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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Quick Start
The easiest way to configure the IC200SET001 VMSE is over Ethernet. The
steps in the following procedure need to be done in the order listed to configure
the VMSE.
Preliminary Step
Connect the VSME to the Ethernet network.
Default IP Address
The VMSE is shipped with a default IP address of 0.0.0.0, which automatically
enables the DHCP within the VMSE.
NOTE: Using the ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) command (see below) you
can always override the IP address given to the VMSE by your DHCP server.
Procedure: Assigning a New IP Address
Use the following steps to assign an IP address over the network. All of the
following are done from the MS-DOSprompt of your personal computer. The
actual numbers and letters you must type are shown in bold type. This data is not
case-sensitive. You can access the MS-DOS prompt from your computer’s
Start/Programs submenu. For ease of reading on the printed page, many of the
screen images shown in the figures in this manual have been converted from their
normal white letters on a black background to black letters on a white background.
In the example shown in this section, the IP Address 3.16.27.44 will be assigned
to the VMSE.
The MAC address of the VMSE is required for assigning an IP address. Use the
MAC address that is printed on the side of your VMSE, which is of the format 00-
20-xx-xx-xx-xx. For this example, the MAC address 00-20-4A-51-0E-5B will be
used.
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A. Type ping (any valid IP address on your network) at the MS-DOS prompt,
and then press the Enter key. (This step is required to “establish” the ARP
table by creating an entry in the table.) The address pinged should reply as
shown in the example in the next figure. In this example, the command and
valid IP address was typed as follows:
ping 3.16.16.14
Figure 1-2. Results of the Ping Command
B. Type arp -a (make sure you leave a space between arp and –a) at the MS-
DOS prompt, then press the Enter key. You should see at least one entry in
the ARP table, as shown in the next figure:
Figure 1-3. Results of the arp –a Command
ARP Table
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If the response is “No arp entries found,” repeat steps A. and B. to ping other
devices until the arp -a command lists one or more devices. Note that
dynamic ARP table entries such as the one created above will be
removed from the arp table automatically after several minutes, so if you
do not complete this procedure and have to come back to it at a later
time, you may have to start from the beginning. Static entries which are
created manually, will not be removed automatically.
C. Type the following at the prompt, then press the Enter key:
arp –s (IPAddress you want the VMSE to have) ( Mac Address of VMSE)
This example uses: arp -s 3.16.27.44 00-20-4a-51-0e-5b
NOTE: You will not see any reply on the screen (see Figure 1-5).
D. Type telnet (IP Address) 1 (don’t forget the space between the IP address
and the 1), and then press the Enter key.
This example uses: Telnet 3.16.27.44 1
This connection will fail, but the VMSE will change its IP address to the one
designated in the ARP command line. You should see the following screen
after a short time-out period:
Figure 1-4. Results of the Telnet 3.16.27.44 1 Command
E. Click the OK button in the “Connect Failed” box, then close the “Telnet
(None)” box.
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F. At the MS-DOS prompt, type Telnet (IP Address) 9999 (don’t forget the
space between the IP address and 9999), and then press the Enter key
This example uses: telnet 3.16.27.44 9999
The following figure shows the screen before the Enter button is pressed:
Figure 1-5. Screen Appearance Just Before Step G.
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G. After the Enter button is pressed in the previous step, the Telnet window
opens with the VMSE Serial number, shown in the next figure. Confirm the
Telnet connection by pressing the Enter key within 3 seconds. It you don’t
respond by pressing the Enter key within 3 seconds, the telnet connection will
time out and you will have to close the telnet window and repeat the previous
step.
Figure 1-6. The Telnet Response Window
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Once you press the Enter key, the following VMSE Configuration screen
will appear:
Figure 1-7. The VMSE Configuration Screen
H. Type sto save the IP address in the VMSE. (It is not necessary to press the
Enter key.) The “Connection to host lost” Telnet dialog box will appear (this
is normal) shown in the next figure:
Figure 1-8. The “Connection to host lost” Telnet Box
I. Click the OK button in the “Connection to host lost” Telnet dialog box to
close it, and then close the Telnet box.
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J. Reconnect by typing telnet 191.12.3.77 9999 at the MS-DOS prompt, and
then pressing the Enter key. This will take you to the VMSE Configuration
screen, shown in Figure 1-7.
K. Use this screen to configure the VMSE. An example is provided in the
following “Configuration” section.
Note
The VMSE comes equipped with SNP/SRTP firmware by
default. If you are using a protocol other than SNP/SRTP, you
must load the correct firmware for your protocol from the
supplied CD (see Chapter 5 for firmware upgrade details) before
proceeding with configuration. Note that changing the firmware
will not change the IP address set in the previous steps.
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Configuration
This section is just an overview. See Chapter 4 for configuration details.
Before proceeding with the configuration procedure, ensure that you have the
correct firmware loaded in the VMSE. The VMSE comes equipped with
SNP/SRTP by default. If you are using a different protocol, you must load the
correct firmware for that protocol. See Chapter 5 for instructions.
You have six Command choices at the Configuration screen Command Prompt
(see next figure). You do not have to press the Enter key after typing a command
number or letter.
•1 – to configure Network/IP Settings
•2 – to configure CH1 Serial and Protocol Settings
•3 –to configure SNP ID to IP Mapping Table
•d – to revert to default settings
•s – to save your changes and quit
•q – to quit without saving your changes
Figure 1-9. VMSE Configuration Screen
Command Prompt
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Configuration Example
The following figure shows the results of pressing the 2 key to select the “CH1
Serial and Protocol Settings” parameter group.
Notice that the first parameter in the group (“Protocol Mode”) is displayed. The
current value is shown in parentheses (001 in this example) before the prompt.
Simply pressing the Enter key would retain the current parameter value; typing 2
and pressing the Enter key would set the Protocol Mode parameter to Mode #2.
Figure 1-10. Configuring the “Protocol Mode”
Parameter Prompt
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After each parameter value has been entered, the next parameter in order will
appear at the prompt, as shown in the following figure:
Figure 1-11. Continuing Configuration of the “CH1 Serial & Protocol Settings”
Once you finish configuring all of the parameters in the selected group (“CH1
Serial & Protocol Settings” in the above example), you will be returned to the
Command Prompt where you can continue editing parameters or you can exit.
Be sure to type S if you desire to save your changes when exiting.
Modbus

is a trademark of Gould, Inc.
MS-DOS

is a registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc.
CIMPLICITY

, Logicmaster

, Series 90

-30, Series 90

-70, Series Six,
VersaMax

, and VersaPro

, are trademarks of General Electric Company
and/or its subsidiaries.
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