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title: "LiFePO4 Pedestal Commissioning Via PDT"
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# Local Configuration with a Rubicon PDT using Field MODBUS Utility (Preferred Method)

This method performs the configuration via a MODBUS connection using a Rubicon Programming and Diagnostics tool (PDT).

## Connect the Rubicon PDT to the SolarDrive board or the Solar Regulator board

**Step 1**

Disconnect the Comms loom between the RTU (ACE1000 or MOSCAD-M) and the SDB

**Step 2**

Connect the Rubicon PDT to the board:

- If you are connecting to a SolarDrive board, use the LTB JSENSOR connector.
- If you are connecting to a Solar Regulator board, use the RJ10 J_RTUCOM connector.

## Run the Update Application

**Step 1**

Download the   **Field MODBUS Utility** application from the Rubicon Knowledge Base (or contact your Rubicon representative).

> ℹ️ **Note**
> ℹ️ 
> ℹ️ This application can be used for either the SolarDrive board or the Solar Regulator board.

**Step 2**

Run the application and select the **SolarDrive** from the bottom bar

![FMU.png](media://c5f07472-a9a6-4edf-9cca-49a11334b868)

**Step 3**

Select the correct COM port. It should find the correct COM port, or you can rescan if necessary.

**Step 4**

Enter the MODBUS address. This is the SDB address and will be 1 by default. Change as required for respective slave gates.

**Step 5**

- Select the “Battery Config” and select the correct battery pack you are installing from the dropdown list. 50 &75Ah single packs, 100 &150Ah double packs, etc.
- Tick or untick the battery temperature sensor Included if required

**Step 6**

Click **Update Parameters** to update the board parameters to support the new battery pack.

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# Local Configuration with a Rubicon PDT (Rubicon Water Lithium Battery SolarDrive Parameter Updater GUI)

This method performs the configuration via a MODBUS connection using a Rubicon Programming and Diagnostics tool (PDT).

## Connect the Rubicon PDT to the SolarDrive board or the Solar Regulator board

**Step 1**

Disconnect the Comms loom between the RTU (ACE1000 or MOSCAD-M) and the SDB

**Step 2**

Connect the Rubicon PDT to the board:

- If you are connecting to a SolarDrive board, use the LTB JSENSOR connector.
- If you are connecting to a Solar Regulator board, use the RJ10 J_RTUCOM connector.

## Run the Update Application

**Step 1**

Download the Rubicon Water Lithium Battery SolarDrive Parameter Updater application from the Rubicon Knowledge Base (or contact your Rubicon representative).

> ℹ️ **Note**
> ℹ️ 
> ℹ️ This application can be used for either the SolarDrive board or the Solar Regulator board.

**Step 2**

Run the application. It should find the correct COM port, or you can rescan if necessary.

**Step 3**

Enter the MODBUS address. This is the SDB address and will be 1 by default. Change as required for respective slave gates.

**Step 4**

Select the correct battery pack you are installing from the dropdown list. 50 &75Ah single packs, 100 &150Ah double packs.

**Step 5**

Click **Update Parameters** to update the board parameters to support the new battery pack.

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