The CM1-T is an Ethernet based Cool Muscle. It offers all the functionality of the standard Cool Muscle but enables connections over TCP/IP, UDP and Modbus-TCP. This variant of the Cool Muscle cannot be daisy chained.
In additional to the standard CML programming other modes of operation have been implemented which gives the application direct access the motion routines. See Modes Of Operation for additional details. This chapter focuses on the standard operation of the motor using CML.
Any TCP/IP enabled client device can connect and communicate with the CM1-T. Additional connection information can be found in Network Configuration but in general:
Refer to the RT3 Programming Manual for details on using CML. You will find information on the following in this manual:
As stated in the introduction the CM1-T is a standalone motor and cannot be used in a daisy-chain configuration. As such there are features in CML related to multiple motor networks which will not function if programmed.
Features that cannot be used in the CM1-T:
All of the motor registers are available over Modbus-TCP. Typical usage would be executing logic and program banks with Modbus registers reading and/or writing to get motor information as well as intervening in operation as required.
In addition a set of registers can run the motor directly (see Modes Of Operation).
Control Room is the Cool Muscle Windows application to program the motors. It is typically not used for run-time operation but this can depend on the user's requirements. Control Room can open up a connection in either standard CML mode or by Modbus-TCP. Two instances of Control Room can be opened if the user needs to use Modbus-TCP and CML simultaneously.
Note: You cannot program in CML mode if the connection is opened in Modbus Mode and you cannot use the Modbus Window if the connection is opened not in Modbus Mode.
To connect to a motor use the TCP/IP options, Connect to IP and Enable Modbus Mode functions on the Connection tab as shown below.
Search Button
Connect to IP Button
Enable Modbus Mode Checkbox