VM-7 VM-742B NETWORK COMMUNICATION

MONITORING SYSTEM
MODULE
SPECIFICATIONS Page 1 of 3

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Model Code / Additional Spec. Code ( spec, code is not specified. )

VM-742B - /NB1 /CS /TRP /CTR

Install location Communication port Non-incendive Custom setup Tropical spec. Option
C1 Port A : Fieldbus (Modbus/TCP)
1 1 1 Class I Division 2 CSA 0 ･IP address setup
(Upper position) Port B : Blank
C2 Port A : Fieldbus (Modbus/RTU) ･IP address setup
2 2 1
(Lower position) Port B : Blank ･Customize work 1ch to 10ch
Port A : Analysis software communication (TCP/IP) ･IP address setup
3 2
Port B : Blank ･Customize work 11ch to 20ch
Port A : Fieldbus (Modbus/RTU) ･IP address setup
4 3
Port B : Fieldbus (Modbus/TCP) ･Customize work 21ch to 30ch
Port A : Fieldbus (Modbus/TCP) ･IP address setup
5 4
Port B : Analysis software communication (TCP/IP) ･Customize work 31ch to 40ch
Port A : Fieldbus (Modbus/RTU) ･IP address setup
6 5
Port B : Analysis software communication (TCP/IP) ･Customize work 41ch to 50ch
･IP address setup
6
･Customize work 51ch to 66ch

Specification

OUTPUT FIELD BUS COMMUNICATION

Indicator : ACTIVE 1 LED (Green) Protocol : Modbus/TCP
Network : Ethernet 10Base-T / 100Base-TX
When module is normal : ON
Connector : RJ-45 (on VM-76□B rear panel)
When module is abnormal : OFF Connection :2
COMM 1 LED (Green) : Modbus/RTU
When connecting : ON Network : RS-485
When disconnecting : OFF Baud rate : 9600,19200 bps
When communicating : Flashing Data length : 8 bit
Parity*2 : ODD (odd number), EVEN (even number),
ACTIVE 2 LED (Green) NONE (none)
When module is normal : ON Stop bit : 1 bit
When module is abnormal : OFF Flow control : None
Protocols*1 : Modbus®
COMM 2 LED (Green) Based on AEG Modicon PI-MBUS-300
When connecting : ON Reference Manual. Uses Remote
When disconnecting : OFF Terminal Unit (RTU) transmission mode.
When communicating : Flashing Slave ID : Set range 1 to 247
Terminal setting*2 : ON or OFF Specified when ordering.
ANALYSIS SOFTWARE COMMUNICATION Unless specified otherwise
Slot C1 : ON
Network : Ethernet 100Base-TX Slot C2 : ON
Max. distance Hub to nodes between 90m. I/O Connector : 9pin D-sub (on VM-76□B rear panel)
protocol : TCP/IP Note: For redundancy using Modbus, a total of two modules are required.

I/O connector : RJ-45 (on VM-76□B rear panel)

Communication item : Dynamic data, Static data, Event history Communication item
Refer to the specification sheet of : Data transmitted to host network
VM-773B infiSYS ANALYSIS VIEW Measurement value, GAP, Danger Alarm status,
Alert Alarm status, OK Alarm status, Danger Bypass status,
Note : For redundant analysis software communication, a total of two modules are required. Setting of DANGER / ALERT, and OK Limit
High-pass Filter (10pole) ON/OFF status, Power-OK status,
Analyzed Data *3 (0.5X amp./Phase, 1X amp./Phase,
2X amp./Phase, Not-1X amp,S(p-p) max.)
Data received from host network
Date and Time Data
Option communication item (/CTR) *4
: Items Controllable from host network
CH Bypass status ON / OFF, Danger Bypass status ON / OFF,
Low Alarm Bypass status ON/OFF, Alarm Reset,
Sequence Mode ON / OFF, High-pass Filter (10 pole) ON / OFF,
Peak Hold Reset, Firstout Reset
Note)
*1 Modbus is a registered trademark of Modicon, Inc.
*2 Can be changed by internal switch.
*3 When the analysis option is added on VM-701B and/or VM-702B monitor module.
*4 VM-7B can be controlled by the host computer.by adding the option.
*5 The daisy chain connections are eight racks or less.

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Specification

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION
! WARNING
Operating temperature : 0 to +65°C
Some functions may not be available with old version.
Storage temperature : -30 to +85°C For details, please refer to "infiSYS Family Improvement
Relative humidity : 20 to 95%RH (non-condensing) Information January 2013" (no. : 11205E).
POWER CONSUMPTION
Module alone : Less than 15W

MATERIAL AND FINISH OTHERS

Face plate : ABS (Black) Note) One or two modules can be installed in one rack, in either Slot
Sheet : Polyester tough top (Gray)
Base plate : Alminium alloy (Silver) C1 or C2 or both.
MASS
Body : Max. 0.5kg ( 1.1lb )

Default Value

FIELDBUS COMMUNICATION (MODBUS/TCP) OTHERS

Slave ID : 1
IP Address : 192.168.8.1
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Port number : 502
Time out : Enable (10sec)
FIELDBUS COMMUNICATION (MODBUS/RTU)

Slave ID : 2
Baud rate : 9600bps
Data length : 8bit
Parity : NONE
Stop bit : 1bit

ANALYSIS SOFTWARE COMMUNICATION

IP Address : 192.168.8.100
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Port number : 8882
Time out : Enable (10sec)

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Module Location

Slot C1
(Upper position)

Slot C2
(Lower position)

VM-761B, VM-762B Instrument Rack (Back)

1 NETWORK 1A
2 IN1
3 OUT1
4 NETWORK 1B
5 NETWORK 2A
6 IN2
7 OUT2
8 NETWORK 2B

Network Interface Connector

Location Model Code
Communication port Communication type Number
Port A Fieldbus (Modbus/TCP) ①
VM-742B1-1
Port B Blank －
Port A Fieldbus (Modbus/RTU) ②, ③
VM-742B1-2
Port B Blank －
Port A Analysis software communication (TCP/IP) ①
VM-742B1-3
Port B Blank －
Slot C1
Port A Fieldbus (Modbus/RTU) ②, ③
VM-742B1-4
Port B Fieldbus (Modbus/TCP) ④
Port A Fieldbus (Modbus/TCP) ①
VM-742B1-5
Port B Analysis software communication (TCP/IP) ④
Port A Fieldbus (Modbus/RTU) ②, ③
VM-742B1-6
Port B Analysis software communication (TCP/IP) ④
Port A Fieldbus (Modbus/TCP) ⑤
VM-742B2-1
Port B Blank －
Port A Fieldbus (Modbus/RTU) ⑥, ⑦
VM-742B2-2
Port B Blank －
Port A Analysis software communication (TCP/IP) ⑤
VM-742B2-3
Port B Blank －
Slot C2
Port A Fieldbus (Modbus/RTU) ⑥, ⑦
VM-742B2-4
Port B Fieldbus (Modbus/TCP) ⑧
Port A Fieldbus (Modbus/TCP) ⑤
VM-742B2-5
Port B Analysis software communication (TCP/IP) ⑧
Port A Fieldbus (Modbus/RTU) ⑥, ⑦
VM-742B2-6
Port B Analysis software communication (TCP/IP) ⑧

31108E1.4
Issued Nov. 2011
Revised Sep. 2013