2. Feature Summary

The ETH-100 interface provides a wide array of network data access and drive control features. Combined with the flexible configuration and standard 10BaseT Ethernet/Internet connectivity, this allows powerful networked control and monitoring systems to be designed. This in turn provides easy and direct data transfer capabilities to PLCs, PC-based control systems and a wide array of manufacturing/ERP and plant control software packages.

Network

IEEE 802.3 10BaseT Ethernet compliant. Shielded RJ45 connector accepts standard CAT5-type 8-conductor unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) patch cables.

Drive Connections

The ETH-100 provides support for simultaneous connection of three Toshiba 7-series or 9-series drives via the drives’ common serial (aka logic level) communication ports. All drives share a common IP address. Drive connections use the same standard RJ45 style 8-conductor UTP patch cables: any standard CAT5 Ethernet cable (found in most electronics stores) 5 meters or less in length can be used to connect the ETH-100 to the drives.

Power Supply

Self-contained. Powered directly from the connected drives. Drives can be connected to the ETH-100 on any channel (A, B or C) in any order or combination. When more than 1 drive is connected to the unit, the ETH-100 will draw its control power from the drive with the highest power supply voltage.

Supported Protocols

Current support for Schneider Electric Modbus TCP/IP, release 1.0. Conformance Class 0 and partial Class 1 compliant. Allows up to 8 simultaneous Modbus TCP/IP client connections.

Text-Based Console Configuration

The unit can be configured via a simple text-based console interface, available locally over RS232 by using the enclosed MMI cable or remotely over Ethernet via a telnet session.

Embedded Web Server

Unit configuration and drive monitoring and control are also provided via an embedded web server using the HTTP protocol. The ETH-100’s web server feature provides direct access and control via standard web browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.

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