Rockwell Automation 1757-FFLDC4 User Manual

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User Manual

FOUNDATION Fieldbus System

Catalog Numbers 1757-FFLDC2, 1757-FFLDC4

9308-RSFB64ENE, 9308-RSFB256ENE, 9308-RSFB1024ENE, 1757-FFLD2, 1757-FFLD4,

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IMPORTANT

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In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment.

The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.

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Table of Contents

Preface

FOUNDATION Fieldbus System

RSFieldbus Software Basics

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

Chapter 1

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Fieldbus Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

EtherNet/IP and 1757-FFLD Linking Device Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ControlNet and 1757-FFLDC Linking Device Example . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

RSFieldbus Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 2

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Main Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Licensed Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Main Window Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Project Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Project Window Toolbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Fieldbus Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Fieldbus Window Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Process Cell Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Process Cell Window Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Strategy Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Function Blocks and Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Strategy Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Drawing Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Alignment Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Copy Attributes Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Communication Window (error log) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Create an RSFieldbus Software Project

Chapter 3

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Initiate a Fieldbus Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Define the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Create the Physical Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Create a New Bridge (linking device). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Create a New Fieldbus (H1) Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Set the Macrocycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Create a New Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Create a New Function Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Create the Logical Component. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Create a New Process Cell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Create a New Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Create a Function Block in Logical Component. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Create a New Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Link Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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RSFieldbus Communication

Delete and Restore Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Edit Line Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Use Tools for Function Block Characterization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Offline Characterization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Online Characterization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Customize Characterization Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Design Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Create a Device or Bridge Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Import a Template into a Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Create and Import a Strategy Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Use the HSE Network Setup Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Add Device to the FFLDC ControlNet Setup Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Chapter 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Initialize Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Assign Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Export Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Consolidate the OPC Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Download the Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Create an RSLogix 5000 Software Project

Chapter 5

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Ethernet - 1757-FFLD Linking Device Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Create a Project for the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Conventions for Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Add the Communication Module, Linking Device, Logix Blocks . . . . . 80

Add the Communication Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Add the Linking Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Add the Logix Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Configure the Linking Device and Logix Block Properties. . . . . . . . 87

Schedule the ControlNet Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Electronic Keying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Exact Match. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Compatible Keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Disabled Keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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Chapter 6

Table of Contents

Logix Block Operation in a ControlLogix System

Linking Device Function Blocks

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Ownership and Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Use RSLogix 5000 and RSNetWorx Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Direct Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Logix Block Module Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Logix Block Modules Connected through EtherNet/IP Network

(1757-FFLD linking device) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Scheduled Logix Block Modules Connected through ControlNet

Network (1757-FFLDC linking device). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Listen-only Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Chapter 7

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Parameter Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

RES - Resource Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Block Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

RESTART Parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Nonvolatile Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Alert Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

FEATURES / FEATURE_SEL Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Supported Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

BLOCK_ERR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Resource Function Block Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

LGX -Logix Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Block Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

InxFaults and InDxFaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Supported Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

BLOCK_ERR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Device Web Pages

Chapter 8

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Web Page Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Security Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Access the Web Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Navigate the Web Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Manage the Administrator Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Change the User Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Reset the User Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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Chapter 9

Diagnostic Web Pages

Advanced Diagnostics and Hidden Web Pages

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

H1 Live List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

VCR Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

VCR Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

HSE and H1 VCR Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Ethernet Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Ethernet Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Ethernet Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Diagnostic Log Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Web Server Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Linking Device Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Chapter 10

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Advanced Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Configure H1 Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

H1 Captures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

HSE Captures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Hidden Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Date and Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Reset the Linking Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Troubleshoot the Linking Device

Appendix A

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

1757-FFLD Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

1757-FFLDC Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

ControlNet Network Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Reset the Linking Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Reset Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Reset to Factory Default. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Reset through RSFieldbus Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Reset through RSLogix 5000 Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

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Appendix B

Table of Contents

Data Types and Data Structures

Fieldbus Status Codes for RSLogix 5000 Projects

Connections

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Data Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Data Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

DS-65 - Value & Status (floating point structure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

DS-66 - Value & Status (discrete structure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

DS-69 - Mode Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

DS-70 - Access Permissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

DS-72 - Discrete Alarm Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

DS-73 - Event Update Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

DS-74 - Alarm Summary Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

DS-85 - Test Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Appendix C

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Input Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Output Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Appendix D

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Counting Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Device Support

HSE Network Setup Tool

Glossary

Index

Appendix E

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Import Device Support Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Appendix F

Activate the Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Activate 1757-FFLD

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Preface

This manual explains how to use fieldbus devices in applications with the FOUNDATION Fieldbus network. It provides technical, network setup, and configuration information, as well as guidelines on function block use.

In addition, this manual offers configuration guidelines for the FOUNDATION Fieldbus network (H1) and the Rockwell Automation linking devices, catalog numbers 1757-FFLD and 1757-FFLDC. Maintenance techniques include diagnostic web pages, status indicators, and status codes for the linking devices.

Additional Resources

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

Resource Description

OUNDATION Fieldbus Linking Device Technical

Data, publication 1757-TD003 Foundation Fieldbus Linking Device Installation

Instructions, publication 1757-IN021 ControlNet Foundation Fieldbus Linking Device

Installation Instructions, publication 1757-IN022 PlantPAx Process Automation System:

FOUNDATION Fieldbus Design Considerations Reference Manual, publication RSFBUS-RM001

ControlNet Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems, publication CNET-UM001

EtherNet/IP Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems User Manual , publication ENET-UM001

Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1

Product Certifications website,

http://www.ab.com

Provides specifications for the 1757-FFLD and 1757-FFLDC linking devices.

Provides details on how to install the 1757-FFLD linking device.

Provides details on how to install the 1757-FFLDC linking device.

Provides concepts and design considerations for using your fieldbus devices in a PlantPAx control system.

Provides information on how a Logix5000 controller and field devices communicate on the ControlNet network.

Provides details on how a Logix5000 controller and field devices communicate on the Ethernet network.

Provides general guidelines for installing a Rockwell Automation industrial system.

Provides declarations of conformity, 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.

These F

OUNDATION Fieldbus documents contain information that you may find

helpful as you read this manual.

Title Number

System Engineering Guidelines AG-181 Wiring and Installation 31.25 kbit/s, Voltage Mode, Wire Medium

Application Guide

For more information, go to http://www.fieldbus.org/

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FOUNDATION Fieldbus System

Chapter

Introduction

This section explains the components of a typical FOUNDATION Fieldbus system and the integral roles that RSFieldbus configuration software and the Rockwell Automation linking devices (catalog numbers 1757-FFLD and 1757FFLDC) contribute to process control.

Through the FOUNDATION Fieldbus protocol, the 1757-FFLD and 1757-FFLDC linking devices provide connectivity for fieldbus devices to Logix controllers, such as ControlLogix and CompactLogix. The linking devices bridge RSFieldbus host to Fieldbus Foundation H1 segments for high-speed transmission of process data.

The 1757-FFLD linking device connects H1 segments to Fieldbus Foundation’s High-speed Ethernet (HSE) running over the EtherNet/IP network. The 1757-FFLDC linking device bridges from the ControlNet network to fieldbus devices on H1 segments.

Both linking devices can have either two or four H1 segments, with each segment supporting the recommended maximum 8…10 devices, and a maximum of 64 publisher and 64 subscriber VCR connections.

Fieldbus Standards

The term fieldbus refers to an all-digital, two-way communication system that connects control systems to instrumentation.

The Fieldbus Foundation organization developed the F protocol to create a fieldbus network based on the principles of the ISA and IEC standards (ISA S50.0 and IEC61158). Today, this protocol is widely accepted as the standard for pure digital communication with ‘smart’ (microprocessor-based) field devices. Devices connected by a F for sophisticated, highly-distributed process control.

OUNDATION Fieldbus technolog y has been integrated into the PlantPAx

F Process Automation System based on Rockwell Automation’s Integrated Architecture through Fieldbus Foundation linking devices (catalog numbers 1757-FFLD and 1757-FFLDC).

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OUNDATION Fieldbus

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EtherNet/IP and 1757-FFLD Linking Device Example

To set up communication between a controller and a linking device, you need a bridge module and Logix5000 Logix Blocks. Logix Blocks, which transfer signals between a ControlLogix environment and a fieldbus environment, have to be configured by using RSFieldbus software and RSLogix 5000 software.

RSLogix 5000 software sees the linking device as a remote chassis with a virtual backplane with up to 16 available slots. When a Logix Block is added, the linking device is recognized by RSLogix 5000 software as an analog module. Each configured Logix Block module takes one slot and is assigned a unique slot number in the chassis.

A communication module, such as catalog number 1756-ENBT, establishes the EtherNet/IP address to allow the 1757-FFLD linking device to communicate with the ControlLogix controller.

For topology, equipment, and wiring details, see the FOUNDATION Fieldbus Design Considerations Reference Manual, publication RSFBUS-RM001

Figure 1 shows the RSFieldbus workstation connected directly over the EtherNet/IP network to the ControlLogix chassis.

Figure 1 - EtherNet/IP and 1757-FFLD Linking Device Example

Item Description Item Description

1 ControlLogix controller with 1756-ENBT module 5 Power conditioner 2 Host computer and OPC server 6 1757-FFLD linking device 3 Stratix 8000 switch 7 Field devices 4 24V DC power supply T Network terminator

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ControlNet and 1757-FFLDC Linking Device Example

The ControlNet network combines the functionality of an I/O network and a peer-to-peer network, providing high-speed performance for both functions. Devices can be scheduled for deterministic transfers of important data in addition to unscheduled time intervals for non-critical information.

The 1757-FFLDC linking device has the option of being programmed for scheduled, repeatable data transmissions on the Connection tab of the Module Properties dialog box in RSLogix 5000 software. You must also run RSNetWorx software to schedule the Logix Block to the network connection.

Figure 2 shows the RSFieldbus workstation bridged from Ethernet to the ControlNet network via the ControlLogix chassis.

Figure 2 - ControlNet, Ethernet, and 1757-FFLDC Linking Device Example

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2 Host computer and OPC server 6 1757-FFLDC linking device 3 Stratix 8000 switch (optional) 7 Field devices 4 24V DC power supply T Network terminator

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RSFieldbus Software Features

RSFieldbus software, which is installed on the host workstation, is a configuration tool for creating links, loops, and schedules.

The list of RSFieldbus software features includes the following:

• Configure a fieldbus network with devices.

• Create and edit function block control strategies.

• Integrate fieldbus data into ControlLogix software via the Logix Block.

• Download a configuration.

• Online monitoring and editing of fieldbus parameters.

• Online monitoring of control strategy links.

• Make fieldbus data available via an OPC server.

See Chapter 3 on page 27

for software procedures.

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Toolbar

Menu Bar

Chapter

Introduction

Main Window

This section describes the windows in RSFieldbus software and some of the tool features found in these windows.

If you want to start using RSFieldbus software immediately, go to Chapter 3

The table lists the software topics described in this section.

Topic Page

Main Window 15 Project Window 17 Fieldbus Window 18 Process Cell Window 19 Strategy Window 20 Communication Window (error log) 25

The menu bar contains actions specific to the selected window. These windows open depending on which actions you have completed.

The Main window contains the main menu bar, a toolbar, and the windows described in the following sections.

Figure 3 - RSFieldbus Main Window

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To open the Main window, you must start RSFieldbus software.

See page 28

for procedures.

Licensed Blocks

From the Help menu, choose About to determine how many blocks you have licensed.

The licensed block information appears below the Rockwell Software copyright.

When choosing an RSFieldbus license, keep in mind that a typical device requires a minimum of three blocks (Resource, Transducer, and process control) with an average of five blocks used. For example, a 64-block RSFieldbus license will support approximately 21 devices. Any device that requires more than three blocks will reduce the number of supported devices.

The Main window contains a counter in the lower-right corner that lets you see how many blocks you have in use.

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Main Window Toolbar

IMPORTANT

Toolbars can be moved anywhere on the screen by dragging and dropping them to the desired location.

Toolbar Icon Description

Opens a new project or template. You must close all open projects or templates before you can open another.

Opens an existing project or template. You must close all open projects or templates before you can open another.

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Project Window

The Project window displays the project configuration, including the process cell area (logical component), the Fieldbus network, individual fieldbuses, and bridges. Right-clicking each item in this window opens a corresponding menu.

Figure 4 - Project Window

To open the Project window, you must open a new or existing project.

See page 31

for more information.

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Project Window Toolbar

Toolbar Icon Description

Opens a new template. You must close any open templates before you can open another.

Opens an existing template.

Saves the currently selected window.

Saves all open windows except template windows.

Prints the selected window.

Displays the print preview of the project.

Toggles the operation mode between online and offline.

Fieldbus Window

Opens the Communication window (Error Log).

Shows/hides detailed information about block types, block parameters, device types and fieldbus macrocycles.

The Fieldbus window shows an individual fieldbus and all attached bridges, devices, and blocks. This window serves as your H1 window, where you can schedule blocks, links, and communication. Right-clicking each item in this window opens a corresponding menu.

To open a Fieldbus window you must add a fieldbus (H1) and expand it.

See page 40

for more information.

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Fieldbus Window Toolbar

The Fieldbus window toolbar contains the same buttons as the Project toolbar. For descriptions of these buttons, see page 18

Process Cell Window

The Process Cell window shows an individual process cell and all attached control modules and blocks. Right-clicking each item in this window opens a corresponding menu.

To open a Process Cell window, you must add a process cell to the area and expand it.

See page 43

for procedures.

Process Cell Window Toolbar

The Process Cell window toolbar contains the same buttons as the Project toolbar. For descriptions of these buttons, see page 19

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Strategy Window

The Strategy window shows a graphic representation of the blocks, parameters, and links in a control strategy.

To open the Strategy window, you must first create a control module.

See page 48

for more information.

Function Blocks and Parameters

Functions that can be performed by a device are represented as function blocks. The set of function blocks available is dependent on the types of devices on your fieldbus network. Function blocks contain algorithms and algorithm-controlling parameters.

The standard blocks for fieldbus devices include the following:

• Analog Input (AI) • Discrete Output (DO)

• Analog Output (AO) • Proportional Derivative (PD)

• Discrete Input (DI) • Proportional Integral Derivative (PID)

You can change or set the action of a block by changing the settings of its parameters. A block parameter that is written to the bus is referred to as an output parameter. A block parameter that is receiving data is referred to as an input parameter.

Blocks are linked, or connected, inside the devices. These links let you send data from one block to the other block. Links connect blocks within the same device and blocks that are in different devices.

For more information on function blocks, see Chapter 2 in the FOUNDATION Fieldbus Design Considerations Reference Manual, publication RSFBUS-RM001

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Strategy Toolbar

IMPORTANT

To view or hide any of the toolbars while the Strategy window is selected, choose Tool Boxes on the Tools menu and select the toolbar you want to view or hide.

Toolbar Icon Description

Selects items. To select more than one item, press Shift.

Used to modify block tags, links, link drawings and link connections.

Used to add blocks.

Creates links between blocks.

Imports templates into the strategy.

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Exports selected items in the strategy to a template file.

Used for online monitoring.

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Drawing Toolbar

Toolbar Icon Description

Used to selects items. To select more than one item, press Shift.

Used to modify drawn objects.

Used to draw rectangles. To draw a square, press Shift.

Used to draw rounded rectangles. To draw a rounded square, press Shift.

Used to draw ellipses. To draw a circle, press Shift.

Used to draw arcs. To draw an arc whose height is equal to its width, press Shift.

Used to draw sections of a pie. To draw a section whose height is equal to its width, press Shift. To expand the section beyond 90°, click Modify.

Used to draw a chord. To draw a section whose height is equal to its width, press Shift. To draw a chord that is rounded on the top, click and drag to the right. To draw a chord that is rounded on the bottom, click and drag to the left. To expand the chord, click Modify.

Used to draw sections of a ring. To draw a section whose height is equal to its width, press Shift. To expand the section beyond 90°, click Modify.

Used to draw a line. Press Shift to draw lines at 45° and 135°. Press Control to draw lines at 0° and 90°.

Used to draw a pipe. Press Shift to draw pipes at 45° and 135°. Press Control to draw pipes at 0° and 90°.

Used to draw a polyline. Left-click to begin the line and change its direction, right-click to end the line. Press Shift to draw lines at 45° and 135°. Press Control to draw lines at 0° and 90°.

Used to draw a polygon. Left-click to begin the shape and change its direction, right-click to end the shape. Press Shift to draw lines at 45° and 135°. Press Control to draw lines at 0° and 90°.

Used to add text to the drawing.

Lets you add a .bmp file to the drawing.

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Alignment Toolbar

Do these steps to use the alignment buttons to align objects.

1. Select the object or objects you want to align.

2. Click one of the alignment buttons.

3. Click the anchor object (object to which you want to align the other

objects).

Toolbar Icon Description

Aligns the left side of the objects to the left side of the anchor.

Vertically aligns the center of the objects to the center of the anchor.

Aligns the right side of the objects to the right side of the anchor.

Aligns the top of the objects to the top of the anchor.

Horizontally aligns the center of the objects to the center of the anchor.

Aligns the bottom of the objects to the bottom of the anchor.

Places the center of the objects over the center of the anchor.

Adjusts the horizontal spacing evenly among the selected objects.

Adjusts the vertically spacing evenly among the selected objects.

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Ordering Toolbar

Toolbar Icon Description

Moves the selected object to the front.

Moves the selected object to the back.

Moves the selected object up one layer.

Moves the selected object down one layer.

Switches two objects in the order. Select the two objects that you want to switch, then click the icon.

Moves the selected object in front of another. Select the object you want to move, click the InFrontOf icon, then select the object in front of which you want it placed.

Moves the selected object behind of another. Select the object you want to move, click the Behind icon, then select the object behind which you want it placed.

Copy Attributes Toolbar

Do these steps to use use the copy attributes buttons.

1. Select the object or objects you want to change.

2. Click one of the copy attributes buttons.

3. Click the anchor object (object whose attributes you want to copy).

Toolbar Icon Description

Copies the anchor’s width.

Copies the anchor’s height.

Copies the anchor’s dimensions (width and height).

Copies the anchor’s line and fill colors.

Copies the anchor’s font and font color.

Copies the anchor’s text attributes (font, size and color).

Sets the selected object’s attributes as default (line and fill color, text font and size).

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Communication Window (error log)

The Communication window shows all errors in the current project.

Do these steps.

1. Click the Error Log icon

2. To delete individual entries, right-click the date and time of the desired

entry and choose Delete.

3. To delete all entries, right-click anywhere in the log and choose Clear Log.

to open the Communication window.

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Chapter

IMPORTANT

Create an RSFieldbus Software Project

Introduction

This section describes procedures for creating a fieldbus project by using the RSFieldbus configuration software.

Projects contain both a physical and logical component. The physical component contains the project hardware and the logical component contains the function blocks and algorithms that are used to control the project. Projects can be started from either component.

You must have RSFieldbus software installed on the computer that will be used as the host server.

In addition, you need all the device description (DD) and capabilities files to configure your fieldbus devices. There is a DD file for each device type provided by the manufacturer. The capabilities file, which has a .cff extension, is located within the DD files.

The table lists the main topics described in this section.

Topic Page

Initiate a Fieldbus Project 28 Create the Physical Component 31 Create the Logical Component 43 Create a New Strategy 48 Use Tools for Function Block Characterization 55 Design Templates 59 Use the HSE Network Setup Tool 63 Add Device to the FFLDC ControlNet Setup Tool 63

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Figure 5 shows an example of a typical fieldbus system. The HSE protocol is

established during the initial download of the RSFieldbus software. Data is transferred and stored to the workstation through the Ethernet or ControlNet networks depending on your application requirements and the selected linking device.

The 1757-FFLD linking device connects field devices on H1 segments to Logix controllers by using an Ethernet transmission. The 1757-FFLDC bridges data flow between H1 segments on the ControlNet network.

Figure 5 - Fieldbus System Example

Item Description Item Description

1 RSFieldbus workstation 4 Power conditioner 2 24V DC power supply 5 Field devices 3 Linking device - 1757-FFLD or 1757-FFLDC T Network terminator

You must have at least one power conditioner per power supply on the H1 line, and two terminators; one each at opposite ends of the bus, as shown in Figure 9.

Refer to the FOUNDATION Fieldbus Design Considerations Reference Manual, publication RSFBUS-RM001

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Do these steps to initiate an RSFieldbus project.

1. To start the RSFieldbus software program, choose Start>Programs>Rockwell Software>RSFieldbus>RSFieldbus.

The RSFieldbus Main window appears.

There is a choice for a demo license that lets you create a limited number of function blocks. In the non-demo mode, you must activate a license.

To check how many blocks are licensed on your system, choose About on the Help menu.

When choosing an RSFieldbus license, keep in mind that a typical device requires a minimum of three blocks (Resource, Transducer, and process control), with an average of five blocks used. For example, a 64-block RSFieldbus license will support approximately 21 devices. Any device that requires more than three blocks will reduce the number of supported devices.

2. Click the New icon and choose Project.

To open an existing project, see page 31 for procedures.

The Setup New Project Workspace dialog box appears.

3. Type a project name for the File name.

Our example shows PID. The ‘.ffp’ extension for saved projects denotes FOUNDATION Fieldbus project.

4. Click Save.

The Project Window appears.

See an example on page 30

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Define the Server

When a new project is created, your computer is defined as the HSE host and the bridge from the RSFieldbus software to your HSE fieldbus devices. The HSE host also has been designated as the Link Master.

Do these optional steps to make sure the server path is correct to store the field device data. Otherwise, proceed to Create a New Bridge (linking device) on

page 31.

1. In the Setup New Project Workspace dialog box, double-click the file name with the .ffp extension.

In our example, it would be PID.ffp.

You cannot have two computers running RSFieldbus software with the HSE host defined locally and connected on the same network.

The Project window appears.

• Area 1 contains the process cell that contains the function block logic. This is where the logical component of the project is created.

• Fieldbus Networks is where the physical bridges and devices are found. This is where the physical component of the project is created.

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2. In the Project window, right-click Fieldbus Networks and choose Communication Settings.

The Communication Settings dialog box appears.

Create the Physical Component

3. Verify the settings are the same as the dialog box shows, and click OK.

Do these steps to add bridges and devices to your project.

Create a New Bridge (linking device)

This section defines the linking device as the bridge from HSE to your H1 field devices. You can add a bridge in either the Project window or the HSE window, this example shows the former.

1. To open an existing project, choose Open from the ProjectFile menu.

You also can click the Open icon .

2. In the Open dialog box, select your project by double-clicking it.

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The Project window appears.

3. Right-click HSE Network 1 and choose New>Bridge.

The New Bridge dialog box appears.

4. Select the settings for the linking device you are using in the application.

Be sure that the Device Rev and DD Rev match the revision of linking device and revision of firmware that you are using.

5. Type a tag name for the bridge in the Device Tag box.

If you do not enter a tag the default tag is Bridge_#.

You must give each device a tag name to differentiate between devices on the same H1 segment. Tags cannot include a ‘.’ (period). If a separator is necessary, we suggest using an ‘_’ (underscore). Spaces are allowed, but not recommended.

Observe that the ‘Follow the Latest DD and CF Revisions’ box is checked. You need the device support files to configure a device. A device description (DD) file contains parameters for each device type. A capabilities file (CF) contains the resources available for creating function block applications.

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6. Click OK.

The linking device is added to the HSE Host.

7. Click the Advanced Options tab.

Use the default of ‘Creation based on Default Template.’ Clear the box to make your own selections.

8. Click OK.

The linking device is added to the HSE Host.

Create a New Fieldbus (H1) Link

Do these steps to associate the fieldbus with the H1 segment.

1. In the Project window, right-click the linking device and choose New Fieldbus.

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The New Fieldbus dialog box appears.

2. Enter a tag name for the H1.

If you do not enter a tag, the default tag is Fieldbus #.

The 1757-FFLD linking device has two or four H1 ports depending on your system requirements. We recommend that you name each tag according to its port number. For example, H1-1 indicates that this is Upstream Port 1.

3. Select the Upstream Port (H1 port) on the linking device to which the H1 segment is connected.

4. Click OK.

The Fieldbus (H1) is added to the Project.

Set the Macrocycle

RSFieldbus software automatically calculates the macrocyle time for a fieldbus device to send and receive data. In many cases, you will have to increase the macrocycle time to provide more time for background traffic, such as downloading, monitoring, assigning tags, and other commissioning tasks.

If the macrocycle time is too short, you will receive a failure when you attempt to download and you may not be able to add devices to the network.

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To facilitate commissioning activities, the macrocycle can be set to 1000… 2000 ms. After all the devices are commissioned and operating and the strategy is downloaded, the macrocycle can be reduced.

If more unscheduled time is needed, increase the macrocycle. The unused scheduled time will be used for the unscheduled activities.

1. In the Project window, double-click H1-1 (or whatever you named the tag for the H1 link).

The Fieldbus window appears.

2. Right-click H1-1 and choose Attributes.

The Fieldbus attributes dialog box appears.

3. Type a macrocycle time (in milliseconds) and click OK.

The new macrocycle time will not take effect until the H1 segment is downloaded.

To set a stale count, see page 46

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Create a New Device

Do these steps to add devices to the H1 network.

1. In the Fieldbus (H1) window, right-click the H1 icon and choose New>Device.

The New Device dialog box appears.

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2. Configure the device by entering information in the New Device dialog box.

Field Description

Manufacturer Choose a manufacturer from the

Device Type Choose a device type from the

Device Rev Choose the device revision.

Capability Lev Defaults to the capability of the instrument. Device Tag Type a Device Tag. If you do not enter a tag,

pull-down menu.

IMPORTANT: The DD and CF values default to the latest revisions in the device support files if the ‘Follow the Latest DD and CF Revisions’ box is checked.

If the DD and CF revisions do not match your device firmware, clear the box and choose the correct revisions.

the default tag is Device_#.

If the correct revisions are not listed, the correct DDs need to be imported. Refer to Device Support in the appendix.

If you do not match the correct revisions with your device firmware, you receive a warning on download. Incorrect DD files will cause download failures, which results in the project configuration not functioning for that device.

3. Repeat steps 1

and 2 for additional devices.

4. Click the Advanced Options tab.

Use the default of ‘Creation based on Default Template’.

5. Click OK.

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Devices are added to the H1 and a set of function blocks are added as well. This set includes a Transducer and Resource block, and may include others depending on the device.

Change Device Class to Link Master

This procedure enables you to configure the device class of all the devices in the project at the same time. You must be online for this task.

ATTENTION: During this procedure, control of the associated devices and anything linked to them will be lost.

Do these steps to configure the device class to a Backup LAS.

We recommend that you open the Live List to verify the current device class of the devices on the network.

If a device is added to the project that is already configured as a Link Master, you must complete this procedure to keep that configuration. If you do not add the device to the Backup LAS list it will be returned to Basic when you complete the device configuration for other devices. Also, if you do not complete this procedure for preconfigured Link Masters, there will be a mismatch error during download and the project will not be downloaded.

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1. Right-click the H1 icon and choose Configure Device Class.

The Device Class dialog box appears.

2. Select the device that you want to change to a Backup LAS and click the

right arrow .

3. Repeat for any other devices that you want to change to a Backup LAS.

4. Click Apply.

Change Device Class to Basic

ATTENTION: During this procedure, control of the associated devices and anything linked to them will be lost.

Do these steps to change the device class of a device from Backup LAS to Basic.

1. Right-click the H1 icon and choose Configure Device Class.

The Device Class dialog box appears.

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2. Select the device that you want to change to a Basic and click the left arrow

3. Repeat for any other devices that you want to change to a Basic.

4. Click Apply.

Edit Attributes

To change or delete an ID or tag for an H1, device, or bridge, do these steps.

1. To edit a tag, double-click the corresponding icon in the H1 window.

An Attributes dialog box appears.

2. Make the necessary changes, and then click OK.

3. To delete a tag, right-click the corresponding icon and choose

Delete Device.

Create a New Function Block

This section explains how to add function blocks to a device in the physical component.

See page 47

1. In the Fieldbus (H1) window, expand the device by clicking .

2. Right-click the FB VFD icon and choose New Block.

if you are adding a function block in the logical component.

The New Block dialog box appears.

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3. From the Block Type pull-down menu, choose a block type tag.

ATTENTION: Be sure the tags used in your RSFieldbus projects on the same HSE Server are unique or your project may not function properly.

Tags cannot include a ’.’ (period). If a separator is needed, use an ’_’ (underscore). Spaces are allowed, but not recommended.

If you do not enter a tag, a tag is generated according to the settings in the Preference dialog box (Block tab) on the ProjectFile menu.

4. Type a name for the block tag.

5. Click OK.

The block is added to the device.

6. If you need to edit the block tag, right-click the block icon and choose Attributes.

Attach Block to a Device

Function blocks that have been added to the logical component can be attached to a device in the physical component.

1. In the Fieldbus (H1) window, right-click the FB VFD icon in the device to which the block is being attached, and choose Attach Block.

The Attach Block dialog box appears.

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2. Choose the desired block and click OK.

The block is added to the physical component.

Detach a Block from a Device

Do these steps to remove a function block from a device.

1. In the Fieldbus (H1) window, right-click the desired block and choose Detach Block.

2. Click Yes at the warning message.

The function block is removed from the device.

If the block is attached to a control module, it remains attached to the control module after being detached from a device. The block can be attached to a different device.

Tag Search

Do these steps to search and locate a tag in your configuration.

1. From the Search menu, choose Find.

The Find Tags dialog box appears.

Use the Device tab to search for a device or bridge tag or use the Block tab to search for a block.

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2. Enter the tag in the Tag to Find box.

You also can click the tag in the Tags list.

The location of the tag appears in the Fieldbus Networks Location section.

3. Click OK.

The tag is highlighted in your configuration.

Create the Logical Component

This section describes how to create a logical component to your fieldbus application.

Create a New Process Cell

Do these steps to create a process cell to administer function block logic.

1. In the Project window, right-click the Area 1 icon and choose New Process Cell.

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The Process Cell dialog box appears.

2. Typ e a ta g nam e.

Our example is Process Cell 1.

3. Click OK.

The Process Cell is added to the project.

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Create a New Control Module

Do these steps to add a control module to your project.

1. Right-click the Process Cell icon and choose Expand.

The Process Cell window appears.

2. Right-click the Process Cell icon and choose New Control Module.

The Control Module dialog box appears.

3. Typ e a ta g nam e.

Our example is Control Module 1.

4. Click OK.

The new (Pressure) Control Module is added to the Project.

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Set the Stale Count

Stale count is the number of macrocycles that elapse before a signal is sent to indicate there has been no update of the link data.

Table 1 - Stale Count Examples

Macrocyle Stale Count Delay Before a Link Failure is Indicated via the Input

200 ms 10 2 s 1000 ms 10

(1) A more appropriate stale count for this example may be 3 or 4 seconds depending on the

application requirements.

(1)

Fault Bit or Quality/Status Data

10 s

Do these steps to change the stale count.

1. In the Process Cell window, right-click the control module icon and choose Attributes.

The Control Module dialog box appears.

2. Enter a stale count value and click OK.

The Control Module is added to your configuration.

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Create a Function Block in Logical Component

Follow the same procedures as documented on page 40, except make sure you add the blocks in the Process Cell window.

An attached function block in the Process Cell will have a question mark until the block is attached to a device.

Do these steps to attach a function block to a control module.

1. In the Process Cell window, right-click the control module to which the block is being attached and choose Attach Block.

The Attach Block dialog box appears.

2. Select the desired block and click OK.

The block is added to the logical component.

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Create a New Strategy

This section explains how to create and maintain a control strategy. Each control module has its own Strategy window. You can make change to a strategy in the H1 and Process Cell windows.

Do these steps to initiate a control strategy.

1. In the Process Cell window, right-click the control module icon and choose Strategy.

The Strategy window appears.

The Strategy window is similar to graph paper to help you align the blocks that are connected.

To initially set the default shape for your new strategy blocks (rectangle, rounded rectangle, ellipse), see the Strategy tab on the Preferences dialog box under the ProjectFile menu. Once blocks are added to the strategy, you cannot change them to a different shape.

There are three ways to add blocks to the Strategy window:

• Drag blocks to the Strategy window from the Process Cell window or

the Fieldbus (H1) window.

• Create new blocks in the Strategy window.

• Import a template.

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Drag Blocks to a Strategy Window

You can drag blocks to the Strategy window after they have been added to the control module or the Fieldbus (H1) window.

Do these steps to drag-and-drop blocks into a Strategy window.

1. In the Process Cell window, click a block and drag the icon into the Strategy window.

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2. Repeat step 1

If you drop the block too close to another block, the selected block will not be drawn.

and step 2 for all the blocks you want to link for the strategy.

3. Once all the blocks are in the Strategy window, drag-and-drop blocks within the window to organize your strategy.

Create New Blocks in a Strategy Window

This option lets you create new blocks that do not already exist in the control module.

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1. With the Strategy window selected, click the template icon .

2. Click in the Strategy window area.

From the Tools menu, choose Tool Boxes>Strategy to open the Strategy toolbar. Strategy should be checked. If not, check it.

e page 21

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The New Block dialog box appears.

The Device Rev, DD Rev and CF Rev values in this dialog box default to the latest version in the device support files. If the values do not match your firmware, change them or otherwise you will receive a warning on download.

3. Enter a tag name for the block and click OK.

The new block appears in the Strategy window.

4. To remove an incorrect block, right-click the block and choose Delete.

Import a Template

See page 61 for procedures.

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Link Blocks

You can link function blocks only in the Strategy window. Do these steps.

1. In the Strategy window, click the Link icon .

2. Click the first block.

The Output Parameter Selection dialog box appears.

You can mouse over the pins to read their descriptions at the bottom of the dialog box.

3. Select a parameter, such as the OUT pin (as shown in the example).

The pin fills to show that it is selected.

4. Click OK.

A blue line is added to the block to represent the incomplete link.

5. Click the second block.

6. Select a parameter and click OK.

Press Shift to draw lines at 45° and 135°. Press Control to draw lines at 0° and 90°.

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A link is drawn from the first block to the second block.

Fast Link

Do these steps to create links without opening the Parameter Selection window.

1. Click the Link icon .

2. Right-click the first block and choose the desired parameter.

3. Right-click the second block and choose the desired parameter.

The link is drawn.

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Edit Link Attributes

This section describes how to change the attributes of links.

1. To change a link attribute, right-click selected links .

2. Use the block pop-up menu to make modifications as described in Ta b l e 2

Table 2 - Link Attributes

Menu Item Sub-menu item Action

Delete N/A Removes the link Labels Show Link Label Displays the link label

Show Output Parameter Displays the output parameter Show Input Parameter Displays the input parameter

Reference Point Ref. on Current Point Selected handle

Ref. on Previous Point Selected handle

the previous handle

Ref. on Next Point Selected handle

the next handle

Properties N/A Changes position, size, line, fill and text attributes

(1)

is the reference point

(1)

is placed based on the position of

(1)

is placed based on the position of

(1) See handle examples on page 54.

Delete and Restore Links

Do these steps to delete and restore function block links.

1. To delete a link, use the Select tool and click the link in the Strategy window.

2. Right-click the link and choose Delete.

A pop-up dialog box appears with a message.

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Handles

Final Position

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3. Do one of the following:

– To re m o ve th e l in k f ro m t he entire project, click Yes.

This action will also remove the block from the Process Cell window.

– To remove the link from the strategy only, click No.

This action hides the link. You can restore it, if necessary.

– To halt the deletion, click Cancel.

4. To restore links that have been deleted, right-click the block to which the link was attached and choose Show Hidden Links.

Edit Line Links

Do these steps to change the way a link line is drawn.

1. Select the link.

2. Click the Modify icon .

3. Click a handle, or create a new one by clicking anywhere on the line, and

dragging it to the desired location.

Press Shift to draw lines at 45° and 135°. Press Control to draw lines at 0° and 90°.

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Use Tools for Function Block Characterization

You have tools that provide access to the value and status of a block parameter as well as let you make configurations both offline and online. You must save the configuration upon closing, especially when online. If you ignore the prompt warning to save, and do not save the changes, the configuration file will not have the same values as the changes made in the device.

Table 3 - Function Block Characterization Toolbar

Toolbar Icon Description

Displays input parameters. An input parameter obtains its value from a source external to the block.

Displays output parameters. An output parameter may be linked to an Input Parameter of another block.

Displays contained parameters. A contained parameter is a parameter whose value is configured, calculated, or set by an operator or higher level device.

Displays dynamic parameters. Dynamic parameters values are calculated by the block algorithm and therefore do not need to be restored after a power failure.

Displays diagnostic parameters.

Displays service parameters.

Displays operating parameters.

Displays alarm parameters. Alarms and events (alerts) represent state changes within block applications.

Displays tune parameters.

Displays the local parameters.

If this icon is pressed, you must click End Edit to complete an edit in this dialog box. If it is not pressed, you can click another line in the dialog box to complete the edit.

Displays the Relative Index column.

Displays the Handling column, which shows read/write permission.

Displays the parameters for the block filter by the user customization.

Use this icon only in the online dialog box to save changes made in online mode.

Toggles the Value display between a symbol and a numeric value.

Displays help information from the DD at the bottom of the Characterization dialog box.

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Offline Characterization

This section explains how to configure function block parameters offline.

Do these steps.

1. In the Fieldbus (H1) window, right-click the desired block and choose Off Line Characterization.

The Off Line Characterization dialog box appears.

2. Click to view all parameters.

3. Select a desired parameter and click Edit at the bottom of the dialog box.

4. Enter a value and click End Edit.

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5. Repeat step 3and step 4 for all desired parameters.

6. Click Close.

The edited parameters are added to the block.

Online Characterization

Once your project is online, you can edit the device parameters. Changes are saved to the device, but you must save the project upon closing for the configuration file to contain the same modifications.

1. In the Fieldbus (H1) window, right-click the desired block and choose On Line Characterization.

The On Line Characterization dialog box appears.

2. Click to view all parameters.

3. Select a desired parameter and click Edit at the bottom of the dialog box.

4. Enter a value and click End Edit.

5. Repeat step 3

6. Click Close.

The edited parameters are added to the block.

and step 4 for all desired parameters.

Delete a Parameter

To delete a parameter once it has been configured in the Characterization dialog box, right-click the corresponding icon in the Fieldbus (H1) or Process Cell window and choose Delete Parameter.

Customize Characterization Parameters

This option lets you customize specific function blocks with parameters listed in the Characterization dialog box. Do these steps.

1. In the Fieldbus (H1) pr Process Cell window, right-click the desired block and choose Customize Characterization.

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The Customization dialog box appears.

2. Do one of the following to move available parameters to selected parameters and vice versa:

Procedures are the same for the three tabs—Default, Type, Tag.

– Select an ‘Available’ parameter and click the right arrow to

move the parameter to the ‘Selected’ parameter box.

– Select a ‘Selected’ parameter and click the left arrow to move

the parameter to the ‘Available’ parameter box.

3. Click Apply.

4. Click OK.

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Design Templates

Templates save time and provide consistency to your projects. This section describes how to create a base template and how to import and export the template into projects.

Create a Device or Bridge Template

Do these steps to create a device or bridge template. This base template can be used for the same block type for other projects.

1. From the RSFieldbus main menu, click New and choose Bridge Template.

You also can choose Device Template from the New pull-down menu. For our example, we will create a bridge template. Procedures are the same for creating a device template.

The New Bridge Template dialog box appears.

2. Choose the Manufacturer, Device Type, and Device Rev.

3. Enter a device tag name.

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4. Click the Advanced Options tab.

5. Make desired selections and click OK.

6. From the RSFieldbus main menu, choose Save As on the ProjectFile menu.

The Save As dialog box appears.

7. Choose a folder in which to save the template.

We recommend that you save all templates in the RSFieldbus software templates folder. Choose Program Files> Rockwell Software> RSFieldbus> Fieldbus Manager>Templates.

8. Enter a name for the template and click OK.

9. To save this base as the default template, from the ProjectFile menu, choose

Save as Default Template.

This template will be used as the base of each device or bridge of that type that you add to your projects.

Edit the Default Template

Do these steps to modify the default base template.

1. From the ProjectFile menu, choose Open Default Template.

The Open Default Template dialog box appears.

2. Choose the Manufacturer, Device Type, and Device Rev.

3. Click OK.

4. Make changes to the template.

5. From the ProjectFile menu, choose Save as Default Template.

6. Close the template.

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Import a Template into a Project

Do these steps to use a template to create a bridge or device for a project.

1. Right-click the HSE Network icon and choose New>Bridge from Template.

The Open dialog box appears.

2. Browse to the location of your templates.

3. Select the desired template and click Open.

A message dialog box appears to confirm the importing of the template.

4. Click OK.

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Th e Ta g Tab le ap pea rs .

5. Right-click a tag in the New Tag column to rename the tag name.

Make sure your tag names are different in your RSFieldbus projects on the same HSE server or your project may not function properly.

6. Click OK.

The bridge or device is added to your project.

Create and Import a Strategy Template

Do these steps to create a template that you can use to import and export a strategy into projects.

1. From the RSFieldbus main menu, click New and choose Strategy Template.

The Template dialog box appears.

2. Refer to Create a New Strategy on page 48 a strategy.

for initiating and saving

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3. Open a Strategy window and from the Tools menu, choose Strategy, Import Strategy Template.

The Open dialog box appears.

4. Browse to the location of your templates.

5. Select the desired template and click Open.

The template and the Importing Template window appear.

Use the HSE Network Setup Tool

Add Device to the FFLDC ControlNet Setup Tool

See Appendix F for details on how to use the HSE Network Setup Tool to activate multiple network cards or an inactive1757-FFLD linking device.

Do these steps to define the CIP path of the 1757-FFLDC linking device to the IDShell HSE.ini file so the RSFieldbus software can communicate with various linking devices connected through the ControlNet network.

6. Click OK.

The template is added to the strategy.

7. Attach the added blocks to their respective devices.

8. Save your work.

• RSLinx Classic software must be installed to use the FFLDC

ControlNet Setup Tool.

• The linking device’s EDS file must be installed to use the

FFLDC ControlNet Setup Tool.

1. Configure the proper RSLinx Classic drivers to navigate to the ControlNet network where your 1757-FFLDC linking device resides.

2. Choose Start>Programs>Rockwell Software>RSFieldbus> FFLDC ControlNet Setup.

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The Open dialog box appears to the default installation folder.

If RSFieldbus software was not installed to the default folder, you must browse to the folder where it was installed.

3. Double-click the IDShell HSE.ini file.

The FFLDC ControlNet Setup Tool appears.

4. Browse the network and select the 1757-FFLDC linking device that you plan to use in your RSFieldbus projects.

5. Click the Add Item icon .

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The FFLDC path is added to the lower window.

6. Complete step 4

and step 5 with all other 1757-FFLDC linking devices

you plan to use in RSFieldbus projects.

7. Click the Save to INI file icon .

The CIP path is saved to the IDShell HSE.ini file.

8. Close the FFLDC ControlNet Setup tool.

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WD0G

BATT

MODE

H1-1 H1-2 H1-3

H1-4

FOUNDATION Fieldbus

Linking Device

H-1

Ethernet network to Logix controller and RSFieldbus workstation.

1757-FFLD

Power Supply

Power Conditioner

Field Devices

45584

H-1

Chapter

Introduction

This section describes how to set up an RSFieldbus project to communicate with field devices. A project must be created and a bridge module (linking device) must be in the configuration.

The linking device, such as the 1757-FFLD shown in Figure 6, provides connectivity for fieldbus devices to Logix controllers via H1 networks.

Figure 6 - Linking Device Connectivity Example

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Initialize Communication

Do these steps to start the communication process with field devices.

1. From the Window menu, choose Tile to make all windows visible at the same time.

2. Click the RSFieldbus online icon .

The Initialize Communication animation begins.

During this time, all devices are located on the network.

This window may appear for up to 20 seconds while RSFieldbus software is waiting for the HSE Server to respond.

A red ‘x’ appears next to the H1, linking device, and device icons. This indicates that they need to be associated with the actual hardware.

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There is an order of precedence in associating devices. The bridges on the HSE network need to be associated prior to the devices on the H1 network, because the linking device is the link between the H1 and the host computer.

3. Right-click the linking device and choose Attributes.

The Bridge dialog box appears.

4. From the Device Id pull-down menu, choose the corresponding device ID.

5. Click OK.

Note that the red ‘x’ in the HSE window has disappeared once the association is made. This indicates that communication with the linking device is established.

The next step requires opening the Live List to verify that you are connected to the proper devices.

6. Right-click H1-1 network and choose Live List.

The H1-1 Live List appears and shows all of the devices connected through your linking device.

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The table describes the symbols used in the Live List.

Symbol Description

Basic device

Bridge

Link master

Link active scheduler

Devices that are ghosted (dimmed) in the H1-1 Live List have not yet established a connection to RSFieldbus through the HSE Server and linking device. Prior to continuation, the device must not be in a ghosted state in the live list.

Associate Devices

If this is the first time you have initialized communication, you must assign the Device Ids.

1. In the Project window, right-click the device and choose Attributes.

2. Choose the corresponding Device Id from the pull-down menu.

3. Click OK.

4. Complete steps 1

…3 for each device.

Note that the red ‘x’ next to each device in the HSE window has disappeared once the association is made. This indicates that communication with the linking device is established.

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Assign Tags

This section describes how to assign unique tags to each device to differentiate between similar devices on the network.

ATTENTION: During this procedure, control of the associated devices and anything linked to them will be lost.

If this procedure is not done, the device tag in the project and the online device tag will not match and the project cannot be downloaded.

1. In the H1 window, right-click the linking device and choose Attributes.

The Bridge dialog box appears.

You must give each tag its own unique name so a tag cannot be duplicated in the same project.

2. Type a device tag name.

ATTENTION: Be sure the tags used in your RSFieldbus projects on the same HSE Server are unique or your project may not function properly.

Tags cannot include a ’.’ (period). If a separator is needed, use an ’_’ (underscore). Spaces are allowed, but not recommended.

3. Click OK.

4. Right-click the linking device icon and choose Assign Tags.

5. Click OK when you are asked if you want to assign a new tag.

The Assign Tag dialog box appears and the tag is sent to the device.

6. Repeat step 1

through step 5 in the H1 window for all devices in

the project.

7. You also can assign tags to all the devices at one time rather than individually by right-clicking HSE Network and choosing Assign All Tags.

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Export Tags

A file with all the device and function block tags must be created to enable online OPC communication with RSFieldbus software and third-party OPC clients. Each time that you edit or add a device or block, the Export Tags procedure must be repeated. Otherwise, supervision of the modified tag is not allowed.

1. In the Project window, right-click a project icon and choose Export Tags.

The Export Tag message window appears.

2. Click OK.

Consolidate the OPC Database

If your system has a centralized OPC server and you are using multiple projects at the same time, you must consolidate the project tags for each project. This process prevents exported tag information in the HseTagInfo.ini file from being overwritten when tags are exported in the next project.

1. In the Project window, right-click a project icon and choose Consolidate OPC Database.

Tags must be exported from at least one project before you can open the Consolidate OPC Database dialog box.

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The Consolidate OPC Database dialog box appears.

This dialog box lets you do the following:

• Add a project, see page 73

• Remove a project, see page 74

• Clear the project list, see page 74

Add a Consolidated Project

Do these steps to add a project to the consolidated list.

Only the project that is currently open can be added to the consolidate list.

1. To add the project that is currently open, click Add This on the Consolidate OPC Database dialog box.

A message dialog box appears to confirm that you are adding this project.

2. Click Yes.

When Yes, the following configuration occurs: – Project name is added to the list of configurations and the

HseTagInfo_CONSOLIDATION.ini file is created in the OLE Server folder.

– The TagInfo.ini and HseTagInfo_CONSOLIDATION.ini files are

updated when you export tags.

If you need to change a tag in a project that already has been added to the consolidated list, you must update the tag list. The Update This button replaces Add This on the Consolidate OPC Database dialog box to let you update the tag.

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Remove a Consolidated Project

Do these steps to remove a project from the consolidated list.

1. In the Consolidate OPC Database dialog box, select a project in the Configurations section.

2. Click Remove.

A message dialog box appears to confirm you want to remove the project.

3. Click Yes.

A message dialog box appears to confirm the project has been removed.

The tags are removed from the HseTagInfo_CONSOLIDATION.ini file.

4. Click OK.

Clear the Consolidated List

Download the Configuration

Do these steps to clear the list of consolidated projects and remove all the tag lists from the OPC server.

1. Open the Consolidated OPC Database dialog box.

Projects are listed in the Configurations section of the dialog box.

2. Click Clear All.

A message dialog box appears to confirm you are clearing the projects.

3. Click Yes.

Before downloading a project, you must complete the Export Tags function. This lets you view function block parameters online.

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You also should clear the error log so new errors will be easier to detect.

1. Click the Error Log icon .

for procedures.

2. Right-click within the Communication dialog box, and choose Clear Log.

The dialog box clears.

3. In the HSE Fieldbus dialog box, right-click the HSE icon and choose Download.

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The Download dialog box appears.

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The Propagate downstream is checked and dimmed by default. This means that after the HSE is downloaded, all H1 segments in the project are then downloaded.

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4. Click Start.

The Download dialog box shows the progress while the configuration downloads.

After a download, it may take up to two minutes for OPC data to be available from the OPC server.

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Ethernet - 1757-FFLD Linking Device Example

This section describes how to set up a linking device with a Logix5000 controller by using the RSLogix 5000 software. Examples show the 1757-FFLD linking device but procedures are similar for the 1757-FFLDC linking device, which bridges H1 field devices to Logix controllers via the ControlNet network.

Topic Page

Create a Project for the Controller 78 Add the Communication Module, Linking Device, and Logix

Blocks Schedule the ControlNet Network 93 Electronic Keying 94

The 1757-FFLD linking device uses the Ethernet/IP network to connect to an H1 segment so fieldbus devices can communicate with ControlLogix controllers.

Rockwell Automation does not support the 1757-FFLD and 1757-FFLDC linking devices communicating with the same HSE server in the same RSFieldbus project.

In this illustration, the 1757-FFLD linking device does the following:

• Serves as a bridge between the EtherNet/IP and H1 networks.

• Provides connectivity for Foundation Fieldbus devices to

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Create a Project for the Controller

This section shows how to use the RSLogix 5000 programming software to start a project and configure a Logix5000 controller.

Do these steps to create a project.

1. Start the RSLogix 5000 software, and click the New icon .

The New Controller dialog box appears.

The example shows information for instructional purposes.

2. Configure the controller by entering information in the New Controller dialog box.

Field Description Field Description

Vendor Defaults to Allen-Bradley. Description Type an optional

Type Choose the type of

Revision Defaults to the latest

Redundancy Enabled

Name Type a name for the

controller from the pulldown menu.

revision of the ControlLogix controller. You cannot override this field until you click OK.

Clear the checkbox if you are not using redundancy.

controller. See

Conventions for Names

for more information.

Chassis Type Choose a chassis type

Slot Use the Up/Down arrow

Create in Use the default project

description for the controller.

from the pull-down menu.

to select the appropriate slot number for the controller in your chassis.

folder or click Browse to select another database location.

3. Click OK.

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The RSLogix 5000 window redisplays with the controller project name in the Controller Organizer.

Conventions for Names

Throughout a Logix5000 project, you define names for the different elements of the project such as the controller, data addresses (tags), routines, I/O modules, and so forth. As you enter names, follow these rules:

• Must start with a letter or an underscore

• Only letters, numbers, and underscores (_)

• ≤ 40 characters

• No consecutive or trailing underscores

• Not case sensitive

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Add the Communication Module, Linking Device, and Logix Blocks

To communicate with the controller, you add a local communication module, the linking device, and then the Logix Blocks. Within the I/O Configuration folder, organize the modules into a hierarchy (tree/branch, parent/child).

Add the Communication Module

The communication bridge module establishes the EtherNet/IP address to allow the linking device to communicate with the ControlLogix controller.

If configuring a 1757-FFLDC linking device, you add a ControlNet communication module, such as a 1756-CNBR module.

Do these steps to create a communication module.

1. Right-click the 1756 Backplane and choose New Module.

The Select Module dialog box appears with a list of module types.

2. Click the ‘+’ sign in front of Communications.

A list of communication modules appears.

3. Select the appropriate communication bridge module, such as the 1756-ENBT module.

4. Click OK.

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TIP

The Select Major Revision pop-up dialog box appears.

The Major Revision number 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.

5. Choose the module revision and then click OK.

The New Module dialog box appears.

6. Configure the communication module by entering information in the New Module dialog box.

Field Description Field Description

Type Field defaults the type of

module that you are initiating.

Vendor Defaults to Allen-Bradley. Description Type a description

Parent Defaults to Local

(chassis).

Name Type a module name.

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Private Network IP Address Host Name

Slot Select a slot number for

Use the default of IP Address and type the Ethernet address.

(optional) for the module.

the module in the chassis.

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7. In the Module Definition box, click Change.

The Module Definition dialog box appears.

8. Complete the module definition dialog box.

Field Description

Revision Defaults both the Major Revision (first field)

and Minor Revision numbers. Choose the appropriate revisions from the pull-down menus, if necessary.

Electronic Keying Use the default of Compatible Module or

choose Exact Match or Disable Keying from the pull-down menu.

See page 94 for details.

Rack Connection Choose the rack connection.

See the ControlLogix Analog I/O Modules User Manual, publication 1756-UM009 for more information.

Time Sync Connection Choose the time synchronization connection.

See the ControlLogix Analog I/O Modules User Manual, publication 1756-UM009 for more information.

9. Click OK.

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Add the Linking Device

Do these steps to add a linking device to communicate to field devices.

1. In the Controller Organizer, right-click Ethernet and choose New Module.

The Select Module window dialog box appears.

2. Click the ‘+’ sign in front of Communications on the Select Module dialog box.

3. Select the 1757-FFLD Linking Device.

4. Click OK.

5. Choose a module revision and click OK.

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The New Module dialog box appears to let you enter the Name and EtherNet/IP address for your linking device.

6. Configure the linking device by entering information in the New Module dialog box.

Field Description

Type Defaults the type of module that you are

Vendor Defaults to Allen-Bradley. Parent Defaults to the selected communication

Name Type a name for the linking device module. Description Type a description (optional) for the module. Comm Format Use the default or choose a communication

Revision Defaults both the Major Revision (first field)

Electronic Keying See page 94 Address/Host Name Type the EtherNet/IP address. Open Module Properties Do one of the following based on whether

initiating.

module.

format from the pull-down menu.

and Minor Revision numbers. Choose the appropriate pull-down menus to change the revision numbers, if necessary.

for details.

you want to accept default configuration settings or edit configuration data.

• To accept the default configuration

settings, make sure you clear the Open Module Properties checkbox.

• To set up custom configuration, make sure

there is a checkmark in the Open Module Properties checkbox.

7. Click OK.

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The Module Properties dialog box has tabs if you checked Open Module Properties on the New Module dialog box.

The Connection tab defaults as shown in the example.

8. Click OK.

Add the Logix Blocks

The Logix Block facilitates cascading control between a ControlLogix environment and a fieldbus environment. The Logic Block takes signals generated in either environment and sends them to the other.

You can use the Logix Block to send or receive 8 analog or 8 discrete signals per Logix Block to or from a Logix controller. You can use up to 16 Logix Block within a single linking device.

See Logix Block Module Operation how the Logix Block module operates in a ControlLogix system.

Do these steps to add a Logix Block module to the linking device.

1. In the Controller organizer, right-click the 1757-FFLD module and choose New Module.

in Chapter 6 for more information about

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The Select Module dialog box appears.

2. Click the ‘+’ sign in front of Analog on the Select Module dialog box.

3. Select the Logix Block module, and then click OK.

The New Module dialog box appears to let you name the Logix Block and corresponding slot number.

4. Click OK.

Your I/O Configuration tree should look similar to this example.

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Configure the Linking Device and Logix Block Properties

Use the following information to configure the linking device and Logix Block module properties.

Configure Linking Device Properties

1. In the Controller Organizer, right-click the linking device and choose Properties.

The Module Properties dialog box appears.

In the General tab, you can rename the linking device, add a description, set the IP address, and choose the type of electronic keying you prefer.

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2. On the Module Properties dialog box, click the Connection tab.

In this tab, you can inhibit the module and enable a major fault on the controller if the connection fails in Run mode.

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for more information.

3. On the Module Properties dialog box, click the Fieldbus tab.

4. Click the icon to launch RSFieldbus software.

You can create a linking device in RSLogix 5000 software or RSFieldbus software. But, you must associate the linking device with field devices on the H1 segment in the RSFieldbus software.

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5. Return to the Module Properties dialog box and click the Module Info tab.

In this tab, you can view the module’s identification information and module’s status.

You must be online for module details to appear.

6. On the Module Properties dialog box, click the Port Configuration tab.

In this tab, you can view or set the module’s port configuration. You must be online for these details to appear.

If you make any changes in this tab, you must reset the module to activate the changes.

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7. On the Module Properties dialog box, click the Port Diagnostics tab.

In this tab, you can view, refresh, and reset the module’s interface counters and media counters.

You must be online for these details to appear.

Maintain Logix Block Data

Do these steps to rename your Logix Block and choose the type of electronic keying for an existing module.

1. On the Controller Organizer, right-click the Logix Block module and choose Properties.

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The Module Properties dialog box appears.

In the General tab, you can rename the Logix Block module, change the slot number, add a description and choose the type of electronic keying you need.

2. On the Module Properties dialog box, click the Connection tab.

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IMPORTANT

3. Review the checkboxes on this dialog box.

Field Description

Requested Packet Interval (RPI) Choose the RPI to determine the rate at

Inhibit Module Check the box to prevent communication

Major Fault On Controller If Connection Fails While in Run Mode

Use Unicast Connection on EtherNet/IP Displays only for analog modules using

which a communication module, such as a 1756-ENBT module, queries the block.

between the owner-controller and the module. This option allows for maintenance of the module without faults being reported to the controller.

See Module Inhibiting in the ControlLogix Analog I/O Modules User Manual, publication 1756-UM009, for more information.

Check the box to create a major fault if there is a connection failure with the module while in Run mode.

For important information on this checkbox, see ‘Configure a Major Fault to Occur’ in the Logix5000 Controllers Information and Status Programming Manual, publication 1756-PM015.

RSLogix 5000 software version 18 or later in a remote EtherNet/IP chassis.

Use the default checkbox if there are no other controllers in ’Listen’ mode and data is to be sent to a specific owner-controller.

Clear the box if there are other ’listening’ controllers in the system.

Module Fault If a fault occurs, its details appear in this

section of the tab.

Adding Logix Blocks online in RSLogix 5000 software with ‘Major Fault on Controller If Connection Fails While in Run Mode’ checked may result in faulting the controller if the Logix Block has not been already downloaded via RSFieldbus software or the Logix Block is configured to use a scheduled connection.

4. Click OK.

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Schedule the ControlNet Network

This section is only for the 1757-FFLDC linking device that can be set up for scheduling data transmissions on the ControlNet network.

To select a scheduled connection for communication to the Logix Block you must run RSNetWorx for ControlNet software to schedule the network for the connection to begin running.

You must be offline in RSLogix 5000 software when creating your RSNetWorx for ControlNet file for the Logix Blocks to display correctly in RSNetWorx software.

On the Connection tab of the Module Properties dialog box, the ‘Use Scheduled Connection over ControlNet’ box defaults with a checkmark. This parameter works in conjunction with the RSNetWorx for ControlNet software to program the 1757-FFLDC linking device for scheduling.

When using unscheduled connections, the ControlNet network needs to be scheduled initially to set the network parameters (NUT, SMAX, and UMAX), but not with the addition of each unscheduled Logix Block. Clear ‘Use Scheduled Connection over ControlNet’ to select an unscheduled connection for communication to the Logix Block.

There is time allotted in every network update time (NUT) for scheduled and unscheduled communication. But, how your system is configured depends on what information gets communicated.

A device’s critical information is guaranteed to be transmitted in the predefined time interval (chunk) of the scheduled bandwidth. However, the unscheduled time interval is shared by all of the nodes on the ControlNet network and transmits messages and other non-critical information on a round-robin basis.

See the ControlNet Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems User Manual, publication CNET-UM001

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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 Logix5000 controller begins communicating with a module, this set of keying attributes is considered.

Table 4 - 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,

Minor Revision A number that indicates the module’s specific firmware revision. Minor Revisions typically do not impact data compatibility but may

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.

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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Changing electronic keying selections online may cause the 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 highlyregulated 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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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

IMPORTANT

In the following 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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EXAMPLE

Module Configuration Vendor = Allen-Bradley Product Type = Digital Input Module Catalog Number = 1756-IB16D Major Revision = 3

Minor Revision = 3

Physical Module Vendor = Allen-Bradley Product Type = Digital Input Module Catalog Number = 1756-IB16D Major Revision = 3

Minor Revision = 2

Communication is prevented.

Release notes for individual modules indicate the specific compatibility details.

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 the module by 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.

In the following 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.

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Module Configuration Vendor = Allen-Bradley Product Type = Digital Input Module Catalog Number = 1756-IB16D

Major Revision = 2 Minor Revision = 1

Physical Module Vendor = Allen-Bradley Product Type = Digital Input Module Catalog Number = 1756-IB16D

Major Revision = 3 Minor Revision = 2

Communication is allowed.

IMPORTANT

In the following scenario, Compatible keying allows I/O communication: The module configuration is for a 1756-IB16D module with module revision 2.1. The physical module is a 1756-IB16D

module with module revision 3.2. In this case, communication is allowed because the major revision of the physical module is higher than expected and the module determines that it is compatible with the prior major revision.

Changing electronic keying selections online may cause the I/O communication connection to the module to be disrupted and may result in a loss of data.

Disabled Keying

Disabled keying indicates the keying attributes are not considered when attempting to communicate with a module. Other attributes, such as data size and format, are considered and must be acceptable before I/O communication is established. With Disabled keying, I/O communication may occur with a module other than the type specified in the I/O Configuration tree with unpredictable results. We generally do not recommend using Disabled keying.

ATTENTION: Be extremely cautious when using Disabled keying; if used incorrectly, this option can lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.

If you use Disabled keying, you must take full responsibility for understanding whether the module that is being used can fulfill the functional requirements of the application.

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Module Configuration Vendor = Allen-Bradley Product Type = Digital Input Module Catalog Number = 1756-IA16 Major Revision = 3 Minor Revision = 1

Physical Module Vendor = Allen-Bradley Product Type = Analog Input Module Catalog Number = 1756-IF16 Major Revision = 3 Minor Revision = 2

Communication is prevented.

Module Configuration Vendor = Allen-Bradley Product Type = Digital Input Module Catalog Number = 1756-IA16 Major Revision = 2 Minor Revision = 1

Physical Module Vendor = Allen-Bradley Product Type = Digital Input Module Catalog Number = 1756-IB16 Major Revision = 3 Minor Revision = 2

Communication is allowed.

IMPORTANT

In the following scenario, Disable keying prevents I/O communication: The module configuration is for a 1756-IA16 digital input module. The physical module is a 1756-IF16 analog input

module. In this case, communication is prevented because the analog module rejects the data formats that the digital module configuration requests.

In the following scenario, Disable keying allows I/O communication: The module configuration is for a 1756-IA16 digital input module. The physical module is a 1756-IB16 digital input

module. In this case, communication is allowed because the two digital modules share common data formats.

Changing electronic keying selections online may cause the I/O communication connection to the module to be disrupted and may result in a loss of data.

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