Phoenix Contact GW MODBUS TCP/ASCII 2E/4DB9 User Manual

Phoenix Contact GW MODBUS TCP/ASCII 2E/4DB9 User Manual

Protocol converter for serial data (raw/ascii) to modbus tcp
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Observing Important Notes
Manual User Group
Identifies the target audience for this manual as qualified application programmers and software engineers.
Symbols and Signal Words Explained
Defines safety alert symbols, signal words (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION), and their meanings.
Contacting Phoenix Contact
Provides information on obtaining up-to-date product information and support from Phoenix Contact.
Product Description
Device Structure Overview
Details the physical components and ports of the GW MODBUS TCP/ASCII... device.
Installation Guide
Safety Regulations and Installation Notes
Provides essential safety guidelines and regulatory compliance for device installation.
Device Mounting
Details the physical process of mounting the device onto a DIN rail.
Data Interfaces
Describes the different serial and Ethernet interfaces available on the device.
Power Supply Connection
Guides on connecting single or redundant power sources using terminal blocks.
Configuration and Startup
Default Network Settings
Lists the factory default network settings like IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
Web-Based Management Interface
Introduces the web interface for device configuration and diagnostics.
Logging into the Device
Instructions on how to access the device's web interface by setting PC IP and using a browser.
Navigating the Home Screen
Describes the initial 'Home' screen after login and how to navigate to port configurations.
General Device Settings
Explains how to view and edit general device information like Device Name and Contact.
LAN Network Settings
Details how to configure the device's IP address using DHCP or manual assignment.
Device Security Configuration
Covers security options for data encryption and authentication using SSL/TLS keys and certificates.
Serial Port Settings Overview
Overview of serial port settings and how to access individual port configurations.
Raw/ASCII Serial Connection Setup
Configures settings for converting Raw/ASCII data to Modbus, including packet delimiters.
Modbus Data Configuration
Configures how Raw/ASCII data is transmitted to a Modbus controller, including transfer modes.
Ethernet Socket Settings
Specifies settings for each Ethernet TCP/IP connection (socket).
TCP Interface Configuration
Details TCP settings for connecting to Raw/ASCII devices via Ethernet.
Raw/ASCII TCP/IP Configuration
Configures conversion of Raw/ASCII TCP/IP data to Modbus, including packet delimiters.
Diagnostic Tools
Provides tools to view device statistics for diagnosing configuration or application problems.
PLC Interface Diagnostics
Provides diagnostic information about Modbus TCP communication with a PLC.
Serial Communication Logs
Logs received and transmitted serial messages to aid in debugging serial connectivity.
Ethernet Communication Logs
Logs received and transmitted Ethernet messages for debugging connectivity issues.
Device Maintenance Functions
Accesses available maintenance functions including password, defaults, logs, config, and firmware.
Password Management
Details how to change the administrator-level passwords for accessing the web server.
Restoring Factory Defaults
Explains how to reset the device to its original factory defaults, including IP address.
Viewing Log Files
Describes how to review device log files for advanced troubleshooting.
Managing Configuration Files
Instructions for saving and loading device configuration files for easy commissioning.
Updating Device Firmware
Guides on how to install new firmware versions to enhance device operation.
Application Examples
Barcode Scanner to Modbus TCP Client Setup
Demonstrates configuring the device to receive barcode data and poll a Modbus TCP client.
Device Configuration for Barcode Scanner Input
Details the device's IP and serial port settings for barcode scanner input.
Modbus TCP Client Barcode Data Polling
Explains how to configure the Modbus TCP client to poll the device for barcode data.
Barcode Scanner to Modbus TCP Server Setup
Describes configuring the device to write barcode data to a Modbus TCP server.
Device Configuration for Barcode to Server Write
Sets up the device's IP, serial port, and message settings for writing barcode data.
Barcode Scanner to Modbus RTU/ASCII Master Setup
Configures the device for barcode input and a Modbus RTU master on another port.
Device Configuration for RTU Master Communication
Configures serial port and message settings for barcode input and RTU master communication.
Ethernet Scanner to Modbus RTU/ASCII Master Setup
Guides on connecting an Ethernet scanner and configuring an RTU master.
Device Configuration for Ethernet Scanner and RTU Master
Sets up IP, serial, and TCP configurations for Ethernet scanners and RTU masters.
Ethernet Scanner to Modbus TCP Client Setup
Details configuring an Ethernet scanner and Modbus TCP client settings.
Device Configuration for Ethernet Scanner and Modbus Client
Configures IP, TCP, and serial settings for Ethernet scanners and Modbus TCP clients.
Ethernet Scanner to Modbus TCP Server Setup
Explains configuration for an Ethernet scanner writing data to a Modbus TCP server.
Device Configuration for Ethernet Scanner and Modbus Server
Sets up IP, TCP, serial, and Modbus master settings for Ethernet scanners.
Modbus Barcode Value Representation Example
Shows an example of how barcode data is represented in Modbus registers.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Device Reset Procedures
Provides methods for resetting the device to factory settings via hardware or software.
Understanding Device LEDs
Explains the meaning of the status, link, and activity LEDs on the device.
Modbus Addressing and Data Mapping
Raw/ASCII Data to Modbus Register Map
Maps Raw/ASCII data to specific Modbus holding registers for different ports.
Sequence Number Management
Explains how to read and modify data sequence numbers for PLC initialization.
Appendices
List of Figures
An index of all figures presented in the user manual.
List of Tables
Document Tables Index
An index of all tables presented in the user manual.

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