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COPYRIGHT
Copyright, © 2016 Red Lion Controls, Inc. 20 Willow Springs Circle
York, PA 17406
All rights reserved. Red Lion, the Red Lion logo and N-Tron® are registered trademarks of Red Lion
Controls, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.1 CIP Components ................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.1 Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) ........................................................................................................................ 2
1.1.2 CIP Objects .................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.2.1 Identity Object ....................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1.2.2 TCP/IP Interface Object ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.1.2.3 Ethernet Link Object.............................................................................................................................. 6
1.1.2.4 N-Tron Switch Object ............................................................................................................................ 8
1.1.2.5 CIP Services ....................................................................................................................................... 11
1.1.3 Accessing Data........................................................................................................................................... 11
1.1.3.1 Explicit Messaging .............................................................................................................................. 11
1.1.3.2 I/O Connections .................................................................................................................................. 11
2. Rockwell RSLogix 5000 – AOI ............................................................................................................................ 13
2.1 Material Prerequisites ........................................................................................................................................ 13
2.2 Installation Instructions ...................................................................................................................................... 13
2.2.1 Software Installation Prerequisites ............................................................................................................. 13
2.2.2 Summary of Installation Steps .................................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Configuration of RSLogix Project....................................................................................................................... 13
2.3.1 Importing an Add-On Instruction ................................................................................................................ 13
2.3.2 Add a Generic Ethernet Module to the I/O Configuration. ......................................................................... 14
2.3.3 Add an Instance of the AOI in Your Application ......................................................................................... 16
2.3.4 Create and Configure Tags for the AOI ..................................................................................................... 17
2.3.5 Verify the New RSLogix Configuration ....................................................................................................... 20
2.4 Input_Assembly Parameter ............................................................................................................................... 21
2.5 Switch_Parameters Parameter .......................................................................................................................... 22
2.6 Explicit Messaging Options ................................................................................................................................ 22
2.7 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................. 22
2.8 Sample Project................................................................................................................................................... 23
3. Rockwell RSLogix 5000 – Tag Reference........................................................................................................... 24
3.1 Generic Assembly Tags ..................................................................................................................................... 25
3.2 7506GX2 Assembly Tags .................................................................................................................................. 27
3.3 System Fault Tags ............................................................................................................................................. 28
3.4 CIP Tags ............................................................................................................................................................ 30
3.4.1 Identity Object ............................................................................................................................................. 30
3.4.2 TCPIP Object .............................................................................................................................................. 30
3.4.3 Ethernet Link Object ................................................................................................................................... 31
3.4.4 N-Tron Switch Object ................................................................................................................................. 34
4. Rockwell Automation® FactoryTalk® - Faceplate Installation ............................................................................ 36
4.1 Material Prerequisites ........................................................................................................................................ 36
4.2 Installation Instructions ...................................................................................................................................... 36
4.2.1 Software Installation Prerequisites ............................................................................................................. 36
4.2.2 Summary of Faceplate Installation Steps ................................................................................................... 36
4.3 Configuration of FactoryTalk View Faceplate Displays ..................................................................................... 36
4.3.1 Configure a Shortcut to the PLC Running the NTRON AOI. ...................................................................... 36
4.3.2 Import Graphics into your Project ............................................................................................................... 37
4.3.3 Import Local Messages .............................................................................................................................. 39
4.3.4 Import Images ............................................................................................................................................. 40
4.3.5 Import Tags ................................................................................................................................................ 41
4.3.6 Access Faceplate Displays ........................................................................................................................ 41
4.3.7 Configure Display Parameters ................................................................................................................... 44
4.3.8 Optionally Add Composite Switch Image to Display .................................................................................. 46
4.3.9 Optionally Add Specific Switch Image to Display ....................................................................................... 46
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4.3.10 FactoryTalk View SE Client Setup ........................................................................................................... 47
4.4 Sample Project ................................................................................................................................................... 48
5. Rockwell Faceplate Quick Reference Guide ....................................................................................................... 49
5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 49
5.2 Home Display ..................................................................................................................................................... 50
5.3 Diagnostics Display ............................................................................................................................................ 53
5.4 Settings Display ................................................................................................................................................. 55
5.5 Alarm Display ..................................................................................................................................................... 56
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PREFACE
Purpose This manual gives specific information on how to apply and use the CIP™ functions
Audience The manual is intended for use by personnel who are responsible for operating and
Trademark
Acknowledgments
Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual to show information:
Related Publications
and Document
Updates
on the N-Tron® series 700/7000 switches.
maintaining network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge
of general switch functions and the Internet Protocol (IP).
Red Lion Controls acknowledges and recognizes ownership of the following
trademarked terms used in this document.
•
Ethernet™ is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation
•
EtherNet/IP™and CIP™ are registered trademarks of ODVA™
•
All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective
owners
Note: Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related
features or instructions.
This document is revised only at major releases and therefore, may not always
contain the latest product information. As needed, Tech Notes and/or other product
documentation can be provided between major releases to describe any new
information or document changes.
A
lso, as part of the 700 software, there is an online web-based help that describes
management related features.
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References [1] The CIP Networks Library, Volume 1: Common Industrial Protocol (CIP™), Edition
3.16, Publication Number: PUB00001, Open DeviceNet Vendor Association, Inc., 4220
Varsity Drive, Suite A, Ann Arbor, MI 48108‐ 5006 USA
[2] The CIP Networks Library, Volume 2: EtherNet/IP Adaptation of CIP™, Edition 1.17,
Publication Number: PUB00002, Open DeviceNet Vendor Association, Inc., 4220 Var‐
sity Drive, Suite A, Ann Arbor, MI 48108‐5006 USA
Revision History The following information lists the release history of this document.
Revision Date
Content Description
April 8 2010
September 2010
January 2011
February 2012
August 2012 Added 716M12 switch
January 2016
Added switches: 711FX3, 7010TX, 709FX, 710FX2, 714FX6, and
Added 7012FX2 switch
Added 7026TX switch
Added 7900 switch
Updated format and trademarks
Disclaimer Portions of this document are intended solely as an outline of CIP methodologies
to be
followed during the maintenance and operation of N-Tron series 700/7000
equipment. It
procedures necessary
is not intended as a step-by-step guide or a complete set of all
and sufficient to complete all operations.
While every effort has been made to ensure that this document is complete and
accurate at the time of release, the information that it contains is subject to
change.
original document.
topologies, and traffic
only. It has not been tested
complete or accurate for some
Red Lion is not responsible for any additions to or alterations of the
Industrial networks vary widely in their configurations,
conditions. This document is intended as a general guide
for all possible applications, and it may not be
situations.
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1. Introduction
EtherNet/IP™, better known as the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP™), was designed for use
in process control and industrial automation applications. CIP was designed to provide consistent
device access to eliminate the need for vendor specific software for configuration and monitoring
of individual devices.
N-Tron® switches with CIP support can be used to communicate with other industrial devices,
such as Rockwell controllers.
1.1 CIP Components
The following CIP components are available with N-Tron series CIP enabled switches.
1.1.1 Electronic Data Sheet (EDS)
An electronic datasheet for each N-Tron Series switch is provided.
In a Rockwell environment EDS files are installed using the “EDS Hardware Installation Tool”.
This allows N-Tron Series switches to be recognized in an RSLinx environment.
1.1.2 CIP Objects
“Objects” are used to organize various information about the switch. There are four types of
objects provided. Three are specified by the ODVA, and one is N-Tron series specific:
• Identity object
• TCP/IP Interface object
• Ethernet Link object
• N-Tron switch object
Standard “services” are associated with objects. Services exist for reading an attribute, setting an
attribute, resetting a device, etc. See references [1] and [2] for specific details.
The following sections describe the attributes associated with each object type, such as attribute
Id number and data format. All attributes can be read, but only some can be set, as shown by the
“Set” column.
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Id
Name
Set
Format
Description
1
Vendor ID
UINT (16)
1006. This is N-Tron’s ODVA EtherNet/IP
Vendor ID.
2
Device Type
UINT (16)
0x0C. Communications Adapter
3
Product Code
UINT (16)
Switch product code:
7506GX2 = 7506
4
Major Revision
USINT (8)
Major version of CIP implementation.
Minor Revision
USINT (8)
Minor version of CIP implementation.
5
Status
WORD (16)
Summary status of device. Bits:
(see fault table below)
6
Serial Number
UDINT (32)
Serial number of the device. This is the last
4 octets of the base switch MAC.
7
Product Name
SHORT_STRING
Switch Model Number.
EX: 7018FX2
1.1.2.1 Identity Object
The identity object class (Class code = 0x01) and instance attributes are implemented as defined
by CIP Vol 1, 5-2 [1]. There is one instance (1) of this object. Service code (0x32) will get all
attributes, including optional attributes. The following table summarizes the attributes in the
Identity object.
708TX = 701
708FX2 = 703
716TX = 705
716FX2 = 706
7018TX = 708
7018FX2 = 709
708M12 = 710
711FX3 = 711
7010TX = 713
709FX = 714
710FX2 = 715
714FX6 = 717
712FX4 = 718
7012FX2 = 719
7026TX = 720
7900 = 722
716M12 = 723
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Bit 0 If set, device has an owner
Bit 1 reserved
Bit 2 If set, device has non-default
configuration
Bit 3 reserved
Bits 4-7 Extended device status – not used
Bit 8 Minor recoverable fault
Bit 9 Minor unrecoverable fault
Bit 10 Major recoverable fault
Bit 11 Major unrecoverable fault
Bits 12-15 reserved
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Assigned_Name
Set
STRINGI
This is the user assigned switch name.
17
Geographic_Location
Set
STRINGI
This is the user assigned switch location.
Bit
Called
Definition
8
Minor Recoverable Fault
Power supply 1, Power supply 2, N-Ring Full, System, Port
integrity fault
9
Minor Unrecoverable Fault
Configuration device error
10
Major Recoverable Fault
N-Ring partial low, N-Ring partial high, N-Ring multiple
configuration fault
11
Major Unrecoverable Fault
none
The table below defines fault bits within the Status attribute of the Identity object.
utilization, Temperature, N-Link partner is down, N-Link
managers, Boot loader version, N-Link partner port unknown,
N-Link multiple masters, N-Link control fault, N-Link
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Name
Set
Format
Description
1
Status
DWORD (32)
Interface status
attrib is valid
2
Configuration
DWORD (32)
Interface capability flags. Bits:
5 Through bit 31 reserved
3
Configuration
Set
DWORD (32)
Interface control flags.
names by querying a DNS server
4
Physical Link
Object
STRUCT of:
Path Size
UINT (16)
Size of Path
Path
Padded
EPATH
Logical segments identifying the
physical link object
5
Interface
Configuration
STRUCT of:
IP Address
Set
UDINT (32)
The device’s IP address.
Network Mask
Set
UDINT (32)
The device’s network mask
Gateway
Address
Set
UDINT (32)
Default gateway address
Name Server
Set
UDINT (32)
Primary name server
Name Server 2
Set
UDINT (32)
Secondary name server
Domain Name
Set
STRING
Default domain name
6
Host Name
Set
STRING
Host name
1.1.2.2 TCP/IP Interface Object
The TCP/IP Interface object class (Class code = 0xF5) and instance attributes are implemented
as defined by CIP Vol 2, 5-3 [2]. There is only one instance (1) of this object. The following
table summarizes the attributes in the TCP/IP Interface object.
0 interface configuration
attrib not configured
1 interface configuration
Capability
Control
0 BOOTP client capable
1 DNS client capable
2 DHCP client capable
3 DHCP-DNS update
capable
4 Configuration is settable
Bits 0-3:
0 use interface configuration
previously stored
1 get interface configuration
via BOOTP
2 get interface configuration
via DHCP
3 through 15 reserved
Bit 4=1 device shall resolve host
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TTL Value
USINT
TTL Value for EtherNet/IP multicast
packets. Default is 1. Range is 1-255
9
Mcast Config
STRUCT of:
IP multicast configuration
Alloc Contro
USINT
Multicast address allocation control
allocated
Reserved
USINT
Reserved for future use. Shall be 0
Num Mcast
UINT
Number of IP multicast addresses to
allocate for EtherNet/IP
Mcast Start
Addr
USDINT
Starting multicast address from which
to begin allocation
13
Encapsulation
Set
UINT
Number of seconds of inactivity
Default = 120
Id
Name
Set
Format
Description
1
Interface Speed
UDINT (32)
Interface speed currently in use. Speed
in Mbps (e.g., 0, 10, 100, 1000, etc.)
2
Interface Flags
DWORD (32)
Interface status flags Bit map of
auto-negotiation status, etc.
3
Physical Address
ARRAY of 6
USINTs (8)
MAC address of switch port.
4
Interface Counters
STRUCT of:
In Octets
UDINT (32)
Octets received on the interface.
In Ucast Packets
UDINT (32)
Unicast packets received on the interface.
In Nucast Packets
UDINT (32)
Non-unicast packets received on the
interface.
In Discards
UDINT (32)
Inbound packets received on the interface
but discarded
In Errors
UDINT (32)
= 0. Not available.
not include In Discards).
In Unknown Protos
UDINT (32)
= 0. Not available.
Inbound packets with unknown protocol
Out Octets
UDINT (32)
Octets sent on the interface
Out Ucast Packets
UDINT (32)
Unicast packets sent on the interface
Out Nucast Packets
UDINT (32)
Non-unicast packets sent on the interface
Out Discards
UDINT (32)
Outbound packets discarded
Out Errors
UDINT (32)
= 0. Not available.
Outbound packets that contain errors
word. Determines how addresses are
Inactivity
Timeout
before TCP connection is closed. 0 =
Disable, 1-3600 = timeout in seconds,
1.1.2.3 Ethernet Link Object
The Ethernet Link object class (Class code = 0xF6) and instance attributes are implemented as
defined by CIP Vol 2, 5-4 [2]. There is one instance of this object per switch port where
instance 1 = port 1, instance 2 = port 2, etc. As per the CIP specification, the get all service
code (0x01) will get all attributes, excluding vendor extensions. Service code (0x32) will get all
attributes, including the N-Tron vendor extensions. The following table summarizes the
attributes in the Ethernet Link object.
interface flags. See section 5-4.3.2.1.
Includes Link status, duplex mode,
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Media Counters
STRUCT of:
Alignment Errors
UDINT (32)
Frames received that are not an integral
number of octets in length
FCS Errors
UDINT (32)
Frames received that do not pass the FCS
check
Single Collisions
UDINT (32)
Successfully transmitted frames which
experienced exactly one collision
Multiple Collisions
UDINT (32)
Successfully transmitted frames which
experienced more than one collision
SQE Test Errors
UDINT (32)
= 0. Not available.
is generated
Deferred Transmissions
UDINT (32)
Frames for which first transmission attempt
is delayed because the medium is busy
Late Collisions
UDINT (32)
Number of times a collision is detected
transmission of a packet
Excessive Collisions
UDINT (32)
Frames for which transmission fails due to
excessive collisions
MAC Transmit Errors
UDINT (32)
= 0. Not available.
an internal MAC sub layer transmit error
Carrier Sense Errors
UDINT (32)
= 0. Not available.
transmit a frame
Frame Too Long
UDINT (32)
Frames received that exceed the maximum
permitted frame size
MAC Receive Errors
UDINT (32)
= 0. Not available.
receive error
6
Interface Control
STRUCT of:
Control Bits
Set
WORD (16)
Interface Control Bits. Includes autonegotiation and duplex settings.
Forced Interface Speed
Set
UINT (16)
Speed at which the interface shall be
1000, etc.)
7
Interface Type
USINT (8)
Type of interface: twisted pair, fiber,
internal, etc
8
Interface State
USINT (8)
Current state of the interface: operational,
disabled, etc
9
Admin State
Set
USINT (8)
Administrative state: enable, disable
10
Interface Label
SHORT_STR
ING
Human readable identification: TX1, FX1,
GB1, etc.
100
Interface Description
SHORT_STR
Human readable description. For example:
Port 15 - 100 MBit FX
101
Interface Utilization
USINT (8)
Percentage of entire interface bandwidth
being used (0-100).
102
Utilization Alarm Upper Threshold
Set
USINT (8)
Upper percentage at which to declare a
utilization alarm (0-100).
103
Utilization Alarm Lower Threshold
Set
USINT (8)
Lower percentage at which to declare a
utilization alarm (0-100).
104
Broadcast Limit
Set
USINT (8)
Broadcast limiting percentage (0-100).
(BPCL)
105
TX Unicast Packet Rate
UDINT32
Number of TX unicast packets per second.
Number of times SQE test error message
later than 512 bit times into the
Frames for which transmission fails due to
ING
Times that the carrier sense condition was
lost or never asserted when attempting to
Frames for which reception on an interface
fails due to an internal MAC sub layer
forced to operate. Speed in Mbps (10, 100,
Port 1 - 10/100 Mbit TX
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RX Unicast Packet Rate
UDINT32
Number of RX unicast packets per second.
107
TX Multicast Packet Rate
UDINT32
Number of TX multicast packets per
second
108
RX Multicast Packet Rate
UDINT32
Number of RX multicast packets per
second
109
TX Broadcast Packet Rate
UDINT32
Number of TX broadcast packets per
second.
110
RX Broadcast Packet Rate
UDINT32
Number of RX broadcast packets per
second.
111
TX Multicast Packets
UDINT32
Total number of TX multicast packets.
112
RX Multicast Packets
UDINT32
Total number of RX multicast packets.
113
TX Broadcast Packets
UDINT32
Total number of TX broadcast packets.
114
RX Broadcast Packets
UDINT32
Total number of RX broadcast packets.
115
Port Role
UDINT32
Bit mask of port roles. Bits=
4 = N-Link Coupler
Id
Name
Set
Format
Description
1
Device Up
Time
UDINT (32)
Number of seconds since device was powered up.
2
Port Count
UDINT (32)
Total port count
3
Valid Ports
LWORD (64)
0 = Invalid Port, 1 = Port Exists on device
etc.
4
Global Admin
LWORD (64)
0 = Port Disabled, 1 = Port Enabled
etc.
5
Global Link
LWORD (64)
0 = Link Down, 1 = Link Up
etc.
6
System Faults
DWORD (32)
Bit 00: Power Supply 1
Bit 09: Boot loader version mismatch
0 = RSTP
1 = N-Ring
2 = N-Link Control
3 = N-Link Partner
1.1.2.4 N-Tron Switch Object
The N-Tron object (Class code = 0xC0) is a vendor specific object and is implemented as
defined by CIP Vol 1, 4 [1]. There is only one instance (1) of this object. The following table
summarizes the attributes of the N-Tron object.
AB: DINT[2]
Status
Status
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Bit 0: Port 1
Bit 1: Port 2
Bit 0: Port 1
Bit 1: Port 2
Bit 0: Port 1
Bit 1: Port 2
Bit 01: Power Supply 2
Bit 02: N-Ring Fault (complete)
Bit 03: N-Ring Partial Fault (low port)
Bit 04: N-Ring Partial Fault (high port)
Bit 05: N-Ring Multiple Managers
Bit 06: System error
Bit 07: Dongle Configuration Invalid
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Bit 11: Temperature Alarm
7
IGMP Querier
USINT (8)
Query Status:
(Auto), 3 = Backup (Auto) [enabled but not active].
8
IGMP Version
USINT (8)
IGMP Version (V1, V2, V3, etc).
9
IGMP
Usage
USINT (8)
Percent of maximum capacity. Takes into account
other possible resource limitations (0-100).
10
IGMP Active
Querier
UDINT (32)
IP of the active IGMP querier.
11
CPU Usage
USINT (8)
Percent of usage (0-100).
12
Class 1
Connections
UINT (16)
Number of CIP Ethernet/IP class 1 (multicast)
connections.
13
Class 3
Connections
UINT (16)
Number of CIP Ethernet/IP class 3 (unicast)
connections.
14
Temperature
Threshold
Set
INT (16)
Upper temperature (C) at which to declare an alarm
15
Temperature
Set
INT (16)
Lower temperature (C) at which to declare an alarm
16
Contact Status
BYTE (8)
2 Bits per contact. 00=Not Present, 01=Open,
10=Closed.
17
Temperature_C
INT (16)
Temperature in degrees C. 0x7FFF = Not Supported
on device.
18
Temperature_F
INT (16)
Temperature in degrees F. 0x7FFF = Not Supported on
device.
19
Reset MIB
Counts
Set
LWORD (64)
Reset port MIB counters. (1 bit per port to reset).
20
Device MAC
ARRAY of 6
MAC address of device
21
Device Role
UDINT (32)
Bit mask of device roles. Bits=
5 = N-Link Coupler
22
Config Device
BYTE (8)
0 = Not Supported, 1 = Not Present, 2 = Present
23
System
Set
UDINT32
Bit mask of system config. Bits=
release.
Status
Resource
Alarm Upper
Alarm Lower
Threshold
0 = Disabled, 1 = Active (manual), 2 = Active
the number of groups used per max groups and any
Address
USINTs (8)
Status
Configuration
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1 = N-Ring Member
2 = N-Ring AutoDetect
3 = N-Link Master
4 = N-Link Slave
Bit 0: GET: Changes have been made that have not
been saved.
SET: Save system configuration to flash.
Bit 1: GET: Changes have been made that require a
reboot to take effect.
SET: Shutdown and reboot device
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System
SHORT_STR
Human readable representation of firmware version
25
System Boot
SHORT_STR
Human readable representation of boot loader
26
System Fault
STRINGI
Human readable representation of error status.
Firmware
Version String
Loader
Version String
String
ING
ING
string.
version string.
May contain multiple errors. Length is contained
as part of the STRINGI data type.
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Service
Code
Service Description
Identity
TCP/IP
Ethernet
Link
N-Tron
Vendor
Object 1
1
Get_Attributes_All
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
5
Reset
Yes – reset switch
configuration
14
Get_Attribute_Single
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
16
Set_Attribute_Single
Attributes 15,17
Attributes
Attributes
104
Attributes
Attributes
Vendor
Specific
50
Get_All_Attributes –
defined attributes
yes yes yes
Object
Specific
76
Get_And_Clear
Attributes
4,5
N-Tron switch
Assembly Number
Size (bytes)
Input (to switch)*
101
4
Output (from switch)
102
104
Configuration*
103
0
1.1.2.5 CIP Services
The table following is a summary of the supported services as defined by CIP Vol 1, Appendix
A: Explicit Messaging Services [1].
or restore factory
3,5
6,9, 102-
14,15,19,23
including vendor
1.1.3
Accessing D ata
1.1.3.1 Explicit Messaging
Explicit messaging refers to a request/response form of communications over a CIP (TCP/IP)
connection. Applications can use explicit messaging, for example, to invoke the “Get All
Attributes” service and read all attributes of the Identity object.
1.1.3.2 I/O Connections
I/O connections are used to send data (grouped in assemblies) between devices
periodically. The interval between sends is the “Requested Packet Interval”, or RPI.
The N-Tron switch assemblies (Input, Output, and Configuration) are defined in the
following table.
6,7,10
* - not currently used
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In an RSLogix 5000 environment, these assemblies are configured in the “Connection
Parameters” panel of the Generic Ethernet Module. (Note that input and output
assemblies are reversed.) More information is contained in the section for Add-On
Instruction installation.
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2. Rockwell RSLogix 5000 – AOI
2.1 Material Prerequisites
• N-Tron® series switch
• RSLogix Add-On Instructions (AOI)
2.2 Installation In str uct ions
2.2.1 Software Installation Prerequisites
1. RSLogix 5000 version 17 or later
2. N-Tron switch with firmware version that includes CIP™ support
2.2.2 Summary of Installation Steps
1. Import the Add-On Instruction (AOI)
2. Add your N-Tron switch to the I/O Configuration tree
3. Add an instance of the AOI in your application
4. Create and configure tags for the AOI
2.3 Configurati on of RSL ogi x Project
Extract all files from the zip file to your desktop or destination folder.
2.3.1 Importing an Add-On Instruction
1. Open an RSLogix project.
2. Import the N-Tron Add-On Instruction (AOI).
3. In the controller organizer window, right click “Add-On Instructions” folder, select
“Import Add-On Instruction” and browse to the folder containing AOI_NTRON_*.L5X
files. Import an AOI for each switch type installed.
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4. The Add-On Instruction tree showing AOIs for 708FX2, 708TX, and several auxiliary
AOIs.
2.3.2 Add a Generic Ethernet Module to the I/O Configuration.
The Generic Ethernet Module is located under the “Communications” group:
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Configure the module as shown. Use the proper IP address and connection parameters for your
installation.
1. Click the Connection tab and set the desired RPI. The input assembly will be received
from the switch at the selected RPI.
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2. Click OK The new module will appear in the I/O Configuration tree:
2.3.3 Add an Instance of the AOI in Your Application
Create a new rung in the MainRoutine and add the AOI for your specific switch to the rung.
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The following will appear:
2.3.4 Create and Configure Tags for the AOI
Add tag names for the various fields. For example:
1. Right click on each new tag name and create each tag.
Note: The tags for Switch_Inputs and Switch_Outputs, shown in the rectangle above, were
created when the Generic Ethernet Module was added.
For example:
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2. Click the button to the right of the “Get_Message” tag and configure as shown:
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3. Click the button to the right of the “Get_Message_Extended” tag and configure as shown:
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4. Click the button to the right of the “Set_Message” tag and configure as shown:
2.3.5 Verify the New RSLogix Configuration
1. Verify your changes by clicking Logic > Verify > Controller.
2. If there are no warnings or errors, the RSLogix configuration is complete.
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2.4 Input_Assembly Parameter
Some data comes from the switch at the RPI (requested packet interval) set for the Generic
Ethernet Module. The data is available in tags like these below (a mapping of the Switch_Inputs
data):
These tags represent a switch specific (708FX2) view of the assembly data.
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Name
Data Type
Description
Selected_Port
INT
Use this member to read Ethernet Link object for one port. To
UDT_NTRON_CIP_DATA_v0 data type.
Request_Data
BOOL
0 - explicit messaging is disabled; 1 - explicit messaging is
enabled
Read_Port_Mask
DINT
Set bit n to read ethernet link object for port n+1
_Reset
DINT
Used to control time between each MSG call to read CIP
ms.
2.5 Switch_Parameters Parameter
The AOI requests additional information from the switch as needed by a faceplate display (and
when started). This includes the CIP Identity object, the CIP TCP/IP object, an instance of the
CIP Ethernet Link object, and the NTRON Switch object.
The following RSLogix 5000 screenshot shows a top level view of some of the AOI
“Switch_Parameters” structure:
N228Params.Generic_Inputs is a generic view of the assembly data from a switch.
2.6 Explicit Mess ag in g Op ti ons
To direct the AOI to gather this information (via explicit messaging) for other purposes
(example: not using faceplates), use the following members of the N228Params.Control tag:
read more than one port, use Read_Port_Mask. Set by the
faceplate. Port data is copied to the
Identity object, TCPIP object, N-TRON object, and selected
Explicit_Messaging_Timer
Ethernet Link objects. Minimum is 200 ms. Default is 1000
Sample ladder logic rungs are available that show how to control explicit messaging.
2.7 Troubleshooting
Module Fault (Code 16#0315) Connection Request Error: Invalid segment type.
This error occurs when the assembly information specified for the Generic Ethernet Module does
not match the assembly information on the N-Tron switch.
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2.8 Sample Project
A sample project is included in the CIP_Installation_Kit_1_7_0.zip file. It is named
NTRON_Demo.ACD.
To use the sample project, you may need to change the controller type used in your environment,
and you will need to setup the Project path.
If you have any suggestions for improving the AOI or the installation instructions, please send
them to Support@redlion.net with subject “RSLogix5000 AOI”.
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Switch
Data Type
7018FX2
UDT_NTRON_Switch_7018FX2_In_v0
7018TX
UDT_NTRON_Switch_7018TX_In_v0
708FX2
UDT_NTRON_Switch_708FX2_In_v0
708M12
UDT_NTRON_Switch_708M12_In_v0
708TX
UDT_NTRON_Switch_708TX_In_v0
716FX2
UDT_NTRON_Switch_716FX2_In_v0
716TX
UDT_NTRON_Switch_716TX_In_v0
7506GX2
UDT_NTRON_Switch_7506GX2_In_v0
711FX3
UDT_NTRON_Switch_711FX3_In_v0
7010TX
UDT_NTRON_Switch_7010TX_In_v0
709FX
UDT_NTRON_Switch_709FX_In_v0
710FX2
UDT_NTRON_Switch_710FX2_In_v0
714FX6
UDT_NTRON_Switch_714FX6_In_v0
712FX4
UDT_NTRON_Switch_712FX4_In_v0
7012FX2
UDT_NTRON_Switch_7012FX2_In_v0
7026TX
UDT_NTRON_Switch_7026TX_In_v0
7900
UDT_NTRON_Switch_7900_In_v0
716M12
UDT_NTRON_Switch_716M12_In_v0
3. Rockwell RSLogix 5000 – Tag Reference
The assembly data received from an N-Tron® series switch can be viewed with generic tags or
switch specific tags.
Generic tags are defined by the data type UDT_NTRON_Switch_In_v0. Switch specific tags are
defined by a switch specific data type.
The following sections present some of the tag descriptions:
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3.1 Generic Assembly Tags
Data Type: UDT_NTRON_Switch_In_v0
Generic view of assembly data received from an N-Tron Switch.
Name
Data Type
Description
System_Faults
Admin_Status
Admin_Status_1
Admin_Status2
Admin_Status_33
UDT_NT
RON_Syst
em_Faults
_NT24k_v 0
DINT
BOOL
DINT
BOOL
Status of various system faults
Admin Status of first 32 ports. Also available as port
specific tags
1=enabled, 0=disabled
Admin Status of second 32 ports. Also available as
port specific tags
1=enabled, 0=disabled
Link_Status
Link_Status_1
Link_Status2
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DINT
BOOL
DINT
Link Status of first 32 ports. Also available as port
specific tags
1=active, 0=inactive
Link Status of second 32 ports. Also available as port
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Name
Link_Status_33
Link_Status_34
Link_Status_35
…
Link_Status_62
Link_Status_63
Link_Status_64
Utilization_Alarm
Utilization_Alarm_1
Utilization_Alarm_2
Utilization_Alarm_3
…
Utilization_Alarm_30
Utilization_Alarm_31
Utilization_Alarm_32
Data Type
BOOL
DINT
BOOL
Description
1=active, 0=inactive
Bandwidth utilization alarms for first 32 ports. Also
available as port specific tags
1=bandwidth utilization exceeds a high or low limit,
0=bandwidth utilization within limits
Utilization_Alarm2
Utilization_Alarm_33
Utilization_Alarm_34
Utilization_Alarm_35
…
Utilization_Alarm_62
Utilization_Alarm_63
Utilization_Alarm_64
Class1_Connections INT
Class3_Connections INT
Temperature_C
Temperature_F
CPU_Utilization
Contact_Status
DINT
BOOL
INT
INT
SINT
SINT
Bandwidth utilization alarms for second 32 ports. Also
available as port specific tags
1=bandwidth utilization exceeds a high or low limit,
0=bandwidth utilization within limits
Number of CIP EtherNet/IP class 1 (multicast)
connections
Number of CIP EtherNet/IP class 3 (unicast)
connections
Temperature in degrees Celsius. 0x7FFF = Not
supported on device.
Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit . 0x7FFF = Not
supported on device
Percent of CPU usage, 0-100
2 Bits per contact. 00=Not Present, 01=Open,
10=Closed
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Name
Data Type
Description
System_Faults
UDT_NTRON_
v0
Status of various system faults.
Admin_Status
DINT
Admin_Status of first 32 ports. Also
available as port specific tags.
Admin_Status_T1
BOOL
1=enabled, 0=disabled
Admin_Status_T2
BOOL
Admin_Status_T3
BOOL
Admin_Status_T4
BOOL
Admin_Status_GB1
BOOL
Admin_Status_GB2
BOOL
Link_Status
DINT
Link_Status of first 32 ports. Also
available as port specific tags.
Link_Status_T1
BOOL
1=active, 0=inactive
Link_Status_T2
BOOL
Link_Status_T3
BOOL
Link_Status_T4
BOOL
Link_Status_GB1
BOOL
Link_Status_GB2
BOOL
Utilization_Alarm
DINT
Bandwidth utilization alarms for first 32
ports. Also available as port specific tags
Name
Utilization_1
Utilization_2
Utilization_3
…
Utilization_62
Utilization_63
Utilization_64
Update_Counter
Data Type
SINT
INT
Description
Bandwidth utilization in percent
3.2 7506GX2 Assembly Tags
Data Type: UDT_NTRON_Switch_7506GX2_In_v0
Specific view of assembly data received from an N-Tron 7506GX2 Switch.
System_Faults_
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Utilization_Alarm_T1
BOOL
1=bandwidth utilization exceeds a high
within limits
Utilization_Alarm_T2
BOOL
Utilization_Alarm_T3
BOOL
Utilization_Alarm_T4
BOOL
Utilization_Alarm_G
B1
BOOL
Utilization_Alarm_G
B2
BOOL
Class1_Connections
INT
Number of CIP Ethernet/IP class 1
(multicast) connections
Class3_Connections
INT
Number of CIP Ethernet/IP class 3
(unicast) connections
Temperature_C
INT
Temperature in degrees Celsius. 0x7FFF
= Not supported on device.
Temperature_F
INT
Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.
0x7FFF = Not supported on device.
CPU_Utilization
SINT
Percent of CPU usage, 0-100
Contact_Status
SINT
2 Bits per contact. 00=Not Present,
01=Open, 10=Closed.
Utilization_T1
SINT
bandwidth utilization in percent
Utilization_T2
SINT
Utilization_T3
SINT
Utilization_T4
SINT
Utilization_GB1
SINT
Utilization_GB2
SINT
Name
Data
Type
Description
Faults
DINT
Power_Supply_1
BOOL
1=Indicates a low voltage on power supply V1
Power_Supply_2
BOOL
1=Indicates a low voltage on power supply V2
NRing_Full
BOOL
1=Indicates that an N-Ring connection is
completely broken.
NRing_Part_Low
BOOL
1=Indicates that an N-Ring connection is only
is not receiving self health frames around the
or low limit, 0=bandwidth utilization
3.3 System Fault Tags
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N-Ring but the higher N-Ring port is.
NRing_Part_High
BOOL
1=Indicates that an N-Ring connection is only
the N-Ring but the lower N-Ring port is.
NRing_Multiple_Man
agers
BOOL
1=Indicates that more than one N-Ring
Manager exists on an N-Ring.
System
BOOL
1=Indicates a system fault.
Config_Device
BOOL
1=Indicates a problem with the configuration
device.
NLink
BOOL
1=Indicates that the N-Link Master or Slave
encountered a problem.
Boot_Loader_Version
BOOL
1=Indicates a problem with the version of the
boot loader firmware.
Port_Utilization
BOOL
1=Indicates one or more ports have exceeded a
high or low bandwidth utilization limit.
Temperature
BOOL
1=Indicates the switch temperature has
exceeded a high or low temperature limit.
broken in one direction. The higher N-Ring
port is not receiving self health frames around
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Name
Data Type
Description
Vendor_ID
INT
ODVA Vendor ID. N-Tron = 1006
Device_Type
INT
0x0C. Communications Adapter
Product_Code
INT
708TX=701, 708FX2=703, 716TX=705,
716M12=723, 7506GX2=7506
Major_Revision
SINT
Major revision of the item the Identity
Object represents
Minor_Revision
SINT
Minor revision of the item the Identity
Object represents
Status
INT
Summary status of device
Serial_Number
DINT
Serial number of device
Product_Name
STRING
Human readable identification. Switch
model number. Ex: N-Tron 7018FX2
Assigned_Name
UDT_NTRO
N_String1024
User assigned switch name.
Geographic_Location
UDT_NTRO
N_String1024
This is the user assigned switch location.
Name
Data
Type
Description
Status
DINT
Interface status
Configuration_Capability
DINT
Interface capability flags
3.4 CIP Tags
There are tags for each CIP object. The tags correspond to the object’s attributes.
• Identity object
• TCP/IP Interface object
• Ethernet Link object
• N-Tron® switch object
3.4.1 Identity Object
Data Type: UDT_NTRON_CIP_Identity_v0
716FX2=706, 7018TX=708,
7018FX2=709, 708M12=710,
711FX3=711, 7010TX=713, 709FX=714,
710FX2=715, 714FX6=717, 712FX4=718,
7012FX2 =719, 7026TX= 720, 7900= 722,
3.4.2 TCPIP Object
Data Type: UDT_NTRON_CIP_TCPIP_Interface_v0
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Configuration_Control
DINT
Interface control flags
Path_Size
INT
Size of Path
Object_Path_1
INT
Logical segments identifying the physical
link object
Object_Path_2
INT
Logical segments identifying the physical
link object
IP_Address
DINT
The device’s IP address.
Network_Mask
DINT
The device’s network mask
Gateway_Address
DINT
Default gateway address
Name_Server_1
DINT
Primary name server
Name_Server_2
DINT
Secondary name server
Domain_Name
STRING
Default domain name
Host_Name
STRING
Host name
Name
Data Type
Description
Interface_Speed
DINT
Interface speed currently in use. Speed
in Mbps (e.g., 0, 10, 100, 1000, etc.)
Interface_Flags
UDT_NTR
ags_v0
Interface status flags
Physical_Address
SINT[6]
MAC layer address
InOctets
DINT
Octets received on the interface
InUcastPackets
DINT
Unicast packets received on the
interface
InNucastPackets
DINT
Non-unicast packets received on the
interface
InDiscards
DINT
Inbound packets received on the
interface but discarded
InErrors
DINT
Inbound packets that contain errors
(does not include In Discards)
InUnknownProtos
DINT
Inbound packets with unknown
protocol
OutOctets
DINT
Octets sent on the interface
OutUcastPackets
DINT
Unicast packets sent on the interface
OutNucastPackets
DINT
Non-unicast packets sent on the
interface
3.4.3 Ethernet Link Object
Data Type: UDT_NTRON_CIP_Ethernet_Link_v0
ON_CIP_I
nterface_Fl
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OutDiscards
DINT
Outbound packets discarded
OutErrors
DINT
Outbound packets that contain errors
Alignment_Errors
DINT
Frames received that are not an integral
number of octets in length
FCS_Errors
DINT
Frames received that do not pass the
FCS check
Single_Collisions
DINT
Successfully transmitted frames which
experienced exactly one collision
Multiple_Collisions
DINT
Successfully transmitted frames which
experienced more than one collision
SQE_Test_Errors
DINT
Number of times SQE test error
message is generated
Deferred_Transmissions
DINT
Frames for which first transmission
is busy
Late_Collisions
DINT
Number of times a collision is detected
transmission of a packet
Excessive_Collisions
DINT
Frames for which transmission fails due
to excessive collisions
MAC_Transmit_Errors
DINT
Frames for which transmission fails due
error
Carrier_Sense_Errors
DINT
Times that the carrier sense condition
attempting to transmit a frame
Frame_Too_Long
DINT
Frames received that exceed the
maximum permitted frame size
MAC_Receive_Errors
DINT
Frames for which reception on an
sub layer receive error
Control_Bits
INT
0 Auto-negotiate 0 indicates 802.3 link
1 indicates the interface duplex
Forced_Interface_Speed
INT
Speed at which the interface shall be
100, 1000, etc.)
attempt is delayed because the medium
later than 512 bit- times into the
to an internal MAC sub layer transmit
was lost or never asserted when
interface fails due to an internal MAC
auto-negotiation is disabled. 1 indicates
auto-negotiation is enabled. If auto-
negotiation is disabled, then the device
shall use the settings indicated by the
Forced Duplex Mode and Forced
Interface Speed bits; 1 Forced Duplex
Mode If the Auto-negotiate bit is 0, the
Forced Duplex Mode bit indicates
whether the interface shall operate in
full or half duplex mode. 0 indicates the
interface duplex should be half duplex.
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Interface_Type
SINT
0-unknown, 1-internal, 2-twisted pair, 3optical
Interface_State
SINT
0-unknown, 1-enabled and ready, 2disabled, 3-testing
Admin_State
SINT
1=enabled, 0=disabled
Interface_Label
STRING
Label like "TX5"
Interface_Description
STRING
Something like: Port 1 - 10/100 Mbit
TX Port 15 - 100 MBit FX
Interface_Utilization
SINT
Percentage of entire interface bandwidth
being used (0-100)
Utilization_Alarm_Upper_Thres
hold
SINT
Upper percentage at which to declare a
utilization alarm (0-100).
Utilization_Alarm_Lower_Thre
shold
SINT
Lower percentage at which to declare a
utilization alarm (0-100).
Broadcast_Limit
SINT
Broadcast limiting percentage (0-100).
(BPCL)
TX_Unicast_Packet_Rate
DINT
Number of TX unicast packets per
second.
RX_Unicast_Packet_Rate
DINT
Number of RX unicast packets per
second.
TX_Multicast_Packet_Rate
DINT
Number of TX multicast packets per
second
RX_Multicast_Packet_Rate
DINT
Number of RX multicast packets per
second
TX_Broadcast_Packet_Rate
DINT
Number of TX broadcast packets per
second.
RX_Broadcast_Packet_Rate
DINT
Number of RX broadcast packets per
second
TX_Multicast_Packets
DINT
Total number of TX multicast packets.
RX_Multicast_Packets
DINT
Total number of RX multicast packets.
TX_Broadcast_Packets
DINT
Total number of TX broadcast packets.
RX_Broadcast_Packets
DINT
Total number of RX broadcast packets.
Port_Role
DINT
Bit 0 = RSTP 1 = N-Ring 2 = N-Link
Coupler
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Name
Data Type
Description
Device_Uptime
DINT
Number of seconds since device was powered up.
Port_Count
DINT
Total port count
Valid_Ports
DINT[2]
0 = Invalid port, 1 = Port exists on device Bit 0:
Port 1 Bit 1: Port 2 etc.
Global_Admin_Status
DINT[2]
0 = Port disabled, 1 = Port enabled Bit n: Port
n+1
Global_Link_Status
DINT[2]
0 = Link down, 1 = Link up Bit n: Port n+1
System_Faults
_Faults_v0
Bit 00: Power Supply 1 Bit 01: Power Supply 2
Utilization Alarm Bit 11: Temperature Alarm
IGMP_Querier_Status
SINT
Query Status: 0 = Disabled, 1 = Active (manual),
but not active].
IGMP_Version
SINT
IGMP Version (V1, V2, V3, etc).
IGMP_Resource_Usage
SINT
Percent of maximum capacity. Takes into
limitations.
IGMP_Active_Querier
DINT
IP of the active IGMP querier.
CPU_Usage
SINT
Percent usage
Class1_Connections
INT
Number of CIP Ethernet/IP class 1 (multicast)
connections.
Class3_Connections
INT
Number of CIP Ethernet/IP class 3 (unicast)
connections.
Temperature_Alarm_Upp
er_Threshold
INT
Upper temperature (C) at which to declare an
alarm
Temperature_Alarm_Lo
wer_Threshold
INT
Lower temperature (C) at which to declare an
alarm
Contact_Status
SINT
2 Bits per contact. 00=Not Present, 01=Open,
10=Closed.
Temperature_C
INT
Temperature in degrees C. Only available on
devices that support temperature.
Temperature_F
INT
Temperature in degrees F. Only available on
devices that support temperature.
3.4.4 N-Tron Switch Object
Data Type: UDT_NTRON_CIP_Switch_v0
UDT_NTR
ON_System
Bit 02: N-Ring Fault (complete) Bit 03: N-Ring
Partial Fault (low port) Bit 04: N-Ring Partial
Fault (high port) Bit 05: N-Ring Multiple
Managers Bit 06: System error Bit 07: Dongle
Configuration Invalid Bit 08: N-Link Fault Bit
09: Boot loader version mismatch Bit 10: Port
2 = Active (Auto), 3 = Backup (Auto) [enabled
account the number of groups used per max
groups and any other possible resource
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Reset_MIB_Counts
DINT[2]
Reset port MIB counters. (1 bit per port to reset).
Device_MAC_Address
SINT[6]
MAC address of device
Device_Role
DINT
Bit mask of device roles. Bits= 0 = N-Ring
Slave 5 = N-Link Coupler
Config_Device_Status
SINT
0 = Not Supported, 1 = Not Present, 2 = Present
System_Configuration
DINT
Bit mask of system config. Bits= 0 = Save
reboot device
System_Firmware_Versi
on_String
STRING
Human readable representation of firmware
version string.
System_Boot_Loader_Ve
rsion_String
STRING
Human readable representation of boot loader
version string.
System_Fault_String
UDT_NTR
024
Human readable representation of error status.
as part of the STRINGI data type.
Manager 1 = N-Ring Member 2 = N-Ring
AutoDetect 3 = N-Link Master 4 = N-Link
system configuration to flash 1 = Shutdown and
ON_String1
May contain multiple errors. Length is contained
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4. Rockwell Automation® FactoryTalk® - Faceplate Installation
4.1 Material Prerequisites
• N-Tron® 700-series switch
• FactoryTalk View ME/SE Faceplate Displays
4.2 Installation In str uct ions
4.2.1 Software Installation Prerequisites
• FactoryTalk View Studio – ME/SE version 5 or later
• N-Tron series switch with firmware version 3 or later
4.2.2 Summary of Faceplate Installation Steps
1. Create shortcut to PLC
2. Add global objects to your project
3. Add local messages
4. Add images
5. Import HMI tags
6. Create faceplate display
7. Configure display startup macro
8. Configure display parameter file
9. Optionally add composite switch image to display
10. Optionally add specific switch image to display
In the instructions below, “ME” refers to FactoryTalk View ME (Machine Edition) and “SE”
refers to FactoryTalk View SE (Site Edition).
4.3 Configuration of FactoryTalk V iew Faceplate D isplays
Extract all files from the zip file to your desktop or some other folder.
Start with an existing FactoryTalk View ME/SE application.
4.3.1 Configure a Shortcut to the PLC Running the NTRON AOI.
1. Double click Communications Setup.
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2. In the following screenshot, the shortcut is named PLC.
3. Click the “Yes” button and if ME, click the “Copy from Design to Runtime” button.
4.3.2 Import Graphics into your Project
1. Right-click on Global in the Graphics folder and select Import and Export from the pop
up.
2. Click on the radio button as shown and click Next.
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3. Click on the desired radio button as shown and click Next.:
4. Click on the desired option radio button as shown and click Next.
5. The following dialog screen should appear.
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6. For SE, use the FactoryTalk_View_SE folder in the above dialog.
7. The following global objects should appear in the Explorer window:
4.3.3
Import Local Messages
1. Select the folder (FactoryTalk_View_ME\Display_export\local) containing the local
message files (.loc). Import all N-Tron*.loc files.
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.
2. The Explorer window should show these files:
4.3.4 Import Images
1. Select the folder (FactoryTalk_View_ME\Display_export\Install\images) containing the
image files (.bmp). Import all NTRON*.bmp files.
2. The Explorer window should show several new files:
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4.3.5 Import Tags
Import tags using the Tag Import and Export Wizard.
1. Select the NTRON-Tags.CSV to
import(FactoryTalk_View_ME\Display_export\Install\tags).
2. The result should be these tags:
4.3.6 Access Faceplate Displays
To access the faceplate displays, create a display using the global object NTRON_Display. (File
> New > Display.
1. Select all objects in the NTRON_Display global object and paste them into the new
display. Save the new display.)
2. Configure a macro for opening your display. Here is the ME form for this example:
Tag from screenshot: {[PLC]N228Params.Control.HMI[0].Display_Mode}
3. Here is the SE form displayed
Tag from screenshot: &{[PLC]N228Params.Control.HMI[0].Display_Mode} = 1;
Note: In the macro definition (and later in the parameter file), the shortcut “PLC” was
created earlier. The other important piece is “N228Params”, which is the name of the
Switch_Parameters tag created for the NTRON_SWITCH AOI in your RSLogix project.
Example:
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4. In the Display Settings for the NTRON_Display (open the NTRON_Display display, Edit
> Display Settings)
5. Click the Behavior panel and assign the newly created macro as the startup macro.
6. Click the General tab and change Display Type and Size.
7. Here is the ME form displayed:
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8. Here is the SE form displayed:
4.3.7 Configure Display Parameters
1. On the display where you wish to show the faceplate, create a Goto Display button.
2. Create a parameter file that will be associated with the button.
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3. Substitute your shortcut for “PLC” and the name of your Switch_Parameters for
N228Params, in the parameter file.
4. Assign a display and parameter file to the Goto Display button.
5. Here is the ME form displayed:
6. Here is the SE form displayed:
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4.3.8 Optionally A dd Composite Switch Image to Display
You can also display an image of an NTRON switch using the global object NTRON_graphic.
When used, define Global Object Parameter #1 as follows:
4.3.9 Optionally A dd Specific Switch Image to Display
The NTRON_graphic global object is a composite of several N-Tron switches. Due to the
number of switches, and the tags used for each switch, you may run into the limit for maximum
tags allowed on a display.
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To work around this limitation, use individual global objects for each switch.
1. Import individual global objects using the BatchImport_Global_NTRON_Switches.xml
import file.
The global object names contain the switch name, such as NTRON_708TX.
2. Setup Global Object Parameter #1 as described for the NTRON_graphic object.
3. For more information on the displays, including screen shots, see the Faceplate Quick
Reference.
4.3.10 FactoryTalk View SE Client Setup
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4.4 Sample Project
To view a sample project refer to the ME or SE sample project archive named
NTRON_demo.apa.
If you have any suggestions for improving the faceplate’s or the installation instructions, please
send them to support@redlion.net with subject “FactoryTalk Faceplates”.
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5. Rockwell Faceplate Quick Reference Guide
5.1 Introduction
The Faceplates consists of several displays:
• Home
• Diagnostics
• Settings, and
• Alarm
Click the buttons at the top of the screen to navigate between the displays.
The “?” button is used to toggle the display of help text, and the “X” button is used to exit the
Faceplate’s.
The caption at the top of the screen includes the switch product name and the user assigned
switch name, separated by a colon.
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Field
Values
Description
IP Address
Like 192.168.1.201
Switch IP address
Subnet Mask
Like 255.255.255.0
Switch subnet mask
MAC Address
Like 00:07:AF:FE:8F:A0
MAC address of switch
Software Version
Like 3.0.2
Software version of switch
Power Input
V1
AC/DC Power
V1 – Power Supply 1
Contact Status
Not Supported
The status of the contact on the
5.2 Home Display
The Home Display shows general switch information. The trend shows CPU utilization.
Some fields show simple values, such as IP Address. Other fields, such as Device Role, show
values that depend on the switch configuration. Fields that do not apply to a specific switch
model will be hidden.
The following table describes the Home Display fields and values.
V2
V1 and V2
Unknown
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Open
Closed
switch.
N-Ring Status
Fault
Unknown (if N-Ring member)
The N-Ring status, if the switch is
IGMP Querier
Disabled
Unknown
Internet Group Management
IGMP Utilization
0-100 percent
Internet Group Management
Protocol Utilization
Config Device
Not Supported
Unknown
This field is displayed for
Role
N-Ring Manager
Unknown
The role of the switch, which is
CPU Utilization
0-100 percent
CPU utilization percentage
CPU Trend
0-100 percent
Trend of CPU utilization
Port Color
Port State
Active
The port is active
Inactive
The port is i nactive
Disabled
The port is administratively disab le d
Error
A port utilization limit, high or low, has been exceeded
Partial-Low
Partial-High
Multiple-Managers
OK
N/A (if N-Ring auto-member, or N-Ring
disabled)
Active-Manual
Active-Auto
Backup-Auto
Not Present
Present
N-Ring Member
N-Ring AutoMember
N-Link Master
N-Ring Mem, N-Link Master
N-Ring Auto, N-Link Master
N-Link Slave
N-Ring Mem, N-Link Slave
N-Ring Auto, N-Link Slave
N-Link Coupler
N-Ring Mem, N-Link Coupler
N-Ring Auto, N-Link Coupler
configured as an N-R i ng mana ger .
Protocol Querier status
switches that support a
configuration device.
based on the switch configuration.
The color of each port, on the switch image, changes based on the port state as described in the
following table.
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The LED at the top of the switch graphic will be green if there are no faults, red if a fault has
occurred. Faults can be viewed on the alarms display.
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Field
Values
Description
Link Up
Yes
Current link state
Speed/Duplex
10/Full
This configurable field displays the current speed and
Admin Enabled
Yes
This configurable field displays the existing status of the
5.3 Diagnostics Display
The diagnostics display shows information for a selected switch port. Use the buttons at the
bottom to select a switch port and use the buttons at the left to select a port variable to trend. The
highlighted variable is trended at the bottom.
The following table describes Diagnostic Display fields and values.
No
100/Full
1000/Full
10/Half
100/Half
1000/Half
Unknown
No
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Port Role
RSTP
The role of the port, which is based on the switch
Bandwidth Utilization
0-100 percent
Bandwidth utilization displayed as a percentage
RX Broadcast FPS
The frames per second rate of received broadcast frames
TX Broadcast FPS
The frames per second rate of transmitted broadcast frames
RX Multicast FPS
The frames per second rate of received multicast frames
TX Multicast FPS
The frames per second rate of transmitted multicast frames
RX Unicast FPS
The frames per second rate of received unicast frames
TX Unicast FPS
The frames per second rate of transmitted unicast frames
Port Errors
The sum of alignment errors, FCS errors, SQE Test errors,
errors, frame too long, and MAC receive errors
N-Ring
N-Link Control
configuration. Some combinations are possible. For more
details, see the user manual for the 700 switch family.
N-Link Partner
RSTP, N-Link Partner
N-Ring, N-Link Partner
N-Link Coupler
RSTP, N-Link Coupler
excessive collisions, MAC transmit errors, carrier sense
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Value
Description
Speed/Duplex
10/Full
This configurable field displays the
Admin Enabled
Yes
This configurable field displays the
Enabled/Disabled
5.4 Settings Display
The settings display allows some switch port related settings to be changed.
Use the buttons at the bottom to select a switch port and use the buttons at the left to select a port
setting to change. Use the wide up/down buttons toward the bottom to select a value, and the
Enter button to accept the change.
The following table describes the Settings Display fields and values.
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1000/Full
10/Half
100/Half
Unknown
No
current speed and mode of the port
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Field
Values
Description
Power Supply 1
Power Supply 1 OK
Power Supply 1 Error
V1
Power Supply 2
Power Supply 2 OK
Power Supply 2 Error
V2
Boot Loader Version
Boot Loader Version OK
Boot Loader Version Error
Port Utilization
Port Utilization OK
Port Utilization Error
Shows error if utilization
limits on any port is exceeded
N-Link
N-Link OK
N-Link N/A
Shows N/A if not configured
N-Ring
N-Ring Error (Redundancy Lost)
N-Ring Error (Partial Low, Mult Mgrs)
Shows N/A if not configured
5.5 Alarm Display
The alarm display shows the status of several alarms. Alarms with a gray background and an
“N/A” suffix do not apply for the switch type, or for the current configuration of the switch.
Values ending with “OK” will be green, values ending with “Error” will be red, and those with
“N/A” will be gray. Fields that do not apply to a specific switch model will be hidden.
The following table describes the Alarm Display fields and values.
N-Link Error
N-Ring Error (Partial Low)
N-Ring Error (Partial High)
N-Ring Error (Multiple Managers)
N-Ring Error (Redundancy Lost, Mult Mgrs)
for N-Link
for N-Ring
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N-Ring Error (Partial High, Mult Mgrs)
Configuration Device
Configuration Device OK
Configuration Device N/A
This field is displayed if the
configuration device
Temperature
Temperature OK
Temperature N/A
This field is displayed if the
sensor
N-Ring OK
N-Ring N/A
Configuration Device Error
Temperature Error
The system fault string is shown at the bottom of the display.
switch supports a
switch supports a temperature
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