APM/HPM Serial Interface Options

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About This Publication

This publication describes Serial Interface options for the Advanced Process Manager (APM) and the High-Performance Process Manager (HPM). Configuration and operation of the Serial Interface on either platform is essentially the same. This manual is intended for use with Release 500 - 510 systems. This is a reference manual for process engineers, control-system engineers, and application engineers who design and implement data-acquisition and control strategies for TDC 3000X systems with Local Control Networks. The user should be familiar with the system control functions described in System Control Functions, SW09-501 in the Implementation/Startup & Reconfiguration - 2 binder before using this publication and the Array Point function described in the Advanced Process Manager Control Functions and Algorithms manual, AP09-500 or the High-Performance Process Manager Control Functions and Algorithms manual, HP09-500. Detailed descriptions of parameters mentioned in this publication can be found in the Advanced Process Manager Parameters Reference Dictionary, AP09-540, or the HighPerformance Process Manager Parameters Reference Dictionary, HP09-540.

Change bars are used to indicate paragraphs, tables, or illustrations containing changes that have been made to this manual effective with Release 510. Pages revised only to correct minor typographical errors contain no change bars.

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 1.1 1.2 1.3 Overview Serial Interface Description References

SERIAL INTERFACE INSTALLATION 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.7.1 Serial Interface IOP Installation Power Adapter Installation Serial Interface FTA Installation Serial Interface FTA to Power Adapter Connection Modbus SI FTA EIA-232 Interface Modbus SI FTA EIA-422/485 Interface Allen Bradley SI FTA EIA-232 Interface Allen-Bradley Serial Interface Cable Specifications

ARRAY POINT IMPLEMENTATION 3.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.2 3.2.1 3.3 3.3.1 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.5 3.5.1 3.5.2 3.5.3 3.5.4 3.6 3.6.1 3.6.2 3.6.3 3.6.4 Serial Interface Array Point Description Array Parameter Names SI Array Point Communication Serial Interface Array Point Array Point Configuration Node Specific Configuration Requirements Building SI Array Points Array Type/Size and Starting Index Generic Modbus Interface Generic Modbus Interface Configuration Modbus Address Map Modbus Loopback Diagnostic Performance Considerations Allen-Bradley Subsystem Communications Allen-Bradley Interface Configuration Report by Exception Requirements Performance Considerations Diagnostic Procedures and Data Serial Interface Array Operation Checkpointing and Startup Accessing SI Array Data CL Notes Status and Error Checking

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SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.5 INDEX Serial Interface Array Point Modbus Serial Interface Modbus Serial Interface Model Numbers Modbus Serial Interface Specifications Allen-Bradley Serial Interface Allen-Bradley Serial Interface Model Numbers Allen-Bradley Serial Interface Specifications SI Allen-Bradley Specific Interface Specifications Allen-Bradley Devices/Data Types Supported Allen-Bradley Scan Features

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INTRODUCTION Section 1
This section introduces the external serial interface options available for the Advanced Process Manager or High-Performance Process Manager Array point. Additional information on the Array point can be found in the Advanced Process Manager Control Functions & Algorithms manual or the High-Performance Process Manager Control Functions & Algorithms manual.

1.1 OVERVIEW The Advanced Process Manager (APM) and High-Performance Process Manager (HPM) provide a point type known as the Array point. An Array point provides access to two sources of data APM/HPM box global variables external data from/to Serial Interface devices In the first case, an Array point can define a section of the APM or HPM box variables as its own data. This function is described in the Advanced Process Manager Control Functions and Algorithms manual and in the High-Performance Process Manager Control Functions & Algorithms manual. In the second case, when the Array point is configured for external I/O operation, data from a Serial Interface (SI) IOP can be scanned, imaged (read), and used as if it were local data to the Array point. The Serial Interface to external subsystem devices is the focus of this manual. Once subsystem data is resident in the APM or HPM Array point, it can be used by other APM/HPM points. Thus, serial interface data represents essentially virtual I/O to the APM or HPM. Array point data can be accessed by other APM/HPM control points, as well as by CL programs. Data can be communicated peer-to-peer to other UCN nodes. Each FTA module must have at least one corresponding Array point configured in order to initiate serial communications. Data collected through the SI module is available as local data for use by Digital Composite points, Device Control points, CL programs, etc. Note that, unlike other IOP types, an SI module has no slots. Array Point Flags and Numerics are fully supported as I/O connections; however, the Serial Interface is primarily intended as an input vehicle and it can efficiently import large quantities of data. Additionally, the Serial Interface IOP firmware runs diagnostic routines. It monitors and reports any detected communications time-outs or errors between the IOP and FTAs.

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1.2 1.2 SERIAL INTERFACE DESCRIPTION Each Serial Interface IOP connects to one or two FTA assemblies. There are 32 slots per Serial I/O card. Sixteen slots can be configured to FTA-1 and 16 slots can be configured to FTA-2 (see Figure 1-1). Plug-in modules adapt the FTAs for different communications protocols and applications. Certified applications* include Modbus Interface (Modicon Modbus-RTU protocol with extensions for real numbers and string support): Modicon 984 programmable logic controller Other Honeywell-approved Modbus compatible devices Allen-Bradley Interface: Allen-Bradley PLC-2, 3, and 5 programmable logic controllers Other standard applications are being developed. Custom applications are also available from Honeywell by request.

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APM/HPM

SI IOP

Process Manager Module (up to 80 SI Array points)

Power Adapter 16 Arrays To Field Devices FTA 1

16 Arrays FTA 2 To Field Devices

Each Array point can contain up to 512 Booleans (Flags), or 16 Reals (Numerics), or 32 Integers (Numerics), or 64 byte-sized Integers (Numerics), or 64 ASCII Characters (Strings) Figure 1-1 Serial Interface to an Array Point
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Communications to the field device is by EIA RS-232D or EIA RS-485 standards.** RS-232D communication has a limit of 15 meters (50 feet) and RS-422/485 protocol is supported to 1.2 km (4000 feet). You can extend EIA RS-232D Communications between an FTA and a field device with appropriate MODEMs.

*Certified Class 2 **Not all signals are supported

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1.3 1.3 REFERENCES The following publications contain information related to the functions described in this publication: Advanced Process Manager Parameter Reference Dictionary, AP09-540, in the Implementation/Advanced Process Manager - 2 binder. High-Performance Process Manager Parameter Reference Dictionary, HP09-540, in the Implementation/High-Performance Process Manager - 2 binder. Engineers Reference Manual, SW09-505, in the Implementation/Startup & Reconfiguration - 2 binder. Control Language/Advanced Process Manager Reference Manual, AP27-510, in the Implementation/Advanced Process Manager - 2 binder. Control Language/High-Performance Process Manager Reference Manual, HP27510, in the Implementation/High-Performance Process Manager - 2 binder. Advanced Process Manager Implementation Guidelines, AP12-500, in the Implementation/Advanced Process Manager - 1 binder. High-Performance Process Manager Implementation Guidelines, HP12-500, in the Implementation/High-Performance Process Manager - 1 binder. Advanced Process Manager Control Functions and Algorithms, AP09-500, in the Implementation/ Advanced Process Manager -1 binder. High-Performance Process Manager Control Functions and Algorithms, HP09500, in the Implementation/ High-Performance Process Manager - 1 binder. Process Manager I/O Installation, PM20-520, in the Implementation/ HighPerformance Process Manager - 3 binder Process Manager /Advanced Process Manager Service, PM13-501, in the PM/APM/HPM Service - 1 binder. System Startup GuideCartridge Drive, SW11-504, in the Implementation/ Startup & Reconfiguration - 1 binder.

Consult manufacturers manuals for installation/implementation of the external serial interface devices.

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SERIAL INTERFACE INSTALLATION Section 2

This section covers the installation of the Serial Interface which is comprised of a Serial Interface IOP, Power Adapter, and one or two Serial Interface FTAs.

2.1 SERIAL INTERFACE IOP INSTALLATION The model MU-PSIM11 Serial Interface IOP can be installed in any available APM or HPM I/O card file slot. 2.2 POWER ADAPTER INSTALLATION The model MU-TLAP02 Power Adapter is the same size as an A-size (6-inch) FTA and is installed on a standard FTA Mounting Channel. The Power Adapter to IOP connection is made using a model MU-KFTAxx cable (the suffix xx references the length of the cable in meters), up to 50 meters (164 feet) in length as shown in Figure 2-1. 2.3 SERIAL INTERFACE FTA INSTALLATION Up to two Serial Interface FTAs can be connected to a single Serial Interface IOP through the Power Adapter. Any combination of FTAs is allowable. For example, an IOP can support one Allen-Bradley SI FTA (Model MU-TSIA12) and one Modbus SI FTA (Model MU-TSIM12) or two of either type. Each Serial Interface FTA has a single asynchronous serial communications interface that supports standards EIA-232 (RS-232) or EIA-422/485 (RS-422/485), using either a DB25 or a 5-terminal compression connector, respectively. The Modbus FTA supports either interface type; the Allen-Bradley FTA supports EIA-232 only. The EIA-232 interface is limited to a distance of 15 meters (50 feet), and the EIA-422/485 interface is limited to a distance of 305 meters (1000 feet) with appropriate interface cable. Consult with your Honeywell representative for the recommended cable if a longer distance is required. The Serial Interface FTA can be installed in the same APM or HPM cabinet as the Serial Interface IOP using model MU-KLAMxx cable, or remotely using model MU-KSXxxx cable (the suffix xxx represents the length of the cable in meters), up to 305 meters (1000 feet) from the Power Adapter. The FTA is an A-size (6-inch) FTA and installs on a standard FTA Mounting Channel. If the Power Adapter or the Serial Interface FTA is installed remotely to the cabinet, proper grounding and mounting rules must be observed. Refer to the Process Manager I/O Installation manual or the High-Performance Process Manager I/O Installation manual for the recommended method of mounting and grounding the FTA.

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2.4 2.4 SERIAL INTERFACE FTA TO POWER ADAPTER CONNECTION The Serial Interface FTA to the Power Adapter connection is made using Honeywell recommended internal or external cable with stripped wire ends. The cable must have two individually shielded, twisted pair wires. The shield wires are connected to ground at the Power Adapter end only. The wire connections are made using compression terminals in a 6-pin connector at the Power Adapter end and a 4-pin connector at the FTA end as shown in Figure 2-1. The Serial Interface FTAs wiring to the Power Adapter is defined in Table 2-1. A detail of the Serial Interface FTA is shown in Figure 2-2.
To IOP Model MU-TLAP02 Power Adapter

Model MU-KFTAxx FTA Cable 50 meters (164 feet) Maximum Length

1 2 3 4 5 6 - + - + PWR SHD SER SHD CUR UNIT 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 + + PWR SHD SER SHD CUR UNIT 1

Model MU-KLAMxx Part # 51304465 (Internal) Cable or Model MU-KSXxx Part # 51201426 (External) Cable
PWR CUR + J1 SER - +

Trim the shield short

PWR CUR + J1

SER - +

Serial Interface FTA Figure 2-1 Power Adapter to Serial Interface FTA Wiring

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Table 2-1 J1 Serial Interface FTA to Power Adapter Interface Interface Pin Description 1 Power Current () 2 Power Current (+) 3 Serial () 4 Serial (+)

SERIAL DEVICE INTERFACE / SERIAL INTERFACE TERMINATION ASSY. NO. 51303932REV B 1 2 3 4

J1 J3 F2 1/4 AMP F1 1/4 AMP

+ PWR CUR

- + SER

DS1 POWER DS2

R DATA + SHD DATA R

1 2 3 4 5

M1

STATUS

J2

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Figure 2-2 Serial Interface FTA Assembly Layout

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2.5 2.5 MODBUS SI FTA EIA-232 INTERFACE The model MU-TSIM12 Modbus Serial Interface FTA, in combination with the model MU-PSIM11 Serial Interface IOP and the model MU-TLAP02 Power Adapter, provides a Modbus RTU EIA-232 (RS-232) or EIA-422/485 (RS-422/485) communications interface for peripherals as shown in Figure 2-3. The EIA-232 interface connection to the device is through the DB-25 type connector, J2, on the FTA (shown in Figure 2-2). Table 2-2 lists the DB-25 pin connections used. Since individual device connection configurations may vary, note to make sure that the FTA Transmit Data pin (2) connects to the Modbus device Receive pin and that the FTA Receive pin (3) connects to the Modbus device Transmit pin. The EIA-232 interface cable should not exceed 15 meters (50 feet) in length. The EIA-232 connector on the Serial Interface FTA is a DB-25 socket (female).
Table 2-2 J2 Serial Interface FTA EIA-232 Pinout Definitions Connector Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Description Chassis Ground (FG) Transmit Data (TD) Receive Data (RD) Request To Send (RTS) Clear To Send (CTS) Data Set Ready (DSR) Logic Ground (SG) Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Reserved

Data Terminal Ready (DTR)

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Model MU-PSIM11 Serial Interface IOP

Card File

Model MU-KFTAxx FTA Cable 50 meters (164 feet) Maximum Length Model MU-TLAP02 Power Adapter
UNIT 0 UNIT 1

A-size

Model MU-KLAMxx Internal Cabinet Cable or Model MU-KSXxxx External Cabinet Cable 305 meters (1000 feet) Maximum Length

Model MU-TSIM12 Serial Interface FTA

Model MU-TSIM12 Serial Interface FTA

A-size

EIA-232 (RS-232) Configured Interface

Modbus Protocol Device Device 1 Modbus Protocol Device Modbus Protocol Device Device 2

EIA-422/485 (RS-422/485) Configured Interface

Modbus Protocol Device Device 15

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Figure 2-3 Modbus Serial Interface Interconnections

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2.6 2.6 MODBUS SI FTA EIA-422/485 INTERFACE The Serial Interface FTA EIA-422/485 (RS-422/485) is provided by a 5-pin compression terminal connector, J3 on the FTA (as shown in Figure 2-2). Signal and ground assignments are listed in Table 2-3. The following guidelines apply for the interface: Up to 15 devices can be connected to the EIA-422/485 interface. The interface must be no longer than 305 meters (1000 feet). However, the length can be expanded up to 1220 meters (4000 feet) with appropriate cable. Consult with your Honeywell representative for the recommended cable. To avoid potential ground loops, the signal cable shield must be connected to the Shield (SHD) pin only at the FTA end of the cable (see Figure 2-4). To minimize signal reflections, a 120 ohm 1/2 watt resistor should be connected between pins 1 and 5. The Data + and Data signals should be similarly terminated with a 120 ohm resistor on the device at the extreme end of the cable. Figure 2-4 illustrates the method of terminating the EIA-422/485 interface. Two 1/4 A fuses, F1 and F2, protect the FTA from excessive current on the data lines. See the Serial Device Interface FTA layout illustration, Figure 2-2.

Table 2-3 J3 Serial Interface FTA EIA-422/485 Interface Connector Pin 1 2 3 4 5 Description R (Data +) Data + Shield Data R (Data )

NOTE
The EIA-422/485 interface can be configured as a multidrop interface in which several peripheral devices can be connected. Refer to Figure 2-4 for important connection details.

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Single Cable Ground Connection J3 R Data + Shd Data R Model MU-TSIM12 Serial Interface FTA 1 2 3 4 5 Note 1 Data 120 Cable Shield

First Unit on Link

Data +

Second Unit on Link

Data + Note 1 Notes 1. Connect the shield wires together with a crimp connector, Honeywell part number 30755381-001. Ground the cable shield at only one location by connecting the shield wire to J3, pin 3 on the FTA as shown. Insulate the exposed ends of the shield wire. 2. Do not route the cables in the same conduit or tray as AC power. 3. J3, pin 1 is connected to pin 2, and J3, pin 4 is connected to pin 5 internally on the FTA. 4. Up to15 units can be connected to the EIA-422/485 interface. System performance is dependent on several variables such as the number of peripherals, the baud rate, the number of transactions, and the FTA Device Driver firmware. Note 1 120 Data Data -

Last Unit on Link (See Note 4)

Data +

Figure 2-4 Modbus SI FTA EIA-422/485 Interconnection and Termination

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2.7 2.7 ALLEN-BRADLEY SI FTA EIA-232 INTERFACE The model MU-TSIA12 Allen-Bradley Serial Interface FTA, in combination with the model MU-PSIM11 Serial Interface IOP and the model MU-TLAP02 Power Adapter, provides an EIA-232 (RS-232) communications interface for the Allen-Bradley PLC-2, PLC-3, or PLC-5 devices with an EIA-232 interface as shown in Figure 2-5 below and in Figure 2-6 (next page). The interface connection to the device is through the DB-25 type connector, J2, on the FTA (as shown in Figure 2-2). Table 2-2 lists the standard EIA-232 DB-25 pin connections (see also the cable specifications for Allen-Bradley devices in subsection 2.7.1). The EIA232 interface cable should not exceed 15 meters (50 feet) in length.

NOTE Connections and options are subject to change by Allen-Bradley without notice to or from Honeywell. Please Contact Allen-Bradley for the latest interface products.

APM/HPM

SI IOP
50 m

SI IOP
50 m

IOL UCN

Power Adapter
300 m

Power Adapter
300 m

SI A-B FTA 1 Honeywell Equipment Allen-Bradley Equipment

SI A-B FTA 2

SI A-B FTA 1

SI A-B FTA 2
RS-232 19.2 KB

RS-232 19.2 kbaud Asynchronous Links

CIM

CIM A-B SLC 500

See A-B Manuals for connection options

DH (57.6 kbaud)

Communications Adapter

DH+ (57.6 kbaud)

DH+ A-B PLC-2 A-B PLC-3 A-B PLC-5 CIM = A-B Communications Interface Module Protocol = A-B DF1 with embedded responses Figure 2-5 Typical Interconnection of A-B Devices to the APM/HPM A-B PLC-5 A-B PLC-5
CIM

A-B PLC-5/15
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Model MU-PSIM11 Serial Interface IOP

Card File

Model MU-KFTAxx FTA Cable 50 meters (164 feet) Maximum Length Model MU-TLAP02 Power Adapter
UNIT 0 UNIT 1

A-Size

Model MU-KLAMxx Internal Cabinet Cable or Model MU-KSXxxx External Cabinet Cable 305 meters (1000 feet) Maximum Length

Model MU-TSIA12 Serial Interface FTA

Model MU-TSIA12 Serial Interface FTA

A-Size

EIA-232 (RS-232) Interface [Max. Length 15 m (50 ft.)]

Allen-Bradley PLC-2, PLC-3, or PLC-5 Device

Allen-Bradley PLC-2, PLC-3, or PLC-5 Device

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Figure 2-6 Allen-Bradley Serial Interface FTA EIA-232 Interconnections

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2.7.1 2.7.1 Allen-Bradley Serial Interface Cable Specifications There are a number of Allen-Bradley (A-B) devices to which the Serial Interface FTA can connect. Because pin-out arrangements at the A-B end may vary, no one cable can be recommended. Instead, refer to the pin-out description in the Allen-Bradley device manual and exercise the following cabling guidelines: The interconnection is EIA-232, point-to-point, 19.2 kbaud, and the FTA uses only the following connection pins: Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 7 Note that: The FTA Transmit Pin (2) should connect to the A-B device Receive pin. FTA Receive Pin (3) should connect to the A-B device Transmit pin. The chassis ground and logic grounds should not connect. The A-B device may require other pins to be jumpered; refer to the A-B device manual for instructions. When connecting to an A-B PLC, usually through a KE or KA module, ensure that the device has the latest firmware available from Allen-Bradley. The EIA-232 connector on the Serial Interface FTA is a DB-25 socket (female). Chassis Ground (FG) Transmit Data (TD) Receive Data (RD) Logic Ground (SG)

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ARRAY POINT IMPLEMENTATION Section 3

This section describes the Serial Interface Array point in the Advanced Process Manager or the High-Performance Process Manager and tells how it is configured to communicate with external Serial Interface devices. Additional information about the parameters mentioned in this section can be found in the appropriate Parameter Reference Dictionary.

3.1 SERIAL INTERFACE ARRAY POINT DESCRIPTION The Array point accesses external data from the serial device through its Flag, String, and Numeric parameters. For each Array point, only one type of variable (Strings, Flags, or Numerics) can be used for Serial Interface communications. 3.1.2 Array Parameter Names Data elements in the Array point are referred to by the Array point tagname, type of variable and index number (i). For example ARR01.FL(9). The complete list follows: Variable Flags Numerics Strings Times Parameter Reference FL(i) NN(i) STRn(i) TIME(i)

In the case of strings, n refers to the string length, 8, 16, 32, or 64. For example STR32(4). 3.1.3 SI Array Point Communication Figure 3-1 illustrates communications between the Array point and the serial IO subsystem. The plug in FTA module adapts I/O requirements for the specific serial interface. The SI IOP module has 32 slots available. Up to 16 slots can communicate through FTA number 1, and up to 16 slots can communicate through FTA number 2. An array point automatically communicates through any available slot on the SI IOP connected to the FTA specified during Array point configuration. ScanningFigure 3-1 also helps to understand an important concept. At the FTAs, data is scanned in from the serial devices, then sent to the SI IOP as quickly as possible. In the Modbus FTA, data is scanned as fast as possible (free running) at up to 19.2 kbaud. In the Allen-Bradley FTA, the scan method is individually selected for each array point using one of the following three options: free running, periodic, and report-by-exception (RBE). That data is then imaged from the SI IOP into the Process Manager Module (PMM) at one of three rates (1/4 second, 1/2 second, or 1 second) which you can configure with the parameter SCANPER. The data is stored in an Image Database and is thereafter immediately available to the PMM. It is important to understand that even though you might be bringing data into the SI IOP at a 1/4 second rate, the serial subsystem may provide new data at a much slower rate (several seconds for some devices ); this may be the limiting factor. A write to the serial subsystem is much faster, but still limited by the subsystem network response time.

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APM or HPM Process Manager Module

Box Variables

SI Array Point

Image Database

Write

Read

SI IOP

Slots 116

Slots 1732

FTA #1

Serial Link

FTA #2

Serial Link

Plug in Module

Scan Serial Subsystem Serial Subsystem

Register Range to be Scanned

Serial Subsystem

Figure 3-1 Signal Path between SI Subsystems and Array Point

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3.2 3.2 SERIAL INTERFACE ARRAY POINT CONFIGURATION There are several parts to configuration. The things you should consider for Serial Interface Array points are described below If the APM/HPM node is already configured and running, when adding an SI Array point, you should check the Node Specific Configuration screen for the items described in subsection 3.2.1 and reconfigure the node, if necessary. If you are initially configuring a system, both the UCN network and the APM/HPM node must be configured. When configuring the node, carefully observe the requirements in subsection 3.2.1. When the node is configured and running, the array points can be built. Most of this section deals with Array point configuration for the Serial Interface. Finally, the Serial Interface device(s) will probably need some configuration or preparation. This varies with the manufacturer and is beyond the scope of this publication, so you should refer to the manufacturers manuals. 3.2.1 Node Specific Configuration Requirements APM/HPM Node Specific Configuration is a menu choice after selecting Network Interface Module on the Engineering Main Menu. Refer to the System Startup Guide if you are unfamiliar with configuration procedures. Figure 3-2 illustrates the area of interest for Array point configuration on the Node Specific Configuration screen forms. The total number of points and data types selected should also include the allocation for global box variable type Array points used for other purposes in the system. Global box variable Array points are described in Section 10 of the Advanced Process Manager Control Functions and Algorithms manual or the High-Performance Process Manager Control Functions and Algorithms manual. Also note that 16,384 box flags are always available. The number of variables of each data type available to an Array point is further limited by parameter entries when building each Array point.

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3.2.1 You can allocate up to 256 array points through the parameter NARRSLOT (number of array slots). Up to 80 of these can be SI Array points.

Interval at which APMM scans external device data in SI IOP.

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Figure 3-2 Node Specific Configuration

Other Node Specific Configuration parameters that affect the SI Array point are NNUMERIC - the number of Numerics (in multiples of 16) that you want available. NSTRING - the number of Strings that you want available (in multiples of 16). NTIME - the number of Times (in multiples of 32) that you want available. SCANPER - this parameter specifies the period at which the Process Manager Module scans SI data and maps it to the Array points. The PMM can scan SI IOP data at three rates and this determines the maximum number of Array points with SI connections that you can have: SCANPER (Scan Period) 1 Second 0.5 Second 0.25 Second Maximum Number of SI/Array Points 80 40 20

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3.2.1 Finally, you must select SI as the Module Type on the IO Module Configuration pages for each SI IOP board that you wish to implement. Figure 3-3 illustrates the screen form.

Parameter to specify Serial Interface IOP.

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Figure 3-3 Module Type Selection

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3.3 3.3 BUILDING SI ARRAY POINTS Array point configuration begins by selecting Process Points from the NIM Build Type Select Menu. Then select Array. The first few screen form entries are for the tagname, unit, etc. To configure the Array point to obtain input from a serial interface, set EXTDATA = IO_FL, IO_NN, or IO_STR (see Figure 3-4). You can choose Flags, Numerics or Strings, but only one type data can come through the Serial Interface per Array point. Non-selected parameters still refer to the APM/HPM Box variables. For example, if the EXDATA selection is IO_FL, the number and starting index for flags refers to Serial Interface data through the selected FTA. Numeric, string, and times references from this array point are to the APM/HPM box variables.

External Data Option

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Figure 3-4 Configuring for External Data I/O

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3.3 When the Array point is configured for external data, additional parameters appear on the configuration screen form. These are: the SI IOP module number the FTA number, 1 or 2 the serial link device address FTA scan priority, low or high IOPNUM FTANUM DEVADDR SCANPRI

The screen form is illustrated in Figure 3-5 and the parameters are described in the following paragraphs.

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Figure 3-5 Configuring External SI Array Point Devices

IOPNUMYou must specify the SI IOP module number, but note that SI IOP points do not need to be configured. All configuration is done in the Array point and the Process Manager Module then establishes a connection and loads all necessary configuration data to the SI IOP. The PMM automatically reloads configuration data to the Serial Interface IOP after every IOP startup. FTANUMTwo FTAs can be connected to each SI IOP. FTANUM specifies which FTA you want to map data through for this Array point. DEVADDRis the Serial Link Device Address. This is discussed more later. SCANPRISCANPRI determines the rate at which the FTAs read data from the serial link device(s). Data that changes infrequently can be scanned at low priority to reduce the scanning overhead. This parameter is not used for standard Modbus or Allen-Bradley serial links. Modbus links are scanned as fast as possible, and the Allen-Bradley scan rate is controlled by the AB_DATA4 parameter.

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3.3.1 AUX and A-B DATAThese parameters are specific to the type of serial device and are discussed in the Modbus and Allen-Bradley sections. Refer to the APM Parameter Reference Dictionary or the HPM Parameter Reference Dictionary for a more detailed explanation of any parameter. 3.3.1 Array Type/Size and Starting Index Figure 3-6 illustrates the next screen form. Here you can choose the starting index and number of elements for each type of data. Note that parameters not selected for Serial I/O still refer to the APM/HPM Box variables. For Serial Interface data, the limits are as follows: Array Type Flag Numeric (reals) Numeric (integers) Numeric (bytes) Strings Array Size 0 - 512 0 - 16 0 - 32 0 - 64 0-8 Starting Index Range 0 - 99,999 0 - 99,999 0 - 99,999 0 - 99,999 0 - 99,999 Comments

Strings may contain 64 characters configured any way from eight, 8-character strings to one, 64-character string.

When used with the Serial Interface, the starting index parameter FLSTIX (Flag), NNSTIX (Numeric), or STRSTIX (String) refer to a register address in the serial device. This register is scanned over the appropriate range as set by the array size. Note that the Starting Index Range may be limited by addressing requirements for the serial device.

10001

Flag Array Numeric Array

String Array Time Array (Cannot be External) Access Level

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Figure 3-6 Configuring Array Point Starting Index

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3.4 Access LockParameter SPLOCK determines who has store access to the variables. Configuration choices are Operator, Supervisor, Engineer, or Program. Descriptors(Screen form not shown). You can enter 4 descriptors up to 64 characters long, 1 for each type of variable. These descriptors are typically used to describe the array variables. They appear on the Array point Detail Display. Refer to the Process Operations Manual for examples. The SI Array point is designed to communicate with either of the major subsystems described in subsections 3.4 3.5 which follow. Continue to the applicable interface description. 3.4 GENERIC MODBUS INTERFACE Many devices that use the AEG Modicon Modbus RTU protocol can communicate with the APM/HPM through SI Array points. Refer to Modbus documentation for a description of the Modbus protocol. Some of the Generic Modbus Interface devices approved by Honeywell are AEG Modicon 984 Triconex Critical Process Controller Honeywell 620 Logic Controller Rosemount-Micromotion Transmitter

Other devices are being certified. Contact your Honeywell representative for a current list. 3.4.1 Generic Modbus Interface Configuration The following discussions clarify how to configure an SI Array point for communications with the Generic Modbus. AUXDATA parametersThe AUXDATA parameters described below all have a default value of NaN (dashes). Note that when the AUXDATA parameters are not being used with a Generic Modbus interface, they should be set to the default value. AUXDATA1AUXDATA1 specifies the Keep Alive Address of a Modbus coil. This feature indicates to the Modbus device that the APM/HPM subsystem is functioning. It can be configured separately on each Array point, but no two Array points should write to the same coil. The coil address must be within the range 00001 to 09999. When AUXDATA1 = NaN (dashes), the Keep Alive function is inactive. If you want to check the Keep Alive coil, you must program the Modbus device to do so. AUXDATA2 AUXDATA2 specifies the time interval in seconds to wait before attempting a message retry. The range is .25 to 5 seconds or NaN. If NaN is specified, the default time-out is 1.5 seconds. A timeout value can be configured separately for each Array point. If a valid response is not received after three tries (original plus two retries), a MSGTMOUT error results.

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3.4.1 AUXDATA3/4The first valid Array point loaded to the FTA with values in AUXDATA3 and AUXDATA4 sets the mode and baud rate for FTA communications. Therefore, AUXDATA3 and AUXDATA4 must contain the same value for all points configured through the same FTA. If Array points loaded thereafter to that FTA have different AUXDATA3 or AUXDATA4 values, an AUXMATCH error results. AUXDATA3 specifies the signaling protocol and modem control in an integer/decimal format: mmm .n signaling protocol modem control 0 = OFF; 1 = ON

For example, 232.1 indicates EIA-232 with modem control on. The other choices are 232.0 and 485.0. EIA-232 permits use of an external modem. The modem control feature switches the following signals: RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR, and DCD. When AUXDATA3 = NaN (the default value) protocol is EIA-232 and modem control is off. AUXDATA4 specifies the baud rate and parity in an integer/decimal format: bbbbb.n baud rate parity: 0 = none, 1 = Odd, 2 = even

Legal baud rates are 19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, and 1200. NaN (dashes) results in a default value of 19200 baud with odd parity. AB DATA parametersThe AB_DATA parameters are for use with the Allen-Bradley interface (described later in this section). They should be set to NaN (dashes) when communicating with a Modbus. Likewise, when the Allen-Bradley interface is being used, the AUXDATA parameters should be set to NaN.

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3.4.2 3.4.2 Modbus Address Map The value entered in the Array point Start Index parameter FLSTIX (Flag), NNSTIX (Numeric), or STRSTIX (String) determines the Modbus Start Index and function. Only one type of external data can be accessed per Array point. Table 3-1 illustrates Modbus functions and their relationship to the Array Start Index. This table is generally familiar to Modbus users. The following paragraphs explain key items. Array Start Index Rangesthe most significant digit in this column is used to look up the Modbus function (for example, read coil status). The lower four digits define the starting address to access data for that Modbus function. Data Type, External Data Option, and Data Formatthis column specifies the data type for each Modbus range. The Array point External Data Option parameter (IO_FL, IO_NN, or IO_STR) must agree with the Modbus data type for the address range specified. Note that APM/HPM numeric data mapped to an integer register in a Modbus device is truncated to whole numbers. Floating point format data for the address range 20001 to 29999 is returned in standard IEEE floating point format except that the low and high words are swapped. This format is appropriate for the Modicon 984 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). Floating point format data for the address range 70001 to 79999 is returned in standard IEEE floating point format. This format is appropriate for the Triconex Critical Process Controller. Floating point format data for the address range 80002 to 89999 is returned in standard IEEE address - 1 floating point format. This format is appropriate for the Honeywell 620 LCS. For Modbus compatible devices other than those listed above, floating point formats may vary. Honeywells multivendor interface certification program determines which format (if any) is appropriate. Contact your Honeywell representative for further information. Maximum Number of Elementsthe number in this column specifies the maximum number of array elements configurable for each range. The number of flags, numerics, or strings specified in the Array point parameter NFLAG, NNUMERIC, or NSTRING cannot exceed this number. All of the specified elements are read in a single transaction.

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Table 3-1 Modbus Address Map Start Index Ranges 0000109999 Modbus Function Read Coil Status _____________________ Force Single Coil Read Input Status _____________________ N/A Read Holding Registers _____________________ Preset Multiple Registers Read Input Registers _____________________ N/A Read Holding Registers _____________________ Preset Single Register Read Holding Registers _____________________ Preset Multiple Registers Loopback Diagnostic _____________________ N/A 7000179999 * Read Holding Registers _____________________ Preset Multiple Registers Read Holding Registers _____________________ Preset Multiple Registers Read Holding Registers _____________________ Preset Single Register
Read FC _________ Write FC

Data Type, External Data Option, and Data Format FLAGS, IO_FL Read/Write Bit Flags

Data Range

Max. No. Elem. 512

01 _______ 05 02 _______ N/A 03 _______ 16 ** 04 _______ N/A 03 _______ 06 03 _______ 16 ** 08 _______ N/A 03 _______ 16 ** 03 _______ 16 ** 03 _______ 06

ON/OFF

1000119999

FLAGS, IO_FL Read Only Bit Flags

ON/OFF

512

2000129999 *

NUMERICS, IO_NN Word Swapped IEEE Fl.Pt Read/Write NUMERICS, IO_NN Signed Integer Words Read Only NUMERICS, IO_NN Signed Integer Words Read/Write STRINGS, IO_STR ASCII Encoded Bytes Read/Write STRINGS, IO_STR Loopback Test

-34E38 to 34E38

16

3000139999

-32768 to 32767

32

4000149999

-32768 to 32767

32

5000159999 *

Printable Characters

8 of 8 4 of 16 2 of 32 1 of 64 1 of 64

60000 *

None

NUMERICS, IO_NN IEEE Floating Point Read/Write NUMERICS, IO_NN IEEE Fl. Pt in Addr-1 Read/Write NUMERICS, IO_NN Unsigned Integer Words Read/Write

-34E38 to 34E38

16

8000289999 * 9000199999

-34E38 to 34E38

16

0 to 65535

32

*These ranges are extensions to the Modbus protocol specification to support certain Modbus devices. **Function Code 16 is used to write a multiword data type in one transaction.

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3.4.3 3.4.3 Modbus Loopback Diagnostic The loopback test consists of sending a test message to the Modbus device and waiting for the proper response. The procedure is build an Array point with the external data parameter EXT_DATA = IO_STR configure for a single, 64-character string at address 60000 (Loopback Test address) (NSTRING = 1, STRLEN = 64, and STRSTIX = 60000). When the point is active, the Detail display should contain the message: Loopback Test: Attempted - xxxxx where xxxxx is a pass/failure count. Pass - xxxxx,

Note that the loopback test can run along with other Array point scans, but doing so adversely affects performance. 3.4.4 Performance Considerations All configured array points scan the Modbus devices in a circular sequence as quickly as possible with read data requests. When a write data request occurs, it preempts the read requests. The number of consecutive write data requests is limited to 16, after which, one array point read request is issued. Lab testing on a Modicon 984-385 indicates that, in general, up to 30 write requests per second can be serviced (with no ladder logic running) before read response is significantly affected. Because of the time ladder logic takes to execute, the maximum number of write requests per second to a Modbus device running ladder logic should be limited further.

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3.5 3.5 ALLEN-BRADLEY SUBSYSTEM COMMUNICATIONS This section describes the configuration procedures necessary for an Array point to communicate with Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) through the Serial Interface (SI). Refer to the Process Manager /Advanced Process Manager I/O Installation manual or the High-Performance Process Manager I/O Installation manual for the standard FTA hardware clip and switch settings. The Serial Interface FTA communicates with the Allen-Bradley KE/KF Computer Interface Module (CIM) using EIA-232-D protocol at 19.2 Kbaud. The KE/KF module communicates with PLCs on an Allen-Bradley Data Highway or Data Highway Plus using DF1 protocol with embedded responses. Refer to Allen-Bradley Data Highway protocol manuals for details. The Allen-Bradley families supported are PLC-2, PLC-3, or PLC-5. For the purpose of this document, the PLC-5 family consists of the 5/10, 5/15, 5/25, 5/40, and 5/60 models. 3.5.1 Allen-Bradley Interface Configuration The parameters described on the following pages are discussed in the order that they appear in the APM/HPM Array point configuration display and some are described further in the APM or HPM Parameter Reference Dictionary.
3.5.1.1 Device Address

DEVADDR, the device address parameter, must contain the PLC Node Address. The entry must specify the Allen-Bradley node address in octal, but do not convert the address to decimal. For example, if the node address is 758, enter 75. Conversion is done automatically by the FTA firmware. The range is 08 3768. More than one Array point can have the same device address.
3.5.1.2 Start Index

The start index specification varies for the different family types. When the requirement is for an octal address, the numbers are typed in from the Universal Station as if they were octal. Any nonoctal digit causes a STARTIDX error. The following paragraphs describe the entry for each Allen-Bradley family. PLC-2 Array Start Indexfor PLC-2, NNSTIX (the numeric start index) or FLSTIX (the flag start index), or STRSTIX (the string start index), specifies an octal address within the PLC-2 data table. For example, if the octal address is 1768, enter 176. PLC-3 Array Start Indexfor PLC-3, the start index (NNSTIX, FLSTIX, or STRSTIX) specifies either the word part of the PLC-3 address or the structure value for floating point data. For all data types except I/O, the range is 0 - 999910. For input and output, the value is entered as if it was an octal number and can range from 08 3778 for actual I/O and 4008 77778 for storage locations. The PLC-3 Context and External Data Tables are only supported to the extent that Context is fixed = 1 (current context) and the External Data Table always = E3.

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3.5.1 PLC-5 Array Start Indexfor PLC-5, the file start index is specified by NNSTIX, FLSTIX, or STRSTIX (numerics, flags, or strings, respectively) depending on the type of data. For flag data, the start index represents the word address within the file. There is one special case. For the input or output file (when AB_DATA3 = 0 or 1), the value entered for the flag start index (FLSTIX) represents an octal number in the range 0008 1778. File size ranges from 0008 1778. A nonoctal digit or an out-of-range value causes a STARTIDX error. All other PLC-5 start index values are specified as integers, including the flag starting index (except for the input or output file). File size is not checked by the Serial Interface.
3.5.1.3 Number of Elements

The Array point parameters NNUMERIC, NFLAG, or NSTRING specify the number of file or data table elements (numerics, flags, or strings, respectively) mapped to an Array point. The number of strings depends on the string length. The maximum number of elements for each type are: Data Type Numeric Floating Point Numeric Integers Flags String-8 String-16 String-32 String-64 Max. No. Elements 16 32 512 8 4 2 1

3.5.1.4 AB_DATA Parameters

The AB_DATA1, 2, 3, and 4 parameters described in the following paragraphs are one of the most important considerations when configuring an Allen-Bradley PLC through an SI Array point. The following table is only a general overview of the AB_Data parameters. Each is discussed in detail and there are many variations depending on the PLC family. Parameter ABDATA_1 ABDATA_2 ABDATA_3 ABDATA_4 Purpose Specifies PLC Family Specifies PLC File Number Specifies Data type Specifies Scan Rate

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3.5.1 AB_DATA1 Specifies the Allen-Bradley PLC family type: 2.0 = PLC-2 3.0 = PLC-3 5.0 = PLC-5 Note that Different PLC families can be accessed through the same FTA by using multiple SI Array points with the desired family specified in each array points AB_DATA1 parameter. PLC-3 or PLC-5 controllers can be accessed using PLC-2 emulation by setting AB_DATA1 = 2.0. For diagnostic related array points, other values are used (for example, 0, NaN, ...). See subsection 3.5.4 for more detail. AB_DATA2 Specifies the Allen-Bradley PLC File Number from which data is imaged into the Array point for PLC-3 or PLC-5 controllers. The range is 0 999. For a PLC-2 controller, AB_DATA2 must be set to NaN. AB_DATA2 can have other values when used for diagnostics. Refer to subsection 3.3.5.5. AB_DATA3 Specifies the data type for Allen-Bradley PLC-2 or PLC-5 controllers or the section ID for PLC-3 controllers. The supported data types for each Allen-Bradley family, the corresponding AB_DATA3 entry, and Array type are shown in the following tables: PLC-2 Data Type Output Input Status Bit Integer Floating Point Integer Floating Point ASCII AB_DATA3 0 1 2 3 4,5 6 7 8 9 Array Type Flag Flag Flag Flag Numeric (unsigned 16 bit) Numeric (VAX F Format) Numeric (signed 16 bit) Numeric (IEEE Single Precision) String

Note that the PLC-2 only recognizes status or integer data types. The interface handles other data types by requesting single or multiple elements of integer data according to the AB_DATA3 entry.

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3.5.1 AB_DATA3 Continued PLC-3 Data Type Output Input Integer Floating Point Binary ASCII Status Note that The number entered for AB_DATA3 corresponds to the PLC-3 Section Identifier. Data types not supported for PLC-3 are timers, counters, decimal, high order (two word) integers and pointers. The APM/HPM converts the VAX F format into IEEE floating point numbers, and when writing, it converts from IEEE floating point numbers to VAX F format. PLC-5 Data Type Output Input Status Bit Integer Integer Floating Point AB_DATA3 0 1 2 3 *4,5 7 8 Array Type Flag Flag Flag Flag Numeric (unsigned 16 bit) Numeric (signed 16 bit) Numeric (IEEE Single Precision) AB_DATA3 1 2 5 6 8 9 13 Array Type Flag Flag Numeric (16-bit signed) Numeric (VAX F Single Precision) Flag String Flag

ASCII 9 String *These Allen-Bradley file types are read only and writes to these file types are ignored. Note that The number entered for AB_DATA3 corresponds to the PLC-5 file types except for string data where 9 is assigned. Timers/counters require three words per timer/counter. Presets and accumulated values are read only; they can only be modified in ladder logic. The following restrictions also apply for PLC-5: If the AB_DATA2 file no. = 0, AB_DATA3 must be set to 0 (output data). If the AB_DATA2 file no. = 1, AB_DATA3 must be set to 1 (input data). If the AB_DATA2 file no. = 2, AB_DATA3 must be set to 2 (status).

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3.5.1 Data RangeThe data range for each type of Array point data is given in the following table: APM/HPM Array Type Flag Numeric (signed integer) Numeric (unsigned integer) Numeric (floating point) String Data Range ON/OFF -32768 to +32767 0 to 65535 -34E38 to +34E38 Printable Characters

AB_DATA4 Specifies the Allen-Bradley PLC scan rate. Each SI Array point can have a different scan rate. The Allen-Bradley interface supports either polling or Report by Exception (RBE) independent of the scan rate. Scan rates are configured according to the following table: AB_DATA4 0 1 - 255 256 Point Scan Rate Scan the point as fast as possible Scan the point once every 1 to 255 seconds Scan the point once after configuration or after link or device failure recovery (then only Report by Exception)

Note that you should use higher priority scanning for time-critical data, and slower scanning or report-by-exception for lower priority points where data changes infrequently. if all points are set to very fast scan (0 - 2 seconds), actual performance may be less than one update per second especially when writes are used. entering a scan frequency greater than 256 causes a POL FREQ error. if more than one SI Array point is configured to map the same PLC memory area, only one of the array points will be updated with report by exception data. when AB_DATA4 = 256, after the first scan, Array data is updated when RBE data is received for that point or after any communications error (but not after configuration errors). the Report by Exception (RBE) feature is independent of scan rate. See 3.3.5.5 for RBE requirements. AUXDATA ParametersThe AUXDATA1-4 parameters are for use with the Generic Modbus interface (described earlier in this section). They should be set to NaN (dashes) when communicating with an Allen-Bradley PLC. Likewise, when the Modbus interface is being used, the AB_DATA parameters should be set to NaN.

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3.5.2 3.5.2 Report by Exception Requirements Before an FTA will accept RBE data, the following conditions must be true: The corresponding array point must be configured. The point must have been scanned at least once. The sending devices source address (SRC) must match the Array points Device Address (DEVADD) parameter. The quantity of the data received by the FTA in an RBE request must match the quantity of the data configured for the destination array point. The command code (CMD) and function number (FNC) in the Allen-Bradley communication messages must be as specified in Table 3-2. An RBE_FULL error results if even one RBE message is rejected without indication back to the device that generated the message. RBE data is rejected by any SI Array point configured to map diagnostic counter data, or run a diagnostic loop, or by any PLC-5 configured for Timer/Counter data. For PLC-5, the Type/Data parameter must match the file type configured for the destination array point. Note that if you configure more than one array point that maps the same PLC memory area, only one of the array points is updated with RBE data.
Table 3-2 Allen-Bradley Request Response Table FUNCTION PLC-2 PLC-3 PLC-5 Data Read by SI Basic Command Set: PLC-3 Specific command PLC-5 Specific command from PLC Unprotected Read Word Range Read Word Range Read (All data types) Data Write by SI to PLC (Flag Data Type) Data Write by SI to PLC Other Data Types CMD: 01 FNC: NA Basic Command Set: Unprotected Bit Write CMD: 05 FNC: NA Basic Command Set: Unprotected Write CMD: 0F FNC: 01 PLC-3 Specific command Bit Write CMD: 0F FNC: 02 PLC-3 Specific command Word Range Write CMD: 0F FNC: 00 PLC-3 Specific command Word Range Write* CMD: 0F FNC: 00 CMD: 0F FNC: 01 PLC-5 Specific command Read-Modify-Write CMD: 0F FNC: 26 PLC-5 Specific command Word Range Write CMD: 0F FNC: 00 PLC-5 Specific command Typed Write * CMD: 0F FNC: 67

CMD: 08 FNC: NA Data Write by PLC Basic Command Set: to SI (RBE) Unprotected Write (All Data Types) CMD: 08 FNC: NA

*These functions must use the Logical Binary Addressing format or the RBE message is rejected by the Serial Interface. Other formats including PLC-3 Symbolic and PLC-5 Logical ASCII will be rejected.

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3.5.3 3.5.3 Performance Considerations All configured array points scan the Allen-Bradley PLC devices in a circular sequence at the specified scan rate with read data requests. A write data request preempts the read requests (and/or response to any RBE requests). The number of consecutive write data requests is limited to eight, after which a Report By Exception request or scan read request is serviced. If outputs, Report By Exception requests, and scan read requests are stacked continuously, the Report By Exception requests and scan read requests are alternately serviced after every eight outputs. This slows data acquisition considerably. Points with a scan frequency of 3 to 255 seconds are scanned once upon point build and then at the configured scan rate. RBE messages reset the scan interval timer, therefore frequent RBE messages can prevent unnecessary scanning. There is a limit to the number of write requests per second that can be serviced before read response is significantly affected. Because of the time ladder logic takes to execute, the maximum number of write requests per second to a PLC running ladder logic should be limited even further. Your Honeywell representative can provide test data and reports on PLC modules certified to date. 3.5.4 Diagnostic Procedures and Data Diagnostic data is stored as single or double bytes of information in the Allen-Bradley Highway module. The various PLC modules hold diagnostic information in different forms and in different RAM locations. This data is referred to as the Diagnostic Counters. The Allen-Bradley diagnostic commands supported by the procedures that follow are: Diagnostic Status Diagnostic Read Diagnostic Counters Reset Only modules whose diagnostic information address is returned as a reply to a Diagnostic Status Command in the 7th and 8th bytes are supported (PLC-5 returns 0). This address is added to the value specified in NNSTIX as an offset, and a Diagnostic Read collects data into the APM or HPM. Therefore, you do not need to know the starting address for diagnostic data. Because of the differences between modules, you must be familiar with the equipment to properly configure an SI Array point for diagnostic purposes. It is also up to you to interpret the diagnostic data returned. The software automatically reformats data from diagnostic counters for easier interpretation. You can cause a Diagnostic Counters Reset by executing a write to any element of the diagnostic array counters. Note that a write to any one diagnostic counter resets all the diagnostic counters in the module.

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3.5.4.1 Diagnostic Data from the Computer Interface Module

One or more array points can be configured to acquire diagnostic information from the AllenBradley KE/KF Computer Interface Module (CIM). Numeric data is used for diagnostic counters. The required configuration parameters are Entry for Diagnostic Data the module address (specified in octal) 0 (indicates CIM) -1 (indicates diagnostic counter) enter 11 for up to 32 values of 2-byte data 7 for up to 32 values of 2-byte data 20 for up to 64 values of single-byte data AB_DATA4 scan frequency NNSTIX offset into Allen-Bradley Diagnostic Table* NNUMERIC number of diagnostic words/bytes * You must know which CIM is used because each model can have different meanings for its offset values.
3.5.4.2 Diagnostic Data from the PLC

Parameter DEVADDR AB_DATA1 AB_DATA2 AB_DATA3

To obtain diagnostic data from an Allen-Bradley PLC, configure the SI Array point as usual, except for the following parameters which must be set up according to the table. Numeric data is used. Entry for Diagnostic Data the module address (specified in octal) 2, 3, or 5 (indicates PLC type) -1 Enter 11 for up to 32 values of 2-byte data 7 for up to 32 values of 2-byte data 20 for up to 64 values of single-byte data AB_DATA4 scan frequency NNSTIX offset into Allen-Bradley Diagnostic Table* NNUMERIC number of diagnostic words/bytes * You must know which PLC model is being used because each model can have different meanings for its offset values. Parameter DEVADDR AB_DATA1 AB_DATA2 AB_DATA3

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3.5.4
3.5.4.3 The Diagnostic Loop

A repetitive diagnostic loop can be set up to check the integrity of transmissions over the communication link. It works by transmitting a message of a certain length from the FTA which causes the Allen-Bradley device to reply by transmitting the same data back to the FTA. In this case, string data is used. To create a Diagnostic Loop, configure an SI Array point as usual except set up the following parameters according to the table: Parameter DEVADDR EXTDTA STRELN NSTRING AB_DATA1 AB_DATA2 AB_DATA3 AB_DATA4 Entry PLC Station address in Octal IO_STR 64 characters 1 NaN -3 NaN scan frequency (but 256)

Counters check the attempted/successful transactions and when the point is active, the Detail display should contain the message: Loopback Test: Attempted - xxxxx where xxxxx is a pass/failure count. Pass - xxxxx,

Any communication errors are displayed, but BADPVFL is not set for a diagnostic loop. Note that the loopback test can run along with other Array point scans, but doing so adversely affects performance.
3.5.4.4 Time-Out Gate Configuration

The time-out gate feature checks for communication between the FTA and the Allen-Bradley interface. The purpose of a time-out gate is to confirm to the PLC that the Serial Interface is working. By configuring an array point for a periodic write (such as every 10, 20, or 30 seconds), the PLC issues a Report by Exception message. This causes the FTA to return a status message which the ladder logic can monitor and react to. If the FTA fails, the PLC receives a status code 2016 and/or a timeout occurs indicating to the PLC that the host is not communicating. When the FTA recovers, the condition clears and the normal 00 status (message was successful) returns.

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3.6 3.6 SERIAL INTERFACE ARRAY OPERATION 3.6.1 Checkpointing and Startup CheckpointingSI slot data is not checkpointed, but SI configuration is contained in the Array point checkpoint. Configuration of related Array points is saved. StartupSI slot configuration data is automatically reloaded on every startup. When reloaded, the SI IOP Database Valid parameter is automatically set to Valid. 3.6.2 Accessing SI Array Data Serial Interface IOP data mapped to an Array point is accessed through the Array point Numeric(NN(i)), Flag (FL(i)), and String (STRn(i)) parameters. Because the APM or HPM Process Manager Module regularly scans data from the Serial Interface, read access to SI Array data does not require an IOL prefetch cycle (that is, CL programs are not delayed while data is being fetched). When writing to a serial device, data is not stored in the Array point, SI IOP, or SI FTA databases on the way to the external device. Write access to the SI Array data does cause an IOL poststore. A write to the SI Array data is successfully completed when the Array point enters the write request in a queue for the I/O link. CAUTION
Do not configure a situation that causes constant writes to the Serial Interface (for example, a logic output). Doing so can overload the system and degrade performance.

The SI IOPs Detail Status display shows the protocol, baud rate, and parity type configured for each FTA. If a fault exists, the configuration information is replaced with a failure message by using parameter IOPSTR1(n) or IOPSTR2(n). 3.6.3 CL Notes All Array point data (flags, numerics, etc.) can be accessed by a CL program (without impacting IOL prefetch limitations). Refer to the Control Language/Advanced Process Manager Reference Manual or Control Language/High-Performance Process Manager Reference Manual for additional information. The CL compiler issues a warning when external Array point data (data read from a Serial Interface) is used in a LOCAL declaration. This is done because the data is not truly local, but resides in the external device connected to the Serial Interface IOP.

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3.6.4 3.6.4 Status and Error Checking Several Array point parameters provide status reporting. Error information appears on the Array Point Detail displays and the SI IOP Detail Status display, or can be tested with CL. The following parameters should be checked periodically: BADPVFL provides an overall database status (ON = bad). The overall status is bad when there are communication problems or the SI module is in Idle. CL programs should check BADPVFL or INITREQ before using SI data. INITREQ, when set to ON, indicates that the write to the SI module cannot be completed. ERRCODE provides an 8-character error string. Refer to the Advanced Process Manager Parameter Reference Dictionary for complete information. Note that BADPVFL and INITREQ are always OFF if not using SI data (EXTDATA = None).
3.6.4.1 Read-Back Check

To verify that a write was successful in reaching the external device, simply read back a just written parameter and compare it with the value written to guarantee that data was successfully stored all the way to the serial device. Feedback time varies due to device performance.
3.6.4.2 FTA Lamps

Refer to Figure 2-2 in subsection 2 for the lamp locations on the Serial Interface FTA. The power lamp DS1 should be on whenever power is being supplied to the FTA. The status indicator DS2 uses several blink patterns to indicate errors. The error codes are: Slow Blink (symmetrical 1 second on/off)the FTA has not received a Time Out Gate refresh from the SI-IOP within 10 seconds. This indicates that the host (the Serial Interface) has a problem and will not communicate. Fast Blink (symmetrical .5 second on/off)one or more Array points configured to this FTA have a communication error. Odd Blink (asymmetrical 1/.25 second on/off)one or more Array points configured to this FTA are incorrectly configured. Steady On (both DS1 and DS2)no errors were detected by the FTA. Steady Off (both DS1 and DS2)the FTA has no power or is in a hardfail condition.

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3.6.4.2 Error Messages

Tables 3-3 through 3-5 provide error messages for the Serial Interface and devices. You may also need to refer to Modbus documentation and Allen-Bradley documentation for error messages specific to those devices.
Table 3-3 Serial Interface Error Messages Error Message # ELEMNT ARR INIT AUXMATCH BAUD/PAR CONFIG DATATYPE DEV ADDR FAC TEST FILE NUM KPA ADDR MAX CONF NO CONF PLC TYPE POL FREQ SIG/MOD STARTIDX STR LEN TMOT VAL DATA COND Description Number of elements is out of range for data type selected. The point is configured, but no valid data has been received. UART mode settings in AUXDATA3 and AUXDATA4 do not match the other points in the FTA. All points must agree. The Baud Rate/Parity setting in AUXDATA4 is not a valid setting. General configuration error. Check configuration carefully. Data type/file type is not supported or out of range for this device. Device address is out of range. Factory test diagnostic mode in progress. PLC file number is not supported or out of range for this PLC. Keep Alive coil address is out of range. Catch all configuration error. No Configuration (slot is not viewable at the operator Station). PLC type is not supported. Polling frequency is out of range. The signal mode/modem control setting in AUXDATA3 is not a valid setting. Start Index/file word address is out of range. Illegal string length for diagnostic loop point type. Message timeout value is out of range. Unsupported data type for current Serial Interface version.

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3.6.4 The error messages in Tables 3-4 and 3-5 appear on the IOP Detail Status displays. Note that when any configured array point detects a Communication error, the FTA re-scans all configured points in its database regardless of the scan frequency specified for the points.
Table 3-4 Modbus Communication Error Messages Error Message CHECKSUM EX - nn INV RESP MSGTMOUT NO CTS NO DSR PARITY RX OVFLO Description Incorrect checksum (CRC) received. Modbus device error codes (Hex) Refer to device documentation. Invalid response received from the Modbus device. Timeout on message response from the Modbus device. Modem did not respond with Clear To Send within the message timeout time. Modem is not asserting Data Set Ready as expected. Incorrect character parity received. A receive buffer overflow occurred on a message response received from the Modbus device.

Table 3-5 Allen-Bradley Communication Error Messages Error Message ABEXT_mm ABSTS_nn ACKTMOUT ARR INIT CHECKSUM CIM_NAK INV RESP MAXMSGST MSGTMOUT OK_POLL OK_RBE PARITY RBE_FULL Description Allen-Bradley remote station specific EXT STS error (refer to Allen-Bradley documentation). Allen-Bradley local/remote station specific STS error (refer to Allen-Bradley documentation). Timed out waiting for ACK from CIM device. Point configured, but no valid data received yet. Incorrect BCC detected on the last received message. Received a NAK from the CIM device. Invalid response received from the Allen-Bradley device. Catch all Serial Interface error. Timeout waiting for the Allen-Bradley device to reply to the last request. No errors exist against the array point whose poll rate is within 0 - 255. No errors exist against the array point whose poll rate is 256. Incorrect parity on at least one character in the last received message. RBE buffer full due to too many Report by Exception requests from the PLC devices.

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SPECIFICATIONS Section 4
This section defines the I/O specifications for external serial interface devices that connect to the A PM or HPM Array Points Serial Device Interface.

4.1 SERIAL INTERFACE ARRAY POINT APM/HPM SI Array point capacity: FTA point capacity: IOP point capacity: Data capacity per Array point: (contiguous data in PLC)
80 SI Array Points/APM/HPM @ 1 second rate (40 @ 1/2 sec; 20 @ 1/4 sec) Up to 16 Array Points per SI FTA Up to 32 Array Points per SI IOP (2 FTAs) 512 Flags (Booleans/coils), or 64 Numerics (8-bit integers), or 32 Numerics (Integers), or 16 Numerics (Reals), or 1 String of 64 characters, or 2 String of 32 characters, or 4 String of 16 characters, or 8 String of 8 characters

Performance Guidelines: Read and write performance is sensitive to a number of variables, including: the PLC type, scan time, message response time, PLC network configuration and traffic, amount of data access from other devices, and the overall health of the PLC network. For best results, a direct PLC connection is recommended.

Reads per Port*:

Up to 2048 Booleans/second, or up to 128 Integers/second, or up to 64 Reals/second, or up to 4, 64-character strings; or weighted combinations of the above

Writes per Port*:

10 points/second

NOTE *These are guidelines only, and do not represent best performance figures. Read performance degrades with increased writes.

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4.2 4.2 MODBUS SERIAL INTERFACE 4.2.1 MODBUS Serial Interface Model Numbers SI FTA Model Number: SI IOP Model Number: Power Adapter FTA Model Number: MU-TSIM12 MU-PSIM11 MU-TLPA02

4.2.2 MODBUS Serial Interface Specifications Interface Type: Number of Serial Channels: Distance Power Adapter to FTA: Protocol: Transmission Mode: Serial Line Mode: Selectable Baud Rates: Serial Data Format: Selectable Parity: Common Mode Operation: Surge Protection: ESD Protection: Number of Stop Bits: Modem Control Support: Keep Alive Cell Write: Message Response Timeout Time: Exception Errors Reported: Support, Baud Rate, Parity Data Formats Supported: Inter-Message Stall Time: EIA-232-D SUPPORT Interface Type: Lines Supported: Logic GND, Protective GND Distance FTA to Device: EIA-485 SUPPORT Interface Type: Lines Supported: Number of Transceivers: Distance FTA to Device: EIA-232-D or EIA-485 2 per IOP, 1 per FTA 300 m Modbus RTU RS232 or RS485 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,19,200 bps 8 data bits with programmable 9th bit (parity) None, odd, or even 250 V rms (continuous) IEEE SWC 472-1974 IEEE 801.2 1 Selectable On/Off Configurable address Configurable timeout Keep Alive, Message Response Timeout, Signaling Mode/Modem Boolean, Real, ASCII Strings, Signed Integers, Unsigned Integers 3.5 Character Time minimum Serial asynchronous TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DTR, (Compatible with CCIT V.24; CCIT V.28) 15 meters (cable cap. = 2500 pF max.) Serial asynchronous Half Duplex only Two wire, differential pair: DATA+, DATA-, Protective GND (shield) 15 drops maximum 1.2 Km (4000 ft) max.

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4.3 4.3 ALLEN-BRADLEY SERIAL INTERFACE 4.3.1 Allen-Bradley Serial Interface Model Numbers A-B SI FTA Model Number: SI IOP Model Number: Power Adapter FTA Model Number: MU-TSIA12 MU-PSIM11 MU-TLPA02

4.3.2 Allen-Bradley Serial Interface Specifications GENERAL Interface Type: Number of Serial Channels: Distance Power Adapter to FTA: Baud Rate: Serial Data Format: Common Mode Operation: ESD Protection: EIA-RS232-D SUPPORT Interface Type: Lines Supported: Distance FTA to Device: EIA-RS232-D 2 per IOP, 1 per FTA 300 m 19.2 k bps 8 data bits with parity bit 250 V rms (continuous) IEEE SWC 472-1974 Serial asynchronous TXD, RXD, Logic GND, Protective GND (Compatible with CCIT V.24; CCIT V.28) 15 meters (cable cap. = 2500 pF max.)

4.3.3 SI Allen-Bradley Specific Interface Specifications Protocol: Transmission Mode: Serial Line Mode: Parity: No. Stop Bits: Modem Control Support: ACK Timeout: FTA Message Response Timeout: Data Formats Supported: CIM Communication Options: Full Duplex Allen-Bradley DF1 with embedded responses Character oriented RS232 even 1 Off 3.2 sec. 4.0 sec. Booleans, Reals, Signed/Unsigned Integers, ASCII Strings Pass-through diagnostic requests Ignore handshaking Accept duplicate message BCC error check

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4.3.4 4.3.4 Allen-Bradley Devices/Data Types Supported Allen-Bradley Family Types Supported: PLC-2 PLC-3 (Native Mode and PLC-2 Mode) PLC-5, except PLC-5/250 (Native Mode and PLC-2 Mode)

Allen-Bradley File Types:

APM/HPM Array Point Types Flag Flag Numeric (16-bit Signed Integer) Numeric (IEEE Single Precision) Numeric (16-bit Unsigned Integer) String PLC-5 File Types Output (O), Input (I), Status (S) Bit (B) Integer (N) Float (F) (IEEE Format) Timer (T), Counter (C) (READ ONLY) ASCII (A) PLC-3 Files Types Output (O), Input (I), Status (S) Binary (B) Integer (N) Float (F) (VAX F Format)

ASCII (A)

4.3.5 Allen-Bradley Scan Features Three methods of updates: Data for each Array point is read at the user-configured scan frequency: 1 to 255 seconds. Independent of scan frequency, any point will accept Unsolicited requests (RBE). Any point may be configured to rely strictly on Unsolicited requests. Independent of scan frequency, writes are pushed to the target Allen-Bradley device as high priority traffic.

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Index
Topic AB DATA Parameters Allen-Bradley PLC Interface Configuration Data Types Diagnostic Data, CIM/PLC Diagnostic Procedures Interface Connections Model Numbers Performance Considerations Request Response Table Report By Exception APM Box Global Variables Array Points Accessing SI Array Data Checkpointing and Startup Configuration External Data Parameters Scan Period SI Communication Array Size, SI Array Point AUXDATA Parameters CIM Diagnostic Data CL Notes Configuration Connections Allen-Bradley Interface Modbus FTA to Device Serial Interface FTA to Power Adapter Diagnostic Procedures and Data EIA RS-232/485 Errors Flag Data FTA Installation Lamp Status Codes Generic Modbus Interface Installation FTA Power Adapter Serial Interface Lamp Status Codes, FTA Loopback Diagnostic Modbus Model Numbers Node Specific Configuration Numeric Data Section Heading 3.4.1, 3.5.1.4 2.1, 4.3.4 3.5 3.5.1.4, 4.3.4 3.5.4.1, 3.5.4.2 3.5.3, 3.5.4.3 2.7 4.3.1 3.5.3 Table 3-2 3.5.1.4, 3.5.2 1.1 3 3.6.2 3.6.1 3.1.2, 3.2 3.3 3.1.2 3.2.1 3.1.3 3.3.1 3.4.1 3.5.4.1 3.6.3 3.2, 3.3, 3.5 2.7 2.5, 2.6 2.4 3.5.4 1.2, 2.3, 4.2.2, 4.3.2 1.1, 3.5.4, 3.6.4 3.1.2 2.3 3.6.4.2 3.4 2.3 2.2 2.1, 2.3 3.6.4.2 3.4.3 4.2.1 3.2.1 3.1.2

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Index
Topic Modbus Interface Data Type/Format FTA to Device Connections Loopback Diagnostic Modbus Address Map Model Numbers Performance Considerations Parameters, Array Point Performance Considerations Allen-Bradley PLC Modbus PLC Diagnostic Data PLC-2, 3, and 5 Start Index Power Adapter Installation Read-Back Check References Serial Interface Array Points Building Points Checkpointing and Startup Communication FTA to Power Adapter Connections Installation IOP Scan Period, Array Points Scan Priority, Array Points Specifications Allen-Bradley Serial Interface Modbus Serial Interface Serial Interface Array Point Starting Index, SI Array Point Status and Error Checking String Data Times Data Time-Out Gate, Allen-Bradley Section Heading 1.2 3.4.2 2.5, 2.6 3.4.3 3.4.2, Table 3-1 4.2.1 3.4.4 3.1.2, 3.3 3.5.3 3.4.4 3.5.4.2 3.5 2.0 3.6.4.1 1.3 3.0 3.3 3.6.1 3.1.3 2.4 2.0 1.2 3.2.1 3.3 4.3.2 4.2.2 4.1 3.3.1 3.6.4 3.1.2 3.1.2 3.5.4.4

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