Using the Modbus Ports
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Cable Accessories for Modbus Port 1
Overview This section describes the cable and D-shell adapters needed to connect Modbus
Port 1 to a programming station. It also provides pinouts for the adapters.
Cables The cable connecting a programming station to the CPU (via Modbus Port 1) can
be up to 9.5m long. Three premade cable assemblies are available from Sch neider
Electric:
All three assemblies are standard eight-position, foil-shielded, flat telep hone cabl es
with male RJ45 connectors on each end. One RJ45 connector plugs into Modbus
Port 1 on the CPU, and the other plugs into a female D-shell adapter that fits onto
the programming station.
D-Shell Adapters Two D-shell adapters are available from Schnei de r Automation for CPU-to-
computer connections:
lA 110 XCA 203 00 9-pin adapter for 9 pin serial ports
lA 110 XCA 204 00 25-pin adapter for 25 pin serial ports
These adapters have an RJ45 jack on one end that allows t hem t o cli p dire ctly onto
a cable assembly.
Length Part Number
1 m (3 ft.) 110 XCA 282 01
3 m (10 ft.) 110 XCA 282 02
6 m (20 ft.) 110 XCA 282 03