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1. Ballston Lake NY 12019 USA 1 518 877 5173 support sixnet com Status LED Indication On with a quick OFF BLINK 1 9 seconds ON 1 seconds OFF The gateway is configured and fully operational but has not received a valid request from the host for a time longer than the specified time out period A communication time out has occurred Full ON The gateway is configured fully operational and has received communication from the host device before the timeout period expired This is the desired LED indication during system operation HALF BLINK 1 second ON 1 second OFF The gateway is not adequately configured and requires a download from the Sixnet I O Tool Kit program Full OFF There is no power to the gateway or the status LED is being turned off intentionally by the Sixnet I O Tool Kit during the module loading operation Off with a quick ON BLINK 1 9 seconds OFF 1 seconds ON The gateway failed self test at initialization It will not attempt communication and should be replaced Status LED Wink Feature The Status LED may be intentionally winked 10 blinks second by the Sixnet I O Tool Kit program to visually identify the gateway when other modules are present TD RD LEDs The Receive Data RD LED will be ON when characters are being sent out the serial port The Transmit Data TD LED will be ON when characters are being received into the serial port ACT LNK LEDs2. The activity ACT LED on an EtherTRAK gateway will flicker anytime there is traffic on the Ethernet network regardless of whom the network messages are intended for The link LNK LED will be ON whenever a valid link to another Ethernet device is detected The best troubleshooting tools for EtherTRAK gateways are the Status ACT and LNK LEDs on each module Each EtherTRAK Status LED indicates the health of the module and also the status of communication from the host device You can use the Wink feature to provide continuous transmission to an EtherTRAK gateway Note that an EtherTRAK gateway does not send a reply in response to a Wink command Ethernet to Serial Gateway User Manual Page 5 Last Revised 17 Aug 09 Sixnet Technology Park 331 Ushers Road Ballston Lake NY 12019 USA 1 518 877 5173 support sixnet com Section 2 Ethernet RS232 and RS485 Wiring Overview EtherTRAK gateways communicate with a master device such as a PC SIXTRAK Controller or VersaTRAK RTU using 10BaseT Ethernet media Electrical isolation is provided on the Ethernet port for increased reliability Please follow normal Ethernet wiring practices when installing EtherTRAK gateways Each EtherTRAK gateway has either a RS485 2 wire port or RS232 port Follow the wiring guidelines below to achieve reliable RS485 or RS232 communication with your device RS232 Wiring Guidelines ET GT 232 1 The RS232 port on the ET GT 232 1 is a fema
3. RS232 gateway is typically used in one of these situations To connect an older Sixnet device such as an IOMUX or Versamux to an Ethernet network To connect a Modbus RS232 slave device to an Ethernet network To connect a Modbus RS232 master device such as a display to an Ethernet network To connect other slave RS232 devices to an Ethernet network To interchange between a telephone modem and Ethernet interface Ethernet Protocols Supported Modbus TCP Modbus UDP Sixnet and others Serial Protocols Supported Modbus ASCII Modbus RTU Sixnet and others Supply voltage 10 30 VDC 0 5 watt typical Virtual Analog Outputs 16 Virtual Discrete Outputs 16 More information can be found in the on line help of the Sixnet I O Tool Kit program Power and RS232 Wiring This gateway operates on 10 to 30 volts DC Connect this power to terminals 2 and 3 Connect terminal 1 to a suitable earth ground In many cases a straight through RS232 cable such as the Sixnet VT CABLE MDM can be used to connect the RS232 port of this gateway to a Sixnet or Modbus serial device This gateway can be connected to an Ethernet hub with a straight through 10BaseT Ethernet cable Use a cross wired cable if you are connecting directly to a PC or other Ethernet master device I O Registers The ET GT 232 1 has sixteen virtual discrete output registers and sixteen virtual analog output registers These are provided so that a master RS2
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5. to ping the gateway Ping is a utility that comes with your PC Go to a DOS window and type ping followed by the IP address of the gateway and then hit return For example ping 10 1 0 1 do not type the quotes If you get an unknown command error then you need to install the TCP IP Ethernet protocol on your computer If you get destination unreachable then make sure the gateway s IP address is valid with respect to the IP address and subnet mask of your computer If you get request timeout then check all the items above 5 Once you establish that you can communicate with the gateway from the Sixnet I O Tool Kit you then should attempt to communicate with your device using your master software i e KepServer Citect Intellution etc Note 1 The EtherTRAK gateways do not convert protocols If the gateway s serial port is configured for Modbus Passthru protocol then you must communicate to the gateway over Ethernet with Modbus TCP or Modbus UDP If the gateway s serial port is configured for Sixnet Passthru protocol then you must communicate to the gateway over Ethernet with the Sixnet protocol Ethernet to Serial Gateway User Manual Page 7 Last Revised 17 Aug 09 Sixnet Technology Park 331 Ushers Road Ballston Lake NY 12019 USA 1 518 877 5173 support sixnet com Section 4 Ethernet Gateways ET GT 232 1 Ethernet to RS232 Converter ET GT 232 1 Overview This Ethernet to
6. 32 Modbus device such as a display can pass register values over Ethernet to a computer or other device Function Sixnet Registers Modbus Registers Discrete Outputs Y0 Y15 00001 00016 Analog Outputs AY0 AY15 40001 40016 Ethernet to Serial Gateway User Manual Page 8 Last Revised 17 Aug 09 Sixnet Technology Park 331 Ushers Road Ballston Lake NY 12019 USA 1 518 877 5173 support sixnet com ET GT 485 1 Ethernet to RS485 Converter ET GT 485 1 Overview This Ethernet to RS485 gateway is typically used in one of these situations To connect one or more Modbus RS485 slave devices to an Ethernet network To connect a Modbus RS485 master device such as a display to an Ethernet network To connect RemoteTRAK modules to an Ethernet network To connect other slave RS232 devices to an Ethernet network Ethernet Protocols Supported Modbus TCP Modbus UDP Sixnet and others Serial Protocols Supported Modbus ASCII Modbus RTU Sixnet and others Supply voltage 10 30 VDC 0 5 watt typical Virtual Analog Outputs 16 Virtual Discrete Outputs 16 More information may be found in the on line help of the Sixnet I O Tool Kit program Power and RS485 Wiring This gateway operates on 10 to 30 volts DC Connect this power to terminals 2 and 3 Connect terminal 1 to a suitable earth ground Refer to the diagram below for RS485 wiring This gateway can be connected to an Ethe
7. Ethernet to Serial Gateway User Manual Page 1 Last Revised 17 Aug 09 Sixnet Technology Park 331 Ushers Road Ballston Lake NY 12019 USA 1 518 877 5173 support sixnet com USER MANUAL Industrial Ethernet Ethernet to Serial Gateways Ethernet to Serial Converters for Modbus Sixnet and other protocols Contents at a Glance Section 1 General Information RM PS 024 01F 3 Section 2 Wiring Ethernet RS232 and RS485 Wiring 5 Section 3 Configuration Sixnet I O Tool Kit Software 6 Section 4 Ethernet Gateways ET GT 232 1 and ET GT 485 1 7 Section 5 Operational Information Operational Information 9 Section 6 Service Information Service Information and Product Support 10 This manual applies to the following Sixnet products ET GT 232 1 and ET GT 485 1 Important Note Units prior to Nov 2004 only support the Modbus and Sixnet protocol Units shipped after Nov 2004 date codes of 239 and higher have the ability to pass many protocols Sixnet is offering a 30 day FREE trial for you to see if these units will work in your application Contact Sixnet for details Ethernet to Serial Gateway User Manual Page 2 Last Revised 17 Aug 09 Sixnet Technology Park 331 Ushers Road Ballston Lake NY 12019 USA 1 518 877 5173 support sixnet com Protected Technology Policy Sixnet protects your investment in Sixnet systems with long term planned technology and our unique Protected T
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9. e embedded in a TCP or UDP packet If the number is 0 or matches it s own then it will respond directly to the message If the number is anything else then it will pass the message out the serial port If the gateway is set for Generic Passthru then it will always pass the content of the Ethernet message Please note that the gateway does not convert protocols so if the incoming Ethernet message is Sixnet protocol then it will get sent out the serial port as Sixnet protocol If the incoming Ethernet message is Modbus then it will get sent out as Modbus ASCII or Modbus RTU depending on how the serial port was configured with the I O Tool Kit software The gateway will then send any response it gets on the serial port out the Ethernet port to the IP address of the originator It will then process the next Ethernet message in its buffer Master to Master Mode This advanced mode allows two master devices to use the EtherTRAK gateway to exchange I O data In this mode the serial port is configured for Slave operation and must be connected to a Modbus or Sixnet master device This device then can write read I O data to from the internal registers of the gateway Another master device can then do the same on the Ethernet side With this scheme the two ports can be using different protocols The EtherTRAK gateways have 16 discrete output registers and 16 analog output registers that can be read or written Other Protocols The EtherTRAK gateway supports M
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12. le DB9 that follows the DCE pin out convention Refer to the diagrams below for connection details RS485 Wiring Guidelines ET GT 485 1 The RS485 port on the ET GT 485 1 supports 2 wire plus ground party line connections It is recommended that the ground wire be connected to all stations to provide a common return The RS485 on this EtherTRAK gateway is isolated from its internal circuitry local power source and Ethernet port to improve communications reliability It is recommended that only 32 RS485 devices be connected on any RS485 party line and that the termination be installed on the last device on each end of the RS485 network Limiting the cabling to two network arms segments radiating from the master controller will yield the best signal results This diagram shows an example of two RemoteTRAK modules off of an Ethernet gateway Screw Torque All the screw terminals on the base should be tightened to a maximum of 3 48 in lbs Ethernet to Serial Gateway User Manual Page 6 Last Revised 17 Aug 09 Sixnet Technology Park 331 Ushers Road Ballston Lake NY 12019 USA 1 518 877 5173 support sixnet com Section 3 Configuration Sixnet I O Tool Kit All configuration parameters are entered using the Sixnet I O Tool Kit software which stores all setup information into permanent memory in the EtherTRAK gateway Configuration parameters are loaded to the gateway over Ethernet Refer to the Sixnet I O Tool Ki
13. ntered using the Remote I O Tool Kit software and the system will be ready to run Use these EtherTRAK Gateways to connect one or more Modbus or Sixnet serial devices to Ethernet via RS232 or RS485 Performance Specs These general specifications apply to all EtherTRAK gateways Refer to the individual data sheets or the Sixnet electronic catalog for complete specifications Supply Voltage 10 30 VDC 0 5 Watt typical 25 mA 24 VDC Ethernet Protocols Modbus TCP Modbus UDP Sixnet UDP and others Serial Protocols Modbus ASCII Modbus RTU Sixnet and others Ethernet Isolation 1200 Volts RMS for 1 minute Operating Temperature 30 to 70 C Storage Temperature 40 to 85 C Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Screw Terminals 14 AWG max tighten to 3 48 in lbs Max Power Wiring EtherTRAK gateways can be powered from the same DC source that is used to power your I O devices 10 to 30 VDC needs to be applied to terminals 2 and 3 of each gateway Refer to the wiring diagram for each gateway for more information The RM PS 024 01 can be used to power your EtherTRAK gateways instrumentation loops and other devices It operates on 85 264 VAC 47 63 Hz or 120 370 VDC and outputs 24 VDC at up to 1 A Refer to its data sheet for details Refer to the figure below for the power connections Ethernet to Serial Gateway User Manual Page 4 Last Revised 17 Aug 09 Sixnet Technology Park 331 Ushers Road
14. odbus Sixnet and many other protocols Sixnet cannot guarantee that all protocols will work However Sixnet does offer a 30 day FREE trial for you to see if these gateways are suitable for your application Ethernet to Serial Gateway User Manual Page 10 Last Revised 17 Aug 09 Sixne nology Park 331 Ushers Road Ballston Lake NY 12019 USA 1 518 877 5173 support sixnet com t Tech Section 6 Service Information Service Information We sincerely hope that you never experience a problem with any Sixnet product If you do need service call Sixnet at 518 877 5173 and ask for Applications Engineering A trained specialist will help you to quickly determine the source of the problem Many problems are easily resolved with a single phone call If it is necessary to return a unit to us an RMA Return Material Authorization number will be given to you Sixnet tracks the flow of returned material with our RMA system to ensure speedy service You must include this RMA number on the outside of the box so that your return can be processed immediately The applications engineer you are speaking with will fill out an RMA request for you If the unit has a serial number we will not need detailed financial information Otherwise be sure to have your original purchase order number and date purchased available We suggest that you give us a repair purchase order number in case the repair is not covered under our warranty You will not b
15. rnet hub with a straight through 10BaseT Ethernet cable Use a cross wired cable if you are connecting directly to a PC or other Ethernet master device I O Registers The ET GT 485 1 has sixteen virtual discrete output registers and sixteen virtual analog output registers These are provided so that a master RS485 Modbus device such as a display can pass register values over Ethernet to a computer or other device Function Sixnet Registers Modbus Registers Discrete Outputs Y0 Y15 00001 00016 Analog Outputs AY0 AY15 40001 40016 Ethernet to Serial Gateway User Manual Page 9 Last Revised 17 Aug 09 Sixnet Technology Park 331 Ushers Road Ballston Lake NY 12019 USA 1 518 877 5173 support sixnet com Section 5 Operational Information Modes of Operation The EtherTRAK gateways have the following two main modes of operation Passthru Mode This is the most common mode In this mode the serial port is configured for Passthru operation and must be connected to a Modbus Sixnet or other slave device The serial port cannot be connected to a master device in this mode because it will not respond to unsolicited messages The Ethernet port must be connected to a master device via a switch or hub such as a PC PLC or Sixnet controller RTU When the gateway receives a message on the Ethernet port from the master device it will look at the station number or Modbus slave ID in the Modbus or Sixnet messag
16. t help for details Here are the basic steps for configuring an EtherTRAK gateway 1 Connect power to the gateway 2 Connect your Ethernet to the gateway Use a straight through cable if you are connecting the gateway to an Ethernet hub or switch Use a cross wired cable if you are connecting the gateway directly to a PC Make sure the LNK LED on the gateway is on solid not blinking 3 Install and run the Sixnet I O Tool Kit Add an EtherTRAK gateway to your project Select Configure Station Module to define the parameters for the gateway Make sure to Choose an IP address that is appropriate for your network See the help file for details Enter in the serial number that is printed on a label on the gateway Choose a station slave number for the gateway that is unique from other gateways and the device you are interfacing to Select the appropriate RS232 or RS485 com parameters protocol baud rate etc to match the device that you are interfacing to 4 Once you ve completed setting your desired parameters save your project file and go to the Operations menu and select Load This should set the IP address in the gateway and then load down your other parameters If this load fails here are some items to check Make sure the LNK LED is on solid If it s off or blinking then a typical cause is a bad cable an incorrect cable or you are plugged into the wrong port on your hub switch Try
17. ty or in any way increase the scope of this warranty This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties whether oral or written expressed or implied Sixnet s liability shall not exceed the price of the individual units which are the basis of the claim In no event shall Sixnet be liable for any loss of profits loss of use of facilities or equipment or other indirect incidental or consequential damages These products must not be used to replace proper safety interlocking No software based device or other solid state device should ever be designed to be responsible for the maintenance of consequential equipment or personnel safety In particular Sixnet disclaims any responsibility for damages either direct or consequential that result from the use of this equipment in any application Note All information in this document applies to EtherTRAK Ethernet to Serial Gateways except where otherwise noted Refer to the Sixnet I O Tool Kit software online help system for detailed product specifications and configuration settings Ethernet to Serial Gateway User Manual Page 3 Last Revised 17 Aug 09 Sixnet Technology Park 331 Ushers Road Ballston Lake NY 12019 USA 1 518 877 5173 support sixnet com Section 1 General Information Overview This manual will help you install and maintain Ethernet to Serial Gateways In summary wiring for power communications and I O is connected to each unit Then setup choices are e
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