ProSoft Technology PLX3x Series User manual

PLX3x Series
Multi-Protocol Gateways
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USER MANUAL

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Important Installation Instructions
Power, Input, and Output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring methods, Article 501-4 (b)
of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 for installation in the U.S., or as specified in Section 18-1J2 of the Canadian
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WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS
I, DIV. 2;
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN OFF POWER BEFORE
REPLACING OR WIRING MODULES
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.
THIS DEVICE SHALL BE POWERED BY CLASS 2 OUTPUTS ONLY.
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Contents
Your Feedback Please........................................................................................................................2
How to Contact Us..............................................................................................................................2
Content Disclaimer..............................................................................................................................2
Important Installation Instructions.......................................................................................................3
Agency Approvals and Certifications..................................................................................................3
1Start Here 9
1.1 Overview....................................................................................................................9
1.2 System Requirements.............................................................................................10
1.3 Package Contents...................................................................................................10
1.4 Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail.......................................................................11
1.5 Jumper Settings ......................................................................................................12
1.6 SD Card...................................................................................................................13
1.7 Connecting Power to the Unit .................................................................................13
1.8 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software...................................................14
2Using ProSoft Configuration Builder 15
2.1 Connecting the PC to the Gateway.........................................................................15
2.2 Setting a Temporary IP Address in the Gateway....................................................15
2.3 Setting Up the Project .............................................................................................19
2.4 Disabling Gateway Ports.........................................................................................20
2.5 Configuring Gateway Parameters...........................................................................23
2.5.1 Renaming PCB Objects ..........................................................................................23
2.5.2 Printing a Configuration File....................................................................................23
2.6Configuring the Ethernet Port..................................................................................23
2.7 Mapping Data in Module Memory...........................................................................24
2.7.1 From Address..........................................................................................................26
2.7.2 To Address..............................................................................................................26
2.7.3 Register Count ........................................................................................................26
2.7.4 Swap Code..............................................................................................................26
2.7.5 Delay Preset............................................................................................................26
2.8 Downloading the Project to the Gateway................................................................27
2.9 Uploading the Project from the Gateway ................................................................29
3Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 31
3.1 LED Indicators.........................................................................................................31
3.1.1 Main Gateway LEDs................................................................................................32
3.1.2 Ethernet Port LEDs .................................................................................................33
3.1.3 Serial Port LEDs (for Gateways with Serial Ports)..................................................33
3.2 Using Diagnostics in ProSoft Configuration Builder................................................33
3.2.1 Diagnostics Menu....................................................................................................36
3.2.2 Capturing a Diagnostic Session to a Log File.........................................................37
3.2.3 Using the Data Analyzer (Serial Protocols Only) ....................................................38
3.2.4 Warm Boot / Cold Boot............................................................................................39
3.3 Gateway Status Data in Upper Memory..................................................................40
3.3.1 General Gateway Status Data in Upper Memory....................................................40

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3.3.2 Protocol-Specific Status Data in Upper Memory.................................................... 41
4Hardware Information 43
4.1 Hardware Specifications......................................................................................... 43
4.1.1 Serial Port Specifications........................................................................................ 44
4.2 Serial Port Cables (for Gateways with Serial Ports)............................................... 44
4.2.1 Serial Port Specifications........................................................................................ 45
4.2.2 RS-232 - Null Modem (DTE without Hardware Handshaking) ............................... 45
4.2.3 RS-232 - DTE to DCE Modem Connection ............................................................ 46
4.2.4 RS-422 Interface Connections................................................................................ 46
4.2.5 RS-485 Interface Connection ................................................................................. 47
5EIP Protocol 49
5.1 EIP Functional Overview ........................................................................................ 49
5.1.1 EtherNet/IP General Specifications........................................................................ 50
5.1.2 EIP Internal Database............................................................................................. 51
5.2 EIP Configuration.................................................................................................... 53
5.2.1 Configuring EIP Class 3 Server.............................................................................. 53
5.2.2 Configuring EIP Class 1 Connection ...................................................................... 56
5.2.3 Configuring EIP Class 3 Client[x]/UClient Connection ........................................... 60
5.3 Network Diagnostics............................................................................................... 70
5.3.1 EIP PCB Diagnostics.............................................................................................. 70
5.3.2 EIP Status Data in Upper Memory.......................................................................... 71
5.3.3 EIP Error Codes...................................................................................................... 73
5.4 EIP Reference......................................................................................................... 76
5.4.1 SLC and MicroLogix Specifics................................................................................ 76
5.4.2 PLC5 Processor Specifics ...................................................................................... 80
5.4.3 ControlLogix and CompactLogix Processor Specifics............................................ 84
5.4.4 EIP Command Entry Form...................................................................................... 93
6MBTCP Protocol 95
6.1 MBTCP Functional Overview.................................................................................. 95
6.1.1 MBTCP General Specifications.............................................................................. 96
6.1.2 MBTCP Internal Database...................................................................................... 97
6.2 MBTCP Configuration........................................................................................... 101
6.2.1 Configuring MBTCP Servers ................................................................................ 101
6.2.2 Configuring MBTCP Client [x]............................................................................... 103
6.2.3 Configuring MBTCP Client [x] Commands ........................................................... 105
6.3 Network Diagnostics............................................................................................. 108
6.3.1 MBTCP PCB Diagnostics ..................................................................................... 108
6.3.2 MBTCP Status Data in Upper Memory................................................................. 108
6.3.3 MBTCP Error Codes............................................................................................. 111
6.4 MBTCP Reference................................................................................................ 112
6.4.1 About the Modbus Protocol .................................................................................. 112
7MBS Protocol 115
7.1 MBS Functional Overview .................................................................................... 115
7.1.1 Modbus Serial Specifications................................................................................ 116

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7.1.2 Modbus Master/Slave Port Specifications.............................................................116
7.1.3 MBS Internal Database.........................................................................................117
7.2 MBS Configuration ................................................................................................119
7.2.1 Configuring MBS Port [x].......................................................................................119
7.2.2 MBS Port [x] Commands.......................................................................................124
7.3 MBS Diagnostics...................................................................................................127
7.3.1 MBS PCB Diagnostics...........................................................................................127
7.3.2 MBS Status Data in Upper Memory......................................................................127
7.3.3 MBS Error Codes ..................................................................................................133
7.4 MBS Reference.....................................................................................................134
8ASCII Protocol 135
8.1 ASCII Functional Overview ...................................................................................135
8.1.1 General Specifications ..........................................................................................136
8.1.2 ASCII Data Flow....................................................................................................136
8.1.3 ASCII Internal Database........................................................................................139
8.1.4 ASCII Modes of Operation ....................................................................................140
8.2 ASCII Configuration...............................................................................................142
8.2.1 ASCII Port [x].........................................................................................................142
8.2.2 Configuring the Port for Receive-Only Mode ........................................................145
8.2.3 Configuring a Port for Transmit-Only Mode ..........................................................145
8.2.4 Configuring a Port for Transmit-Receive Mode.....................................................145
8.2.5 Termination of Received Data...............................................................................145
8.3 ASCII Diagnostics .................................................................................................147
8.3.1 ASCII PCB Diagnostics.........................................................................................147
8.3.2 ASCII Status Data in Upper Memory ....................................................................148
9SIE Protocol 153
9.1 SIE Functional Overview.......................................................................................153
9.1.1 SIE General Specifications....................................................................................154
9.1.2 SIE Gateway Internal Database............................................................................154
9.2 SIE Configuration ..................................................................................................157
9.2.1 Configuring SIE Client [x] Connection...................................................................157
9.2.2 Configuring SIE Client x Commands.....................................................................158
9.3 SIE Diagnostics.....................................................................................................170
9.3.1 SIE PCB Diagnostics.............................................................................................170
9.3.2 SIE Status Data in Upper Memory........................................................................171
9.3.3 SIE Error Codes ....................................................................................................172
9.4 SIE Reference.......................................................................................................174
9.4.1 SIE CPU315-2 DP.................................................................................................174
9.4.2 SIE CPU1212C .....................................................................................................176
9.4.3 SIE CPU224XP .....................................................................................................178
10 PND Protocol 181
10.1 PND Functional Overview.....................................................................................181
10.1.1 PND General Specifications..................................................................................181
10.1.2 PND Internal Database .........................................................................................182
10.2 PND Configuration ................................................................................................183
10.2.1 Configuring PIE Connection..................................................................................186
10.2.2 Configuring PND Module Map ..............................................................................187

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10.3 Step 7 Configuration............................................................................................. 188
10.3.1 Creating a Variable Table to Display Floating Point Input Values........................ 190
10.3.2 Creating a Variable Table to Display Floating Point Input Values........................ 192
10.3.3 Creating a Variable Table to Display Floating Point Input Values........................ 201
10.3.4 Creating a Variable Table to Display Floating Point Input Values........................ 203
10.4 PND Diagnostics................................................................................................... 205
10.4.1 PND PCB Diagnostics .......................................................................................... 205
10.4.2 PND Status Data in Upper Memory...................................................................... 205
10.4.3 Input/Output Error Message Status Codes........................................................... 206
10.4.4 Configuration Error Codes.................................................................................... 206
10.5 PND Performance................................................................................................. 207
11 Support, Service & Warranty 209
11.1 Contacting Technical Support............................................................................... 209
11.2 Warranty Information ............................................................................................ 211
Index 213

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1 Start Here
In This Chapter
Overview .................................................................................................9
System Requirements...........................................................................10
Package Contents.................................................................................10
Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail .....................................................11
Jumper Settings ....................................................................................12
SD Card.................................................................................................12
Connecting Power to the Unit................................................................13
Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software..................................14
To get the most benefit from this User Manual, you should have the following
skills:
PLC or PAC configuration software: Launch the program and use it to
configure the processor if required
Microsoft Windows®:Install and launch programs, execute menu
commands, navigate dialog boxes, and enter data
Hardware installation and wiring: Install the module, and safely connect
devices to a power source and to the PLX3x gateway port(s)
1.1 Overview
This document explains the features of the PLX3x gateway. It guides you through
configuration, showing how to map data between a device or network, through
the gateway, to a PLC or PAC. The ProSoft Configuration Builder software
creates files to import into the PLC or PAC programming software, integrating the
gateway into your system. You can also map data between areas in the
gateway's internal database. This allows you to copy data to different addresses
within the gateway database in order to create easier data requests and control.
The PLX3x gateways are stand-alone DIN-rail mounted units that provide one
Ethernet port for communications, remote configuration, and diagnostics. Your
specific gateway may include additional ports depending on the supported
protocols. The module has an SD Card slot (SD card optional) that allows you to
store configuration files that you can use for recovery, transferring the
configuration to another gateway, or general configuration backup.

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1.2 System Requirements
The ProSoft Configuration Builder configuration software for the PLX3x gateway
requires the following minimum hardware and software components:
Pentium®II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better)
recommended
128 Mbytes of RAM minimum, 256 Mbytes of RAM recommended
100 Mbytes of free hard disk space (or more based on application
requirements)
256-color VGA graphics adapter, 800 x 600 minimum resolution (True Color
1024 768 recommended)
Supported operating systems:
Microsoft Windows 7 (32 bit) (64bit not tested)
Microsoft Windows Vista (not tested)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1 or 2
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1, 2, or 3 (not
tested)
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (not tested)
1.3 Package Contents
The following components are included with your PLX3x gateway, and are all
required for installation and configuration. The quantity of cables provided
depends on the specific protocol combination for your gateway.
Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following items are
present.
Gateway with Ethernet Port
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
1
Mini screwdriver
HRD250
Tool for wiring and securing the power connector
1
Power connector
J180
PLX3x gateway power connector
Gateway with Two Ethernet Ports
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
1
Mini screwdriver
HRD250
Tool for wiring and securing the power connector
1
Power connector
J180
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Gateway with Ethernet Port and Single Serial Port
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
1
DB9 to Screw
Terminal Adaptor
1454-9F
DB9 to screw terminal adapter
1
RJ45-DB9M Serial
Adapter Cable
CABLE14
RJ45 to DB9 male serial adapter cable
1
Power Connector
J180
PLX3x gateway power connector
1
Mini screwdriver
HRD250
Tool for wiring and securing the power connector
Gateway with Ethernet Port and Four Serial Ports
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number
Part Description
4
DB9 to Screw
Terminal Adaptor
1454-9F
DB9 to screw terminal adapter
4
RJ45-DB9M Serial
Adapter Cable
CABLE14
RJ45 to DB9 male serial adapter cable
1
Power Connector
J180
PLX3x gateway power connector
1
Mini screwdriver
HRD250
Tool for wiring and securing the power connector
1.4 Mounting the Gateway on a DIN-rail
To mount the PLX3x gateway on a DIN-rail, follow these steps.
1 Position the gateway on the DIN-rail B at a slight angle.
2 Hook the lip on the rear of the adapter onto the top of the DIN-rail, and rotate
the adapter onto the rail.
3 Press the adapter down onto the DIN-rail until flush. The locking tab snaps
into position and lock the module to the DIN-rail.
4 If the adapter does not lock in place, use a screwdriver or similar device to
move the locking tab down while pressing the adapter flush onto the DIN-rail
and release the locking tab to lock the adapter in place. If necessary, push up
on the locking tab to lock.

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1.5 Jumper Settings
There are three pairs of jumper pins located on the back of the module.
MODE 1 - The two pins should be jumpered during normal operation.
MODE 2 - Default IP Jumper: This is the middle jumper. The default IP
address of the gateway is 192.168.0.250. Set this jumper to put the
gateway's IP address back to the default.
MODE 3 –If set, this jumper provides a level of security resulting in the
following behaviors:
oThis jumper disables ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) upload
and download functions. If an upload or download request is made
through PCB, the error message “Error: This module has been
secured. Jumper 3 has been pinned” is displayed. This feature
is supported on PCB version 4.4.15 and above.
oIf a previous version of PCB is installed and Jumper Mode 3 is set,
the configuration cannot be uploaded/downloaded to the unit and
PCB reports the following error: “Cannot connect to the module
–Check IP address and connection: 405”.
oThis jumper also disables access to the PLX3x web page, making
it impossible to upgrade the firmware.
oThis jumper position is recognized even if changed after module
initialization.
oApplies to all modules with firmware version 1.04.

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1.6 SD Card
You can order a PLX3x gateway with an optional SD card (Part Number SDI-1G).
In the event of a module failure, you can move the SD card from one module to
the next and resume operation.
In general, if the SD card is present when you power up or reboot the module,
the module uses the configuration on the SC card.
With an SD Card
PCB downloads the configuration to the SD Card in the module.
The module does not transfer the configuration data from the SD card to
internal memory. If you remove the SD card and reboot to the module, the
module loads the configuration data from the module’s memory. If there is no
configuration data in the module’s memory, the module uses the factory
default configuration.
Without an SD Card
PCB downloads the configuration to the module’s internal memory.
If you insert a blank SD Card into the module after the module has been
configured, the module does not use the configuration on the SD card unless
you reboot the module. If you want to copy the configuration to the SD card,
you must download the configuration while the SD card is in the module.
1.7 Connecting Power to the Unit
WARNING: Be sure not to reverse polarity when applying power to the gateway. This causes
permanent damage to the gateway’s internal power distribution circuits.

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1.8 Installing ProSoft Configuration Builder Software
You must install the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software to configure
the gateway. You can always get the newest version of ProSoft Configuration
Builder from the ProSoft Technology website
(http://www.prosoft-technology.com). The filename contains the version of PCB.
For example, PCB_4.4.3.4.0245.exe.
To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Technology website
1 Open your web browser and navigate to www.prosoft-technology.com.
2 Search for 'PCB' or 'ProSoft Configuration Builder'.
3 Click on the ProSoft Configuration Builder search result link.
4 From the Downloads link, download the latest version of ProSoft
Configuration Builder.
5 Choose SAVE or SAVE FILE, if prompted.
6 Save the file to your Windows Desktop, so that you can find it easily when
you have finished downloading.
7 When the download is complete, locate and open the file, and then follow the
instructions on your screen to install the program.
Note: To use the ProSoft Configuration Builder under the Windows 7 OS, you must be sure to
install it using the Run as Administrator option. To find this option, right-click the Setup.exe
program icon, and then click RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR on the context menu. You must install using
this option even if you are already logged in as an Administrator on your network or personal
computer (PC). Using the Run as Administrator option allows the installation program to create
folders and files on your PC with proper permissions and security.
If you do not use the Run as Administrator option, the ProSoft Configuration Builder may appear to
install correctly, but you will receive multiple file access errors whenever the ProSoft Configuration
Builder is running, especially when changing configuration screens. If this happens, you must
completely uninstall the ProSoft Configuration Builder and then re-install using the Run as
Administrator option to eliminate the errors.

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2 Using ProSoft Configuration Builder
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) provides a quick and easy way to manage
gateway configuration files customized to meet your application needs. PCB is
not only a powerful solution for new configuration files, but also allows you to
import information from previously installed (known working) configurations to
new projects.
2.1 Connecting the PC to the Gateway
With the module securely mounted, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the
ETH 1Port, and the other end to an Ethernet hub or switch accessible from the
same network as the PC. Or, connect directly from the Ethernet Port on the PC
to the ETH 1Port on the module.
2.2 Setting a Temporary IP Address in the Gateway
Important: ProSoft Discovery Service (PDS) locates the gateway through UDP broadcast
messages. PDS is an application that is built into PCB. These messages may be blocked by
routers or layer 3 switches. In that case, PDS is unable to locate the gateways.
To use PDS, arrange the Ethernet connection so that there is no router or layer 3 switch between
the computer and the gateway OR reconfigure the router or layer 3 switch to allow the routing of
the UDP broadcast messages.

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1 To open PDS, right-click on the gateway icon in PCB and click on
DIAGNOSTICS.
2 In the Diagnostics dialog box, click on the CONNECTION SETUP icon.

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3 In the Connection Setup dialog box, click the BROWSE DEVICE(S)button under
the ProSoft Discovery Service (PDS) heading.
4 In the ProSoft Discovery Service dialog box, click on the BROWSE FOR
PROSOFT MODULES icon to search for ProSoft Technology modules on the
network.

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5 Right-click module, and then select ASSIGN TEMPORARY IP.
6 The module’s default IP address is 192.168.0.250.
7 Enter an unused IP within your subnet, and then click OK.
8 See Configuring the Ethernet Port (page 23) for the steps to set the
permanent IP address in the gateway.

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2.3 Setting Up the Project
To begin, start ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB). If you have used other
Windows configuration tools before, you will find the screen layout familiar. The
ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) window consists of a tree view on the left,
an information pane, and a configuration pane on the right side of the window.
When you first start PCB, the tree view consists of folders for Default Project and
Default Location, with a Default Module in the Default Location folder. The
following illustration shows the PCB window with a new project.

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To add the gateway to the project
1 Right-click DEFAULT MODULE in the tree view, and then choose CHOOSE
MODULE TYPE. This opens the Choose Module Type dialog box.
2 In the Product Line Filter area of the dialog box, select the appropriate
product type radio button.
3 In the STEP 1: Select Module Type dropdown list, select the model number
that matches your gateway.
4 For some gateways, you can disable one or more ports on the gateway if you
do not need them. See Disabling Gateway Ports (page 20).
5 Click OK to save your settings and return to the PCB Main window.
2.4 Disabling Gateway Ports
For some gateways, ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) gives you the option to
disable one or more ports if you do not need them. Disabling ports can simplify
the number of configuration options, making it easier to set up the gateway.
It is easiest to disable ports when you add the gateway to the project in PCB;
however, you can enable and disable ports after you have added it to the project.
Both methods are described in this topic.
Note: Disabling ports does not affect the performance of the gateway and is not required.