QRG 916 EN 02 GW-MODBUS-shared-memory
QRG 916 EN 02 GW-MODBUS-shared-memory
QRG 916 EN 02 GW-MODBUS-shared-memory
1 Overview
This document provides guidance to connect, install and configure the GW MODBUS TCP/RTU… to enable
communication between two Modbus masters using the Shared Memory. These Modbus masters may be either Modbus
TCP or RTU. This guide will use one of each as shown in Figure 1: Master-to-Master example.
The GW MODBUS TCP/RTU… will allow the two Modbus masters to communicate by allowing the Modbus masters to
read and write to the Shared Memory.
This document assumes the user understands basic electrical concepts including Modbus, serial and Ethernet
communication.
2 Firmware update
Ensure the latest firmware revision is running on the GW MODBUS TCP/RTU gateway. If necessary, download the latest
firmware from http://www.phoenixcontact.net/qr/2702764/softw and install the firmware by following the instructions
documented in the user manual.
3 Login
Set the IP address of the connected PC to the subnetwork of the GW MODBUS TCP/RTU...: for example, IP =
192.168.254.10, subnetwork = 255.255.255.0.
Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the GW MODBUS TCP/RTU... in the “Address” field. The default IP
address is 192.168.254.254.
If the web server does not load, first check the IP parameters of the PC. If everything is set correctly, check to see if there
are any proxy settings loaded in the web browser. The proxy setting must be set to “Load automatically” or “Deactivated”
to properly establish communication.
Enter the credentials to access the web server configuration pages. The default credentials are:
• User name: Admin
• Default password: admin
6.4 Display
The Display button shows the Shared Memory Contents. Viewing the Shared Memory Contents is useful to verify that the
expected data is being written to the correct location. Easily navigate between Blocks of memory using the drop-down
menu. Change the Display Format and Data lines per row for easier viewing.