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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction............................5 Installing Drivers ..........................6 Downloading Drivers to a PanelMate Unit..................7 Serial Transfer Cables ........................ 7 Modicon PLCs Using Modbus ......................9 Introduction ..........................10 Memory ............................10 Possible Configurations ........................ 11 Direct............................ - Page 6 Modicon Communication Driver Manual 984-385, 984-484, 984-685, 984-785, Compact 984-145, 984-385E, 984-485E, 984-685E,984- 785E, and Quantum ........................34 Standard Binary Table ......................35 Modbus Plus Word and Bit References ..................36 984-385, 984-485, 984-685, 984-785, Compact 984-145, 984-385E, 984-485E, 984-685E, 984- 785E, and Quantum ........................
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Page 7: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction Introduction This chapter describes Modicon drivers, specifically: • About driver installation • How to download drivers to a PanelMate... -
Page 8: Installing Drivers
Modicon Communication Driver Manual Installing Drivers Note: PanelMate PC does not support connectivity to Modbus RTU. Check the Cutler-Hammer web site for current information on PanelMate PC connectivity to Modicon Modbus Plus. If you need to use a connectivity option not contained in this section, contact the Cutler-Hammer Support Services for recommendations. -
Page 9: Downloading Drivers To A Panelmate Unit
Chapter 1: Introduction Downloading Drivers to a PanelMate Unit • In the VCP Transfer Utility, choose the “Executive” tab and select the proper Executive Firmware to download to the PanelMate unit. • Click the button labeled “Add to Operation List.” Note: In order to download to a PanelMate for the first time or to clear the existence of another driver, the PanelMate must first be loaded with Executive Firmware. - Page 10 Modicon Communication Driver Manual Cable P/N 0818 (PanelMate Power Series 1500 and PanelMate 500 only)
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Page 11: Modicon Plcs Using Modbus
Chapter 2: Modbus PLCs Using Modbus Modicon PLCs Using Modbus This chapter explains how to use your PanelMate operator station with Modicon PLCs in Modbus ASCII or RTU mode. Specifically, this chapter includes: • Introduction • Memory • Possible Configurations •... -
Page 12: Introduction
Modicon Communication Driver Manual Introduction The Operator Station can be used with any of the Modicon PLCs that have Modbus capability. You may use the Modbus ASCII mode driver or the Modbus RTU mode driver to communicate Modbus to Modicon PLCs. The driver takes responsibility for communications to this programmable controller, generating the protocol necessary to request information from and send information to the PLC. -
Page 13: Possible Configurations
Chapter 2: Modbus PLCs Using Modbus Possible Configurations Examples of possible connections are described and shown in the following pages. Direct A direct connection to a Modicon PLC with built-in Modbus, without the need for any additional modules. Models without built-in Modbus require a Modbus adapter. -
Page 14: Multiple Plcs On A Single Modbus
Modicon Communication Driver Manual Multiple PLCs on a Single Modbus If the Operator Station is to communicate with multiple PLCs on a single Modbus network, it requires its own Modbus modem to provide the necessary interface. -
Page 15: Adapters And Cable Connectors For Modicon Plcs
Chapter 2: Modbus PLCs Using Modbus Adapters and Cable Connectors for Modicon PLCs The following table shows the Modicon PLCs, adapters, and cable connectors. Consult the proper Modicon manual for any information not contained in this manual. Model Modbus Ports Modbus Modbus Cable... -
Page 16: Cable Diagrams
Modicon Communication Driver Manual Cable Diagrams Communications between the Operator Station and Modbus is RS232C. The recommended maximum cable length is 50 cable feet. You should construct a communications cable of the desired length for each connection to be made. Note that the cable configuration is similar for the various Modicon PLCs and modems. -
Page 17: Micro Rj45 Connector
Chapter 2: Modbus PLCs Using Modbus Micro RJ45 Connector MB22 584 Military Connector 25-Pin Modems (J478) -
Page 18: Modbus 25-Pin Ports
Modicon Communication Driver Manual The Operator Stations that have RJ-11 6-wire modular jacks must have cables configured with male modular connectors. Modbus 25-Pin Ports Modbus 9-Pin Ports Micro RJ45 Connector... -
Page 19: 584 Military Connector
Chapter 2: Modbus PLCs Using Modbus 584 Military Connector 25-Pin Modems (J478) For applications requiring additional Modbus ports, it is recommended that Modbus expanders be used. Modbus Port Expanders from Modicon may be used to connect multiple Operator Stations to a single PLC. -
Page 20: 984 And 584 Modbus Ports
Modicon Communication Driver Manual 984 and 584 Modbus Ports The Modicon P230 Programmer is used to set the communications parameters of the 984 and 584 Modbus ports. For the PLC address, use the number that coincides with the PLC ID# you have established for this unit in the PLC Name and Port Table. -
Page 21: Micro 84/J375 Modbus Adapter
Chapter 2: Modbus PLCs Using Modbus Micro 84/J375 Modbus Adapter The J375 Modbus Adapter is a communications interface module for the Micro 84 PLC. The J375 provides one RS232C port connection for use with intelligent RS232 devices. Also, port connections are provided for the Micro 84 controller and a P370 Micro 84 Programmer. -
Page 22: 484 Plc/J474 Modbus Communication Interface
Modicon Communication Driver Manual 484 PLC/J474 Modbus Communication Interface The J474 Communication Interface allows for a computer or other intelligent devices to communicate to a 484 PLC. The J474 may be connected to the Modbus or an RS232 device via a single 30-pin connector. - Page 23 Chapter 2: Modbus PLCs Using Modbus The slave address (PLC ID#) is selected by connecting pins 24, 22, 18, 16, 14, 12, 10 and 8 to signal ground at pin 26. A binary pattern is used, where zero bit = connect to pin 26 and a one bit = leave unconnected.
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Page 24: Modicon Word And Bit References
Modicon Communication Driver Manual Modicon Word and Bit References The following section describes the use of Modicon word and bit references in your configuration. The general word referencing method is: [plcname,word#format] The “plcname” is the name of the designated PLC as listed in the PLC Name and Port Table. The “word”... -
Page 25: Modicon 584, 884, And 984 Register, Input And Coil References
Chapter 2: Modbus PLCs Using Modbus Modicon 584, 884, and 984 Register, Input and Coil References The Modicon PLCs listed above use decimal word addresses. The Operator Station format default is BIN4. The following list contains the supported memory types. 0XXXX Coils/discrete outputs 0XXXXX... - Page 26 Modicon Communication Driver Manual The following is the format for a register bit reference. [rr bb] PLC reference number of the register. PLC reference number of the bit position. The bit positions are numbered from 1 to 16, least significant to most significant, respectively. Note that leading 0’s are not required. Note: The register number must be followed by a space.
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Page 27: Maintenance Access
Chapter 2: Modbus PLCs Using Modbus Maintenance Access The Maintenance Template will access all memory locations supported by the PLC driver as defined in this manual. When running online, you may change the PLC reference. You must enter the correct mnemonics and numeric values and create a legal reference to change a PLC reference. -
Page 28: Modicon Plcs Using Modbus Plus
Modicon Communication Driver Manual Modicon PLCs Using Modbus Plus This chapter explains how to use your PanelMate Power Series operator stations on the Modbus Plus network. Specifically, this chapter includes: • Introduction • Memory • Possible Configurations • Cabling • Communications parameters •... -
Page 29: Introduction
Chapter 3: Modicon PLCs Using Modibus Plus Introduction An Operator Station, with an optional Modbus Plus interface board, can communicate with Modicon controllers that have Modbus Plus compatibility. The Operator Station appears as a node on the Modbus Plus network (similar to an SA85 network adapter). The interface board has responsibility for establishing and maintaining communications across the network. -
Page 30: Possible Configurations
Modicon Communication Driver Manual Possible Configurations Direct The Operator Station may be connected directly to a Modicon controller having Modbus Plus capability. The Operator Station must have a different network node address than the Modicon controller (see Switch Settings for more information on setting node addresses). -
Page 31: Multiple Controllers On A Single Modbus Plus Network
Chapter 3: Modicon PLCs Using Modibus Plus Multiple Controllers on a Single Modbus Plus Network In this configuration, the Operator Station acts like a node on the immediate Modbus Plus network. Each node on the network must have a separate node address as in the following example (see the Switch Settings section for more information on setting node addresses). -
Page 32: Multiple Controllers On Multiple Modbus Plus Networks
Modicon Communication Driver Manual Multiple Controllers on Multiple Modbus Plus Networks An Operator Station can communicate with up to 32 controllers at once. An Operator Station communicates with a controller through a maximum of four bridges. An Operator Station communicates with another Operator Station through a maximum of three bridges. Note: The address of the system on the 5th byte of the routing address must be a number less than 8. -
Page 33: Cabling Diagrams
Chapter 3: Modicon PLCs Using Modibus Plus Cabling Diagrams Communications between the Operator Station and Modbus Plus follows the Modicon standard. See the PanelMate Power Series Modbus Plus Interface Instructions IL (01-50463) for additional information. The Operator Station should be wired like a node on the Modbus Plus Network. The Modicon Part number for the connector required is: AS-MBKT-085 (if the Operator Station is at an inline node) or AS-MBKT-185 (if the Operator Station is at an extreme end of the network). - Page 34 Modicon Communication Driver Manual Three flashes, then OFF for 1.7 seconds The Operator Station node is not hearing any other nodes. It is periodically claiming the token, but finding no other node to pass it. Check the network link for an open or short circuit or defective termination.
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Page 35: Communication Parameters
Chapter 3: Modicon PLCs Using Modibus Plus Communication Parameters When using the Modbus Plus interface board, the only communication parameter that needs to be set is the I/O port. In the PLC Name and Port Table, configure the Use field for the I/O port to MODBUS+. -
Page 36: Switch Settings
Modicon Communication Driver Manual Switch Settings The following is a summary of the necessary settings for each of the modules. Be sure to check with Cutler-Hammer Support Services for any possible updates or changes if you encounter any difficulty. Operator Station The Operator Station has one switch setting that is used to set the network node address. -
Page 37: Standard Binary Table
Chapter 3: Modicon PLCs Using Modibus Plus Standard Binary Table Address Switch Position Address Switch Position Note: Modicon uses binary format starting at 1. This means that you must always add 1 to the binary number in the above table. -
Page 38: Modbus Plus Word And Bit References
Modicon Communication Driver Manual Modbus Plus Word and Bit References The following section describes the use of Modbus Plus word and bit references in your configuration. The general word referencing method is: [plcname,word#format] The “plcname” is the name of the designated PLC as listed in the PLC Name and Port Table. The “word”... - Page 39 Chapter 3: Modicon PLCs Using Modibus Plus The following is the format for a register reference: [3rrr] or [4rrr] rrr Controller reference number of the register. The following is the format for a discrete input reference: [1iiii] iiii Controller reference number for an input reference. The following is the format for a coil reference: [0cccc] cccc Controller reference number for a coil reference.
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Page 40: Unsolicited Writes To The Operator Station With Modbus Plus
Modicon Communication Driver Manual The following is the format for a global data bit read from a Operator Station: [GLBL,G00rr bb] or [GLBL, G00rr.bb] Operator Station reference number of the register. bb Operator Station reference number of the bit position. The bit positions are numbered from 1 to 16, least significant to most significant. -
Page 41: Maintenance Access
Chapter 3: Modicon PLCs Using Modibus Plus Note: For a Operator Station to read data from another Operator Station, the routing address after the Operator Station address should be set to 1. Data Block Size - This represents the length of the data block (must match the third word of the control block 4TTTT+2). -
Page 42: Modicon 410 Servo Controller
Modicon Communication Driver Manual Modicon 410 Servo Controller This chapter explains how to use the PanelMate operator station to communicate with the Modicon 410 Intelligent Brushless Servo Controller. Specifically, this chapter includes: • Introduction • Driver Installation • Memory • Possible Configurations •... -
Page 43: Introduction
Chapter 4: Modicon P410 Servo Controller Introduction The PanelMate Operator Station can be used to communicate with the Modicon 410 Intelligent Brushless Servo Controller. The driver takes responsibility for communications to this controller, generating the protocol necessary to request information from and send information to the controller. The controller responds to these requests and commands. -
Page 44: Possible Configurations
Modicon Communication Driver Manual Possible Configurations Examples of possible configurations are described and shown below. Direct A direct connection to a Modicon 410 without the need for any additional modules uses RS232/RS422 communications. Multiple Controllers The following figure shows multiple controllers connected on a network using RS422 communications. -
Page 45: Cabling
Chapter 4: Modicon P410 Servo Controller Cabling A shielded cable must be used to connect the PanelMate unit to a Modicon 410. The following diagrams describe the pinouts needed for a cable using RS232 and RS422, respectively. Using RS422, you can daisy chain devices for a multidrop configuration. The first Modicon 410 and the PanelMate Plus unit must be wired as shown below. -
Page 46: Communication Parameters
Modicon Communication Driver Manual Communication Parameters For the Modicon 410, certain parameters must be set in order to establish communications with the PanelMate unit. This is accomplished through dip switch settings, used to select a Modicon 410 network address. The network address selected is the PLC ID in the PanelMate Plus unit, PLC Name and Port Tables. -
Page 47: Modicon 410 Word And Bit References
Chapter 4: Modicon P410 Servo Controller Modicon 410 Word and Bit References The following section describes the use of Modicon 410 word and bit references in your configuration. The general word referencing method is: [plcname,word#format] The “plcname” is the name of the designated PLC as listed in the PLC Name and Port table. The “word”... -
Page 48: Index
Modicon Communication Driver Manual Index Memory, 10 ASCII, 10 Modbus Plus, 28 Adapters and Connectors, 13 RTU, 10 Modbus Plus Interface Board, 28 Cable Diagrams, 14 Modbus Plus, 32 PLC Configurations, 11 Communication Parameters Modbus - Direct, 11 Modbus Plus, 34 Modbus Plus - Direct, 29, 43 Communications Parameters, 17 Modbus Plus - Multiple controllers on a single Modbus... - Page 49 Reader Comment Card Cutler-Hammer strives to provide quality user guides and product manuals. Please take a moment to fill out this comment card. Title: Modicon Communication Driver Manual 01-00454-03 Excellent Good Fair Poor Is the document easy to follow? Does the product work as described in this document? Are the instructions easy to follow? Are the examples helpful/useful? Are there enough examples?
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