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4.2 Bus connection to MODBus master devices
4.2.1 Communication within MODBus master-slave systems
For communication between a controller (DDC or PLC) and the romutec® Remote I/O devices, it is
necessary to configure an RS485 interface of the controller as MODBus master with the
serial port
parameter settings 8, N, 1
. This is done with the programming software of the manufacturer of the
controller.
For questions, please consult the manual or contact the manufacturer of the controller.
4.2.2 Terminal assignment of the MODBus RTU (RS485) port
The terminal assignment for the bus connection of the romod series to MODBus RTU master devices is for
all module types as follows:
Type of Interface Function
Terminal No.
MODBus
Master
RS485
Rx-Tx (Net_B +)
/Rx-/Tx (Net_A -)
I-GND
5
4
3
+ (B)
- (A)
Bus-GND
The bus interface is electrically isolated. The I-GND terminals must always be wired, whether with braided
shield or individual strands, and connected to ground / earth potential. There is no internal connection
between I-GND and the GND of the power supply.
Terminating the RS 485 interface (acc. EIA-485) is required. Therefore, the termination has to be
enabled by means of the two-pole dip switch on the last device which is connected to the bus. The
termination will be realized within the device in active mode.
Additionally, in every module a bias resistor of 47 k is present, which is enabled always.
4.2.3 Recommended cable types for bus wiring
For a total length
up to 100m:
more than 100m:
Cable type:
LIYCY 1x2x0,5mm² shielded
CYPIMF 1x2x0,5mm² shielded
Line resistance:
< 4,0Ω / 100m
< 4,0Ω / 100m
Capacitance:
< 13.0nF / 100m
< 6.0nF / 100m
4.2.4 MODBus commands supported
The following commands will be supported:
Function Code
Command
Specifics and limitations
03
Read Holding
Registers
Reading a contiguous block of registers is possible
only for certain registers; other registers must be
read individually (number of registers = 1).
06
Write Single
Register
16
Write Multiple
Registers
Writing a contiguous block of registers is possible
only for certain registers; other registers must be
written individually (number of registers = 1).