QTS-CLX-PVX User Manual - Quest Technical Solutions
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1. Software Installation Connecting the module disrupts bus traffic Connect the module at a time when it is safe to do so Connect the QTS CLX PVX like any other device on the Control I O bus The bus cable is 75 ohm RG 6 for example Belden 9290 Terminate both ends of the primary and secondary I O bus using 75 ohm resistors attached to the physical ends of the bus There should be two and only two terminators on each bus Refer to the following Emerson documents for details on cabling e section 3 8 of Installing and Maintaining the SRx Controller Family PN8 0 CL6640 e Installing Control I O Subsystem PN2 1 CP6701 e Signal Wiring and Highway System Guidelines PN1 004 You must uninstall any previous version of the software before you can install a new version Use the Windows Control Panel Add and Remove Programs to remove the old version Insert the CD supplied and run the program QtsPvx msi on the CD to install the Windows software September 2009 Page 8 QTS CLX PVX Summary of Operations The following is a short summary of the steps typically followed Refer to the appropriate manual section for details Step Operation See page 1 Install the QTS CLX PVX module in the 4 ControlLogix chassis 2 Set the module mode to monitor the default 16 Connect the module to the Control I O bus 7 4 Autoconfigure the module from the PROVOX 17 Control I O bus 5 Configure2. e CD containing software and documentation September 2009 Page 4 QTS CLX PVX Installation Prevent Electrostatic Discharge The module is sensitive to electrostatic discharge ATTENTION Electrostatic discharge can damage integrated circuits or semiconductors if you touch backplane connector pins Follow these guidelines when you handle the module e Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential WARNING e Wear an approved wrist strap grounding device e Do not touch the backplane connector or connector pins e Do not touch circuit components inside the module e If available use a static safe work station e When the module is not in use keep it in its static shield packaging Prepare the Chassis for Module Installation Before you install the ControlLogix module you must install and connect a ControlLogix chassis and power supply To install these products refer to the installation instructions you received with them Determine Module Slot Location This example shows chassis slot numbering in a 4 slot chassis Slot 0 is the first slot and is always located to the right of the power supply You can use any size ControlLogix chassis and install the module in any slot Slot 0 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 3 Power Supply TA FS Chassis Figure 1 Chassis Slots September 2009 QTS CLX PVX Page 5
3. P X SetMode x Bad Device State x Set Mode Initialize Msg Failure General Status 10 PLC must be in Program mode The QTS CLX PVX displays the module and firmware and version on the 4 character display Configuring from a PROVOX Control I O Bus The QTS CLX PVX must be configured by capturing configuration information sent by a PROVOX master to a running PROVOX system Connecting the module to the Control I O disrupts bus traffic WARNING o Connect the module only at a time when it is safe to do so September 2009 Page 18 QTS CLX PVX Use the following steps to configure the QTS CLX PVX 1 Connect the module in monitor mode to a running PROVOX bus 2 Use the Actions Start Auto Configuration menu command or use Auto Configuration toolbar command to start an auto configuration cycle WARNING Resetting the PROVOX controller disrupts the running system Reset the controller only at a time when it is safe to do so 3 Reset the PROVOX master The QTS CLX PVX captures the configuration data the master sends out and passes it to the configuration program which analyzes it and builds the tree 14 monitor pfg ClxPvxCfg File Actions wiew Help AII a QtsPyx Mon Auto_Scan Configuration Signature fe0e68b69 q ff Card File 1 BB Card 1 AIO 08 AI 08 AO Channels Clx Addr I Data 2 gt 9 and S Data 12 gt 19 E Card 2 AIO 08 AI 08 AO Channels Cix Addr I Data 10 gt 17 and 5 Data 20 gt 27
4. The bit is set if there s at least one card in the file with a problem on that bus The bits are 0 for unconfigured card files You can use the file error tables to determine if a particular piece of data is valid September 2009 Page 28 QTS CLX PVX If there s a problem with the connection to the QTS CLX PVX module the ControlLogix processor sees all bits in this table as set to 1 Integrity Bits In master mode PROVOX integrity bits for each configured card are mapped to ControlLogix status inputs Use the aliases created by ClxPvxCfg to access the integrity bits Channel Status Bits In master mode PROVOX channel status bits for each channel are mapped to ControlLogix status inputs Use the aliases created by ClxPvxCfg to access the channel status bits Diagnostic Counters In both monitor and master mode the module maintains diagnostic counters that can be used to diagnose bus problems Use the aliases generated by the configuration program to access the diagnostic counters The counters are slightly different for monitor and master modes Monitor Diagnostic Counters Name Description StatPrimRxGood Number of good packets received on primary channel StatPrimAbortErr Number of abort packets on primary channel StatPrimNoiseErr Number of error packets caused by noise on primary channel StatPrimFrameErr Number of packet frame errors on primary channel StatPrimCrcErr Number of packets w
5. You can use multiple modules in the same chassis Insert the Module in the Chassis The ControlLogix module is designed to be installed or removed while chassis power is applied ATTENTION When you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on an electrical arc can occur This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations Be sure that power is WARNING removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding Repeated electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on both the module and its mating connector Worn contacts may create electrical resistance that can affect module operation September 2009 Page 6 QTS CLX PVX Replacing a Module Align the circuit board with top and bottom quides in the chassis Circuit board Slide the module into the chassis Make sure the module properly connects to the chassis backplane The module is fully installed when itis flush with the power supply or other installed modules Figure 2 Inserting the Module If you are replacing an existing module with an identical one and you want to resume identical system operation you must install the new module in the same slot run the configuration program and download the appropriate configuration to the module check that it has the correct firmware scanner or monitor version ensure that the data has been synchronized September 2009 QTS CLX PVX Page 7 Cabling and Termination WARNING
6. controller you are monitoring for example SRx101 Setting the Module Mode To switch between modes or to update module firmware select Actions Change Module Mode Changing the module mode downloads firmware to the card If the RSLinx path has not been set select the module in the tree The Set QTS CLX PVX Mode dialog appears Set OTS CLX PVX Mode ClxPyxMon CIP vM as Done Cancel It shows the current mode and lets you select the firmware to download September 2009 QTS CLX PVX Page 17 If you change the mode monitor to master or master to monitor any configuration on the module is cleared If the firmware you download is the same as the firmware already on the module for example if you are updating firmware the configuration is unaffected IMPORTANT Click Apply to download the firmware When the firmware download is successful the module displays the following message and shows the version of firmware downloaded QTS CLX P X SetMode Completed Successfully CLX PVX MAS 1 1 1 Click OK to clear the message then click Done If you change the module mode from master to monitor or from monitor to master e the configuration in the configuration program is converted to the new mode e data mappings change The ControlLogix controller with the connection to the module must be in program mode when you change mode If the processor is in run mode the following message appears QTS CLX
7. on the PROVOX Control I O bus The QTS CLX PVX sends PROVOX input data to input data in the ControlLogix The QTS CLX PVX e supports I O bus redundancy e supports 20 series Control I O files 1 16 e supports up to 64 I O cards For larger systems split the bus and use two QTS CLX PVX modules Page 2 QTS CLX PVX Part Number e supports 10 series I O with serial buffer card e does not support EIC or IDI e does not support Control I O card redundancy The QTS CLX PVX communicates with the ControlLogix processor using scheduled connections You configure the module as a Generic Module in RSLogix 5000 with e 250 16 bit words of scheduled input data e 248 16 bit words of scheduled output data e 250 16 bit words of status input data The Windows configuration program supplied with the module maps Control I O bus data to the scheduled data It also e uploads and downloads configuration data e downloads firmware to the module e saves and opens configuration files e exports aliases for use in your RSLogix 5000 application Firmware Update The module firmware can be updated using the Windows utility supplied see page 35 The part number of the module is QTS CLX PVX September 2009 Module Features Power Requirements Other Requirements Package Contents QTS CLX PVX Page 3 The following figure shows the features of the module The module has e A label that identifies the mod
8. real numbers are available from the downloads area of the Rockwell Automation support website http samplecode rockwellautomation com In the Sample Code Library search for AOI for QTS CLX PVX PROVOX Module REV Converting PROVOX Percent Format to ControlLogix Real For positive values high bit of upper byte clear add the whole number part upper byte to the fraction lower byte divided by 256 For negative values high bit of upper byte set subtract 256 from the whole number part and add the fractional part Example 1 To convert 1940 hex first note that the number is positive high bit clear Convert the whole number part 19 hex to 25 decimal The fractional part is 40 hex 64 decimal Convert it to a fraction 64 256 25 and add the whole number part to get 25 25 Example 2 To convert E780 hex first note that the number is negative high bit set Subtract 256 from the whole number part E7 hex decimal 231 to get 25 The fractional part is 80 hex 128 decimal Convert it to a fraction 128 256 5 Add the parts to get 25 5 24 5 Converting ControlLogix Real to PROVOX Percent Format For positive values 1 Convert the whole number part and store it in the upper byte 2 Multiply the fractional part by 256 and store it in the lower byte For negative values September 2009 Diagnostic Data TIP QTS CLX PVX Page 27 1 First add 256 to the whole part If the fractional par
9. than using absolute addresses If the mapping of the I O data changes simply reimport the new aliases and the program will point to the new data locations To export aliases select Files Export Tags Export Tags RSLinx Path Specifier Local 0 FileName I Create Temp Array Alias Tags Select File Name Cancel Enter the RSLinx Path Specifier to set the location of the module In the example shown the module is in slot 0 of the Local chassis To determine the RSLinx Path Specifier look at the raw tags for the module in RSLogix 5000 September 2009 QTS CLX PVX Page 23 Controller Tags testmemaster controller Scope fi testmemaster Show Show All Local 3 C Local3 E H Local 3 S WARNING TIP The RSLinx Path Specifier includes everything up to but not including the colon before I O C or S In the example shown it is Local 3 Use the Select File Name button to enter the file location If you are using monitor mode to develop your application check the Create Temp Array Alias Tags checkbox You should also create an array of 250 INTs with name TempPvxOutputArray in the ControlLogix Click OK to create the alias file If you change the I O or ControlLogix configuration re import aliases so that the ControlLogix processor uses the correct addresses and clear the ControlLogix output table so that values don t get written to incorrect addresses
10. update in the ControlLogix while the connection is closed and outputs do not update In monitor mode the module does not wait for ControlLogix connections It is important to remember always that the PROVOX Control I O bus updates data only when the data changes Any changes that occur when the module is not connected to the bus will not be captured Use the aliases created by ClxPvxCfg to access discrete data to ensure that you are using the correct address and bit Analog values on the Control I O bus are expressed in PROVOX Percent Format The number is shown in the PROVOX controller as a percent with 3 decimal places The range is 13 969 to 113 970 Each 16 bit word consists of upper byte signed byte represents the whole number part of the percentage lower byte unsigned byte represents the fractional part as a fraction of 256 Some examples Number percent High byte hex Low byte hex Number hex 13 97 F2 08 F208 1 75 FE 40 FE40 0 00 00 00 0000 1 75 01 CO 01C0 25 19 00 1900 25 25 19 40 1940 September 2009 Page 26 QTS CLX PVX Number percent High byte hex Low byte hex Number hex 50 32 00 3200 75 4B 00 4B00 100 64 00 6400 113 97 71 F8 71F8 Modules like thermocouples linearize the inputs to percent of range 1 to 5V Add on instructions for RSLogix 5000 to convert between PROVOX percent and ControlLogix
11. 2009 Page 12 QTS CLX PVX 8 Set the Connection Parameters as shown above Click OK 9 Next set the RPI Ml Module Properties Local 2 1756 MODULE 1 1 General Connection Module Info Backplane Requested Packet Interval RPI 50 4 ms 0 2 750 0 ms Inhibit Module F Major Fault On Controller If Connection Fails While in Run Mode Module Fault Status Offline Cancel Help 10 Click OK to accept the module Selecting an RPI The module supports RPIs from 0 2 to 750 0 ms The default RPI is 5 ms Select an RPI appropriate to the I O bus scan time and to your process It makes no sense to use an RPI that is much faster than the bus or process update time Typical RPIs are from 100 to 150 ms Remote Connections If you are using the QTS CLX PVX in a remote chassis for example a chassis connected to the controlling ControlLogix processor over Ethernet or ControlNet it may be necessary to increase the RPI as the intermediate network may not have sufficient bandwidth to support faster updates small RPIs I O Data Mapping The configuration program see page 15 maps the I O data to ControlLogix tags The configuration program creates aliases to I O data that you can import into RSLogix 5000 to access I O data The alias names address data by file card and channel September 2009 QTS CLX PVX Page 13 Use these aliases to access data in any applications you develop If the mapping changes you
12. CCESSING I O DATA Required Connections Data Updates Discrete Data Analog Data Format Diagnostic Data USING MONITOR MODE FOR MIGRATION TROUBLESHOOTING ControlLogix Module LEDs NET LED Control I O Bus Status CLX LED ControlBus Status OK LED Module Health All LEDs Red QTS CLX PVX Module 4 Character Display RSLogix 5000 The Debug Log Fatal Errors UPDATING THE FIRMWARE QTS CLX PVX Page iii 17 20 20 20 21 21 22 22 22 25 25 25 25 25 27 31 33 34 34 35 September 2009 Page iv QTS CLX PVX Obtaining the Latest Software APPENDIX CLXPVXCFG APPENDIX CONFIGURATION FILE FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS QTS CLX PVX ControlLogix Module SUPPORT 35 36 38 41 41 42 September 2009 QTS CLX PVX Module Overview Sf Universal Comm The QTS CLX PVX connects a ControlLogix controller to a PROVOX Control I O bus The QTS CLX PVX is intended to be used to migrate PROVOX systems to ControlLogix controllers You can retain the PROVOX I O as the first step in the migration The module can act as a monitor or as a master on the Control I O bus You select the mode by downloading different firmware to the module In monitor mode the QTS CLX PVX sends PROVOX I O input and output data to input and status input data in the ControlLogix It cannot transmit on the bus In master mode the ControlLogix sends output data to the QTS CLX PVX which then transmits it as output data
13. E Card 3 AIO 16 AI 00 AO Channels Cix Addr I Data 18 gt 33 E Card 4 AIO 16 AI 00 AO Channels Clx Addr I Data 34 gt 49 E Card5 AIO 16 AI 00 AO Channels Cix Addr I Data 50 gt 65 E Card AIO 16 AI 00 AO Channels Cix Addr I Data 66 gt 81 E Card AIO 00 AI 08 AO Channels Clx Addr S Data 28 gt 35 E Cards AIO 00 AI 08 40 Channels Clx Addr 5 Data 36 gt 43 E Card 9 AIO 00 AI 08 AO Channels Clx Addr S Data 44 gt 51 E Card 10 AIO 00 AI 08 40 Channels Clx Addr 5 Data 52 gt 59 E Card 11 AIO 00 AI 08 40 Channels Clx Addr 5 Data 60 gt 67 E Card 12 AIO 00 AI 08 AO Channels Clx Addr 5 Data 68 gt 75 E Card 13 AIO 00 AI 08 AO Channels Clx Addr 5 Data 76 gt 83 E Card 14 AIO 00 AI 08 40 Channels Clx Addr 5 Data 84 gt 91 ff Card File 3 Card 1 DIO 08 DI 08 DO Clx Addr I Data 82 and 5 Data 92 ETS Card NIM NANT NA NN Alv Addr T Natal R31 and S NakalQ31 For Help press F1 RsLinx Path Not Set Download the captured configuration to the QTS CLX PVX Export aliases from the configuration tool to a file nM e Import those aliases into RSLogix 5000 7 Use the aliases to monitor data on the PROVOX bus If the module does not capture the configuration within a timeout period approximately 60 seconds it displays this message September 2009 WARNING QTS CLX PVX Page 19 P X Monitor AutoScan x X Timeout Waiting for Auto Scan N
14. Importing Aliases in RSLogix 5000 To import the alias file into RSLogix 5000 you must be offline Select Tools Import and import the alias file If you have changed mode on the QTS CLX PVX delete any aliases you previously imported into RSLogix 5000 before you import the new aliases Alias Format ClxPvxCfg builds each alias name from the Module name and address information supplied by the configuration program The ControlLogix data address is built from the RSLinx Path Specifier you enter and the data mappings created by the configuration program For example ALIAS D3R_Mas_Al_F01C01C01 D3R_Mas_Al_F01C01C01 Local 0 1 D ata 2 In this example the module is in slot 0 The alias is for an analog input at PROVOX address File 1 card 1 channel 1 which is mapped to September 2009 Page 24 QTS CLX PVX ControlLogix address input data at offset 2 The module name is D3R_Mas To build the alias name ClxPvxCfg appends an underscore and F01C01C01 to the module name The module is in slot 0 of the local chassis so the alias data address is Local 0 I Data 2 September 2009 QTS CLX PVX Page 25 Accessing I O Data Required Connections Data Updates Discrete Data Analog Data Format In master mode the QTS CLX PVX does not begin scanning the I O bus until all ControlLogix connections to the module are present If the connection is later closed the QTS CLX PVX continues scanning the bus Inputs do not
15. QTS CLX PVX PROVOX Module User Manual ars Universal Comm Quest Technical Solutions 4110 Mourning Dove Court Melbourne FL 32934 321 757 8483 www qtsusa com Page ii QTS CLX PVX WARNING IMPORTANT TIP Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication those responsible for the application and use of these products must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been taken to assure that each application and use meets all performance and safety requirements including any applicable laws regulations codes and standards In no event will Quest Technical Solutions be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damage resulting from the use or application of these products Any illustrations charts sample programs and layout examples shown in this publication are intended solely for purposes of example Since there are many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation Quest Technical Solutions does not assume responsibility or liability to include intellectual property liability for actual use based upon the examples shown in this publication Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death property damage or economic loss These warnings help to e identify a hazard e avoid the hazard recognize the c
16. d the 4 character display shows something like M 66 this indicates that a fatal error has occurred Refer to page 34 for information on clearing fatal errors If a fatal error occurs clear the fatal error save the file and contact QTS Technical Support QTS CLX PVX Module 4 Character Display RSLogix 5000 The 4 character display shows the firmware in the module either CLX PV X MON or CLX PVX MAS followed by the firmware version number and the Module Name you entered in the module configuration see page 15 If there is no configuration in the module the display shows lt NoConfig gt instead of the module name If there is a problem with the connection to the module it is shown with a yellow triangle in the I O Configuration tree S 40 1 0 Configuration 1756 Backplane 1756 410 fa 0 1756 L62 testmemaster fi 3 1756 MODULE PY Xmaster The Connection Tab for the QTS CLX PVX module displays an error message if there is a problem with the connection to the module September 2009 Page 34 QTS CLX PVX Mi Module Properties Local 3 1756 MODULE 1 1 General Connection Module Info Backplane Requested Packet Interval RPI s0 ms 0 2 750 0 ms P Inhibit Module I Major Fault On Controller If Connection Fails While in Run Mode Module Fault Code 16 000c Service Request Error Invalid mode or state for service request A Cancel Apply Help If the module has no PROVOX configuration it r
17. e QTS CLX PVX Adding the Module To add the module to the I O configuration in RSLogix 5000 you must be offline 1 Ifyou are creating a new project select File New to create a new project give the processor a name and enter the slot it occupies in the ControlLogix rack 2 Right click on the I O configuration Folder or on the bridge module in the desired remote chassis in the I O Configuration Folder and select New Module 3 Expand the Other tab select a module of Type 1756 MODULE Generic 1756 Module and click OK September 2009 Mi Select Module Module QTS CLX PVX Page 11 Vendor Analog l Communications Controllers Digital Drives Motion Other 1756 MODULE Specialty By Categor By Vendor New Module 1756 MODULE Generic 1756 Module Local Type Parent Name CLXPVX Description Comm Format Data INT With Status 7 Slot 2 V Open Module Properties Generic 1756 Module Allen Bradley Find Add Favorite Favorites M Connection Parameters Assembly A Instance Size fi 250 16 b Output f 248 retin Configuration a p 8 bit Status Input Boo 250 H 16 bit Status Output aa Cancel Help Input 5 Assign the module a Name and optionally a Description Set the Comm Format to Data INT With Status 7 Set the Slot to match the slot number of the QTS CLX PVX module in the chassis September
18. e QTX CLX PVX module e Export aliases for I O data for import into RSLogix 5000 for both master and monitor modes e Update the module firmware ClxPvxCfg is an offline configuration tool any changes must be downloaded to the QTS CLX PVX module Setting the Module Name To set the module name right click on the QTS CLX PVX at the root of the tree and select Edit Module Properties i Untitled CoP vxCfg File Actions View Help AU a a QtsP x Mon 6 Config Auto allocate ControlLogix Addressing Change Module Mode Edit the QTS CLX P X Module s options RsLinx Path Not Set September 2009 Page 16 QTS CLX PVX The OTS CLX PVX Module Properties dialog appears QTS CLX PVX Module Properties Module Name Cancel Enter the Module Name It can be up to 15 characters long It should follow the rules for naming ControlLogix aliases it should contain only alphanumeric characters and the underscore Click OK to accept the name The name is displayed on the 4 character display and is used by ClxPvxCfg to build aliases for ControlLogix data The default name assigned when you perform an autoconfiguration is Auto_Scan The name should be unique so that if you have more than one QTS CLX PVX module the alias names associated with each module are unique Use the same name that you assign the module in RSLogix 5000 to make Tie it easy to associate aliases with the module You can use the name of the
19. ea 0 no data mapped 1 input I Data 2 status S Data 3 output O Data If you edit the configuration file manually set the entries for the copy tables to 0 and let the configuration tool assign ControlLogix addresses September 2009 QTS CLX PVX Page 41 Specifications QTS CLX PVX ControlLogix Module Parameter Specification Module Location ControlLogix chassis Function ControlLogix module for PROVOX Control I O bus Maximum Backplane 675 mA 24VDC and 5 mA 5 1VDC Current Load from I O chassis backplane Power dissipation 20W maximum Environmental Conditions Operational 0 60 32 140F Temperature Storage Temperature 40 to 85 40 to 185F Relative Humidity 5 95 without condensation September 2009 Page 42 QTS CLX PVX Support Technical support is available from Quest Technical Solutions Quest Technical Solutions 4110 Mourning Dove Court Melbourne FL 32934 321 757 8483 website qtsusa com email support qtsusa com If you need to make a return contact QTS to obtain a return authorization number September 2009
20. efuses connection requests from the ControlLogix processor and returns an error Status Faulted The Debug Log The firmware on the module maintains a log of informational and diagnostic messages that can be useful in determining the cause of configuration and I O bus problems To view the log run the program LogMon from the Start Menu Fatal Errors Fatal errors occur when the firmware on the module encounters an unexpected condition The module stops running turns all three LEDs red and displays the fatal error number on the 4 character display The module also records its state at the time the fatal error occurred in a log To clear the fatal error and capture the fatal error log 1 Cycle power on the module The 4 character display should show FatalErrorCapture required 2 Run the utility FatalCapt exe from the subdirectory Tools where you installed the configuration tool ususally Program Files QtsPvx 3 Store the fatal error log to a file This also clears the fatal error on the module Contact QTS technical support Provide them with the fatal error log which will help diagnose the cause of the problem September 2009 QTS CLX PVX Page 35 Updating the Firmware The module firmware is updated using the configuration program Select Actions Set Module Mode To update the firmware set the mode to match the firmware already loaded in the module Set Module Mode uses the firmware files qtf in the sa
21. el starting at channel 1 Possible channel types are Channel Type Value Hex Value Decimal DO_MOMENTARY_TYPE_CODE 04 4 DO_LATCHING_TYPE_CODE 06 6 DI_CHANNEL_TYPE_CODE 05 5 PCI CHANNEL_TYPE_CODE 16 22 TPO_CONTINUOUS_TYPE_CODE 12 18 TPO_ONESHOT_TYPE_CODE 13 19 AI_CHANNEL_ISO_1TO5 Ob 13 AI_CHANNEL_ISO_OTO10 Oc 12 AI_CHANNEL_SINGLE_ENDED Oe 14 AICHANNEL_LOW_VOLTAGE 10 16 AICHANNEL_TYPEJ_LOW 22 34 AI_CHANNEL_TYPEJ_HIGH 23 35 AICHANNEL_TYPEK_HIGH 24 36 AICHANNEL_TYPEK_LOW 25 37 AICHANNEL_TYPE_T 26 38 AI_CHANNEL_TYPE_E 27 39 AICHANNEL_TYPE_R 28 40 September 2009 Page 40 QTS CLX PVX Channel Type Value Hex Value Decimal AICHANNEL_LOW_SP1 29 41 AICHANNEL_LOW_SP2 2a 42 AI_CHANNEL_TYPE_B 2e 46 AI_CHANNEL_TYPE_S 2f 47 AI_CHANNEL_RTD_270_140 36 54 AI_CHANNEL_RTD_148_212 37 55 AI_CHANNEL_RTD_100_600 38 56 AI_CHANNEL_RTD_32_392 39 57 AICHANNEL_RTD_32_1112 3a 58 AI_CHANNEL_RTD_100_500 3b 59 AICHANNEL_RTD_32_300 3c 60 AICHANNEL_RTD_SPEC 3d 61 AO_CHANNEL_TYPE_CODE 02 2 ChanParam is an array of 16 bytes containing any channel parameters Input Copy Table and Output Copy Table define where the input and output data for the card are copied to or from in the ControlLogix The layout is CLX area CLX Offset byte offset Length bytes Area ControlLogix data ar
22. ith CRC errors on primary channel StatPrimPacketLenErr Number of short packets received on primary channel StatSecRxGood Number of good packets received on secondary channel StatSecAbortErr Number of abort packets on secondary channel StatSecNoiseErr Number of error packets caused by noise on secondary channel StatSecFrameErr Number of packet frame errors on September 2009 QTS CLX PVX Page 29 Name Description secondary channel StatSecCrcErr Number of packets with CRC errors on secondary channel StatSecPacketLenErr Number of short packets received on secondary channel September 2009 Page 30 QTS CLX PVX Master Diagnostic Counters Name Description StatPrimTxGood Number of good packets sent on primary channel StatPrimRxGood Number of good packets received on primary channel StatPrimA bortErr Number of abort packets on primary channel StatPrimNoiseErr Number of error packets caused by noise on primary channel StatPrimFrameErr Number of packet frame errors on primary channel StatPrimCrcErr Number of packets with CRC errors on primary channel StatPrimPacketLenErr Number of short packets received on primary channel StatPrimRxTimeOut Number of packet timeout errors on primary channel StatSecTxGood Number of good packets sent on secondary channel StatSecRxGood N
23. me directory as ClxPvxCfg exe The configuration program displays the version after the firmware has been downloaded The module displays the firmware and version currently loaded on the 4 character display Obtaining the Latest Software Version numbers and software for the most recent release are available from the QTS website www gtsusa com September 2009 Page 36 QTS CLX PVX Appendix ClxPvxCfg ClxPvxCfg is the configuration program for the QTS CLX PVX module It is an offline configuration program you must upload or download configuration data Summary of Operations Menu Item Description File Menu New File Close the configuration in ClxPvxCfg and open a new file Open File Open a configuration file from disk Save File Save a configuration file to disk Save File As Save a configuration file to disk under a new name Export Alias File Export a file that contains aliases for import into RSLogix 5000 Recent File list Open a file that has been previously opened Exit Exit ClxPvxCfg Actions Menu Upload Config Upload a configuration from the QTS CLX PVX to ClxPvxCfg Download Config Download a configuration from ClxPvxCfg to the QTS CLX PVX module Start Auto Configuration Monitor mode only Capture a configuration from a Control I O Bus Auto Allocate CLX Addressing Assign ControlLogix data addresses Change Module Mode Downl
24. ntrol application state of outputs and timing disconnect the PROVOX controller and switch the QTS CLX PVX module to master mode Export aliases from ClxPvxCfg in master mode and import them into RSLogix 5000 The names for the output aliases will be the same as those that pointed to the temporary array but now they will point to the corresponding PROVOX outputs Your new ControlLogix application will write to the real outputs instead of the temporary array Since you developed your application using these aliases no further changes will be necessary You will start up with a ControlLogix application that has been tested and proved to duplicate the behaviour of the previous PROVOX control application Example This is the alias ClxPvxCfg generated in monitor mode for a PROVOX monitored output ALIAS SRx101_AO_F01C01C01 SRx101_AO_F01C01C01 TempPvxOu toputArray 0 and this is the alias it generated for the same output in master mode ALIAS SRx101_AO_F01C01C01 SRx101_AO_F01C01C01 Local 3 0 D ata 0 The alias names are the same but in the first case the program would write to the temporary array in the second it would write to a ControlLogix output September 2009 Page 32 QTS CLX PVX Troubleshooting ControlLogix Module LEDs The module has three status LEDs to indicate the state of internal operations The LEDs are labeled NET CLX and OK NET LED Control I O Bus Status The NET LED shows the s
25. ntroller s configuration is not responding on the bus A monitor only file can be used with the QTS CLX PVX in monitor mode but cannot be converted for use in master mode September 2009 Page 20 QTS CLX PVX Mapping the I O Data WARNING What gets mapped When you autoconfigure the monitor from the PROVOX bus the configuration tool automatically maps the I O data to locations in the ControlLogix scheduled input and status input data When you change the module to master mode the configuration tool remaps the data to ControlLogix scheduled input and output data If you delete any cards from the configuration all mappings are cleared Unassigned I O addresses are shown as Undefined in the tree To remap the data select Actions Auto allocate Logix Addressing Whenever the data mapping changes make sure you export a new alias file and re import it into RSLogix 5000 so that you are using the correct addresses for data Failure to do so will result in writing incorrect data and may result in injury or death If the QTS CLX PVX is in master mode and data mappings change make sure you clear the output data table for the module in the ControlLogix processor before you connect the QTS CLX PV X to the Control I O bus Master Mode PROVOx inputs AI DI are mapped to ControlLogix inputs path D PROVOX outputs AO DO are mapped to ControlLogix outputs path O Diagnostics are mapped to ControlLogix inputs and status inpu
26. oad firmware to the QTS CLX PVX module to switch between monitor master modes or to update firmware If there is a configuration in ClxPvxCfg and you change modes the configuration is also converted Set RSLinx Path Set or change the path to a QTS CLX PVX module View Menu Toolbar Display hide the toolbar Status Bar Display hide the status bar Help Menu Help Topics Display the help main window About ClxPvxCfg Display about box shows version September 2009 QTS CLX PVX Page 37 Menu Item Description Right Click on Module Edit Module Properties Change module name Auto allocate CLX Addressing see above Change Module Mode see above Right click on card Delete Card Delete a card from the configuration Also clears all ControlLogix addresses View Card Properties Display cofiguration data for a card September 2009 Page 38 QTS CLX PVX Appendix Configuration File Format Configuration files for the QTS CLX PVX are text files The following information is provided for reference only The manual editing of configuration files should be done with the direction of QTS customer support personnel The first line of the configuration file consists of umber of Cards 39 Name D3R_Mas Mode 54cd3514 Options 01010101 Cfg Id 43960cce Number of cards the number of configured card to follow Name the module name Mode hexadecimal value that indicates whether this is a master or moni
27. onsequences Identifies information that is especially important for successful application and understanding of the product Identifies information that explains the best way to use the QTS CLX PVX Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Windows Windows 95 Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP and Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation ControlLogix RSLinx and RSLogix 5000 are trademarks of the Allen Bradley Company Inc PROVOX is a registered trademark of FisherControls International LLC a subsidiary of Emerson Electric September 2009 QTS CLX PVX MODULE OVERVIEW Part Number Module Features Power Requirements Other Requirements Package Contents INSTALLATION Prevent Electrostatic Discharge Prepare the Chassis for Module Installation Determine Module Slot Location Insert the Module in the Chassis Replacing a Module Cabling and Termination Software Installation SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS CONFIGURING THE MODULE IN RSLOGIX 5000 Module Configuration Adding the Module I O Data Mapping RSLINX CONFIGURING THE I O ClxPvxCfg Software Setting the Module Name Setting the Module Mode 10 10 12 Configuring from a PROVOX Control I O Bus Mapping the I O Data What gets mapped Uploading and Downloading Configurations Saving a Configuration File Opening a Configuration File Clearing the Configuration The Configuration Signature Aliases A
28. ote If the ControlLogix processor previously had a connection open to the QTS CLX PVX module when the autoconfiguration timed out that connection remains open even though there is now no configuration on the module However if the module has no configuration itwill not accept new connections If the configuration in the PROVOX controller changes you must repeat this procedure to capture the new configuration Failure to do so results in the monitored values being incorrect Card and Data Limits The QTS CLX PVX supports a maximum of 64 cards in monitor or master mode If there are more than 64 cards in the captured configuration ClxPvxCfg displays a message You will have to delete some cards from the configuration Right click on the card and select Delete Note You cannot delete a 10 Series Communication Card It disappears automatically when you delete all the other cards in the file In addition there are limits on the amount of available ControlLogix data space Depending on the type of cards you may exceed one of these limits without exceeding the maximum of 64 cards In monitor mode you will have to remove some cards from the configuration or use two QTS CLX PVX modules as monitors In master mode you can split the bus and use a QTS CLX PVX master on each bus Monitor Only Files A monitor only file is created under two circumstances e the captured configuration contains an unsupported card type e a card in the PROVOX co
29. processor with the connection to the QTS CLX PVX is in run mode when you download the following message is displayed ClxPy xCfg x amp The ControlLogix PLC must be in program mode for this operation In master mode to do the equivalent of a PROVOX reset download the Lis configuration to the module Saving a Configuration File To save a configuration to disk select File Save or File Save As Opening a Configuration File To open a configuration file select File Open September 2009 Page 22 QTS CLX PVX This does not change the configuration in the module the configuration in the module changes only when you download Clearing the Configuration To clear the configuration in the program select File New This does not change the configuration in the module the configuration in the module changes only when you download The Configuration Signature The configuration signature is displayed at the root of the tree It can be used to determine if there are differences between a configuration file and the configuration in the module Open the configuration file and note the configuration signature Now upload the configuration from the module and compare the configuration signatures If they are the same the configurations are identical Aliases The configuration tool creates aliases for I O data that can be exported and imported into RSLogix 5000 You should write programs in terms of these aliases rather
30. puts only when they change configuring the QTS CLX PVX module requires that you reset the PROVOX controller This can cause major disruptions to the running system Reset the controller only when you know it is safe to do so A reset can last up to 3 minutes if you switch from a real PROVOX scanner to a QTS CLX PVX scanner you should download the configuration to the QTS CLX PVX This forces a reset on the Control I O bus A reset is necessary because the two scanners implement the bus token passing slightly differently A reset ensures that all files and cards update September 2009 Page 10 QTS CLX PVX Configuring the Module in RSLogix 5000 You configure the module in RSLogix 5000 to set how much scheduled data to transfer and how often to transfer it The terms input and output are relative to the ControlLogix In master mode the ControlLogix sends output data to the QTS CLX PVX which then transmits it as output data on the PROVOX Control I O bus The QTS CLX PVX sends PROVOX input data to input data in the ControlLogix In monitor mode the QTS CLX PVX sends PROVOX I O input and output data to input and status input data in the ControlLogix It cannot transmit on the bus You should always access data using the aliases generated by the configuration program Module Configuration Configure the module as a Generic module in RSLogix 5000 The same ControlLogix configuration is used for master and monitor modes of th
31. simply re import aliases and the application accesses the correct I O location The configuration program also creates aliases to diagnostic data which is not easily accessible other than by using the aliases September 2009 Page 14 QTS CLX PVX RSLinx When you right click on the module in RSLinx and select Properties RSLinx displays the following Parameter Value Device Name CLX PVX MON Monitor CLX PVX MAS Master Vendor 832 Quest Technical Solutions Product Type 12 Product Code 1052 Monitor 1051 Master Revision depends on firmware Serial Number depends on module RSLinx Properties To use the Windows utility programs you must have RSLinx software version 2 54 or later with an activation Use RSLinx Gateway or RSLinx Professional software Do not use RSLinx Lite The installation CD contains EDS files for the QTS CLX PVX in monitor and master modes September 2009 QTS CLX PVX Page 15 Configuring the I O ClxPvxCfg Software The QTS CLX PVX module is supplied with a Windows configuration tool ClxPvxCfg exe Use this configuration tool to e Switch between monitor and master mode e Autoconfigure the monitor from an attached Control I O bus e Convert the configuration for master mode e Map I O data to ControlLogix scheduled connections e Save and load configuration files e Download and upload configurations e Set the RSLinx path to th
32. t is non zero in practice greater than 039 subtract 1 from the result Store the result in the upper byte 2 Subtract the fractional part from 1 and multiply the result by 256 Store the result in the lower byte Example 1 To convert 74 5 first convert 74 to hexadecimal 4A and store it in the upper byte Multiply 5 by 256 to get 128 80 hex and store it in the lower byte The result is 4A80 hex Example 2 To convert 1 75 Since the number is negative and the fractional part is non zero first add 256 to 1 to get 255 and subtract 1 Put 254 FE hex in the upper byte The fractional part is 75 Subtract it from 1 to get 25 multiply by 256 to get 64 40 hex and put 40 hex in the lower byte The result is FE40 hex The QTS CLX PVX maintains diagnostic counters and other diagnostic status information Primary and Secondary File Error Table In both master and monitor modes the first two words of ControlLogix input data contain a table that shows which card files have communication problems on either the primary or secondary bus The first word at offset 0 corresponds to the primary The second word at offset 1 corresponds to the secondary In each word bit 0 corresponds to file 1 bit 1 corresponds to file 2 and so on Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 File 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 91817 6 51413 2 1
33. tatus of I O communication The NET LED states are the same for master and monitor modes In order of priority highest first these are Color Meaning Solid Red Card offline happens when there is no configuration on the module Flashing red Net LED blinks RED for 1 second with every bus error A burst of bus errors causes the LED to stay red for longer than 1 second Yellow One or more configured cards is offline can t be reached via primary or secondary links Green All configured cards are online CLX LED ControlBus Status The CLX LED indicates the status of communication with the ControlLogix processor Color Meaning Green All required connections are open Yellow Idle no scheduled connections ControlLogix PLC does not have a configuration for the QTS CLX PVX module or the configuration is inhibited Flashing The module has returned a CIP error within the last Red Off second no scheduled connections QTS CLX PVX module configuration not present Solid Red The module has returned a CIP error no scheduled connections September 2009 OK LED Module Health All LEDs Red QTS CLX PVX Page 33 The OK LED indicates module health A red LED indicates that module startup diagnostics have failed or a major module fault has occurred Green indicates that the module has passed all power up diagnostics and is functioning normally If all three LEDs are solid red an
34. the module in RSLogix 5000 10 6 Decide if you are going to use monitor mode to 31 develop and test your application 7 Disconnect the PROVOX master 8 Change the module mode to master 16 9 Save the configuration and download it to the 20 module 10 Create aliases for RSLogix 5000 22 11 Import the aliases into RSLogix 5000 22 12 Use the aliases to access data September 2009 QTS CLX PVX Page 9 Important Considerations The operation of the QTS CLX PVX is different in several important ways from that of a standard ControlLogix module and in some ways from a PROVOX controller It is essential that you be aware of the following the QTS CLX PVX in master mode write changes in the ControlLogix output data table to PROVOX outputs even in program mode If you make a change in the output table it will appear on the bus in master mode if the I O configuration in the QTS CLX PVX changes it is essential that you clear the ControlLogix output table for the module before you connect it to the Control I O bus the QTS CLX PVX continues to scan the Control I O bus even if the the connection to the ControlLogix processor is lost This is so that I O on the bus does not time out on the Control I O bus data is passed only when it changes In monitor mode the QTS CLX PVX sees only data that changes while it is connected to the bus In master mode the QTS CLX PVX writes outputs only when they change and receives in
35. tor file 54cd3514 master 54cd3512 monitor Options the starting card in each of the four scan segments Cfg Id the hexadecimal configuration ID calculated by ClxPvxCfg exe This is followed by card definitions for each card Card definitions A typical card definition consists of Byte Address 001 Type 13 State 9 Priority 01 CfgMask ffff IpMask ffff OpMask 0000 TokenLst 2 2 2 2 ChanType 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 ChanParam 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 0 0 Input Copy Table 1 4 32 Output Copy Table 0 0 0 The Byte Address is the address of the card stored in decimal however if you convert it to hex it is more meaningful upper nibble cardfile 1 lower nibble card number i e decimal 17 11 hex card file 2 card 1 The Type is the base card type Supported card types are September 2009 QTS CLX PVX Page 39 Card Type Value Hex Value Decimal AIO_CARD_TYPE OD 13 DIO_CARD_TYPE OF 15 TPO_CARD_TYPE 11 17 PCI_CARD_TYPE 16 22 State is used with card redundancy which is not supported Always set the value to 9 Priority defines the card priority 1 2 or 4 CfgMask IpMask and OpMask define which channels are configured which channels are inputs and which channels are outputs respectively TokenList gives the card address this card will give the token to for all 4 scan segments ChanType is an array of 16 bytes one byte per chann
36. ts path S Monitor Mode PROVOxX inputs AI DI are mapped to ControlLogix inputs path D PROVOX outputs AO DO are mapped to ControlLogix status inputs path S Diagnostics are mapped to ControlLogix inputs and status inputs Uploading and Downloading Configurations To download a configuration to the QTS CLX PVX select Actions Download Configuration or use the Download Configuration to Module button on the toolbar September 2009 QTS CLX PVX Page 21 To upload a configuration from the QTS CLX PVX select Actions Upload Configuration or use the Upload Configuration from Module button on the toolbar The uploaded configuration will be given the default file name Untitled If the RSLinx path to the module has not been set when you upload or download an RSLinx Path Selection window opens lo x IV Autobrowse Lieren Pa E Browsing node 4 found Workstation COMPANY 60CE4F9 Zs Linx Gateways Ethernet AB_ETH 1 Ethernet o0 ot Sa AB_ETHIP 1 Ethernet testmemon 1756 EN2T A f 192 168 113 1 1756 EN2T A 1756 EN2T A l l J E Backplane 1756 A10 A Bh Jg f 00 1756 L62 LOGIX5562 testmemon 01 1756 EN2T A 1756 EN2T A 4 FEOS QTS CLX PYX MAS CLX PYX MAS CLX PVX MAS CLX PVX MON a 04 QTS CLX P X MON CLX PYX MON p 08 1756 OB161 4 1756 OB161 4 DCOL J 192 168 113 10 1756 EN2T 4 1756 EN2T A 08 1756 OB16 If the ControlLogix
37. ule text QTS Universal Comm e A 4 character scrolling display Primary e 3 LEDs labelled NET CLX and OK to indicate the status of the I O bus the state of the connection to the ControlLogix processor and the internal state of the module e 2 BNC connectors to connect to the primary and Secondary secondary I O bus cables The module supports insertion and removal under power The module is shipped in monitor mode with a blank configuration Watchdog and Jabber Inhibit A watchdog timer is implemented in the module s hardware If the firmware does not kick the watchdog within the timeout period the watchdog times out and generates a fatal error see page 34 with error code D1 In master mode the module stops scanning and stops communicating with the ControlLogix A jabber inhibit timer is implemented in the module s hardware If the bus transmitter is on longer than 150 of the longest frame time the jabber inhibit forces the transmitter off and generates a fatal error see page 34 with error code DO In master mode the module stops scanning and stops communicating with the ControlLogix The QTS CLX PVX module requires 675 mA 24VDC and 5 mA 5 1VDC from I O chassis backplane To use the Windows utility programs you must have RSLinx software version 2 54 or later with an activation Use RSLinx Gateway or RSLinx Professional software Do not use RSLinx Lite e QTS CLX PVX module
38. umber of good packets received on secondary channel StatSecAbortErr Number of abort packets on secondary channel StatSecNoiseErr Number of error packets caused by noise on secondary channel StatSecFrameErr Number of packet frame errors on secondary channel StatSecCrcErr Number of packets with CRC errors on secondary channel StatSecPacketLenErr Number of short packets received on secondary channel StatSecRxTimeOut Number of packet timeout errors on secondary channel September 2009 QTS CLX PVX Page 31 Using Monitor Mode for Migration You can use monitor mode on the QTS CLX PVX to migrate existing PROVOxX applications to ControlLogix In monitor mode the QTS CLX PVX captures live inputs and outputs from the PROVOX bus You first create an array of 250 INTs with name TempPvxOutputArray in the ControlLogix The configuration program creates aliases for PROVOX inputs and outputs and for dummy outputs in the temporary array You import those aliases into RSLogix 5000 then create a new ControlLogix application that reads live inputs from the PROVOX bus and writes outputs to the temporary array always using the aliases from ClxPvxCfg You compare the outputs from the new ControlLogix application in the temporary array with the live outputs from PROVOX When you are satisfied that the new application duplicates the behaviour of the existing PROVOX co
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