GE PAC8000 series User Manual

GE

Intelligent Platforms

Programmable Control Products

PAC8000* IO

PROFINET Scanner

User’s Manual, GFK-2839B

September 2017

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Chapter 1. Introduction ...................................................................................... 7

1.1 PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Overview ..................................................................7

1.2 PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Versions ...................................................................8

1.3 PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Specifications ...........................................................9

1.4 PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Controls and Indicators ......................................... 10

1.4.1 PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner LEDs ............................................................ 10

1.4.2 Power Supplies .............................................................................................. 11

1.4.3 External BFP (Bussed Field Power Supply) Monitoring ................................ 12

1.4.4 12V DC HVCC/PNS Power supply monitoring .............................................. 12

1.4.5 Ethernet Network Ports .................................................................................. 13

1.4.6 USB Port ........................................................................................................ 16

1.5 Compatible PAC8000 IO Modules, Carriers, and Power Supplies ......................... 17

1.5.1 IO Modules ..................................................................................................... 17

1.5.2 IO Carrier ....................................................................................................... 17

1.5.3 PNS Carrier .................................................................................................... 17

1.5.4 Power Supply Requirements ......................................................................... 18

Chapter 2. Hardware Installation ..................................................................... 19

2.1 Module Installation .................................................................................................. 19

2.2 Cable and Connector Clearance Requirements ..................................................... 21

2.3 Installation in Hazardous Areas ............................................................................... 22

2.3.1 ATEX Marking ................................................................................................ 22

2.3.2 CE Marking .................................................................................................... 22

2.4 Installing the Module on a DIN Rail ......................................................................... 23

2.5 Removing the Module from the DIN Rail ................................................................. 24

2.6 Panel Mounting........................................................................................................ 24

2.7 Grounding ................................................................................................................ 25

2.8 Connecting Power Supplies to PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner .............................. 25

2.9 PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Power-up and Restart ........................................... 26

2.10 LED Operation ......................................................................................................... 27

2.10.1 Special LED Blink Patterns ............................................................................ 28

2.11 Firmware Updates ................................................................................................... 29

2.11.1 Firmware Update for IO Modules in the PNS ................................................ 29

2.12 Installing the USB Port Driver .................................................................................. 30

Chapter 3. Configuration ................................................................................. 31

3.1 Configuration Overview ........................................................................................... 31

3.1.1 Basic Configuration Steps .............................................................................. 32

3.1.2 Configuration Tool .......................................................................................... 32

3.2 Adding a PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner to a LAN ................................................. 33

3.2.1 Configuring PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Parameters ............................... 33

3.2.2 Configuring PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Parameters ............................... 36

3.3 Assigning IO-Device Names ................................................................................... 37

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3.4 Clearing the IO-Controller Configuration ................................................................. 37

3.5 Replacing PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Hardware.............................................. 37

Chapter 4. Diagnostics .................................................................................... 38

4.1 PNS Status and Control Data .................................................................................. 38

4.1.1 Output Control Register ................................................................................. 38

4.1.2 Input Status Registers .................................................................................... 39

4.2 Error Handling ......................................................................................................... 41

4.2.1 Fatal Error Handling ....................................................................................... 41

4.2.2 PROFINET Diagnostics ................................................................................. 42

4.2.3 Clearing Faults on PAC8000 Modules ........................................................... 45

4.2.4 PROFINET Module Loss, Add and Mismatch Faults .................................... 46

Chapter 5. PROFINET Specifications .............................................................. 47

5.1 PROFINET Protocol Support .................................................................................. 47

5.2 Technical Data......................................................................................................... 47

5.3 Limitations ............................................................................................................... 48

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Chapter 1. Introduction

This chapter provides an overview of the PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner (PNS) module and
its operation. This chapter also includes a list of the PAC8000 IO modules that can be
included in the PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner IO-Device.

Chapter 2, Installation, gives instructions for PNS installation, panel-mounting, grounding,
installing power supplies, and updating firmware. It also describes powerup and restart, and
LED operation.

Chapter 3, Configuration, describes how to configure the PNS and its IO modules.
Chapter 4, Diagnostics, describes the input and output data that can be used to monitor and

control the PNS. This chapter also explains how the PNS reports errors to the control system.
Chapter 5, PROFINET Specifications, summarizes the features specified for PROFINET

v2.3 Class A IO-Devices that are supported by the PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner module.

1.1 PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Overview

The PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner (PNS) module interfaces PAC8000 IO modules to a
PROFINET IO network. The PNS scans the input modules in the node (retrieving input data
and providing output data), publishes input data on the PROFINET network at the configured
update rate, and receives data for output module outputs.

The PNS manages PROFINET communication and IO module configuration between an IO­Controller and IO modules of PNS. If network communications are lost, the PNS manages I/O
states according to the individual module configurations.

Input and Output data are coherent over a full scan of the IO modules. All input data read
from one scan of the IO modules is kept together and then sent over the PROFINET network.
Similarly, outputs delivered on the network are sent to the IO modules as a unit. If new
outputs arrive during the writing of data to the output modules, the PNS continues to write to
the outputs using the previous data until all IO modules have been updated before switching
to the newly delivered data.

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1.2 PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Versions

The PNS network interface module is available in two versions to allow you to use the
network media that meet the requirements of your application.

8515-BI-PN: Two 10/100 Mbps copper RJ-45 media connectors supporting shielded
(refer Note below) and unshielded cables (CAT 5 and above)

8516-BI-PN: Two 100Mbps Multimode SC–Duplex fiber optic media connectors

The above PNS modules require the following carrier.

8752-CA-NS: PAC8000 Node Service Carrier

The PNS uses external 12V DC power supply. Optionally user can use two power supplies
having redundancy feature.

Note: The shield connections of RJ45 connectors on 8515-BI-PN module get connected to
the system ground through a capacitor internally, when the module is installed on the carrier.

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1.3 PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Specifications

PROFINET Support

PROFINET Version 2.3 Class A IO-Device
Redundantly controlled operation conforms to PROFINET V2.3 Type

S2 System Redundancy.

RX3i PLC CPU Version
Required

Firmware version 7.0 or later

Proficy Machine Edition
Version Required

Version 7.5 SIM 3 or later

V2.3 GSDML and Proficy Machine Edition/3rd-Party tools.

Power Requirements

8515-BI-PN 4.5 Watts (5.5 Watts Max)
8516-BI-PN 6.0 Watts (7.2 Watts Max)

Module Dimensions

Length: 160.3mm (6.31”), Width: 128.3mm (5.05")
Thickness 47.78mm (1.88”)

Carrier Required

8752-CA-NS : PAC8000 Node Service Carrier

Operating Temperature
Range

8515-BI-PN -40˚C to +70˚C
8516-BI-PN -40˚C to +70˚C
Horizontal DIN rail mounting.
Optimum orientation is when the carrier is mounted in a vertical plane

with field terminals for communication cables located below the
modules.

Number of Port
Connectors

8515-BI-PN : Two RJ-45
8516-BI-PN : Two SC-Duplex

USB Connector (for
firmware upgrades)

One Micro-B connector. USB 2.0 compliant running at full speed
(12 MHz)

PNS Status and Control
Bits

64 input status bits and 48 output control bits

I/O Data Update on the
PROFINET LAN

Configurable: 1ms, 2ms, 4ms, 8ms, 16ms, 32ms, 64ms, 128ms, 256ms
and 512ms (Recommended is 4 ms and above)

Number of IP addresses

One. Supports Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR)

Number of MAC
Addresses

Three. One per external port and one internal. External MAC addresses
are only used for specialized Ethernet protocols such as MRP or LLDP

I/O Station Maximum
Limits

Number of IO Modules per
Node

32

IO data per station

2880 bytes total
1440 bytes of input data
1440 bytes of output data

RoHS Compliance

Yes

Configuration

Configured using Proficy Machine Edition when used with a
PACSystems RX3i PROFINET Controller (PNC) module, as part of an
RX3i PROFINET network.

V2.3 GSDML file is available for import into 3rd-Party tools.

For product standards, general operating specifications, and installation requirements, refer
to the PAC8000 IO modules Manual, INM8200.pdf.

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1.4 PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Controls and Indicators

The illustration below shows a PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner.

1.4.1 PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner LEDs

POWER LED

Power Supply LED is ON solid green when power is being supplied on the power supply
connector.

OK LED

The OK LED is solid green ON for normal operation.

MASTER LED

This LED is reserved.

CONNECT LED

When a new PNS module powers up for the first time, it has no network name. The
CONNECT LED slowly blinks to indicate that the module is not ready to use. After a name is
assigned, the CONNECT LED goes OFF.

If the PNS has an assigned network name, the CONNECT LED is OFF after a successful
power up. It turns ON solid when the IO-Controller has established communications with the
PNS module. It turns OFF when communications are terminated.

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FAULT LED

The FAULT LED remains OFF during normal operation when no PROFINET Diagnosis
conditions are present on the PNS itself or any IO module in the node. When a PROFINET
Diagnosis condition exists, the FAULT LED turns solid red. When all diagnosis conditions
have disappeared, the FAULT LED is OFF.

The FAULT LED blinks red (0.5 seconds ON/0.5 seconds OFF) if any of the MAC addresses
read from non-volatile memory on power-up are invalid. The PNS remains disconnected from
the Ethernet network if any of its MAC addresses are invalid.

Missing or mismatched IO modules in the PNS node do not affect the PNS FAULT LED.

LAN LED

The LAN LED blinks ON when the PNS module is actively processing Ethernet packets
(Tx/Rx). The LAN LED is OFF if there is no activity.

Port LEDs (10/100 Mbps and Link/Activity)

The two Port LEDs indicate link connection and link activity on the Ethernet ports. If a PORT
LED is solid ON, the port is connected but is not currently receiving or transmitting Ethernet
frames. A Port LED blinks when Ethernet frames are actively being transmitted or received.

USB LED

The USB LED is OFF when a USB connection is not established and ON when the link with a
computer is ready. The USB LED flashes when there is traffic such as Winloader activity on
the port.

I/O COMM

This LED turns ON when all IO module commands were successful in the last two seconds. It
blinks when at least one IO module command failed in the last two seconds. It remains OFF
when no IO module command was sent in the last two seconds.

A-B LINK

This LED is reserved.

1.4.2 Power Supplies

The PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner can be connected with either one power supply or dual
redundant power supplies. If two power supplies are installed, they serve as redundant
backups for each other.

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1.4.3 External BFP (Bussed Field Power Supply) Monitoring

The status of up to four Bussed Field Power supplies can be monitored through the status
bits of the PNS. For details, see 4.1.2.3, “PNS Power Status Register (PPSR).” The Bussed
Field Power monitoring connector is shown in the picture below. There are two terminal
marked as 24VA and 24VB provided for connecting the 24V terminal (+) of the power supply.
There are four terminals marked as BFP0V are provided to connect the 0V terminal (-). The
power status signals from the power supplies are required to be connected to terminals
marked as PF3, PF4, PF5 and PF6. Please note that this functionality shall only work if the
power status signal is “open-collector” type: low impedance to BFP0V when power is OK and
high impedance if power fails.

The terminal marked as “TERM1” & “TERM2” are reserved for future use.

1.4.4 12V DC HVCC/PNS Power supply monitoring

The status of up to two redundant 12V Power supplies (HVCC and/or PNS power) can be
monitored through the status bits of the PNS. For details, see 4.1.2.3, “PNS Power Status

Register (PPSR).” The HVCC connector is shown in the picture below. The power status

signals from the power supplies are required to be connected to terminals marked as PF1
and PF2. Please note that this functionality shall only work if the power status signal is “open­collector” type: low impedance to GND when power is OK and high impedance if power fails

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1.4.5 Ethernet Network Ports

The two external Ethernet ports are on the bottom of the module. The illustration below is a
side view of 8515-BI-PN with its two RJ-45 ports.

8515-BI-PN (Copper)

RJ-45 Port

SC-Duplex Port

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8516-BI-PN (Fiber)

Model 8515-BI-PN has two RJ-45 ports, providing 10/100 Mbps copper interfaces. Model
8516-BI-PN has two SC-Duplex ports, providing 100Mbps Multimode fiber interfaces. Each
Ethernet port automatically senses the type of network and adjusts speed and connection
parameters. The PNS requires at least one port be operating at full duplex for a connection to
remain established. The PROFINET protocol may be sent and received over either or both of
the two external ports.

Devices connected to the PNS ports should have Ethernet Autonegotiation enabled unless
the IO-Controller supports configuring the port operation mode. If the IO-Controller configures
the PNS port to a specific setting with autonegotiation disabled, the device connected to the
PNS must be configured for the exact same setting.

Caution

Both ports on the Ethernet Interface must not be connected,
directly or indirectly, to the same device so as to form a circular
network unless Media Redundancy is enabled with one node
actively set up as the Media Redundancy Manager.

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The PNS supports the following network media type and distances.

Media Type

Connector

Type

Wavelength

(nm)

Media

Type

Core

Size(μm)

Modal Bandwidth

(MHz – Km)

Distance (m)

100BASE-FX

SC or
SC-Duplex

1300

MMF

62.5

500

2 – 2,000
(Full Duplex)

2 – 400
(Half Duplex)

50

400

50

500

10/100BASE-T

RJ45

-

CAT5/
CAT5e/
CAT6

- - 100
(maximum)

PAC8000 PNS modules and other participating modules can be connected in a
daisy-chain/line, star, or ring (redundant media) topology.

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1.4.5.1 Media Redundancy Protocol Support

PROFINET Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) supports devices configured in a ring
topology. It is based on the functions of IEC62439. Media Redundancy Protocol is not
routable between different IP subnets.

Each device within a Redundant Media network has at least two physical pathways to two
other devices on the network. To connect to the ring, each device requires an integrated
switch with at least two external ports (ring ports) that support Media Redundancy Protocol.
Devices that are not MRP-capable can be connected to a device like an MRP-capable switch
in the ring, but they cannot be in the ring themselves. The redundant paths only extend to the
devices on the ring that are MRP-capable and enabled.

One of the devices on the ring must be configured as the Media Redundancy Manager
(MRM), and all the other devices must be configured as Media Redundancy Clients (MRCs).
The PNS can be configured to be an MRC. Configuring the PNS as an MRC alters how the
Ethernet ports connect to the network. They attempt to indicate their state to the MRM before
allowing traffic to flow between the ports and close the ring topology through the internal
switch. They also send out notifications to the MRM when a port is lost. Operation of the PNS
is otherwise unchanged.

1.4.6 USB Port

The USB port, below LEDs, on the faceplate behind the cover on PNS, can be used to
connect a computer for firmware updates of the PAC8000 PNS. The USB port accepts a
standard USB cable (USB Micro B Male to USB Type A Male, not included). The port must
be set up before using it, as described in chapter 2.

Note: The USB port is for firmware upgrades only. It is not intended for permanent

connection.

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1.5 Compatible PAC8000 IO Modules, Carriers, and Power Supplies

1.5.1 IO Modules

The following modules can be used in a PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner IO-Device:

Module

Type

Catalog No.

Description

Standard Modules

8101-HI-TX

8-channel Analog Input Module, 4–20 mA

8102-HO-IP

8-channel Analog Output Module, 4–20 mA

8103-AI-TX

8-channel Analog Input Module, 4–20 mA

8104-AO-IP

8-channel Analog Output Module, 4–20 mA

8109-DI-DC

8-channel Discrete Input Module, 24 V dc, isolated, sinking

8110-DI-DC

8-channel Discrete Input Module, 24 V dc, non-isolated, module powered

8111-DI-AC

8-channel Discrete Input Module, 115 V ac, isolated, sinking

8112-DI-AC

8-channel Discrete Input Module, 115 V ac, non-isolated, module powered

8113-DI-AC

8-channel Discrete Input Module, 230 V ac, isolated, sinking

8114-DI-AC

8-channel Discrete Input Module, 230 V ac, non-isolated, module powered

8115-DO-DC

8-channel Discrete Output Module, 2–60 V dc, non-isolated, module powered

8116-DO-AC

8-channel Discrete Output Module, 20–265 V ac, non-isolated, module powered

8117-DO-DC

8-channel Discrete Output Module, 2–60 V dc, isolated, unpowered

8118-DO-AC

8-channel Discrete Output Module, 20–265 V ac, isolated, unpowered

8119-VI-05

8-channel Analog Input Module, 1–5 V

8121-DI-DC

16-channel Discrete Input Module, 24 V dc, non-isolated, module powered

8122-DI-DC

16-channel Discrete Input Module, 24 V dc, isolated, sinking

8125-DI-DC

32-channel Discrete Input Module, Switch/Proximity Detector Inputs, Module
Powered

8132-AI-UN

8-channel, 4-20mA, Thermocouple, RTD and Voltage isolated, universal input

8140-DI-AC

16-channel Discrete Input Module, 115 V ac, block-isolated, sinking

8142-DO-DC

16-channel Discrete Output Module, 12-42 V dc, non-isolated, module powered

Intrinsic Safe Modules

8201-HI-IS

8-channel Analog Input Module, 4–20 mA

8202-HO-IS

8-channel Analog Output Module, 4–20 mA

8204-AO-IS

8-channel Analog Output Module, 4–20 mA

8215-DO-IS

4-channel Discrete Output Module, solenoid driver, IIC gas groups

8230-AI-IS

8-channel, intrinsic Analog input module (Voltage/Potentiometer)

8206-TI-IS

8-channel, intrinsic Temperature input module (RTD/Ohms)

8220-16-DI-IS

16-channel, intrinsic Digital input module, Proximity Detector

1.5.2 IO Carrier

8709-CA-08, 8729-CA-08

1.5.3 PNS Carrier

8752-CA-NS: Node Service Carrier

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1.5.4 Power Supply Requirements

1. The power supply shall have output ratings of 12V DC, 5 A with power fail signal.

2. The power supply shall be current limited and shall meet the output entity parameter
requirements as per our drawing no. SCI-1520 / SCI-1526.

3. It shall comply to class A emission requirements as per CISPR-11.

4. It shall comply to EMC immunity requirements such as surge (2kV) and EFT (2kV).

5. It shall be ATEX marked, CE marked and UL or CSA listed to Class 1 Division 2, Group

A, B, C, D.

6. The power-fail output of the power supply shall be an open-collector output only, capable

of working with maximum 15V pull-up externally connected

For power supply cable and connector for the PAC8000 PNS, refer to part number
8421-CC-PS.

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Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

This chapter describes:

■ Module Installation

o Installing the Module on a DIN Rail
o Removing the Module from the DIN Rail
o Panel-Mounting
o Grounding
o Installing Power Supplies

■ PNS Powerup and Restart

■ LED Operation

o Special LED Blink Patterns

■ Firmware Updates

o Installing the USB Port Driver

2.1 Module Installation

PNS module must be mounted on a horizontal DIN rail. The PNS module fits into a 156mm
deep enclosure.

Rated thermal specifications are based on a minimum clearance of 5.1cm (2 inch) above and
below the module.

In addition to clearances required for cooling, space must be allowed for the following
requirements:

Allow adequate clearance for communications port cables. For an example, see
below sections.

Allow adequate clearance for power wiring.

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2.2 Cable and Connector Clearance Requirements

You may need to allow more space for installation of cables and connectors than what is
required for heat dissipation. To avoid impacting mechanical reliability and signal quality,
cable installation must comply with the minimum bend radius specified by the cable
manufacturer.

Cable Clearance Example

In this example, an 8516-BI-PN module is installed with a fiber optic cable that has the
following characteristics:

SC-Duplex connector length: 27mm (1.07 inches)

Manufacturer-recommended long-term minimum bend radius: 30mm (1.2 inches)

The minimum clearance required to insert the connector into a port is 57mm (2.27 inches).
Additional clearance is recommended to provide physical access. In the case of the
8516-BI-PN, the space required for cabling will be greater than the space required to meet
thermal ratings.

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2.3 Installation in Hazardous Areas

The following information is for products bearing the UL marking for Hazardous
Locations or ATEX marking for explosive atmospheres:

• EQUIPMENT LABELED WITH REFERENCE TO CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A,

B, C & D, HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS (ALTERNATIVELY MARKED AS CLASS I
ZONE 2, GROUP IIC) IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS
A, B, C, D OR NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY

▪ Equipment labeled with II 3 G is suitable for use in Group 2 Category 3

environments.

▪ Connectors P1, J101 & HVCC shall be secured properly with the mechanical latch

provided for the purpose.

• WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY

IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2;

• WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN

OFF POWER BEFORE REPLACING OR WIRING MODULES; AND

• WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT

UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE
NONHAZARDOUS.

• WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - USB PORT IS ONLY FOR USE IN

NONHAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, DO NOT USE UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE
NON-HAZARDOUS.

2.3.1 ATEX Marking

II 3 G Ex nA IIC T5 -40ºC  Ta  +70C

(Ref. ATEX Cat-3 certificate# GE13ATEX8515X & GE13ATEX8516X from our support
website for details of marking and installation guidelines.)

2.3.2 CE Marking

CE (EMC & ATEX Directives)
(Ref. Declaration of Conformity from our support website for details)

UL Marking

cULus

LISTED FOR US and CANADA FOR HAZLOC & PROCESS

CONTROL INSTRUMENTS CATEGORY

HAZLOC Classification
Class I Zone 2 Group IIC
Alternate Classification: Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D

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2.4 Installing the Module on a DIN Rail

The PNS and connecting carriers must be installed on the same section of 35mm x 7.5mm
DIN rail. The rail must have a conductive (unpainted) finish for proper grounding. For best
resistance to vibration, the DIN rail should be installed on a panel using screws spaced
approximately 6 inches (5.24cm) apart.

Step 1 Slide the Carrier module onto the DIN rail thru the recess provided on the carrier plastic

Step 2: Lock the carrier in place with four screws marked through the hole on module

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Step 3: Guide the module into the connectors and lock them with two plastic screws with 4.5 N-m

2.5 Removing the Module from the DIN Rail

1. Remove the screws of PNS and pull the module from the carrier.

2. Unlock four screws with a small flathead screw driver, shown in step 2 of installation
instruction.

3. Slide the module along the DIN rail away from the other modules until the connector
disengages

2.6 Panel Mounting

For applications requiring maximum resistance to mechanical vibration and shock, the PNS
must also be panel-mounted.
Tolerances on all dimensions are ±0.13mm (0.005 in) non-cumulative.

1.1–1.4Nm (10–12 in/lbs) of torque should be applied to M3.5 (#6-32) steel screw threaded

into material containing internal threads and having a minimum thickness of 2.4mm (.093in).

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2.7 Grounding

The PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner has one system ground for which the ground terminal is
available on the carrier as shown below. The carrier also has provision for a BFP (expand)
ground.

2.8 Connecting Power Supplies to PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner

The PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner has connectors for either one or two power supplies.
Power connector with cable can be ordered using 8421-CC-PS part number.

The carrier needs +12V and GND for the module and +12V and GND for the carrier. It also
has provision to monitor external power fail status. 12 V DC and 24 V DC power fail status
can be monitored through the pins shown below.

Please ensure the following requirements are met for the power-fail signals:
Requirement for 12V supply power-fail signal:

The power-fail output of the power supply shall be an open-collector output only, capable of
working with maximum 15V pull-up externally connected.”

Requirement for 24V supply power-fail signal:
“The power-fail output of the power supply shall be an open-collector output only, capable of
working with maximum 30V pull-up externally connected.”

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2.9 PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Power-up and Restart

Once PNS is powered up, the OK LED remains ON. If a fatal error occurs during powerup,
the LED blinks instead.

If the module encounters a hardware failure, invalid firmware image, or the powerup
diagnostics fail, the module will not become operational; it may enter firmware update mode.
Cycling power to the module should restore operation.

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2.10 LED Operation

The following table summarizes the operation of the PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner’s LEDs:

Name

Color

Description

POWER

Green

ON = Power OK
OFF = No power

OK

Green

ON = PNS is OK and has completed system boot up successfully
FAST BLINK pattern: See 2.10.1, “Special LED Blink Patterns” for
definitions.

MASTER

Yellow

Reserved

CONNECT

Yellow

ON = One or more PROFINET application relationships (ARs) has been
established
OFF = No PROFINET application relationships (ARs) are established
SLOW BLINK = The PNS has not been assigned a device name.

FAULT

Red

ON = One of the configured IO module or the PNS itself is in fault state
SLOW BLINK = Invalid MAC addresses

OFF = All configured modules are in healthy state

LAN

Yellow

IRREGULAR BLINK = Node is processing the packets addressed to it
OFF = No activity

PORT 1

Yellow

ON = Link connected
OFF = Link failure
IRREGULAR BLINK = Activity on this port.

PORT 2

Yellow

ON = Link connected
OFF = Link failure
IRREGULAR BLINK = Activity on this port.

USB

Yellow

ON = USB connection is active, but no data is being transferred
OFF = No activity on USB
IRREGULAR BLINK = Activity on USB

I/O COMM

Yellow

ON = All IO module commands sent in the last two seconds were
successful
OFF = No IO module command was sent in last two seconds
IRREGULAR BLINK = At least one IO module command failed in last two
seconds

A-B LINK

Yellow

Reserved

Note: Slow Blinking is ON for 0.5 second then OFF for 0.5 second.
Fast Blinking is ON for 0.1 second then OFF for 0.1 second.
Irregular Blinking has no regular pattern. It reflects data transmission traffic.

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2.10.1 Special LED Blink Patterns

Multiple LEDs can blink in patterns that indicate special conditions:

LEDs Involved

Pattern Displayed

Description

CONNECT, FAULT,
LAN, PORT 1,
PORT 2

CONNECT, FAULT, LAN, PORT 1, PORT
2 LED's go ON in order, from bottom to
top. After the CONNECT LED has been
ON for approximately 45 ms, the LEDs go
OFF from top to bottom, until all of the
LEDs are OFF. After all of the LEDs have
been OFF for approximately 45 ms, the
pattern is repeated.

Module identification requested
(Initiated by PME or any DCP
client and is used to locate
and/or identify a PNS)

CONNECT, FAULT,
LAN, PORT 1,
PORT 2

These LEDs blink slowly (ON for 0.5
seconds, OFF for 0.5 seconds) in unison.

Firmware update mode
(Application/FPGA)

MASTER,
CONNECT, FAULT,
LAN, PORT 1,
PORT 2

These LEDs blink slowly (ON for 0.5
seconds, OFF for 0.5 seconds) in unison.

Firmware update mode (Boot
loader)

OK, CONNECT,
FAULT, LAN,
PORT 1, PORT 2

The CONNECT, FAULT, LAN, PORT 1
and PORT 2 LEDs flash once. The OK
LED blinks an (2-digit hexadecimal) error
code. The pattern is repeated until the
module is reset or power-cycled.

Fatal error detected

Fatal Error Blink Pattern

If the PNS detects a fatal error, it attempts to write diagnostic data to nonvolatile storage. The
OK LED blinks rapidly if the module has been configured to blink fatal error codes. It starts
blinking the error code after writing the diagnostic data to nonvolatile storage. The
CONNECT, FAULT, LAN, Port 1 and Port 2 LEDs flash once to indicate the start of the error
code. After a pause, the OK LED blinks a 2-digit hexadecimal error code. The OK LED first
blinks to indicate the most significant error digit, then after a one-second pause blinks again
to indicate the least significant error digit. Repetitions continue until the module is reset or
power-cycled.

Module Identification LED Pattern

The Module Identification LED blink pattern described above can be used to locate and/or
identify a PNS, for example, when assigning its Device Name. PROFICY Machine Edition or
any DCP client can be used to command the module to begin or end the blink pattern.

Firmware Update Mode Blink Patterns

Blink patterns described in the table above indicate that a firmware update of the PNS is
underway. Because the update is being done through the USB port, the USB LED also blinks
to indicate activity on the USB port.

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2.11 Firmware Updates

The PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner enters firmware update mode when commanded to do so
from the Winloader update utility, or if a firmware component is corrupted or invalid.

In firmware update mode, the PNS module blinks its LEDs in a special pattern as described
previously, and its Ethernet ports are not operational.

If the PNS is currently in use by an IO-Controller and the controller is in Run mode, all
attempts to update the PNS firmware are rejected.

If the PNS has experienced a fatal error, the module goes to an LED blink code error
condition and does not communicate with Winloader, causing Winloader to return a timeout
failure indication. The module must be restarted or power-cycled before reattempting the
update.

When the firmware update is completed and the PNS is rebooted, its previous connections
are re-established and control resumes.

2.11.1 Firmware Update for IO Modules in the PNS

PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner does not support firmware updates for IO modules.

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2.12 Installing the USB Port Driver

The USB port is only used for firmware updates. USB driver files are provided as part of
upgrade packages compatible with the PNS.

With the provided installation files accessible on either a local or network drive, connect the

computer’s USB port to the PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner’s USB port. When requested,

direct the installation to the proper location of the installation files.
The serial port name is COM followed by the next available number from 1 to 256. After the

computer assigns the USB port a COM port number, that computer uses the same COM port
number each time it connects to that Scanner module.

During firmware upgrades, Winloader will display the COM port name followed by the serial
number of the PNS:

In this example, Winloader shows that COM34 is a PAC8000 PROFINET IO Scanner with
serial number 0015.

Note: When connecting the USB cable to the PNS, you may receive a warning for installing

a driver that has not passed Windows Logo testing. Because each Scanner has a
different serial number, the operating system recognizes each module installation as
different.

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Chapter 3. Configuration

This chapter provides general information for configuring a PAC8000 PNS and its IO modules
in a PROFINET-IO network. For information on configuring the PROFINET IO-Controller and
its network, refer to the IO-Controller manufacturer’s documentation.

Note: To configure RX3i Controller, refer to the PACSystems RX3i PROFINET Controller

Manual, GFK-2571.

This chapter discusses the following topics:

■ Configuration Overview

o Basic Configuration Steps
o Configuration Tool

■ Adding a PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner to a LAN

o Configuring PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Parameters
o Configuring PAC8000 Module Parameters

■ Assigning IO-Device Names

■ Clearing the PROFINET IO-Controller Configuration

■ Replacing PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Hardware

3.1 Configuration Overview

The PAC8000 PNS receives its configuration from a PROFINET IO-Controller, which is
configured by a PROFINET IO configuration tool. The GSDML file provided with the PNS
must be imported into the PROFINET IO configuration tool.

Note: For details on using the Proficy Machine Edition PLC Logic Developer programmer to

create and download the configuration for a PAC8000 PNS in an RX3i PROFINET
network, refer to the PACSystems RX3i PROFINET IO-Controller Manual,
GFK-2571.

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3.1.1 Basic Configuration Steps

The basic configuration steps are:

■ Configure a PROFINET IO-Controller and its PROFINET LAN using the Controller

manufacturer’s recommended PROFINET IO configuration tool.

■ Configure the parameters of the PROFINET IO-Controller.

■ Add IO-Devices to the LAN. These IO-Devices can be PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner

modules or third-party IO-Devices. PAC8000 PROFINET Scanners and other types
of IO-Devices use GSDML files to describe their capabilities. The PROFINET IO
configuration tool imports these GSDML files and incorporates the devices into the
configuration.

■ Configure the parameters of the PAC8000 PROFINET Scanners and other

IO-Devices.

■ Configure the communications properties of the PROFINET IO-Controller, PAC8000

PROFINET Scanners, and other IO-Devices.

■ Add PAC8000 IO modules to the PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner..

■ Configure the parameters of the PAC8000 IO modules and other devices in the PNS.

■ When the configuration is ready, use a DCP tool to assign a name to each IO-Device

so the PROFINET IO-Controller can connect to the devices and deliver their
configuration.

■ Store the configuration data from the configuration tool to the PROFINET

IO-Controller.

Note: When the connection between IO-Controller and PNS is in progress, and if a new

configuration download initiated, first the existing connection breaks and the output
modules go into failsafe state (if configured so). Otherwise output modules hold the
last values. This output state continues till a valid output data received from IO­Controller.

3.1.2 Configuration Tool

The configuration tool used to configure the PROFINET LAN containing the PNS module
must support PROFINET V2.3 IO Devices.

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3.2 Adding a PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner to a LAN

Use the PROFINET IO configuration tool to add a PNS module to the LAN. This process may

include importing the PNS module’s GSDML files. If necessary for your application, change

the settings of the PNS module’s configurable parameters listed below.

3.2.1 Configuring PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Parameters

The PROFINET IO Scanner provides 64-bits of status data and receives 16-bits of output
control data. These should be mapped to the IO-Controller’s memory.

The IO-Controller determines the operation of inputs when the PNS is unable to provide
them. This typically happens when the PNS is not powered on, connected to the network, or
there is a network or configuration issue such that the IO-Controller cannot reach the PNS.
The IO-Controller may support defaulting inputs to fixed or configurable values or holding the
last known good state of inputs until connectivity is restored (Based on controller
configuration parameters).

The PNS has a single parameter on slot 0, subslot 1 that specifies the action the PNS will
take if a fatal error occurs. By default, the PNS module LEDs blinks a fault code if a fatal error
occurs and the output modules are forced to go into failsafe state (if configured so). This can
be changed to cause the PNS to restart instead.

The network parameters of the PNS (IP Address, subnet mask, and gateway IP) should
either be configured to match the fixed parameters assigned to the PNS using a DCP Tool or
to what the IO-Controller should assign during the startup of communications between the
PNS and IO-Controller. If the network parameters assigned by the DCP tool are different from
the configuration in the IO-Controller and the IO-Controller is configured to assign them to IO­Devices, then when the IO-Controller assigns them as a temporary setting, the settings
previously stored from the DCP tool are lost. On a reset, the IO-Device is set to factory
default values (0.0.0.0/0.0.0.0/0.0.0.0).

The rate of data exchange is usually configured on the PNS in configuration tools. The PNS
supports update rates from 1ms to 512ms. The correct setting for each device can depend on
the dynamics of the equipment being controlled, the network loading on the PROFINET-IO
LAN, and the loading of the IO-Controller. It is possible to have better performance at 4ms or
greater periods than at 1ms, depending on the overall system requirements, design, and
loading.

3.2.1.1 Configuring PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner for PROFINET System Redundancy

The PAC8000 PNS supports PROFINET System Redundancy feature (PROFINET V2.3
Type S2 System Redundancy). This feature allows PNS to be part of a Hot-Standby (HSB)
CPU Redundancy system as shown below. In the HSB redundancy system, the two IO
controllers, based on their mutual agreement, makes primary and backup AR (application
relationship) connections with the PNS. One controller acts as a primary and the other acts
as backup. Once the connection is made, the PNS exchanges data only with the primary
controller.

In the HSB system, the CPUs/HOSTs continuously monitors the health status of connection
between the primary controller and PNS. If the CPUs finds the primary connection unreliable
at any point of time, it switches over the primary connection ownership to the backup
controller and commands PNS to recognize this change. The PNS then recognizes this
change and will immediately start the data exchange with the new primary controller
(previously backup controller).

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HOSTHOST

Profinet

Controller

IOC

Profinet

Controller

IOC

Profinet

Device

NAP

IO Module

Profinet

Device

NAP

IO Module

PROFINET IO

SR-ARa

SR-ARb

The “Redundancy mode” tab in the configuration tool selects whether or not the PNS to be
redundantly controlled.

When it is configured for “HSB CPU Redundancy”, the PROFINET System Redundancy
feature in PNS gets enabled. This causes the PNS to accept redundant PROFINET SR-AR
connections (primary and backup) from the controllers.

When it is configured for “None”, the PROFINET System Redundancy feature in PNS gets
disabled. This causes PNS to accept only one AR connection from the controller (simplex
operation).

3.2.1.2 Media Redundancy Parameters

By default, the PNS is not set up for Media Redundancy. If the PNS will be a Media
Redundancy Client, select the PNS ports that will be used for Ring Port 1 and Ring Port 2,
and the MRP Domain. The MRP Domain name is used to assign MRP Clients to the media
redundancy manager (MRM) for the network ring.

Media Redundancy = None (Media redundancy Disabled).
Media Redundancy = Client (Media redundancy Enabled).

3.2.1.3 Module Parameters

Fatal Error Action

If a fatal error occurs, the PNS either blinks an error code on its LEDs and sets the modules
into fail safe state or Gets restarted based on the configuration.

Apply Failsafe = PNS blinks an error code on the LEDs
Auto Restart = PNS Restarts

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Communication Timeout

Control application (PROFINET Controller) should toggle Heartbeat bit (refer Output Control
Register) to indicate it is alive. When there is no update to this bit for more than configured
communication timeout time, the PNS treats it as a communication/application failure and
goes to failsafe state.

0 = Disabled.
Values for communication timeout range 50 ms, 100ms, 200 ms, 500 ms, 1 Sec, 2 Sec, 5

Sec, 10 Sec, 20 Sec, 50 Sec.

SNMP Configuration

From release 2.00 onwards PNS supports SNMP protocol.
Enable SNMP Service = Enables SNMP protocol services in the PNS
Disable SNMP Service = Disables SNMP protocol services in the PNS

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3.2.2 Configuring PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Parameters

After adding PAC8000 PROFINET scanner(s) to the PROFINET IO Controller in the
programmer, their parameters must be configured. Configuration details for basic parameters
are given in the following pages.

3.2.2.1 Basic Module Parameters

The PNS parameters define how the IO-Controller scans and stores the PNS data.
Default values are provided by the module’s GSDML file.

Input Data / Output Data: The address in the IO-Controller’s reference memory for the
module’s data.

Length: The length of the input /output data is fixed and cannot be edited (Non
Configurable).

3.2.2.2 Additional Module Parameters

Additional module parameters vary, depending on the module type. Some modules have only
a few parameters. Others have several. The additional parameters that must be configured
for more complex modules are explained in the individual module documentation.

On Failsafe: When the module has outputs, this field specifies how the PNS will handle the
module’s output data if it loses communication with the IO-Controller. Select either Hold Last
State or Failsafe Value (For Analog modules) or ON/OFF (For Digital modules). This
selection has to be made for each channel in the module. If Failsafe Value is chosen, failsafe
values can be set up on a per-channel basis. If the Failsafe time out is set to ‘0’, Failsafe is
disabled.

Note: PAC8000 analog and digital modules latch their last outputs when configured for

Hold Last State and hold that value as long as field power remains on to the module.

Clear Latch: These control bits of the module clears the Latch of the selected channel. If the
channel’s Latch is enabled in the configuration and got Latched to an input, by using the
corresponding bit user can clear the Latch. As long as the Latch Bit is set to 1 the Latch on
that channel will be disabled. This control bit is available to DI modules with pulse counters
enabled.

Clear Counter: These control bits of the module clears the Counter of the selected channel. If

the channel’s Counter is enabled in the configuration and has been counting the pulses, by

using the corresponding bit user can clear the Counter. As long as the Clear Counter Bit is
set to 1 the Counting on that channel will be disabled.

3.2.2.3 Configuring the Module Parameters

Please refer to the PAC8000 IO module’s manual (8000-2/x Series Modular I/O GFA-1779)
for configuration details

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3.3 Assigning IO-Device Names

After the PNS and other IO-Devices on the LAN have been entered into the configuration, a
Discovery and Configuration Protocol (DCP) tool must be used to assign a name to each IO­Device. The Name of each device on the LAN must match the configuration. This step is
required before downloading the configuration from the PROFINET IO-Controller, otherwise
the PROFINET IO-Controller will be unable to connect to the devices and deliver their
configuration.

The DCP tool must be connected to PROFINET IO LAN, either through the PROFINET
IO-Controller or directly to the LAN depending on whether it operates through the
IO-Controller or directly to IO-Devices.

3.4 Clearing the IO-Controller Configuration

The PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner reacts to clearing the PROFINET IO-Controller as a loss
of connectivity, and takes appropriate actions such as setting outputs to the failsafe state.
Clearing the IO-Controller does not typically cause a clearing action on all connected
IO-Devices.

3.5 Replacing PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner Hardware

If a PNS module needs to be replaced for any reason, the steps to commission a new
hardware module are below.

If the replacement PNS module has no assigned name (the CONNECT LED blinks slowly),
the network cabling can be plugged back in and the name assigned over the IO network. If
there is a possibility of duplicate names existing on the network due to a pre-existing IO­Device name assigned in the replacement module, the IO-Device Name should be assigned
before inserting it into a working IO network. The IO-Device Name and IP Address settings
can be updated offline (for example, in an office setting).

1. Power down the PNS.

2. Remove network cabling from the module.

3. Remove the old module.

4. Insert the new PNS module.

5. Connect network cabling to the new PNS module.

6. Apply power to the new PNS module hardware.

7. Optional: Assign IP address settings to the new PNS module using the DCP tool if

this was not done offline. The IO-Controller will update any IP address settings
automatically when it connects if this step is skipped.

8. If an IO-Device Name was not assigned to the new PNS module, assign it now.

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Chapter 4. Diagnostics

This chapter describes:

■ PNS Status and Control Data

o Output Control Register
o Input Status Registers

o PNS Status register
o PNS Network port status register
o PNS Power status register
o PNS Module health status register

■ Error Handling

o Fatal Error Handling
o PROFINET Alarms
o PROFINET Module Loss, Add & Mismatch Faults

4.1 PNS Status and Control Data

The PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner provides 64 bits of input status data and receives 16 bits
of output control data. The application program in the IO-Controller system can monitor the
input status bits and can perform some control operations using the output control bits. This
data is associated with slot 0 submodule 1 in the configuration.

4.1.1 Output Control Register

The PNS’s 16 bits of output control data can be used to trigger module actions.

Output

Bits

Name

Description

1 (LSB)

Reset

0 to 1 transition resets the PNS.
1 to 0 transition has no effect.

2

Set Failsafe

0 to 1 transition sets the PNS to failsafe state.
1 to 0 transition has no effect.

3

Clear Failsafe

0 to 1 transition commands the PNS to clear failsafe state
1 to 0 transition has no effect.

4

Heartbeat Enable

1 = Enable Heartbeat feature.
0 = Disable Heartbeat feature.

5

Heartbeat

Remote application (host) should toggle this bit to indicate it is
alive. When there is no update to this bit for more than
configured communication timeout, the PNS treats it as a
communication/application failure and goes to failsafe state.

Applicable only when “Heartbeat Enable” in output control
register is ‘1’.

6 – 16

Reserved

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4.1.2 Input Status Registers

Byte

Register

Description

1

PNS Status Register (PSR)

Device/Scanner Status

2

3

PNS Network Port Status Register (PNSR)

Network Status

4

PNS Power Status Register (PPSR)

Power Status

5

Module Health Status Register (MHSR)

IO module Health Status

6

7

8

4.1.2.1 PNS Status Register (PSR)

The PSR provides 16 bits of information about the PNS module. All status bits are active
high.

Status

Bits

Name

Description

1 (LSB)

PNS OK

1 = PAC8000 PNS is up and running
0 = Unrecoverable fault detected during power up

2

PNS Fault

1 = Alarm generated by PNS
0 = All alarms are cleared.

3

PNS Failsafe

1 = PNS is in failsafe state
0 = PNS is not in failsafe state

4

Heartbeat Echo

IO-Controller sets “Heartbeat” in output control register and
when PNS receives it, it echoes back that value in
“Heartbeat Echo”. Echoing before the configured
communication timeout confirms communication between
IO-Controller and PNS is healthy.

5

Heartbeat Status

1 = Heartbeat failure
0 = Heartbeat OK

6-16

Reserved

4.1.2.2 PNS Network Port Status Register (PNSR)

The PNSR provides 8 bits of information about the network. All status bits are active high.

Status

Bits

Name

Description

1(LSB)

Port 1 Link Status

1 = Link detected at port 1 of PNS
0 = Link failure at port 1 of PNS

2

Port 2 Link Status

1 = Link detected at port 2 of PNS
0 = Link failure at port 2 of PNS

3-8

Reserved

Reserved for future use

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4.1.2.3 PNS Power Status Register (PPSR)

The PPSR provides 8 bits of information about the power supply. All status bits are active
high.

Status

Bits

Name

Description

1 (LSB)

Power Line 1 Status

1 = Power supply is healthy
0 = Power supply failed

2

Power Line 2 Status

1 = Power supply healthy
0 = Power supply failed

3

Power Line 3 Status

1 = Power supply is healthy
0 = Power supply failed

4

Power Line 4 Status

1 = Power supply is healthy
0 = Power supply failed

5

Power Line 5 Status

1 = Power supply is healthy
0 = Power supply failed

6

Power Line 6 Status

1 = Power supply is healthy
0 = Power supply failed

7-8

Reserved

Reserved for future use

4.1.2.4 Module Health Status Register (MHSR)

The MHSR provides 32 bits of information about the module’s health. All status bits are active
high.

Status

Bits

Name

Description

1(LSB)

Module in slot 1

1 = Module Healthy
0 = Module not Healthy

2

Module in slot 2

1 = Module Healthy
0 = Module not Healthy

3

Module in slot 3

1 = Module Healthy
0 = Module not Healthy

4

Module in slot 4

1 = Module Healthy
0 = Module not Healthy

…

…

32

Module in slot 32

1 = Module Healthy
0 = Module not Healthy

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4.2 Error Handling

The PNS has two error-handling methods: fatal error handling and PROFINET diagnostics.

4.2.1 Fatal Error Handling

Any failures that occur during powerup or firmware update mode are considered fatal errors.
This includes faults detected on non-critical devices such as the USB port. After successful
power-up of the PNS, only catastrophic errors are treated as fatal.

If a fatal error occurs, the PNS either blinks an error code on its LEDs and sets the modules
into fail safe state (If the modules are configured for failsafe), or restarts automatically,
depending on its configured Fatal Error Action.

When the PNS detects a catastrophic failure it tries to save diagnostic information to non­volatile storage. This information overwrites any previous diagnostic information in storage.
Only information about the most recent fatal error is retained. This information is available on
future power cycles to be retrieved and sent to GE Intelligent Platforms for analysis.

While diagnostic information is being saved, the PNS blinks its OK LED. The PNS disables
Ethernet and USB communications, so communication with the module is not possible. If the
PNS cannot save the diagnostic information it is considered a failed Save attempt.

After the attempt to store the information has completed (whether it succeeded or failed), the
module either blinks an error code or restarts, depending on how it is configured.

4.2.1.1 Automatic Restart

If the PNS is configured to automatically restart after a fatal error, on the next successful
power-up, a diagnosis alarm is generated to indicate the PNS reset. This alarm turns the
Fault LED on and persists until the PNS is power-cycled. There is no way to clear this fault
other than a second successful restart.

A persistent fatal error that occurs after the PNS has successfully powered up can cause the
module to continually reset itself.

4.2.1.2 Apply Failsafe operation

If the PNS is configured to put the PNS into failsafe when a fatal errors, the PNS goes into
failsafe state. All output modules will also go into failsafe state (if they are configured so).

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4.2.2 PROFINET Diagnostics

The PNS reports its own non-fatal errors and errors on modules using PROFINET Diagnosis
or PROFINET Pull/Plug alarms.

4.2.2.1 PROFINET Diagnosis Alarms

Diagnosis Alarms indicate any fault conditions other than a module add, loss, or mismatch
that a PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner needs to communicate to the PROFINET IO-Controller.
Most faults generate Diagnosis alarms. Situations that do not send a PROFINET Diagnosis
are covered in a later section.

When the PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner detects a fault condition, it sends a Diagnosis alarm
to the IO-Controller. If there is an Application Relationship (AR) currently active, the PAC8000
PNS sends the Diagnosis alarm over that AR. Otherwise, the alarm is placed in diagnosis
memory in the PNS to be read later, and no alarm is sent. The Scanner’s FAULT LED is ON
and the FAULT status bit (see bit definitions of PNS status register mentioned earlier in this
chapter) is set to 1. An alarm is not generated on subsequent connections.

The PNS automatically clears (and sends Diagnosis Disappears alarms for) these diagnosis
faults after the fault condition has been corrected. If no additional conditions exist in memory,
the FAULT LED is turned OFF and the FAULT status bit is set to 0.

The table on the next page lists the faults reported to the IO-Controller. The PAC8000 PNS
generates all of its application faults as channel diagnosis faults. The AlarmType is Diagnosis
Appears or Diagnosis Disappears. The left column lists the Channel Error Type in
PROFINET.

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PNS Diagnosis Alarms

Channel

Error

Type

Diagnosis Alarm

Type

Module

or

Channe

l Error

Cause

Fault Text

Recommendation

6

Channel Diagnosis
Appears / Disappears:
Line Break

Channel

Open Wire/Line break
detected on a channel

Line Break

Verify wiring of the channel

16

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Module

Module not Configured

The module rejected
the configuration
parameters.

Verify the configuration
parameters against their
allowable ranges for the
operation

17

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Module

Loss of User Power

The module has lost
field power.

Check power supplies and
wiring

256

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Channel

Line Fault detected on
a channel.

Line Fault Detected

Verify wiring of the channel

257

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Channel

Channel value is above
configured Hi Alarm

High alarm detected

Bring process value on the
channel below configured high
alarm level

258

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Channel

Channel value is above
configured Hi-Hi Alarm

High High alarm
detected

Bring process value below
configured high high alarm
level

259

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Channel

Channel value is below
configured Low Alarm

Low alarm detected

Bring process value above
configured low alarm level

260

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Channel

Channel value is above
configured Lo-Lo Alarm

Low Low alarm
detected

Bring process value above
configured low low alarm
level

261

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Channel

Channel detected fault
in ADC

ADC Error Detected

Check the Bused Field Power
of the IO carrier . If it is ok,
contact GE-IP support team
for help.

262

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Channel

Channel configuration
has invalid alarm
settings. This fault
occurs after
configuration download,
when following
condition is NOT met
Lo-Lo alarm <= Lo

Alarm < Hi Alarm <= Hi­Hi Alarm

Parameterization
error in alarm setting

In configuration tool adjust the
alarm settings so that they
meet the condition Lo-Lo
alarm <= Lo Alarm < Hi Alarm
<= Hi-Hi Alarm and download
the configuration again.

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Channel

Error

Type

Diagnosis Alarm

Type

Module

or

Channe

l Error

Cause

Fault Text

Recommendation

263

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Channel

Channel configuration
has invalid pulse
settings. This fault
occurs after
configuration download,
when following
condition is NOT met

(1) If Operation mode is
Single Pulse (Static),
failsafe value should be
OFF, pulse period
should be 0

(2) If Operation mode is
Continuous Pulse
(Static), failsafe value
should be OFF/Hold
Last State, pulse period
>= 6ms and pulse
period > on time

Parameterization
error in failsafe
value/Pulse
period/Pulse on time

In the configuration tool, set
the parameters properly and
download the configuration
again.

264

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Channel

Channel configuration
has invalid settings.
This fault occurs after
configuration download,
when any of the
parameters are out of
expected range.

TI Alarms/Dead zone
range fault

In the configuration tool, set
the parameters properly and
download the configuration
again.

268

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Channel

Open Sensor detected
on a channel

Open circuit fault for
the sensor on channel

Verify wiring of the channel

269

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Channel

Cold Junction
Compensation Fault
detected

Cold Junction
Compensation Fault

Check if either of the (two)
cold junction compensation
elements have gone open
circuit or out of range

270

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Channel

The Dynamic pulse on
time or period is not in
range. Or difference
between Period and On
Time is less than 5ms

The Dynamic pulse
on time or period is
not in range. Or
difference between
Period and On Time
is less than 5ms

Check if the Dynamic pulse on
time or period is not in range
(valid range Period: 10 –
60000, and 65530, 65531,
65532, 65533, 65534, 65535,
On Time : 5 - 60000). Period
must be at least 5 ms greater
than On Time

271

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Channel

The Thermocouple
compensation fault

The Thermocouple
compensation fault

Check if the Thermocouple
compensation is selected
correctly and values are within
range

272

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Channel

The Thermocouple HH,
H, L, LL fault

The Thermocouple /
RTD Parameterization
error.

Verify LL alarm <= L Alarm
< H Alarm <= HH Alarm.
Verify alarms between Min
and Max temp. Deadband and
Deadzone are between Min +
Max temp

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Channel

Error

Type

Diagnosis Alarm

Type

Module

or

Channe

l Error

Cause

Fault Text

Recommendation

273

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Channel

Channel fault

Channel fault

Verify Channel fault

274

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Channel

Secondary data fault

Secondary data fault

Verify Secondary data fault

4096

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Module

Module is in fault state

Module Fault
Detected

Contact GE-IP support team

4097

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Module

Parameterization error
due to Configurator or
Corrupted GSDML file
used for configuration

Module fatal
parameterization error

Verify that Configuration tool
is working properly and
GSDML file is not modified or
corrupted.

4098

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Module

Module not in a position
to accept the
configuration.

Module rejected
configuration

Power cycle the module. If the
problem still persists may be
module replacement required.

4099

Channel Diagnosis
Appears/Disappears

Module

A fatal error reset
happened (when

PNS is configured to
automatically restart
after a fatal error)

Auto-Restart event
occurred

Contact GE-IP support team

4.2.3 Clearing Faults on PAC8000 Modules

The PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner clears alarms as soon as the underlying condition returns
to normal.

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4.2.4 PROFINET Module Loss, Add and Mismatch Faults

The PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner uses standard PROFINET Pull/Plug alarms to indicate
differences between the configured modules and the actual modules present in the PNS.

■ If a module is configured, but is not present or not operating correctly, the PNS

indicates the module as removed via a Pull Alarm.

■ If a different IO module is hot-inserted than configured while an Application

Relationship is active, the PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner reports the mismatch using
a Plug Wrong Submodule alarm.

■ PNS does not generate alarms for an un-configured slots. The module is ignored by

the PNS and remains at its module defaults.

■ When a configured IO module is plugged into a configured slot, PNS sends a Plug

Alarm.

■ Configuration related alarms are generated when user configuration is not valid. For

each invalid configuration of a IO module, an alarm is generated. If all modules have
invalid configuration, 32 alarms will be generated. Note that only one alarm per IO
module is generated (even though more than one invalid configuration exists on a
module). If an IO module has an invalid configuration, an alarm is generated and that
IO module will not be put under IO scan.

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Chapter 5. PROFINET Specifications

Release 2.00 of the PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner supports PROFINET v2.3 Class A
IO-Device with the clarifications listed below. For version-specific updates, refer to the

Important Product Information document provided with your module.

5.1 PROFINET Protocol Support

RTC – Real time Cyclic Protocol: RT_CLASS_1 & RT_CLASS_2
RTA – Real time Acyclic Protocol
DCP – Discovery and Configuration Protocol
CL-RPC – Connectionless Remote Procedure Call
LLDP – Link Layer Discovery Protocol – transmission only
MRP – Client role only (Manager role not supported)
PTCP – Precision Transparent Clock Protocol – Line delay measurement only

5.2 Technical Data

API:

Single API (0) used.

Number of Application Relations
supported:

1 (Additional Supervisor-DA-AR allowed)

Number of System Redundancy
Application Relations (SR-AR) sets
supported

1
Maximum length of cyclic input
data:

1440 bytes
Maximum length of output data:

1440 bytes

Alarm Types:

Pull, Plug, PlugWrong

DCP:

Get/Set/Identify supported. Only All and Name Of
Station filters supported

Identification & Maintenance:

I&M0 only

Context Management:

by CL-RPC

Minimum cycle time:

1ms

Ethernet rate:

100 Mbit/s full duplex with auto-negotiation

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5.3 Limitations

The following features are not supported.
RT over UDP
IRT
Multicast communication
DHCP
DCP Hello service
DNS (Domain Name Service protocol)
FastStartUp
Supervisor-AR. Note: Supervisor-DA-AR is supported. (Device Access supported)
Optical power diagnostics (IC200PNS002)
CBA
Substitute Data
Only one Input-CR and one Output-CR are supported.

8515-BI-PN, 8
8516-BI-PN, 8
8752-CA-NS, 8
Automatic Restart

PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner, 41

Bussed field power supply(BFP)

monitoring, 12

Cables

clearance for, 21

Carriers

IO, 17
PNS, 17

Configuration

clearing, 37
getting started, 37

overview, 31
Controls and Indicators, 10
DIN rail, 23
Discovery and Configuration Protocol

(DCP), 37
Error Handling

PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner, 41
Ethernet Network Ports, 13
Fatal Error Blink Pattern, 28
Fatal error handling, 41
Faults

clearing, 44

module loss, add and mismatch, 45
Firmware Update Mode Blink Patterns, 28
Firmware updates

PAC8000 modules in remote node, 29

PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner, 29
Grounding, 25
Hazardous Locations, 22
Installation, 19

cables, 21

PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner, 19

replacing PROFINET Scanner

hardware, 37
IP addresses, 9
LEDs, 10

blink patterns, 28

operation, 27
MAC Addresses, 9
Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP), 16
Module Identification LED Pattern, 28
Modules, carriers, and power supplies, 17
Operating Temperature Range, 9
Output Control Bits

PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner, 38
PAC8000 Module Parameters

configuration, 36
PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner

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adding to a LAN, 33
LEDs, 10
overview, 7
parameters, 33

specifications, 9
Port Connectors, 9
Power Requirements, 9
Power supply modules, 11

connecting, 26

requirements, 18
Power-up and Restart

PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner, 26
PROFINET Diagnostics, 42

PROFINET support, 9, 46
Replacing PROFINET Scanner hardware,

37
RoHS Compliance, 9
Status and Control Bits, 9
Status and Control Data

PAC8000 PROFINET Scanner, 38
Technical Support, 3
Thermal requirements

clearance for, 19
USB port, 16

driver, 30

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