Rockwell Automation 1756-CFM User Manual

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Rockwell Automation 1756-CFM User Manual

User Manual

ControlLogix Configurable Flowmeter Module

Catalog Numbers 1756-CFM

Important User Information

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Summary of Changes

New and Updated

Information

This manual contains new and updated information. Changes throughout this revision are marked by change bars, as shown to the right of this paragraph.

This table contains the changes made to this revision.

Topic

Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Gross Rate for the Prover Function has been updated.

48

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Configurable Output Behaviors section has been added.

58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Attention and Warning tables have been updated.

61

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detailed filtering information has been added to the Configurable

122 and 124

 

 

 

 

Flowmeter Module Configuration Tags table.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Configure Output Behavior with RSLogix 5000 Version 16 and Earlier

147

 

 

 

 

appendix has been added.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Notes:

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Table of Contents

Preface

What is the Configurable Flowmeter Module?

Configurable Flowmeter

Operation in the ControlLogix

System

Configurable Flowmeter Module

Features and Operational Modes

Who Should Use This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 1

What this Chapter Contains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using a ControlLogix

CFM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Module Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Physical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Understanding Module Input Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Understanding Module Output Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Using Module Identification and Status Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 2

What This Chapter Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using RSNetWorx and RSLogix 5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

CFM Modules in Local Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

CFM Modules in Remote Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Direct Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Listen-Only Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Configurable Flowmeter Modules in a Local Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Requested Packet Interval (RPI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Configurable Flowmeter Modules in a Remote Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 3

What this Chapter Contains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Understanding General Module Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Removal and Insertion Under Power (RIUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Module Fault Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Fully Software Configurable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Electronic Keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Producer/Consumer Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Module Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Configurable Flowmetering Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Flowmeter Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Gate Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 User-Defined Preset and Rollover Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Current-Sourcing Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Installing the Configurable

Flowmeter Module

Choosing an Operational Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Operating in High Resolution Frequency Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Terminal Usage in High Resolution Frequency Mode. . . . . . . . . . 37 Output Operation in Frequency Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Module Features Used in High Resolution Frequency Mode . . . . 38 Alarms in High Resolution Frequency Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Sample Configuration for High Resolution Frequency Mode. . . . 40 Operating in Totalizer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Nonresettable Totalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Terminal Usage in Totalizer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Output Operation in Totalizer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Using the Totalizer Mode Prover Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Using a Prover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Features Available with the Prover Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Alarms with the Prover Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Sample Configuration for Totalizer Mode Prover Function . . . . . 49 Using the Totalizer Mode Filler Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Trickle Function for Totalizer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Configurable Features Available with the

Totalizer Mode Filler Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Alarms with the Filler Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Sample Configuration for Totalizer Mode Filler Function . . . . . . 57 Configurable Output Behaviors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 How To Enable Output Behavior Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Chapter 4

What this Chapter Contains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Installing the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Keying the Removable Terminal Block/Interface Module . . . . . . . . . 65 Key the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Key the RTB/IFM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Wiring the Removable Terminal Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Connect Grounded End of the Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Connect Ungrounded End of the Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Connect Wires to the RTBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Wiring the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Standard Flowmeter Wiring Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Standard Prover/Detector Wiring Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Standard Output Wiring Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Assembling the Removable Terminal Block and Housing. . . . . . . . . . 73 Installing the Removable Terminal Block on the Module . . . . . . . . . . 73 Removing the Removable Terminal Block from the Module . . . . . . . 74 Removing the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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7

 

 

Configuring the Configurable

Flowmeter Module

Troubleshooting the Configurable

Flowmeter Module

Software Configuration Tags

Schematics

Chapter 5

What this Chapter Contains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Using this Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Overview of the Configuration Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Creating a New Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Communications Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Electronic Keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Using the Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Altering the Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Accessing the Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Changing Configuration Information at the Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Configurable Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Downloading Configuration Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Changing Configuration During CFM Module Operation . . . . . . . . . 88 Using Ladder Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Using Message Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Processing Real-Time Control and Module Services . . . . . . . . . . . 89 One Service Performed Per Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Creating a New Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Enter Message Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Configuring CFM Modules in a Remote Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Sample Configuration for High Resolution Frequency Mode . . . . . . . 97 Sample Configuration for Totalizer Mode Prover Function . . . . . . . 101 Sample Configuration for Totalizer Mode Filler Function . . . . . . . . 108

Appendix A

What this Appendix Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Using the Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Using RSLogix 5000 to Troubleshoot Your Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Determining Fault Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Using Error Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Appendix B

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Appendix C

What This Appendix Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Input Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Flowmeter Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Gate Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Output Circuits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Discrete Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

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Frequency Accuracy

Configure Output Behavior with RSLogix 5000 Version 16 and Earlier

Appendix D

Frequency Accuracy in High Resolution

Frequency Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Calculate Frequency Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Frequency Accuracy in Totalizer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Calculate Frequency Accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Appendix E

Configure the 1756-CFM for Use in a New Application. . . . . . . 148 Configure a 1756-CFM for Use in an Existing Application . . . . 152

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

157

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

161

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Preface

Who Should Use

This Manual

Additional Resources

This manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot your ControlLogix® Configurable Flowmeter module.

You must be able to program and operate an Allen-Bradley® ControlLogix controller to efficiently use your Configurable Flowmeter module.

These documents contain additional information concerning related products from Rockwell Automation.

Resource

Description

 

 

1756 ControlLogix I/O Technical Data,

Provides specifications for the

publication 1756-TD002

ControlLogix controllers, I/O modules,

 

specialty modules, chassis, power

 

supplies and accessories.

 

 

ControlLogix System User Manual,

Detailed description of how to use your

publication 1756-UM001

ControlLogix operating system.

 

 

ControlLogix Digital I/O Modules User

Detailed description of how to install and

Manual, publication1756-UM058

use ControlLogix digital I/O Modules.

 

 

ControlLogix Analog I/O Modules User

Detailed description of how to install and

Manual, publication 1756-UM009

use ControlLogix analog I/O Modules.

 

 

ControlLogix High-speed Counter Module

Detailed description of how to install and

Installation Instructions, publication

use the ControlLogix High-speed Counter

1756-IN018

Module.

 

 

Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding

Provides general guidelines for installing

Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1

a Rockwell Automation industrial system.

 

 

Product Certifications website,

Provides declarations of conformity,

http://www.ab.com

certificates, and other certification

 

details.

 

 

You can view or download publications at http:/www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/. To order paper copies of technical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor or Rockwell Automation sales representative.

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Notes:

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Chapter 1

What is the Configurable Flowmeter Module?

What this Chapter Contains

This chapter describes the ControlLogix Configurable Flowmeter (1756-CFM)

 

module. It also describes what you must know and do before using the

 

module.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topic

Page

 

 

 

 

 

Using a ControlLogix CFM Module

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

Understanding Module Input Capabilities

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

Understanding Module Output Capabilities

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using Module Identification and Status

16

 

Information

The ControlLogix CFM module is an intelligent I/O module that performs high-speed flowmetering for industrial applications. The CFM module is a single-slot module that interfaces between a Logix controller and external I/O devices.

The module interfaces with the following output types:

Magnetic Pickup

TTL

Preamps

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Using a ControlLogix

CFM Module

ControlLogix CFM modules mount in a ControlLogix chassis and use a Removable Terminal Block (RTB) or a Bulletin 1492 Interface Module cable that connects to an IFM to connect all field-side wiring.

Before you install and use your module you should have already:

installed and grounded a 1756 chassis and power supply. To install these products, refer to the ControlLogix Chassis and Power Supplies Installation Instructions, publication 1756-IN005.

ordered and received an RTB or IFM and its components for your application.

IMPORTANT RTBs and IFMs are not included with your module.

Module Features

The following are some of the features available on the ControlLogix CFM module that allow greater system applicability.

2 Configurable Flowmetering channels

Flowmeter inputs

Gate inputs

2 current-sourcing outputs

Removal and insertion under power

CE marked

UL listed

CSA certified for Class I Division 2 hazardous locations

For a complete listing and detailed explanation of all the features available on the ControlLogix CFM module, see Configurable Flowmeter Module Features and Operational Modes on page 25.

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What is the Configurable Flowmeter Module?

13

 

 

ControlLogix backplane connector

Physical Features

 

METERING

 

Indicators

F

Z

F

Z

 

Locking tab

0

0

1

1

O

 

O

O

 

 

K

 

 

0

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

DC I/O

 

Removable Terminal Block

Top and

Connector pins

bottom

Slots for

guides

 

keying the

 

RTB

40200-M

ControlLogix backplane connector - The backplane connector interface for the ControlLogix system connects the module to the ControlLogix backplane.

Connectors pins - Input/output, power and grounding connections are made to the module through these pins with the use of an RTB or IFM.

Locking tab - The locking tab anchors the RTB or IFM cable on the module, maintaining wiring connections.

Slots for keying - Mechanically keys the RTB to prevent inadvertently making the wrong wire connections to your module.

Status indicators - Indicators display the status of communication, module health and input/output devices. Use these indicators to help in troubleshooting.

Top and bottom guides - Guides provide assistance in seating the RTB or IFM cable onto the module.

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Typical Applications

You can use the CFM module in power management, automotive, food and beverage, and oil and gas industries for various flow and/or turbine metering applications.

This figure shows a CFM module in a turbine shaft speed monitoring application. In this example, the 1756-CFM module is operating in high resolution frequency mode. Other examples are shown in Chapter 3 to reflect the various operational modes available on the 1756-CFM module.

1756-CFM

1756-OF6VI

 

 

 

 

 

Shaft speed

 

Shaft

 

 

 

encoder

 

 

 

 

Logix controller

 

 

Generator

Turbine

 

Electricity

 

 

The controller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

monitors shaft

 

 

 

 

speed, performs

 

 

 

 

PID calculations

 

 

 

 

and adjusts valve

 

 

 

 

by a 1756-OF6VI

 

 

 

 

analog output

 

 

 

 

module.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pulse output

CV

 

 

 

 

 

Monitors fuel flow

Fuel

 

 

and total gallons

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

42731

For a detailed explanation of how the CFM module works with other portions of a ControlLogix control system, see Chapter 2, Configurable Flowmeter Operation in the ControlLogix System.

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Understanding Module

Input Capabilities

Understanding Module

Output Capabilities

The CFM module accepts input for up to two channels (mode dependent). Each of the input channels can connect to:

Magnetic Pickup - 50mV trigger

TTL output - 1.3V trigger

Preamp outputs - 4V trigger

You configure the CFM module’s two input channels for your specific application(s). Each input channel has two input selections:

Flowmeter Input (F0 & F1) - Connect input device to this input.

Gate Input (Z0 & Z1) - Accepts 4-40V DC input pulses from open collectors or external contact closures. These inputs are used in Totalizer mode to:

interface to a prover when a prover is enabled.

The CFM module has two assignable outputs. These outputs are designed for applications that require fast response. The outputs:

are electrically fused/current limited to 4A; the total output combination is limited to 7A.

can be assigned to any input channel with user-defined trigger parameter (see Table 1).

are current sourcing at 10-31.2V DC (1A maximum per output).

must be connected to an external power supply.

may be forced ON or OFF by the program.

 

You can assign both outputs to a given channel; however,

IMPORTANT

you cannot use the same output with two different

 

 

 

channels.

 

Table 1 - Assign the CFM Module’s Outputs

In this operational mode

You can assign outputs that are

 

configured to trigger

 

 

Totalizer

Frequency (acceleration)

 

Prover status

 

Fill control

 

 

High-Resolution Frequency

Frequency

 

Frequency rate of change (acceleration)

 

 

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Using Module

Identification and Status

Information

Each ControlLogix CFM module maintains specific identification information that separates it from all other modules. This information assists you in tracking all the components of your system.

For example, you can track module identification information to be aware of exactly what modules are located in any ControlLogix rack at any time. While retrieving module identity, you can also retrieve the module’s status.

Each module maintains the following information:

Table 2 - Module Identification and Status Information

Module Identification

Description

 

 

 

Product Type

 

Module’s product type, such as Digital I/O or

 

 

Analog I/O module

 

 

 

Catalog Code

 

Module’s catalog number

 

 

 

Major Revision

 

Module’s major revision number

 

 

 

Minor Revision

 

Module’s minor revision number

 

 

 

Status

 

Module’s status. Returns the following information:

 

 

Controller ownership (if any)

 

 

Whether module has been configured

 

 

Device Specific Status, such as:

 

 

 

Self-Test

 

 

Flash update in progress

 

 

 

Communications fault

 

 

Not owned (outputs in program mode)

 

 

Internal fault (need flash update)

 

 

 

Run mode

 

 

Program mode (output mods only)

 

 

Minor recoverable fault

 

 

Minor unrecoverable fault

 

 

Major recoverable fault

 

 

Major unrecoverable fault

 

 

 

Vendor ID

 

Module manufacturer vendor, for example Allen-Bradley

 

 

 

Serial Number

 

Module serial number

 

 

Length of ASCII Text String

Number of characters in module’s text string

 

 

 

ASCII Text String

 

Number of characters in module’s text string

 

 

 

 

 

 

You must perform a WHO service to retrieve this

IMPORTANT

information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chapter 2

Configurable Flowmeter Operation in

the ControlLogix System

What This Chapter Contains

This chapter describes how the CFM module works within the ControlLogix

 

system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topic

Page

 

 

 

 

 

Ownership

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using RSNetWorx and RSLogix 5000 Software

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connections

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configurable Flowmeter Modules in a Local Chassis

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

Requested Packet Interval (RPI)

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configurable Flowmeter Modules in a Remote Chassis

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

Listen-Only Connections

22

 

 

 

 

 

In traditional industrial applications, controllers poll Flowmeter modules to obtain their status. Controllers also send commands to the Flowmeter modules. Retrieving Flowmeter status and sending commands occurs during the normal I/O program scan.

ControlLogix CFM modules do not follow the traditional operational manner. Instead, they use the Producer/Consumer Model (see page 33 for more information) to produce data without having been polled by a controller first.

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1756-CFM modules follow these basic operational steps, as shown in Figure 2.

1.The Logix controller establishes a connection to the CFM module and downloads configuration via ladder logic and message instructions.

2.Flowmeters transmit input signals to the CFM module.

3.The 1756-CFM module calculates volume from accumulated pulse counts as engineering units.

4.Rather than being scanned by an owner-controller, the 1756-CFM module periodically multicasts its status to the controller. (see Requested Packet Interval (RPI) on page 23.) The 1756-CFM module also multicasts its status to controllers connected by a listen-only connection (page 22).

5.The Logix owner-controller processes the data it received from the 1756-CFM module and returns the appropriate data.

Figure 2 - 1756-CFM Basic Operational Steps

Logix controller

 

1756-CFM

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Input

 

2

 

device

 

 

5

3

 

 

4

42732

 

 

 

A 1756-CFM module’s communication, or multicasting,

IMPORTANT

behavior varies depending upon whether it operates in the

 

 

 

local chassis or in a remote chassis. The following sections

 

detail the differences in data transfers between these

 

set-ups.

 

 

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Ownership

Using RSNetWorx and

RSLogix 5000 Software

Every CFM module in the ControlLogix system must be owned by a Logix5550® Controller. The owner-controller:

stores configuration data for every CFM module that it owns.

can be local or remote in regard to the I/O module’s position.

sends configuration data to the CFM module to define the module’s behavior within the control system.

Each CFM module continuously maintains communication with its owner during normal operation. When connections are severed or compromised, the CFM module performs as configured, either setting all outputs to reset (ON or OFF) or continuous operations.

Other controllers may also listen to the CFM module (while another controller owns the module) through a listen-only connection. For more information on listen-only connections, see page 22.

The I/O configuration portion of RSLogix™ 5000 software generates configuration data structures and tags for that CFM module, whether the module is located in a local or remote chassis. A remote chassis, also known as networked, contains the CFM module but not the module’s owner-controller.

After creating the CFM module, you can write specific configuration in the module’s data structures; you must access the module tags to change information in the data structures. This process is explained in detail in Chapter 5, Configuring the Configurable Flowmeter Module.

 

Application-specific configuration data is transferred to the

IMPORTANT

controller during the program download and sent to the

 

 

 

CFM module during the initial power-up. After CFM

 

module operation has begun, you must use ladder logic and

 

message instructions to make configuration changes.

 

 

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CFM Modules in Local Chassis

CFM modules in the same chassis as the owner-controller are ready to run as soon as the configuration data has been downloaded.

CFM Modules in Remote Chassis

You must run RSNetWorx™ software to enable CFM modules in the networked chassis. Running RSNetWorx software transfers configuration data to networked modules and establishes a Network Update Time (NUT) for ControlNet. The NUT is compliant with the desired communications options specified for each module during configuration.

Follow these general guidelines when configuring CFM modules:

1.Configure all CFM modules for a given controller using RSLogix 5000 software and download that information to the controller.

2.If the CFM configuration data references a module in a remote chassis, run RSNetWorx software.

 

RSNetWorx software must be run whenever a new

IMPORTANT

module is added to a networked chassis. When a module is

 

 

 

permanently removed from a remote chassis, we

 

recommend that RSNetWorx software be run to optimize

 

the allocation of network bandwidth.

 

 

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Connections

Logix controllers make connections to 1756-CFM modules to exchange data. The controller can make either of the following connections to a 1756-CFM module:

Direct Connections - Only one controller can make this connection to a CFM module.

Listen-Only Connections - Multiple controllers can make this connection to a CFM module simultaneously.

Direct Connections

A direct connection is a real-time data transfer link between the controller and the device that occupies the slot that the configuration data references. When module configuration data is downloaded to an owner-controller, the controller attempts to establish a direct connection to each of the modules referenced by the data. One of the following events occurs:

If the data is appropriate to the module found in the slot, a connection is made and operation begins.

If the configuration data is not appropriate, the data is rejected and an error message displays in the software. In this case, the configuration data can be inappropriate for any of a number of reasons. For example, a module’s configuration data may be appropriate except for a mismatch in electronic keying that prevents normal operation.

The controller maintains and monitors its connection with a module. Any break in the connection, such as removal of the module from the chassis while under power, causes the controller to set fault status bits in the data area associated with the module. The RSLogix 5000 software may monitor this data area to announce the modules’ failures.

 

The typical Logix controller can make and maintain up to

IMPORTANT

250 connections. Each 1756-CFM module requires 1

 

 

 

connection.

 

 

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Listen-Only Connections

Any controller in the system can listen to the data from any CFM module even if the controller does not own the module (in other words, it does not have to hold the module’s configuration data to listen to the module).

During the CFM module creation process in RSLogix 5000 software, you can specify the ‘Listen-Only’ Communication Format. For more information on Communication Format, see page 82.

Choosing ‘Listen-Only’ mode allows the controller and module to establish communications without the controller sending any configuration data. In this instance, another controller owns the CFM module.

 

Controllers using the Listen-Only mode continue to receive

IMPORTANT

data multicast from the CFM module as long as a

 

 

 

connection between an owner and CFM module is

 

maintained.

If the connection between all owners and the CFM module is broken, the module stops multicasting data and connections to all ‘Listening controllers’ are also broken.

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Configurable Flowmeter

Modules in a Local Chassis

CFM modules multicast their data periodically. Multicast frequency depends on the options chosen during configuration and where in the control system the module physically resides. The data consumer (an owner-controller) is responsible for knowing that the format of the new data is integers.

Requested Packet Interval (RPI)

This configurable parameter instructs the module to multicast its channel and status data to the local chassis backplane at specific time intervals.

The RPI instructs the module to multicast the current contents of its on-board memory when the RPI expires, (i.e. the module does not update its channels prior to the multicast) as shown in this figure.

On-Board Memory

Status Data

Flowmeter 0

Flowmeter 1

Ch 0

Ch 1

41361

 

You set the RPI value during the initial module

IMPORTANT

configuration and can adjust it the controller is in Program

 

 

 

mode.

 

The minimum RPI is determined by channel usage. For

 

each channel using High Resolution Frequency mode, add

 

5 ms to the minimum RPI. For each channel using

 

Totalizer Mode, add 50 ms to the minimum RPI.

For example, if one channel uses High Resolution Frequency mode and the other goes unused, the minimum RPI = 5 ms. If one channel uses High Resolution Frequency mode and the other uses Totalizer mode, the minimum RPI = 55 ms.

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Configurable Flowmeter

Modules in a Remote

Chassis

If an CFM module resides in a networked chassis, the role of the RPI changes slightly with respect to getting data to the owner.

The RPI not only defines when the module multicasts data within its own chassis (as described in the previous section), but also determines how often the owner-controller will receive it over

the network.

When an RPI value is specified for an CFM module in a remote chassis, in addition to instructing the module to multicast data within its own chassis, the RPI also “reserves” a spot in the stream of data flowing across the ControlNet network.

The timing of this “reserved” spot may or may not coincide with the exact value of the RPI, but the control system guarantees that the owner controller receives data at least as often as the specified RPI.

See Figure 2 for a better understanding of the data flow with a CFM module in a remote chassis.

Figure 2 - CFM Module in Remote Chassis with RPI Reserving a Spot in Flow of Data

Owner controller

ControlNet Bridge module

ControlNet Bridge module

CFM module

Data in remote chassis

at the RPI rates

CFM data at least as often as RPI

ControlNet

40947

 

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Chapter 3

Configurable Flowmeter Module Features

and Operational Modes

What this Chapter Contains

Understanding General

Module Features

This chapter describes the ControlLogix Configurable Flowmeter module’s features and operational modes.

Topic

Page

 

 

Understanding General Module Features

25

 

 

Electronic Keying

27

 

 

Choosing an Operational Mode

35

 

 

Operating in High Resolution Frequency Mode

36

 

 

Operating in Totalizer Mode

41

 

 

Using the Totalizer Mode Prover Function

42

 

 

Using the Totalizer Mode Filler Function

50

 

 

Configurable Output Behaviors

58

 

 

This chapter only provides a general description of each feature, whether general or operational mode-specific. For examples of how to use these features in your module’s configuration, see Configuring the Configurable Flowmeter Module 5 on page 77.

The following general module features are available with the ControlLogix CFM module.

Module Feature

Page

 

 

Removal and Insertion Under Power (RIUP)

26

 

 

Module Fault Reporting

26

 

 

Fully Software Configurable

26

 

 

Producer/Consumer Model

33

 

 

Module Status Information

34

 

 

Configurable Flowmetering Channels

34

 

 

Flowmeter Inputs

34

 

 

Gate Inputs

34

 

 

User-Defined Preset and Rollover Values

35

 

 

Current-Sourcing Outputs

35

 

 

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Removal and Insertion Under Power (RIUP)

All ControlLogix CFM modules may be inserted and removed from the chassis while power is applied. This feature allows greater availability of the overall control system because, while the module is being removed or inserted, there is no additional disruption to the rest of the controlled process.

Module Fault Reporting

ControlLogix CFM modules provide both hardware and software indication when a module fault has occurred. Each module’s LED fault indicator and RSLogix 5000 software will graphically display this fault and include a fault message describing the nature of the fault.

This feature allows you to determine how your module has been affected and what action should be taken to resume normal operation.

Fully Software Configurable

The RSLogix 5000 software uses a custom, easily understood interface to write configuration. All module features are enabled or disabled through the I/O configuration portion of the software.

You can also use the software to interrogate any module in the system to retrieve:

serial number

revision information

catalog number

vendor identification

error/fault information

diagnostic counters.

By eliminating such tasks as setting hardware switches and jumpers, the software makes module configuration easier and more reliable.

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Electronic Keying

The electronic keying feature automatically compares the expected module, as shown in the RSLogix 5000 I/O Configuration tree, to the physical module before I/O communication begins. You can use electronic keying to help prevent communication to a module that does not match the type and revision expected.

For each module in the I/O Configuration tree, the user-selected keying option determines if, and how, an electronic keying check is performed. Typically, three keying options are available:

Exact Match

Compatible Keying

Disable Keying

You must carefully consider the benefits and implications of each keying option when selecting between them. For some specific module types, fewer options are available.

Electronic keying is based on a set of attributes unique to each product

revision. When a Logix5000controller begins communicating with a module, this set of keying attributes is considered.

Table 3 - Keying Attributes

Attribute

Description

 

 

Vendor

The manufacturer of the module, for example, Rockwell

 

Automation/Allen-Bradley.

 

 

Product Type

The general type of the module, for example, communication

 

adapter, AC drive, or digital I/O.

 

 

Product Code

The specific type of module, generally represented by its catalog

 

number, for example, 1756-IB16I.

 

 

Major Revision

A number that represents the functional capabilities and data

 

exchange formats of the module. Typically, although not always, a

 

later, that is higher, Major Revision supports at least all of the data

 

formats supported by an earlier, that is lower, Major Revision of the

 

same catalog number and, possibly, additional ones.

 

 

Minor Revision

A number that indicates the module’s specific firmware revision.

 

Minor Revisions typically do not impact data compatibility but may

 

indicate performance or behavior improvement.

 

 

You can find revision information on the General tab of a module’s Properties dialog box.

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Figure 3 - General Tab

 

Changing electronic keying selections online may cause the

IMPORTANT

I/O communication connection to the module to be

 

 

 

disrupted and may result in a loss of data.

 

 

Exact Match

Exact Match keying requires all keying attributes, that is, Vendor, Product Type, Product Code (catalog number), Major Revision, and Minor Revision, of the physical module and the module created in the software to match precisely to establish communication. If any attribute does not match precisely, I/O communication is not permitted with the module or with modules connected through it, as in the case of a communication module.

Use Exact Match keying when you need the system to verify that the module revisions in use are exactly as specified in the project, such as for use in highly-regulated industries. Exact Match keying is also necessary to enable Automatic Firmware Update for the module via the Firmware Supervisor feature from a Logix5000 controller.

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EXAMPLE

In this scenario, Exact Match keying prevents I/O

communication.

 

 

The module configuration is for a 1756-IB16D module with

 

module revision 3.1. The physical module is a 1756-IB16D

 

module with module revision 3.2. In this case,

 

communication is prevented because the Minor Revision of

 

the module does not match precisely.

 

Module Configuration

 

Vendor = Allen-Bradley

 

Product Type = Digital Input

 

Module

 

Catalog Number = 1756-IB16D

 

Major Revision = 3

 

Minor Revision = 1

 

Communication is prevented.

 

Physical Module

 

Vendor = Allen-Bradley

 

Product Type = Digital Input

 

Module

 

Catalog Number = 1756-IB16D

 

Major Revision = 3

 

Minor Revision = 2

 

Changing electronic keying selections online may cause the

IMPORTAN

I/O Communication connection to the module to be

 

 

 

disrupted and may result in a loss of data.

 

Compatible Keying

Compatible Keying indicates that the module determines whether to accept or reject communication. Different module families, communication adapters, and module types implement the compatibility check differently based on the family capabilities and on prior knowledge of compatible products. Release notes for individual modules indicate the specific compatibility details.

Compatible Keying is the default setting. Compatible Keying allows the physical module to accept the key of the module configured in the software, provided that the configured module is one the physical module is capable of emulating. The exact level of emulation required is product and revision specific.

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With Compatible Keying, you can replace a module of a certain Major Revision with one of the same catalog number and the same or later, that is higher, Major Revision. In some cases, the selection makes it possible to use a replacement that is a different catalog number than the original. For example, you can replace a 1756-CNBR module with a 1756-CN2R module.

When a module is created, the module developers consider the module’s development history to implement capabilities that emulate those of the previous module. However, the developers cannot know future developments. Because of this, when a system is configured, we recommend that you configure your module using the earliest, that is, lowest, revision of the physical module that you believe will be used in the system. By doing this, you can avoid the case of a physical module rejecting the keying request because it is an earlier revision than the one configured in the software.

EXAMPLE

In this scenario, Compatible Keying prevents I/O

communication:

 

 

The module configuration is for a 1756-IB16D module with

 

module revision 3.3. The physical module is a 1756-IB16D

 

module with module revision 3.2. In this case,

 

communication is prevented because the minor revision of

 

the module is lower than expected and may not be

 

compatible with 3.3.

 

Module Configuration

 

Vendor = Allen-Bradley

 

Product Type = Digital Input

 

Module

 

Catalog Number = 1756-IB16D

 

Major Revision = 3

 

Minor Revision = 3

 

Communication is prevented.

 

Physical Module

 

Vendor = Allen-Bradley

 

Product Type = Digital Input

 

Module

 

Catalog Number = 1756-IB16D

 

Major Revision = 3

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