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Chromalox 1604 connectivity to 3100-MCM

Problem Solution Overview

We performed testing between the subject device and our 3100-MCM product.

Solution Brief

Our testing generated the following results:

  • We were able to successfully communicate with the device. (see below for configuration parameters used during the testing)
  • The product supports Modbus function codes 1,2,3,4,5,6,15 and 16.

The purpose of our testing is to assure a level of compatibility in the communications between the two products. Through this testing, we attempt to identify problem areas that may arise when implementing the interface in the field.

Configuration:

The product testing was performed with the following settings used for both devices.
- Baud: 19200
- Parity: None
- Stop: 1
- Mode: RTU Master Mode
- Physical Connection : RS-485 (2 wire connection)

The Module Configuration used in our testing was as follows:

Address

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

N7:0

0

0

6

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

N7:10

1

1

6

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

N7:20

4

1

4

130

150

0

0

0

4

0

N10:0 to N10:129 - Slave Data
N10:130 to N10:149 - Slave Error Table (Contains revision level information also)
N10:150 to N10:199 - Master Error Table (Contains status of commands for diagnostics)

Command List:

The following command list shows some of the commands which were used to test the communications:

Address

0
Port
Number

1
Slave
Number

2
Function
Code

3
Source
Address

4
Count

5
Dest.
Address

6
Read
Type

N7:50

1

1

2

1

1

0

0

N7:60

1

1

2

10

1

1

0

N7:70

5

1

5

3200

1

10

0

N7:80

1

1

3

1

1

2

0

N7:90

1

1

3

2

1

3

0

N7:100

1

1

3

0

1

4

0

N7:110

5

1

6

201

1

1

0

Our test command list performs the following functions.

  1. N7:50 Reads the Auto/Manual status.
  2. N7:60 Reads the Local/Remote device status.
  3. N7:70 Writes the Local/Remote device status.
  4. N7:80 Reads the Main set point value.
  5. N7:90 Reads the PID out value.
  6. N7:100 Reads the Input variable.
  7. N7:110 Writes the Main set point value.

Cable Connection:

The physical connection which was used during testing was as follows:

MCM
Module

Device

TXDRXD A (3100 - 14) - (3150 - 9)

----------------------

Pin 11

TXDRXD B (3100 - 25) - (3150 - 1)

----------------------

Pin 12

RTS (3100 - 4) - (3150 - 7)

---------|

Jumper between RTS/CTS
on module must be installed

CTS (3100 - 5) - (3150 - 8)

---------|

GND

   

For ease of installation, termination on the ProSoft module was accomplished using our screw termination adaptor for the DB-25 plug. A similar screw termination plug is also available for the DB-9 required for the 3150-MCM.

The part number for these is:

1451-9F : DB-9 to RS-422/RS-485 Screw Terminals (for 3150-MCM)

1452-25M : DB-25 to RS-422/RS-485 Screw Terminals (for 3100-MCM)

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Contact Information


Chromalox
1850 130th Ave. N.E.
Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: (800) 643-5573

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