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5202-Ethernet-4-Serial

Modbus TCP/IP to 'C' Programmable Serial, 4 Port

5202-MNET-ADM4

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The ProLinx 'C' Programmable Application Development Module to Modbus TCP/IP creates a powerful platform for developing and running 'C' applications to communicate with Modbus TCP/IP networks and devices. The gateway provides one Ethernet port and four serial ports.
 
 The Modbus TCP/IP (MNET) driver can be used to interface many different protocols into the Schneider Electric Quantum family of processors as well other software solutions supporting the protocol. The MNET driver supports Client connections as well as Server connections.
 
 The ADM functionality allows the module to be programmed to accommodate devices with unique serial protocols. The module includes General Software Embedded DOS 6-XL. This operating system provides DOS compatibility along with real-time multitasking functionality. DOS compatibility allows user applications to be developed using standard DOS tools, such as DigitalMars C++ and Borland compilers.

Features and Benefits

Powerful network integration
  • Communicate between dissimilar networks
  • Shared database exchanges information from devices on both networks
  • View diagnostics between both networks

Modbus TCP/IP protocol interface
  • Modbus TCP/IP adds Ethernet capability to one of the most widely used industrial protocols
  • Suitable for SCADA and "foreign device" interface applications
  • Floating point data movement supported, including configurable support for Enron and Daniel floating point applications
  • Communicate with programmable controllers, intelligent devices, sensors and instruments
  • Allows PCs and HMIs to monitor field devices

'C' Programmable
  • Develop and deploy 'C' applications for a custom implementation, or to protect a proprietary algorithm
  • Interface Modbus TCP/IP devices to serial devices such as bar code scanners, alarm/status printers, terminal port emulation, and legacy serial protocols
  • Up to four fully programmable serial ports available
  • Rapidly create specialized applications using a familiar programming language
  • Libraries include functions for backplane, ports, configuration, and data communication

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Specifications

Internal Database

The ProLinx module contains an internal database that consists of areas for application data, status information, and configuration information.

The internal database is shared between all ports on the module and is used as a conduit to pass information from a device on one network to one or more devices on another network.

Application Data Area

The data area is used to store and retrieve data by the protocol drivers and for data exchange between protocols. The database is used as a source for write commands to remote devices and holds data collected from the remote devices. Commands defined in the configuration file (stored in the configuration data area) control how the data is to be handled in the database.

Status Data Area

This area is used to store error codes, counters, and port status information for each port.

Configuration Data Area

This area contains module configuration information such as port configuration, network information, and command configuration. This configuration file is downloaded to, or uploaded from, this area.

Hardware

Specification

Description

Power Supply

24 VDC nominal
18 to 32 VDC allowed
Positive, Negative, GND Terminals
2.5 mm screwdriver blade

Current Load

500 mA max @ 32 VDC max

Operating Temperature

-4° F to 122° F (-20° C to 50° C)

Storage Temperature

-40° F to 185° F (-40° C to 85° C)

Relative Humidity

5% to 95% (with no condensation )

Dimensions

Standard:
 5.20 in H x 2.07 in W x 4.52 in D (13.2 cm x 5.25 cm x 11.48 cm)
Extended:
 5.20 in H x 2.73 in W x 4.52 in D
(13.2 cm x 6.934 cm x 11.48 cm)

LED Indicators

Power and Module Status
Application Status
Serial Port Activity
Serial Port Error Status

Configuration Serial Port

DB-9M RS-232 only
No hardware handshaking

Ethernet Port (Ethernet modules only)

10Base-T half duplex RJ45 Connector
Link and Activity LED indicators
Electrical Isolation 1500 V RMS at 50 Hz to 60 Hz for 60 s, applied as specified in section 5.3.2 of IEC 60950: 1991
Ethernet Broadcast Storm Resiliency = less than or equal to 5000 [ARP] frames-per-second and less than or equal to 5 minutes duration

Application Ports

Modbus Plus Connector
Two DB9 Female Standard Modbus Plus connectors

Serial Port Isolation

2500 V RMS port signal isolation per UL 1577
3000 VDC min. port to ground and port to logic power isolation

Shipped with Each Unit

Mini-DIN to DB-9M serial cables
4 ft RS-232 configuration cable
2.5mm screwdriver
CD (docs and Configuration utility)
RS-422/485 DB-9 to Screw Terminal Adaptor (1 or 4, depending on ports)

Protocols

ADM Protocol Specification


The ADM functionality allows the module to be programmed to accommodate devices with unique serial protocols. The module includes General Software Embedded DOS 6-XL. This operating system provides DOS compatibility along with real-time multitasking functionality. DOS compatibility allows user applications to be developed using standard DOS tools, such as DigitalMars and Borland compilers.


Protocol Specifications

ADM

The ADM API Suite allows software developers to access the serial ports without needing detailed knowledge of the module's hardware design. The ADM API Suite consists of two distinct components: the Serial Port API and the ADM API.

Applications for the ADM module may be developed using industry-standard DOS programming tools and the appropriate API components.

The ADM functionality allows the module to be programmed to accommodate devices with unique serial protocols. The module includes General Software Embedded DOS 6-XL. This operating system provides DOS compatibility along with real-time multitasking functionality. DOS compatibility allows user applications to be developed using standard DOS tools, such as DigitalMars and Borland compilers.

Development Environment

  • Operating system: General software DOS 6-XL
  • Compatible compiler (16-bit DOS target)
    • Digital Mars C++ V8.49 (included)
    • Borland C++ V5.02

Application Programming Interfaces (API)

  • Serial Port API: serial port functions
  • Backplane API: low level backplane functions
  • ADM API debug port functions: debug port functions, database functions timer functions, high level backplane transfer functions, LED functions, flash read functions

MNET Protocol Specification


The Modbus TCP/IP protocol driver can interface many different protocols into Schneider Electric Quantum processors as well other solutions supporting the protocol. The MNET driver supports Client and Server connections, and when coupled with the Web option provides a web/ftp interface as well.


Protocol Specifications

The Modbus TCP/IP driver interfaces with a common internal database in the module. This permits the sharing of data between the Modbus TCP/IP and other networks and devices.

Modbus TCP/IP Server

General

Server supports up to 5 independent connections each to Modbus TCP/IP clients on Service Port 502 using the standard MBAP protocol, and Service Port 2000.

Configurable Parameters

Module IP Address
Modbus address offsetting

Modbus TCP/IP Client

General

Actively reads and writes data with Modbus TCP/IP compatible devices.

One client connection (up to 100 servers/devices with 100 commands)

Configurable parameters

Number of active commands, Min Command Delay, Response Timeout, Retry Count, Command Error Pointer

Command List

Up to 100 fully configurable commands on the Client port

Certifications

ATEX Letter of Conformity 114.27 kB Last Modified 05/12/2022
CB Safety 35.78 kB Last Modified 04/27/2022
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