FieldServer ControlNet FS-8700-104 Driver Manual

Driver Version:

1.03

Document Revision:

2

Driver Manual

(Supplement to the FieldServer Instruction Manual)

FS-8700-104 ControlNet X30 Driver

APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY

Effective for all systems manufactured after November 2011

A Sierra Monitor Company

FS-8700-104_ControlNet_X30 Manual Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 ControlNet X30 Description............................................................................................................................ 3

2 Driver Scope of Supply ................................................................................................................................... 3

2.1 Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver ..................................................................................... 3

2.2 Additional files Required for the Driver ......................................................................................................... 3

2.3 Provided by the Supplier of 3rd Party Equipment .......................................................................................... 3

2.3.1 Required 3rd Party Software ................................................................................................................... 3

2.3.2 Required 3rd Party Configuration ........................................................................................................... 3

3 Hardware Connections ................................................................................................................................... 4

3.1 Hardware Connection Tips / Hints ................................................................................................................. 4

4 Data Array Parameters ................................................................................................................................... 5

5 Configuring the FieldServer as a ControlNet Server ........................................................................................ 6

5.1 ControlNet Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 6

5.2 Server Side Connection Parameters .............................................................................................................. 7

5.3 Server Side Node Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 7

5.4 Server Side Map Descriptor Parameters ........................................................................................................ 7

5.4.1 FieldServer Specific Map Descriptor Parameters ................................................................................... 7

5.4.2 Driver Related Map Descriptor Parameters ........................................................................................... 8

5.4.3 Map Descriptor Example. ....................................................................................................................... 9

Appendix A. Useful Features ................................................................................................................................ 10

Appendix A.1. ControlNet X30 LED indicators ......................................................................................................... 10

Appendix B. Vendor Information ......................................................................................................................... 11

Appendix B.1. Using RSNetWorx Version 1.06 with PLC-5 scanner ......................................................................... 11

Appendix B.2. Using RSLogix 5000 for network configuration ................................................................................ 11

Appendix C. Reference ......................................................................................................................................... 13

Appendix C.1. Setting the FieldServer’s ControlNet MAC ID ................................................................................... 13

Appendix C.2. Using the Network Access Port ........................................................................................................ 13

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FieldServer Mode

Nodes

Comments

Server

1

The FieldServer can only emulate one ControlNet Slave station

FieldServer Technologies PART #

Description

X30-ControlNet

Anybus ControlNet Card

Filename

Comments

Config.csv1

Template loaded if no custom configuration ordered, otherwise Custom configuration loaded.

ControlNet
eds file

Required for working with Rockwell’s RSNetworx Tool. Supplied with the FieldServer and also

available via the following link: http://www.fieldserver.com/techsupport/utility/utility.php

1 CONTROLNET X30 DESCRIPTION

The FieldServer ControlNet X30 driver can be used to emulate a single slave station on a ControlNet network.
ControlNet scanners can open a connection of up to 450 Bytes in each direction to the FieldServer. Data transfers
are via Scheduled Communication and therefore the FieldServer has to be scheduled on the ControlNet network
using a Network Configuration Tool such as RSNetWorx or RSLogix. The minimum supported network update time
(NUT) is 5 ms. Connection to the ControlNet network is via two standard BNC connector ports. The connection
may be to either one or both of the ControlNet ports. A connection to both ports provides dual redundant
operation. A Network Access Port (NAP) is also provided for the temporary connection of a Network Configuration
Tool.

Max Nodes Supported

2 DRIVER SCOPE OF SUP PLY

2.1 Sup plied by Fiel dSer v e r Techno lo gies for this driver

2.2 Additional files Required for the Driver

2.3 Provide d by the Supplier of 3

2.3.1 Required 3

RSNetWorx, RSLogix or another Network Scheduling Tool.

2.3.2 Required 3

rd

Party So ftware

rd

Party Co nfigurat ion

rd

Party Eq uipm e nt

Connection to a properly terminated ControlNet network.

1

Always Loaded By FieldServer Technologies

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3 HARDWARE CONNECTIONS

The FieldServer is connected to the ControlNet network as shown in the connection drawing below.

3.1 Hardware Connection Tips / Hints

Use the recommended network cable and terminators as specified by the ControlNet network organization and/or
the manufacturer of your network equipment.

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Section Title

Data_Arrays

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Data_Array_Name

Provide name for Data Array

Up to 15
alphanumeric
characters

Data_Array_Format

Provide data format. Each Data Array can only take on one
format.

FLOAT, BIT, UInt16,
SInt16, Byte.

Data_Array_Length

Number of Data Objects. Must be larger than the data storage
area required by the Map Descriptors for the data being placed in
this array.

1-10, 000
// Data Arrays

Data_Arrays

Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Format

, Data_Array_Length

DA_AI_01

, UInt16

, 200

DA_AO_01

, UInt16

, 200

DA_DI_01

, Bit

, 200

DA_DO_01

, Bit

, 200

4 DATA ARRAY PARAMETERS

Data Arrays are “protocol neutral” data buffers for storage of data to be passed between protocols. It is necessary

to declare the data format of each of the Data Arrays to facilitate correct storage of the relevant data.

Example

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Section Title

FieldServer

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

System_Station_Address*

ControlNet MAC ID of the FieldServer

1-99

// FieldServer

FieldServer

Title

, System_Station_Address

CN_Test

. 5

5 CONFIGURING THE FIELDSERVER AS A CONTROL NET SERVER

For a detailed discussion on FieldServer configuration, please refer to the FieldServer Configuration Manual. The
information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory defaults provided in the configuration files
included with the FieldServer (See “.csv” files dupplied with the FieldServer).

This section documents and describes the parameters necessary for configuring the FieldServer to communicate
with a ControlNet Client/Scanner.

The configuration file tells the FieldServer about its interfaces and the routing of data required. In order to enable
the FieldServer for ControlNet communications, the driver independent FieldServer buffers need to be declared in

the “Data Arrays” section, the FieldServer virtual node(s) needs to be declared in the “Server Side Nodes” section,
and the data to be provided to the clients needs to be mapped in the “Server Side Map Descriptors” section.

Details on how to do this can be found below.

Note that in the tables, * indicates an optional parameter, with the bold legal value being the default.

5.1 Contro lNet Settings

Note:

The ControlNet MAC ID can also be set via the two rotary switches on the side of the FieldServer. These switches
should be set to zero or to the same value as System_Station_Address in the configuration file. Alternatively the
System_Station_Address parameter should be eliminated from the configuration file. Failing to do so, will cause a
warning LED to flash although the MAC ID from the configuration file will still be used.

Example

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Section Title

Connections

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Adapter

Adapter Name

ControlNet

// Server Side Connections

Connections

Adapter

ControlNet

Section Title

Nodes

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Node_Name

Provide name for node

Up to 32 alphanumeric characters

Protocol

Specify protocol used

X30_CNet_Slave

// Server Side Nodes

Nodes

Node_Name

, Protocol

CN5

, X30_CNet_Slave

Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Map_Descriptor_Name

Name of this Map Descriptor

Up to 32 alphanumeric characters

Data_Array_Name

Name of Data Array where data is to be
stored in the FieldServer

One of the Data Array names from
Section 4

Data_Array_Offset

Starting location in Data Array

0 to (Data_Array_Length -1) as specified
in Section 4

Function

Function of Server Map Descriptor

RDBC -Reads data from the local input
buffer
WRBC -Writes data to the local output
buffer

5.2 Serv e r Side Connection Parameters

Example

5.3 Serv e r Side Node P arameters

Example

5.4 Serv e r Side Map Descriptor Parameters

5.4.1 Fie ld Server Specific Map Descriptor Parameters

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Column Title

Function

Legal Values

Node_Name

Name of Node

One of the node names specified in Section

5.3

CNT_Data_Type

Data Type of local buffer

Byte, Word, Dword, Bool

Address

Byte offset into local buffer

RDBC: 0 – 449
WRBC: 4 – 453

Length

Number of CNT_Data_Type items in local
buffer

Byte: 1 – 450
Word: 1 – 225
Dword: 1 – 112
Bool: 1 – 3600

5.4.2 Driver Relate d Map D escriptor Parameters

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5. 4.3 Map D escr ipt o r Ex ampl e.

// Server Side Map Descriptors

Map_Descriptorss

Map_Descriptor_Name

, Data_Array_Name

, Data_Array_Offset

, Function

, Node_Name

, CNT_Data_Type

, Address

, Length

, Scan_Interval

Get_Data

, Input_Data

, 0

, Rdbc

, CN5

, WORD

, 0

, 225

, 1s

Put_Data

, Output_Data

, 0.

, Wrbc

, CN5

, WORD

, 4

, 225

, 1s

Note that each address
refers to an individual local
input and output buffer.
Each buffer can contain up
to 450 bytes.

Read function map
descriptor gets data
from the ControlNet
network and stores it
in the Input_Data data
array.

Write function map
descriptor puts data
from the
Output_Data data
array onto the
ControlNet
network.

Note the start
address for the
output buffer is

4. Addresses 0-3
are not available.

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Color

Frequency

Description

Green

Flashing

Module is waiting for initialisation

Green

Steady on

Module is initialised

Red

Flashing

Minor fault, MacID has been changed after initialisation, etc.

Red

Steady on

Major fault, module must be restarted

Color

Frequency

Description

Red/Green

-

See Channel LEDs below

Color

Frequency

Description

Red/Green

-

See Channel LEDs below

Color

Frequency

Description

Green

Steady on

A connection is opened against the ControlNet module

Off - No connection is opened

Channel LEDs

Description

A and B, steady off

Module is not initialised

A and B, steady red

Faulted unit, must be restarted or repaired

A and B, alternating red/green

Selftest of bus controller

A and B, flashing red

Incorrect node configuration, duplicate MacID, etc.

A or B, steady off

Channel is disabled, depending on network configuration

A or B, steady green

Normal operation of channel

A or B, flashing green

Temporary errors (node will self correct) or node is not configured to go online

A or B, flashing red

Media fault or no other nodes on the network

A or B, flashing red/green

Incorrect network configuration

Appendix A. Useful Features

Appendix A.1. ControlNet X30 LED indicators

LED 1 – Module status

LED 2 – LED Channel A

LED 3 – LED Channel B

LED 4 – Module Owned

Channel LEDs

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Name:

(choose a unique name for this module)

Description:

(self-explanatory and optional)

Comm Format:

Select ‘Data - INT’

Node:

Select the ControlNet node number for this device

Input Assembly Instance

100

Size

1-225

Output Assembly Instance:

150

Size:

Varies with how the module is initialized

Configuration Assembly Instance:

1

Size:

0

Appendix B. Vendor Information

Appendix B.1. Using RSNetWorx Version 1.06 with PLC-5 scanner

The Anybus ControlNet module is not supported for versions earlier than 1.06.

Ensure all nodes are physically connected and start RSNetworx.
Go online (check the Go online box) - all connected nodes should appear on the screen.
Right click on the PLC5 node and choose ControlNet configuration. The program now launches the Map Editing

Tool used to set up data mapping in the PLC-5 processor.

Right click on the line that contains the Anybus ControlNet module (in the current version of RSNetworx

displayed as Any-BusDT) and choose Insert device connection.

When the line changes to blue, the connection size in, connection size out and to which address in the PLC the

data shall be mapped should be entered. The data is mapped to the Integer area (N-area). For example, 50
bytes in each direction can be mapped so now 25 words in and 25 words out can be chosen.

Save the configuration, switch the PLC key to run and the data is transferred to/from the PLC data table at the

specified address.

Appendix B.2. Using RSLogix 5000 for network configuration

RSLogix is a programming and configuration tool from Rockwell automation. The information included in this
section is based on an entry in the Rockwell Automation Support Library and can be accessed at:

www5.software.rockwell.com/support/knowbase.nsf/9dc47c2a86607f2d86256365001169f5/bb01b77898478eca8
52568ef005e0b52?OpenDocument

RSLogix 5000 Version 2.25 and higher versions have a generic profile called CONTROLNET-MODULE which is
applicable to devices that connect directly to ControlNet, such as the 1203-CN1 communications card with a
Rockwell drive or a Schneider Momentum I/O device. The Anybus ControlNet card also uses this profile. All
Anybus ControlNet-enabled I/O will use the same assembly instance numbers, but the data size will change
depending on the application and must be relayed to the end user. The ControlNet module does not use
configuration data so the length should be left at zero, though a non-zero number nust be entered for the
assembly instance. The following list provides information on the settings for the CONTROLNET-MODULE profile
with AnyBus-S enabled devices.

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Notes:

1. The ControlNet module uses a ControlNet 32-bit run/idle header, so the actual data from the module will

always start with word 2 (the third word) of the data. The first 2 words, at 16 bits each, are the ControlNet
run/idle header. To mask off the run/idle header for clarity, create a user defined type with 2 members ­HEADER, type DINT; and DATA, type INT with ‘input assembly size - 2’. Copy the data from the actual input tag
to a tag of this structure, and then reference the structure's DATA member using the element numbers in your
documentation.

2. There will always be a configuration tag of type AB:ControlNet_MODULE:C:0 created for this module, which

has one member called Data, of type SINT[400]. This SINT[400] tag is created regardless of the configuration
size, which can range from 0 to 400 bytes (SINTs). Since a data size of zero is specified, no data will be sent to
the module.

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Appendix C. Reference

Appendix C.1. Setting the FieldServer’s ControlNet MAC ID

The MAC ID can be set in the FieldServer’s CSV file using the System_Station_Address, (refer to Section 5.1), or it
can be set with the two rotary switches as indicated on the connection diagram. The left switch selects the left
decimal digit and the right switch the right decimal digit of the MAC ID.

Note that the software setting with the System_Station_Address overrides the hardware setting with the rotary
switches. Set the rotary switches to zero or to the same value as in the System_Station_Address to prevent the
warning LED from flashing. A mismatch will still result in the software setting being used.

Appendix C.2. Using the Network Access Port

The Network Access Port (NAP) should only be used temporarily to connect a network configuration tool. It must
not be used to connect to the main ControlNet network.

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