InteliDrive Lite, SW version 1.9
ID-FLX-Lite-1.9r1 Reference Guide.pdf,
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11.2 Remote connection
11.2.1 Internet connection
InteliDrive Lite controllers can be monitored from PC tools as LiteEdit or InteliMonitor over the Internet
using Internet Bridge IB-NT connected to the controller via IL-NT RS232-485 port, via optional IB-Lite
plug-in module or via IL-NT GPRS for cellular internet network. See
Comms Settings.
11.2.2 AirGate connection
InteliDrive Lite controllers can be monitored from PC tools as LiteEdit or InteliMonitor via AirGate.
AirGate technology is for easy plug and play wireless communication. Common SIM card with GPRS
service is suitable for this system. It overcomes problems with special SIM card (fixed and public IP)
necessity, with firewalls and difficult communication settings. For AirGate connection is possible to use
IB-NT, IB-Lite or IL-NT GPRS modules. For setting see the setpoints in group
Comms Settings.
11.2.3 Modem connection
PC can be connected to the controller also remotely via modems. Either an analog, GSM, ISDN or 3G
modem must be connected to the RS232 interface. Setpoint
Comms Settings:
COM1 Mode
has to
be set to MODEM.
N
OTE
:
RF modem communication is also possible between controller and remote display.
H
INT
In case of controller and remote display RF modem should be connected with serial cable with only
three connected pins Rx, Tx and GND. In other case could be blocked communication between
modem and controller.
11.3 Modbus connection
Modbus protocol was implemented into the controllers to allow design of own supervison software ofr
customer or to use ComAp SCADA software.
To
learn
more
about
Modbus
interface
see
the
training
videos
on
http://www.comap.cz/support/training/training-videos/
11.3.1 Modbus step by step
Use LiteEdit: Controller->Generate Cfg image->Modbus registers command to get registers list.
9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Transfer mode RTU
Function 3 (Read Multiply Registers) max length of block is 127 registers
Function 6 (Write Single Register)
Function 16 (Write Multiply Registers) max 16 registers
The response to an incoming message is sent with minimum 4.096 ms delay after message
reception
