Instructions
Table Of Contents
- Anybus® Communicator™ - PROFIBUS to Modbus RTU/Serial
- Table of Contents
- 1. Preface
- 2. Safety
- 3. Preparation
- 4. About Anybus Communicator
- 5. Installation
- 6. Configuration Quick Guide
- 7. Communicator Configuration
- 7.1. Connect the Communicator
- 7.2. Access the Built-In Web Interface From HMS IPconfig
- 7.3. Access the Built-In Web Interface From a Web Browser
- 7.4. Communicator Built-In Web Interface Overview
- 7.5. General Subnetwork Settings
- 7.6. About Transaction Templates
- 7.7. Build Transaction Template
- 7.8. Nodes and Transactions
- 7.9. High Level Network Settings
- 7.10. I/O Data Map
- 7.11. Apply Configuration
- 7.12. To Use an Existing Configuration
- 7.13. To Use an Communicator Classic Configuration
- 8. PLC Configuration
- 9. Verify Operation
- 10. Use Cases
- 11. Maintenance
- 12. Troubleshooting
- 13. Technical Data
- 14. Reference Guides
10.3. Barcode Scanner - Custom Produce/Consume Use Case
10.3.1. About the Use Case
The purpose of this use case is to explain how to use the Custom Produce/Consume serial protocol.
In this use case we use the Communicator to enable data exchange between an Barcode Scanner and a PLC.
The use case describes how to map the communicaon in the Communicator.
The Barcode Scanner is connected to the serial subnetwork via a custom RS-232 protocol.
The PLC is connected to an PROFIBUS network (high level network).
We use the Custom Produce/Consume serial protocol and create a customized transacon template.
Figure 94. Barcode Scanner - Custom Produce/Consume Use Case
10.3.2. Before You Begin
• Connect the Communicator conguraon port to your computer.
• Power on the Communicator.
• Ensure that your computer can nd the Communicator IP address.
• Enter the Communicator built-in web interface of the.
For more informaon refer to Communicator Conguraon (page 39).
Barcode Scanner - Custom Produce/Consume Use Case Anybus
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