ICP DAS USA ISaGRAF I-8437-80 User manual

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Getting Started: I-8437-80/8837-80/
8437/8837/8417/8817
“I-8xx7”is the abbreviation of “I-8437-80/8837-80/8417/8817”, and the I-8x37 is the Ethernet
PAC.
ICP DAS CO., LTD. would like to congratulate you own your purchase of our ISaGRAF PACs -
I-8437-80/8837-80/8437/8837/8417/8817. The ease to integration of the PAC and the
power of the IEC 61131-3 ISaGRAF software program combine to make a powerful, yet
inexpensive industrial process control system.
ISaGRAF PAC Series of ICP DAS includes:
Please visit the website:
www.icpdas.com/en/product/guide+Software+Development__Tools+ISaGRAF
μPAC: μPAC-7186EG, I-7188EG, I-7188XG Series
iPAC: iP-8xx7 Series, I-8xx7 Series
XPAC: XP-8xx7-CE6 Series
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manual at any time without notice.
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resulting from its use.
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LTD. All Rights Reserved.
Technical Service
Please contact local agent or email problem-report to [e-mail].
New information can be found at www.icpdas.com
ISaGRAF webpage:
https://www.icpdas.com/en/product/guide+Software+Development__Tools+ISaGRAF
ISaGRAF FAQ : https://www.icpdas.com/en/faq/index.php?kind=280#751
ISaGRAF Download Center:
https://www.icpdas.com/en/download/index.php?nation=US&kind1=&model=&kw=isagraf
Written by Chun Tsai, Spike Huang & Janice Hong, R&D dept., ICP DAS

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Revision History
This chapter provides revision history information to this document.
The table below shows the revision history.
Revision
Date
Description
V2.0
Jul. 2020
Update URLs to the new website
Update some pictures
Remove FTP URLs and the path of CD-ROM

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Table of Contents
Getting Started: I-8437-80/8837-80/ 8437/8837/8417/8817 ..................................... 1
Legal Liability ........................................................................................................................... 1
Trademark & Copyright Notice ............................................................................................... 1
Technical Service ..................................................................................................................... 1
Revision History....................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents....................................................................................................... 3
Reference Guide ........................................................................................................ 6
I/O Modules Selection Guide..................................................................................... 7
Specifications: I-8437-80/8837-80/I-8417/8817......................................................... 8
Chapter 1 Typical Application................................................................................10
1.1 iPAC-8x47 is better than I-8x37-80............................................................................... 10
1.2 Multi-HMI & Local/Remote I/O .................................................................................... 10
1.3 Redundant Bus7000...................................................................................................... 11
1.4 SMS: Short Message Service......................................................................................... 11
1.5 Download & Monitoring Via Modem_Link................................................................... 12
1.6 Motion Control.............................................................................................................. 12
1.7 Modbus Converter of I-7000 & I-87K I/O ..................................................................... 13
1.8 Modbus Master............................................................................................................. 14
1.9 Data Exchange through Ethernet & RS-485.................................................................. 15
1.10 Active Control Data and I/O Acquisition Data Reporting System................................. 15
1.11 ZigBee Wireless Solution............................................................................................... 16
Chapter 2 Software Programming .........................................................................17
2.1 Step 1 - Installing the ISaGRAF Software ...................................................................... 17
2.1.1 The Hardware Protection Device (Dongle & USB Key-Pro) ...................................... 18
2.1.2 Important Notice for Window 2000 Users ............................................................... 19
2.1.3 Important Notice for Window NT Users................................................................... 19
2.1.4 Important Notice for Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32-bit) Users.......................... 20
2.1.5 Important Notice for Windows (64-bit) Users.......................................................... 22
2.1.6 Important Setting for Using Variable Arrays............................................................. 22
2.2 Step 2 - Installing the ICP DAS Utilities for ISaGRAF ..................................................... 23
2.3 Step 3 - Writing a Simple ISaGRAF Program ................................................................. 24

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2.3.1 Open ISaGRAF-Project Management........................................................................ 25
2.3.2 Creating an ISaGRAF User’s Group ........................................................................... 25
2.3.3 Creating a New ISaGRAF Project............................................................................... 26
2.3.4 Declaring the ISaGRAF Project Variables .................................................................. 27
2.3.5 Create and Edit the ST - “ST1”Program.................................................................... 31
2.3.6 Create the LD - “LD1”Program.................................................................................. 32
2.3.7 Edit the “LD1”Program ............................................................................................. 33
2.3.8 Connecting the I/O.................................................................................................... 38
2.4 Step 4 - Compiling & Simulating the Example Project.................................................. 41
2.4.1 Compiling the LD Project........................................................................................... 42
2.4.2 Simulating the LD Project.......................................................................................... 42
2.4.3 Running the Simulation Program.............................................................................. 43
2.5 Step 5 - Download & Debugging the Example Project ................................................. 45
2.5.1 Downloading the Project .......................................................................................... 46
2.5.2 Running the Example Program ................................................................................. 48
Chapter 3 Hardware System & Setting...................................................................49
3.1 Setting the NET-ID for the I-8xx7.................................................................................. 49
3.2 Connecting PC to the I-8xx7’s COM1............................................................................ 50
3.3 Connecting PC to I-8417/8817’s COM2 ........................................................................ 51
3.4 Connecting PC to Several I-8417/8817’s COM2 ........................................................... 51
3.5 How to change Modbus RTU Baud Rate & Setup COM3 as Modbus Slave Port.......... 52
3.6 Deleting an ISaGRAF Project from the PAC .................................................................. 53
3.7 Connecting PC to the I-8437-80/8837-80 Ethernet Port.............................................. 54
3.8 Modbus Slave Connection to the I-8xx7....................................................................... 55
3.9 Setting I-8437-80/8837-80’s IP & MASK & Gateway.................................................... 56
3.10 Setting COM1 as Non-Modbus-Slave Port.................................................................... 57
3.11 Update I-8xx7’s Hardware Driver ................................................................................. 58
3.12 Backup & Restore an ISaGRAF Project.......................................................................... 60
3.13 Pin assignment of the Fbus........................................................................................... 61
3.14 Setting I-7000 and I-87K Remote I/O by DCON Utility ................................................. 62
3.15 Linking I-7000 and I-87K Modules for Remote I/O....................................................... 66
3.16 Creating a Modbus Link with the PAC .......................................................................... 67
3.17 Linking to an MMI Interface Device.............................................................................. 68

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3.18 Using N-Port COM......................................................................................................... 69
3.19 Pin Assignment of Communication Ports ..................................................................... 70
3.20 Dimension ..................................................................................................................... 71
Appendix ..................................................................................................................73
A: ISaGRAF User Manual & Demo Program & FAQ................................................................... 73
A.1 The Download Page for ISaGRAF Resource ............................................................. 73
A.2 Using Modbus TCP/IP protocol to control ISaGRAF PACs with VB? ......................... 75
B: 10-ch Thermocouple Input Module ...................................................................................... 76
I-7018Z................................................................................................................................... 76
I-87018Z................................................................................................................................. 76
C: RU-87P1/2/4/8...................................................................................................................... 77

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Reference Guide
ISaGRAF Resource on the Internet:
Visit to the website to get the latest version of ISaGRAF IO libraries, drivers, demo, and manuals.
https://www.icpdas.com/en/download/index.php?nation=US&kind1=&model=&kw=isagraf
ISaGRAF User’s Manual:
https://www.icpdas.com/en/download/show.php?num=333
iP-8000 (Hardware) Manual:
https://www.icpdas.com/en/download/show.php?num=425
Related Products:
Industrial Ethernet Switch:
http://www.icpdas.com/en/product/guide+Industrial__Communication+Ethernet__Communi
cation+Ethernet__Switch
RS-232 to RS-422/485 Converter:
http://www.icpdas.com/en/product/guide+Industrial__Communication+Serial__Communi
cation+Converter
Power Supply :
http://www.icpdas.com/en/product/guide+Accessories+Power__Supplies+Power__Supply
High Profile I-8K/87K Series I/O Modules
http://www.icpdas.com/en/product/guide+Remote__I_O__Module__and__Unit+PAC__%EF
%BC%86amp;__Local__I_O__Modules+I-8K_I-87K__Series__(High__Profile)
ISaGRAF FAQ:
https://www.icpdas.com/en/faq/index.php?kind=280#751

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I/O Modules Selection Guide
The I-8xx7 series PAC supports the I-8K/I-87K I/O modules and RS-485 remote I/O modules
modules. Please refer to ICP DAS website:
http://www.icpdas.com/en/product/guide+Remote__I_O__Module__and__Unit+Software__
Support__+I-8K_I-87K__Software__Support
www.icpdas.com

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Specifications: I-8437-80/8837-80/I-8417/8817

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Note: I-8x37 has already been phased out; please select compatible I-8x37-80.
ISaGRAF Download Center: Refer to Data Sheet
http://www.icpdas.com/en/download/index.php?nation=US&kind1=&model=&kw=isagraf

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Chapter 1 Typical Application
1.1 iPAC-8x47 is better than I-8x37-80
iP-8447/8847 - the advanced I-8xx7 ISaGRAF based iPAC.
Features:
•Support Dual Ethernet 10/100 Mbps
•768K memory for running program, 256K more than I-8437-80/8837-80
•Built-in 512K Battery backup SRAM
•Support sending E-mail with an attached file (Max. 488 KB)
•Support FRnet I/O
•Support CAN/CANopen
•Support VW Sensor
•Support Ethernet Port redundant system
1.2 Multi-HMI & Local/Remote I/O

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1.3 Redundant Bus7000
I-8437-80/8837-80:
1.4 SMS: Short Message Service
More at https://www.icpdas.com/en/faq/index.php?kind=280#751 > FAQ-111

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1.5 Download & Monitoring Via Modem_Link
1.6 Motion Control
I-8091: 2 axes
I-8090: 3 axes Encoder
I-8417/8817/
8437-80/8837-80
One I-8091 can control 2-axis: X-Y plane, or 2 axes independent
Two I-8091 can control 4-axis: X-Y plane + 2 axes independent or 4 axes independent

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1.7 Modbus Converter of I-7000 & I-87K I/O
I-8417/8817 can be a Modbus RTU serial converter of I-7000 & I-87K series I/O modules.
I-8437-80/8837-80 can be a Modbus RTU serial & TCP/IP converter of I-7000 & I-87K series I/O
modules.

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1.8 Modbus Master
Up to 2COM Ports (COM1, COM3, COM4 and COM5 in multi serial port board) can support
Modbus RTU Master or ASCII Master Protocol to connect to other Modbus Slave devices.
NOTE:
COM5 to COM20 is optional from the I-8112/8114/8142/8144/8142i expansion board.

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1.9 Data Exchange through Ethernet & RS-485
1.10 Active Control Data and I/O Acquisition Data Reporting System
More at https://www.icpdas.com/en/faq/index.php?kind=280#751 > FAQ-065
PAC to PAC Data Exchange
Ethernet: I-8437-80/8837-80
RS485: I-8xx7

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1.11 ZigBee Wireless Solution
ZB-2000 series product has been phased out, users can choose ZT-2000 series product.
ISaGRAF PAC plus ZB-2550P and ZB-2551P RS-232/RS-485 Converters can apply wireless
communication, reduce the wiring cost, and achieve the mission of remote I/O control and data
acquisition.
More at https://www.icpdas.com/en/faq/index.php?kind=280#751 > FAQ-110

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Chapter 2 Software Programming
2.1 Step 1 - Installing the ISaGRAF Software
The following software must be installed before programing for ISaGRAF PAC system.
http://www.icpdas.com/en/download/show.php?num=368
A. ISaGRAF Workbench
B. ICP DAS Utilities for ISaGRAF
User has to purchase at least one pcs. of ISaGRAF workbench Version 3 (ISaGRAF-256) to install
on his PC to edit, download, monitor & debug the PAC.
Operating system Requirements:
One of the following computer operating systems must be installed on the target computer
system before you can install the ISaGRAF Workbench software program.
Windows 95 / Windows 98 / Windows 2000
Windows NT Version 3.51 or Windows NT Version 4.0
Windows XP or Vista or XP mode in Windows 7 (refer to FAQ-117)
Steps to Installing the ISaGRAF Workbench:
If your operating system is Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32-bit), please refer to 2.1.4.
If your operating system is Windows 7 (64-bit), please refer to 2.1.5.
Since 2020, ICP DAS no longer provides ISaGRAF Workbench CD. Please download the
software on ISaGRAF Download Center and extract the zip file. Then, double-click on the
"ISaGRAF.exe" file to start the installation process.
Select the language.

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After the installation, click the Windows “Start” and point to “Programs” and “ISaGRAF 3.5”,
then click “Project” to open the ISaGRAF.
2.1.1 The Hardware Protection Device (Dongle & USB Key-Pro)
You must install the hardware protection device (dongle) provided with the ISaGRAF software
on your computers parallel port to for the ISaGRAF program to achieve fully authorized
functionality.
While using ISaGRAF and the dongle is plugged well, if the “Help”–“About”says “Maximum
number of IO variables: 32”, it means ISaGRAF workbench cannot find the dongle well. Please
reset your PC and then check the “Help”–“About”again. If it still displays “Maximum number
of IO variables: 32”, the driver may not be installed well. Please do the following steps.
Dongle Protection:
Please execute the \Sentinel5382\setup.exe for ISaGRAF-80 or \Sentinel\setup.exe for other
ISaGRAF version in the ISaGRAF installation folder and then reset the PC again.
USB Key-Pro Protection:
1. To make your PC recognize the ISaGRAF USB protection-key, please un-plug the USB
protection-key from your USB port first, then run “\Sentinel\SSD5411-32bit.exe”in the
ISaGRAF installation folder after you have installed the ISaGRAF. Then please reset your PC.
2. To run ISaGRAF Ver. 3.5x, please always plug the USB protection-key in the PC’s USB port.
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2.1.2 Important Notice for Window 2000 Users
If you close some ISaGRAF windows, it holds about 20 ~ 40 seconds (No response). This may
cause by the procedure “CTFMON.EXE”of Windows 2000. First click on “Ctrl & Alt & Del”at
the same time to stop the “CTFMON.EXE”process and then you may create a short cut for the
“ISaGRAF project manager”. And then check on “run in separate memory space”option in the
shortcut property.
2.1.3 Important Notice for Window NT Users
If your computer is using the Windows NT operating system, you will need to add one line to
the “isa.ini”file in the ISaGRAF Workbench “EXE”subdirectory.
C:\ISAWIN\EXE\isa.ini
You can use any ASCII based text editor (such as Notepad or UltraEdit32) to open the “isa.ini”
file. Locate the [WS001] header in the “isa.ini”initialization file (it should be at the top of the
file). Anywhere within the [WS001] header portion of the “isa.ini”initialization file, add the
entry shown below within the [WS001] header:
[WS001]
NT=1
Isa=C: \ISAWIN
IsaExe=C: \ISAWIN\EXE
Group=Samples
IsaApl=c: \isawin\smp
IsaTmp=C: \ISAWIN\TMP
2.
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2.1.4 Important Notice for Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32-bit) Users
Before installing the ISaGRAF; If your operating system is Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32-bit),
please change the User Account Control settings to avoid some of the setup restrictions.
How to disable “UAC” (User Account Control)?
The “UAC”(User Account Control) setting requires administrator-level permission.
1. From the “Start” menu, choose “Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety > User
Accounts”, then click “Change User Account Control settings”or “Turn User Account Control
on or off”.
2. After clicking, it will show up the screen as below.
Windows Vista:
Uncheck the “Use User Account Control (UAC) to help you protect your computer”box and then
click on “OK”.