Communication Systems; Communication Ports; C.4 Communication Systems - Siemens HydroRanger 200 HMI Operating Instructions Manual

Communications

C.4 Communication systems

C.4

Communication systems

The device 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
DeviceNet is a registered trademark of Open DeviceNet Vendor Association.
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C.5

Communication ports

The device comes with two communications ports on the base unit.
Port
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2
RS-232
Note
The RS-232 port is not intended for connection to a network (bus). Use it 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 Device Address
(4.2.) (Page 267).
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– optional SmartLinx module.
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Connection
RJ-11 connector
Terminal block
Location
Inside enclosure on the
main board
Terminal block
Operating Instructions, 06/2018, A5E36281317-AC
Interface
RS-232
RS-485
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