ControlNet

Adapters
20-COMM-C (coax)
Series B
FRN [Link]

20-COMM-Q (fiber)
Series A
FRN [Link]

User Manual
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 Summary of Changes

The information below summarizes the changes made to this manual

since its last release (January 2004):

Description of Changes Page(s)

Changed online literature reference from [Link]/manuals to P-1
[Link]/literature.
Added new adapter diagnostic item numbers 32, 33, and 34. 7-5
Added new event codes 38, 39, and 40. 7-8
Added chapter for using the 20-COMM-C/Q adapter in External DPI Comms Chapter 8
Kit.

Firmware Release [Link] adds the following 20-COMM-C/Q adapter

features:

• Diagnostic item numbers 32 (OPT Status), 33 (OPT RX Errors), and

34 (OPT FW Version) for optional I/O Board 20-XCOMM-IO-OPT1
when using the 20-COMM-C/Q adapter in an External DPI Comms
Kit (20-XCOMM-DC-BASE).
• Event codes 38 (OPT Open), 39 (OPT Close), and 40 (OPT Timeout).
• Configuration of the 20-COMM-C/Q adapter to use the optional I/O
Board 20-XCOMM-IO-OPT1 installed in an External DPI Comms
Kit (20-XCOMM-DC-BASE).

Important: For more information about the compatibility of the adapter

with the External DPI Comms Kit and its optional I/O
board, please refer to the External DPI Comms Kit
Compatibility table in the Features section of Chapter 1.
soc-ii Summary of Changes

Notes:
 Table of Contents

Preface About This Manual

Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-1
Conventions Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-2
Rockwell Automation Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P-3

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Compatible Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Modes of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Chapter 2 Installing the Adapter

Preparing for an Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Commissioning the Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Connecting the Adapter to the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Connecting the Adapter to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Applying Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Chapter 3 Configuring the Adapter

Configuration Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Using the PowerFlex HIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Setting the Node Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Setting the I/O Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Selecting Master-Slave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Selecting Reference Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Setting a Fault Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Resetting the Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Viewing the Adapter Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Chapter 4 RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C Applications

Example Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Installing and Registering EDS Files in RSNetWorx . . . . . . 4-2
Configuring a Network with RSNetWorx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Verifying Network Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
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Chapter 5 PLC-5C Applications

About I/O Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Understanding the I/O Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Using Logic Command/Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Using Reference/Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Using Datalinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Main Program (PLC-5C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
About Explicit Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Performing Explicit Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Explicit Messaging Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Chapter 6 ControlLogix Applications

Configuring a ControlLogix CNB Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Understanding the I/O Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Using Logic Command/Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Using Reference/Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Using Datalinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
RSLogix 5000 Ladder Logic Example Program . . . . . . . . . 6-20
About Explicit Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
Performing Explicit Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
Explicit Messaging Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Understanding the Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
PORT Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
MOD Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Net A and B Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Net A or B Independently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Viewing Adapter Diagnostic Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Viewing and Clearing Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Chapter 8 Using the Adapter in an External DPI Comms Kit

External DPI Comms Kit (20-XCOMM-DC-BASE) . . . . . . 8-2
I/O Board Option (20-XCOMM-IO-OPT1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Understanding the I/O Image (Drive + I/O Option) . . . . . . . 8-3
Configuring the Communication Adapter to Use
the Optional I/O Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Viewing Optional I/O Diagnostic Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Appendix A Specifications
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
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Appendix B Adapter Parameters

About Parameter Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

Appendix C ControlNet Objects

Identity Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2
Register Object. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3
Parameter Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5
Parameter Group Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-8
PCCC Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-10
DPI Device Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-12
DPI Parameter Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-15
DPI Fault Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-23
DPI Alarm Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-25
DPI Time Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-27

Appendix D Logic Command/Status Words

PowerFlex 70, PowerFlex 700, PowerFlex 700VC, and
PowerFlex 700H Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
PowerFlex 700S Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3

Glossary

Index
iv Table of Contents
 Preface

About This Manual

Topic Page
Related Documentation P-1
Conventions Used in this Manual P-2
Rockwell Automation Support P-3

Related Documentation

For: Refer to: Publication

DriveExplorer™ [Link] and —
DriveExplorer Online help (installed with the software)
DriveTools™ SP (includes [Link] and —
DriveExecutive™) DriveExecutive Online help (installed with the
software)
HIM HIM Quick Reference 20HIM-QR001…
PowerFlex® 70 Drive PowerFlex 70 User Manual 20A-UM001…
PowerFlex 70/700 Reference Manual PFLEX-RM001…
PowerFlex® 700 Drive PowerFlex 700 User Manual 20B-UM001…
PowerFlex® 700VC Drive PowerFlex 70/700 Reference Manual PFLEX-RM001…
PowerFlex® 700H Drive PowerFlex 700H Installation Instructions PFLEX-IN006…
PowerFlex 700H Programming Manual 20C-PM001…
PowerFlex® 700S Drive PowerFlex 700S with Phase I Control User Manual 20D-UM001…
(Frames 1 through 6) PowerFlex 700S with Phase II Control User Manual 20D-UM006…
PowerFlex 700S Reference Manual PFLEX-RM002…
PowerFlex® 700S Drive PowerFlex 700S Installation Instructions PFLEX-IN006…
(Frames 9 through 11) PowerFlex 700S with Phase I Control User Manual 20D-UM001…
PowerFlex 700S with Phase II Control User Manual 20D-UM006…
PowerFlex 700S Reference Manual PFLEX-RM002…
RSLinx™ Getting Results with RSLinx Guide LINX-GR001…
Online help (installed with the software)
RSLogix™ 5 RSLogix 5 Getting Results Guide LG5-GR001…
Online help (installed with the software)
RSLogix™ 500 RSLogix 500 Getting Results Guide LG500-GR001…
Online help (installed with the software)
RSLogix™ 5000 RSLogix 5000 Getting Results Guide 9399-RLD300GR
Online help (installed with the software)
RSNetWorx™ for RSNetWorx for ControlNet Getting Results Guide CNET-GR001…
ControlNet™ Online help (installed with software)

Documentation can be obtained online at

[Link]
P-2 About This Manual

Conventions Used in this Manual

The following conventions are used throughout this manual:

• Parameter names are shown in the format Parameter xx - [*]. The xx

represents the parameter number. The * represents the parameter
name. For example Parameter 01 - [DPI Port].
• Menu commands are shown in bold type face and follow the format
Menu > Command. For example, if you read “Select File > Open,”
you should click the File menu and then click the Open command.
• The firmware release is displayed as FRN [Link]. The “FRN”
signifies Firmware Release Number. The “X” is the major release
number. The “xxx” is the minor update number.
• This manual provides information about the ControlNet adapter
(20-COMM-C coax and 20-COMM-Q fiber versions) and using it
with PowerFlex Architecture-Class drives. The adapter can be used
with other products that support DPI. Refer to the documentation for
your product for specific information about how it works with the
adapter.
 About This Manual P-3

Rockwell Automation Support

Rockwell Automation, Inc. offers support services worldwide, with over
75 sales/support offices, over 500 authorized distributors, and over 250
authorized systems integrators located through the United States alone.
In addition, Rockwell Automation, Inc. representatives are in every
major country in the world.

Local Product Support

Contact your local Rockwell Automation, Inc. representative for:

• Sales and order support

• Product technical training
• Warranty support
• Support service agreements

Technical Product Assistance

If you need to contact Rockwell Automation, Inc. for technical

assistance, please review the information in Chapter 7, Troubleshooting
first. If you still have problems, then call your local Rockwell
Automation, Inc. representative.

U.S. Allen-Bradley Drives Technical Support:

E-mail: support@[Link]
Tel: (1) 262.512.8176
Fax (1) 262.512.2222
Online: [Link]/support/abdrives

UK Customer Support Center:

E-mail: esupport2@[Link]
Tel: +44 (0) 870 2411802
Fax: +44 (0) 1908 838804

Germany Customer Service Center:

E-mail: ragermany-csc@[Link]
Tel: +49 (0) 2104 960-630
Fax: +49 (0) 2104 960-501
P-4 About This Manual

Notes:
 Chapter 1

Getting Started
The ControlNet adapters (20-COMM-C coax and 20-COMM-Q fiber
versions) are communication options intended for installation into a
PowerFlex 7-Class drive. They can also be used with other Allen-Bradley
products that support an internal DPI™ (Drive Peripheral Interface)
adapter. The Series B 20-COMM-C coax adapter (FRN [Link] or higer)
or Series A 20-COMM-Q fiber adapter (FRN [Link] or higher) can be
installed in an External DPI Comms Kit (20-XCOMM-DC-BASE).

Topic Page Topic Page

Components 1-1 Safety Precautions 1-4
Features 1-2 Quick Start 1-5
Compatible Products 1-3 Modes of Operation 1-6
Required Equipment 1-3

Components
Figure 1.1 Components of the Adapter

20-COMM-C (coax) 20-COMM-Q (fiber)

➊ ➊

➋ ➋

➎ ➌ ➍ ➎
➌ ➍
Item Part Description
➊ Status Indicators Four LEDs that indicate the status of the ControlNet channel(s),
DPI, and the adapter. Refer to Chapter 7, Troubleshooting.
➋ DPI Connector 20-pin, single-row shrouded male header. An Internal Interface
cable connects to this connector and a connector on the drive.
➌ Channel A Coax Receptacle Channel A BNC connection.
➍ Channel B Coax Receptacle Channel B BNC connection.
➎ ControlNet Node Address Switches for setting the node address. Refer to Chapter 2,
Switches Installing the Adapter.
➏ Channel A Fiber Receptacles Channel A V-pin connection.
➐ Channel B Fiber Receptacles Channel B V-pin connection.
1-2 Getting Started

Features
The ControlNet adapters feature the following:

• The adapter is normally mounted in the PowerFlex 7-Class drive. The

Series B 20-COMM-C coax adapter (FRN [Link] or higher) or Series
A 20-COMM-Q fiber adapter (FRN [Link] or higher) can also operate
in an External DPI Comms Kit and be used with the kit’s optional I/O
board.
External DPI Comms Kit Compatibility
Will Adapter Operate in Will Adapter Operate
External DPI Comms Kit the Optional I/O Board
Adapter/Firmware (20-XCOMM-DC-BASE)? (20-XCOMM-IO-OPT1)?
Yes No Yes No
20-COMM-C Series A
✔ ✔
FRN [Link]
20-COMM-C Series A
FRN [Link] ✔ ✔
20-COMM-C Series B ✔ ✔
FRN [Link]
20-COMM-C Series B
✔ ✔
FRN [Link]
20-COMM-Q Series A
FRN [Link] ✔ ✔
20-COMM-Q Series A ✔ ✔
FRN [Link]

• Captive screws secure and ground the adapter to the drive or, when
mounted in an External DPI Comms Kit, to the kit’s metal enclosure.
• A number of configuration tools can be used to configure the adapter
and connected drive. The tools include the PowerFlex HIM on the
drive, network software such as RSNetWorx for ControlNet, or
drive-configuration software such as DriveExplorer (version [Link] or
higher) or DriveExecutive (version [Link] or higher).
• Status indicators report the status of the drive, communications,
adapter, and network. They are visible when the drive cover is opened
or closed.
• I/O, including Logic Command/Reference and up to four pairs of
Datalinks, may be configured for your application using parameters.
• Explicit messages are supported.
• User-defined fault actions determine how the adapter and PowerFlex
drive respond to communication disruptions on the network.
 Getting Started 1-3

Compatible Products
The ControlNet adapters are compatible with Allen-Bradley PowerFlex
Architecture-Class drives and other products that support DPI. DPI is a
second generation peripheral communication interface, and is a
functional enhancement to SCANport (see Glossary). At the time of
publication, compatible products include:

• PowerFlex 70 drives • PowerFlex 7000 drives

• PowerFlex 700 drives • External DPI Comms Kit
• PowerFlex 700H drives • SMC-Flex
• PowerFlex 700S drives

Required Equipment

Equipment Shipped with the Adapter

When you unpack the adapter, verify that the package includes:

❑ One ControlNet adapter

❑ A 2.54 cm (1 in.) and a 15.24 cm (6 in.) Internal Interface cable
(only one cable is needed to connect the adapter to the drive)
❑ This manual

User-Supplied Equipment

To install and configure the ControlNet adapter, you must supply:

❑ A small flathead screwdriver

❑ Configuration tool, such as:
– PowerFlex HIM
– DriveExplorer (version 2.01 or higher)
– DriveExecutive stand-alone software (version 3.01 or higher) or
bundled with the DriveTools SP suite (version 1.01 or higher)
– RSNetWorx for ControlNet (version 3.00 or higher)
❑ Controller configuration software
(Examples: RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, or RSLogix 5000)
❑ A PC connection to the ControlNet network
(Examples: 1784-PCC, 1770-KFC, or 1784-KTCX)
1-4 Getting Started

Safety Precautions
Please read the following safety precautions carefully.

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or death exists. The PowerFlex drive

may contain high voltages that can cause injury or death. Remove all
! power from the PowerFlex drive, and then verify power has been
removed before installing or removing a ControlNet adapter.
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Only
personnel familiar with drive and power products and the associated
! machinery should plan or implement the installation, start-up,
configuration, and subsequent maintenance of the product using a
ControlNet adapter. Failure to comply may result in injury and/or
equipment damage.
ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage exists. The ControlNet
adapter contains ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) sensitive parts that can
! be damaged if you do not follow ESD control procedures. Static control
precautions are required when handling the adapter. If you are
unfamiliar with static control procedures, refer to Guarding Against
Electrostatic Damage, Publication 8000-4.5.2.
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the
ControlNet adapter is transmitting control I/O to the drive, the drive
! may fault when you reset the adapter. Determine how your drive will
respond before resetting an adapter.
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists.
Parameters 10 - [Comm Flt Action] and 11 - [Idle Flt Action] let you
! determine the action of the adapter and connected PowerFlex drive if
communications are disrupted. By default, these parameters fault the
PowerFlex drive. You can set these parameters so that the PowerFlex
drive continues to run. Precautions should be taken to ensure that the
settings of these parameters do not create a risk of injury or equipment
damage. When commissioning the drive, verify that your system
responds correctly to various situations (for example, a disconnected
cable or a faulted controller.)
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. When a
system is configured for the first time, there may be unintended or
! incorrect machine motion. Disconnect the motor from the machine or
process during initial system testing.
 Getting Started 1-5

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. The

examples in this publication are intended solely for purposes of
! example. There are many variables and requirements with any
application. Rockwell Automation, Inc. does not assume responsibility
or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use of
the examples shown in this publication.

Quick Start
This section is provided to help experienced users quickly start using a
ControlNet adapter. If you are unsure how to complete a step, refer to the
referenced chapter.

Step Refer to . . .
1 Review the safety precautions for the adapter. Throughout This
Manual
2 Verify that the PowerFlex drive is properly installed. Drive User Manual
3 Install the adapter. Chapter 2,
Verify that the PowerFlex drive is not powered. Then, connect Installing the
the adapter to the network using a ControlNet cable and to the Adapter
drive using the Internal Interface cable. Use the captive
screws to secure and ground the adapter to the drive.
4 Apply power to the adapter.
The adapter receives power from the drive. Apply power to the
drive. The status indicators should be green. If they flash red,
there is a problem. Refer to Chapter 7, Troubleshooting.
5 Configure the adapter for your application. Chapter 3,
Set the following parameters for the adapter as required by Configuring the
your application: Adapter
• I/O configuration
• Fault actions
6 Apply power to the ControlNet master and other devices —
on the network.
Verify that the master and network are installed and
functioning in accordance with ControlNet standards, and then
apply power to them.
7 Configure the scanner to communicate with the adapter. Chapter 4,
Use a network tool such as RSNetWorx for ControlNet to RSNetWorx
configure the scanner on the network. Configuration for
PLC-5C
Applications
8 Create a ladder logic program. Chapter 5,
Use a programming tool such as RXLogix to create a ladder PLC-5C
logic program that enables you to: Applications
• Control the adapter and connected drive using I/O.
Chapter 6,
• Monitor or configure the drive using Explicit Messages. ControlLogix
Applications
1-6 Getting Started

Modes of Operation

The adapter uses four status indicators to report its operating status. They
can be viewed on the adapter or through the drive cover. See Figure 1.2.

Figure 1.2 Status Indicators (location on drive may vary)

PWR

STS

➊ ➊
➋ PORT

MOD
➋
➌ ➌
Net A

Net B

➍ ➍

20-COMM-C
(coax) shown

Item Status Normal Description

Indicator Status (1)
➊ PORT Green Normal Operation. The adapter is properly connected and
is communicating with the drive.
➋ MOD Green Normal Operation. The adapter is operational and is
transferring I/O data.
Flashing Normal Operation. The adapter is operational but is not
Green transferring I/O data.
➌ NET A Green Normal Operation. The adapter is properly connected and
communicating on the network.
➍ NET B Green Normal Operation. The adapter is properly connected and
communicating on the network.
Off Normal Operation if the network is not using redundant
media.
(1) If all status indicators are off, the adapter is not receiving power. Refer to Chapter 2,
Installing the Adapter, for instructions on installing the adapter.

If any other conditions occur, refer to Chapter 7, Troubleshooting.

 Chapter 2

Installing the Adapter

Chapter 2 provides instructions for installing the adapter in a PowerFlex

Architecture-Class drive.

Topic Page
Preparing for an Installation 2-1
Commissioning the Adapter 2-1
Connecting the Adapter to the Drive 2-3
Connecting the Adapter to the Network 2-5
Applying Power 2-6

Preparing for an Installation

Before installing the ControlNet adapter:

• Verify that you have all required equipment. Refer to Chapter 1,

Getting Started.

Commissioning the Adapter

To commission the adapter, you must set a unique node address on the
network. (Refer to the Glossary for details about node addresses.)

Important: New settings are recognized only when power is applied to

the adapter, or the adapter is reset. If you change a setting,
cycle power or reset the adapter.

ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage exists. The ControlNet

adapter contains ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) sensitive parts that can
! be damaged if you do not follow ESD control procedures. Static control
precautions are required when handling the adapter. If you are
unfamiliar with static control procedures, refer to Guarding Against
Electrostatic Damage, Publication 8000-4.5.2.

Important: To guard against device malfunction, you must wear a

grounding wrist strap when installing the ControlNet
adapter.
2-2 Installing the Adapter

• Set the ControlNet adapter’s node address by rotating the node

address switches to the desired value for each digit.

Important: Each node on the ControlNet network must have a

unique address.

Important: The node address must be set before power is applied

because the adapter uses the node address it detects
when it first receives power. To change a node address,
you must set the new value and then remove and
reapply power to (or reset) the adapter.

Figure 2.1 Setting Adapter’s Node Address

2 3 2 3
1 4 1 4
0 5 0 5
9 6 9 6
8 7 8 7

20-COMM-C (coax) shown

Setting Description
00-99 Node address used by the adapter if switches are enabled. The default
switch setting is 02.

Important: If the address switches are set to “00”, the adapter will use
the setting of Parameter 03 - [CN Addr Cfg] for the node address.
Refer to Chapter 3, Configuring the Adapter.

The switch settings can be verified using a PowerFlex HIM,

DriveExplorer software, or DriveExecutive software and viewing
Diagnostic Device Item number 27 (page 7-5).
 Installing the Adapter 2-3

Connecting the Adapter to the Drive

1. Remove power from the drive.

2. Use static control precautions.

3. Connect the Internal Interface cable to the DPI port on the drive and
then to the DPI connector on the adapter.

Figure 2.2 DPI Ports and Internal Interface Cables

ControlNet Adapter PowerFlex 70 Drive

(20-COMM-C shown)
➌

PowerFlex 700 Drive PowerFlex 700 Drive

0 - 1 Frame 2 Frame & Larger

Item Description
➊ 15.24 cm (6 in.) Internal Interface cable
➋ DPI Connector
➌ 2.54 cm (1 in.) Internal Interface cable
2-4 Installing the Adapter

4. On a PowerFlex 70, fold the Internal Interface cable behind the

adapter and mount the adapter on the drive using the four captive
screws. On a PowerFlex 700 or PowerFlex 700S, just mount the
adapter on the drive using the four captive screws to secure and
ground it to the drive.
Important: All screws must be tightened since the adapter is
grounded through a screw. Recommended torque is 9.0
N-m (8.0 lb.-in.).
Figure 2.3 Mounting the Adapter (20-COMM-C coax adapter shown)

Drive

Adapter

Internal Interface cable folded

behind the adapter and in front of drive.

PowerFlex 70 Drive
Adapter mounts in drive.

PowerFlex 700 Drive (0 - 1 Frames) PowerFlex 700 Drive (2 Frame & Larger)
Adapter mounts on door. Adapter mounts in drive.
 Installing the Adapter 2-5

Connecting the Adapter to the Network

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or death exists. The PowerFlex drive

may contain high voltages that can cause injury or death. Remove
! power from the drive, and then verify power has been discharged before
installing or removing an adapter.

1. Remove power from the drive.

2. Use static control precautions.

3. Route the ControlNet cable through the bottom of the PowerFlex

drive. (See Figure 2.3.)

4. Connect the ControlNet cable to the adapter. A 1786-TPS (straight

tap) is recommended for the 20-COMM-C (coax).

See Figure 2.4 and Figure 2.5 for examples of wiring to a ControlNet
network.

Figure 2.4 Example Network Wiring (coax)

PowerFlex 70 Drives
ControlLogix (each with a 20-COMM-C ControlNet Adapter)
Controller

(optional redundancy)
2-6 Installing the Adapter

Figure 2.5 Example Network Wiring (fiber)

1786-RPA 1786-RPFS

...
ControlLogix PowerFlex 70 Drives
Controller (each with a 20-COMM-Q
ControlNet Adapter)

Star topology shown

NOTE: The 20-COMM-Q is designed for

use with short distance 1786-RPFS
repeaters, which use the V-pin type
connector.

Refer to the ControlNet Coax Media Planning and Installation Guide

(Publication # CNET-IN002…) or the ControlNet Fiber Media Planning
and Installation Guide (Publication # CNET-IN001…) for information
about network system design and component installation.

Applying Power

ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage, injury, or death exists.

Unpredictable operation may occur if you fail to verify that parameter
! settings and switch settings are compatible with your application.
Verify that settings are compatible with your application before
applying power to the drive.

1. Close the door or reinstall the cover on the drive. The status
indicators can be viewed on the front of the drive after power has
been applied.

2. Apply power to the PowerFlex drive. The adapter receives its power
from the connected drive. When you apply power to the product for
the first time, the status indicators should be green or off after an
initialization. If the status indicators go red, there is a problem. Refer
to Chapter 7, Troubleshooting.

3. Apply power to the master device (scanner) and other devices on the
network.
 Chapter 3

Configuring the Adapter

Chapter 3 provides instructions and information for setting the

parameters in the adapter.

Topic Page
Configuration Tools 3-1
Using the PowerFlex HIM 3-2
Setting the Node Address 3-3
Setting the I/O Configuration 3-3
Selecting Master-Slave 3-4
Selecting Reference Adjust 3-5
Setting a Fault Action 3-6
Resetting the Adapter 3-7
Viewing the Adapter Configuration 3-8

For a list of parameters, refer to Appendix B, Adapter Parameters. For

definitions of terms in this chapter, refer to the Glossary.

All example screens shown in this chapter are based on the

20-COMM-C.

Configuration Tools
The ControlNet adapter stores parameters and other information in its
own non-volatile memory. You must, therefore, access the adapter to
view and edit its parameters. The following tools can be used to access
the adapter parameters:

Tool Refer to . . .
PowerFlex HIM page 3-2
DriveExplorer Software [Link] or
(version [Link] or higher) DriveExplorer Online help (installed with the software)
DriveExecutive Software [Link] or
(version [Link] or higher) DriveExecutive Online Help (installed with the software)
3-2 Configuring the Adapter

Using the PowerFlex HIM

If your drive has either an LED or LCD HIM (Human Interface Module),
you can use it to access parameters in the adapter as shown below. It is
recommended that you read through the steps for your HIM before
performing the sequence. For additional HIM information, refer to your
PowerFlex Drive User Manual or the HIM Quick Reference card.

Using an LED HIM

Step Key(s) Example Screens
1. Press ALT and then Sel (Device) Device
to display the Device Screen.
ALT Sel
2. Press the Up Arrow or Down
Arrow to scroll to the ControlNet
adapter. Letters represent files in OR
the drive, and numbers represent
ports. The adapter is usually
connected to port 5.

3. Press the Enter key to enter your

selection. A parameter database
is constructed, and then the first
parameter is displayed.

4. Edit the parameters using the

same techniques that you use to
edit drive parameters.

Using an LCD HIM

Step Key(s) Example Screens
1. In the main menu, press the Up
Arrow or Down Arrow to scroll to OR
Device Select. F-> Stopped Auto
0.00 Hz
2. Press Enter to enter your
selection. Main Menu:
Diagnostics
3. Press the Up Arrow or Down OR Parameter
Arrow to scroll to the ControlNet Device Select
adapter (20-COMM-C shown in
example screen).
4. Press Enter to select the Port 5 Device
ControlNet adapter. A parameter 20-COMM-C
database is constructed, and then
the main menu for the adapter is Main Menu:
displayed. Diagnostics
Parameter
5. Edit the parameters using the Device Select
same techniques that you use to
edit drive parameters.
 Configuring the Adapter 3-3

Setting the Node Address

If the Node Address Switches on the adapter are set to “00,” the value of
Parameter 03 - [CN Addr Cfg] determines the node address.

1. Set the value of Parameter 03 - [CN Addr Cfg] to a unique node

address.

Figure 3.1 ControlNet Node Address Screen on LCD HIM

Port 5 Device Default = 02

20-COMM-C
Parameter #: 3
CN Addr Cfg
2
0 <> 99

2. Reset the adapter. See Resetting the Adapter section in this chapter.

Setting the I/O Configuration

The I/O configuration determines the type of data that is sent to and from
the drive. Logic Command/Status, Reference/Feedback, and Datalinks
may be enabled or disabled. A “1” enables the I/O. A “0” disables it.

1. Set the bits in Parameter 13 - [DPI I/O Cfg]:

Figure 3.2 I/O Configuration Screen on an LCD HIM

Port 5 Device Bit Description

20-COMM-C 0 Logic Command/Reference (Default)
Parameter #: 13 1 Datalink A
DPI I/O Cfg 2 Datalink B
xxxxxxxxxxx0000 1 3 Datalink C
Cmd/Ref b00 4 Datalink D
5 - 15 Not Used

Bit 0 is the right-most bit. In Figure 3.2, it is highlighted and equals

“1.”
3-4 Configuring the Adapter

2. If you enabled Logic Command/Reference, configure the drive to

accept the Logic Command and Reference from the adapter. For
example, set Parameter 90 - [Speed Ref A Sel] in a PowerFlex 70
or 700 drive to “DPI Port 5” so that the drive uses the Reference from
the adapter. Also, verify that the mask parameters in the drive (for
example, Parameter 276 - [Logic Mask]) are configured to receive
the desired logic from the adapter.

3. If you enabled one or more Datalinks, configure the drive to

determine the source and destination of data in the Datalink(s). Also,
ensure that the ControlNet adapter is the only adapter using the
enabled Datalink(s).

4. Reset the adapter. See Resetting the Adapter section in this chapter.

Selecting Master-Slave
A hierarchy determines the type of device with which the adapter
exchanges data. In a Master-Slave hierarchy, an adapter exchanges data
with a scanner.

To set a Master-Slave hierarchy

1. Enable the desired I/O in Parameter 13 - [DPI I/O Config]. Refer to

(Figure 3.2).

2. Set the bits in Parameter 25 - [M-S Input]. This parameter

determines the data transmitted from the scanner to the drive.
A “1” enables the I/O. A “0” disables the I/O.

Figure 3.3 Master-Slave Input Screen on an LCD HIM

Port 5 Device Bit Description

20-COMM-C 0 Logic Command/Reference (Default)
Parameter #: 25 1 Datalink A Input
M-S Input 2 Datalink B Input
xxxx xxxx xxx0 000 1 3 Datalink C Input
Cmd/Ref b00 4 Datalink D Input
5 - 15 Not Used

Bit 0 is the right-most bit. In Figure 3.3, it is highlighted and equals

“1.”
 Configuring the Adapter 3-5

3. Set the bits in Parameter 26 - [M-S Output]. This parameter

determines the data transmitted from the drive to the scanner. A “1”
enables the I/O. A “0” disables the I/O.

Figure 3.4 Master-Slave Output Screen on an LCD HIM

Port 5 Device Bit Description

20-COMM-C 0 Status/Feedback (Default)
Parameter #: 26 1 Datalink A Output
M-S Output 2 Datalink B Output
xxxxxxxxxxx0000 1 3 Datalink C Output
Status/Fdbk b00 4 Datalink D Output
5 - 15 Not Used

Bit 0 is the right-most bit. In Figure 3.4 it is highlighted and equals

“1.”

4. Reset the adapter. See Resetting the Adapter section in this chapter.

The adapter is ready to receive I/O from the master (i.e., scanner). You
must now configure the scanner to recognize and transmit I/O to the
adapter. Refer to Chapter 4, RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C
Applications.

Selecting Reference Adjust

Parameter 27 - [Reference Adjust] enables you to adjust the percent
scaling factor for the Reference from the network. The factor can be set
from 0-200%. This lets the drive’s Reference either match the network
Reference (=100%), scale below the network Reference (<100%), or
scale above the network Reference (>100%).
3-6 Configuring the Adapter

Setting a Fault Action

By default, when communications are disrupted (for example, a cable is
disconnected) or the scanner is idle, the drive responds by faulting if it is
using I/O from the network. You can configure a different response to
communication disruptions using Parameter 10 - [Comm Flt Action]
and a different response to an idle scanner using Parameter 11 - [Idle
Flt Action].

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Parameters

10 - [Comm Flt Action] and 11 - [Idle Flt Action] let you determine the
! action of the adapter and connected drive if communications are
disrupted or the scanner is idle. By default, these parameters fault the
drive. You can set these parameters so that the drive continues to run.
Some ControlNet scanners may operate differently when a controller is
idle which could limit the Idle Fault Action’s operating states.
Precautions should be taken to ensure that settings of these parameters do
not create a risk of injury or equipment damage. When commissioning
the drive, verify that your system responds correctly to various situations
(for example, a disconnected cable or faulted controller).

To change the fault action

• Set the values of Parameters 10 - [Comm Flt Action] and 11- [Idle
Flt Action] to the desired responses:
Value Action Description
0 Fault (default) The drive is faulted and stopped. (Default)
1 Stop The drive is stopped, but not faulted.
2 Zero Data The drive is sent 0 for output data after a communications
disruption. This does not command a stop.
3 Hold Last The drive continues in its present state after a
communications disruption.
4 Send Flt Cfg The drive is sent the data that you set in the fault
configuration parameters (Parameters 15 - [Flt Cfg Logic]
through 24 - [Flt Cfg D2 In]).

Figure 3.5 Fault Action Screens on an LCD HIM

Port 5 Device Port 5 Device
20-COMM-C 20-COMM-C
Parameter #10 Parameter #11
Comm Flt Action Idle Flt Action
0 0
Fault Fault

Changes to these parameters take effect immediately. A reset is not

required.
 Configuring the Adapter 3-7

To set the fault configuration parameters

If you set Parameter 10 - [Comm Flt Action] or 11 - [Idle Flt Action]

to “Send Flt Cfg,” the values in the following parameters are sent to the
drive after a communications fault and/or idle fault occurs. You must set
these parameters to values required by your application.

Parameter Name Description

15 Flt Cfg Logic A 16-bit value sent to the drive for Logic Command.
16 Flt Cfg Ref A 32-bit value (0 – 4294967295) sent to the drive as a
17 – 24 Flt Cfg x1 In Reference or Datalink.
or
Flt Cfg x2 In Important: If the drive uses a 16-bit Reference or 16-bit
Datalinks, the most significant word of the value must be
set to zero (0) or a fault will occur.

Changes to these parameters take effect immediately. A reset is not

required.

Resetting the Adapter

Changes to switch settings or some adapter parameters require that you
reset the adapter before the new settings take effect. You can reset the
adapter by cycling power to the drive or by using the following
parameter:

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the

adapter is transmitting control I/O to the drive, the drive may fault when
! you reset the adapter. Determine how your drive will respond before
resetting a connected adapter.

• Set Parameter 09 - [Reset Module] to Reset Module:

Figure 3.6 Reset Screen on an LCD HIM

Port 5 Device Value Description
20-COMM-C 0 Ready (Default)
Parameter #: 9 1 Reset Module
Reset Module 2 Set Defaults
1
Reset Module

When you enter 1 = Reset Module, the adapter will be immediately reset.
When you enter 2 = Set Defaults, the adapter will set all adapter parame-
ters to their factory-default settings. After performing a Set Defaults,
enter 1 = Reset Module so that the new values take effect. The value of
this parameter will be restored to 0 = Ready after the adapter is reset.
3-8 Configuring the Adapter

Viewing the Adapter Configuration

The following parameters provide information about how the adapter is
configured. You can view these parameters at any time.

Number Name Description

01 DPI Port The port on the drive to which the adapter is connected.
Usually, it is port 5.
02 DPI Data Rate The data rate used by DPI in the drive. It will be either 125 or
500 kbps (kilobits/sec). It is set in the drive, and the adapter
detects it.
04 CN Addr Act The node address used by the adapter. This will be one of
the following values:
• The address set by the rotary switches.
• The value of Parameter 03 - [CN Addr Cfg].
• An old address of the switches or parameter if they have
been changed and the adapter has not been reset.
06 CN Rate Act The data rate used by the adapter.
07 Ref/Fdbk Size The size of the Reference/Feedback. It will either be 16 bits
or 32 bits. It is set in the drive and the adapter automatically
uses the correct size.
08 Datalink size The size of the Datalinks. It will either be 16 bits or 32 bits. It
is set in the drive and the adapter automatically uses the
correct size.
12 CN Active Cfg Source from which the adapter node address is taken. This
will be either switches or Parameter 03 - [CN Addr Cfg] in
EEPROM. It is determined by the settings of the switches on
the adapter.
14 DPI I/O Active The Reference/Feedback and Datalinks used by the
adapter. This value is the same as Parameter 13 - [DPI I/O
Cfg] unless the parameter was changed and the adapter
was not reset.
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit Definitions
Bit x x x 0 0 0 0 1 0 = Cmd/Ref
Default 1 = Datalink A
2 = Datalink B
3 = Datalink C
4 = Datalink D
5 = Not Used
6 = Not Used
7 = Not Used
 Chapter 4

RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C

Applications
Chapter 4 provides information for using RSNetWorx for ControlNet to
configure a PLC-5C controller to communicate with the ControlNet
adapter. RSNetWorx for ControlNet is a 32-bit Windows application for
configuring ControlNet networks. After installing and configuring the
adapter, RSNetWorx is used to configure the controller to recognize and
communicate with the adapter.

Topic Page
Example Network 4-1
Installing and Registering EDS Files in RSNetWorx 4-2
Configuring a Network with RSNetWorx 4-6
Verifying Network Properties 4-14

Before configuring the controller, your PC must be:

• Connected to ControlNet using a 1784-PCC, 1770-KFC, or similar device.
• Running RSNetWorx with RSLinx communications.

Example Network
In this example, we will be configuring two PowerFlex 70 drives to be
Node 2 and Node 3 on a coax ControlNet network. This chapter
describes the steps needed to configure a simple network like the
network in Figure 4.1.

Figure 4.1 Example ControlNet Network

PowerFlex 70 PowerFlex 70
Node 2 Node 3
4-2 RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C Applications

Installing and Registering EDS Files in RSNetWorx

This section needs to be performed only if new EDS files need to be
added to RSNetWorx. The latest EDS files can be obtained at
[Link]

1. In the Tools menu, select EDS Wizard and click Next (Figure 4.2).

Figure 4.2 Rockwell Software EDS Wizard

2. The EDS Wizard can be used to install (register) new EDS files to
the RSNetWorx database, remove (unregister) EDS files from the
RSNetWorx database, or change the graphic icon used to represent
the device. Click Next > to continue (Figure 4.3).

Figure 4.3 EDS Wizard Option Screen

 RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C Applications 4-3

3. Select Register an EDS file(s) and click Next > to continue

(Figure 4.4).

Figure 4.4 EDS Wizard Designation Screen

4. The EDS Wizard allows for registering single or multiple EDS files.
Click Browse and locate where your EDS files are located. In our
example (Figure 4.4), multiple EDS files are registered from a
directory on the hard drive. Click Next > to continue (Figure 4.5).

Figure 4.5 EDS Files Installation Test Results Screen

4-4 RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C Applications

5. The EDS Wizard will install and test the EDS files. A green check
mark next to each file indicates success. Click Next > to continue
(Figure 4.6).

Figure 4.6 EDS Wizard Change Graphic Image Screen

6. The graphic images for each EDS file are displayed and can be
changed if desired. Click Next > to continue (Figure 4.7).

Figure 4.7 EDS Wizard Final Task Summary Screen

 RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C Applications 4-5

7. Click Next > to register the EDS files and continue (Figure 4.8).

Figure 4.8 EDS Wizard Completion Screen

8. The EDS files have been installed and registered. Click Finish to
return to the main RSNetWorx screen (Figure 4.9).

Figure 4.9 RSNetWorx for ControlNet DPI to ControlNet Folder Example

9. Click on the DPI to ControlNet folder in the Hardware window

(Figure 4.9) to view the EDS files that have been installed to the
RSNetWorx database.
4-6 RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C Applications

Configuring a Network with RSNetWorx

The main screen for RSNetWorx consists of several windows:

• The Network Usage View displays current and pending values

associated with the ControlNet network configuration.

• A Hardware View displays a list of all network hardware currently

available to RSNetWorx software.

• The Favorites View displays a list of hardware that is frequently used

when working with the current RSNetWorx configuration.

• The Graph View shows a pictorial representation of all the hardware

used in the current RSNetWorx configuration.

• The Message View displays a log of messages which are listed from
top to bottom, newest to oldest. This view may contain informational,
warning, and/or error messages.

The various views can be displayed or closed by using the View menu.
In Figure 4.10, the Network Usage, Hardware, and Graph views are
displayed while the Message and Favorites views are closed.

Figure 4.10 RSNetWorx for ControlNet Screen

 RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C Applications 4-7

1. Click on the on-line icon to browse the network. The Browse for
Network dialog box appears (Figure 4.11).

Figure 4.11 Example Browse for Network Dialog Box

2. Select the ControlNet network access method and click OK. In this
example (Figure 4.11), RSNetWorx will use the 1784-PCC to access
the ControlNet network.

RSNetWorx starts browsing the ControlNet network for nodes and

builds the graphic representation of the network (Figure 4.12).

Figure 4.12 Example Network Displayed in RSNetWorx

4-8 RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C Applications

3. When the network browse is complete, a graphical view of the

network is displayed. In this example (Figure 4.13), the ControlNet
network consists of a PLC-5C/40C controller, two PowerFlex 70
drives, and a PC using a 1784-PCC ControlNet adapter. The
symbol indicates the device shown on the network does not exist in
the configuration file, but it was found on the network.

Figure 4.13 Sample ControlNet Configuration Screen

4. Double-click on the PLC-5C/40C icon. The ControlNet configuration

box displays information about each node (Figure 4.14).

Figure 4.14 Sample ControlNet Configuration Box

 RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C Applications 4-9

5. Click OK (Figure 4.15).

Figure 4.15 Example of Product Line after Drive Connection is Selected

The communication adapter must be configured on the ControlNet

network so the controller can communicate with it. Click the Edits
Enabled check-box as shown in Figure 4.15.

6. If the On-line / Off-line Mismatch dialog box appears, click OK to

use the on-line data (Figure 4.16). If prompted to save, save the data
(Figure 4.17).

Figure 4.16 Online / Offline Mismatch Dialog Box

4-10 RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C Applications

Figure 4.17 Save Dialog Box

Important: During the save process, RSNetWorx will execute the

browse function. Allow RSNetWorx to complete the
browse (1-99 nodes), even if you already see the entire
network. Canceling the browse early may cause an
improper scheduling of I/O.

7. After Figure 4.15 reappears, right-click on the controller’s icon

(PLC-5C) and select Scanlist Configuration. The Scanlist
Configuration screen (Figure 4.18) is used to configure the controller
to communicate with the nodes.

Figure 4.18 Scanlist Configuration Screen

 RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C Applications 4-11

8. Enter the Integer files to be used for ControlNet communications

(Figure 4.19). In this example: N9 is the Data Input File, N10 is the
Data Output File, N11 is the Status File, and N13 is the
Configuration File.

Figure 4.19 Integer Files for ControlNet Communications Screen

9. Double-click the Node 2 row (PowerFlex 70). Enter the input and
output size for the node on the network. The number of words
selected depends on the I/O to be communicated with the node. In
this example, the Node 2 PowerFlex 70 is set for all I/O enabled
which equates to 10 words of I/O (Table 4.A):

Table 4.A Input / Output Words

Words Input to PLC-5C Output to PLC-5C

0-1 Logic Command / Reference Logic Status / Feedback
2-3 Datalinks A1 and A2 Out Datalinks A1 and A2 In
4-5 Datalinks B1 and B2 Out Datalinks B1 and B2 In
6-7 Datalinks C1 and C2 Out Datalinks C1 and C2 In
8-9 Datalinks D1 and D2 Out Datalinks D1 and D2 In

Important: The size of the Reference (Parameter 7- [Ref/Fdbk

Size]) and Datalinks (Parameter 8- [Datalink Size])
will affect the size you configure for the network I/O.
For example, 32-bit Datalinks requires twice as many
words as 16-bit Datalinks. Depending on your
application, the configured I/O size may vary.
Note the values in the Input Address and Output Address fields.
These are needed to develop a ladder program.
4-12 RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C Applications

10. Enter the desired Requested Packet Interval (RPI) and note the value
(Figure 4.20). Ensure that this value is equal to or greater than the
value that will be set later for Network Update Time (NUT). The
Actual Packet Interval (API) may vary from the Requested Packet
Interval.

Figure 4.20 Communication Properties

11. Click on the Electronic Keying tab (Figure 4.21). Electronic Keying
is used to determine the criteria used in order for the scanner to
establish a connection to a node. Select the settings according to your
application needs.

Figure 4.21 Connection Properties - Electronic Keying Settings

 RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C Applications 4-13

12. Click on the Details tab (Figure 4.22). The availability of choosing
connection options are determined by the EDS file for the node.
Click OK.

Figure 4.22 Connection Properties - Details Settings

13. Repeat steps 9-12 for additional nodes. When complete, all of the
nodes should be mapped (Figure 4.23).

Figure 4.23 Scanlist Configuration - Mapped Nodes

4-14 RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C Applications

14. Select File > Save to save the project (Figure 4.24).

Figure 4.24 Save Configuration Dialog Box

If prompted to optimize and re-write schedule for all connections,

click OK (Figure 4.25).

Figure 4.25 Save As File Box

15. Enter a file name and click Save. The project is now saved for future use.

Verifying Network Properties

1. In the Network menu, select Properties to display the ControlNet
dialog box (Figure 4.26). Verify:

• The number in the Max Scheduled Address field is higher than

or equal to the highest node number that will perform I/O
messaging.
• The number in the Max Unscheduled Address field is higher
than or equal to the highest node number on the network.
• The correct type of media redundancy is selected in the Media
Redundancy field.

Important: The value in the Network Update Time (ms) field is

5 ms or greater. Do not set lower than 5 ms. The NUT
 RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C Applications 4-15

must be set equal or lower than the RPI times set for the
devices on the network.

Figure 4.26 ControlNet Dialog Box

2. If a special media configuration is required (for example, repeater or

fiber), select the Media Configuration tab (Figure 4.27) and make
the appropriate changes. Refer to the RSNetWorx on-line help for
more information.

Figure 4.27 ControlNet: Media Configuration Tab

4-16 RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C Applications

3. If desired, select the General tab (Figure 4.28) and enter a name and
description for the network. Click OK.

Figure 4.28 ControlNet: General Tab

4. In the Network menu, select Save the properties, and download

them to the PLC. The adapter(s) are now mapped on the network and
the controller will communicate with it.
 Chapter 5

PLC-5C Applications

Chapter 5 provides information and examples that explain how to use

I/O Messaging and Explicit Messaging to control, configure, and
monitor a PowerFlex Architecture-Class drive using a PLC-5C.

Topic Page Topic Page

About I/O Messaging 5-1 Main Program (PLC-5C) 5-9
Understanding the I/O Image 5-2 About Explicit Messaging 5-12
Using Logic Command/Status 5-4 Performing Explicit Messages 5-12
Using Reference/Feedback 5-5 Explicit Messaging Example 5-13
Using Datalinks 5-6

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. The

examples in this publication are intended solely for purposes of
! example. There are many variables and requirements with any
application. Rockwell Automation, Inc. does not assume responsibility
or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use of
the examples shown in this publication.

About I/O Messaging

On ControlNet, I/O messaging is used to transfer the data which controls
the PowerFlex drive and sets its Reference. I/O can also be used to
transfer data to and from Datalinks in PowerFlex drives.

The ControlNet adapter provides many options for configuring and using
I/O, including:

• The size of I/O can be configured by enabling or disabling the Logic

Command/Reference and Datalinks.
• A Master-Slave hierarchy can be set up.

Chapter 3, Configuring the Adapter and Chapter 4, RSNetWorx

Configuration for PLC-5C Applications discuss how to configure the
adapter and scanner on the network for these options. The Glossary
defines the different options. This chapter discusses how to use I/O after
you have configured the adapter and scanner.
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Understanding the I/O Image

The terms input and output are defined from the scanner’s point of view.
Therefore, Output I/O is data that is output from the scanner and
consumed by the ControlNet adapter. Input I/O is status data that is
produced by the adapter and consumed as input by the scanner. The I/O
image table will vary based on the following:

• Size (either 16-bit or 32-bit) of the Reference/Feedback words and

Datalink words used by the drive.
• Configuration of I/O (Parameter 25 - [M-S Input] and Parameter 26
- [M-S Output]). If all I/O is not enabled, the image table is truncated.
The image table always uses consecutive words starting at word 0.

Figure 5.1 illustrates an example of an I/O image with 16-bit words.

Figure 5.1 Example I/O Image with All I/O Enabled

ControlNet DPI
Controller Scanner Adapter PowerFlex Drive
Word and I/O
Output 0 Logic Command Logic Command
Image 1 Reference Reference
(Write) 2 Datalink In A1 Data In A1
3 Datalink In A2 Data In A2
4 Datalink In B1 Data In B1
5 Datalink In B2 Data In B2
6 Datalink In C1 Data In C1
7 Datalink In C2 Data In C2
8 Datalink In D1 Data In D1
9 Datalink In D2 Data In D2

Input (1)
0 Pad Word
Image 1 Pad Word (1)
(Read) 2 Logic Status Logic Status
3 Feedback Feedback
4 Datalink Out A1 Data Out A1
5 Datalink Out A2 Data Out A2
6 Datalink Out B1 Data Out B1
7 Datalink Out B2 Data Out B2
8 Datalink Out C1 Data Out C1
9 Datalink Out C2 Data Out C2
10 Datalink Out D1 Data Out D1
11 Datalink Out D2 Data Out D2

Message Message Message

Handler Buffer Handler

1
Required by ControlLogix. May or may not be required by other controllers.
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In Figure 5.1, the configuration is shown using 10 words of output and

10 words of input. Depending on your application needs, this may vary.
For example, an image that uses 32-bit words for Reference and
Datalinks would change the I/O image in Figure 5.1 as follows:

Word Output I/O Input I/O

0 Logic Command Logic Status
1 Pad Word Pad Word
2-3 Reference Feedback
4-7 Datalink A1/A2 Datalink A1/A2
8 - 11 Datalink B1/B2 Datalink B1/B2
12 - 15 Datalink C1/C2 Datalink C1/C2
16 - 19 Datalink D1/D2 Datalink D1/D2

An image that uses a 16-bit Reference and 32-bit Datalinks would

change the I/O image in Figure 5.1 as follows:
Word Output I/O Input I/O
0 Logic Command Logic Status
1 Pad Word Pad Word
2 Reference Feedback
3 Pad Word Pad Word
4-7 Datalink A1/A2 Datalink A1/A2
8 - 11 Datalink B1/B2 Datalink B1/B2
12 - 15 Datalink C1/C2 Datalink C1/C2
16 - 19 Datalink D1/D2 Datalink D1/D2

Figure 5.2 illustrates an example of an I/O image that does not use all of
the I/O data. Only the Logic Command/Reference and Datalink B are
enabled. In this example, the Reference is a 32-bit word, and Datalinks
are 16-bit words.
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Figure 5.2 Example I/O Image with Only Logic/Reference and Datalink B Enabled

ControlNet DPI
Controller Scanner Adapter PowerFlex Drive
Word and I/O
Output 0 Logic Command Logic Command
Image 1 Pad Word Reference
(2)
(Write) 2 Reference (LSW) Data In A1
3 Reference (MSW) (2) Data In A2
4 Datalink In B1 Data In B1
5 Datalink In B2 Data In B2
Data In C1
Data In C2
Data In D1
Data In D2

Input (1)
0 Pad Word
Image 1 Pad Word (1)
(Read) 2 Logic Status Logic Status
3 Pad Word Feedback
4 Feedback (LSW) (2) Data Out A1
5 Feedback (MSW) (2) Data Out A2
6 Datalink Out B1 Data Out B1
7 Datalink Out B2 Data Out B2
Data Out C1
Data Out C2
Data Out D1
Data Out D2

Message Message Message

Handler Buffer Handler

1
Required by ControlLogix. May or may not be required by other controllers.
2
LSW is Least Significant Word (Bits 15 - 0). MSW is Most Significant Word (Bits 31 - 16).

Using Logic Command/Status

When enabled, the Logic Command/Status word is always word 0 in the
output image and word 0 in the input image. The Logic Command is a
16-bit word of control produced by the scanner and consumed by the
adapter. The Logic Status is a 16-bit word of status produced by the
adapter and consumed by the scanner.

This manual contains the bit definitions for select PowerFlex products in
Appendix D, Logic Command/Status Words. For other products, refer to
their documentation.
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Using Reference/Feedback
When enabled, Reference/Feedback begins at word 1 (16-bit) or word 2
(32-bit) in the I/O range. The Reference (16 bits or 32 bits) is produced
by the controller and consumed by the adapter. The Feedback (16 bits or
32 bits) is produced by the adapter and consumed by the controller. The
size of the Reference/Feedback is determined by the drive and displayed
in Parameter 07 - [Ref/Fdbk Size] in the adapter.

Size Valid Values In I/O Image Example

16-bit -32768 to 32767 Word 1 Figure 5.1
32-bit -2147483648 to 2147483647 Word 2 (LSW) and Word 3 (MSW) Figure 5.2

The Reference value is a scaled value; it is not an engineering value. For

example, in PowerFlex 70/700 drives, the reference is scaled based on
the value of Parameter 55 - [Maximum Freq] where “32,767” equals
the Parameter 55 frequency value, and “0” equals 0 Hz. Note that the
commanded maximum speed can never exceed the value of Parameter
82 - [Maximum Speed]. Figure 5.3 shows example References and their
results on a PowerFlex 70/700 drive that has its Parameters 55 -
[Maximum Freq] set to 130 Hz and 82 - [Maximum Speed] set to 60
Hz.

Figure 5.3 Example Speed Reference and Feedback for a PowerFlex 70/700

Reference Scale Feedback

Value Percent Value Output Speed Value
32767 (1) 100% 130 Hz 60 Hz (2) 15123 (3)
16384 50% 65 Hz 60 Hz (2) 15123 (3)
8192 25% 32.5 Hz 32.5 Hz 8192
0 0% 0 Hz 0 Hz 0
(1) A value of 32767 is equivalent to the Parameter 55 frequency value. The effects of
values greater than 32767 depend on whether the DPI host uses a bipolar or unipolar
direction mode. Refer to the documentation for your DPI host.
(2)
The drive runs at 60 Hz instead of 130 Hz or 65 Hz because Parameter 82 - [Maximum
Speed] sets 60 Hz as the maximum speed.
(3) The Feedback value is also scaled based on the value of Parameter 55 - [Maximum
Freq], For example, 60/130 = 0.46 so 32767 x 0.46 = 15123.

For Reference/Feedback details about other DPI Hosts, refer to their

respective User Manuals.
5-6 PLC-5C Applications

Using Datalinks
A Datalink is a mechanism used by PowerFlex drives to transfer data to
and from the controller. Datalinks allow a parameter value to be changed
without using an Explicit Message. When enabled, each Datalink
occupies two 16-bit or 32-bit words in both the input and output image.
Parameter 08 - [Datalink Size] will indicate whether the drive uses
16-bit or 32-bit words for Datalinks.

Rules for Using Datalinks

• Each set of Datalink parameters in a PowerFlex drive can be used by

only one adapter. If more than one adapter is connected to a single
drive, multiple adapters must not try to use the same Datalink.
• Parameter settings in the drive determine the data passed through the
Datalink mechanism. Refer to the documentation for your drive.
• When you use a Datalink to change a value, the value is not written to
the Non-Volatile Storage (NVS). The value is stored in volatile
memory and lost when the drive loses power. Thus, use Datalinks
when you need to change a value of a parameter frequently.

32-Bit Parameters using 16-Bit Datalinks

To read (and/or write) a 32-bit parameter using 16-bit Datalinks,

typically both Datalinks of a pair (A, B, C, D) are set to the same 32-bit
parameter. For example, to read Parameter 09 - [Elapsed MWh] in a
PowerFlex 70, both Datalink A1 and A2 are set to “9.” Datalink A1 will
contain the least significant word (LSW) and Datalink A2 will contain
the most significant word (MSW). In this example, the Parameter 9 value
of 5.8 MWh is read as a “58” in Datalink A1.

Datalink Most/Least Significant Word Parameter Data (decimal)

A1 LSW 9 58
A2 MSW 9 0

Regardless of the Datalink combination, x1 will always contain the LSW

and x2 will always contain the MSW. In the following examples
Parameter 242 - [Power Up Marker] in a PowerFlex 70 contains a
value of 88.4541 hours.

Datalink Most/Least Significant Word Parameter Data (decimal)

A1 LSW 242 32573
A2 - Not Used - 0 0
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Datalink Most/Least Significant Word Parameter Data (decimal)

A1 - Not Used - 0 0
A2 MSW 242 13

Datalink Most/Least Significant Word Parameter Data (decimal)

A2 MSW 242 13
B1 LSW 242 32573

32-bit data is stored in binary as follows:

MSW 231 through 216

LSW 215 through 20

Example:
Parameter 242 - [Power Up Marker] = 88.4541 hours
MSW = 13decimal = 1101binary = 219 + 218 + 216 = 851968
LSW = 32573
851968 + 32573 = 884541

Function of the Example Program

The following example ladder logic program works with a PLC-5C

controller and a PowerFlex 70 or PowerFlex 700 drive. This example
program enables you to:

• Obtain Logic Status information from the drive.

• Use the Logic Command to control the drive (for example, start,
stop).
• Send a Reference to the drive and receive Feedback from the drive.
• Send/Receive Datalink data to/from the drive.

Example Adapter Settings

• Nodes 2 and 3
• See Chapter 4, RSNetWorx Configuration for PLC-5C Applications.
5-8 PLC-5C Applications

Example Parameter Settings

Device Parameter Name Value Description

PowerFlex 70 90 Speed Ref A Sel 22 ‘DPI Port 5’ (20-COMM-C or Q)
Drive 300 Data In A1 140 Points to Pr. 140 [Accel Time 1]
301 Data In A2 142 Points to Pr. 142 [Decel Time 1]
302 Data In B1 100 Points to Pr. 100 [Jog Speed]
303 Data In B2 155 Points to Pr. 155 [Stop Mode A]
310 Data Out A1 140 Points to Pr. 140 [Accel Time 1]
311 Data Out A2 142 Points to Pr. 142 [Decel Time 1]
312 Data Out B1 100 Points to Pr. 100 [Jog Speed]
313 Data Out B2 155 Points to Pr. 155 [Stop Mode A]
20-COMM-C 13 DPI I/O Cfg xxx1 1111 Enables Cmd/Ref, Datalinks A-D
Adapter 25 M-S Input xxx1 1111 Configures the I/O Data to be
transferred from the network to the
or drive.
20-COMM-Q 26 M-S Output xxx1 1111 Configures the I/O Data to be
Adapter transferred from the drive to the
network.

Logic Command/Status Words

This example uses the Logic Command word and Logic Status word for
PowerFlex 70 and PowerFlex 700 drives. Refer to Appendix D, Logic
Command/Status Words, to view these. The definition of the bits in these
words may vary if you are using a different DPI product. Refer to the
documentation for your drive.
 PLC-5C Applications 5-9

Main Program (PLC-5C)

Figure 5.4 I/O Messaging

There is an operator station wired into the local rack as follows:

I:000/0 Start (Normally Open Pushbutton)

I:000/1 Stop (Normally Closed Pushbutton)
I:000/2 Clear Faults (Normally Open Pushbutton)
I:000/3 Forward / Reverse Selector Switch
I:001 Operator Speed Reference

O:000/0 Drive Ready

O:000/1 Drive Active
O:000/2 Drive Faulted
O:001 Operator Speed Feedback

The 20-COMM-C on the PowerFlex 70 drive is mapped as follows:

N9:0 Logic Status N10:0 Logic Command

N9:1 Feedback N10:1 Reference
N9:2 Datalink A1 Out N10:2 Datalink A1 In
N9:3 Datalink A2 Out N10:3 Datalink A2 In
N9:4 Datalink B1 Out N10:4 Datalink B1 In
N9:5 Datalink B2 Out N10:5 Datalink B2 In
N9:6 Datalink C1 Out N10:6 Datalink C1 In
N9:7 Datalink C2 Out N10:7 Datalink C2 In
N9:8 Datalink D1 Out N10:8 Datalink D1 In
N9:9 Datalink D2 Out N10:9 Datalink D2 In
Operator Drive
Start Logic Command
Pushbutton START
I:000 N10:0
0000
0 1

Operator Drive
Stop Logic Command
Pushbutton STOP
I:000 N10:0
0001
1 0
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Figure 5.4 I/O Messaging (Continued)

Operator Drive
Clear Faults Logic Command
Pushbutton CLEAR FAULTS
I:000 N10:0
0002
2 3

Operator Drive
Fwd / Rev Logic Command
Selector Switch FORWARD
I:000 N10:0
0003
3 4

Operator Drive
Fwd / Rev Logic Command
Selector Switch REVERSE
I:000 N10:0
0004
3 5

Drive Operator
READY Drive Ready
Status Status
Bit Display
N9:0 O:000
0005
0 0

Drive Operator
ACTIVE Drive Active
Status Status
Bit Display
N9:0 O:000
0006
1 1
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Figure 5.4 I/O Messaging (Continued)

Drive Operator
FAULTED Drive Faulted
Status Status
Bit Display
N9:0 O:000
0007
7 2
This rung moves the Speed Reference from the operator station to the
drive.
MOV
0008 Move
Source I:001
0<
Dest N10:1
0<

The rung moves the Speed Feedback from the drive to the operator
station.
MOV
0009 Move
Source N9:1
0<
Dest O:001
0<

This rung moves Datalink data (N7) to the drive, where it is moved
into parameters.
Drive
Datalink A1 In
COP
0010 Copy File
Source #N7:0
Dest #N10:2
Length 8

This rung moves Datalink data from the drive to file N7.
COP
0011 Copy File
Source #N9:2
Dest #N7:10
Length 8

This rung executes the messaging logic.

JSR
0012 Jump To Subroutine
Prog File Number U:3

0013 END
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About Explicit Messaging

Explicit Messaging is used to transfer data that does not require
continuous updates. With Explicit Messaging, you can configure and
monitor a slave device’s parameters on the ControlNet network.

Performing Explicit Messages

There are five basic events in the Explicit Messaging process. The details
of each step will vary depending on the controller. Refer to the
documentation for your controller.

Important: There must be a request message and a response message

for all Explicit Messages, whether you are reading or
writing data.

Figure 5.5 Explicit Message Process

Set up and send

➊ Explicit Message Request

PWR

STS

Complete Explicit
➎ Message
PORT

MOD

NET A

NET B

➍ Retreive Explicit
Message Response
➋ ➌

Event

1. You format the required data and set up the ladder logic program to
send an Explicit Message request to the scanner module (download).
2. The scanner module transmits the Explicit Message Request to the
slave device over the ControlNet network.
3. The slave device transmits the Explicit Message Response back to
the scanner. The data is stored in the scanner buffer.
4. The controller retrieves the Explicit Message Response from the
scanner’s buffer (upload).
5. The Explicit Message is complete.

Note: The scanner module may be integrated with the controller (e.g.,
PLC-5C).
 PLC-5C Applications 5-13

The ControlNet I/O Transfer (CIO) instruction is used to send Explicit

Messages. For PLC-5C controllers before Series F Revision C, the
available services you should use are Get Attribute Single, Get Attribute
All, Set Attribute Single, or Set Attribute All. Series F Revision C (or
later) allow for more complex messages using a new Generic
Bi-Directional communication command.

Explicit Messaging Example

Figure 5.6 Explicit Messaging

This rung sends a message to the drive over ControlNet and receives
the response from the drive. The message to be sent is built in data
file N13 while the response data is placed in data file N14.
User Logic
Message
Initiate
N7:2 CIO
0000 ControlNet I/O Transfer EN
0 Control CT12:0 DN
Setup Screen ER

0001 END

A Get Attributes Scattered message allows for reading multiple

parameters that may or may not be in sequential order (Figure 5.7).

Figure 5.7 CIO Get Attributes Scattered Screen

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Configuration Example Value Description Refer to . . .

Service Code 4b (hex) Get_Attributes_Scattered C-18
Class Number 93 (hex) DPI Parameter Object C-15
Instance Number 0 (hex) Class Attributes for Drive C-15
Send Addr N13:0 Request Message C-19
Rcv Addr N14:0 Response Message C-19

Get Attributes Scattered Example request and response Data:

Request Data
N13:0 12 Parameter Number = 12
N13:1 0 (Pad Word)
N13:2 0 (Pad Word)
N13:3 11 Parameter Number = 11
N13:4 0 (Pad Word)
N13:5 0 (Pad Word)
N13:6 10 Parameter Number = 10
N13:7 0 (Pad Word)
N13:8 0 (Pad Word)
N13:9 9 Parameter Number = 9
N13:10 0 (Pad Word)
N13:11 0 (Pad Word)

Response Data
N14:0 12 Parameter Number = 12
N14:1 3333 Value = 333.3Vdc
N14:2 0 (Pad Word)
N14:3 11 Parameter Number = 11
N14:4 0 Value = 0.0Hz
N14:5 0 (Pad Word)
N14:6 10 Parameter Number = 10
N14:7 148 Value = 14.8Hrs
N14:8
N14:9 9 Parameter Number = 9
N14:10 23 Value = 2.3MWh
N14:11
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A Set Attributes Scattered message is used to write multiple parameters

that may or may not be in sequential order (Figure 5.8).

Figure 5.8 CIO Set Attributes Scattered Screen

Configuration Example Value Description Refer to . . .

Service Code 4c (hex) Set_Attributes_Scattered C-18

Set Attributes Scattered Example request and response Data:

Request Data
N13:0 45 Parameter Number = 45
N13:1 50 Value = 0.50HP
N13:2 0 (Pad Word)
N13:3 44 Parameter Number = 44
N13:4 1740 Value = 1740RPM
N13:5 0 (Pad Word)
N13:6 43 Parameter Number = 43
N13:7 600 Value = 60.0Hz
N13:8 0 (Pad Word)
N13:9 42 Parameter Number = 42
N13:10 16 Value = 1.6Amps
N13:11 0 (Pad Word)
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Response Data
N14:0 45 Parameter Number = 45
N14:1 0 (Pad Word)
N14:2 0 (Pad Word)
N14:3 44 Parameter Number = 44
N14:4 0 (Pad Word)
N14:5 0 (Pad Word)
N14:6 43 Parameter Number = 43
N14:7 0 (Pad Word)
N14:8 0 (Pad Word)
N14:9 42 Parameter Number = 42
N14:10 0 (Pad Word)
N14:11 0 (Pad Word)

A Get Attribute Single message is used to read a single parameter

(Figure 5.9).

Figure 5.9 CIO Get Attribute Single Screen

Configuration Example Value Description Refer to . . .

Service Code e (hex) Get_Attribute_Single C-18
Class Number 93 (hex) DPI Parameter Object C-15
Instance Number 1 (hex) Drive Parameter 1 C-15
Attribute Number 9 (hex) Parameter Value Attribute C-16
 PLC-5C Applications 5-17

Get Attribute Single example response (reading PowerFlex 70 Parameter

1 in Figure 5.9):

Response Data
N13:0 0 Value = 0.0Hz

A Set_Attribute_Single message is used to write a single parameter

(Figure 5.10).

Figure 5.10 CIO Set Attribute Single Screen

Configuration Example Value Description Refer to . . .

Service Code 10 (hex) Set_Attribute_Single C-18
Class Number 93 (hex) DPI Parameter Object C-15
Instance Number 41 (hex) Drive Parameter 41 C-15
Attribute Number 9 (hex) Parameter Value Attribute C-16

Set Attribute Single example request (writing PowerFlex 70 Parameter

41 in Figure 5.10):

Request Data
N13:0 2300 Value = 230.0Vac

The Response contains no data, just a status value.

5-18 PLC-5C Applications

Notes:
 Chapter 6

ControlLogix Applications

Chapter 6 provides information and examples that explain how to use

I/O Messaging and Explicit Messaging to control, configure, and
monitor a PowerFlex Architecture-Class drive using a ControlLogix
CNB Scanner.

Topic Page
Configuring a ControlLogix CNB Scanner 6-2
Understanding the I/O Image 6-13
Using Logic Command/Status 6-16
Using Reference/Feedback 6-16
Using Datalinks 6-17
RSLogix 5000 Ladder Logic Example Program 6-20
About Explicit Messaging 6-22
Performing Explicit Messages 6-22
Explicit Messaging Example 6-23

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. The

examples in this publication are intended solely for purposes of
! example. There are many variables and requirements with any
application. Rockwell Automation, Inc. does not assume responsibility
or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for actual use of
the examples shown in this publication.
ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage exists. If Explicit Messages
are programmed to write parameter data to Non-Volatile Storage (NVS)
! frequently, the NVS will quickly exceed its life cycle and cause the
drive to malfunction. Do not create a program that frequently uses
Explicit Messages to write parameter data to NVS. Datalinks do not
write to NVS and should be used for frequently changed parameters.
6-2 ControlLogix Applications

Configuring a ControlLogix CNB Scanner

Configuring a ControlLogix CNB scanner, and the network, is mainly
done using RSLogix 5000 software (Figure 6.1). RSNetWorx is still
required, but only at the end of the configuration process. Start the
RSLogix 5000 software to begin the configuration process.

Figure 6.1 RSLogix 5000: I/O Configuration Selection

1. Right-click on the I/O Configuration folder and select New Module

(Figure 6.2).

Figure 6.2 RSLogix 5000: New Module Selection

 ControlLogix Applications 6-3

2. Select the ControlNet used by the controller (Figure 6.3). In this

example, a 1756-CNB Series B ControlNet Bridge is selected. Click
OK.

Figure 6.3 Select Module Type: 1756-CNB/B Selection

3. Enter a Name, Slot number, and Revision number (Figure 6.4).

Click Next >.

Figure 6.4 Module Properties: Name Selection

6-4 ControlLogix Applications

4. This step is used to define controller-to-module behavior

(Figure 6.5). Inhibit Module inhibits/un-inhibits the connection to
the module. The Major Fault check-box selects if a failure on the
connection of this module causes a major fault on the controller if the
connection for the module fails. Click Next >.

Figure 6.5 Module Properties: Controller to Module Behavior Screen

5. This window (Figure 6.6) is displayed for informational purposes

only. Click Next >.

Figure 6.6 Module Properties: Identification/Status Screen

 ControlLogix Applications 6-5

6. This window (Figure 6.7) is displayed for informational purposes

only. Click Finish >>.

Figure 6.7 Module Properties: Informational Screen

7. The 1756-CNB/B now appears in the I/O Configuration folder

(Figure 6.8).

Figure 6.8 RSLogix 5000: I/O Configuration Folder

6-6 ControlLogix Applications

8. Right-click on the 1756-CNB and select New Module (Figure 6.9).

Figure 6.9 RSLogix 5000: New Module Selection Screen

9. To configure the ControlNet communication module (20-COMM-C

or 20-COMM-Q), select the CONTROLNET-MODULE type
(Figure 6.10) and click OK.

Figure 6.10 Select Module Type: Generic ControlNet Module Screen

 ControlLogix Applications 6-7

10. Enter the Name, Description and Node number (Figure 6.11). The
Comm Format selects the communication format for the module
and must be set to Data-INT. Input Assembly Instance is the input
connection point for the primary connection and should always be 1.
Output Assembly Instance is the output connection point for the
primary connection and should always be 2. Configuration
Assembly Instance and Size specify the configuration assembly, and
should be 6 and 0 respectively.

Figure 6.11 Module Properties: ControlNet Module Parameters

The values entered will vary based on your application needs. The
following tables define the number of 16-bit words that you need for
input and output depending on your configuration:

Table 6.A PowerFlex 70/700 and SMC-Flex (16-bit Reference/Feedback and Datalinks)
Input Output Logic Command/ Reference/ Datalinks (16-bit)
Size Size Status Feedback (16-bit) A B C D
4 2 ✔ ✔
6 4 ✔ ✔ ✔
8 6 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
10 8 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
12 10 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Table 6.B PowerFlex 700VC (16-bit Reference/Feedback and 32-bit Datalinks)

Input Output Logic Command/ Reference/ Datalinks (32-bit)
Size Size Status Feedback (16-bit) A B C D
4 2 ✔ ✔
8 6 ✔ ✔ ✔
12 10 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
16 14 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
20 18 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
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Table 6.C PowerFlex 700S (32-bit Reference/Feedback and Datalinks)

Input Output Logic Command/ Reference/ Datalinks (32-bit)
Size Size Status Feedback (32-bit) A B C D
6 4 ✔ ✔
10 8 ✔ ✔ ✔
14 12 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
18 16 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
22 20 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

After entering all required data, click Apply and then OK

(Figure 6.12 appears).

Figure 6.12 Module Properties: RPI Selection

11. The Requested Packet Interval (RPI) schedules the connection to

move data to or from the adapter at least this often or the connection
will fail with the RPI Not Valid error. Set this value to 5 ms or greater
and click Next > (Figure 6.13 appears).

Important: The RPI time must be set greater than or equal to the
Network Update Time (NUT).
 ControlLogix Applications 6-9

Figure 6.13 Module Properties: My_ControlNet

12. This window (Figure 6.13) is for informational purposes only. Click
Finish >>.

13. The configured node (“PowerFlex 70_02” in this example) now

appears under the 1756-CNB in the I/O Configuration folder
(Figure 6.14).

Figure 6.14 RSLogix: Configure Additional Nodes Screen

14. Repeat the previous steps for each additional node you need to
configure.
6-10 ControlLogix Applications

15. In the Data Types folder, click on the Module-Defined sub-folder

(Figure 6.15). When you create a module, module-defined data types
and tags are automatically created. These tags allow you to access
the Input and Output Data of the module via the controller’s ladder
logic.

Figure 6.15 RSLogix 5000: Module-Defined Screen

16. Select Communications > Download to download the configuration

to the controller (Figure 6.16). Click Download. RSLogix
automatically enters on-line mode when complete.

Figure 6.16 Download to the Controller Dialog Box

 ControlLogix Applications 6-11

17. An Attention symbol is located next to the Node 2 (PowerFlex

70_02) icon, which indicates the ControlNet scanner needs to be
configured.

Figure 6.17 RSLogix: Attention Symbol

18. Start RSNetWorx and perform the following:

A. Click the On-line icon and browse the network.

B. Select Edits Enabled and view the messages in the Message View
for completion (Figure 6.18). The icon should disappear
from the nodes in the Graphical View.

C. Select File > Save and save the project (Figure 6.19).

D. Close RSNetWorx.

This schedules the I/O that was configured in RSLogix 5000.

6-12 ControlLogix Applications

Figure 6.18 RSNetWorx for ControlNet Screen

Figure 6.19 RSLogix 5000: Example without Attention Symbol

 ControlLogix Applications 6-13

19. The Attention symbol on the RSLogix 5000 connection tree will
disappear if the network has been configured properly (Figure 6.20).
You are now ready to develop your ladder logic program.

Figure 6.20 RSLogix 5000: Connection Tree without Attention Symbol

Understanding the I/O Image

The terms input and output are defined from the scanner’s point of view.
Therefore, Output I/O is data that is output from the scanner and
consumed by the ControlNet adapter. Input I/O is status data that is
produced by the adapter and consumed as input by the scanner. The I/O
image table will vary based on the following:

• Size (either 16-bit or 32-bit) of the Reference/Feedback words and

Datalink words used by the drive.
• Configuration of I/O (Parameter 25 - [M-S Input] and Parameter
26 - [M-S Output]). If all I/O is not enabled, the image table is
truncated. The image table always uses consecutive words starting at
word 0.

Figure 6.21 illustrates an example of an I/O image with 16-bit words.

6-14 ControlLogix Applications

Figure 6.21 Example I/O Image with All I/O Enabled

ControlNet DPI
Controller Scanner Adapter PowerFlex Drive
Word and I/O
Output 0 Logic Command Logic Command
Image 1 Reference Reference
(Write) 2 Datalink In A1 Data In A1
3 Datalink In A2 Data In A2
4 Datalink In B1 Data In B1
5 Datalink In B2 Data In B2
6 Datalink In C1 Data In C1
7 Datalink In C2 Data In C2
8 Datalink In D1 Data In D1
9 Datalink In D2 Data In D2

Input (1)
0 Pad Word
Image 1 Pad Word (1)
(Read) 2 Logic Status Logic Status
3 Feedback Feedback
4 Datalink Out A1 Data Out A1
5 Datalink Out A2 Data Out A2
6 Datalink Out B1 Data Out B1
7 Datalink Out B2 Data Out B2
8 Datalink Out C1 Data Out C1
9 Datalink Out C2 Data Out C2
10 Datalink Out D1 Data Out D1
11 Datalink Out D2 Data Out D2

Message Message Message

Handler Buffer Handler

1
Required by ControlLogix. May or may not be required by other controllers.

In Figure 6.21, the configuration is shown using 10 words of output and

12 words of input. (The adapter adds two pad words at the beginning of
the input). Depending on your application needs, this may vary. For
example, an image that uses 32-bit words for Reference and Datalinks
would change the I/O image in Figure 6.21 as follows:

Word Output I/O Word Input I/O

0 Logic Command 0-1 Pad Word
1 Pad Word 2 Logic Status
2-3 Reference 3 Pad Word
4-7 Datalink A1/A2 4-5 Feedback
8 - 11 Datalink B1/B2 6-9 Datalink A1/A2
12 - 15 Datalink C1/C2 11 - 13 Datalink B1/B2
16 - 19 Datalink D1/D2 14 - 17 Datalink C1/C2
18 - 21 Datalink D1/D2
 ControlLogix Applications 6-15

An image that uses a 16-bit Reference and 32-bit Datalinks would

change the I/O image in Figure 6.21 as follows:
Word Output I/O Word Input I/O
0 Logic Command 0-1 Pad Word
1 Pad Word 2 Logic Status
2 Reference 3 Pad Word
3 Pad Word 4 Feedback
4-7 Datalink A1/A2 5 Pad Word
8 - 11 Datalink B1/B2 6-9 Datalink A1/A2
12 - 15 Datalink C1/C2 11 - 13 Datalink B1/B2
16 - 19 Datalink D1/D2 14 - 17 Datalink C1/C2
18 - 21 Datalink D1/D2

Figure 6.22 illustrates an example of an I/O image that does not use all
of the I/O data. Only the Logic Command/Reference and Datalink B are
enabled. In this example, the Reference is a 32-bit word, and Datalinks
are 16-bit words.

Figure 6.22 Example I/O Image with Only Logic/Reference and Datalink B Enabled

ControlNet DPI
Controller Scanner Adapter PowerFlex Drive
Word and I/O
Output 0 Logic Command Logic Command
Image 1 Pad Word Reference
(Write) 2 Reference (LSW) (2) Data In A1
(2)
3 Reference (MSW) Data In A2
4 Datalink In B1 Data In B1
5 Datalink In B2 Data In B2
Data In C1
Data In C2
Data In D1
Data In D2

Input (1)
0 Pad Word
Image (1)
1 Pad Word
(Read) 2 Logic Status Logic Status
3 Pad Word Feedback
(2)
4 Feedback (LSW) Data Out A1
5 Feedback (MSW) (2) Data Out A2
6 Datalink Out B1 Data Out B1
7 Datalink Out B2 Data Out B2
Data Out C1
Data Out C2
Data Out D1
Data Out D2

Message Message Message

Handler Buffer Handler

1
Required by ControlLogix. May or may not be required by other controllers.
2
LSW is Least Significant Word (Bits 15 - 0). MSW is Most Significant Word (Bits 31 - 16).
6-16 ControlLogix Applications

Using Logic Command/Status

When enabled, the Logic Command/Status word is always word 0 in the
output image and word 2 in the input image. The Logic Command is a
16-bit word of control produced by the scanner and consumed by the
adapter. The Logic Status is a 16-bit word of status produced by the
adapter and consumed by the scanner.

This manual contains the bit definitions for select PowerFlex products in
Appendix D, Logic Command/Status Words. For other products, refer to
their documentation.

Using Reference/Feedback
When enabled, Reference/Feedback begins at word 1 (16-bit) or word 2
(32-bit) in the I/O range. The Reference (16 bits or 32 bits) is produced
by the controller and consumed by the adapter. The Feedback (16 bits or
32 bits) is produced by the adapter and consumed by the controller. The
size of the Reference/Feedback is determined by the drive and displayed
in Parameter 07 - [Ref/Fdbk Size] in the adapter.

Size Valid Values In I/O Image Example

16-bit -32768 to 32767 Word 1 Figure 6.21
32-bit -2147483648 to 2147483647 Word 2 (LSW) and Word 3 (MSW) Figure 6.22

The Reference value is a scaled value; it is not an engineering value. For

example, in PowerFlex 70/700 drives, the reference is scaled based on
the value of Parameter 55 - [Maximum Freq] where “32,767” equals
the Parameter 55 frequency value, and “0” equals 0 Hz. Note that the
commanded maximum speed can never exceed the value of Parameter
82 - [Maximum Speed]. Figure 6.23 shows example References and
their results on a PowerFlex 70/700 drive that has its Parameters 55 -
[Maximum Freq] set to 130 Hz and 82 - [Maximum Speed] set to 60
Hz.
 ControlLogix Applications 6-17

Figure 6.23 Example Speed Reference and Feedback for a PowerFlex 70/700

Reference Scale Feedback

Value Percent Value Output Speed Value
32767 (1) 100% 130 Hz 60 Hz (2) 15123 (3)
16384 50% 65 Hz 60 Hz (2) 15123 (3)
8192 25% 32.5 Hz 32.5 Hz 8192
0 0% 0 Hz 0 Hz 0
(1)
A value of 32767 is equivalent to the Parameter 55 frequency value. The effects of
values greater than 32767 depend on whether the DPI host uses a bipolar or unipolar
direction mode. Refer to the documentation for your DPI host.
(2)
The drive runs at 60 Hz instead of 130 Hz or 65 Hz because Parameter 82 - [Maximum
Speed] sets 60 Hz as the maximum speed.
(3)
The Feedback value is also scaled based on the value of Parameter 55 - [Maximum
Freq], For example, 60/130 = 0.46 so 32767 x 0.46 = 15123.

For Reference/Feedback details about other DPI Hosts, refer to their

respective User Manuals.

Using Datalinks
A Datalink is a mechanism used by PowerFlex drives to transfer data to
and from the controller. Datalinks allow a parameter value to be changed
without using an Explicit Message. When enabled, each Datalink
occupies two 16-bit or 32-bit words in both the input and output image.
Parameter 08 - [Datalink Size] will indicate whether the drive uses
16-bit or 32-bit words for Datalinks.

Rules for Using Datalinks

• Each set of Datalink parameters in a PowerFlex drive can be used by

only one adapter. If more than one adapter is connected to a single
drive, multiple adapters must not try to use the same Datalink.
• Parameter settings in the drive determine the data passed through the
Datalink mechanism. Refer to the documentation for your drive.
• When you use a Datalink to change a value, the value is not written to
the Non-Volatile Storage (NVS). The value is stored in volatile
memory and lost when the drive loses power. Thus, use Datalinks
when you need to change a value of a parameter frequently.
6-18 ControlLogix Applications

32-Bit Parameters using 16-Bit Datalinks

To read (and/or write) a 32-bit parameter using 16-bit Datalinks,

typically both Datalinks of a pair (A, B, C, D) are set to the same 32-bit
parameter. For example, to read Parameter 09 - [Elapsed MWh] in a
PowerFlex 70, both Datalink A1 and A2 are set to “9.” Datalink A1 will
contain the least significant word (LSW) and Datalink A2 will contain
the most significant word (MSW). In this example, the Parameter 9 value
of 5.8 MWh is read as a “58” in Datalink A1.

Datalink Most/Least Significant Word Parameter Data (decimal)

A1 LSW 9 58
A2 MSW 9 0

Regardless of the Datalink combination, x1 will always contain the LSW

and x2 will always contain the MSW. In the following examples
Parameter 242 - [Power Up Marker] in a PowerFlex 70 contains a
value of 88.4541 hours.

Datalink Most/Least Significant Word Parameter Data (decimal)

A1 LSW 242 32573
A2 - Not Used - 0 0

Datalink Most/Least Significant Word Parameter Data (decimal)

A1 - Not Used - 0 0
A2 MSW 242 13

Datalink Most/Least Significant Word Parameter Data (decimal)

A2 MSW 242 13
B1 LSW 242 32573

32-bit data is stored in binary as follows:

MSW 231 through 216

LSW 215 through 20

Example:
Parameter 242 - [Power Up Marker] = 88.4541 hours
MSW = 13decimal = 1101binary = 219 + 218 + 216 = 851968
LSW = 32573
851968 + 32573 = 884541
 ControlLogix Applications 6-19

Function of the Example Program

The following example ladder logic program works with a ControlLogix
controller and a PowerFlex 70 or PowerFlex 700 drive. This example
program enables you to:
• Obtain Logic Status information from the drive.
• Use the Logic Command to control the drive (for example, start, stop).
• Send a Reference to the drive and receive Feedback from the drive.
• Send/Receive Datalink data to/from the drive.

Example Adapter Settings

• Nodes 2 and 3

Example Parameter Settings

Device Parameter Name Value Description
PowerFlex 70 90 Speed Ref A Sel 22 ‘DPI Port 5’ (20-COMM-C or Q)
Drive
300 Data In A1 140 Points to Pr. 140 [Accel Time 1]
301 Data In A2 142 Points to Pr. 142 [Decel Time 1]
302 Data In B1 100 Points to Pr. 100 [Jog Speed]
303 Data In B2 155 Points to Pr. 155 [Stop Mode A]
310 Data Out A1 140 Points to Pr. 140 [Accel Time 1]
311 Data Out A2 142 Points to Pr. 142 [Decel Time 1]
312 Data Out B1 100 Points to Pr. 100 [Jog Speed]
313 Data Out B2 155 Points to Pr. 155 [Stop Mode A]
20-COMM-C 13 DPI I/O Cfg xxx1 1111 Enables Cmd/Ref, Datalinks A-D
Adapter
25 M-S Input xxx1 1111 Configures the I/O Data to be
transferred from the network to the
or drive.
20-COMM-Q 26 M-S Output xxx1 1111 Configures the I/O Data to be
Adapter transferred from the drive to the
network.

Logic Command/Status Words

This example uses the Logic Command word and Logic Status word for
PowerFlex 70 and PowerFlex 700 drives. Refer to Appendix D, Logic
Command/Status Words to view these. The definition of the bits in these
words may vary if you are using a different DPI host. Refer to the
documentation for your drive.
6-20 ControlLogix Applications

RSLogix 5000 Ladder Logic Example Program

Figure 6.24 I/O Messaging

This rung determines whether the drive is running, and sets the DriveStatusRunning tag appropriately.

[Link][2].1
<PowerFlex70_02:[Link][2].1> DriveStatusRunning
0

This rung determines whether the drive is faulted, and sets the DriveStatusFaulted tag appropriately.
[Link][2].7
<PowerFlex70_02:[Link][2].7> DriveStatusFaulted
1

This rung moves the drive's frequency feedback to the DriveFeedback tag.

COP
2 Copy File
Source [Link][3]
<PowerFlex70_02:[Link][3]>
Dest DriveFeedback
Length 1

When the DriveCommandStart tag is true, this rung sends a start command to the drive.

[Link][0].1
DriveCommandStart <PowerFlex70_02:[Link][0].1>
3

When the DriveCommandNotStop tag is false, this rung sends a stop command to the drive. This rung uses an
XIO input instruction because Stop pushbuttons are usually normally closed so that the equipment stops if a wire
breaks.

[Link][0].0
DriveCommandNotStop <PowerFlex70_02:[Link][0].0>
4 /

When the DriveCommandJog tag is true, this rung sends a jog command to the drive.

[Link][0].2
DriveCommandJog <PowerFlex70_02:[Link][0].2>
5

When the DriveCommandClearFault tag is true, this rung sends a clear fault command to the drive.

[Link][0].3
DriveCommandClearFault <PowerFlex70_02:[Link][0].3>
6
 ControlLogix Applications 6-21

Figure 6.24 I/O Messaging (Continued)

This rung moves data from the DriveReference tag to the drive where it is used as a frequency reference.

COP
7 Copy File
Source DriveReference
Dest [Link][1]
<PowerFlex70_02:[Link][1]>
Length 1

This rung moves Datalink data from the drive.

COP
8 Copy File
Source [Link][4]
<PowerFlex70_02:[Link][4]>
Dest ParameterDataFromDrive[0]
Length 8

This rung moves Datalink data to the drive.

COP
9 Copy File
Source ParameterDataToDrive[0]
Dest [Link][2]
<PowerFlex70_02:[Link][2]>
Length 8

(End)
6-22 ControlLogix Applications

About Explicit Messaging

Explicit Messaging is used to transfer data that does not require
continuous updates. With Explicit Messaging, you can configure and
monitor a slave device’s parameters on the ControlNet network.

Performing Explicit Messages

There are five basic events in the Explicit Messaging process. The details
of each step will vary depending on the controller. Refer to the
documentation for your controller.

Important: There must be a request message and a response message

for all Explicit Messages, whether you are reading or
writing data.

Figure 6.25 Explicit Message Process

Set up and send

➊ Explicit Message Request
PWR

STS

Complete Explicit
➎ Message PORT

MOD

NET A

NET B

➍ Retrieve Explicit
Message Response
➋ ➌

Event

1. You format the required data and set up the ladder logic program to
send an Explicit Message request to the scanner module (download).
2. The scanner module transmits the Explicit Message Request to the
slave device over the ControlNet network.
3. The slave device transmits the Explicit Message Response back to
the scanner. The data is stored in the scanner buffer.
4. The controller retrieves the Explicit Message Response from the
scanner’s buffer (upload).
5. The Explicit Message is complete.
 ControlLogix Applications 6-23

Explicit Messaging Example

Figure 6.26 Explicit Messaging

This rung sends a CIP message to the PowerFlex 70 drive at ControlNet address 2. The data sent is obtained
from the MessageSendData tag. The data received is stored in the MessageReplyData tag. This MSG instruction
can be configured to send any CIP message.

EnableDriveMessage MSG
0 Type - CIP Generic EN
Message Control DriveMessageControl ... DN
ER

(End)

A Get_Attributes_Scattered Message allows for reaching multiple

parameters that may or may not be in sequential order (Figure 6.27).

Figure 6.27 Get_Attributes_Scattered Message Screen

Configuration Example Value Description Refer to . . .

Service Code 4b (Hex.) Get_Attributes_Scattered C-18
Class name 93 (Hex.) DPI Parameter Object C-15
Instance name 0 (Hex.) Class Attributes for Drive C-15
Attribute name 0 (Hex.) Class Instances for Drive C-15
Source Message Send Data Request Message —
Destination Message Reply Data Response Message —
6-24 ControlLogix Applications

Get Attributes Scattered example request and response data:

(Source) Request Data

Offset Value Description
0 12 Parameter Number = 12
1 0 (Pad Word)
2 0 (Pad Word)
3 11 Parameter Number = 11
4 0 (Pad Word)
5 0 (Pad Word)
6 10 Parameter Number = 10
7 0 (Pad Word)
8 0 (Pad Word)
9 9 Parameter Number = 9
10 0 (Pad Word)
11 0 (Pad Word)

(Destination) Response Data

Offset Value Description
0 12 Parameter Number = 12
1 3333 Value = 333.3VDC
2 0 (Pad Word)
3 11 Parameter Number = 11
4 0 Value = 0.0Hz
5 0 (Pad Word)
6 10 Parameter Number = 10
7 148 Value = 14.8Hrs
8 0
9 9 Parameter Number = 9
10 23 Value = 2.3MWh
11 0
 ControlLogix Applications 6-25

A Set_Attributes_Scattered message is used to write multiple parameters

that may or may not be in sequential order (Figure 6.28).

Figure 6.28 Set_Attributes_Scattered Message Screen

Configuration Example Value Description Refer to . . .

Service Code 4c (Hex.) Set_Attributes_Scattered C-18

Set_Attributes_Scattered example request and response data:

(Source) Request Data

Offset Value Description
0 45 Parameter Number = 45
1 50 Value = 0.5HP
2 0 (Pad Word)
3 44 Parameter Number = 44
4 1740 Value = 1740RPM
5 0 (Pad Word)
6 43 Parameter Number = 43
7 600 Value = 60.0Hz
8 0 (Pad Word)
9 42 Parameter Number = 42
10 16 Value = 1.6Amps
11 0 (Pad Word)
6-26 ControlLogix Applications

(Destination) Response Data

Offset Value Description
0 45 Parameter Number = 45
1 0 (Pad Word)
2 0 (Pad Word)
3 44 Parameter Number = 44
4 0 (Pad Word)
5 0 (Pad Word)
6 43 Parameter Number = 43
7 0 (Pad Word)
8 0 (Pad Word)
9 42 Parameter Number = 42
10 0 (Pad Word)
11 0 (Pad Word)

A Set_Attribute_Single message is used to write a single parameter

(Figure 6.29).

Figure 6.29 Set_Attribute_Single Message Screen

Configuration Example Value Description Refer to . . .

Service Code 10 (Hex.) Set_Attribute_Single C-7
Class name f (Hex.) Parameter Object C-5
Instance name 45 (Decimal) Drive Parameter 45 C-5
Attribute name 1 (Hex.) Parameter Value Attribute C-6
 ControlLogix Applications 6-27

Set_Attribute_Single example (writing PowerFlex 70 Parameter 45 in

Figure 6.29):

Send Data
Offset Value Description
0 50 Value = 0.50HP

A Get_Attribute_Single message is used to read a single parameter

(Figure 6.30).

Figure 6.30 Get_Attribute_Single Message Screen

Configuration Example Value Description Refer to . . .

Service Code e (Hex.) Get_Attribute_Single C-7
Class name f (Hex.) Parameter Object C-5
Instance name 45 (Decimal) Drive Parameter 45 C-5
Attribute name 1 (Hex.) Parameter Value Attribute C-6

Get Attributes Single example (reading PowerFlex 70 Parameter 45 in

Figure 6.30):

Reply Data
Offset Value Description
0 50 Value = 0.50HP
6-28 ControlLogix Applications

Notes:
 Chapter 7

Troubleshooting

Chapter 7 provides information for diagnosing and troubleshooting

potential problems with the adapter.

Topic Page Topic Page

Understanding the Status Indicators 7-1 Net A or B Independently 7-4
PORT Status Indicator 7-2 Viewing Adapter Diagnostic Items 7-5
MOD Status Indicator 7-3 Viewing and Clearing Events 7-6
Net A and B Together 7-4

Understanding the Status Indicators

The ControlNet adapter has four status indicators. They can be viewed
on the adapter or through the drive cover. See Figure 7.1.

Figure 7.1 Status Indicators (location on drive may vary)

PWR

STS

➊ ➊
➋ PORT

MOD
➋
➌ ➌
Net A

Net B

➍ ➍

20-COMM-C
(coax) shown

Item Status Indicator Description Page

➊ PORT DPI Connection Status 7-2
➋ MOD Adapter Status 7-3
➌ Net A ControlNet A Status 7-4
➍ Net B ControlNet B Status 7-4
7-2 Troubleshooting

PORT Status Indicator

Status Cause Corrective Action

Off The adapter is not powered • Securely connect the adapter to the drive using the
or is not connected properly Internal Interface cable.
to the drive.
• Apply power to the drive.
Flashing Red The adapter is not receiving • Verify that cables are securely connected.
a ping message from the
drive. • Cycle power to the drive.
Solid Red The drive has refused an I/O Important: Cycle power to the drive after making any
connection from the adapter. of the following corrections:

Another DPI peripheral is • Verify that all DPI cables are securely connected
using the same DPI port as and not damaged. Replace cables if necessary.
the adapter.
• Verify that the DPI Host supports Datalinks.
• Configure the adapter to use a Datalink that is not
already being used by another peripheral.
Orange The adapter is connected to Connect the adapter to a product that supports
a product that does not Allen-Bradley DPI communications (for example,
support Allen-Bradley DPI PowerFlex drives).
communications.
Flashing The adapter is establishing No action required. Normal behavior if no DPI I/O is
Green an I/O connection to the enabled.
drive.
Solid Green The adapter is properly No action required.
connected and is
communicating with the
drive.
 Troubleshooting 7-3

MOD Status Indicator

Status Cause Corrective Action

Off The adapter is not powered. • Securely connect the adapter to the drive using the
Internal Interface cable.
• Apply power to the drive.
Flashing Red The adapter has failed the • Clear faults in the adapter.
firmware test.
• Cycle power to the drive.
The adapter is being flash • If cycling power does not correct the problem, the
upgraded.
parameter settings may have been corrupted.
Reset defaults and reconfigure the adapter.
• If resetting defaults does not correct the problem,
flash the adapter with the latest firmware release.
Solid Red The adapter has failed the • Cycle power to the drive.
hardware test.
• Replace the adapter.
Flashing The adapter is operational, • Place the scanner in RUN mode.
Green but is not transferring I/O
data. • Program the controller to recognize and transmit I/O
to the adapter.
• Configure the adapter for the program in the
controller.
• Normal behavior if no DPI I/O is enabled.
Solid Green The adapter is operational No action required.
and transferring I/O data.
7-4 Troubleshooting

Net A and B Together

Status Cause Corrective Actions

Both LEDs are A reset occurred or there is Apply power to the adapter.
off. no power.
Both LEDs are A link interface failed. • Check media for broken cables, loose connectors,
steady red. missing terminators, etc.
• Power cycle or reset the adapter. If the problem
persists, contact Rockwell Automation, Inc. support.
LEDs are The adapter is in self-test No action required. The adapter will exit this mode
alternating mode. when the self-test is completed.
red/green.
LEDs are There is a bad node • Verify that all node addresses are unique.
alternating configuration.
red/off. • Check the adapter’s configuration.
• Check media for broken cables, loose connectors,
missing terminators, etc.
• Power cycle or reset the adapter.

Net A or B Independently

Status Cause Corrective Actions

One channel That channel is disabled or Program the network for redundant media, if required.
LED is steady not supported.
off.
One channel There is an invalid link • Power cycle or reset the adapter.
LED is flashing configuration for that
red/green. channel. • Reset the controller.
• If the problem persists, contact Rockwell
Automation, Inc. support.
One channel The channel is not receiving Check media for broken cables, loose connectors,
LED is flashing network activity. missing terminators, etc.
red/off.
One channel A temporary channel error Verify the controller is present on the network and
LED is flashing has occurred, or the channel working.
green/off. is in listen-only mode.
One channel Normal operation for that No action required.
LED is steady channel.
green.
 Troubleshooting 7-5

Viewing Adapter Diagnostic Items

The following adapter diagnostic device items can be viewed using
DriveExplorer (version 2.01 or higher) or DriveExecutive (version 1.01 or
higher) software, or a PowerFlex LCD HIM (Diagnostic/Device Items).

No. Name Description

1 Common Logic Current value of the common Logic Command being
Cmd transmitted to the drive by this adapter.
2 Prod Logic Cmd Current value of the product-specific Logic Command being
transmitted to the drive by this adapter.
3 Reference Current value of the product-specific Reference being
transmitted to the drive by this adapter.
4 Common Logic Current value of the common Logic Status being received from
Sts the drive by this adapter.
5 Prod Logic Sts Current value of the product-specific Logic Status being
received from the drive by this adapter.
6 Feedback Current value of the product-specific Feedback being received
from the drive by this adapter.
7 Datalink A1 In Current value of respective Datalink In being transmitted to the
8 Datalink A2 In drive by this adapter. (If not using a Datalink, this parameter
should have a value of zero.)
9 Datalink B1 In
10 Datalink B2 In
11 Datalink C1 In
12 Datalink C2 In
13 Datalink D1 In
14 Datalink D2 In
15 Datalink A1 Out Current value of respective Datalink Out being received from
16 Datalink A2 Out the drive by this adapter. (If the drive indicates a 16-bit datalink
size, the value appears in the least significant 16 bits of this
17 Datalink B1 Out
diagnostic item, and the most significant 16 bits are zero.)
18 Datalink B2 Out
19 Datalink C1 Out
20 Datalink C2 Out
21 Datalink D1 Out
22 Datalink D2 Out
23 DPI Rx Errors Current value of the DPI Receive error counter.
24 DPI Rx Err Max Maximum value (since reset) of the DPI Receive error counter.
25 DPI Tx Errors Current value of the DPI Transmit error counter
26 DPI Tx Err Max Maximum value (since reset) of the DPI Transmit error counter.
27 Node Address SW Current value of the node address switches.
28 Boot Flash Count Number of times the boot firmware in the adapter has been
flash updated.
29 App Flash Count Number of times the application firmware in the adapter has
been flash updated.
30 M-S Input Size Size of data transferred from the network to the drive.
31 M-S Output Size Size of data transferred from the drive to the network.
32 OPT Status Operating status of optional I/O board (in External Comms Kit).
For the meanings of the individual bits, see Chapter 8, Viewing
Optional I/O Diagnostic Items.
33 OPT RX Errors Number of optional I/O board receive errors.
34 OPT FW Version Firmware version of optional I/O board (in External Comms Kit).
7-6 Troubleshooting

Viewing and Clearing Events

The adapter maintains an event queue that reports the history of its
actions. You can view the event queue using a PowerFlex LCD HIM, or
DriveExplorer (version 2.01 or higher) or DriveExecutive (version 1.01
or higher) software.

To view and clear events

Step Keys Example Screen
Viewing Events
1. Access parameters in the adapter.
Refer to Chapter 3, Using the
PowerFlex HIM.
2. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow to
scroll to Diagnostics. OR Main Menu:
Diagnostics
3. Press Enter to display the Diagnostics Parameter
menu in the adapter. Device Select
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the
Events option and then View Event
Queue option.
5. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow to OR
scroll through the events. The most Event Q: 1 E3
recent event is Event 1. Ping Time Flt

Clearing Events
1. Access parameters in the adapter.
Refer to Chapter 3, Using the
PowerFlex HIM.
2. Press the Up Arrow or Down Arrow to
scroll to Diagnostics. OR

3. Press Enter to display the Diagnostics

menu in the adapter.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to enter the
Events option and then the Clear Dgn: Events
Event option or Clr Event Queue View Event Queue
option. A message will pop up to Clear Event
confirm that you want to clear the Clr Event Queue
message or queue.
5. Press Enter to clear all events out of
the event queue. All event queue
entries will then display “No Event.”
 Troubleshooting 7-7

Events

Many events in the Event queue occur under normal operation. If you
encounter unexpected communications problems, the events may help
you or Allen-Bradley personnel troubleshoot the problem. The following
events may appear in the event queue:

Code Event Description

1 No Event Empty event queue entry.
2 DPI Bus Off Flt A bus-off condition was detected on DPI. This event may be
caused by loose or broken cables or by noise.
3 Ping Time Flt A ping message was not received on DPI within the specified
time.
4 Port ID Flt The adapter is not connected to a correct port on a DPI
product.
5 Port Change Flt The DPI port changed.
6 Host Sent Reset The drive sent a reset event message.
7 EEPROM Sum Flt Startup sequence detected corrupt adapter EEPROM
storage.
8 Online @ 125 kbps The adapter detected the drive communicating at 125 kbps.
9 Online @ 500 kbps The adapter detected the drive communicating at 500 kbps.
10 Bad Host Flt The adapter was connected to an incompatible product.
11 Dup Port Flt Another peripheral with the same port number is already in
use.
12 Type 0 Login The adapter has logged in for Type 0 control.
13 Type 0 Time Flt The adapter has not received a Type 0 status message within
the specified time.
14 DL Login The adapter has logged into a Datalink.
15 DL Reject Flt The drive rejected an attempt to log in to a Datalink because
the Datalink is not supported or is used by another peripheral.
16 DL Time Flt The adapter has not received a Datalink message within the
specified time.
17 Reserved Not used.
18 Control Disabled The adapter has sent a “Soft Control Disable” command to the
drive.
19 Control Enabled The adapter has sent a “Soft Control Enable” command to the
drive.
20 Message Timeout A Client-Server message sent by the adapter was not
completed.
21 Flt Cfg Error Flt Cfg for the Reference or Datalinks is set to a value greater
than 65,535 and the drive requires a 16-bit value.
22 App CRC Flt Startup sequence detected corrupt application firmware.
23 App Updated Statup sequence detected new application firmware.
24 CN Comm Flt The adapter detected a communications fault on the network.
25 CN Sent Reset The adapter received a reset from the network.
26 CN Close Flt An I/O connection from the network to the adapter was
closed.
27 CN Idle Flt The adapter is receiving “Idle” packets from the network.
28 CN Open An I/O connection to the adapter from the network has been
opened.
7-8 Troubleshooting

Code Event Description

29 Net Timeout Flt An I/O connection from the network to the adapter has timed
out.
30 PCCC IO Close The device sending PCCC control messages to the adapter
has sent the PCCC Control Timeout to a value of zero.
31 PCCC IO Open The adapter has begun receiving PCCC control messages
(the PCCC Control Timeout was previously set to a non-zero
value).
32 PCCC IO Time Flt The adapter has not received a PCCC control message within
the specified PCCC Control Timeout interval.
33 Watchdog T/O Flt The software watchdog detects a failure.
34 EEPROM Init Startup sequence detected a blank EEPROM map revision.
Intended to happen in factory test.
35 DPI Fault Clear The drive issued this because a fault was cleared.
36 Normal Startup The adapter successfully started up.
37 Manual Reset The adapter was reset by the user.
38 OPT Open The adapter began exchanging I/O data with the I/O option.
39 OPT Close The adapter forced a fault condition on the I/O option.
40 OPT Timeout Communication between the adapter and the I/O option was
disrupted.
 Chapter 8

Using the Adapter in an External DPI

Comms Kit

Chapter 8 provides information and examples that explain how to use the
adapter in an External DPI Comms Kit (20-XCOMM-DC-BASE).

The adapter is typically installed in the internal communication slot on

the PowerFlex drive. However, there are some instances when an
externally mounted adapter may be desired:

• The PowerFlex drive is already connected to an existing network,

such as Remote I/O, and a second network is desired for software
tools (DriveExplorer, DriveExecutive, etc.), data collection, etc.

• The PowerFlex drive is remotely located next to some I/O devices

that also need to be networked. The External DPI Comms Kit has an
option slot for general-purpose network I/O that a controller can use.
Both the drive and I/O devices are handled as one node on the
network, saving network node count.

Topic Page
External DPI Comms Kit (20-XCOMM-DC-BASE) 8-2
I/O Board Option (20-XCOMM-IO-OPT1) 8-2
Understanding the I/O Image (Drive + I/O Option) 8-3
Configuring the Communication Adapter to Use the Optional I/O Data 8-4
Viewing Optional I/O Diagnostic Items 8-5
8-2 Using the Adapter in an External DPI Comms Kit

External DPI Comms Kit (20-XCOMM-DC-BASE)

This adapter can be installed in an External DPI Comms Kit.

Figure 8.1 Mounting and Connecting the Adapter

Comms Kit Comms Kit Enclosure Cover

Enclosure Base (with adapter mounted inside)

Internal Interface Cable

(connects power supply board
in enclosure base to adapter)

For further information, refer to the 20-XCOMM-DC-BASE Installation

Instructions (Publication Number 20COMM-IN001…).

I/O Board Option (20-XCOMM-IO-OPT1)

The I/O Board option can be used with the adapter (20-COMM-C Series
B or 20-COMM-Q Series A, Firmware [Link] or higher required) when
installed in the External DPI Comms Kit. The I/O Board provides (6)
DC inputs and (2) Relay outputs for use by a controller on the network.

Figure 8.2 I/O Connector Function Descriptions

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
IN1 O2 - NO
OUT2
IN2 O2 - COM
IN3 O1 - NC
IN4 O1 - COM OUT1
IN5 O1 - NO
IN6
INPUT COM

For further information, refer to the 20-XCOMM-IO-OPT1 Installation

Instructions (Publication Number 20COMM-IN002…).
 Using the Adapter in an External DPI Comms Kit 8-3

Understanding the I/O Image (Drive + I/O Option)

The data for the optional I/O Board is sent over the I/O connection using
Datalink D. When the optional I/O Board is installed in the External
DPI Comms Kit, Datalink D is dedicated for this function only and is not
available for other uses. When the 20-COMM-C/Q adapter detects the
presence of the optional I/O Board, the I/O image is modified as shown
in Figure 8.3.

Figure 8.3 Example I/O Image with Datalink D Dedicated to I/O Board and All I/O Enabled

ControlNet DPI
Controller Scanner Adapter PowerFlex Drive
Word and I/O
Output 0 Logic Command Logic Command
Image 1 Reference Reference
(Write) 2 Datalink In A1 Data In A1
3 Datalink In A2 Data In A2
4 Datalink In B1 Data In B1
5 Datalink In B2 Data In B2
6 Datalink In C1 Data In C1
7 Datalink In C2 Data In C2
8 Datalink In D1 Opt. I/O Data In D1
9 Datalink In D2 Board Data In D2
(Outputs)
Input (1)
0 Pad Word
Image 1 Pad Word (1)
(Read) 2 Logic Status Logic Status
3 Feedback Feedback
4 Datalink Out A1 Data Out A1
5 Datalink Out A2 Data Out A2
6 Datalink Out B1 Data Out B1
7 Datalink Out B2 Data Out B2
8 Datalink Out C1 Data Out C1
9 Datalink Out C2 Data Out C2
10 Datalink Out D1 Opt. I/O Data Out D1
11 Datalink Out D2 Board Data Out D2
(Inputs)

Message Message Message

Handler Buffer Handler
1
Required by ControlLogix. May or may not be required by other controllers.

The data from the I/O Board is loaded into the Datalink word starting with
bit 0 of Datalink D1 and concluding with bit 14. Bit 15 of Datalink D1 is
reserved as an input valid Status flag. When the input data is valid, bit 15 = 1.

For example, for the 20-XCOMM-IO-OPT1, the digital inputs are

mapped as follows:
8-4 Using the Adapter in an External DPI Comms Kit

Datalink Out D1 Word

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷

Status IN6 ... IN1

The digital outputs are mapped as follows:

Datalink In D1 Word
Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
✷ ✷
OUT1
OUT2

Important: On power-up or reset, the outputs will be in a

“non-activated” state.

Configuring the Communication Adapter to Use the

Optional I/O Data
To configure the Communication Adapter to use the optional I/O Board,
Parameters 13 - [DPI I/O Cfg], 25 - [M-S Input] and 26 - [M-S
Output] must be set.

To send Input and Output data from the optional I/O board to the
network
• Turn on bit 4 in Parameter 25 - [M-S Input] (“1xxxx”).
• Turn on bit 4 in Parameter 26 - [M-S Output] (“1xxxx”).
• Turn off bit 4 in Parameter 13 - [DPI I/O Cfg] (“0xxxx”).

Setting the Datalink D bit 4 in the M-S Input and M-S Output parameters
directs the Communication Adapter to send Datalink D back to the
controller. Turning off bit 4 in the DPI I/O Cfg parameter directs the
Communication Adapter to not send Datalink D data back to the drive.
For more information on I/O Messaging and Configuring Datalinks,
please see Chapter 5 or Chapter 6.

If the I/O Board Fault Action Jumper (JMP1) is set to the Fault
Configurable position, Parameter 23 - [Flt Cfg D1 In] is used to set the
states of the outputs when the I/O Board takes its Fault Action. For
details on setting the Fault Action jumper, see the 20-XCOMM-IO-OPT1
Installation Instructions (Publication Number 20COMM-IN002…).
 Using the Adapter in an External DPI Comms Kit 8-5

Viewing Optional I/O Diagnostic Items

Viewing communication adapter diagnostic item 32 (OPT Status) shows
the operating status of the optional I/O board:

Bit State Status Indication Description

0 1 (On) OPT Present I/O data is being exchanged with the
communication adapter.
1 1 (On) OPT Faulted The I/O board is taking its fault action.
2 1 (On) Hold Last Fault Action is “Hold Last.”
3 1 (On) Send Flt Cfg Fault Action is “Fault Config.”

Viewing communication adapter diagnostic item 33 (OPT RX Errors)

shows the number of I/O board receive errors.

Viewing communication adapter diagnostic item 34 (OPT FW Version)

shows the present firmware version on the optional I/O board.

Diagnostic item 13 (Datalink D1 In) will show the status of the outputs
as a combined decimal value. For example, a “0” decimal (“00” binary)
indicates both outputs are off and a “3” decimal (“11” binary) indicates
both outputs are on. Note: A status bit is not used for outputs.

Diagnostic item 21 (Datalink D1 Out) will show the status of the inputs
as a combined decimal value, including the status bit 15. For example,
inputs valid and all on would show:

Datalink Out D1 Word

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
32831 decimal = 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1

Status IN6 ... IN1

Inputs valid and all off (zero) would show:

Datalink Out D1 Word

Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
32768 decimal = 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Status IN6 ... IN1

8-6 Using the Adapter in an External DPI Comms Kit

Notes:
 Appendix A

Specifications

Appendix A presents the specifications for the 20-COMM-C (coax) and

20-COMM-Q (fiber) adapters. The specifications are identical, except
where the adapters are identified separately.

Topic Page
Communications A-1
Electrical A-1
Mechanical A-1
Environmental A-2
Regulatory Compliance A-2

Communications

Network
Protocol ControlNet
Data Rates 5M baud
Media Coax (20-COMM-C) with BNC connector
Fiber (20-COMM-Q) with V-pin type connector
Drive
Protocol DPI
Data Rates 125 kbps or 500 kbps

Electrical

Consumption
Drive 275 mA @ 5 VDC supplied through the drive
Network None

Mechanical

Dimensions
Height 16 mm (0.624 inches)
Length 103 mm (4 inches)
Width 80 mm (3.125 inches)
Weight 85g (3 oz.)
A-2 Specifications

Environmental

Temperature
Operating -10 to 50° C (14 to 149° F)
Storage -40 to 85° C (-40 to 185° F)
Relative Humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing
Atmosphere Important: Adapter must not be installed in an area
where the ambient atmosphere contains volatile or
corrosive gas, vapors or dust. If the adapter is not going
to be installed for a period of time, it must be stored in an
area where it will not be exposed to a corrosive
atmosphere.

Regulatory Compliance

UL UL508C
cUL CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 14-M91
CE EN50178 and EN61800-3
CTick EN61800-3

NOTE: This is a product of Category C3 according to IEC 61800-3. It is

not intended for operation in a domestic environment.
 Appendix B

Adapter Parameters

Appendix B provides information about the ControlNet adapter

parameters.

Topic Page
About Parameter Numbers B-1
Parameter List B-1

About Parameter Numbers

The parameters in the adapter are numbered consecutively. However,
depending on which configuration tool you use, they may have different
numbers.

Configuration Tool Numbering Scheme

• HIM The adapter parameters begin with parameter 01. For
• DriveExplorer example, Parameter 01 - [DPI Port] is parameter 01 as
• DriveExecutive indicated by this manual.
• Explicit Messaging The adapter parameters are appended to the list of drive
• RSNetWorx for ControlNet parameters. For example, with a drive with 300
parameters, Parameter 01 - [DPI Port] is parameter 301.

Parameter List

Parameter
No. Name and Description Details
01 [DPI Port] Default: 5
Displays the port to which the adapter is Minimum: 0
connected. This will usually be port 5. Maximum: 7
Type: Read Only
02 [DPI Data Rate] Default: 0 = 125 kbps
Displays the data rate (kilobits per second) used Values: 0 = 125 kbps
by the drive. This data rate is set in the drive, and 1 = 500 kbps
the adapter detects it. Type: Read Only
B-2 Adapter Parameters

Parameter
No. Name and Description Details
03 [CN Addr Cfg] Default: 2
Sets the ControlNet node address if the Node Minimum: 1
Address Switches are set to “00.” (Updates Maximum: 99
Parameter 04 - [CN Addr Act] after reset.) Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: Yes
04 [CN Addr Act] Default: 2
Displays the ControlNet node address actually Minimum: 1
used by the adapter. Maximum: 99
Type: Read Only
05 [CN Rate Cfg] Default: 0 = 5 Mbps
Sets the ControlNet data rate (megabits per Values: 0 = 5 Mbps
second) at which the adapter communicates. Type: Read/Write
(Updates Parameter 06 - [CN Rate Act] after a Reset Required: Yes
reset.)
06 [CN Rate Act] Default: 0 = 5 Mbps
Displays the ControlNet data rate (megabits per Values: 0 = 5 Mbps
second) actually used by the adapter. Type: Read Only
07 [Ref/Fdbk Size] Default: 0 = 16-bit
Displays the size of the Reference/Feedback. The Values: 0 = 16-bit
drive determines the size of the Reference/ 1 = 32-bit
Feedback. Type: Read Only
08 [Datalink Size] Default: 0 = 16-bit
Displays the size of each Datalink word. The drive Values: 0 = 16-bit
determines the size of Datalinks. 1 = 32-bit
Type: Read Only
09 [Reset Module] Default: 0 = Ready
No action if set to “Ready.” Resets the adapter if Values: 0 = Ready
set to “Reset Module.” Restores the adapter to its 1 = Reset Module
factory default settings if set to “Set Defaults.” This 2 = Set Defaults
parameter is a command. It will be reset to “0 = Type: Read/Write
Ready” after the command has been performed. Reset Required: No

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the adapter is

transmitting I/O that controls the drive, the drive may fault when you reset the
! adapter. Determine how your drive will respond before resetting a connected
adapter.

10 [Comm Flt Action] Default: 0 = Fault

Sets the action that the adapter and drive will take Values: 0 = Fault
if the adapter detects that network 1 = Stop
communications have been disrupted. This setting 2 = Zero Data
is effective only if I/O that controls the drive is 3 = Hold Last
transmitted through the adapter. 4 = Send Flt Cfg
Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: No

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Parameter 10 - [Comm

Flt Action] lets you determine the action of the adapter and connected drive if the
! communications are disrupted. By default, this parameter faults the drive. You can
set this parameter so that the drive continues to run. Precautions should be taken
to ensure that the setting of this parameter does not create a risk of injury or
equipment damage. When commissioning the drive, verify that your system
responds correctly to various situations (for example, a disconnected cable).
 Adapter Parameters B-3

Parameter
No. Name and Description Details
11 [Idle Flt Action] Default: 0 = Fault
Sets the action that the adapter and drive will take Values: 0 = Fault
if the adapter detects that the scanner is idle 1 = Stop
because the controller was switched to program 2 = Zero Data
mode. This setting is effective only if I/O that 3 = Hold Last
controls the drive is transmitted through the 4 = Send Flt Cfg
adapter. Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: No

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Parameter 11 - [Idle Flt

Action] lets you determine the action of the adapter and connected drive if the
! scanner is idle. By default, this parameter faults the drive. You can set this
parameter so that the drive continues to run. Precautions should be taken to
ensure that the setting of this parameter does not create a risk of injury or
equipment damage. When commissioning the drive, verify that your system
responds correctly to various situations (for example, a faulted controller).

12 [CN Active Cfg] Default: 0 = Switches

Displays the source from which the adapter node Values: 0 = Switches
address is taken. This will either be switches or 1 = EEPROM
Parameter 03 - [CN Addr Cfg] in EEPROM. It is Type: Read Only
determined by the settings of the Node Address
Switches on the adapter.
13 [DPI I/O Cfg] Default: xxx0 0001
Sets the I/O that is transferred through the adapter Bit Values: 0 = I/O disabled
to the drive. 1 = I/O enabled
Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: Yes
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit Definitions
Default x x x 0 0 0 0 1 0 = Cmd/Ref
1 = Datalink A
2 = Datalink B
3 = Datalink C
4 = Datalink D
5 = Not Used
6 = Not Used
7 = Not Used
14 [DPI I/O Active] Default: xxx0 0001
Displays the I/O that the adapter is actively Bit Values: 0 = I/O disabled
transmitting to the drive. The value of this 1 = I/O enabled
parameter will usually be equal to the value of Type: Read Only
Parameter 13 - [DPI I/O Cfg].
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit Definitions
Default x x x 0 0 0 0 1 0 = Cmd/Ref
1 = Datalink A
2 = Datalink B
3 = Datalink C
4 = Datalink D
5 = Not Used
6 = Not Used
7 = Not Used
B-4 Adapter Parameters

Parameter
No. Name and Description Details
15 [Flt Cfg Logic] Default: 0000 0000 0000 0000
Sets the Logic Command data that is sent to the Minimum: 0000 0000 0000 0000
drive if any of the following is true: Maximum: 1111 1111 1111 1111
Type: Read/Write
• Parameter 10 - [Comm Flt Action] is set to Reset Required: No
“Send Flt Cfg” and communications are
disrupted.
• Parameter 11 - [Idle Flt Action] is set to “Send
Flt Cfg” and the scanner is idle.
The bit definitions will depend on the drive to
which the adapter is connected.
16 [Flt Cfg Ref] Default: 0
Sets the Reference data that is sent to the drive if Minimum: 0
any of the following is true: Maximum: 4294967295
Type: Read/Write
• Parameter 10 - [Comm Flt Action] is set to Reset Required: No
“Send Flt Cfg” and communications are
disrupted. Important: If the drive uses a 16-bit
• Parameter 11 - [Idle Flt Action] is set to “Send Reference, the most significant word of this
value must be set to zero (0) or a fault will
Flt Cfg” and the scanner is idle. occur.
17 [Flt Cfg A1 In] Default: 0
18 [Flt Cfg A2 In] Default: 0
19 [Flt Cfg B1 In] Default: 0
20 [Flt Cfg B2 In] Default: 0
21 [Flt Cfg C1 In] Default: 0
22 [Flt Cfg C2 In] Default: 0
23 [Flt Cfg D1 In] Default: 0
24 [Flt Cfg D2 In] Default: 0
Sets the data that is sent to the Datalink in the Minimum: 0
drive if any of the following is true: Maximum: 4294967295
Type: Read/Write
• Parameter 10 - [Comm Flt Action] is set to Reset Required: No
“Send Flt Cfg” and communications are
disrupted. Important: If the drive uses 16-bit
Datalinks, the most significant word of this
• Parameter 11 - [Idle Flt Action] is set to “Send
Flt Cfg” and the scanner is idle. value must be set to zero (0) or a fault will
occur.
25 [M-S Input] Default: xxx0 0001
Sets the Master-Slave input data. This data is Bit Values: 0 = I/O disabled
produced by the scanner and consumed by the 1 = I/O enabled
adapter. Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: Yes
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit Definitions
Default x x x 0 0 0 0 1 0 = Cmd/Ref
1 = Datalink A Input
2 = Datalink B Input
3 = Datalink C Input
4 = Datalink D Input
5 = Not Used
6 = Not Used
7 = Not Used
 Adapter Parameters B-5

Parameter
No. Name and Description Details
26 [M-S Output] Default: xxx0 0001
Sets the Master-Slave output data. This data is Bit Values: 0 = I/O disabled
produced by the adapter and consumed by the 1 = I/O enabled
scanner. Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: Yes
Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit Definitions
Default x x x 0 0 0 0 1 0 = Cmd/Ref
1 = Datalink A Output
2 = Datalink B Output
3 = Datalink C Output
4 = Datalink D Output
5 = Not Used
6 = Not Used
7 = Not Used
27 [Ref Adjust] Default: 100.00
Sets the percent scale factor for the Reference Minimum: 0.00
from the network. Maximum: 200.00
Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: No

ATTENTION: To guard against equipment damage and/or personal injury, note

that changes to Parameter 27 - [Ref Adjust] take effect immediately. A drive
! receiving its Reference from the adapter will receive the newly scaled Reference,
resulting in a change of speed.
B-6 Adapter Parameters

Notes:
 Appendix C

ControlNet Objects
Appendix C presents information about the ControlNet objects that can
be accessed using Explicit Messages. For information on the format of
Explicit Messages and example ladder logic programs, refer to:

• Chapter 5 for PLC-5 in Explicit Messaging Example section.

• Chapter 6 for ControlLogix in Explicit Messaging Example section.

Object Class Code Page

Hex. Dec.
Identity Object 0x01 1 C-2
Register Object 0x07 7 C-3
Parameter Object 0x0F 15 C-5
Parameter Group Object 0x10 16 C-8
PCCC Object 0x67 103 C-10
DPI Device Object 0x92 146 C-12
DPI Parameter Object 0x93 147 C-15
DPI Fault Object 0x97 151 C-23
DPI Alarm Object 0x98 152 C-25
DPI Time Object 0x9B 155 C-27

TIP: Refer to the ControlNet specification for more information about

ControlNet objects. Information about the ControlNet specification is
available on the ControlNet web site ([Link]

Supported Data Types

Data Type Description
BOOL 8-bit value -- low bit is true or false
BOOL[n] Array of n bits
BYTE 8-bit unsigned integer
CONTAINER 32-bit parameter value -- sign extended if necessary
DWORD 32-bit unsigned integer
INT 16-bit signed integer
LWORD 64-bit unsigned integer
SHORT_STRING 1-byte length indicator + that many characters
STRING[n] Array of n characters
STRUCT Structure name only -- no size in addition to elements
TCHAR 8 or 16-bit character
UDINT 32-bit unsigned integer
UINT 16-bit unsigned integer
USINT 8-bit unsigned integer
WORD 16-bit unsigned integer
C-2 ControlNet Objects

Identity Object

Class Code
Hexadecimal Decimal
0x01 1

Instances

The number of instances depends on the number of components in the

device connected to the adapter. This number of components can be read
in Instance 0, Attribute 2.

Instance Description
0 Class
1 Entire device (DPI host)
2-7 DPI Peripherals on ports 1 - 6

Class Attributes
Attribute Access Name Data Type Description
ID Rule
2 Get Max Instance UINT Total number of instances

Instance Attributes
Attribute Access Name Data Type Description
ID Rule
1 Get Vendor ID UINT 1 = Allen-Bradley
2 Get Device Type UINT 120
3 Get Product Code UINT Number identifying product
name and rating
4 Get Revision: STRUCT of:
Major USINT Value varies
Minor USINT Value varies
5 Get Status WORD Bit 0 = Owned
Bit 2 = Configured
Bit 10 = Recoverable fault
Bit 11 = Unrecoverable fault
6 Get Serial Number UDINT Unique 32-bit number
7 Get Product Name SHORT_
STRING Product name and rating

Services
Service Code Implemented for: Service Name
Class Instance
0x05 Yes Yes Reset
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
 ControlNet Objects C-3

Register Object

Class Code
Hexadecimal Decimal
0x07 7

Instances
Instance Description
1 All I/O data being read from the DPI device (read-only)
2 All I/O data written to the DPI device (read/write)
3 Logic Status and Feedback data (read-only)
4 Logic Command and Reference data (read/write)
5 Datalink A (input data from device to scanner) (read only)
6 Datalink A (output data from scanner to device) (read/write)
7 Datalink B (input data from device to scanner) (read only)
8 Datalink B (output data from scanner to device) (read/write)
9 Datalink C (input data from device to scanner) (read only)
10 Datalink C (output data from scanner to device) (read/write)
11 Datalink D (input data from device to scanner) (read only)
12 Datalink D (output data from scanner to device) (read/write)
13 Logic Status and Feedback Data (read-only)
14 Mask (1) (read/write)
(1)
The mask command word is set to the value of the first word of the data where there
are ones in the second word of the data. Command = (word 1 and not word 2) or (word
1 and word 2). This only controls specified bits in the Logic Command data to the DPI
product and does not change the Reference value.

Class Attributes
Attribute Access Rule Name Data Type Description
ID
100 Set Control Timeout UINT Control timeout in seconds
C-4 ControlNet Objects

Register Object (Continued)

Instance Attributes
Attribute Access Rule Name Data Type Description
ID
1 Get Bad Flag BOOL If set to 1, then attribute 4 may contain
invalid, bad or otherwise corrupt data.
0 = good
1 = bad
2 Get Direction BOOL Direction of data transfer
0 = Producer Register (Drive to ControlNet)
1 = Consumer Register (ControlNet to Drive)
3 Get Size UINT Size of register data in bits
4 Conditional (1) Data ARRAY of Data to be transferred
BITS
(1)
The access rule of Set is optional if attribute 2, Direction = 1. If Direction = 0, the access rule
is Get.

Important: Setting a Register object attribute can only be accomplished

through a connection with a non-zero control timeout
attribute.

Service Code Implemented for: Service Name

Class Instance
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x10 Yes Yes Set_Attribute_Single
 ControlNet Objects C-5

Parameter Object

Class Code
Hexadecimal Decimal
0x0F 15

Instances

The number of instances depends on the number of parameters in the

DPI drive. The adapter parameters are appended to the list of drive
parameters. The total number of parameters can be read in Instance 0,
Attribute 2.

Instance Description
0 Class Attributes
1 Drive Parameter 1 Attributes
…

n Last Drive Parameter Attributes

n+1 Adapter Parameter 1 Attributes
…

n + 27 Last Adapter Parameter Attributes

Class Attributes
Attribute Access Name Data Type Description
ID Rule
1 Get Revision UINT 1
2 Get Max Instance UINT Number of parameters
8 Get Parameter WORD 0 = False, 1 = True
Class Bit 0 = Supports parameter instances
Descriptor Bit 1 = Supports full attributes
Bit 2 = Must do NVS save command
Bit 3 = Parameters are stored in NVS
9 Get Configuration UINT 0
Assembly
Instance
10 Set Native USINT 0 = English
Language 1 = French
2 = Spanish
3 = Italian
4 = German
5 = Japanese
6 = Portuguese
7 = Mandarin Chinese
8 = Russian
9 = Dutch
C-6 ControlNet Objects

Parameter Object (Continued)

Instance Attributes
Attribute Access Name Data Type Description
ID Rule
(1)
1 Parameter Value (2) (3)

2 Get Link Path Size USINT 0 = No link specified

n = The size of Attribute 3 in bytes
3 Get Link Path (4)

4 Get Descriptor WORD 0 = False, 1 = True

Bit 1 = Supports ENUMs
Bit 2 = Supports scaling
Bit 3 = Supports scaling links
Bit 4 = Read only
Bit 5 = Monitor
Bit 6 = Extended precision scaling
5 Get Data Type USINT 1 = WORD (16-bit)
2 = UINT (16-bit)
3 = INT (16-bit)
4 = BOOL
5 = SINT (8-bits)
6 = DINT (32-bits)
8 = USINT (8 bits)
6 Get Data Size USINT (3)
(3)
7 Get Parameter Name SHORT_
String STRING
8 Get Units String SHORT_ (3)
STRING
9 Get Help String SHORT_ Null string
STRING
(1) (3)
10 Get Minimum Value
(1) (3)
11 Get Maximum Value
(1) (3)
12 Get Default Value
(3)
13 Get Scaling Multiplier UINT
(3)
14 Get Scaling Divisor UINT
(3)
15 Get Scaling Base UINT
(3)
16 Get Scaling Offset UINT
(3)
17 Get Multiplier Link UINT
(3)
18 Get Divisor Link UINT
(3)
19 Get Base Link UINT
(3)
20 Get Offset Link UINT
(3)
21 Get Decimal USINT
Precision
(1) Access rule is defined in bit 4 of instance attribute 4. 0 = Get/Set, 1 = Get.
(2)
Specified in descriptor, data type, and data size.
(3) Value varies based on parameter instance.
(4)
Refer to the ControlNet specification for a description of the link path.
 ControlNet Objects C-7

Parameter Object (Continued)

Services
Service Code Implemented for: Service Name
Class Instance
0x01 No Yes Get_Attribute_All
0x05 Yes No Reset
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x10 Yes Yes Set_Attribute_Single
0x4B No Yes Get_Enum_String
C-8 ControlNet Objects

Parameter Group Object

Class Code
Hexadecimal Decimal
0x10 16

Instances

The number of instances depends on the number of groups in the device.

A group of adapter parameters is appended to the list of groups in the
device. The total number of groups can be read in Instance 0, Attribute 2.

Number Description
0 Class Attributes
1 Drive Group 1 Attributes
…

n Last Drive Group Attributes

n+1 Adapter Group Attributes

Class Attributes
Attribute Access Name Data Description
ID Rule Type
1 Get Parameter group UINT 1
version
2 Get Max Instance UINT Total number of groups
8 Set Native USINT 0 = English
Language 1 = French
2 = Spanish (Mexican)
3 = Italian
4 = German
5 = Japanese
6 = Portuguese
7 = Mandarin Chinese
8 = Russian
9 = Dutch
 ControlNet Objects C-9

Parameter Group Object (Continued)

Instance Attributes
Attribute Access Name Data Description
ID Rule Type
1 Get Group Name String SHORT_ Group name
STRING
2 Get Number of Members in UINT Number of parameters in group.
Group
(1)
3 Get 1st Parameter Number UINT
in Group
4 Get 2nd Parameter Number UINT (1)
in Group
(1)
…

n Get UINT
(1)
Value varies based on group instance.

Services
Service Code Implemented for: Service Name
Class Instance
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x01 Yes No Set_Attribute_Single
C-10 ControlNet Objects

PCCC Object

Class Code
Hexadecimal Decimal
0x67 103

Instances

Not supported

Class Attributes

Not supported.

Instance Attributes

Not supported.

Services
Service Code Implemented for: Service Name
Class Instance
0x4B No Yes Execute_PCCC
 ControlNet Objects C-11

PCCC Object (Continued)

Message Structure for Execute_PCCC

Request Response
Name Data Description Name Data Description
Type Type
Length USINT Length of requestor Length USINT Length of requestor
ID ID
Vendor UINT Vendor number of Vendor UINT Vendor number of
requestor requestor
Serial UDINT ASA serial number Serial UDINT ASA serial number
Number of requestor Number of requestor
Other Product Identifier of user, Other Product Identifier of user,
Specific task, etc. on the Specific task, etc. on the
requestor requestor
CMD USINT Command byte CMD USINT Command byte
STS USINT 0 STS USINT Status byte
TNSW UINT Transport word TNSW UINT Transport word.
Same value as the
request.
FNC USINT Function code. Not EXT_STS USINT Extended status. Not
used for all CMD’s. used for all CMD’s.
PCCC_ ARRAY CMD/FNC specific PCCC_ ARRAY CMD/FNC specific
params of USINT parameters results of USINT result data
C-12 ControlNet Objects

DPI Device Object

Class Code
Hexadecimal Decimal
0x92 146

Instances

The number of instances depends on the number of components in the

device. The total number of components can be read in Instance 0, Class
Attribute 4.

Instances (Hex.) (Dec.) Device Example Description

0x0000 – 0x3FFF 0 – 16383 Host 0 Class Attributes (Drive)
0x4000 – 0x43FF 16384 – 17407 Adapter 1 Drive Component 1
0x4400 – 0x47FF 17408 – 18431 DPI Port 1 2 Drive Component 2
…

…
0x4800 – 0x4BFF 18432 – 19455 DPI Port 2
0x4C00 – 0x4FFF 19456 – 20479 DPI Port 3 16384 Class Attributes (Adapter)
0x5000 – 0x53FF 20480 – 21503 DPI Port 4 16385 Adapter Component 1
…

0x5400 – 0x57FF 21504 – 22527 DPI Port 5

0x5800 – 0x5BFF 22528 – 23551 DPI Port 6

Class Attributes
Attribute Access Name Data Type Description
ID Rule
0 Get Family Code BYTE 0x00 = Communications Adapter
0x30 = PowerFlex 70
0x34 = PowerFlex 700H
0x38, 0x39, or 0x3A = PowerFlex 700
0x40 = PowerFlex 7000
0x48, 0x49, or 0x4A = PowerFlex 700S
0x5A = SMCFlex
0x68, 0x69, or 0x6A = PowerFlex 700VC
0xFF = HIM
1 Get Family Text STRING[16] Text identifying the device.
2 Set Language BYTE 0 = English
Code 1 = French
2 = Spanish
3 = Italian
4 = German
5 = Japanese
6 = Portuguese
7 = Mandarin Chinese
8 = Russian
9 = Dutch
3 Get Product Series BYTE 1=A
2 = B ...
4 Get Number of BYTE Number of components (e.g., main
Components control board, I/O boards) in the device.
 ControlNet Objects C-13

DPI Device Object (Continued)

Class Attributes (Continued)

Attribute Access Name Data Type Description
ID Rule
5 Set User Definable STRING[16] Text identifying the device with a
Text user-supplied name
6 Get Status Text STRING[12] Text describing the status of the drive.
7 Get Configuration BYTE Identification of variations.
Code
8 Get Configuration STRING[16] Text identifying a variation of a family
Text device.
9 Get Brand Code WORD 0x0001 = Allen-Bradley
11 Get NVS WORD Checksum of the Non-Volatile Storage in
Checksum a device.
12 Get Class RevisionWORD 2 = DPI
13 Get Character Set BYTE 0 = SCANport HIM
Code 1 = ISO 8859-1 (Latin 1)
2 = ISO 8859-2 (Latin 2)
3 = ISO 8859-3 (Latin 3)
4 = ISO 8859-4 (Latin 4)
5 = ISO 8859-5 (Cyrillic)
6 = ISO 8859-6 (Arabic)
7 = ISO 8859-7 (Greek)
8 = ISO 8859-8 (Hebrew)
9 = ISO 8859-9 (Turkish)
10 = ISO 8859-10 (Nordic)
255 = ISO 10646 (Unicode)
15 Get Languages STRUCT of:
Supported BYTE Number of Languages
BYTE[n] Language Codes (See Class Attribute 2)
16 Get Date of STRUCT of:
Manufacture WORD Year
BYTE Month
BYTE Day
17 Get Product STRUCT of:
Revision BYTE Major Firmware Release
BYTE Minor Firmware Release
18 Get Serial Number DWORD Value between 0x00 and 0xFFFFFFFF
19 Set Language BYTE 0 = Default (HIM will prompt at start up)
Selected 1 = Language was selected (no prompt)
20 Set Customer- STRING[36] GUID (Globally Unique Identifier)
Generated identifying customer firmware flashed
Firmware into the device.
128 Get Customization WORD Code identifying the customized device.
Code
129 Get Customization WORD Revision of the customized device.
Revision
Number
130 Get Customization STRING[32] Text identifying the customized device.
Device Text
C-14 ControlNet Objects

DPI Device Object (Continued)

Instance Attributes
Attribute Access Name Data Type Description
ID Rule
3 Get Component STRING[32] Name of the component
Name
4 Get Component STRUCT of:
Firmware BYTE Major Revision
Revision BYTE Minor Revision
5 Get Component BYTE
Hardware
Change Number
8 Get Component DWORD Value between 0x00 and
Serial Number 0xFFFFFFFF

Services
Service Code Implemented for: Service Name
Class Instance
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x10 Yes Yes Set_Attribute_Single
 ControlNet Objects C-15

DPI Parameter Object

Class Code
Hexadecimal Decimal
0x93 147

Instances

The number of instances depends on the number of parameters in the

device. The total number of parameters can be read in Instance 0,
Attribute 0.

Instances (Hex.) (Dec.) Device Example Description

0x0000 – 0x3FFF 0 – 16383 Host 0 Class Attributes (Drive)
0x4000 – 0x43FF 16384 – 17407 Adapter 1 Drive Parameter 1 Attributes
0x4400 – 0x47FF 17408 – 18431 DPI Port 1 2 Drive Parameter 2 Attributes
…

…
0x4800 – 0x4BFF 18432 – 19455 DPI Port 2
0x4C00 – 0x4FFF 19456 – 20479 DPI Port 3 16384 Class Attributes (Adapter)
0x5000 – 0x53FF 20480 – 21503 DPI Port 4 16385 Adapter Parameter 1 Attributes
…

0x5400 – 0x57FF 21504 – 22527 DPI Port 5

0x5800 – 0x5BFF 22528 – 23551 DPI Port 6

Class Attributes
Attribute Access Name Data Type Description
ID Rule
0 Get Number of WORD Number of parameters in the device
Instances
1 Set Write Protect WORD 0 = Password disabled
Password n = Password
2 Set NVS Command BYTE 0 = No Operation
Write 1 = Store values in active memory to NVS
2 = Load values in NVS to active memory
3 = Load default values to active memory
3 Get NVS Parameter WORD Checksum of all parameter values in a
Value Checksum user set in NVS
4 Get NVS Link Value WORD Checksum of parameter links in a user
Checksum set in NVS
5 Get First Accessible WORD First parameter available if parameters
Parameter are protected by passwords. A “0”
indicates all parameters are protected.
7 Get Class Revision WORD 2 = DPI
8 Get First Parameter WORD The first parameter that has been written
Processing Error with a value outside of its range. A “0”
indicates no errors.
9 Set Link Command BYTE 0 = No Operation
1 = Clear All Parameter Links (This does
not clear links to function blocks.)
C-16 ControlNet Objects

DPI Parameter Object (Continued)

Instance Attributes
Attribute Access Name Data Type Description
ID Rule
7 Get DPI Online Read STRUCT of:
Full BOOL[32] Descriptor (see pages C-17 – C-18)
CONTAINER (1) Parameter value
CONTAINER Minimum value
CONTAINER Maximum value
CONTAINER Default value
WORD Next parameter
WORD Previous parameter
STRING[4] Units (e.g., Amp, Hz)
UINT Multiplier (2)
UINT Divisor (2)
UINT Base (2)
INT Offset (2)
BYTE[3] Link (source of the value) (0 = no link)
BYTE Always zero (0)
STRING[16] Parameter name
8 Get DPI Descriptor BOOL[32] Descriptor (see pages C-17 – C-18)
9 Get/Set DPI Parameter Various Parameter value in NVS. (3)
Value
10 Get/Set DPI RAM Various Parameter value in temporary
Parameter Value memory.
11 Get/Set DPI Link BYTE[3] Link (parameter or function block that
is the source of the value) (0 = no link)
12 Get Help Object WORD ID for help text for this parameter
Instance
13 Get DPI Read Basic STRUCT of:
BOOL[32] Descriptor (see pages C-17 – C-18)
CONTAINER Parameter value
CONTAINER Minimum value
CONTAINER Maximum value
CONTAINER Default value
STRING[16] Parameter name
STRING[4] Units (e.g., Amp, Hz)
14 Get DPI Parameter STRING[16] Parameter name
Name
15 Get DPI Parameter STRING[16] Customer supplied parameter name.
Alias Only supported by PowerFlex 700S at
time of publication.
16 Get Parameter BYTE 0 = No error
Processing Error 1 = Value is less than the minimum
2 = Value is greater than the
maximum
(1) A CONTAINER is a 32-bit block of data that contains the data type used by a parameter value. If
signed, the value is sign extended. Padding is used in the CONTAINER to ensure that it is
always 32-bits.
(2) This value is used in the formulas used to convert the parameter value between display units
and internal units. Refer to Formulas for Converting on page C-18.
(3)
Do NOT continually write parameter data to NVS. Refer to the attention on page 6-1.
 ControlNet Objects C-17

DPI Parameter Object (Continued)

Descriptor Attributes
Bit Name Description
0 Data Type (Bit 1) Right bit is least significant bit (0).
1 Data Type (Bit 2) 000 = BYTE used as an array of Boolean
001 = WORD used as an array of Boolean
2 Data Type (Bit 3) 010 = BYTE (8-bit integer)
011 = WORD (16-bit integer)
100 = DWORD (32-bit integer)
101 = TCHAR (8-bit (not unicode) or 16-bits (unicode)
110 = REAL (32-bit floating point value)
111 = Use bits 16, 17, 18
3 Sign Type 0 = unsigned
1 = signed
4 Hidden 0 = visible
1 = hidden
5 Not a Link Sink 0 = Parameter can sink a link
1 = Parameter cannot sink a link
6 Not Recallable 0 = Recallable from NVS
1 = Not Recallable from NVS
7 ENUM 0 = No ENUM text
1 = ENUM text
8 Writable 0 = Read only
1 = Read/write
9 Not Writable When 0 = Writable when enabled (e.g., drive running)
Enabled 1 = Not writable when enabled
10 Instance 0 = Parameter value is not a Reference to another parameter
1 = Parameter value refers to another parameter
11 Reserved Must be zero
12 Decimal Place (Bit 0) Number of digits to the right of the decimal point.
13 Decimal Place (Bit 1) 0000 = 0
1111 = 15
14 Decimal Place (Bit 2)
15 Decimal Place (Bit 3)
16 Extended Right bit is least significant bit (16).
Data Type (Bit 1) 000 = Reserved
17 Extended 001 = DWORD used as an array of Boolean
Data Type (Bit 2) 010 = Reserved
011 = Reserved
18 Extended 100 = Reserved
Data Type (Bit 2) 101 = Reserved
110 = Reserved
111 = Reserved
C-18 ControlNet Objects

DPI Parameter Object (Continued)

Descriptor Attributes (Continued)

Bit Name Description
19 Parameter Exists Reserved
20 Not Used Reserved
21 Formula Links Reserved
22 Access Level (Bit 1)
Reserved
23 Access Level (Bit 2)
Reserved
24 Access Level (Bit 3)
Reserved
25 Writable ENUM Reserved
26 Not a Link Source 0 = Parameter can be a source for a link
1 = Parameter cannot be a source for a link
27 Enhanced Bit ENUM Reserved
28 Enhanced ENUM Reserved
29 Not Used Reserved
30 Not Used Reserved
31 Not Used Reserved

Formulas for Converting

Display Value = ((Internal Value + Offset) x Multiplier x Base) / (Divisor x 10 Decimal Places)

Internal Value = ((Display Value x Divisor x 10 Decimal Places) / (Multiplier x Base)) - Offset

Common Services
Service Code Implemented for: Service Name
Class Instance
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x10 Yes Yes Set_Attribute_Single

Object Specific Services

Service Code Implemented for: Service Name
Class Instance
0x4B Yes No Get_Attributes_Scattered
0x4C Yes No Set_Attributes_Scattered
 ControlNet Objects C-19

DPI Parameter Object (Continued)

Format for Get_Attributes_Scattered Service

The structure shown below can get up to twenty-two parameters in a

single message. In the Response Message, a parameter number with the
high bit set indicates that the associated parameter value field actually
contains an error code.

Request Response
Word 0 Parameter Number Word 0 Parameter Number
1 Pad Word 1 Parameter Value LSW
2 Pad Word 2 Parameter Value MSW
3 Parameter Number 3 Parameter Number
4 Pad Word 4 Parameter Value LSW
5 Pad Word 5 Parameter Value MSW
6 Parameter Number 6 Parameter Number
7 Pad Word 7 Parameter Value LSW
8 Pad Word 8 Parameter Value MSW
9 Parameter Number 9 Parameter Number
10 Pad Word 10 Parameter Value LSW
11 Pad Word 11 Parameter Value MSW
12 Parameter Number 12 Parameter Number
13 Pad Word 13 Parameter Value LSW
14 Pad Word 14 Parameter Value MSW
15 Parameter Number 15 Parameter Number
16 Pad Word 16 Parameter Value LSW
17 Pad Word 17 Parameter Value MSW
18 Parameter Number 18 Parameter Number
19 Pad Word 19 Parameter Value LSW
20 Pad Word 20 Parameter Value MSW
21 Parameter Number 21 Parameter Number
22 Pad Word 22 Parameter Value LSW
23 Pad Word 23 Parameter Value MSW
... ...
63 Parameter Number 63 Parameter Number
64 Pad Word 64 Parameter Value LSW
65 Pad Word 65 Parameter Value MSW
C-20 ControlNet Objects

DPI Parameter Object (Continued)

The PLC data in this example is for a Get_Attributes_Scattered of
PowerFlex 70 parameters 1 - [Output Freq], 3 - [Output Current] and
6 - [Output Voltage] from a device at node address 1.

Request Data for Get_Attributes_Scattered

Word Value (hex) Description
0 0001 Parameter Number 1
1 0000 Pad Word
2 0000 Pad Word
3 0003 Parameter Number 3
4 0000 Pad Word
5 0000 Pad Word
6 0006 Parameter Number 6
7 0000 Pad Word
8 0000 Pad Word

Response Data for Get_Attributes_Scattered

Word Value (hex) Description
0 0001 Parameter Number 1
1 0258 Value = 600 (258 hex) = 60.0 Hz
2 0000
3 0003 Parameter Number 3
4 0001 Value = 1 (1 hex) = 0.1A
5 0000
6 0006 Parameter Number 6
7 0864 Value = 2148 (864 hex) = 214.8V AC
8 0000
 ControlNet Objects C-21

DPI Parameter Object (Continued)

Format for Set_Attributes_Scattered Service

The structure shown below can get up to twenty-two parameters in a

single message. In the Response Message, a parameter number with the
high bit set indicates that the associated pad word field contains an error
code.

Request Response
Word 0 Parameter Number Word 0 Parameter Number
1 Parameter Value LSW 1 Pad Word or Error Code
2 Parameter Value MSW 2 Pad Word
3 Parameter Number 3 Parameter Number
4 Parameter Value LSW 4 Pad Word or Error Code
5 Parameter Value MSW 5 Pad Word
6 Parameter Number 6 Parameter Number
7 Parameter Value LSW 7 Pad Word or Error Code
8 Parameter Value MSW 8 Pad Word
9 Parameter Number 9 Parameter Number
10 Parameter Value LSW 10 Pad Word or Error Code
11 Parameter Value MSW 11 Pad Word
12 Parameter Number 12 Parameter Number
13 Parameter Value LSW 13 Pad Word or Error Code
14 Parameter Value MSW 14 Pad Word
15 Parameter Number 15 Parameter Number
16 Parameter Value LSW 16 Pad Word or Error Code
17 Parameter Value MSW 17 Pad Word
18 Parameter Number 18 Parameter Number
19 Parameter Value LSW 19 Pad Word or Error Code
20 Parameter Value MSW 20 Pad Word
21 Parameter Number 21 Parameter Number
22 Parameter Value LSW 22 Pad Word or Error Code
23 Parameter Value MSW 23 Pad Word
... ...
63 Parameter Number 63 Parameter Number
64 Parameter Value LSW 64 Pad Word or Error Code
65 Parameter Value MSW 65 Pad Word
C-22 ControlNet Objects

DPI Parameter Object (Continued)

The PLC data in this example is for a Set_Attributes_Scattered of
PowerFlex 70 parameters 140 - [Accel Time 1], 142 - [Decel Time 1]
and 100 - [Jog Speed] to a device at node address 1.

Request Data for Set_Attributes_Scattered

Word Value (hex) Description
0 008C Parameter Number 140 (8C hex)
1 0032 Value = 50 (32 hex) = 5.0 seconds
2 0000
3 008E Parameter Number 142 (8E hex)
4 0032 Value = 50 (32 hex) = 5.0 seconds
5 0000
6 0064 Parameter Number 100 (64 hex)
7 0064 Value = 100 (64 hex) = 10.0 Hz
8 0000

Response Data for Set_Attributes_Scattered

Word Value (hex) Description
0 008C Parameter Number 140 (8C hex)
1 0000
2 0000
3 008E Parameter Number 142 (8E hex)
4 0000
5 0000
6 0064 Parameter Number 100 (64 hex)
7 0000
8 0000
 ControlNet Objects C-23

DPI Fault Object

Class Code
Hexadecimal Decimal
0x97 151

Products such as PowerFlex drives use this object for faults. Adapters
use this object for events.

Instances

The number of instances depends on the maximum number of faults or

events supported in the queue. The maximum number of faults/events
can be read in Instance 0, Attribute 2.

Instances (Hex.) (Dec.) Device Example Description

0x0000 – 0x3FFF 0 – 16383 Host 0 Class Attributes (Drive)
0x4000 – 0x43FF 16384 – 17407 Adapter 1 Most Recent Drive Fault
0x4400 – 0x47FF 17408 – 18431 DPI Port 1 2 Second Most Recent Drive Fault
…

0x4800 – 0x4BFF 18432 – 19455 DPI Port 2

0x4C00 – 0x4FFF 19456 – 20479 DPI Port 3 16384 Class Attributes (Adapter)
0x5000 – 0x53FF 20480 – 21503 DPI Port 4 16385 Most Recent Adapter Event
…

0x5400 – 0x57FF 21504 – 22527 DPI Port 5

0x5800 – 0x5BFF 22528 – 23551 DPI Port 6

Class Attributes
Attribute Access Name Data Type Description
ID Rule
1 Get Class Revision WORD Revision of object
2 Get Number of WORD Maximum number of faults/events that the
Instances device can record in its queue
3 Set Fault Command BYTE 0 = No operation
Write 1 = Clear Fault/Event
2 = Clear Fault/Event Queue
3 = Reset Device
4 Get Fault Trip WORD Fault that tripped the device. For adapters,
Instance Read this value is always 1 when faulted.
5 Get Fault Data List STRUCT of: Reserved
BYTE
BYTE
WORD[n]
6 Get Number of WORD Number of faults/events in the queue. A
Recorded Faults “0” indicates the fault queue is empty.
7 Get Fault Parameter WORD Reserved
Reference
C-24 ControlNet Objects

DPI Fault Object (Continued)

Instance Attributes
Attribute Access Name Data Type Description
ID Rule
0 Get Full/All STRUCT of
Information WORD Fault code
STRUCT of: Fault source
BYTE DPI port
BYTE DPI Device Object
STRING[16] Fault text
STRUCT of: Fault time stamp
LWORD Timer value (0 = Timer not supported)
BOOL[16] BOOL[0]: (0 = invalid data, 1 = valid data)
BOOL[1]: (0 = elapsed time, 1 = real time)
BOOL[2 - 15]: Not used
WORD Reserved
CONTAINER[n] Reserved
1 Get Basic STRUCT of
Information WORD Fault code
STRUCT of: Fault source
BYTE DPI port
BYTE DPI Device Object
STRUCT of: Fault time stamp
LWORD Timer value (0 = Timer not supported)
BOOL[16] BOOL[0]: (0 = invalid data, 1 = valid data)
BOOL[1]: (0 = elapsed time, 1 = real time)
BOOL[2 - 15]: Not used

Services

Service Code Implemented for: Service Name

Class Instance
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x10 Yes No Set_Attribute_Single
 ControlNet Objects C-25

DPI Alarm Object

Class Code
Hexadecimal Decimal
0x98 152

Products such as PowerFlex drives use this object for alarms or

warnings. Adapters do not support this object.

Instances

The number of instances depends on the maximum number of alarms

supported by the queue. The maximum number of alarms can be read in
Instance 0, Attribute 2.

Instances (Hex.) (Dec.) Device Example Description

0x0000 – 0x3FFF 0 – 16383 Host 0 Class Attributes (Drive)
Only host devices can have alarms. 1 Most Recent Alarm
2 Second Most Recent Alarm
…

Class Attributes
Attribute Access Name Data Type Description
ID Rule
1 Get Class Revision WORD Revision of object
2 Get Number of WORD Maximum number of alarms that the
Instances device can record in its queue
3 Set Alarm Command BYTE 0 = No operation
Write 1 = Clear Alarm
2 = Clear Alarm Queue
3 = Reset Device
4 Get Fault Data List STRUCT of: Reserved
BYTE
BYTE
WORD[n]
5 Get Number of WORD Number of alarms in the queue. A “0”
Recorded Alarms indicates the alarm queue is empty.
C-26 ControlNet Objects

DPI Alarm Object (Continued)

Instance Attributes
Attribute Access Name Data Type Description
ID Rule
0 Get Full/All STRUCT of
Information WORD Alarm code
STRUCT of: Alarm source
BYTE DPI port
BYTE DPI Device Object
STRING[16]Alarm text
STRUCT of: Alarm time stamp
LWORD Timer value (0 = Timer not supported)
BOOL[16] BOOL[0]: (0 = invalid data, 1 = valid data)
BOOL[1]: (0 = elapsed time, 1 = real time)
BOOL[2 - 15] Reserved
WORD Reserved
CONTAINER[n] Reserved
1 Get Basic STRUCT of
Information WORD Alarm code
STRUCT of: Alarm source
BYTE DPI port
BYTE DPI Device Object
STRUCT of: Alarm time stamp
LWORD Timer value (0 = Timer not supported)
BOOL[16] BOOL[0]: (0 = invalid data, 1 = valid data)
BOOL[1]: (0 = elapsed time, 1 = real time)
BOOL[2 - 15] Reserved

Services

Service Code Implemented for: Service Name

Class Instance
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x10 Yes No Set_Attribute_Single
 ControlNet Objects C-27

DPI Time Object

Class Code
Hexadecimal Decimal
0x9B 155

Instances

The number of instances depends on the number of timers in the device.

Instance 1 is always reserved for a real time clock although a device may
not support it. The total number of timers can be read in Instance 0,
Attribute 2.

Instances (Hex.) (Dec.) Device Example Description

0x0000 – 0x3FFF 0 – 16383 Host 0 Class Attributes (Drive)
0x4000 – 0x43FF 16384 – 17407 Adapter 1 Real Time Clock (Predefined)
(Not always supported)
0x4400 – 0x47FF 17408 – 18431 DPI Port 1 2 Timer 1
0x4800 – 0x4BFF 18432 – 19455 DPI Port 2 3 Timer 2
…

…
0x4C00 – 0x4FFF 19456 – 20479 DPI Port 3
0x5000 – 0x53FF 20480 – 21503 DPI Port 4
0x5400 – 0x57FF 21504 – 22527 DPI Port 5
0x5800 – 0x5BFF 22528 – 23551 DPI Port 6

Class Attributes
Attribute Access Name Data Type Description
ID Rule
1 Get Class Revision WORD Revision of object
2 Get Number of WORD Number of timers in the object, excluding
Instances the real time clock that is predefined.
3 Get First Device WORD Instance of the first timer that is not
Specific Timer predefined.
4 Set Time Command BYTE 0 = No Operation
Write 1 = Clear all timers (Does not clear the
real time clock or read only timers)
C-28 ControlNet Objects

DPI Time Object (Continued)

Instance Attributes
Attribute Access Name Data Type Description
ID Rule
0 Get Read Full STRUCT of:
STRING[16] Name of the timer
LWORD or Elapsed time in milliseconds unless timer
STRUCT is a real time clock (See attribute 2)
BOOL[16] See Attribute 3
1 Get Timer Text STRING[16] Name of the timer
2 Get/Set Timer Value LWORD or Elapsed time in milliseconds unless the
STRUCT of: timer is a real time clock.
WORD Real Time Clock Data:
BYTE Milliseconds (0 – 999)
BYTE Seconds (0 – 59)
BYTE Minutes (0 – 59)
BYTE Hours (0 – 23)
BYTE Days (1 – 31)
BYTE Months (1 = January, 12 = December)
Years (since 1972)
3 Get Timer BOOL[16] BOOL[0]: (0 = invalid data, 1 = valid data)
Descriptor BOOL[1]: (0 = elapsed time, 1 = real time)
BOOL[2 - 15]: Not used

Services
Service Code Implemented for: Service Name
Class Instance
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x10 Yes Yes Set_Attribute_Single
 Appendix D

Logic Command/Status Words

Appendix D presents the definitions of the Logic Command and Logic
Status words that are used for some products that can be connected to the
EtherNet/IP adapter. If you do not see the Logic Command/Logic Status
for the product that you are using, refer to your product’s documentation.

PowerFlex 70, PowerFlex 700, PowerFlex 700VC, and

PowerFlex 700H Drives
Logic Command Word
Logic Bits
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Command Description
x Stop (1) 0 = Not Stop
1 = Stop
x Start (1)(2) 0 = Not Start
1 = Start
x Jog 0 = Not Jog
1 = Jog
x Clear Faults 0 = Not Clear Faults
1 = Clear Faults
x x Direction 00 = No Command
01 = Forward Command
10 = Reverse Command
11 = Hold Direction Control
x Local Control 0 = No Local Control
1 = Local Control
x MOP Increment 0 = Not Increment
1 = Increment
x x Accel Rate 00 = No Command
01 = Accel Rate 1 Command
10 = Accel Rate 2 Command
11 = Hold Accel Rate
x x Decel Rate 00 = No Command
01 = Decel Rate 1 Command
10 = Decel Rate 2 Command
11 = Hold Decel Rate
x x x Reference 000 = No Command
Select (3) 001 = Ref. 1 (Ref A Select)
010 = Ref. 2 (Ref B Select)
011 = Ref. 3 (Preset 3)
100 = Ref. 4 (Preset 4)
101 = Ref. 5 (Preset 5)
110 = Ref. 6 (Preset 6)
111 = Ref. 7 (Preset 7)
x MOP Decrement 0 = Not Decrement
1 = Decrement
(1)
A “0 = Not Stop” condition (logic 0) must first be present before a “1 = Start” condition will start the drive. The Start
command acts as a momentary Start command. A “1” will start the drive, but returning to “0” will not stop the drive.
(2)
This Start will not function if a digital input (parameters 361-366) is programmed for 2-Wire Control (option 7, 8 or 9).
(3)
This Reference Select will not function if a digital input (parameters 361-366) is programmed for “Speed Sel 1, 2 or 3”
(option 15, 16 or 17). Note that Reference Select is “Exclusive Ownership.”
D-2 Logic Command/Status Words

PowerFlex 70, PowerFlex 700, PowerFlex 700VC, and

PowerFlex 700H Drives (Continued)

Logic Status Word

Logic Bits
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Status Description
x Ready 0 = Not Ready
1 = Ready
x Active 0 = Not Active
1 = Active
x Command 0 = Reverse
Direction 1 = Forward
x Actual Direction 0 = Reverse
1 = Forward
x Accel 0 = Not Accelerating
1 = Accelerating
x Decel 0 = Not Decelerating
1 = Decelerating
x Alarm 0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm
x Fault 0 = No Fault
1 = Fault
x At Speed 0 = Not At Reference
1 = At Reference
x x x Local Control (1) 000 = Port 0 (TB)
001 = Port 1
010 = Port 2
011 = Port 3
100 = Port 4
101 = Port 5
110 = Port 6
111 = No Local
x x x x Reference 0000 = Ref A Auto
0001 = Ref B Auto
0010 = Preset 2 Auto
0011 = Preset 3 Auto
0100 = Preset 4 Auto
0101 = Preset 5 Auto
0110 = Preset 6 Auto
0111 = Preset 7 Auto
1000 = Term Blk Manual
1001 = DPI 1 Manual
1010 = DPI 2 Manual
1011 = DPI 3 Manual
1100 = DPI 4 Manual
1101 = DPI 5 Manual
1110 = DPI 6 Manual
1111 = Jog Ref
(1)
See “Owners” in drive User Manual for further information.
 Logic Command/Status Words D-3

PowerFlex 700S Drives

Logic Command Word

Logic Bits
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Command Description
x Normal Stop 0 = Not Normal Stop
1 = Normal Stop
x Start (1) 0 = Not Start
1 = Start
x Jog 1 0 = Not Jog using [Jog Speed 1]
1 = Jog using [Jog Speed 1]
x Clear Fault (2) 0 = Not Clear Fault
1 = Clear Fault
x x Unipolar Direction 00 = No Command
01 = Forward Command
10 = Reverse Command
11 = Hold Direction Control
x Reserved
x Jog 2 0 = Not Jog using [Jog Speed 2]
1 = Jog using [Jog Speed 2]
x Current Limit Stop 0 = Not Current Limit Stop
1 = Current Limit Stop
x Coast Stop 0 = Not Coast to Stop
1 = Coast to Stop
(3)
x Spd Ramp Hold 000 = Spd Ref A
001 = Spd Ref B
010 = Preset 2
011 = Ref. 3 (Preset 3)
100 = Ref. 4 (Preset 4)
101 = Ref. 5 (Preset 5)
110 = Ref. 6 (Preset 6)
111 = Ref. 7 (Preset 7)
x Reserved
x Spd Ref Sel0 (3) 000 = Spd Ref A
001 = Spd Ref B
010 = Preset 2
011 = Ref. 3 (Preset 3)
100 = Ref. 4 (Preset 4)
101 = Ref. 5 (Preset 5)
110 = Ref. 6 (Preset 6)
111 = Ref. 7 (Preset 7)
x Spd Ref Sel1 (3) 000 = Spd Ref A
001 = Spd Ref B
010 = Preset 2
011 = Ref. 3 (Preset 3)
100 = Ref. 4 (Preset 4)
101 = Ref. 5 (Preset 5)
110 = Ref. 6 (Preset 6)
111 = Ref. 7 (Preset 7)
(3)
x Spd Ref Sel2 000 = Spd Ref A
001 = Spd Ref B
010 = Preset 2
011 = Ref. 3 (Preset 3)
100 = Ref. 4 (Preset 4)
101 = Ref. 5 (Preset 5)
110 = Ref. 6 (Preset 6)
111 = Ref. 7 (Preset 7)
x Reserved
(1)
A Not Stop condition (logic bit 0 = 0, logic bit 8 = 0, and logic bit 9 = 0) must first be present before a 1 = Start condition will
start the drive.
(2)
To perform this command, the value must switch from “0” to “1.”
(3)
This command is available only for PowerFlex 700S drives with Phase II Control. For drives with Phase I Control, the
command is reserved.
D-4 Logic Command/Status Words

PowerFlex 700S Drives (Continued)

Logic Status Word

Logic Bits
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Status Description
x Enabled 0 = Not Enabled
1 = Enabled
x Running 0 = Not Running
1 = Running
x Command 0 = Reverse
Direction 1 = Forward
x Actual Direction 0 = Reverse
1 = Forward
x Accel 0 = Not Accelerating
1 = Accelerating
x Decel 0 = Not Decelerating
1 = Decelerating
x Jogging 0 = Not Jogging
1 = Jogging
x Fault 0 = No Fault
1 = Fault
x Alarm 0 = No Alarm
1 = Alarm
x Flash Mode 0 = Not in Flash Mode
1 = In Flash Mode
x Run Ready 0 = Not Ready to Run
1 = Ready to Run
x At Limit (1) 0 = Not At Limit
1 = At Limit
x Tach Loss Sw 0 = Not Tach Loss Sw
1 = Tach Loss Sw
x At Zero Spd 0 = Not At Zero Speed
1 = At Zero Speed
x At Setpt Spd 0 = Not At Setpoint Speed
1= At Setpoint Speed
x Reserved
(1)
See Parameter 304 - [Limit Status] in the PowerFlex 700S drive for a description of the limit status conditions.
 Glossary

A Adapter
Devices such as drives, controllers, and computers usually require an
adapter to provide a communication interface between them and a
network such as ControlNet. An adapter reads data on the network and
transmits it to the connected device. It also reads data in the device and
transmits it to the network.

The 20-COMM-C or 20-COMM-Q ControlNet adapter connects

PowerFlex Architecture-Class drives to a ControlNet network. Adapters
are sometimes also called “modules,” “cards,” “embedded
communication options,” “gateways,” and “peripherals.”

C CAN (Controller Area Network)

A CAN is a serial bus protocol on which DPI is based.

ControlFLASH
ControlFLASH is an Allen-Bradley software tool that lets users
electronically update firmware on printed circuit boards. The tool takes
advantage of the growing use of flash memory (electronic erasable
chips) across industrial control products.

Controller
A controller, also called programmable logic controller, is a solid-state
control system that has a user-programmable memory for storage of
instructions to implement specific functions such as I/O control, logic,
timing, counting, report generation, communication, arithmetic, and data
file manipulation. A controller consists of a central processor, input/
output interface, and memory. See also Scanner.

ControlNet
An open producer-consumer communication network with features, such
as redundant medial and deterministic I/O timing, designed for
high-performance or time-critical requirements.

D Data Rate
The data rate is the speed at which data is transferred on the ControlNet
network (fixed at 5M bit/s).

Datalinks
A Datalink is a type of pointer used by some PowerFlex drives to
transfer data to and from the controller. Datalinks allow specified
G-2 Glossary

parameter value(s) to be accessed or changed without using explicit

messages. When enabled, each Datalink consumes either four bytes or
eight bytes in both the input and output image table of the controller. The
drive determines the size of Datalinks.

DPI (Drive Peripheral Interface)

DPI is a second generation peripheral communication interface used by
various Allen-Bradley drives and power products, such as PowerFlex
Architecture-Class drives. It is a functional enhancement to SCANport.

DPI Peripheral
A device that provides an interface between DPI and a network or user.
Peripheral devices are also referred to as “adapters” or “modules.” The
20-COMM-C or 20-COMM-Q adapter and PowerFlex HIMs
(20-HIM-xxx) are examples of DPI peripherals.

DPI Product
A device that uses the DPI communications interface to communicate
with one or more peripheral devices. For example, a motor drive such as
a PowerFlex Architecture-Class drive is a DPI product. In this manual, a
DPI product is also referred to as “drive” or “host.”

DriveExplorer Software
DriveExplorer software is a tool for monitoring and configuring
Allen-Bradley products and adapters. It can be run on computers running
Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Window ME, Windows NT 4.0
SP6a, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows CE (version 2.0 or
higher) operating systems. DriveExplorer (version [Link] or higher) can be
used to configure this adapter and PowerFlex drives. Information about
DriveExplorer software and a free lite version can be accessed at http://
[Link]/drives/driveexplorer.

DriveTools SP Software
A software suite designed for Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition,
Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0 SP6a, Windows 2000 SP3, and
Windows XP operating systems. This software suite provides a family of
tools, including DriveExecutive, that you can use to program, monitor,
control, troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley products. DriveTools
SP (version 1.01 or higher) can be used with PowerFlex drives.
Information about DriveTools SP can be accessed at [Link]
drives/drivetools.
 Glossary G-3

E Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) Files

EDS files are simple text files that are used by network configuration
tools such as RSNetWorx for ControlNet to describe products so that
you can easily commission them on a network. EDS files describe a
product device type, revision, and configurable parameters. EDS files for
many Allen-Bradley products can be found at [Link]
networks/eds.

Explicit Messaging
Explicit Messages are used to transfer data that does not require
continuous updates. They are typically used to configure, monitor, and
diagnose a device over the network.

F Fault Action
A fault action determines how the adapter and connected drive act when
a communications fault (for example, a cable is disconnected) occurs or
when the scanner is switched out of run mode. The former uses a
communications fault action, and the latter uses an idle fault action.

Fault Configuration
When communications are disrupted (for example, a cable is
disconnected), the adapter and drive can respond with a user-defined
fault configuration. The user sets the data that is sent to the drive in the
fault configuration parameters (Parameters 15- [Flt Cfg Logic] through
24- [Flt Cfg D2]). When a fault action parameter is set to use the fault
configuration and a fault occurs, the data from these parameters is sent as
the Logic Command, Reference, and/or Datalink(s).

Flash Update
The process of updating firmware in the adapter. The adapter can be
flash updated using the Allen-Bradley software tool ControlFLASH, the
X-modem protocol and a 1203-SSS Smart Self-powered Serial converter
(version [Link] or higher firmware), or the built-in flash capability of
DriveExplorer (version 4.01 or higher).

H HIM (Human Interface Module)

A device that can be used to configure and control an Allen-Bradley
drive.

Hold Last
When communications are disrupted (for example, a cable is
disconnected), the adapter and drive can respond by holding last. Hold
last results in the drive receiving the last data received via the ControlNet
G-4 Glossary

connection before the disruption. If the drive was running and using the
Reference from the adapter, it will continue to run at the same
Reference.

I Idle Action
An idle action determines how the module and connected drive act when
the controller is switched out of run mode.

I/O Data
I/O data, sometimes called “implicit messages” or “input/output,”
transmit time-critical data such as a Logic Command and Reference. The
terms “input” and “output” are defined from the scanner’s point of view.
Output is transmitted by the scanner and consumed by the adapter. Input
is transmitted by the adapter and consumed by the scanner.

L Logic Command/Logic Status

The Logic Command is used to control the drive (e.g., start, stop,
direction). It consists of one 16-bit word of input to the adapter from the
network. The definitions of the bits in this word depend on the drive.

The Logic Status is used to monitor the PowerFlex drive (for example,
operating state, motor direction). It consists of one 16-bit word of output
from the adapter to the network. The definitions of the bits in this word
depend on the drive.

M Master-Slave Hierarchy
An adapter configured for a master-slave hierarchy exchanges data with
the master device. Usually, a network has one scanner which is the
master device, and all other devices (for example, drives connected to
ControlNet adapters) are slave devices.

On a network with multiple scanners (called a multimaster hierarchy),

each slave device must have a scanner specified as a master.

N Node Address
The legal range of ControlNet addresses is 1-99. The ControlNet adapter
includes two rotary switches to allow the ControlNet address to be set.
The ControlNet adapter reads the values of the switches only at
power-up.
 Glossary G-5

Non-Volatile Storage (NVS)

NVS is the permanent memory of a device. Devices such as the adapter
and drive store parameters and other information in NVS so that they are
not lost when the device loses power. NVS is sometimes called
“EEPROM.”

P PCCC (Programmable Controller Communications Command)

PCCC is the protocol used by some controllers to communicate with
devices on a network. Some software products (for example,
DriveExplorer and DriveTools SP) also use PCCC to communicate.

Ping
A ping is a message that is sent by a DPI product to its peripheral
devices. They use the ping to gather data about the product, including
whether it can receive messages and whether they can log in for control.

PowerFlex Architecture-Class Drives

The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Architecture-Class family of drives
includes PowerFlex 70, PowerFlex 700, PowerFlex 700VC, PowerFlex
700H, PowerFlex 700S, and PowerFlex 7000 drives. These drives can be
used for applications ranging from 0.37 kW (0.5 HP) to 3,000 kW (4,000
HP). All PowerFlex Architecture-Class drives support DPI, allowing
them to use the ControlNet adapter (20-COMM-C or 20-COMM-Q).
This manual focuses on using the adapter with PowerFlex
Architecture-Class drives. Other products that support DPI can also use
the adapter.

R Reference/Feedback
The Reference is used to send a Reference (for example, speed,
frequency, torque) to the drive. It consists of one word of input to the
adapter from the network. The size of the word (either a 16-bit word or
32-bit word) is determined by the drive.

Feedback is used to monitor the speed of the drive. It consists of one

word of output from the adapter to the network. The size of the word
(either a 16-bit word or 32-bit word) is determined by the drive.

RSLogix 5/500/5000
RSLogix software is a tool for configuring and monitoring controllers to
communicate with connected devices. It is a 32-bit application that runs
on various Windows operating systems. Information about RSLogix
software can be found at [Link]
G-6 Glossary

RSNetWorx for ControlNet

RSNetWorx for ControlNet software is a tool for configuring and
monitoring ControlNet networks and connected devices. It is a 32-bit
Windows application that runs on Windows 95, Windows 98, and
Windows NT. Information about RSNetWorx for ControlNet software
can be found at [Link]

S Scanner
A scanner is a separate module (of a multi-module controller) or a
built-in component (of a single-module controller) that provides
communication with adapters connected to a network. See also
Controller.

Status Indicators
Status indicators are LEDs that are used to report the status of the
adapter, network, and drive.

Z Zero Data
When communications are disrupted (for example, a cable is
disconnected), the adapter and drive can respond with zero data. Zero
data results in the drive receiving zero as values for Logic Command,
Reference, and Datalink data. If the drive was running and using the
Reference from the adapter, it will stay running but at zero Reference.
 Index

A C
adapter cables
applying power, 2-6 ControlNet, 2-5
commissioning, 2-1 DPI Internal Interface, 2-3
compatible products, 1-3 CAN (Controller Area Network), G-1
components, 1-1 CN Active Cfg parameter, B-3
configuring to use with optional I/O
CN Addr Act parameter, B-2
data, 8-4
definition, G-1 CN Addr Cfg parameter, B-2
features, 1-2 CN Rate Act parameter, B-2
grounding, 2-4 CN Rate Cfg parameter, B-2
illustration, 1-1 Comm Flt Action parameter, B-2
installing, 2-1 to 2-6
commissioning the adapter, 2-1
mapping I/O in a scanner, 4-11,
6-7 communications module, see adapter
mounting, 2-4 compatible products, 1-3
parameters, B-1 to B-5 components, 1-1
resetting, 3-7 configuration tools, 3-1
specifications, A-1 connecting adapter to the network,
tools to configure, 3-1 2-5
troubleshooting, 7-1 to 7-8
ControlFLASH, G-1
using in an External DPI Comms
Kit, 8-1 controller
viewing configuring ControlLogix, 6-1
active configuration, 3-8 configuring PLC-5C, 5-1
optional I/O diagnostic items, definition, G-1
8-5 ControlLogix
applying power to the adapter, 2-6 configuring, 6-2
attentions, 1-4 I/O messaging, 6-20
performing Explicit Messages,
6-23
B ControlNet
baud rate, see data rate cable, 2-5
bit definitions for Logic Command/ connector on adapter, 1-1
Status word, D-1 network definition, G-1
network wiring example, 2-5
Index-2

D E
data rate EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) files
definition, G-1 definition, G-3
parameter for, B-2 installing and registering, 4-2
Datalink Size parameter, B-2 web site, G-3
Datalinks EEPROM, see Non-Volatile Storage
definition, G-1 (NVS)
in I/O image, 5-2, 6-13 environmental specifications, A-2
using, 5-6, 6-17 equipment required, 1-3
using Datalink D to send optional events
I/O Board data, 8-3 list of, 7-7
diagnostic items, 7-5 viewing and clearing, 7-6
dimensions, A-1 examples
DPI ControlNet network, 4-1
connector on adapter, 1-1 Datalinks, 5-7
definition, G-2 Explicit Messaging, 5-13, 6-23
Internal Interface cable, 2-3 I/O, 5-9, 6-20
peripheral, G-2 Explicit Messages
products, G-2 about, 5-12, 6-22
DPI Alarm Object, C-25 definition, G-3
DPI Data Rate parameter, B-1 examples, 5-13, 6-23
DPI Device Object, C-12 running, 5-12, 6-22

DPI Fault Object, C-23 External DPI Comms Kit, using

adapter in, 8-1
DPI I/O Active parameter, B-3
DPI I/O Cfg parameter, B-3
DPI Parameter Object, C-15 F
DPI Port parameter, B-1 fault action
configuring adapter for, 3-6
DPI Time Object, C-27
definition, G-3
DriveExplorer
fault configuration
accessing parameters with, 3-1
configuring adapter for, 3-6
definition, G-2
definition, G-3
free lite version, G-2
supported feature, 1-2 faults, see events
drives, see PowerFlex drives features, 1-2
DriveTools SP firmware release, P-2
accessing parameters with, 3-1 flash update, G-3
definition, G-2 Flt Cfg A1 - D2 parameters, B-4
supported feature, 1-2 Flt Cfg Logic parameter, B-4
Flt Cfg Ref parameter, B-4
 Index-3

G L
grounding the adapter, 2-4 LCD HIM, 3-2
LED HIM, 3-2
H LEDs, see status indicators

HIM (Human Interface Module) Logic Command/Status

accessing parameters with, 3-1 bit definitions, D-1
definition, G-3 definition, G-4
LCD model, 3-2 in I/O image, 5-2, 6-13
LED model, 3-2 using, 5-4, 6-16

hold last
configuring adapter for, 3-6 M
definition, G-3 manual
conventions, P-2
I related documentation, P-1
web site, P-1
I/O
configuring adapter for, 3-3 Master-Slave hierarchy
definition, G-4 configuring adapter for, 3-4
image, 5-2, 6-13 definition, G-4
messaging, 5-1 mechanical dimensions, A-1
I/O Board option messages, see Explicit Messages or
configuring adapter to use I/O
optional I/O data, 8-4 MOD status indicator
in External DPI Comms Kit, 8-2 locating, 7-1
understanding the I/O image, 8-3 troubleshooting with, 7-3
using Datalink D to send I/O data, modes of operation, 1-6
8-3
mounting the adapter, 2-4
viewing optional I/O diagnostic
data, 8-5 M-S Input parameter, B-4

Identity Object, C-2 M-S Output parameter, B-5

Idle Flt Action parameter, B-3

installation N
applying power to the adapter, 2-6 NET A status indicator
commissioning the adapter, 2-1 locating, 7-1
connecting to the drive, 2-3 troubleshooting with, 7-4
connecting to the network, 2-5 NET B status indicator
preparing for, 2-1 locating, 7-1
Internal Interface cables troubleshooting with, 7-4
connecting to the adapter, 2-3
connecting to the drive, 2-3
Index-4

node address preparing for an installation, 2-1

definition, G-4 processor, see controller
setting with parameter, 3-3 programmable logic controller, see
setting with switches, 2-2 controller
Non-Volatile Storage (NVS)
definition, G-5
in adapter, 3-1 Q
in drive, 5-6, 6-17 quick start, 1-5

O R
operating status, 1-6 Ref Adjust parameter, B-5
Ref/Fdbk Size parameter, B-2

P Reference/Feedback
definition, G-5
Parameter Group Object, C-8
in I/O image, 5-2, 6-13
Parameter Object, C-5 using, 5-5, 6-16
parameters Register Object, C-3
accessing, 3-1
regulatory compliance, A-1
active configuration, 3-8
related documentation, P-1
convention, P-2
numbering/list of, B-1 to B-5 Reset Module parameter, B-2
PCCC, G-5 resetting adapter, 3-7
PCCC Object, C-10 ribbon cable, see Internal Interface
cable
ping, G-5
RSLinx, P-1
PLC-5C controllers
configuring with RSNetWorx, 4-1 RSLogix 5/500/5000, G-5
running Explicit Messages, 5-13 RSNetWorx for ControlNet
running I/O, 5-9 definition, G-6
PORT status indicator using, 4-1
locating, 7-1 web site, G-6
troubleshooting with, 7-2
power consumption, A-1 S
PowerFlex drives safety precautions, 1-4
70/700/700VC/700H Logic scanner, G-6
Command/Status, D-1
specifications for adapter, A-1 to A-2
700S Logic Command/Status, D-3
compatible with adapter, 1-3 status indicators
definition, G-5 definition, G-6
HIM, 3-2 locating, 7-1
installing adapter on, 2-3 normal operation, 1-6
troubleshooting with, 7-2 to 7-4
 Index-5

switches
for setting node address, 2-2
locating, 1-1

T
technical support, P-3
tools required, 1-3
troubleshooting, 7-1 to 7-8

U
update, see flash update

W
web site
for DriveExplorer software, G-2
for DriveTools SP software, G-2
for EDS files, G-3
for manuals, P-1
wiring, see cables

Z
zero data
configuring adapter for, 3-6
definition, G-6
Index-6
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