MNSiS Motor Control Center Interface Manual MLink HW 1TGE120021

Introduction

The system interface MLink is an industrial PC equipped with interface cards and ports required

for communication internally to MControl and externally to process control systems

Figure 1 MLink

One MLink can communicate internally with up to 60 MControl.  If more than 60 MControl are

required, then additional MLinks have to be used

Hardware Types and Technical Data

The configuration of MLink depends on the selected communication protocol to the DCS.

Following communication interface protocols are available:

· PROFIBUS DP (-V0) and PROFIBUS DP-V1

· MODBUS RTU / TCP

· PROFINET IO

The PROFINET interface is supported for use with the ABB 800xA System only

System functions such as MLink web interface (MView), OPC connectivity and time stamp are

possible with all MLink types.

For communication to MControl a dedicated interface plug (switchgear bus connector) has to be

used dependent on system configuration (redundant, non redundant system).

Software Modules

MLink contains different software modules depending on its initial configuration.  The software

modules are available on request.

Following software modules are available:

· Web Server

· OPC Server (DA & AE)

· Fieldbus

· Time Synchronization

· Redundant Operation

If a specific module is not available on the MLink, please contact your local ABB LVS Sales

organization should this be required.

Web Server

A Web Server can be activated inside MLink.  Through network connection web interface

information can be displayed on MView or a PC using web browser software.  For details about

Web Interface see the document:

MNS iS Interface Manual Web Interface.

OPC Server

With MNS iS an OPC Server (DA & AE) is available.  The software is typically installed on a

server as part of the automation control system.   The software installation program is delivered

separately.   If activated, the MLink functions as a data provider for the MNS iS OPC Server.  For

details about OPC Server see the document:

MNS iS Interface Manual OPC Server.

Fieldbus

MLink can include Fieldbus communication to DCS.  The type of Fieldbus must be selected

before ordering the MLink type.  The Fieldbus specific information (PROFIBUS, MODBUS etc.)

can be found in the following documents:

MNS iS Interface Manual Profibus

MNS iS Interface Manual Modbus

MNS iS Interface Manual Profinet IO

Related Documentation

MNSiS

1TGC910211 M0201 MNS iS Interface Manual MLink, Release 7.0

1TGC910111 M0201 MNS iS MLink Upgrade Kit Manual

1TGC910221 M0201 MNS iS Interface Manual Web Interface, Release 7.0

1TGC910241 M0201 MNS iS Interface Manual Profibus, Release 7.0

1TGC910251 M0201 MNS iS Interface Manual Modbus, Release 7.0

1TGC910291 M0201 MNS iS Interface Manual PROFINET IO, Release 7.0

1TGC910281 M0201 MNS iS MControl Interface Manual Profibus Direct, Release 7.0

1TGC910261 M0201 MNS iS Interface Manual Redundancy, Release 7.0

1TGC910271 M0201 MNS iS MConnect Interface Manual, Release 7.0

1TGC910001 B0204 MNS iS System Guide

1TGC910201 M0201 MNS iS Quick Guide Installation and System Setup, Release 7.0

1TGC910090 M0201 MNavigate Help file V7.0

1TGC910018 M0208 MNS iS ATEX – Enhancements for Safety

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