Schneider Electric Premium and Atrium PLCs Asynchronous Serial Link User Manual

Premium and Atrium using Unity Pro
35006178 10/2013
Premium and Atrium
using Unity Pro
Asynchronous Serial Link
User Manual
35006178.12
10/2013
www.schneider-electric.com
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Table of Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About the Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part I Introduction to Modbus, Character Mode, and
Uni-telway Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 Introduction to Modbus, Character Mode and Unitelway Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part II Hardware installation for Modbus, Character
Mode, and Uni-Telway communications . . . . . . .
Chapter 2 Introduction to Hardware Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication Function Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3 Terminal Port and TSX P ACC 01 Device . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Introduction to the terminal port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction to the Terminal Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication with a Programming/Adjustment Terminal. . . . . . . . .
Communicating with a Man-Machine Interface Console . . . . . . . . . . .
Uni-Telway Master/Slave Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Character String Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming/Adjustment Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Man-Machine Interface Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programming/Adjustment Terminal and Man-Machine Interface
Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modem on Terminal Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Uni-Telway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slave Uni-Telway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inter-PLC Uni-Telway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inter-device Uni-Telway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master PLC Type TSX Model 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Character String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary Table of Terminal Port Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Characteristics of the Terminal Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Terminal Port Connector Pin Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.4 Introduction to TSX P ACC 01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functionalities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.5 Hardware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions and Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection to Uni-Telway Buses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to Premium and Atrium PLCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TSX P ACC 01 Connector Pin Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.6 Example of topologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uni-Telway Master Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uni-Telway Slave Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection between Two PLCs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4 Installing TSX SCY 11601/21601 modules . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 At a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 Built-in Channel Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Built-in Channel Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.4 TSX SCY 21601 Module’s Host Channel Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . .
TSX SCY 21601 Host Channel Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.7 Module Visual Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visual Module Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.8 Built-in Channel Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
At a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection of TSX SCY 21601 to Uni-Telway Field Bus. . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder on adapting RS 485 distributed line for the TSX SCY 21601
Example of Uni-Telway architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connection of TSX SCY 11601/21601 Modules to the Modbus Field
Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder on Single Line Polarization in RS 485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example of Modbus architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Character Mode Connection for TSX_SCY_21601 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.9 Consumption of TSX SCY 11601/21601 Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consumption of TSX SCY 11601/21601 Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5 Implementation of PCMCIA Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1 At a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
At a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 Connecting the PCMCIA Card Reception Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions to be Taken when Connecting PCMCIA Card . . . . . . . . .
Connection of PCMCIA Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product References for PCMCIA Cards and Installation . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting Cards and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCMCIA Card Operation Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visual Diagnostics of PCMCIA Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4 Connection of the TSX SCP 111 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Point to Point Connection in Character Mode (DTE ´ DTE) . . . . . . . .
Uni-Telway, Modbus or Character Mode via Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.5 Connection of the TSX SCP 112 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection of the TSX SCP 112 card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting in point to point mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multidrop Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dynamic Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TSX SCP 112 Connection with April 5000/7000 PLCs . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.6 Connection of the TSX SCP 114 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection to the Uni-Telway Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to the Modbus Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multi-protocol asynchronous link connection RS 422 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to Modbus Full-Duplex in Premium Hot Standby
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.7 Summary of Connection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary of PCMCIA Card Connection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.8 Precautions when Connecting PCMCIA Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions for Connecting PCMCIA Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.9 Consumption of PCMCIA Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consumption of PCMCIA Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6 TSX SCA 64 Connection Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1 General Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.2 Physical Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physical Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3 Dimensions and Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions and Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.5 Bus Cable Shield Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Local Grounding the Bus: General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Shield to the Local Ground and to the Two Ends of the
Cable (Recommended Cable Type). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Shield to the Local Ground at One End of the Cable
and to the Local Ground via a Surge Suppressor at the Other End. . .
Connecting the Shielding to the Local Ground at One End and Isolating
it From the Ground at the Other End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.6 Device Configuration and Transmission Pair Polarization . . . . . . . . . .
2-Wire Configuration with Data Pair Polarization by a Station . . . . . . .
2-Wire Configuration with Data Pair Polarization via a 5VDC External
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-Wire Configuration with Polarization of One Pair by the Master
Station and the Other by a Slave Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-Wire Configuration with 2-Pair Polarization via 5VDC External Power
Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.7 Adapting the Line End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Line End Adaptation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signals on the JM and JS SUB-D15 Pin Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part III Software Implementation of Modbus, Character
Mode, and Uni-Telway Communications . . . . . . .
Chapter 7 Installation methodology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Phase Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 8 Software Implementation of Modbus Communication
8.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Modbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compatibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compatibility between a Premium PLC and a Series 1000 PLC . . . . .
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.2 Modbus Communication Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Access the Modbus Parameters of the Built-in Channel of the
TSX SCY 11601/21601 Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Access PCMCIA Modbus Card Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modbus Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessible Modbus Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application linked Modbus Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Linked Modbus Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.3 Modbus Communication Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Available Communication Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modbus Master Communication Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modbus Slave Communication Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the SEND_REQ Communication Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 1: SEND_REQ Function with Echo Request . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example 2: SEND_REQ Function with Word Read Request . . . . . . .
Example 3: SEND_REQ Function with Bit Read Request . . . . . . . . .
Example 4: READ_VAR Function for Reading Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.4 Debugging of a Modbus Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modbus Debugging Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modbus Master Debugging Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Debug Screen in Modbus Slave Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 9 Software implementation of communication using
Character Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Character Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compatibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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How to Access the Terminal Port Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Access the Parameters of the Built-in Channel of the TSX SCY
21601 Module in Character Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Access the Parameters of the PCMCIA Cards in Character
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Character Mode Configuration Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessible Functions in Character Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Parameters in Character Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Message End Parameters in Character Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Control Parameters in Character Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.3 Character Mode Communication Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Available Communication Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.4 Debugging of a Communication Using Character Mode . . . . . . . . . . .
Debugging Screen in Character Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Debugging Parameters in Character Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Test a Communication Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 10 Software Implementation of Uni-Telway
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Addresses of a Slave PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.2 Uni-Telway Communication Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Access the Terminal Port Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Access the Parameters of the Built-in Channel of the TSX SCY
21601 Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Access the Parameters of the PCMCIA Uni-Telway Cards . . .
Configuration Screen of the Uni-Telway Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessible Functions in Uni-Telway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application Linked Uni-Telway Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Linked Uni-Telway Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.3 Uni-Telway Communication Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Available Communication Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Writing Command Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master to Slave Exchanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Example of an Exchange from a Slave to the Master System . . . . . .
Example of a Direct Exchange from a Slave to the Master System . .
Slave to Slave Exchanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Example of an Exchange from a Slave to a Slave Server . . . . . . . . . .
Example of an Exchange from a Slave to a Slave Application . . . . . .
Example 2 of an Exchange from a Slave to a Slave System . . . . . . .
Example of a Direct Exchange from a Slave to a Slave System . . . . .
Example of One Slave Setting Another Slave to Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Event Data Managed by the Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.4 Debugging of a Uni-Telway Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uni-Telway Debugging Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uni-Telway Debugging Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Requests Available for the Communication Channel Test . . . . . . . . .
How to Test a Channel with Identification and Mirror Requests . . . . .
How to Test a Channel with Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 11 Software Implementation of Specific Protocol
Communication (FCS SCP 111/114 cards). . . . . . . . . .
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11.1 General Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11.2 Configuration of Specific Protocol Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Access the Parameters of Specific Protocol PCMCIA Cards .
Configuration Screen for the Generic Protocol Function . . . . . . . . . . .
11.3 Debugging a Specific Protocol Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Debug Screen for the Generic Protocol Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 12 Language Objects of Modbus, Character Mode, and
Uni-Telway Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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12.1 Language Objects and IODDTs of Modbus, Character Mode, and UniTelway Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Presentation of the Language Objects for Modbus, Character Mode,
and Uni-Telway Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Implicit Exchange Language Objects Associated with the ApplicationSpecific Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Explicit Exchange Language Objects Associated with the ApplicationSpecific Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Management of Exchanges and Reports with Explicit Objects . . . . . .
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12.2 General Language Objects and IODDTs for Communication Protocols
Details of IODDT Implicit Exchange Objects of Type
T_COM_STS_GEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Details of IODDT Explicit Exchange Objects of Type
T_COM_STS_GEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12.3 Language Objects and IODDTs Associated with Modbus
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Details of the Implicit Exchange Objects of the T_COM_MB Type
IODDT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Details of the Explicit Exchange Objects of the T_COM_MB Type
IODDT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Details Concerning Explicit Exchange Language Objects for a Modbus
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Details of Language Objects Associated with Configuration Modbus
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12.4 Language Objects and IODDTs Associated with Character Mode
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Details of the Implicit Exchange Objects of the T_COM_CHAR Type
IODDT for PCMCIA Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Details of the Explicit Exchange Objects of the T_COM_CHAR Type
IODDT for PCMCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Details Concerning Explicit Exchange Language Objects for
Communication in Character Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Details of Language Objects Associated with Configuration in
Character Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12.5 Language Objects and IODDTs Associated with Uni-Telway
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Details of the Implicit Exchange Objects of the T_COM_UTW_M Type
IODDT for PCMCIA Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Details of the explicit exchange objects of the T_COM_UTW_M type
IODDT for PCMCIA cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Details Concerning Explicit Exchange Language Objects for a Master
Uni-Telway Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Details of Language Objects Associated with Configuration in Master
Uni-Telway Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Details of the Implicit Exchange Objects of the T_COM_UTW_S Type
IODDT for PCMCIA Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Details of the Explicit Exchange Objects of the T_COM_UTW_S Type
IODDT for PCMCIA Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Details of Language Objects Associated with Configuration in Slave
Uni-Telway Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Details of the Language Objects Associated with Specific Protocols .
12.7 The IODDT Type T_GEN_MOD Applicable to All Modules. . . . . . . . .
Details of the Language Objects of the T_GEN_MOD-Type IODDT. .
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Safety Information
Important Information
NOTICE
Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device
before trying to install, operate, or maintain it. The following special messages may appear
throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention
to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
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PLEASE NOTE
Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified
personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of
the use of this material.
A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation
of electrical equipment and its installation, and has received safety training to recognize and avoid
the hazards involved.
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About the Book
At a Glance
Document Scope
This manual describes the principle for hardware and software implementation of Character Mode,
Modbus and Uni-Telway communication for Premium and Atrium PLCs.
Validity Note
This documentation is valid from Unity Pro V8.0.
Product Related Information
WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
The application of this product requires expertise in the design and programming of control
systems. Only persons with such expertise should be allowed to program, install, alter, and apply
this product.
Follow all local and national safety codes and standards.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.
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Introduction to Modbus, Character Mode, and Uni-Telway
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Part I
Introduction to Modbus, Character Mode, and Uni-telway Communications
Introduction to Modbus, Character Mode, and Uni-telway
Communications
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Introduction
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Chapter 1
Introduction to Modbus, Character Mode and Uni-telway Communications
Introduction to Modbus, Character Mode and Uni-telway
Communications
Introduction to Communications
At a Glance
The communication function is used to exchange data between all devices connected on a bus or
network.
This function applies to:
specific in-rack mounted communication modules
 processors via the terminal port or via PCMCIA cards

Type of Communication
The communication functions covered in this manual are:
Modbus
 Character Mode
 Uni-Telway

Hardware Installation
The three functions all require the installation of the following hardware devices:
TSX SCY 21601 module
 TSX SCP 111, 112, 114 PCMCIA cards

The Modbus function is also provided by the TSX SCY 11601 module.
Software Installation
The section on software installation in this manual is identical to that for Premium and Atrium PLCs.
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Introduction
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Hardware Installation for Communications
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Part II
Hardware installation for Modbus, Character Mode, and Uni-Telway communications
Hardware installation for Modbus, Character Mode, and
Uni-Telway communications
In This Part
This part provides an introduction to hardware installation for Modbus, Character Mode, and UniTelway communications.
What Is in This Part?
This part contains the following chapters:
Chapter
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2
Introduction to Hardware Installation
23
3
Terminal Port and TSX P ACC 01 Device
25
4
Installing TSX SCY 11601/21601 modules
5
Implementation of PCMCIA Cards
101
6
TSX SCA 64 Connection Device
145
71
21
Hardware Installation for Communications
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Introduction to Hardware Installation
Introduction to Hardware Installation
Communication Function Devices
General
The three communication functions (Modbus, Character Mode, and Uni-Telway) use different
devices.
Device
Role
Modbus
Character
Mode
Uni-Telway
Terminal port
used to connect a programming/adjustment
terminal Terminal port (see page 39)
-
X
X
TSX SCY 21601
module
X
used to host PCMCIA communication cards
and features a built-in communication channel
TSX SCY 21601 (see page 71)
X
X
TSX SCY 11601
module
features a built-in communication channel
TSX SCY 11601 (see page 71)
X
-
-
PCMCIA cards
support the different communication protocols
TSX SCP 111/112/114 (see page 101)
X
X
X
Key:
X
Yes
-
No
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Hardware Installation for Communications
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Terminal Port and TSX P ACC 01 Device
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Terminal Port and TSX P ACC 01 Device
Terminal Port and TSX P ACC 01 Device
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter introduces the functions of the terminal port and TSX P ACC 01 connection device of
Premium and Atrium processors.
What Is in This Chapter?
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section
Topic
Page
3.1
Introduction to the terminal port
26
3.2
Connections
34
3.3
Appendices
51
3.4
Introduction to TSX P ACC 01
54
3.5
Hardware installation
57
3.6
Example of topologies
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Section 3.1
Introduction to the terminal port
Introduction to the terminal port
Aim of this Section
This Section introduces the communication function from the Terminal port of a PLC.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
26
Page
Introduction to the Terminal Port
27
Communication with a Programming/Adjustment Terminal
29
Communicating with a Man-Machine Interface Console
30
Uni-Telway Master/Slave Communication
32
Character String Communication
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Introduction to the Terminal Port
At a Glance
The terminal port uses master Uni-Telway, slave Uni-Telway, and character string communication
methods.
Premium PLCs
The terminal port on Premium processors is a non-insulated RS 485 link made up of two 8-pin miniDIN connectors. These two connectors function identically and are found on the processor. They
are marked with TER and AUX and are used to physically connect two pieces of equipment
together at the same time, such as a programming/adjustment terminal and a man-machine
interface console.
The TER connector also allows power to be supplied to a device which does not have its own
power supply (RS 485/RS 232 connecting cable converter, insulating device TSX P ACC 01
(see page 54), etc).
The terminal port functions by default in master Uni-Telway mode. Via configuration it is possible
to switch to Uni-Telway slave or character mode.
NOTE: The communication mode (e.g. master Uni-Telway, Uni-Telway slave or character mode)
is the same on both the TER and AUX connectors.
NOTE: TSX P57 554, TSX P57 5634 and TSX P57 6634 processors do not have an AUX port.
Using a TSX P ACC 01 insulating device makes it possible to duplicate the terminal port in order
to use two TER and AUX ports.
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Atrium PLCs
Atrium processors have one single TER terminal port which is identical in all respects to the TER
terminal port on Premium PLCs. This is a non-insulated RS 485 link which is made up of a 8-pin
mini DIN connector which is used to physically link up a device, such as a programming/adjustment
terminal or a man-machine interface console.
This connector is used to supply power to a device which does not have its own power supply
(connecting cable converter RS 485/RS 232, insulating device TSX P ACC 01 (see page 54), etc).
The terminal port functions by default in master Uni-Telway mode. Via configuration it is possible
to switch to Uni-Telway slave or character mode.
NOTE: Using a TSX P ACC 01 insulating device makes it possible to duplicate the terminal port in
order to use two TER and AUX ports like on the Premium PLC processor.
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Communication with a Programming/Adjustment Terminal
General
Configured in master Uni-Telway (default function), the terminal port is used to connect a
programming/adjustment terminal.
Premium station:
Atrium station:
NOTE: When using an Atrium station, the programming terminal is generally the PC which accepts
the PCI 57 processor. However, as for a Premium station, the programming terminal can also be
a PC type terminal connected to the processor port.
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Communicating with a Man-Machine Interface Console
General
Configured in master Uni-Telway mode (default function), the terminal port makes it possible to
manage man-machine interface device.
The man-machine interface device uses UNI-TE protocol to communicate with the local PLC and
the other stations on the network architecture.
When using a Premium PLC, the man-machine interface terminal should be connected to the AUX
connector in order to free the TER connector for possible connection of a programming/adjustment
terminal.
Premium station:
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Uni-Telway Master/Slave Communication
General
The default communication mode for the terminal port is master Uni-Telway. It is mainly used to
link up a programming terminal and a slave man-machine interface console.
NOTE: When using an Atrium PLC or a processor with only one terminal port, this type of
connection can be made by using a TSX P ACC 01 (see page 54) device.
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Character String Communication
General
This mode is used to connect up a printer or specialized console (screen control, table controller
etc.) to the terminal port of a Premium or Atrium PLC.
Illustration
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Terminal Port and TSX P ACC 01 Device
Section 3.2
Connections
Connections
Aim of this Section
This Section deals with the different connections of the Terminal port.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
34
Page
Connections
35
Programming/Adjustment Terminal
36
Man-Machine Interface Console
37
Programming/Adjustment Terminal and Man-Machine Interface Console
38
Modem on Terminal Port
39
Master Uni-Telway
41
Slave Uni-Telway
42
Inter-PLC Uni-Telway
43
Inter-device Uni-Telway
45
Master PLC Type TSX Model 40
46
Character String
47
Summary Table of Terminal Port Connections
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Connections
General
The connector marked TER is used to connect any device which supports Uni-Telway protocol, in
particular devices which do not have their own power supply (RS 485/RS 232 connector cable
converters, TSX P ACC 01 (see page 54) isolation device, etc).
The connector marked AUX (only on Premium PLCs other than TSX P57 554/5634/6634) only
enables devices which have a power supply to be connected (e.g. man-machine interface console,
third-party devices, etc).
The terminal port has three function modes:
 master Uni-Telway (default configuration)
 slave Uni-Telway
 character string
Illustration:
NOTE: For Premium PLCs with two connectors (TER and AUX), the operating mode defined in
configuration (master Uni-Telway, slave Uni-Telway, character mode) is the same for both
connectors.
Methods of Connection
According to the operating mode selected in configuration, the terminal port is used to connect the
following:
 Premium PLC programming and adjustment terminals
 man-machine interface devices
 another PLC, using the TSX P ACC 01 connection device
 Uni-Telway devices (sensors/actuators, speed controller, etc.)
 printer or control screen (link in character string mode)
 modem
NOTE: Connecting a Premium/Atrium PLC slave to a UNI-TELWAY Bus requires the use of a TSX
P ACC 01 device.
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Programming/Adjustment Terminal
General
Terminals with their own power supply (FTX 417, FTX 517) can be connected to both TER and
AUX connectors on Premium processors.
If a terminal does not have its own power supply, it must be connected to the processor TER
connector.
If the PLC is connected to a network architecture, the transparency network enables the
programming terminal to reach all the devices in the architecture.
The product reference for the different connection cables is given below.
Examples of connection:
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Man-Machine Interface Console
General
The man-machine interface device uses UNI-TE protocol to communicate with the local PLC and
the other stations in the network architecture.
A man-machine console with its own power supply on a Premium PLC must be connected to the
AUX port (except on TSX P57 554/5634/6634) in order to leave the TER port free for a terminal
which needs a power supply (FTX 117 Adjust for example).
The product references for connector cables between the terminal port and a Magelis manmachine interface console are given below.
Examples of connection:
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Programming/Adjustment Terminal and Man-Machine Interface Console
General
The terminal port on a Premium processor can manage two devices in multidrop: the
programming/adjustment terminal and an man-machine interface console.
Each of the two connectors on the processor can receive one of these devices.
Examples of connection:
NOTE: Each connected terminal can be disconnected without disrupting the operation of the other.
When using an Atrium PLC or if the processor only has one terminal port, this type of connection
can be made by using a TSX P ACC 01 (see page 54) device.
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Modem on Terminal Port
General
The terminal port on Premium PLCs is compatible with a modem connection in all protocols:
Master Uni-Telway, Slave Uni-Telway, and Character string.
Modem Characteristics
The modem to be connected must have the following characteristics:
1. Support 10 or 11 bits per character if the terminal port is used in Uni-Telway mode:
 1 bit for Start
 8 bits of Data
 1 bit for Stop
 Odd parity or without parity
2. Operate without any data compression if the terminal port is used in Uni-Telway.
3. Be able to be "forced DTR signal" configured for its RS 232 serial port (if the modem is used in
response mode), as this signal is not connected by the cable.
4. Operate without flow control (neither hardware: RTS/CTS, or software: XON/XOFF) for its RS
232 serial port, as the cable to be used for the terminal port can only carry TX, RX and GND
signals.
5. Operate without data carrier check.
NOTE: This operating mode also uses RTS and CTS control signals.
6. Accept an incoming telephone call while characters arrive at its RS 232 serial port (if a
modem/telephone network is used in response mode on a terminal port configured in master
Uni-Telway).
NOTE: We strongly recommended that you check with your dealer that the above-mentioned
characteristics are offered by the intended modem.
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Examples
Connecting to a Premium PLC:


In Master Uni-Telway mode with the terminal port connected to a modem/telephone network in
response mode, this modem must have all the above characteristics (1 to 6).
In character string mode with the terminal port connected to a modem via a specialized line, this
modem must have the characteristics of 3 to 5 above.
Configuring the Terminal Port
In Uni-Telway mode, the following parameters must be observed and set in the configuration in
Unity Proware:
 The wait timeout must be between 100 and 250 ms
 In master mode the number of configured slaves must correspond to the actual number of
slaves present on the bus.
 In slave mode the number of addresses must correspond to those used.
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Master Uni-Telway
General
This is the terminal port default operating mode. It is principally used for:
connecting a programming/adjustment terminal and a man-machine interface console if a
Premium PLC is used
 connecting a programming/adjustment terminal or man-machine interface console in the case
of an Atrium PLC or Premium P57 554/5634/6634 PLCs with only one terminal port

Examples of connection:
NOTE: When using an Atrium station where the processor only has one terminal port, this type of
connection can be made by using a TSX P ACC 01 device.
Important Information
The master can scan up to eight link addresses:
 Link addresses 1,2 and 3 are reserved for the programming terminal.
 The five other addresses are available for connecting a device such as a man-machine
interface, slave PLC, sensors/actuators or any other slave device which supports UNI-TE
protocol. Addresses 4 and 5 are reserved for a man-machine interface console, it one is used
(addresses are forced by using a XBT-Z 968 cable).
This functioning mode is immediately operational. Within the limits of the default configuration, no
installation phase is required to connect a device to this type of link.
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Slave Uni-Telway
General
The Uni-Telway slave protocol of the terminal port is used to build a slave Premium or Atrium PLC
into a Uni-Telway bus managed by a Premium or Atrium PLC (PCMCIA communication card or
terminal port).
For this connection to be possible it is essential to use a TSX P ACC 01 connection device.
Examples of connection:
A slave PLC manages up to three consecutive link addresses:
Ad0 (system address)
 Ad1 (client application address)
 Ad2 (listen application address)

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Inter-PLC Uni-Telway
General
The terminal port on Premium processors allows two PLCs to be connected, one the master and
the other the slave.
For this connection to be possible it is essential to use a TSX P ACC 01 (see page 54) connection
device. The different options for connecting this device are given below.
Example of Connecting Two Premium PLCs
Illustration:
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Example of Connecting a Premium PLC and an Atrium PLC
Illustration:
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Inter-device Uni-Telway
General
The terminal port on Premium/Atrium PLCs enables them to be connected to a Uni-Telway bus in
order to communicate with devices such as speed controllers, sensor/actuators or with other PLCs
Connecting a Premium/Atrium (master or slave) PLC to a Uni-Telway bus requires the use of a
TSX P ACC 01 (see page 54) device.
Example
Example of connection:
The connected devices communicate with the PLC using UNI-TE protocol.
Communication between the different components is allowed.
The programming terminal can directly access all these devices to carry out adjustments and
diagnostics functions.
NOTE: To install TSX SCA 50 and TSX SCA 62 devices, consult the TSX DG UTW manual: UniTelway Bus communication.
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Master PLC Type TSX Model 40
General
A TSX/PMX model 40 PLC can also be configured in master mode on a Uni-Telway bus and can
control slave Premium/Atrium PLCs
Example of connection:
NOTE: To install TSX SCA 50 and TSX SCA 62 devices, consult the TSX DG UTW manual: UniTelway Bus Communication.
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Character String
General Points
The terminal port, when configured in character mode, can be used to connect a device such as a
printer, display screen or a specialized console (table controller for example).
Example of connection:
NOTE: To allow all types of connection, the TSX PCX 1130 cable is delivered with a TSX CTC 09
adapter/converter (9-pin male to 25-pin male).
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Precautions for Use
The TSX PCX 1031 cable allows RS 485/RS 232 conversion and provides ‘peripheral slave’
information for the printer. It does not work on the AUX port and the connected device must
handle the RTS signal.
To use the TSX PCX 1031 cord, one of the following TER port configurations must be used:
7 data bits + 1 or 2 stop bits + 1 parity bit
 7 data bits + 2 stop bits
 8 data bits + 1 stop bit + 0 or 1 parity bit
 8 data bits + 2 stop bits

The TSX PCX 1031 and TSX PCX 1130 cables should only be connected to the PLC’s TER port
in order to supply power to the RS 485/RS 232 conversion device.
To avoid signal conflicts, no devices should be connected to the PLC’s AUX port.
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Summary Table of Terminal Port Connections
General
The table below can be used to define which cable links the terminal port connectors of a
Premium/Atrium PLC to peripheral devices.
Connection
Cable
TER
Port
AUX
Port
Example of Connected Devices
TSX CB 1020
TSX CB 1050
-
X
TSX P ACC 01
T FTX CBF 020
X
X
FTX 517, FTX 417
TSX PCX 1031
X
-
FT 2100, RS 232 programming and adjustment
terminals
Graphics terminals and printers managing RTS signal
Devices not handling DTE<-->DTE type RTS signals:
RS 232 programming terminals, printers
XBT-Z938
X
X
Magelis
TSX P ACC 01
X
-
Connection to Uni-Telway
TSX PCX 1130
X
-
Devices not handling DTE<-->DCE type RTS signals:
Modem
TSX PCX 3030
X
X
Programming and adjustment terminals with a USB port
Key:
X
Available
-
Not available
Configuring the TSX PCX 1031 and TSX PCX 1130 Cables
The two cables TSX PCX 1031 and TSX PCX 1130 convert RS 485 and RS 232 signals. They
allow the terminal port to be connected to RS 232 devices that do not handle RTS.
Both are equipped with a switch that enables the PLC to be set to either Master of Slave mode.
The switch is accessible internally by removing the metal cover containing the electronics.
The management of the switch is as follows:
Unity Pro Master Uni-Telway Unity Pro Slave Uni-Telway
Configuration
Configuration
Unity Pro Character
Mode Configuration
Switch
position M
Uni-Telway Master with Unity
Pro configuration
Uni-Telway Master with
default configuration
Uni-Telway Master with
default configuration
Switch
position S
Uni-Telway Slave with default
configuration
Uni-Telway Slave with Unity
Pro configuration
Character Mode with
Unity Pro configuration
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Illustration:
Configuring the TSX PCX 3030 Cable
The TSX PCX 3030 cable is a USB/RS-485 serial link converter. It is used to connect a device with
a USB port to a PLC’s terminal or AUX port.
The TSX PCX 3030 cable is fitted with a switch that selects the communication mode. The switch
is used to set the PLC’s communication mode as either Master or Slave.
It is accessible under the metal cover containing the electronics.
The following table shows how the switch operates.
Switch
Position
Function
Link in Mode
0
Uni-Telway PLC master communication.
Multi-point
1
Other types of communication.
Multi-point
2
Uni-Telway PLC master communication according to PLC
configuration.
Point to point
3
Other types of communication according to PLC configuration. Point to point
NOTE: To program a PLC you must set the switch to position 0 or 2.
NOTE: You must install a (see Communication Drivers, Installation manual, )virtual COM driver to
use the TSX PCX 3030 cable.
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Section 3.3
Appendices
Appendices
Aim of this Section
This Section contains the appendices relating to the Terminal port.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
Page
Characteristics of the Terminal Port
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Terminal Port Connector Pin Configuration
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Characteristics of the Terminal Port
General
The characteristics of the terminal port are given in the table below:
Uni-Telway Master or Slave
Mode
Character Mode
Structure
Physical interface
Non-insulated RS 485
Non-insulated RS 485
Transmission
Protocol
Master/slave multidrop
Without protocol
Binary flow
19200 bits/s by modifiable default
of 1200 to 19200 bits/s
(1 start bit; 8 data bits; even parity,
odd parity or without parity; 1 bit
stop).
9600 bits/s by modifiable
default of 1200 to 19200 bits/s
(7 or 8 data bits; even parity,
odd parity or without parity;
with or without echo.
Binary digit rate for TSX P57 1••/2••/5••: 19200 bits/s.
loading of a project TSX P57 3••/4••: 115 000 bits/s.
Configuration
Number of devices Eight maximum (eight addresses
A device (point to point)
managed by the master). In slave
mode addresses 4, 5, 6 are
selected by default. In master
mode the reserved addresses are:
 1, 2, and 3 for the programming
terminal,
 4 and 5 if a Magelis is present.
The other addresses are available.
Utilities
Length
10 meters maximum
10 meters maximum
UNI-TE
Requests in point to point with
report of 128 octets maximum
initiated by any connected device.
There is nothing broadcast from
the master.
Character string 129 octets
maximum. Messages must end
with $R (carriage return).
Other functions
Transparency of communication
with all devices in a network
architecture via the master.
-
Safety
A character check on each frame,
acknowledgment and repeat
option.
No error indication.
Monitoring
Table of bus state, status of
devices, error counters can be
accessed on the slaves
No flow monitoring
NOTE: Using a TSX P ACC 01 (see page 54) connection device enables the RS 485 link to be
used in remote mode.
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Terminal Port Connector Pin Configuration
General
The terminal port connectors marked TER and AUX are 8-pin mini-DIN which can be locked.
The signals are given below:
NOTE:
The operation of the terminal port depends on two parameters:
signal status/DTP (0 or 1), fixed by cabling accessory (TSX P ACC 01 cable)
 software configuration of the terminal port defined in Unity Pro

The table below defines the functioning mode of the terminal port according to these two
parameters:
Unity Pro
Configuration
Signal /DTP = 0
Signal /DTP = 1
Uni-Telway master
Terminal port in Uni-Telway slave
mode (default)
Terminal port in Uni-Telway
master mode
Slave Uni-Telway
Terminal port in Uni-Telway slave
mode
Terminal port in Uni-Telway
master mode (default)
Character mode
Terminal port in character mode
Terminal port in Uni-Telway
master mode (default)
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Section 3.4
Introduction to TSX P ACC 01
Introduction to TSX P ACC 01
Subject of this Section
This section describes the general characteristics of the TSX P ACC 01 device.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
54
Page
Functionalities
55
External Appearance
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Functionalities
General
The TSX P ACC 01 unit is a cabling accessory that connects to the TER connector of the
Premium/Atrium PLC processor via an integral cable fitted with a mini-DIN connector at one end.
This is used to:




Connect several devices to the terminal port of Premium/Atrium PLCs. For this purpose, it is
fitted with two mini-DIN connectors, marked TER and AUX, which are functionally identical to
the TER and AUX connectors of the Premium PLC processors.
Isolate Uni-Telway signals in order to extend Premium PLC terminal port links to over 10 meters
for the purpose of connecting the PLC to a Uni-Telway bus.
Adapt the bus when the unit is connected to one of the ends of the Uni-Telway bus.
Set the operating mode of the terminal port:
 Uni-Telway master
 Uni-Telway slave or Character Mode
NOTE: The TER and AUX ports of the TSX P ACC 01 unit are not isolated from one another, nor
from the TER port of the supplying PLC.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that, after use, you do not leave a TSX PCU 103• or TSX PCX
1031 cable connected to the Uni-telway bus at one end and unconnected at the other.
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External Appearance
General
This device is made from zamak and of the same type as Uni-Telway branching or connection
devices (TSX SCA 50 and TSX SCA 62). It is designed to be mounted in a cabinet. Its protection
index is IP20.
Illustration:
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Section 3.5
Hardware installation
Hardware installation
Aim of this Section
This Section deals with installing hardware for connection devices TSX P ACC 01.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
Page
Dimensions and Mounting
58
Internal View
59
Connection to Uni-Telway Buses
60
Connecting to Premium and Atrium PLCs
61
Switch Configuration
62
TSX P ACC 01 Connector Pin Configuration
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Dimensions and Mounting
General
The TSX P ACC 01 device is installed on a AM1-PA••• perforated board or on a DIN rail with a
LA9 D09976 mounting plate.
Illustration:
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Internal View
Illustration
S1 selects functioning mode (master or slave)
S2 adapts the line end
JA and JB connection terminals on the Uni-Telway Bus
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Connection to Uni-Telway Buses
General
The TSX P ACC 01 device is connected to the Uni-Telway Bus using connection terminals JA and
JB as shown below:
Illustration:
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Connecting to Premium and Atrium PLCs
General
When the TSX P ACC 01 device has to be supplied, it must be connected by its built-in cable to
the TER connector on the PLC processor.
The device can be connected and disconnected when the PLC is switched on.
Illustration:
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Switch Configuration
General


Configuring line end adaptation
Line ends are adapted by the S2 switch as indicated below.
Configuring the operating mode
The operating mode is selected by switch S1 as indicated below.
Illustration:
NOTE: The operating mode selected only concerns the connection cable leading to the TER
connector on the PLC processor.
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TSX P ACC 01 Connector Pin Configuration
General
The TSX P ACC 01 device has two parallel connectors, marked TER and AUX.
The signals are given below :
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Section 3.6
Example of topologies
Example of topologies
Aim of this Section
This Section introduces examples of how to use the TSX P ACC 01 device.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
64
Page
Connecting Devices
65
Uni-Telway Master Mode
67
Uni-Telway Slave Mode
69
Connection between Two PLCs
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Connecting Devices
General
The two TER and AUX ports on the TSX P ACC 01 device have the same standard functions as
the TER and AUX connectors on Premium/Atrium PLC station processors.
 The TER connector on the device is used to connect any device which supports Uni-Telway
protocol, and in particular link up devices without their own power supply (RS 485/RS 232 cable
converter, etc.).
 The AUX connector on the device is only used to connect devices with a power supply (manmachine interface console, third-party devices etc.).
NOTE: The TSX P ACC 01 device is supplied from the TER connector on the PLC to which is it
connected. As a result, the TER connector on the device enables devices with their own power
supply (Magelis, etc) or without their own power supply (RS 485/RS 232 cable converter, etc) to
be supplied.
If the user wants to connect the terminal port of a second PLC to one of the ports on the
TSX P ACC 01 device, the AUX connectors (on the device and PLC) must be used to avoid power
supply conflicts on the two PLCs.
Example 1:
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Example 2:
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Uni-Telway Master Mode
Example
A TSX P ACC 01 device is connected to a Uni-Telway link master PLC as in the example below.
Switches S1 and S2 must be positioned on OFF (master mode).
Example on a Premium station:
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Example on an Atrium station:
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Uni-Telway Slave Mode
Example
A TSX P ACC 01 device is connected to a Uni-Telway link slave PLC as in the example below.
NOTE: for a PLC to be able to operate in slave mode it must be connected to a TSX P ACC
01 device by its built-in cable.
Illustration:
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Connection between Two PLCs
Reminders
If the user wants to connect the terminal port of a second PLC on one of the ports of the
TSX P ACC 01 device, the AUX port must be used to avoid power supply conflicts in the two PLCs.
NOTE: for a PLC to be able to operate in slave mode it must be connected to a TSX P ACC 01
device by its built-in cable.
In the example given below the TSX P ACC 01 device must therefore be connected to the UniTelway slave PLC by the device’s integrated cable. Its S1 switch must be positioned on ON
If the device if not placed on a Uni-Telway bus, the position of the S2 switch does not matter.
Illustration:
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Installing TSX SCY 11601/21601 modules
Installing TSX SCY 11601/21601 modules
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter deals with the hardware installation of TSX SCY 11601/21601 modules.
What Is in This Chapter?
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section
Topic
Page
4.1
At a Glance
72
4.2
Description
75
4.3
Built-in Channel Specifications
78
4.4
TSX SCY 21601 Module’s Host Channel Compatibility
80
4.5
Installation
81
4.6
Operation
83
4.7
Module Visual Diagnostics
84
4.8
Built-in Channel Connection
85
4.9
Consumption of TSX SCY 11601/21601 Modules
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Section 4.1
At a Glance
At a Glance
Aim of this Section
This section introduces the TSX SCY 11601/21601 modules.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
72
Page
Introduction
73
Operating Standards
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Introduction
TSX SCY 11601: General
The TSX SCY 11601 communication module allows communication via a Modbus link.
It consists of a communication channel, channel 0, mono-protocol, RS485 isolated asynchronous
serial link supporting the Modbus protocol.
TSX SCY 21601: General
The TSX SCY 21601 module can take PCMCIA communication cards. It has two communication
channels:
 multi-protocol built-in channel (channel 0), RS485 isolated asynchronous serial link, supporting
Uni-Telway, Modbus, or Character Mode protocols
 A PCMCIA host channel (channel 1) which supports the following protocols:
 Uni-Telway, Modbus and Character Mode on an RS 232, Current Loop, or RS 485 link,
corresponding to cards TSX SCP 111, 112 and 114
 Fipway cell network corresponding to the TSX FPP 20 card
Notes for the Two Modules
NOTE: The built-in channel (channel 0) on TSX SCY 11601/21601 modules is only compatible
with a two-wire RS 485 link.
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Operating Standards
General
The TSX SCY 11601/21601 modules and PCMCIA communication cards comply with the following
international norms and standards:
 US Standards: UL508, IEC 1131-2
 CANADA Standards: CSA C22.2/1 42
 Compliance with rule: FCC-B
 EC labeling
 PCMCIA mechanical standard type III E
 PCMCIA 2.01
The link built into the TSX SCY 21601 module complies with communication standards:
 Uni-Telway
 Modbus
 X-Way
The link built into the TSX SCY 11601 module complies with communication standards:
 Jbus/Modbus
 X-Way
TSX SCP 111, 112, 114 PCMCIA cards comply with communication standards:
 Uni-Telway protocols, Modbus
 PCMCIA
 X-Way
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Description
Description
Description
TSX SCY 11601 Module: General
The TSX SCY 11601 module is a simple format module which can be inserted into one of the slots
on a Premium/Atrium PLC station rack.
NOTE: The X bus remote is not authorized for this module.
Illustration:
This TSX SCY 11601 module is made up of the following components:
Number
Description
1
Three indicator LEDs on the front of the module:
 RUN and ERR show the module’s status.
 CH0 displays the status of the built-in serial link channel (channel 0)
communication.
2
Built-in channel (Channel 0) has a 25 pin SUB-D female connector, half duplex
mode (channel 0) RS 485 base link:
 Modbus
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TSX SCY 21601 Module: General
The TSX SCY 21601 module is a simple format module which can be inserted into one of the slots
on a Premium/Atrium PLC station rack.
NOTE: The X bus remote is not authorized for this module.
Illustration:
This module is made up of the following elements:
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Number
Description
1
Three indicator LEDs on the front of the module:
 RUN and ERR show the module’s status.
 CH0 displays the status of the built-in serial link channel (channel 0)
communication.
2
Built-in channel has a 25 pin SUB-D female connector, half duplex mode
(channel 0) RS 485 base link:
 Uni-Telway
 Modbus
 Character Mode
3
PCMCIA type III (channel 1) host channel
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Insertable Cards
Different communication cards which can be built into the TSX SCY 21601 module’s host channel:
Type
Description
TSX SCP 111
Multiprotocol card (Uni-Telway, Modbus, Character
Mode), RS 232, 9 non-isolated signals
TSX SCP 112
Multiprotocol card (Uni-Telway, Modbus, Character
Mode), current loop (BC 20 mA)
TSX SCP 114
Multiprotocol card (Uni-Telway, Modbus, Character
Mode), RS 485, RS 422 compatible isolated
TSX FPP 20
Fipway network cards
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Section 4.3
Built-in Channel Specifications
Built-in Channel Specifications
Built-in Channel Specifications
General
The built-in channel of TSX SCY 11601/21601 modules includes:
RS 485 physical interface
 twisted double pair medium
 TSX SCY 11601 (includes Modbus protocol)
 TSX SCY 21601 (includes Uni-Telway, Modbus, and Character Mode protocols)

Specifications
Specifications of the built-in link for the following three protocols:
Uni-Telway (21601)
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Modbus
Character Mode (21601)
Type
Master/Slave
Master/Slave
Half duplex
Flow
9600 bits/sec.
Parameters can be
set from 1200 to
19200 bits/sec.
9600 bits/sec.
Parameters can be
set from 1200 to
19200 bits/sec.
9600 bits/sec. Parameters can be
set from 1200 to 19200 bits/sec.
Number of devices
28
32
-
Number of slave
addresses
98
98 for the 21601
247 for the 11601
-
Length of bus without 1000 m
branching
1300 m
1000 m
Message size
240 bytes
256 bytes
4 Kb
Utilities
Message handling:
Master/Slave.
Slave/Slave. UNI-TE
requests.
Read words/bits.
Write words/bits.
Diagnostics.
Send character strings. Receive
character strings.
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CAUTION
UNEXPECTED BEHAVIOR OF APPLICATION
Do not use wrong address parameters. For instance:
 Do not set an address parameter that does not correspond to the targeted equipment.
 Do not use value higher than 98 in ADDR function (field "e" for the equipment address) when
using CPU embedded serial port or TSXSCY21601 channel 0 or 1.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.
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TSX SCY 21601 Module’s Host Channel Compatibility
TSX SCY 21601 Module’s Host Channel Compatibility
TSX SCY 21601 Host Channel Compatibility
General
The cards supported by the host channel are:
PCMCIA cards: TSX SCP 111, 112, 114, which communicate with Premium/Atrium, and
Modicon PLCs and other Uni-Telway, Modbus and Character Mode compatible products.
PCMCIA cards are also Jbus/Modbus compatible with 1000 Series PLCs.
 The TSX FPP 20 card is compatible with the following Fipway devices:
 Model 40 PLCs (TSX 47-455, TSX 67-455, etc) in versions later than 5.0
 TSX 17 PLCs
 PC compatible devices connected with TSX FPC10 and TSX FPC 20 cards

NOTE: The TSX FPP 10 card is not supported by the host channel.
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Installation
Installation
Installation
General
The TSX SCY 11601/21601 modules are installed in a Premium/Atrium PLC station rack.
These are included in an X-Way network architecture based on 7 Series, Micro, Premium and
Atrium PLCs.
The TSX SCY 11601 communication module adds the following features to a PLC station:
Modbus isolated mono-protocol RS 485 communication channel

The TSX SCY 21601 communication module adds the following features to a PLC station:
multi-protocol isolated RS 485 communication channel
 standard PCMCIA communication card slot

The TSX SCY 11601/21601 modules can be installed in any available slot in a Premium/Atrium
PLC station rack.
Maximum Number
A TSX SCY 11601 module supports a maximum of 1 discrete RS 485 type communication channel
built into the module.
A TSX SCY 21601 module supports a maximum of two discrete communication channels:
 one RS 485 channel built into the module
 one channel from PCMCIA card that can be integrated into the module
Since the maximum number of discrete channels managed by a PLC station is related to the type
of processor installed, the number of TSX SCY 11601 or TSX SCY 21601 modules in a station will
therefore rely on:
 type of processor installed
 number of discrete channels already used, other than communication channels
Consequently, the user must perform a global memory usage on his/her PLC station in order to
know how many discrete channels are already in use, and thus determine the number of TSX SCY
11601 or TSX SCY 21601 modules which may be used.
NOTE: Discrete channel recognition is defined in the Premium (see Premium and Atrium using
Unity Pro, Processors, racks and power supply modules, Implementation manual)/Atrium
(see Premium and Atrium using Unity Pro, Processors, racks and power supply modules,
Implementation manual) PLC installation Manual.
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Connection/Disconnection
TSX SCY 11601/21601 modules can be connected or disconnected whilst the power is on.
These devices do not have a memory save function.
When one of the two modules is disconnected from the rack, its internal memory is wiped. The
module goes through an initialization phase once it is reconnected.
A TSX SCY 21601 module which has a PCMCIA card installed may be disconnected when the
power is on.
NOTE: Conversely, PCMCIA cards, used in TSX SCY 21601 may not be disconnected while the
power is on.
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Operation
Operation
Operation
TSX SCY 11601 Module: General
The TSX SCY 11601 module manages a communication channel (channel 0):
channel 0: Modbus protocol on an RS 485 half duplex isolated, standardized physical link, with
a speed limited to 19200 bits per second

TSX SCY 21601: General
The TSX SCY 21601 module manages two independent communication channels, which each
have their own functions:
 Channel 0 deals with Uni-Telway, Modbus, and Character Mode protocols on an isolated
physical link and also with standardized RS 485 half duplex with a speed limited to 19200 bits
per second.
 Channel 1 receives one of the following PCMCIA communication cards:
 Field Bus: TSX SCP 111 (RS232), TSX SCP 112 (current loop), TSX SCP 114 (RS 422/RS
485) Uni-Telway, Modbus, and Character mode cards
 Cell network: TSX FPP 20 Fipway card
The choice of PCMCIA card and protocol is made when the TSX SCY 21601 module’s
communication channels are configured using Unity Proware.
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Section 4.7
Module Visual Diagnostics
Module Visual Diagnostics
Visual Module Diagnostics
General
Three LEDs are located on the front panel of TSX SCY 11601/21601 modules. These LEDs
display information on the module’s operating status and on the communication status of the
built-in serial link.
The host channel’s communication status is set by the ERR and COM LEDs in the PCMCIA cards
(see page 114) on the serial or Fipway link.
LED meaning:
RUN
ERR
CH0
Comments
(1)
(1)
Module powered-down or module failure
No communication on the built-in channel
(2)
(1)
Communication on built-in channel
Serious fault on built-in channel
Configuration fault.
No device OK on the channel
Device fault on built-in channel (only for TSX SCY 21601)
Self-tests running
Key:
Off
On
84
Flashing
(1) Neutral status
(2) Line activity display
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Section 4.8
Built-in Channel Connection
Built-in Channel Connection
Aim of this Section
This section describes the different ways to connect the built-in channel of TSX SCY
11601/21601modules.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
Page
At a Glance
86
Connection of TSX SCY 21601 to Uni-Telway Field Bus
88
Reminder on adapting RS 485 distributed line for the TSX SCY 21601
90
Example of Uni-Telway architecture
92
Connection of TSX SCY 11601/21601 Modules to the Modbus Field Bus
93
Reminder on Single Line Polarization in RS 485
95
Example of Modbus architecture
97
Character Mode Connection for TSX_SCY_21601
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At a Glance
TSX SCY 11601 Module: General
Cabling accessories designed to connect the TSX SCY 11601 module’s RS 485 base link allow
the following connection:
 Connection to the Modbus network via a TSX SCA 50 device by a TSX SCY CM 6030 cable or
a TSX SCA 64 device by a TSX SCY CM 6530 cable
Illustration:
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TSX SCY 11601 Module: General
Cabling accessories designed to connect the TSX SCY 21601 module’s RS 485 base link allow
the following connections:
 Connection to the Uni-Telway network via a TSX SCA 50 device by a TSX SCY CU 6030 cable
or a TSX SCA 62 device by a TSX SCY CU 6530 cable
 Connection to the Modbus network via a TSX SCA 50 device by a TSX SCY CM 6530 cable
 Connection to standard RS 485 devices using a link adapted connector via the
TSX SCY CU 6030 or TSX SCY CM 6030cable
Illustration:
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Connection of TSX SCY 21601 to Uni-Telway Field Bus
General
The module’s built-in communication channel is connected to the Uni-Telway field bus by the TSX
SCY CU 6030 connection cable, via the TSX SCA 50 connection device.
Illustration:
Description of Leads
Lead TSX SCY CU 6030:
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Lead TSX SCY CU 6530:
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Reminder on adapting RS 485 distributed line for the TSX SCY 21601
General
This adaptation is used for Uni-Telway networks.
Diagram of normal Uni-Telway network architecture:
Connection of network units
The network is made up of one shielded twisted pair. The connection of the network’s different
units is carried out as follows:
Step
90
Instruction
1
Link all outputs labeled + (Tx+, Rx+) to the network wire labeled: L+.
2
Link all outputs labeled - (Tx-, Rx-) to the network wire labeled: L-
3
Adapt the network’s impedance using two adaptation nodes (Zc) located on the
two end stations of the network.
4
For of distributed polarization of the network, link the L+ 5 V wire to the L- 0 V wire
via two polarization resistors (Pr = 4,7 KΩ). Do this for each station. This
polarization will keep the network stable while not in use.
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Integral Characteristics
Integral characteristics are:







Up to 32 stations
Maximum range: about 1300 m
Bus Topology
≤15 m Branching
2 wire half duplex
Adapting the line end on end units
Adapting the Pr = 4.7 KΩ distributed line
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Example of Uni-Telway architecture
Example
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Connection of TSX SCY 11601/21601 Modules to the Modbus Field Bus
General Points
The built-in channel is linked to the bus via the TSX SCA 50 device through the TSX SCY CM 6030
connection cable.
Illustration of TSX SCY 21601:
Connecting the TSX SCA 50 Unit
NOTE:
On a Modbus bus you must:
polarize the line, in general in only one spot (usually on the master device) with 470 O
resistance. Connect Rpull-down to EMI- (D(A)) and Rpull-up to EMI+ (D(B)).
 adapt the line on the two end devices with a resistance of 150 O between EMI+ and EMI- (EMI+
is already connected internally by the card)

Modbus without Line Adaptation
The following diagram shows the wiring of a slave in intermediate position to the Modbus network:
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Modbus with Line Adaptation and Polarization
The following diagram shows the wiring of a master, placed at the end of the Modbus network:
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Reminder on Single Line Polarization in RS 485
General
Single line polarization is the polarization used for Modbus type networks.
General architecture diagram of a RS 485 network:
Connection of Network Units
The network is made up of one shielded twisted pair. The connection of the network’s different
units is carried out as follows:
Step
Instruction
1
Link all outputs labeled + (Tx+, Rx+) to the network wire labeled: L+.
2
Link all outputs labeled - (Tx-, Rx-) to the network wire labeled: L-
3
Adapt the impedance of the network to the average of the two adaptation elements
(Rc) located on the two end stations of the network.
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Step
4
Instruction
Connect the wire L+ to 5 V and the wire L- to 0.V via the two polarization resistors
(Rp = 470 Ω) to achieve polarization of the network.
This polarization continuously circulates a current in the network.
Polarization can be anywhere on the network (in practice it is generally done at
master level).
There must be single polarization for the entire network, whatever its range.
Integral Characteristics
Integral characteristics are:
up to 32 stations
 maximum range: about 1300 m
 bus topology
 = 15 m branching
 2-wire half duplex
 adapting the line end on end units
 polarization Rp = 470 ohms

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Example of Modbus architecture
Example
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Character Mode Connection for TSX_SCY_21601
General
The TSX SCY CM 6030 cable must be used to connect the TSX SCY 21601 module with an RS
485 standard device.
Users must connect the Character Mode TSX SCY 21601 to a Half duplex RS 485 standard device
using the TSX SCY CM 6030 connection cable, adding a connector adapted for the intended
device to the end of the cable, and linking the necessary signals (see lead connections
(see page 93)).
Illustration:
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Section 4.9
Consumption of TSX SCY 11601/21601 Modules
Consumption of TSX SCY 11601/21601 Modules
Consumption of TSX SCY 11601/21601 Modules
Values
This table shows the consumption of TSX SCY 11601 and TSX SCY 21601 modules without a
PCMCIA card (for 21601) or connection to the built-in channel:
Voltage
Typical Current
Maximum Current
Power Dissipation
5 Volts
350 mA
420 mA
2.1 W max.
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Implementation of PCMCIA Cards
Implementation of PCMCIA Cards
Aim of this Chapter
This chapter provides an overview of the hardware implementation for PCMCIA communication
cards on Premium/Atrium PLCs.
What Is in This Chapter?
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section
5.1
Topic
Page
At a Glance
102
5.2
Description
104
5.3
Connecting the PCMCIA Card Reception Channel
106
5.4
Connection of the TSX SCP 111 card
115
5.5
Connection of the TSX SCP 112 Card
118
5.6
Connection of the TSX SCP 114 Card
132
5.7
Summary of Connection Devices
141
5.8
Precautions when Connecting PCMCIA Cards
142
5.9
Consumption of PCMCIA Cards
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Section 5.1
At a Glance
At a Glance
At a Glance
General
Premium/Atrium PLC stations connect to communication networks, buses and links through
PCMCIA communication cards.
The card to be connected is a metal device whose dimensions comply with PCMCIA extended type
III.
PCMCIA cards are installed in the host slot of the processor and/or TSX SCY 21601 module in
PLCs from the Premium family.
PCMCIA cards can also be used in devices which have slots for type III cards, such as FT 2100
terminals or PC-compatible third-party devices, for example.
Illustration:
NOTE: It is prohibited to connect PCMCIA cards when the power is switched on.
PCMCIA cards are installed, operated and maintained using Unity Pro programming and operation
software for all PLCs in the Premium family.
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Series link PCMCIA cards.
Each TSX SCP 111, 112, 114 PCMCIA card supports a different physical layer. This family
comprises three products:
Product Reference
Physical Layer
TSX SCP 111
RS 232 link
TSX SCP 112
Current loop link (20 mA)
TSX SCP 114
RS 485 link (RS 422 compatible)
Illustration
All three cards, TSX SCP 111, 112 and 114, support the following communication protocols:
 Modbus protocol
 Uni-Telway protocol
 Character Mode asynchronous link
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Section 5.2
Description
Description
Description
General
PCMCIA type III (extended) communication cards are built into a metal case with the following
dimensions:
 length: 85.5 mm
 width: 51 mm
 height: 10 mm
The front of the card is designed to display communication status and provides the physical
connection to the network.
Mechanical Configuration
The mechanical configuration of the card must be adapted by mounting a removable cover,
depending on the type of installation desired:
Type of Installation
Configuration
Installation on a
Premium type
processor or on a
TSX SCY 21601
communication module
Removable cover with
wings. Screws are
provided to fix it to the
host module (marked 3 on
illustration).
Illustration
Installation on an Atrium Removable cover with
type processor
wings. Screws are
provided to fix it to the
Atrium processor
(marked 2 on illustration).
Installation onto a PC
compatible device
Removable cover
(marked 1 on illustration)
NOTE: The covers with wings, mounted on PCMCIA cards, prevent any accidental removal when
switched on and guarantee that the card remains in good working order.
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The two covers 1 and 3 are provided with the PCMCIA card. Cover 2 is provided with the Atrium
processor.
Connection to the network is achieved by connecting the link cable to the front of the card. A
guidance system is used to prevent anything being mounted incorrectly.
The product reference label informs the user of the type of physical layer supported by the card.
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Section 5.3
Connecting the PCMCIA Card Reception Channel
Connecting the PCMCIA Card Reception Channel
Aim of this Section
This section describes the installation of PCMCIA cards in the reception channel of the TSX SCY
21601 module.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
106
Page
Precautions to be Taken when Connecting PCMCIA Card
107
Connection of PCMCIA Cards
108
Product References for PCMCIA Cards and Installation
109
Mounting Cards and Cables
110
PCMCIA Card Operation Display
113
Visual Diagnostics of PCMCIA Cards
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General
CAUTION
UNEXPECTED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Power off the device before handling the PCMCIA card.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.
When removing or inserting the card, the unit is not guaranteed to be operational. There is no
procedure for a warm start between the PCMCIA card and the TSX SCY 21601 host device.
In the event that the operating environment does not allow the application to be stopped by
switching off the PLC processor, you are recommended to remove the TSX SCY 21601 module
with the PCMCIA card.
The PCMCIA card must be equipped with a PLC version cover and be screwed into the TSX SCY
21601 host module before the unit is switched on (mechanical configuration (see page 104)).
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Connection of PCMCIA Cards
General
Connecting PCMCIA cards requires specific cables and connection devices, depending on the
type of models.
Series Link Cards
Product references of cables and branch devices to be used with series link PCMCIA cards
according to the different protocols:
PCMCIA Card
Uni-Telway
Modbus
Character Mode
TSX SCP 111
(RS 232)
TSX SCP CD 1030/1100 in
point to point mode
TSX SCP CD 1030/1100 in
point to point mode
TSX SCP CD 1030/1100
TSX SCP CC 1030 in
multidrop mode via a modem
TSX SCP CC 1030 in
multidrop mode via a modem
TSX SCP 112
(Current Loop)
TSX SCP CX 2030
TSX SCP CX 2030
TSX SCP CX 2030
TSX SCP 114
(RS 422/RS 485
TSX SCP CU 4030, TSX SCA
64 and TSX SCA 50
TSX SCP CM 4030, TSX
SCA 64 and TSX SCA 50
TSX SCP CU 4030,
TSX SCP CM 4030 and
TSX SCP CM 4530
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Installation
Table showing options for installing PCMCIA cards in processor host channels and in the
TSX SCY 21601 module:
Product
References
Processor Host Channel
TSX SCY 21601 Host Channel
TSX SCP 111
Yes
Yes
TSX SCP 112
Yes
Yes
TSX SCP 114
Yes
Yes
Application-specific Channels and Network Connections
Table showing the number of application-specific channels or network connections used by
PCMCIA cards:
Product
References
Number of Application-specific Channels
Card in the Processor
Card in the TSX SCY 21601
Module
TSX SCP 111
0
1
TSX SCP 112
0
1
TSX SCP 114
0
1
Maximum Number of Application-specific Channels per Processor Type
Number of "application-specific" channels supported:
Premium (see Premium and Atrium using Unity Pro, Processors, racks and power supply
modules, Implementation manual)
 Atrium (see Premium and Atrium using Unity Pro, Processors, racks and power supply
modules, Implementation manual)

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Mounting Cards and Cables
PCMCIA Card Details
Illustration:
PCMCIA cards are made up of the following elements:
Number Designation
110
Comments
1
Equipped card
Receives electronic components
2
Body made of zamac
-
3
PCMCIA connector
Connector with 20 connection points
4
Upper cover
Houses the product reference label that shows
the type of PCMCIA card
5
Removable cover
Ensures the card is displayed in its slot. The
names of the two LEDs are printed on the front of
the removable cover. This cover is also used to
fix the PCMCIA card on the processor or on the
TSX SCY 21601 module.
6
Linking cable with ferule
The ferule placed on the end of the PCMCIA card
cable side prevents the cable being pinched by
the removable cover. This ferule also eliminates
the risk of causing a bending radius which can
damage the quality of the link.
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To assemble the transmission card for the processor or the TSX SCY 21601, first remove the cover
which is screwed on the device and then follow the instructions below:
Step
Action
Illustration
1
Connect the cable.
2
Place the appropriate cover
on the device, taking care to
insert the ferrule in the slot
provided in order to fix the
cable to the card.
3
Screw on the cover.
4
Insert the card in the slot
provided in the host device.
5
Screw in the card to stop it
being moved when switched
on, and to ensure it functions
effectively.
Assembly for TSX P57 5•4 Processors
To assemble the card in TSX P57 5•4 type processors, follow the instructions below:
Step
Action
1
Connect the cable.
2
Place the appropriate
cover on the device,
taking care to insert the
ferrule in the slot provided
in order to fix the cable to
the card.
3
Screw on the cover.
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111
Step
112
Action
4
Remove the plastic cover
from the caddy.
5
Guide the card into the
caddy from an oblique
angle using the 2 locating
devices.
6
Slide the card into the
caddy until it stops. The
card is now firmly
attached to the caddy.
7
Insert the assembly
(caddy and card) in the
slot provided in the host
device.
8
Screw in the card to stop it
being moved when
switched on, and to
ensure it functions
effectively.
Illustration
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General
Two diagnostics LEDs are located on the front of the card. They inform the user on how exchanges
between the device supporting the PCMCIA card and the related device are functioning.
Illustration
Number Description
1
Error "ERR" LED (normally off) displays errors.
This is red.
2
The "COM" communication LED displays the line
activity.
This LED is yellow on TSX SCP 111/112/114
cards.
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Visual Diagnostics of PCMCIA Cards
General
Depending on their state, LEDs of the PCMCIA card indicate the operating mode for
communication, as well as the card diagnostics.
TSX SCP 111/112/114 Cards
State of LEDs:
ERR
COM
(1)
Meaning
Corrective actions
Device switched off, no dialog
Check the power supply.
Card not operational.
Operating normally
-
Serious error
Change the card.
Functional fault
Check the configuration and the
connection to the
communication bus.
Functional fault
Check the configuration.
Key:
Off
On
Flashing
(1)
114
Neutral status
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Connection of the TSX SCP 111 card
Connection of the TSX SCP 111 card
Subject of this Section
This section deals with the hardware installation of TSX SCP 111 PCMCIA cards.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
Page
Point to Point Connection in Character Mode (DTE ´ DTE)
116
Uni-Telway, Modbus or Character Mode via Modem
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Point to Point Connection in Character Mode (DTE ´ DTE)
General
The TSX SCP 111 RS 232 physical support card is inserted either in the processor or in the TSX
SCY 21601 module. It is connected to the related device with the TSX SCP CD 1030/1100 cable.
The devices to be connected are DTE to DTE (Data Terminal Equipment). For example: terminal,
printer, etc.
Illustration:
Description of TSX SCP CD 1030 Cable
Illustration:
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General
The PCMCIA card is connected to a Uni-Telway, Modbus or Character Mode bus, via a modem
and a telephone link (DTE/DCE type), using a TSX SCP CC 1030 cable.
The connected devices are DCE type, for example a modem or a converter.
Illustration:
Description of the TSX SCP CC 1030 cable
Illustration:
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Connection of the TSX SCP 112 Card
Connection of the TSX SCP 112 Card
Subject of this Section
This section deals with the hardware installation of TSX SCP 112 PCMCIA cards.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
118
Page
Connection of the TSX SCP 112 card
119
Connecting in point to point mode
120
Multidrop Connection
121
Dynamic Performance
122
TSX SCP 112 Connection with April 5000/7000 PLCs
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Connection of the TSX SCP 112 card
General
The PCMCIA TSX SCP 112 card is used to connect a Premium/Atrium PLC station to a loop link
with a current of 20 mA in point to point or multidrop.
NOTE: In all cases the power supply is: 24 V ± 20%, external to the TSX SCP 112 card, and
must provide the current required for the current loop supply .
The TSX SCP CX 2030 cable is used for this type of connection (length 3 m).
Description of the TSX SCP CX 2030 cable:
NOTE: A screw terminal block needs to be installed to connect the TSX SCP 112 card.
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Connecting in point to point mode
General
The diagram below describes the wiring principles for TSX SCP 112 loop current PCMCIA cards
in point to point. Point to point is only carried out according to 20 mA mode when idle.
Illustration:
NOTE: Important: the cable shielding must be connected at the shortest point in the junction
blocks.
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Multidrop Connection
General
Multidrop is only carried out in 0 mA idle mode. The send cable and receive cable are set in parallel.
The master is set by the software.
Example of connection of n TSX SCP 112 cards:
NOTE: The cable shielding must be connected at the shortest point in the junction blocks.
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Dynamic Performance
General
The flow of a current loop link is limited by the cross-section and the length or the cable used.
The user should refer to the two charts below to evaluate the performance which can be obtained
using this application.
Point to Point
These curves are given for a shielded two pair cable (send through one pair, reception through the
other) while observing all the precautions of use.
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Multidrop
The chart below is given for a shielded cable with a conductor cross-section of 0.34 mm2. The
connection is made according to the parallel multidrop diagram below. Using conductors with a
larger cross-section improves the quality of the signals transmitted:
Multidrop link performance is optimized when there are more connected stations. The line is busier,
which improves the quality of the transmitted signal.
When the connection is made according to the diagram above (see page 121), the number of
stations can be increased artificially (to a maximum of 16 stations) by loading the line at one of its
ends.
This can be carried out by incorporating a load resistance.
This load resistance can be connected to any junction block providing it is between pins 17 and 19
of cards TSX SCP 112.
The value of Lr resistance simulating the load of "N" stations is determined by the formula:
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Example:
An installation is physically made up of 6 stations connected in multidrop with an external 24 V
supply.
The performance of the line is that of 10 stations, simulating the load of 4 additional stations by a
resistance:
NOTE: The load resistance must not have an inductive effect or there is a risk that it will not
operate.
Use a thick layer of resistance.
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TSX SCP 112 Connection with April 5000/7000 PLCs
General
PCMCIA card TSX SCP 112 20 mA current loop is used to connect April communication modules
JBU0220 and JBU0250. The multidrop connection of PCMCIA card TSX SCP 112 to modules
JBU0220 and JBU0250 is carried out in series mode. To connect April modules refer to reference
manual TEM60000F.
NOTE: Important: You must configure card TSX SCP 112 in point to point mode in the Unity Pro
configuration screen, for both the point to point or the multidrop series.
NOTE: The current loop authorizes a current of 20 mA when idle, in point to point as well as in
multidrop mode.
If a slave is switched off the sender of this slave become active and the line is available.
If the loop supply is offset on one of the slaves, switching this slave off will cause communication
to be interrupted.
Point to Point Link: Module JBU0220 or Active JBU0250
Illustration:
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Point to Point Link: Active TSX SCP 112 Card
Illustration:
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Mixed Terminal Links
Illustration:
Multidrop Type Link
The following examples describe the different wiring possibilities for card TSX SCP 112 with
modules JBU0220/0250.
NOTE: The 24 V supply of each TSX SCP 112 present on the loop must be connected, whether
passively or actively, otherwise the link will not function.
These supplies must not have any shared (potential) point between them. Do not connect the -24
V supply to the earth.
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Example 1: active master TSX SCP 112 multidrop
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Example 3: multidrop master JBU0220/0250 active send/receive - slaves TSX SCP 112
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Section 5.6
Connection of the TSX SCP 114 Card
Connection of the TSX SCP 114 Card
Subject of this Section
This section deals with the hardware installation of TSX SCP 114 PCMCIA cards.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
132
Page
Connection to the Uni-Telway Network
133
Connecting to the Modbus Bus
136
Multi-protocol asynchronous link connection RS 422
138
Connecting to Modbus Full-Duplex in Premium Hot Standby Configuration
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Connection to the Uni-Telway Network
General
The TSX SCP 114 RS 485 physical support card, connects to the UNI-TELWAY network by the
TSX SCP CU 4030 cable via the TSX SCA 50 connection device, or by the TSX SCP CU 4530
cable (provided with SUB-D 15 pin connector) via device TSX SCA 62. The card is inserted in the
processor or in the module TSX SCY 21601.
The TSX SCA 50 is passive and made up of a printed circuit board fitted with 3 sets of screw
terminal blocks. It is used to connect a station by branching on the main section of a Uni-Telway
bus.
It ensures continuing operation of electrical signals, shielding and end of line adaptation function.
Type of Connection
The cable of the PCMCIA card has bare wires at its ends which the user must connect to the
terminal located inside the device.
Illustration:
NOTE: The branching device configures the wiring system of the card and a branching type of
connection system.
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Description of TSX SCP CU 4030 Cable
Illustration:
Connection via a TSX SCA 62 Device
Illustration:
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Description of TSX SCP CU 4530 Cable
Illustration:
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Connecting to the Modbus Bus
General Points
The TSX SCP 114 PCMCIA card is connected to the Modbus bus using the TSX SCP CM 4030
link cable. This cable is connected to the branching device TSX SCA 50.
Type of Connection
The cable of the PCMCIA card has bare wires at its ends which the user must connect to the
terminal located inside the device.
Illustration:
NOTE: The length of the cable used (3 m), makes it possible to link a device to a TSX SCA 50
connection device located within a 3-meter radius of the card. This length ensures connection
inside a standard cabinet
Description of the TSX SCP CM 4030 Cable
The 20-pin miniature PCMCIA connector supports the following signals:
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NOTE:
On a Modbus bus you must:
 Polarize the line, in general in only one spot (usually on the master device) with 470 O resistors.
Connect Pdw to D0 (D(A)) and Pup to D1 (D(B)).
 Adapt the line on the two end devices with a 150 O resistor between D0 and D1 (D1 is already
connected internally via the card).
To connect a TSX SCP 114 card to a PLC Series 1000 (S1000), D1 must be connected to L-.
Connecting Modbus to TSX SCA 50 Device
Connection with no line terminator:
Connection of a SCA 50 with line terminator:
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General
Connecting the TSX SCP 114 card in Character Mode does not require any specific accessories.
The product reference for the RS 485/RS 422 PCMCIA card linking cable is TSX SCP CX 4030. It
is 3 meters in length.
Type of connection
The TSX SCP 114 PCMCIA card is connected in point to point to an RS 422A standard device VAX
station type.
Illustration:
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Illustration:
See also Character Mode Connection for TSX_SCY_21601, page 98 (TSX SCY 21601 module
integrated link)
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Connecting to Modbus Full-Duplex in Premium Hot Standby Configuration
General
Two Premium PLCs in a Hot Standby configuration are connected in Full-Duplex mode to the
common target through TSX SCP 114 cards an a branching device TSX SCA 64.
NOTE: TSX SCP 114 card version must be ≥ V3.3
Wiring Connection Example
The following drawing shows an example wiring connections for two Premium PLCs in a Hot
Standby configuration to the Modbus bus in Full-Duplex mode:
1
2
3
4
140
TSX SCA 10 End of line adaptor
Slave
Bus
TSX SCP CM 4530
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Summary of Connection Devices
Summary of Connection Devices
Summary of PCMCIA Card Connection Devices
TSX SCP 111
Type of Cable
Product Reference
Designation
Modem cable
TSX SCP CC 1030
Connection cable via Modem
DTE/DCE 9 signals RS 232C, L = 3 m
Standard cable
TSX SCP CD 1030
TSX SCP CD 1100
Connection cable DTE/DTE RS 232C,
L = 3 m or 10 m
TSX SCP 112
Type of Cable
Product Reference Designation
Current loop cable
TSX SCP CX 2030
Current loop cable 20 mA, L = 3 m
TSX SCP 114
Type of Cable
Product Reference
Designation
Universal cable
TSX SCP CX 4030
Universal cable type RS 485 and
RS 422, L = 3 m
Uni-Telway cable
TSX SCP CU 4030
Cable type RS 485, L = 3 m
Modbus cable
TSX SCP CM 4030
Cable type RS 485, L = 3 m
Connection device
TSX SCA 50
Connection device screwed to bus for RS
485 series link
Connection device
TSX SCA 62
Connection device via connector to bus
for RS 485 series link
Converter device
TSX SCA 72
RS 232C/RS 485 converter device
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Precautions when Connecting PCMCIA Cards
Precautions when Connecting PCMCIA Cards
Precautions for Connecting PCMCIA Cards
Important
Cards must be connected or disconnected in the host device (processor or TSX SCY 21601) when
the device is switched off.
The ferrule, placed in direct contact with the PCMCIA card device, is used to handle electrical
interference carried by the link cable braids.
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Consumption of PCMCIA Cards
Consumption of PCMCIA Cards
Consumption of PCMCIA Cards
TSC SCP 111
Table of consumption:
Voltage
Typical Current
Maximum Current
Power Dissipation
5 volts
140 mA
300 mA
1.5 W max.
TSC SCP 112
Table of consumption:
Voltage
Typical Current
Maximum Current
Power Dissipation
5 volts
120 mA
300 mA
1.5 W max.
TSC SCP 114
Table of consumption:
Voltage
Typical Current
Maximum Current
Power Dissipation
5 volts
150 mA
300 mA
1.5 W max.
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TSX SCA 64 Connection Device
Aim of this Chapter
This chapter introduces the functions of the TSX SCA 64 connection device.
What Is in This Chapter?
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section
Topic
Page
6.1
General Introduction
146
6.2
Physical Description
148
6.3
Dimensions and Mounting
150
6.4
Installation
152
6.5
Bus Cable Shield Cabling
153
6.6
Device Configuration and Transmission Pair Polarization
160
6.7
Adapting the Line End
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Section 6.1
General Introduction
General Introduction
General Introduction
General Points
The TSX SCA 64 unit is a cabling accessory, which allows a 2 or 4 wire mode communication
module to be connected to a Modbus, Jbus, or Jnet.
In 2-Wire Mode
In this mode, connectable communication interfaces are:
built-in channel of the TSX SCY 11601/21601 modules, via a TSX CM 6530 cable
 TSX SCP/JNP 114 PCMCIA card, via a TSX SCP CM 6530 cable

NOTE: Connection can be made to either the JM or the JS connector, regardless of channel
configuration (master or slave).
Illustration
This diagram shows the general principal for connecting in 2-wire mode for a TSX SCY 21601.
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In 4-Wire Mode
In this mode, the connectable communication interface is:
PCMCIA TSX SCP/JNP 114 card, via a TSX SCP CM 4530 cable, through a TSX SCP CM 6530
cable

Connect the TSX SCP CM 6530 cable to the:
JM connector if the PCMCIA card channel is configured in master mode
 JS connector if the PCMCIA card channel is configured in slave mode

Illustration
This diagram shows the general principal for connecting in 4-wire mode.
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Section 6.2
Physical Description
Physical Description
Physical Description
Illustration
This diagram shows the assembly plan for the TSX SCA 64 connection device.
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Nodes
The following table describes the different nodes, which make up the connection device.
No. Description
1
Cover screws
2
Device cover
3
Screws fixing restart ground clamps
4
Restart ground clamps
5
Metallic part providing the ground link between the 2 cables
6
SUB D 15 pin female (JM) connector able to receive:
 in 2-wire mode: the male connector of a TSX SCY CM 6530 or TSX SCP CM 4530 connection
cable, whether the channel is master or slave
 in 4-wire mode: the male connector of a TSX SCP CM 4530 connection cable, if the channel is
master
 TSX SCA 10 line terminator, if the device is located at the beginning or end of the line
 male analyzer connection cable connector
7
1 micro-switch allowing configuration in 2-or 4-wire operation
8
SUB D 15 pin female (JS) connector able to receive:
 in 2-wire mode: the male connector of a TSX SCY CM 6530 or TSX SCP CM 4530 connection
cable, whether the channel is master or slave
 in 4-wire mode: the male connector of a TSX SCP CM 4530 connection cable, if the channel is
slave
 TSX SCA 10 line terminator, if the device is located at the beginning or end of the line
 male analyzer connection cable connector
9
4 micro-switches allowing polarization mode to be configured
10
Terminal to connect green/yellow ground wire
11
Connection terminals for the main connection cables providing bus continuity
12
Device connection base
13
Screw holes (4 diameter) to fix the device to a board or panel (60mm apart)
14
Main 2 or 3 pair cable providing bus continuity (max. 10 diameter), for connection to JA
15
5VDC power supply cable (for external polarization if required) for connection to JC
16
Main 2 or 3 pair cable providing bus continuity (max. 10 diameter), for connection to JB
17
Green/yellow device grounding cable
18
Main cable with corresponding ground format connected to local ground via a surge suppressor
19
Power supply cable and green/yellow ground wire
20
Main cable with corresponding ground format connected to local ground
NOTE: Nodes 14 and 16 are not included with the TSX SCA 64 device.
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Section 6.3
Dimensions and Mounting
Dimensions and Mounting
Dimensions and Mounting
Dimensions
This diagram shows the dimensions of the RSX SCA 64 connection device.
Mounting/Fixing
The device can be mounted on one of the following:
board or panel, secured with 2 M4 screws (min. length 20mm)
 DIN profile - Refs. AM1-DP 200 or AM1-DE 200 (Schneider catalog references)

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Drilling Template
This diagram shows the plan for mounting on a board or panel.
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Section 6.4
Installation
Installation
Installation
Required Hardware
Installing the TSX SCA 64 device requires the following:
2.5mm wide flat tipped screwdriver
 cross tipped screwdriver (PZ01)

Procedure
The labels in the text below correspond with those found in the description of the device.
Step
Action
1
Unscrew screw 1 with a PZ01 screwdriver, open cover 2.
2
Fix one of the following device connection bases to its support:
 DIN AM1-DP200 or AM1-DE 200 profile
 board or panel, and secure with 2 M4 screws (min. length 20mm)
3
Prepare main cables 14 and 16 according to the connection type selected, as indicated on
the following pages.
4
Position the ground clamps 4 onto the cables.
5
Position the ground link 5, if necessary, according to the type of connection selected, as
indicated on the following pages.
6
Connect the main cables (and the power supply cable if necessary) to terminal 11 according
to the type of connection selected, as indicated on the following pages.
The cable wires should have DZ5-CE005 cable ends (for the main cables) and DZ5-CE007
cable ends (for the power supply cable).
Use a 2.5mm wide flat tipped screwdriver.
Torque on terminal screw
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0.25 N.m.
7
Screw on the ground clamps and link with the screws 3, using a cross tipped PZ01
screwdriver.
8
Connect the green/yellow ground wire 17 to connection terminal 10.
9
Secure the cables with nylon clips. (Attach the green/yellow wire to the power supply cable
if it is present).
10
Set the micro-switches 7 and 9 to the desired configuration; see configurations on following
pages.
11
Break the scored tabs on the cover 2 to make way for the cables.
12
Mount the cover 2 and secure it with the screw 1 using a cross tipped PZ01 screwdriver.
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Section 6.5
Bus Cable Shield Cabling
Bus Cable Shield Cabling
Aim of this Section
This section describes the different local grounding principles for the bus.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
Page
Local Grounding the Bus: General
154
Connecting the Shield to the Local Ground and to the Two Ends of the Cable (Recommended
Cable Type)
156
Connecting the Shield to the Local Ground at One End of the Cable and to the Local Ground
via a Surge Suppressor at the Other End
157
Connecting the Shielding to the Local Ground at One End and Isolating it From the Ground at
the Other End
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Local Grounding the Bus: General
Introduction
The bus can be grounded in three different ways:
Connect the shield to the local ground and to the two ends of the cable.
 Connect the shield to the local ground at one end and to the local ground via a surge suppressor
at the other end.
 Connect the shielding to the local ground at one end and isolating it from the ground at the other
end.

Principle
Opposite each main cable path, a copper pad grounds the cable shields:
 The path (20 in the following diagram) locally grounds the cable shielding.
 The path (18 in the following diagram) locally grounds the cable shielding via a surge
suppressor.
Illustration
This diagram shows the principle for locally grounding the device as a whole.
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Cable Preparation Template: Introduction
Certain precautions must be taken in order to ensure correct placement of the bus cables:
Follow the stripping template.
 Use the following cable ends:
 DZ5-CE005 for the main cables
 DZ5-CE007 for the power supply cable

This diagram shows the local grounding principle for the device as a whole.
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Connecting the Shield to the Local Ground and to the Two Ends of the Cable
(Recommended Cable Type)
Principle
The two grounding tracks should be linked via the ground link 5 shown. End devices differ in that
they only have one cable. Where this is the case, the ground link 5 shown is not required as long
as the cable is positioned in slot 20 shown in the diagram.
Illustration
This diagram shows the principle for locally grounding the cable.
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Connecting the Shield to the Local Ground at One End of the Cable and to the
Local Ground via a Surge Suppressor at the Other End
Principle
Only cable 16 shown is connected to the local ground. Cable 14 shown is connected to the local
ground via a surge suppressor.
NOTE: Ground link 5 shown is not used.
Illustration
This diagram shows the principle for locally grounding the cable.
Connecting several devices together:
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Connecting the Shielding to the Local Ground at One End and Isolating it From
the Ground at the Other End
Principle
Only cable 16 shown is connected to the local ground. Cable shielding 14 shown is isolated from
the ground by a thermo-retractable tube (not included).
NOTE: In this case, ground link 5 shown is not used.
Illustration
This diagram shows the principle for locally grounding the cable.
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Device Configuration and Transmission Pair Polarization
Device Configuration and Transmission Pair Polarization
Aim of this Section
This section contains the different configurations of the TSX SCA 64 device.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
160
Page
2-Wire Configuration with Data Pair Polarization by a Station
161
2-Wire Configuration with Data Pair Polarization via a 5VDC External Power Supply
163
4-Wire Configuration with Polarization of One Pair by the Master Station and the Other by a
Slave Station
165
4-Wire Configuration with 2-Pair Polarization via 5VDC External Power Supply
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2-Wire Configuration with Data Pair Polarization by a Station
Introduction
Main cables 14 and 16 are 2-pair cables:
one RXD1, RXD0, pair
 one COMMON, COMMON, pair

Green/yellow wire 17 is connected to the module’s ground terminal.
NOTE: This pair is only polarized once on the whole bus.
Illustration
This diagram shows a configuration with shielding connection at one end only.
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Position of the Switches
This table shows the switch positions.
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Switches
Position On
Master Station Device
Slave Stations
S1
2W
2W
S2
ON
OFF
S3
OFF
OFF
S4
OFF
OFF
S5
OFF
OFF
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Supply
Introduction
Main cables 14 and 16 are 2-pair cables:
one RXD1, RXD0, pair
 one COMMON, COMMON, pair

Power supply cable 15 is linked to an external 5VDC power supply.
Green/yellow wire 17 is connected to the module’s ground terminal.
NOTE: The pair must only be polarized once on the whole bus.
Illustration
This diagram shows a configuration with shielding connection at one end only.
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Position of the Switches
This table shows the switch positions.
Switches
Position On
Device Receiving Power
Supply
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Other Devices
S1
2W
2W
S2
OFF
OFF
S3
OFF
OFF
S4
ON
OFF
S5
OFF
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Other by a Slave Station
Introduction
Main cables 14 and 16 are 3-pair cables:
one RXD1, RXD0, pair
 one TXD1, TXD0, pair
 one COMMON, COMMON, pair

Green/yellow wire 17 is connected to the module’s ground terminal.
NOTE:


Each pair must only be polarized once on the whole bus.
These diagrams show a configuration with shielding connection at one end only.
Illustration
This diagram shows a configuration with RXD1, RXD0 pair polarization by the master station
connected to JM.
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Position of the Switches
This table shows the switch positions.
Switches
Positions On
S1
4W
S2
ON
S3
OFF
S4
OFF
S5
OFF
Master Station Device
Illustration
This diagram shows a configuration with TXD1 and TXD0 pair polarization by one of the slave
stations connected to JS.
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Position of the Switches
This table shows the switch positions.
Switches
Positions On
One of the Slave Stations
Other Slave Stations
S1
4W
4W
S2
OFF
OFF
S3
OFF
OFF
S4
OFF
OFF
S5
ON
OFF
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4-Wire Configuration with 2-Pair Polarization via 5VDC External Power Supply
Introduction
Main cables 14 and 16 are 3-pair cables:
one RXD1, RXD0, pair
 one TXD1, TXD0, pair
 one COMMON, COMMON, pair

Power supply cable 15 is linked to an external 5VDC power supply.
Green/yellow wire 17 is connected to the module’s ground terminal.
NOTE: Each pair must only be polarized once on the whole bus.
Illustration
This diagram shows a configuration with shielding connection at one end only.
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Position of the Switches
This table shows the switch positions.
Switches
Position On
Device Receiving Power
Supply
Other Devices
S1
4W
4W
S2
OFF
OFF
S3
ON
OFF
S4
ON
OFF
S5
OFF
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Section 6.7
Adapting the Line End
Adapting the Line End
Aim of this Section
This section contains information on line end adaptations on TSX SCA 64 devices.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
170
Page
Line End Adaptation
171
Signals on the JM and JS SUB-D15 Pin Connectors
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Line End Adaptation
At a Glance
Each end of the bus cable must have a line end jack adaptor. This line end jack adapter can be
plugged into free connectors on either JM (master) or JS (slave) on TSX SCA 64 devices, located
at the ends of the bus.
A TSX SCA 10 kit consisting of 2 SUB D 15 pin connectors plus accessories (cover, screws, wiring
etc.) enables the user to configure and set up the line end jacks.
Illustration
This view shows a line end jack.
SCA 64 Mounting Example
This example shows a communication bus with 4 TSXx SCA 64 connection devices.
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Installing Line End Jacks: At a Glance
The configuration is attained by plugging each SUB D 15 pin 2-wire connector (supplied) into the
sockets, enabling line adaptation.
This diagram shows the configuration:
Mounting Procedure
Installation:
Status
172
Action
1
Plug the wires supplied into the SUB D 15 pin connectors as shown above.
2
Put the connector into place in one of the half-covers (the connector can be either way up).
3
Attach the latch screw.
4
Put the sleeve into place.
5
Cover it all with the other half-cover, taking care not to damage the wires.
6
Screw in or clip on the two half-covers (depending upon the type included).
7
Use the blank labels provided to show utilization.
Note: Cable clamps and/or other accessories should not be used.
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Connecting an Analyzer
The JM or JS connectors on the TSX SCA 64 device can support a frame analyzer, which is
connected by a SUB D 15 (male) pin connector. Signals relating to each pair are available on the
device connectors as indicated in the diagram below.
This diagram shows the connections for different pairs of the analyzer cable.
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Signals on the JM and JS SUB-D15 Pin Connectors
At a Glance
The table below presents the different signals for each of the connectors:
JM Sub-D15: Master
JS Sub-D15: Slave
Names
(modbus.org)
Function
Pin
Interface
Names
(modbus.org)
Function
RXD1
Master D1 bus signal
to slaves
1
Bus
RXD1
Master D1 bus signal
to slaves
LT0
TXD pair RC
terminator
2
Bus
LT0
TXD pair RC
terminator
LT1
TXD pair R terminator
(not used)
3
Bus
LT1
TXD pair R terminator
(not used)
RXD0
Master D0 bus signal
to slaves
4
Bus
RXD0
Master D0 bus signal
to slaves
TXD1
Slave D1 bus signal to 5
master
Bus
TXD1
Slave D1 bus signal to
master
RXD0M
RXD0 reception from
master
6
Device
RXD0S
RXD0 reception from
slave
TXD0M
TXD0 transmission
from master
7
Device
TXD0S
TXD0 transmission
from slave
Common
Bus 0V common
8
Common
Bus 0V common
LR0
RXD pair RC
terminator
9
Bus
LR0
RXD pair RC
terminator
LR1
RXD pair R terminator
(not used)
10
Bus
LR1
RXD pair R terminator
(not used)
TXD0
Slave D0 bus signal to 11
master
Bus
TXD0
Slave D0 bus signal to
master
PR0
For RXD0 polarization 12
by device
Device
PT0
For TXD0 polarization
by device
RXD1M
RXD1 reception from
master
13
Device
RXD1S
RXD1 reception from
slave
TXD1M
TXD1 transmission
from master
14
Device
TXD1S
TXD1 transmission
from slave
PR1
For RXD1 polarization 15
by device
Device
PT1
For TXD1 polarization
by device
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Software Implementation of Modbus, Character Mode, and Uni-Telway Communications
Software Implementation of Modbus, Character Mode, and
Uni-Telway Communications
In this Part
This part presents the software implementation of Modbus, Character Mode, and Uni-Telway
communications with Unity Pro.
What Is in This Part?
This part contains the following chapters:
Chapter
Chapter Name
Page
7
Installation methodology
177
8
Software Implementation of Modbus Communication
179
9
Software implementation of communication using Character Mode
223
10
Software Implementation of Uni-Telway Communication
257
11
Software Implementation of Specific Protocol Communication (FCS SCP
111/114 cards)
309
12
Language Objects of Modbus, Character Mode, and Uni-Telway
Communications
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Installation methodology
Installation methodology
Installation Phase Overview
Introduction
The software installation of the application-specific modules is carried out from the various Unity
Pro editors:
 in offline mode
 in online mode
If you do not have a processor to connect to, Unity Pro allows you to carry out an initial test using
the simulator. In this case the installation (see page 178) is different.
The following order of installation phases is recommended but it is possible to change the order of
certain phases (for example, starting with the configuration phase).
Installation Phases with Processor
The following table shows the various phases of installation with the processor:
Phase
Description
Declaration of variables Declaration of IODDT-type variables for the application-specific
modules and variables of the project.
Mode
Offline (1)
Programming
Project programming.
Offline (1)
Configuration
Declaration of modules.
Offline
Module channel configuration.
Entry of configuration parameters.
Association
Association of IODDTs with the channels configured (variable editor). Offline (1)
Generation
Project generation (analysis and editing of links).
Offline
Transfer
Transfer project to PLC.
Online
Adjustment/Debugging
Project debugging from debug screens, animation tables.
Online
Modifying the program and adjustment parameters.
Documentation
Building documentation file and printing miscellaneous information
relating to the project.
Online (1)
Operation/Diagnostic
Displaying miscellaneous information necessary for supervisory
control of the project.
Online
Diagnostic of project and modules.
Key:
(1)
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Methodology
Implementation Phases with Simulator
The following table shows the various phases of installation with the simulator.
Phase
Description
Mode
Declaration of variables
Declaration of IODDT-type variables for the applicationspecific modules and variables of the project.
Offline (1)
Programming
Project programming.
Offline (1)
Configuration
Declaration of modules.
Offline
Module channel configuration.
Entry of configuration parameters.
Association
Association of IODDTs with the modules configured
(variable editor).
Offline (1)
Generation
Project generation (analysis and editing of links).
Offline
Transfer
Transfer project to simulator.
Online
Simulation
Program simulation without inputs/outputs.
Online
Adjustment/Debugging
Project debugging from debug screens, animation tables.
Online
Modifying the program and adjustment parameters.
Key:
(1)
These various phases can also be performed in the other mode.
NOTE: The simulator is only used for the discrete or analog modules.
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Software Implementation of Modbus Communication
Software Implementation of Modbus Communication
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter presents the software implementation of Modbus communication.
What Is in This Chapter?
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section
Topic
Page
8.1
General
180
8.2
Modbus Communication Configuration
188
8.3
Modbus Communication Programming
202
8.4
Debugging of a Modbus Communication
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Section 8.1
General
General
Subject of this Section
This section presents the general points relating to Modbus communication and its services.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
180
Page
About Modbus
181
Compatibilities
182
Compatibility between a Premium PLC and a Series 1000 PLC
183
Performance
185
Operating Mode
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About Modbus
Introduction
Communicating via Modbus allows the data exchange between all the devices which are
connected on the bus. The Modbus protocol is a protocol that creates a hierarchical structure (one
master and several slaves).
The master manages all exchanges according to two types of dialog:
The master exchanges with the slave and awaits a response.
 The master exchanges with all the slaves without waiting for a response (general broadcast).

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Compatibilities
Hardware
This type of communication is available for Premium PLCs via:

host slot of the processor and/or the TSX SCY 21601 module with:
 TSX SCP 111 PCMCIA card associated with the RS232 physical layer
 TSX SCP 112 PCMCIA card associated with 20 mA current loops
 TSX SCP 114 PCMCIA card associated with physical layers RS 422 and RS 485

built-in link with a TSX SCY 11601/21601 module associated with the RS485 physical layer
Software
The maximum frame size is 256 bytes.
The PCMCIA cards and the built-in link of the TSX SCY 11601/21601 can process 8
communication functions simultaneously in Modbus master.
The READ_VAR communication function can read up to 1000 consecutive bits in any remote
device. To read in excess of 1000 bits, the SEND_REQ communication function must be used.
NOTE: Premium PLCs cannot send over 1000 bits following a read request.
NOTE: Be careful that two masters (on the same bus) do not send requests simultaneously
otherwise the requests are lost and each report will have a bad result which could be 16#0100
(request could not be processed) or 16#ODFF (slave is not present).
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Compatibility between a Premium PLC and a Series 1000 PLC
At a Glance
Using READ_VAR and WRITE_VAR functions enables you to read and write objects contained in
series 1000 PLCs. These can be words, double words, floating points, or character strings.
Memory Addressing
The address of the object in the series 1000 PLC memory determines the type of object to be
accessed.
This table presents the access addresses for an APRIL 5000 PLC from the series 1000 range, with
memory extension.
Variable Type
April 5000 with Extension
PLC Address
Access Address (in Hex.)
Internal bits %M
%M0
%M4095
A000
AFFF
Data words %MW
%MW0
%MW24999
0
61A7
Data words %MD
%MD25000
%MD26998
61A8
6976
Data words %FD
%FD27000
%FD28998
6978
7146
Data words %CH
%CH29000
%CH43903
7148
AB7F
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Programming Rules
When you want to access the objects of a series 1000 PLC, the index of the first object to read (or
write) is the access address.
Example:
Read the bit %M0.
READ_VAR(ADDR(‘0.0.1.3’), ‘%M’, 16#A000, 1, ...)
 Read the word %MD25000.
READ_VAR(ADDR(‘0.0.1.3’), ‘%MW’, 16#61A8, 2, ...)

Furthermore, these communication functions do not allow you to exchange double words or
character strings using Modbus protocol. Where necessary, the transfer can be made in %MW
form. Here, the project is in charge of the direction of the word ranking.
The diagnostics functions can be accessed using the SEND_REQ function.
Compatibility between a Premium PLC and a Quantum PLC or Micrologic Device
Descriptive table:
184
Premium
Quantum
Micrologic
%M0
00001
%M1
%MW0
40001
%MW1
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Performance
At a Glance
The following tables enable you to evaluate typical exchange times according to different criteria.
The results displayed correspond to an average operation period of the READ_VAR function in ms.
Exchange Times for 1 Word
Number of objects read: 1 word
Speed in Bits/s
T Cycle (ms) Average
Duration (ms)
TSX SCP 114
Average
Duration (ms)
TSX SCP 1114
Average
Duration (ms)
TSX SCY 11601/21601
4800
cyclic
105
-
120
4800
10
133
-
140
4800
50
152
-
172
9600
cyclic
74
-
90
9600
10
86
-
110
9600
50
149
-
172
19200
cyclic
57
-
75
19200
10
60
-
90
19200
50
100
-
118
38400
cyclic
-
16
-
38400
10
-
20
-
38400
50
-
50
-
57600
cyclic
-
18
-
57600
10
-
20
-
57600
50
-
50
-
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Exchange Times for 100 words
Number of objects read: 100 words
Speed in Bits/s
186
T Cycle (ms)
Average
Duration (ms)
TSX SCP 114
Average
Duration (ms)
TSX SCP 1114
Average
Duration (ms)
TSX SCY
11601/21601
4800
cyclic
616
-
630
4800
10
637
-
650
4800
50
700
-
730
9600
cyclic
357
-
375
9600
10
367
-
390
9600
50
405
-
425
19200
cyclic
215
-
228
19200
10
216
-
239
19200
50
251
-
280
38400
cyclic
-
75
-
38400
10
-
80
-
38400
50
-
100
-
57600
cyclic
-
54
-
57600
10
-
60
-
57600
50
-
100
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Operating Mode
At a Glance
The following graphics show operating modes for PCMCIA Modbus cards, built-in links in TSX SCY
11601/21601 modules and for the Terminal Port.
General chart
The operating mode is as follows:
Operation




After power-up the module self-tests. During this stage the warning indicators flash.
If there is no Unity Pro application in the PLC, the module awaits configuration.
If there is a Unity Pro application in the PLC, the application’s configuration is transmitted to the
module, and then the module starts up.
When there is a power outage, the PLC processor carries out a hot restart. The module then
restarts its auto-test procedures.
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Section 8.2
Modbus Communication Configuration
Modbus Communication Configuration
Subject of this Section
This section describes the configuration process used when implementing Modbus
communication.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
188
Page
How to Access the Modbus Parameters of the Built-in Channel of the TSX SCY 11601/21601
Modules
189
How to Access PCMCIA Modbus Card Parameters
191
Modbus Configuration Screen
193
Accessible Modbus Functions
195
Application linked Modbus Parameters
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Transmission Linked Modbus Parameters
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How to Access the Modbus Parameters of the Built-in Channel of the TSX SCY
11601/21601 Modules
At a Glance
This operation describes how to access the configuration screen of the built-in channel Modbus
link (channel 0) of modules TSX SCY 11601/ 21601 for Premium PLCs.
NOTE: For TSX SCY 11601, given that there is only one channel (Channel 0) and one link (
Modbus/JBUS ), channel 0 is configured by default.
How to Access the Link
The following table shows the steps to follow in order to access the Modbus link:
Step
1
Action
Open the hardware configuration editor.
2
Double click on the TSX SCY 11601 or TSX SCY 21601 module.
3
Select channel 0.
Result:
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Step
4
190
Action
Select the function JBUS MODBUS LINK . For TSX SCY 11601, the Modbus
function is set by default.
Example:
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How to Access PCMCIA Modbus Card Parameters
At a Glance
This operation describes how to access the configuration screen of a PCMCIA card Modbus link
for Premium PLCs.
How to Access the Link
The following table shows the steps to follow in order to access the Modbus link:
Step
Action
1
Open the hardware configuration editor.
2
Double click the PCMCIA card slot.
Result: The card type selection window appears.
3
From the menu, click on one of the following PCMCIA cards then validate by
clicking OK.
 TSX SCP 111
 TSX SCP 112
 TSX SCP 114/1114
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Step
192
Action
4
Double click the PCMCIA card slot.
Result:
5
Select channel 1.
6
Select the function MODBUS LINK.
Example:
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Modbus Configuration Screen
General
The configuration screen is used to configure the parameters required for a Modbus link.
Illustration
The diagram below shows a configuration screen.
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Description
The following table shows the different elements of the configuration screen and their functions.
Address
Element
Function
1
Tabs
The tab to the front indicates which mode is currently in use
(Config in this example). Each mode can be selected by the
corresponding tab. The modes available are:
 Configuration ,
 Debugging accessible only in online mode,
 Diagnostic only accessible in online mode.
2
Module zone
Uses LEDs to provide a reminder of the module and module
status in online mode.
3
Channel field
Is used:
 By clicking on the reference number, to display the tabs:
 Description which gives the characteristics of the device.
 I/O Objects (see Unity Pro, Operating Modes) which is
used to presymbolize the input/output objects.
 Fault which shows the device faults (in online mode).
 To select the channel,
 To display the Symbol, name of the channel defined by the
user (using the variable editor).
Enables you to choose the general parameters associated with
the channel:
 Function: according to the channel, the available functions
are Modbus, Character mode and Uni-Telway. By default, No
function is configured.
 Task: defines the MAST task in which the channel implicit
exchange objects will be exchanged.
4
General
parameters
zone
5
Is used to configure the channel configuration parameters. Some
Configuration selections may be locked and appear grayed out.
It is broken down into two types of information:
zone
 application parameters,
 transmission parameters.
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Accessible Modbus Functions
At a Glance
Depending on the communication media chosen, certain parameters cannot be modified. These
are grayed out.
Accessible Functions
The summary table below shows the various selections possible:
Functions
SCP 111
SCP 112
SCP 114
SCY 11601/21601
Terminal Port
Master
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Slave
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Current loop (PSR)
No
Yes
No
No
No
Transmission speed
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Delay between characters
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Data
 ASCII
 RTU
 ASCII
 RTU
 ASCII
 RTU
 ASCII
 RTU
RTU only
Stop
 1 bit
 2 bits
 1 bit
 2 bits
 1 bit
 2 bits
 1 bit
 2 bits
 1 bit
 2 bits
Parity
 Odd
 Even
 None
 Odd
 Even
 None
 Odd
 Even
 None
 Odd
 Even
 None
 Odd
 Even
 None
RTS / CTS delay
Yes
No
No
No
No
Data carrier management
(DCD)
Yes
No
No
No
No
Specific Functions
The additional Immediate server function is only available where a TSX SCP 114 card has been
inserted into the TSX SCY 21601 module.
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Application linked Modbus Parameters
At a Glance
After configuring the communication channel, you need to enter the application parameters.
These are split into four windows:
Type window
 Master window
 Slave window
 Current loop (PSR) window

Type Parameter
This window looks like this:
It enables you to select the type of Modbus Protocol the module uses:
Master: selects Modbus Master where the station is master
 Slave: selects Modbus Slave where the station is slave
 Immediate server: allows UNI-TE requests to be directed to the SERVER (see Unity Pro,
Communication, Block Library) function and not to the processor’s main server

NOTE: The Immediate server parameter requires the communication function to be programmed
in Unity Pro.
It is valid until the box is checked.
Master Function
This window is only accessible by selecting Master:
This allows you to enter:
 the Number of retries:
number of connection attempts made by the master before defining the slave as absent
 Default value is 3.
 Possible values are between 0 and 15.
 Value 0 indicates no retries by the Master.
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
the Answer delay:
Time elapsed between the request made by the Master and a repeat attempt if the slave does
not respond. It corresponds with the maximum time between the transmission of the last
character of the Master.’s request and receipt of the first character of the request sent back by
the slave.
 The default value is 1s (100*10ms).
 Possible values are between 10ms and 10s.
When sending a Broadcast EF, following EF requests will be delayed depending on the Answer
delay value (after a broadcast, the Modbus master will wait for the Answer delay to be elapsed
before sending other requests).This feature is available on following modules:
 SCY21601 from firmware version 2.8 ie41
 SCY11601 from firmware version 1.2 ie06
 SCP111 from firmware version 3.2 ir21
 SCP114 from firmware version 3.2 ir21
 SCP1114 from firmware version 3.2 ir21
NOTE: The Answer delay of the Master must be at least equal to the longest Answer delay of the
Slaves present on the bus.
Slave Function
This window is only accessible by selecting Slave:
This allows you to fill in the Slave number of the device:
TSX SCY 21601:
 The default value is 98.
 Possible values lie between 1 and 98.


TSX SCY 11601:
 The default value is 247.
 Possible values lie between 1 and 247.
CAUTION
UNEXPECTED BEHAVIOR OF APPLICATION
Do not use wrong address parameters. For instance:
 Do not set an address parameter that does not correspond to the targeted equipment.
 Do not use value higher than 98 in ADDR function (field "e" for the equipment address) when
using CPU embedded serial port or TSXSCY21601 channel 0 or 1.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.
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Current Loop Function
This window looks like this:
It allows you to select a:
Multidrop (Current Loop) communication
 Point to point (Current Loop) communication

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Transmission Linked Modbus Parameters
At a Glance
After configuring the communication channel, you need to enter the transmission parameters.
These are split into six windows:
Transmission speed window
 Delay between characters window
 windows specific to Data and Stop
 Parity window
 RTS/CTS delay window

Transmission Speed
This window looks like this:
This enables you to select the transmission speed of the Modbus protocol used by the module.
This complies with the other devices:
 The default speed is 9600 bits/s.
 Available speeds are 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, and 57600 bits/s.
 The speeds 300 and 600 bits/s are only available using the PCMCIA TSX SCP 111 card.
 The speeds 38400 and 57600 bits/s are only available using the PCMCIA TSX SCP 1114 card.
Delay Between Frames
This window looks like this:
This is the minimum time a slave will wait before sending the response to the master (even if the
response is ready, the slave will wait this time before sending the response). The Delay Between
frames permits a minimum delay between all frames on the Modbus network.
You are advised to use default values for configurations without a modem or intermediary devices.
Otherwise, greater values must be used.
NOTE: The default value depends on the transmission speed.
NOTE: The delay between frames should be the Default value in order to be Modbus compliant.
In case a Slave is not conform, the value can be changed and should be identical for the Master
and all Slaves on the Bus.
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NOTE: A restriction is applied to the delay between frames value for channel 0 of modules TSX
SCY 11601/21601 (see table below).
The table below shows the maximum delay between frames values, according to transmission
speed:
Speed (bit/s)
Max. DBF (ms)
1200
212
2400
106
4800
53
9600
26
19200
13
Data
This window looks like this:
The Data field is used to fill in the type of coding used to communicate in Modbus. This field must
be set according to the other devices:
 RTU mode:
 The characters are coded over 8 bits.
 The beginning and end of the frame are detected by a silence of at least 3.5 characters.
 The integrity of the frame is checked using the CRC checksum contained within the frame.

ASCII mode:
The characters are coded over 7 bits.
 The start of the frame is detected by receiving ":" characters or by a silence greater than the
delay between characters.
The end of the frame is detected by CR and LF (carriage return and line feed), or by a silence
greater than the delay between characters.

NOTE: The value 1000 in ASCII mode corresponds to an infinite delay between characters.
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Stop
This window looks like this:
The Stop field allows you to fill in the number of stop bits used for communication in Modbus. The
possible values are 1 or 2 stop bits. This field is set according to the other devices.
NOTE: The default value is 1 stop bit.
Parity
This window looks like this:
This field is used to set whether a parity bit is added or not, as well as its type. The possible values
are Even, Odd or none (Even by default). This field is set according to the other devices.
RTS / CTS Delay
This window looks like this:
Before a character string is transmitted, the module activates the RTS (Request To Send) signal
and waits for the CTS (Clear To Send) signal to be activated.
 This allows you to enter the maximum waiting time between the two signals. When this value is
timed-out, the request is not transmitted on the bus.
 The value is expressed in hundreds of milliseconds.
 The default value is 0 ms.
 The possible values are 0s to 10s.
 The value 0 specifies an absence of delay management between the two signals.

Data carrier management (DCD signal - Data Carrier Detected) is only used for communication
with a modem with a controlled data carrier.
 If the option is selected, the characters are only valid on reception if the DCD signal is
detected.
 If the option is not selected, all characters received are taken into account.
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Section 8.3
Modbus Communication Programming
Modbus Communication Programming
Subject of this Section
This section describes the programming process used when implementing Modbus
communication.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
202
Page
Available Communication Functions
203
Modbus Master Communication Function
204
Modbus Slave Communication Function
206
Using the SEND_REQ Communication Function
208
Example 1: SEND_REQ Function with Echo Request
209
Example 2: SEND_REQ Function with Word Read Request
210
Example 3: SEND_REQ Function with Bit Read Request
212
Example 4: READ_VAR Function for Reading Bits
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Available Communication Functions
At a Glance
This page describes the available communication functions in Modbus mode.
Available Functions
Four specific communication functions are defined to send and receive data to a master or slave
Modbus device:




READ_VAR: reading basic language objects (words, bits, double words, floating points, constant
words, system bits and words, timer, monostable, drum) Unity Pro, Communication, Block
Library
WRITE_VAR: writing basic language objects (words, bits, double words, floating points, constant
words, system bits and words) Unity Pro, Communication, Block Library
SEND_REQ: exchanging a Modbus request Unity Pro, Communication, Block Library
Dialog operator functions: exchanging different specific communication functions in operator
dialog (Send_Msg, Send_alarm, Ask_Msg, Ini_Buttons, Control_Leds, Command)
NOTE: The availability of these functions varies with the type of exchanges and hardware versions
(see different exchange types).
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Modbus Master Communication Function
At a Glance
This page describes the services available on master Premium stations of a Modbus link General
functions (see Modicon M340, Premium, Atrium and Quantum Using Unity Pro, Communication
Services and Architectures, Reference Manual).
Exchange of Data
The following requests are addressed to the slave device with which you wish to carry out read or
write operations of variables.
These requests use the READ_VAR (see Unity Pro, Communication, Block Library),
SEND_REQ and WRITE_VAR (see Unity Pro, Communication, Block Library)
communication functions.
Modbus Request
Function Code
Communication Function
Read bits
16#01
READ_VAR
Read words (until 125 registers)
16#03
READ_VAR
Writing a bit or n bits
16#0F
WRITE_VAR
Writing a word or n words
16#06 or 16#10
WRITE_VAR
Input bits reading
16#02
SEND_REQ
Read input words (until 124 registers)
16#04
SEND_REQ
NOTE: WRITE_VAR can be used in broadcast mode (READ_VAR can’t be used in broadcast mode).
In this case, the PLC doesn’t receive a response. It is therefore recommendable to configure a
time-out to acknowledge the activity bit of the function. Since TSX SCP ••• V3.2 and TSX SCY •••
V2.8 the value returned in the second management word is 16#00FF.
Example of Reading Words
The example applies to the reading of word 4 (%MW4) in the Modbus slave 3.
READ_VAR (ADDR(’0.0.1.3’), ’%MW’,4,1,%MW200:4,%MW100:1)
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Diagnostics and Maintenance
The diagnostics and maintenance information of Modbus slaves uses the SEND_REQ
(see Unity Pro, Communication, Block Library) communication function.
Modbus Request
Function Code / Sub Function Code Communication Function
Exception status
16#07
SEND_REQ
Diagnostics
16#08/16#xx
SEND_REQ
Event counter
16#0B
SEND_REQ
Connection event
16#0C
SEND_REQ
Slave identification
16#11
SEND_REQ
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Modbus Slave Communication Function
At a Glance
This page describes the services managed by the slave modules for a Modbus link.
Data Exchanges
The slave module manages the following requests:
206
Modbus request
Function code / sub-function code
PLC object
Read n output bits
16#01
%M
Read n input bits
16#02
%M
Read n output words
16#03
%MW
Read n input words
16#04
%MW
Write an output bit
16#05
%M
Write an output word
16#06
%MW
Write n output bits
16#0F
%M
Write n output words
16#10
%MW
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Diagnostics and Maintenance
The diagnostics and maintenance information which are accessible from a Modbus link are shown
below:
Designation
Function code / sub-function code
Read exception status
16#07
Echo
16#08 / 16#00
Initialize module
16#08 / 16#01
Read the diagnostic registers of the PLC
16#08 / 16#02
Change end of frame delimiter (ASCII mode)
16#08 / 16#03
Switch to listening mode
16#08 / 16#04
Reset counters
16#08 / 16#0A
Number of messages received without CRC error
16#08 / 16#0B
Number of frames received with CRC error
16#08 / 16#0C
Number of exceptional responses
16#08 / 16#0D
Number of messages addressed to the PLC
16#08 / 16#0E
Number of broadcast messages received
16#08 / 16#0F
Number of correct responses
16#08 / 16#10
Number of messages received in listening mode
16#08 / 16#11
Number of invalid characters received
16#08 / 16#12
Read event counter
16#0B
Read connection event
16#0C
16#11
Read identification
Note: The slave request response returns the same elements
as the UNI-TE identification request (see the subchapter
General Use Requests in the TSX DR NET manual).
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Using the SEND_REQ Communication Function
At a Glance
The UNI-TE Action-object request (code 16#9F) is used to transmit all Modbus functions (see Unity
Pro, Communication, Block Library).
After executing this request, the report is always 16#CF00.
To check the exchange, it is also necessary to test the content of the first word in the reception
table.
Possible values of the first word:


0 : indicates that the exchange has been performed
1: indicates that the exchange has not been performed
The transmission buffer should contain the following information:

first word:
 byte 0: function code
 byte 1: sub-function code

second word: Modbus function identifier, which is always 16#0296
third word = 0: reserved
fourth word: Modbus function parameters
fifth word: Modbus function parameters
n th word: Modbus function parameters




NOTE: This function is not available in Modbus master mode on the terminal port.
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Example 1: SEND_REQ Function with Echo Request
At a Glance
The example deals with the Echo diagnostics function. This function requests the interrogated
slave to return the entire message sent by the master.
Question
The communication function is as follows:
SEND_REQ(ADDR(‘0.0.1.x’),16#9F,%MW10:10,%MW100:4,%MW50:30)
Before sending the function it is necessary to initialize the following words:
Words
Value of the
Words
Description
%MW10
:= 16#0008
Corresponds to the Echo function (byte 0 = 16#08, byte
1 =16#00).
%MW11
:= 16#0296
Corresponds to the identification of the Modbus function.
%MW12
:= 0
Reserved.
%MW13
:= 16#1234
Corresponds to the Echo function parameter. For this
example, the slave must send return the value 16#1234.
%MW103
:=8 (bytes)
Length of the data to be transmitted in bytes.
Response
The slave response, contained in the %MW50:30 reception buffer, is of type:
Value of %MW50
Value of
%MW51
Description
:= 0 if action taken
:= 16#0008
corresponds to the Echo function (byte 0 = 16#08, byte 1 =16#00)
%MW52 to %MW79 contain the Modbus response data. For this example
%MW52:= 1234
:= 1 if action not taken := 16#0007
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:= 16#0004
incorrect question parameters
:= 16#0688
byte 0 =16#80 + function code (16#08 for Echo)
byte 1 = 16#06 Modbus error code (the slave is busy)
:= 16#0188
byte 0 =16#80 + function code (16#08 for Echo)
byte 1 = 16#01 Modbus error code (the function is unknown)
:= 16#0388
byte 0 =16#80 + function code (16#08 for Echo)
byte 1 = 16#03 Modbus error code (the data is invalid)
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At a Glance
The example deals with the read of 4 input words at address 10 of a third-party device. These
words are then copied in %MW52:5.
Question
The communication function is as follows:
SEND_REQ(ADDR(‘0.0.1.x’),16#9F,%MW10:10,%MW100:4,%MW50:30)
Before sending the function it is necessary to initialize the following words:
Words
Value of the
Words
Description
%MW10
:= 16#0004
corresponds to the read function of n input words (byte 0 =
16#04, byte 1 = 16#00)
%MW11
:= 16#0296
corresponds to the identification of the Modbus function
%MW12
:= 0
reserved
%MW13
:= 16#0A00
address of the first word to read (1)
%MW14
:= 16#0400
number of words to read (1)
%MW103
:=10 (bytes)
length of the data to be transmitted in bytes
Key:
(1)
210
the most significant bytes and the least significant bytes must be inverted.
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Response
The slave response, contained in the %MW50:30 reception buffer, is of type:
Value of %MW50
Value of
%MW51
Description
:= 0 if action taken
:= 16#0004
corresponds to the read function of n input words (byte 0 = 16#04, byte 1
= 16#00)
%MW52 to %MW79 contain the Modbus response data:
 %MW52:= PF0 0A
 byte 0 = 16#0A: length received in bytes (10 bytes)
 byte 1 = PF0: most significant byte of first word
 %MW53:= PF1 pf0
 byte 0 = pf0: least significant byte of first word
 byte 1 = PF1: most significant byte of second word
 %MW54:= PF2 pf1
 byte 0 = pf1: least significant byte of second word
 byte 1 = PF2: most significant byte of third word
:= 1 if action not taken := 16#0007
incorrect request parameters
:= 16#0004
incorrect question parameters
:= 16#0688
byte 0 =16#80 + function code (16#08 for Echo)
byte 1 = 16#06 Modbus error code (the slave is busy)
:= 16#0188
byte 0 =16#80 + function code (16#08 for Echo)
byte 1 = 16#01 Modbus error code (the function is unknown)
:= 16#0388
byte 0 =16#80 + function code (16#08 for Echo)
byte 1 = 16#03 Modbus error code (the data is invalid)
NOTE: To retrieve the read bits, we use the ROR1_ARB (see Unity Pro, Obsolete, Block Library)
instruction.
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Example 3: SEND_REQ Function with Bit Read Request
At a Glance
The example shows the reading of 2 output bits from address 0 by a third-party device whose slave
address is 5.
Question
The communication function is as follows:
SEND_REQ(ADDR(’0.3.0.5’),16#9F,%MW300:50,%MW450:4,%MW400:50)
Before sending the function it is necessary to initialize the following words:
Words
Value of the
Words
Description
%MW300
:= 16#0001
Corresponds to the read function of n output bits (byte 0 =
16#01, byte 1 = 16#00)
%MW301
:= 16#0296
Corresponds to the identification of the Modbus function
%MW302
:= 0
Reserved
%MW303
:= 16#0000
Address of the first bit to read (1)
%MW304
:= 16#0200
Number of bits to read (1)
%MW453
:=10 (bytes)
Length of the data to be transmitted in bytes
Legend:
(1)
212
The most significant bytes and the least significant bytes must be inverted.
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Response
The slave response, contained in the %MW400:50 reception buffer, is of type:
Word
Value
%MW400
Description
:= 0 if action taken
:= 1 if action not taken
%MW401
if %MW400:= 0
:= 16#0001
%MW401
if %MW400:= 1
:= 16#0007
Incorrect request parameters
:= 16#0004
Incorrect question parameters
:= 16#0681
Byte 0 =16#80 + function code (16#01)
Byte 1 =
 16#06 Modbus error code (the slave is busy)
 16#01 Modbus error code (the function is unknown)
 16#03 Modbus error code (the data is invalid)
:= 16#xx01
Contains the Modbus response data:
Byte 0 = 16#01: length received in bytes (1 byte)
Byte 1 = 16#xx: value of the bits
For example, if bit 1 = 1 and bit 2 = 1, then byte 1 = 16#03
%MW402
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= 16#00)
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Example 4: READ_VAR Function for Reading Bits
General
Programming exchanges with Modbus slave devices is done with the help of the READ_VAR and
WRITE_VAR communication functions only (the SEND_REQ function is not supported on the TER
port).
Example with READ_VAR
Description of the objects used in the example:
Object
Description
%MW0.0
Transmission demand of the request
%M20
Request in progress
%MW100:10
Reception buffer
%MW200:203
Report zone:
%MW200
Session and activity bit number (X0)
%MW201
Error code
%MW202
Time-out in units of 100 ms
%M30
Bit set to 1 after a successful exchange
%MW204
Counter of requests sent
%MW205
Counter of good requests
%MW206
Counter of bad requests
%MW207
Error code of the last bad request
Presentation of the program:
!(*Read of the bits %M0 to %M8 from the Nano at address 37 *)
IF %MW0.0 AND NOT %M20 THEN
%MW200:4:=0;%MW202:=50;SET %M20;
READ_VAR(ADDR(’0.0.0.37’),’%M’,0,8,%MW200:4,%MW100:10);
(*8 bits %M0..%M7 are read in the slave 37 and placed in the %MW100 wor
d of the master*)
END_IF;
!(*Analysis of the results*)
IF %M20 AND NOT %MW200.0 THEN
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INC %MW204;RESET %M20;RESET %MW0.0;
IF %MW201=0 THEN INC %MW205;SET %M30;
ELSE INC %MW206;%MW207:=%MW201;RESET %M30;
END_IF;
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Section 8.4
Debugging of a Modbus Communication
Debugging of a Modbus Communication
Aim of this Section
This section describes the debugging process during set-up of Modbus communication.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
216
Page
Modbus Debugging Screen
217
Modbus Master Debugging Screen
219
Debug Screen in Modbus Slave Type
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Modbus Debugging Screen
At a Glance
This screen, which is split into various zones, is used to choose the communication channel and
to access the debugging parameters for a Modbus link.
Illustration
The figure below shows a sample Modbus communication debugging screen.
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Description
The table below shows the various elements of the debugging screen and their functions.
Address
Element
Function
1
Tabs
The front tab shows the current mode (Debugging in this
example). Each mode can be selected by the corresponding tab.
The modes available are:
 Debugging: accessible only in online mode
 Diagnostics: accessible only in online mode
 Configuration
2
Module zone
Specifies the shortened name of the module.
3
Channel field
Is used:
 By clicking on the reference number, to display the tabs:
 Description: gives the characteristics of the device
 I/O Objects (see Unity Pro, Operating Modes): used to
presymbolize the input/output objects
 Fault: shows the device faults (in online mode)
 to select the channel
 to display the Symbol, the name of the channel defined by the
user (using the variable editor)
4
General
parameters
zone
Shows the communication channel parameters:
 Function: Shows the configured communication function.
This information cannot be modified.
 Task: Shows the configured MAST task. This information
cannot be modified.
5
Display and
command
zone
Used to access a Modbus link’s debugging parameters.
It is different according to the type of Modbus function which is
configured:
 Modbus master
 Modbus slave
NOTE: LEDs and commands not available appear grayed out.
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Modbus Master Debugging Screen
At a Glance
The specific part is divided into three windows:
Type window
 Counters window
 Channel test window

Type Window
This window looks like this:
It recalls the type of Modbus function configured (master).
Counters Window
This window looks like this:
This window displays the different counters (in slave configuration).
The Reset Counters button resets these counters to zero.
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Channel Test window
This window looks like this:
This window enables you to test a communication channel by transmitting a request to one of the
stations present on the bus.
For the integrated channel of the TSX SCY 11601 module, the values of the slave number to be
queried are between 1 and 247. For the other channels supporting Modbus master, the values are
between 1 and 98.
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Debug Screen in Modbus Slave Type
At a Glance
The specific part is divided into three windows:
Type window
 Counters window
 Channel test window: this window cannot be used in this mode

Type Window
The window looks like this:
It recalls the type of Modbus function configured (slave).
Counters Window
The window looks like this:
This window displays the different counters (in slave configuration).
The Reset Counters button resets these counters to zero.
Slave Bus counter or listen only mode:
Slave Bus: This counter is incremented by the slave when it receives a request from the master
while in the process of processing another request. This happens when the master sends a
request. It does not wait for a response from the slave and may send another request.
 Listen Only Mode: This is the operating mode of a slave which is only in listen mode. It never
responds to frames sent by the master. In this case, this counter indicates the number of frames
received by the slave.

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Software implementation of communication using Character Mode
Software implementation of communication using
Character Mode
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter presents the software implementation of communication using Character Mode.
What Is in This Chapter?
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section
Topic
Page
9.1
General
224
9.2
Character Mode Communication Configuration
232
9.3
Character Mode Communication Programming
249
9.4
Debugging of a Communication Using Character Mode
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Section 9.1
General
General
Subject of this Section
This section presents the general points relating to communication using character mode and its
services.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
224
Page
About Character Mode
225
Flow Control
226
Compatibilities
228
Performance
229
Operating Mode
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About Character Mode
Introduction
Communication via character mode enables dialog and communication functions to be carried out
between the PLCs and their environment.
 common peripherals: printers, keyboard-screen, workshop terminal
 specialized peripherals: bar code readers
 link to a checking or production management calculator
 data transmission between heterogeneous devices (numerical commands, variable speed
controllers, etc.)
 link to an external modem
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Flow Control
At a Glance
Flow Control enables you to manage exchanges on a serial link (in this case a Character Mode
link) between two devices.
Data is transmitted by the Tx1 transmitter to the Rx2 receiver. The data transmission is checked
by Flow Control signals Scf1 and Scf2.
Address
Description
1
The transmitter activates its Scf1 signal to signify it is ready to send.
2
The receiver activates its Scf2 signal to authorize the data transmission.
3
Data transmission
4
The data transmission is finished. The Scf1 and Scf2 control signals are
disabled.
To perform the Flow Control, there are two possible methods:
use hardware:
 RTS/CTS
 RTS/DCD


use software (Xon/Xoff)
NOTE: Software Flow Control is more commonly used. In the event that this control is not
available, the hardware control is performed.
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RTS/CTS
Here, the control signals are RTS/CTS signals. Of all the hardware flow controls, this mode is the
most commonly used.
The Tx transmitter output is connected to the Rx receiver input and vice versa. The CTS transmitter
signal is connected to the RTS receiver signal and vice versa.
The transmitter is authorized to transmit data when it receives the RTS receiver signal on its CTS
input.
RTS/DCD
Here, the control signals are RTS/DCD signals. This Flow Control mode is not widely used. It can,
however, be used for communication with a lower-performance printer.
The Tx transmitter output is connected to the Rx receiver input and vice versa. The DCD
transmitter signal is connected to the DTR receiver signal, and the RTS transmitter signal is
connected to the CTS receiver signal.
The transmitter is authorized to transmit data when it receives the RTS receiver signal on its CTS
input.
Xon/Xoff
In the case, this flow control is performed using software, with the Xon/Xoff characters. In this case,
the devices are only connected by two wires.
The Tx transmitter output is connected to the Rx receiver input and vice versa.
The transmitter is authorized to transmit data when it receives the Xon character on its Rx input,
and must stop transmission when it receives the Xoff character on its Rx input.
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Compatibilities
Hardware
This type of communication is available for Premium PLCs:
Via the terminal port associated with the RS485 physical layer
 Via the host channel of the processor or TSX SCY 21601 module with:
 a PCMCIA TSX SCP 111 card associated with the RS232 physical layer
 a TSX SCP 112 PCMCIA card associated to 20 mA current loops
 a TSX SCP 114 PCMCIA card associated with physical layers RS422 and RS485


Via the built-in link of the TSX SCY 21601 module associated with the RS485 physical layer
Software
The terminal port on Premium processors can only process one communication function of type:
INPUT_CHAR
 PRINT_CHAR
 OUT_IN_CHAR

For communication via a Terminal port, the maximum frame size is 120 bytes per communication
function.
The PCMCIA cards can process 8 communication functions simultaneously in Premium PLCs.
The built-in link of the TSX SCY 21601 module can process 8 communication functions
simultaneously.
For communication via a PCMCIA card or built in link, the maximum frame size is 4K bytes per
communication function.
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Performance
At a Glance
The following tables enable you to evaluate typical exchange times in Character Mode for:
PCMCIA cards and the built-in link of the TSX SCY 21601 module
 the terminal port

The results displayed correspond to an average operation period of the PRINT_CHAR function in
ms.
Times with PCMCIA Cards
Average duration according to the programmed cycle time and the number of characters
transmitted:
Message Length
80 Characters
960 Characters
Speed in
Bits/s
T Cycle in ms
Average Duration
Average Duration
PCMCIA
SCY 21601
PCMCIA
SCY 21601
4800
10
190
210
2100
2200
4800
25
200
220
2166
2300
4800
50
200
230
2300
2400
9600
10
108
125
1120
1200
9600
25
118
135
1147
1230
9600
50
137
157
1148
1240
19200
10
62
90
604
700
19200
25
75
105
696
800
19200
50
100
120
698
810
38400
10
30
-
320
-
38400
25
50
-
350
-
38400
50
50
-
450
-
57600
10
20
-
230
-
57600
25
25
-
250
-
57600
50
50
-
250
-
Legend
(1): for TSX SCP 1114 card only
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Times with the Terminal Port
Average duration according to the programmed cycle time and the transmission of 80 characters
for Premium PLCs:
230
Speed in Bits/s
T Cycle in ms
Average Duration
1200
10
939
1200
20
945
1200
50
948
1200
100
1000
1200
255
1018
4800
10
242
4800
20
242
4800
50
249
4800
100
299
4800
255
455
9600
10
129
9600
20
139
9600
50
149
9600
100
199
9600
255
355
19200
10
65
19200
20
75
19200
50
105
19200
100
155
19200
255
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Operating Mode
At a Glance
The following graphics show the operating modes in Character Mode for PCMCIA Modbus cards,
the built-in link of the TSX SCY 21601 module and the Terminal Port.
General Chart
The operating mode is as follows:
Operation




After power-up the module self-tests. During this stage the warning indicators flash.
If there is no Unity Pro application in the PLC, the module awaits configuration.
If there is a Unity Pro application in the PLC, the application’s configuration is transmitted to the
module, and then the module starts up.
When there is a power outage, the PLC processor carries out a hot restart. The module then
restarts its auto-test procedures.
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Section 9.2
Character Mode Communication Configuration
Character Mode Communication Configuration
Subject of this Section
This section describes the configuration process used when implementing Character Mode
communication.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
232
Page
How to Access the Terminal Port Parameters
233
How to Access the Parameters of the Built-in Channel of the TSX SCY 21601 Module in
Character Mode
234
How to Access the Parameters of the PCMCIA Cards in Character Mode
236
Character Mode Configuration Screen
238
Accessible Functions in Character Mode
240
Transmission Parameters in Character Mode
241
Message End Parameters in Character Mode
244
Flow Control Parameters in Character Mode
246
Additional Parameters
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How to Access the Terminal Port Parameters
At a Glance
This part describes how to access the configuration parameters of the character mode link through
the terminal port.
How to Access the Link
The following table shows the steps to follow in order to access the character mode link:
Step
Action
1
Open the hardware configuration editor.
2
Double click on the Terminal Port slot on the CPU.
3
Select the function CHARACTER MODE LINK .
Example:
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How to Access the Parameters of the Built-in Channel of the TSX SCY 21601
Module in Character Mode
At a Glance
This part describes how to access the configuration parameters of the character mode link through
a TSX SCY 21601 module for Premium PLCs.
How to Access the Link
The following table shows the steps to follow in order to access the character mode link:
Step
234
Action
1
Open the hardware configuration editor.
2
Double click on the TSX SCY 21601 module.
3
Select channel 0.
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Select the function CHARACTER MODE LINK .
Example:
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How to Access the Parameters of the PCMCIA Cards in Character Mode
At a Glance
This part describes how to access the configuration parameters of the character mode link through
PCMCIA cards.
How to Access the Link
The following table shows the steps to follow in order to access the character mode link:
Step
236
Action
1
Open the hardware configuration editor.
2
Double click on the PCMCIA card slot.
Result: the card type selection window appears.
3
From the menu, click on one of the following PCMCIA cards then validate by
clicking OK.
 TSX SCP 111
 TSX SCP 112
 TSX SCP 114/1114
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Action
4
Double click again on the PCMCIA card slot.
Result:
5
Select channel 1.
6
Select the function CHARACTER MODE LINK.
Example:
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Character Mode Configuration Screen
At a Glance
This screen is used to declare the communication channel and to configure the parameters needed
for a character mode link.
Illustration
The diagram below shows a configuration screen.
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Description
The following table shows the different elements of the configuration screen and their functions.
Address
Element
Function
1
Tabs
The tab to the front indicates which mode is currently in use (
Configuration in this example). Each mode can be selected by
the corresponding tab. The modes available are:
 Configuration
 Debugging accessible only in online mode
 Diagnostic only accessible in online mode
2
Module zone
Provides an abbreviation as a reminder of the module and
module status in online mode (LEDs).
3
Channel field
Is used:
 By clicking on the reference number, to display the tabs:
 Description, which gives the characteristics of the device
 I/O Objects (see Unity Pro, Operating Modes), which is
used to presymbolize the input/output objects
 Fault, which shows the device faults (in online mode)
 To select the channel
 To display the Symbol, name of the channel defined by the
user (using the variable editor)
Enables you to choose the general parameters associated with
the channel:
 Function: According to the channel, the available functions
are Modbus, Character Mode, and Uni-Telway. By default, No
function is configured.
 Task: Defines the MAST task in which the channel implicit
exchange objects will be exchanged.
4
General
parameters
zone
5
Is used to configure the channel configuration parameters. Some
Configuration selections may be locked and appear grayed out.
It is broken down into four types of information:
zone
 application parameters
 message end detection parameters
 flow control parameters
 additional parameters
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Accessible Functions in Character Mode
At a Glance
Depending on the communication media chosen, certain parameters cannot be modified. These
are grayed out.
Accessible Functions
The summary table below shows the various selections possible:
Functions
SCP 111
SCP 112
SCP 114
SCY 21601
Terminal Port
Flow control
 RTS/CTS
 RTS/DCD
 Xon/Xoff
 None
No
No
No
No
 On reception
 Restart from
 On reception
 Restart from
No
No
On reception
Echo
1st. char.
1st. char.
 CR->CRLF
 CR->CRLF
Current loop (PSR)
No
Yes
No
No
No
Stop on reception
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
 CR/LF with 1
Micro
 No with 1
Premium
Full duplex
No
No
Yes
No
No
Transmission speed
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Stop on silence
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Data / stop
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parity
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
RTS / CTS delay
Carrier (DCD)
Yes
No
No
No
No
Beep and Backspace management are accessible whatever the media type being used.
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Transmission Parameters in Character Mode
At a Glance
After configuring the communication channel, you need to enter the transmission parameters.
These are split into four windows:
Transmission speed window
 windows specific to Data and Stop
 Parity window
 RTS/CTS delay window

Transmission Speed
This window looks like this:
You can use it to select the transmission speed of the character mode protocol used by the module:
The default speed is 9600 bits/s.
 Other available speeds are 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, and 57600 bits/s,
 The speeds 300 and 600 bits/s are only available using the PCMCIA TSX SCP 111 card.
 The speeds 38400 and 57600 bits/s are only available using the PCMCIA TSX SCP 1114 card.
 You are advised to adjust the transmission speed according to the remote device in use.

Data
This window looks like this:
The Data field specifies the size of the data exchanged over the line. The possible values are 7
and 8 bits. You are advised to adjust the number of data bits according to the remote device in use.
NOTE: The default value is 8 bits.
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Stop
This window looks like this:
The Stop field allows you to fill in the number of stop bits used for communication in character
mode. The possible values are 1 or 2 stop bits. You are advised to adjust the number of stop bits
according to the remote device in use.
NOTE: The default value is 1 stop bit.
Parity
This window looks like this:
This field is used to set whether a parity bit is added or not, as well as its type. The possible values
are Even, Odd or without (Odd by default).
You are advised to adjust the parity according to the remote device in use.
RTS / CTS Delay
This window looks like this:
Before a character string is transmitted, the module activates the RTS (Request To Send) signal
and waits for the CTS (Clear To Send) signal to be activated.

242
This allows you to enter the maximum waiting time between the two signals. When this value is
timed-out, the request is not transmitted on the bus.
 The value is expressed in hundreds of milliseconds.
 The default value is 0 ms.
 The value is between 0 and 10 s.
 The value 0 specifies an absence of delay management between the two signals.
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
Data carrier management (DCD signal - Data Carrier Detected) is used only for communication
with a modem with a controlled data carrier.
 If the option is selected, the characters are only valid on reception if the DCD signal is
detected.
 If the option is not selected, all characters received are taken into account.
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Message End Parameters in Character Mode
At a Glance
After configuring the communication channel, you need to enter the message end detection
parameters.
It is split into two windows:
Stop on reception : stop on reception of a special character
 Stop on silence: stop on reception of silence

Condition of Use
The activation of one of these conditions leads to the following:
 The communication function INPUT_CHAR does not allow you to read a defined number of
characters. The parameter Number of characters to be read must be 0.
 The possibility of using the communication function OUT_IN_CHAR on reception.
Selecting stop on silence means that stop on reception is deselected. Similarly, selecting stop on
reception deselects the stop on silence function.
Stop on Reception
This window looks like this:
A reception request can be terminated once a specific character is received.
By checking the option Stop, it is possible to activate and configure the stop on reception by a
message end character:
 CR: enables you to detect the end of the message by a carriage return
 LF: enables you to detect the end of the message by a line feed
 data entry field: enables you to identify a message end character (decimal value) that is
different from the CR or LF characters,
Possible values are:
 0 to 255 if data is coded on 8 bits
 0 to 127 if data is coded on 7 bits

Character included: Check this box if you want to include the message end character in the
reception table of the Unity Pro PLC application.
It is possible to configure two message reception end characters. In the below window, the
reception end for a message is detected by an LF or CR character.
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Stop on Silence
This window looks like this:
This parameter allows you to detect the end of a message on reception by the absence of message
end characters over a given time.
Stop on silence is validated by checking the Stop box. The duration of the silence (expressed in
milliseconds) is set using the data entry field.
NOTE: The possible values are 1 ms to 10000 ms.
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Flow Control Parameters in Character Mode
At a Glance
After configuring the communication channel, you need to enter the flow control (see page 226)
parameters.
Flow Control Window
This window looks like this:
The control flow is selected according to the remote device in use:
 RTS/CTS hardware: if the device manages this flow control
 RTS/DCD hardware: if the device manages this flow control
 Xon/Xoff: if the device manages this flow control
 None: if the device does not manage flow control
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Additional Parameters
At a Glance
When configuring a link in character mode, it is necessary to configure the following four
parameters:
 Echo window
 Beep Management parameter
 Backspace Management parameter
 Full Duplex (RS 422) parameter
Echo
This window enables you to select and configure echo management on reception.
All characters received by the PLC are immediately retransmitted over the line as an echo (thus
enabling the remote device to perform a control).
To validate echo management, select the On reception check box.
If a write request is transmitted by the PLC during reception, the reception echo is interrupted.
Once the write request is finished, the echo is reset in two distinct ways:
 from the first character received (for this, select the Restart on 1st char. check box)
 from the last character before interruption (for this, deselect the Restart on 1st char. check box)
By selecting CR --> CR LF it is possible, on reception of the carriage return character (CR =
16#0D), to send as part of the echo the carriage return character followed automatically by the line
feed character (LF = 16#0A).
Beep Management
Checking Beep Management causes a beep to sound when the module’s reception buffer is
empty or full.
Deselect this check box if the card is connected to an operator dialog terminal.
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Backspace Management
Checking Backspace Management enables you not to store each backspace character received,
and cancel the preceding character.
Moreover, if the echo option On reception is enabled, the PLC transmits three characters in the
following order:
 backspace (= 16#08)
 space (= 16#20)
 backspace (= 16#08)
If the box is unchecked, all backspace characters received are stored like any other character.
Full Duplex (RS 422)
Checking this box enables you to carry out full duplex communication. Otherwise, communication
is half duplex. The activation of this function depends on the type of remote device in use.
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Character Mode Communication Programming
Character Mode Communication Programming
Available Communication Functions
At a Glance
This page describes the communication functions available in character mode and gives an
example of communication between two stations (Micro and Premium).
Available Functions
Three specific communication functions are defined to send and receive data to a communication
channel in character mode:
 PRINT_CHAR: send a character string (see Unity Pro, Communication, Block Library)
 INPUT_CHAR: request character string read (see Unity Pro, Communication, Block Library)
 OUT_IN_CHAR: send a character string followed by a read request (see Unity Pro,
Communication, Block Library)
NOTE: The use of these functions must be consistent with the configuration.
Example
A station at address {20.1} on a Fipway network wants to send then receive a character string
to/from a video terminal connected to the built-in link of a station’s TSX SCY 21601 module at
address {20.3}.
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Programming the communication function:
The following table describes the function’s different parameters:
Parameter
Description
ADDR (’{20.3}0.0.0.SYS’) Address of the message’s destination device
1
Send, receive
Str_2
Content of the message received, variable of type STRING
%MW170:4
Exchange report, length of the string sent, then that of the string
received
Str_1
Content of the message to send, variable of type STRING
NOTE: Before each function launch, the number of characters to be sent must be entered in the
length parameter (in bytes). In the example: %MW173 = 10. At the end of the exchange, this will
contain the number of characters received (in bytes). The value 0 enables you to send the entire
character string.
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Debugging of a Communication Using Character Mode
Debugging of a Communication Using Character Mode
Aim of this Section
This section describes the debugging process during set-up of Character Mode communication.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
Page
Debugging Screen in Character Mode
252
Debugging Parameters in Character Mode
254
How to Test a Communication Channel
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Debugging Screen in Character Mode
At a Glance
This screen, split into two zones, is used to declare the communication channel and to configure
the parameters required for a character mode link.
Illustration
The figure below shows a sample debugging screen dedicated to character mode communication.
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Description
The table below shows the various elements of the debugging screen and their functions.
Address Element
Function
1
Tabs
The front tab shows the current mode (Debugging in this
example). Each mode can be selected by the corresponding tab.
The modes available are:
 Debugging: accessible only in online mode
 Diagnostics: (default) accessible only in online mode
 Configuration
2
Module zone
Specifies the shortened name of the module.
3
Channel field
Is used:
 By clicking on the reference number, to display the tabs:
 Description: gives the characteristics of the device
 I/O Objects (see Unity Pro, Operating Modes): used to
presymbolize the input/output objects
 Fault: shows the device faults (in online mode)
 To select the channel
 To display the Symbol, name of the channel defined by the
user (using the variable editor)
4
General
parameters
zone
Shows the communication channel parameters:
 Function: Shows the configured communication function.
This information cannot be modified.
 Task: Shows the configured MAST task. This information
cannot be modified.
5
Display and
command
zone
Used to access the debugging parameters of a character mode
link (see page 254).
NOTE: LEDs and commands not available appear grayed out.
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Debugging Parameters in Character Mode
At a Glance
The specific part is split into four windows:
Errors
 Request Transmission
 Message Sent
 Message Received

Errors Window
This window looks like this:
This window indicates the number of communication errors counted by the communication
module.
 On transmission: corresponds to the number of errors on transmission
(image of %MWr.m.c.4 word)
 On reception: corresponds to the number of errors on reception (image of %MWr.m.c.5 word)
The Reset Counters button resets these counters to zero.
Request Transmission Window
This window looks like this:
This window is used to test a communication channel by transmission and/or reception of a
character string.
 The Transmission button transmits a character string.
 The Receive button is used to receive a character string.
 The Send/Receive button is used to send a character string and wait for a reply.
NOTE: Reception can be stopped by pressing the Escape button, or if a message is received.
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Message Sent Window
This window looks like this:
This window is used to enter a message to be sent during a communication test using the Send
and Send/Receive buttons.
Message Received Window
This window looks like this:
This window is used to read a received message as a result of a communication test by using the
Receive and Send/Receive buttons.
The ASCII and Hex. buttons are used to display the text in ASCII or in hexadecimal.
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How to Test a Communication Channel
Introduction
This page describes the procedure for testing a communication channel from the debugging
screen.
How to Send a Character String
The following procedure is used to send a character string with a remote device.
Step
Actions
1
Enter the character string to be sent in the Message sent window.
Note: Special characters can also be sent. They must begin with the $
character (example using carriage return character: $0D).
2
Click the Send button.
Result:
If the exchange is correct, a window specifying that the exchange is correct
appears. On the remote device display, check whether the string has been
transmitted.
How to Receive a Character String
The following procedure is used to receive a character string with a remote device. For efficient
operation, you must remember that this test requires stop on reception to be configured either via
a special character, or via a silence.
Step
256
Action
1
Click the Receive button.
2
Send the character string with the frame end character from the remote device.
Note: In this example, stop on reception is performed after a carriage return
character (16#0D).
3
Display the number of characters and the character string received in the
Message received window.
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Software Implementation of Uni-Telway Communication
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter presents the software implementation of Uni-Telway communication.
What Is in This Chapter?
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section
Topic
Page
10.1
General
258
10.2
Uni-Telway Communication Configuration
265
10.3
Uni-Telway Communication Programming
279
10.4
Debugging of a Uni-Telway Communication
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General
General
Subject of this Section
This section presents the general points relating to Uni-Telway communication and its services.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
258
Page
Presentation
259
Compatibility
260
Performance
261
Operating Mode
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Addresses of a Slave PLC
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Presentation
Introduction
Communicating via Uni-Telway allows the exchange of data between all the devices which are
connected on the bus. The Uni-Telway standard is a UNI-TE protocol which creates a hierarchical
structure (one master and several slaves). The master device is the bus manager.
Uni-Telway enables equal communication and authorizes the sending of messages:
from master to slave
 from slave to master
 from slave to slave

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Compatibility
Hardware
This type of communication is available for Premium PLCs:
Via the terminal port associated with the RS485 physical layer
 Via the host channel of the processor or TSX SCY 21601 module with:
 a TSX SCP 111 PCMCIA card associated with the RS232 physical layer
 a TSX SCP 112 PCMCIA card associated with 20 mA current loops
 a TSX SCP 114 PCMCIA card associated with physical layers RS422 and RS485


Via the built-in link of the TSX SCY 21601 module associated with the RS485 physical layer
Software
The terminal port of Premium processors allows processing:
in Uni-Telway master mode:
 4 messages transmitted to the bus,
 4 received messages


in Uni-Telway slave mode:
 4 transactions at server address Ad0
 4 transactions at server address Ad1
 4 receptions at application address Ad2
For communication via a Terminal port, the maximum frame size is 128 bytes per communication
function.
PCMCIA cards and the link built into TSX SCY 21601 modules authorizes processing of:
 in Uni-Telway master mode:
 8 messages transmitted to the bus
 8 received messages

in Uni-Telway slave mode:
 6 transactions at server address Ad0
 1 transaction at server address Ad1
 8 receptions at application address Ad2
For communication via a PCMCIA card or built in link, the maximum frame size is 210 bytes per
communication function.
The READ_VAR communication function can read up to 1000 consecutive bits in any remote
device. To read in excess of 1000 bits, the SEND_REQ communication function must be used.
NOTE: Premium PLCs cannot send over 1000 bits following a read request.
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Performance
At a Glance
The following tables enable you to evaluate typical exchange times in Uni-Telway mode for:
PCMCIA cards and the built-in link of the TSX SCY 21601 module
 the terminal port

The results displayed correspond to an average operation period of the READ_VAR function in ms.
Times with PCMCIA Cards
Number of objects read: 1 word
Speed in Bits/s
T Cycle in ms
Average
Duration
TSX SCP 114
Average
Duration
TSX SCP 1114
Average
Duration
TSX SCY 21601
4800
cyclic
131
-
152
4800
10
160
-
172
4800
50
180
-
200
9600
cyclic
95
-
110
9600
10
107
-
120
9600
50
167
-
190
19200
cyclic
64
-
84
19200
10
67
-
87
19200
50
107
-
130
38400
cyclic
-
28
-
38400
10
-
33
-
38400
50
-
50
-
57600
cyclic
-
25
-
57600
10
-
31
-
57600
50
-
50
-
Number of objects read: 100 words
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Speed in Bits/s
T Cycle in ms
Average
Duration
TSX SCP 114
Average
Duration
TSX SCP 1114
Average
Duration
TSX SCY 21601
4800
cyclic
620
-
638
4800
10
640
-
660
4800
50
710
-
730
9600
cyclic
363
-
387
9600
10
373
-
395
9600
50
402
-
428
19200
cyclic
213
-
230
19200
10
214
-
240
19200
50
249
-
272
38400
cyclic
-
84
-
38400
10
-
89
-
38400
50
-
100
-
57600
cyclic
-
64
-
57600
10
-
67
-
57600
50
-
100
-
Times with the Terminal Port
Exchange times for Premium PLCs
Transmission speed = 19200 bits/s and number of objects read = 40 words
T cycle in ms
Average duration
10
135
20
150
50
185
100
210
255
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Recommendations for Use
To improve connection phase performance when connecting a slave device to Uni-Telway, we
recommend you configure the number of slaves according to the number of slaves present and
select the addresses starting with 1.
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Operating Mode
At a Glance
The following graphics show operating modes for PCMCIA Uni-Telway cards, built-in links in
TSX SCY 21601 modules and for the Terminal Port.
General Chart
The operating mode is as follows:
Operation




After power-up the module self-tests. During this stage the warning indicators flash.
If there is no Unity Pro application in the PLC, the module awaits configuration.
If there is a Unity Pro application in the PLC, the application’s configuration is transmitted to the
module, and then the module starts up.
When there is a power outage, the PLC processor carries out a hot restart. The module then
restarts its auto-test procedures.
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Addresses of a Slave PLC
At a Glance
A slave PLC can have up to three Uni-Telway addresses:
a server address Ad0
 a client application address Ad1
 a listening application address Ad2

Address Ad0
A server address, called Ad0, is obligatory and coded in the configuration. It enables access to the
PLC system for adjustment, diagnostics or reading functions or writing variables, program loading
and unloading, etc.
Address Ad1
A client application address, called Ad1, is supplied optionally by the slave module configuration.
This enables requests or messages requiring a response or not to be sent to another device
connected on the Uni-Telway bus.
Address Ad2
A listening application address, called Ad2, is supplied optionally by the slave module
configuration. This enables Unsolicited Data (16#FC) requests to be received from another device
connected on the Uni-Telway bus.
Usage Constraints
Addresses Ad1 and Ad2 are consecutive to the address Ad0 (Ad1 = Ad0 + 1 and Ad2 = Ad0+2).
Example:
Uni-Telway Link Address
Logical Entities
Ad0 = 6
System
responds to questions
Ad1 = 7
Client application
sends questions to a Uni-Telway
server device
Ad2 = 8
Listening
application
receives the "Unsolicited Data"
request sent to the application
NOTE: When the Uni-Telway master is an SCM (series 7 PLCs), the application contained in the
master must use the destination slave address (Premium) increased by 100 (16#0064).
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Uni-Telway Communication Configuration
Uni-Telway Communication Configuration
Subject of this Section
This section describes the configuration process used when implementing Uni-Telway
communication.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
Page
How to Access the Terminal Port Parameters
266
How to Access the Parameters of the Built-in Channel of the TSX SCY 21601 Module
267
How to Access the Parameters of the PCMCIA Uni-Telway Cards
269
Configuration Screen of the Uni-Telway Link
271
Accessible Functions in Uni-Telway
273
Application Linked Uni-Telway Parameters
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Transmission Linked Uni-Telway Parameters
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How to Access the Terminal Port Parameters
At a Glance
This part describes how to access the configuration parameters of the Uni-Telway link through the
terminal port of the Premium PLC.
How to Access the Link
The following table shows the steps to follow in order to access the Uni-Telway link:
Step
266
Action
1
Open the hardware configuration editor.
2
Double click the terminal port slot on the CPU.
3
Select the function Uni-Telway.
Example:
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How to Access the Parameters of the Built-in Channel of the TSX SCY 21601
Module
At a Glance
This part describes how to access the configuration parameters of the Uni-Telway link through the
built-in channel of a TSX SCY 21601 module for the Premium.
How to Access the Link
The following table shows the steps to follow in order to access the Uni-Telway link:
Step
Action
1
Open the hardware configuration editor.
2
Double click on the TSX SCY 21601 module.
3
Select channel 0.
Result:
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Step
4
268
Action
Select the function UNI-TELWAY LINK.
Example:
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At a Glance
This part describes how to access the configuration parameters of the Uni-Telway link through
PCMCIA cards for Premium PLCs.
How to Access the Link
The following table shows the steps to follow in order to access the Uni-Telway link:
Step
Action
1
Open the hardware configuration editor.
2
Double click the PCMCIA card slot.
Result: The card type selection window appears.
3
From the menu, click one of the following PCMCIA cards then validate by
clicking OK.
 TSX SCP 111
 TSX SCP 112
 TSX SCP 114/1114
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Step
270
Action
4
Double click the PCMCIA card slot.
Result::
5
Select channel 1.
6
Select the function UNI-TELWAY LINK.
Example:
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Configuration Screen of the Uni-Telway Link
At a Glance
This screen, split into two areas, is used to register the communication channel and to configure
the necessary parameters for a Uni-Telway link.
Illustration
The diagram below shows a configuration screen.
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Description
The following table shows the different elements of the configuration screen and their functions.
Address Element
Function
1
Tabs
The tab to the front indicates which mode is currently in use (
Configuration in this example). Each mode can be selected by the
corresponding tab. The modes available are:
 Configuration
 Debugging, accessible only in Online mode
 Diagnostics, accessible only in Online mode
2
Module zone
Provides an abbreviation as a reminder of the module and module
status in online mode (LEDs).
3
Channel field
Is used:
 By clicking on the reference number, to display the tabs:
 Description: gives the characteristics of the device
 I/O Objects (see Unity Pro, Operating Modes): used to
presymbolize the input/output objects
 Fault: shows the device faults (in online mode)
 To select the channel
 To display the Symbol, name of the channel defined by the user
(using the variable editor)
272
Enables you to choose the general parameters associated with the
channel:
 Function: According to the channel, the available functions are
Modbus, Character Mode, and Uni-Telway. By default, No
function is configured.
 Task: Defines the MAST task in which the channel implicit
exchange objects will be exchanged.
4
General
parameters
zone
5
Used to configure the channel configuration parameters. Some
Configuration selections may be locked and appear grayed out.
It is broken down into two types of information:
zone
 application parameters
 transmission parameters
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Accessible Functions in Uni-Telway
At a Glance
Depending on the communication media chosen, certain parameters cannot be modified. These
are grayed out.
Accessible Functions
The summary table below shows the various selections possible:
Functions
SCP 111
SCP 112
SCP 114
SCY 21601
Terminal Port
Master - Event data
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Master - Number of slaves
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Slave
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Current loop (PSR)
No
Yes
No
No
No
Transmission speed
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wait time
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Data / stop
Stop
Stop
Stop
Stop
No
Parity
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
RTS / CTS delay
Yes
No
No
No
No
Data carrier management (DCD) Yes
No
No
No
No
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Application Linked Uni-Telway Parameters
At a Glance
After configuring the communication channel, you need to enter the application parameters.
These are split into four windows:
Type
 Master
 Slave
 Current loop (PSR)

Type Parameter
This window looks like this:
It enables you to select the type of Uni-Telway Protocol the module uses:
 Master: selects the Uni-Telway master
 Slave: selects the Uni-Telway slave
Master Function
This window is only accessible by selecting Master.
This allows you to enter the:
Event data: used to select the number of bytes for the Event Data:
 The default value is 0 bytes.
 The possible values are 0, 4, or 8 bytes.


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Number of slaves: used to select the number of slaves the master PLC will have to scan:
 For a PCMCIA card and the built-in link, the possible values are 0 to 98.
 For the terminal port, the possible values are 3 to 8.
 The default value depends on the communication channel: 31 for a PCMCIA card and builtin link and 3 for the terminal port.
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Slave Function
This window is only accessible by selecting Slave:
This allows you to enter the:
Server address (Ad0): used to select the server address Ad0 of the device
 The possible values are between 1 and 98.


Number of addresses: used to assign up to three slave addresses to the same device. This
option is offered, for example, to PLCs that can have Server (Ad0), Client (Ad1) and Listening
Application (Ad2) addresses.
 The possible values are 1 to 3 (1 for Ad0 only, 2 for Ad0 and Ad1, 3 for Ad0, Ad1 and Ad2).
Current Loop Function
This window looks like this:
It allows you to select a:
Multidrop (Current Loop) communication
 Point to point (Current Loop) communication

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Transmission Linked Uni-Telway Parameters
At a Glance
After configuring the communication channel, you need to enter the transmission parameters.
These are split into six windows:
Transmission speed
 Time wait
 Data and Stop
 Parity
 RTS/CTS delay

Transmission Speed
This window looks like this:
You can use it to select the transmission speed of the Uni-Telway protocol used by the module:
 The default speed is 9600 bits/s.
 Available speeds are 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, and 57600 bits/s.
 The speeds 300 and 600 bits/s are only available using the PCMCIA TSX SCP 111 card.
 The speeds 38400 and 57600 bits/s are only available using the PCMCIA TSX SCP 1114 card.
Wait Time
This window looks like this:
This parameter allows you to select the wait time in milliseconds (timeout), at the end of which the
target station, if it does not reply, is considered absent:
 The possible values are X to 255 ms (for the terminal port) or X to 10000 ms (for a PCMCIA card
and built-in link). X is the minimum value. This depends on the set transmission speed.
 The default value is 30 ms.
For the terminal port, you can choose the wait time in seconds. The possible values are between
X and 10 s.
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Data
This window looks like this:
The Data field is used to fill in the type of coding used to communicate in Uni-Telway. All characters
are coded over 8 bits.
Stop
This window looks like this:
The Stop field allows you to fill in the number of stop bits used for communication in Uni-Telway.
The possible values are 1 or 2 stop bits.
NOTE: The default value is 1 stop bit.
Parity
This window looks like this:
This field is used to set whether a parity bit is added or not, as well as its type. The possible values
are Even, Odd or without (Odd by default).
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RTS / CTS Delay
This window looks like this:
Before a character string is transmitted, the module activates the RTS signal and waits for the CTS
signal to be activated.
 This allows you to enter the maximum waiting time between the two signals. When this value is
timed-out, the request is not transmitted on the bus.
 The value is expressed in milliseconds.
 The default value is 0 ms.
 The possible values are 0s to 10s.
 The value 0 specifies an absence of delay management between the two signals.
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Data carrier management (DCD signal) for communication with a modem having a controlled
data carrier.
 If the option is selected, the characters are valid only on reception if the DCD signal is
detected.
 If the option is not selected, all characters received are taken into account.
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Uni-Telway Communication Programming
Uni-Telway Communication Programming
Subject of this Section
This section describes the programming process used when implementing Uni-Telway
communication.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
Page
Available Communication Functions
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Writing Command Words
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Master to Slave Exchanges
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Slave to Master exchanges
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Example of an Exchange from a Slave to the Master System
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Example of a Direct Exchange from a Slave to the Master System
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Slave to Slave Exchanges
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Example of an Exchange from a Slave to a Slave Server
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Example of an Exchange from a Slave to a Slave Application
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Example 2 of an Exchange from a Slave to a Slave System
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Example of a Direct Exchange from a Slave to a Slave System
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Example of One Slave Setting Another Slave to Stop
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Event Data Managed by the Master
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Available Communication Functions
At a Glance
This page describes the available communication functions in Uni-Telway mode.
Available Functions
Five specific communication functions are defined to send and receive data to a master or slave
Uni-Telway device:
 READ_VAR (see Unity Pro, Communication, Block Library): reading basic
language objects (words, bits, double words, floating points, constant words, system bits and
words, timer, monostable, drum)
 WRITE_VAR (see Unity Pro, Communication, Block Library): writing basic
language objects (words, bits, double words, floating points, constant words, system bits and
words)
 SEND_REQ (see Unity Pro, Communication, Block Library): exchanging a UNITE request
 DATA_EXCH (see Unity Pro, Communication, Block Library): sending and/or
receiving text type data
 Dialog operator functions: exchanging different specific communication functions in operator
dialog (Send_Msg, Send_alarm, Ask_Msg, Ini_Buttons, Control_Leds, Command)
NOTE: The availability of these functions varies with the type of exchanges and hardware versions
(see different exchange types).
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Writing Command Words
At a Glance
The instruction WRITE_CMD is used for explicit writing in the module or the communication channel,
or in the built-in interface of the associated command words.
For a Uni-Telway link, this instruction will mainly be used for communication with an external
modem.
Example: switching from Uni-Telway mode to character mode for the dialing phase
Syntax
The syntax of the instruction is as follows:
WRITE_CMD(IODDT_VAR1)
where IODDT_VAR1 is type T_COM_STS_GEN
Recommendations for Use
Before executing a WRITE_CMD, test whether an exchange is currently underway using the
language object %MWr.m.c.0. To do this, you must perform a READ_STS to read the word.
You then need to modify the value of the command language object in order to perform the
required command. For a Uni-Telway link, the language object is the internal word %MWr.m.c.15.
Example: To switch from Uni-Telway mode to character mode, %MWr.m.c.15 is also set to
16#4000 (%MWr.m.c.15.14 = 1).
NOTE: A single command bit must then be switched from 0 to 1 before transmitting a WRITE_CMD.
Finally, a WRITE_CMD must be executed to acknowledge the command.
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Master to Slave Exchanges
At a Glance
The Master station carries out exchanges to the Slave station:
Exchange to Address Ad0
An exchange from the Master to Ad0, as seen at point 1 in the diagram above, is used for
communication from the Master application program to the Slave system (access to the different
objects, etc.).
The functions READ_VAR, WRITE_VAR and SEND_REQ can be used to communicate to Ad0.
The function address is type ADDR(‘r.m.c.x’), where:
Parameters
Description
r
Rack number
m
Module number
c
Channel number
x
Ad0 Slave address
Example
ADDR(‘0.0.1.Ad0’) for a slave connected to a PCMCIA card in the Master PLC
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Exchange to Address Ad2
An exchange from the Master to Ad2, as seen at point 2 in the diagram above, is used for sending
messages from the Master application program to the Slave application program.
In Unitelway master mode, the only type of operation authorized is type 2 (send).
The functions SEND_REQ and DATA_EXCH can be used to communicate to Ad2.
The function address is type ADDR(‘r.m.c.x’), where:
Parameter
Description
r
Rack number
m
Module number
c
Channel number
x
Ad2 Slave address
Example
SEND_REQ(ADDR(‘0.0.1.Ad2’), 16#FC, %MW..........)
Here: use of the request code, 16#FC, unsolicited data
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At a Glance
The Slave station carries out exchanges to the Master station:
Exchanges to the master station
An exchange from the Slave Ad1 to the Master, as seen at point 1 in the diagram above, is used
for communication from the Slave application program to the Master system (access to the
different objects, etc.).
Exchanges to the application
An exchange from the Slave Ad1 to the Master, as seen at point 2 in the diagram above, is used
for sending messages from the Slave application program to the Master application program.
Communication function
Usage of the SEND_REQ function by a slave requires the introduction of a table of 6 bytes
corresponding to the destination address at the beginning of the transmission buffer.
The first six bytes of the transmission buffer are coded as follows:
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Byte 1 (most significant)
Byte 0 (least significant)
Word 1
station
network
Word 2
module number or selector
gate number
Word 3
reference if gate 8
channel number
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To send to the Master system identified by gate 0:
Byte 1 (most significant)
Byte 0 (least significant)
Word 1
16#FE
16#00
Word 2
16#00
16#00
Word 3
16#00
16#00
To send to the Master application identified by gate 16:
Byte 1 (most significant)
Byte 0 (least significant)
Word 1
16#FE
16#00
Word 2
16#00
16#10
Word 3
16#00
16#00
NOTE: For a TSX 47-10 master, the gate number is 16 + text block number
To send to the system of a remote PLC (network 2 station 3):
Byte 1 (most significant)
Byte 0 (least significant)
Word 1
16#03
16#02
Word 2
16#00
16#00
Word 3
16#00
16#00
Addressing
When a slave uses the SEND_REQ function, the syntax used is as follows:
SEND_REQ(ADDR(‘r.m.c.x’), request number, , %MW1:size)
The address of the function transmitter is type ADDR(‘r.m.c.x’), where:
Parameter
Description
r
Rack number
m
Module number
c
Channel number
x
Ad1 client address of the transmitter
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%MW1:size is a table of words containing the destination address structured as follows:
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If access to Master application
%MW1 = FE 00
%MW1 = FE 00
%MW2 = 00 00
%MW2 = 00 10
%MW3 = 00 00
%MW3 = 00 00
%MW4 = request parameters
%MW4 = request parameters
%MW ... = ...
%MW ... = ...
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Example of an Exchange from a Slave to the Master System
At a Glance
The slave transmits a communication function to the Master system:
Transmission
Send the identification request:
SEND_REQ(ADDR(‘0.0.1.7’), 15, %MW0:3, %MW40:4, %MW10:30)
Parameters of the request:
Parameters
Description
ADDR(‘0.0.1.7’)




15 or 16 #0F
identification request
%MW0 = 16#FE 00
access to the Master system gate
0 : rack
0 : module
1 : channel 1
7 : transmitting address Ad1
%MW1 = 16#00 00
%MW2 = 16#00 00
%MW43 = 6
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After the exchange:
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Parameters
Description
%MW40 = 16# 11 00
-
%MW41 = 16# 3F 00
16#3F = report >0 (request code + 16#30)
%MW42 = 16# 00 00
-
%MW43 = 16# 00 14
reception of 14 bytes from %MW10
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Example of a Direct Exchange from a Slave to the Master System
At a Glance
The host channel of the TSX SCY 21601 module equipped with the PCMCIA card (TSX SCP 111,
112, 114) enables you to use the READ_VAR and WRITE_VAR communication functions to
communicate with the server of a master:
Transmission
From module TSX SCY 21601 in position 0 of the slave rack and through the built-in link, the server
of the master can be accessed:
READ_VAR(ADDR(’0.2.0.0’), ’%MW’, 0, 5, %MW50:4, %MW20:5)
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Slave to Slave Exchanges
Introduction
The slave station makes exchanges with another slave station:
Ad1 to Ad0 Exchange
Exchange of slave Ad1 with slave Ad0, identified by address mark 1, allows the sender slave
application program to communicate with the destination slave system (access to different objects,
etc.).
NOTE: In all cases, the requests transit via the master in total transparency.
Exchange with the Application
Exchange of slave Ad1 with slave Ad2, identified by the address mark 2, is used to send messages
from the sender slave application program to the destination slave application program.
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Communication Function
Use of the SEND_REQ function by the slave requires a 6 byte table to be placed at the start of the
transmission buffer which corresponds to the destination address.
The first six bytes of the transmission buffer are coded as follows:
Byte 1 (most significant)
Byte 0 (least significant)
Word 1
16#FE
16#00
Word 2
16#FE
16#05
Word 3
16#00
number of destination slave (Ad0 or
Ad2)
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At a Glance
The Slave transmits a communication function to the slave server:
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Transmission
Write a 5-word table in Slave 9 by slaves 6/7/8 using the word %MW50:
SEND_REQ(ADDR(‘0.0.1.7’), 16#0037, %MW100:11, %MW130:4, %MW120:1)
Parameters of the request:
Parameters
Description
ADDR(‘0.0.1.7’)




16 #0037
object write request
%MW100 = 16#FE 00
destination slave address (Ad0 = 9)
0 : rack
0 : module
1 : channel 1
7 : transmitting address Ad1
%MW101 = 16#FE 05
%MW102 = 16#00 09
%MW103 = 16#07 68
 type of object = 07 (16 bit integer)
 segment = 68 (internal words)
%MW104 = 50
in decimal, origin of the table of words to write
%MW105 = 05
in decimal, number of words to write
%MW106 to %MW110
content of words to write to the destination
%MW133 = 22
length of the data to transmit = 11 words (%MW100 to %MW110)
therefore 22 bytes
%MW120:1
no response: length 1 byte
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At a Glance
The Slave transmits a communication function to the slave application (Ad2).
Transmission
The PLC sender generates an unsolicited data request:
SEND_REQ(ADDR(’0.0.1.7’), 16#00FC, %MW100:10, %MW130:4, %MW120:1)
Parameters of the request:
Parameters
Description
ADDR(‘0.0.1.7’)




16 #00FC
unsolicited data request
%MW100 = 16#FE 00
destination slave address (Ad2 = 11)
0 : rack
0 : module
1 : channel 1
7 : transmitting address Ad1
%MW101 = 16#FE 05
%MW102 = 16#00 0B
%MW103 to %MW109
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Reception
The PLC data receiver:
IF RE(%I0.3.4) AND NOT %MW100.0 THEN
(* initialization of the data to receive *)
%MW103:= 0;
(* communication function *)
DATA_EXCH(ADDR(’0.0.1.11’), 3, %MW110:1, %MW100:4, %MW120:10)
END_IF;
Parameters of the request:
Parameters
Description
ADDR(’0.0.1.11’)




3
receive mode
%MW120 = 16#FE 00
xx: exchange number of the transmitter function
0 : rack
0 : module
1 : channel 1
11 : address Ad2
%MW121 = 16#FE xx
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Example 2 of an Exchange from a Slave to a Slave System
At a Glance
The slave address Ad1 = 7 reads a 5-word table, using the function SEND_REQ, in the slave PLC
with the address Ad0 = 9.
Transmission
The PLC sender generates a request with the code 16#0036 (read objects):
SEND_REQ(ADDR(‘0.0.1.7’), 16#0036, %MW200:6, %MW220:4, %MW210:6)
Parameters of the request:
Parameters
Description
ADDR(‘0.0.1.7’)




16 #0036
unsolicited data request
%MW200 = 16#FE 00
destination slave address (Ad0 = 9)
0 : rack
0 : module
1 : channel 1
7 : transmitting address Ad1
%MW201 = 16#FE 05
%MW202 = 16#00 09
%MW203 = 16#07 68
 type of object = 07 (16 bit integer)
 segment = 68 (internal words)
%MW204 = 50
in decimal, origin of the table of words to read
%MW223 = 12
transmission of 6 words (12 bytes)
NOTE: Once the function has finished execution, the length word in the report is:
%MW223 = 11 (reception of 11 bytes = 10 (5 words) + 1 (object type)).
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Reception Table
Table of read words:
Byte 1
Byte 0
%MW210 =
Least significant byte of first word
07 : type of objects read
%MW211 =
Least significant byte of second word Most significant byte of first word
%MW212 =
Least significant byte of third word
Most significant byte of second word
%MW213 =
Least significant byte of fourth word
Most significant byte of third word
%MW214 =
Least significant byte of fifth word
Most significant byte of fourth word
%MW215 =
not significant
Most significant byte of fifth word
The least significant byte of the first word read contains the type of objects read, the reception table
is thus shifted by 1 byte.
An additional word must therefore be provided in the reception table. The data processing requires
an algorithm for processing this shift. For Premium PLCs, this algorithm is provided by the function
ROR1_ARB (see Unity Pro, Obsolete, Block Library).
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Example of a Direct Exchange from a Slave to a Slave System
At a Glance
The host channels of processors TSX 37 V2.0 and module TSX SCY 21601 equipped with
PCMCIA cards (TSX SCP111, 112, 114 version 1.5) enable you to use the communication
functions READ_VAR and WRITE_VAR from a slave of the same Uni-Telway link:
Transmission
From module SCY 21601 in position 0 of the slave rack and through the built-in link, access to the
server of slave 8:
READ_VAR(ADDR(’0.2.0.8’), ’%MW’, 0, 5, %MW50:4, %MW20:5)
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Example of One Slave Setting Another Slave to Stop
At a Glance
PLC with address Ad1= 7 setting slave PLC with address (Ad0 = 8) to STOP:
Transmission
SEND_REQ(ADDR(‘0.0.1.7’), 16#0025, %MW0:3, %MW40:4, %MW10:1)
Parameters of the request:
Parameters
Description
ADDR(‘0.0.1.7’)




16 #0025
STOP request code
%MW0 = 16#FE 00
destination slave address (Ad0 = 8)
0 : rack
0 : module
1 : channel 1
7 : transmitting address Ad1
%MW1 = 16#FE 05
%MW2 = 16#00 08
%MW43 = 6
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Event Data Managed by the Master
Event Data
Event data is data that is transmitted to the master from a slave station.
Operating Principles
The following table describes the processing phases in event data communication:
Phases Description
1
The slave station transmits event data to the PCMCIA card of the master station.
2
When the card receives the data, a bit from words %IWr.m.1.2 or %IWr.m.1.3 is initialized. Each
bit of the input words is associated with a link address.
3
On detecting one of the bits, the application transmits a SEND_REQ communication function with
code 16#82(read_generic_object) to the PCMCIA card of the master station for the data to be read.
Communication Function
The Uni-Telway request: 16#82 is used to read event data by accessing the Uni-Telway PCMCIA
server:
SEND_REQ(ADDR(’0.0.1.SYS’), 16#0082, %MW20:10, %MW100:4, %MW50:30)
The transmission buffer contains the following data:
Word
Byte 1 (most significant)
Byte 0 (least significant)
%MW20
16#31
16#06
%MW21
16#01
16#00
%MW22
Slave number
16#00
%MW23
16#FF
16#00
%MW24
16#00
Number of slaves
The buffer corresponds to the following coding:
Parameters
Size
Value
Segment number
1 byte
16#06
Family number
2 bytes
16#0031
Type number
2 bytes
16#0001
Slave address
2 bytes
16#00 Slave-addr
Type of access
1 byte
16#FF
Quantity
2 bytes
16#00 No. objects
NOTE: The TSX 57 and TSX 37 PLCs cannot send event data.
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Section 10.4
Debugging of a Uni-Telway Communication
Debugging of a Uni-Telway Communication
Aim of this Section
This section describes the debugging process during set-up of Uni-Telway communication.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
Page
Uni-Telway Debugging Screen
302
Uni-Telway Debugging Screen
304
Requests Available for the Communication Channel Test
305
How to Test a Channel with Identification and Mirror Requests
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How to Test a Channel with Requests
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Uni-Telway Debugging Screen
At a Glance
This screen, split into two zones, is used to declare the communication channel and to configure
the necessary parameters for a Uni-Telway link.
NOTE: This screen is not operational when connected remotely on a Uni-Telway slave.
Illustration
The figure below shows a sample debugging screen dedicated to Uni-Telway communication.
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Description
The table below shows the various elements of the debugging screen and their functions.
Address
Element
Function
1
Tabs
The front tab shows the current mode (Debugging in this
example). Each mode can be selected by the corresponding tab.
The modes available are:
 Debugging: accessible only in online mode
 Diagnostics: accessible only in online mode
 Configuration
2
Module zone
Specifies the shortened name of the module.
3
Channel field
Is used:
 By clicking on the reference number, to display the tabs:
 Description: gives the characteristics of the device
 I/O Objects (see Unity Pro, Operating Modes): used to
presymbolize the input/output objects
 Fault: shows the device faults (in online mode)
 To select the channel
 To display the Symbol, name of the channel defined by the
user (using the variable editor)
4
General
parameters
zone
Shows the communication channel parameters:
 Function: Shows the configured communication function.
This information cannot be modified.
 Task: Shows the configured MAST task. This information
cannot be modified.
5
Display and
command
zone
used to access the debugging parameters for a Uni-Telway link
NOTE: LEDs and commands not available appear grayed out.
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Uni-Telway Debugging Screen
At a Glance
The specific part is divided into three windows:
Type
 Counters
 Channel test

Type Window
This window looks like this:
It shows the type of Uni-Telway function which is configured (master or slave).
Counters Window
This window looks like this:
This window displays the communication module’s different error counters.
The Reset Counters button resets these counters to zero.
Channel Test Window
This window looks like this:
This window is used to test a communication channel by sending a UNI-TE request to one of the
stations on the bus.
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Requests Available for the Communication Channel Test
At a Glance
This page describes the different possibilities for testing a communication channel from the
debugging screen.
Test Conditions
Sending a request to an non-server or unconnected slave address results in an error message.
When the module has been configured in Uni-Telway master mode, the debugging window can be
used to send a UNI-TE request to one of the slaves on the bus.
When the module has been configured Uni-Telway slave mode, the channel test is limited to the
master device.
Available Requests
The Channel Test window allows the following requests:
Identification: Prompts the Identification request to be sent to the designated slave.
 Enter request: Allows a UNI-TE request, other than those provided by the command buttons,
to be sent to the designated slave. Selecting this function gives access to a screen that allows
you to select the parameters that are specific to the request (request code must be coded in
hexadecimal).
 Mirror: Allows a mirror request to be sent to the designated slave. Selecting this function gives
access to a screen that allows you to select the length of the character string to be sent (a
maximum of 80 characters ). The PLC then sends this character string (ABCD.) to the
destination device. The latter automatically sends the character string that was received back
to the sender.

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How to Test a Channel with Identification and Mirror Requests
At a Glance
This page indicates the procedure for testing a communication channel by means of Identification
and Mirror requests.
How to Identify a Station
The following procedure is used to identify a designated station.
Step
Actions
1
Select the server address (Ad0)of the slave to be interrogated using the Slave
field.
2
Click the Identification button.
Result: The response appears in the Receive Response window:
How to Send the Mirror Request
The following procedure is used to send the Mirror request and thus to test the routing of
information between two devices.
Step
306
Action
1
Select the server address (Ad0)of the slave to be interrogated using the Slave
field.
2
Click the Mirror button.
Result: The following window appears:
3
Enter the length of data to be sent (maximum 80 characters).
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4
Action
Click the Send button.
Result: The response appears in the Receive Response window:
The response contains the character string ABCDEFGH that corresponds to the
length of data sent 8.
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How to Test a Channel with Requests
At a Glance
This page indicates the procedure for testing a communication channel from the debugging screen
using different requests.
How to Send a Request
The following procedure is used to send a request, other than those provided by the command
buttons, to a designated station.
Step
Action
1
Select the address of the slave to be interrogated using the Slave field.
2
Click the Enter Request button.
Result: The following window appears.
The data sent in this example is coded on 3 bytes.
3
Enter the function code (coded in hexadecimal on one byte), corresponding to
the request that you want to send.
4
Enter the data to be sent by coding all the data in hexadecimal. Enter the data
continuously without any intervening spaces.
5
Click the Send button.
Result: The response appears in the Request Response window:
The response from the example has data on 3 bytes (12 43 DB).
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Software Implementation of Specific Protocol Communication (FCS SCP 111/114 cards)
Software Implementation of Specific Protocol
Communication (FCS SCP 111/114 cards)
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter describes software implementation for specific protocol communication using FCS
SCP 111/114 PCMCIA cards.
What Is in This Chapter?
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section
Topic
Page
11.1
General Points
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11.2
Configuration of Specific Protocol Communication
313
11.3
Debugging a Specific Protocol Communication
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Section 11.1
General Points
General Points
Subject of this Section
This section presents the general points relating to specific protocol communication.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
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Page
Presentation
311
Operating Mode
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Presentation
At a Glance
The FCS SCP111/114 PCMCIA cards enable third-parties to implement specific protocols for
physical supports RS232 or RS485.
Unity Pro is used to configure and debug PCMCIA cards integrating specific protocols.
Contact your Schneider Electric sales office to obtain a list of companies accredited to develop the
protocol to be implemented.
Protocols
This type of communication is available for Premium PLCs via the host slot of the processor and/or
the TSX SCY 21601 module using:
 an FCS SCP 111 PCMCIA card associated with the RS232 physical layer
 an FCS SCP 114 PCMCIA card associated with the RS485 physical layer
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Operating Mode
At a Glance
The following graph describes the operating modes of the FCS SCP 111/114 PCMCIA cards.
General Chart
The operating mode is as follows:
Operation




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After power-up the module self-tests. During this stage the warning indicators flash.
If there is no Unity Pro application in the PLC, the module awaits configuration.
If there is a Unity Pro application in the PLC, the application’s configuration is transmitted to the
module, and then the module starts up.
When there is a power outage, the PLC processor carries out a warm restart. The module then
restarts its self-test procedures.
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Configuration of Specific Protocol Communication
Configuration of Specific Protocol Communication
Subject of this Section
This section describes the configuration process used when implementing Specific Protocol
communication.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
Page
How to Access the Parameters of Specific Protocol PCMCIA Cards
314
Configuration Screen for the Generic Protocol Function
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How to Access the Parameters of Specific Protocol PCMCIA Cards
At a Glance
This operation describes how to declare and define the type of function for FCS SCP 111/114
PCMCIA cards for Premium PLCs.
How to Define the Function
The following table shows the procedure for selecting the card and choosing the generic protocol
function:
Step
314
Action
1
Open the hardware configuration editor.
2
Double-click the PCMCIA card slot (processor or TSX SCY 21601 module).
Result: The card type selection window appears.
3
From the menu, click one of the following PCMCIA cards then validate by
clicking OK.
 FCS SCP 111
 FCS SCP 114
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Action
4
Double click the PCMCIA card slot.
Result:
5
Select channel 1.
6
Select the GENERIC PROTOCOL function.
Example:
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Configuration Screen for the Generic Protocol Function
General Points
The configuration screen is used to set up the necessary parameters for the Generic Protocol
function.
Illustration
The figure below represents a configuration screen.
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Description
The following table shows the various elements of the configuration screen and their functions.
Number
Element
Function
1
Tabs
The tab in the foreground indicates which mode is currently in
use (Config in this example). Select each mode by clicking on
the corresponding tab. The available modes are:
 Configuration
 Debug: can be accessed only in online mode
 Fault: can be accessed only in online mode
2
Module area
Uses LEDs to provide a reminder of the module and module
status in online mode.
3
Channel area
Is used:
 By clicking on the device reference number, to display the
tabs:
 Description: gives the characteristics of the device
 I/O Objects (see Unity Pro, Operating Modes): used to
presymbolize the input/output objects
 Fault: shows the device faults (in online mode)
 To select the channel you wish to configure
 To display the Symbol, name of the channel defined by the
user (using the variable editor)
Enables you to choose the general parameters associated with
the channel:
 Function: : The Generic Protocol function is proposed. By
default, No function is configured.
 Task: Defines the MAST task in which the channel implicit
exchange objects will be exchanged.
4
General
parameters
area
5
Configuration Used to configure the channel configuration parameters (%KW).
area
Each value can be entered in decimal, hexadecimal or binary
format, depending on the selection made in the Base window.
For information on the meaning of the %KWs, refer to the
PCMCIA card supplier documentation.
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Debugging a Specific Protocol Communication
Debugging a Specific Protocol Communication
Debug Screen for the Generic Protocol Function
At a Glance
This screen, divided into several areas, is used to display the status and input/output %MWs, and
send requests.
Illustration
The figure below shows an example of a debug screen for the Generic Protocol function.
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Description
The table below shows the various elements of the debug screen and their functions.
Number
Element
Function
1
Tabs
The tab in the foreground indicates the mode in progress (Debug
in this example). Each mode can be selected using the
respective tab. The available modes are:
 Debug: can be accessed only in online mode
 Fault: can be accessed only in online mode
 Configuration
2
Module area
Specifies the abbreviated heading of the module.
3
Channel area
Is used:
 By clicking on the reference number, to display the tabs:
 Description: gives the characteristics of the device
 I/O Objects (see Unity Pro, Operating Modes): used to
presymbolize the input/output objects
 Fault: shows the device faults (in online mode)
 To select a channel
 To display the Symbol, name of the channel defined by the
user (using the variable editor)
4
General
parameters
area
Shows the communication channel parameters:
 Function: Provides a reminder of the configured
communication function. This heading is frozen.
 Task: Shows the configured MAST task. This heading is
frozen.
5
Viewing and
control area
It is used to:
 Select and display:
 status words
 input words
 output words (modifiable)
 Set the card counter to zero with the Reset Counters button.
 Send requests from the protocol managed by the card, and
display the responses according to an operating mode
defined in the card documentation.
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Language Objects of Modbus, Character Mode, and Uni-Telway Communications
Language Objects of Modbus, Character Mode, and UniTelway Communications
Subject of this Chapter
This chapter describes the language objects associated with Modbus, Character Mode, and UniTelway communications and the different ways of using them.
What Is in This Chapter?
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section
12.1
Topic
Page
Language Objects and IODDTs of Modbus, Character Mode, and Uni-Telway
Communications
322
12.2
General Language Objects and IODDTs for Communication Protocols
331
12.3
Language Objects and IODDTs Associated with Modbus Communication
335
12.4
Language Objects and IODDTs Associated with Character Mode
Communication
342
12.5
Language Objects and IODDTs Associated with Uni-Telway Communication
349
12.6
Language Objects Associated with the Specific Protocol
362
12.7
The IODDT Type T_GEN_MOD Applicable to All Modules
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Section 12.1
Language Objects and IODDTs of Modbus, Character Mode, and Uni-Telway Communications
Language Objects and IODDTs of Modbus, Character
Mode, and Uni-Telway Communications
Subject of this Section
This section presents the general points relating to language objects and IODDTs of Modbus,
Character Mode, and Uni-Telway communications.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
322
Page
Presentation of the Language Objects for Modbus, Character Mode, and Uni-Telway
Communications
323
Implicit Exchange Language Objects Associated with the Application-Specific Function
324
Explicit Exchange Language Objects Associated with the Application-Specific Function
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Management of Exchanges and Reports with Explicit Objects
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Presentation of the Language Objects for Modbus, Character Mode, and UniTelway Communications
General
IODDTs are predefined by the manufacturer, and contain input/output language objects belonging
to an application-specific module.
Modbus, Character Mode and Uni-Telway communications have five associated IODDTs:
T_COM_STS_GEN: applies to communication protocols except Fipio and Ethernet
 T_COM_MB: specific to Modbus communication
 T_COM_CHAR: specific to Character Mode communication
 T_COM_UTW_M: specific to Uni-Telway master communication
 T_COM_UTW_S: specific to Uni-Telway slave communication

NOTE: IODDT variables can be created in two different ways:


Using the I/O objects tab (see Unity Pro, Operating Modes)
Data Editor (see Unity Pro, Operating Modes)
Types of Language Objects
In each IODDT we find a set of language objects that enable us to control them and check their
correct operation.
There are two types of language objects:
implicit exchange objects, which are automatically exchanged at each cycle of the task
associated with the module,
 explicit exchange objects, which are exchanged when requested to do so by the application,
using explicit exchange instructions.

The implicit exchanges concern module status, communication signals, slaves, etc.
The explicit exchanges are used to set the module and perform diagnostics.
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Function
At a Glance
An integrated application-specific interface or the addition of a module automatically enhances the
language objects application used to program this interface or module.
These objects correspond to the input/output images and software data of the module or integrated
application-specific interface.
Reminders
The module inputs (%I and %IW) are updated in the PLC memory at the start of the task, the PLC
being in RUN or STOP mode.
The outputs (%Q and %QW) are updated at the end of the task, only when the PLC is in RUN mode.
NOTE: When the task occurs in STOP mode, either of the following are possible, depending on
the configuration selected:


outputs are set to fallback position (fallback mode)
outputs are maintained at their last value (maintain mode)
Figure
The following diagram shows the operating cycle of a PLC task (cyclical execution).
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Explicit Exchange Language Objects Associated with the Application-Specific
Function
Introduction
Explicit exchanges are performed at the user program’s request using these instructions:
READ_STS (see Unity Pro, I/O Management, Block Library) (read status words)
 WRITE_CMD (see Unity Pro, I/O Management, Block Library) (write command words)
 WRITE_PARAM (see Unity Pro, I/O Management, Block Library) (write adjustment parameters)
 READ_PARAM (see Unity Pro, I/O Management, Block Library) (read adjustment parameters)
 SAVE_PARAM (see Unity Pro, I/O Management, Block Library) (save adjustment parameters)
 RESTORE_PARAM (see Unity Pro, I/O Management, Block Library) (restore adjustment
parameters)

These exchanges apply to a set of %MW objects of the same type (status, commands or
parameters) that belong to a channel.
These objects can:
 provide information about the module (for example, type of error detected in a channel)
 have command control of the module (for example, switch command)
 define the module’s operating modes (save and restore adjustment parameters in the process
of application)
NOTE: To avoid several simultaneous explicit exchanges for the same channel, it is necessary to
test the value of the word EXCH_STS (%MWr.m.c.0) of the IODDT associated to the channel
before calling any EF addressing this channel.
NOTE: Explicit Exchanges are not supported when Modicon M340 Analog and Digital I/O modules
are configured behind a M340 Ethernet Remote I/O adapter module in a Quantum EIO Ethernet
Configuration. As a consequence, it is not possible to setup a module’s parameters from the PLC
application during operation.
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General Principle for Using Explicit Instructions
The diagram below shows the different types of explicit exchanges that can be made between the
application and module.
Managing Exchanges
During an explicit exchange, check performance to see that the data is only taken into account
when the exchange has been correctly executed.
To do this, two types of information is available:
information concerning the exchange in progress (see page 329)
 the exchange report (see page 330)

The following diagram describes the management principle for an exchange.
NOTE: In order to avoid several simultaneous explicit exchanges for the same channel, it is
necessary to test the value of the word EXCH_STS (%MWr.m.c.0) of the IODDT associated to the
channel before calling any EF addressing this channel.
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At a Glance
When data is exchanged between the PLC memory and the module, the module may require
several task cycles to acknowledge this information. All IODDTs use two words to manage
exchanges:
 EXCH_STS (%MWr.m.c.0): exchange in progress
 EXCH_RPT (%MWr.m.c.1): report
NOTE:
Depending on the localization of the module, the management of the explicit exchanges
(%MW0.0.MOD.0.0 for example) will not be detected by the application:
 For in-rack modules, explicit exchanges are done immediately on the local PLC Bus and are
finished before the end of the execution task. So, the READ_STS, for example, is always finished
when the %MW0.0.mod.0.0 bit is checked by the application.
 For remote bus (Fipio for example), explicit exchanges are not synchronous with the execution
task, so the detection is possible by the application.
Illustration
The illustration below shows the different significant bits for managing exchanges:
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Description of Significant Bits
Each bit of the words EXCH_STS (%MWr.m.c.0) and EXCH_RPT (%MWr.m.c.1) is associated with
a type of parameter:
 Rank 0 bits are associated with the status parameters:
 The STS_IN_PROGR bit (%MWr.m.c.0.0) indicates whether a read request for the status
words is in progress.
 The STS_ERR bit (%MWr.m.c.1.0) specifies whether a read request for the status words is
accepted by the module channel.

Rank 1 bits are associated with the command parameters:
 The CMD_IN_PROGR bit (%MWr.m.c.0.1) indicates whether command parameters are
being sent to the module channel.
 The CMD_ERR bit (%MWr.m.c.1.1) specifies whether the command parameters are
accepted by the module channel.

Rank 2 bits are associated with the adjustment parameters:
 The ADJ_IN_PROGR bit (%MWr.m.c.0.2) indicates whether the adjustment parameters are
being exchanged with the module channel (via WRITE_PARAM, READ_PARAM,
SAVE_PARAM, RESTORE_PARAM).
 The ADJ_ERR bit (%MWr.m.c.1.2) specifies whether the adjustment parameters are
accepted by the module. If the exchange is correctly executed, the bit is set to 0.

Rank 15 bits indicate a reconfiguration on channel c of the module from the console
(modification of the configuration parameters + cold start-up of the channel).
The r, m and c bits indicates the following elements:
 the r bit represents the rack number.
 The m bit represents the position of the module in the rack.
 The c bit represents the channel number in the module.

NOTE: r represents the rack number, m the position of the module in the rack, while c represents
the channel number in the module.
NOTE: Exchange and report words also exist at module level EXCH_STS (%MWr.m.MOD) and
EXCH_RPT (%MWr.m.MOD.1) as per IODDT type T_GEN_MOD.
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Example
Phase 1: Sending data by using the WRITE_PARAM instruction
When the instruction is scanned by the PLC processor, the Exchange in progress bit is set to 1
in %MWr.m.c.
Phase 2: Analysis of the data by the I/O module and report.
When the data is exchanged between the PLC memory and the module, acknowledgement by the
module is managed by the ADJ_ERR bit (%MWr.m.c.1.2).
This bit makes the following reports:
0: correct exchange
 1: faulty exchange)

NOTE: There is no adjustment parameter at module level.
Execution Indicators for an Explicit Exchange: EXCH_STS
The table below shows the control bits of the explicit exchanges: EXCH_STS (%MWr.m.c.0)
Standard symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
STS_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Reading of channel status words in progress %MWr.m.c.0.0
Address
CMD_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Command parameters exchange in progress %MWr.m.c.0.1
ADJ_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Adjust parameters exchange in progress
%MWr.m.c.0.2
RECONF_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Reconfiguration of the module in progress
%MWr.m.c.0.15
NOTE: If the module is not present or is disconnected, explicit exchange objects (READ_STS for
example) are not sent to the module (STS_IN_PROG (%MWr.m.c.0.0) = 0), but the words are
refreshed.
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Explicit Exchange Report: EXCH_RPT
The table below shows the report bits: EXCH_RPT (%MWr.m.c.1)
Standard symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
STS_ERR
BOOL
R
Error reading channel status
words
(1 = failure)
%MWr.m.c.1.0
CMD_ERR
BOOL
R
Error during a command
parameter exchange
(1 = failure)
%MWr.m.c.1.1
ADJ_ERR
BOOL
R
Error during an adjust
parameter exchange
(1 = failure)
%MWr.m.c.1.2
RECONF_ERR
BOOL
R
Error during reconfiguration of
the channel
(1 = failure)
%MWr.m.c.1.15
Counting Module Use
The following table describes the steps realised between a Couting Module and the system after
a power-on.
Step
Action
1
Power on.
2
The system sends the configuration parameters.
3
The system sends the adjust parameters by WRITE_PARAM method.
Note: When the operation is finished, the bit %MWr.m.c.0.2 switches to 0.
If, in the begining of your application, you use a WRITE_PARAM command, you must wait until the
bit %MWr.m.c.0.2 switches to 0.
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General Language Objects and IODDTs for Communication Protocols
General Language Objects and IODDTs for
Communication Protocols
Subject of this Section
This section presents the general language objects and IODDTs that apply to all communication
protocols except Fipio and Ethernet.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
Page
Details of IODDT Implicit Exchange Objects of Type T_COM_STS_GEN
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Details of IODDT Explicit Exchange Objects of Type T_COM_STS_GEN
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Introduction
The following table presents the IODDT implicit exchange objects of type T_COM_STS_GEN
applicable to all communication protocols except Fipio and Ethernet.
Error Bit
The table below presents the meaning of the detected error bit CH_ERROR (%Ir.m.c.ERR).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
CH_ERROR
EBOOL
R
%Ir.m.c.ERR
332
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Introduction
This section presents the T_COM_STS_GEN type IODDT explicit exchange objects applicable to all
communication protocols except Fipio. It includes the word type objects whose bits have a specific
meaning. These objects are presented in detail below.
Sample Variable Declaration: IODDT_VAR1 of type T_COM_STS_GEN.
Observations


In general, the meaning of the bits is given for bit status 1. In specific cases an explanation is
given for each status of the bit.
Not all bits are used.
Execution Flags of an Explicit Exchange: EXCH_STS
The table below shows the meaning of channel exchange control bits from channel EXCH_STS
(%MWr.m.c.0).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
STS_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Reading of channel status words in progress.
%MWr.m.c.0.0
CMD_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Current parameter exchange in progress.
%MWr.m.c.0.1
ADJ_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Adjustment parameter exchange in progress.
%MWr.m.c.0.2
Explicit Exchange Report: EXCH_RPT
The table below presents the meaning of the exchange report bits EXCH_RPT (%MWr.m.c.1).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
STS_ERR
BOOL
R
Reading error for channel status words.
%MWr.m.c.1.0
CMD_ERR
BOOL
R
Error during command parameter exchange.
%MWr.m.c.1.1
ADJ_ERR
BOOL
R
Error during adjustment parameter exchange.
%MWr.m.c.1.2
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Standard Channel Faults, CH_FLT
The table below shows the meaning of the bits of the status word CH_FLT (%MWr.m.c.2). Reading
is performed by a READ_STS (IODDT_VAR1).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
NO_DEVICE
BOOL
R
No device is working on the channel.
%MWr.m.c.2.0
1_DEVICE_FLT
BOOL
R
A device on the channel is faulty.
%MWr.m.c.2.1
BLK
BOOL
R
Terminal block fault (not connected).
%MWr.m.c.2.2
TO_ERR
BOOL
R
Time out error (defective wiring).
%MWr.m.c.2.3
INTERNAL_FLT
BOOL
R
Internal error or channel self-testing.
%MWr.m.c.2.4
CONF_FLT
BOOL
R
Different hardware and software configurations.
%MWr.m.c.2.5
COM_FLT
BOOL
R
Problem communicating with the PLC.
%MWr.m.c.2.6
APPLI_FLT
BOOL
R
Application error (adjustment or configuration error). %MWr.m.c.2.7
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Language Objects and IODDTs Associated with Modbus Communication
Language Objects and IODDTs Associated with Modbus
Communication
Subject of this Section
This section presents the language objects and IODDTs associated with Modbus communication.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
Page
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Details of the Explicit Exchange Objects of the T_COM_MB Type IODDT
337
Details Concerning Explicit Exchange Language Objects for a Modbus Function
339
Details of Language Objects Associated with Configuration Modbus Mode
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At a Glance
The following tables present the implicit exchange objects of the T_COM_MB type IODDT which
apply to Modbus communication.
Error Bit
The following table presents the meaning of the error bit CH_ERROR (%Ir.m.c.ERR).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
CH_ERROR
EBOOL
R
%Ir.m.c.ERR
Communication channel error bit
Word Objects in Modbus Master Mode
The table below shows the meaning of the bits of the INPUT_SIGNALS word (%IWr.m.c.0).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
DCD
BOOL
R
Data carrier detection signal
%IWr.m.c.0.0
RI
BOOL
R
Ring indicator signal
%IWr.m.c.0.1
CTS
BOOL
R
Ready to send signal
%IWr.m.c.0.2
DSR
BOOL
R
Data ready signal
%IWr.m.c.0.3
Word Object in Modbus Slave Mode
The language objects are identical to those of the Modbus master function. Only the objects in the
following table differ
The table below shows the meaning of the bit of the INPUT_SIGNALS word (%IWr.m.c.0).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
LISTEN_ONLY
BOOL
R
List mode only signal
%IWr.m.c.0.8
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At a Glance
This part presents the explicit exchange objects of the T_COM_MB type IODDT which apply to
Modbus communication. It includes the word type objects whose bits have a specific meaning.
These objects are described in detail below.
Sample variable declaration: IODDT_VAR1 of type T_COM_MB
Observations


In general, the meaning of the bits is given for bit status 1. In specific cases an explanation is
given for each status of the bit.
Not all bits are used.
Execution Flags of an Explicit Exchange: EXCH_STS
The following table presents the meanings of the exchange control bits of the channel EXCH_STS
(%MWr.m.c.0).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
STS_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Reading of channel status words in progress
%MWr.m.c.0.0
CMD_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Current parameter exchange in progress
%MWr.m.c.0.1
ADJ_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Adjustment parameter exchange in progress
%MWr.m.c.0.2
Explicit Exchange Report: EXCH_RPT
The table below presents the meanings of the report bits EXCH_RPT (%MWr.m.c.1).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
STS_ERR
BOOL
R
Reading error for channel status words
%MWr.m.c.1.0
CMD_ERR
BOOL
R
Error during command parameter exchange
%MWr.m.c.1.1
ADJ_ERR
BOOL
R
Error during adjustment parameter exchange
%MWr.m.c.1.2
Standard Channel Faults, CH_FLT
The following table presents the meanings of the bits of the CH_FLT status word (%MWr.m.c.2).
The reading is performed by a READ_STS (IODDT_VAR1).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
NO_DEVICE
BOOL
R
No device is working on the channel.
%MWr.m.c.2.0
1_DEVICE_FLT
BOOL
R
Not all of the devices providing the Modbus function
manage this bit of the word.
%MWr.m.c.2.1
BLK
BOOL
R
Terminal block fault (not connected)
%MWr.m.c.2.2
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Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
TO_ERR
BOOL
R
Time out error (defective wiring)
%MWr.m.c.2.3
INTERNAL_FLT
BOOL
R
Internal error or channel self-testing
%MWr.m.c.2.4
CONF_FLT
BOOL
R
Different hardware and software configurations
%MWr.m.c.2.5
COM_FLT
BOOL
R
Problem communicating with the PLC
%MWr.m.c.2.6
APPLI_FLT
BOOL
R
Application error (adjustment or configuration error)
%MWr.m.c.2.7
Specific Channel Status, %MWr.m.c.3
The table below introduces the meanings of the PROTOCOL (%MWr.m.c.3) channel status word.
Reading can be done via a READ_STS (IODDT_VAR1).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
PROTOCOL
INT
R
Byte 0 = 16#06 for Modbus master function
%MWr.m.c.3
PROTOCOL
INT
R
Byte 0 = 16#07 for Modbus slave function
%MWr.m.c.3
PROTOCOL
INT
R
Byte 1 = 16#02 for Standby CPU function
%MWr.m.c.3
Command
The table below shows the meaning of the bits of the CONTROL word (%MWr.m.c.15). The
command is made by a WRITE_CMD, e.g.: WRITE_CMD (IODDT_VAR1).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
-
BOOL
R/W
Reset counter
%MWr.m.c.15.0
DTR_ON
BOOL
R/W
DTR signal (Data Terminal Ready) ON
%MWr.m.c.15.8
DTR_OFF
BOOL
R/W
DTR signal (Data Terminal Ready) OFF
%MWr.m.c.15.9
MB_TO_CHAR
BOOL
R/W
Modbus change to character mode (modem)
%MWr.m.c.15.14
CHAR_TO_MB
BOOL
R/W
Character mode (modem) change to Modbus
%MWr.m.c.15.15
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At a Glance
The following tables present the language objects for communication in master and slave Modbus
mode. These objects are not integrated in the IODDTs.
List of Explicit Exchange Objects for Master Mode
The table below shows the explicit exchange objects.
Address
Type
Access
Meaning
%MWr.m.c.4
INT
R
Number of responses received without CRC error
%MWr.m.c.5
INT
R
Number of responses received with CRC error
%MWr.m.c.6
INT
R
Number of responses received with an exception
code
%MWr.m.c.7
INT
R
Number of master messages sent without
response
%MWr.m.c.8
INT
R
Number of transmissions broadcast
%MWr.m.c.9
INT
R
Number of receipts with NACK
%MWr.m.c.10
INT
R
Number of master messages repeated
%MWr.m.c.11
INT
R
Number of character errors
List of Explicit Exchange Objects for Slave Mode
The table below shows the explicit exchange objects.
Address
Type
Access
Meaning
%MWr.m.c.7
INT
R
Number of messages for the CPU
%MWr.m.c.8
INT
R
Number of receipts broadcast
%MWr.m.c.10
INT
R
Number of messages received during Slave busy
or LOM
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Details of Language Objects Associated with Configuration Modbus Mode
At a Glance
The following tables present all configuration language objects for communication Modbus mode.
These objects are not integrated in the IODDTs, and may be displayed by the application program.
List of Explicit Exchange Objects for Master Mode
The table below shows the explicit exchange objects.
Address
Type
Access
Meaning
%KWr.m.c.0
INT
R
Byte 0 = 16#06 for Modbus master function
%KWr.m.c.1
INT
R
The byte 0 of this word corresponds to the
transmission speed. This byte can take several
values:
 Value -2 (0xFE) corresponds to 300 bits/s
(TSX SCP 111 only).
 Value -1 (0xFF) corresponds to 600 bits/s
(TSX SCP 111 only).
 Value 0 (0x00) corresponds to 1200 bits/s.
 Value 1 (0x01) corresponds to 2400 bits/s.
 Value 2 (0x02) corresponds to 4800 bits/s.
 Value 3 (0x03) corresponds to 9600 bits/s.
The byte 1 of this word corresponds to the format:
 bit 8: number of bits (1 = 8 bits, 0 = 7 bits)
 bit 9 = 1: parity management (1 = with, 0 =
without)
 bit 10: parity type (1 = odd, 0 = even)
 bit 11: stop bit (1 = 1 bit, 0 = 2 bits)
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%KWr.m.c.2
INT
R
This word corresponds to the interframe delay
value in ms from 2 ms to 10000 ms.
%KWr.m.c.3
INT
R
This word corresponds to the answer delay value
in ms from 10 ms to 10000 ms
%KWr.m.c.4
INT
R
Byte 0 = number of retries (default being 3)
Byte 1 = Signal Management
 bit 8: 1 if PSR signal management
(TSX SCP 112)
 bit 10 = 1 if DCD Data Carrier management
(TSX SCP 111)
%KWr.m.c.5
INT
R
This word corresponds to the delay time in
hundreds of ms, only for TSX SCP 111 (default
value 0 ms).
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List of Explicit Exchange Objects for Slave Mode
The language objects for the Modbus slave function are identical to those of the Modbus master
function. The only difference is for the following object:
Address
Type
Access
Meaning
%KWr.m.c.0
INT
R
Byte 0 = 16#07 for Modbus slave function
%KWr.m.c.3
INT
R
Byte 0 = slave number value (0 to 98)
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Section 12.4
Language Objects and IODDTs Associated with Character Mode Communication
Language Objects and IODDTs Associated with Character
Mode Communication
Subject of this Section
This section presents the language objects and IODDTs associated with Character Mode
communication.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
342
Page
Details of the Implicit Exchange Objects of the T_COM_CHAR Type IODDT for PCMCIA Cards
343
Details of the Explicit Exchange Objects of the T_COM_CHAR Type IODDT for PCMCIA
344
Details Concerning Explicit Exchange Language Objects for Communication in Character
Mode
346
Details of Language Objects Associated with Configuration in Character Mode
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Details of the Implicit Exchange Objects of the T_COM_CHAR Type IODDT for
PCMCIA Cards
At a Glance
The tables below present the implicit exchange objects of the IODDT of the T_COM_CHAR type
which apply to Character Mode communication with PCMCIA cards.
Error Bit
The following table presents the meaning of the error bit CH_ERROR (%Ir.m.c.ERR).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
CH_ERROR
EBOOL
R
Communication channel error bit
%Ir.m.c.ERR
Signal Objects on Input
The table below shows the meaning of the bits of the INPUT_SIGNALS word (%IWr.m.c.0).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
DCD
BOOL
R
Data Carrier Detection signal
%IWr.m.c.0.0
RI
BOOL
R
Ring indicator signal
%IWr.m.c.0.1
CTS
BOOL
R
Ready to send signal
%IWr.m.c.0.2
DSR
BOOL
R
Data ready signal
%IWr.m.c.0.3
Signal Objects on Output
The following table presents the meaning of the bit of the STOP_EXCH word (%QWr.m.c.0.0).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
STOP_EXCH
BOOL
R
%QWr.m.c.0.0
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stopped.
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PCMCIA
At a Glance
This part presents the explicit exchange objects of the IODDT of the T_COM_CHAR type which
apply to Character Mode communication with PCMCIA cards. It includes the word type objects
whose bits have a specific meaning. These objects are described in detail below.
Sample Variable Declaration: IODDT_VAR1 of type T_COM_CHAR
Observations


In general, the meaning of the bits is given for bit status 1. In specific cases an explanation is
given for each status of the bit.
Not all bits are used.
Explicit Exchange Execution Flag: EXCH_STS
The following table presents the meanings of the exchange control bits of the channel EXCH_STS
(%MWr.m.c.0).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
STS_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Reading of channel status words in progress
%MWr.m.c.0.0
CMD_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Current parameter exchange in progress
%MWr.m.c.0.1
ADJ_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Adjustment parameter exchange in progress
%MWr.m.c.0.2
Explicit Exchange Report: EXCH_RPT
The table below presents the meaning of the exchange report bits EXCH_RPT (%MWr.m.c.1).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
STS_ERR
BOOL
R
Reading error for channel status words
%MWr.m.c.1.0
CMD_ERR
BOOL
R
Error during command parameter exchange
%MWr.m.c.1.1
ADJ_ERR
BOOL
R
Error during adjustment parameter exchange
%MWr.m.c.1.2
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Standard Channel Faults, CH_FLT
The following table presents the meanings of the bits of the CH_FLT status word (%MWr.m.c.2).
The reading is performed by a READ_STS (IODDT_VAR1).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
NO_DEVICE
BOOL
R
No device is working on the channel.
%MWr.m.c.2.0
1_DEVICE_FLT
BOOL
R
A device on the channel is faulty.
%MWr.m.c.2.1
BLK
BOOL
R
Terminal block fault (not connected)
%MWr.m.c.2.2
TO_ERR
BOOL
R
Time out error (defective wiring)
%MWr.m.c.2.3
INTERNAL_FLT
BOOL
R
Internal error or channel self-testing
%MWr.m.c.2.4
CONF_FLT
BOOL
R
Different hardware and software configurations
%MWr.m.c.2.5
COM_FLT
BOOL
R
Problem communicating with the PLC
%MWr.m.c.2.6
APPLI_FLT
BOOL
R
Application error (adjustment or configuration error)
%MWr.m.c.2.7
Specific Channel Status, %MWr.m.c.3
The table below shows the meanings of the PROTOCOL (%MWr.m.c.3) channel status word.
Reading can be done via a READ_STS (IODDT_VAR1).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
PROTOCOL
INT
R
Byte 0 = 16#03 for Character Mode function
%MWr.m.c.3
Command
The table below shows the meaning of the bits of the CONTROL word (%MWr.m.c.15). The
command is made by a WRITE_CMD, e.g.: WRITE_CMD (IODDT_VAR1).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
-
BOOL
R/W
Reset counter
%MWr.m.c.15.0
DTR_ON
BOOL
R/W
DTR signal (Data Terminal Ready) ON
%MWr.m.c.15.8
DTR_OFF
BOOL
R/W
DTR signal (Data Terminal Ready) OFF
%MWr.m.c.15.9
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Character Mode
At a Glance
The following tables present all configuration language objects for communication in Character
Mode. These objects are not integrated in the IODDTs.
List of Explicit Exchange Objects
The table below shows the explicit exchange objects.
Address
346
Type
Access
Meaning
%MWr.m.c.4
INT
R
Error in transmitted characters
%MWr.m.c.5
INT
R
Error in received characters
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At a Glance
The following tables present all configuration language objects for communication in Character
Mode. These objects are not integrated in the IODDTs, and may be displayed by the application
program.
List of Explicit Exchange Objects for PCMCIA Cards
The table below shows the explicit exchange objects.
Address
Type
Access
Meaning
%KWr.m.c.0
INT
R
Byte 0 = 16#03 for Character Mode function
%KWr.m.c.1
INT
R
The byte 0 of this word corresponds to the
transmission speed. This byte can take several
values:
 Value -2 (0xFE) corresponds to 300 bits/s.
 Value -1 (0xFF) corresponds to 600 bits/s.
 Value 0 (0x00) corresponds to 1200 bits/s.
 Value 1 (0x01) corresponds to 2400 bits/s.
 Value 2 (0x02) corresponds to 4800 bits/s.
 Value 3 (0x03) corresponds to 9600 bits/s
(default value).
 Value 4 (0x04) corresponds to 19200 bits/s.
The byte 1 of this word corresponds to the format:
 bit 8: number of bits (1 = 8 bits, 0 = 7 bits)
 bit 9 = 1: parity management
 bit 10: parity type (1 = odd, 0 = even)
 bit 11: stop bit (1 = 1 bit, 0 = 2 bits)
%KWr.m.c.2
INT
R
Entered value in ms of stop on silence (depends
on the transmission speed and format selected).
Value 0 means no silence detection.
%KWr.m.c.3
INT
R








%KWr.m.c.4
INT
R
 bit 0...7: reserved
 bit 8 = 1 if PSR signal management (TSX SCP
bit 0 = 1: echo on reception
bit 1 = 1: echo restart on first character 1
bit 2 = 1: automatic transmission of L
bit 3 = 1: back-space management
bit 4 = 1: Xon/Xoff flow control active
bit 5 = 1: RTS/DCD flow control active
bit 6 = 1: beep management
bit 7 = 1: RTS/CTS flow control active
112)
 bit 9 = 1 if full duplex management
 bit 10 = 1 if DCD data carrier management
(TSX SCP 111)
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Address
Type
Access
Meaning
%KWr.m.c.5
INT
R
This word corresponds to RTS/CTS delay time in
hundreds of ms from 0 to 100 if RS232 is selected.
If RS485 is selected, the default value is 0.
%KWr.m.c.6
INT
R
 bit 0 = 1 end character 1 enabled
 bit 1 = 1 end character 1 included
byte 1: value of the end character in decimal
%KWr.m.c.7
INT
R
 bit 0 = 1 end character 2 enabled
 bit 1 = 1 end character 2 included
byte 1: value of the end character in decimal
List of Explicit Exchange Objects for Terminal Port
The table below shows the explicit exchange objects.
Address
Type
Access Meaning
%KW0.0.0.0 or
%KW0.1.0.0 (1)
INT
R
Byte 0 = 16#03 for Character Mode function
%KW0.0.0.1 or
%KW0.1.0.1 (1)
INT
R
The byte 0 of this word corresponds to the
transmission speed. This byte can take several
values:
 Value 0 (0x00) corresponds to 1200 bits/s.
 Value 1 (0x01) corresponds to 2400 bits/s.
 Value 2 (0x02) corresponds to 4800 bits/s.
 Value 3 (0x03) corresponds to 9600 bits/s
(default value).
 Value 4 (0x04) corresponds to 19200 bits/s.
The byte 1 of this word corresponds to the format:
 bit 8: number of bits (1 = 8 bits, 0 = 7 bits)
 bit 9 = 1: parity management
 bit 10: parity type (1 = odd, 0 = even)
 bit 11: stop bit (1 = 1 bit, 0 = 2 bits)
 bit 12 = 1: echo on reception
 bit 13 = 1: beep management
 bit 14 = 1: back-space management
Legend:
(1) In the event that the power supply takes up 2 slots, the processor is placed in slot 1 on the
rack.
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Section 12.5
Language Objects and IODDTs Associated with Uni-Telway Communication
Language Objects and IODDTs Associated with UniTelway Communication
Subject of this Section
This section presents the language objects and IODDTs associated with Uni-Telway
communication.
What Is in This Section?
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
Page
Details of the Implicit Exchange Objects of the T_COM_UTW_M Type IODDT for PCMCIA
Cards
350
Details of the explicit exchange objects of the T_COM_UTW_M type IODDT for PCMCIA cards
352
Details Concerning Explicit Exchange Language Objects for a Master Uni-Telway Function
355
Details of Language Objects Associated with Configuration in Master Uni-Telway Mode
356
Details of the Implicit Exchange Objects of the T_COM_UTW_S Type IODDT for PCMCIA
Cards
358
Details of the Explicit Exchange Objects of the T_COM_UTW_S Type IODDT for PCMCIA
Cards
359
Details of Language Objects Associated with Configuration in Slave Uni-Telway Mode
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Details of the Implicit Exchange Objects of the T_COM_UTW_M Type IODDT for
PCMCIA Cards
At a Glance
The following tables present the implicit exchange objects of the IODDT of the T_COM_UTW_M type
which apply to a Uni-Telway master communication with PCMCIA cards.
Error Bit
The following table presents the meaning of the error bit CH_ERROR (%Ir.m.c.ERR).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
CH_ERROR
EBOOL
R
Communication channel error bit
%Ir.m.c.ERR
Signal Objects on Input
The table below shows the meaning of the bits of the INPUT_SIGNALS word (%IWr.m.c.0).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
DCD
BOOL
R
Data Carrier Detection signal
%IWr.m.c.0.0
RI
BOOL
R
Ring indicator signal
%IWr.m.c.0.1
CTS
BOOL
R
Ready to send signal
%IWr.m.c.0.2
DSR
BOOL
R
Data ready signal
%IWr.m.c.0.3
General Slave Status Object
The following table presents the meaning of the bit of the SLAVES_ERR word (%IWr.m.c.1).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
SLAVES_ERR
EBOOL
R
=1 if at least one slave does not respond
%IWr.m.c.1.0
Status Object for Event Data
The following table presents the meaning of the bits of the EVT_STS_0_15 word (%IWr.m.c.2). For
slaves 0 to 15:
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
EVT_STS_0
EBOOL
R
=1 slave 0 has transmitted data
%IWr.m.c.2.0
EVT_STS_1
EBOOL
R
=1 slave 1 has transmitted data
%IWr.m.c.2.1
EVT_STS_2
EBOOL
R
=1 slave 2 has transmitted data
%IWr.m.c.2.2
EVT_STS_3
EBOOL
R
=1 slave 3 has transmitted data
%IWr.m.c.2.3
EVT_STS_n
EBOOL
R
=1 slave n has transmitted data
%IWr.m.c.2.n
EVT_STS_15
EBOOL
R
=1 slave 15 has transmitted data
%IWr.m.c.2.15
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Status Object for Event Data
The following table presents the meaning of the bits of the EVT_STS_16_31 word (%IWr.m.c.2).
For slaves 16 to 31:
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
EVT_STS_16
EBOOL
R
=1 slave 16 has transmitted data
%IWr.m.c.3.0
EVT_STS_17
EBOOL
R
=1 slave 17 has transmitted data
%IWr.m.c.3.1
EVT_STS_18
EBOOL
R
=1 slave 18 has transmitted data
%IWr.m.c.3.2
EVT_STS_19
EBOOL
R
=1 slave 19 has transmitted data
%IWr.m.c.3.3
EVT_STS_n
EBOOL
R
=1 slave n has transmitted data
%IWr.m.c.3.i
EVT_STS_31
EBOOL
R
=1 slave 31 has transmitted data
%IWr.m.c.3.15
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Details of the explicit exchange objects of the T_COM_UTW_M type IODDT for
PCMCIA cards
At a Glance
This part presents the explicit exchange objects of the IODDT of the T_COM_UTW_M type which
apply to Uni-Telway master communication with PCMCIA cards. It includes the word type objects
whose bits have a specific meaning. These objects are described in detail below.
Sample Variable Declaration: IODDT_VAR1 of type T_COM_UTW_M
Observations


In general, the meaning of the bits is given for bit status 1. In specific cases an explanation is
given for each status of the bit.
Not all bits are used.
Execution flags of an explicit exchange: EXCH_STS
The table below shows the meaning of channel exchange control bits from channel EXCH_STS
(%MWr.m.c.0).
Standard symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
STS_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Reading of channel status words in progress.
%MWr.m.c.0.0
CMD_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Current parameter exchange in progress.
%MWr.m.c.0.1
ADJ_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Adjustment parameter exchange in progress.
%MWr.m.c.0.2
Explicit exchange report: EXCH_RPT
The table below presents the meaning of the exchange report bits EXCH_RPT (%MWr.m.c.1).
Standard symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
STS_ERR
BOOL
R
Reading error for channel status words.
%MWr.m.c.1.0
CMD_ERR
BOOL
R
Error during command parameter exchange.
%MWr.m.c.1.1
ADJ_ERR
BOOL
R
Error during adjustment parameter exchange.
%MWr.m.c.1.2
Standard channel faults, CH_FLT
The table below shows the meaning of the bits of the status word CH_FLT (%MWr.m.c.2). Reading
is performed by a READ_STS(IODDT_VAR1).
Standard symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
NO_DEVICE
BOOL
R
No device is working on the channel.
%MWr.m.c.2.0
1_DEVICE_FLT
BOOL
R
A device on the channel is faulty.
%MWr.m.c.2.1
BLK
BOOL
R
Terminal block fault (not connected).
%MWr.m.c.2.2
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Standard symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
TO_ERR
BOOL
R
Time out error (defective wiring).
%MWr.m.c.2.3
INTERNAL_FLT
BOOL
R
Internal error or channel self-testing.
%MWr.m.c.2.4
CONF_FLT
BOOL
R
Different hardware and software configurations.
%MWr.m.c.2.5
COM_FLT
BOOL
R
Problem communicating with the PLC.
%MWr.m.c.2.6
APPLI_FLT
BOOL
R
Application error (adjustment or configuration error). %MWr.m.c.2.7
Specific channel status, %MWr.m.c.3
The table below shows the meanings of the PROTOCOL (%MWr.m.c.3) channel status word.
Reading can be done via a READ_STS (IODDT_VAR1).
Standard symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
PROTOCOL
INT
R
Byte 0 = 16#00 for the master Uni-Telway function.
%MWr.m.c.3
Status of slaves
The table below presents the meanings of the slave status words. Reading can be done via a
READ_STS (IODDT_VAR1). For details on the bits of these status words, follow the principle
described in the table (see page 354).
Standard symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
SLAVE_STS_0_15
INT
R
Status of slaves 0 to 15.
%MWr.m.c.8
SLAVE_STS_16_31
INT
R
Status of slaves 16 to 31.
%MWr.m.c.9
SLAVE_STS_32_47
INT
R
Status of slaves 32 to 47.
%MWr.m.c.10
SLAVE_STS_48_63
INT
R
Status of slaves 48 to 63.
%MWr.m.c.11
SLAVE_STS_64_79
INT
R
Status of slaves 64 to 79.
%MWr.m.c.12
SLAVE_STS_80_95
INT
R
Status of slaves 80 to 95.
%MWr.m.c.13
SLAVE_STS_96_111
INT
R
Status of slaves 96 to 111.
%MWr.m.c.14
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Status of slaves
The table below presents the meanings of the status word bits for slaves SLAVE_STS_0_15
(%MWr.m.c.8). Reading can be done via a READ_STS (IODDT_VAR1).
Standard symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
SLAVE_STS_0
BOOL
R
=1, slave 0 is responding.
%MWr.m.c.8.0
SLAVE_STS_1
BOOL
R
=1, slave 1 is responding.
%MWr.m.c.8.1
SLAVE_STS_2
BOOL
R
=1, slave 2 is responding.
%MWr.m.c.8.2
SLAVE_STS_3
BOOL
R
=1, slave 3 is responding.
%MWr.m.c.8.3
SLAVE_STS_n
BOOL
R
=1, slave n is responding.
%MWr.m.c.8.n
SLAVE_STS_15
BOOL
R
=1, slave 15 is responding.
%MWr.m.c.8.15
Status of slaves
The table below presents the meanings of the status word bits for slaves SLAVE_STS_16_31
(%MWr.m.c.9). Reading can be done via a READ_STS (IODDT_VAR1).
Standard symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
SLAVE_STS_16
BOOL
R
=1, slave 16 is responding.
%MWr.m.c.9.0
SLAVE_STS_17
BOOL
R
=1, slave 17 is responding.
%MWr.m.c.9.1
SLAVE_STS_18
BOOL
R
=1, slave 18 is responding.
%MWr.m.c.9.2
SLAVE_STS_19
BOOL
R
=1, slave 19 is responding.
%MWr.m.c.9.3
SLAVE_STS_n
BOOL
R
=1, slave n is responding.
%MWr.m.c.9.i
SLAVE_STS_31
BOOL
R
=1, slave 31 is responding.
%MWr.m.c.9.15
The above principle also applies for slaves 32 to 111 with the corresponding status (see page 353)
words.
Command
The table below shows the meaning of the bits of the CONTROL word (%MWr.m.c.15). The
command is made by a WRITE_CMD, e.g.: WRITE_CMD (IODDT_VAR1).
Standard symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
-
BOOL
R/W
Reset counter.
%MWr.m.c.15.0
DTR_ON
BOOL
R/W
DTR signal (Data Terminal Ready) ON.
%MWr.m.c.15.8
DTR_OFF
BOOL
R/W
DTR signal (Data Terminal Ready) OFF.
%MWr.m.c.15.9
UTW_TO_CHAR
BOOL
R/W
Uni-Telway change to character mode (modem).
%MWr.m.c.15.14
CHAR_TO_UTW
BOOL
R/W
Character Mode change to Uni-Telway (modem).
%MWr.m.c.15.15
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Function
At a Glance
The following tables present the language objects for communication in master Uni-Telway mode.
These objects are not integrated in the IODDTs.
List of Objects for PCMCIA Cards
The table below shows the explicit exchange objects.
Address
Type
Access
Meaning
%MWr.m.c.4
INT
R
Number of messages sent and not acknowledged
%MWr.m.c.5
INT
R
Number of messages sent and refused
%MWr.m.c.6
INT
R
Number of messages received and not
acknowledged
%MWr.m.c.7
INT
R
Number of messages received and refused
List of Objects for Terminal Port
The table below shows the explicit exchange objects.
Address
Type
Access
Meaning
%MW0.0.0.4
INT
R
Status of slaves. Each Xi word bit is dedicated to
each slave. If Xi = 1, the slave from address i
responds.
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Mode
At a Glance
The following tables present all configuration language objects for communication in master UniTelway. These objects are not integrated in the IODDTs, and may be displayed by the application
program.
Internal Constants for PCMCIA Cards
The table below shows the explicit exchange objects.
Address
Type
Access Meaning
%KWr.m.c.0
INT
R
%KWr.m.c.1
INT
R
Byte 0 = 16#00 for the master Uni-Telway function
Byte 0 = speed
 16#50 = 300 bits/s, 16#51 = 600 bits/s TSX SCP 111 only
 16#00 = 1,200 bits/s,...,16# 06 = 57,600 bits/s
Byte 1 = format
 bit 8: number of bits (1 = 8 bits, 0 = 7 bits)
 bit 9 = 1: parity management
 bit 10: parity type (1 = odd, 0 = even)
 bit 11: stop bit (1 = 1 bit, 0 = 2 bits)
%KWr.m.c.2
INT
R
Wait Time in ms from 5 ms to 10,000 ms
%KWr.m.c.3
INT
R
Number of slaves, value between 1 and 98
%KWr.m.c.4
INT
R
Byte 0 = values 0, 4 or 8 bytes of event data,
Byte 1 = Signal Management,
 bit 8: 1 if PSR signal management (TSX SCP 112),
 bit 10 = 1 if DCD Data Carrier management (TSX SCP 111)
%KWr.m.c.5
356
INT
R
Delay time in hundreds of ms (default value 0 ms)
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The table below shows the explicit exchange objects.
Address
Type
Access Meaning
%KW0.0.0.0 or
%KW0.1.0.0 (1)
INT
R
Byte 0 = 16#06 for the master Uni-Telway function
Byte 1 = speed
 16#00 = 1,200 bits/s,...,16# 04 = 19,200 bits/s
%KW0.0.0.1 or
%KW0.1.0.1 (1)
INT
R
Wait Time in ms from 5 ms to 10,000 ms
%KW0.0.0.2 or
%KW0.1.0.2 (1)
INT
R
Number of slaves, value between 1 and 98
Legend:
(1) In the event that the power supply takes up 2 slots, the processor is placed in slot 1 on the
rack.
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Details of the Implicit Exchange Objects of the T_COM_UTW_S Type IODDT for
PCMCIA Cards
PCMCIA Card Objects
The following tables present the implicit exchange objects of the T_COM_UTW_S type IODDT which
apply to Uni-Telway slave communication with PCMCIA cards.
Error Bit
The following table presents the meaning of the error bit CH_ERROR (%Ir.m.c.ERR).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
CH_ERROR
EBOOL
R
%Ir.m.c.ERR
Communication channel error bit
Signal Objects on Input
The table below shows the meaning of the bits of the INPUT_SIGNALS word (%IWr.m.c.0).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
DCD
BOOL
R
Data Carrier Detection signal
%IWr.m.c.0.0
RI
BOOL
R
Ring indicator signal
%IWr.m.c.0.1
CTS
BOOL
R
Ready to send signal
%IWr.m.c.0.2
DSR
BOOL
R
Data ready signal
%IWr.m.c.0.3
Address Status Objects
The following table presents the meaning of the bits of the STS_ADDR word (%IWr.m.c.1).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
AD0_FLT
EBOOL
R
=1 no polling of the master on the slave with an
address (AD0)
%IWr.m.c.1.0
AD1_FLT
EBOOL
R
=1 no polling of the master on the slave with an
address (AD1)
%IWr.m.c.1.1
AD2_FLT
EBOOL
R
=1 no polling of the master on the slave with an
address (AD2)
%IWr.m.c.1.2
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Details of the Explicit Exchange Objects of the T_COM_UTW_S Type IODDT for
PCMCIA Cards
At a Glance
This part presents the explicit exchange objects of the IODDT of the T_COM_UTW_M type which
apply to Uni-Telway slave communication with PCMCIA cards. It includes the word type objects
whose bits have a specific meaning. These objects are described in detail below.
Sample Variable Declaration: IODDT_VAR1 of type T_COM_UTW_S
Observations


In general, the meaning of the bits is given for bit status 1. In specific cases an explanation is
given for each status of the bit.
Not all bits are used.
Execution Flags of an Explicit Exchange: EXCH_STS
The table below shows the meaning of channel exchange control bits from channel EXCH_STS
(%MWr.m.c.0).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
STS_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Reading of channel status words in progress
%MWr.m.c.0.0
CMD_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Current parameter exchange in progress
%MWr.m.c.0.1
ADJ_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Adjustment parameter exchange in progress
%MWr.m.c.0.2
Explicit Exchange Report: EXCH_RPT
The table below presents the meaning of the exchange report bits EXCH_RPT (%MWr.m.c.1).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
STS_ERR
BOOL
R
Reading error for channel status words
%MWr.m.c.1.0
CMD_ERR
BOOL
R
Error during command parameter exchange
%MWr.m.c.1.1
ADJ_ERR
BOOL
R
Error during adjustment parameter exchange
%MWr.m.c.1.2
Standard Channel Faults, CH_FLT
The table below shows the meaning of the bits of the status word CH_FLT (%MWr.m.c.2). Reading
is carried out by a READ_STS (IODDT_VAR1).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
NO_DEVICE
BOOL
R
No device is working on the channel.
%MWr.m.c.2.0
1_DEVICE_FLT
BOOL
R
A device on the channel is faulty.
%MWr.m.c.2.1
BLK
BOOL
R
Terminal block fault (not connected)
%MWr.m.c.2.2
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Standard Symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
TO_ERR
BOOL
R
Time out error (defective wiring)
%MWr.m.c.2.3
INTERNAL_FLT
BOOL
R
Internal error or channel self-testing
%MWr.m.c.2.4
CONF_FLT
BOOL
R
Different hardware and software configurations
%MWr.m.c.2.5
COM_FLT
BOOL
R
Problem communicating with the PLC
%MWr.m.c.2.6
APPLI_FLT
BOOL
R
Application error (adjustment or configuration error)
%MWr.m.c.2.7
Specific Channel Status, %MWr.m.c.3
The table below shows the meanings of the PROTOCOL (%MWr.m.c.3) channel status word.
Reading can be done via a READ_STS (IODDT_VAR1).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
PROTOCOL
INT
R
Byte 0 = 16#01 for the slave Uni-Telway function
%MWr.m.c.3
Command
The table below shows the meaning of the bits of the CONTROL word (%MWr.m.c.15). The
command is made by a WRITE_CMD, e.g.: WRITE_CMD (IODDT_VAR1).
Standard Symbol
Type
Access Meaning
Address
DTR_ON
BOOL
R/W
DTR signal (Data Terminal Ready) ON
%MWr.m.c.15.8
DTR_OFF
BOOL
R/W
DTR signal (Data Terminal Ready) OFF
%MWr.m.c.15.9
UTW_TO_CHAR
BOOL
R/W
Change from Uni-Telway to character mode
(modem)
%MWr.m.c.15.14
CHAR_TO_UTW
BOOL
R/W
Change from Character Mode (modem) to UniTelway
%MWr.m.c.15.15
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Mode
At a Glance
The following tables present all configuration language objects for communication in slave UniTelway. These objects are not integrated in the IODDTs, and may be displayed by the application
program.
Internal Constants for PCMCIA Cards
The table below shows the explicit exchange objects.
Address
Type
Access Meaning
%KWr.m.c.0
INT
R
%KWr.m.c.1
INT
R
Byte 0 = 16#01 for the slave Uni-Telway function
Byte 0 = speed
 16#50 = 300bits/s, 16#51 = 600bits/s TSX SCP 111 only
 16#00 = 1,200 bits/s, 16#06 = 57,600 bits/s
%KWr.m.c.2
INT
R
Wait time in ms
%KWr.m.c.3
INT
R
Byte 0: Ad0
Byte 1 = number of slaves configured
%KWr.m.c.4
INT
R
Byte 0 = reserved,
Byte 1 = Signal Management
 bit 8: 1 if PSR signal management (TSX SCP 112)
Internal Constants for Terminal Port
The table below shows the explicit exchange objects.
Address
Type
Access
Meaning
%KW0.0.0.0
INT
R
Byte 0 = 0 for the slave Uni-Telway function.
Byte 1 = speed
 16#00 = 1,200 bits/s,...,16# 04 = 19,200 bits/s
%KW0.0.0.1
INT
R
Wait Time in ms from 5 ms to 10,000 ms
%KW0.0.0.2
INT
R
Byte 0: value of slave address Ad0
Byte 1 = number of consecutive addresses from 1 to 3
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Section 12.6
Language Objects Associated with the Specific Protocol
Language Objects Associated with the Specific Protocol
Details of the Language Objects Associated with Specific Protocols
At a Glance
The following tables show the language objects associated with the FCS SCP 111/114 cards.
These objects are not integrated in the IODDTs.
Their precise meaning is given in the PCMCIA card documentation.
The T_COM_STS_GEN IODDT (see page 331) can also be applied to specific protocols.
List of Objects with Implicit Exchanges
The table below shows the implicit exchange objects.
Number
Type
Access
Meaning
%IWr.m.c.0 to
%IWr.m.c.7
INT
R
Input signals
%QWr.m.c.0 to
%QWr.m.c.7
INT
R
Output signals
List of Objects with Explicit Exchanges
The table below shows the explicit exchange objects.
Number
Type
Access
Meaning
%MWr.m.c.2
INT
R
Channel standard status
%MWr.m.c.3 to
%MWr.m.c.15
INT
R
Specific channel or counter status
%MWr.m.c.16
INT
R
Command
List of Configuration Objects
The table below shows the configuration objects
362
Number
Type
Access
Meaning
%KWr.m.c.0 to
%KWr.m.c.15
INT
R
Parameters
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The IODDT Type T_GEN_MOD Applicable to All Modules
The IODDT Type T_GEN_MOD Applicable to All Modules
Details of the Language Objects of the T_GEN_MOD-Type IODDT
At a Glance
All the modules of Premium PLCs have an associated IODDT of type T_GEN_MOD.
Observations


In general, the meaning of the bits is given for bit status 1. In specific cases an explanation is
given for each status of the bit.
Not all bits are used.
List of Objects
The table below presents the objects of the IODDT:
Standard symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
MOD_ERROR
BOOL
R
Module error bit
%Ir.m.MOD.ERR
EXCH_STS
INT
R
Module exchange control word.
%MWr.m.MOD.0
STS_IN_PROGR
BOOL
R
Reading of status words of the module in
progress.
%MWr.m.MOD.0.0
EXCH_RPT
INT
R
Exchange report word.
%MWr.m.MOD.1
STS_ERR
BOOL
R
Fault when reading module status words.
%MWr.m.MOD.1.0
MOD_FLT
INT
R
Internal error word of the module.
%MWr.m.MOD.2
MOD_FAIL
BOOL
R
Internal error, module failure.
%MWr.m.MOD.2.0
CH_FLT
BOOL
R
Faulty channel(s).
%MWr.m.MOD.2.1
BLK
BOOL
R
Terminal block fault.
%MWr.m.MOD.2.2
CONF_FLT
BOOL
R
Hardware or software configuration fault.
%MWr.m.MOD.2.5
NO_MOD
BOOL
R
Module missing or inoperative.
%MWr.m.MOD.2.6
EXT_MOD_FLT
BOOL
R
Internal error word of the module (Fipio
extension only).
%MWr.m.MOD.2.7
MOD_FAIL_EXT
BOOL
R
Internal fault, module unserviceable (Fipio
extension only).
%MWr.m.MOD.2.8
CH_FLT_EXT
BOOL
R
Faulty channel(s) (Fipio extension only).
%MWr.m.MOD.2.9
BLK_EXT
BOOL
R
Terminal block fault (Fipio extension only).
%MWr.m.MOD.2.10
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Standard symbol
Type
Access
Meaning
Address
CONF_FLT_EXT
BOOL
R
Hardware or software configuration fault (Fipio
extension only).
%MWr.m.MOD.2.13
NO_MOD_EXT
BOOL
R
Module missing or inoperative (Fipio extension
only).
%MWr.m.MOD.2.14
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C
channel data structure for all modules
T_GEN_MOD, 363
channel data structure for character mode
communication
T_COM_CHAR, 343, 344
channel data structure for communication
protocols
T_COM_STS_GEN, 331
channel data structure for Modbus communication
T_COM_MB, 336, 337
channel data structure for Unitelway communication
T_COM_UTW_M, 350, 352
T_COM_UTW_S, 358, 359
character mode, 223
configuring
TSXSCA64, 161, 163, 165, 168
configuring character mode, 232, 233, 234,
236
configuring Modbus, 188, 189, 191
configuring specific protocols, 313, 314
configuring Uni-Telway, 265, 266, 267, 269
connecting
TSXFPP20, 101
TSXSCP111, 115
TSXSCP112, 118
TSXSCP114, 132
TSXSCY11601, 93
TSXSCY21601, 85, 93, 98
connection devices
terminal ports, 49
TSXSCPxx, 141
diagnostics, 84
diagnostics for PCMCIA cards, 114
F
FCSSCP111, 309
FCSSCP114, 309
flow control
character mode, 226
I
INPUT_CHAR, 249
M
Modbus, 179
O
OUT_IN_CHAR, 249
P
parameter settings, 321
polarization
TSXSCY11601, 95
TSXSCY21601, 95
PRINT_CHAR, 249
programming character mode, 249
programming Modbus, 202, 204, 206
programming Uni-Telway, 279
R
D
requests
Uni-Telway, 308
debugging character mode, 251
debugging Modbus, 216
debugging specific protocols, 318
debugging Uni-Telway, 301
S
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standards
TSXSCP111, 74
TSXSCP112, 74
TSXSCP114, 74
TSXSCY11601, 74
TSXSCY21601, 74
X
XBT-Z938, 49
T
T_COM_CHAR, 343, 344
T_COM_MB, 336, 337
T_COM_UTW_M, 350, 352
T_COM_UTW_S, 358, 359
T_GEN_MOD, 363
terminal ports, 25
connectors, 53
TFTXCBF020, 49
TSXCB1020, 49
TSXCB1050, 49
TSXFPACC12, 141
TSXFPACC4, 141
TSXFPCG010, 141
TSXFPCG030, 141
TSXFPP20, 141
TSXPACC01, 49, 54
TSXPCX1031, 49
TSXPCX1130, 49
TSXPCX3030, 49
TSXSCA64, 145
TSXSCY11601, 71
consumption, 99
TSXSCY21601, 71
consumption, 99
U
Uni-Telway, 257
Uni-Telway bus
addresses, 264
W
wiring precautions, 142
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