• We use note, caution and warning symbols throughout this book to draw your attention to
important operational and safety information.
• A “NOTE” marks a short message to alert you to an important detail.
• A “CAUTION” safety alert appears with information that is important for protecting your
equipment and performance. Be especially careful to read and follow all cautions that
apply to your application.
• A “WARNING” safety alert appears with information that is important for protecting you,
others and equipment from damage. Pay very close attention to all warnings that apply to
your application.
• The safety alert symbol, (an exclamation point in a triangle) precedes a general
CAUTION or WARNING statement.
• The electrical hazard symbol, (a lightning bolt in a triangle) precedes an electric shock
hazard CAUTION or WARNING safety statement. Further explanations follow:
SymbolExplanation
CAUTION – Warning or Hazard that needs further explanation than label
on unit can provide. Consult User's Guide for further information.
ESD Sensitive product, use proper grounding and handling techniques
when installing or servicing product.
Unit protected by double/reinforced insulation for shock hazard prevention.
Do not throw in trash, use proper recycling techniques or consult manufacturer for proper disposal.
Enclosure made of Polycarbonate material. Use proper recycling techniques or consult manufacturer for proper disposal.
Unit can be powered with either alternating current (ac) voltage or
direct current (dc) voltage.
Unit is a Listed device per Underwriters Laboratories®. It has been evaluated to United States and Canadian requirements for Process Control
Equipment. UL 61010 and CSA C22.2 No. 61010. File E185611 QUYX,
QUYX7. See: www.ul.com
Unit is a Listed device per Underwriters Laboratories®. It has been evaluated to United States and Canadian requirements for Hazardous Locations Class 1 Division II Groups A, B, C and D. ANSI/ISA 12.12.01-2007.
File E184390 QUZW, QUZW7. See: www.ul.com
Unit is compliant with European Union directives. See Declaration of
Conformity for further details on Directives and Standards used for Compliance.
Unit has been reviewed and approved by Factory Mutual as a Temperature Limit Device per FM Class 3545 standard. See: www.fmglobal.com
Unit has been reviewed and approved by CSA International for use as
Temperature Indicating-Regulating Equipment per CSA C22.2 No. 24.
See: www.csa-international.org
Unit has been reviewed and approved by ODVA for compliance with DeviceNet communications protocol. See: www.odva.org
Unit has been reviewed and approved by ODVA for compliance with Ethernet/IP communications protocol. See: www.odva.org
Warranty
The EZ-ZONE® RMA (Access) module is manufactured by ISO 9001-registered processes and is
backed by a three-year warranty to the first purchaser for use, providing that the units have
not been misapplied. Since Watlow has no control over their use, and sometimes misuse, we
cannot guarantee against failure. Watlows’ obligations hereunder, at Watlows’ option, are
limited to replacement, repair or refund of purchase price, and parts which upon examination prove to be defective within the warranty period specified. This warranty does not apply
to damage resulting from transportation, alteration, misuse or abuse. The purchaser must use
Watlow parts to maintain all listed ratings.
Technical Assistance
If you encounter a problem with your Watlow controller, review your configuration information to verify that your selections are consistent with your application: inputs, outputs,
alarms, limits, etc. If the problem persists, you can get technical assistance from your local
Watlow representative (see back cover), by e-mailing your questions to wintechsupport@watlow.com or by dialing +1 (507) 494-5656 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Central Standard Time
(CST). Ask for for an Applications Engineer. Please have the following information available
when calling:
• Complete model number
• All configuration information
• User’s Guide
• Factory Page
1. Call Watlow Customer Service, (507) 454-5300, for a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
number before returning any item for repair. If you do not know why the product failed,
contact an Application Engineer or Product Manager. All RMA’s require:
• Ship-to address
• Bill-to address
• Contact name
• Phone number
• Method of return shipment
• Your P.O. number
• Detailed description of the problem
• Any special instructions
• Name and phone number of person returning the product.
2. Prior approval and an RMA number from the Customer Service Department is required when
returning any product for credit, repair or evaluation. Make sure the RMA number is on the
outside of the carton and on all paperwork returned. Ship on a Freight Prepaid basis.
3. After we receive your return, we will examine it and try to verify the reason for returning
it.
4. In cases of manufacturing defect, we will enter a repair order, replacement order or issue
credit for material returned. In cases of customer misuse, we will provide repair costs and
request a purchase order to proceed with the repair work.
5. To return products that are not defective, goods must be in new condition, in the original boxes and they must be returned within 120 days of receipt. A 20 percent restocking
charge is applied for all returned stock controls and accessories.
6. If the unit cannot be repaired, you will receive a letter of explanation. and be given the
option to have the unit returned to you at your expense or to have us scrap the unit.
7. Watlow reserves the right to charge for no trouble found (NTF) returns.
RMA Ordering Information .......................116
How to Reach Us ...............................118
Watlow EZ-ZONE® RMA Module • 2 • Table of Contents
1
Chapter 1: Overview
Available EZ-ZONE RM System Literature and Resources
Document Title and Part NumberDescription
EZ-ZONE Rail Mount High Density
(RMH) User's Guide, part number:
0600-0074-0000
EZ-ZONE Rail Mount Controller
(RMC) User's Guide, part number:
0600-0070-0000
This module extends the density of the standard RM
modules (number of control loops and I/O points).
The User Guide describes common usage, communications and the number I/O points available.
The RMC module is an advanced integrated controller capable of PID and limit control. This document
describes how to configure and program all loops of
control and communications.
EZ-ZONE Rail Mount Scanner (RMS)
User's Guide, part number: 0600-
0071-0000
EZ-ZONE Rail Mount Expansion
(RME) User's Guide, part number:
0600-0073-0000
EZ-ZONE Rail Mount Limit (RML)
User's Guide, part number: 0600-
0075-0000
EZ-ZONE Remote User Interface
(RUI) User's Guide, part number:
0600-0060-0000
EZ-ZONE RM Specification Sheet,
part number: WIN-EZRM-0414
Watlow Support Tools DVD, part
number: 0601-0001-0000
This module adds monitoring points to the RM system. This document describes common usage and
the various types of I/O available.
When additional I/O is needed the Expansion module
fills the gap. This document describes common usage
and the various types of I/O available.
The RML module will protect against unwanted thermal runaway and over temperature conditions. The
User Guide describes configuration, programming
and communications capabilities.
The RUI provides a visual LED display to the RM
configuration and setup menus. This document illustrates and describes connections and also describes
the Home Page for each RM module as viewed from
the RUI.
Describes RM hardware options, features, benefits
and technical specifications.
Contains all related user documents, tutorial videos,
application notes, utility tools, etc...
The DVD described above ships with the product and as stated contains all of the literature
above as well as much more. If the DVD is not available one can be acquired by contacting
Watlow Customer Service at 1-507-454-5300.
As an alternative to the DVD, all of the user documentation described above can also be
found on the Watlow website. Click on the following link to nd your document of choice:
http://www.watlow.com/literature/index.cfm. Once there, simply type in the desired part
number (or name) into the search box and download free copies.
In an effort to continually improve our technical literature and ensure that we are providing information that is useful to you, we would very much appreciate your comments and
suggestions. Please send any comments you may have to the following e-mail address:
TechlitComments@watlow.com
Introduction
The EZ-ZONE® RM Access (RMA) module provides several features (if ordered) for the entire
RM product family. To name a few:
• Multiple eld bus protocols
• Data logging capabilities (up to 200 data points)
• Real Time Clock with Battery Backup
• Automatically (upon power restoration) re-enable a prole to run after a power loss
• Auto-Conguration Backup
Standard Features and Benefits
Communication Capabilities
• Provides a wide range of protocol choices including Modbus® RTU, EtherNet/IP™, Modbus®
TCP, DeviceNet™ and Profibus DP
• Serves as a configuration station
• Provides communication capabilities between the other modules and the PC or PLC
• Stores corresponding module parameter settings for easy auto-configuration of other additional modules or replacement modules
• Serves as a configuration station, which programs initial module setup or automatic programming of modules if swapping out after initial installation
• Provides a USB port for uploading and download-ing configuration or datalog files directly
to a PC
• Saves time and increases reliability of parameter setting
On-board Data Logging Memory
• Ensures vital data is retained
• Downloads data files from the controller when-needed eliminating the need for a separate
chart recorder
Off-the-Shelf Designed System Solution
• Improves system reliability with a factory inte-grated solution that minimizes inter-module
con-nections and potential problems at screw termina-tion points.
• Reduces installation cost
• Eliminates compatibility headaches often encoun-tered with using many different components and brands
Memory for Saving and Restoring User-Defined Parameter Default Settings
• Allows customers to save and restore their own defined defaults for machine parameter
settings
• Reduces service calls and downtime due to inad-vertent end user parameter adjustments
The exibility of the RM family modules and software allows for a large range of congurations. Acquiring a better understanding of the application requirements and then the overall
functionality and capabilities of each RM module will help to ensure maximum system performance.
The RM system at a high level can have a total of 17 modules installed, only one of which
can be an RMA module and the others (16 maximum) can be any combination of available RM
modules. Each installed RM module must have a unique Standard Bus address (factory default
for an RMA is J while all other RM modules would be 1) ranging from 1-я, A-F (10 -15) and h
(16). Default zone addresses can be changed on any RM module using the button on the face
of each module. Ensure that each module has a unique address.
The RMA can be considered an accessory RM module in that by itself it has no PID control
loops. However, used in conjunction with an RM Control (RMC), RM High Density (RMH) or
an RM Expansion (RME) module, it could be placed in a remote location up to 200 feet away
from any of the other RM modules on the network. While in a remote location, the RMA is
still fully capable of using all of its features, such as, the real time clock (used with proles)
and data logging. This can be done while also providing communications to / from a master
device on the eldbus network.
Some of the user selectable ordering options are listed below:
1. Class 2 or SELV (Saftey Extra Low Voltage) equivalent Power Supplies:
• 90-264 Vac to 24Vdc @ 31 watts
• 90-264 Vac to 24Vdc @ 60 watts
• 90-264 Vac to 24Vdc @ 91 watts
2. The RMA Module can provide:
• Multiple eld bus protocols
• Data logging capabilities (up to 200 data points)
• Real Time Clock with Battery Backup
• Automatically (upon power restoration) re-enable a prole to run after a power loss
• Auto-Conguration Backup
Note:
All RM modules can share data over the backplane (local and split rail). Once the system is
configured and running, changing zone addresses without careful deliberation may cause
disruption in operation.
RM System Configurations Using and RMA
Due to the scalability and exibility in the system components a user has several options
available in the way that the hardware can be connected.
The picture below reects a front view of an RMA module. Like all RM modules, there are
four slots that appear on the face (slot A, B, D, and E) of the module and one on the bottom
(slot C) not shown. For this particular module only slots D and E can be used. On the face of
the module there is a button (orange circle) under the Zone address J that when pushed and
held has the following function:
1. Push and hold for ~ 2 seconds to change the Zone address. Valid addresses range from 1
to 17 (1 - я, a is 10, b is 11, C is 12, d is 13, E is 14, f is 15, and h is 16). The Access
module is shipped (default factory address) at address J or 17
Note:
For correct operation and accuracy, the module must be mounted in a vertical orientation
as shown.
SD Card
USB, Mini Type B
connector
Module Status (Slot
A, B, D or E not used
on this module
Backplane protocol
(for this module always
set to Standard Busred)
As can be seen below the dimensions of the RM system will change slightly based on the type
of connector used.
Note:
Modules should always be mounted vertically. For easy removal and placement of modules
it is recommended that there be a 76.2 mm (3.00 in) clearance on the top, bottom and
front of each module.
Input FrequencyHz47 - 63Hz
DC Input Voltage rangeVDC120 - 370VDC
Inrush Current (115 / 230VAC)A25 / 50A30 / 60A30 / 60A
Output Voltage Accuracy%±1% of Nominal
Over voltage ProtectionV120 - 145%
LED Indicators- - - -Green LED = On, Red LED = DC Output Low
The picture on the right shows the Modular Backplane Connector, both front and rear view.
The rear view is bringing in to focus a metal clip. If the DIN rail is grounded the Modular
Backplane Connector and the module connected to it will be also (recommended).
Installing the Modular Backplane Connector
To install the backplane follow the steps below:
1. Hook backplane assembly to upper edge of DIN rail, (see rear view above, backplane hook
detail that mates with upper rail edge is circled)
2. Next, rotate back plane assembly downward to engage the lower edge of the rail.
Note:
Din Rail clipping distance ranges from
1.366 -1.389 inches. The back plane
assembly will not latch onto the rail
successfully if the rail is out of dimension.
3. For nal positioning and locking, the
red tab is to be pushed upward to further engage the bottom edge of the
rail with an over center snap action
latch. (The red locking tab protrudes
from the bottom side of the back
plane assembly).
Note:
For easy removal and placement of modules it is recommended that there be a 76.2 mm
(3.00 in) clearance on the top, bottom and front of each module.
Multiple modules are easily aligned and latched together. Each module includes matched
mating geometry that facilitates accurate and consistent interconnections.
To install backplane connectors follow the steps below:
1. Attach individual modules to the rail separately.
2. Laterally slide the modules together until
they touch.
3. When the multi-module system is attached
and laterally positioned to the desired placement the locking tab should be engaged to
secure the control system to the rail.
Module Installation
In the picture to the right notice that the arrow
is pointing at the top lip of the module (on side).
To install modules on the backplane follow the steps below:
1. Slide the lip of the module over the top of the Modular Backplane Connector and then
push down on the rear of the module. The module will then slide over the two posts just
above the green connector (see pictures below).
Use National Electric (NEC) or
other country-specific standard
wiring and safety practices when
wiring and connecting this controller to a power source and to
electrical sensors or peripheral
devices. Failure to do so may
result in damage to equipment
and property, and/or injury or
loss of life.
Note:
Maximum wire size termination
and torque rating:
• 0.0507 to 3.30 mm2 (30 to 12
• 0.56 Nm (5.0 in-lb.) torque
Note:
Adjacent terminals may be labeled differently, depending on
the model number
Note:
To prevent damage to the controller, do not connect wires to
unused terminals.
Note:
Maintain electrical isolation
between digital input-outputs,
switched dc/open collector
outputs and process outputs
prevent ground loops.
Note:
If the last two digits of the part
number are "12", this equipment
is suitable for use in CLASS I,
DIVISION 2, Groups A, B, C and
D or Non-Hazardous locations
only. Temperature Code T4
Warning:
Explosion Hazard – Substitution
of component may impair suitability for
Warning:
Explosion Hazard - Do not disconnect while the circuit is live
or unless the area is known to be
free of ignitable concentrations
of flammable substances.
ç
AWG) single-wire termination
or two 1.31 mm
2
(16 AWG)
.
to
ç
CLASS I, DIVISION 2.
ç
Access Module Wiring (RMAx-xxxx-xxxx)
Low Power
Slot C
99
98
power
Standard Bus EIA-485 Communications
Slot C
CE
CZ
CD
CF
Standard Bus
Common
Note:
Do not connect
unpowered USB
to EIA-485 converter. Communications may be
affected while
converter is not
connected to the
PC.
T- / R-
Common
T+ / R+
• 20.4 to 30.8 V Å (ac) / Î (dc) 9VA
• 47 to 63 Hz
• RMA module power consumption, 4 Watts
maximum
• 31 Watts maximum power available for P/S
part #:0847-0299-0000
• 60 Watts maximum power available for P/S
part #:0847-0300-0000
• 91 Watts maximum power available for P/S
part #:0847-0301-0000
• Class 2 or Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV)
power source required to meet UL compliance standards
• CF, CD, CE - Standard Bus EIA485 Communications
• CZ, CX, CY - Inter-module Bus EIA485 Com-
CX
CY
munications
• Do not route network wires with power
Inter-module Bus
-
wires. Connect network wires in daisy-chain
+
fashion when connecting multiple devices in
a network
• Wire T-/R- to the A terminal of the EIA-485
port.
• Wire T+/R+ to the B terminal of the EIA-485
port.
• Wire common to the common terminal of
the EIA-485 port.
• Do not route network wires with power
wires. Connect network wires in daisy-chain
fashion when connecting multiple devices in
a network.
• A 120 Ω termination resistor may be required
across T+/R+ and T-/R-, placed on the last
controller on the network.
• Do not connect more than 16 EZ-ZONE RM
controllers on a network.
• Maximum network length: 1,200 meters
(4,000 feet)
• Wire T+/R+ to the B terminal of
the EIA-485 port.
• Wire Digital Ground to the com-
B
A
mon terminal of the EIA-485 port.
• Do not route network wires with
power wires. Connect network
wires in daisy-chain fashion when
connecting multiple devices in a
network.
• A termination resistor should be
used if this control is the last one
on the network.
• If external termination is to be
used with a 150 Ω cable place a
390 Ω resistor across pins VP and
B, a 220 Ω resistor across pins B
and A, and lastly, place a 390 Ω
resistor across pins DG and A.
• Do not connect more than 16 EZZONE RM modules on any given
segment.
• Maximum EIA-485 network
length: 1,200 meters (4,000 feet)
• 1/8th unit load on EIA-485 bus.
• Communications instance 2
• RMAX - A [6] X X - A A X X
• If using a 150 Ω cable Watlow
provides internal termination.
Place a jumper across pins trB
and B and trA and A.
Note:
When termination jumpers are in place, there is 392 ohm pull up resistor to 5V and 392 ohm pull down resistor to DP. There is also a 221
ohm resistor between A and B.
Components of a RM system can be installed as stand alone modules or can be interconnected on the DIN rail as shown below. When modules are connected together, power and communications are shared between modules over the modular backplane interconnection.
Therefore, bringing the necessary power and communications
wiring to any one connector in slot C is sufcient. The modular
backplane interconnect comes standard with every module
ordered and is generic in nature, meaning any of the RM modules shown below on the DIN rail can use it.
Notice in the split rail system diagram that a single power supply is being used across both DIN rails. One notable consideration when designing the hardware layout would be the available power supplied and the loading affect of all of the modules
used. Watlow provides three options for power supplies listed below:
With regards to the modular loading affect, maximum power for each is listed below:
1. RMCxxxxxxxxxxxx @ 7 watts
2. RMEx-xxxx-xxxx @ 7 watts
3. RMAx-xxxx-xxxx @ 4 watts
So, in the split rail system diagram, the
maximum current draw on the supply
would be 38 Watts.
- 2 RMC modules consumes 14W
- 2 RME modules consumes 14W
- 1 RMA module consumes 4W
- 1 Remote User Interface consumes 6W
With this power requirement the second
or third power supply could be used.
Another hardware conguration scenario
that could present itself (graphic not
shown) would be a conguration that re-
Low Voltage
Class 2
Power Supply
RM Controller
Module
RMCxxxxxxxxxAxx
Slot D
_
_
_
Standard Bus
_
_
Address 1
_
_
_
Slot A
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
Slot C
98 99 CFCECZ CX CY
CD
RM Controller
Module
RMCxxxxxxxxxAxx
Slot D
_
_
_
Standard Bus
_
_
Address 4
_
_
_
Slot A
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
_
98 99 CFCECZ CX CY
quires more than one supply. Lets make
some assumptions pertaining to the split
rail system diagram shown below. The
power supply used is the 91W supply.
The top DIN rail now has the following
modules:
- 2 RMC modules consumes 14W
- 1 RMA consumes 4W
- 11 RME modules consumes 77W
As can now be seen, the total power requirement exceeds 91W. In this case, another power
supply would be required. To incorporate another supply in this system simply disconnect
pins 99 and 98 on the remote DIN rail and connect another appropriately sized power supply
to those same pins.
When using a split rail conguration ensure that the interconnections for the Inter-module
Bus and Standard Bus do not exceed 200 feet.
Note:
Module is not provided with a disconnect, use of an external disconnect is required. It
should be located in close proximity to the module and be labeled as the disconnect for
the module.
Note:
Connecting power supplies in parallel is not allowed. When power consumption is greater
than 91 watts use a split rail configuration.
Wiring a Serial EIA-485 Network
Do not route network wires with power wires. Connect network wires in daisy-chain fashion when connecting multiple devices in a network. A termination resistor may be required.
Place a 120 Ω resistor across T+/R+ and T-/R- of the last con-troller on a on a network.
Note:
Termination resistors when used, require a termination resistor at both ends of the network.
A Network using Watlow's Standard Bus and an RUI/Gateway
To better understand the menu pages that follow review the naming conventions used. When
encountered throughout this document, the word "default" implies as shipped from the factory. Each page (Operations, Setup and Factory) and their associated menus have identical
headers dened below:
Header NameDefinition
DisplayVisually displayed information from the control.
Parameter NameDescribes the function of the given parameter.
Range
DefaultValues as delivered from the factory.
Modbus Relative
Address
CIP (Common Industrial Protocol)
Profibus Index
Parameter ID
Data Type and Access (R/W)
Defines options available for this prompt, i.e., min/max values (numerical), yes/no, etc... (further explanation below).
Identifies unique parameters using either the Modbus RTU or Modbus
TCP protocols (further explanation below).
If used in conjunction with an RMA module identifies unique parameters using either the DeviceNet or EtherNet/IP protocol (further explanation below).
If used in conjunction with an RMA module identifies unique parameters using Profibus DP protocol (further explanation below).
Identifies unique parameters used with other software such as, LabVIEW.
uint = Unsigned 16 bit integer
dint = Signed 32-bit, long
string = ASCII (8 bits per character)
float = IEEE 754 32-bit
RWES = ReadableWritableEEPROM (saved)User Set (saved)
Display
When a RM module is used in conjunction with the RUI (optional equipment) visual information from the module is displayed to the observer using a fairly standard 7 segment display.
Due to the use of this technology, several characters displayed need some interpretation, see
the list below:
1= 1ϯ= 7
, {= ci= io= ou= u
щ
2 = 28 = 8ц= dJ= JP= Pv= v
3 = 3q = 9E= EH= Kq= qФІ= W
4 = 40 = 0F= FL= Lr= ry= y
5 = 5џ = g= gЛЏ= MS= SZ= Z
Within this column notice that on occasion there will be numbers found within parenthesis.
This number represents the enumerated value for that particular selection. Range selections
can be made simply by writing the enumerated value of choice using any of the available
communications protocols. As an example, turn to the Setup Page and look at the Backup
Menu. To Save a conguration backup of all connected zones using Modbus simply right the
value of 1646 (save) to Modbus register 1270.
Communication Protocols
All RM modules come with the standard offering of Watlow's Standard Bus protocol used primarily for inter-module communications as well as for conguration using EZ-ZONE Congurator and Composer software (free download from Watlow's web site (http://www.watlow.
com). Along with Standard Bus, the RMH module can also be ordered with Modbus RTU (only
one protocol can be active at any given time). The RMA module has options for several different protocols listed below:
-Modbus RTU 232/485
-EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP
-DeviceNet
-Probus DP
To learn more about any of the available RM modules, click on the link below. Once there
simply type in RM in the Keyword eld. http://www.watlow.com/literature/manuals.cfm
Modbus RTU Protocol
All Modbus registers are 16-bits and as displayed in this manual are relative addresses (actual). Some legacy software packages limit available Modbus registers to 40001 to 49999 (5
digits). Many applications today require access to all available Modbus registers which range
from 400001 to 465535 (6 digits).
Note:
In this User's Guide, all values shown representing Modbus addresses are added to 400,001
or 40,001 to acquire the absolute address.
For parameters listed as oat notice that only one (low order) of the two registers is listed,
this is true throughout this document. By default, the low order word contains the two low
bytes of the 32-bit parameter. As an example, look in the RMA Setup Page for the Analog pa-
rameter under the Variable menu. Find the column identied in the header as Modbus Relative Address, notice that it lists register 1034. Because this parameter is a oat it is actually
represented by registers 1034 (low order bytes) and 1035 (high order bytes). The Modbus
specication does not dictate which register should be high or low order so Watlow provides
the user the ability to swap this order (Setup Page, Communications Menu) from the default
low/high to high/low.
It should also be noted that some of the cells in the Modbus column contain wording pertaining to an offset. Several parameters in the RMA contain more than one instance; such as,
Data Log points (200), Gateway Instances (17), etc... The Modbus register shown always represents instance one. Take for an example the Log Point parameter found in the RMA Setup
Page under the Log Point menu. Instance one for the Source Function is shown as address
1470 and the offset to the next instance is identied as +16. If there was a desire to read or
write to instance 3, simply add 32 to 1470 to nd the appropriate address; in this case, Log
Point Source Function 3 address would be identied as 1502.
RMA _ - A [2, 3] _ _ - A A _ _
To learn more about the Modbus protocol point your browser to http://www.modbus.org.
Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
DeviceNet & Ethernet/IP
Both DeviceNet and EtherNet/IP use open object based programming tools and are based on
the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP). Due to the use of CIP as the foundation of either protocol (DeviceNet or EtherNet/IP), they both use the same addressing scheme and parameter
addresses can be found in the column header identied as CIP. There you will nd the Class,
Instance and Attribute in hexadecimal, (decimal in parenthesis) for both protocols.
Note:
The RMA module equipped with EtherNet/IP supports implicit and unconnected explicit messages.
Data Types Used with CIP
uint = Unsigned 16 bit integer
int = Signed 16-bit
dint = Signed 32-bits, long
real = Float, IEEE 754 32-bit
string = ASCII, 8 bits per character
sint = Signed 8 bits , byte
RMA _ - A [3] _ _ - A A _ _
To learn more about the DeviceNet and EtherNet/IP protocol point your browser to http://
www.odva.org.
Profibus DP
To accommodate for Probus DP addressing the following menus contain a column identied
as Probus Index. Data types used in conjunction with Probus DP can be found in the table
below.
Data Types Used with Probus DP
word = Unsigned 16 bit
int = Signed 16-bit Integer
dint = Signed 32-bit Integer
real = Float, IEEE 754 32-bit
char = ASCII, 8 bits per character
byte = 8 bits
RMA _ - A [6] _ _ - A A _ _
To learn more about the Prbus DP protocol point your browser to http://www.probus.org