Advantech Webaccess Device Driver Guide Wago 750 Ethernet Tcp/Ip Modbus

Advantech WebAccess Device Driver Guide Wago 750 Ethernet TCP/IP Modbus
Wago 750 Ethernet TCP/IP

(Modbus)
Device Driver Guide
Version 4.5 rev 0 Advantech Corp., Ltd. page 1

Table of Contents
Wago 750 Ethernet TCP/IP (Modbus) Device Driver Guide 1
1. Wago 750 TCP/IP (Modbus) Communications 2
1.1 Introduction to Wago 750 Ethernet .................................................. 2
1.1.1 Introduction to Modbus Ethernet /TCPIP ............................. 3
1.1.2 Modbus Ethernet TCP/IP .................................................... 4
1.1.3 Ease of Use: Parameters .................................................... 4
1.1.4 Redundant Comports.......................................................... 5
1.1.5 Modbus Protocols ............................................................... 5
1.1.5.1 Modbus Ethernet / TCP/IP ................................................ 5
1.2 Configure Wago 750 device ............................................................ 5
1.3 TCPIP Comport Properties .............................................................. 7
1.3.1 Comport Number ................................................................ 7
1.3.2 Description ......................................................................... 7
1.3.3 Scan Time .......................................................................... 7
1.3.4 Timeout .............................................................................. 8
1.3.5 Retry Count ........................................................................ 9
1.3.6 Auto Recover Time ............................................................. 9
1.3.7 Backup Port ........................................................................ 9
1.4 Device Properties – Wago 750 ...................................................... 11
1.4.1 Device Name .................................................................... 12
1.4.2 Description ....................................................................... 12
1.4.3 Unit Number ..................................................................... 12
1.4.4 Device Type ..................................................................... 13
1.4.5 Com Port .......................................................................... 13
1.4.6 Unit Number ..................................................................... 13
1.4.7 Device Address ................................................................ 13
1.4.7.1 Multiple Devices with same Device Address.................... 13
1.5 Configure a Tag ............................................................................ 14
1.6 Step by Step Guide ....................................................................... 15
1.6.1 Task 1: Configure a Communication Port .......................... 15
1.6.2 Task 2: Add Device (a FIELDBUS COUPLER).................. 19
1.6.3 Task 3: Add an Analog Input Tag ...................................... 22
1.6.4 Task 4: Add an Analog Output Tag ................................... 25
1.6.5 Task 5: Add a Discrete Output (also called Digital Output). 29
1.6.6 Task 6: Download changes to the SCADA Node ............... 32
1.6.7 Task 7: Start the SCADA Node via Project Manager ......... 34
1.6.8 Task 8: Start VIEW to verify communications to FIELDBUS COUPLER
36
1.6.9 Task 9: Use Point Info (Tag Browser) to verify new tag ..... 38
1.6.10 Task 10: Review the Port and Device List ......................... 40
1.7 Addendum .................................................................................... 43
1.7.1 Device Failure................................................................... 43
1.7.2 Troubleshooting an asterisk (*) ......................................... 43
1.7.3 Use Station Status to diagnose problems .......................... 44
August 8, 2005

1. Wago 750 TCP/IP (Modbus)

Communications
1.1 Introduction to Wago 750 Ethernet

This manual describes the Advantech WebAccess TCP/IP Ethernet interface to
WAGO IO System 750 with the WAGO field bus coupler for Ethernet TCP/IP
along with the WAGO programmable field bus controller for Ethernet TCP/IP
using the Modbus Ethernet communications protocol.
As of this writing, the WAGO item numbers are:
750-342 Ethernet TCP/IP 10 M Bit
750-842 Contr. Ethernet TCP 10 M Bit
75-4XX…6XX IO Modules
An RJ-45 Ethernet connection is used to the WAGO Field bus Coupler.

The SCADA node must have a TCP/IP (typically Ethernet) connection pat to
the WAGO 750 Device.
1.1.1 Introduction to Modbus Ethernet /TCPIP

Advantech WebAccess SCADA Node provides a Modbus master interface using
Modbus RTU protocol implemented over TCP/IP for communicating with
Modbus slave devices. Slave devices include Wago, AEG/Modicon 984 and
Quantum FIELDBUS COUPLERs, GE Fanuc Series-6, Series-5, Series-90, and
many others.
The Modicon driver accesses real-time data and control automation

equipment with Modbus TCPIP RTU protocol.
Modbus is a "De-facto" standard for communications. Modbus is an "open"

communications protocol designed for industrial control and monitoring
applications. Programmable Logic Controllers, PLC, FIELDBUS COUPLERs,
Single Loop and Multi-Loop Controllers, Remote Terminal Units (RTU),
Distributed control Systems (DCS), computers, shop floor operator panels and

other devices can communicate throughout plants and substations via Modbus
RTU or Modbus Ethernet network.
Especially for connection of SCADA and HMI systems to intelligent operator

panels, FIELDBUS COUPLERs and controllers, Modbus became a de-facto
standard. Many automation devices support the Modbus protocol in both
Serial Modbus RTU and Modbus Ethernet.
1.1.2 Modbus Ethernet TCP/IP

The Advantech WebAccess Modicon Modbus Device Driver can communicate
with either TCP/IP communications using a packet version of the Modbus RTU
protocol. Any TCP/IP compatible medium is acceptable, the most common
being Ethernet.
The Advantech WebAccess COM Ports are “virtual” in the Advantech

WebAccess configuration for Modbus TCP/IP. The Advantech WebAccess
driver will search all NIC (network Interface Cards) to find the addressed
devices regardless of the configured Comport. For the Modbus TCP/IP driver,
it is recommended to use a Com Port that does not utilize an actual Serial
COM port.
The computer communication port must be designed for use with the
Windows 32-bit operating system.
Modicon's Modbus TCP/IP network is a single master, multi-drop network,

which supports up to 247 slave devices.
Advantech WebAccess can scan every 100 milliseconds over TCP/IP

connections limited only by the FIELDBUS COUPLER, Controller or RTU and
the network connection.
The Genuine Advantech WebAccess Modbus Driver is among the fastest

Modbus TCP/IP drivers available, if not the fastest.
1.1.3 Ease of Use: Parameters

Like all Genuine Advantech WebAccess drivers, object-oriented "parameters"
guide novice users with pre-built templates containing typical addresses.
AI is an Analog Input (30001 to 39999 range of addresses). These are

typically read only numbers from the FIELDBUS COUPLER.
AO is an Analog Output (40001 to 49999 range of addresses). These are

typically values written to the FIELDBUS COUPLER by operators and programs.
Setpoints, Outputs, alarm limits are examples.
DI is a Digital Input (00001 to 09999 range of addresses). These are

typically read only statuses (On, Off, True, False, etc) from the FIELDBUS
COUPLER.

DO is a Digital Output (10001 to 19999 range of addresses). These are

typically values written to the FIELDBUS COUPLER by operators and programs.
On/ OFF, RUN/STOP are examples.
Users can select a parameter type, and then modify the address to the
correct register in order to build a tag.
1.1.4 Redundant Comports

Advantech WebAccess supports redundant Comports. Two Ethernet comports
can be used, the second acts as a backup to the first. The Advantech
WebAccess COM Ports are “virtual” in the Advantech WebAccess configuration
for Modbus TCP/IP. The Advantech WebAccess driver will search all NIC
(network Interface Cards) to find the addressed devices regardless of the
configured Comport. A Backup port does not need to be specified. However,
a second IP address for the FIELDBUS COUPLER must be specified (i.e. the
FIELDBUS COUPLER must have two Network Interface cards).
1.1.5 Modbus Protocols
1.1.5.1 Modbus Ethernet / TCP/IP

Modbus Ethernet network is a single master, multi-drop network, which
supports up to 247 slave devices. The preferred physical layer for the Modbus
Ethernet network TCP/IP over Ethernet, although any TCP/IP network
connection is supported including the Internet, WANs and LANs. A single IP
address can support up to 255 devices.
1.2 Configure Wago 750 device

The steps, in summary, are:
1. Start Internet Explorer Web Browser.

2. Enter IP address of the Project Node.
3. Use Advantech WebAccess Configuration.
4. Open or Create a Project.
5. Configure a SCADA node (the PC that will connect to the automation
hardware).
6. Configure a Comport for the SCADA Node that is a TCPIP type
Comport.
Note - It is recommended to select a Comport number greater than 2 so that it does not conflict
with a Serial comport that you may want to use later.
7. Configure a Scan time and Timeout for the Com Port.
8. Configure a WAGO 750 Device (determines the communications
Protocol or Device Driver) using Add Device
9. Configure IP Address, Port Number, Unit Number and Device Number
to match those in the FIELDBUS COUPLER.

Note – Many Modbus Ethernet devices ignore the Device Number if there is only one device at a
given IP Address. Device Number = 0 uses the Unit Number as the Device Number. The
Unit Number is used for display purposes in Advantech WebAccess. The Device Number
is used by the communications protocol to the device.
10. Refer to later sections in this guide for other fields (they usually are
not needed).
11. Use Add Tag or Add Block to create tags.
12. Select a Parameter (AI, AO, DI, DO) to match the type of data to be
read (Analog Input, Analog Output, Digital Input, Digital Output). The
Address of the data must match the Parameter Type:
AI is an Analog Input (30001 to 39999 range of addresses).

These are typically read only numbers from the FIELDBUS
COUPLER.
AO is an Analog Output (40001 to 49999 range of addresses).

These are typically values written to the FIELDBUS COUPLER by
operators and programs. Setpoints, Outputs, alarm limits are
examples.
DI is a Digital Input (00001 to 09999 range of addresses).

These are typically read only statuses (On, Off, True, False, etc)
from the FIELDBUS COUPLER.
DO is a Digital Output (10001 to 19999 range of addresses).

These are typically values written to the FIELDBUS COUPLER by
operators and programs. On/ OFF, RUN/STOP are examples.
13. Modify the Address to match the actual address.
14. Apply a Tag name.
15. Edit Tags in Project Manager to assign Alarms, Scaling, Engineering
Units, Description and other features.

1.3 TCPIP Comport Properties

The TCPIP Comport is usually associated with an Ethernet Network Interface
Card on the SCADA Node PC. Any TCPIP compatible medium is supported as
long as it complies with Microsoft TCPIP protocol stack.
Figure 1.1 TCPIP Comport properties
1.3.1 Comport Number

The Advantech WebAccess COM Ports are “virtual” in the Advantech
WebAccess configuration for TCP/IP. The Advantech WebAccess driver will
search all NIC (Network Interface Cards) to find the addressed devices
regardless of the configured Comport.
For the Modbus TCP/IP driver, it is recommended to use a Com Port number
greater then 2 and that does not utilize an actual Serial com port (e.g. COM1,
COM2, etc) on the SCADA Node.
1.3.2 Description
This is an optional field used for user reference.
1.3.3 Scan Time

This is the time in milliseconds to scan the FIELDBUS COUPLER. This must
match the ability of the FIELDBUS COUPLER to respond.

If the FIELDBUS COUPLER cannot respond as fast as the SCAN Time entered,
Advantech WebAccess will scan at a slower rate.
Scan Time is also network dependant, it is possible to enter a Scan Time

faster than your network can respond, Advantech WebAccess will poll all
devices and tags on the Comport before starting a new scan.
1.3.4 Timeout
Timeout is the time waited before re-sending a communications packet that
did not have a reply.
Timeout specifies how long the software waits for a response to a data
request, specifically to wait for a reply from one packet. A recommended
value is 7 to 10 ticks, longer if the communication device is slow. This is
protocol dependent: some protocols do not allow changes in time out.
Combined with Retry count, Timeout also determines time to consider a

device or port as BAD. Timeout is the time to wait since last communication
packet sent without a reply. Time is in milliseconds. The slow or poor quality
communications require longer timeout. The faster the communications
network or device, the shorter the timeout required. Shorter timeouts notify
operators of communications failure more quickly.
TimeOut, multiplied by Retry Count plus scan time, is how long Advantech
WebAccess will wait before it considers a device bad. Advantech WebAccess
will send a packet, wait for the TimeOut for a reply. If retry count is non-zero,
Advantech WebAccess will repeat the request, wait the Timeout, and repeat
for the number of Retry Times. A device is marked Bad (or Failed) after the
number of Retries fail.
In the example above, Scan Time is 1 second, Retry Count is 3, and Timeout
is 200, Advantech WebAccess will:
• Waits 1 second
• Send a packet.
• Wait 200 Milliseconds for a reply.
• Send a packet again if no reply.
• Wait 200 Milliseconds.
• Send A Packet a third Time if no reply
• Wait 200 Milliseconds.
• Mark the device Bad (Failed) if no reply.
In the above example, after approximately 1 + .6 seconds after a device

fails, Advantech WebAccess will mark it bad.

1.3.5 Retry Count

Number of times to retry communications if no reply is received from a device.
Combined with Timeout, also determines time to consider a device or port as
BAD.
In addition, Indicates the number of times after the first attempt has failed
that communication should be attempted before indicating a failure.
Specifically, how many times to send a single packet after the field device
fails to respond to the first packet. After the retry count is exceeded, all the
tags in the packet are marked with asterisks and the next packet of requests
is sent. A reasonable value is 3 to 5 times. After this number of tries, the tags
in this packet are marked as "fail to respond" (i.e. asterisks) and are disabled.
In reality, increasing the number of retries hides failures on the part of the
field device to respond to a request. Essentially, increasing the retries gives
the field device more chances to reply.
1.3.6 Auto Recover Time

Auto Recover Time is the time to wait after a Device is marked Bad (or Failed)
before re-initializing communications. Advantech WebAccess will mark the
device good, send a packet and begin the whole retry / timeout process
above.
In the above example fro Timeout, Advantech WebAccess will wait 1 minute
after a device fails before retrying communications. Every One minute the
device will go Good, 1.6 seconds later it will be marked Bad if it is still failed,
repeat.
If communications to the FIELDBUS COUPLER is unusually slow due to

hardware, communications or network issues, you might consider increasing
this value. If communications to the FIELDBUS COUPLER fails frequently, you
may want to decrease this number in order to have Advantech WebAccess try
to re-establish communications sooner.
If communications to the FIELDBUS COUPLER fails (i.e. exceeds Timeout)

Advantech WebAccess will wait the Auto Recover Time before trying to re-
establish communications.
1.3.7 Backup Port

This enables a redundant communications path to the Device. If
communications cannot be established through this Comport, Advantech
WebAccess will try a second Comport, specified as the Backup Port. You must
configure the backup Port number in Advantech WebAccess, but without any
devices on it. Usually the device must have two comports also. Not all Device
Types support a backup Port.
The Backup Port is usually configured as the same type. However, some
Device Types allow the backup port to be another physical type; for example,
Modicon Device can use a Serial Port as a backup port to TCP/IP (network)

port. The FIELDBUS COUPLER must have both TCPIP Interface and a Serial
Interface connected to the SCADA node, in this example.

1.4 Device Properties – Wago 750

Add your device to the TCPIP Port, by selecting the Serial Port you have
configured, then select Add Device.
To modify an existing Device, Select Device Properties. The Device

Properties Page for a Serial Type Device appears.
Figure 3-12 Wago 750 Modbus TCPIP Field bus coupler
Device Name is any user-defined name. See Device Name for more
information.
Description is a user defined. See Description for more information.
Unit Number usually corresponds to the device address number. Unit

Number is used for display purposes in Advantech WebAccess. Device
Number = 0 uses the Unit Number as the Device Number. The Device
Number is used by the communications protocol to the device.
Many Modbus Ethernet devices ignore the Device Number if there is only one
device at a given IP Address. The Device Type is Modicon.
Device Type Modicon. Advantech WebAccess uses the official version the
Modbus TCPIP specified by the inventors of Modbus, MODICON.

IP Address is the IP Address of the FIELDBUS COUPLER you are establishing

communications with. The Primary IP Address must be specified. The
Secondary IP Address is used only if the FIELDBUS COUPLER or device has
redundant communication cards (i.e. two NICs in the FIELDBUS COUPLER).
Port Number is the TCP Port (or UDP port) of the FIELDBUS COUPLER. A
common TCP Port for WAGO Field bus couplers is 502. Note that yours
maybe different and you should consult the configuration of your Wago Field
bus Coupler or the Wago User Manual.
The Primary must be specified. The Secondary is used only if a Secondary IP

address is used
Device Address is the Modbus Device Address (0 - 255) used by the Modbus
RTU protocol. WAGO always uses 1 (and probably ignores this address) since
there is usually only one FIELDBUS COUPLER at a given IP Address. How this
is handled varies by device / manufacturer. Many Modbus TCP/IP devices
ignore this Device Address (the Modbus RTU Address). Some Modbus TCP/IP
devices have multiple FIELDBUS COUPLERs/ RTUs at the same IP Address,
and use the Device Address to route to the correct FIELDBUS COUPLER
sharing the same IP address.
Use UDP: The default protocol of the Advantech WebAccess TCP/IP driver
and WAGO 750 is TCP. However, some devices use UDP. For the FIELDBUS
COUPLER Use UDP = 0. If other Devices use UDP, then you must specify
Use UDP = 1 for the Advantech WebAccess configuration of this device.
1.4.1 Device Name

A Device is a FIELDBUS COUPLER, Controller, VAV or other automation
hardware or software entity. Device name is a User-assigned name that will
appear in the Project Manager (Configuration Tool) and in runtime VIEW
Displays. Choosing a descriptive Name can help technicians identify the
location of your device.
Changing only the Device Name will rename the existing device.
Changing both the Device Name and the Unit Number will make a copy of
the device (e.g. create another device).
1.4.2 Description
User assigned description up to 70 characters
1.4.3 Unit Number

For Modbus, this must correspond to the Unit Number used in the protocol
addressing. This is the address configured in the device or by a dipswitch on
the device. The range of Unit Numbers is 0 to 255 for Modbus.
This Unit Number will appear on the System Status Display, Point Detail,
user-built displays and tags to reference the status of this device.

Changing only the Unit Number here will change the existing device.
Changing both the Device Name and the Unit Number will make a copy of
the device (e.g. create another device).
1.4.4 Device Type

This is the communication Driver used to communicate with all devices on this
Com Port. Only one communications protocol is supported on the same COM
port. Once a Device Type is created on a COM port, the Device Type of
additional devices will be limited to this Device Type.
To use another communications device, you must configure another COM

port. Multiple TCP/IP type Com Ports can be added which use the same
TCP/IP Network Card on your PC.
1.4.5 Com Port

Com Port is the Advantech WebAccess COM Port Number. If it is a TCP/IP
type Port, Advantech WebAccess will search all network Cards on your SCADA
Node PC. You can assign multiple IP Addresses to your SCADA Node Network
card and use a single Network card on your SCADA Node. You can use
multiple TCP/IP type Com Ports in Advantech WebAccess with only a single
Network Card on the SCADA Node.
1.4.6 Unit Number

Unit Number is the Unit Number used by Advantech WebAccess. The Project
Manager will force you to use a unique unit number for each Comport. There
can be multiple FIELDBUS COUPLERs on the same comport, each with a
unique Unit Number. There cannot be multiple FIELDBUS COUPLERs, PLCs or
RTUs on the same Com Port with the same Unit Number.
1.4.7 Device Address

Device Address is the Modbus Device Address (0 - 255) used by the Modbus
RTU protocol. For WAGO 750 use 1.
How this is handled varies by device / manufacturer. Many Modbus TCP/IP

devices ignore this Device Address (the Modbus RTU Address). Some Modbus
TCP/IP devices have multiple PLCs at the same IP Address, and use the
Device Address to route to the correct FIELDBUS COUPLER sharing the same
IP address.
If the Device Address is 0, Advantech WebAccess uses the Unit Number as

the Device Address.
1.4.7.1 Multiple Devices with same Device Address

If you have multiple devices with the same Device Address (e.g. WAGO 750),
your options are:

1. Configure a Different Advantech WebAccess Unit Number for each

device and enter the actual Device Address (1) in the Device Address
field.
2. Configure Multiple Comports and place the devices on separate

comports so that each comport has no device with the same Unit
Number. (This is especially true if the device address is 0).
Auto Recover Time is the time to wait after a Device is marked Bad (or
Failed) before re-initializing communications. Advantech WebAccess will mark
the device good, send a packet and begin the whole retry / timeout process
above. In the above example, Advantech WebAccess will wait 1 minute after
a device fails before retrying communications. Every One minute the device
will go Good, 1.6 seconds later it will be marked Bad if it is still failed, repeat.
1.5 Configure a Tag

Summary of steps
This example is to configure two Tags that read an Analog Input (Address
30003) and an Analog Output (Address 40015).
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Connect to Project Node.
3. Start Advantech WebAccess Configuration.
4. Select Project.
5. Select SCADA Node.
6. Select the Modicon Device.
7. Select Add Tag.
8. From Parameter Pull Down List Select AI. This will configure an
Analog Input. Wait for the Page to update.
9. Optionally, select ALARM from the ALARM pulldown list. Wait for the
Page to update with a PINK highlight around alarm (an additional
Alarm Fields at bottom of page).
10. Enter a Tagname users can use to identify this Analog Input
measurement. For example, if this is a Flow measurement, enter
Flow1.
11. Edit the Address to the actual address. From the example, Enter:
30003

12. Enter a Description. This will help identify this tag to Users and
Operators. For example, enter Boiler #1 Steam Flow.
13. Optionally enter, Scaling, Span Hi, Span Low, Engineering Units, and
Alarms; enable data logging, etc.
14. Press Submit.
15. From Parameter Pull Down List Select AO. This will configure an
Analog Output. Wait for the Page to update.
16. Optionally, select ALARM from the ALARM pulldown list. Wait for the
Page to update with a PINK highlight around alarm (and additional
Alarm Fields at bottom of page).
17. Enter a Tagname users can use to identify this Analog Output
measurement. For example, if this is a signal to a Valve, enter Valve1.
18. Edit the Address to the actual address. From the above example,
Enter: 40015
19. Enter a Description. This will help identify this tag to Users and
Operators. For example, enter Boiler #1 Steam Valve.
20. Optionally enter, Scaling, Span Hi, Span Low, Output Limits,
Engineering Units, and Alarms; enable data logging, etc.
21. Press Submit.
Congratulations! You have just configured a Measurement and Output Tags to

Modbus device.
1.6 Step by Step Guide

It is recommended to use a Modbus FIELDBUS COUPLER with TCP/IP
communications. If a FIELDBUS COUPLER is not available, it is recommended
to install the Modbus TCP Simulator software on the student’s PC. See the
Appendix for more information on the Modbus Ethernet Slave simulator
software.
1.6.1 Task 1: Configure a Communication Port

From the Project Manager (See 2.3.2 Connect to Project Node of the
Engineering Manual, if you need help connecting)
1. Select your SCADA node under the Project/Node list.

2. Select Add Comport
This can take a long time while tables are created in the database on
the Project Node / Web Server.
Warning – if multiple students are using a single project node that is

using a 10-client limit for IIS, pressing Add Comport will
open a new connection each time it is pressed. Be patient if
you are sharing a Project Node with other students and do
not press Add Comport more than once, otherwise you will
get the error:
The page cannot be displayed
There are too many people accessing the Web site at this time.
2. The Create New Comport page appears.

4. Select the TCP/IP as the Interface Name for this Comport. (Also
called the Comport Type).
The fields change depending on the Comport Type.
5. The TCP/IP Comport Properties page appears.

TCPIP - TCP/IP (transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol).

Specifies a "Virtual Port" that uses the TCP/IP service installed. Does
not correspond to specific IO card or comport number. Will access any
IO card that uses the TCP/IP service installed on your PC. For a
description of the data entry fields for a TCP/IP Network Interface see
the Engineering Manual, section 3.3.4 TCP/IP Com Port Properties.
6. Enter a Comport Number. It is recommended to use a number above

2 for TCP/IP ports, so you don't interfere with adding a serial
comport. Most PCs have 2 serial comports, if you configured a TCP/IP
comport as 1 or 2, you would not be able to use that serial comport in
the future. It is not easy to change comport numbers.
7. Optionally, enter a Description. This is just for your own reference.
8. Enter a Scan Time and select the radio button for the units
(Millisecond, Second, Minute or Hour).
All devices are scanned at the same frequency on a given comport. All
Constant Scan type Tags are scanned at the same frequency on a
comport. Display Scan Tags are scanned at this same frequency, but
only when they appear on a Display.
9. Accept the default values for the other fields, or modify them. For a
description of the data entry fields for a TCP/IP Network Interface see,
section 3.3.4 TCP/IP Com Port Properties.
10. Click Submit.
11. The SCADA Node page appears. The Port should appear as a folder
under the SCADA node. (In this example Port 3 under Node 1) in the
menu tree at left.

1.6.2 Task 2: Add Device (a FIELDBUS COUPLER)

12. Click on the Port hyperlink (Port3 in this example). The Com Port
Properties page opens.
13. Select Add Device.
14. The Create Device Page opens. This also can take some time while
data tables are created in the database on the Project Node.

15. Select Modicon form the Device Type pull down list.
(Alternatively, you can select one of the other Modbus TCP/IP devices:
ADAM 5000 Ethernet driver (ADAM5KE), ADAM 6000 (ADAM6K) or
Wago 750.
16. Enter a Device Name. This will appear as a folder under the comport
in the Project Manager. It will also appear in VIEW during runtime in
the Point Detail Display for any tags created.

17. Optionally, enter a description.
18. Enter the Unit Number. This number will appear in VIEW during
runtime on the Station Status display and will be the reference to
Enable and Disable communications to the Device. It also will be the
reference for communication alarms. (1 to 254)
Logically, this usually matched the actual device number, but it is

possible to assign a unit number that does not match the actual
Modbus Protocol Device Address. For example, each Modbus FIELDBUS
COUPLER has a unique IP Address and all FIELDBUS COUPLERs
have Modbus Device address 1 at these unique IP Addresses.
19. Enter an IP Address for the Device.
Important! – Use the IP Address and Port given by your Instructor for the FIELDBUS COUPLER
in your classroom. The Modbus TCP Simulator software can be installed locally on a
SCADA node and use the SCADA nodes IP address.
If you installed the ModSim.exe simulator software on your PC, then enter the IP Address
of your PC or 127.0.0.1
20. Enter the TCP or UDP Port Number for the Device. 502 is a common
TCP Port for WAGO 750 field bus couplers. Yours may be different;
consult your WAGO configuration or the WAGO 750 User manual.
Important! – Use the TCP Port specified in the configuration or the User Manual for the
FIELDBUS COUPLER in your classroom. Port 502 is commonly used for WAGO, but
yours could be different.

21. Enter a Device Address if different from the Unit Number. For Wago,
this entry is usually 1.
At the time of this writing, the WAGO 750 field bus coupler ignores the Device Address in the
Modbus Protocol, Use the Device Address given by in the User Manual for the
FIELDBUS COUPLER if it is specified.
22. Optionally, add Address and Port information for a redundant

communication path to the Device. For example, if the FIELDBUS
COUPLER has two Network Interface Cards (NICs).
23. If using TCP (the official Modbus Ethernet protocol for WAGO 750)
enter 0 for Use UDP. This will use TCP protocol (not UDP).
24. Press Submit. This can be a wait while data tables are created on the
Project Node.
The FIELDBUS COUPLER appears as a folder under the comport in Project

Manager.
1.6.3 Task 3: Add an Analog Input Tag

25. The Update Device Page Appears.
26. Select Add Tag.

27. The Create New Tag page appears.
28. Use the AI Parameter from the Parameter pull down List
29. Enter a Tagname (AI0002 in the example).
30. Modify the address (30002 in the example).

32. Accept the default values for the other fields. Press Submit.
Important! – Press SUBMIT before continuing to next step or you will loose your data.
For more information, see Section 4.2 Analog Tag Properties in the Engineering Manual.

1.6.4 Task 4: Add an Analog Output Tag

33. Continuing from add Analog Input, the Create New Tag page
appears.
34. Select the AO Parameter from the Parameter Pull Down List.
35. The AO Parameter Page opens.

Notice that the Address field changes from 30001 (for AI) to 40001
(for the AO Parameter).
36. Create a Tag name AO005
Tag Tag fields

name
AO005 Parameter: AO
Description: Valve #5 Position
Address: 40005
Scaling Type: Scale 0 –100% Input to

Span
Span Hi: 100
Span Lo: -100

Output High Limit: 100
Eng Units: %OPEN

Display Digits (Integer): 3
All other parameters: use default

37. Press Submit when finished to create the tag.
Important! – Press submit to save your data before continuing with the next step.

1.6.5 Task 5: Add a Discrete Output (also called Digital

Output)
38. Select DO from the Parameter pull down list (you have to scroll down
to the bottom of the list.
Notice that the Address field Changes to data type changes from
analog to discrete. Also, the Data Fields change: State Descriptors
appear. There is no Scaling, Span or Output Limits for a Discrete.
Also notice how any data entered is lost if you change the
Parameter before pressing submit! It is best to select Parameter
before entering tag name. You cannot change the parameter type
of a tag once it is created.

39. Select Alarm from the Pulldown list.
Similar to changing the Parameter, selecting alarm changes the page

and you will loose any data entered before pressing submit. You can
add or remove alarming for a tag after you create.
The page refreshes and alarm fields appear at the top and bottom of
the page.
40. Enter a Tag Name of PUMP_STATUS.

This will be how the information is referenced on Displays in VIEW.
Typical Tag names are YS1001, SS4516, Pump_Start,
B31_R11_STATUS. The end user usually has a Tag naming convention
used at his facility. Tag name is 21 characters Maximum. For legal tag
name characters, see the Engineering Manual section 4.11.1 Legal
characters in a Tag Name.
41. Enter a Description of the tag: Pump #1 Status

This will appear in VIEW and helps operators identify the information.
It will also appear in the Alarm Summary and will be read by the Text-
to-Speech Alarm Annunciator. The Description can be changed during
runtime by modifying the DESCRP field associated with the tag.

42. Enter the actual Address for the tag: 00001.

The parameter provides an example of a typical address for the Data
type (00001 for Discrete Outputs, 10001 for Discrete Inputs, 30001
for Discrete Outputs and 40001 for Analog Outputs).
43. For this example, leave the default settings for

Scan Type = Constant Scan
Conversion Code = Unsigned Integer
Start Bit = 0
Length = 1
Signal Reverse = No.
For more information on these fields, see the Engineering Manual 4.3
Discrete Tag Properties
44. Enable Data Logging for the Tag by selecting the radio button next
to Log Data.
45. Modify the State0 and State1 descriptors to read ON and OFF.
46. Modify the Alarm Priority to 1 or higher. An alarm priority of 0 = no

alarms.

47. Optionally, enable Play Voice to here a Text-to-Speech Alarm

annunciation on the SCADA Node.
48. Optionally, enable Send Email and enter your email address in the
Email To fields to receive an Alarm Email.
49. In this example, leave the other fields at their default values. For
more information on these fields, see the Engineering Manual 4.3
Discrete Tag Properties.
50. Press Submit.
The Tag Name appears under the Device Name in the Project Manager
(SCADNode1, Port3, Modbus FIELDBUS COUPLER in this example.) You
should see three tags AI0002, AO0005 and PUMP_STATUS.
1.6.6 Task 6: Download changes to the SCADA Node

If you have not already done so, connect to the Project Node and Start
Advantech WebAccess Configuration. Select your Project.

1. Select the SCADA Node under your Project Name in the Project/Node list
(Figure 4-31).
Figure 4-31 - SCADA Node Main page (Main.asp) - Download
2. Select Download.
3. The Download Dialog Box pops open (Figure 4-32).
Figure 4-32 - Download SCADA Node
4. When download is finished, select Close Window (Figure 4-32).
5. From Project Manager Select Start node (Figure 4-31).
6. The Start Node Dialog Box pops open (Figure 4-33).

Figure 4-33 - Start SCADA Node
7. When Node is started, select Close Window (Figure 4-33).
Download to the SCADA Node will temporarily STOP the SCADA Node. Users
will see a blank screen. Trend and reports will stop collecting
data. Communications to field devices will stop. When the SCADA restarts,
Alarms will be re-set to unacknowledged.
If you make changes to a Tag, you must download (which will stop and
restart the SCADA Node).
Changes to Graphic Displays (and associated Screen Scripts, keymacro files)

can be downloaded without stopping the SCADA Node by using Graph Only
download link.
1.6.7 Task 7: Start the SCADA Node via Project Manager

If you have not already done so, connect to the Project Node and Start
Advantech WebAccess Configuration. Select your Project.
1. Select the SCADA Node under your Project Name in the Project/Node list.
Figure 4.34 - Start SCADA Node kernel remotely via the Project Manager

2. From Project Manager select Start node.
3. If this is a redundant SCADA node, a dialog box opens asking you to

confirm which one or both Primary and Backup should be started.
Figure 4.35 - Appears only if redundant SCADA node.
Use the radio button to unselect a node and the click Submit to continue.
6. The Start Node Dialog Box pops open.
Figure 4.36 – Download Complete and SCADA Node restarted
7. When Node is started, select Close Window.
Warning - if communications times out between the SCADA Node and Project Node, you will
still get the above Dialog Box stating the Node has started. You should always start
View and connect to that SCADA node to confirm it has started. It may take a long
time to start if there are many Data Log files and/or the hard drive is fragmented.

Note – Not all Downloads require restarting the SCADA Node. Only downloading new Tags
and new SCADA Node Properties requires the use of the Download from SCADA
(which temporarily stops the SCADA Node kernel). Graphics, Scripts, Recipes, the
Scheduler and other features can be downloaded from their respective properties page
without stopping the SCADA node.
1.6.8 Task 8: Start VIEW to verify communications to

FIELDBUS COUPLER
Continuing from Step 7 in the previous section (or see Download the SCADA
Node in the Engineering Manual).
Figure 4.37- Start VIEW from Project Manger
8. Select Start View (Figure 4-37).
There are other ways to START VIEW described in VIEW Client Options and Start Advantech
WebAccess VIEW
9. If you have not already installed the Client, you will see a message:
"Please Click here to install Advantech WebAccess Client first".
Figure 4-38 - Prompt to download and install Advantech WebAccess Client
If you get this message, just follow the steps to download and install the
client.
Hint - After Downloading Client, close all Web browser windows before running the Client Setup
program. If you close all web browser windows, you will not have to reboot your
computer.

Figure 4-39 - Login page, start VIEW – from Project Manager
10. Welcome to Advantech WebAccess Login appears (Figure 4-39) if the

Client is installed.
11. Select Please Login
12. The User Login Dialog Box Appears (Figure 4-40).
Figure 4-40- Login Password Dialog Box
13. Enter Username: admin

and no Password:
14. Right Click with the mouse or press the Enter key.
15. The default Main Graphic Display appears (you can edit or create a new
Main.bgr later)

Figure 4-41 - default MAIN Graphic Display
1.6.9 Task 9: Use Point Info (Tag Browser) to verify new tag
The Point Info Dialog Box is opened using:
• Pressing the icon on the Toolbar.
• Pressing Ctrl + F5 on the Keyboard.
• Pressing a Pushbutton that uses the <CTL_F5> keymacro.
• Pressing a Pushbutton that uses the <DIALOG>POINTINFO

keymacro.
• Right Click -> Goto -> Point Info (ViewDAQ users skip the right
click)

Figure - Point Info Dialog Box – red is Alarm
16. Scroll down (if necessary) to see the Tag.
17. Click on the Tag Name
18. You should see a ON or OFF as the value. It may be flashing Red if in
Alarm.

Troubleshooting
19. If you see an asterisk (*) with a number (typically 8000),

communications has failed. You have the IP Address wrong, the port
wrong, the address wrong or some other communication problem.
Figure - BAD communications
20. Go to the Station Status Display (see Appendix).
1.6.10 Task 10: Review the Port and Device List

The SCADA Node, Ports, Devise, Tags and Blocks are organized in a folder
style list at the left of the Project Manger. You may have to open or close a
folder to see the information you are looking for.
This section assumes you have started Internet Explorer 6 or later Web
Browser and connected to your Project Node.
1. Start Advantech WebAccess Configuration.
2. Login with User Name and Password.
3. Select your Project Name.
4. The Project Manger opens.
5. You may need to expand the Port List by clicking on the Folder icon
to the left of SCADA Node (Node 1 in the example).

7. You may need to expand the list of Devices under your Comport by
clicking on the Folder icon to the left of the Comport.
8. Drag the slider bar on the left Frame down to reveal Communication
Port (e.g. Port 3 in the example above).
9. You may need to expand the list of Devices by clicking on the Folder
icon to the left of the Port (in the example, pick Port3).
10. You may need to expand the list of Tags and Blocks by clicking on
the Folder icon to the left of the device (in the example, pick
DemoPLC).

Tags are listed in Black.
Blocks are listed in Brown after all tags.
You may have to scroll down to see the Tag or Block associated with
the device.

1.7 Addendum
1.7.1 Device Failure

If a FIELDBUS COUPLER fails, it will not usually affect the other FIELDBUS
COUPLERs' communications with Advantech WebAccess SCADA node,
especially with TCP/IP. Advantech WebAccess will mark the Device as Bad
(asterisks will appear on displays for Tags with Keep Last Value = No).
If the failed device sends gibberish on the network that somehow blocks
communication (unlikely with TCP/IP), a failed device might affect others.
This is possible with multi-drop serial connections on a single TCP/IP address,
but unlikely.
1.7.2 Troubleshooting an asterisk (*)

If you see an asterisk (*) with a number (typically 8000), communications
has failed. You have the IP Address wrong, the port wrong, the address
wrong or some other communication problem.
Figure - BAD communications

1.7.3 Use Station Status to diagnose problems
The Station Status Display can be viewed from the Toolbar or Ctrl+F7
function key or a pushbutton with the <GOTO>STATION keymacro. The
Right-Click Menu can also call up the Action Log (Right Click -> Goto ->
Station Status).
Only Power Users and the admin account can view the Station Status through
a Web Browser. (General Users and Restricted users cannot view the Station
Status through a Web Browser). All users can view the Station Status locally
on the SCADA node using ViewDAQ.
The Station Status Display shows status of all communication Ports and
automation devices (e.g. stations).
A Communications Alarm will appear in the Status Bar at the bottom of all
displays (a Red letter C). See the Engineering Manual, section 7.10 , for more
information on the Alarm Windows in the Status Bar.
Figure 4-59 Station Status Display
Using the Ramp Keys , users can change the Comport viewed.

The Numbered pushbuttons (1 through 255) represent the Devices (e.g.

Stations) connected to the Comport. These are typically the FIELDBUS
COUPLERs, Controllers and automation devices.
A Grey number is not configured (no device configured)
A Blue Number is OK or RETRYING
A Flashing Red is Communication Failure
A Steady Red is DISABLED (by user).
21. If the Device is Blue, this implies you have the Tags Address wrong
(e.g. the Modbus Address, 00001, 00002, 00003, etc.)
22. If communication to the Device failed, it will be flashing RED. This

implies you have the IP Address, TCP Port or Device Address wrong.
23. Try to ping the FIELDBUS COUPLER Address from the Windows
Command prompt. (For more help, see Eng. Manual, 22.2.11 PING to
test TCP/IP communications).
24. Confirm the TCP Port and Modbus Device Address from the FIELDBUS
COUPLER configurator or Jumper settings on its Network Card (NIC).

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Wago 750 Ethernet TCP/IP

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1. Wago 750 TCP/IP (Modbus)

1.1 Introduction to Wago 750 Ethernet

As of this writing, the WAGO item numbers are:

750-342 Ethernet TCP/IP 10 M Bit

750-842 Contr. Ethernet TCP 10 M Bit

An RJ-45 Ethernet connection is used to the WAGO Field bus Coupler.

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1.1.1 Introduction to Modbus Ethernet /TCPIP

The Modicon driver accesses real-time data and control automation

Modbus is a "De-facto" standard for communications. Modbus is an "open"

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Especially for connection of SCADA and HMI systems to intelligent operator

1.1.2 Modbus Ethernet TCP/IP

The Advantech WebAccess COM Ports are “virtual” in the Advantech

Modicon's Modbus TCP/IP network is a single master, multi-drop network,

Advantech WebAccess can scan every 100 milliseconds over TCP/IP

The Genuine Advantech WebAccess Modbus Driver is among the fastest

1.1.3 Ease of Use: Parameters

AI is an Analog Input (30001 to 39999 range of addresses). These are

AO is an Analog Output (40001 to 49999 range of addresses). These are

DI is a Digital Input (00001 to 09999 range of addresses). These are

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DO is a Digital Output (10001 to 19999 range of addresses). These are

1.1.4 Redundant Comports

1.1.5 Modbus Protocols

1.1.5.1 Modbus Ethernet / TCP/IP

1.2 Configure Wago 750 device

1. Start Internet Explorer Web Browser.

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AI is an Analog Input (30001 to 39999 range of addresses).

AO is an Analog Output (40001 to 49999 range of addresses).

DI is a Digital Input (00001 to 09999 range of addresses).

DO is a Digital Output (10001 to 19999 range of addresses).

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1.3 TCPIP Comport Properties

Figure 1.1 TCPIP Comport properties

1.3.1 Comport Number

1.3.3 Scan Time

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Scan Time is also network dependant, it is possible to enter a Scan Time

Combined with Retry count, Timeout also determines time to consider a

• Wait 200 Milliseconds for a reply.

• Send a packet again if no reply.

• Wait 200 Milliseconds.

• Send A Packet a third Time if no reply

• Wait 200 Milliseconds.

• Mark the device Bad (Failed) if no reply.

In the above example, after approximately 1 + .6 seconds after a device

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1.3.5 Retry Count

1.3.6 Auto Recover Time

If communications to the FIELDBUS COUPLER is unusually slow due to

If communications to the FIELDBUS COUPLER fails (i.e. exceeds Timeout)

1.3.7 Backup Port