Quantum Network Card 890 USE 155 User Guide

Modicon  
TSX Momentum  
Modbus to Ethernet Bridge  
User Guide  
890 USE 155 00  
Version 1.0  
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174 CEV 300 10  
Modicon TSX Momentum  
Modbus to Ethernet Bridge  
User Guide  
890 USE 155 00  
31001624  
04/99  
Breite: 185 mm  
Höhe: 230 mm  
Breite: 178 mm  
Höhe: 216 mm  
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Contents  
Contents  
Modbus to Ethernet Bridge  
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1.1  
1.1.1  
1.1.2  
1.2  
1.2.1  
1.2.2  
1.3  
Introducing the Modbus to Ethernet Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Bridge Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Overview: Installation and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Mapping Modbus and IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Mapping for a Modbus Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Mapping for a Modbus Slave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Front Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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1.4  
Installing the Bridge Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
2.1  
2.1.1  
2.1.2  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
2.6  
2.7  
2.8  
Mounting the Bridge on the DIN Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Before You Install the Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Mounting the Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Connecting the Power Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Connecting the Serial Cable (RJ45 Port) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Compatible Modbus Devices and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Modbus Cable Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Connecting the Serial Cable (Wiring Terminals) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Setting the Serial Port Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Connecting the Ethernet Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Configuring the Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
3.1  
3.1.1  
3.1.2  
3.2  
3.3  
3.4  
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Connecting by the RS–232 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Connecting by Telnet (IP Address Not Assigned) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Connecting by Telnet (IP Address Assigned) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Using the Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Modbus Master Device: Additional Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Configuration Options: 1 ... 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Viewing and Changing Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Commands: Default settings, Save, Quit without save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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3.5  
3.5.1  
3.5.2  
3.5.3  
3.5.4  
3.5.5  
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3.7  
3.8  
3.9  
3.10  
3.10.1  
3.10.2  
3.10.3  
3.10.4  
Option 1: Network/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Option 2: Serial and Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Option 3: Modem Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Option 4: Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Option 5: Unit ID to IP Address Mapping Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
How the Address Mapping Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Example: Address Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Entering New Address Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Exiting the Mapping Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Using Panel Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
4.1  
4.1.1  
4.1.2  
4.2  
4.2.1  
4.2.2  
4.2.3  
Using Concept or Modsoft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Software Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Modbus Slave Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Using Other Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Intellution FIX MMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
WinTech Modscan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Worderware MMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
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Modbus to Ethernet Bridge  
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Introducing the Modbus to Ethernet Bridge  
Mapping Modbus and IP Addresses  
Front Panel Layout  
Specifications  
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Modbus to Ethernet Bridge  
1.1  
Introducing the Modbus to Ethernet Bridge  
1.1.1  
Bridge Applications  
The Modicon Modbus to Ethernet Bridge provides a means for transacting messages  
between Ethernet TCP/IP devices and Modbus serial devices. It supports up to eight  
concurrent transactions between Modbus Master and Slave devices, handling the  
conversion of TCP/IP and Modbus RTU/ASCII protocols transparently to the user  
application.  
Ethernet nodes using TCP/IP can function as Modbus Masters, originating messages  
to the Bridge for delivery to Modbus Slave devices connected to the Bridge’s Modbus  
port. The Bridge forwards the messages to the Slave devices using Modbus RTU or  
ASCII protocol and returns their responses to the Master.  
Figure 1 shows a typical application in which a Bridge connects two Modbus Masters  
on Ethernet to several Modbus Slave serial devices.  
Figure 1 Bridging Between Ethernet and Modbus  
Ethernet  
Bridge  
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Modbus  
The bridge also allows multiple Modbus networks to be linked together across an  
Ethernet connection. Multiple Bridges can furnish an Ethernet link between widely  
separated Modbus networks. This extends the message path beyond the cable  
lengths allowed for serial connections, and allows a Master on any Modbus network to  
access Slave devices on another network.  
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Modbus to Ethernet Bridge  
Figure 2 shows a typical application in which three Bridges join Modbus networks  
through a common Ethernet link.  
Figure 2 Bridging Between Multiple Modbus Networks  
Modbus  
Ethernet  
Bridges (3 units)  
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Modbus  
Modbus  
1.1.2  
Overview: Installation and Configuration  
The Bridge is designed for easy ‘snap’ mounting on a standard DIN rail.  
Its front panel has connectors for power, ground, Ethernet and Modbus cables. It has  
a switch for selecting either an RS–232 or RS–422/485 interface for the Modbus port.  
Indicators show the status of communication at the Ethernet and Modbus ports.  
The Bridge contains a configuraton utility program stored in its non–volatile memory.  
With this utility you can assign the Bridge’s Ethernet and Modbus parameters, using an  
ASCII terminal at the serial port or a Telnet connection over Ethernet.  
The Bridge contains a factory–assigned MAC address that is derived from the serial  
number printed on the Bridge’s label. This allows you to establish an Ethernet  
connection to the Bridge to assign its IP address and the other parameters for your  
application.  
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Modbus to Ethernet Bridge  
1.2  
Mapping Modbus and IP Addresses  
The Bridge maps messages between Modbus and IP addresses according to the type  
of device you have configured at its Modbus port.  
1.2.1  
Mapping for a Modbus Master  
When you configure a Modbus Master device at the Bridge’s serial port, you can  
assign up to eight entries into an internal mapping table that is maintained in the  
Bridge’s memory. You enter your intended mapping into the table during your  
configuration of the Bridge.  
Each table entry maps a single Modbus address, or a range of addresses, to a  
destination IP address.  
When the Bridge receives a message from the Master, it searches the mapping table  
for an entry matching the Modbus address in the message. If one is found, the Bridge  
sends the message to the IP address for that entry. If a matching entry is not found,  
the Bridge returns an exception response to the Master application.  
Note that the original Modbus address is retained in the message transmitted to the IP  
destination. If the remote IP node is another Bridge, the message’s Modbus address  
can be used to identify a Slave device at that Bridge’s serial port.  
1.2.2  
Mapping for a Modbus Slave  
When you configure a Modbus Slave device or network with multiple Slaves at the  
Bridge’s serial port, you have two options for routing messages to a Slave destination.  
You assign your choice during your configuration of the Bridge.  
Your options are: Message address routing; or, Fixed address routing.  
You can specify that the Bridge must route each message to the Slave device that is  
identified in the Modbus address field of the message. This allows you to address any  
Slave device in a network of up to 247 devices at the Bridge’s Modbus port.  
You can specify that the Bridge must route all messages to one fixed Slave address  
that you define in the Bridge’s configuration. With this option the Modbus address field  
is ignored, and each message is routed to that fixed Slave address only. This limits  
addressing to a single device at the port.  
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Modbus to Ethernet Bridge  
Figure 3 shows an example of message address mapping between a Modbus Master  
and a Modbus Slave using two Bridges with an Ethernet link.  
Figure 3 Mapping Modbus and IP Addresses  
Modbus message to  
Slave address 10  
Modbus  
Master  
Bridge  
A
Ethernet  
Modbus – IP Address  
192.168.001.024  
Mapping Entry:  
Bridge  
010 : 192.168.001.024  
B
Modbus  
Slave(s)  
Bridge routes message to Slave  
according to user–defined setup:  
Message Slave Address (10)  
or  
Fixed Slave Address (1 ... 247)  
These are the events in the message routing:  
H
H
The Modbus Master sends its message containing address 10 decimal to  
Bridge A.  
You have set an entry in the mapping table in Bridge A. Your entry specifies that  
messages with address 10 are to be mapped to IP address 192.168.001.024.  
H
H
Bridge B has that IP address and receives the message.  
Depending on the option you set in Bridge B, the message is routed either to  
the Modbus Slave device at address 10 as specified in the message, or to a  
fixed Slave address in the range 1 ... 247.  
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Modbus to Ethernet Bridge  
1.3  
Front Panel Layout  
Figure 4 Front Panel Layout  
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6
3
4
8
5
7
MODBUS  
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10  
11  
13  
15  
12  
16  
17  
14  
18  
ETHERNET  
19  
21  
20  
22  
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Table 1 Front Panel Components (See Figure 4)  
Item  
Component  
Name  
Purpose  
1
Wire terminal  
RxD or Rx –  
Modbus signal:  
RS–232: RxD (Receive Data)  
RS–422.485: RxD– (Receive Data –)  
2
3
4
Wire terminal  
Wire terminal  
Wire terminal  
CTS or Rx +  
RTS or Tx +  
TxD or Tx –  
Modbus signal:  
RS–232: CTS (Clear to Send)  
RS–422/485: RxD+ (Receive Data +)  
Modbus signal:  
RS–232: RTS (Request to Send)  
RS–422/485: TxD– (Transmit Data +)  
Modbus signal:  
RS–232: TxD (Transmit Data)  
RS–422/485: TxD– (Transmit Data –)  
5, 6, 7  
Wire terminal  
Wire terminal  
Reset switch  
LED (Red)  
NC  
No connection  
8
9
GND  
RST  
Modbus signal ground  
Push to reset and initialize Bridge  
10  
Fault or  
Configuration  
ON: Fault in Bridge communication  
(or) Bridge is in Configuration Menu  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
LED (Green)  
LED (Yellow)  
LED (Green)  
Connector (RJ45)  
Connector (RJ45)  
LED (Yellow)  
LED (Yellow)  
Switch  
Ready  
ON: Bridge is ready for communication  
on both ports  
Active Ethernet  
Link Good  
Flashing: Indicates activity at Bridge’s  
Ethernet port  
ON: Bridge has good connection at  
Ethernet port  
Ethernet port  
Modbus port  
Modbus Tx  
Modbus Rx  
RJ45 connector for Ethernet 10BaseT  
cable  
RJ45 connector for Modbus RS–232 or  
RS–485 cable  
Flashing: Indicates transmission or  
upload at Modbus port  
Flashing: Indicates reception at Modbus  
port  
Modbus interface  
selection  
UP:  
DOWN:  
Modbus port is RS–232  
Modbus port is RS–422/485  
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20  
21  
22  
Wire terminal  
Wire terminal  
Wire terminal  
Wire terminal  
DC +  
Operating power, positive  
Earth ground  
Ground  
DC –  
Operating power, negative  
Earth ground  
Ground  
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1.4  
Specifications  
Table 2 Power  
Parameter  
Specification  
12 or 24 V dc  
9 ... 30 V dc  
3 W  
Operating Power, Nominal  
Operating Power Range  
Maximum Power Drain  
Connection  
Screw terminals  
Fuse  
External, supplied by customer.  
Fuse value according to supply voltage  
(see Maximum Power Drain)  
Grounding  
Screw terminals provided for power ground  
and safety (Earth) ground  
Table 3 Environmental  
Parameter  
Reference  
IEC 68–2–14  
IEC 68–2–3  
Limits  
Temperature, Operating  
Humidity, Operating  
0...60_ C ambient  
20 ... 90% RH, non–condensing  
Table 4 Ethernet Interface  
Parameter  
Specification  
Protocol  
Ethernet v2 encapsulation  
TCP/IP Version 4  
Connector  
RJ45 connector for 10baseT cable  
Table 5 Serial Interface  
Parameter  
Specification  
Modbus Protocol  
Serial Protocol  
RTU or ASCII  
Switch selectable, RS–232 or RS–485  
Supports RS–232 RTS/CTS handshaking  
RS–485 setting supports RS–422 devices  
Supports 2–wire and 4–wire RS–485  
Supports up to 16 RS–485 devices  
Baud Rate  
Connector  
300 ... 38400 +/– 2%  
RJ45 connector, screw terminals  
RJ45 port connects to Modicon M1, Compact, 984 Slot Mount  
controllers by direct cable. Cable adapters and adapter kits  
are available for other products.  
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Table 6 Packaging  
Parameter  
Description  
Dimensions  
35 x 95 x 60 mm (1.4 x 3.7 x 2.4 in)  
High–impact plastic  
Enclosure Material  
Weight, Product  
Weight, Shipping  
Mounting Method  
0.5 kg (1.0 lb)  
0.9 kg (2.0 lb)  
DIN rail: DIN EN S0 022 (35 mm)  
Table 7 Agency Approval  
Parameter  
UL, CSA, CE  
FM  
Specification  
Approved  
Pending  
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H
H
H
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H
H
H
Mounting the Bridge on the DIN Rail  
Connecting the Power Wiring  
Connecting the Serial Cable (RJ45 Port)  
Compatible Modbus Devices and Cables  
Modbus Cable Pinouts  
Connecting the Serial Cable (Wiring Terminals)  
Setting the Serial Port Switch  
Connecting the Ethernet Cable  
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Installing the Bridge Hardware  
2.1  
Mounting the Bridge on the DIN Rail  
2.1.1  
Before You Install the Bridge  
The Bridge has an Ethernet MAC address printed on the label on its side panel. The  
address is required for your Ethernet network administrator to configure the Bridge.  
Before you install the Bridge on the DIN rail, write down the MAC address and give it  
to your network administrator. The label may not be visible after you install the Bridge.  
Warning  
COMMUNICATION DISRUPTION HAZARD Connecting any device to an active  
Ethernet network can disrupt communication on the network. Before you  
connect the Bridge to your network, and before you apply power to the Bridge,  
heed the steps in Chapter 3 for configuring the Bridge in your application.  
Failure to observe this precaution can result in injury or equipment damage.  
2.1.2  
Mounting the Bridge  
The Bridge is designed for mounting on a standard DIN rail. Figure 5 shows how to  
mount the Bridge  
1. Note the slot on the Bridge’s rear panel. Position the top edge of the slot over the  
top edge of the DIN rail.  
2. Snap the Bridge into place on the lower edge of the rail.  
Figure 5 Mounting the Bridge on the DIN Rail  
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2
Mounting  
Completed  
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2.2  
Connecting the Power Wiring  
Figure 6 shows the connections for operating power and ground.  
Operating power must be fused externally to the Bridge. The Bridge draws 3W  
maximum (9 ... 30 V dc). Select a fuse value according to the supply voltage.  
Figure 6 Connecting the Power Wiring  
9 ... 30 V DC  
Fused  
Frame  
Ground  
Safety  
Ground  
(Earth)  
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2.3  
Connecting the Serial Cable (RJ45 Port)  
Figure 7 shows serial cable connections for several Modicon CPUs for operation as  
Modbus Master or Slave devices. The figure also shows a typical connection to a  
standard PC 9–pin serial port for setting up the Bridge configuration.  
Table 8 lists other compatible devices and cables.  
Figure 7 Connecting the Serial Cable (RJ45 Port)  
Modbus Port (RJ45)  
A984,  
E984–24x/25x  
E984–26x/27x/28x  
1
110 CPU 3x/4x/5x/6x  
984–38x, 48x, 68x, 78x  
1
RJ45 to RJ45 Cables  
110 XCA 282 01 (3 ft / 1 m)  
110 XCA 282 02 (10 ft / 3 m)  
110 XCA 282 03 (20 ft / 6 m)  
TSX Momentum M1  
RJ45 to DB9 Adapters  
1
110 XCA 203 01  
(Kit)  
PC  
with  
Serial Port  
2
110 XCA 203 00  
(Pre–wired)  
NULL  
Modem  
2
M
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2.4  
Compatible Modbus Devices and Cables  
The Bridge connects directly by RJ45 cable to various products shown in Figure 7.  
Table 8 below lists other Modbus devices and their cable connections to the Bridge.  
Connections are RS–232 unless indicated otherwise.  
Cable pinout references are to the diagrams in Figure 8 on page 24.  
Table 8 Compatible Modbus Devices and Cables  
Device  
Part Number  
Device  
Description  
Cable Pinout  
(Figure 8)  
MM–PM10–2xx  
MM–PM10–2xx  
AS–J478–000  
AS–J478–000  
AS–J347–001  
AS–J375–000  
AS–P190–xxx  
AS–884A–xxx  
AS–984x–xxx  
– –  
PanelMate Plus 1000 (RS232)  
PanelMate Plus 1000 (RS422)  
Modbus Modem, Fixed Modem Control  
Modbus Modem, Variable Modem Control  
184/384 Controller Modbus Interface  
Micro 84 Controller Modbus Interface  
P190 Programming Panel  
A
B
C
D
E
E
E
884 Controller  
E
984A, B, X Controller  
E
PC Serial Port, 9–Pin  
F
AS–P892–000  
140 CPU 424 xx  
140 CPU 534 xx  
PC–0984–xxx  
PC–A984–xxx  
PC–E984–24x/25x  
PC–E984–455  
PC–M984–xxx  
NW–BM85xxxx  
– –  
ASCII/RIO Interface  
G
Quantum Controller, 486  
G
Quantum Controller, 586  
G
984 Controller, 38x/48x/68x/78x Slot Mount  
984 Controller, Compact  
G
G
984 Controller, Compact  
G
984 Controller, 484 Replacement  
Micro–984 Controller  
G
G
BM85 Bridge Multiplexer  
G
Generic Modbus Serial Device, 9–Pin  
Programmer, Handheld  
G
110 VPU 192 00  
AS–A584–xxx  
TSX SCx  
H
584A, L, M Controller  
See 584 Note  
See TSX Note  
TSX Controllers, Modbus Interface  
584 Note  
Use cable AS–W192–XXX with Adapter 110 XCA 204 02, pinouts in Figure 8 cable E.  
TSX Note  
TSX Controller products offer multiple options for cable connection to the Bridge.  
Refer to your product guidebook for more information.  
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2.5  
Modbus Cable Pinouts  
References in this figure are to the devices listed in Table 8 on page 23.  
Figure 8 Modbus Cable Pinouts  
A
Adapter Kit: 110 XCA 204 01  
Adapter Kit: 110 XCA 203 01  
E
DB25M  
Wire  
RJ45  
DB9M  
Wire  
RJ45  
3
2
20  
7
6
4
5
1
Red  
Black  
Blue  
Green  
Orange  
Yellow  
Brown  
White  
4
3
1
5
2
6
7
8
2
3
5
Red  
4
3
5
8
Black  
Green  
White  
Shield  
Adapter Kit: 110 XCA 203 01  
B
DB9M  
Wire  
RJ45  
F
Adapter Kit: 110 XCA 203 02  
1
4
5
6
9
Black  
Red  
Green  
Yellow  
Brown  
White  
3
4
5
6
7
8
DB9F  
Wire  
RJ45  
2
3
4
6
5
7
8
Red  
Black  
4
3
Orange  
Green  
2
5
6
7
8
Shield  
Shield  
White  
Adapter Kit: 110 XCA 204 01  
C
DB25M  
Wire  
RJ45  
G
H
Adapter Kit: 110 XCA 203 01  
1
2
3
7
4
6
20  
White  
Red  
Black  
Green  
8
4
3
5
DB9M  
Wire  
RJ45  
2
3
5
6
7
8
Red  
4
3
5
2
6
7
8
Black  
Green  
Orange  
Yellow  
Brown  
White  
Shield  
Adapter: None  
RJ45 (Prog)  
Adapter Kit: 110 XCA 204  
01  
D
RJ45 (Bridge)  
DB25M  
Wire  
RJ45  
2
3
6
7
20  
5
4
1
Red  
Black  
Blue  
Green  
Orange  
Yellow  
Brown  
White  
4
3
1
5
2
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2
1
4
3
5
6
7
8
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Figure 9 shows the layout of DB9–RJ45 and DB25–RJ45 Adapter Kits available from  
Schneider Automation. Each kit contains three jumper wires and a pin insertion tool.  
Follow the pinout diagrams in Figure 8 for assembling the adapter for your product.  
Figure 9 DB to RJ45 Adapter Kits  
DB9M (110 XCA 203 01)  
Pin 1  
Pin 1  
Pin 1  
DB9F (110 XCA 203 02)  
DB25M (110 XCA 204 01)  
Pin 1  
Pin 1  
Pin 1  
DB25F (110 XCA 204 02)  
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2.6  
Connecting the Serial Cable (Wiring Terminals)  
Figure 10 shows the connection for serial cables at the Bridge’s wiring terminals.  
Figure 10 Connecting the Serial Cable (Wiring Terminals)  
Signal  
Ground  
RxD CTS RTS TxD  
RS–232  
Terminating  
Resistor  
120 Ω 1/8 W  
R
Signal  
Ground  
Signal  
Ground  
Data+ Data–  
RxD– RxD+ TxD+TxD–  
R
R
R
RS–485  
RS–485 / RS–422  
2–Wire  
4–Wire  
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2.7  
Setting the Serial Port Switch  
Figure 11 shows the front panel switch for setting the Bridge’s serial port interface.  
Before you place the Bridge into service, set the switch for the type of interface used in  
your application:  
H
H
UP: RS–232 interface.  
DOWN: RS–422 or RS–485 interface.  
Figure 11 Setting the Serial Port Switch  
Serial Port Switch  
UP: RS–232  
DOWN: RS–422 or RS–485  
Warning  
COMMUNICATION DISRUPTION HAZARD The serial port switch is a hardware  
function. It is not sensed by the Bridge’s firmware. Changing the switch  
setting while the Bridge is operating can disrupt communication on the  
network. Do not change the switch setting unless you have first verified that it  
will be safe for your application. Failure to observe this precaution can result  
in injury or equipment damage.  
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2.8  
Connecting the Ethernet Cable  
Figure 12 shows the RJ45 port connection for the 10baseT Ethernet cable.  
Figure 12 Connecting the Ethernet Cable  
Ethernet Port (RJ45)  
Warning  
COMMUNICATION DISRUPTION HAZARD Connecting any device to an active  
Ethernet network can disrupt communication on the network. Before you  
connect the Bridge to your network, and before you apply power to the Bridge,  
heed the steps in Chapter 3 for configuring the Bridge in your application.  
Failure to observe this precaution can result in injury or equipment damage.  
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H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
Before You Start  
Connecting by the RS–232 Port  
Connecting by Telnet (IP Address Not Assigned)  
Connecting by Telnet (IP Address Assigned)  
Using the Configuration Menu  
Option 1: Network/IP Settings  
Option 2: Serial and Mode Settings  
Option 3: Modem Control Settings  
Option 4: Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings  
Option 5: Unit_ID to IP Address Mapping Table  
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3.1  
Before You Start  
3.1.1  
Configuration Overview  
Your Bridge must be configured to match your system application. Before you start to  
configure the Bridge, get the Bridge’s Ethernet and serial port parameters from your  
network administrator.  
Here is your check list for obtaining the configuration information:  
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
Ethernet IP address.  
Ethernet Gateway address, if applicable to your Bridge’s network.  
Serial port interface: RS–232, RS–422, RS–485.  
Serial port communication: Baud rate, Data bits, Parity mode, Stop bits.  
Serial port modem controls: RTS/CTS timing values.  
Serial port device: Modbus Master or Modbus Slave.  
Modbus Protocol: RTU or ASCII.  
Modbus Timeout values: Character timeout, Message timeout.  
Modbus Slave only: Address source from Unit_ID header, or Fixed address.  
Modbus Slave only: Allowing broadcasts to serial port: Enable or Disable.  
Modbus Master only: Mapping of Modbus Slave addresses to IP addresses.  
3.1.2  
Safety  
Warning  
COMMUNICATION DISRUPTION HAZARD When you view or change the  
configuration of a running Bridge, you will be restarting it on the network.  
This will disrupt communication with the Bridge. Ensure that this action will  
not cause any undesirable effect on your application. Failure to observe this  
precaution can result in injury or equipment damage.  
Warning  
DUPLICATE ADDRESS HAZARD Having two or more devices with the same IP  
address can cause unpredictable operation of your network. Ensure that you  
will be assigning a unique IP address to the Bridge. Failure to observe this  
precaution can result in injury or equipment damage.  
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3.2  
Connecting by the RS–232 Port  
To configure the Bridge at its local RS–232 port, use a serial terminal emulation  
program and a modem cable. See Figure 7 for a connection example.  
Regardless of any serial parameters currently set into the Bridge for a user application,  
it will always use the following parameters for setup: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, No parity,  
1 Stop bit (9600,8,N,1). Set your emulator to these parameters.  
Figure 13 Example: RS–232 Serial Terminal Emulator Properties  
Force the Bridge into its Configuration mode as follows:  
H
H
Ensure the emulator is connected to the Bridge’s serial port and ready.  
Hold down the ‘X’ key on your emulator keyboard. While holding the key down,  
initialize the Bridge by cycling its power or by pressing its Reset button.  
The Bridge will enter its configuration mode, and you will see this opening screen:  
Schneider Automation, Inc. – Modbus Bridge (174 CEV 300 10)  
Serial Number 101–161 Software Version V01.00 (990402)  
Press Enter to go into Setup Mode, wait to close  
At this screen, press <Enter> to go to the Configuration Menu (see Section 3.5).  
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3.3  
Connecting by Telnet (IP Address Not Assigned)  
If the Bridge does not yet have an IP address stored in its memory, you can establish  
an initial connection using its MAC address. This will allow you to access the Bridge’s  
Configuration Menu, assign an IP address, and make it persistent in the Bridge.  
If you are not sure about whether your Bridge has a stored IP address, you must  
connect at its serial port and access its Configuration Menu. Section 3.2 describes  
how to connect to the serial port.  
Telnet Host Requirement  
In order to use Telnet to set an initial IP address for the Bridge, your Telnet host must  
be on the same Ethernet subnetwork as the Bridge, both physically and in its IP range.  
Otherwise the configuration will not work.  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Get the Bridge’s MAC Address. The Bridge’s MAC address is printed on the label  
on the Bridge’s side panel.  
Example: MAC address: 00 20 4A 01 65 A1.  
Issue an “arp” Command to the Bridge. Open a Console or DOS window. Issue  
an arp command to the Bridge with this syntax:  
Syntax: arp –s <IP_address> <MAC_address>  
Example (UNIX): arp –s 192.168.1.23 00:20:4A:01:65:A1  
Example (DOS):  
arp –s 192.168.1.23 00–20–4A–01–65–A1  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Connect by Telnet to Port 1. Open a Telnet connection to the IP address you  
assigned in Step 2, using port 1. This connection will fail, but the Bridge will change  
its IP address to the one in this Telnet connection. This will allow you to make your  
final connection for configuring the Bridge.  
Connect by Telnet to Port 9999. Open a new a Telnet connection to the IP address  
using port 9999. This connection will succeed. You should now see the Bridge’s  
opening screen:  
Schneider Automation, Inc. – Modbus Bridge (174 CEV 300 10)  
Serial Number 101–161 Software Version V01.00 (990402)  
Press Enter to go into Setup Mode, wait to close  
At this screen, press <Enter> to go to the Configuration Menu (see Section 3.5).  
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3.4  
Connecting by Telnet (IP Address Assigned)  
If the Bridge already has an IP address stored in its memory, and you know that  
address, you can establish a Telnet connection to the Bridge using port 9999.  
If you do not know the IP address currently stored in the Bridge, you can find that  
address by connecting to the Bridge’s serial port and accessing its Configuration  
Menu. Section 3.2 describes how to connect to the serial port.  
If you want to verify the existence of an Ethernet device at a known IP address, you  
can use the PING utility. Refer to your Ethernet documents for a description of PING.  
Telnet Host Requirement  
In order to use Telnet to set an initial IP address for the Bridge, your Telnet host must  
be on the same Ethernet subnetwork as the Bridge, both physically and in its IP range.  
Otherwise the configuration will not work.  
Figure 14 Example: Telnet Connection  
When the connection is established, you should see the Bridge’s opening screen:  
Schneider Automation, Inc. – Modbus Bridge (174 CEV 300 10)  
Serial Number 101–161 Software Version V01.00 (990402)  
Press Enter to go into Setup Mode, wait to close  
At this screen, press <Enter> to go to the Configuration Menu (see Section 3.5).  
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3.5  
Using the Configuration Menu  
When the Bridge enters its configuration mode it displays its opening screen:  
Schneider Automation, Inc. – Modbus Bridge (174 CEV 300 10)  
Serial Number 101–161 Software Version V01.00 (990402)  
Press Enter to go into Setup Mode, wait to close  
At this screen, press <Enter> to see the Configuration Menu.  
3.5.1  
Configuration Menu  
The Configuration Menu shows the Bridge’s current settings. Here is an example:  
Modbus Bridge Firmware Setup, Schneider Automation, Inc.  
1) Network/IP Settings:  
IP Address ................... 192.168.1.23  
Default Gateway .............. 192.168.1.30  
Netmask ...................... 255.255.255.000  
2) Serial & Mode Settings:  
Protocol ..................... Modbus/RTU, Slave(s) attached  
Serial Interface ............. 19200,8,E,1,RS232  
3) Modem Control Settings:  
RTS Output ................... Fixed High/Active  
4) Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings:  
Slave Addr/Unit ID Source .... Modbus/TCP header  
Modbus Serial Broadcasts ..... Disabled  
Character, Message Timeout ... 00050 ms, 05000 ms  
Commands: D)efault settings, S)ave, Q)uit without save  
Select Command or Parameter (1...4) to change: __  
3.5.2  
Modbus Master Device: Additional Menu Items  
If the serial port has already been configured for a Modbus Master device, menu item  
4 will omit references to a Slave device, showing only the following:  
4) Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings:  
Character, Message Timeout ... 00100 ms, 05000 ms  
Menu item 5 will show current mapping between Modbus addresses and IP addresses.  
5) Unit ID –> IP Address Table: (followed by the current mapping table).  
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3.5.3  
Configuration Options: 1 ... 5  
These are your configuration options. Each option is described in detail in the  
following sections of this book:  
H 1) Network/IP Settings: See Section 3.6.  
H 2) Serial & Mode Settings: See Section 3.7.  
H 3) Modem Control Settings: See Section 3.8.  
H 4) Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings: See Section 3.9.  
H 5) Unit ID –> IP Address Table: See Section 3.10.  
3.5.4  
Viewing and Changing Configuration Parameters  
When you view the Bridge’s configuration parameters, you can retain their current  
values or change them.  
Retaining the Current Value  
In all cases, if you press <Enter> when the current value is displayed, you will retain  
the current value. For example, if the Bridge’s current values are as shown below,  
pressing <Enter> at each field will retain that current value:  
IP Address : (192) .(168) .(001) .(023)  
Changing a Value  
To change a value, type the new value into the field at the point shown on your screen.  
For example, to change the Bridge’s IP address to: 192.168.1.24:  
IP Address : (192) .(168) .(001) .(023) 24  
In this example, you would type the 24 immediately following the (023). Then press  
<Enter> for the Bridge to accept your entry.  
3.5.5  
Commands: Default settings, Save, Quit without save  
These are your commands:  
H E D)efault settings: Restores the Bridge’s factory–installed default  
settings for all parameters except the Ethernet IP settings.  
H S S)ave: Stores the current settings into the Bridge’s memory, and exits the  
configuration. The Bridge will restart immediately using the current settings.  
H Q Q)uit without save: Exits the configuration. The Bridge will restart  
immediately using the settings it had prior to the last Save.  
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3.6  
Option 1: Network/IP Settings  
When you select option 1 on the Configuration Menu, the Bridge displays its current  
Ethernet settings. Here is an example:  
IP Address : (192) .(168) .(001) .(023)  
Set Gateway IP Address (Y):  
Gateway IP Address : (192) .(168) .(001) .(030)  
Set Netmask (N for default) (Y): (255) .(255) .(255) .(000)  
IP Address  
The four entry fields for the IP address are shown as parenthesis ( ).  
To retain the Bridge’s current IP address, just press <Enter> at each field. To assign  
a new IP address, enter it into each field.  
IP 0.0.0.0: Note that setting the IP address to all zero (0.0.0.0) causes the Bridge to  
be in an “Address Not Assigned” status. It reports its address as: 0.0.0.0/DHCP.  
Disregard the reference to DHCP.  
Set Gateway IP Address  
The Gateway IP Address is used only if your Ethernet network is larger than one  
continuous network (it contains subnetworks).  
Each node within the subnetwork can directly reach all the other nodes within the  
same subnetwork. If the Bridge’s subnetwork has a gateway to another subnetwork,  
the Gateway IP Address parameter identifies the gateway’s address.  
Set Netmask  
If the Bridge’s subnetwork has a gateway node, the Bridge needs to know how to  
recognize which IP addresses it can communicate with directly on its own subnetwork  
and which addresses it must refer to the gateway node.  
The Netmask (subnetwork mask) specifies which portion of the an IP address defines  
devices on the local subnetwork, and which portion defines the entire subnetwork the  
devices are on. By comparing IP addresses with the subnetwork mask, the Bridge can  
determine which addresses are on its subnetwork and which are not.  
Users can define different subnetwork masks to support their requirements. For  
example, common “Class C” IP addresses assume a default subnetwork mask of  
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0xFFFFFF00 or 255.255.255.0, using the lower 8 bits for the host part of the IP  
address. This allows up to 255 devices on the local subnetwork.  
This default mask is the example shown in the menu above.  
If the user desires to have multiple subnetworks with up to 32 devices on each the  
subnetwork mask could define 5 “host” bits or 255.255.255.224. With this setting, the  
decimal value 224 configures the lower 8 bits of the address, with the upper 3 of these  
bits addressing up to 8 subnetworks, and the lowest 5 bits forming the part of the  
address for the 32 local devices.  
If you wish to specify a subnetwork mask, enter Y at the menu prompt and then enter  
your values for the mask.  
Enter N to use the default subnetwork mask of 255.255.255.0.  
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3.7  
Option 2: Serial and Mode Settings  
When you select option 2 on the Configuration Menu, the Bridge displays its current  
serial port settings. Here is an example:  
Attached Device (1=Slave, 2=Master) (001):  
Serial Protocol (1=Modbus/RTU, 2=Modbus/ASCII) (001):  
Interface Type (1=RS232, 2=RS422, 3=RS485) (001):  
Enter Serial Parameters (9600,8,E,1):  
Attached Device  
Identify the type of Modbus device (Slave or Master) attached to the Bridge’s serial  
port. The default is Slave.  
Serial Protocol  
Identify the type of Modbus protocol (RTU or ASCII) to be used at the serial port.  
The default is RTU.  
Interface Type  
Identify the type of communication interface (RS232, RS422 or RS485) used at the  
serial port. The default is RS232.  
Enter Serial Parameters  
Enter the serial communication parameters used at the port, delimited by commas:  
<baudrate>,<databits>,<parity>,<stopbits>  
The defaults are: 9600,8,E,1.  
The allowed values are:  
H
H
H
H
Baud rate: 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400  
Data bits: 7, 8  
Parity: E, O, N  
Stop bits: 1, 2.  
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3.8  
Option 3: Modem Control Settings  
When you select option 3 on the Configuration Menu, the Bridge displays:  
RTS/CTS Mode (1=Fixed, 2=Variable) (001):  
RTS/CTS Mode  
RTS (Request to Send) and CTS (Clear to Send) are serial port signals that coordinate  
the starting and stopping of data requests between the Bridge and its port device. You  
can customize the RTS/CTS mode.  
The options are: Fixed or Variable. The default is Fixed. This causes the Bridge to  
apply RTS/CTS with no time delays.  
if you enter 2 to select the Variable option, you can specify timing values to allow a  
slower device to respond in the RTS/CTS dialog. When you choose this option the  
Bridge displays:  
Delay after output RTS (0–1275 msec, 5 ms resolution) (00000):  
Wait for CTS to go active (N):  
Delay after CTS going active (0–1275 msec, 5 ms res) (00000):  
Delay dropping RTS after TX (0–1275 msec, 5 ms res) (00000):  
Example  
If you select the RTS/CTS Variable mode and enter the following values:  
RTS/CTS Mode (1=Fixed, 2=Variable) (001): 2  
Delay after output RTS (0–1275 msec, 5 ms resolution) (00000): 200  
Wait for CTS to go active (N): Y  
Delay after CTS going active (0–1275 msec, 5 ms res) (00000): 250  
Delay dropping RTS after TX (0–1275 msec, 5 ms res) (00000): 300  
... you are specifying that after the Bridge asserts RTS it should wait up to 200 ms for  
the serial port device to respond with CTS. It will then wait 250 ms before sending  
data to the device. It will wait 300 ms before dropping RTS at the end of transmission.  
Your new values will be now be shown in the Bridge’s Configuration Menu:  
3) Modem Control Settings:  
RTS Output ................... Variable, Delay 0200 ms, Hold 0250 ms  
CTS Input to TX Delay ........ 0300 ms  
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3.9  
Option 4: Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings  
When you select option 4 on the Configuration Menu, the Bridge displays parameters  
for the type of Modbus device (Slave or Master) at its serial port.  
Slave Device: Slave device parameters are:  
Slave Address (0 for auto, or 1...255 fixed) (000):  
Allow Modbus Broadcasts (1–Yes, 2=No) (002):  
Character Timeout (10–1275 msec, 5 ms res) (00050):  
Message Timeout (500–60000 msec, 250 ms res) (05000):  
Master Device: Master device parameters are:  
Character Timeout (10–1275 msec, 5 ms res) (00050):  
Message Timeout (500–60000 msec, 250 ms res) (05000):  
Slave Address  
The Bridge’s Slave Address parameter specifies how the Bridge will direct messages  
received from Ethernet to a Slave device at the serial port.  
Each message originated from a Modbus Master contains a Unit_ID field that  
addresses a Modbus Slave destination device. The Bridge can be configured to use  
that Unit_ID address as received, or to substitute a fixed address instead.  
Setting the Slave Address parameter to 0 (zero) configures the Bridge to use the  
Unit_ID field as received in the message. It will pass the message out its Modbus port  
to the Slave device addressed in the Unit_ID field.  
Setting the Slave Address parameter to any non–zero value causes the Bridge to  
always use that fixed value as the Slave address for all messages sent out its Modbus  
port, regardless of the Unit_ID contained in the message. This routes all messages to  
a single device.  
The allowable non–zero range for entering this value is 1 ... 255 decimal. Note that  
Modbus Slave addresses are valid in the range 1 ... 247 only.  
The default is 0 (zero), specifying the Bridge to use the received Unit_ID field.  
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Allow Modbus Broadcasts  
This parameter specifies whether the Bridge may allow a Modbus Broadcast message  
to be sent to Slave devices at its serial port, or not allow those messages. Broadcast  
messages are those received by the Bridge containing a Unit_ID of 0 (zero).  
If Modbus Broadcasts are allowed, broadcast messages are passed to the serial port  
as received with the Unit_ID contents of 0 (zero).  
If Modbus Broadcasts are not allowed, the Unit_ID in the message is disregarded and  
the message is sent to Slave address 1 at the serial port.  
The default is to not allow Broadcast messages to the serial port.  
Character Timeout  
This parameter sets the timeout value between successive characters in messages.  
If this timeout is exceeded, the Bridge returns an error response to the originating  
Master. Typically RTU protocol already contains a 3.5 character timeout, but some  
serial devices might have internal interrupts or other delays which can cause pauses of  
5 to 10 characters during transmission. This parameter can be set to accommodate  
those devices.  
The allowable range is 10 ... 1275 msec in 5 msec increments.  
The default is 50 msec.  
Message Timeout  
This parameter sets the timeout value for the expected response from a Slave device.  
If a response is not received within this time, the Bridge continues with other tasks if  
any are pending from other Master devices. The Master application must provide its  
own method of handling the message timeout.  
The allowable range is 500 ... 60000 msec (0.5 ... 60 sec) in 250 msec increments.  
The default is 5000 msec (5 sec).  
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3.10  
Option 5: Unit ID to IP Address Mapping Table  
If you have specified the Bridge’s serial port Attached Device parameter as a Modbus  
Master (see Section 3.7), you will need to map the Slave addresses received in  
messages from that Master to their intended IP address destinations. The Bridge  
maps the one–byte Modbus Slave address to an IP address for delivery on Ethernet.  
3.10.1  
How the Address Mapping Works  
The Bridge contains an address mapping table with eight entries. Each entry maps a  
Modbus Slave address (range 1 ... 247 decimal) to a standard IP address  
(XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX).  
When the Bridge receives a message from the Master at its serial port, the Bridge  
searches the table for a match between the message’s Slave address and a Slave  
address entry in the mapping table. If a match is found, the Bridge forwards the  
message to the IP address specified in that location in the table. If a match is not  
found, a message timeout will occur. If a match is found, but there is not an active  
TCP connection at the IP address, a message timeout will occur. The Master  
application must provide its own method of handling the message timeout.  
The Bridge begins its search at table location 1, and continues in the sequence  
1, 2 ... 8. It stops at the first location which matches the Slave address, and sends the  
message to the corresponding IP address. Thus any duplicate entry, if one exists in  
the table, will be ignored.  
If you have configured the serial port for a Modbus Master, you must use the mapping  
table to associate the ranges of Slave addresses in your Master application to the IP  
destination addresses for those Slaves.  
3.10.2  
Example: Address Mapping  
If you have configured the serial port for a Modbus Master, and have entered your  
mapping, it will appear on the Bridge’s initial Configuration Menu. Here is an example.  
5) Unit ID –> IP Address Table:  
001–001: 192.168.001.020  
003–003: 192.168.001.022  
011–247: 192.168.001.025  
002–002: 192.168.001.021  
010–010: 192.168.001.024  
In this example, the Bridge maps Modbus Slave address 1 to IP address 192.168.1.20.  
It maps Slave addresses 2, 3, 10 as shown in the table. It maps any Slave address in  
the range 11 ... 247 to IP address 192.168.1.25.  
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3.10.3  
Entering New Address Mapping  
When you select option 5 on the Configuration Menu, the Bridge displays it current  
mapping. Then it prompts:  
A)dd, D)elete, E)xit –– select function:  
Adding a New Map Entry  
Press A to add a new entry into the mapping table. The Bridge will prompt you to  
enter the new mapping values. The values will go into the first available (empty) table  
location. Here is an example:  
Modbus addr from (000): 1  
Modbus addr to (000): 1  
Slave IP address (192) .(168) . (001) .(020)  
Deleting a Map Entry  
Press D to delete an entry from the mapping table. The Bridge will prompt you to  
enter the number of the table location you want to delete. Here is an example:  
Delete entry number: 1  
Changing an Existing Map Entry  
If you want to change an existing entry in the mapping table, you must first delete that  
entry and then add your changes as a new entry.  
H
H
Press D to delete the current entry from the table.  
Press A to add a new entry into the table, supplying the values for the new  
entry.  
3.10.4  
Exiting the Mapping Menu  
Press E to exit the Mapping Table menu and return to the initial Configuration Menu.  
The Configuration Menu will display the new mapping (see Section 3.10.2).  
Note that when you return to the Configuration Menu, you must select Save on that  
menu to save the address mapping in the Bridge’s memory. Selecting Save will also  
restart the Bridge. See Section 3.5 for a description of your Configuration Menu.  
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H
H
Using Concept or Modsoft  
Using Other Software  
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4.1  
Using Concept or Modsoft  
4.1.1  
Software Versions  
To support Modbus/TCP to the Bridge, you need Concept version 2.1 or later, or  
Modsoft version 2.6 or later. Set the communications parameters as follows:  
H
H
H
Protocol: TCP/IP  
Dest_Port: 502  
Dest_Index: Modbus Slave address  
Note that the Bridge contains an internal Slave Address configuration option  
which might affect the delivery of messages to a Slave device at its serial port.  
With this option, the Bridge may be configured internally to use the Dest_Index  
address exactly as received in the message, or it may be configured to steer all  
messages to a fixed Slave address, ignoring the Dest_Index address.  
H
TCP/IP Address: as required.  
4.1.2  
Modbus Slave Address  
This is an additional explanation of how the Bridge uses the Modbus Slave address.  
In a Modbus TCP message sent to the Bridge, the Slave address (defined in panel  
software as the Dest_Index address) is stored in the Unit_ID field of the message.  
This field is used to address a unique Slave device on a Modbus network which may  
contain multiple Slave devices.  
The Bridge’s internal configuration contains a Slave Address parameter which can be  
set to override the Unit_ID address received in the message. Section 3.9 of this book  
describes how to set up the Slave Address parameter.  
If the parameter is set to 0 (zero), the message will be delivered to the Slave device  
whose address is defined in the Unit_ID field. If the parameter is set to a non–zero  
value (range 1 ... 255), the message will be delivered to the Slave device at that  
numerical address, regardless of the contents of the Unit_ID field.  
For example: If you are accessing the device at Modbus Slave address 34, you must:  
H
H
Set the Dest_Index field to 34, and  
Ensure the Bridge’s internal Slave Address parameter is configured to 0 (zero).  
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4.2  
Using Other Software  
4.2.1  
Intellution FIX MMI  
The Bridge allows Windows workstations with Intellution FIX software to access  
Modbus devices by TCP/IP over Ethernet.  
The current version of this software does not support the Modbus/TCP Unit_ID field.  
Therefore if you have configured the Bridge for a Slave device at its serial port, you  
must configure the Bridge’s internal Slave Address parameter for that device. This  
restricts the Bridge to a single Slave device at its port.  
Refer to your software product’s documentation for further information.  
4.2.2  
WinTech Modscan  
WinTech supplies ModScan32 software, which can select and poll coils and registers  
from various Modbus RTU/ASCII and Modbus TCP devices.  
This software supports the Modbus/TCP Unit_ID field, so RS–485 multiple–drop  
configurations are supported through the Bridge.  
Refer to your software product’s documentation for further information.  
4.2.3  
Worderware MMI  
The Bridge allows Windows workstations with Wonderware software to access  
Modbus devices by TCP/IP over Ethernet. You will need the Wonderware Modicon  
Ethernet I/O Server software, at version 7.0.0.15 or higher.  
The current version of this software does not support the Modbus/TCP Unit_ID field.  
Therefore if you have configured the Bridge for a Slave device at its serial port, you  
must configure the Bridge’s internal Slave Address parameter for that device. This  
restricts the Bridge to a single Slave device at its port.  
Refer to your software product’s documentation for further information.  
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Glossary  
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address  
On a network, the identification of a station. In a frame, a grouping of bits that identifies  
the frame’s source or destination.  
API  
Application Program Interface. The specification of functions and data used by one  
program module to access another; the programming interface that corresponds to the  
boundary between protocol layers.  
ARP  
Address Resolution Protocol. A network layer protocol used to determine the physical  
address which corresponds to the IP address for a host on the network. ARP is a  
sub–protocol which operates under TCP/IP.  
BOOTP  
Bootstrap Protocol. A TCP/IP–based protocol that allows a host to configure itself  
dynamically. Provides a means to assign a host its IP address, typically without user  
intervention.  
bps  
Bits per second.  
bridge  
A device that connects two or more physical networks which use the same protocol.  
Bridges read frames and decide whether to transmit or block them based on their  
destination address.  
client  
A computer process requesting service from other computer processes.  
dest_idx  
The destination field in a Modbus message. Corresponds to the Modbus device  
addressed in the message.  
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default gateway  
The IP address of the network or host to which all packets addressed to an unknown  
network or host are sent. The default gateway is typically a router or other device.  
DHCP  
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A network protocol used to configure IP  
addresses dynamically. DHCP is an extension of BOOTP.  
DNS  
Domain Name System. A protocol within TCP/IP used to find IP addresses based on  
host names.  
field  
A logical grouping of contiguous bits that convey one kind of information, such as the  
start or end of a message, an address, data or an error check.  
frame  
A group of bits which form a discrete block of information. Frames contain network  
control information or data. The size and composition of a frame is determined by the  
network technology being used.  
framing types  
Two common framing types are Ethernet II and IEEE 802.3.  
FTP  
File Transfer Protocol. A networking protocol used to exchange files between stations  
on a network or over the Internet.  
gateway  
A device which connects networks with dissimilar network architectures and which  
operates at the Application Layer. This term may refer to a router.  
host  
A node on a network.  
hostname  
A domain name given to a specific computer on a network and used to address that  
computer.  
HTTP  
HyperText Transport Protocol. A protocol used to deliver hypertext documents.  
hub  
A device which connects a series of flexible and centralized modules to create a  
network.  
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ICMP  
Internet Control Message Protocol. A protocol within TCP/IP used to report errors in  
datagram transmission.  
Internet  
The global interconnection of TCP/IP based computer communication networks.  
IP  
Internet Protocol. A common network layer protocol. IP is most often used with TCP.  
IP Address  
Internet Protocol Address. A 32–bit address assigned to hosts using TCP/IP.  
layer  
In the OSI model, a portion of the structure of a device which provides defined services  
for the transfer of information.  
MAC Address  
Media Access Control address. The hardware address of a device. A MAC address is  
assigned to an Ethernet TCP/IP module in the factory.  
network  
Interconnected devices sharing a common data path and protocol for communication.  
node  
An addressable device on a communications network.  
OSI model  
Open System Interconnection model. A reference standard describing the required  
performance of devices for data communication. Produced by the International  
Standards Organization.  
packet  
The unit of data sent across a network.  
PING  
Packet Internet Groper. A program used to test whether a destination on a network can  
be reached.  
port  
An access point for data entry or exit within a host using TCP services.  
protocol  
Describes message formats and a set of rules used by two or more devices to  
communicate using those formats.  
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repeater  
A device that connects two sections of a network and conveys signals between them  
without making routing decisions or filtering packets.  
router  
A device that connects two or more sections of a network and allows information to  
flow between them. A router examines every packet it receives and decides whether to  
block the packet from the rest of the network or transmit it. The router will attempt to  
send the packet through the network by the most efficient path.  
server  
Provides services to clients. This term may also refer to the computer on which the  
service is based.  
socket  
The association of a port with an IP address, serving as an identification of sender or  
recipient.  
stack  
The software code which implements the protocol being used. In the case of the NOE  
modules it is TCP/IP.  
STP  
Shielded Twisted Pair. A type of cabling consisting of several strands of wire  
surrounded by foil shielding, twisted together.  
subnet  
A physical or logical network within an IP network, which shares a network address  
with other portions of the network.  
subnet mask  
Used to indicate which bits in an IP address identify a subnet.  
switch  
A network device which connects two or more separate network segments and allows  
traffic to be passed between them. A switch determines whether a frame should be  
blocked or transmitted based on its destination address.  
TCP  
Transmission Control Protocol.  
TCP/IP  
A protocol suite consisting of the Transmission Control Protocol and the Internet  
Protocol; the suite of communications protocols on which the Internet is based.  
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UDP  
User Datagram Protocol. A protocol which transmits data over IP.  
URL  
Uniform Resource Locator. The network address of a file.  
UTP  
Unshielded Twisted Pair. A type of cabling consisting of insulated cable strands which  
are twisted together in pairs.  
Winsock  
The Microsoft implementation of the Windows Sockets networking API based on the  
Berkeley UNIX Sockets interface for supporting TCP/IP.  
WWW  
World Wide Web. A hypertext–based, distributed information system in which clients  
and servers are freely available.  
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