Communication Ports - Siemens HydroRanger 200 HMI Operating Instructions Manual

Communication ports

The HydroRanger 200 HMI comes with two communications ports on the base unit.
Port Connection
1 RJ-11 connector
2 Terminal block
RS-232
The RS-232 port is not intended for connection to a network (bus). Use it
Note:
only for direct connection to a laptop, PC, or modem.
The RJ-11 jack connects to a laptop computer for the following:
• Initial setup
• Configuration
• Troubleshooting
• Periodic maintenance
• Firmware updates
RS-485
The RS-485 port on the terminal blocks connects into industrial communications wiring
and has the following advantages:
• Runs communications cable farther
• Allows multiple slave units on the network, addressed by parameter
Address
.
Modbus
The Modbus protocol is supported in the base unit and can be configured using the
Communication
parameters on page 195.
To set up communications with a Modbus RTU master device on Port 2 using RS-485, set
the following parameters:
Parameter
4.4. Protocol
4.2. Device Address
4.5. Serial Baud Rate
4.6. Parity
4.7. Data Bits
4.8. Stop Bits
4.9. Modem Available
4. 1 1. Parameter Index Location
SmartLinx®
Other protocols are available through optional SmartLinx®communications modules.
Details on how to install and program these modules are contained in the SmartLinx®
documentation.
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Location
Inside enclosure on main board.
Terminal block
Index
2 *Modbus RTU slave serial
2 1
2 9.6 kbaud
2 No Parity
2 8 data bits
2 1 stop bit
2 No modem connected
2 Global
Interface
RS-232
RS-485
4.2. Device
Value/Mode
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4.