Siemens SINAMICS Series User Manual

Descriptions of functions
10.8 Communication via Modbus TCP
SINAMICS DCM DC Converter
538 Operating Instructions, 12/2018, A5E34763375A
10.8
Communication via Modbus TCP
10.8.1
Overview
The Modbus protocol is a communication protocol based on a controller/device architecture.
Modbus offers three transmission modes:
●
Modbus ASCII –
Via a serial interface
Data in the ASCII code. The data throughput is lower compared to RTU.
●
Modbus RTU –
Via a serial interface
Data in the binary format. The data throughput is greater than in ASCII code.
●
Modbus TCP –
Via Ethernet
Data as TCP/IP packages. TCP port 502 is reserved for Modbus TCP.
Only transfer type "Modbus TCP" is available for SINAMICS DCM.
Modbus functionality
Process data and parameters are accessed via the Modbus register.
● Process data: 40100 - 40119
A maximum of 10 process data (PZD) can be exchanged.
● Drive data: 40300 - 40522
● All parameters via DS47: 40601 - 40722
Modbus TCP always provides a basic Ethernet functionality, which corresponds to the
functionality of Ethernet interface X127:
● Commissioning access for STARTER/Startdrive with S7 protocol
● DCP (Discovery and Configuration Protocol) to set the IP address etc.
● SNMP for identification
General information about communication
Communication with Modbus TCP uses the Ethernet/PROFINET interface:
X1400
:
For Modbus TCP with a CUD via a CBE20.
The following applies for the CUD:
● An advanced CUD must be inserted.
● The memory card (with the device firmware) must be inserted.

Siemens SINAMICS Series Specifications

General

Product Line	SINAMICS
Cooling Method	Air-cooled, Liquid-cooled
Voltage Range	200 V to 690 V
Power Range	0.12kW - 250kW
Communication Interfaces	PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Ethernet
Control Modes	Vector control, V/f control
Protection Class	IP20
Type	Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)