Overview

This topic describes how to set up communication between a BMXPRA0100 module and an M580 PAC acting as master in a system project.

The procedure requires using both Control Expert Classic and the Topology Manager.

The BMXPRA0100 module is represented in the system project by a generic Modbus TCP device, which is scanned by the M580 PAC.

NOTE: Attaching the control project file (configuration file) containing the BMXPRA0100 module to the generic Modbus TCP device only saves a copy of the file to the repository of Control Expert. This can be done, for example, to use the control project file as reference or to export it along with the device.

Creating the BMXPRA0100 Control Project With Control Expert Classic

Step

Action

1

Open Control Expert Classic.

2

Create a new control project of the Modicon M340 platform and select the BMXPRA0100 module.

NOTE: You can also open an existing control project in .sta or .zef file format, which contains a BMXPRA0100 module. In such case, proceed to step 4.

3

Configure the modules and create the logic that will be exchanged with the M580 PAC.

4

Save the project to disk as project file (.stu).

5

Close Control Expert Classic.

Configuring Communication in the Topology Manager

Step

Action

1

Open the system project.

2

In the Topology node of the SYSTEM PROJECT pane, create a generic Modbus TCP Device, which represents the BMXPRA0100 module.

3

Attach the control project file (.stu) containing the BMXPRA0100 to the device.

4

Configure the I/O profile of the device and create the item mapping according to the data to be exchanged with the M580 PAC.

5

Create and configure the M580 PAC.

6

Open the Modbus TCP Communication Mapping View from the M580 CPU module.

7

Add the I/O profile of the device to a scanner of the PAC.

8

Complete the engineering life cycle of the system project.