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3. ABOUT MODBUS
3.1 Outline
MODBUSisabi-directionaldigitalcommunicationprotocolalsoforelddevices,whichoffersan
advancementincommunicationspeedandiswidelyemployedbynumerouselddevices.
TheMODBUScommunicationtypeoftheRotamassemploysthespecicationstandardizedbythe
MODBUSOrganization,andprovidesinteroperabilitywithdevicesproducedbyothermanufacturers.
Featuringtransmissionofallmeasurementvariablesandunitsasinputregistersandotherparametersas
holding registers, the MODBUS communication type’s software enables a exible instrumentation system to
be implemented.
For information on other features, engineering, design, construction work, startup and maintenance of
MODBUS,refertotheModbusOrganization(www.modbus.org).
3.2 Wiring System Conguration
Thenumberofdevicesthatcanbeconnectedtoasinglebuswithoutrepeateris32.Themaximumcable
length depends on baud rate, cable properties and network conguration. When constructing systems, both
thebasicandoveralldesignmustbecarefullyconsideredtoallowdeviceperformancetobefullyexhibited.
ThefollowinginstrumentsarerequiredforusewithMODBUSdevices:
• Terminator:
MODBUS requires two terminators at the ends of the trunk line. Refer to the supplier for details of
terminators.
• Field devices:
ConnectyourMODBUScommunicationtypeROTAMASS3SeriestoaMODBUS.OneormoreROTAMASS
3Seriesandotherelddevicescanbeconnected.FortheterminalassignmentontheROTAMASS3
Series, see chapter 4.1.
• Host:
Usedforaccessingelddevices.Adedicatedhost(suchasDCS)isusedforaninstrumentationlinewhile
dedicated communication tools are used for startup or maintenance. For operation of the host, refer to the
instructionmanualforeachhost.Nodetailsofthehostareexplainedintherestofthismanual.
• Cable:
Usedforconnectingdevices.Refertohttp://www.modbus.org/docs/Modbus_over_serial_line_V1_02.pdf for
details of instrumentation cabling. If the total length of the cable is in a range of 2 to 3 meters for laboratory
or other experimental use, the following simplied cable (a twisted pair wire with a cross section of 0.9 mm² or
more and cycle period of within 5 cm (2 inches) may be used). Termination processing depends on the type
ofdevicebeingdeployed.FortheROTAMASS,clampterminalareused.
ConnectthedevicesasshowninFigure3.1.Connecttheterminatorsatbothendsofthetrunk,witha
minimum length of the spur for connection.
The polarity of signal must be maintained.
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