GE VersaMax IC200SET001 User manual

GE’s Automation & Controls
ProgrammableControlProducts
VersaMax®Serial to EthernetAdapter
User Manual
GFK-1852B March 2016

Preface
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Preface
Content of This Manual
Chapter 1. Introduction and Quick Start: Overview of applications and
firmware options and a quick start procedure.
Chapter 2. Network Interfaces: Port and power specifications.
Chapter 3. Network Protocols: IP address, packing algorithm, and port
number.
Chapter 4. Configuration: Using the configuration software to set
paramteters.
Chapter 5. Monitor Mode and Firmware Upgrade: Using Monitor mode
and upgrading the VMSE firmware.
Chapter 6. Serial Line Interfaces: Serial connector pinouts, LED
indicators, and serial cable data.
Chapter 7. Technical Data: General ratings and specifications.
Appendix A. IP Addresses: Format of IP addresses
Appendix B. Binary to Hex Conversion: Conversion table
Appendix C. Declaration of Conformity: Declaration of conformance to
standards.
Related Publications
GFK-1645 VersaMax Micro PLCs and Nano PLCs User’s Manual
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction and Quick Start.........................................................1-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1-1
VMSE Firmware Options........................................................................................ 1-2
SRTP/SNP Firmware........................................................................................ 1-2
Pass Thru Firmware.......................................................................................... 1-2
ModbusTCP/RTU firmware......................................................................... 1-2
Quick Start............................................................................................................... 1-3
Preliminary Step........................................................................................ 1-3
Default IP Address .................................................................................... 1-3
Procedure: Assigning a New IP Address.................................................. 1-3
Configuration.................................................................................................... 1-9
Configuration Example ........................................................................... 1-10
Chapter 2 VMSE Interfaces..............................................................................2-1
Serial Interface.................................................................................................. 2-1
Network Interface............................................................................................. 2-2
Hardware Address (MAC Address).................................................................. 2-2
Power Requirements......................................................................................... 2-2
Chapter 3 Network Protocols............................................................................3-1
Packing Algorithm (PassThru Firmware only)................................................. 3-1
IP Address ........................................................................................................ 3-1
Port Number ..................................................................................................... 3-2
Chapter 4 Configuration ...................................................................................4-1
Configuration Steps.......................................................................................... 4-1
Entering Serial Configuration Mode................................................................. 4-1
Entering Network Configuration Mode_.......................................................... 4-2
VMSE’s IP Address.......................................................................................... 4-2
Default IP Address .................................................................................... 4-2
Assigning a New IP Address..................................................................... 4-3
Unix........................................................................................................... 4-3
Configuration Parameters................................................................................. 4-4
SRTP/SNP Firmware – Configuration Setup .................................................. 4-5
Network/IP Settings.......................................................................................... 4-5
IP Address ........................................................................................................ 4-6
Gateway IP Address ......................................................................................... 4-6
Netmask............................................................................................................ 4-6
Channel, Serial, and Protocol Setups................................................................ 4-6
SRTP/SNP Protocol Mode ............................................................................... 4-6
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Serial Interface Configuration .......................................................................... 4-7
SNP T1 – T4 Timers......................................................................................... 4-7
SNP ID to IP Address Mapping ( only for SRTP/SNP Mode#2)..................... 4-7
PassThru Firmware Configuration Setup ......................................................... 4-8
Basic Parameters............................................................................................... 4-8
IP Address ................................................................................................. 4-9
Gateway IP Address.................................................................................. 4-9
Netmask..................................................................................................... 4-9
Telnet Configuration Password ................................................................. 4-9
Channel 1 Parameters................................................................................ 4-9
Baud Rate.................................................................................................. 4-9
Interface Mode ........................................................................................ 4-10
Flow Control............................................................................................ 4-10
Port Number............................................................................................ 4-11
Remote IP Address.................................................................................. 4-11
Remote TCP Port..................................................................................... 4-11
Connect Mode ......................................................................................... 4-12
Automatic Connection Address............................................................... 4-12
Datagram Mode....................................................................................... 4-13
Modem Emulation Mode......................................................................... 4-13
Disconnect Mode..................................................................................... 4-14
Force Telnet Mode .................................................................................. 4-14
Buffer Flushing........................................................................................ 4-15
Inactivity Timeout ................................................................................... 4-15
Pack Control............................................................................................ 4-15
Send Characters....................................................................................... 4-16
Telnet Terminal Type.............................................................................. 4-16
Modbus TCP/RTU Firmware Configuration Setup............................................... 4-17
Network/IP Settings........................................................................................ 4-17
IP Address ............................................................................................... 4-17
Gateway IP Address................................................................................ 4-18
Netmask................................................................................................... 4-18
Serial and Mode Settings................................................................................ 4-18
Protocol ................................................................................................... 4-18
Serial Interface ........................................................................................ 4-18
Modem Control Settings................................................................................. 4-18
Advanced Modbus Protocol Settings.............................................................. 4-19
Modbus ID to IP Address Mapping ( only used for Master).......................... 4-19
Chapter 5 Monitor Mode and Firmware Upgrade.........................................5-1
Monitor Commands................................................................................................. 5-1
Command result codes: .................................................................................... 5-2
Firmware Download Using Serial Port.................................................................... 5-2
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Firmware Distribution ............................................................................................. 5-4
Firmware Download Using a Network Host............................................................ 5-4
WindowsNT Procedure................................................................................ 5-4
Windows NT Command Line Example Code Explanation....................... 5-5
VMSE Firmware File List:........................................................................ 5-5
Destination (Password).............................................................................. 5-5
Windows 95/98 Procedure................................................................................ 5-6
Obtaining TFTP Software for Windows 95/98.......................................... 5-6
Chapter 6 Serial Line Interfaces.......................................................................6-1
Serial Line Interfaces.........................................................................6-1
RJ45 Connector Pin-outs (RS-232) ......................................................................... 6-1
Screw Block Connector Pin-outs and Other Components ....................................... 6-2
Cable Diagrams ....................................................................................................... 6-4
Cable IC200CBL504........................................................................................ 6-4
User-Built Cable #1: VMSE RJ45 Serial to Miniconverter............................. 6-5
Specifications ............................................................................................ 6-5
User-Built Cable #2: VMSE RJ45 Serial to PC 9-Pin Sub-D.......................... 6-6
For Serial Monitor/Load of VMSE ........................................................... 6-6
Specifications ............................................................................................ 6-6
User-Built Cable #3: VMSE RJ45 Serial to PC 9-pin D-Sub.......................... 6-7
Specifications ............................................................................................ 6-7
User-Built Cable #4: VMSE RS-422 Terminals to PLC ................................. 6-8
Specifications ............................................................................................ 6-8
Using the VMSE on an RS-422/485 Multidrop Network................................. 6-9
Multidrop Application Notes..................................................................... 6-9
Serial Port Connectors........................................................................................... 6-10
IBM-AT Style Personal Computer Serial Port Connector.............................. 6-10
9-Pin, D-Sub PLC Serial Port Connector ....................................................... 6-11
15-Pin, D-Sub PLC Serial Port Connector ..................................................... 6-12
RJ-11 PLC Serial Port Connector................................................................... 6-13
RJ-45 VersaMax Nano/Micro PLC Serial Port Connector............................. 6-14
IC690ACC901 Miniconverter 9-Pin, Male D-Sub Connector........................ 6-15
Chapter 7 Technical Data..................................................................................7-1
CPU, Memory, and Controllers................................................................. 7-1
Serial Interface .......................................................................................... 7-1
Network Interface...................................................................................... 7-1
Power Supply (not included)..................................................................... 7-1
Power Consumption .................................................................................. 7-1
Operating Temperature.............................................................................. 7-1
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LEDs.......................................................................................................... 7-2
Case........................................................................................................... 7-2
Dimensions................................................................................................ 7-2
Weight....................................................................................................... 7-2
Appendix A IP Addresses....................................................................................A-1
IP Addressing .................................................................................................. A-1
Class A Network.............................................................................................. A-1
Class B Network.............................................................................................. A-1
Class C Network.............................................................................................. A-2
Network Address............................................................................................. A-2
Broadcast Address........................................................................................... A-2
IP Netmask ...................................................................................................... A-2
Netmask Examples................................................................................... A-3
Private IP Networks and the Internet............................................................... A-3
Network RFC’s................................................................................................ A-4
Appendix B Binary to Hexadecimal Conversion Table.....................................B-1
Appendix C Declaration of Conformity............................................................. C-1
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Introduction and Quick Start
Introduction
The VersaMaxIC200SET001 Serial to Ethernet Adapter (VMSE) brings
network connectivity to factory floors. It is designed to connect industrial devices
with serial interfaces to an Ethernet network using the TCP protocol family (TCP
for transparent stream- and UDP for datagram applications). Various devices can
be interfaced, for example:
•PLCs
•CNC Controllers
•Terminals
•Time/attendance and data collection devices
•Industrial robots
•Data display units
•Instruments
Figure 1-1. IC200SET001 VMSE
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VMSE Firmware Options
The IC200SET001 VMSE has multiple firmware choices. All of the choices are
shipped on the CD that is shipped with the VMSE unit. Upgrades and new
firmware choices will be placed on the GE’s Automation & Controls WEB site, as
they become available.
The VMSE ships with the default SRTP/SNP firmware loaded in flash memory.
SRTP/SNP Firmware
The SRTP/SNP firmware is used to connect GE PLCs, or other devices, that
support the SNP protocol, to Ethernet.
Devices that support GE Ethernet (VersaPro, CIMPLICITYHMI, Series 90-
30, Series 90-70, and 3rd party devices) can communicate with GE PLCs with
a serial SNP port by using the VMSE with the SRTP/SNP firmware. This
firmware handles the conversion from GE Ethernet (SRTP) to SNP and also
handles the timing requirements of SNP.
Note: The VMSE can not handle multidropped SNP devices if the
communications are originating from a device using SRTP. To multidrop SNP
Slaves off a VMSE, another VMSE is required at the Master end, and the Master
needs to send messages via SNP not SRTP.
Pass Thru Firmware
Pass Thru firmware is used to connect other serial protocols to Ethernet. Typically
this firmware is used to send serial communication and use Ethernet to replace
serial cables by using two VMSE units, one at each end. Pass Thru Firmware can
also be used with a PC software package that communicates Ethernet to a VMSE
unit, which, in turn, converts the Ethernet messages to a serial message to
communicate to the end device.
Some examples of using Pass Thru firmware are:
•Logicmaster6 to Series SixCCM Type 2 card
•PC Application to a CNC
Modbus

TCP/RTU firmware
Modbus TCP/RTU firmware is used to communicate between devices that use
Modbus TCP and devices that use Modbus RTU serial protocol.
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