Summary of Contents for RTA BFR3000
- Page 1 BFR3000 – Modbus Router Product User Guide Software Build Date: December 17 2015 Version 3 Platform: N34 Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...
- Page 2 Trademarks All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their holders. Limited Warranty Real Time Automation, Inc. warrants that this product is free from defects and functions properly. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH ABOVE, REAL TIME AUTOMATION, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, BOTH EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR APPLICATION.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Overview ............................... 4 Getting Started .............................. 5 Powering The Gateway ..........................6 Accessing the Main Page..........................7 Error: Main Page Does Not Launch ......................8 Operation Mode Selection ..........................9 Committing Changes to the Settings ......................10 Network and Hardware Configuration ....................... 11 Network Configuration ........................... -
Page 4: Overview
Overview The BFR3000 Modbus router can move messages between Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII networks and Modbus TCP/IP networks. To configure the router you will set the router’s network settings, configure device specific parameters for initial operation, and integrate the device into your application. -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started You will need the following: The BFR3000 router The provided CD-ROM o IPSetup.exe can also be downloaded: http://www.rtaautomation.com/product/460-gateway-support/ A PC with an internet browser o Firefox / Internet Explorer / Google Chrome compatible The supplied Ethernet crossover cable A 8-28 VDC power source Real Time Automation, Inc. -
Page 6: Powering The Gateway
Powering The Router The following steps will allow you to properly and safely power the router. Warning improper wiring will cause unit failure Use the Barrel Connector the Screw Terminals power connection, both 1. Connect a 24VDC power source to the router. a. -
Page 7: Accessing The Main Page
Accessing the Main Page The following steps will help you access the browser based configuration of the router. By default, DHCP is enabled. If the router fails to obtain an IP address over DHCP it will Auto IP with 169.254.X.Y. 1) Insert the provided CD-ROM into a computer also on the network. -
Page 8: Error: Main Page Does Not Launch
Error: Main Page Does Not Launch If the Main Page does not launch, please verify the following: 1. Check that the PC is set for a valid IP Address a. Open a MS-DOS Command Prompt b. Type “ipconfig” and press enter c. -
Page 9: Operation Mode Selection
Operation Mode Selection Upon startup, you will be directed to the Operation Mode Selection page. There are 3 modes of operation to select from: • Modbus TCP/IP Client to Modbus RTU/ASCII Slave(s) – Use this mode to connect up to 5 Modbus TCP/IP Client devices with up to 255 Modbus RTU/ASCII Slaves. -
Page 10: Committing Changes To The Settings
Committing Changes to the Settings Changes made to the settings of the router will not take effect until the router is ♦ restarted. Changes will not be stored if the router’s power is removed prior to rebooting. ♦ The router detects changes and will prompt you with a red notice box to reboot the ♦... -
Page 11: Network And Hardware Configuration
Network and Hardware Configuration The Network and Hardware Configuration area is where you assign a description, change the IP Settings and serial port settings. Network Configuration 1) From the navigation menu, select Network and Hardware under Configuration. 2) Enter a User Description to help identify the router. 3) Enter IP Address, Subnet, Default Gateway, and DNS information. -
Page 12: Hardware Configuration
Hardware Configuration The Hardware Configuration page is where you set port specific parameters. These settings must match the settings of the device(s) that you are connecting to. When you have completed your port configuration, click the Save Parameters button. The default jumper configurations are set up for the following serial modes: Port 0 - RS485 Port 1 –... -
Page 13: Modbus Tcp/Ip Client To/From Modbus Rtu/Ascii Slave(S)
Modbus TCP/IP Modbus RTU Client Slave(s) Operation Mode: Modbus TCP/IP Client to/from Modbus RTU/ASCII Slave(s) Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612... - Page 14 Modbus TCP/IP Client to/from Modbus RTU/ASCII Slave(s) In this mode of operation up to 5 Modbus TCP/IP Clients may send/receive messages from up to 255 Modbus RTU Slave device(s). The Modbus TCP/IP Client requests are transparently passed to Modbus RTU slaves. The Unit ID field on Modbus TCP/IP is used as the Modbus RTU Slave ID field when transmitted on the serial network.
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Page 15: Modbus Configuration
Modbus Configuration 1) From the navigation menu, select Modbus under Configuration. RTU Master 2) Response Timeout: Enter the amount of time the router will wait for the response from the Modbus RTU/ASCII Slave(s) before declaring a message has timed out. TCP/IP Server 3) TCP/IP Port: Enter the port that the TCP/IP Server will have so that the TCP/IP Client can communicate. -
Page 16: Diagnostics
Diagnostics From the navigation menu, select Diagnostics under Diagnostics. Pressing the Clear button will clear out the all counts. This table is organized the following way: Device Name – Modbus RTU/ASCII Slave ID that the router is communicating with. Current State – Displays the current state of each row. There are 3 states: o OK: Requests being sent out are getting valid responses. -
Page 17: Led Behavior
LED Behavior LED 1 : Modbus TCP/IP Blink No current TCP Connections Green a) Have never had any TCP Connections b) Had TCP Connections but all of them have timed out and are now closed Solid At least 1 TCP Connection is made and is communicating to the router Green Ethernet cable is unplugged LED 2 : Modbus RTU/ASCII... -
Page 18: Modbus Tcp/Ip Servers To/From Modbus Rtu/Ascii Master
Modbus RTU Modbus TCP/IP Master Server Operation Mode: Modbus TCP/IP Servers to/from Modbus RTU/ASCII Master Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612... - Page 19 Modbus TCP/IP Server(s) to/from RTU/ASCII Master In this mode of operation a Modbus RTU/ASCII Master can connect up to 255 Modbus TCP/IP Server devices. The Modbus RTU message sent to a Slave ID is converted to a Modbus TCP/IP message and mapped to a corresponding Modbus TCP/IP address, Port and Unit ID. •...
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Page 20: Modbus Configuration
Modbus Configuration 1) From the navigation menu, select Modbus under Configuration. TCP/IP Client 2) Response Timeout: Enter the amount of time the router will wait for the response from the Modbus TCP/IP Server(s) before calling the message a timeout and closing the connection. -
Page 21: Diagnostics
Diagnostics From the navigation menu, select Diagnostics under Diagnostics. This page will automatically refresh every second with the latest values. Pressing the Clear button will clear out the entire table and any total counts. This table is organized the following way: Device Name –... -
Page 22: Led Behavior
LED Behavior LED 1 : Modbus TCP/IP Blink No current TCP Connections Green Solid At least 1 TCP Connection is made and is communicating to the router Green Blink Attempted to open a TCP Connection but failed Ethernet cable is unplugged LED 2 : Modbus RTU/ASCII Blink No RTU/ASCII Connection has ever been made... -
Page 23: Modbus Tcp/Ip Client To/From Modbus Rtu/Ascii Master
Modbus RTU Modbus TCP/IP Master Client Operation Mode: Modbus TCP/IP Client to/from Modbus RTU/ASCII Master Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612... - Page 24 Modbus TCP/IP Client to/from RTU/ASCII Master In this mode of operation, the TCP/IP Client device and RTU/ASCII Master device essentially share the same data values. Up to 5 Modbus TCP/IP Clients can talk with the router at a given time. In this mode, the data table for the Input Coils and Coil Status are overlapping, just like the data table for the Input Registers and Holding Registers.
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Page 25: Modbus Configuration
Modbus Configuration 1) From the navigation menu, select Modbus under Configuration. TCP/IP Server 2) TCP/IP Port: Enter the port that our TCP/IP Server will have so that the TCP/IP Client can communicate. Port 80 is not allowed. 3) Inactivity Timeout: Enter the amount of time the router will wait for communication from the Modbus TCP/IP Client device before it closes the connection. -
Page 26: Diagnostics
Diagnostics From the navigation menu, select Diagnostics under Diagnostics. This page will automatically refresh every second with the latest values. Pressing the Clear button will clear out the entire table and any total counts. This table is organized the following way: Function Code –... -
Page 27: Led Behavior
LED Behavior LED 1 : Modbus TCP/IP Blink No current TCP Connections Green c) Have never had any TCP Connections d) Had TCP Connections but all of them have timed out and are now closed Solid At least 1 TCP Connection is made and is communicating to the router Green Ethernet cable is unplugged LED 2 : Modbus RTU/ASCII... -
Page 28: Export/Import Configuration
3) Save this file to the PC. Import Configuration 1) Click Choose File and search for the configuration to load to the BFR3000. 2) Click Load Configuration. If successful, you will be redirected to the main page and be forced to reboot the router. If the load failed, you will be prompted with an error. -
Page 29: Utilities
Logging Most users will not need to do anything with this feature. If there are problems with the router, a RTA Technical Support Specialist will direct you in how to use this feature. Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612... -
Page 30: Security Configuration
Security Configuration To configure security for a single username and password, click the Utilities button under the OTHER section of the navigation pane and then click the Security button. 1) Log Out Timer: The system will automatically log inactive users off after this period of time. -
Page 31: Security - Log In
Security - Log In 1) Username: Name of the user to login. 2) Password: Password of the user to login. 3) Log In: If login is successful, the user will be redirected to the Diagnostics Page. 4) Display Hint: Displays the hint specified for the user if one was set up. 5) Reset Password: This is used to reset security settings. -
Page 32: Reset Router
Reset Router There are 3 options to reset the router. Restart the Router – Saves the current settings of the router and performs a software reboot. Reset to Last Powerup – Brings the device back to its last power up settings. Reset to Shipped Defaults –... -
Page 33: Completing The Installation
Completing the Installation You have now set up your router for communication and are ready to place the device in your application. If at any time you need further assistance do not hesitate to call Real Time Automation support. Support Hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm CST Toll free: 800-249-1612 Email: support@rtaautomation.com Real Time Automation, Inc.
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