Configure the Connect Sensor serial port in Digi Axess

You can configure the Connect Sensor serial port in Digi Axess.

  1. Log into the Connect Sensor web UI from Digi Axess.

  2. From the Interfaces section, click Serial. The Serial Configuration page displays.

  3. In the Serial Port 1 fields, configure the serial port. Refer to the table below for field descriptions.

  4. Click Update to save the configuration.

 

Field Description
Framing mode

Select the framing mode you want to use for Modbus. Options are:

  • ASCII

  • RTU. This is the default.

Note This option is only used if you are using Modbus.
Baud

Select the baud rate needed to connect to Digi Axess.

The default is 19200.
Data bits

Select the number of data bits needed to connect to Digi Axess.

The default is 8 Bits.
Stop bits

Select the number of stop bits needed to connect to Digi Axess.

The default is 1 Bit.
Parity

Select the type of parity needed to connect to Digi Axess.

The default is None.
Power output

Enables or disables the power output source. Options are:

  • Enabled

  • Disabled: This is the default.
Output voltage

Specifies the voltage level output for the power source.

The default is 3.3 Volts.
Read delay

Specifies the time in seconds that the sensor voltage is enabled before Connect Sensor reads its value. This allows the sensor to stabilize to get an accurate reading.

The default is 0.

Note A higher read delay keeps the device powered on longer, which reduces battery life.