Communication
Grounding and Shielding
In most cases, I/O modules will be installed in an enclosure along with other devices, which generate electromagnetic radiation. Relays, contactors, transformers, motor controllers, etc. are examples of such devices. Radiation can induce electrical noise into both power and signal lines, as well as direct radiation into the module. Whether or not the SfAR modules are immune to such effects, the interferences must be suppressed at their source if possible to ensure the proper functioning of the entire system. Appropriate grounding, shielding and other protective steps should be taken at the installation stage to prevent these effects. It is recommended to at least follow the rules below:
line power cables must be routed with spatial separation from signal and data transmission cables;
analog and digital signal cables should also be separated;
it is recommended to use shielded cables for analog signals, cable shields should not be interrupted by intermediate terminals;
the shielding should be earthed directly after the cable enters the cabinet.
It is recommended to install interference suppressors when switching inductive loads (e.g., coils of contactors, relays, solenoid valves). RC snubbers or varistors are suitable for AC voltage and freewheeling diodes for DC voltage loads. The suppressing elements must be connected as close to the coil as possible.
Network Termination
Transmission line effects often present problems for data communication networks. These problems include reflections and signal attenuation. To eliminate the presence of reflections of signal from the end of the cable, the cable must be terminated at both ends with a resistor across the line adequate to its characteristic impedance. Both ends must be terminated since the propagation is bidirectional. In case of an RS485 twisted pair cable, this termination is typically 120 Ω.
Types of Modbus Functions
There are 4 types of Modbus functions supported by the SfAR modules.
Type | Beginning Address | Variable | Access | Modbus Command |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 00001 | Digital Outputs | Bit | 1, 5, 15 |
2 | 10001 | Digital Inputs | Bit | 2 |
3 | 30001 | Input Registers | Registered | 3 |
4 | 40001 | Output Registers | Registered | 4, 6, 16 |
Communication Settings
The data stored in the module's memory is given in the 16-bit registers. The access to registers is via Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII.
Default Settings
Parameter Name | Value |
---|---|
Address | 1 |
Baud rate | 19200 |
Parity | No |
Data bits | 8 |
Stop bits | 1 |
Reply delay [ms] | 0 |
Modbus type | RTU |
Configuration Registers
Modbus Address | Decimal Address | Hex Address | Name | Values |
---|---|---|---|---|
40002 | 1 | 0x01 | Address | From 0 to 255 |
40003 | 2 | 0x02 | Baud rate | 0 – 2400 |
40005 | 4 | 0x04 | Parity | 0 – none |
40004 | 3 | 0x03 | Stop Bits | 1 – one stop bit |
40004 | 3 | 0x03 | Data Bits | 7 – 7 data bits |
40006 | 5 | 0x05 | Response delay | Time in ms |
40007 | 6 | 0x06 | Modbus Mode | 0 – RTU |