User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series RS232/RS422/RS485 Industrial Modbus Gateway IMG-2100T / IMG-2105AT IMG-2102T / IMG-2102TS IMG-2200T / IMG-2400T 1
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series Trademarks Copyright © PLANET Technology Corp. 2020. Contents are subject to revision without prior notice. PLANET is a registered trademark of PLANET Technology Corp. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Packet Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 5 1.2 Product Description .........................................................................................................................
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.2.1 System ................................................................................................................................................................. 41 4.2.2 Port ...................................................................................................................................................................... 43 4.2.3 Device ...........................................................................................
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing PLANET IMG-2100T/IMG-2105AT/ IMG-2102T / IMG-2102TS / IMG-2200T and IMG-2400T Modbus Gateway. “Modbus Gateway” is used as an alternative name in this User’s Manual.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 1.2 Product Description Standard Industrial Modbus TCP/RTU/ASCII Network Integration PLANET has added the Industrial Modbus TCP/IP Protocol to its easily-integrated industrial management level products that come with SCADA/HMI system and other data acquisition systems on factory floors. Moreover, the industrial IT SNMP network is upgraded to the Industrial automation Modbus TCP/IP network.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series The advantage of having the IMG-2X00T is to assist users to build an industrial environment between the Modbus TCP/IP Protocol and the Modbus RTU/ASCII Protocol easily, thus offering an application solution to the industrial control equipment without Ethernet ports and the industrial control equipment can only control through an industrial PC workstation or industrial control panel.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series The IMG-2x00T is equipped with a compact IP30-rated metal case that allows wall mounting for efficient use of cabinet space. The IMG-2x00T also provides an integrated power supply source with wide-ranging voltages (9 to 48V DC / 24V AC) ideally suitable for worldwide operation with high availability applications.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 1.3 How to Use This Manual This User’s Manual is structured as follows: Section 2, INSTALLATION It explains the functions of the IMG-2x00T Series and how to physically install the IMG-2x00T Series. Section 3, MODBUS GATEWAY MANAGEMENT The chapter explains how to manage the IMG-2x00T Series in different ways. Section 4, WEB CONFIGURATION It describes how to configure by web interface.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 1.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 1.5 Product Specifications Product IMG-2100T IMG-2102T IMG-2105AT IMG-2200T IMG-2102TS IMG-2400T Serial Interface Serial Port 1 x DB9 male Serial Standards RS232/RS422/4-wire RS485/2-wire RS485 Baud Rate (Data Rate) 50bps to 921Kbps Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8 Stop Bit 1, 1.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series Distance Cable 100m SFP module) Single mode 2km to 120km, IMG-2102T: 2km vary on SFP IMG-2102TS: modules 30km 50 or 50/125μm or Twisted-pair 62.5/125μm 62.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series Level 0: -24V~2.1V (±0.1V) Level 1: 2.1V~24V (±0.1V) Input Load to 24V DC, 10mA max. 2 digital outputs: Open collector to 24V DC, 100mA max.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series Standards Conformances Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 15 Class A, CE Certification Class A IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 2. INSTALLATION This section describes the hardware features and installation of the Modbus Gateway' components on the desktop or rack. For easier management and control of the Modbus Gateway, familiarize yourself with its display indicators, and ports. Front panel illustrations in this chapter display the LED indicators. Before connecting any network device to the Modbus Gateway, please read this chapter completely. 2.1 Hardware Description 2.1.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series IMG-2105AT: 32 x 87 x 135 mm (W x D x H) 16
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series IMG-2102T and IMG-2102TS: 32 x 87 x 135 mm (W x D x H) 17
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series IMG-2200T: 32 x 87 x 135 mm (W x D x H) 18
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series IMG-2400T: 56 x 87 x 135 mm (W x D x H) 19
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 2.1.2 Front Panels The front panels of the Modbus Gateways are shown in Figure 2-1-1. IMG-2100T IMG-2105AT IMG-2102T IMG-2102TS IMG-2200T Figure 2-1-1: Front Panels of Modbus Gateways Fast TP/SFP/SC interface 10/100BASE-TX copper, RJ45 twisted-pair: Up to 100 meters. 100BASE-FX SFP interface, Up to 2km~120km, may vary on SFP modules. 100BASE-FX SC interface, Up to 2km or 30km.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 2.1.3 Front Panels The Reset Buttons of the Modbus Gateways are shown in Figure 2-1-2. IMG-2100T IMG-2102T / IMG-2102TS IMG-2105AT IMG-2200T IMG-2400T Figure 2-1-2: Reset Button of Modbus Gateways Reset button On the bottom panel, the reset button is designed for rebooting the system and stopping the buzzer.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 2.1.4 LED Indications The front panel LEDs indicate the instant status of power and system status, port links and data activity; they help monitor and troubleshoot when needed. System LED Color PWR 1 Green Lights Power 1 is activated. PWR 2 Green Lights Power 2 is activated. Fault Red Lights Indicates either Power 1 or Power 2 has no power. Blinks System is booting. SYS Green Lights System is ready.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 2.1.5 Wiring the Power Inputs The upper panel of the Modbus Gateways indicates a DC inlet power socket and consists of one terminal block connector within 6 contacts. Please follow the steps below to insert the power wire. 1. Insert positive/negative DC power wires into Contacts 1 and 2 for Power 1, or Contacts 5 and 6 for Power 2.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 1 2 V1+ V1- Power 1 3 4 Fault 5 6 V2+ V2- Power 2 Figure 2-1-6 PWR1 & PWR2 pina of terminal block. The wire gauge for the terminal block should be in the range from 12 to 24 AWG. 3.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 2.1.6 Serial Port Pin Define 2.1.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 2.2 Installing the Modbus Gateway This section describes how to install your Modbus Gateway and make connections to the Modbus Gateway. Please read the following section and perform the procedure in the order being presented. To install your Modbus Gateway on a desktop or rack, simply complete the following steps. 2.2.1 Installation Steps 1. Unpack the Modbus Gateway 2. Check if the DIN-rail bracket is screwed on the Modbus Gateway or not.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 2.2.2 DIN-rail Mounting This section describes how to install the Modbus Gateway. There are two methods to install the Modbus Gateway -- DIN-rail mounting and wall-mount plate mounting. Please read the following section and perform the procedure in the order being presented. Follow all the DIN-rail installation steps as shown in the example. Step 1: Screw the DIN-rail bracket on the Modbus Gateway.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series Step 3: Check whether the DIN-rail bracket is tightly on the track. Please refer to the following procedure to remove the Modbus Gateway from the track. Step 4: Lightly remove the unit from the track.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 2.2.3 Wall Mount Plate Mounting To install the Modbus Gateway on the wall, please follow the instructions below. Follow all the DIN-rail installation steps as shown in the example. Step 1: Remove the DIN-rail bracket from the Modbus Gateway. Use the screwdriver to loosen the screws to remove the DIN-rail.bracket. Step 2: Place the wall-mount plate on the rear panel of the Modbus Gateway.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 3. MODBUS GATEWAY MANAGEMENT This chapter covers the following topics as to how to manage the Modbus Gateway: Requirements Web Management Remote Management PLANET Smart Discovery Utility MB VCOM Utility 3.1 Requirements Workstations running Windows 2000/XP, 2003, Vista/7/8/10, 2008, Mac OS 9 or later, or Linux, UNIX , or other platforms compatible with TCP/IP protocols.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 3.2 Web Management The Modbus Gateway offers management features that allow users to manage the Modbus Gateway from anywhere on the network through a standard browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. After you set up your IP address for the switch, you can access the Modbus Gateway's Web interface applications directly in your Web browser by entering the IP address of the Modbus Gateway. For example, the default IP address of the Modbus Gateway is 192.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series Figure 3-2-2: Login Screen 3. After entering the password, the main screen appears as shown in Figure 3-2-3. Figure 3-2-3: Web Main Screen of Modbus Gateway 4. The Main Menu in the middle of the Web page lets you access all the functions and statuses. It appears as shown in Figure 3-2-4. Figure 3-2-4: Main menu Now, you can use the Web management interface to continue the Modbus Gateway management. Please refer to the user manual for more. 1.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 3.3 Remote Management The Modbus Gateway also supports Telnet for remote management. You can use Telnet to open a terminal session over one of the Ethernet ports. The Modbus Gateway asks for user name and password for remote login when using Telnet; please use the following default IP address, username and password for the first-time login. Default IP Address: 192.168.0.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 3.4 PLANET Smart Discovery Utility For easily listing the Modbus Gateway in your Ethernet environment, the Planet Smart Discovery Utility is an ideal solution. The following installation instructions are to guide you to running the Planet Smart Discovery Utility. 1. Download the Planet Smart Discovery Utility from the administrator PC. 2. Run this utility as the following screen appears.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 2. After setup is completed, press the “Update Device”, “Update Multi” or “Update All” button to take effect. The functions of the 3 buttons above are shown below: Update Device: Use current setting on one single device. Update Multi: Use current setting on multi-devices. Update All: Use current setting on whole devices in the list. The same functions mentioned above also can be found in “Option” tools bar. 3.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 3.5 Getting Started with MB VCOM Utility With MB VCOM Utility, you can easily search one or multiple IMG device servers over the network from a remote location. 3.5.1 Installation of MB VCOM Utility The IMG series VCOM Utility can be downloaded from PLANET Web site. Please locate and run the setup program “mbgsetup.exe” and follow the on-screen instructions. download link: https://www.planet.com.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series Then waiting for searching the Modbus device, the result will as shown below. At last, select the Modbus devices then click “OK” to add the device, as shown below.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4. WEB CONFIGURATION This section introduces the configuration and functions of the Web-based management from Modbus Gateway. About Web-based Management The Modbus Gateway offers management features that allow users to manage the Modbus Gateway from anywhere on the network through a standard browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. The Web-based Management supports Internet Explorer 7.0.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series Default Password: admin 2. When the following login screen appears, please enter the default username "admin" with password “admin” (or the username/password you have changed via console) to log in the main screen of Modbus Gateway. The login screen in Figure 4-1-2 appears. Figure 4-1-2: Login Screen 3. After a successful login, the main screen appears as shown in Figure 4-1-3 below.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.1 Main Web Page The Modbus Gateway provides a Web-based browser interface for configuring and managing it. This interface allows you to access the Modbus Gateway using the Web browser of your choice. The main web page is shown in Figure 4-1-4 Figure 4-1-4: Web Main Page Main Menu Via the Web Management, the administrator can set up the Modbus Gateway by selecting the functions that are listed in the Main Function. The screen in Figure 4-1-5 appears.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.2 System Use the System menu items to display and configure basic administrative details of the Modbus Gateway. Under the System, the following topics are provided to configure and view the system information. This section has the following items: System The Modbus Gateway system information is provided here. Port This page displays status of each port. Device Configure device name and syslog server on this page.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series IPv4 Configuration Object Description • IP Configuration The status of IPv4 configuration. • IP Address The current IPv4 address of the device. • Subnet Mask The current IPv4 subnet mask of the device. • Gateway The current IPv4 gateway of the device. • Primary DNS The current first DNS server of the device. • Second DNS The current second DNS server of the device. • MAC Address Specifies the device MAC address.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.2.2 Port This Port page displays the status of each port, including operation mode and serial settings. The screen in Figure 4-2-2 appears. Figure 4-2-2: Port Status Page Screenshot The following column shows the Port statuses: Object Description • No. The serial number (No.) indicates port number. It can be directly linked to the corresponding page settings. • Operation Mode The current operation mode of Modbus Gateway.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.2.3 Device This page provides configuration of device name and syslog server. The screen in Figure 4-2-3 appears. Figure 4-2-3: Device Setup Page Screenshot The page includes the following fields: Object Description • Server Name To configure the name of server. The default value is Server. • Syslog Server To configure IP address of syslog server.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.2.5 Console This page is to configure management methods for web and remote console. The screen in Figure 4-2-5 appears. Figure 4-2-5: Console Setup Page Screenshot The page includes the following fields: Object Description • Web Console To enable or disable access to the web console. The default is Enable. • Remote Console To enable or disable access to the remote console. The default is Enable.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series The page includes the following fields: Object Description • Enable Mail Alert To Enable SMTP function. The default value is “Disable”. • SMTP Server Set port number of SMTP service. The default number is “25”. • SMTP Server Port Type the SMTP server name or the IP address of the SMTP server address. • SMTP Login Username: Enter your login name for the SMTP Server. Information Password: Enter your password for the SMTP Server.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.3 Accessible IP This page provides the specified IP address to connect with Modbus Gateway. When the list of accessible IP is enabled, only IP address in the list can connect to device. When the function is disabled, there is no such restriction. The list allows user to configure up to four IP groups. The accessible IP setup screen in Figure 4-3-1 appears.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.4 Network This page allows the user to configure IPv4 or IPv6 address. The IP configuration screen in Figure 4-4-1 appears. Figure 4-4-1: IP Configuration Page Screenshot The page includes the following fields: IPv4 Object Description • IP Configuration Configure static or DHCP to get IPv4 address. The default value is static.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.5 Modbus Gateway The following figure shows port settings. Note that these settings need to match the parameters on serial port of the Modbus device. Each parameter is described in details in the following section. The port configuration screen in Figure 4-5-1 appears. Figure 4-5-1: Port Setup Page Screenshot 4.5.1 Serial setup The serial setup screen is shown in Figure 4-5-2.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series • Interface • Flow Control Even Odd None Space Mark The device server supports three interfaces. The default value is RS-232. RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 2-Wire RS-485 4-Wire The method is used to suspend and resume data transmission to ensure that data is not lost. It supports four methods and default value is none.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.5.2 Operation mode The Modbus Gateway makes connected Serial equipment become IP-based. That also makes them able to connect to a TCP/IP networking immediately. The Modbus Gateway allows traditional Computer/Client COM ports access to a serial equipment anywhere on the Ethernet LAN network. This operation mode can be set up as Disable, RTU Slave/Master and ASCII Slave/Master. The operation mode screen in Figure 4-5-3 appears.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.5.2.2 RTU Slave mode This function allows the users to use Modbus TCP master device and Modbus RTU device to achieve communication. The operation mode of the Industrial Modbus Gateway is set to RTU Slave. The remote pair master/slave topology in Figure 4-5-5 appears. Figure 4-5-5: RTU Slave Topology The remote pair master mode screenshot in Figure 4-5-6 appears. Figure 4-5-6: RTU Slave Mode Screenshot 4.5.2.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series The serial Telnet mode screenshot in Figure 4-5-8 appears. Figure 4-5-8: RTU Master Mode Screenshot 4.5.2.4 ASCII Slave mode This function allows the users to use Modbus TCP master device and Modbus ASCII device to achieve communication. The operation mode of the gateway is set to ASCII Slave. The TCP server mode topology in Figure 4-5-9 appears. Figure 4-5-9: ASCII Slave Mode Topology The TCP server mode screenshot in Figure 4-5-10 appears.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.5.2.5 ASCII Master mode This function allows the users to use Modbus ASCII master device and Modbus TCP device to achieve communication. The operation mode of the Industrial Modbus Gateway is set to ASCII Master. The TCP client mode topology in Figure 4-5-11 appears. Figure 4-5-11: ASCII Master Mode Topology The TCP client mode screenshot in Figure 4-5-12 appears. Figure 4-5-12: ASCII Master Mode Screenshot 4.5.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series Figure 4-5-14: Router Status Page Screenshot For example, IP address 192.168.0.60 is set and assigned to serial port 1. As shown below, it will forward directly to serial port 1 when you get a Modbus request that is sent to 192.168.0.60. The Router Setup screen in Figure 4-5-15 appears. Figure 4-5-15: Router Setup Page Screenshot The page includes the following fields: Object Description • Operation Mode Used to set Modbus/serial on serial port.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.5.4.2 Mapping The ID Mapping Setup is a routing mechanism for gateway. It can follow routing rule on this table to transfer Modbus request to the specific serial port or TCP server that connects the Modbus slave device. The screen in Figure 4-5-16 appears. Figure 4-5-16: Mapping Status Page Screenshot In block 1, it’s a setting value for slave ID 1~3 that will forward to serial port 1.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series Figure 4-5-18: Basic setting of Mapping Screenshot Auto Device Routing It’s a mechanism that will help you find where It is and get routed correctly on serial port. So users don’t need to set the rule manually. If the Auto Device Routing is enabled, it will clear Slave ID Mapping value of the rule with serial port automatically. When you get a request with slave ID didn’t exist on rule table.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.5.4.3 Parameters This function allows setting the value for serial port COM configuration. Press the “Apply” button to set the value and the screen in Figure 4-5-19 appears Figure 4-5-19: Parameters Setup Page Screenshot The page includes the following fields: Object Description • Initial Delay You can make the IP218 wait for some Modbus slave devices may take more time to boot up.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.5.5 Priority Control It’s a mechanism that Modbus Messaging Priority Control can make a certain requests for more immediate response times. It will be arranged to the front of queue to be sent when Modbus gateway detects a priority request 4.5.5.1 Master The priority rule can be assigned by master (serial port or IP address). As above, it means the request from serial port 1 or 192.168.0.123 will be considered a priority request.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series Figure 4-5-22: Request Setup Page Screenshot 60
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.6 SNMP Setup Use the Port Menu to display or configure the Modbus Gateway's ports. This section includes the page that displays current port configurations. Ports can also be configured here. The Port Configuration screen in Figure 4-6-1 appears. Figure 4-6-1: SNMP Setup page Screenshot The page includes the following fields: Object Description • SNMP Active Indicates the SNMP mode operation.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.7 Maintenance Use the Port Menu to display or configure the Modbus Gateway's ports. This section includes the page that displays current port configurations. Ports can also be configured here. 4.7.1 Change Password After logging in to the Modbus Gateway, user can make changes from the "Change Password" page. The Change Password screen in Figure 4-7-1 appears.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.7.3 Firmware Update This page facilitates an update of the firmware controlling the switch. The Firmware Update screen in Figure 4-7-4 appears. Figure 4-7-4: Firmware Update Page Screenshot To open Firmware Update screen, perform the following: 1. Click Maintenance -> Firmware Update. 2. The Firmware Update screen is displayed as in Figure 4-7-4. 3. Click the “ 4. Select on the firmware and then click “ 5.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4.8 Save and Restart When applying any configuration changes of Modbus Gateway, it’s required to save changed configuration and reboot system. Therefore the new configuration will be applied after rebooting. The Save and Restart screen in Figure 4-8-1 appears. Figure 4-8-1 : Save and Restart Page Screenshot Buttons : Click to save changes and restart system.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 5. SOFTWARE MB VCOM UTILITY The “MB VCOM” Administration Suite provides you search function to find your IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway from a remote location. With MB VCOM Utility, you can easily install and search your IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway over the network. You can also run MB VCOM Utility from one location to manage multiple device servers. The setup program will be named mbgsetup.exe. 5.1 Installing the VCOM Utility 1.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series Figure 5-1-2 : Installing location 3. The setup wizard will show the progress of the installation and status as shown in Figure 5-1-3.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4. Click Finish to successfully complete installation of VCOM software.as shown in Figure 5-1-4. Figure 5-1-4 : Installation Finished 5. Restart computer as shown in Figure 5-1-5.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 5.2 Search Devices 1. First click "Add Device" and then click "Search" if device has access to network, as shown in Figure 5-2-1. Figure 5-2-1 : Searching Devices 2. After adding an MG-110 device as shown in Figure Figure 5-2-2. When you close searching window, it will add device automatically on main window. If you want to modify MG-110, please click “Open in Browser” to modify on web page.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 5.3 COM Port Mapping This function should be set as VCOM mode on the Modbus Gateway. VCOM software will create the corresponding virtual COM ports for com port mapping as shown in Figure 5-3-1. Figure 5-3-1 : VCOM software Add Virtual COM port 1. Click "Search" to search the network for device servers. 2. Once a server has been found, select it to add it to the COM mapping list and Click "OK" to take effect as shown in Figure 5-3-2.
User’s Manual of IMG-2x00T Modbus Gateway Series 4. From the Windows Device Manager, four COM Ports are added to the device list as shown in Figure 5-3-4.
