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FieldServer Technologies
A Sierra Monitor Corporation Company
1991 Tarob Court, Milpitas, California 95035 USA
Phone: (408) 262-2299
Toll Free: (888) 509-1970
Fax: (408) 262-2296
Email: support@fieldserver.com
Web Site: www.fieldserver.com
SlotServer Instruction Manual
APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY
This manual provides instructions for the following FieldServer products:
Description
FS-RA-CLX-BAS
FS-RA-CLX-FIR
FS-RA-CLX-PRO
The instructions a
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................. 4 1.1. About this product...................................................................................................... 4 2. PRE-STARTUP CHECKLIST.......................................................................................... 5 2.1. Accessories supplied with the
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Table of Contents Appendix A.4. Dealing with ControlLogix RPI Settings........................................................26 Appendix A.5. Installing SlotServer on a Remote Rack using CNB Cards...........................27 Appendix A.5.1. Hardware and Software requirements....................................................27 Appendix A.5.2. Setup .........................................................................................
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Page 4 of 34 1. Introduction 1.1. About this product The SlotServer Instruction Manual provides the information necessary to configure the SlotServer, allowing an Allen Bradley ControlLogix platform to pass data between a ControlLogix CPU and other third party communications protocols supported by the SlotServer. The SlotServer uses implicit communications between the CPU and the SlotServer and is consequently treated as an I/O Se
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Page 5 of 34 2. Pre-Startup checklist 2.1. Accessories supplied with the SlotServer Please verify that the following components were supplied with the SlotServer module: FieldServer Technologies Description PART # 2-way combi-comb connector for LonWorks port Software CD CAT-5 Direct Ethernet Cable Documentation Binder 2.2. Third party components (not supplied by FieldServer Technologies) The following components will nee
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Page 6 of 34 3. Steps for implementation of a SlotServer Project 3.1. Read the SlotServer Instruction Manual This provides guidelines for getting started with the SlotServer, and is very useful for first time implementation of a SlotServer application. 3.2. Install the SlotServer in a ControlLogix Rack. Refer to Section 4 for information on installation. 3.3. Write the SlotServer configuration. • Refer to the FieldServer configurati
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Page 7 of 34 4. SlotServer Installation The SlotServer plugs directly into the AB1756 ControlLogix rack. Take note of the slot number used for the SlotServer as this will be needed when configuring the I/O in the RSLogix software. 4.1. SlotServer Ports and Displays Note that there are several hardware ports available on the SlotServer card, but that this SlotServer model only makes use of a select few. The ports and displays of i
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Page 8 of 34 Communications Status LED’s LonSvc Run Node Off Conf Err Sys Err Com Err 10/100 Act Rx Tx LED Description When the SlotServer is powered up, this light will start flashing after approximately 2 Run minutes. If this light does not flash, it is an indication that the firmware is not running, and that the SlotServer will not be operating. This light will flash when the card’s Neuron chip is unconfigured, and will extingu
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Page 9 of 34 TP/FT10 LonWorks connection This two wire connection is polarity insensitive and can be multi-dropped into a LonWorks Network. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port can be used for configuration and troubleshooting, as well as for Protocols that require an Ethernet connection. Use standard Ethernet cables for this connection. RS-485 Port This is a standard 2-wire RS-485 port. Specify as R1 in the configuration. 4.2.
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Page 10 of 34 5. SlotServer Topology The SlotServer connection varies based on the protocol being used. Refer to the appropriate driver supplement for more details. The diagram in section 4.1 shows the ports available on the SlotServer for each of the protocols. FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.fieldServer.com Tel: (408) 262-2299 Fax: (408) 262-2296 Toll_Free: 888-509-1970 ema
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Page 11 of 34 6. Configuring the CPU interface to the SlotServer 6.1. CPU interface Description The SlotServer Data Images (Data Arrays) share data with the ControlLogix CPU tags using the backplane for communication and the FieldServer Logix driver. To map the Logix Driver, the Driver needs to be configured in the SlotServer Configuration. The information that follows details the configuration parameters that can be used for this
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Page 12 of 34 Example // Data Arrays Data_Arrays Data_Array_Name, Data_Array_Format, Data_Array_Length In_1, Float, 76 In_2, Float, 76 Out_1, Float, 76 Out_2, Float, 76 6.4. Server Side Connection Descriptors Section Title Connections Column Title Function Legal Values Adapter Adapter Name ControlNet Example // Server Side Connections Connections Adapter ControlNet 6.5. Server Side Node Des
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Page 13 of 34 6.6. Server Side Map Descriptors 6.6.1. SlotServer Specific Map Descriptor Parameters Column Title Function Legal Values Name of this Map Up to 32 alphanumeric Map_Descriptor_Name Descriptor characters Rate at which IO image Use twice the rate used in Scan_Interval data is updated RSLogix e.g. 0.2s WRBC - to write into Input Image Data buffer Function of Server Map Function Descriptor RDBC - to read from Output
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Page 14 of 34 6.6.3. Map Descriptors Example Only two Map Descriptors are allowed, one to transfer data to the Logix CPU and one to accept data from the Logix CPU. // Server Side Map Descriptors Map_Descriptors 4 Map_Descriptor_Name, Scan_Interval, Function, Node_Name, IO_Data_Type, DA_Name_Start , DA_Count, Protocol_Type_ID Input_BP_Image, 0.2s, WRBC, SlotServer_CPU, REAL, In_1, 2, 0 Output_BP_Image, 0.2s,
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Page 15 of 34 7. Programming the ControlLogix CPU for a small SlotServer Interface The discussion that follows describes the basic steps to set up and test the system for transferring data between CPU tags and the SlotServer using the I/O image method. The quick rd Start example uses LonWorks as the example 3 Party Protocol. A hardcoded template is filled with Lon variables is created. Each item uses a different amount of bytes and
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Page 16 of 34 7.2. Step 2: Add and configure the SlotServer as an IO Module • Right-click on I/O Configuration and select “New Module”. • Choose the 1756-MODULE Choose the 1756-MODULE Be sure to choose the correct Slot number in the rack where your SlotServer reside Click Next and choose a RPI of 100 ms. This is the rate at which the I/O image data will be transferred FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas,
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Page 17 of 34 Click Finish to complete the Module Properties setup 7.3. Step 3: Write Ladder Program to get Input Data from Data Arrays • Add a CPS (Synchronous Copy File) Ladder element to synchronize the incoming Data from the Input Data Arrays. Use the Input Image Data as Source. You can create the Destination Tag by right clicking on Destination and choosing New Tag. FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpit
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Page 18 of 34 Create a Controller Tag of Type REAL, dimension of 80 for the Destination • Add an EQU (Compare if equal) ladder element to check when the first Data Array has been received. The block number is at offset 2 of the input image. • Finally, add another CPS ladder element to copy the LonWorks Data from the InData_Copy Tag to a new Controller Tag, called Lon_In_01. Also create the Tag by right clicking on Destination a
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Page 19 of 34 Below is the final ladder program to access data from LonWorks Function Block In[0] Very Important Note! It is very important to first make a synchronous copy of the input image data before using it. If this is not done, the input data cannot be guaranteed to be from a specific SlotServer Data Array. FieldServer Technologies 1991 Tarob Court Milpitas, California 95035 USA Web:www.fieldServer.com Tel: (408)
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FS-RA-CLX_SlotServer_Instruction_Manual_(T17011) Page 20 of 34 7.4. Step 4: Write Ladder Program to Send Output Data to Data Arrays This step demonstrates how to write data to the Data Array Out[0] • Create a Controller Tag called Lon_Out_01 of type REAL[80]. • Add a new rung to the Ladder program and add a MOV element to move a block number value of 1 into Lon_Out_01[2]. • Finally add a CPS (Synchronous Copy File) element to copy the full Lon_Out_01 tag into the Output Image T
