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460MMBS-NNA1
Protocol Gateway
Product User Guide
Firmware Version 6.3.4
Real Time Automation, Inc.
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1-800-249-1612

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  • Page 1 460MMBS-NNA1 Protocol Gateway Product User Guide Firmware Version 6.3.4 Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...
  • Page 2 Trademarks CompactLogix, ControlLogix, & PLC-5 are registered trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. EtherNet/IP is a trademark of the ODVA. MicroLogix, RSLogix 500, and SLC are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are registered ® trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. BACnet is a registered trademark of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Revision History ............................5 Hardware Platforms ............................7 Hardware – NNA1 ............................8 Powering the Gateway ..........................8 Port Configuration ............................9 RS232 pinouts: ............................9 RS485 pinouts: ............................9 Mounting with a DIN Rail ..........................10 Installing ..............................10 Removing ..............................
  • Page 4 Data and String Mapping – Auto-Configure....................36 Data Mapping – Explanation ........................37 Data Mapping – Adding Diagnostic Information ..................38 String Mapping – Explanation ........................41 Mapping – Auto-Configure Mode to Manual Configure Mode ..............42 Mapping – Manual Configure Mode to Auto-Configure Mode ..............43 View as Text ..............................

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Revision History Version Date Notes 5.2.14 5/4/17 Bug Fixes 1. Completely removed unit id from MS protocol. MS will respond to all Unit IDs 2. Removed "Unit ID" description from MS help page 6.1.2 10/16/17 Features Added 1. Reworked display data page 2.
  • Page 6 Overview The 460MMBS-NNA1 gateway connects up to 32 Modbus RTU Slaves with a BACnet/IP Client. By following this guide, you will be able to configure the 460MMBS-NNA1 gateway. For further customization and advanced use, please reference the appendices located on the CD or online at: http://www.rtaautomation.com/product/460-gateway-support/.

  • Page 7: Hardware Platforms

    Hardware Platforms The 460 Product Line supports a number of different hardware platforms. There are differences in how they are powered, what serial settings are supported, and some diagnostic features supported (such as LEDs). For these sections, be sure to identify the hardware platform you are using. To find which hardware platform you are using: 1) Look on the front or back label of the unit for the part number.

  • Page 8: Hardware - Nna1

    Hardware – NNA1 Powering the Gateway • An 8-24 VDC power source to the gateway, Red Wire = (+) Black Wire = (-). a. The unit draws 175mA @ 12V. Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...

  • Page 9: Port Configuration

    Port Configuration The Port Configuration page is where you set port specific parameters. These settings must match the settings of the device(s) that you are connecting to. Only 1 mode can be configured for this hardware. Below are the wiring pinouts for each mode. When you have completed your port configuration, click the Save Parameters button.

  • Page 10: Mounting With A Din Rail

    1) Mount your DIN Rail. 2) Hook the bottom mounting flange under the DIN Rail. 3) While pressing the 460MMBS-NNA1 against the rail, press up to engage the spring loaded lower clip and rotate the unit parallel to the DIN Rail.

  • Page 11: Accessing The Main Page

    Accessing the Main Page The following steps will help you access the browser based configuration of the gateway. By default, DHCP is enabled. If the gateway 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 12: 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 13: Committing Changes To The Settings

    Committing Changes to the Settings • All changes made to the settings of the gateway in Configuration Mode will not take effect until the gateway is restarted via the webpage. Changes will not be stored if the gateway’s power is removed prior to a reboot.

  • Page 14: Main Page

    Main Page The main page is where important information about your gateway and its connections are displayed. Mode (orange box below): Running Mode: Protocol communications are enabled Configuration cannot be changed during Running Mode. If changes are needed, click the Configuration Mode button shown in the green box below Configuring Mode:...

  • Page 15: Device Configuration

    Device Configuration The device configuration area is where you assign the device description paramter. Changes can only be made when the gateway is in Configuration Mode. Once you are done configuring the Description, click the Save Parameters button. Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...

  • Page 16: Network Configuration

    Network Configuration The network configuration area is where you assign the IP address and other network parameters. Changes can only be made when the gateway is in Configuration Mode. Once you are done configuringthe Network Settings, click the Save Parameters button. If you are changing the IP Address of the gateway, the change will not take effect until the unit has been rebooted.

  • Page 17: Modbus Rtu Master Configuration

    Modbus RTU Master Configuration Click the Modbus RTU Master button to access the configuration page. 1) Serial Port: Select which serial port is being used for communication. This port must be configured on the Port Configuration page. If it has not yet been configured, it will display Disabled after the Port descriptions in this dropdown.

  • Page 18: Modbus Rtu Master Device Configuration

    Modbus RTU Master Device Configuration The bottom area of the Modbus RTU Master Configuration page lets you configure up to 32 external Modbus RTU Slave devices. 1) To add additional Slave connections, click the -Select- dropdown under Modbus RTU Master Device List and select Add Generic Slave option.
  • Page 19 7) Bit Pack: Select the formatting of the Coil Status/Input Status. Automap will use this packing size to map coils to/from the other protocol. The bit pack selection here should match that of the other protocol. The starting address is considered Bit 0 and is the low-order bit. 8) Enable Modbus ASCII: Only select this if your Modbus device is also using ASCII messaging.

  • Page 20: Configuring Read Scan Lines

    Configuring Read Scan Lines Follow these steps to manually configure Read Scan Lines. 1) Select View Read Scan Lines if not already selected. 2) Select a Point Type for each Scan Line. Options include: Coil Status, Input Status, Input Registers, and Holding Registers.

  • Page 21: Configuring Write Scan Lines

    Configuring Write Scan Lines Follow these steps to manually configure Write Scan Lines. 1) Select View Write Scan Lines if not already selected. 2) Select a Point Type to configure. Options include: Coil Status and Holding Registers. Note: Holding Registers also have a data type associated with them. a.

  • Page 22: Configuring Read And Write Scan Lines (Cont.)

    Configuring Read and Write Scan Lines (cont.) If you are configuring more than 25 scan lines click << or >> to navigate to the next group of 25. When finished, click the Save Parameters button. Below is the Scan Line Data Limit for each Point Type and the max Length Range associated with them. Note: If the first address of the Modbus RTU Slave device starts at 0 (Register/Coil starting addresses can be found in the Modbus RTU Slave’s documentation), be sure to check the Enable 0-Base Addressing box in the gateway to ensure proper communication.

  • Page 23: Bacnet/Ip Server Configuration

    BACnet/IP Server Configuration Click the BACnet/IP Server button to access the primary configuration page for this device. 1) Select which Network Interface to use for this BACnet/IP connection. 2) Enter a Device Label. This is an internal device alias used during data mapping. 3) Enter the decimal value of the UDP Port that the gateway will communicate on.

  • Page 24: Bacnet/Ip Server Configuration-Data Groups

    BACnet/IP Server Configuration-Data Groups The bottom area of the BACnet/IP Server Configuration page lets you configure multiple objects for read and write groups. There are two ways to configure this protocol: • Auto-Configure Group by Data Type (Default) • Manual Configure Mode NOTE: You may go back and forth between modes, but when reverting from Manual Configure Mode to Auto-Configure Mode, all changes made in Manual Mode will be discarded.

  • Page 25: Bacnet/Ip Server Configuration: Auto-Configure Mode (Default)

    BACnet/IP Server Configuration: Auto-Configure Mode (Default) While in Auto-Configure Mode, no fields under the Data Groups can be edited. Auto-Configure Mode looks at the other protocol and then configures the Data Groups below to match. BACnet/IP points will be defined after the other protocol is configured. Within the BACnet/IP Server, the data will automatically be configured according to the following rules: •...

  • Page 26: Bacnet/Ip Server Configuration: Manual Configure Mode

    BACnet/IP Server Configuration: Manual Configure Mode 1) To transition from Auto-Configure Mode to Manual Configure Mode, click the dropdown in the middle of the BACnet/IP Server Configuration page and select Manual Configure. a. When prompted, click OK to confirm mode change or Cancel to remain in Auto- Configure Mode.

  • Page 27: Bacnet/Ip Server Object Configuration - Analog Objects

    BACnet/IP Server Object Configuration – Analog Objects Click the Set Up BACnet Names, Units, and COV button at the bottom of the BACnet/IP Server Configuration page to access the Object Configuration page. When in Auto-Configure Mode, these fields are not configurable. Follow these steps to customize Analog Inputs or Outputs in Manual Configure Mode: 1) Select Analog Input or Analog Output from the upper left dropdown menu.

  • Page 28: Bacnet/Ip Server Object Configuration - Binary Objects

    BACnet/IP Server Object Configuration – Binary Objects Click the Set Up BACnet Names, Units, and COV button at the bottom of the BACnet/IP Server Configuration page to access the Object Configuration page for this device. When in Auto-Configure Mode, these fields are not configurable. Follow these steps to configure Binary Inputs or Outputs in Manual Configure Mode: 1) Select Binary Input or Binary Output from the upper left dropdown menu.

  • Page 29: Bacnet/Ip Server Object Configuration - Characterstring Value Objects

    BACnet/IP Server Object Configuration – CharacterString Value Objects Click the Set Up BACnet Names, Units, and COV button at the bottom of the BACnet/IP Server Configuration page to access the Object Configuration page for this device. When in Auto-Configure Mode, these fields are not configurable. Follow these steps to configure CharacterString Value Reads and Writes in Manual Configure Mode: 1) Select CharacterString Value Read or CharacterString Value Write from the upper left dropdown menu.

  • Page 30: Bacnet/Ip Server Object Configuration - Group Names

    BACnet/IP Server Object Configuration – Group Names Click the Set Up BACnet Names, Units, and COV button at the bottom of the BACnet/IP Server Configuration page. When in Auto-Configure Mode, these fields are not configurable. The Group Name is designed to be used when there are multiple BACnet/IP objects that have the same name.

  • Page 31: Bacnet/Ip Server Routing Configuration

    BACnet/IP Server Routing Configuration Click the Set Up Static Device Binding and Foreign Device Registration button at the bottom of the BACnet/IP Server Configuration page to access the BACnet Routing Configuration page for this device. These settings are used when connecting to a BACnet/IP Client on a different subnet. There are two ways to cross subnets on BACnet/IP: 1) Foreign Device Registration (recommended): This option can be used ONLY when the BACnet/IP Broadcast Management Device (BBMD) device on the other subnet (often integrated into Client...

  • Page 32: Mapping - Transferring Data Between Devices

    Mapping - Transferring Data Between Devices There are 5 ways to move data from one protocol to the other. You can combine any of the following options to customize your gateway as needed. Option 1 – Data Auto-Configure Mappings: The gateway will automatically take the data type (excluding strings) from one protocol and look for the same data type defined in the other protocol.

  • Page 33: Display Mapping And Values

    Display Mapping and Values The Display Data and Display String pages are where you can view the actual data for each mapping that is set up. Display Data Click the Display Data button to view how the data is mapped and what the values of each mapping are. Here you will see how each data point (excluding strings) is mapped.
  • Page 34 If there are values of “- -“ on this page, it indicates that the source has not yet been validated and no data is being sent to the destination. The example below reflects the Modbus to PLC flow of data. The Modbus (right side) is the source and the PLC (left side) is the destination.

  • Page 35: Display String

    Display String Click the Display String button to view how the string data types are mapped and what the values of each string are. Here you will see how each string from each protocol is mapped to the other. To view, select the source or destination group and the String from the dropdown menu to generate the information regarding that device.

  • Page 36: Data And String Mapping - Auto-Configure

    Data and String Mapping – Auto-Configure The Auto-Configure function looks at both of the protocols and will map the data between the two protocols as best as it can so that all data is mapped. Inputs of like data types will map to outputs of the other protocols like data types first.

  • Page 37: Data Mapping - Explanation

    Data Mapping – Explanation Below are the different parts that can be modified to make up a data mapping. 1) Enable (red box above): Check to enable mapping. If not checked, this mapping is skipped. 2) Source Field (yellow box above) : a.

  • Page 38: Data Mapping - Adding Diagnostic Information

    Data Mapping – Adding Diagnostic Information Data Mapping offers 5 different types of information in addition to any scan lines specified for each protocol. IMPORTANT NOTE: Only add Diagnostic Information AFTER both sides of the gateway have been configured. If changes to either protocol are made after diagnostic information has been added to the mapping table, it is necessary to verify all mappings.
  • Page 39 5) Status_XY a. There are two Statuses provided, one for each protocol. This gives access to the overall status of that Protocol. Each Bit has its own meaning as follows: Common Status: 0x000000FF (bit 0-7)1 byte Hex: Bit Position: Decimal: Explanation: 0x00 if we are a Slave/Server...
  • Page 40 Non-Recoverable Faults 0xFF000000 (bit 24-31)4 byte Hex: Bit Position: Decimal: Explanation: 0x01 16,777,216 nonrecoverable fault – task fatal err 0x02 33,554,432 nonrecoverable fault – config missing 0x04 67,108,864 nonrecoverable fault – bad hardware port 0x08 134,217,728 nonrecoverable fault – config err 0x10 268,435,456 Configuration Mode...

  • Page 41: String Mapping - Explanation

    String Mapping – Explanation Below are the different parts that can be modified to make up a string mapping. String data types can only be mapped to other string data types. There is no manipulation that can be done on the string. 1) Enable (red box above): Check to enable mapping.

  • Page 42: Mapping - Auto-Configure Mode To Manual Configure Mode

    Mapping – Auto-Configure Mode to Manual Configure Mode To transition from Auto-Configure Mapping Mode to Manual Configure Mode, click the dropdown at the top of the Mapping Configuration page and select Manual Configure. After you click this button, you will be prompted to confirm if this is really what you want to do. Click OK to proceed to Manual Configure Mode or click Cancel to remain in Auto-Configure Mappings Mode.

  • Page 43: Mapping - Manual Configure Mode To Auto-Configure Mode

    Mapping – Manual Configure Mode to Auto-Configure Mode To transition from Manual Configure Mode to Auto-Configure Mapping Mode, click the dropdown menu at the top of the Mapping Configuration page and select Auto-Configure Mappings. Click OK to proceed to delete all current mappings and go back to Auto-Configure Mappings Mode. Click Cancel to keep all mappings and remain in Manual Configure Mode.

  • Page 44: View As Text

    View as Text Data Mapping The View as Text page displays the point to point mapping(s) you set up in the Data Mapping section. This will also display any manipulation(s) that are configured. Each line on this page will read as follows: ->...

  • Page 45: Security Configuration

    Security Configuration To setup security on the 460 gateway, navigate to Other->Security Configuration. You can configure Security for 3 administrators, 5 users, and 1 guest. THIS IS A TOTAL SECURITY FEATURE The security feature offers a way to password protect access to diagnostics and configuration on the network.

  • Page 46: Security Configuration-Security Levels

    Security Configuration-Security Levels Each webpage in the gateway can have a separate security level associated with it for each user. Security Levels: 1) Full Access: Capability to view and configure a web page. 2) View Access: Capability to view a web page, but cannot configure parameters. 3) No Access: No capability of viewing the web page and page will be removed from Navigation.

  • Page 47: Security - Log In

    Security - Log In Username: Name of the user to login. Password: Password of the user to login. Log In: If login is successful, the user will be redirected to the Main Page. Send Password to Email: Sends the specified User’s Password to the email configured for that user. Display Hint: Displays the hint specified for the User if one was set up.

  • Page 48: Email Configuration

    Email Configuration To setup e-mails on the 460 gateway, navigate to Other->Email Configuration. You can configure up to 10 email addresses. 1) SMTP Mail Username: The email address that the SMTP server has set up to use. 2) SMTP Mail Password: If authentication is required, enter the SMTP Server’s password (Optional). 3) SMTP Server: Enter the Name of the SMTP Server or the IP Address of the Server.

  • Page 49: Alarm Configuration

    Alarm Configuration To setup alarms on the 460 gateway, navigate to Other->Alarm Configuration. 1) Alarm Delay upon Powerup: At Powerup, the gateway will have values of ‘0’ stored for all data. This may cause alarms to trigger before these values are updated by the mating protocols. Set this field to provide needed time to update fields before considering values for alarms.
  • Page 50 5) In the Clear Error Section: a. Select the Clear Error Operation. Available options are <, >, <=, >=, !=, ==, and Change of State (COS). This is the operation that will be used to compare the Data Point value against the Error Value to determine if the alarm needs to be cleared.

  • Page 51: Diagnostics - Alarm Status

    Diagnostics – Alarm Status Alarm Status will only display under the Diagnostic menu tab if at least 1 Alarm is enabled. 1) # Alarms Enabled: This is a count of enabled alarms. 2) # Alarms Active: This is how many alarms are presently active (set). 3) Last Active Alarm: This is the last alarm that the gateway detected.

  • Page 52: Alarms - Clear

    Alarms – Clear When an alarm is cleared, the following will occur: 1) A one-time notification will be sent to the email associated with the alarm. a. For duplicate emails to occur, the alarm must become active and then be cleared again. 2) Total # Alarms Active will decrement.

  • Page 53: Change Of State (Cos) Configuration

    Change of State (COS) Configuration To access the configuration files in the 460 gateway, navigate to dropdown Other->COS Configuration. The gateway, by default only writes when data has changed. The gateway also waits to write any data to the destination until the source protocol is successfully connected. Default values should fit most applications.

  • Page 54: Diagnostics Info

    Diagnostics Info The Diagnostic page is where you can view the gateway’s translations and protocol specific status information. For protocol specific diagnostic information, refer to the next three pages. Diagnostics – Data and String Mapping The Diagnostics->Diagnostic Info->System section displays the number of translations that are enabled, for both Data and String data types, the number of mappings that have an error, and the first mapping that has an error.

  • Page 55: Diagnostics - Modbus Rtu Master

    Diagnostics – Modbus RTU Master Select the Modbus RTU Master in the top dropdown menu on the Diagnostics Page to view a breakdown of the diagnostics and common strings that are displayed on the page. You may also view individual Slave counters by selecting the device in the All Slaves dropdown and clicking View.
  • Page 56 LED Status - This is the Status for All Slaves or the specific slave selected. 1) Solid Green (Connected) – The gateway is connected to all the Modbus RTU Slaves that are configured and enabled. 2) Flashing Green (Not Connected) – No Modbus RTU Slaves are enabled/configured. a.
  • Page 57 FC06 Preset Holding Register: -Function Code 6: Number of write Holding Register requests sent -Point Type Used: 4x Holding Reg -# of Points: 1 FC15 Force Multiple Coils: -Function Code 15: Number of write Multiple Coil Status requests sent -Point Type Used: 0x Coil Status -# of Points: 2 or More OR Force Function Code 15/16 Enabled for # of Points of 1 FC16 Preset Multiple Registers: -Function Code 16: Number of write Multiple Holding Register requests sent...
  • Page 58 Example: This Error Code indicates Code 2, the register was not valid. Other details are: • Received the error with FC 15, trying to Force Multiple Coils (WrMCls – Write Multiple Coils) • N:1, from device 1, the first configured device •...

  • Page 59: Diagnostics - Bacnet/Ip Server

    Diagnostics – BACnet/IP Server Select the BACnet/IP Server in the drop-down menu on the Diagnostics Page. Additional diagnostic information can be found by clicking on the Help button. NOTE: This page will auto-refresh every five seconds with the latest data. Clear All Values - This will only affect displayed values.
  • Page 60 Variables: 1) Total Msg Request Count – Total number of messages received from the BACnet/IP Client. 2) Read Property Request Received – Number of Read Property requests received from the BACnet/IP Client. 3) Read Multiple Property Request Received – Number of Read Property Multiple requests received from the BACnet/IP Client.
  • Page 61 d. “Parameter Out of Range” – The BACnet/IP Client is asking for information outside of the gateway's defined range. 4) BS: Message Error “XXXXX” – The gateway is sending an error a message due to the listed explanation: “Inconsistent parameters” – i.

  • Page 62: Led Configuration

    LED Configuration To modify the behavior of the LEDs on the 460 gateway, navigate to Other->Setup LEDs. The LED Configuration page lets you configure the LEDs on the gateway. Each LED may be set to Disabled, Protocol 1, or Protocol 2. If either Protocol is a Master/Client, you may set the LED to represent either all Slaves/Servers configured in the gateway or a particular Slave/Server device.

  • Page 63: Configuration Files

    Configuration Files To access the configuration files in the 460 gateway, navigate to dropdown Other->Export/Import Config. Export Configuration The export tool allows you to save your gateway configuration for backup or to be exported into another gateway. This file is named rta_cfg.rtax by default. Network settings will not be saved in this configuration since they must be unique for each gateway.

  • Page 64: Save And Replace Configuration Using Sd Card

    Save and Replace Configuration Using SD Card Saving Configuration Using SD Card This function saves the gateway’s configuration automatically to an SD Card each time the gateway is rebooted via the Restart Now button on the webpage. If this unit should fail in the future, the last configuration the gateway used is stored on the SD card and can be used for a new gateway to get the application back up and running quickly.

  • Page 65: Intelligent Reset Button

    Intelligent Reset Button If the IP Address of the gateway is forgotten or is unknown, there is an easy way to recover the IP Address using a reset button on the hardware. 1) On the side of the gateway with the SD card slot, there is a small pinhole. Using a paperclip, press the button through this pinhole and hold the button for at least 5 seconds.

  • Page 66: Utilities

    Utilities To access the Utilities page in the 460 gateway, navigate to Other->Utilities. The Utilities screen displays information about the gateway including Operation Time, File System Usage, Memory Usage, and Memory Block Usage. Here you can also: • View the full revision of the software. •...

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