Allen-Bradley AB QUALITY ControlLogix 1756 Series User manual

User Manual
ControlLogix Gateway
System
(Cat. No. 1756 series)
Allen-Bradley

Important User Information Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication,
those responsible for the application and use of this control equipment must
satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been taken to assure that
each application and use meets all performance and safety requirements,
including any applicable laws, regulations, codes and standards.
The illustrations, charts, sample programs and layout examples shown in
this guide are intended solely for purposes of example. Since there are many
variables and requirements associated with any particular installation,
Allen-Bradley does not assume responsibility or liability (to include
intellectual property liability) for actual use based upon the examples shown
in this publication.
Allen-Bradley publication SGI-1.1, Safety Guidelines for the Application,
Installation and Maintenance of Solid-State Control (available from your
local Allen-Bradley office), describes some important differences between
solid-state equipment and electromechanical devices that should be taken
into consideration when applying products such as those described in this
publication.
Reproduction of the contents of this copyrighted publication, in whole or
part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation, is prohibited.
Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety
considerations:
Attention statements help you to:
•identify a hazard
•avoid a hazard
•recognize the consequences
Important:Identifies information that is critical for successful application
and understanding of the product.
ControlLogix, Data Highway Plus, and PLC-5 are trademarks of Rockwell Automation.
ControlNet is a trademark of ControlNet International, Ltd.
DeviceNet is a trademark of Open DeviceNet Vendor Association, Inc.
Ethernet is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation, Intel, and Xerox Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
RSLogix and RSLogix5000 are trademarks of Rockwell Software, Inc.
!
ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or
circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death,
property damage or economic loss

European Communities (EC)
Directive Compliance If this product has the CE mark it is approved for installation within the
European Union and EEA regions. It has been designed and tested to meet
the following directives.
EMC Directive
This product is tested to meet the Council Directive 89/336/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) by applying the following standards,
in whole or in part, documented in a technical construction file:
•EN 50081-2 EMC — Generic Emission Standard, Part 2 — Industrial
Environment
•EN 50082-2 EMC — Generic Immunity Standard, Part 2 — Industrial
Environment
This product is intended for use in an industrial environment.
Low Voltage Directive
This product is tested to meet Council Directive 73/23/EEC Low Voltage,
by applying the safety requirements of EN 61131-2 Programmable
Controllers, Part 2 - Equipment Requirements and Tests. For specific
information required by EN 61131-2, see the appropriate sections in this
publication, as well as the Allen-Bradley publication Industrial Automation
Wiring and Grounding Guidelines For Noise Immunity, publication
1770-4.1.
This equipment is classified as open equipment and must be mounted in an
enclosure during operation to provide safety protection.

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Preface
Using This Manual
This preface explains how to use this manual most effectively.
Who Should Use
This Manual Use this manual if you are knowledgeable about ControlLogix Gateway
products, but need information about integrating the products into a system.
You should:
•be familiarwith Microsoft® Windows® NT and with terms that describe
what you should be doing when working in Windows NT, e.g., double
click, dialog box, radio checkbox.
•understand Data Highway Plus, ControlNet, and Ethernet networking
concepts.
•be familiar with routing concepts.
If you are not familiar with these concepts or would like additional
information, refer to the documentation listed on the following page or
contact your Rockwell Automation representative for information about
available training.
Purpose of
This Manual This manual is for users of ControlLogix Gateway products. It:
•presents you with the basic information you need to get the example
applications up and running
•provides “memory jogger” information, such as routing link numbers
•includes high-level procedures with references to other manuals for
specific details
For information about: See page:
who should use this manual P–1
the purpose of this manual P–1
where to find more information P–2
common techniques used in this manual P–3
Rockwell Automation support P–4

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Where to Find More
Information Refer to the following publications for help with the ControlLogix Gateway
system:
Many of these manuals are available online from the Automation
Bookstore, http://www.theautomationbookstore.com.
For information about: See this publication: Publication number:
the ControlLogix Ethernet Communication
Interface Module ControlLogix Ethernet Communication Interface Module Installation Instructions 1756-5.3
ControlLogix Ethernet Communication Interface Module
User Manual 1756-6.5.1
the ControlLogix Data Highway Plus
Communication Interface Module ControlLogix Data Highway Plus Communication Interface Module Installation Instructions 1756-5.4
ControlLogix Data Highway Plus Communication Interface
Module User Manual 1756-6.5.2
the ControlLogix ControlNet Bridge Module ControlLogix ControlNet Bridge Installation Instructions 1756-5.32
ControlLogix ControlNet Bridge User Manual 1756-6.5.3
the ControlLogix Chassis ControlLogix Chassis Installation instructions 1756-5.2
ControlLogix power supplies ControlLogix Power Supplies Installation Instructions 1756-5.1
PLC-5 programmable controllers Enhanced PLC-5 Programmable Controller Quick Start 1785-10.4
ControlNet PLC-5 Programmable Controller Quick Start 1785-10.7
ControlNet PLC-5 Programmable Controller User Manual 1785-6.5.22
Ethernet PLC-5 Programmable Controller Quick Start 1785-10.5
Enhanced Ethernet PLC-5 Programmable Controller
User Manual 1785-6.5.12
ControlLogix Gateway Configuration Software ControlLogix Gateway Configuration Software User Manual 1756-6.5.7
PC communication interface cards 1784-KTX Communication Interface Card User Manual 1784-6.5.22
Allen-Bradley Publication Index
(for your specific communication interface card) SD499
RSLogix5 programming software Getting Results With RSLogix5 9399-RL53GR
RSLinx Lite RSLinx Lite User’s Guide 9399-WAB32LUG
grounding and wiring Allen-Bradley
programmable controllers Allen-Bradley Programmable Controller Wiring and Grounding Guidelines 1770-4.1
TCP/IP protocol and networking in general Comer, Douglas E., Internetworking withTCP-IP, Volume 1:
Protocols and Architecture
, 2nd ed. Englewood Cliffs,
N.J.:Prentice-Hall, 1995. ISBN 0-13-216987-8.
n/a
Tannebaum, Andrew S. Computer Networks , 2nd ed.
Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 1989. ISBN
0-13-162959-
X .
n/a
current Allen-Bradley documentation,
including ordering instructions Allen-Bradley Publication Index SD499
terms and definitions Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation Glossary AG-7.1

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Common Techniques Used in
This Manual The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
•Bulleted lists provide information, not procedural steps.
•Numbered lists provide sequential steps or hierarchical information.
•Text in bold font indicates words or phrases you should type,
programming windows, and menu selections.
•Text in Italic font preceded by numerals like this represents tasks you
should complete (see the following figure).
•Pictures of keys and/or screens represent the actual keys you press or the
screens you use (see the following figure).
We use this symbol to call attention to helpful information.
We use this symbol to call attention to information you
need to complete the example applications.
EXAMPLE
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Start the software:
a. From the Start menu, select Programs.
b. Select Rockwell Software > RSLinx > RSLinx.
Device Type:
Network:
Station Name:
Station Number:
*Board Address:
*Interrupt:
KTX(D)
DH+
RSLinx
0
D700
* (must match switch settings on card)
None
DH+ Speed 57.6K
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Enter the following configuration:
Configure the drivers:
a. From the Communications menu, select Configure Drivers.
b. Select the 1784-KTX(D)/PCMK driver and click on Add/New.
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Rockwell Automation Support Rockwell Automation offers support services worldwide, with over 75
sales/support offices, 512 authorized distributors, and 260 authorized
systems integrators located throughout the United States alone, plus
Rockwell Automation representatives in every major country in the world.
Local Product Support
Contact your local Rockwell Automation representative for:
•sales and order support
•product technical training
•warranty support
•support service agreements
Technical Product Assistance
If you need to contact Rockwell Automation for technical assistance, call
your local Rockwell Automation representative.
Your Questions or Comments about This Manual
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Publication Problem Report (at the back of this manual).
If you have any suggestions about how we can make this manual more
useful to you, please contact us at the following address:
Rockwell Automation, Allen-Bradley Company, Inc.
Control and Information Group
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Overview About the Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
What You Need to Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
System Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Understanding How Routing Tables Are Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Chapter 2
Set Up the Hardware Set Up the Personal Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Install the 1784-KTX Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Install the Ethernet Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Configure the PLC-5 Processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Install and Ground Each Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Install the ControlLogix Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Ground the Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Connect Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Install the Communication Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Install the Data Highway Plus Communication Modules . . . 2-7
Install the Ethernet Communication Modules . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Install the ControlNet Communication Modules . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Chapter 3
Set Up the Software Install the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Configure the Communication Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Configuring the Example Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Chapter 4
Enter the Basic Ladder Program Start RSLogix5 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Configure the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Enter the Ladder Logic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Save the Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Chapter 5
Initiate DH+ to DH+
Communication Via a Single
Gateway Module
What You Need To Do. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Verify the 1756-DHRIO Module Node Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Verify the KTX Driver Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Test the KTX Driver and System Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Configure the Routing Table in the 1756-DHRIO Module . . . . . 5-3
Test the Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

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Chapter 6
Initiate DH+ to DH+
Communication Via Two
Gateway Modules
What You Need To Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Verify the 1756-DHRIO Module Node Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Verify the KTX Driver Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Test the KTX Driver and System Hardware Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Configure the Routing Table in the 1756-DHRIO Modules. . . . . 6-3
Test the Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Chapter 7
Initiate Ethernet to DH+
Communication What You Need To Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Verify the KTX Driver Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Test the KTX Driver and System Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Configure the Communication Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Connect to the PLC-5/40C Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Chapter 8
Initiate ControlNet to
ControlNet Communication What You Need To Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Verify the Communication Module Node Addresses. . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Verify the PLC-5/40C Processor Node Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Verify the KTX Driver Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Test the KTX Driver and System Hardware Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Routing Table Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Edit the Message Instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Test the Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Chapter 9
What You Need To Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Verify the Communication Driver Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Test the KTX Diver and System Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Configure the Communication Modules in the Left Chassis . . . . 9-3
Configure the Communication Modules in the Right Chassis . . . 9-8
Test the Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
Chapter 10
Initiate ControlNet to DH+
Communication With an
Ethernet Backbone
What You Need To Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Verify the Communication Driver Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Test the KTX Driver and System Hardware Setup. . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Configure the Communication Modules in the Left Chassis . . . 10-3
Configure the 1756-ENET Module in the Right Chassis . . . . . . 10-8
Test the Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10

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Chapter 11
Troubleshoot the System Verify the Module Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Verify the Communication Links. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
Verify the Routing Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
If All Else Fails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
Index