Diamond dt9000 User manual

DT9000 Master
Quick Start Guide
V1.3

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i Revision History
Version
Date
Description
1.0
11/2/2014
Original Version
1.1
12/29/2014
All Sections
1.2
3/26/2015
New Application Version (v1.2)
1.3
10/5/2015
New Application Version (v1.3)
ii Reference Documents
iii Table of Contents
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i Revision History.....................................................................................................................................................................3
ii Reference Documents............................................................................................................................................................3
iii Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................................3
1.0 General ........................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Front View..........................................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Power..................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Industrial Ethernet Port.......................................................................................................................................................5
1.4 FB1/VGA/COM4 Port........................................................................................................................................................5
1.5 FB2/COM2 Port .................................................................................................................................................................5
1.6 LAN Port ............................................................................................................................................................................5
1.7 COM Ports..........................................................................................................................................................................6
1.8 HDMI Connector................................................................................................................................................................6
2.0 Getting Connected.......................................................................................................................................................7
2.1 Troubleshooting Remote Desktop Connections .................................................................................................................8
2.1.1 Ensure that the DT9000 is on......................................................................................................................................8
2.1.2 Ensure that you are connected to the proper LAN port...............................................................................................9
2.1.3 Ensure that you have a direct connection to the device ..............................................................................................9
2.1.4 Ensure that your Ethernet port is being assigned a dynamic IP address .....................................................................9
3.0 Master Setup and Configuration................................................................................................................................10
3.1 Master Devices and Firmware..........................................................................................................................................11
3.2 Master Configuration........................................................................................................................................................11
4.0 Creating a Master Configuration ......................................................................................................................................12
4.1 Configuring a Modbus RTU Master.................................................................................................................................12
4.2 Configuring Network Masters with SYCON.NET....................................................................................................14
5.0 Network IO Monitor.........................................................................................................................................................19
5.1 Troubleshooting Network Data ........................................................................................................................................20
6.0 OPC Server.......................................................................................................................................................................21

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6.1 Tag Setup..........................................................................................................................................................................22
A1 IND-ENET and FieldBus LED Descriptions.............................................................................................................23
A1.0 Etherernet Connector................................................................................................................. 24
Ethercat Firmware Installed...............................................................................................................................................24
Ethernet IP Firmware Installed..........................................................................................................................................24
Modbus TCP Firmware Installed.......................................................................................................................................25
Profinet IO Firmware Installed ..........................................................................................................................................25
A1.1 ProfiBus Connector..................................................................................................................... 26
A1.2 CANopen Connector ................................................................................................................... 26
A1.3 DeviceNet Connector..................................................................................................................27
1.0 General
The DT9000 Master features an Ethernet card which is able to act as a master for a number of different
Industrial Ethernet networks. The DT9000 Master can also optionally support other non-Ethernet based
industrial networks. This guide provides a general overview of the DT9000 setup and configuration for
use as an Ethernet master.
1.1 Front View
Front view of a DT9000 Master with Ethernet, Profibus and DeviceNet masters.

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1.2 Power
Power (9-40V) is applied through the PWR connector on the bottom left of the front panel. When power
is properly applied to the device, the PWR LED will turn Yellow. If the reverse polarity is applied, the
HDD LED will turn red. If this occurs, disconnect the device from the power supply and switch the
positive and negative wires in the connector. Once the power is properly connected, the push button
switch directly above the PWR connector can be used to turn the DT9000 on.
1.2 Industrial Ethernet Port
The IND-ENET port is used to connect the Ethernet master to the industrial network. Depending on
which network master you have configured in the Master Console Application, the two connectors can
have different functions. In general (especially with a single, non-looping connection) you should use the
Channel 0 (left socket). See Appendix A1 for information on network specific LED functions.
1.4 FB1/VGA/COM4 Port
Depending on the options your DT9000 Master has installed, this port will have a different function.
If you have at least one FieldBus master installed (DeviceNet, ProfiBus, CANopen) this port will house
the connector for one of your FieldBuses. Consult the product description for your DT9000 device part
number for information about which FieldBus adapter is on which port.
If you do not have a FieldBus master (Ethernet Only) this port will be either a VGA connection to the
DT9000 or COM4 (see 1.7 COM Ports). The VGA connection allows you to connect the DT9000 to a
monitor instead of controlling it through remote desktop (also see 1.8 HDMI Connector).
1.5 FB2/COM2 Port
Depending on the options your DT9000 Master has installed, this port will have a different function.
If you have two FieldBus masters installed (DeviceNet, ProfiBus, CANopen) this port will house the
connector for one of your FieldBuses. Consult the product description for your DT9000 device part
number for information about which FieldBus adapter is on which port.
If you have fewer than two FieldBus master options installed, this port will be COM2 (see 1.7 COM
Ports).
1.6 LAN Port
The LAN ports can be used to connect the DT9000 to a local network. Initially, the LAN2 port is used to
directly connect a PC to the DT9000 to configure and control the device. Both LAN ports can be
configured as desired once the initial connection is made, but changing the default settings on LAN2 is
not recommended, as it could prevent you from connecting to the DT9000. Also the LAN1 port is

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initially setup as a pass through network port. This allows the user to connect a corporate network to
the LAN1 port and devices connected to LAN2 will have a connection to both the DT9000 and the
corporate network.
1.7 COM Ports
Depending on how many network masters are installed in the DT9000, there will be either 1 to 3 COM
ports available. These ports are used by the Modbus RTU Master and can be configured as a generic
serial port to attach other serial devices to the DT9000.
These COM ports support RS232, RS422 and RS485 serial protocols. The protocol is determined by the
connection made. Because of this it is recommended that the cables used to connect serial devices to
the DT9000 only connect the pins required for the desired protocol. When using a standard serial cable,
active signals on pins used by the DT9000 for different protocols could cause it to switch communication
methods and not work as desired. Cables for all supported protocols are available from the Diamond
Technologies.
COM 2, COM3 –Supports RS232/RS422/RS485.
PIN
Connection
1
422 Rx+
2
232 Rx
3
232 Tx
4
NC or +5 VDC out *
5
GND
6
422 Rx-
7
NC
8
422 Tx+ / 485 D+
9
422 Tx- / 485 D-
* +5 VDC out on pin 4 is enabled by installing internal jumper
J34 –COM2
J35 –COM3
1.8 HDMI Connector
Though the preferred method for connecting to the DT9000 is using Windows Remote Desktop (see 2.0
Getting Connected) you also have the option to connect the DT9000 to a screen using the mini HDMI
connector and controlling it as you would a desktop computer (with USB mouse and Keyboard).

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2.0 Getting Connected
The preferred method of connecting to the DT9000 Master is using Windows
Remote Desktop. Before initiating the connection:
1. Ensure that your PC’s network adapter is set to receive an IP address
via DHCP.
2. Make sure that LAN 2 on the DT9000 is connected to an Ethernet
port on your PC through a standard Ethernet cable. The DT9000 will
automatically assign an IP address to your network adapter when
you connect to it.
Note: The VGA and
HDMI Ports can also be
used to access the
DT9000. If you hook up a
monitor, mouse and
keyboard the DT9000
can be used like any
desktop PC.
The Remote desktop tool can typically be found under “Start >
Accessories > Remote Desktop Connection”
If you can’t find it there, try searching your computer for it. Most
Windows installations will come with the Remote Desktop tool.
When you start Remote Desktop, it will ask for the
name of the computer you would like to connect
to. You can either enter the name or IP address of
the DT9000 to connect. The default name is
DT9000-MS. The default IP address is
192.168.137.1.

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Note: Depending on how your Network Discovery is configured, your pc may not be able to connect using
the computer name. In this case, use the IP address.
If you are able to successfully connect
with the name or address you provided,
you will be prompted to enter your
account password. The username is
DT9000 and the password is Diamond
Depending on your computers security settings,
you may see a warning similar to this one when
the Remote Desktop connection is being
established.
Click yes to continue with the connection.
You should now be remotely connected to your DT9000. If you get an error while attempting to connect,
please read the Troubleshooting Remote Desktop Connections section of this guide.
2.1 Troubleshooting Remote Desktop Connections
2.1.1 Ensure that the DT9000 is on
First, check that the PWR LED is solid green. If the LED shows Yellow, the device is in “Standby Mode.” If
this is the case, push the button above the PWR connector to turn the DT9000 on. Wait a few minutes

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for it to boot up and attempt to connect again. If the HDD LED (below the PWR connector) is solid red,
this means the power is not properly connected (see section 1.2).
2.1.2 Ensure that you are connected to the proper LAN port
To make the initial remote desktop connection to your device, you must be using LAN2 on the DT9000.
LAN 1 can later be configured to allow a remote desktop connection if you wish, but the initial device
setup will only allow the connection to be made on the LAN2 port. If the cable is connected properly,
you should see the green and yellow LEDs above the LAN2 port active.
2.1.3 Ensure that you have a direct connection to the device
DO NOT try to connect to the DT9000 through a router or switch when you make the initial Remote
Desktop connection. The DT9000 should be plugged directly into an Ethernet port on the PC you wish to
connect from. After making the initial connection you can configure the network settings to allow for
different types of connections.
2.1.4 Ensure that your Ethernet port is being assigned a dynamic IP address
If your PC is set to a static IP address or static DNS server, you will be unable to connect to the DT9000
using Remote Desktop.
To access these settings, first
Navigate to “Start > Control Panel >
Network and Sharing Center”
Click the “Local Area Connection” link for the
network adapter that is connected to the DT9000.
Note: If you have more than one Local Area
Connection, ensure that you are selecting the
correct one. You may have to have the network
cable connected for this option to appear.

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Clicking the “Properties” button will
bring up the “Local Area Connection
Properties” window. Scroll down until
you see Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4). Select that option and click
“Properties”
Set up your network connection so that it is the
same as the window pictured to the right.
Ensure that “Obtain IP address automatically” is
selected
Ensure that “Obtain DNS server address
automatically” is selected
3.0 Master Setup and Configuration
The DT9000 can be configured as a master on many different industrial networks, depending on the
options installed. To configure these networks, open the DT9000 Master Console application. This tool
can be found under C:\Program Files\Diamond Technologies Inc\DT9000 Master Console and can also be
found as an icon on your DT9000 desktop. The DT9000 Master Console must be run as an Administrator
to function properly.

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The master console can be used to select and configure Master communication channels
3.1 Master Devices and Firmware
The Network Selection section of the application can be used to change the firmware on the physical
communication channels in the DT9000.
To change the firmware, select the firmware you would like to install and click Set Master. If the
firmware is successfully loaded the communication channel will be initialized with the new protocol
stack and a success message will appear.
The firmware you are loading must be compatible with the physical hardware connected to the
communication channel. Below is a list of hardware options and available network firmware.
Network Firmware
Hardware Option
EthernetIP Master
Ethernet Adapter
EtherCAT Master
Ethernet Adapter
Profinet I/O Master
Ethernet Adapter
Profibus Master
PROFIBUS Adapter
Profibus DPV2 Master
PROFIBUS Adapter
CANopen Master
CANopen Adapter
DeviceNet Master
DeviceNet Adapter
Modbus RTU Master
Serial COM Port
3.2 Master Configuration
Once Firmware is downloaded to the device the next step is to build a Master Configuration. The
Master Configuration defines what slave devices the Master will communicate with, the specifics about

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each slave, as well the specifics about the network communications. (See Section 4.0 for more
information about creating a new configuration file.)
The Master Configuration section can be used to switch between commonly used master
configurations. It allows you to save and load device configurations with a single click. When you select a
device, the Select Configuration selection box will display all saved configurations for the currently
loaded firmware. Loading a new firmware to the device will refresh this list. Note that the configuration
displayed in the box is not necessarily the currently loaded configuration.
To save the currently downloaded configuration simply click the Save button. This will open a dialog
window asking you to name the configuration. If the configuration is successfully saved, a success popup
window will appear.
To load a configuration to the device, select the configuration you wish to load from the Select
Configuration selection box and click the Load button. If the master configuration is successfully loaded
the communication device will be restarted and a success popup window will appear. This operation will
overwrite any existing configuration in the device.
The Delete button will delete the currently selected configuration file. This operation cannot be undone.
4.0 Creating a Master Configuration
Depending on which communication device you have selected, the “New” button will either open a
configuration creation form, or start a second application to assist with configuring the master for
network communication.
4.1 Configuring a Modbus RTU Master
The configuration screen for the Modbus RTU Master Device
Before you can see the Network IO data from your Modbus RTU Master device, you must configure
some basic communication parameters and map the Modbus data to the Network IO Array.

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The communication settings allow you to select the Serial Port that the Master will use to communicate,
as well as some basic serial parameters. Ensure that the parameters here reflect the settings and
capabilities of your slave device(s). The Serial Port numbers are labeled on the front of the DT9000. All
listed serial ports may not be available, depending on your DT9000s installed hardware options.
The Data Map section allows you to associate any Modbus coil, input or register with a section of the
Network IO Array for both inputs and outputs. The dropdown menu at the top allows you to select
between the “Input” and “Output” data mappings. Depending on your selection, the list below will
display all input or output maps already defined.
The fields on the right of the screen allow you to create a new data mapping. “Modbus Function” box
will show either read or write functions depending if you have “Input” or “Output” data selected. This is
the Modbus function that will be used to read or write your data from the slave.
Note: When mapping Coils or Discrete Inputs, there are two options for each read and write function.
You can map them as ‘bytes’ or as ‘bits.’
Mapping them as bytes means that each Coil will be mapped to a byte in the Network IO Array. This is
useful for viewing flags. Any output mapped with this option will set a 1 for any entered value above 0.
Mapping them as bits means that all of the coils in your map will be read and packed into a byte (8 bits).
If the number of coils mapped are not a multiple of 8, the high bits of the last byte will be padded with
zeros. This option is useful for viewing larger data fields stored in the Modbus Coils (integers, etc.).
The fields labeled “Modbus Address Range” indicate the Modbus address to perform the operation at
on the slave device. Entering an invalid address could cause errors when viewing the Network IO. Note
that the addresses are absolute (zero based) and are inclusive. This means that if you read addresses 0
through 5 you are reading 6 registers.
Next, enter the starting byte address in the Network IO array you want to map the data to. The ending
address and data length will be calculated based on the Modbus function and Modbus address range
you have selected and displayed in the data map list to the left.
Note: No two data maps can intersect each other in the Input and Output Network IO Arrays. If you
attempt to add a Data Map that conflicts with an existing mapping, you will get an error.
Once you have completed your configuration hit the “Create” button on the bottom left. This will
automatically load your new configuration into the Modbus RTU Master. Be sure to save the
configuration if you wish to keep it!

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4.2 Configuring Network Masters with SYCON.NET
Some of the network devices must be configured using a second program called SYCON.NET. When you
hit the “New” button with one of these masters selected, SYCON.NET will automatically open.
When SYCON.NET is opening, it will ask for a username and password. The default is:
Username
Administrator
Password
[blank]
For most of the network types, you will be required to upload a datasheet to Sycon.net for each type of
slave device that will be included in the network configuration. The exact file format and content for this
datasheet is network specific and vendor specific, and it should be available from the slave device
manufacturer.
To add a datasheet simply select the Network drop down list in SYCON.NET and then click on Import
Device Descriptions. This will allow you to select the specific slave configuration file. To do this first
select the correct file type in the Files of Type box, next navigate to and select the specific configuration
you would like to import. Note that you can easily drag and drop the Device Description files from your
PC onto the DT9000 using Windows File Explorer or transfer them via a USB disk.
After you have imported your device description file(s) your devices will show up in the available devices
list in the NetDevice window on the right side of the SYCON.NET screen. You will need to look under

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the specific network and then the specific type of device you have, for example Profibus and then Slave
to locate a Profibus Slave device description. If the device did not show up you may have to restart
SYCON.NET.
Once you have loaded all your slave devices into the SYCON.NET catalog, you can begin to build your
configuration. Start by finding the folder on the right hand side of the NetDevice window that
corresponds with the industrial network you have configured on your network card. Find the Network
Master device in that folder and drag it into the blank area to the left (see image below, The DT9000
utilizes the CIFX RE/EIM modules for Ethernet networks).
Note: The screenshots in this section show the configuration of an Ethernet IP master and slave.
Depending on the network, the screens may look slightly different, but the basic procedure for
configuration will be the same.
Drag and drop device descriptors from the catalog on the right into the Network window. Note that
your cursor must be on the network (grey bar) to be able to drop the master into the configuration.

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Next, we have to assign the device descriptor you have just selected to your actual network hardware.
Right-click on the master in the network window and select “Configuration…”
In the “Navigation Area” on the left of the configuration window, find “Device Assignment.” Set the
Device Selection pull-down menu (to the right) to “all” and hit the Scan button. If your network
firmware was properly installed, you should see the card come up in the list. Check the box next to the
network card that represents the network master you are looking to utilize and click Apply at the
bottom of the screen then select OK. The Channel Protocol column will show the firmware of each card
installed in your DT9000. If the Channel Protocol section does not indicate the protocol you are
attempting to use this means you have the wrong device firmware loaded (see section 3.1).
Next, you can use the options in the NetDevice Window to set other parameters specific to your
network. In the case of Ethernet IP you will need to set your IP address as well as subnet mask as shown
below.

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Once the Master is setup you can setup your network slave devices. Drag any slave devices that you
want to connect to the Master from the catalog into the network window so they attach to the network
coming out of the master (see image below).
Right-click on the slave device in the network window and select “Configuration…” This will bring up the
slave configuration window. This window is going to be slightly different depending on the type of
network you are using. You need to set up the slave configuration so the master knows exactly what
data is being communicated over the network by the slave (input and output size, for example).
Note:
If the Datasheet you imported came directly from the device manufacturer (usually means it will contain
the exact name of the device in it) then you may not have to do any configuration in the slave
configuration window.
There are some situations when a manufacturer will provide you with the datasheet for the 3rd party
hardware they use for network integration, so it does not contain the specific I/O configuration of the
device. If this is the case, the device manufacturer will need to provide additional instruction on how the
slave device is configured so you can set it up with your master.

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Once you have completed the configuration for all of your slave devices, you need to send the
configuration to the network master. Right-click on the master icon in the network window and select
“Download.” Once the download is complete communication should automatically start between the
master and the slaves.
Be sure to download the configuration every time you make a change. The changes in SYCON.NET will
not be reflected in the actual master hardware until you download the configuration. This new
configuration will now be accessible through the DT9000 Master Console application.
Note: Make sure to save the generated configuration file in the DT9000 Master application. If you wish
to edit the configuration in the future, make sure that you also save the SYCON.net project.
After downloading the configuration you can view the status of the network and troubleshoot any
communication issues, right click on the master icon in the network window and click “Diagnostic…”
This will bring up the master configuration menu. To access the “General Diagnosis” and “Master
Diagnosis” select them from the navigation area on the left.
This “General Diagnosis” screen is
indicating that there are no errors on
the network and the network is in a run
state.

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The “Master Diagnosis” tab can also give
some useful information about the current
state of the network. This screen is showing
the number of configured slaves and their
status.
5.0 Network IO Monitor
To view the network IO data you must first select a device and a configuration. Once the configuration
has been loaded you can select the “Basic IO View” from the I/O Menu Item.

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The network IO Monitor displays the real-time input and output data over the selected network. Each
row of data contains 10 bytes, and the ASCII value of that row is displayed next to it, with a ‘.’
symbolizing an unprintable character. The dropdown menu at the top allows you to switch between
hexadecimal and decimal data.
To write to the output data, simply enter the values you wish to write into the corresponding bytes in
the output array and hit “set output.” You will get a popup confirmation if the write was successful.
5.1 Troubleshooting Network Data
Many Industrial Networks will not show any of the data if there is an error in the configuration. If you
are seeing all zeros on your IO window, review the configuration file and ensure that it is correct.
Other networks (Such as Modbus RTU) are able to display some of the mapped data when a minor
configuration error is present. The network IO Monitor will pop up an error to indicate the mappings
that are not correct, and those bytes will change red on the IO Screen. Any other data mappings will
continue to function, though for large data maps, these errors could cause a significant slowdown in
communication between master and slaves.