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Modbus Serial Communication Device Type Manager EIO0000000233 03/2015 Modbus Serial Communication Device Type Manager User Manual 03/2015 EIO0000000233.05 www.schneider-electric.com The information provided in this documentation contains general descriptions and/or technical characteristics of the performance of the products contained herein. This documentation is not intended as a substitute for and is not to be used for determining suitability or reliability of these products for specific user applications. It is the duty of any such user or integrator to perform the appropriate and complete risk analysis, evaluation and testing of the products with respect to the relevant specific application or use thereof. Neither Schneider Electric nor any of its affiliates or subsidiaries shall be responsible or liable for misuse of the information contained herein. If you have any suggestions for improvements or amendments or have found errors in this publication, please notify us. 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All rights reserved. 2 EIO0000000233 03/2015 Table of Contents Safety Information . 5 About the Book. 7 Chapter 1 Hardware and Software Requirements. 9 System Requirements . 10 Compatibility . 11 Considerations. 12 Installing and Removing . 13 Chapter 2 Connection Types and Communication Models . 15 Connection Types . 16 Communication Models . 17 Chapter 3 Graphical User Interface . 23 Graphical User Interface . 23 Chapter 4 Configuration . 27 Configuration Tab . 28 Serial Configuration . 30 Bluetooth Configuration for Modbus SL Comm DTM . 31 Remote Gateway Configuration for Modbus SL Comm DTM . 32 USB Connection Configuration for Modbus SL Comm DTM. 33 Runtime Tab . 34 Address Table . 37 Scan Configuration . 39 Chapter 5 Cyber Security . 43 What is Cyber Security? . 44 Schneider Electric Guidelines . 46 Glossary . 49 Index . 53 EIO0000000233 03/2015 3 4 EIO0000000233 03/2015 Safety Information Important Information NOTICE Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure. EIO0000000233 03/2015 5 PLEASE NOTE Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this material. A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of electrical equipment and its installation, and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved. 6 EIO0000000233 03/2015 About the Book At a Glance Document Scope This user manual is intended to describe the use of the Communication Device Type Manager (Comm DTM) for Modbus. Validity Note This document has been updated with the release of the Modbus Communication Library V2.5. Product Related Information WARNING LOSS OF CONTROL The designer of any control scheme must consider the potential failure modes of control paths and, for certain critical control functions, provide a means to achieve a safe state during and after a path failure. Examples of critical control functions are emergency stop and overtravel stop, power outage and restart. Separate or redundant control paths must be provided for critical control functions. System control paths may include communication links. Consideration must be given to the implications of unanticipated transmission delays or failures of the link. 1 Observe all accident prevention regulations and local safety guidelines. Each implementation of this equipment must be individually and thoroughly tested for proper operation before being placed into service. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage. 1 For additional information, refer to NEMA ICS 1.1 (latest edition), "Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation, and Maintenance of Solid State Control" and to NEMA ICS 7.1 (latest edition), "Safety Standards for Construction and Guide for Selection, Installation and Operation of Adjustable-Speed Drive Systems" or their equivalent governing your particular location. EIO0000000233 03/2015 7 8 EIO0000000233 03/2015 Modbus Serial Communication Device Type Manager Hardware and Software Requirements EIO0000000233 03/2015 Hardware and Software Requirements Chapter 1 Hardware and Software Requirements What Is in This Chapter? This chapter contains the following topics: Topic Page System Requirements 10 Compatibility 11 Considerations 12 Installing and Removing 13 EIO0000000233 03/2015 9 Hardware and Software Requirements System Requirements Hardware Requirements Requirement Minimum Recommended Computer Pentium 4 or equivalent Core 2 duo RAM 1 GB 2 GB Free hard drive space on system drive 30 MB Free hard drive space on installation 60 MB drive Swap file 1024 MB 2048 MB Monitor display 256 color SVGA 800 x 600 resolution True color XGA 1024 x 768 resolution Software Requirements Software operating systems Operating System Edition/Service Pack Special Considerations Windows 7 32 bit SP1 You need administrator access rights to install the Modbus SL Comm DTM Windows 7 64 bit SP1 Windows 8.1 Professional – Software installed on the PC Software Edition Special Considerations Microsoft.NET Framework V2.0 SP2 – FDT Frame Application FDT 1.2 or FDT 1.2.1 The Modbus SL Comm DTM requires an FDT Frame Application compliant to the FDT standard. The FDT Frame Application must support the Microsoft.NET Framework 2.0. Schneider Modbus serial PC driver For information about the supported – Schneider Modbus serial PC driver editions, refer to the ReleaseNotes file of the Schneider Electric Modbus communication library. 10 EIO0000000233 03/2015 Hardware and Software Requirements Compatibility FDT Compatibility The Modbus Comm DTM is compliant to the FDT standards FDT 1.2 and FDT 1.2.1. It is based on the FDT Modbus annex 1.0. Modbus Compatibility The Modbus Comm DTM supports Modbus services specified in the Modbus application protocol specification V1.1b. EIO0000000233 03/2015 11 Hardware and Software Requirements Considerations Modbus Connections The maximum number of concurrent Modbus connections is limited to four connections. After installation of the Modbus Driver, one Modbus connection is created by default. If more connections are required, perform the following steps: Open the Windows Control Panel. Double-click the Driver Manager icon. Open the Modbus Serial Driver tab Configure and start all four instances of the Modbus serial PC driver. Check if all instances are running (four icons of the Modbus serial driver in the system tray). NOTE: To perform these steps, administrator access rights are required. 12 EIO0000000233 03/2015 Hardware and Software Requirements Installing and Removing Installation Double-click the file Schneider Electric Modbus Communication DTM Library.exe and follow the instructions in the installation wizard. Removal To remove the DTM from your computer, choose Start → Settings → Control Panel → Add/Remove Programs. EIO0000000233 03/2015 13 Hardware and Software Requirements 14 EIO0000000233 03/2015 Modbus Serial Communication Device Type Manager Connection Types and Communication Models EIO0000000233 03/2015 Connection Types and Communication Models Chapter 2 Connection Types and Communication Models Introduction This chapter gives an overview about the different configurations that can be used to establish Modbus communications. What Is in This Chapter? This chapter contains the following topics: Topic Page Connection Types 16 Communication Models 17 EIO0000000233 03/2015 15 Connection Types and Communication Models Connection Types Introduction The Modbus SL Comm DTM can be used to establish Modbus communications based on different connection types. Serial Connection The Modbus SL Comm DTM provides the possibility to establish a Modbus communication via a standard PC serial port. USB/RS232, USB/RS485 Converter Connection The Modbus SL Comm DTM can be used to establish a Modbus communication via a USB/RS232 or USB/RS485 converters. NOTE: The Modbus SL Comm DTM only supports USB converters which can be accessed as virtual COM ports. USB Connection The Modbus SL Comm DTM can be used to establish a Modbus communication by using the following cables: TCS XCN AMUM3P UNY XCA USB 033 BMX XCA USB H018/045 Gateway Connection The Modbus SL Comm DTM can be used to establish a Modbus communication to Modbus serial devices behind a Modbus TCP/Modbus serial gateway. In this case, the connection is established via the Ethernet network