ProSoft Technology PLX31-EIP-SIE User Manual
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Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2
ProSoft Technology® Product Documentation .................................................................................... 2
Literature Content Disclaimer ............................................................................................................. 2
Important Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................... 3
Agency Approvals and Certifications .................................................................................................. 3
1 Start Here 9
1.1 System Requirements ............................................................................................... 9
1.2 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 10
1.3 Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail ....................................................................... 11
1.4 Jumper Settings ...................................................................................................... 12
1.5 SD Card ................................................................................................................... 12
1.6 Connecting Power to the PLX3x Gateway .............................................................. 13
2 Configuring Your Gateway 15
2.1 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ................................................... 16
2.2 Using the Online Help ............................................................................................. 17
2.3 Setting Up the Project ............................................................................................. 17
2.4 Renaming PCB Objects .......................................................................................... 20
2.5 Configuring the Drivers ............................................................................................ 21
2.6 Using the CommonNet Data Map ........................................................................... 25
2.7 Configuring an IP Address ...................................................................................... 27
2.8 Downloading the Project to the Gateway ................................................................ 29
2.9 Printing a Configuration File .................................................................................... 31
3 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 33
3.1 LED Indicators ......................................................................................................... 34
3.1.1 Main Gateway LEDs ................................................................................................ 34
3.1.2 Ethernet Port LEDs ................................................................................................. 35
3.1.3 Serial Port LEDs (for Gateways with Serial Ports) .................................................. 35
3.2 Using Diagnostics in ProSoft Configuration Builder ................................................ 36
3.2.1 Diagnostics Menu .................................................................................................... 38
3.2.2 Capturing a Diagnostic Session to a Log File ......................................................... 40
3.2.3 Using the Data Analyzer (Serial Protocols Only) .................................................... 41
3.3 Gateway Status Data in Upper Memory .................................................................. 43
3.3.1 General Gateway Status Data in Upper Memory .................................................... 43
3.3.2 Protocol-Specific Status Data in Upper Memory ..................................................... 43
4 Hardware Information 45
4.1 Hardware Specifications.......................................................................................... 46
4.1.1 Serial Port Specifications ........................................................................................ 47
4.2 Serial Port Cables (for Gateways with Serial Ports) ............................................... 48
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4.2.1 RS-232 - Null Modem (DTE with Hardware Handshaking) .................................... 48
4.2.2 RS-232 - Null Modem (DTE without Hardware Handshaking) ............................... 49
4.2.3 RS-232 - DTE to DCE Modem Connection ............................................................ 49
4.2.4 RS-422 Interface Connections ................................................................................ 50
4.2.5 RS-485 Interface Connections ................................................................................ 50
5 EIP Protocol 51
5.1 EIP Functional Overview ........................................................................................ 52
5.1.1 EtherNet/IP™ Client ............................................................................................... 53
5.2 EIP Configuration .................................................................................................... 54
5.2.1 EIP Class 3 Server Connection .............................................................................. 54
5.2.2 EIP Class 1 Connection .......................................................................................... 56
5.2.3 EIP Class 3 Client/UClient [x] Connection .............................................................. 58
5.3 EIP Diagnostics....................................................................................................... 70
5.3.1 PCB Diagnostics Menu ........................................................................................... 70
5.3.2 EIP Status Data in Upper Memory.......................................................................... 70
5.3.3 EIP Error Codes ...................................................................................................... 73
5.4 EIP Reference......................................................................................................... 77
5.4.1 SLC and MicroLogix Specifics ................................................................................ 77
5.4.2 PLC5 Processor Specifics ...................................................................................... 81
5.4.3 ControlLogix and CompactLogix Processor Specifics ............................................ 85
5.4.4 EIP Command Entry Form ...................................................................................... 92
6 MBTCP Protocol 93
6.1 MBTCP Functional Overview .................................................................................. 94
6.1.1 General Specifications - Modbus TCP/IP ............................................................... 94
6.1.2 Internal Database ................................................................................................... 95
6.2 MBTCP Configuration ............................................................................................. 98
6.2.1 MBTCP Servers ...................................................................................................... 98
6.2.2 MBTCP Client[x] ................................................................................................... 100
6.2.3 MBTCP Client[x] Commands ................................................................................ 102
6.3 MBTCP Diagnostics .............................................................................................. 105
6.3.1 PCB Diagnostics ................................................................................................... 105
6.3.2 MBTCP Status Data in Upper Memory ................................................................. 105
6.3.3 MBTCP Error Codes ............................................................................................. 108
6.4 MBTCP Reference ................................................................................................ 109
6.4.1 Modbus Protocol Specification ............................................................................. 109
7 MBS Protocol 121
7.1 MBS Functional Overview .................................................................................... 122
7.1.1 Modbus Serial Specifications ................................................................................ 122
7.1.2 Modbus Master/Slave Port Specifications ............................................................ 123
7.1.3 Gateway Internal Database .................................................................................. 124
7.2 MBS Configuration ................................................................................................ 125
7.2.1 MBS Port [x] .......................................................................................................... 125
7.2.2 MBS Port [x] Commands ...................................................................................... 129
7.3 MBS Diagnostics .................................................................................................. 132
7.3.1 PCB Diagnostics ................................................................................................... 132
7.3.2 MBS Status Data in Upper Memory ..................................................................... 132
7.3.3 Error/Status Codes ............................................................................................... 138
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7.4 MBS Reference ..................................................................................................... 139
7.4.1 Modbus Protocol Specification .............................................................................. 139
8 ASCII Protocol 151
8.1 ASCII Functional Overview ................................................................................... 152
8.1.1 General Specifications .......................................................................................... 152
8.1.2 Data Flow .............................................................................................................. 153
8.1.3 Modes of Operation ............................................................................................... 156
8.2 ASCII Configuration ............................................................................................... 161
8.2.1 ASCII Port [x] ......................................................................................................... 161
8.3 ASCII Diagnostics ................................................................................................. 163
8.3.1 PCB Diagnostics ................................................................................................... 163
8.3.2 ASCII Status Data in Upper Memory .................................................................... 163
9 SIE Protocol 165
9.1 SIE Functional Overview ....................................................................................... 166
9.1.1 General Specifications .......................................................................................... 166
9.1.2 Gateway Internal Database ................................................................................... 166
9.2 SIE Configuration .................................................................................................. 167
9.2.1 SIE Client x ............................................................................................................ 167
9.2.2 SIE Client x Commands ........................................................................................ 167
9.3 SIE Diagnostics ..................................................................................................... 181
9.3.1 Client Command Errors ......................................................................................... 181
9.3.2 SIE Error Codes .................................................................................................... 182
9.4 SIE Reference ....................................................................................................... 185
9.4.1 Maximum Register Counts .................................................................................... 185
10 PND Protocol 193
10.1 PND Functional Overview ..................................................................................... 194
10.2 PND Configuration ................................................................................................ 194
10.3 Step 7 Configuration .............................................................................................. 198
10.3.1 Monitoring Data in Step 7 ...................................................................................... 209
10.3.2 Creating a Variable Table to Display Floating Point Input Values ........................ 211
10.4 PND Diagnostics ................................................................................................... 213
10.4.1 Configuration Error Codes..................................................................................... 213
11 Support, Service and Warranty 215
11.1 Contacting Technical Support ............................................................................... 215
11.2 Warranty Information ............................................................................................. 216
Index 217
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1 Start Here
In This Chapter
System Requirements ........................................................................ 9
Package Contents ............................................................................ 10
Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail ................................................. 11
Jumper Settings ................................................................................ 12
SD Card ............................................................................................ 12
Connecting Power to the PLX3x Gateway ........................................ 13
1.1 System Requirements
The ProSoft Configuration Builder configuration software for the gateway
requires the following minimum hardware and software components:
Pentium® II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)
recommended
128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended
100 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application
requirements)
256-color VGA graphics adapter, 800 x 600 minimum resolution (True Color
1024 768 recommended)
DVD drive
Supported operating systems:
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2
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Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
1
Ethernet cable
RL-CBL025
5’ straight-through cable
1
Mini screwdriver
HRD250
Tool for wiring and securing the power connector
1
Power connector
J180
PLX3x gateway power connector
1
ProSoft Solutions
DVD
DVD-001
Contains sample programs, utilities,
documentation and videos for the gateway
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
1
Ethernet cable
RL-CBL025
5’ straight-through cable
1
Mini screwdriver
HRD250
Tool for wiring and securing the power connector
1
Power connector
J180
PLX3x gateway power connector
1
ProSoft Solutions
DVD
DVD-001
Contains sample programs, utilities,
documentation and videos for the gateway
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
1
Ethernet cable
RL-CBL025
5’ straight-through cable
1
DB9 to Screw
Terminal Adaptor
1454-9F
DB9 to screw terminal adapter
1
RJ45-DB9M Serial
Adapter Cable
CABLE14
RJ45 to DB9 male serial adapter cable
1
Power Connector
J180
PLX3x gateway power connector
1
Mini screwdriver
HRD250
Tool for wiring and securing the power connector
1
ProSoft Solutions
DVD
DVD-001
Contains sample programs, utilities,
documentation and videos for the gateway
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
1
Ethernet cable
RL-CBL025
5’ straight-through cable
4
DB9 to Screw
Terminal Adaptor
1454-9F
DB9 to screw terminal adapter
4
RJ45-DB9M Serial
Adapter Cable
CABLE14
RJ45 to DB9 male serial adapter cable
1
Power Connector
J180
PLX3x gateway power connector
1
Mini screwdriver
HRD250
Tool for wiring and securing the power connector
1
ProSoft Solutions
DVD
DVD-001
Contains sample programs, utilities,
documentation and videos for the gateway
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1.2 Package Contents
The following components are included with your gateway, and are all required
for installation and configuration. The quantity of cables provided depends on the
specific protocol combination being used.
Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following items are
present.
Gateway with Ethernet Port
Gateway with Two Ethernet Ports
Gateway with Ethernet Port and Single Serial Port
Gateway with Ethernet Port and Four Serial Ports
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1.3 Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail
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1.4 Jumper Settings
There are three sets of jumper settings located on the back of the module.
MODE 1 - Development Mode Jumper: This is the top jumper, used for
firmware updates only. The two pins should NOT be jumpered during
normal operation.
MODE 2 – Default IP Jumper: This is the middle jumper. The default IP
address of the ProLinx gateway is 192.168.0.250. Set this jumper to put
the gateway's IP address back to the default.
MODE 3 - Reserved: This is the bottom jumper, reserved for
internal ProSoft Technology use only. The firmware will not run when
these pins are shorted.
1.5 SD Card
PLX3x products can be ordered with an optional SD card (Part Number SDI-1G).
In the event of a disaster, the SD card can be moved from one module to the
next and resume operation. Below is a list of how the module will act - with and
without an SD card.
Without an SD Card
Configuration data is downloaded to the internal memory of the module.
If a blank SD Card is inserted in to the module after the module has been
configured, the configuration data will not be transferred to the SD card.
The configuration data would need to be downloaded to the module while
the SD card is in place.
With an SD Card
Configuration data is downloaded to the SD Card
The configuration data is not transferred from the SD card to the internal
memory of the module. If the SD card is removed and power is cycled to
the module, the module will load the configuration data from the module’s
memory. If there is no configuration data in the module’s memory, it will
be restored to factory default.
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1.6 Connecting Power to the PLX3x Gateway
WARNING: Ensure that polarity is not reversed when applying power to the gateway. This will
cause damage to the gateway’s power supply.
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2 Configuring Your Gateway
In This Chapter
Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ............................. 16
Using the Online Help ....................................................................... 17
Setting Up the Project ....................................................................... 17
Renaming PCB Objects .................................................................... 20
Configuring the Drivers ..................................................................... 21
Using the CommonNet Data Map ..................................................... 25
Configuring an IP Addres .................................................................. 27
Downloading the Project to the Gateway .......................................... 29
Printing a Configuration FIle ............................................................. 31
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) is a convenient and powerful software tool
for managing your gateway configuration. Use PCB to configure a new project, or
to transfer an existing project to a new device. You can also to use PCB to
retrieve a configuration from a working gateway by uploading the configuration
from the gateway.
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2.1 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software
You must install the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software to configure
the gateway. You can always get the newest version of ProSoft Configuration
Builder from the ProSoft Technology website.
To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Technology website
1 Open your web browser and navigate to http://www.prosoft-
technology.com/pcb
2 Click the link at the Current Release Version section to download the latest
version of ProSoft Configuration Builder.
3 Choose SAVE or SAVE FILE when prompted.
4 Save the file to your Windows Desktop, so that you can find it easily when
you have finished downloading.
5 When the download is complete, locate and open the file, and then follow the
instructions on your screen to install the program.
If you do not have access to the Internet, you can install ProSoft Configuration
Builder from the ProSoft Solutions DVD, included in the package with your
gateway.
To Install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the DVD
1 Insert the ProSoft Solutions DVD into the DVD drive of your PC. Wait for the
DVD menu to appear.
2 On the startup screen, navigate to your product by selecting the proper
PLATFORM and PRODUCT.
3 Select PROSOFT CONFIGURAITON BUILDER. Follow the instructions on
your screen to install the software on your PC.
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2.2 Using the Online Help
Most of the information needed to help you use ProSoft Configuration Builder is
provided in a Help System that is always available whenever you are running
ProSoft Configuration Builder. The Help System does not require an Internet
connection.
To view the help pages, start ProSoft Configuration Builder, open the HELP
menu, and then choose CONTENTS.
2.3 Setting Up the Project
To begin, start ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB). If you have used other
Windows configuration tools before, you will find the screen layout familiar.
ProSoft Configuration Builder’s (PCB's) window consists of a tree view on the
left, and an information pane on the upper right side, and a configuration pane on
the lower right side of the window. When you first start PCB, the tree view
consists of folders for Default Project and Default Location, with a Default
Gateway in the Default Location folder. The following screen shows the PCB
window with a new project.
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To add the gateway to the project
1 Use the mouse to select DEFAULT MODULE in the tree view, and then click
the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.
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2 On the shortcut menu, select CHOOSE MODULE TYPE. This action opens
the Choose Module Type dialog box.
3 In the Product Line Filter area of the dialog box, select the PLX30 radio
button.
4 In the STEP 1: Select Module Type drop-down list, select the model number
that matches your gateway, and then click OK to save your settings and
return to the PCB Main window.
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2.4 Renaming PCB Objects
The Default Project and Default Location folders may be renamed in the tree
view. Select the object, and then click the right mouse button to open a shortcut
menu. From the shortcut menu, choose RENAME.
1 Type the name to assign to the object.
2 Click away from the object to save the new name.
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2.5 Configuring the Drivers
1 Click the [+] sign next to the Gateway icon to expand gateway information.
2 Click the [+] sign next to any icon to view gateway information and
configuration options.
3 Double-click any icon to open an Edit dialog box.
4 To edit a parameter, select the parameter name in the left hand pane, then
edit its corresponding field in the right hand pane.
Note: Depending on the parameter, the editable field will accept typed input in the form of text or a
valid numerical value, or it will have a dropdown list with options to choose from.
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5 Double-clicking any icon will open an Edit dialog box with a table.
6 To add a row to the table, click the Add Row button.
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7 To edit the row, click the Edit Row button. This will open an Edit dialog box
where you can edit the row parameters.
8 When configuration is complete, download the configuration to the gateway.
9 For protocol-specific configuration information, see the Configuration section
in the appropriate protocol chapter of this manual:
EIP configuration (page 54)
MBTCP configuration (page 98)
MBS configuration(page125)
ASCII configuration (page 161)
SIE configuration (page 167)
PND configuration (page 194)
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2.6 Using the CommonNet Data Map
Note: This is an advanced configuration feature and is not required for the basic operation of the
gateway.
The Data Map section allows data to be copied between areas in the gateway's
internal database.
The Data Map is especially useful for copying protocol-specific error and status
data from the gateway’s upper memory registers (address 4000 and up) to the
user-accessible memory registers (addresses 0 to 3999). The error and status
data copied into the user memory area can then be accessed by a remote
device, such as an HMI or processor.
Information about upper memory addresses where the gateway places protocolspecific error and status data can be found in the Diagnostics section in the
appropriate protocol chapter of this manual:
EIP diagnostics (page 70)
MBTCP diagnostics (page 105)
MBS diagnostics (page 132)
ASCII diagnostics (page 163)
SIE diagnostics (page 181)
PND diagnostics (page 213)
The Data Map can also be used to condense widely dispersed data into one
contiguous data block, for simplified access.
A maximum of 100 registers per Data Map command can be copied, and a
maximum of 200 separate copy commands can be configured.
The byte and/or word order can be rearranged during the copy process. For
example, by rearranging byte or word order, floating-point values can be
converted to the correct format for a different protocol.
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Parameter
Value
Description
From Address
0 to highest
Status Data
address
This parameter specifies the beginning internal database
register address for the copy operation. This address can be
any valid address in the User Data Area or the Status Data
Area of the gateway.
To Address
0 to 3999
This parameter specifies the beginning destination register
address for the copy operation. This address must always be
within the User Data registers area. A destination address
must be specified that will not overwrite data that has been
stored in memory by one of the communication protocols
running on the gateway.
Register Count
1 to 100
This parameter specifies the number of registers to copy.
Swap Code
No Change
Word Swap
Word and Byte
Swap
Byte Swap
The order of the bytes in the registers may need to be
swapped during the copy process in order to change the
alignment of bytes between dissimilar protocols. This
parameter is helpful when dealing with floating-point or other
multi-register values, as there is no standard method of
storage of these data types in slave devices.
No change: No change is made in the byte ordering (1234 =
1234)
Word Swap: The words are swapped (1234=3412)
Word and Byte Swap: The words are swapped, then the
bytes in each word are swapped (1234=4321)
Byte Swap: The bytes in each word are swapped
(1234=2143)
Delay Preset
This parameter sets an interval for each Data Map copy
operation. The value that is specified for the Delay Preset is
not a fixed amount of time. It is the number of firmware scans
that must transpire between copy operations.
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The following illustration shows an example Data Map.
The following table describes the parameters for configuring the Data Map.
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2.7 Configuring an IP Address
Use this procedure to configure the Ethernet settings for your Gateway. You
must assign an IP address, subnet mask and gateway address. After you
complete this step, you can connect to the Gateway with an Ethernet cable.
Note: The PLX32 module contains two Ethernet ports. In this case, you would specify network
settings for the first Ethernet protocol on Enet P1 and another set of settings for the second
Ethernet Protocol on Enet P2.
1 Determine the network settings for your Gateway, with the help of your
network administrator if necessary. You will need the following information:
o IP address (fixed IP required) _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
o Subnet mask _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
o Gateway address _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
Note: The gateway address is optional, and is not required for networks that do not use a default
gateway.
2 Double-click the ETHERNET CONFIGURATION icon. This action opens the
Edit dialog box. The IP address shown is the gateway default IP address.
3 Edit the values for my_ip, netmask (subnet mask) and gateway (default
gateway).
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Note: If you are using a PLX32 module, you must specify values for both ports. My_ip is used to
specify values for the first protocol. For example, if you are configuring a PLX32-EIP-PND, you
would specify the network values for the EIP protocol first. A second set of values are available for
the second protocol; in this case, PND.
4 When you are finished editing, click OK to save your changes and return to
the ProSoft Configuration Builder window.
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2.8 Downloading the Project to the Gateway
For the gateway to use the settings you configured, you must download (copy)
the updated Project file from your PC to the gateway.
To download the project file
1 In the tree view in ProSoft Configuration Builder, click once to select the
gateway.
2 Right-click the Gateway icon to open a shortcut menu. From the shortcut
menu, choose DOWNLOAD FROM PC TO DEVICE.
3 Click the BROWSE DEVICE(S) button to launch the ProSoft Discovery
Service window, which displays the ProSoft devices on the network and their
IP addresses.
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4 Right-click your PLX3x-series gateway and select IP Configuration from the
shortcut menu.
5 Enter the same IP address and network mask that you entered in the
Ethernet configuration of the gateway. Click OK. The gateway will reboot.
6 Close the ProSoft Discovery Service window to return to the Download dialog
box.
7 Click the DOWNLOAD button.
The gateway will perform a platform check to read and load its new settings.
When the platform check is complete, the status bar in the Download dialog
box will display the message Module Running.
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