ControlLogix PLC Systems Training Manual

Allen Bradley ControlLogix

Training Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MODULE 1 ....................................................................................................................... 10
1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................... 11
2. CONTROLLOGIX SYSTEM OVERVIEW ........................................................ 11
2.1 CONTROLLOGIX CONTROLLER .............................................................................................. 13
2.2 CONTROLLOGIX COMMUNICATION MODULES ................................................................ 13
2.3 CONTROLLOGIX POWER SUPPLIES ....................................................................................... 13
2.4 CONTROLLOGIX CHASSIS ........................................................................................................ 13
3. CONNECTING A COMPUTER TO NETWORK .............................................. 14
3.1 MANAGE PROJECT FILES ......................................................................................................... 16
3.1.1 Save your Changes ........................................................................................ 18
3.2 ORGANIZE TASKS ....................................................................................................................... 19
3.2.1 Organize your Logic ..................................................................................... 19
3.2.2 Verify the Controller ..................................................................................... 22
3.3 PROJECT PROPERTIES ................................................................................................................ 22
3.3.1 Tabs description ............................................................................................ 23
3.3.2 Project organization ...................................................................................... 24
3.4 TASKS, PROGRAMS AND ROUTINES ....................................................................................... 26
3.4.1 Definitions..................................................................................................... 26
3.4.2 Task ............................................................................................................... 26
3.4.3 Continuous Task ........................................................................................... 27
3.4.4 Periodic Task ................................................................................................ 27
3.4.5 Creating a periodic task................................................................................. 28
3.5 PROGRAM ...................................................................................................................................... 29
3.5.1 Creating a Program ....................................................................................... 29
3.6 ROUTINE ........................................................................................................................................ 31
3.6.1 Creating a Routine ........................................................................................ 31
3.6.2 Main Routine ................................................................................................ 32
3.7 DATA ORGANIZATION ............................................................................................................... 34
3.7.1 Properties of a tag ......................................................................................... 34
3.7.2 Naming Tags ................................................................................................. 34
3.7.3 Types of tags ................................................................................................. 35
3.7.4 Data Types .................................................................................................... 35
3.7.5 Creating Tags ................................................................................................ 36
3.7.6 Alias Tags ..................................................................................................... 37
MODULE 2 ....................................................................................................................... 38
4. COMMUNICATION WITH I/O........................................................................... 39
4.1 CONFIGURE AN I/O MODULE.................................................................................................. 39

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4.1.1 Requested packet interval (RPI) ................................................................... 41
4.2 COMMUNICATION FORMAT ..................................................................................................... 41
4.2.1 Direct or Rack-Optimized Connection ......................................................... 41
4.2.2 Direct connection .......................................................................................... 42
4.2.3 Rack-optimized connection .......................................................................... 42
4.3 OWNERSHIP .................................................................................................................................. 43
4.3.1 Owner controller ........................................................................................... 43
4.3.2 Listen-only connection .................................................................................. 44
4.4 ELECTRONIC KEYING ................................................................................................................ 45
4.5 MANAGE A CONNECTION FAILURE ...................................................................................... 47
4.5.1 Loss of communication ................................................................................. 47
4.5.2 Configure a Major Fault to Occur ................................................................. 47
4.5.3 Monitor the Health of a Module ................................................................... 48
4.6 ADDRESS I/O DATA ................................................................................................................... 50
4.6.1 Add 1756 I/O at Runtime .............................................................................. 52
4.7 DETERMINE WHEN DATA IS UPDATED ............................................................................... 52
4.8 RECONFIGURE AN I/O MODULE ............................................................................................ 54
4.8.1 Reconfigure a module via RSLogix 5000 software ...................................... 54
4.9 DATA STRUCTURES ................................................................................................................... 55
4.9.1 Predefined structures ..................................................................................... 55
4.9.2 Creating structures ........................................................................................ 56
4.9.3 Arrays ............................................................................................................ 58
4.9.4 Indirect Addressing ....................................................................................... 59
5. COMMUNICATION WITH CONTROLLER .................................................... 60
5.1 DRIVER CONFIGURATION IN RSLINX .................................................................................. 60
5.2 CONFIGURE PATH TO TARGET CONTROLLER IN RSLOGIX5000 ......................... 65
6. HOW TO MODIFY PROGRAM ONLINE ......................................................... 66
6.1 HOW TO ADD A NEW RUNG IN THE ONLINE PROGRAM ................................................ 66
6.2 HOW TO EDIT A RUNG IN THE ONLINE PROGRAM ........................................................... 73
7. HOW TO MONITOR A TAG IN THE ONLINE PROGRAM ......................... 75
7.1 END OF SESSION EXERCISES ................................................................................................... 77
MODULE 3 ...................................................................................................................... 78
8. HOW TO FORCE ANY I/O IN ONLINE PROGRAM ...................................... 79
9. HOW TO PRINT INFO FROM THE PROGRAM ............................................ 83
9.1 HOW TO PRINT CONTROLLER PROPERTIES ........................................................................ 83
9.2 HOW TO PRINT ROUTINE LOGIC ............................................................................................ 84
9.3 HOW TO PRINT USER DEFINE DATA TYPES ...................................................................... 85
9.4 HOW TO PRINT TAGS ................................................................................................................. 86

10. GET SYSTEM VALUE (GSV) & SET SYSTEM VALUE (SSV)

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INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................ 88
10.1 GSV/SSV INSTRUCTION ATTRIBUTES ................................................................................ 89
10.2 GSV/SSV INSTRUCTION PROGRAMMING .......................................................................... 90
10.2.1 Get Fault Information ............................................................................... 90
10.3 GSV/SSV INSTRUCTION FAULT CODES ............................................................................. 93
11. MONITORING SYSTEM USING TREND CHART...................................... 94
MODULE 4 ..................................................................................................................... 100
12. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING STRATEGIES ............... 101
12.1 CONTROLLOGIX CHASSIS ..................................................................................................... 101
12.1.1 Precaution for I/O Chassis ...................................................................... 102
12.2 CONTROLLOGIX POWER SUPPLY ....................................................................................... 102
12.2.1 Precaution for Power Supply .................................................................. 103
12.2.2 Troubleshooting the Power Supply......................................................... 105
12.2.3 Noise Related Problems .......................................................................... 106
12.3 CONTROLLOGIX CONTROLLER ........................................................................................... 107
12.3.1 Precaution for Controller ........................................................................ 107
12.3.2 Troubleshooting the ControlLogix Controller ........................................ 108
12.4 CONTROLLOGIX CONTROLLER BATTERY ....................................................................... 110
12.4.1 Precaution for ControlLogix Controller Battery ..................................... 110
12.4.2 Troubleshooting the ControlLogix Controller Battery ........................... 112
12.5 CONTROLLOGIX DIGITAL INPUT MODULE ..................................................................... 114
12.5.1 Interpreting Status Indicator.................................................................... 115
12.5.2 Troubleshooting the Digital Input Module ............................................. 115
12.6 CONTROLLOGIX DIGITAL OUTPUT MODULE ................................................................. 117
12.6.1 Interpreting Status Indicator.................................................................... 118
12.6.2 Troubleshooting the Digital Output Module........................................... 118
12.7 CONTROLLOGIX ANALOG INPUT MODULE .................................................................... 120
12.7.1 Troubleshooting the Analog Input Module ............................................. 121
12.8 CONTROLLOGIX ANALOG OUTPUT MODULE ................................................................ 122
12.8.1 Troubleshooting the Analog Output Module .......................................... 123
12.9 TROUBLESHOOTING REMOTE IO PROBLEM.................................................................... 124
12.9.1 ControlLogix Ethernet Module ............................................................... 125
12.9.2 ControlLogix ControlNet Module .......................................................... 128
13. DEVELOPING A PROJECT AND TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 136
13.1 IO POINTS TO BE USED IN THE PROJECT ........................................................................... 136
13.2 STARTING UP ............................................................................................................................ 136
13.3 TAG NAME CONVENTION ...................................................................................................... 136
13.4 PROGRAMMING ROUTINE ..................................................................................................... 136
13.5 MAPPING HARDWARE IO’S TO CONTROLLER TAG ...................................................... 136

13.6 IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................................................... 137

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LIST OF FIGURES:

Figure 1: ControlLogix System......................................................................................... 11

Figure 2: ControlLogix System Overview ........................................................................ 12
Figure 3: Local Area Connection ...................................................................................... 14
Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties..................................................................... 15
Figure 5: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties ............................................................... 15
Figure 6: New Controller .................................................................................................. 16
Figure 7: Name of the Controller ...................................................................................... 17
Figure 8: Task Folder ........................................................................................................ 20
Figure 9: Control Properties.............................................................................................. 22
Figure 10: Control Property Window ............................................................................... 23
Figure 11: Control Application ......................................................................................... 25
Figure 12: Tasks, Programs and Routines ........................................................................ 26
Figure 13: Execution order ............................................................................................... 27
Figure 14: New Task ......................................................................................................... 28
Figure 15: New Task Window .......................................................................................... 28
Figure 16: Main Task ........................................................................................................ 29
Figure 17: New Program Window .................................................................................... 30
Figure 18: Creating a Routine ........................................................................................... 31
Figure 19: New Routine Window ..................................................................................... 32
Figure 20: Program Properties .......................................................................................... 33
Figure 21: Creating Tags................................................................................................... 36
Figure 22: Defining Alias ................................................................................................. 37
Figure 23: New Tag Window............................................................................................ 37
Figure 24: Configuring I/O Module .................................................................................. 39
Figure 25: New Module Window ..................................................................................... 42
Figure 26: Rack-Optimized Connection ........................................................................... 42
Figure 27: Owner Connection Window ............................................................................ 43
Figure 28: Listen Only Connection ................................................................................... 44
Figure 29: Configuring a Major Fault To Occur............................................................... 48
Figure 30: Health Monitoring Window ............................................................................ 48
Figure 31: Addressing I/O Data ........................................................................................ 50
Figure 32: Data Flowchart ................................................................................................ 53
Figure 33: Reconfigure an I/O Module ............................................................................. 54
Figure 34: Creating Structure ............................................................................................ 56
Figure 35: Data Type Window.......................................................................................... 57
Figure 36: Indirect Addressing ......................................................................................... 59
Figure 37: Launch RSLinx from the Rockwell Software’s .............................................. 60
Figure 38: Launch RSLinx from the Rockwell Software ................................................. 61
Figure 39: RSLinx Serial Driver Configuration ............................................................... 61
Figure 40: RSLinx Serial Driver Configuration (Continued) ........................................... 62

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Figure 41: RSLinx Serial Driver Configuration (Continued) ........................................... 62

Figure 42: RSLinx Ethernet Driver Configuration ........................................................... 63
Figure 43: RSLinx Ethernet Driver Configuration (Continued) ....................................... 63
Figure 44: RSLinx Ethernet Driver Configuration (Continued) ....................................... 64
Figure 45: RSWho Window (Continued) ......................................................................... 64
Figure 46: RSWho Window (Continued) ......................................................................... 65
Figure 47: RSWho Window (Continued) ......................................................................... 65
Figure 48: Add new rung .................................................................................................. 66
Figure 49: Add new rung (Continued) .............................................................................. 67
Figure 50: Add new rung (Continued) .............................................................................. 67
Figure 51: Add new instruction ........................................................................................ 68
Figure 52: Tag Browser .................................................................................................... 68
Figure 53: Tag Selected from Tag Browser ...................................................................... 69
Figure 54: Tag Browser for Output element ..................................................................... 69
Figure 55: Tag Selected from Tag Browser ...................................................................... 70
Figure 56: Accept pending Edits ....................................................................................... 70
Figure 57: Finalize all Edits in the Program ..................................................................... 71
Figure 58: Finalize all Edits in the Program (Continued) ................................................. 71
Figure 59: New rung Added.............................................................................................. 72
Figure 60: Edit Rung ......................................................................................................... 73
Figure 61: Edit Rung (Continued) .................................................................................... 73
Figure 62: Edit Rung (Continued) .................................................................................... 74
Figure 63: Edit Rung (Continued) .................................................................................... 74
Figure 64: Monitor Tag ..................................................................................................... 75
Figure 65: Monitor Tag (Continued) ................................................................................ 75
Figure 66: Monitor Tag (Continued) ................................................................................ 76
Figure 67: Controller Tag ................................................................................................. 79
Figure 68: Controller Tag Window ................................................................................... 80
Figure 69: Controller Tag Window (Continued) .............................................................. 80
Figure 70: Forcing IO Tag ................................................................................................ 81
Figure 71: Forcing IO Tag (Continued) ............................................................................ 81
Figure 72: Forcing IO Tag (Continued) ............................................................................ 82
Figure 73: Select Controller .............................................................................................. 83
Figure 74: Printing Controller Properties.......................................................................... 84
Figure 75: Select Routine.................................................................................................. 84
Figure 76: Printing Routine............................................................................................... 85
Figure 77: Printing UDT ................................................................................................... 85
Figure 78: Printing UDT (Continued)............................................................................... 86
Figure 79: Printing Tags ................................................................................................... 86
Figure 80: Printing Tags (Continued) ............................................................................... 87
Figure 81: GSV/SSV Instruction ...................................................................................... 88
Figure 82: GSV Instruction example ................................................................................ 90
Figure 83: GSV Instruction example (Continued) ............................................................ 91

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Figure 84: GSV Instruction example (Continued) ............................................................ 91

Figure 85: SSV Instruction example ................................................................................. 92
Figure 86: Trend Chart...................................................................................................... 94
Figure 87: Tag Trend ........................................................................................................ 94
Figure 88: Tag Trend (Continued) .................................................................................... 95
Figure 89: Save Trend (Continued) .................................................................................. 95
Figure 90: Save Trend (Continued) .................................................................................. 96
Figure 91: Save Trend (Continued) .................................................................................. 96
Figure 92: Save Trend (Continued) .................................................................................. 97
Figure 93: Save Trend in External File ............................................................................. 97
Figure 94: Save Trend in External File (Continued) ........................................................ 98
Figure 95: Importing Trend .............................................................................................. 98
Figure 96: Importing Trend (Continued) .......................................................................... 99
Figure 97: Importing Trend (Continued) .......................................................................... 99
Figure 98: 1756 IO Chassis............................................................................................. 101
Figure 99: IO Chassis Grounding ................................................................................... 102
Figure 100: Power Supply mounted on a ControlLogix Chassis .................................... 102
Figure 101: Earth Ground Protection for Power Supply ................................................ 103
Figure 102: Screwing Power Supply in the Chassis ....................................................... 104
Figure 103: Troubleshooting the Power Supply ............................................................. 105
Figure 104: ControlLogix Controller .............................................................................. 107
Figure 105: Installation of Controller in the Chassis ...................................................... 108
Figure 106: Controller LED’s ......................................................................................... 108
Figure 107: ControlLogix Controller battery .................................................................. 110
Figure 108: ControlLogix battery location ..................................................................... 111
Figure 109: ControlLogix battery location (Continued) ................................................. 111
Figure 110: ControlLogix Digital Input Module ............................................................ 114
Figure 111: DC Input Module Status Indicators Display ............................................... 115
Figure 112: ControlLogix Digital Output Module.......................................................... 117
Figure 113: DC Output Module Status Indicators Display............................................. 118
Figure 114: ControlLogix Analog Input Module............................................................ 120
Figure 115: Analog Input Module Status Indicators Display ......................................... 121
Figure 116: ControlLogix Analog Output Module ......................................................... 122
Figure 117: Analog Output Module Status Indicators Display ...................................... 123
Figure 118: Remote IO Connection with Controller ...................................................... 124
Figure 119: Ethernet Module .......................................................................................... 125
Figure 120: Ethernet Module Status Indicator ................................................................ 126
Figure 121: ControlNet Module...................................................................................... 128
Figure 122: ControlNet Module Status Indicator ........................................................... 129

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LIST OF TABLES:

Table 1: Saving Changes .................................................................................................. 18

Table 2: Tasks of a controller ........................................................................................... 19
Table 3: Tasks for the Controller ...................................................................................... 21
Table 4: Types of Tags ..................................................................................................... 35
Table 5: Data Types .......................................................................................................... 35
Table 6: Request Packet Interval ...................................................................................... 40
Table 7: Electronic keying ................................................................................................ 45
Table 8: Electronic keying (Continued)............................................................................ 46
Table 9: Electronic Keying Configuration........................................................................ 46
Table 10: Loss of Connection ........................................................................................... 47
Table 11: I/O Address Details .......................................................................................... 51
Table 12: Arrays ............................................................................................................... 58
Table 13: GSV/SSV Instruction attributes........................................................................ 89
Table 14: GSV/SSV Instruction Fault Code ..................................................................... 93
Table 15: Controller LED’s Status Indicator .................................................................. 109
Table 16: Controller BAT LED Indicator....................................................................... 110
Table 17: Batteries Replacement Date............................................................................ 112
Table 18: Worst-case Estimates of Battery Life ............................................................. 113
Table 19: DC Input Module Status Indicators Description ............................................ 116
Table 20: DC Output Module Status Indicators Description.......................................... 119
Table 21: Analog Input Module Status Indicators Description ...................................... 121
Table 22: Analog Output Module Status Indicators Description ................................... 123
Table 23: Ethernet Module Status Indicators Description .............................................. 126
Table 24: Ethernet Module Status Indicators Description (Continued) ......................... 127
Table 25: ControlNet Module Status Indicators Description ......................................... 131
Table 26: ControlNet Module Status Indicators & Display Diagnostics ........................ 135

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MODULE 1

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1. Introduction
This course provides students with the necessary resources and hands-on practice to efficiently
troubleshoot a ControlLogix. It builds upon the student’s fundamental knowledge of common
controller terms and operation, the student’s ability to identify and create fundamental
RSLogix 5000 project components and the student’s experience interpreting basic ladder logic.

This course adds to the student’s skill set by introducing new tasks such as connecting to a
network, interpreting project execution, editing ladder logic, and more.

After practicing such skills, students will be presented with a systematic strategy for diagnosing
and troubleshooting a variety of system errors, for example, software configuration, electrical
noise, controller, I/O, and other possible problems.

2. ControlLogix System Overview

The ControlLogix system provides sequential, process, motion, and drive control together with
communication and I/O in a chassis-based system. A simple ControlLogix system consists of a
stand-alone controller and I/O modules in a single chassis as shown in the figure.

Figure 1: ControlLogix System

For a more flexible system, use:

 Multiple controllers in a single chassis.

 Multiple controllers joined across networks.
 I/O from multiple platforms that is distributed in many locations

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Figure 2: ControlLogix System Overview

ControlLogix system includes:

 ControlLogix Controllers
 ControlLogix Communication Modules
 ControlLogix I/O Modules
 ControlLogix Power Supplies
 ControlLogix Chassis

Optional system components include:

 Operator Interface and Computers
 Software

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2.1 ControlLogix Controller

ControlLogix controller provides a variety of controller solution that is capable of addressing a

large amount of I/O points. Controller can be placed into any slot of a ControlLogix I/O chassis
and multiple controllers can be installed in the same chassis. Multiple controllers in the same
chassis communicate with each other over the backplane but operate independently.

2.2 ControlLogix Communication Modules

Different communication modules are available for different networks (i.e. ControlNet, Ethernet,
DeviceNet etc.).

2.3 ControlLogix Power Supplies

Power supplies are used with 1756 chassis to provide power to the chassis backplane. These
power supplies provide all voltages necessary for any ControlLogix module to operate in the
chassis.

2.4 ControlLogix Chassis

The ControlLogix system is a modular system that requires a 1756 I/O chassis. Standard chassis
are available in sizes of 4, 7, 10, 13, and 17 module slots. Any card can be place in any slot. The
backplane provides a high-speed communication path between modules.

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3. Connecting a Computer to Network

1. Make sure that NIC (Network Interface Card) card is installed in the computer.

2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the NIC of the computer and other end to the
Ethernet switch of the network.

3. Go to Start and click on the control panel icon.

4. Double click on the Network Connections icon.

5. Double click on the Local Area Connection icon the following window will open.

Figure 3: Local Area Connection

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6. Click on the properties Tab and select Internet protocol (TCP\IP) as shown in the figure.

Figure 4: Local Area Connection Properties

7. Click on the Properties Tab and select “Use the following IP address” radio button as
shown in the figure

Figure 5: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties

8. Asked IP address from your Network Administrator. Enter IP address in the “IP address”
field and click OK.

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9. In order to verify that your computer is connected to network “ping” other systems on the
network by using command prompt. If you receive response from systems on the network
it means that your computer is successfully connected to the network.

3.1 Manage Project Files

Before you program a Logix5000 controller, you must create a project File:

1. Start the RSLogix 5000™ software.

2. From the File menu, select New.

87654 3

.
Figure 6: New Controller

3. Select the type of controller.

4. Type a name for the controller.

5. Type a description of the operations that the controller performs (Optional).

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6. Select the type of chassis (number of slots) that contains the controller.

7. Select or type the slot number where the controller is installed

8. To store the file in a different folder (other than the default Create In path), click
Browse and select a folder.

9. Click OK.

When you create a project, the name of the project file is the same as the name of the controller.

Figure 7: Name of the Controller

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3.1.1 Save your Changes

As you create logic and make configuration changes, save the project.

To: Do this:
save your changes From the File menu, select Save.
make a copy of the open
A. From the File menu, select Save As.
project
but keep the existing
B. Type a name for the project file. Use
name of
the controller Underscores [ _ ]in place of spaces.
C. Click Save.
make a copy of the
A. From the File menu, select Save As.
project and
assign a different name to B. Type a name for the project file. Use
the controller Underscores [_] in place of spaces.

C. Click Save.

D. In the controller organizer, right-click

Controller name_of_controller Folder and
select Properties.

E. Type a new name for the controller.

F. Click OK.

Table 1: Saving Changes

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3.2 Organize Tasks

After you create a project file, organize your project into tasks. To organize your project into
tasks, do the following steps:

 Identify the Available Programming Languages

 Organize Your Logic
 Verify the Controller

3.2.1 Organize your Logic

To execute your logic, you use a task (s). There are two types of Tasks:

This type of task: Will:

Continuously execute your logic (You can only
continuous task have one Continuous task.)
periodic task · interrupt the continuous task
· execute logic one time
· return control to the continuous task
(You can have more than one periodic
task.)

Table 2: Tasks of a controller

The Tasks folder contains the tasks for the controller (i.e., your logic).

Main Task is the default continuous task. It runs all the time and repeatedly executes Main
Program. Whenever Main Program executes, any logic in Main Routine will execute. You can
use Main Routine to call other routines (subroutines) within Main Program.

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Figure 8: Task Folder

If you execute: Then: Detailed steps:

a function at a constant rate 1.Create a Periodic Task A. In the controller organizer,

(e.g., execute a PID loop Right-click Tasks and select New
every 100 ms) Task.
B. Type:
 name_of_task
 description (optional)
C. From the Type list, select
Periodic.
D. Under Periodic Attributes, type:
 rate
 priority
E. Click Ok

2.Create a Program for A. Right-click name_of_task and

the Task select New
B. Type:
 name_of_program
 description (optional)
C. Click OK.
3. Create and assign a A. Click the + sign that is next to

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Main Routine (The name_of_task.

routine to execute first in B. Right-click name_of_program
the Program) and select
Routine.
C. Type:
 name_of_main_routine
 description (optional)
D. From the Type drop-down list,
select the Programming language for
the routine.
E. Click OK.
F. Right-click name_of_program
and select Properties.
G. Click the Configuration tab.
H. From the Main drop-down list,
select
name_of_main_routine
I. Click OK.
J. To add additional routines
(subroutines) To the program repeat
steps B. to E

Table 3: Tasks for the Controller

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3.2.2 Verify the Controller

As you program your project, periodically verify your work:

1. In the top-most toolbar of the RSLogix 5000 window, clicks verify.

2. If any errors are listed at the bottom of the window:

 To go to the first error or warning, press the F4 key.

 Correct the error according to the description in the Results Window.
 Go to step 1.

3. To close the Results window, press the Alt + 1 key.

3.3 Project Properties

To view the Controller Properties:

1. Place the cursor over the Controller folder.

2. Click the right mouse button and select Properties.

Figure 9: Control Properties

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3. The controller property window is shown (as shown below).

Figure 10: Control Property Window

3.3.1 Tabs description

General: modify the controller name, description, and controller properties for the current
project.

Date/Time: online only view and edit the controller’s wall clock time and the coordinated system
time status.

Communications: configure communication information that is stored with the project file.

Serial Port: view and configure the serial port on the controller.

Serial Port Protocol: configures the serial port for:

 DF1 point-to-point

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 DF1 slave

 DF1 master

Major Faults: online only view any major faults that have occurred on the controller.

Minor Faults: online only view any minor faults that have occurred on the controller.

Advanced: some features are online only view and edit advanced controller properties, which
include the system fault program, the power loss program, and system overhead time slice

File view: information about the project file.

3.3.2 Project organization

The controller operating system is a preemptive multitasking system that is IEC-1131-3

compliant. This environment provides:

 Tasks to configure controller execution.

 Programs to group data and logic.

 Routines to encapsulate executable code written in a single programming language.

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Figure 11: Control Application

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3.4 Tasks, programs and routines

3.4.1 Definitions

Figure 12: Tasks, Programs and Routines

3.4.2 Task

A task provides scheduling and priority information for a set of one or more programs that
execute based on specific criteria. Once a task is triggered (activated), all the programs assigned
(scheduled) to the task execute in the order in which they are displayed in the controller
organizer. Tasks can be continuous or periodic.

Tasks can be scheduled, edited, and controlled. Each task can contain multiple programs, status
information, and configuration information.

The Logix5550 controller supports 32 separate tasks. One task, the Main Task, is always
continuous; the other 31 tasks are periodic. When you create a project, the Main Task is already
defined as a continuous task.

Once you create a task, there are other properties that you must configure, such as how the
programs within the task execute. You can prioritize the tasks up to 15 levels:

 the continuous task has the lowest priority

 a task at a higher priority (i.e., lower priority number) pre-empts one at a lower priority
(i.e., higher priority number)

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 Tasks at the same priority execute on a time-slice basis at 1 ms intervals .Once you create
a task; you can later change its descriptive information if you wish.

3.4.3 Continuous Task

The continuous task runs in the background. Any CPU time not allocated to other operations
(such as motion, communications, and periodic tasks) is used to execute the programs within the
continuous task.

 The continuous task runs all the time. When the continuous task completes a full scan, it
restarts immediately.
 A project does not require a continuous task. If used, there can be only one continuous
task.

3.4.4 Periodic Task

A periodic task performs a function at a specific rate. Whenever the time for the periodic task
expires, the task interrupts the continuous task, executes one time, and then returns control to
where the continuous task left off. You can configure the time period from 1 ms to 2000 s. The
default is 10 ms. You can create up to 32 periodic tasks and assign a priority to each:
The highest priority task interrupts all lower priority tasks. A higher priority task can interrupt a
lower priority task multiple times. Tasks at the same priority execute on a time-slice basis at 1 ms
intervals. There are 15 configurable priority levels for periodic tasks, from 1 to 15, with 1 being
the highest and 15 being the lowest priority

Example:

Task execution order for a project with two periodic tasks and one continuous task

Figure 13: Execution order

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3.4.5 Creating a periodic task

To create a periodic task:

1. In the controller organizer, right-click the Tasks folder and choose New Task.

Figure 14: New Task

Figure 15: New Task Window

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2. In the Name text box, type a name for the task.

3. From the Type list, choose Periodic (default).

4. In the Watchdog list, type the watchdog time for the task.

5. In the Rate text box, type the rate at which you want the task to execute.

6. In the Priority text box, type the priority for the task.

7. Choose OK

3.5 Program

A program is a subdivision of a task. When a task is triggered, the scheduled programs within the
task execute to completion from first to last.
Each program contains a local data area (referred to as program tags), main executable routine,
subroutines, and a fault routine. The controller supports up to 32 programs. The programs within
a task execute from first to last.
When you create a project, the Main Program is already defined in the Main Task.
Once you create a program, you must then configure the main routine and, optionally, a fault
routine. You can later change the program’s descriptive information if you wish.

3.5.1 Creating a Program

Each task requires at least one program. You can create multiple programs for a task.

1. In the controller organizer, right-click the task that will execute the program and choose
New Program.

Figure 16: Main Task

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2. In the Name text box, type a name for the program.

Figure 17: New Program Window

3. Choose OK

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3.6 Routine

Routines provide the executable code for the project in a controller (similar to a program file in a
PLC or SLC controller). Each routine uses a specific programming language, such as ladder
logic.

Each program must have a main routine configured. You can also specify fault routine and
additional subroutines. You can have as many routines per program as the controller memory
allows.

When you create a project, the Main Routine is already defined in the Main Program.
Once you create a routine, you can later change its descriptive information.

3.6.1 Creating a Routine

Each program requires at least one routine. Use a routine to execute your logic.

To create a routine:

1. In the controller organizer, right-click the program that will execute the routine and
choose New Routine.

Figure 18: Creating a Routine

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Figure 19: New Routine Window

2. In the Name text box, type a name for the routine.

3. From the Type list, choose the programming language for the routine

4. Choose OK

3.6.2 Main Routine

When a program executes, its main routine executes first. Use the main routine to call (execute)
other routines (subroutines). To call another routine within the program, use a Jump to Subroutine
(JSR) instruction.

Each program requires a main routine. The main routine executes whenever the program
executes.

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To define the Main Routine:

1. In the controller organizer, right-click the program that will execute the routine and
choose Properties.

Figure 20: Program Properties

2. Click the Configuration tab.

3. From the Main list, choose the name of the routine.

4. Choose OK

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3.7 Data organization

Logix5000 controllers store data in tags (in contrast to fixed data files that are numerically
addressed). With tags, you can

 Organize your data to mirror your machinery

 Document (through tag names) your application as you develop it

The controller stores tags as you create them and as they fit into the controller memory. There are
not pre-defined data tables, such as in PLC controllers. Tags of similar data types are not
necessarily grouped together in memory. To group data, use arrays.
The minimum allocation unit within the controller is four bytes.

3.7.1 Properties of a tag

A tag has the following properties:

Scope: defines which routines can access the data

Name: identifies the data (Tags with different scopes can have the same name.)

Data type: defines the organization of the data, such a bit, integer, or floating-point number

3.7.2 Naming Tags

Tag names follow IEC-1131-3 identifier rules:

 Name must begin with an alphabetic character or an underscore

 Must contain only alphabetic, numeric characters and underscores
 Can have as many as 40 characters
 Tag names are not case sensitive

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3.7.3 Types of tags

There are three types of tags:

Base A base tag is a tag that actually defines the memory where a data element is
stored. It stores one value at a time.

Alias An alias tag is a tag that references memory defined by another tag. An alias
tag can refer to a base tag or another alias tag.
Alias tags are useful for creating standardized programs that can be duplicated
without having to readdress instructions. By using alias tags, each copy of the
program can reference different base tags.

Consumed A consumed tag is a tag whose data value comes from another controller.

Table 4: Types of Tags

3.7.4 Data Types

Data type Description Range

BOOL 1-bit Boolean 0 = off
1 = on
SINT 1-byte integer -128 to 127
INT 2-byte integer -32,768 to 32,767
DINT 4-byte integer -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647
REAL 4-byte floating-point -3.402823E38 to -1.1754944E38 (negative values)
number and
0
and

Table 5: Data Types

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3.7.5 Creating Tags

1. From the Logic menu, select Edit Tags.

3 4 5
Figure 21: Creating Tags

2. Select a scope for the tag (Controller tags or Programs tags)

3. Type a name for the tag.

4. Type the data type:

5. Type a description (optional).

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3.7.6 Alias Tags

A tag alias lets you create one tag that represents another tag. This is useful for defining
simplified tag names for elements of structures or arrays.

To define an alias:

1. Select the tag name in tag editor.

2. Right-click on the tag name.

Figure 22: Defining Alias

3. Define the tag.

4. Click Alias.

Figure 23: New Tag Window

5. Choose OK

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4. Communication With I/O

This chapter provides basic information on how a Logix5000 controller communicates with I/O
modules.

4.1 Configure an I/O Module

To communicate with an I/O module in your system, you add the module to the I/O
Configuration folder of the controller.

Add I/O modules here

Figure 24: Configuring I/O Module

When you add the module, you also define a specific configuration for the Module. While the
configuration options vary from module to module, there are some common options that you
typically configure:

 Requested Packet Interval

 Communication Format
 Electronic Keying

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The Logix5000 controller uses connections to transmit I/O data.

Term: Definition:

A communication link between two devices, such as between a controller and an I/O module,
Panel View terminal, or another controller.

Connections are allocations of resources that provide more reliable communications between
devices than Unconnected messages. The number of connections that a single controller can
have is limited.
Connection
You indirectly determine the number of connections the controller uses by configuring the
controller to communicate with other devices in the system. The following types of
communication use connections

• I/O modules
• Produced and consumed tags
• Certain types of Message (MSG) instructions (not all types use a connection)

The RPI specifies the period at which data updates over a connection. For example, an input
module sends data to a controller at the RPI that you assign to the module.

Requested • Typically, you configure an RPI in milliseconds (ms). The range is 0.2 ms (200
Packet microseconds) to 750 ms.
Interval (RPI) • If a Control Net network connects the devices, the RPI reserves a slot in the stream of data
flowing across the ControlNet network. The timing of this slot may not coincide with the
exact value of the RPI, but the Control system guarantees that the data transfers at least as
often as the RPI.

Table 6: Request Packet Interval

In Logix5000 controllers, I/O values update at a period that you configure via the I/O
configuration folder of the project. The values update asynchronous to the execution of logic. At
the specified interval, the controller updates a value independently from the execution of logic.

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4.1.1 Requested packet interval (RPI)

Take care to ensure that data memory contains the appropriate values throughout a task’s
execution. You can duplicate or buffer data at the beginning of the scan to provide reference
values for your logic.

 Programs within a task access input and output data directly from controller-scoped
memory.
 Logic within any task can modify controller-scoped data.
 Data and I/O values are asynchronous and can change during the course of a task’s
execution.
 An input value referenced at the beginning of a task’s execution can be different when
referenced later.
 To prevent an input value from changing during a scan, copy the value to another tag and
use the data from there (buffer the values).

4.2 Communication Format

The communication format that you choose determines the data structure for the tags that are
associated with the module. Many I/O modules support different formats. Each format uses a
different data structure. The communication format that you choose also determines:

 Direct or Rack-Optimized Connection

 Ownership

4.2.1 Direct or Rack-Optimized Connection

The Logix5000 controller uses connections to transmit I/O data. These connections can be direct
connections or rack-optimized connections.

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4.2.2 Direct connection

A direct connection is a real-time, data transfer link between the controller and an I/O module.
The controller maintains and monitors the connection with the I/O module. Any break in the
connection, such as a module fault or the removal of a module while under power, sets fault bits
in the data area associated with the module

A direct connection is any connection

that does not use the Rack Optimization
Comm. Format
Figure 25: New Module Window

4.2.3 Rack-optimized connection

For digital I/O modules, you can select rack-optimized communication. A rack-optimized
connection consolidates connection usage between the controller and all the digital I/O modules
in the chassis (or DIN rail). Rather than having individual, direct connections for each I/O
module, there is one connection for the entire chassis (or DIN rail).

Rack-optimized connection
Figure 26: Rack-Optimized Connection

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4.3 Ownership

In a Logix5000 system, modules multicast data. This means that multiple devices can receive the
same data at the same time from a single device. When you choose a communication format, you
have to choose whether to establish an owner or listen-only relationship with the module.

4.3.1 Owner controller

The controller that creates the primary configuration and communication connection to a module.
The owner controller writes configuration data and can establish a connection to the module.

An owner connection is any

connection that does not include
Listen-Only in its Comm. Format.
Figure 27: Owner Connection Window

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4.3.2 Listen-only connection

An I/O connection where another controller owns/provides the configuration data for the I/O
module. A controller using a listen-only connection only monitors the module. It does not write
configuration data and can only maintain a connection to the I/O module when the owner
controller is actively controlling the I/O module.

Listen-only connection
Figure 28: Listen Only Connection

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4.4 Electronic Keying

. And another And you want to: Then use this type of
controller: connection:
input module does not own owner (i.e., not listen-only)
the module
owns the maintain communication owner (i.e., not listen-only)
module with the module if it loses Use the same configuration
communication with the as the other owner
other controller controller.
stop communication with listen-only
the module if it loses
communication with the
other controller
output does not own the module owner (i.e., not listen-only)
module owns the module listen-only
There is a noted difference in controlling input modules versus controlling
output modules.
Controlling: This Description:
ownership:
input modules owner An input module is configured by a controller that
establishes a connection as an owner. This configuring
controller is the first controller to establish an owner
connection.

Once an input module has been configured (and owned by a

controller), other controllers can establish owner
connections to that module. This allows additional owners
to continue to receive multicast data if the original owner
controller breaks its connection to the module. All other
additional owners must have the identical configuration data
and identical communications format that the original
owner controller has, otherwise the connection attempt is
rejected.

listen-only
Once an input module has been configured (and owned by a
controller), other controllers can establish a listen-only
connection to that module. These controllers can receive
multicast data while another controller owns the module. If
all owner controllers break their connections to the input
module, all controllers with listen-only connections no
longer receive multicast data.

Table 7: Electronic keying

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output owner An output module is configured by a controller that

modules establishes a connection as an owner. Only one owner
connection is allowed for an output module. If another
controller attempts to establish an owner connection, the
connection attempt is rejected.
listen-only Once an output module has been configured (and owned by
one controller), other controllers can establish listen-only
connections to that module. These controllers can receive
multicast data while another controller owns the module. If
the owner controller breaks its connection to the output
module, all controllers with listen-only connections no
longer receive multicast data.

Table 8: Electronic keying (Continued)

Be careful when you disable electronic keying. If used incorrectly, this option can lead to
personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.

When you configure a module, you specify the slot number for the module. However, it is
possible to place a different module in that slot, either on purpose or accidently. Electronic keying
lets you protect your system against the accidental placement of the wrong module in a slot. The
keying option you choose determines how closely any module in a slot must match the
configuration for that slot.

If: Then select:

all information must match: Exact Match
 type
 catalog number
 vendor
 major and minor revision
number
all information except the minor Compatible Module
revision number
no information must match Disable Keying

Table 9: Electronic Keying Configuration

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4.5 Manage a Connection Failure

Outputs respond to the last, non-faulted state of the controlling inputs. To avoid potential injury
and damage to machinery, make sure this does not create unsafe operation. Configure critical I/O
modules to generate a controller major fault when they lose their connections to the controller.
Or, monitor the status of I/O modules.

If the controller loses communication with a module, data from that device does not update.
When this occurs, the logic makes decisions on data that may or may not be correct.

4.5.1 Loss of communication

Controller B requires data from controller A. If communication fails between the controllers, then
controller B continues to act on the last data that it received from controller A.

If communication with a device in the I/O configuration of the controller does not occur for 100
ms, the communication times out. If this occurs, you have these options:

If you want the controller to: Then:

fault (major fault) Configure a Major Fault to occur
continue operating Monitor the Health of a Module

Table 10: Loss of Connection

4.5.2 Configure a Major Fault to Occur

You can configure modules to generate a major fault in the controller if they lose their connection
with the controller. This interrupts the execution of logic and executes the Controller Fault
Handler. If the Controller Fault Handler does not clear the fault, then the controller shuts down.

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If the connection times out, produce a major

fault in the controller.

Figure 29: Configuring a Major Fault To Occur

4.5.3 Monitor the Health of a Module

If you do not configure the major fault to occur, you should monitor the module status. If a
module loses its connection to the controller, outputs go to their configured faulted state. The
controller and other I/O modules continue to operate based on old data from the module.

Figure 30: Health Monitoring Window

If the connection times out, continue operation without invoking a major fault on the controller.

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If communication with a module times out, the controller produces these warnings:

The I/O LED on the front of the controller flashes green.

 A shows over the I/O configuration folder and over the device (s) that has timed out.
 A module fault code is produced, which you can access through:
 Module Properties window for the module
 GSV instruction

To monitor the health of your connections, use a Get System Value (GSV) instruction to monitor
the MODULE object for either the controller or a specific module:

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4.6 Address I/O Data

I/O information is presented as a set of tags.

 Each tag uses a structure of data. The structure depends on the specific features of the I/O
module.
 The name of the tags is based on the location of the I/O module in the system.

When you add a module to the I/O

Configuration folder…

…the software automatically creates

Controller-scoped tags for the module.
Figure 31: Addressing I/O Data

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An I/O address follows this format:

Location :Slot :Type .Member .SubMember .Bit

Refer the below table for detailed description

Where: Is:
Location Network location
LOCAL = same chassis or DIN rail as the controller
ADAPTER_NAME= identifies remote communication adapter or bridge module
Slot Slot number of I/O module in its chassis or DIN rail

Type
Type of data

I = input

O = output

C = configuration

S = status

Member
Specific data from the I/O module; depends on what type of data the module can store.

• For a digital module, a Data member usually stores the input or output bit values.
• For an analog module, a Channel member (CH#) usually stores the data for a channel.
Sub Member Specific data related to a Member.
Specific point on a digital I/O module; depends on the size of the I/O module (0-31 for a 32-
Bit
point module)
Table 11: I/O Address Details

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4.6.1 Add 1756 I/O at Runtime

With RSLogix 5000 programming software, version 15, you can add 1756 I/O modules to the
Controller Organizer at runtime:

 You can only add 1756 I/O modules at runtime

 You can add the 1756 I/O modules to the local chassis, remotely via the unscheduled
portion of a Control Net network, and remotely via an Ethernet/IP network.

4.7 Determine When Data Is Updated

ControlLogix controllers update date asynchronous with the execution of logic. Use the following
flowchart to determine when a producer (controller, input module, or bridge module) will send
data.

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Figure 32: Data Flowchart

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4.8 Reconfigure an I/O Module

If an I/O module supports reconfiguration, you can reconfigure the module via:

 Module Properties dialog in RSLogix 5000 software

 MSG instruction in program logic

Use care when changing the configuration of an I/O module. You could inadvertently cause the
I/O module to operate incorrectly.

4.8.1 Reconfigure a module via RSLogix 5000 software

To change the configuration of an I/O module via RSLogix 5000 software, highlight the module
in the I/O Configuration tree. Right-click and select Properties.

Figure 33: Reconfigure an I/O Module

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4.9 Data Structures

Data structures allow storing a group of data. Each member can be a different data type. Each I/O
module has its own predefined structure. User can create specialized user defined structures using
any combination of predefined data type and other structures. Structures can be created, edited
and deleted in offline mode. Memory allocation depends on the data types for each member
within the structure. Each member is allocated memory to start on an appropriate byte, INT or
DINT. This makes a more efficient use of memory.

4.9.1 Predefined structures

 AXIS: control structure for an axis

 CONTROL: control structure for array (file) instructions

 COUNTER: control structure for counter instructions

 MESSAGE: control structure for the MSG instruction

 MOTION_GROUP: control structure for a motion group

 MOTION_INSTRUCTION: control structure for motion instructions

 PID: control structure for the PID instruction

 TIMER: control structure for timer instructions

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4.9.2 Creating structures

1. Select Data Types.

2. Click the right mouse button and select New Data Type.

Figure 34: Creating Structure

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3. Description: Enter the description of the structure (optional).

For each member of the structure

 Name: Enter the name of the member.

 Data Type: Select the data type. The programming software displays a list of the
available data types. The list consists of the predefined data types and any user-defined
data types.
 Style: Select the display style of the member. The programming software displays a list
of the available styles, which depends on the data type.

Figure 35: Data Type Window

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4.9.3 Arrays

Arrays let you group a set of data (of the same data type) by the same name and to use subscripts
to identify individual elements. An array can have as many as three dimensions.

Table 12: Arrays

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4.9.4 Indirect Addressing

If the user wants an instruction to access different elements in an array, can use a tag in the
subscript of the array (an indirect address). By changing the value of the tag, you change the
element of the array that your logic references.

Mathematical expressions can be used to specify the subscript of an array.

Figure 36: Indirect Addressing

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5. Communication with Controller

This section of manual will be used to connect to a ControlLogix Controller. Following are the
steps involved,

 Driver Configuration in RSLinx

 Configuring path to the ControlLogix Controller in RSLogix5000

5.1 Driver Configuration in RSLinx

1. Launch RSLinx from the Rockwell Software’s

Figure 37: Launch RSLinx from the Rockwell Software’s

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2. Click on the Communication on the menu bar and select Configure drivers.

Figure 38: Launch RSLinx from the Rockwell Software

There are two communication protocols available for communicating with the ControlLogix
Controller.

 Serial (RS232)
 Ethernet

For connecting with the controller through its serial port select the RS232 DF1 devices in the
driver drop down list as shown in the figure

Figure 39: RSLinx Serial Driver Configuration

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3. Click add new button, the following window will open

Figure 40: RSLinx Serial Driver Configuration (Continued)

4. Give any name to the driver and press OK.

Figure 41: RSLinx Serial Driver Configuration (Continued)

5. Keeps the default setting. Click on auto configure button and press OK.

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For connecting with the controller through Ethernet select the Ethernet devices in the driver drop
down list as shown in the figure

Figure 42: RSLinx Ethernet Driver Configuration

6. Click add new button, the following window will open

Figure 43: RSLinx Ethernet Driver Configuration (Continued)

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7. Give any name to the driver and press OK.

Figure 44: RSLinx Ethernet Driver Configuration (Continued)

8. Type IP address in the Host Name field and press OK.

Click on RSWho icon and ensure that the controller is accessible through the configured drivers
as shown in the figure.

RSWho

Figure 45: RSWho Window (Continued)

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5.2 Configure Path to Target Controller in RSLogix5000

1. Click on the Who Active button in RSLogix5000 as shown in the figure below

Who
Active

Figure 46: RSWho Window (Continued)

2. Click on the Configured driver in section 7.1 and select the target controller

Go online
with the
Controller

Upload
program
from the
Controller

Download
program
into the
Controller
Figure 47: RSWho Window (Continued)

3. Click on the Set Project path button.

If you want to download or Upload the program or go online with controller press the respective
button as shown in the above figure.

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6. How to Modify Program Online

This section of manual will be used,

 How to add new rung in the online program

 How to edit a rung/Tag in the online program

6.1 How to Add a New Rung in the Online Program

Following steps are required to add a new rung in the online program.

1. Select the routine where you want to add new rung according to your requirement.

Figure 48: Add new rung

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2. Now right click on the rung and select add new rung.

Figure 49: Add new rung (Continued)

3. After clicking add new rung a new rung will be added and it is identified with “e” which
means editable.

New Rung

Figure 50: Add new rung (Continued)

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4. When the new rung is added than go to language element toolbar and add logic
instructions as it is shown in the figure below.

Language
Toolbar

Instruction Figure 51: Add new instruction

Element

5. Double Click on instruction as it is shown in the figure below. The Tag Browser displays
with the Tag Name, Data Type, and Description. Use it to quickly select the tag to which
you would like to refer. The Tag Browser lists all the tags available in the current scope

Figure 52: Tag Browser

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6. The figure below shows when the tag is selected from the tag browser.

Figure 53: Tag Selected from Tag Browser

7. Double Click on the output instruction element as shown in the figure below. The Tag
Browser displays will get open with the Tag Name, Data Type, and Description of the
selected tag. Use it to quickly select the tag to which you would like to refer. The Tag
Browser lists all the tags available in the current scope

Figure 54: Tag Browser for Output element

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8. The figure below shows when the tag is selected from the tag browser

Figure 55: Tag Selected from Tag Browser

9. After making all the editing go to the Edit toolbar as shown in the figure below and click
Accept Pending Program Edits

Accept
Edits

Error
Window

Figure 56: Accept pending Edits

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10. After clicking Accept pending program edits make sure that all the program edits are
correct and no error log in the error window. Than after assuring it click on the tab
Finalize all edits in the program as shown in the figure below.

Finalize
Edits

Figure 57: Finalize all Edits in the Program

11. Figure below will appear when you click on the tab Finalize all the edits in the program.
Click Yes the edits you made in your online program will be implemented.

Figure 58: Finalize all Edits in the Program (Continued)

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12. A new rung is added in the online program as shown in the figure.

Figure 59: New rung Added

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6.2 How to Edit a Rung in the Online Program

Following steps are required to edit a rung in online program.

1. Select the rung which you want to edit as shown in the figure below

Figure 60: Edit Rung

2. Double click on the rung. Now you can see there are two rungs one is denoted with “r”
which means replace and one is denoted with “I” which means instruction. You make
changes in the “I” rung.

Figure 61: Edit Rung (Continued)

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3. Double Click on instruction as it is shown in the figure below. The Tag Browser displays
will get open with the Tag Name, Data Type, and Description of the selected tag. Use it
to quickly select the tag to which you would like to refer. The Tag Browser lists all the
tags available in the current scope.

Figure 62: Edit Rung (Continued)

4. Now After making all the editing click Accept Pending Program Edits. After clicking
Accept pending program edits make sure that all the program edits are right and no error
log in the error window. After assuring it click on the tab Finalize all edits. Following
window will appear when you click on the tab Finalize all the edits in the program. After
clicking Yes the edits you made in our online program will be implemented.

Figure 63: Edit Rung (Continued)

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7. How to Monitor a Tag in the Online Program

Following steps are required to monitor a tag in online program.

1. Select the tag which you want to monitor as shown in the figure below

Figure 64: Monitor Tag

2. Right click on the tag and select Monitor as shown in the figure.

Figure 65: Monitor Tag (Continued)

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3. Below window will open which shows the current value of the Tag.

Current
Value

Figure 66: Monitor Tag (Continued)

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7.1 End of Session Exercises:

Create a new Project file and navigate through the Project Properties

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8. How to Force Any I/O in Online Program

To force any Digital or Analog IO the procedure will remain the same.

1. First click on controller tags as shown in the figure below”.

Controller
Tag

Figure 67: Controller Tag

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2. A window of monitor tags will pop up on the working area.

Figure 68: Controller Tag Window

3. Select the tag which you want to be forced, as it is shown in the figure below a tag has
been selected and its force mask value is empty.

Force Mask
Value

Figure 69: Controller Tag Window (Continued)

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4. Click on the force mask value tab and enter the value which you want to be forced on the
desire tag. As you can see the color of forces in the online toolbar is turned to red. This
means forces have been installed but not enabled.

Force
Installed

Force
Figure 70: Forcing IO Tag Installed
Value
5. Now forces have been installed but not enabled yet. So go to online toolbar and click
forces to open a drop down menu. Click enables all IO forces which will enable all the IO
whose forces have been installed and afterwards whenever you force any IO it will be
forced directly.

Forced
Value
Figure 71: Forcing IO Tag (Continued)

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6. Figure below shows the color of forces tab change after enabling all IO forces

Forced Tab
Color

Figure 72: Forcing IO Tag (Continued)

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9. How to Print Info from the Program

This section of manual will be used,

 How to print Controller Properties

 How to print Routine
 How to print Data Types
 How to print Tags

9.1 How to Print Controller Properties

Following steps are followed for printing Controller Properties

1. Click on the Controller in the IO tree. As it is shown in the figure.

Figure 73: Select Controller

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2. Open the File menu and go to print. A sub menu will open select Controller Properties
from this sub menu as shown in the figure below.

Figure 74: Printing Controller Properties

9.2 How to Print Routine Logic

Following steps are followed for printing routines

1. Go to the Tasks and select routine from any program. As it is shown in the figure below.

Figure 75: Select Routine

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2. Open the File menu and go to print. A sub menu will open select Routine from this sub
menu as shown in the figure below.

Figure 76: Printing Routine

9.3 How to Print User Define Data Types

Following steps are followed for printing Data Types

1. Select any UDT as shown in the figure below.

Figure 77: Printing UDT

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2. Open the File menu and go to print. A sub menu will open select Data Type from this sub
menu as shown in the figure below.

Figure 78: Printing UDT (Continued)

9.4 How to Print Tags

Following steps are followed for printing tags

1. Double click on the controller tags and open the monitor tags window as shown in the
figure.

Figure 79: Printing Tags

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2. Open the File menu and go to print. A sub menu will open select Tags from this sub
menu as shown in the figure below.

Figure 80: Printing Tags (Continued)

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10. Get System Value (GSV) & Set System Value (SSV)
Instructions
The GSV/SSV instructions get and set controller system data that is stored in objects. The
controller stores system data in objects. When enabled, the GSV instruction retrieves the
specified information and places it in the destination. When enabled, the SSV instruction sets the
specified attribute with data from the source. When you enter a GSV/SSV instruction, the
programming software displays the valid object classes, object names, and attribute names for
each instruction. For the GSV instruction, you can get values for all the available attributes. For
the SSV instruction, the software displays only those attributes are allowed to set (SSV).

Figure 81: GSV/SSV Instruction

DANGER

Use the GSV and SSV instructions carefully. Making changes to

objects may cause unexpected controller operation or injury to
personnel. You must test and confirm that the instructions don’t
change data that you don’t want them to change. The GSV and SSV
instructions write or read past a member into other members of a tag.
If the tag is too small, the instructions don’t write or read the data.
They log a minor fault instead.

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10.1 GSV/SSV Instruction Attributes

Operand Type Format Description

Class Name name name of object class
Instance name name name of specific
object
Attribute name name attribute of object data
type depends on the
attribute you select
Destination (GSV) SINT tag Destination of
INT attribute Data
DINT
REAL
Structure
Source (SSV) SINT tag tag that contains data
INT you want to copy to
DINT the attribute
REAL
Structure

Table 13: GSV/SSV Instruction attributes

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10.2 GSV/SSV Instruction Programming

10.2.1 Get Fault Information

The following examples use GSV instructions to get fault information.

Example1:

This example gets fault information from the I/O module disc_in_2 and places the data in a user-
defined structure disc_in_2_info.

Figure 82: GSV Instruction example

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Example2:

This example gets status information about program discrete and places the data in a user-defined
structure discrete_info.

Figure 83: GSV Instruction example (Continued)

Example3:

This example gets status information about task IO_test and places the data in a user-defined
structure io_test_info.

Figure 84: GSV Instruction example (Continued)

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Example4:

The following example uses the SSV instruction to enable or disable a program. You could also
use this method to enable or disable an I/O module.
Based on the status of SW.1, place the appropriate value in the disableflag attribute of program
discrete.

Figure 85: SSV Instruction example

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10.3 GSV/SSV Instruction Fault Codes

Fault Condition

A minor fault will occur if: Fault Code

invalid object address 5
specified an object that does not support 6
GSV/SSV
invalid attribute 6
did not supply enough information for an SSV 6
instruction
the GSV destination was not large enough to 7
hold the requested data

Table 14: GSV/SSV Instruction Fault Code

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11. Monitoring System Using Trend Chart

The Trend Chart window is a graphical display which is capable of displaying both digital and
analog data for up to 8 tags. The chart window includes features for running and stopping the
trend in the controller, configuring chart display properties, and viewing sampled tag data.

At the top of the Trend Chart, the trend control bar is used to start and stop data sampling in the
controller, view trending errors, save or delete captured trend logs, or view a specific capture.
The control bar also provides information about the state of the trend in the controller, as well as
data collection and sampling information. A typical chart display with the default settings and at
least one tag configured also includes a Line Legend, Chart Title, Display Pen Values field, X
and Y axis scales, and scroll buttons.

Trend
Toolbar

Figure 86: Trend Chart

1. Select the tag which you want to monitor as shown in the figure below

Figure 87: Tag Trend

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2. The following window will open the trend of the selected tag.

Figure 88: Tag Trend (Continued)

3. When you close the trend a message will prompt as shown in the following figure to
create trends. Click yes if you want to save the trend or NO if you don’t want.

Figure 89: Save Trend (Continued)

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4. After clicking Yes the following window prompt. Where you add the Name of the trend,
Description about the trend and sample period of the trend.

Figure 90: Save Trend (Continued)

5. After clicking next the following window will prompt and you can add new tags in a
trend. The trend of new tag will be shown on the same trend sheet but with a different
color pen. By clicking on finish we can save the trend.

Figure 91: Save Trend (Continued)

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6. The Trend chart will save in the Trend folder of Controller organization tree as shown in
the figure.

Figure 92: Save Trend (Continued)

7. If you want to save the trend data on the hard drive of the PC stop the trend and click on
the Log button on the Trend toolbar as shown in the figure.

Log Trend
button

Figure 93: Save Trend in External File

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8. Select “Save Trend log as”, a window will popup. Select the folder where you want to
save the trend data and type the file name as shown in the figure

Figure 94: Save Trend in External File (Continued)

9. If you want to import the trend data from the external file into RSlogix500, right click on
the trend folder and select “open trend log” as shown in the figure

Figure 95: Importing Trend

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10. A window will open, select the file and press open button as shown in the figure

Figure 96: Importing Trend (Continued)

11. A trend will open in the RSLogix5000 as shown in the figure.

Figure 97: Importing Trend (Continued)

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12. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Strategies

This section of the Training manual contains complete details of ControlLogix system’s hardware
components, their installation and functionality. This will serve as guidelines during routine
maintenance and troubleshooting.

12.1 ControlLogix Chassis

Being a modular system ControlLogix system requires a 1756 I/O chassis to contain the various
modules. Any module can be placed in any slot. The backplane provides a high-speed
communication path between modules. Multiple controller modules on the backplane can pass
messages between one another. With multiple communication interface modules on the
backplane, a message can be sent from across a link into a port on one module, routed across the
backplane and out another module’s port, and sent across another link to its ultimate destination.
The ControlLogix chassis are available in five different sizes 4, 7, 10, 13, 17 and slot number
beginning with zero.

Figure 98: 1756 IO Chassis

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12.1.1 Precaution for I/O Chassis

For installing and maintenance of I/O Chassis following precautions should be observed.

 While installing minimum spacing requirements. should be met

 Avoid drill holes for a chassis above an installed chassis. Metal chips from drilling can
damage the backplane and cause intermittent operation.
 Verify that system installations are using correct grounding conditions.
 Properly ground the chassis with grounding conductors.
 Connect a ground bus to the grounding electrode conductors. Also ground shield cables.

Figure 99: IO Chassis Grounding

12.2 ControlLogix Power Supply

Power supply can be directly mounted on the left end of the ControlLogix chassis, where it plugs
directly into the backplane. The power supply provides power for all modules installed in the
chassis.

Figure 100: Power Supply mounted on a ControlLogix Chassis

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12.2.1 Precaution for Power Supply

For installing and maintenance of power supply following precautions should be observed.

 Use the figure below to connect equipment protective earth ground from the power
supply to the chassis. Tighten the nut on the equipment protective earth ground terminal
stud to a torque of 12 inch pounds. (1.4 Nm)

Figure 101: Earth Ground Protection for Power Supply

Follow these steps for each wire (i.e., high side, low side and ground) to connect power.

 Turn the screw counterclockwise to open the wiring terminal.

 Insert the wire into the terminal.
 Turn the screw clockwise to tighten the terminal on the wire.
 Tighten the terminals to a torque of 7 inch pounds (0.8 Nm)
 Before turning on the power supply, remove the plastic label from the top of the power
supply.

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Figure 102: Screwing Power Supply in the Chassis

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12.2.2 Troubleshooting the Power Supply

ControlLogix power supplies have a green LED status indicator that remains ON during normal
operation.

Figure 103: Troubleshooting the Power Supply

If the indicator turns OFF during operation, follow these steps:

 Verify that the line voltage is within the specified range.

 If the indicator remains OFF, cycle line power remains OFF.
 Loosen the screws holding the power supply to the chassis.
 Slide the power supply out so that the rear connector is disconnected.
 Reapply input power.

If the indicator:

Turn ON:
 a. Verify that the module leads in the system are within the output rating of the power
supply.
 b. Power down the power supply.
 c. Reinstall the power supply in the chassis.

Turns OFF:

 a. Return the power supply to your local Rockwell Automation Distributor.

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12.2.3 Noise Related Problems

Certain connections require shielded cables to help reduce the effects of electrical noise coupling.
Ground each shield at one end only. A shield grounded at both ends forms a ground loop which
could cause faulty PLC operation. Ground each shield at the end specified in the appropriate
publication for the product. Avoid breaking shields at junction boxes. Many types of connectors
for shielded conductors are available from various manufacturers. If you do break a shield at a
junction box:

 connect only category-2 conductors in the junction box

 do not strip the shield back any further than necessary to make a connection
 connect the shields of the two cable segments to ensure continuity along the entire length
of the cable

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12.3 ControlLogix Controller

The ControlLogix controller is part of the Logix5000 family of controllers.

Figure 104: ControlLogix Controller

12.3.1 Precaution for Controller

For installing and maintenance of controller following precautions should be observed.

 You can install or remove a ControlLogix controller while chassis power is on and the
system is operating. If you remove the controller, all the devices owned by the controller
go to their configured fault state. When you install a ControlLogix controller, you can
place the controller in any slot. You can also place multiple controllers in the
same chassis
 You can install or remove a ControlLogix controller while chassis power is on and the
system is operating.
 Align the circuit board with the top and bottom guides in the chassis.

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Figure 105: Installation of Controller in the Chassis

 Slide the module into the chassis. The controller is fully installed when it is flush with the
power supply or other installed modules and the top and bottom latches are engaged.

12.3.2 Troubleshooting the ControlLogix Controller

Figure 106: Controller LED’s

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Table 15: Controller LED’s Status Indicator

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Table 16: Controller BAT LED Indicator

12.4 ControlLogix Controller Battery

1756 PBR2 battery is used for backup of the program in the controller.

Figure 107: ControlLogix Controller battery

12.4.1 Precaution for ControlLogix Controller Battery

For installing and maintenance of controller battery following precautions should be observed.
Use the following procedure for installing and replacing lithium batteries:

1. Maintain backplane power to the equipment. Loosen any mounting screws and open the
battery compartment.

2. Before removing the old battery, check for signs of damage. If the battery case is broken

 Ventilate the area

 Wear protective clothing and safety equipment
 Use a scoop or tongs for handling the battery
 Place the battery in a well-ventilated, fire-protected area

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3. Remove the old battery.

4. Read the caution label. Locate the two date labels supplied with the new battery. Write
the current date on both labels. Place one date label on the front of the battery
compartment. If the battery has a space for a date, write directly on the battery; otherwise
place the second date label on the battery.

5. Install the battery.

6. Check that the battery low indicator is off. If the battery low indicator is off, continue
with step 7. If the battery low indicator is on, check the battery connection and the
battery. If the battery low indicator remains on, contact your local Rockwell
Automation/Allen-Bradley representative.

7. If the battery low indicator is off and the battery is connected properly, place the battery
in the battery compartment. Replace the cover to the battery compartment and secure any
mounting screws.

Figure 108: ControlLogix battery location

Figure 109: ControlLogix battery location (Continued)

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12.4.2 Troubleshooting the ControlLogix Controller Battery

When the battery is about 95% discharged, the controller gives these low-battery warnings:

 Solid red BAT LED.

 Minor fault (type 10, code 10).

To prevent possible battery leakage, even if the BAT LED is off, replace a battery according to
this schedule.

Table 17: Batteries Replacement Date

To estimate how long a 1756-PBR2 battery will support controller memory, perform this
procedure:

1. Determine the temperature 2.54 cm. (1 in.) below the chassis.

2. Determine the weekly percentage of time that the controller is turned on.

3. Determine the estimated worst-case battery life before and after the BAT LED turns on.

4. For each year of battery life, decrease the time before the BAT LED turns on by the
percentage that is shown in the table.

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Table 18: Worst-case Estimates of Battery Life

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12.5 ControlLogix Digital Input Module

Figure 110: ControlLogix Digital Input Module

 Control Bus connector - The backplane connector interface for the ControlLogix system
connects the module to the Control Bus backplane.
 Connector’s pins - Input/output, power and grounding connections are made to the
module through these pins with the use of an RTB
 Locking tab - The locking tab anchors the RTB cable on the module, maintaining wiring
connections.
 Slots for keying - Mechanically keys the RTB to prevent inadvertently making the
wrong wire connections to your module.
 Status indicators - Indicators display the status of communication, module health and
input/output devices. Use these indicators to help in troubleshooting.
 Top and bottom guides - Guides provide assistance in seating the RTB cable onto the
module

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12.5.1 Interpreting Status Indicator

The following status can be checked with the LED indicators:

 I/O status - This yellow display indicates the ON/OFF state of the field device.
 Module status - This bi-colored LED for module "OK" (red/green) display indicates the
module’s communication status.

Figure 111: DC Input Module Status Indicators Display

12.5.2 Troubleshooting the Digital Input Module

During power up, an indicator test is done and the following occurs:

 "OK" indicator turns red for 1 second and then turns to flashing green if it has passed the
self-test.
 I/O status indicators turn ON for a maximum of 2 seconds and then turn OFF.

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Table 19: DC Input Module Status Indicators Description

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12.6 ControlLogix Digital Output Module

Figure 112: ControlLogix Digital Output Module

 Control Bus connector - The backplane connector interface for the ControlLogix system
connects the module to the Control Bus backplane.
 Connectors pins - Input/output, power and grounding connections are made to the
module through these pins with the use of an RTB
 Locking tab - The locking tab anchors the RTB cable on the module, maintaining wiring
connections.
 Slots for keying - Mechanically keys the RTB to prevent inadvertently making the
wrong wire connections to your module.
 Status indicators - Indicators display the status of communication, module health and
input/output devices. Use these indicators to help in troubleshooting.
 Top and bottom guides - Guides provide assistance in seating the RTB cable onto the
module

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12.6.1 Interpreting Status Indicator

The following status can be checked with the LED indicators:

 I/O status - This yellow display indicates the ON/OFF state of the field device.
 Module status - This bi-colored LED for module "OK" (red/green) display indicates the
module’s communication status.

Figure 113: DC Output Module Status Indicators Display

12.6.2 Troubleshooting the Digital Output Module

During power up, an indicator test is done and the following occurs:

 The "OK" indicator turns red for 1 second and then turns to flashing green if it has passed
the self-test.
 The I/O status indicators turn ON for a maximum of 2 seconds and then turn OFF.

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Table 20: DC Output Module Status Indicators Description

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12.7 ControlLogix Analog Input Module

Figure 114: ControlLogix Analog Input Module

 Control Bus connector - The backplane connector interface for the ControlLogix system
connects the module to the Control Bus backplane.
 Connector’s pins - Input/output, power and grounding connections are made to the
module through these pins with the use of an RTB
 Locking tab - The locking tab anchors the RTB cable on the module, maintaining wiring
connections.
 Slots for keying - Mechanically keys the RTB to prevent inadvertently making the
wrong wire connections to your module.
 Status indicators - Indicators display the status of communication, module health and
input/output devices. Use these indicators to help in troubleshooting.
 Top and bottom guides - Guides provide assistance in seating the RTB cable onto the
module

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12.7.1 Troubleshooting the Analog Input Module

Analog Input module has indicators that display module status.

Figure 115: Analog Input Module Status Indicators Display

Following table lists the indicators used on Analog input module:

Table 21: Analog Input Module Status Indicators Description

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12.8 ControlLogix Analog Output Module

Figure 116: ControlLogix Analog Output Module

 Control Bus connector - The backplane connector interface for the ControlLogix system
connects the module to the Control Bus backplane.
 Connector’s pins - Input/output, power and grounding connections are made to the
module through these pins with the use of an RTB
 Locking tab - The locking tab anchors the RTB cable on the module, maintaining wiring
connections.
 Slots for keying - Mechanically keys the RTB to prevent inadvertently making the
wrong wire connections to your module.
 Status indicators - Indicators display the status of communication, module health and
input/output devices. Use these indicators to help in troubleshooting.
 Top and bottom guides - Guides provide assistance in seating the RTB cable onto the
module

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12.8.1 Troubleshooting the Analog Output Module

Analog Output module has indicators that display module status.

Figure 117: Analog Output Module Status Indicators Display

Following table lists the indicators used on Analog output module:

Table 22: Analog Output Module Status Indicators Description

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12.9 Troubleshooting Remote IO Problem

The ControlLogix system supports the use of remote I/O via these networks:

 EtherNet/IP
 ControlNet
 DeviceNet
 Universal remote I/O

In this section we discuss the troubleshooting of the Ethernet and ControlNet communication
modules, because the remote IO connected with the controller through these communication
cards.

Figure 118: Remote IO Connection with Controller

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12.9.1 ControlLogix Ethernet Module

Control of real time I/O data (also known as “implicit messaging”) in conjunction with a Logix
5550 controller. The Ethernet module may serve as an adaptor, interfacing the I/O modules to the
network, or as a scanner, sending and receiving data between the controller and the network. The
1756-ENBT/E module supports both Rack Optimized and Direct Connections. A direct
connection is a real-time data transfer link between the controller and the device that occupies the
slot that the configuration data references. A rack optimized connection is a grouping of data
from more than one I/O module into a single block of data sent over a single connection.

Figure 119: Ethernet Module

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12.9.1.1 Troubleshooting the Ethernet Module

Check the LED indicators to determine if the power supply and module are operating properly

Figure 120: Ethernet Module Status Indicator

The following table describes module health (OK) indicator displays, module status, and
recommended action:

Table 23: Ethernet Module Status Indicators Description

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This table describes the transmit (TXD) and receive (RXD) indicator display:

Table 24: Ethernet Module Status Indicators Description (Continued)

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12.9.2 ControlLogix ControlNet Module

ControlLogix ControlNet communication Modules Bridge ControlNet links to route messages to

devices on other networks. The modules also monitor and control I/O modules located remotely
from the ControlLogix controller. This module provides adapter functionality for remote
ControlLogix I/O modules, messaging data for configuration and programming information,
operator interfaces, upload/download.

Figure 121: ControlNet Module

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12.9.2.1 ControlNet Module Status Indicator

Module Status Display

Module Status Indicator

ControlNet Channel Status

Indicators

Figure 122: ControlNet Module Status Indicator

The ControlNet channel status indicators appear in one of the following states:

 Steady - indicator is on continuously in the defined state.

 Alternating - the two indicators alternate between the two defined states at the same time
(applies to both indicators viewed together). The two indicators are always in opposite
states, out of phase.
 Flashing - the indicator alternates between the two defined states (applies to each
indicator viewed independent of the other). If both indicators are flashing, they must flash
together, in phase.

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The following table summarizes the meanings of these states:

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Table 25: ControlNet Module Status Indicators Description

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12.9.2.2 Troubleshooting the ControlNet Module

The Module Status Indicator LED and Module Status Display provide diagnostic information as
summarized in the following table.

LED Display Cause Action

1. Check the power supply.
2. Check the cable
The module is not connectors.
communicating due to a 3. Make sure the module is
Off None
power supply fault or firmly seated in the
internal fault. chassis.
4. If the indicator remains
off, replace the module.
1. (Optional, see page 12.)
Turn chassis power supply
The module’s network off.
address is set to 00, an 2. Remove the module
invalid ControlNet network from the chassis.
3.Set the network address
address, or 99, an invalid
Msg scrolls(1) switches to a unique
ControlNet network address
if you are using redundant address (01-99, or 01-98 if
control. See footnote at end redundant control)
4. Install the module in the
of table.
chassis.
5. If off, turn chassis
power supply on.

Red The module detected a

different slot address from
Replace the chassis or
BPA# ERR that latched in at power-up.
module.
Excessive noise on the
backplane causes this error.

There are too many CRC

errors being generated by the
multicast backplane
BPRX ERR Replace the module.
receiver, so the backplane
multicast receivers have
been shut off.

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LED Display Cause Action

1. (For redundant
systems only.) Wait 10
seconds; if the condition
persists, perform the
following steps:
2. (Optional, see page
For a redundant system this 12.)
may be a temporary Turn chassis power
condition during chassis supply off.
DUPL NODE switchover. Otherwise, the
3. Remove the module
module’s network address is
from the chassis.
the same as another
module’s on the link. 4. Set the network
address switches to a
unique address (01-99).
5. Install the module in
the chassis.
6. If off, turn chassis
power supply on.

Cannot read backplane

RACK ERR EEPROM, or rack/slot Replace the chassis.
address incorrect

The module commanded to

Remove non redundancy
stop functioning by the
compliant module from
redundancy module. This
redundant secondary
STOP occurs when a non
chassis and replace with
redundancy compliant
redundancy compliant
module is placed into a
module.
redundant secondary chassis.

Flashing Red Update module firmware

The module has invalid
BOOT with ControlFlash Update
firmware.
Utility.

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LED Display Cause Action

ROM
Flash update is in progress. None required.
UPDT

The module detected that it Update the module’s

has been connected to a firmware at MAC ID 01
SNGL KPR!
ControlNet 1.5 (single- and reschedule the
keeper) network. network.

OK Normal operation

None required

INIT The module is initializing

None (temporary
The module is receiving too
condition).
much network traffic and
If this happens frequently,
BW >MAX connections are timing out.
add another 1756-CNB or
The network bandwidth has
GREEN 1756-CNBR and split the
been exceeded.
traffic between them.

The secondary module is

CMPT(2) None required.
compatible with its partner.

Check corresponding slot

The secondary module is
DSNP(2) of primary chassis for type
disqualified with no partner.
and revision of module.

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LED Display Cause Action

The module is primary with Check the type and

PwDS(2) a disqualified secondary revision of the 1756-CNB
partner. module.

The module is primary with

PwQg(2) a qualifying secondary
partner.
Redundant system status.
No action required.
The module is primary with
PwQS(2)
a qualified secondary
partner.

Check corresponding slot

The module is primary with
PwNS(2) of secondary chassis for
no secondary partner.
correct module.

None required, but we

recommend that you either
return switches to their
The node address switch
SWERR original settings or replace
changed after power-up.
the module, since this
could indicate a latent
hardware problem.

ControlNet network
CNFG ERR Recheck configuration.
configuration error.
FLASHING
GREEN Re-check your network
Network cabling error or no
cabling and make sure
NETERR other active nodes on
another node on the
network.
network is active (online).

Table 26: ControlNet Module Status Indicators & Display Diagnostics

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13. Developing a Project and Troubleshooting

After completing this lesson, you will be able to develop a simple project on the basis of
simulation I/Os available on your workstation.

13.1 IO Points to be used in the Project

Following I/O Points will be used to develop the project

 Digital Input
 Digital Output
 Analog Input
 Analog Output

Inputs and Outputs available on the workstation will be tied to the program and then will be used
to simulate the process.

13.2 Starting Up

Open up a new RSLogix 5000 Window and define hardware in that according to IO modules
available in the workstation.

13.3 Tag name Convention

To simplify the process, let us use some very simple tag names like DI1, DI2, DI3, DO1, DO2,
DO3, AI1, AI2, AO1 and AO2 etc and define these variables in the Controller Tags.

13.4 Programming Routine

For convenience and easy to understand approach, it is better to write all the logic in the main
routine.

13.5 Mapping Hardware IO’s to Controller Tag

We will split our programming in the main routine in three major portions (at later stages these
portions will exist in different routines in the program). In first portion, data from hardware
addresses will be copied to Controller tags. In second portion, main logic (or program will be
executed and in third portion, output values will be copied to hardware addresses to make outputs
visible on the workstation.

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13.6 Implementation

Let us discuss some common plant philosophy known to all the students in the classroom and
then implement it, in the mean time we also discuss some common errors and mistakes expected
to occur during Implementation and how to diagnose and Trouble shoot those errors.

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