Cutler-Hammer EATON PanelMate ControlNet User manual

Eaton Corporation
Cutler-Hammer Group
811 Greencrest Drive
Columbus, OH 43081
PanelMate ControlNet
CommunicationDriver
Manual

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Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
Preface...................................................................................................................................................................P-I
About this Manual......................................................................................................................................P-II
Purpose......................................................................................................................................................P-II
What’s Inside...........................................................................................................................................P-II
Support Services.........................................................................................................................................P-III
Chapter 1: Introduction.......................................................................................................................................1-1
Driver Installation..........................................................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2: ControlNet Interface Module.........................................................................................................2-1
Hardware Layout...........................................................................................................................................2-2
Address Settings..........................................................................................................................................2-3
LED Indicators...............................................................................................................................................2-4
Net Status...................................................................................................................................................2-4
ControlNet Interface Status.....................................................................................................................2-4
Channel Status..........................................................................................................................................2-4
Connectors.................................................................................................................................................2-5
Chapter 3: Connectivity......................................................................................................................................3-1
Supported Messaging..................................................................................................................................3-2
Network Connection.....................................................................................................................................3-2
Network Termination................................................................................................................................3-2
Connectivity Options...................................................................................................................................3-3
One Operator Station to One PLC..........................................................................................................3-3
Multiple Stations to Multiple PLCs........................................................................................................3-3
PLC Modules.................................................................................................................................................3-4
Operator Station Connection to ControlNet using the ControlNet Interface Module...................3-4
Wiring Guidelines ..........................................................................................................................................3-4
Chapter 4: Memory Addressing and Communications to Allen-Bradley PLC-5 Using DF1 (PCCC)
Messaging .............................................................................................................................................................4-1
PCCC Memory Addressing.........................................................................................................................4-2
General Format...........................................................................................................................................4-2
I/O Format..................................................................................................................................................4-6
Status Format.............................................................................................................................................4-6
Memory Addressing Examples...............................................................................................................4-7
Chapter 5: Memory Addressing and Communications to the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Using
Control Information Protocol (CIP) Messaging.............................................................................................5-1
CIP References ...............................................................................................................................................5-2
ControlNet Messaging..................................................................................................................................5-3
ControlLogix Addressing.............................................................................................................................5-3
ControlLogix Addressing Using PLC-5 or SLC Address Syntax............................................................5-4
Controller Tags versus Program Tags........................................................................................................5-5
CIP Memory Addressing..............................................................................................................................5-5
Appendix A: Error Codes...................................................................................................................................A-1

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ControlNet Interface Peer Error codes......................................................................................................A-2
System Errors............................................................................................................................................A-2
Local Errors...............................................................................................................................................A-3
Index.........................................................................................................................................................................I-1

Preface I
Preface
Welcome to Cutler-Hammer’s PanelMate ControlNet Communication Driver Manual. This chapter
gives a brief overview of this manual, and provides information on Support Services.

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About this Manual
Purpose
This manual describes how to use your Operator Station with ControlNet.
What’s Inside
This manual is organized in the following way:
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction, describes the ControlNet driver installation.
Chapter 2: ControlNet Interface Module, describes the hardware layout of the ControlNet
Module, as well as a description of the LED indicators and their behaviors.
Chapter 3: Connectivity, describes supported messaging, how the ControlNet module
connects to the network, the connectivity options, how to configure the PLC Name
and Port Table in PanelMate software, and wiring guidelines.
Chapter 4: Memory Addressing and Communications to the Allen-Bradley PLC-5 Using DF1
(PCCC) Messaging, describes PCCC references, memory addressing for the PLC-5,
and monitored I/O.
Chapter 5 Memory Addressing and Communications to the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix
Using Control Information Protocol (CIP) Messaging, describes CIP references
and memory addressing for ControlLogix PLCs.
Appendix A: Error Codes, describes ControlNet Peer Error Codes.
Index Alphabetical listing of important names, subjects, and titles found within this
manual, with their page numbers.

Preface III
Support Services
It is Cutler-Hammer’s goal to ensure your greatest possible satisfaction with the operation of our
products. We are dedicated to providing fast, friendly, and accurate assistance. That is why we offer
you so many ways to get the support you need. Whether it’s by phone, fax, modem, or mail, you can
access Cutler-Hammer support information24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our wide range of
services include:
Technical Support VOICE 1-800-809-2772
FAX [phone]
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If you are in the U.S. or Canada, you can take advantage of our toll-free line for technical assistance
with hardware and software product selection, system design and installation, and system debugging
and diagnostics. Technical support engineers are available for calls during regular business hours
(8 am - 5:30 pm EST) by calling 1-800-809-2772. International calls can be made to either the Tech Line at
1-800-809-2772 (toll call) or the Cutler-Hammer main business line at 614-882-3282. You can contact our
technical support engineers by faxing your support requests directly to the Advanced Product Support
Center (APSC) located in Columbus, Ohio at 614-882-0417. You can also contact our technical support
engineers by emailing your support requests to [email protected].
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Because machines do not run on a nine-to-five schedule, we offer emergency after-hours technical
support. A technical support engineer can be paged for emergencies involving plant down situations or
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Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1
Introduction
This chapter discusses:
•Driver installation
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Driver Installation
The Driver Software Kit contains a CD-ROM.
Caution: Before installing the drivers, make sure that the PanelMate Configuration software is not
already running.
To install the drivers from the CD-ROM, select the Install Software option and then Install Drivers.
From the dialog box, select the ControlNet driver you wish to install and then press the OKbutton.