Page 3 - Table of Contents
3 Table of Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About the Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Chapter 1 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Glossar...
Page 5 - Safety Information; Important Information; NOTICE; will; DANGER; WARNING; can result; in injury or equipment damage.; CAUTION
35011984 02/2006 5 § 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 eq...
Page 6 - PLEASE NOTE
Safety Information 6 35011984 02/2006 PLEASE NOTE Electrical equipment should be serviced only by qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this material. This document is not intended as an instruction manual for untrained...
Page 7 - About the Book; At a Glance; Document Scope; install and configure the driver software,; Validity Note
35011984 02/2006 7 About the Book At a Glance Document Scope This document provides an installation, setup and usage guide for the Schneider Automation TSXCUSBMBP (USB Modbus Plus) communications adapter.It describes the basic procedures required to z install the hardware,It describes the basic proc...
Page 9 - Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms; Introduction; Expansion
35011984 02/2006 9 1 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms Introduction This glossary provides an expansion of abbreviations and acronyms used in this documentation. Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms The following table lists all abbreviations and acronym...
Page 11 - Overview; This chapter contains the following topics:; Topic
35011984 02/2006 11 2 Overview At a Glance Subject of this chapter The TSXCUSBMBP communications adapter is designed to provide a bridge between a simple and inexpensive USB connection and a Modbus Plus Network. The device is a combination of hardware (TSXCUSBMBP) and software drivers (TSXCUSBMBP Dr...
Page 12 - Stage Description
Overview 12 35011984 02/2006 Modbus Plus Communication for Applications Introduction Most Win32 applications that support serial Modbus communications can communicate on a Modbus Plus network with the TSXCUSBMBP. Virtual Serial Port (VSP) A Virtual Serial Port (VSP) is used as the mechanism for redi...
Page 13 - Modbus Plus Network Diagnostics; TSXCUSBMBP; TSXCUSBMBP Hardware; Description
Overview 35011984 02/2006 13 Modbus Plus Network Diagnostics TSXCUSBMBP The TSXCUSBMBP provides a diagnostic tool for Modbus Plus networks. It has the same basic functionality as the MBPSTAT program but adds the ability to scan a complete Modbus Plus network. TSXCUSBMBP Hardware Description The TSXC...
Page 15 - Installation
35011984 02/2006 15 3 Installation At a Glance Subject of this chapter This section describes the procedures required to install the TSXCUSBMBP Driver software and the TSXCUSBMBP communications adapter. What's in this Chapter? This chapter contains the following topics: Note: Do not attach the TSXCU...
Page 16 - Installation requirements are as follows:; Upgrading From Previous Version; before a new version can be installed.; Step Action
Installation 16 35011984 02/2006 Installation Requirements Installation Requirements list Installation requirements are as follows: z Microsoft Windows XP Operating System with Service Pack 2 or greater installed (Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or greater can also be used on most computers), z 1 M...
Page 17 - Installing the TSXCUSBMBP Driver Software; Use the following procedure to install the Driver software.; Installing the TSXCUSBMBP Hardware
Installation 35011984 02/2006 17 Installing the TSXCUSBMBP Driver Software Introduction The TSXCUSBMBP Driver must be installed before connecting the TSXCUSBMBP device to the USB port. How to install the TSXCUSBMBP Driver? Use the following procedure to install the Driver software. Installing the TS...
Page 18 - Use the following procedure to install the TSXCUSBMBP hardware.
Installation 18 35011984 02/2006 How to install the TSXCUSBMBP Hardware Use the following procedure to install the TSXCUSBMBP hardware. Step Action 1 After installing the TSXCUSBMBP Driver software, insert the USB cable from the TSXCUSBMBP into a USB port on the PC or into a USB Hub connected to the...
Page 19 - Icon
35011984 02/2006 19 4 Establishing a Connection to the TSXCUSBMBP At a Glance Subject of this chapter The TSXCUSBMBP Driver is added to the Startup group during installation. After restarting the computer at the end of the hardware installation, the driver will automatically start and will continue ...
Page 20 - Rescan Adapters; Show Interface
Establishing a Connection 20 35011984 02/2006 Rescan Adapters Introduction If the TSXCUSBMBP device was not connected to the PC when the TSXCUSBMBP Driver started up, it will be necessary to rescan for a connected TSXCUSBMBP adapter before the driver will detect its presence. A red icon in the syste...
Page 21 - This chapter describes how to configure the TSXCUSBMBP driver.
35011984 02/2006 21 5 Configuring the TSXCUSBMBP Driver At a Glance Subject of this Chapter This chapter describes how to configure the TSXCUSBMBP driver. What's in this Chapter? This chapter contains the following topics: Topic Page The TSXCUSBMBP Driver Interface Window 22 Configuring the Modbus P...
Page 22 - To display the Interface Window:; The Interface Window is displayed hereunder:
Configuring the TSXCUSBMBP Driver 22 35011984 02/2006 The TSXCUSBMBP Driver Interface Window Introduction The Interface Window is used to configure the TSXCUSBMBP driver and device. It also has a message area where status and error information is displayed. Interface Window Display To display the In...
Page 23 - Configuring the Modbus Plus Node Address; Click on OK to exit the information window.; Settings
Configuring the TSXCUSBMBP Driver 35011984 02/2006 23 Configuring the Modbus Plus Node Address Address Assignment The TSXCUSBMBP communications adapter must be assigned a Modbus Plus Node Address in order to communicate on the Modbus Plus network.The Modbus Plus Node Address assignment window is dis...
Page 24 - Configuring the Slave Response Timeout; When performing a Modbus network scan using ProWorx or Concept,
Configuring the TSXCUSBMBP Driver 24 35011984 02/2006 Configuring the Slave Response Timeout Introduction The Slave Response Timeout is used by the TSXCUSBMBP each time it sends a request from an application out the Modbus Plus network to a slave device. Slave Response Timeout This timeout is variab...
Page 25 - Timeout Saving; A new Slave Response Timeout saving window is displayed:; Slave Response Timeout; When the; Save; button is pressed, the new timeout setting will take effect
Configuring the TSXCUSBMBP Driver 35011984 02/2006 25 Timeout Configuration Once the appropriate value has been determined, the Slave Response Timeout is configured as follows: Timeout Saving A new Slave Response Timeout saving window is displayed: Step Action 1 Select Settings from the top level me...
Page 26 - Configuring the Virtual Serial (COM) Port; Virtual Modbus Port
Configuring the TSXCUSBMBP Driver 26 35011984 02/2006 Configuring the Virtual Serial (COM) Port Introduction The Virtual Serial Port used by the application to send Modbus requests to the TSXCUSBMBP Driver will default to COM3 during installation. COM3 Assignment If another device is already install...
Page 27 - Configuring the Modbus Plus Routing; Before configuring the Modbus Plus routing
Configuring the TSXCUSBMBP Driver 35011984 02/2006 27 Configuring the Modbus Plus Routing Introduction When interfacing to an application through the Virtual Serial Port, the TSXCUSBMBP operates as a serial Modbus to Modbus Plus converter, similar to the BM85 Bridge Multiplexer. The Virtual Serial P...
Page 28 - The Explicit Addressing process is described as follows:
Configuring the TSXCUSBMBP Driver 28 35011984 02/2006 1. Explicit Addressing The Explicit Addressing process is described as follows: z Explicit Addressing is used whenever the Modbus ID in a message received through the Virtual Serial Port is present in the Modbus Routing Table, regardless of what ...
Page 29 - Routing Example; Modbus Plus Routing Path
Configuring the TSXCUSBMBP Driver 35011984 02/2006 29 Routing Example Routing example: The following table shows the routing table entries that must be made to route messages to the PLCs at Modbus Plus Node Addresses 1, 2, 3, 10, 15, and 16. BridgePlus 43 BridgePlus 23 PLC 16 PLC 15 TSX-CUSB 5 PLC 1...
Page 31 - Routing
Configuring the TSXCUSBMBP Driver 35011984 02/2006 31 Entering Routing Paths into the Routing Table Use the following procedure to change an entry in the Routing Table: Step Action 1 Select Routing from the top level menu on the TSXCUSBMBP Driver Interface window. 2 Select the entry to be changed in...
Page 33 - Modbus Plus Network Status Indicator; LED Flash Code Description
35011984 02/2006 33 6 Connecting to a Modbus Plus Network Modbus Plus Network Status Indicator Introduction The Modbus Plus Network Status Indicator displays the status of the Modbus Plus communications on the TSXCUSBMBP device. During initial monitoring of the network, the Indicator will flash at a...
Page 36 - be connected to a TSXCUSBMBP device.
Using the TSXCUSBMBP with an Application 36 35011984 02/2006 Start the TSXCUSBMBP Driver Introduction Before an application can communicate through the TSXCUSBMBP, the TSXCUSBMBP Driver must: z be running, and z be connected to a TSXCUSBMBP device. Note: See Sections 4 and 5 of this User's Guide for...
Page 37 - Configure the Application Software; The following steps illustrate a typical configuration:
Using the TSXCUSBMBP with an Application 35011984 02/2006 37 Configure the Application Software Introduction Because the software interface to the TSXCUSBMBP uses a Virtual Serial Port, it is relatively simple to configure an application to use it for communications. A Typical Configuration The foll...
Page 39 - This chapter contains the following sections:; Section
35011984 02/2006 39 8 Modbus Plus Network Diagnostic Functions At a Glance Subject of this Chapter This chapter describes the Modbus Plus network diagnostic functions. What's in this Chapter? This chapter contains the following sections: Section Topic Page 8.1 Starting the Diagnostic Functions 41 8....
Page 41 - Procedure for Starting the Diagnostic Functions
Modbus Plus Network Diagnostic Functions 35011984 02/2006 41 8.1 Starting the Diagnostic Functions Procedure for Starting the Diagnostic Functions Introduction This section describes how to start the diagnostic functions of the TSXCUSBMBP. Procedure To start the diagnostic functions of the TSXCUSBMB...
Page 42 - Scanning the Modbus Plus Network; Procedure for Scanning the Modbus Plus Network; function is used to locate other nodes on the network.; Modbus ID Field
Modbus Plus Network Diagnostic Functions 42 35011984 02/2006 8.2 Scanning the Modbus Plus Network Procedure for Scanning the Modbus Plus Network Introduction When the Diagnostics screen is first displayed, the only node that will appear in the list of Modbus Plus Network nodes is the TSXCUSBMBP devi...
Page 43 - Displaying Diagnostic Information; This section contains the following topics:
Modbus Plus Network Diagnostic Functions 35011984 02/2006 43 8.3 Displaying Diagnostic Information At a Glance Introduction This section describes the diagnostic information that can be displayed for each node. What's in this Section? This section contains the following topics: Topic Page Procedure ...
Page 44 - Procedure for Displaying Diagnostic Information; Structure of the Modbus Plus Network Diagnostics screen:
Modbus Plus Network Diagnostic Functions 44 35011984 02/2006 Procedure for Displaying Diagnostic Information Introduction After the Modbus Plus network has been scanned, the nodes are displayed in the Modbus Plus Network Diagnostics screen. Modbus Plus Network Diagnostics Screen Structure of the Mod...
Page 45 - Procedure; Node Selected for Display
Modbus Plus Network Diagnostic Functions 35011984 02/2006 45 Procedure To display the diagnostic information from a node proceed as follows: Step Action 1 Select the node to display diagnostic information from by scrolling to it in the list and clicking the mouse on it. Results: z the node is highli...
Page 46 - Node Error Statistics; This section describes the Node Error Statistics screen.
Modbus Plus Network Diagnostic Functions 46 35011984 02/2006 Node Error Statistics Introduction This section describes the Node Error Statistics screen. Node Error Statistics Screen The Node Error Statistics screen displays the error counters that are returned in the Modbus Plus diagnostics data for...
Page 47 - Node Personality; This section describes the Node Personality screen.
Modbus Plus Network Diagnostic Functions 35011984 02/2006 47 Node Personality Introduction This section describes the Node Personality screen. Node Personality Screen The Node Personality screen displays the type, version, and status of the selected node:
Page 48 - Internal Path Transactions; This section describes the Internal Path Transactions screen.
Modbus Plus Network Diagnostic Functions 48 35011984 02/2006 Internal Path Transactions Introduction This section describes the Internal Path Transactions screen. Internal Path Transactions Screen The Internal Path Transactions screen displays the transaction counts for each path in the selected nod...
Page 49 - Token Owner Work Table
Modbus Plus Network Diagnostic Functions 35011984 02/2006 49 Token Owner Work Table Introduction Clicking on the Token Owner Work Table button displays the Node Token Owner Bit Map screen. This section describes this screen. Node Token Owner Bit Map Screen The Node Token Owner Bit Map screen shows a...
Page 50 - Active Station Table; This section describes the Active Station Table screen.
Modbus Plus Network Diagnostic Functions 50 35011984 02/2006 Active Station Table Introduction This section describes the Active Station Table screen. Active Station Table Screen The Active Station Table screen shows a bit map reflecting the status of each node on the local network of the selected n...
Page 51 - Token Station Table; This section describes the Token Station Table screen.
Modbus Plus Network Diagnostic Functions 35011984 02/2006 51 Token Station Table Introduction This section describes the Token Station Table screen. Token Station Table Screen The Token Station Table shows a bit map reflecting the token passing status of each node on the local network of the selecte...
Page 52 - Global Data Present Table; This section describes the Global Data Present Table screen.
Modbus Plus Network Diagnostic Functions 52 35011984 02/2006 Global Data Present Table Introduction This section describes the Global Data Present Table screen. Global Data Present Table Screen The Global Data Present Table screen shows a bit map reflecting the Global data status of each node on the...
Page 53 - Read Global Data
Modbus Plus Network Diagnostic Functions 35011984 02/2006 53 Read Global Data Introduction Clicking on the Read Global Data button displays the Global Data screen. This section describes this screen. Global Data Screen The Global Data screen is used to display the Global Data sent by the selected no...
Page 55 - Appendices; The following appendices describe the TSXCUSBMBP settings; Chapter
35011984 02/2006 55 Appendices At a Glance Introduction The following appendices describe the TSXCUSBMBP settings z for Unity, and z for Concept & ProWORX32. What's in this Appendix? The appendix contains the following chapters: Chapter Chapter Name Page A TSXCUSBMBP Settings for Unity 57 B TSXC...
Page 61 - TSXCUSBMBP Settings for Concept & ProWORX32
35011984 02/2006 61 B TSXCUSBMBP Settings for Concept & ProWORX32 TSXCUSBMBP Settings for Concept & ProWORX32 Introduction This section describes how to configure Concept & ProWORX32 to work the TSXCUSBMBP. Setting the Optimum Baud Rate in Concept When using serial Modbus communications ...
