Crowcon Xgard Bright

This Enapter Device Blueprint integrates Crowcon Xgard Bright - a versatile platform offering flammable and toxic gas detection and oxygen monitoring with ModBus RTU over RS-485 communication interface optimized for Arrakis MK4 IPC

Configuring RS485 Ports of Arrakis MK4

Crowcon Xgard Bright works over RS-485 port. Arrakis MK4 have universal ports which needs to be configured in BIOS of the IPC to required mode.

1. Reboot IPC and press Del button on the keyboard to enter BIOS setup utility.

2. Navigate to Advanced -> SIO F81804.

   

3. Select the port you would like to use for connection of gas sensor. UART Port 1 (ttyS0) or UART Port 2 (ttyS1).

   

4. Set Peripheral Type to RS485 and press F10 on keyboard to save and exit configuration

   

Connect to Enapter

• Sign up to the Enapter Cloud using the Web or mobile app (iOS, Android).
• Use the Enapter ENP-RS485 module for physical connection. See connection instructions in the module manual.
• Add ENP-RS485 to your site using the mobile app.
• Upload this blueprint to ENP-RS485.

References

• Crowcon Xgard Bright product page;
• Crowcon Xgard Bright Public Modbus Interface.
• Arrakis MK4 IPC