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1. eRe Re H4 EBC p 7 Direct 4 EB HA EBC _ iomavac SIE ee Serial pine l O RJ12 pe LO val Port Serial d D Port lle C RS232 Y HET O 6 dJ ea l NN RJ45 J for RJ45 IS 10BaseT for G L 10BaseT D y The EBC has an eight pin modular jack that accepts RJ45 connector plugs UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair cable is rated according to its data carrying ability bandwidth and is given a category number We strongly recommend using a Category 5 CAT5 cable for all Ethernet 10BaseT connections For convenient and reliable networking we recommend that you purchase commercially manufactured cables cables with connectors already attached To connect an EBC or PC to a hub or repeater use a patch cable sometimes called a straight through cable The cable used to connect a PC directly to an EBC or to connect two hubs is referred to as a crossover cable Patch Straight through Cable Crossover Cable EBC HUB EBC PC D 1 ORMWHT ORANHT RD oa OR WHT GRN WHT joe TD 2 2 RD TD 2 TD RD 3 Sa ain 3 TD RD 3 RD 4 4 4 BLU WHT BLU WHT 5 GRN GRN 2 2 RD E BRN WHT BRN WHT RDZ E S 8 LBRN BRN g 8 RJ45 RJ45 RJ45 RJ45 This diagram illustrates the standa
2. 444 sus 2 8 EBC Supports Two Standards sat sic went cee edi iver eee ee ee PNR Seed ek Rae 2 8 TOBASET CONNECHONS Fx aere T d ome sd T eee ones ete pote et ele bat eae eres ee bale tems 2 8 10BaseFL Network Cabling c sss x x e c c e e e Pet KKK ee 2 9 EBC Supports Two Standards EL AE book celal eet al eee od Mae ie cana each ete 2 9 1OBaseFl Connections rerai eh heh idee Sed Ges eh GS eee de a i eet 2 9 H Table of Contents Fiber Optie Cable T sy Ayelet a a aa obit ei ae ht bea eee eta Rea AE YS 2 9 Fiber Optic Module ST Connector teu dw ace Vee wwed gated ee teeing anne 2 9 Maximum Ethernet Cable Length 2 10 Calculating the Power Budget for the DL205 with H2 EBC 2 11 Managing your Power Resource 0 2 11 EBC Power SH CIICAIONS cnni ZR a es Sune T be Saas Lik r eee eran Dee wena enn a D 2 11 Module Power Requirements ss ge ia den 2 e x e e K e K ge male 6 ahs den ae ete awe een 2 11 Power Consumption Chart DL205 Modules 2 12 Power Budget Calculation Example 000 cece cee teens 2 13 Power Budget Calculation Worksheet 2 14 Calculating the Power Budget for the H4 EBC F 2 15 Managing your Power Resource
3. 0 2 15 EBC and Expansion Base Power Specifications 2 15 Module Power Requirements 0 2 15 Power Consumption Chart DL405 Modules 2 16 Power Budget Calculation Example 2 17 Power Budget Calculation Worksheet 2 18 DL405 Local and Expansion VO 2 22 222d 2s ce sursaut bere eet eee eee hee te ees 2 19 LOCAL BASS AnH Oy SR T E or earn cust E E diode EOS 2 19 Local Expansion Base and UO Da otis sure ee bos SRR eee aise Ol an a fe 2 19 Chapter 3 Configuring the EBC Using NetEdit Starting NetEdit Software 0 sac x x x sence voters ein mai oe eee nen Dae ee 3 2 Operating System Requirements e eee is eh ea ee oe Bee 3 2 SYSTEM RSQUIFEMENS Acco TC 9 5 S 4 eaa ae Maine be RTS A TA RA A Aone ae ee BS Al benne 3 2 The NetEdit Screen sise een seed aves weed vee eed eee pedals be dae ew tak 3 2 Using NetEdit nest sa nee era away dew RE jun Se wip Seen snr weed amped Og 3 3 Ethernet Communication Protocol 2 sde nt Rent de ie oii eed D 3 3 Adding Network Protocol Support to Your PC 2 3 4 Ethernet Address lt cxd ule RRR RRR RR aia oxic mn ere en detre ees 3 4 Module Intonnauon 2 ua ees wes eee ela eet Shae ah ei eed wile ena eee 3
4. Ethernet Serial H2 EBC Pr ntrol ocess Contro DI zoen 0 D H4 EBC Introduction 1 5 Industry Standard The H2 EBC and H4 EBC modules support industry standard 10BaseT Ethernet Ethernet communications and the H2 EBC F and H4 EBC F modules support 10BaseF L fiber optic Ethernet standards All EBCs offer 10Mbps transfer rates between your PC application and your I O base O WARNING For deterministic Ethernet communication you must use a dedicated network of EBC modules connected to your PC based control system The EBC modules and the PC running PC based Control Software must be the only devices on the network dot ma S 2 c O E 5 H2 EBC and The H2 EBC F installs in the CPU slot of a DL205 base and communicates across H2 EBC F the backplane to digital and analog input and output modules The H2 EBC F does not support remote I O or Specialty Modules H2 EBC H2 EBC F Cm CB 8 RJ12 Nd 1 Serial Port RJ45 Port ST bayonet for 10Base T for 10Base FL H4 EBC and The H4 EBC F installs in the CPU slot of a DL405 base and communicates across H4 EBC F the backplane to digital and analog input and output modules The H4 EBC F sup
5. Device Object Unlike the channel name Device names can be the same from one channel to the next The device name is a user defined logical name for the device The device name and channel name will be part of the OPC browser information as well as a DDE item name Within an OPC client the combination of channel name and device name would appear ChannelName DeviceName Group Object KEPServerEX allows tag groups to be added to your project Tag groups allow you to tailor the layout of OPC data in logical groupings that fit the needs of your application Using tag groups allows multiple sets of identical tags to be added under the same device This can be very convenient when a single device handles a number of similar machine segments From an OPC client standpoint the use of tag grouping allows you to segregate your OPC data into smaller tag lists which can make finding a specific tag easier when browsing the server Tag Object KEPServerEX allows both dynamic tags tag entered directly at the OPC client that specify device data and user defined tags User defined tags have the benefit of allowing the tag to be browsed from an OPC client that supports tag browsing User defined tags also support tag scaling Unlike many of the dialogs you will find in KEPServerEX the tag properties dialog has a number of features that are driven by icons The tag name is part of the OPC browse data Tag names must be unique within a given device b
6. Timeout section in the KEPServerEX on line help file lt KEPServerEx untitled opf Ds loj xj File Edit View ers Tools Help Do e Ha Z G Channeli AM click to add a device New Device Communications Parameters E x Description Enter the parameters you wish to use while communicating with the device Connect timeout refers to the time to wait for a successful initial connection Request timeout refers to the time to wait for a request to be serviced Connect timeout 12 seconds Request timeout 1000 21 miliseconds Fail after 12 successive timeouts lt Back Next gt Cancel 4 3 Ready Clients O Active tags 0 of 0 a a xipueddy I m W C7 ke A m y 2 a C 9 C7 The Connection timeout allows the time required to establish a socket connection to a remote device to be adjusted The Request timeout is used by all drivers to determine how long the driver will wait for a response from the target device The Fail after parameter is used to determine how many times the driver will retry a communications request before considering the request to have failed If your environment is prone to noise induced communications failures you may want to increase the number of retries the driver performs Using H2 EBC with KEPware OPC Server Automatic OPC The automatic OPC tag database generation features of KEPServerEX have been T
7. Name Imyarouy Update Rate me 100 Time Bias min pO O Z Percent Deadband JO Language ID hoas oS Update Notification OPC 2 0 S IZ Active State Eej T A The group specifies the following properties group Name Update Rate Time Bias Percent Deadband Language ID Active State and the typeof data connection that should be made to the server For detailed information on the group properties click on the Help button to display the Group section of the on line help file Once a Group has been created additional Group Operations can be accessed by right clicking on the highlighted branch Group or by using the Tools menu gt Group selection Selecting a Group Item Using the KEPware OPC Quick Client Items represent data that may be accessed via the OPC server An item specifies the following properties Access Path Item ID Data Type and Active state For detailed information these properties click on the Help button to display the Item section of the on line help file To add an Item to the Quick Client Group you can either use the Edit menu gt New Item or click on the New Item icon on the toolbar OPC Quick Client Untitled File Edit View Tools Help Add Items a DSM c Item Properties ok E KEPware KEPSErvere mygroup Access Path f 4 E Cancel Item ID Channell Device Slot2 Quputd mo oen E a x Active La Browsing Branch Filter Leaf Filter Type Access 9 E Na
8. e installed I O modules and expansion bases as necessary for your application e connected your PC and EBCs to a dedicated Ethernet network e installed Think amp Do Version 4 4 or later on your PC NOTE The pages that follow explain how to use the Think amp Do software utility for US configuring the base For additional information about using the Think amp Do software product please refer to the Think amp Do Software Learning Guide Starting I O View Starting a New Screen in I O View I O View is one of the tools provided by Think amp Do software It is directly accessi ble from the Start menu after installation Select Start then Programs then Think amp Do then T amp D I O View as shown to the right The I O View window will appear as shown with a blank I O configuration screen If you save this screen without renaming it the default name will be lOView1 We use a new I O View window to configure the I O for an example system The H4 EBC is connected to the PC which is running Think amp Do software To start a new configuration select the Configuration menu then New as shown C 3 Using H4 EBC with T amp D 4 Think Do AMIGOS 75170 View Configuration View Tools Help Della S LE XIS els For Help press F1 22170 View ieee View Tools Help Open Ctrl 0 Print Setup 1 c tempuntitled 2 ctndleam lessont 3 c Meam flashn
9. 5 bel ES Troubleshooting Guidelines Guidelines D C wn Q Fa Change Protocol Ethernet Stats Replacing the EBC Module wt LC TANA If you are experiencing a problem communicating from your PC to a module that does not appear on the list of active CE modules try changing the protocol and clicking on Query Network You may be UDPAP able to link to your module with the other protocol If you are not sure which protocol driver is loaded on your PC refer to page 3 4 as well as your Windows NT documentation If you are able to see the problem module on the list of modules currently active on the Protocal Ethernet Stats network you can select the module to see Missed Frames 6 the Ethernet Stats for that module Select Eee i the module by clicking on the Ethernet Address in the Module box see page 3 4 Lost Packets 11 To begin a new statistical record click the Bad Packets 0 Clear Stats button R Tee The diagnostic information available in the Send Errors 0 Ethernet Stats box is e Missed Frames frames lost Clear Stats due to unavailability of buffer space e TX Collisions detected when RXD and RXD become active during a data transmission Two devices are trying to communicate at the same time e Lost Packets packets that overflow the queue e Bad Packets packets that fit the Ethernet standard but are
10. D4 16NE3 150 None F4 04DA 1 70 75 20 per circuit F4 08NES 90 None F4 04DA 2 70 75 20 per circuit DC Output Modules F4 08DA 1 70 100 20 per circuit D4 08TD1 150 35 F4 16DA 1 70 100 20 per circuit F4 08TD1S 295 None F4 08THM n 120 50 20 per circuit D4 16TD1 200 125 F4 08RTD 80 None D4 16TD2 400 None Specialty Modules D4 32TD1 250 140 D4 HSC 300 None D4 32TD1 1 250 140 5 15VDC D4 16SIM 150 None D4 32TD2 350 120 4A max including loads D4 64TD1 800 max None Installation and Setup Power Budget The following example shows how to calculate the power budget for the DL405 Calculation system Example Base Auxiliary Module Type 5 VDC mA Power Source 1 24 VDC Output mA EBC H4 EBC 3470 400 Expansion Unit Slot 0 D4 16ND2 150 0 Slot 1 D4 16ND2 150 0 Slot 2 D4 02DA 250 300 o gt Slot 3 D4 08ND3S 100 0 L S Slot 4 D4 08ND3S 100 0 a S Slot 5 D4 16TD2 400 0 Slot 6 D4 16TD2 400 0 Slot 7 D4 16TR 1000 0 Base D4 08B 80 0 Other Maximum power required 2630 300 Remaining Power Available 3470 2630 840 400 300 100 1 Using the table on the previous page fill in the information for the EBC Expansion Unit I O modules and any other devices that will use system power including devices that use the 24 VDC output Pay special attention to the current supplied by the H4 EBC the H4 EB
11. EX Think K Do Studio ConnectivityCenter Configuration 48915 SC game Yew Gres Pr Joos Windom teo ziez Diegi al simi Slam w lwl ds B L E e L no lO me Se oo 0 y Ro C Using Monitor I O Re connect to the I O in ConnectivityCenter by either clicking on Configuration to Verify Panel then Connect or by clicking on the Connect toolbar button Then scan the I O by Operation either clicking on Configuration then Scan or by clicking on the Scan toolbar button Doubleclick on the EZ panel box graphic to launch the Monitor I O Dialog Box The Monitor I O tool allows the user to update the fields at any moment altough the panel continuously updates the fields with changes as well All of the Value fields in the Monitor I O Dialog Box are read write and are updated from the the Monitor I O Dialog box which takes precedence over updates from the panel The user can update bit values Input Output and Flag immediately by one mouse click or by pressing the space bar When typing in numbers the grid will enter the edit mode which will block any conflicting updates from the panel The edit mode entry is completed after pressing Enter any arrow key or by selecting a new line N iaz Yew C f Window He 1915 SEADE PCERE EEEnA Monitor I O Dialog Box C Appendix C Using the H4 EBC with Think amp Do In This Appendix Configuring the DL
12. Unknown Type 0 0 Send Errors Clear Stats m Configuration Module ID 3 En Name PCBC 405EBC Description 405 Ethernet Base Controller IP Address fess oss fas 25 Update Advanced Settings Using NetEdit Advanced Settings The Advanced Settings button in the Configuration box of Net Edit page 3 5 brings up the EBC Advanced Settings window Clicking on the Serial Port button right causes the Serial Port Settings screen to EBC Advanced Settings EJ pop up Ea Serial Patt Clicking on the Base Configuration button causes the EBC Base Configuration TRES screen to appear L Exit On the Serial Port Settings screen make any necessary changes to the serial communication parameters After making ie changes be sure to click on the Update Baud Rate S Module button Also Be sure these b H parameters match the parameters of the Data Bits 1 serial device with which you are hoo A communicating Sop bi Parity Odd EZ Note Some PC based Control software rm Port Mode packages may automatically overwrite settings selected here Refer to the documentation for your PC based Control software Update Module Slave C Master H4 EBC Base Configuration x The DL405 architecture does not provide To allow for proper operation of your Left click the button s corresponding to the H4 EBC wi
13. You must identify each analog input or output module by selecting the applicable part number on the Base Configuration screen The part numbers of all available analog modules appear on the pull down menu for the appropriate slot the part number is printed on the face of each module Click on the arrow beside the slot location to see the menu The H4 EBC automatically distinguishes between input modules and output modules In the Think amp Do implementation of the Base Configuration utility the pull down menu for analog input modules lists only analog input modules It does not list analog output modules H4 EBC Base Configuration x The H4 EBC cannot distinguish between analog and 16 32 bit discrete modules To allow proper operation of analog modules please configure your analog modules in the matrix below If the module at a particular slot is analog select the name of the module otherwise select for discrete modules Base Number 1 ea te The pull down menu for analog output modules lists only analog output modules H4 EBC Base Configuration The H4 EBC cannot distinguish between analog and 16 32 bit discrete modules To allow proper operation of analog modules please configure your analog modules in the matrix below If the module at a particular slot is analog select the name of the module otherwise select for discrete modules Base Number 1 F4 04AD 32 F4 04AD
14. common software protocols E Q LE xe O Pur Q Which protocols are supported by the EBC A The H2 EBC F and the H4 EBC F support IPX originated by Novell and UDP IP Universal Datagram Protocol Internet Protocol The Windows NT operating system supports both protocols The UDP IP protocol is supported within the TCP IP suite Q What Ethernet standards should I be familiar with A Below is a short list of most commonly used Ethernet cabling standards and their key characteristics e 10Base 2 Thin coaxial cable which supports a maximum of 30 stations per network and is limited to 185 meters 607ft per cable segment e 10Base 5 Thick coaxial cable which supports a maximum of 100 stations and is limited to 500 meters 1 640ft per segment e 10Base F Plastic or Glass Fiber Optic maximum of 1024 stations and distances depend on signaling technology and medium used but can commonly support up to 2 Kilometers e 10Base T Unshielded Twisted Pair which supports a maximum of 1024 stations with a segments of 100 meters but distance is truly based on signal loss in decibels less than 11 5dB loss source to destination Q Which Ethernet specifications are required to install an EBC system A None Detailed Ethernet specifications are not necessary for implementing the EBC system Q How do I connect to an Ethernet network A Different types of Ethernet media may be connected to a sing
15. 2 86 Installation and Setup DL205 Power Wiring and Grounding The power wires for the DL205 are not connected directly to the H2 EBC as they are on the H4 EBC The DL205 power supply is an integral part of the base and separate from the EBC The DL205 also has three power options 12 24VDC 125VDC and 120 240VAC 5 RRR R 4 SS SS SS 53 eo a b SUT C C LC LC oO DE E Q The diagram shows the terminal 110 220 VAC Base Terminal Strip connections located on the power supply of the DL205 bases The base terminals AAG can accept up to 16 AWG You may be D able to use larger wiring depending on resi the type of wire used but 16 AWG is the G recommended size D Re NOTE You can connect either a 120 VAC or 240 VAC supply to the AC 24 VDC OUT terminals Special wiring or Jumpers are d 0 2A not required as with some of the other DirectLOGIC products 12 24 VDC Base Terminal Strip 125 VDC Base Terminal Strip OI OI ISS 12 24 VDC er 90 264 VDC D2 09BDC 2 G range is G 115 264 VDC T 24 VDC OUT dE 024 WARNING Once the power wiring is connected install the plastic protective cover When the cover is removed t
16. 6 000 meters 10BaseFL Distance Limitations TE 3 meters 2 000 t meters gt 6 560 feet 6 560 feet 2 000 meters 2 000 met 000 meters 000 meters 6 560 feet K 2 000 meters E 6 560 feet 6 560 feet n D Between 0 D fi s Repeaters i s L i E o 0 o p Installation and Setup EU Calculating the Power Budget for the DL205 with H2 EBC Managing your When determining which I O modules you will be using in the DL205 EBC system it Power Resource is important to remember that there is a limited amount of power available from the power supply We have provided a table showing the power available from the various DL205 base power supplies and a table showing the maximum power consumed by the EBC and each of the I O modules supported by the EBC Following these two tables is an example of a completed power budgeting worksheet and then a blank worksheet you can use for your own calculations If the I O modules you choose exceed the maximum power available from the smaller DL205 base power supplies you will need to use a D2 09B 9 slot base This base supplies more power than the other bases as you can see in the table below a a Na ie En ES RIRES UE AR He cd ds ae ad da a LP be ee D S ET WARNING It is extremely important to calculate the power budget If you exceed G S Lo the powe
17. Exit d 8L UM 993 H BuIsn 9 xipueddy C 4 O E O fa o LL a T Len on 5 Using H4 EBC with T amp D Selecting a Driver The next screen is divided into three regions separated by window splitter bars You can re size the regions by doing a click and drag on a splitter bar Each project maintains its own record of i i i osa a eaa Dsn Nel its I O configuration Danse SU BELL The first time you open the I O View win Eo dow for a new project it will prompt you to choose an I O driver as shown below Use the Drivers menu and select Add as shown to access a list of I O drivers Select the PLCDirect Ethernet I O driver Click OK Select 1 0 Driver SS Direct Ethernet 170 lt Douloi Motion Dual Port RAM 10 Port Driver Honeywell SDS 1 0 Opto 22 OPTOMUX 1 0 PLE Direct Ethemet 1 0 Profibus Synergetic DPM 1 0 Serial Driver Sunx S Link 170 TnDAcroLoop Motion Beta TnDSeriplex Driver Beta TnDSynergetic Devicenet DPM Beta TnDT ag Link Driver C 5 Using H4 EBC with T amp D UO View adds the driver and attempts to activate the network adapter card O S25 AAE Betsi xl view displays an image of the card as shown to the right res H4 EBC Base Select the Configuration pull down Configuration menu from the I O View menu bar as Screen shown to the right Then select Connect from the menu This instructs Think amp Do to mak
18. Nulle partie de ce manuel ne doit tre copi e reproduite ou transmise de quelque fa on que ce soit sans le consentement pr alable crit de la soci t Automationdirect com Incorporated Automationdirect com conserve les droits exclusifs l gard de tous les renseignements contenus dans le pr sent document Manual Revisions If you contact us in reference to this manual be sure and include the revision number Title Ethernet Base Controller Manual Number H24 EBC M Date Description of Change S se 2nd Edition 11 01 Added KEPwareEX OPC use Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Mantial Overview sisarta 28200 eee ine naa ti R R ue de va dec eas Le da loa ge RRR ae ea dak 1 2 Overview of this Manual orim oc ena oea Mods lars dtd doen daa fae ea See aidan 1 2 Other Reference MaterialS sacks ee Sarees Barbe Dan ner gr nee epee Manet 1 2 Who Should Read This Manual 0 0 00 ccc ccc eee eee eee ee eee nee 1 2 Technical Support ascca eet t E RG owe ia e lad en nee PR re onde nek 1 2 Conventions Used 5e 2 etienne since ing non ete fin a aie soca ela 0 ae Woe ease ae Sea ee 1 3 Key Topics for Each Chapeau era os cilak eee cided one od de dae AIO Geen 1 3 Ethernet Base Controller Overview 4444 44444 eee eee eee eee eee 1 4 I O Values Stored in Cache Memory 1 4 Industry Standard Ereet 1 5 H2 EBG and H2SE BGR aun ten vee Gane etes Sha
19. OPC Data Access specification as maintained by the OPC Foundation is a non proprietary technical specification that defines a set of standard interfaces based upon Microsofts OLE COM technology An OPC server driver allows items such as distributed control systems programmable logic controllers I O systems and smart field devices to communicate with a wide range of HMI SCADA client software packages residing on a PC Traditionally each software or application developer was required to write a custom interface or server driver to exchange information with hardware field devices OPC eliminates this requirement allowing manufacturing customers true plug and play connectivity and the freedom to choose products based on their automation requirements While KEPServerEX is first and foremost an OPC server KEPware recognized that a number of legacy applications still depend upon DDE for their underlying client server technology Early in the development of Windows Microsoft provided a generic client server technology called DDE Dynamic Data Exchange DDE did provide a basic architecture that would allow many windows applications from a wide range of vendors to share data But there was one problem DDE was not designed for the industrial market lacking much of the speed and robustness desired in an industrial setting However this did not stop DDE from becoming a dominant client server architecture largely due to its availability in most window
20. Oo gt x 2 D m 2 D Using the KEPware OPC Quick Client The following tags were created in the KEPServerEX OPC server for this example e EBC SP0 MODE e EBC SP0 DATAIN KEPServerEx untitled opf Risi x File Edit View Users Tools Help Oskliv Moog oshex 2 Channel f Devicel Clients 1 Active tags 3 of 3 7 The tags created above were browsed and selected as items within the Quick Client as shown below The EBC SP0 MODE address must be set to a value of 1 to select the ASCII communications mode The ASCII string ASCII String Input Test Successful was entered via the RJ12 serial port The ASCII Sting displays in the ASCII_Data_Input Item ID s Value column OPC Quick Client Untitled File Edit View Tools Help D lire sex E KEPware KEPServerE x V4 S mygroup Mm E 09 32 36 33 ASCII Sting Input Test Sucess 09 36 14 64 4 09 30 22 04 Time Event 9 30 22 AM Asynchronous 2 0 write transaction 00061248 completed for 1 items on group mygroup HR 00000000 9 32 25 AM Added 2 items to group mygroup 9 32 37 AM Asynchronous 2 0 write transaction 00082164 initiated for 1 items on group mygroup 9 32 37 AM Asynchronous 2 0 write transaction 00082164 completed for 1 items on group mygroup HR 00000000 Item Count 34 g oO ue x oy cx 99 O 2m Qa CT N I
21. Synchronous Device Read Synchronous Write Asynchronous 2 0 Read Asynchronous 2 0 Cache Refresh Asynchronous 2 0 Device Refresh Asynchronous Write Cut Chex Copy Ctrl C Baste Cr Delete Del Event Oana 4 01 56 PM Added group mygroup Properties 6 8 14 01 4 14 08 PM Added 1 items to group mygroup Oana 4 16 39 PM Added 1 items to group mygroup 6 8 14 01 4 16 45 PM Removed 1 items from group mygroup Item Count 1 Z Perform an asynchronous 2 0 write on the selected items After clicking on the desired item operation a window similar to the following will be displayed In this example a logic 1 value Boolean data type is being written to a discrete output to turn it on The item operations can be used to read discrete analog inputs and write to discrete analog outputs etc OPC Quick Client Untitled ioj x Eie Ed Ve arhan 20wite Os Mae x E KEPware KEPS Current Value Write Value em 3 mygroup G Channel Device2 OutputO 0 Apply 16 02 52 722 Cancel g oO ue x oy cx 99 O 2m Qa CT N I Using the KEPware OPC Quick Client Using the RJ12 Serial Port in ASCII Mode The H24 EBC RJ12 serial port can be configured for generic ASCII communications refer to the Advanced Settings section in Chapter 3 to confirm or change the RJ12 serial port settings Both the transmit buffer and receive buffer of the driver are 127 by
22. and 2 0 Servers A server connection provides a link between the Quick Client and the KEPServerEX OPC server To add a server connection to the Quick Client you can use either the Edit menu gt New Server Connection or click on the New Server icon in the toolbar menu OPC Quick Client Untitled Eile Edit View Tools Help DS E a g General Registered Servers Y OPC Data Access Ser 2 8 OPC Data Access Si at OPC General Prog ID KEPware KEPServerEx V4 Remote Machine Name f Item Count 0 7 Specify the Prog ID of the OPC Server the client should connect to You can browse for registered servers by expanding any of the branches Double clicking on any registered server will automatically update the Prog ID field For more information on the registered servers click on the Help button to display the Server Connection section of the on line help file Once a connection to the OPC server has been established additional Server Operations can be accessed by right clicking on the highlighted server in the right window column or by using the Tools menu gt Server selection A group is used to organize a collection of items with a common set of properties To add a Group to the Quick Client you can use the Edit menu gt New Group or click on the New Group button in the toolbar menu OPC Quick Client Untitled ioj xj Bel ae es eee Dek A E General vial KEPware KEPServerEx V4
23. blank chart is provided for you to copy and use in your power budget Calculation calculations Worksheet Base Module Type 5 VDC mA Auxiliary Power Source 0 24 VDC Output mA Available Base Power CPU Slot Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 c amp Q s D and Setup Other Total Power Required Remaining Power Available 1 Using the table on the previous page fill in the information for the base power supply the EBC I O modules and any other devices that will use system power including devices that use the 24 VDC output Pay special attention to the current supplied by the base power supply The 9 slot base has a larger current capacity than the smaller bases 2 Add the current columns starting with the row for Slot 0 and working your way down to the Other category Put the total in the row labeled Maximum power required 3 Subtract the row labeled Maximum power required from the row labeled Available Base Power Place the difference in the row labeled Remaining Power Available 4 If Maximum Power Required is greater than Available Base Power in either of the two columns the power budget will be exceeded It will be unsafe to use this configuration and you will need to restructure your I O You may need to a 9 slot base to accommodate your current requi
24. browse data Tag names must be unique within a given device branch or a tag group branch If your application is best suited by using blocks of tags with the same names use tag groups to segregate the tags D 42 Using H2 EBC with KEPware OPC Server GO A O ag xs Ca fw oy G 20 lt 0 T N T The Address parameter allows you to enter the desired driver address for this tag To determine how an address should be entered you can use the Hints button next to the address parameter Hints provide a quick reference guide to the address format of the driver Once you have entered an address you can test it by using the check address button When pressed the check address button attempts to validate the address with the driver If the driver accepts the address as entered no message will be displayed If an error is detected a pop up will inform you of the error Keep in mind that some errors will be related to the data type selection and not the address string The Description parameter allows you to attach a comment to this tag A string of up to 64 characters can be entered for the description If you are using an OPC client that supports Data Access 2 0 Tag Properties the description parameter will be accessible from the Item Description property of the tag The Data Type selection allows you to specify the format of the tag s data as it is found in the physical device The data type setting is an important part of how a com
25. ees ee eens D 8 Selecting the Device Model 00 0 cece eee tenes D 9 Setting the Device Timeout Properties D 9 Automatic OPC Tag Database Generation D 10 Saving the New Device Settings e Maks we eis esi Meet mon eee de D 10 KEPServerEX Project Adding Tags to the Project D 11 User Defined Tags issus nr eee D 11 Creating a User Define Tag v 34 sete db et en cote ead Lei etes eden D 13 HS ERG VO Addressing rediri bot eth ei oie Be a RTS NU eee ee KER eee D 14 H2 EBC I O Addressing Example ccc eee eee eee eee nee D 14 Appendix E Using the KEPwareEX OPC Quick Client Creating a KEPServerEX Quick Client Project E 2 Connecting the Client to the OPC Server E 2 Creating Cent Group ei ben mode hee abe ae E E OOE ne E 2 Selecting a Group ltem se ta eet hamlet LA ee ASE eA nn RS dans E 3 t m Operations rs den esse 0 re Hobbies Garde ae are ne ue ee ee ead Cee ee pee E 4 Using the RJ12 Serial Port in ASCII Mode E 5 Index Introduction In This Chapter Manual Overview Ethernet Base Controller Overview Frequently Asked Questions 12 Introduction Cc Q oO xe O p Manual Overview Overview of this Manual Other Re
26. floppy disk drive To run the NetEdit program p STs insert the NetEdit 3 5 floppy disk into drive A or the Type the name of a program folder or document and appropriate drive for your PC Windows will open it for you Click on the Start button and selct Run from the pop up 2 MEE 7 window enter the letter of the RUTES STET np Space drive colon backslash and the Cancel Browse name NetEdit and click OK If you prefer you can copy the NetEdit files from the 3 5 floppy disk to your hard drive In Windows Explorer locate the following three files on the floppy disk e Hei32_2 dll e Netedit exe e Netedlib dll Copy all three files to a single directory on your hard drive and start NetEdit by double clicking on NetEdit exe Starting NetEdit brings up the screen below All NetEdit functions are accessed from this screen in PLCDirect NetE dit x Protocol m Module Information Configuration IPX Type H4EBC Module ID 19 a C UDPAIP ion Version 2 1 1 ee Peec 405EBC Module r Ethernet Stats Description 00 062 40 00 AC Men Frans ID 405 Ethemet Base Controller TX Collisions 0 Lost Packets 0 mms IP Address Bad Packets 0 255 255 255 255 Unknown Type 0 Send Errors 0 Update Query Network Clear Stats Advanced Settings Exit Using NetEdit EE Using NetEdit In this section we will step through the fea
27. is achieved by setting switches 0 through 5 to the ON position The DIP switch must be set to a number greater than zero Installation and Setup ES Inserting the H2 EBC or H2 EBC F into the Base The H2 EBC plugs into the CPU slot of any DL205 base e Locate the grooves on the inside top and bottom of the DL205 base s Align the module with the grooves and slide the module into the slot until the face of the module is flush with the power supply e Push in the retaining clips to secure the module L 0000 0000 De 5 D og D gt Om eS TD 1818121818 alk Align the H2 EBC module with the Push the retaining clips _ grooves in the base and slide it in in to secure the module in the DL205 base Intalling the H4 EBC or H4 EBC F onto the Base The H4 EBC installed in the CPU position of any DL405 I O base e The EBC has two plastic tabs at the bottom and a screw at the top e With the device tilted as shown hook the plastic tabs into the notches at the bottom of the base e Gently push the top of the module toward the base until the back of the module is flush with the base e Tighten the screw at the top of the device to secure it to the base Spring loaded N securing screw N
28. is available at the H4 EBC terminal strip see page 2 7 You can use this power source to connect to external devices or DL405 I O modules that require 24VDC CPUs 5VDC Current Auxiliary 24VDC Power Supplied in mA Source Current Supplied in mA H4 EBC 3470 400 H4 EBC F 3330 400 Expansion Units 5VDC Current Auxiliary 24VDC Power Supplied in mA Source Current Supplied in mA D4 EX 4000 400 The chart on the next page shows the maximum amount of electrical current required to power each of the DL405 I O modules Use these values when calculating the power budget for your system E 5 D 2 S D gt 2 ES D 35 Installation and Setup Power Consumption Chart DL405 Modules ca 25 Sg Pe De E Q I O Bases AC Output Modules D4 04B D4 04BNX 80 None D4 08TA 250 None D4 04B 1 D4 06B D4 06BNX 80 None D4 16TA 450 None D4 06B 1 D4 08B D4 08BNX 80 None Relay Output Modules D4 08B 1 DC Input Modules D4 08TR 550 None D4 08ND3S 100 None F4 08TRS 1 575 None D4 16ND2 150 None F4 08TRS 2 575 None D4 16ND2F 150 None D4 16TR 1000 None D4 32ND3 1 150 None Analog Modules D4 32ND3 2 150 None D4 04AD 200 200 D4 64ND2 300 max None F4 04AD 85 100 AC Input Modules F4 04ADS 270 120 D4 08NA 100 None F4 08AD 75 90 D4 16NA 150 None D4 02DA 250 300 AC DC Input Modules F4 04DA 120 180
29. not in the right format for the EBC module e Unknown Type a foreign command was received and could not be interpreted This will probably happen only during software driver development e Send Errors the Ethernet standard number of retries were attempted for a transmission If you are replacing an existing EBC module with a new one you need to set up the new module with the same Module ID as the module you are replacing If you used the DIP switch to set the Module ID you will need to set the DIP switch on the replacement module to the same Module ID See page 2 3 or 2 4 to review the procedure for setting the Module ID using the DIP switch If you set up your original EBC module using NetEdit you will need to duplicate the settings in the new module using the same procedures See page 3 2 through 3 7 to review the procedures for using NetEdit If you set up your original EBC module using your PC based Control software you will need to refer to the appropriate documentation WARNING Your system can be damaged if you install or remove system components before disconnecting the system power To minimize the risk of equipment damage electrical shock or personal injury always disconnect the system power before installing or removing any system component 4 7 Troubleshooting Guidelines Diagnosing Network Cable Problems If you are experiencing communication problems swapping cables is one of the simp
30. read operation If your application is doing a large number of continuous writes but you need to insure that read data is still given time to process you may want to reduce the Duty Cycle A setting of one will result in one read operation for every write operation In all cases if there are no write operations to perform reads will be processed continuously KEPServerEx untitled opf iol x File Edt View Users Tools Click to add a channel Data Type New Channel Write Optimizations x You can control how the server processes on this channel Set the optimization method and wrte toread duty cycle below Note Wilting only the latest value can affect batch processing or the equivalent Optimization Method Wile all values forall tags Write only latest value for non boolean tags Write only latest value for all tags Duty Cycle Perform 10 a writes for every 1 read 4 1245 PM 2 670 4 33 28 PM Id Ready Clients 0 Active tags Oof 0 Saving the New Channel Settings Using Multiple Channels ina Project D 7 Using H2 EBC with KEPware OPC Server With Channeli added to the server the KEPServerEX window will appear as follows Edt Vi s Tools Help De EA E BE xls lt 7 Channeli TagName Address Data Type T DDE Scan R Scaling Description AM click to add a device Date Time Clients O Active tags 0 of 0 No
31. the ERROR if it was due to a transient ERROR BE ERROR condition 2 Replace EBC module Troubleshooting Guidelines Troubleshooting Chart Continued Legend Off EE On Flash EBC Module LEDs Corrective Action 1 Try another cable that you know works LINKGD Check pinouts see page 2 8 ACT 2 Try another port on the hub or ERROR another hub 3 Replace EBC module 1 Try another cable between PC and hub 2 Try another port on the hub or another hub LINKGD EE 3 Make sure you have not exceeded the ACT recommended cable length for your ERROR network cable The link signal could arrive with sufficient strength even though the data transmission does not 4 Could be related to Windows configura tion Consult Windows documentation Note This is also the indication of proper operation Troubleshoot only if you are failing to exchange data 1 Try another cable between PC and hub or EBC and hub LINKGD EE LINKGD EE 2 Try another port on the hub or another ACT NN OR ACT hub ERROR ERROR 8 Look for errors in the setup of the EBC module 5 Oc co 2D On H oS 5 bel ES Troubleshooting Guidelines EBC Module Diagnostic LEDs Guidelines D C wn 2 re Le EBC LEDs LINKGD ET AC
32. the specified NIC If you do not kno which NIC you should use select the Default condition KEPServerEx untitled opf File Edit View Users Tools Help ioj xi Ready This channel is configured to communicate over a network You can select the network adapter that the driver should use from the list below Select Default if you want the operating system to choose the network adapter for you Network Adapter Default E 3Com EtherLink PCI 192 168 10 62 ELNK3 Ethemet Ad 192 168 81 21 Ndiswan Adapter 0 0 0 0 lt Back Cancel Help Clients 0 l ctive tags 0 of 0 VA a xipueddy I T m W C7 ke A m y 2 o gt GC 9 C7 GO GL Ie ag X DT LU L a SO lt a T N I Using H2 EBC with KEPware OPC Server Setting the Server Writes Optimizations As with any OPC server writing data to your device may be the most important aspect of your application Insuring that the data written from your OPC client application gets to the device in a timely manners is the goal of the server KEPServerEX provides a number of optimization settings that can be used to tailor the server to meet the needs and improve the responsiveness of your application There are currently three write optimization modes The following is a brief description of the modes For a detailed explanation refer to the Channel Properties Write Optim
33. toute garantie expresse ou implicite d aptitude l emploi en ce qui a trait aux activit s risque lev Pour des renseignements additionnels touchant la garantie et la s curit veuillez consulter la section Modalit s et conditions de notre documentation Si vous avez des questions au sujet de l installation ou du fonctionnement de cet quipement ou encore si vous avez besoin de renseignements suppl mentaires n h sitez pas nous t l phoner au 770 844 4200 Cette publication s appuie sur l information qui tait disponible au moment de l impression la soci t Automationdirect com nous nous effor ons constamment d am liorer nos produits et services C est pourquoi nous nous r servons le droit d apporter des modifications aux produits ou aux publications en tout temps sans pr avis ni quelque obligation que ce soit La pr sente publication peut aussi porter sur des caract ristiques susceptibles de ne pas tre offertes dans certaines versions r vis es du produit Marques de commerce La pr sente publication peut contenir des r f rences a des produits fabriqu s ou offerts par d autres entreprises Les d signations des produits et des entreprises peuvent tre des marques de commerce et appartiennent exclusivement leurs propri taires respectifs Automationdirect com nie tout int r t dans les autres marques et d signations Copyright 2001 Automationdirect com Incorporated Tous droits r serv s
34. 1 5 NX Configuration View E Peres Took Window Heip xi ieai a Board View a EtherNet h Total Besese1 A Automationdirect com I O Driver L_Watchden Fist Voies aybasi 1 Input State StartUp ShutD own Output State 10 Configuration Check At Startup Always Scan 10 Disable Outputs al Statum For Help press F1 NM Bawi 962 Tea Studo ac 1 HE Think amp Do Surdo Desig FX Think amp Do Studio Co O42 rum Mapping I O Points This procedure is discussed in detail in the Creating a Project chapter in the Think to Data Items amp Do Studio Learning Guide This will map your real world I O to Data Items Using H2 EBC with Think amp Do I O Module Status Word Bits UO Module diagnostic information is listed for each I O module under the Module Status Mapping tab Click on a module graphic to display its Status Item Descriptions Status Indicator 1615 BLE F Think amp Do Studio LonnectivityCenter Configuration X Configuration View Drivers Devices Took Window Heip Dejk al Aaa l i gl w ef a ta EtherNet h Total Bases a gt D D J 2 x GH Cc S e T Y m W Z ES Qo J 1 Error Module Status Mapping Tab O FO 2a UU S di lt r o gt wn Using H2 EBC with Think amp Do Using EZTouch EZText Panel with the
35. 16 After selecting the appropriate part number for your analog input or output modules click on Update This will save the entries to the H4 EBC s non volatile memory After clicking on Update a graphical representation of the H4 EBC the base and I O modules appears You have successfully configured the I O base The 1 0 View screen shows an eight slot base even if you are using a smaller base Expansion bases are also shown if connected S View Crin Yow Goer Open Jock Window Hee ANE 0945 olajaj aj znaj tips xj sisi ere 7 WE Ce tose ae CL r n K fie trol in Ore ier A J 1 m Bese Appendix D Using the H2 EBC with KEPwareEX OPC Server In This Appendix Introduction to KEPServerEX KEPServerEX Project Adding and Configuring a Channel KEPServerEX Project Adding and Configuring a Device KEPServerEX Project Adding Tags to the Project H24 EBC O Addressing D 2 Using H2 EBC with KEPware OPC Server GO Ie ag xs DT LU L a SO lt a T N I Introduction Introduction to OPC DDE Support KEPServerEX Channel Object Eie Edt View Uses Tools Hep Device Object Group Object Tag Object to KEPServerEX OPC OLE Object Linking and Embedding for Process Control is an industry standard created by a number of worldwide leading hardware and software suppliers in cooperation with Microsoft The
36. 405 I O Base with H4 EBC F C 2 Using H4 EBC with T amp D Configuring the DL405 I O Base with H4 EBC F Configuring the base is a necessary step in the setup of the H4 EBC module The H4 EBC must know the type and location of each input and output module installed in the base Once identified the configuration resides in non volatile memory on board the EBC until a change is made The H4 EBC is partially self configuring On powerup the H4 EBC reads the base to determine the specifications of installed modules The information available allows the H4 EBC to determine e whether the I O modules are inputs or outputs e whether the installed modules are standard I O modules or a High Speed Counter module other intelligent modules are not supported at this time If you are not using analog inputs or outputs the H4Q EBC configures itself For the following module types the DL405 I O system provides the necessary configuration information to the H4 EBC and the H4 EBC automatically configures the base s digital inputs e digital outputs e High Speed Counter module If you are using analog inputs or outputs you must configure the base manually using a software utility imbedded in Think amp Do O E Ss O fa o LL a T Len on 5 You are ready to configure your base if you have done all of the following e installed your H4 EBC or H4 EBC F module e connected power wiring to the EBC terminal strip
37. 45 TCP IP IPX RJ12 K sequence 530mA Host Automation Prods Specifications H2 EBC H2 EBC F Communications 10Base T Ethernet 10Base FL Ethernet Data Transfer Rate 10Mbps 10Mbps 2 000 meters 6 560 ft ST style fiber optic TCP IP IPX RJ12 K sequence 670mA Host Automation Prods Link Distance Ethernet Port Ethernet Protocols Serial Port Power Supplied Manufacturer Specifications H4 EBC H4 EBC F Communications 10BaseT Ethernet 10BaseFL Ethernet Data Transfer Rate 10Mbps 10Mbps 100 meters 328 ft RJ45 TCP IP IPX RJ12 K sequence 3470mA 5VDC 400mA 24VDC Host Automation Prods 2 000 meters 6 560 ft ST style fiber optic TCP IP IPX RJ12 K sequence 3330mA 5VDC 400mA 24VDC Host Automation Prods Serial Port Specifications Serial Port Pin Descriptions OV Power connection GND 5V Power connection RXD TXD Receive Data RS232C Transmit Data RS232C RTS Oa IN Request to Send OV Power connection GND 6 pin Male RJ12 Modular Plug 123456 6 pin Female RJ12 Modular Jack as oriented on EBC General Specifications A3 Ethernet Standards Various institutes and committees have been involved in establishing Ethernet data communication standards These specification standards assure Ethernet network compatibility for products from a broad variety of manufacturers The EBC module complies with American N
38. 5 Module ID Sons ne se Me aise Se En ah Gita a nes Wings ewe teas we eee 3 5 Advanced SGUINGS cen onic erage bee he Sen weeded RR eee BAER Sane TR RR Sine 3 6 Using NetEdit to Configure the H4 EBC Base 3 7 Configuring Analog Modules Seti eae fect ae elec M ne M er eed were 3 7 Configuring the High Speed Counter Module 3 7 Locating the Ethernet Address Label 3 8 Ethernet Address io oori saudi ove RRR NR ayaa red Ne fa eee see eee eee ee Eee 3 8 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Guidelines Isolating a Communication Problem 4 2 Diagnostic Tools and Techniques 3 re ned hee Ce Sie hd eng he none ei 4 2 Table of Contents IH Troubleshooting Chart lt vrc sea M Se Rg NTN ERE RTS RRR ERT eae NE 4 2 EBC Module Diagnostic LEDS c e eee cece eee eee eens 4 4 BBG REDS gt 3a tee got Sekt ate el CPO Se ARE RO aR Se NA te oR hae ole Gee 4 4 Using NetEdit for Troubleshooting ssss 4 5 S lecta Mod le LS te ee nu pie dene at tial AAA E cil bat chia Gace se ated aul A ns 4 5 Module Information ass saz e shan eho hia ak eee As end Gre cade ery Pace ke NE Et Bie 4 5 Change Protool LE ghey mesan Dan Saag Pk Sach Wars Langhans See Teen ah Siete 4 6 Eth met Stats caved O acu sce a ais ete nie te de Sr 4 6 Replacin
39. AC is connected to the GE jage wi s DIY S pre terminal connections with the 115 VAC jumper installed Once the power wiring is O connected install the protective cover to avoid risk of accidental shock EBC Wiring The following diagram shows the appropriate connections for each terminal Note that you should install a jumper between logic ground and chassis ground for best noise immunity 110 220 VAC lt Terminal Strip Direct H4 EBC 110 220VAC LOGIC 405EBC ERROR ACTIVITY Install jumper between logic govoc 1A Koyo n anan and chassis ground for best E o amp noise immunity if using RELAY E Relay ESVAC TA LO D4 0X 1 type base amp HUN 9 IS LU acor LU gt 24V Auxiliary BI 0 44 P D Power F d Logic Ground a 2 LU Al Chassis s 1 Ground ow rD sr AC Line IE 50VA t Install jumper for 110 VAC raeo GO AC Neutral i OJ leave off for 220 VAC a ap GS See Warning above 5132 A 110 220 4 OT poa e Voltage Select Y l 2 8 Installation and Setup 10BaseT Network Cabling EBC Supports Two Two types of EBC modules are available One type supports the Ethernet 10BaseT Standards 6s ao SH oO DE E 0 10BaseT Connections 10BaseT 12345678 8 pin RJ45 Connector 8P8C standard and the other supports the 10BaseFL standard The 10BaseT standard uses twisted pairs of copper wire conductors and the 10BaseFL standard is for fiber optic cabling
40. Available D2 09B 2600 300 Base Power EBC H2 EBC 530 0 Slot 0 D2 16ND3 2 100 0 gt Slot 1 D2 16NA 100 0 DS Slot 2 D2 16NA 100 0 Z a Slot 3 F2 04AD 1 50 80 Slot 4 F2 02DA 1 40 100 Slot 5 D2 08TA 250 0 Slot 6 D2 08TD1 100 0 Slot 7 D2 08TR 250 0 Other Maximum Power Required 1520 180 Remaining Power Available 2600 1520 1080 300 170 120 1 Using the table on the previous page fill in the information for the base power supply the EBC I O modules and any other devices that will use system power including devices that use the 24 VDC output Pay special attention to the current supplied by the base power supply The 9 slot base has a larger current capacity than the smaller bases 2 Add the current columns starting with the row for Slot 0 and working your way down to the Other category Put the total in the row labeled Maximum power required 3 Subtract the row labeled Maximum power required from the row labeled Available Base Power Place the difference in the row labeled Remaining Power Available 4 If Maximum Power Required is greater than Available Base Power in either of the two columns the power budget will be exceeded It will be unsafe to use this configuration and you will need to restructure your I O You may need to a 9 slot base to accommodate your current requirements 2 14 Installation and Setup Power Budget This
41. C F or the Expansion Unit Each one supplies a different amount of current 2 Add the current columns starting with the row for Slot 0 and working your way down to the Other category Put the total in the row labeled Maximum power required 3 Subtract the row labeled Maximum power required from the row labeled EBC Expansion Unit Place the difference in the row labeled Remaining Power Available 4 If Maximum Power Required is greater than EBC Expansion Unit in either of the two columns the power budget will be exceeded It will be unsafe to use this configuration and you will need to restructure your I O You may need to add expansion bases to accommodate your current requirements 2 18 Installation and Setup You may copy and use the following blank chart for your power budget calculations Power Budget Calculation Worksheet c amp Q s D and Setup Base Module Type 5 VDC mA Auxiliary Power Source 24 VDC Output mA EBC Expansion Unit Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 Base Other Maximum Power Required Remaining Power Available Using the tables at the beginning of the Power Budgeting section of this chapter fill in the information for the EBC Expansion Unit I O modules and any other devices that will use system power including de
42. Ethernet Base Controller User Manual AUTOMATION DIRECT Manual Number H24 EBC M WARNING Thank you for purchasing automation equipment from Automationdirect com We want your new DirectLOGIC automation equipment to operate safely Anyone who installs or uses this equipment should read this publication and any other relevant publications before installing or operating the equipment To minimize the risk of potential safety problems you should follow all applicable local and national codes that regulate the installation and operation of your equipment These codes vary from area to area and usually change with time It is your responsibility to determine which codes should be followed and to verify that the equipment installation and operation are in compliance with the latest revision of these codes At a minimum you should follow all applicable sections of the National Fire Code National Electrical Code and the codes of the National Electrical Manufacturer s Association NEMA There may be local regulatory or government offices that can also help determine which codes and standards are necessary for safe installation and operation Equipment damage or serious injury to personnel can result from the failure to follow all applicable codes and standards We do not guarantee the products described in this publication are suitable for your particular application nor do we assume any responsibility for your product des
43. Generate on first startup will cause the driver to evaluate the target device for tag information the first time this KEPServerEX project is run and to add any OPC tags to the server tag space as needed When the automatic generation of OPC tags is selected any tags that are added to the server s tag space must be saved with the project You can configure your KEPServerEX project to auto save from the Tools gt Options menu GO GL Ie ag X DT LU ee ior SO lt T N I Saving the New With Device1 added to Channel1 the KEPServerEX window will appear as follows Device Settings n E RE File TH View Users Tools Help BoE A SLA Bex A ess i D Click to add a static tag Tags are not required but a bon OFC dvi Clients O Active tags 0 of 0 Using H2 EBC with KEPware OPC Server D11 KEPServerEX Project Adding Tags to the Project There are two ways to get data from a device to your client application using KEPServerEX The first method and most common method of defining tags is called User Defined Tags This requires that you define a set of tags in the server project and then use the name you assigned to each tag as the item of each OPC DDE link between the client and the server The primary benefit to this method is that all user defined tags are available for browsing within OPC clients Additionally user defined tags also support scaling The second method of defining tags is called Dynamic Tag
44. RJ 12 Serial Port The H2 EBC has a built in RS232C serial port that can be used to connect to an operator interface panel Use ConnectivityCenter to configure the connection from the H2 EBC to the EZTouch or EXText panel The HMI Options for Remote Base Controllers section in the Operator Screen Techniques chapter in the Think amp Do Studio Learning Guide discusses configuring and using Optimate Panels with the EBC Adding Operator Interface Device Click on the H2 EBC graphic and Module Info tab in the ConnectivityCenter The Serial Port Settings attributes are all that will be visible in ConnectivityCenter when the I O is disconnected Follow the steps below to configure the EBC s RJ12 serial port to be used with either the EZTouch or the EZText panels 2 Check Enable Serial Port to enable the serial port These settings must match the port configuration of the EZ panel DRE 3 Click Add 1 Click Here to access port settings gt eree er e a 00 MR LH R H he ae lt gt S Diegi a anje mam e e alala in lt CITES iet Le re R ta im 4 Set the Family to Modbus Master and the Panel Type to EZTouch Text Using H2 EBC with Think amp Do ES Once the EZTouch or EZText panel has been added it will show up in the list of the configured devices and an EZTouch Text panel graphic symbol will be located under the I O base next to the EBC
45. Sensor 1 r Data properties Datatype Boolean 2 Client access Read Only z DDE scan rate 100 4 miliseconds FR Do not allow clients to override data type The window below shows a valid configured channel device and several use defined tags a xipueddy 2 KEPServerEx untitled opf BEES File Edit View Users Tools Help Daee v Mhos oteexl s I T m W C7 ke A m y 2 o gt ie I C7 Channel Tag Name Address Data Type DDE Scan Scalin Description I Devicel Ast Pat to ASC BCSPOMODE Bie 10 Nee ae F Outputo 52000 Boolean 100 None ASCII DataInput EBC SPODAT String 100 None Date Time User Name Source Event 4 Clients 1 Active tags 3 of 3 Using H2 EBC with KEPware OPC Server H2 EBC I O Addressing I O slots must be individually addressed in the following form S lt ss gt lt t gt lt nn gt where ss is the slot number 0 to 8 t is the address type X Y K V DI DO WI WO etc and nn is the address The address ranges from 0 to an upper limit determined by the module occupying the slot TO Type Data Type Discrete Inputs X or Di lt nn gt Boolean Byte Char nn Bit Number decimal Word Short DWord Long Discrete Outputs Y or DO lt nn gt Boolean Byte Char nn Bit Number decimal Word Short DWord Long Byte Inputs Bl lt nn gt nn Bit Number Byte Outputs BO lt nn gt nn Bit Number Byte Char decimal Byte Cha
46. T CJ ERROR 1 LINK GOOD Indicator ACTIVITY Indicator ERROR Indicator The EBC module has three indicator lights which show the status of the following e signal path between the EBC and the hub e signal between a PC and an EBC e EBC module hardware H2 EBC H4 EBC H4 EBC 110 220VAC POWER LINK GOOD ERROR ACTIVITY RELAY BATT LOW LINK GOOD ERROR ACTIVITY The green LINKGD LINK GOOD LED is on steady when the EBC module is connected properly to an active device on the network and is receiving 5VDC operating voltage from the PLC power supply The LINKGD LED verifies that the proper cables are connected and the EBC module is functioning correctly If a mismatch with the 10BaseT or 10BaseFL connections occurs this LED will not be illuminated The red ACT ACTIVITY LED flashes to indicate that the module is detecting data on the network If any network device is sending or receiving data the ACT LED will be illuminated In idle mode no network traffic this LED is OFF During heavy communication loads this LED will be on steady If the EBC module s red ERROR indicator is flashing or on steady a fatal error has occurred The error may be in the EBC module itself or a network problem may be causing this symptom The ERROR indication can be caused by a faulty ground an electrical spike or other types of electrical disturbances Cycle power to the syst
47. The maximum value you can set on the DIP switch is 32 16 8 4 2 1 63 This is achieved by setting switches 0 through 5 to the ON position 2 4 Installation and Setup The H4 EBC DIP Switch The H4 EBC F The H4 EBC DIP switch contains eight individual switches but only six of these are DIP Switch active Two are not used Notice that the individual switches are labeled 0 7 on the printed circuit board The numbers on the printed circuit board indicate the power of 2 represented by each individual switch For example switch 0 represents 2 or 1 switch 1 is 21 or 2 switch 2 is 22 or 4 and so on The figure below shows the binary value of each switch in parentheses ON _ OFF O H4 EBC F Not Used f 2 amp Q sS D GC and Setup L G S 9 L D vx a SE a The numbers 0 7 printed on the CN AR gee er 2 circuit board indicate the power of G 32 16 8 4 2 1 2 represented by each switch Binary Value The Module ID equals the sum of the binary values of the individual switches set in the ON position For example if you set switches 1 and 3 to the ON position the Module ID will be 10 This is found by adding 8 2 10 The maximum value you can set on the DIP switch is 32 16 8 4 2 1 63 This
48. a New Screen in I O View cece eet C 3 Selecting A Driver c a dale sense Man gh RES wee K Ohio RRO ea eee Renae ee Bees 5 ARS C 4 H4 EBC Base Configuration Screen 0 cent e te e eee eee C 5 Identifying Analog Modules 00 c cece eee e ees C 6 Appendix D Using the H2 EBC with KEPwareEX OPC Server Introduction to KEPServerEX ccc cece cee cee eee eee eee eee eee eens D 2 Introduction TG CS e Lin E EE ET E E E E E EEEE EE A E E TA D 2 DDE SUPPO LRU AURAS HT R A ARRE D 2 IV Table of Contents KEPSeIverEX Lire here wie hide rehab ied ae eee ee ees eee D 2 KEPServerEX Project Adding and Configuring a Channel D 4 RUNING the SOIN seace cece done hee saan cues seated sde shane eR EN D 4 Adding a Channel Pag AR A A etes ou eo ae ere wash D 4 Selecting the Device Driver 0 ccc ce ete eens D 5 Selecting the Network Adapter D 5 Setting the Server Writes Optimizations D 6 Saving the New Channel Settings D 7 Using Multiple Channels in a Project D 7 KEPServerEX Project Adding and Configuring a Device D 8 Adding a Device as aiccagiuvkt mer ee La erence eres eat ees mene ees nt eee ee ees D 8 Selecting theDevice Model ww deh outed Chueh Chetek Re a
49. a device en Wi driver that supports more than one model The G Z list below shows all supported models Q O Select a model that best describes the device x m ou are defining T N I Device model a PEN Date Time 4 Clients 0 Active tags O of 0 Using H2 EBC with KEPware OPC Server Selecting the The Device ID parameter allows you to specify the driver specific station or node Device Model address for a given device Since the Automationdirect EBC driver is an Ethernet based driver a unique and valid TCP IP address must be entered IPX protocol is not supported KEPServerEx untitled opf 9 ioj xj File Edit V sers Tools Help D 2 Hl ma Nen Device 10 1 x E F Channeli AM click to add a device Description The device you are defining may be multidropped as part of a network of devices In order to communicate with the device it must be assigned a unique ID our documentation for the device may refer to this as a Network ID or Network Address Device ID 192 168 23 14 lt Back Next gt Cancel Help Date Time BCE 4 Ready Clients 0 Active tags 0 of 0 Setting the Device Device timeout parameters allow a driver s response to error conditions to be Timeout Properties tailored to the needs of your application The timeout parameters are specific to each device you configure Each of the field parameters is defined in detail in the Device Properties
50. ag Database designed to make the setup of your OPC application a Plug and Play operation Generation Since the Automationdirect EBC communication driver supports this feature you can configure it automatically build a list of OPC tags within KEPServerEX that correspond to device specific data The automatically generated OPC tags are then browsable from your OPC client The OPC tags that are generated are dependent upon the nature of the supporting driver Each field selection is defined in detail in the Automated OPC Tag Base Generation section in the KEPServerEX on line help file 5 xi Description The device you are defining has the ability to automatically generate a tag database De termine if the rek sha ada database on startup wi Should be performed on previ Se re KG tags and the joroup to add tags to ack Heu Cancel Hep Gients 0 Active tags OofO The Automatic tag database generation on device startup selection allows you to configure when OPC tags will be automatically generated There are three possible selections The default condition Do not generate on startup will prevent the driver from adding any OPC tags to tag space of KEPServerEX The selection Always generate on startup will cause the driver to always evaluate the device for tag information and to add OPC tags to the tag space of the server each time the server is launched The final selection
51. ain on your system as possible Recommended System Requirements 400Mhz Pentium 64 Megs of Ram 10 Megs of Hard Disk Space Windows NT SP6a 2000 Strongly recommended for industrial settings Available Ethernet Card A channel refers to a specific communications driver A KEPServerEX project can consist of many channels each with unique communications drivers or each with the same communications driver Depending on the driver or drivers you have installed you can define a number of channels within a single project A channel acts as the basic building block of an OPC link Properties like communications port baud rate and parity are contained at the channel level Each channel name must be unique in a KEPServerEX project The channel name can be up to 31 characters long To add a new channel to your project you can use the Edit menu gt New Channel the Toolbar Add Channel or the Click to add a channel dialog lt KEPServerEx C Program Files KEPS erverE x Projects serialportsetup opf i Edit View Users Tools Help New Channel Identification channel name can be from 1 to 31 characters in length It must begin with a letter but the remaining characters can be any combination of letters numbers and the underscore character gt Ready Clients 0 Active tags 0 of 0 Selecting the Device Driver Selecting the Network Adapter lt KEPServerEx C Program Files KEPServerEx Projects s
52. ational Standards Institute ANSI and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers standard ANSI IEEE 802 3 Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection CSMA CD Access Methods and Physical Layer Specifications This standard has been adopted by the International Organization for Standardization ISO as document ISO IEC 8802 3 The Electronic Industries Association EIA and Telecommunications Industries Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring Standard designated EIA TIA 568A defines implementation of 10BaseT twisted pair and 10BaseF fiber optics for Ethernet communications The same two organizations produced EIA TIA TSB40 Additional Transmission Specifications for Unshielded Twisted Pair Connecting Hardware The purpose of this document is to specify transmission performance requirements and connecting hardware requirements gt D D 5 2 x gt Appendix B Using the H2 EBC With Think amp Do In This Appendix Configuring the DL205 I O Base Mapping H2 EBC 1 0 Points Analog Output Module Setup O Module Status Words Bits Using EZTouch EZText Panel with the RJ 12 Serial Port B3 Using H2 EBC with Think amp Do Configuring the DL205 I O Base The H2 EBC F and DL205 I O are self configuring The H2 EBC F reads the module and identities it on powerup Within the Think amp Do I O View tool the DL205 UO modules are graphically displayed as soon as a connection is e
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54. e ID using the method recommended for your PC based Control software The use of NetEdit to set the Module ID is described in Chapter 3 Some PC based Control software packages may make automatic updates to the EBC module configuration overwriting the configuration developed in NetEdit Installation and Setup 2 3 The H2 EBC DIP Switch The H2 EBC F The EBC DIP switch contains eight individual switches but only six of these are DIP Switch active You will find that the printed circuit board is labeled 0 7 The numbers on the printed circuit board indicate the power of 2 represented by each individual switch For example switch 0 represents 2 or 1 switch 1 is 21 or 2 switch 2 is 22 or 4 and so on The figure below shows the binary value of each switch in parentheses H2 EBC F 12 The numbers 0 7 printed on the circuit board indicate the power of 2 represented by each slide switch s 2 fad 8 gt CSL ke g ON al 23 DER E L 7 6 85 4 3 2 1 9 25 94 93 92 91 90 C E E T a Not Used 2216 8 4 2 1 inary Value The Module ID equals the sum of the binary values of the slide switches set in the ON position For example if you set slide switches 1 2 and 3 to the ON position the Module ID will be 14 This is found by adding 8 4 2 14
55. e the connection to the I O bases Think amp Do makes a connection to the H4 EBC and automatically displays the H4 EBC Base Configuration screen The screen will overlay the I O View screen Discrete and analog modules are both displayed initially as a dashed horizontal line in the block representing the modules slot location If you have digital inputs and outputs but no analog inputs or outputs you do not need to do anything additional to configure the base You may click on Exit or Update Base Either will return you to the I O View screen currently on the network c The module must have a non zero amp Module ID set on the DIP switch or an nett error message will be returned at this c gt 5 point See page 2 4 Setting the DIP rie a m o Switch for more information e Er O 2 26 gt 4 Qo S H4 EBC Base Configuration x The H4 EBC cannot distinguish between analog and 16 32 bit discrete modules To allow proper operation of analog modules please configure your analog modules in the matrix below If the module at a particular slot is analog select the name of the module otherwise select for discrete modules Base Number 1 ea J ue Note High Speed Counter module may be indicated as D4 HSC or H4 HSC They are the same C 6 O E O fa o LL a T Len on 5 Using H4 EBC with T amp D Identifying Analog Modules
56. em to attempt clearing the error Troubleshooting Guidelines EE Using NetEdit for Troubleshooting NetEdit is a software utility which came with this manual To review the procedures for running and using NetEdit see Chapter 3 NetEdit allows you to e See active modules on the network e Examine and change the modules configuration settings e See the firmware revision number e Review statistical information about communication errors by type Select a Module The Module box shows the Ethernet Addresses of all modules which are currently linked to the NetEdit utility If your EBC module is not on this list try the Module following 00 0 62 40 00 AC Mi e Change Protocol selection and click on TK Query Network See Change Protocol on the next page Lost e Confirm that your PC has IPX or Bad Pe TCP IP protocol loaded e Confirm that the EBC module s Link Good LED is on Send Ei Query Network Unknoy NOTE The Ethernet Address is permanently assigned at the factory and it is recorded on a label on the side of the EBC module See page 3 8 if you need help locating the label Module Information The Module Information box is updated with module type and version for the module p Module Information pt currently selected Verify that all modules Type H4EBC L of the same type H2 or H4 have the same firmware version Version 2 1 1 G Oc co 20 On 53 oe
57. em communicating with an EBC module the problem can usually be isolated to one of four components of the communication link e the EBC module itself hardware or firmware e the communication program or the setup of the EBC module e the cabling and connections e other external influences such as electrical noise heavy communication traffic on the network or exceeding the PLC power budget Several available tools and techniques can help you isolate a communication problem e The LEDs on the face of the module indicate the status of the link the module and the network communications e Replacing the module may determine whether the problem is in the module e NetEdit displays a list of the active modules on the network and their protocol and configuration settings e Cable testing devices can pinpoint short or open circuits or diagnose attenuation problems and other cabling problems e Diagnostic tools within your PC based Control software Troubleshooting Chart The following chart summarizes the different types of communication failures you could experience In each case the CPU PWR LED must be on and you must be attempting to communicate with the EBC in question The meaning of the diagnostic LEDs is explained on page 4 4 Troubleshooting Chart Legend Off EE On Flash EBC Module LEDs Corrective Action 1 Cycle power to the base This will clear E OR G
58. erialportsetup opf File Using H2 EBC with KEPware OPC Server Select the device driver you want to assign to the channel A driver list will be presented displaying all of the device drivers that are installed in your system Edit View Users Tools Help amp 47 1 Ga New Channel Device Driver Click to add a channel Select the device driver you want to assign to the channel The drop down list below contains the names of all the drivers that are installed on your system Device driver T Enable diagnostics Clients O Active tags 0 of 0 Selecting the Enable diagnostics check box will enable diagnostic information to be available to your OPC application for this channel With diagnostic functions enabled diagnostic tags are available for use within client applications In addition to diagnostic tags a diagnostic window is also available when this feature is enabled The diagnostic features of KEPServerEX do require a minimal amount of overhead processing For this reason it is recommended that you only use the diagnostic features when needed and disable them when not in use which is the default case The Network Interface selection allows you to select a specific NIC card for the Automationdirect EBC Ethernet driver to use based on the NIC name or its assigned IP address By selecting a specific NIC interface you will be able to force the driver to send all Ethernet communication through
59. ey desire to view the data from a particular tag Using H2 EBC with KEPware OPC Server Creating a To determine how an address should be entered use the Hints button to the right User Define Tag of the address field Hints provide a quick reference guide to the address format of the driver m Fie Edt View Us LE x Do Ae iM Sever Scaina Channel r Identification m Device ss L lt 51 80000 253 B0255 Byte 1 BO000 253 B0255 Char 51 DB1000 253 DB1255 Float ES 51 D80000 5253080255 Float 51 D1000 253 D1240 Short 51 D1000 253 D1240 Word LR 51 D1000 253 D1248 Byte 51 D1000 253 D1255 Boolean 1 D0000 253 D0240 Short 000 253 D0240 Word I D0248 Byt tive tags 3 of 3 Once you have entered an address you can test it using the check address button When pressed the check address button attempts to validate the address with the driver If the driver accepts the address as entered no message will be displayed If an error is detected a pop up window will inform you of the error Keep in mind that some errors will be related to the data type selection and not the address string Below is an example of a valid tag properties KEPServer x untitfed onf 1 1915 Fie Edk View Users xl D amp Gh iM General scaing 5 Po Identification seri eo 1g SIS Name Input_O El EE Description Module Slot 1 DC Prox
60. ference Materials Who Should Read This Manual Technical Support This manual describes the installation and operation of the Ethernet Base Controller You will find the necessary information for configuring the H2 EBC F and H4 EBC F installing the module in a DL205 or DL405 I O base and connecting the EBC to a 10BaseT or 10BaseFL Ethernet network You may find other technical manuals useful for your application For technical information related to your PC based control software or your PC please refer to the appropriate manual for that product For more information about the DirectLOGIC products you may want to read the following e DL205 User Manual e DL405 User Manual You will find this manual helpful for setup and installation if you have chosen to use all of the following e PC based Control rather than a traditional PLC CPU e Our DL205 or DL405 I O e One of our Ethernet Base Controllers for communication to the I O rack A familiarity with Ethernet communications and with the setup and installation of PLCs is helpful An understanding of electrical codes and industrial control is essential We strive to make our manuals the best in the industry We rely on your feedback to let us know if we are reaching our goal If you cannot find the solution to your particular application or if for any reason you need additional technical assistance please call us at 770 844 4200 Our technical support team is ha
61. g the EBC Module 4 6 Diagnosing Network Cable Problems 4 7 Appendix A General Specifications H2 EBC F and H4 EBC F Specifications A 2 Serial Port Specifications 24022323 x x K K K K K K KeK dE A 2 Ethernet Standards 18212 eE eee hai Peewee KE RN a RKR TS A 3 Appendix B Using the H2 EBC with Think amp Do Configuring the DL205 I O Base B 2 Mapping H2 EBC UO Points sss x x x K K K K e e Hatha eed oid ne ne Hea aes B 2 Launching Connectivity Center Tog 0 0 cece ete eens B 2 Connectngito the EBC lt Rv ORTA pentes Colne At en RE E ey eee B 2 Mapping I O Points to Data Items nee ge a aoe ts as an Oe ek oe eked he tee dede ets B 2 O Module Status Word Bits 4 ssssssssss B 3 Using EZTouch EZText Panel with the RJ 12 Serial Port B 4 Adding Operator Interface Device 22 B 4 Using Monitor I O to Verify Panel Operation B 5 Appendix C Using the H4 EBC with Think amp Do Configuring the DL405 I O Base with H4 EBC F C 2 SAMI GMC VIGW 26 we Pat EA eee ok OI a OAS ote RM atl Ha T Nad ow alld coe ck ete C 3 Starting
62. here is a risk of electrical shock if you accidentally touch the wiring or wiring terminals VA B ss me 2 7 Installation and Setup H4 EBC Power Wiring and Grounding The power connection terminals are under the front cover of the Ethernet Base Controller The list below describes the function of each of the terminal screws e Relay normally open contact indicates that the EBC s link to hub or PC is good Link Good indicator light is also on e 24VDC Auxiliary Power can be used to power field devices or I O modules requiring external power It supplies up to 400 mA of current at 20 28VDC ripple less than 1 V P P s Logic Ground internal ground to the system which can be tied to field devices or communication ports to unite ground signals s Chassis Ground where earth ground is connected to the unit e AC Power where the line hot and the neutral common connections are made to the EBC s 110 220 Voltage Select a jumper across two of the terminals determines the voltage selection Install the jumper to select 110VAC input power or remove the jumper to select 220VAC power input Toe 5 D 2 S D gt om eS O5 WARNING Damage will occur to the power supply if 220 V
63. ication In either case there is no additional cost involved to use a licensed driver on multiple communications or Ethernet ports OdO 2182M43 993 cH a xipueddy Using H2 EBC with KEPware OPC Server KEPServerEX Project Adding and Configuring a Device Adding a Device Once a channel has been configured in a KEPServerEX project a device must be added to the channel Devices represent PLCs I O devices or other hardware that the server will communicate with Device selection is restricted by the device driver the channel is using To add a device to a channel select the desired channel and use the Edit menu gt New Device the Toolbar Add Device or the Click to add a device dialog 3 Channeli AMM click to add a device device name can be from 1 to 31 characters in length It must begin with a letter but the remaining characters can be any combination of letters numbers and the underscore character Device name 4 Ready Clients O Active tags O of 0 Selecting the The Node parameter allows you to select the specific type of the device Device Model associated with a device ID The contents of the model selection drop down will vary depending on the chosen communication driver lt KEPServerEx C Program Files KEPS erverEx Projects serial_opf File Edit View Users Tools Help G OSH in EIEEE B 5 E Channeli The device you are defining uses
64. ign installation or operation Our products are not fault tolerant and are not designed manufactured or intended for use or resale as on line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail safe performance such as in the operation of nuclear facilities aircraft navigation or communication systems air traffic control direct life support machines or weapons systems in which the failure of the product could lead directly to death personal injury or severe physical or environmental damage High Risk Activities Automationdirect com specifically disclaims any expressed or implied warranty of fitness for High Risk Activities For additional warranty and safety information see the Terms and Conditions section of our Desk Reference If you have any questions concerning the installation or operation of this equipment or if you need additional information please call us at 770 844 4200 This publication is based on information that was available at the time it was printed At Automationdirect com we constantly strive to improve our products and services so we reserve the right to make changes to the products and or publications at any time without notice and without any obligation This publication may also discuss features that may not be available in certain revisions of the product Trademarks This publication may contain references to products produced and or offered by other companies The product and company names ma
65. izations section in the KEPServerEX on line help file NOTE We strongly suggest that you characterize your application for compatibility with these write optimization enhancements before using them in a production environment The default mode Write all values for all tags will force the server to attempt to write every value to the controller This mode insures that everything written from your OPC client applications will be sent to the target device While writing every value to the device may seem like the best course of action there are a number of applications where writing every value many of which may be the same value over and over may be simply a waste of communications bandwidth The Write only latest value for non boolean tags allows any value that is not a boolean value to be updated in the server s internal write queue and will then be sent to the device at the next possible opportunity This can dramatically improve the overall performance of your application This feature must be used with a clear understanding of how it will affect the operation of your application The final write optimization mode Write only the latest value for all tags takes the operation described for the second mode and applies it to all tags The Duty Cycle selection allows you to control the ratio of write operations to read operations By default the duty cycle is set to ten This means that ten writes will occur for each
66. king on the same slot location until the part number of your analog module appears Configuring H4 EBC Base Configuration x Analog Modules The DL405 architecture does not provide To allow for proper operation of your Left click the button s corresponding to the H4 EBC with enough information to analog modules please use the matrix the location of your analog module s to distinguish between Discrete 170 modules below to describe the type and placement cycle through the options OR right click and Analog 170 modules of any analog modules to the H4 EBC on each button to select from a menu of options Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot5 Slt6 Slot S0 Sloti Slot2 Basel e F4 08RTD F4 04DA n Empi Empty Base 1 Base 2 Base 3 Empty Empi Empty Once the correct part numbers appear for each of your analog modules click the Update Module button to save the configuration into flash memory onboard the module Leave the symbol wherever you have a digital module If you are using a High Speed Counter module the word Intelligent will appear in gray The High Speed Counter module is configured automatically see below No other action is required other than clicking on the Update Module button Configuring the H4 EBC Base Configuration x High Speed Counter Module The DL405 architecture does not provide To allow for pro
67. le LAN network solution using repeaters bridges and adaptor type products A number of vendors offer adaptors or transceivers which provide interconnection of different types of Ethernet cabling Installing the H2 EBC F or H4 EBC F In This Chapter Setting the Module ID The H2 EBC DIP Switch The H4 EBC DIP Switch Inserting the H2 EBC or H2 EBC F into the Base Inserting the H4 EBC or H4 EBC F into the Base DL205 Power Wiring and Grounding H4 EBC Power Wiring and Grounding 10BaseT Network Cabling 10BaseFL Network Cabling Maximum Ethernet Cable Length Calculating the Power Budget for the H2 EBC F Power Consumption Chart DL205 Modules Calculating the Power Budget for the H4 EBC F Power Consumption Chart DL405 Modules DL405 Local and Expansion I O EE Installation and Setup Setting the Module ID Each Ethernet Base Controller must have a Module ID in order to be recognized on the network and each Module ID must be unique Duplicate Module IDs on the same network will cause unpredictable results and must be avoided Three Methods for There are three methods for setting the Module ID and they are the same for the Setting Module ID H2 EBC and the H4 EBC modules You can set the Module ID using e The DIP switch on the EBC module e The NetEdit software utility e The software utility in your PC based Control software if a utility is provided Setti
68. lest diagnostic procedures you can perform If the network operates correctly with a different cable you have isolated and cured the problem If possible use a short run of cable to test the network because problems with longer cable runs can be more difficult to diagnose and are more often intermittent If you are unable to swap cables verify the proper operation of all other network components You probably have a cable problem if you have verified that your e EBC module is working correctly e EBC module configuration is correct e RLL program or PC program is correct e hubs are working correctly e Windows configuration is correct e network adapter card is the correct type and it is working correctly It is a good maintenance practice to test network cables periodically and maintain a permanent record of cable characteristics A number of cable test instruments are available to test 10BaseT and 10BaseFL networks These instruments will check the electrical or optical characteristics of your cabling including e Continuity This is a check to make sure the communication pairs are wired correctly and that the wires are continuous from end to end In the case of fiber optic network this is a test to be sure light is transmitted from one end of the cable to the other e Attenuation This refers to the amount of signal loss over the cable segment at the signal frequency of interest The 10BaseT specification allows for a maxi
69. lt guste pas ates bats ea ag at lue tonne leon le le tune 1 5 H4 EBG andi4 E BGS saeco La os aes aes Sede i ek needs RSA TE teh aha bd 1 5 RL Serial POM ss wie tat RS ats a a fda we d aaah Need nee coho Oe 1 5 Frequently Asked Questions ss sss x c c cs e s s s eee Rene eed bee ve passent ei ener eee 1 6 Chapter 2 Installing the H2 EBC F or H4 EBC F setting the Module ID Re aR e RE K HR NR ee ete eee tente eee detente 2 2 Three Methods for Setting Module ID 2 2 Setting Module ID with DIP Switches 2 2 Setting Module ID with Software Tool 2 2 The H2 EBC DIPISWITON 25 s LYS Seer eee ee ee ea ee eh ee ee a E 2 3 The H2 EBC F DIP Swissco Mts hae ta get delle Soy as Hoary dias Oe vie Men Ge oe de 2 3 The H4 EBC DIP SWICN 2 2 s0ccssacereweseecaneteeeeieeeRs RRR ASEDAU eevee en 2 4 The H4 EBC F DIP Switehec 2c eee edi cewee ain Wer atiences sage cee rh PCR rh ent 2 4 Inserting the H2 EBC or H2 EBC F into the Base 2 5 Intalling the H4 EBC or H4 EBC F onto the Base 2 5 DL205 Power Wiring and Grounding 2 6 H4 EBC Power Wiring and Grounding 2 7 EBG VAG Eraras TH Ea ER EREE 2 7 10BaseT Network Cabling
70. middle of the NetEdit screen Using NetEdit 9 5 T Module Information gt pl Type H4 EBC L Version 21 NOTE The module information and settings on this page apply to the selected highlighted module To select a module click on its Ethernet Address in the Module box See page 3 4 for more information about selecting a module The Ethernet Stats are statistics related to communication errors These statistics are explored in Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Click on the Clear Stats button to reset all categories to 0 zero The Configuration box allows you to assign a Module ID Module IDs must be unique for each EBC but they do not have to be in sequence The DIP switches must all be set to zero to enable any software to change the Module ID Do not use address zero for communications The Name field and Description field are optional To set an IP Address highlight the number in each of the four boxes and overwrite the number Use the twelve digit number assigned to the EBC module by your network administrator If you change the IP Address do not use the number 255 in any field Doing so will cause communication problems The Update Module button sends all entries to the module s flash memory The Advanced Settings button displays a pop up window described on the next page m Ethernet Stats Missed Frames 0 TX Collisions 0 Lost Packets 0 Bad Packets 0
71. mum signal loss of 11 5 decibels dB for the entire link at the signal frequency used by 10Mbps Ethernet The 10BaseFL specification calls for the optical loss in link segment to be no greater than 12 5 dB e Crosstalk Crosstalk occurs when a signal in one pair of wires is electromagnetically coupled to an adjacent pair This is critical for10BaseT networks which are susceptible to noise interference 10BaseFL networks are virtually immune to noise interference NOTE Any significant difference between the cable characteristics of the transmitter and receiver can cause communication errors Ethernet devices continually monitor the receive data path for activity as a means of verifying their link is working correctly When the network is idle each network device including the EBC module sends a periodic link test signal to verify that the network is working If the link test signal or other network activity is not received periodically the Link Good LED on the EBC module is turned off 5 Oc co 20 On 2 oe 5 bel Appendix A General Specifications In This Appendix H2 EBC F and H4 EBC F Specifications Serial Port Specifications Ethernet Standards General Specifications H2 EBC F and H4 EBC F Specifications lt X Le d G 2 lt Link Distance Ethernet Port Ethernet Protocols Serial Port Power Consumption Manufacturer 100 meters 328 ft RJ
72. munication driver reads and writes data to a device For many drivers the data type of a particular piece of data is rigidly fixed The available data type selections are e Default This type allows the driver to choose its default data type see the specific driver help for details s Boolean Single bit data On or Off e Char Signed 8 bit data e Byte Unsigned 8 bit data e Short Signed 16 bit data s Word Unsigned 16 bit data s Long Signed 32 bit data s Dword Unsigned 32 bit data e Float 32 bit Real value IEEE format e String Null terminated ASCII string e Double 64 bit Real value IEEE format e BCD Two byte packed BCD value range is 0 9999 e LBCD Four byte packed BCD value range is 0 99999999 The Client access selection allows you to specify whether this tag is Read Only or Read Write By selecting Read Only you can prevent client applications from changing the data contained in this tag By selecting Read Write you are allowing client applications to change this tag s value as needed The DDE scan rate parameter allows you to specify the the update interval for this tag when used in a DDE client OPC clients can control the rate at which data is scanned by using the update rate that is part of all OPC groups The Do not allow client to override data type selection allows you force OPC clients to use the data type you have specified for this tag OPC clients can specify how th
73. ng Module ID We recommend using the DIP switch to set the Module ID because the DIP switch is with DIP Switches simple to set and the Module ID can be determined by looking at the physical module without reference to a software utility You can use the DIP switch to set the Module ID to a number from 1 63 Do not use Module ID 0 for communications The only pupose of Module ID O is to allow communications with a PC while changing the Module ID If the DIP switch is set to a number greater than 0 the software tools are disabled from setting the Module ID Again the software tools will only allow changes to the Module ID if the DIP switch setting is 0 all switches OFF The DIP switch settings are read only at powerup You must cycle power if you change the DIP switches Setting Module ID Software changes to the Module ID do not require cycling power To set the Module with Software Tool ID using one of the available software tools do the following e Check to be sure all DIP switches are set to the off position Module ID 0 see page 2 3 or 2 4 e Insert the module in the base see page 2 5 e Connect the power wiring see page 2 6 e Connect module to the Ethernet network see page 2 8 through 2 10 e Apply power e Link to the module and change the Module ID using the software of your choice Remember to update the module before exiting the software See note below c amp Q s D and Setup NOTE Set the Modul
74. odule accepts 62 5 125 multimode fiber optic MMF cable The glass core diameter is 62 5 micrometers and the glass cladding is 125 micrometers The fiber optic cable is highly immune to noise and permits communications over much greater distances than 10BaseT Fiber Optic Module Multimode Fiber Optic MMF Cable ST Connector Transmit i Transmit Transmit i Receive Receive Receive Connecting your fiber optic 62 5 125 MMF cable with EBC to a network adapter bayonet ST style connectors card or fiber optic hub NOTE See page 2 10 for 10BaseFL distance limitations noS 5 D 2 S D gt Qs es 5 S 2 10 Installation and Setup Maximum Ethernet Cable Length The maximum distance per 10BaseT cable segment is 100 meters or 328 feet Repeaters extend the distance Each cable segment attached to a repeater can be 100 meters Two repeaters connected together extend the total range to 300 meters 10BaseT Distance Limitations 100 meters 100 meters E gt 328 feet 328 feet SS J Go Te ve E Q A Leo 100 meters PA 100 meters 328 feet 100 meters 328 feet 328 feet Between 0 Repeaters The maximum distance per 10BaseFL cable segment is 2 000 meters or 6 560 feet Repeaters extend the distance Each cable segment attached to a repeater can be 2 000 meters Two repeaters connected together extend the total range to
75. one D2 240 120 None D2 250 330 None DC Input Modules D2 08ND3 50 None D2 16ND3 2 100 None co D2 32ND3 2 25 None 22 AC Input Modules 20 D2 08NA 1 50 None De D2 08NA 2 100 None D2 16NA 100 None DC Output Modules D2 04TD1 60 20 D2 08TD1 100 None D2 16TD1 2 200 24 VDC 80 mA max D2 16TD2 2 200 0 D2 32TD1 2 350 0 AC Output Modules D2 08TA 250 None D2 12TA 350 None Relay Output Modules D2 04TRS 350 None D2 08TR 250 None D2 12TR 450 None F2 08TR 670 None F2 08TRS 670 None Combination Modules D2 08CDR 200 0 Analog F2 04AD 1 L 50 18 30 VDC 80 mA max L 10 15VDC 90mA F2 04AD 2 L 60 18 26 4 VDC 80 mA max L 10 15VDC 90mA F2 08AD 1 50 18 26 4 VDC 80 mA max F2 08AD 2 60 18 26 4 VDC 80 mA max F2 02DA 1 L 40 18 30VDC 60mA L 10 15VDC 70mA add 20mA loop F2 02DA 2 L 40 18 30 VDC 60 mA max L 10 15VDC 70mA F2 02DAS 1 100 18 32VDC 50mA per channel F2 02DAS 2 60 21 6 26 4 VDC 60 mA per channel F2 08DA 2 60 18 30 VDC 80 mA max F2 04AD2DA 110 18 26 4VDC 80mA add 20mA loop F2 04RTD 90 0 F2 04THM 110 18 26 4 VDC 60 mA max Specialty Modules D2 CTRINT 50 5 VDC 60 mA max required for outputs only Installation and Setup EE Power Budget The following example shows how to calculate the power budget for the DL205 Calculation system Example Base Module Type 5 VDC mA Auxiliary Power Source 1 24 VDC Output mA
76. ough the Ethernet Base Controller occupies the CPU slot in the PLC base the control function is not performed by the EBC The control function is performed by PC based Control software which is purchased separately running on a PC The function of the EBC is to e process analog and digital input signals e format the I O signals to conform to the Ethernet standard e transmit the signals to the PC based controller e receive and translate output signals from the PC based Control software e distribute the output signals to the appropriate output module in the base The EBC module continually scans all I O and stores the most recent values in cache memory The cache memory contents are available to the PC based Control software as a block of data or by individual slot location The EBC reads all channels of digital modules on each scan It reads one channel of each analog module on each scan updating that value in cache memory On the next scan the EBC sequences to the next channel and updates that value in cache memory and so on Typically PC based Control will request all input and output values at the same time from the EBC The EBC passes the cache memory values for all channels of all input and output modules By using this method very fast response times can be achieved by the PC based Control system Control Room Machine Control PC based Control System es
77. per operation of your Left click the button s corresponding to the H4 EBC with enough information to analog modules please use the matrix the location of your analog module s to distinguish between Discrete 120 modules below to describe the type and placement cycle through the options OR right click and Analog 1 0 modules of any analog modules to the H4 EBC on each button to select from a menu of options S0 Slot1 Slot2 Slot3 Slot4 SB Sit6 Slot Bami ose e F4 044DS htelligent Empty Empi Empi Empty Base 2 Empty Empty Base 3 Update Module 7 ES Using NetEdit Locating the Ethernet Address Label Factory assigned Ethernet Address Host Auto Prod H2 EBC 00 EO 62 00 00 84 Host Auto Prod H4 EBC 00 EO 62 00 00 85 Ethernet Address A unique Ethernet Address is assigned to each module at the factory and cannot be changed It is a twelve digit number and it is printed on a label permanently attached to the EBC module NetEdit recognizes the Ethernet Address Troubleshooting In This Chapter Isolating a Communication Problem Troubleshooting Chart EBC Module Diagnostic LEDs Using NetEdit for Troubleshooting Diagnosing Network Cable Problems EE Troubleshooting Guidelines Isolating a Communication Problem Guidelines D C wn 2 re gt Diagnostic Tools and Techniques If you are experiencing a probl
78. ports up to three expansion I O bases see page 2 19 and it supports the D4 HSC High Speed Counter Module The H4 EBC F also serves as the power supply for the local base Expansion bases have their own power supplies H4 EBC H4 EBC F lt r Std AGE En eee Direct REC EEE ee S ay V ome S Rie 4 Ry12 ie _ Serial j Serial g Port diS Port er Je ale O s0 LEE BIE jel B IS RJ45 Port ST bayonet e V He 4 RS232C An RS232C serial port on board the EBC module allows serial communication to an Serial Port operator interface device or other serial device See your PC based Control software documentation to determine whether this EBC feature is supported 1 8 Introduction Frequently Asked Questions Q What is Ethernet A Ethernet is a specification which defines cable type and signalling methods to be used in a local area network LAN An Ethernet network transmits packets of information between computers at speeds of 10 to 100 million bits per second Mbps Currently the most widely used version of Ethernet technology is the 10Mbps twisted pair variety Ethernet allows multi vendor products to communicate using
79. ppy to work with you in answering your questions They are available weekdays from 9 00 a m to 6 00 p m Eastern Time We also encourage you to visit our website where you can find technical and nontechnical information about our products and our company www automationdirect com If you have a comment or question about any of our products services or manuals please fill out and return the Suggestions card that was shipped with this manual Introduction 1 3 Conventions Used 2 2 VA 2 The light bulb icon in the left hand margin indicates a tip or shortcut S IS The note pad icon in the left hand margin indicates a special note K 1 M The exclamation mark icon in the left hand margin indicates a warning or caution pug These are very important because the information may help you prevent serious O personal injury or equipment damage Key Topics for The beginning of each chapter will list the s E Each Chapter key topics that can be found in that chapter l 14 Introduction Cc Q oO xe O p Ethernet Base Controller Overview 1 0 Values Stored in Cache Memory The Ethernet Base Controller EBC provides a low cost high performance Ethernet link between a PC based Control system DL205 and DL405 1 0 bases The EBC occupies the CPU position of the PLC base and communicates across the backplane to input and output modules Alth
80. r decimal K or Wl lt nn gt Word Short nn Bit Number decimal Word Outputs V or WO lt nn gt Word Short nn Bit Number decimal DWord Inputs DWl lt nn gt DWord Long nn Bit Number decimal DWord Outputs DWO lt nn gt DWord Long nn Bit Number decimal Fl lt nn gt nn Bit Number decimal Float Outputs FO lt nn gt nn Bit Number decimal Double Inputs DBl lt nn gt nn Bit Number decimal Double Outputs DBO lt nn gt nn Bit Number decimal H2 EBC 1 0 Each field selection is defined in detail in the Tag Properties section in the Addressing KEPServerEX on line help file Example re jal Ie ag xs Ca Cw DV a E O lt 0 T N T H2 EBC Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Module 8 Inputs 32 Inputs 4 Analog Inputs 8 Outputs 16 Outputs 8 Analog Outputs Addresses Addresses Addresses Addresses Addresses Addresses So X0 S1 X0 S2 K0 S3 Y0 S4 Y0 5 V0 to to to to to to S0 X7 S1 X31 S2 K3 S3 Y7 S4 YI5 S5 V7 Appendix E Using the KEPwareEX OPC Quick Client In This Appendix Creating a KEPServerEX Quick Client Project Using the RJ12 Serial Port in ASCII Mode g oO ue x oy cx d O 2m ex CT N I Using the KEPware OPC Quick Client Creating a KEPServerEX Quick Client Project Connecting the Client to the OPC Server Creating a Client Group KEPServerEX Quick Client can be used to assist in the test and development of KEPware s OPC Data Access 1 0
81. r budget the system may operate in an unpredictable manner which may D 3 result in a risk of personal injury or equipment damage EBC Power The following table shows the amount of electrical current available at the two Specifications voltages supplied from the DL205 base Use these values when calculating the power budget for you system The Auxiliary 24V power source mentioned in the table is available at the base terminal strip You can connect to external devices or DL205 I O modules that require 24VDC but be sure not to exceed the maximum current supplied Bases 5V Current Supplied Auxiliary 24VDC Current Supplied D2 03B 1550 mA 200 mA D2 04B 1550 mA 200 mA D2 06B 1550 mA 200 mA D2 09B 2600 mA 300 mA D2 03BDC 1 1550 mA None D2 04BDC 1 1550 mA None D2 06BDC 1 1550 mA None D2 09BDC 1 2600 mA None D2 03BDC 2 1550 mA 200 mA D2 04BDC 2 1550 mA 200 mA D2 06BDC 2 1550 mA 200 mA D2 09BDC 2 2600 mA 300 mA Module Power The chart on the next page shows the maximum amount of electrical current Requirements required to power each of the DL205 EBC or I O modules Use these values when calculating the power budget for your system Installation and Setup Power Consumption Chart DL205 Modules Module 5V Power External Power Source Required Required mA CPUs D2 230 120 N
82. ranch or tag group branch If your application is best suited by using blocks of tags with the same names use tag groups to segregate the tags a Xipueddy T T m w C7 A m y a G I C7 D 4 GO GL Ie ag X DT LU L a SO lt a T N I Using H2 EBC with KEPware OPC Server KEPServerEX Project Adding and Configuring a Channel Running the Server KEPServerEX like any OPC server can be started a number of ways One of the Adding a Channel benefits of OPC technology is that your OPC client can automatically invoke the server when it attempts to connect and collect data from it In order for this automatic mode of operation to occur you must first create and configure a project Once you have created a project KEPServerEX will automatically select the most recently used project when it is invoked by an OPC client Initially however you need to manually invoke KEPServerEX using either the desktop icon if you chose to install it or by selecting KEPServerEX from the windows start menu Depending on any changes you may have made to the appearance of KEPServerEX once invoked you should be presented with the following interface To learn more about the various elements of the user interface see Basic KEPServerEX Components While discussing how to start KEPServerEX its important to understand what the system requirements are for running the server KEPServerEX has been designed to place as little str
83. rd wire positions in the RJ45 connector We recommend all EBC 10BaseT cables to be Category 5 UTP cable NOTE See page 2 10 for 10BaseT distance limitations Installation and Setup 2 9 10BaseFL Network Cabling EBC Supports Two Two types of EBC modules are available One type supports the Ethernet 10BaseT Standards standard and the other supports the 10BaseFL standard The 10BaseT standard uses twisted pairs of copper wire conductors and the 10BaseFL standard is for fiber optic cabling H4 EBC H4 EBC F 54 FES PR AB Be a Le Serial aes RJ12 FA l Port Serial kie RS232 Port C RS232 peor G Je is d gt 6 TO IN ST style assay TL db Ba t TER sr atyie le a Bayonet tol 10BaseFL for Ta 10BaseFL O 12 10BaseFL Each module has two ST style bayonet connectors The ST style connector uses a Connections quick release coupling which requires a quarter turn to engage or disengage The connectors provide mechanical and optical alignment of fibers Each cable segment requires two strands of fiber one to transmit data and one to receive data The ST style connectors are used to connect the H4 EBC F module to a PC or a fiber optic hub or repeater Fiber Optic Cable The H4 EBC F m
84. rements U Installation and Setup 215 Calculating the Power Budget for the H4 EBC F Managing your Power Resource A anad l EBC and Expansion Base Power Specifications Module Power Requirements When determining which I O modules you will be using in the DL405 EBC system it is important to remember that there is a limited amount of power available from the power supply We have provided a table showing the power available from the H4 EBC and H4 EBC F or Expansion Unit power supplies and a table showing the maximum power consumed by each of the I O modules supported by the EBC Following these two tables is an example of a completed power budgeting worksheet and then a blank worksheet you can use for your own calculations If the I O modules you chose exceed the maximum power available from the power supply you can resolve the problem by shifting some of the modules to an expansion base which contains another power supply WARNING It is extremely important to calculate the power budget correctly If you exceed the power budget the system may operate in an unpredictable manner which may result in a risk of personal injury or equipment damage The following chart shows the amount of electrical current available at the two voltages supplied by the EBCs and Expansion units Use these current values when calculating the power budget for your system The Auxiliary 24VDC Power Source mentioned in the table
85. rotocol Also add the IPX protocol if it is not already active Select Network Protocol 29x Click the Network Protocol that you want to install then click OK If ae you have an installation disk for this component click Have Disk Network Protocol Y NetBEUI Protocol Y NwLink IPX SPX Compatible Transport Y Point To Point Tunneling Protocol Y Streams Environment LS TCP IP Protocol b Have Disk The lower left corner of the NetEdit screen displays the Ethernet Address of the modules currently on Modul the network im 00 0 62 40 00 AC Mi If modules are added or removed from the network click on the Query TX 1 Network button to update the list Notice that the Ethernet Address is the Lost factory assigned address that is on the Bad Pe permanent label on the module See page 3 8 Unknow Select a specific module here by Send E clicking on the Ethernet Address or by using the arrow keys The selected Query Network module is highlighted NOTE The Module box lists the Ethernet Addresses of Ethernet Base Controllers EBCs and Ethernet Communications Modules ECOMs This manual covers the use of NetEdit for assigning a Module ID to EBCs only Module Information Module ID The Module Information box gives the Type and the Version number The Type is the catalog number of the module The Version refers to the firmware version This box is in the top
86. s Dynamic tags allow you to define tags in the client application Instead of providing the server with a tag name as the OPC DDE item you would provide the device address and optionally a data type The server will create a tag for that location and start scanning for data automatically KEPServerEX allows tag groups to be added to your project Tag groups allow you to tailor the layout of OPC data in logical groupings that will fit the needs of your application Using tag groups allows multiple sets of identical tags to be added under the same device This can be very convenient when a single device handles a number of similar machine segments From an OPC client standpoint the use of tag grouping allows you to segregate your OPC data into smaller tag lists which can make finding a specific tag easier when browsing the server User Defined Tags Each field selection is defined in detail in the Tag Properties section in the KEPServerEX on line help file A brief description of each is listed below a xipueddy T T m w Q A m y 2 G I C7 The tag Name parameter allows you to enter the string that will represent the data available from this tag The tag name can be up to 31 characters in length While using long descriptive names is generally a good idea keep in mind that some OPC client applications may have a limited display window when browsing the tag space of an OPC server The tag name is part of the OPC
87. s applications KEPServerEX Enhanced OPC DDE Server is a 32 bit windows application that provides a means of bringing data and information from a wide range of industrial devices and systems into client applications on your Windows PC KEPServerEX falls under the category of a Server application It is very common to hear the term client server application in use across many software disciplines and business segments In the industrial market it has usually come to mean the sharing of manufacturing or production data between a variety of applications ranging from human machine interface software and data historians to large MES and ERP applications At a high level the KEPServerEX OPC Server is comprised of several objects that are described on the next page 0 KEPServerEx untitled opf of x D S SIT ISS E DDE Scan Description Tagi S0 DO0 Boolean 100 None H 4 Date Time UserName Sowce Event 4 Ready Clients 0 Active tags 0 of 0 Using H2 EBC with KEPware OPC Server D 3 Channel Object Each protocol or driver used in a KEPServerEX project is referred to as a channel A channel refers to a specific communications driver A KEPServerEX project can consist of many channels each with unique communications drivers or each with the same communications driver Each channel name must be unique in a KEPServerEX application The channel name entered here will be part of the OPC browser information
88. se and 1 0 budget than the local base provides The expansion bases require a Local Expansion Unit rather than an EBC and a cable either D4 EXCBL 1 or D4 EXCBL 2 to connect to the local EBC base The following figure shows one EBC base and three expansion bases The I O modules are shown as examples of a usable configuration but any configuration of UO modules could be used if it is supported by the power budget See page 2 15 for information about calculating the power budget The H4 EBC supports one local base and a maximum of three expansion bases E ES pe 5 D 2 S D gt o gt eS Re I E TN PI sex The H4 EBC F supports up to three expansion bases 405EX Configuring the EBC Using NetEdit In This Chapter Starting NetEdit Software Using NetEdit Using NetEdit to Configure the DL405 Base Locating the Ethernet Address Label 3 2 Using NetEdit Starting NetEdit Software Operating System NetEdit is a software utility which can be used to select the Ethernet communication Requirements System Requirements The NetEdit Screen protocol to set the Module ID for the EBC and to perform diagnostic and troubleshooting tasks It can also be used to configure the serial port and to configure the DL405 base You can run NetEdit on Windows 95 98 Windows NT or Windows 2000 Windows ME NetEdit will run directly from your 3 5
89. stablished between your PC and your H2 EBC F For additional information about establishing a connection between your PC and the H2 EBC F please see the Think amp Do Software Learning Guide Mapping H2 EBC I O Points ProjectCenter or click on the ProjectCenter icon to start 2 Click on the File Menu and either open your Think amp Do Project or select New 3 Within ProjectCenter select Windows 2000 or NT Certified PC as the Runtime Target 4 Then either click Tools then ConnectivityCenter to launch the ConnectivityCenter or click on the ConnectivityCenter shortcut in the Project Explorer 5 Once in ConnectivityCenter click on Drivers then Add and select Automationdirect com Ethernet I O Driver 5 Then either click on Configuration then Connect or click on the Connect toolbar button Connecting ConnectivityCenter will draw a picture of your EBC I O system to the EBC G We recommend that you be familiar with Getting Started and Creating a Project a chapters in the Think amp Do Studio Learning Guide before attempting to map the mn EBC I O points channels to Data Items using ConnectivityCenter en Launching To launch ConnectivityCenter En Connectivity 1 Launch Think amp Do Studio ProjectCenter from the Windows desktop by either SR Center Tool clicking on Start then Programs next Think amp Do Studio finally lt I GH o B24 Think amp Do Studio LonnectivityLenter Configuration 16
90. te that the channel is shown using the channel name given but it also has a small red x below the channel icon The red x indicates that the channel does not contain a valid configuration Channel is not valid because a device has not yet been added to the channel KEPServerEX supports the use of multiple channels As you add channels to your project you can specify either the same communications driver or different communications drivers Most communication drivers offered by KEPware support operation on up to 16 communications ports or ethernet network connections simultaneously By defining multiple channels you can improve the overall performance of you application In the case of either a serial driver or Ethernet driver using multiple channels allows you to spread large communications loads across the multiple channels A good example of this would be a serial driver that is being used to communicate with eight devices on the serial line Normally the communications driver used in this application would be responsible for gathering data from all eight devices in a round robin fashion If this same application i reconfigured to use multiple channels assigned to multiple communications ports the device load can be divided across the channels The end result is reduce work load on each channel and dramatic improvements in the responsiveness of you application The need to use multiple channels is dependent solely on the needs of your appl
91. tes in size Thus the corresponding tags can be a maximum of 127 bytes Incoming bytes are appended to the receive buffer Port specifiers precede the serial port address It defines which port the serial port address corresponds to To define an EBC address the mnemonic EBC is used and the mnemonic SPO specifies serial port 0 For addressing the EBC serial port no base or slot information is needed As shown below in the Hints dialog there are several port address parameters In many cases the default values can be used A detailed list explaining the parameters are found by clicking on the Help button in the Hints window Then click on the Index button in the Terminator I O I O Addressing window Then locate the H2 H4 Terminator I O Serial Port Addressing help section Tag Properties x General Scaling Rn EBC SPO BAUD Dw ord OK EBC SPO BAUD Long ok EBC SPO DATABITS Byte EBC SPO DATABITS Char _ Cancel EBC SPO DATAIN String EBC SPO DATAIN He Byte __He EBC SPO DATAIN rI c Char EBC SPO DATAOUT Sting EBC SPODATAOUT c Byte EBC SPO DATAOUTTil c Char EBC SPO DIFLUSH Boolean EBC SPO MODE Byte EBC SPO MODE Char E scan rate illi E 21 miliseconds Do not allow clients to override data type The communication parameter defaults are e 9600 baud e 8 data bits 7 may be selected e no parity odd or even may be selected e 1 stop bits 2 may be selected I D me Le
92. th enough information to analog modules please use the matrix the location of your analog module s to distinguish between Discrete 1 0 modules below to describe the type and placement cycle through the options OR right click and Analog 1 0 modules of any analog modules to the H4 EBC on each button to select from a menu of options SlotO Slott Slot2 Slot3 Slot4 SlotS Slot6 Slot Base IH 1 Empty Empty Empty Empty Base 2 Empty Empty Empty Empi Empty Update Module 7 When you click on the Base Configuration button top of page the H4 EBC Base Configuration screen pops up as shown immediately above The H2 EBC is self configuring and does not require this step 3 7 Using NetEdit Using NetEdit to Configure the H4 EBC Base NOTE The following configuration information applies only to the H4 EBC F and the DL405 I O The H2 EBC F and associated DL205 I O are self configuring and do not require this additional step The default symbol appears on the configuration screen where digital or analog modules are present For digital modules you do not need to make any changes The H4 EBC recognizes the digital modules and is self configuring for the digital modules If you are using analog modules you must let the H4 EBC know that by doing the following Click on the slot location where the analog module is located Continue clic
93. ti gt any gt B KEPware KEPServerEx V4 29 Channel B Device 1 YS _System Y S _Hints H S Slot2 Date Time FN Browse flat address space on selected branch Add Leaves T Validate item before adding it to the list QDs Count 1 If the OPC Server was configured to automatically generate OPC tags the generated tags would be browsable from the OPC client If automatic tag generation was not selected create an item by 1 browsing the OPC Server branch tags 2 highlighting the desired tag in the right column 3 clicking on the Add Leaves button 4 5 clicking on the Green Check Mark button to validate the item and clicking on the OK button After clicking on the OK button the following window will display the created items OPC Quick Client Untitled File Edit View Tools Help D Hlider ie x E KEPware KEPServerEx V4 mygroup Date Time Time _ Event 4 01 3 56 18 PM Added 1 items to group mygroup Item Count 1 7 I D me Le Oo gt Ae D m 2 D Using the KEPware OPC Quick Client Item Operations Item operations can be accessed by right clicking on the desired item or by using the Tools menu gt Group selection OPC Quick Client Untitled Jol x File Edit View Tools Help OSE eee a sR x Egi KEPware KEPServerEx V4 Zl mygroup Mee New Item Set Active Set Inactive Synchronous Cache Read
94. tocol Module which protocol to send to the EBC to PX re link NetEdit to the module You are not selecting which protocol the EBC C UDP IP Versior understands It understands both Some PC based control software p Module p Et products may support only one of UU EQ 62 20 01 20 these protocols Read the OO E0 62 20 m 7 documentation for your software to be sure the protocol you select is supported NOTE We strongly recommend you load IPX protocol on your PC and use it for your PLC links Use UDP IP in your application if required but also add IPX to your list of active protocols Having IPX loaded on your PC gives you a backup for troubleshooting communication problems ES Using NetEdit Adding Network Protocol Support to Your PC Ethernet Address You may have already set up your PC with selected networking protocols for Ethernet communications If not you will need to select the protocols now for communication with the EBC module We strongly recommend that you include the IPX protocol From My Computer on your PC Desktop go to Control Panel Double click on Network then click on the Protocols tab If IPX is not listed among the protocols already loaded add it now by clicking on the Add button The Select Network Protocol window will pop up see figure below Add the TCP IP protocol if it is necessary for your application The TCP IP selection will give you support for the UDP IP p
95. tures and uses of NetEdit We will describe the individual segments of the NetEdit screen and the function of each If you need to refer to the full screen you can start NetEdit as described on page 3 2 or you can refer to the figure at the bottom of page 3 2 ona NOTE Your PC based Control software may be capable of configuring the EBC module If so please refer to the appropriate documentation for that software product to determine the best method to configure the EBC The use of Think amp Do software to configure the EBC is discussed in Appendices B and C of this manual Ethernet In the upper left corner of the NetEdit screen you will find a box labeled Protocol In Communication the box there are two choices IPX and UDP IP The EBC module understands IPX Protocol and UDP IP protocols Both protocols are permanently resident in the firmware of the module When you click on one of these radio buttons you are selecting the protocol you want your PC to use to communicate with the EBC module You are not telling the module which protocol to use because it is using both protocols all the time IPX is a Novell standard in widespread use and UDP IP is a popular protocol supported by the TCP IP suite of protocols in your PC The figure to the right shows the Protocol selection box in the upper left vm PLCDirect NetEdit corner of the NetEdit screen The choice you make here tells your PC Pro
96. vices that use the 24 VDC output Pay special attention to the current supplied by the H4 EBC the H4 EBC F or the Expansion Unit since they do differ Add the current columns starting with the row for Slot 0 and working your way down to the Other category Put the total in the row labeled Maximum power required Subtract the row labeled Maximum power required from the row labeled EBC Expansion Unit Place the difference in the row labeled Remaining Power Available If Maximum Power Required is greater than EBC Expansion Unit in either of the two columns the power budget will be exceeded It will be unsafe to use this configuration and you will need to restructure your I O You may need to add expansion bases to accommodate your current requirements Installation and Setup 2 19 DL405 Local and Expansion I O The H4 EBC supports the use of DL405 series I O local and local expansion bases Local Base and I O The local base is the base in which the EBC resides Local I O modules reside in the same base as the EBC For example placing 32 point modules in all eight slots in an 8 slot base will use 256 I O points 16pt 8pt 32pt 16pt 8pt 16pt 0 Input Input Input Output Output Output EBC B Local Expansion Use local expansion bases when you need more 1 0 points or a greater power Ba
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