ProSoft Technology PLX51-DF1-ENI Instruction Manual

PLX51-DF1-ENI
DF1 Router
RSLogix500 Programming of
SLC500/MicroLogix via PLX51-DF1-ENI
December, 2017
TECHNICAL NOTE

Preface
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CONTENTS
1. Preface ...............................................................................................................................3
1.1. Purpose of this Document...........................................................................................3
1.2. Additional Information................................................................................................3
2. Application Description......................................................................................................5
3. Setup ..................................................................................................................................7
3.1. Serial Cable Wiring ......................................................................................................7
3.2. PLX51-DF1-ENI Setup ..................................................................................................8
3.3. SLC500 Setup (RSLogix 500) ........................................................................................9
3.4. RSLinx Setup ..............................................................................................................10
Uploading EDS File from Module.....................................................................................10
Manually Installing the EDS File.......................................................................................13
3.5. RSLogix 500................................................................................................................16
4. Support, Service & Warranty ...........................................................................................17
4.1. Contacting Technical Support ...................................................................................17
4.2. Warranty Information ...............................................................................................19

Preface
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1. PREFACE
1.1. PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT
This document assists you in the setup of the PLX51-DF1-ENI to allow remote RSLogix 500
programming of an SLC/MicroLogix PLC.
1.2. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The following resources contain additional information that can assist you with the module
installation and operation.
Resource
Link
PLX50 Configuration Utility Software
www.prosoft-technology.com
PLX51-DF1-ENI User Manual
PLX51-DF1-ENI Datasheet
Example Code & UDTs
www.prosoft-technology.com
Ethernet wiring standard
www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/video/cds/cde/cde205_220_42
0/installation/guide/cde205_220_420_hig/Connectors.html
CIP Routing
The CIP Networks Library, Volume 1, Appendix C:Data
Management
Map PLC/SLC messages
SLC to CompactLogix Migration Guide: Chapter 3 –Map PLC/SLC
Messages (1769-ap001_-en-p.pdf)
EtherNet/IP Network Configuration: Chapter 5 –Mapping Tags
(enet-um001_-en-p.pdf)

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Application Description
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2. APPLICATION DESCRIPTION
The ProSoft PLX51-DF1-ENI can be used to enable multiple modern Ethernet devices to
communicate to legacy SLC500 and MicroLogix devices via their DF1 serial ports. In the
application example below, a remote RSLogix 500 programming station can communicate
with, and program an SLC500 PLC.
FIGURE 1-EXAMPLE OF A TYPICAL NETWORK SETUP

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Setup
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3. SETUP
The following sections describe the installation and configuration of the required devices in
the network.
3.1. SERIAL CABLE WIRING
The serial cable pinout is shown in the figure below:
FIGURE 2–SERIAL CABLE PINOUT

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3.2. PLX51-DF1-ENI SETUP
The PLX51-DF1-ENI must be configured in Bridge mode, as shown below.
FIGURE 3–DF1 GENERAL CONFIGURATION
In the Serial-DF1 settings, the protocol must be set to Full Duplex. The BAUD Rate, Parity and
Error Detection must match that of the SLC device (as configured using RSLogix 500).
FIGURE 4–DF1 SERIAL CONFIGURATION
No Bridge mapping items are required to be configured.

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3.3. SLC500 SETUP (RSLOGIX 500)
Using RSLogix500, the DF1 serial port must be configured to match that of the PLX51-DF1-
ENI’s serial port settings with respect to BAUD rate, Parity and Error Detection.
NOTE: The DF1 Full Duplex must be selected, and the Duplicate Packet Detect
option must be removed.
FIGURE 6–SLC SERIAL CHANNEL CONFIGURATION

Setup
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3.4. RSLINX SETUP
The PLX51-DF1-ENI’s EDS file must be registered on the programming PC. This can be achieved
in two ways:
Uploading the EDS file from the PLX51-DF1-ENI online, or
Downloading the EDS file from the ProSoft website and manually registering it.
NOTE: Older revisions of RSLinx may not support the uploading of the EDS file
option.
UPLOADING EDS FILE FROM MODULE
Add the PLX51-DF1-ENI module in RSLinx. Under the Communications menu, select the
Configure Drivers menu item.
FIGURE 7–RSLINX DRIVER CONFIGURATION
In the Configure Drivers window, add the Ethernet Devices driver.
FIGURE 8–RSLINX ETHERNET DEVICES DRIVER

Setup
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Add the IP address of the PLX51-DF1-ENI.
FIGURE 9–RSLINX ETHERNET IP ADDRESS
If the PLX51-DF1-ENI is powered and connected on the network, it appears in the RSLinx
RSWho browse window. Note that the device icon is a yellow question mark, as the EDS file
has not yet been registered.
Right-click on the PLX51-DF1-ENI in the RSWho browser and select the Upload EDS file from
device option.
FIGURE 10 –RSLINX UPLOAD EDS FILE FROM DEVICE

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The Rockwell Automation EDS Wizard launches. Follow the steps by pressing the Next button
and complete the EDS file registration.
FIGURE 11 –EDS WIZARD
NOTE: Depending on the RSLinx revision, RSLinx may need to be shut down
and restarted. If RSLinx is running as a service, make sure the service is shut-
down completely before restarting.
After restarting RSLinx, the PLX51-DF1-ENI appears in the RSWho browser. It also shows the
underlying DF1 Port and, when expanded, shows the underlying SLC500.
FIGURE 12 –BROWSING SLC500 VIA PLX51-DF1-ENI

Setup
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MANUALLY INSTALLING THE EDS FILE
To install the PLX51-DF1-ENI’s EDS file manually, it must first be downloaded from the ProSoft
website: www.prosoft-technology.com
The EDS file and associated icon are zipped in a single file. Save the file to your local hard drive
and unzip the file.
Using the Windows start button, launch the Rockwell Software’s EDS Hardware Installation
Tool.
FIGURE 13 –LAUNCH EDS HARDWARE INSTALLATION TOOL
In the Hardware Installation Tool, select the Add option.
FIGURE 14 –HARDWARE INSTALLATION TOOL -ADD

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Use the Browse button to navigate to the folder where the EDS file was unzipped, and select
the EDS file.
FIGURE 15 –EDS REGISTRATION
FIGURE 16 –EDS FILE SELECT

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Follow the prompts and select the Next button to complete the EDS file registration.
FIGURE 17 –EDS REGISTRATION COMPLETE
NOTE: Depending on the RSLinx revision, RSLinx may need to be shut down
and restarted. If RSLinx is running as a service, make sure the service is shut
down completely before restarting.

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3.5. RSLOGIX 500
In RSLogix500 under the Comms menu, select System Comms.
FIGURE 18 –SYSTEM COMMUNICATION
In the Communications window, browse to the SLC500 device under the PLX51-DF1-ENI, and
select Online. Upload or Download as required.
FIGURE 19 –SELECT DEVICE

Support, Service & Warranty
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4. SUPPORT, SERVICE & WARRANTY
4.1. CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT
ProSoft Technology, Inc. is committed to providing the most efficient and effective support
possible. Before calling, please gather the following information to assist in expediting this
process:
1 Product Version Number
2 System architecture
3 Network details
If the issue is hardware related, we will also need information regarding:
1 Module configuration and associated ladder files, if any.
2 Module operation and any unusual behavior
3 Configuration/Debug status information
4 LED patterns
5 Details about the serial, Ethernet or Fieldbus devices interfaced to the module, if any.
Note: For technical support calls within the United States, ProSoft’s 24/7 after-hours phone support is available
for urgent plant-down issues. Detailed contact information for all our worldwide locations is available on the
following page.

Support, Service & Warranty
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