Hardware reference guide
Modbus Plus NOMs
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35013379 02 October 2007
Specifications The Modbus Plus Head Single and Dual Channel modules provide extended 
communication capabilities for the Quantum system within a Modbus Plus 
configuration. The following table shows the specifications show the Modbus Plus 
single and dual channel modules.
Specifications
Communication Ports
NOM21100 1 Modbus Plus network (RS-485) port (9-pin connector)
NOM21200 2 Modbus Plus network (RS-485) ports (9-pin connectors) for dual 
connectivity on a single Modbus Plus network. These ports 
handle identical versions of all inbound and outbound 
transactions and keep track of the data paths used for these 
transactions.
Both Modules 1 Modbus (RS-232) serial port (9-pin connector)
A bridge mode capability in the module permits a panel device 
connected to this port to access nodes on the Modbus Plus 
network or to access the local PLC directly without having to go 
out onto the network.
Diagnostics Power Up Runtime
RAM RAM
RAM Address RAM Address
Executive Checksum Executive Checksum
Processor
Power Dissipation 
(Typical) 
4 W
Bus Current Required
NOM21100  780 mA
NOM21200  780 mA
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