ProSoft Technology ILX56-MM User Manual

ILX56-MM

ControlLogix Platform

InRAx Message Manager for
Industrial Communication

February 6, 2012

USER MANUAL

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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:

o

Microsoft Windows Vista

o

Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2

o

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

o

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

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.

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 Security (page 31).

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2.1 Device Information

To open the D
click the D

EVICE

EVICE INFORMATION

tab.

page, click the A

DMINISTRATION

tab, and then

The following table describes the fields on the D

EVICE INFORMATION

tab. The

values you enter here are displayed on the Device Status page (page 70).

Field Description

Name Name of the module.
Description Description of the module.
Location Location of the module.
Contact The person responsible for the module.

Click the S

AVE

button to save your changes.

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

o

Subnet Mask

o

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

B

ACKUP

ONFIGURATION

and/or A

DMINISTRATIVE SETTINGS

. Then click the

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

your computer.

A

DMINISTRATIVE SETTINGS

backs up all module configuration settings,

including network settings, device name, and so on.

C

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.

T

IME SOURCES

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

T

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.

UN

mode.

ET MANUAL TIME

YNC CURRENT TIME

button.

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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