Banner DXM700-B1R1 User manual

DXM700-Bx Wireless Controller Instruction Manual
March 29, 2023
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Contents
Chapter: 1 System Overview of the DXM700-Bx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DXM Hardware Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
DXM Automation Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DXM Modbus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
DXM Modbus Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
DXM Configuration Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter: 2 Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Device Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Apply Power to the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Binding and Conducting a Site Survey with the ISM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bind a DX80 Node to a DXM and Assign the Node Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bind a MultiHop Radio to a DXM and Assign the Device ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Conduct a Site Survey from the DXM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Set a Static IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Configuration Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Configuring the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Introduction to Traditional Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Configuration Example: Reading Registers on a Modbus Server Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Save and Upload the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter: 3 ISM Radio Board (ID 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
MultiHop Radio DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Application Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Baud Rate and Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Disable Serial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transmit Power Levels/Frame Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Modbus Registers for the MultiHop Radio Board Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
DIP Switch Settings for the Performance Gateway Radio Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Modbus Registers for the Performance Gateway Radio Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Alternative Modbus Register Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Input Registers and Outputs Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Discrete Bit-Packed Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Analog 16-Bit Registers (Registers 6801 through 9098) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter: 4 Processor/Base Board Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DIP Switch Settings for the Base Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Internal Local Registers (ID 199) for the DXM700, DXM1000, and DXM1200 . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Applying Power to the DXM700-Bx Wireless Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting the Communication Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Modbus RTU Client and Server Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Set the Client and Server Port Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Set the DXM Modbus Server Port ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Modbus I/O Registers for the Base Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter: 5 Cellular Modem Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cellular Modem Board for LTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cellular Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the DXM Cellular Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Activating a Cellular Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Install the Cellular Modem (DXM100, 150, 700, and 1000 Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Install the Cellular Modem (DXM1200 Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Activate a 4G LTE CAT M1 Cellular Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Activate a Worldwide 4G LTE M/NB-IOT Cellular Plan (RED/CE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Configure the DXM Controller for a Cellular Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter: 6 LCD and Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Push . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ISM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
System Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ISM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
DXM Modbus ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
LCD Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
System Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Display Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Modbus Registers for the LCD Board (Modbus ID 201) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chapter: 7 Working with Modbus Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Assigning Modbus IDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Modbus Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Wireless and Wired Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Modbus Communication Timeouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
MultiHop Networks vs DX80 Star Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Calculating the Communications Timeout for Battery-Powered MultiHop Radios . . . . . . . 41
Calculating the Communication Timeout for 10–30 VDC MultiHop Radios . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adjusting the Receive Slots and Retry Count Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Calculating the Communication Timeout for a DX80 Star Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Modbus TCP Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Chapter: 8 Configuration Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Create a Weekly Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Create a One-Time Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Create a Holiday Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Authentication Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Set the Controller to use Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Controller Configuration Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Register Flow and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Basic Approach to Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Troubleshooting a Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Saving and Loading Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Uploading or Downloading Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
EtherNetIP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Configuring the Host PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Configuring the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Define the Network Interface Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Configure your Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Configure your Cellular Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Ethernet and Cellular Push Retries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Ethernet Push Retries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Cellular Push Retries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Event/Action Rule or Log File Push Retries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chapter: 9 PROFINET® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
General Station Description Markup Language File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
DXM PROFINET IO Data Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Configure the DXM Controller for a PROFINET IO Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Save and Upload the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Slots and Modules for DXM PROFINET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Example Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Configuration Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Install the GSD File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Change the Device IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Change the Device Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Chapter: 10 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Chapter: 11 Product Support and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
File System and Archive Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Update Your DXM Processor Firmware Using the DXM Configuration Software . . . . . . . . . . 58
Clear the Password on DXM700-Bx, DXM1000-Bx, or DXM1200-Bx Models . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
DXM700 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
DXM Support Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Firmware Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Website Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Feature Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Potential DXM Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
DXM Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Certifications and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
FCC Part 15 Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Industry Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
FCC and ISED Certification, 900 MHz, 1 Watt Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
FCC Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
FCC and ISED Approved Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
FCC and ISED Certification, 2.4GHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
FCC Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
FCC and ISED Approved Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
International Certifications for Sure Cross® Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Mexican Importer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
ANATEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Thailand Certification for DXM700-B1R4 Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW OF THE DXM700-BX
1. System Overview of the DXM700-Bx
Banner's DXM Logic Controller integrates Banner's wireless radio, cellular connectivity, and local I/O to provide a platform for the Industrial
Internet of Things (IIoT).
Outputs—Four discrete PNP outputs (supply voltage minus 2 V, 100mA maximum at 30 V DC)
Connectivity—The DXM700's wired and wireless connectivity options make it easy to share data between local and remote equipment. The
cellular modem option eliminates the need for IT infrastructures to connect remote equipment for sensing and control to IIoT cloud services. The
integrated Sure Cross® wireless radio enables Modbus connectivity to remote sensors, indicators, and control equipment.
Logic Controller—Program the DXM700's logic controller using action rules and/or ScriptBasic language, which can execute concurrently. The
control functions allow freedom when creating custom sensing and control sequences. The logic controller supports the Modbus protocol stan-
dards for data management, ensuring seamless integration with existing automation systems. File and LCD password protection is an option.
User Interface— A simple user interface consists of an LCD screen and four LED indicators.
DXM700 System Overview
Inputs and Outputs Connectivity Logic Controller User Interface
Discrete outputs Cellular Action rules LCD screen
Sure Cross radios Programming language LED indicators
Ethernet Scheduler
RS-485 client and server Push to the cloud
Data logging
Table 1: Modbus registers for internal local registers (Modbus ID 199)
Local Registers Type Description
1–845 32-bit integer Local data registers
846–849 32-bit integer Reset, Constant, Timer
851–900 32-bit non-volatile integer Data flash, non-volatile
901–1000 Reserved for internal use
1001–5000 Floating point Floating point registers, local data registers
5001–7000 32-bit integer Local data registers
7001–8000 32-bit non-volatile integer Data flash, non-volatile
> 10000 Read-only virtual registers, system-level data
Wired Connectivity
Ethernet: Modbus TCP (Client/Server) or Ethernet/IP
Field Bus: Modbus RS-485 Client/Server
Wireless Connectivity
Sure Cross Wireless Radio: DX80 900 MHz, DX80 2.4 GHz, MultiHop 900
MHz, or MultiHop 2.4 GHz
Cellular modem: LTE-M (United States) or LTE-M/NB-IoT (outside the
United States)
Register Mapping
Cyclical read rules from wireless devices or local wired Modbus devices that
include optional scaling, error conditions, and the ability to activate a read
rule
Cyclical or Change of State write rules to wireless devices or local wired
Modbus devices with scaling
Modbus TCP Client read or write rules for external devices on the network
Action Rules
Thresholds (IF/THEN/ELSE) with timers, minimum on/off time, and logging
options
Math/Logic Rules (arithmetic and bitwise operators)
Control Logic (logical operators and SR/T/D/JK flip flops)
Trending (multiple averaging filters)
Tracking (counts, on/off times)
Push data on conditions
Scheduler
Time/calendar-based events
Holiday skips
One-time events
Dynamic scheduler updating
Astronomical clock
Optional Text Programming Language
ScriptBasic to create variables, arrays, functions, loops, IF/THEN/ELSE,
logical and arithmetic operators, API commands, register access, string
functions and operators, time commands
Data Logging
Cyclic data/event logging

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1.1. DXM Hardware Configuration Overview
The DXM700-Bx Wireless Controller can have multiple configurations. The DXM700 will have a model number label on the housing. Use the
model number and model table above to identify which boards are included in the controller.
When opening the DXM700, follow proper ESD grounding procedures.
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) SENSITIVE DEVICE
ESD can damage the device. Damage from inappropriate handling is not covered by warranty.
• Use proper handling procedures to prevent ESD damage. Proper handling procedures include leaving de-
vices in their anti-static packaging until ready for use; wearing anti-static wrist straps; and assembling units
on a grounded, static-dissipative surface.
The top housing contains the LCD display board. The display board is connected to the base board using a ribbon cable with a 20 pin connector.
Figure 1: DXM700 base board
The DXM700 base board provides connections for all communications connections, outputs and power/ground. The optional cellular modem is
installed in the bottom base board. Attach the antenna cable from the cellular modem to the U.FL connection on the base board.
User programmable LCD
Bind Sure Cross radios
Conduct a site survey to evaluate the radio signal integrity of radios within
the network
View register and output information
View system status and configuration
API Interface
Host Initiated control
Web service integration
User Defined LED indicators
Indicates the status of the DXM700, processes, or equipment
Cellular modem
board
Processor/base
board
Housing catch
Cellular radio
antenna connection
ISM radio
antenna connection

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Figure 2: Display board located in the top housing of the DXM700
The optional ISM radio fits on the LCD display board in the top housing assembly. The ISM radio boards are available with either a 900 MHz
radio or a 2.4 GHz radio. The ISM radio module installs into the 12-pin parallel sockets strips. To install,
1) Orient the mounting through hole in the ISM radio to the mounting hole next to the 12-pin sockets on the display PCB.
2) Connect the antenna cable from the ISM radio U.FL to the U.FL connector on the display PCB.
1.2. DXM Automation Protocols
The DXM supports the following automation protocols.
Modbus RTU
The DXM manages two separate physical ports running the Modbus RTU protocol. The DXM is the Modbus client when operating the Modbus client RTU port.
The DXM uses the client Modbus RTU bus to communicate with locally connected Modbus devices or uses the Banner wireless radio to communicate with
remote Modbus devices.
The other Modbus RTU port is used by a host system to access the DXM as a server device. The server Modbus RTU port allows access all the internal registers
concurrently with the client RTU port. Set the Modbus ID using the LCD menu: SYSTEM CONFIG > DXM Modbus ID.
By default, the Modbus RTU ports are active. Configure the port parameters using the configuration software.
Modbus TCP/IP
A host system acting as a Modbus client can access the DXM using the Modbus TCP/IP protocol over Ethernet. Standard Modbus port 502 is used by the DXM
for all Modbus TCP/IP requests.
All internal registers are available to the host system concurrently with Modbus RTU.
By default, Modbus TCP/IP is active. Configure the DXM using Modbus TCP rules in the configuration software.
EtherNet/IP™
The Ethernet port is actively running EtherNet/IP. From the factory, the DXM is configured to read and write registers on DX80 wireless devices 1 through 16.
Custom configurations can be set using the configuration software.
By default, EtherNet/IP is active.
1.3. DXM Modbus Overview
The DXM700 uses internal 32-bit registers to store information. The processor's internal Local Registers serve as the main global pool of registers
and are used as the common data exchange mechanism. External Modbus device registers can be read into the Local Registers or written from
the local data registers.
The DXM700, as a Modbus client device or server device, exchanges data using the Local Registers. Modbus over Ethernet (Modbus/TCP) uses
the Local Registers as the accessible register data.
Using Action, Read/Write, and Threshold Rules allows you to manipulate the processor's Local Registers. The ScriptBasic programming capa-
bilities extends the use of Local Registers with variables to create a flexible programming solution for more complex applications.
ISM antenna
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The processor's Local Registers are divided into three different types: integer, floating point, and non-volatile. When using Local Registers inter-
nally, the user can store 32-bit numbers. Using Local Registers with external Modbus devices follows the Modbus standard of a 16-bit holding
register. Local Registers are accessible as Modbus ID 199.
Accessing the I/O Base and the LCD follows the same communication as an external Modbus device. Each device has an ID number to uniquely
identify itself. The I/O base is Modbus ID 203 and the LCD is Modbus ID 201.
Figure 3: DXM700 Modbus overview
1.3.1. DXM Modbus Registers
The DXM700-Bx Wireless Controller may have up to four internal Modbus server devices:
All Modbus registers are defined as 16-bit Modbus Holding Registers. When connecting external Modbus server devices, only use Modbus IDs
2 through 198. The local registers, the I/O base, and the LCD IDs are fixed, but the internal radio ID can be changed if needed.
Table 2: DXM Internal Modbus IDs (factory default)
Modbus ID Device
1 DX80 Performance Gateway or MultiHop ISM Radio—MultiHop wireless devices connected to the internal MultiHop
radio should be assigned Modbus addresses starting at 11.
199 Local Registers—Internal storage registers of the DXM700
203 Base Board Outputs—Outputs of the DXM700.
201 LCD Board—The user has access to the LED indicators on the DXM700.
Table 3: Modbus registers for internal local registers (Modbus ID 199)
Local Registers Type Description
1–845 32-bit integer Local data registers
846–849 32-bit integer Reset, Constant, Timer
851–900 32-bit non-volatile integer Data flash, non-volatile
901–1000 Reserved for internal use
1001–5000 Floating point Floating point registers, local data registers
5001–7000 32-bit integer Local data registers
7001–8000 32-bit non-volatile integer Data flash, non-volatile
> 10000 Read-only virtual registers, system-level data
Ethernet
RS-232
RS-485 (client)
RS-485 (server)
USB
Local Registers
(Modbus ID 199)
Local Registers
Integer
Local Registers
Float
Local Registers
Non-Volatile
Outputs (Modbus ID 203)
Outputs
Processor Controlled
Cellular Modem
Modbus Data Traffic
Control
ISM Radio (Modbus ID 1)
Gateway or MultiHop
User Display (Modbus ID 201)
LED / LCD
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Modbus Registers for the ISM Radio (Modbus ID 1)—See Modbus Registers for the MultiHop Radio Board Module on page 16 and Modbus
Registers for the Performance Gateway Radio Module on page 17.
1.4. DXM Configuration Software
Download the latest version of all configuration software from http://www.bannerengineering.com. For more information on using the DXM
Configuration Software, refer to the instruction manual (p/n 209933).
Figure 4: Overview of the configuration software features
The configuration software configures the DXM by creating an XML file that is transferred to the DXM using a USB or Ethernet connection. The
DXM can also receive the XML configuration file from a Web server using a cellular or Ethernet connection.
This configuration file governs all aspects of the DXM operation.
The wireless network devices are a separate configurable system. Use the DX80 User Configuration Software to configure the internal DX80
wireless Gateway and the attached wireless Nodes. Use the MultiHop Configuration Software if the internal radio is a MultiHop device.
All tools can be connected to the DXM using a USB cable or an Ethernet connection.
Table 4: Modbus Registers for the LCD Board (Modbus ID 201)
Modbus Register LED Color State
1102 : bit 0 LED 1 Red
1 = On
0 = Off
1103 : bit 0 LED 2 Amber
1104 : bit 0 LED 3 Red
1105: bit 0 LED 4 Amber
1107: bit 0 LED 1 Green
1108 : bit 0 LED 2 Green
1109 : bit 0 LED 3 Green
1110 : bit 0 LED 4 Green
Table 5: Modbus Registers for the Base Board Outputs (Modbus ID 203)
Modbus Register Range Description
2101 0–1 PNP Output 1
2102 0–1 PNP Output 2
2103 0–1 PNP Output 3
2104 0–1 PNP Output 4
USB
Ethernet
DXM Configuration Software
Local Registers
Register
View Utility
System
Settings
Register Mapping
Scheduler
Action Rules
Script Basic
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1.5. Dimensions
All measurements are listed in millimeters [inches], unless noted otherwise.
60 mm
[2.36”]
35.5 mm
[1.4”]
70 mm
[2.76”]
86 mm
[3.39”] 94.5 mm
[3.72”]
58.1 mm
[2.29”]
28.8 mm
[1.13”]
52.8 mm
[2.08”]
ISM radio
antenna connection
Cellular radio
antenna connection
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DXM Controller Quick Start Guide
2. Quick Start Guide
2.1. Device Setup
2.1.1. Apply Power to the Controller
Follow these instructions to apply 12–30 V DC power to the controller using a wall plug.
PREREQUISITE:
Equipment used:
•DXM Wireless Controller
•MQDMC-401 0.3 m (1 ft) cordset with a 4-pin M12/Euro-style quick disconnect fitting
•PSW-24-1 Wall plug power supply; 24 V DC, 1 A
NEVER OPERATE A 1 WATT RADIO WITHOUT CONNECTING AN ANTENNA
Operating 1 Watt radios without an antenna connected will damage the radio circuitry.
• To avoid damaging the radio circuitry, never apply power to a Sure Cross® Performance or Sure Cross
MultiHop (1 Watt) radio without an antenna connected.
1. Connect the brown wire from the MQDMC-401 cordset to the DXM700's PW (+ power) terminal.
2. Connect the blue wire from the MQDMC-401 cordset to the DXM700's GD (- ground) terminal.
3. Connect the PSW-24-1 power supply to the MQDMC-401 cordset.
4. Plug in the PSW-24-1 wall plug power supply.
2.1.2. Binding and Conducting a Site Survey with the ISM Radio
Before the ISM radio can communicate, the ISM radio within the DXM must be bound to the other radios in the wireless network.
Use the DXM LCD menu to bind external radios to the internal ISM radio.
If you are having difficulty running binding or site surveys, it may be because of the speed of the XML configuration file or script running on the
DXM. To resolve this issue, try one of the following options:
• Disable the XML and script by setting DIP switch 4 on the processor board to ON and cycling the power to the DXM. After binding the
devices, turn DIP switch 4 back OFF and cycle power again to return to normal operation of the XML and script.
• Adjust the XML or script to slow down the RTU read or write rules.
• Upload a blank XML, bind all devices, then upload the configured XML file.
2.1.2.1. Bind a DX80 Node to a DXM and Assign the Node Address
CONTEXT:
Binding Nodes to a Gateway ensures the Nodes only exchange data with the Gateway they are bound to. After a Gateway enters binding mode,
the Gateway automatically generates and transmits a unique extended addressing (XADR), or binding, code to all Nodes within range that are
also in binding mode. The extended addressing (binding) code defines the network, and all radios within a network must use the same code.
1. Apply power to all the devices.
Separate radios by two meters when running the binding procedure. Put only one DXM Gateway into binding mode at a time to prevent
binding to the wrong Gateway.
2. Enter binding mode on the DXM radio:
a. Use the arrow keys to select the ISM Radio menu on the LCD and press ENTER.
b. Highlight the Binding menu and press ENTER.

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3. Assign the Node address to the Node.
• For Nodes without rotary dials: Use the DXM arrow keys to select the Node address to assign to the DX80 Node about to enter
binding mode. The DXM assigns this Node address to the next Node that enters binding mode. Only bind one Node at a time.
• For Nodes with rotary dials: Use the Node's rotary dials to assign a valid decimal Node Address (between 01 and 47). The left
rotary dial represents the tens digit (0 through 4) and the right dial represents the ones digit (0 through 9) of the Node Address.
You can leave the DXM "Bind to" address set to 1 because the Node's rotary dials will override that setting.
4. Start binding mode on the DXM radio by pressing ENTER on the DXM radio.
5. Enter binding mode on the DX80 Node.
• For housed radios, triple-click button 2.
• For board-level radios, triple-click the button.
• For Nodes without buttons, refer to the Node's datasheet for instructions on entering binding mode.
STEP RESULT:The left and right LEDs flash alternately and the Node searches for a Gateway in binding mode. After the Node binds,
the LEDs stay solid momentarily, then they flash together four times. The Node automatically exits binding mode and reboots.
6. Label the Node with the assigned address number for future reference.
7. Press BACK on the DXM to exit binding mode for that specific Node address.
STEP RESULT:The Node LEDs continue to flash red until the DXM exits binding mode with that Node address.
8. Repeat these steps for as many DX80 Nodes as are needed for your network.
9. When you are finished binding, press BACK on the DXM until you return to the main menu.
2.1.2.2. Bind a MultiHop Radio to a DXM and Assign the Device ID
PREREQUISITE:
Before beginning the binding procedure, apply power to all the devices. Separate radios by two (2) meters when running binding procedure. Put
only one DXM MultiHop client radio into binding mode at a time to prevent binding the server or repeater radios to the wrong client radio.
CONTEXT:
Binding MultiHop radios ensures all MultiHop radios within a network communicate only with other radios within the same network. The MultiHop
client radio automatically generates a unique binding code when it enters binding mode. This code is transmitted to all radios within range that
are also in binding mode. After a repeater/server radio is bound, the repeater/server radio accepts data only from the client radio to which it is
bound. The binding code defines the network, and all radios within a network must use the same binding code.
1. Enter binding mode on the DXM radio:
a. Use the arrow keys select the ISM Radio menu on the LCD and press ENTER.
b. Highlight the Binding menu and press ENTER.
2. Assign the device address to the repeater or server radios. Valid device IDs are 11 through 60.
• For MultiHop radios without rotary dials: Use the DXM arrow keys to select the device ID to assign to the MultiHop radio about to
enter binding mode. The DXM assigns this device ID to the next radio that enters binding mode. Only bind one server radio at a
time.
• For MultiHop radios with rotary dials: Use the MultiHop radio's rotary dials to assign a device ID . The left rotary dial represents
the tens digit (1 through 6) and the right dial represents the ones digit (0 through 9) of the device ID. You can leave the DXM "Bind
to" address set to 1 because the MultiHop's rotary dials will override that setting.
3. Start binding mode on the DXM radio by pressing ENTER on the DXM radio.
4. After entering binding mode on the DXM, put the MultiHop repeater or server radio into binding mode.
• For housed radios, triple-click button 2.
• For board-level radios, triple-click the button.
• For radios without buttons, refer to the radio's datasheet for instructions on entering binding mode.
STEP RESULT:After binding is completed, the MultiHop radio automatically exits binding mode and begins operation.
5. Press BACK on the DXM to exit binding mode for that specific device address.
STEP RESULT:The MultiHop radio's LEDs continue to flash red until the DXM exits binding mode with that MultiHop radio.
6. Label the MultiHop radio with the assigned address number for future reference.
7. Repeat these steps, changing the device address, for as many MultiHop radios as are needed for your network.
8. When you are finished binding, press BACK on the DXM until you return to the main menu.
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2.1.2.3. Conduct a Site Survey from the DXM
Conduct a Site Survey to verify the wireless communication between the radios within your wireless network. Conduct the site survey when the
Nodes and DXM Controller are at the proposed installation sites to determine each radio's signal strength with the DXM.
CONTEXT:
For a DX80 network, the Gateway controls the site survey and the results display on the LCD. Running a site survey on a DX80 network does
not affect the throughput of the DX80 network. The DX80 Gateway-Node system can run a site survey analysis while the network is operational.
For a MulitHop network, the client device passes the site survey request to the intended Modbus server device. The Site Survey runs and the
results display on the LCD. Running a site survey on a MultiHop network stops all network traffic to that device.
1. On the DXM: Use the arrow buttons to select the ISM Radio menu and press ENTER.
2. Select the Site Survey menu and press ENTER.
3. Use the Up or Down arrows to select the device ID number and press ENTER to run the site survey with that radio.
STEP RESULT:The site survey results display as green, yellow, red, and missed packets. Green indicates the highest signal strength,
then yellow, and red. Missed packets were not received.
4. When you are finished running the Site Survey, press Back twice to return to the main menu and exit site survey mode.
AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK:
If the Site Survey fails (100 missed packets), verify the radios are at least 10 feet from the DXM and/or rerun the binding procedure. If you find
poor signal quality, common solutions include moving the DXM to a more central location relative to the Nodes or using higher-gain antennas on
the DXM. Contact your local Banner Engineering representative for assistance.
2.1.3. Set a Static IP Address
Change the IP address of the DXM to connect to a local area network, Modbus TCP/IP host controller, or EtherNet/IP host controller.
CONTEXT:
There are two ways to set the IP address: using the DXM's LCD menu or using the configuration software to change the XML file. IP addresses
entered into the LCD menu system override the IP addresses in the XML configuration files. To use the IP addresses set in the XML configuration
file, clear the IP addresses from the menu system.
Figure 1: System Config menu options
1. On the DXM, use the arrows and move to the System Config menu. Press ENTER.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the Ethernet menu. Press ENTER.
3. Highlight the DHCP selection and press ENTER. Set DHCP to OFF.
4. The system will request a restart, press ENTER to confirm.
5. Follow steps 1 and 2 to reenter the Ethernet menu. Use the arrow keys to select IP. Press ENTER.
STEP RESULT:The IP address displays (for example, 192.168.0.1).
6. Use the up and down arrows to change the IP address. Press ENTER to move to the next octet.
7. Press ENTER on the final octet to accept the changes.
8. Cycle power to the DXM.
STEP RESULT:The changes are saved on the DXM and the new IP address will be used.
AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK:
Use this same procedures to set the subnet mask (SN) and default gateway (GW) to match your network requirements. Your IT department can
provide these settings if needed.
2.2. Configuration Instructions
2.2.1. Configuring the Controller
Configure the DXM700 using the configuration software. The DXM Configuration Software allows the user to define parameters for the DXM700,
then saves the configuration in an XML file on the PC. To configure the DXM700, connect the DXM700's USB or Ethernet port to a computer.
System Config to change the value
to accept
ENTER
BACK
to return to the previous menu
јљ
Ethernet DHCP Update DHCP Mode
IP:
SN:
GW:
Reset
Update IP Address
Update SN
Update GW Address
Resets Ethernet parameters
to xml defaults.
After making changes to the
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After the configuration file is saved, upload the XML configuration file to the DXM700 for operation.
This quick start guide outlines the basic operations to set up a DXM700 using the configuration software. For a more comprehensive explanation
of features, refer to the DXM Configuration Software Instruction Manual (p/n 209933).
Figure 2: DXM Configuration Software
2.2.2. Introduction to Traditional Setup Mode
This section will walk you through the traditional method of setting up the DXM Configuration Software and communicating with a connected
DXM device. Version 4 of the configuration software supports multiple DXM device models, each of which incorporates different features.
As of DXM Configuration Software v4.10.28, the Simple Setup procedure is only available with the DXM100, DXM700, DXM1000, DXM1200,
and DXM1500 models.
As soon as a DXM model is connected to your computer, the software automatically detects the correct model and loads the appropriate screens.
You may also manually select which model of DXM you are configuring if you intend to create a configuration file without connecting a device.
This ensures that the interface and the configuration file use the correct features.
Not all screens are available for all models. To change to another model of DXM, go to the Connect to DXM screen and use the drop-down list
to select another model. If the active configuration is incompatible with the selected model, you will be prompted to either proceed and wipe out
the active configuration or cancel the model change and preserve the configuration.
Figure 3: Traditional Setup opening screen
Connect via USB or Ethernet. If connecting via Ethernet, set network parameters through the DXM LCD menu in the System Cfg > Ethernet
menu. Network parameters can also be set within the configuration software. Setting parameters on the LCD menu overrides the parameters
stored in the configuration file. To use the network parameters in the configuration file, reset the network parameters on the DXM LCD menu.
Since the DXM-R90x connects only via TCP, its Connect to DXM screen differs from the other DXM models. When the Select DXM Model
drop-down is set to DXM-R90x, a new network discovery table is displayed. Click Scan Network for DXMs to detect DXM devices on the host
computer's network. Discovered DXMs are listed in the network discovery table. Double-click any row entry to connect to that DXM. If the DXM's
IP address is already known, the standard TCP connection option is available below the network discovery table.
USB
Ethernet
DXM Configuration Software
Local Registers
Register
View Utility
System
Settings
Register Mapping
Scheduler
Action Rules
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Banner recommends disconnecting the COMM port through the Device menu before turning off power or disconnecting the USB cable. Use
Device > Reboot to restart the DXM if needed; the tool automatically disconnects the COMM port, then reconnect it again.
TIP: If connection attempts are failing (Application Status Icon in the footer of the tool is Red), close the configuration software and disconnect
the USB cable from the computer. Reconnect the cable, launch the software, and attempt connecting again.
If you cannot connect to your DXM Controller, refer to Product Support and Maintenance on page 58 for more information.
IMPORTANT: Any model of DXM may connect to the configuration software regardless of which device model is selected in the tool. Compatibility
is checked before configuration files are uploaded to the device.
2.2.2.1. Configuration Example: Reading Registers on a Modbus Server Device
The local registers are the main global pool of registers that are defined by the user to store data within the DXM. The local registers are listed
on the Local Registers > Local Registers in Use screen.
The bottom status bar displays the communications status, application status, and the DXM Configuration Software version.
In this short example, we will configure the DXM to read six registers on an external Modbus server device and save the data into the local regis-
ters.
The software only loads a file to the DXM. Internal parameter settings that are changed in the tool but not saved to the file will not be sent to the
device.
Modify Multiple Registers
Modify a range of registers from the Local Registers > Local Registers in Use > Modify Multiple Registers screen.
CONTEXT:
Select which parameter fields to modify. Most parameters have three selections.
• Unchanged—no changes
• Default—change to default settings
• Set—modify the parameter. Other selections will appear based on the parameter.
Figure 4: Modify Multiple Registers screen
1. Enter the Starting register and Ending register.
2. Select the value to change using the drop-down list next to each value.
3. Enter the new value in the field provided.
4. To push register values to the web server, set Cloud Permissions to read.
If the Cloud Permissions are set to Read, the web server only views data from the device and cannot write data to the device. If the
permissions are set to Write, the web server only writes to the device and cannot read the data. If the permissions are set to
Read/Write, the web server can read the data from the device and write to the device from the web.
5. Click Modify Registers to save and apply the changes.
Define an RTU Read Rule
Follow these steps to create a new read rule.
CONTEXT:
This example screen shows a read rule created to read six registers (address 1 through 6), from Modbus ID 4. The results are stored in the Local
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Figure 5: Read Rules - Configuration Example
1. From the Register Mapping > RTU > RTU Read screen, click Add Read Rule.
2. Click the arrow next to the name to display the parameters.
3. Name your rule.
4. Select the device ID.
5. Select how many registers to read, and the beginning register.
6. Define the register type, how often to read the register, and any other appropriate parameters.
7. If necessary, select the error condition. For this example, if the read function fails after three attempts, the read rule writes 12345 to
the DXM local registers. Notice the list of local register names this read rule is using.
Set the Time
Use the Settings > System screen to define the time zone and daylight saving option. The time zone and DST options are saved into the config-
uration file.
CONTEXT:
Figure 6: Settings > System > Device Time
1. Go to the Settings > System screen.
2. If you connect the DXM to a computer, click Sync PC Time with Device to set the time on the DXM to match the time of the computer.
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2.2.2.2. Save and Upload the Configuration File
After making any changes to the configuration, you must save the configuration files to your computer, then upload it to the device.
CONTEXT:
Changes to the XML file are not automatically saved. Save your configuration file before exiting the tool and before sending the XML file to the
device to avoid losing data. If you select DXM > Send XML Configuration to DXM before saving the configuration file, the software will prompt
you to choose between saving the file or continuing without saving the file.
1. Save the XML configuration file to your hard drive by going to the File > Save As menu.
2. Go to the DXM > Send XML Configuration to DXM menu.
Figure 7: Status indicator bar
• If the Application Status indicator is red, close and restart the DXM Configuration Tool, unplug and re-plug in the cable and recon-
nect the DXM to the software.
• If the Application Status indicator is green, the file upload is complete.
• If the Application Status indicator is gray and the green status bar is in motion, the file transfer is in progress.
STEP RESULT:After the file transfer is complete, the device reboots and begins running the new configuration.
2.3. Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty
Banner Engineering Corp. warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year following the date of shipment.
Banner Engineering Corp. will repair or replace, free of charge, any product of its manufacture which, at the time it is returned to the factory, is
found to have been defective during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover damage or liability for misuse, abuse, or the improper
application or installation of the Banner product.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), AND WHETHER
ARISING UNDER COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR TRADE USAGE.
This Warranty is exclusive and limited to repair or, at the discretion of Banner Engineering Corp., replacement. IN NO EVENT SHALL BANNER
ENGINEERING CORP. BE LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY EXTRA COSTS, EXPENSES, LOSSES,
LOSS OF PROFITS, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY PRODUCT DEFECT OR
FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR WARRANTY, STATUTE, TORT, STRICT
LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE.
Banner Engineering Corp. reserves the right to change, modify or improve the design of the product without assuming any obligations or liabilities
relating to any product previously manufactured by Banner Engineering Corp. Any misuse, abuse, or improper application or installation of this
product or use of the product for personal protection applications when the product is identified as not intended for such purposes will void the
product warranty. Any modifications to this product without prior express approval by Banner Engineering Corp will void the product warranties.
All specifications published in this document are subject to change; Banner reserves the right to modify product specifications or update docu-
mentation at any time. Specifications and product information in English supersede that which is provided in any other language. For the most
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3. ISM Radio Board (ID 1)
Plug the ISM radio into the I/O base board with the U.FL antenna connector closest to the SMA connectors. Typically, users will not need to
adjust the DIP switch settings on the physical radio modules.
For the DXM1200 models, set the radio options using the LCD menu.
Figure 1: ISM radio board
Button Operation
For DXM models without a LCD display, use the button to bind the ISM radio. For models with a LCD display, use the ISM menu to bind the radio.
LED Operation
The LED located on the ISM radio module indicates power and communications traffic. ISM board LED operations also display on the LED on the right side of
the I/O base board.
• Solid green DX80 ISM radio LED indicates power.
• Flashing green MultiHop ISM radio LED indicates operation.
• Red and green combined: Communications traffic and binding.
3.1. MultiHop Radio DIP Switches
MultiHop ISM radio devices are defined with R2, R4, and R5 in the model number.
• DXMxxx-xxR2 - MultiHop 900 MHz
• DXMxxx-xxR4 - MultiHop 2.4 GHz
• DXMxxx-xxR5 - MultiHop 900 MHz, 100 mW
• DXMxxx-xxR9 - MultiHop 900 MHz, (Australia)
Making changes to the baud or parity settings requires that you make the same settings to the Modbus Client Communications section within the
DXM Configuration Software (Settings > General.
Disabling the serial port disables the ISM radio in the DXM700. Selecting Transparent mode causes radio communications to be slower and
denies access to device I/O register data.
Table 1: DIP switch settings (Sheet 1 of 2)
D1 Switches D2 Switches
Device Settings 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Serial line baud rate 19200 OR User defined receiver
slots OFF* OFF*
DIP Switch
Bank 1
Button
LED
DIP Switch
Bank 2
1 1
ON ON
Antenna
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* Default configuration. The default settings for D2 DIP switches 1, 3, and 4 are ON. This allows for forcing the device into client mode and DXM
menu control for the radio power settings.
3.1.1. Application Mode
The MultiHop radio operates in either Modbus mode or transparent mode. Use the internal DIP switches to select the mode of operation. All
MultiHop radios within a wireless network must be in the same mode.
Modbus mode uses the Modbus protocol for routing packets. In Modbus mode, a routing table is stored in each parent device to optimize the
radio traffic. This allows for point to point communication in a multiple data radio network and acknowledgment/retry of radio packets. To access
a radio's I/O, the radios must be running in Modbus mode.
In transparent application mode, all incoming packets are stored, then broadcast to all connected data radios. The data communication is
packet-based and not specific to any protocol. The application layer is responsible for data integrity. For one-to-one data radios it is possible to
enable broadcast acknowledgment of the data packets to provide better throughput. In transparent mode, there is no access to the radio's I/O.
3.1.2. Baud Rate and Parity
The baud rate (bits per second) is the data transmission rate between the device and whatever it is physically wired to. Set the parity to match
the parity of the device you are wired to.
3.1.3. Disable Serial
Disable an unused local serial connection to reduce the power consumption of a data radio powered from the solar assembly or from batteries.
All radio communications remain operational.
3.1.4. Transmit Power Levels/Frame Size
The 900 MHz data radios can be operated at 1 watt (30 dBm) or 0.250 watt (24 dBm). For most models, the default transmit power is 1 watt.
For 2.4 GHz radios, the transmit power is fixed at 0.065 watt (18 dBm) and DIP switch 5 is used to set the frame timing. The default position
(OFF) sets the frame timing to 60 milliseconds. To increase throughput, set the frame timing to 40 milliseconds. For battery-powered devices,
increasing the throughput decreases battery life.
IMPORTANT: Prior to date code 15341 and radio firmware version 3.6, the frame timing was 40 ms (OFF) or 20 ms (ON).
Serial line baud rate 38400 OR 32 receiver slots OFF ON
Serial line baud rate 9600 OR 128 receiver slots ON OFF
Serial line baud rate Custom OR 4 receiver slots ON ON
Parity: None OFF* OFF*
Parity: Even OFF ON
Parity: Odd ON OFF
Disable serial (low power mode) and enable the
receiver slots select for switches 1-2 ON ON
Transmit power
• 900 MHz radios: 1.00 Watt (30 dBm)
• 2.4 GHz radios: 0.065 Watts (18 dBm) and
60 ms frame
OFF
Transmit power
• 900 MHz radios: 0.25 Watts (24 dBm)
• 2.4 GHz radios: 0.065 Watts (18 dBm) and
40 ms frame
ON *
Application mode: Modbus OFF*
Application mode: Transparent ON
MultiHop radio setting: Repeater OFF OFF
MultiHop radio setting: Client OFF ON
MultiHop radio setting: Server ON OFF
MultiHop radio setting: DXM LCD Menu Control ON * ON *
Table 1: DIP switch settings (Continued) (Sheet 2 of 2)
D1 Switches D2 Switches
Device Settings 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

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3.2. Modbus Registers for the MultiHop Radio Board Module
The DX80 MultiHop client radio is a tree-based architecture device that allows for repeater radios to extend the wireless network. Each device
in a MultiHop network is a Modbus device with a unique Modbus ID.
Modbus registers in a MultiHop network are contained within each individual radio device. To obtain Modbus register data from a MultiHop device,
configure the DXM700 to access each device across the wireless network as an individual Modbus server device.
3.3. DIP Switch Settings for the Performance Gateway Radio
Module
The 900 MHz radios transmit at 1 Watt (30 dBm) or 250 mW (24 dBm). The 250 mW mode reduces the radio's range but improves the battery
life in short range applications. For 2.4 GHz models, this DIP switch is disabled. The transmit power for 2.4 GHz is fixed at about 65 mW EIRP
(18 dBm).
DX80 Performance Gateway ISM radio devices are defined with R1, R3, and R8 in the model number.
• DXMxxx-xxR1 - DX80 Performance 900MHz
• DXMxxx-xxR3 - DX80 Performance 2.4GHz
• DXMxxx-xxR8 - DX80 Performance 900MHz (Australia)
IMPORTANT: To adjust the transmit power on the Gateway radio, Banner recommends using the LCD menu (System Conf > ISM Radio > RF
CNTRL).
Figure 2: DIP switch bank 1 and bank 2
Table 2: Example MultiHop Modbus registers with generic devices.
MulitHop Device Modbus ID Modbus Registers
DXM client radio 1 none
Server radio 11 Modbus register 1–16 are inputs, 501–516 are outputs
Repeater radio 12 Modbus register 1–16 are inputs, 501–516 are outputs
Server radio 15 Modbus register 1–16 are inputs, 501–516 are outputs
Table 3: DIP switch settings for bank 1
DIP Switch 1
OFF 1 Watt (30 dBm, 900 MHz models only) (default configuration)
ON 250 mW (24 dBm, 900 MHz models only), DX80 compatibility mode
DIP Switch
Bank 1
Button
LED
DIP Switch
Bank 2
1 1
ON ON
Antenna
234
234