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User’s manual
FSCA-01 RS-485 adapter module
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 User’s manual
FSCA-01 RS-485 adapter module

Table of contents

1. Safety

4. Mechanical installation

5. Electrical installation

6. Start-up

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Table of contents

1. Safety
What this chapter contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Use of warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety in installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2. About the manual
What this chapter contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Target audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Purpose of the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Related manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Terms and abbreviations used in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
General terms and abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Modbus terms and abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3. Overview of the RS-485 network and the FSCA-01
module
What this chapter contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
RS-485 network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Example topology of the RS-485 link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
FSCA-01 RS-485 adapter module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Layout of the adapter module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4. Mechanical installation
What this chapter contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Delivery check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mounting the adapter module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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5. Electrical installation
What this chapter contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
General cabling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting the module to the RS-485 network . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Switching on the bus termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6. Start-up
What this chapter contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Drive configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Modbus/RTU connection configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
FSCA-01 configuration parameters – group A (group 1) 33
FSCA-01 configuration parameters – group B (group 2) 41
FSCA-01 configuration parameters – group C (group 3) 42
Control locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Starting up ACS355 drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Parameter setting examples – ACS355 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Speed and torque control using the ABB Drives -
Enhanced communication profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Starting up ACSM1 drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Parameter setting examples – ACSM1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Speed and torque control using the ABB Drives -
Enhanced communication profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Starting up ACS880 drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Parameter setting examples – ACS880 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Speed control using the ABB Drives - Enhanced
communication profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Configuring the master station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Modbus register maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7. Communication profiles
What this chapter contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Communication profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
ABB Drives communication profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Control word and Status word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Control word contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Status word contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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State machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Actual values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8. Communication protocol
What this chapter contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Modbus/RTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Register addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Function codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Encapsulated interface transport / Read device identification . . 72
Exception codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Communication profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
ABB Drives profile - Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
ABB Drives profile - Enhanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Transparent 16-bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Transparent 32-bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
9. Diagnostics
What this chapter contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
LED indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Internal error code registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
10. Technical data
What this chapter contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
FSCA-01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
RS-485 link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Further information
Product and service inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Product training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Providing feedback on ABB Drives manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Document library on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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 Safety 9

Safety

What this chapter contains

The chapter presents the warning symbols used in this manual and
the safety instructions which you must follow when installing an
optional module into a drive, converter or inverter. If ignored,
physical injury or death may follow, or damage may occur to the
equipment. Read this chapter before you start the installation.
10 Safety

Use of warnings
Warnings caution you about conditions which can result in serious
injury or death and/or damage to the equipment and advise on how
to avoid the danger. The following warning symbols are used in
this manual:

Electricity warning warns of hazards from electricity

which can cause physical injury and/or damage to the
equipment.

General warning warns about conditions, other than

those caused by electricity, which can result in physical
injury and/or damage to the equipment.
 Safety 11

Safety in installation
These warnings are intended for all who install an optional module
into a drive, converter or inverter.

WARNING! Ignoring the following instructions can cause

physical injury or death, or damage to the equipment.

• Only qualified electricians are allowed to install and maintain

the drive, converter or inverter!
• Disconnect the drive, converter or inverter into which the
module will be installed from all possible power sources. After
disconnecting, always wait for 5 minutes to let the intermediate
circuit capacitors discharge before you proceed.
• Always ensure by measuring with a multimeter (impedance at
least 1 Mohm) that:
• there is no voltage between the input power terminals of
the drive, converter or inverter and the ground
• there is no voltage between the output power terminals of
the drive, converter or inverter and the ground.
• Do not work on the control cables when power is applied to the
external control circuits of the drive, converter or inverter.
Externally supplied control circuits may carry dangerous
voltage.
12 Safety
 About the manual 13

About the manual

What this chapter contains

This chapter introduces this manual.

Applicability
This manual applies to the FSCA-01 RS-485 adapter module
(+K458), SW version 1.500 or later.

Compatibility
The FSCA-01 RS-485 adapter module is compatible with the
following drives:
• ACS355
• ACSM1
• ACS850
• ACQ810
• ACS880.
The FSCA-01 RS-485 adapter module supports the Modbus/RTU
communication protocol. Support for the DCP protocol to be used
with ACSM1 Lift control program is pending.
14 About the manual

The FSCA-01 RS-485 adapter module is compatible with all

Modbus/RTU masters that support Modbus Application Protocol
Specification v1.1b and MODBUS over Serial Line Specification
and Implementation Guide v1.02.

Target audience
The reader is expected to have a basic knowledge of the fieldbus
interface, electrical fundamentals, electrical wiring practices and
how to operate the drive.

Purpose of the manual

The manual provides information on installing, commissioning and
using an FSCA-01 RS-485 adapter module.

Related manuals
The related manuals are listed below.
Code (English)
Drive user’s manuals
ACS355 drives (0.37…22 kW, 3AUA0000066143
0.5…30 hp) user’s manual

Drive hardware manuals and

guides
ACSM1-204 regen supply modules 3AUA0000053713
(5.3 to 61 kW) hardware manual
ACSM1-04 drive modules (0.75 to 3AFE68797543
45 kW) hardware manual
ACSM1-04 drive modules (55 to 110 3AFE68912130
kW) hardware manual
ACSM1-04Lx liquid-cooled drive 3AUA0000022083
modules (55 to 160 kW) hardware
manual
ACS850-04 (0.37…45 kW) 3AUA0000045496
hardware manual
ACS850-04 (55…160 kW, 75…200 3AUA0000045487
hp) hardware manual
ACS850-04 (200…500 kW, 3AUA0000026234
250…600 hp) hardware manual
 About the manual 15

Code (English)
ACQ810-04 drive modules 3AUA0000055160
(0.37…45 kW, 0.5…60 hp) hardware
manual
ACQ810-04 drive modules (55 to 3AUA0000055161
160 kW, 75 to 200 hp) hardware
manual
ACQ810-04 drive modules 3AUA0000055155
(200…400 kW, 250…600 hp)
hardware manual
ACS880-01 (0.55 to 250 kW, 0.75 to 3AUA0000078093
350 hp) hardware manual

Drive firmware manuals and

guides
ACSM1 motion control program 3AFE68848270
firmware manual
ACSM1 speed and torque control 3AFE68848261
program firmware manual
ACSM1 regen supply control 3AUA0000052174
program firmware manual
ACS850 standard control program 3AUA0000045497
firmware manual
ACQ810 standard pump control 3AUA0000055144
program firmware manual
ACS880 primary control program 3AUA0000085967
firmware manual

Option manuals and guides

FSCA-01 RS-485 adapter module 3AUA0000109533
user’s manual
You can find manuals and other product documents in PDF format
on the Internet. See section Document library on the Internet on
the inside of the back cover. For manuals not available in the
Document library, contact your local ABB representative.
16 About the manual

Before you start

It is assumed that the drive is installed and ready to operate before
you start the installation of the adapter module.
In addition to conventional installation tools, have the drive
manuals available during the installation as they contain important
information not included in this manual. The drive manuals are
referred to at various points of this manual.

Contents
The manual consists of the following chapters:
• Safety presents the safety instructions which you must follow
when installing a fieldbus adapter module.
• About the manual introduces this manual.
• Overview of the RS-485 network and the FSCA-01 module
contains a short description of the RS-485 network and the
adapter module.
• Mechanical installation contains a delivery checklist and
instructions on mounting the adapter module.
• Electrical installation contains instructions on cabling,
connecting the module to the RS-485 network and bus
termination.
• Start-up presents the steps to take during the start-up of the
drive with the adapter module and gives information on
configuring the master.
• Communication profiles describes the communication profiles
used in the communication between the master, the adapter
module and the drive.
• Communication protocol describes the Modbus/RTU
communication protocol for the adapter module.
• Diagnostics explains how to trace faults with the status LEDs
on the adapter module.
• Technical data contains the technical data of the adapter
module and the RS-485 link.
 About the manual 17

Terms and abbreviations used in this manual

„ General terms and abbreviations

Term/abbreviation Explanation
Communication module Communication module is a name for a device
(eg, a fieldbus adapter) through which the drive
is connected to an external communication
network (eg, a fieldbus). The communication
with the module is activated with a drive
parameter.
Command word See Control word.
Control word 16-bit word from master to slave with bit-coded
control signals (sometimes called the
Command word).
EIA-485 Balanced (differential) serial interface standard.
Also known as TIA-485 or RS-485. In this
manual, term RS-485 is used.
FSCA-01 RS-485 One of the optional fieldbus adapter modules
adapter module available for ABB drives. FSCA-01 is a device
through which an ABB drive is connected to an
RS-485 network.
Parameter Operating instruction for the drive. Parameters
can be read and programmed with the drive
control panel, drive PC tools or through the
adapter module.
Profile Adaptation of the protocol for certain application
field, for example, drives.
In this manual, drive-internal profiles (eg, DCU
or FBA) are called native profiles.
Status word 16-bit word from slave to master with bit-coded
status messages
TIA/EIA ANSI Telecommunication Industry
Association/Electronic Industries Alliance
18 About the manual

„ Modbus terms and abbreviations

Term Explanation
Exception code If an error related to the requested Modbus
function occurs, the data field contains an
exception code that the server application can
use to determine the next action to be taken.
Function code The second byte sent by the client. The function
indicates to the server what kind of action to
perform.
Holding register Holds data that will be later executed by an
application program.
 Overview of the RS-485 network and the FSCA-01 module 19

Overview of the RS-485

network and the FSCA-01
module

What this chapter contains

This chapter contains a short description of the RS-485 network
and the FSCA-01 RS-485 adapter module.

RS-485 network
RS-485 (EIA-485, TIA-485) is a balanced (differential) serial
interface standard for communication over a twisted-pair cable.
Because the RS-485 signal transmission is differential, it provides
better protection against noise and longer transmission distances
than RS-232. RS-485 is a half-duplex multi-drop network, which
means that multiple devices may reside on line. Only one
transmitter may be active at any given time.
The RS-485 standard specifies only the electrical characteristics of
the bus system. The communication protocol and communication
speed depend on the application used. For example, the electrical
characteristics of the Modbus protocol are based on the RS-485
standard.
20 Overview of the RS-485 network and the FSCA-01 module

The RS-485 transmission line consists of two wires, A and B

(balanced pair). The signal transmission is based on the voltage
difference between the wires. The minimum detected voltage
difference is 200 mV. The potential difference between the two
wires determines the logic state bit: when B is at a higher voltage
than A, the state is defined as bit 1 (data high) and when A is at a
higher voltage than B, the state is defined as bit 0 (data low).
The maximum common mode voltage between RS-485 network
devices is limited to -7…+12 V. A ground wire and cable shield
should be connected to prevent the common mode voltage
between the network devices from drifting outside the allowable
limits.
The RS-485 bus cable should be terminated with a 120 ohm
resistor at both ends to prevent signal reflection. When no device
on the network is transmitting, noise can be falsely interpreted as
communication data. To avoid this, a termination can be included
with a fail-safe circuit (pull-up and pull-down resistors). The circuit
forces the bus into a known idle state when no device is
transmitting.
 Overview of the RS-485 network and the FSCA-01 module 21

„ Example topology of the RS-485 link

An example of an allowable topology is shown below.

RS-485 ABB drive Other slave ABB drive

master device

Other slave ABB drive Other slave ABB drive

device device

T = Termination
22 Overview of the RS-485 network and the FSCA-01 module

FSCA-01 RS-485 adapter module

The FSCA-01 RS-485 adapter module is an optional device for
ABB drives which enables the connection of the drive to an
RS-485 network. The adapter module provides galvanic isolation
between the drive and RS-485 network and converts the serial
communication signals of the drive to the RS-485 signal levels.
The adapter module has a built-in bus termination with fail-safe
circuitry. The termination can be activated with a jumper. For
instructions, see chapter Electrical installation.
Through the adapter module you can:
• give control commands to the drive (for example, Start, Stop,
Run enable)
• feed a motor speed or torque reference to the drive
• give a process actual value or a process reference to the PID
controller of the drive
• read status information and actual values from the drive
• change drive parameter values
• reset a drive fault.
The communication protocol used to access these functionalities
over the RS-485 connection is described in chapter
Communication protocol.
The adapter module is mounted into an option slot on the motor
control board of the drive. See the drive manuals for module
placement options.
 Overview of the RS-485 network and the FSCA-01 module 23

„ Layout of the adapter module

Diagnostic LEDs
(see chapter Diagnostics)

Termination jumper J2
(see chapter Electrical
installation)

Bus connector X1
(see chapter Electrical
installation)
Mounting screw
24 Overview of the RS-485 network and the FSCA-01 module
 Mechanical installation 25

Mechanical installation

What this chapter contains

This chapter contains a delivery checklist and instructions on
mounting the adapter module.

WARNING! Follow the safety instructions given in this

manual and the drive documentation.

Delivery check
The option package for the adapter module contains:
• RS-485 adapter module, type FSCA-01
• this manual.
26 Mechanical installation

Mounting the adapter module

The adapter module is to be inserted into its specific position in the
drive. The module is held in place with plastic pins and one screw.
The screw also provides the electrical connection between the
module and drive frame for cable shield termination.
When the module is installed, the signal and power connection to
the drive is made through a 20-pin connector. (All drives do not use
all the available signals so the connector on the drive may have
fewer pins.)
Mounting procedure:
1. Insert the module carefully into its position on the drive.
2. Fasten the screw.
Note: It is essential to install the screw properly to fulfill the EMC
requirements and to ensure the proper operation of the module.
For more information on mounting, see the drive manuals.
 Electrical installation 27

Electrical installation

What this chapter contains

This chapter contains:
• general cabling instructions
• instructions on connecting the module to the RS-485 network
• instructions on switching on the bus termination.

WARNING! Before installation, switch off the drive power

supply. Wait five minutes to ensure that the capacitor bank
of the drive is discharged. Switch off all dangerous
voltages connected from external control circuits to the inputs and
outputs of the drive.

General cabling instructions

• Arrange the bus cables as far away from the motor cables as
possible.
• Avoid parallel runs.
• Use bushings at cable entries.
28 Electrical installation

Connecting the module to the RS-485 network

Connect the bus cable to connector X1 on the adapter module.
The pin allocation of the X1 connector is shown below.
1 2 3 4

X1 Description
1 SHLD Bus cable shield. Connected internally to GND_B
and CH_GND (chassis) via RC filters.
2 DATA_B Data positive
3 DATA_A Data negative
4 GND_B Isolated signal ground
 Electrical installation 29

Switching on the bus termination

Bus termination is required to prevent signal reflections from the
bus cable ends. The adapter module is equipped with internal bus
termination, which is configurable with jumper J2 pins.
Activate the termination on the devices located at the bus ends
and deactivate it on the other devices. See the figure below.
J2 J2 J2 J2

Termination Termination Termination Termination

activated deactivated deactivated activated

RS-485 RS-485 RS-485 RS-485

device device device device

Term. Term. Term. Term.

ON OFF OFF ON
30 Electrical installation
 Start-up 31

Start-up

What this chapter contains

This chapter contains:
• information on configuring the drive for operation with the
adapter module
• drive-specific instructions and examples on starting up the
drive with the adapter module
• information on configuring the master station for
communication with the adapter module.

WARNING! Follow the safety instructions given in this

manual and the drive documentation.
32 Start-up

Drive configuration
The following information applies to all drive types compatible with
the adapter module, unless otherwise stated.

„ Modbus/RTU connection configuration

After the adapter module has been mechanically and electrically
installed according to the instructions in chapters Mechanical
installation and Electrical installation, you must prepare the drive
for communication with the module.
The detailed procedure of activating the module for Modbus/RTU
communication with the drive depends on the drive type. Normally,
you must adjust a parameter to activate the communication. See
the drive-specific start-up procedures starting on page 44.
Once communication between the drive and the adapter module
has been established, several configuration parameters are copied
to the drive. These parameters are shown in the tables below and
must be checked first and adjusted where necessary.
Note that not all drives display descriptive names for the
configuration parameters. To help you identify the parameters in
different drives, the names displayed by each drive are given in
grey boxes in the tables.
Note: The new settings take effect only when the adapter module
is powered up the next time or when the fieldbus adapter refresh
parameter is activated.
 Start-up 33

FSCA-01 configuration parameters – group A (group 1)

Note: The actual parameter group number depends on the drive
type. Group A (group 1) corresponds to:
• parameter group 51 in ACS355, ACSM1, ACS850 and
ACQ810
• parameter group 51 in ACS880 if the adapter is installed as
fieldbus adapter A or group 54 if the adapter is installed as
fieldbus adapter B.
No. Name/Value Description Default
01 FBA TYPE Read-only. Shows the fieldbus adapter 485 =
type as detected by the drive. The value RS-485
cannot be adjusted by the user.
If the value is 0 = None, the communication
between the drive and the module has not
been established.
02 PROFILE Selects the communication profile for the 0 = ABB
network connection. Classic
ACS355: Note: The communication protocol is
FB PAR 2 selected with parameter 25 PROTOCOL.
ACSM1:
FBA PAR2
ACS850/ACQ810:
FBA par2
ACS880:
Profile
0 = ABB Classic Modbus/RTU protocol with ABB Drives
profile - Classic
1 = ABB Enhanced Modbus/RTU protocol with ABB Drives
profile - Enhanced
2 = Transp 16 Modbus/RTU protocol with Transparent 16-
bit profile
3 = Transp 32 Modbus/RTU protocol with Transparent 32-
bit profile
34 Start-up

No. Name/Value Description Default

03 STATION ID Defines the address of the device. Two 1
units with the same address are not
ACS355: allowed on-line.
FB PAR 3
ACSM1:
FBA PAR3
ACS850/ACQ810:
FBA par3
ACS880:
Station ID
1…247 Address of the device
04 BAUD RATE Selects the baud rate of the link. 0 = 9.6 kbit/s
ACS355:
FB PAR 4
ACSM1:
FBA PAR4
ACS850/ACQ810:
FBA par4
ACS880:
Baud rate
0 = 9.6 kbit/s 9.6 kbit/s
1 = 19.2 kbit/s 19.2 kbit/s
2 = 38.4 kbit/s 38.4 kbit/s
3 = 57.6 kbit/s 57.6 kbit/s
4 = 115.2 kbit/s 115.2 kbit/s
05 PARITY Defines the use of parity and stop bit(s) and 0 = 8 None 1
the data length. The same settings must be
ACS355:
used in all on-line stations.
FB PAR 5
ACSM1:
FBA PAR5
ACS850/ACQ810:
FBA par5
ACS880:
Parity
0 = 8 None 1 No parity bit, one stop bit, 8 data bits
1 = 8 None 2 No parity bit, two stop bits, 8 data bits
2 = 8 Even 1 Even parity indication bit, one stop bit,
8 data bits
 Start-up 35

No. Name/Value Description Default

3 = 8 Odd 1 Odd parity indication bit, one stop bit,
8 data bits
06 MODBUS The Modbus/RTU protocol does not specify 0
TIMEOUT a timeout mechanism for the application
layer. ABB Drives and the FSCA-01
ACS355: module provide a Modbus timeout method
FB PAR 6 as it may be desired for drive control.
ACSM1: The timeout is:
FBA PAR6
(MODBUS TIMEOUT value) * 100 milliseconds
ACS850/ACQ810:
FBA par6
For example, a MODBUS TIMEOUT value
ACS880: of 22 would result in a timeout of:
Modbus timeout
22 * 100 milliseconds = 2.2 seconds

When a Modbus timeout occurs, the

adapter module signals the drive that
communication with the master has been
lost. The drive configuration determines
how it responds.
Example: If you configure the MODBUS
TIMEOUT as 250 ms and the drive is
configured to fault on a communication
failure with a delay of 500 ms, then the
drive faults 750 ms after the
communication is lost.
0…65535 Modbus timeout value
07 TIMEOUT MODE Selects which Modbus register accesses 0 = None
reset the timeout counter.
ACS355:
FB PAR 7
ACSM1:
FBA PAR7
ACS850/ACQ810:
FBA par7
ACS880:
Timeout mode
0 = None Modbus timeout feature is disabled.
1 = Any message Timeout counter is reset when any Modbus
register of the drive is accessed.
2 = Ctrl write Timeout counter is reset when the drive
receives either a new Control word or new
reference value (REF1 or REF2) from the
Modbus master.
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No. Name/Value Description Default

08 OK MESSAGES Read-only. Shows the number of valid 0
messages which the drive has received.
ACS355:
FB PAR 8
ACSM1:
FBA PAR8
ACS850/ACQ810:
FBA par8
ACS880:
OK messages
0…65535 Number of valid messages
09 CRC ERRORS Read-only. Shows the number of 0
messages with a cyclic redundancy check
ACS355:
(CRC) error which the drive has received.
FB PAR 9
If the number is high, check the CRC
ACSM1: calculation for possible errors.
FBA PAR9 Note: High electromagnetic noise levels
ACS850/ACQ810: may generate errors.
FBA par9
ACS880:
CRC errors
0…65535 Number of messages with a CRC error
10 UART ERRORS Read-only. Shows the number of 0
messages which the drive has received
ACS355: with other communication errors.
FB PAR 10
ACSM1:
FBA PAR10
ACS850/ACQ810:
FBA par10
ACS880:
UART errors
0…65535 Number of messages with other
communication errors
11 WORD ORDER Selects in which order the 16-bit registers 1 = HILO
of 32-bit parameters are transferred.
ACS355: For each register (16-bit), the first byte
FB PAR 11
contains the high order byte and the last
ACSM1: byte contains the low order byte.
FBA PAR11
ACS850/ACQ810:
FBA par11
ACS880:
Word order
 Start-up 37

No. Name/Value Description Default

0 = LOHI The first register contains the low order
word and the second register contains the
high order word.
1 = HILO The first register contains the high order
word and the second register contains the
low order word.
12 Reserved These parameters are not used by the N/A
… adapter module.
23
24 PROTOCOL Read only. Shows whether the parameters 1
CHECK of the selected communication protocol
have been loaded to the module.
ACS355: - If the value of this parameter corresponds
FB PAR 24
to the setting of par. 25 PROTOCOL, it
ACSM1: means that the parameters have been
FBA PAR24 loaded.
ACS850/ACQ810: - If the value of this parameter differs from
FBA par24 the setting of par. 25, load the parameters
by setting par. 27 FBA PAR REFRESH to
ACS880:
Protocol check 1 = Refresh / Configure.

0…5 Communication protocol check

25 PROTOCOL Selects the communication protocol for the 1 = Modbus
network connection.
ACS355:
FB PAR 25
ACSM1:
FBA PAR25
ACS850/ACQ810:
FBA par25
ACS880:
Protocol
0 No protocol selected
1 = Modbus Modbus/RTU protocol selected
2 = N2 N/A
3 = FLN N/A
4 = BACnet N/A
5 = DCP N/A
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No. Name/Value Description Default

26 PROTOCOL SW Read only. Shows the software version of N/A
VER the communication protocol currently
selected.
ACS355:
FB PAR 26
ACSM1:
FBA PAR26
ACS850/ACQ810:
FBA par26
ACS880:
Protocol sw ver
Version of the communication protocol
27 FBA PAR Validates any changed adapter module 0 = Done
REFRESH configuration parameter settings. After
refreshing, the value reverts automatically
ACS355/ACSM1: to 0 = Done.
FBA PAR Note: This parameter cannot be changed
REFRESH
while the drive is running.
ACS850/ACQ810/
ACS880:
FBA par refresh
0 = Done Refreshing done
1 = Refresh / Refreshing
Configure
28 PAR TABLE VER Read-only. Displays the parameter table N/A
revision of the fieldbus adapter module
ACS355: mapping file stored in the memory of the
FILE CPI FW REV drive.
ACSM1: In format xyz, where
PAR TABLE VER x = major revision number
y = minor revision number
ACS850/ACQ810/ z = correction number
ACS880: OR
Par table ver in format axyz, where
a = major revision number
xy = minor revision number
z = correction number or letter.
Parameter table revision
 Start-up 39

No. Name/Value Description Default

29 DRIVE TYPE Read-only. Displays the drive type code of N/A
CODE the fieldbus adapter module mapping file
stored in the memory of the drive.
ACS355:
FILE CONFIG ID
ACSM1:
DRIVE TYPE
CODE
ACS850/ACQ810/
ACS880:
Drive type code
Drive type code of the fieldbus adapter
module mapping file
30 MAPPING FILE Read-only. Displays the fieldbus adapter N/A
VER module mapping file revision stored in the
memory of the drive in decimal format.
ACS355:
FILE CONFIG
REV
ACSM1:
MAPPING FILE
VER
ACS850/ACQ810/
ACS880:
Mapping file ver
Mapping file revision
31 D2FBA COMM Read-only. Displays the status of the 0 = Idle
STA fieldbus adapter module communication. OR
Note: The value names may vary by drive. 4 = Off-line
ACS355:
FBA STATUS
ACSM1:
D2FBA COMM
STA
ACS850/ACQ810/
ACS880:
D2FBA comm sta
0 = Idle Adapter is not configured.
1 = Exec.init Adapter is initializing.
2 = Time out A timeout has occurred in the
communication between the adapter and
the drive.
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No. Name/Value Description Default

3 = Conf.err Adapter configuration error: The major or
minor revision code of the common
program revision in the fieldbus adapter
module is not the revision required by the
module or mapping file upload has failed
more than three times.
4 = Off-line Adapter is off-line.
5 = On-line Adapter is on-line.
6 = Reset Adapter is performing a hardware reset.
32 FBA COMM SW Read-only. Displays the common program N/A
VER revision of the adapter module in format
axyz, where:
ACS355: a = major revision number
FBA CPI FW REV xy = minor revision number
ACSM1: z = correction number or letter.
FBA COMM SW
VER
ACS850/ACQ810/
ACS880:
FBA comm SW ver
Common program version of the adapter
module
33 FBA APPL SW Read-only. Displays the application N/A
VER program revision of the adapter module in
format axyz, where:
ACS355:
a = major revision number
FBA APPL FW xy = minor revision number
REV
z = correction number or letter.
ACSM1:
FBA APPL SW
VER
ACS850/ACQ810/
ACS880:
FBA appl SW ver
Application program revision of the adapter
module
 Start-up 41

FSCA-01 configuration parameters – group B (group 2)

Note: The actual parameter group number depends on the drive
type. Group B (group 2) corresponds to:
• parameter group 55 in ACS355
• parameter group 53 in ACSM1, ACS850 and ACQ810
• parameter group 53 in ACS880 if the adapter is installed as
fieldbus adapter A or group 56 if the adapter is installed as
fieldbus adapter B.
No.1) Name/Value Description Default
01 DATA OUT 1 Selects the drive parameter address into 0 = None
(master to drive) which the value of the DATA OUT 1 register is
written (from the master to the server). The
ACS355: Modbus register address maps are explained
FBA DATA OUT 1 in chapter Communication protocol.
ACSM1: The content is defined by a decimal number in
FBA DATA OUT1 the range of 0 to 9999 as follows:
ACS850/ACQ810/
ACS880: 0 Not used
FBA data out1 1…99 Virtual address area of drive control.
Not used with Modbus/RTU.
101… Parameter area of the drive
9999

0 = None Not used

101…9999 Parameter index with format xxyy, where
• xx is the parameter group number (1…99)
• yy is the parameter number index within
that group (01…99).
Other Path to parameter area selection (ACS880
(ACS880 only) only)
02… DATA OUT 2… See parameter 01 DATA OUT 1. 0 = None
12 DATA OUT 12
1)
The number of parameters in this group may vary by drive type and drive firmware.
42 Start-up

FSCA-01 configuration parameters – group C (group 3)

Note: The actual parameter group number depends on the drive
type. Group C (group 3) corresponds to:
• parameter group 54 in ACS355
• parameter group 52 in ACSM1, ACS850 and ACQ810
• parameter group 52 in ACS880 if the adapter is installed as
fieldbus adapter A or group 55 if the adapter is installed as
fieldbus adapter B.
No.1) Name/Value Description Default
01 DATA IN 1 Selects the drive parameter address from 0 = None
(drive to master) which the data is read to the DATA IN 1
register (from the server to the master). The
ACS355: Modbus register address maps are explained
FBA DATA IN 1 in chapter Communication protocol.
ACSM1: The content is defined by a decimal number in
FBA DATA IN1 the range of 0 to 9999 as follows:
ACS850/ACQ810/
ACS880: 0 Not used
FBA data in1 1…99 Virtual address area of drive control.
Not used with Modbus/RTU.
101… Parameter area of the drive
9999

0 = None Not used

101…9999 Parameter index with format xxyy, where
• xx is the parameter group number (1…99)
• yy is the parameter number index within
that group (01…99).
Other Path to parameter area selection (ACS880
(ACS880 only) only)
02… DATA IN 2… See parameter 01 DATA IN 1. 0 = None
12 DATA IN 12
1)
The number of parameters in this group may vary by drive type and drive firmware.
 Start-up 43

„ Control locations
ABB drives can receive control information from multiple sources
including digital inputs, analog inputs, the drive control panel and a
communication module (for example, the adapter module). ABB
drives allow the user to separately determine the source for each
type of control information (Start, Stop, Direction, Reference, Fault
reset, etc.).
To give the fieldbus master station the most complete control over
the drive, the communication module must be selected as the
source for this information. The drive-specific parameter setting
examples below contain the drive control parameters needed in
the examples. For a complete parameter list, see the drive
documentation.
44 Start-up

Starting up ACS355 drives

1. Power up the drive.
2. Enable the communication between the adapter module and
the drive by setting parameter 9802 COMM PROT SEL to EXT
FBA.
3. Set the FSCA-01 configuration parameters in group 51.
• Select the communication protocol with parameter 5125
and profile with parameter 5102.
• Configure the network settings with parameters
5103…5105.
• With parameters 5106 and 5107, select how the adapter
module detects fieldbus communication breaks.
4. With parameter 3018 COMM FAULT FUNC, select how the
drive reacts to a fieldbus communication break.
5. With parameter 3019 COMM FAULT TIME, define the time
between communication break detection and the selected
action.
6. Define the process data transferred to and from the drive in the
FSCA-01 configuration parameter groups 54 and 55.
Note: The adapter module assigns the Control word, Status
word, references 1…2 and actual values 1…2 automatically to
Modbus registers. Process data groups are not available for
the ABB Drives - Classic communication profile.
7. Validate the settings made in parameter groups 51, 54 and 55
by setting parameter 5127 FBA PAR REFRESH to REFRESH.
8. Set the relevant drive control parameters to control the drive
according to the application. Examples of appropriate values
are shown in the tables below.
 Start-up 45

„ Parameter setting examples – ACS355

Speed and torque control using the ABB Drives -
Enhanced communication profile
This example shows how to configure a speed and torque control
application that uses the ABB Drives - Enhanced profile. In
addition, some application-specific data is added to the
communication.
The start/stop commands and reference are according to the ABB
Drives profile. For more information, see the state machine on
page 65.
When Reference 1 (REF1) is used, a reference value of ±20000
(decimal) corresponds to the reference set with parameter 1105
REF1 MAX in the forward and reverse directions.
When Reference 2 (REF2) is used, a reference value of ±10000
(decimal) corresponds to the reference set with parameter 1108
REF2 MAX in the forward and reverse directions.
The minimum and maximum 16-bit integer values that can be
given through the fieldbus are -32768 and 32767 respectively.
Output data Modbus Input data Modbus
register register
Control word (4)00001 Status word (4)00051
Speed reference (4)00002 Speed actual value (4)00052
Torque reference (4)00003 Torque actual value (4)00053
Constant speed 11) (4)00004 Power1) (4)00054
Constant speed 21) (4)00005 DC bus voltage1) (4)00055
1) Example

The table below gives the recommended drive parameter settings.

Drive parameter Setting for Description
ACS355 drives
9802 COMM PROT SEL 4 = EXT FBA Enables communication between
the drive and the fieldbus adapter
module.

5101 FBA TYPE RS-4851) Displays the type of the fieldbus

adapter module.
46 Start-up

Drive parameter Setting for Description

ACS355 drives
5102 FB PAR 2 1 (= ABB Selects the ABB Drives -
(PROFILE) Enhanced) Enhanced profile.
5103 FB PAR 3 32) Defines the address of the device.
(STATION ID)
5104 FB PAR 4 4 (= 115.2 kbit/s)2) Selects the baud rate of the link.
(BAUD RATE) Note: The baud rate of the master
has to be the same.
5105 FB PAR 5 0 (= 8 None 1)2) Defines the use of parity and stop
(PARITY) bit(s) and the data length.
Note: The parity setting of the
master has to be the same.
5106 FB PAR 6 102) Sets the communication timeout
(MODBUS TIMEOUT) as 1 second.
5107 FB PAR 7 2 (=Ctrl write)2) The timeout feature monitors the
(TIMEOUT MODE) updating of the Control word and
Reference 1.

3018 COMM FAULT FUNC 1 = FAULT2) Enables fieldbus communication

fault monitoring.
3019 COMM FAULT TIME 3.0 s2) Defines the fieldbus
communication break supervision
time.

5401 FBA DATA IN 1 1062) Power

5402 FBA DATA IN 2 1072) DC bus voltage
5501 FBA DATA OUT 1 12022) Constant speed 1
5502 FBA DATA OUT 2 12032) Constant speed 2

5127 FBA PAR REFRESH 1 = REFRESH Validates the FSCA-01

configuration parameter settings.

9904 MOTOR CTRL 2 = VECTOR: Selects the vector control mode as

MODE TORQ the motor control mode.
1001 EXT1 COMMANDS 10 = COMM Selects the fieldbus interface as
the source of the start and stop
commands for external control
location 1.
1002 EXT2 COMMANDS 10 = COMM Selects the fieldbus interface as
the source of the start and stop
commands for external control
location 2.
 Start-up 47

Drive parameter Setting for Description

ACS355 drives
1102 EXT1/EXT2 SEL 8 = COMM Enables external control location
1/2 selection through the fieldbus.
1103 REF1 SELECT 8 = COMM Selects the fieldbus reference 1 as
the source for speed reference.
1106 REF2 SELECT 8 = COMM Selects the fieldbus reference 2 as
the source for torque reference.
1601 RUN ENABLE 7 = COMM Selects the fieldbus interface as
the source for the inverted Run
enable signal (Run disable).
1604 FAULT RESET SEL 8 = COMM Selects the fieldbus interface as
the source for the fault reset
signal.
1) Read-only or automatically detected/set
2) Example

The start sequence for the parameter example above is given

below.
Control word:
• Reset the fieldbus communication fault (if active).
• Enter 47Eh (1150 decimal) –> READY TO SWITCH ON.
• Enter 47Fh (1151 decimal) –> OPERATING (Speed mode)
or
C7Fh (3199 decimal) –> OPERATING (Torque mode).
48 Start-up

Starting up ACSM1 drives

1. Power up the drive.
2. Enable the communication between the adapter module and
the drive by setting parameter 50.01 FBA ENABLE to Enable.
3. With parameter 50.02 COMM LOSS FUNC, select how the
drive reacts to a fieldbus communication break.
Note that this function monitors both communication between
the fieldbus master and the adapter module and
communication between the adapter module and the drive.
4. With parameter 50.03 COMM LOSS T OUT, define the time
between communication break detection and the selected
action.
5. Select application-specific values for parameters
50.04…50.11. Examples of appropriate values are shown in
the tables below.
6. Set the FSCA-01 configuration parameters in group 51.
• Select the communication protocol with parameter 51.25
and profile with parameter 51.02.
• Configure the network settings with parameters
51.03…51.05.
• With parameters 51.06 and 51.07, select how the adapter
module detects fieldbus communication breaks.
 Start-up 49

7. Define the process data transferred to and from the drive in the
FSCA-01 configuration parameter groups 52 and 53.
Note 1: The adapter module assigns the Control word, Status
word, references 1…2 and actual values 1…2 automatically to
Modbus registers. Process data groups are not available in the
ABB Drives - Classic communication profile.
Note 2: With 32-bit parameters, one can only assign process
data to every second configuration parameter (eg, 52.01,
52.03, 52.05, and so on).
8. Validate the settings made in parameter groups 51, 52 and 53
by setting parameter 51.27 FBA PAR REFRESH to REFRESH.
9. Set the relevant drive control parameters to control the drive
according to the application. Examples of appropriate values
are shown in the tables below.

„ Parameter setting examples – ACSM1

Speed and torque control using the ABB Drives -
Enhanced communication profile
This example shows how to configure a speed and torque control
application that uses the ABB Drives - Enhanced profile. In
addition, some application-specific data is added to the
communication.
The start/stop commands and reference are according to the ABB
Drives profile. For more information, see the state machine on
page 65.
When Reference 1 (REF1) is used, a reference value of ±20000
(4E20h) corresponds to the reference set with parameter 25.02
SPEED SCALING in the forward and reverse directions.
When Reference 2 (REF2) is used, a reference value of ±10000
(2710h) corresponds to the reference set with parameter 32.04
TORQUE REF 1 MAX in the forward and reverse directions.
50 Start-up

The minimum and maximum 16-bit integer values that can be

given through the fieldbus are -32768 and 32767 respectively.
Output data Modbus Input data Modbus
register register
Control word (4)00001 Status word (4)00051
Speed reference (4)00002 Speed actual value (4)00052
Torque reference (4)00003 Torque actual value (4)00053
Constant speed1) (4)00004 Power1) (4)00054
(4)00005 (4)00055
Speed reference for (4)00006 DC bus voltage1) (4)00056
jogging function 11) (4)00007 (4)00057
1)
Example

The table below gives the recommended drive parameter settings.

Drive parameter Setting for ACSM1 Description
drives
50.01 FBA ENABLE Enable Enables communication
between the drive and the
fieldbus adapter module.
50.02 COMM LOSS FUNC Fault2) Enables fieldbus communication
fault monitoring.
50.03 COMM LOSS T OUT 3.0 s2) Defines the fieldbus
communication break
supervision time.
50.04 FBA REF1 Speed Selects the fieldbus reference 1
MODESEL scaling.
50.05 FBA REF2 Torque Selects the fieldbus reference 2
MODESEL scaling.

51.01 FBA TYPE RS-485 COMM1) Displays the type of the fieldbus
adapter module.
51.02 FBA PAR2 1 (= ABB Enhanced) Selects the ABB Drives -
(PROFILE) Enhanced profile.
51.03 FBA PAR3 32) Defines the address of the
(STATION ID) device.
51.04 FBA PAR4 4 (= 115.2 kbit/s)2) Selects the baud rate of the link.
(BAUD RATE) Note: The baud rate of the
master has to be the same.
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Drive parameter Setting for ACSM1 Description

drives
51.05 FBA PAR5 0 (= 8 None 1)2) Defines the use of parity and
(PARITY) stop bit(s) and the data length.
Note: The parity setting of the
master has to be the same.
51.06 FBA PAR6 102) Sets the communication timeout
(MODBUS TIMEOUT) as 1 second.
51.07 FBA PAR7 2 (=Ctrl write)2) The timeout feature monitors the
(TIMEOUT MODE) updating of the Control word and
Reference 1.

52.01 FBA DATA IN1 1222) Power

52.03 FBA DATA IN3 1072) DC bus voltage
53.01 FBA DATA OUT1 24082) Constant speed
53.03 FBA DATA OUT3 24102) Speed reference for jogging
function 1

51.27 FBA PAR REFRESH REFRESH Validates the FSCA-01

configuration parameter settings.

10.01 EXT1 START FUNC FBA Selects the fieldbus interface as

the source of the start and stop
commands for external control
location 1.
10.04 EXT2 START FUNC FBA Selects the fieldbus interface as
the source of the start and stop
commands for external control
location 2.
24.01 SPEED REF1 SEL FBA REF1 Selects the fieldbus reference 1
as the source for speed
reference 1.
32.01 TORQ REF1 SEL FBA REF2 Selects the fieldbus reference 2
as the source for torque
reference 1.
34.01 EXT1/EXT2 SEL P.FBA MAIN CW.15 Enables external control location
1/2 selection through the fieldbus
only (bit 15 in the fieldbus
Control word).
34.03 EXT1 CTRL MODE1 Speed Selects speed control as the
control mode 1 for external
control location 1.
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Drive parameter Setting for ACSM1 Description

drives
34.05 EXT2 CTRL MODE1 Torque Selects torque control as the
control mode 1 for external
control location 2.
1) Read-only or automatically detected/set
2) Example

The start sequence for the parameter example above is given

below.
Control word:
• Reset the fieldbus communication fault (if active).
• Enter 47Eh (1150 decimal) –> READY TO SWITCH ON.
• Enter 47Fh (1151 decimal) –> OPERATING (Speed mode)
or
C7Fh (3199 decimal) –> OPERATING (Torque mode).
 Start-up 53

Starting up ACS880 drives

1. Power up the drive.
2. Enable the communication between the adapter module and
the drive by setting parameter 50.01 FBA A enable to Enable.
3. With parameter 50.02 FBA A comm loss func, select how the
drive reacts to a fieldbus communication break.
Note that this function monitors both communication between
the fieldbus master and the adapter module and
communication between the adapter module and the drive.
4. With parameter 50.03 FBA A comm loss t out, define the time
between communication break detection and the selected
action.
5. Select application-specific values for parameters
50.04…50.11. Examples of appropriate values are shown in
the tables below.
6. Set the FSCA-01 configuration parameters in group 51.
• Select the communication protocol with parameter 51.25
and profile with parameter 51.02.
• Configure the network settings with parameters
51.03…51.05.
• With parameters 51.06 and 51.07, select how the adapter
module detects fieldbus communication breaks.
7. Define the process data transferred to and from the drive in
FSCA-01 configuration parameter groups 52 and 53.
Note 1: The adapter module assigns the Control word, Status
word, references 1…2 and actual values 1…2 automatically to
Modbus registers. Process data groups are not available in the
ABB Drives - Classic communication profile.
54 Start-up

Note 2: With 32-bit parameters, one can only assign process

data to every second configuration parameter (eg, 52.01,
52.03, 52.05, and so on).
8. Save the valid parameter values to permanent memory by
setting parameter 96.07 Parameter save to Save.
9. Validate the settings made in parameter groups 51, 52 and 53
by setting parameter 51.27 FBA par refresh to Configure.
10. Set the relevant drive control parameters to control the drive
according to the application. Examples of appropriate values
are shown in the tables below.

„ Parameter setting examples – ACS880

Speed control using the ABB Drives - Enhanced
communication profile
This example shows how to configure a speed control application
that uses the ABB Drives - Enhanced profile.
The start/stop commands and reference are according to the ABB
Drives profile. For more information, see the state machine on
page 65.
When Reference 1 (REF1) is used, a reference value of ±20000
(4E20h) corresponds to the reference set with parameter 46.10
Speed scaling in the forward and reverse directions.
 Start-up 55

The minimum and maximum 16-bit integer values that can be

given through the fieldbus are -32768 and 32767 respectively.
Output data Modbus Input data Modbus
register register
Control word (4)00001 Status word (4)00051
Speed reference (4)00002 Speed actual value (4)00052
Reference 2 (4)00003 Actual value 2 (4)00053
(Not used) (Not used)
Constant speed 11) (4)00004 Power1) (4)00054
(4)00005 (4)00055
Constant speed 21) (4)00006 DC bus voltage1) (4)00056
(4)00007 (4)00057
1) Example

The table below gives the recommended drive parameter settings.

Drive parameter Setting for ACS880 Description
drives
50.01 FBA A enable 1 = Enable Enables communication between
the drive and the fieldbus adapter
module.
50.02 FBA A comm loss 1 = Fault2) Enables fieldbus A
func communication fault monitoring.
50.03 FBA A comm loss t 3.0 s2) Defines the fieldbus A
out communication break supervision
time.
50.04 FBA A ref1 type 4 = Speed Selects the fieldbus A reference 1
type and scaling.

51.01 FBA type 485 = RS-4851) Displays the type of the fieldbus
adapter module.
51.02 Profile 1 = ABB Enhanced2) Selects the ABB Drives -
Enhanced profile.
51.03 Station ID 32) Defines the address of the
device.
51.04 Baud rate 4 = 115.2 kbit/s2) Selects the baud rate of the link.
Note: The baud rate of the
master has to be the same.
56 Start-up

Drive parameter Setting for ACS880 Description

drives
51.05 Parity 0 = 8 None 12) Defines the use of parity and stop
bit(s) and the data length.
Note: The parity setting of the
master has to be the same.
51.06 Modbus timeout 102) Sets the communication timeout
as 1 second.
51.07 Timeout mode 1 = Any message2) Timeout counter is reset when
any Modbus register of the drive
is accessed.

52.01 FBA data in1 01.142) Output power

52.03 FBA data in3 01.112) DC voltage
53.01 FBA data out1 22.262) Constant speed 1
53.03 FBA data out3 22.272) Constant speed 2

51.27 FBA par refresh 1 = Configure Validates the FSCA-01

configuration parameter settings.

20.01 Ext1 commands 12 = Fieldbus A Selects the fieldbus A interface

as the source of the start and
stop commands for external
control location 1.
20.02 Ext1 start trigger 1 = Level2) Defines the start signal for
external control location 1 as
level-triggered.
22.11 Speed ref1 4 = FB A ref1 Selects the fieldbus A reference 1
selection as the source for speed
reference 1.
1) Read-only or automatically detected/set
2) Example

The start sequence for the parameter example above is given

below.
Control word:
• Reset the fieldbus communication fault (if active).
• Enter 47Eh (1150 decimal) –> READY TO SWITCH ON.
• Enter 47Fh (1151 decimal) –> OPERATING (Speed mode).
 Start-up 57

Configuring the master station

After the adapter module has been initialized by the drive, the
master station must be prepared for communication with the
module. Refer to the documentation of your Modbus/RTU master
for more information.

„ Modbus register maps

The 02 PROFILE configuration parameter selects the
communication profile and Modbus register map that the adapter
module presents to the Modbus master.
For the Modbus register map definitions, see chapter
Communication protocol.
For the definitions of the Control word, Status word, references and
actual values for a given communication profile, see chapter
Communication profiles.
58 Start-up
 Communication profiles 59

Communication profiles

What this chapter contains

This chapter describes the communication profiles used in the
communication between the Modbus/RTU master, the adapter
module and the drive.

Communication profiles
The communication profiles are ways of conveying control
commands (Control word, Status word, references and actual
values) between the master station and the drive.
You can configure the adapter module to provide either the ABB
Drives profile or one of the two Transparent modes for 16-bit and
32-bit words respectively. For the ABB Drives profile, the adapter
module converts the data to the native profile (eg, DCU or FBA).
For the Transparent modes, no data conversion takes place.
60 Communication profiles

The figure below illustrates the profile selection:

RS-485 FSCA-01 Drive

network
Profile selection:

Native
profile (eg,
ABB Drives DCU, FBA)
ABB Drives profile
Data conversion

Drive-specific profile1)
Transparent16
(with 16-bit words)

Drive-specific profile1) Transparent32

(with 32-bit words)

1) Tobe used if the drive does not support the speed control mode of
the DCU communication profile or if the ABB Drives profile does not
cover all needed functionality like the position control.
 Communication profiles 61

ABB Drives communication profile

„ Control word and Status word

The Control word is the principal means for controlling the drive
from a fieldbus system. The fieldbus master station sends the
Control word to the drive through the adapter module. The drive
switches between its states according to the bit-coded instructions
in the Control word and returns status information to the client in
the Status word.
The contents of the Control word and the Status word are detailed
below. The drive states are presented on page 65.

Control word contents

The table below shows the contents of the Control word for the
ABB Drives communication profile. The upper case boldface text
refers to the states shown in the state machine on page 65.
Bit Name Value STATE/Description
0 OFF1_ 1 Proceed to READY TO OPERATE.
CONTROL
0 Stop along currently active deceleration
ramp. Proceed to OFF1 ACTIVE; proceed
to READY TO SWITCH ON unless other
interlocks (OFF2, OFF3) are active.
1 OFF2_ 1 Continue operation (OFF2 inactive).
CONTROL
0 Emergency OFF, coast to stop.
Proceed to OFF2 ACTIVE, proceed to
SWITCH-ON INHIBITED.
2 OFF3_ 1 Continue operation (OFF3 inactive).
CONTROL
0 Emergency stop, stop within time defined
by drive parameter. Proceed to OFF3
ACTIVE; proceed to SWITCH-ON
INHIBITED.
Warning: Ensure that motor and driven
machine can be stopped using this stop
mode.
62 Communication profiles

Bit Name Value STATE/Description

3 INHIBIT_ 1 Proceed to OPERATION ENABLED.
OPERATION Note: Run enable signal must be active;
see drive documentation. If the drive is set
to receive the Run enable signal from the
fieldbus, this bit activates the signal.
0 Inhibit operation. Proceed to OPERATION
INHIBITED.
4 RAMP_OUT_ 1 Normal operation. Proceed to RAMP
ZERO FUNCTION GENERATOR: OUTPUT
ENABLED.
0 Force Ramp Function Generator output to
zero. Drive ramps to stop (current and DC
voltage limits in force).
5 RAMP_HOLD 1 Enable ramp function.
Proceed to RAMP FUNCTION
GENERATOR: ACCELERATOR
ENABLED.
0 Halt ramping (Ramp Function Generator
output held).
6 RAMP_IN_ 1 Normal operation. Proceed to
ZERO OPERATION.
Note: This bit is effective only if the
fieldbus interface is set as the source for
this signal by drive parameters.
0 Force Ramp Function Generator input to
zero.
7 RESET 0 –> 1 Fault reset if an active fault exists.
Proceed to SWITCH-ON INHIBITED.
Note: This bit is effective only if the
fieldbus interface is set as the source for
this signal by drive parameters.
0 Continue normal operation.
8…9 Reserved.
 Communication profiles 63

Bit Name Value STATE/Description

10 REMOTE_ 1 Fieldbus control enabled.
CMD
0 Control word and reference not getting
through to the drive, except for CW bits
OFF1, OFF2 and OFF3.
11 EXT_CTRL_ 1 Select External Control Location EXT2.
LOC Effective if control location parameterized
to be selected from fieldbus.
0 Select External Control Location EXT1.
Effective if control location parameterized
to be selected from fieldbus.
12… Drive-specific (For information, see the drive documentation.)
15

Status word contents

The table below shows the contents of the Status word for the ABB
Drives communication profile. The upper case boldface text refers
to the states shown in the state machine on page 65.
Bit Name Value STATE/Description
0 RDY_ON 1 READY TO SWITCH ON
0 NOT READY TO SWITCH ON
1 RDY_RUN 1 READY TO OPERATE
0 OFF1 ACTIVE
2 RDY_REF 1 OPERATION ENABLED
0 OPERATION INHIBITED
3 TRIPPED 1 FAULT
0 No fault
4 OFF_2_STA 1 OFF2 inactive
0 OFF2 ACTIVE
5 OFF_3_STA 1 OFF3 inactive
0 OFF3 ACTIVE
6 SWC_ON_ 1 SWITCH-ON INHIBITED
INHIB 0 –
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Bit Name Value STATE/Description

7 ALARM 1 Warning/Alarm
0 No warning/alarm
8 AT_ 1 OPERATION. Actual value equals reference
SETPOINT (= is within tolerance limits, ie, in speed
control, speed error is 10% max. of nominal
motor speed).
0 Actual value differs from reference (= is
outside tolerance limits.)
9 REMOTE 1 Drive control location: REMOTE (EXT1 or
EXT2)
0 Drive control location: LOCAL
10 ABOVE_ 1 Actual frequency or speed equals or exceeds
LIMIT supervision limit (set by drive parameter).
Valid in both directions of rotation.
0 Actual frequency or speed within supervision
limit
11 EXT_CTRL_ 1 External Control Location EXT2 selected.
LOC Note concerning ACS880: This bit is
effective only if the fieldbus interface is set as
the target for this signal by drive parameters.
User bit 0 selection (06.33).
0 External Control Location EXT1 selected
12 EXT_RUN_ 1 External Run Enable signal received.
ENABLE Note concerning ACS880: This bit is
effective only if the fieldbus interface is set as
the target for this signal by drive parameters.
User bit 1 selection (06.34).
0 No External Run Enable signal received
13… Drive-specific (For information, see the drive documentation.)
14
15 FBA_ERROR 1 Communication error detected by fieldbus
adapter module
0 Fieldbus adapter communication OK
 Communication profiles 65

State machine
The state machine for the ABB Drives communication profile is
shown below.

SWITCH-ON
MAINS OFF INHIBITED (SW Bit6=1)
ABB Drives
communication
Power ON (CW Bit0=0)
profile
NOT READY TO
A B C D
SWITCH ON (SW Bit0=0) CW = Control word
SW = Status word
n = Speed
(CW=xxxx x1xx xxxx x110) I = Input current
(CW Bit3=0) RFG = Ramp function
generator
READY TO f = Frequency
OPERATION SWITCH ON (SW Bit0=1)
INHIBITED (SW Bit2=0)
from any state
operation (CW=xxxx x1xx xxxx x111)
inhibited Fault
READY TO FAULT
from any state OPERATE (SW Bit1=1) (SW Bit3=1)

OFF1 (CW Bit0=0) (CW Bit7=1)

(CW=xxxx x1xx xxxx 1111
OFF1 and SW Bit12=1)
ACTIVE (SW Bit1=0)
from any state from any state
n(f)=0 / I=0 Emergency stop Emergency OFF
(CW Bit3=1 OFF3 (CW Bit2=0) OFF2 (CW Bit1=0)
and
SW Bit12=1) OFF3 OFF2
B C D ACTIVE (SW Bit5=0) ACTIVE (SW Bit4=0)

(CW Bit4=0) n(f)=0 / I=0

OPERATION
C D
ENABLED (SW Bit2=1)
A
(CW Bit5=0) (CW=xxxx x1xx xxx1 1111)

RFG: OUTPUT
D
ENABLED
B
(CW Bit6=0) (CW=xxxx x1xx xx11 1111)

RFG: ACCELERATOR
state
ENABLED
C
(CW=xxxx x1xx x111 1111) condition

OPERATION
rising edge
(SW Bit8=1) of the bit
D
66 Communication profiles

„ References
References are 16-bit words containing a sign bit and a 15-bit
integer. A negative reference (indicating reversed direction of
rotation) is formed by calculating the two’s complement from the
corresponding positive reference.
ABB drives can receive control information from multiple sources
including analog and digital inputs, the drive control panel and a
communication module (for example, FSCA-01). To have the drive
controlled through the fieldbus, the module must be defined as the
source for control information, for example, reference.

Scaling
References are scaled as shown below.
Note: The values of REF1 MAX and REF2 MAX are set with drive
parameters. See the drive manuals for further information.
In ACSM1, ACS850, ACQ810 and ACS880, the speed reference
(REFx) in decimal (0…20000) corresponds to 0…100% of the
speed scaling value (as defined with a drive parameter, eg,
ACS880 parameter 46.10 Speed scaling).
In ACS355, drive parameter REFx MIN may limit the actual
minimum reference.

Fieldbus Drive

REF2: 10000 REFx MAX / Speed scale

REF1: 20000

0 0

REF2: -10000 -(REFx MAX) / Speed scale

REF1: -20000
 Communication profiles 67

„ Actual values
Actual values are 16-bit words containing information on the
operation of the drive. The functions to be monitored are selected
with a drive parameter.

Scaling
Actual values are scaled as shown below.
Note: The values of REF1 MAX and REF2 MAX are set with drive
parameters. See the drive manuals for further information.

Fieldbus Drive

ACT2: 10000 REFx MAX

ACT1: 20000

0 0

ACT2: -10000 -(REFx MAX)

ACT1: -20000
68 Communication profiles
 Communication protocol 69

Communication protocol

What this chapter contains

This chapter describes the Modbus/RTU communication protocol
for the adapter module.

Modbus/RTU
Modbus/RTU is a variant of the Modbus family of simple, vendor
neutral communication protocols intended for supervision and
control of automation equipment.
The FSCA-01 RS-485 adapter module acts as a Modbus/RTU
slave with support for ABB Drives and Transparent profiles. The
Modbus commands supported are listed in section Function codes
on page 70.
You can find more information on the RTU transmission mode and
cabling in MODBUS over Serial Line Specification and
Implementation Guide v1.02 at www.modbus.org.
70 Communication protocol

Register addressing
The address field of Modbus requests for accessing holding
registers is 16 bits. This allows the Modbus protocol to support
addressing of 65536 holding registers.
Historically, Modbus master devices used 5-digit decimal
addresses from 40001 to 49999 to represent holding register
addresses. 5-digit decimal addressing limited to 9999 the number
of holding registers that could be addressed.
Modern Modbus master devices typically provide a means to
access the full range of 65536 Modbus holding registers. One of
these methods is to use 6-digit decimal addresses from 400001 to
465536. This manual uses 6-digit decimal addressing to represent
Modbus holding register addresses.
Modbus master devices that are limited to 5-digit decimal
addressing may still access registers 400001 to 409999 by using
5-digit decimal addresses 40001 to 49999. Registers 410000-
465536 are inaccessible to these masters.
Note: Register addresses of the 32-bit parameters cannot be
accessed by using 5-digit register numbers.

Function codes
The adapter module supports the Modbus function codes shown
below.
Function Name Description
code
03h Read Holding Registers Reads the contents of a
contiguous block of holding
registers in a server device.
06h Write Single Register Writes a single holding register in
a server device.
 Communication protocol 71

Function Name Description

code
08h Diagnostics Provides a series of tests for
checking the communication
between the master and the slave
devices, or for checking various
internal error conditions within the
slave.
The following subcodes are
supported:
00 Return Query Data:
The data passed in the request
data field is to be returned in the
response. The entire response
message should be identical to
the request.
01 Restart Communications
Option:
The serial line port of the slave
device must be initialized and
restarted, and all of its
communication event counters
cleared. If the port is in the Listen
Only mode, no response is
returned. If the port is not in the
Listen Only mode, a normal
response is returned before the
restart.
04 Force Listen Only Mode:
Forces the addressed slave
device to the Listen Only mode.
This isolates it from the other
devices on the network, allowing
them to continue communicating
without interruption from the
addressed remote device. No
response is returned. The only
function that will be processed
after this mode is entered is the
Restart Communications Option
function (subcode 01).
72 Communication protocol

Function Name Description

code
10h Write Multiple Registers Writes the contents of a
contiguous block of holding
registers in a server device.
17h Read/Write Multiple Writes the contents of a
Registers contiguous block of holding
registers in a server device, then
reads the contents of a
contiguous block of holding
registers (same or different than
those written) in a server device.
2Bh/0Eh Encapsulated Interface Allows reading identification and
Transport / Read Device other information of the server.
Identification Parameter "Read Device ID code"
allows to define three access
types:
• 01: Request to get the basic
device identification (stream
access)
• 02: Request to get the regular
device identification (stream
access)
• 04: Request to get one specific
identification object (individual
access).

Encapsulated interface transport / Read device

identification
The adapter module supports the Modbus EIT/RDI objects shown
below.
Object ID Name
00h Vendor Name
01h Product Code
02h Major/Minor Revision
03h Vendor URL
04h Product Name
 Communication protocol 73

Exception codes
The adapter module supports the Modbus exception codes shown
below.
Exception Name Description
Code
01h ILLEGAL FUNCTION The function code received in the
query is not an allowable action for
the server.
02h ILLEGAL DATA The data address received in the
ADDRESSS query is to an allowable address
for the server.
03h ILLEGAL DATA VALUE A value contained in the query data
field is not an allowable value for
the server.
04h SLAVE DEVICE An unrecoverable error occurred
FAILURE while the server was attempting to
perform the requested action.
06h SLAVE DEVICE BUSY The server is engaged in
processing a long-duration
command. The master should
retransmit the message later when
the server is free.

Communication profiles
Modbus is an application layer messaging protocol. It describes
how data is transferred between a master and a server, but not the
meaning of that data. Communication profiles are used to define
the meaning of the data.
74 Communication protocol

„ ABB Drives profile - Classic

The ABB Drives profile - Classic communication profile provides
register mapped access to the control, status, reference and actual
values of the ABB Drives profile in the classic format for backward
compatibility.
Register Address1), 2) Register Data (16-bit)
(4)00001 ABB Drives Profile Control
(4)00002 ABB Drives Profile Reference 1
(4)00003 ABB Drives Profile Reference 2
(4)00004 ABB Drives Profile Status
(4)00005 ABB Drive Profile Actual 1
(4)00006 ABB Drive Profile Actual 2
(4)00101…(4)09999 Drive Parameter Access (16-bit)

Register Address = (4)00000 + 100 × Group +

Index

Example for Drive Parameter 3.18:

(4)00000 + 100 × 3 + 18 = (4)00318
(4)20000…(4)29999 Drive Parameter Access (32-bit)
(not supported with ACS355)

Register Address = (4)20000 + 200 × Group +

2 × Index

Example for Drive Parameter 1.27:

(4)20000 + 200 × 1 + 2 × 27 = (4)20254
1) 6-digit
register addressing ([4]00001) is used instead of 5-digit register
addressing ([4]0001) to describe register map. See section Register
addressing on page 70 for additional information.
2)
Register addresses of the 32-bit parameters cannot be accessed by
using 5-digit register numbers.
 Communication protocol 75

„ ABB Drives profile - Enhanced

The ABB Drives profile - Enhanced communication profile provides
register mapped access to the control, status, reference and actual
values of the ABB Drives profile. The mapping of the registers has
been enhanced to allow writing of control and reading of status in a
single Read/Write Multiple Register request.
Note: If 32-bit parameters are mapped to DATA IN or DATA OUT,
adjust the length of the request message to fit both words of the
parameter.
Register Address1), 2) Register Data (16-bit)
(4)00001 ABB Drives Profile Control
(4)00002 ABB Drives Profile Reference 1
(4)00003 ABB Drives Profile Reference 2
(4)00004 DATA OUT 1
(4)00005 DATA OUT 2
(4)00006 DATA OUT 3
(4)00007 DATA OUT 4
(4)00008 DATA OUT 5
(4)00009 DATA OUT 6
(4)00010 DATA OUT 7
(4)00011 DATA OUT 8
(4)00012 DATA OUT 9
(4)00013 DATA OUT 10
(4)00014 DATA OUT 11
(4)00015 DATA OUT 12
(4)00051 ABB Drives Profile Status
(4)00052 ABB Drive Profile Actual 1
(4)00053 ABB Drive Profile Actual 2
(4)00054 DATA IN 1
(4)00055 DATA IN 2
(4)00056 DATA IN 3
76 Communication protocol

Register Address1), 2) Register Data (16-bit)

(4)00057 DATA IN 4
(4)00058 DATA IN 5
(4)00059 DATA IN 6
(4)00060 DATA IN 7
(4)00061 DATA IN 8
(4)00062 DATA IN 9
(4)00063 DATA IN 10
(4)00064 DATA IN 11
(4)00065 DATA IN 12
(4)00101…(4)09999 Drive Parameter Access (16-bit)

Register Address = (4)00000 + 100 × Group +

Index

Example for Drive Parameter 3.18:

(4)00000 + 100 × 3 + 18 = (4)00318
(4)20000…(4)29999 Drive Parameter Access (32-bit)
(not supported with ACS355)

Register Address = (4)20000 + 200 × Group +

2 × Index

Example for Drive Parameter 1.27:

(4)20000 + 200 × 1 + 2 × 27 = (4)20254
1) 6-digit register addressing ([4]00001) is used instead of 5-digit register
addressing ([4]0001) to describe register map. See section Register
addressing on page 70 for additional information.
2)
Register addresses of the 32-bit parameters cannot be accessed by
using 5-digit register numbers.
 Communication protocol 77

„ Transparent 16-bit
The Transparent 16-bit communication profile provides unaltered
16-bit access to the configured drive profile.
Register Address1), 2) Register Data (16-bit)
(4)00001 Native Drive Profile Control
(4)00002 Native Drive Profile Reference 1
(4)00003 Native Drive Profile Reference 2
(4)00004 DATA OUT 1
(4)00005 DATA OUT 2
(4)00006 DATA OUT 3
(4)00007 DATA OUT 4
(4)00008 DATA OUT 5
(4)00009 DATA OUT 6
(4)00010 DATA OUT 7
(4)00011 DATA OUT 8
(4)00012 DATA OUT 9
(4)00013 DATA OUT 10
(4)00014 DATA OUT 11
(4)00015 DATA OUT 12
(4)00051 Native Drive Profile Status
(4)00052 Native Drive Profile Actual 1
(4)00053 Native Drive Profile Actual 2
(4)00054 DATA IN 1
(4)00055 DATA IN 2
(4)00056 DATA IN 3
(4)00057 DATA IN 4
(4)00058 DATA IN 5
(4)00059 DATA IN 6
(4)00060 DATA IN 7
(4)00061 DATA IN 8
78 Communication protocol

Register Address1), 2) Register Data (16-bit)

(4)00062 DATA IN 9
(4)00063 DATA IN 10
(4)00064 DATA IN 11
(4)00065 DATA IN 12
(4)00101…(4)09999 Drive Parameter Access (16-bit)

Register Address = (4)00000 + 100 × Group +

Index

Example for Drive Parameter 3.18:

(4)00000 + 100 × 3 + 18 = (4)00318
(4)20000…(4)29999 Drive Parameter Access (32-bit)
(not supported with ACS355)

Register Address = (4)20000 + 200 × Group +

2 × Index

Example for Drive Parameter 1.27:

(4)20000 + 200 × 1 + 2 × 27 = (4)20254
1) 6-digit register addressing ([4]00001) is used instead of 5-digit register
addressing ([4]0001) to describe register map. See section Register
addressing on page 70 for additional information.
2)
Register addresses of the 32-bit parameters cannot be accessed by
using 5-digit register numbers.

„ Transparent 32-bit
The Transparent 32-bit communication profile provides unaltered
32-bit access to the configured drive profile.
Register Address1), 2) Register Data (16-bit)
(4)00001 Native Drive Profile Control - Least Significant
16-bits
(4)00002 Native Drive Profile Control - Most Significant
16-bits
(4)00003 Native Drive Profile Reference 1 - Least
Significant 16-bits
 Communication protocol 79

Register Address1), 2) Register Data (16-bit)

(4)00004 Native Drive Profile Reference 1 - Most
Significant 16-bits
(4)00005 Native Drive Profile Reference 2 - Least
Significant 16-bits
(4)00006 Native Drive Profile Reference 2 - Most
Significant 16-bits
(4)00007 DATA OUT 1
(4)00008 DATA OUT 2
(4)00009 DATA OUT 3
(4)00010 DATA OUT 4
(4)00011 DATA OUT 5
(4)00012 DATA OUT 6
(4)00013 DATA OUT 7
(4)00014 DATA OUT 8
(4)00015 DATA OUT 9
(4)00016 DATA OUT 10
(4)00017 DATA OUT 11
(4)00018 DATA OUT 12
(4)00051 Native Drive Profile Status - Least Significant 16-
bits
(4)00052 Native Drive Profile Status - Most Significant 16-
bits
(4)00053 Native Drive Profile Actual 1 - Least Significant
16-bits
(4)00054 Native Drive Profile Actual 1 - Most Significant
16-bits
(4)00055 Native Drive Profile Actual 2 - Least Significant
16-bits
(4)00056 Native Drive Profile Actual 2 - Most Significant
16-bits
(4)00057 DATA IN 1
(4)00058 DATA IN 2
80 Communication protocol

Register Address1), 2) Register Data (16-bit)

(4)00059 DATA IN 3
(4)00060 DATA IN 4
(4)00061 DATA IN 5
(4)00062 DATA IN 6
(4)00063 DATA IN 7
(4)00064 DATA IN 8
(4)00065 DATA IN 9
(4)00066 DATA IN 10
(4)00067 DATA IN 11
(4)00068 DATA IN 12
(4)00101…(4)09999 Drive Parameter Access (16-bit)

Register Address = (4)00000 + 100 × Group +

Index

Example for Drive Parameter 3.18:

(4)00000 + 100 × 3 + 18 = (4)00318
(4)20000…(4)29999 Drive Parameter Access (32-bit)
(not supported with ACS355)

Register Address = (4)20000 + 200 × Group +

2 × Index

Example for Drive Parameter 1.27:

(4)20000 + 200 × 1 + 2 × 27 = (4)20254
1) 6-digit register addressing ([4]00001) is used instead of 5-digit register
addressing ([4]0001) to describe register map. See section Register
addressing on page 70 for additional information.
2)
Register addresses of the 32-bit parameters cannot be accessed by
using 5-digit register numbers.
 Diagnostics 81

Diagnostics

What this chapter contains

This chapter explains how to trace faults with the status LEDs on
the adapter module.
82 Diagnostics

LED indications
The adapter module is equipped with three bicolor diagnostic
LEDs. The LEDs are described below.

Name Color Function/state

Flashing green Establishing communication to host
Green Connection to host OK
Flashing red Communication to host lost temporarily
HOST Orange Configuration error
Flashing orange, Internal file system error. The error may
alternating with be cleared by cycling drive power. If the
the MODULE error persists, contact your local ABB
flashing orange representative.
Green The device is operating in a normal
condition.
Off Communication to host lost temporarily
(or no power applied to the device)
Flashing red Start-up initialization
MODULE
Orange Configuration error
Flashing orange, Internal file system error. The error may
alternating with be cleared by cycling drive power. If the
the HOST error persists, contact your local ABB
flashing orange representative.
 Diagnostics 83

Name Color Function/state

Off No communication
Flashing green Communication activity on the interface
Orange Configuration error
Flashing green, Parity error
NETWORK alternating with
flashing orange
Flashing orange Data lines DATA_B and DATA_A are
connected crosswise. Swap the data
lines at connector X1 or at the master
station.

Internal error code registers

A Modbus query can fail in many ways in the drive. The Modbus
standard does not specify detailed error descriptions. In addition to
the standard error codes, the FSCA-01 module provides an
internal error register area for more detailed diagnostics.
The internal error register area is used if Modbus error code 0x04
occurs. The registers contain information about the last query. You
can figure out the reason of the failure by reading the registers.
The internal error register is cleared when a query has finished
successfully.
Address Registers (16-bit word)
(4)00090 Reset internal error registers (0 = Do nothing, 1 = Reset)
(4)00091 Function code of the failed query
(4)00092 Internal error code; see the error number.
(4)00093 Failed register
84 Diagnostics

Address Registers (16-bit word)

(4)00094 Last register that was written successfully
(4)00095 Last register that was read successfully

Error code Description Situation

0x00 No error Used when a Modbus query was
successful
0x02 Low or high limit Change access with a value
exceeded outside the value limits
0x03 Faulty subindex Access to an unavailable
subindex of an array parameter
0x05 Incorrect data type Change access with a value that
does not match the data type of
the parameter
0x65 General error in drive Undefined error when handling a
communication Modbus query
0x66 Timeout Timeout in drive communication
when handling a Modbus query
0x70 Read-only An attempt to write a non-zero
value to a read-only drive
parameter
0x71 Parameter group An attempt to write to multiple
ended parameter groups
0x72 MSB is not zero An attempt to write a 16-bit
parameter with a 32-register
address and the MSB bytes are
not zero
0x73 LSB query start An attempt to access only the
LSB register of the 32-bit
parameter
0x74 MSB query end An attempt to access only the
MSB register of the 32-bit
parameter
 Technical data 85

Technical data

What this chapter contains

This chapter contains the technical specifications of the adapter
module and the RS-485 link.

FSCA-01
The figure below shows the enclosure of the adapter module from
the front and side.
86 Technical data

Mounting Into the option slot of the drive

Degree of protection IP20
Ambient conditions The applicable ambient conditions specified for the
drive in its manuals are in effect.
Indicators Three LEDs (HOST, MODULE, NETWORK)
Connectors 20-pin connector to the drive
4-pin detachable screw connector to the bus
6-pin jumper block 2 for bus termination
configuration
Power supply +3.3 V ±5% max. 400 mA (supplied by the drive)
General Estimated min. lifetime 100 000 h
All materials UL/CSA-approved
Complies with EMC standard EN 61800-3:2004
Bus interface functionally isolated from the drive
Printed circuit board conformal coated

RS-485 link
Compatible devices All RS-485 compliant devices
Medium Shielded twisted pair cable, impedance
100…150 ohm
• Termination: 120 ohms (built in the module)
Topology Trunk line, drop lines allowed
Transfer rate 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6, or 115.2 kbit/s
Serial communication Asynchronous, half-duplex RS-485
type
Protocol Modbus/RTU
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ABB Oy ABB Inc. ABB Beijing Drive Systems
Drives Automation Technologies Co. Ltd.
P.O. Box 184 Drives & Motors No. 1, Block D,
FI-00381 HELSINKI 16250 West Glendale Drive A-10 Jiuxianqiao Beilu
FINLAND New Berlin, WI 53151 Chaoyang District
Telephone +358 10 22 11 USA Beijing, P.R. China, 100015
Fax +358 10 22 22681 Telephone 262 785-3200 Telephone +86 10 5821 7788
www.abb.com/drives 1-800-HELP-365 Fax +86 10 5821 7618
Fax 262 780-5135 www.abb.com/drives
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