PLX3x User Manual

PLX3x Series
Ethernet and Serial Gateways
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Power, Input, and Output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring methods, Article 501-4 (b)
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Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2
ProSoft Technology Product Documentation .................................................................................... 2

Literature Content Disclaimer ............................................................................................................. 2
Important Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................... 3
Agency Approvals and Certifications .................................................................................................. 3
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
9
System Requirements ............................................................................................... 9
Package Contents ................................................................................................... 10
Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail ....................................................................... 11
Jumper Settings ...................................................................................................... 12
SD Card ................................................................................................................... 12
Connecting Power to the PLX3x Gateway .............................................................. 13
Configuring Your Gateway

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ................................................... 16

Using the Online Help ............................................................................................. 17
Setting Up the Project ............................................................................................. 17
Renaming PCB Objects .......................................................................................... 20
Configuring the Drivers ............................................................................................ 21
Using the CommonNet Data Map ........................................................................... 25
Configuring an IP Address ...................................................................................... 27
Downloading the Project to the Gateway ................................................................ 29
Printing a Configuration File .................................................................................... 31
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
15
LED Indicators ......................................................................................................... 34

Main Gateway LEDs ................................................................................................ 34
Ethernet Port LEDs ................................................................................................. 35
Serial Port LEDs (for Gateways with Serial Ports) .................................................. 35
Using Diagnostics in ProSoft Configuration Builder ................................................ 36
Diagnostics Menu .................................................................................................... 38
Capturing a Diagnostic Session to a Log File ......................................................... 40
Using the Data Analyzer (Serial Protocols Only) .................................................... 41
Gateway Status Data in Upper Memory.................................................................. 43
General Gateway Status Data in Upper Memory .................................................... 43
Protocol-Specific Status Data in Upper Memory ..................................................... 43
Hardware Information
4.1
4.1.1
4.2
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Hardware Specifications.......................................................................................... 46
Serial Port Specifications ........................................................................................ 47
Serial Port Cables (for Gateways with Serial Ports) ............................................... 48
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4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
RS-232 - Null Modem (DTE with Hardware Handshaking) .................................... 48

RS-232 - Null Modem (DTE without Hardware Handshaking) ............................... 49
RS-232 - DTE to DCE Modem Connection ............................................................ 49
RS-422 Interface Connections ................................................................................ 50
RS-485 Interface Connections ................................................................................ 50
EIP Protocol
5.1
5.1.1
5.2
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.4
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
5.4.4
EIP Functional Overview ........................................................................................ 52

EtherNet/IP Client ............................................................................................... 53
EIP Configuration .................................................................................................... 54
EIP Class 3 Server Connection .............................................................................. 54
EIP Class 1 Connection .......................................................................................... 56
EIP Class 3 Client/UClient [x] Connection .............................................................. 58
EIP Diagnostics....................................................................................................... 70
PCB Diagnostics Menu ........................................................................................... 70
EIP Status Data in Upper Memory.......................................................................... 70
EIP Error Codes ...................................................................................................... 73
EIP Reference......................................................................................................... 77
SLC and MicroLogix Specifics ................................................................................ 77
PLC5 Processor Specifics ...................................................................................... 81
ControlLogix and CompactLogix Processor Specifics ............................................ 85
EIP Command Entry Form ...................................................................................... 92
MBTCP Protocol
6.1
6.1.1
6.1.2
6.2
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.3
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.3.3
6.4
6.4.1
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3
7.2
7.2.1
7.2.2
7.3
7.3.1
7.3.2
7.3.3
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MBTCP Functional Overview.................................................................................. 94

General Specifications - Modbus TCP/IP ............................................................... 94
Internal Database ................................................................................................... 95
MBTCP Configuration ............................................................................................. 98
MBTCP Servers ...................................................................................................... 98
MBTCP Client[x] ................................................................................................... 100
MBTCP Client[x] Commands ................................................................................ 102
MBTCP Diagnostics .............................................................................................. 105
PCB Diagnostics ................................................................................................... 105
MBTCP Status Data in Upper Memory ................................................................. 105
MBTCP Error Codes ............................................................................................. 108
MBTCP Reference ................................................................................................ 109
Modbus Protocol Specification ............................................................................. 109
MBS Protocol
7.1
51
121
MBS Functional Overview .................................................................................... 122

Modbus Serial Specifications................................................................................ 122
Modbus Master/Slave Port Specifications ............................................................ 123
Gateway Internal Database .................................................................................. 124
MBS Configuration ................................................................................................ 125
MBS Port [x] .......................................................................................................... 125
MBS Port [x] Commands ...................................................................................... 129
MBS Diagnostics .................................................................................................. 132
PCB Diagnostics ................................................................................................... 132
MBS Status Data in Upper Memory ..................................................................... 132
Error/Status Codes ............................................................................................... 138

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7.4.1
8.1.1
8.1.2
8.1.3
8.2
8.2.1
8.3
8.3.1
8.3.2
9.1.1
9.1.2
9.2
9.2.1
9.2.2
9.3
9.3.1
9.3.2
9.4
9.4.1
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PND Functional Overview ..................................................................................... 194

PND Configuration ................................................................................................ 194
Step 7 Configuration .............................................................................................. 198
Monitoring Data in Step 7 ...................................................................................... 209
Creating a Variable Table to Display Floating Point Input Values ........................ 211
PND Diagnostics ................................................................................................... 213
Configuration Error Codes..................................................................................... 213
Support, Service and Warranty

11.1
11.2
165
SIE Functional Overview ....................................................................................... 166

General Specifications .......................................................................................... 166
Gateway Internal Database ................................................................................... 166
SIE Configuration .................................................................................................. 167
SIE Client x ............................................................................................................ 167
SIE Client x Commands ........................................................................................ 167
SIE Diagnostics ..................................................................................................... 181
Client Command Errors ......................................................................................... 181
SIE Error Codes .................................................................................................... 182
SIE Reference ....................................................................................................... 185
Maximum Register Counts .................................................................................... 185
PND Protocol
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.3.1
10.3.2
10.4
10.4.1
151
ASCII Functional Overview ................................................................................... 152

General Specifications .......................................................................................... 152
Data Flow .............................................................................................................. 153
Modes of Operation ............................................................................................... 156
ASCII Configuration ............................................................................................... 161
ASCII Port [x] ......................................................................................................... 161
ASCII Diagnostics ................................................................................................. 163
PCB Diagnostics ................................................................................................... 163
ASCII Status Data in Upper Memory .................................................................... 163
SIE Protocol
9.1
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MBS Reference ..................................................................................................... 139

Modbus Protocol Specification .............................................................................. 139
ASCII Protocol
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Contacting Technical Support ............................................................................... 215

Warranty Information ............................................................................................. 216
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1.1
System Requirements ........................................................................ 9
Package Contents ............................................................................ 10
Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail ................................................. 11
Jumper Settings ................................................................................ 12
SD Card ............................................................................................ 12
Connecting Power to the PLX3x Gateway ........................................ 13
System Requirements
The ProSoft Configuration Builder configuration software for the gateway
requires the following minimum hardware and software components:
Pentium II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)
recommended
128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended
100 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application
requirements)
256-color VGA graphics adapter, 800 x 600 minimum resolution (True Color
1024 768 recommended)
DVD drive
Supported operating systems:
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2

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Package Contents
The following components are included with your gateway, and are all required
for installation and configuration. The quantity of cables provided depends on the
specific protocol combination being used.
Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following items are
present.
Gateway with Ethernet Port
Qty.
1
1
1
1
Part Name
Ethernet cable
Mini screwdriver
Power connector
ProSoft Solutions
DVD
Part Number
RL-CBL025
HRD250
J180
DVD-001
Part Description
5 straight-through cable
Tool for wiring and securing the power connector
PLX3x gateway power connector
Contains sample programs, utilities,
documentation and videos for the gateway
Gateway with Two Ethernet Ports

Qty.
1
1
1
1
Part Name
Ethernet cable
Mini screwdriver
Power connector
ProSoft Solutions
DVD
Part Number
RL-CBL025
HRD250
J180
DVD-001
Part Description
Gateway with Ethernet Port and Single Serial Port

Part Name
Ethernet cable
DB9 to Screw
Terminal Adaptor
RJ45-DB9M Serial
Adapter Cable
Power Connector
Mini screwdriver
ProSoft Solutions
DVD
Qty.
1
1
1
1
1
1
Part Number
RL-CBL025
1454-9F
Part Description
DB9 to screw terminal adapter
CABLE14
RJ45 to DB9 male serial adapter cable
J180
HRD250
DVD-001

Gateway with Ethernet Port and Four Serial Ports

Qty.
1
4
4
1
1
1
Part Name
Ethernet cable
DB9 to Screw
Terminal Adaptor
RJ45-DB9M Serial
Adapter Cable
Power Connector
Mini screwdriver
ProSoft Solutions
DVD
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Part Number
RL-CBL025
1454-9F
Part Description
DB9 to screw terminal adapter
CABLE14
RJ45 to DB9 male serial adapter cable
J180
HRD250
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Jumper Settings
There are three sets of jumper settings located on the back of the module.
1.5
MODE 1 - Development Mode Jumper: This is the top jumper, used for
firmware updates only. The two pins should NOT be jumpered during
normal operation.
MODE 2 Default IP Jumper: This is the middle jumper. The default IP

address of the ProLinx gateway is 192.168.0.250. Set this jumper to put
the gateway's IP address back to the default.
MODE 3 - Reserved: This is the bottom jumper, reserved for

internal ProSoft Technology use only. The firmware will not run when
these pins are shorted.
SD Card
PLX3x products can be ordered with an optional SD card (Part Number SDI-1G).
In the event of a disaster, the SD card can be moved from one module to the
next and resume operation. Below is a list of how the module will act - with and
without an SD card.
Without an SD Card
Configuration data is downloaded to the internal memory of the module.
If a blank SD Card is inserted in to the module after the module has been
configured, the configuration data will not be transferred to the SD card.
The configuration data would need to be downloaded to the module while
the SD card is in place.
With an SD Card
Configuration data is downloaded to the SD Card
The configuration data is not transferred from the SD card to the internal
memory of the module. If the SD card is removed and power is cycled to
the module, the module will load the configuration data from the modules
memory. If there is no configuration data in the modules memory, it will
be restored to factory default.
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WARNING: Ensure that polarity is not reversed when applying power to the gateway. This will
cause damage to the gateways power supply.

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Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ............................. 16
Using the Online Help ....................................................................... 17
Setting Up the Project ....................................................................... 17
Renaming PCB Objects .................................................................... 20
Configuring the Drivers ..................................................................... 21
Using the CommonNet Data Map ..................................................... 25
Configuring an IP Addres .................................................................. 27
Downloading the Project to the Gateway .......................................... 29
Printing a Configuration FIle ............................................................. 31
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) is a convenient and powerful software tool

for managing your gateway configuration. Use PCB to configure a new project, or
to transfer an existing project to a new device. You can also to use PCB to
retrieve a configuration from a working gateway by uploading the configuration
from the gateway.

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Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software

You must install the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software to configure
the gateway. You can always get the newest version of ProSoft Configuration
Builder from the ProSoft Technology website.
To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Technology website
Open your web browser and navigate to http://www.prosofttechnology.com/pcb

2 Click the link at the Current Release Version section to download the latest
version of ProSoft Configuration Builder.
3 Choose SAVE or SAVE FILE when prompted.
4 Save the file to your Windows Desktop, so that you can find it easily when
you have finished downloading.
5 When the download is complete, locate and open the file, and then follow the
instructions on your screen to install the program.
If you do not have access to the Internet, you can install ProSoft Configuration
Builder from the ProSoft Solutions DVD, included in the package with your
gateway.
To Install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the DVD
1
2
3
Insert the ProSoft Solutions DVD into the DVD drive of your PC. Wait for the
DVD menu to appear.
On the startup screen, navigate to your product by selecting the proper
PLATFORM and PRODUCT.
Select PROSOFT CONFIGURAITON BUILDER. Follow the instructions on
your screen to install the software on your PC.
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Using the Online Help

Most of the information needed to help you use ProSoft Configuration Builder is
provided in a Help System that is always available whenever you are running
ProSoft Configuration Builder. The Help System does not require an Internet
connection.
To view the help pages, start ProSoft Configuration Builder, open the HELP
menu, and then choose CONTENTS.
2.3
Setting Up the Project

To begin, start ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB). If you have used other
Windows configuration tools before, you will find the screen layout familiar.
ProSoft Configuration Builders (PCB's) window consists of a tree view on the
left, and an information pane on the upper right side, and a configuration pane on
the lower right side of the window. When you first start PCB, the tree view
consists of folders for Default Project and Default Location, with a Default
Gateway in the Default Location folder. The following screen shows the PCB
window with a new project.

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To add the gateway to the project
Use the mouse to select DEFAULT MODULE in the tree view, and then click
the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.
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On the shortcut menu, select CHOOSE MODULE TYPE. This action opens
the Choose Module Type dialog box.
In the Product Line Filter area of the dialog box, select the PLX30 radio
button.
In the STEP 1: Select Module Type drop-down list, select the model number
that matches your gateway, and then click OK to save your settings and
return to the PCB Main window.

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Renaming PCB Objects
The Default Project and Default Location folders may be renamed in the tree
view. Select the object, and then click the right mouse button to open a shortcut
menu. From the shortcut menu, choose RENAME.
1
2
Type the name to assign to the object.

Click away from the object to save the new name.
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1
2
Click the [+] sign next to the Gateway icon to expand gateway information.
Click the [+] sign next to any
icon to view gateway information and
configuration options.
3
4
Double-click any
icon to open an Edit dialog box.
To edit a parameter, select the parameter name in the left hand pane, then
edit its corresponding field in the right hand pane.
Note: Depending on the parameter, the editable field will accept typed input in the form of text or a
valid numerical value, or it will have a dropdown list with options to choose from.

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Double-clicking any
To add a row to the table, click the Add Row button.
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icon will open an Edit dialog box with a table.

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To edit the row, click the Edit Row button. This will open an Edit dialog box
where you can edit the row parameters.
8
9
When configuration is complete, download the configuration to the gateway.

For protocol-specific configuration information, see the Configuration section
in the appropriate protocol chapter of this manual:
EIP configuration (page 54)
MBTCP configuration (page 98)
MBS configuration(page125)
ASCII configuration (page 161)
SIE configuration (page 167)
PND configuration (page 194)
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Using the CommonNet Data Map

Note: This is an advanced configuration feature and is not required for the basic operation of the
gateway.
The Data Map section allows data to be copied between areas in the gateway's
internal database.
The Data Map is especially useful for copying protocol-specific error and status
data from the gateways upper memory registers (address 4000 and up) to the
user-accessible memory registers (addresses 0 to 3999). The error and status
data copied into the user memory area can then be accessed by a remote
device, such as an HMI or processor.
Information about upper memory addresses where the gateway places protocolspecific error and status data can be found in the Diagnostics section in the
appropriate protocol chapter of this manual:
EIP diagnostics (page 70)
MBTCP diagnostics (page 105)
MBS diagnostics (page 132)
ASCII diagnostics (page 163)
SIE diagnostics (page 181)
PND diagnostics (page 213)
The Data Map can also be used to condense widely dispersed data into one
contiguous data block, for simplified access.
A maximum of 100 registers per Data Map command can be copied, and a
maximum of 200 separate copy commands can be configured.
The byte and/or word order can be rearranged during the copy process. For
example, by rearranging byte or word order, floating-point values can be
converted to the correct format for a different protocol.

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The following illustration shows an example Data Map.
The following table describes the parameters for configuring the Data Map.
Parameter
From Address
Value
0 to highest
Status Data
address
To Address
0 to 3999
Register Count
Swap Code
1 to 100
No Change
Word Swap
Word and Byte
Swap
Byte Swap
Delay Preset
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Description
This parameter specifies the beginning internal database
register address for the copy operation. This address can be
any valid address in the User Data Area or the Status Data
Area of the gateway.
This parameter specifies the beginning destination register
address for the copy operation. This address must always be
within the User Data registers area. A destination address
must be specified that will not overwrite data that has been
stored in memory by one of the communication protocols
running on the gateway.
This parameter specifies the number of registers to copy.
The order of the bytes in the registers may need to be
swapped during the copy process in order to change the
alignment of bytes between dissimilar protocols. This
parameter is helpful when dealing with floating-point or other
multi-register values, as there is no standard method of
storage of these data types in slave devices.
No change: No change is made in the byte ordering (1234 =
1234)
Word Swap: The words are swapped (1234=3412)
Word and Byte Swap: The words are swapped, then the
bytes in each word are swapped (1234=4321)
Byte Swap: The bytes in each word are swapped
(1234=2143)
This parameter sets an interval for each Data Map copy
operation. The value that is specified for the Delay Preset is
not a fixed amount of time. It is the number of firmware scans
that must transpire between copy operations.

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Configuring an IP Address
Use this procedure to configure the Ethernet settings for your Gateway. You
must assign an IP address, subnet mask and gateway address. After you
complete this step, you can connect to the Gateway with an Ethernet cable.
Note: The PLX32 module contains two Ethernet ports. In this case, you would specify network
settings for the first Ethernet protocol on Enet P1 and another set of settings for the second
Ethernet Protocol on Enet P2.
Determine the network settings for your Gateway, with the help of your
network administrator if necessary. You will need the following information:
o IP address (fixed IP required) _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
o Subnet mask
_____ . _____ . _____ . _____
o Gateway address
_____ . _____ . _____ . _____
Note: The gateway address is optional, and is not required for networks that do not use a default
gateway.
Double-click the ETHERNET CONFIGURATION icon. This action opens the

Edit dialog box. The IP address shown is the gateway default IP address.
Edit the values for my_ip, netmask (subnet mask) and gateway (default
gateway).

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Note: If you are using a PLX32 module, you must specify values for both ports. My_ip is used to
specify values for the first protocol. For example, if you are configuring a PLX32-EIP-PND, you
would specify the network values for the EIP protocol first. A second set of values are available for
the second protocol; in this case, PND.
When you are finished editing, click OK to save your changes and return to
the ProSoft Configuration Builder window.
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Downloading the Project to the Gateway

For the gateway to use the settings you configured, you must download (copy)
the updated Project file from your PC to the gateway.
To download the project file
1
2
In the tree view in ProSoft Configuration Builder, click once to select the
gateway.
Right-click the Gateway icon to open a shortcut menu. From the shortcut
menu, choose DOWNLOAD FROM PC TO DEVICE.
Click the BROWSE DEVICE(S) button to launch the ProSoft Discovery

Service window, which displays the ProSoft devices on the network and their
IP addresses.

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Right-click your PLX3x-series gateway and select IP Configuration from the

shortcut menu.
Enter the same IP address and network mask that you entered in the
Ethernet configuration of the gateway. Click OK. The gateway will reboot.
Close the ProSoft Discovery Service window to return to the Download dialog
box.
Click the DOWNLOAD button.
The gateway will perform a platform check to read and load its new settings.
When the platform check is complete, the status bar in the Download dialog
box will display the message Module Running.
6
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Printing a Configuration File

1
2
3
4
Select the Gateway icon, and then click the right mouse button to open a
shortcut menu.
On the shortcut menu, choose VIEW CONFIGURATION. This action opens
the View Configuration window.
In the View Configuration window, open the FILE menu, and choose PRINT.
This action opens the Print dialog box.
In the Print dialog box, choose the printer to use from the drop-down list,
select printing options, and then click OK.

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LED Indicators .................................................................................. 34
Using Diagnostics in ProSoft Configuration Builder .......................... 36
Gateway Status Data in Upper Memory ........................................... 43

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LED Indicators
Troubleshooting can be performed using several methods.
The first and quickest is to scan the LEDs on the gateway to determine the
existence and possibly the cause of a problem. The gateways LEDs provide
valuable information such as
The state of each port
System configuration errors
Application errors
Fault indications
3.1.1 Main Gateway LEDs

LED
PWR
(Power)
FLT
(Fault)
State
Off
Solid Green
Off
Solid Red
CFG
(Configuration)
Off
Solid Amber
ERR
(Error)
Off
FlashingAmber
Solid Amber
NS
(Network
Status)
MS
(Module
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Off
Solid Red
Solid Green
Flashing Red
Flashing Green
Alternating Red
and Green Flash
Off
Solid Red
Solid Green
Flashing Red
Flashing Green
Alternating Red
and Green Flash
Description
Power is not connected to the power terminals or source is
insufficient to properly power the gateway (208 mA at 24 VDC is
required).
Power is connected to the power terminals.
Normal operation.
A critical error has occurred. Program executable has failed or
has been user-terminated and is no longer running. Press
theResetbutton or cycle power to clear the error.
Normal operation.
The unit is in configuration mode. Either a configuration error
exists, or the configuration file is currently being downloaded or
read. After power-up, the configuration is read, and the unit
implements the configuration values and initializes the hardware.
This occurs during power cycle or after the Reset button is
pressed.
Normal operation.
An error condition has been detected and is occurring on one of
the application ports. Check configuration and troubleshoot for
communication errors.
This error flag is cleared at the start of each command attempt
(Master/Client) or on each receipt of data (slave/adapter/server);
so, if this condition exists, it indicates a large number of errors are
occurring in the application (due to bad configuration) or on one or
more ports (network communication failures).
No power or noIP address
Duplicate IP address
Connected
Connection timeout
IP address obtained; no established connections
Self-test
No power
Major fault
Device operational
Minor fault
Standby
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3.1.2 Ethernet Port LEDs

LED
LINK/ACT
State
Off
Solid Green
100 Mbit
Off
Flashing Amber
Description
No physical network connection is detected. No Ethernet
communication is possible. Check wiring and cables.
Physical network connection detected. This LED must be
ON solid for Ethernet communication to be possible
No activity on the port.
The Ethernet port is actively transmitting or receiving data.
3.1.3 Serial Port LEDs (for Gateways with Serial Ports)

LED
RX
TX
State
Off
Flashing Green
Off
Flashing Amber

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The port is actively receiving data.
The port is actively transmitting data.
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Using Diagnostics in ProSoft Configuration Builder

ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) has many useful tools to help you with
diagnostics and troubleshooting. You can use PCB to connect to your gateway
and retrieve current status values, configuration data and other valuable
information.
Tip: You can have a ProSoft Configuration Builder Diagnostics window open for more than one
gateway at a time.
To connect to the gateways communication port
Start PCB, and then select the gateway. Click the right mouse button to open
a shortcut menu.
On the shortcut menu, choose DIAGNOSTICS.
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This opens the Diagnostics window.
If there is no response from the gateway, as in the example above, follow

these steps:
Click the Setup Connection button. In the Connection Setup dialog box,
select ETHERNET from the Select Connection Type dropdown menu. Type
in the gateways IP address in the Ethernet field.
Click the Connect button. Verify that the Ethernet is connected properly
between your computers communication port and the gateway.
If you are still not able to establish a connection, contact ProSoft Technology
for assistance.

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3.2.1 Diagnostics Menu

The Diagnostics menu is arranged as a tree structure, with the Main menu at the
top of the tree, and one or more submenus for each menu command.
The menu commands available will depend on the protocol combination of your
gateway.
Caution: Some of the commands available to you from this menu are designed for advanced
debugging and system testing only, and can cause the gateway to stop communicating with the
processor or with other devices, resulting in potential data loss or other communication failures.
Use these commands only if you fully understand their potential effects, or if you are specifically
directed to do so by ProSoft Technology Technical Support Engineers.
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The following menu commands are common to all PLX3x-series gateways:

Menu
Command
Module
Database
View
Submenu
Command
Version
Data Map
ASCII
Decimal
Hex
Float
Description
Displays the gateways current software version and other
important values. You may be asked to provide this information
when calling for technical support.
Displays the gateways Data Map configuration.
Displays the contents of the gateways database in ASCII
character format.*
Displays the contents of the gateways database in decimal
number format.*
Displays the contents of the gateways database in hexadecimal
number format.*
Displays the contents of the gateways database in floating-point
number format.*
* Use the scroll bar on the right edge of the window to navigate through the database. Each page
displays 100 words of data. The total number of pages available depends on your gateways
configuration.

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3.2.2 Capturing a Diagnostic Session to a Log File

You can capture anything you do in a Diagnostics session to a log file. This
feature can be useful for troubleshooting and record-keeping purposes, and for
communication with ProSoft Technologys technical support team.
1 Open a Diagnostics window.
2 To log a Diagnostics session to a text file, click the Log File button on the
toolbar at the top of the Diagnostics window. Click the button again to stop
the capture.
To view the log file created, click the View Log File button. The log file will
open as a text file, which can be renamed and saved to a different location.
To email the log file to ProSoft Technologys technical support team, click the
Email Log File button. (For this to work, Microsoft Outlook must be installed
on your PC.)
If you do multiple sequential captures, PCB will append data from a new
capture to the end of the previously captured data. If you want previous data
to be cleared from the log file each time you start a new capture, click the
Clear Data button.
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3.2.3 Using the Data Analyzer (Serial Protocols Only)

The Data Analyzer is an extremely valuable troubleshooting tool available in
PCB. It allows you to see the data packets entering and leaving the serial ports
on the gateway. You can also capture this data to a log file.
Note: The PCB Data Analyzer is for serial ports only. To analyze data traffic on an Ethernet port,
we recommend using a network protocol analyzer available on the Internet, such as Wireshark.
To use the Data Analyzer
1
2
Open the Diagnostics window in PCB.

On the toolbar at the top of the window, click the Setup Data Analyzer
button.
In the Data Analyzer Setup dialog box, specify the time tick interval, the serial
port number, and whether the data packet contents should be displayed in
hexadecimal number or ASCII character format. Click OK.
Note: The time tick is a symbol (_TT_) displayed on the Data Analyzer screen that allows you to
estimate time intervals during a Data Analyzer session. The time tick will print at the time interval
you specify in the Data Analyzer Setup dialog box. For example, if you select 10 mS Ticks, it will
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If you wish to capture the Data Analyzer session to a log file, click the Log
File button.
Click the Start Data Analyzer button to start the Data Analyzer. Click it again
to stop it.
The example below is part of a capture of standard Modbus data packets. It

is displayed in hexadecimal number format.
Data LEAVING the serial port is enclosed in angle brackets <>.
Data ENTERING the port is enclosed in square brackets [ ].
Each set of brackets holds one word (2 bytes) of data.
7
8
9
For Modbus protocol users: To interpret the data packets, refer to the Modbus Protocol
Specification, which can be found in this manual (page 139) or at www.modbus.org.
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Gateway Status Data in Upper Memory

The gateway places useful status data in dedicated upper memory locations in its
internal database. The Data Map functionality of the gateway can be used to map
this data into the normal user data range of the gateways database (registers 0
through 3999). It can be accessed by remote devices, such as HMIs or
processors. See Using the CommonNet Data Map (page 25).
3.3.1 General Gateway Status Data in Upper Memory

The following table describes the contents of the gateways general status data
area.
Register Address
4000 through 4001
4002 through 4004
4005 through 4009
4010 through 4014
4015 through 4019
Description
Program Cycle Counter
Product Code (ASCII)
Product Revision (ASCII)
Operating System Revision (ASCII)
OS Run Number (ASCII)
3.3.2 Protocol-Specific Status Data in Upper Memory

The gateway also has upper memory locations for protocol-specific status data.
Information about upper memory addresses where the gateway places status
data for its protocol drivers can be found in the Diagnostics sections of the
protocol chapters:
EIP diagnostics (page 70)
MBTCP diagnostics (page 105)
MBS diagnostics (page 132)
ASCII diagnostics (page 163)
SIE diagnostics (page 181)
PND diagnostics (page 213)

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In This Chapter
Hardware Specifications ................................................................... 46
Serial Port Cables (for Gateways with Serial Ports).......................... 48

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Hardware Specifications
Specification
Power Supply
Current Load
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity
Dimensions
(Height x Width x
Depth)
LED Indicators
(On all gateways)
Description
24 VDC nominal
10 VDC to 36 VDC allowed
Positive, Negative, GND Terminals
208mA normal @ 24 VDC normal
300 mA maximum @ 36 VDC maximum
-25C to 70C (-13F to 158F)
-40C to 80C (-40F to 176F)
5% to 95% RH with no condensation
Standard: 5.38 in x 1.99 in x 4.38 in
(13.67 cm x 5.05 cm x 11.13 cm)
Configuration (CFG) and Error (ERR) Communication

Status
Power (PWR) and Hardware Fault (FLT)
Network Status (NS) EtherNet/IP Class I or Class III
Connection Status (EtherNet/IP Only)
Module Status (MS) Module Configuration Status
(EtherNet/IP Only)
Ethernet Communication Port Link/Activity and 100mbit
Serial Communication Port Receive (RX) and Transmit
(TX)
10/100Mbit full-duplex RJ45 Connector Electrical Isolation
Ethernet Port (S)
1500 Vrms at 50 Hz to 60 Hz for 60 seconds, applied as
specified in section 5.3.2 of IEC 60950: 1991
Ethernet Broadcast Storm Resiliency = less than or equal
to 5000 [ARP] frames-per-second and less than or equal to
5 minutes duration
2500 Vrms port signal isolation per UL 1577
Serial Port Isolation
serial port communication signal uses RF(Radio
Frequency) modulation signal as isolation media, IC chip
model is Silicon Labs Si844x(Si8440,Si8441,Si8442).
Shipped With Each Unit 2.5 mm screwdriver
ProSoft Solutions DVD
J180 Power Connector
(1 to 4) RJ45-DB9M Serial Adapter Cable (serial protocol
only)
(1 to 4) DB9 to Screw Terminal Adapter (serial protocol
only)
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4.1.1 Serial Port Specifications
Type
Serial Port Isolation
Serial Port Protection

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Specifications
2500 Vrms port signal isolation per UL 1577
serial port communication signal uses RF(Radio
Frequency) modulation signal as isolation media, IC
chip model is Silicon Labs Si844x
(Si8440,Si8441,Si8442).
RS-485/422 port interface lines TVS diode protected
at +/- 27V standoff voltage.
RS-232 port interface lines fault protected to +/- 36V
power on, +/- 40V power off.
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Serial Port Cables (for Gateways with Serial Ports)

This section contains information on the cable and pin assignments for the
PLX3x gateway's serial ports (RS-232/422/485). The PLX3x gateway may come
with one or four serial ports, depending on the configuration purchased.
Example: The PLX31-EIP-MBS4 gateway contains four serial communication ports
The PLX31-EIP-MBS gateway contains one serial communication port.
Each physical serial port has a RJ45 jack connector. A six-inch RJ45 to DB9Male
adapter cable is provided for each serial port. The DB9Male adapter cable
provides connections for RS-232, wired as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE), RS422 and RS-485.
4.2.1 RS-232 - Null Modem (DTE with Hardware Handshaking)

This type of connection is used when the device connected to the gateway
requires hardware handshaking (control and monitoring of modem signal lines).
To enable hardware handshaking, set the port configuration to use RTS/CTS
handshaking. (For MBS protocol, set the Use CTS Line parameter to Yes. For
ASCII protocol, set the Handshaking parameter to Yes.)
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4.2.2 RS-232 - Null Modem (DTE without Hardware Handshaking)

This type of connection can be used to connect the gateway to a computer or
field device communication port.
Note: If the port is configured to use RTS/CTS handshaking, then a jumper is required between the
RTS and the CTS line on the gateway connection.
4.2.3 RS-232 - DTE to DCE Modem Connection

This type of connection is required between the gateway and a modem or other
communication device.
For most modem applications, RTS/CTS handshaking should be enabled in the

port configuration.

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4.2.4 RS-422 Interface Connections

The following illustration applies when the RS-422 interface is selected.
4.2.5 RS-485 Interface Connections

The following illustration applies when the RS-485 interface is selected.
NOTE: This type of connection is commonly called a RS-485 half-duplex, 2-wire connection. If you
have RS-485 4-wire, full-duplex devices, they can be connected to the gateway's serial ports by
wiring together the TxD+ and RxD+ from the two pins of the full-duplex device to Pin 1 on the
gateway and wiring together the TxD- and RxD- from the two pins of the full-duplex device to Pin 8
on the gateway. As an alternative, you could try setting the gateway to use the RS-422 interface
and connect the full-duplex device according to the RS-422 wiring diagram. For additional
assistance, please contact ProSoft Technical Support.
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EIP Protocol
In This Chapter
EIP Functional Overview .................................................................. 52
EIP Configuration.............................................................................. 54
EIP Diagnostics ................................................................................ 70
EIP Reference .................................................................................. 77
This chapter contains information specific to the PLX3x-series gateway

EtherNet/IP (EIP) protocol driver.

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EIP Functional Overview

The PLX3x-series EIP gateway can be used to interface many different
protocols into the Rockwell Automation family of processors as well as other
software-based solutions.
The following illustration shows the functionality of the EtherNet/IP protocol.
The EIP driver supports the following connections:

Class
Class 1
Connection Type
I/O
Class 3
Connected Client
Unconnected Client
Server
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Number of Connections
Depends on the gateway model:
PLX31-EIP-MBTCP - 2 connections
PLX31-EIP-MBS - 2 connections
PLX31-EIP-MBS4 - 8 connections
PLX31-EIP-ASCII - 1 connection
PLX31-EIP-ASCII4 - 4 connections
PLX31-EIP-SIE 2 connections
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5.1.1 EtherNet/IP Client

In Client mode, the gateway controls the read/write data transfer between the
gateway and other EtherNet/IP devices.
Number of Clients Supported
Command List
Polling of Command List

Other Configurable Parameters

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Connected Clients: 2
Unconnected Clients: 1
Support for 100 commands per Client, each configurable for
command type, IP address, register to/from addressing and
word/bit count.
User-configurable polling of commands, including disabled,
continuous and on change of data (write only).
Number of Commands (up to 100 per Client)
Min Command Delay
Response Timeout
Retry Count
Command Error Pointer
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5.2.1 EIP Class 3 Server Connection
The EIP Class 3 Server Connection is used when the gateway is acting as a
server (slave) device responding to message instructions initiated from a Client
(Master) device such as an HMI, DCS, or PLC5.
Configuring EIP Class 3 Server Connections in PCB
The PLX3x Server connection file size is user selectable for 100 or 1000
integers. If a value of 100 is selected valid registers will be from N10:0 to N10:99.
If a value of 1000 is selected valid registers will be from N10:0 to N10:999.
Accessing the Gateways Internal Memory
Data Type
Tag Name
BOOL
Bit Array
SINT
INT
DINT
REAL
BOOLData[ ]
BITAData[ ]
SINTData[ ]
INT_Data[ ]
DINTData[ ]
REALData[ ]
Length of Each Element in

CIP Message
1
4
1
2
4
4
Array Range for 4000

Element Database
0 to 63999
0 to 1999
0 to 7999
0 to 3999
0 to 1999
0 to 1999
The following tables define the relationship of the gateways internal database to
the addresses required in the MSG instructions:
MSG Instruction Type - CIP
Database
Address
0
CIP Integer
CIP Boolean
CIP Bit Array
CIP Byte
CIP DINT
CIP Real
Int_data[0]
BoolData[0]
BitAData[0]
SIntData[0]
DIntData[0]
RealData[0]
999
Int_data[999]
BoolData[15984]
1000
Int_data[1000]
BoolData[16000]
DIntData[500]
RealData[500]
1999
Int_data[1999]
BoolData[31984]
2000
Int_data[2000]
BoolData[32000]
DIntData[1000]
RealData[1000]
2999
Int_data[2999]
BoolData[47984]
3000
Int_data[3000]
BoolData[48000]
DIntData[1500]
RealData[1500]
3999
Int_data[3999]
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BoolData[63999]
SIntData[1998]
BitAData[500]
SIntData[2000]
SIntData[3998]
BitAData[1000]
SIntData[4000]
SIntData[5998]
BitAData[1500]
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MSG Instruction Type - PCCC

Database Address
0
999
1000
1999
2000
File size 100

N10:0
N19:99
N20:0
N29:99
N30:0
Database Address
0
999
1000
1999
2000
File size 100

N10:0
N19:99
N20:0
N29:99
N30:0
EtherNet/IP Explicit Messaging Server Command Support

The following commands are supported in the PLX3x gateway.
Basic Command Set Functions
Command
0x00
0x01
0x02
0x05
0x08
Function
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Definition
Protected Write
Unprotected Read
Protected Bit Write
Unprotected Bit Write
Unprotected Write
Supported in Server
X
X
X
X
X
PLC-5 Command Set Functions

Command
0x0F
0x0F
0x0F
Function
0x00
0x01
0x0F
0x0F
0x0F
0x0F
0x0F
0x26
0x00
0x01
0x26
Definition
Word Range Write (Binary Address)
Word Range Read (Binary Address)
Typed Range Read (Binary Address)
Supported in Server
X
X
X
Typed Range Write (Binary Address)
Read-Modify-Write (Binary Address)

Word Range Write (ASCII Address)
Word Range Read (ASCII Address)
Read-Modify-Write (ASCII Address)
X
X
SLC-500 Command Set Functions

Command
0x0F
Function
0xA1
0x0F
0xA2
0x0F
0xA9
0x0F
0xAA
0x0F
0xAB

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Definition
X
Protected Typed Logical Read With Two
Address Fields
X
Protected Typed Logical Read With Three
Address Fields
X
Protected Typed Logical Write With Two
Address Fields
X
Protected Typed Logical Write With Three
Address Fields
Protected Typed Logical Write With Mask (Three Address Fields)
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5.2.2 EIP Class 1 Connection

The EIP Class 1 Connection is used when the gateway acts as an EIP adapter
transferring data to and from a PLC (the EIP scanner), using a direct I/O
connection. Direct I/O connections can be used to transfer large amounts of data
quickly.
The PLX3x-series EIP gateway can handle up to eight I/O connections
(depending on the model), each with 248 words of input data and 248 words of
output data. Rockwell Automation customers running RSLogix 5000 v.20 and
higher can take advantage of premier integration with an Add-on profile.
Adding the Gateway to RSLogix5000 v.20
1. Open up RSLinx and browse to the PLX3x gateway.
2. Open up a short cut window by right clicking on the gateway.
3. Select Upload EDS from device.
Note: RSLogix5000 may need to be restarted in order to complete the installation.
4. Once RSLogix5000 has been restarted, add a New Module under the
EtherNet/IP bridge in the I/O tree.
5. In the Module Type Vendor Filters window set the filter options to ProSoft
Technology.
6. Select the corresponding PLX3x gateway and click Create
7. In the next window set the IP address to the address of the PLX3x
gateway. To add I/O connections click the Change button.
8. Here up to eight I/O connections can be added. The I/O connections have
a fixed size of 496 bytes of input data and 496 bytes of output data. When
finished click ok.
9. In the Module properties window each I/O connection can be configured
with its own RPI time.
Adding the Gateway to RSLogix5000 v.19 and Below
1. Add a New Module under the EtherNet/IP bridge in the I/O tree.
2. Click Find and search for Generic EtherNet Bridge click Create.
3. Set the IP address to the gateway. This creates the communication path
from the processor to the PLX3x gateway
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4. Next add a New Module under the Generic EtherNet Bridge and add a
CIP-Connection. Here the parameters for the I/O connection are
specified. The input and output sizes need to match the input and output
sizes configured in PCB. The Address field value represents the
connection number in PCB. By default all of the connections have 248
Input words, 248 Output words, and 0 Configuration words. The Comm
format should be set to Data type INT, and the Assembly instances
should be "1" for input, "2" for output, and "4" for configuration.
5. A CIP Connection will need to be added and configured for each I/O
connection.
Configuring EIP Class 1 Connections in PCB
There are four configurable parameters for each I/O connection in PCB.
Parameter
Value Range
Description
Input Data
Address
0-3999
This parameter specifies the starting address within the

gateways virtual database for data transferred from the
PLC to the module
Input Size
0-248
This parameter specifies the number of Integers being

transferred to the PLC's input image (248 integers max)
Output Data
Address
0-3999
This parameter specifies the starting address within the

gateways virtual database for data transferred from the
module to the PLC
Output Size
0-248
This parameter specifies the number of integers being

transferred to the PLC's output image (248 integers max)

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5.2.3 EIP Class 3 Client/UClient [x] Connection

The PLX3x gateway supports two connected Clients and one unconnected Client
(most devices use connected Clients; be sure refer to the user manual of the
target device for verification).
The EIP Class 3 Client [x] Connections are used when the gateway is acting as a
Client/Master initiating message instructions to the server/slave devices. The
PLX3x EIP protocol supports three Connected Client Connections. Typical
applications include SCADA systems, and SLC communication.
The EIP Class 3 UClient Connection is used when the gateway is acting as a
Client/Master initiating message Instructions to the server/slave devices. The
PLX3x EIP protocol supports one Unconnected Client Connection. Unconnected
messaging is a type of Ethernet/IP explicit messaging that uses TCP/IP
implementation. Certain devices, such as the AB Power Monitor 3000 series B,
support unconnected messaging. Check your device documentation for further
information about its Ethernet/IP implementation.
Class 3 Client/UClient [x]
This section specifies the configuration for the EIP Client (Master) device on the
network port.
Parameter
Value
Description
Minimum
Command
Delay
0 to 65535
milliseconds
This parameter specifies the number of milliseconds to wait

between the initial issuances of a command. This parameter can
be used to delay all commands sent to servers to avoid
"flooding" commands on the network. This parameter does not
affect retries of a command as they will be issued when failure is
recognized.
Response
Timeout
0 to 65535
milliseconds
This parameter specifies the amount of time in milliseconds that

a Client will wait before re-transmitting a command if no
response is received from the addressed server. The value to
use depends on the type of communication network used, and
the expected response time of the slowest device connected to
the network.
Retry Count
0 to 10
This parameter specifies the number of times a command will be

retried if it fails.
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Class 3 Client/UClient[x] Commands

There is a separate command list for each of the different message types
supported by the protocol. Each list is processed from top to bottom, one after
the other, until all specified commands are completed, and then the polling
process begins over again.
This section defines the EtherNet/IP commands to be issued from the gateway
to server devices on the network. These commands can be used for data
collection and/or control of devices on the TCP/IP network.
In order to interface the virtual database with Rockwell Automation
Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs), Programmable Logic Controllers
(PLCs), or other EtherNet/IP server devices, you must construct a command list.
The following tables describe the command list parameters for each message
type.

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Parameter
Value
Description
Enable
Enable
Disable
Conditional Write
Specifies if the command should be executed and under

what conditions.
Enable - The Command is executed each scan of the
command list
Disable- The command is disabled and will not be
executed
Conditional Write - The Command executes only if the
internal data associated with the command changes
Internal
Address
0 to 3999
Specifies the database address in the modules internal

database to be associated with the command. If the
command is a read function, the data received in the
response message is placed at the specified location. If
the command is a write function data used in the
command is sourced from specified data area.
Poll Interval
0-65535
Specifies the minimum interval to execute continuous

commands. The parameter is entered in 1/10 of a second.
If a value of 100 is entered for a command the command
executes no more frequently than every 10 seconds.
Specifies the number of data points to be read from or
written to the target device.
Reg Count
Swap Code
None
Word swap
Word and Byte
swap
Byte swap
Specifies if the data from the server is to be ordered

differently than it was received. This parameter is typically
used when dealing with floating-point or other multiregister values.
None - No change is made (abcd)
Word swap - The words are swapped (cdab)
Word and Byte swap - The words and bytes are
swapped (dcba)
Byte swap - The bytes are swapped (badc)
IP Address
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Specifies the IP address of the target device to be

addressed by this command
Slot
-1
Use a value of -1 when interfacing to an SLC 5/05. These

devices do not have a slot parameter. When addressing a
processor in a ControlLogix or CompactLogix rack, the
slot number corresponds to the slot in the rack containing
the controller being addressed.
Func Code
501
509
Specifies the function code to be used in the command.

501 Protected Typed Read
509 Protected Typed Write
File Type
Binary
Counter
Timer
Control
Integer
Float
ASCII
String
Status
Specifies the file type to be associated with the command.
File Number
-1
Specifies the PLC-5 file number to be associated with the

command. If a value of -1 is entered for the parameter,
the field will not be used in the command, and the default
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Value
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file will be used.
Element
Number
Specifies the element in the file where the command will

start.
Comment
This field can be used to give a 32 character comment to

the command.

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This command is typically used when accessing data in a Timer or Counter. I.e.
T.1.1.2 is the address of the accumulator in Timer 1.
Parameter
Value
Description
Enable
Enable
Disable
Conditional Write
Specifies if the command should be executed and

under what conditions.
command list
executed
Conditional Write - The Command executes only if
the internal data associated with the command changes
Internal Address
0 to 3999

Poll Interval
0 to 65535

commands. The parameter is entered in 1/10 of a
second. If a value of 100 is entered for a command the
command executes no more frequently than every 10
seconds.
Reg Count
Swap Code
None
Word swap
Word and Byte
swap
Byte swap

differently than it was received. This parameter is
typically used when dealing with floating-point or other
multi-register values.
swapped (dcba)
IP Address
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Slot
-1
Use a value of -1 when interfacing to an SLC 5/05.

These devices do not have a slot parameter. When
addressing a processor in a ControlLogix or
CompactLogix, the slot number corresponds to the slot
in the rack containing the controller being addressed.
Func Code
502
510
511

502 - Protected Typed Read
510 - Protected Typed Write
511 - Protected Typed Write w/Mask
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Parameter
Value
Description
File Type
Binary
Counter
Timer
Control
Integer
Float
ASCII
String
Status
Specifies the file type to be associated with the

command.
File Number
-1
Specifies the SLC 500 file number to be associated with

the command. If a value of -1 is entered for the
parameter, the field will not be used in the command,
and the default file will be used.
Element
Number
Specifies the element in the file where the command

will start.
Sub Element
Specifies the sub-element to be used with the

command. Refer to the AB documentation for a list of
valid sub-element codes.
Comment
This field can be used to give a 32 character comment

to the command.

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Parameter
Value
Description
Enable
Enable
Disable
Conditional Write

command list
executed
Internal Address
0 to 3999

Poll Interval
0 to 65535

seconds.
Reg Count
Swap Code
None
Word swap
Word and Byte
swap
Byte swap

swapped (dcba)
IP Address
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Slot
-1
Use a value of -1 when interfacing to a PLC5 These

devices do not have a slot parameter. When addressing
a processor in a ControlLogix or CompactLogix, the slot
number corresponds to the slot in the rack containing
Func Code
100
101
102

100 - Word Range Write
101 - Word Range Read
102 - Read-Modify-Write
File Type
Binary
Counter
Timer
Control
Integer
Float
ASCII
String
Status
-1

command.
File Number
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the command. If a value of -1 is entered for the
parameter, the field will not be used in the command,
and the default file will be used.
Element
Number
Specifies the element in the file where the command

will start.
Sub Element
Specifies the sub-element to be used with the

command. Refer to the AB documentation for a list of
valid sub-element codes.
Comment

to the command.

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Class 3 Client/UClient [x] Commands PLC5 ASCII

Parameter
Value
Description
Enable
Enable
Disable
Conditional Write

command list
executed
Internal Address
0 to 3999

Poll Interval
0 to 65535

seconds.
Reg Count
Swap Code
None
Word swap
Word and Byte
swap
Byte swap

swapped (dcba)
IP Address
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Specifies IP address of the target device to be

Slot
-1

Func Code
150
151
152

150 - Word Range Write
151 - Word Range Read
152 - Read-Modify-Write
File Type
Binary
Counter
Timer
Control
Integer
Float
ASCII
String
Status

command.
File String
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Class 3 Client/UClient [x] Commands Controller Tag Access

Parameter
Value
Description
Enable
Enable
Disable
Conditional Write

command list
executed
Internal Address
0 to 3999

Poll Interval
0 to 65535

seconds.
Reg Count
Swap Code
None
Word swap
Word and Byte
swap
Byte swap

swapped (dcba)
IP Address
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Slot
-1

Func Code
332
333

332 - CIP Data Table Read
333 - CIP Data Table Write
Data Type
Bool
SINT
INT
DINT
REAL
DWORD
Specifies the data type of the target controller tag

name.
Tag Name
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Parameter
Value
Description
Enable
Enable
Disable
Conditional Write

Enable - The command is executed each scan of the
command list
executed
Conditional Write - The command executes only if the
internal data associated with the command changes
Internal
Address
0 to 3999

command is sourced from the specified data area.
Poll Interval
0-65535

seconds.
Reg Count
Swap Code
None
Word swap
Word and Byte swap
Byte swap

swapped (dcba)
IP Address
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Slot
-1
Use a value of -1 when interfacing to an SLC 5/05.

These devices do not have a slot parameter. When
addressing a processor in a ControlLogix or
CompactLogix, the slot number corresponds to the slot
in the rack containing the controller being addressed.
Func Code
1
2
3
4
5

1 - Protected Write
2 - Unprotected Read
3 - Protected Bit Write
4 - Unprotected Bit Write
5 - Unprotected Write
Word Address
Specifies the word address where to start the operation.
Comment

to the command.

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EIP Diagnostics
5.3.1 PCB Diagnostics Menu
The best way to troubleshoot the EIP driver is to use ProSoft Configuration
Builder to access the diagnostic capabilities of the gateway through the Ethernet
debug port. For instructions on how to access Diagnostics, see Using
Diagnostics in ProSoft Configuration Builder (page 36).
The following table summarizes the status information available in PCB for the
EIP driver.
Connection Type
EIP Class 1
Submenu Item
Config
Status
EIP Class 3 Server
Config
Comm Status
EIP Class 3
Client/UClient [x]
Config
Comm Status
Commands
Cmd Errors
(Decimal)
Cmd Errors
(Hex)
Description
Configuration settings for Class 1 Connections.
Status of the Class 1 Connections: Displays any
configuration error present, as well as the number of
Class 1 Connections.
Configuration settings for Class 3 Server Connections.
Status information for each Class 3 Server Connection:
Displays port numbers, IP addresses, socket status, and
read and write counts.
Configuration settings for Class 3 Client/UClient
Connections.
Status information for Class 3 Client/UClient [x]
commands. Displays a summary of all the errors
resulting from Class 3 Client/UClient [x] commands.
Configuration for the Class 3 Client/UClient [x] command
list.
Displays current error codes for each command on the
Class 3 Client/UClient [x] command list in decimal
number format. A zero means there is currently no error
for the command.
Displays current error codes for each command on the
Class 3 Client/UClient [x] command list in hexadecimal
number format. A zero means there is currently no error
for the command.
5.3.2 EIP Status Data in Upper Memory

The EIP driver has an associated status data area located in the gateways upper
memory. The Data Map functionality of the gateway can be used to map this data
into the normal user data range of the gateways database. See Using the
CommonNet Data Map (page 25).
Note that all the status values are initialized to zero (0) at power-up, cold boot
and during warm boot.
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EIP Client Status Data

The following table lists the addresses in upper memory where general error and
status data for each EIP connected and unconnected Client can be found.
EIP Client
Connected Client 0
Connected Client 1
Unconnected Client 0
Address Range
7900 through 7909
8100 through 8109
12800 through 12809
The content of each Clients status data area is structured the same. The
following table describes the content of each register in the status data area.
Offset
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Description
Number of Command Requests
Number of Command Responses
Number of Command Errors
Number of Requests
Number of Responses
Number of Errors Sent
Number of Errors Received
Reserved
Current Error Code
Last Error Code
EIP Client Command List Error Data

A status/error code is held in upper memory for each command in each EIP
Clients command list.
The following table lists the addresses in upper memory that hold command list
error data for each EIP Client.
EIP Client
Connected Client 0
Connected Client 1
Unconnected Client 0
Address Range
7910 through 8009
8110 through 8209
12810 through 12909
The first word in each Clients command list error data area contains the
status/error code for the first command in the Clients command list. Each
successive word in the command error list is associated with the next command
in the list. Therefore, the size of the command list error data area depends on the
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The structure of the command list error data area (which is the same for all
Clients) is displayed in the following table.
Offset
0
1
2
3
4
.
.
.
97
98
99
Description
Command #1 Error Code
.
.
.
A non-zero error code indicates an error. To interpret the status/error codes, refer
to EIP Error Codes (page 73).
EIP Server Status Data
The following table lists the addresses in upper memory that hold status data for
each EIP server.
EIP Server
0
1
2
3
4
Address Range
8900 through 8915
8916 through 8931
8932 through 8947
8948 through 8963
8964 through 8979
The content of each servers status data area is structured the same. The
Offset
0 through 1
2 through 3
4 through 5
6 through 7
8 through 15
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Description
Connection State
Open Connection Count
Socket Read Count
Socket Write Count
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The gateway error codes are listed in this section. Error codes returned from the
command list process are stored in the command list error memory region. A
word is allocated for each command in the memory area. The error codes are
formatted in the word as follows: The least-significant byte of the word contains
the extended status code and the most-significant byte contains the status code.
Use the error codes returned for each command in the list to determine the
success or failure of the command. If the command fails, use the error code to
determine the cause of failure.
Note: The gateway specific error codes (not EtherNet/IP/PCCC compliant) are returned from within
the gateway and never returned from an attached EtherNet/IP/PCCC slave device. These are error
codes that are part of the EtherNet/IP/PCCC protocol or are extended codes unique to this
gateway. The most common errors for the EtherNet/IP/PCCC protocol are shown in the following
tables:
Local STS Error Codes

Code (Int)
0
256
512
768
1024
1280
1536
1792
2048
Code (Hex)
0x0000
0x0100
0x0200
0x0300
0x0400
0x0500
0x0600
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Success, no error
DST node is out of buffer space
Cannot guarantee delivery (Link Layer)
Duplicate token holder detected
Local port is disconnected
Application layer timed out waiting for response
Duplicate node detected
Station is offline
Hardware fault
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Remote STS Error Codes

Code (Int)
0
4096
8192
12288
16384
20480
24576
26872
-32768
-28672
-24576
-20480
-16384
-12288
-8192
Code (Hex)
0x0000
0x1000
0x2000
0x3000
0x4000
0x5000
0x6000
0x7000
0x8000
0x9000
0xA000
0xB000
0xC000
0xD000
0xE000
0xF0nn
Description
Success, no error
Illegal command or format
Host has a problem and will not communicate
Remote node host is missing, disconnected or shut down
Host could not complete function due to hardware fault
Addressing problem or memory protect rungs
Function not allowed due to command protection selection
Processor is in Program mode
Compatibility mode file missing or communication zone problem
Remote node cannot buffer command
Wait ACK (1775-KA buffer full)
Remote node problem due to download
Wait ACK (1775-KA buffer full)
Not used
Not used
Error code in the EXT STS byte (nn contains EXT error code)
Errors When EXT STS Is Present

Code (Int)
-4096
-4095
-4094
-4093
-4092
-4091
-4090
-4089
-4088
-4087
-4086
-4085
-4084
-4083
-4082
-4081
-4080
-4079
-4078
-4077
-4076
-4075
-4074
-4073
-4072
-4071
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Code (Hex)
0xF000
0xF001
0xF002
0xF003
0xF004
0xF005
0xF006
0xF007
0xF008
0xF009
0xF00A
0xF00B
0xF00C
0xF00D
0xF00E
0xF00F
0xF010
0xF011
0xF012
0xF013
0xF014
0xF015
0xF016
0xF017
0xF018
0xF019
Description
Not used
A field has an illegal value
Less levels specified in address than minimum for any address
More levels specified in address than system supports
Symbol not found
Symbol is of improper format
Address does not point to something usable
File is wrong size
Cannot complete request
Data or file is too large
Transaction size plus word address is too large
Access denied, improper privilege
Condition cannot be generated - resource is not available
Condition already exists - resource is already available
Command cannot be executed
Histogram overflow
No access
Illegal data type
Invalid parameter or invalid data
Address reference exists to deleted area
Command execution failure for unknown reason
Data conversion error
Scanner not able to communicate with 1771 rack adapter
Type mismatch
1171 Gateway response was not valid
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Code (Int)
-4070
-4069
-4068
-4067
-4066
-4065
Code (Hex)
0xF01A
0xF01B
0xF01C
0xF01D
0xF01E
0xF01F
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File is open; another node owns it
Another node is the program owner
Reserved
Reserved
Data table element protection violation
Temporary internal problem
Gateway Specific Error (not EIPCompliant)

Code (Int)
-1
-2
-10
-11
-12
-20
-21
-200
Code (Hex)
0xFFFF
0xFFFE
0xFFF6
0xFFF5
0xFFF4
0xFFEC
0xFFEB
0xFF38
Description
CTS modem control line not set before transmit
Timeout while transmitting message
Timeout waiting for DLE-ACK after request
Timeout waiting for response after request
Reply data does not match requested byte count
DLE-NAK received after request
DLE-NAK sent after response
DLE-NAK received after request
TCP/IP Interface Errors

Error (Int)
-33
-34
-35
-36
-37
Error (Hex)
0xFFDF
0xFFDE
0xFFDD
0xFFDC
0xFFDB
Description
Failed to connect to target
Failed to register session with target (timeout)
Failed forward open response timeout
PCCC/Tag command response timeout
No TCP/IP connection error
Common Response Errors

Error (Int)
-40
-41
-42
-43
-44
-45
-46
-47
-48
-49
Error (Hex)
0xFFD8
0xFFD7
0xFFD6
0xFFD5
0xFFD4
0xFFD3
0xFFD2
0xFFD1
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Invalid response length
CPF item count not correct
CPF address field error
CPF packet tag invalid
CPF bad command code
CPF status error reported
CPF incorrect connection ID value returned
Context field not matched
Incorrect session handle returned
CPF not correct message number
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Register Session Response Errors

Error (Int)
-50
-51
-52
Error (Hex)
0xFFCE
0xFFCD
0xFFCC
Description
Message length received not valid
Status error reported
Invalid version
Forward Open Response Errors

Error (Int)
-55
-56
Error (Hex)
0xFFC9
0xFFC8
Description
PCCC Response Errors

Error (Int)
-61
-62
-63
-64
-65
Error (Hex)
0xFFC3
0xFFC2
0xFFC1
0xFFC0
Description
CPF bad command code
TNS in PCCC message not matched
0xFFBF
Vendor ID in PCCC message not matched
-66
0xFFBE
Serial number in PCCC message not matched
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5.4.1 SLC and MicroLogix Specifics
Messaging from a SLC 5/05
The gateway can be used to receive messages from a SLC 5/05 containing an
Ethernet interface. The gateway supports both read and write commands. A
discussion of each operation is provided in the following topics.
SLC5/05 Write Commands
Write commands transfer data from the SLC processor to the gateway. An
example rung used to execute a write command is shown in the following
diagram:
Set the READ/WRITE parameter to WRITE. The gateway supports a TARGET

DEVICE parameter value of 500CPU or PLC5. In order to complete the
configuration of the MSG instruction, select the SETUP SCREEN area of the
MSG object. This displays the following dialog box.

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The TARGET DEVICE DATA TABLE ADDRESS must be set to a valid file
element (such as, N11:0) for SLC and PLC5 messages. The MULTIHOP option
must be set to YES. The MULTIHOP tab portion of the dialog box must be
completed as displayed in the following window:
Set the IP address value to the gateways Ethernet IP address. The "Insert" key
must be pressed to add the second line for ControlLogix Backplane and set the
slot number to zero.
SLC5/05 Read Commands
Read commands transfer data to the SLC processor from the gateway. An
example rung used to execute a read command is shown in the following
diagram:
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Set the READ/WRITE parameter to READ. The gateway supports a TARGET

DEVICE parameter value of 500CPU or PLC5. In order to complete the
configuration of the MSG instruction, select the SETUP SCREEN area of the
MSG object. This displays the following dialog box.
element (such as, N11:0) for SLC and PLC5 messages. The MULTIHOP option
must be set to YES.
Fill in the MULTIHOP tab portion of the dialog box as shown in the following
illustration.

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SLC File Types

This section contains information specific to the SLC and MicroLogix processor
based family when used with the PCCC command set. The SLC and MicroLogix
processor commands support a file type field entered as a single character to
denote the data table to interface with in the command. The following table
defines the relationship of the file types accepted by the Gateway and the SLC
file types.
File Type
S
B
T
C
R
N
F
Z
A
Description
Status
Bit
Timer
Counter
Control
Integer
Floating-point
String
ASCII
The File Type Command Code is the ASCII character code value of the File Type
letter. This is the value to enter into the "File Type" parameter of the PCCC
Command configurations in the data tables in the ladder logic.
Additionally, the SLC specific functions (502, 510 and 511) support a subelement field. This field selects a sub-element field in a complex data table. For
example, to obtain the current accumulated value for a counter or timer, the subelement field should be set to 2.
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5.4.2 PLC5 Processor Specifics

Messaging from a PLC5
The gateway can be used to receive messages from a PLC5 containing an
Ethernet interface. The gateway supports both read and write commands. A
discussion of each operation is provided in the following topics:
PLC5 Write Commands
Write commands transfer data from the PLC5 processor to the gateway. An
example rung used to execute a write command is shown in the following
diagram:
In order to complete the configuration of the MSG instruction, select the SETUP
SCREEN area of the MSG object. This displays the following dialog box.
Select the COMMUNICATION COMMAND to execute from the following list of

supported commands.
PLC5 Type Write
PLC2 Unprotected Write
PLC5 Typed Write to PLC
PLC Typed Logical Write
element (such as, N11:0) for SLC and PLC5 messages. For the PLC2
Unprotected Write message, set the address to the database index (such as,
1000) to consider with the command.
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The MULTIHOP option must be set to YES. The MULTIHOP tab portion of the
dialog box must be completed as shown in the following window:
PLC5 Read Commands
Read commands transfer data to the PLC5 processor from the gateway. An
example rung used to execute a read command is shown in the following
diagram:
In order to complete the configuration of the MSG instruction, select the SETUP
SCREEN area of the MSG object. This displays the following dialog box.
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Select the COMMUNICATION COMMAND to execute from the following list of

supported commands.
PLC5 Type Read
PLC2 Unprotected Read
PLC5 Typed Read to PLC
PLC Typed Logical Read
element (such as, N11:0) for SLC and PLC5 messages. For the PLC2
Unprotected Read message, set the address to the database index (such as,
1000) to consider with the command.
The MULTIHOP option must be set to YES. The MULTIHOP tab portion of the
dialog box must be completed as shown in the following window:

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PLC-5 Sub-Element Fields

This section contains information specific to the PLC-5 processor with relation to
the PCCC command set. The commands specific to the PLC-5 processor contain
a sub-element code field. This field selects a sub-element field in a complex data
table. For example, to obtain the current accumulated value for a counter or
timer, the sub-element field should be set to 2. The tables below show the subelement codes for PLC-5 complex data tables.
Timer / Counter
Code
0
1
2
Description
Control
Preset
Accumulated
Control
Code
0
1
2
Description
Control
Length
Position
PD*
Description
Code
Control
0
SP
2
Kp
4
Ki
6
Kd
8
PV
26
*All PD values are floating point values, so they are two words long.
BT
Code
0
1
2
3
4
5
Description
Control
RLEN
DLEN
Data file #
Element #
Rack/Grp/Slot
MG
Code
0
1
2
3
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Control
Error
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5.4.3 ControlLogix and CompactLogix Processor Specifics

In order to exchange data between a Control/CompactLogix processor and the
gateway, the MSG instruction is used. There are two basic methods of data
transfer supported by the gateway when using the MSG instruction:
Encapsulated PCCC messages and CIP Data Table messages. Either method
can be used.
Encapsulated PCCC Messages
This section contains information specific to the Control/CompactLogix processor
when used with the PCCC command set. The current implementation of the
PCCC command set does not use functions that can directly interface with the
Controller Tag Database. In order to interface with this database, the tablemapping feature provided by RSLogix 5000 must be used. The software permits
the assignment of Controller Tag Arrays to virtual PLC 5 data tables. The ProSoft
gateway using the PLC 5 command set defined in this document can then reach
this controller data.
PLC5 and SLC5/05 processors containing an Ethernet interface use the
encapsulated PCCC message method. The gateway simulates these devices
and accepts both read and write commands. The following topics describe the
support for the read and write operations.
Encapsulated PCCC Write Message
Write commands transfer data from the processor to the gateway. The following
encapsulated PCCC commands are supported:
PLC2 Unprotected Write
PLC5 Typed Write
PLC5 Word Range Write
PLC Typed Write
An example rung used to execute a write command is shown in the following
diagram:

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The MESSAGE CONFIGURATION dialog box must be completed to define the

data set to be transferred from the processor to the gateway. An example of the
dialog box follows:
Complete the dialog box for the data area to be transferred. For PLC5 and SLC
messages, the DESTINATION ELEMENT should be an element in a data file
(such as, N10:0). For the PLC2 Unprotected Write message, the DESTINATION
ELEMENT is the address in the gateways internal database and cannot be set
to a value less than ten. This is not a limitation of the gateway but of the RSLogix
software. For a PLC2 unprotected write or read function, the database address
should be entered in octal format. The COMMUNICATION information must also
be configured. The following is an example of the dialog box.
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Verify that the CIP radio-button is selected as the COMMUNICATION METHOD.

The PATH specifies the message route from the processor to the EIP gateway.
Path elements are separated by commas. In the example path shown, the first
element is "Enet", which is the user-defined name given to the 1756-ENET
gateway in the chassis (the slot number of the ENET gateway can be substituted
for the name), the second element, "2", represents the Ethernet port on the 1756ENET gateway, and the last element of the path, "192.168.0.75", is the IP
address of the gateway, the target for the message.
More complex paths are possible if routing to other networks using multiple 1756ENET gateways and racks. Refer to the Support Knowledgebase for more
information on Ethernet routing and path definitions.
Encapsulated PCCC Read Message
Read commands transfer data from the gateway to a processor. The following
encapsulated PCCC commands are supported:
PLC2 Unprotected Read
PLC5 Typed Read
PLC5 Word Range Read
PLC Typed Read
An example rung used to execute a read command is shown in the following
diagram:

data set to transfer to the processor from the gateway. An example of the dialog
box follows:

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Complete the dialog box for the data area to be transferred. For PLC5 and SLC
messages, the SOURCE ELEMENT should be an element in a data file (such as,
N10:0). For the PLC2 Unprotected Read message, the SOURCE ELEMENT is
the address in the gateways internal database and cannot be set to value less
than ten. This is not a limitation of the gateway but of the RSLogix software. The
COMMUNICATION information must also be configured. An example of the
dialog box follows:

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CIP Data Table Operations

This method of data transfer uses CIP messages to transfer data between the
ControlLogix or CompactLogix processor and the gateway. Tag names define the
elements to be transferred. The following topics describe the support for the read
and write operations.
CIP Data Table Write
CIP data table write messages transfer data from the processor to the gateway.
An example rung used to execute a write command is shown in the following
diagram:

data set to be transferred from the processor to the gateway. An example of the
dialog box follows:
Complete the dialog box for the data area to be transferred. CIP Data Table
messages require a tag database element for both the source and destination.
The SOURCE TAG is a tag defined in the Controller Tag database. The
DESTINATION ELEMENT is the tag element in the gateway.
The gateway simulates a tag database as an array of elements defined by the
maximum register size for the gateway (user configuration parameter "Maximum
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In the previous example, the first element in the database is the starting location
for the write operation of ten elements. The COMMUNICATION information must
also be configured. An example of the dialog box follows:

CIP Data Table Read
CIP data table read messages transfer data to the processor from the gateway.
An example rung used to execute a read command is shown:
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data set to transfer to the processor from the gateway. An example of the dialog
box follows:
Complete the dialog box for the data area to be transferred. CIP Data Table
messages require a tag database element for both the source and destination.
The DESTINATION TAG is a tag defined in the Controller Tag database. The
SOURCE ELEMENT is the tag element in the EIP gateway. The gateway
simulates a tag database as an array of elements defined by the maximum
register size for the gateway (user configuration parameter "Maximum Register"
in the [Gateway] section) with the tag name INT_DATA. In the example above,
the first element in the database is the starting location for the read operation of
ten elements. Additionally, the COMMUNICATION information must also be
configured. An example of the dialog box follows:

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5.4.4 EIP Command Entry Form

The following form can be used to design the applications command list:
Gateway Information Data
2
Column # 1
Enable
Internal
Function
Code
Address
Code
3
Poll
Interval
Time
4
Count
Device Information Data

5
6
7
8
Swap IP
Slot
Function
Code Address Number Code
9
10
11
Function Parameters
12
IP Address = IP address of processor to reach

Slot Number = -1 for PLC5 & SLC, processor slot number of ControlLogix
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In This Chapter
MBTCP Functional Overview ............................................................ 94
MBTCP Configuration ....................................................................... 98
MBTCP Diagnostics........................................................................ 105
MBTCP Reference.......................................................................... 109
This chapter contains information specific to the PLX3x-series gateway Modbus

TCP/IP (MBTCP) protocol driver.

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MBTCP Functional Overview

The PLX3x Modbus TCP/IP (MBTCP) protocol can be used to interface many
different protocols into the Schneider Electric Quantum family of processors as
well other devices supporting the protocol. The MBTCP protocol supports both
Client and server connections.
The gateway supports a Client connection on the TCP/IP network to interface
with processors (and other server based devices) using a user constructed
command list of up to 100 entries. The gateways internal database is used as
the source for write commands to the remote processors. Data collected from the
processors using read commands is placed in the gateways database.
Data in the gateways internal database is accessible for read and write
operations by any node on the network supporting the MBAP (Service Port 502)
or MBTCP (Service Ports 2000/2001) TCP/IP protocols. The MBAP protocol
(Port 502) is a standard implementation defined by Schneider Electric and used
on their Quantum processor. This open protocol is a modified version of the
Modbus serial protocol. The MBTCP protocol is an embedded Modbus protocol
message in a TCP/IP packet. The gateway supports up to five active server
connections on Service Ports 502, five additional active server connections on
Service Port 2000, and one active Client connection.
6.1.1 General Specifications - Modbus TCP/IP

The Modbus TCP/IP protocol allows multiple independent, concurrent Ethernet
connections. The connections may be all Clients, all servers, or a combination of
both Client and server connections.
10/100 MB Ethernet Communication port
Supports Enron version of Modbus protocol for floating-point data
transactions
Configurable parameters for the client including a minimum response delay of
0 to 65535 ms and floating-point support
Supports five independent server connections for Service Port 502
Supports five independent server connections for Service Port 2000
All data mapping begins at Modbus register 400001, protocol base 0.
Error codes, network error counters, and port status data available in user
data memory
Modbus TCP/IP Client

Actively reads data from and writes data to Modbus TCP/IP devices using
MBAP
Up to 10 Client connections with multiple commands to talk to multiple
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Modbus TCP/IP Server

The server driver accepts incoming connections on Service Port 502 for
Clients using Modbus TCP/IP MBAP messages and connections on Service
Port 2000 (or other Service Ports) for Clients using Encapsulated Modbus
messages.
Supports multiple independent server connections for any combination of
Service Port 502 (MBAP) and Service Port 2000 (Encapsulated)
Up to 20 servers are supported
Modbus Commands
Supported
(Client and Server)
Configurable
Parameters:
(Client and Server)
Configurable
Parameters:
(Client Only)
Command List
Status Data
Command List Polling
1: Read Coil Status

15: Force (Write) Multiple Coils
2: Read Input Status
16: Preset (Write) Multiple
3: Read Holding Registers
Holding Registers
4: Read Input Registers
22: Mask Write Holding
5: Force (Write) Single Coil
Register (Slave Only)
6: Preset (Write) Single
23: Read/Write Holding
Holding Register
Registers (Slave Only)
Gateway IP Address
PLC Read Start Register (%MW)
PLC Write Start Register (%MW)
Number of MBAP and MBTCP servers
Gateway Modbus Read Start Address
Gateway Modbus Write Start Address
Minimum Command Delay
Response Timeout
Retry Count
Command Error Pointer
Up to 160 Modbus commands (one tag per command)
Error codes reported individually for each command.
High-level status data available from Modbus TCP/IP Client
(for example PLC)
Each command can be individually enabled or disabled;
write-only-on-data-change is available
6.1.2 Internal Database

Central to the functionality of the gateway is the internal database. This database
is shared between all the ports on the gateway and is used as a conduit to pass
information from one device on one network to one or more devices on another
network. This permits data from devices on one communication port to be viewed
and controlled by devices on another communication port.
In addition to data from the Client and server, status and error information
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Modbus TCP/IP Client Access to Database

The Client functionality exchanges data between the PLX3x gateway's internal
database and data tables established in one or more Quantum processors or
other server based devices. The command list, defined in the user configuration,
specifies what data is to be transferred between the gateway and each of the
servers on the network. No ladder logic is required in the processor (server) for
Client functionality, except to assure that sufficient data memory exists.
The following illustration describes the flow of data between the Ethernet Clients
and the internal database.
Multiple Server Access to Database

The MBTCP gateway provides server functionality using reserved Service Port
502 for Modbus TCP/IP MBAP messages, as well as Service Ports 2000 and
2001 to support the TCP/IP Encapsulated Modbus version of the protocol used
by several HMI manufacturers. Server support in the gateway permits Client
applications (for example: HMI software, Quantum processors, etc) to read from
and write to the gateways database. This section discusses the requirements for
attaching to the gateway using Client applications.
The server driver is able to support multiple concurrent connections from several
Clients. Up to five (5) Clients can simultaneously connect on Service Port 502
and five (5) more can also simultaneously connect on Service Port 2000. Service
Port 2001 is used by the MBTCP protocol to pass Encapsulated Modbus
commands through from the Ethernet port to the gateways serial port.
When configured as a server, the internal database of the MBTCP gateway is
used as the source for read requests and the destination for write requests from
remote Clients. Access to the database is controlled by the command type
received in the incoming message from the Client. The following table specifies
the relationship of the gateways internal database to the addresses required in
the incoming Modbus TCP/IP requests.
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2000
3000
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Modbus Address
40001
41001
42001
43001
44000
The following virtual addresses are not part of the normal gateway user database
and are not valid addresses for standard data. However, these addresses may
be used for incoming commands that are requesting floating-point data.
To use addresses in this upper range requires the following
Set the Float Flag in the MBTCP server configuration to Yes
Set the Float Start to a database address in the range below
Set the Float Offset to a database address in the gateway user memory
area shown above.
Remember that, once this is done, all data above the Float Start address must be
floating-point data.
Database Address
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
9999
Modbus Address
44001
45001
46001
47001
48001
49001
50000
The MBTCP gateway must be correctly configured and connected to the network
before any attempt is made to use it. Use a network verification program, such as
ProSoft Discovery Service or the command prompt PING instruction, to verify
that the gateway can be seen on the network. Use ProSoft Configuration Builder
to confirm proper configuration of the gateway and to transfer the configuration
files to and from the gateway.
Modbus Message Routing: Port 2001
When Modbus messages are sent to the Gateway over the TCP/IP connection to
port 2001, the messages are sent (routed in the Gateway) directly out the serial
communication port (Port 0, if it is configured as a Modbus Master. The
commands (whether a read or a write command) are immediately routed to the
slave devices on the serial port. Response messages from the slave devices are
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6.2.1 MBTCP Servers
This section contains database offset information used by the server when
accessed by external Clients. These offsets can be utilized to segment the
database by data type.
Parameter
Value
Description
Float Flag
YES or NO
This flag specifies if the floating-point data access functionality is to

be implemented. If the float flag is set to YES, Modbus functions 3,
6, and 16 will interpret floating-point values for registers as specified
by the two following parameters.
Float Start
0 to 65535
This parameter specifies the first register of floating-point data. All

requests with register values greater than or equal to this value will
be considered floating-point data requests. This parameter is only
used if the Float Flag is enabled. For example, if a value of 7000 is
entered, all requests for registers 7000 and above will be
considered floating-point data.
Float Offset
0 to 3999
This parameter specifies the start register for floating-point data in

the internal database. This parameter is used only if the Float Flag
is enabled. For example, if the Float Offset value is set to 3000 and
the float start parameter is set to 7000, data requests for register
7000 will use the internal Modbus register 3000.
Output
Offset
0 to 3999
When the port is configured as a slave, this parameter specifies the

internal database address to use as the zero address or starting
point for binary output Coil data. Coil data is read by Modbus
Function Code 1 commands (Read Coils) and written by Function
Codes 5 (Force Single Coil) or Function Code 15 (Force Multiple
Coils). For example, if this parameter is set to 50 and a Function
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Code 1 command is received requesting Coil address 0 (virtual
Modbus Coil address 00001 or 000001), the data returned in the
response will be the value at register 50, bit 0 in the gateway's
database.
Bit Input
Offset
0 to 3999
This parameter specifies the offset address in the internal Modbus

database for network requests for Modbus function 2 commands.
For example, if the value is set to 150, an address request of 0 will
return the value at register 150 in the database.
Holding
Register
Offset
0 to 3999

database to with network requests for Modbus functions 3, 6, or 16
commands. For example, if the value is set to 50, an address
request of 0 will return the value at register 50 in the database.
Word Input
Offset
0 to 3999

database for network requests for Modbus function 4 commands.
For example, if the value is set to 150, an address request of 0 will
return the value at register 150 in the database.
Connection
Timeout
0 to 1200
seconds
This parameter specifies the number of seconds the server will wait
to receive new data. If the server does not receive any new data
during this time, it will close the connection.

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6.2.2 MBTCP Client[x]

The MBTCPClient [x] section of the configuration specifies the parameters for the
client to be emulated on the gateway. The command list for the client is entered
in a separate section.
Parameter
Value
Description
Minimum
Command
Delay
0 to 32767
This parameter specifies the number of milliseconds to wait

between the initial issuance of a command. This parameter can
be used to delay all commands sent to slaves to avoid
"flooding" commands on the network. This parameter does not
affect retries of a command as they will be issued when failure
is recognized.
Response
Timeout
0 to 65535
milliseconds
This parameter specifies the time in milliseconds that a Client

will wait before re-transmitting a command if no response is
received from the addressed server. The value to use depends
on the type of communication network used, and the expected
response time of the slowest device on the network.
Retry Count
0 to 10
This parameter specifies the number of times a command will

be retried if it fails.
Float Flag
YES or NO
This flag specifies if the floating-point data access functionality

is to be implemented. If the float flag is set to YES, Modbus
functions 3, 6, and 16 will interpret floating-point values for
registers as specified by the two following parameters.
Float Start
0 to 32767
This parameter specifies the first register of floating-point data.

All requests with register values greater-than or equal to this
value will be considered floating-point data requests. This
parameter is only used if the Float Flag is enabled. For
example, if a value of 7000 is entered, all requests for registers
7000 and above will be considered as floating-point data.
Float Offset
0 TO 3998
This parameter specifies the starting register for floating-point

data in the internal gateway database. This parameter is used
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only if the Float Flag is set to YES.
For example, if the Float Offset value is set to 3000 and the
Float Start parameter is set to 7000, the data returned as
floating-point data for register 47001 (or 407001) will actually
come from internal gateway registers 3000 and 3001. If the
requested address was 47002 (407002), the data will be
returned from internal registers 3002 and 3003. If the requested
address was 47101 (407101), the data will be returned from
internal registers 3200 and 3201; and so on.
ARP Timeout
1 to 60
This parameter specifies the number of seconds to wait for an

ARP reply after a request is issued.
Command
Error Delay
0 to 300
This parameter specifies the number of 100 millisecond

intervals to turn off a command in the error list after an error is
recognized for the command. If this parameter is set to 0, there
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6.2.3 MBTCP Client[x] Commands

The MBTCP Client[x] Commands section defines the Modbus TCP/IP commands
to be issued from the gateway to server devices on the network. These
commands can be used for data collection and/or control of devices on the
TCP/IP network.
In order to interface the PLX3x gateway with Modbus TCP/IP server devices, a
command list must be constructed. The commands in the list specify the server
device to be addressed, the function to be performed (read or write), the data
area in the device to interface with and the registers in the internal database to
be associated with the device data. The Client command list supports up to 16
commands per Client. The command list is processed from top (command #0) to
bottom.
The following table describes the command list configuration parameters.
Parameter
Value
Description
Enable
YES
NO
CONDITONAL
Specifies if the command is to be executed and under what

conditions.
No (0) - the command is disabled and will not be executed in the
normal polling sequence.
Yes (1)- the command will be executed upon each scan of the
Command List if the Poll Interval is set to zero (0). If the Poll
Interval is set to a non-zero value, the command will be executed
when the interval timer for that command expires.
Conditional (2)- the command will execute only if the internal bit
data associated with the command changes. It will also clear the
bit or bits in the internal database after the write command is built.
This parameter is valid only for bit-level write commands (FC 5
and 15).
Internal
Address
0 to 3999 (for
register-level
addressing)
or
0 to 63999(for
bit-level
addressing)
Specifies the database address in the gateway's internal

database to use as the destination for data brought in by a read
command, or as the source for data to be sent out by a write
command. The database address is interpreted as a bit address
or a 16-bit register (word) address, depending on the Modbus
Function Code used in the command.
For Modbus functions 1, 2, 5, and 15, this parameter is
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interpreted as a bit-level address.
For Modbus functions 3, 4, 6, and 16, this parameter is
interpreted as a register-level address.
Poll Interval
0 to 65535
Specifies the minimum interval between executions of continuous

commands. The value is in tenths of a second. Therefore, if a
value of 100 is entered, the command will execute no more
frequently than once every 10 seconds.
Reg Count
1 to 125 (for
registers)
or
1 to 800 (for
coils)
This parameter specifies the number of 16-bit registers or binary

bits to be transferred by the command.
Modbus functions 5 and 6 ignore this field as they apply only to a
single data point.
For Modbus functions 1, 2, and 15, this parameter sets the
number of bits (inputs or coils) to be transferred by the command.
For Modbus functions 3, 4, and 16, this parameter sets the
number of registers to be transferred by the command.
Swap Code
No Change
Word Swap
Word and Byte
Swap
Byte Swap
Specifies if and how the order of bytes in data received or sent is

to be rearranged. This option exists to allow for the fact that
different manufacturers store and transmit multi-byte data in
different combinations. This parameter is helpful when dealing
with floating-point or other multi-byte values, as there is no one
standard method of storing these data types. The parameter can
be set to rearrange the byte order of data received or sent into an
order more useful or convenient for other applications.
No change(0) - No change is made in the byte ordering (1234 =
1234)
Word Swap (1) -The words are swapped (1234=3412)
Word and Byte Swap (2) - The words are swapped, then the
Byte Swap (3) - The bytes in each word are swapped
(1234=2143)
These swap operations affect 4-byte (or 2-word) groups of data.
Therefore, data swapping using these Swap Codes should be
done only when using an even number of words, such as when
32-bit integer or floating-point data is involved.
Node IP
Address
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
IP address of the device being addressed by the command.
Serv Port
502 or other
supported port
on server
Service port on which communication will occur. Use a value of

502 when addressing Modbus TCP/IP servers which are
compatible with the Schneider Electric MBAP specifications (this
will be most devices). If the server device supports another
service port, enter the value here.
Slave
Address
1 to 255 (0 is a
broadcast)
Specifies the node address of a remote Modbus Serial device

through a Modbus Ethernet to Serial converter. Values of 1 to 255
are permitted.
Note: Most Modbus devices only accept addresses in the range
of 1 to 247, so check with the slave device manufacturer to see if
a particular slave can use addresses 248 to 255.
If the value is set to zero, the command will be a broadcast
message on the network. The Modbus protocol permits broadcast
commands for write operations. Do not use node address 0 for
read operations.
Modbus
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
15, or 16
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Function
MB Address
in Device
Description
command. These function codes are defined in the Modbus
protocol. (More information on the protocol is available from
www.modbus.org.) The following function codes are supported by
the gateway.
1 - Read Coil Status
2 - Read Input Status
3 - Read Holding Registers
4 - Read Input Registers
5 - Force (Write) Single Coil
6 - Preset (Write) Single Register
15 - Force Multiple Coils
16 - Preset Multiple Registers
Varies
Specifies the starting Modbus register or bit address in the server

to be used by the command. Refer to the documentation of each
Modbus server device for the register and bit address
assignments valid for that device.
The Modbus Function Code determines whether the address will
be a register-level or bit-level OFFSET address into a given data
type range. The offset will be the target data address in the server
minus the base address for that data type. Base addresses for
the different data types are:
00001 or 000001 (0x0001) for bit-level Coil data (Function

Codes 1, 5, and 15).
10001 or 100001 (1x0001) for bit-level Input Status data

(Function Code 2)
30001 or 300001 (3x0001) for Input Register data (Function

Code 4)
40001 or 400001 (4x0001) for Holding Register data

(Function Codes 3, 6, and 16).
Address calculation examples:

o For bit-level Coil commands (FC 1, 5, or 15) to read or
write a Coil 0X address 00001, specify a value of 0
(00001 - 00001 = 0).
o For Coil address 00115, specify 114
o (00115 - 00001 = 114)
For register read or write commands (FC 3, 6, or 16) 4X

range, for 40001, specify a value of 0
o (40001 - 40001 = 0).
For 01101, 11101, 31101 or 41101, specify a value of 1100.

o (01101 - 00001 = 1100)
o (11101 -10001 = 1100)
o (31101 - 30001 = 1100)
o (41101 - 40001 = 1100)
Note: If the documentation for a particular Modbus server device
lists data addresses in hexadecimal (base16) notation, you will
need to convert the hexadecimal value to a decimal value to enter
in this parameter. In such cases, it is not usually necessary to
subtract 1 from the converted decimal number, as this addressing
scheme typically uses the exact offset address expressed as a
hexadecimal number.
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6.3.1 PCB Diagnostics
The best way to troubleshoot the MBTCP driver is to use ProSoft Configuration
6.3.2 MBTCP Status Data in Upper Memory

The MBTCP driver has an associated status data area located in the gateways
upper memory. The Data Map functionality of the gateway can be used to map
this data into the normal user data range of the gateways database. See Using
the CommonNet Data Map (page 25).
Note that all the status values are initialized to zero (0) at power-up, cold boot
MBTCP Server Status Data
The following table lists the addresses in upper memory where status data for
MBTCP servers can be found.
Server Port
2000
502
2001
Address Range
6200 through 6209
6210 through 6219
6220 through 6229
The content of each server ports status data area is structured the same. The
Offset
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Number of Requests
Number of Responses
Configuration Error Word
Current Error Code
Last Error Code
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The following table lists the addresses in upper memory that hold status data for
each MBTCP Client.
Client
0
1
2
Address Range
8
9
15708 through 15717

15734 through 15743
15500 through 15509

15526 through 15535
15552 through 15561
The content of each Clients status data area is structured the same. The
Offset
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Description
Command Request Count (total Client commands sent)
Command Response Count (total command responses received)
Command Error Count
Number of Request Packets
Number of Response Packets
Errors Sent
Errors Received
Reserved
Current Error
Last Error
Offsets 8 and 9 contain information about the most recent communication errors.
The Current Error (offset 8) will have a non-zero value if the currently executing
Client command experiences an error.
The Last Error (offset 9) will store the most recent non-zero value error code that
was reported by the Client the last time it experienced an error. Note that this
value is retentive. This register will hold the last error value until the memory is
cleared by a restart, reset, cold-boot, or warm-boot operation. Therefore, any
value you see here may indicate an error that could have occurred at any time
since the gateway was last restarted and may not indicate a current or recent
error. For details on error codes, see MBTCP Client Command List Error Data
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A status/error code is held in upper memory for each command in each MBTCP
Clients command list.
The following table lists the addresses in upper memory that hold command list
error data for each MBTCP Client.
Client
0
1
2
Address Range
8
9
15718 through 15733

15744 through 15759
15510 through 15525

15536 through 15551
15562 through 15577
The first word in each Clients command list error data area contains the
status/error code for the first command in the Clients Command List. Each
successive word in the Command Error List is associated with the next command
in the Client Command List. Therefore, the number of valid error values is
dependent upon the number of commands defined.
The structure of the command list error data area (which is the same for all
Clients) is displayed in the following table.
Offset
0
1
2
3
4
.
Description
.
13
14
15

A non-zero error code for a command indicates an error. To interpret the

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6.3.3 MBTCP Error Codes

Standard Modbus Exception Code Errors
Code
1
2
3
4
5
6
Description
Illegal function
Illegal data address
Illegal data value
Failure in associated device
Acknowledge
Busy; message was rejected
MBTCP Client Specific Errors

Code
-33
-35
-36
-37
Description
Failed to connect to server specified in command
Wrong message length in the response
MBTCP command response timeout (same as -11)
TCP/IP connection ended before session finished
Command List Entry Errors

Code
-40
-41
-42
-43
-44
-45
-46
Description
Too few parameters
Invalid enable code
Internal address > maximum address
Invalid node address (<0 or >255)
Count parameter set to 0
Invalid function code
Invalid swap code
Gateway Communication Error Codes

Code
-2
-11
253
254
255
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Description
Timeout waiting for response after request (same as -36)
Incorrect slave/server address in response
Incorrect function code in response
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6.4.1 Modbus Protocol Specification
Read Coil Status (Function Code 01)
Query
This function allows the user to obtain the ON/OFF status of logic coils used to
control discrete outputs from the addressed server only. Broadcast mode is not
supported with this function code. In addition to the server address and function
fields, the message requires that the information field contain the initial coil
address to be read (Starting Address) and the number of locations that will be
interrogated to obtain status data.
The addressing allows up to 2000 coils to be obtained at each request; however,
the specific server device may have restrictions that lower the maximum quantity.
The coils are numbered from zero; (coil number 1 = zero, coil number 2 = one,
coil number 3 = two, and so on).
The following table is a sample read output status request to read coils 0020 to
0056 from server device number 11.
Adr
11
Func
01
Data Start Pt Hi
00
Data Start Pt Lo
13
Data # Of Pts Ho Data # Of Pts Lo

00
25
Error Check Field

CRC
Response
An example response to Read Coil Status is as shown in Figure C2. The data is
packed one bit for each coil. The response includes the server address, function
code, quantity of data characters, the data characters, and error checking. Data
will be packed with one bit for each coil (1 = ON, 0 = OFF). The low order bit of
the first character contains the addressed coil, and the remainder follows. For coil
quantities that are not even multiples of eight, the last characters will be filled in
with zeros at high order end. The quantity of data characters is always specified
as quantity of RTU characters, that is, the number is the same whether RTU or
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Because the server interface device is serviced at the end of a controller's scan,
data will reflect coil status at the end of the scan. Some servers will limit the
quantity of coils provided each scan; thus, for large coil quantities, multiple PC
transactions must be made using coil status from sequential scans.
Adr Func
11
01
Byte
Count
05
Data Coil
Status 20 to
27
CD
Data Coil
Status 28 to
35
6B
Data Coil
Status 36 to
43
B2
Data Coil
Status 44 to
51
OE
Data Coil
Status 52 to
56
1B
Error
Check
Field
CRC
The status of coils 20 to 27 is shown as CD(HEX) = 1100 1101 (Binary). Reading

left to right, this shows that coils 27, 26, 23, 22, and 20 are all on. The other coil
data bytes are decoded similarly. Due to the quantity of coil statuses requested,
the last data field, which is shown 1B (HEX) = 0001 1011 (Binary), contains the
status of only 5 coils (52 to 56) instead of 8 coils. The 3 left most bits are
provided as zeros to fill the 8-bit format.
Read Input Status (Function Code 02)
Query
This function allows the user to obtain the ON/OFF status of discrete inputs in the
addressed server PC Broadcast mode is not supported with this function code. In
addition to the server address and function fields, the message requires that the
information field contain the initial input address to be read (Starting Address)
and the number of locations that will be interrogated to obtain status data.
The addressing allows up to 2000 inputs to be obtained at each request;
however, the specific server device may have restrictions that lower the
maximum quantity. The inputs are numbered form zero; (input 10001 = zero,
input 10002 = one, input 10003 = two, and so on, for a 584).
The following table is a sample read input status request to read inputs 10197 to
10218 from server number 11.
Adr
11
Func
02
Data Start Pt Hi
00
Data Start Pt Lo
C4
Data #of Pts Hi

00
Data #of Pts Lo

16
Error Check Field

CRC
Response
An example response to Read Input Status is as shown in Figure C4. The data is
packed one bit for each input. The response includes the server address,
function code, quantity of data characters, the data characters, and error
checking. Data will be packed with one bit for each input (1=ON, 0=OFF). The
lower order bit of the first character contains the addressed input, and the
remainder follows. For input quantities that are not even multiples of eight, the
last characters will be filled in with zeros at high order end. The quantity of data
characters is always specified as a quantity of RTU characters, that is, the
number is the same whether RTU or ASCII is used.
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data will reflect input status at the end of the scan. Some servers will limit the
quantity of inputs provided each scan; thus, for large coil quantities, multiple PC
transactions must be made using coil status for sequential scans.
Adr
Func
11
02
Byte
Count
03
Data Discrete Input

10197 to 10204
AC
Data Discrete Input

10205 to 10212
DB
Data Discrete Input

10213 to 10218
35
Error Check Field

CRC
The status of inputs 10197 to 10204 is shown as AC (HEX) = 10101 1100

(binary). Reading left to right, this show that inputs 10204, 10202, and 10199 are
all on. The other input data bytes are decoded similar.
Due to the quantity of input statuses requested, the last data field which is shown
as 35 HEX = 0011 0101 (binary) contains the status of only 6 inputs (10213 to
102180) instead of 8 inputs. The two left-most bits are provided as zeros to fill
the 8-bit format.
Read Holding Registers (Function Code 03)
Query
Read Holding Registers (03) allows the user to obtain the binary contents of
holding registers 4xxxx in the addressed server. The registers can store the
numerical values of associated timers and counters which can be driven to
external devices. The addressing allows up to 125 registers to be obtained at
each request; however, the specific server device may have restrictions that
lower this maximum quantity. The registers are numbered form zero (40001 =
zero, 40002 = one, and so on). The broadcast mode is not allowed.
The example below reads registers 40108 through 40110 from server 584
number 11.
Adr Func
11 03
Data Start Reg Hi

00
Data Start Reg Lo

6B
Data #of Regs Hi Data #of Regs Lo

00
03
Error Check Field

CRC
Response
The addressed server responds with its address and the function code, followed
by the information field. The information field contains 1 byte describing the
quantity of data bytes to be returned. The contents of the registers requested
(DATA) are two bytes each, with the binary content right justified within each pair
of characters. The first byte includes the high order bits and the second, the low
order bits.
Because the server interface device is normally serviced at the end of the
controller's scan, the data will reflect the register content at the end of the scan.
Some servers will limit the quantity of register content provided each scan; thus
for large register quantities, multiple transmissions will be made using register
content from sequential scans.
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In the example below, the registers 40108 to 40110 have the decimal contents
555, 0, and 100 respectively.
Adr
11
Func
03
ByteCnt
06
Hi Data
02
Lo Data
2B
Hi Data
00
Lo Data
00
Hi Data
00
Lo Data
64
Error Check Field

CRC
Read Input Registers (Function Code 04)

Query
Function code 04 obtains the contents of the controller's input registers at
addresses 3xxxx. These locations receive their values from devices connected to
the I/O structure and can only be referenced, not altered from within the
controller, The addressing allows up to 125 registers to be obtained at each
request; however, the specific server device may have restrictions that lower this
maximum quantity. The registers are numbered for zero (30001 = zero, 30002 =
one, and so on). Broadcast mode is not allowed.
The example below requests the contents of register 3009 in server number 11.
Adr Func Data Start Reg Hi Data Start Reg Lo
00
08
11 04
Data #of Regs Hi

00
Data #of Regs Lo

01
Error Check Field

CRC
Response
The addressed server responds with its address and the function code followed
(DATA) are 2 bytes each, with the binary content right justified within each pair of
characters. The first byte includes the high order bits and the second, the low
order bits.
Because the server interface is normally serviced at the end of the controller's
scan, the data will reflect the register content at the end of the scan. Each PC will
limit the quantity of register contents provided each scan; thus for large register
quantities, multiple PC scans will be required, and the data provided will be form
sequential scans.
In the example below the register 3009 contains the decimal value 0.
Adr
11
Func
04
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Byte Count
02
Data Input Reg Hi

00
Data Input Reg Lo

00
Error Check Field

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Force Single Coil (Function Code 05)

Query
This message forces a single coil either ON or OFF. Any coil that exists within
the controller can be forced to either state (ON or OFF). However, because the
controller is actively scanning, unless the coil is disabled, the controller can also
alter the state of the coil. Coils are numbered from zero (coil 0001 = zero, coil
0002 = one, and so on). The data value 65,280 (FF00 HEX) will set the coil ON
and the value zero will turn it OFF; all other values are illegal and will not affect
that coil.
The use of server address 00 (Broadcast Mode) will force all attached servers to
modify the desired coil.
Note: Functions 5, 6, 15, and 16 are the only messages that will be recognized as valid for
broadcast.
The example below is a request to server number 11 to turn ON coil 0173.

Adr
11
Func
05
Data Coil # Hi
00
Data Coil # Lo
AC
Data On/off Ind

FF
Data
00
Error Check Field

CRC
Response
The normal response to the Command Request is to re-transmit the message as
received after the coil state has been altered.
Adr
11
Func
05
Data Coil # Hi
00
Data Coil # Lo
AC
Data On/ Off

FF
Data
00
Error Check Field

CRC
The forcing of a coil via MODBUS function 5 will be accomplished regardless of

whether the addressed coil is disabled or not (In ProSoft products, the coil is only
affected if the necessary ladder logic is implemented).
Note: The Modbus protocol does not include standard functions for testing or changing the
DISABLE state of discrete inputs or outputs. Where applicable, this may be accomplished via
device specific Program commands (In ProSoft products, this is only accomplished through ladder
logic programming).

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Coils that are reprogrammed in the controller logic program are not automatically
cleared upon power up. Thus, if such a coil is set ON by function Code 5 and
(even months later), an output is connected to that coil, the output will be "hot".
Preset Single Register (Function Code 06)
Query
Function (06) allows the user to modify the contents of a holding register. Any
holding register that exists within the controller can have its contents changed by
this message. However, because the controller is actively scanning, it also can
alter the content of any holding register at any time. The values are provided in
binary up to the maximum capacity of the controller unused high order bits must
be set to zero. When used with server address zero (Broadcast mode) all server
controllers will load the specified register with the contents specified.
Note Functions 5, 6, 15, and 16 are the only messages that will be recognized as valid for
broadcast.
Adr
Func
11
06
Data Start Reg

Hi
00
Data Start Reg

Lo
01
Error Check Field
00
CRC
03
Response
The response to a preset single register request is to re-transmit the query
message after the register has been altered.
Adr
11
Func
06
Data Reg Hi
00
Data Reg Lo
01
Data Input Reg Hi

00
Data Input Reg Lo

03
Error Check Field

CRC
Diagnostics (Function Code 08)

MODBUS function code 08 provides a series of tests for checking the
communication system between a Client device and a server, or for checking
various internal error conditions within a server.
The function uses a two-byte sub-function code field in the query to define the
type of test to be performed. The server echoes both the function code and subfunction code in a normal response. Some of the diagnostics cause data to be
returned from the remote device in the data field of a normal response.
In general, issuing a diagnostic function to a remote device does not affect the
running of the user program in the remote device. Device memory bit and
register data addresses are not accessed by the diagnostics. However, certain
functions can optionally reset error counters in some remote devices.
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A server device can, however, be forced into 'Listen Only Mode' in which it will
monitor the messages on the communications system but not respond to them.
This can affect the outcome of your application program if it depends upon any
further exchange of data with the remote device. Generally, the mode is forced to
remove a malfunctioning remote device from the communications system.
Sub-function Codes Supported
Only Sub-function 00 is supported by the gateway.
00 Return Query Data
The data passed in the request data field is to be returned (looped back) in the
response. The entire response message should be identical to the request.
Data Field (Request)
Any
Sub-function
00 00
Data Field (Response)

Echo Request Data
Example and State Diagram

Here is an example of a request to remote device to Return Query Data. This
uses a sub-function code of zero (00 00 hex in the two-byte field). The data to be
returned is sent in the two-byte data field (A5 37 hex).
Response
Request
Field Name
Function
Sub-function Hi
Sub-function Lo
Data Hi
Data Lo

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08
00
00
A5
37
Field Name
Function
Sub-function Hi
Sub-function Lo
Data Hi
Data Lo
(Hex)
08
00
00
A5
27
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The data fields in responses to other kinds of queries could contain error counts
or other data requested by the sub-function code.
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Modbus Exception Responses

When a Modbus Master sends a request to a server device, it expects a normal
response. One of four possible events can occur from the Master's query:
If the server device receives the request without a communication error,
and can handle the query normally, it returns a normal response.
If the server does not receive the request due to a communication error,
no response is returned. The Master program will eventually process a
timeout condition for the request.
If the server receives the request, but detects a communication error
(parity, LRC, CRC, etc...), no response is returned. The Master program
will eventually process a timeout condition for the request.
If the server receives the request without a communication error, but
cannot handle it (for example, if the request is to read a non-existent
output or register), the server will return an exception response informing
the Master of the nature of the error.
The exception response message has two fields that differentiate it from a
normal response:
Function Code Field: In a normal response, the server echoes the function
code of the original request in the function code field of the response. All function
codes have a most-significant bit (MSB) of 0 (their values are all below 80
hexadecimal). In an exception response, the server sets the MSB of the function
code to 1. This makes the function code value in an exception response exactly
80 hexadecimal higher than the value would be for a normal response.
With the function code's MSB set, the Master's application program can
recognize the exception response and can examine the data field for the
exception code.
Data Field: In a normal response, the server may return data or statistics in the
data field (any information that was requested in the request). In an exception
response, the server returns an exception code in the data field. This defines the
server condition that caused the exception.
The following table shows an example of a Master request and server exception
response.
Request
Field Name
Function
Starting Address Hi
Starting Address Lo
Quantity of Outputs Hi
Quantity of Outputs Lo
(Hex)
01
04
A1
00
01
Response
Field Name
Function
Exception Code
(Hex)
81
02
In this example, the Master addresses a request to server device. The function
code (01) is for a Read Output Status operation. It requests the status of the
output at address 1245 (04A1 hex). Note that only that one output is to be read,
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If the output address does not exist in the server device, the server will return the
exception response with the exception code shown (02). This specifies an illegal
data address for the server.
Modbus Exception Codes
Code
01
02
03
04
05
06
08
0a
0b
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Name
Illegal Function
Meaning
The function code received in the query is not an allowable
action for the server. This may be because the function
code is only applicable to newer devices, and was not
implemented in the unit selected. It could also indicate that
the server is in the wrong state to process a request of this
type, for example because it is unconfigured and is being
asked to return register values.
Illegal Data Address
The data address received in the query is not an allowable
address for the server. More specifically, the combination
of reference number and transfer length is invalid. For a
controller with 100 registers, a request with offset 96 and
length 4 would succeed; a request with offset 96 and length
5 will generate exception 02.
Illegal Data Value
A value contained in the query data field is not an allowable
value for server. This indicates a fault in the structure of the
remainder of a complex request, such as that the implied
length is incorrect. It specifically does not mean that a data
item submitted for storage in a register has a value outside
the expectation of the application program, because the
Modbus protocol is unaware of the significance of any
particular value of any particular register.
Slave Device Failure
An unrecoverable error occurred while the server was
attempting to perform the requested action.
Acknowledge
Specialized use in conjunction with programming
commands. The server has accepted the request and is
processing it, but a long duration of time will be required to
do so. This response is returned to prevent a timeout error
from occurring in the Master. The Master can next issue a
poll program complete message to determine if processing
is completed.
Slave Device Busy
commands. The server is engaged in processing a longduration program command. The Master should retransmit
the message later when the server is free.
Memory Parity Error
Specialized use in conjunction with function codes 20 and
21 and reference type 6, to indicate that the extended file
area failed to pass a consistency check. The server
attempted to read record file, but detected a parity error in
the memory. The Master can retry the request, but service
may be required on the server device.
Gateway Path Unavailable Specialized use in conjunction with gateways, indicates
that the gateway was unable to allocate an internal
communication path from the input port to the output port
for processing the request. Usually means that the gateway
is misconfigured or overloaded.
Gateway Target Device
Specialized use in conjunction with gateways, indicates
Failed To Respond
that no response was obtained from the target device.
Usually means that the device is not present on the
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Force Multiple Coils (Function Code 15)

Query
This message forces each coil in a consecutive block of coils to a desired ON or
OFF state. Any coil that exists within the controller can be forced to either state
(ON or OFF). However, because the controller is actively scanning, unless the
coils are disabled, the controller can also alter the state of the coil. Coils are
numbered from zero (coil 00001 = zero, coil 00002 = one, and so on). The
desired status of each coil is packed in the data field, one bit for each coil (1=
ON, 0= OFF). The use of server address 0 (Broadcast Mode) will force all
attached servers to modify the desired coils.
Note: Functions 5, 6, 15, and 16 are the only messages (other than Loopback Diagnostic Test) that
will be recognized as valid for broadcast.
The following example forces 10 coils starting at address 20 (13 HEX). The two
data fields, CD =1100 and 00 = 0000 000, indicate that coils 27, 26, 23, 22, and
20 are to be forced on.
Adr
Func
Hi Add
11
0F
00
Lo
Add
13
Quantity
00
Byte
Cnt
0A
Data Coil Status Data Coil Status

20 to 27
28 to 29
02
CD
Error Check
Field
CRC
00
Response
The normal response will be an echo of the server address, function code,
starting address, and quantity of coils forced.
Adr
11
Func
0F
Hi Addr
00
Lo Addr
13
Quantity
00
Error Check Field

CRC
0A
The writing of coils via Modbus function 15 will be accomplished regardless of

whether the addressed coils are disabled or not.
Coils that are not programmed in the controller logic program are not
automatically cleared upon power up. Thus, if such a coil is set ON by function
code 15 and (even months later) an output is connected to that coil, the output
will be hot.

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Preset Multiple Registers (Function Code 16)

Query
Holding registers existing within the controller can have their contents changed
by this message (a maximum of 60 registers). However, because the controller is
actively scanning, it also can alter the content of any holding register at any time.
The values are provided in binary up to the maximum capacity of the controller
(16-bit for the 184/384 and 584); unused high order bits must be set to zero.
Note: Function codes 5, 6, 15, and 16 are the only messages that will be recognized as valid for
broadcast.
Adr
Func
11
10
Hi
Add
00
Lo Add
Quantity
87
00
02
Byte
Cnt
04
Hi
Data
00
Lo
Data
0A
Hi
Data
01
Lo Data Error Check

Field
CRC
02
Response
The normal response to a function 16 query is to echo the address, function
code, starting address and number of registers to be loaded.
Adr
11
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Func
10
Hi Addr
00
Lo Addr
87
Quantity
00
02
Error Check Field

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In This Chapter
MBS Functional Overview .............................................................. 122
MBS Configuration.......................................................................... 125
MBS Diagnostics ............................................................................ 132
MBS Reference .............................................................................. 139
This chapter contains information specific to the PLX3x-series gateway Modbus

Serial (MBS) protocol driver.

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MBS Functional Overview

The Modbus Serial protocol supports both Master and slave implementations of
the protocol. Each of the gateway serial ports is individually configurable to
communicate to separate networks.
7.1.1 Modbus Serial Specifications

Command List
Supported Modbus
Function Codes
Polling of Command
List
Status Data
Node Address
RS Interface
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Up to 100 commands per Master port, each fully configurable for

Function Code, slave address, register to/from addressing and word/bit
count.
1: Read Coil Status
6: Preset (Write) Single Holding Register
15: Force (Write) Multiple Coils
16: Preset (Write) Multiple Holding Registers
Configurable polling of command list, including continuous and on
change of data, and dynamically user or automatic enabled.
Error codes available on an individual command basis. In addition, a
slave status list is maintained per active Modbus Master port.
1 to 247 (software selectable)
RS232, RS422, and RS485

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7.1.2 Modbus Master/Slave Port Specifications

Type
General Parameters
Specifications
Internal Database
Communication parameters
Up to 4000 registers (words) available.

Port 0: Baud Rate: 110 to 115K baud possible
110 to 38.4K baud recommended for all applications.
Higher baud rates are recommended only for use
with very slow Modbus polling rates (e.g. 1command
or less per second)
Port 1, 2, 3: Baud Rate: 110 to 115K baud
Stop Bits: 1 or 2
Data Size: 5 to 8 bits
Parity: None, Even, Odd RTS Timing delays: 0 to
65535 milliseconds
RTU mode (binary) with CRC-16
ASCII mode with LRC error checking
Floating point data movement supported, including
configurable support for Enron implementation
1: Read Coil Status
6: Preset (Write) Single Register
15: Force(Write) Multiple Coils
16: Force (Write) Multiple Register
22: Mask Write Holding Register (Slave Only)
23: Read/Write Holding Registers (Slave Only)
Modbus Modes
Floating Point Data
Modbus Function Codes
Modbus Master
Command List
Status Data
Polling of command list
Up to 100 command per Master port, each fully

configurable for function, slave address, register
to/from addressing and word/bit count
Error codes available on an individual command
basis. In addition, a slave status list is maintained
per active Modbus Master port.
Configurable polling of command list, including
continuous and on change of data
Modbus Slave
Node address
Status Data

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1 to 247 (software selectable)

Error codes, counters and port status available per
configured slave port starting at memory register
4400.
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7.1.3 Gateway Internal Database

The internal gateway database is central to the functionality of the gateway. This
database is shared between all the ports on the gateway, permitting data from
devices on one communication network port to be viewed and controlled by
devices on another port or network.
Modbus Port Access to Database

The Multiple slave support in the gateway permits remote Master applications
(HMI software, Quantum processors, etc) to read from and write to the gateways
database.
When configured as a slave, the internal database of the gateway is used as the
source for read requests and the destination for write requests from remote
Masters. Access to the database is controlled by the command type received in
the incoming message from the remote Master. The following table defines the
relationship of the gateways internal database to the addresses required in the
incoming Modbus TCP/IP requests.
Database Address
0
1000
2000
3000
3999
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Modbus Address
40001 (five-digit addressing) or 400001 (six-digit addressing)
41001 or 410001
42001 or 420001
43001 or 430001
44000 or 440000

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MBS Configuration
7.2.1 MBS Port [x]
The Modbus Port [x] sections of the PCB Tree Window, where x stands for 1, 2,
3 or 4, set the Modbus Master and slave port communication parameters and
specify the protocol-specific settings.
Configuration Parameters Common to Master and Slave
Parameter
Value
Description
Enabled
YES or NO
Specifies if the port will be used. If the parameter is set to No, the
port will not be used. If the parameter is set to Yes, the port will be
used.
RS Interface
RS-232
RS-485
RS-422
MASTER
or
SLAVE
Specifies the electrical interface for the ports.
Float Flag
YES or NO
Specifies if the floating-point data access functionality is to be

implemented. If the float flag is set to YES, Modbus functions 3, 6,
and 16 will interpret floating-point values for registers as specified
by the two following parameters.
Float Start
0 to 32767
Specifies the first register of floating-point data. All requests with

register values greater than or equal to this value will be considered
floating-point data requests. This parameter is only used if the Float
Flag is enabled. For example, if a value of 7000 is entered, all
requests for registers 7000 and above will be considered as
floating-point data.
Float Offset
0 to 3998
Specifies the start register for floating-point data in the internal

database. This parameter is used only if the Float Flag is enabled.
For example, if the Float Offset value is set to 3000 and the float
start parameter is set to 7000, data requests for register 7000 will
use the internal Modbus register 3000.
Protocol
RTU or
ASCII
Various
Specifies the Modbus protocol version to be used on the port.
Parity
None
Odd
Even
Parity is a simple error checking algorithm used in serial

communication. This parameter specifies the type of parity checking
to use. All devices communicating through this port must use the
same parity setting.
Data Bits
7 or 8
Specifies the number of data bits for each word used by the
protocol. All devices communicating through this port must use the
same number of data bits.
Stop Bits
1 or 2
Stop bits signal the end of a character in the data stream. For most
applications, use one stop bit. For slower devices that require more
time to re-synchronize, use two stop bits.
All devices communicating through this port must use the same
number of stop bits.
Type
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Specifies if the port will emulate a Master or slave device.

Master - The gateway initiates Modbus commands to one or more
Modbus devices
Slave- The gateway responds to Modbus commands initiated by a
Modbus master
Specifies the baud rate to be used on the port.
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Parameter
Value
Description
RTS On
0 to 65535
Specifies the number of milliseconds to delay data transmission

after Ready To Send (RTS) is asserted.
RTS Off
0 to 65535
Specifies the number of milliseconds to delay after the last byte of

data is sent before the RTS modem signal is set low.
Use CTS
Line
YES or NO
This parameter specifies if the Clear To Send (CTS) modem control

line is to be used or not. If the parameter is set to NO, the CTS line
will not be monitored. If the parameter is set to YES, the CTS line
will be monitored and must be high before the gateway will send
data. Normally, this parameter is required when half-duplex
modems are used for communication (2-wire). This procedure is
commonly referred to as hardware handshaking.
Master Configuration Parameters

Parameter
Value
Description
Response
Timeout
0 to 65535
Specifies the command response timeout period in 1 millisecond

increments. This is the time that a port configured as a Master will
wait for a response from the addressed slave before re-transmitting
the command (Retries) or skipping to the next command in the
Command List. The value to specify depends on the communication
network used and the expected response time (plus or minus) of the
slowest device on the network.
Retry Count
0 to 10
Specifies the number of times a command will be retried if it fails.
End of
Message
Delay
0 to 65535
Specifies a time delay in milliseconds to be added to the 3.5

character time delay used by the module to recognize the end of a
message. Certain applications may require validation of Modbus
messages with more than 3.5 character time between consecutive
bytes (example: modem applications). A value of 0 will cause the
default end of message delay to be used.
Minimum
Command
Delay
0 to 32767
Specifies the number of milliseconds to wait between receiving the

end of a slave's response to the most recently transmitted command
and the issuance of the next command. This parameter can be used
to place a delay after each command to avoid sending commands
on the network faster than the slaves can be ready to receive them.
This parameter does not affect retries of a command, as retries will
be issued when a command failure is recognized.
Error Delay
Counter
0 to 60000
Specifies the number of poll attempts to be skipped before trying to

re-establish communications with a slave that has failed to respond
to a command within the time limit set by the Response Timeout
parameter. After the slave fails to respond, the master will skip
sending commands that should have been sent to the slave until the
number of skipped commands matches the value entered in this
parameter. This creates a sort of slow poll mode for slaves that are
experiencing communication problems.
Command
Control Reg
-1, 0 to 3900
This parameter allows the execution of commands in the Command

List (page 129) to be controlled by setting a value of zero (0), one
(1), two (2), or three (3) into a 100-register area of the gateway
database, beginning at the address entered in this parameter. If
commands in the list are specified with an Enable code of zero for
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all commands, no commands will be executed. If the value in the
first control register is changed to one (1), command zero will be
executed continuously. If the value is the control register for a write
command is set to two (2), the command will be enabled for
conditional writing, which will cause the command to be executed
whenever the values in the database registers associated with the
command change. Use the value of three (3) only for bit-level write
commands, FC 5 and 15. If the parameter is set to three (3), the
command will be executed only if the internal bit data associated
with the command changes. It will also clear the bit or bits in the
internal database after the write command is built.
To use this feature, configure the commands as disabled (enable
code = 0).
This Command Control feature can be disabled by setting this
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Slave Configuration Parameters

Parameter
Value
Description
Minimum
Response
Delay
0 to 65535
Specifies the number of milliseconds to wait before responding to a

command received on the port from a remote Master. This delay is
sometimes required to accommodate slower Master devices.
Internal
Slave ID
0 to 247
Defines the virtual Modbus slave address for the port. Any
commands received on the slave port, addressed to the node
address entered here, will be processed by the gateway. Each slave
device on the network must be assigned a unique address.
Bit Input
Offset
0 to 3998
Specifies the internal database address to use as the zero address

or starting point for binary Input Status data. Input Status data is
read-only data, requested by Modbus Function Code 2 commands
(Read Input Status). For example, if this parameter is set to 150 and
a Function Code 2 command is received requesting Input Status
address 0 (virtual Modbus Address 10001 or 100001), the data
returned in the response will be the bit value at register 150, bit 0 in
the gateway's database.
Word Input
Offset
0 to 3998

or starting point for Input Register (16-bit integer) data. Input
Register data is read-only data, requested by Modbus Function
Code 4 commands (Read Input Registers). For example, if this
parameter is set to 500 and a Function Code 4 command is
received requesting Input Register address 0 (virtual Modbus
address 30001 or 300001), the data returned in the response will be
the value at register 500 in the gateway's database.
Output
Offset
0 to 3998

or starting point for binary output Coil data. Coil data is read by
Modbus Function Code 1 commands (Read Coils) and written by
Function Codes 5 (Force Single Coil) or Function Code 15 (Force
Multiple Coils). For example, if this parameter is set to 50 and a
Function Code 1 command is received requesting Coil address 0
(virtual Modbus Coil address 00001 or 000001), the data returned in
the response will be the value at register 50, bit 0 in the gateway's
database.
Holding
Register
Offset
0 to 3998

or starting point for Holding Register (16-bit integer) data. Holding
Register data is read by Modbus Function Code 3 commands (Read
Holding Registers) and written by Function Code 6 (Preset Single
Register) or Function Code 16 (Preset Multiple Registers).
For example, if this parameter is set to 1000 and a Function Code 3
command is received requesting Holding Register address 0 (virtual
Modbus address 40001 or 400001), the data returned in the
response will be the value at register 1000 in the gateway's
database.
End of
Message
Delay
0 to 65535
Specifies a time delay in milliseconds to be added to the 3.5

character time delay used by the module to recognize the end of a
message. Certain applications may require validation of Modbus
messages with more than 3.5 character time between consecutive
bytes (example: modem applications). A value of 0 will cause the
default end of message delay to be used.
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7.2.2 MBS Port [x] Commands

The Modbus Port[x] Commands (where x can be 1, 2, 3 or 4) sections of the PCB
tree Window are used to define a Master serial port Command List. This list
holds the parameters needed to poll slave devices attached to a Master port.
Parameter
Value
Description
Enable
Disabled
Continuous
Event
Command
Conditional

conditions.
Disabled (0) - the command is disabled and will not be executed in
the normal polling sequence. However, the command can still be
activated using Command Control.
Continuous (1) - the command will be executed upon each scan of
the Command List if the Poll Interval is set to zero (0). If the Poll
Interval is set to a non-zero value, the command will be executed
when the interval timer for that command expires.
Event Command (2) - the command will execute only if the internal
data associated with the command changes. This parameter is valid
only for write commands (FC 5, 6, 15, and 16).
Conditional (3) - the command will execute only if the internal bit
data associated with the command changes. It will also clear the bit
or bits in the internal database after the write command is built. This
parameter is valid only for bit-level write commands (FC 5 and 15).
Internal
Address
0 to 3999
(for registerlevel
addressing)
or
0 to 63999
(for bit-level
addressing)
Specifies the database address in the gateway's internal database

to use as the destination for data brought in by a read command, or
as the source for data to be sent out by a write command. The
database address is interpreted as a bit address or a 16-bit register
(word) address, depending on the Modbus Function Code used in
the command.
For Modbus functions 1, 2, 5, and 15, this parameter is interpreted
as a bit-level address.
For Modbus functions 3, 4, 6, and 16, this parameter is interpreted
as a register-level address.
Poll Interval
0 to 65535
Specifies the minimum interval between executions of continuous

commands. The value is in seconds. Therefore, if a value of 10 is
entered, the command will execute no more frequently than once
every 10 seconds.
Reg Count
1 to 125 (for
registers)
or
1 to 800 (for
coils)
Specifies the number of 16-bit registers or binary bits to be

transferred by the command.
Modbus functions 5 and 6 ignore this field as they apply only to a
single data point.
For Modbus functions 1, 2, and 15, this parameter sets the number
of bits (inputs or coils) to be transferred by the command.
For Modbus functions 3, 4, and 16, this parameter sets the number
of registers to be transferred by the command.
Swap Code
No Change
Word Swap
Word and
Byte Swap
Byte Swap
Specifies if and how the order of bytes in data received or sent is to

be rearranged. This option exists to allow for the fact that different
manufacturers store and transmit multi-byte data in different
combinations. This parameter is helpful when dealing with floatingpoint or other multi-byte values, as there is no one standard method
of storing these data types. The parameter can be set to rearrange
the byte order of data received or sent into an order more useful or
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Value
Description
1234)
Word and Byte Swap (2) - The words are swapped, then the bytes
in each word are swapped (1234=4321)
Byte Swap (3) - The bytes in each word are swapped (1234=2143)
Therefore, data swapping using these Swap Codes should be done
only when using an even number of words, such as when 32-bit
integer or floating-point data is involved.
Node
Address
1 to 255 (0
is a
broadcast)
Specifies the node address of the Modbus slave device. Values of 1

to 255 are permitted.
Note: Most Modbus devices only accept addresses in the range of
1 to 247, so check with the slave device manufacturer to see if a
particular slave can use addresses 248 to 255.
If the value is set to zero, the command will be a broadcast
message on the network. The Modbus protocol permits broadcast
commands for write operations. Do not use node address 0 for read
operations.
Modbus
Function
1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 15, or 16
Specifies the Modbus Function Code to be executed by the

command. These function codes are defined in the Modbus
protocol. (More information on the protocol is available from
www.modbus.org.) The following function codes are supported by
the gateway.
1 - Read Coil Status
2 - Read Input Status
3 - Read Holding Registers
4 - Read Input Registers
5 - Force (Write) Single Coil
6 - Preset (Write) Single Register
15 - Force Multiple Coils
16 - Preset Multiple Registers
MB Address
in Device
Varies
Specifies the starting Modbus register or bit address in the server to

be used by the command. Refer to the documentation of each
Modbus server device for the register and bit address assignments
valid for that device.
The Modbus Function Code determines whether the address will be
a register-level or bit-level OFFSET address into a given data type
range. The offset will be the target data address in the server minus
the base address for that data type. Base addresses for the different
data types are:
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00001 or 000001 (0x0001) for bit-level Coil data (Function

10001 or 100001 (1x0001) for bit-level Input Status data

(Function Code 2)
30001 or 300001 (3x0001) for Input Register data (Function

Code 4)
40001 or 400001 (4x0001) for Holding Register data (Function

Address calculation examples:

o For bit-level Coil commands (FC 1, 5, or 15) to read or
write a Coil 0X address 00001, specify a value of 0 (00001
- 00001 = 0).

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o
o
For Coil address 00115, specify 114

(00115 - 00001 = 114)
For register read or write commands (FC 3, 6, or 16) 4X range,

for 40001, specify a value of 0
o (40001 - 40001 = 0).
For 01101, 11101, 31101 or 41101, specify a value of 1100.

o (01101 - 00001 = 1100)
o (11101 -10001 = 1100)
o (31101 - 30001 = 1100)
o (41101 - 40001 = 1100)
Note: If the documentation for a particular Modbus server device
lists data addresses in hexadecimal (base16) notation, you will need
to convert the hexadecimal value to a decimal value to enter in this
parameter. In such cases, it is not usually necessary to subtract 1
from the converted decimal number, as this addressing scheme
typically uses the exact offset address expressed as a hexadecimal
number.

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The best way to troubleshoot the MBS driver is to use ProSoft Configuration
7.3.2 MBS Status Data in Upper Memory

Each Modbus port has an associated status data area located in the gateways
General Modbus Error and Status Data
The following table lists the starting addresses in upper memory where general
error and status data for each Modbus Master or slave port can be found.
Modbus Port
1
2*
3*
4*
Starting Address
4400
4800
5200
5600
*Status data for Ports 2 through 4 is only present in 4-port MBS gateways.
Note: None of the addresses are available in the Modbus address range. In order for them to be
accessed via a Modbus request, they must be moved into the 0 to 3999 address range. See Using
The status data area is initialized with zeros whenever the gateway is restarted.
This occurs during a cold-start (power-on), reset (reset push-button pressed) or a
warm-boot operation (commanded from a debug screen or after downloading a
new configuration).
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Port 1 General Modbus Error and Status Layout

The addresses listed are for Port 1only; but the format is the same for each port.
The start address for each port is given in the previous section.
Example Internal
Database Address
4400
4401
4402
4403
4404
4405
4406
4407
4408
4409
Offset
Description
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Number of Requests
Number of Responses
Configuration Error Code
Current Error/Index
Last Error/Index
Slave Port: General Port STATE and COMM STATE Status

Note: There are two additional port status parameters that are not available from the General
Modbus Error and Status Data area. The status values, Port STATE and Port COMM STATE
(circled in red), can be found only in the PCB diagnostic menus under Comm Status for a port as
shown in the following graphic.

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These status values are state registers. They are used as scratchpad areas by
the operating firmware to keep track of the current logical state of activities on a
slave port. These state registers are constantly changing as the gateway
progresses through the various stages needed to process communication on the
serial ports. This processing happens faster than can be followed, unless a port
error causes the value to remain constant for some noticeable length of time.
The diagnostic screen displays are 'snapshot' type screens; that is, they display
the current value at the time they are called but do not continue to automatically
update the data displayed. They are not live-data screens. Therefore, to see a
change in STATE or COMM STATE, you must repeatedly call the screen by
pressing the appropriate menu key to have the screen refreshed. Depending on
the refresh timing you may or may not see a change in the displayed values
every time you call for an update.
The STATE register may display any of the following values.
STATE Value
-2
-1
0
1
2
7
2000
Description
Preparing port, Flushing all buffers, Scan for RTS-Off, or Waiting for port
enable signal
Waiting for receipt of data
Undefined state
Receiving a message from the Master
Building a slave response message
Modbus master is fetching next command
Sending slave response to the Master
The COMM STATE register may display any of the following values.
COMM STATE
Value
Description
0
1
Port not sending data (Wait for send)

Setting up minimum Response Delay Timer
Waiting for Minimum Response Delay to timeout
Turning on RTS line and starting RTS-On Delay Timer
Waiting for RTS-On Delay timer to timeout
Sending data
Waiting for all data to be sent and starting RTS-Off Delay Timer
Waiting for RTS-Off Delay timeout and then turning OFF RTS line after timeout
101
2
3
4
5
6
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Master Port: Command List Errors

The individual command errors for each Master port are returned to the address
locations specified in the following table. Each port can have up to 100
commands configured. Each configured command will use one word of these
data areas to store a value representing the execution status from the most
recent command execution attempt.
Address Range
4410 to 4509
4810 to 4909
5210 to 5309
5610 to 5709
Modbus Port
1
2*
3*
4*
*Status data for Ports 2 through 4 is only present in 4-port MBS gateways
Port 1 Command Error List Layout

The first word in the specified register location contains the status/error code for
the first command in the port's Command List. Successive words in the
Command Error List are associated with corresponding commands in the list.
The addresses listed are for Port 1 only; but the format is the same for each port.
Internal Database
Address (Example)
4410
4411
4412
4413
4414
...
...
...
4507
4508
4509
Offset
Description
0
1
2
3
4
...
...
...
97
98
99

...
...
...
Note that the values in the Command Error List tables are initialized to zero (0) at
power-up, cold boot, and warm boot. If a command executes successfully, the
value in the associated register will remain at zero (0), indicating no command
error was detected. Any non-zero value in this table indicates the corresponding
command experienced an error.
The data in this table is dynamic. It is updated each time a command is
executed. Therefore, if the command fails once and succeeds on the next
attempt, the Error Code from the previously failed attempt will be replace with
zero and be lost. Error Codes are not archived in the gateway's database. To see
if the port has experienced an error since the most recent restart and what the
most recently occurring error was, if any, you can check the Last Error/Index.
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Master Port: Modbus Slave List Status

Slave List Status values for each Master port are returned to the address
locations specified in the following table.
Address Range
Modbus Port
1
2*
3*
4*
4510 to 4764
4910 to 5164
5310 to 5564
5710 to 5964
*Status data for Ports 2 through 4 is only present in 4-port MBS gateways.
Port 1 Slave List Status Layout

The addresses listed are for Port 1 only; but the format is the same for each port.
Internal
Database
Address
(Example)
4510
4511
4512
4513
4514
Offset
Description
0
1
2
3
4
.
Slave #1 Status
Slave #2 Status
Slave #3 Status
Slave #4 Status
Slave #5 Status
.
The slave status list contains the current poll status of each slave device on a
Master port. Slaves attached to a Master port can have one of three states.
0
1
2
The slave has not defined in the command list for the Master port and will not be polled
from the Command List.
The slave is configured to be polled by the Master port and the most recent
communication attempt was successful.
The Master port has failed to communicate with the slave device. Communication with
the slave is suspended for a user defined period based on the scanning of the
command list.
Slaves are defined to the system when the gateway loads the Master Command
List during start-up and initialization. Each slave defined will be set to a state
value of 1 in this initial step. If the Master port fails to communicate with a slave
device (timeout expired on a command, retries failed), the Master will set the
state of the slave to a value of 2 in this status table. This suspends
communication with the slave device for a user-specified Error Delay Count.
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When the Master first suspends polling of a particular slave, it creates an Error
Delay Counter for this slave address and set the value in that counter equal to
the Error Delay Counter parameter in the configuration file. Then, each time a
command in the list is scanned that has the address of a suspended slave, the
delay counter value for that slave will be decremented. When the value reaches
zero, the slave state will be set to 1. This will re-enable polling of the slave.
The first word in the defined register locations contains the status code for slave
node address 1. Each successive word in the list is associated with the next
node in sequence, up to slave node address 255.
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7.3.3 Error/Status Codes

These are error codes that are part of the Modbus protocol or are extended
codes unique to this gateway.
Modbus Error Codes
These error codes are generated or returned on both the Master and slave ports.
These codes are the standard Modbus errors (page 147).
Code
1
2
3
4
5
6
Description
Illegal Function
Illegal Data Value
Failure in Associated Device
Acknowledge
Busy, Rejected Message
Module Communication Error Codes

These gateway-specific error codes are also returned from the command polling
process and stored in the Command Error List memory area.
Code
-1
-2
-11
253
254
255
Description
CTS modem control line not set before transmit
Timeout waiting for response after request
Incorrect slave address in response
Incorrect function code in response
Invalid CRC/LRC value in response
Command List Error Codes

These command-specific error codes are detected during initial command list
loading at gateway power-up or reset and are stored in the Command Error List
memory region.
Code
-41
-42
-43
-44
-45
-46
-47
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Description
Invalid enable code
Invalid node address (<0 or > 255)
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7.4.1 Modbus Protocol Specification
Read Coil Status (Function Code 01)
Query
This function allows the user to obtain the ON/OFF status of logic coils used to
control discrete outputs from the addressed server only. Broadcast mode is not
supported with this function code. In addition to the server address and function
fields, the message requires that the information field contain the initial coil
address to be read (Starting Address) and the number of locations that will be
interrogated to obtain status data.
The addressing allows up to 2000 coils to be obtained at each request; however,
the specific server device may have restrictions that lower the maximum quantity.
The coils are numbered from zero; (coil number 1 = zero, coil number 2 = one,
coil number 3 = two, and so on).
The following table is a sample read output status request to read coils 0020 to
0056 from server device number 11.
Adr
11
Func
01
Data Start Pt Hi
00
Data Start Pt Lo
13
Data # Of Pts Ho Data # Of Pts Lo

00
25
Error Check Field

CRC
Response
An example response to Read Coil Status is as shown in Figure C2. The data is
packed one bit for each coil. The response includes the server address, function
code, quantity of data characters, the data characters, and error checking. Data
will be packed with one bit for each coil (1 = ON, 0 = OFF). The low order bit of
the first character contains the addressed coil, and the remainder follows. For coil
quantities that are not even multiples of eight, the last characters will be filled in
with zeros at high order end. The quantity of data characters is always specified
as quantity of RTU characters, that is, the number is the same whether RTU or
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data will reflect coil status at the end of the scan. Some servers will limit the
quantity of coils provided each scan; thus, for large coil quantities, multiple PC
transactions must be made using coil status from sequential scans.
Adr Func
11
01
Byte
Count
05
Data Coil
Status 20 to
27
CD
Data Coil
Status 28 to
35
6B
Data Coil
Status 36 to
43
B2
Data Coil
Status 44 to
51
OE
Data Coil
Status 52 to
56
1B
Error
Check
Field
CRC
The status of coils 20 to 27 is shown as CD (HEX) = 1100 1101 (Binary).

Reading left to right, this shows that coils 27, 26, 23, 22, and 20 are all on. The
other coil data bytes are decoded similarly. Due to the quantity of coil statuses
requested, the last data field, which is shown 1B (HEX) = 0001 1011 (Binary),
contains the status of only 5 coils (52 to 56) instead of 8 coils. The 3 left most bits
are provided as zeros to fill the 8-bit format.
Read Input Status (Function Code 02)

Query
This function allows the user to obtain the ON/OFF status of discrete inputs in the
addressed server PC Broadcast mode is not supported with this function code. In
addition to the server address and function fields, the message requires that the
information field contain the initial input address to be read (Starting Address)
and the number of locations that will be interrogated to obtain status data.
The addressing allows up to 2000 inputs to be obtained at each request;
however, the specific server device may have restrictions that lower the
maximum quantity. The inputs are numbered form zero; (input 10001 = zero,
input 10002 = one, input 10003 = two, and so on, for a 584).
The following table is a sample read input status request to read inputs 10197 to
10218 from server number 11.
Adr
11
Func
02
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Data Start Pt Hi
00
Data Start Pt Lo
C4
Data #of Pts Hi

00
Data #of Pts Lo

16
Error Check Field

CRC

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Response
An example response to Read Input Status is as shown in Figure C4. The data is
packed one bit for each input. The response includes the server address,
function code, quantity of data characters, the data characters, and error
checking. Data will be packed with one bit for each input (1=ON, 0=OFF). The
lower order bit of the first character contains the addressed input, and the
remainder follows. For input quantities that are not even multiples of eight, the
last characters will be filled in with zeros at high order end. The quantity of data
characters is always specified as a quantity of RTU characters, that is, the
number is the same whether RTU or ASCII is used.
data will reflect input status at the end of the scan. Some servers will limit the
quantity of inputs provided each scan; thus, for large coil quantities, multiple PC
transactions must be made using coil status for sequential scans.
Adr
Func
11
02
Byte
Count
03
Data Discrete Input

10197 to 10204
AC
Data Discrete Input

10205 to 10212
DB
Data Discrete Input

10213 to 10218
35
Error Check Field

CRC
The status of inputs 10197 to 10204 is shown as AC (HEX) = 10101 1100

(binary). Reading left to right, this show that inputs 10204, 10202, and 10199 are
all on. The other input data bytes are decoded similar.
Due to the quantity of input statuses requested, the last data field which is shown
as 35 HEX = 0011 0101 (binary) contains the status of only 6 inputs (10213 to
102180) instead of 8 inputs. The two left-most bits are provided as zeros to fill
the 8-bit format.
Read Holding Registers (Function Code 03)

Query
Read Holding Registers (03) allows the user to obtain the binary contents of
holding registers 4xxxx in the addressed server. The registers can store the
numerical values of associated timers and counters which can be driven to
external devices. The addressing allows up to 125 registers to be obtained at
each request; however, the specific server device may have restrictions that
lower this maximum quantity. The registers are numbered form zero (40001 =
zero, 40002 = one, and so on). The broadcast mode is not allowed.
The example below reads registers 40108 through 40110 from server 584
number 11.
Adr Func
11 03
Data Start Reg Hi

00

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6B

00
03
Error Check Field

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Response
The addressed server responds with its address and the function code, followed
(DATA) are two bytes each, with the binary content right justified within each pair
of characters. The first byte includes the high order bits and the second, the low
order bits.
Because the server interface device is normally serviced at the end of the
controller's scan, the data will reflect the register content at the end of the scan.
Some servers will limit the quantity of register content provided each scan; thus
for large register quantities, multiple transmissions will be made using register
content from sequential scans.
In the example below, the registers 40108 to 40110 have the decimal contents
555, 0, and 100 respectively.
Adr
11
Func
03
ByteCnt
06
Hi Data
02
Lo Data
2B
Hi Data
00
Lo Data
00
Hi Data
00
Lo Data
64
Error Check Field

CRC
Read Input Registers (Function Code 04)

Query
Function code 04 obtains the contents of the controller's input registers at
addresses 3xxxx. These locations receive their values from devices connected to
the I/O structure and can only be referenced, not altered from within the
controller, The addressing allows up to 125 registers to be obtained at each
request; however, the specific server device may have restrictions that lower this
maximum quantity. The registers are numbered for zero (30001 = zero, 30002 =
one, and so on). Broadcast mode is not allowed.
The example below requests the contents of register 3009 in server number 11.
Adr Func Data Start Reg Hi Data Start Reg Lo
00
08
11 04
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Data #of Regs Hi

00
Data #of Regs Lo

01
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Response
The addressed server responds with its address and the function code followed
(DATA) are 2 bytes each, with the binary content right justified within each pair of
characters. The first byte includes the high order bits and the second, the low
order bits.
Because the server interface is normally serviced at the end of the controller's
scan, the data will reflect the register content at the end of the scan. Each PC will
limit the quantity of register contents provided each scan; thus for large register
quantities, multiple PC scans will be required, and the data provided will be form
sequential scans.
In the example below the register 3009 contains the decimal value 0.
Adr
11
Func
04
Byte Count
02
Data Input Reg Hi

00
Data Input Reg Lo

00
Error Check Field

E9
Force Single Coil (Function Code 05)

Query
This message forces a single coil either ON or OFF. Any coil that exists within
the controller can be forced to either state (ON or OFF). However, because the
controller is actively scanning, unless the coil is disabled, the controller can also
alter the state of the coil. Coils are numbered from zero (coil 0001 = zero, coil
0002 = one, and so on). The data value 65,280 (FF00 HEX) will set the coil ON
and the value zero will turn it OFF; all other values are illegal and will not affect
that coil.
The use of server address 00 (Broadcast Mode) will force all attached servers to
modify the desired coil.
Note: Functions 5, 6, 15, and 16 are the only messages that will be recognized as valid for
broadcast.
The example below is a request to server number 11 to turn ON coil 0173.

Adr
11
Func
05
Data Coil # Hi
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AC
Data On/off Ind

FF
Data
00
Error Check Field

CRC
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Response
The normal response to the Command Request is to re-transmit the message as
received after the coil state has been altered.
Adr
11
Func
05
Data Coil # Hi
00
Data Coil # Lo
AC
Data On/ Off

FF
Data
00
Error Check Field

CRC
The forcing of a coil via MODBUS function 5 will be accomplished regardless of

whether the addressed coil is disabled or not (In ProSoft products, the coil is only
affected if the necessary ladder logic is implemented).
Note: The Modbus protocol does not include standard functions for testing or changing the
DISABLE state of discrete inputs or outputs. Where applicable, this may be accomplished via
device specific Program commands (In ProSoft products, this is only accomplished through ladder
logic programming).
Coils that are reprogrammed in the controller logic program are not automatically
cleared upon power up. Thus, if such a coil is set ON by function Code 5 and
(even months later), an output is connected to that coil, the output will be "hot".
Preset Single Register (Function Code 06)
Query
Function (06) allows the user to modify the contents of a holding register. Any
holding register that exists within the controller can have its contents changed by
this message. However, because the controller is actively scanning, it also can
alter the content of any holding register at any time. The values are provided in
binary up to the maximum capacity of the controller unused high order bits must
be set to zero. When used with server address zero (Broadcast mode) all server
controllers will load the specified register with the contents specified.
Note Functions 5, 6, 15, and 16 are the only messages that will be recognized as valid for
broadcast.
Adr
Func
11
06
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Hi
00
Data Start Reg

Lo
01
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03

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Response
The response to a preset single register request is to re-transmit the query
message after the register has been altered.
Adr
11
Func
06
Data Reg Hi
00
Data Reg Lo
01
Data Input Reg Hi

00
Data Input Reg Lo

03
Error Check Field

CRC
Diagnostics (Function Code 08)

MODBUS function code 08 provides a series of tests for checking the
communication system between a Client device and a server, or for checking
various internal error conditions within a server.
The function uses a two-byte sub-function code field in the query to define the
type of test to be performed. The server echoes both the function code and subfunction code in a normal response. Some of the diagnostics cause data to be
returned from the remote device in the data field of a normal response.
In general, issuing a diagnostic function to a remote device does not affect the
running of the user program in the remote device. Device memory bit and
register data addresses are not accessed by the diagnostics. However, certain
functions can optionally reset error counters in some remote devices.
A server device can, however, be forced into 'Listen Only Mode' in which it will
monitor the messages on the communications system but not respond to them.
This can affect the outcome of your application program if it depends upon any
further exchange of data with the remote device. Generally, the mode is forced to
remove a malfunctioning remote device from the communications system.
Sub-function Codes Supported
Only Sub-function 00 is supported by the gateway.
00 Return Query Data
The data passed in the request data field is to be returned (looped back) in the
response. The entire response message should be identical to the request.
Sub-function
00 00

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Any
Data Field (Response)

Echo Request Data
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Example and State Diagram

Here is an example of a request to remote device to Return Query Data. This
uses a sub-function code of zero (00 00 hex in the two-byte field). The data to be
returned is sent in the two-byte data field (A5 37 hex).
Response
Request
Field Name
Function
Sub-function Hi
Sub-function Lo
Data Hi
Data Lo
(Hex)
08
00
00
A5
37
Field Name
Function
Sub-function Hi
Sub-function Lo
Data Hi
Data Lo
(Hex)
08
00
00
A5
27
The data fields in responses to other kinds of queries could contain error counts
or other data requested by the sub-function code.
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Modbus Exception Responses

When a Modbus Master sends a request to a server device, it expects a normal
response. One of four possible events can occur from the Master's query:
If the server device receives the request without a communication error,
and can handle the query normally, it returns a normal response.
If the server does not receive the request due to a communication error,
no response is returned. The Master program will eventually process a
timeout condition for the request.
If the server receives the request, but detects a communication error
(parity, LRC, CRC, etc...), no response is returned. The Master program
will eventually process a timeout condition for the request.
If the server receives the request without a communication error, but
cannot handle it (for example, if the request is to read a non-existent
output or register), the server will return an exception response informing
the Master of the nature of the error.
The exception response message has two fields that differentiate it from a
normal response:
Function Code Field: In a normal response, the server echoes the function
code of the original request in the function code field of the response. All function
codes have a most-significant bit (MSB) of 0 (their values are all below 80
hexadecimal). In an exception response, the server sets the MSB of the function
code to 1. This makes the function code value in an exception response exactly
80 hexadecimal higher than the value would be for a normal response.
With the function code's MSB set, the Master's application program can
recognize the exception response and can examine the data field for the
exception code.
Data Field: In a normal response, the server may return data or statistics in the
data field (any information that was requested in the request). In an exception
response, the server returns an exception code in the data field. This defines the
server condition that caused the exception.
The following table shows an example of a Master request and server exception
response.
Request
Field Name
Function
Starting Address Hi
Starting Address Lo
Quantity of Outputs Hi
Quantity of Outputs Lo
(Hex)
01
04
A1
00
01
Response
Field Name
Function
Exception Code
(Hex)
81
02
In this example, the Master addresses a request to server device. The function
code (01) is for a Read Output Status operation. It requests the status of the
output at address 1245 (04A1 hex). Note that only that one output is to be read,
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If the output address does not exist in the server device, the server will return the
exception response with the exception code shown (02). This specifies an illegal
data address for the server.
Modbus Exception Codes
Code
01
02
03
04
05
06
08
0a
0b
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Name
Illegal Function
Meaning
The function code received in the query is not an allowable
action for the server. This may be because the function
code is only applicable to newer devices, and was not
implemented in the unit selected. It could also indicate that
the server is in the wrong state to process a request of this
type, for example because it is unconfigured and is being
asked to return register values.
The data address received in the query is not an allowable
address for the server. More specifically, the combination
of reference number and transfer length is invalid. For a
controller with 100 registers, a request with offset 96 and
length 4 would succeed; a request with offset 96 and length
5 will generate exception 02.
Illegal Data Value
A value contained in the query data field is not an allowable
value for server. This indicates a fault in the structure of the
remainder of a complex request, such as that the implied
length is incorrect. It specifically does not mean that a data
item submitted for storage in a register has a value outside
the expectation of the application program, because the
Modbus protocol is unaware of the significance of any
particular value of any particular register.
Slave Device Failure
An unrecoverable error occurred while the server was
attempting to perform the requested action.
Acknowledge
commands. The server has accepted the request and is
processing it, but a long duration of time will be required to
do so. This response is returned to prevent a timeout error
from occurring in the Master. The Master can next issue a
poll program complete message to determine if processing
is completed.
Slave Device Busy
commands. The server is engaged in processing a longduration program command. The Master should retransmit
the message later when the server is free.
Memory Parity Error
Specialized use in conjunction with function codes 20 and
21 and reference type 6, to indicate that the extended file
area failed to pass a consistency check. The server
attempted to read record file, but detected a parity error in
the memory. The Master can retry the request, but service
may be required on the server device.
Gateway Path Unavailable Specialized use in conjunction with gateways, indicates
that the gateway was unable to allocate an internal
communication path from the input port to the output port
for processing the request. Usually means that the gateway
is misconfigured or overloaded.
Gateway Target Device
Specialized use in conjunction with gateways, indicates
Failed To Respond
that no response was obtained from the target device.
Usually means that the device is not present on the
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Force Multiple Coils (Function Code 15)

Query
This message forces each coil in a consecutive block of coils to a desired ON or
OFF state. Any coil that exists within the controller can be forced to either state
(ON or OFF). However, because the controller is actively scanning, unless the
coils are disabled, the controller can also alter the state of the coil. Coils are
numbered from zero (coil 00001 = zero, coil 00002 = one, and so on). The
desired status of each coil is packed in the data field, one bit for each coil (1=
ON, 0= OFF). The use of server address 0 (Broadcast Mode) will force all
attached servers to modify the desired coils.
Note: Functions 5, 6, 15, and 16 are the only messages (other than Loopback Diagnostic Test) that
will be recognized as valid for broadcast.
The following example forces 10 coils starting at address 20 (13 HEX). The two
data fields, CD =1100 and 00 = 0000 000, indicate that coils 27, 26, 23, 22, and
20 are to be forced on.
Adr
Func
Hi Add
11
0F
00
Lo
Add
13
Quantity
00
Byte
Cnt
0A
Data Coil Status Data Coil Status

20 to 27
28 to 29
02
CD
Error Check
Field
CRC
00
Response
The normal response will be an echo of the server address, function code,
starting address, and quantity of coils forced.
Adr
11
Func
0F
Hi Addr
00
Lo Addr
13
Quantity
00
Error Check Field

CRC
0A
The writing of coils via Modbus function 15 will be accomplished regardless of

whether the addressed coils are disabled or not.
Coils that are not programmed in the controller logic program are not
automatically cleared upon power up. Thus, if such a coil is set ON by function
code 15 and (even months later) an output is connected to that coil, the output
will be hot.

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Preset Multiple Registers (Function Code 16)

Query
Holding registers existing within the controller can have their contents changed
by this message (a maximum of 125 registers). However, because the controller
is actively scanning, it also can alter the content of any holding register at any
time. The values are provided in binary up to the maximum capacity of the
controller (16-bit for the 184/384 and 584); unused high order bits must be set to
zero.
Note: Function codes 5, 6, 15, and 16 are the only messages that will be recognized as valid for
broadcast.
Adr
Func
11
10
Hi
Add
00
Lo Add
Quantity
87
00
02
Byte
Cnt
04
Hi
Data
00
Lo
Data
0A
Hi
Data
01
Lo Data Error Check

Field
CRC
02
Response
The normal response to a function 16 query is to echo the address, function
code, starting address and number of registers to be loaded.
Adr
11
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Func
10
Hi Addr
00
Lo Addr
87
Quantity
00
02
Error Check Field

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In This Chapter
ASCII Functional Overview ............................................................. 152
ASCII Configuration ........................................................................ 161
ASCII Diagnostics ........................................................................... 163
This chapter contains information specific to the PLX3x-series gateway ASCII

protocol driver.

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8.1
PLX3x Series
ASCII Functional Overview

The ASCII protocol permits the PLX3x Gateway to interface any ASCII device to
the many protocols and networks available. ASCII devices include barcode
scanners, weigh scales, many field instruments, printers, and terminals. The
protocol supports one to four serial communication ports that provide
accessibility from one to four independent serial networks.
8.1.1 General Specifications

Ports: One to four serial communication ports to receive and/or transmit
data
Receive buffer size: 255 bytes
Receive termination: Stream mode, termination character(s), message
timeout, inter-character delay, or packet size length
Receive database location: -1 = disable receiver, 0 to 3896
Transmit buffer size: 255 bytes
Transmit characters with pacing: 0 to 65535 millisecond delay between
each transmitted character
Transmit database location: -1 = disable transmitter, 0 to 3896
Communication Configuration
o Baud Rate: 110 to 115,200
o Parity: None, Odd, Even
o Data Bits: 5 to 8
o Stop Bits: 1 or 2
o RTS On and Off Timing: 0 to 65535 milliseconds
o Minimum Response Delay: 0 to 65535 milliseconds
o Hardware or Software Handshaking: RTS/CTS, DTR/DSR, or
XON/XOFF
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8.1.2 Data Flow

The following illustration shows receive and transmit data flow of the ASCII
protocol.
Data received from the ASCII device is accepted by the receive driver and placed
in the receive database location configured by the user. The receive driver waits
until the user-configured termination condition is recognized while receiving the
data before placing the new data into the database.
For example, if the carriage-return character (ASCII 13) is used as the
termination condition for a received message, this signals the end of the
message. When the receive driver observes this character in the input stream, it
takes all received characters and places them in the internal database.
In both receive and transmit operations, a signal is required to determine when
new data is received or must be transmitted. The first word in the two data area
is used for this purpose. There is new data available when the first word
changes.
Example:
The sequence number in the receive data block has a value of 0 as set when the
gateway initializes. The ASCII device sends a new data packet and the
termination condition is present. The receive driver copies the data into the
internal data area, sets the message length in the data area, and finally, sets the
new sequence number. Receive and transmit data block structure is discussed in
the following topics.

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Receive Data
Data received by the receive driver is placed in the gateways internal database
in a fixed format at the location selected by the user. The receiver driver is
disabled if the database start location is set to a value of -1. The following table
shows the structure of the received data.
Word Offset
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 to 136
Description
Receive sequence number. This register is incremented by the gateways Receive
Driver for each new packet received.
Number of characters transmitted (0 to 255) from last transmit request
Number of characters (0 to 256) in receive block (9 to 136)
Receive State
-1 = Listening for data
1 = Receiving port data
Total receive character count
Total receive message count
Transmit State
0 = Waiting for data to send
1 = RTS on
2 = RTS timeout
3 = Sending data
4 = Waiting for RTS off
5 = RTS turned off
30 = Intercharacter delay
100 = Message delay before transmit
101 = Message delay before transmit
Total transmit character count
Configuration error word
Received data on port
An incremented received sequence number in Word 0 signals that new data is

available in Words 1, 2, and 9 through 136. (Words 3 through 8 are updated
continuously by the gateway, whether or not the port is receiving messages.)
If the gateway is configured to swap the data bytes received, the receive driver
will swap the bytes in each word received before placing the data into the data
block. Because the data received may contain an odd number of bytes, the
length of the message received will be incremented by 1 when an odd number of
bytes are received and the swap option is utilized. This is to avoid losing the last
byte of data in the message.
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Transmit Data
Data to transmit by the transmit driver is placed in the gateways internal
database in a fixed format at the location selected by the user. The transmit
driver is disabled if the database start location is set to a value of -1. The
following table shows the structure of transmit data.
Word Offset
0
1
2
3
4 to 131
Description
Transmit sequence number. This number is incremented by the users application
for each new packet to transmit.
Number of characters received (0 to 256) from last receive request
Inter-character delay for this message (milliseconds between characters)
Number of characters to transmit on port (0 to 255)
Data to transmit on port
The first word of the data block is used to signal when new transmit data is
available. Word 1 of the block may optionally contain the number of characters
processed in the last receive message. Word 2 of the message is used to pace
the characters during the transmission process. This may be required when
interfacing with slow ASCII devices (that is, modems in command mode).
If the word is set to a value other than zero, a time delay corresponding to the
number of milliseconds entered will be placed between each character
transmitted. If the word is set to zero, the whole data packet will be transmitted
as fast as the transmit driver can function. Word 3 of the data block contains the
number of bytes present in the transmit data area to send out the ASCII serial
communication port. Words 4 to 131 contain the actual data to transmit. If the
swap option is utilized, the transmit driver will swap each byte in the words
received before transmitting them.
Note: If an odd number of bytes are sent by the end device when the swap option is used, then the
last byte of the message may be lost.

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8.1.3 Modes of Operation

The gateway can operate in several different modes with each port acting
independently. The configuration of each ports driver determines its mode. The
following topics describe these modes and describe the flow of data between the
pieces of hardware (ASCII device and PLX3x Gateway). These topics describe
the three possible types of communication devices that can be attached to
application ports: receive-only, transmit-only, and transmit-receive mode.
Receive-Only Mode
A port on the gateway configured to function in receive-only mode is set up to
only receive data from some sort of ASCII device. In this mode, the PLX3x
gateway will never transmit data back to the ASCII device. Any data received
from the ASCII device is passed from the receiver driver (Rx Driver) to the PLX3x
Gateways internal database (Rx Data). The following illustration shows the flow
of data on a port configured for receive-only mode.
Configuring a Port for Receive-Only Mode

In order to set a port for Receive-Only mode, ensure that the Rx DB Start
parameter in the configuration file contains the starting location of where the data
will be stored. The Tx DB Start parameter must contain a value of -1. This value
indicates that the port will not transmit any data.
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Transmit-Only Mode
A port on the gateway configured to function in transmit-only mode is set up to
only transmit data from the PLX3x gateways internal database (received from an
external source) to an ASCII device. When the transmit driver (Tx Driver)
recognizes a new write block containing data (data placed in the gateways
internal database), it transmits this data out to the port. The sequence number
used in the block will be different than that of the previous block, and therefore,
signals that the packet is fully assembled and ready to send. The following
illustration shows data flow for a transmit-only device.
Configuring a Port for Transmit-Only Mode

In order to set a port for Transmit-Only mode, ensure that the Tx DB Start
parameter in the configuration file contains the starting location of where the data
will be stored. The Rx DB Start parameter must contain a value of -1. This value
indicates that the port will not receive any data.

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Transmit-Receive Mode
A port configured in transmit-receive mode can send and receive data from an
ASCII device such as a terminal. This mode functions the same way as transmitonly mode or receive-only mode, but handles both the transmit and receive
functions. Data flow to and from an ASCII device is handled by the gateways
transmit and receive drivers. Data received from the ASCII device is stored in the
gateways internal database until ready to be sent to an external device. Data
received by an external device is also stored in the gateways internal database
until ready to be transmitted to the ASCII device. The following illustration shows
the data flow when the port is configured for transmit-receive mode:
Configuring a Port for Transmit-Receive Mode

In order to set a port to both receive data and transmit data to an ASCII device,
ensure that the Rx DB Start parameter and the Tx DB Start parameter both
contain values that specify data storage starting locations. A -1 value in either
parameter will disable the particular function that the parameter serves.
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Termination of Received Data

When data is received on the application port, the user must define in the
configuration when this data will be transferred to the internal database within the
gateway. This is known as the termination type for port. When the termination
condition is met, the data will be sent from the ports receive buffer (data area of
255 bytes) to the internal database. This termination type is set in the bit mapped
type field of the gateway object. The following illustration shows the bit map used
for this parameter.
Termination Type Field
Bit(s)
Bit Value
4 to 7
Definition
Reserved
3
8
2
4
1
2
0
1
Packet size
limit used
Intercharacter
delay timeout
used
Message
timeout used
Termination
character(s)
used
If none of the bits are set (Type=0), the port will be configured for stream mode.
Any characters received on the port are immediately sent to the processor. The
processor must buffer and assemble a packet of information if this mode is
selected as required by the application. If the data can be handled by the
processor in this mode and it is appropriate for your application, this is the fastest
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Any combination of bits is acceptable to the gateway and should be set to match
the device on the specific port. An example of each termination type is given
below.
Termination character(s) used
Settings:
Count = 1 (RTermCnt=1)
Termination on 0x0d (carriage return character) (RTermChar = 0d 00 00 00 )
Data Received on port:
A B C 0x0d
D E
Comment:
The characters "ABC" will be sent along with the 0x0d character to the controller after the
0x0d character is received. The characters "DE" will not be sent until the 0x0d character is
received.
Message timeout used

Settings:
Message timeout = 1000 mSec (Rtimeout=1000)
TIME
0
1000 mSec
A B C D E F
2000 mSec
Comment:
After the 'A' character is received on the port, the message timeout is started.
The characters "ABCDE" will be sent to the controller in one block. The characters
"FG" will follow in the second block one second later.
Intercharacter delay timeout used

Settings:
Intercharacter delay timeout = 300 mSec (Rdelay=300)
TIME
0
1000 mSec
A B C D E F
2000 mSec
G H
>=300mSec time gap
Comment:
After each character is received, the intercharacter delay timer is reset. The characters
"ABCDEF" will be sent to the controller in one block because the delay timer expires.
The characters "GH" will follow in the second block when the next time gap is recognized.
Packet size limit used

Settings:
Packet size = 4 (RPacketLen=4)
A B C D E F
G H I
Comment:
The first block sent to the controller will contain the characters "ABCD", and the second
block will contain the characters "EFGH". The characters "IJ" will not be sent until two
more characters are received on the port.
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ASCII Configuration
In order for the ASCII driver to function, a minimum amount of configuration data
must be transferred to the gateway from the gateway's file system. Care must be
taken in constructing the gateway configuration parameters. If the gateway does
not function as expected, examine the configuration parameters using PCB
Diagnostics.
After setting up the configuration in PCB, download it to the gateway.
8.2.1 ASCII Port [x]

Parameter
Value
Description
Enabled
YES or NO
Specifies if the port will be used. If the parameter is set to

No, the port will not be used. If the parameter is set to Yes,
the port will be used supporting the ASCII protocol.
RS Interface
RS-232
RS-485
RS-422
-1
or
0 to 3896
Specifies the electrical interface for the ports.
Tx DB Start
-1
or
0 to 3896
This parameter specifies the starting location in the internal

database where the transmit data will be stored. The buffer
holds 130 words; however, the first three words of the data
area define the sequence number, last write byte count and
the Tx message length. If the parameter is set to -1, the port
will not transmit data. Refer to Transmit Data (page 155) for
detailed information on Tx data structure.
Baud Rate
Various
Specifies the baud rate to be used on the port.
Parity
None
Odd
Even
Parity is a simple error checking algorithm used in serial

communication. This parameter specifies the type of parity
checking to use. All devices communicating through this
port must use the same parity setting.
Data Bits
7 or 8
Specifies the number of data bits for each word used by the
protocol. All devices communicating through this port must
use the same number of data bits.
Stop Bits
1 or 2
Stop bits signal the end of a character in the data stream.

For most applications, use one stop bit. For slower devices
that require more time to re-synchronize, use two stop bits.
All devices communicating through this port must use the
same number of stop bits.
RTS On
0 to 65535
Specifies the number of milliseconds to delay data

transmission after Ready To Send (RTS) is asserted.
RTS Off
0 to 65535
Specifies the number of milliseconds to delay after the last

byte of data is sent before the RTS modem signal is set
low.
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Specifies the starting location in the internal database

where the received data will be stored. The buffer holds 130
words; however, the first three words of the data area
define the sequence number, last write byte count and the
Rx message length. If the parameter is set to -1, the port
will not receive data. Refer to Receive Data (page 154) for
detailed information on Rx data structure.
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Parameter
Value
Description
Handshaking
NO
YES
DTR-DSR
XON-XOFF
Specifies the handshaking used on the port.

No-No hardware or software handshaking
Yes-RTS/CTS hardware handshaking
DTR/DSR- DTR/DSR hardware handshaking
XON/XOFF- software handshaking
Rx
Termination
Type
TERMINATION
CHARACTERS
MESSAGE
TIMEOUT
INTERCHARACTER
DELAY
PACKET SIZE
Defines the receive termination characteristics for the port.

When the ASCII driver encounters the specified termination
condition on the port, it will interpret it as end of message.
Rx Term
Count
0 to 12
Used when the Rx Termination Type is TERMINATION

CHARACTERS. This parameter specifies the number of
different termination characters that can be used to signal
the end of a received message.
Rx Term
Chars
ASCII Characters
Used when the Rx Termination Type is TERMINATION

CHARACTERS. This parameter specifies the termination
characters used to signal the end of each received
message. Enter up to 12 ASCII character codes in decimal
format, with spaces between codes. The number of
termination characters is set in the Rx Term Count
parameter.
Rx Packet
Length
0 to 200
Used when the Rx Termination Type is PACKET SIZE. This

parameter sets the length of data required to be received on
the port before considering end-of-message reached.
Rx Timeout
0 to 65535
Used when the Rx Termination Type is MESSAGE

TIMEOUT. This parameter sets the number of milliseconds
to wait after the first character is received on the port before
considering end-of-message reached.
Rx Delay
0 to 65535
Used when the Rx Termination Type is

INTERCHARACTER DELAY. This parameter sets the
maximum number of milliseconds to wait between each
character received on the port. When this value is
exceeded, the ASCII driver considers end-of-message
reached.
Swap Rx
Data Bytes
YES or NO
Specifies if byte swapping of received data will occur.
Tx Timeout
0 to 65535
Specifies the timeout period to transmit a message out the

port. Message transmission will be aborted if the message
is not transmitted out the port within the specified timeout
period.
Tx Minimum
Delay
0 to 65535
Specifies the minimum number of milliseconds to delay

before transmitting a message out the port. This pre-send
delay is applied before the RTS on time. This may be
required when communicating with slow devices.
Swap Tx
Data Bytes
YES or NO
Specifies if byte swapping of transmitted data will occur.
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ASCII Diagnostics
The best way to troubleshoot this driver is to use ProSoft Configuration Builder to
access the diagnostic capabilities of the gateway through the Ethernet debug
port. For instructions on how to access Diagnostics, see Using Diagnostics in
ProSoft Configuration Builder (page 36).
8.3.2 ASCII Status Data in Upper Memory

Each ASCII port has an associated status data area located in the gateways
The following table lists the starting addresses in upper memory where the status
data for each ASCII port can be found.
Port
1
2*
3*
4*
Gateway Starting Register for Status Data

13000
13010
13020
13030
*Status data for Ports 2 through 4 are only present in 4-port ASCII gateways.
Port [x] Status Data

Status Register Offset
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Description
Receive state:
-1 = Listening for data
1 = Receiving port data
Total receive character count
Total receive message count
Transmit state:
0 = Waiting for Data to Send
1 = RTS On
2 = RTS Timeout
3 = Sending data
4 = Waiting for RTS Off
5 = RTS turned off
30, 31, and 32 = Intercharacter Delay
100 and 101 = Message Delay before Transmit
Total transmit character count
Total transmit message count
Reserved
No valid data
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In This Chapter
SIE Functional Overview ................................................................ 166
SIE Configuration............................................................................ 167
SIE Diagnostics .............................................................................. 181
SIE Reference ................................................................................ 193
This chapter contains information specific to PLX3x-series gateways with a

Siemens Industrial Ethernet (SIE) protocol driver.

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SIE Functional Overview

The PLX3x Siemens Industrial Ethernet (SIE) protocol can be used to interface
easily with multiple Siemens Industrial Ethernet server-compatible instruments
and devices. The SIE protocol improves performance when controlling multiple
servers on a Siemens Industrial Ethernet network, by supporting up to 20 Clients.
The gateways Clients interface with processors (and other server-based
devices) on the SIE network using a user-constructed command list of up to 16
entries per Client. The gateways internal database is used as the source for
write commands to the remote processors. Data collected from the processors
using read commands is placed in the gateways database.
9.1.1 General Specifications
10/100 MB Ethernet Communication port

Actively reads data from and writes data to Siemens Industrial Ethernet
devices, using Siemens Industrial Ethernet protocol
Siemens Industrial Ethernet data types overlap in the gateway's memory
database, so the same data can be conveniently read or written as bit-level or
register-level data
Offers 20 Client connections with up to 16 commands each to talk to multiple
servers
Configurable floating-point data movement is supported
Status and error information generated by the gateway
9.1.2 Gateway Internal Database

Central to the functionality of the gateway is the internal database. This database
is shared between all the ports on the gateway and is used as a conduit to pass
information from one device on one network to one or more devices on another
network. This permits data from devices on one communication port to be viewed
and controlled by devices on another communication port.
In addition to data from the Client, status and error information generated by the
gateway can also be mapped into the internal database.
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SIE Configuration
9.2.1 SIE Client x
This section defines general configuration for the SIE Client (Master).
Parameter
Value
Description
Minimum
Command
Delay
0 to 65535
Specifies the number of milliseconds to wait between the initial

issuances of a command. This parameter can be used to delay all
commands sent to servers to avoid "flooding" commands on the
network. This parameter does not affect retries of a command as
they will be issued when failure is recognized.
Response
Timeout
0 to 65535
Specifies the time in milliseconds that a Client will wait before retransmitting a command if no response is received from the
addressed server. The value to use depends on the type of
communication network used, and the expected response time of
the slowest device on the network.
Retry Count
0 to 65535
Specifies the number of times a command will be retried if it fails.
9.2.2 SIE Client x Commands

The SIE Client x Commands section of the configuration sets the Siemens
Industrial Ethernet Client command list. This command list polls Siemens
Industrial Ethernet server devices attached to the Siemens Industrial Ethernet
Client port. The gateway supports numerous commands. This permits the
module to interface with a wide variety of Siemens Industrial Ethernet protocol
devices.
The function codes used for each command are those specified in the Siemens
Industrial Ethernet protocol. Each command list record has the same format. The
first part of the record contains the information relating to the gateway, and the
second part contains information required to interface to the Siemens Industrial
Ethernet server device.
Command List Overview
A command list needs to be constructed to interface the gateway with Siemens
Industrial Ethernet server devices. The commands in the list specify the server
device to be addressed, the function to be performed (read or write), the data
area in the device to interface with, and the registers in the internal database to
be associated with the device data. Each Client command list supports up to 16
commands.
The command list is processed from top (command #1) to bottom. A poll interval
parameter is associated with each command to specify a minimum delay time in
tenths of a second between the issuances of a command. If the user specifies a
value of 10 for the parameter, the command will be executed no more frequently
than every 1 second.

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Commands Supported by the Gateway

The format of each command in the list depends on the Siemens Industrial
Ethernet Function Code being executed.
The type of functions that will be supported will also depend on the server device
and what it can support.
Below are examples of S7-200, S7-300 and S7-1200 functions that are
supported by the gateway.
S7-300:
Data Block:
Address Type
DB
Function
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
Data Type
BOOL
BOOL
BYTE
BYTE
DINT
DINT
REAL
REAL
INT
INT
TIME
TIME
COUNT
COUNT
Timer:
Address Type
Function
Timer
READ
Data Type
TIME
Counter:
Address Type
Function
Counter
READ
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Flag:
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Flag
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
BOOL
BOOL
BYTE
BYTE
DINT
DINT
REAL
REAL
INT
INT
TIME
TIME
Count
Count
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Output
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
BOOL
BOOL
BYTE
BYTE
DINT
DINT
REAL
REAL
INT
INT
TIME
TIME
Count
Count
Output:

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Input:
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Input
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
BOOL
BOOL
BYTE
BYTE
DINT
DINT
REAL
REAL
INT
INT
TIME
Write
READ
Write
TIME
Count
Count
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S7-200:
Data Block:
Address Type
Function
DB
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
Data Type
BOOL
BOOL
BYTE
BYTE
DINT
DINT
REAL
REAL
INT
INT
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Flag
READ
BOOL
Write
BOOL
READ
BYTE
Write
BYTE
READ
DINT
Write
DINT
READ
REAL
Write
REAL
READ
INT
Write
INT
Address Type
Function
Output
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
Data Type
BOOL
BOOL
BYTE
BYTE
DINT
DINT
REAL
REAL
INT
INT
Flag:
Output:

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Input:
Address Type
Function
Input
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
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Data Type
BOOL
BOOL
BYTE
BYTE
DINT
DINT
REAL
REAL
INT
INT

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S7-1200:
Data Block:
Address Type
Function
DB
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
Data Type
BOOL
BOOL
BYTE
BYTE
DINT
DINT
REAL
REAL
INT
INT
TIME
TIME
COUNT
COUNT
Flag:
Address Type
Function
Flag
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write
READ
Write

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Data Type
BOOL
BOOL
BYTE
BYTE
DINT
DINT
REAL
REAL
INT
INT
TIME
TIME
Count
Count
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Output:
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Output
READ
BOOL
Write
BOOL
READ
BYTE
Write
BYTE
READ
DINT
Write
DINT
READ
REAL
Write
REAL
READ
INT
Write
INT
READ
TIME
Write
TIME
READ
Count
Write
Count
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Input
READ
BOOL
Write
BOOL
READ
BYTE
Write
BYTE
READ
DINT
Write
DINT
READ
REAL
Write
REAL
READ
INT
Write
INT
READ
TIME
Write
TIME
READ
Count
Write
Count
Input:
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Command List Parameters

Parameter
Value
Description
Enable
DISABLED
ENABLED
CONDITIONAL

conditions.
Disabled (0) - the command is disabled and will not be
executed in the normal polling sequence.
Continuous (1) - the command will be executed upon each
scan of the Command List if the Poll Interval is set to zero (0). If
the Poll Interval is set to a non-zero value, the command will be
executed when the interval timer for that command expires.
Conditional (2) - the command will execute only if the internal
data associated with the command changes.
Internal
Address
0 to 3999 (for
register-level
addressing)
or
0 to 63999(for
bit-level
addressing)
Specifies the database address in the gateway's internal

database to use as the destination for data brought in by a read
command, or as the source for data to be sent out by a write
command. The database address is interpreted as a bit address
or a 16-bit register (word) address, depending on the Siemens
Industrial Ethernets Data Type used in the command. If Data
Type Bool is used in the command list, then the database
address will be interpreted as a bit address. When any other
data types are used, then the database address is interpreted
as a 16-bit word (register) address.
Poll Interval
0 to 65535
Specifies the minimum interval between executions of

continuous commands. The value is in tenths of a second.
Therefore, if a value of 100 is entered, the command will
execute no more frequently than once every 10 seconds.
Reg Count
Commanddependent
Specifies the number of 16-bit registers or binary bits to be

transferred by the command. The range depends on the
Siemens processor and the type of command. See Maximum
Register Counts (page 185).
Swap Code
No Change
Word Swap
Word and Byte
Swap
Byte Swap
Specifies if and how the order of bytes in data received or sent

is to be rearranged. This option exists to allow for the fact that
different manufacturers store and transmit multi-byte data in
different combinations. This parameter is helpful when dealing
with floating-point or other multi-byte values, as there is no one
standard method of storing these data types. The parameter
can be set to rearrange the byte order of data received or sent
into an order more useful or convenient for other applications.
1234)
Word and Byte Swap (2) - The words are swapped, then the
Byte Swap (3) - The bytes in each word are swapped
(1234=2143)
Therefore, data swapping using these Swap Codes should be
done only when using an even number of words, such as when
32-bit integer or floating-point data is involved.
Node IP
Address
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
IP address of the Siemens processor being addressed by the

command.
PLC Type
S7-200
S7-300/S7400/S7-1200
Type of Siemens processor being addressed by the command.

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Parameter
Value
Description
Rack
0 to 999
Rack number of the S7-300, S7-400 or S7-1200 CPU.

Note: Rack number is not used for the S7-200 CPU.
Slot
0 to 12
Slot number of the S7-300, S7-400 or S7-1200 CPU.

Note: Slot number is not used for the S7-200 CPU.
TSAP
TSAP of the S7-200 CPU. This can be found in the Siemens

STEP 7 MicroWIN software.
Note: TSAP is not used for the S7-300, S7-400 and S7-1200.
Func Type
Read
Write
This parameter can either be Read or Write.
Data Type
BOOL
BYTE
DINT
REAL
INT
TIME
COUNT
This parameter can be BOOL, BYTE, DINT, REAL, INT, TIME,

or COUNT.
Address
Type
INPUT
OUTPUT
FLAG
TIMER
COUNTER
DB
0 to 32767
This parameter can be INPUT, OUTPUT,FLAG, TIMER,

COUNTER or DB (Data Block).
DB Number
Address
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Specifies the Data Block number to be used with the command.

Note: DB Number is only used when the Address Type is set to
DB.
Address of the data in the Siemens device. For Read or Write
operations using the INT, DINT, REAL or BYTE Data Types, the
address is a byte address.
For Read or Write operations using the BOOL Data Type, the
address is a bit address. Please see below for notes on
addressing.

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Notes on Addressing in S7 Processors

S7-300/S7-1200 Processor:
Byte Address in Data Block:
DB1.DBB1
DB1.DBB3
2#0000_0110 2#0000_0000 2#0110_0001 2#0011_0110 2#1100_0110

DB1.DBB0
DB1.DBB2
DB1.DBB4
Word Address in Data Block:

DB1.DBW1
DB1.DBW3
2#0000_0110 2#0000_0000 2#0110_0001 2#0011_0110 2#1100_0110
DB1.DBW0
DB1.DBW2
The gray area above represents the byte memory locations being overlapped
when word address is used consecutively (DB1.DBW0, DB1.DBW1, DB1.DBW2,
etc).
If DB1.DBW0 is used as the first address in the Siemens processor, the next
word address that can be used without overwriting the data would be
DB1.DBW2.
Double Word Address in Data Block:
DB1.DBD1
2#0000_0110 2#0000_0000 2#0110_0001 2#0011_0110 2#1100_0110
DB1.DBD0
The gray area above represents the byte memory locations being overlapped
when double word address is used consecutively (DB1.DBD0, DB1.DBD1,
DB1.DBD2, etc).
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If DB1.DBD0 is used as the first address in the Siemens processor, the next
double word address that can be used without overwriting the data would be
DB1.DBD4.
All of the above share the same memory locations in the processor.
Note: Incorrect memory location addressing can cause the data to be overwritten.
Below is a graphical representation of the addressing of the processors memory
locations.
DB1.DBD1
DB1.DBW0
DB1.DBW1
DB1.DBW2
DB1.DBW3
2#0000_0110 2#0000_0000 2#0110_0001 2#0011_0110 2#1100_0110

DB1.DBB0DB1.DBB1
DB1.DBB2
DB1.DBB3
DB1.DBB4
DB1.DBD0
Example:
Sending an integer value of 11733 from gateway register 1000 to a Siemens S7300 processor demonstrates the addressing scheme in the Siemens S7-300
processor:
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PCB screen shot showing Client command to send INT data to DB1 address 0:
Row 1 in the SIMATICS Manager screen shot below shows the data transferred
from the gateway.
If the data is broken up and displayed in binary format, it can be seen that the
binary data stored in the first byte of DB1.DBW 0 is identical to that stored in byte
address DB1.DBB 0. This is because the memory locations referenced by the
first byte of DB1.DBW 0 and by DB1.DBB0 are one and the same, as explained
previously.
Same memory space

Same memory space
DB1.DBW0DB1.DBW1
2#0010_1101 2#1101_0101
DB1.DBB0
DB1.DBB1
2#1101_0101 2#0101_0111
DB1.DBB1
DB1.DBB2
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The second byte of DB1.DBW0 is the same as DB1.DBB1, and is the same as
the first byte of DB1.DBW1.
In reality, the memory space looks like below:
DB1.DBW0
DB1.DBW1
2#0010_1101 2#1101_0101 2#0101_0111

DB1.DBB0
DB1.DBB1
DB1.DBB2
Note: To access the first address of Data Block, Flag, Input, Output, Timer, and Counter memory
locations in the S7-300 and S7-1200 processors, use the following address syntax.
Data Block -> DB1.DBB0, DB1.DBW0, DB1.DBD0

Flag -> MB0, MW0, MD0
Input -> IB0, IW0, ID0
Output -> QB0, QW0, QD0
Timers -> T0 T65535
Counters -> C0 C65535
Note: To access the first address of Data Block, Flag, Input and Output memory locations in the
S7-200 processor, use the following address syntax.
Data Block -> VB0, VW0, VD0

Flag -> MB0, MW0, MD0
Input -> IB0, IW0, ID0
Output -> QB0, QW0, QD0
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SIE Diagnostics
The best way to troubleshoot the SIE driver is to use ProSoft Configuration
9.3.1 Client Command Errors

Each SIE Client has an associated status data area located in the gateways
The following table lists the starting addresses in upper memory where the status
data for each Client can be found.
Client
0
1
2
18
19
Gateway Starting Register for Status Data

21100
21125
21151
21568
21594
The following table describes the content of each Clients status data area.
Word Offset
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 to 25
Description
Command Request Count
Command Response Count
Command Error Count
Number of Request Packets
Number of Response Packets
Errors Sent
Errors Received
Configuration Error Word
Current Error
Last Error
Command List Errors (16 per Client)
For every command that has an error, the gateway automatically sets the poll
delay parameter to 30 seconds. This instructs the gateway to wait 30 seconds
before it attempts to issue the command again.

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As the commands in the Client Command List are polled and executed, an error
codeis maintained in the gateway for each command. The current error value for
each command is displayed in the Command List Errors section of each Clients
status data area. There is one register for each of the 16 commands in the
command list. An error code of 0 means no error is currently detected for the
specified command.
The following tables list the various error codes that may be displayed and their
descriptions.
9.3.2 SIE Error Codes

Module Communication Error Codes
Decimal
Hex
Description
0x0001
No data from I/O module
0x0003
The desired item is not available in the PLC (200 family)
0x0005
The desired address is beyond limit for this PLC
0x0006
The CPU does not support reading a bit block of length<>1
0x0007
Write data size error
10
0x000a
The desired item is not available in the PLC
-123
0xff85
Cannot evaluate the received PDU
-124
0xff84
The PLC returned a packet with no result data
-125
0xff83
The PLC returned an error code not understood by this library
-126
0xff82
This result contains no data
-127
0xff81
Cannot work with an undefined result set
-128
0xff80
Unexpected function code in answer";
-129
0xff7f
PLC responds with an unknown data type
-1024
0xfc00
Short packet from PLC
-1025
0xfbff
Timeout when waiting for PLC response
-32767
0x8001
Not allowed in current operating status
-32511
0x8101
Hardware fault
-32509
0x8103
Object access not allowed
-32508
0x8104
Context is not supported. Step7 says: Function not implemented or error in

telegram
-32507
0x8105
Invalid address
-32506
0x8106
Data type not supported
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Decimal
Hex
Description
-32505
0x8107
Data type not consistent
-32502
0x810A
Object does not exist
-31999
0x8301
Insufficient CPU memory
-31742
0x8402
CPU already in RUN or already in STOP
-31740
0x8404
Severe error
-31488
0x8500
Incorrect PDU size
-30974
0x8702
Address invalid
-12286
0xd002
Step7: Variant of command is illegal
-12284
0xd004
Step7: Status for this command is illegal
-12127
0xd0A1
Step7: Function is not allowed in the current protection level
-11775
0xd201
Block name syntax error
-11774
0xd202
Syntax error function parameter
-11773
0xd203
Syntax error block type
-11772
0xd204
No linked block in storage medium
-11771
0xd205
Object already exists
-11770
0xd206
Object already exists
-11769
0xd207
Block exists in EPROM
-11767
0xd209
Block does not exist/could not be found
-11762
0xd20e
No block present
-11760
0xd210
Block number too big
-11712
0xd240
Coordination rules were violated
-11711
0xd241
Operation not permitted in current protection level
-11710
0xd242
Protection violation while processing F-blocks. F-blocks can only be

processed after password input
-11263
0xd401
Invalid SZL ID
-11262
0xd402
Invalid SZL index
-11258
0xd406
Diagnosis: Info not available
-11255
0xd409
Diagnosis: DP error
-9215
0xdc01
Invalid BCD code or Invalid time format

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SIE Client Specific Error Codes

Decimal
Hex
Description
-33
0xffdf
Failed to connect to server specified in command
-34
0xffde
Failed to create a socket
-36
0xffdc
SIE command response timeout (same as -11)
-37
0xffdb
TCP/IP connection ended before session finished
Command List Entry Error Codes

Decimal
Hex
Description
-40
0xffd8
Too few parameters
-41
0xffd7
Invalid enable code
-42
0xffd6
-44
0xffd4
-45
0xffd3
-46
0xffd2
Invalid swap code
-47
0xffd1
Invalid TSAP code
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SIE Reference
9.4.1 Maximum Register Counts
CPU315-2 DP
Data Block:
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Max Reg Cnt
DB
READ
BOOL
Write
BOOL
READ
BYTE
Write
BYTE
READ
DINT
Write
DINT
READ
REAL
Write
REAL
READ
INT
Write
INT
READ
TIME
Write
TIME
READ
COUNT
Write
COUNT
Max Reg Cnt
1
164
164
41
41
41
41
82
82
82
41
82
82
Timer:
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Max Reg Cnt
Timer
READ
TIME
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Max Reg Cnt
Counter
READ
Count
111
Counter:

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Flag:
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Max Reg Cnt
Flag
READ
BOOL
Write
BOOL
READ
BYTE
Write
BYTE
READ
DINT
Write
DINT
READ
REAL
Write
REAL
READ
INT
Write
INT
READ
TIME
Write
TIME
READ
Count
Write
Count
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Max Reg Cnt
Output
READ
BOOL
Write
BOOL
READ
BYTE
Write
BYTE
READ
DINT
Write
DINT
READ
REAL
Write
REAL
READ
INT
Write
INT
READ
TIME
Write
TIME
READ
Count
Write
Count
Max Reg Cnt
1
222
212
55
53
55
53
111
106
111
53
111
106
Output:
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Max Reg Cnt
1
128
128
32
32
32
32
64
64
64
32
64
64

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Input:
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Max Reg Cnt
Input
READ
BOOL
Write
BOOL
READ
BYTE
Write
BYTE
READ
DINT
Write
DINT
READ
REAL
Write
REAL
READ
INT
Write
INT
READ
TIME
Write
TIME
READ
Count
Write
Count

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1
128
128
32
32
32
32
64
64
64
32
64
64
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CPU1212C:
Data Block:
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Max Read
DB
READ
BOOL
Write
BOOL
READ
BYTE
Write
BYTE
READ
DINT
Write
DINT
READ
REAL
Write
REAL
READ
INT
Write
INT
READ
TIME
Write
TIME
READ
COUNT
Write
COUNT
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Max Reg Cnt
Flag
READ
BOOL
Write
BOOL
READ
BYTE
Write
BYTE
READ
DINT
Write
DINT
READ
REAL
Write
REAL
READ
INT
Write
INT
READ
TIME
Write
TIME
READ
Count
Write
Count
Max Write
1
30
30
7
7
7
7
15
15
15
15
15
15
Flag:
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Max Reg Cnt
1
212
212
53
53
53
53
106
106
105
105
106
106

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Output:
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Max Reg Cnt
Output
READ
BOOL
Write
BOOL
READ
BYTE
Write
BYTE
READ
DINT
Write
DINT
READ
REAL
Write
REAL
READ
INT
Write
INT
READ
TIME
Write
TIME
READ
Count
Write
Count
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Max Reg Cnt
Input
READ
BOOL
Write
BOOL
READ
BYTE
Write
BYTE
READ
DINT
Write
DINT
READ
REAL
Write
REAL
READ
INT
Write
INT
READ
TIME
Write
TIME
READ
Count
Write
Count
Max Reg Cnt
1
212
212
53
53
53
53
106
106
105
105
111
106
Input:

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1
222
212
55
53
55
53
111
111
111
106
111
106
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CPU224XP:
Data Block:
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Max Read
DB
READ
BOOL
Write
BOOL
READ
BYTE
Write
BYTE
READ
DINT
Write
DINT
READ
REAL
Write
REAL
READ
INT
Write
INT
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Max Reg Cnt
Flag
READ
BOOL
Write
BOOL
READ
BYTE
Write
BYTE
READ
DINT
Write
DINT
READ
REAL
Write
REAL
READ
INT
Write
INT
Max Write
1
222
212
55
53
55
53
111
106
Flag:
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Max Reg Cnt
1
32
32
8
8
8
8
16
16

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Output:
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Max Reg Cnt
Output
READ
BOOL
Write
BOOL
READ
BYTE
Write
BYTE
READ
DINT
Write
DINT
READ
REAL
Write
REAL
READ
INT
Write
INT
Address Type
Function
Data Type
Max Reg Cnt
Input
READ
BOOL
Write
BOOL
READ
BYTE
Write
BYTE
READ
DINT
Write
DINT
READ
REAL
Write
REAL
READ
INT
Write
INT
Max Reg Cnt
1
16
16
4
4
4
4
8
8
Input:

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1
16
16
4
4
4
4
8
8
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10 PND Protocol
In This Chapter
PND Functional Overview .............................................................. 194
PND Configuration .......................................................................... 194
Step 7 Configuration ...................................................................... 198
PND Input/Output Error Status ...................................................... 213
This chapter contains information specific to the PLX3x-series gateway PND

protocol driver.

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10.1
PLX3x Series
PND Functional Overview

PROFINET is the communication standard for automation of PROFIBUS and
PROFINET International (PI). Many years of experience with PROFIBUS and the
widespread use of Industrial Ethernet are all rolled into PROFINET.
With its integrated, Ethernet-based communication, PROFINET satisfies a wide
range of requirements, from data intensive parameter assignments to extremely
fast I/O data transmission which enables automation in real-time.
10.2
PND Configuration
The following procedure provides the required steps to configure the PLX31-EIPPND module using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB). This configuration
provides the ability to communicate with a Siemens processor via the PROFINET
protocol.
1. Launch ProSoft Configuration Builder.
2. Create a new PLX3x-EIP-PND module.
3. Click OK.
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4. Expand PND MODULE MAP and double-click PND MODULE MAP to edit.
5. In this example, 32-bytes of input and 32-bytes of output will be used (a dropdown list provides the range that could be used in each slot).
6.
7.
Select Slot 1.
Select the number of input bytes. In this example, select Input 32 Byte
from the drop down list.

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8.
9.
PLX3x Series
Select Slot 2.
Select the number of output bytes. In this example, select Output 32
Byte from the drop down list.
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Important: The PND module map is very important because the values entered here must match
the values that are entered in the Siemens processor in order for them to communicate. The total
combined Input bytes and total combined Output bytes must not be greater than 1440.
10. Save and download the configuration to the module.

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10.3
PLX3x Series
Step 7 Configuration
This procedure describes the tasks required to set up the module with Siemens
Step 7. It is important to note that the configuration parameters used during PCB
Configuration and download to the module must match parameters configured
here within this procedure.
1
2
Start Step 7 software.

Create a new project. For example, Profinet_Sample.
Add a station to the project in which the network will be configured.
4
5
Click on the SIMATIC 300 station.

Configure the station by double-clicking the hardware icon under SIMATIC
300.
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The HW Config window opens.
Click on Options > Install GSD file.

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The Install GSD File dialog opens.
Click Browse and locate the GSD file.
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Select the file and click the Install button. The system informs you when the
install is complete.
Click OK.
10 From the HW Config page, select a rack and a power supply.

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11 Drag and drop the processor to be used in the network. The example uses
315-2 PN/DP.
12 Right-click on the PN-IO option and select Insert PROFINET IO System.
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13 Insert the ProfiNet bus network where the ProSoft module will be added by
clicking on the PN-IO option and select New. The Properties - Ethernet
Interface dialog opens.
14 Click the New button. The Properties - New subnet Industrial Ethernet dialog
opens.

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15 Click OK on the following prompt.
16 Add the PLX31-EIP-PND module to the network.
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17 Configure the interface port for the ProSoft module as shown.
18 Configure the inputs and outputs to match the PCB configuration. The
example uses 32 inputs and 32 outputs.

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19 Verify the name and IP address by clicking PLC > Ethernet > Verify Device
Name
If the status is not green, the module needs the name and IP to be assigned.
This is done by clicking PLC > Ethernet > Assign Device Name.
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20 Once the status is green, save and download the program.

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Once you download the program, the RUN LED and the DC5V on the processor
should be green. There should be no red LEDs.
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10.3.1 Monitoring Data in Step 7

1
To monitor the values coming out of the processor, click on the Input and
choose the Monitor/Modify option.
The values coming into the processor are displayed at the input section.

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To modify the values that the processor sends to the module, choose the
Output, select the desired value, and select Modify Value.
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10.3.2 Creating a Variable Table to Display Floating Point Input

Values
1
Select Insert New Object > Variable Table.
Assign a name to the table and click OK.

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PLX3x Series
Double-click on the table to monitor.
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PND Protocol
User Manual
PND Diagnostics
Input Error Status
Error code
Description
No error
0x0604
Pointer to data memory is NULL
0x0503
Write buffer is already locked or unlocked
0x060A
Data length to be written is invalid
Output Error Status

Error code
Description
No error
0x0001
No new data was copied into the buffer
0x0604
Pointer to data memory is NULL, or pointer to variable to receive the APDU

Data Status is NULL
0x060B
IOCR ID is 0
0x0803
IOCR ID could not be found, or IOCR ID is invalid
0x060A
Data length to be read is invalid
10.4.1 Configuration Error Codes

The Err LED is lit when no connection from the PLC is established.
Error Codes
Error code
Description
No error
Input Swap Error
Output Swap Error
18
Get Network Data Adapter
19
Get IP Address Error
20
Get NetMask Error
21
Get Gateway Error
22
Get MAC Address Error
23
PROFINET Mapping Error

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11 Support, Service and Warranty
In This Chapter
11.1
Contacting Technical Support ......................................................... 215
Warranty Information ...................................................................... 216
Contacting Technical Support

ProSoft Technology, Inc. (ProSoft) is committed to providing the most efficient
and effective support possible. Before calling, please gather the following
information to assist in expediting this process:
1 Product version number
2 System architecture
3 Network details
If the issue is hardware related, we will also need information regarding:
1 Gateway configuration and associated ladder files, if any
2 Gateway operation and any unusual behavior
3 Configuration/Debug status information
4 LED patterns
5 Details about the serial, Ethernet or fieldbus devices interfaced to the
Gateway, if any.
Note: For technical support calls within the United States, ProSofts 24/7 after-hours phone
support is available for urgent plant-down issues. Detailed contact information for all our
worldwide locations is available on the following page.

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Internet
PLX3x Series
Web Site: www.prosoft-technology.com/support
E-mail address: [email protected]
Tel: +603.7724.2080, E-mail: [email protected]

Languages spoken include: Chinese, English
Tel: +86.21.5187.7337 x888, E-mail: [email protected]
Languages spoken include: Chinese, English
Tel: +33 (0) 5.34.36.87.20,
E-mail: [email protected]
Languages spoken include: French, English
Tel: +971-4-214-6911,
Languages spoken include: English, Hindi
Tel: +1.661.716.5100,
North America
(location in California)
Languages spoken include: English, Spanish
Tel: +1-281-2989109,
Latin America
E-Mail: [email protected]
(Oficina Regional)
Languages spoken include: Spanish, English
Tel: +52-222-3-99-6565,
Latin America
(location in Puebla, Mexico) E-mail: [email protected]
Languages spoken include: Spanish
Tel: +55-11-5083-3776,
Brasil
(location in Sao Paulo)
Languages spoken include: Portuguese, English
Asia Pacific
(location in Malaysia)
Asia Pacific
(location in China)
Europe
(location in Toulouse,
France)
Europe
(location in Dubai, UAE)
11.2
Warranty Information
For complete details regarding ProSoft Technologys TERMS & CONDITIONS
OF SALE, WARRANTY, SUPPORT, SERVICE AND RETURN MATERIAL
AUTHORIZATION INSTRUCTIONS, please see the documents on the
Product DVD or at www.prosoft-technology/legal
Documentation is subject to change without notice.
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Index
User Manual
Downloading the Project to the Gateway 29
Index
[
[Modbus Port X Commands] 126
0
00 Return Query Data 115, 145
4
4101 Series LEDs 35
A
ARP Timeout 101
ASCII Configuration 161
ASCII Functional Overview 152
ASCII Port [x] 161
ASCII Protocol 151
B
Basic Command Set Functions 55
Bit Input Offset 99, 128
BT 84
C
CIP Data Table Operations 89
CIP Data Table Read 90
CIP Data Table Write 89
Client Command Errors 181
Command Error Delay 101
Command List Entry Errors 108, 184
Command List Error Codes 138
Command List Overview 167
Commands Supported by the Module 168
Configuring a Port for Transmit-Only Mode 157
Configuring a Port for Transmit-Receive Mode 158
Configuring an IP Address 27
Configuring the Drivers 21
Configuring the Port for Receive-Only Mode 156
Configuring Your Gateway 15
Connecting Power to the PLX30 Gateway 13
Connection Timeout 99
Contacting Technical Support 215
Control 84
ControlLogix and CompactLogix Processor Specifics
85
D
Data Flow 153
DFNT Client 0 Status 71
DFNT Servers 1 Through 4 72
Diagnostics (Function Code 08) 114, 145
Diagnostics Menu 38

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EIP Command Entry Form 92
EIP Functional Overview 52
EIP Protocol 51
EIP Reference 77
Encapsulated PCCC Messages 85
Encapsulated PCCC Read Message 87
Encapsulated PCCC Write Message 85
Error Codes 73
Error/Status Codes 138
Errors When EXT STS Is Present 74
EtherNet/IP Explicit Messaging Server Command
Support 55
Example and State Diagram 115, 146
F
Float Flag 98, 100, 125
Float Offset 98, 100, 125
Float Start 98, 100, 125
Force Multiple Coils (Function Code 15) 119, 149
Force Single Coil (Function Code 05) 113, 143
G
Gateway Communication Error Codes 108
GatewayInternal Database 124, 166
General Specifications 152, 166
General Specifications - Modbus TCP/IP 94
H
Hardware Information 45
Holding Register Offset 99, 128
How to Contact Us 2
I
Important Installation Instructions 3
Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software 16
Internal Database 95
L
LED Indicators 34
Local STS Error Codes 73
M
Main Gateway LEDs 34
Master Port
Command List Errors 135
Modbus Slave List Status 136
MBS Configuration 125
MBS Functional Overview 122
MBS Port [x] Commands 129
MBS Port[ x] 125
MBS Protocol 121
MBTCP Client [x] 100
MBTCP Client [x] Commands 102
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MBTCP Client Command List Error Data 107

MBTCP Client Error/Status Data 106
MBTCP Client Specific Errors 108
MBTCP Configuration 98
MBTCP Error and Status Data 105
MBTCP Functional Overview 94
MBTCP Server Port 2000 Status Error Locations 105
MBTCPServers 98
Messaging from a PLC5 81
Messaging from a SLC 5/05 Processor 77
MG 84
Minimum Command Delay 100
MNET Client Specific Errors 184
MNET Client x 167
MNET Client x Commands 167
Modbus Error and Status Data Area Addresses 132
Modbus Error Codes 138
Modbus Exception Codes 118, 148
Modbus Exception Responses 117, 138, 147
Modbus Master/Slave Port Specifications 123
Modbus Message Routing
Port 2001 97
Modbus Port Access to Database 124
Modbus Ports
Error and Status 132
Modbus Protocol Specification 109
Modbus TCP/IP Client Access to Database 96
Modes of Operation 156
Module Communication Error Codes 182
Module Specific Error (not Multiple Compliant) 75
Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail 11
Multiple Server Access to Database 96
O
Output Offset 98, 128
P
Package Contents 10
PD* 84
Pinouts 3
PLC-5 Command Set Functions 55
PLC5 Read Commands 82
PLC-5 Sub-Element Fields 84
PLC5 Write Commands 81
Port 1 Command Error List Layout 135
Port 1 Slave List Status Layout 136
Preset Multiple Registers (Function Code 16) 120,
150
Preset Single Register (Function Code 06) 114, 144
Printing a Configuration File 31
ProSoft Technology Product Documentation 2
Register Count 26
Remote STS Error Codes 74
Renaming PCB Objects 20
Response Timeout 100
Retry Count 100
RS-232 - DTE to DCE Modem Connection 49
RS-232 - Null Modem (DTE with Hardware
Handshaking) 48
RS-232 - Null Modem (DTE without Hardware
Handshaking) 49
RS-422 Interface Connections 50
RS-485 Interface Connections 50
S
Serial Port Cables 48
Serial Port Specifications 47
Setting Up the Project 17
SLC File Types 80
SLC5/05 Read Commands 78
SLC5/05 Write Commands 77
SLC-500 Command Set Functions 55
Standard Modbus Exception Code Errors 108
Start Here 9
Sub-function Codes Supported 115, 145
Support, Service & Warranty 215
Swap Code 26
System Requirements 9
T
TCP/IP Interface Errors 75
Termination of Received Data 159
Timer / Counter 84
To Address 26
Transmit Data 155
Transmit-Only Mode 157
Transmit-Receive Mode 158
U
Using Diagnosticsin ProSoft Configuration Builder 36
Using the CommonNet Data Map 25
Using the Online Help 17
W
Warranty Information 216
Word Input Offset 99, 128
Y
Your Feedback Please 2
R
Read Coil Status (Function Code 01) 109, 139
Read Holding Registers (Function Code 03) 111, 141
Read Input Registers (Function Code 04) 112, 142
Read Input Status (Function Code 02) 110, 140
Receive Data 154
Receive-Only Mode 156
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ProSoft Technology Product Documentation .................................................................................... 2

Configuring Your Gateway

Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ................................................... 16

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

LED Indicators ......................................................................................................... 34

ProSoft Technology, Inc.

RS-232 - Null Modem (DTE with Hardware Handshaking) .................................... 48

EIP Functional Overview ........................................................................................ 52

MBTCP Functional Overview.................................................................................. 94

MBS Functional Overview .................................................................................... 122

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ProSoft Technology, Inc.

PND Functional Overview ..................................................................................... 194

Support, Service and Warranty

SIE Functional Overview ....................................................................................... 166

ASCII Functional Overview ................................................................................... 152

MBS Reference ..................................................................................................... 139

Contacting Technical Support ............................................................................... 215

ProSoft Technology, Inc.

System Requirements ........................................................................ 9

Package Contents ............................................................................ 10

Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail ................................................. 11

Jumper Settings ................................................................................ 12

Connecting Power to the PLX3x Gateway ........................................ 13

ProSoft Technology, Inc.

Gateway with Two Ethernet Ports

Gateway with Ethernet Port and Single Serial Port

RJ45 to DB9 male serial adapter cable

PLX3x gateway power connector

Gateway with Ethernet Port and Four Serial Ports

RJ45 to DB9 male serial adapter cable

PLX3x gateway power connector

ProSoft Technology, Inc.

Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail

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MODE 2 Default IP Jumper: This is the middle jumper. The default IP

MODE 3 - Reserved: This is the bottom jumper, reserved for

ProSoft Technology, Inc.

Connecting Power to the PLX3x Gateway

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ProSoft Technology, Inc.

Configuring Your Gateway

Configuring Your Gateway

Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ............................. 16

Using the Online Help ....................................................................... 17

Setting Up the Project ....................................................................... 17

Renaming PCB Objects .................................................................... 20

Configuring the Drivers ..................................................................... 21

Using the CommonNet Data Map ..................................................... 25

Configuring an IP Addres .................................................................. 27

Downloading the Project to the Gateway .......................................... 29

Printing a Configuration FIle ............................................................. 31