Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
DIASYS Netmation
MODBUS TCP Driver
1 System Configuration....................................................................................................... 3
2 Selection of External Device ............................................................................................ 5
3 Example of Communication Setting ................................................................................. 6
4 Setup Items ...................................................................................................................... 9
5 Supported Device........................................................................................................... 13
6 Device Code and Address Code.................................................................................... 14
7 Error Messages.............................................................................................................. 15
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DIASYS Netmation MODBUS TCP Driver
Introduction
This manual describes how to connect the Display (GP3000 series) and the External Device (target PLC).
In this manual, the connection procedure will be described by following the below sections:
1 System Configuration
)"1 System Configuration" (page 3)
This section shows the types of External
Devices which can be connected and SIO
type.
2 Selection of External Device
)"2 Selection of External Device" (page 5)
Select a model (series) of the External
Device to be connected and connection
method.
3 Example of Communication Settings
)"3 Example of Communication Setting"
This section shows setting examples for
(page 6)
communicating between the Display and
the External Device.
4 Setup Items
)"4 Setup Items" (page 9)
This section describes communication
setup items on the Display.
Set communication settings of the Display
with GP-Pro Ex or in off-line mode.
Operation
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1 System Configuration
The system configuration in the case when the External Device of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and the
Display are connected is shown.
CPU Interface Setting Example Notes
The communication method that DIASYS
Setting Example
Netmation CPU Ethernet (TCP) Netmation system supports is a external device of
(page 6)
MODBUS TCP conformity.
Connection Configuration
• 1:1 Connection (Ethernet single/Netmation CPU single)
Display Netmation CPU
HUB
• 1:n Connection (Ethernet single/Netmation CPU single)
Netmation CPU Max. 16 units
Display Netmation 1-CPU Netmation 2-CPU Netmation n-CPU
HUB
• 1:1 Connection (Ethernet single/Netmation CPU dual)
Netmation 1-CPU Netmation 2-CPU
Display (Primary CPU) (Secondary CPU)
HUB
• 1:n Connection (Ethernet single/Netmation CPU dual)
Netmation CPU Max. 16 units
CPU dual CPU dual
Netmation 1-CPU Netmation 2-CPU Netmation (n-1)-CPU Netmation n-CPU
Display (Primary CPU) (Secondary CPU) (Primary CPU) (Secondary CPU)
HUB
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• 1:n Connection (Ethernet single/Netmation CPU single/dual mixed)
Netmation CPU Max. 16 units
CPU dual CPU single
Netmation 1-CPU Netmation 2-CPU
Display (Primary CPU) (Secondary CPU) Netmation n-CPU
HUB
• n:1 Connection (Ethernet single/Netmation CPU single)
Max.16 units
Display-1 Display-2 Display-n Netmation CPU
HUB
• n:1 Connection (Ethernet single/Netmation CPU dual)
Max.16 units CPU dual
Display-1 Display-2 Display-n Netmation 1-CPU Netmation 2-CPU
(PrimaryCPU) (Secondary CPU)
HUB
• n:m Connection (Ethernet single/Netmation CPU single/dual mixed)
Max. 16 units
Display-1 Display-2 Display-n
HUB
Netmation 1-CPU Netmation 2-CPU Netmation n-CPU
(Primary CPU) (SecondaryCPU)
CPU dual CPU single
Netmation CPU Max. 16 units
• Please refer to the manual of the Netmation for more detail on Dual System.
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2 Selection of External Device
Select the External Device to be connected to the Display.
Setup Items Setup Description
Select the maker of the External Device to be connected. Select "Mitsubishi Heavy
Maker
Industries Ltd.".
Select a model (series) of the External Device to be connected and connection method.
Select "DIASYS Netmation MODBUS TCP".
Driver Check the External Device which can be connected in "DIASYS Netmation MODBUS
TCP" in system configuration.
) "1 System Configuration" (page 3)
Check this option when you synchronize the system data area of Display and the device
(memory) of External Device. When synchronized, you can use the ladder program of
External Device to switch the display or display the window on the display.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "Appendix 1.4 LS Area (only for direct
Use System Area access method)"
This can be also set with GP-Pro EX or in off-line mode of Display.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual " 6.13.6 Setting Guide of [System Setting
Window][Main Unit Settings] Settings GuideSystem Area Setting"
Cf. GP3000 Series User Manual "4.3.6 System Area Setting"
Port Select the Display port to be connected to the External Device.
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3 Example of Communication Setting
Examples of communication settings of the Display and the External Device, recommended by Pro-face, are
shown.
3.1 Setting Example
Settings of GP-Pro EX
Communication Settings
To display the setting screen, select [Device/PLC Settings] from [System setting window] in workspace.
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Device Setting
To display the setting screen, click ([Setting]) of External Device you want to set from [Device-Specific
Settings] of [Device/PLC Settings].
When you connect multiple External Device, click from [Device-Specific Settings] of [Device/PLC
Settings] to add another External Device.
Notes
• Check with a network administrator about IP address. Do not set the duplicate IP address.
• Set IP address on the External Device for IP address in Device-specific settings.
• You need to set IP address on the display in the off-line mode of the display.
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Settings of External Device
Use the dedicated software of Netmation for communication settings.
Please refer to the manual of the external device for more detail.
Setup Items
Setup Items Setup Description
Netmation CPU IP address 192.168.1.1
Netmation CPU port No. 59710
*1
Netmation CPU control state storage address CDO0001
*1 The control state storage address is necessary at the time of use of dual system.
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4 Setup Items
Set communication settings of the Display with GP-Pro EX or in off-line mode of the Display.
The setting of each parameter must be identical to that of External Device.
)"3 Example of Communication Setting" (page 6)
4.1 Setup Items in GP-Pro EX
Communication Settings
To display the setting screen, select [Device/PLC Settings] from [System setting window] in workspace.
Setup Items Setup Description
Port No. Enter a port number of the Display with "1024-65535". (Initial value [59710])
Use an integer from 1 to 127 to enter the time (s) for which Display waits for the response
Timeout
from External Device.
In case of no response from the External Device, use an integer from 0 to 255 to enter how
Retry
many times the Display retransmits the command.
Use an integer from 0 to 255 to enter standby time (ms) for the Display from receiving
Wait To Send
packets to transmitting next commands.
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Device Setting
To display the setting screen, click ([Setting]) of External Device you want to set from [Device-Specific
Settings] of [Device/PLC Settings].
When you connect multiple External Device, click from [Device-Specific Settings] of [Device/PLC
Settings] to add another External Device.
Setup Items Setup Description
Primary CPU Setting Setting of each setup item for primary CPU.
Setting of each setup item for secondary CPU.
Secondary CPU Setting
When add a check to [CPU Redundant] check box, becomes input possible.
Setting of Netmation CPU IP Address
Input range is "000.000.000.000 to 255.255.255.255".
IP Address However, when it sets other than 192.168.NNN.XXX, the message which urges the note
outside the range is indicated. (It does not become error. ) NNN is network number, and
XXX is node number. The range together "000 to 255".
Setting of Netmation CPU Port No.
Port No.
Setting between "1 to 65535". (Initial value [59710])
Select device [CDO] to use for check of control mode and input an address.
Control mode check command is transmitted in 1 second period for the device address,
Check Control mode
control state of CPU is watched. When add a check to [CPU Redundant] check box,
becomes input possible.
Setting of CPU Redundant.
CPU Redundant When add a check to check box, Check Control mode column of primary CPU and
Secondary CPU of secondary CPU Setting item become input possible.
Setting of order to store away data.
Double Word word order
Select the order of storing double word data from "Low word first" or "High word first".
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4.2 Setup Items in Off-Line Mode
• Please refer to GP3000 Series User Manual for more information on how to enter off-line mode or
about operation.
Cf. GP3000 Series User Manual "Chapter 4 Settings"
Communication Settings
To display the setting screen, touch [Device/PLC Settings] from [Peripheral Settings] in off-line mode. Touch the
External Device you want to set from the displayed list.
Setup Items Setup Description
Port No. Enter a port number of the Display with "1024 to 65535". (Initial value [59710])
Use an integer from 1 to 127 to enter the time (s) for which Display waits for the response
Timeout
from External Device.
In case of no response from the External Device, use an integer from 0 to 255 to enter how
Retry
many times the Display retransmits the command.
Use an integer from 0 to 255 to enter standby time (ms) for the Display from receiving
Wait To Send
packets to transmitting next commands.
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Device Setting
To display the setting screen, touch [Device/PLC Settings] from [Peripheral Settings]. Touch the External Device
you want to set from the displayed list, and touch [Device].
Setup Items Setup Description
Primary CPU Setting Setting of each setup item for primary CPU.
Setting of each setup item for secondary CPU.
Secondary CPU Setting
When add a check to [CPU Redundant] check box, becomes input possible.
IP Address Enter a Netmation CPU IP Address between "192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255".
Setting of Netmation CPU Port No.
Port No.
Setting between "1 to 65535". (Initial value [59710])
Select device [CDO] to use for check of control mode and input an address.
Control mode check command is transmitted in 1 second period for the device address,
Check Control mode
control state of CPU is watched. When add a check to [CPU Redundant] check box,
becomes input possible.
Setting of CPU Redundant.
CPU Redundant When add a check to check box, Check Control mode column of primary CPU and
Secondary CPU of secondary CPU Setting item become input possible.
Setting of order to store away data.
Double Word word order
Select the order of storing double word data from "Low word first" or "High word first".
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5 Supported Device
Range of supported device address is shown in the table below. Please note that the actually supported range of
the devices varies depending on the External Device to be used. Please check the actual range in the manual of
your connecting equipment.
This address can be specified as system data area.
Device Bit Address Word Address 32 bits Notes
Digital Output CDO 0001 - CDO 8000 CDO 0001 - CDO 7985
*1
Digital Input CDI 0001 - CDI 8000 CDI 0001 - CDI 7985
Analor Output ----- CAO 0001 - CAO 4000
*1
Analog Input ----- CAI 0001 - CAI 4000
*1 Write disable
• Please refer to the GP-Pro EX Reference Manual for system data area.
Cf. GP-Pro EXReference Manual "Appendix 1.4 LS Area (only for direct access
method)"
• Please refer to the precautions on manual notation for icons in the table.
)"Manual Symbols and Terminology"
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6 Device Code and Address Code
Use device code and address code when you select "Device Type & Address" for the address type in data displays.
Device Code
Device Device Name Address Code
(HEX)
Digital Output CDO 0080 (Word Address - 1)/16
Digital Input CDI 0081 (Word Address - 1)/16
Analor Output CAO 0000 Word Address - 1
Analog Input CAI 0001 Word Address - 1
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7 Error Messages
Error messages are displayed on the screen of Display as follows: "No. : Device Name: Error Message (Error
Occurrence Area)". Each description is shown below.
Item Description
No. Error No.
Name of External Device where error occurs. Device name is a title of External Device set
Device Name
with GP-Pro EX.((Initial value [PLC1])
Error Message Displays messages related to the error which occurs.
Displays IP address or device address of External Device where error occurs, or error codes
received from External Device.
Error Occurrence Area
• IP address is displayed such as "IP address (Decimal): MAC address (Hex)".
• Device address is displayed such as "Address: Device address".
• Received error codes are displayed such as "Decimal [Hex]".
Display Examples of Error Messages
"RHAA035: PLC1: Error has been responded for device write command (Error Code: 1 [01H])"
• Please refer to the manual of External Device for more detail of received error codes.
Error Code Peculiar to PLC
The error code peculiar to PLC is as follows.
Error Code cause Notes
01 Appropriate function code is not supported. RHxx034 / RHxx035
02 Appointed data address is nonexistent data address. RHxx036 / RHxx037
03 Appointed data is not admitted. RHxx034 / RHxx035
Error Message Peculiar to PLC
Error Code Error Message Description
This error message is displayed when there are two
RHxx128 There is two primary CPU
primary CPU.
This error message is displayed when there is no
RHxx129 There is not primary CPU
primary CPU.
This error message is displayed when the connectable
RHxx130 This project data has too many nodes
number (16 connections) is exceeded.
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