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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

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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

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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

Start Here ILX34-AENWG ♦ Point I/O Platform

Qty.

Part Name

Part Number

Part Description

ILX34-AENWG Adapter

ILX34-AENWG

Wireless POINT I/O Adapter 1

Antenna

A2405S-OA

2.4 GHz Articulating Omni Antenna

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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Master ID

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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,

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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 To select a page to view, click the page title in the tree view.

If you are unable to connect to the adapter's web page, verify that your PC is correctly configured to reach IP addresses on the subnet where your adapter communicates.

Wireless Settings Page

The WIRELESS SETTINGS page opens when you select the CONFIGURATION folder in the menu on the left side of the page, and then click the WIRELESS SETTINGS link. Use this page to configure the radio settings for the adapter.

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Field

Description

SSID

Assign a network name (SSID) of up to 32 characters. The radio uses this name in all network references. All radios in a network must have the same SSID. SSID names are case-sensitive.

Encryption Type

Choose the method by which the adapter will apply encryption security:

 NONE (not recommended)  WEP128 - Legacy security setting using a 128-bit key and WEP

encryption.

 WPA2/AES (Preferred) - Security setting using WPA (pre-shared key)

authentication and AES encryption.

The preferred encryption type is AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). You should only select WEP (wired equivalency protocol) for use with an older client radio that only has WEP encryption.

WEP is the original security protocol used by 802.11 networks, but AES offers better protection against attacks, for several reasons: AES uses an advanced encryption algorithm that is not susceptible to the same weaknesses as WEP, it performs dynamic key management by changing the session keys frequently, and it performs message integrity checks to prevent forgery and replay.

You can also select WEP 128, or None (no encryption) as the encryption type, but none of these settings are recommended.

WPA Passphrase

To use WPA2/AES encryption on packets sent between the radios, enter a WPA2/AES pass phrase of between eight and 63 normal keyboard characters. This phrase automatically generates an encryption key of 128 hexadecimal characters. This field is only available if you select WPA2/AES as the encryption type.

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Important: The values on this page are in non-volatile memory. Changes to these parameters do not take effect until you reset or cycle power to the ILX34-AENWG adapter.

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Field

Description

WEP Key Index

If using WEP128 encryption, select the Key Index that matches the Key Index used in the Access Point.

WEP Keys (1-4)

If using WEP128 encryption, enter the WEP Keys that match the Keys in the Access Point.

Transmit Data Rate

The recommended The ILX34-AENWG supports the following transmit data rates. The default value is Auto: Max 54 Mbps, and this is the recommended value for most applications.

1 Mbps

Auto: Max. 1 Mbps

2 Mbps

Auto: Max. 2 Mbps

5.5 Mbps

Auto: Max. 5.5 Mbps

11 Mbps

Auto: Max. 11 Mbps

18 Mbps

Auto: Max. 18 Mbps

24 Mbps

Auto: Max. 24 Mbps

36 Mbps

Auto: Max. 36 Mbps

54 Mbps

Auto: Max. 54 Mbps

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Verify Wireless Communication

At this point, with the Ethernet cable still attached to the ILX34-AENWG, go to the WIRELESS STATISTICS web page, and verify that the ILX34-AENWG is linked to the Access Point.

After the link is established, you should disconnect the Ethernet cable from the ILX34 and reconnect it to the Access Point. From this point on, all communications can be done wirelessly.

Note: If Ethernet cables are connected to both the ILX34-AENWG and the Access Point, and there is a wireless link between these devices, a loop will be formed. Typically the Access Point detects this loop and disconnects the wireless link. In this condition, the link LED on the ILX34-AENWG will periodically come on and then go off. Also, the Wireless Statistics web page will sometimes show the unit is linked and then later show that it is not.

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In This Chapter

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

 Create the Network ............................................................................... 36

 Create the Adapter ................................................................................ 38

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

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

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

 Install the Antenna ................................................................................. 45

 Test the Network Installation Plan ......................................................... 46

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2 Configure the ILX34-AENWG

2.1 Create a New RSLogix 5000 Project

Note: The following steps require RSLogix 5000 version 17 or newer, and a processor with firmware compatible with this version of RSLogix 5000. To use the ILX34-AENWG adapter with an earlier version of RSLogix 5000 or the processor firmware, please refer to Using the ILX34AENWG with Earlier Versions of RSLogix 5000 (page 170).

1 Open the FILE menu, and then choose NEW…

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2 Select REVISION 17.

2.2 Create the Network

1 Right-click I/O CONFIGURATION and choose NEW MODULE…

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2 Expand the COMMUNICATIONS node, and then select the ETHERNET BRIDGE

module that matches your hardware. This example uses a 1756-ENBT/A module.

Note: If you are prompted to "Select Major Revision", choose the lower of the available revision numbers.

3 Name the ENBT/A module, then set the IP Address and slot location in the

local rack with the ControlLogix processor.

4 Click OK.

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2.3 Create the Adapter

1 Next, select the 1756-ENBT module that you just created in the Controller

Organization pane and click the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu. On the shortcut menu, choose NEW MODULE.

2 In the SELECT MODULE dialog box, click the VENDOR tab, and then expand the

PROSOFT TECHNOLOGY node. Click the BY VENDOR tab, expand the PROSOFT TECHNOLOGY node, and then select ILX34-AENWG.

3 Name the ILX34-AENWG adapter, and set the IP address.

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Important: The IP address on the ILX34-AENWG's thumbwheel switches must match the IP address you enter here.

2.3.1 Configure Chassis Size

The ILX34-AENWG requires configuration of its chassis size before you can make any I/O connections. The default setting for the chassis size is 1 slot, which represents the adapter by itself, and allows for no I/O.

You must set the chassis size to a number equaling 1 slot for the adapter plus 1 slot for each I/O module present in the adapter's backplane. For example, the adapter plus 2 I/O modules uses a chassis size of 3. The adapter stores this chassis size setting in non-volatile storage.

When the adapter's non-volatile chassis size does not match the actual number of modules present on its backplane, the adapter does not make any I/O connections and an error occurs.

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1 In the Module Definition area of the General tab, click the CHANGE button.

This action opens the MODULE DEFINITION dialog box.

2 Select the Chassis Size for your project from the dropdown list, and then

Click OK to close the MODULE DEFINITION dialog box. In a later step, you will verify the chassis size when you are online with the Configure 1734 POINT I/O Modules (page 40).

2.4 Add POINT Modules Under the Adapter

1 Right-click the ILX34-AENWG adapter under I/O configuration to add a new

module. Your second module is in slot 1.

2 Select the module from the MODULE TYPE list, and click OK. 3 In the MODULE PROPERTIES dialog, enter the following information:

a) Name b) Slot

4 Click the CONNECTION tab, and set the RPI:

o For digital modules, enter 10 ms o For analog or specialty modules, enter 50 ms.

5 Click FINISH.

Repeat these steps to add all of the POINT I/O modules connected to the ILX34-AENWG adapter.

2.5 Configure 1734 POINT I/O Modules

The preferred method to configure POINT I/O modules is to use the MODULE PROPERTIES dialog box for each POINT I/O module, as described in the User

Manual for the module. The following steps show you how to configure the module by editing the Controller Tags.

1 In the CONTROLLER ORGANIZATION window, double-click CONTROLLER TAGS,

and then click the MONITOR TAGS tab, at the bottom left corner of the Controller Tags dialog box.

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Look at the bottom of the screen to make sure you are in the Monitor Tags tab. In this example, you will configure an analog input module 1734-IE2V, installed in slot 1. You will configure Channel 0 of this module to operate over the range -10 to +10V dc.

2 Expand the configuration tag ILX34_AENWG:2:C.

From here, you can set the module's configuration and alarms.Enter the values that would correspond to the desired range. The range type default value for a 1734-IE2V module is 2, which is equal to 0 to 10V dc.

3 Expand the configuration tag for the module in slot 4,

ILX34_AENWG:2:CH0RANGETYPE.

4 View the value in the tag ILX34_AENWG:2:C.CH0RANGETYPE. The default

value for this tag is 2. The module supports the following Ch0Range Type values:

o 2 = 0 to 10V dc

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o 0 = -10 to +10V dc

5 Click the value 2 and change it to 0, which changes the voltage range to -10

to +10V dc for channel 0. Note the following:

o The controller sends the configuration data only when it first establishes

the connection.

o After you modify any of the tag values, you must download the updated

information into the module.

The best way to do this is to enter the correct code number in the Range Type field when you add the I/O to the I/O Configuration tree. You then download later.

If you need to change any of the module's configuration parameters after adding the module, click the CONNECTION tab and inhibit the module, apply the changes, and then uninhibit the module. This action breaks the connection and causes the configuration information to be downloaded right after the connection is made.

Important: Switching the controller from Program to Run mode does not change the module connection status and does not re-send module configuration data. We highly recommend that you use the inhibit/uninhibit process and avoid power cycling.

6 Right-click the ILX34-AENWG adapter and select PROPERTIES.

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7 Click the CONNECTION tab. Notice that the Status message at the bottom left

corner of the dialog box reads "FAULTED".

The module is faulted because, even though you set up the adapter's POINT I/O chassis size to the actual number of modules, plus the adapter, the adapter still remembers the size of 1 (the factory default value) until you reset this size manually.

Note: You must be online to the adapter to change this setting.

8 Click the CHASSIS SIZE tab.

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9 Click the SET CHASSIS SIZE IN MODULE button.

Remember to inhibit and uninhibit the module for this to take effect. Now you can put your controller in Run mode, and the connection should be successful.

Important: The information found in Controller Tag 1734 POINT I/O Module/RSLogix 5000 Controller Tag Reference (page 118) is also available in the RSLogix 5000 online help file. Use the Help file search function under the 1734 catalog number that you are configuring and select the Module Defined Data Types option. You see all of the configurable parameters and associated values.

2.6 Configuring Wireless Settings in RSLogix 5000

Important: RSLogix 5000 does not save the Wireless Settings inside the project file. The Wireless Settings and Wireless Statistics tabs are populated only when the processor is online to the ILX34AENWG.

Note: Allow sufficient time (30 to 60 seconds) for RSLogix 5000 to send and receive wireless settings from the ILX34-AENWG.

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Field

Description

Encryption Type

Choose the method by which the adapter will apply encryption security:

 NONE (not recommended)  WEP128 - Legacy security setting using a 128-bit key and WEP

encryption.

 WPA2/AES (Preferred) - Security setting using WPA (pre-shared key)

authentication and AES encryption.

The preferred encryption type is AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). You should only select WEP (wired equivalency protocol) for use with an older client radio that only has WEP encryption.

You can also select WEP 128, or None (no encryption) as the encryption type, but none of these settings are recommended.

SSID

Assign a network name (SSID) of up to 32 characters. The radio uses this name in all network references. All radios in a network must have the same SSID. SSID names are case-sensitive.

WPA Passphrase

Transmit Data Rate

The recommended The ILX34-AENWG supports the following transmit data rates. The default value is Auto: Max 54 Mbps, and this is the recommended value for most applications.

1 Mbps

Auto: Max. 1 Mbps

2 Mbps

Auto: Max. 2 Mbps

5.5 Mbps

Auto: Max. 5.5 Mbps

11 Mbps

Auto: Max. 11 Mbps

18 Mbps

Auto: Max. 18 Mbps

24 Mbps

Auto: Max. 24 Mbps

36 Mbps

Auto: Max. 36 Mbps

54 Mbps

Auto: Max. 54 Mbps

WEP Key Index

If using WEP128 encryption, select the Key Index that matches the Key Index used in the Access Point.

WEP Keys (1-4)

If using WEP128 encryption, enter the WEP Keys that match the Keys in the Access Point.

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2.7 Install the Antenna

All antennas for radios communicating directly with each other should be mounted so they are within line-of-sight and have the same Antenna Polarity (page 162).

Antennas with a reverse polarity SMA connector can be mounted directly on the radio. Screw the antenna onto the antenna port connector until snug.

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Antennas that do not have a reverse polarity SMA connector must be mounted separately and connected to the radio using a ProSoft RadioLinx adaptor cable. Because the antenna cable attenuates the RF signal, to ensure optimum performance, use an antenna cable no longer than necessary.

Note: The use of any antenna that is not on the ProSoft Technology approved antennas list may result in radio transmissions that violate your country's wireless regulatory laws, which may lead to civil liabilities or criminal penalties. Contact ProSoft Technology with any questions regarding antenna selection.

2.8 Test the Network Installation Plan

Test proposed installations before the installation is finalized. After the Configure the ILX34-AENWG for Wireless Access (page 30) and

theConfigure the Wireless Access Point (page 18):  install the ILX34-AENWG radio in its Planning the Physical Installation (page

18)

 cable the Configuration PC to the ILX34-AENWG  place the Access Point and Repeater radios in their proposed locations  temporarily place each radio’s antenna near its proposed mounting location.

The temporary placement of the antenna can be by hand, however, with this testing method, one person must hold the antenna while another Wireless Statistics Page (page 84) as displayed on the Configuration PC.

To improve the signal quality of each Remote’s communication:

 increase the height of the antenna’s placement  use higher-gain antennas  increase the radio’s transmission power, cable the radio to the Configuration

PC, andWireless Settings Page (page 31)

 select a new location for the Remote radio and/or its antenna  decrease the length of antenna cable  determine and resolve sources of "electrical" noise which may be interfering

with the radio transmission

 add a Configure One or More Repeaters (Optional) (page 20) between the

radios that are not communicating or reconfigure an existing radio as a repeater if line of sight is available

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In This Chapter

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

 System Components ............................................................................. 48

 Set Up the Hardware ............................................................................. 49

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

 Example 2 - Direct Connection .............................................................. 59

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3 About the Example Applications

The following topics describe two example applications that demonstrate the procedures for configuring and communicating with POINT I/O modules using the ILX34-AENWG adapter. Use these example applications as building blocks to help you get your own system up and running. We recommend that you set up and run the example applications and use them as guides.

The following illustration shows the type of system you will be setting up.

Note: During the installation, you must connect to the ILX34-AENWG directly via Ethernet to set its wireless settings so it can communicate with its Access Point. To prevent a loop from occurring, avoid connecting Ethernet cables to the Access Point and the ILX34-AENWG at the same time after the wireless link is established.

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Quantity

Product Name

Catalog Number

Hardware

Wireless POINT I/O Adapter

ILX34-AENWG

POINT I/O 24V dc sink output module

1734-OV4E/C

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3.1 Support of Rack-optimized and Direct Connections

The ILX34-AENWG adapter supports both direct and rack-optimized connections. A direct connection is a real-time data transfer link between the controller and whatever module occupies the slot that the configuration data references.

 Direct connection messaging occurs at a cyclic rate specified by the RPI

during configuration.

 A rack-optimized connection is a grouping of data from more than one I/O

module into a single block of data sent over a single connection at the same data rate.

Rack-optimized connections reduce the total number of connections needed to transfer data when using many I/O modules in a system. The following example illustrates the benefit of rack-optimized connections.

For example, a system contains 8 digital I/O modules interfaced to a ILX34AENWG adapter. If you use direct connections to transfer data to each of these I/O modules, you need 8 connections to transfer all of the data, one to each of the 8 I/O modules. If you use a rack-optimized connection to transfer the data, you only need a single connection - the connection to the ILX34-AENWG adapter.

Important: Although rack-optimized connections offer an efficient way to use resources, there are a few limitations on their use:

 You can use only rack-optimized connections to send data to and from digital I/O modules.

Analog or specialty I/O requires direct connections.

 All data is sent at the same time as the RPI rate of the ILX34-AENWG adapter.

Refer to the Rockwell Automation publication EtherNet/IP Performance and Application Guide, publication number ENET-AP001, for more information on connections.

3.1.1 Mix Rack-optimized and Direct Connections

You can mix communication formats for different I/O modules communicating through the same adapter. I/O modules set up to use rack optimization communicate at the rate of the RPI configured for the ILX34-AENWG adapter. I/O modules configured for direct communication communicate at their own set RPIs and ignore the ILX34-AENWG adapter's RPI.

3.2 System Components

We used the following components for the example applications. You need the same or similar components to set up your own control system using POINT I/O modules on an EtherNet/IP network.

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Quantity

Product Name

Catalog Number

POINT I/O relay output module

1734-OW2/C

DIN rail

199-DR1 or equivalent

ControlLogix chassis

1756-A4, (or 1756-A7, 1756-A13,1756-A17)

ControlLogix power supply

1756-PA72, (or 1756-PB72)

ControlLogix controller

1756-L5* with firmware version 17

ControlLogix EtherNet/IP bridge module

1756-ENBT with firmware version 4.007 or higher

RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot

RLXIB-IHW

Personal computer that supports RSLogix 5000 software

Any appropriate model running Windows NT

4.0, Service Pack 6A or higher

Ethernet switch

Refer to manufacturer's specifications

24V dc power supply

Associated media and connectors as needed

Software

RSLinx communications software, version 2.54.00 or later

9355-WAB, 9355-WABOEM, 9355-WABC

RSLogix 5000 programming software,

version 17 or later

9324-RLD300ENE

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3.3 Set Up the Hardware

In these examples, a ControlLogix chassis contains the Logix controller in slot 0, and a 1756-ENBT bridge module in slot 3. We mounted the ILX34-AENWG adapter on a DIN rail in slot 0, with a 1734-OW2/C relay output module in slot 1, a 1734-OV4E/C sink output module in slot 2, and a 24 volt DC power supply.

To work along with this example, set up your system as follows.  Note that the example application, the Logix controller and 1756-ENBT

module (firmware revision 4.007 or later) uses the slots shown in the About the Example Applications (page 47).

 Verify the IP addresses for your programming terminal, 1756-ENBT module,

and ILX34-AENWG adapter.

 Verify the position (slot) of the I/O modules on the DIN rail.  Verify that you have properly connected all wiring and cabling.  You must configure your communication driver (such as AB_ETH-1 or AB-

ETHIP-1) in RSLinx software, as described in Configure the RSLinx Ethernet Communication Driver.

3.4 Example 1 - Direct Connection and Rack Optimization

This example configures your ILX34-AENWG for both direct connection and rack optimization using RSLogix 5000 software.

You can mix communication formats for different I/O modules communicating through the same adapter.

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 I/O modules set up to use rack optimization communicate at the rate of the

RPI configured for the ILX34-AENWG adapter.

 I/O modules configured for direct communication communicate at their own

set RPI and ignore the ILX34-AENWG adapter RPI.

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.

3.4.1 Add the Relay Output Module and Configure for Direct Connection

1 Right-click the ILX34-AENWG adapter under the I/O Configuration folder and

select NEW MODULE.

2 In the SELECT MODULE dialog box, choose the 1734-OW2 relay output

module from the list, and click OK.

3 In the MODULE PROPERTIES dialog, enter the following information:

a) Name

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b) Slot

In the Module Definition area, click the CHANGE ... button, and change the Connection type from Rack Optimization (default) to DATA.

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4 Click the CONNECTION tab, and then change the RPI value for the module

from 20 (the default) to 50 (the recommended value for analog or specialty modules). This value determines how often to exchange data with the ILX34AENWG adapter.

Important: To avoid overloading the ILX34-AENWG adapter, we recommend that RPI be no less than 10 ms for rack connections and 50 ms for direct connections.

5 Click OK save the configuration.

The following illustration shows the I/O Configuration for this project.

3.4.2 Add the Digital Output Module and Configure for Rack Optimization

1 Right-click the ILX34-AENWG adapter under the I/O Configuration folder and

select NEW MODULE.

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2 In the SELECT MODULE dialog box, choose the 1734-OV4E digital output

module from the list, and click OK.

3 In the MODULE PROPERTIES dialog, enter the following information:

a) Name

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b) Slot

In the MODULE DEFINITION area of the dialog box, notice that the default Connection type is RACK OPTIMIZATION.

4 Click the CONNECTION tab, and then change the RPI value for the module

from 20 (the default) to 10 (the recommended value for digital modules). This value determines how often to exchange data with the ILX34-AENWG adapter.

Important: To avoid overloading the ILX34-AENWG adapter, we recommend that RPI be no less than 10 ms for rack connections and 50 ms for direct connections.

5 Click OK save the configuration.

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The following illustration shows the I/O Configuration for this project.

3.4.3 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor

Note: The key switch on the front of the ControlLogix processor must be in the REM or PROG position.

1 If you are not already online with the processor, open the Communications

menu, and then choose DOWNLOAD. RSLogix 5000 will establish communication with the processor. You do not have to download through the processor's serial port, as shown here. You may download through any available network connection.

2 When communication is established, RSLogix 5000 will open a confirmation

dialog box. Click the DOWNLOAD button to transfer the sample program to the processor.

3 RSLogix 5000 will compile the program and transfer it to the processor. This

process may take a few minutes.

4 When the download is complete, RSLogix 5000 will open another

confirmation dialog box. If the key switch is in the REM position, click OK to switch the processor from PROGRAM mode to RUN mode.

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Note: If you receive an error message during these steps, refer to your RSLogix documentation to interpret and correct the error.

3.4.4 Verify the Chassis Size

You must configure the chassis size for the ILX34-AENWG before you can make any I/O Configure Chassis Size (page 39). The default setting for the chassis size is 1 slot, which represents the adapter by itself.

When the adapter's non-volatile chassis size does not match the actual number of modules present on its backplane, the adapter does not make any I/O connections and an error occurs, as shown in the MODULE PROPERTIES dialog box.

This procedure synchronizes the chassis size value from the RSLogix 5000 software into the ILX34-AENWG hardware. You must be online to perform this procedure.

1 Verify that RSLogix 5000 software is online to the processor. 2 Double-click the ILX34-AENWG adapter under I/O CONFIGURATION in the

CONTROLLER ORGANIZATION window. This action opens the MODULE PROPERTIES dialog box.

3 On the MODULE PROPERTIES dialog box, click the CONNECTION tab. Notice

that the MODULE FAULT area of the dialog box contains information about the error code.

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4 Click the CHASSIS SIZE tab, and then click the CLICK SET CHASSIS SIZE IN

MODULE button.

5 This action opens a notification dialog box. Take any necessary steps to

prevent hazardous conditions, and then click OK to dismiss the dialog box.

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6 Notice the chassis size in the module has been updated to match the

hardware configuration.

7 Click OK to dismiss the Module Properties dialog box.

At this point, your POINTBus status LED should be solid green. All the yellow triangles in your I/O configuration should be gone.

8 Open the FILE menu, and then click SAVE to save the project.

3.4.5 View Module Data

You can view module data and communication status in the controller tags in RSLogix 5000. The following illustration shows the ILX34-AENWG configured with the sample application.

 POINT_IO_Adapter = the name you gave to your Ethernet adapter  # = slot number of POINT I/O module

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 C = configuration, I = input, O = output

Use the controller tags in your ladder program to read input data or write output data.

 Slot Status Bits: The Slot Status bits display the connection status for each of

the POINT I/O modules that use a rack-optimized connection.

 Bit 0 is reserved for the adapter and always reports a value of 1.  Each of the other bits (1 to 63) correspond to a POINT I/O module that you

install in the POINT I/O backplane.

 In this example, we configured the ILX34-AENWG adapter for both rack-

optimized and direct connections.

 The slot status bits indicate that the module in slot 2 is operating correctly:

o 0=module participating with no errors and o 1=module not participating or connection error (typically, module

removed/missing)

3.5 Example 2 - Direct Connection

In this example, a ControlLogix controller communicates with POINT I/O modules via the ILX34-AENWG adapter using a direct connection.

The adapter makes a direct connection to each of the modules referenced by the data.

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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3.5.1 Add the Relay Output Module and Configure for Direct Connection

1 Right-click the ILX34-AENWG adapter under the I/O Configuration folder and

select NEW MODULE.

2 In the SELECT MODULE dialog box, choose the 1734-OW2 relay output

module from the list, and click OK.

3 In the MODULE PROPERTIES dialog, enter the following information:

a) Name

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b) Slot

In the Module Definition area, click the CHANGE ... button, and change the Connection type from Rack Optimization (default) to DATA.

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4 Click the CONNECTION tab, and then change the RPI value for the module

from 20 (the default) to 50 (the recommended value for analog or specialty modules). This value determines how often to exchange data with the ILX34AENWG adapter.

Important: To avoid overloading the ILX34-AENWG adapter, we recommend that RPI be no less than 10 ms for rack connections and 50 ms for direct connections.

5 Click OK save the configuration.

The following illustration shows the I/O Configuration for this project.

3.5.2 Add the Digital Output Module and Configure for Direct Connection

1 Right-click the ILX34-AENWG adapter under the I/O Configuration folder and

select NEW MODULE.

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2 In the SELECT MODULE dialog box, choose the 1734-OV4E digital output

module from the list, and click OK.

3 In the MODULE PROPERTIES dialog, enter the following information:

a) Name

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b) Slot

In the Module Definition area, click the CHANGE ... button, and change the Connection type from Rack Optimization (default) to DATA.

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4 Click the CONNECTION tab, and then change the RPI value for the module

from 20 (the default) to 10 (the recommended value for digital modules). This value determines how often to exchange data with the ILX34-AENWG adapter.

5 Click OK save the configuration.

The following illustration shows the I/O Configuration for this project.

3.5.3 Edit the Controller Tags

When you add modules to the I/O configuration, the system creates tags for those modules to use in the application program.

For the example application, you need to add one more controller tag. 1 Double-click the CONTROLLER TAGS folder in the project dialog.

The action opens the CONTROLLER TAGS dialog box. You will see the tags created for the ILX34-AENWG adapter and digital I/O modules.

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Type

Parts_Count

Counter

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2 Click the Edit Tags tab at the bottom of the Controller Tags dialog.

3 Create the following tag:

4 Close the Controller Tags dialog.

3.5.4 Create the Ladder Program

Next, create the example ladder program to test the I/O.

1 Double-click MAIN ROUTINE under the Main Program folder.

2 Enter the following ladder program using the tags previously created.

3 Save the program.

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3.5.5 Downloading the Sample Program to the Processor

Note: The key switch on the front of the ControlLogix processor must be in the REM or PROG position.

1 If you are not already online with the processor, open the Communications

2 When communication is established, RSLogix 5000 will open a confirmation

dialog box. Click the DOWNLOAD button to transfer the sample program to the processor.

3 RSLogix 5000 will compile the program and transfer it to the processor. This

process may take a few minutes.

4 When the download is complete, RSLogix 5000 will open another

confirmation dialog box. If the key switch is in the REM position, click OK to switch the processor from PROGRAM mode to RUN mode.

Note: If you receive an error message during these steps, refer to your RSLogix documentation to interpret and correct the error.

3.5.6 Verify the Chassis Size

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This procedure synchronizes the chassis size value from the RSLogix 5000 software into the ILX34-AENWG hardware. You must be online to perform this procedure.

1 Verify that RSLogix 5000 software is online to the processor. 2 Double-click the ILX34-AENWG adapter under I/O CONFIGURATION in the

CONTROLLER ORGANIZATION window. This action opens the MODULE PROPERTIES dialog box.

3 On the MODULE PROPERTIES dialog box, click the CONNECTION tab. Notice

that the MODULE FAULT area of the dialog box contains information about the error code.

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4 Click the CHASSIS SIZE tab, and then click the CLICK SET CHASSIS SIZE IN

MODULE button.

5 This action opens a notification dialog box. Take any necessary steps to

prevent hazardous conditions, and then click OK to dismiss the dialog box.

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6 Notice the chassis size in the module has been updated to match the

hardware configuration.

7 Click OK to dismiss the Module Properties dialog box.

At this point, your POINTBus status LED should be solid green. All the yellow triangles in your I/O configuration should be gone.

8 Open the FILE menu, and then click SAVE to save the project.

3.5.7 View Module Data

You can view module data and communication status in the controller tags in RSLogix 5000. The following illustration shows the ILX34-AENWG configured with the sample application.

 ILX34_AENWG = the name you gave to your Ethernet adapter  # = slot number of POINT I/O module

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 C = configuration, I = input, O = output

Use the controller tags in your ladder program to read input data or write output data.

 Slot Status Bits: The Slot Status bits display the connection status for each of

the POINT I/O modules that use a rack-optimized connection.

 Bit 0 is reserved for the adapter and always reports a value of 1.  Each of the other bits (1 to 63) correspond to a POINT I/O module that you

install in the POINT I/O backplane.

 In this example, we configured the ILX34-AENWG adapter for both rack-

optimized and direct connections.

 The slot status bits indicate that the module in slot 2 is operating correctly:

o 0=module participating with no errors and o 1=module not participating or connection error (typically, module

removed/missing)

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In This Chapter

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

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

 Establish I/O Connections ..................................................................... 94

 Recover From an Overloaded Adapter .................................................. 94

 Empty Slots and RIUP Situations .......................................................... 95

 LED Status Indicators ............................................................................ 97

 Check the Ethernet cable ...................................................................... 99

 Restoring Factory Default Network Settings ........................................ 100

 Restoring All Factory Default Settings ................................................. 101

 Installing a Replacement Wireless POINT I/O Adapter to an Existing

System ................................................................................................ 102

 Upgrading to Firmware Version 3.5.0 .................................................. 103

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4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

Diagnostics values are available through the following user interfaces:

 Diagnostics Pages (page 74)  Viewing Wireless Statistics in RSLogix 5000 (page 93)  ILX34-AENWG Wireless Configuration Object (102, 0x66) Vendor Specific

(page 158)

4.1 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

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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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 To select a page to view, click the page title in the tree view.

If you are unable to connect to the adapter's web page, verify that your PC is correctly configured to reach IP addresses on the subnet where your adapter communicates.

4.1.1 Diagnostics Pages

The DIAGNOSTICS pages show you current operational information about your POINT I/O adapter and connected devices. Select the DIAGNOSTICS folder in the tree view on the left side of the page, and click EXPAND to view the menu, or click the tabs at the top of the page.

The Diagnostics pages automatically refresh at 15 second intervals. To change the refresh interval, enter a value in seconds in the REFRESH RATE (SEC) field at the top of the page.

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Field

Description

Network Topology

Reserved for future use. This value will always be "Linear"

Network Status

Reserved for future use. This value will always be "Normal"

Ring Supervisor

Reserved for future use. This value will always be zeros for the MAC Address and IP Address.

Field

Description

CPU Utilization

Indicates the percentage of the time the adaptor's CPU (Central Processing Unit) is working.

Peak CPU utilization is shown in parentheses.

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Diagnostic Overview Page

The DIAGNOSTIC OVERVIEW page opens when you select the DIAGNOSTICS folder in the menu on the left side of the page. Use this page to view the ILX34AENWG adapter's current configuration and status.

Ring Status

System Resource Utilization

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Description

Module Uptime

The amount of time the adaptor has been powered up and operating, since the last power cycle.

Field

Description

Current CIP Msg Connections

The number of CIP Msg connections that are currently open. In most cases, CIP messages are issued for diagnostic purposes from ladder logic, and not for regular Input and Output data.

CIP Msg Connection Limit

The ILX34-AENWG can support up to 32 CIP Msg connections.

Max Msg Connections Observed

The maximum number of CIP Msg connections that have occurred at one time since the unit was reset.

Current CIP I/O Connections

The number of I/O connections that are currently open. Note that several I/O slices can be Rack Optimized into a single connection. If this number matches the number of connections expected, the unit is fully operational.

CIP I/O Connection Limit

The ILX34-AENWG can support up to 20 connections. Although up to 63 I/O modules can be connected to the ILX34, these must be rack optimized to fit into the limit of 20 connections.

Max I/O Connections Observed

The maximum number of connections that have occurred at one time since the unit was reset.

Conn Opens

Number of times that an I/O (or possibly a Msg) connection open request has been received from the controller.

Open Errors

Number of times that there has been an error in establishing the I/O connection when the open request has been received.

Conn Closes

Number of times the connection has been closed. This value can indicate a problem in the RF traffic that has

caused a timeout, causing the connection to close.

Close Errors

Number of times an error has occurred when the controller is attempting to close a connection.

These errors can be caused by a timeout, because a loss of communication could prevent all of the packets that would normally occur during a close to be transferred in a timely manner.

Conn Timeouts

Timeouts occur when the controller does not receive packets from an I/O connection within the RPI requirements. The timeout occurs within 4 x RPI value.

If the controller has not heard from the I/O in 4 RPI times, it times out.

The minimum timeout value is 100ms. Therefore, even if the RPI is 4ms, a timeout will not occur until no packets have been heard from the I/O in over 100ms.

If the number of timeouts is high, the network traffic is likely too high.

Field

Description

Module Status

Flashing red = an error condition Solid green = functioning properly

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CIP Connection Statistics

LED Status:

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Description

Network Activity

Rapidly flashing green = successful data transfer activity Slowly flashing green = an issue or difficulty within the network Flashing red = an error condition

Network Status

Flashing green = an error condition Solid green = functioning properly

Point Bus Status

Flashing red = an error condition Solid green = functioning properly

Field

Description

Chassis Size

Displays the chassis size that is stored in the Verify the Chassis Size (page 56)

Switches

Displays the configuration of the thumbwheel switches on the face of the ILX34-AENWG Configure the IP Address with the Thumbwheel Switches (page 24)

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Module Settings

Network Settings Page

The NETWORK SETTINGS page opens when you expand the DIAGNOSTICS folder, and then click the NETWORK SETTINGS link on the left side of the page. Use this page to view configuration and status information for the Ethernet and Antenna ports on the ILX34-AENWG.

Note: The values on this page are for information only, and cannot be modified. To change these values, use the Network Configuration Page (page 87).

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Description

Ethernet Address (MAC)

The MAC address (hexadecimal) of the ILX34-AENWG adapter

IP Address

The IP address identifies each node on the IP network (or system of connected networks). Each TCP/IP node on a network (including the Ethernet module) must have a unique IP address.

Subnet Mask

Subnet mask for the host interface. Allows communication with a subnet behind the host interface.

Default Gateway

The IP address of a network router where data is sent if the destination IP address is outside the local subnet. The gateway is the device that routes the traffic from the local area network to other networks such as the Internet.

Primary Name Server

The IP address of the primary DNS server to use for resolving (or translating) names to IP addresses

Secondary Name Server

The IP address of the secondary DNS server to use for resolving (or translating) names to IP addresses

Default Domain Name

A name that identifies one or more IP addresses

Host Name

The Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN)

Name Resolution

Indicates if DNS is enabled or disabled.

Field

Description

Obtain Network Configuration

Static or Dynamic

Field

Description

Interface State

Enabled or Disabled. Any other condition indicates a problem.

Link Status

Active or Inactive. Port 1 will always display "Active".

Media Speed

10 megabits or 100 megabits

Duplex

Half Duplex or Full Duplex

Autonegotiation Status

Autonegotiate Speed and Duplex, or Force Speed and Duplex

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Network Interface

Ethernet Interface Configuration

Ethernet Port 1 / 2

Ethernet Port 1 is an internal connection to the Wireless port. These statistics will not change and do not reflect the status of the wireless connection.

Ethernet Statistics Page

The ETHERNET STATISTICS page opens when you expand the DIAGNOSTICS folder, and then click the ETHERNET STATISTICS link on the left side of the page. Use this page to view detailed status information for the Ethernet and Antenna ports on the ILX34-AENWG.

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Description

Interface State

Enabled or Disabled. Any other condition indicates a problem.

Link Status

Active or Inactive. Port 1 will always display "Active".

Media Speed

10 megabits or 100 megabits

Duplex

Half Duplex or Full Duplex

Autonegotiation Status

Autonegotiate Speed and Duplex, or Force Speed and Duplex

Field

Description

In Octets

Number of octets (bytes) received

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Note: The values on this page are for information only, and cannot be modified. To change these values, use the Network Configuration Page (page 87).

Ethernet Port 1 / 2

Ethernet Port 1 is an internal connection to the Wireless port. These statistics will not change and do not reflect the status of the wireless connection.

Interface Counters

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Field

Description

In Ucast Packets

Number of unicast packets received

In NUcast Packets

Number of broadcast and multicast packets received

In Discards

Number of received packets that have been discarded

In Errors

Number of packets received with CRC errors

In Unknown Protos

Number of packets received with unknown protocols

Out Octets

Number of octets (bytes) transmitted

Out Ucast Packets

Number of unicast packets transmitted

Out NUcast Packets

Number of broadcast and multicast packets transmitted

Out Discards

Number of sent packets that have been discarded

Out Errors

Number of packets sent with CRC errors

Field

Description

Alignment Errors

A count of frames received on a particular interface that are not an integral number of octets in length and do not pass the FCS check.

Alignment Errors can result from MAC layer packet formation problems, cabling problems that cause corrupted or lost data, and packets that pass through more than two cascaded multiport transceivers.

FCS Errors

A count of frames received on a particular interface that are not an integral number of octets in length and do not pass the FCS check.

FCS or Alignment Errors indicate bit errors during a transmission or reception.

Single Collisions

A count of successfully transmitted frames on a particular interface for which transmission is inhibited by exactly one collision.

Multiple Collisions

A count of successfully transmitted frames on a particular interface for which transmission is inhibited by more than one collision.

SQE Test Errors

A count of of times that the Signal Quality Error (SQE) TEST ERROR message is generated. The SQE Test is used to test for the collision present circuit between a transceiver and a network interface card (NIC).

Deferred Transmissions

A count of frames for which the first transmission attempt on a particular interface is delayed because the medium is busy.

Late Collisions

Number of times that a collision is detected later than 512 bittimes into the transmission of a packet

Excessive Collisions

Number of frames for which transmission fails due to excessive collisions

MAC Transmit Errors

A count of frames for which transmission on a particular interface fails due to an internal MAC sublayer transmit error.

A faulty network transmitter can cause Internal MAC Transmit errors. Check the device to insure that it is functioning correctly.

Carrier Sense Errors

The number of times that the carrier sense condition was lost or never asserted when attempting to transmit a frame on a particular interface.

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Field

Description

Frame Too Long

A count of frames received on a particular interface that exceed the maximum permitted framer size.

MAC Receive Errors

A count of frames for which reception on a particular interface fails due to an internal MAC sublayer receive error.

Column

Description

Conn# / Uptime

The connection assigned to this I/O connection and the amount of time that this connection has been up.

Rcv/Xmt

Receive and Transmit (Rcv/Xmt)

Conn. ID

Connection ID in hexidecimal

Source

Source IP Address with an indication of the following

 (O) for originator  (T) for target

Dest

Destination IP Address

Multicast Addr.

Multicast Address

RPI

Requested Packet Interval (RPI)

Lost/Slot

Shows the number of lost packets and the slot number for the connection. A slot value of 0 indicates that this is a rackoptimized connection.

Size

Size of data in bytes

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I/O Connections Page

The I/O CONNECTIONS page opens when you expand the DIAGNOSTICS folder, and then click the I/O CONNECTIONS link on the left side of the page. Use this page to view detailed status information for the Input and Output modules connected to the ILX34-AENWG.

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Description

Service

Get Attribute Single or Get Attributes All

I/O Module Slot Position

0 to 63 decimal

Class (decimal)

Refer to the documentation for each POINT I/O module for supported Class types

Instance (decimal)

Refer to the documentation for each POINT I/O module for supported Instance types

Attribute (decimal)

Refer to the documentation for each POINT I/O module for supported Attribute types

Timeout (seconds)

The number of seconds to wait for a response from the POINT I/O module

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Diagnostic Messaging Page

The DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGING page opens when you expand the DIAGNOSTICS folder, and then click the DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGING link on the left side of the page. Use this page to execute explicit, unconnected message ILX34-AENWG Wireless Diagnostic Object (101, 0x65) Vendor Specific (page 156).

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The following illustration shows the response to the CIP command "Get Attributes All", sent to the I/O module in Slot 1.

The data is returned in hexadecimal format. Refer to the documentation for each POINT I/O Additional Point I/O Documentation (page 170) to determine the meaning of the response.

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Field

Description

Signal Strength

The colored graph indicates the signal Signal Strength Graph (page 85).

Signal to Noise

 < 0 , this is a BAD condition  < 10, this is an OK condition  > 10, this is a GOOD condition

Radio Link Time

The up-link time in days:hours:minutes:seconds. Note: This link status is checked at the Refresh rate, once every

10 seconds by default. If the link is down for less time than this, the up-time for the link will not get reset to 0.

Radio Parent MAC

The MAC address (hexadecimal) of the parent radio (access point)

Data Rate

Rf rate of the last packet received by the ILX34-AENWG. Although this field is informational, some packets, such as

802.11 management packets, will be at a rate that is lower than the data. In such an instance, the data could be going at a rate faster than this.

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Wireless Statistics Page

The WIRELESS STATISTICS page opens when you expand the DIAGNOSTICS folder, and then click the WIRELESS STATISTICS link on the left side of the page. Use this page to view configuration and status information for the Wireless port on the ILX34-AENWG.

Link Information

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Field

Description

Packets Received Successfully

Messages received with success. The average value gives a good indication of RF bandwidth consumption. The average should not exceed 1000 packets per second. If it does exceed this, the RPI should be decreased on the connections.

Packets Transmitted Successfully

Messages sent with success. The average value gives a good indication of RF bandwidth consumption. The average should not exceed 500 packets per second. f it does exceed this, the RPI should be decreased on the connections.

Packet Transmit Failures

Messages that have been retried 8 times and still were not transferred successfully. This number should not exceed 1% of the Packets Transmitted successfully.

Packet Transmit Retries

Messages sent requiring a retry. Retries of 20 to 50 per second are not uncommon. Retries of several hundred per second indicate the RF network is too busy or the RF link is poor.

Field

Description

Kernel Revision

The internal software revision for the POINT I/O adapter

WIFI Module Firmware

The internal software revision for the wireless component of the POINT I/O adapter

Image

Signal Strength

Signal to Noise

-90 dBm

0 dB

-88 dBm

2 dB

-86 dBm

4 dB

-84 dBm

6 dB

-82 dBm

8 dB

-80 dBm

10 dB

-78 dBm

12 dB

-76 dBm

14 dB

-74 dBm

16 dB

-72 dBm

18 dB

-70 dBm

20 dB

-68 dBm

22 dB

-66 dBm

24 dB

-64 dBm

26 dB

-62 dBm

28 dB

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Statistics

Version

Signal Strength Graph

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Signal Strength

Signal to Noise

-60 dBm or greater

30 dB

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4.1.2 Configuration Pages

The CONFIGURATION pages allows you to view and edit configuration information for your ILX34-AENWG I/O adapter and connected devices. Select the

CONFIGURATION folder in the tree view on the left side of the page, and click EXPAND to view the menu, or click the tabs at the top of the page.

Important: The values on these pages are in non-volatile memory. Changes to these parameters do not take effect until you reset or cycle power to the ILX34-AENWG adapter.

Some of the configuration pages require you to provide a user name and password.

 The default user name is "admin".  The default password is "password".  The user name and password are case sensitive.

Identity Page

The IDENTITY page opens when you select the CONFIGURATION folder in the menu on the left side of the page, and then click the IDENTITY link. Use this page to view or modify the ILX34-AENWG adapter's name, location and chassis size.

Important: The values on this page are in non-volatile memory. Changes to these parameters do not take effect until you reset or cycle power to the ILX34-AENWG adapter.

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Field

Description

Host Name

the name a Domain Name Server uses to resolve this adapter’s

IP address

Module Description

(Optional) Type a description for the ILX34-AENWG adapter. This can be useful to identify a specific ILX34-AENWG at sites where multiple adapters may be deployed.

Module Location

(Optional) Type a location for the ILX34-AENWG adapter. This can be useful to identify a specific ILX34-AENWG at sites where multiple adapters may be deployed.

Chassis Size

The number of POINT I/O modules plus the adapter. This value must match the number of I/O modules plus one for the adapter before any I/O connections are Verify the Chassis Size (page

56).

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Network Configuration Page

The NETWORK page opens when you select the CONFIGURATION folder in the menu on the left side of the page, and then click the NETWORK link. Use this page to view or modify the ILX34-AENWG adapter's TCP/IP and Ethernet port settings.

Important: The values on this page are in non-volatile memory. Changes to these parameters do not take effect until you reset or cycle power to the ILX34-AENWG adapter.

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Field

Description

Ethernet Interface Configuration

Static - uses a fixed IP address Dynamic DHCP - obtains an IP address from a DHCP server

Field

Description

IP Address

The IP address identifies each node on the IP network (or system of connected networks). Each TCP/IP node on a network (including the Ethernet module) must have a unique IP address.

This value must match the IP address entered on the General Tab of the Module Properties dialog box in RSLogix 5000.

Subnet Mask

Subnet addressing is an extension of the IP address scheme that lets a site use a single net ID for multiple physical networks. Routing outside of the site continues by dividing the IP address into a net ID and a host ID via the class. Inside a site, the subnet mask is used to redivide the IP address into a custom net ID portion and host ID portion. This field is set to 0.0.0.0 by default.

Gateway Address

A gateway connects individual physical networks into a system of networks. When a node needs to communicate with a node on another network, a gateway transfers the data between the two networks. The following figure shows gateway G connecting Network 1 with Network 2.

Primary Name Server

Enter the IP address of the primary DNS server to use for resolving (or translating) names to IP addresses

Secondary Name Server

Enter the IP address of the secondary DNS server to use for resolving (or translating) names to IP addresses

Domain Name

Domain (or domain zone) of which the ILX34-AENWG is a part. This value is used during name resolutions if a fully qualified name is not provided, and also for DNS updates.

Field

Description

Port x Enable

Enable or Disable

Autonegotiate Status

Autonegotiate Speed and Duplex - determine speed and duplex by negotiating with connected devices

Force Speed and Duplex - specify speed and duplex, setting must match configuration for other connected devices

Select Port Speed

10 megabits, 100 megabits

Select Duplex Mode

Half Duplex, Full Duplex

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Initial Network Configuration

Network Interface

Ethernet Link Port 1 / 2

Services Page

The SERVICES page opens when you select the CONFIGURATION folder in the menu on the left side of the page, and then click the SERVICES link. Use this page to disable the adaptor's web server, or to change the password.

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Field

Description

Service

The network service type. Only "HTTP" is available for configuration on the ILX34-AENWG

Description

The network service description. Only "Web Server" is available for configuration on the ILX34-AENWG

Status

Running or Disabled

Enable

Select (check) to enable the web server. Deselect (uncheck) to disable the web server. Changes will take effect the next time the module is reset. To re-enable the web server, reset the factory network

parameters as described in Restoring Factory Default Network Settings (page 100).

Field

Description

New Password

To change the password, type the new password into this field, and then type it again in the "Confirm Password" field.

 The password is CaSe SeNsItIvE.  The default password is the word "password".

Confirm Password

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Important: The values on this page are in non-volatile memory. Changes to these parameters do not take effect until you reset or cycle power to the ILX34-AENWG adapter.

Set Password

Wireless Settings Page

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Description

SSID

Assign a network name (SSID) of up to 32 characters. The radio uses this name in all network references. All radios in a network must have the same SSID. SSID names are case-sensitive.

Encryption Type

Choose the method by which the adapter will apply encryption security:

 NONE (not recommended)  WEP128 - Legacy security setting using a 128-bit key and WEP

encryption.

 WPA2/AES (Preferred) - Security setting using WPA (pre-shared key)

authentication and AES encryption.

The preferred encryption type is AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). You should only select WEP (wired equivalency protocol) for use with an older client radio that only has WEP encryption.

You can also select WEP 128, or None (no encryption) as the encryption type, but none of these settings are recommended.

WPA Passphrase

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Important: The values on this page are in non-volatile memory. Changes to these parameters do not take effect until you reset or cycle power to the ILX34-AENWG adapter.

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Field

Description

WEP Key Index

If using WEP128 encryption, select the Key Index that matches the Key Index used in the Access Point.

WEP Keys (1-4)

If using WEP128 encryption, enter the WEP Keys that match the Keys in the Access Point.

Transmit Data Rate

The recommended The ILX34-AENWG supports the following transmit data rates. The default value is Auto: Max 54 Mbps, and this is the recommended value for most applications.

1 Mbps

Auto: Max. 1 Mbps

2 Mbps

Auto: Max. 2 Mbps

5.5 Mbps

Auto: Max. 5.5 Mbps

11 Mbps

Auto: Max. 11 Mbps

18 Mbps

Auto: Max. 18 Mbps

24 Mbps

Auto: Max. 24 Mbps

36 Mbps

Auto: Max. 36 Mbps

54 Mbps

Auto: Max. 54 Mbps

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4.1.3 Browse Chassis Page

The BROWSE CHASSIS page opens when you click the BROWSE CHASSIS link on the left side of the page. Use this page to retrieve a list of modules communicating with the ILX34-AENWG adapter.

Click the START button to begin browsing. The ILX34-AENWG will query slots 1 through 63. Click CANCEL to stop browsing when the list is populated with the total number of modules installed in the system.

Tip: Select (check) the INCREASE TIMEOUT check box to give modules more time to respond to the query. This selection is useful when browsing a busy system. Tip: Select (check) the DISPLAY COMPACT check box to reduce the font size and limit scrolling for systems with a large number of modules.

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When a module is located, the Browse Chassis page adds it to the list. The list includes

 Slot number  Module Description  Firmware Revision

The MODULE DESCRIPTION field is a hyperlink. Click the link to view information about the module.

Note: The information on the MODULE INFORMATION page depends on the type and configuration of the module.

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Field

Description

Signal Strength

Signal to Noise

 < 0 , this is a BAD condition  < 10, this is an OK condition  > 10, this is a GOOD condition

Radio Link Time

The up-link time in days:hours:minutes:seconds

Radio parent MAC

The MAC address (hexadecimal) of the parent radio (access point)

Data Rate

In Mbps

Received Successfully

Messages received with success

Transmitted Successfully

Messages sent with success

Transmit Failures

Message sent and failed

Transmit Retries

Messages sent requiring a retry.

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4.2 Viewing Wireless Statistics in RSLogix 5000

4.2.1 Sources of Interference

While the ILX34-AENWG operates reliably in industrial environments, interference (radio "noise") may still occur. Radios are designed to detect specific radio frequencies. An "interferer" is an unwanted signal that has been transmitted at the same frequency that the radio was designed to detect.

By far, the most common source of interference is from other 802.11 networks. Since I/O messaging is latency dependent, its important that other 802.11 networks do not interfere with the I/O network. It is recommended that the network use a channel free of interference from other 802.11 devices.

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There are many man-made and natural sources of electromagnetic interference (lightning, power lines, switching power supplies, fluorescent lighting, microwave ovens, cordless phones, and so on). To decrease the effects of interference on network function:

 Use a directional (high gain) antenna at the Remote radio locations, if

possible

 Verify that each network operating in close proximity to each other has BEEN

ASSIGNED TO A DIFFERENT CHANNEL

 Install networks in rural areas (if at all possible) where they will likely

encounter less man-made noise than in urban or suburban areas

 Enable encryption

Improving Signal Quality

If you need to improve a radio’s signal quality, try the following steps:

 Adjust the direction of the high-gain antennas.  Increase the height of the antenna’s placement.  Use higher-gain antennas or external preamplifiers.  Select a new location for the radio and/or its antenna.  Decrease the length of the antenna cable.  Determine and resolve sources of interfering electrical noise.  Add a repeater between radios that are not communicating.

4.3 Establish I/O Connections

When you apply power to a POINT I/O system and establish I/O connections, the outputs transition to the Idle state, applying Idle state data before going to RUN mode. This occurs even when the controller making the connection is already in RUN mode.

4.4 Recover From an Overloaded Adapter

Each POINT I/O connection established with the ILX34-AENWG adapter consumes a portion of the microprocessor's bandwidth. The amount of bandwidth used by a connection depends on a number of variables, including the requested packet interval (RPI), the number of POINT I/O modules involved in the connection, and the rate of change of the I/O.

The ILX34-AENWG adapter continuously monitors this bandwidth and rejects requests for new connections when there is insufficient bandwidth available to support the new connection.

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The condition where the ILX34-AENWG adapter cannot support the connection due to a limit of the microprocessor's bandwidth is shown in the following dialog.

If you encounter this condition, the only action you can take is to alter the existing connections to reduce the amount of microprocessor bandwidth consumed. The most likely fixes for this condition include the following.

 Increase the RPI.  Decrease the number of connections.

4.5 Empty Slots and RIUP Situations

The POINT I/O system does not have the ability to detect an empty terminal base. Because of this, there are numerous situations in which you can potentially configure a system that is unusable or one that exercises unintended control.

In an attempt to address these situations, you must observe the following rules for POINT I/O system construction and the removal and reinsertion of modules.

 A correct POINT I/O system does not have any empty terminal bases.  After you cycle power, the adapter will not run any I/O until the number of

modules comprising the chassis equals the stored chassis size.

o Because the adapter cannot detect empty terminal bases, it cannot

assume any safe operation until there is a match between the number of modules indicating their presence in the chassis and what the adapter has saved in non-volatile memory.

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o Actual module identification (such as, electronic keying) is done when

connection establishment requests are received from the controller or controllers.

 A module removed under power does not disrupt operation of the other I/O

modules.

o When you remove a module, the adapter determines what changed. o Whenever you remove a module with an active connection from the

POINT I/O system, the adapter indicates this by flashing the POINTBus Status LED red and reports a minor recoverable fault.

 If more than one contiguous module is removed under power, connections to

all modules in the contiguous missing module set are disallowed until all modules are replaced. Because the adapter cannot detect an empty base, it does not know the physical positioning of the modules until all the missing modules are replaced.

 If a module separating two sets of contiguous missing modules is removed,

the two sets merge into a single set. All the modules must be replaced before connections are permitted to any module in the set.

 If modules of different types are removed and returned to the wrong

locations, attempts to connect to these modules will fail during verification of the electronic ID (providing that keying has not been disabled).

 If modules of the same type are removed and returned to the wrong

locations, they accept connections from the controller or controllers and reconfigure with the correct data once they pass their electronic keying check.

 These removal and return situations exist whether the system is under power

or not. If the system is under power, the situation arises immediately. If the system is not under power, the situation arises in the next power cycle.

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Indication

Probable Cause

Recommended Action

Off

No power applied to device

Apply power to the device.

Flashing Red/Green

LED cycle power test (module selftest) present.

None Solid Green

Device is operating normally.

None

Flashing Red

Recoverable fault has occurred: Firmware (NVS) update present. Address switches changed.

Complete firmware update. Verify address switches.

Solid Red

Unrecoverable fault has occurred: Self-test failure present (checksum

failure, or ramtest failure at cycle power).

Firmware fatal error present.

Replace adapter.

Indication

Probable Cause

Recommended Action

Off

No link established.

Verify network cabling, and correct, as needed.

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4.6 LED Status Indicators

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.

4.6.1 Module Status

4.6.2 Network Activity

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Indication

Probable Cause

Recommended Action

Flashing Green/Off

Transmit or receive activity present.

None

Steady Green

Link established.

None

Indication

Probable Cause

Recommended Action

Off

Device not initialized. The module does not have an IP address.

Apply power to device, verify IP address, and correct, as needed.

Flashing Green

No CIP connections present. Device has an IP address, but no CIP connections are established.

None

Solid Green

CIP connections present. Device online and has an IP address, and CIP connections are established.

None Flashing Red

One or more CIP connections has timed-out.

Check for I/O module failure and controller operation, and correct, as needed.

Solid Red

Duplicate IP address detected.

Verify IP address setting and correct, as needed.

Flashing Red/Green

The module is performing a self-test (only occurs during cycle power test).

None

Indication

Probable Cause

Recommended Action

Off

Device not powered - check module status indicator.

Apply power to device.

Flashing Red/Green

LED cycle power test present.

None Flashing Red

Recoverable fault occurred:

 At cycle power the number of

expected modules does not equal the number of modules present

 Configure chassis size.  A module is missing

 Check for missing module and reinstall

as needed.

 Node fault (I/O connection

timeout) occurred.

 Check for I/O module failure and correct

as needed.

Solid Red

Unrecoverable fault occurred - the adapter is bus off.

1. Cycle power to device.

2. If condition persists, replace device.

Flashing Green

Firmware (NVS) update in progress.

None

Solid Green

Adapter online with connections established (normal operation, Run mode).

None

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4.6.3 Network Status

4.6.4 POINTBus Status

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Indication

Probable Cause

Recommended Action

Off

Not active; field power is off or dc-dc converter problem present.

1. Verify power is on, and apply power if needed.

2. Verify backplane power not exceeded, and correct.

3. Replace ILX34-AENWG module.

Green

System power is on; dc-dc converter is active (5V).

None

Indication

Probable Cause

Recommended Action

Off

Not active; field power is off.

Apply field power.

Green

Power is on; 24V is present.

None

Indication

Probable Cause

Recommended Action

Off / Flashing Rapidly

No RF link exists

 Verify wireless settings match those of

an available Access Point.

 Verify antenna installation.

On, flashing off once every 10 seconds

The encryption settings do not match the AP being associated to.

Verify encryption settings.

Yellow

RF link is established

None

Indication

Probable Cause

Recommended Action

Off

No data being transferred.

None

Green

Data is being transferred

None

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4.6.5 System Power

4.6.6 Field Power

4.6.7 Wireless Link

4.6.8 Wireless Data

4.7 Check the Ethernet cable

If you connect a radio and the Ethernet LED does not light on the radio, you may have used the wrong cable type. In other words, you may have used a crossover cable when you should have used a straight-through cable, or vice versa.

Use a straight-through cable when connecting the radio to an Ethernet hub or a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet switch. Straight-through cables are used in most cases.

Use a cross-over cable when connecting the Ethernet radio directly to any device that is NOT a switch or a hub (for example, a direct connection to a PC, PLC, or printer).

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Crossover cable

Straight- through cable

RJ-45 PIN

1 Rx+

3 Tx+

2 Rx-

6 Tx-

3 Tx+

1 Rx+

6 Tx-

2 Rx-

RJ-45 PIN

1 Rx+

1 Tx+

2 Rx-

2 Tx-

3 Tx+

3 Rx+

6 Tx-

6 Rx-

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4.7.1 Cable Connections

Ethernet Cable Specifications

The recommended cable is category 5 or better. A category 5 cable has four twisted pairs of wire that are color-coded and cannot be swapped. The radio uses only two pairs. One pair uses pins 1 and 2, and the second pair uses pins 3 and 6.

 Use a straight-through cable when connecting the radio to an Ethernet hub or

a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet switch. Straight-through cables are used in most cases.

 Use a cross-over cable when connecting the Ethernet radio directly to any

device that is NOT a switch or a hub (for example, a direct connection to a PC, PLC, or printer).

Ethernet cabling is like U.S. telephone cables, except that it has eight conductors. Some hubs have one input that can accept either a straight-through or crossover cable, depending on the switch position. In this case, you must ensure that the switch position and cable type agree.

Refer to Ethernet Cable Configuration (page 100) for a diagram of how to configure Ethernet cable.

Ethernet Cable Configuration

Note: The standard connector view shown is color-coded for a straight-through cable.

4.8 Restoring Factory Default Network Settings

Restoring the network settings to factory defaults depends on the version of firmware in your ILX34.

Firmware Versions 3.4.xxx

1 Turn module power off. 2 Change thumbwheels to 888. 3 Turn module power on.

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