Schneider Electric Industries

MODBUS PLUS Driver

1 System Configuration....................................................................................................... 3
2 Selection of External Device ............................................................................................ 5
3 Example of Communication Setting ................................................................................. 6
4 Setup Items ...................................................................................................................... 8
5 Supported Device........................................................................................................... 14
6 Device Code and Address Code.................................................................................... 16
7 Error Messages.............................................................................................................. 17

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Introduction
This manual describes how to connect the Display and the External Device (target PLC).
In this manual, the connection procedure will be described by following the sections below:

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 the model (series) of the External
Device to be connected and connection
method.

3 Example of Communication Settings

) "3 Example of Communication Setting" (page
This section shows setting examples for
communicating between the Display and 6)
the External Device.

4 Setup Items
) "4 Setup Items" (page 8)
This section describes communication
setup items on the Display.
Set the communication settings of the
Display with GP-Pro EX or in off-line

Operation

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1 System Configuration

The following shows the system configuration where the External Device of Schneider and the Display are
connected.

Setting
Series CPU Link I/F SIO Type
Example

TSX 37 21 101
TSX 37 22 101
Micro Modbus Plus port
TSX 37 21 001
TSX 37 22 001

TSX P57 103M

TSX P57 153M
TSX P57 203M
TSX MBP 100 PCMCIA Modbus Plus
Premium TSX P57 253M
card
TSX P57 303M
TSX P57 353M
TSX P57 453M

140 CPU 113 02

140 CPU 113 03
140 CPU 434 12A
140 CPU 534 14A USB
Setting
(using TSX C USB
140 CPU 311 10 Example 1
Quantum Modbus Plus port MBP USB Modbus
(page 6)
140 CPU 434 12U Plus adapter)*1
140 CPU 534 14U
140 CPU 651 50
140 CPU 651 60
140 CPU 671 60

171 CCS 700 00 Modbus Plus port on

171 CCS 700 10
171 CCS 760 00 170 NEF 110 21
171 CCC 760 10 170 NEF 160 21
Momentum 170 PNT 110 20
171 CCS 780 00
171 CCC 780 10 170 PNT 160 20
171 CCC 980 20 172 PNN 210 22
171 CCC 980 30 172 PNN 260 22

984-125
Modicon 984 Modbus Plus port
984-785

*1 To use this driver in WinGP, you need to install a TSX C USB MBP driver version 1.33.01 or later on the
Display where WinGP is used.
You can check the version of the TSX C USB MBP driver via the configuration tool of the USB Modbus Plus
adapter.
For information on how to get the driver module, please contact the dealer where you purchased the USB
Modbus Plus adapter.

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„ Connection Configuration
‹ Connection Image

Display Display External External

Device Device

USB port Modbus Plus

port

TSX C
USB MBP

Modbus Plus Network

Terminator Terminator

• One Display can access up to 32 External Devices.

• One network can contain up to 64 Displays and External Devices in total.
• Make sure to attach a terminator to the terminal on the network.

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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 "Schneider Electric
Maker
Industries".
Select the model (series) of the External Device to be connected and connection method.
Select "MODBUS PLUS".
Series Check the External Device which can be connected in "MODBUS PLUS" in system
configuration.
) "1 System Configuration" (page 3)
Check this option when you synchronize the system data area of the Display and the device
(memory) of the External Device. When they are synchronized, you can use the ladder
program of the External Device to switch the display or to display the window on the
Display.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "Appendix 1.4 LS Area (only for direct
access method)"
Use System Area
This can also be set with GP-Pro EX or in off-line mode of the Display.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "5.14.6 Setting Guide of [System Setting
Window], Setting Guide of [Main Unit Settings], System Area Setting"

Cf. Maintenance/Troubleshooting Manual "2.14.1 Common to the Display",

Setting Guide of [Main Unit Settings], System Area Setting"
Port Select the port of the Display to be connected to the External Device.

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3 Example of Communication Setting

The following shows examples of communication settings of the Display and the External Device, which is
recommended by Digital Electronics Corp.

3.1 Setting Example 1

„ Settings of GP-Pro EX
‹ Communication Settings
To display the setting screen, select [Device/PLC Settings] from [System setting window] in workspace.

‹ Device Setting
To display the setting screen, click ([Setting]) of External Device you want to set from [Device-Specific
Settings] of [Device/PLC Settings]. To connect multiple External Devices, click from [Device-Specific
Settings] of [Device/PLC Settings] to add another External Device.

[Equipment Configuration] tab [Max Query] tab

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„ Setting of External Device

You need not set the communication settings of the External Device.

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4 Setup Items

Set the 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 the 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

Unit ID Use an integer from 1 to 64 to enter the unit ID of the Display.

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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].
To connect multiple External Devices, click from [Device-Specific Settings] of [Device/PLC Settings] to
add another External Device.

[Equipment Configuration] tab

Setup Items Setup Description

Equipment Address
Bit manipulation [set/
reset] on Holding Register
Reset of the bits in
this word
IEC61131 Syntax
Double Word word order
Enter the slave address of the External Device.
If the communication is routed through External Devices, you need to enter their station
addresses from the left.
For example, if the communication is routed through the External Device with Station
Address 6 to that with Station Address 2 on another network, enter "6", "2","0", "0", "0"
in [Equipment Address] from the left.
[Equipment Address] consists of five levels. Enter "0" for unused ones. In the above
example, "0" is entered in the three boxes on the right because the communication is
routed to the second-level External Device.
Select how other bits in the same word are handled when you manipulate bits in the
holding register, from "Clear" or "Do not clear".
Check this item when you use the IEC61131 syntax for variables.
If you check this item, select the address mode from "0-based" or "1-based".
Select the order of checking double word data from "Low word first (L/H)" or "High
word first (H/L)".

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[Max Query] tab

Setup Items Setup Description

Coil Set the maximum number of data for device [Coil] that can be read per communication,
Read from 16 to 2000 bits.

Coil Set the maximum number of data for device [Coil] that can be written per
Write communication, from 1 to 800 bits.

Discrete Input Set the maximum number of data for device [Discrete Input] that can be read per
Read communication, from 16 to 2000 bits.

Input Register Set the maximum number of data for device [Input Register] that can be read per
Read communication, from 1 to 125 words.

Holding Register Set the maximum number of data for device [Holding Register] that can be read per
Read communication, from 1 to 125 words.

Holding Register Set the maximum number of data for device [Holding Register] that can be written per
Write communication, from 1 to 100 words.

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4.2 Setup Items in Off-Line Mode

• Please refer to the Maintenance/Troubleshooting manual for more information on how to enter
off-line mode or about the operation.

Cf. Maintenance/Troubleshooting Manual "2.2 Off-line Mode"

„ Communication Settings
To display the setting screen, touch [Device/PLC Settings] from [Peripheral Equipment Settings] in off-line mode.
Touch the External Device you want to set from the displayed list.

Setup Items Setup Description

Unit ID Use an integer from 1 to 64 to enter the unit ID of the Display.

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„ Device Setting
To display the setting screen, touch [Device/PLC Settings] from [Peripheral Equipment Settings]. Touch the
External Device you want to set from the displayed list, and touch [Device Settings].

(Page 1/2)

Setup Items Setup Description

Enter the slave address of the External Device.
If the communication is routed through External Devices, you need to enter their station
addresses from the top.
For example, if the communication is routed through the External Device with Station
Equipment Address Address 6 to that with Station Address 2 on another network, enter "6", "2","0", "0", "0"
in [Equipment Address] from the top.
[Equipment Address] consists of five levels. Enter "0" for unused ones. In the above
example, "0" is entered in the three boxes on the lower side because the communication
is routed to the second-level External Device.
Displays how other bits in the same word are handled when you manipulate bits in the
Bit manipulation on HR holding register, as "Rest of bits in word are cleared" or "Rest of bits in word are not
cleared". (Not available to set in off-line mode.)
Displays the usage status of the currently set IEC61131 syntax as ON/OFF. (Not
IEC61131 Syntax
available to set in off-line mode.)
Displays the currently set order of storing double word data as "Low word first" or "High
Double Word word order
word first". (Not available to set in off-line mode.)

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(Page 2/2)

Setup Items Setup Description

Set the maximum number of data for device [Coil] that can be read per communication,
Read Coil
from 16 to 2000 bits.
Set the maximum number of data for device [Coil] that can be written per
Write Coil
communication, from 1 to 800 bits.
Set the maximum number of data for device [Discrete Input] that can be read per
Read Discrete Input
communication, from 16 to 2000 bits.
Set the maximum number of data for device [Input Register] that can be read per
Read Input Register
communication, from 1 to 125 words.
Set the maximum number of data for device [Holding Register] that can be read per
Read Holding Register
communication, from 1 to 125 words.
Set the maximum number of data for device [Holding Register] that can be written per
Write Holding Register
communication, from 1 to 100 words.

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5 Supported Device

The following table shows the range of supported device addresses. Note that the actually supported range varies
depending on the External Device to be used. Please check the actual range in the manual of your External
Device.

: This address can be specified as system data area.

32
Device Bit Address Word Address Remarks
bits

Coil 000001 - 065536 000001 - 065521

*2
Discrete Input 100001 - 165536 100001 - 165521
or
*2
Input Register 300001,00 - 365536,15 300001 - 365536
*3
Holding Register 400001,00 - 465536,15 400001 - 465536 *1

Global Data global01,00 - global32,15 global01 - global32 *2

*1 High and low relationship of the stored data is specified by the [Double Word word order] setting of [Device
Setting].
"4.1 Setup Items in GP-Pro EX" (page 8)
*2 Write disable
*3 An access method at the time of Bit Set varies depending on the [Rest of the bits in this word] setting of [Device
Setting].
- Clear .....................................................
- Do not clear .......................................... 400001,00 - 465536,15

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„ Device Setting
The following table shows the equivalence between IEC61131 syntax and MODBUS syntax address descriptions.
IEC61131 Syntax
MODBUS Syntax
0-based 1-based
Device
First Format First First
Format Range Range Range
element element element
i = 0 to i = 0 to i = 1 to
Coil 000001+i 000001 %Mi %M00000 %M00001
65535 65535 65536
i = 0 to
Discrete Input 100001+i 100001 - - - - -
65535
Input Register i = 0 to
300001+i 300001 - - - - -
(Word) 65535
i = 0 to
Input Register
300001+i,j 65535 300001,00 - - - - -
(Word bit)
j = 0 to 15
Holding Register i = 0 to i = 0 to i = 1 to
400001+i 400001 %MWi %MW00000 %MW00001
(Word) 65535 65535 65536
i = 0 to i = 0 to i = 1 to
Holding Register %MW00000 %MW00001
400001+i,j 65535 400001,00 %Mwi:Xj 65535 65536
(Word bit) :X00 :X00
j = 0 to 15 j = 0 to 15 j = 0 to 15
Global Data global01+i i = 0 to 31 global01 global01+i i = 0 to 31 global01 i = 0 to 31 global01

• The addresses 100000 and 300000 cannot be accessed using IEC61131 syntax.
• If you apply IEC61131 syntax to a project that has a discrete input or input register already set,
the addresses become "-Undefined-".

• Please refer to the GP-Pro EX Reference Manual for system data area.

Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference 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)

Value of (word address -1) divided by

Coil 0 0080
16

Value of (word address -1) divided by

Discrete Input 1 0081
16

Input Register 3 0001 Value of (word address - 1)

Holding Register 4 0000 Value of (word address - 1)

Global Data global 0002 Value of (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 an error has occurs. Name of External Device is a title of
Device Name
External Device set with GP-Pro EX. (Initial value [PLC1])
Error Message Displays messages related to the error that has occurred.
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 as "IP address (Decimal): MAC address (Hex)".
• Device address is displayed as "Address: Device address".
• Received error codes are displayed as "Decimal [Hex]".

Display Examples of Error Messages

"RHAA035: PLC1: Error has been responded for device write command (Error Code: 2[02H])"

• Please refer to the manual of the External Device for more details on received error codes.
• Please refer to "When an error is displayed (Error Code List)" in "Maintenance/
Troubleshooting manual" for more details on the error messages common to the driver.

„ Error Messages Specific to the External Device

Error No. Message Solution

USB unit returns error.
RHxx128
Received Read Global Data Response
RHxx129
correctly, but no data available.
TSX C USB MBP driver may not be
installed or has not run yet.
RHxx130
Check the network configuration, External
Device settings, and screen settings.
Check the global data.
This can occur when WinGP is used. Install
TSX C USB MBP driver.
Please refer to the manual of TSX C USB MBP
for details.

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