1 Description This application note describes how to check Modbus com- munication via a Modbus gateway to your end device (Mod- bus server). For this purpose use Modbus Poll as a Modbus client simulator. You will need the following products: Designation Item No. Connection Link to item Ethernet Serial One of the following gateways: FL COMSERVER UNI 232/422/485 2313452 1 1 phoenixcontact.net/product/2313452 GW MODBUS TCP/RTU 1E/1DB9 2702764 1 1 phoenixcontact.net/product/2702764 GW MODBUS TCP/RTU 1E/2DB9 2702765 1 2 phoenixcontact.net/product/2702765 GW MODBUS TCP/RTU 2E/2DB9 2702766 2 2 phoenixcontact.net/product/2702766 GW MODBUS TCP/RTU 2E/4DB9 2702767 2 4 phoenixcontact.net/product/2702767 USB-to-serial converter, e.g.: CM-KBL-RS232USB 2881078 - - phoenixcontact.net/product/2881078
WARNING: This application note does not replace the device-specific documents. Observe the safety information, conditions, and limits of use specified in the product documentation. Comply with them. Make sure you always use the latest documentation. It can be downloaded using the links provided above. MODBUS POLL
Table of contents 1 Description.................................................................................................................................. 1 2 Application.................................................................................................................................. 3 3 Installing Modbus Poll................................................................................................................. 3 4 Determining the end device settings ........................................................................................... 4 5 Configuring the Modbus gateway ............................................................................................... 7 5.1 FL COMSERVER UNI 232/422/485 ............................................................................................................... 7 5.2 GW MODBUS TCP/RTU... ........................................................................................................................... 10
2 Application Often an end device, with the device role as Modbus/RTU server, must be integrated into a controller via Modbus/TCP. The controller manufacturers work with different engineer- ing tools. This can make operating the tools or programming the blocks for data communication very challenging. This application note describes how to simulate a controller as a Modbus/TCP client on a PC and how to poll the end de- vice. To do this, use the Modbus Poll program. The goal is that the communication from the end device via the Modbus gateway to Modbus Poll on the PC works. Then you can replace Modbus Poll on the PC with the final con- troller as a Modbus client.
Figure 1 Overview
3 Installing Modbus Poll
In this example, Modbus Poll is used on a computer with Windows® 10. Modbus Poll can be found at https://www.modbustools.com/modbus_poll.html
• Download the program.
• Install Modbus Poll on your computer.
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4 Determining the end device settings
In this example, end devices from Phoenix Contact are used: – Communication module RAD-RS485-IFS, 2702184 – I/O extension module RAD-DI4-IFS, 2901535 You can also proceed as described here for end devices from other manufacturers.
You will require the following information:
– Interface used: RS-232, RS-485, or RS-422 – Connection assignment of the serial interface – Modbus ID of the end device to be polled – Register address – Function code For this information, refer to the data sheet of the de- vice.
Serial interface
Figure 2 Extract from the data sheet of RAD-RS485-IFS
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Serial connection assignment
Figure 3 Extract from the data sheet of RAD-RS485-IFS
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Modbus process data of the end device
Figure 4 Extract from the data sheet of RAD-DI4-IFS
In this example, the RAD-RS485-IFS communication mod-
ule is connected to the Modbus gateway via the RS-485 in- terface. The interface parameters are: – 19,200 baud – 8 data bits – Even parity – 1 stop bit
The Modbus data is:
– Modbus ID: 10 – Modbus function code: 04 – Number of registers: 2 – The white thumbwheel for the I/O MAP address on the extension module is set to 22 in this example. There- fore, the register addresses are: 30220, 30221
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5 Configuring the Modbus gateway
5.1 FL COMSERVER UNI 232/422/485 – Default IP address: 192.168.0.254 – Password: private
Setting the IP address
Figure 5 Setting the IP address on the FL COMSERVER
• Customize the IP address accordingly.
In this example: – IP address: 192.168.1.253 – Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 – Gateway address: 192.168.1.1 • Save with “Confirm”.
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Setting the serial parameters
Figure 6 Setting the serial parameters
• Set the serial parameters.
• Save with “Confirm”.
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Setting the operation mode
Figure 7 Setting the operation mode
• To activate the Modbus gateway operation mode, go to
“Application”. • Under “Operation Mode” select “MODBUS/TCP”. • Leave the value “0” for “Remote TCP port” and “Remote IP address”. Any Modbus client can then connect. • If a Modbus server is connected to the serial port, select the “Slave” option under “Device type”. • Save with “Confirm”. • Restart the device to adopt these settings. To do this, click “Save & Reboot”. ⇒ Configuration of the FL COMSERVER is now complete.
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5.2 GW MODBUS TCP/RTU...
– Default IP address: 192.168.254.254 – User name: Admin – Password: admin
Setting the IP address
Figure 8 Setting the IP address on the GW MODBUS TCP/RTU...
• Customize the IP address accordingly.
In this example: – IP address: 192.168.254.242 – Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 – Gateway address: 192.168.254.1
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Setting the serial parameters and operation mode
Figure 9 Setting the serial parameters and operation mode
• Set the serial parameters.
⇒ Configuration of the GW MODBUS TCP/RTU... is now complete.
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6 Configuring Modbus Poll
The Modbus gateway converts Modbus/TCP to Modbus/ RTU. Therefore, the Modbus client must communicate with the gateway via Modbus/TCP.
Establishing a TCP connection
Figure 10 Establishing a TCP connection
• Open the Modbus Poll program (Modbus client simula-
tor). • Click “Connection, Connect”.
Figure 11 Connection Setup
• Select the “Modbus TCP/IP” option under “Connection”.
• Enter the IP address and the port of the “Remote Mod- bus Server”. Depending on the application, this is the address of the Modbus converter, the FL COMSERVER, or the GW MODBUS TCP/RTU...
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Polling the Modbus data
Figure 12 Polling the Modbus data
• To poll the Modbus data, click “Setup, Read/Write Defi-
nition...”
Figure 13 Read/Write Definition
• Apply the settings from the “Read/Write Definition”
screenshot.
Figure 14 Display, Binary
• Click “Display, Binary”.
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Figure 15 Polled Modbus data
The polled Modbus data is displayed in Modbus Poll as fol-
lows: – Modbus ID: 10 – Register 1: Module type of the I/O extension module 30220: 0000 0000 0000 0001 – Register 2: Digital inputs 30210: 0000 0000 0000 1111
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7 Checking the connection
7.1 FL COMSERVER UNI 232/422/485 If the controller or, in this case, the PC with Modbus Poll has established a TCP connection, this appears under “Device Information, General”.
Figure 16 Checking the TCP connection on the FL COMSERVER
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Checking the serial connection
Figure 17 Checking the serial connection on the FL COMSERVER
– If data is sent on the serial port:
TD LED (12) lights up – If data is received on the serial port: RD LED (11) lights up
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7.2 GW MODBUS TCP/RTU...
If the controller or, in this case, the PC with Modbus Poll has established a TCP connection, this appears under “Modbus TCP”.
Figure 18 Checking the TCP connection on the GW MODBUS TCP/RTU...
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Checking the serial connection
• In web-based management, go to the “Diagnostics” menu item.
Figure 19 Checking the serial connection on the GW MODBUS TCP/RTU...
8 Troubleshooting Error Cause Solution The network connection to the Modbus – Modbus gateway is not accessible • Go to web-based management and gateway is not established in the network. check the settings on the device. Error message in Modbus Poll: – FL COMSERVER UNI 232/422/ 485 is not in Modbus operation “Modbus Connection Failed. Connect mode Timeout“ Error message in Modbus Poll: – The serial connection parameters • Check the serial settings of the “Gateway target device failed to re- are not correct (RS-485, RS-232, Modbus gateway and the end de- spond“ RS-422). vice. – Incorrect serial interface configured • Check the wiring on the Modbus Tx and Err counters incrementing in the Modbus gateway gateway and on the end device. – Faulty wiring – Incorrect slave ID in Modbus Poll Error message in Modbus Poll: – Incorrect Modbus register values in • Enter the correct Modbus register “Illegal Data Value“ Modbus Poll values under “Read/Write Defini- tion”. Tx and Err counters incrementing
