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Modbus Integration Guide
i-Vu Link and i-Vu Open Link
CARRIER CORPORATION 2020 Catalog No. 11-808-515-01 12/21/2020
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Contents Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Controller as a master device on EIA-232/485 ........................................................................................................ 2 Before-you-begin checklist .................................................................................................................................. 2 The integration process ....................................................................................................................................... 3 1 Create a control program in the Snap application ...................................................................................... 3
Formatting a Modbus EIA-232/485 Master address.......................................................................... 3 Editing a microblock address ............................................................................................................... 5
2 Download the Modbus driver and control programs .................................................................................. 6 3 Connect the Carrier controller to the third-party device ............................................................................. 8
Wiring specifications ............................................................................................................................. 8 To wire a third-party device ................................................................................................................... 8
4 Set up the driver properties for Modbus EIA-232/485 .............................................................................. 9 5 Verify the controller is set up correctly ......................................................................................................... 9
To capture communication using PuTTY ............................................................................................ 11
Controller as a slave device on EIA-232/485 ......................................................................................................... 13 Before-you-begin checklist ............................................................................................................................... 13 The integration process .................................................................................................................................... 14 1 Create a control program in the Snap application ................................................................................... 14
Formatting a Modbus EIA-232/485 Slave address .......................................................................... 14 Editing a microblock address ............................................................................................................. 16
2 Download the Modbus driver and control programs ............................................................................... 16 3 Connect the Carrier controller to the third-party device .......................................................................... 18
Wiring specifications ........................................................................................................................... 18 To wire a third-party device ................................................................................................................. 18
4 Set up the driver properties for Modbus EIA-232/485 ........................................................................... 19 5 Verify the controller is set up correctly ...................................................................................................... 19
To capture communication using PuTTY ............................................................................................ 21
Controller as a client device on Ethernet ................................................................................................................. 23 Before-you-begin checklist ............................................................................................................................... 24 The integration process .................................................................................................................................... 24 1 Create a control program in the Snap application ................................................................................... 25
Formatting a Modbus Ethernet Client address ................................................................................. 25 Editing a microblock address ............................................................................................................. 27
2 Download the Modbus driver and control programs ............................................................................... 28 3 Connect the Carrier controller to the third-party device .......................................................................... 29 4 Set up the driver properties for Modbus TCP/IP ...................................................................................... 30 5 Verify the controller is set up correctly ...................................................................................................... 30
To capture communication using Wireshark ..................................................................................... 32 To capture communication using PuTTY ............................................................................................ 33
Controller as a server device on Ethernet ................................................................................................................ 35 Before-you-begin checklist ............................................................................................................................... 35 The integration process .................................................................................................................................... 36 1 Create a control program in the Snap application ................................................................................... 36
Formatting a Modbus Ethernet Server address ................................................................................ 36 Editing a microblock address ............................................................................................................. 38
2 Download the Modbus driver and control programs ............................................................................... 38 3 Connect the Carrier controller to the third-party device .......................................................................... 39 4 Set up the driver properties for Modbus TCP/IP ...................................................................................... 40 5 Verify the controller is set up correctly ...................................................................................................... 40
To capture communication using Wireshark ..................................................................................... 42 To capture communication using PuTTY ............................................................................................ 43
Contents
Modbus Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 45 If the Carrier controller is a Serial Master or Ethernet Client ...................................................................... 45
Register addresses ............................................................................................................................. 45 Errors.................................................................................................................................................... 46
If the Carrier controller is a Serial Slave or Ethernet Server ....................................................................... 50 Register addresses ............................................................................................................................. 50 Errors.................................................................................................................................................... 50
Appendix A - Modbus Protocol Conformance Statement ....................................................................................... 51
Document revision history ........................................................................................................................................ 53
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A controller from Carrier can be used to integrate Modbus device(s) with your i-Vu system. The controller can
serve as a master or slave on a serial network, or a client or server on a TCP/IP network.
This document is divided into 4 sections that provide integration instructions for the 4 scenarios listed in the first
two columns below. Determine how your Carrier controller will be used, then go to the appropriate page for the
instructions.
If the Carrier controller
is to be a Modbus...
...on this
media type...
...you can use
this port...
See...
Master EIA-485, 2 wire
EIA-232
S2
S2
Controller as a master device
on EIA-232/485 (page 2)
Slave EIA-485, 2 wire
EIA-232
S2
S2
Controller as a slave device on
EIA-232/485 (page 13)
Client Ethernet E1 Controller as a client device on
Ethernet (page 23)
Server Ethernet E1 Controller as a server device on
Ethernet (page 35)
NOTES
The Modbus driver supports Modbus devices connected to port S2, and E1 simultaneously on the Carrier
controller. The third-party point count for the router is the total of the 2 ports.
The 2 ports can simultaneously have different functionality. For example, Port S2 could be a serial slave, and
Port E1 an Ethernet client.
Overview
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NOTE Modbus supports a single master on each network.
Carrier
Controllers i-Vu Link
i-Vu Open Link
Module Driver drv_ivulink_modbus_6-00-082*
drv_ivuopenlink_std_6-00-082*
Read/write capability Can read from and write to the third-party equipment
Third party
Supported equipment Any device that supports the Modbus (Modicon) protocol
Network media type EIA-232, EIA-485
Quantity of Modbus slave devices
you can physically connect to Port
S2 on the Carrier master controller
For EIA-232: 1 Modbus slave
For EIA-485: Up to 254 Modbus slaves
NOTE You may reach the point
limitation of the Carrier controller
before connecting 254 Modbus
slaves.
*You can download the latest drivers from the Carrier Control Systems Support Site
http://www.hvacpartners.com/, https://accounts.ivusystems.com/. Check the latest bulletin releases for new or
updated drivers.
Before-you-begin checklist
You need the following items, information, and skills for the integration process:
A points list for each Modbus device that includes register addresses and read/write
capabilities. Points lists are usually available from the third-party manufacturers
representative or website.
The addresses of the Modbus devices
The network media type required by the Modbus device: EIA-232 or EIA-485
A port pinout/configuration of the Modbus device. Pinouts are usually available from the third-
party manufacturers representative or website.
The Modbus networks baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop bits
Verification that all communication properties have been set on the Modbus devices
Verification of communications through the port the Carrier controller will connect to
Experience creating control programs in Snap
Experience installing, wiring, setting up, and downloading to the Carrier controller
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The integration process
Follow the steps in this section to integrate one or more third-party Modbus devices into an i-Vu system using an
i-Vu Link or i-Vu Open Link. To install and network a Link, see the Installation and Start-up Guide.
1 Create a control program in the Snap application
When you create your control program, use a Network I/O microblock for each third-party point.
TIP Verify the third-party manufacturers register addressing pattern by establishing communication with a
few points whose values you can physically manipulate before you spend time addressing the remaining
integration points.
Formatting a Modbus EIA-232/485 Master address
Use the information below to format a valid address in each microblock that you use to read or write to a third-
party point.
CAUTION
When integrating third-party devices into a i-Vu system, most communication problems are caused by incorrect
data or typing errors in the microblock's Address field.
Example: modbus://UINT/40128/26
NOTE To send a broadcast to all Modbus devices on the port specified by the protocol signature, use 0 for the
device address in a network output microblock.
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Register type/Register address
To... this kind of
value...
use this
microblock...
with this
register type...
and a Modbus
register address in
this range... 1
Read 0 to 65,535
Unsigned 16-bit integer
Input register (3XXXXX)
ANI Uint (not Unit) 300001365535
0 to 65,535
Unsigned 16-bit integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANI Uint (not Unit) 400001465535
0 to 4,294,967,296
Unsigned, 32-bit (long) integer
Input register (3XXXXX)
ANI Uint32 300001365535
0 to 4,294,967,296
Unsigned, 32-bit (long) integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANI Uint32 400001465535
32,768 to +32,767
Signed 16-bit integer
Input register (3XXXXX)
ANI Sint 300001365535
32,768 to +32,767
Signed 16-bit integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANI Sint 400001465535
-2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647
Signed, 32-bit (long) integer
Input register (3XXXXX)
ANI Sint32 300001365535
-2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647
Signed, 32-bit (long) integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANI Sint32 400001465535
Value with decimal point
Input register (3XXXXX)
ANI Float 300001365535 2
Value with decimal point
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANI Float 400001465535 2
0 or 1
Coil / Discrete (binary) output
BNI
(or ANI)
Do 165535 3
0 or 1
Discrete (binary) input (1XXXXX)
BNI
(or ANI)
Di 100001165535
0 or 1
Input register (3XXXXX)
BNI BITn (where n is a
value 0-15 defined in
points list)
300001365535
0 or 1
Holding register (4XXXXX)
BNI BITn (where n is a
value 0-15 defined in
points list)
400001465535
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To... this kind of
value...
use this
microblock...
with this
register type...
and a Modbus register
address in this range... 1
Write 0 to 65,535
Unsigned 16-bit integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANO Uint (not Unit) 400001465535
32,768 to +32,767
Signed 16-bit integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANO Sint 400001465535
Value with decimal point
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANO Float 400001465535 2
0 or 1
Coil
Discrete (binary) output
BNO
(or ANO)
Do 165535 3
0 or 1
Holding register (4XXXXX)
BNO
(or ANO)
BITn (where n is a
value 0-15 defined in
points list)
400001465535
1 The Modbus register address (sometimes called register, address, code, or parameter) must be a decimal value. If the
register addresses in the points list include the letters A-F, use a scientific calculator to convert these hexadecimal
values to decimal values.
If the register addresses in the points list are 5-digit numbers in the range #0001-#9999 (where # = the prefix 1, 3, or
4), you may use the addresses as they are, or change them to fit the formats in the table above by shifting the prefix
one digit to the left. For example, if you see the address 38129, you can also use 308129.
2 Each Float uses 2 consecutive Modbus register addresses. Use the lower number in the microblock address.
3 Enter the number without any leading zeros. For example, enter 125, not 000125.
See Modbus Troubleshooting (page 45) for more information on register addresses.
Editing a microblock address
You can edit a microblock address in the following places:
In the Snap Property Editor
In the i-Vu interface, on the microblock's Properties page > Details tab
In the i-Vu interface, on the control program's Properties page > Network Points tab
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2 Download the Modbus driver and control programs
If you do not already have the latest SAL library or drivers, download it from Carrier Control Systems Support Site
http://www.hvacpartners.com/, https://accounts.ivusystems.com/ and save it to your computer.
To apply the latest SAL in the i-Vu interface:
1 Click , then select System Options (or System Options > System Settings in the i-Vu Pro interface) >
Update tab.
NOTE Expand Current Libraries (.sal) to see the current SAL libraries and their revision. Compare them to
what you downloaded and determine if any of them need updating.
2 Click and browse to the updated .sal file that you have saved on your computer, select the
file, and click Open.
3 Click Continue.
4 When process is complete, the message appears File added successfully.
5 Click Close.
NOTE These changes are not applied until you have updated routers and controllers.
To add a new driver
1 On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click the router that you wish to update, and click Driver Properties.
2 Select Properties page > Update tab.
3 If the database contains 2 or more routers, you must check Change for all control programs of this type in
the Controller section.
4 Click Update. A message appears Changes the driver and screen file to use the current library version.
Continue?
NOTE If more than one router exists, the additional routers are listed below the Update button.
5 Click OK.
6 Click Accept.
7 Click the Download All Content button
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To add a control program
1 Select the router in the navigation tree and go to the Devices > Manage tab.
2 Select the controller in the list on the page.
3 If you are adding a new control program, click the Add Control Program button . A dialog
window appears.
4 Enter a name for your control program in Display Name and select your controller in the Controller drop-down
list.
5 Do one of the following:
If the control program is...
In the Control Program drop-down list Select the control program.
Not in the Control Program drop-down list a. Click Add New.
b. Browse to select the control program.
c. Click Open.
d. Click Continue.
e. Click Close.
6 Click Continue. When message appears File added successfully, click Close.
7 Click Close again.
8 Right-click on the controller in the list and select Check Status from the list. The status of the controller
should say File Mismatch.
9 Click the Download All Content button.
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3 Connect the Carrier controller to the third-party device
Wiring specifications
For... Use... Maximum Length
EIA-232 1828 AWG; twisted pair preferable 50 feet (15.24 meters)
EIA-485, 2-wire 1824 AWG twisted, shielded pair 1 3000 feet (914.4
meters)
1 Shielding provides noise immunity in an electrically noisy environment. Acceptable wiring types, in order of
greatest to least noise immunity, are:
2-pair, each pair individually shielded
2-pair, single overall cable shield
To wire a third-party device
1 Turn off the i-Vu Link/Open Link's power.
2 Check the communications wiring for shorts and grounds.
3 Wire the i-Vu Link/Open Link's Port S2 to the third-party device, then set the S2 jumper. See table and
notes below.
4 Turn on the i-Vu Link/Open Link's power.
For... Use i-Vu Link/Open
Link port...
Wire Carrier
terminal...
...to third-party
device terminal
Set the port's jumper(s) on
i-Vu Link/Open Link
EIA-232 S2 TX
Rx
Signal Ground
Rx
Tx
Gnd
EIA-232
EIA-485,
2-wire
S2 Net+
Net-
+
-
EIA-485
2-wire
NOTES
If you cannot determine the media type or connections of the third-party device, contact your third-party
representative.
Use the same polarity throughout the network segment.
Repeaters are required for more than 31 devices. See your third-party device manufacturer's
recommendations.
To reduce communication and data errors, terminate each end of an EIA-485 network with a resistor whose
value equals the network's characteristic impedance. Some third-party manufacturers provide a built-in
resistor that you enable or disable with a jumper. Make sure that only devices at the end of a network have
termination enabled.
EXAMPLE If an EIA-485 2-wire network's characteristic impedance is 120 Ohms, terminate one pair by
placing a 120 Ohm resistor across the Net+ and NET- connectors of the i-Vu Link/Open Link. Terminate the
other pair by placing a 120 Ohm resistor across the + and - connectors of the furthest third-party controller.
A solid receive light on the i-Vu Link/Open Link indicates a wiring or polarity problem.
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4 Set up the driver properties for Modbus EIA-232/485
1 On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click the i-Vu Link or i-Vu Open Link and select Driver Properties.
2 Expand Protocols, then select Modbus.
3 Under Port Configuration, check Enable under Port S2.
4 Set the remaining fields under Port Configuration to match the third-party device.
5 Under Protocol Configuration, verify that Is this device a Master is set to Yes.
6 Set the remaining fields using information from the third-party manufacturer's representative. Check Details
for help.
7 Click Apply.
8 Select Protocols in the navigation tree.
9 In the Protocol Status table, verify that Modbus shows Running on Port S2
If the status shows Not Running or the wrong port, verify that:
You selected the correct port in step 3 above.
You set the controller's DIP switches correctly.
The control program has at least one valid Modbus address. The driver must detect at least one valid
address to initiate Modbus communications.
5 Verify the controller is set up correctly
1 On the i-Vu navigation tree, select the controller.
2 Select the Properties page > Network Points tab.
If... Then...
You see the point value you
expect with no errors in the Error
column
You have successfully established communication with the
third-party device.
All points show question marks
instead of values
The i-Vu application is not communicating with the Carrier
controller or the control program. Troubleshoot the controller's
communications. See the controller's Installation and Start-up
Guide.
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If... Then...
Some points show question
marks instead of values
You may have exceeded the third-party points available in the
controller. If so, do one of the following:
Use a controller that provides more third-party points.
Split the points between two control programs used in
separate controllers.
To determine the number of third-party points used in a
controller:
On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click on the controller and
select Driver Properties > Driver > Properties > Settings tab,
and then scroll to Network Microblocks. Modbus integration
points capacity shows how many points the controller allows
and integration points active shows how many are currently
active.
The point name is red Select the controller on the i-Vu navigation tree. Select
Properties > Network Points tab. Look in the Error column for
one of the following error codes and descriptions.
1 - Communications Disabled for this Microblock
Enable the microblock's Communications Enabled field on
the Network Points tab, on the microblock's Properties
page > Details tab, or in the Snap application.
3 - Address Error - Unknown Protocol Specified
Select the correct port on the Modbus driver page, verify
that Address in the microblock is correct, or set the DIP
switches correctly on the controller.
All other errors
On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click the controller and
select Driver Properties, Carrier controller's driver, then
select Protocols > Modbus Error Definitions. Find the error
and its possible solution.
A value is incorrect Verify that:
The Address in the microblock is correct.
The retrieved value is scaled properly, if necessary. For
example, scaled from Celsius to Fahrenheit. Refer to the
third-party manufacturer's documentation or the
controller's Installation and Start-up Guide for scaling
information.
If the above solutions do not resolve the problem, gather the following information for Technical Support:
A diagnostic capture. See next topic.
A screenshot of the Driver Properties > Protocols > Properties page and the Driver > Protocols > Modbus >
Properties page
A screenshot of the Properties page > Network Points tab showing addresses and errors
Technical instructions for the third-party device, if available
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To capture communication using PuTTY
Use PuTTY, a free open source terminal emulation program that works with all Windows operating systems, to
capture communication between the controller and the Modbus device into a text file.
PREREQUISITES
Download and install PuTTY from the PuTTY website
(http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html).
Get the Carrier controller's IP address.
Get the longest microblock refresh time in the control program that has the error you are troubleshooting. In
the i-Vu interface, view the control program's Properties page > Network Points tab to see all the refresh
times.
1 Connect your computer's Ethernet port to the controller's Ethernet port using one of the following:
A CAT5 or higher Ethernet crossover cable
A hub and a CAT5 or higher Ethernet straight-through cable
2 Ping the Carrier controller to verify communications between the controller and the computer you are using to
get this capture.
3 On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click the controller, select Driver Properties, then select Protocols.
4 Click Properties, select Enable Telnet diagnostics, then click Accept.
5 Start PuTTY.
6 Enter the controller's IP address.
7 Select Telnet as the Connection Type.
8 Click the Logging option in the upper left corner of the left pane.
9 Select Printable output.
10 Select a location for the capture text file.
11 Click Open to start the session.
12 After Login:>, type: diagport
Press Enter.
To capture data receipts, after diagport>, type: modbus rx
Press Enter.
To capture data transmissions, after diagport>, type: modbus tx
Press Enter.
To capture more detailed diagnostic messages, after diagport>, type: modbus vmsg
Press Enter.
To capture error messages, after diagport>, type: modbus emsg
Press Enter.
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13 Verify the displayed text shows: modbus reporting level status:
rx on
tx on
flush off
fc1 off
fc2 off
vmsg on
emsg on
off
If rx, tx, vmsg, or emsg show off, repeat the appropriate step (13, 14, 15, or 16) to turn on capture
of that item.
14 After diagport>, type: go
Press Enter.
15 Run the capture for one of the following periods of time:
If all microblock refresh times are one minute or less, run the capture for 5 minutes.
If any microblock refresh time is longer than 1 minute, run the capture for 5 times the longest microblock
refresh time.
16 Type: stop
Press Enter. Verify that you see diagport> before doing the next step.
17 After diagport>, type: logout
Press Enter.
18 To end the PuTTY session, click the X in the upper right corner.
19 In i-Vu, clear the Enable Telnet diagnostics checkbox (see steps 3 and 4), then click OK.
20 Open the text file from the location you selected in step 11, and then verify that it legibly shows the same
information that PuTTY displayed.
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You can integrate an Carrier controller acting as a slave device into a third-party Modbus system.
Carrier
Controllers i-Vu Link i-Vu Open Link
Driver drv_ivulink_modbus_6-00-082*
drv_ivuopenlink_std_6-00-082*
Read/write capability Can be read from and written to
Third party
Supported equipment A master device that supports the Modbus (Modicon)
protocol
Network media type EIA-232, EIA-485
Quantity of devices you can
physically connect to Port S2 on the
Carrier controller
1 Modbus master
*You can download the latest drivers from the Carrier Control Systems Support Site
http://www.hvacpartners.com/, https://accounts.ivusystems.com/. Check the latest bulletin releases for new or
updated drivers.
Before-you-begin checklist
You need the following items, information, and skills for the integration process:
A list of the points in the Carrier controller that the Modbus device will read or write to.
The Carrier controller's address on the Modbus network.
The network media type required by the Modbus device: EIA-232 or EIA-485
A port pinout/configuration of the Modbus device. Pinouts are usually available from the third-party
manufacturers representative or website.
The Modbus networks baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop bits
Verification that all communication properties have been set on the Modbus devices
Verification of communications through the port the Carrier controller will connect to
Experience creating control programs in the Snap application
Experience installing, wiring, setting up, and downloading to the Carrier controller
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The integration process
Follow the steps in this section to integrate a an i-Vu Link or i-Vu Open Link into a Modbus system. To install and
network the Link, see the Installation and Start-up Guide.
1 Create a control program in the Snap application
When you create your control program, use a Network I/O microblock for each value that you want to expose to
the Modbus master.
Formatting a Modbus EIA-232/485 Slave address
Use the information below to format a valid address in each microblock that you want to expose to the Modbus
master.
CAUTION
When integrating third-party devices into a i-Vu system, most communication problems are caused by incorrect
data or typing errors in the microblock's Address field.
Example: modbus://UINT/40128
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Register type/Register address
When the Carrier controller is a slave device, you must expose its points so that they can be read or written to by a
third-party master device.
For a third-
party device
to...
this kind of exposed value in
the Carrier controller...
use this
microblock...
with this
register type...
and a Modbus
register address in
this range...
Write
0 to 65,535
Unsigned 16-bit integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANI Uint (not Unit) 400001465535
32,768 to +32,767
Signed 16-bit integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANI Sint 400001465535
Value with decimal point
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANI Float 400001465535
0 or 1
Coil
Discrete (binary) output
BNI Do 165535 3
Read
0 to 65,535
Unsigned 16-bit integer
Input register (3XXXXX)
ANO Uint (not Unit) 300001365535
0 to 65,535
Unsigned 16-bit integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANO Uint (not Unit) 400001465535
32,768 to +32,767
Signed 16-bit integer
Input register (3XXXXX)
ANO Sint 300001365535
32,768 to +32,767
Signed 16-bit integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANO Sint 400001465535
Value with decimal point
Input register (3XXXXX)
ANO Float 300001365535
Value with decimal point
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANO Float 400001465535
0 or 1
Coil
Discrete (binary) output
BNO Do 165535 3
0 or 1
Discrete (binary) input
(1XXXXX)
BNO Di 100001165535
1 If the register addresses in the points list are 5-digit numbers in the range #0001-#9999 (where # = the prefix 1, 3,
or 4), you may use the addresses as they are, or change them to fit the formats in the table above by shifting the
prefix one digit to the left. For example, if you see the address 38129, you can also use 308129.
2 Each Float uses 2 consecutive Modbus register addresses. Use the lower number in the microblock address.
3 Enter the number without any leading zeros. For example, enter 125, not 000125.
See Modbus Troubleshooting (page 45) for more information on register addresses.
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Editing a microblock address
You can edit a microblock address in the following places:
In the Snap Property Editor
In the i-Vu interface, on the microblock's Properties page > Details tab
In the i-Vu interface, on the control program's Properties page > Network Points tab
2 Download the Modbus driver and control programs
If you do not already have the latest SAL library or drivers, download it from Carrier Control Systems Support Site
http://www.hvacpartners.com/, https://accounts.ivusystems.com/ and save it to your computer.
To apply the latest SAL in the i-Vu interface:
1 Click , then select System Options (or System Options > System Settings in the i-Vu Pro interface) >
Update tab.
NOTE Expand Current Libraries (.sal) to see the current SAL libraries and their revision. Compare them to
what you downloaded and determine if any of them need updating.
2 Click and browse to the updated .sal file that you have saved on your computer, select the
file, and click Open.
3 Click Continue.
4 When process is complete, the message appears File added successfully.
5 Click Close.
NOTE These changes are not applied until you have updated routers and controllers.
To add a new driver
1 On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click the router that you wish to update, and click Driver Properties.
2 Select Properties page > Update tab.
3 If the database contains 2 or more routers, you must check Change for all control programs of this type in
the Controller section.
4 Click Update. A message appears Changes the driver and screen file to use the current library version.
Continue?
NOTE If more than one router exists, the additional routers are listed below the Update button.
5 Click OK.
6 Click Accept.
7 Click the Download All Content button
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To add a control program
1 Select the router in the navigation tree and go to the Devices > Manage tab.
2 Select the controller in the list on the page.
3 If you are adding a new control program, click the Add Control Program button . A dialog
window appears.
4 Enter a name for your control program in Display Name and select your controller in the Controller drop-down
list.
5 Do one of the following:
If the control program is...
In the Control Program drop-down list Select the control program.
Not in the Control Program drop-down list a. Click Add New.
b. Browse to select the control program.
c. Click Open.
d. Click Continue.
e. Click Close.
6 Click Continue. When message appears File added successfully, click Close.
7 Click Close again.
8 Right-click on the controller in the list and select Check Status from the list. The status of the controller
should say File Mismatch.
9 Click the Download All Content button.
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3 Connect the Carrier controller to the third-party device
Wiring specifications
For... Use... Maximum Length
EIA-232 1828 AWG; twisted pair preferable 50 feet (15.24 meters)
EIA-485, 2-wire 1824 AWG twisted, shielded pair 1 3000 feet (914.4
meters)
1 Shielding provides noise immunity in an electrically noisy environment. Acceptable wiring types, in order of
greatest to least noise immunity, are:
2-pair, each pair individually shielded
2-pair, single overall cable shield
To wire a third-party device
1 Turn off the i-Vu Link/Open Link's power.
2 Check the communications wiring for shorts and grounds.
3 Wire the i-Vu Link/Open Link's Port S2 to the third-party device, then set the S2 jumper. See table and
notes below.
4 Turn on the i-Vu Link/Open Link's power.
For... Use i-Vu Link/Open
Link port...
Wire Carrier
terminal...
...to third-party
device terminal
Set the port's jumper(s) on
i-Vu Link/Open Link
EIA-232 S2 TX
Rx
Signal Ground
Rx
Tx
Gnd
EIA-232
EIA-485,
2-wire
S2 Net+
Net-
+
-
EIA-485
2-wire
NOTES
If you cannot determine the media type or connections of the third-party device, contact your third-party
representative.
Use the same polarity throughout the network segment.
Repeaters are required for more than 31 devices. See your third-party device manufacturer's
recommendations.
To reduce communication and data errors, terminate each end of an EIA-485 network with a resistor whose
value equals the network's characteristic impedance. Some third-party manufacturers provide a built-in
resistor that you enable or disable with a jumper. Make sure that only devices at the end of a network have
termination enabled.
EXAMPLE If an EIA-485 2-wire network's characteristic impedance is 120 Ohms, terminate one pair by
placing a 120 Ohm resistor across the Net+ and NET- connectors of the i-Vu Link/Open Link. Terminate the
other pair by placing a 120 Ohm resistor across the + and - connectors of the furthest third-party controller.
A solid receive light on the i-Vu Link/Open Link indicates a wiring or polarity problem.
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4 Set up the driver properties for Modbus EIA-232/485
1 On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click the i-Vu Link or i-Vu Open Link and select Driver Properties.
2 Expand Protocols, then select Modbus.
3 Under Port Configuration, check Enable under Port S2.
4 Set the remaining fields under Port Configuration to match the third-party device.
5 Under Protocol Configuration, set Is this device a Master to No.
6 In the Modbus Slave Address for this port is field, type the address of the Carrier controller on the third-party
network.
7 Set the remaining fields using information from the third-party manufacturer's representative. Check Details
for help.
8 Click Apply.
9 Select Protocols in the Driver Properties navigation tree.
10 In the Protocol Status table, verify that Modbus shows Running on Port S2
If the status shows Not Running or the wrong port, verify that:
You set the controller's DIP switches correctly.
The control program has at least one valid Modbus address. The driver must detect at least one valid
address to initiate Modbus communications.
5 Verify the controller is set up correctly
1 On the i-Vu navigation tree, select the controller.
2 Select the Properties page > Network Points tab.
If... Then...
You see the point value you
expect and the Error column
shows Initializing
You have successfully exposed the Carrier controller's value to
the third-party device.
All points show question marks
instead of values
The i-Vu application is not communicating with the Carrier
controller or the control program. Troubleshoot the controller's
communications. See the controller's Installation and Start-up
Guide.
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If... Then...
Some points show question
marks instead of values
You may have exceeded the third-party points available in the
controller. If so, do one of the following:
Use a controller that provides more third-party points.
Split the points between two control programs used in
separate controllers.
To determine the number of third-party points used in a
controller: On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click on the
controller and select Driver Properties > Driver > Properties >
Settings tab, and then scroll to Network Microblocks. Number
of integration points requested and Number of integration
points active show how many third-party Network I/O
microblocks the controller is using. These counts will differ if
you exceed the controller's integration point limit. For example,
if your i-Vu Link/Open Link's control program includes 27
third-party points, your Integration points requested will be 27
and your Integration points active will be 25.
The point name is red Select the controller on the i-Vu navigation tree. Select
Properties > Network Points tab. Look in the Error column for
one of the following error codes and descriptions.
1 - Communications Disabled for this Microblock
Enable the microblock's Communications Enabled field on
the Network Points tab, on the microblock's Properties
page > Details tab, or in the Snap application.
3 - Address Error - Unknown Protocol Specified
Select the correct port on the Modbus driver page, verify
that Address in the microblock is correct, or set the DIP
switches correctly on the controller.
All other errors
On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click the controller and
select Driver Properties, Carrier controller's driver, then
select Protocols > Modbus Error Definitions. Find the error
and its possible solution.
A value is incorrect Verify that the Address in the microblock is correct.
If the above solutions do not resolve the problem, gather the following information for Technical Support:
A diagnostic capture. See next topic.
A screenshot of the Driver Properties > Protocols > Properties page and the Driver > Protocols > Modbus >
Properties page
A screenshot of the Properties page > Network Points tab showing addresses and errors
Technical instructions for the third-party device, if available
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To capture communication using PuTTY
Use PuTTY, a free open source terminal emulation program that works with all Windows operating systems, to
capture communication between the controller and the Modbus device into a text file.
PREREQUISITES
Download and install PuTTY from the PuTTY website
(http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html).
Get the Carrier controller's IP address.
Get the longest microblock refresh time in the control program that has the error you are troubleshooting. In
the i-Vu interface, view the control program's Properties page > Network Points tab to see all the refresh
times.
1 Connect your computer's Ethernet port to the controller's Ethernet port using one of the following:
A CAT5 or higher Ethernet crossover cable
A hub and a CAT5 or higher Ethernet straight-through cable
2 Ping the Carrier controller to verify communications between the controller and the computer you are using to
get this capture.
3 On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click the controller, select Driver Properties, then select Protocols.
4 Click Properties, select Enable Telnet diagnostics, then click Accept.
5 Start PuTTY.
6 Enter the controller's IP address.
7 Select Telnet as the Connection Type.
8 Click the Logging option in the upper left corner of the left pane.
9 Select Printable output.
10 Select a location for the capture text file.
11 Click Open to start the session.
12 After Login:>, type: diagport
Press Enter.
To capture data receipts, after diagport>, type: modbus rx
Press Enter.
To capture data transmissions, after diagport>, type: modbus tx
Press Enter.
To capture more detailed diagnostic messages, after diagport>, type: modbus vmsg
Press Enter.
To capture error messages, after diagport>, type: modbus emsg
Press Enter.
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13 Verify the displayed text shows: modbus reporting level status:
rx on
tx on
flush off
fc1 off
fc2 off
vmsg on
emsg on
off
If rx, tx, vmsg, or emsg show off, repeat the appropriate step (13, 14, 15, or 16) to turn on capture
of that item.
14 After diagport>, type: go
Press Enter.
15 Run the capture for one of the following periods of time:
If all microblock refresh times are one minute or less, run the capture for 5 minutes.
If any microblock refresh time is longer than 1 minute, run the capture for 5 times the longest microblock
refresh time.
16 Type: stop
Press Enter. Verify that you see diagport> before doing the next step.
17 After diagport>, type: logout
Press Enter.
18 To end the PuTTY session, click the X in the upper right corner.
19 In i-Vu, clear the Enable Telnet diagnostics checkbox (see steps 3 and 4), then click OK.
20 Open the text file from the location you selected in step 11, and then verify that it legibly shows the same
information that PuTTY displayed.
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You can integrate Modbus devices into an i-Vu system with a Carrier controller acting as an IP client in either of
the following scenarios:
The client controller reads and writes to points in a Modbus server.
The client controller communicates with a Modbus gateway server to read and write to points in Modbus
server devices.
Carrier
Controllers i-Vu Link i-Vu Open Link
Driver drv_ivulink_modbus_6-00-082*
drv_ivuopenlink_std_6-00-082*
Read/write capability Can read from and write to the third-party equipment
Third party
Supported equipment Any device that supports the Modbus (Modicon) protocol
Network media type Ethernet
Quantity of devices you can connect
to the Carrier client controller
Up to 30 Modbus TCP/IP connections.**
*You can download the latest drivers from the Carrier Control Systems Support Site
http://www.hvacpartners.com/, https://accounts.ivusystems.com/. Check the latest bulletin
releases for new or updated drivers.
**You may be able to connect more devices (256 maximum) if you consider the following:
The lower the point count per device, the more devices you can connect.
The more devices, the slower the communication between the
Carrier controller and the Modbus devices.
A practical limit in most systems is approximately 100 devices. To connect more than 30 devices,
change the Close socket after each completed transaction setting in the driver.
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Before-you-begin checklist
You need the following items, information, and skills for the integration process:
The IP addresses of the Modbus server
The Unit ID of each Modbus device that contains points that the Carrier controller will read and write to, and a
points list for each device that includes point register addresses and read/write capabilities. Points lists are
usually available from the third-party manufacturers representative or website.
Verification that all communication properties have been set on the Modbus devices
Verification of Ethernet communication with each server that the Carrier controller will connect to
Experience creating control programs in the Snap application
Experience installing, wiring, setting up, and downloading to the Carrier controller
The integration process
Follow the steps in this section to integrate one or more third-party Modbus devices into an i-Vu system using an
i-Vu Link or i-Vu Open Link. To install and network a Link, see the Installation and Start-up Guide.
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1 Create a control program in the Snap application
When you create your control program, use a Network I/O microblock for each third-party point.
TIP Verify the third-party manufacturers register addressing pattern by establishing communication with a
few points whose values you can physically manipulate before you spend time addressing the remaining
integration points.
Formatting a Modbus Ethernet Client address
Use the information below to format a valid address in each microblock that you use to read or write to a third-
party point.
CAUTION
When integrating third-party devices into a i-Vu system, most communication problems are caused by incorrect
data or typing errors in the microblock's Address field.
Example: mtcpip://UINT/40128/3/192.168.168.1
Unit ID
If the register address is in... the Unit ID is...
The Modbus server 0 or 255
A device on the Modbus server's serial network 1254
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Register type/Register address
To... this kind of
value...
use this
microblock...
with this
register type...
and a Modbus
register address in
this range... 1
Read
0 to 65,535
Unsigned 16-bit integer
Input register (3XXXXX)
ANI Uint (not Unit) 300001365535
0 to 65,535
Unsigned 16-bit integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANI Uint (not Unit) 400001465535
0 to 4,294,967,296
Unsigned, 32-bit (long) integer
Input register (3XXXXX)
ANI Uint32 300001365535
0 to 4,294,967,296
Unsigned, 32-bit (long) integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANI Uint32 400001465535
32,768 to +32,767
Signed 16-bit integer
Input register (3XXXXX)
ANI Sint 300001365535
32,768 to +32,767
Signed 16-bit integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANI Sint 400001465535
-2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647
Signed, 32-bit (long) integer
Input register (3XXXXX)
ANI Sint32 300001365535
-2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647
Signed, 32-bit (long) integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANI Sint32 400001465535
Value with decimal point
Input register (3XXXXX)
ANI Float 300001365535 2
Value with decimal point
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANI Float 400001465535 2
0 or 1
Coil / Discrete (binary) output
BNI
(or ANI)
Do 165535 3
0 or 1
Discrete (binary) input (1XXXXX)
BNI
(or ANI)
Di 100001165535
0 or 1
Input register (3XXXXX)
BNI BITn (where n is a
value 0-15 defined
in points list)
300001365535
0 or 1
Holding register (4XXXXX)
BNI BITn (where n is a
value 0-15 defined
in points list)
400001465535
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To... this kind of
value...
use this
microblock...
with this
register type...
and a Modbus
register address in
this range... 1
Write 0 to 65,535
Unsigned 16-bit integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANO Uint (not Unit) 400001465535
32,768 to +32,767
Signed 16-bit integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANO Sint 400001465535
Value with decimal point
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANO Float 400001465535 2
0 or 1
Coil
Discrete (binary) output
BNO
(or ANO)
Do 165535 3
0 or 1
Holding register (4XXXXX)
BNO
(or ANO)
BITn (where n is a
value 0-15 defined in
points list)
400001465535
1 The Modbus register address (sometimes called register, address, code, or parameter) must be a decimal value. If
the register addresses in the points list include the letters A-F, use a scientific calculator to convert these
hexadecimal values to decimal values.
If the register addresses in the points list are 5-digit numbers in the range #0001-#9999 (where # = the prefix 1, 3,
or 4), you may use the addresses as they are, or change them to fit the formats in the table above by shifting the
prefix one digit to the left. For example, if you see the address 38129, you can also use 308129.
2 Each Float uses 2 consecutive Modbus register addresses. Use the lower number in the microblock address.
3 Enter the number without any leading zeros. For example, enter 125, not 000125.
See Modbus Troubleshooting (page 45) for more information on register addresses.
Editing a microblock address
You can edit a microblock address in the following places:
In the Snap Property Editor
In the i-Vu interface, on the microblock's Properties page > Details tab
In the i-Vu interface, on the control program's Properties page > Network Points tab
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2 Download the Modbus driver and control programs
If you do not already have the latest SAL library or drivers, download it from Carrier Control Systems Support Site
http://www.hvacpartners.com/, https://accounts.ivusystems.com/ and save it to your computer.
To apply the latest SAL in the i-Vu interface:
1 Click , then select System Options (or System Options > System Settings in the i-Vu Pro interface) >
Update tab.
NOTE Expand Current Libraries (.sal) to see the current SAL libraries and their revision. Compare them to
what you downloaded and determine if any of them need updating.
2 Click and browse to the updated .sal file that you have saved on your computer, select the
file, and click Open.
3 Click Continue.
4 When process is complete, the message appears File added successfully.
5 Click Close.
NOTE These changes are not applied until you have updated routers and controllers.
To add a new driver
1 On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click the router that you wish to update, and click Driver Properties.
2 Select Properties page > Update tab.
3 If the database contains 2 or more routers, you must check Change for all control programs of this type in
the Controller section.
4 Click Update. A message appears Changes the driver and screen file to use the current library version.
Continue?
NOTE If more than one router exists, the additional routers are listed below the Update button.
5 Click OK.
6 Click Accept.
7 Click the Download All Content button
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To add a control program
1 Select the router in the navigation tree and go to the Devices > Manage tab.
2 Select the controller in the list on the page.
3 If you are adding a new control program, click the Add Control Program button . A dialog
window appears.
4 Enter a name for your control program in Display Name and select your controller in the Controller drop-down
list.
5 Do one of the following:
If the control program is...
In the Control Program drop-down list Select the control program.
Not in the Control Program drop-down list a. Click Add New.
b. Browse to select the control program.
c. Click Open.
d. Click Continue.
e. Click Close.
6 Click Continue. When message appears File added successfully, click Close.
7 Click Close again.
8 Right-click on the controller in the list and select Check Status from the list. The status of the controller
should say File Mismatch.
9 Click the Download All Content button.
3 Connect the Carrier controller to the third-party device
Use one of the following CAT5 or higher Ethernet cables:
A cross-over cable to connect the Carrier controller directly to the third-party Modbus device
A straight-through cable to connect the controller to a hub or switch, and a second straight-through cable to
connect the hub or switch to the third-party Modbus device
Maximum cable length: 328 feet (100 meters)
1 Turn off the Carrier controller's power.
2 Check the communications wiring for shorts and grounds.
3 Wire the Carrier controller's Port E1 to the third-party device.
NOTE Port E1 will still be capable of BACnet communication.
4 Turn on the Carrier controller's power.
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4 Set up the driver properties for Modbus TCP/IP
1 On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click the i-Vu Link or i-Vu Open Link and select Driver Properties.
2 Expand Protocols, then select Modbus TCP/IP.
3 Under Port Configuration, select TCP/IP as the Communication Type.
4 The standard Modbus TCP Port is 502. If a different port is to be used, type the port number. Select the
Details checkbox for help.
5 Under Modbus Protocol Configuration, set This device is a Client to Yes.
6 Set the remaining fields using information from the third-party manufacturer's representative. Check Details
for help.
7 If the Carrier controller has more than 30 TCP/IP connections, under Modbus TCP/IP Protocol Configuration,
change Close socket after each completed transaction to Yes.
NOTE If you connect more than 30 devices (256 maximum), consider the following:
The lower the point count per device, the more devices you can connect.
The more devices, the slower the communication between the Carrier controller and the Modbus devices.
A practical limit in most systems is approximately 100 devices.
8 Click Accept.
9 Select Protocols in the Driver Properties navigation tree.
10 In the Protocol Status table, verify that mtcpip shows Running on Port E1.
5 Verify the controller is set up correctly
1 On the i-Vu navigation tree, select the controller.
2 Select the Properties page > Network Points tab.
If... Then...
You see the point value you
expect with no errors in the
Error column
You have successfully established communication with the third-
party device.
All points show question marks
instead of values
The i-Vu application is not communicating with the Carrier
controller or the control program. Troubleshoot the controller's
communications. See the controller's Installation and Start-up
Guide.
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If... Then...
Some points show question
marks instead of values
You may have exceeded the third-party points available in the
controller. If so, do one of the following:
Use a controller that provides more third-party points.
Split the points between two control programs used in
separate controllers.
To determine the number of third-party points used in a
controller: On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click on the
controller and select Driver Properties > Driver > Properties >
Settings tab, and then scroll to Network Microblocks. Number of
integration points requested and Number of integration points
active show how many third-party Network I/O microblocks the
controller is using. These counts will differ if you exceed the
controller's integration point limit. For example, if your i-Vu
Link/Open Link's control program includes 27 third-party points,
your Integration points requested will be 27 and your Integration
points active will be 25.
The point name is red Select the controller on the i-Vu navigation tree. Select
Properties > Network Points tab. Look in the Error column for
one of the following error codes and descriptions.
1 - Communications Disabled for this Microblock
Enable the microblock's Communications Enabled field on
the Network Points tab, on the microblock's Properties page
> Details tab, or in the Snap application.
3 - Address Error - Unknown Protocol Specified
Select the correct port on the Modbus driver page, verify
that Address in the microblock is correct, or set the DIP
switches correctly on the controller.
All other errors
On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click the controller and
select Driver Properties, Carrier controller's driver, then
select Protocols > Modbus Error Definitions. Find the error
and its possible solution.
A value is incorrect Verify that:
The Address in the microblock is correct.
The retrieved value is scaled properly, if necessary. For
example, scaled from Celsius to Fahrenheit. Refer to the
third-party manufacturer's documentation or the controller's
Installation and Start-up Guide for scaling information.
If the above solutions do not resolve the problem, gather the following information for Technical Support:
A diagnostic capture using Wireshark. See the following section for Wireshark instructions.
NOTE If directed by Tech Support, you can use PuTTY to get a diagnostic capture. PuTTY instructions are after
the Wireshark instructions.
A screenshot of the driver's Protocols and Modbus TCP/IP pages.
A screenshot of the Properties page > Network Points tab showing addresses and errors
All information from a Modstat copied into a text file.
Right-click the Modstat, then select Select All. Press Ctrl+C to copy the information, then open Notepad and
paste the information into a text file.
Technical instructions for the third-party device, if available
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To capture communication using Wireshark
Use Wireshark, a network analysis tool, to capture the Ethernet communication between the Carrier controller and
the Modbus device.
PREREQUISITE Provide an Ethernet hub (not a switch) so that Wireshark can capture all Ethernet communication,
not just broadcasts.
1 Download the latest version of Wireshark from the Wireshark website (http://www.wireshark.org).
2 Run the Wireshark install program, accepting all defaults. Include WinPcap in the installation.
3 Disconnect the network cable from the Carrier controller's Ethernet port, then plug the cable into the hub's
Uplink port.
4 Use a separate Ethernet cable to connect the controller's Ethernet port to the hub.
5 Connect the Modbus device's Ethernet cable to the hub.
6 Connect the Ethernet port of the computer running Wireshark to the hub.
7 On the computer, click Start > All Programs > Wireshark.
8 From the menu bar, select Capture > Interfaces.
9 Click the Start button next to the adapter that is connected to the network. This starts the IP capture.
TIP Choose the adapter that shows the Packets value changing.
10 Allow the capture to run long enough to ensure that there is sufficient data to allow a technician to review the
problem.
11 On the menu bar, select Capture > Stop to stop the data capture.
12 Select File > Save and save the capture to a convenient location. Leave the Save as type default set to
Wireshark/tcpdump/ - libpcap (*.pcap, *.cap).
13 Send the file to Carrier Technical Support for analysis.
TIP You can color code the information in the Wireshark capture file based on user-defined criteria. See
Wireshark's Help for instructions on setting up Coloring Rules.
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To capture communication using PuTTY
Use PuTTY, a free open source terminal emulation program that works with all Windows operating systems, to
capture communication between the controller and the Modbus device into a text file.
PREREQUISITES
Download and install PuTTY from the PuTTY website
(http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html).
Get the Carrier controller's IP address.
Get the longest microblock refresh time in the control program that has the error you are troubleshooting. In
the i-Vu interface, view the control program's Properties page > Network Points tab to see all the refresh
times.
1 Connect your computer's Ethernet port to the controller's Ethernet port using one of the following:
A CAT5 or higher Ethernet crossover cable
A hub and a CAT5 or higher Ethernet straight-through cable
2 Ping the Carrier controller to verify communications between the controller and the computer you are using to
get this capture.
3 Right-click the controller, select Driver Properties and click Protocols.
4 Click Properties, check Enable Telnet diagnostics, then click Accept.
5 Start PuTTY.
6 Enter the controller's IP address.
7 Select Telnet as the Connection Type.
8 Click the Logging option in the upper left corner of the left pane.
9 Select Printable output.
10 Select a location for the capture text file.
11 Click Open to start the session.
12 After Login:>, type: diagport
Press Enter.
13 To capture data receipts, after diagport>, type: mtcpip rx
Press Enter.
14 To capture data transmissions, after diagport>, type: mtcpip tx
Press Enter.
15 To capture more detailed diagnostic messages, after diagport>, type: mtcpip vmsg
Press Enter.
16 To capture error messages, after diagport>, type: mtcpip emsg
Press Enter.
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17 Verify the displayed text shows: modbus reporting level status:
rx on
tx on
flush off
fc1 off
fc2 off
vmsg on
emsg on
off
If rx, tx, vmsg, or emsg show off, repeat the appropriate step (13, 14, 15, or 16) to turn on capture
of that item.
18 After diagport>, type: go
Press Enter.
19 Run the capture for one of the following periods of time:
If all microblock refresh times are one minute or less, run the capture for 5 minutes.
If any microblock refresh time is longer than 1 minute, run the capture for 5 times the longest microblock
refresh time.
20 Type: stop
Press Enter. Verify that you see diagport> before doing the next step.
21 After diagport>, type: logout
Press Enter.
22 To end the PuTTY session, click the X in the upper right corner.
23 In the i-Vu interface, uncheck Enable Telnet diagnostics (see steps 3 and 4), then click Accept.
24 Open the text file from the location you selected in step 11, and then verify that it legibly shows the same
information that PuTTY displayed.
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NOTE Modbus supports a single master on each network.
Carrier
Controllers i-Vu Link/Open Link
i-Vu Open Link
Drivers drv_ivulink_modbus_6-00-082*
drv_ivuopenlink_std_6-00-082*
Read/write capability Can be read from and written to
Third party
Supported equipment Any device that supports the Modbus (Modicon) protocol
Network media type Ethernet
Quantity of devices you can connect
to the Carrier controller
Up to 30 Modbus TCP/IP connections.**
*You can download the latest drivers from the Carrier Control Systems Support Site
http://www.hvacpartners.com/, https://accounts.ivusystems.com/. Check the latest bulletin releases for new or
updated drivers.
**You may be able to connect more devices (256 maximum) if you consider the following:
The lower the point count per device, the more devices you can connect.
The more devices, the slower the communication between the
Carrier controller and the Modbus devices.
A practical limit in most systems is approximately 100 devices. To connect more than 30 devices, change the
Close socket after each completed transaction setting in the driver.
Before-you-begin checklist
You need the following items, information, and skills for the integration process:
A list of the points in the Carrier controller that the Modbus client will read or write to.
Verification that all communication properties have been set on the Modbus devices
Verification of Ethernet communication with each Modbus client that the Carrier controller will connect to
Experience creating control programs in the Snap application
Experience installing, wiring, setting up, and downloading to the Carrier controller
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The integration process
Follow the steps in this section to integrate a an i-Vu Link or i-Vu Open Link into a Modbus system. To install and
network the Link, see the Installation and Start-up Guide.
1 Create a control program in the Snap application
When you create your control program, use a Network I/O microblock for each value that you want to expose to
the Modbus client.
Formatting a Modbus Ethernet Server address
Use the information below to format a valid address for each value that you want to expose to the Modbus client.
CAUTION
When integrating third-party devices into a i-Vu system, most communication problems are caused by incorrect
data or typing errors in the microblock's Address field.
Example: mtcpip://UINT/40128
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Register type/Register address
When the Carrier controller is a server device, you must expose its points so that they can be read or written to by
a third-party client device.
For a third-
party device
to...
this kind of exposed value in
the Carrier controller...
use this
microblock...
with this
register type...
and a Modbus
register address in
this range...
Write
0 to 65,535
Unsigned 16-bit integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANI Uint (not Unit) 400001465535
32,768 to +32,767
Signed 16-bit integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANI Sint 400001465535
Value with decimal point
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANI Float 400001465535
0 or 1
Coil
Discrete (binary) output
BNI Do 165535 3
Read
0 to 65,535
Unsigned 16-bit integer
Input register (3XXXXX)
ANO Uint (not Unit) 300001365535
0 to 65,535
Unsigned 16-bit integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANO Uint (not Unit) 400001465535
32,768 to +32,767
Signed 16-bit integer
Input register (3XXXXX)
ANO Sint 300001365535
32,768 to +32,767
Signed 16-bit integer
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANO Sint 400001465535
Value with decimal point
Input register (3XXXXX)
ANO Float 300001365535
Value with decimal point
Holding register (4XXXXX)
ANO Float 400001465535
0 or 1
Coil
Discrete (binary) output
BNO Do 165535 3
0 or 1
Discrete (binary) input
(1XXXXX)
BNO Di 100001165535
1 If the register addresses in the points list are 5-digit numbers in the range #0001-#9999 (where # = the prefix 1, 3,
or 4), you may use the addresses as they are, or change them to fit the formats in the table above by shifting the
prefix one digit to the left. For example, if you see the address 38129, you can also use 308129.
2 Each Float uses 2 consecutive Modbus register addresses. Use the lower number in the microblock address.
3 Enter the number without any leading zeros. For example, enter 125, not 000125.
See Modbus Troubleshooting (page 45) for more information on register addresses.
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Editing a microblock address
You can edit a microblock address in the following places:
In the Snap Property Editor
In the i-Vu interface, on the microblock's Properties page > Details tab
In the i-Vu interface, on the control program's Properties page > Network Points tab
2 Download the Modbus driver and control programs
If you do not already have the latest SAL library or drivers, download it from Carrier Control Systems Support Site
http://www.hvacpartners.com/, https://accounts.ivusystems.com/ and save it to your computer.
To apply the latest SAL in the i-Vu interface:
1 Click , then select System Options (or System Options > System Settings in the i-Vu Pro interface) >
Update tab.
NOTE Expand Current Libraries (.sal) to see the current SAL libraries and their revision. Compare them to
what you downloaded and determine if any of them need updating.
2 Click and browse to the updated .sal file that you have saved on your computer, select the
file, and click Open.
3 Click Continue.
4 When process is complete, the message appears File added successfully.
5 Click Close.
NOTE These changes are not applied until you have updated routers and controllers.
To add a new driver
1 On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click the router that you wish to update, and click Driver Properties.
2 Select Properties page > Update tab.
3 If the database contains 2 or more routers, you must check Change for all control programs of this type in
the Controller section.
4 Click Update. A message appears Changes the driver and screen file to use the current library version.
Continue?
NOTE If more than one router exists, the additional routers are listed below the Update button.
5 Click OK.
6 Click Accept.
7 Click the Download All Content button
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To add a control program
1 Select the router in the navigation tree and go to the Devices > Manage tab.
2 Select the controller in the list on the page.
3 If you are adding a new control program, click the Add Control Program button . A dialog
window appears.
4 Enter a name for your control program in Display Name and select your controller in the Controller drop-down
list.
5 Do one of the following:
If the control program is...
In the Control Program drop-down list Select the control program.
Not in the Control Program drop-down list a. Click Add New.
b. Browse to select the control program.
c. Click Open.
d. Click Continue.
e. Click Close.
6 Click Continue. When message appears File added successfully, click Close.
7 Click Close again.
8 Right-click on the controller in the list and select Check Status from the list. The status of the controller
should say File Mismatch.
9 Click the Download All Content button.
3 Connect the Carrier controller to the third-party device
Use one of the following CAT5 or higher Ethernet cables:
A cross-over cable to connect the Carrier controller directly to the third-party Modbus device
A straight-through cable to connect the controller to a hub or switch, and a second straight-through cable to
connect the hub or switch to the third-party Modbus device
Maximum cable length: 328 feet (100 meters)
1 Turn off the Carrier controller's power.
2 Check the communications wiring for shorts and grounds.
3 Wire the Carrier controller's Port E1 to the third-party device.
NOTE Port E1 will still be capable of BACnet communication.
4 Turn on the Carrier controller's power.
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4 Set up the driver properties for Modbus TCP/IP
1 On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click the i-Vu Link or i-Vu Open Link and select Driver Properties.
2 Expand Protocols, then select Modbus TCP/IP.
3 Under Port Configuration, select TCP/IP as the Communication Type.
4 The standard Modbus TCP Port is 502. If a different port is to be used, type the port number. Select the
Details checkbox for help.
5 Under Modbus Protocol Configuration, set This device is a Client to No.
6 Click Apply.
7 Select Protocols.
8 In the Protocol Status table, verify that mtcpip shows Running on Port E1.
5 Verify the controller is set up correctly
1 On the i-Vu navigation tree, select the controller.
2 Select the Properties page > Network Points tab.
If... Then...
You see the point value you
expect and the Error column
shows Initializing
You have successfully exposed the Carrier controller's value to
the third-party device.
All points show question marks
instead of values
The i-Vu application is not communicating with the Carrier
controller or the control program. Troubleshoot the controller's
communications. See the controller's Installation and Start-up
Guide.
Some points show question
marks instead of values
You may have exceeded the third-party points available in the
controller. If so, do one of the following:
Use a controller that provides more third-party points.
Split the points between two control programs used in
separate controllers.
To determine the number of third-party points used in a
controller: On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click on the
controller and select Driver Properties > Driver > Properties >
Settings tab, and then scroll to Network Microblocks. Number
of integration points requested and Number of integration
points active show how many third-party Network I/O
microblocks the controller is using. These counts will differ if
you exceed the controller's integration point limit. For example,
if your i-Vu Link/Open Link's control program includes 27
third-party points, your Integration points requested will be 27
and your Integration points active will be 25.
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If... Then...
The point name is red Select the controller on the i-Vu navigation tree. Select
Properties > Network Points tab. Look in the Error column for
one of the following error codes and descriptions.
1 - Communications Disabled for this Microblock
Enable the microblock's Communications Enabled field on
the Network Points tab, on the microblock's Properties
page > Details tab, or in the Snap application.
3 - Address Error - Unknown Protocol Specified
Select the correct port on the Modbus driver page, verify
that Address in the microblock is correct, or set the DIP
switches correctly on the controller.
All other errors
On the i-Vu navigation tree, right-click the controller and
select Driver Properties, Carrier controller's driver, then
select Protocols > Modbus Error Definitions. Find the error
and its possible solution.
A value is incorrect Verify that the Address in the microblock is correct.
If the above solutions do not resolve the problem, gather the following information for Technical Support:
A diagnostic capture using Wireshark. See the following section for Wireshark instructions.
NOTE If directed by Tech Support, you can use PuTTY to get a diagnostic capture. PuTTY instructions are after
the Wireshark instructions.
A screenshot of the driver's Protocols and Modbus TCP/IP pages.
A screenshot of the Properties page > Network Points tab showing addresses and errors
All information from a Modstat copied into a text file.
Right-click the Modstat, then select Select All. Press Ctrl+C to copy the information, then open Notepad and
paste the information into a text file.
Technical instructions for the third-party device, if available
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To capture communication using Wireshark
Use Wireshark, a network analysis tool, to capture the Ethernet communication between the Carrier controller and
the Modbus device.
PREREQUISITE Provide an Ethernet hub (not a switch) so that Wireshark can capture all Ethernet communication,
not just broadcasts.
1 Download the latest version of Wireshark from the Wireshark website (http://www.wireshark.org).
2 Run the Wireshark install program, accepting all defaults. Include WinPcap in the installation.
3 Disconnect the network cable from the Carrier controller's Ethernet port, then plug the cable into the hub's
Uplink port.
4 Use a separate Ethernet cable to connect the controller's Ethernet port to the hub.
5 Connect the Modbus device's Ethernet cable to the hub.
6 Connect the Ethernet port of the computer running Wireshark to the hub.
7 On the computer, click Start > All Programs > Wireshark.
8 From the menu bar, select Capture > Interfaces.
9 Click the Start button next to the adapter that is connected to the network. This starts the IP capture.
TIP Choose the adapter that shows the Packets value changing.
10 Allow the capture to run long enough to ensure that there is sufficient data to allow a technician to review the
problem.
11 On the menu bar, select Capture > Stop to stop the data capture.
12 Select File > Save and save the capture to a convenient location. Leave the Save as type default set to
Wireshark/tcpdump/ - libpcap (*.pcap, *.cap).
13 Send the file to Carrier Technical Support for analysis.
TIP You can color code the information in the Wireshark capture file based on user-defined criteria. See
Wireshark's Help for instructions on setting up Coloring Rules.
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To capture communication using PuTTY
Use PuTTY, a free open source terminal emulation program that works with all Windows operating systems, to
capture communication between the controller and the Modbus device into a text file.
PREREQUISITES
Download and install PuTTY from the PuTTY website
(http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html).
Get the Carrier controller's IP address.
Get the longest microblock refresh time in the control program that has the error you are troubleshooting. In
the i-Vu interface, view the control program's Properties page > Network Points tab to see all the refresh
times.
1 Connect your computer's Ethernet port to the controller's Ethernet port using one of the following:
A CAT5 or higher Ethernet crossover cable
A hub and a CAT5 or higher Ethernet straight-through cable
2 Ping the Carrier controller to verify communications between the controller and the computer you are using to
get this capture.
3 Right-click the controller, select Driver Properties and click Protocols.
4 Click Properties, check Enable Telnet diagnostics, then click Accept.
5 Start PuTTY.
6 Enter the controller's IP address.
7 Select Telnet as the Connection Type.
8 Click the Logging option in the upper left corner of the left pane.
9 Select Printable output.
10 Select a location for the capture text file.
11 Click Open to start the session.
12 After Login:>, type: diagport
Press Enter.
13 To capture data receipts, after diagport>, type: mtcpip rx
Press Enter.
14 To capture data transmissions, after diagport>, type: mtcpip tx
Press Enter.
15 To capture more detailed diagnostic messages, after diagport>, type: mtcpip vmsg
Press Enter.
16 To capture error messages, after diagport>, type: mtcpip emsg
Press Enter.
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17 Verify the displayed text shows: modbus reporting level status:
rx on
tx on
flush off
fc1 off
fc2 off
vmsg on
emsg on
off
If rx, tx, vmsg, or emsg show off, repeat the appropriate step (13, 14, 15, or 16) to turn on capture
of that item.
18 After diagport>, type: go
Press Enter.
19 Run the capture for one of the following periods of time:
If all microblock refresh times are one minute or less, run the capture for 5 minutes.
If any microblock refresh time is longer than 1 minute, run the capture for 5 times the longest microblock
refresh time.
20 Type: stop
Press Enter. Verify that you see diagport> before doing the next step.
21 After diagport>, type: logout
Press Enter.
22 To end the PuTTY session, click the X in the upper right corner.
23 In the i-Vu interface, uncheck Enable Telnet diagnostics (see steps 3 and 4), then click Accept.
24 Open the text file from the location you selected in step 11, and then verify that it legibly shows the same
information that PuTTY displayed.
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The following troubleshooting information depends on whether your Carrier controller is a master/client or a
slave/server.
In most cases, a diagnostic capture can help determine the problem. See To capture communication using in
the appropriate section of this document.
If the Carrier controller is a Serial Master or Ethernet Client
Register addresses
Because Modbus register address formats differ from one manufacturer to another, the most common problems
in a Modbus integration are caused by a microblock address having an incorrect register address.
If the Carrier controller is a serial master or Ethernet client, the register address that you include in a microblock
address is the register address that you want to read from/write to in the slave/server. Microblocks support
Modbus register addresses that consist of a base register address (165535) and a one digit prefix (except coils)
that defines the type of value.
This type of value... Has the prefix... Example of register address
Discrete input 1 103459 or 13459
Input register 3 304564 or 34564
Holding register 4 401563 or 41563
Coil No prefix
Base address
Most manufacturers begin counting register addresses at 1; some begin at 0. Other than contacting the
manufacturer to get clarification, you can look at the register address list to see if the addressing in any table
starts at 0. If any table's addressing begins at 0, you need to add 1 to each register address in order to read the
right register. For example, if you are given a register address of 40100, you must enter the address as 40101 to
read the correct register.
Prefix
Some manufacturers include the prefix in their register address. If you add another prefix, you will have an invalid
register address. For example, if the third-party manufacturer shows a holding register address is 40123 and you
add the prefix 4, your register address will be 440123, which is an invalid address.
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Errors
If the Properties page > Network Points tab shows errors, look for the error in the table below. To see a more
extensive list, go to the Driver Properties tree > Protocols > Modbus Error Definitions.
Error code/message Possible solution(s)
Error ## - Modbus
Exception Code - XXXX
Where:
## = a number from 51 to 61, and
XXXX = the exception code description
A server/slave device returns a Modbus Exception Code when it
cannot respond to the master/client. The most common are:
ILLEGAL FUNCTION: The master/client sends an unsupported
function code to the slave/server. For example, the master/client
tries to query with function code 16, which is not supported by the
slave/server.
NOTE Some manufacturers do not support:
Function Code 15Write Multiple Coils, or
Function Code 16Write Multiple Registers
To resolve this, go to the Driver Properties tree > Protocols > Modbus
TCP/IP. Set Restrict coil and register commands to Yes.
ILLEGAL DATA ADDRESS: The master/client sends an invalid
register address to the slave/server. For example, the
master/client tries to read register 500, but the highest register
address is 100. To resolve this error, correct the register address.
ILLEGAL DATA VALUE: The master/client sends an invalid value
to the slave/server. For example, the master/client tries to write a
decimal value 150 to a Modbus Coil. To resolve this error, change
the value you are writing to a value the register can accept.
Error 94 - Response Err
Invalid Exception Code
Although rare, the Exception Code returned by the Modbus
slave/server device may be incorrect. Valid Exception Code range is 1
to 11 (except 9). Use a diagnostic capture to determine the invalid
exception code. Then contact the third-party manufacturer for a
resolution.
Error 72 Addr Err
Invalid Register Number
Prefix
or
Error 73 Addr Err
Invalid Register Number
Range
See Register Addresses (page 45).
Error 78 Addr Err
Invalid Duplicates Found
You cannot have multiple ANO/BNO microblocks in the same
controller write to the same address. If you have duplicates, only one
will be processed. Remove all duplicates, and then download memory.
NOTE You can have multiple ANI/BNI microblocks read from the
same address.
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Error code/message Possible solution(s)
Error 79 Addr Err
Possible Overlapped
Register
This error indicates registers that share a common address.
For example:
Modbus://FLOAT/401000/58
Modbus://UINT/401001/58
In this example, the FLOAT register type uses two register addresses,
1000 and 1001. So, the UINT's register address overlaps the FLOAT's
1001 address. The last microblock processed will get an error. To find
the issue, the application programmer should check the previous and
next sequential microblock register addresses.
Error 11 Unable to
allocate packet
Although rare, you may see this error if you have a large number of
network points (more than 250) and most microblocks have a
Refresh Time of 10 seconds or less. To resolve this, increase the
Refresh Time on non-critical points. Critical points can still be
updated more frequently.
As described below, you can use diagnostic captures to fine-tune your
system to make the most of the available bandwidth. See To capture
communication using in the appropriate section of this document.
Only turn on the vmsg (verbose message) to see how the points are
queried.
Serial Master
By looking at the capture, the engineer can follow how efficient the
query may be. Look at the bolded packets below. The Master reads
from device 58, Function Code 3 (Read Holding Reg) and register
address 1 through 3, for the total of 3 registers. This packet is
repeated twice in sequence, which may not be desirable. To resolve
this, change the refresh time of microblocks with register address 2
and 3 to 10 minutes (or larger). Register addresses 2 and 3 will be
read and updated when register address 1 is read and will only trigger
an update if register address 1 is removed from the application.
Observe the capture and make sure that the repetition is resolved.
MODBUS
MODBUS
MODBUS
MODBUS
MODBUS
MODBUS
MODBUS
MODBUS
MODBUS
MODBUS
MODBUS
MODBUS
MODBUS
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Error code/message Possible solution(s)
IP Client
Use the same techniques described above for the Serial Master. Look
at the bolded packets below. The client reads from Device IP
161.145.174.36 with device address 0. It reads register 65532
through 65535 twice sequentially. To resolve this, change the refresh
time to 10 minutes (or larger) for each microblock in the group except
for the first microblock with register address 65532. Register
addresses 65533 through 65535 will be read and updated when
register address 65532 is read, and will only trigger an update if
register address 65532 is removed from the application.
MTCPIP
MTCPIP
MTCPIP
Reg:40009 -> 40016 - Qty:8 - ID:55
MTCPIP
Reg:40000 -> 40007 - Qty:8 - ID:56
MTCPIP
12 - Qty:12 - ID:57
MTCPIP
MTCPIP
MTCPIP
Reg:65532 -> 65535 - Qty:4 - ID:58
MTCPIP
Reg:65532 -> 65535 - Qty:4 - ID:59
MTCPIP
Reg:65532 -> 65535 - Qty:4 - ID:60
MTCPIP
MTCPIP
Error 86 Unable to
update point value
The microblock value is not updating.
Serial Master
In rare cases, the master may receive a valid response but cannot
match it to any microblock. The only way to determine this is to review
a diagnostic capture. To resolve, in the i-Vu interface, go to the
controller's Driver Properties tree > Protocols > Modbus page, and
increase the Interpacket Delay. This solution is not desirable if the
controller's point count is high.
IP Client
Because Modbus TC/IP does not have a timeout defined, this error
may occur when the client communicates with a very slow server. If a
client microblock with a low refresh time (1 second) sends a query
every second but the server requires more than 2 seconds to
respond, this error will be set on the microblocks after a few cycles of
queries. Get a diagnostic capture using Wireshark to see the timing
between query and response. Increase the refresh time to allow the
server to respond before a new request is sent. This solution will slow
communication between the server and client controllers.
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Error code/message Possible solution(s)
Error 40 No response Serial Master
If the error is persistent, check the wiring, communication baud rate,
and device address.
If it is intermittent, in the i-Vu interface, go to the controller's Driver
Properties tree > Protocols > Modbus page, and try changing the
following settings:
Increase the Interpacket Delay in increments of 10 ms. Maximum
recommended is 100 ms, depending on the size of control
program. The bigger the control program is, the smaller this
setting should be.
If the query reads multiple registers, try reducing the size of
Maximum Registers to Request. Use the diagnostics capture to
determine where the issue is most likely to occur. If you need to
reduce multiple registers, set the Maximum Registers to Request
and/or Maximum Coils/DIs to Request to 1. You can optimize
later if needed.
If the query writes to multiple registers, you may want to inhibit
multiple write altogether. Use the diagnostics capture to
determine where the issue is most likely to occur. In most cases,
the slave device is more susceptible to multiple writes. To inhibit
multiple registers writes, set Restrict coil and register commands
to Yes.
IP Client
TCP/IP communication is successful, but the Modbus packet never
gets a response from the Modbus server. Talk to the third-party
vendor to determine the reason the server is not responding.
No microblock error, but a
float value is not correct
FLOAT register types use 2 register addresses. The order in which they
are processed differs from one manufacturer to another. If you see
incorrect float values, go to the NET tree > the controller > Driver >
Protocols > Modbus TCP/IP. Change the value of the Reverse
Float/32 Bit Integer field.
CAUTION This setting is applied globally for all float values in the
controller. If you have some float registers that are to be processed
one way and others that are to be processed the other way, you must
use separate master/client devices to talk to them.
Modbus Troubleshooting
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If the Carrier controller is a Serial Slave or Ethernet Server
Register addresses
If the Carrier controller is a slave/server, register addresses are 1-based, not 0-based, and do not require any
adjustment as long as the serial master or Ethernet client adheres to the Modbus protocol implementation
described on the Modbus website (www.modbus.org).
If the Carrier controller is a slave/server, the register address that you include in a microblock address is the
register address that you want to expose to master/client. Microblocks support Modbus register addresses that
consist of a base register address (165535) and a one digit prefix (except coils) that defines the type of value.
This type of value... Has the prefix... Example of register address
Discrete input 1 103459 or 13459
Input register 3 304564 or 34564
Holding register 4 401563 or 41563
Coil No prefix
Prefix
Some manufacturers include the prefix in their register address. If you add another prefix, you will have an invalid
register address. For example, if the third-party manufacturer shows a holding register address is 40123 and you
add the prefix 4, your register address will be 440123, which is an invalid address.
Errors
If the Properties page > Network Points tab shows errors, look for the error in the table below. To see a more
extensive list, go to the controller's Driver Properties tree > Protocols > Modbus Error Definitions.
Error code/message Possible solution(s)
Error 72 Addr Err Invalid
Register Number Prefix
or
Error 73 Addr Err Invalid
Register Number Range
See Register Addresses (page 50).
Error 78 Addr Err Invalid
Duplicates Found
Ensure all addresses are unique.
No microblock error, but the
value displayed at the
master/client is not correct
FLOAT register types use 2 register addresses. The order in
which they are processed differs from one manufacturer to
another. If you see incorrect float values, go to the controller's
Driver Properties tree > Protocols > Modbus TCP/IP. Change
the value of the Reverse Float/32 Bit Integer field.
Appendix A - Modbus Protocol Conformance Statement
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The following Modbus features and commands are supported by the Carrier Modbus drivers. See the Modbus
website (http://www.modbus.org) for complete Modbus protocol information.
Serial connection:
Modes RTU1
ASCII
Media type EIA-232
EIA-485, 2-wire1
Baud rate 1200
2400
4800
96001
192001
384001
Data bits 7
81
Parity None1
Odd
Even
Stop bits 11
2
1 Most commonly used value(s)
Ethernet connection:
Communication Type TCP/IP
Media Type Ethernet
Baud rate 10 Mbps/100 Mbps
Maximum TCP/IP
Connections 30 2
2 You may be able to connect more devices (256 maximum) if you consider the following:
The lower the point count per device, the more devices you can connect.
The more devices, the slower the communication between the Carrier controller and the Modbus devices.
A practical limit is approximately 100 devices. To connect more than 30 devices, change the Close socket after
each completed transaction setting in the driver.
Appendix A - Modbus Protocol Conformance Statement
Appendix A - Modbus Protocol Conformance Statement
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Serial or Ethernet:
Function codes - command Register address range
01 - Read coils 1-65535
02 - Read discrete inputs 100001-165535
03 - Read holding registers 400001-465535
04 - Read input registers 300001-365535
05 - Write single coil
06 - Write single register
15 - Write multiple coils
16 - Write multiple registers
Document revision history
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Important changes to this document are listed below. Minor changes such as typographical or formatting errors are not
listed.
Date Topic Change description Code*
7/7/15
Latest driver location referenced
throughout the document
Corrected website path to current drivers. C-TS-E-RR
Formatting a Modbus address
(Controller as a server device on
Ethernet)
Corrected address format. C-TS-E-RR
Controller as a server device on
Ethernet
Corrected quantity of devices you can connect to C-TS-E-RR
Set up Driver properties for EIA-
232/485 (for Ehernet)
Title corrected to Set up Driver properties for TCP/IP C-TS-E-RR
8/5/14 Formatting a Modbus address Added footnote 3 explaining not to use leading zeros on the
Coil/Discrete register address
A-AE-HP-E-HP
* For internal use only
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