
Software/Programming
EXAMPLE 6
8.7 EXAMPLE 6 demonstrates the DATAFLOW RTU as a MODBUS device using direct data
access. The configuration consists of a remote RTU with another RTU connected to a
MODBUS controller, utilizing RTU Programming Software as the MODBUS controller. Each
RTU has five digital inputs and one analog input.
NOTE: In real applications the MODBUS controller is a PLC or a SCADA program operating with a
MODBUS driver.
8.7.1 RTU ID 1 SETUP: Example 6 requires one DATAFLOW RTU to be wired and its hardware
configured according to Figure B12 - EXAMPLE 6 ID 1 Wiring Diagram on page B-36. Load
Software Programming configuration file EXP6ID1.USR into RTU ID 1.
When configuration of RTU ID 1 is completed, turn the RTU power OFF then back ON to
ensure the RTU microprocessor addressing data is updated. Refer to the NOTE with 8.7.4 for
further details.
8.7.2 RTU ID 2 SETUP: Example 6 requires the other DATAFLOW RTU to be wired and its
hardware configured according to Figure B13 - EXAMPLE 6 ID 2 Wiring Diagram on page
B-37. Load Software Programming configuration file EXP6ID2.USR into RTU ID 2.
8.7.3 EXPLANATION: Although the RTU can operate in two different MODBUS modes, Example 6
demonstrates direct access only. In this mode, the remote RTU is polled by RF whenever data
is required, generating a large amount of RF traffic.
NOTE: This configuration is recommended only for applications having long polling intervals (over 2
minutes) and few RTUs (fewer than 5).
8.7.4 Examine the configuration of RTU ID 1 and RTU ID 2. Because the RTUs are no longer in
control of the process and are simply MODBUS devices under control of the MODBUS
controller:
· XMIT CHECK IN is set to 0.
· SEND LIST is all 0s.
· REPEAT LIST is all 0s.
· All inputs have INITIATE XMIT set to NO.
· All outputs have USED set to NO.
NOTE: Examine the SCADA CONFIG. screen display for RTU ID 1, containing four SCADA points stored
in EEPROM. The four points load into FULL SCADA list at power ON. Cycling the power updates data for
this screen. In Example 6, the END RTU ID and the TO ID are the same ID because an RTU is the
MODBUS device being controlled.
(Example 6 continued on next page)
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