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1. Introduction
3S-IS Configuration Tool is a software tool to test communication and set the Modbus parameters
of Irradiance Sensors and Sensor Boxes. This Configuration Tool is used for software 5 and earlier
versions.

Configuration Tool for Irradiance Sensors and Sensor Boxes

Irradiance Sensor Models Sensor Box Models
3S-IS 3S-C2-1

3S-IS Configuration Tool V.1.0 3S-IS-1 3S-C2-2

3S-IS-2 3S-C2-3
3S-IS-2T 3S-C2-4
3S-IS-3 3S-C2-5
3S-IS-4
Table 1 – Irradiance Sensor and Sensor Box Models configurable via “3S-IS Configuration Tool”

2. Cable Connections
Connect the green wire (RS485 A) of the output cable of the Sensor Box to USB-RS485 Converter
Data (+) and connect the yellow wire (RS485 B) of the output cable of the Sensor Box to USB-RS485
Converter Data (-) like shown at Figure 1.
USB-RS485 Converter
Data - D-

Data + D+

Communication and Power Cable

Power+

+
Power Supply
- 12...30 VDC
Power -
Figure 1 – Cable Connections of the USB-RS485 Converter

White and brown wires power up the sensor as shown in Table- 2.

Brown Power (+)

White Power (-)

Green RS485 A / Data (+)

Yellow RS485 B / Data (-)

Table 2 – Communication and power cable color coding

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3. System Requirement

3.1. Software Installation

Go to the Seven Sensor website page (https://www.sevensensor.com/software) . Then, download the
“3S-IS Configuration Tool V.1.0” and set it to your PC.

3.2. Hardware Setup

The PC system has to have an RS485 port set up as a serial COM port. If the PC system does not have
this port, follow the steps below. These steps are valid only if you are using SEVEN USB-RS485
Converter you receive in the package. If you use different USB Converter , then update its driver.

Download the CH341 driver

Note: When this driver is required, Seven Sensor sales team will send ‘CH341’ file

Connect the USB-RS485 Converter to the PC (as explained in section 2)

Go to ‘’Device Manager’’ in your PC

Double Click on the port to which the USB-RS485 converter is connected from the ‘’Ports (COM
and LPT)’’

Figure 2 – Ports (COM&LPT)

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In the window that is opened, go to “Driver” section and click on “Update Driver”

Figure 3- Update Driver

Click on “Browse my computer for drivers”

Figure 4 – Search drivers in PC

Click on “Browse” and Select the CH341 file. Finally, click on “Next” then the driver installation
will be completed.

Figure 5 – Completing the update driver

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4. Using 3S-IS Configuration Tool

After launching 3S-Configuration Tool, the following screen appears.

Figure 6 – 3S-IS Configuration Tool

4.1. Settings of 3S-IS Configuration Tool

Select the Port which is connected to USB-RS485 Converter
Enter Modbus ID and Baud of Sensor
Note: At Factory Default: Modbus ID:1 Baud: 9600
Click on ‘Connect’.

Figure 7 – Setting of 3S-IS Configuration Tool

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Once the connection is successfully completed, the data which comes from the sensor will be
displayed in the “Sensor Data” section.

Figure 8 – Display of data from the sensor

4.2. Change the Modbus Parameters

If you want to change the Modbus parameters (Modbus ID, Baud, and Parity) of the sensor, you
can do this process as shown in Figure 9. Enter the new values and click on ‘Write and Reset’.

Figure 9 – Change the Modbus Parameters

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4.3. External Analog Sensor Selection

If your irradiance sensor has an input for one of the Analog Sensors which are shown below,
select that Analog Sensor. Then click on ‘Select’.

Figure 10 – Choose the Analog Sensor

5. Trouble Shooting
In case you cannot establish a connection to the sensor, please check the steps below.

The power supply has to be open. (12V….30V) the recommended power supply is 24 VDC
Cable connections must be done corretly (Data(+)…Green, Data(-)…Yellow) .
Check that the CH341 file has been downloaded correctly .
Check that you have selected the correct port .
Check that the Modbus parameters (Modbus Id and Baud) of the sensor has been
correctly entered .
Restart (Off/On) the Power Supply and disconnect the USB-RS485 Converter then connect
it again.

Contact Information:
Please feel free to contact our technical team if you face any difficulties during settings.

Can Gündüz
Mob: +90 530 425 33 19
Email: sales@sevensensor.com

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