Updating Modbus map from old dialog system to new one

AQ-200 series Modbus used to use a simple tool for setting your own holding registers for signals. Nowadays AQtivate setting tool includes a better system for making modbus map configurations. This guide explains how to export the settings from old system into a new one.

First go to Modbus Configurator.

Click on "Load old configuration"

Click "OK"

Verify that the old map is imported.

Send the configuration to the IED.

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