Configuring the Module
Original instructions
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Follow these main steps to configure the RTU module:
Step
Action
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1
Set up the PLC hardware configuration through Control Expert.
Configure the RTU module in the PLC rack. Set the Ethernet parameters and assign a valid IP address.
2
Log in to the module website and set the module and protocol parameters and the data object mapping.
Any configuration parameter changes require a module reset.
3
Export the module website and protocol parameter configuration to a local storage media (*.XML file)
This creates a backup of the configuration parameters.
4
Export the data object mapping to a local storage media.
Export is done as a *.XSY file, ready for Control Expert import.
5
Import the *.XSY file into the Control Expert application.
This allows you to import the RTU data such as unlocated variables as symbols for PLC programming.
6
Complete the PLC application program.
Consider your application requirements, scan time, etc.
7
Download the application to the PLC.
The RTU functionalities are ready to use.
8
RTU module firmware:
  • < V1.7: Click 'Reset Communication' in the webpage.
  • ≥ V1.7: RTU protocol is automatically reset, event buffer is cleared.
The new configuration is effective.
NOTE: Repeat these steps to refresh the variable definitions in Control Expert when the data object mapping list is modified.
NOTE: This module does not have an internal RAM backup function. The RAM is erased when the power is switched off.
Optional Configuration
Web Designer configuration software is used to setup the X80 device variable list and additional functions, such as datalogging, email services, and data table lists.