Compatible Devices
ABB TotalFlow devices equipped with a serial or Ethernet port supporting ABB’s TotalFlow Protocol Specification [g-abbtotalflowv3_0 | Word]
Verified Device
RMC-100-01
XRC G4 2104446-005 [g-abbtotalflowv3_0 | Word]
Overview
The Enhanced v3.0 drivers provide ABB TotalFlow data access with support for data arrays. [g-abbtotalflowv3_0 | Word]
Serial Port Configuration
Using PCCU32:
- Navigate to Communications → Port
- Select TotalFlow Remote protocol
In Crimson:
- Select serial port → Pick driver
- Choose ABB TotalFlow Enhanced Serial Master 3.0
- Match:
- Baud rate
- Data bits
- Stop bits
- Parity
- Port mode [g-abbtotalflowv3_0 | Word]
Ethernet Port Configuration
Using PCCU32:
- Configure Network settings
- Note TCP port number
In Crimson:
- Select network protocol → Pick driver
- Choose ABB TotalFlow Enhanced TCP/IP Master 3.0
- Configure:
- IP address
- TCP port
Ensure Ethernet settings match system configuration. [g-abbtotalflowv3_0 | Word]
Device Identification Settings
- Identifier = Station ID in PCCU32
-
Passcode:
- Level 1 → Read only
- Level 2 → Read/Write
- “0000” = Not configured [g-abbtotalflowv3_0 | Word]
Meter Configuration
-
Data Update Period
- Polling interval (ms)
- Lower = faster updates
- Higher = reduced CPU load
-
Data Timeout
- Must be < update period
-
XRC String Size
- Use 65 characters for XRC G4
- 32 characters for XRC G3 [g-abbtotalflowv3_0 | Word]
Application Management
- Map application name ↔ number
- Enable “Use Device Configured Application Numbers”
- Supports:
- Add / edit / remove mappings
- CSV import/export for bulk setup [g-abbtotalflowv3_0 | Word]
Data Access
Tag configuration uses:
- Application
- Array
- Register
- Data type
Supported Ranges
| Data Field | Range |
|---|---|
| Application Number | 0–255 |
| Array Number | 0–255 |
| Register Number | 0–65535 |
| Data Type | Byte, Word, Long, Real, String |
String Configuration
- Default length: 64 characters
- XRC G3: 32 characters
- Packing: ASCII Little-Endian [g-abbtotalflowv3_0 | Word]
Optimization Note
Use Rebuild Comms Block in Crimson to optimize tag handling after changes. [g-abbtotalflowv3_0 | Word]
Serial Cable Information
RS232
| Red Lion RJ12 | ABB COM Port |
|---|---|
| Pin 2 - Rx | Pin 7 - TX |
| Pin 5 - Tx | Pin 8 - RX |
| Pin 3 - COMM | Pin 2 - GND |
4-Wire RS485 / RS422
| Red Lion RJ45 | ABB COM Port |
|---|---|
| Pin 1 - TxB | Pin 8 - RBUS+ |
| Pin 2 - TxA | Pin 9 - RBUS- |
| Pin 3 - RxA | Pin 7 - TBUS- |
| Pin 4 - RxB | Pin 6 - TBUS+ |
| Pin 6 - COMM | Pin 2 - GND |
2-Wire RS485
| Red Lion RJ45 | ABB COM Port |
|---|---|
| Pin 1 - TxB | Pin 6 - BUS+ |
| Pin 2 - TxA | Pin 7 - BUS- |
| Pin 6 - COMM | Pin 2 - GND |
Ethernet Cable Information
Standard Ethernet cable [g-abbtotalflowv3_0 | Word]
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