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Anybus
Communicator
- EtherNet/IP
Adapter to Modbus TCP Server
USER MANUAL
SCM-1202-196
Version 1.0
Publication date 2022-08-31

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server USER MANUAL SCM-1202-196 Version 1.0 Publication date 2022-08-31...
  • Page 2 The information in this document shall therefore not be construed as a commitment on the part of HMS Networks and is subject to change without notice. HMS Networks makes no commitment to update or keep current the information in this document.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6. Communicator Configuration ....................18 6.1. Connect the Communicator ....................18 6.2. Access the Built-In Web Interface From HMS IPconfig ............. 19 6.3. Access the Built-In Web Interface From a Web Browser ............21 6.4. Communicator Built-In Web Interface Overview ..............22 6.5.
  • Page 4 ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 7.1. Export Product EDS File ....................37 7.2. Addressing and Register Mapping ..................37 7.2.1. Data From Modbus TCP Network to Serial-Subnet ............37 7.2.2. Data From Serial-Subnet to Modbus TCP Network ............37 7.2.3.

  • Page 5: Preface

    ® ™ ™ Preface Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 1. Preface 1.1. About This Document ® ™ This document describes how to install and configure Anybus Communicator For additional documentation and software downloads, FAQs, troubleshooting guides and technical support, please visit www.anybus.com/support.

  • Page 6: Trademarks

    Additional information which may facilitate installation and/or operation. Helpful advice and suggestions. 1.3. Trademarks ® Anybus is a registered trademark of HMS Networks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Page 2 of 56 SCM-1202-196 Version 1.0...

  • Page 7: Safety

    ® ™ ™ Safety Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 2. Safety 2.1. Intended Use The intended use of this equipment is as a communication interface and gateway. The equipment receives and transmits data on various physical layers and connection types. If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

  • Page 8: Preparation

    ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Preparation 3. Preparation 3.1. Cabling Have the following cables available: • Ethernet cable for configuration • Ethernet cable x 2 for connecting to the networks • Power cable 3.2.

  • Page 9: Hms Software Applications

    3.5. HMS Software Applications Download the software installation files and user documentation from www.anybus.com/support. IPconfig Use the HMS software application IPconfig and scan your network to discover and change the Communicator IP address and to access the Communicator built-in web interface. NOTE As an alternative, you can set a static IP address within the same IP address range as the Communicator IP address on the computer accessing the Communicator built-in web interface.

  • Page 10: About Anybus Communicator

    ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server About Anybus Communicator 4. About Anybus Communicator 4.1. How the Communication Works Figure 1. Process data traffic overview The Communicator enables communication between a Master device connected to a EtherNet/IP network and a Master device connected to a Modbus TCP network.

  • Page 11: How The Data Exchange Works

    ® ™ ™ How the Data Exchange Works Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 4.2. How the Data Exchange Works Figure 2. The Communicator internal memory areas The data exchanged between the Communicator and the EtherNet/IP and the Modbus TCP resides in the Communicator internal memory buffer.

  • Page 12: Installation

    ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Installation 5. Installation 5.1. External Parts Figure 3. External parts A. Power connector E. EtherNet/IP port x 2 Security switch B. Label with LED designation Modbus TCP port x 2 Factory reset button C.

  • Page 13: Din Rail Mounting

    ® ™ ™ DIN Rail Mounting Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 5.2. DIN Rail Mounting IMPORTANT The equipment must be electrically grounded through the DIN rail for EMC compliance. Make sure that the equipment is correctly mounted on the rail and that the rail is properly grounded. Figure 4.

  • Page 14: Connect To Ethernet/Ip Network

    ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Connect to EtherNet/IP Network 5.3. Connect to EtherNet/IP Network Figure 5. Connect to EtherNet/IP network 1. Connect the Communicator, upper connector, to your EtherNet/IP network. EtherNet/IP Connector Description Not used Not used Not used...

  • Page 15: Connect To Modbus Tcp Network

    ® ™ ™ Connect to Modbus TCP Network Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 5.4. Connect to Modbus TCP Network Figure 6. Connect to Modbus TCP network 1. Connect the Communicator, lower connector, to your Modbus TCP network. EtherNet/IP Connector Description Not used...

  • Page 16: Connect To Power

    ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Connect to Power 5.5. Connect to Power CAUTION Ensure that the power supply is turned off before connecting it to the equipment. IMPORTANT Using the wrong type of power supply can damage the equipment. Ensure that the power supply is connected properly and of the recommended type.

  • Page 17: Security Switch

    ® ™ ™ Security Switch Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 5.6. Security Switch When the security switch is in its locked position, the Communicator built-in web interface can not be accessed and the Communicator can not be configured using the built-in web interface. Network specific parameters, configured via the PLC is still available.
  • Page 18 ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Security Switch Security Switch Status LED Figure 9. Security switch locked status LED When the security switch is in its: • locked position, the security switch status LED turn solid green. •...

  • Page 19: Lock The Cables

    ® ™ ™ Lock the Cables Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 5.7. Lock the Cables Figure 10. Lock the cables To strain relieve the cables, place a cable tie in the holder and lock the cables. SCM-1202-196 Version 1.0 Page 15 of 56...

  • Page 20: Din Rail Demount

    ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server DIN Rail Demount 5.8. DIN Rail Demount Before You Begin IMPORTANT Be careful when removing the Communicator from the DIN-rail. If not removed properly, the DIN rail locking mechanism and the product cover can break. Have a flat-blade screwdriver, size 5.5 mm, available.
  • Page 21 ® ™ ™ DIN Rail Demount Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Hold the screwdriver in the DIN rail locking mechanism while you unhook the Communicator from the DIN rail. Figure 12. Unhook the Communicator SCM-1202-196 Version 1.0 Page 17 of 56...

  • Page 22: Communicator Configuration

    ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Communicator Configuration 6. Communicator Configuration 6.1. Connect the Communicator Procedure Connect to EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP network Network 1 = EtherNet/IP Network 2 = Modbus TCP Connect to PC and Power Connect an Ethernet cable between the Communicator and your PC.

  • Page 23: Access The Built-In Web Interface From Hms Ipconfig

    To access the Communicator built-in web interface, ensure that Port 80 TCP is open in your Firewall. This applies to any Firewall between the web browser and the gateway. NOTE To access the Communicator built-in web interface from HMS IPconfig, ensure that port Port 3250 UDP is open in your PC Windows Firewall. NOTE Ensure that the security switch is unlocked.
  • Page 24 Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Access the Built-In Web Interface From HMS IPconfig To open the Open web page built-in web interface, click Communicator. Result You are redirected to the Communicator built-in web interface Home page.

  • Page 25: Access The Built-In Web Interface From A Web Browser

    ® ™ ™ Access the Built-In Web Interface From a Web Browser Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 6.3. Access the Built-In Web Interface From a Web Browser Before You Begin NOTE The Communicator configuration port default IP address is 192.168.0.10. NOTE To access the Communicator built-in web interface, ensure that Port 80 TCP is open in your Firewall.

  • Page 26: Communicator Built-In Web Interface Overview

    ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Communicator Built-In Web Interface Overview 6.4. Communicator Built-In Web Interface Overview Use the Communicator built-in web interface to configure, maintain and troubleshoot the Communicator. Figure 13. The Communicator built-in web interface Home page Menu item Description Home...

  • Page 27: Ethernet/Ip Settings

    ® ™ ™ EtherNet/IP Settings Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 6.5. EtherNet/IP Settings 6.5.1. EtherNet/IP IP Settings To Use DHCP Server Figure 14. IP Settings, DHCP enabled By default, the IP settings are provided by the high level network DHCP server. The DHCP enabled checkbox is selected.
  • Page 28 ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server EtherNet/IP Settings To Configure IP Settings Manually Figure 15. EtherNet/IP IP Settings, DCHP disabled 1. Deselect the DHCP enabled checkbox. 2. Configure the IP settings. Setting Description IP address The EtherNet/IP network IP address in IPv4 dot-decimal notation Subnet mask The EtherNet/IP network Subnet mask in IPv4 dot-decimal notation.

  • Page 29: Connection Settings

    ® ™ ™ EtherNet/IP Settings Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Naming the Host Figure 16. IP Settings Hostname You can label the Communicator. • The maximum allowed length of the Hostname is 64 characters. • No symbol characters, punctuation characters, or whitespace are permitted. •...

  • Page 30: Modbus Tcp Settings

    ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Modbus TCP Settings 6.6. Modbus TCP Settings 6.6.1. Modbus TCP IP Settings To Use DHCP Server Figure 18. IP Settings, DHCP enabled By default, the IP settings are provided by the high level network DHCP server. The DHCP enabled checkbox is selected.
  • Page 31 ® ™ ™ Modbus TCP Settings Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server To Configure IP Settings Manually Figure 19. Modbus TCP IP Settings, DCHP disabled 1. Deselect the DHCP enabled checkbox. 2. Configure the IP settings. Setting Description IP address The Modbus TCP network IP address in IPv4 dot-decimal notation...

  • Page 32: Timeout Time Settings

    ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Modbus TCP Settings Naming the Host Figure 20. IP Settings Hostname You can label the Communicator. • The maximum allowed length of the Hostname is 64 characters. • No symbol characters, punctuation characters, or whitespace are permitted. •...

  • Page 33: I/O Configuration

    ® ™ ™ I/O Configuration Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 6.7. I/O Configuration Figure 22. I/O configuration page Enter the desired Size for the network input data and output data. By default, the Communicator is set to use the same I/O sizes for both the EtherNet/IP and the Modbus TCP networks.
  • Page 34 ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server I/O Configuration Convert Between Big-Endian and Little-Endian To convert between big-endian and little-endian you must reverse the byte order. Figure 23. I/O data map, Endian swap To reverse the byte order: In the web-interface left sidebar menu, click .
  • Page 35 ® ™ ™ I/O Configuration Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Build Detailed Endian Swap If you have multiple data types, you can use the Detailed endian swap to change different parts of the data area in different ways. Figure 24.
  • Page 36 ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server I/O Configuration • To duplicate an endian swap object: Select the checkbox in front of the endian swap object that you want to duplicate and click the Duplicate selected button. You can select multiple endian swap objects and duplicate the group.

  • Page 37: Apply Configuration

    ® ™ ™ Apply Configuration Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 6.8. Apply Configuration Before You Begin NOTE When you apply the configuration, any existing configuration is overwritten. Figure 28. Before you can apply the configuration, ensure that there is no active communication on the EtherNet/IP network or the Modbus TCP network where the Communicator is connected.

  • Page 38: Configuration Notes

    ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Configuration Notes 6.9. Configuration Notes You can add notes to describe the Communicator configuration. 6.9.1. Add Configuration Note To open the Configuration Notes window, click on the comments icon Figure 29.

  • Page 39: View And Edit Configuration Notes

    ® ™ ™ Configuration Notes Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Write your configuration note and click accept Figure 31. Write a configuration note The configuration note is added to the list. To close the window, click close 6.9.2.
  • Page 40 ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Configuration Notes Figure 33. Example: The Configuration Notes window with added notes Page 36 of 56 SCM-1202-196 Version 1.0...

  • Page 41: Plc Configuration

    ® ™ ™ PLC Configuration Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 7. PLC Configuration 7.1. Export Product EDS File Option for Ethernet/IP Adapter. Option if the PLC program requires a product file, EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) file to configure the EtherNet/IP PLC to use the Communicator.

  • Page 42: Idle Mode

    ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Addressing and Register Mapping 7.2.3. Idle Mode Transaction Holding Register Description Enter/Exit Idle Mode 0x1004 Used by the Modbus TCP client to indicate an idle/offline mode on the network. Page 38 of 56 SCM-1202-196 Version 1.0...

  • Page 43: Verify Operation

    ® ™ ™ Verify Operation Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 8. Verify Operation 8.1. Communicator Status Monitor On the Home page, you can get a quick overview of the network and the Communicator operating status. Figure 35. Home page Gateway status Overview the Communicator LED indications remotely.
  • Page 44 ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Communicator Status Monitor Status Symbols Symbol Description Internal error has occurred and operation cannot be guaranteed. Out of Specification. Check Function: • Initial state where non network components are started and configured. •...

  • Page 45: Communicator Led Indicators

    ® ™ ™ Communicator LED Indicators Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 8.2. Communicator LED Indicators NOTE Before you can verify operation you must configure the Communicator. Figure 36. Gateway status (A), Lower connector (B), Upper connector (C) and (D) Security Switch LED A - Gateway status Operation Status Description...
  • Page 46 ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Communicator LED Indicators LED B - EtherNet/IP, Upper connector LED C - Modbus TCP, Lower connector Operation Status EtherCAT EtherNet/IP Modbus TCP PROFINET Green, solid EtherCAT device in EtherNet/IP online, one Modbus TCP online, at least PROFINET online, one...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    ® ™ ™ Maintenance Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 9. Maintenance 9.1. Configuration File Handling 9.1.1. Export Configuration You can export the current configuration, in order to import and use the same settings to configure additional Communicator.

  • Page 48: Import Configuration

    ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Configuration File Handling 9.1.2. Import Configuration To easily configure multiple Communicator with the same settings, you can import a configuration file. Before You Begin The supported file format is .conf. Procedure Figure 38.

  • Page 49: Clear And Revert Configuration

    ® ™ ™ Clear and Revert Configuration Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 9.2. Clear and Revert Configuration You can restore all settings in a configuration to the default settings. Procedure Figure 39. Files & firmware page To Clear the Configuration When you want to clear a configuration and return to the default settings.

  • Page 50: Firmware Management

    • the firmware is compatible with the Communicator hardware • the firmware is suited for the product • the officially HMS software signatures are valid • that the firmware file is not corrupt or damaged If the firmware file does not pass the validation, the firmware file is rejected and an error message appear.

  • Page 51: Update Firmware

    ® ™ ™ Firmware Management Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 9.3.4. Update Firmware Before You Begin Ensure that the Communicator is disconnected from the OT networks. Procedure Figure 41. Files & firmware page To update the firmware: On the Files &...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Troubleshooting 10. Troubleshooting 10.1. Diagnostics 10.1.1. I/O Data On the Diagnostics, I/O data page you can monitor how the data flow between the EtherNet/IP side and the Modbus TCP side, including any configured endian conversions. Figure 42.

  • Page 53: Event Log

    ® ™ ™ Diagnostics Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 10.1.2. Event Log Figure 43. Event log page example How To Analyze the Information The log follows the FIFO principle, first in and first out. The oldest (first) value is processed first. Time (d:hh:mm:ss.ms) The date and time when the event occurred.

  • Page 54: Reset To Factory Settings

    ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Reset to Factory Settings 10.2. Reset to Factory Settings Before You Begin Procedure To reset the Communicator: Disconnect the Communicator from power. Figure 44. Disconnect power Use a pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen to press and hold the Reset button. Figure 45.
  • Page 55 ® ™ ™ Reset to Factory Settings Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server While holding the reset button, reconnect the Communicator to power. Figure 46. Hold Reset button and reconnect power Release the reset button. The Communicator enters exception state. Reboot the Communicator.

  • Page 56: Firmware Upgrade Error Management

    ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Firmware Upgrade Error Management 10.3. Firmware Upgrade Error Management If the firmware update process is interrupted or if the power is lost during the update process, the Communicator goes into fallback mode. The last working firmware is still available on the flash, but it is not active.
  • Page 57 ® ™ ™ Firmware Upgrade Error Management Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Leave the Communicator for 10 minutes. The Gateway status led indicator flashes red and green until the firmware upgrade is completed. Figure 50. Firmware upgrade LED indication Result The Communicator recover and return to normal operation.

  • Page 58: Support

    ® ™ ™ Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server Support 10.4. Support 10.4.1. Support Package Figure 52. Support page example Before you create a ticket for technical support, generate a support package. The support package contains information about what has occurred and will help the Anybus technical support team resolve the support case as quickly and efficiently as possible.

  • Page 59: Technical Data

    ® ™ ™ Technical Data Anybus Communicator - EtherNet/IP Adapter to Modbus TCP Server 11. Technical Data For complete technical specifications and regulatory compliance information, please visit www.anybus.com. 11.1. Technical Specifications Article identification ABC4011 Configuration connector RJ45 Upper connector RJ45 x 2 Lower connector RJ45 x 2 Power connector...
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