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460ETCMS-N2E
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 460ETCMS-N2E 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 – N2E ............................8 Powering the Gateway ..........................9 Hardware Use Cases for the Gateway ....................11 Mounting with a DIN Rail ..........................12 Installing ..............................12 Removing ..............................12 Accessing the Main Page..........................13 Error: Main Page Does Not Launch ......................
  • Page 4 Mapping – Auto-Configure Mode to Manual Configure Mode ..............42 Mapping – Manual Configure Mode to Auto-Configure Mode ..............43 View as Text ..............................44 Data Mapping ............................44 String Mapping ............................44 Security Configuration ..........................45 Security Configuration-Security Levels ....................46 Security - Log In ............................

  • 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 460ETCMS-N2E gateway connects up to 5 Allen-Bradley PLCs with a Modbus TCP Client. By following this guide, you will be able to configure the 460ETCMS-N2E 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 - N2E

    Hardware – N2E Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...

  • Page 9: Powering The Gateway

    Powering the Gateway The following steps will allow you to properly and safely power the gateway. Warning improper wiring will cause unit failure Use the Screw Terminals power connection 1) An 8-35 VDC power source to the gatewaey, Red Wire = (+) Black Wire = (-). 2) Connect a 8-35VDC power source to the gateway.
  • Page 10 Hazardous Environment Power & Installation Instructions This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D, or non-hazardous locations only. WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD - Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or the area is known to be non-hazardous.

  • Page 11: Hardware Use Cases For The Gateway

    Hardware Use Cases for the Gateway The N2E hardware has two different Network Interface options, Independent and Switch Mode. Below, you can find the different use cases that each interface option allows for. Independent Mode • Two Ethernet based protocols on the same IP Network a.

  • Page 12: Mounting With A Din Rail

    1) Mount your DIN Rail. 2) Hook the bottom mounting flange under the DIN Rail. 3) While pressing the 460ETCMS-N2E against the rail, press up to engage the spring loaded lower clip and rotate the unit parallel to the DIN Rail.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: Allen-Bradley Plc Configuration

    Allen-Bradley PLC Configuration Click the Allen-Bradley PLC button to access the configuration page. 1) Select which Network Interface to use for this Allen-Bradley PLC connection. 1) Delay Between Messages: Enter the length of time to delay between read and write scan line requests (ms).

  • Page 20: External Plc Configuration

    External PLC Configuration The bottom area of the Allen-Bradley PLC Configuration page lets you configure up to five PLCs. There are three ways to configure this protocol: • Auto-Configure Group by Device (Default) • Auto-Configure Group by Data Type • Manual Mode NOTE: You may go back and forth between modes, but when reverting from Manual Mode to either of the two Auto-Configure Modes, all changes made in Manual Mode will be discarded.

  • Page 21: External Plc Configuration: Auto-Configure

    External PLC Configuration: Auto-Configure While in either of the two Auto-Configure Modes, the number of scan lines and the actual scan lines themselves cannot be edited. Auto-Configure Mode looks at the other protocol and then configures the scan lines within the PLC to match. The PLC Tag/File Names and Data Types will be defined after the other protocol is configured.
  • Page 22 1) To add additional PLC’s, click the -Select- dropdown under Allen-Bradley PLC Device List and select Add Generic PLC option. -To remove a device, navigate to the server to delete using the << and >> buttons and click the Delete PLC button. -To create a new PLC with the same parameters already configured from another PLC, click the -Select- dropdown and select the Add from PLC X option (where X represents the PLC you wish to copy parameters from).

  • Page 23: External Plc Configuration: Manual Configure Mode

    External PLC Configuration: Manual Configure Mode 1) To transition from either of the two Auto-Configure Modes to Manual Configure Mode, click the dropdown in the middle of the Allen-Bradley Configuration page and select Manual Configure. a. When prompted, click OK to confirm mode change or Cancel to remain in Auto- Configure Mode.
  • Page 24 3) The Enable check box should be selected for the device. 4) Enter a Device Label to identify the device within the gateway. 5) Enter the IP Address of the PLC, the Controller Slot (Integrated Ethernet, use Slot 0), and select the PLC Type.

  • Page 25: Configuring Read And Write Scan Lines

    Configuring Read and Write Scan Lines Follow these steps to manually configure Read and Write Scan Lines. 1) Click the View Read Scan Lines or View Write Scan Lines button. 2) Enter the Tag/File Name that is set up within the PLC. This Tag/FileName must exist at the Controller Scope - not the Program Scope.

  • Page 26: Modbus Tcp/Ip Server Configuration

    Modbus TCP/IP Server Configuration Click the Modbus TCP/IP Server button to access the configuration page. 1) Select which Network Interface to use for this Modbus TCP/IP connection. 2) Enter a Device Label to identify the device within the gateway. 3) TCP Port: Enter a TCP Port for the Modbus TCP Server to listen on. Default for Modbus TCP/IP is 502.

  • Page 27: Modbus Tcp/Ip Server Configuration-Data Groups

    Modbus TCP/IP Server Configuration-Data Groups The bottom area of the Modbus TCP/IP Server Configuration page lets you configure up to 100 Data Groups for both the Read/Write. There are three ways to configure this protocol: • Auto-Configure Group by Device (Default) •...

  • Page 28: Modbus Tcp/Ip Server Data Group Configuration: Auto-Configure

    Modbus TCP/IP Server Data Group Configuration: Auto-Configure While in either of the two Auto-Configure Modes, the # of Data Groups and the actual Data Groups themselves cannot be edited. Auto-Configure Mode looks at the other protocol and then configures the Data Groups to match.

  • Page 29: Auto-Configure Group By Device Vs. Auto-Configure Group By Data Type

    Auto-Configure Group by Device vs. Auto-Configure Group by Data Type There are two different methods for Auto-Configure: Group by Device or Group by Data Type. There are a couple of rules to keep in mind when using Auto-Configure Mode: 1) If the other protocol inside the gateway is a Server, Slave, or Adapter protocol, then there are no differences between the Auto-Configure Modes.

  • Page 30: Modbus Tcp/Ip Server Data Group Configuration: Manual Mode

    Modbus TCP/IP Server Data Group Configuration: Manual Mode 1) To transition from either of the two Auto-Configure Modes to Manual Configure Mode, click the dropdown at the top of the Modbus TCP/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 31 This means that Register 1 will hold the length of the string and Registers 2-5 will hold the string contents. This string can contain a max of 8 characters. c. Enter a Starting Address (1-based). d. Enter the # of Points to read. This will allocate the number of the data type selected. 5) Follow these steps to manually configure Write Data Groups.

  • 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 - Allen-Bradley Plc

    Diagnostics – Allen-Bradley PLC Select the Allen-Bradley PLC in the 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 counters by selecting the device in the All PLC’s dropdown menu and clicking View. Additional diagnostic information can be found by clicking the Help button.
  • Page 56 LED Status - This is the Status for All PLC’s or the specific PLC selected. 1) Connected (Solid Green) – All the enabled PLC devices are connected and running. 2) Not Connected (Flashing Green) – No PLC’s are enabled. a. Verify Allen-Bradley PLC settings and ensure that the Enable checkbox is checked for the appropriate device(s).

  • Page 57: Diagnostics - Modbus Tcp/Ip Server

    Diagnostics – Modbus TCP/IP Server Select the Modbus TCP/IP Server in the dropdown menu on the Diagnostics Page to view a breakdown of the diagnostics and common strings that are displayed on the page. Additional diagnostic information can be found by clicking the Help button. NOTE: This page will auto-refresh every five seconds with the latest data.
  • Page 58 LED Status: 1) Good Communication (Solid Green) – The gateway is connected to a Modbus TCP/IP Client and communicating as expected. 2) Not Connected (Flashing Green) – The Modbus TCP/IP Client has never attempted to connect to the gateway. 3) Connection Timeout (Flashing Red) - The gateway has lost a connection to the Modbus TCP/IP Client.

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 front of the gateway below the Power LED, there is a small pinhole. Using a paperclip, press the button through this pinhole and hold the button for at least 5 seconds.

  • Page 63: 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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