Functionality of SMI2-M:
- Configurable byte/register order in all modes
- Displays values as INT, DINT, WORD, DWORD, REAL, STRING, Portrait (bit mask), and Time ("xxx:yy" format)
- Adjustable leading zeros and decimal places
- Supports blinking and creeping modes
- Linear scaling of input values
- Control of color, blinking, and other settings via Modbus registers
- Built-in logic mode for changing color/blinking if values exceed limits
- LED brightness control
- Supports Modbus RTU/ASCII in Master, Slave, and Spy modes
Master mode:
SMI2-M polls another device and displays its parameter. Ideal for slave-only devices (e.g., TRM). Color and blinking are managed by internal logic set by the user.
Slave mode:
Displays values received from a master (e.g., PLC). Color/blinking can be controlled either by the master’s commands or by the SMI2-M's internal logic. Multiple indicators can share one RS-485 bus.
Spy mode:
Monitors an existing Modbus bus without interfering. Extracts data from messages with matching parameters (address, function code, register). Useful in legacy systems where reconfiguration isn't possible. Also enables simultaneous updates of multiple indicators via broadcast to address 0, with each indicator configured to extract its own data from the same message.