Section 3 1MAC306892-MB C
Vendor-specific implementation
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Communication Protocol Manual
3.2.1 Configuring IEC 60870-5-101
To configure one protocol instance to work as IEC 60870-5-101 slave, configure the 
parameters to enable basic communication.
• Port
According to the physical wiring, set either to "IEC101-COM1" or "IEC101- 
COM2". Set the correct serial mode and communication baud rate under COM1/ 
COM2 settings.
• Device Address
Set to match the address set in the master.
• ASDU Address
Usually ASDU Address is the same as link address.
• Link Mode
If the system is configured to use unbalanced communication, set Link Mode to 
"Unbalanced". Otherwise, no change is needed.
• COT Length
Usually set to 1. This setting must have the same value in the master and slave 
devices.
• IOA Length
Usually, set to 2. This setting must have the same value in the master and slave 
devices.
• Link Address Length
Usually set to 1. This setting must have the same value in the master and slave 
devices.
• ASDU Address Length
Usually set to 1. This setting must have the same value in the master and slave 
devices.
3.2.2 Configuring IEC 60870-5-104
To configure one protocol instance to work as IEC 60870-5-104 server, configure the 
parameters to enable basic communication.
• Port
Set to "IEC104 - Ethernet".
• Client IP
Set to match the IP address of the client device.
• ASDU Address
Set to match the address set in the master.
ICheck the communication card jumpers. Refer to applicable manual for 
details.