INSTALLATION MANUAL

R-KEY-LT
1-Port ModBUS RTU/ASCII Industrial Gateway

SENECA S.r.l.
Via Austria, 26 – 35127 – PADOVA (PD) - ITALY
Tel. +39.049.8705359 – 8705355 Fax +39 049.8706287
www.seneca.it
INSTRUCTIONS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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WARNINGS

The full content of this manual must be read before performing

any operation.
The module must only be used by qualified electricians. Specific
documentation is available from www.seneca.it

The module must be repaired and damaged parts replaced by the

Manufacturer. The product is sensitive to electrostatic discharges.
Take appropriate measures during any operation.

The warranty is null and void in the event the module or devices
supplied by the Manufacturer, necessary for its correct operation,
are improperly used or tampered with and, in any case, if the
instructions contained in this manual were not followed.

Electrical and electronic waste disposal (applicable in the European

Union and other countries with recycling).
The symbol on the product or its packaging shows the product must
be surrendered to a collection centre authorized to recycle
electrical and electronic waste.

This document is the property of SENECA srl. Unauthorized duplication and reproduction is
strictly forbidden. The content of this document corresponds to the described products and
technologies. Stated data may be modified or supplemented for technical and/or sales
purposes.

K-KEY-LT DESCRIPTION
R-KEY-LT is a sturdy and compact ModBUS gateway converting from the TCP-IP
ModBUS protocol to a ModBUS RTU/ASCII and vice-versa. It supports up to 8 ModBUS
TCP-IP clients at the same time, with a maximum of 10 ModBUS TCP-IP servers. With
this model, ModBUS slave serial devices can be integrated in an existing ModBUS TCP-
IP network, and ModBUS TCP-IP server devices can be made accessible to serial
masters. It is fitted with Vac/Vdc supply on the hardware itself, 1.5 kVac isolation and a
wide temperature range. R-KEY-LT can be supplied also via a 230 Vac mains power
supply. The product can be configured via web server.

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MODULE LAYOUT

Dimensions (LxHxD) 53 x 110 x 32 mm

Weight 80 g
Self-extinguishing PC/ABS UL94-V0
Case
Grey RAL 7035

SIGNALS VIA LED ON FRONT PANEL

LED Status LED meaning
PWR (Green) ON The device is powered with assigned IP
PWR (Green) Flashing Non-assigned IP
TX (Red) Flashing Data transmission on port RS232/RS485
RX (Red) Flashing Data receipt on port RS232/RS485
Ethernet ACT (Green) ON No activity on Ethernet port
Ethernet ACT (Green) Flashing Data transfer on Ethernet port
Ethernet LNK (Yellow) ON Ethernet port connected
Ethernet LNK (Yellow) OFF No Ethernet connection

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POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS
 From Ethernet ModBUS to serial
 From serial ModBUS to Ethernet

R-KEY-LT can be fully set up via integrated web server. The programming and/or configuration
tools of the product, as well as all the manuals, can be downloaded from
www.seneca.it/products/r-key-lite.

SETTINGS
On first start-up, the IP address is allocated by the DHCP server
of the LAN network.
The selectors of DIP-switch-SW2 are set to OFF by default (*)

If a DHCP server is not available in your network,

(5 minutes after start-up) R-KEY-LT will be initialized with the
First start-up default IP address 169.254.x.y, where the values x and y are
IP address the last two figures of the MAC address (see label on the side
configuration of the product).

N.B. With the SDD (SENECA Discovery Device) Windows PC

software that can be downloaded free of charge from
www.seneca.it/products/sdd, it is possible to identify the device in
the network and view/modify the IP address with just a few clicks
(see user manual for all the details).

To access the configuration Web server, just write the IP address

of the product in your navigation browser and access with the
Web Server following credentials:

User: admin; Password: admin

With DIP-switch-SW1 it is possible to set the polarization of the

bus for port RS485. (*)

To polarize the bus on RS485, both SW1

SW1 DIP-switch DIP-switch selectors must be set to ON
ON ON
NOT to polarize the bus on RS485, both
SW1 DIP-switch selectors must be set to
OFF OFF OFF

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SETTINGS
Via DIP-switch-SW2 it is possible to set the IP configuration of the
device (*):
To obtain the configuration from the Flash
memory, both selectors of the SW" DIP
switch must be set to OFF OFF OFF
To reset the device and revert to the factory
settings, both SW2 DIP switch selectors
SW2 DIP-switch ON ON
must be set to ON
To force the IP address of the device to the
standard value of the SENECA ethernet
products: 192.168.90.101 OFF ON

Reserved
ON OFF
(*) ATTENTION: the DIP-switch settings are read only during the boot
phase. Restart after every change.

OMEGA IEC EN 60715 GUIDE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

Installation on DIN rail
Installation: Position the device on the
OMEGA rail, resting the top teeth from
top to bottom.
Push the bottom part towards the rail till
the locking system engages.
Removal: Switch the module off; using
a slotted screwdriver, release the
locking system.

INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL FOR WALL MOUNTING

Wall mounting

Installation: The device is provided

with a hole for wall-mounting. Follow
the image on the side after preparing
wall block and relative screw.
Removal: Switch the module off; push
lightly upwards and get the product
away from the wall.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
POWER SUPPLY
Voltage 11 – 40 Vdc; 19 – 28 Vac 50 – 60 Hz
Absorption Max: 1 W
CPU ARM 32 bit
OPERATING SYSTEM Real time multitasking

INSULATION

Gateway from Ethernet ModBUS to serial

OPERATING MODES Gateway from serial ModBUS to Ethernet
Traffic monitor function via webserver
COMMUNICATION PORTS Maximum Baud rate 115k,
1 switchable RS232 or RS485 ModBUS RTU ASCII Master / ModBUS RTU ASCII
on removable terminal (1-7) Slave protocol
100 Mbit, max distance 100 m with auto switch for
1 Ethernet on RJ45
ModBUS TCP-IP.
7-way removable screw terminals, 5mm pitch (*)
2-way removable screw terminals, 5mm pitch (*)
CONNECTIONS
RJ45 Ethernet connector on the bottom
(*) with 2.5mm² max cable section
Configuration and FW update via webserver;
CONFIGURATION
DIP-switches
MOUNTING DIN rail bar IEC EN 60715 or wall mounting
AMBIENT CONDITIONS
Operating temperature -25°C – +70°C
Humidity 30 – 90% non condensing
Altitude up to 2.000 m above sea level
Storage temperature -30°C – +85°C
Protection rating IP20 (Not evaluated by UL)
EN61000-6-4 (electromagnetic emission, industrial
environment)
STANDARDS EN61000-6-2 (electromagnetic immunity, industrial
environment)
EN61010-1 (safety).

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ATTENTION

The device may only be powered by a power supply unit with a limited energy electric circuit
max. 40Vdc / 28Vac Max output in accordance with CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-12 / UL Std.
No. 61010-1 (3rd Edition) chapter 6.3.1/6.3.2 and 9.4 or class 2 according to CSA 223/UL
1310.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
To use COM RS485
The connections of the terminal are
Terminal for RS232 or RS485 switchable 1-2-3, A(+), B(-) and GND respectively.
serial port
N.B. The indication of the RS485
connection polarity (terminals 1 and 2)
is not standardised and in some
devices may be inverted.

To use COM RS232

The connections of the terminal are
3-4-5-6-7, GND, RTS, Tx, CTS and Rx
respectively.

The picture on the side, reproduced

partly on the product, shows the key of
the contacts.
N.B. see the paragraph SETTINGS on
page 4 in case of communication
problems.
Electrical power connections are
available from terminals 8 and 9.
The power supply voltage must remain
Power supply in the range of either 10 and 40Vdc
(any polarity), or 19 and 28Vac.
The upper limits must not be
exceeded in order to avoid serious
damage to the module.
The power supply source must be
protected from any module
malfunctions using appropriately-sized
safety fuses.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Reboot button

The button is positioned between the

SW2 DIP-switch and the Ethernet
socket. To reboot the device, just press
the button and do not release it for 5
seconds. Release it when all the LEDs
are lit.

RJ45 Ethernet ports

The R-KEY-LT has an Ethernet 10/100

port with RJ45 connector in the lower
part of the module.

ATTENTION: Use copper or copper-clad aluminum conductors only or AL-CU or CU-AL

ATTENTION: These are open-type devices and intended for installation in an end enclosure /
panel offering mechanical protection and protection against spread of fire.

CONTACTS
Technical support [email protected]

Product information: [email protected]

For further information, refer to the USER MANUAL that can be downloaded free of charge
from www.seneca.it/products/r-key-lite.

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