ControlLogix HART Analog I/O

Modules
Catalog Numbers 1756-IF8H, 1756-IF8HK, 1756-IF8IH,
1756-IF8IHK, 1756-IF16H, 1756-IF16HK, 1756-IF16IH,
1756-IF16IHK, 1756-OF8H, 1756-OF8HK, 1756-OF8IH,
1756-OF8IHK

User Manual Original Instructions

ControlLogix HART Analog I/O Modules User Manual

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Preface
About This Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Download Firmware, AOP, EDS, and Other Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Summary of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 1
ControlLogix HART Analog I/O Module Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Modules Module Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Key the Removable Terminal Block/Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
HART Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Integrated HART Networks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
HART-enabled I/O Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Asset Management Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Timestamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Module Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Electronic Keying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Chapter 2
ControlLogix Module Operation Direct Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Input Module Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Input Modules in a Local Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Real Time Sample (RTS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Requested Packet Interval (RPI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Trigger Event Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Input Modules in a Remote Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Remote Input Modules Connected Via EtherNet/IP Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Output Module Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Output Modules in a Local Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Output Modules in a Remote Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Remote Output Modules Connected Via EtherNet/IP Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Listen-only Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Implicit Protected Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Enter and Exit Implicit Protected Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Restrictions Imposed by Implicit Protected Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Multiple Owners of Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Configuration Changes in an Input Module with Multiple Owners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Unicast Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Chapter 3
1756-IF8H HART Analog Input Module Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Module Input Data Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Input Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Module Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Real-time Sampling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Underrange and Overrange Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Digital Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Process Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Rate Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Wire-off Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Wire the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Circuit Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
1756-IF8H Module Fault and Status Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
1756-IF8H Fault Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
1756-IF8H Module Fault Word Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
1756-IF8H Channel Fault Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
1756-IF8H Channel Status Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Module Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
1756-IF8H Tag Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Analog Only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Analog and HART PV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Analog and HART by Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Chapter 4
1756-IF8IH HART Isolated Analog Module Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Input Module HART Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
HART Handheld Configurator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Input Data Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Input Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Module Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Digital Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Real-time Sampling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Underrange and Overrange Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Open Circuit Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Auto-Configure HART Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Rate Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Process Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Wire the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Circuit Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
1756-IF8IH Module Fault and Status Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
1756-IF8IH Module Fault Word Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
1756-IF8IH Channel Fault Tags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Module Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Module Calibration Via Logix Designer Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Module Calibration Via Output Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Module-defined Data Types, 1756-IF8IH Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Configuration - Configure HART Device = No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Configuration - Configure HART Device = Yes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Input - Analog Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Input - Analog and HART PV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Input - Analog and HART by Channel, Configure HART Device = No . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Input - Analog and HART by Channel, Configure HART Device = Yes. . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Output - Analog and HART by Channel, Configure HART Device = Yes . . . . . . . . . . 66

Chapter 5
1756-IF16H HART Analog Input Module Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Module Input Data Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Input Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Module Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Real-time Sampling (RTS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Underrange and Overrange Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Digital Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Wire-off Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Wire the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Circuit Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
1756-IF16H Module Fault and Status Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
1756-IF16H Module Fault Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
1756-IF16H Module Fault Word Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
1756-IF16H Channel Fault Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
1756-IF16H Channel Status Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Module Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Module-defined Data Types, 1756-IF16H Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Analog Only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Analog and HART PV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Analog and HART by Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Chapter 6
1756-IF16IH HART Isolated Module Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Analog Input Module HART Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
HART Handheld Configurator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Input Data Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Input Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Module Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Digital Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Real-time Sampling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Underrange and Overrange Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Open Circuit Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Wire the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Circuit Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
1756-IF16IH Module Fault and Status Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
1756-IF16IH Module Fault Word Bits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
1756-IF16IH Channel Fault Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
1756-IF16IH Channel Status Tags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Module Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Module-defined Data Types, 1756-IF16IH Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Analog Only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Analog and HART PV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Analog and HART PV by Channel Grouped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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Chapter 7
1756-OF8H HART Analog Output Module Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Module Input Data Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Ramping/Rate Limiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Hold for Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Open Wire Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Clamping and Limiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Clamp and Limit Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Data Echo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Wire the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Use Module Block and Output Circuit Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
1756-OF8H Module Fault and Status Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
1756-OF8H Fault Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Module Fault Word Bits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Channel Fault Word Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Channel Status Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Module Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Module-defined Data Types, 1756-OF8H Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Analog Only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Analog and HART PV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Analog and HART by Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Chapter 8
1756-OF8IH HART Isolated Module Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Analog Output Module Input Data Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Powerup State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Fault Mode Output State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Ramping/Rate Limiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Hold for Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Open Wire Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Clamping (Limiting). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Clamp and Limit Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Data Echo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
HART Device Auto-configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Write HART Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Wire the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Output Circuit Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
1756-OF8IH Module Fault and Status Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
1756-OF8IH Module Fault Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Module Fault Word Bits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Channel Fault Word Bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Channel Status Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Module Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Module Calibration Via Logix Designer Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Module Calibration Via Output Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Module-defined Data Types, 1756-OF8IH Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

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1756-OF8IH Configuration, Configure HART Device = No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

1756-OF8IH Configuration, Configure HART Device = Yes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
1756-OF8IH Input - Analog Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
1756-OF8IH Input - Analog and HART PV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Analog and HART by Channel, Configure HART Device = No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Analog and HART by Channel, Configure HART Device = Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Output, Configure HART Device = No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Output, Configure HART Device = Yes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Chapter 9
Configure and Calibrate Modules Add a New Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Configure Your Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
HART Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
View Module Information and Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Coordinated System Time (CST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Refresh or Reset Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Apply Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Set Module Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Use the Channels View To Configure Multiple Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Channels View - Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Channels View - Output Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Use the ChX View To Configure a Single Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
ChX View - Input Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
ChX View - Output Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Scaling to Engineering Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Scaling High and Low Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Scaling High Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Scaling Low Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Scaling Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Set Module Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Set Input Module Alarms - 1756-IF8H, 1756-IF8IH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Set Output Module Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Limits Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Configure HART Field Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
View HART Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Set HART Device Information (1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH Modules). . . . . . . . . . . 153
Calibrate Your Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Chapter 10
HART Data in the Input Tags HART Dynamic Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
How the Module Automatically Collects Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Chapter 11
Use a CIP MSG to get HART Data Use MSG Instructions to Access the HART Object . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
CIP Services to Access Common HART Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Read Dynamic Variables (Service Code = 16#4B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

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Read Additional Status (Service Code = 16#4C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Get Device Information (Service Code 16#4D). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Use a CIP Generic MSG to get HART Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Use CIP Services to Pass-through a HART Message to a HART Field Device . . . . . . . . 175
HART Module Scanning Diagram with Pass-through Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
HART Pass-through CIP Message Layout Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Pass-through Init (Service Code 16#4E). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Pass-through Query (Service Code 16#4F). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Flush Queue (Service Code= 16#50) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
HART Pass-through Message Ladder Logic Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
HART Read Dynamic Variables Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Chapter 12
Use HART Modules with Asset Considerations for Asset Management Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Management Software Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Chapter 13
Use Ladder Logic to Unlatch Using Message Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Alarms and Reconfigure Values Processing Real-time Control and Module Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
One Service Performed Per Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Creating a New Tag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Enter Message Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Unlatch Alarms in the 1756-IF8H or 1756-IF8IH Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Unlatch Alarms in the 1756-OF8H or 1756-OF8IH Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Reconfigure a Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Chapter 14
Troubleshoot the Module Use Module Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
General Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Use the Logix Designer Application to Troubleshoot a Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Module Configuration Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Additional Fault Codes - Module Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Additional Fault Codes - Channel Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Remove the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Appendix A
Use 1492 Wiring Systems with Wiring System Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Your Analog I/O Module
Appendix B
Additional HART Protocol Message Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Information Master-slave Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Multiple Master Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Transaction Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Burst Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Response Code and Field Device Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

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Appendix C
Manufacturer Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Codes
Appendix D
Engineering Unit Code Numbers Code Number Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Appendix E
Remote Connections Via a Using RSNetWorx and RSLogix 5000 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
ControlNet Network Remote Input Modules Connected Via ControlNet Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Remote Output Modules Connected Via ControlNet Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Appendix F
Configure and Calibrate Modules Add a New Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
With Older Programming Customize Your Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
HART Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Software
Set Module Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
View Module Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Coordinated System Time (CST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Refresh or Reset Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Apply Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Configure Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Configure Individual Input Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Configure Individual Output Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Scaling to Engineering Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Configure All Input Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Configure All Output Module Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Module Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Set Input Module Alarms - 1756-IF8H, 1756-IF8IH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Set Output Module Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Ramp Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Output State in Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Output State in Fault Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Communication Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Set Output Module Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Set HART Command - 1756-IF8IH, 1756-OF8IH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
View HART Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Set HART Device Information (1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH Modules). . . . . . . . . . . 248
Calibrate a Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

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About This Publication This manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot ControlLogix® HART
(Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) analog I/O modules.

We assume that you can program and operate an Allen-Bradley® ControlLogix programmable
automation controller. If you can’t, see the Logix 5000® controller documentation that is listed
under Additional Resources before attempting to use these modules.

Rockwell Automation recognizes that some of the terms that are currently used in our industry
and in this publication aren’t in alignment with the movement toward inclusive language in
technology. We’re proactively collaborating with industry peers to find alternatives to such
terms and making changes to our products and content. Please excuse the use of such terms
in our content while we implement these changes.

Download Firmware, AOP, Download firmware, associated files (such as AOP, EDS, and DTM), and access product release
notes from the Product Compatibility and Download Center at rok.auto/pcdc.
EDS, and Other Files

Summary of Changes This publication contains the following new or updated information. This list includes
substantive updates only and is not intended to reflect all changes.
Topic Page
Removed 1756-IF8IH, 1756-OF8IH, and 1756-IF16H from the lists of modules compatible with the 11, 15, 202
1492 analog interface module (AIFM) wiring system
Added information regarding Implicit Protected Mode 26
Updated screen captures and procedures regarding how to Configure and Calibrate Modules 129
Created Appendix for information regarding ControlNet® information 223
Created Appendix for Configure and Calibrate Modules With Older Programming Software 227
Added Calibration information to new Appendix regarding how to Configure and Calibrate 249
Modules With Older Programming Software
Updated to include 1756-IF8H and 1756-IF16H Series B module information Throughout
Added conformal coated product catalog numbers Throughout

Additional Resources These documents contain additional information concerning related products from Rockwell
Automation. You can view or download publications at rok.auto/literature.
Resource Description
1756 ControlLogix I/O Modules Specifications Technical Data, Provides specifications for ControlLogix I/O modules, including the HART analog I/O
publication 1756-TD002 modules.
Bulletin 1492 Digital/Analog Programmable Controller Wiring Systems Provides information for the AIFMs and pre-wired cables that can be used with the
Technical Data, publication 1492-TD008 1756-IF8H, 1756-IF16H, and 1756-OF8H modules.
ControlLogix System User Manual, publication 1756-UM001 Provides configuration and operational procedures for ControlLogix controllers.
Electronic Keying in Logix 5000 Control Systems Application Technique, Provides information on Electronic Keying in Logix 5000 control systems.
publication LOGIX-AT001
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1 Provides general guidelines for installing a Rockwell Automation industrial system.
Product Certifications website, rok.auto/certifications. Provides declarations of conformity, certificates, and other certification details.

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ControlLogix HART Analog I/O Modules

ControlLogix® HART analog I/O modules connect a Logix controller to your process. HART input
modules (1756-IF8H, 1756-IF8HK, 1756-IF8IH, 1756-IF8IHK, 1756-IF16H, 1756-IF16HK, 1756-IF16IH,
and 1756-IF16IHK) receive signals from process value transmitters and convert them to
corresponding measurement values for use in the Logix controller (for example, temperature,
flow, pressure, or pH). HART output modules (1756-OF8H, 1756-OF8HK, 1756-OF8IH, and
1756-OF8IHK) provide current or voltage output signals that adjust the settings of valves and
other devices in accord with desired process behavior.

Instruments that support the HART protocol allow several process parameters to be measured
with one field device, provide status and diagnostics information, and allow remote
configuration and troubleshooting.
Catalog numbers followed by a “K” indicate ControlLogix HART analog I/O modules
available with a conformal coating option. These modules have the same features
as their regular counterparts, along with extended protection for use in harsh,
corrosive environments.

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Module Components This figure shows the physical features of ControlLogix analog I/O modules.

Front View - Modules with Front View - Modules with

Side View Status-Only Indication Per-Channel Indication

5
ANALOG INPUT 1756-IF16H
CAL IN

3 FLT O
K

OK IN

FLT

HART
6

4
1

Item Description
1 Backplane connector - Connects the module to the ControlBus™ backplane.

2 Connector pins - Input/output, power, and ground connections are made through these pins with the
use of an RTB (removable terminal block) or IFM (interface module).
3 Locking tab - Anchors the RTB or IFM cable on the module, which helps to maintain wire connections.
Slots for keying - Mechanically key the RTB to help prevent inadvertently making the wrong wire
4 connections to the module.
Status indicators - Display the status of communication, module health, and input and output devices.
Use these indicators to help in troubleshooting. Some modules offer calibration and module status-only
5 indicator LEDs, whereas other modules offer additional per-channel status and fault indicator LEDs. For
more information, see Use Module Indicators on page 193.
6 Top and bottom guides - Help to seat the RTB or IFM cable onto the module.

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Module Accessories These modules mount in a ControlLogix chassis and use a separately ordered removable
terminal block (RTB) or 1492 analog interface module (AIFM) to connect all field-side wiring.

The ControlLogix HART analog I/O modules use one of the following RTBs and support these
AIFMs.
Module RTBs(1) AIFMs(2)
• 1492-AIFM8-3 (current and voltage)
• 1756-TBCH 36-position cage clamp RTB
1756-IF8H • 1492-AIFM8-F-5 (current and voltage)
• 1756-TBS6H 36-position spring clamp RTB
• 1492-RAIFM8-3 (current and voltage)
• 1756-TBCH 36-position cage clamp RTB
1756-IF8IH N/A
• 1756-TBS6H 36-position spring clamp RTB
• 1756-TBCH 36-position cage clamp RTB
1756-IF16H • 1492-AIFM16-F-3 (current and voltage)
• 1756-TBS6H 36-position spring clamp RTB
• 1756-TBCH 36-position cage clamp RTB
1756-IF16IH N/A
• 1756-TBS6H 36-position spring clamp RTB
• 1756-TBNH 20-position NEMA RTB • 1492-AIFM8-3 (current and voltage)
1756-OF8H
• 1756-TBSH 20-position spring clamp RTB • 1492-RAIFM-8-3 (current and voltage)
• 1756-TBCH 36-position cage clamp RTB
1756-OF8IH N/A
• 1756-TBS6H 36-position spring clamp RTB
(1) Use an extended-depth cover (1756-TBEz) for applications with heavy gauge wiring or requiring additional routing space.
(2) See the AIFMs for the respective modules on page 202. Consult the documentation that came with it to connect all wiring.

ATTENTION: The ControlLogix system has been agency certified with only the
ControlLogix RTBs (catalog numbers 1756-TBCH, 1756-TBS6H, 1756-TBNH, and
1756-TBSH). Any application that requires agency certification of the
ControlLogix system with other wiring termination methods can require
application-specific approval by the certifying agency.

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Key the Removable Wedge-shaped keying tabs and U-shaped keying bands come with your RTB to help prevent
connecting the wrong wires to your module. Key the positions on the module that correspond
Terminal Block/Interface to unkeyed positions on the RTB. For example, if you key the first position on the module, leave
Module the first position on the RTB unkeyed.
1. To key the module, insert the U-shaped band and push the band until it snaps into
place.

U-shaped Bands

2. To key the RTB/IFM, insert the wedge-shaped tab with the rounded edge first and push
the tab until it stops.

Wedge-shaped Tab

You can reposition the tabs to re-key future module applications.

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HART Communication The HART field communication protocol is widely accepted in industry as a standard for
digitally enhanced 4…20 mA communication with smart (microprocessor-based) field devices.
A digital signal is superimposed on the 4…20 mA current loop to provide two means of
communication from the device. The 4…20 mA analog channel lets the primary process
variable be communicated at the fastest possible rate while the digital channel communicates
multiple process variables, data quality, and device status. The HART protocol lets these
simultaneous communication channels be used in a complementary fashion.

The ControlLogix HART analog I/O modules support the HART protocol and perform these
operations:
• Conversion of 4…20 mA analog signals to digital numeric values in engineering units
(such as kg, m, or percent) that are used in the Logix controller.
• Conversion of digital numeric values in engineering units to 4…20 mA analog signals to
control process devices.
• Automatic collection of dynamic process data from the connected HART field device
(for example, temperature, pressure, flow, or valve position).
• Facilitation of configuration and troubleshooting of the HART field device from your
control room with FactoryTalk® AssetCentre service.

This figure(1) shows information about the HART protocol.

+0.5 mA
The Highway Addressable Remote Transducer
HART Signal
(HART) protocol supports two-way digital 0
communication, complements traditional 4…20 mA 4 mA
0.5 mA
analog signals, and includes the following features:
1200 220
• Predefined commands
Hz "1" Hz "0"
- Common practice
- General purpose
Analog
- Device specific
Signal
• Large installed base
• Worldwide support

Analog
20 mA Signal

0 1 Time (seconds) 2

(1) The figure is from the HART Communication Protocol Specifications, April 2001, Revision 6.0, HART Communication
Foundation, All Rights Reserved.

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With the ControlLogix HART analog I/O modules, both the controller and software for device
maintenance and management can access field device data.

The ControlLogix HART analog I/O modules support command-response communication

protocol and point-to-point wiring architecture.

The ControlLogix HART analog I/O modules can accept commands from either of two master
devices. The controller is one of the master devices and continuously obtains information
from the field device. The second master can be used for device maintenance, for example a
handheld communicator, as shown here.

Primary Master

Secondary Master
(handheld communicator as
secondary master)

Slave

Integrated HART Networks

Most 4…20 mA transmitters are available with a HART protocol interface. The type of data
available depends on the type of instrument.
An example application is a HART enabled mass flowmeter. The standard mA signal from the
flowmeter provides one primary measurement - flow. The mA signal with HART provides more
process information. The mA signal that represents flow is still available. The HART
configuration of the flowmeter can be set to communicate primary value (PV), secondary value
(SV), third value (TV), and fourth value (FV). These values can represent mass flow, static
pressure, temperature, total flow, and other conditions.

Device status information is also provided via HART. Instead of one process variable, with
HART the controller sees four process variables, has a check on the mA signal, and has a
reading of device status. HART connectivity provides all this information with no changes to
the existing 4…20 mA wiring.
FDT/DTM technology via HART connectivity also provides remote configuration and
troubleshooting of field devices by using software such as FactoryTalk AssetCentre or
Endress+Hauser FieldCare software.

HART-enabled I/O Modules

The ControlLogix HART analog I/O modules have built-in HART modems, so there’s no need to
install external HART multiplexers or clip-on HART modems. The 1756-IF8H/A and 1756-OF8H/A
modules have one HART modem per module. The 1756-IF8H/B, 1756-IF8IH, 1756-IF16H,
1756-IF16IH, and 1756-OF8IH modules have multiple HART modems, one per each channel.

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Asset Management You can use the HART analog I/O modules with asset management software, such as
FactoryTalk AssetCentre software or Endress+Hauser FieldCare software. For more
Software information, see Use HART Modules with Asset Management Software on page 181.

Timestamping Controllers in the ControlLogix chassis maintain a system clock. This clock is also known as
the coordinated system time (CST). You can configure your analog I/O modules to access this
clock and time stamp input data or output echo data when the module multicasts to the
system.

This feature provides accurate calculations of time between events to help you identify the
sequence of events in fault conditions or in the course of normal
I/O operation. The system clock can be used for multiple modules in the same chassis.

Each module maintains a rolling time stamp that is unrelated to the coordinated system time.
The rolling time stamp is a continuously running 15-bit timer that counts in milliseconds.
When an input module scans its channels, it also records the value of the rolling time stamp.
Your program can use the last two rolling time stamp values to calculate the interval between
receipt of data or the time when new data was received.

For output modules, the rolling time stamp value is updated only when new values are applied
to the Digital to Analog Converter (DAC).

Module Scaling Use module scaling to specify the range of engineering units that corresponds to the analog
input or output signal of a module. Choose two points along the module operating range and
specify corresponding low and high engineering unit values for those points.
Scaling lets you configure the module to return data to the controller in units that match the
quantity being measured. For example, an analog input module can report temperature in
degrees Celsius or pressure in mbar. An analog output module can receive commands in the
stroke % of a valve. Scaling makes it easier to use the values in your control program instead
of using the raw signal value in mA.
For more information about scaling, see Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143.

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Electronic Keying Electronic Keying reduces the possibility that you use the wrong device in a control system. It
compares the device that is defined in your project to the installed device. If keying fails, a
fault occurs.
Attributes Compared During Electronic Keying
Attribute Description
Vendor The device manufacturer.
Device Type The general type of the product, for example, digital I/O module.
Product Code The specific type of the product. The Product Code maps to a catalog number.
Major Revision A number that represents the functional capabilities of a device.
Minor Revision A number that represents behavior changes in the device.

Available Electronic Keying Options

Keying Option Description
Lets the installed device accept the key of the device that is defined in the project when
the installed device can emulate the defined device. With Compatible Module, you can
typically replace a device with another device that has the following characteristics:
Compatible • Same catalog number
Module • Same or higher Major Revision
• Minor Revision as follows:
– If the Major Revision is the same, the Minor Revision must be the same or higher.
– If the Major Revision is higher, the Minor Revision can be any number.
Indicates that the keying attributes aren’t considered when attempting to communicate
with a device. With Disable Keying, communication can occur with a device other than
the type specified in the project.
ATTENTION: Be extremely cautious when using Disable Keying; if used incorrectly, this
Disable Keying option can lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
We strongly recommend that you do not use Disable Keying.
If you use Disable Keying, you must take full responsibility for understanding whether
the device being used can fulfill the functional requirements of the application.
Indicates that all keying attributes must match to establish communication. If any
Exact Match attribute does not match precisely, communication with the device does not occur.

Carefully consider the implications of each keying option when selecting one.

IMPORTANT Changing Electronic Keying parameters online interrupts connections

to the device and any devices that are connected through the device.
Connections from other controllers can also be broken.
If an I/O connection to a device is interrupted, the result can be a loss
of data.

For more detailed information on Electronic Keying, see Electronic Keying in Logix 5000 Control
Systems Application Technique, publication LOGIX-AT001.

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ControlLogix Module Operation

A ControlLogix® controller must own every I/O module in the ControlLogix system. The owner
controller stores configuration data for every module that it owns. The owner controller can be
located locally (in the same chassis) or remotely (in another chassis), relative to the position of
the I/O module. The owner controller sends configuration data to the I/O module to define the
behavior of the module and begin operation within the control system. Each ControlLogix I/O
module must continuously maintain communication with its owner to operate normally.

Typically, each module in the system has only one owner. Input modules can have multiple
owners. Output modules are limited to one owner.

With the Producer/Consumer model, ControlLogix I/O modules can produce data without a
controller polling them first. The modules produce the data and any owner or listen-only
controller device can consume it.

For example, an input module produces data and any number of controllers can consume the
data simultaneously. This feature minimizes the need for one controller to send data to
another controller.

Direct Connections A direct connection is a real-time data transfer link between the controller and the device that
occupies the slot that the configuration data references. ControlLogix analog I/O modules use
direct connections only.

When an owner controller downloads module configuration data, the controller attempts to
establish a direct connection to each of the modules the data references.

If a controller has configuration data that references a slot in the control system, the
controller periodically checks for the presence of a module there. When the presence of a
module is first detected, the controller automatically sends the configuration data and one of
the following events occurs:
• If the data is appropriate to the module found in the slot, a connection is made and
operation begins.
• If the configuration data isn’t appropriate, the module rejects the data and an error
code displays in the software. For example, configuration data for a module can be
appropriate except for a mismatch in electronic keying that prevents normal operation.
For more information about error codes, see Module Configuration Errors on page 198.

The controller maintains and monitors its connection with a module. Any break in the
connection (for example, module removal under power) causes the controller to set fault
status bits in the data area that is associated with the module. You can use ladder logic to
monitor this data area and detect module failures.

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Input Module Operation In the ControlLogix system, the owner controller does not poll analog input modules after a
connection is established. The modules multicast their data periodically. Multicast frequency
depends on the options that are chosen during configuration and the physical location of the
module in the control system.
The communication or multicasting behavior of a module varies depending upon whether the
module operates in a local or remote chassis (relative to the owner controller), based on
network type. The following sections detail the differences in data transfers between these
setups.

Input Modules in a When a module resides in the same chassis as the owner controller, the following
configuration parameters affect how and when the input module multicasts data:
Local Chassis
• Real-time sample (RTS)
• Requested packet interval (RPI)

Real Time Sample (RTS)

This configurable parameter instructs the module to perform the following operations:
• Scan all of its input channels and store the data into onboard memory
• Multicast the updated channel data (and other status data) to the backplane of the local
chassis

Onboard Memory

Status Data

Channel Data Ch0

Channel Data Ch1

Channel Data Ch2

Channel Data Ch3

Channel Data Ch4

Channel Data Ch5

Time stamp

IMPORTANT The real-time sample value is set during the initial configuration with
the Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application. This value can be
adjusted at any time.

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Requested Packet Interval (RPI)

The requested packet interval instructs the module to multicast its channel and status data to
the local chassis backplane.

This configurable parameter also instructs the module to multicast the current contents of
its onboard memory when the requested packet interval expires. (The module does not update
its channels before the multicast.)

Onboard Memory

Status Data

Channel Data Ch0

Channel Data Ch1

Channel Data Ch2

Channel Data Ch3

Channel Data Ch4

Channel Data Ch5

Time stamp

IMPORTANT The requested packet interval value is set during the initial module
configuration with the Logix Designer application. This value can be
adjusted when the controller is in Program mode.

If the real-time sample value is less than or equal to the requested packet interval, each
multicast of data from the module has updated channel information. In effect, the module is
only multicasting at the real-time sample rate.

If the real-time sample value is greater than the requested packet interval, the module
multicasts at both the real-time sample rate and the requested packet interval rate. Their
respective values dictate how often the owner controller receives data and how many
multicasts from the module contain updated channel data.

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In the example below, the real-time sample value is 100 ms and the requested packet interval
value is 25 ms. Only each fourth multicast from the module contains updated channel data.

Real Time Sample (RTS)

100 ms - Updated data

Requested Packet Interval

25 ms - Same input data as
the previous RTS

25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375 400

Time (ms)

Trigger Event Tasks

When configured to do so, ControlLogix analog input modules can trigger execution of an
event task in a controller. The event task feature lets you create a task that executes a section
of logic immediately when an event (receipt of new data) occurs.

A ControlLogix analog I/O module can trigger event tasks each real-time sample, after the
module has sampled and multicast its data. Event tasks are useful for synchronization of
process variable (PV) samples and proportional integral derivative (PID) calculations.

IMPORTANT ControlLogix analog I/O modules can trigger event tasks at each
real-time sample, but not at the requested packet interval. For
example, in the figure, an event task can be only triggered each 100 ms.

Input Modules in a For an input module in a remote chassis, the roles of requested packet interval and real-time
sample behavior change slightly regarding data communication to the owner controller. This
Remote Chassis change depends on what network type is used to communicate with the modules.

Remote Input Modules Connected Via EtherNet/IP Network

When remote analog input modules are connected to the owner controller via an EtherNet/IP™
network, data is transferred to the owner controller in the following way:
• At the RTS interval or RPI (whichever is faster), the module broadcasts data within its
own chassis.
• The 1756 Ethernet bridge in the remote chassis immediately sends the module data over
the network to the owner controller. This condition occurs only if the time since the last
data transmission is more than 25% of the module RPI. Otherwise, no data is sent.
For example, if an analog input module has RPI = 100 ms, the Ethernet module sends
module data immediately upon receipt if another data packet wasn’t sent within the last
25 ms.

The Ethernet module either multicasts the module data to all devices on the network or
unicasts to a specific owner controller depending on the setting of the Unicast option, as
shown on page 135.
For more information, see the Guidelines to Specify an RPI Rate for I/O Modules
section in the Logix 5000 Controllers Design Considerations Reference Manual,
publication 1756-RM094.

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Output Module Operation The RPI parameter governs when an analog output module receives data from the owner
controller and when the output module echoes data. An owner controller sends data to an
analog output module once per RPI. Data isn’t sent to the module at the end of the controller
program scan.
When an analog output module receives new data from an owner controller (each RPI), it
automatically multicasts, or echoes, a data value to the rest of the control system. This data
value corresponds to the analog signal present at the output terminals of the module. This
feature, called Output Data Echo, occurs whether the output module is local or remote.
If the output module isn’t responding according to how it has been programmed, it
could be for one of the following reasons:
• The commanded value falls outside the Configured Limits and is therefore being
clamped.
• The commanded value changed faster than the configured max Rate Limit, and is
being clamped.
• The module is in Start-up Hold mode following a connection break or Run mode
transition. The module is waiting for the control system to synchronize with the
prevailing setting to facilitate a bumpless startup.
Depending on the length of the RPI relative to the length of the controller program scan, an
output module can receive and echo data multiple times during one program scan. The output
module does not wait for the end of the program scan to send data. When RPI is less than
program scan length, the controller effectively lets the module output change values multiple
times during one program scan.

Output Modules in a By specifying an RPI value for an analog output module, you instruct the controller when to
broadcast output data to the module. If the module resides in the same chassis as the owner
Local Chassis controller, the module receives the data almost immediately after the controller sends it.
Owner Controller Output Module

The owner sends data

once per RPI

Output Modules in a For output modules in remote chassis, the role of RPI in getting data from the owner controller
changes slightly, depending on the network.
Remote Chassis
Remote Output Modules Connected Via EtherNet/IP Network
When remote analog output modules are connected to the owner controller via an EtherNet/IP
network, the controller multicasts data in the following way:
• At the RPI, the owner controller multicasts data within its own chassis.
• The EtherNet/IP communication module in the local chassis immediately sends the
data over the network to the analog output module. This condition occurs as long as it
hasn’t sent data within a time frame that is 1/4 the value of the requested packet
interval of the analog module.

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Listen-only Mode Any controller in the system can listen to the data from any I/O module (input data or echoed
output data) even if the controller does not own the module. The controller does not have to
own the configuration data of a module to listen to it.

During the I/O configuration process, you can specify a ‘Listen-Only’ mode as the Connection
type on the Device Definition dialog. See page 131 for more details.

In Listen-Only mode, the controller and module establish communication without the controller
sending any configuration data. Another controller owns the module being listened to.

IMPORTANT If a controller has a Listen-Only connection to a module, the module

can’t use the Unicast option for any connections over the EtherNet/IP
network. See the Unicast option on page 135.
The Listen-Only controller continues to receive multicast data from the
I/O module as long as a connection between an owner controller and
the I/O module is maintained.
If the connection between all owner controllers and the module is
broken, the module stops multicasting data and connections to all
listening controllers are also broken.

Implicit Protected Mode When in Implicit Protected Mode, a module is operational, but has implemented defenses
against disruptive changes that would take the product out of service for the process.

Implicit Protected Mode is a security enhancement that occurs on the I/O module level and
helps prevent unauthorized changes that can affect system behavior.

Enter and Exit Implicit Protected Mode

The module enters Implicit Protected Mode as soon as an I/O connection is established. The
module exits Implicit Protected Mode as soon as all I/O connections through or to the module
are stopped. Inhibiting the module will cause it to exit Implicit Protected Mode.

Restrictions Imposed by Implicit Protected Mode

Implicit Protected Mode helps prevent access to services that are not required after the device
is configured and in normal operation. This mode disables features that can make the device
vulnerable to disruptive actions. By doing so, it helps to reduce the attack surface. If the
module is in Implicit Protected Mode and you attempt to perform any of the restricted tasks,
you are alerted that such a task cannot be performed because the module is in Implicit
Protected Mode.

When in Implicit Protected Mode, the module helps prevent execution of the following tasks:
• Updating the module firmware revision
• Calibration
Implicit Protected Mode Availability and Calibration Exceptions
Module 1756-IF8H 1756-IF8IH 1756-IF16H 1756-IF16IH 1756-OF8H 1756-OF8IH
Series A B A A B A A A
Implicit Protected Mode Available? No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes
Can Calibrate in Run Mode Using Output Tags When In Implicit Protected Mode?(1) - - Yes - - - - Yes
Can Calibrate in Run Mode Using Output Tags When Not In Implicit Protected Mode? - - No - - - - No
(1) For more information about using Output tags to calibrate the 1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH modules, see page 58 and page 120.

IMPORTANT Implicit Protected Mode is not configurable.

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Multiple Owners of Because listening controllers lose their connections to modules when communication with the
owner stops, the ControlLogix system lets you define multiple owners for input modules.
Input Modules
IMPORTANT Only input modules can have multiple owners. If multiple owners are
connected to the same input module, they must maintain an identical
configuration for that module.

In this example, Controller A and Controller B have both been configured as an owner of the
input module.
Multiple Owners with Identical Configuration Data
Controller A Input Module Controller B

Initial Configuration Initial Configuration

Input Module Input Module

Configuration Configuration
Data Data
Xxxxx Xxxxx
CTR A CTR B
Xxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxx Xxxxx

When multiple controllers are configured to own the same input module, the following events
occur:
• When the controllers begin to download configuration data, both try to establish a
connection with the input module.
• The controller data that arrives first establishes a connection.
• When data from the second controller arrives, the module compares it to its current
configuration data (the data that was received and accepted from the first controller).
- If the configuration data that the second controller sends matches the configuration
data that the first controller sends, the connection is also accepted.
- If any parameter of the second configuration data differs from the first, the module
rejects the connection. The Logix Designer application alerts you to the rejected
connection through an error message.

The module can continue to operate and multicast data even when one of the controllers loses
its connection to the module. This feature is the advantage of multiple owners over a Listen-
only connection.

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Configuration Changes in an You must be careful when you change the configuration data of an input module in a multiple
owner scenario. When the configuration data is changed in one of the owners, for example,
Input Module with Multiple Controller A, and sent to the module, that configuration data is accepted as the new
Owners configuration for the module. Controller B continues to listen, unaware that any changes were
made in the behavior of the module.
Controller A Input Module Controller B

Modified Configuration Initial Configuration

Input Module Input Module

Configuration Configuration
Data Data
Xxxxx Xxxxx
CTR A CTR B
Xxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxx Xxxxx

Controller B is unaware that the changes were made by Controller A.

IMPORTANT A dialog in the Logix Designer application alerts you to the

possibility of a multiple owner situation. You can inhibit the
connection before changing the configuration of the module
using the same dialog. When changing the configuration for a
module with multiple owners, we recommend that you inhibit
the connection.
To help prevent other owners from receiving potentially
erroneous data, follow these steps when changing a module
configuration in a multiple owner scenario while online:
• For each owner controller, inhibit the controller connection to
the module. You can inhibit the module in the software in the
Connection view or in the dialog that warns of the multiple
owner condition.
• Make the appropriate configuration data changes in the
software, as described in the Logix Designer application section
of this manual.
• Repeat the preceding steps for all owner controllers; make the
same changes in all controllers.
• Disable the Inhibit option in each owner configuration.

Unicast Communication Use unicast EtherNet/IP communication to reduce broadcast network traffic. Some facilities
block multicast Ethernet packets as part of their network administration policy. You can
configure multicast or unicast connections for
I/O modules by using the Logix Designer application, version 18 or later.

Unicast connections do the following:

• Allow I/O communication to span multiple subnets
• Reduce network bandwidth
• Simplify Ethernet switch configuration

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1756-IF8H HART Analog Input Module

Module Features The 1756-IF8H module has the following features:

• Choice of three input data types
- Analog only
- Analog and HART PV
- Analog and HART by channel

IMPORTANT The Analog and HART by Channel data type is available only for
1756-IF8H firmware revision 2.002 or later.
• Multiple current and voltage input ranges
• Module filter
• Real-time sampling
• Underrange and overrange detection
• Process alarms
• Rate alarm
• Wire-off detection
• Highway addressable remote transducer (HART) communication

Input Data Types

The Input Data type you choose determines which values are included in the Input tag of the
module and the features that are available to your application. Select the Input Data type on
the Device Definition dialog of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application. The following
types are available for the 1756-IF8H module.
Data Types for the 1756-IF8H Module
Input Data Type Description
HART secondary HART and Analog data for each
Analog signal Analog process variables and channel are grouped in tag
values status device health
Analog Only X X
Analog and HART PV X X X

Analog and HART by Channel(1) X X X X

(1) Available only for 1756-IF8H firmware revision 2.002 or later

Select Analog and HART PV if you prefer the members of the tag to be arranged similar to non-
HART analog input modules. The analog values for all channels are grouped near the end of the
tag. This option makes it easy to view all eight analog values at once.

Select Analog and HART by Channel if you prefer Status, Analog Value, and Device Status for
each channel to be together in the tag. This arrangement makes it easier to view all data that
is related to one field device.

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Input Ranges
You can select from a series of operational ranges for each channel on the module. The range
designates the minimum and maximum signals that are detectable by the module. Possible
ranges include the following:
• -10…10V
• 0…5V
• 0…10V
• 0…20 mA
• 4…20 mA (HART instruments use this range.)

Module Filter
The module filter attenuates the input signal at the specified frequency and above. This
feature is applied on a module-wide basis and affects all channels.

The module filter attenuates the selected frequency by approximately -3 dB or 0.707 of the
applied amplitude. An input signal with frequencies above the selected frequency is
attenuated more while frequencies below the selection receive no attenuation.

0.707

0 60 Hz

In addition to frequency rejection, a by-product of the filter selection is the minimum sample
rate (RTS) that is available. For example, the 1000 Hz selection does not attenuate any
frequencies less than 1000 Hz, and provides for sampling of all 8 channels within 18 ms. The
10 Hz selection attenuates all frequencies above 10 Hz and provides for sampling all 8 channels
only within 488 ms.

IMPORTANT 60 Hz is the default setting for the module filter.

Do not use the 1000 Hz module filter with HART instruments.

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Use these tables to choose a module filter setting.

Series A Module Filter Selections with Associated Performance Data
Module Filter Setting (-3 dB) 10 Hz 15 Hz 20 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 100 Hz 250 Hz 1000 Hz
(1) 488 328 248 88 88 56 28 18
Minimum Sample Time (ms) (RTS)
17 bits 17 bits 17 bits 16 bits 16 bits 15 bits 14 bits 12 bits
Effective Resolution (+/-10V range)
0.16 mV 0.16 mV 0.16 mV 0.31 mV 0.31 mV 0.62 mV 1.25 mV 5.0 mV
16 bits 16 bits 16 bits 15 bits 15 bits 14 bits 13 bits 11 bits
Effective Resolution (0…10V range)
0.16 mV 0.16 mV 0.16 mV 0.31 mV 0.31 mV 0.62 mV 1.25 mV 5.0 mV
15 bits 15 bits 15 bits 14 bits 14 bits 13 bits 12 bits 10 bits
Effective Resolution
(0…5V, 0…20 mA, 4…20 mA range) 0.16 mV 0.16 mV 0.16 mV 0.31 mV 0.31 mV 0.62 mV 1.25 mV 5.0 mV
0.63 A 0.63 A 0.63 A 1.25 A 1.25 A 2.5 A 5.0 A 20.0 A
-3 dB Frequency 7.80 Hz 11.70 Hz 15.60 Hz 39.30 Hz 39.30 Hz 65.54 Hz 163.9 Hz 659.7 Hz
50 Hz Rejection 95 dB 85 dB 38 dB 4 dB 4 dB 2 dB 0.5 dB 0.1 dB
60 Hz Rejection 97 dB 88 dB 65 dB 7 dB 7 dB 2.5 dB 0.6 dB 0.1 dB
(1) Worst case settling time to 100% of a step change is double the real-time sample time.

Series B Module Filter Selections with Associated Performance Data

Module Filter Setting (-3 dB) 10 Hz 15 Hz 20 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 100 Hz 250 Hz 1000 Hz
Minimum Sample Time (ms) (RTS)(1) 488 ms 328 ms 248 ms 88 ms 88 ms 56 ms 28 ms 18 ms
17 bits 17 bits 17 bits 16 bits 16 bits 15 bits 14 bits 12 bits
Effective Resolution (+/-10V range)
0.16 mV 0.16 mV 0.16 mV 0.32 mV 0.32 mV 0.64 mV 1.28 mV 5.12 mV
16 bits 16 bits 16 bits 15 bits 15 bits 14 bits 13 bits 11 bits
Effective Resolution (0…10V range)
0.16 mV 0.16 mV 0.16 mV 0.32 mV 0.32 mV 0.64 mV 1.28 mV 5.12 mV
15 bits 15 bits 15 bits 14 bits 14 bits 13 bits 12 bits 10 bits
Effective Resolution
(0…5V, 0…20 mA, 4…20 mA range) 0.16 mV 0.16 mV 0.16 mV 0.32 mV 0.32 mV 0.64 mV 1.28 mV 5.12 mV
0.63 A 0.63 A 0.63 A 1.26 A 1.26 A 2.52 A 5.04 A 20.16 A
-3 dB Frequency 12.8 Hz 12.8 Hz 13.4 Hz 41.49 Hz 41.49 Hz 65 Hz 150 Hz 310 Hz
50 Hz Rejection -88 dB -88 dB -84 dB -4.3 dB -4.3 dB -1.6 dB -0.25 dB -0.01 dB
60 Hz Rejection -93 dB -93 dB -87 dB -6.2 dB -6.2 dB -2.4 dB -0.36 dB -0.02 dB
(1) Worst case settling time to 100% of a step change is double the real-time sample time.

Real-time Sampling
This parameter instructs the module how often to scan its input channels and obtain all
available data. After the channels are scanned, the module multicasts that data. This feature is
applied on a module-wide basis.

During module configuration, you specify a real-time sampling (RTS) period and a requested
packet interval (RPI) period. Both of these features instruct the module to multicast data, but
only the RTS feature instructs the module to scan its channels before multicasting.

For more RTS information, see Real-time Sampling on page 31.

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Underrange and Overrange Detection

The module detects when it’s operating beyond the limits of the input range. Thisn’t being
measured accurately because the signal is beyond the measuring capability of the module. For
example, the module can’t distinguish between 10.25V and 20V.

This table shows the input ranges of the 1756-IF8H module and the lowest and highest signal
available in each range before the module detects an underrange and overrange condition.

Low and High Signal Limits on the 1756-IF8H Module

Input Module Available Range Lowest Signal in Range Highest Signal in Range
-10…10V -10.25V 10.25V
0…10V 0V 10.25V
1756-IF8H 0…5V 0V 5.125V
0…20 mA 0 mA 20.58 mA
4…20 mA 3.42 mA 20.58 mA

Digital Filter
The digital filter smooths input data noise transients. This feature is applied on a per channel
basis.

The digital filter value specifies the time constant for a digital first order lag filter on the input.
It’s specified in units of milliseconds. A value of 0 disables the filter.

The digital filter equation is a classic-first-order lag equation.

[ t]
Yn = Yn-1 + (Xn – Yn-1)
 t + TA

Yn = present output, filtered peak voltage (PV)

Yn-1 = previous output, filtered PV
t = module channel update time (seconds)
TA = digital filter time constant (seconds)
Xn = present input, unfiltered PV

This figure illustrates the filter response to a step input. When the digital filter time constant
elapses, 63.2% of the total response is reached. Each additional time constant achieves
63.2% of the remaining response.
Filter Response to a Step Input

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Process Alarms
Process alarms alert you when the module has exceeded configured high or low thresholds for
each channel. You can latch process alarms. These alarms are set at the following
configurable trigger points:
• High high
• High
• Low
• Low low

The values for each limit are entered in scaled engineering units.

Alarm Deadband

You can configure an alarm deadband to work with the process alarms. The deadband lets the
process alarm status bit remain set, despite the disappearance of the alarm condition, as long
as the input remains within the process alarm deadband.

This figure shows input data that sets each of the alarms at some point during module
operation. In this example, Latching is disabled; therefore, each alarm turns OFF when the
condition that caused it to set returns to normal.
Input Data That Sets Each of the Alarms

High high alarm turns ON High high alarm turns OFF

High alarm remains ON High alarm remains ON

High high
High alarm High alarm turns OFF
turns ON
High

Normal input range

Low alarms turns ON Low alarms turns OFF

Low Alarm deadbands

Low low

Low low alarms turns ON Low low alarms turns OFF

Low alarm remains ON Low alarm remains ON

Rate Alarm
The value for the Rate Alarm Limit is entered in scaled engineering units per second. The rate
alarm triggers if the rate of change between input samples for each channel exceeds the
specified rate-alarm trigger point for that channel. Rate Alarm uses the signal value after
filtering by the Module Filter and before the Digital Filter is applied.

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Wire-off Detection
The 1756-IF8H modules alert you when a signal wire is disconnected from one of its channels
or the RTB is removed from the module. When a wire-off condition occurs for this module, two
events occur:
• Input data for that channel changes to a specific scaled value.
• A fault bit is set in the input tag, which can indicate the presence of a wire-off
condition.

Because 1756-IF8H modules can be applied in voltage or current applications, differences exist
as to how a wire-off condition is detected in each application.
This table identifies the conditions that are reported in the input tag when a wiring anomaly is
detected.
Wire-off Detection
Condition Reported in Input Tag
Input Range Wiring Problem
Input Data Changes to ChXOverrange ChXBrokenWire ChXUnderrange
-10V…+ 10V
Voltage 0V …+5V INx or INx removed Maximum scaled value 1 1
(overrange value)
0V…+10V
RTB removed or INx and Maximum scaled value 1 1
I RTN-x jumper removed (overrange value)
Minimum scaled value
0…20 mA Only INx removed (jumper in place) 0 1
(underrange value)
Maximum scaled value
Only jumper removed 1 1
(overrange value)
Current
RTB removed or INx and Maximum scaled value 1 1
I RTN-x jumper removed (overrange value)
Minimum scaled value
4…20 mA Only INx removed (jumper in place) 1 1
(underrange value)
Maximum scaled value
Only jumper removed 1 1
(overrange value)

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Wire the Module Use this figure to wire the module for voltage and current inputs. HART communication is
active with current inputs only.
1756-IF8H Voltage and Current Inputs
Voltage Inputs Current Inputs

Voltage Input
+V
2-wire Current Input
IN0+ 2 1 I RTN-0 2-wire
-V IN0- 4 3 NC 24V DC
+ +-
IN0+ 2 1 I RTN-0
IN1+ 6 5 I RTN-1 Power
Supply- IN0- 4 3 NC
IN1- 8 7 NC
IN1+ 6 5 I RTN-1
RTN 10 9 RTN
IN1- 8 7
IN2+ 12 11 I RTN-2 4-wire Current Input NC
RTN 10 9 RTN
IN2- 14 13 NC
24V DC
+ + 4-wire
+ IN2+ 12 11 I RTN-2
IN3+ 16 15 I RTN-3 Power
Supply- MTR IN2- 14 13 NC
IN3- 18 17 NC - -
IN3+ 16 15 I RTN-3
IN4+ 20 19 I RTN-4
IN4- 22 21 NC IN3- 18 17 NC
IN4+ 20 19 I RTN-4
Table 1 - IN5+ 24 23 I RTN-5
Table 1 - IN4- 22 21 NC
IN5- 26 25 NC

Channel Usage Pin # RTN 28 27 RTN Channel Usage Pin # IN5+ 24 23 I RTN-5
26 25
IN0+ 2 IN6+ 30 29 I RTN-6
iRTN0 1
IN5- NC
0 IN6- 32 31 NC RTN 28 27 RTN
IN0- 4 0 IN0+ 2
IN7+ 34 33 I RTN-7 IN6+ 30 29 I RTN-6
IN1+ 6 IN0- 4
1 IN7- 36 35 NC IN6- 32 31 NC
IN1- 8 iRTN1 5 IN7+ 34 33 I RTN-7
IN2+ 12 1 IN1+ 6 IN7- 36 35 NC
2
IN2- 14 IN1- 8
IN3+ 16 iRTN2 11
3
IN3- 18 2 IN2+ 12
IN4+ 20 IN2- 14
4
IN4- 22 iRTN3 15
IN5+ 24 3 IN3+ 16
5
IN5- 26 IN3- 18
IN6+ 30 iRTN4 19
6
IN6- 32 4 IN4+ 20
IN7+ 34 IN4- 22
7
IN7- 36 iRTN5 23
5 IN5+ 24
IN5- 26
iRTN6 29
6 IN6+ 30
IN6- 32
iRTN7 33
7 IN7+ 34
IN7- 36

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The 1756-IF8H is a differential input module. However, there are limitations on its use in
differential mode. Anytime the low ends of the terminal block pins are connected together,
they must also be jumpered to the RTN pin on the terminal block. There are two scenarios in
which this condition happens.

First, if one power supply is used for multiple devices, then the low ends from all channels are
connected together and connected to the ground return of the power supply.
Single Power Supply with Multiple HART Devices

IN0+ IRTN-0
+ HART
Power Supply 1 Device 1
IN0-
-

IN1+ IRTN-1
HART
Device 1
IN1-

RTN

The second way for channels to share a ground is to have multiple power supplies connected
to the same ground. In this case, the low ends of the channels are effectively connected
together by the common ground of the power supplies.
Multiple Power Supplies with a Common Ground

IN0+ IRTN-0
+ HART
Device 1
Power Supply 1 IN0-
-

Ground wire from AC source IN1+ IRTN-1

common to both DC power HART
supplies + Device 1
Power Supply 1 IN1-
-

RTN

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For devices powered by individual supplies, when the ground potential of the supplies is
expected to differ, differential mode is recommended. This practice helps prevent ground loop
currents from flowing between the supplies. However, the potential difference allowable
between the supplies must remain within specified limits.
Power Supplies with Isolated Grounds

IN0+ IRTN-0
+ HART
Device 1
Power Supply 1
IN0-
-
Ground wires isolated
from each other IN1+ IRTN-1
HART
+ Device 1
Power Supply 1 IN1-
-
RTN
The low ends of the terminal block pins are now isolated from each other. The inputs can
be configured as true differential inputs as long as the voltage difference between them
does not exceed 7V.

We recommend that some devices, such as AC powered four-wire devices, be used in

differential mode only. It’s best if differential and single-ended input types aren’t connected on
the same terminal block. We recommend that you connect differential inputs and single-ended
inputs to different terminal blocks.

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Circuit Diagrams This section shows circuit diagrams for the 1756-IF8H module.
Simplified 1756-IF8H Current Input Circuit
+15V
10 M
22 K
INO+
+
Analog to
i 249  Digital
IRTN-O 1/4 Watt -
Jumper Converter
Differential 0.01 F 0.01 F
Current Input
INO-

22 K
10 M

-15V
RTN
RTN
RTN
RTN

Simplified 1756-IF8H Voltage Input Circuit

+15V

10 M 22 K
INO+ +
Analog to
Differential 249 
- Digital
Voltage + I RTN-O 1/4 Watt Converter
Inputs V
0.01 F 0.01 F
-
INO-

22 K
10 M

-15V
RTN
RTN
RTN
RTN

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1756-IF8H Module Fault and The 1756-IF8H module multicasts status/fault data to the controller with its channel data. The
fault data is arranged to let you choose the level of granularity you desire to examine fault
Status Reporting conditions. Three levels of tags work together to provide an increasing degree of detail as to
the specific cause of faults on the module.
This table lists tags that you can examine in ladder logic to indicate when a fault has occurred.
1756-IF8H Tags That Can Be Examined in Ladder Logic
Tag Name Tag Name
Tag Description Analog and HART PV Analog and HART by Channel(1)
Module Fault Word This word provides fault summary reporting. ModuleFaults ModuleFaults
ChannelFaults ChannelFaults
Channel Fault Word This word provides underrange, overrange, and communication fault reporting. ChxFault ChxFault
Channel Status Word These words provide individual channel underrange and overrange fault Chx.DeviceStatus
ChxStatus
indications and report process alarms, rate alarms, and calibration faults. Chx.DeviceStatus.AlarmStatus
HART Faults These bits provide HART communication status. HARTFaults, ChxHARTFault Chx.DeviceStatus.HARTFault
HART Device Status This data reports HART field device health. HART.ChxDevice Status Chx.DeviceStatus.FieldDeviceStatus
(1) Available only for 1756-IF8H firmware revision 2.002 or later

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1756-IF8H Fault Reporting

This figure shows how the 1756-IF8H module reports faults.
1756-IF8H Module Fault Reporting

Module Faults
6, 5, 4, and 0 aren’t used for fault reporting When the module is calibrating, all bits in the Channel Fault word are set.

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Analog Updated Calibrating CalFault
GroupFault StatusReady

If set, any bit in the Channel Fault word also sets the Analog
Channel Faults Group Fault in the Module Fault word.

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Ch7Fault Ch6Fault Ch5Fault Ch4Fault Ch3Fault Ch2Fault Ch1Fault Ch0Fault

A channel calibration fault sets

the calibration fault in the
Module Fault word.

An underrange, overrange condition sets

appropriate Channel Fault bits.

Ch7
Ch6
Ch5
Ch4
Ch3
Ch2
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CalFault Underrange Overrange RateAlarm LAlarm HAlarm LLAlarm HHAlarm Ch1
Ch0
Channel Status Tags Alarm bits 0…4 in the Channel Status word do not set other bits at any higher
One set of tags for each channel level. Monitor these conditions here.

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1756-IF8H Module Fault Word Bits

Bits in this word provide the highest level of fault detection. A nonzero condition in this word
reveals that a fault exists on the module. You can examine further to isolate the fault. This
table lists tags that can be examined in ladder logic to indicate when a fault has occurred.

1756-IF8H Tags That Can Be Examined in Ladder Logic

Tag Description
Analog Group Fault This bit is set when any bits in the Channel Fault word are set. Its tag name is AnalogGroupFault.
This bit is set when any channel is being calibrated. When this bit is set, all bits in the Channel Fault word are set. Its tag name is
Calibrating Calibrating.
Calibration Fault This bit is set when any of the individual Channel Calibration Fault bits are set. Its tag name is CalFault.

1756-IF8H Channel Fault Tags

During normal module operation, bits in the Channel Fault word are set if any of the respective
channels has an Underrange or Overrange condition. Examine this word for a nonzero value to
check quickly for Underrange or Overrange conditions on the module.

This table lists conditions that set all Channel Fault word bits.

1756-IF8H Conditions That Set All Channel Fault Word Bits

And Causes the Module to Display the Following in the Channel
This Condition Sets All Channel Fault Word Bits Fault Word Bits
A channel is being calibrated 16#00FF
A communication fault occurred between the module and its owner-controller 16#FFFF

1756-IF8H Channel Status Tags

This table describes the channel status tags.

1756-IF8H Tags That Show Channel Status

Tag Bit Description
This bit is set if an error occurs during calibration for Channel x, which can cause a bad calibration. Also sets CalFault in the Module
ChxCalFault 7 Faults.
This bit is set when the analog signal is less than or equal to the minimum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be measured,
ChxUnderrange 6 it can be significantly below the minimum value. Also sets ChxFault in the Channel Faults.
This bit is set when the analog signal is greater than or equal to the maximum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be
ChxOverrange 5 measured, it can be significantly above the maximum value. Also sets ChxFault in the Channel Faults.
This bit is set when the rate of change between input samples for each channel exceeds the specified rate-alarm trigger point for
ChxRateAlarm(1) 4 the channel. Both positive and negative changes can cause this alarm.
This bit is set when the requested input value is less than the configured low limit value. It remains set until the requested input is
ChxLAlarm 3 greater than the low limit. If the bit is latched, it remains set until it’s unlatched.
This bit is set when the requested input value is greater than the configured high limit value. It remains set until the requested input
ChxHAlarm 2 is less than the high limit. If the bit is latched, it remains set until it’s unlatched.
This bit is set when the requested input value is less than the configured low low limit value. It remains set until the requested input
ChxLLAlarm 1 is greater than the low low limit. If the bit is latched, it remains set until it’s unlatched.
This bit is set when the requested input value is greater than the configured high high limit value. It remains set until the requested
ChxHHAlarm 0 input is less than the high high limit. If the bit is latched, it remains set until it’s unlatched.
(1) Alarm bits 0…4 in the Channel Status word do not set other bits at any higher level.

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Module Calibration You can initiate calibration of the 1756-IF8H module via the Logix Designer application
Calibration view.

The Calibration view in the Logix Designer application provides a button to initiate module
calibration and a display of the results. Refer to Calibrate Your Module on page 154 for more
information.

IMPORTANT When calibrating multiple channels of a 1756-IF8H module in voltage

mode, in order to get the best accuracy (especially for the 5V range),
channels must be calibrated individually with a single voltage source.
One voltage source cannot be applied to all channels in parallel if 5V
accuracy is important.

1756-IF8H Tag Definitions This section describes the module-defined data types for the 1756-IF8H module and includes
information for configuration and input tags.

Available tags depend on the selected input data format, as shown in this table.

1756-IF8H Input Data Choice and Tags

Input Data Choice Tag Main Module Defined Type Subtype Used by Main Type
Configuration AB:1756_IF8H:C:0 AB:1756_IF8H_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Analog Only
Input AB:1756_IF8H_Analog:I:0 None
Configuration AB:1756_IF8H:C:0 AB:1756_IF8H_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Analog and HART PV AB:1756_IF8H_HARTData:I:1
Input AB:1756_IF8H_HARTPV:I:1 AB:1756_IF8H_HARTStatus_Struct:I:1
Configuration AB:1756_IF8H:C:0 AB:1756_IF8H_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Analog and HART by Channel AB:1756_IF8H_HARTDataAll_Struct:I:0
Input AB:1756_IF8H_AnalogHARTbyChannel:I:0 AB:1756_IF8H_HARTStatusAll_Struct:I:0

Configuration
This table describes the configuration tags available in the 1756-IF8H module.
1756-IF8H Configuration Tags - (AB:1756_IF8H:C:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
ModuleFilter SINT Decimal See the Series A Module Filter Selections with Associated Performance Data table on page 31.
(bits 0…7)
RealTimeSample INT Decimal Milliseconds between reading signal values. See Real Time Sample (RTS) on page 22 for more information.
(bits 0…15)
ChxConfig (x=0…7) AB:1756_IF8H_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Config SINT Binary
BOOL Decimal Ch0Config.Config.4, After a Rate Alarm is detected, keep I.ChxRateAlarm set even after Rate returns to normal, until
RateAlarmLatch unlatched by CIP™ Service Message.
Ch0Config.Config.5, After a Process Alarm such as LL is detected, keep I.ChxLLAlarm set even after measurement
ProcessAlarmLatch BOOL Decimal returns to normal, until unlatched by CIP Service Message.
AlarmDisable BOOL Decimal Ch0Config.Config.6, Do not report Process or Rate Alarms.
BOOL Decimal Ch0Config.Config.7, Enable HART communication. Must be 1 for valid HART data in Input Tag and Asset Management
HARTEn access to HART Field Device.
0 = -10…+10 V.
1 = 0…5 V.
RangeType SINT Decimal 2 = 0…10 V.
3 = 0…20 mA.
4 = 4…20 mA.
DigitalFilter INT Decimal Time Constant of low pass filter in ms. See Digital Filter on page 32 for more information.

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Member Name Type Style Description
Maximum Ramp Rate value to trigger a Rate Alarm when the Input Signal rate of change exceeds the setpoint. See Set
RateAlarmLimit REAL Float Module Resolution on page 145 for more information.
Lower current value for scaling to engineering units. Default is 4 mA. Must be less than HighSignal and more than or
LowSignal REAL Float equal to the minimum Input Range. See Set Module Resolution on page 145 for more information.
Upper current value for scaling to engineering units. Default is 20 mA. Must be more than LowSignal and less than or
HighSignal REAL Float equal to the maximum Input Range. See Set Module Resolution on page 145 for more information.
Measured quantity in engineering units that results in a signal level equal to LowSignal. See Set Module Resolution on
LowEngineering REAL Float page 145 for more information.
Measured quantity in engineering units that results in a signal level equal to HighSignal. See Set Module Resolution on
HighEngineering REAL Float page 145 for more information.
LAlarmLimit REAL Float User value sets low limit that causes the module to trigger a low alarm.
HAlarmLimit REAL Float User value sets high limit that causes the module to trigger a high alarm.
LLAlarmLimit REAL Float User value sets low low limit that causes the module to trigger a low low alarm.
HHAlarmLimit REAL Float User value sets high high limit that causes the module to trigger a high high alarm.
AlarmDeadband REAL Float Specifies the deadband range for the alarm trigger point. See Alarm Deadband for more information.
CalBias REAL Float Sensor Offset in engineering units added to the measured signal before reporting Ch0.Data.
PassthroughHandle Timeout INT Decimal Seconds to keep a reply to a HART pass-through service request before discarding. 15 seconds recommended.
PassthroughCmdFreq_14(1) BOOL Decimal Selects the policy for sending HART pass-through messages. See Input Module Pass-through Setting, Ratio, and Priority
PassthroughCmdFreq_15(1) BOOL Decimal on page 137
(1) Series B modules do not support Pass-through Setting. Pass-through scanning is fixed at one pass-through per channel scan on Series B modules.

Analog Only
This table describes the input tags available in the Analog Only data format.
1756-IF8H Input Tags - Analog Only (AB:1756_IF8H_Analog:I:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
Indicates a problem with analog data on Channel x or broken communication between the Logix controller and the 1756-
ChannelFaults INT Binary IF8H module. Example: Set if the analog signal is larger than 20 mA.
ChxFault BOOL Decimal ChannelFaults.0…ChannelFaults.7
(Ch0…Ch7)
ChannelFaults.8…ChannelFaults.15
ChxBrokenWire BOOL Decimal Indicates that current isn’t flowing through the module as expected. Broken wiring, RTB removal, or a powered-off field
(Ch0…Ch7) device can cause this indication.
Indicates a problem with HART data from the Field Device on Channel x.
HARTFaults Examples are HART not enabled, HART device not connected, HART communication failure due to noise.
SINT Binary
(Ch0…Ch7) These Field Device Status conditions also cause this to be set: Device Malfunction, PV Out of Limits, Loop Current
Saturated, and Loop Current Fixed.
ChxHARTFault BOOL Decimal HARTFaults.0…HARTFaults.7
ModuleFaults SINT Binary Module level fault status bits
CalFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.1) 1756-IF8H Module Calibration Failed.
Calibrating BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.2) Calibration in progress.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.7) Indicates that a fault has occurred on any channel (any of ChannelFaults).
ChxStatus SINT Binary Indicates various alarms on the analog signal. Also sets Ch0Fault for Overrange, Underrange, and CalFault.
(Ch0…Ch7)
ChxStatus.0
ChxData > ChxHHAlarmLimit.
ChxHHAlarm BOOL If Process Alarms are configured to Latch by setting ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch this bit remains set even after the
condition returns to normal, until reset via an explicit CIP message. This message can be sent from the Studio 5000
Logix Designer Module Properties Alarm dialog or from the Logix controller via a MSG instruction.
ChxStatus.1
ChxLLAlarm BOOL ChxData < ChxLLAlarmLimit
If ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched
ChxStatus.2
ChxHAlarm BOOL ChxData > ChxHAlarmLimit
If ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched

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Member Name Type Style Description
ChxStatus.3
ChxLAlarm BOOL ChxData < ChxLAlarmLimit
If ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched
ChxStatus.4
ChxData changing faster than ChxRateAlarmLimit.
ChxRateAlarm BOOL Both Positive and Negative changes can cause this alarm.
If ChxConfig.RateAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched
ChxStatus.5
ChxOverrange BOOL Analog signal is greater than or equal to the maximum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be measured, it can be
significantly above the maximum value
ChxStatus.6
ChxUnderrange BOOL Analog signal is less than or equal to the minimum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be measured, it can be
significantly below the minimum value
ChxStatus.7
ChxCalFault BOOL Set if an error occurs during calibration for Channel x, which causes a bad calibration. Also sets CalFault
ChxData REAL Float Value of analog signal on Channel x after conversion to engineering units.
(Ch0…Ch7)
Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in terms of coordinated system time, which is a
CSTTimestamp DINT[2] Hex 64-bit value in microseconds coordinated across the modules in the 1756 backplane.
RollingTimestamp INT Decimal Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in millisecond resolution.

Analog and HART PV

This table describes the input tags available in the Analog and HART PV data format.
1756-IF8H Input Tags - Analog and HART PV (AB:1756_IF8H_HARTPV:I:1)
Member Name Type Style Description
Indicates a problem with analog data on Channel x or broken communication between the Logix controller and the 1756-
ChannelFaults INT Binary IF8H module (bits 0…15). Example: Set if the analog signal is larger than 20 mA.
ChxFault BOOL Decimal ChannelFaults.0…ChannelFaults.7
(Ch0…Ch7)
ChannelFaults.8…ChannelFaults.15
ChxBrokenWire BOOL Decimal Indicates that current isn’t flowing through the module as expected. Broken wiring, RTB removal, or a powered-off field
(Ch0…Ch7) device can cause this condition.
Indicates a problem with HART data from the field device on Channel x (bits 0…7).
Examples are HART not enabled, HART device not connected, HART communication failure due to noise.
HARTFaults SINT Binary These field device status conditions also cause this to be set: Device Malfunction,
PV Out of Limits, Loop Current Saturated, and Loop Current Fixed.
ChxHARTFault
BOOL Decimal HARTFaults.0…HARTFaults.7
(Ch0…Ch7)
ModuleFaults SINT Binary Module level fault status (bits 0…7)
CalFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.1) 1756-IF8H Module Calibration Failed.
Calibrating BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.2) Calibration in progress.
(ModuleFaults.3) Module has collected updated Additional Device Status from HART command 48. This status can be
retrieved by using the Read Additional Status service, 16#4C. For more information about this service, see Read Additional
UpdatedStatusReady BOOL Decimal Status (Service Code = 16#4C) on page 170.
Updated Cmd 48 status data available.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.7) Indicates that a fault has occurred on any channel (any of ChannelFaults).
ChxStatus SINT Binary Indicates various alarms on the analog signal. Also sets ChxFault for Overrange, Underrange, and CalFault.
(Ch0…Ch7)
ChxStatus.0
ChxData > ChxHHAlarmLimit.
ChxHHAlarm BOOL If process alarms are configured to latch by setting ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch this bit remains set even after the
condition returns to normal, until reset via an explicit CIP message. This message can be sent from the Studio 5000 Logix
Designer Module Properties Alarm dialog or from the Logix controller via MSG instruction.
ChxStatus.1
ChxLLAlarm BOOL ChxData < ChxLLAlarmLimit
If ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
ChxStatus.2
ChxHAlarm BOOL ChxData > ChxHAlarmLimit
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Member Name Type Style Description
ChxStatus.3
ChxLAlarm BOOL ChxData < ChxLAlarmLimit
If ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
ChxStatus.4
ChxData changing faster than ChxRateAlarmLimit.
ChxRateAlarm BOOL Both positive and negative changes can cause this alarm.
If ChxConfig.RateAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
ChxStatus.5
ChxOverrange BOOL Analog signal is greater than or equal to the maximum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be measured, it can be
significantly above the maximum value.
ChxStatus.6
ChxUnderrange BOOL Analog signal is less than or equal to the minimum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be measured, it can be
significantly below the minimum value.
ChxStatus.7
ChxCalFault BOOL Set if an error occurs during calibration for Channel x, which causes a bad calibration. Also sets CalFault.
ChxData REAL Float Value of analog signal on Channel x after conversion to engineering units.
Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in terms of coordinated system time, which is a 64-
CSTTimestamp DINT[2] Hex bit value in microseconds coordinated across the modules in the 1756 backplane.
RollingTimestamp INT Decimal Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in millisecond resolution.
HART AB:1756_IF8H_HARTData:I:1, Contains HART field device health and dynamic process variables.
ChxDeviceStatus AB:1756_IF8H_HARTStatus_Struct:I:1, Channel xHART Device status info.
Searching for or Initializing HART device.
Init BOOL If this is 0 and Fail is 1, then HART isn’t enabled on this channel.
If both are 1, then 1756-IF8H is sending out HART messages attempting to establish communication with a HART device.
HART communication failure or device not found or HART not enabled.
Fail BOOL If this bit is 1, none of the other data in the HART part of the input tag are valid.
(HART.PVStatus is also set to 0 to indicate this).
MsgReady BOOL Pass-through message reply is ready for query service.
CurrentFault BOOL Analog current measurement does not match the current reported by the Field Device over the HART network.
The Field Device configuration has changed and new Field Device configuration information can be obtained from the
ConfigurationChanged BOOL 1756-IF8H module via CIP MSG GetDeviceInfo, which clears this bit.
HART communication status byte or Response code from a recent HART reply. See Response Code and Field Device Status
ResponseCode SINT Binary on page 204 for more information.
HART device status byte from a recent HART reply. Indicates the health of the HART field device. See Field Device Status
FieldDeviceStatus SINT Binary Bit Mask Definitions on page 205 for more information.
PVOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal The primary variable is beyond its operating limit.
VariableOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal A device variable that is not mapped to the PV is beyond its operating limits.
CurrentSaturated BOOL Decimal The loop current has reached its upper or lower endpoint limit and can’t increase or decrease any further.
CurrentFixed BOOL Decimal The loop current is being held at a fixed value and isn’t responding to process variations.
MoreStatus BOOL Decimal More status information is available via command 48, ‘Read Additional Status’ information.
ColdStart BOOL Decimal A power failure or device reset occurred.
Changed BOOL Decimal An operation was performed that changed the configuration of the device.
Malfunction BOOL Decimal The device detected a serious error or failure that compromises device operation.
ExtDeviceStatus SINT Binary Extended device status (from HART cmd9)
Maintenance Required BOOL Decimal Maintenance is needed.
DeviceVariableAlert BOOL Decimal Device reports a problem with some measurement.
PowerLow BOOL Decimal Low power.
ChxPV REAL Float Channel x HART PV value.
ChxSV REAL Float Channel x HART SV value.
ChxTV REAL Float Channel x HART TV value.
ChxFV REAL Float Channel x HART FV value.
ChxPVStatus SINT Hex Channel x HART PV status, see HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
ChxSVStatus SINT Hex Channel x HART SV status, see HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
ChxTVStatus SINT Hex Channel x HART TV status, see HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
ChxFVStatus SINT Hex Channel x HART FV status, see HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.

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Analog and HART by Channel

1756-IF8H Input Tags - Analog and HART by Channel (AB:1756-IF8H_AnalogHARTbyChannel:I:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
Indicates a problem with analog data on Channel x or broken communication between the Logix controller
ChannelFaults INT Binary and the 1756-IF8H module (bits 0…15)
Example: Set if the analog signal is larger than 20 mA.
ChxFault BOOL Decimal ChannelFaults.x
ModuleFaults SINT Binary Module level fault status (bits 0…7)
CalFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.1) 1756-IF8H module calibration failed.
Calibrating BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.2) Calibration in progress.
(ModuleFaults.3) Module has collected updated Additional Device Status from HART command 48. This status
UpdatedStatusReady BOOL Decimal can be retrieved by using the Read Additional Status service, 16#4C. For more information about this service,
see Read Additional Status (Service Code = 16#4C) on page 170.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.7) Indicates that a fault has occurred on any channel (any of ChannelFaults).
Chx (Ch0…Ch7) AB:1756_IF8H_HARTDataAll_Struct:I:0, Channel 0 analog and HART data.
Data REAL Float Analog value in engineering units.
DeviceStatus AB:1756_IF8H_HARTStatusAll_Struct:I:0, Channel 0 HART Device status info.
Searching for or Initializing HART device.
If this is 0 and Fail is 1, then HART isn’t Enabled on this channel.
HARTInit BOOL Decimal If both are 1, then 1756-IF8H is sending out HART messages attempting to establish communication with a
HART device.
HART communication failure or device not found or HART not enabled.
HARTCommFail BOOL Decimal If this bit is 1, none of the other data in the HART part of the Input Tag are valid.
(HART.PVStatus is also set to 0 to indicate this)
MsgReady BOOL Decimal Pass-through message reply is ready for query service.
CurrentFault BOOL Decimal Analog current measurement does not match the current reported by the Field Device over the HART network.
The Field Device configuration has changed and new Field Device configuration information can be obtained
ConfigurationChanged BOOL Decimal from the 1756-IF8H module via CIP MSG GetDeviceInfo, which clears this bit.
Indicates that current isn’t flowing through the module as expected. Broken wiring, RTB removal, or a
BrokenWire BOOL Decimal powered-off field device can cause this.
Indicates a problem with HART data from the field device on Channel x.
Examples are HART not enabled, HART device not connected, HART communication failure due to noise.
HARTFault BOOL Decimal These Field Device Status conditions also cause this to be set: Device Malfunction,
PV Out of Limits, Loop Current Saturated, and Loop Current Fixed.
HART communication status byte or Response code from a recent HART reply. See Response Code and Field
ResponseCode SINT Binary Device Status on page 204 for more information.
HART device status byte from a recent HART reply. Indicates the health of the HART Field device. See Field
FieldDeviceStatus SINT Binary Device Status Bit Mask Definitions on page 205 for more information.
PVOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal The primary variable is beyond its operating limit.
VariableOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal A device variable that is not mapped to the PV is beyond its operating limits.
CurrentSaturated BOOL Decimal The loop current has reached its upper or lower endpoint limit and can’t increase or decrease any further.
CurrentFixed BOOL Decimal The loop current is being held at a fixed value and isn’t responding to process variations.
MoreStatus BOOL Decimal More status information is available via command 48, ‘Read Additional Status’ information.
ColdStart BOOL Decimal A power failure or device reset occurred.
Changed BOOL Decimal An operation was performed that changed the configuration of the device.
Malfunction BOOL Decimal The device detected a serious error or failure that compromises device operation.
AlarmStatus SINT Binary Indicates various alarms on the analog signal. Also sets Ch0Fault for Overrange, Underrange, and CalFault.
(AlarmStatus.0) If process alarms are configured to latch by setting Ch0Config.ProcessAlarmLatch this bit
remains set even after the condition returns to normal, until reset via an explicit CIP message. This message
HHAlarm BOOL Decimal can be sent from the Studio 5000 Logix Designer Module Properties Alarm dialog or from the Logix controller
via MSG instruction.
LLAlarm BOOL Decimal (AlarmStatus.1) If Ch0Config.ProcessAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
HAlarm BOOL Decimal (AlarmStatus.2) If Ch0Config.ProcessAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched
LAlarm BOOL Decimal (AlarmStatus.3) If Ch0Config.ProcessAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
(AlarmStatus.4) Ch0Data changing faster than Ch0RateAlarmLimit.
RateAlarm BOOL Decimal Both positive and negative changes can cause this alarm.
If Ch0Config.RateAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
(AlarmStatus.5) Analog signal is greater than or equal to the maximum detectable signal. Because the signal
Overrange BOOL Decimal can’t be measured, it can be significantly above the maximum value.

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Member Name Type Style Description
Underrange BOOL Decimal (AlarmStatus.6) Analog signal is less than or equal to the minimum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t
be measured, it can be significantly below the minimum value.
(AlarmStatus.7) Set if an error occurs during calibration for Channel x, which causes a bad calibration. Also
CalFault BOOL Decimal sets CalFault.
ExtDeviceStatus SINT Binary Extended device status (from HART cmd9)
Maintenance Required BOOL Decimal Maintenance is needed.
DeviceVariableAlert BOOL Decimal Device reports a problem with some measurement.
PowerLow BOOL Decimal Low power.
Primary value. This value is the same value as signaled on the analog channel and is the most important
PV REAL Float measurement that is made by this device.
SV REAL Float Secondary value.
TV REAL Float Third value.
FV REAL Float Fourth value.
Primary status.
PVStatus SINT Hex 16#C0 = Connected.
16#00 = Not Connected.
Secondary status.
SVStatus SINT Hex 16#C0 = Connected.
16#00 = Not Connected.
Third status
TVStatus SINT Hex 16#C0 = Connected.
16#00 = Not Connected.
Fourth status.
FVStatus SINT Hex 16#C0 = Connected.
16#00 = Not Connected.
Timestamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in terms of coordinated system time,
CSTTimestamp DINT[2] Hex which is a 64-bit value in microseconds coordinated across the modules in the 1756 backplane.
RollingTimestamp INT Decimal Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in millisecond resolution.

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Module Features The 1756-IF8IH module is an isolated, 8-channel, current-only input module capable of HART
communication on all channels. Each channel is individually configurable. The 1756-IF8IH
module has the following features:
• Eight isolated, individually configurable input channels with a separate HART modem on
each channel
• Channel-to-channel, channel-to-backplane, and channel-to-frame ground galvanic
isolation at a continuous level of 250V AC rms
• Two input ranges: 0...20 mA and 4...20 mA
• Choice of four data types:
- Analog Only
- Analog and HART PV
- Analog and HART by channel with Configure HART Device = No
- Analog and HART by channel with Configure HART Device = Yes
• Supports full simultaneous HART 1200 baud bandwidth to all channels
• Channel ADC filter (one setting per module)
• Digital filtering (configurable per channel)
• Real-time sampling
• Auto-scanning of HART variables (PV, SV, TV, FV)
• HART pass-through interface
• Option to configure a HART device with user-supplied data. You can configure PV
damping value, PV range values, PV transfer function, and PV units code. This option is
available only when the data format is Analog and HART by Channel with Configure HART
device = Yes
• User scaling of input data
• Time stamping
• Alarms and fault detection
- Open wire detection(4...20 mA range)
- Underrange and overrange detection
- Fault reporting
- Process and Rate alarms and alarm latching (if Configure HART Device = No)
- Status indicator information
• User Calibration via CIP™ messaging
• Calibration via output word (available only when the data format is Analog and HART by
Channel with Configure HART Device = Yes)
• Downloadable firmware using ControlFLASH™
• Add-on Profile (AOP)
• “Bumpless” configuration for a smooth transition in new configurations.
• Removal and insertion under power (RIUP)

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HART Compatibility
The 1756-IF8IH functions as a HART master. It communicates with HART devices that have a
HART revision of 5, 6, or 7. Each channel has its own HART modem and functions as a HART
primary master.

The 1756-IF8IH module supports one HART device per channel.

The 1756-IF8IH module does not support burst mode, phase shift keying (PSK), or multi-drop
network configuration. The module detects and turns off a bursting device at initial
connection with the device.

HART Handheld Configurator

A HART handheld configuration tool can be connected to the HART device while the module is
connected as long as the configuration tool is the secondary master.

Input Data Types

The Input Data type you choose determines which values are included in the Input tag of the
module and the features that are available to your application. Select the Input Data type on
the Device Definition dialog of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application. This table shows
the available data types for the 1756-IF8IH module.
Data Types for the 1756-IF8IH Module
Input Data Type Description
HART process Grouped HART
Analog signal Configure HART Process Alarms
Analog status variables and and analog data Rate Alarm
values device data with latching
device health for each channel
Analog Only X X X X
Analog and HART PV X X X X X
Analog and HART by Channel, X X X X X X
Configure HART Device = No
Analog and HART by Channel, X X X X X
Configure HART Device = Yes

Choose Analog and HART PV if you prefer the analog values for all channels to be grouped near
the end of the tag. This format makes it easy to view all eight analog values at once.
Choose Analog and HART by Channel if you prefer Status, Analog Value, and Device Status for
each channel to be together in the tag. This format makes it easier to view all data for one
field device.

Input Ranges
You can select one of two input ranges for each channel on the module. The range designates
the minimum and maximum signals that are detectable by the module. These are the possible
ranges:
• 0…20 mA
• 4…20 mA (HART instruments use this range.)

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Module Filter
Each channel has an ADC filter that affects 50 Hz and 60 Hz rejection, noise, accuracy, and the
minimum sample time (RTS). The module filter attenuates the input signal at the specified
frequency and above.

The module attenuates the selected frequency by approximately -3 dB or 0.707 of the applied
amplitude. An input signal with frequencies above the selected frequency is attenuated more
while frequencies below the selection receive no attenuation.

0.707

0 60 Hz

A by-product of the filter selection is the minimum available sample rate (RTS). For example,
the 1000 Hz selection does not attenuate frequencies less than 1104 Hz, but allows all
8 channels to be sampled within 15 ms. The 10 Hz selection attenuates all frequencies above
2.2 Hz but only allows all 8 channels to be sampled within 488 ms.

IMPORTANT 60 Hz is the default setting for the module filter. Do not use the 1000 Hz
module filter with HART instruments.
There’s one filter setting that is applied globally to all channels. Use this table to help choose a
filter setting.
Module Filter Selections with Associated Performance Data for 1756-IF8IH
Module Filter Setting (-3 dB) 10 Hz 15 Hz 20 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 100 Hz 250 Hz 1000 Hz
Minimum Sample Time (RTS ms) 488 328 275 115 115 61 25 15
Effective Resolution 18 bits 18 bits 18 bits 17 bits 17 bits 16 bits 16 bits 15 bits
(0…20 mA, 4…20 mA range) 0.08 A 0.08 A 0.08 A 0.16 A 0.16 A 0.32 A 0.32 A 0.64 A
-3 dB Frequency 2.2 Hz 11.5 Hz 13.8 Hz 34.5 Hz 34.5 Hz 69.0 Hz 221 Hz 1104 Hz
50 Hz Common Rejection 100 dB 100 dB
50 Hz Normal Rejection 95 dB 74 dB
60 Hz Normal Rejection 95 dB 74 dB 97 dB
60 Hz Common Rejection 100 dB 100 dB 100 dB
Channel ADC Update Rate (samples per second) 30 SPS 50 SPS 60 SPS 150 SPS 150 SPS 300 SPS 960 SPS 4800 SPS
Settling Time 100 ms 80 ms 66.7 ms 26.7 ms 26.7 ms 13.3 ms 4.17 ms 0.83 ms

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Digital Filter
The digital filter smooths input data noise transients. There’s a separate digital filter for each
channel.

The digital filter value specifies the time constant in milliseconds for a digital first order lag
filter on the input. A value of 0 disables the filter.

The digital filter equation is a classic first order lag equation:

[ t]
Yn = Yn-1 + (Xn – Yn-1)
 t + TA

Yn = present output, filtered peak voltage (PV)

Yn-1 = previous output, filtered PV
t = module channel update time (seconds)
TA = digital filter time constant (seconds)
Xn = present input, unfiltered PV

This figure illustrates the filter response to a step input. When the digital filter time constant
elapses, 63.2% of the total response is reached. Each additional time constant achieves
63.2% of the remaining response.
Filter Response to a Step Input

Real-time Sampling
This parameter instructs the module how often to scan its input channels and obtain new
sampled data. After the channels are scanned, the module broadcasts that data (multicast or
unicast) to the local chassis backplane. This feature is applied on a module-wide basis.

During module configuration, you specify a real-time sampling (RTS) period and a requested
packet interval (RPI). Both of these features instruct the module to broadcast data, but only
the RTS feature instructs the module to scan its channels before broadcasting.

For more RTS information, see Real Time Sample (RTS) on page 22.

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Underrange and Overrange Detection

The module detects when it’s operating beyond the limits of the input range. Thisn’t being
measured accurately because the signal is beyond the measuring capability of the module. For
example, the module can’t distinguish 20.58…30 mA.

This table shows the input ranges of the 1756-IF8IH module and the lowest and highest signal
available in each range before the module detects an underrange and overrange condition.

Low and High Signal Limits on the 1756-IF8IH Module

Input Module Available Range Lowest Signal in Range Highest Signal in Range
0…20 mA 0 mA 20.58 mA
1756-IF8IH
4…20 mA 3.42 mA 20.58 mA

Open Circuit Detection

In the 4...20 mA range, if the signal wire to a channel opens, the module reports a negative full-
scale value in the input data tag of the channel within 5 seconds. The module also sets the
ChxBrokenWire status bit.

In the 0...20 mA range, an open-circuit condition results in a measured value of 0 mA, which is
the same as a measured value of 0 mA when there isn’t an open-circuit condition. The
appropriate Underrange bit is set but the ChxBrokenWire bit isn’t set.

Auto-Configure HART Device

The Auto-Configure HART device feature automatically configures a HART device with certain
user-supplied values. Configurable values are PV Damping, PV Range, PV Range Units Code,
and PV Transfer Function. You specify the configuration values in the Logix Designer
application. One checkbox enables the PV damping value configuration and another enables
configuration of PV range, PV transfer function, and PV units. The specified values are sent to
the device at device connection time or if the module detects that the device configuration bit
is set. See Set HART Device Information (1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH Modules) on page 153.
The specified values are sent to the device only if the feature is enabled and the module
detects that the values in the device aren’t within 1% of the values in the configuration tag. If
the PV Range enable bit is set and the module detects that the device PV Units Code does not
match the value in the configuration tag, the module sends the PV Units Code to the module.
The PV Damping, PV units code, PV Upper and Lower Range values, and PV Transfer Function
reside in the configuration table. If the write operation fails (for example, device write
protected or unsupported values) then a status flag is set to indicate that the device isn’t
configured properly. If the write is successful, the module verifies that the PV Range and
Damping values that are read from the device are within 1.0% of the values in the
configuration tag. If they aren’t, an error is flagged.

The valid range of HART configuration values depends on the HART device that is connected to
the module. The Logix Designer application does not check that the values that are entered in
the HART Command view are appropriate. Confirm on your own that valid values for your HART
devices are used.

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Rate Alarm
This feature isn’t available if Configure HART Device = Yes.

The value for the Rate Alarm Limit is entered in scaled engineering units per second. The rate
alarm triggers if the rate of change between input samples for a channel exceeds the
specified rate-alarm trigger point for that channel. Rate Alarm uses the signal value after
filtering by the Module Filter and before the Digital Filter is applied.

Process Alarms
This feature isn’t available if Configure HART Device = Yes.

This feature enables you to specify alarm limits for input level and have the module report
when those levels have been exceeded. It’s available only if Configure HART Device = No. In
module configuration, you specify values for high-high, high, low, and low-low limits. Process
alarms can be latched.

Only status bits in the input table are affected during runtime after a valid configuration; no
fault bit is set.

AlarmDeadband determines when the AlarmLimit bits are cleared. Once the bit is set by
exceeding the AlarmLimit, it can’t be cleared until the input has passed the deadband delta
from the AlarmLimit value. For example, if the deadband is 0.5 and the HAlarmLimit is 10.0, the
HAlarm status bit isn’t cleared until the input is 9.5 or less. Likewise, if the LAlarmLimit is 1.0,
the associated LAlarm bit would clear when the input is 1.5 or more for the same deadband
value.

Alarm bits are cleared when the input falls inside the specified Alarm Limit. The exception is
when ProcessAlarmLatch is set in the configuration. In that case, clearing alarm bits requires
the command ‘Unlatch Alarm Status’ be issued to all alarms or individual alarms.

For more information, see Process Alarms on page 33.

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Wire the Module This figure shows module wiring information. We recommend using a separate power supply
for each input to help maintain isolation.
1756-IF8IH Wiring Diagram

i
+ + Not Used 2 1 Not Used
4-wire IN0 4 3 IN1
24V DC
Transmitter
– RTN0 6 5 RTN1
– Reserved Reserved
8 7
Reserved 10 9 Reserved
IN2 12 11 IN3
Shield Ground
RTN2 14 13 RTN3
Reserved 16 15 Reserved
Reserved 18 17 Reserved
IN4 20 19 IN5
RTN4 22 21 RTN5
Reserved 24 23 Reserved
i Reserved 26 25 Reserved
2-wire – IN6 IN7
28 27
Transmitter
+ 24V DC RTN6 30 29 RTN7
+ – Reserved 32 31 Reserved
Reserved 34 33 Reserved
Shield Ground Not Used 36 35 Not Used

Circuit Diagram This figure is a simplified diagram of the input circuit that is used in the 1756-IF8IH module.
1756-IF8IH Simplified Input Circuit

Overcurrent protection
HART Tx and Rx

4 ~ 20 mA Transmitter

AD1792 HART MODEM

I_Sense
100 SPI
PGA ADC
+ 0.1%
Transmitter
Power
2.5v Vref
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1756-IF8IH Module Fault and The 1756-IF8IH module multicasts status/fault data to the controller with its channel data. The
fault data is arranged to let you choose the level of granularity you desire for examining fault
Status Reporting conditions. Three levels of tags work together to provide an increasing degree of detail about
the cause of faults on the module. This figure offers an overview of how faults are reported.
1756-IF8IH Module Fault Reporting
When the module is calibrating, all bits in the
Module Faults
Channel Fault word are set.
6, 5, 4, and 0 aren’t used for fault reporting

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Analog Updated Calibrating CalFault
GroupFault StatusReady

If set, any bit in the Channel Fault word also sets the Analog
Channel Faults Group Fault in the Module Fault word.

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Ch7Fault Ch6Fault Ch5Fault Ch4Fault Ch3Fault Ch2Fault Ch1Fault Ch0Fault

A channel calibration fault sets

the calibration fault in the
Module Fault word.

An underrange, overrange condition sets

appropriate Channel Fault bits.

Ch7
Ch6
Ch5
Ch4
Ch3
Ch2
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
CalFault Underrange Overrange RateAlarm LAlarm HAlarm LLAlarm HHAlarm Ch1
Ch0
Channel Alarm Status Tags Alarm bits 0…4 in the Channel/Alarm Status word do not set other bits at any higher level; monitor
(one set of tags per channel) these conditions here. These bits are available only when Configure HART Device = No.

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This table lists tags that you can examine in ladder logic to indicate when a fault has occurred.
1756-IF8IH Tags That Can Be Examined in Ladder Logic
Tag Name Tag Name
Tag Description Analog and HART PV Analog and HART by Channel
Module Fault Word This word provides fault summary reporting. ModuleFaults ModuleFaults
This word provides underrange, overrange, and ChannelFaults ChannelFaults
Channel Fault Word communication fault reporting. ChxFault ChxFault
These words provide individual channel underrange and
Channel Status Word overrange fault indications and reporting for process ChxStatus Chx.DeviceStatus.AlarmStatus
alarms, rate alarms, and calibration faults.
HART Faults These bits provide HART communication status. HARTFaults Chx.DeviceStatus.HARTFault
HART Device Status This data reports HART field device health. HART.ChxDevice Status Chx.DeviceStatus.FieldDeviceStatus

1756-IF8IH Module Fault Word Bits

Bits in this word provide the highest level of fault detection. A nonzero condition in this word
reveals that a fault exists on the module. You can examine further to isolate the fault. This
table lists tags that can be examined in ladder logic to indicate when a fault has occurred.

1756-IF8IH Tags That Can Be Examined in Ladder Logic

Tag Description
Analog Group Fault This bit is set when any bits in the Channel Fault word are set. Its tag name is AnalogGroupFault.
This bit is set when any channel is being calibrated. When this bit is set, all bits in the Channel Fault word are set. Its tag name is
Calibrating Calibrating.
Calibration Fault This bit is set when any of the individual Channel Calibration Fault bits are set. Its tag name is CalFault.

1756-IF8IH Channel Fault Tags

During normal module operation, bits in the Channel Fault word are set if any of the respective
channels has an Underrange or Overrange condition. Examine this word for a nonzero value to
check for Underrange or Overrange conditions on the module.

This table lists conditions that set all Channel Fault word bits.

1756-IF8IH Conditions That Set All Channel Fault Word Bits

And Causes the Module to Display the Following in the Channel
This Condition Sets All Channel Fault Word Bits Fault Word Bits
A channel is being calibrated 16#00FF
A communication fault occurred between the module and its owner-controller 16#FFFF

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Module Calibration There are two ways to initiate calibration of the 1756-IF8IH module:
• Logix Designer application Calibration view
• Module Output Word

Module Calibration Via Logix Designer Application

The Calibration view in the Logix Designer application provides a button to initiate module
calibration and a display of the results. Refer to Calibrate Your Module on page 154 for more
information.

Module Calibration Via Output Word

The 1756-IF8IH module allows you to perform calibration by setting and clearing bits in the
module output word. This method of calibration is available only when Configure HART Device
= Yes. The module must be connected to a controller and the controller must be in run mode.

See Table on page 66 for descriptions of the tags in the 1756-IF8IH output word.
To perform a module calibration via the output word, set and clear bits in sequence to perform
the calibration tasks. This table shows 1756-IF8IH calibration bits.
Step Output Word Bit Description
The date that you want to be associated with this calibration;
Set the calibration date CalibrationDate typically the current date. Set the date before starting the
calibration.
Set this bit to initiate calibration, and keep it set until the
Initiate calibration ChxCalibrate calibration sequence is complete. If this bit clears before the
calibration is complete, the calibration is aborted.
ChxCalLowRef Perform low calibration at the low reference point (0.5 mA).
Perform low calibration Connect a valid low reference signal before setting this bit.
ChxCalHighRef Perform high calibration at the high reference point (20 mA).
Perform high calibration Connect a valid high reference signal before setting this bit.
ChxCalibrate
Abort calibration ChxCalLowRef Setting all three calibration bits aborts calibration.
ChxCalHighRef

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Module-defined Data Types, This section describes module-defined data types for the 1756-IF8IH module and includes
information for configuration and input tags.
1756-IF8IH Module
Available tags depend on the selected input data format, as shown in this table.

1756-IF8IH Input Data Choice and Tags

Input Data Choice Tag Main Module Defined Type Subtype Used by Main Type
Configuration AB:1756_IF8IH:C:0 AB:1756_IF8IH_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Analog Only
Input AB:1756_IF8IH_Analog:I:0 None
Configuration AB:1756_IF8IH:C:0 AB:1756_IF8IH_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Analog and HART PV AB:1756_IF8IH_HARTData:I:1
Input AB:1756_IF8IH_HARTPV:I:1 AB:1756_IF8IH_HARTStatus_Struct:I:1
Configuration AB:1756_IF8IH:C:0 AB:1756_IF8IH_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Analog and HART by Channel
Configure HART Device = No AB:1756_IF8IH_HARTDataAll_1_Struct:I:0
Input AB:1756_IF8IH_AnalogHARTbyChannel:I:0 AB:1756_IF8IH_HARTStatusAll_1_Struct:I:0
Configuration AB:1756_IF8IH_HART_CMD:C:0 AB:1756_IF8IH_HART_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Analog and HART by Channel AB:1756_IF8IH_HARTDataAll_1_Struct:I:0
Input AB:1756_IF8IH_AnalogHARTbyChannel_1:I:0
Configure HART Device = Yes AB:1756_IF8IH_HARTStatusAll_1_Struct:I:0
Output AB:1756_IF8IH:O:0 None

Configuration - Configure HART Device = No

This table lists the configuration tags for the 1756-IF8IH module when Configure HART Device
is set to No.
1756-IF8IH Configuration Tags, Configure HART Device = No (AB:1756_IF8IH_HART_CMD:C:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
See the Module Filter Selections with Associated Performance Data for 1756-IF8IH table on page 51.
ModuleFilter SINT Decimal 0…10 Hz, 1…50 Hz, 2…60 Hz, 3…100 Hz, 4…250 Hz, 5…1000 Hz, 6…20 Hz, 7 = 15 Hz.
100 Hz is invalid if HART is enabled.
RealTimeSample INT Decimal Milliseconds between reading signal values. See Real-time Sampling on page 31 for more information.
ChxConfig (Ch 0…Ch7) AB:1756_IF8IH_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Config SINT Binary
(Config.4) After a Rate Alarm is detected, keep I.ChxRateAlarm set even after Rate returns to normal, until
RateAlarmLatch BOOL Decimal unlatched by CIP Service Message.
(Config.5) After a Process Alarm such as LL is detected, keep I.ChxLLAlarm set even after measurement returns
ProocessAlarmLatch BOOL Decimal to normal, until unlatched by CIP Service Message.
AlarmDisable BOOL Decimal (Config.6) Do not report Process or Rate Alarms.
(Config.7) Enable HART communication. Must be 1 for valid HART data in Input Tag and Asset Management access
HARTEn BOOL Decimal to HART Field Device.
RangeType SINT Decimal 0 = invalid, 1 = invalid, 2 = invalid, 3 = 0…20 mA, 4 = 4…20 mA
DigitalFilter INT Decimal Time Constant of low pass filter in ms. See Digital Filter on page 52 for more information.
Maximum Ramp Rate value to trigger a Rate Alarm when the Input Signal rate of change exceeds the setpoint.
RateAlarmLimit REAL Float See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Lower current value for scaling to engineering units. Default is 4 mA. Must be less than HighSignal and more than
LowSignal REAL Float or equal to the minimum Input Range. See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Upper current value for scaling to engineering units. Default is 20 mA. Must be more than LowSignal and less
HighSignal REAL Float than or equal to the maximum Input Range. See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Measured quantity in engineering units that results in a signal level equal to LowSignal.
LowEngineering REAL Float See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Measured quantity in engineering units that results in a signal level equal to HighSignal.
HighEngineering REAL Float See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
LAlarmLimit REAL Float PV Lower Range value.
HAlarmLimit REAL Float PV Upper Range value.
LLAlarmLimit SINT Decimal PV Range Units Code.

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Member Name Type Style Description
HHAlarmLimit SINT Decimal PV Transfer Function (see HART spec).
Specifies the deadband range for the alarm trigger point. See Auto-Configure HART Device on page 53 for more
AlarmDeadBand REAL Float information.
CalBias REAL Float Sensor Offset in engineering units added to the measured signal before reporting Ch0.Data.
PassthroughHandleTimeOut INT Decimal Response hold time in milliseconds.
PassthroughFreq_14 BOOL Decimal Selects the policy for sending HART pass-through messages.
PassthroughFreq_15 BOOL Decimal See Input Module Pass-through Setting, Ratio, and Priority on page 137

Configuration - Configure HART Device = Yes

This table lists the configuration tags for the 1756-IF8IH module when Configure HART Device
is set to Yes.
1756-IF8IH Configuration Tags (AB:1756_IF8IH_HART_CMD:C:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
See the Module Filter Selections with Associated Performance Data for 1756-IF8IH table on page 51.
ModuleFilter SINT Decimal 0…10 Hz, 1…50 Hz, 2…60 Hz, 3…100 Hz, 4…250 Hz, 5…1000 Hz, 6…20 Hz, 7 = 15 Hz.
100 Hz is invalid if HART is enabled.
RealTimeSample INT Decimal Milliseconds between reading signal values. See Real-time Sampling on page 52 for more information.
ChxConfig (Ch 0…Ch7) AB:1756_IF8IH_HART_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Config SINT Binary
PVDampingConfigEn BOOL Decimal (Config.0) Enable HART PV damping auto-configuration.
PVRangeConfigEn BOOL Decimal (Config.1) Enable HART PV range auto-configuration.
(Config.7) Enable HART communication. Must be 1 for valid HART data in Input Tag and Asset Management access
HARTEn BOOL Decimal to HART Field Device.
RangeType SINT Decimal 3 = 0…20 mA, 4 = 4…20 mA (0, 1, and 2 are invalid).
DigitalFilter INT Decimal Time Constant of low pass filter in ms. See Digital Filter on page 52 for more information.
PVDamping(1) REAL Float PV Damping Value (HART Command 35, in seconds).
Lower current value for scaling to engineering units. Default is 4 mA. Must be less than HighSignal and more than
LowSignal REAL Float or equal to the minimum Input Range. See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Upper current value for scaling to engineering units. Default is 20 mA. Must be more than LowSignal and less
HighSignal REAL Float than or equal to the maximum Input Range. See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Measured quantity in engineering units that results in a signal level equal to LowSignal. See Scaling to
LowEngineering REAL Float Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Measured quantity in engineering units that results in a signal level equal to HighSignal. See Scaling to
HighEngineering REAL Float Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
PVLowerRange(1) REAL Float PV Lower Range value (See Set HART Device Information (1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH Modules) on page 153).
(1) REAL Float PV Upper Range value (See Set HART Device Information (1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH Modules) on page 153).
PVUpperRange
PVUnits(1) SINT Decimal PV Range Units Code (See Set HART Device Information (1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH Modules) on page 153).
PVTransferFunction(1) SINT Decimal PV Transfer Function (See Set HART Device Information (1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH Modules) on page 153).
CalBias REAL Float Sensor Offset in engineering units added to the measured signal before reporting Ch0.Data.
PassthroughHandleTimeOut INT Decimal Response hold time in milliseconds.
PassthroughFreq_14 BOOL Decimal Selects the policy for sending HART pass-through messages. See Input Module Pass-through Setting, Ratio, and
PassthroughFreq_15 BOOL Decimal Priority on page 137.
(1) The valid range of HART configuration values depends on the HART device that is connected. The Logix Designer application does not check that the entered values for PVDampingValue,
PVLowerRange/PVUpperRange, PVRangeUnitsCode, and PVTransferFunction are valid for the connected device. It is your responsibility to evaluate the entered values.

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Input - Analog Only

This table describes the input tags available in the Analog Only data format for the 1756-IF8IH
module.
1756-IF8IH Input Tags - Analog Only (AB:1756_IF8IH_Analog:I:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
ChannelFaults INT Binary Channel fault status bits.
ChxFault (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal (ChannelFaults.0…ChannelFaults.7) A fault has occurred on the corresponding channel.
(ChannelFaults.8…ChannelFaults.15) Indicates that current isn’t flowing through the module as expected. Broken
ChxBrokenWire (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal wiring, RTB removal, or a powered-off field device can cause this.
HARTFaults SINT Binary HART Fault status bits.
(HARTFaults.0…HARTFaults.7) Indicates a problem with HART data from the field device on Channel x. Examples
are HART not enabled, HART device not connected, HART communication failure due to noise. These field device
ChxHARTFault (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal status conditions also cause this to be set: Device Malfunction, PV Out of Limits, Loop Current Saturated, and
Loop Current Fixed.
ModuleFaults SINT Binary Module fault status bits.
CalFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.1) A calibration fault has occurred on one of the channels.
Calibrating BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.2) A calibration is in progress.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.7) Indicates that a channel fault has occurred.
ChxStatus (Ch 0…Ch7) SINT Binary Status bits for channel x.
(ChxStatus.1) ChxData > ChxHHAlarmLimit.
If Process Alarms are configured to Latch by setting ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch this bit remains set even
ChxHHAlarm BOOL Decimal after the condition returns to normal, until reset via an explicit CIP message. This message can be sent from the
Studio 5000 Logix Designer Module Properties Alarm dialog or from the Logix controller via MSG instruction.
(ChxStatus.1) ChxData < ChxLLAlarmLimit.
ChxLLAlarm BOOL Decimal If ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
(ChxStatus.2) ChxData > ChxHAlarmLimit.
ChxHAlarm BOOL Decimal If ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
(ChxStatus.3)ChxData < ChxLAlarmLimit.
ChxLAlarm BOOL Decimal If ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
(ChxStatus.4) ChxData changing faster than ChxRateAlarmLimit.
ChxRateAlarm BOOL Decimal Both Positive and Negative changes can cause this alarm.
If ChxConfig.RateAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
(ChxStatus.5) Analog signal is greater than or equal to the maximum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t
ChxOverrange BOOL Decimal be measured, it can be significantly above the maximum value.
(Ch0Status.6) Analog signal is less than or equal to the minimum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be
ChxUnderrange BOOL Decimal measured, it can be significantly below the minimum value.
(Ch0Status.7) Set if an error occurs during calibration for Channel x, which causes a bad calibration. Also sets
ChxCalFault BOOL Decimal CalFault.
ChxData (Ch 0…Ch7) REAL Float Value of analog signal on Channel x after conversion to engineering units.
Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in terms of coordinated system time,
CSTTimeStamp DINT (2) Hex which is a 64-bit value in microseconds coordinated across the modules in the 1756 backplane.
RollingTimeStamp INT Decimal Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in millisecond resolution.

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Input - Analog and HART PV

This table describes the input tags available in the Analog and HART PV data format for the
1756-IF8IH module.
1756-IF8IH Input Tags - Analog and HART PV (AB:1756_IF8IH_HARTPV:I:1)
Member Name Type Style Description
ChannelFaults INT Binary Channel fault status bits.
ChxFault (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal (ChannelFaults.0…ChannelFaults.7) A fault has occurred on the corresponding channel.
(ChannelFaults.8…ChannelFaults.15) Indicates that current isn’t flowing through the module as expected. Broken
ChxBrokenWire (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal wiring, RTB removal, or a powered-off field device can cause this.
HARTFaults SINT Binary HART Fault status bits.
(HARTFaults.0…HARTFaults.7) Indicates a problem with HART data from the field device on Channel x. Examples
are HART not enabled, HART device not connected, HART communication failure due to noise. These field device
ChxHARTFault (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal status conditions also cause this to be set: Device Malfunction, PV Out of Limits, Loop Current Saturated, and
Loop Current Fixed.
ModuleFaults SINT Binary Module fault status bits.
CalFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.1) A calibration fault has occurred on one of the channels.
Calibrating BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.2) A calibration is in progress.
(ModuleFaults.3) Module has collected updated Additional Device Status from HART command 48. This status can
UpdatedStatusReady BOOL Decimal be retrieved by using the Read Additional Status service, 16#4C.
For more information about this service, see Read Additional Status (Service Code = 16#4C) on page 170.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.7) Indicates that a channel fault has occurred.
ChxStatus (Ch 0…Ch7) SINT Binary Status bits for channel x.
(ChxStatus.1) ChxData > ChxHHAlarmLimit.
If Process Alarms are configured to Latch by setting ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch this bit remains set even
ChxHHAlarm BOOL Decimal after the condition returns to normal, until reset via explicit CIP message. This message can be sent from the
Studio 5000 Logix Designer Module Properties Alarm dialog or from the Logix controller via MSG instruction.
(ChxStatus.1) ChxData < ChxLLAlarmLimit.
ChxLLAlarm BOOL Decimal If ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
(ChxStatus.2) ChxData > ChxHAlarmLimit.
ChxHAlarm BOOL Decimal If ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
(ChxStatus.3)ChxData < ChxLAlarmLimit.
ChxLAlarm BOOL Decimal If ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
(ChxStatus.4) ChxData changing faster than ChxRateAlarmLimit.
ChxRateAlarm BOOL Decimal Both Positive and Negative changes can cause this alarm.
If ChxConfig.RateAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
(ChxStatus.5) Analog signal is greater than or equal to the maximum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t
ChxOverrange BOOL Decimal be measured, it can be significantly above the maximum value.
(Ch0Status.6) Analog signal is less than or equal to the minimum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be
ChxUnderrange BOOL Decimal measured, it can be significantly below the minimum value.
(Ch0Status.7) Set if an error occurs during calibration for Channel x, which causes a bad calibration. Also sets
ChxCalFault BOOL Decimal CalFault.
ChxData (Ch 0…Ch7) REAL Float Value of analog signal on Channel x after conversion to engineering units.
Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in terms of coordinated system time,
CSTTimeStamp DINT (2) Hex which is a 64-bit value in microseconds coordinated across the modules in the 1756 backplane.
RollingTimeStamp INT Decimal Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in millisecond resolution.
HART AB:1756_IF8IH_HARTData:I:1
ChxDeviceStatus (Ch 0…Ch7) AB:1756_IF8IH_HARTStatus_Struct:I:1
Searching for or Initializing HART device.
If this value is 0 and Fail is 1, then HART isn’t enabled on this channel.
Init BOOL Decimal If both are 1, then 1756-IF8IH is sending out HART messages to attempt to establish communication with a HART
device.
HART communication failure or device not found or HART not enabled.
Fail BOOL Decimal If this bit is 1, none of the other data in the HART part of the input tag are valid.
(HART.PVStatus is also set to 0 to indicate this).
MsgReady BOOL Decimal Pass-through message reply is ready for query service.
CurrentFault BOOL Decimal Analog current measurement does not match the current reported by the field device over the HART network.
The field device configuration has changed and new field device configuration information can be obtained
ConfigurationChanged BOOL Decimal from the 1756-IF8IH module via CIP MSG GetDeviceInfo, which clears this bit.

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Member Name Type Style Description
HART communication status byte or Response code from a recent HART reply.
ResponseCode SINT Binary See Response Code and Field Device Status on page 204 for more information.
HART device status byte from a recent HART reply. Indicates the health of the HART field device.
FieldDeviceStatus SINT Binary See Field Device Status Bit Mask Definitions on page 205 for more information.
PVOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal The primary variable is beyond its operating limit.
VariableOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal A device variable that is not mapped to the PV is beyond its operating limits.
CurrentSaturated BOOL Decimal The loop current has reached its upper or lower endpoint limit and can’t increase or decrease any further.
CurrentFixed BOOL Decimal The loop current is being held at a fixed value and isn’t responding to process variations.
MoreStatus BOOL Decimal More status information is available via command 48, ‘Read Additional Status’ information.
ColdStart BOOL Decimal A power failure or device reset occurred.
Changed BOOL Decimal An operation was performed that changed the configuration of the device.
Malfunction BOOL Decimal The device detected a serious error or failure that compromises device operation.
ExtDeviceStatus SINT Binary Extended device status (from HART cmd9).
MaintenanceRequired BOOL Decimal Maintenance is needed.
DeviceVariableAlert BOOL Decimal Device reports a problem with some measurement.
PowerLow BOOL Decimal Low power.
ChxPV (Ch 0…Ch7) REAL Float Channel x HART PV value.
ChxSV (Ch 0…Ch7) REAL Float Channel x HART SV value.
ChxTV (Ch 0…Ch7) REAL Float Channel x HART TV value.
ChxFV (Ch 0…Ch7) REAL Float Channel x HART FV value.
ChxPVStatus (Ch 0…Ch7) SINT Hex Channel x HART PV status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
ChxSVStatus (Ch 0…Ch7) SINT Hex Channel x HART SV status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
ChxTVStatus (Ch 0…Ch7) SINT Hex Channel x HART TV status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
ChxFVStatus (Ch 0…Ch7) SINT Hex Channel x HART FV status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.

Input - Analog and HART by Channel, Configure HART Device = No

This table describes the input tags available in the Analog with HART Channel Grouped data
format for the 1756-IF8IH module when it’s used in Legacy 1756-IF8IH mode.
1756-IF8IH Input Tags - Analog and HART by Channel, Configure HART Device = No (AB:1756_IF8IH_AnalogHARTbyChannel:I:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
ChannelFaults INT Binary Channel fault status bits.
ChxFault (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal (ChannelFaults.0…ChannelFaults.7) A fault has occurred on the corresponding channel.
ModuleFaults SINT Binary Module fault status bits.
CalFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.1) A calibration fault has occurred on one of the channels.
Calibrating BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.2) A calibration is in progress.
(ModuleFaults.3) Module has collected updated Additional Device Status from HART command 48. This status can be
UpdatedStatusReady BOOL Decimal retrieved by using the Read Additional Status service, 16#4C.
For more information about this service, see Read Additional Status (Service Code = 16#4C) on page 170.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.7) Indicates that a channel fault has occurred.
Chx (Ch 0…Ch7) AB:1756_IF8IH_HARTDataAll_Struct:I:0
Data REAL Float Analog value in engineering units.
DeviceStatus AB:1756_IF8IH_HARTStatusAll_1_Struct:I:0
Searching for or Initializing HART device. If this value is 0 and HARTCommFail is 1, then HART isn’t enabled on this
HARTInit BOOL Decimal channel. If both are 1, then 1756-IF8IH is sending out HART messages attempting to establish communication with a
HART device.
HART communication failure, device not found, or HART not enabled. If this bit is 1, none of the other data in the
HARTCommFail BOOL Decimal HART part of the Input Tag are valid. (HART.PVStatus is also set to 0 to indicate this.)
MsgReady BOOL Decimal Ladder passthrough message reply is ready for query service.
Digital and analog values do not match (Analog current measurement does not match the current reported by the
CurrentFault BOOL Decimal Field Device over the HART network.
The Field Device configuration has changed and new Field Device configuration information can be obtained from
ConfigurationChanged BOOL Decimal the 1756-IF8IH module via CIP MSG GetDeviceInfo, which clears this bit.

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1756-IF8IH Input Tags - Analog and HART by Channel, Configure HART Device = No (AB:1756_IF8IH_AnalogHARTbyChannel:I:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
BrokenWire BOOL Decimal Indicates that current isn’t flowing through the module as expected. Broken wiring, RTB removal, or a powered-off
field device can cause this.
Indicates a problem with HART data from the field device on Channel x. Examples are HART not enabled, HART
HARTFault BOOL Decimal device not connected, HART communication failure due to noise. These field device status conditions also cause
this to be set: Device Malfunction, PV Out of Limits, Loop Current Saturated, and Loop Current Fixed.
HART communication status byte or Response code from a recent HART reply.
ResponseCode SINT Binary See Response Code and Field Device Status on page 204 for more information.
HART device status byte from a recent HART reply. Indicates the health of the HART field device.
FieldDeviceStatus SINT Binary See Field Device Status Bit Mask Definitions on page 205 for more information.
PVOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal (FieldDeviceStatus.0) The primary variable is beyond its operating limit.
VariableOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal (FieldDeviceStatus.1) A device variable that is not mapped to the PV is beyond its operating limits.
(FieldDeviceStatus.2) The loop current has reached its upper or lower endpoint limit and can’t increase or decrease
CurrentSaturated BOOL Decimal any further.
CurrentFixed BOOL Decimal (FieldDeviceStatus.3) The loop current is being held at a fixed value and isn’t responding to process variations.
MoreStatus BOOL Decimal (FieldDeviceStatus.4) More status information is available via command 48, ‘Read Additional Status’ information.
ColdStart BOOL Decimal (FieldDeviceStatus.5) A power failure or device reset occurred.
Changed BOOL Decimal (FieldDeviceStatus.6) An operation was performed that changed the configuration of the device.
Malfunction BOOL Decimal (FieldDeviceStatus.7) The device detected a serious error or failure that compromises device operation.
AlarmStatus SINT Binary Channel x alarm status bits.
ChxData > ChxHHAlarmLimit.
If Process Alarms are configured to Latch by setting ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch this bit remains set even after
HHAlarm BOOL Decimal the condition returns to normal, until reset via explicit CIP message. This message can be sent from the Studio
5000 Logix Designer Module Properties Alarm dialog or from the Logix controller via MSG instruction.
ChxData < ChxLLAlarmLimit.
LLAlarm BOOL Decimal If ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
ChxData > ChxHAlarmLimit.
HAlarm BOOL Decimal If ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
ChxData < ChxLAlarmLimit.
LAlarm BOOL Decimal If ChxConfig.ProcessAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
ChxData changing faster than ChxRateAlarmLimit.
RateAlarm BOOL Decimal Both Positive and Negative changes can cause this alarm.
If ChxConfig.RateAlarmLatch is set, this alarm remains set until it’s unlatched.
Analog signal is greater than or equal to the maximum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be measured, it
Overrange BOOL Decimal can be significantly above the maximum value.
Analog signal is less than or equal to the minimum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be measured, it can
Underrange BOOL Decimal be significantly below the minimum value.
CalFault BOOL Decimal Set if an error occurs during calibration for Channel x, which causes a bad calibration. Also sets CalFault.
ExtDeviceStatus INT Binary Extended device status (from HART cmd9).
MaintenanceRequired BOOL Decimal Maintenance is needed.
DeviceVariableAlert BOOL Decimal Device reports a problem with some measurement.
PowerLow BOOL Decimal Low power.
PV REAL Float Channel x HART PV value.
SV REAL Float Channel x HART SV value.
TV REAL Float Channel x HART TV value.
FV REAL Float Channel x HART FV value.
PVStatus HEX SINT Channel x HART PV status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
SVStatus HEX SINT Channel x HART SV status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
TVStatus HEX SINT Channel x HART TV status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
FVStatus HEX SINT Channel x HART FV status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
CSTTimeStamp HEX DINT (2)
RollingTimeStamp HEX INT

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Input - Analog and HART by Channel, Configure HART Device = Yes

This table describes the input tags available in the Analog and HART by Channel data format
for the 1756-IF8IH module when Configure HART Device = Yes.
1756-IF8IH Input Tags - Analog and HART by Channel, Configure HART Device = Yes (AB:1756_IF8IH_AnalogHARTbyChannel_1:I:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
ChannelFaults INT Binary (ChannelFaults.0…ChannelFaults.15) Channel Fault Bits.
ChxFault (Ch0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal (ChannelFaults.0…ChannelFaults.7) Indicates that a fault has occurred on the corresponding channel.
ModuleFaults SINT Binary ModuleFaults.0…ModuleFaults.7
CalFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.1) A calibration fault has occurred.
Calibrating BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.2) Calibration is in progress.
UpdatedStatusReady BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.3) Updated status from HART Cmd48 is available.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.7) A channel fault has occurred.
Chx (Ch0…Ch7) AB:1756_IF8IH_HARTDataAll_1_Struct:I:0
Data REAL Float Analog value in engineering units.
DeviceStatus AB:1756_IF8IH_HARTStatusAll_1_Struct:I:0
Searching for or Initializing HART device. If this value is 0 and HARTCommFail is 1, then HART isn’t enabled on
HARTInit BOOL Decimal this channel. If both are 1, then 1756-IF8IH is sending out HART messages to attempt to establish
communication with a HART device.
HART communication failure, device not found, or HART not enabled. If this bit is 1, none of the other data in
HARTCommFail BOOL Decimal the HART part of the Input Tag are valid. (HART.PVStatus is also set to 0 to indicate this.)
MsgReady BOOL Decimal Ladder passthrough message reply is ready for query service.
Digital and analog values do not match. (Analog current measurement does not match the current reported
CurrentFault BOOL Decimal by the Field Device over the HART network.)
The Field Device configuration has changed and new Field Device configuration information can be obtained
ConfigurationChanged BOOL Decimal from the 1756-IF8IH module via CIP MSG GetDeviceInfo, which clears this bit.
Indicates that current isn’t flowing through the module as expected. Broken wiring, RTB removal, or a
BrokenWire BOOL Decimal powered-off field device can cause this.
Indicates a problem with HART data from the field device on Channel x. Examples are HART not enabled, HART
HARTFault BOOL Decimal device not connected, HART communication failure due to noise. These field device status conditions also
cause this to be set: Device Malfunction, PV Out of Limits, Loop Current Saturated, and Loop Current Fixed.
ResponseCode SINT Binary Communication error / command response.
FieldDeviceStatus SINT Binary Field device status (bits 0…7).
PVOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal (FieldDeviceStatus.0) The primary variable is beyond its operating limit.
VariableOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal (FieldDeviceStatus.1) A device variable that is not mapped to the PV is beyond its operating limits.
(FieldDeviceStatus.2)
CurrentSaturated BOOL Decimal The loop current has reached its upper or lower endpoint limit and can’t increase or decrease any further.
(FieldDeviceStatus.3) The loop current is being held at a fixed value and isn’t responding to process
CurrentFixed BOOL Decimal variations.
(FieldDeviceStatus.4) More status information is available via command 48, ‘Read Additional Status’
MoreStatus BOOL Decimal information.
ColdStart BOOL Decimal (FieldDeviceStatus.5) A power failure or device reset occurred.
Changed BOOL Decimal (FieldDeviceStatus.6) An operation was performed that changed the configuration of the device.
Malfunction BOOL Decimal (FieldDeviceStatus.7) The device detected a serious error or failure that compromises device operation.
AlarmStatus SINT Binary Alarm status (bits 0…7)
(AlarmStatus.0) PV auto-config failed (See Set HART Device Information (1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH Modules)
PVConfigFailed BOOL Decimal on page 153).
Overrange BOOL Decimal (AlarmStatus.5) Signal value is over the specified input range.
Underrange BOOL Decimal (AlarmStatus.6) Signal value is under the specified input range.
CalFault BOOL Decimal (AlarmStatus.7) Bad calibration.
ExtDeviceStatus SINT Binary Extended device status (bits 0…7) (from HART cmd9)
MaintenanceRequired BOOL Decimal (ExtDeviceStatus.0)
DeviceVariableAlert BOOL Decimal (ExtDeviceStatus.1) Device reports a problem with some measurement.
PowerLow BOOL Decimal (ExtDeviceStatus.2)
CalibrationFault BOOL Decimal Last attempted calibration for this channel failed.
Calibrating BOOL Decimal Calibration for the channel is in progress.

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Member Name Type Style Description
CalGoodLowRef BOOL Decimal A valid Low Reference signal has been sampled on this channel.
CalBadLowRef BOOL Decimal The Low Reference signal is grossly out of the expected range.
CalGoodHighRef BOOL Decimal A valid high reference signal has been sampled on the channel.
CalBadHighRef BOOL Decimal The high reference signal is grossly out of the expected range.
This bit is set after valid High and Low points are captured and the Calibrate bit in the output word has been
CalSuccessful BOOL Decimal cleared.
PV REAL Float Channel x HART PV value.
SV REAL Float Channel x HART SV value.
TV REAL Float Channel x HART TV value.
FV REAL Float Channel x HART FV value.
PVStatus HEX SINT Channel x HART PV status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
SVStatus HEX SINT Channel x HART SV status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
TVStatus HEX SINT Channel x HART TV status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
FVStatus HEX SINT Channel x HART FV status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in terms of coordinated system time,
CSTimeStamp HEX DINT (2) which is a 64-bit value in microseconds coordinated across the modules in the 1756 backplane.
RollingTimeStamp HEX INT Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in millisecond resolution.

Output - Analog and HART by Channel, Configure HART Device = Yes

This table describes the output tags available in the Analog and HART by Channel data format
for the 1756-IF8IH module when Configure HART Device =Yes. Output tags aren’t available in
other 1756-IF8IH data formats.
1756-IF8IH Output Tags - Analog and HART by Channel, Configure HART Device = Yes (AB:1756_IF8IH:O:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
Initiates the Calibration Process.
ChxCalibrate (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal Must stay set through a valid LowReference and HighReference. Clearing prior Aborts Calibration.
Rising edge triggers a Low Calibration at the Low Reference Point (0.5 mA).
ChxCalLowRef (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal Valid Low Reference signal must be connected before setting bit.
Rising edge triggers a High Calibration at the High Reference Point (20 mA).
ChxCalHighRef (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal Valid High Reference signal must be connected before setting bit.
CalibrationDate INT Decimal Date of most recent successful calibration.

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1756-IF16H HART Analog Input Module

Module Features The 1756-IF16H module has the following features:

• Choice of three data types
- Analog only
- Analog and HART PV
- Analog and HART by channel
• 0…20 mA or 4…20 mA input ranges
• Module filter
• Real-time sampling
• Underrange and overrange detection
• Wire-off detection
• Highway addressable remote transducer (HART) communication

Input Data Types

The Input Data type you choose determines which values are included in the Input tag of the
module and the features that are available to your application. Select the Input Data type on
the Device Definition dialog of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application. This table shows
the available data types for the 1756-IF16H module.
Data Types for the 1756-IF16H Module
Input Data Type Description
HART secondary
Analog signal Analog status process variables HART and Analog data for
and each
values channel grouped in tag
device health
Analog Only X X
Analog and HART PV X X X
Analog and HART by Channel X X X X
• Choose Analog and HART PV if you prefer the members of your tag to be arranged
similar to non-HART analog input modules. With this selection, the analog values for all
channels grouped near the end of the tag. This arrangement makes it easy to view all 16
analog values at once.
• Choose Analog and HART by Channel if you prefer Status, Analog Value, and Device
Status for each channel to be together in the tag. This arrangement makes it easier to
view all data that is related to one field device.

Input Ranges
You can select one of two input ranges for each channel on the module. The range designates
the minimum and maximum signals that are detectable by the module. The two ranges are:
• 0…20 mA
• 4…20 mA (HART instruments use this range)

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Module Filter
The module filter attenuates the input signal beginning at the specified frequency. This
feature is applied on a module-wide basis, which affects all channels.

The module attenuates the selected frequency by approximately -3 dB or 0.707 of the applied
amplitude.

An input signal with frequencies above the selected frequency is attenuated more while
frequencies below the selection receive no attenuation.

.707

0 60 Hz

A by-product of the filter selection is the minimum sample rate (RTS) that is available. For
example, the 1000 Hz selection does not attenuate any frequencies less than 1000 Hz, and
provides for sampling of all 16 channels within 11 ms. The 15 Hz selection attenuates all
frequencies above 15 Hz and provides only for sampling all 16 channels within 328 ms.

IMPORTANT Do not use the 1000 Hz module filter with HART instruments.

IMPORTANT 60 Hz is the default setting for the module filter. This setting provides
approximately 3 dB of attenuation of a 60 Hz input.
Use these tables to choose a module filter setting.

Series A Module Filter Selections with Associated Performance Data

Module Filter Selection (-3 dB) (1) 15 Hz 20 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 100 Hz 250 Hz 1000 Hz
Minimum Sample Time (RTS) 328 ms 275 ms 115 ms 115 ms 61 ms 25 ms 11 ms
18 bits 18 bits 17 bits 17 bits 16 bits 16 bits 15 bits
Effective Resolution
0.08 A 0.08 A 0.16 A 0.16 A 0.32 A 0.32 A 0.64 A
50 Hz Rejection 74 dB 48 dB 6 dB 6 dB 1 dB 0.1 dB –
60 Hz Rejection 74 dB 97 dB 9 dB 9 dB 2 dB 0.2 dB –
(1) Worst case settling time to 100% of a step change is double the real-time sample time.

Series B Module Filter Selections with Associated Performance Data

Module Filter Selection (-3 dB) (1) 15 Hz 20 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 100 Hz 250 Hz 1000 Hz
Minimum Sample Time (RTS) 328 ms 275 ms 115 ms 115 ms 61 ms 25 ms 11 ms
18 bits 18 bits 17 bits 17 bits 16 bits 15 bits 15 bits
Effective Resolution
0.08 A 0.08 A 0.16 A 0.16 A 0.32 A 0.64 A 0.64 A
50 Hz Rejection -115 dB -48.5 dB -6.3 dB -6.3 dB -1.5 dB -0.15 dB –0.005 dB
60 Hz Rejection -80.97 dB -119.9 dB -9.3 dB -9.3 dB -2.2 dB -0.21 dB –0.008 dB
(1) Worst case settling time to 100% of a step change is double the real-time sample time.

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Real-time Sampling (RTS)

This parameter instructs the module how often to scan its input channels and obtain all
available data. After the channels are scanned, the module multicasts that data. This feature is
applied on a module-wide basis.

During module configuration, you specify a real-time sampling (RTS) period and a requested
packet interval (RPI) period. Both of these features instruct the module to multicast data, but
only the RTS feature instructs the module to scan its channels before multicasting.

Underrange and Overrange Detection

The module detects when it’s operating beyond the limits of the input range. This status
indication tells you that the input signal isn’t being measured accurately because the signal is
beyond the measuring capability of the module. For example, the module cannot distinguish
between 20.58 mA and 22 mA.
This table shows the input ranges of the 1756-IF16H module and the lowest and highest signal
available in each range before the module detects an underrange and overrange condition.

Low and High Signal Limits on the 1756-IF16H Module

Module Available Range Lowest Signal in Range Highest Signal in Range
0…20 mA 0 mA 20.58 mA
1756-IF16H
4…20 mA 3.42 mA 20.58 mA

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Digital Filter
The digital filter smooths input data noise transients. This feature is applied on a per channel
basis.

The digital filter value specifies the time constant for a digital first order lag filter on the input.
It’s specified in units of milliseconds. A value of 0 disables the filter.

The digital filter equation is a classic-first-order lag equation.

[ t]
Yn = Yn-1 + (Xn – Yn-1)
 t + TA

Yn = present output, filtered peak voltage (PV)

Yn-1 = previous output, filtered PV
t = module channel update time (seconds)
TA = digital filter time constant (seconds)
Xn = present input, unfiltered PV

This figure uses a step input change to illustrate the filter response. When the digital filter
time constant elapses, 63.2% of the total response is reached. Each additional time constant
achieves 63.2% of the remaining response.
Filter Response

Wire-off Detection
The 1756-IF16H module alerts you when a signal wire is disconnected from one of its channels
or the RTB is removed from the module if the channel is configured for 4…20 mA range. When
a wire-off condition occurs for this module, two events occur:
• Input data for that channel changes to the scaled value that corresponds to the
Underrange condition.
• A fault bit is set in the input tag (ChxxUnderrange and ChxxBrokenWire tags are set to 1),
which can indicate the presence of a wire-off condition.

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Wire the Module Use this information to wire the current inputs.
1756-IF16H Module Current Inputs

2-wire HART Device

Table 1 -
2-wire XMTR

Channel Pin # Usage Usage Pin #

24V DC + +-
Power IN0+ 2 1 IN0- 00 2 IN00+ IN00- 1
Supply 01 4 IN01+ IN01- 3
- IN1+ 4 3 IN1-
IN2+ 6 5 IN2- 02 6 IN02+ IN02- 5
03 8 IN03+ IN03- 7
IN3+ 8 7 IN3-
4-wire HART Device 10 RTN RTN 9
RTN 10 9 RTN 04 12 IN04+ IN04- 11
24V DC + +4-wire+ 05 14 IN05+ IN05- 13
IN4+ 12 11 IN4-
Power
Supply
XMTR
IN5+ 14 13 IN5- 06 16 IN06+ IN06- 15
- - - 07 18 IN07+ IN07- 17
IN6+ 16 15 IN6-
08 20 IN08+ IN08- 19
IN7+ 18 17 IN7- 09 22 IN09+ IN09- 21
IN8+ 20 19 IN8- 10 24 IN10+ IN10- 23
IN9+ 22 21 IN9- 11 26 IN11+ IN11- 25
28 RTN RTN 27
IN10+ 24 23 IN10-
12 30 IN12+ IN12+ 29
IN11+ 26 25 IN11- 13 32 IN13+ IN13+ 31
RTN 28 27 RTN 14 34 IN14+ IN14+ 33
15 36 IN15+ IN15+ 35
IN12+ 30 29 IN12-
IN13+ 32 31 IN13-
IN14+ 34 33 IN14-
IN15+ 36 35 IN15-

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The 1756-IF16H is a differential input module. However there are limitations on its use in
differential mode. Anytime the low ends of the terminal block pins are connected together they
must also be jumpered to the RTN pin on the terminal block. There are two scenarios in which
this shared connection is needed.

First, if one power supply is used for multiple devices then the low ends from the channels are
connected together and connected to the ground return of the power supply.
Single Power Supply with Multiple HART Devices

IN00+ IN00-
HART Device 1
Power Supply 1 + -

IN01+ IN01-
+ -

HART Device 2 RTN

Because the low ends of the terminal

block pins are connected together,
they must also be connected to RTN.

Second, if multiple power supplies are used, they can be connected to the same ground. In this
case, the low ends of the channels are effectively connected together by the common grounds
of the power supplies.
Multiple Power Supplies with a Common Ground

IN00+ IN00-
HART Device 1
Power Supply 1 + -

IN01+ IN01-
Ground wire from AC + -
source common to
both DC power
supplies
HART Device 2 RTN
Power Supply 2

Jumper low end to RTN on

terminal block
The low ends of the terminal block pins are hooked
together via the common ground of the power supples and
must be connected to the RTN pin.

For devices powered by separate supplies, when the ground potential of the supplies is
expected to differ, differential mode is recommended. Using differential mode helps prevent
ground loop currents from flowing between the supplies. However, the potential difference
allowable between the supplies must remain within specified limits.

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Power Supplies with Isolated Grounds

HART Device 1
Power Supply 1 + -

Ground wire isolated from

each other. + -

HART Device 2 RTN

Power Supply 2

The low ends of the terminal block pins are now isolated from each other and the inputs
can be configured as true differential inputs as long as the voltage difference between
them does not exceed 7V.

Some devices, such as AC powered four wire devices, are recommended to be used in
differential mode only. Combinations of differential and single-ended configurations are
allowed but care must be taken to make sure that the differential input grounds really are
isolated from the single-ended inputs.

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Circuit Diagram This figure is a simplified input circuit diagram for the 1756-IF16H module.
1756-IF16H Simplified Current Input Circuit

113  22 K

INO+ 10 M
i
+
IGND - Analog to
0.01 F 23.7  0.01 F Digital
Converter
Current INO- 113  22 K
Input

10 M
RTN
IGND

IGND

1756-IF16H Module Fault and The 1756-IF16H module sends status/fault data to the controller with its channel data. The fault
data is arranged to let you choose the level of granularity you desire for examining fault
Status Reporting conditions. Three levels of tags work together to provide an increasing degree of detail as to
the specific cause of faults on the module.

This table shows the tags that can be examined in ladder logic to indicate when a fault has
occurred.
1756-IF16H Tags That Can Be Examined in Ladder Logic
Tag Name Tag Name
Tag Description Analog and HART PV Analog and HART by Channel
Module Fault Word This word provides fault summary reporting. ModuleFaults ModuleFaults
ChannelFaults ChannelFaults
Channel Fault Word This word provides clamp and communication fault reporting. ChxxFault ChxxFault
These words provide individual channel limit, hold, open wire, ramp ChxxStatus Chxx.Device Status
Channel Status Tags status, and calibration faults. Chxx.DeviceStatus.AlarmStatus
HART Faults This provides HART communication status. HARTFaults, ChxxHARTFault Chxx.DeviceStatus.HARTFault
HART Device Status This provides HART field device health. HART.ChxxDevice Status Chxx.DeviceStatus.FieldDeviceStatus

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1756-IF16H Module Fault Reporting

This figure offers an overview of the fault reporting process for the 1756-IF16H module.
1756-IF16H Module Fault Reporting

Module Faults
0…5 aren’t used

7 6 … 1 0
Analog When the module is calibrating, all
CalFault
GroupFault bits in the Channel Fault word are set.
Module Status

7 6 … 1 0
Updated Calibrating
StatusReady

If set, any bit in the Channel Fault word also sets the Analog
Channel Faults Group Fault in the Module Fault word.

15 14 13 12 … 2 1 0
Ch15Fault Ch14Fault Ch13Fault Ch12Fault Ch02Fault Ch01Fault Ch00Fault
A channel calibration
fault sets the
calibration fault in the
Module Fault word.

An underrange, overrange condition sets

appropriate Channel Fault bits.

Ch15
Ch14
Ch13
Ch12
…

7 Ch02
CalFault or 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Ch01
Device. Underrange Overrange
CalFault Ch00

Channel Status Tags

One set of tags for each channel
0…4 aren’t used

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1756-IF16H Module Fault Word Bits

Bits in this word provide the highest level of fault detection. A nonzero condition in this word
reveals that a fault exists on the module. You can examine further to isolate the fault. This
table lists tags that can be examined in ladder logic to indicate when a fault has occurred.

1756-IF16H Tags That Can Be Examined in Ladder Logic

Tag Description
Analog Group Fault This bit is set when any bits in the Channel Fault word are set. Its tag name is AnalogGroupFault.
Calibration Fault This bit is set when any of the individual Channel Calibration Fault bits are set. Its tag name is CalFault.

1756-IF16H Channel Fault Tags

During normal module operation, bits in the Channel Fault word are set if any of the respective
channels has an Under or Overrange condition. Checking this word for a nonzero value is a
quick way to check for Under or Overrange conditions on the module.

Channel Fault bits for all channels are also set (16#FFFF) if calibration is being performed or a
communication fault has occurred between the module and its owner controller.

1756-IF16H Channel Status Tags

This table describes the channel status tags.

1756-IF16H Tags That Show Channel Status(1)

Tag Bit Description
This bit is set if an error occurs during calibration for Channel x, which causes a bad calibration. Also sets CalFault in the Module
ChxxCalFault 7 Faults.
This bit is set when the analog signal is less than or equal to the minimum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be measured,
ChxxUnderrange 6 it can be significantly below the minimum value. Also sets ChxxFault in the Channel Faults.
This bit is set when the analog signal is greater than or equal to the maximum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be
ChxxOverrange 5 measured, it can be significantly above the maximum value. Also sets ChxxFault in the Channel Faults.
(1) Bits 0…4 aren’t used.

Module Calibration You can initiate calibration of the 1756-IF16H module via the Logix Designer application
Calibration view.

The Calibration view in the Logix Designer application provides a button to initiate module
calibration and a display of the results. Refer to Calibrate Your Module on page 154 for more
information.

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Module-defined Data Types, This section describes module-defined data types for the 1756-IF16H module and includes
information for configuration and input tags.
1756-IF16H Module
Available tags depend on the selected input data format, as shown in this table.

1756-IF16H Input Data Choice and Tags

Input Data Choice Tag Main Module Defined Type Subtype Used by Main Type
Configuration AB:1756_IF16H:C:0 AB:1756_IF16H_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Analog Only
Input AB:1756_IF16H_Analog:I:0 None
Configuration AB:1756_IF16H:C:0 AB:1756_IF16H_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Analog and HART PV AB:1756_IF16H_HARTData:I:0
Input AB:1756_IF16H_HARTPV:I:0 AB:1756_IF16H_HARTStatus_Struct:I:0
Configuration AB:1756_IF16H:C:0 AB:1756_IF16H_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Analog and HART by Channel AB:1756_IF16H_HARTDataAll_Struct:I:0
Input AB:1756_IF16H_AnalogHARTbyChannel:I:0 AB:1756_IF16H_HARTStatusAll_Struct:I:0

Configuration
This table describes the configuration tags available for the 1756-IF16H module.
1756-IF16H Configuration Tags (AB:1756_IF16H:C:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
ModuleFilter SINT Decimal See the Series A Module Filter Selections with Associated Performance Data table on page 68.
(bits 0…7)
RealTimeSample INT Decimal Milliseconds between reading signal values. See Real-time Sampling (RTS) on page 69 for more information.
(bits 0…15)
ChxxConfig (xx = 00…15) AB:1756_IF16H_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Config SINT Binary
ChxxConfig.Config.7, Enable HART communication. Must be 1 for valid HART data in input tag and asset
HARTEn BOOL Decimal management access to HART field device.
0 = 0…20 mA
RangeType SINT Decimal 1 = 4…20 mA
DigitalFilter INT Decimal Time constant of low pass filter in ms. See Digital Filter on page 70 for more information.
Lower current value for scaling to engineering units. Default is 4 mA. Must be less than HighSignal and more
LowSignal REAL Float than or equal to the minimum input range. See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Upper current value for scaling to engineering units. Default is 20 mA. Must be more than LowSignal and less
HighSignal REAL Float than or equal to the maximum input Range. See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Measured quantity in engineering units that results in a signal level equal to LowSignal. See Scaling to
LowEngineering REAL Float Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Measured quantity in engineering units that results in a signal level equal to HighSignal. See Scaling to
HighEngineering REAL Float Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
CalBias REAL Float Sensor Offset in engineering units added to the measured signal before reporting Chxx.Data.
PassthroughHandle Seconds to keep a reply to a HART pass-through service request before discarding; 15 seconds
INT Decimal
Timeout is recommended.

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Analog Only
This table describes the input tags available in the Analog Only data format for the 1756-IF16H
module.
1756-IF16H Input Tags - Analog Only (AB:1756_IF16H_Analog:I:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
Indicates a problem with analog data on Channel x or broken communication between the Logix controller and
ChannelFaults INT Binary the 1756-IF16H module.
(bits 0…15) Example: Set if the analog signal is larger than 20 mA.
ChxxFault (xx = 00…15) BOOL Decimal ChannelFaults.0…ChannelFaults.15
Module Status SINT Binary
Calibrating BOOL ModuleStatus.0, Calibration in progress
ModuleStatus.1, Module has collected updated Additional Device Status from HART command 48. This status can
UpdatedStatusReady BOOL be retrieved by using the Read Additional Status service, 16#4C. For more information about this service, see
Read Additional Status (Service Code = 16#4C) on page 170.
ModuleFaults SINT Binary Module level fault status bits (bits 0…5 not used)
CalFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.6) 1756-IF16H Module Calibration Failed.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.7) Indicates that a fault has occurred on any channel (any of ChannelFaults).
BrokenWireFaults Indicates that current isn’t flowing through the module as expected. Broken wiring, RTB removal, or a powered-
INT Binary
(bit 0…15) off field device can cause this. If configured for 4…20 mA, a broken wire fault sets this bit.
ChxxBroken Wire BOOL Decimal BrokenWireFaults.0…BrokenWireFaults.15
Indicates a problem with HART data from the Field Device on Channel x.
HARTFaults Examples are HART not enabled, HART device not connected, HART communication failure due to noise.
INT Binary
(Ch00…Ch15) These Field Device Status conditions also cause this to be set: Device Malfunction, PV Out of Limits, Loop
Current Saturated, and Loop Current Fixed.
ChxxHARTFault BOOL Decimal HARTFaults.0…HARTFaults.15
ChxxStatus (xx = 00…15) SINT Binary Indicates various alarms on the analog signal. Also sets ChxxFault.
ChxxStatus.5
ChxxOverrange BOOL Analog signal is greater than or equal to the maximum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be measured,
it can be significantly above the maximum value.
ChxxStatus.6
ChxxUnderrange BOOL Analog signal is less than or equal to the minimum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be measured, it
can be significantly below the minimum value.
ChxxStatus.7
ChxxCalFault BOOL Set if an error occurs during calibration for Chxx, which causes a bad calibration. Also sets CalFault.
ChxxData (xx = 00…15) REAL Float Value of analog signal on Channel xx after conversion to engineering units.
Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in terms of Coordinated System Time,
CSTTimestamp DINT[2] Hex which is a 64-bit value in microseconds coordinated across the modules in the 1756 backplane.
RollingTimestamp INT Decimal Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in millisecond resolution.

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Analog and HART PV

This table describes the input tags available in the Analog and HART PV data format for the
1756-IF16H module.
1756-IF16H Input Tags - Analog and HART PV (AB:1756_IF16H_HARTPV:I:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
Indicates a problem with analog data on Channel x or broken communication between the Logix controller
ChannelFaults INT Binary and the 1756-IF16H module.
(bit0…15) Example: Set if the analog signal is larger than 20 mA.
ChxxFault (xx = 00…15) BOOL Decimal ChannelFaults.0…ChannelFaults.15
ModuleStatus SINT Binary
Calibrating BOOL (ModuleStatus.0) Calibration in progress.
(ModuleStatus.1) Module has collected updated Additional Device Status from HART command 48. This status
UpdatedStatusReady BOOL can be retrieved by using the Read Additional Status service, 16#4C. For more information about this service,
see Read Additional Status (Service Code = 16#4C) on page 170.
ModuleFaults SINT Binary (bits0…5 not used)
CalFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.6) 1756-IF16H Module Calibration Failed.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.7) Indicates that a fault has occurred on any channel (any of ChannelFaults).
BrokenWireFaults Indicates that current isn’t flowing through the module as expected. Broken wiring, RTB removal, or a
INT Binary
(bit 0…15) powered-off field device can cause this.
ChxxBroken Wire BOOL Decimal BrokenWireFaults.0…BrokenWireFaults.15
Indicates a problem with HART data from the Field Device on Channel x.
Examples are HART not enabled, HART device not connected, HART communication failure due to noise.
HARTFaults INT Binary These Field Device Status conditions also cause this to be set: Device Malfunction, PV Out of Limits, Loop
Current Saturated, and Loop Current Fixed.
ChxxHARTFault BOOL Decimal HARTFaults.0…HARTFaults.15
Indicates various alarms on the analog signal. Also sets ChxxFault for Overrange, Underrange, and/or
ChxxStatus (xx = 00…15) SINT Binary CalFault.
(ChxxStatus.05)
ChxxOverrange BOOL Analog signal is greater than or equal to the maximum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be
measured, it can be significantly above the maximum value.
(ChxxStatus.06)
ChxxUnderrange BOOL Analog signal is less than or equal to the minimum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be measured, it
can be significantly below the minimum value.
(ChxxStatus.07)
ChxxCalFault BOOL Set if an error occurs during calibration for Channel x, which causes a bad calibration. Also sets CalFault.
ChxxData (xx = 00…15) REAL Float Value of analog signal on Channel xx after conversion to engineering units.
Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in terms of Coordinated System Time,
CSTTimestamp DINT[2] Hex which is a 64-bit value in microseconds coordinated across the modules in the 1756 backplane.
RollingTimestamp INT Decimal Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in millisecond resolution.
HART AB:1756_IF16H_HARTData:I:0, Contains HART field device health and dynamic process variables.
ChxxDeviceStatus AB:1756_IF16H_HARTStatus_Struct:I:0, Channel 0 HART Device status info.
(xx = 00…15)
Searching for or Initializing HART device.
If this value is 0 and Fail is 1, then HART isn’t Enabled on this channel.
Init BOOL If both are 1, then 1756-IF16H is sending out HART messages to attempt to establish communication with a
HART device.
HART communication failure or device not found or HART not enabled.
Fail BOOL If this bit is 1, none of the other data in the HART part of the Input Tag are valid.
(HART.PVStatus is also set to 0 to indicate this.)
MsgReady BOOL Pass-through message reply is ready for Query service.
CurrentFault BOOL Analog current measurement does not match the current reported by the Field Device over the HART network.
The Field Device configuration has changed and new Field Device configuration information can be obtained
ConfigurationChanged BOOL from the 1756-IF16H module via CIP™ MSG GetDeviceInfo, which clears this bit.
HART communication status byte or Response code from a recent HART reply. See Response Code and Field
ResponseCode SINT Binary Device Status on page 204 for more information.
HART device status byte from a recent HART reply. Indicates the health of the HART Field device. See Field
FieldDeviceStatus SINT Binary Device Status Bit Mask Definitions on page 205 for more information.

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Member Name Type Style Description
Extended device status byte.
Bit 0 is Maintenance Needed.
ExtDeviceStatus SINT Binary Bit 1 is Device Variable Alert.
Bit 2 is Low Power.
ChxxPV (xx = 00…15) REAL Channel xx HART PV Value.
ChxxSV (xx = 00…15) REAL Channel xx HART SV Value.
ChxxTV (xx = 00…15) REAL Channel xx HART TV Value.
ChxxFV (xx = 00…15) REAL Channel xx HART FV Value.
ChxxPVStatus SINT Channel xx HART PV Status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
(xx = 00…15)
ChxxSVStatus SINT Channel xx HART SV Status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
(xx = 00…15)
ChxxTVStatus SINT Channel xx HART TV Status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
(xx = 00…15)
ChxxFVStatus SINT Channel xx HART FV Status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
(xx = 00…15)

Analog and HART by Channel

This table describes the input tags available in the Analog with HART Channel Grouped data
format for the 1756-IF16H module.
1756-IF16H Input Tags - Analog and HART by Channel (AB:1756-IF16H_AnalogHARTbyChannel:I:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
Indicates a problem with analog data on Channel xx or broken communication between the Logix controller
ChannelFaults INT Binary and the 1756-IF16H module.
(bit0…15) Example: Set if the analog signal is larger than 20 mA.
ChxxFault (xx = 00…15) BOOL ChannelFaults.xx
ModuleStatus SINT Binary
Calibrating BOOL Decimal (ModuleStatus.0) Calibration in progress.
(ModuleStatus.1) Module has collected updated Additional Device Status from HART command 48. This status
UpdatedStatusReady BOOL Decimal can be retrieved by using the Read Additional Status service, 16#4C. For more information about this service,
see Read Additional Status (Service Code = 16#4C) on page 170.
ModuleFaults SINT Binary
CalFault BOOL (ModuleFaults.6) 1756-IF16H module calibration failed.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.7) Indicates that a fault has occurred on any channel (any of ChannelFaults).
Chxx (xx = 00…15) AB:1756_IF16H_HARTDataAll_Struct:I:0, Channel xx analog and HART data.
Data REAL Float Analog value in engineering units.
DeviceStatus AB:1756_IF16H_HARTStatusAll_Struct:I:0, Channel 00 HART Device status info.
Searching for or Initializing HART device.
If this value is 0 and Fail is 1, then HART isn’t Enabled on this channel.
HARTInit BOOL Decimal If both are 1, then 1756-IF16H is sending out HART messages to attempt to establish communication with a
HART device.
HART communication failure or device not found or HART not enabled.
HARTCommFail BOOL Decimal If this bit is 1, none of the other data in the HART part of the Input Tag are valid.
(HART.PVStatus is also set to 0 to indicate this.)
MsgReady BOOL Decimal Pass-through message reply is ready for query service.
CurrentFault BOOL Decimal Analog current measurement does not match the current reported by the Field Device over the HART network.
The field device configuration has changed and new field device configuration information can be obtained
ConfigurationChanged BOOL Decimal from the 1756-IF16H module via CIP MSG GetDeviceInfo, which clears this bit.
MaintenanceRequired BOOL Bit 0 of Extended Device Status (if using CMD 9, or from CMD 48 if supported).
Indicates that current isn’t flowing through the module as expected. Broken wiring, RTB removal, or a
BrokenWire BOOL Decimal powered-off field device can cause this.
Indicates a problem with HART data from the field device on Channel xx.
Examples are HART not enabled, HART device not connected, HART communication failure
HARTFault BOOL Decimal due to noise.
These Field Device Status conditions also cause this to be set: Device Malfunction,
PV Out of Limits, Loop Current Saturated, and Loop Current Fixed.

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Member Name Type Style Description
ResponseCode SINT Binary HART communication status byte or Response code from a recent HART reply. See Response Code and Field
Device Status on page 204 for more information.
HART device status byte from a recent HART reply. Indicates the health of the HART Field device. See Field
FieldDeviceStatus SINT Binary Device Status Bit Mask Definitions on page 205 for more information.
AlarmStatus SINT Binary Indicates various alarms on the analog signal.
DeviceVariableAlert BOOL AlarmStatus.4, Bit 1 of Extended Device Status. Device reports a problem with some measurement.
Overrange BOOL AlarmStatus.5, Signal value over range (over 20 MA).
AlarmStatus.6, Signal value under range.
Underrange BOOL (less than 3.4 mA if configured for 4…20 mA).
CalFault BOOL AlarmStatus.7, Bad calibration.
Primary value. This is the same value as signaled on the analog channel and is the most important
PV REAL Float measurement that is made by this device.
SV REAL Float Secondary value
TV REAL Float Third value
FV REAL Float Fourth value
Primary status
PVStatus SINT Hex 16#C0 = Connected
16#00 = Not Connected
Secondary status
SVStatus SINT Hex 16#C0 = Connected
16#00 = Not Connected
Third status
TVStatus SINT Hex 16#C0 = Connected
16#00 = Not Connected
Fourth status
FVStatus SINT Hex 16#C0 = Connected
16#00 = Not Connected
Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in terms of coordinated system time,
CSTTimestamp DINT[2] Hex which is a 64-bit value in microseconds coordinated across the modules in the 1756 backplane.
RollingTimestamp INT Decimal Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in millisecond resolution.

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1756-IF16IH HART Isolated Analog Input Module

Module Features The 1756-IF16IH module is an isolated, 16-channel, current-only input module capable of HART
communication on all channels. Each channel is individually configurable.

The 1756-IF16IH module has the following features:

• 16 isolated, individually configurable input channels with a separate HART modem on
each channel
• Channel-to-channel, channel-to-backplane, and channel-to-frame ground galvanic
isolation at a continuous level of 250V AC rms
• Two input ranges: 0…20 mA and 4…20 mA
• Compatible tag layouts with the non-isolated 1756-IF16H module for use of the
1756-IF16IH module in existing systems:
- 1756-IF16H compatible configuration Instance
- 1756-IF16H compatible input data tag layouts for Analog Only, Analog and HART PV,
and Analog and HART PV by Channel Grouped
• Supports full simultaneous HART 1200 baud bandwidth to all channels
• Channel ADC filter (one setting per module)
• Digital filtering (configurable per channel)
• Real-time sampling
• Auto-scanning of HART variables (PV, SV, TV, FV)
• HART pass-through interface
• User scaling of input data
• Time stamping
• Alarms and fault detection
- Open wire detection(4...20 mA range)
- Underrange and overrange detection
- Fault reporting
• User Calibration via Add-on Profile (AOP)
• Downloadable firmware using ControlFLASH™ software
• Add-on Profile
• “Bumpless” configuration for a smooth transition in new configurations
• Removal and insertion under power (RIUP)

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HART Compatibility
The 1756-IF16IH functions as a HART master. It communicates with HART devices that have a
HART revision of 5, 6, or 7. Each channel has its own HART modem and functions as a HART
primary master.

The 1756-IF16IH module supports one HART device per channel.

The 1756-IF16IH module does not support burst mode, phase shift keying (PSK), or multi-drop
network configuration. The module detects and turns off a bursting device at initial
connection with the device.

HART Handheld Configurator

A HART handheld configuration tool can be connected to the HART device while the module is
connected as long as the configuration tool is the secondary master.

Input Data Types

The Input Data type you choose determines which values are included in the Input tag of the
module and the features that are available to your application. Select the Input Data type on
the Device Definition dialog of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application. This table shows
the available data types for the 1756-IF16IH module.
Data Types for the 1756-IF16IH Module
Input Data Type Description
HART process variables and Grouped HART and analog
Analog signal values Analog status device health data for each channel
Analog Only X X
Analog and HART PV X X X
Analog and HART PV by Channel Grouped X X X X

• Choose Analog and HART PV if you prefer the members of your tag to be arranged
similar to non-HART analog input modules. With this selection, the analog values for all
channels are grouped near the end of the tag. This arrangement makes it easy to view
all 16 analog values at once.
• Choose Analog and HART PV by Channel Grouped if you prefer Status, Analog Value, and
Device Status for each channel to be together in the tag. This arrangement makes it
easier to view all data that is related to one field device.

Input Ranges
You can select one of two input ranges for each channel on the module. The possible ranges
that designate the minimum and maximum signals detectable by the module are:
• 0…20 mA
• 4…20 mA (HART instruments use this range)

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Module Filter
The module filter attenuates the input signal at the specified frequency and above. This
feature is applied on a module-wide basis, which affects all channels.

The module attenuates the selected frequency by approximately -3 dB or 0.707 of the applied
amplitude.

An input signal with frequencies above the selected frequency is attenuated more while
frequencies below the selection receive no attenuation.

0.707

0 60 Hz

A by-product of the filter selection is the minimum available sample rate (RTS). For example,
the 1000 Hz selection does not attenuate any frequencies less than 1000 Hz, and provides for
sampling of all 16 channels within 11 ms. The 15 Hz selection attenuates all frequencies above
15 Hz and provides only for sampling all 16 channels within 328 ms.

IMPORTANT Do not use the 1000 Hz module filter with HART instruments.

IMPORTANT 15 Hz is the default setting for the module filter.

Use this table to choose a module filter setting.

Module Filter Selections with Associated Performance Data for 1756-IF16IH
Module Filter Setting (-3 dB) 15 Hz 20 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 100 Hz 250 Hz 1000 Hz
Minimum Sample Time (RTS) 328 ms 275 ms 115 ms 115 ms 61 ms 25 ms 11 ms
Effective Resolution (0…20 mA, 4…20 18 bits 18 bits 17 bits 17 bits 16 bits 16 bits 15 bits
mA range) 0.08 A 0.08 A 0.16 A 0.16 A 0.32 A 0.32 A 0.64 A
-3 dB Frequency 11.5 Hz 13.8 Hz 34.5 Hz 34.5 Hz 69.0 Hz 221 Hz 1104 Hz
50 Hz Common Rejection 100 dB — — — — — —
50 Hz Normal Rejection 74 dB — — — — — —
60 Hz Normal Rejection 74 dB 97 dB — — — — —
60 Hz Common Rejection 100 dB 100 dB — — — — —
Channel ADC Update Rate (samples 50 SPS 60 SPS 150 SPS 150 SPS 300 SPS 960 SPS 4800 SPS
per second)
Settling Time 80 ms 66.7 ms 26.7 ms 26.7 ms 13.3 ms 4.17 ms 0.83 ms

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Digital Filter
The digital filter smooths input data noise transients. There’s a separate digital filter for each
channel.

The digital filter value specifies the time constant in milliseconds for a digital first order lag
filter on the input. A value of 0 disables the filter.

The digital filter equation is a classic-first-order lag equation:

[ t]
Yn = Yn-1 + (Xn – Yn-1)
 t + TA

Yn = present output, filtered peak voltage (PV)

Yn-1 = previous output, filtered PV
t = module channel update time (seconds)
TA = digital filter time constant (seconds)
Xn = present input, unfiltered PV

This figure illustrates the filter response to a step input. When the digital filter time constant
elapses, 63.2% of the total response is reached. Each additional time constant achieves
63.2% of the remaining response.
Filter Response to a Step Input

Real-time Sampling
This parameter instructs the module how often to scan its input channels and obtain new
sampled data. After the channels are scanned, the module broadcasts that data (multicast or
unicast) to the local chassis backplane. After the channels are scanned, the module multicasts
that data. This feature is applied on a module-wide basis.

During module configuration, you specify a real-time sampling (RTS) period and a requested
packet interval (RPI) period. Both of these features instruct the module to broadcast data, but
only the RTS feature instructs the module to scan its channels before broadcasting.

For more RTS information, see Real Time Sample (RTS) on page 22.

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Underrange and Overrange Detection

The module detects when it’s operating beyond the limits of the input range. Thisn’t being
measured accurately because the signal is beyond the measuring capability of the module. For
example, the module can’t distinguish between 20.58...30 mA.

This table shows the input ranges of the 1756-IF16IH module and the lowest and highest signal
available in each range before the module detects an underrange and overrange condition.

Low and High Signal Limits on the 1756-IF16IH Module

Input Module Available Range Lowest Signal in Range Highest Signal in Range
0…20 mA 0 mA 20.58 mA
1756-IF16IH
4…20 mA 3.42 mA 20.58 mA

Open Circuit Detection

In the 4...20 mA range, if the signal wire to a channel opens, the module reports a negative full-
scale value in the input data tag of the channel within 5 seconds. The module also sets the
ChxBrokenWire status bit.

In the 0...20 mA range, an open-circuit condition results in a measured value of 0 mA, which is
the same as a measured value of 0 mA when there isn’t an open-circuit condition. The
appropriate Underrange bit is set but the ChxBrokenWire bit isn’t set.

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Wire the Module Use the information in this figure to wire the current inputs.
1756-IF16IH Current Inputs

Pin # Usage Usage Pin #

2-wire HART Device 2 Not Used Not Used 1
2-wire XMTR 4 IN0 IN1 3
Not Used 2 1 Not Used
6 RTN0 RTN1 5
24V DC + +- IN0 4 3 IN1 8 IN2 IN3 7
Power
Supply RTN0 6 5 RTN1 10 RTN2 RTN3 9
- 12 IN4 IN5 11
IN2 8 7 IN3
14 RTN4 RTN5 13
4-wire HART Device
RTN2 10 9 RTN3 16 IN6 IN7 15
24V DC + +4-wire + 18 RTN6 RTN7 17
IN4 12 11 IN5
Power
XMTR 20 IN8 IN9 19
Supply RTN4 14 13 RTN5
- - - 22 RTN8 RTN9 21
IN6 16 15 IN7 24 IN10 IN11 23
RTN6 18 17 RTN7 26 RTN10 RTN11 25
28 IN12 IN13 27
IN8 20 19 IN9
30 RTN12 RTN13 29
RTN8 22 21 RTN9 32 IN14 IN15 31
IN10 24 23 IN11 34 RTN14 RTN15 33
36 Not Used Not Used 35
RTN10 26 25 RTN11
IN12 28 27 IN13
RTN12 30 29 RTN13
IN14 32 31 IN15
RTN14 34 33 RTN15
Not Used 36 35 Not Used

Circuit Diagram This figure is a simplified input circuit diagram for the 1756-IF16IH module.
1756-IF16IH Simplified Current Input Circuit

Overcurrent protection
HART Tx and Rx

4 mA ~ 20 mA
Transmitter

AD1792 HART MODEM

i-Sense®
100
PGA ADC SPI
+ 0.1%
Transmitter
Power
2.5v Vref
-

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1756-IF16IH Module Fault The 1756-IF16IH module sends status/fault data to the controller with its channel data. The
fault data is arranged to let you choose the level of granularity you desire for examining fault
and Status Reporting conditions. Three levels of tags work together to provide an increasing degree of detail as to
the specific cause of faults on the module. This figure offers an overview of the fault reporting
process for the 1756-IF16IH module offers an overview of how faults are reported.

1756-IF16IH Module Fault Reporting

Module Faults
0…5 aren’t used

7 6 … 1 0 When the module is calibrating, all bits

Analog CalFault in the Channel Fault word are set.
GroupFault

Module Status

7 6 … 1 0
Updated Calibrating
StatusReady

If set, any bit in the Channel Fault word also sets the Analog
Channel Faults Group Fault in the Module Fault word.

15 14 13 12 … 2 1 0
Ch15Fault Ch14Fault Ch13Fault Ch12Fault Ch2Fault Ch1Fault Ch0Fault
A channel calibration
fault sets the
calibration fault in the
Module Fault word.

An underrange, overrange condition sets

appropriate Channel Fault bits.

Ch15
Ch14
Ch13
Ch12
…
7 Ch2
CalFault or 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Device. Underrange Overrange Ch1
CalFAUlt Ch0
Channel Status Tags
One set of tags for each channel
0…4 aren’t used

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This table shows the tags that can be examined in ladder logic to indicate when a fault has
occurred.
1756-IF16IH Tags That Can Be Examined in Ladder Logic
Tag Name Tag Name
Tag Description Analog and HART PV Analog and HART PV by Channel Grouped
Module Fault Word This word provides fault summary reporting. ModuleFaults ModuleFaults
This word provides clamp and communication fault ChannelFaults ChannelFaults
Channel Fault Word reporting. ChxxFault ChxxFault
These words provide individual channel limit, hold, open Chxx.Device Status
Channel Status Tags ChxxStatus
wire, ramp status, and calibration faults. Chxx.DeviceStatus.AlarmStatus
HART Faults This provides HART communication status. HARTFaults, ChxxHARTFault Chxx.DeviceStatus.HARTFault
HART Device Status This provides HART field device health. HART.ChxxDevice Status Chxx.DeviceStatus.FieldDeviceStatus

1756-IF16IH Module Fault Word Bits

Bits in this word provide the highest level of fault detection. A nonzero condition in this word
reveals that a fault exists on the module. You can examine further to isolate the fault. This
table lists tags that can be examined in ladder logic to indicate when a fault has occurred.

1756-IF16IH Tags That Can Be Examined in Ladder Logic

Tag Description
Analog Group Fault This bit is set when any bits in the Channel Fault word are set. Its tag name is AnalogGroupFault.
Calibration Fault This bit is set when any of the individual Channel Calibration Fault bits are set. Its tag name is CalFault.

1756-IF16IH Channel Fault Tags

During normal module operation, bits in the Channel Fault word are set if any of the respective
channels has an Under or Overrange condition. Checking this word for a nonzero value is a
quick way to check for Under or Overrange conditions on the module.

1756-IF16IH Conditions That Set All Channel Fault Word Bits

And Causes the Module to Display the Following in the
This Condition Sets All Channel Fault Word Bits Channel Fault Word Bits
A channel is being calibrated 16#00FF
A communication fault occurred between the module and its owner-controller 16#FFFF

1756-IF16IH Channel Status Tags

This table describes the channel status tags.

1756-IF16IH Tags That Show Channel Status(1)

Tag Bit Description
This bit is set if an error occurs during calibration for Channel x, which causes a bad calibration. Also sets CalFault in the Module
ChxCalFault 7 Faults.
This bit is set when the analog signal is less than or equal to the minimum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be measured,
ChxUnderrange 6 it can be significantly below the minimum value. Also sets ChxxFault in the Channel Faults.
This bit is set when the analog signal is greater than or equal to the maximum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be
ChxOverrange 5 measured, it can be significantly above the maximum value. Also sets ChxxFault in the Channel Faults.
(1) Bits 0…4 aren’t used.

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Module Calibration You can initiate calibration of the 1756-IF16IH module via the Logix Designer application
Calibration view.

The Calibration view in the Logix Designer application provides a button to initiate module
calibration and a display of the results. Refer to Calibrate Your Module on page 154 for more
information.

Module-defined Data Types, This section describes module-defined data types for the 1756-IF16IH module and includes
information for configuration and input tags.
1756-IF16IH Module
Available tags depend on the selected input data format, as shown in this table.

1756-IF16IH Input Data Choice and Tags

Input Data Choice Tag Main Module Defined Type Subtype Used by Main Type
Configuration AB:1756_IF16IH:C:0 AB:1756_IF16IH_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Analog Only
Input AB:1756_IF16IH_Analog:I:0 None
Configuration AB:1756_IF16IH:C:0 AB:1756_IF16IH_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Analog and HART PV AB:1756_IF16IH_HARTData:I:1
Input AB:1756_IF16IH_HARTPV:I:1 AB:1756_IF16IH_HARTStatus_Struct:I:1

Analog and HART PV by Configuration AB:1756_IF16IH:C:0 AB:1756_IF16IH_ChConfig_Struct:C:0

Channel AB:1756_IF16IH_HARTDataAll_1_Struct:I:0
Grouped Input AB:1756_IF16IH_AnalogHARTbyChannel:I:0 AB:1756_IF16IH_HARTStatusAll_1_Struct:I:0

Configuration
This table describes the configuration tags available for the 1756-IF16IH module.
1756-IF16IH Configuration Tags (AB:1756_IF16IH:C:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
ModuleFilter SINT Decimal See the Module Filter Selections with Associated Performance Data for 1756-IF16IH table on page 85.
(bits 0…7)
RealTimeSample INT Decimal Milliseconds between reading signal values. See Real-time Sampling on page 86 for more information.
(bits 0…15)
ChxxConfig (xx = 00…15) AB:1756_IF16IH_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Config SINT Binary
ChxxConfig.Config.7, Enable HART communication. Must be 1 for valid HART data in input tag and asset
HARTEn BOOL Decimal management access to HART field device.
0 = 0…20 mA
RangeType SINT Decimal 1 = 4…20 mA
DigitalFilter INT Decimal Time constant of low pass filter in ms. See Digital Filter on page 86 for more information.
Lower current value for scaling to engineering units. Default is 4 mA. Must be less than HighSignal and more
LowSignal REAL Float than or equal to the minimum input range. See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Upper current value for scaling to engineering units. Default is 20 mA. Must be more than LowSignal and less
HighSignal REAL Float than or equal to the maximum input Range. See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Measured quantity in engineering units that results in a signal level equal to LowSignal. See Scaling to
LowEngineering REAL Float Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Measured quantity in engineering units that results in a signal level equal to HighSignal. See Scaling to
HighEngineering REAL Float Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
CalBias REAL Float Sensor Offset in engineering units added to the measured signal before reporting Chxx.Data.
PassthroughHandle INT Decimal Seconds to keep a reply to a HART pass-through service request before discarding; 15 seconds is recommended.
Timeout

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Analog Only
This table describes the input tags available in the Analog Only data format for the 1756-IF16IH
module.
1756-IF16IH Input Tags - Analog Only (AB:1756_IF16IH_Analog:I:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
Indicates a problem with analog data on Channel x or broken communication between the Logix controller and
ChannelFaults INT Binary the 1756-IF16IH module.
(bits 0 … 15) Example: Set if the analog signal is larger than 20 mA.
ChxxFault (xx = 00 … 15) BOOL Decimal ChannelFaults.0…ChannelFaults.15
Module Status SINT Binary
Calibrating BOOL ModuleStatus.0, Calibration in progress
ModuleStatus.1, Module has collected updated Additional Device Status from HART command 48. This status can
UpdatedStatusReady BOOL be retrieved by using the Read Additional Status service, 16#4C. For more information about this service, see
Read Additional Status (Service Code = 16#4C) on page 170.
Module level fault status bits
ModuleFaults SINT Binary (bits 0…5 not used)
CalFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.6) 1756-IF16IH Module Calibration Failed.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.7) Indicates that a fault has occurred on any channel (any of ChannelFaults).
BrokenWireFaults Indicates that current isn’t flowing through the module as expected. Broken wiring, RTB removal, or a powered-
INT Binary
(bit 0…15) off field device can be the cause. If configured for 4…20 mA, a broken wire fault sets this bit.
ChxxBroken Wire BOOL Decimal BrokenWireFaults.0…BrokenWireFaults.15
Indicates a problem with HART data from the Field Device on Channel x.
HARTFaults Examples are HART not enabled, HART device not connected, HART communication failure due to noise.
INT Binary
(Ch00…Ch15) These Field Device Status conditions also cause this to be set: Device Malfunction, PV Out of Limits, Loop
Current Saturated, and Loop Current Fixed.
ChxxHARTFault BOOL Decimal HARTFaults.0…HARTFaults.15
ChxxStatus (xx = 00…15) SINT Binary Indicates various alarms on the analog signal. Also sets ChxxFault.
ChxxStatus.5
ChxxOverrange BOOL Analog signal is greater than or equal to the maximum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be measured,
it can be significantly above the maximum value.
ChxxStatus.6
ChxxUnderrange BOOL Analog signal is less than or equal to the minimum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be measured, it
can be significantly below the minimum value.
ChxxStatus.7
ChxxCalFault BOOL Set if an error occurs during calibration for Chxx, which causes a bad calibration. Also sets CalFault.
ChxxData (xx = 00…15) REAL Float Value of analog signal on Channel xx after conversion to engineering units.
Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in terms of Coordinated System Time,
CSTTimestamp DINT[2] Hex which is a 64 bit value in microseconds coordinated across the modules in the 1756 backplane.
RollingTimestamp INT Decimal Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in millisecond resolution.

Analog and HART PV

This table describes the input tags available in the Analog and HART PV data format for the
1756-IF16IH module.
1756-IF16IH Input Tags - Analog and HART PV (AB:1756_IF16IH_HARTPV:I:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
Indicates a problem with analog data on Channel x or broken communication between the Logix controller
ChannelFaults INT Binary and the 1756-IF16IH module.
(bit0…15) Example: Set if the analog signal is larger than 20 mA.
ChxxFault (xx = 00…15) BOOL Decimal ChannelFaults.0…ChannelFaults.15
Module Status SINT Binary
Calibrating BOOL (ModuleStatus.0) Calibration in progress.
(ModuleStatus.1) Module has collected updated Additional Device Status from HART command 48. This status
UpdatedStatusReady BOOL can be retrieved by using the Read Additional Status service, 16#4C. For more information about this service,
see Read Additional Status (Service Code = 16#4C) on page 170.

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Member Name Type Style Description
ModuleFaults SINT Binary (bits0…5 not used)
CalFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.6) 1756-IF16IH Module Calibration Failed.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.7) Indicates that a fault has occurred on any channel (any of ChannelFaults).
BrokenWireFaults Indicates that current isn’t flowing through the module as expected. Broken wiring, RTB removal, or a
INT Binary
(bit 0…15) powered-off field device can be the cause.
ChxxBroken Wire BOOL Decimal BrokenWireFaults.0…BrokenWireFaults.15
Indicates a problem with HART data from the Field Device on Channel x.
Examples are HART not enabled, HART device not connected, HART communication failure due to noise.
HARTFaults INT Binary These Field Device Status conditions also cause this to be set: Device Malfunction, PV Out of Limits, Loop
Current Saturated, and Loop Current Fixed.
ChxxHARTFault BOOL Decimal HARTFaults.0…HARTFaults.15
Indicates various alarms on the analog signal. Also sets ChxxFault for Overrange, Underrange, and/or
ChxxStatus (xx = 00…15) SINT Binary CalFault.
(ChxxStatus.05)
ChxxOverrange BOOL Analog signal is greater than or equal to the maximum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be
measured, it can be significantly above the maximum value.
(ChxxStatus.06)
ChxxUnderrange BOOL Analog signal is less than or equal to the minimum detectable signal. Because the signal can’t be measured, it
can be significantly below the minimum value.
(ChxxStatus.07)
ChxxCalFault BOOL Set if an error occurs during calibration for Channel x, which causes a bad calibration. Also sets CalFault.
ChxxData (xx = 00…15) REAL Float Value of analog signal on Channel xx after conversion to engineering units.
Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in terms of Coordinated System Time,
CSTTimestamp DINT[2] Hex which is a 64-bit value in microseconds coordinated across the modules in the 1756 backplane.
RollingTimestamp INT Decimal Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in millisecond resolution.
HART AB:1756_IF16IH_HARTData:I:0, Contains HART field device health and dynamic process variables.
ChxxDeviceStatus AB:1756_IF16IH_HARTStatus_Struct:I:0, Channel 0 HART Device status info.
(xx = 00…15)
Searching for or Initializing HART device.
If this value is 0 and Fail is 1, then HART isn’t Enabled on this channel.
Init BOOL If both are 1, then 1756-IF16IH is sending out HART messages to attempt to establish communication with a
HART device.
HART communication failure or device not found or HART not enabled.
Fail BOOL If this bit is 1, none of the other data in the HART part of the Input Tag are valid.
(HART.PVStatus is also set to 0 to indicate this.)
MsgReady BOOL Pass-through message reply is ready for Query service.
CurrentFault BOOL Analog current measurement does not match the current reported by the Field Device over the HART network.
The Field Device configuration has changed and new Field Device configuration information can be obtained
ConfigurationChanged BOOL from the 1756-IF16IH module via CIP™ MSG GetDeviceInfo, which clears this bit.
HART communication status byte or Response code from a recent HART reply. See Response Code and Field
ResponseCode SINT Binary Device Status on page 204 for more information.
HART device status byte from a recent HART reply. Indicates the health of the HART Field device. See Field
FieldDeviceStatus SINT Binary Device Status Bit Mask Definitions on page 205 for more information.
Extended device status byte.
Bit 0 is Maintenance Needed.
ExtDeviceStatus SINT Binary Bit 1 is Device Variable Alert.
Bit 2 is Low Power.
ChxxPV (xx = 00…15) REAL Channel xx HART PV Value.
ChxxSV (xx = 00…15) REAL Channel xx HART SV Value.
ChxxTV (xx = 00…15) REAL Channel xx HART TV Value.
ChxxFV (xx = 00…15) REAL Channel xx HART FV Value.
ChxxPVStatus SINT Channel xx HART PV Status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
(xx = 00…15)
ChxxSVStatus SINT Channel xx HART SV Status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
(xx = 00…15)
ChxxTVStatus SINT Channel xx HART TV Status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
(xx = 00…15)
ChxxFVStatus SINT Channel xx HART FV Status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
(xx = 00…15)

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Analog and HART PV by Channel Grouped

This table describes the input tags available in the Analog and HART PV by Channel Grouped
data format for the 1756-IF16IH module.

1756-IF16IH Input Tags - Analog and HART PV by Channel Grouped (AB:1756-IF16IH_AnalogHARTbyChannel:I:0)

Member Name Type Style Description
Indicates a problem with analog data on Channel xx or broken communication between the Logix controller
ChannelFaults INT Binary and the 1756-IF16IH module.
Example: Set if the analog signal is larger than 20 mA.
ChxxFault (xx = 00…15) BOOL ChannelFaults.xx
ModuleStatus SINT Binary
Calibrating BOOL Decimal (ModuleStatus.0) Calibration in progress.
(ModuleStatus.1) Module has collected updated Additional Device Status from HART command 48. This status
UpdatedStatusReady BOOL Decimal can be retrieved by using the Read Additional Status service, 16#4C. For more information about this service,
see Read Additional Status (Service Code = 16#4C) on page 170.
ModuleFaults SINT Binary
CalFault BOOL (ModuleFaults.6) 1756-IF16IH module calibration failed.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.7) Indicates that a fault has occurred on any channel (any of ChannelFaults).
Chxx (xx = 00…15) AB:1756_IF16IH_HARTDataAll_Struct:I:0, Channel xx analog and HART data.
Data REAL Float Analog value in engineering units.
DeviceStatus AB:1756_IF16IH_HARTStatusAll_Struct:I:0, Channel 00 HART Device status info.
Searching for or Initializing HART device.
If this value is 0 and Fail is 1, then HART isn’t Enabled on this channel.
HARTInit BOOL Decimal If both are 1, then 1756-IF16IH is sending out HART messages to attempt to establish communication with a
HART device.
HART communication failure or device not found or HART not enabled.
HARTCommFail BOOL Decimal If this bit is 1, none of the other data in the HART part of the Input Tag are valid.
(HART.PVStatus is also set to 0 to indicate this.)
MsgReady BOOL Decimal Pass-through message reply is ready for query service.
CurrentFault BOOL Decimal Analog current measurement does not match the current reported by the Field Device over the HART network.
The field device configuration has changed and new field device configuration information can be obtained
ConfigurationChanged BOOL Decimal from the 1756-IF16IH module via CIP MSG GetDeviceInfo, which clears this bit.
MaintenanceRequired BOOL Bit 0 of Extended Device Status (if using CMD 9, or from CMD 48 if supported).
Indicates that current isn’t flowing through the module as expected. Broken wiring, RTB removal, or a
BrokenWire BOOL Decimal powered-off field device can be the cause.
Indicates a problem with HART data from the field device on Channel xx.
Examples are HART not enabled, HART device not connected, HART communication failure
HARTFault BOOL Decimal due to noise.
These Field Device Status conditions also cause this to be set: Device Malfunction,
PV Out of Limits, Loop Current Saturated, and Loop Current Fixed.
HART communication status byte or Response code from a recent HART reply. See Response Code and Field
ResponseCode SINT Binary Device Status on page 204 for more information.
HART device status byte from a recent HART reply. Indicates the health of the HART Field device. See Field
FieldDeviceStatus SINT Binary Device Status Bit Mask Definitions on page 205 for more information.
AlarmStatus SINT Binary Indicates various alarms on the analog signal.
DeviceVariableAlert BOOL AlarmStatus.4, Bit 1 of Extended Device Status. Device reports a problem with some measurement.
Overrange BOOL AlarmStatus.5, Signal value over range (over 20 mA).
AlarmStatus.6, Signal value under range.
Underrange BOOL (less than 3.4 mA if configured for 4…20 mA).
CalFault BOOL AlarmStatus.7, Bad calibration.
Primary value. This is the same value as signaled on the analog channel and is the most important
PV REAL Float measurement that is made by this device.
SV REAL Float Secondary value
TV REAL Float Third value
FV REAL Float Fourth value
Primary status
PVStatus SINT Hex 16#C0 = Connected
16#00 = Not Connected

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Member Name Type Style Description
Secondary status
SVStatus SINT Hex 16#C0 = Connected
16#00 = Not Connected
Third status
TVStatus SINT Hex 16#C0 = Connected
16#00 = Not Connected
Fourth status
FVStatus SINT Hex 16#C0 = Connected
16#00 = Not Connected
Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in terms of coordinated system time,
CSTTimestamp DINT[2] Hex which is a 64-bit value in microseconds coordinated across the modules in the 1756 backplane.
RollingTimestamp INT Decimal Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in millisecond resolution.

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1756-OF8H HART Analog Output Module

Module Features The 1756-OF8H module has the following features:

• Choice of three data types
- Analog only
- Analog and HART PV
- Analog and HART by channel

IMPORTANT The Analog and HART by Channel data type is available only for
1756-OF8H firmware revision 2.002 or later.
• 15-bit or 16-bit resolution
• Ramping and rate limiting
• Hold for initialization
• Open wire detection
• Clamping and limited
• Clamp and limit alarms
• Data echo

Input Data Types

The Input Data type you choose determines which values are included in the Input tag of the
module and the features that are available to your application. Select the Input Data type on
the Device Definition dialog of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application. The following data
types are available for the 1756-OF8H module.
Data Types for the 1756-OF8H Module
Input Data Type Description
HART secondary HART and Analog data for
Analog signal Analog process variables and each channel grouped in
values status device health the tag
Analog Only X X
Analog and HART PV X X X
(1) X X X X
Analog and HART by Channel
(1) Available only for 1756-OF8H firmware revision 2.002 or later.

• Choose Analog and HART PV if you prefer the members of the tag to be arranged similar
to non-HART analog input modules. With this selection, analog values for all channels
grouped near the end of the tag. This arrangement makes it easy to view all eight
analog values at once.
• Choose Analog and HART by Channel if you prefer Status, Analog Value, and Device
Status for each channel to be together in the tag. This arrangement makes it easier to
view all data that is related to one field device.

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Resolution
The output module can use 15-bit or 16-bit resolution.

Number of Significant Bits Range Resolution

16 bits +/- 10.4V 320 V
0…20 mA
15 bits 0.65 A
4…20 mA

Ramping/Rate Limiting
Output ramping limits the speed at which an analog output signal can change. This feature
helps prevent fast transitions in the output from damaging the devices that an output module
controls. Ramping is also known as rate limiting.

This table describes the types of ramping that are possible.

1756-OF8H Types of Ramping

Type of Ramping Description
This type of ramping occurs when the module is in Run mode and limits the rate
Run mode ramping at which the output changes from one commanded value to another.
This type of ramping occurs when the controller is placed in the Program mode.
Ramp-to-Program mode The present output value changes to the Program Value. If the connection to the
module is inhibited, the Program mode value and ramp rate are applied.
This type of ramping occurs when there’s a communication or controller fault.
Ramp-to-Fault mode The output signal changes to the fault value after a communication fault occurs.

The maximum rate of change in outputs is expressed in engineering units per second and
called the maximum ramp rate.

For more information about how to set Ramp Rate on the output Limits view, see Set Output
Module Limits on page 148.

Hold for Initialization

Hold for Initialization causes outputs to hold the present state until the value that the
controller commands matches the value at the output terminal within 0.1% of full scale. This
feature helps provide a bumpless transfer.
If Hold for Initialization is selected, outputs hold if any of these conditions occur:
• Initial connection is established after power-up.
• A new connection is established after a communication fault occurs.
• There’s a transition to Run mode from Program state.

The ChxInHold bit for a channel indicates that the channel is holding.

Open Wire Detection

This feature detects when current flow isn’t present at any channel. The
1756-OF8H module must be configured for 0…20 mA or 4…20 mA operation to use this feature.
At least 0.1 mA of current must be flowing from the output for detection to occur.
When an open wire condition occurs at any channel, a status bit named ChxOpenWire is set for
that channel.

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Clamping and Limiting

The clamping feature limits the output from the analog module to remain within a range that
the controller configures, even when the controller commands an output outside that range.
This safety feature sets a high clamp and a low clamp.

Once clamps are set for a channel, any data that is received from the controller that exceeds
the clamps sets a limit alarm and transitions the output to that limit but not beyond the
configured clamp value. For example, suppose that an application sets the high clamp on a
module for 8V and the low clamp for -8V. If a controller sends a value that corresponds to 9V to
the module, the module applies only 8V to its screw terminals. The signal value that is applied
is reflected in the Input Tag ChxData field.
Clamping limits are entered in engineering units.

Clamp and Limit Alarms

This function works directly with clamping. When a module receives a data value from the
controller that exceeds clamping limits, it applies the clamping limit to the signal value and
sends a status bit to the controller, notifying it that the commanded output data value exceeds
the clamping limits.

For example, if a channel has clamping limits of 8V and -8V but receives data to apply 9V, the
module applies 8V to the screw terminals and sends a status bit to the controller. This status
bit informs the controller that the 9V value exceeds the channel clamping limits.

Clamping alarms can be disabled or latched on a per channel basis. Clamping limits are
entered in engineering units.

Data Echo
Data Echo automatically multicasts channel data values that match the analog value that is
applied to the module screw terminals.

Fault and status data are also sent. If selected in the Input Data format, HART secondary
process variables and device health are also sent.

An example is that I.ChxData is the echo of O.ChxData. The values can differ due to Ramp,
Clamp, or Hold for Initialization.

The echo value is the current level being attempted. If the wire is off or damaged, the actual
current can be 0.

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Wire the Module Use this figure to wire the module. Voltage outputs use the terminal block pins labeled VOUT-#
and RTN. Current outputs use the terminal block pins labeled IOUT-# and RTN.

HART communication is active with current outputs only.

Wiring Diagram for the 1756-OF8H Module

Voltage Output

XMTR1

Current Output

XMTR2

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Use Module Block and This figure shows the module output circuit diagram.
Output Circuit Diagrams 1756-OF8H Output Circuit Diagram

+ V OUT - #
250 

0.1 F 24V

D/A
Converter 16K +18.6V
5K 100 pF
50 

2K
-

+
Amplifier 100 
I OUT - x

24V

RTN
RTN
RTN
RTN

1756-OF8H Module Fault and The 1756-OF8H modules multicast status and fault data to the controller with their channel
data. The fault data is arranged to let you choose the level of granularity you desire for
Status Reporting examining fault conditions.
Three levels of tags work together to provide increasing degree of detail as to the specific
cause of faults on the module.

This table lists tags that you can examine in ladder logic to indicate when a fault occurred.
1756-OF8H Tags That Can Be Examined in Ladder Logic
Tag Name Tag Name
Tag Description Analog and HART PV Analog and HART by Channel(1)
Module Fault Word This word provides fault summary reporting. ModuleFaults ModuleFaults
This word provides clamp and communication fault ChannelFaults ChannelFaults
Channel Fault Word reporting. ChxFault ChxFault
These words, one per channel, provide individual channel Chx.DeviceStatus
Channel Status Tags ChxStatus
limit, hold, open wire, ramp status, and calibration faults. Chx.DeviceStatus.AlarmStatus
HART Faults This provides HART communication status. HARTFaults, ChxHARTFault Chx.DeviceStatus.HARTFault
HART Device Status This provides HART field device health. HART.ChxDevice Status Chx.DeviceStatus.FieldDeviceStatus
(1) Available only for 1756-OF8H firmware revision 2.002 or later.

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1756-OF8H Fault Reporting This figure offers an overview of the fault reporting process.
1756-OF8H Module Fault Reporting

When the module is calibrating, all bits in the

Module Faults Channel Fault word are set.

6, 5, 4, and 0 aren’t used for fault reporting

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Analog Updated Calibrating CalFault
GroupFault StatusReady

If set, any bit in the Channel Fault word, also sets the Analog
Channel Faults Group Fault in the Module Fault word.

A channel
calibration fault
sets the
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
calibration fault
LoopOutput Ch7Fault Ch6Fault Ch5Fault Ch4Fault Ch3Fault Ch2Fault Ch1Fault Ch0Fault
in the Module
Fault
Fault word.

Ch7
Ch6
Ch5
Ch4
Ch3
Ch2
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OpenWire NotA CalFault InHold Ramp LLimit HLimit Ch1
Number Alarm Alarm Alarm Ch0

Channel Status Tags

One set of tags for each channel Not a Number, Output in Hold, and Ramp Alarm
conditions do not set additional bits. You must
Bit 6 isn’t used
monitor them here.

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Module Fault Word Bits

Bits in this word provide the highest level of fault detection. A nonzero condition in this word
reveals that a fault exists on the module. You can examine further down to isolate the fault.

This table lists tags that are found in the Module Fault word.

1756-OF8H Tags Found in the Module Fault Word

Tag Description Tag Name
This bit is set when any bits in the Channel Fault word
Analog Group Fault AnalogGroupFault
are set.
This bit is set when any channel is being calibrated.
Calibrating When this bit is set, all bits in the Channel Fault word Calibrating
are set.
This bit is set when any of the individual Channel
Calibration Fault CalFault
Calibration Fault bits are set.

Channel Fault Word Bits

During normal module operation, bits in the Channel Fault word are set if any of the respective
channels has a High or Low Limit Alarm or an Open Wire condition (0…20 mA or 4…20 mA
configurations only). When using the Channel Fault Word, the 1756-OF8H module uses bits 0…7.
Checking this word for a nonzero condition is a quick way to check for these conditions on a
channel.

This table lists the conditions that set all Channel Fault word bits.

1756-OF8H Conditions That Set All Channel Fault Word Bits

And Causes the Module to Display the Following in the
This Condition Sets All Channel Fault Word Bits Channel Fault Word Bits
A channel is being calibrated 16#00FF
A communication fault occurred between the 1#FFFF
module and its owner-controller

Your logic monitors the Channel Fault bit for a particular output under the following
conditions:
• You enable output clamping
• You’re checking for an open wire condition (0…20 mA configuration only)
• You must know if the output module isn’t communicating with the controller

Your logic can use the bit in Channel Faults, for example, Ch2Fault, to take failure recovery
action, such as signaling CVFault on a PIDE function block.

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Channel Status Tags

Any of the channel status words (eight words for 1756-OF8H modules), one for each channel,
display a nonzero condition if that particular channel has faulted. Some of these bits set bits in
other Fault words.

When the High or Low Limit Alarm bits (ChxHLimitAlarm or ChxLLimit Alarm) in any of the words
are set, the appropriate bit is set in the Channel Fault word.

When the Calibration Fault bit (CalFault) is set in any of the words, the Calibration Fault bit (bit
11) is set in the Module Fault word. This table lists the conditions that set each of the word bits.

1756-OF8H Conditions That Set Each of the Word Bits(1)

Tag (status words) Bit Event That Sets This Tag
This bit is set only if the configured Output Range is 0…20 or 4…20 mA. The circuit must also become open due to
ChxOpenWire 7 a wire falling off or being cut when the output being driven is above 0.1 mA. The bit remains set until the correct
Chx.DeviceStatus.OpenWire wiring is restored.

ChxNotaNumber(2) 5 This bit is set when the output value that is received from the controller is NotANumber (the IEEE NaN value). The
Chx.DeviceStatus.NotANumber output channel holds its last state.
ChxCalFault This bit is set when an error occurred when calibrating. This bit also sets the appropriate bit in the Channel Fault
4
Chx.DeviceStatus.CalFault word.

ChxInHold(2) 3 This bit is set when the output channel is holding. The bit resets when the requested Run mode output value is
Chx.DeviceStatus.InHold within 0.1% of the full-scale current echo value.
This bit is set when the requested rate of change of the output channel exceeds the configured maximum ramp
ChxRampAlarm(2) 2 rate requested parameter. It remains set until the output reaches its target value and ramping stops. If the bit is
Chx.DeviceStatus.RampAlarm latched, it remains set until it’s unlatched.
ChxLLimitAlarm This bit is set when the requested output value is beneath the configured low limit value. It remains set until the
1
Chx.DeviceStatus.LLimitAlarm requested output is above the low limit. If the bit is latched, it remains set until it’s unlatched.
ChxHLimitAlarm This bit is set when the requested output value is above the configured high limit value. It remains set until the
0
Chx.DeviceStatus.HLimitAlarm requested output is below the high limit. If the bit is latched, it remains set until it’s unlatched.
(1) Bit 6 isn’t used.
(2) This bit does not set additional bits at any higher level.

Module Calibration
You can initiate calibration of the 1756-OF8H module via the Logix Designer application Calibration view.

The Calibration view in the Logix Designer application provides a button to initiate module calibration and a display of the results. Refer
to Calibrate Your Module on page 154 for more information.

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Module-defined Data Types, This section describes module-defined data types for the 1756-OF8H module and includes
information for configuration, input, and output tags.
1756-OF8H Module
Available tags depend on the selected input data format, as shown in this table.

1756-OF8H Input Data Choice and Tags

Input Data Choice Tag Main Module Defined Type Subtype Used by Main Type
Configuration AB:1756_OF8H:C:0 AB:1756_OF8H_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Analog Only Input AB:1756_OF8H_Analog:I:0 None
Output AB:1756_OF8H:O:0 None
Configuration AB:1756_OF8H:C:0 AB:1756_OF8H_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
AB:1756_OF8H_HARTData:I:1
Analog and HART PV Input AB:1756_OF8H_HARTPV:I:1 AB:1756_OF8H_HARTStatus_Struct:I:1
Output AB:1756_OF8H:O:0 None
Configuration AB:1756_OF8H:C:0 AB:1756_OF8H_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
AB:1756_OF8H_HARTDataAll_Struct:I:0
Analog and HART by Channel Input AB:1756_OF8H_AnalogHARTbyChannel:I:0 AB:1756_OF8H_HARTStatusAll_Struct:I:0
Output AB:1756_OF8H:O:0 None

Configuration
This table describes the configuration tags available in the 1756-OF8H module.
1756-OF8H Configuration Tags (AB:1756_OF8H:C:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
ProgToFaultEN BOOL Decimal
ChxConfig (Ch 0…Ch7) AB:1756_OF8H_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
RampToFault BOOL Decimal ConfigBits:9.
RampToProg BOOL Decimal ConfigBits:8.
RampToRun BOOL Decimal ConfigBits:7.
ProgMode BOOL Decimal ConfigBits:6.
FaultMode BOOL Decimal ConfigBits:5.
LimitAlarmLatch BOOL Decimal ConfigBits:4.
RampAlarmLatch BOOL Decimal ConfigBits:3.
AlarmDisable BOOL Decimal ConfigBits:2.
HoldForInit BOOL Decimal ConfigBits:1.
HARTEn BOOL Decimal ConfigBits:0, HART enabled.
0 = 0…20 mA.
RangeType INT Decimal 1 = 4…20 mA.
MaxRampRate REAL Float
FaultValue REAL Float
ProgValue REAL Float
Lower current value for scaling to engineering units. Default is 4 mA. Must be less than HighSignal and more than
LowSignal REAL Float minimum input range. See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Upper current value for scaling to engineering units. Default is 10 mA. Must be more than LowSignal and less
HighSignal REAL Float than maximum input range. See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Measured quantity in engineering units that results in a signal level equal to LowSignal.
LowEngineering REAL Float See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Measured quantity in engineering units that results in a signal level equal to HighSignal.
HighEngineering REAL Float See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
LowLimit REAL Float Output signal is clamped at this value in engineering units even if Ch0Data is lower than this.
HighLimit REAL Float Output signal is clamped at this value in engineering units if Ch0Data is larger than this.
CalBias REAL Float Sensor offset in engineering units added to the measured signal before reporting Ch0.Data.

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Member Name Type Style Description
Seconds to keep a reply to a HART pass-through service request before discarding.
PassthroughHandleTimeout INT Decimal 15 seconds recommended.
PassthroughFreq_14(1) BOOL Decimal Selects the policy for sending HART pass-through messages.
PassthroughFreq_15(1) BOOL Decimal See Output Module Pass-through Setting, Ratio, and Priority on page 139.
(1) Series B modules do not support Pass-through Setting. Pass-through scanning is fixed at one pass-through per channel scan on Series B modules.

Analog Only
This table describes the input tags available in the Analog Only data format.
1756-OF8H Input Tags - Analog Only (AB:1756_OF8H_Analog:I:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
ChannelFaults INT Binary ChannelFaults.x Indicates communication fault or fault condition from ChXStatus. (bits 9…15 unused).
ChxFault (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal Indicates a channel fault on channel x.
This is a hardware fault where the module has detected that the power supply to the isolated (analog) side of the
LoopOutputFault BOOL Decimal board has failed (no power). It does not roll into any other bits. The OK status indicator is set to steady red.
HARTFaults SINT Binary
HARTFault.x
Indicates a problem with HART data from the field device on Channel x. Examples are HART not enabled,
ChxHARTFault BOOL Decimal HART device not connected, HART communication failure due to noise.
These field device status conditions also cause this to be set:
Device Malfunction, PV Out of Limits, Loop Current Saturated, and Loop Current Fixed.
ModuleFaults SINT Binary
CalFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.1) 1756-OF8H module calibration failed.
Calibrating BOOL Decimal (ModuleStatus.2) Calibration in progress.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.7) Indicates that a fault has occurred on any channel (any of ChannelFaults).
ChxStatus (Ch 0…Ch7) SINT Binary Indicates various alarms on the analog signal. Also sets ChxFault for Overrange, Underrange, and CalFault.
(ChxStatus.0) The analog output signal is being limited by the ChxConfig.HighLimit value. If
ChxHLimitAlarm BOOL Decimal ChxConfig.LimitAlarmLatch is 1, the alarm is retained until explicitly reset.
(ChxStatus.1) The analog output signal is being limited by the ChxConfig.LowLimit value. If
ChxLLimitAlarm BOOL Decimal ChxConfig.LimitAlarmLatch is 1, the alarm is retained until explicitly reset.
(ChxStatus.2) Rate of change in ChxData exceeds ChxConfig.MaxRampRate.
The change in ChxData divided by the RPI period determines the rate of change. Thus if a step change in Chx
can’t be reached via the configured MaxRampRate within one RPI, then ChxRampAlarm is set to 1. If
ChxRampAlarm BOOL Decimal ChxConfig.RampAlarmLatch is 1, then ChxRampAlarm remains set until explicitly reset using the CIP™ message
even if the condition returns to normal.
The CIP message can be sent via MSG instruction in the Logix controller or from the Module Properties Limit
dialog in the Logix Designer application.
(ChxStatus.3) Channel holding its last output value, waiting for the controller to match the value, indicating that
ChxInHold BOOL Decimal bumpless initialization of the control loop is complete.
ChxCalFault BOOL Decimal (ChxStatus.4) Fault during calibration of channel 0.
(ChxStatus.5)
ChxNotANumber BOOL Decimal ChxData isn’t a valid floating point number.
(ChxStatus.7) Only valid in current mode (example 4…20 mA). 1 indicates that no current is flowing, probably due
ChxOpenWire BOOL Decimal to an open circuit.
Analog value actually output in engineering units. This can be different than output tag ChxData if the value
ChxData (Ch 0…Ch7) REAL Float exceeds the LowLimit or HighLimit, has a MaxRampRate applied, is being Held for initialization, or the controller
is in Fault or Program mode.
64-bit coordinated system time time stamp in microseconds of the last output update. Time base synchronized
CSTTimestamp DINT[2] Decimal with other modules in the rack.
RollingTimestamp INT Decimal 16-bit time stamp in milliseconds. Time base local to the 1756-OF8H module.

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Analog and HART PV

This table describes the input tags available in the Analog and HART PV data format.
1756-OF8H Input Tags - Analog Only (AB:1756_OF8H_HARTPV:I:1)
Member Name Type Style Description
Channel Faults INT Binary (bits 9…15 unused)
ChxFault BOOL Decimal ChannelFaults.x, Indicates communication fault or fault condition from ChxStatus.
ChannelFaults.8, This is a hardware fault where the module has detected that the power supply to the
LoopOutputFault BOOL Decimal isolated(analog) side of the board has failed(no power). It does not roll into any other bits. The OK status
indicator is set to steady red.
HARTFaults SINT Binary
HARTFault.x
Indicates a problem with HART data from the field device on Channel x.
ChxHARTFault BOOL Decimal Examples are HART not enabled, HART device not connected, HART communication failure due to noise.
These field device status conditions also cause this to be set:
Device Malfunction, PV Out of Limits, Loop Current Saturated, and Loop Current Fixed.
ModuleFaults SINT Binary
CalFault BOOL Decimal ModuleFaults.1, 1756-OF8H module calibration failed.
Calibrating BOOL Decimal ModuleFaults.2, Calibration in progress.
ModuleFaults.3, Module has collected updated Additional Device Status from HART command 48. This status
UpdatedStatusReady BOOL Decimal can be retrieved by using the Read Additional Status service, 16#4C. For more information about this service,
see Read Additional Status (Service Code = 16#4C) on page 170.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal ModuleFaults.7, Indicates a fault has occurred on any channel (any of ChannelFaults).
ChxStatus (Ch0…Ch7) SINT Binary Indicates various alarms on the analog signal. Also sets ChxFault for Overrange, Underrange, and CalFault.
ChxStatus:0 The analog output signal is being limited by the ChxConfig.HighLimit value. If
ChxHLimitAlarm BOOL Decimal ChxConfig.LimitAlarmLatch is 1, the alarm is retained until explicitly reset.
ChxStatus:1 The analog output signal is being limited by the ChxConfig.LowLimit value. If
ChxLLimitAlarm BOOL Decimal ChxConfig.LimitAlarmLatch is 1, the alarm is retained until explicitly reset.
ChxStatus:2 Rate of change in ChxData exceeds ChxConfig.MaxRampRate.
The change in ChxData divided by the RPI period determines the rate of change. Thus if a step change in Chx
can’t be reached via the configured MaxRampRate within one RPI, then ChxRampAlarm is set to 1.
ChxRampAlarm BOOL Decimal If ChxConfig.RampAlarmLatch is 1, then ChxRampAlarm remains set until explicitly reset using the CIP
message even if the condition returns to normal. The CIP message can be sent via MSG instruction in the
Logix controller or from the Studio 5000 Logix Designer Module Properties Limit dialog.
ChxStatus:3 Channel holding its last output value, waiting for controller to match the value, indicating that
ChxInHold BOOL Decimal bumpless initialization of the control loop is complete.
ChxCalFault BOOL Decimal ChxStatus:4 Fault during calibration of channel x.
ChxStatus:5
ChxNotANumber BOOL Decimal ChxData isn’t a valid floating point number.
ChxStatus:7 Only valid in current mode (example 4…20 mA). 1 indicates that no current is flowing, probably
ChxOpenWire BOOL Decimal due to an open circuit.
Analog value actually output in engineering units. This value can be different than Output Tag ChxData if the
ChxData REAL Float value exceeds the LowLimit or HighLimit, has a MaxRampRate applied, is being Held for initialization, or the
controller is in Fault or Program mode.
64-bit coordinated system time timestamp in microseconds of the last output update. Time base
CSTTimestamp DINT[2] Decimal synchronized with other modules in the rack.
RollingTimestamp INT Decimal 16-bit time stamp in milliseconds. Time base local to the 1756-OF8H module.
AB:1756_OF8H_HARTData:I:1, Contains HART field device health and dynamic process variables
HART This applies to AB:1756_OF8H_HARTPV:I:1 only; for details on what appears in the variables, see the Module-defined Data Type:
AB:1756_OF8H_HARTData:I:1 table
ChxDeviceStatus (Ch0…Ch7) AB:1756_OF8H_HARTStatus_Struct:I:1, Channel 0 HART Device status info.
Searching for or Initializing HART device.
If this value is 0 and Fail is 1, then HART isn’t enabled on this channel.
Init BOOL Decimal If both are 1, then the 1756-OF8H module is sending out HART messages attempting to establish
communication with a HART device.
HART communication failure or device not found or HART not enabled.
Fail BOOL Decimal If this bit is 1, none of the other data in the HART part of the input tag is valid.
(HART. PVStatus is also set to 0 to indicate this).
MsgReady BOOL Decimal Pass-through message reply is ready for query service.
CurrentFault BOOL Decimal Analog current measurement does not match the current reported by the field device over the HART network.
The field device configuration has changed and new field device configuration information can be obtained
ConfigurationChanged BOOL Decimal from the 1756-OF8H module via CIP MSG GetDeviceInfo, which clears this bit.

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Member Name Type Style Description
HART communication status byte or Response code from a recent HART reply. See Response Code and Field
ResponseCode SINT Binary Device Status on page 204 for more information.
HART device status byte from a recent HART reply. Indicates the health of the HART field device. See Field
FieldDeviceStatus SINT Binary Device Status Bit Mask Definitions on page 205 for more information.
PVOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal The primary variable is beyond its operating limit.
VariableOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal A device variable that is not mapped to the PV is beyond its operating limits.
CurrentSaturated BOOL Decimal The loop current has reached its upper or lower endpoint limit and can’t increase or decrease any further.
CurrentFixed BOOL Decimal The loop current is being held at a fixed value and isn’t responding to process variations.
MoreStatus BOOL Decimal More status information is available via command 48, ‘Read Additional Status’ information.
ColdStart BOOL Decimal A power failure or device reset occurred.
Changed BOOL Decimal An operation was performed that changed the configuration of the device.
Malfunction BOOL Decimal The device detected a serious error or failure that compromises device operation.
ExtDeviceStatus SINT Binary Extended device status (from HART cmd9).
Maintenance Required BOOL Decimal Maintenance is needed.
DeviceVariableAlert BOOL Decimal Device reports a problem with some measurement.
PowerLow BOOL Decimal Low power.
ChxPV REAL Channel x HART PV value.
ChxSV REAL Channel x HART SV value.
ChxTV REAL Channel x HART TV value.
ChxFV REAL Channel x HART FV value.
ChxPVStatus SINT Channel x HART PV status, see HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
ChxSVStatus SINT Channel x HART SV status, see HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
ChxTVStatus SINT Channel x HART TV status, see HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
ChxFVStatus SINT Channel x HART FV status, see HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.

Analog and HART by Channel

1756-OF8H Input Tags - Analog and HART by Channel (AB:1756-OF8H_AnalogHARTbyChannel:I:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
ChannelFaults INT Binary (bits 9…15 unused).
ChxFault (Ch0…Ch7) BOOL ChannelFaults.0…ChannelFaults.7
(ChannelFaults.8) This is a hardware fault where the module has detected that the power supply to the isolated(analog)
LoopOutputFault BOOL Decimal side of the board has failed(no power). It does not roll into any other bits. The OK status indicator is set to steady red.
ModuleFaults SINT Binary
CalFault BOOL Decimal
(ModuleFaults.1) 1756-OF8H module calibration failed.
Calibrating BOOL Decimal
(ModuleFaults.2) Calibration in progress.
(ModuleFaults.3) Module has collected updated Additional Device Status from HART command 48.
UpdatedStatusReady BOOL Decimal This status can be retrieved by using the Read Additional Status service, 16#4C.
For more information about this service, see Read Additional Status (Service Code = 16#4C) on page 170.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.7) Indicates that a fault has occurred on any channel (any of ChannelFaults).
Chx (Ch0…Ch7) AB:1756_OF8H_HARTDataAll_Struct:I:0, Channel 0 analog and HART data.
Data REAL Float Analog value in engineering units.
DeviceStatus AB:1756_OF8H_HARTStatusAll_Struct:I:0, Channel 0 HART Device status info.
Searching for or Initializing HART device.
BOOL Decimal IfIf both
this value is 0 and Fail is 1, then HART isn’t enabled on this channel.
HARTInit are 1, then the 1756-OF8H module is sending out HART messages to attempt to establish communication with a HART
device.
HART communication failure or device not found or HART not enabled.
HARTCommFail BOOL Decimal If this bit is 1, none of the other data in the HART part of the input tag is valid.
(HART.PVStatus is also set to 0 to indicate this.)
MsgReady BOOL Decimal Pass-through message reply is ready for query service.
CurrentFault BOOL Decimal Analog current measurement does not match the current reported by the Field Device over the HART network.
ConfigurationChanged BOOL Decimal The field device configuration has changed and new field device configuration information can be obtained from the 1756-
OF8H module via CIP MSG GetDeviceInfo, which clears this bit.

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Member Name Type Style Description
BrokenWire BOOL Decimal Indicates that current isn’t flowing through the module as expected. Broken wiring, RTB removal, or a powered-off field
device can cause this.
Indicates a problem with HART data from the field device on Channel x.
Examples are HART not enabled, HART device not connected, HART communication failure due to noise.
HARTFault BOOL Decimal These field device status conditions also cause this to be set:
Device Malfunction, PV Out of Limits, Loop Current Saturated, and Loop Current Fixed.
HART communication status byte or Response code from a recent HART reply.
ResponseCode SINT Binary See Response Code and Field Device Status on page 204 for more information.
HART device status byte from a recent HART reply. Indicates the health of the HART field device.
FieldDeviceStatus SINT Binary See Field Device Status Bit Mask Definitions on page 205 for more information.
PVOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal The primary variable is beyond its operating limit.
VariableOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal A device variable that is not mapped to the PV is beyond its operating limits.
CurrentSaturated BOOL Decimal The loop current has reached its upper or lower endpoint limit and can’t increase or decrease any further.
CurrentFixed BOOL Decimal The loop current is being held at a fixed value and isn’t responding to process variations.
MoreStatus BOOL Decimal More status information is available via command 48, ‘Read Additional Status’ information.
ColdStart BOOL Decimal A power failure or device reset occurred.
Changed BOOL Decimal An operation was performed that changed the configuration of the device.
Malfunction BOOL Decimal The device detected a serious error or failure that compromises device operation.
ChStatus SINT Binary Indicates various alarms on the analog signal. Also sets ChFault for Overrange, Underrange, and CalFault.
Ch0.DeviceStatus.ChStatus:0 The analog output signal is being limited by the ChConfig.HighLimit value. If
HLimitAlarm BOOL Decimal ChConfig.LimitAlarmLatch is 1, the alarm is retained until explicitly reset.
Ch0.DeviceStatus.ChStatus:1 The analog output signal is being limited by the ChConfig.LowLimit value. If
LLimitAlarm BOOL Decimal ChConfig.LimitAlarmLatch is 1, the alarm is retained until explicitly reset.
ChStatus:2 Rate of change in Ch0.Data exceeds Ch0Config.MaxRampRate.
The change in Ch0.Data divided by the RPI period determines the rate of change. Thus if a step change in Ch0.Data can’t be
reached via the configured Ch0Config.MaxRampRate within one RPI, then Ch0.DeviceStatusRampAlarm is set to 1. If
RampAlarm BOOL Decimal Ch0Config.RampAlarmLatch is 1, then Ch0.DeviceStatusRampAlarm remains set until explicitly reset by using CIP message
even if the condition returns to normal. The CIP message can be sent via MSG instruction in the Logix controller or from the
Logix Designer Module Properties Limit dialog.
ChStatus:3 Channel holding its last output value, waiting for the controller to match the value, indicating that bumpless
InHold BOOL Decimal initialization of the control loop is complete.
CalFault BOOL Decimal ChStatus:4 Fault during calibration of channel 0.
ChStatus:5
NotANumber BOOL Decimal Ch0.Data isn’t a valid floating point number.
ChStatus:7
OpenWire BOOL Decimal Only valid in current mode (example 4…20 mA). 1 indicates that no current is flowing, probably due to an open circuit.
ExtDeviceStatus SINT Binary Extended device status (from HART cmd9)
Maintenance Required BOOL Decimal Maintenance is needed.
DeviceVariableAlert BOOL Decimal Device reports a problem with some measurement.
PowerLow BOOL Decimal Low power.
Primary value. This is the same value as signaled on the analog channel and is the most important measurement that is
PV REAL Float made by this device.
SV REAL Float Secondary value.
TV REAL Float Third value.
FV REAL Float Fourth value.
Primary status.
PVStatus SINT Hex 16#C0 = Connected.
16#00 = Not Connected.
Secondary status.
SVStatus SINT Hex 16#C0 = Connected.
16#00 = Not Connected.
Third status.
TVStatus SINT Hex 16#C0 = Connected.
16#00 = Not Connected.
Fourth status.
FVStatus SINT Hex 16#C0 = Connected.
16#00 = Not Connected.
CSTTimestamp DINT[2] Hex Coordinated system time.
RollingTimestamp INT Decimal 15-bit time from power on/reset in milliseconds.

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Output
This table describes the output tags available in the 1756-OF8H module.
1756-OF8H Output Tags (AB:1756_OF8H:O:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
ChxData (Ch0…Ch7) REAL Float Value in engineering units to output on the analog signal of Channel x.

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Module Features The 1756-OF8IH module has the following features:

• Eight individually controllable output channels with an individual HART modem per
channel
• HART pass-through interface
• Two output ranges (0…20 mA, 4…20 mA)
• Auto-scanning of HART variables (PV, SV, TV, FV)
• Option to auto-configure a HART device with user-specified PV damping value, PV upper
and lower range values, PV transfer function, and PV units code
• Write HART variables interface for some variables
• Output data scaling
• Time stamping
• Floating point output data
• Ramping (rate limiting)
• Choice of four data types
- Analog Only
- Analog and HART PV
- Analog and HART by Channel with Configure HART Device = Yes
- Analog and HART by Channel with Configure HART Device = No
• User calibration via CIP™ messaging or output word
• 15-bit or 16-bit resolution
• Hold for initialization
• Open wire detection
• Clamp limit alarms
• Data echo

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Input Data Types

The Input Data type you choose determines which values are included in the Input tag of the
module and the features that are available to your application. Select the Input Data type on
the Device Definition dialog of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application. The following data
types are available for the 1756-OF8IH module.
Data Types for the 1756-OF8IH Module
Description
HART Secondary HART and Analog
Input Data Type Analog Signal Process Data for Each Configure HART
Analog Status Variables
Values and Channel Grouped Device
Device Health Together in Tag
Analog Only X X
Analog and HART PV X X X
Analog and HART by
Channel, Configure X X X X
HART Device = No
Analog and HART by
Channel, Configure X X X X X
HART Device = Yes

Choose Analog and HART PV if you prefer the members of your tag to be arranged similar to
non-HART analog input modules. With this selection, the analog values for all channels grouped
near the end of the tag. This arrangement makes it easy to view all eight analog values at
once.

Choose Analog and HART by Channel if you prefer Status, Analog Value, and Device Status for
each channel to be together in the tag. This arrangement makes it easier to view all data that
is related to one field device.

Powerup State
On power-up, the outputs of the 1756-OF8IH module are set to their reset state (0 mA) until
module diagnostics and configuration are complete. Outputs are then set at their configured
program values (ChxConfig.ProgValue).

Fault Mode Output State

You can choose the output state to be used when the module enters fault mode:
• Hold Last State
• User-defined Value (you can choose either to ramp to a specified value or to switch
immediately to that value)

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Ramping/Rate Limiting
Ramping limits the rate at which an analog output signal can change. This feature helps
prevent fast transitions in the output from damaging the devices that an output module
controls.

Ramping Types
Ramping Types Description
When the module is in Run mode, it limits the rate at which the output changes from one
Ramp-to-Run commanded value to another.
When the controller goes into program mode, the present output value ramps to the
Ramp-to-Program configured Program Value. If the connection to the module is inhibited, the Program mode
value and ramp rate are applied.
Ramp-to-Fault When a communication fault occurs, the output signal ramps to the configured fault value.

The maximum rate of change in outputs is expressed in engineering units per second and
called the maximum ramp rate.

For more information about how to set Ramp Rate on the output Limits view, see Set Output
Module Limits on page 148.

Hold for Initialization

Hold for Initialization causes outputs to hold the present state until the value that the
controller commands matches the value at the output terminal within 0.1% of full scale. This
feature helps provide a bumpless transfer.

If Hold for Initialization is selected, outputs hold if any of these conditions occur:
• Initial connection is established after power-up.
• A new connection is established after a communication fault occurs.
• There’s a transition from Program mode to Run mode.

The ChxInHold bit for a channel indicates that the channel is holding.

Open Wire Detection

This feature detects when current flow isn’t present at the channel. At least
0.1 mA of current must be flowing from the output for detection to occur.

When an open wire condition occurs at any channel, a status bit named ChxOpenWire is set for
that channel.

Clamping (Limiting)
Clamping limits the output from the analog module to remain within a range that the controller
configures, even when the controller commands an output outside that range. This safety
feature sets a high clamp value and a low clamp value.
Once clamps are set for a channel, data from the controller that exceeds the clamp values sets
a limit alarm. The output transitions to that limit but not beyond the configured clamp value.
For example, suppose that an application sets the high clamp on a module for 18 mA and the
low clamp for 4 mA. If a controller sends a value that corresponds to 19 mA to the module, the
module only applies 18 mA via its screw terminals. The signal value that is applied is reflected
in the Input Tag ChxData field.

Clamping limits are entered in engineering units.

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Clamp and Limit Alarms

This function works directly with clamping. When a module receives a data value from the
controller that exceeds clamping limits, it applies the clamping limit to the signal value and
sends a status bit to the controller. This action notifies the controller that the commanded
output data value exceeds the clamping limits.
For example, if a channel has a clamping limit of 18 mA but receives data to apply 19 mA, only
18 mA is applied via the screw terminals. The module sends a status bit to the controller to
inform it that the 19 mA value exceeds the clamping limits of the channel.

Clamping alarms can be disabled or latched on a per channel basis. Clamping limits are
entered in engineering units.

Data Echo
Data Echo automatically multicasts channel data values that match the analog value that is
applied to the module screw terminals.

Fault and status data are also sent. If selected in the Input Data format, HART secondary
process variables and device health are also sent.

An example is that I.ChxData is the echo of O.ChxData. They can be different due to Ramp,
Clamp, or Hold for Initialization.

The echo value is the current level being attempted. If the wire is off or damaged, the actual
current can be 0.

HART Device Auto-configuration

A HART device can be automatically configured with user-specified PV damping, PV range
limits and units, and PV transfer function values. If enabled, configuration occurs when the
device is connected or when the module detects that one of the two configuration bits is set.
There’s a separate configuration bit for PV damping value, and another for PV upper and lower
range values, PV transfer function, and PV range units.

This feature is available only with the Analog and HART by Channel data format with Configure
HART Device = Yes.

Write HART Variables

The module supports setting a limited number of HART variables via special use of the pass-
through interface. See Use a CIP MSG to get HART Data on page 167 for more information.

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Wire the Module Use this figure to wire the module. The 1756-OF8IH module has only current outputs, which use
the terminal block pins labeled IOUT# and RTN#.

For each output, HART communication is active only when it’s enabled in the Logix Designer
application.
Wiring Diagram for the 1756-OF8IH Module

Valve or Actuator
Not Used 2 1 Not Used
IOUT0 4 3 IOUT1
RTN0 6 5 RTN1
Not Used 8 7 Reserved
Not Used 10 9 Reserved
IOUT2 12 11 IOUT3
RTN2 14 13 RTN3
Not Used 16 15 Not Used
Not Used 18 17 Not Used
IOUT4 20 19 IOUT5
RTN4 22 21 RTN5
Not Used 24 23 Not Used
Not Used 26 25 Not Used
IOUT6 28 27 IOUT7
RTN6 30 29 RTN7
Not Used 32 31 Not Used
Not Used 34 33 Not Used
Not Used 36 35 Not Used

Output Circuit Diagram This figure shows the module output circuit diagram.
1756-OF8IH Output Circuit Diagram

VCC

PowerSupply
Power
Supply

SPI
AD 5420

Current I out
DAC
Amplifier Reverse
HART MODEM Protection
Current Output
HART Tx
Internal Vref Device
50 Ohm~750
Ohm
HART Rx

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1756-OF8IH Module Fault The 1756-OF8IH modules multicast status and fault data to the controller with their channel
data. The fault data is arranged to let you choose the level of granularity you desire for
and Status Reporting examining fault conditions.

Three levels of tags work together to provide an increasing degree of detail as to the specific
cause of faults on the module.

This table lists tags that you can examine in ladder logic to indicate when a fault occurred.
1756-OF8IH Tags That Can Be Examined in Ladder Logic
Tag Name Tag Name
Tag Description Analog and HART PV Analog and HART by Channel
The bits in this word are set when a fault of the corresponding type has
Module Fault Word ModuleFaults ModuleFaults
occurred on any channel.
ChannelFaults ChannelFaults
Channel Fault Word These bits report faults that occur on the corresponding channel. ChxFault ChxFault
These words, one per channel, indicate individual channel limit, hold, open ChxStatus Chx.DeviceStatus
Channel Status Tags wire, ramp status, and calibration faults. Chx.DeviceStatus.AlarmStatus
HART Faults The bits in this word show HART communication status for each channel. HARTFaults, ChxHARTFault Chx.DeviceStatus.HARTFault
HART Device Status This data provides information about the HART field device. HART.ChxDevice Status Chx.DeviceStatus.FieldDeviceStatus

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1756-OF8IH Module Fault Reporting

This figure offers an overview of the fault reporting process.
1756-OF8IH Module Fault Reporting

When the module is calibrating, all bits in the

Module Faults Channel Fault word are set.

6, 5, 4, and 0 aren’t used for fault reporting

7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Analog Updated Calibrating CalFault
GroupFault StatusReady

If set, any bit in the Channel Fault word, also sets the Analog
Channel Faults Group Fault in the Module Fault word.

A channel
calibration fault
sets the
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
calibration fault
LoopOutput Ch7Fault Ch6Fault Ch5Fault Ch4Fault Ch3Fault Ch2Fault Ch1Fault Ch0Fault
in the Module
Fault
Fault word.

Ch7
Ch6
Ch5
Ch4
Ch3
Ch2
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
OpenWire PVConfig NotA CalFault InHold Ramp LLimit HLimit Ch1
Failed Number Alarm Alarm Alarm Ch0

Channel Status Tags

(one set of tags per channel)

Notes:
• NotANumber, InHold, RampAlarm, and PVConfigFailed conditions do not set other bits; monitor them here.
• Bits 0 and 1 not used if Configure HART Device = Yes
• Bit 6 not used if Configure HART Device = No

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Module Fault Word Bits

Bits in this word provide the highest level of fault detection. A nonzero condition in this word
reveals that a fault exists on the module. You can examine further down to isolate the fault.

1756-OF8IH Tags Found in the Module Fault Word

Tag Description Tag Name
Analog Group Fault This bit is set when any bits in the Channel Fault word are set. AnalogGroupFault
This bit is set when any channel is being calibrated. When this
Calibrating Calibrating
bit is set, all bits in the Channel Fault word are set.
This bit is set when any of the individual Channel Calibration
Calibration Fault CalFault
Fault bits are set.

Channel Fault Word Bits

During normal module operation, bits in the Channel Fault word are set if any of the respective
channels has a High or Low Limit Alarm or an Open Wire condition (4…20 mA configurations
only). When using the Channel Fault Word, the 1756-OF8IH module uses bits 0…7. Check this
word for a nonzero condition as a quick way to check for these conditions on a channel.

1756-OF8IH Conditions That Set All Channel Fault Word Bits

And Causes the Module to Display the
This Condition Sets All Channel Fault Word Bits Following in the Channel Fault Word Bits
A channel is being calibrated 16#00FF
A communication fault occurred between the module and its 1#FFFF
owner-controller

Monitor the Channel Fault bit for a particular output in ladder logic for the following reasons:
• You enable output clamping, are checking for an open wire condition (4…20 mA
configuration only)
• You must know if the output module isn’t communicating with the controller

Your logic can use the bit in Channel Faults, for example, Ch2Fault, to take failure recovery
action, such as signaling CVFault on a PIDE function block.

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Channel Status Tags

Any of the channel status words (eight words for 1756-OF8IH modules, one for each channel)
display a nonzero condition if that particular channel has faulted. Some of these bits set bits in
other Fault words.

When the High or Low Limit Alarm bits (ChxHLimitAlarm or ChxLLimit Alarm) in any of the words
are set, the appropriate bit is set in the Channel Fault word.

When the Calibration Fault bit (CalFault) is set in any of the words, the Calibration Fault bit (bit
11) is set in the Module Fault word. This table lists the conditions that set each of the word bits.

1756-OF8IH Conditions That Set Channel Status Word Bits(1), Configure HART Device = No
Tag (Status Words) Bit Event That Sets This Tag
ChxOpenWire This bit is set only if the circuit becomes open due to a wire falling off or being cut when the output being driven is
7
Chx.DeviceStatus.OpenWire above 0.1 mA. The bit remains set until the correct wiring is restored.
ChxNotaNumber(2) 5 This bit is set when the output value that is received from the controller is NotANumber (the IEEE NaN value). The
Chx.DeviceStatus.NotANumber output channel holds its last state.
ChxCalFault This bit is set when an error occurred when calibrating. This bit also sets the appropriate bit in the Channel Fault
Chx.DeviceStatus.CalFault 4 word.
ChxInHold(2) 3 This bit is set when the output channel is holding. The bit resets when the requested Run mode output value is
Chx.DeviceStatus.InHold within 0.1% of the full-scale current echo value.
This bit is set when the requested rate of change for an output channel would exceed the configured maximum
ChxRampAlarm(2) 2 ramp rate requested parameter. It remains set until the output reaches its target value and ramping stops. If the
Chx.DeviceStatus.RampAlarm bit is latched, it remains set until it’s unlatched.
ChxLLimitAlarm This bit is set when the requested output value is beneath the configured low limit value. It remains set until the
1
Chx.DeviceStatus.LLimitAlarm requested output is above the low limit. If the bit is latched, it remains set until it’s unlatched.
ChxHLimitAlarm This bit is set when the requested output value is above the configured high limit value. It remains set until the
0
Chx.DeviceStatus.HLimitAlarm requested output is below the high limit. If the bit is latched, it remains set until it’s unlatched.
(1) Bit 6 isn’t used.
(2) This bit does not set other bits at any higher level.

1756-OF8IH Conditions That Set Channel Status Word Bits(1), Configure HART Device = Yes
Tag (Status Words) Bit Event That Sets This Tag
ChxOpenWire This bit is set only if the circuit becomes open due to a wire falling off or being cut when the output being driven is
7
Chx.DeviceStatus.OpenWire above 0.1 mA. The bit remains set until the correct wiring is restored.
CHxPVConfigFailed 6 PV auto-configuration failed.
Chx.DeviceStatus.PVConfigFailed
ChxNotaNumber(2) 5 This bit is set when the output value that is received from the controller is NotANumber (the IEEE NaN value).
Chx.DeviceStatus.NotANumber The output channel holds its last state.
ChxCalFault This bit is set when an error occurred when calibrating. This bit also sets the appropriate bit in the Channel Fault
4
Chx.DeviceStatus.CalFault word.
ChxInHold(2) 3 This bit is set when the output channel is holding. The bit resets when the requested Run mode output value is
Chx.DeviceStatus.InHold within 0.1% of the full-scale current echo value.
This bit is set when the requested rate of change for an output channel would exceed the configured maximum
ChxRampAlarm(2) 2 ramp rate requested parameter. It remains set until the output reaches its target value and ramping stops. If the
Chx.DeviceStatus.RampAlarm bit is latched, it remains set until it’s unlatched.
(1) Bits 0 and 1 are not used.
(2) This bit does not set other bits at any higher level.

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Module Calibration There are two ways to initiate calibration of the 1756-OF8IH module:
• Logix Designer application Calibration view
• Module Output Word

Module Calibration Via Logix Designer Application

The Calibration view in the Logix Designer application provides a button to initiate module
calibration and a display of the results. Refer to Calibrate Your Module on page 154 for more
information.

Module Calibration Via Output Word

The 1756-OF8IH module allows you to perform calibration by setting and clearing bits in the
module output word. This method of calibration is available only when Configure HART Device
= Yes. The module must be connected to a controller and the controller must be in run mode.

See Output, Configure HART Device = Yes on page 128 for output bit descriptions.
To perform a module calibration via the output word, set and clear bits in sequence to perform
the calibration tasks. This table shows the tags that are involved in calibration.
Step Calibration Word Bits Description
Set this bit to initiate calibration, and keep it set until the
Initiate calibration Ch[x].Calibrate calibration sequence is complete. If this bit clears before
the calibration is complete, the calibration is aborted.
Output low calibration Ch[x].CalOutputLowRef Sets the output to 4 mA.
reference
Pass measured low
calibration output to Ch[x].CalLowRefPassed Captures the low calibration value.
ChxData
Output high calibration Ch[x].CalOutputHighRef Sets the output to 20 mA.
reference
Pass measured high
calibration output to Ch[x].CalHighRefPassed Captures the high calibration value.
Chx Data
Initiates calculation of the calibration for that channel. If
Finish calibration Ch[x].CalFinished all other channels have been calculated and complete, the
calibration date is written and calibration ends.
Ch[x].Calibrate
Abort calibration Ch[x].CalOutputLowRef If necessary, this bit combination aborts calibration.
Ch[x].CalOutputHighRef
The date to be recorded with a successful calibration,
Set the calibration date CalibrationDate typically the current date.

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Module-defined Data Types, This section describes module-defined data types for the 1756-OF8IH module and include
information for configuration, input, and output tags.
1756-OF8IH Module Available tags depend on the selected input data format, as shown in Table .

1756-OF8IH Configuration, Configure HART Device = No

1756-OF8IH Input Data Choice and Tags
Input Data Choice Tag Main Module Defined Type Subtype Used by Main Type
Configuration AB:1756_OF8IH:C:0 AB:1756_OF8IH_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Analog Only Input AB:1756_OF8IH_Analog:I:0 None
Output AB:1756_OF8IH:O:0 None
Configuration AB:1756_OF8IH:C:0 AB:1756_OF8IH_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Analog and HART PV Input AB:1756_OF8IH_HARTPV:I:1 None
Output AB:1756_OF8IH:O:0 None
Configuration AB:1756_OF8IH:C:0 AB:1756_OF8IH_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Analog and HART by Channel Input AB:1756_OF8IH_AnalogHARTbyChannel:I:0 AB:1756_OF8IH_HARTDataAll_Struct:I:0
Configure HART Device = No
Output AB:1756_OF8IH:O:0 None
Configuration AB:1756_OF8IH_HART_CMD:C:0 AB:1756_OF8IH_HART_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Analog and HART by Channel Input AB:1756_OF8IH_AnalogHARTbyChannel_1:I:0 AB:1756_OF8IH_HARTDataAll_1_Struct:I:0
Configure HART Device = Yes
Output AB:1756_OF8IH:O:0 AB:1756_OF8IH_ChStruct:O:0

This table describes the configuration tags available in the 1756-OF8IH module when Configure
HART Device is set to No.
1756-OF8IH Configuration Tags, Configure HART Device = No (AB:1756_OF8IH:O:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
0 – Disabled. 1 – Enable programmed fault states.
Determines how outputs can behave if a communication fault occurs while the module is in program mode.
ProgToFaultEn BOOL Decimal When set, the bit causes the outputs to transition to their programmed fault state. If not set, outputs remain in
their configured program state despite a communications fault occurring.
ChxConfig (Ch 0…Ch7) AB:1756_OF8IH_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Enables ramping of the output value to the value specified by FaultValue.
RampToFault BOOL Decimal MaxRampRate defines the transition ramp rate.
HoldOnFault must be set to 1 if RampToFault is set to 1.
Selects the ramping behavior when the system transitions from Run to Idle/Program mode.
Enable ramping of the output to the fvalue specified by IdleProgValue.
RampToProg BOOL Decimal MaxRampRate defines the ramp rate.
HoldOnIdle must be set to 1 if RampToProg is set to 1 and MaxRampRate must be > 0.
Enables ramping of the output value during Run mode between the current output level and a newly requested
RampToRun BOOL Decimal output.
MaxRampRate defines the transition ramp rate and must be > 0.
ProgMode BOOL Decimal
FaultMode BOOL Decimal
Enables latching for the clamp limit alarms. Latching causes the limit alarms to remain set until an unlatch
LimitAlarmLatch BOOL Decimal service is explicitly sent to the channel or alarm.
(1 = enable, 0 = disable.)
Enables latching for the rate alarm. Latching causes the rate alarm to remain set until an unlatch service is
RampAlarmLatch BOOL Decimal explicitly sent to the channel or alarm.
(1 = enable, 0 = disable.)
Disables all alarms for the channel: HLimitAlarm, LLimitAlarm, RampAlarm.
AlarmDisable BOOL Decimal (1 = disable alarms, 0 = do not disable alarms.)
Configures the channel to hold, or not change, until initialized with a value within 0.1% of full scale or its current
value when one of the following conditions occurs:
HoldForInit BOOL Decimal • Module initial connection power-up.
• Module transition from Program mode to Run mode.
• Module re-establishes communication after a fault.
HARTEn BOOL Decimal Enables HART communication.

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Member Name Type Style Description
1 = 0…20 mA.
RangeType INT Decimal 2 = 4…20 mA.
(The 1756-OF8IH does not support voltage outputs.)
Maximum allowable transition rate in user-specified scaling units per second. The value:
• Must be greater than zero if RampToFault, RampToProg, or RampToRun is set.
MaxRampRate REAL Float • Must equal zero if RampToFault, RampToProg, and RampToRun are all not set.
• Can’t be greater than 2 x full-scale maximum.
When HART is enabled, the channel enforces a fixed maximum ramp rate regardless of RampToFault,
RampToProg, and RampToRun settings; this is done to help avoid HART transmission noise.
FaultValue REAL Float Communication fault output value.
ProgValue REAL Float Program mode output value.
Lower current value for scaling to engineering units. Default is 4 mA. Must be less than HighSignal and more than
LowSignal REAL Float minimum input range. See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Upper current value for scaling to engineering units. Default is 10 mA. Must be more than LowSignal and less
HighSigal REAL Float than maximum input range. See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Measured quantity in engineering units that results in a signal level equal to LowSignal.
LowEngineering REAL Float See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Measured quantity in engineering units that results in a signal level equal to HighSignal.
HighEngineering REAL Float See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
LowLimit REAL Float Output signal is clamped at this value in engineering units even if Ch0Data is lower than this.
HighLimit REAL Float Output signal is clamped at this value in engineering units if Ch0Data is larger than this.
CalBias REAL Float Sensor offset in engineering units added to the measured signal before reporting Ch0.Data.
PassthroughHandleTimeout INT Decimal Response hold time in seconds (0…255).
PassthroughFreq_14 BOOL Decimal Selects the policy for sending HART pass-through messages. See Output Module Pass-through Setting, Ratio, and
PassthroughFreq_15 BOOL Decimal Priority on page 139.

1756-OF8IH Configuration, Configure HART Device = Yes

This table describes the configuration tags available in the 1756-OF8IH module when Configure
HART Device is set to Yes.
1756-OF8IH Configuration Tags, Configure HART Device = Yes (AB:1756_OF8IH_HART_CMD:C:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
0 – Disabled. 1 – Enable programmed fault states.
Determines how outputs can behave if a communication fault occurs while the module is in program mode.
ProgToFaultEn BOOL Decimal When set, the bit causes the outputs to transition to their programmed fault state.
If not set, outputs remain in their configured program state despite a communications fault occurring.
ChxConfig (Ch 0…Ch7) AB:1756_OF8IH_ChConfig_Struct:C:0
Enables ramping of the output value to the value specified by FaultValue.
RampToFault BOOL Decimal MaxRampRate defines the transition ramp rate.
HoldOnFault must be set to 1 if RampToFault is set to 1.
Selects the ramping behavior when the system transitions from Run to Idle/Program mode.
Enable ramping of the output to the fvalue specified by IdleProgValue.
RampToProg BOOL Decimal MaxRampRate defines the ramp rate.
HoldOnIdle must be set to 1 if RampToProg is set to 1 and MaxRampRate must be > 0.
Enables ramping of the output value during Run mode between the current output level and a newly requested
RampToRun BOOL Decimal output.
MaxRampRate defines the transition ramp rate and must be > 0.
ProgMode BOOL Decimal
FaultMode BOOL Decimal
Configures the channel to hold, or not change, until initialized with a value within 0.1% of full scale or its current
value when one of the following conditions occurs:
HoldForInit BOOL Decimal • Module initial connection power-up.
• Module transition from Program mode to Run mode.
• Module re-establishes communication after a fault.
HARTEn BOOL Decimal Enables HART communication.
PVDampingConfigEn BOOL Decimal
PVRangeConfigEn BOOL Decimal

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Member Name Type Style Description
1 = 0…20 mA.
RangeType INT Decimal 2 = 4…20 mA.
(The 1756-OF8IH does not support voltage outputs.)
Maximum allowable transition rate in user-specified scaling units per second. The value must meet these
conditions:
• Must be greater than zero if RampToFault, RampToProg, or RampToRun is set.
MaxRampRate REAL Float • Must equal zero if RampToFault, RampToProg, and RampToRun are all not set.
• Can’t be greater than 2 x full-scale maximum.
When HART is enabled, the channel enforces a fixed maximum ramp rate regardless of RampToFault,
RampToProg, and RampToRun settings; this is done to help avoid HART transmission noise.
FaultValue REAL Float Communication fault output value.
ProgValue REAL Float Program mode output value
Measured quantity in engineering units that results in a signal level equal to LowSignal.
LowEngineering REAL Float See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Measured quantity in engineering units that results in a signal level equal to HighSignal.
HighEngineering REAL Float See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
PV Damping value in seconds (See Set HART Device Information (1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH Modules) on
PVDamping REAL Float page 153).
PVLowerRange REAL Float PV Range low value (See Set HART Device Information (1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH Modules) on page 153).
PVUpperRange REAL Float PV Range high value (See Set HART Device Information (1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH Modules) on page 153).
PVUnits SINT Decimal PV Units (See Set HART Device Information (1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH Modules) on page 153).
PVTransferFunction SINT Decimal PV transfer function (See Set HART Device Information (1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH Modules) on page 153).
CalBias REAL Float Sensor offset in engineering units added to the measured signal before reporting Ch0.Data.
PassthroughHandleTimeout INT Decimal Response hold time in seconds (0…255).
PassthroughFreq_14 BOOL Decimal Selects the policy for sending HART pass-through messages. See Output Module Pass-through Setting, Ratio, and
PassthroughFreq_15 BOOL Decimal Priority on page 139.

1756-OF8IH Input - Analog Only

This table describes the input tags available in the Analog Only data format for the 1756-OF8IH
module.
1756-OF8IH Input Tags - Analog Only Data Format (AB:1756_OF8IH_Analog:I:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
ChannelFaults INT Binary Channel level fault status bits.
ChxFault (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal (ChannelFaults.0…ChannelFaults.7) Indicates a fault on the corresponding channel.
LoopOutputFault BOOL Decimal Loop output failure. Set when 24V DC backplane power is below 17.5V (±1.2V).
HARTFaults INT Binary HART fault status bits.
ChxHARTFault (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal (HARTFaults.0…HARTFaults.7) Indicates a HART fault on the corresponding channel.
ModuleFaults INT Binary Module level fault status.
CalFault BOOL Decimal A calibration fault has occurred on a channel.
Calibrating BOOL Decimal Calibration is in progress.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal Indicates that a channel fault has occurred.
ChxStatus (Ch 0…Ch7) INT Binary Channel level status bits.
ChxHLimitAlarm User value is equal to or greater than HighLimit configuration value.
BOOL Decimal
(Ch 0…Ch7) Automatically set to zero when AlarmDisable is set.
ChxLLimitAlarm User value equal to or greater than LowLimit configuration value.
BOOL Decimal
(Ch 0…Ch7) Automatically set to zero when AlarmDisable is set.
Set when output is ramping to new user value. Cleared when ramping is complete.
ChxRampAlarm BOOL Decimal This bit isn’t set if MaxRampRate is zero.
(Ch 0…Ch7) This bit is always zero when the AlarmDisable configuration bit is set.
ChxInHold (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal If HoldForInit bit is set, the module is waiting for the appropriate Output word.
ChxCalFault (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal Set when calibration is invalid for this channel.
ChxNotANumber BOOL Decimal Set when Output word has all 8 bits set.
(Ch 0…Ch7)

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Member Name Type Style Description
Set when Output is commanded to at least 0.1 mA and the circuit is physically open.
ChxOpenWire (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal Open circuit indication can also exist if the load resistance exceeds specification.
ChxData (Ch 0…Ch7) REAL Float Value of analog signal on Channel x after conversion to engineering units.
64-bit Coordinated System Time. Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in terms
CSTTimestamp DINT (2) Decimal of coordinated system time, which is a 64-bit value in microseconds coordinated across the modules in the
1756 backplane.
15-bit time from power on/reset in milliseconds. This value is updated when the Output Table changes. If
RollingTimestamp INT Decimal ramping is enabled, the value continuously updates until the output value reaches the user value. If the module
has entered a faulted state, the value is updated continuously.

1756-OF8IH Input - Analog and HART PV

This table describes the input tags available in the Analog and HART PV data format for the
1756-OF8IH module.
1756-OF8IH Input Tags - Analog and HART PV Data Format (AB:1756_OF8IH_HARTPV:I:1)
Member Name Type Style Description
ChannelFaults INT Binary Channel level fault status bits.
ChxFault (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal A fault has occurred on the corresponding channel.
LoopOutputFault BOOL Decimal Loop output failure. Set when 24V DC backplane power is below 17.5V (±1.2V).
HARTFaults INT Binary HART fault status bits.
ChxHARTFault (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal (HARTFaults.0…HARTFaults.7) Indicates a HART fault on the corresponding channel.
ModuleFaults INT Binary Module level fault status.
CalFault BOOL Decimal A calibration fault has occurred on a channel.
Calibrating BOOL Decimal Calibration is in progress.
UpdatedStatusReady BOOL Decimal Updated Cmd48 status data available.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal Indicates that a channel fault has occurred.
ChxStatus (Ch0…Ch7) INT Binary
User value is equal to or greater than HighLimit configuration value.
ChxHLimitAlarm BOOL Decimal Automatically set to zero when AlarmDisable is set.
User value equal to or greater than LowLimit configuration value.
ChxLLimitAlarm BOOL Decimal Automatically set to zero when AlarmDisable is set.
Set when output is ramping to new user value. Cleared when ramping is complete.
ChxRampAlarm BOOL Decimal This bit isn’t set if MaxRampRate is zero.
This bit is always zero when the AlarmDisable configuration bit is set.
ChxInHold BOOL Decimal If HoldForInit bit is set, the module is waiting for the appropriate Output word.
ChxCalFault BOOL Decimal Set when calibration is invalid for this channel.
ChxNotANumber BOOL Decimal Set when Output word has all 8 bits set.
Set when Output is commanded to at least 0.1 mA and the circuit is physically open.
ChxOpenWire BOOL Decimal Open circuit indication can also exist if the load resistance exceeds specification.
ChxData REAL Float Value of analog signal on Channel x after conversion to engineering units.
64-bit Coordinated System Time. Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in terms
CSTTimestamp DINT (2) Decimal of coordinated system time, which is a 64-bit value in microseconds coordinated across the modules in the
1756 backplane.
15-bit time from power on/reset in milliseconds. This value is updated when the Output Table changes. If
RollingTimestamp INT Decimal ramping is enabled, the value continuously updates until the output value reaches the user value. If the module
has entered a faulted state, the value is updated continuously.
HART AB:1756_OF8IH_HARTData:I:1
ChxDeviceStatus AB:1756_OF8IH_HARTStatus_Struct:I:1
(Ch0…Ch7)
Init BOOL Decimal Initializing device.
Fail BOOL Decimal Communication not established.
MsgReady BOOL Decimal Ladder passthrough message reply ready.
CurrentFault BOOL Decimal Digital and analog values do not match.
The Field Device configuration has changed and new Field Device configuration information can be obtained
ConfigurationChanged BOOL Decimal from the 1756-OF8IH module via CIP MSG GetDeviceInfo, which clears this bit.

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Member Name Type Style Description
HART communication status byte or Response code from a recent HART reply (first status byte). See Response
ResponseCode INT Binary Code and Field Device Status on page 204 for more information.
HART device status byte from a recent HART reply. Indicates the health of the HART field device. See Field
FieldDeviceStatus INT Binary Device Status Bit Mask Definitions on page 205 for more information.
PVOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal The primary variable is beyond its operating limit.
VariableOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal A device variable that is not mapped to the PV is beyond its operating limits.
CurrentSaturated BOOL Decimal The loop current has reached its upper or lower endpoint limit and can’t increase or decrease any further.
CurrentFixed BOOL Decimal The loop current is being held at a fixed value and isn’t responding to process variations.
MoreStatus BOOL Decimal More status information is available via command 48, ‘Read Additional Status’ information.
ColdStart BOOL Decimal A power failure or device reset occurred.
Changed BOOL Decimal An operation was performed that changed the configuration of the device.
Malfunction BOOL Decimal The device detected a serious error or failure that compromises device operation.
ExtDeviceStatus INT Binary Extended device status (from HART cmd9)xx.
MainetnanceRequired BOOL Decimal
DeviceVariableAlert BOOL Decimal Device reports a problem with some measurement.
PowerLow Low power.
ChxPV (Ch 0…Ch7) Channel x HART PV value.
ChxSV (Ch 0…Ch7) Channel x HART SV value.
ChxTV (Ch 0…Ch7) Channel x HART TV value.
ChxFV (Ch 0…Ch7) Channel x HART FV value.
ChxPVStatus (Ch 0…Ch7) Channel x HART PV status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
ChxSVStatus (Ch 0…Ch7) Channel x HART SV status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
ChxTVStatus (Ch 0…Ch7) Channel x HART TV status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.
ChxFVStatus (Ch 0…Ch7) Channel x HART FV status. See HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status on page 210 for more information.

Analog and HART by Channel, Configure HART Device = No

This table describes the input tags available in the Analog and HART by Channel data format
for the 1756-OF8IH module when Configure HART Device = No.
1756-OF8IH Input Tags - Analog and HART by Channel, Configure HART Device = No (AB:1756_OF8IH_AnalogHARTbyChannel:I:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
ChannelFaults INT Binary Channel level fault status bits.
ChxFault (Ch 0…Ch7) BOOL Decimal A fault has occurred on the corresponding channel.
LoopOutputFault BOOL Decimal (ChannelFaults.8) Loop output failure. Set when 24V DC backplane power is below 17.5V (±1.2V).
ModuleFaults INT Binary Module level fault status bits.
CalFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.1) Most recent calibration failed.
Calibrating BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.2) Calibration in progress.
UpdatedStatusReady BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.3) Updated Cmd48 status data available.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.7) Indicates that a channel fault has occurred.
Chx (Ch0…Ch7) AB:1756_OF8IH_HARTDataAll_Struct:I:0
Data REAL Float Analog value in engineering units.
Device Status AB:1756_OF8IH_HARTStatusAll_Struct:I:0
Searching for or Initializing HART device. If this is 0 and HARTCommFail is 1, then HART isn’t enabled on this
HARTInit BOOL Decimal channel. If both are 1, then 1756-OF8IH is sending out HART messages to attempt to establish communication
with a HART device.
HART communication failure, device not found, or HART not enabled. If this bit is 1, none of the other data in the
HARTCommFail BOOL Decimal HART part of the Input Tag are valid. (HART.PVStatus is also set to 0 to indicate this).
MsgReady BOOL Decimal Ladder passthrough message reply is ready for query service.
Digital and analog values do not match (Analog current measurement does not match the current reported by
CurrentFault BOOL Decimal the Field Device over the HART network.
The Field Device configuration has changed and new Field Device configuration information can be obtained
ConfigurationChanged BOOL Decimal from the 1756-OF8IH module via CIP MSG GetDeviceInfo, which clears this bit.

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Member Name Type Style Description
BrokenWire BOOL Decimal Indicates that current isn’t flowing through the module as expected. Broken wiring, RTB removal, or a powered-
off field device can cause this.
Indicates a problem with HART data from the field device on Channel x. Examples are HART not enabled, HART
HARTFault BOOL Decimal device not connected, HART communication failure due to noise. These field device status conditions also
cause this to be set: Device Malfunction, PV Out of Limits, Loop Current Saturated, and Loop Current Fixed.
HART communication status byte or Response code from a recent HART reply (first status byte). See Response
ResponseCode SINT Binary Code and Field Device Status on page 204 for more information.
FieldDeviceStatus SINT Binary Field device status byte (second status byte).
PVOutOFLimits BOOL Decimal The primary variable is beyond its operating limit.
VariableOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal A device variable that is not mapped to the PV is beyond its operating limits.
CurrentSaturated BOOL Decimal The loop current has reached its upper or lower endpoint limit and can’t increase or decrease any further.
CurrentFixed BOOL Decimal The loop current is being held at a fixed value and isn’t responding to process variations.
MoreStatus BOOL Decimal More status information is available via command 48, ‘Read Additional Status’ information.
ColdStart BOOL Decimal A power failure or device reset occurred.
Changed BOOL Decimal An operation was performed that changed the configuration of the device.
Malfunction BOOL Decimal The device detected a serious error or failure that compromises device operation.
ChxStatus (Ch0…Ch7) SINT Binary
User value equal to or greater than HighLimit configuration value.
HLimitAlarm BOOL Decimal Automatically set to zero when AlarmDisable config bit is set.
User value equal to or greater than the LowLimit configuration value.
LLimitAlarm BOOL Decimal Automatically set to zero when AlarmDisable config bit is set.
Set when Output is ramping to new user value. Cleared when ramping complete. This bit isn’t set if
RampAlarm BOOL Decimal MaxRampRate config value is 0. Automatically set to zero when the AlarmDisable config bit is set.
InHold BOOL Decimal If the HoldForInit config bit is set, the module is waiting for the appropriate Output word.
CalFault BOOL Decimal Set when calibration is invalid for this channel.
NotANumber BOOL Decimal Set when Output word has all 8 bits set (bits 23…30).
Set when Output is commanded to at least 0.1 mA and the circuit is physically open. Open circuit indication can
OpenWire BOOL Decimal also exist if the load resistance exceeds specification.
ExtDeviceStatus SINT Binary Extended device status (from HART cmd9).
MaintenanceRequired BOOL Decimal
DeviceVariableAlert BOOL Decimal Device reports a problem with some measurement.
PowerLow BOOL Decimal
PV REAL Float HART device primary value.
SV REAL Float HART device second value.
TV REAL Float HART device third value.
FV REAL Float HART device fourth value.
PVStatus SINT Hex HART device PV status.
SVStatus SINT Hex HART device SV status.
VStatus SINT Hex HART device TV status.
FVStatus SINT Hex HART device FV status.
64-bit Coordinated System Time. Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in terms
CSTTimestamp INT (2) Hex of coordinated system time, which is a 64-bit value in microseconds coordinated across the modules in the 1756
backplane.
15-bit time from power on/reset in milliseconds. This value is updated when the Output Table changes. If
RollingTimestamp INT Decimal ramping is enabled, the value continuously updates until the output value reaches the user value. If the module
has entered a faulted state, the value is updated continuously.

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Analog and HART by Channel, Configure HART Device = Yes

This table describes the input tags available in the Analog and HART by Channel data format
for the 1756-OF8IH module when Configure HART Device = Yes.
1756-OF8IH Input Tags - Analog and HART PV by Channel, Configure HART Device = Yes (AB:1756_OF8IH_AnalogHARTbyChannel_1:I:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
ChannelFaults INT Binary Channel level fault status bits.
ChxFault BOOL Decimal A fault has occurred on the corresponding channel.
LoopOutputFault BOOL Decimal (ChannelFaults.8) Loop output failure. Set when 24V DC backplane power is below 17.5V (±1.2V).
ModuleFaults INT Binary Module level fault status bits.
CalFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.1) Most recent calibration failed.
Calibrating BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.2) Calibration in progress.
UpdatedStatusReady BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.3) Updated Cmd48 status data available.
AnalogGroupFault BOOL Decimal (ModuleFaults.7) Indicates that a channel fault has occurred.
Chx (Ch0…Ch7) AB:1756_OF8IH_HARTDataAll_1_Struct:I:0
Data REAL Float Analog value in engineering units.
Device Status AB:1756_OF8IH_HARTStatusAll_1_Struct:I:0
Searching for or Initializing HART device. If this value is 0 and HARTCommFail is 1, then HART isn’t enabled on
HARTInit BOOL Decimal this channel. If both are 1, then 1756-OF8IH is sending out HART messages to attempt to establish
communication with a HART device.
HART communication failure, device not found, or HART not enabled. If this bit is 1, none of the other data in the
HARTCommFail BOOL Decimal HART part of the Input Tag are valid. (HART.PVStatus is also set to 0 to indicate this.)
MsgReady BOOL Decimal Ladder passthrough message reply is ready for query service.
Digital and analog values do not match (analog current measurement does not match the current reported by
CurrentFault BOOL Decimal the Field Device over the HART network).
The Field Device configuration has changed and new Field Device configuration information can be obtained
ConfigurationChanged BOOL Decimal from the 1756-OF8IH module via CIP MSG GetDeviceInfo, which clears this bit.
Unused1 BOOL Decimal
Indicates a problem with HART data from the field device on Channel x. Examples are HART not enabled, HART
HARTFault BOOL Decimal device not connected, HART communication failure due to noise. These field device status conditions also
cause this to be set: Device Malfunction, PV Out of Limits, Loop Current Saturated, and Loop Current Fixed.
HART communication status byte or Response code from a recent HART reply (first status byte). See Response
ResponseCode SINT Binary Code and Field Device Status on page 204 for more information.
FieldDeviceStatus SINT Binary Field device status byte (second status byte).
PVOutOFLimits BOOL Decimal The primary variable is beyond its operating limit.
VariableOutOfLimits BOOL Decimal A device variable that is not mapped to the PV is beyond its operating limits.
CurrentSaturated BOOL Decimal The loop current has reached its upper or lower endpoint limit and can’t increase or decrease any further.
CurrentFixed BOOL Decimal The loop current is being held at a fixed value and isn’t responding to process variations.
MoreStatus BOOL Decimal More status information is available via command 48, ‘Read Additional Status’ information.
ColdStart BOOL Decimal A power failure or device reset occurred.
Changed BOOL Decimal An operation was performed that changed the configuration of the device.
Malfunction BOOL Decimal The device detected a serious error or failure that compromises device operation.
ChStatus SINT Binary
(ChStatus.2) Set when Output is to a new user value. Cleared when ramping complete. This bit isn’t set if
RampAlarm BOOL Decimal MaxRampRate config value is 0. Automatically set to zero when the AlarmDisable config bit is set.
InHold BOOL Decimal (ChStatus.3) If the HoldForInit config bit is set, the module is waiting for the appropriate Output word.
CalFault BOOL Decimal (ChStatus.4) Set when calibration is invalid for this channel.
NotANumber BOOL Decimal (ChStatus.5) Set when Output word has all 8 bits set (bits 23...30).
PVConfigFailed BOOL Decimal (ChStatus.6)
(ChStatus.7) Set when Output is commanded to at least 0.1 mA and the circuit is physically open. Open circuit
OpenWire BOOL Decimal indication can also exist if the load resistance exceeds specification.
ExtDeviceStatus SINT Binary Extended device status (from HART cmd9).
MaintenanceRequired BOOL Decimal (ExtDeviceStatus.0)
DeviceVariableAlert BOOL Decimal (ExtDeviceStatus.1) Device reports a problem with some measurement.
PowerLow BOOL Decimal (ExtDeviceStatus.2)
CalibrationFault BOOL Decimal Last attempted calibration for this channel failed.

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1756-OF8IH Input Tags - Analog and HART PV by Channel, Configure HART Device = Yes (AB:1756_OF8IH_AnalogHARTbyChannel_1:I:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
Calibrating BOOL Decimal Calibration for the channel is in progress.
CalGoodLowRef BOOL Decimal A valid Low Reference signal has been sampled on this channel.
CalBadLowRef BOOL Decimal The Low Reference signal is grossly out of the expected range.
CalGoodHighRef BOOL Decimal A valid high reference signal has been sampled on the channel.
CalBadHighRef BOOL Decimal The high reference signal is grossly out of the expected range.
This bit is set after valid High and Low points are captured and the Calibrate bit in the output word has been
CalSuccessful BOOL Decimal cleared.
PV REAL Float HART device primary value.
SV REAL Float HART device second value.
TV REAL Float HART device third value.
FV REAL Float HART device fourth value.
PVStatus SINT Hex HART device PV status.
SVStatus SINT Hex HART device SV status.
VStatus SINT Hex HART device TV status.
FVStatus SINT Hex HART device FV status.
64-bit Coordinated System Time. Time stamp that is taken at the time that the input data was sampled in terms
CSTTimestamp INT (2) Hex of coordinated system time, which is a 64-bit value in microseconds coordinated across the modules in the 1756
backplane.
15-bit time from power on/reset in milliseconds. This value is updated when the Output Table changes. If
RollingTimestamp INT Decimal ramping is enabled, the value continuously updates until the output value reaches the user value. If the module
has entered a faulted state, the value is updated continuously.

Output, Configure HART Device = No

This table describes the output tags available in the 1756-OF8IH module when Configure HART
Device is set to No.
1756-OF8IH Output Tags, Configure HART Device = No (AB:1756_OF8H:O:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
ChxData (Ch0…Ch7) REAL Float Value in engineering units to output on the analog signal of Channel x.

Output, Configure HART Device = Yes

This table describes the output tags available in the 1756-OF8IH module when Configure HART
Device is set to Yes.
1756-OF8IH Output Tags, Configure HART Device = Yes (AB:1756_OF8IH:O:0)
Member Name Type Style Description
Ch AB:1756_OF8IH_ChStruct:O:0[8]
Chx (Ch0…Ch7) AB:1756_OF8IH_ChStruct:O:0
Bit 0 - Initiates the calibration process. Must stay set through a valid LowReference and HighReference
Calibrate BOOL Decimal sequence. Clearing this bit before this sequence is complete aborts calibration.
CalOutputLowRef BOOL Decimal Bit 1 - Rising edge sets output to low calibration value (4 mA).
CaLOutputHighRef BOOL Decimal Bit 2 - Rising edge sets output to high calibration value (20 mA).
CalLowRefPassed BOOL Decimal Bit 3 - On rising edge, the value in ChxData represents the measured low cal output in mA.
CalHighRefPassed BOOL Decimal Bit 4 - On rising edge, the value in ChxData represents the measured high cal output in mA.
Bit 5 - Rising edge triggers channel to use the High and Low reference measurements for calculating the
CalFinished BOOL Decimal calibration. Calibration state exits if successful.
ChData REAL Float Value in engineering units to output on the analog signal of Channel x.
CalibrationDate INT Decimal The date to be recorded upon successful calibration, typically the current date.

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Configure and Calibrate Modules

This chapter includes screen captures that show the configuration and calibration of a
ControlLogix® HART analog I/O module with one of the following:
• 1756 HART I/O Analog Add-On Profile (AOP), version 40.12.23 or later installed for Studio
5000 Logix Designer® application, version 35 or earlier
• Studio 5000 Logix Designer application, version 36 or later

These screen captures, showcasing an updated user interface, feature 1756-IF8H and
1756-IF8IH modules. However the procedures are similar for any ControlLogix HART analog I/O
module with either update installed.

For information about configuration and calibration with older versions of programming
software that feature the previous, tab-based user interface, see Appendix F.

Add a New Module Follow these steps to add a ControlLogix HART analog I/O module to your Studio 5000 Logix
Designer application project.

IMPORTANT You can’t change any information in these views if you are in Hard Run
mode. Hard Run mode means that the keyswitch is in the Run position.
1. From the I/O Configuration tree, right-click the 1756 backplane and select New Module.

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The Select Module Type dialog appears.

2. Find and select the module that you want to add, and select Create.
The Device Definition dialog appears.

3. Enter a name for the module.

4. Select the slot number that matches the physical slot number of the chassis where the
module is housed.
5. Make additional changes to the Device Definition as necessary.
6. Once the desired configuration is set, select OK.

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Configure Your Module To change your module configuration, on the Module Properties tab for the module, select
Overview from the left navigation.

The Overview view appears.

You can review the current setup, or select Device Definition to modify these parameters.
Overview View and Module Definition Parameters
Parameter Action Values
Select the series letter that matches the series of your
Series module. This can be determined using FactoryTalk® Linx Dropdown menu
or by referencing the label on the side of your module.
Select the revision number that matches the major and Dropdown menu
Revision minor revisions of your module.
• Exact Match
Select the electronic keying method
Electronic Keying See Electronic Keying on page 20 for more information • Compatible Module (default)
• Disable Keying
• Data
Connection Select the connection type • Listen-only - has no configuration data, doesn’t send output data
See Listen-only Mode on page 26 for more information.
• Analog Only
• Analog and HART PV
Input Data Select the input data mode
• Analog and HART by Channel
See HART Configuration for more information.
Configure HART Device(s) Enable or disable the Configure HART Device(s) feature.
Values that can be added in the HART Command view are PV
NOTE: Available only for the 1756-IF8IH and If you select Yes, a HART Command view is added to the Damping (seconds), PV Units, PV Upper Range, PV Lower Range, and
1756-OF8IH modules when the Input Data left navigation, in which you specify configuration PV Transfer Function.
format is Analog and HART by Channel. values to be sent to the HART device.
Coordinated System Time Not configurable Timestamped
Data Format Not configurable Float

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HART Configuration
The Input Data type that you select on the Device Definition dialog determines how HART field
device data can be accessed.

HART field device data is gathered through the automatic collection of HART Field Device
Process Variables and Health information. You can also access HART field device data with
pass-through messages. See Use a CIP MSG to get HART Data on page 167 and Use HART
Modules with Asset Management Software on page 181 for more information.

This table shows which configuration options provide HART data in the input tag and which
provide pass-through message access.
HART Data Configuration Options
Enable HART Checkbox HART Data Input Tag Present? HART Data Valid For This Channel? Pass-through Message Access for
Input Data Format (Channels or ChX view) MSG or Asset Management
Not selected No
Analog only No No
Selected Yes
Not selected Yes No No
Analog and HART PV
Selected Yes Yes Yes
Not selected Yes No No
Analog and HART by Channel
Selected Yes Yes Yes

Choose Analog and HART PV if you prefer the members of the tag to be arranged similar to
non-HART analog input modules. The analog values for all channels are grouped near the end
of the tag. This option makes it easy to view all eight analog values at once.
Choose Analog and HART by Channel if you prefer Status, Analog Value, and Device Status for
each channel to be together in the tag. This arrangement makes it easier to view all data that
is related to one field device.

Even if you don’t enable HART on all channels, the Analog and HART PV and Analog and HART by
Channel input tags include space for the data. However, this data space is marked with a HART
Fault to indicate that the data isn’t valid. This feature lets you add HART instruments later
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View Module Information To view identification, status, and other details about your module, select Device Information
from the left navigation.
and Status
The Device Information view appears. The data that is displayed comes directly from the
module when the project is online.

Identification
The Identification section lists the Vendor, Product Type, Product Name, Revision, Product
code, and Serial number associated with your module.

Status
The Status section displays the current operational status of the module.
Parameter Description
Major Fault None, Unrecoverable, or Recoverable.
None, Unrecoverable, or Recoverable.
Minor Fault Recoverable can mean that you have a channel fault such as wire off.
Internal State Indicates the module mode.
Indicates if an owner controller that is connected to the module configured the module. Once a
Configured module is configured, it stays configured until the module is reset or power is cycled, even if the
owner drops connection to the module.(1)
Owned Indicates if an owner controller is connected to the module.(1)
Displays Match or Mismatch. This field does not account for the Electronic Keying or Minor
Revision selections for the module as specified on the Device Definition dialog.
Displays If the Physical Module
For this condition to exist, the following elements of Device Information must mirror
Module Identity the values configured in the Device Definition:
Match • Vendor
• Module type (the combination of product type and code for a particular vendor)
• Major revision
Mismatch Does not agree with what is specified on the Device Definition dialog.
(1) This information applies to the I/O module only and not to adapters, scanners, bridges, or other communication modules.

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Coordinated System Time (CST)

The CST section of the Device Information view provides the following information:
Parameter Description
Timer Hardware Displays OK or faulted for the timer hardware.
Displays yes if the module timer is coordinated with the master. Displays no if it
isn’t. This indicates if a CST master is providing a time reference to the module.
Timer Synchronized To configure a controller to be the CST Time Master, right-click the controller in
the I/O Configuration tree, and select Properties.

Refresh or Reset Device

Select Refresh to refresh the information display or select Reset Device to reset the module to
its power-up state.

IMPORTANT You can refresh the module at any time while online, but you cannot
reset the module when in implicit protected mode.
Resetting the module restores output signals to default conditions.

Apply Changes
If the following conditions exist when you select OK or Apply, the information that is displayed
is automatically sent to the controller:
• You’re online in Program, Remote Program, or Remote Run mode, and
• This controller is the owner controller, and
• You’ve changed the module configuration in the software.

The controller tries to send the information to the module (if the module connection isn’t
inhibited). If you do not select OK or Apply, your changes aren’t sent to the controller.

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Set Module Connection To configure the connection between your input module and a controller, select Connection
from the left navigation.

The Connection view appears.

These parameters can be configured in the Connection view.

Module Connection Parameters
Parameter Description
Defines a specific rate at which the controller exchanges data with
Requested Packet Interval (RPI) the configurable I/O module.
Prevents the controller from connecting to the module. Use only if
Inhibit Module you do not want the module to be put into service.
Major Fault on Controller If Connection Fails The Logix controller performs a major fault if communication to this
While in Run Mode I/O module fails.
Appears only for HART analog modules that use the Logix Designer
application version 20 or later in a remote EtherNet/IP chassis.
Use Unicast Connection over EtherNet/IP™ Use the default checkbox if there are no other controllers in ‘Listen-
Only’ mode.
Clear the checkbox if there are other ‘listening’ controllers in the
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Use the Channels View To To configure multiple channels in a single view, select Channels from the left navigation.
Configure Multiple Channels
These parameters are not available in Run mode.

IMPORTANT Unless specifically noted, parameters are not available in Run mode.

Channels View - Input Modules

Changes made to the parameters that are displayed in the Changes made to the parameters located below the Channels table
Channels table apply only to the individual channel that is selected. apply to all channels.

The Channels table found at the top of the Channels view displays a list of all channels and
some of the parameters that you can configure per channel. Changes that are made in the
Channels table apply only to the channel that’s selected.
Input Module Channel Parameters in the Channels Table
Parameter Action Notes
Select a value from Indicates the input type as Current or Voltage.
Input Type the dropdown
menu. • The 1756-IF8IH module does not support voltage ranges
Select a value from
Input Range the dropdown If HART is enabled, the input range must be 0…20 mA or 4…20 mA.
menu.
• When HART isn’t enabled for a channel:
– HART messages aren’t sent on this channel.
– HART pass-through messages aren’t sent.
– HART data for this channel isn’t updated in the input tag.
• If you select a HART PV or HART by Channel input tag on the Device Definition dialog, process data (PV, SV, TV, and FV)
from the HART instrument is included in the input tag. If you selected Analog only, the additional process data isn’t
Select or clear the included in the input tag.
Enable HART checkbox for the • Regardless of the choice of input tag, HART communication can be enabled for each channel to provide pass-through
channel. HART message access. If Enable HART isn’t selected, this pass-through message access isn’t available.
• We recommend that you Enable HART for any channel that has a connected HART device. This selection is so that
information can be displayed on the HART Device Information view and accessed by FactoryTalk AssetCentre software.
• On the 1756-IF8H module, all channels share the HART modem. For this module, HART response time is better if you enable
only the needed HART channels. The other input modules (1756-IF16H, 1756-IF16IH, and 1756-IF8IH) have a separate HART
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Input Module Channel Parameters in the Channels Table (Continued)

Parameter Action Notes
Enter values for
High Signal, Low
Scaling Signal, High See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Engineering, and
Low Engineering.
This field is a first-order lag filter that smooths input transitions. It’s called a digital filter because it’s calculated in the
Select a filter time software by the module, not by a hardware filter. Each channel has its own digital filter value. So each channel can have a
Digital Filter constant value unique digital filter setting to accommodate the specific device that is attached to that channel. For the module filter, one
from 0…20100 ms. value is applied for all channels.
Select or clear the
Disable Alarms checkbox for the Determines whether the device generates process alarms.
channel.

Changes made to the parameters located below the Channels table on the Channels view of an
input module apply to all channels listed in the table.
Parameters That Apply To All Input Channels
Parameter Action Notes
• Determines the interval of time at which updated information is supplied to the controller.
Select a value from • The default is 88.
Real Time Sample (RTS) 18…10,000 ms.
• See Real Time Sample (RTS) on page 22 for more information.
• See Real-Time Sample Values table on page 137 for RTS choices available for each Module Filter setting.
• Because the digital HART communication signals are in the 1200…2400 Hz range, the module filter can’t be set to 1000 Hz
Select a value from if HART is enabled.
Device Filter (-3 dB) the dropdown • See the Module Filter Values table on page 145 to select a value.
menu.
• See Module Filter on page 30 (1756-IF8H) or page 51 (1756-IF8IH) for more information.
• HART replies that are received from the Field Device in response to pass-through messages that have been sent are kept
for this long. Retrieve them within this time or the module discards them.
Select a value from • The default is 15.
Keep HART Replies 1…255 s. IMPORTANT: We do not recommend a value of less than 15 seconds.
• See Use a CIP MSG to get HART Data on page 167 for more information.
• Determines how often pass-through messages occur.
– Once per two channels scanned (default)- After two channels have PVs scanned to the input tag, a pass-through
message is sent (if one is pending).
Select a value from – Once per module scan - Select this value if you want to minimize the impact pass-through message clients have on
Pass through(1) the dropdown reading the PVs into the input tag.
menu. – Once per channel scan - After each channel has its PVs scanned to the input tag, a pass-through message is sent (if one
is pending). Select this value if you want to give pass-through messages from clients, such as FactoryTalk AssetCentre,
higher priority than reading PV, SV, TV, FV, and field device health into the input tag. See the Input Module Pass-through
Setting, Ratio, and Priority table on page 137 for more information.
(1) Series B modules do not support Pass-through Setting. Pass-through scanning is fixed at one pass-through per channel scan on Series B modules.

Real-Time Sample Values

Module Filter, Hz Low Limit, ms High Limit, ms
10 488
15 328
20 248
50 88
10,000
60 88
100 (default) 56
250 28
1000 18

Input Module Pass-through Setting, Ratio, and Priority

Setting Scan: Pass-through Ratio Gives Priority to
Once per channel scan 1:1 Asset management
Once per two channels scanned 1:2 Default setting
Once per module scan 1:8 Input tag scan

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Channels View - Output Modules

.

Changes made to the parameters that are displayed in the Changes made to the parameters located below the Channels table
Channels table apply only to the individual channel that is selected. apply to all channels.

The Channels table that is found at the top of the Channels view displays a list of all output
channels and some of the parameters that you can configure per channel. Changes that are
made in the Channels table apply only to the output channel that’s selected.
Individual Output Channel Parameters in the Channels Table
Parameter Action Notes
Choose a value from the Indicates the output type as Current or Voltage.
Output Type dropdown menu • The 1756-OF8IH module does not support voltage ranges.
Choose a value from the 0…20 mA or 4…20 mA is required for HART.
Output Range dropdown menu
• Unselected by default.
• Output range must be 0…20 mA or 4…20 mA.
• When a channel isn’t enabled:
– HART messages aren’t sent on this channel.
– HART pass-through messages aren’t sent.
– HART data for this channel isn’t updated in the input tag.
• If you selected HART PV or HART by Channel as the Input Data on the Device Definition dialog, process data (PV, SV, TV, and
FV) from the HART instrument is included in the input tag. If you selected Analog only, the process data isn’t included in the
Select or clear the input tag.
Enable HART checkbox for the channel.
• Regardless of the choice of input tag, HART communication can be enabled for each channel to provide pass-through HART
message access. If Enable HART isn’t selected, this pass-through message access isn’t available.
• We recommend you Enable HART for any channel that has a HART device that is connected so that information can be
displayed on the HART Device Information view.
• One reason to disable HART communication is that each channel that is enabled requires time to scan, so enabling
unnecessary channels reduces performance on the others.
• On the 1756-OF8H module, all channels share the HART modem. For this module, HART response time is better if you enable
only the needed HART channels. The 1756-OF8IH module has a separate HART modem for each channel.

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Individual Output Channel Parameters in the Channels Table (Continued)

Parameter Action Notes
Determines channel action when the controller transitions to Program mode.
• Hold Last State causes the output to remain at the last value that is sent from the controller before being placed in
Output State In Select a value from the Program Mode.
Program Mode dropdown menu
• User Defined Value forces the output to whatever value is entered in the field. The value is entered in the ChX view in the
engineering units that are defined by the scaling parameters for the channel.
Determines channel action when a fault occurs.
Output State In Select a value from the • Hold Last State causes the output to remain at the last value that is sent from the controller before loss of communication.
Fault Mode dropdown menu • User Defined Value forces the output to whatever value is entered in the field. The value is entered in the engineering units
that are defined by the scaling parameters for the channel.
Enter scaling values for
High Signal, Low Signal,
Scaling High Engineering, and Low See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143
for more information.
Engineering

Changes made to the parameters located below the Channels table on the Channels view of an
output module apply to all channels listed in the table.
Parameters That Apply To All Output Channels
Parameter Action Notes
• HART pass-through message replies are kept for this time. HART replies that are received from the Field Device in response
to pass-through messages that you have sent are kept for this long. You must retrieve them within this time or the module
Keep HART Select a value from discards them.
Replies 1…255 s
• The default is 15.
IMPORTANT: We do not recommend a value of less than 15 seconds.
• Determines how often pass-through messages occur.
– Once per two channels scanned (default)- After 2 channels have PVs scanned to the input tag, a pass-through message is
sent (if one is pending).
– Once per module scan - Select this value if you want to minimize the impact pass-through message clients have on
Select a value from the
Pass through(1) dropdown menu reading the PVs into the input tag.
– Once per channel scan - After each channel has its PVs scanned to the input tag, a pass-through message is sent (if one
is pending). Select this value if you want to give pass-through messages from clients such as FactoryTalk AssetCentre
higher priority than reading PV, SV, TV, FV, and field device health into the input tag. See the Output Module Pass-through
Setting, Ratio, and Priority table on page 139 for more information.
When Specifies the behavior of the outputs if communications fail in Program mode:
Communication Select an option • Leave outputs in Program Mode state
Fails in Program
Mode • Change outputs to Fault Mode state
(1) Series B modules do not support Pass-through Setting. Pass-through scanning is fixed at one pass-through per channel scan on Series B modules.

Output Module Pass-through Setting, Ratio, and Priority

Setting Scan:Pass-through ratio Gives priority to
Once per channel scan 1:1 Asset management
Once per two channels scanned 1:2 Default setting
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Use the ChX View To To configure the parameters for an individual module channel, expand Channels in the left
navigation and select a specific ChX.
Configure a Single Channel These parameters are not available in Run mode.

IMPORTANT Unless specifically noted, parameters are not available in Run mode.

ChX View - Input Modules

These parameters can be configured in the ChX view of an input module.

Input Module ChX View Channel Parameters
Parameter Action Notes
Indicates the input type as Current or Voltage.
Input Type Select a value from the dropdown menu.
• The 1756-IF8IH module does not support voltage ranges
Input Range Select a value from the dropdown menu. If HART is enabled, the input range must be 0…20 mA or 4…20 mA.
• When HART isn’t enabled for a channel:
– HART messages aren’t sent on this channel.
– HART pass-through messages aren’t sent.
– HART data for this channel isn’t updated in the input tag.
• If you select a HART PV or HART by Channel input tag on the Device Definition dialog, process data (PV, SV, TV,
and FV) from the HART instrument is included in the input tag. If you selected Analog only, the additional
process data isn’t included in the input tag.
Enable HART Select or clear the checkbox. • Regardless of the choice of input tag, HART communication can be enabled for each channel to provide pass-
through HART message access. If Enable HART isn’t selected, the pass-through message access isn’t available.
• We recommend that you Enable HART for any channel that has a connected HART device. This selection is so
that information can be displayed on the HART Device Information view and accessed by FactoryTalk
AssetCentre software.
• On the 1756-IF8H module, all channels share the HART modem. For these modules, HART response time is better
if you enable only the needed HART channels. The other input modules (1756-IF16H, 1756-IF16IH, and 1756-IF8IH)
have a separate HART modem for each channel.
Enter the offset value in engineering
units, which is added to the channel
Sensor Offset data after scaling the analog signal to Valid values are from -10,000,000 through 100,000,000. The default value is 0.0000.
engineering units.
Enter values for High Signal, Low Signal, See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143
Scaling for more information.
High Engineering, and Low Engineering.
This field is a first-order lag filter that smooths input transitions. It’s called a digital filter because it’s calculated
Select a filter time constant value from in the software by the module, not by a hardware filter. Each channel has its own digital filter value. So each
Digital Filter 0…20100 ms. channel can have a unique digital filter setting to accommodate the specific device that is attached to that
channel. For the module filter, one value is applied for all channels.

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These parameters can be configured in the ChX view of an output module.

Output Module ChX View Channel Parameters
Parameter Action Notes
Indicates the output type as Current or Voltage.
Output Type Choose a value from the dropdown menu
• The 1756-OF8IH module does not support voltage ranges.
Output Range Choose a value from the dropdown menu 0…20 mA or 4…20 mA is required for HART.
• When a channel isn’t enabled:
– HART messages aren’t sent on this channel.
– HART pass-through messages aren’t sent.
– HART data for this channel isn’t updated in the input tag.
• If you selected HART PV or HART by Channel as the Input Data on the Device Definition dialog,
process data (PV, SV, TV, and FV) from the HART instrument is included in the input tag. If you
selected Analog only, the process data isn’t included in the input tag.
• Regardless of the choice of input tag, HART communication can be enabled for each channel to
Enable HART Select or clear provide pass-through HART message access. If Enable HART isn’t selected, this pass-through
message access isn’t available.
• We recommend you Enable HART for any channel that has a HART device that is connected so that
information can be displayed on the HART Device Information view.
• One reason to disable HART communication is that each channel that is enabled requires time to
scan, so enabling unnecessary channels reduces performance on the others.
• On the 1756-OF8H module, all channels share the HART modem. For this module, HART response time
is better if you enable only the needed HART channels. The 1756-OF8IH module has a separate HART
modem for each channel.
• The default value is 0.00.
Channel Offset Enter a value from -9,999,999…99,999,999 (float) • The offset value is in engineering units.
• The Channel Offset is added to the data value to determine signal level.

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Output Module ChX View Channel Parameters (Continued)

Parameter Action Notes
• Select this option to cause the module to hold the output signal unchanged until the output value
received from the controller in the ChXData field is within 0.1% of the value being held. The output
holds when the following occurs:
– Powerup occurs (holds at zero)
– A new connection is established (brings it out of fault state and it holds at the fault value from the
previous configuration).
Hold for – The controller returns to Run mode after Program mode (continues to hold at the configured value
Initialization Select or clear that was held in Program mode, see the Output State in the Channels view).
• The output channel holding lets the controller synchronize with the output, enables smooth output
transitions and avoids rapid transients when control resumes from an interruption.
• The output can be ramping to the configured hold value when the transition occurs. In this case, it
continues the ramp until it completes or until the output value from the controller is within the 0.1%
of the output signal. When the Hold for Initialization option isn’t selected, the output switches as
quickly as possible to the first value commanded by the controller.
Enter scaling values for High Signal, Low Signal, See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 143 for more information.
Scaling High Engineering, and Low Engineering
Determines channel action when the controller transitions to Program mode.
• Hold Last State causes the output to remain at the last value that is sent from the controller before
being placed in Program Mode.
Output State in • User Defined Value forces the output to whatever value is entered in the field. The value is entered in
Program Mode Select a value the ChX view in the engineering units that are defined by the scaling parameters for the channel.
• Ramp to User Defined Value indicates that the output signal ramps from its last value to the User
Defined Value at the Ramp Rate. If the checkbox is cleared, the output signal steps to the User
Defined Value immediately on entering Program mode. This option is not available when Hold Last
State is selected or in Run mode.
Determines channel action when a fault occurs.
• Hold Last State causes the output to remain at the last value that is sent from the controller before
loss of communication.
Output State in • User Defined Value forces the output to whatever value is entered in the field. The value is entered in
Select a value the engineering units that are defined by the scaling parameters for the channel.
Fault Mode
• Ramp to User Defined Value indicates that the output signal ramps from its last value to the User
Defined Value at the Ramp Rate. If the checkbox is cleared, the output signal steps to the User
Defined Value immediately on entering Fault Mode. This option is not available when Hold Last State
is selected or in Run mode.
The output ramping limits the speed at which an analog output signal can change, thus helping to
prevent fast transitions in output from damaging equipment that the output controls.
Ramp Rate View the Ramp Rate • Available in Run mode.
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Scaling to Engineering Units Channel data values in the output tag can be in engineering units such as kg, m, or percent. To
configure the relationship between engineering units and the physical signal in volts or mA, set
the Low and High Signal and the Low and High Engineering values.

For example, suppose that you have a temperature transmitter that produces 4 mA current at
-180 °C (-292 °F) and 20 mA current at +750 °C (1382 °F). If you want to use °C in your control
program, configure the values as shown in this table.
Signal Engineering
High 20 750
Low 4 -180

If you’re using HART field devices, we recommend setting Engineering High and Low to the field
device Upper Range and Lower Range Values. This selection is so that the field device and
module use the same engineering units. If online, these values are displayed on the HART
Device Information view.

Scaling High and Low Signal

Set the High and Low Signal values for the module. The High Signal value must be greater than
the Low Signal value.

Range(1) Low Limit High Limit

-10…10V -10.00 10.00
0…20 mA 0.00 20.00
4…20 mA 4.00 20.00
0…5V 0.00 5.00
0…10V 0.00 10.00
(1) Voltage ranges aren’t available in 1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH modules.

Scaling High Engineering

Set the High Engineering value for the module. The High Engineering value must not equal the
Low Engineering value. This value is in engineering units and corresponds with a signal value
equal to the High signal.
Valid values are in the range of -10,000,000…100,000,000. The default value is 100.00.

Scaling High Engineering appears dimmed in Run and Hard Run mode.

Scaling Low Engineering

Set the Low Engineering value for the module. The Low Engineering value must not equal the
High Engineering value. This value is in engineering units and corresponds with a signal value
equal to the Low signal.

Valid values are in the range of -10,000,000…100,000,000. The default value is 0.00.

Scaling Low Engineering appears dimmed in Run and Hard Run mode.

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Scaling Example
To configure the module to tell you how full a tank is, you’d want it to give 0% when the tank is
empty and 100% when the tank is full. If the sensor that measures the tank signals 4.5 mA
when the tank is empty and 17 mA when the tank is full, the configuration would be as shown.

This configuration creates a relationship between the electrical signal that the tank gauge
generates and the number that is sent to the Logix Controller for use in the control system.
Graphically, the relationship looks like this:

The module measures the signals that are slightly higher and lower than the sensor provides
for this tank. Setting the High or Low Engineering Units does not limit the values to within that
range. The module still measures signals from 4…20 mA. In this example, if the module senses
20 mA, it reports that the tank is 124% full. A signal of 0 mA is reported as -4% full, or ‘less
than empty’.

To have the tank level reported in liters instead of percent, put the capacity of the tank as the
High Engineering value. If you have a 750 liter tank, as in the previous example, put 750
instead of 100 and you get the scaling relationship shown.

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Set Module Resolution Resolution is the smallest amount of change that the module can detect.

Resolution is sometimes expressed in bits. If 16 bits of resolution are available, the module can
detect 65536 different signal values. If configured for 4…20 mA, it could discern the difference
between 10…10.0003 mA, but it wouldn’t distinguish between10…10.0002 mA.

Resolution affects how the module measures analog signals. Scaling converts the analog
signal to Engineering Units for convenience in your control system. In the previous 16-bit
example and the 750 liter tank example in the previous section, you would have a resulting
resolution of 0.0146 liters. As the tank fills, the volume reading could jump from a reading of
250 liters to 250.015 liters without displaying any values between. Because of sampling,
filtering, and RPI, you can see more or fewer intermediate values, depending on the fill rate.
The resolution of analog input modules depends on the module and the filter configuration. To
measure a rapidly changing signal, a configuration with less resolution is used. For
information about the resolution available, see the following locations.
Available Resolution for This Module Page
1756-IF8H 30
1756-IF8IH 51
1756-IF16H 68
1756-IF16IH 85
1756-OF8H 98
1756-OF8IH 111

IMPORTANT Because these modules must provide for possible calibration

inaccuracies, the resolution values represent the available analog-to-
digital or digital-to-analog counts over the selected range, including a
small amount of Overrange and Underrange.

Module Filter Values

Module Filter, Hz C.ModuleFilter
10(1) 0
15 7
20 6
50 1
60 (default) 2
100 3
250 4
1000(2) 5
(1) 10 Hz not supported in the 1756-IF16H or 1756-IF16IH modules.
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Set Input Module Alarms - To configure alarm parameters for each individual input module channel, expand Channels in
the left navigation, expand a specific ChX, and select Alarms.
1756-IF8H, 1756-IF8IH
The ChX - Alarms view appears.

Use these parameter descriptions to configure the alarms for the 1756-IF8H and 1756-IF8IH
modules. For more information, see Process Alarms on page 33 or page 54, and Rate Alarm on
page 33 or page 54.
ChX - Alarms view Parameters
Available in
Parameter Action Notes Hard Run Mode?
Disable All Alarms Select Disables all alarms for a channel. No
Maintains an alarm triggered condition for any of the process alarms, even after the condition ceases. The
Latch Process Alarms Select No
alarm unlatches only with an explicit message that acknowledges the alarm.
• The High Engineering and Low Engineering parameters on the Channel or ChX view set the maximum and
minimum values for these alarms.
Process Alarming • Alarm thresholds are in engineering units.
• A deadband appears around each value.
• Sets the level of input to a channel that causes the module to set the High High alarm.
High High (HH) • The alarm remains active until the input returns below this level by more than the deadband.
• If Latch Process Alarms is selected, the ChXHHAlarm indication remains set until explicitly cleared.
• Sets the level of input to a channel that causes the module to set the High alarm.
High (HI) Enter the values • The alarm remains until the input returns below this level by more than the deadband. No
• If Latch Process Alarms is selected, the ChXHAlarm indication remains set until explicitly cleared.
• Sets the level of input on a channel that causes the module to set the Low alarm.
Low (LO) • The alarm remains until the input returns above this level by more than the deadband.
• If Latch Process Alarms is selected, the ChXLAlarm indication remains set until explicitly cleared.
• Set the level of input to a channel that causes the module to set a Low Low alarm.
Low Low (LL) • The alarm remains until the input returns above this level, more than the deadband.
• If Latch Process Alarms is selected, the ChXLLAlarm indication remains set until explicitly cleared.

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ChX - Alarms view Parameters (Continued)

Available in
Parameter Action Notes Hard Run Mode?
• Select a value at which an alarm, once set, does not disable as long as the input value remains within the
deadband range of the alarm trigger point. (This value in combination with the process alarms creates
the range.) This configuration helps prevent the alarm from cycling on and off if the process value hovers
Enter a value from near the alarm threshold.
Deadband No
0.00…99,999,999. • The alarm deadband can be only half the distance between high and low alarm limits.
• The default is 0.00
• For related information, see Alarm Deadband on page 33.
When enabled, a Rate Alarm indication remains set, even when the alarm condition returns to normal. This
Enable Rate Alarm Select latch lets you maintain the alarm even after the condition ceases. The alarm unlatches only with an explicit No
Latching message that acknowledges the alarm.
• Enter a Maximum Ramp Rate value to trigger a Rate Alarm when the input signal rate of change exceeds
Enter an alarm the setpoint.
Rate Alarm Limit limit value from • This configuration is useful for detecting rapid process changes. No
0.00…99,999,999. • The default is 0.00
• Set this alarm in engineering units/second.
• Unlatches all alarms.
Unlatch All Select Yes
• Isn’t available when the project is offline.
• Unlatches the adjacent alarm condition.
Unlatch Select Yes
• Isn’t available when the project is offline.

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Set Output Module Limits To configure limit parameters for each individual output module channel, expand Channels in
the left navigation, expand a specific ChX, and select Limits.

The ChX - Limits view appears.

These parameters can be configured in the ChX - Limits view.

Output Module ChX - Limits view Parameters
Available in
Parameter Action Notes Hard Run Mode?
• The High Engineering and Low Engineering parameters on the Channel or ChX view set the maximum and
minimum values for these alarms.
Limits Enter the • Clamp limits are in engineering units.
values or drag • To change the trigger points by whole numbers, hold down the shift key while dragging the flag on the slider bar.
the
corresponding • See the Limits Example below for further explanation. No
flags on the • The highest value that an output channel can reach in the control process.
High Clamp (HI) slider bar to
• -9,999,999…99,999,999, default is 100.00.
set the values.
• The lowest value that an output channel can reach in the control process.
Low Clamp (LO)
• -9,999,999…99,999,999, default is 0.
• Enables ramping in Run mode.
Ramp in Select • Ramping occurs between the current output level and any new output value received. No
Run Mode
• If ramping is enabled, the output can change only at the configured ramp rate limit.
Enter a value • Defines the maximum rate of change an output can make in engineering units/second.
from • Serves as a trigger point for a Ramp Rate Limit alarm when the Ramp in Run mode is selected.
Ramp Rate 9,999,9999… No
999,999,999, • Can also be uses to ramp a user-defined value in Program or Fault mode.
default is 0. • A non-editable copy of Ramp Rate is shown on the ChX view.
• Unlatches all alarms.
Unlatch All Select Yes
• Isn’t available when the project is offline.
• Unlatches the adjacent alarm condition.
Unlatch Select Yes
• Isn’t available when the project is offline.
Disable All Alarms Select Disables all alarms for a channel. No
Maintains the high and low limit alarms even after the condition ceases. The high and low limit alarm is set if the
Latch Limit requested output is beyond the clamp limit (>High or <Low). This is useful if you want to detect a transient alarm
Select No
Alarms condition and preserve its indication until the alarm is explicitly unlatched. Select Unlatch to unlatch an alarm, or
send a Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) message with the MSG instruction.
When enabled, a Rate Alarm indication remains set, even when the alarm condition returns to normal. This latch lets
Latch Rate Alarm Select you maintain the alarm even after the condition ceases. The alarm unlatches only with an explicit message that No
acknowledges the alarm.

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Limits Example
If your output controls a valve positioner that’s configured to use Percent of Stroke for
engineering units, you can enter 0 as the Low Clamp and 62 for High Clamp. Enter 62 only if
you don’t want the valve to be over 62% open at any time for any reason. Even if a PIDE
instruction calculates the valve must open more to achieve process Setpoint, the output
module clamps it to 62% open.

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Configure HART Field Device When Configure HART Device is set to Yes in the Device Definition settings of a 1756-IF8IH or
1756-OF8IH module, you can access the ChX - HART Command view.

The ChX - HART Command view allows you to configure and send PV Damping and PV Range
values to the HART Field Device connected to the selected channel.

To configure the HART Field Device parameters for an individual module channel, expand
Channels in the left navigation, expand a specific ChX, and select HART Command.

The ChX - HART Command view appears.

a

These HART Field Device parameters can be configured in the ChX - HART Command view.
Checkbox Parameter Description
Value that changes the response time of
the HART Field Device to smooth variations
Enable HART Device PV Damping Configuration PV Damping in output readings caused by rapid
changes in input.
Engineering units for the HART PV. Select
PV Units from the dropdown menu. See Appendix D
for a list of unit codes.
Highest value for PV in the specified
PV Upper Range
Enable HART Device PV Range Configuration engineering units.
Lowest value for PV in the specified
PV Lower Range engineering units.
PV Transfer Function Form of the PV transfer function. Select
from the dropdown menu.

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View HART Device

Information IMPORTANT If you selected a Listen-Only communication format when you created
the module, this view isn’t available. These parameters are not available
when the module is offline or HART is not enabled for the channel unless
specifically noted, parameters are not available in Run mode.

To view information about the attached HART field device that the HART module collects,
expand Channels in the left navigation, expand a specific ChX, and select HART Device
Information.

The ChX - HART Device Information view appears.

Enhanced diagnostic and

status codes are
available here depending
on your configuration.

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These parameters can be examined in the ChX - HART Device Information view.
HART Device Information Parameters
Parameter Description
Displays the tag name of the HART Field Device. The tag name is entered into the Field Device to
Tag indicate its location and purpose in the plant.
Displays the text that was entered in the Message parameter of the HART Field Device. The use
Message of this parameter can vary. One possible use is to store information such as who last calibrated
the device, or reference to documentation.
Displays the Descriptor field from the HART Field Device. The Descriptor is a text message that
Descriptor can be stored in the device to help identify the device or it can be used for other plant-specific
purposes.
Displays the date that is entered in the device. This date is often used to record the last
Date calibration date, but it’s up to you to maintain it. It’s displayed in the format that is selected for
your computer with the Regional and Language settings on the Control Panel.
Displays a Yes or No indicating if the HART Field Device is write protected. If a device is write
protected, some parameters can’t be changed via HART communication. Sometimes devices do
Write Protect not indicate that the configuration has changed when their write-protect setting changes. This
condition causes the previous value to remain displayed here. You can inhibit/uninhibit the
HART module to refresh this value.
Displays the manufacturer name (for example, Allen-Bradley or Endress + Hauser) or the
Manufacturer ID numeric value for the manufacturer. Use the Company Identification Code table as a guide, as
shown in Appendix E.
Displays the device type for Endress + Hauser devices or a numeric value for all other
manufacturer devices. Device type indicates the type of the device of the manufacturer, or
Device Type product name. For example, Cerabar S pressure transmitters from Endress + Hauser have
Device Type 7.
Displays a number that represents the device ID. Device ID is a serial number that is assigned by
Device ID the manufacturer that is unique among all devices that are produced by that manufacturer.
Displays a number that represents the final assembly number. The Final Assembly Number is
Final Assembly used for identifying the materials and electronics that comprise the field device. It’s normally
Number changed when electronics or other components are upgraded in the field. In some instances,
this number references a drawing number.
Channel status is available only for:
• 1756-IF8H and 1756-OF8H firmware revision 2.002 or later
Status
• 1756-IF16H firmware revision 1.002 or later
• 1756-IF16IH firmware revision 1.001 or later
Device status is available only for:
• 1756-IF8H and 1756-OF8H firmware revision 2.002 or later
Diagnostic Code
• 1756-IF16H firmware revision 1.002 or later
• 1756-IF16IH firmware revision 1.001 or later
In HART, the Primary Variable (PV) is signaled on the 4…20 mA analog channel. It can also be
read back using HART messages. In many HART devices, the relationship between the PV and
the analog signal can be adjusted. This area displays the following Process Variable attributes:
• Upper Range Value - to use the same engineering units in your Logix controller as in the Field
Device, enter this value in High Engineering on the HART Device Information view.
PV • Lower Range Value - to use the same engineering units in your Logix controller as in the Field
Device, enter this value in Low Engineering on the HART Device Information view.
• Damping
• Transfer Function - describes how the HART field device transforms the signal on its
transducer to the PV. Usually Linear, but sometimes Square Root (for example, for flow), or
other relationships.
Displays the following revision attributes.
• Universal - denotes the version of the HART specification to which the device conforms.
Revision • Device
• Software
• Hardware
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When the HART Device Status is not OK, of the following messages will appear in place of the
HART Device Information parameters in the view.
HART Device Status Message
The HART module is offline No online data is shown because the project is offline. (Standard message)
HART is enabled, but the HART Field No online data is shown because the HART device is initializing.
Device isn’t responding
HART not found No online data is shown because the HART device is not found.
HART isn’t enabled for this channel No online data is shown because the HART device is not enabled

Set HART Device Information (1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH Modules)

If a 1756-IF8IH or 1756-OF8IH module has Configure HART Device set to Yes and the controller is
online and not in hard run mode, the Set Device Information button in the ChX - HART Device
Information view is enabled.
Select the Set Device Information button and the Set Device Information dialog appears.

You can specify a tag name, message, and descriptor for the HART device on the selected
channel. You can enter values in the text fields or copy existing entries that are already stored
on the device. When you select OK, the specified values are sent to the device via HART
messages.

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Calibrate Your Module Follow these steps to calibrate your module and view the calibration data that is exchanged
via CIP™ messages for each channel.

IMPORTANT The module must be online and not be in Implicit Protected Mode. We
recommend that you inhibit your module before calibration.
1. Select Connection from the left navigation.
The Connection view appears.

2. On the Connection view, select Inhibit Module.

3. Select Apply.
4. Select Calibrate from the left navigation.

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The Calibration view appears.

This table describes the data that is displayed on the Calibration view.
Parameter Description (All Fields Are Read-only)
Displays 0…20 mA for current channels or -10…10V for voltage channels, which
Calibration Range are based on the output range selection on the Channels or ChX view.
Calibration Gain Displays the calibration gain when the module is on line.
Calibration Offset Displays the calibration offset when the module is on line.
Displays OK or Error, depending on the result of the last calibration, when the
Calibration Status module is on line.
Displays the date on which a successful calibration was most recently
Last Successful Calibration performed.

5. To start a module calibration, select Start Calibration. The Controller must be in

“Program\Idle” mode. The module must be online with the controller and at least one
channel must be selected to calibrate.

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A warning appears, asking if you want to continue.

6. Select OK.
The Calibration Wizard appears.

7. Select the desired channels for calibration, and use the radio button to calibrate all
simultaneously, or individually.

IMPORTANT When calibrating multiple channels of a 1756-IF8H module in voltage

mode, to get the best accuracy (especially for the 5V range), channels
must be calibrated individually with a single voltage source. One voltage
source cannot be applied to all channels in parallel if 5V accuracy is
important.
8. Select Next.

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The Attach Low Reference dialog appears.

9. Connect a calibrated precision voltage source to the channel.

10. Set the current source to the low reference voltage.
11. Select Next.
The status of the channel after calibrating for a low reference appears. If the precision
source is within range, the status column is populated with OK.

12. If any channel reports an error, return to step 8 and select Retry until the channel
calibration status is OK.
13. If the error persists indefinitely, select Stop to exit calibration.
The channel remains calibrated to the accuracy level achieved at the factory or as of
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14. Once the channel status is OK, select Next to proceed to the next channel.
15. Once the status of all channels is OK, select Next.
The Attach High Reference dialog appears.

16. Set the current source to the high reference range. Set the precision source to the high
reference noted in the high reference column. Click 'Next' to perform the calibration.
The next channel will be ready for the high reference. Click 'Next' to proceed to calibrate
the next channel.

17. Repeat step 9 until all selected channels are calibrated to the high reference. When all
channels are calibrated to the high reference, click 'Next' again to complete calibration.

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The Calibration Completed dialog appears.

18. Calibration is now complete. Select 'Finish' to close the Calibration Wizard.
The Calibration view is now updated with the most recent calibration data.

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HART Data in the Input Tags

When HART data is included in the input tag and a channel has HART enabled, the
ControlLogix® HART I/O module automatically collects HART data. The module also places the
most common Dynamic Process Data and Device Health information directly in the input tag.

See the chapter for each module for a complete listing of the fields in the input, output, and
configuration tags.

An overview of the HART data includes the following:

• HART Faults - At the beginning of the input tag included even if you select Analog Only
input data tag format. These faults indicate that HART communication isn’t successful
or that the field device is reporting a problem such as Device Malfunction, Loop Current
Saturated or PV out of Limit. For example, Ch0HARTFault is set if Ch0Config.HARTEn is 0
or if no HART Field Device is attached.
• HART Device Status - A collection of status indicators that reflect the HART
communication details and overall device health.
- Init - The module is searching for a HART device.
- Fault - HART communication isn’t successful. If this is 1 and Initializing is 0, probable
cause is HART isn’t enabled on this channel.
- Message Ready - A HART pass-through message reply is ready to be collected by
using the Pass-through Query CIP message. See Use a CIP MSG to get HART Data for
more information.
- Current Fault - The analog current doesn't match the readback of the current
received over the HART communication. An inaccurate field device, faulty wiring, or
water in the conduit can cause this. Sometimes a rapid change in the signal results
in a transient current fault as the analog and digital representations are sampled at
slightly different times and at different places in the signal path.
- Configuration Changed - The Field Device configuration has changed and new Field
Device configuration information can be obtained from the module via CIP MSG
GetDeviceInfo, which clears this bit.
- ResponseCode - HART Communication Status or Response Code.
0 means success. See HART Data in the Input Tags for details.
- FieldDeviceStatus - HART device health, such as PV out of range or device
malfunction. See Additional HART Protocol Information for details.
- UpdatedStatusReady - indicates new device diagnostic information is available,
which can be obtained by sending a CIP Message with
Service 4C.

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HART Dynamic Variables

Most HART devices can measure several different process characteristics or of deriving other
measurements from directly sensed measurements. For example, many differential pressure
transmitters can also sense the process temperature and can calculate the flow. These
sensors can also calculate the volume in a tank based on a measurement of its head pressure
and knowledge of tank geometry and product density.

The most important of these direct or derived measurements is assigned to the PV (Primary
Variable) and the analog signal represents its value. Additional measurements can be read
from the HART field device over the HART communication protocol. HART provides a standard
message for reading four of the dynamic variables, called PV, SV, TV, and FV (sometimes called
QV). These four dynamic variables are the four measurements of interest to a controller.

These four dynamic variables - PV, SV, TV, and FV - are automatically collected from the HART
field device and placed in the input tag of the module in HART.ChxPV (for Analog and HART PV
data format) or Chxx.PV (for Analog and HART by Channel data format). In some HART devices,
the choice of which of the available measurements to assign to PV, SV, TV, and FV can be
changed via configuration. In other more simple devices, the assignment is done at the factory
and can’t be changed.

An example for a flowmeter can be:

• PV - Primary Variable. Flow Rate in Liters per Minute.
• SV - Secondary Variable. Process Temperature in °C.
• TV - Third or Tertiary Variable. Product Density in Grams per Cubic Centimeter.
• FV - Fourth or Quaternary Variable

An example for a Valve Positioner can be:

• PV - Primary Variable. Commanded position in %.
• SV - Secondary Variable. Actual position in %.
• TV - Third or Tertiary Variable. Air Pressure in PSI.
• FV - Fourth or Quaternary Variable. Loop current in mA.

In addition to the measurement value, HART devices can provide status information that
indicates the quality of the measurement.

Device Family Specific Status

Process Data Status More Device Variable Status Available
• 11 Good Limit Status
• 01 Poor Accuracy • 11 Constant
• 10 Manual/Fixed • 01 Low Limited
• 00 Bad • 10 High Limited
• 00 Not Limited

For example, if a valve positioner can’t open any further, it can set its I.HART.Ch03.SVStatus to
2#11100000. This configuration indicates that the actual position value in the SV is Good
(accurately measured) but is the subject of a High Limit. This status information can be used
for windup control in PID loops and for other diagnostic purposes.

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The module collects the PV, SV, TV, and FV data as described in this table.

Dynamic Variable Assignment(1)

HART Device Reports PV, SV, HART Command Used by 1756 Device Variable Codes Used in
HART TV, FV Assignments in Module to Collect PV, SV, TV, Command 9 for
Version Command 50 FV PV, SV, TV, FV
5 – 3 –
No 3 –
6
Yes 9 As Reported in Command 50
No 246, 247, 248, 249
7 or later 9
Yes As Reported in Command 50
(1) Does not apply to the 1756-IF8H and 1756-OF8H modules, version 1.x, and the1756-IF16H and 1756-IF16IH modules, version 1.1

Command 3 does not provide PVStatus, SVStatus, TVStatus, or FVStatus. HART devices that
indicate Command 3 have their Dynamic Variable Status values reported based on the
communication status with the HART field device. If the Dynamic Variables are being collected
without communication error, the Status value is 16#C0 (2#11000000), which means good.
Otherwise, it’s 0, meaning bad.

Some devices do not have four dynamic variables. In this case, they can report a NaN value to
indicate that they have no valid value for that parameter.
The dynamic variables do not update as fast as the analog signal. The actual rate depends on
the number of channels that are configured for HART (for the
8-channel modules), the number of pass-through message commands, the presence of
handheld communicators or other secondary masters, and the response speed of the field
device.
When eight channels are in use on the non-isolated 8-channel modules, the HART update rate
is in the 10-second range.

IMPORTANT Verify that the actual HART update rate is appropriate for your
application. Remember that pass-through message traffic, additional
status information, secondary masters, and communication errors can
delay the update rate. On the non-isolated 8-channel modules, because
all channels share the HART modem, increased delay on one channel
affects other channels also.

IMPORTANT Verify that HART data is valid by checking ChxFault, HARTFault, and
values such as PVStatus and SVStatus.

How the Module Automatically Collects Data

The ControlLogix HART analog module automatically sends HART messages to characterize the
HART field device and collect the dynamic variables. It also collects additional status
information when the device indicates it’s available. When the device indicates that its
configuration has changed, HART messages are sent to reread the configuration information
so that a current copy is cached in the modules.

The diagrams on page 164 and page 165 show the general flow of the startup characterization,
response to a new configuration, and cyclic scanning of dynamic variables. Not shown are
periodic checks of the current and reading the additional status information.

In addition to the HART activities outlined in the diagram, if there are HART pass-through
messages to send, they’re interleaved in the auto scanning. Logix controllers can send pass-
through messages by using CIP MSG instructions, and Asset Management systems can send
them.

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HART messages are sent on only one channel at a time when you’re using the 1756-IF8H or
1756-OF8H module. When you’re using the 1756-IF8IH, 1756-OF8IH, 1756-IF16H, or 1756-IF16IH
module, messages are sent on all channels simultaneously.
If the HART field device configuration is changed—from a handheld, asset management, or
device faceplate—cyclic reading of the Dynamic Variables pauses briefly while the
configuration changes are assimilated. The HART.ChxDeviceStatus.ConfigurationChanged
status is set when the updated configuration is retrieved from the HART field device and
stored in the module to indicate that new data is available for GetDeviceInfo CIP MSG.

See Use a CIP MSG to get HART Data for more information, and specifically page 176 for HART
pass-through schedule choices.
1756-IF8H and 1756-OF8H Flowchart

Device in No Send Command 0

Scan List? Read Unique Identifier
Read Configuration
Information, Such as
Tag, Units, Range

Yes
Signal Configuration
Yes Changed in Input Tag
Reply?
Send Command 3
or 9 to Read Put Device in Scan List
Dynamic Process
Variable
No

Reply? Update Input Tag

Yes

No
Read
New Configuration
Remove Device
Configuration Information,
from Scan List
Indicated? Yes Such As Tag,
Units, Range
No

Process 1 Pass- Signal Configuration

through Message Changed in Input Tag

Next Channel

Last Yes
Channel?

No
Go To First Channel

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1756-IF8IH, 1756-OF8IH, 1756-IF16H, and 1756-IF16IH Modules Flowchart

Device in No
Scan List?

Send Command 0
Read Unique Identifier
Yes

Read Configuration
Yes Information, Such as
Reply?
Tag, Units, Range

No
Signal Configuration
Changed in Input Tag
Send Command 3
or 9 to Read
Dynamic Process Put Device in Scan List
Variable

Reply? Update Input Tag

Yes

No
Read
New Configuration
Remove Device Configuration
from Scan List Information,
Indicated? Yes Such As Tag,
Units, Range
No

Signal Configuration
Changed in Input Tag

Process 1 Pass-
through Message

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Use a CIP MSG to get HART Data

This chapter shows how to use HART data in your Logix controller via MSG instructions.
Examples of reasons to do this include the following:
• You need only occasional access to the data, and do not want to use the extra network
capacity and memory that is required for the Analog with HART PV or Analog and HART
by Channel input tags.
• You need extra information, such as device tag, ranges, or manufacturer-specific
information.
• You must send a manufacturer-specific command to the HART device.

Usually, everything you must use a HART instrument is automatically collected and placed in
the input tag, and these CIP™ MSG instructions aren’t needed.

The 1756 ControlLogix® HART analog modules support these broad categories of MSG-based
HART access:
• CIP formatted messages to retrieve common HART data cached in the module.
• CIP messages that contain HART formatted commands that are passed directly to the
HART field device for processing. These messages are called pass-through messages.

By using these mechanisms your Logix controller has easy access to some commonly used
data and, with some extra effort, access to any HART feature.

The features that are described in this chapter use MSG instructions. For more information
and examples about MSG instructions, refer to Chapter 13, which explains how to use MSG
instructions to unlatch alarms or reconfigure modules.

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Use MSG Instructions to The HART Object that is contained in the module handles both categories of MSG. There’s one
HART Object for each channel. Some CIP messages can be sent to the Class Instance (Instance
Access the HART Object 0) of the HART object. Most MSGs are sent to a specific instance of the HART object that is
associated with a particular channel.
This table shows channel and instance correspondence.
Channel Instance
0 1
1 2
2 3
3 4
… …
15 16

These tables show Service Codes for CIP services.

Class Service Code Function
16#4B Read Dynamic Variables
16#35D 16#4C Read Additional Status
16#4D Get HART Device Information

Class Service Code Pass-through Messages

16#4E Init
16#35D 16#4F Query
16#50 Flush Queue

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CIP Services to Access You can get the following kinds of HART data easily from the HART object:
Common HART Data • HART field device information - Similar to data displayed on the Module Properties HART
Device Information view of the Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application.
• Additional status - HART devices that support extended diagnostics can indicate in
their Field Device Status that some additional diagnostic information is available.
• Dynamic variables - The same PV, SV, TV, FV that is in the input tag. The mapped Device
Variable Code and the engineering units are included.
The data in these commands is returned in the format that is used by Logix controllers, so it’s
easy to use in your control program. HART data is natively in another format, called big-endian,
but the module converts the values in these messages for you.

See the tables that list the data in the CIP messages and the example of getting the Device
Info.

In the following sections, the definition CMD#0 byte 3, for example, means HART command 0,
byte 3. If your field device user manual includes information about HART command responses,
this information is helpful to you. Consult the HART protocol specification for further
information on HART commands. See Appendix on page 203 for more information.

Read Dynamic Variables (Service Code = 16#4B)

The Read Dynamic Variables service does not contain data within the request packet. These
tables show the reply packet structures for the Read Dynamic Variables service.

Reply Packet - Request Failed

Offset Field Data Type Definition
0 Status Command status
USINT
1 Pad Pad byte
Reply size = 2 bytes
Request Failed

See Appendix on page 219 for an explanation of the engineering unit code numbers.
Reply Packet - Request Succeeded
Offset Field Data Type Definition
0 Status Command status
1 HARTCommandStatus HART Device reply Status Byte # 1 (response code)
USINT
2 HARTFieldDeviceStatus HART Device reply Status Byte # 2
3 HARTExtDevice Status Status Byte returned from Cmd 9 or 0 for 5.x rev HART devices
4…7 PV HART Primary variable
8…11 SV HART Secondary variable
REAL
12…15 TV HART Third variable
16…19 FV HART Fourth variable

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Offset Field Data Type Definition
20 PV Units Primary variable unit code
21 SV Units Secondary variable unit code
22 TV Units Third variable unit code
23 FV Units Fourth variable unit code
24 PV Assignment Code Primary variable assignment code
25 SV Assignment Code Secondary variable assignment code
26 TV Assignment Code Third variable assignment code
27 FV Assignment Code Fourth variable assignment code
USINT 1 byte status from Cmd 9(Rev 6.x) or if Rev 5.x device:
28 PV Status 16#C0 = Connected
16#00 = Not Connected
1 byte status from Cmd 9 or if Rev 5.x device:
29 SV Status 16#C0 = Connected and Device provides this value in CMD 3 (that is, does not truncate)
16#00 = Not Connected
1 byte status from Cmd 9 or if Rev 5.x device:
30 TV Status 16#C0 = Connected and Device provides this value in CMD 3 (that is, does not truncate)
16#00 = Not Connected
1 byte status from Cmd 9 or if Rev 5.x device:
31 FV Status 16#C0 = Connected and Device provides this value in CMD 3 (that is, does not truncate)
16#00 = Not Connected
Device reported digital loop current value. (Value from Cmd 3 for Rev 5.x devices or Cmd
32…35 Loop Current REAL 2 if Rev 6.x device)
Reply Size = 36 bytes

Read Additional Status (Service Code = 16#4C)

The Read Additional Status service does not contain data within the request packet. These
tables show the reply packet structures for the Read Additional Status service.

Reply Packet - Request Failed

Offset Field Data Type Definition
0 Status Command status
USINT
1 Pad Pad byte
Reply size = 2 bytes
Request Failed

Reply Packet - Request Succeeded

Offset Offset Data Type Definition
0 Status Command status
1 Count Number of Ext Status bytes available
USINT
2…26 Ext Status Bytes Extended Status bytes returned by CMD48
7 Pad Pad type
Reply Size = Instance 1…8: 2…28 bytes; Instance 0: 224 bytes. If sent to Instance 0, all channels of the module are included in the response, which results in 28 bytes per
channel. This total is due to 27 bytes of response to the HART Read Additional Status plus 1 byte of pad to align the data to a 32-bit boundary.

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Get Device Information (Service Code 16#4D)

The Get Device Information service does not contain data within the request packet. These
tables show the reply packet structures for the Get Device Information service.
Reply Packet - Request Failed
Offset Field Data Type Definition
0 Status Command status
USINT
1 Pad Pad byte
Reply size = 2 bytes

Reply Packet - Request Succeeded

Offset Field Data Type Definition(1)
0 Status Command status
CMD#0, Byte 1
1 Manufacturer ID If this byte is 16#E0, refer to byte offset 10 and 11 for the extended manufacturer identification.
2 Device Type CMD#0, Byte 2
3 Preamble CMD#0, Byte 3
4 Universal Command Code CMD#0, Byte 4
5 Transducer Spec Code SINT CMD#0, Byte 5
6 Software Revision CMD#0, Byte 6
7 Hardware Revision CMD#0, Byte 7
8 Flags CMD#0, Byte 8
9 Pad_1 for 16-bit alignment
CMD#0, Byte 1 if HART revision is < 7
10…11 Extended Manufacturer ID
CMD#0, Bytes 17…18 if HART revision is  7
12…15 Device ID Number DINT CMD#0, Bytes 9…11
CMD#13, Bytes 0…5
16…27 Tag HARTTag See HARTTag String Type on page 174 for more information.
HARTDescriptor CMD#13, Bytes 6…17
28…47 Descriptor See HARTDescriptor String Type on page 174 for more information.
48 DateDay CMD#13, Byte 18
SINT
49 DateMonth CMD#13, Byte 19
50…51 DateYear INT CMD#13, Byte 20 (+ 1900)
Final
52…55 DINT CMD#16, Bytes 0…2
AssemblyNumber
CMD#12, Bytes 0…23
56…91 Message HARTMsg See HARTMsg String Type on page 174 for more information.
92 PVCode CMD#50, Bytes 0, 16#ff if not supported
93 SVCode CMD#50, Bytes 1, 16#ff if not supported
94 TVCode CMD#50, Bytes 2, 16#ff if not supported
95 FVCode CMD#50, Bytes 3, 16#ff if not supported
96 PVUnits CMD#3, Byte 4
97 SVUnits SINT CMD#3, Byte 9, 0 if not present
98 TVUnits CMD#3, Byte 14, 0 if not present
99 FVUnits CMD#3, Byte 19, 0 if not present
100 TransferFunction CMD#15, Byte 1
101 RangeUnits CMD#15, Byte 2
CMD#0, Byte 2 if HART revision is < 7
102…103 Expanded Device Type Code CMD#0, Bytes 1…2 if HART revision is  7
104…107 PVLowerRange CMD#15, Bytes 3…6
108…111 PVUpperRange REAL CMD#15, Bytes 7…10
112…115 DampingValue CMD#15, Bytes 11…14

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Reply Packet - Request Succeeded (Continued)

Offset Field Data Type Definition(1)
116 WriteProtectCode CMD#15, Byte 15
117 Pad_8 for 32-bit alignment SINT
CMD#0, Byte 2 if HART revision is < 7
118…119 Private Label Manufacturer 16 bit CMD#0, Bytes 19…20 if HART revision is  7
Reply Size = 120 bytes
(1) See Appendix B on page 203 for related information.

Use a CIP Generic MSG to In this example, this rung of ladder logic retrieves fresh HART device information whenever the
1756-IF8H, 1756-IF8IH, 1756-IF16H, 1756-IF16IH, 1756-OF8H, or 1756-OF8IH module indicates that
get HART Device a new configuration is available.
Information

If the Device Information is critical to your application, be sure to check for .ER errors and
implement a recovery strategy.

This figure is the Message Configuration dialog.

Get Device Info Service Code

HART Instance 8 for Channel 7

HART Object Class

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The Destination tag is as shown in the Controller Tags dialog.

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The following figures show string types for HARTTag, HARTDescriptor, and HARTMsg.
HARTTag String Type

HARTDescriptor String Type

HARTMsg String Type

For more information and sample code demonstrating a HART device Get Device Information
Message, see Knowledgebase Technote, 1756 I/O HART Message Sample Code: Get Device
Information.

IMPORTANT You must sign in to the Rockwell Automation website before accessing
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Use CIP Services to The HART object supports these CIP messages for HART pass-through messaging: Pass-
through Init, Pass-through Query, Flush Queue (rarely needed).
Pass-through a HART
Message to a HART With these three CIP messages, your Logix controller can format the individual bytes of a HART
command, send it to a HART field device, and retrieve the response in HART format.
Field Device
Native HART data is in another format than used by Logix controllers. HART uses the big-
endian format and Logix uses the little-endian format. This means the order of the bytes in a
number is in the opposite order so they must be reversed before use. Logix little-endian
means that the least significant byte of a number is stored at the lowest address (array index).

Logix also aligns data on boundaries that permit fast access and HART packs them into the
smallest space. HART encodes text strings using 6 bits per letter into a format called Packed
ASCII. When using pass-through messaging, your Logix program must be aware of these data
layout issues.

The pass-through message CIP services that are supported by the HART object are simplified.
The module provides the 5-byte address that is required by HART messages and the Checksum
is calculated automatically for you.

Follow these steps to send a HART pass-through message.

1. Send a CIP message to tell the 1756-IF8H, 1756-IF8IH, 1756-IF16H, 1756-IF16IH, 1756-OF8H,
or 1756-OF8IH module to send a message to a HART field device (Init).
2. Send a CIP message to retrieve the HART Reply from the 1756-IF8H, 1756-IF8IH, 1756-
IF16H, 1756-IF16IH, 1756-OF8H, or 1756-OF8IH module (Query).
Pass-through Init

Source
HART Command Bytes
MSG
Destination
Service 16#4E
Handle
Pass-through Query

Source
Handle
MSG
Service 16#4F Destination
HART Reply Bytes

If your input tag includes the HART PV data, a status indicator

HART.ChxDeviceStatus.MsgReady tells your program that a HART reply is ready to retrieve with
the Pass-through Query command.

The CIP reply from the Init service includes a number that is called the handle. This handle
identifies the HART message that was placed in a queue for transmission to the field device.
When the reply is received and MsgReady is set to 1, your Logix controller sends a Query
containing that same handle to retrieve the HART reply. The reason these steps are necessary
is that it can take a long time for the HART command to be transmitted and a reply received. If
all eight channels are in use, the time for a reply would be about 10 seconds if there was no
other pass-through traffic.

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HART Module Scanning When HART pass-through messages are being sent, the normal data acquisition sequence is
modified as shown in the diagram. In this case, the Pass-through is configured to send one
Diagram with Pass-through pass-through message for each channel scanned.
Messages
It can be configured for lower priority in the Channels view of the Module Properties.
1756-IF8H and 1756-OF8H Flowchart

Device in No Send Command 0

Scan List? Read Unique Identifier
Read Configuration
Information, Such as
Tag, Units, Range

Yes
Signal Configuration
Yes Changed in Input Tag
Reply?
Send Command 3
or 9 to Read Put Device in Scan List
Dynamic Process
Variable
No

Reply? Update Input Tag

Yes

No
Read
New Configuration
Remove Device
Configuration Information,
from Scan List
Indicated? Yes Such As Tag,
Units, Range
No

Process 1 Pass- Signal Configuration

through Message Changed in Input Tag

Next Channel

Last Yes
Channel?

No
Go To First Channel

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1756-IF8IH, 1756-OF8IH, 1756-IF16H, and 1756-IF16IH Modules Flowchart

Device in No
Scan List?
Send Command 0
Read Unique Identifier
Yes

Read Configuration
Yes Information, Such as
Reply?
Tag, Units, Range

No
Signal Configuration
Changed in Input Tag
Send Command 3
or 9 to Read
Dynamic Process Put Device in Scan List
Variable

Reply? Update Input Tag

Yes

No
Read
New Configuration
Remove Device Configuration
from Scan List Information,
Indicated? Yes Such As Tag,
Units, Range
No

Signal Configuration
Changed in Input Tag

Process 1 Pass-
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HART Pass-through CIP See the tables in this section for pass-through information.
Message Layout Details
Pass-through Init (Service Code 16#4E)
These tables show the request and reply packet structures for the Pass-through Init service.
Short Format (Ladder) Request Packet (Service Code 16#4E)
Offset Field Data Type Definition
0 HART Command USINT HART Command Number(1) (2)
1 HART Data Size USINT Number of Data Bytes for Selected HART Command(1)(2)
2…256 HART Data bytes As many bytes as in HART Data Size HART Command Data(1)
Request Size = 2…257 bytes
(1) See Appendix B on page 203 for more information.
(2) If this field is displayed as SINT in the Logix Designer application, values > 127 appear negative.

Long Format (Logix) Request Packet (Service Code 16#5B, 16#5F)

Offset Field Data Type Definition
0 Start or Delimiter
1…5 Long Form Address Number of Data Bytes for Selected HART Command(1)(2)
6 HART Command USINT HART Command Number(1) (2)
7 Request Data Count
2…256 HART Data bytes As many bytes as in HART Data Size HART Command Data(1)
Request Size = 2…257 bytes
(1) See Appendix B on page 203 for more information.
(2) If this field is displayed as SINT in the Logix Designer application, values > 127 appear negative.

Short Format (Ladder) Reply Packet

Offset Field Data Type Definition
Command status
32 = Busy (queues full) - try again later
0 Status USINT 33 = Initiated - command started - send Query to get the reply
35 = Dead - Device not online
1 HART Command USINT Echo of HART Command number(1)
2 Handle USINT Handle Used in Query Operation(1)

3 Queue space remaining USINT Number of queues still Available for This Channel(1)
If status (bit 0) is 35, refer to Pass-through Error Codes on page 179 for the error code description.
Reply Size = 4 bytes
(1) If this field is displayed as SINT in the Logix Designer application; values > 127 appear negative.

Long Format (Logix) Reply Packet

Offset Field Data Type Definition
Command status
32 = Busy (queues full) - try again later
0 Status USINT 33 = Initiated - command started - send Query to get the reply
35 = Dead - Device not online
1 HART Command USINT Echo of HART Command number(1)
2 Handle USINT Handle Used in Query Operation(1)
3 Queue Number or Reason Code USINT The queue number in which the request was placed
4 Queue space remaining USINT Number of queues still Available for This Channel(1)
5 Device Data Changed Flag BOOL (one byte, 0 or 1) Signals that the “Device Information” data has changed
Reply Size = 4 bytes
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Pass-through Query (Service Code 16#4F)

These tables show the request and reply packet structures for the Pass-through Query service.
Request Packet
Offset Field Data Type Definition
0 Handle USINT Handle for Query (from Handle Field in Long Format (Logix) Reply Packet)(1)
Request Size = 1 byte
(1) If this field is displayed as SINT in the Logix Designer application, values > 127 appear negative.

Reply Packet
Offset Offset Data Type Definition
Query Status
00 = Success
0 Status USINT 34 = Running - try again later
35 = Dead
(See MsgReady in Input Tag)
1 HART Command USINT Echo of HART Command(1)
2 HART CommStatus USINT HART Reply Status Byte #1 (response code)(1)
HART Reply Status Byte #2(1)
3 HART FieldDeviceStatus USINT If status (bit 0) is 35, refer to the Pass-through Error Codes on page 179 for
the error code description.
4 Data Size USINT Number of Data Bytes in Reply for HART Command(1)
5…259 HART Reply Data … USINT Data Bytes Returned in Data Field of HART Reply to Requested Command(1)
Reply Size = 6…260 bytes
(1) If this field is displayed as SINT in the Logix Designer application, values > 127 appear negative.

Pass-through Error Codes

This table defines the error codes that are received when the pass-through status (bit 0) is
Dead (35).
Pass-through Error Codes
Value Definition Notes
16#81 No response from HART device
16#82 Invalid long frame address Applies to only FULL-HART format
16#83 Invalid HART message checksum Applies to only FULL-HART format
16#84 HART Command not allowed (blocked by module) Applies to only Ladder Pass-through
16#85 Invalid channel selected N/A for 1756-IF16H and 1756-IF16IH modules
16#86 Channel isn’t HART Enabled
16#87 Channel does not have a device that is connected Module hasn’t established HART communication on this channel
Size of CIP message too small to hold size of HART message Module reviews HART data size field in request and validates that the incoming CIP message size is
16#89 large enough to send all data
16#8A Invalid handle Applies to only Query message
16#8B Invalid start delimiter Applies to only FULL-HART format

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Flush Queue (Service Code= 16#50)

The Flush Queue service does not contain data within the request and reply packets.

Flush Queue can be sent to have a ControlLogix HART Analog I/O module discard any pending
HART replies awaiting a query command. These replies are automatically discarded after a
period, which is configurable in the Channels view of the Module Properties. This value is
usually 15 seconds. Unless you must discard the replies faster than 15 seconds, you do not
need to use this Flush Queue command.

HART Pass-through You use HART Pass-through Messaging to send HART commands. For example, HART command
18 writes the tag, descriptor, and date.
Message Ladder Logic
Example For more information and sample code demonstrating the setup of HART command 18,
specifically, see Knowledgebase Technote, 1756 I/O HART Message Sample Code: pass-thru
Message. The sample code can be referenced as an example of how to send any pass-through
message command. Additional information HART commands can be found in Appendix B.
Instance 1 means Channel 0 within the INIT message.
For HART command 18, data will need ASCII packed and unpacked.

For add-on instructions for the ASCII pack and unpack operation, see Knowledgebase
Technote, 1756 I/O HART Message Sample Code: AOI instructions for handling HART Packed ASCII
format.

HART Read Dynamic The principles of the HART Pass-through Message Ladder Logic Example can be applied to
sending HART command 9, which reads Device Variables from the HART field device. You send
Variables Example the list of the Device Variable codes that you want, and the field device responds with its
values, units, classification, and status.

For this specific operation, the information obtainable via HART command 9 can instead be
obtained more easily by using service 4B messaging.

For an example of a Reading Dynamic Variables with service 4B, see Knowledgebase Technote,
1756 I/O HART Message Sample Code: Read Dynamic Variables.

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Management Software

Considerations for Asset The following must be considered before using the I/O modules with asset management
systems, such as FactoryTalk® AssetCentre or Endress+Hauser FieldCare systems.
Management Systems
• HART must be enabled before any asset management system access is possible,
including scanning for multiplexers, if supported by your asset management software.
You do not need to include HART PV or HART by Channel data in your input tag. You must
select the Enable HART option in the ChX view, however.
• The Logix controller must be connected to the I/O module. If the Logix controller isn’t
connected, the module configuration wasn’t sent to the HART module, and the channel
isn’t yet configured for HART access.
• If you use a handheld HART communicator and configuration tool, such as Rosemount
275 or Meriam, configure the tool as the secondary master. The Meriam handheld has a
high-speed mode, which assumes it’s the only master present. In this mode, the
handheld can conflict with the I/O module. Usually, the Meriam handheld automatically
detects the proper setting, but if not, set it manually.
• The ConfigurationChanged indication in the Field Device Status is automatically reset
by the I/O module. Asset management systems can miss this indication if they’re offline
at the time of a change.
• A separate configuration-changed indication is in the field device status for the primary
master (1756-IF8H, 1756-IF8IH, 1756-IF16, or 1756-IF16IH module) and secondary master
(handheld, for example). The I/O modules do not reset the secondary master
configuration changed status.

HART traffic from asset management pass-through messages or from secondary masters
slows the update rate of HART data in the controller or other pass-through message clients.

With 1756-IF8H Series A and 1756-OF8H Series A modules, extra traffic on one channel affects
other channels. With all other HART modules or series, this is not the case.

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Frequently Asked Questions Read this section for answers to frequently asked questions.

How do you use ControlLogix® HART analog I/O modules as part of an asset management
system?
HART I/O modules let most asset management software packages communicate
through the modules to HART field devices. Use RSLinx® software to let the asset
management software communicate through the NetLinx networks and the 1756
backplane.

Which RSLinx software is required to support asset management software?

You need RSLinx Classic software with a Professional, Gateway, or OEM activation.

What else is required to use asset management software with a ControlLogix® HART analog I/O
module?
For Field Device Tool (FDT)/Device Type Manager (DTM) based asset management
software such as E+H FieldCare, you use communication DTMs from Rockwell
Automation. These same communication DTMs also work in FactoryTalk AssetCentre
software. For non-FDT/DTM based asset management software, such as Emerson AMS,
use Connects software, available from Spectrum Controls.
What is FDT/DTM?
FDT/DTM is a technology for managing intelligent devices.
E+H FieldCare asset management software is an FDT frame application. The frame
application runs the DTM files. The DTM files are executable files that are provided by
control and device vendors. There are communication DTMs and device DTMs.
We provide communication DTMs for components in the integrated architecture.
Companies such as Endress+Hauser and Metso provide device DTMs for their
instruments and valves. The device DTMs provide visualization of the parameters that
are necessary to configure, monitor, and maintain the devices. See https://
www.fdtgroup.org/ for more information on FDT/DTM technology and to search for
registered DTMs.
What communication DTMs are used with ControlLogix HART analog I/O modules?
Go to the Rockwell Automation Product Compatibility and Download Center (rok.auto/
pcdc), select Downloads by Product, search for “1756 DTM”, and chose the desired
version.

Can I get asset management software from Rockwell Automation?

FactoryTalk AssetCentre provides you with a centralized tool for securing, managing,
versioning, tracking and reporting automation-related asset information across your
entire facility. It can do this automatically, with limited additional management
oversight or work from employees. FactoryTalk AssetCentre can impact uptime,
productivity, quality, employee safety, or regulatory compliance. For more information,
see https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/products/software/factorytalk/
maintenancesuite/assetcentre.html

What version of Connects software by Spectrum Controls is needed for the ControlLogix HART
analog I/O modules?
Use Spectrum Connects software, version 6.0 or later. This software is needed only for
asset management software that is not FDT/DTM-based.

What if a DTM isn’t available for my HART field device?

A generic DTM is available (included with FieldCare) that provides basic access to
devices.

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Reconfigure Values

The information in this chapter applies only to the following modules:

• 1756-IF8H, 1756-IF8HK
• 1756-OF8H, 1756-OF8HK
• 1756-IF8IH, 1756-IF8IHK (when Configure HART Device(s) = No)
• 1756-OF8IH, 1756-OF8IHK (when Configure HART Device(s) = No)

This information does not apply to the following modules, as Alarms and Limits aren’t
available:
• 1756-IF16H, 1756-IF16HK
• 1756-IF16IH, 1756-IF16IHK
• 1756-IF8IH, 1756-IF8IHK (when Configure HART Device(s) = Yes)
• 1756-OF8IH, 1756-OF8IHK (when Configure HART Device(s) = Yes)

Using Message Instructions In ladder logic, you can use message instructions to send occasional services to any
ControlLogix® I/O module. Message instructions send an explicit service to the module and
cause specific behavior to occur, for example, the unlatching of a high alarm.

Message instructions maintain the following characteristics:

• Messages use unscheduled portions of system communication bandwidth.
• One service is performed per instruction.
• Performing module services does not impede module functionality, such as sampling
inputs or applying new outputs.

Processing Real-time Control and Module Services

Services that are sent via message instructions aren’t as time critical as the module behavior
defined during configuration and maintained by a real-time connection. Therefore, the module
processes messaging services only after the needs of the I/O connection are met.

For example, you want to unlatch all process alarms on the module, but real-time control of
your process still occurs using the input value from that same channel. Because the input
value is critical to your application, the module prioritizes the sampling of inputs ahead of the
unlatch service request. This prioritization lets input channels be sampled at the same
frequency and the process alarms be unlatched in the time between sampling and producing
the real-time input data.

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One Service Performed Per Instruction

Message instructions cause a module service to be performed once per execution. For
example, if a message instruction sends a service to the module to unlatch the high high alarm
on a particular channel, the high high alarm for that channel unlatches. The alarm can be set
on a subsequent channel sample. The message instruction must then be re-executed to
unlatch the alarm a second time.

Creating a New Tag

Do these steps to create a tag by writing ladder logic in the Main Routine.
1. Double-click MainRoutine (if necessary, expand the MainProgram by selecting the
triangle to the left).

2. Add a message instruction to a rung by selecting MSG on the toolbar above the ladder
project.

3. Create a tag for the message instruction that you’re adding.

a. Right-click the question mark (?).
b. Select New Tag.

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The New Parameter or Tag dialog appears.

4. On the New Parameter or Tag dialog, complete these steps:

a. Name the tag.
b. Verify that MESSAGE is the Date Type.
c. From the Scope pull-down menu, select the Controller.
d. Verify that Base is the Type.

IMPORTANT We suggest you name the tag to indicate the module service that the
message instruction sends. In the example, the message instruction is
used to unlatch a high alarm, and the tag name reflects this.
5. Select Create.

Enter Message Configuration

After you create a tag, enter message configuration.
Select the small box with the ellipsis to access the Message Configuration dialog.

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The Message Configuration dialog will appear.

The Configuration tab of the Message Configuration dialog provides information on what
module service to perform and where to perform it. For example, unlatch high alarms (module
service) on channel 0 of a module (where to perform the service).

IMPORTANT The Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application defaults information, such
as the following, depending on the message type:
• Service type
• Service Code
• Class
• Instance
• Attribute
• Source element
• Source length
• Destination
You’re required to select a Service type and configure the Instance field.
Instance represents the module channel on which the service is
performed, if appropriate.

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From the Service Type pull-down menu, select a service. Available services include unlatching
high high, high, low low, low, ramp, and rate alarms.

The Communication tab of the Message Configuration dialog provides information on the path
of the message instruction. For example, the slot number of a 1756-OF8IH module
distinguishes exactly for which module a message is designated.

1. To see a list of the I/O modules in the system, select Browse.

2. Select a module from the list.
The name that you provided for the I/O module during initial module configuration
appears in the Path field.

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3. Select OK.
The module name appears in the Path field on the Communication tab of the Message
Configuration dialog.

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Unlatch Alarms in the The ladder logic rungs 0…4 in this example show how to unlatch the High high, High, Low, Low
low, and Rate alarms.
1756-IF8H or 1756-IF8IH
Module

Rung 0 unlatches the high high alarm.

Rung 1 unlatches the high alarm.

Select the box in

each rung to see the
Rung 2 unlatches the low alarm. configuration and
communication
information dialog
that is associated
Rung 3 unlatches the low low alarm. with it.

Rung 4 unlatches the rate alarm.

IMPORTANT An I/O module must be configured to latch alarms, before you can
perform unlatch services using ladder logic. If a module that is not
configured to latch alarms receives an unlatch service, the message
instruction errors.
All alarms for channel 0 can be unlatched simultaneously with one
message instruction by leaving the Attribute box blank.

Select a service type and configure

the instance.

Instance 1 is for channel 0.

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This example shows the communication path for Rung 0.

IMPORTANT An I/O module must be configured to latch alarms, before you can
perform unlatch services using ladder logic. If a module that is not
configured to latch alarms receives an unlatch service, the message
instruction errors.
All alarms for channel 0 can be unlatched simultaneously with one
message instruction by leaving the Attribute box blank.

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Unlatch Alarms in the The ladder logic rungs 5…7 in this example show how to unlatch the high limit, low limit, and
ramp alarms.
1756-OF8H or 1756-OF8IH
Module

Rung 5 unlatches the high limit alarm.

Rung 6 unlatches the low limit alarm. Select the box in each
rung to see the
configuration and
communication
Rung 7 unlatches the ramp alarm. information dialog that
is associated with it.

From the Configuration dialog for Rung 5, you can select a service type and configure the
instance.

This example shows the communication path for Rung 5.

IMPORTANT Name an I/O module to set the message path under the communication
dialog for that module.

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Reconfigure a Module It’s sometimes advantageous to change the functional operation of a module in the
ControlLogix system automatically via ladder logic rather than using the Logix Designer
application to reconfigure a module. This way, changes in the process can dictate when the
reconfiguration takes place rather than performing that function manually.

IMPORTANT Limit reconfiguration of analog modules via ladder to functions that

involve the changing of values only. We do not recommend the use of
ladder logic to enable or disable features. Use the Logix Designer
application to enable or disable these features.

Use the steps in this example when reconfiguring a module via ladder logic.
1. Move the new configuration parameters to the Configuration portion of the tag
structure that is associated with the module.
2. Use a message instruction to send a Reconfigure Module service to the same module.

Before the new configuration parameters are sent to the module, make sure that their
relationship to each other is in a format the module accepts.

These tables list module parameters that you can change via ladder logic:

Analog Input Module Parameters

Feature Restriction
High engineering value Must not be equal to low engineering value
Low engineering value Must not be equal to high engineering value
High-High alarm value Must be greater than or equal to high alarm value
High alarm value Must be greater than low alarm value
Low alarm value Must be less than high alarm value
Low-Low alarm value Must be less than or equal to low alarm value
Deadband Must be less than half of high alarm minus low alarm

Analog Output Module Parameters

Feature Restriction

High clamp value(1) Must be greater than low clamp value

Low clamp value(1) Must be less than high clamp value

(1) The values for a user-defined state at Fault or Program (set during initial configuration) must fall within the range of the High
and Low Clamp values.

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Use Module Indicators HART analog I/O modules have indicators to show module status.
Modules with Status-Only Indication Modules with Per-Channel Indication

ANALOG INPUT 1756-OF8H 1756-IF8H 1756-IF16H

CALIBRATION IN
CAL IN
O FLT O
K K
FLT
OK IN
OK
FLT

Status Indicators for Modules with Per-Channel Indication

Indicator(s) Status Description
OK Steady Green The module is in a normal operating state with an active connection
The module passed internal diagnostics and does not yet have a connection or does have a connection
OK Flashing Green and the controller is in Program mode
OK Flashing Red Previously established communication has timed out or a firmware update is in progress
OK Steady Red Module has encountered a major fault
IN Steady Yellow The channel is operating as expected
IN Flashing Yellow The channel is being calibrated
OK Indicator is Steady Red and Invalid serial number or hardware revision.
IN All Channels Flash Yellow 4 Times, Then Pause Major nonrecoverable. Send the module in for repair
IN Off The channel isn’t in use or is faulted
FLT Off The channel is operating as expected or it isn’t in use
The channel is faulted. Possible causes of the fault include:
• Underrange/overrange detection
FLT Steady Red
• CRC from ADC always Bad
• Wire off detection
FLT Flashing Red The channel is faulted and is being calibrated

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Status Indicators for Modules with Status-Only Indication

OK Status Indicator State CAL or Calibration Status Indicator State Module State Notes
Steady Red Steady Green Power on/initialization Initial state. Status indicator power-on test
The module has passed internal diagnostics, but isn’t currently
Flashing Green Off Normal operation performing connected communication
Steady Green Off Normal operation Normal run mode; inputs being multicast
Flashing Green (if not connected) Flashing Green, fast with no pauses Calibration Calibration in progress
Steady Green (if connected)
Communication between controller and module has been lost
Flashing Red Off Lost connection (timed out)
Flashing Red Steady Green Firmware update Firmware update in progress
Steady Red Off Fault Hardware fault; check to see if module must be replaced
Off Off Abnormal Hardware fault
Orange Off Abnormal Hardware fault
Firmware Download in Process; wait for the download to
Steady Red Flashing Green Firmware update complete
See status indicator blink codes for modules with status-only
Steady Red Flashing Green with pauses Fault
indication(1)
(1) Under fault conditions, the module specifies the fault via the CAL or Calibration status indicator blink code.

Status Indicator Blink Codes for Modules with Status-Only Indication

and CAL or Calibration
If OK Is Status Indicator Flashes Condition Recommended Action
Steady Red 3 Blinks ASIC EEPROM CRC isn’t valid Nonrecoverable - send the module in for repair
Steady Red 5 Blinks Boot code section has failed the CRC check Nonrecoverable - send the module in for repair
Try reprogramming the module firmware.
Steady Red 6 Blinks Application code section has failed the CRC check If condition persists, send the module in for repair
Stored calibration data is corrupt and can’t be read
Steady Red 9 Blinks Major nonrecoverable - send the module in for repair
No calibration is applied to input data
Try resetting the module. If the condition persists, send the
Steady Red 10 Blinks Module firmware watchdog timer has timed out module in for repair
HART processor hardware fault. A communication error has
Steady Red 13 blinks Nonrecoverable - send the module in for repair
occurred between the main CPU and HART CPU
HART CPU firmware fault. The HART CPU detected a fault and
Steady Red 14 blinks Nonrecoverable - send the module in for repair
communicated it to the main CPU

To see fault status, select the Device Information view on the Module Properties tab of the
Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application. A channel fault, such as wire off, is displayed as a
‘Recoverable’ minor fault.

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General Troubleshooting When troubleshooting, consider these typical problems:

Tips • Select the Enable HART option in the Logix Designer application if you want any HART
communication access to the channel. This configuration is required for
communication from asset management and pass-through messages.
• Select an Input Tag Data Format that includes HART if you want to use the secondary
process variables and device health information in your controller or display it in the
FactoryTalk® View software.
• On the 1756-IF8H module, put a jumper wire from IN0- to I-RTN-0 if you use 4…20 mA
devices.
• On the 1756-IF8H 1756-IF16H, and 1756-IF16IH modules, do not tie RTN-X together if you’re
mixing 2-wire and 4-wire HART devices on the same module.
• Channel buttons in the Logix Designer application apply only to the currently displayed
dialog.

Channel buttons apply to the

current dialog.

• From the RSLinx® software, if you select RSWho and see 1756-Module, install the EDS file
available from the Rockwell Automation Product Compatibility and Download Center at
rok.auto/pcdc.
• In some versions of the Logix Designer application or RSLogix 5000® software, the
profiles for the ControlLogix® HART analog I/O modules aren’t included. Access the
Rockwell Automation Product Compatibility and Download Center at rok.auto/pcdc and
download the Add-on Profile (AOP).
• In RSLogix 5000 software, version 15 and later or the Logix Designer application, with an
error about ControlNet® Attribute, use Scheduled Connections, or shutdown and restart
the RSLogix 5000 software or the Logix Designer application.
• If you can’t find HART data, look in the subfield Local:7:I.HART at the bottom of the tag or
in chassis:7:I.Chxx.PV for data that are grouped by channel.
When troubleshooting, consider these more obscure problems.
• The same device appears to be connected to every channel because a wiring problem
causes signals to get connected across channels. In some cases, loose IRET wires
cause the path to ground to flow through other channels.
• If Keep HART Replies for XX seconds is set small – less than 5 seconds, the module
throws away replies before you get a chance to retrieve them. This action affects both
MSG pass-through messages and PC-based asset management, such as FieldCare
software. We recommend 15 seconds for this parameter.
• Be sure that you have a HART device. Foundation Fieldbus, PROFIBUS PA, and plain 4…20
devices look the same on the outside and power up OK.
• Write protect jumper isn’t reported correctly. This condition gets refreshed only if the
device reports it changed. Endress+Hauser and Rosemount devices do not. Disable
HART then re-enable HART to get it refreshed on the HART Device Info dialog.

For issues encountered while troubleshooting the pass-through message, use these tips:
• Check module-specific online help.
• Copy the Handle to the Query.
• Check sizes of MSG and HART command.
• Check packing, alignment, and byte ordering.
• Use MsgReady.
• Name tags and UDTs similarly to group them together for convenience. For example,
start the related tags with the same prefix.
• Check .ER and Status.

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For input tag troubleshooting, use these tips:

• Local:7:I.Ch0Fault – if 1, suspect wiring/instrument problem.
• Local:7:I.Ch0HARTFault – if 1, check Local:7:C.HARTEn (Enable HART).
• Local:7:I.HART.Ch0DeviceStatus.Init – HART is enabled, but still trying to get a response
from the device.
• Local:7:I.HART.Ch0DeviceStatus.Fail – HART is disabled, or not responding.
• Local:7:I.HART.Ch0DeviceStatus.CurrentFault – the measured mA current doesn’t match
what is reported via HART. A recent change in value can cause this condition. It’s
intended to indicate a current leak, such as water in the conduit.
• Local:7:I.HART.Ch0DeviceStatus.ResponseCode – if negative, there’s a communication
problem. If positive, the device is indicating some problem with the command. 16#40
means command not supported.
• Local:7:I.HART.Ch0DeviceStatus.FieldDeviceStatus – 0 is good; refer to Help or see the
Response Codes and Field Device Status on page 204 for more information.
• Local:7:I.HART.Ch0PVStatus – 16#C0 is good. 0 is bad. This condition could indicate a
communication problem or something wrong with the device. For example, with
SVStatus, this condition could mean that the device does not support multiple
measurements.

When working with the HART Device Info dialog for troubleshooting, use these tips:
• HART Initializing means that HART is enabled, but not communicating. If this condition
persists for 10 seconds after you select Refresh several times, suspect a HART
communication problem or no device.
• Be sure that a channel is HART Enabled in the Channel view.
• Be sure that values appear, meaning HART communication is okay.
• Check PV values Local:7:I:HART.Ch0PV or Local:12:I.Ch00.Data for numbers that are
changing.
• Check analog values Local:7:I:Ch0Data or Local:12:I.Ch00.Data for numbers that are
changing; for the 1756-OF8H module, check that is valid.
• You must have a Logix connection for asset management to deliver the configuration to
the module. From the Module Properties dialog, select HART Device Info to see if it
shows information.

The words ‘HART Initializing’ appear here.

Be sure that a channel is HART enabled.

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Use the Logix Designer In addition to the status displayed on the module, the Logix Designer application alerts you to
fault conditions in one of these ways:
Application to Troubleshoot
• Warning symbol in the I/O Configuration next to the module - This symbol appears when
a Module the connection to the module is broken

• Fault message in a status line

• Notification in the Tag Monitor
- General module faults
- Diagnostic faults
• Status on the Module Info Page

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Module Configuration Errors In the Logix Designer application, if “(Code 16#0009) Module Configuration Rejected:
Parameter Error” is displayed in the Connection view of the Module Properties tab, the
additional fault code value describes the configuration error.

Additional Fault Codes - Module Level

This table shows error codes that are used by ControlLogix HART Analog I/O modules for
module level conditions. These are conditions that do not occur in a specific channel.
HART analog I/O Module Level Error Codes
Additional Fault Codes Description
Configuration revision number invalid
16#0001 Valid numbers are 0 or 1
16#0002 Filter value invalid
16#0003 RTS invalid
16#0004 Pass-through handle timeout
Configuration does not match
16#1001 In a multiple owner setup, with the configuration revision number
set to 1, the configurations must match

The 16# means that this number is Hex display style.

Additional Fault Codes - Channel Level

Each module has channel level error codes that are specific to the individual modules. These
channel level error codes, which display in the Connection view of the Module Properties tab,
are described in this section.
1756-IF8H, 1756-IF8IHChannel Level Error Codes
Channel x Extended Status = Channel 0 Error Value + (x *16)
Channel
Channel Status
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Process Alarm Latch Set and
16#0005 16#0015 16#0025 16#0035 16#0045 16#0055 16#0065 16#0075 Disable All Alarms Set
16#0006 16#0016 16#0026 16#0036 16#0046 16#0056 16#0066 16#0076 Rate Alarm Latch Set and Alarm Disable Set
16#0007 16#0017 16#0027 16#0037 16#0047 16#0057 16#0067 16#0077 Invalid Input Range
16#0008 16#0018 16#0028 16#0038 16#0048 16#0058 16#0068 16#0078 Invalid Digital Filter
16#0009 16#0019 16#0029 16#0039 16#0049 16#0059 16#0069 16#0079 Invalid Rate Alarm
16#000A 16#001A 16#002A 16#003A 16#004A 16#005A 16#006A 16#007A High Signal and/or Low Signal outside of selected input range
16#000B 16#001B 16#002B 16#003B 16#004B 16#005B 16#006B 16#007B High Signal  Low Signal
16#000C 16#001C 16#002C 16#003C 16#004C 16#005C 16#006C 16#007C Sensor Offset set to NaN
16#000D 16#001D 16#002D 16#003D 16#004D 16#005D 16#006D 16#007D High Engineering = Low Engineering
Additional Fault Codes

16#000E 16#001E 16#002E 16#003E 16#004E 16#005E 16#006E 16#007E Invalid HART rate, HART rate fixed at 1:1
16#000F 16#001F 16#002F 16#003F 16#004F 16#005F 16#006F 16#007F High Alarm < Low Alarm
16#0010 16#0020 16#0030 16#0040 16#0050 16#0060 16#0070 16#0080 Low Low Alarm > Low
16#0011 16#0021 16#0031 16#0041 16#0051 16#0061 16#0071 16#0081 High High alarm < High Alarm
16#0012 16#0022 16#0032 16#0042 16#0052 16#0062 16#0072 16#0082 Invalid Alarm Deadband

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1756-IF16H and 1756-IF16IH Modules Channel Level Error Codes

Channel x Extended Status = Channel 0 Error Value + (x *16)
Channel
Channel Status
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
16#0007 16#0017 16#0027 16#0037 16#0047 16#0057 16#0067 16#0077 Invalid Input Range
Extended Fault Codes

16#0008 16#0018 16#0028 16#0038 16#0048 16#0058 16#0068 16#0078 Invalid Digital Filter
16#000A 16#001A 16#002A 16#003A 16#004A 16#005A 16#006A 16#007A High Signal and/or Low Signal outside of selected input range
16#000B 16#001B 16#002B 16#003B 16#004B 16#005B 16#006B 16#007B High Signal  Low Signal
16#000C 16#001C 16#002C 16#003C 16#004C 16#005C 16#006C 16#007C Sensor Offset set to NaN
16#000D 16#001D 16#002D 16#003D 16#004D 16#005D 16#006D 16#007D High Engineering = Low Engineering
Channel (cont.)
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16#0087 16#0097 16#00A7 16#00B7 16#00C7 16#00D7 16#00E7 16#00F7 Invalid Input Range
Extended Fault Codes

16#0088 16#0098 16#00A8 16#00B8 16#00C8 16#00D8 16#00E8 16#00F8 Invalid Digital Filter
16#008A 16#009A 16#00AA 16#00BA 16#00CA 16#00DA 16#00EA 16#00FA High Signal and/or Low Signal outside of selected input range
16#008B 16#009B 16#00AB 16#00BB 16#00CB 16#00DB 16#00EB 16#00FB High Signal  Low Signal
16#008C 16#009C 16#00AC 16#00BC 16#00CC 16#00DC 16#00EC 16#00FC Sensor Offset set to NaN
16#008D 16#009D 16#00AD 16#00BD 16#00CD 16#00DD 16#00ED 16#00FD High Engineering = Low Engineering

1756-OF8H and 1756-OF8IH Modules Channel Level Error Codes

Channel x Extended Status = Channel 0 Error Value + (x *22)
Channel
Channel Status
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
16#0005 16#001B 16#0031 16#0047 16#005D 16#0073 16#0089 16#009F Bad Ramp Latch
16#0006 16#001C 16#0032 16#0048 16#005E 16#0074 16#008A 16#00A0 Bad Clamp Latch
16#000A 16#0020 16#0036 16#004C 16#0062 16#0078 16#008E 16#00A4 Bad Ramp to Idle
16#000B 16#0021 16#0037 16#004D 16#0063 16#0079 16#008F 16#00A5 Bad Ramp to Fault
16#000C 16#0022 16#0038 16#004E 16#0064 16#007A 16#0090 16#00A6 Invalid Input Range
16#000D 16#0023 16#0039 16#004F 16#0065 16#007B 16#0091 16#00A7 Bad Max Ramp
16#000E 16#0024 16#003A 16#0050 16#0066 16#007C 16#0092 16#00A8 Bad Fault Value
16#000F 16#0025 16#003B 16#0051 16#0067 16#007D 16#0093 16#00A9 Bad Idle Value
16#0010 16#0026 16#003C 16#0052 16#0068 16#007E 16#0094 16#00AA Signal Out of Range
Additional Fault Codes

16#0011 16#0027 16#003D 16#0053 16#0069 16#007F 16#0095 16#00AB Low Signal Greater or Equal to High Signal
16#0012 16#0028 16#003E 16#0054 16#006A 16#0080 16#0096 16#00AC Sensor Offset set to NaN
16#0013 16#0029 16#003F 16#0055 16#006B 16#0081 16#0097 16#00AD High Engineering Equal to Low Engineering
16#0014 16#002A 16#0040 16#0056 16#006C 16#0082 16#0098 16#00AE Invalid HART Rate
16#0015 16#002B 16#0041 16#0057 16#006D 16#0083 16#0099 16#00AF Bad Clamp

Remove the Module Follow these steps to remove a module.

1. Push in the top and bottom locking tabs.

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Use 1492 Wiring Systems with Your Analog I/O

Module

Wiring System Uses As an alternative to buying removable terminal blocks and connecting the wires yourself, you
can buy a wiring system with these items:
• Analog interface modules (AIFM) that mount on DIN rails and provide the output terminal
blocks for the I/O module - Use the AIFMs with the pre-wired cables that match the I/O
module to the interface module. This section provides a list of the AIFMs available for
use with ControlLogix® analog I/O modules.
• I/O module-ready pre-wired cables - One end of the cable assembly is a removable
terminal base that plugs into the front of the I/O module. The other end has individually
color-coded conductors that connect to a standard terminal block.
Analog Interface Modules

I/O Module Pre-wired Cable Analog Interface Module

IMPORTANT The ControlLogix system has been agency certified using the
ControlLogix removable terminal bases (RTBs) only (for example,
catalog numbers 1756-TBCH, 1756-TBNH, 1756-TBSH, and 1756-TBS6H).
Any application that requires agency certification of the ControlLogix
system that uses other wiring termination methods can require
application-specific approval by the certifying agency.

These tables list the AIFMs and pre-wired cables that can be used with the 1756-IF8H, 1756-
IF16H, and 1756-OF8H modules.

IMPORTANT For the latest list, see the Digital/Analog Programmable Controller
Wiring Systems Technical Data, publication 1492-TD008.

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Analog Interface Module and Pre-wired Cables

AIFM Cat. No. AIFM Cat. No.
I/O Cat. No. Mode (Fixed Terminal (RTB Socket AIFM Type Description Pre-wired Cable(2)
Block) Assembly) (x=cable length)

8-channel input or output with 3

1492-AIFM8-3 1492-RAIFM8-3(1) Feed-through terminals/channel
Current 8-channel input with 24V DC 1492-ACABLExUD
1492-AIFM8-F-5 – Fused BF indicators and
5 terminals/channel
1756-IF8H
8-channel input or output with 3
1492-AIFM8-3 1492-RAIFM8-3(1) Feed-through terminals/channel
Voltage 8-channel input with 24V DC 1492-ACABLExUC
1492-AIFM8-F-5 – Fused BF indicators and
5 terminals/channel
16-channel input with 24V DC BF
Single-ended
1756-IF16H 1492-AIFM16-F-3 – Fused indicators and 1492-ACABLExUB
Current 3 terminals/channel
Current 8-channel input or output with 3 1492-ACABLExWB
1756-OF8H 1492-AIFM8-3 1492-RAIFM-8-3(1) Feed-through terminals/channel
Voltage 1492-ACABLExWA
(1) Compatible RTB plug; 1492-RTB8N (screw-style terminals) or 1492-RTB8P (push-in style terminals). Order plugs separately.
(2) Cables are available in lengths of 0.5 m (19.69 in.), 1.0 m (39.37 in.), 2.5 m (98.43 in.), and 5.0 m (196.85 in.). To order, insert the code for the desired cable length into the catalog number in
place of the x: 005=0.5 m, 010=1.0 m, 025=2.5 m, 050=5 m. Example: 1492-ACABLE025TB is for a 2.5 m cable, and the letters TB.

I/O Module-ready Pre-wired Cables

Removable Terminal Block at the I/O
Cat. No.(1) Number of Conductors(2) (3) Conductor Size Nominal Outer Diameter Module End
1492-ACABLExUB 20 conductors 8.4 mm (0.33 in.)
1492-ACABLExUC 1756-TBCH
1492-ACABLExUD 22 AWG
9 twisted pairs 6.8 mm (0.27 in.)
1492-ACABLExWA
1756-TBNH
1492-ACABLExWB
(1) Cables are available in lengths of 0.5 m (19.69 in.), 1.0 m (39.37 in.), 2.5 m (98.43 in.), and 5.0 m (196.85 in.). To order, insert the code for the desired cable length into the catalog number in
place of the x: 005=0.5 m, 010=1.0 m, 025=2.5 m, 050=5 m. Example: 1492-ACABLE025TB is for a 2.5 m cable, and the letters TB.
(2) Each cable for analog I/O has an overall shield with a ring lug on a 200 mm (8.87 in.) exposed drain wire at the I/O module end of the cable.
(3) Not every connection is always used.

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Additional HART Protocol Information

This appendix describes the HART protocol and provides references for additional information
about the protocol. Consult the HART protocol specification and vendor-provided
documentation for specifics on HART commands.

This appendix provides the following:

• HART protocol background information
• Common practice command sets
• Extended command sets
• References to additional information

HART Field Communication Protocol is widely accepted in the industry as the standard for
digitally enhanced 4…20mA communication with smart field instruments. The HART Protocol
message structure, command set, and status are discussed in this appendix.

The HART command set is organized into these groups and provides read and write access to
a wide array of information available in smart field instruments:
• Universal commands provide access to information that is useful in normal plant
operation such as the instrument manufacturer, model, tag, serial number, descriptor,
range limits, and process variables. All HART devices must implement universal
commands.
• Common practice commands provide access to functions that many devices can
perform.
• Device-specific commands provide access to functions that can be unique to a
particular device.

Message Structure Read this section for a description of the transaction procedure, character coding, and
message structure of the HART protocol. These correspond to layer 2 (data link layer) of the
OSI protocol reference model.

Master-slave Operation
HART is a master-slave protocol. This means that the master originates each message
transaction; the slave (field) device replies when it receives a command message that is
addressed to it. The reply from the slave device acknowledges that the command was
received and can contain data that the master requested.

Multiple Master Operation

The HART protocol provides for two active masters in a system: one primary and one
secondary. The two masters have different addresses. Each can positively identify replies to
its own command messages. The 1756-IF8H, 1756-IF8IH, 1756-IF16H, 1756-IF16IH, 1756-OF8H, or
1756-OF8IH module acts as primary master. A secondary master, such as a handheld
configuration device, can also be connected.

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Transaction Procedure
HART is a half-duplex protocol. After completion of each message, the FSK carrier signal must
be switched off to let the other station transmit. The carrier control timing rules state the
following:
• Not to turn on the carrier more than 5 bit times before the start of the message (the
preamble)
• Not to turn off more than 5 bit times after the end of the last byte of the message (the
checksum)

The master is responsible for controlling message transactions. If there’s no reply to a

command within the expected time, the master retries the message. After a few retries, the
master ends the transaction, because presumably the slave device or the communication link
has failed.

After each transaction is completed, the master pauses for a short time before sending
another command, to provide an opportunity for the other master to break in if it wishes. This
way, the two masters (if they’re present) take turns communicating with the slave devices.
Typical message lengths and delays allow two transactions per second.

Burst Mode
The ControlLogix® HART analog modules do not support burst mode.

Response Code and Field Two bytes of status that are also called the response code and field device status are included
in every reply message from a field or slave device. These two bytes convey communication
Device Status errors, command response problems, and field device status. If an error is detected in the
outgoing communication, the most significant bit (bit 7) of the first byte is set to 1. The details
of the error are also reported in the rest of that byte. The second byte is then all zeros.
Communication errors are typically errors that are detected by a UART (parity overrun and
framing errors). The field device also reports overflow of its receive buffer and any
discrepancy between the message content and the checksum received.

In the Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application, if the leftmost bit of the ResponseCode is set,
it displays a negative number. In this case, the ResponseCode represents a communication
fault. Change the display format to hexadecimal to interpret communication status.

If the leftmost bit of the ResponseCode is 0 (value 0…127), then there was no communication
error and the value is a ResponseCode from the HART field device. Response codes indicate if
the device performed the command. 0 means no error. Other values are errors or warnings. To
understand the ResponseCode, contact your HART field device manufacturer or the HART
specification.
Response Codes and Field Device Status
Response Code
Description
If Bit 7 is And Bits 6…0 are
1 16#40 Parity Error Vertical parity error - The parity of one or more of the bytes received by the device wasn’t odd
Overrun error - At least one byte of data in the receive buffer of the UART was overwritten before it was read (for
1 16#20 Overrun Error example, the slave did not process an incoming byte fast enough)
Framing error - The UART did not detect the Stop Bit of one or more bytes received by the device (for example, a
1 16#10 Framing Error mark or 1 wasn’t detected when a Stop Bit should have occurred)
Longitudinal parity error - The Longitudinal Parity that was calculated by the device did not match the Check
1 16#08 Checksum Error Byte at the end of the message
1 16#04 (Reserved) Reserved - Set to zero
1 16#02 RX Buffer Overflow Buffer overflow - The message was too long for the receive buffer of the device
1 16#01 (undefined) Reserved - Set to zero
0 0 No command-specific error

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Response Codes and Field Device Status (Continued)

Response Code
Description
If Bit 7 is And Bits 6…0 are
0 1 (undefined)
0 3 Value too large
0 4 Value too small
0 5 Not enough bytes in command
0 6 Transmitter-specific command error
0 7 In Write-protect mode
0 8 Update Failed - Update In Progress - Set to Nearest Possible Value
0 9 Applied Process Too High - Lower Range Value Too High - Not In Fixed Current Mode
0 10 Applied Process Too Low - Lower Range Value Too Low - MultiDrop Not Supported
0 11 In MultiDrop Mode - Invalid Transmitter Variable Code - Upper Range Value Too High
0 12 Invalid Unit Code - Upper Range Value Too Low
0 13 Both Range Values Out of Limits
0 14 Pushed Upper Range Value Over Limit - Span Too Small
0 16 Access restricted
0 32 Device busy
0 64 Command not implemented

If no error was detected in the outgoing communication, the second byte contains status
information that pertains to the operational state of the field or slave device.
Field Device Status Bit Mask Definitions
Bit Bit Mask Definition
7 16#80 Device malfunction - The device detected a serious error or failure that compromises device operation
6 16#40 Configuration changed - An operation was performed that changed the configuration of the device
5 16#20 Cold start - A power failure or device reset occurred
4 16#10 More status available - More status information is available via command 48, Read Additional Status Information
3 16#08 Loop current fixed - The loop current is being held at a fixed value and isn’t responding to process variations
2 16#04 Loop current saturated - The loop current has reached its upper or lower endpoint limit and can’t increase or decrease any further
1 16#02 Non-primary variable out of limits - A device variable that is not mapped to the PV is beyond its operating limits
0 16#01 Primary variable out of limits - The PV is beyond its operating limit

IMPORTANT The 16# means that this number is Hex display style.

HART Universal Commands

Command Data in Command Data in Reply Contained in
Input CIP™
No. Function Byte Data Type(1) Byte Data Type(1) Tag MSG
0 254 (expansion) x
1 Manufacturer identification code x
2 Manufacturer device type code x
3 Number of preambles required x
Read Unique 4 Universal command revision x
0 None Device-specific command revision
Identified 5 x
6 Software version x
7 Hardware revision x
8 Device function flags(2) (H) x
9…11 Device ID number (B) x
Read primary 0 PV units code x
1 variable 1…4 Primary variable (F) x x
Read current and 0…3 Current (mA) (F) x x
2 None
percent of range 4…7 Primary variable % (F) x x

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HART Universal Commands (Continued)

Command Data in Command Data in Reply Contained in
Input CIP™
No. Function Byte Data Type(1) Byte Data Type(1) Tag MSG
0…3 Current (mA) x
4 PV units code x
5…8 Primary variable x x
Read current and 9 SV units code x
3 four (predefined) None 10…13 Secondary variable x x
dynamic variables 14 TV units code x
15…18 Third variable x x
19 FV units code x
20…23 Fourth variable(3) x x
Write polling
6 0 Polling address
address
Read unique As in command
11 identifier 0…5 Tag (A) 0…11
associated with tag
12 Read message 0…23 Message (32 characters) (A) x
0…5 Tag (8 characters) (A) x
Read tag,
13 6…17 Descriptor (16 characters) (A) x
descriptor, date 18…20 Date (D) x
0…2 Sensor serial number (B)
3 Units code for sensor limits and min span
Read PV sensor
14 4…7 Upper sensor limit (F)
information 8…11 Lower sensor limit (F)
None 12…15 Min span (F)
0 Alarm select code
1 Transfer function code x
2 PV/range units code x
Read output 3…6 Upper range value
15 x
information 7…10 Lower range value x
11…14 Damping value (seconds) (F) x
15 Write-protect code (F) x
16 Private-label distributor code (F)
Read final assembly
16 None 0…2 Final assembly number (B) x
number
Message
17 Write message 0…23 (A)
(32 characters)
0…5 Tag (A)
(8 characters)
Write tag,
18 6…17 Descriptor (A) As in command
descriptor, date (16 characters)
18…20 Date (D)
Write final
19 0…2 Final assembly number (B)
assembly number
0…5 Device-specific status x
6…7 Operational modes x
Starting in HART 8 Standardized status 0 x
version 7, the data in 9 Standardized status 1 x
Read additional Analog channel saturated
48 device status the command could be 10 s(5) x
the same as in the 11 Standardized status 2 x
reply. 12 Standardized status 3 x
13 Analog channel fixed(4) x
14…24 Device-specific status x
(1) (A) = Packed ASCII, (B) = 3-byte integer, (D) = Date, (F) = Floating Point (HART format), (H) = HART flag
(2) Bit 6 = multisensor device. Bit 1 = EEPROM control required. Bit 2 = protocol bridge device.
(3) Truncated after last supported variable.
(4) 24 bits each LSB…MSB refers to A0 #1…24.
(5) Sint []

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Common Practice Commands

Command Data in Command Data in Reply Contained in
No. Function Byte Data Type(1) Byte Data Type(1) Input Tag CIP MSG
0 Transmitter variable code for slot 0
1 Units code for slot 0
2…5 Variable for slot 0
6 Transmitter variable code for slot 1
7 Units code for slot 1
Read transmitter 8…11 Variable for slot 1 (F)
33 None Transmitter variable code for slot 2
variables 12
13 Units code for slot 2
14…17 Variable for slot 2 (F)
18 Transmitter variable code for slot 3
19 Units code for slot 3
20…23 Variable for slot 3(2) (F)
Write damping Damping value
34 0…3 (F) (F)
value (seconds)
0 Range units code As in command (F)
Write range
35 1…4 Upper-range value (F)
values 5…8 Lower-range value (F) (F)
Set upper-range
36 value (= push
SPAN)
Set lower-range
37 value (= push None None
ZERO)
Reset
38 ‘configuration
changed’ flag
39 EEPROM control 0 EEPROM control code(3) As in command
Enter/exit Fixed
40 Current mode 0…3(4) Current (mA) (F) As in command
Perform device
41 self-test
Perform master None None
42 reset
43 Set (trim) PV zero
44 Write PV units 0 PV units code
45 Trim DAC zero 0…3
Measured current (mA)
46 Trim DAC gain 0…3 (F) As in command
Write transfer
47 0 Transfer function code
function
Moved to Universal
Read additional
48 Commands in HART See 48 in Universal Commands
device status version 7.
Write PV sensor
49 0…2 Sensor serial number As in command
serial number
0 PV transmitter variable code x
Read dynamic 1 SV transmitter variable code x
50 variable None 2 TV transmitter variable code x
assignments 3 FV transmitter variable code x
PV transmitter variable
0 code
SV transmitter variable
Write dynamic 1 code
51 variable TV transmitter variable
assignments 2 code
FV transmitter variable As in command
3 code
Set transmitter Transmitter variable
52 0
variable zero code
Write transmitter Transmitter variable
53 variable units code

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Common Practice Commands (Continued)

Command Data in Command Data in Reply Contained in
No. Function Byte Data Type(1) Byte Data Type(1) Input Tag CIP MSG
Transmitter variable code
0 Transmitter variable sensor serial
Read transmitter 1…3 Transmitter variable limits units code
54 variable Transmitter variable 4 Transmitter variable upper limit
code 5…8 (F)
information Transmitter variable lower limit
9…12 (F)
Transmitter variable damping value
13…16 (F)
(seconds)
Transmitter variable
Write transmitter 0 code
55 variable damping Transmitter variable As in command
value 1…4 damping value
(seconds)
Transmitter variable
Write transmitter 0 code
56 variable sensor Transmitter variable
serial number 1…3 sensor
x
0…5 (A)
Read unit tag, x
57 None 6…17 (A)
description, date x
18…20 (D)
As in command x
0…5 Unit tag (8 characters) (A)
Write unit tag, Unit descriptor (16
58 descriptor, date 6…17 characters) (A)
18…20 Unit date (D)
Write number of Number of response
59 response 0 preambles
preambles
0 Analog output number code
Read analog Analog output number 1 Analog output units code
60 output and 0 code 2…5 Analog output level
percent of range 6…9 Analog output percent of range
0 PV analog output units code
1…4 PV analog output level (F)
5 PV units code x
6…9 Primary variable (F) x x
Read dynamic 10 SV units code x
61 variables and PV None 11…14 Secondary variable (F) x x
analog output 15 TV units x
16…19 Tertiary variable (F) x x
20 FV units code x
21…24 Fourth variable (F) x x
0 Slot 0 analog output number code
1 Slot 0
2…5 Slot 0 level (F)
0 Analog output number; 6 Slot 1
code for slot 0 7 Slot 1
Read analog 1 Analog output number; 8…11 Slot 1 level (F)
62 code for slot 1 12 Slot 2
outputs
2 Analog output number; 13 Slot 2
code for slot 2 14…17 Slot 2 level (F)
3(5) Analog output number; 18 Slot 3
code for slot 3(6) 19 Slot 3
20…23 Slot 3 level(7) (F)
Analog output number code
0 Analog output alarm select code
1 Analog output transfer function code
Read analog 2
Analog output number Analog output range units code
63 output 0 3
code Analog output upper-range value
information 4…7 Analog output lower-range value (F)
8…11 (F)
Analog output additional damping value
12…15 (F)
(seconds)

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Common Practice Commands (Continued)

Command Data in Command Data in Reply Contained in
No. Function Byte Data Type(1) Byte Data Type(1) Input Tag CIP MSG
Analog output number
Write analog 0 code
64 output additional Analog output additional
damping value 1…4 damping value (F)
(seconds)
Analog output number
0 code
Analog output range
Write analog 1 units code
65 output range Analog output upper-
value 2…5 (F)
range value
Analog output lower-
6…9 (F)
range value
Analog output number
0 code
Enter/exit Fixed
66 Analog Output Analog output units
1 code
mode 2…6 (F) As in command
Analog output level(8)
Analog output number
0 code
Trim analog Analog output units
67 output zero 1 code
2…6 Externally measured (F)
analog output level
Analog output number
0 code
Trim analog Analog output units
68 output gain 1 code
2…6 Externally measured (F)
analog output level
Analog output number
Write analog 0 code
69 output transfer Analog output transfer
function 1 function code
0 Analog output number code
Read analog Analog output number 1 Analog output endpoint units code
70 output endpoint 0 code 2…5 Analog output upper endpoint value
values 6…9 Analog output lower endpoint value
Transmitter variable
0 code for slot 0
Write Burst mode 1 Transmitter variable
transmitter code for slot 1
107 As in command
variables (for Transmitter variable
2
command 33) code for slot 2
Transmitter variable
3 code for slot 3
Write Burst mode 0 Burst mode command
108 command number number
As in command
Burst mode Burst mode control code
109 0
control (0 = exit, 1 = enter)
0 PV units code x
1…4 PV value (F) x x
5 SV units code x
Read all dynamic 6…9 SV value (F) x x
110 None
variables 10 TV units code x
11…14 TV value (F) x x
15 FV units code x
16…19 FV value (F) x x
(1) (A) = Packed ASCII, (B) = 3-byte integer, (D) = Date, (F) = Floating Point (HART format), (H) = HART flag
(2) Truncated after last requested code. Truncated after last requested variable.
(3) 0 = burn EEPROM, 1 = copy EEPROM to RAM.
(4) 0 = exit Fixed Current mode.
(5) Truncated after last requested code.
(6) Truncated after last requested code.
(7) Truncated after last requested level.
(8) Not a number exits Fixed-output mode.

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HART PV, SV, TV, and FV HART PV, SV, TV, and FV are dynamic variables that contain the values of device variables,
which are various direct or indirect process measurements that are performed by the HART
Status field device.

Some devices let a set of their internal device variables be mapped to the PV, SV, TV, FV
dynamic variables that are automatically collected in the 1756-IF8H Input Tag.

This mapping is part of the field device configuration, performed via a handheld configurator
or asset management system, such as FactoryTalk® AssetCentre or Endress+Hauser FieldCare
system.

HART PVStatus, SVStatus, TVStatus, FVStatus are known as Device Variable Status values.
These Status values are composed of groups of bits that indicate the quality of the associated
device variable.

Device Family Specific Status

Process Data Status More Device Variable Status Available
• 11 Good Limit Status
• 01 Poor Accuracy • 11 Constant
• 10 Manual/Fixed • 01 Low Limited
• 00 Bad • 10 High Limited
• 00 Not Limited

The Limit Status can be used to control windup in PID loops.

HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status Values

HART PV, SV, TV FV Status Values Device Family Specific
Quality Limit More Status Available?
Decimal Hex Binary Binary Decimal
0 0 00000000 00 Bad 00 Not Limited 0 No 000 0
1 1 00000001 00 Bad 00 Not Limited 0 No 001 1
2 2 00000010 00 Bad 00 Not Limited 0 No 010 2
3 3 00000011 00 Bad 00 Not Limited 0 No 011 3
4 4 00000100 00 Bad 00 Not Limited 0 No 100 4
5 5 00000101 00 Bad 00 Not Limited 0 No 101 5
6 6 00000110 00 Bad 00 Not Limited 0 No 110 6
7 7 00000111 00 Bad 00 Not Limited 0 No 111 7
8 8 00001000 00 Bad 00 Not Limited 1 Yes 000 0
9 9 00001001 00 Bad 00 Not Limited 1 Yes 001 1
10 A 00001010 00 Bad 00 Not Limited 1 Yes 010 2
11 B 00001011 00 Bad 00 Not Limited 1 Yes 011 3
12 C 00001100 00 Bad 00 Not Limited 1 Yes 100 4
13 D 00001101 00 Bad 00 Not Limited 1 Yes 101 5
14 E 00001110 00 Bad 00 Not Limited 1 Yes 110 6
15 F 00001111 00 Bad 00 Not Limited 1 Yes 111 7
16 10 00010000 00 Bad 01 Low Limited 0 No 000 0
17 11 00010001 00 Bad 01 Low Limited 0 No 001 1
18 12 00010010 00 Bad 01 Low Limited 0 No 010 2

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HART PV, SV, TV, and FV Status Values (Continued)

HART PV, SV, TV FV Status Values Device Family Specific
Quality Limit More Status Available?
Decimal Hex Binary Binary Decimal
19 13 00010011 00 Bad 01 Low Limited 0 No 011 3
20 14 00010100 00 Bad 01 Low Limited 0 No 100 4
21 15 00010101 00 Bad 01 Low Limited 0 No 101 5
22 16 00010110 00 Bad 01 Low Limited 0 No 110 6
23 17 00010111 00 Bad 01 Low Limited 0 No 111 7
24 18 00011000 00 Bad 01 Low Limited 1 Yes 000 0
25 19 00011001 00 Bad 01 Low Limited 1 Yes 001 1
26 1A 00011010 00 Bad 01 Low Limited 1 Yes 010 2
27 1B 00011011 00 Bad 01 Low Limited 1 Yes 011 3
28 1C 00011100 00 Bad 01 Low Limited 1 Yes 100 4
29 1D 00011101 00 Bad 01 Low Limited 1 Yes 101 5
30 1E 00011110 00 Bad 01 Low Limited 1 Yes 110 6
31 1F 00011111 00 Bad 01 Low Limited 1 Yes 111 7
32 20 00100000 00 Bad 10 High Limited 0 No 000 0
33 21 00100001 00 Bad 10 High Limited 0 No 001 1
34 22 00100010 00 Bad 10 High Limited 0 No 010 2
35 23 00100011 00 Bad 10 High Limited 0 No 011 3
36 24 00100100 00 Bad 10 High Limited 0 No 100 4
37 25 00100101 00 Bad 10 High Limited 0 No 101 5
38 26 00100110 00 Bad 10 High Limited 0 No 110 6
39 27 00100111 00 Bad 10 High Limited 0 No 111 7
40 28 00101000 00 Bad 10 High Limited 1 Yes 000 0
41 29 00101001 00 Bad 10 High Limited 1 Yes 001 1
42 2A 00101010 00 Bad 10 High Limited 1 Yes 010 2
43 2B 00101011 00 Bad 10 High Limited 1 Yes 011 3
44 2C 00101100 00 Bad 10 High Limited 1 Yes 100 4
45 2D 00101101 00 Bad 10 High Limited 1 Yes 101 5

This Device Variable Status byte is a new HART feature in HART protocol revision 6 and many
HART devices do not yet support it. For those devices, the module creates a status value that is
based on the communication status of the device.

If the PV, SV, TV, FV are being collected without communication errors, the value is set to
16#C0, which indicates Good, Not Limited. Otherwise, the value is set to 0, which indicates
Bad, Not Limited, no specific information available.

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Notes:

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Manufacturer Identification Codes

This appendix identifies the manufacturer with their assigned code.

Decimal Hex Company Name
1 01 Acromag
2 02 Allen-Bradley
3 03 Ametek
4 04 Analog Devices
5 05 ABB
6 06 Beckman
7 07 Bell Microsenser
8 08 Bourns
9 09 Bristol Babcock
10 0A Brooks Instrument
11 0B Chessell
12 0C Combustion Engineering
13 0D Daniel Industries
14 0E Delta
15 0F Dieterich Standard
16 10 Dohrmann
17 11 Endress+Hauser
18 12 ABB
19 13 Fisher Controls
20 14 Foxboro
21 15 Fuji
22 16 ABB
23 17 Honeywell
24 18 ITT Barton
25 19 Thermo MeasureTech
26 1A ABB
27 1B Leeds & Northup
28 1C Leslie
29 1D M-System Co.
30 1E Measurex
31 1F Micro Motion
32 20 Moore Industries
33 21 PRIME Measurement Products
34 22 Ohkura Electric
35 23 Paine
36 24 Rochester Instrument Systems
37 25 Ronan
38 26 Rosemount
39 27 Peek Measurement
40 28 Actaris Neptune

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Decimal Hex Company Name

41 29 Sensall
42 2A Siemens
43 2B Weed
44 2C Toshiba
45 2D Transmation
46 2E Rosemount Analytic
47 2F Metso Automation
48 30 Flowserve
49 31 Varec
50 32 Viatran
51 33 Delta/Weed
52 34 Westinghouse
53 35 Xomox
54 36 Yamatake
55 37 Yokogawa
56 38 Nuovo Pignone
57 39 Promac
58 3A Exac Corporation
59 3B Mobrey
60 3C Arcom Control System
61 3D Princo
62 3E Smar
63 3F Foxboro Eckardt
64 40 Measurement Technology
65 41 Applied System Technologies
66 42 Samson
67 43 Sparling Instruments
68 44 Fireye
69 45 Krohne
70 46 Betz
71 47 Druck
72 48 SOR
73 49 Elcon Instruments
74 4A EMCO
75 4B Termiflex Corporation
76 4C VAF Instruments
77 4D Westlock Controls
78 4E Drexelbrook
79 4F Saab Tank Control
80 50 K-TEK
81 51 SENSIDYNE, INC
82 52 Draeger
83 53 Raytek
84 54 Siemens Milltronics PI
85 55 BTG
86 56 Magnetrol
87 58 Metso Automation
88 59 Siemens Milltronics PI
89 59 HELIOS
90 5A Anderson Instrument Company
91 5B INOR
92 5C ROBERTSHAW
93 5D PEPPERL+FUCHS

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Decimal Hex Company Name

94 5E ACCUTECH
95 5F Flow Measurement
96 60 Courdon-Haenni
97 61 Knick
98 62 VEGA
99 63 MTS Systems Corp.
100 64 Oval
101 65 Masoneilan-Dresser
102 66 BESTA
103 67 Ohmart
104 68 Harold Beck and Sons
105 69 rittmeyer instrumentation
106 6A Rossel Messtechnik
107 6B WIKA
108 6C Bopp & Reuther Heinrichs
109 6D PR Electronics
110 6E Jordan Controls
111 6F Valcom s.r.l.
112 70 US ELECTRIC MOTORS
113 71 Apparatebau Hundsbach
114 72 Dynisco
115 73 Spriano
116 74 Direct Measurement
117 75 Klay Instruments
118 76 CiDRA CORP.
119 77 MMG AM DTR
120 78 Buerkert Fluid Control Systems
121 79 AALIANT Process Mgt
122 7A PONDUS INSTRUMENTS
123 7B ZAP S.A. Ostrow Wielkopolski
124 7C GLI
125 7D Fisher-Rosemount Performance Technologies
126 7E Paper Machine Components
127 7F LABOM
128 80 Danfoss
129 81 Turbo
130 82 TOKYO KEISO
131 83 SMC
132 84 Status Instruments
133 85 Huakong
134 86 Duon System
135 87 Vortek Instruments, LLC
136 88 AG Crosby
137 89 Action Instruments
138 8A Keystone Controls
139 8B Thermo Electronic Co.
140 8C ISE Magtech
141 8D Rueger
142 8E Mettler Toledo
143 8F Det-Tronics
144 90 Thermo MeasureTech
145 91 DeZURIK
146 92 Phase Dynamics

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Decimal Hex Company Name

147 93 WELLTECH SHANGHAI
148 94 ENRAF
149 95 4tech ASA
150 96 Brandt Instruments
151 97 Nivelco
152 98 Camille Bauer
153 99 Metran
154 9A Milton Roy Co.
155 9B PMV
156 9C Turck
157 9D Panametrics
158 9E R. Stahl
159 9F Analytical Technologies Inc.
160 A0 FINT
161 A1 BERTHOLD
162 A2 InterCorr
163 A3 China BRICONTE Co Ltd
164 A4 Electron Machine
165 A5 Sierra Instruments
166 A6 Fluid Components Intl
167 A7 Solid AT
168 A8 Meriam Instrument
169 A9 Invensys
170 AA S-Products
171 AB Tyco Valves & Controls
172 AC Micro Matic Instrument A/S
173 AD J-Tec Associates
174 AE TRACERCO
175 AF AGAR
176 B0 Phoenix Contact
177 B1 Andean Instruments
178 B2 American Level Instrument
179 B3 Hawk
180 B4 YTC
181 B5 Pyromation Inc.
182 B6 Satron Instruments
183 B7 BIFFI
184 B8 SAIC
185 B9 BD Sensors
186 BA Andean Instruments
187 BB Kemotron
188 BC APLISENS
189 BD Badger Meter
190 BE HIMA
191 BF GP:50
192 C0 Kongsberg Maritime
193 C1 ASA S.p.A.
194 C2 Hengesbach
195 C3 Lanlian Instruments
196 C4 Spectrum Controls
197 C5 Kajaani Process Measurements
198 C6 FAFNIR
199 C7 SICK-MAIHAK

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Decimal Hex Company Name

200 C8 JSP Nova Paka
201 C9 MESACON
202 CA Spirax Sarco Italy
203 CB L&J TECHNOLOGIES
204 CC Tecfluid S.A.
205 CD Sailsors Instruments
206 CE Roost
207 CF KOSO
208 D0 MJK
209 D1 GE Energy
210 D2 BW Technologies
211 D3 HEINRICHS
212 D4 SIC
213 D5 HACH LANGE
214 D6 Exalon Instruments
215 D7 FAURE HERMAN
216 D8 STI S.r.l.
217 D9 Manometr-Kharkiv
218 DA Dalian-Instruments
219 DB Spextrex
220 DC SIPAI Instruments
221 DD Advanced Flow
222 DE Rexa. Koso America
223 DF General Monitors, Inc.
224 E0 Manufacturer Expansion
249 F9 HART Communication Foundation
24576 6000 ExSaf
24577 6001 SEOJIN INSTECH
24578 6002 TASI FLOW
24579 6003 Daihan Control
24580 6004 APM
24581 6005 ORANGE INSTRUMENTS. UK
24582 6006 BARTEC
24583 6007 Detcon
24584 6008 MSA
24585 6009 METROVAL
24586 600A Etalon Rus
24587 600B JOGLER
24588 600C KSB
24589 600D Richter CT
24590 600E NET SAFETY
24591 600F SECanada
24592 6010 SUPCON
24593 6011 DKK - TOA
24594 6012 Dwyer Instruments
24595 6013 FineTek
24596 6014 Top Worx Inc.
24597 6015 Hoffer Flow Controls
24598 6016 Dust Networks
24599 6017 Forbes Marshall
24600 6018 All Measures, Ltd.
24601 6019 MACTek
24602 601A CSI

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Decimal Hex Company Name

24603 601B TC Fluid Control
24604 601C Rohrback Cosasco
24605 601D AirSprite
24606 601E Microcyber Inc.
24607 601F TIG
24608 6020 ifm prover Gmbh
24609 6021 FLEXIM
24610 6022 TOKIMEC.INC
24611 6023 SBEM
24612 6023 SkoFlo Industries, Inc.
24613 6024 StoneL Corporation
24614 6026 EUREKA FLOW
24615 6027 BEKA associates
24616 6028 Capstar Automation
24617 6029 Pulsar
24618 602A Elemer
24619 602B Soft Tech Group

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Engineering Unit Code Numbers

Code Number Details This table maps engineering unit code numbers to their meaning and abbreviations. These
codes are used in the process variable range display.
Unit Codes Description from HART Specification Abbreviated Units
1 inches of water at 20 °C (68 °F) inH2O (20 °C or 68 °F)
2 inches of mercury at 0 °C (32 °F) inHg (0 °C or 32 °F)
3 feet of water at 20 °C (68 °F) ftH2O (20 °C or 68 °F)
4 millimeters of water at 20 °C (68 °F) mmH2O (20 °C or 68 °F)
5 millimeters of mercury at 0 °C (32 °F) mmHg (0 °C or 32 °F)
6 pounds per square inch psi
7 bars bar
8 millibars mbar
9 grams per square centimeter g/square cm
10 kilograms per square centimeter kg/square cm
11 pascals Pa
12 kilopascals kPa
13 torr torr
14 atmospheres atm
15 cubic feet per minute cubic ft/min
16 gallons per minute usg/min
17 liters per minute L/min
18 imperial gallons per minute impgal/min
19 cubic meter per hour cubic m/h
20 feet per second ft/s
21 meters per second m/s
22 gallons per second usg/s
23 million gallons per day million usg/d
24 liters per second L/s
25 million liters per day ML/day
26 cubic feet per second cubic ft/s
27 cubic feet per day cubic ft/d
28 cubic meters per second cubic m/s
29 cubic meters per day cubic m/d
30 imperial gallons per hour impgal/h
31 imperial gallons per day impgal/d
32 Degrees Celsius °C
33 Degrees Fahrenheit °F
34 Degrees Rankine °R
35 Kelvin °K
36 millivolts mV
37 ohms ohm
38 hertz hz
39 milliamperes mA

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Unit Codes Description from HART Specification Abbreviated Units

40 gallons usg
41 liters L
42 imperial gallons impgal
43 cubic meters cubic m
44 feet ft
45 meters m
46 barrels bbl
47 inches in
48 centimeters cm
49 millimeters mm
50 minutes min
51 seconds s
52 hours h
53 days d
54 centistokes centistokes
55 centipoise cP
56 microsiemens microsiemens
57 percent %
58 volts V
59 pH pH
60 grams g
61 kilograms kg
62 metric tons t
63 pounds lb
64 short tons short ton
65 long tons long ton
66 milli siemens per centimeter millisiemens/cm
67 micro siemens per centimeter microsiemens/cm
68 newton N
69 newton meter Nm
70 grams per second g/s
71 grams per minute g/min
72 grams per hour g/h
73 kilograms per second kg/s
74 kilograms per minute kg/min
75 kilograms per hour kg/h
76 kilograms per day kg/d
77 metric tons per minute t/min
78 metric tons per hour t/h
79 metric tons per day t/d
80 pounds per second lb/s
81 pounds per minute lb/min
82 pounds per hour lb/h
83 pounds per day lb/d
84 short tons per minute short ton/min
85 short tons per hour short ton/h
86 short tons per day short ton/d
87 long tons per hour long ton/h
88 long tons per day long ton/d
89 deka therm Dth
90 specific gravity units specific gravity units
91 grams per cubic centimeter g/cubic cm
92 kilograms per cubic meter kg/cubic m

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Unit Codes Description from HART Specification Abbreviated Units

93 pounds per gallon lb/usg
94 pounds per cubic feet lb/cubic ft
95 grams per milliliter g/mL
96 kilograms per liter kg/L
97 grams per liter g/L
98 pounds per cubic inch lb/cubic in
99 short tons per cubic yard short ton/cubic yd
100 degrees twaddell °Tw
101 degrees brix °Bx
102 degrees baume heavy BH
103 degrees baume light BL
104 degrees API °API
105 percent solids per weight % solid/weight
106 percent solids per volume % solid/volume
107 degrees balling degrees balling
108 proof per volume proof/volume
109 proof per mass proof/mass
110 bushels bushel
111 cubic yards cubic yd
112 cubic feet cubic ft
113 cubic inches cubic in
114 inches per second in/s
115 inches per minute in/min
116 feet per minute ft/min
117 degrees per second °/s
118 revolutions per second rev/s
119 revolutions per minute rpm
120 meters per hour m/hr
121 normal cubic meter per hour normal cubic m/h
122 normal liter per hour normal L/h
123 standard cubic feet per minute standard cubic ft/min
124 bbl liq bbl liq
125 ounce oz
126 foot pound force ft lb force
127 kilo watt kW
128 kilo watt hour kW h
129 horsepower hp
130 cubic feet per hour cubic ft/h
131 cubic meters per minute cubic m/min
132 barrels per second bbl/s
133 barrels per minute bbl/min
134 barrels per hour bbl/h
135 barrels per day bbl/d
136 gallons per hour usg/h
137 imperial gallons per second impgal/s
138 liters per hour L/h
139 parts per million ppm
140 mega calorie per hour Mcal/h
141 mega joule per hour MJ/h
142 british thermal unit per hour BTU/h
143 degrees degrees
144 radian rad
145 inches of water at 15.6 °C (60 °F) inH2O (15.6 °C or 60 °F)

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Unit Codes Description from HART Specification Abbreviated Units

146 micrograms per liter micrograms/L
147 micrograms per cubic meter micrograms/cubic m
148 percent consistency % consistency
149 volume percent volume %
150 percent steam quality % steam quality
151 feet in sixteenths ft in sixteenths
152 cubic feet per pound cubic ft/lb
153 picofarads pF
154 mililiters per liter mL/L
155 microliters per liter microliters/L
156 percent plato % plato
157 percent lower explosion level % lower explosion level
158 mega calorie Mcal
159 Kohms kohm
160 mega joule MJ
161 british thermal unit BTU
162 normal cubic meter normal cubic m
163 normal liter normal L
164 standard cubic feet normal cubic ft
165 parts per billion parts/billion
235 gallons per day usg/d
236 hectoliters hL
237 megapascals MPa
238 inches of water at 4 °C (39.2 °F) inH2O (4 °C or 39.2 °F)
239 millimeters of water at 4 °C (39.2 °F) mmH2O (4 °C or 39.2 °F)

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Remote Connections Via a ControlNet Network

This appendix offers reference information regarding connecting with ControlLogix® HART
analog I/O modules in a remote chassis via a ControlNet® network.

For more information about ControlLogix ControlNet modules, see the ControlNet Network
Configuration User Manual, publication CNET-UM001.
For information about how to migrate from an existing ControlNet network to an EtherNet/IP™
network, see the ControlNet to EtherNet/IP Migration Reference Manual,
publication CNET-IN005.

Using RSNetWorx and The I/O configuration portion of the RSLogix 5000® programming software generates the
configuration data for each I/O module in the control system, whether the module is in a local
RSLogix 5000 Software or remote chassis. A remote chassis, also known as networked, contains the I/O module but
not the module’s owner-controller. A remote chassis can be connected to the controller via a
scheduled connection on the ControlNet network or an EtherNet/IP network.

RSLogix 5000 configuration data is transferred to the controller during the program download
and later transferred to the appropriate I/O modules. I/O modules in the local chassis, and
modules in a remote chassis connected via the EtherNet/IP network, or unscheduled
connections on the ControlNet network, are ready to run as soon as the configuration data has
been downloaded. However, to enable scheduled connections to I/O modules on the ControlNet
network, you must schedule the network by using RSNetWorx for ControlNet software.
Running RSNetWorx™ software transfers configuration data to I/O modules on a scheduled
ControlNet network and establishes a network update time (NUT) for the ControlNet network
that is compliant with the desired communication options that are specified for each module
during configuration.

Anytime a controller references a scheduled connection to I/O modules on a scheduled

ControlNet network, you must run RSNetWorx software to configure the ControlNet network.

See the following general steps when configuring I/O modules.

1. Configure all I/O modules for a given controller by using RSLogix 5000 programming
software and download that information to the controller.
2. If the I/O configuration data references a scheduled connection to a module in a remote
chassis that is connected via the ControlNet network, run RSNetWorx for ControlNet
software to schedule the network.
3. After running RSNetWorx software, perform an online save of the RSLogix 5000 project
so the configuration information that RSNetWorx software sends to the controller is
saved.

IMPORTANT You must run RSNetWorx for ControlNet software whenever a new I/O
module is added to a scheduled ControlNet chassis. When a module is
permanently removed from a remote chassis, we recommend that you
run RSNetWorx for ControlNet software to reschedule the network and
optimize the allocation of network bandwidth.

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Remote Input Modules Consider the case of an analog I/O module that is connected to the owner controller via a
scheduled ControlNet® network. In this case, the RPI and real-time sample interval define
Connected Via ControlNet when the module multicasts data within its own chassis. Only the RPI value, however,
Network determines how often the owner controller receives module data over the network.
The specified RPI not only instructs the module to multicast data within its own chassis, but
reserves a spot in the data stream that flows across the ControlNet network. The timing of this
reserved spot does not coincide with the exact RPI value. The control system makes sure that
the owner controller receives data at least as often as the specified requested packet interval.
Input Module in Remote Chassis with Requested Packet Interval Reserving Spot in Flow of Data

Owner Controller ControlNet Bridge ControlNet Bridge Input Module

Input data in remote chassis at

RTS and RPI rates

ControlNet Network
Input data at least as often as RPI

The reserved spot in the network data stream and the module real-time sample is
asynchronous. So there are best and worst case scenarios as to when the owner controller
receives updated channel data from the module in a networked chassis.
• Best Case Scenario - the module performs a real-time sample multicast with updated
channel data just before the reserved network slot is made available. In this case, the
remotely located owner controller receives the data almost immediately.
• Worst Case Scenario - the module performs a real-time sample multicast just after
the reserved network slot has passed. In this case, the owner controller does not
receive updated data until the next scheduled network slot.

RPI, not real-time sample interval, dictates when module data is sent over the network.
Therefore, we recommend that you set the RPI less than or equal to the real-time sample
interval. This setting helps make sure that the owner controller receives updated channel data
with each receipt of data.

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Remote Output Modules The RPI value instructs the controller to multicast output data within its own chassis, and
reserves a spot in the stream of data that flows across the ControlNet network. These
Connected Via ControlNet conditions occur when remote analog output modules are connected to the owner controller
Network via a scheduled ControlNet network.
The timing of this reserved spot does or does not coincide with the exact value of the
requested packet interval. However, the control system makes sure that the output module
receives data at least as often as the specified requested RPI.
Output Module in Remote Chassis with Requested Packet Interval Reserving a Spot in Flow of Data
.

Output Module
Owner Controller ControlNet Bridge ControlNet Bridge

Data sent from owner at Immediate backplane

module’s RPI rate transfers to module

ControlNet Network
Output data at least as often as RPI

The reserved spot on the network and when the controller sends the output data are
asynchronous. So there are best and worst case scenarios as to when the module receives the
output data from the controller in a networked chassis.
• Best Case Scenario - the controller sends the output data just before the reserved
network slot is available. In this case, the remotely located output module receives the
data almost immediately.
• Worst Case Scenario - the controller sends the data just after the reserved network
slot has passed. In this case, the module does not receive the data until the next
scheduled network slot.

IMPORTANT These best and worst case scenarios indicate the time that is required
for output data to transfer from the controller to the module once the
controller has produced it.
The scenarios do not consider when the module receives new data
(updated by the user program) from the controller. That result is a
function of the length of the user program and its asynchronous
relationship with the requested packet interval.

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Notes:

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Configure and Calibrate Modules With Older
Programming Software
This appendix features screen captures that show the configuration and calibration of a
1756-IF8IH or 1756-IF8H ControlLogix® HART analog I/O module with 1756 HART I/O Analog
Add-On Profile (AOP), version 8.01.04 or earlier installed for Studio 5000 Logix Designer®
application, version 35 or earlier. The procedures are similar for all HART analog I/O modules
running this configuration.

Add a New Module Follow these steps to add a ControlLogix HART analog I/O module to your Studio 5000 Logix
Designer® application project.

IMPORTANT You can’t change any field in these tabs if you are in Hard Run mode.
Hard Run mode means that the keyswitch is in the Run position.
1. From the I/O Configuration tree, right-click the 1756 backplane and select New Module.

2. In the Select Module Type dialog, find and select the module that you want to add.

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3. Select Create.
The New Module dialog appears.

4. On the General tab:

a. Enter a name for the module.
b. Select the slot number that matches the physical slot number of the chassis housing
the module.
c. To use the default configuration, select OK.

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Customize Your Module To create a custom configuration for your module, select Change on the General tab.

The Module Definition dialog appears.

Use the settings on the Module Definition dialog to:

• Define the module's series and revision.
• Select the electronic keying.
• Configure the connection and data formats.
Parameter Action Values
Select the series letter that matches the label on the side of your
Series Pull-down menu
module.
Select the revision number that matches the label on the side of
Revision your module; make sure that the minor revision number also Pull-down menu
matches.
• Exact Match
Select the electronic keying method
Electronic Keying • Compatible Module (default)
See Electronic Keying on page 20 for more information
• Disable Keying
• Data - has more tabs on the Module Properties dialog than
Listen-only because of configuration settings for alarms
Connection Select the connection type
• Listen-only - has no configuration data, does not send output data
See Listen-only Mode on page 26 for more information.
• Analog Only
• Analog and HART PV
Input Data Select the input data mode
• Analog and HART by Channel
See HART Configuration for more information.
Select whether to enable the Configure HART Device feature. This
feature is available only for the 1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH modules Values that can be added in the HART Command tab are PV Damping
when the data format is Analog and HART by Channel. If you select
Configure HART Device Yes, a HART Command tab is added to the configuration dialog, in (seconds), PV Units, PV Upper Range, PV Lower Range, PV Transfer
Function.
which you specify configuration values to be sent to the HART
device.
Coordinated System Time Not configurable Timestamped
Data Format Not configurable Float

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HART Configuration
The Input Data selection that you make in the Module Definition dialog determines how HART
field device data can be accessed. Access the Module Definition dialog from the General tab.

HART field device data is gathered through the automatic collection of HART Field Device
Process Variables and Health information. You can also access HART field device data with
pass-through messages. See Use a CIP MSG to get HART Data on page 167 and Use HART
Modules with Asset Management Software on page 181 for more information.

This table shows which configuration options provide HART data in the input tag and which
provide pass-through message access.
HART Data Configuration Options
Enable HART Checkbox Pass-through Message Access for MSG or
Input Data Format HART Data Input Tag Present?
(Configuration Tab) Asset Management
Not selected No
Analog only No
Selected Yes
Fields present in tag, but data for this
Not selected No
Analog and HART PV channel not valid
Selected Yes Yes
Fields present in tag, but data for this
Not selected No
Analog and HART by Channel channel not valid
Selected Yes Yes

Even if you aren’t enabling HART on all channels, the Analog and HART PV input tag includes
space for the data. However, this data space is marked with a HART Fault to indicate that the
data isn’t valid. This feature lets you add HART instruments later without disturbing the tag
layout.

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Set Module Connection Use the following information to make selections on the Connection tab.

Parameter Description
Defines when the module multicasts its data onto the local chassis
Requested Packet Interval backplane.
Helps prevent connection to the module. Use only if you do not want
Inhibit Module the module to be put into service.
Major Fault on Controller If Connection Fails The Logix controller performs a major fault if communication to this
While in Run Mode I/O module fails.
Appears only for HART analog modules that use the Logix Designer
application version 18 or later in a remote EtherNet/IP chassis.
Use Unicast Connection over EtherNet/IP™ Use the default checkbox if there are no other controllers in ‘Listen-
Only’ mode.
Clear the checkbox if there are other ‘listening’ controllers in the
system.

View Module Information The Module Info tab displays module and status information. This tab is populated with data
that comes directly from the module. The information on this window is displayed when the
project is online.

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Status
The Status box in the right-hand column of the Module Info tab displays the current
operational stats of the module.
Parameter Description
Major Fault None, Unrecoverable, or Recoverable.
None, Unrecoverable, or Recoverable.
Minor Fault Recoverable can mean that you have a channel fault such as wire off.
Internal State Indicates the module mode.
Indicates if an owner controller that is connected to the module configured the module. Once
Configured a module is configured, it stays configured until the module is reset or power is cycled, even
if the owner drops connection to the module.(1)
Owned Indicates if an owner controller is connected to the module.(1)
Displays Match or Mismatch as described in the table. This field does not account for the
Electronic Keying or Minor Revision selections for the module as specified on the General tab.
Displays If the Physical Module
Agrees with what is specified on the General tab. For the Match condition to
Module Identity exist, the following items must agree:
• Vendor
Match
• Module type (the combination of product type and product code for a
particular vendor)
• Major revision
Mismatch Does not agree with what is specified on the General tab.
(1) This information applies to the I/O module only and does not apply to adapters, scanners, bridges, or other communication
modules.

Coordinated System Time (CST)

The CST box in the lower, left-hand column of the Module Info tab provides the following
information.
Parameter Description
Timer Hardware Displays OK or faulted for the timer hardware.
Displays yes if the module timer is coordinated with the master. Displays no if it
Timer Sync’ed isn’t. This indicates if a CST master is providing a time reference to the module.
Configure a controller to be the CST Time Master on the Controller Properties tab.

Refresh or Reset Module

Select Refresh to refresh the information or select Reset Module to reset the module to its
power-up state.

IMPORTANT Resetting the module breaks connections and restores output signals
to default conditions.

Apply Changes
If the following conditions exist when you select Apply or OK, the information is automatically
sent to the controller:
• You’re online in Program, Remote Program, or Remote Run mode, and
• This controller is the owner controller, and
• You’ve changed the module configuration in the software.

The controller tries to send the information to the module (if the module connection isn’t
inhibited). If you do not select OK or Apply, your changes aren’t sent to the controller.

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Configure Channels The following information describes how to configure the module channels. Differences
among the modules are noted.

Changes made to the parameters in the

Channel box apply only to the individual
channel that is selected.

Changes made to these parameters apply

to all channels.

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Configure Individual Input Channels

With an individual channel selected, use this table to configure the parameters in the Channel
box that apply to the individual channels.
Available in Hard Run
Parameter Action Notes Mode?
• If HART is enabled, the input range must be 0…20 mA or 4…20 mA.
• When HART isn’t enabled for a channel:
– HART messages aren’t sent on this channel.
– HART pass-through messages aren’t sent.
– HART data for this channel isn’t updated in the input tag.
• If you select a HART PV or HART by Channel input tag on the General tab, process
data (PV, SV, TV, and FV) from the HART instrument is included in the input tag. If you
selected Analog only, the additional process data isn’t included in the input tag.
• Regardless of the choice of input tag, HART communication can be enabled for each
Select or unselect for the selected channel to provide pass-through HART message access.
Enable HART No
channel. If Enable HART isn’t selected, this pass-through message access isn’t available.
• We recommend that you Enable HART for any channel that has a connected HART
device. This selection is so that information can be displayed on the HART Device
Info tab and accessed by FactoryTalk® AssetCentre software.
• You can select Enable HART on some channels and not on others if only some
channels have HART field devices attached.
• On the 1756-IF8H and 1756-OF8H modules, all channels share the HART modem. For
these modules, HART response time is better if you enable only the needed HART
channels. The other modules (1756-IF16H, 1756-IF16IH, 1756-IF8IH, and 1756-OF8IH)
have a separate HART modem for each channel.
Enter values for High Signal, Low
Scaling Signal, High Engineering, and Low See Module Resolution on page 240 for more information. No
Engineering.
Select a value from the pull-down • 0…20 mA or 4…20 mA is required for HART.
Input Range No
menu. • The 1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH do not support voltage ranges.
• The default value is 0.00.
Enter a value from
Sensor Offset • The offset value is in engineering units. No
-9,999,999…99,999,999 (float).
• The Sensor Offset is added to the data value to determine signal level.
This field is a first-order lag filter that smooths input transitions. It’s called a digital
Select a filter time constant value filter because it’s calculated in the software by the module, not by a hardware filter.
Digital Filter Each channel has its own digital filter value. So each channel can have a unique digital No
from 0…20100 ms. filter setting to accommodate the specific device that is attached to that channel. For
the module filter, one value is applied for all channels.
For descriptions of the other boxes, such as Real Time Sample (RTS), see Configure All Input Channels on page 238.

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Configure Individual Output Channels

With an individual channel selected, use this table to configure the parameters in the Channel
box that apply to the individual channels.

Available in Hard
Parameter Action Notes Run Mode?
• Unselected by default.
• Output range must be 0…20 mA or 4…20 mA.
• When a channel isn’t enabled:
– HART messages aren’t sent on this channel.
– HART pass-through messages aren’t sent.
– HART data for this channel isn’t updated in the input tag.
• If you selected a HART PV or HART by Channel input tag on the General tab, process data (PV, SV,
TV, and FV) from the HART instrument is included in the input tag. If you selected Analog only, the
Enable HART Select or clear process data isn’t included in the input tag. No
• Regardless of the choice of input tag, HART communication can be enabled for each channel to
provide pass-through HART message access. If Enable HART isn’t selected, this pass-through
message access isn’t available.
• We recommend you Enable HART for any channel that has a HART device that is connected so
that information can be displayed on the HART Device Info tab.
• One reason to disable HART communication is that each channel that is enabled requires time to
scan, so enabling unnecessary channels reduces performance on the others.
Enter scaling values for High
Scaling Signal, Low Signal, High See Scaling to Engineering Units on page 236 for more information. No
Engineering, and Low Engineering
Output Range Choose a value from the 0…20 mA or 4…20 mA is required for HART. No
pull-down menu
• The default value is 0.00.
Sensor Offset Enter a value from • The offset value is in engineering units. No
-9,999,999…99,999,999 (float)
• The Sensor Offset is added to the data value to determine signal level.
• Select this option to cause the module to hold the output signal unchanged until the output value
received from the controller in the ChxData field is within 0.1% of the value being held. The
output holds when the following occurs:
– Powerup occurs (holds at zero)
– A new connection is established (brings it out of fault state and it holds at the fault value from
the previous configuration).
Hold for – The controller returns to Run mode after Program mode (continues to hold at the configured
Select or clear value that was held in Program mode. No
Initialization
• The output channel holding lets the controller synchronize with the output, enables smooth
output transitions and avoids rapid transients when control resumes from an interruption.
• The output can be ramping to the configured hold value when the transition occurs. In this case,
it continues the ramp until it completes or until the output value from the controller is within the
0.1% of the output signal. When the Hold for Initialization option isn’t selected, the output
switches as quickly as possible to the first value commanded by the controller.

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Scaling to Engineering Units

Channel data values in the output tag can be in engineering units such as kg, m, or percent. To
configure the relationship between engineering units and the physical signal in volts or mA, set
the Low and High Signal and the Low and High Engineering values.

For example, suppose that you have a temperature transmitter that produces 4 mA current at
-180 °C (-292 °F) and 20 mA current at +750 °C (1,382 °F). If you want to use °C in your control
program, configure the values as shown in this table.
Signal Engineering
High 20 750
Low 4 -180

If you’re using HART field devices, we recommend setting Engineering High and Low to the field
device Upper Range and Lower Range Values. This selection is so that the field device and
module use the same engineering units. If online, these values are displayed on the HART
Device Info tab.
Scaling High and Low Signal

Set the High and Low Signal values for the module. The High Signal value must be greater than
the Low Signal value.

Range(1) Low Limit High Limit

-10…10V -10.00 10.00
0…20 mA 0.00 20.00
4…20 mA 4.00 20.00
0…5V 0.00 5.00
0…10V 0.00 10.00
(1) Voltage ranges aren’t available in 1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH modules.

Scaling High Engineering

Set the High Engineering value for the module. The High Engineering value must not equal the
Low Engineering value. This value is in engineering units and corresponds with a signal value
equal to the High signal.

Valid values are in the range of -10,000,000…100,000,000. The default value is 100.00.

Scaling High Engineering appears dimmed in Hard Run mode.

Scaling Low Engineering

Set the Low Engineering value for the module. The Low Engineering value must not equal the
High Engineering value. This value is in engineering units and corresponds with a signal value
equal to the Low signal.

Valid values are in the range of -10,000,000…100,000,000. The default value is 0.00.

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Scaling Example

To configure the module to tell you how full a tank is, you would configure scaling to give you
0% when the tank is empty and 100% when the tank is full. Suppose the sensor that measures
the tank signals 4.5 mA when the tank is empty and 17 mA when the tank is full. You would
configure scaling as shown.

This configuration creates a relationship between the electrical signal the tank gauge
generates and the number sent to the Logix Controller for use in the control system.
Graphically, the relationship looks like this:

The module measures signals slightly higher and lower than the sensor provides for this tank.
Setting the High or Low Engineering Units does not limit the values to within that range. The
module still measures signals from 4…20 mA. In this example, if the module senses 20 mA, it
reports that the tank is 124% full. A signal of 0 mA is reported as -4% full, or ‘less than empty’.

To have the tank level reported in liters instead of percent, put the capacity of the tank as the
High Engineering value. If you have a 750 liter tank, as in the previous example, put 750
instead of 100 and you get the scaling relationship shown.

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Configure All Input Channels

Use this table to configure the parameters on the Configuration tab that apply to all channels.
Available in Hard
Parameter Action Notes Run Mode?
• Determines the interval of time at which updated information is supplied to the controller.
• The default is 88.
Real Time Sample (RTS) Select a value from No
0…10,000 ms. • See Real Time Sample (RTS) on page 22 for more information.
• See the Real-Time Sample Values table on page 238 for RTS choices available for each Module Filter
setting.
• Because the digital HART communication signals are in the 1200…2400 Hz range, the module filter
Select a value from can’t be set to 1000 Hz if HART is enabled.
Module Filter (-3 dB) No
the pull-down menu. • See the Module Filter Values table on page 240 to select a value.
• See Module Filter on page 30 (1756-IF8H) or page 51 (1756-IF8IH) for more information.
• HART replies that are received from the Field Device in response to pass-through messages that have
been sent are kept for this long. Retrieve them within this time or the module discards them.
Select a value from
Keep HART Replies • The default is 15. No
1…255 s. IMPORTANT: We do not recommend a value of less than 15 seconds.
• See Use a CIP MSG to get HART Data on page 167 for more information.
• Determines how often pass-through messages occur.
– Once per two channels scanned (default)- After two channels have PVs scanned to the input tag, a
pass-through message is sent (if one is pending).
– Once per module scan - Select this value if you want to minimize the impact pass-through
Select a value from message clients have on reading the PVs into the input tag.
Pass through(1) the pull-down menu. – Once per channel scan - After each channel has its PVs scanned to the input tag, a pass-through No
message is sent (if one is pending). Select this value if you want to give pass-through messages
from clients, such as FactoryTalk AssetCentre, higher priority than reading PV, SV, TV, FV, and field
device health into the input tag. See the Input Module Pass-through Setting, Ratio, and Priority
table on page 238 for more information.
(1) Series B modules do not support Pass-through Setting. Pass-through scanning is fixed at one pass-through per channel scan on Series B modules.

Real-Time Sample Values

Module Filter, Hz Low Limit, ms High Limit, ms
10 488
15 328
20 248
50 88
10000
60 88
100 (default) 56
250 28
1000 18

Input Module Pass-through Setting, Ratio, and Priority

Setting Scan: Pass-through Ratio Gives Priority to
Once per channel scan 1:1 Asset management
Once per two channels scanned 1:2 Default setting
Once per module scan 1:8 Input tag scan

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Configure All Output Module Channels

Use this table to configure the parameters on the Configuration tab that apply to all channels
of an output module.
All Channels Configuration Parameters
Available in Hard Run
Parameter Action Notes Mode?
• HART pass-through message replies are kept for this time. HART replies that are received from the
Field Device in response to pass-through messages that you have sent are kept for this long. You
Keep HART Select a value from must retrieve them within this time or the module discards them.
Replies 1…255 s No
• The default is 15.
IMPORTANT: We do not recommend a value of less than 15 seconds.
• Determines how often pass-through messages occur.
– Once per two channels scanned (default)- After 2 channels have PVs scanned to the input tag, a
pass-through message is sent (if one is pending).
– Once per module scan - Select this value if you want to minimize the impact pass-through message
Select a value from the clients have on reading the PVs into the input tag.
Pass through(1) pull-down menu – Once per channel scan - After each channel has its PVs scanned to the input tag, a pass-through No
message is sent (if one is pending). Select this value if you want to give pass-through messages
from clients such as FactoryTalk AssetCentre higher priority than reading PV, SV, TV, FV, and field
device health into the input tag. See the Output Module Pass-through Setting, Ratio, and Priority
table on page 239 for more information.
(1) Series B modules do not support Pass-through Setting. Pass-through scanning is fixed at one pass-through per channel scan on Series B modules.

Output Module Pass-through Setting, Ratio, and Priority

Setting Scan:Pass-through ratio Gives priority to
Once per channel scan 1:1 Asset management
Once per two channels scanned 1:2 Default setting
Once per module scan 1:8 Input tag scan

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Module Resolution
Resolution is the smallest amount of change that the module can detect.

Resolution is sometimes expressed in bits. If 16 bits of resolution are available, the module can
detect 65536 different signal values. If configured for 4…20 mA, it could discern the difference
between 10…10.0003 mA, but it wouldn’t distinguish between10…10.0002 mA.

Resolution affects how the module measures analog signals. Scaling converts the analog
signal to Engineering Units for convenience in your control system. In the previous 16-bit
example and the 750 liter tank example in the previous section, you would have a resulting
resolution of 0.0146 liters. As the tank fills, the volume reading could jump from a reading of
250 liters to 250.015 liters without displaying any values between. Because of sampling,
filtering, and RPI, you can see more or fewer intermediate values, depending on the fill rate.
The resolution of analog input modules depends on the module and the filter configuration. To
measure a rapidly changing signal, a configuration with less resolution is used. For
information about the resolution available, see the following locations.
Available Resolution for This Module Page
1756-IF8H 30
1756-IF8IH 51
1756-IF16H 68
1756-IF16IH 85
1756-OF8H 98
1756-OF8IH 111

IMPORTANT Because these modules must provide for possible calibration

inaccuracies, the resolution values represent the available analog-to-
digital or digital-to-analog counts over the selected range, including a
small amount of Overrange and Underrange.

Module Filter Values

Module Filter, Hz C.ModuleFilter
(1) 0
10
15 7
20 6
50 1
60 (default) 2
100 3
250 4
1000(2) 5
(1) 10 Hz not supported in the 1756-IF16H or 1756-IF16IH modules.
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Set Input Module Alarms - The following information describes how to configure the parameters on the Alarm tab for the
1756-IF8H and 1756-IF8IH modules. For more information, see Process Alarms on page 33 or
1756-IF8H, 1756-IF8IH page 54, and Rate Alarm on page 33 or page 54.

With an individual channel selected, use these parameters to configure the alarms.
Alarm Tab Parameters
Available in
Parameter Action Notes Hard Run Mode?
• The High Engineering and Low Engineering parameters on the Configuration tab set the maximum and
minimum values for these alarms.
• Alarm thresholds are in engineering units.
Process Alarms
• To change the trigger points by whole numbers only, hold down the shift key while dragging the flag on
the slider bar.
• A deadband appears around each value.
• Sets the level of input to a channel that causes the module to set the High High alarm.
High High (HH) Enter the values or • The alarm remains active until the input returns below this level by more than the deadband.
drag the • If Latch Process Alarms is selected, the ChXHHAlarm indication remains set until explicitly cleared.
corresponding No
flags on the slider • Sets the level of input to a channel that causes the module to set the High alarm.
High (HI) bar to set the • The alarm remains until the input returns below this level by more than the deadband.
values. • If Latch Process Alarms is selected, the ChXLAlarm indication remains set until explicitly cleared.
• Sets the level of input on a channel that causes the module to set the Low alarm.
Low (LO) • The alarm remains until the input returns above this level by more than the deadband.
• If Latch Process Alarms is selected, the ChXLAlarm indication remains set until explicitly cleared.
• Set the level of input to a channel that causes the module to set a Low Low alarm.
Low Low (LL) • The alarm remains until the input returns above this level, more than the deadband.
• If Latch Process Alarms is selected, the ChXLLAlarm indication remains set until explicitly cleared.
Disable All Alarms Select Disables all alarms for a channel. No
Maintains an alarm triggered condition for any of the process alarms, even after the condition ceases. The
Latch Process Alarms Select No
alarm unlatches only with an explicit message that acknowledges the alarm.
When enabled, a Rate Alarm indication remains set, even when the alarm condition returns to normal. This
Latch Rate Alarm Select latch lets you maintain the alarm even after the condition ceases. The alarm unlatches only with an explicit No
message that acknowledges the alarm.

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Alarm Tab Parameters (Continued)

Available in
Parameter Action Notes Hard Run Mode?
• Select a value at which an alarm, once set, does not disable as long as the input value remains within the
deadband range of the alarm trigger point. (This value in combination with the process alarms creates
the range.) This configuration helps prevent the alarm from cycling on and off if the process value hovers
Enter a value from near the alarm threshold.
Deadband No
0.00…99,999,999. • The alarm deadband can be only half the distance between high and low alarm limits.
• The default is 0.00
• For related information, see Alarm Deadband on page 33.
• Enter a Maximum Ramp Rate value to trigger a Rate Alarm when the input signal rate of change exceeds
Enter an alarm the setpoint.
Rate Alarm limit value from • This configuration is useful for detecting rapid process changes. No
0.00…99,999,999. • The default is 0.00
• Set this alarm in engineering units/second.
• Unlatches all alarms.
Unlatch All Select Yes
• Isn’t available when the project is offline.
• Unlatches the adjacent alarm condition.
Unlatch Select Yes
• Isn’t available when the project is offline.

Set Output Module Behavior The 1756-OF8H and 1756-OF8IH modules have an Output State tab. With an individual channel
selected, the Output State tab lets you program output behavior in Program and Fault modes.

Ramp Rate
The Ramp Rate limits the speed at which an analog output signal can change. This value helps
prevent fast transitions in output from damaging equipment that the output controls. This
feature is available in Run mode. Ramping in Run mode and the ramp rate are set on the
Limits tab.

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For the 1756-OF8IH module with Configure HART Device set to Yes, ramping in Run mode and
ramp rate are set on the Output State tab.

Output State in Program Mode

These parameters aren’t available in Hard Run mode.
Configures the Output Channel for the Following When the Controller
Selecting Transitions from Run to Program Mode
Hold Last State Leave the current output at its last value.
Go to the specific value when the owner controller is switched into Program mode.
User-Defined Value If you select this, enter a value from 9,999,999…99,999,999, default is 0.
If Hold Last State - this field is disabled.
User-Defined Value - select if you want the output to ramp to the user-defined value
Ramp to User-Defined Value at the specified ramp rate. The ramp rate is selected from the output Limits tab.
If unselected, the output signal steps to the User-Defined Value immediately on
entering Program mode.

Output State in Fault Mode

These parameters aren’t available in Hard Run mode.

The module enters Program mode state if the Connection from Logix is inhibited. If
communication later fails, all channels of the module remain in Program mode.

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Select To configure the output module to one of these

Hold Last State Leave the output signal at its last value.
Go to a specific value if a fault occurs. If you select this parameter, enter a value from
User-Defined Value -9,999,999…99,999,999, default is 0.
If Hold Last State - This field is disabled.
If User-Defined Value - You can select this if you want the output to ramp to the user-
Ramp to User-Defined defined value at the specified ramp rate. The ramp rate is selected on the output
Value Limits tab.
If unselected, the output signal steps to the user-defined value immediately on
entering Fault mode.

The output signal goes to Fault mode when the controller faults or when communication
between an output module and its controller is lost. Output State in Fault Mode appears
dimmed in Hard Run mode.

Communication Failure
If communication fails while in Run mode, the output signal goes to its Fault Mode state. If
communication fails while in Program mode, the output signal behaves as follows.
Select To
Leave outputs in Program mode state Leave the output signal at the configured Program mode value
Change output signal at configured Fault mode value if a
Change output to Fault mode state communication fails (connection from controller breaks)

Set Output Module Limits Use this information to configure the parameters on the Limits tab.

With an individual channel selected, use these parameters to configure the limits.
Output Module Limits Parameters
Available in
Parameter Action Notes Hard Run Mode?
• The High Engineering and Low Engineering parameters on the Configuration tab set the maximum and minimum
values for these alarms.
Limits Enter the • Clamp limits are in engineering units.
values or drag • To change the trigger points by whole numbers, hold down the shift key while dragging the flag on the slider bar.
the
corresponding • See the Limit Example below for further explanation. No
flags on the • The highest value that an output channel can reach in the control process.
High Clamp (HI) slider bar to
• -9,999,999…99,999,999, default is 100.00.
set the values.
• The lowest value that an output channel can reach in the control process.
Low Clamp (LO)
• -9,999,999…99,999,999, default is 0.

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Output Module Limits Parameters (Continued)

Available in
Parameter Action Notes Hard Run Mode?
• Enables ramping in Run mode.
Ramp in Select • Ramping occurs between the current output level and any new output value received. No
Run Mode
• If ramping is enabled, the output can change only at the configured ramp rate limit.
Enter a value • Defines the maximum rate of change an output can make in engineering units/second.
from • Serves as a trigger point for a Ramp Rate Limit alarm when the Ramp in Run mode is selected.
Ramp Rate 9,999,9999… No
999,999,999, • Can also be uses to ramp a user-defined value in Program or Fault mode.
default is 0. • A non-editable copy of Ramp Rate is shown on the Output State tab.
• Unlatches all alarms.
Unlatch All Select Yes
• Isn’t available when the project is offline.
• Unlatches the adjacent alarm condition.
Unlatch Select Yes
• Isn’t available when the project is offline.
Disable All Alarms Select Disables all alarms for a channel. No
Maintains the high and low limit alarms even after the condition ceases. The high and low limit alarm is set if the
Latch Limit requested output is beyond the clamp limit (>High or <Low). This is useful if you want to detect a transient alarm
Select No
Alarms condition and preserve its indication until the alarm is explicitly unlatched. Select Unlatch to unlatch an alarm, or
send a Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) message using the MSG instruction.
When enabled, a Rate Alarm indication remains set, even when the alarm condition returns to normal. This latch lets
Latch Rate Alarm Select you maintain the alarm even after the condition ceases. The alarm unlatches only with an explicit message that No
acknowledges the alarm.

Limit Example

If your output controls a valve positioner that’s configured to use Percent of Stroke for
engineering units, you can enter 0 as the Low Clamp and 62 for High Clamp. Enter 0 only if you
don’t want the valve to be over 62% open at any time for any reason. Even if a PIDE instruction
calculates the valve must open more to achieve process Setpoint, the output module clamps it
to 62% open.

Set HART Command - When Configure HART Device is set to Yes for the 1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH modules, a HART
Command tab appears in the Module Properties dialog.
1756-IF8IH, 1756-OF8IH

With an individual channel selected on the HART Command tab, you can specify the HART
device parameters for that channel. These values are sent to the HART device.

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Checkbox Parameter Description

Enable HART Device PV Damping Configuration PV Damping
Engineering units for the HART PV. Select
PV Units from the pull-down menu. See Appendix E
for a list of unit codes.
Highest value for PV in the specified
PV Upper Range
Enable HART Device PV Range Configuration engineering units.
Lowest value for PV in the specified
PV Lower Range engineering units.
PV Transfer Function Form of the PV transfer function. Select
from the pull-down menu.

View HART Device With an individual channel selected, the HART Device Info tab displays information about the
attached HART field device that the HART module collects.
Information

Enhanced diagnostic and

status codes are
available here depending
on your configuration.

• If you selected a Listen-Only communication format when you created the module, this
tab isn’t available.
• If HART isn’t enabled for this channel, Channel Not HART Enabled is displayed.

• If HART is enabled, but the HART Field Device isn’t responding, HART initializing is
displayed.

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HART Device Info Tab

Parameter Description
Channel Select a channel to display the parameters for the corresponding channel.
Refresh Select to update all attributes that are displayed on this tab for the corresponding channel.
Displays the tag name of the HART Field Device. The tag name is entered into the Field Device to
Tag indicate its location and purpose in the plant.
Displays the text that was entered in the Message parameter of the HART Field Device. The use
Message of this parameter can vary. One possible use is to store information such as who last calibrated
the device, or reference to documentation.
Displays the Descriptor field from the HART Field Device. The Descriptor is a text message that
Descriptor can be stored in the device to help identify the device or it can be used for other plant-specific
purposes.
Displays the date that is entered in the device. This date is often used to record the last
Date calibration date, but it’s up to the end user to maintain it. It’s displayed in the format that is
selected for your computer with the Regional and Language settings on the Control Panel.
Displays a Yes or No indicating if the HART Field Device is write protected. If a device is write
protected, some parameters can’t be changed via HART communication. Sometimes devices do
Write Protect not indicate that the configuration has changed when their write-protect setting changes. This
condition causes the previous value to remain displayed here. You can inhibit/uninhibit the
HART module to refresh this value.
Displays the manufacturer name (for example, Allen-Bradley or Endress + Hauser) or the
Manufacturer ID numeric value for the manufacturer. Use the Company Identification Code table as a guide, as
shown in Appendix E.
Displays the device type for Endress + Hauser devices or a numeric value for all other
manufacturer devices. Device type indicates the type of the device of the manufacturer, or
Device Type product name. For example, Cerabar S pressure transmitters from Endress + Hauser have
Device Type 7.
Displays a number that represents the device ID. Device ID is a serial number that is assigned by
Device ID the manufacturer that is unique among all devices that are produced by that manufacturer.
Displays a number that represents the final assembly number. The Final Assembly Number is
Final Assembly used for identifying the materials and electronics that comprise the field device. It’s normally
Number changed when electronics or other components are upgraded in the field. In some instances,
this number references a drawing number.
Channel status is available only for:
• 1756-IF8H and 1756-OF8H firmware revision 2.002 or later
Status
• 1756-IF16H firmware revision 1.002 or later
• 1756-IF16IH firmware revision 1.001 or later
Device status is available only for:
• 1756-IF8H and 1756-OF8H firmware revision 2.002 or later
Diagnostic Code
• 1756-IF16H firmware revision 1.002 or later
• 1756-IF16IH firmware revision 1.001 or later
In HART, the Primary Variable (PV) is signaled on the 4…20 mA analog channel. It can also be
read back using HART messages. In many HART devices, the relationship between the PV and
the analog signal can be adjusted. This area displays the following Process Variable attributes:
• Upper Range Value - to use the same engineering units in your Logix controller as in the Field
Device, enter this value in High Engineering on the Configuration tab.
PV • Lower Range Value - to use the same engineering units in your Logix controller as in the Field
Device, enter this value in Low Engineering on the Configuration tab.
• Damping
• Transfer Function - describes how the HART field device transforms the signal on its
transducer to the PV. Usually Linear, but sometimes Square Root (for example, for flow), or
other relationships.
Displays the following revision attributes.
• Universal - denotes the version of the HART specification to which the device conforms.
Revision • Device
• Software
• Hardware

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Set HART Device Information (1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH Modules)

For the 1756-IF8IH and 1756-OF8IH modules with Configure HART Device set to Yes, a Set Device
Info button appears on the HART Device Info tab. The Set Device Info button is enabled when
the controller is on line and not in hard run mode. Selecting Set Device Info displays a dialog
that lets you specify a tag name, message, and descriptor for the HART device on the selected
channel. You can enter values in the text fields or copy existing entries that are already stored
on the device. When you select OK, the specified values are sent to the device via HART
messages.

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Calibrate a Module Follow these steps to calibrate your module and view the calibration data that is exchanged
via CIP™ messages for each channel.

IMPORTANT The module must not be in Implicit Protected Mode. We recommend

that you inhibit your module prior to calibration.

1. On the Connection tab, select Inhibit Module.

2. Select Apply.
3. On the Calibration Tab, select Start Calibration.

A warning appears, asking if you want to continue.

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4. Select OK.
The Calibration Wizard appears.

5. Select the desired channels for calibration, and use the radio button to calibrate all
simultaneously, or individually.

IMPORTANT When calibrating multiple channels of a 1756-IF8H module in voltage

mode, in order to get the best accuracy (especially for the 5V range),
channels must be calibrated individually with a single voltage source.
One voltage source cannot be applied to all channels in parallel if 5V
accuracy is important.
6. Select Next.
The Attach Low Reference Voltage Signals dialog appears.

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7. Attach a calibrated precision voltage source to the channel.

8. Set the current source to the low reference voltage.
9. Select Next.

The status of the channel after calibrating for a low reference will appear.
10. If any channel reports an error, return to step 8 and select Retry until the channel
calibration status is OK.
If the error persists indefinitely, select Stop to exit calibration. The channel remains
calibrated to the accuracy level achieved at factory, or the last field calibration.
11. Once the channel status is OK, select Next to proceed to the next channel.
12. Once the status of all the channels is OK, select Next.
The Attach High Reference Voltage Signals dialog appears.

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13. Set the current source to the high reference voltage.

14. Select Next.

The status of the channel after calibrating for a high reference will appear.
15. If any channel reports an error, return to step 13 and select Retry until the channel
calibration status is OK.
If the error persists indefinitely, select Stop to exit calibration. The channel remains
calibrated to the accuracy level achieved at factory, or the last field calibration.
16. Once the channel status is OK, select Next to proceed to the next channel.
17. Once the status of all the channels is OK, select Next.
The Calibration Completed dialog appears.

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18. Select 'Finish' to close the dialog.

The Calibration tab is updated with the most recent calibration data.

This table describes the data that is displayed on the Calibration tab.
Parameter Description (All Fields Are Read-only)
Displays 0…20 mA for current channels or -10…10V for voltage channels, which
Calibration Range are based on the output range selection on the configuration tab.
Calibration Gain Displays the calibration gain when the module is on line.
Calibration Offset Displays the calibration offset when the module is on line.
Displays OK or Error, depending on the result of the last calibration, when the
Calibration Status module is on line.
Displays the date on which a successful calibration was most recently
Last Successful Calibration performed.

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The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout this manual.

balanced circuit 1) A circuit whose two sides are electrically alike and symmetrical to a common reference
point, usually ground. 2) Contrasted with unbalanced circuit (page 257).

broadcast Data transmissions to all addresses.

CIP Acronym for Common Industrial Protocol; a communication protocol, or language, between
industrial devices. CIP™ provides seamless communication for devices on DeviceNet®,
ControlNet®, and EtherNet/IP™ networks.

compatible match An Electronic Keying Protection mode that requires the physical module and the module that is
configured in the software to match according to vendor, catalog number, and major revision.
The minor revision of the module must be greater than or equal to that configured.

connection The continuous communication mechanism from the controller to an I/O module in the control
system.

ControlBus The backplane that is used by the 1756 chassis.

coordinated system time (CST) Timer value, which is kept synchronized for all modules within one ControlBus™ chassis. The
CST is a 64-bit number with microsecond resolution.

differential 1) Pertaining to a method of signal transmission through two wires. The transmission always
has opposite states. The signal data is the polarity difference between the wires; when one is
high, the other is low. Neither wire is grounded. The circuit can be either a balanced circuit, a
floating circuit, or a circuit with a high-impedance path to ground from either end. Used
regarding encoders, analog I/O circuits, and communication circuits. 2) Contrasted with
single-ended (page 256).

direct connection An I/O connection, where the controller establishes an individual connection with I/O modules.

disable keying An option that turns off all electronic keying to the module. Requires no attributes of the
physical module and the module that is configured in the software to match. A connection is
attempted to the module even if it is the wrong type.

download The process of transferring the contents of a project on the workstation into the controller.

electronic keying A system feature that makes sure that physical module attributes are consistent with what
was configured in software.

exact match An Electronic Keying Protection mode that requires the physical module and the module that is
configured in the software to match identically, according to vendor, catalog number, major
revision, and minor revision.

field side Interface between user field wiring and I/O module. In this glossary, see related entry for
system side.

flash update The process of updating the firmware of the module.

fourth value (FV) Also abbreviated as QV for quaternary value, this dynamic variable contains the fourth value of
Device Variables, which are direct or indirect process measurements by a HART field device.

frequency shift keying A method of using frequency modulation to send digital information that is used by HART field
devices.

Hard Run mode Mode where keyswitch of controller is in Run position.

HART Acronym for highway addressable remote transducer.

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inhibit A ControlLogix® process that lets you configure an I/O module, but prevent it from
communicating with the owner-controller. In this case, the controller does not establish a
connection.

Input Data format Format that defines the type of information that is transferred between an I/O module and its
owner-controller. This format also defines the tags that are created for each I/O module.

interface module (IFM) A pre-wired removable terminal block (RTB).

listen-only connection An I/O connection that lets a controller monitor I/O module data without owning the module,
sending it a configuration, or controlling its outputs.

major revision A module revision that is updated any time there is a functional change to the module, and
results in an interface change with software.

minor revision A module revision that is updated any time there is a change to the module that does not
affect its function or software user interface.

multicast Data transmissions that reach a specific group of one or more destinations.

multiple owners A configuration setup where multiple owner-controllers use the same configuration
information to simultaneously own an input module.

network update time (NUT) The smallest repetitive time interval in which the data can be sent on a ControlNet network.
The NUT can be configured over the range from
2…100 ms using RSNetWorx™ software.

owner-controller The controller that creates and stores the primary configuration and communication
connection to a module.

primary value (PV) Dynamic variable that contains the primary value of Device Variables, which are direct or
indirect process measurements by a HART field device. See page 16 for more information.

Program mode In this mode, the controller program is not executing. Inputs are actively producing data.
Outputs are not actively controlled and go to their configured Program mode state.

remote connection An I/O connection where the controller establishes an individual connection with I/O modules
in a remote chassis.

removable terminal block (RTB) Field wiring connector for I/O modules.

removal and insertion under power ControlLogix feature that lets you install or remove a module or RTB while power is applied.
(RIUP)

requested packet interval (RPI) A configurable parameter that defines when the module will multicast data.

Run mode In this mode, the controller program is executing. Inputs are actively producing data. Outputs
are actively controlled.

secondary value (SV) Dynamic variable that contains the secondary value of Device Variables, which are direct or
indirect process measurements by a HART field device.

service A system feature that is performed on user demand.

single-ended 1) Unbalanced, as when one side is grounded. See unbalanced circuit (page 257) 2) Contrasted
with differential (page 255).

system side Backplane side of the interface to the I/O module. In this glossary, see related entry for field
side.

tag A named area of the memory of the controller where data is stored like a variable.

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third value (TV) Dynamic variable that contains the tertiary, or third, value of Device Variables, which are
direct or indirect process measurements by a HART field device.

timestamping ControlLogix process that stamps a change in input, output, or diagnostic data with a time
reference that indicates when that change occurred.

unbalanced circuit 1) A circuit whose two sides are electrically dissimilar, as when one side is grounded. 2)
Contrasted with balanced circuit (page 255).

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Numerics 1756-OF8H module

analog and HART by channel tags 108
1756-IF16H module analog and HART PV tags 107
analog and HART by channel tags 80 analog only tags 106
analog and HART PV tags 79 configuration tags 105
analog only tags 78 data formats 97
channel faults 76 fault reporting 101
configuration tags 77 features 97
data formats 67 input tags
fault reporting 74, 89 analog and HART PV 124
features 67 input tags, analog only 106
input channel ranges 67 output tags 110
input tags, analog and HART by channel 80 wiring diagram 100
input tags, analog and HART PV 79 1756OF8H module
input tags, analog only 78
input tags, analog and HART PV 107
wiring diagram 71
1756-OF8IH module
1756-IF16IH module
auto-configure HART device 114
channel faults 90
channel faults 118
configuration tags 91
configuration tags
Configure HART Device = No 91 Configure HART Device = No 121
data formats 83
Configure HART Device = Yes 122
fault reporting 89
data formats 111
features 83
fault mode output state 112
input channel ranges 84
fault reporting 116
input tags, analog and HART by channel 94
features 111
input tags, analog and HART PV 92
input tags
input tags, analog only 92
analog only 123
wiring diagram 88
input tags, analog and HART by channel
1756-IF8H module
Configure HART Device = No 125
analog and HART by channel tags 46 Configure HART Device = Yes 127
analog and HART PV tags 44 input tags, analog and HART PV 124
analog only tags 43 input tags, analog only 123
configuration tags 42 module faults 118
features 29 output tags
input channel ranges 30 Configure HART Device = No 128
input tags, analog and HART PV 44 Configure HART Device = Yes 128
input tags, analog only 43 powerup state 112
wiring diagram 35 Set Device Information 153
1756-IF8IH module wiring diagram 115
analog and HART by channel tags 65 write HART variables 114
auto-configure HART device 53
channel faults 57
configuration tags A
Configure HART Device = No 59
alarm
Configure HART Device = Yes 60
data formats 49 1756-IF8H view 146
fault reporting 56 1756-IF8IH view 146
features 49, 83 clamp limit 99, 114
filter deadband 33
digital 52 process 33
HART compatibility 50 rate 33, 54
input channel ranges 50 alarm deadband 54
input ranges 49 alarms
input tags, analog and HART by channel view 146
Configure HART Device = Yes 65 all channels
input tags, analog and HART PV 62 input configuration 136
input tags, analog only 61 output configuration 138
isolation 49 asset management
output tags, analog and HART by channel
Configure HART Device = Yes 66 HART modules 181
process alarms 54 software 19
assignment
Set Device Information 153
wiring diagram 55 dynamic variable 163
auto-configure HART device 53

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C output modules 99, 114

formats
calibration 1756-IF16H module 67
module 129 input tag 161
channel tags
individual input configuration 140 1756-I16IH module 91
individual output configuration 141 1756-IF8H module 42, 77
input status 41, 76, 90 1756-OF8IH module 121
output status 104, 119 Data Echo 114
channel faults data formats
1756-IF16H module 76 1756-IF16IH module 83
1756-IF16IH module 90 1756-IF8IH module 49
1756-IF8IH module 57 1756-OF8H module 97
1756-OF8IH module 118 1756-OF8IH module 111
channels detection
input module 136 open circuit 53
output module 138 open wire 98, 113
view 136 underrange and overrange 32, 53, 69, 87
ChX wire-off 70
view 140 Device Definition dialog 130
CIP messaging device information
HART data 167 view 133
pass-through HART data 175 digital
circuit filter 32
input diagram flter 70
1756-IF16H module 74, 88 direct connection 21, 255
1756IF8H module 38 dynamic variable assignment 163
1756-IF8IH module 55
output diagram
1756-OF8H module 101 E
1756-OF8IH module 115
clamp limit electronic keying 20, 255
alarm 99, 114 compatible match 255
output module 99, 113 disable keying 255
command 3 or 9 exact match 255
dynamic variable assignment 163 engineering unit
communication code numbers 219
fault 142 scaling 143
HART 17 EtherNet/IP network 24, 25
unicast 28 event tasks 24
components
module 14
configuration F
all input channels 136 fault
all output channels 138 codes 198
HART devices 132 communication 142
individual input channel 140 reporting
individual output channel 141 1756-IF16IH module 89
module 129, 131 1756-IF8H module 39
connection 255 1756-IF8IH module 56
direct connection 255 1756-OF8IH 116
direct connections 21 fault mode output state
implicit protected mode 26 1756-OF8IH 112
listen-only 26 features
view 135
controller 1756-IF16H module 67
1756-IF16IH module 83
HART 13 1756-IF8H module 29
ControlNet network 223 1756-IF8IH module 49, 83
coordinated system time (CST) 134, 255 1756-OF8H module 97
1756-OF8IH module 111
filter
D channel ADC 51, 85
data digital 32, 70
1756-IF8IH module 52
collection 163 input module 68
echo
module 30
fourth value definition 18

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G L
glossary of terms 255 ladder logic
message configuration 185
message instructions 183
H unlatch alarms (1756-OF6VI module) 191
HART limits
additional protocol information 203 view 148
communication 17 listen-only connection 26
data via MSG instructions 167 local chassis
definition 255 input module 22
device output module 25
auto-configuration 114
configuration 132
getting data over CIP MSG 167 M
integrated networks 18 major revision 256
Logix controller 13
protocol 17 manufacturer ID codes 213
variables 162 minor revision 256
writing variables 114 module
HART compatibility accessories 15
1756-IF8IH module 50 calibration 129
hold components 14
initialization 98, 113 configuration 129, 131
data collection 163
filter 30
I channel ADC filter 51, 85
keying 20
implicit protected mode 26 operation 21
inhibit module 256 refresh 134
initialization removal 199
hold 98, 113 reset 134
input resolution 145
circuit diagram scaling 19
1756-IF16H module 74 status 133
1756-IF8H module, current 38 troubleshooting 193
1756-IF8H module, voltage 38 module faults
1756-IF8IH module 55 1756-OF8IH module 118
error codes 198, 199 moduleinformation
module view 133
channel ranges 30
channel status 41, 76, 90
filter 68 N
local chassis 22 network update time (NUT)
multiple owners 27
operation 22 for ControlNet network 256
real time sample 31, 52, 86
remote chassis 24
tag data 161 O
input ranges open circuit detection 53
1756-IF16H module 67 open wire detection 98, 113
1756-IF16IH module 84 operation
1756-IF8IH module 49, 50 input module 22
input tags module 21
analog and HART by channel output 25
Configure HART Device = No 94 output
isolation circuit diagram
1756-IF8IH module 49 1756-OF8H module 101
1756-OF8IH module 115
data echo 25
K error codes 199
keying module
electronic 20 channel status 104, 119
RTB 16 circuit diagrams 101
clamp limit 99, 113
local chassis 25
ramp rate 142
ramp/rate 98, 113

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remote chassis 25 S
resolution 98
wiring 100 scaling
operation 25 engineering units 143
overrange module 19
detection 32, 53, 69, 87 secondary value definition 18
overview Set Device Information 153
view 131 software
ownership asset management 19
changing configuration in multiple owner- status
controllers 28 module 133
multiple owners 27, 28, 256
owner-controller 256
T
P tasks
event 24
pass-through messages 167, 175, 176, 178, 180, third value definition 18
195 timestamp 19
power supply triggering event tasks 24
input wiring 36 troubleshooting
wiring 72
module 193
powerup state
1756-OF8IH module 112
primary value definition 18 U
process alarms 54
underrange
protocol
detection 32, 53, 69, 87
HART 17 unicast
communication 28
R connection 135
unlatch alarms 189
ramp rate limit
output module 98, 113, 142
rate alarm 54 V
real time sample (RTS) 22, 31, 52, 69, 86 variables
in a local chassis 22 HART 162
in a remote chassis 24 view
refresh module 134
1756-IF8H alarm 146
remote chassis 1756-IF8IH alarm 146
connecting via EtherNet/IP network 24, 25 alarms 146
input module 24 channels 136
output module 25 ChX 140
remove connection 135
and insert under power (RIUP) 256 device information 133
module 199 limits 148
requested packet interval (RPI) 23, 256 module information 133
local chassis 22 overview 131
reset
module 134 W
resolution
module 145 wire-off detection 70
output module 98 wiring
revision analog interface modules (AIFM) 201
major 256 input diagrams 35, 71, 88
minor 256 output module 100
RPI 22, 23 power supply 36, 72
RSNetWorx pre-wired cables 201
wiring diagram
using with RSLogix 5000 223
RTB keying 16 1756-IF16H module 71
1756-IF16IH module 88
RTS. See real time sample 1756-IF8H module 35
1756-IF8IH module 55
1756-OF8H module 100
1756-OF8IH module 115

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