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Soft starters
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Altistart 48 soft start - soft stop units
Communication options
Modbus serial link
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The Altistart 48 is connected directly to the Modbus bus
via its RJ45 type connector port.
This port supports the RS 458 (2-wire) standard
and the Modbus RTU protocol.
The communication function provides access to the
configuration, adjustment, control and signalling
functions of the starter.
Connections via splitter blocks and RJ45 type connectors
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2 3
4
6 4 6 5
1 PLC (1)
2 Modbus cable depending on the type
of controller or PLC
3 Modbus splitter block LU9 GC3
4 Modbus drop cable VW3 A8 306 Rpp
5 Line terminators VW3 A8 306 RC
6 Modbus T-junction box
VW3 A8 306 TFpp (with cable)
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4
4
4
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Connections via junction boxes
1 PLC (1)
2 Modbus cable depending on the type
of controller or PLC
3 Modbus cable TSX CSA p00
4 Junction box TSX SCA 50
5 Subscriber sockets TSX SCA 62
6 Modbus drop cable VW3 A8 306
7 Modbus drop cable VW3 A8 306 D30
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2
5
3
4
6
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Connections via screw terminals
In this case, use a Modbus drop cable VW3 A8 306 D30 and line terminators
VW3 A8 306 DRC.
Other communication buses
The Altistart 48 can also be connected to Ethernet,
Fipio, Profibus DP and DeviceNet networks via a
module (bridge or gateway).
Communication on the network is used for:
b controlling
b monitoring and
b configuring the Modbus products connected to the
network
Connection via modules
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1
2
3
4
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1 To network
2 Communication modules
3 Cables VW3 A8 306 Rpp,
VW3 P07 306 R10 or
VW3 A8 306 D30
4 Modbus splitter block LU9 GC3
5 Modbus drop cable VW3 A8 306 Rpp
6 Line terminator VW3 A8 306 RC
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5
5
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(1) Please consult our "Modicon Premium automation platform" and "Modicon TSX Micro
automation platform" catalogues.
Based on Schneider Electric Catalogue 2007 / 2008
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