ProSoft Technology inRA-x ILX34-AENWG User Manual

ILX34-AENWG

Point I/O Platform

Wireless POINT I/O Adapter

August 16, 2013

USER MANUAL

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ILX34-AENWG User Manual

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User Manuals, Datasheets, Sample Ladder Files, and Configuration Files are provided on the enclosed DVD and are
available at no charge from our web site: http://www.prosoft-technology.com

Important Safety Information

The following Information and warnings pertaining to the radio module must be heeded.

WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT REPLACE ANTENNAS UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED
OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.

"THIS DEVICE CONTAINS A TRANSMITTER MODULE, FCC ID: . PLEASE SEE FCC ID LABEL ON BACK OF
DEVICE."

"THIS DEVICE USES AN INTERNAL COMPACT FLASH RADIO MODULE AS THE PRIMARY RADIO
COMPONENT. THE COMPACT FLASH RADIO MODULE DOES NOT HAVE AN FCC ID LABEL. THE COMPACT
FLASH RADIO MODULE HAS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS."

"THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE
MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE
UNDESIRED OPERATION."

"CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’s AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT."

Industry Canada Requirements

"THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH AN ANTENNA HAVING A MAXIMUM GAIN OF 24 dB.
AN ANTENNA HAVING A HIGHER GAIN IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED PER REGULATIONS OF INDUSTRY
CANADA. THE REQUIRED ANTENNA IMPEDANCE IS 50 OHMS."

"TO REDUCE POTENTIAL RADIO INTERFERENCE TO OTHER USERS, THE ANTENNA TYPE AND ITS GAIN
SHOULD BE CHOSEN SUCH THAT THE EQUIVALENT ISOTROPICALLY RADIATED POWER (EIRP) IS NOT
MORE THAN THAT REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION."

"THE INSTALLER OF THIS RADIO EQUIPMENT MUST INSURE THAT THE ANTENNA IS LOCATED OR
POINTED SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT EMIT RF FIELD IN EXCESS OF HEALTH CANADA LIMITS FOR THE
GENERAL POPULATION; CONSULT SAFETY CODE 6, OBTAINABLE FROM HEALTH CANADA."

Important User Information

Important: Power must be provided from a limited power source.

Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication, those responsible for the application and
use of these products must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been taken to assure that each
application and use meets all performance and safety requirements, including any applicable laws, regulations, codes
and standards. In no event will ProSoft Technology be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damage
resulting from the use or application of these products.

Any illustrations, charts, sample programs, and layout examples shown in this publication are intended solely for
purposes of example. Since there are many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation,
ProSoft Technology does not assume responsibility or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use
based upon the examples shown in this publication.

Allen-Bradley publication SGI-1.1, Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid-State
Control (available from your local Rockwell Automation office), describes some important differences between solid­state equipment and electromechanical devices that should be taken into consideration when applying products such
as those described in this publication.

Throughout this publication, notes may be used to make you aware of safety considerations. The following
annotations and their accompanying statements help you to identify a potential hazard, avoid a potential hazard, and
recognize the consequences of a potential hazard:

Warning: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a hazardous
environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.

Caution: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property
damage, or economic loss.

Important: Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product.
Burn Hazard: Labels may be located on or inside the equipment (for example, drive or motor) to alert people that

surfaces may be dangerous temperatures.
Shock Hazard: Labels may be located on or inside the equipment (for example, drive or motor) to alert people that

dangerous voltage may be present.

Environment and Enclosure

Caution: This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial environment, in overvoltage Category
II applications (as defined in IEC publication 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 meters without derating.

This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment according to IEC/CISPR Publication 11. Without
appropriate precautions, there may be potential difficulties ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other
environments due to conducted as well as radiated disturbance.

This equipment is supplied as "open type" equipment. It must be mounted within an enclosure that is suitably
designed for those specific environmental conditions that will be present and appropriately designed to prevent
personal injury resulting from accessibility to live parts. The interior of the enclosure must be accessible only by the
use of a tool. Subsequent sections of this publication may contain additional information regarding specific enclosure
type ratings that are required to comply with certain product safety certifications.

See NEMA Standards publication 250 and IEC publication 60529, as applicable, for explanations of the degrees of
protection provided by different types of enclosure. Also, see the appropriate sections in this publication, as well as
the Allen-Bradley publication 1770-4.1 ("Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines"), for additional
installation requirements pertaining to this equipment.

Caution: Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
 This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which can cause internal damage and affect normal

operation. Follow these guidelines when you handle this equipment:

 Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.
 Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
 Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards.
 Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
 If available, use a static-safe workstation.
 When not in use, store the equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging.

Caution: POINT I/O is grounded through the DIN-rail to chassis ground. Use zinc-plated, yellow-chromated steel
DIN-rail to assure proper grounding. Using other DIN-rail materials (for example, aluminum, plastic, and so on) which
can corrode, oxidize or are poor conductors, can result in improper or intermittent platform grounding.

Caution: When you connect or disconnect the Removable Terminal Block (RTB) with field side power applied, an
electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations.

Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.

Important Installation Instructions

The following Information and warnings pertaining to the radio module must be heeded:
A "THIS DEVICE CONTAINS A TRANSMITTER MODULE, FCC ID: R68MTCHDRCT. PLEASE SEE FCC ID

LABEL ON BACK OF DEVICE."

B "THIS DEVICE USES AN INTERNAL COMPACT FLASH RADIO MODULE AS THE PRIMARY RADIO

COMPONENT. THE COMPACT FLASH RADIO MODULE DOES NOT HAVE AN FCC ID LABEL. THE
COMPACT FLASH RADIO MODULE HAS NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS."

C "THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE

FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2)
THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY
CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION."

Industry Canada Requirements:

A "THIS DEVICE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH AN ANTENNA HAVING A MAXIMUM GAIN OF 24

dB. AN ANTENNA HAVING A HIGHER GAIN IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED PER REGULATIONS OF INDUSTRY
CANADA. THE REQUIRED ANTENNA IMPEDANCE IS 50 OHMS."

B "TO REDUCE POTENTIAL RADIO INTERFERENCE TO OTHER USERS, THE ANTENNA TYPE AND ITS

GAIN SHOULD BE CHOSEN SUCH THAT THE EQUIVALENT ISOTROPICALLY RADIATED POWER (EIRP)
IS NOT MORE THAN THAT REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION."

C "THE INSTALLER OF THIS RADIO EQUIPMENT MUST INSURE THAT THE ANTENNA IS LOCATED OR

POINTED SUCH THAT IT DOES NOT EMIT RF FIELD IN EXCESS OF HEALTH CANADA LIMITS FOR THE
GENERAL POPULATION; CONSULT SAFETY CODE 6, OBTAINABLE FROM HEALTH CANADA."

European Hazardous Location Approval

European Zone 2 Certification (The following applies when the product bears the EEx Marking)
This equipment is intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined by European Union Directive

94/9/EC.
The ATEX test report certifies that this equipment has been found to comply with the Essential Health and Safety

Requirements relating to the design and construction of Category 3 equipment intended for use in potentially
explosive atmospheres, given in Annex II to this Directive. The examination and test results are recorded in a
confidential report.

Compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements has been assured by compliance with EN 60079-0
and EN60079-15.

Important: Observe the following additional Div 2 certification requirements.

 This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of UV radiation.
 The secondary of a current transformer shall not be open-circuited when applied in Class I, Div 2 environments.
 Equipment of lesser Enclosure Type Rating must be installed in an enclosure providing at least IP54 protection

when applied in Class I, Div 2 environments.

 This equipment shall be used within its specified ratings defined by Allen-Bradley.
 Provision shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded by transient disturbances of more than

40% when applied in Class I, Div 2 environments.

North American Hazardous Location Approval

The following information applies when operating this equipment in hazardous locations:

Products marked "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" are suitable for use in Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D, Hazardous
Locations and nonhazardous locations only. Each product is supplied with markings on the rating nameplate
indicating the hazardous location temperature code. When combining products within a system, the most adverse
temperature code (lowest "T" number) may be used to help determine the overall temperature code of the system.
Combinations of equipment in your system are subject to investigation by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction at
the time of installation.

Installation Instructions are provided with each device and shall include the following:

This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D OR non-hazardous locations
only.

WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been removed or the
area is known to be non-hazardous.

WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD - Substitution of any components may impair suitability for Class I,
Division 2.

Power must be provided from a Limited Power Source.

Informations sur l'utilisation de cet équipement en environnements dangereux:

Les produits marqués "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" ne conviennent qu'à une utilisation en environnements de Classe I
Division 2 Groupes A, B, C, D dangereux et non dangereux. Chaque produit est livré avec des marquages sur sa
plaque d'identification qui indiquent le code de température pour les environnements dangereux. Lorsque plusieurs
produits sont combinés dans un système, le code de température le plus défavorable (code de température le plus
faible) peut être utilisé pour déterminer le code de température global du système. Les combinaisons d'équipements
dans le système sont sujettes à inspection par les autorités locales qualifiées au moment de l'installation.

Avertissement: RISQUE D'EXPLOSION –
Couper le courant ou s'assurer que l'environnement est classé non dangereux avant de débrancher l'équipement.
Couper le courant ou s'assurer que l'environnement est classé non dangereux avant de débrancher les connecteurs.

Fixer tous les connecteurs externes reliés à cet équipement à l'aide de vis, loquets coulissants, connecteurs filetés ou
autres moyens fournis avec ce produit.

La substitution de composants peut rendre cet équipement inadapté à une utilisation en environnement de Classe 1,
Division 2.

S'assurer que l'environnement est classé non dangereux avant de changer les piles.

Agency Approvals and Certifications

ILX34-AENWG ♦ Point I/O Platform Contents
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Contents

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

Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 2

Important User Information ................................................................................................................. 3

Important Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................... 4

European Hazardous Location Approval ............................................................................................ 4

North American Hazardous Location Approval ................................................................................... 5

Agency Approvals and Certifications .................................................................................................. 5

Guide to the ILX34-AENWG User Manual 11

1 Start Here 13

1.1 Overview.................................................................................................................. 13

1.2 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 14

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

1.4 Install the Configuration Tools ................................................................................. 15

1.4.1 Install the ILX34-AENWG Add-On Profile ............................................................... 15

1.4.2 Install ProSoft Wireless Designer ............................................................................ 15

1.5 Planning the Network .............................................................................................. 16

1.5.1 Installation Questions .............................................................................................. 16

1.5.2 ProSoft Wireless Designer ...................................................................................... 17

1.6 Planning the Physical Installation ............................................................................ 18

1.7 Configure the Wireless Access Point ...................................................................... 18

1.7.1 Configure the Master Radio (Required) .................................................................. 18

1.7.2 Configure One or More Repeaters (Optional) ......................................................... 20

1.8 Install the Adapter ................................................................................................... 20

1.8.1 Adapter Components .............................................................................................. 21

1.8.2 Install the Wireless Point I/O Adapter on the DIN-rail ............................................. 21

1.8.3 Connect Power to the Adapter ................................................................................ 22

1.8.4 Connect the Adapter to the EtherNet/IP Network ................................................... 24

1.8.5 Configure the Adapter for Your EtherNet/IP Network ............................................. 24

1.8.6 Configure the ILX34-AENWG for Wireless Access ................................................. 30

2 Configure the ILX34-AENWG 35

2.1 Create a New RSLogix 5000 Project ...................................................................... 35

2.2 Create the Network ................................................................................................. 36

2.3 Create the Adapter .................................................................................................. 38

2.3.1 Configure Chassis Size ........................................................................................... 39

2.4 Add POINT Modules Under the Adapter ................................................................. 40

2.5 Configure 1734 POINT I/O Modules ....................................................................... 40

2.6 Configuring Wireless Settings in RSLogix 5000 ..................................................... 44

2.7 Install the Antenna ................................................................................................... 45

2.8 Test the Network Installation Plan ........................................................................... 46

3 About the Example Applications 47

3.1 Support of Rack-optimized and Direct Connections ............................................... 48

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3.1.1 Mix Rack-optimized and Direct Connections .......................................................... 48

3.2 System Components .............................................................................................. 48

3.3 Set Up the Hardware .............................................................................................. 49

3.4 Example 1 - Direct Connection and Rack Optimization ......................................... 49

3.4.1 Add the Relay Output Module and Configure for Direct Connection ...................... 50

3.4.2 Add the Digital Output Module and Configure for Rack Optimization .................... 52

3.4.3 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor.............................................. 55

3.4.4 Verify the Chassis Size ........................................................................................... 56

3.4.5 View Module Data ................................................................................................... 58

3.5 Example 2 - Direct Connection ............................................................................... 59

3.5.1 Add the Relay Output Module and Configure for Direct Connection ...................... 60

3.5.2 Add the Digital Output Module and Configure for Direct Connection ..................... 62

3.5.3 Edit the Controller Tags .......................................................................................... 65

3.5.4 Create the Ladder Program .................................................................................... 66

3.5.5 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor.............................................. 67

3.5.6 Verify the Chassis Size ........................................................................................... 67

3.5.7 View Module Data ................................................................................................... 70

4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 73

4.1 Connect to the Adapter's Web Page ...................................................................... 73

4.1.1 Diagnostics Pages .................................................................................................. 74

4.1.2 Configuration Pages ............................................................................................... 86

4.1.3 Browse Chassis Page ............................................................................................. 91

4.2 Viewing Wireless Statistics in RSLogix 5000 ......................................................... 93

4.2.1 Sources of Interference .......................................................................................... 93

4.3 Establish I/O Connections ...................................................................................... 94

4.4 Recover From an Overloaded Adapter ................................................................... 94

4.5 Empty Slots and RIUP Situations ........................................................................... 95

4.6 LED Status Indicators ............................................................................................. 97

4.6.1 Module Status ......................................................................................................... 97

4.6.2 Network Activity ...................................................................................................... 97

4.6.3 Network Status........................................................................................................ 98

4.6.4 POINTBus Status ................................................................................................... 98

4.6.5 System Power ......................................................................................................... 99

4.6.6 Field Power ............................................................................................................. 99

4.6.7 Wireless Link........................................................................................................... 99

4.6.8 Wireless Data.......................................................................................................... 99

4.7 Check the Ethernet cable ....................................................................................... 99

4.7.1 Cable Connections ............................................................................................... 100

4.8 Restoring Factory Default Network Settings ......................................................... 100

4.9 Restoring All Factory Default Settings .................................................................. 101

4.10 Installing a Replacement Wireless POINT I/O Adapter to an Existing System .... 102

4.11 Upgrading to Firmware Version 3.5.0 ................................................................... 103

4.11.1 Requirements........................................................................................................ 103

4.11.2 Installing the Connected Components Workshop package .................................. 103

4.11.3 Configuring RSLinx ............................................................................................... 106

4.11.4 Installing the Firmware Package........................................................................... 109

4.11.5 Flash programming the ILX34 .............................................................................. 110

4.11.6 Testing the new firmware installation ................................................................... 115

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5 Ladder Logic 117

5.1 Adjusting the Input and Output Array Sizes (Optional) ......................................... 117

5.2 1734 POINT I/O Module/RSLogix 5000 Controller Tag Reference ...................... 118

5.2.1 1734 POINT I/O Catalog Numbers ....................................................................... 119

5.2.2 Valid Number Ranges for RSLogix 5000 Data Types ........................................... 120

5.2.3 Digital 2 POINT Input ............................................................................................ 120

5.2.4 Digital 4 POINT Input ............................................................................................ 121

5.2.5 Digital 2 POINT Output - Without Diagnostic Status ............................................. 121

5.2.6 Digital 2 POINT Output - With Over Load and Open Load Diagnostic Status ...... 122

5.2.7 Digital 2 POINT Output - With Over Load Diagnostic Status ................................ 123

5.2.8 Digital 4 POINT Output - With Over Load and Open Load Diagnostic Status ...... 123

5.2.9 Digital 4 POINT Output - With Over Load Diagnostic Status ................................ 124

5.2.10 Analog 2 Channel Input ......................................................................................... 125

5.2.11 Specialty I/O .......................................................................................................... 136

6 Reference 151

6.1 Product Specifications ........................................................................................... 151

6.1.1 General Specifications .......................................................................................... 152

6.1.2 Functional Specifications....................................................................................... 152

6.1.3 Hardware Specifications........................................................................................ 152

6.1.4 Supported Software and Hardware Versions ........................................................ 154

6.2 Functional Overview .............................................................................................. 154

6.2.1 About the Adapter ................................................................................................. 154

6.2.2 Understand the Producer/Consumer Model.......................................................... 155

6.2.3 Use of the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) ....................................................... 155

6.2.4 Specify the Requested Packet Interval (RPI) ........................................................ 156

6.3 ILX34-AENWG Wireless Diagnostic Object (101, 0x65) Vendor Specific ............ 156

6.3.1 Class Services Supported ..................................................................................... 156

6.3.2 Instance Services Supported ................................................................................ 156

6.3.3 Attributes Supported: Wireless Diagnostics Vendor Specific................................ 157

6.4 ILX34-AENWG Wireless Configuration Object (102, 0x66) Vendor Specific ........ 158

6.4.1 Instance Services Supported ................................................................................ 158

6.4.2 Attributes Supported .............................................................................................. 158

6.5 Antennas ............................................................................................................... 161

6.5.1 Antenna Pattern .................................................................................................... 161

6.5.2 Antenna Gain ........................................................................................................ 162

6.5.3 Antenna Polarity .................................................................................................... 162

6.5.4 Whip antennas ...................................................................................................... 163

6.5.5 Collinear array antennas ....................................................................................... 163

6.5.6 Yagi Array Antenna ............................................................................................... 164

6.5.7 Parabolic reflector antennas ................................................................................. 164

6.5.8 Adding bi-directional amplifiers ............................................................................. 165

6.5.9 Antenna location, spacing, and mounting ............................................................. 166

6.6 Configuring RSLinx ............................................................................................... 167

6.6.1 Configure the AB_ETH/IP Driver ........................................................................... 167

6.7 Using the ILX34-AENWG with Earlier Versions of RSLogix 5000 ........................ 170

6.8 Additional Point I/O Documentation ...................................................................... 170

7 Support, Service & Warranty 173

Contacting Technical Support ......................................................................................................... 173

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7.1 Warranty Information ............................................................................................ 174

Index 175

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Section

Quick Link

Contents

Install the ILX34­AENWG Adapter

(Required)



Configure the ILX34­AENWG (page 34)

 System Requirements & Package Contents
 Installing the ILX34-AENWG in the POINT I/O

Chassis

 Configuring the POINT I/O Processor
 Connecting to the ILX34-AENWG Adapter

Configure the ILX34­AENWG Adapter

(Required)



Configure the ILX34­AENWG (page 34)

 Adapter Configuration Interface
 Adapter Configuration
 Port Configuration
 Protocol Configuration

Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting



Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting
(page 72)

 LED Status Indicators
 Diagnostics
 Troubleshooting

About the Sample
Applications



About the Sample
Applications (page
154, page 47)s

 Direct Connection
 Rack Optimization

Functional Overview



Functional Overview
(page 154, page 47)

 General Concepts
 About the AENWG Protocol
 Data Transfer Between ILX34-AENWG

Adapter and POINT I/O Processor

Support, Service, and
Warranty

Index



Support, Service &
Warranty (page 173)

 Obtaining Technical Support
 Contacting ProSoft Technology
 License and Warranty
 Index

Wireless POINT I/O Adapter User Manual

Guide to the ILX34-AENWG User Manual

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In This Chapter

 Overview ............................................................................................... 13

 Package Contents ................................................................................. 14

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

 Install the Configuration Tools ............................................................... 15

 Planning the Network ............................................................................ 16

 Planning the Physical Installation .......................................................... 18

 Configure the Wireless Access Point .................................................... 18

 Install the Adapter ................................................................................. 20

Wireless POINT I/O Adapter User Manual

1 Start Here

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 adapter, and safely connect

AENWG and POINT I/O devices to a power source and to the ILX34-AENWG
adapter’s application ports.

Caution: You must be able to complete the application without exposing personnel or
equipment to unsafe or inappropriate working conditions.
Important: You must use series C POINT I/O modules with the ILX34-AENWG adapter. Series A
or B POINT I/O modules will not work with this adapter.

1.1 Overview

The ILX34 Wireless Point I/O is a wireless input/output interface that can provide
wireless 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

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 RA CompactLogix™ (CPLX) PAC systems

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Qty.

Part Name

Part Number

Part Description

1

ILX34-AENWG
Adapter

ILX34-AENWG

Wireless POINT I/O Adapter
1

Antenna

A2405S-OA

2.4 GHz Articulating Omni Antenna

1

ProSoft Solutions
DVD

DVD-001

Contains utilities and documentation for the
ILX34-AENWG Adapter.

User Manual Wireless POINT I/O Adapter

The Wireless POINT I/O benefits users who require a non-tethered link to
distributed I/O in applications with moving, remote, or difficult / costly to wire
devices or control panels. Customers may also choose to use wireless I/O to
save time and money versus installation of wire.

1.2 Package Contents

The following components are included with your ILX34-AENWG adapter, and
are all required for installation and configuration.

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

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

1.3 System Requirements

The ILX34-AENWG adapter requires the following minimum hardware and
software components:

 Rockwell Automation® processor, with compatible power supply

o ControlLogix

(firmware version 17.07 or higher)
or

o CompactLogix™ 1769-L32E or 1769-L35E, (firmware version 17.04 or

higher)

 Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 programming software version 16 or

Using the ILX34-AENWG with Earlier Versions of RSLogix 5000 (page 170).
Version 17 is required if you wish to use the ILX34-AENWG Add-On Profile.

 Rockwell Automation RSLinx communication software version 2.54 or higher
 An 802.11g Radio. ProSoft recommends the RLXIB-IHW 802.11 a/b/g

Industrial Configure the Wireless Access Point (page 18).

 If you plan to use the ILX34-AENWG with a 1756-ENBT module or 1768-

ENBT module, note the following firmware version requirements:

o 1756-ENBT firmware revision 4.007 or later
o 1768-ENBT firmware revision 2.003 or later
o Use BootP revision 2.3.2 or later to assign IP addresses to the adapter.

 Pentium® II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)

recommended

 Supported operating systems:

o Microsoft Windows® 7

®

1756-L6x (firmware version 17.03 or higher), or 1756-6xS

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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

 128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended
 Microsoft Windows Explorer version 7
 256-color VGA graphics adapter, 800 x 600 minimum resolution (True Color

1024  768 recommended)

 DVD 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.

1.4 Install the Configuration Tools

1.4.1 Install the ILX34-AENWG Add-On Profile

1 Verify that your computer meets the hardware and operating system System

Requirements (page 14)

Important: You must have "Administrator" rights on your computer to install this application.

2 Insert the ProSoft Solutions DVD into your computer.
3 On most computers, the installation program will start automatically within a

few seconds. If the installation does not start automatically on your computer,
click the START button, choose RUN, and then type explorer. Click OK to start
Windows Explorer. In Windows Explorer, open the MY COMPUTER icon and
navigate to the DVD drive.

4 Navigate to the folder containing the ILX34-AENWG Add-On Profile, and then

double-click the file SETUP.EXE. This action starts the installation wizard.

5 Follow the instructions on the installation wizard to install the program.
6 Click FINISH to complete the installation. If you are prompted to restart your

computer, save your work in any applications that are running, close the
applications, and allow the computer to restart.

1.4.2 Install ProSoft Wireless Designer

1 On the DVD, navigate to the folder containing ProSoft Wireless Designer, and

then double-click the file SETUP.EXE. This action starts the installation wizard.

2 Follow the instructions on the installation wizard to install the program.
3 Click FINISH to complete the installation. If you are prompted to restart your

computer, save your work in any applications that are running, close the
applications, and allow the computer to restart.

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1.5 Planning the Network

Before you configure and install the network, you should create a plan for it. The
following points assume that you are creating a bridge network of masters and
repeaters, but you can also set up clients to work with devices on existing
wireless LANs. For information, see Set up a Client.

The simplest way to design the physical network of radios, antennas, connectors,
cables, amplifiers and other accessories, is to use ProSoft Wireless Designer
(page 17). This application determines your hardware needs based on your
answers to a few questions, and then generates a Bill of Materials specifying all
the components you will need for your installation.

 To begin, determine where you need radios and then choose locations for

them accordingly. For example, you might decide to install your master radio
near a PC in a central plant location (You can use the PC to configure the
radios through the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic Utility). If the plant is an
oil refinery, for example, you might decide to install radios near the oil tanks.

 The next important issue is how to link the radios. Unless the radios are very

close together, you must make sure that each pair of radio antennas in the
network has a line of sight between them. In other words, you must be able to
see from one antenna to another, either with the naked eye, or with
binoculars.

 If a line of sight does not exist between antennas, you must choose a site for

installing a repeater radio, which will create a bridge between the radio
antennas.

 Choose the appropriate antennas for the network. If an antenna will be

connected to the radio by a long cable, you might need to purchase a power
amplifier, which is available from ProSoft Technology. The more distance
between an antenna and its radio, the more signal loss the radio will have.

 Consider drawing up your network plans on paper. As part of the drawing,

you should assign a logical name to each radio. You can use these names
later when configuring the radios in the Radio Configuration / Diagnostic
Utility.

 As part of your planning, you might want to conduct a site survey. ProSoft

Technology can perform this survey, you can do it yourself, or you can hire a
surveyor.

 Protect radios from direct exposure to weather, and provide an adequate,

stable power source. Make sure that your plan complies with the radio’s

power requirements and cable specifications.

Important: Radios and antennas must be located at least 8 inches (20 cm) away from personnel.

1.5.1 Installation Questions

Answer the following questions to make your installation easier, and to familiarize
yourself with your system and what you want to do.

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ILX34-AENWG ID

Locations

Is there a Line of Sight between them?

Selected the appropriate antennas for
your network?

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1.5.2 ProSoft Wireless Designer

ProSoft Wireless Designer simplifies the task of specifying a ProSoft Wireless
installation, and provides a variety of views containing an accurate description of
each site in a wireless network, including:

 Visual diagram of site layout
 Location (latitude/longitude, based on GPS coordinates)
 Radio type, frequency range, and country-specific channel and power

requirements

 Length, type and estimated signal loss for cables
 Required accessories, including lightning protection, cable adaptors and

antennas

 Complete parts list
Use ProSoft Wireless Designer when conducting a site audit for a customer, and

then provide the customer with a complete list of components and a detailed
description for each site and link. Customers can use this information to
understand and visualize their network, and provide necessary information for
technical support and maintenance.

Functional Specifications:

 Contains a database of all currently available RadioLinx radios, antennas,

cables, connectors and accessories

 Exports Parts List, Site and Link Details, and Wizard settings into a variety of

common file formats, for import into applications such as spreadsheets,
databases and word processors

 Checks wireless link feasibility based on path length and recommended

accessories

 Predicts signal strength based on distance, local regulations and hardware

choices

 Fully documents your ProSoft Wireless network plan

Functional Specifications

The ProSoft WirelessN Discovery Tool supports the following network discovery
and monitoring activities:

 Discover and view the list of radios in the network
 Display graphically the current network topology and display parent-child links

between various radios in the network

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 Scan the network on demand
 Save and load network snapshots
 Upload and download configuration files to/from radio devices
 Upgrade Radio firmware

1.6 Planning the Physical Installation

A network's performance is affected by attributes specific to the installation site.
Consider the following cautions, where possible, to optimize your network
installation:

 Design the network to use less than 2048 radios (per network)
 Place radios within the specified 15 miles of each other
 Add repeater to extend distance or where line of sight is limited
 Radios or antennas CANNOT be placed within 8 inches (20 cm) of where

people will be

Though radio frequency communication is reliable, sometimes its performance
can be affected by intangibles. A good network installation plan includes time
and resources for performance testing and installation changes.

Test the Network Installation Plan (page 46) before the network installation is
complete.

1.7 Configure the Wireless Access Point

Although the ILX34-AENWG can communicate with any 802.11b/g Access Point
radio, ProSoft Technology recommends the RadioLinx series Industrial
Broadband radios wherever performance and compatibility are required.

The following configuration steps are for the RLXIB-IHW. Use the examples in
these steps to configure your own Access Point to work with the ILX34-AENWG.

1.7.1 Configure the Master Radio (Required)

The following illustration shows an example configuration for a RadioLinx
Industrial Hotspot (Access Point) configured as a Master radio.

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Note: The radio in this illustration is capable of transmitting at 5 GHz (802.11a) as well as 2.4 GHz
(802.11b/g). The radio in the ILX34-AENWG adapter supports only 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g).

In particular, note the following settings.
 Network SSID: All radios on the network must use the same Network SSID

In this example, the Network SSID is "Point_IO".

 Channel: All radios must use the same channel. In this example, the channel

is 8 (2447MHz).

 Encryption: All radios must use the same encryption settings. In this

example, the encryption type is WPA/WPA2-AES.

 Passphrase: All radios must use the same passphrase. For security reasons,

the passphrase field is replaced with asterisks. Make a note of the
passphrase before configuring additional radios.

Important: Take care to enter the passphrase on the ILX34-AENWG exactly as you entered it in
the Master radio.

 IP Address: The IP address for all radios must be within the same subnet,

and each radio requires its own unique IP address. You can assign static IP
addresses, as in this example, or you can use DHCP (Dynamic Host Control
Protocol) to manage and assign IP addresses Configure the Adapter for Your
EtherNet/IP Network (page 24).

Note: Refer to the documentation for your radio (for example, the RLXIB-IHW User Manual) for
specific steps to configure the settings in this example.

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1.7.2 Configure One or More Repeaters (Optional)

The following illustration shows an example configuration for a RadioLinx
Industrial Hotspot (Access Point) configured as a Repeater radio. The need for
repeater radios is determined by the distance between the Master radio and the
ILX34-AENWG, as well as any topographical factors such as hills or other
obstructions, which could prevent a clear line-of-sight signal path.

Note: The radio in this illustration is capable of transmitting at 5 GHz (802.11a) as well as 2.4 GHz
(802.11b/g). The radio in the ILX34-AENWG adapter supports only 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g).

In particular, note the following settings.
 Network SSID, Channel, Encryption and Passphrase for the Repeater

radio must match those configured for the Master radio and the ILX34­AENWG.

 IP Address: The IP address for all radios must be within the same subnet,

and each radio requires its own unique IP address. You can assign static IP
addresses, as in this example, or you can use DHCP (Dynamic Host Control
Protocol) to manage and assign IP addresses Configure the Adapter for Your
EtherNet/IP Network (page 24).

Note: Refer to the documentation for your radio (for example, the RLXIB-IHW User Manual) for
specific steps to configure the settings in this example.

1.8 Install the Adapter

Attention: You must use series C POINT I/O modules with the ILX34-AENWG adapter. Series A
or B POINT I/O modules will not work with this adapter.

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1.8.1 Adapter Components

The Wireless POINT I/O Adapter is a communications adapter for POINT I/O
modules. The adapter provides an interface for controlling and communicating
with POINT I/O modules from an Ethernet network.

1.8.2 Install the Wireless Point I/O Adapter on the DIN-rail

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.

1 Position the adapter vertically above the DIN-rail.

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2 Press down firmly to install the adapter on the DIN-rail, and then turn the

orange screw to lock the adaptor onto the DIN-rail.

Warning: If you connect or disconnect the Ethernet cable with power applied to this module or any
device on the network, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous
location installations.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.

3 Slide the safety end cap up to remove. This exposes the backplane and

power interconnections.

Caution: Do not discard the end cap. Use this end cap to cover the exposed interconnections on
the last mounting base on the DIN-rail. Failure to do so could result in equipment damage or injury
from electric shock.
Important: You must use series C POINT I/O modules with the ILX34-AENWG adapter. Series A
or B POINT I/O modules will not work with this adapter.

1.8.3 Connect Power to the Adapter

The ILX34-AENWG adapter requires an external source of DC voltage. The DC
source voltage should be 24V nominal, with a range of 10V to 28.8V. Refer to the
following illustrations for wiring information.

Caution: Do not connect 120/240V ac power to this supply.
Warning: If you connect or disconnect wiring while the field-side power is on, an electrical arc can

occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations.

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Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.

When you power up the POINT I/O for the first time, the adapter must assign
addresses to every module in the backplane. POINT I/O modules are all initially
configured at the same address.

When you first apply power, all but one module on the backplane should show a
solid red Module Status LED.

One by one, the adapter resets these modules and assigns addresses. The
amount of time that this operation takes depends on the size of your POINT I/O
system.

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1.8.4 Connect the Adapter to the EtherNet/IP Network

Connect an Ethernet cable between the adapter’s Ethernet port, and the

EtherNet/IP network.

Note: This connection is temporary, and is helpful during configuration. You will disconnect the
Ethernet cable after you have finished configuring the adapter for wireless communication.

1.8.5 Configure the Adapter for Your EtherNet/IP Network

Before using your adapter in an EtherNet/IP network, configure it with an IP
address, subnet mask, and optional Gateway address. This chapter describes
these configuration requirements and the procedures for providing them. Here
are ways you can do this:

 Use the Rockwell BootP/DHCP Utility (page 27)

You can also use this utility to reconfigure a device with an IP address you
must change.

 Use DHCP Software to Configure Your Adapter (page 25)
 Configure the IP Address with the Thumbwheel Switches (page 24)

Important: You must use series C POINT I/O modules with the ILX34-AENWG adapter. Series A
or B POINT I/O modules will not work with this adapter.

Configure the IP Address with the Thumbwheel Switches

ore you can connect to the ILX34-AENWG for the first time, you must configure
its IP address.

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If DHCP is

Then the adapter

Enabled

Asks for an address from a DHCP server. The DHCP server also
assigns other Transport Control Protocol (TCP) parameters.

Not enabled

Uses the IP address (along with other TCP configurable parameters)
stored in nonvolatile memory

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The simplest way to set the IP address for your initial connection is to use the
thumbwheel switches on the front of the adapter.

The three thumbwheel switches represent the final octet for the private IP
address 192.168.1.xxx (where xxx represents the number set on the switches).

The factory default switch setting is 999. Use the buttons above and below each
number to select a temporary IP address to use. Choose a number between 001
and 254, taking care not to duplicate the IP address of any other device on the
network.

NOTE: Settings 777 and 888 are reserved and used for special functions. For details, see
Restoring All Factory Default Settings (page 101).

If you set the switches to an invalid number (that is, 000 or a value greater than

254), the adapter checks to see if you enabled DHCP, according to the following
table.

The updated IP address setting will take effect when the adapter is powered up.

Use DHCP Software to Configure Your Adapter

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) software automatically assigns IP
addresses to client stations logging onto a TCP/IP network.

DHCP is based on BootP and maintains some backward compatibility. The main
difference is that BootP was designed for manual configuration, while DHCP
allows for dynamic allocation of network addresses and configurations to newly
attached devices.

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Be cautious about using DHCP software to configure your adapter. A DHCP
server typically assigns a finite lease time to the offered IP address.

When 50% of the leased time has expired, the ILX34-AENWG adapter attempts
to renew its IP address with the DHCP server.

The possibility exists that the adapter will be assigned a different IP address,
which would cause the adapter to cease communicating with the ControlLogix
controller.

Refer to Configure the ILX34-AENWG Adapter with Fixed IP Configure the
Adapter with Fixed IP Address (page 26).

Caution: To avoid unintended control, the ILX34-AENWG adapter must be assigned a fixed IP
address. The IP address of this adapter should not be dynamically provided. If a DHCP server is
used, it must be configured to assign a fixed IP address for your adapter.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in unintended machine motion or loss of process
control.

Configure the Adapter with Fixed IP Address

A fixed IP address prevents the adapter from losing a dynamically assigned IP
address and ceasing to communicate with the controller:

To configure the ILX34-AENWG adapter with a fixed IP address
1 Click the PORT CONFIGURATION tab in the ILX34-AENWG adapter properties

dialog.

2 Unselect (uncheck) the ENABLE DHCP check box.

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3 Click the SET button.

4 Click OK to dismiss the confirmation dialog box.
5 Click the REFRESH button to verify the changes.

Use the Rockwell BootP/DHCP Utility

The Rockwell BOOTP/DHCP utility is a stand-alone program that incorporates the
functionality of standard BootP software with a user-friendly graphical interface.
You can install BootP from the UTILS directory on the RSLogix5000 installation
DVD.

To use BootP, you must enable DHCP on ILX34-AENWG adapter, and the
adapter's network address switches must be set to a value greater than
Configure the IP Address with the Thumbwheel Switches (page 24).

To configure your adapter using the BootP utility, perform the following steps:
1 Run the BootP software.

In the BOOTP REQUEST HISTORY pane, you will see the hardware addresses
of devices on the network that are issuing BootP requests.

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2 Double-click the hardware address of the device to configure. This action

opens the NEW ENTRY dialog bow, populated with the device's Ethernet
Address (MAC).

3 Enter the IP Address to assign to the device, and click OK. You can leave the

HOSTNAME and DESCRIPTION fields blank.

Notice that the IP Address you assigned now appears in the Request History
pane. Notice also that the device now appears in the Relation List pane.

To assign this configuration to the device, select the device in the RELATION
LIST pane, and then click the DISABLE BOOTP/DHCP button. The device will
use the assigned configuration the next time it is powered up, and will no
longer issue DHCP requests.

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4 To enable DHCP for a device with DHCP disabled, select the device in the

RELATION LIST, and then click the ENABLE DHCP button.

Save the Relation List

You can save the Relation List to use later, for example, to have a record of IP
addresses assigned to specific MAC addresses.

1 Open the FILE menu, and then choose SAVE AS.

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This action opens the SAVE AS dialog box.

2 Enter a File name for the Relation List (for example, control system

configuration), and click SAVE.

1.8.6 Configure the ILX34-AENWG for Wireless Access

You can configure the ILX34-AENWG's wireless settings from the MODULE
PROPERTIES dialog box in RSLogix 5000, or from the ILX34-AENWG's Connect

to the Adapter's Web Page (page 30). The first time you configure the adaptor,
you should use the adapter's web page.

Important: The wireless settings for the ILX34-AENWG must be compatible with the Industrial
Hotspot Configure the Wireless Access Point (page 18) connected to the Ethernet bridge (for
example, a 1756-ENBT module in a ControlLogix rack).
Important: All radios on the network must use the same settings, otherwise they will be unable to
communicate with each other.

Connect to the Adapter's Web Page

Open your web browser (for example, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox), and
connect to the adapter's temporary network address.

http://192.168.1.xxx
(where xxx is the value you entered in the rotary switches on the front of the
adapter.)

Important: Your PC must be on the same TCP/IP subnet as the adaptor to view these pages.
Important: You must prefix the numeric IP address with "http://", otherwise the web browser

may not be able to interpret the address.

The adapter's home page consists of a tree view in the left pane for navigation,
and an information pane in the middle. The right column contains links for
additional resources and information.

 To view the contents of a folder, click the EXPAND button.

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