User Manual

PowerFlex 20-750-CNETC Coaxial ControlNet Option Module

Firmware Revision Number 1.xxx
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 Summary of Changes

This manual contains new and updated information.

New and Updated This table contains the changes made to this revision.
Information Topic Page
Added information about the Connected Components Workbench software configuration tool for drives Throughout
and connected peripherals. manual
In the Chapter 3 subsection ‘Enable Datalinks To Write Data’, revised step 3 for better understanding. 27
In the Chapter 4 sub-subsection ‘Add the Drive/Option Module to the I/O Configuration’, included new 41
information for the Create Database, Web Update, and Match Drive buttons on the Module Definition
dialog box, which are described in the step 6 table.
In Chapter 6 Explicit Messaging, added Table 4. Also added footnotes about limitations when using DPI 74…84
Parameter Object Class code 0x93 or Host DPI Parameter Object Class code 0x9F to tables below message
configuration dialog boxes.

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Notes:

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Preface Conventions Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Rockwell Automation Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Chapter 1
Getting Started Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Understanding Parameter Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Compatible Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Required Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 2
Installing the Option Module Preparing for an Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting the Node Address Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting the Option Module to the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting the Option Module to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Applying Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Commissioning the Option Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Chapter 3
Configuring the Option Module Configuration Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the PowerFlex 20-HIM-A6 or 20-HIM-C6S HIM to
Access Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting the Node Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting a Master-Slave Hierarchy (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting a Fault Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Resetting the Option Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Restoring Option Module Parameters to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Viewing the Option Module Status Using Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Updating the Option Module Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Chapter 4
Configuring the I/O Using RSLinx Classic Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ControlLogix Controller Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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Chapter 5
Using the I/O About I/O Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Understanding the ControlLogix Controller I/O Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Using Logic Command/Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using Reference/Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using Datalinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Example Ladder Logic Program Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
ControlLogix Controller Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Chapter 6
Using Explicit Messaging About Explicit Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Performing Explicit Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
ControlLogix Controller Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Chapter 7
Troubleshooting Understanding the Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
PORT Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
MOD Status Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
NET A and NET B Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Viewing Option Module Diagnostic Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Viewing and Clearing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Appendix A
Specifications Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Appendix B
Option Module Parameters Parameter Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
About Parameter Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
How Parameters Are Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Device Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Host Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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Appendix C
ControlNet Objects Identity Object. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Assembly Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Register Object. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
PCCC Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
DPI Device Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
DPI Parameter Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
DPI Fault Object. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
DPI Alarm Object. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
DPI Diagnostic Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
DPI Time Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Host DPI Parameter Object. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Appendix D
Logic Command/Status Words: Logic Command Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
PowerFlex 750-Series Drives Logic Status Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Appendix E
History of Changes 750COM-UM003A-EN-P, September 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Glossary

Index

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 Preface

This manual provides information about the 20-750-CNETC ControlNet

option module for network communication and how to use the module with
PowerFlex® 750-Series drives.

Conventions Used in This The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
Manual • Parameter names are shown in the format Device Parameter xx - [*] or
Host Parameter xx - [*]. The xx represents the parameter number. The *
represents the parameter name—for example Device Parameter 01 - [DPI
Port].

• The firmware revision number (FRN) is displayed as FRN X.xxx, where

‘X’ is the major revision number and ‘xxx’ is the minor revision number.

• The dialog box images in this manual resulted from using the following
software:
– RSLinx® Classic software, version 2.52
– RSNetWorx for ControlNet software, version 8.00
– RSLogix™ 5000 software, version 16.00

Different versions of the software may have dialog boxes that vary in
appearance, and differences in procedures.

Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation offers support services worldwide, with over 75 sales and
support offices, over 500 authorized distributors, and over 250 authorized
Support systems integrators located through the United States alone. In addition,
Rockwell Automation representatives are in every major country in the world.

Local Product Support

Contact your local Rockwell Automation representative for the following:

• Sales and order support
• Product technical training
• Warranty support
• Support service agreements

Technical Product Assistance

For technical assistance, please review the information in Chapter 7,

Troubleshooting, first. If you still have problems, then access the Allen-Bradley
Technical Support website at http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives or contact
Rockwell Automation.

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Additional Resources These documents contain additional information concerning related products
from Rockwell Automation.
Resource Description
Network Communication Option Module Installation Instructions, publication 750COM-IN002 Information on the installation of PowerFlex 750-Series Network
Communication modules.
ControlNet Coax Media Planning and Installation Guide, publication CNET-IN002 Information on the required components of a ControlNet coax media system,
which is useful in determining your system and for installing the required
components.
Connected Components Workbench website http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/ Information on the Connected Components Workbench™ software tool—and
software.html, and online help (1) includes a link for free software download.
DriveExplorer website http://www.ab.com/drives/driveexplorer, and online help (1) Information on using the DriveExplorer™ software tool.
DriveExecutive website http://www.ab.com/drives/drivetools, and online help (1) Information on using the DriveExecutive™ software tool.
(1)
RSNetWorx for ControlNet Getting Results Guide, publication CNET-GR001, and online help Information on using RSNetWorx™ for ControlNet.
PowerFlex 750-Series Drive Installation Instructions, publication 750-IN001 Information on installing, programming, and technical data of PowerFlex®
750-Series drives.
PowerFlex 750-Series Drive Programming Manual, publication 750-PM001
PowerFlex 750-Series Drive Technical Data, publication 750-TD001
PowerFlex 20-HIM-A6/-C6S HIM (Human Interface Module) User Manual, publication 20HIM-UM001 Information on the installation and use of PowerFlex 20-HIM-A6 or 20-HIM-
C6S HIMs.
Getting Results with RSLinx Guide, publication LINX-GR001, and online help (1) Information on using RSLinx Classic software.
RSLogix 5000 PIDE Autotuner Getting Results Guide, publication PIDE-GR001, and online help (1) Information on using the RSLogix 5000 software tool.
ControlNet Network Configuration User Manual, publication CNET-UM001 Information on how to use ControlNet communication modules with a
ControlLogix controller.
(1) The online help is installed with the software.

You can view or download publications at http://

www.rockwellautomation.com/literature. To order paper copies of technical
documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley® distributor or Rockwell
Automation sales representative.

To find your local Rockwell Automation distributor or sales representative, visit

http://www.rockwellautomation.com/locations.

For information such as firmware updates or answers to drive-related questions,

go to the Drives Service & Support website at http://www.ab.com/support/
abdrives and click on the Downloads or Knowledgebase link.

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Getting Started

The 20-750-CNETC option module is intended for installation into a

PowerFlex 750-Series drive and is used for network communication.

Topic Page
Components 11
Features 12
Compatible Products 13
Required Equipment 13
Safety Precautions 15
Quick Start 16

Components
➊ Item Part Description
➊ Status Indicators Four status indicators that indicate the
status of the option module and
network communication. See
Chapter 7, Troubleshooting.
➋
4 5 6
➋ Node Address Sets the node address of the option
Switches module. See Setting the Node Address
2 3

7 8

1 9
0
Switches on page 18.
4 5 6

➌ Channel A BNC connector for the Channel A

2 3

7 8

1 9
0
Coax Receptacle network coaxial cable.
➍ Channel B BNC connector for the Channel B
Coax Receptacle (redundant) network coaxial cable.

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Features The features of the option module include the following:

• Captive screws to secure and ground the module to the drive.

• Switches to set a node address before applying power to the drive—or you
can disable the switches and use an option module parameter to configure
the node address.

• Compatibility with the following configuration tools to configure the

option module and host drive:

– PowerFlex 20-HIM-A6 or 20-HIM-C6S HIM (Human Interface

Module) on the drive, if available
– Connected Components Workbench software, version 1.02 or later
– DriveExplorer software, version 6.01 or later
– DriveExecutive software, version 5.01 or later

• Status indicators that report the status of the option module and network
communication. They are visible when the drive cover is removed.

• Parameter-configured 32-bit Datalinks in the I/O to meet application

requirements (16 Datalinks to write data from the network to the drive,
and 16 Datalinks to read data to the network from the drive).

• Explicit Messaging support.

• Master-Slave hierarchy that can be set up so that the option module and
PowerFlex 750-Series drive transmit data to and from a scanner on the
network.

• User-defined fault actions to determine how the option module and its
connected host drive respond to the following:

– I/O messaging communication disruptions (Comm Flt Action)

– Controllers in Idle mode (Idle Flt Action)
– Explicit messaging disruptions for drive control via PCCC, the CIP
Register Object, or the CIP Assembly object (Msg Flt Action)

• Access to any PowerFlex drive and its connected peripherals on the

network to which the option module is connected.

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Understanding Parameter The option module has two types of parameters:

Types • Device parameters are used to configure the option module to operate on
the network.

• Host parameters are used to configure the option module Datalink transfer
and various fault actions with the drive.

You can view option module Device parameters and Host parameters with any of
the following drive configuration tools:

• PowerFlex 20-HIM-A6 or 20-HIM-C6S HIM—use the or

key to scroll to the drive port in which the module resides, press the
(Folders) key, and use the or key to scroll to the DEV
PARAM or HOST PARAM folder.

• Connected Components Workbench software—click the tab for the

option module at the bottom of the window, click the Parameters icon in
the tool bar, and click the Device or Host Parameters tab.

• DriveExplorer software—find the option module in the treeview and open

its Parameters folder.

• DriveExecutive software—find the option module in the treeview, expand

the module in the tree, and open its Parameters folder.

Compatible Products At the time of publication, the option module is compatible with the following
products:
• PowerFlex 753 drives (all firmware revisions)
• PowerFlex 755 drives (all firmware revisions)

Required Equipment Some of the equipment that is required for use with the option module is shipped
with the module, but some you must supply yourself.

Equipment Shipped with the Option Module

When you unpack the option module, verify that the package includes the
following:
❑ One 20-750-CNETC Coaxial ControlNet Option Module
❑ One Network Communication Option Module Installation Instructions,
publication 750COM-IN002

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User-Supplied Equipment

To install and configure the option module, you must supply the following:
❑ A small screwdriver
❑ ControlNet cable—for details, see the ControlNet Coax Media Planning
and Installation Guide, publication CNET-IN002
❑ Drive and option module configuration tool, such as the following:
– PowerFlex 20-HIM-A6 or 20-HIM-C6S HIM
– Connected Components Workbench software, version 1.02 or later
Connected Components Workbench is the recommended stand-alone
software tool for use with PowerFlex drives. You can obtain a free copy
by:
• Internet download at http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/
webupdate/software.html
• Requesting a DVD at http://www.ab.com/onecontact/
controllers/micro800/
Your local distributor may also have copies of the DVD available.
Connected Components Workbench software cannot be used to
configure SCANport-based drives or Bulletin 160 drives.
– DriveExplorer software, version 6.01 or later
This software tool has been discontinued and is now available as
freeware at http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/
software.html. There are no plans to provide future updates to this tool
and the download is being provided ‘as-is’ for users that lost their
DriveExplorer CD, or need to configure legacy products not supported
by Connected Components Workbench software.
– DriveExecutive software, version 5.01 or later
A Lite version of DriveExecutive software ships with RSLogix 5000,
RSNetworx MD, FactoryTalk AssetCentre, and IntelliCENTER
software. All other versions are purchasable items:
• 9303-4DTE01ENE Drive Executive software
• 9303-4DTS01ENE DriveTools SP Suite (includes
DriveExecutive and DriveObserver software)
• 9303-4DTE2S01ENE DriveExecutive software upgrade to
DriveTools SP Suite (adds DriveObserver software)
DriveExecutive software updates (patches, and so forth) can be obtained
at http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/software.html. It
is highly recommended that you periodically check for and install the
latest update.
❑ RSNetWorx for ControlNet network configuration software, version 8.00
or later

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❑ Controller configuration software, such as RSLogix 5000 software, version 20.00

or earlier, or Studio 5000™ Logix Designer application, version 21.00 or later
❑ A computer communication card, such as 1784-PCC, 1784-KTCX, or
1770-KFC, for connection to the ControlNet network

Safety Precautions Please read the following safety precautions carefully.

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or death exists. The PowerFlex drive may contain high
voltages that can cause injury or death. Remove all power from the PowerFlex
drive, and then verify power has been discharged before installing or removing
the option module.
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Only personnel familiar
with drive and power products and the associated machinery should plan or
implement the installation, startup, configuration, and subsequent maintenance
of the drive using the option module. Failure to comply may result in injury and/
or equipment damage.
ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage exists. The option module contains
electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive parts that can be damaged if you do not
follow ESD control procedures. Static control precautions are required when
handling the option module. If you are unfamiliar with static control procedures,
see Guarding Against Electrostatic Damage, publication 8000-4.5.2.
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the option module is
transmitting control I/O to the drive, the drive may fault when you reset the
option module. Determine how your drive will respond before resetting the
module.
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Host Parameters 33 -
[Comm Flt Action], 34 - [Idle Flt Action], and 36 - [Msg Flt Action] let you
determine the action of the option module and connected drive if I/O
communication is disrupted, the controller is idle, or explicit messaging for drive
control is disrupted. By default, these parameters fault the drive. You may
configure these parameters so that the drive continues to run, however,
precautions should be taken to verify that the settings of these parameters do
not create a risk of injury or equipment damage. When commissioning the drive,
verify that your system responds correctly to various situations (for example, a
disconnected cable or a controller in idle state).
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. When a system is
configured for the first time, there may be unintended or incorrect machine
motion. Disconnect the motor from the machine or process during initial system
testing.
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. The examples in this
publication are intended solely for purposes of example. There are many
variables and requirements with any application. Rockwell Automation does not
assume responsibility or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for
actual use of the examples shown in this publication.

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Quick Start This section is provided to help experienced users quickly start using the option
module. If you are unsure how to complete a step, refer to the referenced chapter.

Step Action See

1 Review the safety precautions for the option module. Throughout this manual
2 Verify that the PowerFlex drive is properly installed. PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drive
Installation Instructions,
publication 750-IN001
3 Install the option module. Network Communication Option
a. Verify that the PowerFlex drive is not powered. Module Installation Instructions,
publication 750COM-IN002 and
b. Insert the option module in drive Port 4, 5, or 6.
Chapter 2,
c. Use the captive crews to secure and ground the option module to Installing the Option Module
the drive.
d. Connect the option module to the network with a ControlNet
cable.
4 Apply power to the option module. Chapter 2,
a. Verify that the option module is installed correctly. Installing the Option Module
The option module receives power from the drive.
b. Apply power to the drive.
The status indicators should be green. If they flash red, there is a
problem. See Chapter 7, Troubleshooting.
c. Configure and verify key drive parameters.
5 Configure the option module for your application. Chapter 3,
Set option module parameters for the following functions as required by Configuring the Option Module
your application:
• Node address
• I/O configuration
• Master-Slave hierarchy
• Fault actions
6 Configure the controller to communicate with the option module. Chapter 4,
Use the network configuration tool RSNetWorx for ControlNet software, Configuring the I/O
and a controller configuration tool, such as RSLogix software, to configure
the master on the network to recognize the option module and drive.
7 Create a ladder logic program. Chapter 5,
Use a controller configuration tool, such as RSLogix software, to create a Using the I/O
ladder logic program that enables you to do the following: Chapter 6,
• Control the connected drive, via the option module, by using I/O. Using Explicit Messaging
• Monitor or configure the drive by using explicit messages.

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Installing the Option Module

This chapter provides instructions for installing the option module in a

PowerFlex 750-Series drive.

Topic Page
Preparing for an Installation 17
Setting the Node Address Switches 18
Connecting the Option Module to the Drive 19
Connecting the Option Module to the Network 19
Applying Power 20
Commissioning the Option Module 23

Preparing for an Installation Before installing the option module, do the following:

• Read the ControlNet Coax Media Planning and Installation Guide,

publication CNET-IN002. This publication provides information on
selecting cables, setting up a network, and network basics.

• Verify that you have all required equipment. See Required Equipment on
page 13.

ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage exists. The option module contains

electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive parts that can be damaged if you do not
follow ESD control procedures. Static control precautions are required when
handling the option module. If you are unfamiliar with static control procedures,
see Guarding Against Electrostatic Damage, publication 8000-4.5.2.

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Setting the Node Address Set the option module Node Address switches (Figure 1) by rotating the switches
to the desired value for each digit.
Switches
IMPORTANT Each node on the ControlNet network must have a unique address. Set the
node address before power is applied because the option module uses the
node address it detects when it first receives power. To change a node address,
you must set the new value and then remove and reapply power to (or reset)
the option module.

Figure 1 - Setting Node Address Switches

4 5 6
TENS

2 3

7 8
Position 9
1
0
4 5 6
2 3

7 8

4 5 6
1 9
0

4 5 6 ONES

2 3

7 8
2 3

7 8

1
0
9
Position 9
1
0

Settings Description
00 If the Node Address switches are set to ‘00’, the option module uses the value stored in Device Parameter
05 - [Net Addr Cfg] for the node address. See Setting the Node Address on page 26.
01…99 Node address used by the option module. The default switch setting is 02.

The switch settings can be verified by viewing Device Parameter 06 - [Net Addr
Act] or Diagnostic Device Item number 58 (page 93) with any of the following
drive configuration tools:
• PowerFlex 20-HIM-A6 or 20-HIM-C6S HIM
• Connected Components Workbench software, version 1.02 or later
• DriveExplorer software, version 6.01 or later
• DriveExecutive software, version 5.01 or later

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Connecting the Option IMPORTANT Remove power from the drive before installing the option module in the drive
Module to the Drive control pod.

Install the option module in the PowerFlex 750-Series Drive control pod in Port
4, 5, or 6. For more installation details, see the Network Communication Option
Module Installation Instructions, publication 750COM-IN002, provided with
the option module.

IMPORTANT After inserting the option module into Port 4, 5, or 6, make sure to tighten the
module screws to the drive control pod to properly ground the module to the
drive. Torque both screws to 0.45…0.67 N•m (4.0…6.0 lb•in).

Connecting the Option ATTENTION: Risk of injury or death exists. The PowerFlex drive may contain high
Module to the Network voltages that can cause injury or death. Remove power from the drive, and then
verify power has been discharged before connecting the option module to the
network.

1. Remove power from the drive.

2. Remove the drive cover and lift up the drive HIM bezel to its open
position to access the drive control pod.
3. Use static control precautions.
4. Connect one end of the ControlNet cable to the network.

Figure 2 - Coax Network Wiring Example

PowerFlex 755 Drives

(with 20-750-CNETC Option Modules)

ControlLogix Controller
(with 1756-CNBR Bridge)

Channel A
ControlNet
(optional redundancy) Channel B Network

5. Route the other end of the ControlNet cable through the bottom of the
drive, and insert its ControlNet cable plug into the mating option module
receptacle. We recommend using a 1786-TPS straight tap.

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Applying Power ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage, injury, or death exists. Unpredictable
operation may occur if you fail to verify that parameter settings are compatible
with your application. Verify that settings are compatible with your application
before applying power to the drive.

Apply power to the drive. The option module receives its power from the drive.
When you apply power to the option module for the first time, its topmost
‘PORT’ status indicator should be steady green or flashing green after an
initialization. If it is red, there is a problem. See Chapter 7, Troubleshooting.

Start-Up Status Indications

After power has been applied, the drive STS (status) indicator can be viewed on
the front of the drive and the option module status indicators can be viewed with
the drive cover open or removed (Figure 3). Possible start-up status indications
are shown in Table 1.

Figure 3 - Drive and Option Module Status Indicators

➋
➌
➍

➎
4 5 6
23

7 8

1 9
0

4 5 6
23

7 8

1 9
0

See Table 1 for

possible start-up
status indications.

Drive Control Pod

(drive shown with cover removed)

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Table 1 - Drive and Option Module Start-Up Status Indications

Item Name Color State Description
Drive STS Indicator
➊ STS Green Flashing Drive ready but not running, and no faults are present.
(Status)
Steady Drive running, no faults are present.
Yellow Flashing When running, a type 2 (non-configurable) alarm condition exists
– drive continues to run. When stopped, a start inhibit condition
exists and the drive cannot be started (see drive parameter 933 -
[Start Inhibits]).
Steady A type 1 (user configurable) alarm condition exists, but the drive
continues to run.
Red Flashing A major fault has occurred. Drive will stop. Drive cannot be started
until fault condition is cleared.
Steady A non-resettable fault has occurred.
Red/Yellow Flashing Alternately A minor fault has occurred. Use drive parameter 950 - [Minor Flt
Config] to enable. If not enabled, acts like a major fault. When
running, the drive continues to run. System is brought to a stop
under system control. The fault must be cleared to continue.
Yellow/Green Flashing Alternately When running, a type 1 alarm exists.
Green/Red Flashing Alternately Drive is firmware updating.
Option Module Status Indicators
➋ PORT Green Flashing Normal operation. The option module is establishing an I/O
connection to the drive. It will turn steady green or red.
Steady Normal operation. The option module is properly connected and
communicating with the drive.
➌ MOD Green Flashing Normal operation. The option module is operating but is not
transferring I/O data to a controller.
Steady Normal operation. The option module is operating and transferring
I/O data to a controller.
➍ NET A Green Flashing A temporary channel error has occurred or the channel is in ‘listen-
➎ NET B only’ mode.
Steady Normal operation for that channel. The option module is properly
connected and communicating on the network.
Red Flashing The channel is not receiving network activity.
Green/Red Flashing Alternately There is an invalid link configuration for that channel.

After verifying correct operation, swing down the drive HIM bezel to its closed
position and install the drive cover. For more details on status indicator
operation, see page 90 and page 91.

Configuring and Verifying Key Drive Parameters

The PowerFlex 750-Series drive can be separately configured for the control and
Reference functions in various combinations. For example, you could set the
drive to have its control come from a peripheral or terminal block with the
Reference coming from the network. Or you could set the drive to have its
control come from the network with the Reference coming from another
peripheral or terminal block. Or you could set the drive to have both its control
and Reference come from the network.

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The following steps in this section assume that the drive will receive the Logic
Command and Reference from the network.

1. Verify that drive Parameter 301 - [Access Level] is set to ‘1’ (Advanced) or
‘2’ (Expert) to access the required parameters in this procedure.
2. Use drive Parameter 545 - [Speed Ref A Sel] to set the drive speed
Reference.
a. Set the Port field to ‘0’ as shown below.

b. Set the Parameter field to point to the port (slot) in which the option
module is installed (for this example, Port 4 Reference).
The number ‘874’ in the Parameter field of the example dialog box
above is the parameter in the drive that points to the port.
3. Verify that drive Parameter 930 - [Speed Ref Source] is reporting that the
source of the Reference to the drive (Port 0) is the port in which the option
module is installed (for this example, Port 4 Reference).
This ensures that any Reference commanded from the network can be
monitored by using drive Parameter 002 - [Commanded SpdRef ]. If a
problem occurs, this verification step provides the diagnostic capability to
determine whether the drive/option module or the network is the cause.
4. If hard-wired discrete digital inputs are not used to control the drive, verify
that all unused digital input drive parameters are set to ‘0’ (Not Used).

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Commissioning the Option To commission the option module, you must set a unique network node address.
See the Glossary for details about node addresses. When using the Node Address
Module switches, see Setting the Node Address Switches on page 18 for details.

IMPORTANT New settings are recognized only when power is applied to the option module
or it is reset. After you change parameter settings, cycle power or reset the
option module.

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Notes:

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Configuring the Option Module

This chapter provides instructions and information for setting the parameters to
configure the option module.

Topic Page
Configuration Tools 25
Using the PowerFlex 20-HIM-A6 or 20-HIM-C6S HIM to Access Parameters 26
Setting the Node Address 26
Setting a Master-Slave Hierarchy (Optional) 26
Setting a Fault Action 29
Resetting the Option Module 31
Restoring Option Module Parameters to Factory Defaults 32
Viewing the Option Module Status Using Parameters 33
Updating the Option Module Firmware 33

For a list of parameters, see Appendix B, Option Module Parameters. For

definitions of terms in this chapter, see the Glossary.

Configuration Tools The option module stores parameters and other information in its own
nonvolatile storage (NVS) memory. You must, therefore, access the option
module to view and edit its parameters. The following tools can be used to access
the option module parameters.
Tool See
PowerFlex 20-HIM-A6 or 20-HIM-C6S HIM page 26
Connected Components Workbench software, http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/
version 1.02 or later software.html, or online help (installed with the software)
DriveExplorer software, http://www.ab.com/drives/driveexplorer, or online help
version 6.01 or later (installed with the software)
DriveExecutive software, http://www.ab.com/drives/drivetools, or online help
version 5.01 or later (installed with the software)

IMPORTANT For the HIM screens shown throughout this chapter, the option module was
installed in drive Port 4. If your option module is installed in a different drive
port, that port would appear instead of Port 4.

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Using the PowerFlex 20-HIM- If your drive has an enhanced PowerFlex 20-HIM-A6 or 20-HIM-C6S HIM, it
can be used to access parameters in the option module.
A6 or 20-HIM-C6S HIM to
Access Parameters 1. Display the Status screen, which is shown on HIM power up.

2. Use the or key to scroll to the Port in which the option

module is installed.
3. Press the PAR# soft key to display the Jump to Param # entry pop-up box.
4. Use the numeric keys to enter the desired parameter number, or use the 
or  soft key to scroll to the desired parameter number.

For details on viewing and editing parameters, see the PowerFlex 20-HIM-A6/-
C6S HIM (Human Interface Module) User Manual, publication 20HIM-
UM001.

Setting the Node Address When the option module Node Address switches (Figure 1) are set to ‘00’
(Program) the value of Device Parameter 05 - [Net Addr Cfg] determines the
node address. When the Node Address switches are in any other combination of
positions, these switches determine the node address.

1. Set the value of Device Parameter 05 - [Net Addr Cfg] to a unique node
address.

Stopped AUTO
0.00 Hz F
Edit Net Addr Cfg
2
1 << 99

ESC  ENTER

2. Reset the option module; see Resetting the Option Module on page 31.

Setting a Master-Slave This procedure is only required if Datalinks are used to write or read data of the
drive or its connected peripherals. A hierarchy determines the type of device with
Hierarchy (Optional) which the option module exchanges data. In a Master-Slave hierarchy, the option
module exchanges data with a master, such as a bridge or scanner (1756-CNB,
1756-CNBR, 1747-SCNR, and so forth).

Enable Datalinks To Write Data

The controller output image (controller outputs-to-drive) can have 0 to 16

additional 32-bit parameters (Datalinks). The Datalinks are configured using
Host Parameters 01 - [DL From Net 01] through Parameter 16 - [DL From
Net 16]. The number of Datalinks actively used is controlled by the connection
size in the controller. See the respective controller example sections in Chapter 4
for more information on setting the connection size.

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IMPORTANT Always use the Datalink parameters in consecutive numerical order, starting
with the first parameter. For example, use Host Parameters 01, 02, and 03 to
configure three Datalinks to write data. Otherwise, the network I/O connection
will be larger than necessary, which needlessly increases controller response
time and memory usage.

TIP When using a ControlLogix controller and an RSLogix 5000 drive Add-On
Profile (version 16 or later), there is no need to configure Datalink parameters
at this time. They will be assigned when configuring the RSLogix 5000 drive
Add-On Profile (see Add the Drive/Option Module to the I/O Configuration on
page 39).

When using a ControlLogix controller and the Generic Profile—or a PLC-5 or

SLC 500 controller, configure the Datalink parameters now as described in this
section.

Host Parameters 01 - [DL From Net 01] through 16 - [DL From Net 16]
configure which parameters in the drive, option module, or any other connected
peripheral receive the values from the network. You can use the PowerFlex 20-
HIM-A6 or 20-HIM-C6S HIM, or another drive configuration tool such as
Connected Components Workbench, DriveExplorer, or DriveExecutive software
to select the drive or peripheral by port number and the parameter by name. As
an alternate method, the parameter value can be set manually by number using
this formula:
From Net Parameter Value = (10000 * port number) + (Destination Parameter Number)

For example, suppose you want to use Host Parameter 01 - [DL From Net 01] to
write to Parameter 03 of an optional encoder module plugged into drive Port 5.
Using the formula, the value for Host Parameter 01 - [DL From Net 01] would
be (10000 * 5) + (3) = 50003.

Follow these steps to enable Datalinks to write data.

1. Set the values of only the required number of contiguous controller-to-

drive Datalinks needed to write data to the drive and that are to be
included in the network I/O connection.
2. Reset the option module; see Resetting the Option Module on page 31.
3. Since the Logic Command and Reference is always used in the option
module, configure the parameters in the drive to accept the Logic
Command and Reference from the option module.
When using the controller for speed reference via the option module, set
two fields in drive Parameter 545 - [Speed Ref A Sel].
a. Set the Port field for the drive (for example, 0 - PowerFlex 755).
b. Set the Parameter field to point to the port in which the option module
is installed (for this example, Port 4 Reference).
Also, verify that the mask parameters in the drive (for example,
Parameter 324 - [Logic Mask]) are configured to receive the desired
logic from the option module. See the drive documentation for details.

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After the above steps are complete, the option module is ready to receive input
data and transfer status data to the master (controller). Next, configure the
controller to recognize and transmit I/O to the option module. See Chapter 4,
Configuring the I/O.

Enable Datalinks To Read Data

The controller input image (drive-to-controller inputs) can have 0 to 16
additional 32-bit parameters (Datalinks). The Datalinks are configured using
Host Parameters 17 - [DL To Net 01] through 32 - [DL To Net 16]. The
number of Datalinks actively used is controlled by the connection size in the
controller. See the respective controller example sections in Chapter 4 for more
information on setting the connection size.

IMPORTANT Always use the Datalink parameters in consecutive numerical order, starting
with the first parameter. For example, use Host Parameters 17, 18, 19, 20, and
21 to configure five Datalinks to read data. Otherwise, the network I/O
connection will be larger than necessary, which needlessly increases controller
response time and memory usage.

TIP When using a ControlLogix controller and an RSLogix 5000 drive Add-On
Profile, version 16.00 or later, there is no need to configure Datalink
parameters at this time. They will be assigned when configuring the RSLogix
5000 drive Add-On Profile (see Add the Drive/Option Module to the I/O
Configuration on page 39).

When using a ControlLogix controller and the Generic Profile—or a PLC-5 or

SLC 500 controller, configure the Datalink parameters now as described in this
section.

Host Parameters 17 - [DL To Net 01] through 32 - [DL To Net 16] configure
which parameters in the drive, option module, or any other connected peripheral
send the values to the network. You can use the PowerFlex 20-HIM-A6 or 20-
HIM-C6S HIM, or another drive configuration tool such as Connected
Components Workbench, DriveExplorer, or DriveExecutive software to select
the drive or peripheral by port number and the parameter by name. As an
alternate method, the parameter value can be set manually by number using this
formula:
To Net Parameter Value = (10000 * Port Number) + (Origination Parameter Number)

For example, suppose you want to use Host Parameter 17 - [DL To Net 01] to
read Parameter 2 of an optional I/O module plugged into drive Port 6. Using the
formula, the value for Host Parameter 17 - [DL To Net 01] would be (10000 * 6)
+ (2) = 60002.

Follow these steps to enable Datalinks to read data.

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1. Set the values of only the required number of contiguous drive-to-

controller Datalinks needed to read data from the drive and that are to be
included in the network I/O connection.
2. Reset the option module; see Resetting the Option Module on page 31.

The option module is configured to send output data to the master (controller).
You must now configure the controller to recognize and transmit I/O to the
option module. See Chapter 4, Configuring the I/O.

Setting a Fault Action By default, when communication is disrupted (for example, the network cable is
disconnected), the controller is idle (in program mode or faulted) or explicit
messaging for drive control is disrupted, the drive responds by faulting if it is
using I/O from the network. You can configure a different response to these
faults:
• Disrupted I/O communication by using Host Parameter 33 - [Comm Flt
Action].
• An idle controller by using Host Parameter 34 - [Idle Flt Action].
• Disrupted explicit messaging for drive control via PCCC, the CIP
Register Object, or the CIP Assembly object by using Host Parameter 36 -
[Msg Flt Action].
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Host Parameters 33 -
[Comm Flt Action], 34 - [Idle Flt Action], and 36 - [Msg Flt Action] let you
determine the action of the option module and connected drive if
communication is disrupted, the controller is idle, or explicit messaging for drive
control is disrupted. By default, these parameters fault the drive. You may
configure these parameters so that the drive continues to run, however,
precautions should be taken to verify that the settings of these parameters do
not create a risk of injury or equipment damage. When commissioning the drive,
verify that your system responds correctly to various situations (for example, a
disconnected network cable, controller in idle state or explicit message control
disruption).

Changing the Fault Action

Set the values of Host Parameters 33 - [Comm Flt Action], 34 - [Idle Flt
Action], and 36 - [Msg Flt Action] to an action that meets your application
requirements.
Value Action Description
0 Fault The drive is faulted and stopped. (Default)
1 Stop The drive is stopped, but not faulted.
2 Zero Data The drive is sent ‘0’ values for data. This does not command a stop.
3 Hold Last The drive continues in its present state.
4 Send Flt Cfg The drive is sent the data that you set in the fault configuration parameters (Host
Parameters 37 - [Flt Cfg Logic], 38 - [Flt Cfg Ref], and 39 - [Flt Cfg DL 01] through
54 - [Flt Cfg DL 16]).

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Figure 4 - Edit Fault Action HIM Screens

Stopped AUTO Stopped AUTO Stopped AUTO

0.00 Hz F 0.00 Hz F 0.00 Hz F
Edit Comm Flt Action Edit Idle Flt Action Edit Msg Flt Action
Fault 0 Fault 0 Fault 0
0 << 4 0 << 4 0 << 4

ESC ▲ ▼  ENTER ESC ▲ ▼  ENTER ESC ▲ ▼  ENTER

Changes to these parameters take effect immediately. A reset is not required.

If communication is disrupted and then is re-established, the drive will

automatically receive commands over the network again.

Setting the Fault Configuration Parameters

When setting Host Parameter 33 - [Comm Flt Action], 34 - [Idle Flt Action]
or 36 - [Msg Flt Action] to ‘Send Flt Cfg’, the values in the following parameters
are sent to the drive after a communication fault, idle fault, and/or explicit
messaging for drive control fault occurs. You must set these parameters to values
required by your application.
Option Module Host Parameter Description
Parameter 37 - [Flt Cfg Logic] A 32-bit value sent to the drive for Logic Command.
Parameter 38 - [Flt Cfg Ref] A 32-bit REAL (floating point) value sent to the drive for Reference.
Parameter 39 - [Flt Cfg DL 01] A 32-bit integer value sent to the drive for a Datalink. If the destination of the
through Datalink is a REAL (floating point) parameter, you must convert the desired
Parameter 54 - [Flt Cfg DL 16] value to the binary representation of the REAL value. (An internet search of
‘hex to float’ provides a link to a tool to do this conversion.)

Changes to these parameters take effect immediately. A reset is not required.

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Resetting the Option Module Changes to switch settings and some option module parameters require you to
reset the option module before the new settings take effect. You can reset the
option module by power cycling the drive or by using Device Parameter 07 -
[Reset Module].

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the option module is

transmitting control I/O to the drive, the drive may fault when you reset the
option module. Determine how your drive will respond before resetting the
option module.

Set Device Parameter 07 - [Reset Module] to ‘1’ (Reset Module).

Value Description
Stopped AUTO
0.00 Hz F
0 Ready (Default)
Edit Reset Module
Ready 0
1 Reset Module
0 << 2

ESC ▲ ▼  ENTER 2 Set Defaults

When you enter ‘1’ (Reset Module), the option module will be immediately reset.
An alternate method to reset the module is by power cycling the drive. When you
enter ‘2’ (Set Defaults), the option module will set all of its Device and Host
parameters to their factory default values. (This is the same as pressing the ALL
soft key when using the MEMORY folder method described in Restoring Option
Module Parameters to Factory Defaults on page 32.)

IMPORTANT When performing a Set Defaults, the drive may detect a conflict and then not
allow this function to occur. If this happens, first resolve the conflict and then
repeat a Set Defaults action. Common reasons for a conflict include the drive
running or a controller in Run mode.
After performing a Set Defaults, you must enter ‘1’ (Reset Module) or power
cycle the drive so that the new values take effect. Thereafter, this parameter
will be restored to a value of ‘0’ (Ready).

TIP If your application allows, you can also reset the option module by cycling
power to the drive (resetting the drive) or by using the HIM’s Reset Device
function located in the drive’s DIAGNOSTIC folder.

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Restoring Option Module As an alternate reset method, you can restore the option module parameters by
using a MEMORY folder menu item instead of using Device Parameter 07 -
Parameters to Factory [Reset Module] described in Resetting the Option Module on page 31. The
Defaults MEMORY folder method provides two ways to restore the option module
Device and Host parameters:

• ALL—restores ALL option module Device and Host parameters to their

factory default values.

• MOST—restores MOST option module Device and Host parameters—

except Device Parameter 05 - [Net Addr Cfg] which is used for network
setup.

Follow these steps to restore option module Device and Host parameters to their
factory default values.

1. Access the Status screen, which is displayed on HIM powerup.

Stopped AUTO
0.00 Hz F
Host Drive
240V 4.2A
Rev 3.002 Ser. A
00
ESC REF PAR# TEXT

2. Use the or key to scroll to the Port in which the option

module is installed.

3. Press the key to display its last-viewed folder.

4. Use the or key to scroll to the MEMORY folder.

5. Use the or key to select Set Defaults.

6. Press the (Enter) key to display the Set Defaults pop-up box.

7. Press the (Enter) key again to display the warning pop-up box to
reset Device and Host parameters to their factory default values.
8. Press the MOST soft key to restore MOST Device and Host parameters to
factory defaults or press the ALL soft key to restore ALL parameters. Or
press the ESC soft key to cancel.

IMPORTANT When performing a Set Defaults, the drive may detect a conflict and
then not allow this function to occur. If this happens, first resolve the
conflict and then repeat this Set Defaults procedure. Common reasons
for a conflict include the drive running or a controller in Run mode.

9. Reset the option module using Device Parameter 07 - [Reset Module] or

by cycling power to the drive so that the restored parameters take effect.

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Viewing the Option Module The following parameters provide information about the status of the option
module. You can view these parameters at any time.
Status Using Parameters
Module Device Parameter Description
02 - [DLs From Net Act] The number of controller-to-drive Datalinks that are included in the network I/O
connection (controller outputs).
03 - [DLs To Net Act] The number of drive-to-controller Datalinks that are included in the network I/O
connection (controller inputs).
04 - [Net Addr Src] Displays the source from which the option module node address is taken, which can
be one of the following:
• ‘0’ (Switches)
• ‘1’ (Parameters)
06 - [Net Addr Act] The node address used by the option module, which can be one of the following:
• The address set with the node address switches (Figure 1).
• The value of Device Parameter 05 - [Net Addr Cfg].
• An old address from the switches or parameter. (If either has been changed, but
the option module has not been reset, the new address will not be in effect.)

Updating the Option Module The option module firmware can be updated over the network or serially through
a direct connection from a computer to the drive using a 1203-USB or 1203-SSS
Firmware serial converter.

When updating firmware over the network, you can use the Allen-Bradley
ControlFLASH software tool, the built-in update capability of DriveExplorer
Lite or Full software, or the built-in update capability of DriveExecutive
software.

When updating firmware through a direct serial connection from a computer to a

drive, you can use the same Allen-Bradley software tools described above, or you
can use HyperTerminal software set to the X-modem protocol.

To obtain a firmware update for this option module, go to http://www.ab.com/

support/abdrives/webupdate. This site contains all firmware update files and
associated Release Notes that describe the following items:
• Firmware update enhancements and anomalies
• How to determine the existing firmware revision
• How to update the firmware using DriveExplorer, DriveExecutive,
ControlFLASH, or HyperTerminal software

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Configuring the I/O

This chapter provides instructions on how to configure a Rockwell Automation

ControlLogix controller to communicate with the option module and connected
PowerFlex drive.

Topic Page
Using RSLinx Classic Software 35
ControlLogix Controller Example 36

Using RSLinx Classic Software RSLinx Classic software, in all its variations (Lite, Gateway, OEM, and so forth),
is used to provide a communication link between the computer, network, and
controller. RSLinx Classic software requires its network-specific driver to be
configured before communication is established with network devices. To
configure the RSLinx driver, follow this procedure.

1. Start RSLinx Classic software.

2. From the Communications menu, choose Configure Drivers to display the
Configure Drivers dialog box.
3. From the Available Driver Types pull-down menu, choose ControlNet
Drivers.
4. Click Add New to display the ControlNet Driver Selection dialog box.
5. In the Available ControlNet Drivers list, choose the computer connection
adapter (1784-PCC, 1770-KFC, or 1784-KTCX) being used to connect
your computer to the network, and click Select to display the Driver
Configuration dialog box.
6. Configure the driver for your computer and network settings and click
OK.
The Configure Drivers dialog box reports the progress of the
configuration.
7. When the Add New RSLinx Driver dialog box appears, type a name (if
desired) and click OK.

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The Configure Drivers dialog box reappears with the new driver in the
Configured Drivers list.

8. Click Close to close the Configure Drivers dialog box.

9. Keep RSLinx software running and verify that your computer recognizes
the drive.
10. Verify that your computer recognizes the drive.
a. From the Communications menu, choose RSWho.
b. In the menu tree, click ‘+’ next to the ControlNet driver.

ControlLogix Controller After the option module is configured, the drive and option module will be a
single node on the network. This section provides the steps needed to configure a
Example simple ControlNet network (see Figure 5). In our example, we will configure a
ControlLogix controller with 1756-CNBR (Series D) bridge to communicate
with a drive using Logic Command/Status, Reference/Feedback, and 32
Datalinks (16 to read and 16 to write) over the network.

Figure 5 - Example ControlLogix Controller ControlNet Network

Node 1
PowerFlex 750-Series Drive Node 62
with 20-750-CNETC Computer with
Node 0 ControlNet Option Module ControlNet Connection
ControlLogix Controller
with 1756-CNBR Bridge

Channel A
ControlNet
(optional redundancy) Channel B Network

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Adding the Bridge to the I/O Configuration

To establish communications between the controller and option module over the
network, you must first add the ControlLogix controller and its bridge to the
I/O configuration.

1. Start RSLogix 5000 software.

2. From the File menu, choose New to display the New Controller dialog box
(RSLogix 5000 software, version 16.00 or later shown).

a. Choose the appropriate choices for the fields in the dialog box to match
your application.
b. Click OK.
The RSLogix 5000 dialog box reappears with the treeview in the left
pane.
3. In the treeview, right-click the I/O Configuration folder and choose New
Module.
The Select Module dialog box appears.
4. Expand the Communications group to display all of the available
communication modules.

5. In the list, select the ControlNet bridge used by your controller.

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In this example, we use a 1756-CNBR ControlNet Bridge (Series D), so

the 1756-CNBR/D option is selected.
6. Click OK.
7. In the Select Major Revision pop-up dialog box, select the major revision
of its firmware.
8. Click OK.
The bridge’s New Module dialog box appears.

9. Edit the following:

Box Setting
Name A name to identify the ControlNet bridge.
Description Optional – description of the ControlNet bridge.
Node The node address of the ControlNet bridge.
Slot The slot of the ControlNet bridge in the rack.
Revision The minor revision of the firmware in the ControlNet bridge. (You already set the major
revision by selecting the scanner series in step 7.)
Electronic Compatible Keying. The ‘Compatible Keying’ setting for Electronic Keying verifies that
Keying the physical module is consistent with the software configuration before the controller
and bridge make a connection. Therefore, be sure that you have set the correct revision in
this dialog box. See the online Help for additional information on this and other
Electronic Keying settings. If keying is not required, select ‘Disable Keying’. Disable Keying
is recommended.
Open Module When this box is checked, clicking OK opens additional module properties dialog boxes to
Properties further configure the bridge. When unchecked, clicking OK closes the bridge’s New
Module dialog box. For this example, uncheck this box.

10. Click OK.

The bridge is now configured for the ControlNet network, added to the
RSLogix 5000 project, and appears in the I/O Configuration folder.

In our example, a 1756-CNBR/D bridge appears under the I/O

Configuration folder with its assigned name. For convenience, keep the
project open. Later in this chapter the project will need to be downloaded
to the controller.

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There are two ways to add the option module into the I/O configuration:
• Drive Add-on Profiles (RSLogix 5000 software, version 16.00 or later)
• Drive Generic Profile (RSLogix 5000 software, all versions)

These are described in the following separate sections. If your version of RSLogix
5000 software supports drive Add-on Profiles, we recommend that you use this
method.

Using RSLogix 5000 Drive Add-On Profiles, Version 16.00 or Later

When compared to using the Generic Profile (all versions), the RSLogix 5000
drive Add-on Profiles provide the following advantages:

• Profiles for specific drives that provide descriptive controller tags for basic
control I/O words (Logic Command/Status and Reference/Feedback)
and Datalinks. Additionally, Datalinks automatically take the name of the
drive parameter to which they are assigned. These profiles virtually
eliminate I/O mismatch errors and substantially reduce drive
configuration time.

• New Drive tab eliminates the need for a separate drive software
configuration tool.

• Drive configuration settings are saved as part of the RSLogix 5000

software, version 16.00 or later, project file (.ACD) and also downloaded
to the controller.

• Drive Add-on Profiles, version 2.01 or later, enable I/O to be added online
while the controller is in Run mode.

• Drive Add-on Profiles can be updated anytime. When a new drive is used
or to benefit from new updates for Add-on Profiles, you will need the
newest Add-on Profile update. Go to http://www.ab.com/support/
abdrives/webupdate to download the latest RSLogix 5000 drive Add-on
Profile.

Add the Drive/Option Module to the I/O Configuration

To transmit data between the bridge and the drive, you must add the drive as a
child device to the parent bridge. In this example, RSLogix 5000 software version
16.00 is used with drive Add-on Profile version 3.01. To determine your drive
Add-on Profile version, see Allen-Bradley Knowledgebase document #65882.

1. In the treeview, right-click on the bridge and choose New Module to

display the Select Module dialog box.
In our example, we right-click on the 1756-CNBR/D bridge. Expand the
Drives group to display all of the available drives with their
communication option modules.

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TIP If the PowerFlex drive is not shown, go to http://www.ab.com/support/

abdrives/webupdate and download the latest RSLogix 5000 drive Add-on
Profile.

2. From the list, select the drive and its connected option module.
For this example, we selected ‘PowerFlex 755-CNETC’.
3. Click OK.
The drive’s New Module dialog box appears.

4. On the General tab, edit the following data about the drive/option module.
Box Setting
Name A name to identify the drive.
Description Optional – description of the drive/option module.
Node The node address of the option module.

5. On the New Module dialog box in the Module Definition section, click
Change to launch the Module Definition dialog box and begin the drive/
option module configuration process.

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TIP To get the latest RSLogix 5000 drive Add-on Profile, go to

http://www.ab.comsupport/abdrives/webupdate.

6. In the Module Definition dialog box, edit the following information.

Box Setting
Revision The major and minor revision of the firmware (database) in the drive. If the drive’s major
and minor revision is not available, the drive database is not installed on your computer.
To get the correct database revision, use one of the following buttons at the bottom left
of the Module Definition dialog box:
• Create Database: Creates a database from an online network drive. Clicking this
button displays an RSLinx software RSWho dialog box. Browse to the online drive (for
this example, PowerFlex 755), select it, and click OK. The database will be uploaded
and stored on the computer. Thereafter, close the Module Definition dialog box and
then re-open it to display the new revision.
• Web Update: When a drive is not available online, opens the Allen-Bradley Drives
Web Updates website to download a specific database file. After downloading the file,
close the Module Definition dialog box and then re-open it to display the new
revision.
• Match Drive: Use this button when the drive being added to the network matches
the drive profile (revision, rating, Datalinks, configuration settings, and so forth) of an
existing online network drive. Click this button to conveniently create a duplicate drive
profile from the online drive, and automatically load this identical information into
the Module Definition dialog box. This eliminates the need to manually enter the
information each time a new drive with a matching profile is added to the network.
Electronic Compatible Module. The ‘Compatible Module’ setting for Electronic Keying verifies that
Keying the physical module is consistent with the software configuration before the controller
and bridge make a connection. Therefore, be sure that you have set the correct revision in
this dialog box. See the online Help for additional information on this and other
Electronic Keying settings. If keying is not required, select ‘Disable Keying’. Drives do not
require keying, and so ‘Disable Keying’ is recommended.
Drive Rating The voltage and current rating of the drive. If the drive rating is not listed, the drive
database is not installed on your computer. To get the drive rating, use the Create
Database, Web Update, or Match Drive button described above.
Rating Options Selects the drive power output required for the application. This must match the drive’s
actual rating.
Special Types Reserved for future use.
Connection Parameters via Datalinks. When selecting ‘Parameters via Datalinks’ (default), the
controller tags for the Datalinks use the drive parameter names to which they are
assigned. When selecting ‘Datalinks’, the controller tags for the Datalinks have non-
descriptive UserDefinedData[n] names like those used in RSLogix 5000 software, version
15.00.

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Box Setting
Data Format Parameters. When the Connection field is set to ‘Parameters via Datalinks’, ‘Parameters’
is automatically selected. When the Connection field is set to ‘Datalinks’, you must select
the number of Datalinks required for your application in the ‘Data Format’ field.
Input Data Assigns selected drive or connected peripheral parameters to be READ by the controller
using DL To Net Datalinks. See steps 6a through 6e below for details.
Output Data Assigns selected drive or connected peripheral parameters to be WRITTEN by the
controller using DL From Net Datalinks. See steps 6a through 6e below for details.
Use Network Conveniently selects the speed reference for the drive to come from the network. This box
Reference is checked by default.

On the Module Definition dialog box, notice that the automatically-

assigned controller tags DriveStatus, Feedback, LogicCommand, and
Reference are always used.

However, when using Datalinks you must still assign Host Parameters
01…16 - [DL From Net 01-16] and Host Parameters 17…32 - [DL To
Net 01-16] to point to the appropriate drive or connected peripheral
parameters. The procedure to configure the Datalinks on the Module
Definition dialog box for the Input Data and Output Data is the same.
a. Click the button in the topmost blank row to display the
Parameter Properties dialog box for the corresponding Datalink.

IMPORTANT Always use the Datalink parameters in consecutive numerical order,

starting with the first parameter. (For example, use Parameters 01, 02,
and 03 to configure three Datalinks to write data and/or Parameters
17, 18, 19, 20, and 21 to configure five Datalinks to read data.)
Otherwise, the network I/O connection will be larger than necessary,
which needlessly increases controller response time and memory
usage.

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b. From the Port field pull-down menu, choose the port of the device to
which this Datalink will be assigned (for this example, Port 0, the
PowerFlex 755 drive).
c. From the Parameter field pull-down menu for the selected device,
choose the parameter to which this Datalink will point (for this
example, drive parameter 370 - [Stop Mode A]).
d. Click OK to complete configuration of the Datalink.
The name of the parameter that this Datalink points to is now shown in
the row on the Module Definition dialog box.
e. Repeat Steps 6a through 6d for each Datalink being configured.
7. Click OK on the Module Definition dialog box to save the drive and
option module configuration, and close the dialog box.
The drive’s New Module dialog box reappears.
8. Click the Connection tab.

9. In the ‘Requested Packet Interval (RPI)’ box, set the value to 5.0
milliseconds or greater (default is 20.0 milliseconds).
This value determines the maximum interval that a controller should use
to move data to and from the option module. To conserve bandwidth, use
higher values for communicating with low priority devices.
The ‘Inhibit Module’ box, when checked, inhibits the module from
communicating with the RSLogix 5000 project. When the ‘Major Fault
On’ box is checked, a major controller fault will occur when the module’s
connection fails while the controller is in the Run Mode. For this example,
leave the ‘Inhibit Module’ and ‘Major Fault On’ boxes unchecked.
10. Click OK on the New Module dialog box.
The new node (‘My_PowerFlex_755_Drive’ in this example) now appears
under the bridge (‘My_ControlNet_Bridge’ in this example) in the I/O
Configuration folder. If you double-click the Controller Tags, you will see
that module-defined data types and tags have been automatically created
(Figure 6 and Figure 7). Note that all tag names are defined and Datalinks
include the assigned drive parameter name. After you save and download

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the configuration, these tags allow you to access the Input and Output data
of the drive via the controller’s ladder logic.

Figure 6 - Controller Input Tags

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Figure 7 - Controller Output Tags

Save the I/O Configuration to the Controller

After adding the bridge and drive/option module to the I/O configuration, you
must download the configuration to the controller. You should also save the
configuration to a file on your computer.

1. From the Communications menu in the RSLogix 5000 dialog box, choose
Download.
The Download dialog box appears.

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TIP If a message box reports that RSLogix 5000 software is unable to go

online, find your controller in the Who Active dialog box. From the
Communications menu, choose Who Active. After finding and
selecting the controller, click Set Project Path to establish the path. If
your controller does not appear, you need to add or configure the
ControlNet driver with RSLinx software. See Using RSLinx Classic
Software on page 35 and the RSLinx online help for details.

2. Click Download to download the configuration to the controller.

When the download is successfully completed, RSLogix 5000 software
goes into the Online mode and the I/O Not Responding box in the upper-
left of the dialog box should be flashing green. Also, a yellow warning
symbol should be displayed on the I/O Configuration folder in the
treeview and on the drive profile because the connections have not yet
been scheduled with the RSNetWorx for ControlNet software.
If the controller was in Run Mode before clicking Download, RSLogix
5000 software prompts you to change the controller mode back to Remote
Run. In this case, choose the appropriate mode for your application. If the
controller was in Program Mode before clicking Download, this prompt
will not appear.
3. From the File menu, choose Save.
If this is the first time you saved the project, the Save As dialog box appears.
a. Navigate to a folder.
b. Type a file name.
c. Click Save to save the configuration as a file on your computer.
To be sure that present project configuration values are saved, RSLogix
5000 software prompts you to upload them. Click Yes to upload and save
the values.

Correlate the Drive with the Controller

You must now correlate the drive settings to the RSLogix 5000 project I/O
settings so that they match. This requires loading the project I/O settings into
the drive.

1. In the treeview under I/O Configuration, right-click the drive profile (for
this example, ‘My_PowerFlex_755_Drive’) and choose Properties.

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2. Click the Drive tab.

3. Click Connect to Drive to begin the correlation process.

After the drive configuration data has been verified, a pop-up dialog box
appears, which synchronizes ports from the online drive to the project to
be sure that the correct Datalinks are assigned.
4. Click OK.
If the Differences Found dialog box appears—which is typical, click
Download. This will download the project settings from the controller to
the drive and its connected option module. If Upload is clicked, the drive
and option module settings are uploaded to the controller.

TIP On subsequent connections to the drive (after the initial download),

click Upload.

5. The I/O Configuration Differences dialog box appears.

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6. To match the Datalinks in the drive to the project I/O configuration, click
Use Project.
After the datalinks have been matched, the Input Data and Output Data
columns are grayed out.
7. Click Continue.
A series of download dialog boxes appear, which may take a minute to
complete.
8. Click OK to close the Module Properties dialog box for the drive.
9. Use the procedure in the next subsection Use RSNetworx for ControlNet
Software to Configure and Save the I/O to the Bridge to do the following:
• Change the I/O Not Responding box in the upper-left of the RSLogix
5000 dialog box from flashing green to steady green.
• Remove the yellow warning symbols in the treeview under the I/O
Configuration folder and drive profile.

Use RSNetworx for ControlNet Software to Configure and Save the I/O to the Bridge

After configuring the I/O in the controller and drive, you must now download
and save these configurations to the bridge. This will also resolve the I/O Not
Responding box and the yellow warning symbols in the RSLogix 5000
project.

1. Start RSNetWorx for ControlNet software.

2. From the File menu, choose New to display the New File dialog box.
3. Select ControlNet Configuration as the network configuration type.
4. Click OK.
5. From the Network menu, choose Online to display the Browse for
Network dialog box.

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6. Expand the communication path from your computer to the ControlNet

bridge.
The following dialog box shows our example navigating to devices on a
ControlNet network. Depending on the communication link you are
using, the navigation path may be different.

7. Click OK after selecting a valid path to the ControlNet network (for this
example, A, ControlNet).
As the selected ControlNet path is browsed, RSNetWorx for ControlNet
software creates a graph view window that shows a graphical
representation of the devices on the network.

If the icon for the drive (for this example, PowerFlex 755) on the network
appears as Unrecognized Device, you must download the EDS file for that
PowerFlex 750-Series drive from the Rockwell Automation website.
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b. On the website search screen in the Network entry field, enter the type
of network (for this example, ControlNet), which enables the use of the
other search fields.
c. In the Keyword entry field, enter the type of PowerFlex 750-Series drive
(for this example, PowerFlex 755), noting that this field is space
sensitive.
d. Click Search.
Due to the large number of EDS files, this search may take seconds or
up to several minutes.
e. On the search results screen in the Details & Download Column, click
the ‘Download’ hyperlink for the EDS file.
f. Click Save on the File Download screen to save the EDS file to an
appropriate location on your computer.
g. Launch the EDS Hardware Installation Tool by clicking on the
Microsoft Windows Start button and choosing Programs > Rockwell
Software > RSLinx Tools > EDS Hardware Installation Tool.
Then follow the screen prompts to add the EDS file for use with your
project.
h. Reboot the computer and repeat steps 1 through 7 at the beginning of
this subsection.
The Unrecognized Device icon in the RSNetWorx for ControlNet
graph view window in step 7 should have been replaced by a drive icon
(for this example, the icon for a PowerFlex 755 drive).
8. From the Network menu, choose Enable Edits, or check the Edits Enabled
box in the RSNetWorx for ControlNet project window.
If the bridge has a different I/O configuration than the configuration now
being saved, the Online/Offline mismatch dialog box will appear.

a. When both Options choices are available, click ‘Use offline data
(download)’. When this choice is dimmed (grayed out), you must click
‘Use online data (upload)’.
b. Click OK.

TIP If a message box reports that the download cannot be completed

because the controller is not in Program mode, click Change Mode to
place the controller in Remote Program mode and continue the
download.

9. From File menu, choose Save to save the I/O configuration file to the
computer.
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a. Navigate to a folder.
b. Type a file name.
c. Click Save to save the configuration as a file on your computer.
The Save Configuration dialog box appears.

d. Click OK to download the I/O configuration to the bridge.

TIP When both Save Type choices are available, we recommend to click
‘Optimize and re-write schedule for all connections’.

Using the RSLogix 5000 Generic Profile, All Versions

We recommend that you only use the basic RSLogix 5000 software Generic
Profile for any of the following reasons:

• A specific drive profile in other versions of RSLogix 5000 software is

unavailable.

• Users are already familiar with a Generic Profile and do not want to
convert an existing project to a drive Add-on Profile (RSLogix 5000
software, version 16.00 or later).

• A project must maintain specific revision level control.

• The controller cannot be taken offline. RSLogix 5000 software, version

16.00 or later, enables the drive Generic Profile to be added while the
controller is online and in the Run mode.

Add the Drive/Option Module to the I/O Configuration

To transmit data between the bridge and the drive, you must add the drive as a
child device to the parent bridge.

1. In the treeview, right-click the bridge and choose New Module to display
the Select Module dialog box.
In our example, we right-click the 1756-CNBR/D bridge.

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2. Expand the Communications group to display all of the available

communication modules.

3. Select ‘CONTROLNET-MODULE’ from the list to configure the drive

and its connected ControlNet option module.
4. Click OK.
The drive’s New Module dialog box appears.

5. Edit the following information about the drive and option module.
Box Setting
Name A name to identify the drive and option module.
Description Optional – description of the drive/option module.
Comm Format Data - DINT (This setting formats the data in 32-bit words.)
Node Address The node address of the option module.
Open Module When this box is checked, clicking OK opens additional module properties dialog boxes
Properties to further configure the drive/option module. When unchecked, clicking OK closes the
drive’s New Module dialog box. For this example, check this box.

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6. Under Connection Parameters, edit the following information.

Box Assembly Size
Instance
Input 1 (This value is The value will vary based on the number of Host [DL From Net xx]
required.) parameters used for your application (see details below).
Output 2 (This value is The value will vary based on the number of Host [DL To Net xx]
required.) parameters used for your application (see details below).
Configuration 6 (This value is 0 (This value is required.)
required.)

Enter the number of 32-bit words that are required for your I/O in the
Input Size and Output Size boxes. Because the option module always uses
the 32-bit Logic Status, 32-bit Feedback, and a 32-bit word dedicated for
memory allocation of the Generic ControlNet module profile, at least
three 32-bit words must be set for the Input Size. The option module also
uses the 32-bit Logic Command and 32-bit Reference, requiring at least
two 32-bit words for the Output Size. If any or all of the drive’s sixteen 32-
bit Datalinks are used (see Setting a Master-Slave Hierarchy (Optional) on
page 26), the Input and Output Size settings must be increased
accordingly.
• Input Size: Start with 3 words and add 1 word for each Datalink used
to read data. For example, if 3 Datalinks—Host [DL To Net xx]
parameters—will be used to read drive or peripheral parameters, add 3
words to the required 3 words for a total of 6 words. You can use option
module Device Parameter 03 - [DLs To Net Act] to check the total
number of Datalinks being used. Word 0 is a pad word, Word 1 is Logic
Status, Word 2 is Speed Feedback, Word 3 is DL To Net 01, and so
forth (see Figure 8).
• Output Size: Start with 2 words and add 1 word for each Datalink
used to write data. For example, if 7 Datalinks—Host [DL From Net
xx] parameters—will be used to write to drive or peripheral parameters,
add 7 words to the required 2 words for a total of 9 words. You can use
option module Device Parameter 02 - [DLs From Net Act] to check
the total number of Datalinks being used. Word 0 is Logic Command,
Word 1 is Speed Reference, Word 2 is DL From Net 01, and so forth
(see Figure 9).
For the example in this manual, all 16 Host [DL From Net xx] and all 16
Host [DL To Net xx] are used, resulting in an Input Size of ‘19’ and an
Output Size of ‘18’.
7. After setting the information in the drive’s New Module dialog box, click
OK.
The Module Properties dialog box appears.
8. Click the Connection tab.

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9. In the ‘Requested Packet Interval (RPI)’ box, set the value to 5.0
milliseconds or greater (default is 20.0 milliseconds).
This value determines the maximum interval that a controller should use
to move data to and from the option module. To conserve bandwidth, use
higher values for communicating with low priority devices.
The ‘Inhibit Module’ box, when checked, inhibits the module from
communicating with the RSLogix 5000 project. When the ‘Major Fault
On’ box is checked, a major controller fault will occur when the module’s
connection fails while the controller is in the Run Mode. For this example,
leave the ‘Inhibit Module’ and ‘Major Fault On’ boxes unchecked.
10. Click OK.
The new node (‘My_PowerFlex_755_Drive’ in this example) now appears
under the bridge (‘My_ControlNet_Bridge’ in this example) in the I/O
Configuration folder. If you double-click the Input and Output Controller
Tags (Figure 8 and Figure 9), you will see that module-defined data types
and tags have been automatically created. After you save and download the
configuration, these tags allow you to access the Input and Output data of
the drive via the controller’s ladder logic.

Figure 8 - Input Image Controller Tags

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Figure 9 - Output Image Controller Tags

Save the I/O Configuration to the Controller

After adding the bridge and drive/option module to the I/O configuration, you
must download the configuration to the controller. You should also save the
configuration to a file on your computer.

TIP When using RSLogix 5000 software, version 16.00 or later, you can add the I/O
configuration of a Generic Profile while the controller is online and in the Run
mode.

1. From the Communications menu in the RSLogix 5000 dialog box, choose
Download.
The Download dialog box appears.

TIP If a message box reports that RSLogix 5000 software is unable to go

online, find your controller in the Who Active dialog box. From the
Communications menu, choose Who Active. After finding and
selecting the controller, click Set Project Path to establish the path. If
your controller does not appear, you need to add or configure the
ControlNet driver with RSLinx software. See Using RSLinx Classic
Software on page 35 and RSLinx online help for details.

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2. Click Download to download the configuration to the controller.

When the download is successfully completed, RSLogix 5000 software
goes into the Online mode and the I/O Not Responding box in the upper-
left of the screen should be flashing green.
3. From the File menu, choose Save.
If this is the first time you saved the project, the Save As dialog box appears.
a. Navigate to a folder.
b. Type a file name.
c. Click Save to save the configuration as a file on your computer.
4. Configure any Datalinks in the drive that were enabled in the controller
and option module during I/O configuration.
Each Datalink being used must be assigned to a specific parameter in the
drive or connected peripheral (see Setting a Master-Slave Hierarchy
(Optional) on page 26). If this is not done, the controller will receive or
send placeholder data instead of actual drive or peripheral parameter
values.
5. Place the controller in Remote Run or Run Mode.
6. Use the procedure in the next subsection Use RSNetworx for ControlNet
Software to Configure and Save the I/O to the Bridge to do the following:
• Change the I/O Not Responding box in the upper-left of the RSLogix
5000 window from flashing green to steady green.
• Remove the yellow warning symbols in the treeview under the I/O
Configuration folder and drive profile.

Use RSNetworx for ControlNet Software to Configure and Save the I/O to the Bridge

After configuring the I/O in the controller and drive, you must now download
and save these configurations to the bridge. This will also resolve the I/O Not
Responding box and the yellow warning symbols in the RSLogix 5000
project.

1. Start RSNetWorx for ControlNet software.

2. From the File menu, choose New to display the New File dialog box.
3. Select ControlNet Configuration as the network configuration type.
4. Click OK.
5. From the Network menu, choose Online to display the Browse for
Network dialog box.

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6. Expand the communications path from your computer to the ControlNet

bridge.
The following dialog box shows our example navigating to devices on a
ControlNet network. Depending on the communication link you are
using, the navigation path may be different.

7. Click OK after selecting a valid path to the ControlNet network (for this
example, A, ControlNet).
As the selected ControlNet path is browsed, RSNetWorx for ControlNet
software creates a graph view window that shows a graphical
representation of the devices on the network.

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If the icon for the drive (for this example, PowerFlex 755) on the network
appears as Unrecognized Device, you must download the EDS file for that
PowerFlex 750-Series drive from the Rockwell AUtomation website.
a. Go to the website http://www.rockwellautomation.com/resources/eds.
b. On the website search screen in the Network entry field, enter the type
of network (for this example, ControlNet), which enables the use of the
other search fields.
c. In the Keyword entry field, enter the type of PowerFlex 750-Series drive
(for this example, PowerFlex 755), noting that this field is space
sensitive.
d. Click Search.
Due to the large number of EDS files, this search may take seconds or
up to several minutes.
e. On the search results screen in the Details & Download Column, click
the ‘Download’ hyperlink for the EDS file.
f. Click Save on the File Download screen to save the EDS file to an
appropriate location on your computer.
g. Launch the EDS Hardware Installation Tool by clicking on the
Microsoft Windows Start button and choosing Programs > Rockwell
Software > RSLinx Tools > EDS Hardware Installation Tool.
Then follow the screen prompts to add the EDS file for use with your
project.
h. Reboot the computer and repeat steps 1 through 7 at the beginning of
this subsection.
The Unrecognized Device icon in the RSNetWorx for ControlNet
graph view window in step 7 should have been replaced by a drive icon
(for this example, the icon for a PowerFlex 755 drive).
8. From the Network menu, choose Enable Edits, or check the Edits Enabled
box in the RSNetWorx for ControlNet project window.

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If the bridge has a different I/O configuration than the configuration now
being saved, the Online/Offline mismatch dialog box will appear.

a. When both Options choices are available, click ‘Use offline data
(download)’. When this choice is dimmed (grayed out), you must click
‘Use online data (upload)’.
b. Click OK.

TIP If a message box reports that the download cannot be completed

because the controller is not in Program mode, click Change Mode to
place the controller in Remote Program mode and continue the
download.

9. From the File menu, choose Save to save the I/O configuration file to the
computer.
If this is the first time you saved the project, the Save As dialog box appears.
a. Navigate to a folder.
b. Type a file name.
c. Click Save to save the configuration as a file on your computer.
The Save Configuration dialog box appears.

d. Click OK to download the I/O configuration to the bridge.

TIP When both Save Type choices are available, we recommend to click
‘Optimize and re-write schedule for all connections’.

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Notes:

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Using the I/O

This chapter provides information and examples that explain how to control,
configure, and monitor a PowerFlex 750-Series drive using the configured I/O.

Topic Page
About I/O Messaging 61
Understanding the ControlLogix Controller I/O Image 62
Using Logic Command/Status 63
Using Reference/Feedback 63
Using Datalinks 64
Example Ladder Logic Program Information 65
ControlLogix Controller Example 66

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. The examples in this

publication are intended solely for purposes of example. There are many
variables and requirements with any application. Rockwell Automation does not
assume responsibility or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for
actual use of the examples shown in this publication.

About I/O Messaging On CIP-based networks, including ControlNet, I/O connections are used to
transfer the data which controls the PowerFlex drive and sets its Reference. I/O
can also be used to transfer data to and from Datalinks in PowerFlex 750-Series
drives.

The option module includes the Logic Command, Logic Status, Reference, and
Feedback (all as 32-bit words) in the controller’s I/O image. This basic I/O must
always be configured in the ControlNet bridge using RSLogix 5000 software.
Additional I/O, if needed, can be set using up to 16 Datalinks to write data and/
or up to 16 Datalinks to read data. When using any combination of these
Datalinks, add one 32-bit word for each Datalink to the basic I/O Input Size
and/or Output Size.

Chapter 3, Configuring the Option Module, and Chapter 4,

Configuring the I/O, discuss how to configure the option module and controller
on the network for the required I/O. The Glossary defines the different options.
This chapter discusses how to use I/O after you have configured the option
module and controller.

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Understanding the The terms ‘input’ and ‘output’ are defined from the controller’s point of view.
Therefore, output I/O is data that is produced by the controller and consumed by
ControlLogix Controller I/O the option module. Input I/O is status data that is produced by the option
Image module and consumed as input by the controller. The I/O image will vary based
on the following:
• How many of the drive’s 32-bit Datalinks (Host DL From Net 01-16 and
Host DL To Net 01-16) are used.
• ControlLogix/CompactLogix Controllers only—The drive profile used
in RSLogix 5000 software (drive Add-on Profile in version 16.00 or later,
or Generic Profile in all versions).

Since the drive Add-on Profile in RSLogix 5000 software, version 16.00 or later,
provides descriptive controller tags, the I/O image (tag size and location) is
automatically configured based on the drive being used. When using the RSLogix
5000 Generic Profile, however, controller tags are not descriptive or defined.

Table 2 shows the I/O image when using all of the 32-bit Datalinks.

Table 2 - ControlLogix Controller I/O Image for PowerFlex 750-Series Drives

(32-bit Logic Command/Status, Reference/Feedback, and Datalinks)
Input I/O Using…
DINT Output I/O
DINT Drive Add-on Profile DINT Generic Profile
0 Logic Command 0 Logic Status 0 Padword
1 Reference 1 Feedback 1 Logic Status
2 DL From Net 01 2 DL To Net 01 2 Feedback
3 DL From Net 02 3 DL To Net 02 3 DL To Net 01
4 DL From Net 03 4 DL To Net 03 4 DL To Net 02
5 DL From Net 04 5 DL To Net 04 5 DL To Net 03
6 DL From Net 05 6 DL To Net 05 6 DL To Net 04
7 DL From Net 06 7 DL To Net 06 7 DL To Net 05
8 DL From Net 07 8 DL To Net 07 8 DL To Net 06
9 DL From Net 08 9 DL To Net 08 9 DL To Net 07
10 DL From Net 09 10 DL To Net 09 10 DL To Net 08
11 DL From Net 10 11 DL To Net 10 11 DL To Net 09
12 DL From Net 11 12 DL To Net 11 12 DL To Net 10
13 DL From Net 12 13 DL To Net 12 13 DL To Net 11
14 DL From Net 13 14 DL To Net 13 14 DL To Net 12
15 DL From Net 14 15 DL To Net 14 15 DL To Net 13
16 DL From Net 15 16 DL To Net 15 16 DL To Net 14
17 DL From Net 16 17 DL To Net 16 17 DL To Net 15
18 DL To Net 16

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Using Logic Command/Status The Logic Command is a 32-bit word of control data produced by the controller
and consumed by the option module. The Logic Status is a 32-bit word of status
data produced by the option module and consumed by the controller.

When using a ControlLogix controller, the Logic Command word is always

DINT 0 in the output image and the Logic Status word is always:
• DINT 0 in the input image when using the drive Add-on Profile.
• DINT 1 in the input image when using the Generic Profile.

This manual contains the bit definitions for compatible products available at the
time of publication in Appendix D, Logic Command/Status Words: PowerFlex
750-Series Drives.

Using Reference/Feedback The Reference is a 32-bit REAL (floating point) piece of control data produced
by the controller and consumed by the option module. The Feedback is a 32-bit
REAL (floating point) piece of status data produced by the option module and
consumed by the controller.

When using a ControlLogix controller, the 32-bit REAL Reference word is

always DINT 1 in the output image (see Table 2) and the 32-bit REAL Feedback
word is always:
• DINT 1 in the input image when using the drive Add-on Profile.
• DINT 2 in the input image when using the Generic Profile.

When using a drive Add-on Profile, the Reference and Feedback are
automatically formatted properly and displayed as a controller tag. When using
the Generic Profile, the I/O image is integer-based and the Reference and
Feedback are floating point. Because of this, a COP (Copy) instruction or User
Defined Data Type (UDDT) is required to correctly write values to the
Reference and read values from the Feedback. See the ladder logic program
examples in Figure 15 and Figure 16.

TIP When using the drive Add-on Profile, the controller tags for Reference and
Feedback are automatically and properly formatted. This eliminates the need
for data conversion using COP (copy) instructions or a UDDT to copy the DINT
data into a REAL word.

The Reference and Feedback 32-bit REAL values represent drive speed. The
scaling for the speed Reference and Feedback is dependent on drive Parameter
300 - [Speed Units]. For example, if Parameter 300 is set to Hz, a 32-bit REAL
Reference value of ‘30.0’ would equal a Reference of 30.0 Hz. If Parameter 300 is
set to RPM, a 32-bit REAL Reference value of ‘1020.5’ would equal a Reference
of 1020.5 RPM. Note that the commanded maximum speed can never exceed the
value of drive Parameter 520 - [Max Fwd Speed]. Table 3 shows example
References and their results for a PowerFlex 750-Series drive that has its:
• Parameter 300 - [Speed Units] set to Hz.
• Parameter 37 - [Maximum Freq] set to 130 Hz.
• Parameter 520 - [Max Fwd Speed] set to 60 Hz.

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When Parameter 300 - [Speed Units] is set to RPM, the other parameters are also
in RPM.

Table 3 - PowerFlex 750-Series Drive Example Speed Reference/Feedback Scaling

Network Reference Value Speed Command Value (2) Output Speed Network Feedback Value
(3)
130.0 130 Hz 60 Hz 60.0
65.0 65 Hz 60 Hz (3) 60.0
32.5 32.5 Hz 32.5 Hz 32.5
0.0 0 Hz 0 Hz 0.0
-32.5 (1) 32.5 Hz 32.5 Hz 32.5
(1) The effects of values less than 0.0 depend on whether the PowerFlex 750-Series drive uses a bipolar or unipolar direction mode. See
the drive documentation for details.
(2) For this example, drive parameter 300 - [Speed Units] is set to Hz.
(3) The drive runs at 60 Hz instead of 130 Hz or 65 Hz because drive Parameter 520 - [Max Fwd Speed] sets 60 Hz as the maximum
speed.

Using Datalinks A Datalink is a mechanism used by PowerFlex drives to transfer data to and from
the controller. Datalinks allow a drive parameter value to be read or written to
without using an Explicit Message. When enabled, each Datalink occupies one
32-bit word in a ControlLogix controller.

The following rules apply when using PowerFlex 750-Series drive Datalinks:

• The target of a Datalink can be any Host parameter, including those of a

peripheral. For example, drive parameter 535 - [Accel Time 1] can be the
target of any or all option modules installed in the drive.

• The data passed through the drive’s Datalink mechanism is determined by

the settings of Host Parameters 01…16 - [DL From Net 01-16] and Host
Parameters 17…32 - [DL To Net 01-16].

IMPORTANT A reset is always required after configuring Datalinks so that the

changes take effect.

• When an I/O connection that includes Datalinks is active, those Datalinks

being used are locked and cannot be changed until that I/O connection
becomes idle or inactive.

• When you use a Datalink to change a value, the value is not written to the
Nonvolatile Storage (NVS) memory. The value is stored in volatile
memory and lost when the drive loses power. Thus, use Datalinks when
you need to change a value of a parameter frequently.

Datalinks for PowerFlex 750-Series drive peripherals (the embedded EtherNet/

IP adapter on PowerFlex 755 drives only, and option modules such as an encoder
or a communication module) are locked when the peripheral has an I/O
connection with a controller. When a controller has an I/O connection to the
drive, the drive does not allow a reset to defaults, configuration download, or

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anything else that could change the makeup of the I/O connection in a running
system. The I/O connection with the controller must first be disabled to allow
changes to the respective Datalinks.

Depending on the controller being used, the I/O connection can be disabled by
doing the following:
• Inhibiting the module in RSLogix 5000 software
• Putting the controller in Program mode
• Placing the scanner in idle mode
• Disconnecting the drive from the network

DeviceLogix Datalinks are also locked while the DeviceLogix program is

running. The DeviceLogix program must first be disabled to allow changes to the
Datalinks. Set DeviceLogix parameter 53 - [DLX Operation] to ‘DisableLogic’
to disable the logic (the parameter value will then change to ‘LogicDisabld’).

TIP When using the drive Add-on Profile, the controller tags for Reference and
Feedback to Datalinks are automatically and properly formatted.
If a Generic Profile is used, a COP (copy) instruction or a UDDT is needed—for
REAL parameters, speed Reference, and speed Feedback only—to copy the
DINT data into a REAL word for input data conversion. For output data
conversion, a COP (Copy) instruction or UDDT is needed—for REAL parameters,
speed Reference, and speed Feedback only—to copy the REAL data into a
DINT word. To determine whether a parameter is a 32-bit integer (DINT) or a
REAL data type, see the Data Type column in the chapter containing
parameters in the PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives Programming Manual,
publication 750-PM001.

Example Ladder Logic The example ladder logic programs in the sections of this chapter are intended for
and operate PowerFlex 750-Series drives.
Program Information

Functions of the Example Programs

The example programs enable you to do the following:

• Receive Logic Status information from the drive.
• Send a Logic Command to control the drive (for example, start, stop).
• Send a Reference to the drive and receive Feedback from the drive.
• Send/receive Datalink data to/from the drive.

Logic Command/Status Words

These examples use the Logic Command word and Logic Status word for
PowerFlex 750-Series drives. See Appendix D, Logic Command/Status Words:
PowerFlex 750-Series Drivesto view details.

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ControlLogix Controller This section include information when using a ControlLogix controller and an
RSLogix 5000 Drive Add-on Profile or a Generic Profile.
Example

Creating Ladder Logic Using the RSLogix 5000 Drive Add-on Profiles,
Version 16.00 or Later
Because the drive Add-on Profile automatically created descriptive controller tags
(Figure 6) for the entire I/O image in Chapter 4, you can use these tags to directly
control and monitor the drive without creating any ladder logic program.
However, if you intend to use Human Machine Interface devices (for example, a
PanelView graphic terminal) to operate the drive and view its status, you will
need to create descriptive user-defined Program tags (Figure 10) and a ladder
logic program that will pass the Controller tag data to the Program tags.

Figure 10 - ControlLogix Program Tags for Drive Add-on Profile Ladder Logic Program Example

An example ladder logic program that uses the automatically-created descriptive

Controller tags and passes their data to the user-defined Program tags is shown in
Figure 11 and Figure 12. Note that the prefix for the drive Controller tags is
determined by the name assigned when configuring the I/O (Chapter 4).

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Figure 11 - ControlLogix Controller Example Ladder Logic Program Using a Drive Add-on Profile
for Logic Status/Feedback

Figure 12 - ControlLogix Controller Example Ladder Logic Program Using a Drive Add-on Profile
for Logic Command/Reference

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Creating Ladder Logic Using the RSLogix 5000 Generic Profile, All
Versions

Option Module Parameter Settings for ControlLogix Controller Example

These option module settings were used for the example ladder logic program in
this section.
Option Module Host Parameter Value Description
01 - [DL From Net 01] 370 Points to drive Par. 370 - [Stop Mode A]
02 - [DL From Net 02] 371 Points to drive Par. 371 - [Stop Mode B]
03 - [DL From Net 03] 535 Points to drive Par. 535 - [Accel Time 1]
04 - [DL From Net 04] 536 Points to drive Par. 536 - [Accel Time 2]
05 - [DL From Net 05] 537 Points to drive Par. 537 - [Decel Time 1]
06 - [DL From Net 06] 538 Points to drive Par. 538 - [Decel Time 2]
07 - [DL From Net 07] 539 Points to drive Par. 539 - [Jog Acc Dec Time]
08 - [DL From Net 08] 556 Points to drive Par. 556 - [Jog Speed 1]
09 - [DL From Net 09] 557 Points to drive Par. 557 - [Jog Speed 2]
10 - [DL From Net 10] 571 Points to drive Par. 571 - [Preset Speed 1]
11 - [DL From Net 11] 572 Points to drive Par. 572 - [Preset Speed 2]
12 - [DL From Net 12] 573 Points to drive Par. 573 - [Preset Speed 3]
13 - [DL From Net 13] 574 Points to drive Par. 574 - [Preset Speed 4]
14 - [DL From Net 14] 575 Points to drive Par. 575 - [Preset Speed 5]
15 - [DL From Net 15] 576 Points to drive Par. 576 - [Preset Speed 6]
16 - [DL From Net 16] 577 Points to drive Par. 577 - [Preset Speed 7]
17 - [DL To Net 01] 370 Points to drive Par. 370 - [Stop Mode A]
18 - [DL To Net 02] 371 Points to drive Par. 371 - [Stop Mode B]
19 - [DL To Net 03] 535 Points to drive Par. 535 - [Accel Time 1]
20 - [DL To Net 04] 536 Points to drive Par. 536 - [Accel Time 2]
21 - [DL To Net 05] 537 Points to drive Par. 537 - [Decel Time 1]
22 - [DL To Net 06] 538 Points to drive Par. 538 - [Decel Time 2]
23 - [DL To Net 07] 539 Points to drive Par. 539 - [Jog Acc Dec Time]
24 - [DL To Net 08] 556 Points to drive Par. 556 - [Jog Speed 1]
25 - [DL To Net 09] 557 Points to drive Par. 557 - [Jog Speed 2]
26 - [DL To Net 10] 571 Points to drive Par. 571 - [Preset Speed 1]
27 - [DL To Net 11] 572 Points to drive Par. 572 - [Preset Speed 2]
28 - [DL To Net 12] 573 Points to drive Par. 573 - [Preset Speed 3]
29 - [DL To Net 13] 574 Points to drive Par. 574 - [Preset Speed 4]
30 - [DL To Net 14] 575 Points to drive Par. 575 - [Preset Speed 5]
31 - [DL To Net 15] 576 Points to drive Par. 576 - [Preset Speed 6]
32 - [DL To Net 16] 577 Points to drive Par. 577 - [Preset Speed 7]

TIP The Host [DL From Net xx] parameters are inputs into the drive that come
from controller outputs (for example, data to write to a drive parameter). The
Host [DL To Net xx] parameters are outputs from the drive that go to
controller inputs (for example, data to read a drive parameter).

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Controller Tags

When you add the option module and drive to the I/O configuration
(Chapter 4), RSLogix 5000 software automatically creates generic (non-
descriptive) controller tags. In this example program, the following controller
tags are used.

You can expand the Input and Output tags to reveal the input and output
configuration. The Input tag for this example program requires nineteen 32-bit
words of data (see Figure 13). The Output tag for this example program requires
eighteen 32-bit words of data (see Figure 14).

Figure 13 - ControlLogix Controller Input Image for Drive Generic Profile Example Ladder Logic
Program

Figure 14 - ControlLogix Controller Output Image for Drive Generic Profile Example Ladder Logic
Program

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Program Tags

To use the Controller tags that are automatically created, you need to create the
following Program tags for this example program.

Figure 15 - ControlLogix Controller Example Ladder Logic Program Using a Drive Generic Profile for
Logic Status/Feedback

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Figure 16 - ControlLogix Controller Example Ladder Logic Program Using a Drive Generic Profile for
Logic Command/Reference

Example Datalink Data

The Datalink data used in the example program is shown in Figure 17. Note that
to describe the parameters to which the Datalinks are assigned, you may want to
add descriptions to the automatically-created generic controller tags or create a
UDDT. For this example, the DL_From_Net tags were created to describe the
drive parameters to which these Datalinks are assigned. For example,
DL_From_Net _01_Stop_Mode_A indicates that option module Host
Parameter 01 - [DL From Net 01] is assigned to drive parameter 370 - [Stop
Mode A]. This same method applies to the DL_To_Net tags.

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Figure 17 - ControlLogix Controller Example Datalinks for Ladder Logic Program Using a Drive
Generic Profile

TIP To determine whether a parameter is a 32-bit integer (DINT) or a REAL data

type, see the Data Type column in the chapter containing parameters in the
PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives Programming Manual, publication 750-
PM001. If a parameter is a REAL, a COP (Copy) instruction or UDDT is needed to
copy the DINT to a REAL (inputs) or copy the REAL to a DINT (outputs).

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Using Explicit Messaging

This chapter provides information and examples that explain how to use Explicit
Messaging with a ControlLogix controller to configure and monitor the option
module and connected PowerFlex 750-Series drive.

Topic Page
About Explicit Messaging 74
Performing Explicit Messaging 75
ControlLogix Controller Examples 76

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. The examples in this

publication are intended solely for purposes of example. There are many
variables and requirements with any application. Rockwell Automation does not
assume responsibility or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for
actual use of the examples shown in this publication.
ATTENTION: Risk of equipment damage exists. If Explicit Messages are
programmed to write parameter data to Nonvolatile Storage (NVS) frequently,
the NVS will quickly exceed its life cycle and cause the drive to malfunction. Do
not create a program that frequently uses Explicit Messages to write parameter
data to NVS. Datalinks do not write to NVS and should be used for frequently
changed parameters.

See Chapter 5 for information about the I/O Image, using Logic Command/
Status, Reference/Feedback, and Datalinks.

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About Explicit Messaging Explicit Messaging is used to transfer data that does not require continuous
updates. With Explicit Messaging, you can configure and monitor a slave device’s
parameters on the network.

IMPORTANT When an explicit message is performed, by default no connection is made since it

is an ‘unconnected’ message. When timing of the message transaction is
important, you can create a dedicated message connection between the
controller and drive by checking the ‘Connected’ box on the Communications tab
message configuration screen during message setup. These message
connections are in addition to the I/O connection. However, the trade off for more
message connections is decreased network performance. If your application
cannot tolerate this, do not check the ‘Connected’ box, which is recommended.

TIP To message to another device in a different drive port, see the Instance table in
Appendix C:
• DPI Parameter Object section on page 115 for Device parameters.
• Host DPI Parameter Object section on page 129 for Host parameters.
In the Message Configuration dialog box, set the Instance field to an
appropriate value within the range listed for the port in which the device
resides.

IMPORTANT PowerFlex 750-Series drives have explicit messaging limitations. Table 4 shows
the ControlNet Object Class code compatibilities for these drives.

Table 4 - Explicit Messaging Class Code Compatibility with PowerFlex 750-Series Drive
ControlNet Object Class Code Compatibility Explicit Messaging Function
Parameter Object 0x0F No Single parameter reads/writes
DPI Parameter Object 0x93 Yes (1) with limitations Single and scattered parameter reads/writes
Host DPI Parameter Object 0x9F Yes (2) with limitations Single and scattered parameter reads/writes
(1) Enables access to drive parameters (Port 0), DPI device parameters (Ports 1…6 only), and Host parameters (Ports 7…14 only). For
example, DPI Parameter Object Class code 0x93 can access a Safe Speed Monitor option module in Port 6. However, Class code 0x93
cannot access, for example, the Host parameters in a 24V I/O option module in Port 5. See DPI Parameter Object on page 115 for
instance (parameter) numbering.
(2) Enables access to drive parameters (Port 0) and Host parameters for all ports (1…14). Host DPI Parameter Object Class code 0x9F
cannot access DPI (device) parameters. For example, if a 20-750-CNET option module is in Port 4, its Host parameters can be
accessed, but not its DPI (device) parameters. See Host DPI Parameter Object on page 129 for instance (parameter) numbering.

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Performing Explicit There are five basic events in the Explicit Messaging process. The details of each
step will vary depending on the type of controller being used. See the
Messaging documentation for your controller.

IMPORTANT There must be a request message and a response message for all Explicit
Messages, whether you are reading or writing data.

Figure 18 - Explicit Message Process

Set up and send Explicit

➊ Message Request
Complete Explicit
➎ Message

Retrieve Explicit
➍ Message Response ➋ ➌
Channel A
ControlNet
Network (optional redundancy) Channel B

Event Description
➊ You format the required data and set up the ladder logic program to send an Explicit Message request to the
scanner module (download).
➋ The scanner module transmits the Explicit Message Request to the slave device over the network.
➌ The slave device transmits the Explicit Message Response back to the scanner. The data is stored in the
scanner buffer.
➍ The controller retrieves the Explicit Message Response from the scanner’s buffer (upload).
➎ The Explicit Message is complete.

For information on the maximum number of Explicit Messages that can be

executed at a time, see the documentation for the bridge or scanner and/or
controller that is being used.

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ControlLogix Controller TIP To display the Message Configuration dialog box in RSLogix 5000 software, add
Examples a message instruction (MSG), create a new tag for the message (Properties:
Base tag type, MESSAGE data type, controller scope), and click the button
in the message instruction.

For supported classes, instances, and attributes, see Appendix C, ControlNet

Objects.

IMPORTANT The explicit messaging examples in this section can be performed with RSLogix
5000 software, any version—or Studio 5000™ Logix Designer application,
version 21.00 or later.

IMPORTANT The read and write messaging examples in this section are for Device
parameters which use Class Code 0x93. For Host parameters, use Class Code
0x9F and format the rest of the message in the same way as these examples.
The Message Configuration has a Service Type of ‘Parameter Read’ which is
Class code 0x0F, Parameter Object. Parameter Object is not supported in
PowerFlex 750-series drives.

ControlLogix Controller Example Ladder Logic Program to Read a

Single Parameter

A Get Attribute Single message is used to read a single parameter. This read
message example reads the value of the 32-bit REAL (floating point) parameter
007 - [Output Current] in a PowerFlex 750-Series drive.

Table 5 - Example Controller Tags to Read a Single Parameter

Operand Controller Tags for Single Read Message Data Type
XIC Execute_Single_Read_Message BOOL
MSG Single_Read_Message MESSAGE

Figure 19 - Example Ladder Logic to Read a Single Parameter

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Figure 20 - Get Attribute Single Message Configuration Dialog Boxes

The following table identifies the data that is required in each box to configure a
message to read a single parameter.
Configuration Tab Example Value Description
Message Type CIP Generic Used to access the DPI Parameter Object in the option module.
Service Type (1) Get Attribute Single This service is used to read a parameter value.
Service Code (1) e (Hex.) Code for the requested service.
Class 93 or 9F (Hex.) (4) Class ID for the DPI Parameter Object.
Instance (2) 7 (Dec.) Instance number is the same as parameter number.
Attribute 9 (Hex.) Attribute number for the Parameter Value attribute.
Source Element — Leave blank (not applicable).
Source Length 0 bytes Number of bytes of service data to be sent in the message.
Destination Output_Current (5) The tag where the data that is read is stored.
Communication Tab Example Value Description
(3)
Path My_PowerFlex_755_Drive The path is the route that the message will follow.
Tag Tab Example Value Description
Name Single_Read_Message The name for the message.
(1) The default setting for Service Type is ‘Custom’, enabling entry of a Service Code not available from the Service Type pull-down menu. When choosing a
Service Type other than ‘Custom’ from the pull-down menu, an appropriate Hex. value is automatically assigned to the Service Code box which is
dimmed (unavailable).
(2) The instance is the parameter number in the drive (Port 0). For example, to read parameter 4 of a peripheral in Port 5 of a PowerFlex 755 drive, the
instance would be 21504 + 4 = 21508. See DPI Parameter Object on page 115 (Class code 0x93) or Host DPI Parameter Object on page 129 (Class code
0x9F) to determine the instance number.
(3) Click Browse to find the path, or type in the name of the device listed in the I/O Configuration folder (for this example, My_PowerFlex_755_Drive).
(4) See Table 4 on page 74 for limitations of PowerFlex 750-Series drives when using DPI Parameter Object Class code 0x93 or Host DPI Parameter Object
Class code 0x9F for explicit messaging.
(5) In this example, Output Current is a 32-bit REAL (floating point) parameter requiring the Data Type field to be set to ‘REAL’ when creating the controller
tag. To read a 32-bit integer parameter, set the tag Data Type field to ‘DINT’. For a 16-bit parameter, set the Data Type field to ‘INT’. See the drive
documentation to determine the size of the parameter and its data type.

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ControlLogix Controller Example Ladder Logic Program to Write a

Single Parameter
A Set Attribute Single message is used to write to a single parameter. This write
message example writes a value to the 32-bit REAL (floating point) parameter
535 - [Accel Time 1] in a PowerFlex 750-Series drive.

Table 6 - Example Controller Tags to Write a Single Parameter

Operand Controller Tags for Single Write Message Data Type
XIC Execute_Single_Write_Message BOOL
MSG Single_Write_Message MESSAGE

Figure 21 - Example Ladder Logic to Write a Single Parameter

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Figure 22 - Set Attribute Single Message Configuration Dialog Boxes

The following table identifies the data that is required in each box to configure a
message to write a single parameter.
Configuration Tab Example Value Description
Message Type CIP Generic Used to access the DPI Parameter Object in the option module.
Service Type (1) Set Attribute Single This service is used to write a parameter value.
Service Code (1) 10 (Hex.) Code for the requested service.
Class 93 or 9F (Hex.) (5) Class ID for the DPI Parameter Object.
Instance (2) 535 (Dec.) Instance number is the same as parameter number.
Attribute (3) 9 or A (Hex.) Attribute number for the Parameter Value attribute.
Source Element Accel_Time_1 (6) Name of the tag for any service data to be sent from the scanner to the option module/drive.
Source Length 4 bytes (6) Number of bytes of service data to be sent in the message.
Destination — Leave blank (not applicable).
Communication Tab Example Value Description
(4)
Path My_PowerFlex_755_Drive The path is the route that the message will follow.
Tag Tab Example Value Description
Name Single_Write_Message The name for the message.
(1) The default setting for Service Type is ‘Custom’, enabling entry of a Service Code not available from the Service Type pull-down menu. When choosing a Service Type other than ‘Custom’ from
the pull-down menu, an appropriate Hex. value is automatically assigned to the Service Code box which is dimmed (unavailable).
(2) The instance is the parameter number in the drive (Port 0). For example, to write to parameter 4 of a peripheral in Port 5 of a PowerFlex 755 drive, the instance would be 21504 + 4 = 21508.
See DPI Parameter Object on page 115 (Class code 0x93) or Host DPI Parameter Object on page 129 (Class code 0x9F) to determine the instance number.
(3) Setting the Attribute value to ‘9’ will write the parameter value to the drive’s Nonvolatile Storage (EEPROM) memory, which retains the parameter value even after the drive is power cycled.
Important: When set to ‘9’, the EEPROM may quickly exceed its life cycle and cause the drive to malfunction. Setting the Attribute value to ‘A’ will write the parameter value to temporary
memory, which deletes the parameter value after the drive is power cycled. When frequent write messages are required, we recommend using the ‘A’ setting.
(4) Click Browse to find the path, or type in the name of the device listed in the I/O Configuration folder (for this example, My_PowerFlex_755_Drive).
(5) See Table 4 on page 74 for limitations of PowerFlex 750-Series drives when using DPI Parameter Object Class code 0x93 or Host DPI Parameter Object Class code 0x9F for explicit messaging.
(6) In this example, Accel Time 1 is a 32-bit REAL (floating point) parameter requiring the Data Type field to be set to ‘REAL’ when creating the controller tag. To write to a 32-bit integer parameter,
set the tag Data Type field to ‘DINT’. For a 16-bit parameter, set the Data Type field to ‘INT’. Also, the Source Length field on the Message Configuration dialog box must correspond to the selected
Data Type in bytes (for example, 4 bytes for a REAL or DINT, or 2 bytes for an INT). See the drive documentation to determine the size of the parameter and its data type.

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ControlLogix Controller Example Ladder Logic Program to Read

Multiple Parameters
A Scattered Read message is used to read the values of multiple parameters. This
read message example reads the values of these five 32-bit REAL (floating point)
parameters in a PowerFlex 750-Series drive:
• Parameter 001 - [Output Frequency]
• Parameter 007 - [Output Current]
• Parameter 008 - [Output Voltage]
• Parameter 009 - [Output Power]
• Parameter 011 - [DC Bus Volts]

See DPI Parameter Object on page 115 (Class code 0x93) or Host DPI
Parameter Object on page 129 (Class code 0x9F) for parameter numbering.

Table 7 - Example Controller Tags to Read Multiple Parameters

Operand Controller Tags for Scattered Read Message Data Type
XIC Execute_Scattered_Read_Message BOOL
MSG Scattered_Read_Message MESSAGE

Figure 23 - Example Ladder Logic to Read Multiple Parameters

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Figure 24 - Scattered Read Message Configuration Dialog Boxes

The following table identifies the data that is required in each box to configure a
message to read multiple parameters.
Configuration Tab Example Value Description
Message Type CIP Generic Used to access the DPI Parameter Object in the option module.
Service Type (1) Custom Required for scattered messages.
Service Code (1) 4d (Hex.) Code for the requested service.
Class 93 or 9F (Hex.) (3) Class ID for the DPI Parameter Object.
Instance 0 (Dec.) Required for scattered messages.
Attribute 0 (Hex.) Required for scattered messages.
Source Element Scattered_Read_Request (4) Name of the tag for any service data to be sent from scanner to the option module/drive.
Source Length 40 bytes (4) Number of bytes of service data to be sent in the message.
Destination Scattered_Read_Response (5) The tag where the data that is read is stored.
Communication Tab Example Value Description
(2)
Path My_PowerFlex_755_Drive The path is the route that the message will follow.
Tag Tab Example Value Description
Name Scattered_Read_Message The name for the message.
(1) The default setting for Service Type is ‘Custom’, enabling entry of a Service Code not available from the Service Type pull-down menu. When choosing a Service Type other than ‘Custom’ from the
pull-down menu, an appropriate Hex. value is automatically assigned to the Service Code box which is dimmed (unavailable). When reading 32-bit REAL (floating point) parameters, as in this
example, data conversion using COP (Copy) instructions or UDDTs is required to correctly show the parameter values.
(2) Click Browse to find the path, or type in the name of the device listed in the I/O Configuration folder (for this example, My_PowerFlex_755_Drive).
(3) See Table 4 on page 74 for limitations of PowerFlex 750-Series drives when using DPI Parameter Object Class code 0x93 or Host DPI Parameter Object Class code 0x9F for explicit messaging.
(4) In this example, we are reading five 32-bit REAL (floating point) parameters. Each parameter being read requires two contiguous DINT registers. Therefore, a controller tag was created with its
Data Type field set to ‘DINT[10]’. Also, the Source Length field on the Message Configuration dialog box must correspond to the selected Data Type in bytes (for this example, 40 bytes for a
DINT[10] array). Scattered read messages always assume that every parameter being read is a 32-bit parameter, regardless of its actual size. Maximum message length is 256 bytes which can
read up to 32 parameters, regardless of their size. For parameter numbering, see DPI Parameter Object on page 115 (Class code 0x93) or Host DPI Parameter Object on page 129 (Class code 0x9F).
(5) The controller tag for ‘Scattered_Read_Response’ must be the same size as the controller tag for ‘Scattered_Read_Request’ (for this example, 40 bytes), but can be a different data type (for this
example, a UDDT to handle conversions to parameter values that are a REAL data type).

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ControlLogix Controller Example Scattered Read Request Data

In this message example, we use the data structure in Figure 25 in the source tag
named Scattered Read Request to read these five 32-bit REAL (floating point)
parameters in a PowerFlex 750-Series drive:
• Parameter 001 - [Output Frequency]
• Parameter 007 - [Output Current]
• Parameter 008 - [Output Voltage]
• Parameter 009 - [Output Power]
• Parameter 011 - [DC Bus Volts]

See DPI Parameter Object on page 115 (Class code 0x93) or Host DPI
Parameter Object on page 129 (Class code 0x9F) for parameter numbering.

Figure 25 - Example Scattered Read Request Data

ControlLogix Controller Example Scattered Read Response Data

The Scattered Read Request message reads the multiple parameters and returns
their values to the destination tag (Scattered_Read_Response). Figure 26 shows
the parameter values which, in this example, have been converted using a UDDT
for correct presentation. COP (Copy) instructions could have been used for this
purpose instead of a UDDT. If parameters being read are 32-bit integers, do not
COP the data to a REAL tag.

Figure 26 - Example Scattered Read Response Converted Data

In this message example, the parameters have the following values:

PowerFlex 750-Series Drive Parameter Read Value
1 - [Output Frequency] 60.205975 Hz
7 - [Output Current] 12.570678 Amp
8 - [Output Voltage] 418.34348V AC
9 - [Output Power] 12.3584 kW
11 - [DC Bus Volts] 566.5277V DC

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Multiple Parameters
A Scattered Write message is used to write to multiple parameters. This write
message example writes the following values to these five 32-bit REAL (floating
point) parameters in a PowerFlex 750-Series drive:
PowerFlex 750-Series Drive Parameter Write Value
536 - [Accel Time 2] 11.1 Sec
538 - [Decel Time 2] 22.2 Sec
575 - [Preset Speed 5] 33.3 Hz
576 - [Preset Speed 6] 44.4 Hz
577 - [Preset Speed 7] 55.5 Hz

See DPI Parameter Object on page 115 (Class code 0x93) or Host DPI
Parameter Object on page 129 (Class code 0x9F) for parameter numbering.

Table 8 - Example Controller Tags to Write Multiple Parameters

Operand Controller Tags for Scattered Write Message Data Type
XIC Execute_Scattered_Write_Message BOOL
MSG Scattered_Write_Message MESSAGE

Figure 27 - Example Ladder Logic to Write Multiple Parameters

IMPORTANT If the explicit message scattered write must be written continuously, then use
a separate explicit message single write for each parameter using DPI
Parameter Object Class code 0x93 and attribute A (see page 79). Attribute A
writes to RAM—not NVS (EEPROM) memory. This example scattered write
message using attribute 0 writes to NVS. Over time, continuous writes will
exceed the EEPROM life cycle and cause the drive to malfunction.

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Figure 28 - Scattered Write Multiple Message Configuration Dialog Boxes

The following table identifies the data that is required in each box to configure a
message to write multiple parameters.
Configuration Tab Example Value Description
Message Type CIP Generic Used to access the DPI Parameter Object in the option module.
Service Type (1) Custom Required for scattered messages.
Service Code (1) 4e (Hex.) Code for the requested service.
Class 93 or 9F (Hex.) (4) Class ID for the DPI Parameter Object.
Instance 0 (Dec.) Required for scattered messages.
Attribute (2) 0 (Hex.) Required for scattered messages.
Source Element Scattered_Write_Request (5) Name of the tag for any service data to be sent from scanner to the option module/drive.
Source Length 40 bytes (5) Number of bytes of service data to be sent in the message.
Destination Scattered_Write_Response (6) The tag where the data that is read is stored.
Communication Tab Example Value Description
(3)
Path My_PowerFlex_755_Drive The path is the route that the message will follow.
Tag Tab Example Value Description
Name Scattered_Write_Message The name for the message.
(1) The default setting for Service Type is ‘Custom’, enabling entry of a Service Code not available from the Service Type pull-down menu. When choosing a Service Type other than ‘Custom’ from
the pull-down menu, an appropriate Hex. value is automatically assigned to the Service Code box which is dimmed (unavailable). When writing to 32-bit REAL (floating point) parameters, as
in this example, data conversion using COP (Copy) instructions or UDDTs is required to correctly write the parameter values.
(2) Scattered writes always write parameter values to the drive’s Nonvolatile Storage (EEPROM) memory, which retains these values even after the drive is power cycled. Important: Be very
cautious as the EEPROM may quickly exceed its life cycle and cause the drive to malfunction.
(3) Click Browse to find the path, or type in the name of the device listed in the I/O Configuration folder (for this example, My_PowerFlex_755_Drive).
(4) See Table 4 on page 74 for limitations of PowerFlex 750-Series drives when using DPI Parameter Object Class code 0x93 or Host DPI Parameter Object Class code 0x9F for explicit messaging.
(5) In this example, we are writing to five 32-bit REAL (floating point) parameters. Each parameter being written to requires two contiguous DINT registers. Therefore, a controller tag was created
with its Data Type field set to the name of the UDDT of five interleaved DINTs and REALs. Also, the Source Length field on the Message Configuration dialog box must correspond to the selected
Data Type in bytes (for this example, 40 bytes for an array of five scattered REAL structures). Scattered write messages always assume that every parameter being written to is a 32-bit
parameter, regardless of its actual size. Maximum message length is 256 bytes which can write up to 32 parameters, regardless of their size. For parameter numbering, see DPI Parameter
Object on page 115 (Class code 0x93) or Host DPI Parameter Object on page 129 (Class code 0x9F).
(6) The controller tag for ‘Scattered_Write_Response’ must be the same size as the controller tag for ‘Scattered_Write_Request’ (for this example, 40 bytes). An array of DINTs is suggested to be
able to read any error codes that are returned.

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In this message example, we use the data structure in Figure 29 in the source tag
(Scattered_Write_Request) to write new values to these 32-bit REAL (floating
point) parameters:
PowerFlex 750-Series Drive Parameter Write Value
536 - [Accel Time 2] 11.1 Sec
538 - [Decel Time 2] 22.2 Sec
575 - [Preset Speed 5] 33.3 Hz
576 - [Preset Speed 6] 44.4 Hz
577 - [Preset Speed 7] 55.5 Hz

See DPI Parameter Object on page 115 (Class code 0x93) or Host DPI
Parameter Object on page 129 (Class code 0x9F) for parameter numbering.

Figure 29 shows the parameter values which, in this example, have been
converted using a UDDT to correctly write their values. COP (Copy)
instructions could have been used for this purpose instead of a UDDT. If the
parameters being written to are 32-bit integers, do not COP the data to a REAL
tag.

Figure 29 - Example Scattered Write Request Converted Data

ControlLogix Controller Example Scattered Write Response Data

The results of the message appear in the destination tag named

Scattered_Write_Response (Figure 30). Values of ‘0’ indicate no errors occurred.

Figure 30 - Example Scattered Write Response Data

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ControlLogix Controller – Explanation of Request and Response Data

for Read/Write Multiple Messaging
The data structures in Table 9 and Table 10 use 32-bit words and can
accommodate up to 32 parameters in a single message. In the Response Message,
a parameter number with Bit 15 set indicates that the associated parameter value
field contains an error code (parameter number in response data will be negative).

The PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives Programming Manual, publication

750-PM001, lists the data type for each parameter. When performing a Scattered
Read of REAL data type parameters, the DINT parameter value in the Response
(Destination Data) array will need to be COP to a REAL tag.

Table 9 - Data Structures for Scattered Read Messages

Request (Source Data) Response (Destination Data)
DINT 0 Parameter Number DINT 0 Parameter Number
1 Pad 1 Parameter Value
2 Parameter Number 2 Parameter Number
3 Pad 3 Parameter Value
4 Parameter Number 4 Parameter Number
5 Pad 5 Parameter Value
6 Parameter Number 6 Parameter Number
7 Pad 7 Parameter Value
8 Parameter Number 8 Parameter Number
9 Pad 9 Parameter Value
10 Parameter Number 10 Parameter Number
11 Pad 11 Parameter Value
12 Parameter Number 12 Parameter Number
13 Pad 13 Parameter Value
14 Parameter Number 14 Parameter Number
15 Pad 15 Parameter Value
16 Parameter Number 16 Parameter Number
17 Pad 17 Parameter Value
18 Parameter Number 18 Parameter Number
19 Pad 19 Parameter Value
20 Parameter Number 20 Parameter Number
21 Pad 21 Parameter Value
22 Parameter Number 22 Parameter Number
23 Pad 23 Parameter Value
24 Parameter Number 24 Parameter Number
25 Pad 25 Parameter Value
26 Parameter Number 26 Parameter Number
27 Pad 27 Parameter Value
28 Parameter Number 28 Parameter Number
29 Pad 29 Parameter Value
30 Parameter Number 30 Parameter Number
31 Pad 31 Parameter Value
32 Parameter Number 32 Parameter Number
33 Pad 33 Parameter Value
34 Parameter Number 34 Parameter Number
35 Pad 35 Parameter Value
...

...

62 Parameter Number 62 Parameter Number

63 Pad 63 Parameter Value

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When performing a Scattered Write to REAL data type parameters, the REAL
parameter value will need to be COP to the DINT parameter value tag in the
Request (Source Data) array.

Table 10 - Data Structures for Scattered Write Messages

Request (Source Data) Response (Destination Data)
DINT 0 Parameter Number DINT 0 Parameter Number
1 Parameter Value 1 Pad
2 Parameter Number 2 Parameter Number
3 Parameter Value 3 Pad
4 Parameter Number 4 Parameter Number
5 Parameter Value 5 Pad
6 Parameter Number 6 Parameter Number
7 Parameter Value 7 Pad
8 Parameter Number 8 Parameter Number
9 Parameter Value 9 Pad
10 Parameter Number 10 Parameter Number
11 Parameter Value 11 Pad
12 Parameter Number 12 Parameter Number
13 Parameter Value 13 Pad
14 Parameter Number 14 Parameter Number
15 Parameter Value 15 Pad
16 Parameter Number 16 Parameter Number
17 Parameter Value 17 Pad
18 Parameter Number 18 Parameter Number
19 Parameter Value 19 Pad
20 Parameter Number 20 Parameter Number
21 Parameter Value 21 Pad
22 Parameter Number 22 Parameter Number
23 Parameter Value 23 Pad
24 Parameter Number 24 Parameter Number
25 Parameter Value 25 Pad
26 Parameter Number 26 Parameter Number
27 Parameter Value 27 Pad
28 Parameter Number 28 Parameter Number
29 Parameter Value 29 Pad
30 Parameter Number 30 Parameter Number
31 Parameter Value 31 Pad
32 Parameter Number 32 Parameter Number
33 Parameter Value 33 Pad
34 Parameter Number 34 Parameter Number
35 Parameter Value 35 Pad
...

...

62 Parameter Number 62 Parameter Number

63 Parameter Value 63 Pad

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Troubleshooting

This chapter provides information for diagnosing and troubleshooting potential

problems with the option module and network.

Topic Page
Understanding the Status Indicators 89
PORT Status Indicator 90
MOD Status Indicator 90
NET A and NET B Status Indicators 91
Viewing Option Module Diagnostic Items 92
Viewing and Clearing Events 94

Understanding the Status The option module has four status indicators. They can be viewed with the drive
cover removed.
Indicators
➊

➋
4 5 6
2 3

7 8

1 9
0

4 5 6
➌
2 3

7 8

1 9
0

Item Status Indicator Description Page

➊ PORT DPI Connection Status 90
➋ MOD Option Module Status 90
➌ NET A ControlNet Channel A Status 91
➍ NET B ControlNet Channel B Status 91

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PORT Status Indicator This red/green bicolor LED indicates the status of the option module’s
connection to the drive as shown in the table below.
Status Cause Corrective Action
Off The option module is not powered or is not properly connected to • Securely connect and ground the option module to the drive by
the drive. fully inserting it into the drive port and tightening its two captive
screws to the recommended torque.
• Apply power to the drive.
Flashing Red The option module is not communicating with the drive via DPI. • Verify that the option module is properly inserted in the drive port.
• Cycle power to the drive.
Steady Red The drive has refused an I/O connection from the option module. Important: Cycle power to the drive after making any of the following
corrections:
Another DPI peripheral is using the same DPI port as the option
module. • Securely connect and ground the option module to the drive by
fully inserting it into the drive port and tightening its two captive
screws to the recommended torque.
• Verify that the drive supports the Comm Driver.
Flashing Orange The option module is not compatible with the drive’s firmware. Update the drive with the latest firmware revision.
Steady Orange The option module is not compatible with the drive. Install the option module into a compatible product of the same brand
(an Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750-Series drive).
Flashing Green The option module is establishing an I/O connection to the drive. No action required. Normal behavior if no I/O is enabled.
Steady Green The option module is properly connected and is communicating No action required.
with the drive.

MOD Status Indicator This red/green bicolor LED indicates the status of the option module as shown
in the table below.
Status Cause Corrective Action
Off The option module is not powered or is not properly connected to • Securely connect and ground the option module to the drive by
the drive. fully inserting it into the drive port and tightening its two captive
screws to the recommended torque.
• Apply power to the drive.
Flashing Red The option module has failed the firmware test. • Clear faults in the option module.
The option module firmware is being updated. • Cycle power to the drive.
• If cycling power does not correct the problem, the option module
parameter settings may have been corrupted. Reset defaults and
reconfigure the option module.
• If resetting defaults does not correct the problem, update the
option module with the latest firmware revision.
Steady Red The option module has failed the hardware test. • Cycle power to the drive.
• Replace the option module.
Flashing Green The option module is operating normally, but is not transferring • Place the scanner in RUN mode.
I/O data to a controller.
• Program the controller to recognize and transmit I/O to the option
module.
• Configure the option module for the program in the controller.
• Normal behavior if no I/O is being transferred.
Steady Green The option module is operating normally and is transferring I/O No action required.
data to a controller.

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NET A and NET B Status These red/green bicolor LEDs indicate the status for the ControlNet Channel A
and Channel B network connections. Depending on the state of these LEDs,
Indicators they should be interpreted together or independently.

Indicators Interpreted Together

When interpreted together, the NET A and NET B LEDs indicate the network
status as shown in the table below.
Status Cause Corrective Actions
Both indicators Off A reset occurred or the option module is not powered. Apply power to the drive.
Both indicators Steady A link interface failed. • Check network coaxial media for broken cables, loose connectors,
Red missing terminators, and so forth.
• Cycle power to the drive, or reset the option module. If the problem
persists, contact Rockwell Technical Support.
Indicators Alternately The option module is in self-test mode. No action required. The option module will exit this mode after the
Flashing Red/Green self-test is completed.
Indicators Alternately There is a bad node configuration. • Verify that all node addresses are unique.
Flashing Red/Off
• Check the option module’s configuration.
• Check network coaxial media for broken cables, loose connectors,
missing terminators, and so forth.
• Cycle power to the drive, or reset the option module.

Indicators Interpreted Independently

When interpreted independently, the NET A and NET B LEDs respectively

indicate the network status as shown in the table below.
Status Cause Corrective Actions
One channel indicator is That channel is disabled or not supported. Program the network for redundant media, if required.
Steady Off
One channel indicator is There is an invalid link configuration for that channel. • Cycle power to the drive, or reset the option module.
Flashing Red/Green
• Reset the controller.
• If the problem persists, contact Rockwell Technical Support.
One channel indicator is The channel is not receiving network activity. Check network coaxial media for broken cables, loose connectors,
Flashing Red/Off missing terminators, and so forth.
One channel indicator is A temporary channel error has occurred, or the Verify that the controller is present on the network and working.
Flashing Green/Off channel is in ‘listen-only’ mode.
One channel indicator is Normal operation for that channel. No action required.
Steady Green

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Viewing Option Module If you encounter unexpected communication problems, the option module’s
diagnostic items may help you or Rockwell Automation personnel troubleshoot
Diagnostic Items the problem. Option module diagnostic items can be viewed with any of these
drive configuration tools:
• PowerFlex 20-HIM-A6 or 20-HIM-C6S HIM
• Connected Components Workbench software, version 1.02 or later
• DriveExplorer software, version 6.01 or later
• DriveExecutive software, version 5.01 or later

For details on viewing diagnostic items using the HIM, see the PowerFlex 20-
HIM-A6/-C6S HIM (Human Interface Module) User Manual, publication
20HIM-UM001.

Table 11 - Option Module Diagnostic Items

No. Name Description
1 Common Logic Cmd The present value of the Common Logic Command being transmitted to the drive by this option module.
2 Prod Logic Cmd The present value of the Product Logic Command being transmitted to the drive by this option module.
3 Reference The present value of the Reference being transmitted to the drive by this option module.
4 Common Logic Sts The present value of the Common Logic Status being received from the drive by this option module.
5 Prod Logic Sts The present value of the Product Logic Status being received from the drive by this option module.
6 Feedback The present value of the Feedback being received from the drive by this option module.
7 Input Size The size of the input image in bytes transferred from the network to the drive.
8 Output Size The size of the output image in bytes transferred from the drive to the network.
9 DL Fr Net Avail The number of Host DL From Net xx Datalinks currently available to the option module.
10 DL To Net Avail The number of Host DL To Net xx Datalinks currently available to the option module
11 DL Fr Net 01 Val The present value of respective Host DL From Net xx parameter being transmitted to the drive by this
option module. (If not using a Datalink, its respective value should be zero.)
12 DL Fr Net 02 Val
13 DL Fr Net 03 Val
14 DL Fr Net 04 Val
15 DL Fr Net 05 Val
16 DL Fr Net 06 Val
17 DL Fr Net 07 Val
18 DL Fr Net 08 Val
19 DL Fr Net 09 Val
20 DL Fr Net 10 Val
21 DL Fr Net 11 Val
22 DL Fr Net 12 Val
23 DL Fr Net 13 Val
24 DL Fr Net 14 Val
25 DL Fr Net 15 Val
26 DL Fr Net 16 Val

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No. Name Description
27 DL To Net 01 Val The present value of respective Host DL To Net xx parameter being received from the drive by this option
module. (If not using a Datalink, its respective value should be zero.)
28 DL To Net 02 Val
29 DL To Net 03 Val
30 DL To Net 04 Val
31 DL To Net 05 Val
32 DL To Net 06 Val
33 DL To Net 07 Val
34 DL To Net 08 Val
35 DL To Net 09 Val
36 DL To Net 10 Val
37 DL To Net 11 Val
38 DL To Net 12 Val
39 DL To Net 13 Val
40 DL To Net 14 Val
41 DL To Net 15 Val
42 DL To Net 16 Val
43 DPI Rx Errs The present value of the DPI Receive error counter.
44 DPI Rx Errs Max The maximum value (since reset) of the DPI Receive Error counter.
45 DPI Tx Errs The present value of the DPI Transmit error counter.
46 DPI Tx Errs Max The maximum value (since reset) of the DPI Transmit Error counter.
47 CN Rx Packets A count of the number of network packets received by the option module.
48 CN Rx Underflows A count of the number of network receive underflow errors.
49 CN Rx Overflows A count of the number of network receive overflow errors.
50 CN Rx Bad Frames A count of the number of network receive bad frame errors.
51 CN Tx Packets A count of the number of network packets transmitted by the option module.
52 CN Tx Underflows A count of the number of network transmit underflow errors.
53 CN Tx Overflows A count of the number of network transmit overflow errors.
54 CN Tx OutOfSteps A count of the number of network transmit out-of-step errors.
55 CN Tx Blockages A count of the number of network transmit blockage errors.
56 Boot Flash Count Number of times the boot firmware in the option module has been updated.
57 App Flash Count Number of times the application firmware in the option module has been updated.
58 Net Addr Sw The present value of the node address switches.

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Viewing and Clearing Events The option module has an event queue to record significant events that occur in
the operation of the module. When such an event occurs, an entry consisting of
the event’s numeric code and a timestamp is put into the event queue. You can
view the event queue with any of these drive configuration tools:
• PowerFlex 20-HIM-A6 or 20-HIM-C6S HIM
• Connected Components Workbench software, version 1.02 or later
• DriveExplorer software, version 6.01 or later
• DriveExecutive software, version 5.01 or later
• Other clients using the DPI Fault object

For details on viewing and clearing events using the HIM, see the PowerFlex 20-
HIM-A6/-C6S HIM (Human Interface Module) User Manual, publication
20HIM-UM001.

The event queue can contain up to 32 entries, which are stored in an EEPROM
chip—making the event queue nonvolatile. Eventually the event queue will
become full, since its contents are retained through option module power cycles
and resets. At that point, a new entry replaces the oldest entry. Only an event
queue clear operation or the corruption of the EEPROM group containing the
event queue will clear the event queue contents. In the latter case, the option
module will not generate a fault to indicate that the event queue was corrupted.

Resetting the option module to defaults has no effect on the event queue, other
than to log a Code 58 ‘Module Defaulted’ event.

Many events in the event queue occur under normal operation. If you encounter
unexpected communications problems, the events may help you or Allen-Bradley
personnel troubleshoot the problem. The following events may appear in the
event queue.
Table 12 - Option Module Events
Code Event Text Description
Option Module Events
1 No Event Text displayed in an empty event queue entry.
2 Device Power Up Power was applied to the option module.
3 Device Reset The option module was reset.
4 EEPROM CRC Error The EEPROM checksum/CRC is incorrect, which limits option module functionality. Default parameter values must be loaded to
clear this condition.
5 App Updated The option module application firmware was updated.
6 Boot Updated The option module boot firmware was updated.
7 Watchdog Timeout The software watchdog detected a failure and reset the option module.
DPI Events
8 DPI Bus Off A bus-off condition was detected on DPI. This event may be caused by noise.
9 DPI Ping Timeout A ping message was not received on DPI within the specified time.
10 DPI Port Invalid The option module was not connected to a valid port on a DPI product.
11 DPI Port Changed The DPI port changed after start up.
12 DPI Host Reset The drive sent a reset event message.

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Code Event Text Description
13 DPI Baud 125kbps The option module detected that the drive was communicating at 125 Kbps.
14 DPI Baud 500kbps The option module detected that the drive was communicating at 500 Kbps.
15 DPI Host Invalid The option module was connected to an incompatible product.
16 DPI Dup Port Another peripheral with the same port number is already in use.
17 DPI Type 0 Logon The option module has logged in for Type 0 control.
18 DPI Type 0 Time The option module has not received a Type 0 status message within the specified time.
19 DPI DL Logon The option module has logged into a Datalink.
20 DPI DL Error The drive rejected an attempt to log in to a Datalink because the Datalink is not supported or is used by another peripheral.
21 DPI DL Time The option module has not received a Datalink message within the specified time.
22 DPI Ctrl Disable The option module has sent a ‘Soft Control Disable’ command to the drive.
23 DPI Ctrl Enable The option module has sent a ‘Soft Control Enable’ command to the drive.
24 DPI Msg Timeout A Client-Server message sent by the option module was not completed within 1 second.
25 DPI Manual Reset The option module was reset by changing its Reset Module parameter.
SI Events
26 SI Online The option module has logged into the Serial Interface Communication.
27 SI Logon Error The option module failed to log into the Serial Interface.
28 SI Comm Fault The Serial Interface Communication has faulted.
Network Events
29 Net Link Up A network link was available for the option module.
30 Net Link Down The network link was removed from the option module.
31 Net Dup Address The option module uses the same address as another device on the network.
32 Net Comm Fault The option module detected a communication fault on the network.
33 Net Sent Reset The option module received a reset from the network.
34 Net IO Close An I/O connection from the network to the option module was closed.
35 Net Idle Fault The option module received ‘idle’ packets from the network.
36 Net IO Open An I/O connection from the network to the option module has been opened.
37 Net IO Timeout An I/O connection from the network to the option module has timed out.
38 Net IO Size Err The option module received an incorrectly sized I/O packet.
39 PCCC IO Close The device sending PCCC Control messages to the option module has set the PCCC Control Timeout to zero.
40 PCCC IO Open The option module has begun receiving PCCC control messages (the PCCC Control Timeout was previously set to a non-zero value).
41 PCCC IO Timeout The option module has not received a PCCC Control message for longer than the PCCC Control Timeout.
42 Msg Ctrl Open The timeout attribute in either the CIP Register or Assembly object was written with a non-zero value, allowing control messages
to be sent to the option module.
43 Msg Ctrl Close The timeout attribute in either the CIP Register or Assembly object was written with a zero value, disallowing control messages to
be sent to the option module.
44 Msg Ctrl Timeout The timeout attribute in either the CIP Register or Assembly object elapsed between accesses of those objects.
45-57 Reserved —
58 Module Defaulted The option module has been set to defaults.

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Specifications

This appendix presents the specifications for the option module.

Topic Page
Communications 97
Electrical 97
Mechanical 97
Environmental 98
Regulatory Compliance 98

Communications Network
Protocol ControlNet
Data Rate 5 Mbps (fixed)
Media Coax with BNC connector
Connection Limits 16 simultaneous CIP messaging connections
32 simultaneous unconnected messages
Unlimited input-only I/O connections
One of the following connection types:
• 1 exclusive-owner I/O connection
• Up to 3 redundant-owner I/O connections
• 1 listen-only I/O connection
Requested Packet Interval (RPI) 5 ms minimum
Packet Rate Up to 400 total I/O packets per second (200 in and 200 out)
Drive
Protocol DPI
Data Rates 500 kbps

Electrical Consumption
Drive 250 mA at 14 VDC supplied by the host drive
Network None

Mechanical Dimensions
Height 68 mm (2.7 inches)
Length 150 mm (5.9 inches)
Width 26 mm (1.0 inches)
Weight 62 g (2.1 oz.)

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Environmental Temperature
Operating -10…50 °C (14…122 °F)
Storage -40…85 °C (-40…185 °F)
Relative Humidity 5…95% non-condensing
Atmosphere Important: The option module must not be installed in an area where the
ambient atmosphere contains volatile or corrosive gas, vapors or dust. If the
option module is not going to be installed for a period of time, it must be
stored in an area where it will not be exposed to a corrosive atmosphere.

Regulatory Compliance Certification Specification

UL UL508C
cUL CAN / CSA C22.2 No. 14-05
CE EN61800-3
CTick EN61800-3

NOTE: This is a product of category C2 according to IEC 61800-3. In a

domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case
supplementary mitigation measures may be required.

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Option Module Parameters

This appendix provides information about the option module parameters.

Topic Page
Parameter Types 99
About Parameter Numbers 100
How Parameters Are Organized 100
Device Parameters 100
Host Parameters 101

Parameter Types The Option Module has two types of parameters:

• Device parameters are used to configure the option module to operate on

the network.

• Host parameters are used to configure the option module Datalink transfer
and various fault actions with the drive.

You can view option module Device parameters and Host parameters with any of
the following drive configuration tools:

• PowerFlex 20-HIM-A6 or 20-HIM-C6S HIM—use the or

key to scroll to the drive port in which the module resides, press the
(Folders) key, and use the or key to scroll to the DEV
PARAM or HOST PARAM folder.

• Connected Components Workbench software—click the tab for the

option module at the bottom of the window, click the Parameters icon in
the tool bar, and click the Device or Host Parameters tab.

• DriveExplorer software—find the option module in the treeview and open

its Parameters folder.

• DriveExecutive software—find the option module in the treeview, expand

the module in the tree, and open its Parameters folder.

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About Parameter Numbers Each parameter set is independently and consecutively numbered.
Configuration Tool Numbering Scheme
• HIM The Device parameters and Host parameters begin with parameter
• Connected Components Workbench software 01. For example, Device Parameter 01 - [Port Number] and
• DriveExplorer software Host Parameter 01 - [Net to Drv DL 01] are parameter 01 as
• DriveExecutive software indicated by this manual.
• Explicit Messaging See Chapter 6, Using Explicit Messaging and Appendix C,
ControlNet Objects for details.

How Parameters Are The Device Parameters and Host Parameters are separately displayed in a
Numbered List view order.
Organized

Device Parameters Parameter

No. Name and Description Details
01 [Port Number] Minimum: 4
Displays the drive port into which the option module is installed. Maximum: 6
Typically, this will be Port 4, 5, or 6. Type: Read Only
02 [DLs From Net Act] Minimum: 0
Displays the number of controller-to-drive Datalinks that the Maximum: 16
drive is using based on the I/O connection opened by the Type: Read Only
controller.
03 [DLs To Net Act] Minimum: 0
Displays the number of drive-to-controller Datalinks that the Maximum: 16
controller is using based on the I/O connection opened by the Type: Read Only
controller.
04 [Net Addr Src] Values: 0 = Switches
Displays the source from which the option module node address 1 = Parameters
is taken. This will be either the Node Address switches (see Type: Read Only
Figure 1 on page 18), or the value of Device Parameter 05- [Net
Addr Cfg].
05 [Net Addr Cfg] Default: 2
Sets the network node address for the option module when Minimum: 1
Device Parameter 04 - [Net Addr Src] is set to ‘1’ (Parameters). Maximum: 99
Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: Yes
06 [Net Addr Act] Minimum: 1
Displays the actual network node address used by the option Maximum: 99
module. Type: Read Only

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Parameter
No. Name and Description Details
07 [Reset Module] Default: 0 = Ready
No action if set to ‘0’ (Ready). Resets the option module if set to Values: 0 = Ready
‘1’ (Reset Module). Restores the option module to its factory 1 = Reset Module
default settings if set to ‘2’ (Set Defaults). This parameter is a 2 = Set Defaults
command. It will be reset to ‘0’ (Ready) after the command has Type: Read/Write
been performed. Reset Required: No
When performing a Set Defaults, the drive may detect a conflict.
If this occurs, the drive will not allow a Set Defaults action. You
must resolve the conflict before attempting a Set Defaults action
for the option module.

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. If the option

module is transmitting I/O that controls the drive, the drive may fault
when you reset the option module. Determine how your drive will
respond before resetting the option module.

Host Parameters Parameter

No. Name and Description Details
01 [DL From Net 01] Default: 0
02 [DL From Net 02] Default: 0
03 [DL From Net 03] Default: 0
04 [DL From Net 04] Default: 0
05 [DL From Net 05] Default: 0
06 [DL From Net 06] Default: 0
07 [DL From Net 07] Default: 0
08 [DL From Net 08] Default: 0
09 [DL From Net 09] Default: 0
10 [DL From Net 10] Default: 0
11 [DL From Net 11] Default: 0
12 [DL From Net 12] Default: 0
13 [DL From Net 13] Default: 0
14 [DL From Net 14] Default: 0
15 [DL From Net 15] Default: 0
16 [DL From Net 16] Default: 0
Sets the port number and parameter number to which the Minimum: 0
selected Datalinks should connect. Each selected port/parameter Maximum: 159999
will be written with data received from the network. These are Type: Read/Write
parameters written by the controller (outputs from the Reset Required: No
controller).
If setting the value manually, the parameter value = (10000 *
port number) + (destination parameter number). For example,
suppose you want to use Host Parameter 01 - [DL From Net
01] to write to Parameter 01 of an optional encoder module
plugged into drive Port 5. The value for Host Parameter 01 - [DL
From Net 01] would be 50001 [(10000 * 5) + 1].

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Parameter
No. Name and Description Details
17 [DL To Net 01] Default: 0
18 [DL To Net 02] Default: 0
19 [DL To Net 03] Default: 0
20 [DL To Net 04] Default: 0
21 [DL To Net 05] Default: 0
22 [DL To Net 06] Default: 0
23 [DL To Net 07] Default: 0
24 [DL To Net 08] Default: 0
25 [DL To Net 09] Default: 0
26 [DL To Net 10] Default: 0
27 [DL To Net 11] Default: 0
28 [DL To Net 12] Default: 0
29 [DL To Net 13] Default: 0
30 [DL To Net 14] Default: 0
31 [DL To Net 15] Default: 0
32 [DL To Net 16] Default: 0
Sets the port number and parameter number to which the Minimum: 0
selected Datalinks should connect. Each selected port/parameter Maximum: 159999
will be read and their values transmitted over the network to the Type: Read/Write
controller. These are parameters read by the controller (inputs to Reset Required: No
the controller).
If setting the value manually, the parameter value = (10000 *
port number) + (origination parameter number). For example,
suppose you want to use Host Parameter 17 - [DL To Net 01] to
read Parameter 02 of an optional I/O module plugged into drive
Port 6. The value for Host Parameter 17 - [DL To Net 01] would
be 60002 [(10000 * 6) + 2].
33 [Comm Flt Action] Default: 0 = Fault
Sets the action that the option module and drive will take if the Values: 0 = Fault
option module detects that I/O communication has been 1 = Stop
disrupted. This setting is effective only if I/O that controls the 2 = Zero Data
drive is transmitted through the option module. When 3 = Hold Last
communication is re-established, the drive will automatically 4 = Send Flt Cfg
receive commands over the network again. Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: No

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Host

Parameter 33 - [Comm Flt Action] lets you determine the action of
the option module and connected drive if I/O communication is
disrupted. By default, this parameter faults the drive. You may configure
this parameter so that the drive continues to run, however, precautions
should be taken to verify that the setting of this parameter does not
create a risk of injury or equipment damage. When commissioning the
drive, verify that your system responds correctly to various situations (for
example, a disconnected cable).

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Parameter
No. Name and Description Details
34 [Idle Flt Action] Default: 0 = Fault
Sets the action that the option module and drive will take if the Values: 0 = Fault
option module detects that the controller is in program mode or 1 = Stop
faulted. This setting is effective only if I/O that controls the drive 2 = Zero Data
is transmitted through the option module. When the controller is 3 = Hold Last
put back in Run mode, the drive will automatically receive 4 = Send Flt Cfg
commands over the network again. Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: No

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Host

Parameter 34 - [Idle Flt Action] lets you determine the action of the
option module and connected drive when the controller is idle. By
default, this parameter faults the drive. You may configure this
parameter so that the drive continues to run, however, precautions
should be taken to verify that the setting of this parameter does not
create a risk of injury or equipment damage. When commissioning the
drive, verify that your system responds correctly to various situations (for
example, a controller in idle state).

35 [Peer Flt Action]

This parameter is functional. However, since the option module
does not support peer I/O, any entered value is not used.
36 [Msg Flt Action] Default: 0 = Fault
Sets the action that the option module and drive will take if the Values: 0 = Fault
option module detects that explicit messaging—only when 1 = Stop
used for drive control via the PCCC, CIP Assembly or CIP Register 2 = Zero Data
objects—has been disrupted. When explicit messaging is re- 3 = Hold Last
established, data is automatically received/sent over the network 4 = Send Flt Cfg
again. Type: Read/Write
Reset Required: No

ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists. Host

Parameter 36 - [Msg Flt Action] lets you determine the action of the
option module and connected drive if explicit messaging for drive control
is disrupted. By default, this parameter faults the drive. You may
configure this parameter so that the drive continues to run, however,
precautions should be taken to verify that the setting of this parameter
does not create a risk of injury or equipment damage. When
commissioning the drive, verify that your system responds correctly to
various situations (for example, a disconnected cable).

37 [Flt Cfg Logic] Default: 0000 0000 0000 0000

Sets the Logic Command data that is sent to the drive if any of the 0000 0000 0000 0000
following is true: Minimum: 0000 0000 0000 0000
0000 0000 0000 0000
• Host Parameter 33 - [Comm Flt Action] is set to ‘4’ (Send
Flt Cfg) and I/O communication is disrupted. Maximum: 1111 1111 1111 1111
1111 1111 1111 1111
• Host Parameter 34 - [Idle Flt Action] is set to ‘4’ (Send Flt Type: Read/Write
Cfg) and the controller is idle. Reset Required: No
• Host Parameter 36 - [Msg Flt Action] is set to ‘4’ (Send Flt
Cfg) and explicit messaging for drive control is disrupted.
Important: The bit definitions in the Logic Command word for
PowerFlex 750-Series drives are shown in Appendix D.

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Parameter
No. Name and Description Details
38 [Flt Cfg Ref] Default: 0
Sets the Reference data that is sent to the drive if any of the Minimum: -3.40282 x 1038
following is true: Maximum: 3.40282 x 1038
Type: Read/Write
• Host Parameter 33 - [Comm Flt Action] is set to ‘4’ (Send
Flt Cfg) and I/O communication is disrupted. Reset Required: No

• Host Parameter 34 - [Idle Flt Action] is set to ‘4’ (Send Flt

Cfg) and the controller is idle.
• Host Parameter 36 - [Msg Flt Action] is set to ‘4’ (Send Flt
Cfg) and explicit messaging for drive control is disrupted.
39 [Flt Cfg DL 01] Default: 0
40 [Flt Cfg DL 02] Default: 0
41 [Flt Cfg DL 03] Default: 0
42 [Flt Cfg DL 04] Default: 0
43 [Flt Cfg DL 05] Default: 0
44 [Flt Cfg DL 06] Default: 0
45 [Flt Cfg DL 07] Default: 0
46 [Flt Cfg DL 08] Default: 0
47 [Flt Cfg DL 09] Default: 0
48 [Flt Cfg DL 10] Default: 0
49 [Flt Cfg DL 11] Default: 0
50 [Flt Cfg DL 12] Default: 0
51 [Flt Cfg DL 13] Default: 0
52 [Flt Cfg DL 14] Default: 0
53 [Flt Cfg DL 15] Default: 0
54 [Flt Cfg DL 16] Default: 0
Sets the data that is sent to the Datalink in the drive if any of the Minimum: 0
following is true: Maximum: 4294967295
Type: Read/Write
• Host Parameter 33 - [Comm Flt Action] is set to ‘4’ (Send
Flt Cfg) and I/O communication is disrupted. Reset Required: No

• Host Parameter 34 - [Idle Flt Action] is set to ‘4’ (Send Flt

Cfg) and the controller is idle.
• Host Parameter 36 - [Msg Flt Action] is set to ‘4’ (Send Flt
Cfg) and explicit messaging for drive control is disrupted.

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ControlNet Objects

This appendix presents information about the ControlNet objects that can be
accessed using Explicit Messages. For information on the format of Explicit
Messages and example ladder logic programs, see Chapter 6, Using Explicit
Messaging.
Object Class Code Page Object Class Code Page
Hex. Dec. Hex. Dec.
Identity Object 0x01 1 106 DPI Fault Object 0x97 151 121
Assembly Object 0x05 5 107 DPI Alarm Object 0x98 152 123
Register Object 0x07 7 108 DPI Diagnostic Object 0x99 153 125
PCCC Object 0x67 103 109 DPI Time Object 0x9B 155 127
DPI Device Object 0x92 146 112 Host DPI Parameter Object 0x9F 159 129
DPI Parameter Object 0x93 147 115

TIP See the ControlNet specification for more information about ControlNet
objects. Information about the ControlNet specification is available on the
ControlNet website (http://www.controlnet.org).

Supported Data Types

Data Type Description
BOOL 8-bit value -- low bit is true or false
BOOL[x] Array of x bits
CONTAINER 32-bit parameter value - sign extended if necessary
DINT 32-bit signed integer
INT 16-bit signed integer
LWORD 64-bit unsigned integer
REAL 32-bit floating point
SHORT_STRING Struct of: USINT length indicator (L); USINT[L] characters
SINT 8-bit signed integer
STRINGN Struct of: UINT character length indicator (W); UINT length indicator (L); USINT[W x L]
string data
STRING[x] Array of x characters
STRUCT Structure name only - no size in addition to elements
TCHAR 8 or 16-bit character
UDINT 32-bit unsigned integer
UINT 16-bit unsigned integer
USINT 8-bit unsigned integer

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Identity Object Class Code

Hexadecimal Decimal
0x01 1

Services
Implemented for:
Service Code Class Instance Service Name
0x05 Yes Yes Reset
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x01 Yes Yes Get_Attributes_All

Instances

The number of instances depends on the number of components in the device

connected to the option module. This number of components can be read in
Instance 0, Attribute 2.
Instance Description
0 Class
1 Host
2…15 Peripherals on Ports 1…14

Class Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
2 Get Max Instance UINT Total number of instances

Instance Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
1 Get Vendor ID UINT 1 = Allen-Bradley
2 Get Device Type UINT 140 = PowerFlex 750-Series via ControlNet
3 Get Product Code UINT Number identifying product name and rating
4 Get Revision: STRUCT of:
Major USINT Value varies
Minor USINT Value varies
5 Get Status UINT Bit 0 = Owned
Bit 8 = Minor recoverable fault
Bit 10 = Major recoverable fault
6 Get Serial Number UDINT Unique 32-bit number
7 Get Product Name SHORT_STRING Product name and rating

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Assembly Object Class Code

Hexadecimal Decimal
0x04 4

Services
Implemented for:
Service Code Class Instance Service Name
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x10 Yes Yes Set_Attribute_Single

Instances
Instance Description
1 All I/O data being read from the DPI device (read-only)
2 All I/O data written to the DPI device (read/write)

Class Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
1 Get Revision UINT 2
2 Get Max Instance UINT 2
100 Set Control Timeout UINT Control timeout in seconds

Instance Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
1 Get Number of Members UINT 1
2 Get Member List ARRAY of STRUCT:
UINT Size of member data
UINT Size of member path
Packed EPATH Member path
3 Conditional (1) Data Array of Bits Data to be transferred
4 Get Size UINT Size of assembly data in bits
(1) For instance 1, access rule for the data attribute is Get. For instance 2, it is Get/Set.

IMPORTANT Setting an assembly object attribute can be done only when the Control
Timeout (class attribute 100) has been set to a non-zero value.

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Register Object Class Code

Hexadecimal Decimal
0x07 7

Services
Service Code Implemented for: Service Name
Class Instance
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x10 Yes Yes Set_Attribute_Single

Instances
Instance Description
1 All I/O data being read from the option module (read-only)
2 All I/O data written to the option module (read/write)
3 Logic Status and Feedback data (read-only)
4 Logic Command and Reference data (read/write)
5 DL To Net 01 (input data from option module to scanner) (read only)
6 DL From Net 01 (output data from scanner to option module) (read/write)
…

35 DL To Net 16 (input data from option module to scanner) (read only)

36 DL From Net 16 (output data from scanner to option module) (read/write)
37 Logic Status and Feedback data (read-only)
38 Masked Logic Command (1) (read/write)
39 Logic Status data (read only)
40 Logic Command data (read/write)
41 Feedback data (read only)
42 Reference data (read/write)
(1) The mask command DWORD is set to the value of the first DWORD of the data where there are ones in the second DWORD of the
data. Only the bits of the Logic Command that have the corresponding mask bit set are applied.

Class Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name
1 Read Revision
2 Read Maximum Instance
3 Read Number of Instances
100 Read/Write Timeout

Instance Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
1 Get Bad Flag BOOL If set to 1, then attribute 4 may contain invalid data.
0 = good
1 = bad
2 Get Direction BOOL Direction of data transfer
0 = Producer Register (drive to network)
1 = Consumer Register (network to drive)
3 Get Size UINT Size of register data in bits
4 Conditional (1) Data ARRAY of BITS Data to be transferred
(1) For this attribute, the Access Rule is Get if Direction = 0. The Access Rule is Set if Direction = 1.

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PCCC Object Class Code

Hexadecimal Decimal
0x67 103

Services
Service Code Implemented for: Service Name
Class Instance
0x4B No Yes Execute_PCCC
0x4C No Yes Execute_DH+

Instances

Supports Instance 1.

Class Attributes

Not supported.

Instance Attributes

Not supported.

Message Structure for Execute_PCCC

Request Response
Name Data Type Description Name Data Type Description
Length USINT Length of requestor ID Length USINT Length of requestor ID
Vendor UINT Vendor number of requestor Vendor UINT Vendor number of requestor
Serial Number UDINT ASA serial number of requestor Serial Number UDINT ASA serial number of requestor
Other Product Specific Identifier of user, task, etc. on the requestor Other Product Specific Identifier of user, task, etc. on the requestor
CMD USINT Command byte CMD USINT Command byte
STS USINT 0 STS USINT Status byte
TNSW UINT Transport word TNSW UINT Transport word. Same value as the request.
FNC USINT Function code; not used for all CMDs. EXT_STS USINT Extended status; not used for all CMDs.
PCCC_params ARRAY of USINT CMD/FNC specific parameters PCCC_results ARRAY of USINT CMD/FNC specific result data

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Message Structure for Execute_DH+

Request Response
Name Data Type Description Name Data Type Description
DLink UINT Destination Link ID DLink UINT Destination Link ID
DSta USINT Destination Station number DSta USINT Destination Station number
DUser USINT Destination ‘User’ number DUser USINT Destination ‘User’ number
SLink UINT Source Link ID SLink UINT Source Link ID
SSta USINT Source Station number SSta USINT Source Station number
SUser USINT Source User number SUser USINT Source User number
CMD USINT Command byte CMD USINT Command byte
STS USINT 0 STS USINT Status byte
TNSW UINT Transport word TNSW UINT Transport word. Same value as the request.
FNC USINT Function code; not used for all CMDs EXT_STS USINT Extended Status; not used for all CMDs
PCCC_params ARRAY of USINT CMD/FNC specific parameters PCCC_results ARRAY of USINT CMD/FNC specific result data

The option module supports the following PCCC command types:

CMD FNC Description
0x06 0x03 Identify host and some status
0x0F 0x67 PLC-5 typed write
0x0F 0x68 PLC-5 typed read
0x0F 0x95 Encapsulate other protocol
0x0F 0xA2 SLC 500 protected typed read with 3 address fields
0x0F 0xAA SLC 500 protected typed write with 3 address fields
0x0F 0xA1 SLC 500 protected typed read with 2 address fields
0x0F 0xA9 SLC 500 protected typed write with 2 address fields
0x0F 0x00 Word range read
0x0F 0x01 Word range write

For more information regarding PCCC commands, see the DF1 Protocol and
Command Set Manual, publication 1770-6.5.16.

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N-Files
N-File Description
N42 This N-file lets you read and write some values configuring the port.
N42:3 Time-out (read/write): Time (in seconds) allowed between messages to the N45 file. If the option
module does not receive a message in the specified time, it performs the fault action configured in its
[Comm Flt Action] parameter. A valid setting is between 1 and 32767 seconds (5…20 seconds is
recommended).
N42:7 Option Module Port Number (read only): Drive port in which the drive resides.
N42:8 Peer Option Modules (read only): Bit field of devices having peer messaging capabilities.
N45 This N-file lets you read and write control I/O messages. You can write control I/O messages only when
all of the following conditions are true:
• The option module is not receiving I/O from a scanner. For example, there is no scanner on the
network, the scanner is in idle (program) mode, the scanner is faulted, or the option module is not
mapped to the scanner.
• The option module is configured to receive I/O (for example, the [DLs From Net 01-16] parameter).
• The value of N42:3 is set to a non-zero value.
Write Read
N45:0 Logic Command (least significant) Logic Status (least significant)
N45:1 Logic Command (most significant) Logic Status (most significant)
N45:2 Reference (least significant) Feedback (least significant)
N45:3 Reference (most significant) Feedback (most significant)
N45:4 DL From Net 01 (least significant) DL To Net 01 (least significant)
N45:5 DL From Net 01 (most significant) DL To Net 01 (most significant)
N45:6 DL From Net 02 (least significant) DL To Net 02 (least significant)
N45:7 DL From Net 02 (most significant) DL To Net 02 (most significant)
N45:8 DL From Net 03 (least significant) DL To Net 03 (least significant)
N45:9 DL From Net 03 (most significant) DL To Net 03 (most significant)
N45:10 DL From Net 04 (least significant) DL To Net 04 (least significant)
N45:11 DL From Net 04 (most significant) DL To Net 04 (most significant)
N45:12 DL From Net 05 (least significant) DL To Net 05 (least significant)
N45:13 DL From Net 05 (most significant) DL To Net 05 (most significant)
N45:14 DL From Net 06 (least significant) DL To Net 06 (least significant)
N45:15 DL From Net 06 (most significant) DL To Net 06 (most significant)
N45:16 DL From Net 07 (least significant) DL To Net 07 (least significant)
N45:17 DL From Net 07 (most significant) DL To Net 07 (most significant)
N45:18 DL From Net 08 (least significant) DL To Net 08 (least significant)
N45:19 DL From Net 08 (most significant) DL To Net 08 (most significant)
N45:20 DL From Net 09 (least significant) DL To Net 09 (least significant)
N45:21 DL From Net 09 (most significant) DL To Net 09 (most significant)
N45:22 DL From Net 10 (least significant) DL To Net 10 (least significant)
N45:23 DL From Net 10 (most significant) DL To Net 10 (most significant)
N45:24 DL From Net 11 (least significant) DL To Net 11 (least significant)
N45:25 DL From Net 11 (most significant) DL To Net 11 (most significant)
N45:26 DL From Net 12 (least significant) DL To Net 12 (least significant)
N45:27 DL From Net 12 (most significant) DL To Net 12 (most significant)
N45:28 DL From Net 13 (least significant) DL To Net 13 (least significant)
N45:29 DL From Net 13 (most significant) DL To Net 13 (most significant)
N45:30 DL From Net 14 (least significant) DL To Net 14 (least significant)
N45:31 DL From Net 14 (most significant) DL To Net 14 (most significant)
N45:32 DL From Net 15 (least significant) DL To Net 15 (least significant)
N45:33 DL From Net 15 (most significant) DL To Net 15 (most significant)
N45:34 DL From Net 16 (least significant) DL To Net 16 (least significant)
N45:35 DL From Net 16 (most significant) DL To Net 16 (most significant)

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DPI Device Object Class Code

Hexadecimal Decimal
0x92 146

Services
Service Code Implemented for: Service Name
Class Instance
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x10 Yes Yes Set_Attribute_Single

Instances

The number of instances depends on the number of components in the device.

The total number of components can be read in Instance 0, Class Attribute 4.
Instances Device Example Description
(Hex.) (Dec.)
0x0000…0x3FFF 0…16383 Host Drive 0 Class Attributes (Drive)
0x4000…0x43FF 16384…17407 Option Module 1 Drive Component 1
0x4400…0x47FF 17408…18431 Port 1 2 Drive Component 2

…
0x4800…0x4BFF 18432…19455 Port 2
0x4C00…0x4FFF 19456…20479 Port 3 16384 Class Attributes (Option Module)
0x5000…0x53FF 20480…21503 Port 4 16385 Option Module Component 1
…

…
0x5400…0x57FF 21504…22527 Port 5
0x5800…0x5BFF 22528…23551 Port 6
0x5C00…0x5FFF 23552…24575 Port 7
0x6000…0x63FF 24576…25599 Port 8
0x6400…0x67FF 25600… 26623 Port 9
0x6800…0x6BFF 26624…27647 Port 10
0x6C00…0x6FFF 27648…28671 Port 11
0x7000…0x73FF 28672…29695 Port 12
0x7400…0x77FF 29696…30719 Port 13
0x7800…0x7BFF 30720…31743 Port 14

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Class Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
0 Get Family Code USINT 0x00 = DPI Peripheral
0x90 = PowerFlex 750-Series Drive
0xA0 = 20-750-xxx Series Option Module
0xFF = HIM
1 Get Family Text STRING[16] Text identifying the device.
2 Set Language Code USINT 0 = English
1 = French
2 = Spanish
3 = Italian
4 = German
5 = Japanese
6 = Portuguese
7 = Mandarin Chinese
9 = Dutch
10 = Korean
3 Get Product Series USINT 1=A
2=B…
4 Get Number of Components USINT Number of components (for example, main control board, I/O
boards) in the device.
5 Set User Definable Text STRING[16] Text identifying the device with a user-supplied name.
6 Get Status Text STRING[12] Text describing the status of the device.
7 Get Configuration Code USINT Identification of variations.
8 Get Configuration Text STRING[16] Text identifying a variation of a family device.
9 Get Brand Code UINT 0x0001 = Allen-Bradley
11 Get NVS Checksum UINT A 16-bit checksum of the Nonvolatile Storage in a device.
12 Get Class Revision UINT 2 = DPI
13 Get Character Set Code USINT 0 = SCANport HIM
1 = ISO 8859-1 (Latin 1)
2 = ISO 8859-2 (Latin 2)
3 = ISO 8859-3 (Latin 3)
4 = ISO 8859-4 (Latin 4)
5 = ISO 8859-5 (Cyrillic)
6 = ISO 8859-6 (Arabic)
7 = ISO 8859-7 (Greek)
8 = ISO 8859-8 (Hebrew)
9 = ISO 8859-9 (Turkish)
10 = ISO 8859-10 (Nordic)
255 = ISO 10646 (Unicode)
14 Get Product Option Support BOOL[64]
15 Get Languages Supported STRUCT of:
USINT Number of Languages
USINT[n] Language Codes (see Class Attribute 2)
16 Get Date of Manufacture STRUCT of:
UINT Year
USINT Month
USINT Day
17 Get Product Revision STRUCT of:
USINT Major Firmware Release
USINT Minor Firmware Release
18 Get Serial Number UDINT Value between 0x00000000 and 0xFFFFFFFF
19 Set Language Selected USINT 0 = Default (HIM will prompt at start up)
1 = Language was selected (no prompt)
20 Set Customer-Generated Firmware STRING[36] GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) identifying customer firmware
flashed into the device.

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Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description

30 Get International Status Text STRINGN Text describing the status of device with support for Unicode.
31 Get/Set International User Definable Text STRINGN Text identifying the device with a user-supplied name with
support for Unicode.
34 Get Key Information STRUCT of:
UDINT Rating Code
UDINT Device Serial Number
UINT Customization Code
UINT Customization Revision
UINT Brand Code
USINT Family Code
USINT Config Code
USINT Language Code
USINT Major Revision
USINT Minor Revision
USINT[16] Customer-Generated Firmware UUID
35 Get NVS CRC UDINT A 32-bit CRC of the Non-Volatile Storage in a device.
39 Get SI Driver Code UINT Code identifying the protocol between the device and host.
128 Get Customization Code UINT Code identifying the customized device.
129 Get Customization Revision Number UINT Revision of the customized device.
130 Get Customization Device Text STRING[32] Text identifying the customized device.

Instance Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
3 Get Component Name STRING[32] Name of the component
4 Get Component Firmware Revision STRUCT of:
USINT Major Revision
USINT Minor Revision
8 Get Component Serial Number UDINT Value between 0x00000000 and 0xFFFFFFFF
9 Get International Component Name STRINGN Name of the component with support for Unicode.

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DPI Parameter Object Class Code

Hexadecimal Decimal
0x93 147

To access ‘Host Config’ parameters, use the Host DPI Parameter Object (Class
Code 0x9F).

Instances
The number of instances depends on the number of parameters in the device.
The total number of parameters can be read in Instance 0, Attribute 0.
Instances Device Example Description
(Hex.) (Dec.)
0x0000…0x3FFF 0…16383 Host Drive 0 Class Attributes (Drive)
0x4000…0x43FF 16384…17407 Option Module 1 Drive Parameter 1 Attributes
0x4400…0x47FF 17408…18431 Port 1 2 Drive Parameter 2 Attributes

…
0x4800…0x4BFF 18432…19455 Port 2
0x4C00…0x4FFF 19456…20479 Port 3 16384 Class Attributes (Option Module)
0x5000…0x53FF 20480…21503 Port 4 16385 Option Module Parameter 1 Attributes

…
0x5400…0x57FF 21504…22527 Port 5
0x5800…0x5BFF 22528…23551 Port 6
0x5C00…0x5FFF 23552…24575 Port 7
0x6000…0x63FF 24576…25599 Port 8
0x6400…0x67FF 25600…26623 Port 9
0x6800…0x6BFF 26624…27647 Port 10
0x6C00…0x6FFF 27648…28671 Port 11
0x7000…0x73FF 28672…29695 Port 12
0x7400…0x77FF 29696…30719 Port 13
0x7800…0x7BFF 30720…31743 Port 14

Class Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
0 Get Number of Instances UINT Number of parameters in the device
1 Set Write Protect Password UINT 0 = Password disabled
n = Password value
2 Set NVS Command Write USINT 0 = No Operation
1 = Store values in active memory to NVS
2 = Load values in NVS to active memory
3 = Load default values to active memory
4 = Partial defaults
5 = System defaults
3 Get NVS Parameter Value Checksum UINT Checksum of all parameter values in a user set in NVS
4 Get NVS Link Value Checksum UINT Checksum of parameter links in a user set in NVS
5 Get First Accessible Parameter UINT First parameter available if parameters are protected by passwords. A ‘0’
indicates all parameters are protected.
7 Get Class Revision UINT 2 = DPI
8 Get First Parameter Processing Error UINT The first parameter that has been written with a value outside of its range.
A ‘0’ indicates no errors.
9 Set Link Command USINT 0 = No Operation
1 = Clear All Parameter Links (This does not clear links to function blocks.)

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Instance Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
6 Get DPI Offline Read Full STRUCT of:
BOOL[32] Descriptor
CONTAINER Offline Minimum value
CONTAINER Offline Maximum value
CONTAINER Offline Default value
STRING[16] Parameter name
STRING[4] Offline parameter units
UINT Online minimum parameter instance
UINT Online maximum parameter instance
UINT Online default parameter instance
UINT Multiplier parameter instance
UINT Divisor parameter instance
UINT Base parameter instance
UINT Offset parameter instance
USINT Formula number
USINT Pad byte (always zero)
UINT Help instance
UINT Pad word (always a value of zero)
CONTAINER Parameter value
UINT Multiplier
UNIT Divisor
UNIT Base
INT Offset
7 Get DPI Online Read Full STRUCT of:
BOOL[32] Descriptor (see page 118)
CONTAINER (1) Parameter value
CONTAINER Minimum value
CONTAINER Maximum value
CONTAINER Default value
UINT Next parameter
UINT Previous parameter
STRING[4] Units (for example, Amps, Hz)
UINT Multiplier (2)
UINT Divisor (2)
UINT Base (2)
INT Offset (2)
USINT[3] Link (source of the value) (0 = no link)
USINT Always zero (0)
STRING[16] Parameter name
8 Get DPI Descriptor BOOL[32] Descriptor (see page 118)
9 Get/Set DPI Parameter Value Various Parameter value in NVS. (3)
10 Get/Set DPI RAM Parameter Value Various Parameter value in temporary memory. Valid only for DPI drives.
11 Get/Set DPI Link USINT[3] Link (parameter or function block that is the source of the value)
(0 = no link)
12 Get Help Object Instance UINT ID for help text for this parameter
13 Get DPI Read Basic STRUCT of:
BOOL[32] Descriptor (see page 118)
CONTAINER Parameter value
CONTAINER Minimum value
CONTAINER Maximum value
CONTAINER Default value
STRING[16] Parameter name
STRING[4] Units (for example, Amps, Hz)
14 Get DPI Parameter Name STRING[16] Parameter name
15 Get DPI Parameter Alias STRING[16] Customer supplied parameter name.

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Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description

16 Get Parameter Processing Error USINT 0 = No error
1 = Value is less than the minimum
2 = Value is greater than the maximum
18 Get International DPI Offline Struct of:
Parameter Text STRINGN International parameter name
STRINGN International offline units
19 Get International DPI Online Struct of:
Parameter Text STRINGN International parameter name
STRINGN International online units
20 Get International DPI Online Struct of:
Read Full BOOL[32] Descriptor
CONTAINER Parameter value
CONTAINER Online minimum value
CONTAINER Online maximum value
CONTAINER Online default value
UINT Next
UINT Previous
UINT Multiplier
UINT Divisor
UINT Base
INT Offset
USINT[3] Link
USINT Pad word (always zero)
BOOL[32] Extended descriptor
STRINGN International parameter name
STRINGN International online parameter units
21 Get DPI Extended Descriptor UDINT Extended Descriptor (see page 119)
22 Get International DPI Offline Struct of:
Read Full BOOL Descriptor
CONTAINER Offline minimum value
CONTAINER Offline maximum value
CONTAINER Offline default value
UINT Online minimum parameter instance
UINT Online maximum parameter instance
UINT Online default parameter instance
UINT Multiplier parameter instance
UINT Divisor parameter instance
UINT Base parameter instance
UINT Offset parameter instance
USINT Formula number
USINT Pad word (always zero)
UINT Help instance
UINT Pad word (always a value of zero)
CONTAINER Parameter value
UINT Multiplier
UINT Divisor
UINT Base
INT Offset
BOOL[32] Extended DPI descriptor
STRINGN International DPI parameter name
STRINGN International DPI offline parameter units
(1) A CONTAINER is a 32-bit block of data that contains the data type used by a parameter value. If signed, the value is sign extended. Padding is used in the CONTAINER
to ensure that it is always 32-bits.
(2) This value is used in the formulas used to convert the parameter value between display units and internal units. See Formulas for Converting on page 120.
(3) Do NOT continually write parameter data to NVS. See the attention on page 73.

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Descriptor Attributes
Bit Name Description
0 Data Type (Bit 1) Right bit is least significant bit (0).
1 Data Type (Bit 2) 000 = USINT used as an array of Boolean
2 Data Type (Bit 3) 001 = UINT used as an array of Boolean
010 = USINT (8-bit integer)
011 = UINT (16-bit integer)
100 = UDINT (32-bit integer)
101 = TCHAR ((8-bit (not Unicode) or 16-bits (Unicode))
110 = REAL (32-bit floating point value)
111 = Use bits 16, 17, 18
3 Sign Type 0 = unsigned
1 = signed
4 Hidden 0 = visible
1 = hidden
5 Not a Link Sink 0 = May be the sink end of a link
1 = May not be the sink end of a link
6 Not Recallable 0 = Recallable from NVS
1 = Not Recallable from NVS
7 ENUM 0 = No ENUM text
1 = ENUM text
8 Writable 0 = Read only
1 = Read/write
9 Not Writable When Enabled 0 = Writable when enabled (for example, drive running)
1 = Not writable when enabled
10 Instance 0 = Parameter value is not a Reference to another parameter
1 = Parameter value refers to another parameter
11 Uses Bit ENUM Mask This parameter instance supports the Bit ENUM Mask attribute. For more information, see the definition of the attribute.
12 Decimal Place (Bit 0) Number of digits to the right of the decimal point.
13 Decimal Place (Bit 1) 0000 = 0
14 Decimal Place (Bit 2) 1111 = 15
15 Decimal Place (Bit 3)
16 Extended Data Type (Bit 4) Bit 16 is the least significant bit.
17 Extended Data Type (Bit 5) 000 = Reserved
18 Extended Data Type (Bit 6) 001 = UDINT used as an array of Boolean
010 = Reserved
011 = Reserved
100 = Reserved
101 = Reserved
110 = Reserved
111 = Reserved
19 Parameter Exists Used to mark parameters that are not available to network tools.
20 Not Used Reserved
21 Formula Links Indicates the Formula Data is derived from other parameters.
22 Access Level (Bit 1) A 3-bit field used to control access to parameter data.
23 Access Level (Bit 2)
24 Access Level (Bit 3)
25 Writable ENUM ENUM text: 0 = Read Only, 1 = Read/Write
26 Not a Link Source 0 = May be the source end of a link
1 = May not be the source end of a link
27 Enhanced Bit ENUM Parameter supports enhanced bit ENUMs.
28 Enhanced ENUM Parameter supports enhanced ENUMs.
29 Uses DPI Limits Object Parameter uses the DPI Limits Object. Intelligent offline tools make use of the Limits Object to select limits and units.
30 Extended Descriptor Parameter uses Extended Descriptor bits, which can be obtained by reading the DPI Extended Descriptor attribute for this parameter.
31 Always Upload/Download Parameter shall always be included in uploads and downloads.

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Extended Descriptor Attributes

Bit Name Description
0 Indirect Mode 0 = Analog (selects entire parameters)
1 = Digital (selects individual bits within parameters)
1 Indirect Type 0 Analog input list (Instance 0xFFFF)
2 Indirect Type 1 Digital input list (Instance 0xFFFE)
3 Indirect Type 2 Feedback list (Instance 0xFFFD)
4 Indirect Type 3 Analog output list (Instance 0xFFFC)
5 Indirect Type 4 Digital output list (Instance 0xFFFB)
6 Indirect Type 5 Undefined (Instance 0xFFFA)
7 Indirect Type 6 Undefined (Instance 0xFFF9)
8 Indirect Type 7 Undefined (Instance 0xFFF8)
9 Indirect Type 8 Undefined (Instance 0xFFF7)
10 Indirect Type 9 Undefined (Instance 0xFFF6)
11 Indirect Type 10 Undefined (Instance 0xFFF5)
12 Indirect Type 11 Undefined (Instance 0xFFF4)
13 Indirect Type 12 Undefined (Instance 0xFFF3)
14 Indirect Type 13 Undefined (Instance 0xFFF2)
15 Indirect Type 14 Parameter-specific list
16 FP Max Decimals Bit 0 These four bits are used on REAL parameters only. They indicate the maximum number of decimal places to be
17 FP Max Decimals Bit 1 displayed for small values. A value of 0 indicates to not limit the number of decimal places used.
18 FP Max Decimals Bit 2
19 FP Max Decimals Bit 1
20 Extended Parameter 0 = Not an Extended Parameter Reference
Reference 1 = Extended Parameter Reference
An Extended Parameter Reference contains a reference to another parameter. The value is formatted the same as
an analog mode Indirect Selector parameter (SSpppp, where SS = slot number of device to which this Extended
Parameter Reference is pointing, and pppp = number of the parameter or diagnostic item to which this Extended
Parameter Reference is pointing). Note that an Extended Parameter Reference can only select parameters unlike
an Indirect Selector. An Extended Parameter Reference could be used to configure a Datalink or show the source of
a Reference (among other uses).
21 Uses Rating Table Object This parameter has rating-dependent defaults and limits that can be obtained from the Rating Table Object. The
Offline Read Full will include the default value for the smallest rating and limits that will accommodate the full
range of values allowed in the family of devices using this particular combination of Family Code and Config Code.
The Online Read Full will include the rating-dependent default and limit values for this particular combination of
Family Code, Config Code, and Rating Code.
22 Writable Referenced This bit must be zero unless the parameter is an Extended Parameter Reference. If the parameter is an Extended
Parameter Parameter Reference, then:
0 = The referenced parameter may be read-only or writable.
1 = The referenced parameter must always be writable (including while running).
23 Disallow Zero This bit must be zero unless the parameter is an Indirect Selector or Extended Parameter Reference. If the
parameter is an Indirect Selector or Extended Parameter Reference, then:
0 = Allow zero
1 = Disallow zero
If this bit is cleared (indicating that a value of zero is allowed), the device must support the ‘Zero Text’ parameter
attribute so that a software tool or HIM can obtain text from the Zero Text parameter attribute.
If this bit is set (indicating that a value of zero is disallowed), a software tool or HIM will not allow the user to enter
a value of zero.
24 Datalink Out This bit is used by offline tools and indicates that this is a Datalink Out parameter. Bit 20 must also be set.
25 Datalink In This bit is used by offline tools and indicates that this is a Datalink In parameter. Bits 20 and 22 must also be set.
26 Not Writable While IO This parameter cannot be written if the I/O data being exchanged between the Host and the peripheral is valid.
Active
27 Command Parameter This parameter commands the drive to take an action, such as ‘Reset Defaults’ or ‘Autotune’, and then returns to a
value of zero. Offline software tools will not allow setting this parameter to anything other than a value of zero. If
an offline file contains a Command Parameter with a non-zero value, the offline software tool will change the
value to zero. Note that command parameters cannot have values that do not return to zero.

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Bit Name Description

28 Current Value Is Default This bit identifies a parameter that will not change if a ‘Reset Defaults’ is commanded. For example, if a drive
contains a Language parameter that is set to German, setting defaults will leave the parameter set to German.
Likewise, if the parameter is set to French, setting defaults will leave the parameter set to French.
29 Use Zero Text If the ‘Disallow Zero’ bit is set, this bit must be cleared. If the ‘Disallow Zero’ bit is cleared, then:
0 = Use Disabled Text parameter class attribute.
1 = Use Zero Text parameter instance attribute.
30-31 Reserved Reserved

Formulas for Converting

Display Value = ((Internal Value + Offset) x Multiplier x Base) / (Divisor x 10 Decimal Places))
Internal Value = ((Display Value x Divisor x 10 Decimal Places) / (Multiplier x Base)) - Offset

Common Services
Service Code Implemented for: Service Name
Class Instance
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x10 Yes Yes Set_Attribute_Single

Object Specific Services

Service Code Implemented for: Service Name Allocation Size (in bytes)
Class Instance Par. Number Par. Value
0x4D Yes No Get_Attributes_Scattered 4 4
0x4E Yes No Set_Attributes_Scattered 4 4

The table below lists the parameters for the Get_Attributes_Scattered and
Set_Attributes_Scattered object-specific service:
Name Data Type Description
Parameter Number UDINT Parameter to read or write
Parameter Value UDINT Parameter value to read or write (zero when reading)

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DPI Fault Object Class Code

Hexadecimal Decimal
0x97 151

Products such as PowerFlex drives use this object for faults. Option modules use
this object for events.

Services
Service Code Implemented for: Service Name
Class Instance
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x10 Yes No Set_Attribute_Single

Instances

The number of instances depends on the maximum number of faults or events

supported in the queue. The maximum number of faults/events can be read in
Instance 0, Attribute 2.
Instances Device Example Description
(Hex.) (Dec.)
0x0000…0x3FFF 0…16383 Host Drive 0 Class Attributes (Drive)
0x4000…0x43FF 16384…17407 Option Module 1 Most Recent Drive Fault
0x4400…0x47FF 17408…18431 Port 1 2
… Second Most Recent Drive Fault

…
0x4800…0x4BFF 18432…19455 Port 2
0x4C00…0x4FFF 19456…20479 Port 3 16384 Class Attributes (Option Module)
0x5000…0x53FF 20480…21503 Port 4 16385 Most Recent Option Module Event
…

…
0x5400…0x57FF 21504…22527 Port 5
0x5800…0x5BFF 22528…23551 Port 6
0x5C00…0x5FFF 23552…24575 Port 7
0x6000…0x63FF 24576…25599 Port 8
0x6400…0x67FF 25600…26623 Port 9
0x6800…0x6BFF 26624…27647 Port 10
0x6C00…0x6FFF 27648…28671 Port 11
0x7000…0x73FF 28672…29695 Port 12
0x7400…0x77FF 29696…30719 Port 13
0x7800…0x7BFF 30720…31743 Port 14

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Class Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
1 Get Class Revision UINT Revision of object
2 Get Number of Instances UINT Maximum number of faults/events that the device
can record in its queue
3 Set Fault Command Write USINT 0 = No Operation
1 = Clear Fault/Event
2 = Clear Fault/Event Queue
3 = Reset Device
4 Get Fault Trip Instance Read UINT Fault that tripped the device. For option modules,
this value is always 1 when faulted.
5 Get Fault Data List STRUCT of:
USINT Number of parameters instances
USINT Pad byte (always zero)
UINT[n] Array of parameter instance numbers
6 Get Number of Recorded Faults UINT Number of faults/events in the queue. A ‘0’
indicates the fault queue is empty.
7 Get Fault Parameter Reference UINT Reserved

Instance Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
0 Get Full/All Information STRUCT of UINT Fault code
STRUCT of: Fault source
USINT DPI port
USINT DPI Device Object
STRING[16] Fault text
STRUCT of: Fault time stamp
LWORD Timer value (0 = timer not supported)
BOOL[16] BOOL[0]: (0 = invalid data, 1 = valid data)
BOOL[1]: (0 = elapsed time, 1 = real time)
BOOL[2…15]: Not used
UINT Help Object Instance
CONTAINER[n] Fault data
1 Get Basic Information STRUCT of UINT Fault code
STRUCT of: Fault source
USINT DPI port
USINT DPI Device Object
STRUCT of: Fault time stamp
LWORD Timer value (0 = timer not supported)
BOOL[16] BOOL[0]: (0 = invalid data, 1 = valid data)
BOOL[1]: (0 = elapsed time, 1 = real time)
BOOL[2…15]: Not used
2 Get International Fault Text STRINGN Text describing the fault with support for Unicode.

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DPI Alarm Object Class Code

Hexadecimal Decimal
0x98 152

Products such as PowerFlex drives use this object for alarms or warnings. Option
modules do not support this object.

Services
Service Code Implemented for: Service Name
Class Instance
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x10 Yes Yes Set_Attribute_Single

Instances

The number of instances depends on the maximum number of alarms supported

by the queue. The maximum number of alarms can be read in Instance 0,
Attribute 2.
Instances Device Example Description
(Hex.) (Dec.)
0x0000…0x3FFF 0…16383 Host Drive 0 Class Attributes (Drive)
Only host devices can have alarms. 1 Most Recent Alarm
2 Second Most Recent Alarm
…

Class Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
1 Get Class Revision UINT Revision of object
2 Get Number of Instances UINT Maximum number of alarms that the
device can record in its queue
3 Set Alarm Command Write USINT 0 = No Operation
1 = Clear Alarm
2 = Clear Alarm Queue
3 = Reset Device
4 Get Alarm Data List STRUCT of:
USINT Number of parameter instances
USINT Pad byte (always zero)
UINT[n] Array of parameter instance numbers
5 Get Number of Recorded Alarms UINT Number of alarms in the queue. A ‘0’
indicates the alarm queue is empty.

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Instance Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
0 Get Full/All Information STRUCT of UINT Alarm code
STRUCT of: Alarm source
USINT DPI port
USINT DPI Device Object
STRING[16] Alarm text
STRUCT of: Alarm time stamp
LWORD Timer value (0 = timer not supported)
BOOL[16] BOOL[0]: (0 = invalid data, 1 = valid data)
BOOL[1]: (0 = elapsed time, 1 = real time)
BOOL[2…15] Reserved
UINT Reserved
CONTAINER[n] Reserved
1 Get Basic Information STRUCT of UINT Alarm code
STRUCT of: Alarm source
USINT DPI port
USINT DPI Device Object
STRUCT of: Alarm time stamp
LWORD Timer value (0 = timer not supported)
BOOL[16] BOOL[0]: (0 = invalid data, 1 = valid data)
BOOL[1]: (0 = elapsed time, 1 = real time)
BOOL[2…15] Reserved
2 Get International Alarm Text STRINGN Text describing the alarm with support for Unicode.

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DPI Diagnostic Object Class Code

Hexadecimal Decimal
0x99 153

Services
Service Code Implemented for: Service Name
Class Instance
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x10 Yes Yes Set_Attribute_Single

Instances

The number of instances depends on the maximum number of diagnostic items

in the device. The total number of diagnostic items can be read in Instance 0,
Attribute 2.
Instances Device Example Description
(Hex.) (Dec.)
0x0000…0x3FFF 0…16383 Host Drive 0 Class Attributes (Drive)
0x4000…0x43FF 16384…17407 Option Module 1 Drive Diagnostic Item 1
0x4400…0x47FF 17408…18431 Port 1 2 Drive Diagnostic Item 2

…
0x4800…0x4BFF 18432…19455 Port 2
0x4C00…0x4FFF 19456…20479 Port 3 16384 Class Attributes (Option Module)
0x5000…0x53FF 20480…21503 Port 4 16385
… Option Module Diagnostic Item 1

…
0x5400…0x57FF 21504…22527 Port 5
0x5800…0x5BFF 22528…23551 Port 6
0x5C00…0x5FFF 23552…24575 Port 7
0x6000…0x63FF 24576…25599 Port 8
0x6400…0x67FF 25600…26623 Port 9
0x6800…0x6BFF 26624…27647 Port 10
0x6C00…0x6FFF 27648…28671 Port 11
0x7000…0x73FF 28672…29695 Port 12
0x7400…0x77FF 29696…30719 Port 13
0x7800…0x7BFF 30720…31743 Port 14

Class Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
1 Get Class Revision UINT 1
2 Get Number of Instances UINT Number of diagnostic items in the device
3 Get ENUM Offset UINT DPI ENUM object instance offset

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Instance Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
0 Get Full/All Information STRUCT of:
BOOL[32] Descriptor (see page 118)
CONTAINER (1) Value
CONTAINER Minimum value
CONTAINER Maximum value
CONTAINER Default value
UINT Pad Word
UINT Pad Word
STRING[4] Units (for example, Amps, Hz)
UINT Multiplier (2)
UINT Divisor (2)
UINT Base (2)
INT Offset (2)
UDINT Link (source of the value) (0 = no link)
STRING[16] Diagnostic name text
1 Get/Set Value Various Diagnostic item value
2 Get International Diagnostic Struct of:
Item Text STRINGN Diagnostic name text
STRINGN Diagnostic units text
3 Get International Full Read All STRUCT of:
BOOL[32] Descriptor
CONTAINER Value
CONTAINER Minimum
CONTAINER Maximum
CONTAINER Default
UINT Pad word
UINT Pad word
UINT Multiplier
UINT Divisor
UINT Base
INT Offset
UDINT Pad
BOOL[32] Extended descriptor
STRINGN Diagnostic name text
STRINGN Diagnostic units text
(1) A CONTAINER is a 32-bit block of data that contains the data type used by a value. If signed, the value is sign extended. Padding is used in
the CONTAINER to ensure that it is always 32-bits.
(2) This value is used in the formulas used to convert the value between display units and internal units. See Formulas for Converting on
page 120.

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DPI Time Object Class Code

Hexadecimal Decimal
0x9B 155

Services
Service Code Implemented for: Service Name
Class Instance
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x10 Yes Yes Set_Attribute_Single

Instances

The number of instances depends on the number of timers in the device. Instance
1 is always reserved for a real-time clock although a device may not support it.
The total number of timers can be read in Instance 0, Attribute 2.
Instances Device Example Description
(Hex.) (Dec.)
0x0000…0x3FFF 0…16383 Host Drive 0 Class Attributes (Drive)
0x4000…0x43FF 16384…17407 Option Module 1 Real Time Clock (Predefined)
(not always supported)
0x4400…0x47FF 17408…18431 Port 1 2 Timer 1
0x4800…0x4BFF 18432…19455 Port 2 3 Timer 2

…
0x4C00…0x4FFF 19456…20479 Port 3
0x5000…0x53FF 20480…21503 Port 4
0x5400…0x57FF 21504…22527 Port 5
0x5800…0x5BFF 22528…23551 Port 6
0x5C00…0x5FFF 23552…24575 Port 7
0x6000…0x63FF 24576…25599 Port 8
0x6400…0x67FF 25600…26623 Port 9
0x6800…0x6BFF 26624…27647 Port 10
0x6C00…0x6FFF 27648…28671 Port 11
0x7000…0x73FF 28672…29695 Port 12
0x7400…0x77FF 29696…30719 Port 13
0x7800…0x7BFF 30720…31743 Port 14

Class Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
1 Get Class Revision UINT Revision of object
2 Get Number of Instances UINT Number of timers in the object, excluding the real time clock that is
predefined.
3 Get First Device Specific Timer UINT Instance of the first timer that is not predefined.
4 Set Time Command Write USINT 0 = No Operation
1 = Clear all timers (Does not clear real time clock or read only timers)
5 Get Number of Supported Time Zones UINT Number of time zones described in the Time Zone List attribute.
6 Get Time Zone List STRUCT Identifies a time zone.
7 Get/Set Active Time Zone ID UINT The ID field of the Time Zone List structure for the desired time zone.

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Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description

8 Get Active Time Zone Data Struct of:
INT Standard bias
USINT Standard month
USINT Standard day of week
USINT Standard week
USINT Standard hour
USINT Standard minute
USINT Standard second
INT Daylight offset
USINT Daylight month
USINT Daylight day of week
USINT Daylight week
USINT Daylight hour
USINT Daylight minute
USINT Daylight second
9 Get/Set Custom Time Zone Data Struct of:
INT Standard bias
USINT Standard month
USINT Standard day of week
USINT Standard week
USINT Standard hour
USINT Standard minute
USINT Standard second
INT Daylight offset
USINT Daylight month
USINT Daylight day of week
USINT Daylight week
USINT Daylight hour
USINT Daylight minute
USINT Daylight second

Instance Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
0 Get Read Full STRUCT of:
STRING[16] Name of the timer
LWORD or STRUCT Elapsed time in milliseconds unless timer is a real time clock (see attribute 2)
BOOL[16] See Attribute 3
1 Get Timer Text STRING[16] Name of the timer
2 Get/Set Timer Value LWORD -or- Elapsed time in milliseconds unless the timer is a real time clock.
STRUCT of: Real Time Clock Data:
UINT Milliseconds (0…999)
USINT Seconds (0…59)
USINT Minutes (0…59)
USINT Hours (0…23)
USINT Days (1…31)
USINT Months (1 = January, 12 = December)
USINT Years (since 1972)
3 Get Timer Descriptor BOOL[16] BOOL[0]: (0 = invalid data, 1 = valid data)
BOOL[1]: (0 = elapsed time, 1 = real time)
BOOL[2…15]: Not used
4 Get International Read Full Struct of:
STRINGN International timer text
STRUCT Timer value
BOOL[16] Timer descriptor
5 Get International Timer Text STRINGN Name of this timer
6 Get Clock Status BOOL[32] Identifies clock status
8 Get/Set Number of Leap Seconds INT Identifies the current number of Leap Seconds.
9 Get Clock Options BOOL[32] Identifies the optional functionality available in the device's System Clock.
10 Get/Set Clock Options Enable BOOL[32] Identifies which of the clock's options are enabled.

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Host DPI Parameter Object Class Code

Hexadecimal Decimal
0x9F 159

To access ‘Device’ parameters, use the DPI Parameter Object (Class Code 0x93).

Instances

The number of instances depends on the number of parameters in the device.

The total number of parameters can be read in Instance 0, Attribute 0.
Instances Device Example Description
(Hex.) (Dec.)
0x0000…0x3FFF 0…16383 Reserved 16384 Class Attributes (Option Module)
0x4000…0x43FF 16384…17407 Option Module 16385 Option Module Parameter 1 Attributes
0x4400…0x47FF 17408…18431 Port 1 16386 Option Module Parameter 2 Attributes

…
0x4800…0x4BFF 18432…19455 Port 2
0x4C00…0x4FFF 19456…20479 Port 3 17408 Class Attributes (HIM)
0x5000…0x53FF 20480…21503 Port 4 17409 HIM Parameter 1 Attributes
0x5400…0x57FF 21504…22527 Port 5 17410 HIM Parameter 2 Attributes

…
0x5800…0x5BFF 22528…23551 Port 6
0x5C00…0x5FFF 23552…24575 Port 7
0x6000…0x63FF 24576…25599 Port 8
0x6400…0x67FF 25600…26623 Port 9
0x6800…0x6BFF 26624…27647 Port 10
0x6C00…0x6FFF 27648…28671 Port 11
0x7000…0x73FF 28672…29695 Port 12
0x7400…0x77FF 29696…30719 Port 13
0x7800…0x7BFF 30720…31743 Port 14

Class Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
0 Get Number of Instances UINT Number of parameters in the device
1 Set Write Protect Password UINT 0 = Password disabled
n = Password
2 Set NVS Command Write USINT 0 = No Operation
1 = Store values in active memory to NVS
2 = Load values in NVS to active memory
3 = Load default values to active memory
3 Get NVS Parameter Value Checksum UINT Checksum of all parameter values in a user set in NVS
4 Get NVS Link Value Checksum UINT Checksum of parameter links in a user set in NVS
5 Get First Accessible Parameter UINT First parameter available if parameters are protected by passwords.
A ‘0’ indicates all parameters are protected.
7 Get Class Revision UINT 2 = DPI
8 Get First Parameter Processing Error UINT The first parameter that has been written with a value outside of its
range. A ‘0’ indicates no errors.
9 Set Link Command USINT 0 = No Operation
1 = Clear All Parameter Links (This does not clear links to function
blocks.)

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Instance Attributes
Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description
6 Get DPI Offline Read Full STRUCT of:
BOOL[32] Descriptor
CONTAINER Offline Minimum value
CONTAINER Offline Maximum value
CONTAINER Offline Default value
STRING[16] Parameter name
STRING[4] Offline parameter units
UINT Online minimum parameter instance
UINT Online maximum parameter instance
UINT Online default parameter instance
UINT Multiplier parameter instance
UINT Divisor parameter instance
UINT Base parameter instance
UINT Offset parameter instance
USINT Formula number
USINT Pad byte (always zero)
UINT Help instance
UINT Pad word (always a value of zero)
CONTAINER Parameter value
UINT Multiplier
UNIT Divisor
UNIT Base
INT Offset
7 Get DPI Online Read Full STRUCT of:
BOOL[32] Descriptor (see page 132)
CONTAINER(1) Parameter value
CONTAINER Minimum value
CONTAINER Maximum value
CONTAINER Default value
UINT Next parameter
UINT Previous parameter
STRING[4] Units (for example, Amps, Hz)
UINT Multiplier (2)
UINT Divisor (2)
UINT Base (2)
INT Offset (2)
USINT[3] Link (source of the value) (0 = no link)
USINT Always zero (0)
STRING[16] Parameter name
8 Get DPI Descriptor BOOL[32] Descriptor (see page 132)
9 Get/Set DPI Parameter Value Various Parameter value in NVS. (3)
10 Get/Set DPI RAM Parameter Value Various Parameter value in temporary memory. Valid only for DPI drives.
11 Get/Set DPI Link USINT[3] Link (parameter or function block that is the source of the value)
(0 = no link)
12 Get Help Object Instance UINT ID for help text for this parameter
13 Get DPI Read Basic STRUCT of:
BOOL[32] Descriptor (see page 132)
CONTAINER Parameter value
CONTAINER Minimum value
CONTAINER Maximum value
CONTAINER Default value
STRING[16] Parameter name
STRING[4] Units (for example, Amps, Hz)
14 Get DPI Parameter Name STRING[16] Parameter name
15 Get DPI Parameter Alias STRING[16] Customer supplied parameter name.

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Attribute ID Access Rule Name Data Type Description

16 Get Parameter Processing Error USINT 0 = No error
1 = Value is less than the minimum
2 = Value is greater than the maximum
18 Get International DPI Offline Struct of:
Parameter Text STRINGN International parameter name
STRINGN International offline units
19 Get International DPI Online Struct of:
Parameter Text STRINGN International parameter name
STRINGN International online units
20 Get International DPI Online Struct of:
Read Full BOOL[32] Descriptor
CONTAINER Parameter value
CONTAINER Online minimum value
CONTAINER Online maximum value
CONTAINER Online default value
UINT Next
UINT Previous
UINT Multiplier
UINT Divisor
UINT Base
INT Offset
USINT[3] Link
USINT Pad word (always zero)
BOOL[32] Extended descriptor
STRINGN International parameter name
STRINGN International online parameter units
21 Get DPI Extended Descriptor UDINT Extended Descriptor (see page 133)
22 Get International DPI Offline Struct of:
Read Full BOOL Descriptor
CONTAINER Offline minimum value
CONTAINER Offline maximum value
CONTAINER Offline default value
UINT Online minimum parameter instance
UINT Online maximum parameter instance
UINT Online default parameter instance
UINT Multiplier parameter instance
UINT Divisor parameter instance
UINT Base parameter instance
UINT Offset parameter instance
USINT Formula number
USINT Pad word (always zero)
UINT Help instance
UINT Pad word (always a value of zero)
CONTAINER Parameter value
UINT Multiplier
UINT Divisor
UINT Base
INT Offset
BOOL[32] Extended DPI descriptor
STRINGN International DPI parameter name
STRINGN International DPI offline parameter units
(1) A CONTAINER is a 32-bit block of data that contains the data type used by a parameter value. If signed, the value is sign extended. Padding is used in the CONTAINER
to ensure that it is always 32-bits.
(2) This value is used in the formulas used to convert the parameter value between display units and internal units. See Formulas for Converting on page 134.
(3) Do NOT continually write parameter data to NVS. See the attention on page 73.

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Descriptor Attributes
Bit Name Description
0 Data Type (Bit 1) Right bit is least significant bit (0).
1 Data Type (Bit 2) 000 = USINT used as an array of Boolean
2 Data Type (Bit 3) 001 = UINT used as an array of Boolean
010 = USINT (8-bit integer)
011 = UINT (16-bit integer)
100 = UDINT (32-bit integer)
101 = TCHAR ((8-bit (not Unicode) or 16-bits (Unicode))
110 = REAL (32-bit floating point value)
111 = Use bits 16, 17, 18
3 Sign Type 0 = unsigned
1 = signed
4 Hidden 0 = visible
1 = hidden
5 Not a Link Sink 0 = May be the sink end of a link
1 = May not be the sink end of a link
6 Not Recallable 0 = Recallable from NVS
1 = Not Recallable from NVS
7 ENUM 0 = No ENUM text
1 = ENUM text
8 Writable 0 = Read only
1 = Read/write
9 Not Writable When Enabled 0 = Writable when enabled (for example, drive running)
1 = Not writable when enabled
10 Instance 0 = Parameter value is not a Reference to another parameter
1 = Parameter value refers to another parameter
11 Uses Bit ENUM Mask This parameter instance supports the Bit ENUM Mask attribute. For more information, see the definition of the attribute.
12 Decimal Place (Bit 0) Number of digits to the right of the decimal point.
13 Decimal Place (Bit 1) 0000 = 0
14 Decimal Place (Bit 2) 1111 = 15
15 Decimal Place (Bit 3)
16 Extended Data Type (Bit 4) Bit 16 is the least significant bit.
17 Extended Data Type (Bit 5) 000 = Reserved
18 Extended Data Type (Bit 6) 001 = UDINT used as an array of Boolean
010 = Reserved
011 = Reserved
100 = Reserved
101 = Reserved
110 = Reserved
111 = Reserved
19 Parameter Exists Used to mark parameters that are not available to network tools.
20 Not Used Reserved
21 Formula Links Indicates the Formula Data is derived from other parameters.
22 Access Level (Bit 1) A 3-bit field used to control access to parameter data.
23 Access Level (Bit 2)
24 Access Level (Bit 3)
25 Writable ENUM ENUM text: 0 = Read Only, 1 = Read/Write
26 Not a Link Source 0 = May be the source end of a link
1 = May not be the source end of a link
27 Enhanced Bit ENUM Parameter supports enhanced bit ENUMs.
28 Enhanced ENUM Parameter supports enhanced ENUMs.
29 Uses DPI Limits Object Parameter uses the DPI Limits Object.
Intelligent offline tools make use of the Limits Object to select limits and units.
30 Extended Descriptor Parameter uses Extended Descriptor bits, which can be obtained by reading the DPI Extended Descriptor attribute for this parameter.
31 Always Upload/Download Parameter shall always be included in uploads and downloads.

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Extended Descriptor Attributes

Bit Name Description
0 Indirect Mode 0 = Analog (selects entire parameters)
1 = Digital (selects individual bits within parameters)
1 Indirect Type 0 Analog input list (Instance 0xFFFF)
2 Indirect Type 1 Digital input list (Instance 0xFFFE)
3 Indirect Type 2 Feedback list (Instance 0xFFFD)
4 Indirect Type 3 Analog output list (Instance 0xFFFC)
5 Indirect Type 4 Digital output list (Instance 0xFFFB)
6 Indirect Type 5 Undefined (Instance 0xFFFA)
7 Indirect Type 6 Undefined (Instance 0xFFF9)
8 Indirect Type 7 Undefined (Instance 0xFFF8)
9 Indirect Type 8 Undefined (Instance 0xFFF7)
10 Indirect Type 9 Undefined (Instance 0xFFF6)
11 Indirect Type 10 Undefined (Instance 0xFFF5)
12 Indirect Type 11 Undefined (Instance 0xFFF4)
13 Indirect Type 12 Undefined (Instance 0xFFF3)
14 Indirect Type 13 Undefined (Instance 0xFFF2)
15 Indirect Type 14 Parameter-specific list
16 FP Max Decimals Bit 0 These four bits are used on REAL parameters only. They indicate the maximum number of decimal places to be
17 FP Max Decimals Bit 1 displayed for small values. A value of 0 indicates to not limit the number of decimal places used.
18 FP Max Decimals Bit 2
19 FP Max Decimals Bit 1
20 Extended Parameter Reference 0 = Not an Extended Parameter Reference
1 = Extended Parameter Reference
An Extended Parameter Reference contains a reference to another parameter. The value is formatted the same as
an analog mode Indirect Selector parameter (SSpppp, where SS = slot number of device to which this Extended
Parameter Reference is pointing, and pppp = number of the parameter or diagnostic item to which this Extended
Parameter Reference is pointing). Note that an Extended Parameter Reference can only select parameters unlike
an Indirect Selector. An Extended Parameter Reference could be used to configure a Datalink or show the source of
a Reference (among other uses).
21 Uses Rating Table Object This parameter has rating-dependent defaults and limits that can be obtained from the Rating Table Object. The
Offline Read Full will include the default value for the smallest rating and limits that will accommodate the full
range of values allowed in the family of devices using this particular combination of Family Code and Config Code.
The Online Read Full will include the rating-dependent default and limit values for this particular combination of
Family Code, Config Code, and Rating Code.
22 Writable Referenced This bit must be zero unless the parameter is an Extended Parameter Reference. If the parameter is an Extended
Parameter Parameter Reference, then:
0 = The referenced parameter may be read-only or writable.
1 = The referenced parameter must always be writable (including while running).
23 Disallow Zero This bit must be zero unless the parameter is an Indirect Selector or Extended Parameter Reference. If the
parameter is an Indirect Selector or Extended Parameter Reference, then:
0 = Allow zero
1 = Disallow zero
If this bit is cleared (indicating that a value of zero is allowed), the device must support the ‘Zero Text’ parameter
attribute so that a software tool or HIM can obtain text from the Zero Text parameter attribute.
If this bit is set (indicating that a value of zero is disallowed), a software tool or HIM will not allow the user to enter
a value of zero.
24 Datalink Out This bit is used by offline tools and indicates that this is a Datalink Out parameter. Bit 20 must also be set.
25 Datalink In This bit is used by offline tools and indicates that this is a Datalink In parameter. Bits 20 and 22 must also be set.
26 Not Writable While IO Active This parameter cannot be written if the I/O data being exchanged between the Host and the peripheral is valid.
27 Command Parameter This parameter commands the drive to take an action, such as ‘Reset Defaults’ or ‘Autotune’, and then returns to a
value of zero. Offline software tools will not allow setting this parameter to anything other than a value of zero. If
an offline file contains a Command Parameter with a non-zero value, the offline software tool will change the
value to zero. Note that command parameters cannot have values that do not return to zero.

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Bit Name Description

28 Current Value Is Default This bit identifies a parameter that will not change if a ‘Reset Defaults’ is commanded. For example, if a drive
contains a Language parameter that is set to German, setting defaults will leave the parameter set to German.
Likewise, if the parameter is set to French, setting defaults will leave the parameter set to French.
29 Use Zero Text If the ‘Disallow Zero’ bit is set, this bit must be cleared. If the ‘Disallow Zero’ bit is cleared, then:
0 = Use Disabled Text parameter class attribute.
1 = Use Zero Text parameter instance attribute.
30-31 Reserved Reserved

Formulas for Converting

Display Value = ((Internal Value + Offset) x Multiplier x Base) / (Divisor x 10 Decimal Places))
Internal Value = ((Display Value x Divisor x 10 Decimal Places) / (Multiplier x Base)) - Offset

Common Services
Service Code Implemented for: Service Name
Class Instance
0x0E Yes Yes Get_Attribute_Single
0x10 Yes Yes Set_Attribute_Single

Object Specific Services

Service Code Implemented for: Service Name Allocation Size (in bytes)
Class Instance Par. Number Par. Value
0x4D Yes No Get_Attributes_Scattered 4 4
0x4E Yes No Set_Attributes_Scattered 4 4

The table below lists the parameters for the Get_Attributes_Scattered and
Set_Attributes_Scattered object-specific service:
Name Data Type Description
Parameter Number UDINT Parameter to read or write
Parameter Value UDINT Parameter value to read or write (zero when reading)

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Logic Command/Status Words: PowerFlex

750-Series Drives

This appendix presents the definitions of the Logic Command and Logic Status
words that are used for PowerFlex 750-Series drives.

Logic Command Word

Logic Bits
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Command Description
x Normal Stop 0 = Not Normal Stop
1 = Normal Stop
x Start (1) 0 = Not Start
1 = Start
x Jog 1 (2) 0 = Not Jog 1 (Par. 556)
1 = Jog 1
x Clear Fault (3) 0 = Not Clear Fault
1 = Clear Fault
x x Unipolar Direction 00 = No Command
01 = Forward Command
10 = Reverse Command
11 = Hold Direction Control
x Manual 0 = Not Manual
1 = Manual
x Reserved
x x Accel Time 00 = No Command
01 = Use Accel Time 1 (Par. 535)
10 = Use Accel Time 2 (Par. 536)
11 = Use Present Time
x x Decel Time 00 = No Command
01 = Use Decel Time 1 (Par. 537)
10 = Use Decel Time 2 (Par. 538)
11 = Use Present Time
x Ref Select 1 000 = No Command
x Ref Select 2 001 = Ref A Select (Par. 545)
x Ref Select 3 010 = Ref B Select (Par. 550)
011 = Preset 3 (Par. 573)
100 = Preset 4 (Par. 574)
101 = Preset 5 (Par. 575)
110 = Preset 6 (Par. 576)
111 = Preset 7 (Par. 577)
x Reserved
x Coast Stop 0 = Not Coast to Stop
1 = Coast to Stop
x Current Limit Stop 0 = Not Current Limit Stop
1 = Current Limit Stop
x Run (4) 0 = Not Run
1 = Run
x Jog 2 (2) 0 = Not Jog 2 (Par. 557)
1 = Jog 2
x Reserved
x Reserved
x Reserved
x Reserved
x Reserved
x Reserved
x Reserved
x Reserved
x Reserved
x Reserved
x Reserved
x Reserved
(1) A Not Stop condition (logic bit 0 = 0) must first be present before a 1 = Start condition will start the drive.
(2) A Not Stop condition (logic bit 0 = 0) must first be present before a 1 = Jog 1/Jog 2 condition will jog the drive. A transition to a ‘0’ will stop the drive.
(3) To perform this command, the value must switch from ‘0’ to ‘1’.
(4) A Not Stop condition (logic bit 0 = 0) must first be present before a 1 = Run condition will run the drive. A transition to a ‘0’ will stop the drive.

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Logic Status Word

Logic Bits
31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Command Description
x Run Ready 0 = Not Ready to Run
1 = Ready to Run
x Active 0 = Not Active
1 = Active
x Command Direction 0 = Reverse
1 = Forward
x Actual Direction 0 = Reverse
1 = Forward
x Accelerating 0 = Not Accelerating
1 = Accelerating
x Decelerating 0 = Not Decelerating
1 = Decelerating
x Alarm 0 = No Alarm (Par. 959 and 960)
1 = Alarm
x Fault 0 = No Fault (Par. 952 and 953)
1 = Fault
x At Setpt Spd 0 = Not at Setpoint Speed
1 = At Setpoint Speed
x Manual 0 = Manual Mode Not Active
1 = Manual Mode Active
x Spd Ref ID 0 00000 = Reserved
x Spd Ref ID 1 00001 = Auto Ref A (Par. 545)
x Spd Ref ID 2 00010 = Auto Ref B (Par. 550)
00011 = Auto Preset Speed 3 (Par. 573)
x Spd Ref ID 3 00100 = Auto Preset Speed 4 (Par. 574)
x Spd Ref ID 4 00101 = Auto Preset Speed 5 (Par. 575)
00110 = Auto Preset Speed 6 (Par. 576)
00111 = Auto Preset Speed 7 (Par. 577)
01000 = Reserved
01001 = Reserved
01010 = Reserved
01011 = Reserved
01100 = Reserved
01101 = Reserved
01110 = Reserved
01111 = Reserved
10000 = Man Port 0
10001 = Man Port 1
10010 = Man Port 2
10011 = Man Port 3
10100 = Man Port 4
10101 = Man Port 5
10110 = Man Port 6
10111 = Reserved
11000 = Reserved
11001 = Reserved
11010 = Reserved
11011 = Reserved
11100 = Reserved
11101 = Man Port 13 (embedded ENET)
11110 = Man Port 14 (Drive Logix)
11111 = Alternate Man Ref Sel
x Reserved
x Running 0 = Not Running
1 = Running
x Jogging 0 = Not Jogging (Par. 556 and 557)
1 = Jogging
x Stopping 0 = Not Stopping
1 = Stopping
x DC Brake 0 = Not DC Brake
1 = DC Brake
x DB Active 0 = Not Dynamic Brake Active
1 = Dynamic Brake Active
x Speed Mode 0 = Not Speed Mode (Par. 309)
1 = Speed Mode
x Position Mode 0 = Not Position Mode (Par. 309)
1 = Position Mode
x Torque Mode 0 = Not Torque Mode (Par. 309)
1 = Torque Mode
x At Zero Speed 0 = Not at Zero Speed
1 =At Zero Speed
x At Home 0 = Not at Home
1 = At Home
x At Limit 0 = Not at Limit
1 = At Limit
x Current Limit 0 = Not at Current Limit
1 = At Current Limit
x Bus Freq Reg 0 = Not Bus Freq Reg
1 = Bus Freq Reg
x Enable On 0 = Not Enable On
1 = Enable On
x Motor Overload 0 = Not Motor Overload
1 = Motor Overload
x Regen 0 = Not Regen
1= Regen

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History of Changes

Topic Page
750COM-UM003A-EN-P, September 2009 137

This appendix summarizes the revisions to this manual. Reference this appendix
if you need information to determine what changes have been made across
multiple revisions. This may be especially useful if you are deciding to upgrade
your hardware or software based on information added with previous revisions of
this manual.

750COM-UM003A-EN-P, Change
September 2009 This was the first release of this manual.

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 Glossary

The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout this manual.
For definitions of terms not listed here, see the Allen-Bradley Industrial
Automation Glossary, publication AG-7.1.

Bridge A network device that can route messages from one network to another. A bridge
also refers to a communication module in a ControlLogix controller that
connects the controller to a network. See also scanner.

CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) CIP is the transport and application layer protocol used for messaging over
EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, and DeviceNet networks. The protocol is used for
implicit messaging (real-time I/O) and explicit messaging (configuration, data
collection, and diagnostics).

Connected Components Workbench The recommended tool for monitoring and configuring Allen-Bradley products
Software and network communication adapters. It can be used on computers running
various Microsoft Windows operating systems. You can obtain a free copy of
Connected Components Workbench software at http://www.ab.com/support/
abdrives/webupdate/software.html.

ControlFLASH A free software tool used to electronically update the firmware of Allen-Bradley
products and network communication adapters. ControlFLASH software is
downloaded automatically when the firmware revision file for the product being
updated is downloaded from the Allen-Bradley updates website to your
computer.

Controller A controller, also called programmable logic controller, is a solid-state control

system that has a user-programmable memory for storage of instructions to
implement specific functions such as I/O control, logic, timing, counting, report
generation, communication, arithmetic, and data file manipulation. A controller
consists of a central processor, input/output interface, and memory. See also
Scanner.

ControlNet Network An open producer-consumer communication network with features, such as

redundant media and deterministic I/O timing, designed for high-performance
or time-critical requirements.

General information about ControlNet and the ControlNet specification is

available on the ControlNet website at http://www.controlnet.org.

Data Rate The speed at which data is transferred on the ControlNet network (fixed at 5
Mbps).

Datalinks A Datalink is a type of pointer used by PowerFlex 750-Series drives to transfer

data to and from the controller. Datalinks allow specified parameter values to be
accessed or changed without using explicit messages. When active, each 32-bit
Datalink in a PowerFlex 750-Series drive consumes 4 bytes in the input image
table and/or 4 bytes in the output image table of the controller.

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DriveExplorer Software A tool for monitoring and configuring Allen-Bradley products and network
communication adapters. It can be used on computers running various Microsoft
Windows operating systems. DriveExplorer software, version 6.xx or later, can be
used to configure this adapter and connected drive. This software tool has been
discontinued and is now available as freeware at http://www.ab.com/support/
abdrives/webupdate/software.html. There are no plans to provide future updates
to this tool and the download is being provided ‘as-is’ for users that lost their
DriveExplorer CD, or need to configure legacy products not supported by
Connected Components Workbench software.

DriveTools SP Software A software suite designed for running on various Microsoft Windows operating
systems. This software suite provides a family of tools, including DriveExecutive
software (version 3.01 or later), that you can use to program, monitor, control,
troubleshoot, and maintain Allen-Bradley products. DriveTools SP software,
version 1.01 or later, can be used with PowerFlex 750-Series, PowerFlex 7-Class,
and PowerFlex 4-Class drives, and also legacy drives that implement a SCANport
communication interface. Information about DriveTools SP software can be
obtained at http://www.ab.com/drives/drivetools.

EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) Files Simple text files that are used by network configuration tools to describe
products so that you can easily commission them on a network. EDS files
describe a product device type and revision. EDS files for many Allen-Bradley
products can be found at http://www.ab.com/networks/eds.

Explicit Messaging Explicit messages are used to transfer data that does not require continuous
updates. They are typically used to configure, monitor, and diagnose devices over
the network.

Fault Action A fault action determines how the option module and connected drive act when
a communication fault (for example, a disconnected cable) occurs or when the
controller is switched out of run mode. The former uses a communication fault
action, and the latter uses an idle fault action.

Fault Configuration When communication is disrupted (for example, a cable is disconnected), the
option module and PowerFlex drive can respond with a user-defined fault
configuration. The user sets the data that is sent to the drive using specific fault
configuration parameters in the option module. When a fault action parameter is
set to use the fault configuration data and a fault occurs, the data from these
parameters is sent as the Logic Command, Reference, and/or Datalinks.

HIM (Human Interface Module) A device that can be used to configure and control a drive. The PowerFlex 20-
HIM-A6 or 20-HIM-C6S HIM can be used to configure PowerFlex 750-Series
drives and their connected peripherals.

Hold Last When communication is disrupted (for example, a cable is disconnected), the
option module and PowerFlex drive can respond by holding last. Hold last results
in the drive receiving the last data received via the network connection before the
disruption. If the drive was running and using the Reference from the option
module, it will continue to run at the same Reference.

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Idle Action An idle action determines how the option module and connected drive act when
the controller is switched out of run mode.

I/O Data I/O data, sometimes called ‘implicit messages’ or ‘input/output’, is time-critical
data such as a Logic Command and Reference. The terms ‘input’ (To Net) and
‘output’ (From Net) are defined from the controller’s point of view. Output is
produced by the controller and consumed by the option module. Input is
produced by the option module and consumed by the controller.

Logic Command/Logic Status The Logic Command is used to control the PowerFlex 750-Series drive (for
example, start, stop, and direction). It consists of one 32-bit word of output to the
option module from the network. The definitions of the bits in this word are
shown in Appendix D.

The Logic Status is used to monitor the PowerFlex 750-Series drive (for example,
operating state and motor direction). It consists of one 32-bit word of input from
the option module to the network. The definitions of the bits in this word are
shown in Appendix D.

Master-Slave Hierarchy An option module configured for a master-slave hierarchy exchanges data with
the master device. Usually, a network has one scanner which is the master device,
and all other devices (for example, drives with installed ControlNet option
modules) are slave devices.

On a network with multiple scanners (called a multi-master hierarchy), each slave

device must have one scanner specified as a master.

Node Address The valid range of ControlNet addresses is 1…99. The ControlNet option
module has two rotary switches or Device Parameter 05 - [Net Addr Cfg] to set
the ControlNet address. The option module reads the values of the switches only
at powerup.

NVS (Nonvolatile Storage) NVS is the permanent memory of a device. Devices such as the option module
and drive store parameters and other information in NVS so that they are not lost
when the device loses power. NVS is sometimes called ‘EEPROM’.

Option Module Devices such as drives, controllers, and computers usually require a network
communication option module to provide a communication interface between
them and a network such as ControlNet. An option module reads data on the
network and transmits it to the connected device. It also reads data in the device
and transmits it to the network.

The 20-750-CNETC ControlNet option module connects PowerFlex 750-

Series drives to a ControlNet network. Option modules are sometimes also called
‘adapters’, ‘cards’, ‘embedded communication options’, or ‘peripherals’. On
PowerFlex 750-Series drives, option modules can also be I/O modules, encoder
modules, safety modules, and so forth.

PCCC (Programmable Controller PCCC is the protocol used by some controllers to communicate with devices on
Communications Command) a network. Some software products (for example, DriveExplorer and
DriveExecutive software) also use PCCC to communicate.

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Ping A message that is sent on the network to determine if a node exists.

PowerFlex 750-Series (Architecture Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750-Series drives are part of the PowerFlex 7-Class
Class) Drives family of drives.

Producer/Consumer Network On producer/consumer networks, packets are identified by content rather than
an explicit destination. If a node needs the packet, it will accept the identifier and
consume the packet. The source therefore sends a packet once and all the nodes
consume the same packet if they need it. Data is produced once, regardless of the
number of consumers. Also, better synchronization than Master-Slave networks
is possible because data arrives at each node at the same time

Reference/Feedback The Reference is used to send a setpoint (for example, speed, frequency, and
torque) to the drive. It consists of one 32-bit word of output to the option
module from the network.

Feedback is used to monitor the speed of the drive. It consists of one 32-bit word
of input from the option module to the network.

RSLogix 5000 Software RSLogix 5000 software is a tool for configuring and monitoring controllers to
communicate with connected devices. It is a 32-bit application that runs on
various Windows operating systems. Information about RSLogix software can be
found at http://www.software.rockwell.com/rslogix. See also Studio 5000
environment.

RSNetWorx for ControlNet A software tool for configuring and monitoring ControlNet networks and
Software connected devices. It is a 32-bit application that runs on various Windows
operating systems. Information about RSNetWorx for ControlNet software can
be found at http://www.software.rockwell.com/rsnetworx.

Scanner A scanner is a separate module (of a multi-module controller) or a built-in

component (of a single-module controller) that provides communication with
option modules connected to a network. See also Controller.

SI (Serial Interface) A next generation communication interface used by various Allen-Bradley drives,
such as PowerFlex 750-Series drives.

Status Indicators LEDs that are used to report the status of the option module, network, and drive.
They are on the option module and can be viewed when the drive is powered and
its cover is removed.

Stop Action When communication is disrupted (for example, a cable is disconnected), the
option module and drive can respond with a stop action. A stop action results in
the drive receiving zero as values for Logic Command, Reference, and Datalink
data. If the drive was running and using the Reference from the option module, it
will stay running but at zero Reference.

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Studio 5000 Environment The Studio 5000 Engineering and Design Environment combines engineering
and design elements into a common environment. The first element in the Studio
5000 environment is the Logix Designer application. The Logix Designer
application is the rebranding of RSLogix 5000 software and will continue to be
the product to program Logix 5000 controllers for discrete, process, batch,
motion, safety, and drive-based solutions.

The Studio 5000 environment is the foundation for the future of Rockwell
Automation engineering design tools and capabilities. It is the one place for
design engineers to develop all the elements of their control system.

UDDT (User-Defined Data Type) A structure data type that you define during the development of an application
(for example, to convert 32-bit REAL parameter data for written and read values
to correctly display them in human readable format).

Update The process of updating firmware in a device. The option module can be updated
using various Allen-Bradley software tools. See Updating the Option Module
Firmware on page 33 for more information.

Zero Data When communication is disrupted (for example, a cable is disconnected), the
option module and drive can respond with zero data. Zero data results in the
drive receiving zero as values for Logic Command, Reference, and Datalink data.
If the drive was running and using the Reference from the option module, it will
stay running but at zero Reference.

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A DL To Net 01-16 Host parameters 102

DLs From Net Act Device parameter 100
applying power to the option module 20
Assembly object 107 DLs To Net Act Device parameter 100
attentions 15 documentation for compatible products 10
DPI Alarm object 123
DPI Device object 112
B DPI Diagnostic object 125
baud rate, see data rate DPI Fault object 121
bit definitions of Logic Command/Status word DPI Parameter object 115
for PowerFlex 750-Series drives 135 DPI Time object 127
bridge 139 DriveExecutive software
definition/website 140
option module configuration tool 14, 25
C DriveExplorer software
definition/website 140
cable, ControlNet 19 option module configuration tool 14, 25
CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) 139 drives, see PowerFlex 750-Series (Architecture
Comm Flt Action Host parameter 102 Class) drives
commissioning the option module 23 DriveTools SP software 140
communications card, see option module
compatible products
description 13 E
documentation for 10 EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) files - definition/
components of the option module 11
website 140
configuration tools 25
EEPROM, see Nonvolatile Storage (NVS)
Connected Components Workbench software equipment required 13
definition/website 139
events
option module configuration tool 14, 25
connecting option module clearing/viewing 94
list of 94
to the drive 19
explicit messaging
to the network 19
ControlFLASH software 139 about 74
configuring for ControlLogix controller 76
controller 139
definition 140
ControlLogix controller performing 75
configuring the I/O 36
explicit messaging 76
using the I/O 66 F
ControlNet
fault action
cable 19
configuring the option module for 29
connectors on option module 11
definition 140
data rate 97
fault configuration
example network for ControlLogix controller
36 configuring the option module for 30
network definition 139 definition 140
objects 105-134 faults, see events
specification 139 features 12
firmware
revision 9
D update guidelines 33
data rate 139 Flt Cfg DL 01-16 Host parameters 104
Datalinks (Host parameters DL From Net 01-16 Flt Cfg Logic Host parameter 103
and DL To Net 01-16) Flt Cfg Ref Host parameter 104
definition 139
in I/O image 62
using 64 H
Device parameters list 100 HIM (Human Interface Module)
diagnostic items 92 accessing parameters with 26
DL From Net 01-16 Host parameters 101 definition 140

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hold last NET B status indicator

configuring the option module for 29 locating 89
definition 140 troubleshooting with 91
Host DPI Parameter object 129 network cable 19
Host parameters list 101-104 node address
definition 141
setting with parameter 26
I setting with switches 18
I/O Nonvolatile Storage (NVS)
about 61 definition 141
configuring for ControlLogix controller 36 in drive 64
configuring/saving to ControlLogix controller in option module 25
using RSNetWorx for ControlNet
software 48, 56
definition 141 O
understanding the I/O image 62 objects - list of 105-134
using with ControlLogix controller 66 option module
Identity object 106 applying power 20
idle action 141 commissioning 23
Idle Flt Action Host parameter 103 compatible products 13
installation components 11
applying power to the option module 20 configuration tools 25
commissioning the option module 23 connecting
connecting to the network 19 to the drive 19
preparing for 17 to the network 19
definition 141
Device parameters list 100
L features 12
firmware updating 33
LEDs, see status indicators or name of indicator Host parameters list 101-104
Logic Command/Status installation 17-23
bit definitions for PowerFlex 750-Series drives node address
135 setting with parameter 26
definition 141 setting with switches 18
in I/O image for ControlLogix controller 62 resetting 31
using 63 restoring parameters to factory default values
32
specifications 97
M viewing its status using parameters 33
manual
conventions 9 P
related documentation 10
website 10 parameters
Master-Slave hierarchy accessing 25
configuring option module for 26 convention 9
definition 141 Device parameters list 100
messages, see explicit messaging or I/O Host parameters list 101-104
numbering scheme 100
MOD status indicator restoring to factory default values 32
locating 89 PCCC (Programmable Controller
troubleshooting with 90 Communications Command) 141
Msg Flt Action Host parameter 103
PCCC object 109
Peer Flt Action Host parameter 103
N ping 142
NET A status indicator Port Number Device parameter 100
locating 89 PORT status indicator
troubleshooting with 91 locating 89
Net Addr Act Device parameter 100 troubleshooting with 90
Net Addr Cfg Device parameter 100 PowerFlex 20-HIM-A6 or 20-HIM-C6S HIM 26
Net Addr Src Device parameter 100

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PowerFlex 750-Series (Architecture Class) status indicators

drives definition 142
compatible with option module 13 MOD 89, 90
definition 142 NET A 89, 91
HIM 26 NET B 89, 91
preparing for an installation 17 normal operation 20
processor, see controller PORT 89, 90
troubleshooting with 90-91
producer/consumer network 142 understanding 89
programmable logic controller, see controller stop action 142
Studio 5000 environment 143
Q
quick start 16 T
technical support 9
tools required 13
R troubleshooting 89-95
Reference/Feedback
definition 142
in I/O image for ControlLogix controller 62 U
using 63
Register object 108 UDDT (User-Defined Data Type) 143
regulatory compliance 98 update
related documentation 10 definition 143
guidelines 33
requested packet interval 43, 54
Reset Module Device parameter 101
resetting the option module 31 W
RSLinx Classic software website for
documentation 10 Connected Components Workbench software
using 35 139
RSLogix 5000 software 142 ControlNet 139
RSNetWorx for ControlNet software DriveExecutive software 140
configuring/saving the I/O to ControlLogix DriveExplorer software 140
controller 48, 56 DriveTools SP software 140
definition/website 142 EDS files 140
related documentation 10
RSLogix 5000 software 142
S RSNetWorx for ControlNet software 142
wiring, see cable, ControlNet
safety precautions 15
scanner 142
Serial Interface (SI) 142 Z
specifications zero data
ControlNet 139 configuring the option module for 29
option module 97 definition 143

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