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Allen-Bradley
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Contents
Allen-Bradley Configuration.................................................................... 1
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1
Network Protocol Installation ............................................................................................. 1
System Configuration.......................................................................................................... 1
Address Configuration ........................................................................................................ 1
Network Protocol Installation .................................................................................................... 2
RSLinx Installation ............................................................................................................. 2
Driver Configuration........................................................................................................... 2
System Configuration................................................................................................................. 5
General Configuration......................................................................................................... 5
PLC Configuration .............................................................................................................. 6
Department Configuration ................................................................................................ 10
Address Configuration ............................................................................................................. 11
AB PLC-5 Address Configuration .................................................................................... 12
AB PLC-2 Address Configuration .................................................................................... 14
AB PLC-3 Address Configuration .................................................................................... 16
AB SLC-500 Address Configuration ................................................................................ 18
AB PLC-5 addresses and Pmove profile........................................................................... 20
AB PLC-2 addresses and Pmove profile........................................................................... 23
AB PLC-3 addresses and Pmove profile........................................................................... 25
AB SLC-500 addresses and Pmove profile ....................................................................... 27
Glossary of Terms.................................................................................. 31
Index........................................................................................................ 33
Introduction
This manual describes the procedures used to configure the Allen-Bradley I/O System.
The major configuration steps include:
System Configuration
The Allen-Bradley I/O System driver supplied by FLSA must be configured before it
can be used to interface with the AB PLCs. This procedure describes I/O polling
parameters, the parameters associated with individual PLCs, the details related to
PLCdepartments, and the PLC memory locations used to process start, stop, and alarm
resetcommands.
Address Configuration
When ECS database points are created, the interface driver associated with the point
must be specified. This section describes the procedure used to associate a database
point with the Allen-Bradley I/O System.
RSLinx Installation
Insert the Rockwell Software RSLinx Disk 1. From Start Menu, Run a:\setup.exe.
Follow the installation program instructions, and install RSLinx with the default
settings.
In the Registration Information window, enter your name, your company, and the serial
number found on the label of the Master Disk.
When the installation is complete, restart the workstation.
Driver Configuration
The specific configuration of RSLinx drivers depends on the type of PLC and the type
of communication link to the PLC. The example below shows how to configure
Ethernet communication to a PLC-5.
Once the workstation is ready, start the RSLinx program by selecting Rockwell
Software ⇒ RSLinx in the desktop Start menu.
Select the Communications menu and then select Configure Drivers.
In the Available Drivers list, choose Ethernet to PLC-5 or 5820-El and click
Add New…
Click Accept to accept the mapping. Perform this step for all Allen-Bradley PLCs.
When finished, click OK.
From the Configure Drivers window, click on the Close command. The network
protocol is installed on the NT workstation.
General Configuration
The General Config form is used to define the details related to network
communication between the SDR system and the Allen Bradley PLCs.
Default Poll Period The defult update period for points associated with the Allen
Bradley PLCs. Valid entry range: 200 to 60000 milliseconds.
Default timeout The default amount of time the ECS system will wait for a reply
from a PLC. Valid entry range: 100 to 60000 milli seconds.
Scan between check spare links Specifies how often redundant communication links
will be checked for availability. Specified in units of PLC update periods. Valid entry
range: 1 to 100.
Max Data Definitions per PLC Specifies the maximum number of data definitions
per PLC. A PLC requires up to 8 data definitions, a data definition per file polled, and
a data definition per pending write. Valid entry range: 10 to 1000.
Max time no update The amount of time the ECS system will wait before a point that
doesn’t receive any updates is marked as Not Updated. Valid entry range: 1 to 60
seconds.
Min. time between link switch This parameter specifies how many seconds must
pass after a network switch before another switch can be initiated. Valid entry range: 1
to 60 seconds.
PLC Configuration
The PLC Config form is used to assign or review configuration parameters associated
with individual PLCs. The choice menu labelled PLC is used to select the PLC to
configure or review. The PLCs are numbered from 1. A name appears with the PLC
number if a name has been assigned. The field to the right of the PLC choice indicates
the current communication status with the selected PLC (Passive, Polling OK, or No
Communication).
Link x Driver ID Select the RSLinx Driver Identifier from the drop down list.
Link x Port ID A string that gives further details about the communication path to the
PLC. For PLCs connected directly to the selected driver enter AB:LOCAL
The general format of the port id string is:
AB:keyword/B:b/L:l/G:g/P:p/M:m/C:c/E:e/KA
Where:
keyword = LOCAL, OFFLINK,PIGATEWAY,or DF1MASTER.
b = Bridge address, 1 to 376 octal.
l = Destination link id, 0 to 177777 octal.
g = Gateway to final DH-485 link, 1 to 376 octal.
p = Thumbwheel number, 0 to 8 decimal.
m = Module type, KA, KT, RM.
c = Channel number, 0, 2, 3
e = Ethernet interface station number, 0 to 77 octal.
Link x Station Number The PLC station number in octal or decimal notation.
Network Status
The Status form provides ECS/PLC communication status for each PLC.
Digital points:
None Not used. 0
B – 16 bit Machine Status Word (1 to 16 bits) from B-file. 513
N – 16 bit Machine Status Word (1 to 16 bits) from N-file. 769
B – 32 bit Machine Status Word (1 to 32 bits) from B-file. 514
N – 32 bit Machine Status Word (1 to 32 bits) from N-file. 770
L – 32 bit Machine Status Word (1 to 32 bits) from L-file. 1538
N – 16 bit/Time Machine Status Word and time stamp. 776
N – 32 bit/Time Machine Status Word and time stamp. 777
Digital points:
None Not used. 0
B – 16 bit Set some or all (1 to 16 bits) in B-file. 513
N – 16 bit Set some or all (1 to 16 bits) in N-file. 769
B – 32 bit Set some or all (1 to 32 bits) in B-file. 514
N – 32 bit Set some or all (1 to 32 bits) in N-file. 770
L – 32 bit Set some or all (1 to 32 bits) in L-file. 1538
Digital points:
None Not used. 0
Word Machine Status Word (1 to 16 bits). 257
Digital points:
None Not used. 0
Word Set some or all (1 to 16 bits). 257
Digital points:
None Not used. 0
B – 16 bit Machine Status Word (1 to 16 bits) from B-file. 513
N – 16 bit Machine Status Word (1 to 16 bits) from N-file. 769
B – 32 bit Machine Status Word (1 to 32 bits) from B-file. 514
N – 32 bit Machine Status Word (1 to 32 bits) from N-file. 770
H – 32 bit Machine Status Word (1 to 32 bits) from H-file. 1538
Digital points:
None Not used. 0
B – 16 bit Set some or all (1 to 16 bits) in B-file. 513
N – 16 bit Set some or all (1 to 16 bits) in N-file. 769
B – 32 bit Set some or all (1 to 32 bits) in B-file. 514
N – 32 bit Set some or all (1 to 32 bits) in N-file. 770
H – 32 bit Set some or all (1 to 32 bits) in H-file. 1538
Digital points:
None Not used. 0
B – 16 bit Machine Status Word (1 to 16 bits) from B-file. 513
N – 16 bit Machine Status Word (1 to 16 bits) from N-file. 769
B – 32 bit Machine Status Word (1 to 32 bits) from B-file. 514
N – 32 bit Machine Status Word (1 to 32 bits) from N-file. 770
Digital points:
None Not used. 0
B – 16 bit Set some or all (1 to 16 bits) in B-file. 513
N – 16 bit Set some or all (1 to 16 bits) in N-file. 769
B – 32 bit Set some or all (1 to 32 bits) in B-file. 514
N – 32 bit Set some or all (1 to 32 bits) in N-file. 770
Index M
Master Disk 2
O
OFFLINK 7
P
PIGATEWAY 7
A PLC 9
PLC 1
Active 8, 9 PLC Mode 8
Address set 9 PLC Status Word 8
Alarm commands 9
Alarm Reset 1
Allen-Bradley Config 4 R
Available Drivers 3 Rockwell Software's RSLinx 2
RSLinx drivers 2
B
BCM Status Word 8 S
Bit 9 serial number 2
Station 3, 8
C
Command 9 T
Configure Ethernet-to-AB Communication window 3 Type 9
Current Mappings 3
D
DF1MASTER 7
DH+ address 3
E
Element 9
Ethernet communication to a PLC-5 2
F
File 9
I
IP Address or hostname 3
K
KEYWORD 7
L
Link x 7, 8