ABB FSCA-01 User manual

ABB Drives
Modbus Protocol Manual
RS-485 Adapter Module
FSCA-01

RS-485 Adapter Module
FSCA-01
Modbus Protocol Manual
3AUA0000044530 REV A
EN
EFFECTIVE: 17.11.2008
©2008 ABB Oy. All Rights Reserved.

Safety instructions
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Safety instructions
Overview
This chapter states the general safety instructions that must be
followed when installing and operating the FSCA-01 RS-485
Adapter Module.
The material in this chapter must be studied before attempting any
work on, or with, the unit.
In addition to the safety instructions given below, read the
complete safety instructions of the specific drive you are working
on.
General safety instructions
WARNING! All electrical installation and maintenance work on the
drive should be carried out by qualified electricians.
The drive and adjoining equipment must be properly earthed.
Do not attempt any work on a powered drive. After switching off
the mains, always allow the intermediate circuit capacitors 5
minutes to discharge before working on the frequency converter,
the motor or the motor cable. It is good practice to check (with a
voltage indicating instrument) that the drive is in fact discharged
before beginning work.
The motor cable terminals of the drive are at a dangerously high
voltage when mains power is applied, regardless of motor
operation.
There can be dangerous voltages inside the drive from external
control circuits even when the drive mains power is shut off.
Exercise appropriate care when working on the unit. Neglecting
these instructions can cause physical injury or death.

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Table of contents
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Table of contents
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Intended audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
What this manual contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Further information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Modbus/RTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Modbus/RTU on FSCA-01 RS-485 Adapter Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Drive configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Modbus connection configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Control locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Master configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Configuring the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Modbus register maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Communication profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Communication profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ABB Drives communication profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Control Word and Status Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Actual values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Register addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Function codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Encapsulated interface transport / Read device identification . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Exception codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Communication profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ABB Drives Profile - Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ABB Drives Profile - Enhanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Transparent 16-bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Transparent 32-bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
LED indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Internal error code registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Introduction
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Introduction
Intended audience
The manual is intended for people responsible for installing,
commissioning and using an FSCA-01 RS-485 Adapter Module
for Modbus/RTU communication. The reader is expected to have
basic knowledge of electrical fundamentals, electrical wiring
practices and operating of the drive.
Before you start
It is assumed that the drive is installed and ready to operate before
starting the installation of the extension module.
In addition to conventional installation tools, have the drive
manuals available during the installation as they contain important
information not included in this manual. The drive manuals are
referred to at various points of this document.
What this manual contains
This manual contains information on the configuration and use of
the FSCA-01 RS-485 Adapter Module with the Modbus/RTU
protocol.
Safety instructions are featured in the first few pages of this
manual.
Overview contains short descriptions of the Modbus/RTU protocol
and the adapter module.
Drive configuration explains how to program the drive before the
communication through the adapter module can be started.
Master configuration explains how to program the Modbus/RTU
master before communication through the adapter module can be
started.

Introduction
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Communication profiles describes the communication profiles
used in the communication between the Modbus/RTU master, the
adapter module and the drive.
Communication contains a description of the Modbus/RTU
functionality supported by the adapter module.
Diagnostics explains how to trace faults with the status LEDs on
the adapter module.
Definitions explains definitions and abbreviations concerning
Modbus/RTU on the adapter module.
Further information
Further information on the Modbus/RTU protocol is available on
the world wide web from www.modbus.org.

Overview
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Overview
Overview
The FSCA-01 RS-485 Adapter Module supports the Modbus/RTU
network protocol. This chapter contains a short description of
Modbus/RTU and the adapter module.
For information on RS-485 standard, see FSCA-01 RS-485
Adapter Module Hardware Manual (3AUA0000044521 Rev A
[English]).
Modbus/RTU
Modbus/RTU is a variant of the Modbus family of simple, vendor-
neutral communication protocols intended for supervision and
control of automation equipment. The Modbus/RTU
implementation in the FSCA-01 RS-485 Adapter Module is done
according to Modbus Application Protocol Specification v1.1b.
You can find more information on the RTU transmission mode and
cabling in MODBUS over serial line specification and
implementation guide V1.02 in www.modbus.org.
The supported Modbus commands are listed in chapter
Communication.
Modbus/RTU on FSCA-01 RS-485 Adapter Module
The FSCA-01 RS-485 Adapter Module is an optional device for
ABB Drives which enables the connection of the drive to an RS-
485 network. The module supports a variety of higher-level
communications protocols, including Modbus/RTU.
Through the FSCA-01 RS-485 Adapter Module it is possible to:
• give control commands to the drive
(Start, Stop, Run enable, etc.)
• feed a motor speed or torque reference to the drive

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• give a process actual value or a process reference to the PID
controller of the drive
• read status information and actual values from the drive
• change drive parameter values
• reset a drive fault.
The adapter module acts as a Modbus/RTU slave with support for
ABB Drives and Transparent profiles. The Modbus commands
that the FSCA-01 RS-485 Adapter Module supports are discussed
in chapter Communication.
The adapter module is mounted into an option slot on the motor
control board of the drive. See the drive documentation for module
placement options.
Compatibility
The FSCA-01 RS-485 Adapter Module is compatible with all
Modbus/RTU masters that support Modbus Application Protocol
Specification v1.1b.

Drive configuration
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Drive configuration
Overview
This chapter gives information on configuring the FSCA-01 RS-
485 Adapter Module for use with Modbus/RTU.
Modbus connection configuration
After the adapter module has been mechanically and electrically
installed according to the FSCA-01 RS-485 Adapter Module
Hardware Manual (3AUA0000044521 Rev A [English]), you must
prepare the drive for communication with the module.
The detailed procedure of activating the module for Modbus
communication with the drive depends on the drive type. Normally,
you must adjust a parameter to activate the communication (see
the drive documentation).
As communication between the drive and the adapter module is
established, several configuration parameters are copied to the
drive. You must first check the parameters listed in the following
parameter tables and adjust them where necessary. The
alternative selections for these parameters are discussed in more
detail below the tables.
Note: The new settings take effect only when the module is
powered up the next time or when a Fieldbus Adapter parameter
refresh command is given (see the drive documentation).

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Table 1. FSCA-01 configuration parameters - group A *
* Actual parameter group number depends on the drive type. Eg,
group A equals to parameter group 51 in ACS350 and ACSM1.
Par. no. Parameter name Alternative settings Default setting
1 FBA TYPE (Read-only) RS-485
2 PROTOCOL/
PROFILE
Modbus:
(0) ABB Drives Classic
(1) ABB Drives Enhanced
(2) Transparent 16-bit
(3) Transparent 32-bit
Modbus:
(0) ABB Drives
Classic
3 STATION ID 1…247 1
4 BAUD RATE (0) 9.6 kbit/s
(1) 19.2 kbit/s
(2) 38.4 kbit/s
(3) 57.6 kbit/s
(4) 115.2 kbit/s
(0) 9.6 kbit/s
5 PARITY (0) 8 NONE 1
(1) 8 NONE 2
(2) 8 EVEN 1
(3) 8 ODD 1
(0) 8 NONE 1
6 MODBUS TIMEOUT 0…65535 0
7 TIMEOUT MODE (0) NONE
(1) ANY MESSAGE
(2) CONTROL WRITE
0
8 OK MESSAGES 0…65535
9 CRC ERRORS 0…65535
10 UART ERRORS 0…65535
11… 26 Reserved

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1 FBA TYPE
This parameter shows the fieldbus adapter type as detected by
the drive.
If this parameter is undefined, the communication between the
drive and the module has not been established.
2 PROTOCOL/PROFILE
Selects the application protocol and communication profile for the
network connection.
(0) Modbus protocol with ABB Drives Classic profile
(1) Modbus protocol with ABB Drives Enhanced profile
(2) Modbus protocol with Transparent 16-bit profile
(3) Modbus protocol with Transparent 32-bit profile
3 STATION ID
Defines the address of the device. Two units with the same
address are not allowed on-line.
4 BAUD RATE
Defines the baud rate of the link.
(0) 9.6 kbit/s
(1) 19.2 kbit/s
(2) 38.4 kbit/s
(3) 57.6 kbit/s
(4) 115.2 kbit/s

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5 PARITY
Defines the use of parity and stop bit(s) and the data length. The
same settings must be used in all on-line stations.
(0) 8 NONE 1 No parity bit, one stop bit, 8 data bits
(1) 8 NONE 2 No parity bit, two stop bits, 8 data bits
(2) 8 EVEN 1 Even parity indication bit, one stop bit, 8 data bits
(3) 8 ODD 1 Odd parity indication bit, one stop bit, 8 data bits
6 MODBUS TIMEOUT
The Modbus protocol does not specify a timeout mechanism for
the application layer. ABB Drives and the FSCA-01 RS-485
Adapter Module provide a Modbus timeout method as it may be
desired for drive control.
The timeout is
MODBUS TIMEOUT value * 100 milliseconds.
For example, a MODBUS TIMEOUT value of 22 would result in a
timeout of
22 * 100 milliseconds = 2.2 seconds
TIMEOUT MODE is used to define which Modbus register
accesses reset the timeout counter. See configuration parameters
group A, parameter 7 for defining the TIMEOUT MODE.
When a Modbus timeout occurs, the adapter module signals the
drive that communication with the master has been lost. The drive
configuration determines how it responds. For example, if you
configure the MODBUS TIMEOUT as 250 ms and the drive is
configured to fault on a communication failure with a delay of 500
ms, then the drive faults 750 ms after the communication is lost.

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7 TIMEOUT MODE
Defines which Modbus register accesses reset the timeout
counter.
(0) NONE Modbus timeout feature is disabled.
(1) ANY MESSAGE Timeout counter is reset when any
Modbus register of the drive is accessed.
(2) CONTROL WRITE Timeout counter is reset when the drive
receives either a new Control Word or new Reference value
(REF1 or REF2) from the Modbus master.
8 OK MESSAGES
Number of valid messages that the drive has received.
9 CRC ERRORS
Number of messages with a Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)
error that the drive has received. If the number is high, check the
CRC calculation for possible errors.
Note: High electromagnetic noise levels may generate errors.
10 UART ERRORS
Number of messages that the drive has received with other
communication errors.
11…20 Reserved

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Table 2. FSCA-01 configuration parameters - group B*
* Actual parameter group number depends on the drive type. Eg,
group B equals to parameter group 55 in ACS350 and group 53 in
ACSM1.
** Number of parameters in this group may vary by drive.
Par.
no.
**
Parameter name Alternative settings Default
setting
1DATAOUT1
(master to drive)
0 to 9999
Format: xxyy, where
xx = parameter group and
yy = parameter index
0
2 DATA OUT 2 See DATA OUT 1 above. 0
3 DATA OUT 3 See DATA OUT 1 above. 0
4 DATA OUT 4 See DATA OUT 1 above. 0
5 DATA OUT 5 See DATA OUT 1 above. 0
6 DATA OUT 6 See DATA OUT 1 above. 0
7 DATA OUT 7 See DATA OUT 1 above. 0
8 DATA OUT 8 See DATA OUT 1 above. 0
9 DATA OUT 9 See DATA OUT 1 above. 0
10 DATA OUT 10 See DATA OUT 1 above. 0
11 DATA OUT 11 See DATA OUT 1 above. 0
12 DATA OUT 12 See DATA OUT 1 above. 0

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1 DATA OUT 1
For Modbus register maps that include drive parameters, this
parameter specifies which parameter’s value is written to when
the register corresponding to DATA OUT 1 is written by the
Modbus master. A decimal number specifies the content as
follows.
0 Not used
1 - 99 Virtual address area of the drive
101 - 9999 Parameter area of the drive
Parameter numbers are formatted as xxyy, where xx is the
parameter group number (1 to 99) and yy is the parameter index
within that group (01 to 99). For example, enter parameter 99.02
as 9902.
2…10 DATA OUT 2 to DATA OUT 10
See DATA OUT 1 above.

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Table 3. FSCA-01 configuration parameters - group C*
*Actual parameter group number depends on the drive type. Eg,
group C equals to parameter group 54 in ACS350 and group 52 in
ACSM1.
** Number of parameters in this group may vary by drive.
Par.
no.
**
Parameter name Alternative settings Default
setting
1 DATA IN 1
(drive to master)
0 to 9999
Format: xxyy, where
xx = parameter group and
yy = parameter index
0
2 DATA IN 2 See DATA IN 1 above. 0
3 DATA IN 3 See DATA IN 1 above. 0
4 DATA IN 4 See DATA IN 1 above. 0
5 DATA IN 5 See DATA IN 1 above. 0
6 DATA IN 6 See DATA IN 1 above. 0
7 DATA IN 7 See DATA IN 1 above. 0
8 DATA IN 8 See DATA IN 1 above. 0
9 DATA IN 9 See DATA IN 1 above. 0
10 DATA IN 10 See DATA IN 1 above. 0
11 DATA IN 11 See DATA IN 1 above. 0
12 DATA IN 12 See DATA IN 2 above. 0