Page 3 - Preface; Content of This Manual; Network Interfaces: Port and power specifications.; Related Publications
Preface GFK-1852 iii Content of This Manual Chapter 1. Introduction and Quick Start: Overview of applications andfirmware options and a quick start procedure. Chapter 2. Network Interfaces: Port and power specifications. Chapter 3. Network Protocols: IP address, packing algorithm, and portnumber. Ch...
Page 4 - Contents; Chapter 1
Contents GFK-1852 v Chapter 1 Introduction and Quick Start ....................................................... 1-1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1-1 VMSE Firmware Options ........................................
Page 5 - Chapter 5
Contents vi Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual–July 2000 GFK-1852 Serial Interface Configuration ....................................................................... 4-7SNP T1 – T4 Timers..................................................................................... 4-7SNP I...
Page 6 - Chapter 6
Contents GFK-1852 Contents vii Firmware Distribution ......................................................................................... 5-4Firmware Download Using a Network Host ......................................................... 5-4 Windows NT Procedure..................................
Page 7 - Appendix A
Contents viii Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual–July 2000 GFK-1852 LEDs..................................................................................................... 7-2Case .........................................................................................................
Page 8 - Introduction and Quick Start; Introduction; Chapter
GFK-1852 1-1 Introduction and Quick Start Introduction The VersaMax IC200SET001 Serial to Ethernet Adapter (VMSE) brings network connectivity to factor y floors. It is designed to connect industrial devices with serialinterfaces to an Ethernet network using the TCP protocol family (TCP fortranspar...
Page 9 - VMSE Firmware Options; Pass Thru Firmware
1-2 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 1 VMSE Firmware Options The IC200SET001 VMSE has multiple firmware choices. All of the choices areshipped on the CD that is shipped with the VMSE unit. Upgrades and new firmwarechoices will be placed on the GE Fanuc WEB site...
Page 10 - Quick Start; Preliminary Step; Default IP Address
GFK-1852 Chapter 1 Introduction and Quick Start 1-3 Introduction and Quick Start 1 Quick Start The easiest way to configure the IC200SET001 VMSE is over Ethernet. Thefollowing steps need to be done, in the order listed, to configure the VMSE. Preliminary Step Connect the VSME to the Ethernet network...
Page 11 - Figure 1-3. Results of the arp –a Command
1-4 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 1 Figure 1-2. Results of the Ping Command B. Type arp -a (make sure you leave a space between arp and –a) at the MS-DOSprompt, then press the Enter key. You should see at least one entry in the ARPtable, as shown in the next...
Page 15 - Note
1-8 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 1 J. Reconnect by typing telnet 191.12.3.77 9999 at the MS-DOS prompt, and thenpressing the Enter key. This will take you to the VMSE Configuration screen,shown in Figure 1-7. K. Use this screen to configure the VMSE. An exa...
Page 16 - Configuration
GFK-1852 Chapter 1 Introduction and Quick Start 1-9 Introduction and Quick Start 1 Configuration This section is just an overview. See Chapter 4 for configuration details. Before proceeding with the configuration procedure, ensure that you have the correctfirmware loaded in the VMSE. The VMSE comes ...
Page 17 - Configuration Example; Figure 1-10. Configuring the “Protocol Mode”
1-10 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 1 Configuration Example The following figure shows the results of pressing the 2 key to select the “CH1 Serialand Protocol Settings” parameter group. Notice that the first parameter in the group (“Protocol Mode”) is display...
Page 19 - VMSE Interfaces; Serial Interface
GFK-1852 2-1 VMSE Interfaces Serial Interface The VMSE has RJ45 and screw block serial ports. The RJ45 port only supportsRS232, whereas the screw block port supports RS232 and RS485/422. By setting theswitch located on the face of the VMSE and configuring the VMSE setup, RS232 orRS485/422 can be sel...
Page 20 - Network Interface
2-2 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 2 Network Interface The VMSE supports 10 Mbit Ethernet through its RJ45 (10BaseT) connector. Hardware Address (MAC Address) The first three bytes are fixed, and read 00-20-4A. The fourth, fifth, and sixth bytesare unique for...
Page 21 - Network Protocols; Packing Algorithm (PassThru Firmware only)
GFK-1852 3-1 Network Protocols The VMSE product uses TCP/IP protocols for network communication. Thesupported standards are: ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet, TFTP, DHCP, and SNMP.For transparent connections, TCP/IP (binary stream) or Telnet protocols are used.Firmware upgrades can be made with the TFTP ...
Page 22 - Port Number
3-2 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 3 Port Number Every TCP connection and ever y UDP datagram are defined by a destination IPaddress and a port number. An IP address is necessary to address a device (host) onthe network. A port number is necessary to address ...
Page 23 - Configuration Steps
GFK-1852 4-1 Configuration The VMSE can be configured using remote or local methods. Either use an ASCIIterminal or a terminal emulation program to locally access the serial port, or use aTelnet connection to configure the unit over the network. The VMSE configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory...
Page 24 - Entering Network Configuration Mode_
4-2 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 4 NOTE: The easiest way to enter the configuration mode is to hold down the ‘x’ keyat the terminal (emulation) and then power up the VMSE. This will ensure that the xcharacters will arrive in time. See Chapter 5 for more det...
Page 25 - Assigning a New IP Address
GFK-1852 Chapter 4 Configuration 4-3 Configuration 4 Assigning a New IP Address If the IP Address of the VMSE is unknown or undefined, the following steps outlinehow to assign a temporary IP address over the network. 1. Set a static ARP with the desired IP address using the hardware address of theVM...
Page 26 - Configuration Parameters
4-4 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 4 Configuration Parameters After configuration mode is entered (confirm with <ENTER>), the parameters canbe changed; default values can be confirmed with the ENTER key. The parametersmust be saved , and the VMSE perfor...
Page 27 - SRTP/SNP Firmware – Configuration Setup
GFK-1852 Chapter 4 Configuration 4-5 Configuration 4 SRTP/SNP Firmware – Configuration Setup Figure 4.1 shows the Main Configuration screen for SRTP/SNP Firmware. Figure 4-1. SRTP/SNP Firmware Configuration Screen When finished with this screen, you have three choices: • Press the “S” key to exit an...
Page 28 - IP Address
4-6 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 4 IP Address The IP address must be set to a unique value in your network. If you are not familiarwith IP addresses, please refer to Appendix A. If the VMSE is given an address that is already in use it will not connect to t...
Page 29 - Serial Interface Configuration
GFK-1852 Chapter 4 Configuration 4-7 Configuration 4 Mode#2 – Mode#2 is used to connect a SNP master to the network using a VMSE.An example of this is: A Series 90 PLC with a serial port set up for SNP where COMMREQs are used tocommunication with other PLCs. Serial Interface Configuration Enter the ...
Page 30 - PassThru Firmware Configuration Setup; Figure 4-2. Pass Thru Firmware Configuration Screen; Basic Parameters
4-8 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 4 PassThru Firmware Configuration Setup Figure 4.2 shows the Main Configuration screen for PassThru Firmware. Figure 4-2. Pass Thru Firmware Configuration Screen When finished with this screen, you have three choices: • Pres...
Page 32 - Interface Mode; Flow Control
4-10 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 4 Interface Mode The line interface (I/F) mode is a bit-coded byte with the following meanings. It isentered in hexadecimal notation: )XQFWLRQ RS-232C 0 0 RS-422/485 0 1 RS-485 2-wire 1 1 7 Bit 1 0 8 Bit 1 1 No Parity 0 0 E...
Page 34 - Connect Mode; Automatic Connection Address
4-12 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 4 Connect Mode This parameter defines how the VMSE makes a connection and how it reacts toincoming connections over the network. Function 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Connection Acceptance-never accept incoming 0 0 0 -accept incoming wi...
Page 35 - ATD
GFK-1852 Chapter 4 Configuration 4-13 Configuration 4 Example: The configured remote IP address within the VMSE is 129.1.2.3 and theTCP port number is 1234 : C121.2.4.5/1<ENTER>complete override - connection is started with host 121.2.4.5, port 1. C5< ENTER > This means connect to 129.1....
Page 36 - Disconnect Mode
4-14 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 4 ATD0.0.0.0 If a remote IP address and port number are defined within the VMSE, this command will force the VMSE into “monitor mode”. ATDx.x.x.x Without a port number, this will make a connection to the given IP address (x...
Page 37 - Buffer Flushing; Inactivity Timeout
GFK-1852 Chapter 4 Configuration 4-15 Configuration 4 Buffer Flushing With this parameter it is possible to control line handling and network buffers withconnection startup and disconnect. Also, selection between two different packingalgorithms is possible. Function 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Clear input buffe...
Page 38 - Send Characters
4-16 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 4 In some applications, CRC, Checksum, or other trailers follow theend-of-sequence character. In these cases, this option helps to adapt frametransmission to the frame boundary. If bit 4 is set, VMSE interprets the Sendchar...
Page 39 - Modbus TCP/RTU Firmware Configuration Setup; Figure 4-7. Modbus Hardware Configuration Screen
GFK-1852 Chapter 4 Configuration 4-17 Configuration 4 Modbus TCP/RTU Firmware Configuration Setup The next figure shows the Main Configuration screen for Modbus Firmware: Figure 4-7. Modbus Hardware Configuration Screen When finished with this screen, you have three choices: • Press the “S” key to e...
Page 40 - Gateway IP Address; Serial and Mode Settings; Protocol; Modem Control Settings
4-18 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 4 Gateway IP Address The router/gateway address is needed to communicate to other LAN segments. Thedefault gateway must be set to the IP address of the router that connects thesesegments. This address must be within the loc...
Page 41 - Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings
GFK-1852 Chapter 4 Configuration 4-19 Configuration 4 Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings To change the Channel settings, press ‘4’. The following values can be set/changed:Slave Addr/Unit ID , Modbus Serial Broadcasts, Character/Message Timeouts. Modbus ID to IP Address Mapping ( only used for Master...
Page 42 - Monitor Mode and Firmware Upgrade; Press Enter to go into Setup Mode (wait to close); Monitor Commands; Command
GFK-1852 5-1 Monitor Mode and Firmware Upgrade To enter monitor mode: The same principal as setting the parameters is used (seeSection 4.3). Instead of entering three “x ” keys, key in “xx1”. Within one second ofpower-up, the VMSE will respond with a special prompt. To start the monitor modewithout ...
Page 43 - Command result codes:
5-2 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 5 Command Description GC x.x.x.x Get configuration as HEX records SC x.x.x.x Set configuration from HEX records PI x.x.x.x Check with Ping if x.x.x.x is alive and reachable AT Show the VMSE’s ARP table entries TT Shows all t...
Page 45 - Firmware Distribution; Figure 5-2. Using TFTP in Windows NT to store files to the VMSE
5-4 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 5 Firmware Distribution To distribute the firmware of one VMSE to others, the “SF” command is used. Afterentering monitor mode on the VMSE, simply send the firmware with the “SF”command to the other devices. Firmware Downloa...
Page 46 - Windows NT Command Line Example Code Explanation
GFK-1852 Chapter 5 Monitor Mode and Firmware Upgrade 5-5 Monitor Mode and Firmware Upgrade 5 Windows NT Command Line Example Code Explanation C:\>tftp –i 3.16.27.40 PUT d:\snp42d.rom G1 1 3 4 5 6 7 2 1. C:\> is the command prompt 2. tftp is the execute command for the TFTP software 3. -i tells...
Page 47 - Obtaining TFTP Software for Windows 95/98
5-6 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 5 Windows 95/98 Procedure Download the TFTP software as described below, then follow the instructions in thesoftware’s built-in help file. Obtaining TFTP Software for Windows 95/98 As of this writing, a freeware TFTP softwar...
Page 48 - Serial Line Interfaces
GFK-1852 6-1 Serial Line Interfaces Serial Line Interfaces The VMSE has RJ45 and screw block serial ports. The RJ45 port only supports RS--232, whereas the screw block port supports RS-232 and RS-485/422. By setting theswitch located on the face of the VMSE and by selecting the matching setting with...
Page 49 - Screw Block Connector Pin-outs and Other Components
6-2 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 6 Screw Block Connector Pin-outs and Other Components The next figure and following table illustrate and describe the screw block connectorpin-outs, LED operation, and other features of the VMSE. Figure 6-2. Front Panel Layo...
Page 51 - Cable Diagrams
6-4 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 6 Cable Diagrams Cable IC200CBL504 RS-232 Serial Communications for VMSE RJ45 Serial Port to VersaMaxNano/Micro PLC RJ45 Port This cable is shipped in the box with the VMSE and can also be purchasedseparately. VMSE Connector...
Page 52 - Specifications
GFK-1852 Chapter 6 Serial Line Interfaces 6-5 Serial Line Interfaces 6 User-Built Cable #1: VMSE RJ45 Serial to Miniconverter This cable is not currently sold by GE Fanuc. Details are provided so you can buildyour own cable. Application: To connect a VMSE’s RJ-45 Serial port (RS-232) to the RS-232 p...
Page 53 - For Serial Monitor/Load of VMSE
6-6 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 6 User-Built Cable #2: VMSE RJ45 Serial to PC 9-Pin Sub-D For Serial Monitor/Load of VMSE This cable is not currently sold by GE Fanuc. Details are provides so you can buildyour own cable. Application: To connect a personal ...
Page 54 - Figure 6-10. VMSE to VersaMax Serial Cable
GFK-1852 Chapter 6 Serial Line Interfaces 6-7 Serial Line Interfaces 6 User-Built Cable #3: VMSE RJ45 Serial to PC 9-pin D-Sub This cable is not currently sold by GE Fanuc. Details are provides so you can buildyour own cable. Application: To connect the serial port (RS-232) of a personal computer (P...
Page 56 - Using the VMSE on an RS-422/485 Multidrop Network; Figure 6-14. Using the VMSE in a Multidrop Arrangement; Multidrop Application Notes
GFK-1852 Chapter 6 Serial Line Interfaces 6-9 Serial Line Interfaces 6 Using the VMSE on an RS-422/485 Multidrop Network The following figure shows an acceptable configuration for a multidrop network.This example shows only two slave devices; if additional slaves were added,termination would be requ...
Page 57 - Serial Port Connectors; Signal
6-10 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 6 Serial Port Connectors IBM-AT Style Personal Computer Serial Port Connector Pin 1 IBM-AT D-Sub, Male, 9-Pin Pin 6 External View Pin No. Signal Description 1 DCD Data Carrier Detect 2 RD Receive Data 3 TD Transmit Data 4 D...
Page 60 - RJ-11 PLC Serial Port Connector
GFK-1852 Chapter 6 Serial Line Interfaces 6-13 Serial Line Interfaces 6 RJ-11 PLC Serial Port Connector This connector is used for an RS-232 serial port on some Series 90-30 and Series 90-70 CPUs. For additional information on these ports, please refer to the Series 90PLC Serial Communications Manua...
Page 61 - RJ-45 VersaMax Nano/Micro PLC Serial Port Connector
6-14 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 6 RJ-45 VersaMax Nano/Micro PLC Serial Port Connector Port 1 on the VersaMax Nano and Micro PLCs is an RS-232 port with an 8-pin RJ-45 vertical jack. In addition to being a general serial communications port, this portis al...
Page 63 - Technical Data
GFK-1852 7-1 Technical Data CPU, Memory, and Controllers • V.40 CPU, 10MHz clock • National Semiconductor DP839xx Ethernet Controller • 128 kByte RAM, 128 kByte Flash EPROM • 256 Byte E²PROM for parameter storage Serial Interface • RJ-45 connector for RS232 interface • Screw terminals for RS232 or R...
Page 64 - LEDs; Case; Dimensions
7-2 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 7 LEDs • Four LEDs for Ethernet channel, link, activities, and error. • Two LEDs for serial channel status. Case • Plastic case for DIN rail mounting Dimensions Weight • Approx. 150g (0.33 lb) 90mm(3.54”) 60mm(2.36”) Depth =...
Page 65 - IP Addresses; IP Addressing; Appendix
GFK-1852 A-1 IP Addresses IP Addressing An IP address is a 32-bit value, divided into four octets of eight bits each. Thestandard representation is four decimal numbers (in the range of 0..255), divided bydots. Example: 192.2.1.123 This is called decimal-dot notation. The IP address is divided in tw...
Page 66 - Class C Network
A-2 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 A Class C Network IP address 192.0.0.xxx to 223.255.255.xxx These network addresses are most common and are often used in small companies.These networks can consist of a maximum number of 254 hosts. Example: 192.7.1.9 (netwo...
Page 67 - Netmask Examples; Private IP Networks and the Internet
GFK-1852 Appendix A IP Addresses A-3 IP Addresses A Netmask Examples Netmask Host bits 255.255.255.252 2 255.255.255.248 3 255.255.255.240 4 255.255.255.224 5 255.255.255.192 6 255.255.255.128 7 255.255.255.0 8 255.255.254.0 9 255.255.252.0 10 255.255.248.0 11 . . . . 255.128.0.0 23 255.0.0.0 24 Fig...
Page 68 - Network RFC’s
A-4 Versa Max Serial to Ethernet Adapter User's Manual – July 2000 GFK-1852 A Network RFC’s For more information regarding IP addressing see the following documents. Thesecan be located on the World Wide Web using one of the directories or indices: RFC 950 Internet Standard Subnetting Procedure RFC ...
Page 69 - Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Table
GFK-1852 B-1 Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Table Hexadecimal digits have values from 0..15, represented as 0...9, A (for 10), B (for11) ... F (for 15). Use the following table to convert binary-to-decimal-to-hex: Decimal Binary Hexadecimal 0 0000 0 1 0001 1 2 0010 2 3 0011 3 4 0100 4 5 0101 5 6 0...
Page 70 - Declaration of Conformity; Electromagnetic Emissions:
GFK-1852 C-1 Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and BS 7514 The following product: Product Name: VMSE Product Number(s): IC200SET001 Conforms to the following standards or other normative documents: Electromagnetic Emissions: C1SPR22: 1993 Class “A” EN5...
Page 71 - Index
Index GFK-1852 Index-1 A ARP, 4-3 command example, 1-4 Automatic connection address, 4-12 B Baud rate configuration, 4-9Broadcast address, A-2Buffer flushing, 4-15 C Cable diagrams, 6-4Class A network, A-1Class B network, A-1Class C network, A-2Configuration memory, 4-1parameters, 4-4Telnet, 4-9 Con...
