Device/PLC Connection

Manuals

About the Device/PLC Connection Manuals

Prior to reading these manuals and setting up your device, be sure to read the
"Important: Prior to reading the Device/PLC Connection manual" information. Also,
be sure to download the "Preface for Trademark Rights, List of Units Supported, How
to Read Manuals and Documentation Conventions" PDF file. Furthermore, be sure
to keep all manual-related data in a safe, easy-to-find location.
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6.3 Modicon
With Modicon Modbus Plus protocol units, when the same project
file is used on multiple GP/GLC units, the system may malfunc-
tion. When using multiple GP/GLC units, create and maintain only
one unique project file for each GP/GLC unit.

6.3.1 System Structure

Modicon Modbus (GP Slave)

Host Cable Diagram GP

Modbus Master RS-232C

(Cable Diagram 1) GP Series
RS-422 (Slave)
(Cable Diagram 2)

Modicon Modbus Plus (CPU Direct Connection)

CPU Cable Diagram Unit GP

Modbus Plus Module

QPI-MBP-201 *2
*1 Large Size GPs
(TCP's)
884, 984A, 984B Modbus Plus cable
QPJ-MBP-201 *3
*1 Medium Size GPs
(TCP's)

*1 Product manufactured by Total Control Products, Inc.

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*2 Connectable large-size GP Series units are listed below.

Series Name Unit

GP70 Series GP-470 Series GP-470E
GP-570 Series GP-570S
GP-570T
GP-57JS
GP-570VM
GP-571 Series GP-571T
GP-675 Series GP-675S
GP-675T
GP-870 Series GP-870VM
GP77 Series GP-477R Series GP477RE
GP-577R Series GP-577RS
GP-577RT
GP2000 Series * GP-2500 Series GP-2500T
GP-2501 Series GP-2501S
GP-2501T
GP-2600 Series GP-2600T
GP-2601 Series GP-2601T
GLC2000 Series* GLC2500 Series GLC2500T
GLC2600 Series GLC2600T
* When using a large-size GP2000/GLC2000 Series unit, a bus conversion
unit (PSL-CONV00) is required.

*3 Connectable medium-size GP/GLC Series units are listed below.

Series Name Unit

GP70 Series GP-270 Series GP-270L
GP-270S
GP-370 Series GP-370S
GP-370T
GP77 Series GP-377R Series GP-377RT
GP2000 Series* GP-2300 Series GP-2300L
GP-2300T
GP-2301 Series GP-2301L
GP-2301S
GP-2301T
GLC2000 Series* GLC2300 Series GLC2300L
GLC2300T

* When using a medium-size GP2000/GLC2000 Series unit, a bus conversion

unit (PSM-CONV00) is required.

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6.3.2 Cable Diagrams

Cable Diagram 1 (RS-232C)

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NC

CD CD
ER

Cable Diagram 2 (RS-422)

• When using Digital's RS-422 connector terminal adapter GP070-CN10-0

• When using Digital's RS-422 Cable, GP230-IS11-0

Note: Wiring varies depending on types of master host.

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Modbus Slave Diagram

The drawing shows how a GP might be connected as a slave device.

Sample Network (Modbus Plus)

Each node has an LED indicator that flashes patterns to show its status on the
network. A simple network consists of two or more nodes connected to a single
section.

6.3.3 Supported Devices

Modicon Modbus (GP Slave) Setup System Area here.

Device Bit Address Word Address Particulars

Output Register --- 40001 ~ 49999 L/H

Modicon Modbus Plus Setup System Area here.

Device Bit Address Word Address Particulars

*1
Output Bit 00001 ~ 08192 ---
*1*2
Input Bit 10001 ~ 18192 ---
L/H
Output Relay --- 40001 ~ 49999
*2
Input Register --- 30001 ~ 39999

*1 Can also specify a word (16 bit data).

*2 Cannot perform data write.

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6.3.4 Environment Setup

Modicon Modbus (GP Slave)

GP Setup COM Port

Baud Rate 19200 bps Baud Rate 19200 bps

Data Length 8 bits Data Length RTU (8 bits)

Stop Bit 1 bit Stop Bit 1 bit

Parity Bit Even Parity Bit EVEN
Data Flow Control ER Data Flow Control ER
Communication Format RS-232C Communication Format RS-232C
(RS-232C) (RS-232C)
Communication Format RS422 Communication Format RS422
(RS-422) (RS-422)
*1
Unit No. 1 Unit No. 1

*1 Unit No. shows the number of the GP itself.

Modicon Modbus Plus

GP Setup COM Port

Baud Rate --- --- ---

Data Length --- --- ---
Stop Bit --- --- ---
Parity Bit --- --- ---
Data Flow Control --- --- ---
Communication Format
--- --- ---
(RS-232C)
Communication Format
--- --- ---
(RS-422)
Unit No. --- --- ---
*1
Station Address 1 --- ---
*2
Route Selection 1 Station Address 2

* 1 Set the station address with the Dip Switch for Modbus Plus module (QPI-MBP-
201/QPJ-MBP-201).
* 2 Route Selection can be made via the GP-PRO/PBIII System Settings area's “Op-
tion” menu.

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! • Operation Environment settings cannot be set using the GP’s

Important OFFLINE mode. Be sure to use the GP-PRO/PBIII [System Setup]
area to do this.
• E and K-tags cannot use the "Indirect" Setting.
• After the H-tag starts ( is triggered ), data cannot be read ( out ).
• After the S-tag starts ( is triggered ), data cannot be read ( out ).
• The Trend graph's group data display's PLC device designation
cannot be made.
• For GP70 Series, the data backup feature cannot be used, (only
with Modbus PLUS ).
• D-Script 's Memory Copy and Offset Address features cannot be
used.
• The Logging and Filing Data features cannot be used.
• 2-Way Driver can access to only LS Area.
• LS Area (Read Area) Restrictions
Unable to write records in the Read Area that exceed the bound-
ary of 1024 and 41 words.

Modbus Plus Adapter Module

The following drawing illustrates the Modbus Plus Adapter I/O module on a GP270
display.

Network
Nine-pin Switches shown in '0' position. Indicator
D-Connector Toward circuit board. LED
Modbus Plus Modbus Plus
Female Connector Node Address
Switch

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Station Address Switches

Station Address Switch Positions
1 2 3 4 5 6
(1) (2) (4) (8) (16) (32)
1 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 1 0 0 0 0 0
26 1 0 0 1 1 0
32 1 1 1 1 1 0
64 1 1 1 1 1 1

Note: Add one to switch a desired address setting. Switch down=ON=0.

Route Strings
Route strings are added to a variable name to locate the PLC address, which
may be at the end of a chain. Each point on the link must be defined in order to
arrive at the selected processor. For example, a route might be 60, 20, and 1,
which would appear at the end of the variable name as 4100_60.20.1. If you
define Route A as 60.20.1, then the variable name can be 4100_A. There are
26 route menus, designated A through Z.
The above setting can be made via the GP-PRO/PBIII System Settings area's
"Option" menu.

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