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Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (publication SGI-1.1
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Summary of Changes
This manual contains new and updated information. Changes throughout this
revision are marked by change bars, as shown to the right of this paragraph.
New and Updated
Information
This table contains the changes made to this revision.
Top icPa ge
Added Thumbwheel Settings section.4
Updated Set the Chassis Size section with a new example and information on the different ways you
can set the chassis size.
Added Set the Chassis Size by Using the Thumbwheels section.5
Updated Set the Network Address section with information about how to use a pen tip to set the
thumbwheels.
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Summary of Changes
Preface
Overview of the 1734 POINT I/O
EtherNet/IP Adapter
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Preface
Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual. It provides
information concerning:
• who should use this manual
• the purpose of this manual
• related documentation
• conventions used in this manual
Who Should Use this
Manual
Purpose of this Manual
Use this manual if you are responsible for designing, installing, programming, or
™
troubleshooting control systems that use series B 1734 POINT I/O
EtherNet/IP Adapter modules.
This manual is a reference guide for the 1734-AENT/B POINT I/O
EtherNet/IP Adapter, a communications adapter for POINT I/O modules. It
describes the procedures you use to install, wire, configure, troubleshoot, and use
your adapter module.
ATTENTION: You must only use series C and above POINT I/O modules
with 1734-AENT EtherNet/IP Adapters. Series A or series B POINT I/O
modules do not work with 1734-AENT EtherNet/IP Adapters (does not
apply to POINTGuard modules).
About the Example Applications
This manual presents two example applications that demonstrate the procedures
for configuring and communicating with POINT I/O modules using the
1734-AENT/B adapter. We intend the example applications as building blocks
to help you get your own system up and running. We recommend that you set up
and run the example applications and use them as guides.
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Local
chassis
POINT I/O
L63
controller (slot 1)
1756-ENBT
10.88.70.4 (slot 3)
Data
Switch
10.88.70.26
Programming
terminal
Slot 0 1 2 3
1734-AENT
10.88.70.2
Slot 0 1 2 3 4
02
0
1734-AENT Series B
Module
Status
Network
Activity
Network
Status
Point Bus
Status
System
Power
Field
Power
POINT I O
IP ADDRESS
Here is the type of system you’ll be setting up.
System Components
We used the following components for the example applications. You need the
same or similar components to set up your own control system using POINT I/O
modules on an EtherNet/IP network.
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1ControlLogix power supply1756-PA72 (or 1756-PB72)
1L63 controller1756-L63
1ControlLogix EtherNet/IP bridge module 1756-ENBT
1Personal computer that supports
1Ethernet switch Refer to manufacturer’s specifications
124V DC power supply1734-EP24DC
RSLogix 5000® software
Any appropriate model running Windows NT
4.0, Service Pack 6A or higher
Associated media and connectors as needed
Software
RSLinx communications software,
1
version 2.31.00 or later
9355-WAB, 9355-WABOEM, 9355-WABC
QuantityProduct NameCatalog Number
1RSLogix 5000 programming
software, version 17 or later
Related Documentation
The following documents contain additional information concerning Rockwell
Automation products. To obtain a copy, contact your local Rockwell Automation
office or distributor.
ClassicGetting Results Guide, publication LINX-GR001Information on how to install and navigate the RSLinx Classic software. It
.
Describes how to install, configure, and maintain linear and device-level Ring
(DLR) networks using Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP devices with
embedded switch technology.
Describes how to install and troubleshoot standard and ControlLogix-XT
versions of the 1756 chassis and power supplies, including redundant power
supplies.
Detailed information on how to install, configure and troubleshoot the
ControlLogix Sequence of Events module in your ControlLogix application.
explains how to access and navigate the help, and how to effectively use the
RSLinx Classic software.
Installation instructions for installing the 1734 POINT I/O EtherNet/IP Adapter.
A glossary of industrial automation terms and abbreviations.
Detailed information on proper wiring and grounding techniques.
.Installing an EtherNet/IP network
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Common Techniques Used
in this Manual
Studio 5000 Environment
The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
• Bulleted lists such as this one provide information, not procedural steps.
• Numbered lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical information.
• Italic type is used for emphasis.
Rockwell Software products contain extensive tutorials and help screens. We
recommend that you use these tutorials and help screens to learn about the
products.
For more information about Rockwell Software products, visit the Rockwell
Software website at
The Studio 5000 Automation Engineering & Design Environment® combines
engineering and design elements into a common environment. The first element
is the Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application. The Studio 5000 Logix Designer
application is the rebranding of RSLogix 5000 software and will continue to be
the product to program Logix5000™ controllers for discrete, process, batch,
motion, safety, and drive-based solutions.
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/software/.
The Studio 5000® environment is the foundation for the future of Rockwell
Automation® engineering design tools and capabilities. The Studio 5000
environment is the one place for design engineers to develop all elements of their
control system.
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1
Overview of the 1734 POINT I/O EtherNet/IP
Adapter
Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the POINT I/O Series B EtherNet/IP
adapter, its primary features, and how to use it. You need to understand the
concepts discussed in this chapter to configure your adapter and use it in an
EtherNet/IP control system.
The following table lists where to find specific information.
TopicPage
Adapter Features1
What the Adapter Does2
Physical Features of Your Adapter3
Hardware/Software Compatibility3
Important Adapter Considerations4
Set the Chassis Size4
Adapter Replacement7
Empty Slots and RIUP Situations7
Power Up a System for the First Time8
Use of the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)8
Understand the Producer/Consumer Model9
Specify the Requested Packet Interval (RPI)9
Support for Rack-optimization, Enhanced Rack-optimization, and Direct
Connections
Mixing Rack-optimization, Enhanced Rack-optimization, and Direct
Connections
Chapter Summary11
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10
Adapter Features
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The POINT I/O adapters provide connectivity to EtherNet/IP networks for
POINT I/O modules. The POINT I/O adapter is for the I/O backplane that
provides connectivity through an RJ-45 connector.
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6
3
EtherNet/IP Network
E
N
B
T
Other
Network
Devices
A
E
N
T
POINT
I/O
E
N
B
T
ControlLogix
I/O
Some of the module’s features are as follows:
• EtherNet/IP messages encapsulated within standard TCP/UDP/IP
protocol
• Common application layer with ControlNet and DeviceNet networks
• Interfacing via Category 5 rated twisted pair cable
• Half/full duplex 10 Mbit or 100 Mbit operation
• DIN rail mounting
• Communication to and from other POINT I/O modules on the same
DIN rail
• Communication supported by RSLinx software
• IP address assigned via standard DHCP tools
• I/O configuration via RSLogix 5000 or Logix Designer software
• No network scheduling required
• No routing tables required
• Support of connections from multiple controllers simultaneously
You must use RSLogix 5000 to configure these features. For more details on
What the Adapter Does
configuration, see Configuration Requirements
The I/O adapters perform the following primary tasks:
in Chapter 3.
• Control of real-time I/O data (also known as implicit messaging) - the
adapter serves as a bridge between I/O modules and the network
• Support of messaging data for configuration and programming
information (also known as explicit messaging)
• Support of Output hold in all output modules during Program mode and
Fault mode. Note that the option is not available for Program Download
mode.
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Status indicators
RTB removal handle
DIN rail locking screw
(orange)
Network
address
thumbwheel
EtherNet
network
RJ45
connector
Removable Terminal
Block (RTB)
Physical Features of Your
Adapter
The 1734 Adapters have the following components:
• Removable Terminal Block (RTB);
• Network address Thumbwheel
• Connector (one RJ45 EtherNet/IP connector)
• Status indicators (Module Status; Network Status; POINTBus Status;
Network Activity; System Power; Field Power)
Physical Features of the 1734-AENT Series B Adapters
Module
Status
1734-AENT Series B
Network
Activity
POINT I O
Network
Status
Point Bus
Status
System
Power
Field
Power
02
0
Hardware/Software
Compatibility
The I/O adapters and the applications described in this manual are compatible
with the following firmware revisions and software releases.
Contact Rockwell Automation if you need software or firmware upgrades to use
this equipment
ProductFirmware Revision/ Software Release
1734-AENT Series B adapter4.002 or later
1756-ENBT module4.006 or later
1768-ENBT module2.003 or later
Logix controller17 or later
RSLogix 5000 software
(1)
17 or later
RSLinx software2.56 or later
(1) From version 21 onwards, RSLogix 5000 is known as Logix Designer.
(2) Installation of the Add-on Profile (AOP) for the adapter is required.
(2)
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The Enhanced Rack-Optimization option is only supported in the following.
ProductFirmware Revision/ Software Release
1734-AENT Series B adapter5.012 or later
Logix controller20 or later
RSLogix 5000 software
RSLinx software2.56 or later
(1) From version 21 onwards, RSLogix 5000 is known as Logix Designer.
(2) Installation of the Add-on Profiles (AOP) for the adapter and I/O module are required.
(2)
(1)
20 or later
Important Adapter
Considerations
Before you begin using your adapter, note the following important
considerations.
ATTENTION: You must only use Series C and above POINT I/O modules
with 1734-AENT EtherNet/IP Adapters. Series A or Series B POINT I/O
modules do not work with 1734-AENT EtherNet/IP Adapters (does not
apply to POINTGuard modules).
Thumbwheel Settings
You can set the thumbwheels on the adapter to perform different functions. Refer
to the following table to see the valid thumbwheel settings and the corresponding
function.
SettingFunction
001...254Sets the network address.
801...864Sets the chassis size.
888Restores default factory settings.
Refer to Set the Network Address on page 24 for more information.
Refer to Set the Chassis Size by Using the Thumbwheels on page 5
information.
for more
If the thumbwheels are set to an invalid number, the adapter checks to see if
DHCP is enabled. If DHCP is enabled, the adapter requests an address from a
DHCP server. The DHCP server also assigns other Transport Control Protocol
(TCP) parameters.
Set the Chassis Size
The I/O adapters for EtherNet/IP require configuration of theirchassis size
before you can make any I/O connections. The factory default setting for the
chassis size is one slot, which represents the adapter by itself.
You must set the chassis size to a number equaling one slot for the adapter plus
one slot for each I/O module present in the backplane of the adapter.
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0
1734-AENT Series B
Module
Status
Network
Activity
Network
Status
Point Bus
Status
System
Power
Field
Power
POINT I O
IP ADDRESS
Four I/O modules
One adapter
Chassis size = 5
For example, if your system consists of one adapter and four I/O modules, set the
chassis size to 5.
The adapter stores this chassis size setting in non-volatile memory.
Each time the adapter is powered up, the adapter compares the number of I/O
modules present on its backplane to the chassis size value from non-volatile
memory. The adapter does not allow any I/O connection until the number of
I/O modules present equals the chassis size value minus one for the adapter itself.
You can set the chassis size by using the following:
ToolDescription
Studio 5000 Logix Designer application Addon Profile
Refer to Add the POINT I/O Adapter to the I/O
Configuration on page 38 and Verify the Module
Chassis Size on page 49 for more information.
RSLinx Classic software, version 2.56 or later Log on to http://www.rockwellautomation.com/
knowledgebase and search for information on
changing or configuring the chassis size of POINT
I/O adapters.
Web dialogRefer to for Use the Identity Page on page 102
more
information.
Thumbwheels
(Firmware revision 5.015 or later)
Refer to Set the Chassis Size by Using the
Thumbwheels on page 5 for more information.
Set the Chassis Size by Using the Thumbwheels
For firmware revision 5.015 or later, you can set the chassis size without a
computer by using the thumbwheels on the adapter.
1. Make sure that the adapter is not powered.
2. Set the thumbwheels to 8xx where xx is the chassis size value from 01...64.
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For example, set the thumbwheels to 802 to set the chassis size to 2, 803 to
set the chassis size to 3, and so on up to 864 to set the chassis size to 64.
3. Power up the adapter.
4. Observe the status indicators.
The following table describes the status indicators of the adapter when the
adapter is powered up while the thumbwheels are set a value from
801...864:
IndicatorStatus
Module StatusFlashing red
Network ActivityOff
Network Status Off
POINTBus StatusThe POINTBus Status indicator flashes red initially and then either
Press a pen tip into the center and perpendicular to the + or the - button
to change the number. You only need a small amount of force to press the
button (approximately 2N).
changes to solid green or continues to flash red depending on the
connection result.
• Solid green – if the configured chassis size and number of physical
nodes present match
• Flashing red – if the configured chassis size and number of physical
nodes present do not match
Note: Communication on all Ethernet ports are disabled while the
thumbwheels are set to 8xx.
5. If the POINTBus Status indicator changes to solid green, skip to Step 9.
6. If the POINTBus Status indicator continues to flash red, determine the
cause of the error.
The cause of error may be one of the following:
ErrorAction
Chassis size
mismatch
Module faultRefer to the installation instructions publication for the affected module
Make sure that the chassis size value matches the total number of the
adapter plus the I/O modules.
For example, if you have 1 adapter and 10 I/O modules, then the chassis
size is 11. Therefore, the thumbwheels must be set to 811.
for information on how to interpret its status indicators.
7. Remove power from the adapter and then address the error accordingly.
8. Once you have addressed the error, repeat Steps 1...5.
9. Once you have set the chassis size by using the thumbwheels, remove power
from the adapter and then set the thumbwheels according to the IP address
setting that you need.
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For more information, see Set the Network Address for POINT I/O
Adapters on page 24.
Adapter Replacement
Note that during a connection request from the controller, the chassis size setting
is not communicated to the adapter. You must always set this chassis size using a
separate operation. This includes situations when you are replacing an adapter.
The adapter does not allow any I/O connections until it is configured with the
appropriate chassis size and the proper number of POINT I/O modules are
present.
Empty Slots and RIUP Situations
The POINT I/O system cannot detect an empty terminal base. For this reason,
there are numerous situations in which you can potentially configure a system
that is unusable or one that exercises unintended control.
In an attempt to address these situations, you must observe the following rules for
I/O system construction and the
removal andreinsertion of modules.
• A correct I/O system does not have any empty terminal bases.
• After you cycle power, the adapter will not allow any I/O connections
until the number of modules comprising the chassis plus one for the
adapter equalsthe stored chassis size.
– It cannot assume any safe operation until there is a match between the
number of modules indicating their presence in the chassis and what the
adapter has saved in non-volatile memory because it cannot detect
empty terminal bases.
– Actual module identification (such as, electronic keying) is done when
connection establishment requests are received from the controller or
controllers.
• A POINT I/O module removed under power does not disrupt operation
of the other I/O modules. On the other hand, ArmorPOINT I/O
modules are not intended to be removed under power.
– When you remove a module, the adapter detects what changed.
– Whenever you remove a module with an active connection from the
POINT I/O system, the adapter indicates this by flashing the
POINTBus Status LED red and reports a minor recoverable fault.
• If more than one contiguous module is removed under power, connections
to all modules in the contiguous missing module set are disallowed until all
modules are replaced. Because the adapter cannot detect an empty base, it
does not know the physical positioning of the modules until all the missing
modules are replaced.
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• If a module separating two sets of contiguous missing modules is removed,
the two sets merge into a single set. All the modules must be replaced
before connections are permitted to any module in the set.
• If modules of different types are removed and returned to the wrong
locations, attempts to connect to these modules will fail during verification
of the electronic ID (providing that keying has not been disabled).
• If modules of the same type are removed and returned to the wrong
locations, they accept connections from the controller or controllers and
reconfigure with the correct data once they pass their electronic keying
check.
• These removal and return situations exist whether the system is under
power or not. If the system is under power, the situation arises immediately.
If the system is not under power, the situation arises in the next power
cycle.
Power Up a System for the First Time
Use of the Common
Industrial Protocol (CIP)
When you power the I/O for the first time, the adapter must assign slot addresses
to every module in the backplane. All I/O modules ship configured at the same
address.
When you first apply power, we expect that all but one module on the backplane
exhibits a solid red Module Status LED.
One by one the adapter resets these modules and addresses them appropriately.
The amount of time that this operation takes is proportional to the size of your I/
O system.
The adapter uses the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP). CIP is the application
layer protocol specified for EtherNet/IP, the Ethernet Industrial Protocol, as well
as for ControlNet and DeviceNet networks. It is a message-based protocol that
implements a relative path to send a message from the producing device in a
system to the consuming devices.
The producing device contains the path information that steers the message along
the proper route to reach its consumers. Since the producing device holds this
information, other devices along the path simply pass this information; they do
not store it.
This has the following significant benefits:
• You do not need to configure routing tables in the bridging modules,
which greatly simplifies maintenance and module replacement.
• You maintain full control over the route taken by each message, which
enables you to select alternative paths for the same end device.
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Understand the Producer/
Consumer Model
Specify the Requested
Packet Interval (RPI)
The CIP producer and consumer networking model replaces the old source and
destination (master and slave) model. The producer and consumer model reduces
network traffic and increases speed of transmission. In traditional I/O systems,
controllers poll input modules to obtain their input status. In the CIP system,
input modules are not polled by a controller. Instead, they produce (multicast or
unicast) their data either upon a change of state (COS) or periodically.
Multicast is the default mode for version 17 Logix and earlier controllers and
unicast is the default for version 18 with multicast as a selectable option.
The frequency of update depends upon the options chosen during configuration
and where on the network the input module resides. The input module,
therefore, is a producer of input data, and the controller is a consumer of the data.
The controller also produces data for other controllers to consume. The
produced and consumed data is accessible by multiple controllers and other
devices over the EtherNet/IP network. This data exchange conforms to the
producer and consumer model.
The Requested Packet Interval orRPI is the update rate specified for a particular
piece of data on the network. The RPI can be specified for the adapter and
include all of the I/O modules in the I/O system (using a rack-optimization or
enhanced rack-optimization connection) or specified for a particular module
(using direct connection).
Support for Rackoptimization, Enhanced
Rack-optimization, and
Direct Connections
When you add a module or an adapter to the I/O configuration of a controller,
you must enter the RPI as a parameter. This value specifies how often to produce
the data for that device. For example, if you specify an RPI of 50 ms, it means that
every 50 ms the device should send its data to the controller and the controller
should send the consumed (output) data to the device.
Use RPIs only for devices that exchange data. For example, a ControlLogix
EtherNet/IP bridge module in the same chassis as the controller does not require
an RPI, because it is not a data-producing member of the system. Its use is only as
a bridge to remote racks.
The I/O adapters supports direct, rack-optimization, and enhanced rackoptimization connections. A direct connection is a real-time data transfer link
between the controller and the module occupying the slot that the configuration
data references.
Direct I/O connections occur at a cyclic rate specified by the RPI during
configuration. A rack-optimization connection is a grouping of data from one or
more digital I/O modules into a single block of data sent over a single connection
at the same data rate.
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IMPORTANT
Analog, safety, and specialty modules cannot participate in the rack-optimization
connection; these modules require an enhanced rack-optimization or direct I/O
connection.
Enhanced rack-optimization connections reduce the total number of
connections needed to transfer data when using many digital and analog, or
specialty modules in a system.
Rack-optimization connections reduce the total number of connections needed
to transfer data when using many digital I/O modules in a system. The following
example illustrates the benefit of rack-optimization connections.
Assume you set up a system that contains eight digital I/O modules interfaced to
an adapter. If you use direct connections to transfer data to each of the these I/O
modules, you need eight connections to transfer all of the data, one to each of the
eight I/O modules. If you use a rack-optimization connection to transfer the data,
you only need a single connection – the connection to the I/O adapter.
Although rack-optimization and enhanced rack-optimization connections
offer an efficient way to use resources, there are a few limitations on
their use:
• You can use only rack-optimization or enhanced rack-optimization
connections to send data to and from digital I/O modules.
• Safety modules, IO link modules, and third-party I/O modules can
not participate in enhanced rack-optimization connections.
• Enhanced rack-optimization does not support a listen only
connection. Do not use enhanced rack-optimization if your
application requires a connection for monitoring.
• All data is sent at the same time as the RPI rate of the I/O adapters.
If the update rate required for a digital module is different from the
RPI of the rack-optimization or enhanced rack-optimization
connection, a direct connection to that I/O module is required.
See the EtherNet/IP Embedded Switch Technology Application Guide,
publication ENET-AP005
, for more information on connections.
Mixing Rack-optimization, Enhanced Rack-optimization, and
Direct Connections
You can mix communication formats for different I/O modules communicating
through the same adapter. I/O modules set up to use rack optimization or
enhanced rack-optimization communicate at the rate of the RPI configured for
the adapter. I/O modules configured for direct communication communicate at
their own individual RPIs and ignore the rack-optimization RPI.
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Before You Begin
To effectively use your adapter, note the following considerations.
Determine Compatibility
If using the adapter with a 1756-ENBT module or 1768-ENBT module, use the
following required firmware revisions for these bridge modules:
• 1756-ENBT firmware revision 4.006 or later
• 1768-ENBT firmware revision 2.003 or later
Understand Messaging
Class 3 (Explicit Message) requests through the 1734-AENT adapter to a specific
POINT I/O module may not always receive a response from the I/O modules. In
the case where the I/O module does not reply to the request, the adapter
responds with an error code indicating a timeout.
Configure Autobaud
Chapter Summary
The adapter cannot reconfigure an I/O module that you previously configured to
operate at a fixed communication rate. When you reuse a POINT I/O module
from another POINT I/O system, configure the module to autobaud before
using it with the adapter.
In this chapter, you were introduced to the features of the POINT I/O Adapter,
and considerations for its installation and usage.
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Chapter
Install Your 1734 POINT I/O EtherNet/IP
Adapter
2
Overview
This chapter describes how to physically install the POINT I/O Series B
EtherNet/IP adapter; and how to connect the adapter to your EtherNet/IP
network. The only tools you require are a flat or Phillips head screwdriver and a
drill.
This chapter includes the following topics:
TopicPage
Mount the POINT I/O Adapter on a DIN Rail14
Install POINT I/O Modules15
Replace An Adapter16
Wire a POINT I/O Adapter17
Chapter Summary18
ATTENTION: You must only use Series C and above POINT I/O modules
with POINT I/O Adapters. Series A or Series B POINT I/O modules do not
work with POINT I/O Adapters (does not apply to POINTGuard modules).
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A = DIN rail
B = Secure DIN rail approximately every 200 mm (7.8 in.)
Mount the POINT I/O Adapter on a DIN Rail
1. Make sure the DIN rail locking screw (orange) is in horizontal position.
2. Position the adapter vertically above an IEC standard (35 x 7.5 x 1 mm)
top-hat DIN rail at a slight angle (DIN rail: Allen-Bradley part number
199-DR1; 46277-3).
3. Press down firmly to install the adapter on the DIN rail, noting that the
locking mechanism locks the adapter to the DIN rail.
4. Set the network address thumbwheel switches to the desired value. See Set
the Network Address in chapter 3 for details on setting the IP address.
5. Slide the safety end cap up to remove it, exposing the backplane and power
interconnections.
ATTENTION: Allow 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) of space between adjacent
equipment for adequate ventilation.
74.00
(2.91)
75.30
(2.96)
1734-AENT Series B
B
POINT I O
Module
Status
Network
Activity
Network
Status
Point Bus
Status
System
Power
Field
Po
w
e
r
52.23
(2.06)
35.55
(1.40)
132.72
(5.23)
A
WARNING: If you connect or disconnect the communications cable
with power applied to this module or any device on the network, an
electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous
location installations.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before
proceeding.
ATTENTION: Do not remove or replace an Adapter Module while power
is applied. Interruption of the backplane can result in unintentional
operation or machine motion.
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Install POINT I/O Modules
The following instructions explain how to install your POINT I/O Modules
onto the DIN rail.
1. Position the mounting base vertically above the DIN rail.
2. Make certain the adapter DIN rail locking screw (orange) is in the
horizontal position.
3. Slide the I/O module mounting base down, allowing the interlocking side
pieces to engage the adjacent mounting base/adapter.
4. Press down firmly to install theI/O module mounting base on the DIN
rail. A locking mechanism locks the mounting base to the DIN rail.
5. Rotate the keyswitch on the I/O modulemounting base clockwise until
the appropriate number for the module you are installing (listed on the
module label) aligns with the correct notch in the base.
6. Position theI/O module vertically above its mounting base.
7. Slide the module down until it engages the latching mechanism. You will
hear a clicking sound when the I/O module is properly engaged. The
locking mechanism locks the module to its mounting base.
Remove POINT I/O Modules
To remove a module from its mounting base:
1. Put a flat-blade screwdriver into the slot of the orange latching mechanism
in the mounting base of the I/O module to be removed.
2. Push the screwdriver toward the I/O module to disengage the latch.
The module lifts up off the mounting base.
3. Pull the module off the mounting base.
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Replace An Adapter
Use these procedures to install a replacement POINT I/O adapter to an existing
system.
1. Disconnect the Ethernet connector(s) from the adapter.
2. Pull up on the Removable Terminal Block (RTB) handle to remove the
terminal block.
3. Remove the adjacent module from its mounting base.
4. Use a small bladed screwdriver to rotate the DIN rail locking screw
(orange) to a vertical position. This releases the locking mechanism.
5. Lift the adapter straight up to remove.
6. Slide the safety end cap up to remove it, which exposes the backplane and
power connections.
ATTENTION: Do not discard the end cap. Use this end cap to cover the
exposed interconnections on the last mounting base on the DIN rail.
Failure to do so could result in equipment damage or injury from electric
shock.
WARNING: When you insert or remove the module while backplane
power is on, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion
in hazardous location installations.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before
proceeding. Repeated electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts
on both the module and its mating connector. Worn contacts may create
electrical resistance that can affect module operation.
7. Position the replacement adapter vertically above the DIN rail, making
certain the DIN rail locking screw (orange) is in the horizontal position.
8. Slide the adapter down, allowing the interlocking side pieces to engage the
adjacent module.
9. Press firmly to seat the adapter on the DIN rail, noting that the adapter
locking mechanism will snap into place.
10. Set the network address on the network address thumbwheel.
11. Insert the end of the Removable Terminal Block opposite the handle into
the Removable Terminal Block base unit, noting that this end has a curved
section that engages with the base unit.
12. Rotate the Removable Terminal Block into the wiring base until it locks
into place.
13. Replace the adjacent module in its mounting base.
14. Reconnect the Ethernet cable(s) to the adapter.
15. Set the IP Address for this module (see Set the Network Address
chapter 3
).
in
16. Configure the adapter’s chassis size.
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Chas
C
V
NC
RJ45 EtherNet/IP
Connector
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thumbwheels
NC = No Connection
Chas Gnd = Chassis Ground
C = Common
V = Supply
This DC supply connects
to the internal power bus.
NC
V
NC
Chas
Gnd
V
0
4
2
6
Chas
Gnd
1
5
3
7
V DC
C
C
Wire the Adapter
The POINT I/O adapter uses RJ45 EtherNet/IP connectors for its EtherNet/ IP
connection. Connect the cord set you selected for your module to the
appropriate port.
Wire a POINT I/O Adapter
Refer to the following illustration to wire the adapter.
02
0
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ATTENTION: Do not connect 120/240V AC power to this supply. This
DC supply will be connected to the internal power bus.
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ATT ENTI ON: Do not wire more than two conductors on any single
terminal.
WARNING: When you connect or disconnect the Removable Terminal
Block (RTB) with field side power applied, an electrical arc can occur.
This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before
proceeding.
WARNING: When used in a Class I, Division 2, hazardous location, this
equipment must be mounted in a suitable enclosure with proper wiring
method that complies with the governing electrical codes.
ATTENTION: This product is grounded through the DIN rail to chassis
ground. Use zinc plated yellow-chromate steel DIN rail to assure proper
grounding. The use of other DIN rail materials (for example, aluminum or
plastic) that can corrode, oxidize, or are poor conductors, can result in
improper or intermittent grounding. Secure DIN rail to mounting surface
approximately every 200 mm (7.8 in.) and use end-anchors appropriately.
Chapter Summary
WARNING: To comply with the CE Low Voltage Directive (LVD), this
equipment must be powered from a source compliant with the
following:
Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) or Protected Extra Low Voltage (PELV).
In this chapter, you learned how to install and wire your POINT I/O adapter
module. The following chapter describes how to configure your POINT I/O
adapter module to communicate on the EtherNet/IP network by providing an IP
address, gateway address, and Subnet mask.
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Chapter
3
Configure the Adapter with RSLogix 5000 or
Logix Designer Software
Introduction
This chapter guides you through the steps required to configure your modules
(1)
using the RSLogix 5000 or Logix Designer
presented in this chapter can be configured using RSLogix 5000 software,version
17, or later.
Before using your adapter in an EtherNet/IP network, you need to configure it
with an IP address, subnet mask, and optional Gateway address. This chapter
describes these configuration requirements and the procedures for providing
them. Here are ways you can do this:
• Use the Rockwell BootP/DHCP utility, version 2.3or later, that ships
with RSLogix 5000 or RSLinx software.
– You can also use this utility to reconfigure a device with an IP address
you must change.
• Use a
• Use the Network Address thumbwheel switches.
• Have your network administrator configure the adapter via the network
See the table for where to find information in this chapter.
TopicPage
Configuration Requirements
IP Address21
Gateway Address22
Subnet Mask23
Set the Network Address24
Set the Network Address for POINT I/O Adapters24
Use the Rockwell BootP/DHCP Utility25
Save the Relation List28
Use DHCP Software to Configure Your Adapter29
Chapter Summary29
third party DHCP server.
DHCP server.
software. Note that the modules
20
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IP address
Ethernet address (MAC)
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Configuration
Requirements
Before you can use your adapter, you must configure its IP address, its subnet
mask, and, optionally, a gateway address. You can use the Rockwell BootP/
DHCP utility, version 2.3 or later, to perform the
configuration. You can also use
a DHCP server or the network address switches to configure these parameters.
ATTENTION: You must only use Series C and above POINT I/O modules
with 1734-AENT EtherNet/IP Adapters. Series A or Series B POINT I/O
modules do not work with 1734-AENT EtherNet/IP Adapters (does not
apply to POINTGuard modules).
If you need to reset the adapter to factory defaults, see Work with the
Configuration Pages in Appendix B.
1734-AENT Series B
0
02
POINT I O
Module
Status
Network
Activity
Network
Status
Point Bus
Status
System
Power
Field
Power
If you set the thumbwheels on the adapter to the value 888 and then
power cycle the module, the following will occur.
· The DHCP Enabled function is enabled (set to True).
· The Ethernet link is negotiated automatically (the Auto Negotiate
function will be set to True).
· The web server is enabled (the Disabled Web Server function is
disabled).
· The password for this page resets to the factory default (the word
password is the factory default password).
Note the value of the switches before you enter the 888 value,
because you return the adapter to those values once this process is
complete.
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Class A
Class B
Class C
Network ID
Host ID
Host ID
Host ID
0
0
0
10
0
110
78
15 16
31
31
3123 24
Network ID
Network ID
EXAMPLE
If using the BootP/DHCP utility, you need to know the Ethernet
hardware address of your adapter. Rockwell Automation assigns each
1734-AENT adapter a unique 48-bit hardware address at the factory.
The address is printed on a label on the side of your 1734-AENT
adapter as shown in the figure. It consists of six hexadecimal digits
separated by colons. This address is fixed by the hardware and cannot
be changed.
If you change or replace the 1734-AENT adapter, you must enter the
new Ethernet hardware address of the adapter when you configure
the new adapter.
IP Address
The IP address identifies each node on the IP network (or system of connected
networks). Each TCP/IP node on a network (including the adapter) must have a
unique IP address.
The IP address is 32 bits long and has a Network ID part and Host ID part.
Networks are classified A, B, C, (or other). The class of the network determines
how an IP address is formatted
.
You can distinguish the class of the IP address from the first integer in its dotteddecimal IP address as follows:
Range of first integerClassRange of first integerClass
0 1…127A192…223C
128…191B224… 255other
Each node on the same physical network must have an IP address of the same
class and must have the same network ID. Each node on the same network must
have a different Host ID thus giving it a unique IP address.
IP addresses are written as four decimal integers (0…255) separated by periods
where each integer gives the value of one byte of the IP address
.
For example, the 32-bit IP address:
10000000 00000001 00000000 00000001 is written as
128.1.0.1
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Network 1
Network 2
128.1.0.1
128.2.0.1128.2.0.2128.2.0.3
128.1.0.2
A
B
G
C
Gateway Address
This section applies to multi-network systems. If you have a single network
system, refer to the next section.
The Gateway Address is the default address of a network. It provides a single
domain name and point of entry to the site. Gateways connect individual physical
networks into a system of networks.
When a node needs to communicate with a node on another network, a gateway
transfers the data between the two networks. The figure shows gateway G
connecting Network 1 with Network 2.
When host B with IP address 128.2.0.1 communicates with host C, it knows
from C’s IP address that C is on the same network. in an Ethernet environment, B
can then resolve C’s IP address into a hardware address (MAC address) and
communicate with C directly.
When host B communicates with host A, it knows from A’s IP address that A is
on another network (the network IDs are different). In order to send data to A, B
must use the IP address of the gateway connecting the two networks. In this
example, the gateway’s IP address on Network 2 is 128.2.0.3.
The gateway has two IP addresses (128.1.0.2 and 128.2.0.3). The first must be
used by hosts on Network 1 and the second must be used by hosts on Network 2.
To be usable, a gateway of a host must be addressed using a network ID matching
its own.
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These two bits of the Host ID are used to
extend the network ID.
Network 1
Network 2.1
Network 2.2
A
BC
DE
128.1.0.2
128.1.0.1
128.2.64.3
128.2.128.2
128.2.64.1128.2.64.2
128.2.128.3
128.2.128.1
G2
G
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask is used for splitting IP networks into a series of subgroups, or
subnets. The mask is a binary pattern that is matched up with the IP address to
turn part of the Host ID address field into a field for subnets
Take Network 2 (a Class B network) in the previous
example and add another physical network. Selecting the
following subnet mask would add two additional
network ID bits, allowing for four physical networks:
11111111 11111111 11
000000 00000000 = 255.255.192.0
Two bits of the Class B host ID are used to extend the network ID. Each unique
combination of bits in the part of the Host ID where subnet mask bits are 1
specifies a different physical network.
.
The new configuration is:
A second network with Hosts D and E was added. Gateway G2 connects
Network 2.1 with Network 2.2.
Hosts D and E will use Gateway G2 to communicate with hosts not on
Network 2.2.
Hosts B and C will use Gateway G to communicate with hosts not on
Network 2.1.
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the data from B to D through G2.
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02
0
Network address thumbwheel
Press either the + or - button
with a pen tip to change the
number.
Set the Network Address
The adapters ship DHCP-enabled and with the pen-push Network address
thumbwheels set to 999. You can set the network Internet Protocol (IP) address
as follows.
Set the Network Address for POINT I/O Adapters
• Use the pen-push thumbwheels located on the adapter. Press either the +
or - button with a pen tip to change the number and assign the IP address.
• Use a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, such as
Rockwell Automation BootP/DHCP.
• Retrieve the IP address from non-volatile memory.
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The adapter reads the thumbwheels first to determine if the thumbwheels are set
to a valid number. You set the node address by using the 3-position pen-push
thumbwheel using a pen tip.
Note: Press a pen tip into the center and perpendicular to the + or the - button to
change the number. You only need a small amount of force to press the button
(approximately 2N).
Valid settings range from 001…254. When you use the thumbwheel to assign an
address and set it to 001, the adapter gateway address is set to 0.0.0.0. and the
subnet mask is set to 255.255.255.0. When you use the thumbwheel to assign an
IP address between 002...254, the adapter gateway address is set to 192.168.1.1.
The adapter does not have a host name assigned, or use any Domain Name
System when using the thumbwheel settings.
If the thumbwheels are set to an invalid number (for example, 000 or a value
greater than 254 excluding 888), the adapter checks to see if DHCP is enabled. If
DHCP is enabled, the adapter requests an address from a DHCP server. The
DHCP server also assigns other Transport Control Protocol (TCP) parameters.
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If DHCP is not enabled, the adapter uses the IP address, along with other TCP
configurable parameters, stored in non-volatile memory.
WARNING: When you change thumbwheels settings while power is
on, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in
hazardous location installations.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before
proceeding.
Use the Rockwell BootP/
DHCP Utility
The 1734-AENT/B adapter should be configured using only DHCP. The
Rockwell BootP/DHCP utility is a standalone program that incorporates the
functionality of standard BootP software with a user-friendly graphical interface.
It is located in the Util s directory on the RSLogix5000 software installation CD.
The adapter must have DHCP enabled (factory default and the network address
switches set to an invalid value) to use the utility.
To configure your adapter using the BootP utility, perform the following steps:
1. Run the BootP software.
In the BOOTP Request History panel you see the hardware addresses of
devices issuing BootP requests.
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2. Double-click the hardware address of the device you want to configure.
The New Entry dialog appears with the device’s Ethernet Address (MAC).
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3. Enter the IP Address you want to assign to the device and click OK. The
device is added to the Relation List, displaying the Ethernet Address
(MAC) and corresponding IP Address, Hostname, and Description (if
applicable).
When the address displays in the IP Address column in the Request
History section, the IP address assignment has been made.
4. To make this configuration static in the device, highlight the device in the
Relation List panel, and click the Disable BOOTP/DHCP button.
When power is cycled to the device, it uses the configuration saved in nonvolatile memory and will not issue a DHCP request.
5. To enable DHCP for a device with DHCP disabled, highlight the device
in the Relation List, and click the Enable DHCP button.
You must have an entry for the device in the Relation List panel to reenable DHCP.
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Save the Relation List
You can save the Relation List for later use. To save the Relation List, perform the
following steps:
1. Select Save As... from the File menu.
The Save As dialog appears.
2. Select the folder where you want to save the Relation List.
3. Enter a File name for the Relation List, for example, control system
configuration, and click Save.
You can leave the Save as type at the default setting: Bootp Config Files
(*.bpc).
You now have the option to open the file containing the Relation List at a
later session.
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Use DHCP Software to
Configure Your Adapter
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) software automatically assigns
IP addresses to client stations logging onto a TCP/IP network.
DHCP is based on BootP and maintains some backward compatibility. The main
difference is that BootP was designed for manual configuration, while DHCP
allows for dynamic allocation of network addresses and configurations to newly
attached devices.
Be cautious about using DHCP software to configure your adapter. A DHCP
server typically assigns a finite lease time to the offered IP address.
When 50% of the leased time has expired, the adapter attempts to renew its IP
address with the DHCP server.
The possibility exists that the adapter will be assigned a different IP address,
which would cause the adapter to cease communicating with the ControlLogix
controller.
See Configure the Adapter with Fixed IP Address
adapter with a fixed IP address.
ATTENTION: To avoid unintended control or loss of control, the
I/O adapter must be assigned a fixed IP address. A dynamically provided
IP address should be used only at initial configuration. If a DHCP server is
used, it must be configured to assign the same IP address to your adapter.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in unintended machine motion
or loss of process control.
in Chapter 4 to configure the
Chapter Summary
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modules through the RSLogix 5000 software and included information on
configuration requirements and setting the network address.
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Chapter
4
Configure the Adapter for Direct Connection
in RSLogix 5000 or Logix Designer Software
Overview
This chapter guides you through the steps required to configure your modules
(1)
using the RSLogix 5000 or Logix Designer
In this example, a ControlLogix controller communicates with I/O modules via
the adapter using a direct connection.
The adapter makes a direct connection to each of the modules referenced by the
data. The modules presented in this chapter use RSLogix 5000 software, version
17, or later.
TopicPage
Set Up the Hardware32
Create the Example Application33
Configure the I/O Modules34
Add the Local EtherNet/IP Bridge to the I/O Configuration35
Add the POINT I/O Adapter to the I/O Configuration38
Add the POINT I/O Modules to the I/O Configuration41
Edit the Controller Tags47
Create the Ladder Program48
Download the Program to the Controller48
Verify the Module Chassis Size49
Configure the Adapter with Fixed IP Address52
Recover From an Overloaded Adapter53
Chapter Summary53
software.
ATTENTION: You must only use Series C and above POINT I/O modules
with 1734-AENT EtherNet/IP Adapters. Series A or Series B POINT I/O
modules do not work with 1734-AENT EtherNet/IP Adapters (does not
apply to POINTGuard modules).
(1) From version 21 onwards, RSLogix 5000 is known as Logix Designer.
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Set Up the Hardware
The following section describes how to set up the I/O Hardware.
In this example, a ControlLogix chassis contains the L63 controller in slot 1 and a
1756-ENBT bridge module in slot 3. The 1734-AENT adapter is mounted on a
DIN rail in slot 0, with a 1734-OW2/C relay output module in slot 1, a 1734OV4E/C sink output module in slot 2, and a power supply (not shown).
To work along with this example, set up your system as shown in the figure.
Local
chassis
Slot 0 1 2 3
L63
controller (slot 1)
1734-AENT
10.88.70.2
Data
1756-ENBT
10.88.70.4 (slot 3)
Switch
10.88.70.26
Programming
terminal
1734-AENT Series B
02
0
POINT I O
IP ADDRESS
Slot 0 1 2 3 4
Module
Status
Network
Activity
Network
Status
Point Bus
Status
System
Power
Field
Power
POINT I/O
• In the example application, we assume that the L63 controller and
1756-ENBT module(firmware revision 4.006, or later) are in the slots
shown in the figure.
• Verify the IP addresses for your programming terminal, 1756-ENBT
module, and adapter.
• Verify the position (slot) of the I/O modules on the DIN rail.
• Verify that you connected all wiring and cabling properly.
• Be sure you configured your communication driver (for example,
AB_ETH-1 or AB-ETHIP-1) in RSLinx software, as described in
Appendix C
in this manual.
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Create the Example
Application
Perform the following steps to create the example application:
1. Start RSLogix 5000 Enterprise Series software to open the RSLogix 5000
main dialog.
2. From the File menu, select New.
3. The New Controller dialog opens.
4. Enter an appropriate Name for the Controller, for example,
POINT_IO_Controller.
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5. Select the correct Revision, Chassis Type, and Slot number of the L63
controller, and the folder where you want to save the RSLogix 5000 file
(Create In). The Description is optional.
Note: RSLogix 5000 software Revision 18, and later, lets you enable
redundancy. To use redundancy in your system, check the Redundancy
Enabled checkbox in the Redundancy tab when using the said Revision or
later.
6. Click OK.
Configure the I/O Modules
You now add the POINT I/O modules to the controller’s I/O configuration
performing these procedures:
• Add the local 1756-ENBT Bridge module to the I/O configuration.
• Add the 1734-AENT/B adapter as a child of the 1756-ENBT module on
the Ethernet network.
• Add the POINT I/O modules as children of the AENT/B adapter.
Click the Help button on the configuration dialogs shown in this
section if you need assistance in selecting and setting the
parameters.
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Add the Local EtherNet/IP Bridge to the I/O Configuration
1. Right-click the I/O Configuration folder in the project dialog, and select
New Module.
The Select Module Type dialog opens.
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TIP
2. Select the appropriate Module Type filter Category (for the example we
selected Communication), and Module Type Vendor (for the example we
selected Allen-Bradley).
In the Select Module Type dialog, you have options to search for a
specific module, add modules to a Favorites list, filter by Category
and/or Vendor, Hide and Show Filters, use Module Discovery, sort by
vendor, or access your Favorites list.
Note: to select only one category you will need to unselect those already
selected.
3. From the list of adapters displayed, select the 1756-ENBT EtherNet/IP
Bridge and click Create.
4. The New Module dialog opens.
5. Enter values for Name, IP Address, and Slot, noting that we used the
following values:
NameLocal_ENBT
IP Address10.88.70.4
Slot3
Note the module definition properties on the bottom left of the New
Module dialog. You have the option to change these properties by clicking
the Change button. Some of the properties cannot be modified while
pending edits exists.
To change the default module properties,
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6. Click Change...
The Module Definition dialog opens.
7. Enter or select values for Revision, Electronic Keying, Rack Connection,
and Time Sync Connection, noting that we used the following values:
SeriesA
Revision5.1
Electronic KeyingCompatible Module
Rack ConnectionNone
Time Sync ConnectionNone
8. Click OK to accept the configuration.
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Add the POINT I/O Adapter
to the I/O Configuration
Next, you must add the POINT I/O adapter as a child of the local 1756-ENBT
module.
1. In the Project dialog, right-click the local 1756-ENBT module under the
I/O Configuration folder, and select New Module from the dialog.
The Select Module Type dialog opens.
2. Select the appropriate Module Type filter Category (for the example we
selected Communication), and Module Type Vendor (for the example we
selected Allen-Bradley).
Note: to select only one category you will need to unselect those already
selected.
In the Select Module Type dialog, you have options to search for a
specific module, add modules to a Favorites list, filter by Category
and/or Vendor, Hide and Show Filters, use Module Discovery, sort by
vendor, or access your Favorites list.
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3. Select your adapter from the list and click Create.
The New Module dialog opens.
4. Select the General Tab and enter the module details, noting that we used
the following values.
NamePOINT IO Adapter
IP Address10.88.70.2
Note that the slot field is disabled because the slot is automatically 0
for the 1734-AENT/B adapter.
5. Click Change...
The Module Definition dialog opens.
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6. Choose values for Series, Revision, Electronic Keying, Connection, and
Chassis Size, noting that we used the following values:
The chassis size value equals 1 for the adapter plus the number of I/O
modules installed (physically present on the I/O backplane).
Connection choices are the following:
• None – the adapter only makes a direct connection to each of the
modules referenced by the data. RPI is disabled in this case.
• Rack optimization – digital I/O data is collected into a rack image. This
rack image does not include analog or specialty I/O modules.
• Enhanced rack optimization – digital, analog, and specialty I/O data is
collected into a rack image.
• Listen only - rack optimization – read or verify input data only, but does
not control the modules. When you have multiple controllers, one
controller is used to control and the other controllers are used to
monitor. When the owning controller of rack-optimization connection
closes the connection, the Listen-Only data will also stop.
7. Choose None as Connection, because we are only making direct
connections, then click OK.
Note : There is no need to have a rack-optimization connection if all I/O
connections to the POINT I/O modules are directly connected.
A dialog box opens.
8. Click Yes.
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9. In the New Module screen click OK to accept the new configuration.
The 1734-AENT/B adapter appears indented under the local
1756-ENBT bridge module in the I/O Configuration folder.
Note: The requested packet interval (RPI) is disabled because you have
chosen None as the Connection.
Add the POINT I/O Modules to the I/O Configuration
You now add POINT I/O modules to the I/O Configuration List under the
adapter.
In this example, you add a 1734-OW2 relay output module and a 1734-OV4E
sink output module with standard configurations. Use these steps as a guide when
configuring different I/O modules for your system.
This example application uses I/O module default configurations.
For more information, refer to the POINT I/O Selection Guide,
publication
1734-SG001.
Add the Digital Relay Output Module
1. Highlight the 1734-AENT/B adapter under the I/O Configuration
folder, right-click and select New Module.
The Select Module Type dialog opens.
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2. Select the appropriate filter for Module Type Category (for the example we
selected Digital) and Module Type Vendor (for the example we selected
Allen-Bradley).
Note: to select only one category you will need to unselect those already
selected.
3. From the modules listed select the 1734-OW2 digital relay output module
and click Create.
The New Module dialog opens.
4. Enter values for Name and Slot, noting that we used the following values.
NamePOINT_Relay_Output
Slot1
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5. Choose the Connection tab to set the RPI value.
RPI is selectable since it is a direct connection.
Note that the RPI is selectable on the screen and has a default value.
Because we are making a direct connection to each I/O module, we must
specify an RPI to determine how often the data is exchanged with the
1734-AENT adapter for each module.
6. Enter 50 for requested packet interval (RPI) to set how often you exchange
data with the I/O adapters.
To avoid overloading the I/O adapters, we recommend that RPI be no
less than 10 ms for rack-optimization and enhanced rackoptimization connections, and 50 ms for direct connections.
7. Click OK to save the configuration.
The relay output module appears under Ethernet.
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Add the Digital Output Module
1. Highlight the 1734-AENT/B adapter under the I/O Configuration
folder, right-click and select New Module.
The Select Module Type dialog opens.
2. Select the appropriate Module Type Category Filter (for the example we
selected Digital) and Module Type Vendor (for the example, we selected
Allen-Bradley).
Note: to select only one category you will need to unselect those already
selected.
3. From the modules listed select the 1734-OV4E sink output module and
click Create.
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The New Module dialog opens.
4. Enter values for Name and Slot, noting that we used the following values.
NamePOINT_Digital_Output
Slot2
5. Choose the Connection tab to set the RPI value.
The RPI is selectable since it is a direct connection.
Note that the RPI is selectable and has a default value. Because we are
making a direct connection to each I/O module, we must specify an RPI to
determine how often the data is exchanged with the adapter for each
module.
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6. Enter 10 ms as the RPI for the 1734-OV4E module.
To avoid overloading the I/O adapters, we recommend that RPI be no
less than 10 ms for rack-optimization and enhanced rackoptimization connections, and 50 ms for direct connections.
7. Click OK to save the configuration.
The module appears in the I/O configuration folder indented under
Ethernet.
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Tags created by the system
Enter the new tag here
Edit the Controller Tags
When you add modules to the I/O configuration the system creates tags for those
modules to use in the application program.
For the example application you need to add one more controller tag.
1. Double-click the Controller Tags folder in the project dialog.
The Controller Tags dialog opens. You see the tags created for the
1734-AENT adapter and its digital I/O modules.
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3. Create the following tag:
Ta gType
Parts_CountCounter
4. Close the Controller Tags dialog.
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Create the example ladder program to test the I/O.
1. Under the Main Program folder, double-click Main Routine.
2. Enter the following ladder program using the tags previously created.
Download the Program to
the Controller
3. Save the program.
Follow this procedure to download the program you just saved to the
ControlLogix controller.
1. From the main menu, choose Communications>Who-Active.
The Who Active dialog opens.
2. Navigate to select the slot where the controller is located in the chassis.
3. Choose Set Project Path.
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4. Choose Download.
The Download dialog opens with a reminder of the following.
• The controller is in Remote Run mode.
• The mode changes to Remote Program prior to download.
5. From the Download dialog, choose Download
The RSLogix 5000 software dialog opens.
Verify the Module Chassis
Size
6. Notice that the 1756-ENBT Bridge is now online.
If yellow triangles are present, see the following section.
You have now built the I/O tree in the RSLogix 5000 software, and the
RSLogix 5000 software used the chassis size from the 1734-AENT General tab.
Now you need to download this new chassis size value into the 1734-AENT
adapter hardware. This procedure synchronizes the chassis size value from the
RSLogix 5000 software into the 1734-AENT adapter hardware.
1. Verify that the RSLogix 5000 software is online.
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Value from
Module Properties
General Tab
Value currently
stored in 1734AENT
adapter
2. In the Project dialog, right-click the 1734-AENT adapter under I/O
Configuration.
3. Select Properties.
4. Click the Connection tab.
The Module Fault error code displays.
5. Click the Chassis Size tab.
6. Click Set Chassis Size in Module.
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7. Read and acknowledge the warning dialog.
8. Click OK to continue.
Notice the chassis size stored in the module has been changed to 3.
At this point, your POINTBus status LED should be solid green. All the
yellow triangles in your I/O configuration should be gone.
9. Click OK.
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Configure the Adapter with
Fixed IP Address
To configure the adapter with a fixed IP address to prevent the adapter from
ceasing to communicate with the ControlLogix controller:
1. All controllers with I/O connections to the AENT and/or the modules in
its backplane need to be in program mode.
2. In the Module Properties dialog, click the Internet Protocol tab.
3. If it is not selected, select Manually configure IP settings.
4. Enter values for Physical Module IP Address, and Subnet Mask, noting we
used the following values:
Physical Module IP Address192.168.1.29
Subnet Mask255.255.255.0
5. Click Set
6. Read and acknowledge the warning.
7. Click Yes.
8. Click the Refresh communication button to verify the changes.
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Recover From an
Overloaded Adapter
Each I/O connection established with the I/O adapter consumes a portion of
microprocessor bandwidth. The amount of bandwidth used by a connection
depends on several variables, such as the requested packet interval (RPI), number
of I/O modules involved in the connection, and rate of change of the I/O.
The AENT adapter continuously monitors this bandwidth and rejects requests
for new I/O connections when there is insufficient bandwidth available to
support the new connection.
The condition where the I/O adapters cannot support the connection due to a
limit of the bandwidth of the microprocessor is shown on the Connection tab of
the Module Properties dialog.
If you encounter this condition, the only action you can take is to alter the
existing connections to reduce the amount of microprocessor bandwidth
consumed. The most likely fixes for this condition include the following:
• Increase the RPI.
• Decrease the number of connections.
• Remove modules from the rack-optimization I/O connection.
• Remove the rack-optimization connection if there are no modules
participating in it.
Chapter Summary
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Adapter for Direct Connection through the RSLogix 5000 software. It included
information about setting up the hardware and configuring the I/O, adding the
adapter to the configuration, and configuring the adapter with a fixed IP address.
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Rack Optimization, and Enhanced Rack
Optimization in RSLogix 5000 or Logix
Designer Software
Overview
This chapter guides you through the steps required to configure your AENT
adapter with direct, rack-optimization, and enhanced rack-optimization I/O
(1)
connections using RSLogix 5000 or Logix Designer
You can mix I/O connection formats for different I/O modules communicating
through the same adapter. I/O modules set up to use rack optimization or
enhanced rack optimization communicate at the rate of the RPI configured for
the adapter.
I/O modules controlled by a direct I/O connection communicate at their own set
RPI. The RPI of the rack-optimization or enhanced rack-optimization I/O
connection has no bearing on the direct I/O connections. The modules
presented in this chapter have a configuration using RSLogix 5000 software,
version 17 or later. The chapter contains the following main sections
TopicPage
Set Up the Hardware
Create the Example Application57
Configure the I/O Modules58
Add the Local EtherNet/IP Bridge to the I/O Configuration58
Add the POINT I/O Adapter to the I/O Configuration61
Add the POINT I/O Modules and Configure for Rack-optimization Connection65
Add the POINT I/O Modules and Configure for Enhanced Rack-optimization
Connection
Add the POINT I/O Module and Configure For Direct Connection72
Download the Program to the Controller75
Verify the Module Chassis Size76
Access Module Data79
Chapter Summary79
software.
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ATTENTION: You must only use Series C and above POINT I/O modules
with 1734-AENT EtherNet/IP Adapters. Series A or Series B POINT I/O
modules do not work with 1734-AENT EtherNet/IP Adapters (does not
apply to POINTGuard modules).
Set Up the Hardware
The following section describe how to set up the I/O Hardware.
Set Up the POINT I/O Hardware
In this example, a ControlLogix chassis contains the L63controller in slot 1 and a
1756-ENBT bridge module in slot 3. In this example, we mounted the
1734-AENT adapter on a DIN rail in slot 0, with a 1734-OW2/C relay output
module in slot 1, a 1734-OV4E/C sink output module in slot 3, and two other
POINT I/O modules which will not be controlled by this Logix controller in
slots 2 and 4.
Local
chassis
Slot 0 1 2 3
L63
controller (slot 1)
1734-AENT
10.88.70.2
Data
1756-ENBT
10.88.70.4 (slot 3)
Switch
1734-AENT Series B
02
0
POINT I O
IP ADDRESS
Slot 0 1 2 3 4
Module
Status
Network
Activity
Network
Status
Point Bus
Status
System
Power
Field
Power
POINT I/O
10.88.70.26
Programming
terminal
To work along with this example, set up your system as shown in the figure.
• Note that in the example application, the Logix controller and
1756-ENBT module (firmware revision 4.006 or later) we assume are in
the slots shown in the figure.
• Verify the IP addresses for your programming terminal, 1756-ENBT
module, and I/O adapter.
• Verify the position (slot) of the I/O modules on the DIN rail.
• Verify that you properly connected all wiring and cabling.
• Make sure you configured your communication driver (such as
AB_ETH-1 or AB-ETHIP-1) in the RSLinx software. See Configure the
RSLinx Ethernet Communication Driver in Appendix C.
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Create the Example
Application
Perform the following steps to create the example application:
1. Start the RSLogix 5000 Enterprise Series software.
The RSLogix 5000 software main dialog opens.
2. From the File menu, select New.
3. The New Controller dialog opens.
4. Enter an appropriate Name for the Controller, for example,
POINT_IO_Controller.
5. Select the following:
– Revision
– Chassis Type
– Slot number
– Description (optional)
Note: RSLogix 5000 software, revision 18 and later includes enable
redundancy. To use redundancy in your system, select the Redundancy
Enabled checkbox. This example does not use redundancy.
6. Complete the Create In entry by selecting the folder where you want to
save the file.
7. Click OK.
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Configure the I/O Modules
You now add the I/O modules to the controller I/O configuration. To do this,
first add the local 1756-ENBT Bridge module to the I/O configuration. Next,
add the I/O adapter as a child of the 1756-ENBT module, and then add the I/O
modules as children of the adapter.
Click the Help button on the configuration dialog shown in this
section if you need assistance in selecting and setting the
parameters.
Add the Local EtherNet/IP Bridge to the I/O Configuration
1. Right-click the I/O Configuration folder in the project dialog and select
New Module.
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The Select Module Type dialog opens.
2. Select the appropriate Module Type filter Category (for the example we
selected Communication), and Module Type Vendor (for the example we
selected Allen-Bradley).
In the Select Module Type dialog, you have options to search for a
specific module, add modules to a Favorites list, filter by Category
and/or Vendor, Hide and Show Filters, use Module Discovery, sort by
vendor, or access your Favorites list.
Note: to select only one category you will need to unselect those already
selected.
3. From the list of adapters displayed, select the 1756-ENBT EtherNet/IP
Bridge and click Create.
The New Module dialog opens.
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4. Enter values for Name, IP Address, and Slot, noting that we used the
following values:
NameLocal_ENBT
IP Address10.88.70.4
Slot3
Note the module definition properties on the bottom left of the New
Module dialog. You have the option to change these properties by clicking
the Change button. Some of the properties cannot be modified while
pending edits exists.
To change the default module properties,
5. Click Change...
The Module Definition dialog opens.
6. Enter or select values for Series, Revision, Electronic Keying, Rack
Connection, and Time Sync Connection, noting that we used the
following values:
SeriesA
Revision5.1
Electronic KeyingCompatible Module
Rack ConnectionNone
Time Sync ConnectionNone
7. Click OK to accept the configuration.
The module appears indented under the I/O Configuration folder.
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Add the POINT I/O Adapter
to the I/O Configuration
Next, you must add the POINT I/O adapter as a child of the local 1756-ENBT
module.
1. In the Project dialog, right-click the local 1756-ENBT module under the
I/O Configuration folder, and select New Module from the dialog.
The Select Module Type dialog opens.
2. Select the appropriate Module Type filter Category (for the example we
selected Communication), and Module Type Vendor (for the example we
selected Allen-Bradley).
Note: to select only one category you will need to unselect those already
selected.
In the Select Module Type dialog, you have options to search for a
specific module, add modules to a Favorites list, filter by Category
and/or Vendor, Hide and Show Filters, use Module Discovery, sort by
vendor, or access your Favorites list.
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3. Select your adapter (in this example, we use the 1734-AENT/B) from the
list and click Create.
The New Module dialog opens.
4. Select the General Tab and enter the module details, noting that we used
the following values.
NamePOINT_IO_Adapter
IP Address10.88.70.2
Note that the slot field is disabled because the slot is automatically
0 for the 1734-AENT/B adapter.
5. Click Change...
The Module Definition dialog opens.
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6. Enter or select values for Series, Revision, Electronic Keying, Connection,
and Chassis Size, noting that we used the following values:
The chassis size value equals 1 for the adapter plus the number of I/O
modules installed (physically present on the I/O backplane).
Connection choicesinclude:
• None – the adapter makes a direct connection to each of the modules
referenced by the data. RPI is disabled in this case.
• Rack optimization– digital I/O data is collected into a rack image. This
does not include analog or specialty I/O modules.
• Enhanced rack optimization – digital, analog, and specialty I/O data is
collected into a rack image.
• Listen only - rack optimization– read or verify data only, but does not
control the modules. When you have multiple controllers - one controller
is used to control and the other controllers are used to monitor.
7. Because we are making a mixed connection (both a direct connection and
rack-optimization connection), choose Rack Optimization as the
Connection for the 1734-AENT/B adapter and click OK.
A dialog box opens.
8. Click Yes.
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9. In the New Module screen select the Connection Tab.
10. Verify that the Requested Packet Interval (RPI) used for the rack-
optimization connection to the I/O modules is appropriate for your
system (20.0 ms for this example). If not, change it to the correct value.
To avoid overloading the adapter, it is recommended that the RPI be
no less than 10.0 ms for rack-optimization and enhanced rackoptimization connections, and 50.0 ms for direct connections.
11. Click OK to accept the configuration.
The 1734-AENT/B adapter appears indented under the local
1756-ENBT bridge module in the I/O Configuration folder.
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Add the POINT I/O Modules and Configure for Rack-optimization
Connection
You must now add the POINT I/O modules to the I/O Configuration List
under the adapter. In this example, the digital input and output modules are
configured for rack optimization.
Add the Digital Relay Output Module
1. Right-click the POINT I/O Chassis in the I/O Configuration folder and
select New Module
…
The Select Module Type dialog displays.
2. Select the appropriate filter for Module Type Category (for the example we
selected Digital) and Module Type Vendor (for the example we selected
Allen-Bradley).
Note: to select only one category you will need to unselect those already
selected.
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3. From the modules listed select the 1734-OW2 digital relay output module
and click Create.
In the Select Module Type dialog, you have options to search for a
specific module, add modules to a Favorites list, filter by Category
and/or Vendor, Hide and Show Filters, use Module Discovery, sort by
vendor, or access your Favorites list.
The New Module dialog opens.
4. Enter values for Name and Slot, noting that we used the following values.
NamePOINT_Relay_Output
Slot1
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Note the module definition properties on the bottom left of the New
Module dialog. You have the option to change these properties by clicking
the Change... button. Some of the properties cannot be modified while
pending edits exist.
5. Select Change...
The Module Definition dialog displays.
6. Change the Connection from Data to Rack Optimization and click OK.
Note that the requested packet interval (RPI) is the same as was chosen by
the adapter. You use this value for the rack-optimization connection to the
I/O modules.
To avoid overloading the I/O adapter, we recommend that the RPI be
no less than 10 ms for rack-optimization and enhanced rackoptimization connections, and 50 ms for direct connections.
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7. In the New Module screen select the Connection tab and verify that the
Requested Packet Interval (RPI) used for the rack-optimization
connection to the I/O modules is appropriate for your system (20.0 ms for
this example). If not, change it to the correct value.
8. Click OK to accept the configuration.
The digital output module appears indented under the local
1734-AENT/B adapter in the I/O Configuration folder.
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Add the POINT I/O Modules and Configure for Enhanced Rackoptimization Connection
You must now add the POINT I/O modules to the I/O Configuration List
under the adapter. In this example, the digital input and output modules are
configured for enhanced rack optimization.
Add the Digital Relay Output Module
1. Right-click the POINT I/O Chassis in the I/O Configuration folder and
select New Module
…
The Select Module Type dialog displays.
2. Select the appropriate filter for Module Type Category (for the example we
selected Digital) and Module Type Vendor (for the example we selected
Allen-Bradley).
Note: to select only one category you will need to unselect those already
selected.
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3. From the modules listed select the 1734-OW2 digital relay output module
and click Create.
In the Select Module Type dialog, you have options to search for a
specific module, add modules to a Favorites list, filter by Category
and/or Vendor, Hide and Show Filters, use Module Discovery, sort by
vendor, or access your Favorites list.
The New Module dialog opens.
4. Enter values for Name and Slot, noting that we used the following values.
NamePOINT_Relay_Output
Slot1
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Note the module definition properties on the bottom left of the New
Module dialog. You have the option to change these properties by clicking
the Change... button. Some of the properties cannot be modified while
pending edits exist.
5. Select Change...
The Module Definition dialog displays.
6. Note that the requested packet interval (RPI) is the same as was chosen by
the adapter. You use this value for the enhanced rack-optimization
connection to the I/O modules.
To avoid overloading the I/O adapter, we recommend that the RPI be
no less than 10 ms for rack-optimization and enhanced rackoptimization connections, and 50 ms for direct connections.
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7. Click OK to accept the configuration.
The digital input module appears indented under the local
1734-AENT/B adapter in the I/O Configuration folder.
Add the POINT I/O Module and Configure For Direct Connection
Add The Digital Sink Output Module
1. Right-click the POINT I/O Chassis in the I/O Configuration folder and
select New Module
.
The Select Module Type dialog opens.
2. Select the appropriate filter for Module Type Category (for the example we
selected Digital) and Module Type Vendor (for the example we selected
Allen-Bradley).
Note: to select only one category you will need to unselect those already
selected.
If you exceed the adapter chassis size trying to add more modules
than you configured, the New Module selection appears dim and is
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disabled. Increase the adapter chassis size to add more I/O modules.
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TIP
3. From the modules listed select the 1734-OV4E/C Digital Sink Output
module and click Create.
In the Select Module Type dialog, you have options to search for a
specific module, add modules to a Favorites list, filter by Category
and/or Vendor, Hide and Show Filters, use Module Discovery, sort by
vendor, or access your Favorites list.
The New Module dialog opens.
4. From the New Module dialog, complete the following:
– Enter a value for Name.
– Enter a value for Slot.
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5. Select Change...
The Module Definition dialog displays.
6. For Connection, select Data and click OK.
This configures the controller to make a Direct I/O Connection to the
module.
7. From the New Module dialog, select the Connection tab to set the RPI
value. RPI is selectable since it is a direct connection.
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Note that the RPI is selectable and has a default value. Because we are
making a direct connection to each I/O module, we must specify an RPI to
determine how often the data is exchanged with the adapter for each
module
To avoid overloading the I/O adapter, we recommend that the RPI be
no less than 10 ms for rack-optimization and enhanced rackoptimization connections, and 50 ms for direct connections.
8. From the New Module dialog, enter 50 for the Requested Packet Interval
(RPI).
9. Keep the following unchecked.
a. Inhibit Module
b. Major Fault on Controller If Connection fails While in Run Mode
10. Click OK.
11. Choose File Save and enter the name and location of the file.
Download the Program to
the Controller
Follow this procedure to download the program we just saved to the
ControlLogix controller.
1. From the main menu, choose Communications>Who Active.
2. From the Who Active dialog, navigate to select the slot where the
controller is located in the chassis.
3. Click Set Project Path.
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4. Click Download.
The Download dialog opens.
5. From the Download dialog, click Download.
The Downloading dialog displays the download progress.
Verify the Module
Chassis Size
Notice that the 1756-ENBT Bridge is now online.
If yellow triangles are present, see the following section.
You have now built the I/O tree and the RSLogix 5000 software uses the chassis
size from the General tab of the adapter for the rack-optimization I/O
connection. Now you need to configure this new chassis size value into the
adapter non-volatile memory. This procedure synchronizes the chassis size value
from the RSLogix 5000 software into the adapter hardware. You must be online
to perform this procedure.
1. Verify that the RSLogix 5000 software is online.
2. Right-click the name of the adapter under I/O Configuration in the
Project dialog.
3. Select Properties.
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4. Click the Connection tab.
The Module Fault error code displays at the bottom of the
Connection tab.
5. Click the Chassis Size tab.
6. Click Set Chassis Size in Module.
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7. Read and acknowledge the warning dialog.
8. Click OK to continue.
9. Notice the chassis size in the module is modified to 5.
10. Click OK.
At this point, your POINTBus status LED should be solid green. All the
yellow triangles in your I/O configuration should be gone.
11. Click OK to close the dialog.
12. Click File Save to save the project.
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Access Module Data
Use the following information to use the I/O adapter data in the ladder logic
program:
• POINT_IO_Adapter — the name you gave to your EtherNet adapter
• # — slot number of POINT I/O module
• C — configuration, I = input, O = output
Use the controller tags in your ladder program to read input data or write output
data.
• For ControlLogix controller information, refer to ControlLogix System
User Manual, publication 1756-UM001
• Slot Status Bits: The Slot Status bits display the connection status for each
of the POINT I/O modules that use a rack-optimization connection.
– Bit 0 is reserved for the adapter and always reports a value of 1.
– Each of the other bits (1 to 63) correspond to a POINT I/O module
that you install in the POINT I/O backplane.
– In this example, we configured the 1734-AENT adapter for both rack-
optimization and direct connections.
The slot status bits indicate that we installed the module in slot 2 with it
operating correctly:
.
0 = module participating with no errors and
1 = module not participating or connection error (typically, module
removed/missing)
Chapter Summary
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This chapter provided instructions on configuring an AENT Adapter for Direct
Connection, Rack-Optimization, and Enhanced Rack-Optimization in
RSLogix 5000 Software. It included information about hardware setup;
configuring the I/O Modules; adding an I/O adapter to the I/O configuration;
configuring for rack-optimization connections; configuring for direct
connections; and accessing module data.
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Chapter
6
Troubleshoot the Adapter
This chapter describes the different status indicators available in the 1734
POINT I/O EtherNet/IP adapter and how to interpret these indicators to help
troubleshoot the module.
The following table lists where to find specific information
TopicPage
Interpret the Status Indicators81
Status Indicators for POINT I/O Adapters82
Interpret the Status
Indicators
ATTENTION: You must only use Series C and above POINT I/O modules
with 1734-AENT EtherNet/IP Adapters. Series A or Series B POINT I/O
modules do not work with 1734-AENT EtherNet/IP Adapters (does not
apply to POINTGuard modules).
The 1734 POINT I/O EtherNet/IP adapters have the following status
indicators:
• Module Status,
• Network Activity,
• Network Status
• POINTBus Status
• System Power
• Field Power
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System Power
Field Power
Module Status
Network Activity
Network Status
POINTBus Status
Status Indicators for POINT I/O Adapters
The following describes the status indicators on the 1734-AENT.
02
0
Status Indicators for 1734-AENT Adapter
IndicatorStatusDescription
Module StatusOffNo power applied to device
Flashing greenDevice needs commissioning due to missing, incomplete, or incorrect configuration.
Solid greenDevice is operating normally.
Flashing RedRecoverable fault. Complete firmware update, verify address switches.
Solid redUnrecoverable fault has occurred:
Network ActivityOffNo link established.
Flashing green/OffTransmit or receive activity present.
Steady greenLink established.
Network StatusOffDevice not initialized. The module does not have an IP address.
Flashing greenNo CIP connections present. Device has an IP address, but no CIP connections are
GreenCIP connections present. Device online and has an IP address, and CIP connections are
Flashing redOne or more CIP connections in timed-out state. Check for I/O module failure and controller
Solid redDuplicate IP address detected.
Flashing red/greenThe module is performing a self-test (only occurs during cycle power test).
• Self-test failure present (checksum failure, or RAMtest failure at cycle power).
• Firmware fatal error.
established.
established.
operation.
Note: This does not apply to POINTGuard I/O connection timeout.
Verify IP address setting and correct, as needed.
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IndicatorStatusDescription
POINTBus StatusOffDevice not powered – check module status indicator.
Flashing red/greenLED cycle power test present.
Flashing redRecoverable fault occurred:
Solid redUnrecoverable fault occurred – the adapter is bus off.
Flashing greenFirmware (NVS) update in progress.
Solid greenAdapter online with connections established (normal operation,
System PowerOffNot active; field power is off or DC-DC converter problem present.
Solid greenSystem power is on; DC-DC converter is active (5V).
Field PowerOffNot active; field power is off.
Solid greenPower is on; 24V DC is present.
• At cycle power the number of expected modules does not equal the number of modules
present
• A module is missing
• Node fault (I/O connection timeout) occurred.
Run mode).
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Specifications
Appendix
A
General Specifications
The 1734-AENT adapters have the following general specifications.
General Specifications
AttributesDescription
Expansion I/O capacity, max•63 modules
•Up to 5 rack-optimization (for digital modules only) and/or
enhanced rack-optimization (for digital, analog, and specialty
modules) connections
•31 direct connections
•Backplane current output = 1.0 A.
•Actual number of modules can vary.
•Add together the current requirements for the modules you want
to use to make sure they do not exceed the amperage limit of 1.0 A
for the adapter.
•Backplane current can be extended beyond 1.0 A by 1734-EP24DC
or 1734-EPAC backplane extension power supplies.
•Add multiple 1734-EP24DC or 1734-EPAC modules to reach the 63
module max.
POINTBus current
requirements, max
Module locationStarter module – left side of the system.
(1) Maximum 31 direct connections for standard I/O or maximum 20 direct connections if any safety I/O module
resides in the backplane.
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General Specifications
AttributesDescription
Status indicators3 red/green status indicators (on CPU):
Wire SizePower connections:
Wiring category
Power consumption, max4.5W @ 28.8V DC
Power dissipation, max15.5W @ 28.8V DC
Input overvoltage protectionReverse polarity protected
Thermal dissipation, max9.5 BTU/hr @ 28.8V DC
Isolation voltage50V (continuous), Reinforced Insulation Type, between all circuits.
Field power supply10...28.8V DC @ 10A
Field power output10...28.8V DC @ 9A
Module input10...28V DC @ 1000 mA
Dimensions (HxWxD), approx.76.2 x 54.9 x 133.4 mm
Enclosure type ratingNone (open-style)
Terminal base screw torque0.8 Nm (7 lb-in)
Weight, approx.255 g (0.56 lb)
(1)
• – Module status
• – Network status
• – POINTBus status
1 green status indicator on CPU:
• – Network activity
2 green power supply status indicators on DC-DC Converter:
• – System power (5V DC to POINTBus Out)
• – Field power (24V DC from Field In)
0.34... 2.1 mm
@ 75 °C (167 °F) or greater, 1.2 mm (3/64 in.) insulation max or
90 °C (194 °F) for ControlLogix.
Ethernet wiring:
RJ45 connector according to IEC 60603-7, 2 or 4 pair Category 5e
min cable according to TIA 568-B.1 or Category 5 cable according
to ISO/IEC 24702.
1 – on communications ports
1 – on power ports
Type tested @ 500V AC for 60 s
(3.0 x 2.16 x 5.25 in.)
(22...14 AWG) solid or stranded copper wire rated
(1) Use this Conductor Category information for planning conductor routing. Refer to the Industrial Automation
Power Supply
Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-IN041
Manual.
The 1734-AENT modules have the following power supply specifications:
and to the appropriate System Level Installation
Power Supply Specifications
AttributesDescription
Input voltage rating24V DC @ 10 A
Input voltage, range10...28.8V DC
Field side power, max24V DC @ 400mA
Inrush current, max6.0 A for 10 ms
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Power Supply Specifications
AttributesDescription
Input overvoltage protectionReverse polarity protected
POINTBus output, max5V DC @ 1.0 A
InterruptionOutput voltage stays within specifications when input drops
out for 10 ms @ 10V with max load
EtherNet Communication
Environmental
Specifications
The 1734-AENT adapter modules have the following EtherNet communication
specifications.
EtherNet Communication Specifications
AttributesDescription
Ethernet communication rate10/100 Mbits/s, half or full-duplex
Ethernet port1
Ethernet network topologies
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Environmental Specifications
AttributesDescription
EmissionsCISPR 11:
Group 1, Class A
ESD immunityIEC61000-4-2:
6 kV contact discharges
8 kV air discharges
Radiated RF immunityIEC 61000-4-3:
10V/m with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 30...2000 MHz
10V/m with 200 Hz 50% Pulse 100% AM @ 900 MHz
10V/m with 200 Hz 50% Pulse 100% AM @ 1890 MHz
10V/m with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 2000...2700 MHz
EFT/B immunityIEC 61000-4-4:
±4 kV @ 5 kHz on power ports
±3 kV @ 5 kHz on communications ports
Surge transient immunityIEC 61000-4-5:
±1 kV line-line (DM) and ±2 kV line-earth (CM) on power ports
±2 kV line-earth (CM) on communications ports
Conducted RF immunityIEC 61000-4-6:
10Vrms with 1kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 150kHz...80MHz
North American temp codeT4A
IEC Temp CodeT4
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