FieldServer SlotServer LonWorks Open Interface, FS-RA-CLX-LON-000 Instruction Manual

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SlotServer LonWorks Open Interface

APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY

This manual provides instructions for the following FieldServer products:

Description
FS-RA-CLX-LON-000

The instructions are effective for the above as of January 2006

Instruction Manual Part Number: T17010

Applicability and Effectivity

Rev. A2.

FS-RA-CLX-LON-000_SlotServer_LonWorks_Open_Interface_(T17010) Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.

INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................. 3

1.1.

About this product ...................................................................................................... 3

1.2.

About LonWorks and Profiling.................................................................................... 3

1.3.

Connection Capability ................................................................................................ 3

2.

PRE-STARTUP CHECKLIST.......................................................................................... 4

2.1.

Accessories supplied with the SlotServer................................................................... 4

2.2.

Third party components (not supplied by FieldServer Technologies) ......................... 4

2.3.

Required configuration for the SlotServer................................................................... 4

3.

SLOTSERVER TOPOLOGY........................................................................................... 5

3.1.

Hardware Connection Tips / Hints.............................................................................. 5

4.

SLOTSERVER INSTALLATION ..................................................................................... 6

4.1.

SlotServer Ports and Displays.................................................................................... 6

4.2.

Inside Cover Door Label ............................................................................................ 7

4.3.

Technical Specifications............................................................................................. 8

5.

SLOTSERVER COMMUNICATIONS QUICK START EXAMPLE PROJECT ................. 9

5.1.

Step 1: Create or use an existing RSLogix project ..................................................... 9

5.2.

Step 2: Add and configure the SlotServer as an IO Module ......................................10

5.3.

Step 3: Write Ladder Program to Get LonWorks Input Data......................................11

5.4.

Step 4: Write Ladder Program to Send LonWorks Output Data.................................14

5.5.

Step 5: Download the RSLogix Program and Run.....................................................14

5.6.

Step 6: Bind LonWorks Variables..............................................................................14

5.7.

Step 7: Interpret the Network Variable Data..............................................................14

6.

ACCESSING ALL LONWORKS FUNCTION BLOCK DATA.........................................18

6.1.

Input Data from Function Blocks In[1] to In[24]..........................................................18

6.2.

Output Data from Function Blocks Out[1] to Out[24] .................................................18

6.3.

Optimizing performance for smaller applications.......................................................19

APPENDIX A. ADVANCED TOPICS.....................................................................................21

Appendix A.1. Using the FieldServer RUI for Troubleshooting. ...........................................21

Appendix A.2. Installing SlotServer on a Remote Rack using CNB cards ...........................21

Appendix A.2.1. Hardware and Software requirements....................................................21

Appendix A.2.2. Setup .....................................................................................................21

Appendix A.2.3. RSLogix configuration............................................................................22

Appendix A.2.4. RSNetWorx configuration ......................................................................22

Appendix A.2.5. Testing...................................................................................................23

APPENDIX B. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ..........................................................................24

Appendix B.1. Things to check when communications has failed........................................24

APPENDIX C. USING LONMAKER TO COMMISSION A SLOTSERVER ............................25

APPENDIX D. NETWORK VARIABLES LIST – LONWORKS OPEN INTERFACE PROFILE
26

Appendix D.1. LonWorks Network Variables Summary.......................................................26

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1. Introduction

1.1. About this product

The SlotServer Instruction Manual provides the information necessary to configure the
SlotServer, allowing an Allen Bradley ControlLogix platform to pass data between a
ControlLogix CPU and other third party communications protocols supported by the
SlotServer. The SlotServer uses implicit communications between the CPU and the
SlotServer and is consequently treated as an I/O Server in RSLogix.

The SlotServer Instruction Manual covers information for installing the SlotServer, and
configuring the module to transfer data with the CPU on the ControlLogix Rack. Depending
on the SlotServer Module ordered, supplementary driver manuals are provided for
information on how to configure the third party protocols residing in the SlotServer.

1.2. About LonWorks and Profiling

Inherent to the design of LonWorks is the intention that all nodes residing on a LonWorks
network possess a profile which accurately describes the network variables available to the
LonWorks network. This profile is declared to the LonWorks network by means of an
External Interface File (XIF). This XIF remains unchanged for any particular profile. In other
words, a change in the XIF is by definition a new profile.

The Open Interface profile for SlotServer provides a generic list of SNVT’s that can be used
to bind the most common LonWorks data types to the SlotServer for data transfer. This
document describes the fixed Open Interface profile for the SlotServer. However, as a
LonMark compatible product, the SlotServer platform is also capable of supporting other
profiles. For further information, please contact FieldServer Technologies and enquire
about available Specific Profiles and other SlotServer Profiling Services.

1.3. Connection Capability

SLOTSERVER MODE

CLIENT (SCANNER) 15

SERVER (ADAPTER) N/A

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LONWORKS
NODES

COMMENTS

As an implicitly bound object in LonWorks, the
LonWorks protocol only supports the binding of this
device to no more than 15 other nodes.
The ControlLogix CPU is always configured as a
scanner to communicate with the SlotServer adapter.

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2. Pre-Startup checklist

2.1. Accessories supplied with the SlotServer

Please verify that the following components were supplied with the SlotServer module:

FieldServer Technologies
PART #

Description

2-way combi-comb connector for LonWorks port
Software CD
CAT-5 Direct Ethernet Cable
Documentation Binder

2.2. Third party components (not supplied by FieldServer Technologies)

The following components will need to be procured as a minimum for achieving a
LonWorks/ControlLogix integration. Ensure that these are available before commencing
with commissioning

Part # Description

AB1756-Ax ControlLogix Rack
AB1756-L55/L61 ControlLogix CPU
AB1756-PA7x ControlLogix PSU
9324-RLD300ENE RSLOGIX 5000

LonWorks NetWork Manager (e.g: LonMaker)
LonWorks Network components.

2.3. Required configuration for the SlotServer

In order to achieve data transfer between CPU tags and LonWorks network variables, the
SlotServer will need to be commissioned into a LonWorks network using a LonWorks
Network Manager. Once commissioned and bound, data from the LonWorks network is
accessed by I/O image transfer in the ControlLogix CPU.

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3. SlotServer Topology

The diagram below shows a typical implementation of the SlotServer LonWorks Open Interface
Module

3.1. Hardware Connection Tips / Hints

• Note that the LonWorks TP/FT-10 medium is polarity insensitive and therefore does not
require attention to connection orientation on the pins.

• Follow the Rockwell documentation for guidelines on inserting the SlotServer module
into the ControlLogix backplane / rack.

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status

4. SlotServer Installation

The SlotServer plugs directly into the AB1756 ControlLogix rack. Take note of the slot number
used for the SlotServer as this will be needed when configuring the I/O in the RSLogix software.

4.1. SlotServer Ports and Displays

Note that there are several hardware ports available on the SlotServer card, but that this
SlotServer model only makes use of a select few. The ports and displays of interest are as
shown in the diagram below:

Scrolling display shows card messages

Card Status Indicators show general card

Service Pin For LonWorks Commissioning

Communications Status LED’s show status of
communications and card software.

TP/FT10 LonWorks Connection

Trade Port. Used for advanced troubleshooting
only. See Appendix A.

Not Used. Do not connect anything here.

Scrolling Display

This will Display an OK status when the SlotServer has powered up successfully.

Card Status Indicators:

The Comm and OK lights will indicate green when the SlotServer has powered up
successfully. The Sys indicator will indicate green if the Lon Nodes are all communicating,
and red otherwise.

Service Pin

To be used for commissioning the SlotServer into a LonWorks network

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Communications Status LED’s

LED Description

When the SlotServer is powered up, this light will start flashing after approximately 2

Run

LonSvc

NodeOff

Conf
Err

Sys Err

Com Err

minutes. If this light does not flash, it is an indication that the firmware is not running,
and that the SlotServer will not be operating.
This light will flash when the card’s Neuron chip is unconfigured, and will extinguish
when the SlotServer has been commissioned into a Network.
This light indicates that a device bound to the SlotServer on the LonWorks network is
not communicating. Use the LonWorks Network Manager to troubleshoot the problem.
This light indicates an error in the card configuration. Since this model is shipped pre­configured, this light should not come on unless the card configuration is tampered with
This light indicates that an unexpected operation state occurred. The light can be reset
by cycling power to the card. If the error re-occurs persistently, then contact FieldServer
Technical support for assistance with troubleshooting after setting up the trade port as
shown in Appendix A.
This light indicates that a communication error occurred. Use the LonWorks NetWork
Manager to troubleshoot the problem, or refer to Appendix A.

TP/FT10 LonWorks connection

This two wire connection is polarity insensitive and can be multi-dropped into a LonWorks
Network.

Trade Port

The Trade port is an Ethernet port that can be used for advanced troubleshooting (See
Appendix A). Use standard Ethernet cables for this connection.

4.2. Inside Cover Door Label

A label has been provided on the inside of the cover door for the User to document
important or useful configuration parameters used. In particular, special provision has been
made to document the Trade port IP parameters, as well as the LonWorks DSN
(Domain/Subnet/Node) allocated by the Network Manager. These fields are there to be
utilized at the User’s discretion.

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4.3. Technical Specifications

Slot width 1
BackPlane Current Load 0.6A
Operating Temperature 0-60 Deg C (32-140 Deg F)
Storage Temperature -40 – 85 Deg C (-40 – 185 Deg F)
Humidity 5-95% (Non-Condensing)
Allen Bradley Platform: ControlLogix 1756 Rack
LonWorks Connection type: TP/FT-10

As an implicitly bound object in LonWorks, the LonWorks

LonWorks Connection Capability1

LonWorks Point Capability See Appendix D.

Approvals2

protocol supports the binding of this device to no more than 15
other nodes.

UL 60950-1:2003
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-1-03

1

A LonWorks Network Management Tool (e.g. LonMaker,Rover,LonWatcher etc) is required to

commission a LonWorks network. This tool is used for creating the variable bindings on the network.

2

Refer to Error! Reference source not found. to view Certificates.

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5. SlotServer Communications Quick Start Example Project

The discussion that follows describes the basic steps to set up and test the system for
transferring data between CPU tags and the SlotServer using the I/O image method. 104
Network Variables of the full 2,600 points are available using this easy to get going method.
Refer to the Advanced Project if you wish to access more than 104 Network Variables.

5.1. Step 1: Create or use an existing RSLogix project3

• Use File/New to create a new project or File/Open to open an existing project.

• Make sure to choose the correct Slot number in the rack where your Controller resides.

3

Your Controller may be of a different type to the one shown in the example.

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