Serial-to-Ethernet Converter --

The Multinet FE Setup Made Easy

Accessory use for MX150/250 Modbus Communication

(GEZC part number: 50P-3014)

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 Contents
1. References

2. Zenith Modbus Configuration

3. General Connection

4. Using Multinet Setup program

5. EnerVista Viewpoint Setup

6. Run the IED dashboard

7. Modbus TCP Protocol

8. GEZC Multinet Test Software

9. Troubleshooting

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 1. References

• Technical Bulletin – TB006_004.pdf

• Multinet Instruction Manual: 1601-0117-A1
• Multinet Related Drawings: 70R-1045, 70R-1046, 71R-2090, 71R-2091
• Multinet FE – GEZC part number: 50-3014
• Multinet Setup Program Rev2.01
• EnerVista Viewpoint
• GEZC Multinet Test Software
• RS485 Isolator/Repeater 50W-1225
• Modbus Configuration Software 50P-1111

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 2. GEZC Modbus Configuration

Attention: Need to configure Modbus with:

- No. Stop bit = 1
- Protocol = RTU (8 data bits)

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 3. General Connection

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 4. Using Multinet Setup Program
Steps:
1) Get an available Ethernet line
2) Use a computer to acquire IP
address, subnet mask, and
Gateway by openning the
Command Prompt and enter
“ipconfig”
3) Unplug the Ethernet line from
computer
4) Connect the Ethernet line to
Multinet FE
5) Use the information in step 2 to
download to the Multinet (see Fig
on the right).
6) MAC address can be found on the
label of the Multinet device.
7) Click Read
8) Click Ping
9) Click Save to save settings

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 5. EnerVista Viewpoint Setup

Steps:
1) Modbus Port must be #502
2) Choose Device Type as “Others”
3) Enter Order Code as “MX150” or
“MX250”
4) Select Version
5) Check “Plug and Play Enabled”
6) Check “Time Download
Enabled”
7) Click “Test Communication”
8) Click OK to save parameters if
LED shows green.

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 6. Run the IED Dashboard

Step 1: Click IED Dashboard

Step 2: Click Dashboard

Step 3: View Pre-designed screens

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 7. Modbus TCP Protocol

•Modbus TCP Protocol – Source from

http://www.modbus-ida.org/docs/Modbus_Messaging_Implementation_Guide_V1_0b.pdf

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 8. GEZC Multinet Test Software

Step 1: Enter IP address and click OK Step 2: Select Function Code and click SEND

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 9. Troubleshooting

• Perform local 1-to 1 test between computer and Modbus using 50P-1111 Rev1_8
(Modbus Configuration Software)

• Make sure RTU and 1-stop bit

• Check wire polarity (make sure ‘+’ and ‘-’ are connected correctly)

• Dynamic IP address changed – Suggest to use static IP address

• Using GEZC Multinet FE Software to query controller if needed

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