S3 E14 –Season finale! Working with Modbus Nodes on the SM 800A🎙️

About this episode

In the season finale, hosts Dave and Chris discuss Modbus nodes and the SM800A controller, covering essential topics for techs and system designers.

🎙️ In this last episode of Controller Talk Season 3 (don't worry, we'll be back in autumn to share more wisdom!), Dave and Chris break down everything you need to know about Modbus nodes and the SM800A controller — from wiring to baud rates, scan ranges and more! They also explain the differences between Modbus 1 and Modbus 2 and answer the burning question of whether they are interchangeable or not. Perfect for techs and system designers working with Danfoss controls or Modbus communication . 🎉 And that's a wrap! Huge thanks to all our listeners for your support throughout our third season! It’s been an amazing ride — we couldn’t have done it without you. Stay curious, stay connected, and most importantly, stay tuned for Season 4! 👊🎧 #HVACR #Refrigeration #ControllerTalk #HVACControls #Modbus #SM800A #Danfoss ************ The Controller Talk Podcast, presented by Danfoss North America, is hosted by Food Retail Tech Support experts Dave Yoder and Chris Brown, highlighting best practices for utilizing Danfoss controls in the supermarket and warehouse industries that you won't find in any manual. Drop us an email with suggestions for topics to cover, questions to answer, or…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave Yoder, Chris Brown

Topics covered

• Modbus nodes
• SM800A controller
• wiring
• baud rates
• scan ranges
• Danfoss controls
• HVACR

Keywords

• Modbus
• SM800A
• Danfoss
• HVACR
• wiring
• baud rates
• scan ranges
• Modbus 1
• Modbus 2

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Danfoss North America

Products: SM800A, Modbus, Modbus 1, Modbus 2

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