M580 connect with BMXNOR2200.0 for IEC104 server

[Sophearak]

Dear,

I have one project to let SCADA can communication with PLC M580 by protocol IEC104. So I will use the module BMXNOR2200H for this communication but I  do not know who to configure.

Thanks

[Trinxs1]

First of all which version of the module do you have? 

• Is it the one with serial ports on the front?  If you require an ethernet connection in this case you can use the service port of the CPU or a BMENOS0300 module .  This is only if you are ok with being in the same network as the CPU.  Or you can use a BMENOC0321 to create separation from the SCADA network and the CPU network.
• both serial ports and ethernet ports on the front? 

The following links will help with the configuration..

1. https://www.se.com/in/en/download/document/PHA90072/ - the manual
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoROBf2Hw68 -  a video on the configuration of the module.

[Sophearak]

Dear Trinxs1,

I have version of module which has both serial and Ethernet port.

I have follow the video but I do not know Which Software or 3rd party software that I can test communication between PC and this module?

[Trinxs1]

The module itself once configured will use the nominated protocol.  You may need to have additional software for two different parts of this.

1.  software to configure the device you wish to communicate with.  This will depend on the device.

2.  sometimes simulation software can be very useful.  IEC 104 Client Master Simulator tool download | SourceForge.net is one example I was able to find that can be used as a client if the NOR module is a server.  Alternatively google can provide other simulators that can act as an IEC 104 server.

[Sophearak]

Dear,

In the video they mention only DNP3 server but it does not have for IEC60870-5-104.

Can you share me an example or configuration file for IEC104 server ? 

Thanks 

[Siddiqui · Accepted solution]

Hi Sophearak KAO,

Kindly check the attached file. It's a sample video using the BMENOR2200H module with only serial ports. One module is configured with IEC 101 Master, and another one is IEC 101 Slave.

The video gives you a rough idea of how to configure the ASDU common address and add the IOA Addressing points on both sides, Master and Slave.

In your case, you are using IEC 104, so you should have Server and Client configurations. However, the configuration is almost the same.

It seems like you are making the BMENOR2200H module act as an IEC 104 server, and Scada should be the IEC 104 client.

You can use the tool suggested by Trinxs and configure it as an IEC 104 Client. Alternatively, you can download the TestHarness tool from TMW and use the trial version.

NOTE: You might have to create an account on their website first.

TMW Product Downloads (trianglemicroworks.com)

I hope the shared video helps you configure the client and server properly with the proper ASDU address and IOA addressing point on both client and server and that you are able to exchange information between them. If you are still facing issues, please share your ECE application in *.sta format.

NOTE: The shared demo video contains just the basic configuration for the sake of exchange between client and server, but the IEC 104 client/server configuration should be done based on the customer's application and requirements, which requires a basic understanding of the protocol itself.

Best Regards,

MWS

[Sophearak]

Thanks for your support and clear information. @Siddiqui @Trinxs1 

[Siddiqui]

You are welcome. If you are still facing problems, let me know.

[Sophearak]

@Siddiqui  I have try with IEC104 it does not work. Would you mind you check my configuration as atttached file.

Thanks.

[Siddiqui]

@Sophearak,

Somehow, I missed your last post notification. I hope you manage to sort out the problem, but if you are still facing issues, check my comments below.

I checked your configuration on the client side of the BMENOR module, and it seems OK, but I would suggest doing the following.

• Make sure you select the correct BMENOR firmware version inside the DTM.
• Open the BMENOR module's webpage and check whether there is an error notification or a red LED on the module itself.
• Make sure the module is operating in the standard module. (I suggest you refer to the user manual of detail)
• Verify that the ASDU address on the server side is 3 and that the server IP address is configured as 192.168.1.50.
• Are you connecting from the service port (port 1) of the M580 CPU?
• Make sure you are able to ping the BMENOR module (server) from the client side.
• Please share the server-side configuration as well, at least the snapshots.

For your reference, I shared the TMW Test Harness IEC 104 server-side sample configuration snapshots.

Best Regards,

MWS