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MODBUS-GW Installation and Operation Manual —
P/N LS10015-000NF-E:C2 4/30/2019
Section 1 Product Overview
1.1 Operation
The MODBUS-GW provides a communication link between stand alone FACPs or FACPs communicating over an NFN or a high-speed
NFN to a Modbus master application. The MODBUS-GW operates as a Modbus slave device.
1.2 Functionality
The MODBUS-GW:
• Communicates with the NFN network through an HS-NCM or NCM that is on that NFN network or a direct connection to a
single FACP.
• Supports Modbus Application Protocol Specification V1.1b.
• Monitors up to 4 FACPs. Additional MODBUS-GWs may be added to an NFN network to accommodate additional FACPs.
• Supports a maximum of two Modbus masters.
1.3 Recommended Cybersecurity Practices
Highly recommended cybersecurity practices for the MODBUS-GW are specified in the
Cybersecurity Manual
(LS10217-000NF-E).
1.4 Required Software
Chrome
TM
is required for use with the MODBUS-GW.
1.5 Environmental Requirements
This product meets the following requirements for operation:
• Temperature - 0°C to 49°C (32°F - 120°F)
• Relative Humidity - 93 ±2% non-condensing at 32 ±2°C (90 ±3°F)
However, it is recommended that this product be installed in an environment with a normal room temperature of 15-27º C (60-80º F).
1.6 IP Requirements
1.6.1 IP Port Settings
The following IP ports must be available to the MODBUS-GW:
1.6.2 IP Restrictions
The following restrictions apply:
• The MODBUS-GW must have a static IP address. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is not supported.
• Web access via an HTTP proxy server is not supported.
!
CAUTION: CYBERSECURITY RISK
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE RECOMMENDED SECURITY PRACTICES MAY PLACE YOUR SYSTEM
AT RISK.
Port
Type
Direction
Purpose
80
TCP
In
Web Based Configuration
443
TCP
In
HTTPS Communications
502
TCP
In
Modbus
4016
TCP
In
Upgrades