Launching the TeSys Tera DTM Library

Launching SoMove

To create an instance of the TeSys Tera DTM Library, you need to first launch SoMove software.

Creating an Instance of the TeSys Tera DTM

The following procedure describes how to create an instance of the TeSys Tera DTM Library:

1. Open SoMove software.

   Result: The following window is displayed.

   

2. Select OK to update the catalog.

   NOTE: The Catalog window appears for the first time when you install the TeSys Tera DTM Library and launch SoMove software.

3. Select Create a Project OFF-line.

   Result: The Select a Device window appears.

   

4. Select TeSys Tera, and select the required communication using the drop-down list beside Select Communication. Click Next.

   Result: The TeSys Tera system work area opens.

   NOTE:

   • If the device does not appear, then refer to Troubleshooting.

   • When the communication is selected as Modbus TCP,

     only the EtherNet/IP variants of the LTMT main unit are available for configuration.

Connecting the Device to Network

This action retrieves the configuration of the connected device. SoMove software remains connected to this device during the session.

Modbus Serial

The following procedure describes how to connect to a device under Modbus Serial communication:

1. Open SoMove software.

2. Connect to the device by one of the following ways:

   • In the Start page, select Edit Connection/Scan.

   • On the toolbar, select the icon.

   • On the menu bar, select Communication > Edit Connection/Scan.

   Result: The Scan results window appears.

   

3. In the Scan results dialog, select Modbus Serial.

4. Select the icon.

   Result: The Advanced Settings window appears.

   
   NOTE: The factory settings of the device is as follows (applicable for HMI or Modbus RTU port):

   • Parity: Even

   • Stop Bits: 1 Bits

   • Baud rate: 19200

5. In the Configuration tab, enter the required configuration settings for the Modbus serial connection type.

   NOTE: If the default parameter settings are not available, select Auto-Adaptation check box to discover the device.

   For more information on the configuration settings, refer to Connection section in the SoMove Online Help.

6. Select the Scan tab.

   Result: The Scan tab in Advanced Settings window appears.

   
   NOTE: Only Multipoint Scan Mode is supported for Modbus connection.

7. Select the Scan Mode and the Connection Type.

   For more information, refer to Connection section in the SoMove Online Help.

8. Select OK.
   Result: The modifications are saved and the Advanced Settings window is closed. The new values will be applied in the next scan.

   NOTE: If you select Cancel, the Advanced Settings window closes without any changes and the default values are applied in the next scan.

9. Select Scan devices.
   Result: Displays all the devices on the network with Modbus serial connectivity.

10. Select the suitable TeSys Tera system and select Connect.

11. Right-click on the device.

    Result: The Scan results window appears.

    

12. Select Identify Device.

    The Identify Information window appears. The window displays the details of the connected device.

    

13. Select the identified device for connection and select Connect.

14. Danger message will appear as shown below. Check if all the requirements are met as per the safety message. Select the checkbox and click OK.

    

Result: The TeSys Tera system is connected to your PC.

Modbus TCP

The following procedure describes how to connect to a device under Modbus TCP communication:

1. Open SoMove software.

2. Connect to the device by one of the following ways:

   • In the Start page, select Edit Connection/Scan.

   • On the toolbar, select the icon.

   • On the menu bar, select Communication > Edit Connection/Scan.

   Result: The Scan results window appears.

   

3. In the Scan results dialog, select Modbus TCP.

4. Select the icon.

   Result: The Advanced Settings window appears.

   

5. In the Advanced Settings window, enter the Target Address and select the required Scan Type.

   For more information, refer to SoMove Online Help.

6. Select OK.
   Result: The modifications are saved and the Advanced Settings window is closed. The new values will be applied in the next scan.

   NOTE: If you select Cancel, the Advanced Settings window closes without any changes and the default values are applied in the next scan.

7. Select Scan devices.
   Result: Displays all the devices on the network with Modbus TCP connectivity.

8. Select the suitable TeSys Tera system and select Connect.

9. Right-click on the device.

   

10. Select Identify Device .

    The Identify Information window appears. The window displays the details of the connected device.

    

11. Select the identified device for connection and select Connect.

12. Danger message will appear as shown below. Check if all the requirements are met as per the safety message. Select the checkbox and click OK.

    

Result: The TeSys Tera system is connected to your PC.