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  • Page 1 460ETCMRS Gateway User Guide...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    Trademarks CompactLogix, ControlLogix, & PLC-5 are registered trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. EtherNet/IP is a trademark of the Open DeviceNet Vendors Association (ODVA). MicroLogix, RSLogix 500, and SLC are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their holders.
  • Page 3 The 460ETCMRS Gateway connects an Allen Bradley PLC to a Modbus RTU Master. By following this guide, you will be able to configure the 460ETCMRS Gateway for basic operation. You will set the device’s net- work settings and parameters to the proper configuration for initial operation and physically place the de- vice in your network.

  • Page 4: Required Tools And Data

    460 Gateway Device Line 460ETCMRS Required Tools and Data You will need the following tools: The 460ETCMRS Gateway ♦ The provided CD-ROM ♦ A functioning Windows© based PC with Internet Explorer ♦ An Ethernet crossover cable ♦ (If connecting through a hub or switch use a standard Ethernet cable) A 7-30 VDC power source (T-strip) ♦...

  • Page 5: Port Connections

    460ETCMRS Port Connections The factory default port settings on the 460ETCMRS gateway are for Port 0 (T-strip) to be set for RS485 including power (Pin 5). Port 1 (DB9) is set to RS232 by default. If these default port are not compatible with your equipment they can be configured differently. For spe- cific jumper settings refer to the end of this manual, appendix A.

  • Page 6: Accessing The Main Page

    460ETCMRS Accessing the Main Page Before you can configure the 460ETCMRS gateway itself you must configure the network settings to connect the gateway. The following steps will connect the gateway properly. 1) Connect a 7-30 VDC power source to the device. The unit can be powered through the T-strip.

  • Page 7: Error: Main Page Does Not Launch

    460 Gateway Device Line 460ETCMRS Error: Main Page Does Not Launch If the main page does not launch the IP Address is most likely incorrect. Correct the IP Address and try again. If you do not know the IP Address use the following procedure: 1) Open an MS-DOS Command Prompt.
  • Page 8 460 Gateway Device Line 460ETCMRS Modbus RTU Slave Settings Now that the device is on the network you will configure the device settings. 1) If you would like to change the device description, on the main page, click Edit in the Description row.
  • Page 9 460 Gateway Device Line 460ETCMRS Modbus Internal Device Settings 1) In the Server Module Configuration row click Edit. 2) The Modbus registers are configured as: Read/Write Registers moving data from Modbus RTU Slave devices to Ethernet/IP Tag Servers: 401-800 Read Registers moving data from Ethernet/IP Tag Servers to Modbus TCP Clients: 1-400 3) Click the Main Page button.
  • Page 10 460 Gateway Device Line 460ETCMRS Add Remote Ethernet/IP Tag Server 1) Next to Client Module Configuration click Edit. 2) Click Add Remote Device Ethernet/IP Tag Server (PLC). 3) Next to the new Ethernet/IP Tag Client buffer click Edit. (Continued on page 9) Real Time Automation, Inc.
  • Page 11 460 Gateway Device Line 460ETCMRS 4) Enter a unique label for the device so that it is easily distinguishable on your network. 5) In the Server IP Address enter the IP Address that corresponds to your Ethernet/IP Tag Server. 6) Select the type of PLC you are using. (Logix, SLC505/MicroLogix, or PLC5E) 7) Enter a value for the CPU Slot of the PLC.
  • Page 12 460 Gateway Device Line 460ETCMRS 10) Specify the correct Data Length for each data type being used. 11) When all required parameters are entered click Save. To delete the entire Slave device click Clear. To return to the main page and abandon all changes click Cancel.

  • Page 13: Application Parameters

    460ETCMRS Application Parameters 1) Next to Application Parameters click Edit. 2) 460ETCMRS Mapping will display the connection between the tags / file names in your PLC to the Modbus Register within your Modbus RTU Master. Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...
  • Page 14 1) On the main page click on the Status and Summary button located on the left hand side of the screen. 2) The 460ETCMRS Device Summary and Status page will be shown. 3) The device drop down menu allows you to switch between the different devices and display the device statuses.
  • Page 15 460 Gateway Device Line 460ETCMRS Validating Gateway Communication If the Timeout counter or the Error counter are incrementing or a status of Enabled Not Connected, refer to the Troubleshooting Tops to help get the device up and running. Real Time Automation, Inc.

  • Page 16: Configuring Multiple Devices

    460 Gateway Device Line 460ETCMRS Configuring Multiple Devices If you are configuring multiple devices the same way, you can repeat the configuration by saving your work into a file. To do so, follow these steps. 1) From the main page click the Utilities button.

  • Page 17: Completing The Installation

    3) Connect an Ethernet cable between your Ethernet switch/router and the network port on the 460 ETCMRS Gateway. 4) Attach the serial connection from the Modbus RTU device to the 460ETCMRS Gateway. 5) Connect the 7-30 VDC power source to the device via the T-strip.

  • Page 18: Jumper Configurations

    460 Gateway Device Line 460ETCMRS Jumper Configurations To change port settings on the 460 EDX Gateway use the following steps: 1) No cables should be connected to the Gateway unit. If this unit has been in use and you are making a change, disconnect the power cable and any communications cables from the gateway unit.
  • Page 19 460 Gateway Device Line 460ETCMRS NC= No connection Port 0 (T-Strip) CAN Pin Setting CANL SHIELD CANH PWR Port 1 (DB-9) RS485 Pin Setting NC= No connection Port 0 (T-Strip) CAN Pin Setting CANL SHIELD CANH PWR Port 1 (DB-9) RS232 Pin Setting Real Time Automation, Inc.
  • Page 20 Real Time Automation, Inc. 150 South Sunny Slope Road Suite 130 Brookfield, WI 53005 Local (262) 439-4999 Toll free 1-800-249-1612 www.rtaautomation.com support@rtaautomation.com...

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