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Contents
Your Feedback Please ........................................................................................................................ 2
How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2
Content Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................. 2
Important Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................... 3
Agency Approvals and Certifications .................................................................................................. 3
1 Start Here 9
1.1 Overview.................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 System Requirements ............................................................................................. 10
1.3 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 10
1.4 Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail ....................................................................... 11
1.5 Jumper Settings ...................................................................................................... 12
1.6 SD Card ................................................................................................................... 13
1.7 Connecting Power to the Unit ................................................................................. 13
1.8 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software ................................................... 14
2 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder 15
2.1 Connecting the PC to the Gateway ......................................................................... 15
2.2 Setting a Temporary IP Address in the Gateway .................................................... 15
2.3 Setting Up the Project ............................................................................................. 19
2.4 Disabling Gateway Ports ......................................................................................... 20
2.5 Configuring Gateway Parameters ........................................................................... 23
2.5.1 Renaming PCB Objects .......................................................................................... 23
2.5.2 Printing a Configuration File .................................................................................... 23
2.6 Configuring the Ethernet Port .................................................................................. 23
2.7 Mapping Data in Module Memory ........................................................................... 24
2.7.1 From Address .......................................................................................................... 26
2.7.2 To Address .............................................................................................................. 26
2.7.3 Register Count ........................................................................................................ 26
2.7.4 Swap Code .............................................................................................................. 26
2.7.5 Delay Preset ............................................................................................................ 26
2.8 Downloading the Project to the Gateway ................................................................ 27
2.9 Uploading the Project from the Gateway ................................................................ 29
3 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 31
3.1 LED Indicators ......................................................................................................... 31
3.1.1 Main Gateway LEDs ................................................................................................ 32
3.1.2 Ethernet Port LEDs ................................................................................................. 33
3.1.3 Serial Port LEDs (for Gateways with Serial Ports) .................................................. 33
3.2 Using Diagnostics in ProSoft Configuration Builder ................................................ 33
3.2.1 Diagnostics Menu .................................................................................................... 36
3.2.2 Capturing a Diagnostic Session to a Log File ......................................................... 37
3.2.3 Using the Data Analyzer (Serial Protocols Only) .................................................... 38
3.2.4 Warm Boot / Cold Boot ............................................................................................ 39
3.3 Gateway Status Data in Upper Memory .................................................................. 40
3.3.1 General Gateway Status Data in Upper Memory .................................................... 40
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3.3.2 Protocol-Specific Status Data in Upper Memory .................................................... 41
4 Hardware Information 43
4.1 Hardware Specifications ......................................................................................... 43
4.1.1 Serial Port Specifications ........................................................................................ 44
4.2 Serial Port Cables (for Gateways with Serial Ports) ............................................... 44
4.2.1 Serial Port Specifications ........................................................................................ 45
4.2.2 RS-232 - Null Modem (DTE without Hardware Handshaking) ............................... 45
4.2.3 RS-232 - DTE to DCE Modem Connection ............................................................ 46
4.2.4 RS-422 Interface Connections ................................................................................ 46
4.2.5 RS-485 Interface Connection ................................................................................. 47
5 EIP Protocol 49
5.1 EIP Functional Overview ........................................................................................ 49
5.1.1 EtherNet/IP General Specifications ........................................................................ 50
5.1.2 EIP Internal Database ............................................................................................. 51
5.2 EIP Configuration .................................................................................................... 53
5.2.1 Configuring EIP Class 3 Server .............................................................................. 53
5.2.2 Configuring EIP Class 1 Connection ...................................................................... 56
5.2.3 Configuring EIP Class 3 Client[x]/UClient Connection ........................................... 60
5.3 Network Diagnostics ............................................................................................... 70
5.3.1 EIP PCB Diagnostics .............................................................................................. 70
5.3.2 EIP Status Data in Upper Memory.......................................................................... 71
5.3.3 EIP Error Codes ...................................................................................................... 73
5.4 EIP Reference......................................................................................................... 76
5.4.1 SLC and MicroLogix Specifics ................................................................................ 76
5.4.2 PLC5 Processor Specifics ...................................................................................... 80
5.4.3 ControlLogix and CompactLogix Processor Specifics ............................................ 84
5.4.4 EIP Command Entry Form ...................................................................................... 93
6 MBTCP Protocol 95
6.1 MBTCP Functional Overview .................................................................................. 95
6.1.1 MBTCP General Specifications .............................................................................. 96
6.1.2 MBTCP Internal Database ...................................................................................... 97
6.2 MBTCP Configuration ........................................................................................... 101
6.2.1 Configuring MBTCP Servers ................................................................................ 101
6.2.2 Configuring MBTCP Client [x] ............................................................................... 103
6.2.3 Configuring MBTCP Client [x] Commands ........................................................... 105
6.3 Network Diagnostics ............................................................................................. 108
6.3.1 MBTCP PCB Diagnostics ..................................................................................... 108
6.3.2 MBTCP Status Data in Upper Memory ................................................................. 108
6.3.3 MBTCP Error Codes ............................................................................................. 111
6.4 MBTCP Reference ................................................................................................ 112
6.4.1 About the Modbus Protocol .................................................................................. 112
7 MBS Protocol 115
7.1 MBS Functional Overview .................................................................................... 115
7.1.1 Modbus Serial Specifications ................................................................................ 116
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7.1.2 Modbus Master/Slave Port Specifications ............................................................. 116
7.1.3 MBS Internal Database ......................................................................................... 117
7.2 MBS Configuration ................................................................................................ 119
7.2.1 Configuring MBS Port [x] ....................................................................................... 119
7.2.2 MBS Port [x] Commands ....................................................................................... 124
7.3 MBS Diagnostics ................................................................................................... 127
7.3.1 MBS PCB Diagnostics ........................................................................................... 127
7.3.2 MBS Status Data in Upper Memory ...................................................................... 127
7.3.3 MBS Error Codes .................................................................................................. 133
7.4 MBS Reference ..................................................................................................... 134
8 ASCII Protocol 135
8.1 ASCII Functional Overview ................................................................................... 135
8.1.1 General Specifications .......................................................................................... 136
8.1.2 ASCII Data Flow .................................................................................................... 136
8.1.3 ASCII Internal Database........................................................................................ 139
8.1.4 ASCII Modes of Operation .................................................................................... 140
8.2 ASCII Configuration ............................................................................................... 142
8.2.1 ASCII Port [x] ......................................................................................................... 142
8.2.2 Configuring the Port for Receive-Only Mode ........................................................ 145
8.2.3 Configuring a Port for Transmit-Only Mode .......................................................... 145
8.2.4 Configuring a Port for Transmit-Receive Mode ..................................................... 145
8.2.5 Termination of Received Data ............................................................................... 145
8.3 ASCII Diagnostics ................................................................................................. 147
8.3.1 ASCII PCB Diagnostics ......................................................................................... 147
8.3.2 ASCII Status Data in Upper Memory .................................................................... 148
9 SIE Protocol 153
9.1 SIE Functional Overview ....................................................................................... 153
9.1.1 SIE General Specifications.................................................................................... 154
9.1.2 SIE Gateway Internal Database ............................................................................ 154
9.2 SIE Configuration .................................................................................................. 157
9.2.1 Configuring SIE Client [x] Connection ................................................................... 157
9.2.2 Configuring SIE Client x Commands ..................................................................... 158
9.3 SIE Diagnostics ..................................................................................................... 170
9.3.1 SIE PCB Diagnostics ............................................................................................. 170
9.3.2 SIE Status Data in Upper Memory ........................................................................ 171
9.3.3 SIE Error Codes .................................................................................................... 172
9.4 SIE Reference ....................................................................................................... 174
9.4.1 SIE CPU315-2 DP ................................................................................................. 174
9.4.2 SIE CPU1212C ..................................................................................................... 176
9.4.3 SIE CPU224XP ..................................................................................................... 178
10 PND Protocol 181
10.1 PND Functional Overview ..................................................................................... 181
10.1.1 PND General Specifications .................................................................................. 181
10.1.2 PND Internal Database ......................................................................................... 182
10.2 PND Configuration ................................................................................................ 183
10.2.1 Configuring PIE Connection .................................................................................. 186
10.2.2 Configuring PND Module Map .............................................................................. 187
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10.3 Step 7 Configuration ............................................................................................. 188
10.3.1 Creating a Variable Table to Display Floating Point Input Values ........................ 190
10.3.2 Creating a Variable Table to Display Floating Point Input Values ........................ 192
10.3.3 Creating a Variable Table to Display Floating Point Input Values ........................ 201
10.3.4 Creating a Variable Table to Display Floating Point Input Values ........................ 203
10.4 PND Diagnostics ................................................................................................... 205
10.4.1 PND PCB Diagnostics .......................................................................................... 205
10.4.2 PND Status Data in Upper Memory ...................................................................... 205
10.4.3 Input/Output Error Message Status Codes ........................................................... 206
10.4.4 Configuration Error Codes .................................................................................... 206
10.5 PND Performance ................................................................................................. 207
11 Support, Service & Warranty 209
11.1 Contacting Technical Support ............................................................................... 209
11.2 Warranty Information ............................................................................................ 211
Index 213
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In This Chapter
Overview ................................................................................................. 9
System Requirements ........................................................................... 10
Package Contents ................................................................................. 10
Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail ..................................................... 11
Jumper Settings .................................................................................... 12
SD Card................................................................................................. 12
Connecting Power to the Unit ................................................................ 13
Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software .................................. 14
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1 Start Here
To get the most benefit from this User Manual, you should have the following
skills:
PLC or PAC configuration software: Launch the program and use it to
configure the processor if required
Microsoft Windows®: Install and launch programs, execute menu
commands, navigate dialog boxes, and enter data
Hardware installation and wiring: Install the module, and safely connect
devices to a power source and to the PLX3x gateway port(s)
1.1 Overview
This document explains the features of the PLX3x gateway. It guides you through
configuration, showing how to map data between a device or network, through
the gateway, to a PLC or PAC. The ProSoft Configuration Builder software
creates files to import into the PLC or PAC programming software, integrating the
gateway into your system. You can also map data between areas in the
gateway's internal database. This allows you to copy data to different addresses
within the gateway database in order to create easier data requests and control.
The PLX3x gateways are stand-alone DIN-rail mounted units that provide one
Ethernet port for communications, remote configuration, and diagnostics. Your
specific gateway may include additional ports depending on the supported
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protocols. The module has an SD Card slot (SD card optional) that allows you to
store configuration files that you can use for recovery, transferring the
configuration to another gateway, or general configuration backup.
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Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
1
Mini screwdriver
HRD250
Tool for wiring and securing the power connector
1
Power connector
J180
PLX3x gateway power connector
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
1
Mini screwdriver
HRD250
Tool for wiring and securing the power connector
1
Power connector
J180
PLX3x gateway power connector
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1.2 System Requirements
The ProSoft Configuration Builder configuration software for the PLX3x 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)
Supported operating systems:
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) (64bit not tested)
Microsoft Windows Vista (not tested)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3 (not
tested)
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (not tested)
1.3 Package Contents
The following components are included with your PLX3x gateway, and are all
required for installation and configuration. The quantity of cables provided
depends on the specific protocol combination for your gateway.
Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following items are
present.
Gateway with Ethernet Port
Gateway with Two Ethernet Ports
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Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
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
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
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
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Gateway with Ethernet Port and Single Serial Port
Gateway with Ethernet Port and Four Serial Ports
1.4 Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail
To mount the PLX3x gateway on a DIN-rail, follow these steps.
1 Position the gateway on the DIN-rail B at a slight angle.
2 Hook the lip on the rear of the adapter onto the top of the DIN-rail, and rotate
the adapter onto the rail.
3 Press the adapter down onto the DIN-rail until flush. The locking tab snaps
into position and lock the module to the DIN-rail.
4 If the adapter does not lock in place, use a screwdriver or similar device to
move the locking tab down while pressing the adapter flush onto the DIN-rail
and release the locking tab to lock the adapter in place. If necessary, push up
on the locking tab to lock.
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1.5 Jumper Settings
There are three pairs of jumper pins located on the back of the module.
MODE 1 - The two pins should be jumpered during normal operation.
MODE 2 - Default IP Jumper: This is the middle jumper. The default IP
address of the gateway is 192.168.0.250. Set this jumper to put the
gateway's IP address back to the default.
MODE 3 – If set, this jumper provides a level of security resulting in the
following behaviors:
o This jumper disables ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) upload
and download functions. If an upload or download request is made
through PCB, the error message “Error: This module has been
secured. Jumper 3 has been pinned” is displayed. This feature
is supported on PCB version 4.4.15 and above.
o If a previous version of PCB is installed and Jumper Mode 3 is set,
the configuration cannot be uploaded/downloaded to the unit and
PCB reports the following error: “Cannot connect to the module
– Check IP address and connection: 405”.
o This jumper also disables access to the PLX3x web page, making
it impossible to upgrade the firmware.
o This jumper position is recognized even if changed after module
initialization.
o Applies to all modules with firmware version 1.04.
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1.6 SD Card
You can order a PLX3x gateway with an optional SD card (Part Number SDI-1G).
In the event of a module failure, you can move the SD card from one module to
the next and resume operation.
In general, if the SD card is present when you power up or reboot the module,
the module uses the configuration on the SC card.
With an SD Card
PCB downloads the configuration to the SD Card in the module.
The module does not transfer the configuration data from the SD card to
internal memory. If you remove the SD card and reboot to the module, the
module loads the configuration data from the module’s memory. If there is no
configuration data in the module’s memory, the module uses the factory
default configuration.
Without an SD Card
PCB downloads the configuration to the module’s internal memory.
If you insert a blank SD Card into the module after the module has been
configured, the module does not use the configuration on the SD card unless
you reboot the module. If you want to copy the configuration to the SD card,
you must download the configuration while the SD card is in the module.
1.7 Connecting Power to the Unit
WARNING: Be sure not to reverse polarity when applying power to the gateway. This causes
permanent damage to the gateway’s internal power distribution circuits.
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1.8 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
(http://www.prosoft-technology.com). The filename contains the version of PCB.
For example, PCB_4.4.3.4.0245.exe.
To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Technology website
1 Open your web browser and navigate to www.prosoft-technology.com.
2 Search for 'PCB' or 'ProSoft Configuration Builder'.
3 Click on the ProSoft Configuration Builder search result link.
4 From the Downloads link, download the latest version of ProSoft
Configuration Builder.
5 Choose SAVE or SAVE FILE, if prompted.
6 Save the file to your Windows Desktop, so that you can find it easily when
you have finished downloading.
7 When the download is complete, locate and open the file, and then follow the
instructions on your screen to install the program.
Note: To use the ProSoft Configuration Builder under the Windows 7 OS, you must be sure to
install it using the Run as Administrator option. To find this option, right-click the Setup.exe
program icon, and then click RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR on the context menu. You must install using
this option even if you are already logged in as an Administrator on your network or personal
computer (PC). Using the Run as Administrator option allows the installation program to create
folders and files on your PC with proper permissions and security.
If you do not use the Run as Administrator option, the ProSoft Configuration Builder may appear to
install correctly, but you will receive multiple file access errors whenever the ProSoft Configuration
Builder is running, especially when changing configuration screens. If this happens, you must
completely uninstall the ProSoft Configuration Builder and then re-install using the Run as
Administrator option to eliminate the errors.
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2 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) provides a quick and easy way to manage
gateway configuration files customized to meet your application needs. PCB is
not only a powerful solution for new configuration files, but also allows you to
import information from previously installed (known working) configurations to
new projects.
2.1 Connecting the PC to the Gateway
With the module securely mounted, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the
ETH 1 Port, and the other end to an Ethernet hub or switch accessible from the
same network as the PC. Or, connect directly from the Ethernet Port on the PC
to the ETH 1 Port on the module.
2.2 Setting a Temporary IP Address in the Gateway
Important: ProSoft Discovery Service (PDS) locates the gateway through UDP broadcast
messages. PDS is an application that is built into PCB. These messages may be blocked by
routers or layer 3 switches. In that case, PDS is unable to locate the gateways.
To use PDS, arrange the Ethernet connection so that there is no router or layer 3 switch between
the computer and the gateway OR reconfigure the router or layer 3 switch to allow the routing of
the UDP broadcast messages.
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1 To open PDS, right-click on the gateway icon in PCB and click on
DIAGNOSTICS.
2 In the Diagnostics dialog box, click on the CONNECTION SETUP icon.
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3 In the Connection Setup dialog box, click the BROWSE DEVICE(S) button under
the ProSoft Discovery Service (PDS) heading.
4 In the ProSoft Discovery Service dialog box, click on the BROWSE FOR
PROSOFT MODULES icon to search for ProSoft Technology modules on the
network.
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5 Right-click module, and then select ASSIGN TEMPORARY IP.
6 The module’s default IP address is 192.168.0.250.
7 Enter an unused IP within your subnet, and then click OK.
8 See Configuring the Ethernet Port (page 23) for the steps to set the
permanent IP address in the gateway.
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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. The
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) window consists of a tree view on the left,
an information pane, and a configuration pane on the 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 Module in the Default Location folder. The
following illustration shows the PCB window with a new project.
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To add the gateway to the project
1 Right-click DEFAULT MODULE in the tree view, and then choose CHOOSE
MODULE TYPE. This opens the Choose Module Type dialog box.
2 In the Product Line Filter area of the dialog box, select the appropriate
product type radio button.
3 In the STEP 1: Select Module Type dropdown list, select the model number
that matches your gateway.
4 For some gateways, you can disable one or more ports on the gateway if you
do not need them. See Disabling Gateway Ports (page 20).
5 Click OK to save your settings and return to the PCB Main window.
2.4 Disabling Gateway Ports
For some gateways, ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) gives you the option to
disable one or more ports if you do not need them. Disabling ports can simplify
the number of configuration options, making it easier to set up the gateway.
It is easiest to disable ports when you add the gateway to the project in PCB;
however, you can enable and disable ports after you have added it to the project.
Both methods are described in this topic.
Note: Disabling ports does not affect the performance of the gateway and is not required.
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To disable ports on the gateway when you add it to the project
The best time to disable one or more ports on a gateway is when you add the
gateway to the project in PCB. See Setting Up the Project (page 19) for the steps
to add a gateway. You can disable ports in the Choose Module Type dialog box
after you select the module you want to add to the project. The following image
gives an example.
There are two ports disabled. Please note the following:
Ports that you can disable have UNCHECK IF NOT USED in the ACTION
REQUIRED column.
Click the port name to disable the port. When you disable a port, a red circle
replaces the green checkmark (MBS Port 3 in this example).
If there are multiple ports of the same type, only the last one has the
UnCheck if not Used message (MBS Port 2). You can disable and enable
ports only in reverse order. In this example, MBS Port 4 was disabled before
MBS Port 3.
If you disable multiple ports of the same type, a yellow triangle replaces the
red circle for the port(s) that you disabled first (MBS Port 4).
Finally, if you want to enable a disabled port in this dialog box, click the port
name again. Remember that you can enable ports only in order. In this
example, you must enable MBS Port 3 before you can enable MBS Port 4.
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When you click OK, PCB inserts the gateway into the tree view with the disabled
configuration options hidden.
Note that MBS Port 3 and MBS Port 4 do not appear in the configuration options
for the gateway.
To disable or enable ports on the gateway after you add it to the project
1 Right-click the gateway (PLX31-EIP-MBS4 in this example) in the tree view,
and then choose CHOOSE MODULE TYPE. This opens the Choose Module
Type dialog box, with the correct MODULE TYPE.
Warning: Note that all of the ports are enabled by default, and that the port state in the Choose
Module Type dialog box DOES NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL STATE OF THE PORTS. If you want
any disabled ports to remain disabled, you must disable them again in this dialog box so that the
red circle or yellow triangle appears next to the port name.
2 Click the port name to change its status from enabled to disabled, or from
disabled to enabled. The same rules noted above still apply. For example,
you can disable MBS Port 3 only if MBS Port 4 is already disabled.
3 When you click OK, PCB updates the gateway in the tree view, showing the
configuration options for the enabled ports, and hiding the disabled ports.
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2.5 Configuring Gateway Parameters
1 Click the [+] sign next to the module 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 in the left pane and make your
changes in the right pane.
5 Click OK to save your changes.
2.5.1 Renaming PCB Objects
You can rename objects such as the Default Project and Default Location folders
in the tree view. You can also rename the MODULE icon to customize the project.
1 Right-click the object you want to rename and then choose RENAME.
2 Type the new name for the object and press Enter.
2.5.2 Printing a Configuration File
1 In the main PCB window, right-click the PLX3X GATEWAY icon and then
choose VIEW CONFIGURATION.
2 In the View Configuration dialog box, click the FILE menu and click PRINT.
3 In the Print dialog box, choose the printer to use from the drop-down list,
select the printing options, and click OK.
2.6 Configuring the Ethernet Port
This section shows how to set the Ethernet port parameters for the PLX3x
gateway.
To configure the Ethernet port in PCB
1 In the ProSoft Configuration Builder tree view, double-click the Ethernet
Configuration icon.
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Parameter
Description
IP Address
Unique IP address assigned to the module
Netmask
Subnet mask of module
Gateway
Gateway (if used)
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2 Click any parameter in the Edit - WATTCP dialog box to change the value. If
your gateway has two Ethernet ports (PLX32) there are separate
configuration options for each port.
Note: Each Ethernet port must be on a different Ethernet subnet.
To determine the protocol for an Ethernet port in PCB (PLX32 only)
1 In ProSoft Configuration Builder, click the [+] next to the gateway, then click
the [+] next to Module.
2 Double-click the second Module icon.
3 In the Edit - Module dialog box, click the port to see the protocol for that port.
You cannot change the protocol assigned to a port.
2.7 Mapping Data in Module Memory
Use the DATA MAP section in the ProSoft Configuration Builder to copy data
between areas in the gateway's internal database. This allows you to copy data
to different addresses within the gateway database in order to create simpler
data requests and control. You can use this feature for the following tasks.
Copy a maximum of 100 registers per Data Map command, and you can
configure a maximum of 200 separate copy commands.
Copy data from the error or status tables in upper memory to internal
database registers in the user data area.
Rearrange the byte and/or word order during the copy process. For example,
by rearranging byte or word order, you can convert floating-point values to
the correct format for a different protocol.
Use the Data Map to condense widely dispersed data into one contiguous
data block, making it easier to access.
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1 In the ProSoft Configuration Builder, expand the module tree by clicking the
[+] next to the module name.
2 Click the [+] next to COMMONNET, and then double-click DATA MAP.
3 In the Edit - Data Map dialog box, click ADD ROW.
4 Click EDIT ROW to edit the parameters for the mapping.
5 To change the value of a parameter, click the parameter and enter a new
value. Click OK when finished.
6 Repeat the steps above to add more memory mappings.
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Swap Code
Description
No Swap
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)
Bytes
The bytes in each word are swapped (1234 = 2143)
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2.7.1 From Address
0 to highest Status Data address
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.
2.7.2 To Address
0 to 3999
Specifies the beginning destination register address for the copy operation. This
address must always be within the user data area. Make sure you specify a
destination address that does not overwrite data that is stored in memory by one
of the communication protocols running on the gateway.
2.7.3 Register Count
1 to 100
Specifies the number of registers to copy.
2.7.4 Swap Code
NO CHANGE, WORD SWAP, WORD AND BYTE SWAP, BYTE SWAP
You may need to swap the order of the bytes in the registers during the copy
process in order to change the alignment of bytes between different protocols.
Use this parameter when dealing with floating-point or other multi-register values,
because there is no standard for storage of these data types in slave devices.
2.7.5 Delay Preset
This parameter sets an interval for each Data Map copy operation. The value for
the Delay Preset is not a fixed amount of time. It is the number of firmware scans
that must transpire between copy operations.
The firmware scan cycle can take a variable amount of time, depending on the
level of activity of the protocol drivers running on the gateway and the level of
activity on the gateway's communication ports. Each firmware scan can take from
one to several milliseconds to complete. Therefore, Data Map copy operations
cannot be expected to happen at regular intervals.
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If multiple copy operations (several rows in the Data map section) happen too
frequently or all happen in the same update interval, they could delay the process
scan of the gateway protocols, which could result in slow data updates or missed
data on communication ports. To avoid these potential problems, set the Delay
Preset to different values for each row in the Data Map section and set them to
higher, rather than lower, numbers.
For example, Delay Preset values below 1000 could cause a noticeable delay in
data updates through the communication ports. Do not set all Delay Presets to
the same value. Instead, use different values for each row in the Data Map such
as 1000, 1001, and 1002 or any other different Delay Preset values you like. This
prevents the copies from happening concurrently and prevents possible process
scan delays.
2.8 Downloading the Project to the Gateway
Note: For instructions on connecting to the module with your PC, see Connecting the PC to the
Gateway (page 15).
In order for the module to use the settings you configured, you must download
(copy) the updated Project file from your PC to the module.
Note: If jumper 3 of the module is set, this function is not available.
1 In the tree view in ProSoft Configuration Builder, right-click the PLX3X
GATEWAY icon and then choose DOWNLOAD FROM PC TO DEVICE. This opens
the Download dialog box.
2 In the Download dialog box, in the Select Connection Type dropdown box,
use the default ETHERNET option.
Note: If you connected to the module using a temporary IP address, the
Ethernet address field contains that temporary IP address. ProSoft
Configuration Builder uses this temporary IP address to connect to the
module.
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3 Click TEST CONNECTION to verify that the IP address allows access to the
module.
4 If the connection succeeds, click DOWNLOAD to transfer the Ethernet
configuration to the module.
If the Test Connection procedure fails, you will see an error message. To correct
the error, follow these steps.
1 Click OK to dismiss the error message.
2 In the Download dialog box, click BROWSE DEVICE(S) to open ProSoft
Discovery Service.
3 Right-click the module and then choose SELECT FOR PCB.
4 Close ProSoft Discovery Service.
5 Click DOWNLOAD to transfer the configuration to the module.
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2.9 Uploading the Project from the Gateway
Note: For instructions on connecting to the module with your PC, see Connecting the PC to the
Gateway (page 15).
You can upload the project settings from the PLX3x gateway into the current
project in ProSoft Configuration Builder on your PC.
1 In the tree view in ProSoft Configuration Builder, right-click the PLX3X
GATEWAY icon and then choose UPLOAD FROM DEVICE TO PC. This opens the
Upload dialog box.
2 In the Upload dialog box, in the Select Connection Type dropdown box, use
the default ETHERNET setting.
Note: If you connected to the module using a temporary IP address, the
Ethernet address field contains that temporary IP address. ProSoft
Configuration Builder uses this temporary IP address to connect to the
module.
3 Click TEST CONNECTION to verify that the IP address allows access to the
module.
4 If the connection succeeds, click UPLOAD to transfer the Ethernet
configuration to the PC.
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If the Test Connection procedure fails, you will see an error message. To correct
the error, follow these steps.
1 Click OK to dismiss the error message.
2 In the Upload dialog box, click BROWSE DEVICE(S) to open ProSoft Discovery
Service.
3 Right-click the module and then choose SELECT FOR PCB.
4 Close ProSoft Discovery Service.
5 Click DOWNLOAD to transfer the configuration to the module.
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