Rockwell Automation System Release User Manual
Quick Start
PlantPAx System Application Templates
System Release 3.0
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Table of Contents
Preface
Configure the Controller Application
About This Publication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Before Using This Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PlantPAx Quick Start Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
What You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Follow These Steps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Controller Template Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Download the PlantPAx Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Open Your Template. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Modify Controller Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Configure Controller Task Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Add Modules to Local Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configure Network Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Configure I/O Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Add Remote I/O Chassis and Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Download the Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Create Your HMI Project
Chapter 2
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
What You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Follow These Steps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
HMI Template Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Download the PlantPAx Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Load the HMI Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Create Your HMI Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Deploy Your HMI Template. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Configure Your Data Servers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configure Your Alarm Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Add Controllers to Data Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Set Runtime Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Chapter 3
Start Using Your HMI Project
Add Basic System Diagnostics
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
What You Need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Follow These Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Observe the Template Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Create Your OWS Client File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Explore Template Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Alarm Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
System Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Navigation Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chapter 4
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
What You Need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Follow These Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Download the PlantPAx Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Add Diagnostics to the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Add Controller Diagnostics to a HMI Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Configure PASS Server Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Add These Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Access the Quick Start Worksheet
Index
Appendix A
Enable Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Using the Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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About This Publication
The purpose of this quick start is to describe how to apply application templates to start development of your PlantPAx™
Process Automation System. Basic procedures explain how to configure pre-built controller and human-machine interface
(HMI) templates to provide an application framework with these goals:
• Provides a consistent starting point for system implementation
• Promotes a standardized application framework for control systems and process skids to provide a unified
system experience
• Reduces implementation risks and promotes application practices for optimal system performance
Before using this guide, you must have an installed system available to follow the procedures in this guide. You also need to make
sure your system is properly sized by using the PlantPAx System Estimator (PSE). The PSE is part of the Integrated Architecture™
Builder (IAB) tools.
For more information on system resources, such as Define and Procure and System Set-up, see the Additional Resources on page 8
This guide walks you through the tasks for applying the templates that provide a starting point for your application specific
code. In Figure 1
, the lesson goals are underlined per chapter.
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Figure 1 - Quick Start Manual Scope
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The application templates described in this guide are downloaded from the Knowledgebase Answer ID 62682 at
http://www.rockwellautomation.custhelp.com
. Typically, you apply application templates on your Process Automation
System Server (PASS) and HMI visualization client by using the Engineering Workstation (EWS). Once the templates are
applied, you run your application on the Operator Workstation (OWS) to review results.
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OWS PASS Server EWS
IMPORTANT
Before Using This Publication
You can use the tasks described in this publication only after first completing some prerequisite tasks. For example, you
must have your workstations and servers installed and communicating on a network. Ta b l e 1
The procedures in this quick start use the following software versions:
• RSLogix™ 5000 software, version 20.x
• FactoryTalk® View software, version 7.0.
We suggest that you refer to the PlantPAx Process Automation System Reference Manual, publication PROCES-RM001,
for system guidelines during and after you use this guide. For example, the reference manual documents recommended task
configurations applied by the procedures contained within this guide. There also are recommended rules to follow when creating
your specific configuration after completing this quick start.
Table 1 - Required Tasks to Complete before Using This Quick Start
Objective Task Descriptions
Define the system • Collect requirements. For example, I/O counts,
redundancy, simplex controllers, and so forth
• Choose the controller family, I/O family, network
topology. For example, EtherNet/IP, Ring or Star,
Control Logix®, CompactLo gix™
• Size your system based on requirements
• Create system layout by assigning slots and
IP addresses, chassis locations, I/O counts, and so forth
describes the prerequisites.
IMPORTANT: The system must be defined and sized
properly by using the PSE (shown at right) that is part of
the IAB tool. The worksheet that is included with this
guide (see page 69
requirements but is a helpful tool for defining information
that you need for template initiation. To size a system, use
the PSE.
Install the system • Set up infrastructure. For example, install computer
hardware, wire networks, configure network switches
• Install servers and workstations (PASS, OWS, EWS)
If using virtual image templates, see the Virtual Image
Templates User Manual, publication 9528-UM001
or
Configure the operating system and NIC cards, join a
domain, and install software
• Set up the FactoryTalk Directory (FTD) server
• Install controller hardware (c hassis, power supply,
modules)
• Test communication. For example, ping or use RSWho
to locate each server, workstation, and controller
IMPORTANT: The FTD location must be specified for each
workstation and server on your system.
It’s possible to follow the tasks in this quick start without the entire production environment. However, a minimal set up is
required, including PASS servers and controllers.
) cannot determine sizing
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Before You Begin
The beginning of each chapter contains the following information. Read these sections carefully before beginning work in
each chapter:
• Before You Begin – This section lists the steps that must be completed and decisions that must be made before
starting that chapter. This section defines the minimum amount of preparation required before completing the
current chapter.
• What You Need – This section lists the tools that are required to complete the steps in the current chapter. This
includes, but is not limited to, hardware and software.
• Follow These Steps – This illustrates the steps in the current chapter and identifies which steps are required to
complete the examples by using the section.
PlantPAx Quick Start Worksheet
The PlantPAx Quick Start Worksheet can help you determine the information required for following the procedures in
this guide. The worksheet is a Microsoft Excel macro-enabled workbook (.xlsm). As information is entered, additional
entry fields are dynamically created to collect more information.
You do not have to use the worksheet with the procedures in this quick start.
Figure 2
Figure 2 - Quick Start Worksheet Example
shows an example of a portion of the completed worksheet. See Access the Quick Start Worksheet on page 69.
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Additional Resources
These documents contain additional information concerning related products from Rockwell Automation.
Resource Description
Define and Procure
PlantPAx Process Automation System Selection Guide, publication PROCES-SG001
1756 ControlLogix Controllers Technical Data, publication 1756-TD001 Contains specifications for ControlLogix controllers.
Virtualization for Process Automation Systems, publication PROCES-WP007 Explains and illustrates virtual servers, topologies, and PlantPAx system
System Setup and Configuration
PlantPAx Process Automation System Reference Manual, publication PROCES-RM001
Virtual Image Templates User Manual, publication 9528-UM001 Provides catalog numbers and details for using virtual image templates for setting up
FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) Installation Guide, publication VIEWSE-IN003
FactoryTalk Alarms and Events System Configuration Guide, publication FTAE-RM001 Provides details on how to install, configure, and use FactoryTalk Alarms and Events
FactoryTalk AssetCentre Installation Guide, publication FTAC-IN005
FactoryTalk Batch Installation Guide, publication BATCH-IN011 Provides information and procedures for installing FactoryTalk Batch software.
ControlLogix System User Manual, publication 1756-UM001 Explains how to use traditional and extreme environment ControlLogix controllers.
ControlLogix Enhanced Redundancy System User Manual, publication 1756-UM535
Ethernet-to-the-Factory 1.2 Design and Implementation Guide, publication ENET-TD001 Provides collaborative design guidelines based on the Cisco Ethernet-to-the-Factory
ControlLogix and CompactLogix 5370 Segmentation Methods for Plant-wide/Site-wide
Networks with OEM Convergence-ready Solutions, publication ENET-AT004
Application Specific Code
Logix5000 Controllers Common Procedures Programming Manual,
publication 1756-PM001
Logix5000 Controllers General Instructions Reference Manual, publication 1756-RM003 Provides programming controller applications by using relay ladder instructions.
Logix5000 Controllers Advanced Process Control and Drives Instructions Reference
Manual, publication 1756-RM006
PlantPAx Library of Process Objects, publication PROCES-RM002
Apply Templates
PlantPAx Library of Logix Diagnostic Objects, publication PROCES-RM003
FactoryTalk View SE Edition User Manual, publication VIEWSE-UM006
Provides information to assist with equipment procurement for your PlantPAx system.
recommendations.
Provides characterized recommendations for implementing your PlantPAx system.
virtual machines.
Provides ‘how to’ tasks for installing and deploying HMI applications that can involve
multiple users and servers, distributed over a network.
services as part of a FactoryTalk-enabled automation system.
Provides installation instructions for monitoring your factory automation system.
Provides information on the installation and configuration for an enhanced redundancy
controller system for greater availability.
solution and the Rockwell Automation® Integrated Architecture solution.
Highlights the design considerations of various network segmentation methodologies
to assist plant engineers with managing their industrial automation and control
system (IACS) traffic flow, and OEMs to develop convergence-ready solutions to help
simplify integration.
Provides links to a collection of programming manuals that describe how you can use
procedures that are common to all Logix5000™ controller projects.
Provides details on process control and drives instructions.
Provides general considerations for the PlantPAx system library of process objects.
Provides Add-On Instructions for monitoring and diagnostic information of
Logix co ntrollers.
Provides details on how to use this software package for developing and running humanmachine interface (HMI) applications that can involve multiple users and servers,
distributed over a network.
You can view or download publications at http:/www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/
. To order paper copies of
technical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor or Rockwell Automation sales representative.
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Chapter 1
Configure the Controller Application
In this chapter, you learn how to configure controller templates that aid consistent controller implementation, including
the use of periodic tasks and setting appropriate task priorities. You complete the following tasks:
• Download the controller templates based on system requirements
• Apply the template to your controller
• Configure EtherNet/IP communication modules for the controller
•Configure I/O modules
• Add HART modules with diagnostic capability, if applicable
• Add remote I/O chassis connections
The described tasks are to be repeated for each controller that is being configured within your system.
Before You Begin
You must complete these tasks before using this chapter:
• Prerequisites listed on page 6
• Information needed per controller:
– Controller names and types, including if redundancy is to be used
– Controller task rates for the application based on tasks used in sizing calculations in the PSE
– Network adapter IP addresses
– Local and remote I/O rack configuration
What You Need
You have RSLogix 5000 software installed and able to communicate with the controllers. If this is a virtual environment,
the virtual image templates are deployed.
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TIP
Figure 3 shows an example of the information required for this chapter based on a sample project using the PlantPAx Quick
Start Worksheet. The worksheet is a useful aid in completing tasks in this chapter. The controller sections of the worksheet
include the following:
• Basic controller information, such as the controller name, firmware revision, and slot number
• Local rack information
•Remote I/O layout
•Controller task rates
The PlantPAx Quick Start Worksheet is not the same tool as the PSE, which sizes an application based on system requirements. The
worksheet merely documents pre-determined system elements defined by the PSE.
Figure 3 - Example of the Controller Worksheet Section
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Configure the Controller Application Chapter 1
Start
Download the PlantPAx Library
on page 13
Op en You r Temp lat e
on page 13
Modify Controller Properties
on page 14
Configure Cont roller Task Rate s
on page 16
Add Modules to Local Chassis
on page 17
Configure Network Adapters
on page 18
Configure I/O Modules
on page 19
Add Remote I/O Chassis and Modules
on page 20
Download the Project
on page 21
Follow These Steps
The following tasks outlined below describe how to configure your template with a Logix5000 controller. You could
already be familiar with many of these tasks, depending on your knowledge of Logix controllers. However, we suggest that
you follow these steps to set up your controller for optimal performance of your PlantPAx system.
The procedures in this chapter have to be completed for each controller in your project.
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IMPORTANT
Controller Template Overview
Controller templates provide the necessary task configurations that are required for the PlantPAx system. Controller
template options also are provided with pre-loaded PlantPAx Library content if the PlantPAx Library is to be used. Library
content definitions use controller memory, so use the guidance in Tab le 2
application.
Controller templates are distributed with the PlantPAx Library of Process Objects. To download the templates, see Knowledgebase
Answer ID 62682 at https://www.rockwellautomation.custhelp.com
when selecting the appropriate template for your
.
For each controller, you must choose one of three templates to begin system configuration. Tab le 2
and Tab le 3 show the
templates that are recommended (denoted by ‘X’) based on the selected controller.
Table 2 - PlantPAx Controller Templates and ControlLogix Controllers
Simplex Controllers Redundant Controllers
1756-L71 1756-L72 1756-L73 1756-L74 1756-L75 1756-L73 1756-L74 1756-L75
User memory 2 MB 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB
No libraryXXXXXXXX
Basic library
All library
(1) B asic library template is approximately 0.4 MB.
(2) All library template is approximately 1.2 MB.
Table 3 - PlantPAx Controller Templates and CompactLogix Controllers
User memory 0.75 MB 2 MB
No library X X
Basic library
All library
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)
XXXXXXXX
XXXX XX
1769-L24ER-QBFC1B 1769-L33ER
XX
(1) B asic library template is approximately 0.4 MB.
(2) All library template is approximately 1.2 MB.
Table 4 - Contro ller Template Descr iptions
Template Name
No library RSL5k_18_Template_PlantPAx_noLib.acd No PlantPAx Library of Process Objects.
Basic library RSL5k_v18_Template_PlantPAxLib_3_0_00_basic.acd
All library RSL5k_18_Template_PlantPAxLib_3_0_00_all.acd Complete PlantPAx Library of Process Objects.
(1) PlantPAx Library 3.0 supports RSLogix 5000 software version 18 and later. Templates are provided with software version 18 so they can be used in any later supported version of RSLogix 5000.
(2) The service release number (boldfaced) can change as ser vice revisions are created.
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(1)
Description
(2)
PlantPAx Library of Process Objects, includes diagnostics and the following Process Add-On
Instructions: P_AIn, P_Alarm, P_AOut, P_DIn, P_Gate, P_DOut, P_Intlk, P_Mode, P_Motor,
P_Perm, P_Reset, P_ValveSO, P_VSD, P_PIDE, T_ADD, T_Clock, T_DST, T_Valid.
Configure the Controller Application Chapter 1
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Download the PlantPAx Library
Follow these steps to download a controller template that is included in the PlantPAx Library of Process Objects.
1. Open the Knowledgebase Answer ID 62682 at http://www.rockwellautomation.custhelp.com.
2. Click the download link to access the zip files in the PlantPAx Library of Process Objects.
3. Select the V3.0 zip file and download the files to a folder.
You will need to access these Library files again so place the folder in a convenient location.
4. Unzip the files to your folder.
The controller templates described in Tab le 4 are distributed with the Library in a folder titled, Templates.
Open Your Template
Follow these steps to open the controller template that is appropriate for your target controller.
1. Open RSLogix 5000 software.
2. From the File menu, choose Open.
3. From the Look in pull-down menu, browse to the Templates folder where the downloaded PlantPAx Library files
are stored.
4. Select the appropriate controller template and click Open to begin applying the template to the target controller.
If you do not have RSLogix 5000 software version 18 installed, you will be prompted to change the firmware revision upon
opening the template. Follow steps 4…7 on page 15
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Modify Controller Properties
Follow these steps to modify the controller properties to associate the template to the target controller.
1. From the Edit menu, choose Controller Properties.
2. On the Controller Properties dialog box, type the name of the controller, slot number, and chassis type for the
target controller.
3. Click Change Controller if your controller is not the type or firmware revision shown. Otherwise, skip to step 8
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4. From the Type pull-down menu, choose a controller
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Refer to Table 2 on page 12 to make sure the controller has enough memory for the selected template.
5. From the Revision pull-down menu, choose your firmware revision.
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The revision number for the firmware must match the version level of the software being used. For PlantPAx system
release 3.0, select revision 20.
If you are using redundancy (see step 8
), we recommend you verify the software that you are using supports redundancy.
6. Click OK.
A dialog box appears with a warning if the controller type or revision has changed.
7. Click Yes.
8. If the target controller is redundant, click the Redundancy tab and check the Redundancy Enabled checkbox.
Otherwise, skip this step.
9. Click OK to save your controller settings.
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Configure Controller Task Rates
The controller template contains nine predefined periodic tasks, eight of
these named Task A…H. There is a separate periodic task named Controller
Status, which is used to collect system diagnostics, for example, by using the
L_CPU Add-On Instruction.
Each task is set to execute at a defined time interval from 50 ms…10 s, with
faster tasks getting higher priority.
Best practice is for your task setup to match the execution rates used during
system sizing, with unused tasks being deleted or inhibited.
We recommend that you use a minimal number of periodic tasks to provide required execution rates. A controller is typically
configured with four periodic tasks: fast, medium, slow, and a dedicated task for diagnostics. For details, see Task Configuration
and CPU Utilization in the PlantPAx Process Automation System Reference Manual, publication PROCES-RM001
.
As stated above, there is the possibility that not all of the tasks are used for your application. Follow these steps to delete
unused tasks.
1. From the Controller Organizer in RSLogix 5000 software, right-click a task and choose Delete.
2. Repeat step 1
3. Review your final task configuration to verify it matches your sizing calculation in the PSE.
for each unnecessary task
Periodic tasks do not have programs attached when a project is created in RSLogix 5000 software. You must create
programs and routines per task. For procedures, see the ControlLogix Systems User Manual, publication 1756-UM001.
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Add Modules to Local Chassis
In this section, you are adding all the necessary modules to your local chassis, including network adapters and I/O modules,
to the I/O tree of a Logix controller.
1. In the Controller Organizer, right-click the backplane and choose New Module.
2. In the Search field, type a catalog number of a module that you are adding.
The example shows a 1756-EN2T network adapter being selected.
To make it easier to locate a particular module, use the filters to view only the module types you need.
The Module Discovery tab takes you through the I/O tree of the Logix controller to determine which modules you need to
configure or modify. The tab is active if the controller is online and the network path is valid.
3. Select a module and click Create.
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If applicable for your selected module, from the Major Revision pull-down menu, choose a firmware revision.
4. Click OK.
5. On the New Module dialog box, type a module name, description, and slot number (and IP address if adding a
communication module).
Make sure the slot number for the module in the chassis is correct.
6. Click OK.
7. Repeat step 1
through step 6 to add each module in the local chassis of the target controller.
Configure Network Adapters
In this section, you learn how to select and configure network adapters to communicate with PASS servers and remote
I/O chassis.
1. In the Controller Organizer, double-click the module to be configured.
2. On the Module Properties dialog box, modify the module name, if necessary.
For example, Supervisory_Network or Remote_IO_Local.
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3. Type the Ethernet address for the module in the chassis.
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4. Click OK.
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5. Repeat step 1
through step 4 to configure each network adapter in the local chassis of the target controller.
Configure I/O Modules
Follow these steps to configure local analog and digital I/O modules with a Requested Packet Interval (RPI) and module
definition, if applicable. The RPI is the amount of elapsed time for an exchange of data between the controller
and module.
1. In the Controller Organizer, double-click the I/O module to be configured.
2. On the Module Properties dialog box, click the Connection tab.
3. Set the RPI and click OK.
An RPI that is set too fast can affect controller performance. We suggest that you specify an RPI that is two times faster
than task execution or based on inherent properties of the signal being measured. For example, a 250 ms task requires a
125 ms time, but temperature measurements can be set slower as they are unlikely to change that quickly.
For certain device types, there can be additional configuration required. For example, when using a HART module,
you have to change the module definition to collect HART data.
4. Follow these steps to modify the module definition:
a. On the New Module dialog box, click Change in the Module Definition area.
b. From the Input Data pull-down menu, choose from the list.
For example, Analog and HART by Channel.
c. Click OK.
d. Click Yes if a warning message appears that you are changing the module definition.
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5. Repeat step 1 through step 4 to configure each I/O module in the local chassis of the target controller.
Add Remote I/O Chassis and Modules
Follow these steps to add the remote I/O chassis and associated I/O modules for the target controller.
1. In the I/O Configuration tree, right-click the remote I/O network adapter and choose New Module.
2. Type a catalog number to search for the network adapter in the remote I/O chassis.
3. Select a network adapter and click Create.
4. Type the chassis name and description based on the target controller.
5. Type an IP address and a slot number for this module.
6. Click Change.
7. On the Module Definition dialog box, from the Connection pull-down menu, choose None to collect all of the
diagnostic data.
8. From the Chassis Size pull-down menu, choose the size for the first remote chassis.
9. Click OK.
10. To add a module to the remote chassis, right-click the remote communication module and choose New Module.
11. Follow the previous steps in this chapter for adding digital and analog I/O modules to the remote chassis.
12. Repeat step 1
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through step 11 for each remote I/O chassis.
Download the Project
Follow these steps to download your project to a controller.
1. Make sure your controller is in Remote Program mode.
2. If necessary, set a path to the controller.
a. Click the Who Active icon.
b. In the Who Active dialog box, navigate to your controller and click Set Project Path.
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3. Click Download.
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4. Click Download again.
Your project is downloaded to your controller.
5. Place your controller in whatever mode is necessary.
For example, if you want the controller in Remote Run mode, from the Mode pull-down menu , choose
Run Mode.
6. When finished, save the file to a convenient location.
Repeat the tasks in this chapter for the next controller, if applicable, starting on page 13.
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Chapter 2
Create Your HMI Project
In Chapter 1, you learned how to structure the controller application for your system. In this chapter, you create your HMI
project to follow PlantPAx system recommendations by using the PlantPAx HMI templates.
To build an HMI project, you must complete the following tasks:
• Download and select an HMI template
• Create all logical servers (data, HMI, and alarms, if applicable) and configure communication and system settings
• In the process of creating your HMI servers, apply the PlantPAx HMI template to your project
The HMI project is built by using one of three software components: HMI servers, Data servers, or Tag Alarm and Event
servers. All of these software components are assigned to a PASS server.
Before You Begin
You must complete these tasks before using this chapter:
• Tasks described in Before Using This Publication on page 6
– Define the system
where they are hosted)
– Install the system
• You identify the target screen resolution on your OWS
(for example, determine the number of HMI, Data, and Alarm and Event servers to be used
(PASS servers must be installed and available)
, including the following:
What You Need
To complete tasks in this chapter, you need FactoryTalk View SE
client software, version 7.0, running on a PASS server. You can use an
EWS to implement the steps in this chapter.
The illustration shows an example of an HMI project structure.
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The server section of the worksheet is a useful aid for completing tasks in this chapter. The worksheet sections include the
following:
• Information from the PSE sizing tool:
– Number of servers and controllers
– Domain or workgroup
• Information about the controller used in Chapter 1
Figure 4 - PASS Worksheet Example
, such as controller name and IP addresses
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