Merlin Gerin Modbus Guide

MODBUS Network Guide
Merlin Gerin
Technical Guide
2000
No-one in the world does more with electricity

Introduction
Overview 3
Local Area Networks 4
Warning 5
Schneider Electric 1
2 Schneider Electric
Introduction Overview
Networks can be classified according to the area they cover:
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b WAN: Wide Area Network.

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b MAN: Metropolitan Area Network.

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b LAN: Local Area Network.
There are two types of LANs:

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Introduction Local Area Networks
Local Area Networks have been standardized according to the OSI model.
Definition: OSI, Open Systems Interconnection.
This standard includes seven layers:
The 7 OSI layers Factory LANs use only 3 layers
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7 - Application 7 - Application
6 - Presentation
5 - Session
4 - Transport
3 - Network
2 - Data Link 2 - Data Link
1 - Physical 1 - Physical
This document describes in detail the characteristics of the communication medium

used for "Power Logic System" products. The following aspects will be discussed:
b Physical implementation (Layer 1)
b The Modbus protocol supported by this medium, which can be classified in layer 2
of the OSI model.
Some aspects of the application layer are discussed in Chapter 3 (Implementing
products), but the application layer is directed more towards the application software,
which is not the subject of this guide.
Concerning the other layers:

b Layer 3, the "Network" layer, manages the interconnection of local area networks
(layers 1, 2 and 7).
b Layer 4, the "Transport" layer, compensates for problems that may be encountered
in layer 3.
b Layers 5 and 6, "Session" and "Presentation", deal with the Operating System.
They manage the synchronization of messages, priorities, language, security
aspects, etc.
Introduction Warning
If the recommendations in this manual are incompatible with instructions for a given
device, the device instructions should be followed. As regards EMC, safety rules
take precedence.
Because of rapid changes in industrial electronics, problems with Electromagnetic

Compatibility (EMC) can no longer be ignored. Care must be taken when connecting
devices (equipment in a network, automatic control devices, remote inputs/outputs,
etc.) so that they fulfill the functions for which they were designed, even in an
environment with electromagnetic disturbances.
Thus this document was written for:
b Engineering and design departments, who must plan the use of communications
cables (connecting terminals, length of wiring, definition of topology,etc.)
b Those who implement Modbus, to help them install communications cables.
b Integrators, who must take communications into account in applications that
include SCHNEIDER products.
Cabling Guidelines
Review 9
Definitions and limitations 9
Protective earthing vs. grounding (equipotential bonding) 10
Power system earthing arrangements 17
EMC phenomena 19
Choice of the Physical Communication Medium 20
Various Types of Physical Media 20
Example of a choice of medium 23
Implementation guidelines 24
Sensitivity of various types of cable 24
Implementation of shielded cable 24
Cabling between two cabinets 30
Summary 35
Essential rules 35
Cabling Guidelines Review
This document defines minimum

Definitions and limitations
requirements that in no way supersede Warning
specific instructions or standards that may Choosing components
be applicable to a given installation. Only components complying with EMC standards should be used.
Although regulatory in Europe, CE Cabling

marking does not guarantee the A number of rules concerning communication cabling must be respected to ensure
optimum operation in a given environment.
actual EMC performance of a
system. Installation
Always follow the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer, without
modifying the product.
Definition: EMC (ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility) is the ability of a system or Important: Implementation of an appropriate solution right from the start always
equipment to function satisfactorily in its costs less than a quick initial solution plus subsequent remedial measures.
electromagnetic environment without
introducing intolerable electromagnetic
disturbances to anything in that
environment.
The main problem that may be encountered

if these recommendations are not
respected is an increased sensitivity to
electromagnetic phenomena.
Cabling Guidelines Review (continued)
Protective earthing vs. grounding

Definition: An earthing network has the
following purposes: (equipotential bonding)
b Divert equipment earth-fault and earth- Earth
leakage currents to earth
The interconnection of the various exposed conductive parts of equipment by
b Divert common-mode currents of outside earthing conductors (green/yellow or PE) represents a low-impedance path at low
cables (mainly power and frequencies.
telecommunications cables) to earth The resulting equipotentiality avoids the presence of potentials that can be
b Divert lightning currents to earth dangerous to human beings (greater than 25 V AC or 50 V DC) between two
exposed conductive parts that can be touched simultaneously.
b Meet requirements concerning the Earthing satisfies the requirements concerning the protection of persons.
protection of persons (25 V AC or 50 VDC). This low-impedance path is connected to earth at a single point for each building
(e.g. by an earthing electrode, ring, grid, etc.) through which common-mode currents
flow.
The connection of the various exposed conductive parts by earthing conductors does
not however provide the high-frequency equipotentiality required for effective
immunity against interference because the impedance of the PE conductors is too
high (1 µH/m). High-frequency circuits therefore require special equipotential
bonding, referred to in Europe as grounding.
The various types of power system earthing arrangements (TT, TN, TI, etc.) affect
the security of persons but have little influence on the immunity of equipment to
interference.
Simultaneous access to two non-interconnected earths presents hazard and they
must therefore be interconnected.
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Protective earthing
To ensure trouble-free operation of
Protection of persons
equipment and the safety of persons, all
exposed conductive parts must be
interconnected and earthed to ensure
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equipotentiality.
The earthing network provides:

b Protection of persons.
b Protection against electrostatic
discharges.
b Protection against lightning currents.
240V < 50V
Protection against electrostatic discharges

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Protection against lightning currents

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Grounding
Definition: An exposed conductive part is The interconnection of all metal parts (building structures, pipes, cableways,
an accessible metal part that is isolated equipment, equipment enclosures, etc.) represents a low-impedance path for high
with respect to the live parts of the frequencies.
The resulting equipotentiality of this network of conductive parts provides effective
equipment but which may accidentally
immunity to interference by reducing all the high-frequency voltages that could
become live. otherwise exist between communicating equipment. This is true over a wide
frequency band.
Grounding satisfies the requirements concerning operation.
Exposed conductive parts ensure proper Metal parts must be interconnected (bonded) by screws, nuts and bolts or short, wide
operation of systems by providing immunity metal braids (25 mm2 cross-section and length less than 30 cm) or an equivalent
to various types of disturbances. metal part.
For high-frequencies, the best way to The impedance of PE protective conductors is too high to serve the purpose of
grounding.
guarantee trouble-free operation is to The grounding network must nevertheless be earthed.
ensure equipotentiality between the Common-mode currents
equipment. All equipment and electronic As exposed conductive parts provide a reference potential for electronic equipment
systems must therefore be bonded together and a return path for common mode currents, any current that penetrates a cable in
(or grounded). a piece of equipment insulated with respect to the exposed conductive parts exits via
the other cables.
When the equipotential bonding network is of poor quality, a cable carrying a
common mode current disturbs all the others. Effective equipotential bonding
reduces this phenomenon.
As opposed to earthing, which is a low-frequency requirement related to carrying

fault currents to earth for the safety of persons, grounding is designed to ensure
equipotentiality of equipment up to very high frequencies, in particular for the proper
operation of digital equipment.
To be effective, an underground network must be in the form of a grid:

b For small premises (less than about 10 m2), a simple buried perimeter ring is
sufficient.
b For new buildings of large surface area, the installation of buried conductors in the
form of a grid with a 10 m mesh size is recommended.
b For areas housing equipment that is highly sensitive to electromagnetic
disturbances, the mesh size should be no more than 2 m.
Definition: An equipotential grounding is formed by connecting all metal structures

of the installation (frames, handrails, ducts, etc.).
Physically speaking, it is more important to obtain the local equipotentiality of the

building than a low resistance (with respect to a distant earth).
The most sensitive lines are those that interconnect the various items of equipment.
In order to limit the flow of common mode currents in the cables that do not leave the
building, it is necessary to limit the voltages between interconnected equipment
within the site.
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Building earthing ring Earth connection bar
Example of a grounding system for a building

An effective solution is the interconnection of the metal structures with a mesh size
of 2 m x 2 m.
The metal frames of cabinets and bays must be connected to the neighbouring metal
parts (cableways, machines, frames, etc.).
A standardised immunity test (IEC 61000-4-4) using repeated pulses can quickly
check the grounding effectiveness (cableways in particular) near the injection points
and the screen termination points of shielded cables.
Lightning rod
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Computer Meshed
room or island riser
Metal
frames
y3m y2m
Rebar
Buried earthing ring

Corner-point
Protection against penetration

For data links between buildings, fibre optic
Common mode currents coming from the outside must be evacuated by the earthing
media are strongly recommended to totally network at the entrance to the site to limit potential differences between items of
eliminate ground loop problems between equipment.
buildings. All conducting conduits (cables, conducting pipes, insulated pipes carrying
conducting fluids, etc.) entering a building must be earthed at the entry point by a
connection that is as short as possible.
Install lightning arresters at building entry points for:

b Power cables.
b Telecommunications cables.
b Signal cables (data, alarms, access control, video surveillance, etc.).
The effectiveness of such devices depends on how they are installed. Lightning
arresters (varistors, spark gaps, etc.) are connected directly to the electrical
switchboard ground or to the protected equipment. Connecting a lightning arrester
simply to earth, instead of ground, is ineffective.
If possible, install switchboards housing power, telecommunications and signal
circuit protection devices near the earth connection bar.
Shielding
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isolating
transformer
Network
01
01
N
Mains
02
cable
02
03 03
Transformer
ground
Upstream LV
lightning arresters
PE
Earth Switchboard ground
Example of a grounding system for an island

In industrial environments, electronic
When electronic equipment is grouped together in an area no larger than 10 m2,
devices are generally located in specific implement a grounding system with a 2 m2 to 3 m2 19 mesh size by interconnecting
areas. the various metal structures and cabinets.
This makes it possible to avoid Cableway
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implementation of a ground mesh for the
whole building:
b Islands can be defined for installation of Equipment
electronic equipment. Trunking
b The cables extending outside the island
to sensors and actuators must be carefully
shielded.
Flat bar
The various power system earthing

Power system earthing arrangements
arrangements are equivalent for the safety TT system
of persons and have little effect in relation
to EMC.
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Certain features of the different
arrangements must nevertheless be taken Loop capable
into account. of capturing
radiated fields
Shielding connected
at both ends
Note that overvoltages may be caused by separate earth electrodes for which the
potentials vary differently.
TN-C system
Flow of high
PEN disturbing currents
Shielding connected
at both ends
If the distribution system is TN-C, it is highly recommended to adopt a TN-S system

right from the building entry point.
TN-S system
This is the best system from an EMC
viewpoint:
b Low risk of ground loop (radiated fields).
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b The neutral current is not carried by the PE
protective conductor (conducted
disturbances). Shielding connected
at both ends
Care must taken to ensure equipotentiality
IT system
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Loop capable
of capturing
radiated fields
Shielding connected
at both ends
An initial insulation fault can lead to a phase-to-phase voltage between a phase

conductor and the equipment ground.
This is unacceptable for electronic devices supplied directly by a phase-to-neutral
connection and which cannot withstand the phase-to-phase voltage.
Example: Withstand of RFI filters of (large) variable speed drives.
The main EMC problems are conducted

EMC phenomena
common-mode disturbances. Disturbances and their effects
b Whether conducted or radiated, their presence generates common-mode currents
that flow in the equipment and cause malfunctions.
Common-mode voltages are caused by:
b Antenna effect coupling. Unshielded Shielded
b Common impedance coupling.
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Device 1 cables Device 2 cables
Device 3
b Cable-to-cable coupling, for instance by Disturbed (isolated) (isolated) (grounded)
cable
capacitive crosstalk (for electrical fields) or Common
inductive crosstalk (for magnetic fields). mode
current Differential
mode
voltage
Common
mode
Stray voltage
capacitance
Solutions:
b Clamp conductors against ground planes to avoid the formation of ground loops.
b Make sure all exposed conductive parts have the same potential to limit the flow
of disturbing currents.
b Separate conductors by category to reduce the effects of crosstalk.
b Do not leave any conductors unconnected to prevent antenna effects.
Cabling Guidelines Choice of the Physical
Communication Medium
Various Types of Physical Media

Two types of shielding:
Three types of conductors can be used:
b Metal pairs. Type Advantages Disadvantages
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Foil shield Easy to install. Fragile.

High-frequency protection
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Foil tape provided by the metal foil is
diminished by cable handling
b Coaxial cable. (tension, torsion, etc.)
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Drain wire
Single braid Excellent protection from The effectiveness of a shielded

electromagnetic interference, cable depends on the choice of
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particularly at high frequencies. shielding, and above all how it

Braid/shield
Fairly easy to implement. is used.
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b Optical fiber. Sturdy.

Compatible with Sub-D and
mini-DIN connections.
Note: Shielded cable with a simple braid can increase protection by a factor of up to
a 100 from a few MHz up if the shielding is properly connected.
Twisted pairs with braided shielding are
recommended for all RS485 Shielded cable should be chosen when it is necessary to:
communication cables for Schneider b Limit outside interference that could affect a "sensitive" cable.
Electric products. b Keep a "polluting" conductor from interfering with nearby cables or equipment.
Definition: (according to IEC 439-1)

Only metal pairs are described below, since they are the most frequently used for
Screening (or shielding) is used to protect data transmission today.
conductors or equipment against Advantages of metal pairs:
interference caused in particular by b Lowest price of all media (approximately 0.30 euros/meter).
electromagnetic radiation from other b Easy to implement.
b Simple and inexpensive connections.
conductors or equipment. Major disadvantages:
b High signal attenuation: signal regeneration circuits are required after
approximately 2000 m.
b Signal distortion unacceptable for high transmission speeds (greater than a few
Mbits/s).
b Small bandwidth.
b Problem of crosstalk between pairs in the same cable. Use of shielded cable can
limit crosstalk.
Summary table of media:
Medium Speed Distance Notes Approx. cost

Shielded twisted Avg: 100 kbits/s 1 Km Easy installation 0.30-0.45 euros/m
pair Max.: 500 kbits/s Easy connection
Low immunity
Coaxial baseband Avg.: 1 Mbits/s 2,5 Km Easy connection 0.60 to 1.20 euros /m
Max.: 50 Mbits/s Good immunity
High performance
Coaxial wideband Average: 300 10 to 50 Km Idem 0.60 to 1.20 euros /m
Mbits/s
Optical fiber 1 Gbit/s > 10 Km Perfect immunity 4.50 to 6.00 euros/m
Low attenuation
Large bandwidth
Price still high
Note: You can also use electromagnetic waves that do not require a physical
medium.
Communication Medium (continued)
Equivalent diagram:
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I
R
L
E
G
C
E = Transmitter
L = Series inductance
R = Series resistance
C = Capacitance between wires
G = Conductance (easier to calculate than parallel resistance) – represents loss in
insulation
Definition: The characteristic impedance (Zo) in Ω is the simplified model of the

representation of the cable. It is defined for a theoretical length of the infinite cable,
so that the termination of this cable need not be taken into account.
It depends of the physical and electrical characteristics of the conductors and varies
with frequency.
(R+j*2* Π *f*L)
Zo = -------------------------------------
(G+j*2* Π *f*C)
f: frequency
j: symbol of the phase (+90°).
G is negligible compared to 2*π*f*C for commonly used insulating materials.
Likewise, at "low" frequencies (< 1MHz), R prevails over 2*π*f*L.
Thus the formula becomes:
R
Zo = -----------------------------
(j*2* Π *f*C)
At high frequencies (>1MHz) the formula becomes:
(j*2* Π *f*L) L
Zo = ----------------
(j*2* Π *f*C)
therefore: Zo = ---
C
-
The following curve can thus be traced:
Low frequency region Transition region High frequency region

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Impedance (ohms)
10,000
1000
Zo = R Zo = R+j 2 Π f L Zo = L
j2ΠfC G+j 2 Π f C C
100
50
20
10
10 100 1000 10 K 100 K 1M 10 M 100 M 1G
Frequency (Hertz))
Attenuation in dB/km:
b This is the loss of signal quality in terms of amplitude.
b It depends on cable geometry.
b It varies according to frequency and length.
Resistance per unit length in Ω/m:

b This is the resistance to the passage of a direct current (or a low frequency).
b It depends on the cross-section of the wire and the material from which it is made.
b It varies according to length and temperature.
Capacitance between two conductors in pF/m:

b This is the capacitance measured between two wires in the same pair.
b It depends on the type of insulation used and its thickness.
Transmission speed in m/s:

b This is the time it takes the signal to travel from one point to another on the wire.
b For low frequencies (for which voltage variations are much slower than signal
transmission) transmission speed is considered infinite, i.e., transmission is
instantaneous.
b This approximation is not valid for high frequencies.
Crosstalk between pairs in dB:

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Near-end crosstalk Far-end crosstalk
Temperature of use in °C
b Temperature of use should take into account:
v ambient temperature,
v how the cable was laid,
v the cable’s own heating,
v the proximity of power devices, etc.
Example of a choice of medium
b Characteristic impedance: 120 Ω.
b Attenuation: a minimum voltage of 0.2 V on the receiver is required for a minimum

voltage of 1.5 V at the transmitter output:
v Thus attenuation will be:
- Att = 20 Log (Vout/Vin); Max. att. = 17 dB over 1200 m.
v Calculation of maximum network length:
- length (in m) = 1000 x [1-(1-α/αc)]
α: 14 dB/km
αc: attenuation of cable used (in dB/km)
b Resistance per unit length: the application guide for standard EIA485 (TSB89)
stipulates that maximum resistance should in no case exceed 390 Ω (for the
conditions defined in this guide and at the given use temperature).
v therefore, length (in m) = 1000 x [1-(1-R/Rl)]:
R: 0.325 Ω/m
Rl: Resistance per unit length of the cable used (in Ω/m).
b Capacitance between conductors:

v rise time or decay time for the signal Tr <0.3 Tui, where Tui (Time unit interval)
= 1/Br (Baud rate).
Transmission times are between 10% and 90% of the total amplitude of the signal
Vss (approximately 2τ , where τ =Rl x Cl)
Therefore Cl < 0.3 / (Br x Rl x 2).
b Temperature of use: > 70°C (Maximum ambient temperature in the enclosure).
Application with an RS485 link at 19200 Bds on a 1000 m bus

b Characteristic impedance: 120 Ω.
b Cable attenuation = 20 dB/km at 19200 bds:

v length = 1000 x [1-(1-14/20)],
v maximum length = 700 m,
v since this length is incompatible with the specified 1000 m bus, a cable with a
maximum attenuation of 14 dB/km is required.
b Resistance per unit length: 0.213 Ω/m (at the temperature of use):
v length = 1000 x [1-(1-0.325/O.213)],
v maximum length = 1525 m.
b Capacitance between conductors:

v Cl < 0.3/ (19200 x 213 x 2),
v Cl < 36.6 nF, i.e. < 36.6 pF/m.
b Temperature of use: > 70°C.

Example: BELDEN ref 9842 for applications RS232/RS485.
Cabling Guidelines Implementation guidelines
Sensitivity of various types of cable
Type Cable Type of signal EMC behavior

1 Analogue Power supply and Sensitive signals
measurement circuits
for analogue sensors
2 Digital and Digital circuits and data These signals are
telecommunications buses sensitive. They also
interfere with family 1
3 Relay Dry contact circuits These signals interfere
with risk of flashover with families 1 and 2
4 Power supply Power supply and These signals
power circuits generate interference
Note: Shielded cables are not sensitive and do not generate interference.
b The manufacturer’s instructions should

always be followed when installing devices.
Implementation of shielded cable
b Cabling configuration must always be Where should the shielding be connected?
adapted to fit the topology of the system. b Connect both ends of the external shielding of all digital or power cables to ground
This configuration differs depending on at equipment entries.
whether the network is a star, ring or bus. b Only low-level, low frequency analogue links may in some cases require grounding
In any case, the following are general at one end only.
guidelines and can be applied whatever the
topology or type of signal carried.
Unlike one-end connections, two-end connections allow low-frequency currents to
flow on the shielding (voltage between the two ends or ground loop). This current
b One-end connection of shielding protects generates a low voltage or 50 Hz noise on the pair inside.
against low frequency currents.
b Two-end connection of shielding protects
against the most severe interference, i.e.
high frequency common mode.
Thus when the connection is at one end
only, the differential signals are protected at
low frequency, but at high frequency this
type of connection is ineffective.
Cabling Guidelines Implementation guidelines (continued)
How should the shielding be connected?

High frequency protection depends directly
A secure connection of the shielding to a cable gland in the enclosure wall is the best
on how cable shields are connected. solution, as long as the paint is scratched on the enclosure to guarantee good
If a "pig-tail" or long wire is used for electrical contact.
connection, protection provided by A U-shaped clamp can also be used to guarantee at least 180° contact.
shielding will drop sharply at high
Poor Fair
frequencies.
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Good Excellent
Potential reference plane
If a U-shaped clamp cannot be used to ground the shielding when connecting to a

screw-type terminal, the grounding wire should be as short as possible. This type of
connection should be avoided.
Ground terminal with metal attachment and DIN rail

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Ground bar
NO YES
Okay for very
short links
If a connector is used, it must provide a

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360° electrical continuity between the cable

shielding and the equipment ground.
Connector with grounding spurs
Contact
between screen
shells
Using filters
The effectiveness of a mains filter for high
Three rules must be followed when installing a filter:
frequencies depends on how well it is b Reference the filter sheetmetal to sheetmetal.
installed. b Connect the upstream and downstream cables on each side of the filter to reduce
parasitic coupling between the input and the output.
b Clamp the upstream and downstream cables against the sheetmetal to reduce
radiation from the input to the output.
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No
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No
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Yes
Principal cabling rules

b Work with pairs for digital or analogue signals.
Rule no. 1:
The outgoing and incoming conductors
Inside cabinets, be careful with cabling that uses separate conductors.
should always remain together. Identify wires by type of signal and by pair.
Special case: Emergency Off and alarm connections should never be cabled using
point-to-point single wires; always use pairs.
b Use shielded cables or double-shielded strands.

Rule no. 2: b The use of conducting raceways provides a satisfactory level of protection in most
All cables should be clamped against the cases. Be sure to provide inter- or intra-building connecting cables with at least
equipotential bonding (small earthing cable or raceway).
equipotential bonding structures to provide b Systematically clamp all interconnection cables against the sheetmetal inside
high frequency protection. cabinets and machines.
For proper protection, the following ratio should be respected:
Distance between cables

----------------------------------------------------------------------- > 5
Radius of the largest cable
d
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d/R>5
Interfering cable Signal cable
Rule no. 3: b Keep relay, variable speed drive and power circuits separate from analogue, digital
Only pairs carrying analogue, digital and and telecommunications pairs.
b Use a special trunking inside cabinets for power cables.
telecommunications signals can be run
side by side in the same bundle or pulled
into the same group. Separate power cables from data cables when installing variable speed
drives.
b Separate analogue and digital signals with a row of 0 V pins if they use the same
Rule no. 4: connector.
The same connector should not be used
for different types of connections (except
for relay and power circuits).
b Protection with a factor of approximately 5 with high frequencies can be obtained
Rule no. 5: if rule number 5 is followed.
All free conductors in a cable should
systematically be connected to chassis
ground at both ends (except for analogue
cables).
b Power outputs of variable speed drives must always be shielded or filtered.
Rule no. 6:
Power cables do not need to be shielded if
they are filtered.
Internal cabling of cabinets

Inside partitioning of enclosures increases
Digital control devices, variable speed drives and PLCs can be placed in the same
electromagnetic interference. cabinet if:
b Variable speed drives are installed with shielded cables.
b All the above cabling guidelines are followed.
Recommendations:
b Use the enclosure as a Faraday shield.
b Limit the number and size of openings in enclosure panels.
b Avoid inside partitioning of enclosures, which increases electromagnetic
interference.
b Attach devices to plates made of non-insulating materials that act as grounding
planes.
b Place all equipment on a grid at the back of the cabinet.
Definition: A Faraday cage is a conducting envelope with perfectly joined walls.
Note: all attachments should make

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electrical contact => scratch the paint.

Equipotential grid:
DIN rail + cabinet ground
Mounted with
electrical contact
(fan type washer)
Safety conductors Ground bar
Protection inside a cabinet or small machine

The presence of many equipotentially
b Clamp all cables against equipotential structures.
bonded structures in machines and b Plastic trunking can be used in cabinets if they are installed on:
cabinets provides maximum protection. v the back grid,
v or the DIN rails connected to the cabinet ground.
Cabinets are made of various parts assembled with screws or hinges, or welded.
The many resulting openings diminish the electrical continuity.
To mask these opening, place cable entries near assembly points, or combine them
with an earth braid.
Grounding braid
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Collar
YES
NO
Most on-site problems are related to

Cabling between two cabinets
conduction. Protection of cabling outside equipment
The potential reference plane can be one of the metal sides of the cabinet or its DIN
All wire connections outside the grid. The potential reference plane is always connected to the equipotential grid of
cabinet or machine must be the cabinet or machine as well as to that of the equipotential island.
For plastic cabinets (not recommended) use a DIN rail or ground terminal.
protected. Each cabinet or machine
must be equipped with a ground bar or
potential reference plane to which are
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connected all shielded cables and wire
protection systems.
Definition: Potential reference plane.
Potential
reference plane Ground bar
Placing cabinets together

Equipotentiality must be guaranteed for
When equipment is placed in a number of side-by-side cabinets the following rules
cabinets placed side by side. must be followed:
b Attach the cabinets to form islands.
b Ensure equipotential bonding of the cabinets with at least two contacts at the top
and bottom.
b The bonding should be made up of:
v copper bars
v or wide, short leaf metal,
v or tinned braid.
b Use conducting false floors to provide an effective equipotential grid.
b Scratch paint to provide contact and use fan type washers.
Equipotential bonding
50 cm maximum
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The cross-section of equipotential bonding conductors is unimportant; only their

length matters: they must be no longer than 50 cm.
Use of trunking
Trunking should be used for equipotential
Trunking on the outside of cabinets must be made of metal if they are longer than
bonding. 3 m.
To guarantee proper continuity, trunking should be connected to the exposed
conductive parts of cabinets or machines using splices or leaf metal.
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If a single trunking assembly is used, it must be no longer than 30 m.
b Attach unshielded cables in corners of chutes.
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Power or variable
speed drive circuit
Unshielded analogue circuit
Relay circuit
Unshielded digital circuit
Shielded digital circuit
Shielded analogue circuit
b Use a vertical separation in the trunking to avoid mixing incompatible cables.

b Place a metal cover on the signal half of the trunking.
Note: a metal cover over the complete trunking does not improve EMC.
Plan ahead for changes in your installation.

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is equivalent to
is equivalent to
-
Effectiveness
Definition: For each communication network, an initial maximum segment length

without repeater must be respected. This length depends on network speed and the
size of the cable used.
This maximum length, indicated in product documentation, can be attained only if

installation conditions are satisfactory with respect to EMC (cables laid in metal
trunking with end-to-end electrical continuity, connected to the equipotential grid and
earth).
Definition: A maximum theoretical length for electromagnetic compatibility (TLC)

must also be defined. This second restriction is theoretical because it is usually
longer than the first. It is used to optimise installation conditions and should be
respected along with the first limit.
It also applies to a segment with no regenerative repeater.
The theoretical EMC length is 1200 m on average, but can vary according to the type
of communications network:
b 2000 m for FIP at 1 Mbit/s and for Unitelway.
b 1000 m for Modbus Plus and for Ethway tri-axial cable at 50 W.
b 700 m for Mapway.
b 400 m for the BusX system in PREMIUM PLCs.
Likewise, when single trunking is used for power and signal cables, a coefficient
takes into account the absence of a metal separation or metal cover on the portion
of the chute used for signal cables.
Whenever one of the three conditions is not completely met, the physical length of
the trunking should be associated with a coefficient to respect EMC. Such
coefficients reflect the decrease in the protection. The resulting permissible length
of the trunking will be less than the TLC.
Examples of other interference reduction systems

A raceway increases protection by a factor
of approximately 50 between 1 MHz and
100 MHz. In cases where sheetmetal trunking cannot be used, other means can be used to
provide electrical continuity:
b Use of cable trays.
These cableways, made of welded heavy wire, are less effective and often more
costly than sheetmetal trunking.
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b Use of a companion cable.

A companion cable can be used when no other solution is possible.
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Companion cable
Error rate for a slow link:
Transmission of 41222 bytes at 4800 Bds. IEC test 1000-4-4. 15-pair shielded cable.
Transmission impossible
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Errors Stops Length
13 110 1352 s
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8 86 1225 s
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0 0 160 s
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0 0 160 s
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Raceway without cover: Raceway with cover:

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Error rate for a fast link:
Transmission at 2 Mbits/s. Length of IEC test 1000-4-4: 3 minutes.
11800 errors: 12000 errors:

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0 error: 0 error:
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0 error: 0 error:
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Raceway without cover: Raceway with cover:

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Cabling Guidelines Summary
Essential rules
b Make sure all exposed conductive parts have the same potential..
b Choose equipment that complies with standards.
b Follow manufacturers’ instructions.
b Protect your installations from outside disturbances (careful
grounding of shielding).
b Eliminate ground loops.
b Shield both sensitive and interfering cables.
b Use enclosures or cubicles as Faraday cages (contact between
unpainted, rust-free steel sheets, short and wide earth braids, no
unnecessary openings, etc.)
b Do not use "pigtails" or long grounding wires.
b Avoid TN-C systems, as common mode interference is the
principal problem in EMC.
b Clamp conductors against ground planes.
b Separate conductors by category.
b Do not leave any conductors unconnected.
b The outgoing and incoming conductors should always remain
together.
b Make use of "natural protections" (cable raceways, etc.)
Lack of regard for rules can lead to:

b Problems with EMC:
v operating problems:
- evaluation of the installation,
- re-cabling,
- implementation of software solutions.
v risk of service interruptions,
v systems that do not perform their tasks.
b Loss in production, expertise, need to re-do work, high costs.
Guide to Integration
Review 40
Networks 40
Systems 40
Bauds and bits per second 40
Architectures 41
The 20 mA current loop 42
The RS232 link 43
RS485 link 47
Standards EIA 485A (March 98 update) 48
and TSB89 (application guidelines for TIA/EIA-485-A) 48
Interfaces 50
RS232/RS485 50
Modems 51
The Modbus Protocol 56
Difference between ASCII and RTU frames 56
Differences between Modbus and Modbus+ protocols 56
Modbus / Jbus 56
Description of exchanges 58
Principles used 60
Addressing 61
Functions 61
Control of messages received by the slave 62
Algorithm for generating CRC16 75
Schneider Specifications 79
Overview 79
Connection 83
Components available 84
Summary 85
Specific Characteristics of Products 86
Guide to Integration
Modbus / Jbus
This chapter describes layer 2 of the OSI model in detail. This layer
is composed of two separate parts for data transmission:
b A "hardware" part (interfaces, addressing, parameters, etc.).
b A "software" part (medium access control, error management,
logical level control, etc.).
Guide to Integration Review
Modbus / Jbus
Networks
Definition : The purpose of a
A network is defined by its:
communications network is to link at least b Topology (bus, ring, star, tree, mesh, etc.)
two devices in order to exchange data (ex.: b Physical limits (length, speed, number of subscribers, etc.)
Ethernet network). b Type of physical medium used (cable, optical fibre, radio waves, etc.)
b Type of network access (random, master-slave, token ring, with or without error
management, etc.)
b Transmission modes (synchronous/asynchronous, in packets, serial/parallel,
NRZ/Manchester coding, etc.)
b Protocol (TCP/IP, FIP, MODBUS, etc.).
Systems
Definition : A system brings together a
number of different entities that function
independently but are connected to each
other (in a network) in order to participate in
an overall function.
Bauds and bits per second

One important parameter to be considered when choosing a cable is bandwidth.
Bandwidth is related to modulation speed expressed in Bauds.
Definition : A baud corresponds to a
number of electrical states per second.. Bauds are often mistakenly expressed in bits per second.
Definition : The throughput or number of This parameter is of greatest interest to the user. The two are often confused
data bits transmitted in one second on the because their valence is generally 1.
network is expressed in bits per second.
A valence of 2 indicates that the throughput is doubled for the same communication
speed.
Definition : Valence is the ratio between
throughput in bits/s and speed in bauds.
U
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5V
2.5 V
0 1 0 0 1 1 0
5V
2.5 V
t
00 11 10 01 00 10
Guide to Integration 20 mA CL – RS232 – RS422 –
Modbus / Jbus RS485 links
Architectures
Definition: A 20mA current loop is a multi-point link
(the number of points depends on the types of (Connection on SubD9 recommended, maximum length 3000 m at 1200 Bds, and
transmitters/receivers) via a 4-wire cable. 300 m at 9600 Bds, bus topology.)
Definition: An RS232 link is a point-to-point link via a (Connection on a SubD9 or 25 pts, maximum length 15 m at 19200 Bds.)
cable with at least three wires.
Definition: An RS422 link is a point-to-point link via a (Connection on SubD9 recommended, maximum length 1200 m at 19200 Bds.)
cable with at least four wires for full duplex operation.
Definition: An RS485 link is a multi-point link (32 (Connection on SubD9 recommended, maximum length 1200 m at 19200 Bds, bus
points maximum) via a cable with at least 2 wires for topology.)
half-duplex operation.
Topologies
Bus
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Ring
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Star
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Point-to-Point
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Modbus / Jbus RS485 links (continued)
This transmission mode, used on some

The 20 mA current loop
equipment, provides better performance A 20 mA current obtained from the power supply voltage (12 V or 24 V) flows through
the loop.
than RS232C mode. Although this mode For normal lines (20 mA: resting state on the line) approximately 1.5 V is lost for each
provides good immunity to parasites, it is station connected.
not always the best solution because the b Transmitters for slave stations are usually connected in series with the receivers of
current loop is not standardised. the master station (normal line, 20 mA at rest):
- + - + - + -
General characteristics:
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TD R R R
b Maximum number of loads on the bus: T +
depends on the type of transmitters/ TD
- + - + TD - + TD -
receivers.
R T T
b Standard topology: "Multi-point" of the 4- +RD T
wire bus type.

b Transmission speed: 300/600/1200 Bds. Master Slave Slave Slave
b Electrical levels: 0 mA / 20 mA.
b Control lines: None. b Transmitters for slave stations can be connected in parallel with the receivers of
the master station. In this case the resting state of the line is 0 mA:
b Length of the bus: 3000 m from 300 to
1200 Bds. Depends directly on type of - + - + - + -
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cable and voltage of bus power supply (12 TD R R R

T +
V or 24 V).
- + + +
R TD T TD T TD
+RD T
Notes: Master Slave Slave Slave

b The sign "+" is used for incoming current
and "-" for outgoing current.
b In the figure, T = transmitter,
R = receiver .
General characteristics:
The RS232 link
b Electrical levels ± 15 V. The physical DB25-DB25 connection
b Control lines: possible (RTS, CTS, DCD,
etc.) but not systematic depending on the 13 DB25 Female RS-232-C 1
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software and/or interface.
b Charge and polarisation of the line: no.
b Minimum connection (in DB9): 25 14
v pin 2 (Transmitted Data),
v pin 3 (Received Data),
v pin 7 (Signal Ground).
DB25 to DB25 serial cable
Computer Interface
DTE DCE
1 DB25 Male RS-232-C 13
14 25
Definition: DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) represents the terminal or computer.
Definition: DCE (Data Communication Equipment) represents the modem (or

printer).
b Link two devices of different types (DTE-DCE) with a direct PIN-to-PIN cable.
b Link two devices of similar type with a special cable:
v DTE-DTE, use a nul-modem cable,
v DCE-DCE, use a nul-terminal cable.
On computers the serial port is usually a DB9 or DB25 male. The parallel port is a
DB25 female.
Note: The terms "DCE" and "DTE" are not related to the type or gender of the
connector.
Standard RS-232-C does not clearly define whether the connector is male or female.
Its purpose is rather to standardise the function and utility of connector pins and the
voltage applied.
Definition: Parallel communication is the simultaneous transmission of 8 binary

elements (a byte). The 8 bits in the byte are sent onto the communications media
simultaneously.
Printers are often connected to computers with a parallel cable with DB25
connectors.
The maximum length of a parallel cable is 30 meters. A parallel cable that is too long
could falsify the transmitted data because of electrical noise and the deformation of
squared waves (bits at 1 and 0).
Definition: Serial communication is the transmission of bits one after another.

This method is used when the distance between the two machines is too great to link
them with a parallel connection. Note that computers and modems are connected
via a serial connection. Manufacturers usually comply with connection standard RS-
232-C.
The maximum recommended length for a serial cable is 30 meters, but longer cable
can be used if certain electrical characteristics specified in standard RS-232-C are
respected.
The DB9-DB25 physical connection
13 DB25 Female RS-232-C 1
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25 14
DB9 to DB25 serial cable

Computer Interface
DTE DCE
5 DB9 Male 1
9 6
Some terminals and computers may have a DB9 type RS-232-C serial connector. In
the figure above, the RS-232-C serial connection uses a DB9 to DB25 cable.
Correspondence between a DB9 and a DB25 connector.
DB25 (PIN) DB9 (PIN)

1 n/a
2 3
3 2
4 7
5 8
6 6
7 5
8 1
12 N/a
20 4
22 9
DB9 pinout diagram

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1 CD carrier detection
6 DSR data set ready
2 RXD receive data

7 RTS request to send
3 TXD transmit data

8 CTS clear to send
4 DTR data terminal ready
9 RI ring indicator
5 SG signal ground
Standard cabling
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Protective ground
1 1
Transmitted data
2 2
Received data
3 3
RTS
4 4
CTS
5 5
DSR
6 6
Signal ground
7 DCD (RLSD)
7
8 8
DTR
20 20
RI
22 22
DIRECT DB25-DB25
DTE DCE
Nul-modem cable
Protective ground
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GRND 1 1 GRND
Transmitted data 2 2 Transmitted data
Received data 3 3 Received data
RTS
4 4 RTS
CTS 5 5 CTS
DSR 6 6 DSR
Signal ground 7 7 Signal ground
DCD (RLSD) DCD (RLSD)

8 8
DTR
DTR
20 20
RI
22 22 RI
NUL-MODEM
(asynchronous)
DTE DTE
Nul-terminal cable
Protective ground
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GRND 1 1 GRND
Transmitted data 2 2 Transmitted data
Received data 3 3 Received data
RTS
4 4 RTS
CTS 5 5 CTS
DSR 6 6 DSR
Signal ground 7 7 Signal ground
DCD (RLSD) DCD (RLSD)

8 8
DTR
20 20 DTR
RI
22 22 RI
NUL-TERMINAL
(asynchronous)
DCE DCE
RTS/CTS or XON/XOFF flow control
The hardware method is recommended: it uses signals from the RTS/CTS pins in the
Definition : Flow control allows the RS-232 serial interface to order the DTE to stop transmitting. This method is the
most secure and most widely used.
receiver to order the terminal to stop The software method requires that the modem send two different ASCII codes to the
transmission when its buffer memory has terminal to order it to stop (Xoff) or continue (Xon) to transmit:
reached 90% of its capacity. There are two v XON Ctrl-Q ASCII 11 Hex.
types of control: hardware and software. v XOFF Ctrl-S ASCII 13 Hex.
All IBM PCs and compatible computers permit flow control by RTS/CTS, but some
Apple computers do not.
If its buffers are full, the modem can signal the DTE at any time to wait for a certain
Regardless of the method used, flow period before transmitting (and vice-versa).
control makes it possible to increase the
transmission speed of the terminal (DTE) to
a speed greater than that of modem
throughput on the line.
An RS485 link has the following general

RS485 link
characteristics: Type of connector:
b A "SubD 9 points" connector is recommended for Schneider products, in which
b Maximum number of loads on the bus: 32 case connection is as follows:
(for Zc = 120 W and Ucm = -7 V to 12 V). v pin 9 (Transmitted Data +) = A,
b Standard topology: chaining of v pin 5 (Transmitted Data - ) = B
connection points. v pin 8 (Received Data +) = A’,
v pin 4 (Received Data -) = B’
b Possible topologies: v pin 1 (Signal Ground) = C/C’.
v point-to-point,
v Bus type multipoints (2 or 4 wires), Environment:
v Multidrop (1 transmitter and several b Ambient and storage temperature: respect characteristics of products and cables.
receivers), b Electromagnetic compatibility:
v 1 receiver and several transmitters. v respect rules for implementation,
b Topology not recommended: star. v products should comply with "CE" directives.
b Minimum distance between 2 points:
27 cm. Electrical characteristics:
b Maximum length of a tap: 1 m (in b Electrical levels: ± 5 V (in differential).
b Transmitter: minimum output voltage: 1.5 V / 54 Ω.
accordance with ISO/IEC 8482).
b Receiver: minimum sensitivity ± 0.2 V.
b Transmission speed: 4800/9600/19200 b Type of medium: shielded twisted pair.
Bds. b Characteristic impedance of the medium: Zc = 120 Ω.
b Type of protocol: Modbus/Jbus in our b Maximum voltage in common mode: -7 V to 12 V (for Zc = 120 Ω).
b Maximum current for transmitter output: 250 mA.
case.
b Load and line polarisation: yes.
b Security required: more detailed study of b Load resistance = 120 Ω.
the network to adjust the various b Polarisation resistance = 470 Ω.
parameters.
Note: If a compromise is made on the maximum variation of common mode voltage,
b Throughput required for use: optimisation
it is possible to:
of links according to requirements, b Use a cable with a lower characteristic impedance.
10 Mbits/s max. b Connect more loads to the bus (example: for 50 connection points, Umc = -1 to 5
b Control lines: no. V).
The TSB89 bulletin specifies that if the transition time of the fastest transmitter on the
line is greater than twice the propagation time on the same line (in one direction), the
connection is not a transmission (SIC). Load resistance is unnecessary.
Standards EIA 485A (March 98 update)

and TSB89 (application guidelines for TIA/
EIA-485-A)
Connection and identification:
A A' A/A'
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B B' B/B'
T
R
G R
C C'
G
C/C'
Key:
b G = Generator
b A & B = Generator connection points
b C = Common point for the generator
b R = Receiver
b A’ & B’ = Receiver connection points
b C’ = Common point for the receiver
b T = Transmitter
b A/A’ & B/B’ = Transmitter connection points
b C/C’ = Common point for the transmitter
b RL = Load resistance.
Electrical states:
A
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B
C
Line "A" on the transmitter is negative with respect to line "B" for a binary "1" (OFF).
Line "A" on the transmitter is positive with respect to line "B" for a binary "0" (ON).
Binary 1 Binary 0
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(OFF) (ON)
Vob VOH
Voa VOL
OV (Diff)
Voa – Vob
Signal transition time:
A
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50 pF 50 Ω
G Vt
+ 20% + 1%
B
C
1.1 Vss
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0.9 Vss
Vss OV (Diff)
0.1 Vss
tui tr tf
Vss = | Vt - Vt* |
Constraints concerning signal form:

b tr & tf < 0.3 x tui.
b Between two transitions (after tr and before tf) the value of Vt or Vt* should not
exceed Vss + 10%.
b Vt and Vt* should never exceed 5 V.
Guide to Integration Interfaces
Modbus / Jbus
All personal computers used in offices are

RS232/RS485
equipped with at least one serial port Definition of an RS232/RS485 interface:
b RS232:
(COM1) that is specified by standard v conformity with the EIA standard,
RS232C. An adapter (interface RS232/ v PC connection cable < 20 m,
RS485) for electrical levels is required. In v transmission speed compatible with PC port,
some cases, such as for "industrial" PCs, v management of flow / presence control signals:
- RTS (Request To Send); DTE ÆDCE,
an adapter is not required if a card - CTS (Clear To Send); DCE ÆDTE,
supporting standard RS485 can be - DCD (Data Carrier Detect),
installed. - DSR (Data Set Ready)
- DTR (Data Terminal Ready) DCE Æ DTE.
v if it is possible to choose the type of interface (DTE/DCE), choose DCE.
b RS485:
v conformity with the EIA standard,
v connection cable < 1200 m,
v transmission speed compatible with equipment,
v possibility of line polarization (Rp),
v possibility of line load (Rp),
v 2 wire or 4 wire management,
v conformity of data format (start, stop, parity, etc.)
v possibility of 32 modules (at least) on its line.
Guide to Integration Interfaces (continued)
Modbus / Jbus
For long-distance communication, the

Modems
easiest solution is to use the existing Bits cannot be transmitted directly over a telephone line (except for an ISDN line). A
telephone conversation between two people is analogue because it varies in
telephone network. This requires a amplitude and phase over time.
MODEM. Transmission of the bits 1 and 0 corresponds to variations in continuous voltage and
thus cannot be placed directly on the telephone line. Modems are used to "MOdulate
and DEModulate" these bits into analogue signals.
There are four types of modulation:
Definition: a modem, or MOdulator DEModulator is a device used to change digital

signals into analogue signals and vice-versa.
b Amplitude modulation
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b Frequency modulation
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b Phase modulation (synchronisation)

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b Combined modulation (ex.: of amplitude and phase)

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Modbus / Jbus
Telephone companies dispatch pairs of cables to their clients; each pair represents
a different telephone number. Each of these telephone lines is linked to a special
computer called a "switching exchange or PABX" at the central telephone station.
The purpose of this computer is to set up the communications link between the caller
and the number being called.
Computers only process information in binary form, i.e., 1 or 0.
For telephone exchanges they must:
b Decode the numbers dialed.
b Establish the communications link between the two subscribers.
b Convert analogue conversations to digital form (1 and 0).
b Process the digital data.
b Re-modulate the digital data to obtain analogue signals.
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PABX
1001101011100
A/D D/A
caller person called

CPU
Definition:
b PABX: Public Automatic Branch eXchange
b A/D: Analogue to Digital converter
b D/A: Digital to Analogue converter
b CPU: Central Processing Unit
b Caller: User who dials the telephone number
b Person called: User who receives the telephone call
Dedicated lines and modems

A connection made on a telephone line through an electronic exchange (PABX) is
called "temporary" because it represents a simple telephone call that anyone can
make at any time. When the communication is terminated, the line is freed. Specific
software is required to set parameters for the module, open communications on the
telephone line, manage the line, etc.
A dedicated line provides point-to-point connection. This connection is not through

a telephone exchange. It is permanent and requires components other than a
telephone to operate. Such a connection is in service 24 hours a day, 365 days a
year. A dedicated line with a bandwidth of 3 kHZ can carry 19.2 kBps (28.8 kBps
V.FC and V.34 for 3600 Hz).
Local modem links

This type of link is used inside buildings, in private areas, for transmissions over long
distances or in some case in disturbed environments.
ISDN connections
Definition: ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) is a telephone network that

uses digital signals up to the user level. Its characteristics make it useful for
transmitting moderate volumes of digital data, over medium distances, between
companies.
In this application, ISDN will progressively replace analogue telephone service. (The
future competitors of ISDN will be DSL technologies and cable.) This type of digital
connection does not use modems; it requires a Terminal Adapter or other specialised
card. The configuration of these devices is often similar to that of modems, but they
have additional and different characteristics that vary according to the model used.
Modbus / Jbus
Definition: The modulation speed of the modem must not be confused with the
General characteristics: speed of the COM port on the computer. Modem speed represents the rate of
b Industrial or office modem (depending on transfer of DCE, while COM port speed represents the transfer rate of DTE.
Modem communication speed can be changed during an exchange according to
use). load on the telephone network. For high speeds, use of RTS/CTS "hardware" flow
b Analogue/Digital (depending on control is recommended.
connection to the telephone network).
b Adaptable transmission speed (on the Installation recommendations
telephone network).
Hardware:
b AT commands accepted for use and b Modems are normally delivered with a telephone connection cable and a serial
parameter setting. connection cable for connecting to the PC/Mac/terminal.
b RS232 input available (speed compatible b Refer to supplier instructions when installing a PCMCIA modem.
with MODBUS). b Connect the telephone cable to the LINE outlet (and not the PHONE outlet) on the
modem. (Other terms are sometimes used.)
b Dry contact input available to initiate a b Connect the serial cable to the RS232 outlet on the modem and the PC/Mac/
call. terminal.
b Conformity with EMC directives. b Connect the outside power supply first to the 220 V line and then to the modem.
(First make sure the modem is set to the OFF position.)
Software:
b The software provided with the modem cannot generally be used to perform tests.
Thus we recommend that a terminal emulator be used to perform the first operating
tests.
b A driver and installation instructions are provided with PCMCIA modems. Refer
also to drivers installed on the PC operating system.
Serial connection with the modem:

The most frequently encountered problems b Once the modem has been turned on:
with serial connections are poorly suited v verify that the modem has passed tests successfully and is in READY mode (ready
to operate according to its LEDs),
speed and cables that cannot support v configure the terminal emulator (or the terminal) with the maximum baud rate
hardware flow-control. supported by the modem or the PC/Mac/terminal.
- choose 9600, 19,200, 38,400, 57,600 or 115,200,
- choose 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and parity none (8, 1, N or 8N1).
v type the command AT [ENTER] and verify that the modem responds OK. If this is
the case, the PC/Mac/terminal and modem link are already operating (but without
any real flow-control test).
Connection with the telephone line:

The most common problems with b Now that your emulator is communicating with the modem:
telephone connections are: v type the command ATDP161 [ENTER],
v the modem will dial the number; you should hear the talking clock in the modem’s
b Unsuitable telephone cables (not speaker.
adapted to the Swiss standard, for v the modem <-> telephone line link is in order.
example). v you can then use a CARPE number (or the number of another service provider) to
b Wall jack incorrectly cabled. test the connection with data.
v at this point, if everything is operating properly, part of your installation has been
b The telephone is connected: completed.
v to a double jack with 2 telephones,
v to a special fax / telephone line,
v to a private exchange. Billing pulses will disturb the modem if they are not filtered (in the modem, with an
external filter or by your telecommunications service), particularly if there is no error
correction.
Modbus / Jbus
Modem parameters:
For some applications it is useful to know b Error correction can be used to eliminate a number of transmission errors on the
the modem parameters and how to set often disturbed telephone network. ITU standard V.42 is faster and better than the
them. MNP-4 (from Microcom).
b Data compression can be used to accelerate the transfer of data that has not yet
Commands beginning with AT (Hayes
been compressed. With ITU standard V.42bis, the data compression rate can be as
compatible) differ according to the modem. high as 4:1, and compressed data is recognized. MNP-5 (from Microcom) provides
Modems that use Rockwell chips all have a compression rate of only 2:1.
the same commands. Thus it is best to b Flow control: slow modems may have only software flow control, known as XON/
XOFF in manuals, but faster modems must use hardware flow control, with RTS/CTS
describe functions rather than specific
control lines. Use of both modes, possible with some modems, is not recommended.
commands.
Common AT commands:
Modem parameters are:
b Error correction,
ATD To dial a number, followed by a T for frequency selection (DTMF) or, more
b Data compression, rarely, D for pulses (for older telephone switching stations). Example: ATDT
b Flow control. 6939332 [ENTER] +++ can be used to return to the control mode and, for
example, hang up with ATH. Remember to pause for one second before and
after the command.
AT&W Records the profile currently in memory. This is the profile that will be
activated when the modem is turned on or with the ATZ command. Note that
several profiles can be recorded on some models.
AT&V Used to view active modem parameters.
AT&F Resets all modem parameters to their original factory settings.
ATLn Changes speaker volume. (ATMn selects speaker operating mode.)
ATSr=n Places value n in register r. The command ATSr can be used to view the
contents of the register.
ATS0=n Sets the number of rings before the modem answers. If the value is 0 the
modem will not respond. In Switzerland there must be at least two rings
before the modem answers (according to OFCOM).
ATS7=n Used to define the time the modem waits for a carrier before hanging up and
indicating NO CARRIER. This value is usually between 45 and 60 seconds.
Note: The modem reference manual is the most reliable source of information.
Examples given here may differ.
Messages:
OK The command has been understood.

ERROR All or part of the command is erroneous.
CONNECT The link is established. This message is often accompanied by other
information on speed and protocol (error correction and/or compression).
NO DIALTONE The modem cannot dial the number because there is no dial tone.
NO CARRIER The carrier has been lost, or the remote modem has hung up, or our modem
did not receive a carrier when calling (for example, when someone picks up
the phone and says "hello!").
NO ANSWER No one is answering, the number is wrong, or the equipment at the other end
has broken down. (This does actually occur.
BUSY All lines are occupied; the modem must try again later or use another number.
Modbus / Jbus
The right cable

Most cables linking the modem to the
The serial link cable between the modem and the PC/Mac/terminal (DTE) should
telephone jack comply with the international include all the necessary signals.
connection standard. This standard is not b DB-25 and DB-25:
the same as the standard used in Note: General example used in most applications.
Switzerland. DTE (DB-25) MODEM (DB-25)
1 Protective Ground 1
American modem a b
2 Transmitted Data (TD) 2
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b 1 Telecommu- 3 Received Data (RD) 3

a ab nications
2 4 Request to Send (RTS) 4
line
3 5 Clear to Send (CTS) 5
PHONE PSTN 6 Data Set Ready (DSR) 6
LINE T+T 83 7 Signal Ground 7
a b 8 Data Carrier Detect (DCD) 8
9 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) 20
1 Telecommu
ab nications 22 Ring Indicator (RI) 22
2
Swiss telephone line
3 b DB-9 and DB-25:
Note: The DB-9 connector is often used on PCs.
T+T 83
DTE (DB-9) MODEM (DB-25)
1 Data Carrier Detect (DCD) 8
2 Received Data (RD) 3
3 Transmitted Data (TD) 2
4 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) 20
5 Signal Ground 7
6 Data Set Ready (DSR) 6
7 Request to Send (RTS) 4
8 Clear to Send (CTS) 5
9 Ring Indicator (RI) 22
b Mini-DIN and DB-25:

Note: The Mini-DIN 8 connector is used on Macintosh computers (DTE).
DTE (Mini-DIN8) MODEM (DB-25)
1 DTR (RTS & DTR) 4 & 20
2 DSR (CTS) 5
3 TD Transmitted Data (TD) 2
4&8 (Ground) 7
5 RD Received Data 3
7 DCD (DCD) 8
SHIELD 1
Guide to Integration The Modbus Protocol
Modbus / Jbus
Difference between ASCII and RTU frames

Definition : ASCII, American Standard
Some devices can use either of the two formats:
Code for Information Interchange. b With the RTU format the user can obtain higher data throughput with the same
transmission speed.
Definition : RTU, Remote Terminal Unit. b The ASCII format provides greater flexibility on inter-byte timing (up to 1 second)
and provides truly asynchronous transmission.
Both of these frame formats can be used in
the Modbus protocol, but they are
incompatible with each other. About 95%
of modules that communicate over Modbus
use RTU frames.
Differences between Modbus and Modbus+

protocols
b In the Modbus protocol, the receivers read the address and thus identify the
module to which the message is addressed. The receivers also determine the length
Definition : The Modbus protocol uses of the message and can thus detect truncated messages.
frames with standard beginnings and ends. b In Modbus+ the transmitter converts the Modbus address to an address with the
The address is placed at the beginning of node and access path on the network.
the frame.
Definition : The Modbus+ protocol uses
frames with start and end delimiters that are
specific to the network. The destination
address is integrated in the protocol.
The Jbus protocol uses part of the Modbus Modbus / Jbus

protocol.
Note: Products (modules) may contain only
part of the Modbus functions (see product Frame structure Jbus Modbus
Slave no. 1 to 255 1 to 247
documentation). Function code 1 to 16 (except 9 & 10) 1 to 24
Frame length Maximum 255 bytes Maximum 261 bytes
CRC CRC16 CRC16
Note: @ Modbus begin at "1", while @ Frame detection* silence > 3 characters silence > 1.5 or > 3.5
JBus begin at "0". characters
* This difference is unimportant at throughputs greater than 1200 bits/s because the times are
shorter than device processing time (turnaround time).
Standard functions
F1 Read n bits at @ 0 to FFFF Read n bits at @ 1 to 9999
(1 < n < 2000)
F2 Read n bits at @ 0 to FFFF Read n bits at @ 10001 to
(1 < n < 2000) 19999
F3 Read n words at @ 0 to FFFF Read n words at @ 40001 to
(1 < n < 125) 49999
F4 Read n words at @ 0 to FFFF Read n words at @ 30001 to
(1 < n < 125) 39999
F5 Write 1 bit at @ 0 to FFFF Write 1 bit at @ 1 to 9999
F6 Write 1 word at @ 0 to FFFF Write 1 word at @ 40001 to
4999
F7 Fast read 8 user bits Read exception status (8 bits).
Signal errors in the equipment
F15 Write n bits at @ 0 to FFFF Write n bits at @ 1 to 9999
F16 Write n words at @ 0 to FFFF Write n words at @ 40001 to
49999
Guide to Integration The Modbus Protocol (continued)
Modbus / Jbus
The Modbus protocol can be used to read

or write one or more bits, one or more
words, the contents of the event counter or Frame structure Jbus Modbus
the contents of the diagnostic counters. Diagnostic functions (sub-functions)
F8 Read diagnostic counters Read diagnostic counters
(01) Data = 0000 => no response Response

transmitted no counter reset
data = FF00 resets counters
(02-03-04-0A) Identical Identical
(0B) Count frames with no CRC Count all frames
error
(0C-0D) Identical Identical
(0E) Not incremented upon Incremented upon broadcast
broadcast
(0F) Count number of broadcasts Count number of no-responses
received from the slave
(10-11) Identical Identical
(12) Count character errors (format, Count overruns
parity, etc.)
F11 Event counter. Event counter.
Increments upon broadcast. In Not incremented upon
the response the first word is broadcast.
always at 0. In the response the first word is
at 0 or FFFF (status)
F12 History of the last 64 History of the last 64
exchanges. exchanges.
In the response the first word is In the response the first word is
always at 0.. at 0 or FFFF (status).
Exception codes
(01-02-03-05-07-08) Identical Identical
(04) Device not ready Error during processing of the
query
(09) Overlapping of memory Not implemented
Extended functions (sub-functions)
F13 Program commands Program commands
(01 - 02) Identical Identical
(03 - 04) Address on 24 bits Address on 16 bits + 8 bits for
page number
Address extension
(25) Identical Identical
(26) Data byte = 00 or 80h Data byte = 06h
F14 Identical Identical
Note: Function 13 has 43 sub-functions; Jbus uses only 6..
Modbus / Jbus
Exchanges take place at the initiative of the

Description of exchanges
master. They include a query from the
master and a response from the slave.
E52348
Master
Query
Response
Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3
Broadcast commands are always write commands. Slaves do not answer such
All frames exchanged have the same commands.
E52349
structure.
Function Data Control
E52350
Slave n°
code zone zone Master
CRC 16
Broadcast
Queries from the master are addressed
either:
b To a specific slave (identified by its
Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3
number in the first byte of the query frame.
b To all slaves (broadcasting).
Modbus / Jbus
Each frame includes four types of information:

All exchanges except broadcasting include b Slave number (1 byte):
two frames: a query from the master and a v the slave number specifies the destination slave (1 to 255). If this number is zero,
the query is addressed to all slaves and there is no response message.
response from the slave. b Function code (1 byte):
Broadcast exchanges (write only) consist of v can be used to select a command (read, write, bit, word) and to verify if the
only one frame from the master. response is correct.
b Information field (n bytes):
v contains the parameters associated with the function: bit address, word address,
bit value, word value, number of bits, number of words.
b Control word (2 bytes):
v is used to detect transmission errors.
Diagram showing how the transmission medium is filled
Analysis of the response

E52351
and preparation of
the next exchange
Master D D
Slave N°1 R
Slave N°n R
Physical
medium
Time
Exchange i-1 Exchange i Exchange i+1
D Query R Response
Wait Broadcast
Turnaround Execution by slave
time
Note: The lengths of QUERY, RESPONSE, BROADCAST, WAIT and

PROCESSING depend on the function performed.
Modbus / Jbus
Principles used
Synchronisation of exchanges
Any character received after a silence of more than 3 characters is considered the
beginning of a frame.
End of stop bit Beginning
E52352
start bit
3-character silence
Character Character
Note: Be sure to leave a silence of at least three character between frames.
Presentation of frames
The contents of the following frames
Presentation of query and response frames
is given in hexadecimal.
b Query
E52353
Slave no. Function Information Control word

(1 to FF) code
1 byte 1 byte n bytes 2 bytes
The slave receives

the message, reads the
control word and accepts
or refuses the message.
Information required for

the query: address bits,
bit value words,
number of bits words,
number of words.
This code is used
to select the commands
available.
b Response
Slave no. Function Information Control word

(1 to FF) code
1 byte 1 byte n bytes 2 bytes
Value of bits or words read,

value of bits or words written,
number of words or number of bits,
diagnostic.
Modbus / Jbus
Each module has a single address on the

Addressing
network. This address is between 1 and The addressing mode differs according to the module:
b With a code wheel:
255 (1 and FF in hexadecimal). v wheel no. 1 gives the most significant bit in addresses,
The value of this address is coded in one v wheel no. 2 gives the least significant bit.
byte. The value "0" is prohibited because it b With a keyboard. The principal is the same, but the method may differ:
is used only for broadcasting. v parameter setting in a single operation,
v parameter setting in two operations (most significant / least significant).
In any case, always consult module implementation instructions.
The Jbus protocol has 14 functions. Query

Functions
and response frames have a maximum of Jbus functions:
b Function 1: Read n output or internal bits.
255 bytes. b Function 2: Read n input bits.
b Function 3: Read n output or internal words.
b Function 4: Read n input words.
b Function 5: Write 1 bit.
b Function 6: Write 1 word.
b Function 7: Fast read 8 bits.
b Function 8: Diagnostic of exchanges.
b Function 11: Read event counter.
b Function 12: Read trace buffer.
b Function 13: Read/write address > FFFFh or program command (downloading,
etc.).
b Function 14: Diagnostic associated with program commands.
b Function 15: Write n bits.
b Function 16: Write n words.
Modbus / Jbus
The master transmits a query indicating: Control of messages received by the slave
b Slave number. Contents of an exception response
b Function code.
b Parameters of the function.
E52357
Slave no. 1 CRC 16
(1 to FF)
It calculates and transmits the contents of MSB* LSB*
the control word (CRC 16). 1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes
When the slave receives the query
message, it stores the message in memory, Exception code
calculates the CRC and compares it with 1. - Unknown function code
2. - Incorrect address
the CRC 16 received. 3. - Incorrect data
4. - PLC not ready
b If the message received is incorrect 5. - Acknowledgement
7. - No acknowledgement
(CRC 16 frames not equal) the slave does 8. - Write error
not respond. 9. - Zone overlap
b If the message received is correct but the

slave cannot process it (bad address, Function code received
incorrect data, etc.) it sends an exception and most significant bit at 1.
response.
Master
Example:
E52356
b Query.
Slave
Data CRC
Slave no. Function CRC 16
zone calculation
E52358
1 9 0 0 0 0
LSB* MSB*
CRC 16 comparison
CRC 16
b Response.
Important: the least significant byte (LSB)
of CRC 16 is transmitted first.
E52359
1 89 1
LSB* MSB*
CRC 16
Note: Exception responses 5 and 7 are related to Jbus functions 13 and 14.
Modbus / Jbus
Definition: A bit is a basic unit of information that can only equal 1 or 0. Bits are the
"language" used by computers. They correspond to the following levels of electricity
in computers:
b "bit 0" = 0 Volt
b "bit 1" = 5 Volts
Important:
When bits are transmitted through a serial port, they correspond to the following
levels of electricity:
b bit 0 = +3V to +15V
b bit 1 = -3 to -15V
Definition: A byte is a group of eight (8) binary elements. A byte is thus eight (8)
bits that represent a binary "word".
Note: MSB = Most Significant Bit and LSB = Least Significant Bit.
Read n bits: function 1 or 2

b Function 1: read N output or internal bits.
b Function 2: read N input bits. b Query.
b The number of bits to read should be y
2000.
E52360
Address of the Number of bits

Slave no. 1 or 2 1st bit to read: to read: CRC 16
MSB* LSB* 1 ≤ n ≤ 2000 LSB* MSB*
1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes
b Response.
E52361
Number of Last byte

Slave no. 1 or 2 First byte read CRC 16
bytes read read
LSB* MSB*
1 byte 1 byte 1 byte n bytes 2 bytes
Byte in detail:
Last bit First bit

E52355
transmitted transmitted
Note: Unused bits in the byte are reset to zero.
Example:
Read bits 204 to 211 of slave no. 1.
b Query.
E52362
01 01 02 04 01 0E
CRC 16
b In hexadecimal, the number of bits to read from 204 to 211 are as follows:
v 0204, 0205, 0206, 0207, 0208, 0209, 020A, 020B, 020C, 020D, 020E, 020F, 0210,
0211,
v a total of 14 values, or 0E in hexadecimal.
b Response.
E52363
01 01 02 10101001 00101110
20B 204 211 20C

CRC 16
Modbus / Jbus
Note: In this case the "word" represents 2 bytes or 16 bits..

b Function 3: read output words or internal
bits. Read n words: function 3 or 4
b Function 4: read input words. b Query.
b The number of words to read should
be y 125.
E52364
Address of the Number of words
Slave no. 3 or 4 first word to read: to read: n 125 : CRC 16
MSB* LSB* MSB* LSB* LSB* MSB*
1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes
b Response.
Number of Value of first Value of last

E52365
Slave no. 3 or 4 bytes read word word CRC 16

1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes
Example:
Read words 805 to 80A of slave no. 2.
b Query.
E52366
02 03 0805 0006
CRC 16
b Response.
E52367
02 03 OC XXXX YYYY
CRC 16
Value of word 80A
Value of word 805
Modbus / Jbus
Write a bit: function 5

The response frame is identical to the query
frame. b Query.
E52368
Slave no. 5 Address of the bit Value of the bit 0 CRC 16
MSB* LSB* LSB* MSB*
1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes 1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes
bit forced to 0_ write 0

bit forced to 1_ write FF
E52368
b Response.
Slave no. 5 Address of the bit Value of the bit 0 CRC 16

MSB* LSB* LSB* MSB*
Note: If the slave number is 00, all slaves force the values and do not transmit a
response.
Example:
Force bit 210 of slave no. 2 to 1.
E52369
02 05 02 10 FF 00
CRC 16
Write a word: function 6

The response frame is identical to the query
b Query.
frame.
E52370
Slave no. 6 Address of the word Value of the word CRC 16

b Response.
E52370
Slave no. 6 Address of the word Value of the word CRC 16

Note: If the slave number is 00, all slaves force the values and do not transmit a
response.
Example:
Write the value 1000 in address word 810 of slave no. 1.

E52371
01 06 810 1000
CRC 16
Modbus / Jbus
Fast read 8 bits: function 7

The addresses of the 8 bits are set by the
b Query.
slave.
E52372
Slave no. 7 CRC 16
LSB* MSB*
1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes
b Response.
E52373
Slave no. 7 XXXXXXXX CRC 16
1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes
Modbus / Jbus
Read diagnostic counters: function 8

Each slave has a number of event counters
b Query/response.
(or diagnostic counters):
b There are a total of 9 counters per slave.
b These counters are 16-bit words.
E52489
Slave No. 8 Sub-function Data CRC 16
code
1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes
Function Sub-function code Data Notes:

The slave should echo the query 00 XYZT X, Y, Z, T set by
(transmission control). the user
Reset diagnostic counters to zero, 01 0000
cancel disconnected mode and
reconfigure coupler. No response
transmitted.
Diagnostic counters and trace buffer 01 FF00
reset to zero.
Read diagnostic register of slave. 02 XXXX For the query
XXXX equals
0000.
For the response

XXXX is the
contents of the
diagnostic
register (set by
the user).
Change character that serves as a 03 XY00 XY set by the
frame end delimiter (in ASCII user: ASCII code
mode). This character is LF (OA) by of the end-of-
default. frame character.
Disconnected mode – the slave can 04 0000
no longer respond. (Use sub-
function 1 to activate slave.)
Reset diagnostic counters to zero 0A 0000
Read total number of:
v frames received without CRC 0B XXXX(1)
error (CPT 1)
v frames received with CRC error 0C XXXX(1)
(CPT 2)
v number of exception responses 0D XXXX(1)
(CPT 3)
v frames addressed to the station 0E XXXX(1)
(CPT 4) (except broadcast)
v broadcast queries received 0F XXXX(1)
(CPT 5)
v nacknowledged responses 10 XXXX(1)
(CPT 6)
v not ready responses from the 11 XXXX(1)
slave (CPT 7)
v unprocessed characters (CPT 8) 12 XXXX(1)
(1) For the query XXXX equals 00 00.

For the response, xxxx is the contents of the counter.
Modbus / Jbus
Read event counters: function 11

This counter tells the master:
Each slave has an event counter. The master also has an event counter. This
b If the slave has correctly interpreted the counter is incremented by one for each frame correctly received and interpreted by
command (event counter incremented). the slave (except for the specific command for reading this counter, i.e., function 11).
b If the slave has not interpreted the The counter is also incremented for a correct broadcast command. If the slave
command (counter not incremented). transmits an exception response, however, the counter is not incremented.
A diagnostic of exchanges between the master and the slave can be obtained by
reading the various counters.
If the master’s counter is equal to the slave’s counter, the command sent by the
master has indeed been executed. If the master’s counter is equal to the slave’s
counter + 1, the command sent by the master has not been executed.
b Query.
E52374
Slave No. OB CRC 16

LSB* MSB*
1 byte 2 bytes
b Response.
E52375
Contents of
Slave No. OB 00 00 slave’s CRC 16
counter
LSB* MSB*
Modbus / Jbus
Read trace buffer: function 12

The user can access a 64-byte memory
Note: Functions 12, 13 and 14 are not implemented in all Modicon controllers and
containing the history of the last 64 are given only for information because they are on the list of Jbus functions.
transactions.
The master can request a read operation on this memory. The slave responds, and
sends the contents of the event counters and message counter as well.
b Query.
E52376
Slave No. 0C CRC 16
b Response.
E52377
Status of Status of
Slave No. OC 46 00 00 event counter message 64 bytes CRC
counter
1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 bytes
Report on most Report on event Report on Report on

recent event immediately event N event -64
preceding
b In reception.
= 1 if = 1 if 1 if erroneous = 1 if CRC
E52378
1 broadcast disconnected character 0 0 error 0

mode
b In transmission, error number if any.
= 1 if
E52379
1 1 disconnected 0
mode
b In disconnected mode (1).

E52380
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
b Diagnostic counters reset to zero (command 8, sub-command 01).

E52381
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
(1) Disconnected mode is used to analyse certain problems. In this mode, the
coupler monitors the line and increments counters and updates the trace table.
However there are no transfers to the slave’s memory and no responses are
transmitted on the line. This mode is piloted by command 8 (sub-functions 01 and
04).
Modbus / Jbus
Program commands: Function 13

Program commands can be used to perform the following functions:
b Connect to slave memory.
b Disconnect from slave memory.
b Stop slave (STOP).
b Run slave (RUN).
b Unload program from slave (read contents of the memory).
b Load program in slave (write memory).
The functions used to load and unload the memory can also be used to read and
write the data memory in excess of the 16-bit addressing limit.
The memory load and unload commands are accessible at all times. Program
commands must be organised within a session composed of:
b Connection.
b Commands.
b Disconnection.
Note: Read and write commands cannot be mixed within a single session.
If the response is a "no acknowledgement" (exception response 7) the diagnostic

associated with these functions is obtained with function 14 (see the following
section).
Only one coupler at a time can access the slave’s memory and/or give orders to the
slave’s central processing unit.
This mutual exclusion is respected by organising program commands in sessions:

b Program commands themselves (stop, run, unload, load, etc.).
b Memory disconnection.
Notes:
b The data memory is always accessible regardless of the status of the coupler
(connected or not). Thus the principle of mutual exclusion is respected.
b An automatic disconnection procedure (time out, etc.) on the slave should be
provided in case the disconnection command does not arrive at its destination (line
out of operation, character error, etc.).
Modbus / Jbus
Diagnostic of program commands: Function 14

This command is used to indicate the diagnostic associated with exception response
7 (no acknowledgement) received when a program command is executed (function
13). It provides the diagnostic of the last program command executed.
Command not authorised for broadcast.
Syntax:
b Query.
E52382
Slave no. OE CRC 16
b Response.
E52383
Function Frame Sub-function

Slave no. code length code Type of error CRC 16
1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes
The sub-function code returned is the sub-function code of the last program
command executed, with the most significant bit forced to 1 if an error was detected
during execution.
Example: 82 for a run query (sub-function 2). The type of error is coded as follows:
N° Name Type of command that could

cause this error
00 No error
01 Command unknown, not authorised or Any command.
poorly executed (CPU dialogue error, for
example).
02 Invalid virtual address (exceeds maximum Read or write in memory.
authorised address field).
03 Memory protected. The user is trying to Read or write in memory.
read or write a memory that is already
occupied by another coupler (mutual
exclusion principle).
04 Read or write at addresses that do not Read or write in memory.
physically exist (outside the address field
of the slave under consideration).
08 Invalid number of words. Read or write in memory.
09 Command not authorised. Slave running. Write in memory.
10 Command not authorised. Slave not Run, stop, read or write.
connected.
Modbus / Jbus
Write n consecutive bits: function 15

If the slave number is 0, all slaves perform
b Query.
the write operation but do not return a
response.
E52384
Address of No. of bits No. of bytes Value of
Slave no. OF the 1st bit to to force to force bits to CRC 16
force force
1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 1 byte n bytes 2 bytes
1 X 1968
1 n 246
1st byte nth byte
Last bit of Last bit of

1st byte nth byte
1st bit of First bit of

1st byte nth byte
b Response.
E52385
Address of No. of bits

Slave no. OF the 1st bit forced CRC 16
forced
Example:
Force bits 200 and 201 of slave 3 to 1.
b Query.
E52386
3 OF 200 0002 01 03
CRC 16
b Response.
E52387
3 OF 200 0002
CRC 16
Modbus / Jbus
Write n consecutive words: function 16

If the slave number is 0, all slaves perform
b Query.
the write operation but do not return a
response.
E52388
Address of No. of No. of Value of
Slave no. 10 the 1st word words to bytes to words to CRC 16
to force force force force
1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 1 byte n bytes 2 bytes
1 X 123
1 N 246
1st word forced Last word to force
b Response.
E52389
Address of the No. of words

Slave no. 10 1st word forced forced CRC 16
1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes 2 bytes 2 octets
Example:
Force words 0800 to 0803 of slave no. 1.
(0800) = 0001
(0801) = 0010
(0802) = 0100
(0803) = 1000
b Query.
E52390
01 10 0800 0004 08 0001 0010 0100 1000
CRC 16
b Response.
01 10 0800 0004
CRC 16
Modbus / Jbus
Identification of a slave: function 17 (specific to PM 6xx/

Returns the description of the type of CM2xxx).
controller at this address, the status of the
b Query.
"run indicator" and information specific to
each type of slave. Broadcast not
supported.
E52392
Slave no. 11 CRC 16
b Response.
E52393
Slave no. 11 Number Slave ID ON/OFF MSB of LSB of CRC

of bytes indicator data data
1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes
Note: The number of bytes, slave ID and data available depend on the type of slave.
For the ON/OFF indicator: FF = ON & 00 = OFF.
Example: Read the data of a PM600 N°17:
b Query.
E52394
01 11 CRC 16
1 octet 1 octet 2 octets
b Response.
E52395
01 11 04 64 FF 01 E1 CRC 16
64 = specific to Powerlogic modules.

01 E1 = Powerlogic addresses.
Modbus / Jbus
Algorithm for generating CRC16
E52396
FFFF CRC 16
CRC 16 byte CRC 16
n=0
shift CRC 16 right
no carry yes
CRC 16 poly CRC 16
n=n+1
no n>7 yes
next byte
no message finished yes
end
+ exclusive OR
n = number of data bits
POLY = polynomial for generating CRC 16 = 1010 0000 0000 0001
(generating polynomial = 1 + x2 + x15 + x16 )
In CRC 16, the LSB is transmitted first.
Modbus / Jbus
Example of CRC calculation: frame 020B = read event counter (function 11) of the
slave at 02h.
Initialisation of CRC = 1111 1111 1111 1111

the CRC
+1st byte (02) CRC = 0000 0000 0000 0010
n=0 CRC = 1111 1111 1111 1101
Shift N°1 0111 1111 1111 1110_ 1
+ polynomial 1010 0000 0000 0001
n=1 CRC = 1101 1111 1111 111
Shift N°2 0110 1111 1111 1111_ 1
+ polynomial 1010 0000 0000 0001
n=2 CRC = 1100 1111 1111 1110
Shift N°3 0110 0111 1111 1110_ 0
n=3 Shift N°4 0011 0011 1111 1111_ 1
+ polynomial 1010 0000 0000 0001
n=4 CRC = 1001 0011 1111 1110
Shift N°5 0100 1001 1111 1111_ 0
n=5 Shift N°6 0010 0100 1111 1111_ 1
+ polynomial 1010 0000 0000 0001
n=6 CRC = 1000 0100 1111 1110
Shift N°7 0100 0010 0111 1111_ 0
n=7 Shift N°8 0010 0001 0011 1111_ 1
+ polynomial 1010 0000 0000 0001
n>7
C CRC = + 2nd CRC = 1000 0001 0011 1110
byte (φB) 0000 0000 0000 1011
n=0 CRC = 1000 0001 0011 0101
Shift N°1 0100 0000 1001 1010_ 1
+ polynomial 1010 0000 0000 0001
n=1 CRC = 1110 0000 1001 1011
Shift N°2 0111 0000 0100 1101_ 1
+ polynomial 1010 0000 0000 0001
n=2 CRC = 1101 0000 0100 1100
Shift N°3 0110 1000 0010 0110_ 0
n=3 Shift N°4 0011 0100 0001 0011_ 0
n=4 Shift N°5 0001 1010 0000 1001_ 1
+ polynomial 1010 0000 0000 0001
n=5 CRC = 1011 1010 0000 1000
Shift N°6 0101 1101 0000 0100_ 0
n=6 Shift N°7 0010 1110 1000 0010_ 0
n=7 Shift N°8 0001 0111 0100 0001_ 0
Final CRC 1 7 4 1
MSB LSB
Thus the CRC for this frame is: 4117 hex.

MSB = Most Significant Bytes.
LSB = Least Significant Bytes.
Modbus / Jbus
Electrical interpretation of the CRC on a RS485 network:
v In our example, the query from the master is:
E52397
02 0B 41 17
v In this case, the response would be:
E52398 counter contents

02 0B 00 00 (00 00 in this A4 38
case)”.
CRC 16
E52399
+ 5V
OV 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
- 5V
LSB MSB
Start
Start
Stop
Stop
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
1 4 7 1
Thus the signal is interpreted as: $ 41 17

(as expected).
Modbus / Jbus
"Physical" example of a frame:

b "Master" frames are transmitted by a specific software program.
b "Slave" frames are transmitted by a module of the Digipact range.
b 2-wire cabling with load and polarisation is used for the RS485.
b Measurements are made with an oscilloscope across terminals 8/9 (hot point on
the probe) and terminals 4/5 (cold point) on the module’s 9-pin subD.
The Modbus function 11 "read event counter" is used. All modules have this function
(see description of functions).
b Query.
E52397
02 0B 41 17
b Response.
counter contents
E52398
02 0B 00 00 (00 00 in this A4 38
case)”.
b Note: since transmission speed is 19200 baud:

v 1 bit = 52 µs,
v 1 byte (1start + 8bits + 1stop) = 520 µs,
v thus the theoretical length of the response = 4.16 ms (4.14 ms measured).
b Form of the signal measured (start of frame):
+ 5V
E52400
OV 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
- 5V
2.86 ms
Picks up
ine
1st byte 2nd byte
Start
Start
Stop
Stop
D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7
= 2 0 B 0
Thus we have the address of the slave (02 hex) and the function code (0B hex).
Guide to Integration Schneider Specifications
Modbus / Jbus
Overview
Minimum configuration required:
b Functions on bits (read/write): 1 and 2; 5 and 15 or/and functions
on words (read/write): 3 and 4; 6 and 16.
b Diagnostic functions: 8 (sub-codes 10 to 18), 11.
In addition, all devices must accept broadcast frames for write

functions.
.
The transmission format must include the following data:
b 1 start bit.
b 8 data bits.
b 1 stop bit.
b No parity.
The transmission speed must integrate 9600 bds.

Choice of a physical interface (RS232C, RS422A, RS485, 20 mA CL) depends on
the environment and on the performance levels required.
For the physical interface, use a RS485 connector with a 4-wire
topology. (This is the only standard defined for multi-point use.)
The equipment must also manage a 2-wire topology.
Principles to follow:
b Respect the frame format.
b Respect function numbers.
b Respect limits given by the protocol:
b Read 2000 bits or 125 words maximum,
b Write 1968 bits or 123 words maximum.
b Use slave numbers that can be set with parameters.
b Detect ends of frames with a 3-character silence.
b Increment diagnostic counters in strict accordance with specifications.
b React properly to unexpected events:
b Upon reception of an invalid master frame with correct CRC 16 (Cyclical
Redundancy Check) and slave number, return an exception message.
b No response to a frame with a CRC 16 error.
b Reject frames that are incomplete or too long.
Guide to Integration Schneider Specifications (continued)
Modbus / Jbus
b The time between two characters in a frame must always be less than three
characters (1 character = start bit, data bits, parity and stop bits).
b The time between two frames (master or slave) must always be greater than or
equal to three characters.
b If the device is programmed with parity, verify the parity of all bytes in a frame
received.
b If the device is programmed with no parity, refuse frames that have bytes with
parity.
b The following controls should be performed on a master or slave frame:
v CRC 16 correct,
- correct slave number;
- correct function code and sub-codes (if any),
- correct field length (limits authorised by the protocol),
- actual length correct (length field = number of bytes received),
v a master should:
- signal errors (error message, screen, LED, etc.) from slave responses,
- always be able to communicate after an incorrect response from a slave,
- refuse a slave response than arrives during transmission of a master frame (full
duplex not authorised by Jbus),
- verify that the structure of a frame transmitted conforms to the protocol (number of
variables, number of bytes £ 255, etc.).
Notes:
b A character error indicates an error in the format (framing), framing, parity or
overrun.
b An incorrect frame length is detected by verifying the "number of data" field (if any),
the "number of bytes" field (if any) and the actual length of the frame.
b For a frame longer than 255 bytes, the slave must wait for the end of the frame
(detection of a 3-character silence). The frame is not processed and counter 2
(frame with CRC error) is incremented only once.
b There is now a new diagnostic counter 6 for function 13 (program download). The
old counter 6 "PLC not ready" is now counter 7. The new counter 6 is incremented
each time a "no acknowledgement" exception response is transmitted (including
broadcast). In remote download mode all exception codes (1, 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9) are
replaced by the "no acknowledgement" code (7). This is the case whenever function
code 13 has been recognised (see the <function code unknown> -- no algorithm).
Function 14 can be used to obtain more detailed information on errors.
Modbus / Jbus
Counter management algorithm
E52405
Idle
Reception
Reception
255 characters CTP8 = CTP8 + 1
max.
Character error
3-character silence
Error in at least
YES NO
1 character in
the frame
YES Length NO
< 3 bytes
YES Incorrect CRC NO
CTP2 = CTP2 + 1 CTP1 = CTP1 + 1
YES Slave NO
number 0
CTP5 = CTP5 + 2
Slave number
YES = NO
Slave number
1 of the station
CTP4 = CTP4 + 1
YES Unknown NO
function code
YES Incorrect NO
length
Exception
n° 1
CTP3 = CTP3 + 1 YES Incorrect NO
address
Exception
n° 3
CTP3 = CTP3 + 1 YES Incorrect NO
data
Exception
n° 2
CTP3 = CTP3 + 1 2
Exception
n° 3
CTP3 = CTP3 + 1
Modbus / Jbus
Counter management algorithm (continued)
E52404
3
YES Unknown NO
function code
Function code
YES NO
not authorised
for broadcasting
YES Incorrect NO
length
YES Incorrect NO
address
YES Incorrect NO
data
CTP3 = CTP3 + 1
Application
processing
3
YES Processing NO
error
Function 8 reset NO
YES
counters to zero
or function 11
CTP3 = CTP3 + 1 CTP9 = CTP9 + 1
YES NO
Broadcast
YES NO
Broadcast
Exception
no. 2, 3, 4, 8 or 9 Response
Modbus / Jbus
Note: New Schneider EMC

Connection
recommendations (equipotential grids) 4-wire slave without polarisation or adaptation
indicate that shielding should be grounded
at both ends. The means used to connect
E52401
to ground should limit leakage inductance.
0V 1 1
Use a subD 9-pin female connector for 0V
Rp
6 6
connection. Rp
5V 2 2
Rc
7 7
3 3
RD + (A')
8 8 RD + (A')
RD - (B') RD - (B')
4 4
TD + (A') TD + (A')
9 9
TD - (B')
5 5 TD - (B')
Device Male connector
Rp = 470Ω
Rc = 150Ω
Slave without polarisation or adaptation configured for a 2-wire topology.

E52402
0V 1 1
Rp
0V 6 6
Rp
5V 2 2
Rc
7 7
3 3
RD + (A')
8 8
RD - (B')
4 4
TD + (A') L + (A/A')
9 9
TD - (B')
5 5 L - (B/B')
Device Male connector
Schneider Specifications (continued)
See PCR implementation document.

Components available
See reference document:
b In French: PCRED 399074FR, art 28992.
b In English: PCRED 3990774EN, art 28993.
Internet link: http://139.160.28.99/sitemt/sep1000.nsf.
Summary
RS232C:
b Limit length to 15 m.
b Take into account the specific requirements of each interface and software
program with regards to management of control lines (RTS/CTS) when connecting
the line.
RS232/RS485 interface:
b Use converters recommended by Schneider Electric whenever possible; they have
been tested and validated for proper operation regardless of the configuration of the
installation.
RS485 link:
b Choose a 2-wire connection over a 4-wire link whenever possible.
b Use shielded twisted pairs with a characteristic impedance of 120 W.
b Link earths carefully.
b Make sure there are load resistors (120 W) on each side of the communication
line, as well as polarisation resistors, preferably on the "Master" side.
b Limit slaves to 32.
Modules:
b Each module has its own address. Make sure communication speeds and formats
used (data, parities, stop) are the same.
Modbus protocol:
b Do not mix Modbus ASCII and Modbus RTU products.
b Verify conformity between functions implemented in the modules connected and
functions used by the supervisor.
b Respect the various time constraints in the protocol.
Specific Characteristics of
Products
Product Functions Time Frame Connection Electrical

supported stamping format / interface
speed
DC 150 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Yes 8 data bits, no SubD 9-pin RS485 – 2 or 4
8, 11, 15, 16. parity, 1 stop female wires, with load
bit. 9600 & and polarisation
19200 baud possible
PM 300 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, No 8 data bits, no Phoenix 5-pin RS485 – 2 or 4
8, 11, 15, 16. parity, 1 stop male/female wires + 115V/
bit. 9600 & with screw 500V AC power
19200 baud supply with load
possible
ET 44 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, No 8 data bits, no SubD 9-pin RS485 – 2 or 4
11. parity, 1 stop female wires, without
bit. 9600 baud load or
polarisation
XLI/XTU 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Yes 8 data bits, no SubD 9-pin RS485 – 2 or 4
300 7, 8, 11, 15, parity, 1 stop female wires, load and
16. bit. 300 to polarisation
19200 baud possible
Digibloc 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, Yes 7/8 data bits, SubD 9-pin RS485 – 2 or 4
D200 11. with or without female wires, load
parity, 1 / 2 stop possible +
bit. 1200 to RS422 and
9600 baud RS232
Micrologic 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, Yes 8 data bits, no 6-pin terminal RS485 – 2 or 4
16, 17. parity or even/ or kit (cable + wires + 24V DC
odd parity, 1 SubD 9-pin power supply
stop bit. 4800 to female) without load or
19200 baud polarisation
SEPAM 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Yes 8 data bits, no 4-pin terminal RS485 – 2
1000+ 7, 8, 11, 15, parity or even/ with screw wires + 12V DC
16. odd parity, 1 (with specific power supply,
stop bit. 4800 to interface) load and
possible (with
specific
interface)
SEPAM 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Yes 8 data bits, no SubD 9-pin RS485 – 2 or 4
2000 7, 8, 11, 15, parity or even/ female wires, load and
16. odd parity, 1 polarisation
stop bit. 300 to possible
38400 baud
CM 2XXX 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, Yes 8 data bits, no 5-pin terminal RS485 only 4
16, 17. parity, 1 stop with screw wires, without
bit. 1200 to load or
CM 4000 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, Yes 8 data bits, no Phœnix 5 - pin RS485 - 2 or 4
16, 17. parity or even with screw wires, without
parity, 1 stop load or
bit. 1200 to polarisation
38400 baud RS232
PM 600/ 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, Yes 8 data bits, no 5-pin terminal RS485- 2 or 4
650 16, 17. parity, 1 stop with screw wires, without
bit. 1200 to load or
Implementation in Products
Diagnostic tools 89
List of diagnostic tests 89
Implementation in Products Diagnostic tools
List of diagnostic tests

Control:
b Are the frames received/sent compatible with the functions supported by the
control system / products?
b Is the frame format the same for all the products connected?
b Is the maximum number of slaves respected?
b Does each product have a single and correct address?
b etc.
Serial link (RS232):

b Does the software manage the control signals (RTS/CTS)?
b Is the link "crossed" (2 and 3 on RS232)?
b Is the communication speed compatible?
b Are there parameters to be set for the interface (speed, frame format, DTE/DCE,
etc.)?
b Are the Rx and/or Tx LEDs on the interface blinking?
b etc.
Asynchronous link (RS485):

b Is the 2 wire / 4 wire configuration taken into account correctly?
b Are the L+ and L- connections inverted?
b Is the line polarised at the interface (or elsewhere, but not at 2 points)?
b Does the line have polarisation resistance at both ends?
b Is maximum network length respected (with EMC taken into account)?
b etc.
Products connected:
b Are the frames received/sent compatible with the functions supported by products
and/or by the control system?
b Is the correct format used (number of data bits, stop, parity bits, etc.).
b Are parameters set correctly (speed, address, 2 wires / 4 wires, etc.)?
b etc.
Note:
b Connect modules one by one in order to identify any "problem" modules.
b Use communication LEDs as an initial indicator.
b etc.
Bibliography
b UTE – C 15-900: "Mise en œuvre et cohabitation des réseaux de puissance et

des réseaux de communication dans les installations des locaux d'habitation, du
tertiaire et analogues".
b IEC 439.1 : Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies.
b Schneider Electric CT publication no. 149: "EMC: electromagnetic compatibility".
b Schneider Electric CT publication no. 187: Cohabitation of high and low currents".
b Documentation concerning installation of the PCR surge arrester.
Index
Numerics
20mA current loop 41
A
A/D 52
Address 61
ASCII 56
Attenuation 22
B
Baud 40
Bits per second 40
Broadcast 59
C
Caller 52
Capacitance 22
Characteristic impedance 21
Common-mode currents 12
Common-mode voltages 19
Communications network 40
Conduction 30
Control word 62
CPU 52
D
D/A 52
Data Communication Equipment 43
Data compression 54
Data Terminal Equipment 43
Diaphonie 22
G
Ground 13
E
Earthing network 10
Electrical continuity 25
EMC 9
EMC (ElectroMagnetic Compatibility) 9
Equipotentiality 31
Error correction 54
Error rate 34
F
Faraday cage 28
Flow control 46, 54
Frames 58
I
Interference reduction systems 33
ISDN 52
Island 16
J
Jbus protocol 56
L
Local Area Networks 4
Index (continued)
M
Master 58
Maximum theoretical length for electromagnetic compatibility 32
Modbus protocol 56
Modbus+ protocol 56
Modem 51
O
One-end connection 24
P
PABX 52
Parallel communication 43
Person called 52
Protection 11, 25, 29
Protocol 40
Q
Query from the master 59
R
Resistance per unit length 22
Response from the slave 59
RPC 33
RS232 link 41
RS422 link 41
RS485 link 41
RTU 56
S
Segment length 32
Serial communication 43
Shielding 20
Slave 58
Speed of the COM port 53
Speed of the modem 53
System 40
T
Temperature of use 22
The potential reference 30
Topology 40
Transmission modes 40
Transmission speed 22
Two-end connection 24
V
Valence 40
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