Chatsworth Products 60106-001 User manual

RIM-Protocol Converter
User Guide
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Figure 1.1 Protocol onverter (60106-001)
Figure 1.2 Dual Port Protocol onverter (60106-002)
Introduction
This document is the User’s Manual for the Remote Infrastructure Management IRIM) System, RIM-Protocol onverter from hatsworth Products ( PI).
RIM-Protocol onverter User Manual
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Safety Warnings and Cautions
• DO NOT OPEN THE HASSIS of the RIM-Protocol onverter. There are no user serviceable parts within the RIM-Protocol onverter.
Opening or removing covers or other access points may expose you to dangerous shock hazards or other risks. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
• Do not spill any liquids on the chassis.
• Do not insert objects of any kind into the chassis via vent holes or any openings as they may contact dangerous voltage points, which
can be fatal or cause harmful electric shock, fire or equipment failure.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord. Damage to the cord may cause shock or fire.
• The RIM-Protocol onverter must be installed HORIZONTALLY in a RESTRI TED A ESS LO ATION.
• RESTRI TED A ESS LO ATION: location for equipment where both of the following apply:
- Access can only be gained by SERVI E PERSONS or by USERS who have been instructed about the reasons for the
restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that shall be taken
- Access is through the use of a TOOL or lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority
responsible for the location
Technical Support
Personal assistance is available Monday through Friday, from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific oast Time.
A request for assistance may be sent to [email protected].
Otherwise, please call us directly at: [phone], and request technical support.
The following information is located on the bottom of each RIM Protocol onverter unit. Please have this information
available whenever a technical support call is placed:
Product Model Number
Product Serial Number
Product Manufacture Date

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Contents
Protocol onverter User Guide
1 Product Overview 1
Introduction 11
Product Description 11
Rear Panel Indicators 12
Terminal Block Designations 13
SW1 Switch Settings 14
2 Installation 15
Register the Protocol onverter 15
Mount the Protocol onverter 15
Wire the Protocol onverter 16
Power Supply & Ground onnections 16
RJ45 Ethernet onnection 17
EIA-232 OM onnection 18
Modbus EIA-485 onnections 18
3 Configuration 19
onfigure ommunications 19
Set the IP Address Using a Web Browser 20
Set the IP Address Using an EIA-232 onnection 22
Log In to the Protocol onverter 23
onfigure Network and 25
Set and Synchronize the lock 27
Network Time Protocol (NTP) 28
onfigure Slave Devices 29
onfigure Device Registers 31
Enable Write Operations to Devices 31
Register onfiguration Web Pages 32
Modbus Register onfiguration 33
SNMP Register onfiguration 37
BA net Register onfiguration 40
Delete All Registers 43
Set ommunication Protocol Options 44
Modbus/EIA-485 Port onfiguration 44
BA net Server onfiguration 46
SNMP 48
SMTP (Email) 49
4 Modbus Communications 51
Implementation Basics 51
Modes of Transmission 51
Slave Address Field 51
Function Field 52
Data Field 52
Error heck ( hecksum) Field 52
Exception Responses 52
Packet ommunications for the Protocol onverter 52
Function 03: Read Output Registers 52
RTU Framing 53

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A Load Firmware & Configuration Files 55
Load Flash Firmware Using MIME 55
Load Flash Firmware Using TFTP 57
Save a onfiguration (.cfg) File 59
Load a onfiguration (.cfg) File 60
Save a Device onfiguration (.xml) File 61
Load a Device onfiguration (.xml) File 62
B Troubleshooting 65
C Technical Specifications 67

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Figures
Protocol onverter User Guide
Figure 1.1 Protocol onverter (P/N 60106-001) 2
Figure 1.2 Dual Port Protocol onverter (P/N 60106-002) 2
1 Product Overview 11
Figure 1.1 Protocol onverter Indicators 12
Figure 1.2 Locations of Terminals 13
2 Installation 15
Figure 2.1 Protocol onverter with Mounting Brackets 15
Figure 2.2 24VD Power Supply onnection 16
Figure 2.3 Protocol onverter Ethernet onnection to a P Using a rossover able 17
Figure 2.4 Protocol onverter Ethernet onnection to a P on a Subnet 17
Figure 2.5 EIA-232 OM onnection 18
Figure 2.6 EIA-485 onnection 18
3 Configuration 19
Figure 3.1 Protocol onverter Login Screen 20
Figure 3.2 Protocol onverter Login Screen 21
Figure 3.3 hange the IP Address Through the Web Interface 21
Figure 3.4 Protocol onverter Login Screen 23
Figure 3.5 Protocol onverter Devices (Home) Page 23
Figure 3.6 Protocol onverter olor odes 24
Figure 3.7 Register Status Example 24
Figure 3.8 Network and Web onfiguration Screen 25
Figure 3.9 lock onfiguration Page 27
Figure 3.10 Network Time Protocol (NTP) onfiguration 28
Figure 3.11 Device onfiguration Screen 29
Figure 3.12 Register onfiguration Page 32
Figure 3.13 Modbus Register onfiguration 33
Figure 3.14 Register onfiguration Navigation 35
Figure 3.15 Modbus Manual Preset Single Register Link 36
Figure 3.16 Modbus Preset Single Register Webpage 36
Figure 3.17 SNMP Register onfiguration 37
Figure 3.18 Register onfiguration Navigation 39
Figure 3.19 SNMP Set Register Link 39
Figure 3.20 SNMP New Value Field 39
Figure 3.21 BA net Register onfiguration 40
Figure 3.22 Register onfiguration Navigation 42
Figure 3.23 BA net Write Value Link 42
Figure 3.24 BA net Analog Value Write Field 42
Figure 3.25 System Page—Delete All Registers 43
Figure 3.26 EIA-485/Modbus/BA net-MSTP Ports onfiguration 44
Figure 3.27 BA net Server onfiguration 46
Figure 3.28 BA net PI S Information 47
Figure 3.29 SNMP Server onfiguration 48
Figure 3.30 SMTP onfiguration 49

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4 Modbus Communications 51
A Load Firmware & Configuration Files 55
Figure A.1 System Page—Load Flash Firmware 56
Figure A.2 Firmware Load Messages 56
Figure A.3 Identity Link Showing urrent Firmware Version 56
Figure A.4 System Page 57
Figure A.5 Bootloader Page 57
Figure A.6 System Page—Download onfiguration File 59
Figure A.7 Example Download .cfg 59
Figure A.8 System Page 60
Figure A.9 Device onfiguration Link in Top Bar 61
Figure A.10Device onfiguration Webpage 61
Figure A.11Device onfiguration Link 62
Figure A.12Device onfiguration Web Page 62
Figure A.13XML Upload Dialog 62
Figure A.14Preset/Delete Link on Device onfiguration Webpage 63
Figure A.15Preset/Delete Dialog 63
Figure A.16Drop-Down for Preset/Delete Dialog 63
B Troubleshooting 65
C Technical Specifications 67

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Tables
Protocol onverter User Guide
1 Product Overview 11
Table 1.1 LED Indicator Descriptions 12
Table 1.2 Terminal Block Designations 13
Table 1.3 Status Indicator Descriptions 14
2 Installation 15
3 Configuration 19
Table 3.1 Network and Web onfiguration Fields 25
Table 3.2 lock Fields 27
Table 3.3 NTP (Network Time Protocol) Fields 28
Table 3.4 Device onfiguration Fields 29
Table 3.5 Modbus Register onfiguration Page Options 33
Table 3.6 SNMP Register onfiguration Options 37
Table 3.7 BA net Register onfiguration Options 40
Table 3.8 EIA-485/Modbus/BA net-MSTP Ports onfiguration Options 44
Table 3.9 BA net Server onfiguration Options 46
Table 3.10 SNMP onfiguration Options 48
Table 3.11 SMTP onfiguration Options 49
4 Modbus Communications 51
Table 4.1 Exception odes 52
Table 4.2 Read Output Registers Packet Structure 53
Table 4.3 Output Registers 53
Table 4.4 Response Sample 53
A Load Firmware & Configuration Files 55
B Troubleshooting 65
Table B.1 Troubleshooting the Protocol onverter 65
C Technical Specifications 67
Table .1 Technical Specifications 67

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C H A P T E R
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.1. Introduction
This manual describes how to install the Remote Infrastructure Management (RIM) System, RIM-Protocol onverter
from hatsworth Products and configure it to communicate using the Modbus, BA net, and SNMP protocols.
IMPORTANT
Basic configuration to install the hardware and connect the Protocol onverter to the network
is available from PI. However, the Protocol onverter is an advanced product, and you must
have in-depth knowledge of the Modbus, BA net, and SNMP protocols to complete the
configuration.
1.2. Product Description
The RIM Protocol onverter receives one or more protocol types and outputs up to three
protocol types. The Protocol onverter can receive data from slave devices using Modbus
RTU, Modbus T P/IP, BA net/IP, or SNMP (integer data). The Protocol onverter can then
be polled by a master unit via SNMP, Modbus RTU, Modbus T P/IP, or BA net/IP. In
addition, the Dual Port Protocol onverter can be configured as a slave (Note: only as a slave)
and polled by a master unit via BA net MS/TP.
There are two versions of the Protocol onverter: the “single port” version, and the “dual port”
version, which contains two additional EIA-485 ports for expanded connectivity and
communication.

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1.2.1 Rear Panel Indicators
The back of the Protocol onverter has the following indicators:
• Two data transmit/receive indicators to show when data is being transmitted and received through the EIA-485
port (the Dual Port Protocol onverter contains three EIA-485 ports and three sets of data transmit-receive indicators).
When data is either being transmitted or received, the status lights will blink. If no information is being communicated,
the lights are off.
• One status indicator to show when the Protocol onverter is booting up or has an alarm
condition. If neither of these is occurring, the light is off.
Figure 1.1 rotocol Converter Indicators
Table 1.1 LED Indicator Descriptions
Status indicator
Data transmit/receive indicators
(two on the left available with Dual Port Protocol onverter only)
Status Indicator
Status LED Flashing red: Boot-up Sequence
Solid red: Alarm condition
EIA-485-TX Flashing: Data is being transmitted
EIA-485-RX Flashing: Data is being received

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1.2.2 Terminal Block Designations
Figure 1.2 Locations of Terminals (Dual ort rotocol Converter shown)
Table 1.2 Terminal Block Designations
Item o. Item Description
1 Power 24 VD /VA Power Terminal Block
2 Jack Power connector for wall outlet adapter
3 Status Status LED
4 EIA-232 Port DB9 female connector
5 RX TX EIA-485 LED Receive/Transmit status LED. Dual Port Protocol
onverter contains two additional sets of LEDs.
6 EIA-485 Termination Switch
Dual Port Protocol onverter contains two additional
sets of switches; EIA-485 Port 2, the 5-pin port, can be
configured as a 2-wire (half-duplex) or 4-wire
(fullduplex) connection.
Ports 1 and 3: Switch 1 - unused; Switch 2 - On = 100
Ohm termination
Port 2: Switch 1 -Duplex (On = 4-wire; Off = 2-wire);
Switch 2 - On = 100 Ohm termination
7 EIA-485 Port
Dual Port Protocol onverter contains two additional
EIA-485 ports. Port 2 (the middle port) can be
configured as a 2-wire or 4-wire connection. In addition
to all other supported protocols, Port 3 (the left most
port) of the Dual Port Protocol onverter is BA net MS/
TP capable (Slave only).
8 RJ45 Ethernet Port 10/100 BaseT connector
1 2 34 5 6 7 85 675 6 7

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1.2.3 SW1 Switch Settings
Table 1.3 Status Indicator Descriptions
Switch Setting
SW1-1
Dual Port Protocol
onverter only: Duplex
(On = 4-wire; Off = 2-wire)
SW1-2 EIA-485 Termination
(On=100 Ohm termination)

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C H A P T E R
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I STALLATIO
2.1. Tools Required
Installation may require a #2 Phillips Screwdriver, wire cutters, wire strippers and a wire crimping tool for 18AWG wire. The Protocol on-
verter should be shelf or rack-mounted. Rack-mount brackets are included with the Protocol onverter, but rack-mount screws are not in-
cluded with the Protocol onverter. ontact the rack manufacturer for rack-mount screws.
2.2. Mount the Protocol Converter
The Protocol onverter comes with mounting brackets to allow the unit to be installed in a
19” EIA (482.6 mm).
1. Using the screws provided, attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the device.
Figure 2.1 rotocol Converter with Mounting Brackets
Note: The brackets can be reversed so the other side of the rotocol Converter is facing outward.
2. Install the Protocol onverter in the rack.
3. Use the proper anchoring method to mount the Protocol onverter securely in the rack.

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2.3. Wire the Protocol Converter
If you plan to use the EIA-485 port for Modbus RTU communication, PI recommends an 18 AWG shielded,
twisted-pair stranded copper wire for the connection. PI recommends no more than 2,000 feet (609.6m) of
wire at this specification.
2.3.1 Power Supply & Ground Connections
To provide power and ground connections to the Protocol onverter:
1. onnect an 18 AWG ground wire from the ground terminal to a suitable earth ground.
2. onnect power to the Protocol onverter in one of two ways, as shown in Figure 2.2:
a. Plug the wall adapter (provided) into the power jack on the Protocol onverter and into a UPS outlet.
b. onnect a dedicated 24VD power supply to the + and - terminals to the left of the power jack.
IM ORTANT: C I recommends powering the rotocol Converter from a U S (uninterruptible
power supply) so the rotocol Converter can send alarm notifications during a power outage.
Figure 2.2 24VDC ower Supply Connection

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2.3.1 RJ45 Ethernet Connection
The Protocol onverter has an internal 10/100BaseT Ethernet port used to configure the
Protocol onverter. The Ethernet port supports Web browser access, BA net, Modbus,
SNMP, and SMTP (email).
Direct Connection
To make a direct connection between the Protocol onverter and a computer or laptop using
the crossover cable - the blue cable with yellow connectors provided with the device.
Figure 2.3 rotocol Converter Ethernet Connection to a C Using a Crossover Cable
Subnet Connection
To connect the Protocol onverter on a subnet using a hub or switch and straight-through
AT5 cables, see Figure 2.4.
Figure 2.4 rotocol Converter Ethernet Connection to a C on a Subnet

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2.3.3 EIA-232 COM Connection
The EIA-232 port can be connected to a P for IP configuration, firmware downloads, and
troubleshooting.
NOTE: The EIA-232 is typically only used as a temporary connection.
onnect the straight through, 9-pin, serial cable as shown.
Figure 2.5 EIA-232 COM Connection
2.3.4 Modbus EIA-485 Connections
The Protocol onverter can function as a Modbus Slave or Modbus Master over an EIA-485
hardware connection. The Dual Port Protocol onverter contains three EIA-485 ports, and
EIA-485 Port 2 can be configured as either a 2-wire or 4-wire connection by wiring the port
appropriately and turning on the Duplex DIP switch. See Table 1.2 and Table 1.3 on page 14
for information about configuring this port.
EIA-485 Ports on the Dual Port Protocol onverter
Figure 2.6 EIA-485 Connection
Port 3 Port 2 Port 1

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CO FIGURATIO
The Protocol onverter allows you to view and configure slave devices and slave registers over the Web. To access the
Web interface, you must first set up the Protocol onverter to communicate over the Internet. To set the IP address, see
“ onfigure ommunications” on page 19.
Follow the order of the sections in this chapter to completely configure the slave devices, registers, and the Protocol onverter.
3.1. Configure Communications
The Protocol onverter will not communicate over a user’s network the first time it is
connected to the network. At the factory, the Protocol onverter is set with a default IP
address of 10.0.0.188 and Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0.
You must change this default address to an IP address that corresponds with your network
before the Protocol onverter can communicate over the network. Use one of these vehicles to
change the IP address:
¥ Web browser
¥ The EIA-232 interface

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3.1.1 Set the IP Address Using a Web Browser
Unless you are familiar with setting the IP address, consult your IT department
before attempting this procedure.
To use a Web browser to set the Protocol onverter's IP address:
1. Plug a crossover network cable into the laptop or workstation that will be used to configure the Protocol onverter.
2. Write down the computer's current IP address and Subnet Mask.
IM ORTANT: You will need to change the computer's I address and Subnet Mask back to the original settings after
changing the I address and Subnet Mask for the rotocol Converter.
3. hange the IP address and Subnet Mask of the computer from its existing address to one that will allow it to communicate
with the Protocol onverter, such as 10.0.0.180.
NOTE: It may be beneficial to set the I address to one that is one number different from the rotocol Converter's I address.
Consult the computer's manual or your IT department before attempting this procedure.
4. onnect the other end of the network cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the Protocol onverter.
5. Access the Protocol onverter through a Web browser by typing the IP address (10.0.0.188) into the location bar.
6. When prompted, enter the Protocol onverter user name (cpi). There is no default password; leave this field blank.
Figure 3.1 rotocol Converter Login Screen
Once you enter the correct user name, the Home page displays.