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Introduction
Do you ever wish that you could put your serial PLCs and
Operator Interfaces on Ethernet? Got old PLC's installed that you're
communicating to via serial cables when you've got Ethernet installed
everywhere? Tired of walking out to the plant floor with a programming
unit to connect up to a PLC serially to change or monitor a program? No
matter what brand PLC or Operator Interface you are using, GE Fanuc's VersaMaxTM
SE (Serial-Ethernet converter) is just what you need to take advantage of the
Ethernet network you have installed in your plant.
Product Summary
GE Fanuc Automation's VersaMax SE
(IC200SET001) is a versatile, cost-effective programmable logic controller
accessory that enables Ethernet connection via the serial port on the
controller. The new VersaMax SE complements the VersaMax Nano and VersaMax Micro
controllers, as well as any other GE Fanuc PLC that has a serial interface. The
VersaMax SE allows users to solicit and send information, upload/download
programs, and monitor and control devices over Ethernet.
The VersaMax SE (IC200SET001) is packaged with a
pre-made four inch RJ-45 to RJ-45 cable, that goes from the VersaMax Micro or
Nano to the VersaMax SE, manual and utility disk. As with the VersaMax Micro and
Nano controllers, the VersaMax SE accessory features the convenience of DIN rail
mounting, allowing users to install the product onto a DIN rail rack and attach
the serial interface of the device to the VersaMax SE.
Click HERE
to download the VersaMax SE Datasheet (PDF format, 143K)
Specifications:
|
Topic |
Description |
|
Part Number- IC200SET001 |
Ethernet to Serial Interface
module |
|
Operating Temperature |
0 to 60C |
|
Dimensions |
90 x 60 x 36 mm |
|
Mounting |
DIN Rail only |
|
Power Requirement |
9 VDC to 30 VDC max. 3 watts |
|
Agency Certification |
UL, CE, FCC, CUL, TUV and FM
pending |
|
Serial Port |
|
|
Serial Communications Port
(Switch selectable RS-232 or
RS-485) |
RS-232 (RJ45) or
RS-232 or RS-485 screw block
connection (Upto 16 drops supported in RS-485 mode. SNP does not support
multidrop through VersaMax SE, point to point only.) |
|
Serial Baud Rates |
300 to 38400 bps (19.2Kbs
factory default) |
|
Serial Protocols |
SNP
(factory default)
Modbus
RTU
ASCII |
|
Network Interface |
|
|
Connection Type |
RJ45 (10BASET Connector) |
|
Transmission Speed |
10 Mbit Ethernet |
|
Hardware Address |
The first three bytes are
fixed, and read 00-20-4A,. The forth, fifth, and sixth bytes represents
the type of product and serial number in Hex notation. |
|
IP Protocols |
SRTP
with limited EGD (factory default)
Modbus
Ethernet TCP/IP
UDP
TCP
Telnet |
|
Configuration Tools |
|
|
Setup Software |
Telnet or SNMP over the
network or via the serial port |
The VersaMax SE includes screw terminal blocks
that support RS-232 or RS-485 serial interfaces or an RJ45 connector supporting
the RS-232 standard for serial device attachment. Serial speeds of up to 38.4
Kbps are supported along with DSR and DTR modem controls. In terms of
networking, the VersaMax SE supports an RJ45 10BASE-T interface at 10 Mb that
allows convenient Ethernet network access.
Once connected to the network, the VersaMax SE
allows users to choose from a wide range of IP protocols. The VersaMax SE is
pre-configured with SNP (Series Ninety Protocol) on the serial side and SRTP (GE
Fanuc Ethernet) on the Ethernet side with limited Ethernet Global Data (EGD)
support. Additional IP protocols supported are Modbus Ethernet, UDP, TCP, and
Telnet and on the serial side Modbus RTU and ASCII.
The multi-protocol options of the VersaMax SE
provide customizable support for PLCs, printers, bar code readers, variable
frequency drives, solid-state starters, or other ASCII devices that require
Ethernet connection.
Additionally, the VersaMax SE provides a wealth
of management options for controlling attached serial devices. It can be managed
via Telnet or SNMP over the network and configured or managed via its serial
port. It also contains Flash ROM that allows new or customized versions of
operating code to be easily downloaded from the TCP/IP host (TFTP download) or
via the serial port.
VersaMax SE Configuration and
Support Matrix
|
VersaMax SE Serial Port |
VersaMax SE Ethernet Port |
Product Supported |
Functionality |
|
SNP |
SRTP |
SNP supported devices. VersaMax Micro, Nano,
Modular, Series 90Ô Micro, Series 90-30, Series 90-70 |
Support for VersaPro, OPC SRTP servers,
CIMPLICITY HMI |
|
Modbus RTU |
Modbus Ethernet |
Modbus RTU Slave supported devices.
VersaMax Micro, Nano, Modular, Series 90 Micro, Series 90-30, Series
90-70, Series 5, Series 6, GE Drives, OCS, etc |
Support for OPC Modbus Ethernet server,
CIMPLICITY HMI |
|
Character Pass through mode |
Character Pass through mode |
Any serial protocol without close timing
tollerance. Requires a VersaMax SE on both ends. |
Replaces serial wire with Ethernet cable. |
The following illustrations highlight just a few
ways you can use the VersaMax SE to leverage your investment in your ethernet
network.
For information on the VersaMax SE, please
contact your local GE Fanuc Authorized distributor.
VersaMax, VersaPro, Logicmaster are trademarks
and CIMPLICITY is a registered trademark of GE Fanuc Automation.
