KUNBUS-IC Module Identification

In case you have to identify the version of a KUNBUS-IC module this article is right for you.

You need the following components

• RS-232 interface i.e. via USB-RS232

• Evaluation Board that is compatible with the KUNBUS-IC module

• 24V power supply

• Download the manual for your KIC module - here we use KIC-PROFIBUS

• https://www.kunbus.com/profibus-embedded.html

Preparation

In this example we use the KUNBUS-IC PROFIBUS module

Open

KIC-PROFIBUS Module connected to the compatible evaluation board

1. Disconnect the 24V power

2. Check if the module is mounted the right way round and that the lever of the socket is pressed down correctly.

3. Set the power supply compatible to your module, i.e. 3.3V or 5V.

4. Set only one jumper down - here PB for PROFIBUS.

5. Check if the four CDI jumpers are connected to the CDI RS-232 interface.

6. Connect your PC to the CDI RS-232 interface - here with a USB-RS232 adapter

 Instructions

1. Switch on the evaluation board with the 24V power supply

2. Check whether the corresponding LEDs light up as described in the manual

3. Look in the device manager for the name of the interface you are using e.g. COM5

4. This configuration should be correct

5. Open

   

6. Press “Esc” to refresh the menue

8. Select Module Information via “1 [return] “

9. Here you have the “module information”.

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