Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric TSX07/37/57

Series Unitelway Driver

1 System Structure
2 Cable Diagrams
3 Supported Device Addresses
4 Consecutive Device Addresses
5 Environment Setup
6 I/O Manager Configuration
7 Driver Configuration
8 Protocol Configuration
9 Device Address Configuration

• This manual explains how to connect the target machine with other manufacturer’s devices. For
information about how to use the Pro-Designer software, please refer to the Pro-Designer Online
Help.

• The types of target machines that are compatible with Pro-Designer depends on the version of
Pro-Designer. For information about target machine compatibility, please refer to the Pro-
Designer Online Help.

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1 System Structure
The following table describes the basic system setup for connecting the target machine to
Schneider PLCs.
To view a cable connection diagram for a particular communication format, see Section 2 –
Cable Diagrams.
Series CPU Link I/F Comm. Format Diagram
Cable
TSX 07 Nano RS-232C
Diagram 1
Programmer Port
Cable
RS-422(2-wire)
Diagram 2
Cable
RS-232C
Diagram 1
TSX 37 Micro TER & AUX Port
Cable
RS-422(2-wire)
TSX 07/37/57 Diagram 2
Series Cable
RS-232C
Diagram 1
TER & AUX Port
Cable
RS-422(2-wire)
Diagram 2
TSX 57 Premium
TSX SCP 111 Cable
RS-232C
(PCMCIA Link Module) Diagram 3
TSX SCP 114 Cable
RS-422(2-wire)
(PCMCIA Link Module) Diagram 4

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2 Cable Diagrams
The illustrated cable diagrams and those recommended by Schneider may differ. However, Pro-
face recommends using the following diagrammed connections.
• Ground the PLC’s FG terminal according to your country’s applicable standard. For details,
refer to the PLC manual.
• When making your own communication cable, be sure to connect the SG signal.

Diagram 1 RS-232C
To connect the target machine and the PLC, use one of the recommended cables.
Target Machine Cable / Adapter Comments
GP, PS-P, a TSXPCX1031 Cable
Cable length: 15m max.
PC/AT(PL), PS-G b User-created Cable and TSXPCU1030 Cable

a. TSXPCX1031 Cable

Set the TSXPCX1031 multifunction cable to TER Direct Mode.

b. User-created Cable and TSXPCU1030 Cable

*1 When creating your own cable, prepare a male connector on the side that connects to the
TSXPCU1030 cable.

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Diagram 2 RS-422 (2-wire)

To connect the target machines and the PLC, use the connection terminal adapter, signal
converter, or create your own cable using the following specifications.
Target Machine Cable / Adapter Comments
RS-422 Connection Terminal Adapter
a
GP, PS-P (Pro-face: GP070-CN10-0) Cable length: 500m
b User-created Cable max.
PC/AT(PL), PS-G a RS-232C / RS-422(485) Signal Converter

*1 Connect to COM1.

Use shielded twisted-pair cables for noise immunity. Connect the cable
shields, then connect the cable to a single-point ground.
a. RS-422 Connection Terminal Adapter (Pro-face: GP070-CN10-O)
OR: RS-232C/RS-422(485) Signal Converter

• As the RS-422(485) side of the RS-232C/RS-422(485) signal converter

is a terminal, use any external line other than the communication line for
the power cable.
• Follow the specifications for your RS-232C/RS-422(485) signal converter
when connecting termination resistance on the RS-422(485) terminal.
• The RS-232C connection between the RS-232C/RS-422(485) signal
converter and target machine depends on the signal converter. Refer to
its specifications when connecting the signal converter and target
machine.

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b. User-created Cable

Diagram 3 RS-232C
To connect the target machine and the PLC, create your own cable and attach it to the
recommended cable.
Target Machine Cable / Adapter Comments
GP, PS-P, User-created Cable and
Cable length: 15m max.
PC/AT(PL), PS-G TSXSCPCC1030 Cable

*1 When creating your own cable, prepare a male connector on the side that connects to the
TSXSCPCC1030 cable.

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3 Supported Device Addresses

The following table lists the device address range of the Schneider TSX 07/37/57 Series PLCs that
Pro-Designer users can specify in the driver user interface.
For actual device address ranges supported by the PLC, refer to the corresponding PLC manual.
Supported device addresses differ from protocol to protocol and between PLC models.
Device Bit Address Word Address 16-Bit 32-Bit
Internal Word MW00000:X0 - MW00000-MW65535*1
MW65535:X15
Constant Word*2 KW00000:X0 - KW0000-KW65535*1
KW65535:X15
System Word SW000:X0 - SW999:X15 SW000-SW999*1
Analog Inputs *2 IW00:X0 - IW99:X15 IW00-IW99*1 L/H*3 L/H*3
*1
Analog Outputs QW00:X0 - QW99:X15 QW00-QW99
Internal Bit M0000-M9999 --
System Bit S000-S999 --
Output Bits QX00:0-QX99:15 --
Input Bits *2
IX00:0-IX99:15 --

*1 Read-modify-write. When you write to one of these bit addresses, the target machine reads
the entire word address, sets the defined bit, then returns the new word address to the PLC. If
the ladder program writes data to this word address during the bit read/write process, the
resulting data may be incrorrect.
*2 You can define a bit address by adding a colon and the bit indicator (X00~X15) at the end of
the word. (e.g. MW00100:X08)
*3 Read-only.
*4 16-bit and 32-bit data, High and Low, refer to data as defined in the following examples.

16 bit 32 bit
Byte Word
0 7 ... 0 L (Low) 0 15 ... 0 L (Low)
1 15 ... 8 H (High) 1 31 ... 16 H (High)

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4 Consecutive Device Addresses

The following table lists the maximum number of consecutive addresses that can be read by each
PLC. Refer to this table when using block transfers.

• To speed up data communication, use consecutive device addresses on

the same panel screen.
• The following situations increase the number of times that the device is
read, and reduces the data communication speed between the target
machine and the PLC:
• when the number of consecutive addresses exceeds the maximum
• when an address is designated for division
• when different device types are used

Max. Consecutive
Device Gap Span
Addresses
Internal Bit (M)
8 bits 8 bits
System Bit (S)
Output Bit (QX)
1 bit 1 bit
Input Bit (IX)
Internal Word (MW)
Constant Word (KW) 32 words 7 words
System Word (SW)
Analog Inputs (IW)
1 word 1 word
Analog Outputs (QW)

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5 Environment Setup
The following table lists the communication settings, recommended by Pro-face, for the target
machine and Schneider TSX 07/37/57 Series PLCs.
For details, see Section 7 – Driver Configuration, and Section 8 – Protocol Configuration.

RS-232C

PRG, TER, or AUX Port

Target Machine PLC Settings
Serial Interface RS-232C Conn. Format RS-232C Cable
Flow Control DTR(ER)/CTS --
*1
Transmission Speed 19200 Baud Rate 19200
Retry Count 2 --
Driver Parity Bit Odd Parity Bit Odd
Stop Bit 1 bit Stop Bit 1 bit
Data Length 8 bits Data Length 8 bits
Rcv. Timeout 10 sec --
TX Wait Time 0 msec --
Protocol Address (SLAVE ID) 4 --

*1 Set 9600bps for the TSX 07 Nano PLC.

PCMCIA Module
Target Machine PLC Settings
Serial Interface RS-232C Conn. Format RS-232C
Flow Control None --
Transmission Speed 19200 Baud Rate 19200
Retry Count 2 --
Driver Parity Bit Odd Parity Bit Odd
Stop Bit 1 bit Stop Bit 1 bit
Data Length 8 bits Data Length 8 bits
Rcv. Timeout 10 sec --
TX Wait Time 0 msec --
Protocol Address (SLAVE ID) 4 --

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RS-422 (2-wire)

PRG, TER, or AUX Port

Target Machine PLC Settings
Serial Interface RS-422(2-wire) Conn. Format RS-422 (2-wire)
Flow Control None --
*1
Transmission Speed 19200 Baud Rate 19200
Retry Count 2 --
Driver Parity Bit Odd Parity Bit Odd
Stop Bit 1 bit Stop Bit 1 bit
Data Length 8 bits Data Length 8 bits
Rcv. Timeout 10 sec --
TX Wait Time 0 msec --
Protocol Address (SLAVE ID) 4 --

*1 Set 9600bps for the TSX 07 Nano PLC.

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6 I/O Manager Configuration

The driver and protocol, which enable communication between the target machine and the PLC,
depends on the PLC type.

For information on how to display the [New Driver Interface] dialog box,
or for details about the I/O Manager, see the online help.

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7 Driver Configuration
To configure the communication settings of the serial driver in the target machine, use the [Driver
Configuration] dialog box. Make sure the settings match those of the PLC.
For an overview of the driver and protocol settings, see Section 5 – Environment Setup.

For information on how to display the [Driver Configuration] dialog box,

see the online help.

Manufacturer
Displays the name of the PLC manufacturer.
Interface
Displays the type of serial connection used to connect the target machine to the PLC.
COM Port
Defines which COM port to use on the target machine, for connecting to the PLC.

Select COM1 for PS Series Type G target machines. Connection is not

possible using COM2.
Serial Interface
Defines the serial connection: RS-232C or RS-422 (2-wire).
For details about the supported connections, see Section 2 – Cable Diagrams.
Flow Control
Defines the signals that control the data flow.
Transmission Speed
Sets the communication speed in bits per second. This setting must match the PLC baud rate.
Retry Count
Defines the number of times the driver tries to send or receive data when there is an error.
Parity Bit
Sets either a parity bit [Even or Odd] for use in detecting communication errors, or [None] at all.
Stop Bit
Defines the stop bit: 1, 1.5, or 2 bits.

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Data Length
Defines the length of each unit of data: 7 bit or 8 bit.
Rcv. Timeout
Defines the length of time the target machine waits for a response before it outputs a timeout error
or sends another communication.
TX Wait Time
Defines the number of milliseconds that the target machine waits, after receiving a communication
packet, before sending a response.

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8 Protocol Configuration
To set up details about the communication process between the target machine and the PLC, use
the [Protocol Configuration] dialog box.
For an overview of the driver and protocol settings, see Section 5 – Environment Setup.

For information on how to display the [Protocol Configuration] dialog box,

see the online help.

Address (SLAVE ID)

Enter a value to identify the target machine. (1-253)

• Up to 28 slaves can be connected to the PLC at the same time.

• Slave ID numbers 1 to 3 are reserved for the Programming unit to
program the PLC.

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9 Device Address Configuration

To set up a PLC variable in the Variable List, use the Device Address Keypad from the variable
properties.
See Section 3 – Supported Device Addresses.

For information on how to display the Device Address Keypad, see the
online help.

Memory Area
Lists the PLC’s discrete and word memory areas.
Address
Enter the memory area address for the PLC variable.
Click the ellipsis to display the [Address Selector] keypad, which ensures you type the correct
value.

Bit
When defining a bit address in a word memory area, select the bit position (0-15).

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