Appendix C: Communications - Siemens HydroRanger 200 HMI Operating Instructions Manual

Appendix C: Communications

HydroRanger 200 HMI communication systems
The HydroRanger 200 HMI is an integrated level controller capable of communicating
process information to a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, via a
serial device such as a radio modem, leased line, or dial-up modem.
Connection via radio modem, dial-up modem, or leased line modem
Modbus
The HydroRanger 200 HMI supports the Modbus protocol, an industry standard used by
SCADA and HMI systems. HydroRanger 200 HMI uses Modbus to communicate via the
RS-485 port.
Optional SmartLinx®Cards
The standard HydroRanger 200 HMI unit may also be enhanced with Siemens
SmartLinx®communication modules that provide an interface to popular industrial
communication systems.
This manual only describes the built-in communications. Please consult the appropriate
SmartLinx®manual for other information.
Communication systems
The HydroRanger 200 HMI is capable of communicating with most SCADA systems, PLCs,
and PCs. The supported protocols are:
• Modbus RTU/ASCII – built-in, supported on both RS-232 and RS-485 ports.
• PROFIBUS DPV0 – optional SmartLinx®module.
• PROFIBUS DPV1 – optional SmartLinx®module.
• DeviceNet®
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– optional SmartLinx®module.
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