Anybus® Communicator™ Common Ethernet to Modbus RTU/Serial STARTUP GUIDE SP2953 1.
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Preface 3 (26) 1 Preface 1.1 About This Document This manual describes the installation of Anybus Communicator. For information on how to configure the Anybus Communicator, refer to the user manual. For additional documentation and software downloads, FAQs, troubleshooting guides and technical support, please visit www.anybus.com/support. Anybus® Communicator™ Startup Guide SP2953 1.
Preface 1.2 4 (26) Document Conventions Numbered lists indicate tasks that should be carried out in sequence: 1. First do this 2. Then do this Bulleted lists are used for: • Tasks that can be carried out in any order • Itemized information ► An action → and a result User interaction elements (buttons etc.) are indicated with bold text. Program code and script examples Cross-reference within this document: Document Conventions, p. 4 External link (URL): www.hms-networks.
Preface 1.3 5 (26) Trademarks Anybus® is a registered trademark of HMS Networks AB. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Anybus® Communicator™ Startup Guide SP2953 1.
Safety 6 (26) 2 Safety 2.1 Intended Use The intended use of this equipment is as a communication interface and gateway. The equipment receives and transmits data on various physical layers and connection types. If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. 2.2 General Safety Caution Ensure that the power supply is turned off before connecting it to the equipment.
Preparation 7 (26) 3 Preparation 3.1 Cabling Have the following cables available: 3.2 • Ethernet cable for configuration • Ethernet cable for connecting to the high level network • Power cable Tools Have the following tools available: • Flat-head screwdriver, size 5.5 mm Needed when removing the Communicator from DIN-rail. • Flat-head screwdriver, size 3 mm Needed when connecting the cables to the 7-pin connector. Anybus® Communicator™ Startup Guide SP2953 1.
Preparation 3.3 8 (26) Support and Resources For additional documentation and software downloads, FAQs, troubleshooting guides and technical support, please scan the QR code to visit the Communicator support web page. You can also visit www.anybus.com/support and enter the product article number to search for the Communicator support web page. You find the product article number on the product cover. Anybus® Communicator™ Startup Guide SP2953 1.
Installation 9 (26) 4 Installation 4.1 DIN Rail Mounting The equipment must be electrically grounded through the DIN rail for EMC compliance. Make sure that the equipment is correctly mounted on the rail and that the rail is properly grounded. Fig. 1 Attach the Communicator on the DIN rail. Anybus® Communicator™ Startup Guide SP2953 1.
Installation 4.2 10 (26) Connecting to EtherNet/IP Network Fig. 2 EtherNet/IP Connector Pin Description 1 TD+ 2 TD- 3 RD+ 4 5 6 RD- 7 8 Anybus® Communicator™ Startup Guide SP2953 1.
Installation 4.3 11 (26) Connecting to Serial RS232/RS485 Subnetwork Use minimum 90 oC copper (Cu) wire only. Fig. 3 7-pin connector Anybus® Communicator™ Startup Guide Pin Signal 1 +5 V OUT 2 RS485- A 3 RS485+ B 4 Signal GND 5 Functional Earth (FE) 6 RS232 Tx Output 7 RS232 Rx Input SP2953 1.
Installation 4.4 12 (26) Connecting to Power Caution Ensure that the power supply is turned off before connecting it to the equipment. Using the wrong type of power supply can damage the equipment. Ensure that the power supply is connected properly and of the recommended type. Fig. 4 Power port Anybus® Communicator™ Startup Guide Pin Description 1 Functional Earth (FE) 2 Ground (GND) 3 12-30 VDC Power Connector SP2953 1.
Installation 4.5 13 (26) Security Switch After completing the configuration of the Communicator, lock the security switch to prevent unauthorized access to the Communicator built-in web interface. When the security switch is in its locked position, the Communicator built-in web interface can not be accessed and the Communicator can not be configured. Network specific parameters, configured via the PLC is still available. To Lock and Unlock the Security Switch Fig.
Installation 14 (26) Security Switch Status LED Fig. 6 Security switch locked status LED When the security switch is in its: • locked position, the security switch status LED turn solid green. • unlocked position, the security switch status LED is turned off. Anybus® Communicator™ Startup Guide SP2953 1.
Installation 4.6 15 (26) Locking the Cables Fig. 7 To strain relieve the cables, place a cable tie in the holder and lock the cables. Anybus® Communicator™ Startup Guide SP2953 1.
Installation 4.7 16 (26) DIN Rail Demount Before You Begin Be careful when removing the Communicator from the DIN-rail. If not removed properly, the DIN rail locking mechanism and the product cover can break. Have a flat-blade screwdriver, size 5.5 mm, available. Procedure Remove the Communicator from the DIN Rail: 1. Insert the screwdriver into the Communicator DIN rail locking mechanism. 2. To unlock the Communicator DIN rail locking mechanism, turn the screwdriver clockwise. Fig.
Installation 17 (26) 3. Hold the screwdriver in the DIN rail locking mechanism while you unhook the Communicator from the DIN rail. Fig. 9 Anybus® Communicator™ Startup Guide SP2953 1.
Configuration 18 (26) 5 Configuration 5.1 Connecting to PC and Power Fig. 10 1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the Communicator configuration port and your PC. 2. Connect the Communicator to a power supply. Anybus® Communicator™ Startup Guide SP2953 1.
Configuration 5.2 19 (26) Finding the Communicator on Your PC The Communicator default IP address is 192.168.0.10. To be able to access the Communicator built-in web interface: Option 1 | Set a static IP address on the PC On the PC accessing the Communicator built-in web interface, set a static IP address within the same IP address range as the Communicator IP address. To access the Communicator built-in web interface, ensure that port Port 80 TCP is open in your PC Windows Firewall.
Configuration 5.3 20 (26) Configuring the Communicator Fig. 11 By default, the Common Ethernet Communicator is preconfigured with the Modbus TCP firmware variant. Procedure 1. Download firmware files and documentation. To download firmware files and user documentation for the desired Communicator network version, visit www.anybus.com/support and navigate to the Common Ethernet Communicator ABC3090 product page. 2. Open the Communicator built-in web interface.
Configuration 3. 21 (26) Change the Communicator network variant. a. b. In the Upload Firmware window, click Select firmware (.hiff). c. In the Open dialog box, browse to and select the firmware file and click Open. d. 4. In the Files & firmware page Firmware management section, click Upload. To start the firmware upgrade, click Update firmware. → The firmware file is validated and transferred.
Technical Data 22 (26) 6 Technical Data 6.
Appendix A: Communicator LED Indicators A 23 (26) Communicator LED Indicators This LED guide describes the LED indications for Modbus TCP. For information about other networks, refer to the user manual for the desired Communicator network variant. Before you can verify operation you must configure the Communicator. Fig.
Appendix A: Communicator LED Indicators Operation Status 24 (26) LED A LED B LED C LED D Gateway status High level Network/Client Subnetwork Security switch one message received. Red Exception/ Fatal error IP address conflict detected, or Fatal error. Fatal error N/A Red, flashing Invalid configuration Connection timeout. All nodes are offline N/A Green/Red, flashing Power up self-test/ Firmware update/ Firmware recovery N/A N/A N/A Anybus® Communicator™ Startup Guide SP2953 1.
Appendix B: Ethernet LED Indicators B 25 (26) Ethernet LED Indicators Fig. 13 LED A. Activity LED B. Not used LED A Off Green Function No link (or no power) Link (100 Mbit/s) established Green, flashing Activity (100 Mbit/s) Yellow Link (10 Mbit/s) established Yellow, flashing Activity (10 Mbit/s) LED B Off Function Not used Anybus® Communicator™ Startup Guide SP2953 1.
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