Siemens Milltronics SmartLinx Allen
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1. Data Map block write eene 26 Level Products sss 25 Mass Dynamics Products 38 Data Types eese Bit Values Integer A Numeric essen P111 Values ee 50 Split Values 48 text messages 49 Decimal Place 28 29 31 32 39 46 Direct Access ee ke 23 Discrete N O se ee ee Re Re 21 level products Discrete Input Image Table 36 Discrete Input Status 45 Discrete Output Image Table 34 DREHEN 11 dc 32 Format 28 29 32 39 46 PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Format Word ee ee ee 34 Host Instrument INISGER sine er Eg es 47 InterRanger eee esse see ee ee 11 kast Racka aaa 19 LEDS RE ae 15 Level Products ee ee 11 block transfer ees 26 data Map ese ee ee ee ee 25 discrete N O eese 33 Kader 44 Mass Dynamics Products 12 Master Reset Measurement Point Measurement Point Alarm and Status 31 Measurement Point and Parameter Numbers are 35 Measurement Point Reading 31 Measurement Point Status 30 35 37 Memory Map iese esse ese ee ee ee 26 MBA un nn 23 Multiple Parameter Access MPA 26 Multispan Selection 41 45 Numeric Values Operatin2. OO OO OO OO OO OO r mounting hole m 2 3 EE O Bc NS reserved switches ie LEDs termination switch cable connector f Notes e Install the SmartLinx card so that the mounting holes align and the pin connectors will mate correctly You ll find that the module connectors have room for two more pins than are found on the card e Correct cable routing is important for electromagnetic noise suppression Follow the routing instructions contained your unit s instruction manual Page 10 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 Termination Switch Termination Setting Switch Position open not used off A 150 Q use external resistor off A See Cable Connector below for resistor placement Use the onboard 82 Q for 230 4 kbps or an external 150 Q for 57 6 or 115 2 kbps Using 150 Q termination will limit the number of physical devices on your network to 16 Refer to your PLC User Manual for information on selecting the baud rate cable type maximum cable length and termination resistor values for your installation Reserved Switch All dip switches must be set on Cable Connector Connect using Belden 9463 Blue Hose cable or equivalent and terminate blue clear
3. Words 25 26 Value SPA The value of the specified parameter and index PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote I O Page 43 Word 27 Decimal Place SPA This word specifies the number of decimal places for the value in words 25 26 Positive values indicate that the decimal place shifts to the left bus o gt i 2 2 E ri a lt x i e A 1 means that all returned values have the decimal place shifted 1 space to the left and a returned value of 5 213 is interpreted as 521 3 Negative values indicate that the decimal place shifts to the right i e for example if this word is 1 a returned value of 5 213 is interpreted as 52 130 Word 28 Format SPA This word is always 0 Word 29 Read Write Flag SPA This word mirrors the read write word 7 bit status 0 read 1 write Word 30 Word Order The placement of the most significant word MSW bit status 0 MSW first 1 MSW second Page 44 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 Data Types The Milltronics host instrument parameters take on many values in various formats as discussed in the Milltronics host instrument manual For the convenience of the programmer those values are converted to and from 16 bit integer numbers since those are easily handled by most PLCs Integer Level Products Integer parameter values are by far the most common For example parameter P920 Reading returns a number representing the current reading either leve
4. means P054 Breakpoint Levels for breakpoint 5 on transducer 1 is set to 1 6m P054 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 6m 6 a lt a ds a ds a s The way that indexes are handled in the memory map depend on the data access method used See Data Access Methods below Page 20 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 Data Access Methods There are three different methods used in the memory mapping to give the users access to the SmartLinx Instrument parameter table They are Direct Access Certain values are mapped directly into words These words can be read at any time Multiple Parameter Access MPA Note MPA is used on Level products only This is a hand shaking method where the user tells the Parameter number secondary index decimal place and format then the SmartLinx module will write into a certain area all 10 primary indexes of that parameter Recall that in Milltronics products the memory is arranged as Parameter number Primary Index Secondary Index Using Multiple Parameter Access MPA 1 In the output table of the PLC Write Block write the values for the parameter number secondary Index decimal place and format in the correct location Monitor the Input table of the PLC Read Block and watch for the values you wrote to appear in the appropriate locations of the read block then go to Step 3 Read the requested values in the appropriate location of the Read Block These
5. 04 03 02 01 00 point 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 value 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 measurement points 9 7 and 6 are set to point on priority state Refer to discrete output word 7 on page 33 for instructions on how to control whether priority or alarm status is returned in this word Data Map Mass Dynamics Products Block transfer reads and writes are supported by the BW500 with the memory map defined below Discrete I O is not supported Block Write The words in the write operation allow access to the Milltronics host instruments as a Single Parameter Access SPA Description Start End Size Data Type parameter number SPA 0 0 1 integer parameter primary index SPA 1 1 1 integer parameter secondary index SPA 2 2 1 integer parameter value SPA 3 4 2 UINT32 decimal place SPA 5 5 1 integer format SPA 6 6 1 integer read write flag SPA 7 7 1 integer command control 8 8 1 bitmapped multispan selection 9 9 1 1 4 PID 1 setpoint value 10 11 2 UINT32 PID 2 setpoint value 12 13 2 UINT32 batch setpoint value 14 15 2 UINT32 batch prewarn setpoint value 16 17 2 UINT32 word order 18 18 1 0 1 Notes e Allthe 32 bit numbers except for the SPA numbers have a fixed decimal place of 3 digits For example PID 1 setpoint value of 3 245 is a value of 3 245 in the BW500 e To make a change to any parameter in the BW500 using SmartLinx P799 Communications Control must be set to 1 Page 3
6. 6 Ya fo 9 Page 16 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 P754 Rack Size Sets the discrete I O address space Valid settings are 1 to 4 quarter racks dependent upon the starting group P753 Values Rack Size Starting Group P753 1 Ya f 0 2 40r6 2 Ya 0 2 ord 3 34 Oor2 4 full 0 P755 Last Rack Indicates if the Milltronics host instrument is on the last rack The last rack is defined as the highest numbered rack on the Remote VO link Value O f notlast 1 last e e 3 3 2 o D e 5 D wn D lt ge PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Page 17 a E 7 77 7 ed S 9 2 ei gt E E oO Page 18 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 Application Layer The application layer describes the organization and format of data that an Allen Bradley PLC can access Allen Bradley has defined two different methods through which the host instrument can access data gt Ke Ei E o lt 1 Block Transfer This method is used to pass a large amount of data from the remote instrument to the PLC This method is recommended Discrete VO This was the original method for passing data in remote I O Using this method the Milltronics instrument would look like a remote VO rack to the AB PLC If you are using a level instrument and just want a few levels then this method works fine If you have a weigh feeder then this method is not supported because there is too muc
7. Note When the format is selected as percent the decimal place value word 3 is ignored and two decimal places are always used For example a value of 5947 represents 59 47 BTR Words 33 and 34 Parameter Number and Primary Index MPA These words contain the last values written to block transfer write words 1 and 2 respectively These words indicate what information is contained in returned values 1 10 BTR words 21 30 These words are provided since there can be a delay between writing a request via a block transfer write and the appearance of the requested values 1 10 BTR words 21 30 Use these words as an indicator that the requested information is updated BTR Words 35 37 and 39 41 Parameter Number Primary Index Secondary Index and Decimal Place Format Flag SPA These words contain the last values written to BTW words 5 7 and 9 11 respectively They confirm that the parameter value has been written These words are not updated until the value has been successfully transferred and stored in the Milltronics host instrument See BTW formats on page 26 for details BTR Word 38 Value SPA This word contains the current value of the parameter identified by BTR words 35 37 and 39 40 regardless of the value of BTW word 11 write flag If this value does not change when a new value is written to BTW word 8 Parameter Value then check the following Page 30 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 1 If BTW words 5 7
8. Page 8 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 Installation The SmartLinx card is either shipped installed in the host instrument or separately for on site installation Refer to the Milltronics host instrument manual for details on module location and physical installation Compatibility All available SmartLinx card configurations are shown here for reference AiRanger XPL Plus AiRanger DPL Plus AiRanger SPL CraneRanger InterRanger DPS 300 module connector underside to Milltronics host instrument gt O IN OOOO OO oo reserved switches status LEDs termination switch OO cable connector uonejlelsul OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO OO PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Page 9 e EnviroRanger ERS 500 e Accumass BW500 EnviroRanger Rack or Panel po NN mounting hole oo O OO OO OO OO OO OO OO oo OO OO oo 2 OO OO Oe mounting hole Q 0 OOOOOOOOOO x 3 termination sas N reserved switches module connector underside 10 pin status LEDs EnviroRanger Wallmount and Accumass BW500 mounting hole OO a E c 2 s S 7 OO OO OO OO OO
9. Rate of Level Change Alarm 13 4 ri Rate of Level Change Alarm 14 4 ro Temperature Alarm 15 5 Loss of Echo LOE Alarm 20 6 Transducer Cable Fault Alarm 16 7 Pump Efficiency Alarm 17 8 Clock Failure Alarm 18 9 Time of Day Alarm 19 10 Pump Failure Alarm 21 11 Totalizer 22 40 Flow Sampler 23 41 Fixed Duty Assist 25 50 Fixed Duty Backup 26 51 Alternate Duty Assist 30 52 Alternate Duty Backup 31 53 Service Ratio Duty Assist 35 54 Service Ratio Duty Backup 36 55 First In First Out FIFO 40 56 Time 45 60 Overflow 50 61 Aeration 55 62 Gate 60 63 Flush Valve 65 64 Communication 66 65 Pump Failure Alarm 70 11 Power Failure Alarm 71 12 unknown function 200 See the manual for the host instrument for full information on P111 Page 48 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 Troubleshooting Generally In all cases first check that the SmartLinx module has passed its on going built in self test host instrument parameter P790 The result should be PASS If FAIL is indicated the module could be installed incorrectly the module could be defective or the module connector on the Milltronics host instrument could be defective Ensure the module is installed correctly before calling Milltronics If ERR1 is indicated the Milltronics software doesn t recognize the ID number of the installed module Please contact Milltronics or your distributor for instructions and or upgraded Milltronics SmartLinx compatible host instrument
10. according to Allen Bradley specification and conventions AiRanger Series CraneRanger InterRanger DPS 300 150 Q termination resistor if required terminal cable clear block number colour 3 blue 2 shield 1 clear PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Page 11 5 7 o D a 5 EnviroRanger ERS 500 Rack or Panel Mount When using a SmartLinx card with the EnviroRanger all wiring is made to the EnviroRanger terminal board The Remote I O connections map to the EnviroRanger terminal board as shown EnviroRanger Connection 65 Blue 66 Clear 69 Shield EnviroRanger ERS 500 wall Mount and Accumass BW500 150 Q termination resistor if required terminal block cable clear number colour 3 blue 2 shield 1 clear e S S 7 Page 12 SmartLinx A B Remote I O PL 533 Operation Communication on the Remote I O link is indicated by the SmartLinx LEDs on module is powered on active communication green IR off no communication between amber bus and module red flash bus intact Allen Bradley PLC in program or Milltronics host instrument set to different rack size than PLC on not being scanned by PLC oO ge 1 E E PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Page 13 Operation Page 14 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 Communications Setup Host instruments use parameters to configure the SmartLinx card Parameters values
11. be read simultaneously i e data transfer bandwidth and how much rack space may be occupied Any combination of parameters and measurement points is possible for example with a full rack 6 parameters from 6 points can be read simultaneously 3 parameters each from 2 points 6 parameters from 1 point or any other desired combination of the 6 words available in the full rack configuration It is convenient to note the similarity between the input and output areas Note Parameter P999 Master Reset is not accessible on level products through the SmartLinx interface PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Page 31 bus o gt al ed 2 2 E ri a lt Discrete Output Image Table Word Description Data Type 0 format word bitmapped 1 point and parameter number word 1 integer 2 point and parameter number word 2 integer 3 point and parameter number word 3 integer 4 point and parameter number word 4 integer 5 point and parameter number word 5 integer 6 point and parameter number word 6 integer 7 point status control bitmapped Output Word 0 Format Word Bits 00 to 07 Reserved These bits are reserved for PLC use They may contain any value and therefore should not be relied upon to contain any expected value These bits should be ignored or masked off Bits 08 to 09 Reserved These bits are reserved for future Milltronics use and should be set to 0 Bits 10 to 12 Decimal Contains the value which i
12. Double Precision Integer UINT32 Note Used for Mass Dynamics products only Large numbers are put into unsigned 32 bit integers By default they are set up so that the first word register is the most significant word MSW and the second word register is the least significant word LSW depending on the setting of the word order bit bus o gt al 2 2 E ri a lt x For example if we read word 7 and 8 on the Mass Dynamics BTR Total 1 the 32 bits would look like the following word 7 word 8 16 MSB 1 16 LSB 1 32 32 bit integer value UINT32 1 The whole is read as a 32 bit integer Split Values Note Used for Level products only Certain parameters are actually a pair of numbers separated by a colon in the format xx yy One example is P807 Transducer Noise where XX the average noise value in dB yy the peak noise in dB The number which corresponds to xx yy either for reading or setting a parameter is determined by the following formula For storing to the Milltronics instrument value xx 128 x 256 yy 128 For reading from the Milltronics instrument xx value 256 128 yy value 256 128 Where is the modulus operator The modulus can be computed by following these steps value value 256 value remainder of value value value x 256 yy value 128 Page 46 SmartLinx A B Remote I O PL 533 It may simplify
13. PLC can write parameters commands to the product This is controlled by parameter P799 If 1 the PLC may change the host instrument s parameters if 0 it can only read PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote I O Page 41 bus o gt 2 2 9 ri a lt Bit 13 Indicates whether the unit is configured all required parameters have been entered Bit 14 Indicates program calibration mode 0 program mode 1 is run mode Bit 15 Indicates whether the unit is totalizing Words 1 2 Rate Contains the current rate reading in engineering units See the Accumass BW500 manual for a full description of this reading Words 3 4 Load Contains the current load reading in engineering units See the Accumass BW500 manual for a full description of this reading Words 5 6 Speed Contains the current speed reading in engineering units See the Accumass BW500 manual for a full description of this reading Words 7 8 Total 1 Contains the current value for totalizer 1 in engineering units See the Accumass BW500 manual for a full description of this reading Words 9 10 Total 2 Contains the current value for totalizer 2 in engineering units See the Accumass BW500 manual for a full description of this reading Word 11 Relay Status Shows the current logical status of all relays bit 04 03 02 01 00 relay 05 04 03 02 01 bit status 0 relay
14. Parameter Number SPA Specifies the parameter number BTW Word 6 Parameter Primary Index SPA Specifies the primary index number for the parameter specified by BTW word 5 See Parameter Indexes on page 19 for more information BTW Word 7 Parameter Secondary Index SPA Specifies the secondary index for the parameter specified by BTW word 5 This word is ignored for parameters that don t use multiple indexes See Parameter Indexes on page 19 for more information Page 26 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 BTW Word 8 Value SPA This word contains the value to be written to the parameter specified by BTW words 5 7 if BTW word 11 is set to 1 If BTW word 11 is set 0 this word is ignored The format of this word is specified by BTW words 9 10 BTW Word 9 Decimal Place SPA gt o Ei I E o lt 1 This word specifies the number of decimal places for the value in BTW word 8 and also for the parameter value returned in BTR word 38 Positive values indicate that the decimal place shifts to the left i e A 1 means that all returned values have the decimal place shifted 1 space to the left and a returned value of 5 213 is interpreted as 521 3 Negative values indicate that the decimal place shifts to the right i e for example if this word is 1 a returned value of 5 213 is interpreted as 52 130 BTW Word 10 Format SPA This word sets the format for the value in BTW word 8 bit status 0
15. a limited number of racks Try setting the rack number to a lower available rack number e Try manually adding the Milltronics host instrument to the PLC remote I O scan list If the problem persists contact Milltronics technical support 5 The Milltronics host instrument indicates it is being scanned but the PLC indicates a rack fault at that address e Check the rack size setting P754 make sure it matches the rack size in the PLC s remote I O scan list 6 My PLC is scanning the Milltronics host instrument with no rack faults but the data I m reading makes no sense e Make sure the PLC is actually addressing the Milltronics host instrument and that no other units are addressed to the same remote I O rack number and starting group The PLC might be reading another host instrument at the same rack number and starting group e Check the information you ve written to the discrete output area or block transfer write area Most of the information returned depends on what configuration information was written to the Milltronics host instrument Page 50 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 10 11 I tried to set an Milltronics host instrument parameter using a block transfer write but the parameter remains unchanged e Some parameters can only be changed when the Milltronics host instrument isn t scanning Try putting the Milltronics host instrument into program mode using BTW word 12 e Try setting the parameter from the k
16. accepted Page 38 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 Bit 07 Span Sets the span for calibration of the belt scale This is a momentary setting that returns to 0 when the input is accepted Bit 08 Reset Totalizer 1 Causes the internal totalizer 1 to be reset to 0 This is a momentary setting that returns to 0 when the input is accepted gt Ke E I E o lt 1 Bit 09 Reset Totalizer 2 Causes the internal totalizer 2 to be reset to 0 This is a momentary setting that returns to 0 when the input is accepted Bit 10 Reset Batch Totalizer Causes the batch totalizer to be reset to 0 This is a momentary setting that returns to 0 when the input is accepted Bit 11 Print Starts print operation One of the communications ports on the BW500 must be configured for a printer This is a momentary setting that returns to 0 when the input is accepted Word 9 Multispan Selection Sets the current span 1 4 Any parameters that relate to span will use this value to determine which span is referenced See the manual for the BW500 for more information on multispan Words 10 13 PID Setpoints Contain the current setpoint values as P415 in the Accumass BW500 To write these setpoints bits 02 and 05 in word 8 Control must be set to local Words 14 and 15 Batch Setpoint Contain the current setpoint value as P564 in the Accumass BW500 Words 16 and 17 Batch Prewa
17. e Check the PLC rack inhibit bit corresponding to Milltronics host instrument Refer to your PLC documentation to locate the rack inhibit bits If the bit is 1 ON for the Milltronics host instrument the PLC will not scan that host instrument Set the bit to 0 OFF and scanning should commence This bit may be set to 1 ON by downloading a program into the PLC PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Page 51 2 c e X o D Q i o xx Page 52 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 Index Accumass Series AiRanger Series Alarm and Status Application Layer Audience Batch Prewarn Setpoint Batch Pre Warn Setpoint Value 45 Batch Setpoint uneserseeseeneernenneene 41 Batch Setpoint Value 45 Baud Rate ji Bit Values Block Read ssssussss 30 42 Block Transfer sesse ee ke 21 level products esse ee 26 Block Write 26 38 BTR and BTW Timing 17 SEE ME as 12 Cable connector routing x TYDE RR ELE e a Command Control Operational Commands eee Communication Status Communication Type Communications Setup Compatibility eeeeeee Accumass Series Ranger Series CraneRanger esse ese see ee ee ke Data Access Methods
18. may be entered into the instrument with a hand held programmer or by using Milltronics Dolphin Plus PC software Note Some parameters used for SmartLinx are similar to those that are used for other functions in the host instrument Ensure that you change the correct ones P751 to P755 to configure the SmartLinx card For example P772 on some host instruments is the Baud Rate of the built in communications ports Do not confuse that parameter with P751 which is the Baud Rate of the SmartLinx A B Remote VO card Recommendations The following are recommendations about how to configure the Milltronics instrument on the Remote I O network Other configurations are possible but these have been found to provide the best operation Rack Size Set up the Milltronics host instrument as a 1 4 rack size to conserve remote rack space available to the PLC As discrete I O operation is very limited when using 1 4 rack size configuration block transfer read and write commands see page 19 are recommended Communication Type If you are using an Accumass BW500 then you have to use Block Transfers However if you are using a level product then you have a choice between using Discrete VO method and Block Transfer Method Generally Block Transfers are the better way to go since more data is available to you However if you are using a SLC500 and only want the level information the Discrete I O is definitely the easiest method BTR and B
19. not asserted 1 relay asserted Page 42 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 Word 12 Discrete Input Status Shows the current logical status of all discrete inputs bit 04 03 02 01 00 relay 05 04 03 02 01 gt Ke E I E o lt 1 bit status 0 discrete input open 1 discrete input closed Word 13 Multispan Selection Shows the currently selected span 1 4 Words 14 15 PID 1 Setpoint Value Contains the current setpoint value for PID 1 in engineering units See the Accumass BW500 manual for a full description of this reading Words 16 17 PID 2 Setpoint Value Contains the current setpoint value for PID 2 in engineering units See the Accumass BW500 manual for a full description of this reading Words 18 19 Batch Setpoint Value Contains the value of P564 Batch Setpoint See the Accumass BW500 manual for a full description of this parameter Words 20 21 Batch Pre Warn Setpoint Value Contains the value of P567 Batch Pre Warn Setpoint See the Accumass BW500 manual for a full description of this parameter Words 22 24 Parameter Number Primary Index Secondary Index SPA These words contain the last values written to words 0 2 of the write area They confirm that the parameter value has been written These words are not updated until the value has been successfully transferred and stored in the Milltronics host instrument
20. not be responsible for the contents of partial or review ed and corrections are included whole reproductions of either bound or electronic in subsequent editions We welcome versions all suggestions for improvement Technical data subject to change MILLTRONICS 8 is a registered trademark of Siemens M illtronics Process Instruments Inc Contact SMPI Technical Publications atthe following address Technical Publications Siemens M illtronics Process Instruments Inc 1954 Technology Drive P O Box 4225 Peterborough Ontario Canada K9J 7B1 Email techpubs milltronics com For the library of SM PI instruction manuals visit our Web site www milltronics com Siemens M illtronics Process Instruments Inc 2001 Table of Contents Table of Contents ii ee a ah 3 Specifications 1 rh EE Re EE ee SERE ke ee Ee be Pe ie 5 About SmartLinx Remote l O ERA ERA EE ER EE REG ERGE ER Ee 7 About this ER ee RR ON N 7 About this Module 5 recte he cie ine 8 iS El ATION N ee EE ER 9 Compatibility ne aan 9 Cable Connector aem inne 11 ec m 13 Communications Setup eese nennt 15 Recommendations ees ese ee ee Ee Ee ee ee Ee entrent 15 Specific Parameters esse ee ee ee ee ER AR ee Re Re ee ke 16 Application Layer sees ee RR RE ER RE RR EE RR EER RR RE RR KERE RE Ee RR KEER RR ee 19 Parameter IndexeS iese esse ee ee Ge Ee
21. programming to notice xx most significant byte of value 128 yy least significant byte of value 128 Text Messages Note Used for Level products only gt Ke 9 Ei 5 E r EU lt 1 If a Milltronics instrument parameter returns a text message that message is converted to an integer and provided in the register The numbers are shown in the table below Number Text Message as displayed on LCD 22222 invalid value 30000 off 30001 on 30002 Sees 30003 IIIJ parameter does not exist 30004 err 30005 erri 30006 open 30007 shrt 30008 pass 30009 fail 30010 hold 30011 lo 30012 hi 30013 de 30014 en 30015 parameter has not been set 32768 value is less than 20 000 32767 value is greater than 20 000 PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Page 47 Relay Function Codes P111 in Level Products Only gt If a Milltronics instrument parameter returns a relay function code that z message is converted to a number and provided in the register The 2 numbers are shown in the table below 5 m Relay Function Code Number P111 Off relay not used 0 0 Undesignated Level Alarm 1 1 Low Low Level Alarm 2 1 LL Low Level Alarm 3 1 L High Level Alarm 4 1 H High High Level Alarm 5 1 HH In Bounds Alarm 6 2 In Bounds Alarm 7 2 b1 In Bounds Alarm 8 2 b2 Out of Bounds Alarm 9 3 Out of Bounds Alarm 10 3 bi Out of Bounds Alarm 11 3 b2 Rate of Level Change Alarm 12 4
22. state in order to cause the command to begin For example to reset totalizer 1 Bit 9 must be set to 0 then changed to 1 It can stay set or clear for any period Bit Description Bit Clear 0 Bit Set 1 00 PID 1 Mode Manual Auto 01 PID 1 Freeze No Yes 02 PID 1 Setpoint Source Local Remote 03 PID 2 Mode Manual Auto 04 PID 2 Freeze No Yes 05 PID 2 Setpoint Source Local Remote 06 Zero No Change Start 07 Span No Change Start 08 Reset Totalizer 1 No Change Reset 09 Reset Totalizer 2 No Change Reset 10 Reset Batch Totalizer No Change Reset 11 Print Print 12 gt Reserved 14 15 Bits 00 and 03 PID Mode Sets the mode of PID control to either manual output determined by PID Manual P410 or auto output determined by PID control in instrument Bits 02 and 05 Setpoint Source Controls the location of the setpoint If it is set as Local then the setpoint used is internal to the BW500 If the setpoint source is set to Remote then the setpoint is controlled by a mA input For setpoint control through communications this must be set to Local Bits 01 and 04 Freeze Suspends PID function when PID Mode 1 Auto and holds the output at the last value PID functionality resumes when the Freeze bit is cleared Bit 06 Zero Sets the zero point for calibration of the belt scale This is a momentary setting that returns to 0 when the input is
23. 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 point 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Point status can indicate either alarm state or point on priority state This is determined by bit 10 When bit 10 0 then bits 00 09 read alarm state When bit 10 1 then bits 00 09 write point on priority state Example 1 reading alarm states bit 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 point 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 value 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 points 3 and 1 are identified as being in alarm state Example 2 writing point on priority states bit 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 index 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 value 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 points 9 7 and 6 are set to point on priority state PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Page 33 If this word is used to control point on priority then the Milltronics host instrument must be configured to permit this Parameter P720 must be set to S 1 hand programmer Dolphin Plus BIC I or SmartLinx for each point to 5 permit priority control for that point To enable priority control for all points 5 simply store 1 to parameter P720 index 0 H pa Discrete Input Image Table E Word Description Data Type 0 communication status bitmapped 1 returned value 1 integer 2 returned value 2 integer 3 returned value 3 integer 4 returned value 4 inte
24. 6 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 Word 0 Parameter SPA Specifies the parameter number Word 1 Primary Index SPA Specifies the primary index number for the parameter specified by Word 0 gt Ke E I E o lt 1 Word 2 Secondary Index SPA Specifies the secondary index for the parameter specified by Word 0 This word is ignored for parameters that don t use multiple indexes Words 3 4 Value SPA The value of the specified parameter and index Word 5 Decimal Place SPA This word specifies the number of decimal places for the value in words 3 4 Positive values indicate that the decimal place shifts to the left i e A 1 means that all returned values have the decimal place shifted 1 space to the left and a returned value of 5 213 is interpreted as 521 3 Negative values indicate that the decimal place shifts to the right i e for example if this word is 1 a returned value of 5 213 is interpreted as 52 130 Word 6 Format SPA This word is always 0 Word 7 Read Write Flag SPA This word mirrors the read write word 7 bit status 0 read 1 write PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote I O Page 37 bus o gt al 2 2 E ri a lt Word 8 Command Control Operational Commands The command control word is used to control the unit Each bit gives access to acommand or state as ifthe operator was using the keypad Bits initiating a command 7 12 must change
25. 9 1 1 0 Word Order 30 30 1 1 0 Page 40 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 Word 0 Host instrument Status The Host instrument State word is used to feed back the current operating 3 state ofthe product Each bit gives the state of different parts of the product 3 some mutually exclusive others are not The state should be checked to 2 verify any host instrument commands u Bit Description Bit Clear 0 Bit Set 1 lt 0 PID 1 Mode Manual Auto z 1 PID 1 Freeze No Yes 2 PID 1 Setpoint Source Local Remote 3 PID 2 Mode Manual Auto 4 PID 2 Freeze No Yes 5 PID 2 Setpoint Source Local Remote 6 Zero No In Progress 7 Span No In Progress 8 Reset Totalizer 1 No Change Reset 9 Reset Totalizer 2 No Change Reset 10 Reset Batch Totalizer No Change Reset 11 Print Print 12 Write Privileges No Yes 13 System Configured Not Configured Run Mode 14 Mode Calibration Mode Run Mode 15 Totalizing Not Totalizing Totalizing Bits 0 to 5 These bits give the status of the product For example Bit 1 is the mode of the PID 1 controller if used It says whether the PID is manual or auto modes Bit 6 Indicates whether the unit is currently performing a Zero calibration Bit 7 Indicates whether the unit is currently performing a Span calibration Bit 8 to 11 Indicate 1 if the reset totalizer or print operations are taking place this is momentary and will only stay set for a very short period Bit 12 indicates whether the
26. Access See SPA Single Parameter Access SPA 26 parameter indexing 25 reading reete 24 Split Values sess 48 Starting Group sss 18 Stats na aaa 15 Switch reserved cct eset ttes 13 termination eeeeeesssssse 13 Terminal Block CONNEGGIO EE eode Termination Switch Text Messages eee eee ee eens Timing read and write 17 Total 44 gocce 44 Troubleshooting 53 Using Page 54 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 MILLTRONICS Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc 2001 Subject to change without prior notice Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc 1954 Technology Drive PO Box 4225 Peterborough ON Canada K9J 7B1 Tel 705 745 2431 Fax 705 741 0466 www milltronics com 7ML Printed in Canada 1 9 9 8 1 A P 0 2
27. MILLTRONICS SMARTLINX INTERFACE MODULE FOR ALLEN BRADLEY REMOTE VO N Az IQ TE Ese Smart in 33455330 Rev 3 1 Safety Guidelines Warning notices must be observed to ensure personal safety as well as that of others and to protect the product and the connected equipment These warning notices are accompanied by a clarification of the level of caution to be observed Qualified Personnel This device system may only be set up and operated in conjunction with this manual Qualified personnel are only authorized to install and operate this equipment in accordance with established safety practices and standards Warning This product can only function properly and safely if it is correctly transported stored installed set up operated and maintained Note Always use product in accordance with specifications Copyright Siemens Milltronics Process Disclaimer of Liability Instruments Inc 2000 All Rights Reserved This document is available in bound version and in While we have verified the contents of electronic version We encourage users to this manual for agreement with the purchase authorized bound manuals or to view instrumentation described variations electronic versions as designed and authored by remain possible Thus we cannot Siemens M illtronics Process Instruments Inc guarantee full agreement The Siemens M illtronics Process Instruments Inc will contents of this manual are regularly
28. TW Timing Exercise caution when deciding how often to trigger the Block Transfer Read BTR and Block Transfer Write BTW instructions Triggering too often increases the delay of all block transfers on the Remote VO link The recommended guideline is to trigger the BTR and BTW instructions no faster than every 0 3 seconds e e 3 3 2 o D e 5 D o D lt ge PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Page 15 Note Shipped with the SmartLinx A B Remote I O card is a diskette containing some program examples for a PLC5 and SLC500 Specific Parameters These parameters are set on the host instrument The SmartLinx card must be installed before they are accessible Consult the host instrument s manual for instructions on programming f indicates the factory preset P751 Baud Rate Sets the baud rate for Remote VO communication between the Milltronics host instrument and the Allen Bradley PLC Set this parameter to match the baud rate used by all devices on the RIO bus Values 0 57 6 Kbaud 1 115 2 Kbaud 2 f 230 4 Kbaud P752 Rack Number Sets the rack number octal that the Milltronics host instrument has been assigned on the Remote VO link Check your PLC manual for the supported range Values 01 to 73 Preset 2 P753 Starting Group 2 Sets the starting group number for the Milltronics host instrument p Values Rack Size see P754 6 0 f 14 Ve or full 8 2 4 Ve or 34 F 4 or t 1
29. and 9 10 do not match BTR 35 37 and 39 40 then the instrument hasn t responded yet 2 If BTW words 5 7 and 9 10 do match BTR 35 37 and 39 40 then the parameter value wasn t updated Check that the Milltronics host instrument is in program mode and that the program lock P000 is not on and try again gt Ke 9 E o lt 1 Level Products Discrete VO The values returned in the discrete input words are determined by what has been written into the discrete output words By writing the correct words values stored in parameters can be accessed Discrete I O does not allow write access to the parameters That is parameters cannot be changed via Remote I O In order to effect this type of operation communication must be carried out using Block Transfer However output word 7 allows scan point priority of the Milltronics host instrument to be altered The number of discrete input and output words available is determined by the rack size as configured on the SmartLinx module Each rack allows two words each for discrete inputs and outputs Rack Size Number of Words Transferred Words Used Y rack 2 0 1 Ye rack 4 0 1 2 3 rack 6 0 1 2 3 4 5 full rack 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Because word 0 is always the format word up to 6 values may be read ina full rack or just 1 value in a quarter rack When using a full rack word 7 is for point status control The choice must be made as to how many values must
30. ce integer 10 format 0 1 11 read write flag 0 1 12 operating mode direct 0 1 Note See previous section for definitions of SPA MPA and direct 1 The primary index is implicit in the address of the returned parameter values Page 24 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 BTW Word 0 Point on Priority Note Point on Priority is only used when the host instrument is an AiRanger XPL Plus Bits 00 09 set the priority status of corresponding indexed points 1 10 These index values 1 to 10 correspond to the measurement points on the host gt Ke Ei E 2 o lt oO instrument bit 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 point 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 bit status 0 normal 1 priority In the example bit 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Measurement points 3 and 1 are on priority scan Bits 10 to 15 are reserved and contain 0 This word is ignored if the Milltronics host instrument is configured as a full rack P754 Rack Size set to 4 In that case use discrete output word 7 to control point on priority If this word is used to control point on priority then the Milltronics host instrument must be configured to permit this Parameter P720 must be set to 1 manual BIC II or SmartLinx for each point to permit priority control for that point To enable priority control
31. e correct locations Note If there is no secondary index then place a 0 in this location 3 Monitor the Input table of the PLC Read Block and watch for the values you wrote to appear in the appropriate locations then go to Step 4 4 Read the requested parameter value in the Input table Read Block These values are continuously updated Continue reading from these words until values for other parameters are required At that time go back to step 1 Writing a Parameter 1 Set the Read Write flag in the output table Write Block to 0 read 2 Write the Parameter Number Primary Index Secondary Index Decimal Place and Format in the correct locations 3 Write the new value of the parameter into the correct location of the output memory Write Block 4 Verify the unit is in program mode not needed for BW500 For Level see bit 10 of status word in Read Block Page 22 SmartLinx A B Remote I O PL 533 5 If itis not in program mode write a 1 to the operating mode word in the output memory Write Block Please note that this will only work if the word is already a 0 ie it only works as a transition 6 Setthe Read Write flag in the output table Write Block to a 1 write 7 Monitor the Input table of the PLC read block and watch for the values you wrote to appear in the appropriate locations gt o Ei I E 2 o lt 8 Set Read Write flag back to 0 9 Place unit i
32. ee Re ee Ee ee ee ek ea ee 19 Data Access Methods ees ee ee Re Re RA eee 21 Data Map Level Products esse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 24 Data Map Mass Dynamics Products esse esse ee ee ee ee ee 36 Dat Types ee SERES e PUE OS ei eee Lect 45 Troubleshooting uurssunsensnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 49 Generally 2 o aite e beth EE IE 49 Specifically in a He 49 WOK EE DE NE WIT td cue tec AI EE E cet ON ANT 53 PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote I O Page 3 Page 4 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 Specifications Application e compatible with master devices on an Allen Bradley Remote VO bus Compatible Instruments Level AiRanger XPL Plus e AiRanger DPL Plus e AiRanger SPL e CraneRanger e InterRanger DPS 300 e EnviroRanger ERS 500 Mass Dynamics e Accumass BW500 Communication Settings baud rate e 57 6 115 2 or 230 4 Kbaud starting group e 14 to full rack rack size e 14 to full rack Connection e 3 position terminal block for wire end Termination e switch selectable open or 82 Q internal Cable e Belden 9463 Blue Hose or equivalent PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Page 5 7 o o 1 E 9 fo amp 9 E 7 7 ed 9 2 5 5 7 Q 77 Page 6 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 About SmartLinx Remote VO About this Manual This manual is intended to provide the user with the information required t
33. eypad If it can t be set using the keypad check the lock parameter P000 No matter what rack number the Milltronics host instrument is set for P752 the Milltronics host instrument always appears at another constant rack number e The SmartLinx module s reserved DIP switches 3 8 can override the Milltronics host instrument rack number setting P752 Make sure all Switches on the reserved DIP on the module are on No matter what baud rate the Milltronics host instrument is set for P752 the Milltronics host instrument always uses another constant baud rate j e ed D o gt e Et 3 e The SmartLinx module s reserved DIP switches 1 2 can override the Milltronics host instrument baud rate setting P752 Make sure all switches on the reserved DIP on the module are on After connecting the Milltronics host instrument to the remote VO and programming block transfer commands the transfer rate of other block transfers on the remote I O is slower e Try triggering the Milltronics host instrument block transfer instructions less freguently to allow other block transfers to take place All of the parameters P751 P755 are correct and agree with the PLC I ve done an autoconfigure from the PLC and the Milltronics host instrument appears as expected But I m still not scanning the Milltronics host instrument when I put the PLC into run mode and the red LED on the SmartLinx module is on
34. for all points store 1 to parameter P720 point 0 BTW Word 1 Parameter Number MPA Specifies the parameter number for the returned value in BTR words 21 30 See Block Read on page 28 BTW Word 2 Parameter Secondary Index MPA Specifies the parameter secondary index for the parameter returned in BTR words 21 30 This word is ignored for parameters which don t use a secondary index PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Page 25 bus o gt 2 2 E ri a lt Some specific Milltronics host instrument parameters use a secondary index to address the multiple values stored within the single parameter See Parameter Indexes on page 19 for more information Note The Primary Index is implicit in the word location where word 21 index 1 and 30 index 10 BTW Word 3 Decimal Place MPA Specifies the number of decimal places that the returned values are shifted This affects BTR words 21 30 Positive values indicate that the decimal place shifts to the left i e A 1 means that all returned values have the decimal place shifted 1 space to the left and a returned value of 5 213 is interpreted as 521 3 Negative values indicate that the decimal place shifts to the right i e for example if this word is 1 a returned value of 5 213 is interpreted as 52 130 BTW Word 4 Format MPA Sets the format for the returned values in BTR words 21 30 bit status 0 normal 1 percent BTW Word 5
35. g Mode Operation sene P751 Baud Rate nn P752 Rack Number 18 P753 Starting Group P754 Rack Size P755 Last Rack nenn Parameter ns writing in block Parameter Indexes Parameter Number Parameter Primary Index 28 Parameter Secondary Index 27 28 Parameter Values Parameters Ee Se SS SE Re ee es baud rate an are last rack EE ER ee rack number esse nennen TACK SIZE en rss starting group esse ee ee PID 1 Setpoint Value PID 2 Setpoint Value Point Alarm and Status Point Reading 31 Point on Priority usse 27 Primary Index 22 32 45 Rack Number ees ee ee ee ee eee 18 Rack Size 17 19 BELA EA RA metet ad Read Write Flag 39 46 Read Write Flag esses 29 Reading 31 MPA 23 SPA 24 Recommendations a Relay Function Codes 50 Relay Status 44 Reserved Switch 18 Resistor termination ooo eee eee eee 13 Returned Values 91 37 Run Mode Types 23 Secondary Index 22 45 Secondary Index Mark 39 Setpoint Source sss 40 Single Parameter
36. ger 5 returned value 5 integer 6 returned value 6 integer 7 point status bitmapped Input Word 0 Communication Status Bits 00 to 07 Reserved Reserved for PLC use These may contain any value and should not be relied upon to contain any expected value These bits should be ignored or masked off Bits 08 to 09 Rack Size Contains the rack size as configured 00 rack 01 10 11 full This value may be useful for PLC programs to automatically know how much data is available Bits 10 to12 Decimal Contains the 3 bit value 0 7 indicating the decimal place for all of the returned values 1 6 For example a value of 2 indicates the decimal should be shifted 2 places to the left or right as determined by bit 13 A zero indicates no shift Bit 13 decimal shift Determines the direction of shift for the decimal bits 10 12 0 shift left 1 shift right If bits 10 12 are all 0 this bit may be ignored Page 34 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 Bit 14 Numerical Format Indicates the numerical format for the returned values 0 normal 1 of span Bit 15 echo The value of this bit is echoed back from the discrete output word O bit 15 This bit is only used for test purposes Example Input word 0 is 2 048 and input word 1 is 5 123 decimal Input word 0 gt Ke E I E o lt 1 expressed in binary is 0000 1000 0000 0000 Bits 0 7 must be ignored Bit
37. h data to be passed Page Reference For information on the application layer for each supported instrument refer to page shown 9 2 9 S o HE x D o o 9 v en a Level Products 24 31 Mass Dynamics Products 36 N A For a description of the parameter values see Data Types on page 45 For a description of the parameters themselves refer to the manual for the host instrument Parameter Indexes Most parameters used on host instruments are indexed Indexing allows a parameter to relate to more than one input or output For example many parameters are indexed by measurement point while others are indexed by relay or discrete input An index that relates to an input or output is called a Primary Index PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Page 19 Example of a primary index is P111 3 52 means P111 Relay Control Function for relay 3 is set to 52 P111 o gt G ed 2 2 G E ri a lt x 1 2 3 4 5 52 Sometimes a parameter requires a second index to allow for multiple values on an indexed input or output For example a measurement point which calculates a reading on volume can require characterization breakpoints These breakpoints are given on a secondary index the primary index relates to the transducer input An index that relates to a previously indexed parameter is called a secondary index Example of a secondary index is P054 1 5 1 6m
38. l or volume depending on the Milltronics host instrument configuration Numeric values may be requested or set in either units or percent and may be specified with a number of decimal places Numeric values must be in the range 20 000 to be 420 000 to be valid If a parameter is requested and its value is more than 20 000 the number 32 767 is returned if it is less than 20 000 the number 32 768 is returned If this happens increase the number of decimal places for that parameter If a parameter cannot be expressed in terms of percent e g span or has no meaningful value the special number 22 222 is returned Try requesting the parameter in units or refer to the Milltronics host instrument manual to understand the format and use of the requested parameter Mass Dynamics Products Integers used on the Mass Dynamics Products can have any valid value So the entire range from 32 768 to 32 767 or 0 to 65 535 is available and no values are used as error conditions Bit Values Bits are packed into registers in groups of 16 bits 1 word In this manual we number the bits from 0 to 15 with bit 0 being the least significant bit and bit 15 referring to the most significant bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 MSB LSB PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote I O Page 45 gt Kk Ei g E o lt 1 Unsigned
39. lag 0 1 BTR Word 0 Measurement Point Status Bits 00 to 09 Point Status Indicates the operation of measurement points 1 10 bit 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 index 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 If a bit status is 0 the corresponding point is deemed to be operational based on the criteria defined by BTR words 11 20 bits 00 03 If the bit status is 1 then the corresponding point is deemed non operational To further diagnose a point s operation examine the corresponding word 11 through 20 If a bit status is 1 then for the corresponding point alarm word 11 20 one or more of the alarm bits 00 03 must be 1 to indicate the operational problem Bit 10 operating mode 0 host instrument in run mode 1 host instrument in program mode Page 28 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 Bits 11 to 15 Reserved These bits are reserved and set to 0 BTR Words 1 10 Point Reading These words contain the value of parameter P920 Reading for points 1 10 respectively The reading is expressed as a percent of full scale multiplied by 100 giving a range of 20 000 to 20 000 which corresponds to 200 00 to 200 00 Refer to the Milltronics host instrument documentation for a definition of P920 gt Ke E E o lt Note These values may contain numeric level data for inoperative or malfunctioning points refer to BTR word 0 a
40. n Run mode Note does not apply to Accumass BW 500 Parameters can only be written in Program mode word 12 1 If the host instrument is still in Run mode then any written values are ignored PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Page 23 Data Map Level Products The data maps allow for up to 10 indexed measurement points If your host instrument has fewer than 10 points then ignore data in registers that represent unused or non existing points Note Registers referenced to unused measurement points will be readable but will contain undefined values o gt al ed 2 2 E ri a lt x Level Products Block Transfers This section describes the meaning of the data read from and written to the Milltronics host instrument in block transfer mode Note Parameter P999 Master Reset is not accessible through the SmartLinx interface on level products Refer to the Allen Bradley PLC documentation on how to program block transfer read BTR and block transfer write BTW rungs in your PLC ladder logic Memory Map Word Description Access Data Type 0 measurement point on priority direct bitmapped 1 parameter number integer 2 parameter secondary index1 MPA integer 3 decimal place integer 4 format 0 1 5 parameter number integer 6 parameter primary index integer 7 parameter secondary index integer 8 parameter value SPA integer 9 decimal pla
41. nd BTR words 11 20 for the actual operational status of the measurement points BTR Words 11 20 Point Alarm and Status These words contain the corresponding alarm and status bits for point 1 10 respectively bit status 0 false 1 true bit description 00 point not in operation 01 point failsafe timer expired 02 point failed cable shorted open or transceiver problem 03 point temperature sensor failed 04 12 reserved for future use 13 level emptying 14 level filling 15 scan mode priority BTR Words 21 30 Returned Values MPA These words contain values requested by writing to words 1 4 The type of data and format are specified with that request and returned in block transfer read words 31 34 BTR Word 31 Decimal Place MPA This word specifies the number of decimal places in each of the returned values in BTR words 21 30 Positive values indicate that the decimal place shifts to the left PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote I O Page 29 i e A 1 means that all returned values have the decimal place shifted 1 space to the left and a returned value of 5 213 is interpreted as 521 3 Negative values indicate that the decimal place shifts to the right i e for example if this word is 1 a returned value of 5 213 is interpreted as 52 130 bus o gt 2 2 E ri a lt BTR Word 32 Format MPA This word sets the format for the returned values bit status description 0 normal 1 percent
42. ndicates where the decimal place should be for all of the returned values 1 6 For example a 2 indicates the decimal should be shifted 2 places to the left or right as determined by bit 13 Bit 13 Decimal Shift Direction Determines the direction of shift for the decimal bits 10 12 0 shift left 1 shift right If bits 08 10 are all 0 this bit may be ignored Bit 14 Numerical Format Determines the numerical format for the data returned in discrete input words 1 6 0 normal 1 percent of span If a parameter isn t available as a percent of span the undefined value 22 222 is returned Page 32 SmartLinx A B Remote VO PL 533 Bit 15 Echo The value of this bit is echoed back from the discrete output word 0 bit 15 This bit is only used for test purposes Output Words 1 6 Measurement Point and Parameter Numbers The words determine what will be returned in discrete input words 1 6 These words contain both the parameter and the point to be read as determined by the following formula gt Ke E I E o lt 1 Word 1 6 point x 1 000 parameter For example If it was desired to read the level of transducer 6 back in discrete input word 1 where level is returned in parameter 920 the value 6 920 decimal would be written to discrete output word 1 Output Word 7 Measurement Point Status Bits 00 to 9 Point ID Indicates the operation of the points 1 10 bit 09 08
43. normal 1 percent BTW Word 11 Read Write Flag SPA This word instructs the read write application of word 8 bit status 0 read parameter as described by words 5 6 7 9 and 10 word 8 ignored 1 set parameter to the value described by words 5 10 BTW Word 12 Operating Mode SPA This word sets the operating mode of the Milltronics host instrument The host instrument changes mode only when the status of the bit changes The operating mode is also set via the host instrument keypad bit status 0 run mode 1 program mode PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Page 27 Block Read gt Values in words 0 to 20 are directly available no write operation is required to request them 2 3 Values in words 21 to 41 are determined by the write operation that rd requested them either MPA or SPA See Level Products Block Transfers amp on page 24 Words Description Access Data Type 0 measurement point status bitmapped 1 10 measurement point reading direct integer 11 20 measurement point alarm status bitmapped 21 30 parameter returned values integer 31 decimal place integer 32 format MPA 0 1 33 parameter number integer 34 parameter secondary index integer 35 parameter number integer 36 parameter primary index integer 37 parameter secondary index integer 38 parameter returned value SPA integer 39 decimal place integer 40 format 0 1 41 read write f
44. o successfully install and connect a Milltronics SmartLinx Allen Bradley Remote I O module and set it up for communication within a Remote VO network The module name is shortened to SmartLinx A B Remote I O for the rest of this manual This manual is targeted at a technical audience in the industrial communications field with a sound working knowledge of Remote I O Remote VO is an industry standard protocol owned by Allen Bradley which is part of Rockwell Automation For a full description of the Remote VO protocol contact Rockwell or visit their web site at www rockwell com gt o fe c J 2 3 Q D oO Note Milltronics does not own the Remote I O protocol All information regarding that protocol is subject to change without notice PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Page 7 About this Module The Milltronics SmartLinx module for Allen Bradley Remote VO is a plug in communications card designed to interface a Milltronics SmartLinx compatible instrument to an Allen Bradley Remote I O network Only those instruments which support the SmartLinx Allen Bradley Remote VO card can use this card See Compatibility on page 9 for a list of compatible host instruments fa H 5 II Allen Bradley PLC o i fe Remote VO bus c anc m Milltronics E Instruments lt ES ss EE
45. ote I O link but all other host instruments operate properly e Check the baud rate rack number starting group rack size and last rack settings on the Milltronics host instrument P751 P755 respectively and make sure they match the entry in the PLC s scan list e Check the rack number P752 on the Milltronics host instrument some Allen Bradley PLCs can accept only a limited number of racks Try setting the rack number to a lower available rack number e Check that no other host instruments connected to this remote I O link have been set to the same rack number and starting group as the Milltronics host instrument e Make sure the Milltronics host instrument is connected and terminated correctly and in agreement with all Allen Bradley remote I O wiring practices please contact your Allen Bradley representative for the latest guidelines D c e X o D Q i o x e Make sure the termination resistor switch on the SmartLinx module is set correctly Improper termination can interfere with proper remote I O operation 4 Choosing the remote I O Autoconfigure from my PLC programming software doesn t show the Milltronics host instrument on the remote VO link e Check the baud rate setting P751 on the Milltronics host instrument it should match the baud rate of the remote I O scanner port on the PLC e Check the rack number P752 on the Milltronics host instrument some Allen Bradley PLCs may accept only
46. rn Setpoint Contain the current setpoint value as P567 in the Accumass BW500 Word 18 Word Order This word controls which word comes first in the UINT32 integers For a value 0 the most significant word is given first For a value 1 the least significant word is given first PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote I O Page 39 Block Read Values returned in the words in the read are in response to the write to the Milltronics host instrument Words 0 through 20 have values with fixed meanings and formats This means that you do not have to start communications with a write in order to use read the data is always there bus o gt al 2 2 E ri a lt x Words 22 through 30 are values returned in response to writing words 2 through 7 for Single Parameter Access SPA Words Description Description Start End Size Type Host instrument Status 0 0 1 bitmapped Rate 1 2 2 UINT32 Load 3 4 2 UINT32 Speed 5 6 2 UINT32 Total 1 7 8 2 UINT32 Total 2 9 10 2 UINT32 Relay Status 11 11 1 bitmapped Aux Status 12 12 1 bitmapped Multispan Selection 13 13 1 integer PID 1 Setpoint Value 14 15 2 UINT32 PID 2 Setpoint Value 16 17 2 UINT32 Batch Setpoint Value 18 19 2 UINT32 Batch Prewarn Setpoint Value 20 21 2 UINT32 Parameter SPA 22 22 1 integer Primary index SPA 23 23 1 integer Secondary index SPA 24 24 1 integer Value SPA 25 26 2 UINT32 Decimal place SPA 27 27 1 integer Format SPA 28 28 1 integer Read Write flag SPA 29 2
47. s 08 09 indicate the Milltronics host instrument is configured as 1 4 rack Bit 14 indicates the returned value is in engineering units Bits 10 12 are binary 010 or 2 indicating two decimal places in the returned value Bit 13 is 0 indicating the decimal place of the returned value should be shifted left So the value 5 123 should be read as 51 23 engineering units as specified in the Milltronics host instrument Input Words 1 to 6 Returned Values These words contain the parameter value from the Milltronics host instrument as determined by the values written to the corresponding discrete output words 1 6 Returned values conform to the data types available see page 40 otherwise refer to Troubleshooting Input Word 7 Measurement Point Status Bits 00 to 09 Point ID Point status can indicate either alarm state or point on priority state This is determined by bit 10 When bit 10 0 then bits 00 09 read alarm state When bit 10 1 then bits 00 09 read point on priority state Example 1 reading alarm states bit 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 point 7 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 value 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 measurement points 3 and 1 are identified as being in alarm state PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Page 35 bus o gt EI 2 2 E ri a lt x Example 2 reading point on priority states bit 10 09 08 07 06 05
48. software j e ed 2 o gt fo Et 3 Specifically 1 I connected the Milltronics host instrument to my remote VO link All communications have stopped and I have rack fault bits set on all remote racks in the scan list e Make sure the Milltronics host instrument is connected and terminated correctly and in agreement with all Allen Bradley remote I O wiring practices please contact your Allen Bradley representative for the latest guidelines e Make sure the termination resistor switch on the SmartLinx module is set correctly Improper termination can interfere with proper remote I O operation 2 I connected the Milltronics host instrument to my remote I O link Communication with certain racks has stopped and I have rack fault bits set on those remote racks e Make sure the Milltronics host instrument is connected and terminated correctly and in agreement with all Allen Bradley remote I O wiring practices please contact your Allen Bradley representative for the latest guidelines e Make sure the termination resistor switch on the SmartLinx module is set correctly Improper termination can interfere with proper remote I O operation e Check that those remote I O host instruments have different rack numbers and starting groups from the Milltronics host instrument PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote I O Page 49 3 My PLC indicates a rack fault where the Milltronics host instrument is addressed on the rem
49. values are continuously updated Continue reading from these words until values for another parameter are required At that time go back to step 1 Parameter Indexing with MPA Primary Index The primary index is implicit in the memory address read MPA values are returned through words 21 to 30 of the read block Secondary Index The secondary index is nearly always left at zero See the manual for the Milltronics SmartLinx instrument for information on parameters including which require a secondary index PL 533 SmartLinx A B Remote VO Page 21 gt Ke Ei El o lt 1 bus o gt 2 2 E ri a lt x Single Parameter Access SPA Note SPA is used on both Level and Mass Dynamics products This is a hand shaking method where the user tells the Parameter number Primary Index Secondary Index decimal place format read write flag value then the SmartLinx module either reads or writes the value With this method any value in the Milltronics product can be read or written Using Single Parameter Access SPA Words 5 to 12 are used for SPA allowing continuous monitoring or demand programming of a parameter for a given indexed measurement point individually selected for each point Reading a Parameter 1 Set the Read Write flag in the output table Write Block to 0 read 2 Write the Parameter Number Primary Index Secondary Index Decimal Place and Format in th
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