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  • Page 1 460EAV Gateway User Guide...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    The software (a) was developed at private expense, is existing computer software, and was not developed with government funds; (b) is a trade secret of Real Time Automation, Inc. for all purposes of the Freedom of Information Act; (c) is “restricted computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with subparagraphs (a) through (d) of the Commercial “Computer Soft-...
  • Page 3 460EAV Overview The 460EAV Gateway device seamlessly connects up to ten Altivar Drives to an EtherNet/IP client such as a ControlLogix® PLC. By following this guide, you will be able to configure the 460EAV Gateway for basic operation. You will set the device’s network settings and parameters to the proper configuration for initial operation and physically place the device in the network.

  • Page 4: Required Tools And Data

    The 460EAV Gateway  ♦ The provided CD‐ROM  ♦ A Working PC (Windows based)  ♦ The Supplied Ethernet Crossover Cable   ♦ A 7‐30 VDC power source (T‐strip)  You will also need to verify the following Modbus RTU Slave Settings: ♦ Connector Type  ♦ Mode (RS485 or RS422)  ♦ Baud Rate  ♦ Parity  ♦ Data Bits  ♦ Stop Bits  ♦ Stop Bits  Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...

  • Page 5: Port Connections

    460EAV Port Connections The factory default port settings on the 460EAV gateway are for Port 0 (T-strip) to be set to RS485 and Power while Port 1 (DB-9) is set to RS232 by default. If these default port settings are incompatible with your equipment they can be configured differently. For assistance changing port configurations contact our customer support department.

  • Page 6: Accessing The Main Page

    Explorer compatible. The use of subnet. (Ex: If your workstation IP address is FireFox is not supported. 192.168.0.1 an acceptable IP Address for the gateway would be 192.168.0.100.) Default IP address is 192.168.0.100 6) Click Set. Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...

  • Page 7: Error: Main Page Does Not Launch

    The (###.###.#.###) is a placeholder for the IP Address you used in step 5 of network configuration which was192.168.0.100. If the device is connected to the network the ping will show a response. If you get no response check the crossover cable and any other network devices. Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...
  • Page 8 2) Type the desired description into the text box. 3) Click Save. 4) In the Selected Communication Modules row, click Edit. 5) In the Modbus RTU Master row, click Edit. 6) Verify that the Enabled box is checked. Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...
  • Page 9 10) Click Return to Main Page. If your data is not flowing correctly after installing the device on the network, check that the settings selected match the settings of your Modbus Slave device. Incorrect settings will skew operation. Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...
  • Page 10 460 Gateway Device Line 460EAV Modbus TCP Server and Ethernet/IP Server Settings The Modbus TCP Server and Ethernet/IP Server have no configurable settings. Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...

  • Page 11: Application Parameters

    460 Gateway Device Line 460EAV Application Parameters 1) On the Main Page in the RTA 460EAV Application Parameters row select Edit. 2) Altivar Pass-through is enabled by default. 3) Select the method you will be using with the Altivar Pass-through.
  • Page 12 To do so click on the Edit button on the far left. 4) Enter a unique name for the device in the Device Label field to help distinguish it on the network. (Continued on page 11) Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...
  • Page 13 With the value 302.25 mapped as a floating value. When Swap Words is enabled: When Swap Words is not enabled: 1st reg. = 0x2000 1st reg. = 0x4397 2nd reg. = 0x4397 2nd reg. = 0x2000 (Continued on page 12) Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...
  • Page 14 11) When all required parameters are entered click Save. To delete the entire slave device click Clear. To return to the Main page and abandon all changes click Cancel. 12) You will need to Reboot and Refresh the unit after each modification.   Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Plc

    460EAV Setting up the PLC Before the 460EAV Gateway can communicate with a Programmable Logix Controller (PLC) you must configure the PLC settings to expect to read and/or write data from the gateway. Use the following information to configure the PLC.
  • Page 16 460 Gateway Device Line 460EAV For more specific information on configuring the PLC, contact Real Time Automation, Inc. at (800) 249-1612 or (262) 439-4999. Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...
  • Page 17 1) On the Main Page click on the Status and Summary button located on the left hand side of the screen. 2) The 460EAV Device Summary and Status page will be shown. 3) The device drop down menu allows you to switch between the different devices and to display statuses.
  • Page 18 If your Modbus Master settings do not match the slave settings the TimeoutMsgCount value will increase each time the status page is refreshed. If there are errors they will be displayed in the ErrorMSGCount field. Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...
  • Page 19 1 then the status of that device is fine. If the device’s bit is 0 either an error or a timeout has occurred, or the unit is not configured correctly. Device 1 Status=Bit 0 in Register 199 … Device 32 Status=Bit 15 in Register 198 Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...
  • Page 20 Modbus command from an EtherNet/IP scanner to an Altivar. Any message sent from the Altivar network is routed to the EtherNet/IP scanner in the output buffer. The 460EAV performs no validation or inspection on the pass-through message or the response message. (See Example Pg. 21) Bytes 396 through 399 of the input buffer provide status data for each Altivar device.
  • Page 21 Additional User Defined Altivar 8 I/O 228..255 114..127 Predefined Altivar 9 I/O 256..259 128..129 Altivar Additional User Defined Altivar 9 I/O 260..287 130..143 Predefined Altivar 10 I/O 288..291 144..145 Altivar Additional User Defined Altivar 10 I/O 292..319 146..159 Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...
  • Page 22 Device Data Buffer Example This figure shows the data read from Altivar drives 1 and 2. The data bytes are routed through the 460EAV and sent to the Ethernet IP Scanner. Bytes 4 through 31 are reserved for additional user defined scan lines.
  • Page 23 328 - 329 Message Pass-through Request Byte Word Response Length 320 - 321 Sequence 322 - 323 (High Byte) (Low Byte) 163 (High Byte) Modbus 163 (Low Byte) 327 - 328 164 (High Byte) Message Pass-through Response Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...
  • Page 24 Altivar devices 4 and 7 may be mapped but are shown as not connected. EtherNet/IP Input Buffers Byte Words (Input Assembly 100) 0000111011011110 0000000000000000 Modbus E/IP Altivar Status Bits Status Status 0000 1110110111 E/IP Status Example Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...

  • Page 25: Configuring Multiple Devices

    8) Once you launch the webpage, click the Utilities button. 9) Click Browse… and browse to the file you previously saved. 10) Click Open. 11) Click Restore from File. 12) The unit will reboot automatically and load with the new configuration. Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...

  • Page 26: Completing The Installation

    460EAV Completing the Installation Now that the 460EAV gateway is configured properly you must place the device in the network. The following instructions will tell you how to take the device from the configuration area to the shop floor or other operating environment.

  • Page 27: Appendix A: Jumper Configurations

    For example, a unit cannot have two ports set for RS232 or two ports set for CAN. NC= No connection NC= No connection Port 0 (T-Strip) RS485 & PWR 1 Pin Setting Port 1 (DB-9) RS232 Pin Setting Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...
  • Page 28 Port 0 (T-Strip) CAN Pin Setting CANL SHIELD CANH PWR Port 1 (DB-9) RS485 Pin Setting NC= No connection Port 0 (T-Strip) CAN Pin Setting CANL SHIELD CANH PWR Port 1 (DB-9) RS232 Pin Setting Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...
  • Page 29 Real Time Automation, Inc. 150 South Sunny Slope Road Suite 130 Brookfield, WI 53005 Local (262) 439-4999 Toll free 1-800-249-1612 www.rtaautomation.com support@rtaautomation.com...

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