Allen-Bradley 9308-RSFB64ENE User manual

User Manual
FOUNDATION Fieldbus System
Catalog Numbers 9308-RSFB64ENE, 9308-RSFB256ENE, 9308-RSFB1024ENE, 1757-FFLD2, 1757-FFLD4,
1757-FFLDC2, 1757-FFLDC4

Important User Information
Solid-state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety
Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (publication SGI-1.1 available from
your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/) describes some
important differences between solid-state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference,
and also because of the wide variety of uses for solid-state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment
must satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from
the use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and
requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or
liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits, equipment, or
software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation,
Inc., is prohibited.
Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.
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environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
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property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the
consequence
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dangerous voltage may be present.
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surfaces may reach dangerous temperatures.
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Table of Contents
Preface Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 1
FOUNDATION Fieldbus System
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fieldbus Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
EtherNet/IP and 1757-FFLD Linking Device Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ControlNet and 1757-FFLDC Linking Device Example . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
RSFieldbus Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chapter 2
RSFieldbus Software Basics
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Main Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Licensed Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Main Window Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Project Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Project Window Toolbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fieldbus Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fieldbus Window Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Process Cell Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Process Cell Window Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Strategy Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Function Blocks and Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Strategy Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Drawing Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Alignment Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Copy Attributes Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Communication Window (error log) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 3
Create an RSFieldbus
Software Project
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Initiate a Fieldbus Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Define the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Create the Physical Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Create a New Bridge (linking device). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Create a New Fieldbus (H1) Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Set the Macrocycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Create a New Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Create a New Function Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Create the Logical Component. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Create a New Process Cell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Create a New Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Create a Function Block in Logical Component. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Create a New Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Link Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Delete and Restore Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Edit Line Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Use Tools for Function Block Characterization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Offline Characterization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Online Characterization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Customize Characterization Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Design Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Create a Device or Bridge Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Import a Template into a Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Create and Import a Strategy Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Use the HSE Network Setup Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Add Device to the FFLDC ControlNet Setup Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Chapter 4
RSFieldbus Communication
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Initialize Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Assign Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Export Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Consolidate the OPC Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Download the Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Chapter 5
Create an RSLogix 5000
Software Project
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Ethernet - 1757-FFLD Linking Device Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Create a Project for the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Conventions for Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Add the Communication Module, Linking Device, Logix Blocks . . . . . 80
Add the Communication Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Add the Linking Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Add the Logix Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Configure the Linking Device and Logix Block Properties. . . . . . . . 87
Schedule the ControlNet Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Electronic Keying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Exact Match. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Compatible Keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Disabled Keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

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Chapter 6
Logix Block Operation in a
ControlLogix System
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Ownership and Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Use RSLogix 5000 and RSNetWorx Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Direct Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Logix Block Module Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Logix Block Modules Connected through EtherNet/IP Network
(1757-FFLD linking device) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Scheduled Logix Block Modules Connected through ControlNet
Network (1757-FFLDC linking device). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Listen-only Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Chapter 7
Linking Device Function Blocks
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Parameter Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
RES - Resource Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Block Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
RESTART Parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Nonvolatile Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Alert Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
FEATURES / FEATURE_SEL Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Supported Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
BLOCK_ERR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Resource Function Block Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
LGX -Logix Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Block Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
InxFaults and InDxFaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Supported Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
BLOCK_ERR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Chapter 8
Device Web Pages
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Web Page Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Security Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Access the Web Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Navigate the Web Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Manage the Administrator Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Change the User Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Reset the User Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Logout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

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Chapter 9
Diagnostic Web Pages
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
H1 Live List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
VCR Pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
VCR Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
HSE and H1 VCR Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Ethernet Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Ethernet Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Ethernet Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Diagnostic Log Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Web Server Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Linking Device Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Chapter 10
Advanced Diagnostics and
Hidden Web Pages
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Advanced Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Configure H1 Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
H1 Captures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
HSE Captures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Hidden Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Date and Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Reset the Linking Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Appendix A
Troubleshoot the Linking
Device
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
1757-FFLD Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
1757-FFLDC Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
ControlNet Network Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Reset the Linking Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Reset Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Reset to Factory Default. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Reset through RSFieldbus Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Reset through RSLogix 5000 Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

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Appendix B
Data Types and Data Structures
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Data Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Data Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
DS-65 - Value & Status (floating point structure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
DS-66 - Value & Status (discrete structure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
DS-69 - Mode Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
DS-70 - Access Permissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
DS-72 - Discrete Alarm Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
DS-73 - Event Update Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
DS-74 - Alarm Summary Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
DS-85 - Test Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Appendix C
Fieldbus Status Codes
for RSLogix 5000 Projects
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Input Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Output Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Appendix D
Connections
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Counting Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Appendix E
Device Support
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Import Device Support Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Appendix F
HSE Network Setup Tool
Activate the Network Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Activate 1757-FFLD
Linking Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

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Preface
This manual explains how to use fieldbus devices in applications with the
FOUNDATION Fieldbus network. It provides technical, network setup, and
configuration information, as well as guidelines on function block use.
In addition, this manual offers configuration guidelines for the FOUNDATION
Fieldbus network (H1) and the Rockwell Automation linking devices, catalog
numbers 1757-FFLD and 1757-FFLDC. Maintenance techniques include
diagnostic web pages, status indicators, and status codes for the linking devices.
Additional Resources
These documents contain additional information concerning related products
from Rockwell Automation.
You can view or download publications at
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature. To order paper copies of
technical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor or
Rockwell Automation sales representative.
These FOUNDATION Fieldbus documents contain information that you may find
helpful as you read this manual.
For more information, go to http://www.fieldbus.org/.
Resource Description
FOUNDATION Fieldbus Linking Device Technical
Data, publication 1757-TD003 Provides specifications for the 1757-FFLD and 1757-FFLDC linking devices.
Foundation Fieldbus Linking Device Installation
Instructions, publication 1757-IN021 Provides details on how to install the 1757-FFLD linking device.
ControlNet Foundation Fieldbus Linking Device
Installation Instructions, publication 1757-IN022 Provides details on how to install the 1757-FFLDC linking device.
PlantPAx Process Automation System:
FOUNDATION Fieldbus Design Considerations
Reference Manual, publication RSFBUS-RM001
Provides concepts and design considerations for
using your fieldbus devices in a PlantPAx
control system.
ControlNet Modules in Logix5000 Control
Systems, publication CNET-UM001 Provides information on how a Logix5000 controller and field devices communicate on the
ControlNet network.
EtherNet/IP Modules in Logix5000 Control
Systems User Manual , publication ENET-UM001 Provides details on how a Logix5000 controller and field devices communicate on the
Ethernet network.
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding
Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1 Provides general guidelines for installing a
Rockwell Automation industrial system.
Product Certifications website,
http://www.ab.com Provides declarations of conformity, certificates,
and other certification details.
Title Number
System Engineering Guidelines AG-181
Wiring and Installation 31.25 kbit/s, Voltage Mode, Wire Medium
Application Guide AG-140

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Chapter 1
FOUNDATION Fieldbus System
Introduction
This section explains the components of a typical FOUNDATION Fieldbus
system and the integral roles that RSFieldbus configuration software and the
Rockwell Automation linking devices (catalog numbers 1757-FFLD and 1757-
FFLDC) contribute to process control.
Through the FOUNDATION Fieldbus protocol, the 1757-FFLD and
1757-FFLDC linking devices provide connectivity for fieldbus devices to Logix
controllers, such as ControlLogix and CompactLogix. The linking devices bridge
RSFieldbus host to Fieldbus Foundation H1 segments for high-speed
transmission of process data.
The 1757-FFLD linking device connects H1 segments to Fieldbus Foundation’s
High-speed Ethernet (HSE) running over the EtherNet/IP network. The
1757-FFLDC linking device bridges from the ControlNet network to fieldbus
devices on H1 segments.
Both linking devices can have either two or four H1 segments, with each segment
supporting the recommended maximum 8…10 devices, and a maximum of 64
publisher and 64 subscriber VCR connections.
Fieldbus Standards
The term fieldbus refers to an all-digital, two-way communication system that
connects control systems to instrumentation.
The Fieldbus Foundation organization developed the FOUNDATION Fieldbus
protocol to create a fieldbus network based on the principles of the ISA and IEC
standards (ISA S50.0 and IEC61158). Today, this protocol is widely accepted as
the standard for pure digital communication with ‘smart’ (microprocessor-based)
field devices. Devices connected by a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network are used
for sophisticated, highly-distributed process control.
FOUNDATION Fieldbus technology has been integrated into the PlantPAx
Process Automation System based on Rockwell Automation’s Integrated
Architecture through Fieldbus Foundation linking devices (catalog numbers
1757-FFLD and 1757-FFLDC).

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EtherNet/IP and 1757-FFLD
Linking Device Example
To set up communication between a controller and a linking device, you need a
bridge module and Logix5000 Logix Blocks. Logix Blocks, which transfer signals
between a ControlLogix environment and a fieldbus environment, have to be
configured by using RSFieldbus software and RSLogix 5000 software.
RSLogix 5000 software sees the linking device as a remote chassis with a virtual
backplane with up to 16 available slots. When a Logix Block is added, the linking
device is recognized by RSLogix 5000 software as an analog module. Each
configured Logix Block module takes one slot and is assigned a unique slot
number in the chassis.
A communication module, such as catalog number 1756-ENBT, establishes the
EtherNet/IP address to allow the 1757-FFLD linking device to communicate
with the ControlLogix controller.
For topology, equipment, and wiring details, see the FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Design Considerations Reference Manual, publication RSFBUS-RM001.
Figure 1 shows the RSFieldbus workstation connected directly over the
EtherNet/IP network to the ControlLogix chassis.
Figure 1 - EtherNet/IP and 1757-FFLD Linking Device Example
Item Description Item Description
1 ControlLogix controller with 1756-ENBT module 5 Power conditioner
2 Host computer and OPC server 6 1757-FFLD linking device
3 Stratix 8000 switch 7 Field devices
4 24V DC power supply T Network terminator
STATUS
WD0G
BATT
NS
MODE
H1-1
H1-2
H1-3
H1-4
FOUNDATIONFieldbus
FOUNDATIONFieldbus
LinkingDevice
AB
POWER
OKNETLINK
DIAGNOSTIC
FLT
ST
FLT
ST
01234567
01234567
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
DCINTPUT
DIAGNOSTIC
FLT
ST
FLT
ST
01234567
01234567
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
DCOUTPUT
ST
ST
01234567
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
HART
ANALOGINPUT
O
K
ST
ST
01234567
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
HART
ANALOGINPUT
O
K
ST
ST
01234567
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
HART
ANALOGINPUT
O
K
OK
AB
A
B
E
N
B
T
STATUS
WD0G
BATT
NS
MODE
H1-1
H1-2
H1-3
H1-4
FOUNDATIONFieldbus
FOUNDATIONFieldbus
LinkingDevice
AB
32071-M
1
2
3
5
6
7
4
EtherNet/IP
H1 H1 TT
TT

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FOUNDATION Fieldbus System Chapter 1
ControlNet and 1757-FFLDC
Linking Device Example
The ControlNet network combines the functionality of an I/O network and a
peer-to-peer network, providing high-speed performance for both functions.
Devices can be scheduled for deterministic transfers of important data in
addition to unscheduled time intervals for non-critical information.
The 1757-FFLDC linking device has the option of being programmed for
scheduled, repeatable data transmissions on the Connection tab of the Module
Properties dialog box in RSLogix 5000 software. You must also run RSNetWorx
software to schedule the Logix Block to the network connection.
Figure 2 shows the RSFieldbus workstation bridged from Ethernet to the
ControlNet network via the ControlLogix chassis.
Figure 2 - ControlNet, Ethernet, and 1757-FFLDC Linking Device Example
Item Description Item Description
1 ControlLogix controller with 1756-ENBT and
1756-CNB modules 5 Power conditioner
2 Host computer and OPC server 6 1757-FFLDC linking device
3 Stratix 8000 switch (optional) 7 Field devices
4 24V DC power supply T Network terminator
STATUS
WD0G
BATT
NS
MODE
H1-1
H1-2
H1-3
H1-4
FOUNDATIONFieldbus
FOUNDATIONFieldbus
LinkingDevice
AB
POWER
OKNETLINK
DIAGNOSTIC
FLT
ST
FLT
ST
01234567
01234567
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
DCINTPUT
DIAGNOSTIC
FLT
ST
FLT
ST
01234567
01234567
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
DCOUTPUT
ST
ST
01234567
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
HART
ANALOGINPUT
O
K
ST
ST
01234567
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
HART
ANALOGINPUT
O
K
ST
ST
01234567
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
HART
ANALOGINPUT
O
K
OK
AB
C
N
B
E
N
2
T
STATUS
WD0G
BATT
NS
MODE
H1-1
H1-2
H1-3
H1-4
FOUNDATIONFieldbus
FOUNDATIONFieldbus
LinkingDevice
AB
32072-M
1
2
3
HSE
ControlNet 4
5
6
7
H1 H1 TT
TT

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RSFieldbus Software Features
RSFieldbus software, which is installed on the host workstation, is a
configuration tool for creating links, loops, and schedules.
The list of RSFieldbus software features includes the following:
•Configure a fieldbus network with devices.
•Create and edit function block control strategies.
•Integrate fieldbus data into ControlLogix software via the Logix Block.
•Download a configuration.
•Online monitoring and editing of fieldbus parameters.
•Online monitoring of control strategy links.
•Make fieldbus data available via an OPC server.
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Chapter 2
RSFieldbus Software Basics
Introduction
This section describes the windows in RSFieldbus software and some of the tool
features found in these windows.
If you want to start using RSFieldbus software immediately, go to Chapter 3.
The table lists the software topics described in this section.
The menu bar contains actions specific to the selected window. These windows
open depending on which actions you have completed.
Main Window
The Main window contains the main menu bar, a toolbar, and the windows
described in the following sections.
Figure 3 - RSFieldbus Main Window
Topic Page
Main Window 15
Project Window 17
Fieldbus Window 18
Process Cell Window 19
Strategy Window 20
Communication Window (error log) 25
Toolbar
Menu Bar

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To open the Main window, you must start RSFieldbus software.
See page 28 for procedures.
Licensed Blocks
From the Help menu, choose About to determine how many blocks you have
licensed.
The licensed block information appears below the Rockwell Software copyright.
The Main window contains a counter in the lower-right corner that lets you see
how many blocks you have in use.
TIP
When choosing an RSFieldbus license, keep in mind that a typical device
requires a minimum of three blocks (Resource, Transducer, and process
control) with an average of five blocks used. For example, a 64-block
RSFieldbus license will support approximately 21 devices. Any device
that requires more than three blocks will reduce the number of
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Main Window Toolbar
Project Window
The Project window displays the project configuration, including the process cell
area (logical component), the Fieldbus network, individual fieldbuses, and
bridges. Right-clicking each item in this window opens a corresponding menu.
Figure 4 - Project Window
To open the Project window, you must open a new or existing project.
See page 31 for more information.
IMPORTANT
Toolbars can be moved anywhere on the screen by dragging and dropping
them to the desired location.
Toolbar Icon Description
Opens a new project or template. You must close all open projects or templates
before you can open another.
Opens an existing project or template. You must close all open projects or
templates before you can open another.

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Project Window Toolbar
Fieldbus Window
The Fieldbus window shows an individual fieldbus and all attached bridges,
devices, and blocks. This window serves as your H1 window, where you can
schedule blocks, links, and communication. Right-clicking each item in this
window opens a corresponding menu.
To open a Fieldbus window you must add a fieldbus (H1) and expand it.
See page 40 for more information.
Toolbar Icon Description
Opens a new template. You must close any open templates before you can open
another.
Opens an existing template.
Saves the currently selected window.
Saves all open windows except template windows.
Prints the selected window.
Displays the print preview of the project.
Toggles the operation mode between online and offline.
Opens the Communication window (Error Log).
Shows/hides detailed information about block types, block parameters, device
types and fieldbus macrocycles.

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Fieldbus Window Toolbar
The Fieldbus window toolbar contains the same buttons as the Project toolbar.
For descriptions of these buttons, see page 18.
Process Cell Window
The Process Cell window shows an individual process cell and all attached
control modules and blocks. Right-clicking each item in this window opens a
corresponding menu.
To open a Process Cell window, you must add a process cell to the area and
expand it.
See page 43 for procedures.
Process Cell Window Toolbar
The Process Cell window toolbar contains the same buttons as the Project
toolbar. For descriptions of these buttons, see page 19.

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Strategy Window
The Strategy window shows a graphic representation of the blocks, parameters,
and links in a control strategy.
To open the Strategy window, you must first create a control module.
See page 48 for more information.
Function Blocks and Parameters
Functions that can be performed by a device are represented as function blocks.
The set of function blocks available is dependent on the types of devices on your
fieldbus network. Function blocks contain algorithms and algorithm-controlling
parameters.
The standard blocks for fieldbus devices include the following:
You can change or set the action of a block by changing the settings of its
parameters. A block parameter that is written to the bus is referred to as an output
parameter. A block parameter that is receiving data is referred to as an input
parameter.
Blocks are linked, or connected, inside the devices. These links let you send data
from one block to the other block. Links connect blocks within the same device
and blocks that are in different devices.
For more information on function blocks, see Chapter 2 in the
FOUNDATION Fieldbus Design Considerations Reference Manual,
publication RSFBUS-RM001.
•Analog Input (AI) •Discrete Output (DO)
•Analog Output (AO) •Proportional Derivative (PD)
•Discrete Input (DI) •Proportional Integral Derivative (PID)