Electromen Modbus Starter Kit - USB to RS-485
Easy connection and communication testing for Electromen Modbus motor controllers
Connect the USB to RS-485 converter to the computer first. Allow Windows to detect the converter and complete the USB serial port driver installation before connecting the RS-485 wiring. The first installation may take several minutes.
A practical starter kit for connecting a Windows PC to an Electromen motor controller equipped with an RS-485 Modbus RTU interface. The kit includes a galvanically isolated USB to RS-485 converter and an RS-485 connection cable. Setup instructions and the Electromen Simple Modbus Test Tool for Windows are available as downloads.
Package contents and downloads
- Galvanically isolated USB to RS-485 converter
- RS-485 connection cable
- Downloadable setup instructions
- Downloadable Electromen Simple Modbus Test Tool for Windows
Main features
Converter
- For RS-485 Modbus RTU communication
- Galvanically isolated USB and RS-485 sides
- Screw terminals for A+, B- and GND
- Automatic direction control
- Windows 10 and Windows 11, 64-bit
Electromen Simple Modbus Test Tool
The downloadable Windows application provides an easy way to verify the first Modbus RTU connection, read register values and test permitted Holding Register writes.
- Automatic COM port detection and manual selection
- Adjustable serial communication settings
- Read Input Registers (FC04) and Holding Registers (FC03)
- Write a single Holding Register (FC06)
- Communication log and Modbus error checking
- Windows 10 and Windows 11, 64-bit
Compatibility
Check the communication interface before ordering. This kit is intended for Electromen products equipped with an RS-485 Modbus interface. It is not suitable for products using a 5 V TTL-level Modbus connection. Check the motor controller documentation before ordering.
Safety notice
Modbus commands may change controller parameters or cause motor movement. Verify the register address and permitted value range before writing, and make sure unexpected motor operation cannot cause injury or damage.
