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Page 2: Please Read This Notice
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of ProSoft Technology Improvements and/or changes in this manual or the product may be made at any time. These changes will be made periodically to correct technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. -
Page 3: Your Feedback Please
+1 (661) 716-5101 (Fax) http://www.prosoft-technology.com Copyright © ProSoft Technology, Inc. 2000 - 2007. All Rights Reserved. 6201-WA-MNET Setup Guide June 27, 2007 PSFT.MNET..UM.07.06.27 ProSoft Technology ®, ProLinx ®, inRAx ®, ProTalk® and RadioLinx ® are Registered Trademarks of ProSoft Technology, Inc. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Important Installation Instructions ....................2 Your Feedback Please ........................3 INTRODUCTION .........................7 Before You Begin ......................7 Using the Sample ProSoft Configuration Builder Files..........8 About Transmission Casts ...................9 LOAD THE REQUIRED SOFTWARE..................11 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) .............11 Copy the Sample Application File ................12 CONFIGURE THE MNET CLIENT MODULE ................13... - Page 6 7.5.8 Intellectual Property..................... 45 7.5.9 Additional Restrictions Relating To Software And Other Intellectual Property ... 46 7.5.10 Allocation of risks......................46 7.5.11 Controlling Law and Severability ................. 46 INDEX............................... 47 Page 6 of 48 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 27, 2007...
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction In This Chapter Before You Begin ..............7 Using the Sample ProSoft Configuration Builder Files ..... 8 About Transmission Casts ............9 This manual is intended to guide you through the setup and configuration of your ProLinx Wireless MNET Client and Server devices. -
Page 8: Using The Sample Prosoft Configuration Builder Files
6201-WA-MNET ♦ ProLinx Wireless Introduction High Speed Wireless Modbus TCP/IP Gateway Using the Sample ProSoft Configuration Builder Files The sample application uses two 6201-WA-MNET modules to establish wireless communications between a Primary Client at a main site and a Server located at a remote site. -
Page 9: About Transmission Casts
Only five of the 15 modules on the network will be configured to handle certain types of commands while the remaining 10 that are not in the MULTICAST group will ignore the messages not intended for them. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 9 of 48 June 27, 2007... - Page 10 6201-WA-MNET ♦ ProLinx Wireless Introduction High Speed Wireless Modbus TCP/IP Gateway Page 10 of 48 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 27, 2007...
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Page 11: Load The Required Software
Install ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB)......11 Copy the Sample Application File .......... 12 There is one application (ProSoft Configuration Builder) and one file (PPF) that you must download from the ProLinx Solutions CD to your PC or Laptop whether you are using the sample configuration or are modifying the configuration to suit the needs of your application. -
Page 12: Copy The Sample Application File
Copy the Sample Application File From the ProLinx Solutions splash screen, click Product Documentation. Choose Samples → Wireless. Copy the PROLINX WIRELESS SAMPLE.PPF file to a location on your PC or Laptop. Page 12 of 48 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 27, 2007... -
Page 13: Configure The Mnet Client Module
MNET modules. The default configuration is designed to pass 1200 words between each module. Each module is configured separately. Configuration is accomplished using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB). The default configuration file is PROLINX WIRELESS SAMPLE.PPF. Start PCB. -
Page 14: Complete The Prosoft Configuration Builder Sections
6201-WA-MNET ♦ ProLinx Wireless Configure the MNET Client Module High Speed Wireless Modbus TCP/IP Gateway Complete the ProSoft Configuration Builder Sections 3.1.1 Radio Ethernet Configuration Double-click the icon. Every Modbus TCP/IP module is set up with the defaults shown in the example. -
Page 15: Radio Configuration (Client)
This parameter defines the data rate(s) for transmission of directed messages. Possible values are outlined in the following table. Value Definition Fixed 1 Mbit (1) Fixed 2 Mbit (2) Auto fallback high (11, 5.5, 2, 1) ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 15 of 48 June 27, 2007... -
Page 16: Radio Sntp Client
As you select each parameter, the help window on the screen displays information to help you make your selections. The PWP Driver Manual describes each of these parameters. Page 16 of 48 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 27, 2007... -
Page 17: Radio Pwp Exchanges
MNET module. Each module contains a database and both modules are capable of producing or consuming data. This is accomplished using ProSoft Wireless Protocol (PWP) commands. In the sample, we are sending all 1200 words and receiving 1200 words back. We are actually sending only 50 words of data from and to the user's main and remote sites. - Page 18 How it's Done Double-click on the icon. Click the Add button. ProSoft Configuration Builder adds a default row. Page 18 of 48 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 27, 2007...
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Page 19: Radio Pwp Multicast Group List
This section does not contain any data for the sample application. The sample application uses UNICAST transmission and therefore there is no need to enter IPs of other devices in this section. The ProLinx PWP Driver Manual describes this section in detail. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 19 of 48 June 27, 2007... -
Page 20: Mnet Servers
The sample configuration file requires that the module currently being configured be configured as a Client. This was done in the MNET Client 0 section. Expand the MNET Client 0 section. Page 20 of 48 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 27, 2007... -
Page 21: Mnet Client 0 Commands
Client module. The commands in this example show how the data is being written by the MNET Client to the server device, and how the MNET Client is reading the data from the MNET Server device. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 21 of 48 June 27, 2007... -
Page 22: Commonnet
This section does not require any editing for the sample application. Refer to the MNET Driver Manual located on the ProLinx Solutions CD for information on setting up data mapping for your application. Page 22 of 48 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 27, 2007... -
Page 23: Save And Download The Configuration File To The 6201-Wa-Mnet Client
6201-WA-MNET Client module. Apply power to the module if you have not already done so. Choose File → Save As… and save the .PPF file to a location on your hard drive. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 23 of 48 June 27, 2007... - Page 24 Device. Select the appropriate COM port and click the Download button. The download is complete when the OK button becomes active. When the download is completed, click the OK button. Page 24 of 48 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 27, 2007...
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Page 25: Configure The Mnet Server Module
In the sample application, this radio's IP address is set to 172.16.10.131. In our sample application, the MNET Client IP address is set to 172.16.10.130, so here we used the next IP address in the range which happens to be 131. When you ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 25 of 48 June 27, 2007... -
Page 26: Radio Configuration (Server)
RTS Threshold 60 to 2347 RTS/CTS handshake threshold byte count in milliseconds. Less than 60 will interfere with control packets. Page 26 of 48 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 27, 2007... -
Page 27: Radio Sntp Client
WEP Keys 1 through 4. When the WEP Key Rollover parameter is enabled, the module will randomly change the WEP key. 4.1.3 Radio SNTP Client Double-click on the icon. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 27 of 48 June 27, 2007... -
Page 28: Radio Pwp Exchanges
UNICAST. We now need to build the Consume command on the MNET Server in order to accept the data. The corresponding Consume command on the MNET Server looks like this: Page 28 of 48 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 27, 2007... - Page 29 Client) using an exchange ID of 1000. Send data every 100 ms using UNICAST. Both the MNET Server and the MNET Client have corresponding Produce and Consume commands. The following diagram illustrates the sample application: ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 29 of 48 June 27, 2007...
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Page 30: Radio Pwp Multicast Group List
4.1.6 MNET Servers The default values do not have to be changed for this application. However, refer to the MNET Driver Manual for information on each of the remaining parameters. Page 30 of 48 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 27, 2007... -
Page 31: Mnet Client 0
MNET Driver Manual for information on each of the remaining parameters. 4.1.8 MNET Client 0 Commands A 6201-WA-MNET module configured as a Server cannot issue commands and therefore, this section is commented out. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 31 of 48 June 27, 2007... -
Page 32: Save And Download The File To The 6201-Wa-Mnet Server
Server module. Apply power to the module if you have not already done so. Choose File → Save As… and save the .PPF file to a location on your hard drive. Right-click on 6201-WA-MNET_Server and select Download from PC to Device. Page 32 of 48 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 27, 2007... - Page 33 Note: Once the configuration is downloaded to the module, the Port 0 Err LED may be flashing. This is common behavior since a Modbus device is not directly connected to Port 0 on the MNET Server. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 33 of 48 June 27, 2007...
- Page 34 6201-WA-MNET ♦ ProLinx Wireless Configure the MNET Server Module High Speed Wireless Modbus TCP/IP Gateway Page 34 of 48 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 27, 2007...
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Page 35: Verify Data Exchange
High Speed Wireless Modbus TCP/IP Gateway Verify Data Exchange Run Diagnostics Using ProSoft Configuration Builder Move the connector from the Debug Port on the MNET Server module and plug it into the Debug Port of the MNET Client module. Ensure that power is applied to both modules. - Page 36 “S” key indicating that data is being passed between modules. If these values do not change, contact ProSoft Technical Support. The data shown represents clock values originating from the 6201-WA-MNET Client. The values are stored in 10 registers beginning with register 3000. The...
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Page 37: Default Module Configuration Assignments
(for example 6201-WA-MNET to 6201-WA-MNET). WATTCP Parameters The following default parameters are applicable to all WA modules: 255.255.255.0 Radio_Subnet_Mask : 172.16.10.1 Radio_Default_Gateway: ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 37 of 48 June 27, 2007... - Page 38 6201-WA-MNET ♦ ProLinx Wireless Default Module Configuration Assignments High Speed Wireless Modbus TCP/IP Gateway Page 38 of 48 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 27, 2007...
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Page 39: Support, Service & Extended Warranty
E-mail address: support@prosoft-technology.com Those of us at ProSoft Technology, Inc. want to provide the best and quickest support possible, so before calling please have the following information available. You may wish to fax this information to us prior to calling. -
Page 40: How To Contact Us: Sales And Support
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions The following RMA Policies and Conditions apply to any returned product. These RMA Policies are subject to change by ProSoft without notice. For warranty information, see Section C below entitled "Limited Warranty". In the event of any inconsistency between the RMA Policies and the Warranty, the Warranty shall govern. -
Page 41: All Product Returns
10% Restocking Fee if Factory Seal is not broken 20% Restocking Fee if Factory Seal is broken ProSoft retains the right, in its absolute and sole discretion, to reject any non- warranty returns for credit if the return is not requested within three (3) months... -
Page 42: Procedures For Return Of Units Out Of Warranty
3300 1500-All * 30% of list price is an estimated repair cost only. The actual cost of repairs will be determined when the module is received by ProSoft and evaluated for needed repairs. Purchasing Warranty Extension: As detailed below in ProSoft's Warranty, the standard Warranty Period is one year (or in the case of RadioLinx modules, three years) from the date of delivery. -
Page 43: Limited Warranty
Product that is the subject of the sale will (1) conform to and perform in accordance with published specifications prepared, approved, and issued by ProSoft, and (2) will be free from defects in material or workmanship; provided these warranties only cover Product that is sold as new. -
Page 44: What Is Not Covered By This Warranty
The information in this Agreement is subject to change without notice. ProSoft shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions made herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance or use of this material. The user guides included with your original product purchased by you from ProSoft, contains information protected by copyright. -
Page 45: Disclaimer Of All Other Warranties
Warranty, including statements made by salesperson. No employee of ProSoft or any other party is authorized to make any warranty in addition to those made in this Warranty. The Customer is warned, therefore, to check this Warranty carefully to see that it correctly reflects those terms that are important to the Customer. -
Page 46: Additional Restrictions Relating To Software And Other Intellectual Property
7.5.10 Allocation of risks This Warranty allocates the risk of product failure between ProSoft and the Customer. This allocation is recognized by both parties and is reflected in the price of the goods. The Customer acknowledges that it has read this Warranty, understands it, and is bound by its Terms. -
Page 47: Index
Sales and Support • 40 Time Limit for Bringing Suit • 45 Transmit Rate • 15, 27 Important Installation Instructions • 2 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) • Intellectual Property • 45 Un-repairable Units: • 42 Introduction • 7 Using the Sample ProSoft Configuration IP Addresses •... - Page 48 WATTCP Parameters • 37 WEP Key Rollover • 16, 27 What Is Covered By This Warranty • 43 What Is Not Covered By This Warranty • 44 Your Feedback Please • 3 Page 48 of 48 ProSoft Technology, Inc. June 27, 2007...