Rockwell Automation 1757-SWKIT400 User Manual

Quick Start

Getting Started with ProcessLogix R400.0

This Quick Start describes the tasks you need to become familiar with the

ProcessLogix™ system, including:

• starting the software

• creating a controller

• creating digital and analog I/O modules

• assigning modules to a Control Execution Environment (CEE)

• creating a PID Loop

– creating a Control Module
– building the PID loop
– downloading the Control Module to the 1757-PLX52 Control Processor

Module

– verifying proper operation

• viewing pre-built screens

• shutting down the system

The tasks described in this Quick Start represent a sample program. This program is
not intended for actual process control applications. After you have completed the
tasks in this sample program, you can use the sample to guide you as you program
your own process control application.

As you complete the tasks in this Quick Start, always use the ProcessLogix
parameter naming conventions so that the pre-built screens provided with the
ProcessLogix system work correctly.

IMPORTANT

Refer to the ProcessLogix R400.0 Installation and Upgrade Guide, publication
1757-IN040 and the ProcessLogix Overview and Selection Guide, publication
1757-SO002 for information on the components that make up your ProcessLogix
system.

The ProcessLogix R400.0 server runs on Microsoft Windows

2000® Server.

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ATTENTION

!

IMPORTANT

Important User Information

Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication, those
responsible for the application and use of these products must satisfy themselves
that all necessary steps have been taken to assure that each application and use
meets all performance and safety requirements, including any applicable laws,
regulations, codes and standards. In no event will Allen-Bradley be responsible or
liable for indirect or consequential damage resulting from the use or application of
these products.

Any illustrations, charts, sample programs, and layout examples shown in this
publication are intended solely for purposes of example. Since there are many
variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Allen-Bradley
does not assume responsibility or liability (to include intellectual property liability)
for actual use based upon the examples shown in this publication.

Allen-Bradley publication SGI-1.1, Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation
and Maintenance of Solid-State Control (available from your local Allen-Bradley
office), describes some important differences between solid-state equipment and
electromechanical devices that should be taken into consideration when applying
products such as those described in this publication.

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without written permission of Rockwell Automation, is prohibited.

Throughout this publication, notes may be used to make you aware of safety
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Identifies information that is critical for successful application
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Before You Begin

Before you begin, read through and follow this checklist to organize and
implement your ProcessLogix R400.0 Software and Hardware installation.

Before you start the tasks in this Quick Start, ensure that you have already:

• installed the chassis and power supply

• installed the 1757-PLX52 Control Processor Module

• installed the CNB module

• installed the analog and digital I/O modules you want to use in your system

• set up and configured the ProcessLogix Server

• set up and configured the 1784-PCIC card

We explain how to do all of these tasks in the related manuals.

For details on installing ProcessLogix R400.0 software on a
ProcessLogix Server, refer to the ProcessLogix Installation and
Upgrade Guide, publication number 1757-IN040.

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Starting the Software

In this section, we explain how to start:

• The ProcessLogix R400.0 Server software

• Control Builder software

The System Repository is the database that contains
information about your control environment. The CDA
program controls communications between ProcessLogix

server applications and RSLinx communication software. The

System Repository and the CDA program are both Windows
2000 Services that start automatically.

Verifying ControlNet nodes and I/O modules

The CDA program starts up RSLinx and all configured drivers for ControlNet

communications from the server to the controller backplane.

You should verify the ControlNet nodes and the I/O modules you will use in your
system. For purposes of illustration, we use two ControlNet nodes:

• ControlNet module with address 1 at slot 0 in the chassis

To set the node address, adjust the rotary switches on top of the module.
See the schematic on the right side of the module for a guide to selecting the
address

• ProcessLogix Server at ControlNet address 24 (set in RSLinx Software)

If the LED on the front of the ControlNet module reads NET
ERR, no other ControlNet devices are present on the network.

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Verify the ControlNet Nodes Using NTools (Network Tools):

1. To view chassis configuration, click Start⇒Programs⇒ProcessLogix
Engineering Tools⇒NTools.

2. Click OK to acknowledge the warning.

3. Click NetworkTools⇒Settings.

4. Select the Ping option and click OK.

5. Click NetworkTools⇒Ping.

6. Click the CNB with Network Address 1. This can be found under the

Desktop tree icon in the upper left window.

7. Under the Local Chassis tab, adjust the number of slots in the scroll box to
match the number of slots in your local chassis and click OK.

8. Verify that all I/O modules appear as configured in the chassis.

9. If the I/O modules do not all appear, try the following:

• Check the power supply

• Reseat the module(s) in the chassis

• Adjust the number of Slots in Local Chassis

10. Select NetworkTools⇒Exit.

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Starting the ProcessLogix Server

The ProcessLogix Server program is the operating system for the ProcessLogix
Server. To start the Server:

1. Click Start⇒Programs⇒ProcessLogix Server⇒Start-Stop ProcessLogix Server

to call up the ProcessLogix Server dialog box. Check that the Server is
running.

OR

To display the “Full Mode” version of the ProcessLogix Server
dialog box, click the icon to the left of ProcessLogix in the

title bar and click Advanced
now appear in front of the Full Mode selection to show that it
is active.

2. If the Server is running, close the dialog box. If the Server is not running:
a. With the Full Mode version of the dialog box active, click the System

Running option.
b. Click Yes to confirm the action and wait for the Server to change its state.
c. Close the ProcessLogix Server dialog box.

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⇒Full Mode. A checkmark will

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Turning Off Areas

Areas are portions of a process you wish to control. This Quick Start assumes that
Areas are turned off. To turn off areas:

1. Click Start⇒Programs⇒ProcessLogix Server⇒Station.

2. Select Configure⇒Areas⇒Areas.

3. Access manager mode.

a. Click Oper in the bottom right of the screen.
b. In the Station Logon dialog box, type mngr.
c. Click OK.

Oper changes to Mngr.

4. To disable areas, uncheck the Areas Enabled check box.

5. Exit Station.

Starting Control Builder

Control Builder software is an application you use to develop CMs (Control
Modules) and SCMs (Sequential Control Modules). The CMs and SCMs are
downloaded to the 1757-PLX52 Control Processor Module. CMs contain Function
Blocks, and together with SCMs you can tell the 1757-PLX52 how to control your
process.

To start Control Builder:

1. Click Start⇒Programs⇒ProcessLogix Engineering Tools⇒Control Builder.

A Login Information window appears.

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2. Enter mngr (lowercase) for your User Name and mngr1 (lowercase) for your

Password, and click OK.

3. Control Builder starts up displaying the Project tab:

The available tabs are described in the following table:

this tab: shows you:

Project the offline copy of your project

Monitoring the loaded or currently running copy of the application executing on the

Library

1757-PLX52 Control Processor Module

available I/O modules (IOM)

•

available function blocks for use in Control Modules

•

available function blocks for use in Sequential Control Modules

•

available control component libraries (CCLs)

•

Once you have opened Control Builder, you can begin configuring your hardware.

Creating a Controller

The first step in configuring your hardware is to create a controller.

1. In Control Builder, select File⇒New⇒Controllers⇒CPM-Control Processor

Module. You see the CPM Parameters dialog box (CPM = PLX52):

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