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460ETCMRS - Protocol Gateway
Product User Guide
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Software Build Date: January 15
, 2015
Version 3
Real Time Automation, Inc.
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1-800-249-1612

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  • Page 1 460ETCMRS - Protocol Gateway Product User Guide Software Build Date: January 15 , 2015 Version 3 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

    Overview ............................... 5 Required Tools and Data ..........................6 Powering The Gateway ..........................7 Accessing the Main Page..........................8 Error: Main Page Does Not Launch ....................... 9 Main Page ..............................10 Device Configuration ........................... 11 Port Configuration ............................12 Allen-Bradley PLC Configuration ......................... 13 External PLC Configuration .........................
  • Page 4 Diagnostics – Alarm Status ........................45 Alarms – Active ............................45 Alarms – Clear ............................46 Change of State (COS) Configuration ......................47 Diagnostics Info ............................48 Diagnostics – Data and String Mapping ....................48 Diagnostics – Allen-Bradley PLC ........................49 Diagnostics –...

  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview The 460ETCMRS gateway connects up to 5 Allen Bradley PLC’s to a Modbus RTU Master device. By following this guide, you will be able to configure the 460ETCMRS gateway. You will set the gateway’s network settings, configure device specific parameters for initial operation, and integrate the device into your application.

  • Page 6: Required Tools And Data

    Required Tools and Data You will need the following tools: The gateway 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 Browser configuration is Firefox / Internet Explorer / Google Chrome compatible The supplied Ethernet crossover cable A 7-30 VDC power source Real Time Automation, Inc.

  • Page 7: 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 Barrel Connector the Screw Terminals power connection, both 1. Connect a 24VDC power source to the gateway. a.

  • Page 8: Accessing The Main Page

    Accessing the Main Page The following steps will allow you to connect to the browser based configuration of the gateway. 1. Using the supplied crossover cable, connect the gateway to your PC. 2. Insert the provided CD-ROM. 3. Run the IPSetup.exe program from the CD-ROM. 4.

  • Page 9: 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 Static IP Address a. Open a MS-DOS Command Prompt b. Type “ipconfig” and press enter c.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Device Configuration

    Device Configuration The device configuration area is where you assign the device description, IP address, and other network parameters. Changes can only be made when the gateway is in Configuration Mode. Click the Edit button to make these changes. Once you are done configuring the Description and the Network Settings, click the Save Parameters button.

  • Page 12: 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. When you have completed your port configuration, click the Save Parameters button. The default jumper configurations are setup for the following serial modes: Port 0 - RS485 Port 1 - RS232 If you require a different serial mode, please refer to the...

  • Page 13: Allen-Bradley Plc Configuration

    Allen-Bradley PLC Configuration Click the Allen-Bradley PLC button to access the configuration page. 1) Delay Between Messages: Enter the length of time to delay between read and write scan line requests (ms). 2) Response Timeout: Enter the amount of time the gateway should wait before a timeout is issued for a read/write request (ms).

  • Page 14: External Plc Configuration

    External PLC Configuration The bottom area of the Allen-Bradley PLC Configuration page lets you configure up to 5 PLCs. There are two ways to configure this protocol: • Auto-Server Mode(Default) • Manual Mode NOTE: You may go back and forth between modes, but when reverting from Manual Mode to Auto- Server Mode, all changes made in Manual Mode will be discarded.

  • Page 15: External Plc Configuration: Auto-Server Mode (Default)

    External PLC Configuration: Auto-Server Mode (Default) While in Auto-Server mode the # of scan lines and the actual scan lines themselves cannot be edited. Auto-Server Mode looks at the other protocol and then configures the Scan Lines within the PLC to match.
  • Page 16 PLC. This could result in message timeouts if there are a lot of devices fighting for these shared buffers. Connected (Class 3 Explicit) messaging relies on reserved resources to transfer data to/from the PLC. RTA recommends using Connected. 6. To edit scan lines, you will need to go into Manual Mode.

  • Page 17: External Plc Configuration: Manual Mode

    External PLC Configuration: Manual Mode 1. Click the Edit Scan Lines button to switch from Auto-Server Mode to Manual Mode. Once clicked the button will read Auto-Configure PLC. The fields under the Scan Lines can now be edited. a. When prompted, click OK to confirm mode change or Cancel to remain in Auto Mode. b.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Modbus Rtu Slave Configuration

    Modbus RTU Slave Configuration Click the Modbus RTU Slave 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 20: Modbus Rtu Slave Configuration-Data Groups

    Modbus RTU Slave Configuration-Data Groups The bottom area of the Modbus RTU Slave Configuration page lets you configure up to 100 Data Groups for both Read/Write. There are two ways to configure this protocol: • Auto-Slave Mode(Default) • Manual Mode NOTE: You may go back and forth between modes, but when reverting from Manual Mode to Auto- Slave Mode, all changes made in Manual Mode will be discarded.

  • Page 21: Modbus Rtu Slave Data Group Configuration: Auto-Slave Mode (Default)

    Modbus RTU Slave Data Group Configuration: Auto-Slave Mode (Default) While in Auto-Slave mode the # of data groups and the actual data groups themselves cannot be edited. Auto-Slave Mode looks at the other protocol and then configures the Data Groups to match. The Data Formats will be defined after the other protocol is configured.

  • Page 22: Modbus Rtu Slave Data Group Configuration: Manual Mode

    Modbus RTU Slave Data Group Configuration: Manual Mode 1. Click the Edit Data Groups button to switch from Auto-Slave Mode to Manual Mode. Once clicked the button will read Auto-Configure Slave. The fields under the Data Groups can now be edited.
  • Page 23 EX: 4x Hold Reg (String) with a Starting Address of 1 for a length of 5 Registers 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.

  • Page 24: 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-Map: 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 25: 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 26 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 27: 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 28: Data And String Mapping - Auto-Map

    Data and String Mapping – Auto-Map The Auto-Map 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 29: 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 30: 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 31 may be beneficial to know if a Server/Slave device is down. By using this Network Bitmap Status you can expose the connection statuses of individual devices. b. 0x00000002 shows that only device 2 is connected c. 0x00000003 shows that only devices 1 and 2 are connected d.
  • Page 32 Recoverable Faults: 0x00FF0000 (bit 16-23)3 byte Hex: Bit Position: Decimal: Explanation: 0x01 65,536 recoverable fault - timed out 0x02 131,072 recoverable fault - Slave err 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...

  • Page 33: 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.

  • Page 34: Mapping - Auto-Map Mode To Manual-Map Mode

    Mapping – Auto-Map Mode to Manual-Map Mode To transition from Auto-Map mode to Manual-Map mode, click the Edit Mapping button. 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 Map mode or click Cancel to remain in Auto-Map mode.

  • Page 35: Mapping - Manual-Map Mode To Auto-Map Mode

    Mapping – Manual-Map Mode to Auto-Map Mode To transition from Manual-Map mode to Auto-Map mode, click the Auto Map Mode button. 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 delete all current mappings and go to Auto-Map mode.

  • Page 36: View Data Mapping As Text

    View Data Mapping as Text 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 37: View String Mapping As Text

    View String Mapping as Text The View as Text page displays the string mapping(s) you set up in the String Mapping section. Each line on this page will read as follows: -> -> Mapping number source point destination point Copy If you are looking for a specific point to see if it is mapped, you can do a find in this text box for your point in question.

  • Page 38: Security Configuration

    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. The security feature does not protect against “Air Gap” threats. If the gateway can be physically accessed, security can be reset.

  • Page 39: Security Configuration-Security Levels

    Security Configuration-Security Levels Each webpage in our 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.

  • Page 40: 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 41: Security - Log Out

    Security - Log Out Once a user is done with a session they may click logout at the top of any page. The user may also be logged out for inactivity based off of the Log Out Timer specified during the configuration. Closing the browser is not sufficient to log out.

  • Page 42: Email Configuration

    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.

  • Page 43: Alarm Configuration

    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. 2.
  • Page 44 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 45: 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.

  • Page 46: 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.

  • Page 47: Change Of State (Cos) Configuration

    Change of State (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. Change these values with caution as they affect performance. 1.

  • Page 48: Diagnostics Info

    Diagnostics Info The Diagnostic page is where you will be able 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 49: Diagnostics - Allen-Bradley Plc

    Diagnostics – Allen-Bradley PLC Select the Allen-Bradley PLC in the dropdown menu on the Diagnostic 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. Device Status - This will only display when viewing All PLC’s.
  • Page 50 LED Status - This is the Status for All PLC’s or the specific PLC selected. 1. Connected (Solid Green) – All of the enabled PLC devices are connected and running. 2. Not Connected (Flashing Green) – No PLC’s are enabled. a.

  • Page 51: Diagnostics - Modbus Rtu Slave

    Diagnostics – Modbus RTU Slave Select the Modbus RTU Slave in the dropdown menu on the Diagnostic page. Additional diagnostic information can be found by clicking on the Help button. Clear All Values - This will only affect Displayed Values. 1.

  • Page 52: Diagnostics - Modbus Rtu Slave

    Diagnostics – Modbus RTU Slave LED Status: 1. Good Communication (Solid Green) – The gateway is connected to a Modbus RTU Master and communicating as expected. 2. Not Connected (Flashing Green) – The gateway has never been connected to a Modbus RTU Master.

  • Page 53: 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 our gateway or a particular Slave/Server device.

  • Page 54: Configuration Files

    Configuration Files To access the configuration files in the 460 gateway, navigate to 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 55: Utilities

    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 Revisions of the Software for each Stack. • View all of the Flash Files within the gateway. •...

  • Page 56: Completing The Installation

    Completing the Installation You have now set up your gateway for communication and are ready to place the device in your application. Support for your device is available any time. Toll free: 800-249-1612 Email: support@rtaautomation.com Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...

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