988 - 1000 service-eu@beko-technologies.com www.beko-technologies.com

Information | Country-specific manufacturer representation
| You can contact the country-specific manufacturer's representative via the address listed in the address section on the rear cover or by using the contact form on the manufacturer's website.

1.2 Information regarding installation and operation manual

INFORMATION | Copyright protection!
| The contents of the installation and operation manual in the form of text, figures, illustrations, photographs, technical drawings, diagrams and other representations are protected by the copyright of the manufacturer. This applies especially to duplication, reproduction, microfilming and storage as well as processing in electronic systems.

Publication date | Revision | Version | Reason for amendment | Scope of amendment
10. May 2021 | 00 | 00 | Initial issue | Initial issue
05. July 2021 | 01 | 00 | Change of technical data | Change of technical data
10. August 2021 | 02 | 00 | Change to accessories | Change to accessories

The installation and operation manual, hereinafter referred to as the manual, must always be kept close to the product and be in a permanently legible condition.

The manual must be handed over along with the product if it is sold or passed on.

Note | Follow the instructions given in the manual!
| This manual contains all the basic information required for safe operation of the product and must be read before any actions are performed. Otherwise personal and material hazards as well as malfunction and device failure are possible.

1.3 Other applicable documents

More detailed information can be obtained from the following documents:

•Original installation and operation manual for the RS485 Modbus device to be configured.

2. Safety

2.1 Use

2.1.1 Intended use

The Software Integrator, also termed product or software below, is a software for changing the interface parameters of an RS485 Modbus device using BEKO-Advanced-Modbus.

Any use of this system other than the use described in this manual is hereby deemed to be non-intended and can cause a hazard for the safety of people and the environment.

The following must be noted for intended use:

•Read and follow the manual.

•Only use the product and accessories within the operating parameters given in the technical data and the agreed delivery conditions.

•Only combine the product and accessories with the products and components named and recommended by BEKO TECHNOLOGIES in the manual.

Before using the product and the accessories, the operating company must make sure that all conditions and prerequisites for intended use are given.

The product and the accessories have been exclusively designed for stationary use in a commercial or industrial area. All the work described may only be carried out by qualified skilled technical personnel.

2.1.2 Reasonably foreseeable inappropriate use

Reasonably foreseeable inappropriate use is deemed to have occurred if the product or the accessories are used in any other way than that described in the chapter "Intended use". Reasonably foreseeable inappropriate use includes the use of the product or the accessories in a manner not intended by the manufacturer or supplier but which may result from foreseeable human behaviour.

Reasonably foreseeable inappropriate use includes:

•The execution of any kind of modification, in particular constructive and process-technology related interventions.

•The suspension, bridging or non-application of existing or recommended safety equipment.

This list is not exhaustive as not all possible inappropriate use can be foreseen in advance. If the operating company is aware of any inappropriate use of the product or accessories which are not listed here, the manufacturer must be informed immediately.

2.2 Responsibility of the operating company

The responsible operating company must ensure the following to prevent accidents, incidents and adverse effects on the environment:

•Before all actions, check to ensure that the manual available does in fact belong to the product.

•The product and the accessories are used as intended.

•All work is carried out by qualified skilled technical personnel only.

•Personnel have the necessary personal protective equipment available and also use this equipment.

2.3 Target group and personnel

This manual addresses the personnel listed below who are involved with work on the product or the accessories.

INFORMATION | Personnel requirements!
| The personnel may not execute any actions on the product or the accessories when they are under the influence of drugs, medications, alcohol or other substances that may impair their consciousness.

Skilled technical personnel - electrical engineering
Skilled technical personnel - electrical engineering are people who, due to their training, professional experience and qualification, have all the necessary capabilities to safely execute all actions related to electricity, to instruct and to independently foresee potential hazardous situations and take appropriate measures to avoid any danger. The capabilities include, in particular, experience in handling electric voltage plants, measurement and control technology as well as knowledge of the regionally applicable laws, standards and regulations (e.g. VDE 0100 / IEC 60364 / ATEX) applicable for handling electrical technology.

2.4 Explanation of the safety symbols used

The symbols used below indicate safety-relevant and important information which must be adhered to when handling the product and to ensure safe and optimum operation.

Symbol | Description / explanation
| General warning symbol (danger, warning, caution)
| Warning: electric voltage
| Observe the installation and operation manual
| Wear safety goggles with side shields
| General note
| General information

2.5 Safety instructions and warning notices

This chapter provides an overview of all the important safety aspects for personal protection as well as for the safe and problem-free operation of the product and accessories.

The following chapters list the dangers posed by this product and the accessories even with intended use. To minimise the risk of personal injury and damage to property and to avoid dangerous situations, observe the safety instructions listed and adhere to the warning notices in the other chapters of this manual.

Basic warning notices and the necessary qualifications of skilled technical personnel are always listed at the beginning of the chapter in the “Warning notices” section.

Warning notices related to specific actions are printed directly before potentially hazardous procedures or sequences of actions.

2.5.1 Safe operation

Commissioning and operating the product and accessories outside the permissible limits and operating parameters may result in serious personal injuries or death. Unauthorised interference and unauthorised modifications of the product and accessories may lead to serious personal injuries or death.

To guarantee safe operation of the product and accessories, observe the following points:

•Use suitable protective equipment during all work on the product or accessories.

•Adhere to the limits and operating parameters specified on the type plate and in the manual.

•Check whether the permissible operating parameters have been amended or restricted by the use of accessories.

2.5.2 Electric voltage

Contact with live components may result in serious personal injuries or death.

To ensure the safe handling of live components, observe the following points:

•Set up a safety area around the working area during all installation and repair work.

•Before starting work, de-energise the product and accessories and secure them against being switched back on.

•Only connect the product and the accessories to the voltage supply if they are undamaged.

•Adhere to all applicable regulations (e.g. VDE 0100 / IEC 60364 / ATEX) during installation.

•Connect the protective conductor (earth connection) according to regulations.

•Only operate the product and accessories with the cover complete and closed or the housing closed.

2.5.3 Installation

Inappropriate assembly or electrical installation of the product and accessories may result in personal injury and damage to property as well as impair operation.

For safe assembly and electrical installation, observe the following points:

•Install the product, the accessories, and all parts and materials used so that they are not subject to mechanical tension.

•Check all plug-type connections for a correct fit.

•Avoid stumbling hazard through appropriate cable routing.

•Avoid mechanical strain on the cables.

2.5.4 Use of spare parts, accessories or materials

The use of incorrect spare parts, accessories or materials, as well as auxiliary and operating materials, may result in death or serious injury. Malfunction and device failure as well as material damage can occur.

•Only use undamaged original parts, auxiliary and operating materials which are specified by the manufacturer to complete all work.

•Only use electric components and materials that comply with regionally applicable specifications and regulations (standards, directives etc.) for electrical safety.

2.6 Warning notices

Warning notices warn against dangers when handling the product and accessories.

In order to prevent accidents, personal injury and damage to property as well as impairments during operation, it is essential to adhere to the warning notices.

Structural set up:

SIGNAL WORD | Type and source of danger!
Symbol | Possible consequences if the danger is ignored
•Measure to prevent the danger

Signal words:

DANGER | Imminent hazard Consequences of non-compliance: Death or serious personal injury
WARNING | Imminent hazard Consequences of non-compliance: Death or serious personal injury are possible
CAUTION | Potential hazard Consequences of non-compliance: Personal injury or damage to property are possible
NOTE | Additional notes Consequences of non-compliance: Damage to property, malfunction and device failure are possible. No hazard to people or endangerment of safe operation.

3. Product information

3.1 Product description

For Modbus devices to be able to be used in a client-server system, the interface parameters of the server devices have to be changed.

Using the Software Integrator, the interface parameters of RS485 Modbus devices which are equipped with the BEKO-Advanced-Modbus can be changed.

Data exchange between the software and the Modbus device takes place via a serial interface.

This serial interface is emulated via a USB-RS485 serial converter which is installed between computer and Modbus device.

The following interface parameters can be changed using the software:

•Baud rate

•Modbus ID (Client Address)

•Data format (data bits, parity, stop bits)

3.2 Displays, input fields and buttons

3.2.1 Start menu

Item | Description / explanation
[1] | DEVICE CONFIGURATION button •The DEVICE CONFIGURATION menu is opened in a separate window.
[2] | SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION button •The SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION menu is opened in a separate window.
[3] | HELP button •The HELP menu is opened in a separate window.
[4] | EXIT PROGRAM button •The program is exited and the program window is closed.
[5] | SERVICE button •This button is reserved for the service function.

3.2.2 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION menu

Item | Description / explanation
[1] | EXIT MENU button •Return to the start menu
[2] | COM PORT drop-down list •Selection of the port for the USB SERIAL PORT
[3] | GUI MODE buttons • Change the display appearance
[4] | LANGUAGE buttons •Change the display language

3.2.3 DEVICE CONFIGURATION menu

Item | Description / explanation
[1] | COM PORT display •The USB SERIAL PORT connected selected in the SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION menu is shown
[2] | TX display •The display flashes during data transmission from the software to the Modbus device.
[3] | MODBUS ID input field •Enter the preset Modbus ID (Client Address) for the Modbus device.
[4] | BAUD RATE selection field •Select the preset baud rate of the Modbus device.
[5] | RX display •The display flashes during data transmission from the Modbus device to the software.
[6] | DATA FORMAT selection field •Select the preset data format for the Modbus device. •Data bits •Parity •Stop bits
[7] | CONNECT DEVICE / CANCEL CONNECTION button •Set up or cancel the connection to the Modbus device
[8] | OPEN COM PORT display •OK - The connection with the USB-RS485 serial converter has been set up. •Failed - The connection with the USB-RS485 serial converter cannot be set up.
[9] | CONNECT TO DEVICE display •OK - The connection with the device has been set up. •Failed - The connection with the device cannot be set up.
[10] | DEVICE INFORMATION display •The display lists the data transmitted by the Modbus device.
[11] | NEW MODBUS ID input field •Enter the new Modbus ID (Client Address) for the Modbus device.
[12] | NEW BAUD RATE selection field •Select the new baud rate of the Modbus device.
[13] | NEW DATA FORMAT selection field •Select the new data format for the Modbus device. •Data bits •Parity •Stop bits
[14] | PROGRAM DEVICE button •Start transmission of the new interface parameter to the Modbus device.
[15] | EXIT MENU button •Leave the menu and return to the start menu.

3.3 System requirements

Parameter | Description / explanation
Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10
Free disk space required | 10 MB
USB port | USB type A, 2.0 or higher
Serial interface | Emulated by USB-RS485 serial converter

3.4 Necessary accessories

INFORMATION | Necessary accessories!
| For connection to a computer, BEKO TECHNOLOGIES recommends using the Integrator hardware kit. However, products from other suppliers which fulfil the following conditions can also be used: •The USB-RS485 serial converter emulates a virtual COM PORT in Windows •The power supply unit provides 24 VDC

Illustration | Description / explanation | Material no.
| Integrator hardware kit •Power supply unit, 26W 24V/1.1A, 1 m cable •USB-RS485 serial converter, FTDI chip, 1.8 m cable | 4052710

4. Installation

4.1 Installing the USB-RS485 serial converter

Installation of the USB-RS485 serial converter
Illustration | Description / explanation
| 1.Connect the USB-RS485 serial converter to a free USB port. 2.Open the Windows DEVICE MANAGER. 3.Under OTHER DEVICES and PORTS (COM & LPT) look for the entry USB SERIAL PORT. 4.If the entry USB SERIAL PORT is marked by a yellow triangle, update the device driver. •If the automatic Windows driver search does not find a driver, download a suitable driver from the website of the manufacturer of the USB-RS485 serial converter.
| 5.Note the COM PORT name (e.g. COM3) in brackets after USB SERIAL PORT. 6.Close the DEVICE MANAGER.

INFORMATION | Driver for USB-RS485 serial converter
| The driver for the USB-RS485 serial converter contained in the Integrator hardware kit can be downloaded free of charge from the manufacturer's website. https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/

4.2 Installing the Software Integrator

Preparatory tasks
1. | The USB-RS485 converter is connected to the computer and ready for operation.
2. | Download the Software Integrator zip file from the BEKO TECHNOLOGIES website.

Installation of the Software Integrator
Illustration | Description /explanation
| 1.Unpack the zip file to the folder of your choice on the computer. 2.Optionally, a shortcut can be generated for the EXE file and saved on the desktop.
NOTE | Software malfunction!
| Saving software components in different folders leads to software malfunction. •Always save the contents of the software zip file in one folder.
| 3.Execute the EXE file. 4.Press the SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION button. •The SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION menu opens in a separate window.
| 5.Select the required language and GUI mode.
| 6.Select the port name for the USB-RS485 serial converter in the COM PORT drop-down list. •COM3 in the example 7.Press the EXIT MENU button. •The SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION menu is closed.

4.3 Connecting the Integrator hardware kit

4.3.1 Warning notices

DANGER | Electric voltage!
| There is a danger of death or serious injuries as well as malfunction and device failure following contact with components which are in contact with electric voltage.
•Only carry out installation on the Modbus devices and accessories when they have been disconnected and secured against being switched back on again. •For installation of the device, adhere to all applicable regulations (e.g. VDE 0100 / IEC 60364/ ATEX). •Connect the protective conductor (earth connection) according to regulations.

WARNING | Insufficient qualification!
| Insufficient qualification of the personnel carrying out work on the product and accessories can lead to accidents, personal injury and damage to property as well as impair operation.
•All work on the product and the accessories may only be carried out by skilled technical personnel - electrical engineering.

CAUTION | Inappropriate electrical installation!
| Inappropriate electrical installation of the product and the accessories can lead to personal injury and damage to property as well as impair operation.
•Check all plug-type connections for a correct fit. •Avoid stumbling hazard through appropriate cable routing. •Avoid mechanical strain on the cables.

4.4 Connection work

For connection work to be carried out, the following prerequisites must be fulfilled and the preparatory tasks must have been completed.

Prerequisites
Tools | Material | Protective equipment
•Screwdriver – flat-head size 2.5 mm (0.09") •Tool for opening the Modbus device | •No material necessary | Always to be worn:

Connection work
Illustration | Description / explanation
| 1.Expose the connection terminals of the Modbus device.
Note | Follow the instructions given in the manual!
| This Modbus device manual contains all the basic information required for safe operation of the product and must be read before any actions are performed. Otherwise personal and material hazards as well as malfunction and device failure are possible.
Example illustration | 2.Connect the cable wires of the Integrator hardware kit to the connection terminals of the Modbus device.
Cable wire | Modbus device
Black | 0V / GND
Red | +24 V
Orange | RS485 - A positive signal
Yellow | RS485 - B negative signal

5. Changing RS485 interface parameters

Preparatory tasks
1. | The USB-RS485 converter is connected to the computer and ready for operation.
2. | The Modbus device is connected to the USB-RS485 serial converter.
3. | The Modbus device is connected to the voltage supply.

Changing interface parameters
Illustration | Description /explanation
| 1.Press the DEVICE CONFIGURATION button. •The DEVICE CONFIGURATION opens in a separate window.
| 2.Switch the Modbus device on. 3.See the installation and operation manual for the preset interface parameters of the Modbus device and enter these in the corresponding fields. •Enter the Modbus ID (Client Address) in the MODBUS ID input field. •Select the baud rate from the BAUD RATE drop-down list. •Select the entry with the correct data formats from the DATA FORMAT drop-down list. •Data bits •Parity •Stop bits 4.Press the CONNECT DEVICE button. •The display fields TX and RX flash •The connection to the Modbus device connected is set up in 10 seconds at maximum •If the connection is successful, the data readout are listed on the DEVICE INFORMATION display
| 5.When data transmission has been completed, the following fields are enabled for entry of the new interface parameters. •NEW MODBUS ID input field •NEW BAUD RATE selection field •New data format selection field
| 6.Enter the new interface parameters for the Modbus device in the corresponding fields. •Enter the Modbus ID (Client Address) in the NEW MODBUS ID input field. •Select the baud rate from the NEW BAUD RATE drop-down list. •Select the entry with the correct data formats from the NEW DATA FORMAT drop-down list. •Data bits •Parity •Stop bits
| 7.Press the PROGRAM DEVICE button. •The display fields TX and RX flash •The new interface parameters are transmitted to the Modbus device
| 8.When the data transmission has been completed, the connection to the Modbus device is interrupted. •The new interface parameters are applied by the Modbus device •The new interface parameters appear in the following fields •MODBUS ID input field •BAUD RATE selection field •DATA FORMAT selection field •The input fields for new interface parameters are disabled
| 9.Switch the Modbus device off and switch it back on again. •The Modbus device can be addressed for approx. 10 seconds with the interface parameters preset in the factory •The Modbus device switches to the new interface parameters after approx. 10 seconds 10.To check the change in interface parameters, press the CONNECT DEVICE button. •The connection to the Modbus device connected is set up •The display fields TX and RX flash •If the connection is successful, the data readout are listed on the DEVICE INFORMATION display
| 11.Press the CANCEL DEVICE button. 12.Disconnect the USB-RS485 serial converter from the computer. 13.Disconnect the Modbus device from the USB-RS485 serial converter.

6. Deinstallation

Deinstallation can be carried out without additional software.

Deinstallation of the Software Integrator
Illustration | Description /explanation
| 1.Remove the complete software folder. 2.Remove any existing shortcuts.

7. Troubleshooting

Error or fault pattern | Possible causes | Troubleshooting
•No connection is set up to the Modbus device | •The interface parameters are not correct | •Check the interface parameters
| •The interface parameters are not known | •Switch the Modbus device off, switch it back on and press the CONNECT DEVICE button within 10 seconds •The Modbus device can be addressed for approx. 10 seconds with the interface parameters preset in the factory
| •The connection of the Modbus device to the USB-RS485 serial converter is faulty | •Ports RS485 - A and RS485 - B have been mixed up •Check the voltage supply to the Modbus device •Check that the connection cables are firmly fitted in the connection terminals of the Modbus device
| •The Modbus device is not switched on | •Switch the Modbus device on
•Error message “Error / Fehler 2” | •The software cannot set up a connection to the USB-RS485 serial converter | •Connect the USB-RS485 serial converter to the computer. •Update the driver of the USB-RS485 serial converter (see “4.1 Installing the USB-RS485 serial converter” on Page 13)
•Error message “Error / Fehler 5” | •The COM PORT name is not correct. | •Check the COM PORT name of the USB-RS485 serial converter in the Device Manager (see “4.1 Installing the USB-RS485 serial converter” on Page 13)
•The software does not start | •The ICONS folder cannot be found | •Save the ICONS folder and the EXE file in the same folder (see “4.2 Installing the Software Integrator” on Page 14)
•No HELP is displayed | •The HTML folder cannot be found | •Save the HTML folder and the EXE file in the same folder (see “4.2 Installing the Software Integrator” on Page 14)