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The ETH-100 External Ethernet Interface provides Ethernet connectivity to Toshiba 7-series, 9-series or VF-nC1 Adjustable Speed Drives (ASDs).
The ETH-100 currently provides support for the following Ethernet protocols:
 Modbus TCP/IP, release 1.0 (Conformance class 0 and partial class 1 and class 2 compliant)
The ETH-100 provides flexible mapping between Modbus TCP/IP registers and Toshiba ASD registers. This is accomplished through an element called the point database. The point database is entirely user-configurable, and provides the end-to-end mapping information that allows Modbus TCP/IP requests to be routed to the correct locations on the connected Toshiba ASD's. When properly configured, the ETH-100 will allow a Modbus TCP/IP master to engage in a seamless dialogue with connected Toshiba ASD's. Point databases can be uploaded/downloaded to/from the unit using the Xmodem serial protocol, allowing the user to clone ETH-100's with the same configuration.
The ETH-100 can be configured via embedded web server, which uses the HTTP protocol, and can be accessed by any web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. The ETH-100 also provides a text based console interface via MMI (RS-232) port or Telnet. |
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 ETH-100 V2.100 BSP |
This BSP (Board Support Package) contains:
ETH-100 V2.100 User's Manual (in Adobe Acrobat .PDF format)
ETH-100 V2.100 release notes (in Adobe Acrobat .PDF format)
ETH-100 V2.100 application firmware file (.bin file for use with the Rabbit Field Utility) |
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Network
Ethernet Network: IEEE 802.3 10BaseT Ethernet compliant. Shielded RJ45 connector accepts standard CAT5-type 8-conductor unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) patch cables.
ASD Common Serial Connections: Three independent common serial ports for direct connectivity to Toshiba 7-series, 9-series or VF-nC1 Adjustable Speed Drives (ASDs). |
Supported Ethernet Protocols
Schneider Electric Modbus TCP/IP, release 1.0 (Conformance class 0 and partial class 1 and class 2 compliant). Allows up to 8 simultaneous Modbus TCP/IP client connections.
New network drivers are continuously being added, and can be downloaded here for free. |
Configuration
Embedded Web Server: Unit configuration and drive monitoring and control are provided via an embedded web server using the HTTP protocol. Macromedia Flash player is required.
ICMP ping configuration.
Text based console: The unit can also be configured via a simple text-based console interface, available locally over RS232 by using the supplied MMI cable or remotely over Ethernet via a telnet session. |
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Drive Connections
Drive connections use the same standard RJ45 style 8-conductor UTP patch cables: any standard CAT5 Ethernet cable (found in most electronics stores) 5 meters or less in length can be used to connect the ETH-100 to the drives. |
Drive AutoScan Algorithm
Connections to the drives are automatically established and continuously monitored
No drive configuration needs to be performed to connect the ETH-100 to the drives |
Network Timeout Processing
The concept of a master client device has been established, along with a user-configurable timeout time (0.5s-30.0s). Failsafe values can be written to drive parameters that are configured in the point database. |
Field-Upgradeable
As new firmware becomes available, the ETH-100 unit can be upgraded in the field by the end-user. |
Versatile 3-Way DIN-Rail Mounting System
The unit's enclosure is provided with a mounting clip attached to the rear of the unit. |
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