VM600 networking manual MAVM600-NET/E ix
Edition 9 - February 2018
NOTE: When using CPUM firmware version 071 or later to implement Modbus
communications, it is important to read both Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 because
9 Setting up a Modbus connection (CPUM firmware version 071 or later) builds on
the information provided in Chapter 8.
NOTE: When using CPUM firmware version 081 or later to implement PROFINET
communications, it is important to also read Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 because
10 Setting up a PROFINET connection (CPUM firmware version 081 or later)
builds on the information provided in Chapter 8 and Chapter 9.
Related publications and documentation
For additional information, the operator is referred to one or more of the following manuals:
• VM600 condition monitoring system (CMS) software manual – volumes 1 and 2
Meggitt Sensing Systems document reference MACMS-SW/E
• VM600 condition monitoring system (CMS) quick start manual
Meggitt Sensing Systems document reference MACMS-QS/E
• MPCC configuration software for VM600 machinery protection card
Meggitt Sensing Systems document reference MAMPCC/E
Chapter 7 Terminal emulation
Describes how to use a terminal emulation session, using PuTTY and Midnight
Commander, to configure and manage a VM600 rack over an Ethernet or serial link.
For example:
• How to change the IP address of a CPUM card.
• How to transfer and work with configuration files.
Chapter 8 Setting up a Modbus connection (CPUM firmware version 067 or earlier)
Describes the Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP protocols. Provides detailed information
on reading discrete inputs and registers from the VM600 rack.
Chapter 9 Setting up a Modbus connection (CPUM firmware version 071 or later)
Provides detailed additional information on the functionality added by improvements to
the Modbus software interface.
Chapter 10 Setting up a PROFINET connection (CPUM firmware version 081 or later)
Provides a basic description of PROFINET and detailed information on how to
configure a computer running SIMATIC STEP7 to communicate with a VM600 using
PROFINET.
Chapter 11 End-of-life product disposal
Provides information and contact details concerning the environmentally friendly
disposal of electrical/electronic equipment at the end of its useful life.
Chapter 12 Service and support
Provides contact details for technical queries and information concerning the repair
and return of equipment.