The Chinese brand LX-25 laser caliper has one RS485 serial port, and two synchronized ports. One synchronized port is connected to a programmer/display board, and the other to just a display board. Each display board shows in real-time the diameter (both x and y) of 3D printer filament passing through the laser.
I don't have any experience with MODBUS and wondering if anyone can recommend a Window's utility that will allow me to read the laser's real-time data.
What do I need to specifically define when trying to read data with the MODBUS RTU protocol?
Is the master the actual laser instrument, and the two display boards slaves? Would the laptop become a slave if trying to communicate over the RS485 serial port?
Thanks for any help you might be able to provide. It's greatly appreciated!
I don't have any experience with MODBUS and wondering if anyone can recommend a Window's utility that will allow me to read the laser's real-time data.
What do I need to specifically define when trying to read data with the MODBUS RTU protocol?
Is the master the actual laser instrument, and the two display boards slaves? Would the laptop become a slave if trying to communicate over the RS485 serial port?
Thanks for any help you might be able to provide. It's greatly appreciated!