RTU-485

Modbus Remote I/O Communication Module

Application Manual
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Warning
3 Please read this instruction carefully before use and follow this instruction to operate the device in order to prevent
damages on the device or injuries to staff.

3 Switch off the power before wiring.

3 RTU-485 is an OPEN TYPE device and therefore should be installed in an enclosure free of airborne dust, humidity,
electric shock and vibration. The enclosure should prevent non-maintenance staff from operating the device (e.g.
key or specific tools are required for operating the enclosure) in case danger and damage on the device may occur.

3 RTU-485 is to be used for controlling the operating machine and equipment. In order not to damage it, only
qualified professional staff familiar with the structure and operation of RTU-485 can install, operate, wire and
maintain it.

3 DO NOT connect input AC power supply to any of the I/O terminals; otherwise serious damage may occur. Check
all the wirings again before switching on the power and DO NOT touch any terminal when the power is switched
on. Make sure the ground terminal is correctly grounded in order to prevent electromagnetic interference.

Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Features ......................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Specifications ..............................................................................................................................3
2 PRODUCT PROFILE & OUTLINE .......................................................................................................4
2.1 Dimension ...................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Product Profiles ...........................................................................................................................4
2.3 RUN/STOP Switch ......................................................................................................................4
2.4 Address Switch ...........................................................................................................................5
2.5 Communication Mode Switch......................................................................................................5
3 BASIC OPERATION.............................................................................................................................6
3.1 Connecting RTU-485 to DVP Slim DI/DO Extension Unit ...........................................................6
3.2 Installing RTU-485 and DVP Slim DI/DO on DIN Rail .................................................................6
4 AREAS FOR SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................6
4.1 Areas in Slim DI/DO Extension Unit ............................................................................................6
4.2 Areas in Special Module..............................................................................................................7
4.3 Special Functions ........................................................................................................................7
4.4 Error Codes .................................................................................................................................8
5 FUNCTION CODES RTU-485 SUPPORTS .........................................................................................8
6 APPLICATION OF RTU-485 ................................................................................................................9
6.1 Connection between RTU-485 and Master Device .....................................................................9
6.2 Application Example....................................................................................................................9

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7 LED INDICATOR & TROUBLE-SHOOTING ..................................................................................... 11

7.1 POWER LED .............................................................................................................................11
7.2 RUN LED...................................................................................................................................11
7.3 ALARM LED ..............................................................................................................................11
7.4 RS-485 LED ............................................................................................................................. 12

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1 Introduction
1. To ensure correct installation and operation of RTU-485, please read this chapter carefully before using your
RTU-485
2. RTU-485 is a Modbus remote I/O communication module for Delta’s PLC to remote-control DVP Slim series
DI/DO and AI/AO extension modules.
3. RTU-485 is a standard Modbus slave device and is compatible with pther master devices which comply with
Modbus protocol.

1.1 Features
y Auto-detecting extension modules
y Maximum extension: 8 special modules; 128 input points and 128 output points

1.2 Specifications
ƒ DeviceNet connection

Transmission method RS-485

Electrical isolation 500 VDC
Interface Removable connector (3Pin)
Transmission cable 2-wire twister shielded cablew8

ƒ Communication

7, E, 1 7, O, 2 8, O, 1
ASCII 7, O, 1 7, N, 2 8, N, 1
Mode
7, E, 2 8, E, 1 8, N, 2
RTU 8, E, 1 8, O, 1 8, N, 1 8, N, 2
1,200bps; 2,400bps; 4,800bps; 9,600bps; 19,200bps; 38,400bps;
Baud rates
57,600bps; 115,200bps

ƒ Electrical specification

Power supply 24 VDC (-15% ~ 20%) (with DC input polarity reverse protection)

ƒ Environment
ESD (IEC 61131-2, IEC 61000-4-2): 8KV Air Discharge，4KV Contact
Discharge
EFT (IEC 61131-2, IEC 61000-4-4): Power Line: 2KV, Digital I/O: 1KV
Noise immunity Analog & Communication I/O: 1KV
Damped-Oscillatory Wave: Power Line: 1KV, Digital I/O: 1KV
RS (IEC 61131-2, IEC 61000-4-3): 80MHz~1000MHz , 1.4GHz~2.0GHz ,
10V/m
Operation 0ºC ~ 55ºC (temperature); 50 ~ 95% (humidity); pollution degree 2
Storage -25ºC ~ 70ºC (temperature); 5 ~ 95% (humidity)
Vibration/shock Standard: IEC 61131-2、IEC 68-2-6 (TEST Fc)/IEC 61131-2 & IEC 68-2-27
resistance (TEST Ea)
Certificates IEC 61131-2, UL508

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2 Product Profile & Outline

2.1 Dimension

2.2 Product Profiles

1. POWER indicator 9. Mounting hole for extension module

2. RUN indicator 10. Nameplate
3. ALARM indicator 11. Extension port
4. RUN/STOP switch 12. DIN rail (35mm)
5. Communication indicator 13. Fastening hole for extension module
6. Address switch 14. DIN rail clip
7. Communication mode switch 15. Mounting rail for extension module
8. RS-485 communication port 16. Power input

2.3 RUN/STOP Switch

RUN/STOP action Explanation
RUN Special module in RUN mode
1. Special module switches from RUN to STOP.
RUN → STOP RUN
2. Output points on Slim DI/DO extension unit all turn Off.
1. Special module in STOP mode
2. Special module cannot be controlled by communication.
STOP
3. Slim DI/DO extension unit cannot be controlled by
communication. STO P

1. Special module switches from STOP to RUN.

STOP → RUN 2. RTU-485 redetects the number of points in Slim DI/DO
and the number of special modules.

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2.4 Address Switch

The switch is used on setting up the communication address of RTU-485. Range: H’01 ~ H’F0 (decimal: 1 ~
240)

Switch setting Content

Valid communication address

H’01 ~ H’F0
ID0 ~ ID7 are defined as: 20, 21, 22, …26, 27

H’00,
Invalid communication address
H’F1 ~ H’FF

Example: If you need to set the address of RTU-485 to 26, swich the DIP switch corresponding to ID4 to “ON”,
switch corresponding to ID3 to “ON” and switch corresponding to ID1 to “ON”.
Note:
z Please set up the address when the power of RTU-485 is switched off. After the setup is completed, re-power
RTU-485.
z When RTU-485 is operating, changing the setting of communication address will be invalid.
z Use slotted screwdriver to adjust the switch carefully in case you scratch the switch.

2.5 Communication Mode Switch

These switches are for:

z Setting up communication format (PA0 ~ PA3, A/R)
z Setting up baud rate (DR0 ~ DR2)

PA3 PA2 PA1 PA0 A/R Format

OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 7,E,1, ASCII
OFF OFF OFF ON ON 7,O,1, ASCII
OFF OFF ON OFF ON 7,E,2, ASCII
OFF OFF ON ON ON 7,O,2, ASCII
OFF ON OFF OFF ON 7,N,2, ASCII
OFF ON OFF ON ON 8,E,1, ASCII
OFF ON ON OFF ON 8,O,1, ASCII
OFF ON ON ON ON 8,N,1, ASCII
PA3 PA2 PA1 PA0 A/R Format
ON OFF OFF OFF ON 8,N,2, ASCII
OFF ON OFF ON OFF 8,E,1, RTU
OFF ON ON OFF OFF 8,O,1, RTU
OFF ON ON ON OFF 8,N,1, RTU
ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 8,N,2, RTU

DR2 DR1 DR0 Baud rate (bps)

OFF OFF OFF 1,200
OFF OFF ON 2,400
OFF ON OFF 4,800
OFF ON ON 9,600
ON OFF OFF 19,200

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ON OFF ON 38,400
ON ON OFF 57,600
ON ON ON 115,200

Note:
z Please set up the switch when the power is switched off. After the setup is completed, re-power RTU-485.
z When RTU-485 is operating, changing the setting of the switch will be invalid.
z Use slotted screwdriver to adjust the switch carefully in case you scratch the switch.

3 Basic Operation

3.1 Connecting RTU-485 to DVP Slim DI/DO Extension Unit

z Open the fixing clips on top and bottom of RTU-485. Meet the extension port of Slim DI/DO with RTU-485.
z Press the fixing clips on top and bottom of Slim DIDO and check if the connection is fine.

POWER
RUN
ALARM RS- 485

ID7
ID6
ID5
RUN ID4
ID3
ID2
ID1
ID0
S TO P DVP-02DA
DVP-16SP

PA3
PA2
RT U-4 85

PA1
PA0
DR2
DR1
DR0
A/R

3.2 Installing RTU-485 and DVP Slim DI/DO on DIN Rail

z Use 35mm DIN rail.
z Open the DIN rail clip on RTU-485 and Slim DI/DO. Insert RTU-485 and Slim DI/DO onto the DIN rail.
z Clip up the DIN rail clips on RTU-485 and Slim DI/DO to fix them on the DIN rail, as shown below.

POWER
RUN
ALARM RS -485

ID7
ID6
ID5
ID4
35mm DIN rail
ID3
ID2
ID1
ID0
DVP-02DA
DVP-16SP

PA3
PA2
RT U- 485

PA1
PA0
DR2
DR1
DR0
A/R

4 Areas for Special Functions

4.1 Areas in Slim DI/DO Extension Unit
Communication
Devices Attribute Data type Length
address
H’0400 ~ H’047F X: X000 ~ X177 (Octal) R bit 128 points
H’0500 ~ H’057F Y: Y000 ~ Y177 (Octal) R/W bit 128 points

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4.2 Areas in Special Module

Communication
Devices Attribute Data type Length
address
H’1600 ~ H’1630 1st special module: CR0 ~ CR48 word 49
nd
H’1640 ~ H’1670 2 special module: CR0 ~ CR48 word 49
rd
H’1680 ~ H’16B0 3 special module: CR0 ~ CR48 word 49
th
Please refer to
H’16C0 ~ H’16F0 4 special module: CR0 ~ CR48 theCR attribute of word 49
H’1700 ~ H’1730 th
5 special module: CR0 ~ CR48 each special word 49
th
module.
H’1740 ~ H’1770 6 special module: CR0 ~ CR48 word 49
th
H’1780 ~ H’17B0 7 special module: CR0 ~ CR48 word 49
th
H’17C0 ~ H’17F0 8 special module: CR0 ~ CR48 word 49

Note:
Maximum 8 special modules are connectible to RTU-485. The first special module connected is the nearestone
on the right hand side of RTU-485, and so on.

4.3 Special Functions

Communication
Attribute Content Explanation
address
Set up by the system. Model code of RTU-485 =
H’0000 R Model name
H’0200.
The current firmware version is displayed in hex,
H’0001 R Firmware version
e.g. V0.1 is indicated as H’0010.
The issue data of the firmware is displayed in
H’0002 R Issue date hex, e.g. H’1FD0 = K8150 indicates that the
firmware is issued on the morning of August 15.
H’0003 = K1, RTU-485 RUN;
H’0003 R/W RUN/STOP RTU-485
H’0003 = K0, RTU-485 STOP.
Displaying the communication format of
H’0004 R Communication format
RTU-485.
H’0005 R Baud rate Displaying the baud rate of RTU-485.
Communication Displaying the communication address of
H’0006 R
address RTU-485.
Number of DI/DO High byte stores the number of input points. Low
H’0007 R
points byte stores the number of output points.
Recording the current error. See 17.4.4 for the
H’0008 R Error code
meaing of error codes.
The number of errors occurring.
H’0009 R Historical error code
Range: 0 ~ 32
Number of special The number of special modules RTU-485
H’0017 R
modules detects.
Model code of the 1st The model code of the 1st special module
H’0018 R
special module connected to RTU-485.
Model code of the 2nd The model code of the 2nd special module
H’0019 R
special module connected to RTU-485.
Model code of the 3rd The model code of the 3rd special module
H’001A R
special module connected to RTU-485.
Model code of the 4th The model code of the 4th special module
H’001B R
special module connected to RTU-485.

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Communication
Attribute Content Explanation
address
Model code of the 5th The model code of the 5th special module
H’001C R
special module connected to RTU-485.
Model code of the 6th The model code of the 6th special module
H’001D R
special module connected to RTU-485.
Model code of the 7th The model code of the 7th special module
H’001E R
special module connected to RTU-485.
Model code of the 8th The model code of the 8th special module
H’001F R
special module connected to RTU-485.

4.4 Error Codes

Code Indication Explanation

0001 Incorrect function code RTU-485 does not support this function code.
The address of a certain device is not within the
0002 Incorrect operand address
range, orthe data written into it are incorrect.
0003 Incorrect data The data read/written exceed the maximum length.
0004 RTU-485 STOP RTU-485 in STOP mode.
000B Incorrect communication format The length of data received by RTU-485 is too short.
000C Incorrect communication format The length of data received by RTU-485 is too long.

5 Function Codes RTU-485 Supports

RTU-485 complies with the standard Modbus protocol, supporting 7 function codes, which are H’01, H’02, H’03,
H’05, H’06, H’0F and H’10. Please refer to the standard Modbus protocol for the specific data format of each
function code.

Code Function Data type Applicable address

Reading the output status of bit
H’01 bit DO area: H’0500 ~ H’057F
device.
Reading the input status of bit
H’02 word bit DI area: H’0400 ~ H’047F
device
Area for special functions: H’0000 ~ H’001F
CR for the 1st special module: H’1600 ~ H’1630
CR for the 2nd special module: H’1640 ~ H’1670
CR for the 3rd special module: H’1680 ~ H’16B0
H’03 Reading register bit CR for the 4th special module: H’16C0 ~ H’16F0
CR for the 5th special module: H’1700 ~ H’1730
CR for the 6th special module: H’1740 ~ H’1670
CR for the 7th special module: H’1780 ~ H’16B0
CR for the 8th special module: H’17C0 ~ H’17F0
Writing single datum into bit
H’05 bit DO area: H’0500 ~ H’057F
device
RTU-485 RUN/STOP mode: H’0003
H’06 Writing single datum into register word Applicable to CR with R/W attribute in the 1st ~ 8th
special module
H’0F DO area: H’0500 ~ H’057F
Applicable to CR with R/W attribute in the 1st ~ 8th
H’10 Writing many data into bit device bit
special module

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6 Application of RTU-485
6.1 Connection between RTU-485 and Master Device
As a standard Modbus slave, RTU-485 is compatible with pther programmable logic controllers which also
comply with Modbus protocol. The example here takes DVP-SV PLC as the master. The PC downloads the
ladder diagram to DVP-SV through RS-232 communication port (COM1). When DVP-SV executes the ladder
diagram program, it will send out Modbus command through RS-485 communication port (COM2) and conduct
remote I/O control on RTU-485. See the figure on the next page for the connection between RTU-485 and the
master device:
DVP28SV

RUN

STOP

DVP-SV
RS-485

DVP-02DA
DVP-04AD

DVP-04TC
DVP-16SP
DVP-08S T

DVP-04P T
RTU -485

CO M2

RTU-485 Slim Special

DI/DO module

6.2 Application Example

„ Example 1
¡ The station No. of RTU-485 is “1”. Write “H’0001” into CR#6 of the 1st special module.
M1002
MOV H86 D1120
Set up communication protocol
9600,7,E,1,ASCII
RST M1143

SET M1120 Retain communication protocol

MOV K300 D1129 Set up communication time-out 300ms

M0
SET M1122 Set up sending request
M0
Write H0001 into CR#6 of
MODWR K1 H1606 H0001 st
the 1 special module
M1123
Process received data

RST M1123 Receiving of data is completed.

The flag is reset.
M1129
Process communication time-out

RST M1129

END

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¡ Explanations

1. You have to set up the communication format at the beginning of the program. The communication
format for the master and slave has to be consistent, e.g. you can see the format is 9600, 7, E, 1,
ASCII from this example.
2. After setting up the communication format, you have to set up the communication retention device
M1120 of COM2.
3. After M0 is On, set up the sending request flag, and the master device will send out a request
message to RTU-485 and write H’0001 into CR#6 of the 1st special module on the right hand side of
RTU-485.
„ Example 2
¡ The station No. of RTU-485 is “1”. Set up Y0 of the Slim DI/DO on the right hand side of RTU-485.

M1002
MOV H86 D1120
Set up communication protocol
9600, 7, E, !, ASCII
RST M1143

SET M1120 Retain communication protocol

MOV K300 D1129 Set up communication time-out 300ms

MOV H303A D100

MOV H3031 D101

MOV H3035 D102

MOV H3035 D103

PLC sends out
": 01 05 05 00 FF 00 F6 CR LF "
MOV H4630 D104
to RTU-485

MOV H3046 D105

MOV H4630 D106

MOV H D36 D107

MOV HA D108
M0
SET M1122 Set up sending request
M0
RS D100 K17 D120 K17

When M0 = On, the 17 words in D100 ~ D108 will be sent out.

The 17 words responded by RTU-485 will be stored in D120 ~ D128 by the master.
M1123
Process received data

RST M1123 Receiving of data is completed.

The flag is reset.

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M1129
Process communication time-out

RST M1129

END

 Explanations

1. You have to set up the communication format at the beginning of the program. The communication
format for the master and slave has to be consistent, e.g. you can see the format is 9600, 7, E, 1,
ASCII from thie example.
2. The master PLC sends out data to RTU-485 in ASCII, e.g. the high byte “30” in D100 refers to “0” and
low bytes “3A” refers to the head code “:”.

3. After M0 is On, set up M1122. At this moment, the master PLC will send the 17 words of data in D100
~ D108 to RTU-485 by RS instruction. The data in low words will be sent first. The master PLC will
store the responding message sent by RTU-485 into D120 ~ D128.

7 LED Indicator & Trouble-shooting

There are four LED indicators on RTU-485, which are POWER, RUN, ALARM and RS-485, for displaying the
working status and communication connection status of RTU-485.

7.1 POWER LED

LED status Indication How to correct

Check the power of RTU-485 and see if the
Off No power, or the power is abnormal.
connection is normal.
Green light On The power of RTU-485 is normal. --

7.2 RUN LED

LED status Indication How to correct

Off RTU-485 is in STOP status. --
Green light On RTU-485 is in RUN status. --

7.3 ALARM LED

LED status Indication How to correct

Off The power is in low voltage. Check if the power of RTU-485 is normal.
Incorrect communication format for Check if the communication format for RTU-485
RTU-485 is correct.
Incorrect communication address for Check if the communication address of RTU-485
RTU-485 is valid.
RTU-485 is not connected to Check if RTU-485 is connected to extension
extension module. module normally.
Red light On
Check and make sure that the number of
More than 8 extension modules
extension modules connected to RTU-485 is
connected to RTU-485.
less than 8.
The number of points on Slim DI/DO Check and make sure the number of input points
connected to RTU-485 exceeds the on Slim DI/DO connected to RTU-485 is less
range. than 128, and output points also less than 128.

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7.4 RS-485 LED

LED status Indication How to correct

RTU-485 is not communicating with
Off --
the master device.
RTU-485 is communicating to the
Red light flashing --
master device normally.

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