Operating instructions

Contents PTQ-MCM ♦ Quantum / Unity Platform
Modbus Communication Module
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 5 of 139
April 29, 2008
Contents
PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE................................................................................................................2
PTQ Installation and Operating Instructions......................................................................................2
Important Notice: ...............................................................................................................................2
Your Feedback Please ......................................................................................................................3
GUIDE TO THE PTQ-MCM APPLICATION REFERENCE GUIDE........................................................9
1 START HERE..................................................................................................................................11
1.1 Hardware and Software Requirements.....................................................................................11
1.1.1 ProTalk Module Carton Contents .............................................................................................. 11
1.1.2 Quantum / Unity Hardware ........................................................................................................12
1.1.3 PC and PC Software ................................................................................................................. 12
1.2 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software..........................................................................13
2 CONFIGURING THE PROCESSOR WITH CONCEPT..................................................................15
2.1 Information for Concept Version 2.6 Users...............................................................................16
2.1.1 Installing MDC Configuration Files ............................................................................................ 16
2.2 Create a New Project................................................................................................................17
2.3 Add the PTQ Module to the Project ..........................................................................................20
2.4 Set up Data Memory in Project .................................................................................................22
2.5 Download the Project to the Processor.....................................................................................25
2.6 Verify Successful Download .....................................................................................................28
3 CONFIGURING THE PROCESSOR WITH PROWORX ................................................................33
4 CONFIGURING THE PROCESSOR WITH UNITYPRO XL ...........................................................37
4.1 Create a New Project................................................................................................................37
4.2 Add the PTQ Module to the Project ..........................................................................................39
4.3 Build the Project ........................................................................................................................41
4.4 Connect Your PC to the Processor...........................................................................................42
4.4.1 Connecting to the Processor with TCPIP .................................................................................. 44
4.5 Download the Project to the Processor.....................................................................................44
5 SETTING UP THE PROTALK MODULE........................................................................................47
5.1 Install the ProTalk Module in the Quantum Rack .....................................................................47
5.1.1 Verify Jumper Settings .............................................................................................................. 47
5.1.2 Inserting the 1454-9F connector................................................................................................ 48
5.1.3 Install the ProTalk Module in the Quantum Rack....................................................................... 48
5.1.4 Cable Connections .................................................................................................................... 49
5.2 Connect the PC to the ProTalk Configuration/Debug Port .......................................................53
6 MODIFYING THE CONFIGURATION FILE....................................................................................57
6.1 ProSoft Configuration Builder ...................................................................................................57
6.1.1 Set Up the Project ..................................................................................................................... 58
6.1.2 Set Module Parameters............................................................................................................. 60
6.2 Edit the Configuration File.........................................................................................................62
6.2.1 [Module]..................................................................................................................................... 63
6.2.2 [Backplane Configuration] ......................................................................................................... 63
6.2.3 [MCM Port X]............................................................................................................................. 65
6.2.4 [Modbus Port 1 Commands]...................................................................................................... 70
6.3 Download the Project to the Module .........................................................................................76
6.4 Verification and Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................77
7 DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................79
7.1 Reading Status Data from the Module......................................................................................79
7.1.1 Required Hardware ................................................................................................................... 79