ProSoft PLX32-EIP-MBTCP-UA User Manual

PLX32-EIP-MBTCP-UA

Multi-Protocol Gateway

March 8, 2018

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Contents

Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2

How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2

Content Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................. 2

Important Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................... 3

Agency Approvals and Certifications .................................................................................................. 3

1 Start Here 9

1.1 Overview.................................................................................................................... 9

1.2 System Requirements ............................................................................................... 9

1.3 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 10

1.4 Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail ....................................................................... 10

1.5 Jumper Settings ...................................................................................................... 11

1.6 SD Card ................................................................................................................... 11

1.7 Connecting Power to the Unit ................................................................................. 12

1.8 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ................................................... 13

2 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder 15

2.1 Connecting the PC to the Gateway ......................................................................... 15

2.2 Setting a Temporary IP Address in the Gateway .................................................... 15

2.3 Setting Up the Project ............................................................................................. 18

2.4 Disabling Gateway Protocol Functionalities ............................................................ 20

2.5 Configuring Gateway Parameters ........................................................................... 22

2.5.1 Renaming PCB Objects .......................................................................................... 22

2.5.2 Printing a Configuration File .................................................................................... 23

2.6 Configuring the Ethernet Port .................................................................................. 23

2.7 Mapping Data in Module Memory ........................................................................... 24

2.7.1 From Address .......................................................................................................... 25

2.7.2 To Address .............................................................................................................. 25

2.7.3 Register Count ........................................................................................................ 25

2.7.4 Swap Code .............................................................................................................. 26

2.7.5 Delay Preset ............................................................................................................ 26

2.8 Downloading the Project to the PLX32-EIP-MBTCP-UA ........................................ 27

2.9 Uploading the Project from the Gateway ................................................................ 28

3 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 31

3.1 LED Indicators ......................................................................................................... 31

3.1.1 Main Gateway LEDs ................................................................................................ 32

3.1.2 Ethernet Port LEDs ................................................................................................. 33

3.2 Using Diagnostics in ProSoft Configuration Builder ................................................ 33

3.2.1 Diagnostics Menu .................................................................................................... 35

3.2.2 Capturing a Diagnostic Session to a Log File ......................................................... 36

3.2.3 Warm Boot / Cold Boot ............................................................................................ 36

3.3 Gateway Status Data in Upper Memory .................................................................. 37

3.3.1 General Gateway Status Data in Upper Memory .................................................... 37

3.3.2 Protocol-Specific Status Data in Upper Memory ..................................................... 38

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4 Hardware Information 39

4.1 Hardware Specifications ......................................................................................... 39

5 EIP Protocol 41

5.1 EIP Functional Overview ........................................................................................ 41

5.1.1 EtherNet/IP General Specifications ........................................................................ 42

5.1.2 EIP Internal Database ............................................................................................. 43

5.2 EIP Configuration .................................................................................................... 45

5.2.1 Configuring EIP Class 3 Server .............................................................................. 45

5.2.2 Configuring EIP Class 1 Connection ...................................................................... 48

5.2.3 Configuring EIP Class 3 Client[x]/UClient Connection ........................................... 52

5.3 Network Diagnostics ............................................................................................... 64

5.3.1 EIP PCB Diagnostics .............................................................................................. 64

5.3.2 EIP Status Data in Upper Memory.......................................................................... 65

5.3.3 EIP Error Codes ...................................................................................................... 67

5.4 EIP Reference......................................................................................................... 70

5.4.1 SLC and MicroLogix Specifics ................................................................................ 70

5.4.2 PLC5 Processor Specifics ...................................................................................... 74

5.4.3 ControlLogix and CompactLogix Processor Specifics ............................................ 78

6 MBTCP Protocol 87

6.1 MBTCP Functional Overview .................................................................................. 87

6.1.1 MBTCP General Specifications .............................................................................. 88

6.1.2 MBTCP Internal Database ...................................................................................... 90

6.2 MBTCP Configuration ............................................................................................. 93

6.2.1 Configuring MBTCP Servers .................................................................................. 93

6.2.2 Configuring MBTCP Client [x] ................................................................................. 95

6.2.3 Configuring MBTCP Client [x] Commands ............................................................. 97

6.3 Network Diagnostics ............................................................................................. 100

6.3.1 MBTCP PCB Diagnostics ..................................................................................... 100

6.3.2 MBTCP Status Data in Upper Memory ................................................................. 100

6.3.3 MBTCP Error Codes ............................................................................................. 103

6.4 MBTCP Reference ................................................................................................ 104

6.4.1 About the Modbus Protocol .................................................................................. 104

7 OPC UA Server 107

7.1 UA Server Configuration Manager Software ........................................................ 107

7.1.1 Installation ............................................................................................................. 107

7.1.2 NTP Server Time Synchronization ....................................................................... 108

7.1.3 Launching PSW-UACM ........................................................................................ 109

7.2 Certificates ............................................................................................................ 111

7.2.1 Security Policy ...................................................................................................... 111

7.2.2 Creating a Provisioning Application Instance Certificate ...................................... 112

7.2.3 Creating a CA Certificate ...................................................................................... 114

7.2.4 Creating an Application Instance Certificate ......................................................... 116

7.2.5 Refreshing the Status Tab .................................................................................... 117

7.2.6 Creating and Signing a New Certificate ................................................................ 119

7.3 Importing a Certificate Public Key File .................................................................. 123

7.4 Exporting the CA Certificate to the OPC Client .................................................... 126

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7.5 Revocation List ...................................................................................................... 127

7.6 Downloading the UA Server Configuration to the Gateway .................................. 128

7.7 User Access Control .............................................................................................. 131

7.7.1 Adding a User ........................................................................................................ 131

7.7.2 Adding a User to a Group...................................................................................... 133

7.8 Creating Tags ........................................................................................................ 136

7.9 Advanced Tab ....................................................................................................... 140

7.10 Saving the UA Server Configuration ..................................................................... 143

7.11 UA Client Connectivity ........................................................................................... 144

7.11.1 Data Map Example ................................................................................................ 144

7.11.2 UA Client Setup ..................................................................................................... 148

7.12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance of OPC UA Server ......................................... 149

7.12.1 Status Tab ............................................................................................................. 149

7.12.2 Communication Errors Log.................................................................................... 149

7.12.3 PCB Module Diagnostics....................................................................................... 149

7.12.4 Reset of State Back to "Waiting to be provisioned" .............................................. 149

7.12.5 Backup of PSW-UACM configuration database .................................................... 150

7.12.6 Moving the PSW-UACM Installation to a Different Machine ................................. 150

8 Support, Service & Warranty 151

8.1 Contacting Technical Support ............................................................................... 151

8.2 Warranty Information ............................................................................................. 153

Index 155

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1 Start Here

To get the most benefit from this User Manual, you should have the following
skills:

 PLC or PAC configuration software: Launch the program and use it to

configure the processor if required

 Microsoft Windows®: Install and launch programs, execute menu

commands, navigate dialog boxes, and enter data

 Hardware installation and wiring: Install the gateway, and safely connect

devices to a power source and to the PLX32-EIP-MBTCP-UA ports

1.1 Overview

This document explains the features of the PLX32-EIP-MBTCP-UA. It guides you
through configuration, showing how to map data between a device or network,
through the gateway, to a PLC or PAC. The ProSoft Configuration Builder
software creates files to import into the PLC or PAC programming software,
integrating the gateway into your system. You can also map data between areas
in the gateway's internal database. This allows you to copy data to different
addresses within the gateway database in order to create easier data requests
and control.

The PLX32-EIP-MBTCP-UA is a stand-alone DIN-rail mounted unit that provides
two Ethernet ports for communications, remote configuration, and diagnostics.
The gateway has an SD Card slot (SD card optional) that allows you to store
configuration files that you can use for recovery, transferring the configuration to
another gateway, or general configuration backup.

1.2 System Requirements

The ProSoft Configuration Builder configuration software for the PLX32-EIP­MBTCP-UA requires the following minimum system components:

 Windows 7 Professional (32-bit version), 8 GB RAM Intel® Core™ i5 650

(3.20 GHz)

 Windows XP Professional Ver.2002 Service Pack 2, 512 MB RAM Pentium 4

(2.66 GHz)

 Windows 2000 Ver.5.00.2195 Service Pack 2 512 MB RAM Pentium III (550

MHz)

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Part Name

Part Number

Part Description

1

Mini screwdriver

HRD250

Tool for wiring and securing the power connector

1

Power connector

J180

PLX32-EIP-MBTCP-UA power connector

1

Jumper

J809

Spare jumper for resetting OPC UA configuration

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Note: To use PCB under the Windows 7 OS, you must be sure to install PCB using the "Run as
Administrator" option. To find this option, right-click on the Setup.exe installer program icon. In the
context menu, you will see the "Run as Administrator" option. Left-click to use this install option. Be
aware, you must install using this option even if you are already logged in as an Administrator on
your network or personal computer (PC). Using the "Run as Administrator" option will allow the
PCB installer to create folders and files on your PC with proper permissions and security. If you do
not use the "Run as Administrator" option, PCB may appear to install correctly; but you will receive
numerous, repeating file access errors whenever PCB is running, especially when changing
configuration screens. If this happens, to eliminate the errors, you will have to completely uninstall
PCB and then re-install using the "Run as Administrator" option.

1.3 Package Contents

The following components are included with the PLX32-EIP-MBTCP-UA, and are
all required for installation and configuration.

Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following items are
present.

1.4 Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail

To mount the PLX32-EIP-MBTCP-UA on a DIN-rail, follow these steps.

1 Position the gateway on the DIN-rail B at a slight angle.
2 Hook the lip on the rear of the adapter onto the top of the DIN-rail, and rotate

the adapter onto the rail.

3 Press the adapter down onto the DIN-rail until flush. The locking tab snaps

into position and lock the gateway to the DIN-rail.

4 If the adapter does not lock in place, use a screwdriver or similar device to

move the locking tab down while pressing the adapter flush onto the DIN-rail
and release the locking tab to lock the adapter in place. If necessary, push up
on the locking tab to lock.

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1.5 Jumper Settings

There are three pairs of jumper pins located on the back of the gateway.

 MODE 1 - The two pins should be jumpered during normal operation.
 MODE 2 - Default IP Jumper: This is the middle jumper. The default IP

address of the gateway is 192.168.0.250. Set this jumper to put the
gateway's IP address back to the default.

 MODE 3 – If set, this jumper provides a level of security resulting in the

following behaviors:

o This jumper disables ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) upload

and download functions. If an upload or download request is made
through PCB, an error message occurs indicating that these
functions are unavailable.

o This jumper also disables access to the PLX32-EIP-MBTCP-UA

web page making it impossible to upgrade the firmware.

Attention: Simultaneously setting jumper MODE 1 and MODE 3 will restore the OPC UA
configuration to factory defaults.

1.6 SD Card

You can order a PLX32-EIP-MBTCP-UA with an optional SD card (Part Number
SDI-1G). In the event of a gateway failure, you can move the SD card from one
gateway to the next and resume operation.

In general, if the SD card is present when you power up or reboot the gateway,
the gateway uses the configuration on the SC card.

With an SD Card

 The ProSoft Configuration Builder downloads the configuration to the SD

Card in the gateway.

 The gateway does not transfer the configuration data from the SD card to

internal memory. If you remove the SD card and reboot to the gateway, the
gateway loads the configuration data from the gateway’s memory. If there is
no configuration data in the gateway’s memory, the gateway uses the factory
default configuration.

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Without an SD Card

 The ProSoft Configuration Builder downloads the configuration to the internal

memory of the gateway. The gateway uses the configuration from internal
memory.

 If you insert a blank SD Card into the gateway after the gateway has been

configured, the gateway does not use the configuration on the SD card
unless you reboot the gateway. If you want to copy the configuration to the
SD card, you must download the configuration to the gateway while the SD
card is in the gateway.

1.7 Connecting Power to the Unit

WARNING: Be sure not to reverse polarity when applying power to the gateway. This causes

permanent damage to the gateway’s internal power distribution circuits.

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1.8 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software

You must install the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software to configure
the gateway. You can always get the newest version of ProSoft Configuration
Builder from the ProSoft Technology website
(http://www.prosoft-technology.com). The filename contains the version of PCB.
For example, PCB_4.4.3.4.0245.exe.

To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Technology website

1 Open your web browser and navigate to www.prosoft-technology.com.
2 Search for 'PCB' or 'ProSoft Configuration Builder'.
3 Click on the ProSoft Configuration Builder search result link.
4 From the Downloads link, download the latest version of ProSoft

Configuration Builder.

5 Choose SAVE or SAVE FILE, if prompted.
6 Save the file to your Windows Desktop, so that you can find it easily when

you have finished downloading.

7 When the download is complete, locate and open the file, and then follow the

instructions on your screen to install the program.

Note: To use the ProSoft Configuration Builder under the Windows 7 OS, you must be sure to
install it using the Run as Administrator option. To find this option, right-click the Setup.exe
program icon, and then click RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR on the context menu. You must install using
this option even if you are already logged in as an Administrator on your network or personal
computer (PC). Using the Run as Administrator option allows the installation program to create
folders and files on your PC with proper permissions and security.

If you do not use the Run as Administrator option, the ProSoft Configuration Builder may appear to
install correctly, but you will receive multiple file access errors whenever the ProSoft Configuration
Builder is running, especially when changing configuration screens. If this happens, you must
completely uninstall the ProSoft Configuration Builder and then re-install using the Run as
Administrator option to eliminate the errors.

To ensure a successful installation of ProSoft OPC UA Configuration Manager, a reboot may be
required prior to starting the installation. In several test systems, Windows Update Service had to
be stopped prior to installation. Once the installation completes, you can restart the Windows
Update service.

Stop Windows Update service

1. Click the Windows Start button and enter the following: services.msc

2. Scroll down and right-click on Windows Update, and choose STOP.

Perform the ProSoft OPC UA Configuration Manager setup procedures. Once the setup completes,
perform the steps above and choose Start for the last step.

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2 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder

ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) provides a quick and easy way to manage
gateway configuration files customized to meet your application needs. PCB
allows you to import information from previously installed (known working)
configurations to new projects.

2.1 Connecting the PC to the Gateway

With the gateway securely mounted, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to
the ETH 1 Port, and the other end to an Ethernet hub or switch accessible from
the same network as the PC. Or, connect directly from the Ethernet Port on the
PC to the ETH 1 Port on the gateway.

2.2 Setting a Temporary IP Address in the Gateway

Important: ProSoft Discovery Service (PDS) locates the gateway through UDP broadcast
messages. PDS is an application that is built into PCB. These messages may be blocked by
routers or layer 3 switches. In that case, PDS is unable to locate the gateways.
To use PDS, arrange the Ethernet connection so that there is no router or layer 3 switch between
the computer and the gateway OR reconfigure the router or layer 3 switch to allow the routing of
the UDP broadcast messages.

1 To open PDS, right-click on the PLX32-EIP-MBTCP-UA icon in PCB and

click on DIAGNOSTICS.

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2 In the Diagnostics dialog box, click on the CONNECTION SETUP icon.

3 In the Connection Setup dialog box, click the BROWSE DEVICE(S) button under

the ProSoft Discovery Service (PDS) heading.

4 In the ProSoft Discovery Service dialog box, click on the BROWSE FOR

PROSOFT MODULES icon to search for ProSoft Technology modules on the

network.

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5 Right-click on the gateway, and then select ASSIGN TEMPORARY IP.

6 The gateway’s default IP address is 192.168.0.250.

7 Enter an unused IP within your subnet, and then click OK.
8 See Configuring the Ethernet Port (page 23 ) to set the permanent IP address

in the gateway.

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2.3 Setting Up the Project

If you have used other Windows configuration tools before, you will find the
screen layout familiar. The ProSoft Configuration Builder window consists of a
tree view on the left, an information pane, and a configuration pane on the right
side of the window. When you first start PCB, the tree view consists of folders for

Default Project and Default Location, with a Default Module in the Default
Location folder. The following illustration shows the PCB window with a new

project.

To add the gateway to the project

1 Right-click DEFAULT MODULE in the tree view, and then choose CHOOSE

MODULE TYPE. This opens the Choose Module Type dialog box.

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2 In the Product Line Filter area of the dialog box, select the PLX30 radio

button.

3 In the STEP 1: Select Module Type dropdown list, select PLX32-EIP-

MBTCP-UA.

4 You can disable one or more drivers on the gateway if you do not need them.

See Disabling Gateway Ports (page 20).

5 Click OK to save your settings and return to the PCB Main window.

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2.4 Disabling Gateway Protocol Functionalities

ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) gives you the option to disable one or more
driver functionalities if you do not need them. Disabling driver functionalities can
simplify the number of configuration options, making it easier to set up the
gateway.

It is easiest to disable driver functionalities when you add the gateway to the
project in PCB; however, you can enable and disable them after you have added
it to the project. Both methods are described in this topic.

Note: Disabling driver functionalities does not affect the performance of the gateway, and is not
required.

To disable driver functionalities when you add it to the project

The best time to disable one or more driver functionalities on the gateway is
when you add the gateway to the project in PCB. You can disable them in the
Choose Module Type dialog box after you select the module you want to add to
the project. The following image gives an example.

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There are three driver functionalities disabled. Please note the following:

 Drivers that you can disable have UNCHECK IF NOT USED in the ACTION

REQUIRED column.

 Click the driver name to disable the functionality. When disabled, a red circle

replaces the green checkmark.

 If there are multiple drivers of the same type, only the last one has the

UnCheck if not Used message. You can disable and enable only in reverse
order.

 Finally, if you want to enable a disabled functionality in this dialog box, click

the driver functionality name again.

When you click OK, PCB inserts the gateway into the tree view with the disabled
configuration options hidden.

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To disable or enable functionalities on the gateway after you add it to the project

1 Right-click the PLX32-EIP-MBTCP-UA icon in the tree view, and then choose

CHOOSE MODULE TYPE. This opens the Choose Module Type dialog box, with
the correct MODULE TYPE.

Warning: Note that all of the drivers are enabled by default, and that the driver state in the Choose
Module Type dialog box DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL STATE OF THE DRIVERS. If you

want any disabled drivers to remain disabled, you must disable them again in this dialog box so
that the red circle or yellow triangle appears next to the port name.

2 Click the driver functionality name to change its status from Enabled to

Disabled, or vice-versa. The same rules noted above still apply.

3 When you click OK, PCB updates the gateway in the tree view, showing the

configuration options for the enabled functionalities, and hiding the disabled
functionalities.

2.5 Configuring Gateway Parameters

1 Click the [+] sign next to the module icon to expand gateway information.
2 Click the [+] sign next to any icon to view gateway information and

configuration options.

3 Double-click any icon to open an Edit dialog box.
4 To edit a parameter, select the parameter in the left pane and make your

changes in the right pane.

5 Click OK to save your changes.

2.5.1 Renaming PCB Objects

You can rename objects such as the Default Project and Default Location folders
in the tree view. You can also rename the MODULE icon to customize the project.

1 Right-click the object you want to rename and then choose RENAME.
2 Type the new name for the object and press Enter.

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Parameter

Description

IP Address

Unique IP address assigned to the gateway

Netmask

Subnet mask of gateway

Gateway

Gateway (if used)

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2.5.2 Printing a Configuration File

1 In the main PCB window, right-click the PLX32-EIP-MBTCP-UA icon and

then choose VIEW CONFIGURATION.

2 In the View Configuration dialog box, click the FILE menu and click PRINT.
3 In the Print dialog box, choose the printer to use from the drop-down list,

select the printing options, and click OK.

2.6 Configuring the Ethernet Port

This section shows how to set the Ethernet port parameters for the PLX32-EIP­MBTCP-UA.

To configure the Ethernet port in PCB

1 In the ProSoft Configuration Builder tree view, double-click on the Ethernet

Configuration icon.

2 Click any parameter in the Edit - WATTCP dialog box to change the value.

Since the gateway has two Ethernet ports, there are separate configuration
options for each port.

Note: Each Ethernet port must be on a different Ethernet subnet.

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2.7 Mapping Data in Module Memory

Use the DATA MAP section in the ProSoft Configuration Builder to copy data
between areas in the gateway's internal database. This allows you to copy data
to different addresses within the gateway database in order to create simpler
data requests and control. You can use this feature for the following tasks.

 Copy a maximum of 100 registers per Data Map command, and you can

configure a maximum of 200 separate copy commands.

 Copy data from the error or status tables in upper memory to internal

database registers in the user data area.

 Rearrange the byte and/or word order during the copy process. For example,

by rearranging byte or word order, you can convert floating-point values to
the correct format for a different protocol.

 Use the Data Map to condense widely dispersed data into one contiguous

data block, making it easier to access.

1 In the ProSoft Configuration Builder, expand the module tree by clicking the

[+] next to the module name.

2 Click the [+] next to COMMONNET, and then double-click DATA MAP.

3 In the Edit - Data Map dialog box, click ADD ROW.

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4 Click EDIT ROW to edit the parameters for the mapping.

5 To change the value of a parameter, click the parameter and enter a new

value. Click OK when finished.

6 Repeat the above steps to add more memory mappings.

2.7.1 From Address

0 to highest Status Data address
Specifies the beginning internal database register address for the copy operation.

This address can be any valid address in the user data area or the status data
area of the gateway.

2.7.2 To Address

0 to 3999
Specifies the beginning destination register address for the copy operation. This

address must always be within the user data area. Make sure you specify a
destination address that does not overwrite data that is stored in memory by one
of the communication protocols running on the gateway.

2.7.3 Register Count

1 to 100
Specifies the number of registers to copy.

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Swap Code

Description

No Swap

No change is made in the byte ordering (1234 = 1234)

Word Swap

The words are swapped (1234 = 3412)

Word and Byte
Swap

The words are swapped, then the bytes in each word are swapped (1234 =

4321)

Bytes

The bytes in each word are swapped (1234 = 2143)

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2.7.4 Swap Code

NO CHANGE, WORD SWAP, WORD AND BYTE SWAP, BYTE SWAP
You may need to swap the order of the bytes in the registers during the copy

process in order to change the alignment of bytes between different protocols.
Use this parameter when dealing with floating-point or other multi-register values,
because there is no standard for storage of these data types in slave devices.

2.7.5 Delay Preset

This parameter sets an interval for each Data Map copy operation. The value for
the Delay Preset is not a fixed amount of time. It is the number of firmware scans
that must transpire between copy operations.

The firmware scan cycle can take a variable amount of time, depending on the
level of activity of the protocol drivers running on the gateway and the level of
activity on the gateway's communication ports. Each firmware scan can take from
one to several milliseconds to complete. Therefore, Data Map copy operations
cannot be expected to happen at regular intervals.

If multiple copy operations (several rows in the Data map section) happen too
frequently or all happen in the same update interval, they could delay the process
scan of the gateway protocols, which could result in slow data updates or missed
data on communication ports. To avoid these potential problems, set the Delay
Preset to different values for each row in the Data Map section and set them to
higher, rather than lower, numbers.

For example, Delay Preset values below 1000 could cause a noticeable delay in
data updates through the communication ports. Do not set all Delay Presets to
the same value. Instead, use different values for each row in the Data Map such
as 1000, 1001, and 1002 or any other different Delay Preset values you like. This
prevents the copies from happening concurrently and prevents possible process
scan delays.

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2.8 Downloading the Project to the PLX32-EIP-MBTCP-UA

Note: For instructions on connecting to the module with your PC, see Connecting the PC to the
Gateway (page 15).

In order for the gateway to use the settings you configured, you must download
(copy) the updated Project file from your PC to the gateway.

Note: If jumper 3 of the module is set, this function is not available.

1 In the tree view in ProSoft Configuration Builder, right-click the PLX32-EIP-

MBTCP-UA icon and then choose DOWNLOAD FROM PC TO DEVICE. This

opens the Download dialog box.

2 In the Download dialog box, in the Select Connection Type dropdown box,

use the default ETHERNET option.
Note: If you connected to the module using a temporary IP address, the

Ethernet address field contains that temporary IP address. ProSoft
Configuration Builder uses this temporary IP address to connect to the
module.

3 Click TEST CONNECTION to verify that the IP address allows access to the

module.

4 If the connection succeeds, click DOWNLOAD to transfer the Ethernet

configuration to the module.

Note: The steps above only downloads or modifies the OPC UA server’s IP address and name, it
does not download or modify the OPC UA configuration.

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If the Test Connection procedure fails, you will see an error message. To correct
the error, follow these steps.

1 Click OK to dismiss the error message.
2 In the Download dialog box, click BROWSE DEVICE(S) to open ProSoft

Discovery Service.

3 Right-click the module and then choose SELECT FOR PCB.
4 Close ProSoft Discovery Service.
5 Click DOWNLOAD to transfer the configuration to the module.

2.9 Uploading the Project from the Gateway

Note: For instructions on connecting to the module with your PC, see Connecting the PC to the
Gateway (page 15).

You can upload the project settings from the PLX32-EIP-MBTCP-UA into the
current project in ProSoft Configuration Builder on your PC.

1 In the tree view in ProSoft Configuration Builder, right-click the PLX32-EIP-

MBTCP-UA icon and then choose UPLOAD FROM DEVICE TO PC. This opens

the Upload dialog box.

2 In the Upload dialog box, in the Select Connection Type dropdown box, use

the default ETHERNET setting.

Note: If you connected to the module using a temporary IP address, the Ethernet address field
contains that temporary IP address. ProSoft Configuration Builder uses this temporary IP address
to connect to the module.

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3 Click TEST CONNECTION to verify that the IP address allows access to the

module.

4 If the connection succeeds, click UPLOAD to transfer the Ethernet

configuration to the PC.

Note: The steps above only uploads or modifies the OPC UA server’s IP address and name, it
does not upload or modify the OPC UA configuration.

If the Test Connection procedure fails, you will see an error message. To correct
the error, follow these steps.

1 Click OK to dismiss the error message.
2 In the Upload dialog box, click BROWSE DEVICE(S) to open ProSoft Discovery

Service.

3 Right-click the module and then choose SELECT FOR PCB.
4 Close ProSoft Discovery Service.
5 Click DOWNLOAD to transfer the configuration to the module.

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