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User Guide A272-389 Rev. 1.0 06/2024 Modbus TCP Communications Module (SCM-E-MBUS) SCM SolaHD Communication Module For use with SolaHD™ SDN-D Power Supplies...
REVISION HISTORY User Guide 06/2024 A272-389 REVISION HISTORY Revision Code Revision Date Description Rev. 1.0 06/2024 Final Page: 4 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
A272-389 06/2024 PREFACE Thank you for purchasing SolaHD SCM-E-MBUS! This user manual defines how to use the communication functions of SCM-E-MBUS. It also contains important safety instructions that must be followed during the installation and operation of the communication module. Before attempting to install the product, please read all safety, installation, operational warnings and instructions thoroughly.
SDN2024100D version xx 05 16 • The SCM-E-MBUS functions with a variety of any Modbus TCP client devices. The web server is compatible with most MS Windows-based Internet browsers, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox. Page: 6 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
Risk of personal injury and explosion hazard when used in a Class I, Division 2/Class I, Zone 2 environment. Refer to the "Safety Instruction Sheet - SCM Communications Modules" provided with the product or located on our website at www.SolaHD.com. Be sure to adhere to all safety procedures provided in the sheet. Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 7...
140 x 25.5 x 106.9 mm (5.51 x 1.00 x 4.20 in), with sliding arm H x W x D 123.3 x 25.5 x 106.9 mm (4.85 x 1.00 x 4.20 in), without sliding arm Net Weight 161g Page: 8 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
Maximum Transmission Distance 100 meters Maximum number of Clients Default IP Address DHCP enabled Server Port Endianness Little-Endian 02 – Discrete Input 03 – Holding Register Supports Function Codes 04 – Input Register 06 – Write Single Register Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 9...
This LED indicator is used to indicate the status of the module. For full details on the status LEDs, refer to the Network and Module Status Indicators section. ETHERNET PORT This dual Ethernet port is used to connect the SCM-E-MBUS to the network. Page: 10 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
Flashing Red Connection timeout This means the device connection has timed out. SCM has detected that its IP address Steady Red Duplicate IP is already in use. Flashing Green / Red Self-test SCM is performing a self-test. Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 11...
1. Remove input power from power supplies. 2. Perform equipment installation and removal while power is removed. 3. Connect communications and power wiring while equipment is de-energized. 4. Restore input power only after installation and wire connection are complete. Page: 12 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
The sections below show the wiring of the SCM-E-MBUS to the SDN-D power supply. 1.5.3.1 WIRING: SCM-E-MBUS AND SDN-D 1:1 CONNECTION The set-up below shows typical connections of one SCM-E-MBUS to one SDN-D Power Supply. 1:1 Connection of SCM-E-MBUS to one SDN-10-24-100-D Power Supply Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 13...
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW User Guide 06/2024 A272-389 1.5.3.2 WIRING: SCM-E-MBUS AND SDN-D 1:2 CONNECTION The set-up below shows typical connections of one SCM-E-MBUS to two SDN-D Power Supplies. 1:2 Connection of SCM-E-MBUS to Dual SDN-10-24-100-D Power Supplies Page: 14 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
In effect, each Ethernet device has 2 RJ45 ports and an embedded single port switch, enabling continued communications under various adverse network conditions. The example below shows typical connections for 2 separate power supply subsystems operating on a ring network. Ring Connection of SCM-E-MBUS to two separate Power Supplies Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 15...
1.5.4.1 WIRING: PLC-MODBUS TCP CLIENT STAR TOPOLOGY The set-up below shows the wiring of a SCM-E-MBUS - SDN-D Power Supply to a PLC which supports Modbus TCP client in star topology. Star Connection of SCM-E-MBUS to PLC and Client/PC Page: 16 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
1.5.4.2 WIRING: PLC-MODBUS TCP CLIENT RING TOPOLOGY The set-up below shows the wiring of a one SCM-E-MBUS and one SDN-D Power Supply to a PLC which support Modbus TCP client in ring topology. Ring Connection of SCM-E-MBUS to PLC and Client/PC Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 17...
Modbus TCP client in ring topology. Ring Connection of three separate power supplies 1.5.5 SPACING The setup below shows the spacing of the SCM-E-MBUS to the SDN-D Power Supplies. Please note that all devices are mounted on a standard DIN-rail. Page: 18 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
125°C. DC Status DC OK DC OK flag becomes active when output voltage > 22, and < 28.5 Vdc. DC Not OK flag becomes active when output voltage DC NOT OK < 21.5 or > 29 Vdc. Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 19...
Gateway Address 0.0.0.0 None Read/Write Host Name Auto assigned Read/Write Domain name Auto assigned Read/Write DNS Server #1 0.0.0.0 None Read/Write DNS Server #2 0.0.0.0 None Read/Write Port 1 User Configurable Read/Write Port 2 User Configurable Read/Write Page: 20 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
3. After the download is finished, upack the items in the zip file and run the installer. 4. Connect the SCM-E-MBUS to the PC where you installed the HMS IP Config tool, preferably using a direct connection. 5. Follow the HMS IPConfig User Guide. 6. Click Next until you reach the Registration process. Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 21...
Enter. (This step can be skipped.) 4. Once the connection is established, open the desired browser and type the IP address (192.168.1.5) in the address bar. 5. The webserver should be loaded with the default tab opened (Overview tab). Page: 22 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
Under Parameters tab, the Live Parameters tab shows all the measurement data, event flags, user alarms and redundancy alarms of all devices (SDN-D Power supplies, etc.) connected to the communications module. Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 23...
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Under Parameters tab, the Max Values tab shows all the maximum calculated data of the devices (SDN-D Power supplies, etc.). The Alarm tab allows the user to set threshold values to the device through the GUI. The threshold values are stored in a non-volatile memory in the SCM Device. Page: 24 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
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In the example below, the SDN-D 10A Internal PSU Temperature Alarm is set to 85 deg C. The alarm bit will be set to 1 when the temperature is greater than 85 deg C. The alarm bit will be set to 0 when the temperature is less than or equal to 83 deg C (hysteresis). Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 25...
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SDN Temperature High (°F) +302 Deg F SDN Input Voltage High SDN Input Voltage Low SDN Average Output Current Change SCM Temperature High (°C) +150 Deg C SCM Temperature High (°F) +302 Deg F SCM Average Temperature Limit Page: 26 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
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0x0000 value in the alarm flag. The Events tab shows all flagged alarms, their corresponding code, and description. It also contains a download button to save the flagged events to a csv file. Page: 28 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
3.1.2.2 SYSTEM TAB The Configuration tab allows the user to set system temperature unit to either Fahrenheit or Celsius to the device through the GUI. The unit set is stored in a non-volatile memory in the SCM Device. Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 29...
DNS servers. By changing this configuration, the SCM Module will lose the existing connection. The DHCP configuration can also be changed in this tab. NOTE: A power cycle or Type 0 Reset is required for the changes in IP configuration to take effect. Page: 30 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
Byte Byte Byte Byte Byte NOTES: Trans. ID, Protocol ID, Length, Unit ID it set by Master. All data in this table represented in • hex format. In response data bytes order is little endian system. • Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 31...
Address Reg. Reg. Function Unit ID Code Byte Byte Byte Byte Byte Byte Byte Byte Byte Byte Response Structure: Value of Register Function Code Number of Bytes Hi Byte Lo Byte Data = 0x0021 = 33°C (INT16) Page: 32 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
Data = 0x000016AB = 5803 Seconds (UINT32) Error Response Trans. ID Protocol ID Length Unit ID Function Code Exception Code Byte Byte Byte Byte Byte Byte *Refer to Section 4.2 for a list of possible exception codes. Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 33...
INT16 format, and Register address is 0xB1FD. Offset Address : 0x15BC • Function Code : 0x06 to write single register. • Data Value : 0x0032 (50°C), (Make sure this value is within specified range) • Page: 34 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
0x02 Illegal data address area. If invalid or out of range, register address sends in Modbus query. The data in the request is illegal. It may be out of range of supported 0x03 Illegal data value datatype. Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 35...
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UINT32 Bit-mapped b0 = Input 0 = False Voltage High 1= True b1 = Input Voltage Low b2 = Output Current High b3 = Internal Temperature High b4 = Average Current High b5 – b32 = Reserved Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 43...
PS1|Current High FLOAT 0 to 200 45313 B101 PS1|Temp High SINT16 -50 to +150 °C / °F Unit will apply depending on Temperature unit configuration parameter. Refer to Section 3.1.2.2 45317 B105 PS1|Vin High UINT16 140 to 300 Page: 44 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
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Alarm 1 = Enable Alarm 45737 B2A9 RED|Enable Alarm UINT16 0 or 1 0 = Disable Alarm 1 = Enable Alarm 45757 B2BD Temperature Unit UINT16 0 or 1 0 = °C Unit 1 = °F Unit Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 45...
Power Supply LED Indicator Meaning Decimal Value Hex Value Green Steady Normal Operation Green Blinking Heavy Load Green Blinking, Red Blinking (alternating) Power Boost Short Circuit or Red Blinking Overtemperature Protection Red Steady Over Voltage Protection No DC Output Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 57...
The input status registers data value is single bit response (1 or 0 only). 1 = Alarm ON and 0 = Alarm OFF. Refer to table below for parameters list. Modbus Address Parameters Access Decimal 18001 4651 SCM|High Ambient Temperature 18002 4652 SCM|Average Ambient Temperature 18003 -18033 4653 -4671 Reserved Page: 58 Emerson.com/SolaHD...
One of the PSUs connected to the Check the status of the SDN-D Module LED indicator is SCM-E-MBUS encountered a major power supplies connected to the blinking red. recoverable fault. SCM and correct any issues. Emerson.com/SolaHD Page: 61...
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The SCM-E-MBUS internal The GUI logo and format is not filesystem has been damaged or Contact technical support. Emerson. corrupted Restart the affected SDN-D Power supply. The SDN-D Power Supply data SDN-D Power Supply and/or...
Note that unit specifications are subject to change without notice. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Website: www.solahd.com Technical Support E-Mail: solahd.technicalservices@emerson.com Toll-Free: (800) 377-4384 USA: (847) 268-6651 WARRANTY Please see the “Terms & Conditions of Sale” document within the UPS packaging. While every precaution has been taken to ensure accuracy and completeness in this manual, Appleton Grp LLC d/b/a Appleton Group assumes no responsibility, and disclaims all liability for damages resulting from use of this information or for any errors or omissions.
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