
System Manual Modular Systems
4 Communication
HI 800 191 E Rev. 2.02
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EtherNet/IP enables HIMatrix controllers to communicate with other Ethernet/IP devices (e.g.,
PLC, sensors, actuators and industrial robots).
The physical connection of EtherNet/IP runs over Ethernet interfaces with 10/100 Mbit/s.
For HIMatrix controllers, the EtherNet/IP protocol can be configured in the ELOP II Factory
Hardware Management (with hardware revision 02).
A HIMatrix controller can be configured as EtherNet/IP scanner and/or as EtherNet/IP target.
Refer to the ELOP II Factory online help for further details on the EtherNet/IP communication.
4.3
Fieldbus Communication
The CPU module is equipped with two fieldbus communication terminals. These 9-pole D-sub
connectors are located on the front plate of the module.
The two interfaces can operate simultaneously.
Prior to resetting a controller, take the consequences for other fieldbus subscribers into account!
If required, appropriate measures must be taken, e.g., the separation of the fieldbus connection.
The two fieldbus interfaces FB1 and FB2 of the processor module can be equipped with fieldbus
submodules. The fieldbus submodules are optional and must be mounted by the manufacturer.
The fieldbus interfaces are not operational without fieldbus submodule.
4.3.1
Equipment of Fieldbus Interfaces with Fieldbus Submodules
The two fieldbus interfaces FB1 and FB2 of the processor module can be freely equipped with
fieldbus submodules.
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Only HIMA is authorized to mount the fieldbus submodules; failing which the warranty will be
void.
Some fieldbus submodules are shown in Table 16. All available fieldbus submodules are listed
in the SILworX communication manual (HI 801 101 E).
Fieldbus submodule
Protocols
PROFIBUS master
PROFIBUS DP master
PROFIBUS slave
PROFIBUS DP slave
RS485 module
RS485 for Modbus (master or slave) and ComUserTask
RS232 module
RS232 for ComUserTask
RS422 module
RS422 for ComUserTask
SSI module
SSI for ComUserTask
CAN module
CAN - for F*03 only
Table 16: Fieldbus Submodule
The fieldbus submodule is selected when ordering the controller using the part number.
Depending on the fieldbus submodule, the communication protocols must be activated. For
further details on the procedures for registering and activating the protocols, refer to the
communication manuals, see Table 2.
4.3.2
Restrictions for Operating Protocols Simultaneously
PROFIBUS DP master or slave can only be operated on one fieldbus interface, i.e., two
PROFIBUS masters or slaves may not be operated at a time within a resource and,
therefore, they will not function.
Modbus master/slave RS485 can only be operated on one fieldbus interface. However,
simultaneous operation via RS485 and Ethernet is allowed.