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(1) The technical information provided herein describes typical operations and applications of the product and does not guarantee the intellectual property rights or other rights of Toshiba or third parties nor allows license of its use. (2) No part or the whole of this document may be reproduced without prior consent.
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Indicates Warning. Specific details are indicated near the symbol with pictures and text. Warning (Note) Descriptions of Prohibition, Mandatory Action, and Warning vary depending on the display on the main unit. Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
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Safety Precautions on Installation WARNING Ground the device. Otherwise, it may cause an electric Ground shock or fire. CAUTION Do not install, store, or use it in Do not block the ventilation the following environments. hole or air inlet/outlet. Prohibited Prohibited ・...
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Mandatory cloth. For severe stain, use a wet cloth wrung tightly. Leaving them stained may cause wrong decision or malfunction. Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
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It may cause an electric shock, fire, overheat. injury, or failure. Upon faulty operation or failure, contact Do not touch the terminals of Toshiba's branch office or service the module and unit during offices. energization. No touch It may cause an electric shock.
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Mandatory Prohibited conductive bag and When destroying the product, observe packaging box. the ordinances and rules of the local government. Otherwise it will cause failure. Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
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(e.g. employing fool-proof design, fail-safe design, or redundant design). Disclaimer ■ Toshiba shall not be responsible for any damage caused by fire or earthquake, acts of a third party, other accidents, the user's willful acts or negligence, misuse, or use in abnormal conditions. ■...
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Introduction This manual describes the functions, methods of installation and setting, and maintenance and inspection of the MODBUS (MD911) module ("MD911 module" hereafter) for connecting the information/control network MODBUS to the Unified Controller nv series. To use this device correctly, read "Safety precautions" first.
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Describes a remark. ●Reading this document This document consists of the following chapters. · Chapter 1 Introducing the MD911 module Describes the functions, characteristics, and names and functions of the parts. · Chapter 2 Installation and wiring Describes how to install it to the basic unit and how to connect cables.
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Chapter 1 Introducing the MD911 Module This chapter describes the functions, characteristics, and names and functions of the MD911 module. Functions and Characteristics of the MD911 Module ······ 2 Names and Functions of the Parts ········································ 4 1.2.1 Names of the parts····························································· 4 1.2.2...
Chapter 1 Introducing the MD911 Module Functions and Characteristics of the MD911 Module The MODBUS module MD911 is a device to connect the controller main unit of the Unified Controller nv series to MODBUS. The Unified Controller nv Series can communicate with other devices on the MODBUS system via the MD 911.
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1.1 Functions and Characteristics of the MD911 Module ■ Example of system configuration Unified Controller TC-net I/O loop SA911 SA911 MD911 TC-net I/O bus RS485 (4W/2W) RS232C MODBUS product Figure 1-1 System configuration example Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
Chapter 1 Introducing the MD911 Module Names and Functions of the Parts 1.2.1 Names of the parts Figure 1-2 shows the names of the parts of the MD911 module. State display LED ・RUN ・ERR MD911 ・I/O RUN ERR ・TX ・RX ・MOD...
(Note2) All LED’s described to the above-mentioned table turn OFF, when the maintenance switch is upward position. Waiting for downloading, when RUN and ERR turn on simultaneously. Engineering data setting error, when TX, RX and MOD brink simultaneously. Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 1 Introducing the MD911 Module ■ TC-net I/O bus address setting switch (I/O) It specifies the address of the TC-net I/O bus of the MD911 in hexadecimal. The setting method is described in Chapter 3 "Setting." ■ MODBUS station address setting switch (STN-H, STN-L) It specifies the address of the MD911 on the MODBUS network in hexadecimal.
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Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring This chapter describes installation and wiring methods of the MD911 module. Before installation and wiring, read this operation manual thoroughly. Types of I/O Base Units ··························································· 10 Installing the Module ······························································· 11 Replacing the Module ······························································...
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Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring Before installing or removing the module, make sure that the basic unit to which the WARNING MD911 module is installed is turned off. Mandatory Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock. Do not touch the interior of the product WARNING except the switches.
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CAUTION To prevent damage to the screws, use a screwdriver that is suitable for the screws. Prohibited Perform a notification check in the CAUTION application level using the transmission protocol. Mandatory Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring Types of I/O Base Units The MD911 module is installed to the base unit (BU901). Connect it to the base unit with other I/O modules installed using a connection cable. For the types and standards of the I/O base unit, refer to "Unified Controller nv series High-speed Serial I/O System TC-net I/O Instruction Manual"...
DIN rail. DIN rail DIN rail stopper (for upper end) Base unit DIN rail stopper (for lower end) Figure 2-1 Installing the base unit to the DIN rail Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
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(BU901) of the SA911. (the screw size for these wiring terminals is M3.5). Remark ・ Connect FG to the power terminal block of the base unit (BU901) of the MD911. Connections of 24VDC and 0V are unnecessary. Figure 2-2 Power terminal block of the base unit SA911...
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RS485/RS232C cable) to the MD911 module. RS-232C is for connector connection, and RS-485 is for terminal block connection. (4) Set the maintenance switch to RUN. Remark ・ Two sets of MD911 can be used in one BU901 Base unit MD911 module Figure 2-3 Installing the module Perform a check before operation.
Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring Replacing the Module The MD911 module can be replaced while the system is energized or not energized. When replacing them while the system is energized, set the maintenance switch to the up (MAINT) position for the MD911 module.
MD911 module. The method to set the switches is shown below. ◆ Important ・ Set the switches that determine the operation mode and station address of the MD911 module before turning the power on. 3.1.1 TC-net I/O bus address switch (I/O) The TC-net I/O bus address switches are hexadecimal rotary switches that determine the address on the TC-net I/O bus.
Insertion or removal is performed when the switch is set to the up (MAINT) position to separate the module from the system. When insertion is complete, the switch is returned to the down (RUN) position for normal operation. Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
The available range of addresses is 01h-FFh (1-255). The address can be set in MD911 parameter setting in the engineering tool. Set the value set with the address setting switch to the station number of the module parameter.
Figure 3-2 System configuration of the setting example Set the address shown in Figure 3-2 to the MD911 module. Using the rotary switch of the MD911 module, set the lowermost digit of the address in hexadecimal (in this case, convert "1" into hexadecimal and set "0x01," i.e. H=0,...
Chapter 3 Setting Set all the MODE switches of the MD911 module to OFF. Note ・ The switch setting becomes effective from the next startup. After setting, turn ON the power of the MD911, which is supplied to SA9**, from OFF.
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3.3 Setting with the Engineering Tool (master mode) Select Module Parameters. When you select the added module and select [Module Parameters] from the [File] menu, the parameter screen is displayed. Alternately, select the MD911, and right-click it, and select Module Parameters. Figure 3-4 Module parameter select screen...
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Chapter 3 Setting Set module parameters. In the module parameter setting screen of the MD911, set the module parameters for the MD911. Figure 3-5 Module parameter setting screen The details of the module parameters are shown below. Station No.: Set the address value of the MD911 on the MODBUS network.
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Download can be done as batch download to the controller. Restart the system. The downloaded information becomes effective from the next startup. After the download is complete, turn ON the power of the MD911, which is supplied to SA9**, from OFF. Note Be careful so that the address does not overlap with other station.
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Chapter 3 Setting Next, set the user request parameters for the MD911. User requests are set in the Point No 1-64. Figure 3-6 User parameter setting screen ●Station No.: Set the address value of the target (slave side) on the MODBUS network.
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When it is "0," communication is performed regardless of the transmission cycle. Download the registered data to the MD911. Perform batch download to the controller. * Be careful so that the address does not overlap with other station. Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
Chapter 3 Setting 3.3.2 Adding of network Add a network from the product tree. Select Network under Systems, and select [New]. Figure 3-7 Network adding screen Select ModbusLANm in Network Catcode. Figure 3-8 ModbusLANm select screen 6F8C1399...
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3.3 Setting with the Engineering Tool (master mode) Register the MD911 to the created ModbusLANm. The MD911 module previously added is displayed in the module addition dialog. Select it to connect to the ModbusLANm. Figure 3-9 Network registration screen Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
3.3.3 Setting network variables Assign the data transmitted with the MD911 to the network variables of the system. This operation allows the user program on the controller to handle the data sent via MODBUS transmission of the MD911 as network variables.
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In the lower half of the network edit screen, register the network variables as input data. From the [InNode] and [In Controller] pull-down menus, select the controller inputting the network variables. Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 3 Setting In the upper half of the network edit screen, select the network variables to output, and click the [Assign to Inputs] button. They are registered in the lower half of the screen. Figure 3-12 Network edit (input variable selection) screen 6F8C1399...
The RAS variables of the MD911 include MODBUS RAS information. The method to view the information is described below. Select the target MD911, and right-click it to select [I/O Variables]. Figure 3-13 I/O variables select screen The RAS variables such as MODBUS RAS information can be selected using tabs.
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Chapter 3 Setting MODBUS RAS information The MODBUS RAS information includes healthy information and communication state. The details and structure of the information are shown below. Figure 3-14 MODBUS RAS information screen Healthy information (MD_HTY) It is counter (48-bit) information in units of 1ms indicating that the software is running.
Figure 3-16 System configuration of the setting example Set the address shown in Figure 3-16 to the MD911 module. Using the rotary switch of the MD911 module, set the lowermost digit of the address in hexadecimal (in this case, convert "100" into hexadecimal and set "0x64," i.e. H=6,...
Chapter 3 Setting Set all the MODE switches of the MD911 module to OFF. Note ・ The switch setting becomes effective from the next startup. After setting, turn ON the power of the MD911, which is supplied to SA9**, from OFF.
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3.4 Setting with the Engineering Tool (slave mode) Select Module Parameters. When you select the added module and select [Module Parameters from the [File] menu, the parameter screen is displayed. Alternately, select the MD911, and right-click it, and select Module Parameters. Figure 3-18 Module parameter select screen...
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Chapter 3 Setting Set module parameters. In the module parameter setting screen of the MD911, set the module parameters for the MD911. Figure 3-19 Module parameter setting screen The details of the module parameters are shown below. Station No.: Set the address value of the MD911 on the MODBUS network.
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RS-232C CTS Signal diagnosis: Set whether to perform diagnosis of the CTS signal when the transmission path is RS232C. No.1 coil reading area size: Set the size of the coil read area. Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
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Download can be done as batch download to the controller. Restart the system. The downloaded information becomes effective from the next startup. After the download is complete, turn ON the power of the MD911, which is supplied to SA9**, from OFF. Note Be careful so that the address does not overlap with other station.
Adding of network Add a network from the product tree. Select Network under Systems, and select [New]. Figure 3-20 Network adding screen Select ModbusLANs in Network Catcode. Figure 3-21 ModbusLANs select screen Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 3 Setting Register the MD911 to the created ModbusLANs. The MD911 module previously added is displayed in the module addition dialog. Select it to connect to the ModbusLANs. Figure 3-22 Network registration screen 6F8C1399...
3.4.3 Setting network variables Assign the data transmitted with the MD911 to the network variables of the system. This operation allows the user program on the controller to handle the data sent via MODBUS transmission of the MD911 as network variables.
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Chapter 3 Setting ■ Registering network variables From the talker block edit screen, start the network variable edit screen, and register network variable names to the common memory for each talker block. In the talker block edit screen, click the [Open Network] button to start the network variable edit screen.
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In the upper half of the network edit screen, select the network variables to output, and click the [Assign to Inputs] button. They are registered in the lower half of the screen. Figure 3-25 Network edit (input variable selection) screen Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
The RAS variables of the MD911 include MODBUS RAS information. The method to view the information is described below. Select the target MD911, and right-click it to select [I/O Variables]. Figure 3-26 I/O variables select screen The RAS variables such as MODBUS RAS information can be selected using tabs.
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Figure 3-28 Healthy information (MD_HTY) Communication state The bits 1-64 correspond to user request numbers 1-64. "0" indicates not communicating or error, and "1" indicates normal. offset b15 0: Not communicating or error 1: Normal Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 4 Operation This chapter describes the operations of the MD911 module, such as checking before operation, startup, and shutdown.
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When the power supply module is turned on, the module starts running automatically. When the MD911 module is up and running, check that it is operating correctly by referring to "Table 1-1 Display details on the state display LED and normal display."...
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter describes troubleshooting for the MD911 module.
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"Table 1-1 Display details on the state display LED and normal display", or if any error is detected in the human interface station, stop using it immediately and contact one of Toshiba's service representatives. ■ Fault diagnosis method using the LEDs Perform diagnosis by referring to the following table.
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Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection This chapter describes maintenance and inspection such as daily inspection, periodical inspection, and cleaning of MD911 module. Inspection ··········································································· 6.1.1 Daily inspection ································································ 55 6.1.2 Periodical inspection ························································ 55 Life Limited Parts ·······························································...
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Exerting stress on the cables by touching them may cause malfunction or accidents. Stop using immediately when an error occurs. CAUTION When an error occurs such as unable to turn on the Mandatory power, stop using and contact one of Toshiba's service representatives. 6F8C1399...
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6 months. Also, it is recommended replacing life limited parts regularly (refer to "6.2 Life limited parts"). For a periodical inspection, consult with one of Toshiba's service representatives. Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
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Life Limited Parts To use the product safely for a long time, replace the life limited parts regularly. When replacing them, consult with one of Toshiba's service representatives. The following table shows the life limited parts and their replacement cycles.
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Usage Constraints ····························································· 7.1.1 Constraint on the number of units installed ····················· 58 7.1.2 Combination of firmware version ····································· 58 Assignment of MD911 Management Blocks ··················· Data Flow (MD911 master mode) ·········································· 61 Data Flow (MD911 slave mode) ············································· 65...
Usage Constraints 7.1.1 Constraint on the number of units installed Up to 16 special modules such as the MD911 module can be installed to one controller. The I/O module for an output cannot be installed on the same TC-net I/O bus.
7.2 Assignment of MD911 Management Blocks Assignment of MD911 Management Blocks The management blocks of the MD911 are assigned to the following blocks on the TC-net I/O loop. 96+(TC-net I/O loop address of the SA911 to which the MD911 is installed -3)×16+TC-net I/O bus address at which the MD911 is installed...
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Chapter 7 Application Interface SW healthy information It is counter (48-bit) information in units of 1ms indicating that the software is running. offset b15 HW version information Displays the HW version information. offset b15 Version Revision SW version information Displays the SW version information. offset b15 Version Revision...
TC-net I/O bus scan The scan block corresponding to the user request Change multiple coil status parameters Station No. Function code (Upper) Start address (Lower) (Upper) Num. of registers (Lower) CRC Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 7 Application Interface Example of data change in slave side by writing data into the network variable , MST_COIL_W, assigned to the change of coil state. Example of a setting of talker block (Block No.2) Example of a setting of network variable (MST_COIL_W) 6F8C1399...
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Num. of registers (Lower) Coil1 Coil2 Scan memory TC-net I/O bus scan The scan block corresponding to the user request Read coil status reply parameters Station No. Function code Num. of bytes Data Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 7 Application Interface Example of data read in slave side by reading data from the network variable, MST_COIL_R, assigned to the reading of coil state. Example of a setting of talker block (Block No.1) Example of a setting of network variable (MST_COIL_R) 6F8C1399...
Scan memory Change multiple coil status reply Station No. The scan block Function code corresponding the (Upper) coil write-in area Start address (Lower) TC-net I/O bus (Upper) Num. of registers scan (Lower) Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
Chapter 7 Application Interface Example of data collection on the coil state change area in slave side by reading data from the network variable, SLV_COIL_W, assigned to the changing of coil state. Example of a setting of talker block (Block No.2) Example of a setting of network variable (SLV_COIL_W) 6F8C1399...
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Num. of registers (Lower) Coil1 Coil2 Scan memory Read coil status request The scan block Station No. corresponding Function code the the coil Num. of bytes write-in area data TC-net I/O bus scan Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 7 Application Interface Example of data change on the coil read area in slave side by writing data into the network variable, SLV_COIL_R, assigned to the reading of coil state. Example of a setting of talker block (Block No.1) Example of a setting of network variable (SLV_COIL_R) 6F8C1399...
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Appendix A Specifications A.1 General Specifications ······················································ A.2 MD911 Transmission Specifications································ A.3 Function Specifications ···················································· A.4 Serial Communication Port (RS-232C) Transmission Specifications ············································...
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Appendix A Specifications A.1 General Specifications Table A-1 MD911 general specifications Item Specification Operating temperature range 0 to 55 C (product ambient temperature) Operating humidity range 10 to 95%RH (no condensation) -40 to 70 C Storage temperature range...
(Only one master is supported in the slave mode) Transmission path Single bus Node count Up to 64 nodes Maximum number of MD911 Up to 16 modules/controller modules installed (16 special modules in total per controller) Unified Controller nv series MODBUS (MD911) Module Instruction Manual...
Appendix A Specifications A.3 Function Specifications Table A-3 Function specifications Item Specification Protocol MODBUS RTU protocol (Note) Perform a transmission check of transmission data in the application level. A.4 Serial Communication Port (RS-232C) Transmission Specifications Table A-4 Serial specifications Item Specification Data transmission speed Max.
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Appendix C Related Products Table C-1 Related products Product name Rating Remark RS-232C Standard TOOL cable D-sub 9-pin length 5m 6F8C1399...
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Appendix D Decimal-hexadecimal Conversion Table...
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