2. Hardware Implementation of the LUFP9 Gateway
2.5.3.Wiring recommendations for the Modbus network
• Use a shielded cable with 2 pairs of twisted conductors,
• connect the reference potentials to one another,
• maximum length of line: 1,000 metres
• maximum length of drop line /
• do not connect more than 9 stations to a bus (slaves and one LUFP9 gateway),
•cable routing: keep the bus away from power cables (at least 30 cm), make crossings at right angles if necessary, and connect the cable shielding to the earth on each unit,
•adapt the line at both ends using a line terminator (see diagram and VW3 A8 306 RC termination below).
D(B) 4
120 Ω
D(A) 5
1 nF
— Line termination recommended at both ends of the line — | — VW3 A8 306 RC line termination — |
To make it easier to connect the units using the topologies described in chapter 2.5.1 Examples of Modbus connection topologies, page 15, various accessories are available in the Schneider Electric catalogue:
1) Hubs, drops, taps, and line terminations:
LU9GC03 hub | This passive box has 8 female RJ45 connectors. Each of these connectors can |
(“star” topology) | be connected to a Modbus slave, to a Modbus master, to another Modbus hub, |
| or to a line termination. |
VW3 A8 306 TF3 drop box | This passive box includes a short lead with a male RJ45 connector |
(“bus” topology with VW3 A8 306 TF3 | allowing it to be | connected directly | to a Modbus slave, | without | |
drop boxes) | having to use a | different cable. It | is fitted with | 2 female RJ45 | |
| connectors for the connection of | two Modbus | cables | of the | |
| VW3 A8 306 R•• type. |
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(“bus” topology with branch boxes) | and allows the connection of 2 subscribers to the bus (2 female |
| 15 point |
| the connector is located at the end. It is fitted with 2 screw terminals |
| for the connection of two double twisted pair Modbus cables. |
TSXCA50 tap box | This passive box allows a Modbus unit to be connected to a screw |
(“bus” topology with tap boxes) | terminal. It includes the line termination when the connector is |
| located at the end. It is fitted with 2 screw terminals for the |
| connection of two double twisted pair Modbus cables. |
VW3 A8 306 RC double termination | Each of these two red passive boxes is a male RJ45 connector |
(all topologies) | 3 cm long containing an RC line termination (see diagram and |
| illustration above). Only the abbreviation “RC” is shown on these |
| boxes. |
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