Milltronics VT-Modem-1 WW User manual

EXTERNAL MODEM KIT
Instruction Manual October 2002
EXTERNAL MODEM KIT
Siemens Hardware

© Siemens MilltronicsProcessInstruments Inc. 2002
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Table of Contents
Specifications...................................................................................................................... 1
RS-232 Modem Kit................................................................................................................................... 1
RS-485 Modem Kit................................................................................................................................... 1
Warranty............................................................................................................................... 1
The External Modem Kit.................................................................................................... 2
Components.............................................................................................................................................. 2
Dimensions.......................................................................................................................... 3
RS-232 Modem ...............................................................................................................................3
RS-485 Modem ...............................................................................................................................3
Power Supply .................................................................................................................................4
Assembly Instructions....................................................................................................... 5
Configuring External Modem........................................................................................... 6
Configuring Instrument...................................................................................................... 9
RS-232 Modem Kit Instruments........................................................................................................... 9
EnviroRanger ERS 500 ..................................................................................................................9
Accumass BW500/SF500: .........................................................................................................10
AiRanger with SmartLinx®Modbus RTU card ....................................................................11
Open Channel Meter OCM III ...................................................................................................12
RS-232 Modem to PC Connection..................................................................................................... 12
RS-485 Modem Kit Instruments......................................................................................................... 13
Modem Dip Switch Settings .....................................................................................................13
MultiRanger 100/200, HydroRanger 200 ................................................................................13
IQ Radar 300 .................................................................................................................................14
AiRanger with SmartLinx®Modbus RTU Card (for multidrop applications) ................14
EnviroRanger ERS 500 ................................................................................................................15
Configuring Internal Modem.......................................................................................... 17
Communicating using Modbus ................................................................................................17
Communicating using Flow Reporter .....................................................................................18
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Specifications
RS-232 Modem Kit
Modem:
• VT-Modem-1 WW, SIXNET external modem, DIN rail or flat panel mountable
• refer to SIXNET modem manual and CD
Power Supply:
• Siemens 120 V AC/230V AC input, 24V/1.3A output, DIN rail or flat panel mountable
• refer to Siemens power supply manual
Compatible Instruments:
• EnviroRanger ERS 500, Accumass BW500/SF500, AiRanger with SmartLinx®
Modbus RTU card, OCM III Open Channel Meter
RS-485 Modem Kit
Modem:
• VT-Modem-3 WW, SIXNET external modem, DIN rail or flat panel mountable
• refer to SIXNET modem manual and CD
Power Supply:
• Siemens 120 V AC/230V AC input, 24V/1.3A output, DIN rail or flat panel mountable
• refer to Siemens power supply manual
Compatible Instruments:
• MultiRanger 100, MultiRanger 200, HydroRanger 200, IQ Radar 300, AiRanger with
Smartlinx®Modbus RTU card (for multi-drop applications), EnviroRanger ERS 500
with option card (for multi-drop applications)
Warranty
All components of the external modem kit are covered by their individual manufacturer’s
warranties. Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc. does not provide warranty on
any of the modem kit components, separately or together.
Note: The RS-232 Modem Kit can be used as a modem connected to the PC as well.
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The External Modem Kit
The External Modem Kit is assembled to assist users connecting external modems to
Milltronics brand products. While any modem can work with Siemens Milltronics brand
products, the VT-Modem by SIXNET is easy to use and reliable. For best results, use the
RS-232 Modem Kit for the PC side and RS-232 and RS-485 Modem kit for device side.
When connecting to the OCM III, Siemens Milltronics recommends using Flow Reporter
software. When working with Modbus RTU, we recommend the Modbus Serial driver by
Kepware (www.kepware.com).
Components
RS-232 Modem Kit RS-485 Modem Kit
SIXNET VT-Modem-1 WW Modem SIXNET VT-Modem-3 WW Modem
modem programming cable (DB-9) modem programming cable (DB-9)
Siemens power supply, 24V/1.3A Siemens power supply, 24V/1.3A
2-wire power transfer cable 2-wire power transfer cable
3-wire custom communication cable RS-485 cable (3 ft)

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Dimensions
RS-232 Modem
RS-485 Modem
120.7mm
(2.92")
80.5mm
(3.11")
74.2mm
(2.92")
RJ-11 jack
DB-9
connector
power terminal
block
RJ-11 jack
RS-485 terminal block
DB-9 connector
dip switches
power terminal
block
74.2mm
(2.92") 120.7mm
(4.75")
80.5mm
(3.11")
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Power Supply
57.2mm
(2.25")
88.9mm
(3.50") 69.8mm
(2.75")

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Assembly Instructions
1. Turn off the main AC power supply. Connect the AC power cable to the AC power
connection on the power supply marked as Nand L1.
2. Connect the power transfer cable to the power supply and modem as follows:
• +V on power supply to terminal 2 (+) on modem using clear wire.
• –V on power supply to terminal 3 (-) on modem using black wire.
Connect the ground on the modem to the cabinet ground (wire not provided).
3. Turn on power to the power supply. Connect modem programming cable to modem’s
DB-9 connector and then to an available port on a PC (eg. Com 1).
4. Configure external modem. See detailed instructions on page 6.
Disconnect the programming cable when finished.
5. Connect the Siemens Milltronics product to the external modem using the
appropriate wiring code (see Configuring Instruments on page 9).
6. Program the Siemens Milltronics product using the correct parameters listed in
Configuring Instruments section. Connect external modem to analog phone line
using RJ-11 telephone cable in the modem’s line jack.
7. Configure the internal modem in laptop or desktop PC using Windows 95 or 98 to
communicate using Modbus RTU protocol. (See Configuring Internal Modem on
page 17.)
8. Dial in to Siemens Milltronics product using internal modem.
Note: Customer supplied required parts and tools:
• power cable
• cabinet ground wire
•ohmmeter
• RJ-11 phone cord
Note: When modem and power supply are mounted in an external enclosure,
ensure they are not exposed to the elements, dust, or debris.
N
321
--
-
+
+
+
L1
Communications Cable
Black Clear
Power connection
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Configuring External Modem
Install SIXNET Modem Setup Wizard from SIXNET CD. After installation, run the SIXNET
Setup Wizard. When configuring the VT-Modem-1, choose default options after changing
country of installation (See Step 2).
1. Open configuration file and choose the file for your application.
2. Choose country from drop-down list if installation is outside North America.
3. Click Next.
File Name Associated Product
SMPI_modbus232.6ms EnviroRanger ERS 500, Accumass BW500, Accumass
SF500, AiRanger with Smartlinx Modbus RTU Card
SMPI_OCM.6ms OCM III
SMPI_modbus485.6ms MultiRanger 100 / 200, HydroRanger 200,
IQ Radar 300, AiRanger with Smartlinx Modbus RTU Card
(multi-drop applications)
SMPI_ocm_master.6ms PC connecting to OCM III (via FlowReporter)
SMPI_modbus_master.6ms PC connecting to Siemens Milltronics Modbus devices
Notes
• If the files listed above are not on the SIXNET CD, they can be found on the
Siemens Milltronics web site at www.siemens-milltronics.com
• The SIXNET Modem Setup Wizard screens will differ slightly according to the
configuration file shown. The example shown is for Modbus RS-232
communication.
1*
2
3

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4. Choose the COM port for your computer.
5. Click Next.
6. Click Next.
4
5
6
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7. Save Configuration file.
8. After connecting the modem programming cable to modem’s DB-9 connector and
the designated port on your PC, and setting the dip switches (RS-485 modem only),
write configuration file to the modem.
9. Click Finish.
The external modem is now configured for 9600 baud communication.
For communication from the PC, use either the RS-232 Modem Kit (see page 12 for PC
connection) or use an internal PC modem.
The internal modem (Modbus Master) must be set up for:
•ModbusRTU
•8databits
•1stopbit
• no parity
• no flow control
(See Configuring Internal Modem on page 17)
7
8
9

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Configuring Instrument
RS-232 Modem Kit Instruments
EnviroRanger ERS 500, Accumass BW500, Accumass SF500,
AiRangerwith SmartLinx® Modbus RTU card, OCM III
EnviroRanger ERS 500
Port 2 set-up parameters:
*(2) refers to the primary index (secondary index 0).
WiringDiagramfor Connection toEnviroRangerERS 500 (Rackand PanelMount)
1. Use an ohmmeter to rung out the communication cable. Determine which pin
connects with each wire of the cable.
2. Connect the communication cable to the ERS 500 as follows:
Parameter Description
P770 (2)* = 3 Modbus RTU slave
P771 (2) = 1 Modbus slave address of 1
P772 (2) = 9.6 9600 baud
P773 (2) = 0 no parity
P774 (2) = 8 8 data bits
P775 (2) = 1 1 stop bit
P776 (2) = 0 no flow control
P777 (2) = 0 no key up delay
P778 (2) = 1 answer only
P779 (2) = 300 Modem inactivity timeout = 300
38 RXD RXD
DB-9
CONNECTOR
ERS 500
TERMINAL
BLOCK
GND GND
39 TXD TXD
40
41
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Wiring Diagram for Connection to EnviroRanger ERS 500 (Wall Mount):
Accumass BW500/SF500:
Port 1 set-up parameters:
*(1) refers to the primary index (secondary index 0)
Parameter Description
P770 (1)* = 3 Modbus RTU slave
P771 (1) = 1 Modbus slave address of 1
P772 (1) = 2 9600 baud
P773 (1) = 0 no parity
P774 (1) = 8 8 data bits
P775 (1) = 1 1 stop bit
P778 (1) = 1 modem attached
P779 (1) = 300 Modem inactivity timeout = 300
Note: After setting Port 1 parameters for the BW500 and SF500, you must cycle
power to the unit for them to take effect.
19 RXD RXD
DB-9
CONNECTO
R
ERS 500
TERMINAL
BLOCK
GND GND
20 TXD TXD
21
22
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Wiring Diagram for Connection to Accumass BW500/SF500:
1. Use an ohmmeter to rung out the communication cable. Determine which pin
connects with each wire of the cable.
2. Connect the communication cable to the BW500/SF500 as follows
AiRanger with SmartLinx®Modbus RTU card
Port 1 set-up parameters:
Wiring Diagram for Connection to AiRanger with SmartLinx® Modbus RTU card
1. Use an ohmmeter to rung out the communication cable. Determine which pin
connects with each wire of the cable.
2. Connect the communication cable to the AiRanger as follows:
Parameter Description
P751 = 3 9600 baud
P752 = 0 no parity
P753 = 1 station address 1
P758 = 15 interframe spacing = 15 ms
31 TX TX
DB-9
CONNECTOR
BW 500
TERMINAL
BLOCK
RX RX
32 COM COM
33
34
62153487
1 RX RX
DB-9
CONNECTOR
AIRANGER WITH
SMARTLINX MODBUS
RTU CARD
TM
GND GND
2 TX TX
3
4
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Open Channel Meter OCM III
OCM III Configuration Parameters
Wiring Diagram for connection to OCM III:
To configure the OCM III and Flow Reporter software for modem communication, you
must use an external modem kit or configure your internal modem using settings for Flow
Reporter. See page 18 for more information.
RS-232 Modem to PC Connection
Connect the PC to the modem using the modem programming cable.
To configure your RS-232 Modem and PC:
1. Connect the modem to PC serial port 1 or 2.
2. On the Start Menu, click SETTINGS and click CONTROL PANEL.
3. Double-click MODEMS.
4. Click Add Modem.
5. Check "Don’t detect my modem: I will select it form a list" and click NEXT.
6. Select Manufacturers: (Standard Modem) and then select Modem: Standard 9600
bps Modem.
7. Select all the defaults until modem is installed.
Parameter Description
P37 = 5 9600 baud
*Note: Jumpers are required for communication with the OCM III. The jumpers are
included in communications cable supplied with Siemens Milltronics RS-232 External
Modem Kit.
DB-9
CONNECTOR
OCM III
TERMINAL
BLOCK
TXD RXD
GND SG
11
RXD TXD
12
13
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Jumper Pins
1 2 345
67
89
*

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RS-485 Modem Kit Instruments
MultiRanger 100, MultiRanger 200, HydroRanger 200, IQ Radar 300,
AiRanger with Smartlinx Modbus RTU Card(multidrop applications)
Modem Dip Switch Settings
Set the Modem dip switches as follows:
MultiRanger 100/200, HydroRanger 200
Port 2 set-up parameters:
*(2) refers to the primary index (secondary index 0).
Wiring Diagram for Connection to MultiRanger 100/200, HydroRanger200
1. Connect the communication cable to the MultiRanger 100/200 or HydroRanger 200
as follows:
Parameter Description
P770 (2)* = 3 Modbus RTU slave
P771 (2) = 1 Modbus slave address of 1
P772 (2) = 9.6 9600 baud
P773 (2) = 0 no parity
P774 (2) = 8 8 data bits
P775 (2) = 1 1 stop bit
P778 (2) = 1 modem attached
P779 (2) = 300 Modem inactivity timeout = 300
off
on
1 23456 78
34 COM GND
RS-485 Modem
Terminal Block
MultiRanger 100/200,
HydroRanger 200
Terminal Block
B+ TD
35 A-TD
36
6
5
4
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IQ Radar 300
Port 2 set-up parameters:
Wiring Diagram for Connection to IQ Radar 300
1. Connect the communication cable to the IQ Radar 300 as follows:
AiRanger with SmartLinx®Modbus RTU Card (for
multidrop applications)
SmartLinx Modbus RTU Card port configuration (for RS-485 transmission):
AiRanger Port 1 set-up parameters:
Parameter Description
P770 = 3 Modbus RTU slave
P771 = 1 Modbus slave address of 1
P772 = 9.6 9600 baud
P773 = 0 no parity
P774 = 8 8 data bits
Parameter Description
P751 = 3 9600 baud
P752 = 0 no parity
P753 = 1 station address 1
P758 = 15 interframe spacing = 15 ms
3
6
COM
TD +
RS-485 Modem
Terminal Bloc
k
IQ Radar 300
Terminal Block
B
TD -
4
5
GND
5
4
ON
18

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Wiring Diagram for Connection to AiRanger with SmartLinx® Modbus RTU card
1. Connect the communication cable to the AiRanger as follows:
EnviroRanger ERS 500
Port 3 set-up parameters:
*(3) refers to the primary index (secondary index 0).
Parameter Description
P770 (3) = 3* Modbus RTU slave
P771 (3) = 1 Modbus slave address of 1
P772 (3) = 9.6 9600 baud
P773 (3) = 0 no parity
P774 (3) = 8 8 data bits
P775 (3) = 1 1 stop bit
P776 (3) = 0 no flow control
P777 (3) = 0 no key-up delay
P778 (3) = 1 modem attached
P779 (3) = 300 modem inactivity timeout = 300
3
B
GND
RS-485 MODEM
TERMINAL BLOCK
AIRANGER WITH
SMARTLINX MODBUS RTU CARD
(MULTI-DROP APPLICATIONS)
TM
GND
TD +
4 ATD-
5
6
6
5
4
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Wiring Diagram for Connection to EnviroRanger ERS 500
Connect the communication cable to the EnviroRanger ERS 500 Wall Mount as follows:
Connect the communication cable to the EnviroRanger ERS 500 Rack and Panel Mount as
follows:
101
COM GND
RS-485 Modem
Ter m i na l S t ri p
Enviroranger ERS 500
(Wall Mount)
Ter mi na l B lo ck
BTD +
102 ATD-
103
6
5
4
49
COM GND
RS-485 Modem
Terminal Strip
Enviroranger ERS 500
(Rack Mount)
Ter m in al Bl o ck
BTD +
50 ATD-
51
6
5
4