Pool Boiler Temperature Controller: Difference between revisions

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* The boiler temperature is below the second stage threshold (timing rules apply).
* The boiler temperature is below the second stage threshold (timing rules apply).


== Network Interface ==
== Network Interfaces ==


There are two digital communication (also referred to here as "network interfaces") on the Eurotherm 3508.
There are two digital communication (also referred to here as "network interfaces") on the Eurotherm 3508.
=== Port H ===
The <b>Port H</b> interface was factory-configured for Profibus with a Eurotherm Profibus Comms card (AH026222U002).  A 9-pin D-sub connector (part number PROF9PIND) provides access to RS-485 compatible signaling on pin #3 (Tx/Rx +Ve) and pin #8 (Tx/Rx -Ve) along with GND on pin #5.  The iTools software allows configuring the Profibus interface to speak MODBUS, thereby allowing it to become the primary software configuration interface (freeing up <b>Port J</b> for system-level communication).
=== Port J ===
The <b>Port J</b> interface is configured for RS-485 MODBUS communication at 19.2 kbps 8N1.


== Eurotherm 3508 ==
== Eurotherm 3508 ==