Rockwell Automation 1747-KE, D17476.12 User Manual

DH-485/RS-232C Interface Module
Catalog Number 1747-KE
User Manual

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Summary of Changes

The information below summarizes the changes to this manual since the last printing.
To help you find new and updated information in this release of the manual, we have included change bars as shown to the right of this paragraph.
For See page
Updated method of ordering publications P-2
Updated battery location on circuit board 1-2, C-2
Revised JW1 jumper illustration 1-2, 1-4
Revised JW2 jumper illustration 1-2, 1-4
Revised JW4 jumper illustration 1-2, 1-4
Replaced APS with RSLinx software throughout
Updated information on configuring your SLC chassis 4-13
Updated information on configuring your DF1 driver with RSLinx software
4-14
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Overview

Table of Contents

Preface
Who Should Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-1
Purpose of This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-1
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-2
Terms and Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-2
Conventions Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-3
Chapter 1
Interface Module Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Jumper JW1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Jumper JW2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Jumper JW4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Use a Modem with Your Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Use DF1 Protocol and Your Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Typical Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Full-duplex (Point-to-point) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Full-duplex (Network, Example 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Full-duplex (Network, Example 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Half-duplex (Local Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Half-duplex (Remote Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Half-duplex (Slave-to-slave Communication) . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Quick Start
Communicate with the Interface Module
Installation and System Configuration
Chapter 2
Required Tools and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Unpack the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Install the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Configure the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Start-up the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Chapter 3
DF1 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Full-duplex DF1 Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Half-duplex DF1 Protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Communicate with DH-485 Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
DH-485 Token Passing Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
DH-485 Non-Token Passing Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Communicate with a Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Chapter 4
European Union Directives Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
EMC Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Choose the Module’s Functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
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Module Configuration Using an ASCII Terminal
Add an Interface Module to Your System . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Replace a Series A Interface Module in Your System . . . 4-2
Set the Module’s Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Configure with an ASCII Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Configure Through the Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Verify CONFIG Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Verify DF1 Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Install Your Module in an Open Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Connect Cable to CONFIG or DF1 Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Connect Cable to the DH-485 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Configure Your SLC Chassis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Configure the DF1 Driver within RSLinx Software. . . . . . . . 4-14
Configure Your Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Complete the Installation of Your Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Chapter 5
ASCII Terminal Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Module Configuration with a Terminal Overview . . . . . . . . 5-3
Top Level Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Change Parameters for Menus 1 through 4 . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
CONFIG Port Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
CONFIG PORT Setup Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
DF1 Port Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
DF1 Port Setup Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
DH-485 Port Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
DH-485 Port Setup Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
DF1 Protocol Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
DF1 Full-duplex Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
DF1 Full-duplex Setup Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
DF1 Half-duplex Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
DF1 Half-duplex Setup Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Display Parameters Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Module Configuration Using the Backplane
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Chapter 6
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Configure the Interface Module from the SLC Processor . . . 6-2 Place the Module into Software Run Mode from
SLC Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Read the Module’s Configuration from the SLC Processor . . 6-5
Examine the SLC Processor’s Status Word. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
SLC Output Status Word to the Interface Module. . . . . . 6-6
SLC Input Status Word from the Interface Module . . . . . 6-6
Status Codes from the Module to the Processor. . . . . . . 6-7
Build the DF1 Configuration Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
DF1 Port Setup Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Interpret the LED Indicators
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DF1 Full-duplex Setup Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
DF1 Half-duplex Setup Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Build the DH-485 Configuration Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
DH-485 Port Setup Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Build the Modem Init String Configuration Packets . . . . . . . 6-13
Modem Init String for Characters 1 Through 14 . . . . . . . 6-14
Modem Init String for Characters 15 Through 28 . . . . . . 6-15
Use the Real Time Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Establish a Data Echo Between the Interface Module and
the SLC Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
Reset the Interface Module from the SLC Processor. . . . . . . 6-18
Chapter 7
Interface Module Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Input Image Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Status Codes from the Module to the Processor . . . . . . . . . 7-3
SLC Fault Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Application Examples
Specifications
Chapter 8
Basic Configuration Example Using the Backplane . . . . . . . 8-1
Parameter Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Parameter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Configuration Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Backplane Configuration User Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Configuration Data Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Supplementary Example Using the Backplane . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Real Time Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Parameter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Data Echo Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
RSLogix Software to SLC Network via Modem Example . . . 8-14
Configure the Module’s Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
Configure the DF1 Modem Driver Using RSLinx 2.x or
Later. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16
Go Online using RSLogix 500 Software and RSLinx
Version 2.x and Later . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Appendix A
Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Port Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Maximum Communication Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
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PLC-5 to SLC 500 Communications
Lithium Battery Replacement, Handling, and Disposal
Interface Module Configuration Worksheets
Appendix B
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
PLC-5 Message Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Use the SLC 500 CIF File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Use the PLC-5 Message Instruction with Word . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Use the PLC-5 Message Instruction with Byte . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Appendix C
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Battery Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
Appendix D
DF1 Full-duplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
DF1 Half-duplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
Index
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Preface

Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual. This preface covers the following topics.
Who should use this manual
The purpose of this manual
Contents of this manual
Terms and abbreviations
Conventions used in this manual

Who Should Use This Manual

Purpose of This Manual

Use this manual if you are responsible for designing, installing, programming, or troubleshooting control systems that use Allen-Bradley small logic controllers.
You should have a basic understanding of SLC 500 products, DF1 communications protocol, and DH-485 network communications. If you do not, contact your local Allen-Bradley representative for information on available training courses before using this product.
This manual is a reference guide for the DH-485/RS-232C Interface Module. It describes the procedures you use to install and configure your interface module for application with PLC and SLC controllers.
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Related Documentation

The following documents contain additional information regarding Rockwell Automation products.
Related Documentation
For Read This Document Document
Number
A guide to understanding and selecting SLC 500 products SLC 500 System Selection Guide 1747-SG001
A description on how to install and use your modular SLC 500 programmable controller
A reference manual that contains status file data, instruction set, and troubleshooting information
A glossary of industrial automation terms and abbreviations Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation Glossary AG-7.1
If you would like a manual, you can:
download a free electronic version from the Internet at www.literature.rockwellautomation.com.
purchase a printed manual by contacting your local distributor or Rockwell Automation representative.
User Manual for Modular Hardware Style Programmable Controllers
SLC 500 Instruction Set Reference Manual 1747-RM001
1747-UM011

Terms and Abbreviations

The following terms and abbreviations are specific to this product. For a complete listing of Allen-Bradley terminology, refer to the Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation Glossary, publication AG-7.1.
ASCII Terminal - an industrial terminal, workstation, or personal computer with terminal mode software (such as PBASE or Windows HyperTerminal) that communicates in alphanumeric mode.
Backplane - a printed circuit board, at the back of a chassis, that provides electrical interconnection between the modules inserted into the chassis.
DF1 - a serial communication protocol capable of delimiting-messages, controlling message flow, detecting and signalling errors, and retrying after errors are detected. See half- and full-duplex.
DH-485 Link - Data Highway-485 link. An Allen-Bradley token-passing baseband link for a local area network based on the RS-485 standard.
Full-duplex - a mode of operation for a point-to-point link with two physical circuits, in which messages or transmission blocks can be sent in both directions at the same time.
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Half-duplex - a mode of operation for a point-to-point or multi-point baseband link with two physical circuits, in which messages or transmission blocks can be sent in one direction or the other, but not both at the same time.
Modem - Modulator/demodulator. Equipment that connects data terminal equipment to a communication line.
RAM - random access memory. The type of memory in which each storage location is by X/Y coordinates, as in core or semiconductor memory. (Tape or bubble memory cannot be random access.) Thus, the data access time is independent of the location of the data. Unless stated otherwise, RAM usually implies read/write and volatile.
RS-232-C - an EIA standard that specifies electrical, mechanical, and functional characteristics for serial-binary communication circuits in a point-to-point link.
RS-422 - an EIA standard that specifies electrical characteristics of balanced-voltage digital interface circuits in a point-to-point link.

Conventions Used in This Manual

RS-423 - an EIA standard that specifies electrical characteristics of unbalanced voltage digital interface circuits in a point-to-point link.
RS-485 - an EIA standard that specifies mechanical and functional characteristics for digital interface circuits. This standard is used in combination with either RS-422 or RS-423.
SLC 500 controller - the SLC 500 family of fixed and modular controllers.
The following conventions are used throughout this manual.
Bulleted lists such as this one provide information, not procedural steps.
Numbered lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical information.
Bold type is used for emphasis
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Chapter

Overview

This chapter provides:
an overview of the interface module.
features (communication ports, LED indicators, and jumpers).
guidelines outlining the type of modems you can use with the
module.
a brief discussion on using RSLinx software with your module.
typical configurations.
1

Interface Module Overview

Local Host
Modem
The DH-485/RS-232C Interface Module, catalog number 1747-KE, is a communications interface module that acts as a bridge between DH-485 networks and devices requiring DF1 protocol. The DF1 port on the interface module can be configured for RS-232/423, RS-422, or RS-485 devices. Residing in an SLC 500 chassis, the module is ideally used as an interface module, linking remote DH-485 networks via a modem to a central host.

Interface Module Overview

Interface Module
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Modem
DH-485
(1747-KE)
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
DH-485
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
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Remote Network
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Features

JW4
Battery
JW1
JW2
The features of the module are shown below.

1747-KE Module Features

SERIAL NO.
FRN
CONFIG
12345
DF1
12345
DH485
CAT SER
SLC 500
INTERACE MODULE
6789
6789
LEDs
CONFIG Port
DF1 Port
DH-485 Port
DH-485/RS-232C
5 4 3 2 1
CONFIG
5 4 3 2 1
DF1
DH485
Door Label
9 8 7 6
9 8 7 6
There are three communication ports on the front of the module. They are:
CONFIG - used to configure the module with an ASCII terminal. This serial port accommodates RS-232/423, RS-422, and RS-485 communication interfaces. The CONFIG port is capable of operating at 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19200 Kbps. It is electrically isolated to 500V dc.
DF1 - used to interface the module to a modem or other user devices using DF1 protocol. This serial port accommodates RS-232/423, RS-422, and RS-485 communication interfaces. The DF1 port is capable of operating at 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19200 Kbps. It is electrically isolated to 500V dc.
DH485 - used to interface the module with the DH-485 network. This port is not isolated and cannot directly drive a multi-node DH-485 network. You must use a 1747-AIC link coupler to connect this port to a DH-485 network that includes multiple SLC 500 processors.
The 1747-C11 or 1747-C13 cables can connect the interface module’s DH-485 port to a 1747-AIC link coupler. The 1747-C13 cable can also connect the module’s DH-485 port directly to a single SLC processor.
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LED Indicators

DH
485/RS-
232
C
There are eight LED indicators on the front of the module. These LED indicators are used for module diagnostics and operator interface. The LED indicators and their descriptions are provided below.
LED Indicators

LED Indicator Status

LED Color Status Indication
ACT Green
ON
(1)
The module is receiving power from the backplane, is configured properly, and is placed in Run mode.
Flashing The module requires configuration or is being configured.
DH
485/RS-
AC
485
C
FG
DF1
INTERFACE
Overview 1-3
232
C
T
FAULT
BA
LO W
H/D
F/
D
OFF The module is not receiving power from the backplane. A fault condition
exists.
485 Green ON The DH485 port is active on the network.
OFF The DH485 port is not active on the network or the module is in Configuration
mode.
CFG Green Flashing The CONFIG port is transmitting or receiving signals.
OFF The CONFIG port is not transmitting or receiving signals.
DF1 Green Flashing The DF1 port is transmitting or receiving signals. (The flashing may occur so
rapidly that the LED indicator appears to be on.)
OFF The DF1 port is not transmitting or receiving signals or the module is in
Configuration mode.
FAULT Red ON A system problem was detected during diagnostics. Cycle power to reset. If it
remains on, contact your Allen-Bradley representative.
OFF No system problems are detected during diagnostics.
BA LOW Red ON The voltage of the battery that backs up configuration RAM is low. A new
battery is needed.
OFF The voltage of the battery that backs up configuration RAM is at an
acceptable level.
H/D Amber ON The module is configured for half-duplex DF1 protocol (local or remote).
OFF The module is not configured for half-duplex DF1 protocol.
F/D Amber ON The module is configured for full-duplex DF1 protocol.
OFF The module is not configured for full-duplex DF1 protocol.
(1)
Indicates normal operation after the module has been configured.
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Jumper JW1
JW1 lets you to select the communication interface for the CONFIG port.
Refer to page 4-5.
Jumper JW2
JW2 lets you to select the communication interface for the DF1 port.
Refer to page 4-6.
Jumper JW4
JW4 lets you to select the functionality and mode of the interface module. The orientation of the jumper determines the module’s functionality. A horizontal orientation gives the module functionality equivalent to a series A module (module configuration ID=4209), while a vertical orientation of the jumper accesses the added functionality of a series B module (module configuration ID=3509).
The position of the jumper determines the module’s mode (Configuration or Run), and thus, which method is used to configure the module (ASCII terminal or backplane communications).
Refer to Chapter 4.

Jumper Placement

JW1
CAT SER
SERIAL NO.
SLC 500
INTERACE MODULE
FRN
CONFIG
6789
12345
DF1
6789
12345
JW4
DH485
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JW2
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Use a Modem with Your Interface Module

The module can be connected to most types of dial-up network or direct connect modems.
IMPORTANT
The type of modems you can use are:
Manual - typically acoustically-coupled modems. A person on each end of the phone line establishes the connection. They then insert the handsets into an acoustic coupler to complete the connection.
DTE controlled answer - these unattended modems are attached directly to the phone lines. The interface module acts as the Data Terminal Equipment (DTE), which controls the modem via the DTR, DSR, and DCD signals. The module incorporates timeouts and tests to properly operate these types of modems.
Auto answer - these modems have self-contained timeouts and tests. They can answer and hang up the phone automatically. The module has no means of controlling an auto-dial modem, but it can be used in conjunction with a separate auto-dialer.
Direct connect - these modems connect to a dedicated, leased phone line and remain active at all times.
Some modems are designed to respond to the DTR signal by answering the phone whether it is ringing or not. Since the module asserts DTR at all times (except during the hang-up sequence), the phone appears to be busy at all times. Do not use the interface module with any type of modem that answers the phone as soon as DTR is asserted.

Use DF1 Protocol and Your Module

RSLinx software supports DF1 communications directly from your computer’s serial communication port. Connecting a modem to this port lets you to call remote networks and control them as if you were connected locally.

DF1 Protocol

Interface Module (1747-KE)
DF1
DF1 Protocol
1747-C13 Cable
Modem
DF1 Protocol
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Typical Configurations

The following configurations illustrate some of the possible uses for the module.

Full-duplex (Point-to-point)

Full-duplex (Point-to-point)
Interface Module
DF1
Modem
Modem
This illustration shows a connection to a single remote SLC node. The 1747-C13 cable eliminates the need for a 1747-AIC link coupler.
(1747-KE)
1747-C13 Cable

Full-duplex (Network, Example 1)

Full-duplex (Network, Example 1)
Interface Module
RSLInx
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Modem
Modem
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
This illustration shows a connection to a remote DH-485 network of up to 31 SLC nodes.
(1747-KE)
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Full-duplex (Network, Example 2)

Full-duplex (Network, Example 2)
RSLinx
Modem Host computer is capable of calling and interfacing with one network at a time.
Overview 1-7
Interface Module
(1747-KE) Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Modem
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Modem
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Interface Module (1747-KE)
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Modem
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Interface Module (1747-KE)
This configuration allows the host to call more than one remote network (one network connected at a time). Each remote network can consist of up to 31 SLC nodes.
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Half-duplex (Local Mode)

Half-duplex (Local Mode) Master

Interface Module
PLC-5 processor
Modem
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Modem
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
This configuration allows the host controller to interface on a remote DH-485 network of up to 31 SLC nodes using the half-duplex protocol.
(1747-KE)
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Half-duplex (Remote Mode)

Half-duplex (Remote Mode) Master

SLC 5/05 processor
Overview 1-9
Dedicated Line
Modem
Interface Module (1747-KE)
Dedicated Line
Modem
Dedicated Line Modem
Interface Module (1747-KE)
Group 01Group 00
Dedicated Line Modem
Interface Module (1747-KE)
Group
02
This illustration shows a host connect up to eight groups of DH-485 networks, connecting up to a total of 254 SLC nodes.
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Half-duplex (Slave-to-slave Communication)

Half-duplex (Slave-to-slave Communication)
Link Coupler
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
SLC 5/05 processor
Dedicated Line
Modem
(1747-AIC)
Interface Module (1747-KE)
(DF1 Slave)
RSLinx
(DF1 Slave)
Dedicated Line
Modem
Dedicated Line
Modem
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
This configuration allows a DF1 slave device send a message to another DF1 slave device. In this example, RSLinx can communicate to an SLC slave.
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Chapter
2

Quick Start

This chapter can help you to get started using the DH-485/RS-232C Interface Module (catalog number 1747-KE). The procedures included here assume that you have a basic understanding of SLC 500 products. You should understand electronic process control and be able to interpret the ladder logic instructions required to generate the electronic signals that control your application.
Because it is a start-up guide, this chapter does not contain detailed explanations about the procedures listed. It does, however, reference other chapters in this book where you can get more information about applying the procedures described in each step.

Required Tools and Equipment

If you have any questions or are unfamiliar with the terms used or concepts presented in the procedural steps, always read the referenced chapters and other recommended documentation before trying to apply the information.
This chapter:
tells you what tools and equipment you need.
lists preliminary considerations.
explains how to install the module.
describes when to configure the module.
discusses system start-up procedures.
Have the following tools and equipment ready.
Medium blade screwdriver
Programming equipment (RSLogix 500 software)
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Procedures

Unpack the Module
Remove the items from the package making sure that the contents include:
DH-485/RS-232C Interface Module (catalog number 1747-KE).
cable (1747-C13).
installation instructions, publication 1747-IN006.
If the contents are incomplete, call your local Rockwell Automation representative for assistance.
Install the Module
ATTENTION
Do not install or remove the 1747-KE module from the SLC chassis until all power dissipates from the SLC 500 power supply (approximately 10 seconds).
Install the module and configure the SLC chassis. The following steps summarize these procedures.
1. Choose the module’s functionality.
2. Select the configuration method you want to use and place your
module in the corresponding mode using JW4.
3. Set your CONFIG and DF1 ports using JW1 and JW2.
4. Configure your SLC chassis using RSLogix 500 software.
5. Configure the module.
6. If your module is still in Configuration mode, place it in Run
mode using the JW4 jumper.
7. Connect your DH-485 and DF1 cabling.
8. Turn on power and verify module status.
For more information refer to Chapter 4 (Installation and System Configuration).
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Configure the Module
Configure the module by either connecting to an ASCII terminal or communicating through the backplane.
For more information, see Chapter 5 (Module Configuration Using an ASCII Terminal) and Chapter 6 (Module Configuration Using the Backplane).
Start-up the Module
Power up your system by performing standard start-up procedures as indicated in your processor manual. No special start-up procedures are required when using the module.
Before applying power to the module, make sure:
the module is installed in the SLC chassis.
all communication devices are connected.
your SLC processor is configured to operate with the interface
module.
Refer to Chapter 4 for more information.
your interface module is configured properly.
Refer to Chapters 5 and 6 for more information.
When power is applied to the SLC system, the SLC processor and module run through a power cycle diagnostic sequence. After the diagnostics are successfully completed, the SLC processor enters Run mode and normal operation begins.
ATTENTION
This module is a device used for communications. Improper configuration or module failure may cause communications to stop. Be careful to avoid system designs that would cause potential safety concerns within the system in the event of a communications failure.
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Chapter

Communicate with the Interface Module

This chapter explains:
full- and half-duplex DF1 communication.
local and remote half-duplex operation.
communicating with master and slave DH-485 devices.
communicating with a modem.
3

DF1 Communication

The module supports full-duplex DF1 protocol and half-duplex DF1 slave protocol on its RS-232 connection to the host computer (using the DF1 Port). The details of these protocols can be found in the DF1 Protocol and Command Set Reference Manual, publication 1770-RM516.
Full-duplex DF1 Protocol
Full-duplex DF1 protocol is provided for applications where high performance peer-to-peer communication is needed.
In full-duplex mode, the module can send embedded responses. If the embedded response detect option is set to auto-detect embedded response, the module will not send embedded responses until it receives one from the host. The module makes an assumption that if a host computer sends embedded responses, it can also receive them.
In full-duplex mode, the destination address in a packet sent from the host computer to the module is the address of the DH-485 node for which the packet is intended. The source address in packets received by the host computer from the module is the node address of the sender.
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Full-duplex (Point-to-point)

Full-duplex (Point-to-point)
Interface Module
RSLinx
Modem
Modem
(1747-KE)
1747-C13 Cable
This illustration shows a connection to a single remote SLC node. The 1747-C13 cable eliminates the need for a 1747-AIC link coupler for connections to one node.

Full-duplex (Network Example)

Full-duplex (Network Example)
Interface Module
RSLinx
Link Coupler ((1747-AIC)
Modem
Modem
Link Coupler ((1747-AIC)
Link Coupler ((1747-AIC)
(1747-KE)
This illustration shows a connection to a remote DH-485 network of up to 31 SLC nodes.
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Half-duplex DF1 Protocol
The module provides two modes of half-duplex addressing: local and remote. Local mode is provided for compatibility with earlier DF1 products, such as the Data Highway/Data Highway Plus Asynchronous Interface Module (catalog number 1770-KF2) and when only one interface module is used in the system.
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You may prefer local mode for use in applications where the RS-232C link is not networked, since it simplifies the polling algorithm.
Remote mode should be used when more than 31 SLC nodes are required on the DH-485 network. Because the interface module is transparent to the master device, existing drivers can be used without rewriting.

Local Mode

Local mode requires an intelligent master device, capable of specifying both a station address and a destination address. Because the interface module acts as a slave on a half-duplex network, the half-duplex master’s access to the DH-485 node is indirect. The destination address and the station address are generally different.
In local mode, the polling algorithm used by the half-duplex master is simplified so that the master only needs to poll the single interface module. The module will respond to messages from the half-duplex master only if the station address contained in these messages is the node address of the interface module. The module then forwards the packet to the appropriate DH-485 node, as defined by the destination address.
Responses from remote nodes on the DH-485 network contain a destination address equal to that of the interface module, and not that of the half-duplex master device. The module responds to poll packets from the half-duplex master by returning whatever data has been forwarded to it by the remote nodes under its jurisdiction.
In the Local Mode illustration on page 3-4, the half-duplex master only polls the interface module at station address 01.
Messages from the half-duplex master to the SLC 500 controllers are sent using a master message containing both the station address of the interface module (node 01) and the destination address of the SLC 500 controller (node 03 for example). Responses from the SLC 500 controllers to the half-duplex master contain the destination address of the interface module (node 01), which then returns all responses to the half-duplex master station upon being polled.
During configuration of the interface module, the module’s destination address, or slave address, is selected if Local mode has been selected.
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Local Mode
PLC 5 controller
DF1 Master

Remote Mode

Link Coupler ((1747-AIC)
RS-232C DF1
Link Coupler ((1747-AIC)
DH-485
SLC 500
Node 02
DH-485
Link Coupler ((1747-AIC)
SLC 500
Node 01
SLC 500
Node 03
SLC 500
Node 00
The valid range of slave addresses on a half-duplex network is 000 through 376 octal (000 through 254 decimal) accommodating a total of
255 devices. The valid range of addresses on a DH-485 network is 00 through 37 octal (00 through 31 decimal).
To let addressing of up to 255 DH-485 nodes, eight groups (group numbers 00 through 07) of DH-485 networks are established. Each group number defines a DH-485 network, which can consist of up to 32 nodes each (except for group 07 which is limited to 31 nodes).
Refer to the table on page 3-6.
During configuration of the interface module, the module’s group number is selected if Remote mode has been selected.
In remote mode, the module appears transparent to the half-duplex master, so that remote SLC 500 controllers can be polled directly as individual slaves on the half-duplex network. The interface module responds to the half-duplex master if the station address specified corresponds to the node address of any (token-passing) station on the DH-485 network connected to that interface module.
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Messages from the remote nodes on the DH-485 network (such as the SLC nodes) use the destination address of the module. Normally the module responds to a message from the DF1 master by swapping the source and destination addresses in the received message, assuring that the reply message is sent to the proper DF1 master station.
If a DH-485 node initiates a message to the DF1 master, the module overwrites the destination address with the master station value configured in the Remote mode submenu. The message received by the half-duplex master will contain a source address equal to the station address specified in the poll packet, and a destination address equal to the address of the half-duplex master device.
Remember that half-duplex DF1 (group) addresses are in octal and DH-485 node addresses are in decimal.
The table on page 3-6 provides the conversion using the group number.
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Half-duplex Remote Address Conversion Table
DH-485
Node
Address
(decimal)
Group 00 Group 01 Group 02 Group 03 Group 04 Group 05 Group 06 Group 07
Half–duplex DF1 Address (octal)
00 000 040 100 140 200 240 300 340
01 001 041 101 141 201 241 301 341
02 002 042 102 142 202 242 302 342
03 003 043 103 143 203 243 303 343
04 004 044 104 144 204 244 304 344
05 005 045 105 145 205 245 305 345
06 006 046 106 146 206 246 306 346
07 007 047 107 147 207 247 307 347
08 010 050 110 150 210 250 310 350
09 011 051 111 151 211 251 311 351
10 012 052 112 152 222 252 322 352
11 013 053 113 153 213 253 313 353
12 014 054 114 154 214 254 314 354
13 015 055 115 155 215 255 315 355
14 016 056 116 156 216 256 316 356
15 017 057 117 157 217 257 317 357
16 020 060 120 160 220 260 320 360
17 021 061 121 161 221 261 321 361
18 022 062 122 162 222 262 322 362
19 023 063 123 163 223 263 323 363
20 024 064 124 164 224 264 324 364
21 025 065 125 165 225 265 325 365
22 026 066 126 166 226 266 326 366
23 027 067 127 167 227 267 327 367
24 030 070 130 170 230 270 330 370
25 031 071 131 171 231 271 331 371
26 032 072 132 172 232 272 332 372
27 033 073 133 173 233 273 333 373
28 034 074 134 174 234 274 334 374
29 035 075 135 175 235 275 335 375
30 036 076 136 176 236 276 336 376
31 037 077 137 177 237 277 337 Illegal
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Remote Mode Addressing on a Multi-drop Network Example

This example shows a PLC-5 controller as the half-duplex master in a multi-drop configuration. Each interface module has been configured after Remote mode has been selected. The half-duplex master address of the PLC-5 controller has been set to 010 (octal).
Remote Mode Addressing on a Multi-drop Network
PLC-5 processor
010
8
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Dedicated Line
Modem
SLC 500
005
8
05
SLC 500
002 02
SLC 500
011 09
Interface Module
010
8
01
8
8
Dedicated Line
Modem
Interface Module
040
8
Dedicated Line
Modem
00
SLC 500
044
8
04
SLC 500
043
8
03
XXX
= DF1 Multi-drop Address (octal)
8
XX = DH-485 Local (decimal) Network Address
Group 01Group 00
SLC 500
100
8
00
SLC 500
131
8
25
SLC 500
120 16
Interface Module
0101
8
01
8
SLC 500
104
8
04
Group
Dedicated Line
Modem
02
IMPORTANT
Each interface module must be set up for a unique group number.
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The group number is used by the interface module to create a half-duplex DF1 address for each node on the DH-485 network. The DF1 addresses are the octal equivalent of an eight bit binary word with the three most significant bits corresponding to the group number and the five least significant bits corresponding to the local network address.
Addresses
Group Number
(3 in this example)
and
DH-485 Local Network Address
(29 in this example)
011 11101
combine to make this binary word
which has this octal value.
(DF1 Multi-drop Address)
The following table lists the devices from the above network along with their DH-485 local network address and their DF1 multi-drop address.
Devices and Corresponding Addresses
Group Device DH-485 Address
00 1747–KE 01 00|000|001 001
SLC 500 02 00|000|010 002
SLC 500 05 00|000|101 005
SLC 500 09 00|001|001 011
01 1747–KE 00 00|100|000 040
SLC 500 04 00|100|100 044
SLC 500 03 00|100|011 043
1747–KE 01 01|000|001 101
02 SLC 500 00 01|000|000 100
SLC 500 25 01|011|001 131
SLC 500 16 01|010|000 120
SLC 500 04 01|000|100 104
01
(decimal)
111 101
17
DF1 Address (binary)
5
DF1 Address (octal equivalent)
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Slave-to-slave Communication

The interface module lets communication from a DH-485 network device to a single DF1 slave device, regardless of which mode of half-duplex addressing is selected (local or remote). To achieve this, the interface module’s Master Station Address must be configured as that DF1 slave address.
For example, if the RSLinx terminal in the illustration below is DF1 node 3, the interface module’s Master Station Address must be configured as node 3.
Slave-to-slave Communication
PLC-5 processor (DF1 Master)
(DF1 Slave)
DF1 Slave
Dedicated Line
Modem
Dedicated Line Modem
Dedicated Line
Modem
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Interface Module (1747-KE)
In this illustration, a packet from the RSLinx computer, intended for an SLC node, is first transferred to the PLC-5 controller (DF1 master). The PLC-5 controller then transfers the packet to the interface module, which converts it to a DH-485 packet and sends it to the specified SLC node. The SLC node’s response goes through the interface module to the PLC-5 controller. The PLC-5 controller then transfers the response to the RSLinx computer.
The operation of slave-to-slave communication differs slightly depending on whether the interface module is in local or remote mode.
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Slave-to-slave communication
When the interface module is in Slave-to-slave communication occurs
Local mode Only if the module’s DF1 node is the same as the
DH-485 node for which the message is destined. In this mode the RSLinx computer can only communicate with one SLC node.
For example, if you want a DF1 slave terminal in the illustration above to communicate with an SLC processor in node 2 of the DH-485 network, then the interface module’s DF1 slave address must be set to 2.
Remote mode Between the DF1 slave and any of the DH-485
devices connected to the interface module. The addresses for the DH-485 devices are determined by the group number in the interface module.
Refer to the Half-duplex Remote Address Conversion Table in Chapter 3.

Communicate with DH-485 Devices

For example, if the interface module in the illustration above is configured as group 03, and the DH-485 node to be accessed has a DH-485 address of 01, then the DF1 slave device will use address 141 (octal) when accessing this device.
ATTENTION
Do not force outputs to a remote SLC system through the interface module. Phone line disturbances, interface module failure, or other system failure could disrupt remote communications and cause the outputs to remain active.
DH-485 Token Passing Devices
The interface module operates as a token passing master on the DH-485 network. It can communicate with other DH-485 master stations (such as an SLC 5/02 processor) and with DH-485 token passing slave devices (such as an SLC 5/01 processor).
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The module communicates with other master stations using the Allen-Bradley programmable controller command set. For details, refer to the DF1 Protocol and Command Set Reference Manual, publication 1770-RM516.
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DH-485 Non-Token Passing Devices
The DH-485 network also supports non-token passing slave devices. The module communicates with these slaves using a special PLC command (CMD) byte.
Application programs communicate with non-token passing slaves via Send and Receive Data (SRD) messages on DH-485. The SRD message is a link layer service provided on DH-485. The Programmable Controller Communications Command Set (PCCC) has been extended to provide SRD messages by setting the PCCC CMD byte to 09. The SRD message cannot be used in slave-to-slave communication.
A detailed description of the packet is found in the DF1 Protocol and Command Set Reference Manual, publication 1770-RM516.
The format of the application layer data within the packet is completely dependent on how the destination device is implemented. Refer to the destination device’s user manual for this information.

Communicate with a Modem

The hardware handshaking option must be enabled for the module to properly control a modem.
The module continually asserts DTR while it is waiting for a call.
Under this condition, the modem answers a call and asserts DCD upon connection. When the module detects DCD, communications can start.
After detecting DCD, the module continues to monitor the DCD line. If DCD goes off, the module restarts the 10-second timeout. If DCD is not restored within 10 seconds, the module initiates the hang-up sequence. This feature lets the remote node to redial in case the connection was lost due to a fault in the phone system.
This handshaking is necessary to guarantee access to the phone line. If the handshaking protocol is defeated by improper selection of modem options or wiring of communication cables, the modem may still answer a call. But if the connection is lost, the modem will not hang up. It will then be impossible for the remote node to reestablish the connection because it will get a busy signal.
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For successful modem communication be sure that:
RSLinx software and the interface module agree on communication rate and error checking.
both modems have the echo disabled.
both modems have Carrier Detect set to normal (unforced).
both modems have DTR Dialing disabled.
the modem to receive the call has auto answer enabled.
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Chapter

Installation and System Configuration

This chapter provides the following installation and system configuration information.
European Union directives compliance
Module functionality
Mode selection
Port configuration verification
Module installation
Cable connection
SLC chassis, DF1 driver, and module configuration
4

European Union Directives Compliance

ATTENTION
If this product has the CE mark, it is approved for installation within the European Union and EEA regions. It has been designed and tested to meet the following directives.
Do not install or remove the 1747-KE module from the SLC chassis until all power dissipates from the SLC 500 power supply (approximately 10 seconds).
EMC Directive
This product is tested to meet Council Directive 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and the following standards, in whole or in part, documented in a technical construction file:
EN 50081-2 EMC - Generic Emission Standard, Part 2 - Industrial Environment
EN 50082-2 EMC - Generic Immunity Standard, Part 2 - Industrial Environment
This product is intended for use in an industrial environment.
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Choose the Module’s Functionality

Your series B interface module has the ability to function as a series A interface module. This feature may be important to you if you are replacing a series A module with a series B module.
Refer to page 4-2 for more information.
The module’s functionality depends on the placement of the JW4 jumper. Horizontal placement of the jumper gives the module functionality equivalent to a series A interface module, while vertical placement of the jumper accesses the added functionality of a series B interface module.

Module Functionality Settings

Series A Functionality (mod. config. ID=4209)
Horizontal
Configuration
Mode
Horizontal Run
Mode
Series B Functionality (mod. config. ID=3509)
Vertical
Configuration
Mode
Vertical Run
Mode
Add an Interface Module to Your System
If you are not replacing a series A module, you will want to access the full functionality of the series B module. Therefore, as you work through the remainder of this manual, follow the instructions for series B functionality (vertical placement of the JW4 jumper).
Skip the next section and move on to Set the Module’s Mode.
Replace a Series A Interface Module in Your System
IMPORTANT

Series A Functionality

If you do not want to alter the existing configuration in your user program in any way, choose the series A functionality for your new module. The horizontal placement of JW4 gives the series B module a
Choosing series B functionality requires you to change the module configuration ID assigned in your processor.
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module configuration ID equivalent to the module configuration ID of the series A module you are replacing (4209).
As you work through the remainder of this manual, follow the instructions for series A functionality (horizontal placement of the JW4 jumper).
IMPORTANT
The increased functionality of the series B interface module (for example, the Real Time Clock, backplane configuration, and SLC processor reset of the interface module) is not available with the series A functionality.

Series B Functionality

The series B module functions identical to the series A module, but has these additional features.
Real Time Clock (RTC)
Backplane configuration
SLC processor reset of the interface module
If you want to use the added features of the series B interface module, follow the directions given for series B functionality (vertical placement of the JW4 jumper) as you work through the remainder of this manual.
IMPORTANT
You will be required to change the module configuration ID assigned in your processor. The vertical placement of the JW4 jumper gives your module a configuration ID that differs from the configuration ID of your series A interface module.
The procedure for changing the module configuration ID is explained later in this chapter.
See page 4-13 for more information.
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Set the Module’s Mode

Setting the module’s mode depends on which method you want to use to configure the module. You can configure the module using:
an ASCII terminal.
backplane communications.
IMPORTANT
You can only use backplane communications if you selected series B functionality for the module.
Decide which method you want to use and then place the JW4 jumper according to the directions given below.
Configure with an ASCII Terminal
Configuration of the interface module with an ASCII terminal is allowed only when the JW4 jumper is in Configuration mode. Place the module in the Configuration mode that corresponds to the functionality you chose for the interface module.

JW4 in Configuration Mode

Series A Functionality Series B Functionality
Horizontal
Configuration
Mode
Vertical
Configuration
Mode
Configure Through the Backplane
Reading and writing configuration data through the backplane is allowed only for series B interface modules, and then only when the JW4 jumper is in the vertical Run mode position. Place the module in vertical Run mode.

JW4 in Vertical Run Mode

JW4
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Verify CONFIG Port Configuration

RS-423/232
RS-422
RS-485
Jumper JW1, located at the top of the module, selects the following electrical interface for the CONFIG port.
RS-423/232 (default)
RS-422
RS-485

CONFIG Port Configuration

246810
13579
JW1 CONFIG Port
ATTENTION
All other jumper settings are illegal and may cause damage to the module.
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Verify DF1 Port Configuration

RS-423/232
RS-485
RS-422
Jumper JW2 selects the following electrical interface for the DF1 port.
RS-423/232 (default)
RS-422
RS-485

DF1 Port Configuration

13579
246810
JW2 DF1 Port
ATTENTION
All other jumper settings are illegal and may cause damage to the module.
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Install Your Module in an Open Slot

Installation procedures for this module are the same as any other digital I/O or specialty module.
IMPORTANT
ATTENTION
Make sure you have JW1, JW2, and JW4 configured.
Do not install or remove the 1747-KE module from the SLC 500 chassis until all power dissipates from the SLC 500 power supply (approximately 10 seconds).
To install the module:
1. Align the full-size module circuit board with the chassis card
guide.
The first slot (slot 0) of the first chassis is reserved for the CPU.
2. Slide the module into the chassis until the top and bottom
latches are latched.
To remove the module, press the releases at the top and bottom of the module and slide it out.
Module Release
Card Guide
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Connect Cable to CONFIG or DF1 Ports

The CONFIG and DF1 ports communicate to user devices through RS-423/232, RS-422, and RS-485 Communication modes.
The Communication mode is selected by setting jumpers JW1 and JW2 as described on pages 4-5 and 4-6.
IMPORTANT
The following table and cable drawings assume the peripheral devices have conventional pin assignments. Check the documentation for your device to verify signals conform to those shown.
Use these pin assignments to construct communication cables for the CONFIG and DF1 ports. These connectors must be wired to correspond to the selected communication mode.

Pin Assignments for CONFIG and DF1 Ports

Pin for Interface Module
1
RS-423/232 Signal
(1)
RS-422 Signal
RS-485 Signal
IBM AT Standard RS-423/232
Signal 25-pin
Pin
9-pin Pin
TXD- TRXD- DCD or CD81
2 RXD RXD-
3TXD
4DTR
(2)
(2) (2)
(3)
(2)
RXD 3 2
TXD 2 3
DTR 20 4
5 COM COM COM COM 7 5
6 DSR RXD+
7RTS
8CTS
9
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1)
In RS-423 mode, these pins are still connected to their RS-422 loads. Do not use these pins in RS-423 mode.
In RS-422 and RS-485 modes these pins are connected to their RS-423 drivers and receivers. Do not use these pins in either RS-422 or RS-485 modes.
In RS-485 mode, these pins are still connected to their RS-422 receivers. Do not use these pins in RS-485 mode.
IMPORTANT
(2) (2)
(2) (2)
TXD+ TRXD+ RI 22 9
The signal names on a DCE device are viewed from
(3)
DSR 6 6
RTS 4 7
CTS 5 8
a DTE perspective. For example, TXD is a DTE output and also a DCE input.
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These illustrations show wiring diagrams for the RS-423/232, RS-422, and RS-485 communications.

RS-423/232 DTE to DCE (Non-modem Hardware Handshake to DCE)

Interface Module
NC
1
RXD TXD DTR
COM
DSR RTS CTS
NC
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
DTE DCE

RS-423/232 DTE to DCE (Modem Hardware Handshake to DCE)

NC RXD TXD DTR
COM
DSR RTS CTS
NC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
CD
RXD
TXD
DTR
COM
DSR RTS CTS
PeripheralInterface Module
CD
RXD
TXD
DTR
COM
DSR RTS CTS
RI
Peripheral
RI
9-pin 25-pin
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9-pin 25-pin
1
8
2
3
3
2
4
20
5
7
6
6
7
4
8
5
9
22
8 3 2
20
7 6 4 5 22
DTE DCE
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1)
1)
1)
1)

RS-423/232 DTE to DCE (No Handshake to DCE)

PeripheralInterface Module
9-pin 25-pin
NC RXD TXD DTR COM DSR RTS CTS NC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
CD
RXD TXD DTR
COM
DSR RTS CTS
RI
1
8
2
3
3
2
4
20
5
7
6
6
7
4
8
5
9
22
(
(
DTE DCE
(1)
Connect DSR to DTR and CTS to RTS when using devices that cannot disable their hardware handshaking.

RS-423/232 DTE to DTE (Soft or No Handshake to DTE

Interface Module
NC RXD TXD DTR
COM
DSR RTS CTS NC
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
COM
Peripheral
CD RXD TXD DTR
DSR RTS CTS
RI
9-pin 25-pin
1
8
2
3
3
2
4
20
5
7
6
6
7
4
8
5
9
22
(
(
(1)
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DTE DTE
Connect DSR to DTR and CD, and CTS to RTS when using devices that cannot disable their handshaking.

RS-422

PeripheralInterface Module
TXD­RXD-
COM RXD+
TXD+
DTE
1 2 3
RXD­TXD-
4 5 6 7
COM TXD+
8 9
RXD+

RS-485

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PeripheralInterface Module

Connect Cable to the DH-485 Port

TRXD-
COM
TRXD+
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
DTE
TRXD-
COM
TRXD+
The DH485 port can communicate to user devices through the DH-485 Communication mode. Use a 1747-C11, 1747-C10, or 1747-C13 interface cable to connect the module to a link coupler interfaced with the DH-485 network.
If you use the 1747-C11 or 1747-C10 cable, it connects between the DH-485 port on the module and the J1 (CPU) connector on the link coupler. Power for the link coupler will come from the interface module.
Refer to page A-1 for more information.

Connect to the DH-485 Port via the 1747-C11 Cable

Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
J1 (CPU)
Cable (1747-C11)
Interface Module (1747-KE)
CONFIG Port
DF1 Port
DH-485 Port
If you use the 1747-C13 cable, it connects between the DH-485 port on the module and the J2 (Peripheral) connector on the link coupler. Power for the link coupler must be provided from some other source.
See page A-1 for more information.
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Connect to the DH-485 Port via the 1747-C11 Cable

Link Coupler (1747-AIC)
Cable (1747-C11)
Power is supplied to link coupler through the DH-485 port on the SLC 500 processor.
OR
Power is supplied to link coupler by an eternal power source.
J2 (Peripheral)
J1 (CPU)
The 1747-C13 cable can also connect the module’s DH-485 port directly to a single SLC processor. It connects between the DH-485 port on the module and the DH-485 port on the SLC 500 processor.

Connect to the DH-485 Port via the 1747-C13 Cable

SLC 500 Processor
Interface Module (1747-KE)
Cable (1747-C11)
Interface Module (1747-KE)
CONFIG Port
DF1 Port
DH-485 Port
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Module is connected directly to the DH-485 port on the SLC processor.
Cable (1747-C13)
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Configure Your SLC Chassis

The slot containing the interface module must be assigned within the SLC program. Using RSLogix 500 software, you can either manually insert the KE module into the chassis configuration in I/O Configuration or select Read I/O Config to read the current I/O configuration out of the processor and insert the module automatically. Enter the module ID code 4209. The ID code for interface modules with series A functionality is 4209, while the ID code for the interface modules with series B functionality is 3509. Entering the module ID code will automatically create the correct input and output words.
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Configure the DF1 Driver within RSLinx Software

To configure the DF1 driver within RSLinx software:
1. Open RSLinx Classic.
2. Select Configure Drivers.
3. Click Add New.
4. Click Auto-Configure.
If RSLinx software successfully communicates with the 1747-KE module, the following dialog appears.
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Configure Your Module

Complete the Installation of Your Module

Configuration instructions are in Chapter 5, Module Configuration Using an ASCII Terminal, and Chapter 6, Module Configuration Using the Backplane.
Proceed to the chapter that corresponds to the configuration method you have chosen.
ATTENTION
This module is a device used for communications. Improper configuration or module failure may cause communications to stop. Be careful to avoid system designs that would cause probable safety concerns within the system in the event of a communication failure.
Once your interface module has been configured, complete the module’s installation.
ATTENTION
Do not install or remove the 1747-KE module from the SLC 500 chassis until all power dissipates from the SLC 500 power supply (approximately 10 seconds).
1. If you configured your module using an ASCII terminal, place
the module into Run mode.

a. Remove the module from the chassis.

The removal is reverse of the installation directions found on page 4-7.

b. Place your module in Run mode using JW4

Series A Functionality (mod. config. ID=4209)
Horizontal Run
Mode
Series B Functionality (mod. config. ID=3509)
Vertical Run
Mode
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c. Re-insert the module into the chassis.

IMPORTANT
Make sure you have JW4 positioned for the Run mode that corresponds to the functionality you’ve chosen for your module.
2. Connect the DF1 cable to the DF1 port.
3. Connect the DH-485 cable to the DH-485 port.
4. Insert the cable tie in the slots and secure the cable.
5. Cover all unused slots with the Card Slot Filler (catalog number
1746-N2).
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DF1 Port
DH-485 Port
6. Apply power to the SLC 500 chassis.
7. Verify that the LED indicators on the module indicate normal
operation per the LED indicator table on page 1-3.
Chapter
5

Module Configuration Using an ASCII Terminal

This chapter guides you through the configuration of your interface module using an ASCII terminal.
If you prefer to configure your module using backplane communication, proceed to Chapter 6.
Once you complete the configuration, return to page 4-15 for instructions on completing the installation of your module.
This chapter includes:
configuration of the ASCII terminal.
overview of module configuration with a terminal.
top level setup menu.
CONFIG port menu.
DF1 port menu.
DH-485 port menu.
DF1 protocol menu.
display parameters menu.
IMPORTANT
Configuration with an ASCII terminal is an alternate configuration method than that presented in Chapter 6, Module Configuration Using the Backplane.
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ASCII Terminal Configuration

To communicate with the interface module through an ASCII terminal, connect the terminal to the CONFIG port.

ASCII Terminal Configuration

Interface Module (1747-KE)
ASCII Terminal
Cable (1747-C13)
The ASCII terminal can be any industrial terminal, workstation, or personal computer with terminal mode software that communicates in alphanumeric mode.
Allen-Bradley has a development software package (catalog number 1747-PBASE) for the SLC 500 BASIC module that is capable of ASCII terminal emulation on an IBM compatible computer.
HyperTerminal is a terminal emulation program included with all versions of MicroSoft Windows.
Configure the ASCII terminal’s communication parameters for:
1200 Kbps.
8 bits per character.
no parity.
1 stop bit.
software handshaking enabled (
XON/XOFF).
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Module Configuration with a Terminal Overview

Configuration of the module with an ASCII terminal requires:
an ASCII terminal connected to the CONFIG port.
jumper JW4 to be in the configuration position.
See page 4-4 for more information.
knowledge of the communication parameters of the devices you will be connecting to each of the module ports.
knowledge of what types of cables will be used to connect devices to the module ports.
Refer to the cable information beginning on page 4-8.
When you power up the module and your ASCII terminal, a Top Level Setup menu appears. The menu structure is three levels deep.

Menu Structure

Top Level
Setup
Menu
CONFIG
Setup
Port
DF1 Port
Setup
DH-485 Port
Setup
Half-duplex
Setup
DF1
Protocol
Setup
Display
Parameters
Full-duplex
Setup
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Top Level Setup Menu

The Top Level Setup Menu provides six selections.

Top Level Setup Menu

1747 KE Module, FRN #
T
op Level Setup Menu.
1.
CONFIG PORT
2. DF1 PORT
3. DH 485 PORT
4. DF1 PROTOCOL
5. DISPLA X. SA
Enter Selection. . . . .
Y P
ARAMETERS
VE AND EXIT
To redisplay the above menu, press [ENTER].
To access the corresponding menus (described on the following
pages), press [1] through [5].
To save changes and exit, press [X]. This enables the DH-485 and DF1 ports.
IMPORTANT
After configuration is complete, place the module in Run mode as described on page 4-15.
If you operate the module in Configuration mode, cycling power will disable the DF1 and DH-485 ports, return to the configuration mode, and display the Top Level Setup Menu on your ASCII terminal.
Change Parameters for Menus 1 through 4
To change any of the parameters in menus 1 through 4:
1. Select the parameter you wish to change. The current parameter
setting and a prompt for entering a new value appear at the bottom of the screen.
2. Type in the new value and press [ENTER].
If you enter an invalid value, the ASCII terminal beeps and the prompt remains. Refer to the tables on pages 5-5 through 5-12 for the valid parameter options.
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When you enter a valid value the prompt line disappears, indicating that your change has been saved. You now have the option to select another parameter.
3. Once you finish changing parameters, press [X] to return to the
Top Level Setup Menu.

CONFIG Port Menu

The CONFIG PORT Setup Menu provides six selections.

CONFIG Port Setup Menu

CONFIG
Enter Selection. . . . .
PORT
Setup Menu
1. Baudrate
2. Bits per character
3. Parity
4. Stop bits
5. Handshaking X. SA
VE AND EXIT

CONFIG PORT Setup Parameters

Whenever the module is powered up, the CONFIG port is set to the default parameters. If these parameters are changed and the setup is saved, they will remain changed only as long as module power remains on. Whenever power to the module is cycled off, the CONFIG port parameters return to their default values.
CONFIG PORT Setup Parameters
Parameter Default Options Description
Communication Rate 1200 300, 600, 1200, 2400,
4800, 9600, 19200
Bits Per Character 8 7, 8 The size in number of bits of each character to be
Parity None Even, Odd, None Used for checking data during the transfer. Must be set the
Stop Bits 1 1, 2 Used for delineating data during the transfer. Must be set
Handshaking Software None, Software,
Hardware, Both
The speed in bits per second at which data is transferred. Must be set the same as the ASCII terminal.
transferred. Must be set the same as the ASCII terminal.
same as the ASCII terminal.
the same as the ASCII terminal.
Describes the communication protocol. If Hardware handshaking or Both is selected, you must use cables wired accordingly.
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DF1 Port Menu

The DF1 PORT Setup Menu provides five selections.

DF1 PORT Setup Menu

DF1
POR
T Setup Menu
1. Baudrate
2. Bits per character
3. Parity
4. Stop bits
X. SA
VE AND EXIT
Enter Selection. . . . .

DF1 Port Setup Parameters

When the module is powered up for the first time, the DF1 port will be set to the default parameters. If these parameters are changed and the setup is saved, then the module will always power up with the new settings, unless the battery fails and power to the module’s RAM is lost.
DF1 Port Setup Parameters
Parameter Default Options Description
Communication Rate 1200 300, 600, 1200, 2400,
4800, 9600, 19200
Bits Per Character 8 7, 8 The size in number of bits of each character to be
Parity None Even, Odd, None Used for checking data during the transfer. Must be set the
Stop Bits 1 1, 2 Used for delineating data during the transfer. Must be set
The speed in bits per second at which data is transferred. Must be set the same as the DF1 device.
transferred. Must be set the same as the DF1 device.
same as the DF1 device.
the same as the DF1 device.
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DH-485 Port Menu

The DH-485 PORT Setup Menu provides six selections.

DH-485 Port Menu

DF1
POR
T Setup Menu
1. Baudrate
2. Bits per character
3. Parity
4. Stop bits
X. SA
VE AND EXIT
Enter Selection. . . . .

DH-485 Port Setup Parameters

When the module is powered up for the first time, the DH-485 port will be set to the default parameters. If these parameters are changed and the setup is saved, then the module will always power up with the new settings, unless the battery fails and power to the module’s RAM is lost.
DH-485 Port Setup Parameters
Parameter Default Options Description
Node Address 2 0...31 (decimal) The address of this node on the DH-485 network. Every
device on the DH-485 network must be given a unique node address. For optimum performance, set devices to consecutive addresses starting at 0. This minimizes the solicitation of new stations.
Max. Node Address 31 1...31 (decimal) The number of nodes that will be polled. For optimum
performance this value should be set no larger than the value of the highest numbered node on the network.
Message Timeout 10,000 ms 100...12,750 ms The time to wait for a response to a message sent on a
DH-485 network.
Pass Through Disabled Enabled, Disabled Determines whether diagnostic commands are executed
by the module (Disabled) or passed through to the host (Enabled).
Communication Rate 19200 300, 600, 1200, 2400,
4800, 9600, 19200
The speed in bits per second at which data is transferred on the DH-485 link. Important: All stations on the DH-485 link must be set to the same communication rate.
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DF1 Protocol Menu

When you press [4] to select the DF1 Protocol Menu, you are first prompted at the bottom of the Top Level Setup Menu to select [H] or [F] for half- or full-duplex.
IMPORTANT
Choose [F] for full-duplex when using RSLinx software.

DF1 Protocol Menu

1. CONFIG PORT
2. DF1 PORT
3. DH 485 PORT
4. DF1 PROTOCOL
5. DISPLA X. SA
Enter
Selection. . . . .4
DF1 Duplex = Full, New V
Y P
ARAMETERS
VE AND EXIT
alue (H/F) =

DF1 Full-duplex Setup Menu

Select full-duplex by pressing [F] when prompted at the bottom of the Top Level Setup Menu. The DF1 Full-duplex Setup Menu provides 12 selections.
DF1 Full-duplex Setup Menu
DF1
Full Duplex Setup Menu
1. Duplicate Packet Detection
2. Checksum
3. Constant Carrier Detect
4. Modem Init String
5. Modem Init String Delay
6. Message T
7. Hardware Handshaking
8. Embedded Response Detect
9. ACK T A. ENQuiry Retries B. NAK Received Retries
X. SA
imeout
imeout
VE AND EXIT
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DF1 Full-duplex Setup Parameters

When the module is powered up for the first time, the DF1 protocol will be set to the default parameters. If these parameters are changed and the setup is saved, then the module will always power up with the new settings, unless the battery fails and power to the module’s RAM is lost.
DF1 Full-duplex Setup Parameters
Parameter Default Options Description
Duplicate Packet Detection
Checksum BCC BCC, CRC16 Determines the type of error detection that will be
Constant Carrier Detect Disabled Disabled, Enabled If enabled, hardware handshaking is forced on. The
Modem Init String (blank) Lets you configure your modem using Hayes
Modem Init String Delay 0 s 0...25 s Determines the amount of time the module will wait
Message Timeout 10,000 ms 100...12,750 ms The time to wait for a response to a message sent on a
Hardware Handshaking Disabled Disabled, Enabled If enabled, the module will use the RTS and CTS
Embedded Response Detect
ACK Timeout 200 x 5 ms (0...65,535) x 5 ms Determines the time the module will wait for an ACK
ENQuiry Retries 2 0...254 Determines the number of enquiry retries that will be
NAK Received Retries 2 0...254 Determines the number of packet retries that will be
Disabled Enabled, Disabled Determines whether duplicate message detection is
Disabled or Enabled. When enabled, duplicate messages will be acknowledged and discarded.
used on the DF1 link. It must be the same as that for any application programs that may be running.
module will monitor the carrier from the modem (DCD signal) and will not begin communication until it is detected.
commands upon every power cycle of the module. For example, entering ATDT here would get the modem’s attention (AT) and set it to tone dialing (DT). Sending a (~) character will produce a 1 s wait on the modem. Refer to your modem user manual for details.
before sending the Modem Init String to the modem.
DF1 network. This parameter is rounded down to the nearest 50 ms increment. For example, if you enter 199 ms, it is accepted as 150 ms.
signals for control of the modem.
Embedded Response
Embedded Response, Auto Detect Embedded Response
Selecting Embedded Response lets the module to send embedded responses within packets. Selecting Auto Detect Embedded Response causes the module to use embedded responses only if an embedded response from the host is received by the module.
to be received from the host DF1 device.
attempted before a packet transmission is considered to have failed.
attempted when NAK responses are received on previous transmissions of the packet.
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DF1 Half-duplex Setup Menu

When you press [4] on the Top Level Setup Menu, you are prompted at the bottom of the menu to select [H] or [F] for half- or full-duplex. Enter [H] to display the Half–Duplex Setup Menu.
IMPORTANT
Choose [F] for full-duplex when using RSLinx software.
DF1 Half-duplex Setup Menu
DF1
Half Duplex Setup Menu
1. Duplicate Packet Detection
2. Checksum
3. Constant Carrier Detect
4. Modem Init String
5. Modem Init String Delay
6. Message T
7. Hardware Handshaking
8. Poll T
9. Message Retries A. R
TS On Delay
B. R
TS Of C. Local/Remote Mode D. Slave Address/Group Number C. Master Station Address X. SA
Enter Selection. . . . .
imeout
imeout
f Delay
VE AND EXIT
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When the module is powered up for the first time, the DF1 protocol will be set to the default parameters. If these parameters are changed and the setup is saved, then the module will always power up with the new settings, unless the battery fails and power to the module’s RAM is lost.
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DF1 Half-duplex Setup Parameters

Parameter Default Options Description
Duplicate Packet Detection
Disabled Enabled, Disabled Determines whether duplicate message detection is Disabled
or Enabled. When enabled, duplicate messages will be acknowledged and discarded.
Checksum BCC BCC, CRC16 Determines the type of error detection that will be used on
the DF1 link. It must be the same as that for the DF1 device.
Constant Carrier Detect Disabled Disabled, Enabled If enabled, hardware handshaking is forced on. The module
will monitor the carrier from the modem (DCD signal) and will not begin communication until it is detected.
Modem Init String (blank) Lets you configure your modem using Hayes commands upon
every power cycle of the module. For example, entering ATDT here would get the modem’s attention (AT) and set it to tone dialing (DT). Sending a (~) character will produce a one second wait on the modem. Refer to your modem user manual for details.
Modem Init String Delay 0 s 0...25 s Determines the amount of time the module will wait before
sending the Modem Init String to the modem.
Message Timeout 10,000 ms 100...12,750 ms The time to wait for a response to a message sent on a DF1
network. This parameter is rounded down to the nearest 50 ms increment. For example, if you enter 199 ms, it is accepted as 150 ms.
Hardware Handshaking Disabled Disabled, Enabled If enabled, the module will use the RTS and CTS signals for
control of the modem.
Poll Timeout 200 x 5 ms (0...65,535) x 5 ms Determines the time to wait to be polled by the DF1 master
before a transmission request is ignored.
Message Retries 2 0...254 Determines the number of allowable retries on the DF1 link
before failure.
RTS On Delay 0 x 5 ms (0...65,535) x 5 ms Determines the delay between the RTS (Request to Send)
signal and the start of transmission by the module. This parameter is only required when communicating with the type of radio modem that requires a delay after exerting the RTS signal. It only takes effect if hardware handshaking is enabled. Refer to your modem user manual.
RTS Off Delay 0 x 5 ms (0...65,499) x 5 ms Determines the delay between the end of the message and
the module setting RTS (Request to Send) inactive. This parameter is only required when communicating with modems that require a delay between sending the last character and raising the RTS signal. It only takes effect if hardware handshaking is enabled. Refer to your modem user manual.
Local/Remote Mode Local Local, Remote Refer to pages 3-3 and 3-4 for a description of these
half-duplex modes.
Slave Address/ Group Number
0 Slave Add. = 0...254
Group No. = 0...7
Slave address is a half-duplex local mode parameter and is the address of the module on the DF1 link. Group Number is a half-duplex remote mode parameter and allows a means of addressing more than 32 DH-485 nodes.
This is explained in detail on page 3-4.
Master Station Address 8 (10 octal) 0...254 (decimal) Determines the address of the half-duplex DF1 master
device. For slave-to-slave communication, this is the address of the DF1 slave device. Refer to page 3-10.
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Display Parameters Menu

When you press [5] from the Top Level Setup Menu, you see a screen displaying all of the parameter settings of the CONFIG, DF1, and DH-485 ports. There are two Setup Summary screens, one for full-duplex and one for half-duplex. If you are in full-duplex mode when you select [5] you will see the full-duplex summary screen. Similarly, if you are in half-duplex mode when you select [5] you will see the half-duplex summary screen.
To exit the Display Parameters screen and return to the Top Level Setup Menu, press any key.

Full-duplex Setup Summary

Setup Summary
CONFIG POR T DF1 POR T DH-485 POR T DF1 PR TCL (Full Dup)
Baud 1200 Baud 1200 Baud 19200 DPD Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checksum BCC. . . . . . . .
Bits/char 8 Bits/char 8 Node 2 CCD Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modem Init Delay 0S. . . .
Parity None Parity None Max Node Add 31 Msg Time 10000mS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RTS/CTS Off. . . . . . . . . .
Stop Bits 1 Stop Bits 1 Msg Time 10000ms Em Resp Detect ER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ACK T ime 200x5mS. . . . .
Hndshking Soft Pass Thru Off ENQ Retries 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NAK Retries 2. . . . . . . . .
Modem Init String =
Hit any key to continue. . . . .

Half-duplex Setup Summary

Setup Summary
CONFIG POR T DF1 POR T DH-485 POR T DF1 PR TCL (Half Dup)
Baud 1200 Baud 1200 Baud 19200 DPD Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bits/char 8 Bits/char 8 Node 2 CCD Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parity None Parity None Max Node Add 31 Msg Time 10000mS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop Bits 1 Stop Bits 1 Msg Time 10000ms Poll Time 200x5ms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hndshking Soft Pass Thru Off RTS On Delay 0x5ms. . . . . . . . .
Modem Init String =
Hit any key to continue. . . . .
Checksum BCC. . . . . . . .
Modem Init Delay 0S. . . .
RTS/CTS Off. . . . . . . . . .
Msg Retries 2. . . . . . . . .
Of
f Delay 0x5ms. . . .
RT S
Loc/Rem Local. . . . . . . .
Group 0. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master 8. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter
6

Module Configuration Using the Backplane

IMPORTANT
The interface module can be configured through backplane communications using any SLC fixed, 5/01, 5/02, 5/03, 5/04, or 5/05 processor. This chapter guides you through the configuration of your interface module using backplane communications.
Once you complete the configuration, return to page 4-15 for instructions on completing the installation of your module.
Topics for this chapter include:
configuring the interface module from the SLC processor.
placing the module into software Run mode from the SLC
processor.
reading the module’s configuration from the SLC processor.
examining the SLC processor’s status word.
building the DF1, DH-485, and Modem Init String configuration
packets.
using the Real Time Clock.
establishing a Data Echo between the interface module and the
SLC processor.
resetting the interface module from the SLC processor.
Configuration through the backplane is an alternate configuration method than that presented in Chapter
5. If you prefer to configure your module using an ASCII terminal, or have already done so, you do not need to go through this chapter. Instead, return to Chapter 5 for directions on configuration with a terminal or move on to Chapter 7.

Overview

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In this method of configuration, the SLC processor uses the backplane to load the configuration data into the Output Image file for the interface module. By assigning a Data ID value in the Output Image file you designate which parameters to configure.
6-2 Module Configuration Using the Backplane
There are six valid Data ID values, one for each of the configuration packets you create to configure your interface module.

Valid Data ID Values

Data ID value Lets you build a configuration packet for
01 Calendar/Clock Function
02 DF1 Set Up Parameters
03 DH-485 Set Up Parameters
04 Modem Init String (1...14 characters)
05 Modem Init String (15...28 characters)
06 Data Echo

Configure the Interface Module from the SLC Processor

IMPORTANT
The steps for configuring the module from the SLC processor follow. Use these instructions to build the configuration packets described in the remainder of this chapter.
IMPORTANT
Any of the configuration packets can be sent independently and do not need to be in a particular sequence, with the exception of the Modem Init String packets (Data ID 4 and 5). In this instance, packet ID 4 must be sent before packet ID 5.
The terms software Configuration mode and software Run mode in this chapter refer to the SLC processor changing the interface module’s mode across the backplane. The module’s JW4 jumper must remain in the vertical Run mode (module configuration ID=3509) while using backplane communications.
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Module Configuration Using the Backplane 6-3

Configure the Module From the SLC Processor

With the SLC processor you The interface module then
1. Place the module into software Configuration mode, if it is not already. Do this setting the Module Mode Bit (O:e.0/15).
2. Load the correct Data ID value for the parameters you will configure (O:e.0/0...3).
3. Build the Output Image file with configuration data (O:e.1...7).
4. Write the configuration data by resetting the Read or Write bit (O:e.0/13).
5. Set the Data Handshake bit to indicate the data in the Output Image file is valid (O:e.0/14).
6. Gets the configuration data from the SLC Output file.
7. Configures parameters on the Interface Module.
10. Reset the Data Handshake bit (O:e.0/14).
12. Save your configuration changes by putting the module in software Run mode.
IMPORTANT
The configuration data that is loaded does not take effect until the interface module goes to software Run mode. Therefore, to save your configuration changes be sure to put the module in software Run mode.
8. Echoes the Data ID (I:e.0/0...3) and configuration data (I:e.1...7), and places the status of the configuration transaction in the SLC Input File (I:e.0/4...10).
9. Sets the Data Handshake bit to indicate the image data is valid (I:e.0/14).
11. Resets the Data Handshake bit (I:e.0/14).
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Place the Module into Software Run Mode from SLC Processor

When configuration is complete, place the module in software Run mode by following these steps.

Place the Module in Run Mode

With the SLC processor you The interface module then
1. Reset the Module Mode bit to software Run (O:e.0/15).
2. Set the Data Handshake bit to indicate the data in the Output Image file is valid (O:e.0/14).
3. Resets the Module Mode bit to software Run in the SLC Input Image File (I:e.0/15).
4. Sets the Data Handshake bit (I:e.0/14).
5. Reset the Data Handshake bit (O:e.0/14).
6. Resets the Data Handshake bit (I:e.0/14).
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Read the Module’s Configuration from the SLC Processor

The interface module’s current configuration can be read back to the SLC processor using the Input and Output Image files.
IMPORTANT
The interface module can be in software Run or software Configuration mode during the read operation.

Read the Module’s Configuration from the SLC Processor

With the SLC processor you The interface module then
1. Set the Read or Write bit to indicate a configuration read operation (O:e.0/13).
2. Set the Data ID value for the configuration parameters to be read (O:e.0/0...3).
3. Set the Data Handshake bit to indicate the data in the Output Image file is valid (O:e.0/14).
4. Interprets the Data ID value.
5. Gets the configuration data from the Interface Module.
6. Loads the data into the Input Image file (I:e.1...7).
7. Sets the Data Handshake bit to indicate the image data is valid (I:e.0/14).
8. Read configuration data.
9. 9. Reset the Data Handshake bit (O:e.0/14).
10. 10. Resets the Data Handshake bit (I:e.0/14).
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Examine the SLC Processor’s Status Word

0 = Place module in software Run mode. 1 = Place module in software Configuration mode.
SLC Output Status Word to the Interface Module
The output status word reserved for implementing backplane configuration and for resetting the interface module is shown below. Those status bits not defined here are reserved for future use.

SLC Output Status Word Status Bits

Data Handshake Bit
0 = Data in the output image may not be valid. 1 = Data in the Output Image file is valid.
B
i
t
N
umber
(
decima
Status Word, Word 0
Module Mode Bit
l
)
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Read or Write Bit
Reset Interface Module Bit
1 = Reset the module.
R
0 = Write 1 = Read
RRRRRRR
Data ID Value BIts
Valid Values: 01 = Calendar/Clock Setup 02 = DF1 Configuration 03 = DH-485 Configuration 04 = Modem Init String (characters 1 through 14) 05 = Modem Init String (characters 15 through 28) 06 = Data Echo Function
(all other values are invalid)
O:e.0
SLC Input Status Word from the Interface Module
This is the input status word reserved for implementing backplane configuration and for resetting the interface module. Those status bits not defined below are reserved for future use.

SLC Input Status Word Status Bits

Data Handshake Bit
0 = Input image data may not be valid. 1 = SLC output image data is accepted by the interface module. Input image data is valid.
Module Mode Bit
0 = Module is running. 1 = Module requires configuring or is in software Configuration mode.
(1)
Applies to series B, or later interface modules only.
(1)
B
i
t
N
umber
Status Word, Word 0
Reset Acknowledge Bit
1 = Acknowledges that the module was reset from the SLC processor.
(
decima
l
)
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Battery Status Bit
0 = Battery is good. 1 = Battery is low.
Modem Lost Bit
0 = Modem carrier detected. 1 = Modem carrier inactive (no modem connected).
(1)
Status Code Bits
I:e.0
(1)
Data ID Value Bits
(1)
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Status Codes from the Module to the Processor
The module informs the SLC processor on the status of the configure or read transaction by placing a status value in the Input Image file word 0, bits 4 to 10. A value of 00 indicates that the status is okay.

Status Codes from the Module to the SLC Processor

Value (hex)
01 01 Day
02 02 Month
03 03 Year
04 04 Day of the Week
05 05 Hour
06 06 Minute
07 07 Second
08 08 Data ID
09 09 (Not Used)
0A 10 (Not Used)
0B 11 DF1 Enq/Msg Retry
0C 12 Modem Init String Delay
0D 13 Master Station/NAK Rec Retry
0E 14 Slave Address/Group Number
0F 15 (Not Used)
10 16 DF1 Message Timeout
11 17 (Not Used)
12 18 RTS Off Delay
13 19 DH-485 Node Address
14 20 DH-485 Max Node Address
15 21 DH-485 Communication Rate
16 22 DH-485 Message TImeout
17 23 Modem Init String character
18 24 A write operation is attempted, but the configuration bit is not
Value (dec)
Indicates improper status for
set (still in software Run mode).
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Build the DF1 Configuration Packet

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit Word
(1)
Module
0
1 Embedded
2 Modem Init String Delay (0...25 s) Enq/Msg Retries (0...254)
3 Slave Address (Local) (0...254)
4 ACK/POLL Timeout (0...65,535 x 5 ms)
5 Message Timeout (100...12,750 ms)
6
7
(1)
The output status word is defined on page 6-6. To configure the DF1 parameters the Read or Write Bit must be 0 and the Module Mode Bit must be 1. To read the DF1 parameters, the Read or Write Bit must be 1 and the Module Mode Bit can either be 0 or 1.
(2)
If Constant Carrier Detect is enabled, Hardware Handshaking is forced on.
(3)
The value is ignored if full-duplex is chosen.
Data
Mode
Handshake
Bit
Bit
Group Number (Remote) (0...7)
RTS ON Delay (0...65,535 x 5 ms)
RTS OFF Delay (0...65,499 x 5 ms)
Read or Write Bit
Reset Interface Module Bit
Response Detect (Full) or Local/Rem ote Mode (Half)
Use the SLC processor to set up the DF1 port.
Build the configuration packet shown by following the configuration instructions found on page 6-2.

SLC Output File to the Interface Module

Reserved Data ID=2
Half or
Constant
Full-
Carrier
duplex
Detect
(3)
(3)
(2)
Hardware Hand-
(2)
shaking
Check
Duplicate
sum
Packet Detection
Master Station Address (Half Duplex) (0...254) NAK Rec Retries (Full Duplex) (0...254)
Stop
Parity Bits per
Bits
Character
DF1 Communication Rate
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DF1 Port Setup Parameters

When the module is powered up for the first time, the DF1 port will be set to the default parameters shown in the table below. If these parameters are changed and the setup is saved (by changing to software Run mode), then the module will always power up with the new settings, unless the battery fails and power to the module’s RAM is lost.
DF1 Port Setup Parameters
Parameter Default Options Description
Communication Rate
Bits Per Character 8 bits 0=7 bits, 1=8 bits The size in number of bits of each character to be
Parity None 0 and 3=None, 1=Even, 2=Odd Used for checking data during the transfer. Must be
Stop Bits 1 bit 0=1 bit, 1=2 bits Used for delineating data during the transfer. Must
1200 0=300, 1=600, 2=1200, 3=2400,
4=4800, 5=9600, 6 and 7=19200
The speed in bits per second at which data is transferred. Must be set the same as the DF1 device.
transferred. Must be set the same as the DF1 device.
set the same as the DF1 device.
be set the same as the DF1 device.
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Parameter Default Options Description
Duplicate Packet Detection
Checksum BCC BCC, CRC16 Determines the type of error detection that will be
Constant Carrier Detect Disabled Disabled, Enabled If enabled, hardware handshaking is forced on. The
Modem Init String (blank) Lets you configure your modem using Hayes
Modem Init String Delay 0 s 0...25 s Determines the amount of time the module will wait
Message Timeout 10,000 ms 100...12,750 ms The time to wait for a response to a message sent on a
Hardware Handshaking Disabled Disabled, Enabled If enabled, the module will use the RTS and CTS
Embedded Response Detect
ACK Timeout 200 x 5 ms (0...65,535) x 5 ms Determines the time the module will wait for an ACK
ENQuiry Retries 2 0...254 Determines the number of enquiry retries that will be
NAK Received Retries 2 0...254 Determines the number of packet retries that will be
Disabled Enabled, Disabled Determines whether duplicate message detection is
Embedded Response

DF1 Full-duplex Setup Parameters

Upon initial power up, the module defaults to full–duplex and the parameters shown in the table below. If these parameters are changed and the setup is saved (by changing to software Run mode), then the module will always power up with the new settings, unless the battery fails and power to the module’s RAM is lost.
DF1 Full-duplex Setup Parameters
Disabled or Enabled. When enabled, duplicate messages will be acknowledged and discarded.
used on the DF1 link. It must be the same as that for any application programs that may be running.
module will monitor the carrier from the modem (DCD signal) and will not begin communication until it is detected.
commands upon every power cycle of the module. For example, entering ATDT here would get the modem’s attention (AT) and set it to tone dialing (DT). Sending a (~) character will produce a one second wait on the modem. Refer to your modem user manual for details.
before sending the Modem Init String to the modem.
DF1 network. This parameter is rounded down to the nearest 50 ms increment. For example, if you enter 199 ms, it is accepted as 150 ms.
signals for control of the modem.
Embedded Response, Auto Detect Embedded Response
Selecting Embedded Response lets the module to send embedded responses within packets. Selecting Auto Detect Embedded Response causes the module to use embedded responses only if an embedded response from the host is received by the module.
to be received from the host DF1 device.
attempted before a packet transmission is considered to have failed.
attempted when NAK responses are received on previous transmissions of the packet.
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DF1 Half-duplex Setup Parameters

If you set Word 1, bit 11 to half-duplex (0), the default parameters are those shown in the table on the following page. If these parameters are changed and the setup is saved (by changing to software Run mode), then the module will always power up with the new settings, unless the battery fails and power to the module’s RAM is lost.
DF1 Half-duplex Setup Parameters
Parameter Default Options Description
Duplicate Packet Detection
Checksum BCC BCC, CRC16 Determines the type of error detection that will be used on
Constant Carrier Detect Disabled Disabled, Enabled If enabled, hardware handshaking is forced on. The module
Disabled Enabled, Disabled Determines whether duplicate message detection is
Disabled or Enabled. When enabled, duplicate messages will be acknowledged and discarded.
the DF1 link. It must be the same as that for the DF1 device.
will monitor the carrier from the modem (DCD signal) and will not begin communication until it is detected.
Modem Init String (blank) Lets you configure your modem using Hayes commands
upon every power cycle of the module. For example, entering ATDT here would get the modem’s attention (AT) and set it to tone dialing (DT). Sending a (~) character will produce a one second wait on the modem. Refer to your modem user manual for details.
Modem Init String Delay
Message Timeout 10,000 ms 100...12,750 ms The time to wait for a response to a message sent on a DF1
Hardware Handshaking Disabled Disabled, Enabled If enabled, the module will use the RTS and CTS signals for
Poll Timeout 200 x 5 ms (0...65,535) x 5 ms Determines the time to wait to be polled by the DF1 master
Message Retries 2 0...254 Determines the number of allowable retries on the DF1 link
RTS On Delay 0 x 5 ms (0...65,535) x 5 ms Determines the delay between the RTS (Request to Send)
0 s 0...25 s Determines the amount of time the module will wait before
sending the Modem Init String to the modem.
network. This parameter is rounded down to the nearest 50 ms increment. For example, if you enter 199 ms, it is accepted as 150 ms.
control of the modem.
before a transmission request is ignored.
before failure.
signal and the start of transmission by the module. This parameter is only required when communicating with the type of radio modem that requires a delay after exerting the RTS signal. It only takes effect if hardware handshaking is enabled. Refer to your modem user manual.
RTS Off Delay 0 x 5 ms (0...65,499) x 5 ms Determines the delay between the end of the message and
the module setting RTS (Request to Send) inactive. This parameter is only required when communicating with modems that require a delay between sending the last character and raising the RTS signal. It only takes effect if hardware handshaking is enabled. Refer to your modem user manual.
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Parameter Default Options Description
Local/Remote Mode Local Local, Remote Refer to pages 3-3 and 3-4 for a description of these half–
duplex modes.
Slave Address/ Group Number
Master Station Address 8 (10 octal) 0...254 (decimal) Determines the address of the half-duplex DF1 master

Build the DH-485 Configuration Packet

Bit
Word
15 14 13 12 1110987654321 0
0 Module
Mode
1 DH-485 Max. Node Address (1-31) DH-485 Node Address (0-31)
2 Pass
3 Message Timeout (100...12,750 ms)
4
5
6
7
Bit
Data Hand
shake
Bit
0 Slave Add. = 0...254
Group No. = 0...7
Slave address is a half-duplex local mode parameter and is the address of the module on the DF1 link. Group Number is a half-duplex remote mode parameter and provides a means of addressing more than 32 DH-485 nodes. This is explained in detail on page 3-4
device. For slave-to-slave communication, this is the address of the DF1 slave device. Refer to page 3-9.
Use the SLC processor to set up the DH-485 port. Build the configuration packet shown below by following the configuration instructions found on page 6-2. Descriptions of each of the parameters follow.

SLC Output File to the Interface Module

Read
or
Write
Bit
Reset
Interface
Module
Bit
Reserved Data ID=3
DH-485 Communication
Thru
Rate
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DH-485 Port Setup Parameters
When the module is powered up for the first time, the DH-485 port will be set to the default parameters. If these parameters are changed and the setup is saved (by changing to software Run mode), then the module will always power up with the new settings, unless the battery fails and power to the module’s RAM is lost.
Module Configuration Using the Backplane 6-13

DH-485 Port Setup Parameters

Parameter Default Options Description
Node Address 2 0...31 (decimal) The address of this node on the DH-485 network. Every
device on the DH-485 network must be given a unique node address. For optimum performance, set devices to consecutive addresses starting at 0. This minimizes the solicitation of new stations.
Max. Node Address 31 1...31 (decimal) The number of nodes that will be polled. For optimum
performance this value should be set no larger than the value of the highest numbered node on the network.
Message Timeout 10,000 ms 100...12,750 ms The time to wait for a response to a message sent on a
DH-485 network.
Pass Through Disabled 0=Disabled,
1=Enabled
Communication Rate 19200 0=300, 1=600,
2=1200, 3=2400, 4=4800, 5=9600, 6 and 7=19200
Determines whether diagnostic commands are executed by the module (Disabled) or passed through to the host (Enabled).
The speed in bits per second at which data is transferred on the DH-485 link. Important: All stations on the DH-485 link must be set to the same communication rate.

Build the Modem Init String Configuration Packets

When the module is powered up for the first time, the Modem Init String is empty. You can build the string using the two Data ID numbers reserved for the Modem Init String.
The packet with Data ID 4 will set up the first 14 characters of the Modem Init String. If you require less than 14 characters, place a NULL in the location immediately following the last valid character. The module ignores all characters beyond the NULL value. If you require exactly 14 characters, the module automatically places a NULL after the 14th character.
If you need more than 14 characters, you also need to send the packet with Data ID 5. Send this packet only after you send the packet with Data ID 4. Here again you need to place a NULL immediately following the last valid character. If you use all available characters of the string, a NULL is automatically placed after the 28th character.
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Bit
Word
(1)
0
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Module Mode Bit
Data Hand shake
Read or write Bit
Bit
1 1st ASCII character 2nd ASCII character
2 3rd ASCII character 4th ASCII character
3 5th ASCII character 6th ASCII character
4 7th ASCII character 8th ASCII character
5 9th ASCII character 10th ASCII character
6 11th ASCII character 12th ASCII character
7 13th ASCII character 14th ASCII character
(1)
The output status word is defined on page 6-6. To configure the Modem Init String, the Read or Write Bit must be at 0 and the Module Mode Bit must be at 1. To read the Modem Init String, the Read or Write Bit must be 1 and the Module Mode Bit can be either 0 or 1.
Modem Init String for Characters 1 Through 14
To set up string characters 1 to 14, build the configuration in the table shown below. Please note that sending a ~ character produces a one second wait on the modem.
Follow the configuration instructions found on page 6-2.

SLC Output File to the Interface Module

Reset Interface Module Bit
Reserved Data ID=4
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Modem Init String for Characters 15 Through 28
Build the configuration in the table shown below if you need to use characters 15 to 28 of the Modem Init String. Please note that sending a ~ character produces a one second wait on the modem.

SLC Output File to the Interface Module

Bit
Word
(1)
0
1 15th ASCII character 16th ASCII character
2 17th ASCII character 18th ASCII character
3 19th ASCII character 20th ASCII character
4 21st ASCII character 22nd ASCII character
5 23rd ASCII character 24th ASCII character
6 25th ASCII character 26th ASCII character
7 27th ASCII character 28th ASCII character
(1)
The output status word is defined on page 6-6. To configure the Modem Init String, the Read or Write Bit must be at 0 and the Module Mode Bit must be at 1. To read the Modem Init String, the Read or Write Bit must be 1 and the Module Mode Bit can be either 0 or 1.
15 14 13 12 11109876543210
Module Mode Bit
Data Hand shake Bit
Read or Write Bit
Reset Interface Module Bit
Reserved Data ID=5
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Use the Real Time Clock

Bit
Word
(1)
0
1 Day (1...31)
2 Month (1...12)
3 Year (00...99)
4 Day of the Week (1...7, where Sunday=1 and Saturday=7)
5 Hour (0...23 [only 24 hour clock is available])
6 Minute (0...59)
7 Second (0...59)
(1)
15 14 13 12 11 10 987654321 0
Module Mode Bit
Data Hand shake Bit
The output status word is defined on page 6-6. To set the Real Time Clock, the Read or Write Bit must be 1. To read the Real Time Clock, the Read or Write Bit must be 1 and the Module Mode Bit can either be at 0 or 1.
You can use the interface module as a Real Time Clock in conjunction with normal module operation.
Set up the Calendar/Clock Function by using the configuration instructions found on page 6-2 and the configuration packet information shown below.

SLC Output Status to the Interface Module

Read or Write Bit
Reset Interface Module Bit
Reserved Data ID=1
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Establish a Data Echo Between the Interface Module and the SLC Processor

Whether in software Run or software Configuration mode, the SLC processor can send data in the Output Image file to the interface module and have it echoed back by the module’s Input Image file. This feature gives the SLC processor the ability to verify that the module is operating properly. If the data is not echoed back, the module is assumed to be operating incorrectly and is forced into a reset by the SLC processor.
See the section Resetting the Interface Module from the SLC processor.

Establish a Data Echo

With the SLC processor you The interface module then
1. Set the Data ID to 6 (O:e.0/0...3).
2. Load known data into words 1...7 of the output file (O:e.1...7).
3. Set the Data Handshaking bit (O:e.0/14).
4. Verifies that the DF1 and DH-485 ports are okay.
5. Loads the data from the output file into the input file.
6. Sets the Data Handshaking Bit (I:e.0/14).
7. Verify that the Input File words
1...7 (I:e.1...7) match the Output File (O:e.1...7).
8. Reset the Data Handshaking Bit (O:e.0/14).
9. Resets the Data Handshaking Bit (I:e.0/14).
The SLC processor can set up the Data Echo configuration by building the configuration packet shown below.

SLC Output File to the Interface Module

Bit Word
(1)
0
(1)
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Module Mode Bit
1 User-defined Data
2 User-defined Data
3 User-defined Data
4 User-defined Data
5 User-defined Data
6 User-defined Data
7 User-defined Data
The output status word is defined on page 6-6. To write the echo data packet, the Read or Write bit must be 0 and the Module Mode Bit can be either 0 or 1.
Data Hand shake Bit
Read or Write Bit
Reset Interface Module Bit
Reserved Data ID=6
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Reset the Interface Module from the SLC Processor

The SLC processor can perform a soft reset of the interface module when the module is in either software Run or software Configuration mode. If the Reset bit is set, all other configuration information within that Output Image file will be ignored by the interface module. The reset is accomplished as listed below.

Reset the Module from the SLC Processor

With the SLC processor you The interface module then
1. Set the Reset Interface Module Bit (O:e.0/12).
2. Performs a reset.
3. Sets the Reset Acknowledgement Bit (I:e.0/12) if the module detects the Reset bit is high. Otherwise, the module will assume a normal power cycle reset occurred and will not need to set the Reset Acknowledgement bit.
4. Reset the Reset Interface Module Bit (O:e.0/12).
5. Resets the Reset Acknowledgement Bit (I:e.0/12).
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Interpret the LED Indicators

This chapter contains the following information.
Interface module status indicators
Input image description
SLC fault code
Chapter
7

Interface Module Status Indicators

For a full description of the eight LED indicators on the front of the module, see page 1-3.
During normal operation, the LED indicators are illuminated as shown below

LED Indicators

Solid Green
Solid Green
Off
Flashing during communications.
DH-485/RS-232C
ACT 485
CFG DF1
INTERFACE
FAULT BA LOW
H/D F/D
Off
Off
One of these will be on depending on the configuration chosen.
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Shown below are possible error conditions represented by the LED indicators and their possible solutions.

LED Indicator Error Conditions

LED Color Status Condition Solution
ACT Green Flashing The module requires configuration. The module requires configuration.
OFF The module is not receiving power
from the backplane. A fault condition exists.
485 Green OFF The DH485 port is not active for
communication.
DF1 Green OFF DF1 host is transmitting data and
LED indicator is not flashing.
FAULT Red ON A system problem was detected
during background diagnostics.
BA LOW Red ON The voltage of the battery that
backs up configuration RAM is low.
CFG Green OFF The CONFIG port is transmitting
data and LED indicator is not flashing.
Check the SLC power supply. Make sure the interface module is properly installed in the rack.
Check DH-485 cabling. Make sure the module’s JW4 jumper is not in Configuration mode.
Check DF1 cabling. Make sure the module’s JW4 jumper is not in Configuration mode.
Contact your Allen-Bradley representative.
Replace battery.
Check ASCII terminal cabling. Make sure the module’s JW4 jumper is in Configuration mode.

Input Image Description

0 = Module is running. 1 = Module requires configuring or is in software Configuration mode.
Shown below is the input image that provides status to the SLC processor. Bit 13 indicates the battery status. The status information contained in bit 13 corresponds to the module’s BA LOW LED indicator. Bit 15 indicates whether the module requires configuration or not.

Input Image

(
decima
(1)
Reset Acknowledge Bit
1 = Acknowledges that the module was reset from the SLC processor.
l
)
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Battery Status Bit
0 = Battery is good. 1 = Battery is low.
Modem Lost Bit
0 = Modem carrier detected. 1 = Modem carrier inactive (no modem connected).
(1)
(1)
Status Code Bits
I:e.0
Data ID Value Bits
(echoed from Output Image)
Data Handshake Bit
0 = Input image data may not be valid. 1 = SLC output image data is accepted by the interface module. Input image data is valid.
B
i
t
N
umber
Status Word, Word 0
Module Mode Bit
(1)
Applies to series B, or later, interface modules only.
(1)
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Status Codes from the Module to the Processor

The module informs the SLC processor on the status of the configure or read transaction by placing a status value in the Input Image file word 0, bits 4 to 10. A value of 00 indicates that the status is okay.

Status Codes from the Module to the SLC Processor

Value (hex)
01 01 Day 02 02 Month 03 03 Year 04 04 Day of the Week 05 05 Hour 06 06 Minute 07 07 Second 08 08 Data ID 09 09 (Not Used) 0A 10 (Not Used) 0B 11 DF1 Enq/Msg Retry 0C 12 Modem Init String Delay 0D 13 Master Station/NAK Rec Retry 0E 14 Slave Address/Group Number 0F 15 (Not Used) 10 16 DF1 Message Timeout 11 17 (Not Used) 12 18 RTS Off Delay 13 19 DH-485 Node Address 14 20 DH-485 Max Node Address 15 21 DH-485 Communication Rate 16 22 DH-485 Message TImeout 17 23 Modem Init String character 18 24 A write operation is attempted, but the configuration bit is not
Value (dec)
Indicates improper status for
set (still in software Run mode).

SLC Fault Code

If a fault has occurred in the SLC system and the SLC fault code indicates the slot the interface module is installed in, the fault might be associated with the module I/O configuration. Refer to the table below.

SLC Fault Codes

SLC Fault Code (S:6) Possible Reason
(1)
xx54
(1)
xx55
(1)
xx refers to the slot where the module is installed.
Wrong ID code was entered.
Wrong ID code was entered or wrong input and output size were entered.
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Application Examples

This chapter contains the following application examples.
Basic configuration example using the backplane
Supplementary examples using the backplane
RSLinx software to SLC network via modem example
Chapter
8

Basic Configuration Example Using the Backplane

This example demonstrates configuration of the interface module using the backplane.
IMPORTANT
Before you begin this application, insure that the JW4 jumper is in vertical Run mode (module configuration ID=3509).

Parameter Locations

In this application, the configuration parameters are in the data file N10.
Parameter Locations
Address0123456 789
N10:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
N10:10 DF1 port configuration parameters
N10:20 DH485 port configuration parameters
N10:30 Modem Init String characters 1...14
N10:40 Modem Init String characters 15...28
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Parameter Settings
For this example, configure the parameters to the settings provided below.

DF1 Configuration (N10:11...17)

Parameter Configuration Word and Bits Used
Communication Rate 1200 N10:11/0...2
Bits Per Character 8 N10:11/3
Parity None N10:11/4...5
Stop Bits 1 N10:11/6
Duplicate Packet Detection Disabled N10:11/7
Checksum BCC N10:11/8
Hardware Handshaking Disabled N10:11/9
Constant Carrier Detect Disabled N10:11/10
Duplex Setting Full N10:11/11
Embedded Response Detect ADER N10:11/12
ENQuiry Retries 2 N10:12/0...7
Modem Init String Delay 5 s N10:12/8...15
NAK Received Retries 4 N10:13/0...7
DF1 Slave Address
(1)
ACK Timeout 37 x 5 ms N10:14/0...15
Message Timeout 100 ms N10:15/0...15
RTS On Delay
RTS Off Delay
(1)
Not applicable for full-duplex.
(1)
(1)
7 N10:13/8...15
5 x 5 ms N10:16/0...15
7 x 5 ms N10:17/0...15
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DH-485 Configuration (N10:21...27)

Parameter Configuration Word and Bits
Used
Node Address 5 N10:21/0...7
Max Node Address 31 N10:21/8...15
Communication Rate 19,200 N10:22/0...3
Pass Through Enabled N10:22/4
Message Timeout 12000 ms N10:23/0...15

Modem Init String Characters 1-14 (N10:31-37)

c d e f g h i j k l m n o p

Modem Init String Characters 15-28 (N10:41-47)

A B C (null)
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Configuration Results
Configuration occurs upon power up or when entering Run mode. The configuration is successful only if data file N10:0=4. If your configuration is unsuccessful, check the table below for the failed configuration block.
Failed Configuration Block
If N10:0= Then failure occurred in the
0 DF1 port
1 DH485 port
2 Modem Init String (characters 1...14)
3 Modem Init String (characters 15...28)
If you need to reconfigure the module, set N10:0 equal to 0 and change the incorrect parameters in N10:10-47.
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Backplane Configuration User Program
The following steps summarize the user program.
1. N10:0 is initialized.
2. The DF1 port config block is copied to the interface module.
3. The results of the DF1 config are checked.
4. The DH-485 port config block is copied to the interface module.
5. The results of the DH-485 config are checked.
6. The Modem Init String (1 to 14) config block is copied to the
Module.
7. The results of the Modem Init String (1 to 14) config are
checked.
8. The Modem Init String (15 to 28) config block is copied to the
Module.
9. The results of the Modem Init String (15 to 28) config are
checked.
10. The interface module is placed in Run mode.
At the end of this configuration sequence, data file N11:10-47 reflects the configuration parameters as read from the interface module.
The user program for the backplane configuration example follows starting on the next page.
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N10:0 is initialized here. N10:0 points to the Config block that is being transferred.
Rung 2:0
Rung 2:1
S:1
] [
15
This rung copies a new DF1 Config block to the interface module.
Config handshake bit to the module.
EQU
EQUAL Source A N10:0
Source B 0
O:1
]/[
0
Config handshake ACK bit from the module.
I:1
]/[
14
14
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Clear pointer.
MOV
MOVE Source 0
Dest N10:0
Put interface module in Config Mode.
O:1
L
( )
15
Reset Handshake bit.
O:1
U
( )
14
Copy DF1 Config to the module.
COP
COPY FILE Source #N10:10 Dest #O:1.0 Length 8
0
This rung checks the results of the DF1 Config from the interface module.
Rung
2:2
Config handshake bit to the module.
EQU
EQUAL Source A N10:0
Source B 0
O:1
] [
0
Config handshake ACK bit from the module.
I:1
] [
14
14
MEQ
MASKED EQUAL Source N11:10
Mask 07F0
Compare 0
Config handshake bit to the module.
O:1
L
( )
14
COP
COPY FILE Source #I:1.0 Dest #N11:10 Length 8
Config handshake bit to the module.
O:1
U
( )
14
Check status and point to next Config block.
ADD
ADD
0
Source A N10:0
Source B 1
Dest N10:0
Copy Config from the module.
0
0
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This rung copies a new DH±485 Config block to the interface module.
Config handshake bit to the module.
Rung 2:3
Rung 2:4
EQU
EQUAL Source A N10:0
Source B 1
This rung checks the Modem Init String (1±14) from the interface module.
Config handshake bit to the module.
EQU
EQUAL Source A N10:0
Source B 1
O:1
]/[
0
O:1
] [
0
Config handshake ACK bit from the module.
I:1
]/[
14
14
Config handshake ACK bit from the module.
I:1
] [
14
14
Copy DH±485 Config to the module.
COP
COPY FILE Source #N10:20 Dest #O:1.0 Length 8
Config handshake bit to the module.
O:1
L
( )
14
Copy Config from the module.
COP
COPY FILE Source #I:1.0 Dest #N11:20 Length 8
MEQ
MASKED EQUAL Source N11:20
Mask 07F0
Compare 0
This rung copies a new Modem Init String (1±14) Config block to the module.
Rung 2:5
Config handshake bit to the module.
EQU
EQUAL Source A N10:0
Source B 2
O:1
]/[
0
Config handshake ACK bit from the module.
I:1
]/[
14
14
Config handshake bit to the module.
O:1
U
( )
14
Check status and point to next Config block.
ADD
ADD
0
Source A N10:0
Source B 1
Dest N10:0
Copy Modem Init String (1±14) Config to the module.
COP
COPY FILE Source #N10:30 Dest #O:1.0 Length 8
Config handshake bit to the module.
O:1
L
( )
14
0
0
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This rung checks the Modem Init String (15±28) from the interface module.
Rung
2:6
Config handshake bit to the module.
EQU
EQUAL Source A N10:0
Source B 2
O:1
] [
0
Config handshake ACK bit from the module.
I:1
] [
14
14
MEQ
MASKED EQUAL Source N11:30
Mask 07F0
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COP
COPY FILE Source #I:1.0 Dest #N11:30 Length 8
Config handshake bit to the module.
O:1
U
( )
14
Check status and point to next Config block.
ADD
ADD
0
Source A N10:0
Source B 1
Copy Config from the module.
0
Compare 0
This rung copies a new Modem Init String (15±28) Config block to the module.
Rung
2:7
Config handshake bit to the module.
EQU
EQUAL Source A N10:0
Source B 3
O:1
]/[
0
Config handshake ACK bit from the module.
I:1
]/[
14
14
Dest N10:0
Copy Modem Init String (15±28) Config to the module.
COP
COPY FILE Source #N10:40 Dest #O:1.0 Length 8
Config handshake bit to the module.
O:1
L
( )
14
0
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This rung checks the Modem Init String (15±28) from the interface module.
Rung 2:8
Config handshake bit to the module.
EQU
EQUAL Source A N10:0
Source B 3
O:1
] [
0
Config handshake ACK bit from the module.
I:1
] [
14
14
MEQ
MASKED EQUAL Source N11:40
Mask 07F0
Compare 0
Set the interface module to Run mode.
Rung 2:9
EQU
EQUAL Source A N10:0
Source B 4
O:1
]/[
0
14
I:1
]/[
14
Copy Config to the module.
COP
COPY FILE Source #I:1.0 Dest #N11:40 Length 8
Config handshake bit to the module.
O:1
U
( )
14
Check status and point to next Config block.
ADD
ADD
0
Source A N10:0
Source B 1
Dest N10:0
Set the Run mode bit.
O:1
U
( )
15
0
0
Rung 2:10
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Configuration Data Table
Shown below is the configuration information for N10 in Decimal radix.
Configuration Data Table
Address0 123456789
N10:0 0000000000
N10:10 -32766 6154 1282 1796 37 100 5 7 0 0
N10:20 -32765 7941 22 12000 000000
N10:30 -32764 25444 25958 26472 26986 27500 28014 28528 0 0
N10:40 -32763 16706 17152 0 000000
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Supplementary Example Using the Backplane

These supplementary examples demonstrate how to use the backplane to operate the interface module’s Real Time Clock and Data Echo features.
IMPORTANT
Before you begin these applications, be sure that the JW4 jumper is in vertical Run mode (module configuration ID=3509).
Real Time Clock
You can use the interface module as a Real Time Clock (RTC) in conjunction with normal module operation. This example shows you how to set up the Calendar/Clock Function using the backplane.

Parameter Settings

The values used by the RTC are in N10:1-7, and are initialized as shown in the table below.
Parameter Settings
In this example Equals
Day 5
Month 12
Year 1993
Day of the week 4 (Wednesday)
Hours 11
Minutes 15
Seconds 30

User Program

The example program shown on the following page initializes the interface module’s calendar and RTC when bit B3:0/0 is toggled from low to high. Bit B3:0/1 is toggled every 2.56 seconds, and the new RTC values that are read are then placed in data file N10:11-17.
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This rung initializes the module.
Rung
2.0
Rung 2:1
B3
] [
This rung gets the calendar/clock data from the module.
Handshake bit from module.
0
I:1
] [
B3
[OSR]
14
2
Handshake bit to module.
O:1
] [
14
MEQ
MASKED EQUAL Source I:1.0
±32762
Mask 07F0
Compare 0
Copy the RTC data.
COP
COPY FILE Source #N10:0 Dest #O:1.0 Length 8
Put Interface Module in Config mode.
O:1
(U)
13
Turn ON the handshake bit.
O:1
L
( )
14
Get data from module.
COP
COPY FILE Source #I:1.0 Dest #N10:10 Length 8
Unlatch handshake to module.
O:1
U
( )
14
This rung sets the 2.56 second free±run counter.
Rung
2.2
Rung
2.3
S:4
] [
B3
[OSR]
7
1
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Move the RTC data to the module.
MOV
MOVE Source 8193
Dest #O:1.0
Turn ON the handshake bit.
O:1
L
( )
14
±16378
1
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Configuration Data Table

Shown below is the configuration information for N10 in Decimal radix.
Configuration Data Table
Address0 123456789
N10:0 1 5 12 93 4 11 15 30 0 0
N10:100 000000000
N10:200 000000000
Data Echo Feature
The Data Echo feature gives the SLC processor the ability to verify that the interface module is operating properly. This example shows you how to set up the Data Echo using the backplane.

User Program

This program shown on the following pages checks for proper interface module operation every 40 seconds, and resets the module if proper operation is not detected.
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This rung provides a 40 second base timer.
Rung 2:0
This rung provides a 5 second timer.
Start the response timeout.
Rung 2:1
Rung 2:2
T4:0
] [
DN
This rung initializes the interface module.
Start the response timeout.
T:4
] [
11
B3
[OSR]
0
Data echo timer.
TON
TIMER ON DELAY Timer T4:0 Time Base 0.01 Preset 4000 Accum 0
Response timer.
TON
TIMER ON DELAY Timer T4:1 Time Base 0.01 Preset 500 Accum 0
Get quasi random data.
MOV
MOVE Source S:4
Dest N10:1
123
0
(EN) (DN)
(EN) (DN)
Copy test echo data to interface module.
COP
COPY Source #N10:0 Dest #O:1.0 Length 8
Turn OFF interface Reset bit.
O:1.0
U
( )
12
Turn ON handshake bit to interface module.
O:1.0
L
( )
14
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