ProSoft Technology PLX82-EIP-PNC User Manual

PLX82-EIP-PNC

Communication Gateway

EtherNet/IP™ Server to PROFINET

Controller

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Contents

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

How to Contact Us .............................................................................................................................. 2

Content Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................. 2

Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 3

1 Start Here 9

1.1 PLX82-EIP-PNC Overview ........................................................................................ 9

1.2 System Requirements ............................................................................................. 11

1.3 Shipping Contents ................................................................................................... 11

1.4 Setting Jumpers ...................................................................................................... 12

1.5 Mounting the PLX82-EIP-PNC on a DIN-rail........................................................... 12

1.6 Connecting Power ................................................................................................... 13

2 ProSoft Configuration Builder Software 15

2.1 Creating a New Project ........................................................................................... 16

2.2 Setting a Project Name ........................................................................................... 18

2.3 Setting a Temporary IP Address ............................................................................. 19

2.4 Ethernet Configuration ............................................................................................ 22

2.5 Saving the Project ................................................................................................... 23

2.6 Downloading the Configuration File to the PLX82-EIP-PNC .................................. 24

2.7 Uploading a Configuration from the PLX82-EIP-PNC ............................................. 25

2.8 Exporting a Project .................................................................................................. 26

2.9 Writing the Project to Compact Flash ...................................................................... 27

3 Configuring the EtherNet/IP Driver 29

3.1 RSLogix 5000 .......................................................................................................... 30

3.2 Adding an Ethernet Bridge ...................................................................................... 31

3.3 Adding the PLX82-EIP-PNC.................................................................................... 33

3.4 Importing the Ladder Rung...................................................................................... 36

3.5 Downloading the RSLogix 5000 Project to the Processor ...................................... 38

3.6 EIP Class 3 Server Connection ............................................................................... 39

3.7 EIP Class 1 Connection .......................................................................................... 40

3.8 EIP Class 3 Client/UClient [x] Connection .............................................................. 41

3.8.1 EIP Class 3 Client/UClient [x] .................................................................................. 41

3.8.2 EIP Class 3 Client/UClient [x] Commands .............................................................. 42

3.9 Configuring the EIP Processor Path ....................................................................... 49

4 Configuring the PROFINET Controller 51

4.1 Importing GSD Files ................................................................................................ 54

4.2 Adding a Slave Device to the Project ...................................................................... 56

4.3 Configuring a Slave Device ..................................................................................... 57

4.4 Verifying Slave Device Information ......................................................................... 59

4.4.1 Controller Network Settings..................................................................................... 60

4.4.2 Device Table ........................................................................................................... 61

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4.4.3 IP Address Table .................................................................................................... 63

4.4.4 Process Data .......................................................................................................... 64

4.4.5 Address Table ......................................................................................................... 65

4.4.6 FSU-/Port-Settings .................................................................................................. 68

4.4.7 Stations Timing ....................................................................................................... 69

4.4.8 Controller Settings .................................................................................................. 70

4.4.9 Ethernet Devices .................................................................................................... 72

4.4.10 Viewing Configured Device Information ................................................................. 78

5 PROFINET Start Input and Output Byte Offsets 81

6 Acyclic Data 83

7 CommonNet Data Map 87

8 Webpage 89

9 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 91

9.1 LEDs ....................................................................................................................... 92

9.2 PCB Diagnostics ..................................................................................................... 94

9.2.1 PCB Diagnostics Menu Options ............................................................................. 96

9.2.2 PROFINET General Status Codes ....................................................................... 102

9.2.3 PROFINET Device Errors ..................................................................................... 103

9.2.4 Acyclic Read/Write Communication Status .......................................................... 103

9.2.5 Acyclic Read/Write PNIO Remote Procedure Call Status .................................... 104

9.3 Network Diagnostics ............................................................................................. 106

9.3.1 Establishing a Diagnostic Connection .................................................................. 110

9.3.2 General Diagnosis ................................................................................................ 113

9.3.3 Master Diagnosis .................................................................................................. 114

9.3.4 Station Diagnosis .................................................................................................. 115

9.3.5 Firmware Diagnosis .............................................................................................. 116

9.3.6 Extended Diagnosis .............................................................................................. 117

9.3.7 Tools ..................................................................................................................... 126

9.3.8 Viewing Alarm Information .................................................................................... 134

9.3.9 EIP Status Data in Upper Memory........................................................................ 135

9.3.10 EIP Error Codes .................................................................................................... 137

9.3.11 PNC Status Data in Upper Memory ...................................................................... 142

10 Reference 145

10.1 EtherNet/IP Explicit Messaging Server Command Support ................................. 145

10.2 Accessing the PLX82-EIP-PNC Internal Memory ................................................. 146

10.2.1 MSG Instruction Type - CIP .................................................................................. 146

10.2.2 MSG Instruction Type - PCCC .............................................................................. 147

10.3 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 147

10.3.1 Hardware Specifications ....................................................................................... 147

10.3.2 EtherNet/IP (EIP) Specifications ........................................................................... 148

10.3.3 PROFINET (PNC) Specifications ......................................................................... 148

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11 Support, Service & Warranty 149

11.1 Contacting Technical Support ............................................................................... 149

11.2 Warranty Information ............................................................................................. 151

Index 153

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In This Chapter

 PLX82-EIP-PNC Overview ..................................................................... 9

 System Requirements............................................................................11

 Shipping Contents .................................................................................11

 Setting Jumpers .....................................................................................12

 Mounting the PLX82-EIP-PNC on a DIN-rail ..........................................12

 Connecting Power .................................................................................13

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1 Start Here

1.1 PLX82-EIP-PNC Overview

The EtherNet/IP™ to PROFINET Controller gateway provides EtherNet/IP-based
controllers the ability to control up to 36 PROFINET RT devices such as field I/O,
drives, HMIs, controllers, etc.

The PLX82-EIP-PNC gateways are stand-alone DIN-rail mounted units that
provide two Ethernet ports for communications, remote configuration, and
diagnostics. The onboard SD card slot (SD card optional) is used for storing
configuration files that can be used for recovery, transferring the configuration to
another gateway, or general configuration backup.

The gateway supports 248 words of input data and 248 words of output data per
Class 1 connection. The module supports 8 EIP connections and 100 Class 3
EIP commands.

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The module is configured using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) and ProSoft
fdt Configuration Manager.

 ODVA Approved
 PROFINET v2 certification with PROFINET Class A compliance
 EtherNet/IP and PROFINET certifications ensure that the device is

compatible with their respective network

 Field-tested with multiple PROFINET devices from multiple vendors
 Remotely view and diagnose EtherNet/IP and PROFINET networks
 Embedded EDS AOP provided to allow for seamless integration to Studio

5000 and RSLogix 5000

 No ladder programming is required using EtherNet/IP I/O connections

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Qty.

Part Name

Part Number

Part Description

1

EtherNet/IP™

Server to
PROFINET
Controller

PLX82-EIP-PNC

ProSoft communication gateway

1

Screwdriver

HRD250

Small, flat-bladed screwdriver

1

Power Connector

J180

3-wire DC power connector

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1.2 System Requirements

The PLX82-EIP-PNC module requires the following minimum hardware and
software components:

 Rockwell Automation ControlLogix or CompactLogix processor (firmware

version 10 or higher).

 Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 programming software version 16 or

higher

 Rockwell Automation RSLinx® communication software version 2.51 or

higher.

The ProSoft Configuration Builder configuration software for the PLX82-EIP-PNC
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 x 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)
ProSoft fdt Configuration Manager requires that Microsoft .NET be installed on

the PC or laptop used to configure the gateway.

1.3 Shipping Contents

The following components are included with the PLX82-EIP-PNC.

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

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1.4 Setting Jumpers

The jumper settings are located on the back of the PLX82-EIP-PNC. For security
reasons, the Mode 1 and Mode 2 jumpers are not readily accessible. Under
normal conditions, these two jumpers will not be required.

Setup Jumper
Mode 3 is jumpered by default. It is only required for firmware updates.

1.5 Mounting the PLX82-EIP-PNC on a DIN-rail

1 Position the PLX82-EIP-PNC 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 locks 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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1.6 Connecting Power

Use the J180 Power Connector to connect to the proper signals.

WARNING: Be sure not to reverse polarity when applying power to the PLX82-EIP-PNC. This
causes permanent damage to the internal power distribution circuits.

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In This Chapter

 Creating a New Project.......................................................................... 16

 Setting a Project Name.......................................................................... 17

 Setting a Temporary IP Address ........................................................... 18

 Ethernet Configuration .......................................................................... 22

 Saving the Project ................................................................................. 23

 Downloading the Configuration File to the PLX82-EIP-PNC ................. 24

 Uploading a Configuration from the PLX82-EIP-PNC ........................... 25

 Exporting a Project ................................................................................ 26

 Writing the Project to Compact Flash .................................................... 27

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2 ProSoft Configuration Builder Software

ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) and ProSoft fdt Configuration Manager is
used to configure the PLX82-EIP-PNC. You can find both software files at

www.prosoft-technology.com.

Important Note: Microsoft .NET must be installed on your PC or laptop used to perform
configuration tasks. This is required for ProSoft fdt Configuration Manager to install and run.

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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2.1 Creating a New Project

1 From your PC, click START > PROSOFT TECHNOLOGY > PROSOFT

CONFIGURATION BUILDER.

2 Click FILE > NEW. The application prompts for a Module Type.

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3 Select the PLX80 radio button and then select PLX82-EIP-PNC.

4 Click OK. The PLX82-EIP-PNC is now added to ProSoft Configuration

builder.

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2.2 Setting a Project Name

The project name is initially set to "Default Location".

1 Right click on the DEFAULT LOCATION icon and select RENAME.

2 Type in a name for your project and press ENTER.

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2.3 Setting a Temporary IP Address

Important: ProSoft Discovery Service (PDS) is a built-in utility within PCB. It locates the PLX82­EIP-PNC through UDP broadcast messages. These messages may be blocked by routers or layer
3 switches. In that case, PDS is unable to locate the PLX82-EIP-PNC.

To use PDS, arrange the Ethernet connection so that there is no router or layer 3 switch between
the computer and the PLX82-EIP-PNC, or reconfigure the router or layer 3 switch to allow the
routing of the UDP broadcast messages.

1 Right-click the PLX82-EIP-PNC icon and select DIAGNOSTICS.

2 When the Diagnostics dialog opens, click on the SETUP CONNECTION icon.

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3 When the Connection Setup dialog opens, click the BROWSE DEVICES button

to locate your device.

4 This launches Prosoft Discovery Service, which displays the ProSoft modules

that have been detected on the network

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5 Right-click the module, and then click 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.

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2.4 Ethernet Configuration

This is used to provide address information for the gateway; in this case, the EIP
driver. This is unique address information for the PLX82-EIP-PNC's EIP driver
and diagnostic interface. The default is initially set to 192.168.0.250.

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Parameter

Description

my_ip

This is the default address assigned to the EIP side of the gateway. Change
this to the address that suites your network configuration.

netmask

This is the default network mask. Update this to the appropriate network
mask.

gateway

This is the IP address for gateway that you want to use.

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1 Select my_ip and enter the IP address of the EIP device in the gateway.
2 Select netmask and enter the network mask.
3 If using a gateway/router, select gateway and enter the IP address of the

network gateway (router). If you are not using a gateway/router, enter 0.0.0.0

in this field.

4 Click OK when done.

2.5 Saving the Project

The PCB project must be saved when you move from PCB to ProSoft fdt
Configuration Manager if you have not previously saved the project while in PCB.

1 Navigate to FILE > SAVE AS.
2 Select the appropriate directory and filename name of your ProSoft Project

File (PPF).
3 Click SAVE.

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2.6 Downloading the Configuration File to the PLX82-EIP-PNC

After you have created the project in the ProSoft Configuration Builder and
ProSoft fdt Configuration Manager software, you are ready to download it to the
PLX82-EIP-PNC.

1 From PCB, right-click on the PLX82-EIP-PNC icon and select DOWNLOAD

FROM PC TO DEVICE.

2 The Download files from PC to module dialog box opens:

3 Click TEST CONNECTION.

If the PLX82-EIP-PNC's IP address matches the address in the Configuration
Manager, and the software displays the following message: "Successfully
connected."

If the PLX82-EIP-PNC’s IP address does not match what was entered in
ProSoft Configuration Builder, then the software displays an error message:
"Error: Connecting to Module. Please check your IP Address."

4 Click DOWNLOAD to download the project to the PLX82-EIP-PNC.

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2.7 Uploading a Configuration from the PLX82-EIP-PNC

Use this feature to retrieve the configuration from the PLX82-EIP-PNC. Not only
does it retrieve the configuration, but is also retrieves all related files used in
creating that configuration. There are several reasons that you might use this
feature:

 You want to modify the configuration, but do not have access to the original

configuration files.
 You want to copy a configuration from one PLX82-EIP-PNC to another

PLX82-EIP-PNC.
 You want to back up the configuration for safety.

Warning: This function replaces the current configuration in the ProSoft Configuration Builder with
the one from the PLX82-EIP-PNC. Make sure you save the current configuration before uploading
the configuration from the PLX82-EIP-PNC.

1 Optional: Create a new project in the ProSoft Configuration Builder by

choosing FILE > NEW.

2 Right-click the PLX82-EIP-PNC icon and choose UPLOAD FROM DEVICE TO

PC.

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3 The Upload files from Module to PC dialog box opens:

4 Select the Connection Type. If you don't know the IP address of the module

that contains the configuration that you want, you can browse devices using
the BROWSE DEVICE(S) button. This launches the ProSoft Discovery Service
application.

5 Enter the IP address of the PLX82-EIP-PNC. All PLX82-EIP-PNC's are

shipped with a default IP address 192.168.0.250. Click the USE DEFAULT IP
button to use the default address.

6 Use the TEST CONNECTION button to ensure that the connection is good.
7 Click the UPLOAD button to start the upload.
8 When the upload is complete, the configuration is displayed in PCB. You can

edit or save it on the PC.

2.8 Exporting a Project

You can export a PCB file that was created on your PC. This allows someone on
a different PC to import your configuration file and have all the files that are part
of your project. If you need assistance from ProSoft Technology Technical
Support, they will need your exported files.

1 In the ProSoft Configuration Builder choose PROJECT > MODULE > EXPORT

CONFIGURATION FILES.

2 In the Save As dialog box, navigate to the correct directory and save the

configuration file.

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2.9 Writing the Project to Compact Flash

This procedure describes how to save a project from a PC to a Compact Flash
drive.

1 From PCB, navigate to PROJECT > MODULE > WRITE TO COMPACT FLASH.

2 Choose the appropriate drive, then click NEXT.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions and click FINISH when complete.

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In This Chapter

 RSLogix 5000 ........................................................................................ 30

 Adding an Ethernet Bridge .................................................................... 31

 Adding the PLX82-EIP-PNC .................................................................. 33

 Importing the Ladder Rung .................................................................... 36

 Downloading the RSLogix 5000 Project to the Processor ..................... 38

 EIP Class 3 Server Connection ............................................................. 39

 EIP Class 1 Connection......................................................................... 40

 EIP Class 3 Client/UClient [x] Connection ............................................. 41

 Configuring the EIP Processor Path ...................................................... 49

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3 Configuring the EtherNet/IP Driver

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3.1 RSLogix 5000

If you want to add the PLX82-EIP-PNC gateway to an existing project, skip to

Adding an Ethernet Bridge (page 31).

To create a new project...

1 In RSLogix 5000, choose FILE > NEW.
2 Select your PLC (a ControlLogix, or CompactLogix PLC).
3 Select REVISION 16 or newer.
4 Enter a name for your controller, such as MY_CONTROLLER.
5 Select your chassis type and click OK.

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3.2 Adding an Ethernet Bridge

1 Expand the I/O CONFIGURATION folder in the Project tree. Right-click the

appropriate communications bus and choose NEW MODULE.

2 This opens the Select Module Type dialog box.

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3 For this example, click the 1756-ENBT ETHERNET BRIDGE and then click

CREATE.

4 Enter the name, revision, and IP address for the 1756-ENBT and then click

OK.

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3.3 Adding the PLX82-EIP-PNC

1 In RSLogix 5000, under the 1756-ENBT icon, right-click ETHERNET and then

choose NEW MODULE.

2 Select the GENERIC ETHERNET/IP CIP BRIDGE and then click CREATE.

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3 Enter the name and IP address for the gateway and then click OK.

4 Under the gateway (PLX82_EIP_PNC in this example), right-click CIP BUS

and then choose NEW MODULE.

5 Click the GENERIC CIP MODULE and then click CREATE.

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6 Add a Class 1 connection (enter the name and configuration parameters).

Enter the Name, select DATA-INT for Comm Format, and enter the

Connection Parameters as shown below. Click OK.

7 Right-click the new connection and then choose PROPERTIES.

8 On the Connection tab, enter the Requested Packet Interval (RPI) time and

then click OK.

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3.4 Importing the Ladder Rung

1 Download the .L5X file from the PLX82-EIP-PNC product page at

www.prosoft-technology.com.

2 Open the Main Routine.
3 Right-click on an existing rung and select IMPORT RUNGS.

4 At the Input Rungs dialog, locate the directory that contains the Add On rung.

5 Click IMPORT.

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6 In the Import Configuration dialog box, make sure the Operation is set to

CREATE, and then click OK.

7 When the import completes, the Add-On Instruction appears under Add-On

Instructions in the window.

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3.5 Downloading the RSLogix 5000 Project to the Processor

1 Save, and then download the project to the processor.
2 A yellow triangle in RSLogix 5000 means an error on connection. Check that

the OUTPUT size and INPUT size for the Class 1 connection in the gateway
configuration matches and the COMM FORMAT is INT. Try increasing the

REQUESTED PACKET INTERVAL time of module if the error persists.

3 Check the PLX82-EIP-PNC's IP address. This is located in the bottom left of

the Diagnostics page.

4 If errors persist, download the configuration again to make sure that the

module configuration matches the configured RSLogix 5000 program.

5 For additional troubleshooting, use the ProSoft Configuration Builder. Click on

PROJECT > MODULE > DIAGNOSTICS.

Class 1 displays the connection RPI time of processor and the IP address of
the module. The open connection count starts at 1 and increments if the
connection to the processor is interrupted or there is a connection timeout.
State, open connection, and connection timeout are controlled by the code.

You can change the RPI and Ethernet IP in the ladder configuration in
RSLogix 5000 (right-click CONNECTION1 and choose PROPERTIES).

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3.6 EIP Class 3 Server Connection

Use the EIP Class 3 Server connection in ProSoft Configuration Builder when the
gateway is acting as a server (slave) device responding to message instructions
initiated from a client (Controller) device such as an HMI, DCS, PLC, or PAC.

1 Within ProSoft Configuration Builder, click the [+] next to the gateway, then

click the [+] next to EIP Class 3 Server.

2 Double-click the second EIP CLASS 3 SERVER to display the Edit - EIP Class

3 Server dialog box.

3 Select the Server File Size (100 or 1000).

o For a value of 100, the registers are from N10:0 to N10:99.
o For a value of 1000, the valid registers are from N10:0 to N10:999.

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3.7 EIP Class 1 Connection

The EIP Class 1 connection is used with the gateway and acts as an EtherNet/IP
adapter transferring data to and from a PLC using a direct I/O connection. Direct
I/O connections can be used to transfer large amounts of data quickly.

The EIP driver can handle up to eight I/O connections, each with 248 words of
input data and 248 words of output data. Rockwell Automation customers
running RSLogix 5000 v2.0 or higher can take advantage of premier integration
with an Add-on profile.

After you create the PLX82-EIP-PNC in RSLogix 5000, you must configure
gateway connections.

1 In ProSoft Configuration Builder, click the [+] next to the gateway, and then

click the [+] next to EIP Class 1 Connection [x].

2 Double-click the EIP CLASS 1 CONNECTION [X] to display the Edit - EIP Class

1 Connection [x] dialog box.

3 In the dialog box, enter a value for each parameter.

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Parameter

Value

Description

Input Data Address

0 to 9999

This parameter specifies the starting address within the
gateway's virtual database for data transferred from the PLC to
the module.

Input size

0 to 248

This parameter specifies the number of integers being
transferred to the PLC's input image (248 integers max).

Output data address

0 to 9999

This parameter specifies the starting address within the
gateway's virtual database for data transferred from the
gateway to the PLC.

Output size

0 to 248

This parameter specifies the number of integers being
transferred to the PLC's output image (248 integers max).

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Create entries for up to 8 connections by following the same steps.

3.8 EIP Class 3 Client/UClient [x] Connection

EIP Class 3 Client [x] connections are used when the gateway is acting as a
client/controller initiating message instructions to the server/slave devices. The
EIP driver supports three connected clients. Typical applications include SCADA
systems, PLC and SLC communication.

The EIP driver supports one unconnected client connection. Unconnected
messaging is a type of EtherNet/IP explicit messaging that uses TCP/IP
implementation. Certain devices, such as the AB Power Monitor 3000 series B,
support unconnected messaging. Check your device documentation for further
information about its EtherNet/IP implementation.

3.8.1 EIP Class 3 Client/UClient [x]

1 In ProSoft Configuration Builder, click the [+] next to the gateway, then click

the [+] next to EIP Class 3 Client [x] or EIP Class 3 UClient [x].

2 Double-click the second EIP Class 3 Client [x] to display the Edit - EIP Class

3 Client [x] dialog box.

3 Click a parameter to change it's value.

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Parameter

Value

Description

Minimum Command
Delay

0 to 65535
milliseconds

Specifies the number of milliseconds to wait between the initial
issuances of a command. This parameter can be used to delay
all commands sent to servers to avoid "flooding" commands on
the network. This parameter does not affect retries of a
command as they will be issued when a failure is recognized.

Response Timeout

0 to 65535
milliseconds

Specifies the amount of time in milliseconds that a client will wait
before re-transmitting a command if no response is received
from the addressed server. The value depends on the type of
communication network used, and the expected response time
of the slowest device connected to the network.

Retry Count

0 to 10

Specifies the number of times a command will be retried if it fails.

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The following table specifies the configuration for the EIP client (Controller)
device on the network port:

3.8.2 EIP Class 3 Client/UClient [x] Commands

 There is a separate command list for each of the different message types

supported by the protocol. Each list is processed from top to bottom, one
after the other, until all specified commands are completed, and then the
polling process begins all over again.

 This section defines the EtherNet/IP commands to be issued from the

gateway to server devices on the network. These commands can be used for
data collection and/or control of devices on the TCP/IP network.

 In order to interface the virtual database with Rockwell Automation

Programmable Automation controllers (PACs), Programmable Logic
Controllers (PLCs), or other EtherNet/IP server devices, you must construct a
command list using the command list parameters for each message type.

To add Class 3 Client/UClient [x] commands...

1 In ProSoft Configuration Builder, click the [+] next to the gateway, the click

the [+] next to EIP Class 3 Client [x] or EIP Class 3 UClient [x].

2 Double-click the desired command type to display the Edit - EIP Class 3

Client [x] Commands or Edit - EIP Class 3 UClient Commands dialog box.

3 Click ADD ROW to add a new command.
4 Click EDIT ROW or double-click the row to display the Edit dialog box where

you configure the command.

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Parameter

Value

Description

Enable

Enable
Disable
Conditional Write

Specifies if the command should be executed and under what conditions.

Enable - The command is execute each scan of the command list.
Disable - The command is disabled and will not be executed.
Conditional Write - The command executes only if the internal data

associated with the command changes.

Internal Address

0 to 9999

Specifies the database address in the module's internal database to be
associated with the command. If the command is a read function, the data
received in the response message is placed at the specified location. If the
command is a write function, data used in the command is sourced from a
specified data area.

Poll Interval

0 to 65535

Specifies the minimum interval to execute continuous commands. The
parameter is entered in 1/10 of a second. If a value of 100 is entered for a
command the command executes no more frequently that every 10 seconds.

Reg Count

1 to 125

Specifies the number of data points to be read from or written to the target
audience.

Swap Code

None
Word Swap
Word and Byte Swap
Byte Swap

Specifies if the data from the server is to be ordered differently than it was
received. This parameter is typically used when dealing with floating-point or
other multi-register values.

None - No change is made (abcd)
Word Swap - The words are swapped (cdab)
Word and Byte Swap - The words and bytes are swapped (dcba)
Byte Swap - The bytes are swapped (badc).

IP Address

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Specifies the IP address of the target device to be addressed by this
command.

Slot

-1

Use a value of -1 when interfacing to an SLC 5/05. These devices do not have
a slot parameter. When addressing a processor in a ControlLogix or
CompactLogix rack, the slot number corresponds to the slot in the rack
containing the controller being addressed.

Func Code

501
509

Specifies the function code to be used in the command.
501 - Protected Typed Read
509 - Protected Typed Write

File Type

Binary
Counter
Timer
Control
Integer
Float
ASCII
String
Status

Specifies the file type to be associated with the command.

File Number

-1

Specifies the PLC-5 file number to be associated with the command. If a value
of -1 is entered for the parameter, the field will not be used in the command,
and the default file will be used.

Element Number

Specifies the element in the file where the command will start.

Comment

This field can be used to give a 32-character comment to the command.

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Parameter

Value

Description

Enable

Enable
Disable
Conditional Write

Specifies if the command should be executed and under what conditions.

Enable - The command is execute each scan of the command list.
Disable - The command is disabled and will not be executed.
Conditional Write - The command executes only if the internal data associated

with the command changes.

Internal Address

0 to 9999

Specifies the database address in the module's internal database to be associated
with the command. If the command is a read function, the data received in the
response message is placed at the specified location. If the command is a write
function, data used in the command is sourced from a specified data area.

Poll Interval

0 to 65535

Specifies the minimum interval to execute continuous commands. The parameter is
entered in 1/10 of a second. If a value of 100 is entered for a command the
command executes no more frequently that every 10 seconds.

Reg Count

1 to 125

Specifies the number of data points to be read from or written to the target device.

Swap Code

None
Word Swap
Word and Byte Swap
Byte Swap

Specifies if the data from the server is to be ordered differently than it was received.
This parameter is typically used when dealing with floating-point or other multi­register values.

None - No change is made (abcd)
Word Swap - The words are swapped (cdab)
Word and Byte Swap - The words and bytes are swapped (dcba)
Byte Swap - The bytes are swapped (badc).

IP Address

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Specifies the IP address of the target device to be addressed by this command.

Slot

-1

Use a value of -1 when interfacing to an SLC 5/05. These devices do not have a
slot parameter. When addressing a processor in a ControlLogix or CompactLogix
rack, the slot number corresponds to the slot in the rack containing the controller
being addressed.

Func Code

502
510
511

Specifies the function code to be used in the command.

502 - Protected Typed Read
510 - Protected Typed Write
511 - Protect Typed Write w/Mask

File Type

Binary
Counter
Timer
Control
Integer
Float
ASCII
String
Status

Specifies the file type to be associated with the command.

File Number

-1

Specifies the PLC-5 file number to be associated with the command. If a value of -1
is entered for the parameter, the field will not be used in the command, and the
default file will be used.

Element Number

Specifies the element in the file where the command will start.

Sub-Element

Specifies the sub-element to be used with the command. Refer to the AB
documentation for a list of valid sub-element codes.

Comment

This field can be used to give a 32-character comment to the command.

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Parameter

Value

Description

Enable

Enable
Disable
Conditional Write

Specifies if the command should be executed and under what conditions.

Enable - The command is executed each scan of the command list.
Disable - The command is disabled and will not be executed.
Conditional Write - The command executes only if the internal data associated

with the command changes.

Internal Address

0 to 9999

Specifies the database address in the module's internal database to be associated
with the command. If the command is a read function, the data received in the
response message is placed at the specified location. If the command is a write
function, data used in the command is sourced from a specified data area.

Poll Interval

0 to 65535

Specifies the minimum interval to execute continuous commands. The parameter is
entered in 1/10 of a second. If a value of 100 is entered for a command the
command executes no more frequently that every 10 seconds.

Reg Count

1 to 125

Specifies the number of data points to be read from or written to the target device.

Swap Code

None
Word Swap
Word and Byte Swap
Byte Swap

Specifies if the data from the server is to be ordered differently than it was received.
This parameter is typically used when dealing with floating-point or other multi­register values.

None - No change is made (abcd)
Word Swap - The words are swapped (cdab)
Word and Byte Swap - The words and bytes are swapped (dcba)
Byte Swap - The bytes are swapped (badc).

IP Address

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Specifies the IP address of the target device to be addressed by this command.

Slot

-1

Use a value of -1 when interfacing to an SLC 5/05. These devices do not have a
slot parameter. When addressing a processor in a ControlLogix or CompactLogix
rack, the slot number corresponds to the slot in the rack containing the controller
being addressed.

Func Code

100
101
102

Specifies the function code to be used in the command.

100 - Word Range Write
101 - Word Range Read
102 - Read-Modify-Write

File Type

Binary
Counter
Timer
Control
Integer
Float
ASCII
String
Status

Specifies the file type to be associated with the command.

File Number

-1

Specifies the PLC-5 file number to be associated with the command. If a value of -1
is entered for the parameter, the field will not be used in the command, and the
default file will be used.

Element Number

Specifies the element in the file where the command will start.

Sub-Element

Specifies the sub-element to be used with the command. Refer to the AB
documentation for a list of valid sub-element codes.

Comment

This field can be used to give a 32-character comment to the command.

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Parameter

Value

Description

Enable

Enable
Disable
Conditional Write

Specifies if the command should be executed and under what conditions.

ENABLE - The Command is executed each scan of the command list
DISABLE- The command is disabled and will not be executed
CONDITIONAL WRITE - The Command executes only if the internal data associated

with the command changes

Internal Address

0 to 9999

Specifies the database address in the modules internal database to be associated
with the command. If the command is a read function, the data received in the
response message is placed at the specified location. If the command is a write
function data used in the command is sourced from specified location.

Poll Interval

0 to 65535

Specifies the minimum interval to execute continuous commands. The parameter is
entered in 1/10 of a second. If a value of 100 is entered for a command the
command executes no more frequently than every 10 seconds.

Reg Count

1 to 125

Specifies the number of data points to be read from or written to the target device.

Swap Code

None
Word swap
Word and Byte swap
Byte swap

Specifies if the data from the server is to be ordered differently than it was received.
This parameter is typically used when dealing with floating-point or other multi­register values.

NONE - No change is made (abcd)
WORD SWAP - The words are swapped (cdab)
WORD AND BYTE SWAP - The words and bytes are swapped (dcba)
BYTE SWAP - The bytes are swapped (badc)

IP Address

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Specifies IP address of the target device to be addressed by this command

Slot

-1

Specifies the slot number for the device. Use a value of -1 when interfacing to a
PLC5 These devices do not have a slot parameter. When addressing a processor in
a ControlLogix or CompactLogix, the slot number corresponds to the slot in the rack
containing the controller being addressed.

Func Code

150
151
152

Specifies the function code to be used in the command.

150 - Word Range Write
151 - Word Range Read
152 - Read-Modify-Write

File String

Specifies the PLC-5 Address as a string. For example N10:300

Comment

Optional 32 character comment for the command.

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Parameter

Value

Description

Enable

Enable
Disable
Conditional Write

Specifies if the command should be executed and under what conditions.

ENABLE - The Command is executed each scan of the command list
DISABLE- The command is disabled and will not be executed
CONDITIONAL WRITE - The Command executes only if the internal data

associated with the command changes

Internal Address

0 to 9999

Specifies the database address in the modules internal database to be
associated with the command. If the command is a read function, the data
received in the response message is placed at the specified location. If the
command is a write function data used in the command is sourced from
the specified location.

Poll Interval

0 to 65535

Specifies the minimum interval to execute continuous commands. The
parameter is entered in 1/10 of a second. If a value of 100 is entered for a
command the command executes no more frequently than every 10
seconds.

Reg Count

1 to 125

Specifies the number of data points to be read from or written to the target
device.

Swap Code

None
Word swap
Word and Byte swap
Byte swap

Specifies if the data from the server is to be ordered differently than it was
received. This parameter is typically used when dealing with floating-point
or other multi-register values.

NONE - No change is made (abcd)
WORD SWAP - The words are swapped (cdab)
WORD AND BYTE SWAP - The words and bytes are swapped (dcba)
BYTE SWAP - The bytes are swapped (badc)

IP Address

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Specifies the IP address of the target device to be addressed by this
command

Slot

-1

Specifies the slot number for the device. Use a value of -1 when
interfacing to a PLC5 These devices do not have a slot parameter. When
addressing a processor in a ControlLogix or CompactLogix, the slot
number corresponds to the slot in the rack containing the controller being
addressed.

Func Code

332
333

Specifies the function code to be used in the command.

332 - CIP Data Table Read
333 - CIP Data Table Write

Data Type

Bool
SINT
INT
DINT
REAL
DWORD

Specifies the data type of the target controller tag name.

Tag Name

Specifies the controller tag in the target PLC.

Offset

0 to 9999

Specifies the offset database where the value corresponds to the Tag
Name parameter.

Comment

Optional 32 character comment for the command.

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Parameter

Value

Description

Enable

Enable
Disable
Conditional Write

Specifies if the command should be executed and under what conditions.

ENABLE - The command is executed each scan of the command list
DISABLE- The command is disabled and will not be executed
CONDITIONAL WRITE - The command executes only if the internal data

associated with the command changes

Internal Address

0 to 9999

Specifies the database address in the module’s internal database to be
associated with the command. If the command is a read function, the data
received in the response message is placed at the specified location. If the
command is a write function data used in the command is taken from the
specified location.

Poll Interval

0 to 65535

Specifies the minimum interval to execute continuous commands. The
parameter is entered in 1/10 of a second. If a value of 100 is entered for a
command the command executes no more frequently than every 10
seconds.

Reg Count

1 to 125

Specifies the number of data points to be read from or written to the target
device.

Swap Code

None
Word swap
Word and Byte swap
Byte swap

Specifies if the data from the server is to be ordered differently than it was
received. This parameter is typically used when dealing with floating-point
or other multi-register values.

NONE - No change is made (abcd)
WORD SWAP - The words are swapped (cdab)
WORD AND BYTE SWAP - The words and bytes are swapped (dcba)
BYTE SWAP - The bytes are swapped (badc)

IP Address

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

Specifies the IP address of the target device to be addressed by this
command

Slot

-1

The slot should always be -1.

Func Code

1
2
3
4
5

Specifies the function code to be used in the command.

1 - Protected Write
2 - Unprotected Read
3 - Protected Bit Write
4 - Unprotected Bit Write
5 - Unprotected Write

Word Address

Specifies the word address where to start the operation.

Comment

Optional 32 character comment for the command.

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3.9 Configuring the EIP Processor Path

The EIP Processor Path parameter allows you to set or change the IP address of
a device being addressed by a command. For example, a PLC. Settings here
specify the information required to identify where alarms are to be sent.

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Parameter

Description

Alarm IP Address

This is the IP address of the device being addressed by the command.

Alarm Slot

Use a value of -1 when interfacing to a SLC 5/05 or a PLC5. These devices
do not have a slot parameter. When addressing a processor, the slot number
corresponds to the slot in the rack containing the controller being addressed.
In the platform, the controller can be placed in any slot and the rack may
contain multiple processors. This parameter uniquely selects a controller in
the rack.

Alarm TagName

A name assigned to the alarm.

Acyclic IP Address

The IP address of the device being addressed by the command.

Acyclic Slot

Use a value of -1 when interfacing to a SLC 5/05 or a PLC5. These devices
do not have a slot parameter. When addressing a processor, the slot number
corresponds to the slot in the rack containing the controller being addressed.
In the platform, the controller can be placed in any slot and the rack may
contain multiple processors. This parameter uniquely selects a controller in
the rack.

Acyclic Tagname

A name assigned to the acyclic alarm.

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1 To edit the EIP Processor path, expand the EIP Processor Path selection and

click on PLX82-EIP-PNC > EIP PROCESSOR PATH > EIP PROCESSOR PATH.

2 Click OK.

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4 Configuring the PROFINET Controller

Note: ProSoft fdt Configuration Software incorrectly allows for up to 36 PROFINET devices to be
configured with an "Update rate" as low as 1ms. Since that configuration can product over 70,000
frames per second, the PROFINET controller and devices will experience errors. ProSoft
Technology is in the process of adding limitations to the configuration software, and until then, we
have produced a guideline document to aid in the proper configuration of the PROFINET controller.
This guideline is available from the ProSoft website, accessible from the PLX82-EIP-PNC product
page. The file is named "ProSoft-PROFINET-Net-Load-Calculator+v4.xlsx.

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1 From the PCB window, double-click on the PROFINET icon.

2 This opens the ProSoft fdt Configuration Manager network view.

Note: If you have not already saved the project file, you are prompted to do so before you can
proceed.

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3 Double-click on the PLX82-EIP-PNC icon.

4 This opens the Controller Network Settings window.

5 Click on CONTROLLER NETWORK SETTINGS located in the Navigation Area

pane of the netDevice Configuration window.
6 Set the name of the station for the controller, provide a description, and IP

address.
7 When complete, click OK.

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4.1 Importing GSD Files

PROFINET Device information files (typically GSD or GSDML) must be imported
for all devices you intend to connect to through the PLX82-EIP-PNC. GSD and
GSDML files are available from the PROFINET device manufacturer.

Important:

- For devices with GSDML XML Schema version 1.0, every module has one submodule assigned.
No additional submodules can be added, and the assigned submodule cannot be removed.

- For devices with GSDML XML Schema version 2.0, you can configure the submodules, and these
submodules can be added or removed from the corresponding module.

- The GSDML file differentiates between fixed in slot, used in slot, and allowed in slot modules.
Fixed in slot and Used in slot modules are automatically configured. Allowed in slot modules can
be configured.

1 Click on the NETWORK tab and then click on the IMPORT DEVICE DESCRIPTION

icon.

2 Navigate to the location of your GSD or GSDML files and select the

appropriate files for your devices.

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3 Click OPEN and then click YES. The GSD file is displayed in the right pane.

4 Open the device folder to display the device icon(s).

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4.2 Adding a Slave Device to the Project

1 Locate the slave from the Slave Catalog.

2 Drag and drop the slave onto the PROFINET bus line.

3 If you are installing multiple slave devices, perform the same steps to add

them to the network.

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4.3 Configuring a Slave Device

This procedure configures all PROFINET slave devices for the PNC. As slaves
are configured, configuration information is automatically placed in the PLX82­EIP-PNC. This information is visible by double-clicking on the PLX82-EIP-PNC
icon.

Note: The diagram only shows one slave device. All slaves on the network must be defined and
configured according to the following steps:

1 Double-click on the slave device.
2 Click the ADD MODULE button.
3 Select an Input or Output space allocation.
4 Repeat the steps 2 and 3 above for additional Inputs or Outputs.

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5 When complete, click APPLY and then click OK.

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Parameter

Description

Slot

Displays the slot number assigned to the module. Clicking on the slot field
displays a drop-down list of free slot numbers. Changing the slot number
changes the sequence of the modules.

Sub Slot

Displays the sub slot assigned to a sub module. Clicking on the sub slot field
displays a drop-down list of free sub slot numbers.

!

Slot icon tag. This indicates the usage of the submodule
An icon in this field indicates that the Slot number, subslot number and

module name are not changeable.
No icon in this field indicates that the slot number, subslot number and

module name are changeable.

Module

Module name as defined in the GSDML file.

Add Module button

Adds a module to the device configuration below the current line.

Add Submodule button

Add a submodule to the selected module of the device configuration below
the current line.

Remove button

Removes the selected submodule from the configuration below the current
line.

-

The arrow icon shows the current line in the table. This line is the reference
for Add Module, Add Submodule, and Remove.

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Note: Not all devices support sub-modules.

4.4 Verifying Slave Device Information

Slave devices are automatically configured. As configured, the new information is
immediately visible in the module. To view device information, double-click on the
PLX82-EIP-PNC module icon and then select the appropriate link.

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Parameter

Description

Name of Station

Network name of the PROFINET controller. This must be a
DNS compatible name. 1 - 240 characters.

Description

Symbolic name of the PROFINET controller DTM.

IP Settings

IP Address

IP address of the PROFINET controller.

Network Mask

Network mask of the PROFINET controller.

Gateway Address

Gateway address of the PROFINET controller.

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4.4.1 Controller Network Settings

Controller Network Settings display the following information:

o Name of Station
o Description of the station
o IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway Address

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Parameter

Description

Activate

Use this checkbox to activate or deactivate a station

Index

This is editable. This allows you to set a user-defined sequence for the
configured devices. However, when using acyclic messaging, the sequence
always starts at 0. Therefore, the Device ID of the first slave in this list would
actually be Index 0, followed by 1, 2, 3, etc.

Name of Station

Name of the device.

Device

Actual device name of the slave as specified in the GSD or GSDML file.

Description

Description of the device.

Vendor

Name of the vendor of the device.

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4.4.2 Device Table

The Device Table lists all devices connected and configured in the PROFINET
Controller.

You can activate and deactivate configured devices from this table. Simply click
the checkbox to to clear the checkmark or click to place a checkmark which
enables the device.

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To change the Index number...

1 Click on the INDEX number to be changed.

2 Edit the Index number.
3 Click OK when done.

To change the name of the station...

1 Click on the Name of Station to be changed.
2 Edit the Name of Station.
3 When complete, click OK.

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Parameter

Description

Name of station

This is the name of the slave device.

IP Address

This is the IP address of the slave device. The PNC transmits the IP address of the
slaves during startup.

Inherit

Indicates whether the Network Mask and the Gateway Address are taken from the
controller.

Network Mask

This is the network mask of the slave device. The PNC transmits the network mask
of the slave during startup to the slave, thereby configuring the device.

Gateway address

The is the gateway address of the slave device. The PNC transmits the gateway
address to the slave over the network, thereby configuring the device.

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4.4.3 IP Address Table

The IP Address Table shows the IP address of each connected slave device.
The IP address is assigned automatically based on incrementing the last octet
based on the IP address of the PLX82-EIP-PNC. For example, if the controller IP
address is 192.168.0.240, the first device added will have an IP address of

192.168.0.241.
Use this pane to view or change IP addresses. Changes to the Network Mask or

Gateway address are not possible with the INHERIT checkbox checked. 'Checked'
indicates that the Network Mask and Gateway address are taken from the
controller.

To change the IP address...
1 Click on the IP address in the IP address column and enter the new address.

The Network Mask and Gateway address columns are only editable with the

INHERIT checkbox unchecked.
2 Click APPLY, then OK.

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Parameter

Description

Type

Device label provided by the hardware. Provides a description of the modules or input or
output signals configured to the device.

Tag

Device name provided by the hardware (not changeable) or the symbolic name for the
modules configured to the device or input/output signals (changeable).

SCADA

Indicates which module or single data is provided for the OPC server.

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4.4.4 Process Data

The Process Data table serves as an external process data interface (for data
transfer to a PLC unit). It lists the devices connected to the controller, and well as
configured modules or input or output signals of the devices. This makes the
fieldbus structure visible.

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Parameter

Description

Auto addressing

Selected by default. If you want to set addresses manually, this checkbox
must be unchecked (see Manual address updates).

Display mode

Allows you to display the address data in decimal or hexadecimal format.

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4.4.5 Address Table

The Address Table displays a list of all addresses used in the process data
image. The displayed addresses refer to the PROFINET Controller (PNC). This
page allows you to view current input and output data sizes per slave device.

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CSV Export

This option allows you to export input and output addresses as a .CSV file
(comma separated values).

1 Click the CSV EXPORT button. The File Save dialog opens.
2 Navigate to a folder location, enter a filename, and then click SAVE.

The data file can be opened using a spreadsheet application or input into another
application.

Manual Address Update

If manual addressing is allowed, input and output addresses of the PLX82-EIP­PNC may be assigned manually.

1 Uncheck the AUTO ADDRESSING checkbox.
2 Click on the address of a module.
3 Edit the field and type in a new address.
4 Click OK.

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Parameter

Description

Name of Station

Symbolic name of the assigned slave device.

Module

Name of the module according to the GSD or GSDML file.

Submodule

Displays submodule information.

Type

Specifies the input data type or output data type (IB, QB, IW, or QW)

Length

Data length in bytes

Address

Output or input data offset addresses.

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The configuration software reports an error if an address overlapping in the
process data image was detected. If this occurs, correct the address for one of
the two modules and enter an unused address.

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4.4.6 FSU-/Port-Settings

The Fast Start Up (FSU) Port Settings pane is used to specify devices that must
use a fast start up connection to establish the cyclic data exchange. Check with
your device manufacturer to determine if your device must use FSU.

All existing connections from the controller to the devices are displayed, including
all ports at each device.

The MAU Type indicates whether the device should establish the connection
automatically or whether fixed parameters are to be used.

Note: If you enable FSU to establish a fast connection for a port, use only the MAU type
"100BASETXFD". If using the AUTO setting, the Auto negotiation and Auto crossover effects will
prevent establishing a fast Ethernet connection.

1 Select CONFIGURATION > FSU-/PORT-SETTINGS in the navigation area.

2 Check the FSU box for PROFINET devices that must use a fast startup

(FSU) connection to establish cyclic data exchange.

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Parameter

Description

Name

The symbolic name of the PROFINET slave device.

Name of Station

This is the network name of the slave device. The name of the device is set in the
Device Table. The PNC uses the name of the station to identify the slave device and
to establish communication.

This name of the station here must match the name of the station set in the
PROFINET I/O device.

MAU Type

The MAU type defines the physical settings (PHY) on the slave device. The MAU
must be set separately for each port on the device.

AUTO - Connections between devices are negotiated automatically. It may take 2-3
seconds for the physical connection to be established.

100BASETXFD - Connections between devices is fixed with 100 MBit/Full duplex.
IMPORTANT FOR HARDWARE WIRING:

 Make wiring only between ports with the same port setting (MAU-type

configuration). Otherwise, a connection cannot be established between the
devices.

 Connect to ports that have different cross-over settings.

FSU

Checking this box indicates that the device is configured for fast start up connections
to establish cyclic data exchange.

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4.4.7 Stations Timing

The Stations Timing pane allows you to edit station timings.

1 Navigate to CONFIGURATION > STATIONS TIMING.
2 Name of Station - This list contains all devices associated with the PNC.

Select the station from the list.

3 Set the Update time in milliseconds.
4 Set the Watchdog time in milliseconds.
5 Click APPLY to save your settings.

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4.4.8 Controller Settings

The Controller Settings pane allows you to control the behavior of the PNC
controller.

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Parameter

Description

Start of bus
communication

Automatically by device or Controlled by application.
If Automatically by device, the PNC controller device starts with the data

exchange on the bus after initialization has ended.
If Controlled by application, the application program must activate data exchange

on the bus.
The default is typically set to Controlled by application.

Application monitoring

Watchdog time is set per station in the Stations Timing window. This field
displays the watchdog time in milliseconds. The Watchdog time determines the
time in which the device watchdog must be re-triggered from the application
program while the application program monitoring is activated.

When the watchdog time value is equal to 0, the watchdog is deactivated and the
application program monitoring is also deactivated.

Watchdog time

Range of Value/Default Value

Permissible range of values

20 to 65535 ms

Default

1000 ms

Deactivated

0 ms

Process image
storage format

Big Endian (Most Significant Byte first)
Little Endian (Least Significant Byte first)

Port Settings

Displays or selects Port 1 settings. This is used if Fast Start Up (FSU) is selected
for PROFINET devices that use FSU connection to establish a cyclic data
exchange.

If FSU is check on a port, you must select 100BASETXFD. Otherwise, select
AUTO.

IO State Information

Input Provider - Disabled, Bit, Byte
Output Provider - Disabled, Bit, Byte
Allows you to configure the PROFINET Input/Output Object Provider State

(IOPS). This allows the PNC application program to detect whether data received
from a slave is valid or not and vice versa.

Disabled - The PROFINET controller application cannot detect whether the data
received from the PROFINET slaves are valid or declare its output data sent to
the slaves are valid or invalid.

Bit - IOPS is handled as a bit list. Each sub-module description is represented by
a single bit. If set to 1, the data is valid. If set to 0, the data is invalid. Sub­modules with input and output data simultaneously have IOPS in input and output
directions.

Byte - In the dual-port memory (DPM) of the PNC, IOPS is handled as a byte
array. Each sub-module description is represented as a byte. If the byte is set to
0x80, the data is valid. Otherwise, the data is considered invalid.

In this mode, the entire IOPS byte is directly copied from/to the cyclic frame,
providing the PNC's application program the possibility of accessing all bits of
IOPS. Typically, only the first bit of the IOPS byte states whether the data is valid
or invalid.

Module Alignment

Byte boundaries
2 Byte boundaries
Module Alignment defines the addressing mode of the process data image. The

addresses (offsets) of the process data are always interpreted as byte addresses.
The Module Alignment then defines the addressing mode.

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4.4.9 Ethernet Devices

The Ethernet Devices pane provides a view of all slave devices on the network
after performing a search. It also allows you to edit each device. The device
name must match the Name of Station field.

1 Select the ETHERNET DEVICES icon.

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2 Click the SEARCH DEVICES button to start the search.

3 The current online devices appear in the grid.

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Parameter

Description

MAC Address

Unique address of the device set by the device manufacturer.

Device Type

Name given to the device that provides a description of the device.

Device Name

Name of the device as a character string defined by the manufacturer.

IP Address

IP address of the device that can be set in the IP Address Table pane.
The IP address must be unique and must fit into the current network. The IP

address of 0.0.0.0 indicates that no IP address has been set.

Protocol

Supported protocol of the device.

Device ID

Identification number of the device. This is fixed by the manufacturer.

Vendor ID

Identification number of the device vendor assigned by PROFIBUS.

Device Role

Description of the function that the device has on the network. For example, device,
controller, multi-device, etc.

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Creating New, or Using Existing Configuration Information

The lower area of the Ethernet Devices pane allows you to change information
returned by the search.

Note: If you are going to use a configuration from a different device, use the "Use Configuration of"
section.

The current system allows you to change/set the device name and IP address.
Highlight the device that you want to modify and click on the Set Name, Set IP

Address, or Other Functions tabs to enter new information.

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*Set Name (new configurations)
Enter the new device name and click the SET NAME button. If you are changing

the name of the PROFINET controller, the name must match the name specified
in the Controller Network Settings page.

For example, if the Device name in the Controller Network Settings pane is
'controller'...

Enter a name in the New Device Name parameter and click the SET NAME
button:

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*Set IP Address (new configurations)
Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway address of this device and

then click the SET ADDRESS button.
You can also obtain an IP address via DHCP by checking the Get IP Address via

DHCP radio button.

*Other Functions - Signal or Reset the module to factory defaults.
 The Signal button causes the LED on the selected device to blink. This

allows you to easily identify a specific device among other devices.
 The Reset to factory defaults button sets the device to back to factory

defaults.

When complete, click APPLY, then OK to save changes.

Use Configuration of...

You can define whether the configuration for a device is created from scratch or
use an existing configuration.

Creating a new configuration:
1 Uncheck the USE CONFIGURATION OF checkbox to create a new configuration,

or check USE CONFIGURATION OF box if an existing configuration will be used.
2 Select the device whose configuration will be used for the selected device.

Setting a New Device Name
1 Uncheck the USE CONFIGURATION OF box.

2 Click the SET NAME tab.

For PROFINET I/O devices (controller or device)...

1 The current name is displayed in the Device name field.
2 Enter a new device name in the New device name field.

- If you are setting this device name as a temporary device name, check the

temporary checkbox.

- If you are setting this device name as a permanent change, make sure that

the temporary checkbox is unchecked.
3 Click the SET NAME button. The new device name is now used as the current

device name.

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4.4.10 Viewing Configured Device Information

Device Info

The Device Info pane displays manufacturer information about the device, which
is defined in the GSDML file.

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Name

Value

Main family

Attribute of the GSDML family element. It contains the assignment of the device to a function class.
One of the following values are allowed:

 General Drives
 Switching Devices
 I/O
 Valves
 Controllers
 HMI
 Encoders
 NC/RC
 Gateway
 Programmable Logic Controllers
 Ident systems
 PROFIBUS PA Profile
 Network Components Sensor

Product family

Attribute of the GSDML family element. It contains the vendor-specific assignment of the device to
a product family. In addition to the main family, a device can be assigned to a vendor-specific
product family.

DAP vendor name

Attribute of the GSDML ModuleInfo/VendorName element. The VendorName element contains the
name of the device vendor.

The device access point (DAP) is a module of the GSDML to describe the device parameters
specific device. The device access point object contains most of the device-related keywords.

DAP hardware release

Attribute of the GSDML ModuleInfo/HardwareRelease element. The HardwareRelease element
contains the hardware release of the DAP.

DAP software release

Attribute of the GSDML ModuleInfo/SoftwareRelease element. The SoftwareRelease element
contains the software release of the DAP.

Extended Address
Assignment

Attribute of the GSDML DeviceAccessPointItem element. It depends on the protocol for the
assignment of the IP addresses supported by the DAP.

Default: "false" for Discovery and Configuration (DCP), "true" for Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP).

Physical slots

Attribute of the GSDML DeviceAccessPointItem element. This list describes which slots are
supported by the DAP. The slot number of the DAP itself shall be part of the list.

Max. I/O data length

Attribute of the GSDML DeviceAccessPointItem IOConfigData element. It contains the maximum
length of the output and input data in octets. MaxDataLength shall not be less than the highest
value of MaxInputLength or MaxOutputLength. It shall not be greater that the sum of
MaxInputLength and MaxOutputLength. If the keyword is not provided, the maximum length is the
sum of MaxInputLength and MaxOutputLength.

Max input data length

Attribute of the GSDML DeviceAccessPointItem IOConfigData element. It contains the maximum
length of the data in octets which can be transferred from the I/O device to the I/O controller. This
length is defined by the sum of the output data of all used submodules, the corresponding I/O
producer status, and the I/O consumer status of the used input submodules.

Max output data length

Attribute of the GSDML DeviceAccessPointItem IOConfigData element. It contains the maximum
length of the data in octets which can be transferred from the I/O controller to the I/O device. This
length is defined by the sum of the output data of all used submodules, the corresponding I/O
producer status, and the I/O consumer status of the used input submodules.

Info text

GSDML ModuleInfo/InfoText element. This element contains human readable additional text
information about the device.

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Name

Value

Vendor ID

Vendor Identification Number

Main family

Attribute of the GSDML family element. It contains the assignment of the device to a function class.
One of the following values are allowed:

 General Drives
 Switching Devices
 I/O
 Valves
 Controllers
 HMI
 Encoders
 NC/RC
 Gateway
 Programmable Logic Controllers
 Ident Systems,
 PROFIBUS PA Profile
 Network Components
 Sensors

Product family

Attribute of the GSDML family element. It contains the vendor-specific assignment to a product family. In
addition to the main family, a device can be assigned to a vendor-specific product family.

Modules identifier

Identification number of the module.

Order number

GSDML ModuleInfo/OrderNumber element. Contains the order number of the module.

Hardware release

GSDML ModuleInfo/HardwareRelease element. Contains the hardware release of the module.

Software release

GSDML ModuleInfo/SoftwareRelease element. Contains the software release of the module.

Info text

GSDML ModuleInfo/InfoText element. This element contains human-readable information about the
module.

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Module Info

The SELECT MODULE drop-down list of the Module Info pane displays all available
modules described in the GSDML file.

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5 PROFINET Start Input and Output Byte

Offsets

The PNC option in PCB allows you to set the PROFINET Start Input Byte Offset
and Start Output Byte Offset values within PLX82-EIP-PNC internal memory.
You can also use this area to configure floating point or other multi-register
values.

To edit these values, double-click on the PNC > PNC icon to display the Edit -
PNC dialog as shown:

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Parameter

Description

Start Input Byte Offset

Byte offset for input data

Start Output Byte Offset

Byte offset for output data

Swap Read Input Data Bytes

Use this parameter when dealing with floating-point or other multi­register values, as there is no standard method of storage of these data
types in devices. This parameter can be set to order the register data
received in an order useful by other applications.

The following table defines the values and their associated operations:

0

None. No change is made in the byte
ordering.

1

Words. The words are swapped.

2

Words and Bytes. The words are swapped,
then the bytes in each word are swapped.

3

Bytes. The bytes in each word are swapped.
The words should be swapped only when
using an even number of words.

Swap Read Output Data Bytes

Use this parameter when dealing with floating-point or other multi­register values, as there is no standard method of storage of these data
types in devices. This parameter can be set to order the register data
received in an order useful by other applications. The following table
defines the values and their associated operations:

0

None. No change is made in the byte
ordering.

1

Words. The words are swapped.

2

Words and Bytes. The words are swapped,
then the bytes in each word are swapped.

3

Bytes. The bytes in each word are swapped.
The words should be swapped only when
using an even number of words.

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Controller Tag

Description

PLX82.ACYCLIC.Read.
Request.DeviceID

You can get the device ID from the Device table described under "Viewing the
Device Table" in this manual. The Device ID is list in the Index column of the
table. Remember that devices in the table start with the first device as 0,
regardless of what number is displayed with the device. The second device in
the table represents 1, the next device 2, and so on.

PLX82.ACYCLIC.Read.
Request.SlotNumber

Specify the slot number of the device. You can find this information in the
Address table described in the section entitled "Viewing and Modifying the
Address Table" in this manual.

PLX82.ACYCLIC.Read.
Request.SubSlotNumber

Specify the sub-slot number of the device. You can find this information in the
Address table described in the section entitled "Viewing and Modifying the
Address Table" in this manual.

PLX82.ACYCLIC.Read.
Request.Index

Enter the device index number. This should be available from the device
manufacturer documentation.

PLX82.ACYCLIC.Read.
Request.Length

Enter the number of bytes to read.

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6 Acyclic Data

If you have a module that supports acyclic messaging and wish to use it, you
must configure RSLogix 5000 to handle this. EIP requires a Class 3 function from
the PLC.

Configure Message for Read
1 Click on MAIN ROUTINE from the Controller Organizer.

2 Expand the PLX82.ACYCLIC.READ.REQUEST controller tag.

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1 Scroll up to PLX82.Control and expand it.

2 Enter the control bit in the PLX8.CONTROL.Acyclic.Read field and click

Enter.

3 The response is returned in the PLX82-ACYCLIC.Read.Response tags

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Controller Tag

Description

PLX82.ACYCLIC.Write.
Request.DeviceID

You can get the device ID from the Device table described under "Viewing the
Device Table" in this manual. The Device ID is list in the Index column of the
table. Remember that devices in the table start with the first device as 0,
regardless of what number is displayed with the device. The second device in
the table represents 1, the next device 2, and so on.

PLX82.ACYCLIC.Write.
Request.SlotNumber

Specify the slot number of the device. You can find this information in the
Address table described in the section entitled "Viewing and Modifying the
Address Table" in this manual.

PLX82.ACYCLIC.Write.
Request.SubSlotNumber

Specify the sub-slot number of the device. You can find this information in the
Address table described in the section entitled "Viewing and Modifying the
Address Table" in this manual.

PLX82.ACYCLIC.Write.
Request.Index

Enter the device index number. This should be available fro the device
manufacturer documentation.

PLX82.ACYCLIC.Write.
Request.Length

495 bytes

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Configure Message for Write and Response
1 Expand the PLX82.ACYCLIC.WRITE.REQUEST controller tag.

2 Write also contains the PLX82.ACYCLIC.Write.Request.Length. Here, you

specify the length of the data to be returned. The recommended limit is 495

bytes.

3 The Write Results are displayed in the PLX82.ACYCLIC.WRITE.RESPONSE

controller tag.

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Important Note: The PLX82.ACYCLIC.Read.Request.DeviceID, and
PLX82.ACYCLIC.Write.Request.DeviceID, and can be found in the PNC Device Table through

ProSoft fdt Configuration Manager. However it is important to note that regardless of the index
number listed in the Device Table, the first device in the list (for purposes of identification) is always

0. The Device Table indexes devices sequentially beginning at 1. However, since the Device table
Index is also editable, the first number listed could be anything. Regardless, for setting the
DeviceID, the first device will be 0, followed by 1, 2, 3, etc.

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7 CommonNet Data Map

This is an optional section that allows you to move already in the PLX82-EIP­PNC's internal database to another location in its database and is not required for
normal operation. This feature is primarily used to transfer status data from our
normally inaccessible upper memory (address 10000 and higher) down into the
accessible lower memory (0 to 9999) so that it may be transferred to one or more
connected devices.

1 From PCB, navigate to COMMONNET > DATA MAP.

2 To set data mapping to default levels, click the SET TO DEFAULTS button.
3 To configure the data map, click on the ADD ROW button.

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Parameter

Description

From Address

0 to highest Status Data address.
Specifies the beginning internal database register address for the copy operation. The address can be

any valid address in the user data area or the status data area in the gateway.

To Address

0 to 9999
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.

Register Count

1 to 100
Specifies the number of registers to copy.

Swap Code

No Change, Word Swap, Word & Byte Swap, Byte Swap
You may need to swap the order of 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 since there is no standard of storage of this data type in slave devices.

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)

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.

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.

Parameter

Starting Address

Length (16 bit registers)

Module Status

10000

20

EIP Class 3 Servers

11000

80

EIP Class 3 Client1 Status

12000

110

EIP Class 3 Client2 Status

12400

110

EIP Class 3 UClient Status

12600

110

PNC Status

13000

594

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The following parameters are located in the PLX82-EIP-PNC upper memory,
starting at address 10000.

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Module Name

Name of the device as character string
defined by the manufacturer

PLX82-EIP-PNC

Ethernet Address (MAC)

The MAC address (MAC ID) is the unique
(physical) Ethernet address of the device
fixed by the manufacturer

Assigned MAC address

IP Address

IP address of the of the PLX82-EIP-PNC that
can be set via the ProSoft fdt Configuration
Manager

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Product Revision

Product revision of the PLX82-EIP-PNC
firmware

vx.xx.xxx x.x.xx.xx.#1
Firmware Version Date

Firmware Version Date

Month/Day/Year

Serial Number

Serial number of the PLX82-EIP-PNC

0 to 65535

Status

Current status of the module

Running, Communicating,
Ready, Error

Uptime

Counts up to the time from the last
Reset/Power On

Days, hours, minutes,
seconds

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8 Webpage

The PLX82-EIP-PNC webpage is accessible via web browser or through PCB via
the built-in ProSoft Discovery Service.

To access the PLX82-EIP-PNC webpage, enter the PLX82-EIP-PNC’s IP
address into your browser.

Status

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Firmware Upgrade

Click to upgrade the firmware in the PLX82-EIP-PNC. Only do this if
instructed to do so by ProSoft Technology Technical Support.

Set Date & Time

Click to set the date and time in the PLX82-EIP-PNC.

Reboot Module

Click to reboot the PLX82-EIP-PNC.

Technical Support

Click to be directed to ProSoft Technology Technical Support.

Homepage

Click to go to the PLX82-EIP-PNC's homepage.

ProSoft Technology

Click to be directed to the ProSoft Technology website.

PROFINET Technology

Click to be directed to the PROFINET website.

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Functions

Resources

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In This Chapter

 LEDs...................................................................................................... 92

 PCB Diagnostics ................................................................................... 94

 Network Diagnostics ............................................................................ 106

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9 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

There are three ways to troubleshoot the PLX82-EIP-PNC:

 Using the LEDs located on the front of the PLX82-EIP-PNC.
 Using the Diagnostics option within ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB).

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LED

State

Description

Pwr

OFF

Power is not connected to the power terminals or source is insufficient to properly
power the gateway (200mA at 24 VDC is required)

Solid GREEN

Power is connected to the power terminals. Verify that the other LEDs for
operational and functional status come on briefly after power-up (check for burned­out LEDs).

Flt

OFF

Normal operation

Solid RED

A critical error has occurred. Program executable has failed or has been user­terminated and is no longer running. Press Reset p/b or cycle power to clear error.

Cfg

OFF

Normal operation

Solid AMBER

The unit is in configuration mode. Either a configuration error exists, or the
configuration file is currently being downloaded or read. After power up, the
configuration is read, and the unit implements the configuration values and initiates
the hardware. This occurs during power cycle or after the Reset button is pressed.

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9.1 LEDs

All LEDs are found on the front of the module.

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LED

State

Description

Err

OFF

PROFINET is scanning configured slaves without error.

Flashing Amber

PROFINET controller is in error (misconfiguration or missing slaves)

Solid AMBER

PROFINET controller is not configured, or is incorrectly configured.

NS

Off

No power or no IP address

Solid Red

Duplicate IP address

Solid Green

Connected

Flashing Red

Connection timeout

Flashing Green

IP address obtained; no established connections

Alternating Red
and Green

Self-test
MS

Off

No power

Solid Red

Major fault

Solid Green

Device operational

Flashing Red

Minor fault

Flashing Green

Standby

Alternating Red
and Green

Self-test
Link/Act

OFF

No physical network connection is detected.

Solid Green

Physical network connection detected. This LED must be ON solid for Ethernet
communication to be possible.

100 Mbit
(Port Speed)

Off

No activity on the port.
Flashing Amber

The Ethernet port is actively transmitting or receiving data.

Link

Green

A connection exists

Rx/Tx

Yellow (Flashing)

The device sends/receives Ethernet frames.

SYS

Green

Operating system running

Green/Yellow

Second stage boot loader is waiting for firmware.

Yellow

Second stage boot loader missing. Contact Technical Support

Off

Power supply for the device is missing or hardware is defective

SF

Red (with BF Red)

No valid Controller License

Red (flashing cyclic
at 2 Hz)

System Error: Invalid configuration, watchdog error, or internal error
Off

No error

BF

Red

No Connection: No Link
or together with SF Red:
No Controller License

Red (Flashing
cyclic at 2 Hz

Configuration fault: not all configured I/O devices are connected.
Off

No error

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9.2 PCB Diagnostics

1 From PCB, right-click on the PLX82-EIP-PNC icon and select DIAGNOSTICS.

2 When the Diagnostics window opens, click the SET UP CONNECTION icon to

browse for PLX82-EIP-PNC's IP address.

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3 Enter the IP address of the PLX82-EIP-PNC. If you don't remember the IP

address, click on the BROWSE DEVICE(S) button to display all devices on the

network.

4 Click TEST CONNECTION to ensure that a connection can be established.
5 Click CONNECT to obtain diagnostic results. Click on the parameters within the

navigation tree on the left pane of the window.

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9.2.1 PCB Diagnostics Menu Options

This view provides diagnostic and status information.

PLX82-EIP-PNC > Module > Version
Displays the module's current version information as well as additional

information such as IP address, free memory, etc.

PLX82-EIP-PNC > Module > Data Map
Displays the PLX82-EIP-PNC data map.

PLX82-EIP-PNC > PROFINET > Config
Displays the current PCB configuration settings.

PLX82-EIP-PNC > PROFINET > Module Information
Displays specific module information.

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PLX82-EIP-PNC > PROFINET > Module Input Map
Displays the starting input data address and the size of the data (bytes) being

passed.

PLX82-EIP-PNC > PROFINET > Module Output Map
Displays the starting output data address and the size of the data (bytes) being

passed.

PLX82-EIP-PNC > PROFINET > Status
Displays the current PROFINET status.

PLX82-EIP-PNC > EIP Class 1 Connection > Config
Displays EIP Class 1 connections.

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PLX82-EIP-PNC > EIP Class 1 Connection > Status
Displays Class 1 connection status.

PLX82-EIP-PNC > EIP Class 3 Server > Config
Displays Class 3 server parameters.

PLX82-EIP-PNC > EIP Class 3 Server > Comm Status
Displays comm status information of the EIP Class 3 server.

PLX82-EIP-PNC > EIP Class 3 Client 0 > Config
Displays Class 3 Client 0 configuration.

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PLX82-EIP-PNC > EIP Class 3 Client 0 > Comm Status
Displays the communication status of the selected EIP Class 3 client.

PLX82-EIP-PNC > EIP Class 3 Client 0 > Commands
Displays the command list for the selected EIP Class 3 client.

PLX82-EIP-PNC > EIP Class 3 Client 0 > Cmd Errors (Decimal)
Lists command errors in decimal format.

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PLX82-EIP-PNC > EIP Class 3 Client 0 > Cmd Errors (Hex)
Lists command errors in hexadecimal format.

PLX82-EIP-PNC > EIP Processor Path > Config
Displays the EIP Processor Path configuration.

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