Toshiba VF-A7 - Manual (Page 10)

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2. Feature Summary
The ETH-100 interface provides a wide array of network data access and drive
control features. Combined with the flexible configuration and standard 10BaseT
Ethernet/Internet connectivity, this allows powerful networked control and monitoring
systems to be designed. This in turn provides easy and direct data transfer
capabilities to PLCs, PC-based control systems and a wide array of
manufacturing/ERP and plant control software packages.
Network
IEEE 802.3 10BaseT Ethernet compliant. Shielded RJ45 connector accepts
standard CAT5-type 8-conductor unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) patch cables.
Drive Connections
The ETH-100 provides support for simultaneous connection of three Toshiba 7-series
or 9-series drives via the drives’ common serial (aka logic level) communication
ports. All drives share a common IP address. 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.
Power Supply
Self-contained. Powered directly from the connected drives. Drives can be
connected to the ETH-100 on any channel (A, B or C) in any order or combination.
When more than 1 drive is connected to the unit, the ETH-100 will draw its control
power from the drive with the highest power supply voltage.
Supported Protocols
Current support for Schneider Electric Modbus TCP/IP, release 1.0. Conformance
Class 0 and partial Class 1 compliant. Allows up to 8 simultaneous Modbus TCP/IP
client connections.
Text-Based Console Configuration
The unit can be configured via a simple text-based console interface, available locally
over RS232 by using the enclosed MMI cable or remotely over Ethernet via a telnet
session.
Embedded Web Server
Unit configuration and drive monitoring and control are also provided via an
embedded web server using the HTTP protocol. The ETH-100’s web server feature
provides direct access and control via standard web browsers such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.