How to Configure RS485 Address for XP-GT3500 or XP-GTR1500 Controller

Summary

• To perform ColdStart after first time power up of the XP-GT3500 / XP-GTR1500 controller.

• Method 1: To configure RS485 address of the controller via Web Diagnostic.

• Method 2: To configure RS485 address of the controller via on-board keypad programming.

Step-by-step Guide:

• To perform ColdStart after first time power up of the XP-GT3500 / XP-GTR1500 controller:

Step 1: Press and hold the ColdStart button on the controller board.

Step 2: Turn OFF the power supply.

Step 3: Turn ON the power supply.

Step 4: Release the ColdStart button after 3 seconds. The controller will respond with a long beep to indicate that the ColdStart process is in effect.

• Method 1: To configure RS485 address of the controller via Web Diagnostic:

Step 1: Connect the network cable to the controllers. Ensure that both the network port LED is blinking.

Step 2: Open IE browser (Internet Explorer) and type the default IP address in the address box.

Step 3: The Windows Security dialog box will be shown. Enter the User name and Password and click OK to continue. 

Figure 1: The Windows Security Dialog Box

Step 3: Once the login is successful, the following home window will be shown:

Figure 2: The Web Diagnostic Home Window

Step 4: Go to Configuration > Network. The Network Setting window will be shown. Configure the Address setting for RS485 and Baud Rate respectively.

Figure 3: The Network Setting Window

Step 4: Click Save Setting. The controller will automatically restart to save all changes.

• Method 2: To configure RS485 address of the controller via on-board keypad programming:

Step 1: The following home screen will be shown at the controller's LCD:

Figure 4: Controller LCD Home Screen

Step 2: To enter Configuration Menu for the first time, press asterisk key (*) and enter the 6-digits default MasterPIN.

Figure 5: Entering default MasterPIN for first time login

Step 3: The following window will then be shown to prompt users to enter a new MasterPIN which will be used for subsequent logins to enter Configuration Menu.

Figure 6: The Change MasterPIN Window

Step 4: Re-enter the same MasterPIN and press √ to confirm the new 6-digits MasterPIN.

Figure 7: Re-enter the Same MasterPIN to confirm the MasterPIN

Step 5: The following window will be shown once the new MasterPIN is updated successfully.

Figure 8: The MasterPIN Updated Window

Step 6: Press the asterisk (*) key, followed by the new MasterPIN to enter Configuration Menu. The following Main Menu window will be shown upon entering Configuration Menu.

Figure 9: The Main Menu Window

Step 7: Press 1 for System Menu. Press 6 to access the General Parameter menu. The following window will be shown. Press √ to change the System Address setting (indicated by the brackets) and press ↑ or ↓ to configure the unit no for controller's RS485 address.

Figure 10: The General Parameter Menu

Step 8: Press √ to save the changes (the brackets will disappear). The following window will be shown:

Figure 11: The Modified System Address Configuration

Step 9: To change the controller baud rate, press ↓ to move the cursor to Advance Comm parameter. Press √ to change the Advance Comm parameter setting (indicated by the bracket) and press ↑ or ↓ to configure the baud rate.

Figure 12: To Change the Controller Baud Rate

Step 10: Press the √ to save the changes (the bracket will disappear). The following window will be shown:

Figure 13: The Modified Advance Comm Configuration

Step 11: To exit the General Parameter menu, press ×. The following window will be shown to prompt users to save changes. Press √ to save all changes made previously.

Figure 14: The Save Changes? Window

Step 12: The following window will be shown once the changes have been saved.

Figure 15: The Save Done! Window