ProSoft Technology ILX56-MM User Manual

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InRAx Message Manager for Industrial Communication

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Important Safety Information

WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS. AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE D'EXPLOSION – AVANT DE DÉCONNECTER L'EQUIPMENT, COUPER LE COURANT OU S'ASSURER QUE L'EMPLACEMENT EST DÉSIGNÉ NON DANGEREUX.

Markings

CSA/cUL C22.2 No. 213-1987 CSA CB Certified IEC61010

243333 Temp Code T5

0° C <= Ta <= 60° C

Warnings

North America Warnings

A Warning - Explosion Hazard - Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2. B Warning - Explosion Hazard - When in Hazardous Locations, turn off power before replacing or rewiring

modules. Warning - Explosion Hazard - Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous.

Conditions of Safe Usage:

Power, Input, and Output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with the authority having jurisdiction

A Warning - Explosion Hazard - When in hazardous locations, turn off power before replacing or wiring modules. B Warning - Explosion Hazard - Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is

known to be non-hazardous.

C These products are intended to be mounted in an IP54 enclosure. The devices shall provide external means to

prevent the rated voltage being exceeded by transient disturbances of more than 40%.

D DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGIZED.

Electrical Ratings

 Backplane Current Load: 1000 mA @ 5 V DC  Operating Temperature: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)  Storage Temperature: -40 to 80°C (-40 to 176°F)  Shock: 30g Operational; 50g non-operational; Vibration: 5 g from 10 to 150 Hz  Relative Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)  All phase conductor sizes must be at least 1.3 mm (squared) and all earth ground conductors must be at least

4mm (squared).

Battery Life Advisory

This module uses a Lithium Vanadium Pentoxide battery to backup the date/time settings of the real-time clock and the BIOS settings in CMOS. The battery recharges whenever the module is receiving power and should not need to be replaced for the life of the module. The module must be powered for approximately twenty hours before the battery becomes fully charged.

If the module is left in an unpowered state for approximately 21 or more days, the battery will be completely drained and the module BIOS, date, and time will revert to their default settings. Before you remove a module from its power source, ensure the battery is fully charged. You can tell the battery is fully charged when the Battery State (ERR) LED is OFF.

Note: The battery is not user-replaceable.

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Contents

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

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

ProSoft Technology® Product Documentation .................................................................................... 2

Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 3

Warnings ............................................................................................................................................. 3

Battery Life Advisory ........................................................................................................................... 4

Guide to the ILX56-MM User Manual 9

1 Start Here 11

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

1.8

Overview.................................................................................................................. 12

Deployment Checklist .............................................................................................. 13

System Requirements ............................................................................................. 14

Package Contents ................................................................................................... 15

Setup Jumper .......................................................................................................... 16

Install the Module in the Rack ................................................................................. 17

Connect to the Module's Web page ........................................................................ 18

Logging In ................................................................................................................ 20

2 Administration 21

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.6.1

2.6.2

2.6.3

2.6.4

Device Information .................................................................................................. 22

Network Settings ..................................................................................................... 23

System Functions .................................................................................................... 25

Time Sync ............................................................................................................... 27

Audit Log ................................................................................................................. 29

User Administration ................................................................................................. 30

Security.................................................................................................................... 31

Adding a New User ................................................................................................. 32

Editing an Existing User .......................................................................................... 33

Deleting a User ........................................................................................................ 34

Scanner Modes ....................................................................................................... 35

3 Configure the ILX56-MM module 37

3.1

3.2

3.2.1

3.2.2

3.2.3

3.3

3.3.1

3.3.2

3.3.3

3.3.4

3.4

3.4.1

Editing Configuration Objects .................................................................................. 39

Interfaces and Devices ............................................................................................ 40

Allen-Bradley PLCs ................................................................................................. 41

Siemens Step 7 (S7) PLCs ..................................................................................... 45

Modbus TCP/IP (Schneider Electric Quantum PLCs) ............................................. 46

Tags ......................................................................................................................... 49

ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FlexLogix .................................................................. 50

PLC5, MicroLogix and SLC ..................................................................................... 51

Schneider Electric Quantum PLCs .......................................................................... 52

Siemens S7 ............................................................................................................. 53

Transfer Lists ........................................................................................................... 55

Data Conversion During Transfers .......................................................................... 55

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3.4.2

3.5

3.6

3.7

3.8

3.4.3

3.5.1

3.5.2

3.5.3

Editing Transfer Lists .............................................................................................. 56

Execution of Transfer Lists ..................................................................................... 56

Triggers ................................................................................................................... 57

Hysteresis Example ................................................................................................ 58

Range Example ...................................................................................................... 58

Trigger Scanning .................................................................................................... 58

Saving the Configuration ........................................................................................ 59

Reloading the Configuration ................................................................................... 60

Resetting the Configuration .................................................................................... 61

4 Verify Communication 63

4.1

4.2

4.3

Viewing Data Transfer Statistics in the ILX56-MM Module .................................... 64

Viewing Trigger Statistics in the ILX56-MM Module ............................................... 65

Viewing Controller Tags .......................................................................................... 66

5 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 67

5.1

5.2

5.3

5.3.1

5.3.2

5.3.3

5.3.4

5.3.5

5.3.6

Cannot Log in.......................................................................................................... 68

Setup Mode ............................................................................................................. 69

Status ...................................................................................................................... 70

Device Status .......................................................................................................... 70

Runtime Status ....................................................................................................... 71

Tranferring Diagnostic Information from MM to a Controller on the Network ......... 76

Event Logs .............................................................................................................. 79

Chassis Status ........................................................................................................ 80

Resource Status ..................................................................................................... 81

6 Reference 83

6.1

6.1.1

6.1.2

6.1.3

6.1.4

6.1.5

6.1.6

6.2

6.3

6.3.1

6.3.2

6.3.3

6.3.4

6.3.5

6.3.6

6.3.7

6.3.8

6.4

6.4.1

6.4.2

6.4.3

6.4.4

6.4.5

Product Specifications ............................................................................................ 84

Functional Overview ............................................................................................... 84

Triggers ................................................................................................................... 84

Transfer Lists .......................................................................................................... 86

Data Transfer .......................................................................................................... 86

Bridging ................................................................................................................... 87

Configuration Editor ................................................................................................ 87

Tag Filters ............................................................................................................... 88

Base Data Type Conversion Rules ........................................................................ 90

Boolean ................................................................................................................... 90

INT8, UINT8, CHAR, or BYTE ................................................................................ 90

INT16, UINT16, or WORD ...................................................................................... 91

INT32, UINT32, or DWORD ................................................................................... 91

INT64, UINT64, or QWORD ................................................................................... 92

Float32 .................................................................................................................... 92

Float64 .................................................................................................................... 92

String ....................................................................................................................... 93

Errors ...................................................................................................................... 94

Level 0: Permanent Errors ...................................................................................... 94

Level 1: Clearable Errors ........................................................................................ 95

Level 2: Warnings ................................................................................................... 95

Level 3: Informational Events ................................................................................. 95

Level 4 Verbose Informational Events .................................................................... 95

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6.4.6

6.4.7

6.4.8

Operation of Transfer Status ................................................................................... 96

Commonly Posted Context Strings ....................................................................... 102

Clearing the Error Counts...................................................................................... 102

7 Support, Service & Warranty 103

Contacting Technical Support ......................................................................................................... 103

7.1

7.2

7.1.1

7.1.2

7.1.3

7.2.1

7.2.2

7.2.3

7.2.4

7.2.5

7.2.6

7.2.7

7.2.8

7.2.9

7.2.10

Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions.............................. 105

Returning Any Product .......................................................................................... 105

Returning Units Under Warranty ........................................................................... 106

Returning Units Out of Warranty ........................................................................... 106

LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................... 107

What Is Covered By This Warranty ....................................................................... 107

What Is Not Covered By This Warranty ................................................................ 108

Disclaimer Regarding High Risk Activities ............................................................ 108

Intellectual Property Indemnity .............................................................................. 109

Disclaimer of all Other Warranties ........................................................................ 109

Limitation of Remedies ** ...................................................................................... 110

Time Limit for Bringing Suit ................................................................................... 110

No Other Warranties ............................................................................................. 110

Allocation of Risks ................................................................................................. 110

Controlling Law and Severability ........................................................................... 110

Index 111

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Guide to the ILX56-MM User Manual

Function Section to Read Details

Introduction (Must Do)

Logging In, Administration and Module Configuration

Verify Communication Diagnostic and

Troubleshooting

Reference Product Specifications Functional Overview Glossary

Support, Service, and Warranty

Index

→

Start Here (page 10) This Section introduces the customer to the

module. Included are: package contents, system requirements, and hardware installation.

Logging In (page 20) Administration (page

21) Configuration (page

37)

Verifying Communication (page 63)

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting (page 67)

Reference (page 83) Functional Overview Product

Specifications

Support, Service and Warranty (page

103)

This section describes how to log in, how to administer the module, and how to configure the module.

This section describes how to verify communications with the network. Diagnostic and Troubleshooting procedures.

These sections contain general references associated with this product, Specifications, and the Functional Overview.

This section contains Support, Service and Warranty information.

Index of chapters.

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1 Start Here

In This Chapter

 Overview ............................................................................................... 12

 Deployment Checklist ............................................................................ 13

 System Requirements ........................................................................... 14

 Package Contents ................................................................................. 15

 Setup Jumper ........................................................................................ 16

 Install the Module in the Rack ............................................................... 17

 Connect to the Module's Web page ....................................................... 18

 Logging In .............................................................................................. 20

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

 Rockwell Automation® RSLogix™ software: launch the program, configure

ladder logic, and transfer the ladder logic to the processor

 Microsoft Windows: install and launch programs, execute menu commands,

navigate dialog boxes, and enter data

 Hardware installation and wiring: install the module and safely connect

Message Manager and ControlLogix devices to a power source and to the ILX56-MM module's application ports

Caution: You must be able to complete the application without exposing personnel or

equipment to unsafe or inappropriate working conditions.

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1.1 Overview

The ILX56-Message Manager is a communications interface that can be installed in a Rockwell Automation® ControlLogix® 1756 chassis to provide data transfer functionality between automation systems based on a diverse range of controllers and processors. Supported systems include:

 Rockwell Automation (RA) ControlLogix Programmable Automation Controller

(PAC) systems

 RA CompactLogix™ (CPLX) PAC systems  Allen-Bradley® (A-B) PLC5® systems  A-B SLC™ systems  A-B MicroLogix™ systems  Siemens Step 7® systems with Industrial Ethernet communications (does not

support configured TSAP connections)

 Schneider Electric® Quantum™ PLC systems with Modbus TCP/IP

communications

 Any devices that support Modbus TCP/IP Protocol

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1.2 Deployment Checklist

Before you begin configuring the module, consider the following questions. Your answers will help you determine the scope of your project and the configuration requirements for a successful deployment.

1 ____________ Will the ILX56-MM require a static IP address for either or

both Ethernet ports, or will it obtain IP address(es) from a DHCP Server? Obtain IP address information from your Network Administrator, and then record the IP Address settings in the following table:

Ethernet Ports Port 1 Port 2

DHCP? (Yes/No) Static IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway

2 ____________ How many controllers and processors will be exchanging data

in your application?

3 ____________ What kinds of processors need to be linked for your

application?

4 ____________ What network protocols are used for the links? 5 ____________ What types of user accounts do you need to create? Users

(to modify configurations) or Administrators (to control configuration access)

6 ____________ Which data transfers should happen on a regular timed-

interval basis? Which transfers should happen only on data change or logic events?

7 ____________ Do you need controllers or other communications modules

installed in the same chassis as the ILX56-MM?

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1.3 System Requirements

The ILX56-MM module requires the following minimum hardware and software components:

 Rockwell Automation® ControlLogix™ processor, with compatible power

supply and one free slot in the rack for the ILX56-MM module. The module requires 1 Amp of available 5 VDC power

 Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 programming software version 16 or

higher

 Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software version 2.51 or higher  Pentium® II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or higher)

recommended

 Supported operating systems:

Microsoft Windows Vista

Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3

Microsoft Windows Server 2003

 Microsoft Internet Explorer version 7, or higher. Other web browsers are not

supported at this time

 128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended  100 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application

requirements)

 256-color VGA graphics adapter, 800 x 600 minimum resolution (True Color

1024 × 768 recommended)

 CD-ROM drive

Note: The Hardware and Operating System requirements in this list are the minimum recommended to install and run software provided by ProSoft Technology. Other third party applications may have different minimum requirements. Refer to the documentation for any third party applications for system requirements.

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1.4 Package Contents

The following components are included with your ILX56-MM module, and are all required for installation and configuration.

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

Qty. Part Name Part Number Part Description

1 ILX56-MM Module ILX56-MM InRAx Message Manager for Industrial

1 ProSoft Solutions CD CD-014 Contains sample programs, utilities, and

1 Cable RL-CBL025 5 foot Ethernet Straight-Through Cable

If any of these components are missing, please contact ProSoft Technology Support for replacement parts.

Communication

documentation for the ILX56-MM module.

(Gray)

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1.5 Setup Jumper

There is one S Setup Jumper acts as "write protection" for the module's firmware. In "write protected" mode, the Setup pins are not connected, and the module's firmware cannot be overwritten.

The following illustration shows the ILX56-MM jumper configuration, with the Setup Jumper OFF.

If you need to update the firmware, apply the Setup jumper to both pins.

Note: If you are installing the module in a remote rack, you may prefer to leave the Setup pins jumpered. That way, you can update the module's firmware without requiring physical access to the module.

ETUP JUMPER

located on the back of the module, labeled J1. The

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1.6 Install the Module in the Rack

If you have not already installed and configured your ControlLogix processor and power supply, please do so before installing the ILX56-MM module. Refer to your Rockwell Automation product documentation for installation instructions.

Warning: You must follow all safety instructions when installing this or any other electronic devices. Failure to follow safety procedures could result in damage to hardware or data, or even serious injury or death to personnel. Refer to the documentation for each device you plan to connect to verify that suitable safety procedures are in place before installing or servicing the device.

After you have checked the placement of the jumper, insert ILX56-MM into the ControlLogix chassis. Use the same technique recommended by Rockwell Automation to remove and install ControlLogix modules.

You can install or remove ControlLogix system components while chassis power is applied and the system is operating. However, please note the following warning.

Warning: When you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on, an electrical arc can occur. An electrical arc can cause personal injury or property damage by:  sending an erroneous signal to your system's actuators causing unintended machine motion or

loss of process control

 causing an explosion in a hazardous environment Verify that power is removed or the area is non-hazardous before proceeding. Repeated electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on both the module and its mating connector. Worn contacts may create electrical resistance that can affect module operation.

1 Align the module with the top and bottom guides, and then slide it into the

rack until the module is firmly against the backplane connector.

2 With a firm but steady push, snap the module into place. 3 Check that the holding clips on the top and bottom of the module are securely

in the locking holes of the rack.

4 Turn power ON.

Note: If you insert the module improperly, the system may stop working, or may behave unpredictably.

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1.7 Connect to the Module's Web page

If your network is configured to use IP addresses in the range 192.168.1.xxx, open Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 7, or higher), and connect to the following address:

http://192.168.1.254 If your network is configured to use a different IP range, follow these steps:

1 Disconnect your PC from the network 2 Connect the Ethernet cable between the Ethernet port on your PC and Port 1

on the module

3 Temporarily change the IP address and Subnet Mask on your PC to match

the network configuration on the module: IP address: 192.168.1.1

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Important: Make a note of your IP Address settings. You will need to restore these settings before you reconnect to the network.

4 Open Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 7, or higher) and connect to the

following address: http://192.168.1.254

5 Click the L

OGIN

button at the bottom of the screen, and use the following

username and password to login.

Username: Password:

6 Click the A

admin

DMINISTRATION

tab, and then the N

ETWORK

tab. Configure the IP

Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway to work with your network.

7 Click the S

AVE

button to apply the updated settings.

8 Change the IP Address and Subnet Mask settings on your PC back to their

original values, and then reconnect your PC to the network.

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9 Connect to the module's web page again at the module's new IP address. The following table describes the default Ethernet port configuration and login

information.

Factory Default settings

Ethernet Ports: IP: 192.168.1.254. DHCP User Name: admin Password: admin

Port 1 Port 2

Important: The User Name and Password are case-sensitive.

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1.8 Logging In

You can view the status and configuration of the ILX56-MM module without logging in. However, to modify the module's configuration, or to perform maintenance tasks, you must log in.

The L

OGIN

and L

module's web page.

To Log In

Click the L

Note: Only one user can be logged into the module at a time.

To Log Out

Click the L

OGOUT

OGIN

OGOUT

buttons are located in the status bar at the bottom of the

button on the status bar at the bottom of the page.

Note: When you close the browser, you are automatically logged out of the module.

If you attempt to log out of the module without saving changes that you have made, you are prompted to save or cancel the changes.

Click OK to save the changes. Click C saving.

ANCEL

to discard the changes without

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2 Administration

In This Chapter

 Device Information ................................................................................ 22

 Network Settings ................................................................................... 23

 System Functions .................................................................................. 25

 Time Sync ............................................................................................. 27

 Audit Log ............................................................................................... 29

 User Administration ............................................................................... 30

 Scanner Modes ..................................................................................... 35

The A

DMINISTRATION

The following table describes the tabs on the Administration page.

Tab Function

Device Configure device information. Network Configure the network ports. System Execute system functions. Time Sync Configure the time on the module

Audit Log View the audit log. The audit log consists of system operational events that

Users Create and manage user accounts.

page allows you to view or modify administration functions.

Configure time synchronization for the controllers.

have occurred since the module was first started. For example, whenever the system mode is changed from run to idle or idle to run, this event will be in the log.

You must be logged in with Administrator privilege to view this tab.

Note: You must be logged on as a user with Administrator privilege to modify the settings on this page.

See also Administration (page 21).

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2.2 Network Settings

To open the N click the N

ETWORK

ETWORK SETTINGS

tab.

page, click the A

DMINISTRATION

tab, and then

The module has two RJ45 Ethernet ports, located at the bottom of the front panel on the module. You can configure the following settings for each port.

 Disabled  Static IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default Gateway (optional)  DHCP (auto-configured through a DHCP server) Click the S

AVE

button to update these settings on the module.

Note: The only way to use both ports on the same subnet or Ethernet is to use a redundant wire solution. Without this each port must be on a separate Ethernet network.

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When you save the network settings, the module will log you out.

Click the R

ECONNECT

button, or press [F5] to reconnect to the module.

If you lose connection with the module, you can put the module in Setup Mode to temporarily set the network port settings back to the default values (page 16). This will allow you to connect to the module and correct the network settings.

Note: You must be logged on as a user with Administrator privilege to modify the settings on this page.

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2.3 System Functions

To open the S click the S

YSTEM

YSTEM FUNCTIONS

tab.

page, click the A

DMINISTRATION

tab, and then

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System functions you can execute on the module include

Function Description

Backup Choose which settings from the module you would like to backup by

checking C

ACKUP

ONFIGURATION

and/or A

DMINISTRATIVE SETTINGS

. Then click the

button to backup the current module configuration(s) to a file on

your computer.

DMINISTRATIVE SETTINGS

backs up all module configuration settings,

including network settings, device name, and so on.

ONFIGURATION

backs up the only the information that pertains to the transfer of data. You can then use this backup file to configure another module with the same settings.

Restore

Click the B

ROWSE

button to select a previously saved configuration file

from your computer. Click the R

ESTORE

button to restore the module to the state saved in the

configuration file. The module is rebooted after the configuration is restored. You will be

prompted to confirm the configuration restore and reboot.

Set Log Level Set the log level at which the scanner module will record events.

 Level 1 logs errors only. This is the recommended setting for most

applications.

 Levels 2 through 4 log informational events in increasing detail. Use

these levels for troubleshooting and support.  Level 0 logs only internal system errors. The scanner must be restarted before the new log level will take effect.

Click the R

EINITIALIZE

button to restart the scanner. You will be prompted

to confirm the reinitialize.

Clear Event Logs Clears the entire Event Log from the module. This cannot be undone. Update

You can update the module's firmware from this page. You should only

update the firmware if you have been directed to do so by ProSoft Technical Support.

Click the B

ROWSE

button to select the firmware file on your computer.

Firmware files have the file extension "fwa". Click the U

PDATE

button to perform the update on the module. You will be

prompted to confirm the update.

IMPORTANT: Do not cycle power or disconnect the Ethernet cable until the update is complete.

Important: You must clear your browser's cache (Tools/Delete Browsing History/Temporary Internet Files) after rebooting the module to ensure the old pages have been cleared from your browser's memory.

Reboot

Click the R confirm the reboot.

EBOOT

button to reboot the module. You will be prompted to

Note: You must be logged on as a user with Administrator privilege to modify the settings on this page.

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2.4 Time Sync

To open the T T

IME SYNC

tab.

IME SYNC

page, click the A

DMINISTRATION

tab, and then click the

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The ILX56-MM module can acquire a time signal from an SNTP time server on the Internet, or from the ControlLogix processor in the same rack with the ILX56MM.

The ILX56-MM can also set the time on ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and FlexLogix processors defined as Devices.

Note: The module will only obtain, and push, time while in R

Field Description

Timezone Select the time zone for the module. Source The module can poll one or more sources for a time signal.

IME SOURCES

module will attempt to synchronize with each of these sources in the specified order until it is successful.

IMEOUT

signal from each source.

Destination Select other devices that will be synchronized to the time on the module.

The items on this list are derived from the devices you have defined in the Configuration Editor.

Frequency Specify how often the module will receive and send time synchronization.

A Time Sync cycle will be started when the module is switched to Run. Click the S

Manual Time Set

Set the time and date, and then click the S To synchronize the time and date on the module to the time and date on

your local computer, click the S

specify the IP addresses for the time synchronization. The

is the number of seconds the module will wait to receive the time

AVE

button to save your Time settings to the module.

mode.

ET MANUAL TIME

YNC CURRENT TIME

button.

Note: You must be logged on as a user with Administrator privilege to modify the settings on this page.

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2.5 Audit Log

To open the A A

UDIT LOG

tab.

UDIT LOG

page, click the A

DMINISTRATION

tab, and then click the

The audit log is a chronological log of operational system events that have occurred since the module was first started. The audit log displays 50 records per page, in order from newest, at the top, to oldest, at the bottom.

The Audit Log records the following types of events

 Changing the module's operational mode  Modifying the configuration  Changing the event log level  Reinitializing the module  Backing up the configuration  Restoring the configuration  Updating the module  Other less frequent system events

Operation Description

Next 50

Previous 50

See also Security (page 31), Setup Mode (page 69), Administration (page 21).

Click the N current 50 events begin displayed.

Click the P the current 50 events begin displayed.

EXT 50

button to view the 50 events that occurred prior to the

REVIOUS

50 button to view the 50 events that occurred after

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2.6 User Administration

To open the U the U

SERS

SER ADMINISTRATION

tab.

page, click the A

DMINISTRATION

tab, then click

Note: You must be logged on as a user with Administrator privilege to modify the settings on this page.

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2.6.1 Security

The ILX56-MM provides three levels of security:

 G

UEST:

No user login account is required.

 P

ROJECT:

 A

DMINISTRATOR.

You must be logged in as a user with Project privilege

You must be logged in as a user with Administrator privilege.

Note: When you close the browser, you are automatically logged out. If you have problems logging in, double-check your username and password. The Login dialog will notify you if the username is not correct or the password is not correct. If you are sure you are using your correct username and password and you still cannot log in, see Cannot Login (page 68).

The following table describes functions that require security privilege.

Location Function Privilege Required

Status Bar Set Mode Project Configuration Editor All Functions Project Administration All Functions Administrator Administration/Users This page cannot be viewed without

Administrator privilege

Administrator

Note: Administrator privilege includes all Project privilege functions.

When you receive a new module, it comes configured with one default user who has Administrator privileges (full access to all module functions).

Username: Password:

admin

After configuring your user and administrator accounts, you should delete the default "admin" user for additional security.

If you forget your username and/or password you can reset the admin password (page 16). If you have deleted the default admin user, the default admin user will be restored with Administrator privilege.

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2.6.2 Adding a New User

1 Click N

to add a new user. This action opens the N

EW USER INFO

box.

2 Enter the User Name for the user. 3 Select the desired Privilege for the user: Project or Administrator. 4 Enter a Password for the user. 5 Enter the password again in the Confirm Password field. 6 Click OK to add the new user.

dialog

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2.6.3 Editing an Existing User

1 Select a user and click the E

dialog box

DIT

button. This action opens the E

DIT USER INFO

2 You can change the Username, Privilege, or Password.

If you change the password, you must also enter the new password in the Confirm Password edit box.

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2.6.4 Deleting a User

1 Select a user and click D 2 You will be prompted to confirm the deletion of the user.

3 To select multiple users for deletion, hold down the [S

while selecting users.

ELETE,

or press the [DEL] key to delete a user.

HIFT]

or [CTRL] key

See also Security (page 31), Setup Mode (page 69), Administration (page 21).

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2.7 Scanner Modes

The scanner mode controls the scanning of Triggers (page 57) and the transfer of data between Devices. The scanner can be in one of the following modes:

 In S

 In I

 In R

You must be logged into the module with Project or Administrator privilege to change the scanner mode. To change the scanner mode, click the I

illustration shows the ILX56-MM in I

TOP

mode, Triggers are not scanned and none of the Interfaces are active. The scanner only goes into Stop mode when a serious error has occurred. You cannot put the scanner into Stop mode yourself.

DLE

mode, Triggers are not scanned but the Interfaces are active. In Idle

mode, you can configure the scanner using the Configuration Editor.

mode, Triggers are scanned and the Interfaces are active. Data is actively transferred between controllers based on Trigger logic. You cannot configure the scanner while it is in Run mode.

buttons on the status bar at the bottom of the page. The following

DLE

mode.

DLE

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3 Configure the ILX56-MM module

In This Chapter

 Editing Configuration Objects ................................................................ 39

 Interfaces and Devices .......................................................................... 40

 Tags ...................................................................................................... 49

 Transfer Lists ......................................................................................... 55

 Triggers ................................................................................................. 57

 Saving the Configuration ....................................................................... 59

 Reloading the Configuration .................................................................. 60

 Resetting the Configuration ................................................................... 61

To open the Configuration Editor page, click the C

ONFIGURATION EDITOR

tab.

Note: To modify the settings on this page, you must be logged on as a user with Administrator or Project privilege, and the scanner must be in I scanner is in R

mode, you can view these settings, but you cannot change them.

DLE

mode (page 35). If you are not logged in, or if the

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The Configuration Editor page is divided into two panes.  The left pane is a tree view of Interfaces, Transfer Lists and Triggers. Click

the [+] icon next to each object to expand or collapse the tree view.

 The right pane shows the properties of objects you select in the tree view. The following table describes the types of objects you can configure.

Name Description

Interfaces Physical objects located in slots in the ControlLogix rack, or physical

objects connected to ports on the module.

Devices Physical objects (bridges) linking a controller to one of the Interfaces. See

Interfaces and Devices (page 40).

Tags Individual data objects in the controllers that can be transferred to another

controller. See Tags (page 49).

Triggers Define when to transfer data from one Interface (programmable controller)

to another. See Triggers (page 57).

Transfer lists Define what data to transfer between Devices. See Transfer Lists (page

55).

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3.1 Editing Configuration Objects

To use the Configuration Editor, expand the Tree View (left pane), and then select the object to edit.

 Click the N

object.

 Click the E

double-click the selected object in the tree view.

 Click the D

then press the [DEL] key to Delete (permanently remove) the object.

button on the toolbar to create a new object under the selected

DIT

button to view or modify the selected object. Or, you can

ELETE

button to delete the selected object. Or, select an object and

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3.2 Interfaces and Devices

You can configure the module to send and receive tag data to/from controllers in the local ControlLogix rack, connected remotely through a bridge, or via one of the Ethernet ports on the module. Interfaces are used to configure controllers or bridges in the local ControlLogix rack. Devices are used to configure bridges and controllers that are remotely connected through bridges in the local rack or one of the Ethernet ports on the module.

Data transferred to or from a PLC 5®, SLC™, or MicroLogix™ may be transferred via one of the supported bridges or one of the Ethernet ports on the module. Data transferred to or from a, or ControlLogix® Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) can be transferred directly to/from a controller in the ControlLogix rack or to/from a remote ControlLogix PAC via one of the supported bridges or one of the Ethernet ports on the module.

Data transferred to or from a Siemens Step 7 (S7) PLC or Schneider Electric Quantum PLC must be done through one of the Ethernet ports of the module.

Use the Configuration Editor to create, modify, or delete Interfaces and Devices. Select the Interfaces node in the Configuration Editor tree. The content pane will

display a table containing all of the Interfaces.

 Click NEW to create a new Interface.  Click E  Click D

You can also edit an Interface by double clicking on the Interface in the Configuration Editor tree or in the content pane.

DIT

to edit the selected Interface.

ELETE

or press the [DEL] key to delete the selected Interface.

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3.2.1 Allen-Bradley PLCs

An Allen-Bradley (AB) PLC can be defined as an Interface or as a Device.  A Device defined as an Interface (controller) will contain a Tags node under it

in the Configuration Editor tree. The Tags node contains all the Tags referenced for that controller.

 A Device defined as a Bridge will contain a Devices node under it in the

Configuration Editor tree.

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Each Interface and Device has a unique Name, a Timeout, and addressing information.

 The Timeout specifies the timeout value in milliseconds to be used in

communicating with the device.

 The addressing information contains information to address the device on the

network or in the rack where the device is located.

Depending on the Interface Type and Device Type, other parameters may also be available. The following table describes the addressing parameters for each interface/device type.

Parameter Description

Interfaces Addressing is specified as a slot number. ControlNet bridge Addressing is specified as a node number. DHRIO bridge Addressing is specified as a channel and node number. DH485 bridge Addressing is specified as a channel and node number.

Bridges (ControlLogix Backplane)

Devices are configured under a bridge interface in the local rack. Select the

EVICES

node in the Configuration Editor tree. The content pane will display a

table containing all of the Devices defined for that bridge. The ILX56-MM supports the following bridges:

 EtherNet/IP®  DHRIO  DH485  ControlNet ™

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EtherNet/IP Bridge

A 1756 EtherNet/IP bridge in the local rack can be connected directly to a PLC 5, SLC, or MicroLogix.

An EtherNet/IP bridge can also be connected to another EtherNet/IP bridge or CompactLogix PAC in a remote rack.

An EtherNet/IP bridge in a remote rack can be connected to a ControlLogix PAC in that rack or an EtherNet/IP bridge, ControlNet bridge, DHRIO bridge, or DH485 bridge in that remote rack.

An EtherNet/IP bridge rack can be connected to a CompactLogix PAC.

DHRIO Bridge

A DHRIO bridge in the local rack can be connected directly to a PLC 5 or SLC, or, connected to another DHRIO bridge in a remote ControlLogix rack.

A DHRIO bridge in a remote rack can be connected to a ControlLogix PAC in that rack or an EtherNet/IP bridge, ControlNet bridge, DHRIO bridge, or DH485 bridge in that remote rack.

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ControlNet Bridge

A ControlNet bridge in the local rack can be connected directly to a PLC 5 or, connected to another ControlNet bridge in a remote ControlLogix rack.

A ControlNet bridge in a remote rack can be connected to a ControlLogix PLC in that rack or an EtherNet/IP bridge, ControlNet bridge, DHRIO bridge, or DH485 bridge in that remote rack.

DH485 Bridge

A DH485 bridge in the local rack can be connected directly to an SLC, MicroLogix, or ControlLogix PAC, or, connected to another DH485 bridge in a remote ControlLogix rack.

A DH485 bridge in a remote rack can be connected to a ControlLogix PAC in that rack or an EtherNet/IP bridge, ControlNet bridge, DHRIO bridge, or DH485 bridge in that remote rack.

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ControlLogix PLC

A ControlLogix PAC in the local rack can be connected through a bridge module to a PLC 5, SLC, MicroLogix, or ControlLogix PAC, or, connected to another ControlLogix PAC in a remote ControlLogix rack.

A ControlLogix PAC in a remote rack can be connected to a ControlLogix PAC in that rack or an EtherNet/IP bridge, ControlNet bridge, DHRIO bridge, or DH485 bridge in that remote rack.

3.2.2 Siemens Step 7 (S7) PLCs

An Interface defined as a Siemens S7 will contain a Tags node under it in the Configuration Editor tree. The Tags node contains all the Tags referenced for that controller.

Each Interface has a unique Name, IP address, Remote Rack Number, Remote Slot Number, number of Retries, and Timeout.

The Timeout specifies the timeout value in milliseconds to be used in communicating with the device.

The addressing information: IP address, Remote Rack Number, and Remote Slot Number contains information to address the device on the S7 Industrial Ethernet network.

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3.2.3 Modbus TCP/IP (Schneider Electric Quantum PLCs)

An Interface defined as Modbus TCP/IP will contain a Devices node under it in the Configuration Editor tree.

Each Devices node will contain a Tags node under it in the Configuration Editor tree. The Tags node contains all the Tags referenced for that controller.

Each Interface has a unique Name, IP Address and Timeout. The Timeout specifies the timeout value in milliseconds to be used in communicating with the device.

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Each Device has the following unique parameters.

Parameter Description

Node Address The Modbus Node Address of the slave device to connect to the

module. If you are connecting to a Quantum PLC via a bridge, enter the Modbus node address of the device connect to the module. If you are directly connecting to a Quantum PLC, set this to 0.

Message Idle Time The idle time between messages in milliseconds. Range is 0 to 50.

data, where:

Normal Longs/Floats occupy two 16-bit registers.

Modicon Longs/Floats occupy two 16-bit registers.

32-bit Longs/Floats occupy one 32-bit register.

Maximum Data Bytes The maximum number of register or coil data bytes contained in a

single MODBUS message body. Valid options are 4, 32, 64, 128, 192, and 244. If an array tag is larger than this value, multiple messages may be used to complete the data access.

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Parameter Description

Maximum Data Byte Gap The byte gap allowed in the reading of the register or coil data block.

Valid options are:

0 No gaps are allowed in the reg/coil data block.

Only sequential contiguous reg/coil read requests may be combined in a request message. For example, sequential reads of Status Bits 10001 and 10003 will result in two read request messages.

1 Scattered Coil (0x0000) and Status Bit (1x0000)

read requests with up to a 1 byte (8 bit) gap may be combined in a single request message. For example, sequential reads of 10001 and 10003 will result in a single request message with 10002 being discarded. Scattered sequential Holding (4x0000) and Input (3x0000) register accesses must be contained or exactly adjacent.

8 Scattered sequential reg/coil read requests that

have up to an 8 byte gap may be combined in the same read request message.

16 Scattered sequential reg/coil read requests that

have up to a 16 byte gap may be combined in the same read request message.

32 Scattered sequential reg/coil read requests that

have up to a 32 byte gap may be combined in the same read request message.

64 Scattered sequential reg/coil read requests that

have up to a 64 byte gap may be combined in the same read request message.

128 Scattered sequential reg/coil read requests that

have up to a 128 byte gap may be combined in the same read request message.

Single Register Writes Determines if multiple or single register writes will occur. If this option is

"ON", 16-bit register writes will be executed one at a time, 32-bit writes will be executed one at a time, and coil writes will be executed one at a time. Array writes will require multiple messages to complete.

Timeout The timeout value in milliseconds to be used in communicating with the

device.

You must be logged on as a user with Project or Administrator privilege to modify the module data transfer configuration.

See also Status.

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6 Reference

In This Chapter

 Product Specifications ........................................................................... 84

 Tag Filters ............................................................................................. 88

 Base Data Type Conversion Rules ....................................................... 90

 Errors..................................................................................................... 94

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6.1 Product Specifications

The ILX56-MM ("InRAx Message Manager for Industrial Communication") allows Rockwell Automation ControlLogix I/O compatible processors to interface easily with other MM protocol compatible devices.

6.1.1 Functional Overview

The primary means of transmitting data transfer messages between diverse systems is through the two Ethernet ports on the module. All data transferred to and from Siemens or Schneider Electric systems must be done via one of these Ethernet ports. Data may also be transferred between different RA systems using the EtherNet/IP protocol common among RA processors.

The ILX56-MM can transfer data directly across the backplane to and from a ControlLogix PAC installed in the same chassis. This ability to communicate across the ControlLogix backplane means that the ILX56-MM can also take advantage of the "bridging" capability of certain RA communications modules and protocols.

6.1.2 Triggers

Triggers allow you to control message execution in the ILX56-MM by linking to a logical event or the change of value of a monitored tag or tags. A Trigger may be linked to one or more Transfer Lists. When the trigger conditions are true, the associated Transfer List or Lists will execute the configured data transfer commands.

Triggers allows end-users a measure of logic control over message execution. If existing process variable tags or existing conditional tags are used as trigger tags, normal process execution will trigger message transfers with no additional control logic needed. There are two types of triggers consisting of ILX34_Trig, and MM_Stats. Both types include Actions and Error Handle as seen in the following screen.

NOTE: You must be logged on as a user with Project privilege to modify the module's data transfer configuration.

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Actions

Actions specify an optional Transfer List to execute when the Trigger is fired.

Error Handle ILX56-MM

Error Handle specifies an optional Transfer List to execute when the Trigger enters and exits the Error State. The Trigger Error State will be initiated by any contained Tag Access or transfer failure. The Error State will be cleared on a successful trigger completion. The specified Error Handle Transfer List can also be executed with a separate Periodic Trigger to refresh the data if desired/required.

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6.1.3 Transfer Lists

A Transfer List will contain one or more message commands. Each command in the list will specify all the information needed to complete one data transfer transaction, in much the same way as a MSG instruction in RA ladder logic would contain all the information for one message. Multiple Transfer Lists may be created to help you better organize your communications tasks by allowing related messages to be grouped together. This also allows groups of messages to be controlled by changes of data tag values, called Triggers or trigger events.

6.1.4 Data Transfer

Data transfer messages are created and controlled in the ILX56-MM using Transfer Lists and Triggers. Transfer Lists determine what values are to be transferred through the Message Manager between programmable controllers on the various networks. For the most part, this messaging happens automatically, based on the message configurations contained in the Transfer Lists.

The Message Manager transfers data to and from ControlLogix PACs by using their Controller Tag database. Controller Tags are individual data objects or object arrays in the ControlLogix processor memory database. Tags must be created in the RSLogix5000 project and downloaded to the ControlLogix PAC before they may be used in a Message Manager Transfer List.

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6.1.5 Bridging

Bridging refers to the ability of some processors and communications modules to directly pass data transfer messages from one network protocol to devices on a different network using a different network protocol and return the requested data from the responding device back the requesting device. Bridges supported by the Message Manager include the 1756 EtherNet/IP bridges, the 1756 ControlNet bridges, the 1756 DH485 bridge, and the 1756 DHRIO bridge.

6.1.6 Configuration Editor

A web browser-based Configuration Editor allows you to easily connect to and configure the module. Just enter the IP or DNS name of the module in the browser address box to bring up the configuration web pages.

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6.2 Tag Filters

Character Filter Meaning

0-9, a-z, A-Z, :, /, _ The character in the tag name or user defined type member name must

? Any single character in the tag name or user defined type member name will

* Any number of characters in the tag name or user defined type member

. A character in the tag name must match the '." character exactly, or the tag

match the character exactly.

Example:

ab_c will match only a tag named ab_c.

match this character.

Example:

ab?de will match any tags that start with ab, followed by a single character, followed by de. abcde and abbde would both match this filter. abccde would not match this filter.

name will match this character.

Examples:

*.* will match any tags that are tags of user defined type or any tags that contain a '.' in the tag name.

abc* will match any tags that start with abc.

Note:

The '*' wildcard is only matched within a tag name or user defined type member name. Thus, abc*abc will only match tags that begin with abc and end with abc. abc*abc will not match tags that start with abc and have a structure member that ends with abc.

must be of user defined type and the following characters must be found in a member of the user defined type.

Examples:

Program:MainProgram.myTag will only match a tag in the Logix MainProgram named myTag.

myStruct.abc will only match the member named abc of the tag named myStruct of user defined type.

Note:

If a '." character begins the Tag Filter or '." characters are adjacent to each other or directly adjacent to an array index, the '.' are assumed to be separated by wildcard searches.

Examples:

.abc* will match any tag of user defined type that has a member that begins with the characters abc or any tag with a name that contains .abc. This is the equivalent of *.abc*. ..abc* will match any tag of user defined type that has a member of user defined type that has a member that begins with abc or any tag of user defined type whose name contains a '.' and has a member that begins with abc. This is the equivalent of *.*.abc*. .[ ] will match any tag of user defined type that has a member that is an array. This is the equivalent of *.*[*].

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Character Filter Meaning

[ followed by ] Indicates a selection of one or more elements from a tag that is an array.

Examples:

array1[0] will match the element 0 of the tag named array1 that is an array. array1[4-6] will match elements 4, 5, and 6 of the tag named array1 that is

an array. marray1[1,2,1-3] will match elements 1, 2, and 3 where the 1st dimension is

1, and the 2nd dimension is 2 of the tag named marray1 that is a 3 dimensional array.

marray1[*,1-2] will match elements 1 and 2 of all the 1st dimensions of the tag named marray1 that is a 2 dimensional array.

[ ] will match any tag that is an array. This is the equivalent of [*].

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6.3 Base Data Type Conversion Rules

6.3.1 Boolean

Source Conversion

BOOL Direct Assignment. INT8, UINT8, CHAR,

BYTE, INT16, UINT16, WORD, INT32,

If the source data value is zero, the destination data value will be set to zero. If the source data value is nonzero, the destination data value will be

set to one. UINT32, DWORD, INT64, UINT64, or QWORD

FLOAT32 or FLOAT64 The source value is rounded to the nearest INT64 value and the above

INT64 to BOOL conversion rule applied. STRING The string is converted to INT64 and moved according to the above INT64

to BOOL conversion rule. If the string could not be converted to INT64

(invalid chars, overflow, and so on), a conversion error will result

6.3.2 INT8, UINT8, CHAR, or BYTE

Source Conversion

BOOL The source value of zero or one is assigned to the destination. INT8, UINT8, CHAR,

or BYTE

INT16, UINT16, WORD, INT32, UINT32, DWORD, INT64, UINT64, or QWORD

FLOAT32 or FLOAT64 The source value is rounded to the nearest INT64 value and the above

STRING The string is converted to INT64 and moved according to the above INT64

Direct assignment. If source is unsigned (UINT8, CHAR, or BYTE) and

dest is signed (INT8) a value change may result (255 to -1 for example). If

source is signed and dest is unsigned a value change may result (-2 to 254

for example).

The most significant source data byte(s) are discarded (possible data loss).

The least significant source data byte is copied to the destination.

INT64 to 8 bit INT conversion rule applied. If the rounded source value will

not fit in an INT64 a conversion error will result.

to 8 bit INT conversion rule. If the string could not be converted to INT64

(invalid chars, overflow, and so on) a conversion error will result.

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6.3.3 INT16, UINT16, or WORD

Source Conversion

BOOL The source value of zero or one is assigned to the destination. INT8, UINT8, CHAR,

or BYTE INT16, UINT16, or

WORD INT32, UINT32,

DWORD, INT64, UINT64, or QWORD

FLOAT32 or FLOAT64

The source data value is assigned to the destination (sign extend where appropriate).

The source value is copied directly to the destination possibly resulting in a signed/unsigned value change (-1 to 65535 or 65535 to -1 for example).

The most significant source data WORD(s) are discarded (possible data loss). The least significant source data WORD is copied directly to the destination.

The source value is rounded to the nearest INT64 value and the above INT64 to 16 bit INT conversion rule applied. If the rounded source value will not fit in an INT64 a conversion error will result.

STRING The string is converted to INT64 and moved according to the above INT64

to 16 bit INT conversion rule. If the string could not be converted to INT64 (invalid chars, overflow, and so on) a conversion error will result.

6.3.4 INT32, UINT32, or DWORD

Source Conversion

BOOL The source value of zero or one is assigned to the destination. INT8, UINT8, CHAR,

BYTE, INT16, UINT16, or WORD

INT32, UINT32, or DWORD

INT64, UINT64, or QWORD

FLOAT32 or FLOAT64

STRING The string is converted to INT64 and moved according to the above INT64

The source data value is assigned to the destination (sign extend where appropriate).

The source value is copied directly to the destination possibly resulting in a signed/unsigned value change.

The most significant source data DWORD(s) are discarded (possible data loss). The least significant source data DWORD is copied directly to the destination.

The source value is rounded to the nearest INT64 value and the above INT64 to 32 bit INT conversion rule applied. If the rounded source value will not fit in an INT64 a conversion error will result.

to 32 bit INT conversion rule. If the string could not be converted to INT64 (invalid chars, overflow, and so on) a conversion error will result.

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6.3.5 INT64, UINT64, or QWORD

Source Conversion

BOOL The source value of zero or one is assigned to the destination. INT8, UINT8, CHAR,

BYTE, INT16,

The source data value is assigned to the destination (sign extend where

appropriate). UINT16, WORD, INT32, UINT32, or DWORD

INT64, UINT64, or QWORD

FLOAT32 or FLOAT64

The source value is copied directly to the destination possibly resulting in a

signed/unsigned value change.

The source value is rounded to the nearest INT64 value and the above

INT64 to 64 bit INT conversion rule applied. If the rounded source value will

not fit in an INT64 a conversion error will result. STRING The string is converted to INT64 and moved according to the above INT64

to 64 bit INT conversion rule. If the string could not be converted to INT64

(invalid chars, overflow, and so on) a conversion error will result.

6.3.6 Float32

Source Conversion

BOOL The source value of zero or one is assigned to the destination. INT8, UINT8, CHAR,

BYTE, INT16, UINT16, WORD, INT32, UINT32, DWORD, INT64, UINT64, or QWORD

FLOAT32 Direct Assignment. FLOAT64 If source val < -3.4e38 or source val > 3.4e38 a conversion overflow error

STRING The string (with possible exponent) is converted to FLOAT32. If the string

The source data value is assigned to the destination possibly resulting in a

loss of precision.

will result. Otherwise, the source value will be assigned to the destination

with a loss of precision.

could not be converted to a FLOAT32 (invalid chars, overflow, and so on) a

conversion error will result.

6.3.7 Float64

Source Conversion

BOOL The source value of zero or one is assigned to the destination. INT8, UINT8, CHAR,

BYTE, INT16, UINT16, WORD, INT32, UINT32, DWORD, INT64, UINT64, or QWORD

FLOAT32 The source data value is assigned to the destination. FLOAT64 Direct assignment. STRING The string (with possible exponent) is converted to FLOAT64. If the string

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The source data value is assigned to the destination possibly resulting in a

loss of precision.

could not be converted to a FLOAT64 (invalid chars, overflow, and so on) a

conversion error will result.

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6.3.8 String

Source Conversion

BOOL The source value of zero or one is converted to ASCII and copied to the

destination. If the destination string is too small, a conversion error will result.

INT8, UINT8, CHAR, BYTE, INT16, UINT16, WORD, INT32, UINT32, DWORD, INT64, UINT64, or QWORD

FLOAT32 or FLOAT64

STRING If the source string is too long to fit in the destination string data buffer, the

The source data value is converted to INT64 (according to the above INT to INT64 conversion rules), converted to ASCII, and copied to the destination. If the destination string is too small, a conversion error will result.

The source data value is converted to shortest possible string (with possible exponent) and copied to the destination. If the destination string is too small, a conversion error will result.

string will be truncated.

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6.4 Errors

The module includes tools for detecting and analyzing errors and events that have occurred during the transfer of data between controllers. The Active Error List displays all errors that have occurred in the module, and have not yet been cleared. The Event Log displays the last 2000 errors and events that have occurred in the module. The errors and events in the Event Log are displayed starting with the most recent errors/events.

When an error occurs in the module, the error is logged to the event log and displayed in the Active Error List. When a warning or informational event occurs in the module, the event is logged to the Event Log.

Module errors and events are grouped in the following categories.

 Level 0 Permanent Errors (page 94)  Level 1 Clearable Errors (page 95)  Level 2 Warnings (page 95)  Level 3 Informational Events (page 95)  Level 4 Verbose Informational Events (page 95)

6.4.1 Level 0: Permanent Errors

These errors are reserved for serious conditions, such as configuration load Failure or internal system errors. Permanent errors are logged in the Event Log and displayed in the Active Error List. Permanent errors will not be cleared from the Active Error List until the configuration file is reloaded or the scanner mode is changed from Stop or Idle mode to Run mode.

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6.4.2 Level 1: Clearable Errors

Clearable errors are logged in the Event Log. They remain in the Active Error List for 20 seconds, until the condition that caused the error is cleared (such as a successful transfer after a retry), or until the scanner mode is changed from Stop or Idle mode to Run mode.

Clearable errors include Trigger evaluation errors, Transfer List execution errors, Time Sync source errors, and Time Sync destination errors.

 Trigger evaluation errors include data read errors, data write errors and

evaluation overflow errors. If a Trigger evaluation error occurs, the Trigger will be disabled for 5 seconds and then retried during a subsequent scan of the Trigger.

 Transfer List execution errors include: data read errors, data write errors and

data conversion errors. Transfer Lists can be configured with the following error handling options.

Parameter Description

Abort Abort Transfer List on any Transfer error. Continue Abort the Transfer that generated the error, but continue Transfer List

execution.

Retry (default) Retry the Transfer that generated the error until it succeeds.

Time Sync errors do not receive any special handling. The specified Time Sync source or destination will be retried during the next scheduled Time Sync period.

6.4.3 Level 2: Warnings

Events at this level are serious warnings in the scanner that should be investigated to determine their cause. These events are logged to the Event Log, but do not appear in the Active Error List. An example of a Level 2 Warning is "Configuration Server Client Connection Terminated Unexpectedly".

6.4.4 Level 3: Informational Events

Events at this level are significant events that have occurred in the scanner. These events are logged to the Event Log, but do not appear in the Active Error List. Three examples of Level 3 Informational Events are:

 "Scanner Startup/Shutdown"  "Scanner Mode Change Requests"  "Service Thread Start/Stop"

6.4.5 Level 4 Verbose Informational Events

Events at this level are less significant events that have occurred in the scanner. These events are logged to the Event Log, but do not appear in the Active Error List. An example of a Level 4 Verbose Informational Event is "Configuration Server Client Connection Established/Terminated Normally".

See also Event Log (page 79), Active Errors, and Set Log Level.

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6.4.6 Operation of Transfer Status

When an error occurs:  The Error Code will be transferred to the desired destination tag selected to

contain the "Transfer Error Code".

 The Error Count will be incremented and transferred to its desired destination

tag.

 When the condition that caused the error is corrected, and the transfer

completes successfully, an error code of zero will be transferred to the destination tag selected for the :Transfer Error Code", and the previous error code will be overwritten.

 If the condition is not cleared prior to another transfer attempt and the error

reoccurs, the error code will once again be transferred and the error count will be incremented and transferred.

 If the latest error detected is different from the previous error, the new error

code will overwrite the previous error code.

Occurrences of errors will be influenced by the selected "On Transfer Technique" for a particular transfer list.

If the "Retry" technique is selected, the transfer causing the error will be repeated until the transfer is successful. Subsequent transfers in the transfer list will not be executed and any errors in them will not be annunciated.

If the "Continue" technique is selected, then each transfer in the transfer list will be attempted and any errors will be annunciated.

If the "Abort" technique is selected, the transfer that generated the error will be annunciated but the remainder of the transfer list will not be

executed. Error messages have the following general format: ErrorCodeString ContextString Where:  ErrorCodeString = Text string derived directly from an error code. For

example, scanner error code 804h = “timeout”.

 ContextString = Context description. For example, if an error occurs while

reading trigger compare tag #1:

 ContextString = “reading cmpVal 1 (TagPath), trig TrigName”, where:  TagPath = Configuration defined device path and tag name,

EnetBridge\PLC5\N7:1 for example.  TriggerName = Configuration defined trigger name.

Error codes in the 1h-1FFh range are generic driver errors. Codes in the 201h7FFh are driver specific errors (more than one driver may have an error 201h). Codes in the 801h-1FFFh are scanner errors. Errors not specifically listed in this document will likely require engineering intervention to determine the cause (internal error, program bug, or unexpected/rare communications error).

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General Driver Errors (code followed by ErrorCodeString)

Error Code Description

001h General (internal) error. 002h Unsupported functionality. 003h Out of memory. 004h Timeout error. 005h Bad parameter. 006h Access denied (probably instance not opened). 007h Required device missing (or not responding). 008h Aborted by user. 009h Tag not readable. (attempt to read write-only tag) 00Ah Tag not writable. (attempt to write read-only tag) 00Bh Incompatible access 00Ch Not found 00Dh Format invalid 00Eh Overflow 00Fh Underflow 010h Open (file) error 011h Read error 012h Write error 013h Busy 01Dh Bad tag name format 022h Scanner/driver library API version mismatch 024h Tag data conversion error

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CONTROLOGIX Backplane/CONTROLLOGIX EtherNet/IP Driver Errors

Error Code Description

201h General (unrecognized) BP error 202h BP bad parameter 203h BP reopen error 204h BP no device error (target device missing) 205h BP invalid access 206h BP function has timed out (target device not responding) 207h BP message is too large 208h BP IO is not configured properly 209h BP unable to allocate memory 20Ah BP function not supported 20Bh BP object is already registered 20Ch BP object handle is not valid 20Dh BP no data (reply returned with missing data field) 20Eh BP invalid function/state 20Fh BP device is busy - retry function (controller to busy to respond, normal

during controller program download) 210h BP failed because already initialized 211h BP failed because not initialized 212h BP data overflow 213h BP data underflow 214h BP inconsistent data error 215h BP version mismatch 216h BP object empty 217h BP invalid Tag name specified (attempt to access invalid tag) 218h BP insufficient packet space for response data 219h BP request was invalid (generic request rejected error) 21Ah BP data type request/response mismatch 21Bh BP general unconnected message error 21Ch BP destination unknown, class unsupported, instance undefined, or

structure element undefined 21Dh BP access past the end of data object 21Eh BP PCCC error(generic unspecified PCCC error) 280h PLC has no tags 365h, 374h, 375h, 376h,

377h, 378h, 379h, 384h,

Bad register address (permutations of invalid uLGX, PLC5, SLC500

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Modbus Master TCP Driver Errors

Error Code Description

201h Invalid Modbus function code 201h-2FFh Reserved for raw Modbus error response (lower 8 bits) 202h Invalid Modbus register or coil 203h Invalid Modbus data value 204h Unrecoverable Modbus failure 205h Modbus ACK 206h Modbus busy 207h Modbus NAK 208h Modbus memory parity failure 209h-2FFh Device-specific error or unknown error 301h General (unexpected) error 302h General transmit or receive mismatch error 303h Transmit timeout 304h Receive timeout 305h Receive buffer overflow 306h Serial framing error (parity mismatch, and so on) 307h TCP open socket error 308h Modbus connection error 309h TCP connection timeout 30Ah TCP socket transmit error 30Bh TCP socket receive error 30Ch Bad IP address

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Step7 Driver Errors

Error Code Description

201h S7L open device 202h S7L init adapter 203h S7L function not found 204h S7L bad parameter 205h S7L invalid device number 206h S7L invalid PLC number 207h S7L out of memory 208h S7L device already open 209h S7L device not open 20Ah S7L function unsupported 20Bh S7L adapter not initialized 20Ch S7L out of connections 20Dh S7L device unsupported 20Eh S7L hardware not found 20Fh S7L read parameter 210h S7L write parameter 211h S7L bad config 212h S7L dynamic dll load 213h PLC unconnected 214h S7L connection closed 215h S7L bad PLC memory 216h S7L wrong state 217h S7L wrong mode 218h S7L no data 219h S7L invalid PLC block size 21Ah S7L bad block number 21Bh S7L unknown PLC 21Ch S7L hardware 21Dh S7L object access 21Eh S7L disconnect requested 21Fh PLC not found 220h S7L data overflow 221h S7L read device info 222h S7L invalid device 223h S7L adapter not found 224h S7L driver not found 225h S7L adapter removed 226h S7L modem removed 227h S7L no direct PLC

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