Application Technique

EtherNet/IP QuickConnect
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 Summary of Changes

This manual contains new and updated information. Changes throughout this
revision are marked by change bars, as shown to the right of this paragraph.

New and Updated This table contains the changes made to this revision.
Information Topic Page
Studio 5000™ Logix Designer application is the rebranding of RSLogix™ 5000 7
software
Added new modules 1732E-16CFGM12P5QCR, 1732E-16CFGM12P5QCWR, 13, 25, 27, 52
1732E-12X4M12P5QCDR
Added data definition table for instance 106 26
Added status indicator descriptions for new modules 54

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 Table of Contents

Preface Studio 5000 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 1
EtherNet/IP QuickConnect Overview Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Performance Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
QuickConnect Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Application Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Chapter 2
Enable QuickConnect with Configure QuickConnect Modules with the
ArmorBlock I/O Modules Studio 5000 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configure QuickConnect Modules without the
Studio 5000 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Configure a 1732E-16CFGM12QCR,
1732E-16CFGM12QCWR, 1732E-16CFGM12P5QCR,
or 1732E-16CFGM12P5QCWR Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Configure a 1732E-12x4M12QCDR or
1732E-12X4M12P5QCDR Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Add Application Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Inhibit and Power Down. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Uninhibit and Power Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Configure a Stratix 8000 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Run Express Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Configure QuickConnect Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Configure a Stratix 6000 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Access the Stratix 6000 Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Apply an IP Address to a New Stratix 6000 Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Configure QuickConnect Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Chapter 3
QuickConnect Scenarios QuickConnect Modules Using DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Scenario Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
QuickConnect Modules Using Static IP Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Scenario Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
QuickConnect Modules Using Duplicate IP Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Replacement of Faulty QuickConnect Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Scenario Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
QuickConnect Modules in Standard Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Scenario Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting and Optimization Average Timing with Rockwell Automation Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Delayed Connection Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Timing Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Power Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Out of Communication Bandwidth Errors and RPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Duplicate IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
AOP Help File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
ArmorBlock Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Module Status Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Network Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Ethernet Activity Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Input Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Output Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Index

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 Preface

Studio 5000 Environment The Studio 5000 Engineering and Design Environment combines engineering
and design elements into a common environment. The first element in the Studio
5000 environment is the Logix Designer application. The Logix Designer
application is the rebranding of RSLogix 5000 software and continues to be the
product to program Logix5000™ controllers for discrete, process, batch, motion,
safety, and drive-based solutions.

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

Additional Resources These documents contain additional information concerning related products
from Rockwell Automation.
Resource Description
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, Provides general guidelines for installing a Rockwell
publication 1770-4.1 Automation industrial system.
Product Certifications website, http://www.ab.com Provides declarations of conformity, certificates, and
other certification details.

You can view or download publications at

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

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EtherNet/IP QuickConnect Overview

Topic Page
Architecture 9
Requirements 12
QuickConnect Sequence 15
Application Considerations 15

EtherNet/IP QuickConnect technology enables EtherNet/IP devices to quickly

power up and join an EtherNet/IP network. Typical implementations include the
following:

• A robotic application where a robot arm quickly exchanges tools to switch

tasks

• A pallet application where a large frame consisting of many I/O modules

moves down an assembly line and connects to different controllers at
different locations on the line

Architecture A QuickConnect system consists of two sides: a controller side and a tool side.

The controller side can include some of these components:

• Robot with a tool-changing coupler
• Robot controller
• Managed EtherNet/IP switch
• EtherNet/IP communication modules
• EtherNet/IP network
• EtherNet/IP-based I/O modules

The tool side typically consists of multiple tools that include these components:
• A tool-changing coupler
• EtherNet/IP network
• EtherNet/IP-based I/O modules with QuickConnect capability

For supported Rockwell Automation products and system guidelines, refer to

Table 1 on page 13.

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Figure 1 shows a typical QuickConnect configuration for a robotic application.

There are many other devices required for robot operation not shown in the
figure.

Figure 1 - Configuration for a Robotic Application

Logix5563 EtherNet/IP™

FORCE

Tools

Network Lock Module

I0 O0

I1 01

I2 02

I3 03

I4 04

I5 05

I6 06

I7 07
IN
NODE ADR
P
W
R
X10 X1
OUT

FE

Robot
Managed
Switch
Network Lock Module
I0 O0

I1 01

I2 02

I3 03

I4 04

I5 05

I6 06

I7 07
IN
NODE ADR
P
W
R
X10 X1
OUT

FE

EtherNet/IP Network EtherNet/IP Network

32157-MC

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Figure 2 shows a typical QuickConnect configuration for use in a body shop.

Figure 2 - Configuration for a Pallet Application

Control Cabinet A3 Stratix 8000™ Plant Switch

Plant Network EtherNet/IP TCP/IP

Line PC Logix5562S

RUN I/O
Logix55LSP

SAFETY
RUN
SAFETY
TASK
EtherNet/IP™

CAL

FORCE RS232
VersaView 1500W OK
BAT OK BAT OK

RUN REM PROG HART

CMU (Control and Monitoring Unit)

VersaView® CE 1250
GuardLogix® VersaView 1500

Integrated Safety
Slot 0 = Plant Network
Slot 1 = Line Network

Stratix 8000
Area Switch SafeZone™
Scanner
Line Safety 442L
QuickConnect ArmorBlock® I/O Modules
Trojan™
Safety Switch
LINK 1 LINK 2 LINK 1 LINK 2 LINK 1 LINK 2 LINK 1 LINK 2

MOD NET MOD NET MOD NET MOD NET

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2
SAFETY SWITCH
6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4
0 0 0 0

Made in the UK

1 14 1 14 1 14 1 14
2 13 2 13 2 13 2 13

3 12 3 12 3 12 3 12
4 11 4 11 4 11 4 11

5 10 5 10 5 10 5 10

1734-AENTR
6 9 6 9 6 9 6 9

7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8

PWR X10 PWR X10 PWR X10 PWR X10

GuardShield™
Light Curtains
24V DC
PowerFlex® Drives

IP67 I/O
1738-AENTR
32158-MC

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Requirements An EtherNet/IP QuickConnect system requires an electrical lock signal. The

electrical lock signal indicates that the tool changer has applied power to the tool.
This is a hard-wired signal that must be implemented by the system builder. This
signal must run from the tool changer back to the control system and must be
connected to a digital input module. This signal is the event that starts the
QuickConnect sequence.

Figure 3 - Example System Components

1756-L6xS 1756-EN2T
Logix5562S Logix55LSP EtherNet/IP™

RUN I/O SAFETY SAFETY CAL

RUN TASK
FORCE RS232

OK
BAT OK BAT OK

RUN REM PROG HART

Power
Supply

Stratix 8000
Managed Switch
Electrical Lock Signal

Power Supply
QuickConnect
Tool Changer ArmorBlock I/O Modules
LINK 1 LINK 2 LINK 1 LINK 2

MOD NET MOD NET

0 0 0 0 0 0
8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2 8 2

6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4 6 4
0 0

1 14 1 14
2 13 2 13

3 12 3 12
4 11 4 11

5 10 5 10
6 9 6 9

7 8 7 8

PWR X10 PWR X10

1791ES-IB16 Modules
32156-MC

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In addition to an electrical lock signal, a QuickConnect system requires the

system components in the table below.
Table 1 - QuickConnect System Components
Component Supported Rockwell Automation Products
Controller ControlLogix® controllers:
• 1756-L6x
• 1756-L7x
GuardLogix controllers:
• 1756-L6xS
• 1756-L7xS
All controllers require firmware revision 20.001 or later.
EtherNet/IP managed switch on the controller side Stratix 6000 switches:
• 1783-EMS04T
• 1783-EMS08T
Stratix 8000 switches:
• 1783-MS06T or 1783-MS10T
• 1783-RMS06T or 1783-RMS10T
• 1783-MX08T or 1783-MX08F
EtherNet/IP communication modules ControlLogix communication modules:
• 1756-EN2T with firmware revision 4.003
• 1756-ENBT with firmware revision 6.002
A maximum of 20 EtherNet/IP-based I/O modules with ArmorBlock® I/O modules:
QuickConnect capability on the tool side • 1732E-16CFGM12QCR
• 1732E-16CFGM12QCWR
IMPORTANT: A connection time of 500 ms with 20 • 1732E-12x4M12QCDR
QuickConnect modules is supported with only a • 1732E-16CFGM12P5QCR
ControlLogix 1756-L7x controller and 1756-EN2T • 1732E-16CFGM12P5QCWR
communication module. For average connection times • 1732E-12X4M12P5QCDR
per number of modules, see Average Timing with
Rockwell Automation Products on page 50.
For network topology and architecture restrictions on the
tool side, see Table 2 on page 14.
Application logic that uses generic CIP Messages to inhibit Studio 5000 Logix Designer application, version 21.00.00
and uninhibit I/O modules or later
or
RSLogix 5000 software, version 20.01.02

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Table 2 lists additional system guidelines.

Table 2 - QuickConnect System Guidelines

System Component Guideline
Tool side devices • Use a preconfigured, static IP address for the devices. This removes DHCP/BOOTP cycle
time.
• Configure the devices for 100 Mbps, full-duplex operation in both the switch and the
end-node device.
• Configure the devices to not autonegotiate and to not use Auto-MDIX.
• Use straight-through EtherNet/IP cables on the devices.
• Connect the devices in a linear topology. Ring topology is not supported.
Switches • Make sure an EtherNet/IP managed switch on the controller side remains powered on
at all times. Only the tool side is subject to power cycling. This is important so that the
switch does not block communication to and from devices.
• If an EtherNet/IP switch on the tool side is required, use a device with an embedded
switch because these power up more quickly.
Data • I/O data sizes must remain the same when nodes on a new device use the same IP
address. If the I/O sizes are different, then the nodes need unique IP addresses.
• Configuration data sizes must remain the same when nodes on a new device use the
same IP address. The configuration can change, but changes must be done by the
application.
Communication • A QuickConnect I/O module issues a gratuitous ARP message announcing its presence
on the network. The module continues to issue the gratuitous ARP message every
25 ms for a maximum of 40 times (1 second) until an I/O connection is established.
• The module issues a TCP close when it receives a forward close message. Otherwise,
connections can stay open for several seconds before they time out.
Controllers • Upon receiving the electrical lock signal, the controller waits for a module-specific
delay period and then uninhibits the QuickConnect module to open an I/O connection.
• The controller stores the device start-up time. You can use the power-up time in the
device electronic data sheet (EDS) file to delay the connection establishment procedure
by that amount of time.
• In a GuardLogix safety system, connections being maintained by the controller have no
effect on the QuickConnect time.

Performance Requirements
The time it takes to establish a connection depends on the end device:
• An EtherNet/IP QuickConnect module powers up in ≤ 300 ms.
• An EtherNet/IP controller and network infrastructure establishes
connection in ≤ 200 ms. See Table 11 on page 50 for sample
ControlLogix, GuardLogix, and ArmorBlock QuickConnect
performance.

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QuickConnect Sequence The sequence of operations in a QuickConnect application is as follows.

1. The controller inhibits current connections to QuickConnect modules,

and the robot arm physically disengages the current tool.
2. The robot arm physically attaches to a new QuickConnect module.
3. The new QuickConnect module powers up.
4. The controller acknowledges a successful attachment to a new tool via an
electrical lock signal.
5. Upon receiving the electrical lock signal, the controller waits for the
devices to start up before uninhibiting a new set of I/O connections and
then connects to the new QuickConnect module.
6. When all connections are established, the robot is ready for operation.

Application Considerations The following applications affect QuickConnect performance. For additional
troubleshooting and optimization considerations, refer to Chapter 4.
Application Consideration
QuickConnect I/O modules in a ControlLogix or GuardLogix QuickConnect performance cannot be expected.
control system with a firmware revision prior to 20.001 System performance is better than a standard system with no QuickConnect I/O modules, but this configuration is not
recommended for QuickConnect applications.
Standard I/O modules in a control system with firmware
revision 20.001 that has QuickConnect disabled
More than 20 QuickConnect modules in the system QuickConnect performance cannot be expected.
This is not recommended for QuickConnect applications faster than 500 ms.
QuickConnect modules in a ControlLogix enhanced QuickConnect performance cannot be expected.
redundancy system Enhanced redundancy systems do not support QuickConnect applications.
Replacing a failed QuickConnect module with another When replacing a failed module, make sure the QuickConnect feature is enabled. The default setting for QuickConnect
QuickConnect module varies depending on the module. See page 22 for instructions on enabling QuickConnect for an ArmorBlock I/O module.
Replacing a failed QuickConnect I/O module with a standard Even if the electronic keying accepts the replacement module, QuickConnect performance cannot be expected.
I/O module
Connecting to a QuickConnect module for the first time QuickConnect performance cannot be guaranteed on the first connection of a QuickConnect module.
QuickConnect performance is guaranteed only for second and subsequent connections.

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Enable QuickConnect with ArmorBlock

I/O Modules

Topic Page
Configure QuickConnect Modules with the Studio 5000 Environment 17
Configure QuickConnect Modules without the Studio 5000 Environment 25
Add Application Logic 29
Configure a Stratix 8000 Switch 33
Configure a Stratix 6000 Switch 37

Configure QuickConnect To configure QuickConnect modules with the Studio 5000 environment, follow
these steps.
Modules with the
Studio 5000 Environment 1. In the Studio 5000 launcher, under Create, click New Project.

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2. On the New Project dialog box, do the following.

a. Select a supported controller:
• 1756-L6x ControlLogix
• 1756-L7x ControlLogix
• 1756-L6xS or 1756-L7xS GuardLogix
b. In the Name field, type a name for the project.
c. In the Location field, note the location for the project or to change the
location, click Browse and select a location.
d. Click Next to configure the controller.

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3. On the Project Configuration dialog box, complete the fields below and
click Finish.
Field Action
Chassis Choose the type of chassis for the controller.
Slot Enter the slot number for the controller:
• 1756 controllers occupy a numbered slot in the chassis and can be placed
in any slot.
• GuardLogix controllers occupy two adjoining slots.
Security Authority Choose No Protection or FactoryTalk® Security to establish the authority to
authenticate all users of this controller.
(Optional). Check the checkbox below the pull-down menu to use only the
type of security you specified for authentication and authorization.
Description Type a description of the controller project.
Redundancy Enabled Leave the checkbox cleared.
QuickConnect is not supported in enhanced redundancy systems.

4. In the Controller Organizer, right-click the backplane and choose New

Module.

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5. On the Select Module Type dialog box, select the 1756-ENBT or

1756-EN2T communication module and click Create.

6. On the New Module dialog box, complete the fields below and click OK.
Field Action
Name Type a unique name for the local communication module.
Description Type a description for the local communication module.
Ethernet Address Click the method for setting a unique IP address to identify the communication
module on the network.
For more information about setting the IP address, refer to the online Help.
Slot Enter the slot for the communication module.

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The communication module appears in the I/O configuration tree.

7. To add a QuickConnect ArmorBlock I/O module to the network,

right-click Ethernet and choose New Module.

8. On the Select Module Type dialog box, expand Digital, select one of the
these modules, and click Create:
• 1732E-12X4M12QCDR
• 1732E-16CFGM12QCR
• 1732E-16CFGM12QCWR
• 1732E-16CFGM12P5QCR
• 1732E-16CFGM12P5QCWR
• 1732E-12X4M12P5QCDR

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9. From the General tab of the New Module dialog box, complete the fields
below.
Field Action
Name Type a unique name for the I/O module.
Description Type a description for the I/O module.
Ethernet Address Click the method for setting a unique IP address to identify the I/O module on the
network.
For more information about setting the IP address, refer to the online Help.

10. Click the QuickConnect tab.

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11. Check the Enable QuickConnect checkbox and click OK.

The QuickConnect ArmorBlock I/O module appears in the I/O

configuration tree.

12. Right-click the controller and choose Properties.

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13. Click the Advanced tab.

14. Set these properties:
• In the System Overhead Time Slice field, enter a recommended starting
value of 30%.
• Click Run Continuous Task.

IMPORTANT These settings are recommended starting points. You can adjust the
time slice percentage for your specific application, such as if you are
running periodic or large, continuous tasks. However, increasing the
time slice percentage beyond 30% has not been shown to improve
connection time.
For more information about time slice settings, refer to the online Help
for the controller’s Add-on Profile (AOP).

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Configure QuickConnect If you are using ArmorBlock I/O modules with a robot controller instead of a
ControlLogix or GuardLogix controller, you can configure the modules for a
Modules without the QuickConnect I/O connection by using the procedures below.
Studio 5000 Environment
Topic Page
Configure a 1732E-16CFGM12QCR, 1732E-16CFGM12QCWR, 25
1732E-16CFGM12P5QCR, or 1732E-16CFGM12P5QCWR Module
Configure a 1732E-12x4M12QCDR or 1732E-12X4M12P5QCDR Module 27

Configure a 1732E-16CFGM12QCR, 1732E-16CFGM12QCWR,

1732E-16CFGM12P5QCR, or 1732E-16CFGM12P5QCWR Module
To configure a 1732E-16CFGM12QCR, 1732E-16CFGM12QCWR,
1732E-16CFGM12P5QCR, or 1732E-16CFGM12P5QCWR module without
the Studio 5000 environment, follow these steps.

1. Configure a generic Ethernet profile in a controller application with the

following connection points.
Parameter Assembly Instance (destination) Connection Size in Bytes (input)
Input (T → O) 5 2
Output (O → T) 35 2
Configuration 103 10

Your profile can appear similar to the example below.

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2. Refer to the data definition tables below to configure the module, and then
cycle power to start the module in QuickConnect mode.
Table 3 - Instance 5—Produced
Produce Byte Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
0 In7 In6 In5 In4 In3 In2 In1 In0
1 In15 In14 In13 In12 In11 In10 In9 In8

Table 4 - Instance 35—Consumed 16 Point Output

Consumed Byte Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
0 Out7 Out6 Out5 Out4 Out3 Out2 Out1 Out0
1 Out15 Out14 Out13 Out12 Out11 Out10 Out9 Out8

Table 5 - Instance 103—Configuration Input/Output

Produce Byte Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
0 Reserved CRN(1)
1 Reserved
2 Reserved
3 Reserved
4 Group 0 Input OFF_ON Delay Filter (low byte)
5 Group 0 Input OFF_ON Delay Filter (high byte)
6 Group 0 Input ON_OFF Delay Filter (low byte)
7 Group 0 Input ON_OFF Delay Filter (high byte)
8 Reserved IV_G0 IA_G0 FV_G0 FA_G0
9 Reserved QuickConnect(2)
(1) Configuration Revision Number. Set to 1 to configure the QuickConnect attribute.
FA_Gx = Fault Action Group. 0 = Apply Fault Value; 1 = Hold Last State.
IA_Gx = Idle Action Group. 0 = Apply Idle Value; 1 = Hold Last State.
FV_Gx = Fault Value Group. 0 = Off.
IV_Gx = Idle Value Group. 1 = On.
(2) QuickConnect: 1 = Enabled; 0 = Disabled.

Instance 106 in Table 6 applies to only the 1732E-16CFGM12QCR, 1732E-16CFGM12QCWR,

1732E-16CFGM12P5QCR and 1732E-16CFGM12P5QCWR modules.

Table 6 - Instance 106—Produced

Produce Byte Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
0 Reserved (must be 0)
1 Reserved (must be 0)
2 Reserved (must be 0)
3 Reserved (must be 0)
4 In7 In6 In5 In4 In3 In2 In1 In0
5 In15 In14 In13 In12 In11 In10 In9 In8
6 Reserved Output power
present
7 Reserved

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Configure a 1732E-12x4M12QCDR or 1732E-12X4M12P5QCDR Module

To configure a 1732E-12x4M12QCDR or 1732E-12X4M12P5QCDR module

without the Studio 5000 environment, follow these steps.

1. Configure a generic Ethernet profile in a controller application with the

following assembly instance numbers and connection points.
Parameter Assembly Instance (destination) Connection Size in Bytes (input)
Input (T → O) 151 11
Output (O → T) 137 2
Configuration 112 12

Your profile can appear similar to the example below.

2. Refer to the data definition tables on page 28 to configure the module, and
then cycle power to start the module in QuickConnect mode.

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Table 7 - Instance 151—Produced 12 Point Input/4 Point Output/Status

Produce Byte Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
0 Reserved (must be 0)
1 Reserved (must be 0)
2 Reserved (must be 0)
3 Reserved (must be 0)
4 In7 In6 In5 In4 In3 In2 In1 In0
5 Reserved In11 In10 In9 In8
6 Reserved InOW5 InOW4 InOW3 InOW2 InOW1 InOW0
7 Reserved InSC5 InSC4 InSC3 InSC2 InSC1 InSC0
8 Reserved OutNL3 OutNL2 OutNL1 OutNL0
9 Reserved OutSC3 OutSC2 OutSC1 OutSC0
10 OutPwr Reserved
InOW = Input Open Wire
InSC = Input Short Circuit
OutNL = Output No Load = Output Open Load
OutSC = Output Short Circuit
OutPwr = Auxiliary Output Power Present

Table 8 - Instance 137—Consumed 4 Point Output with Reset

Consumed Byte Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
0 Reserved Out3 Out2 Out1 Out0
1 Reserved Reset3 Reset2 Reset1 Reset0

Table 9 - Instance 112—Configuration 12 Input/4 Output/Status

Produce Byte Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0
0 Reserved CRN(1)
1 Reserved
2 Reserved
3 Reserved
4 Group 0 Input OFF_ON Delay Filter (low byte)
5 Group 0 Input OFF_ON Delay Filter (high byte)
6 Group 0 Input ON_OFF Delay Filter (low byte)
7 Group 0 Input ON_OFF Delay Filter (high byte)
8 O_LTCH Reserved IV_G0 IA_G0 FV_G0 FA_G0
9 Reserved Enabled In OW5 Enabled In OW4 Enabled In OW3 Enabled in OW2 Enabled In OW1 Enabled In OW0
10 Reserved Enabled Out NL3 Enabled Out NL2 Enabled Out NL1 Enabled Out NL0
11 Reserved QuickConnect(2)
(1) Configuration Revision Number. Set to 1 to configure the QuickConnect attribute.
FA_Gx = Fault Action Group. 0 = Apply Fault Value; 1 = Hold Last State.
IA_Gx = Idle Action Group. 0 = Apply Idle Value; 1 = Hold Last State.
FV_Gx = Fault Value Group. 0 = Off.
IV_Gx = Idle Value Group. 1 = On.
O_LTCH = Output Diagnostic Latch. 0 = Auto Reset; 1 = Latch.
Enable In OW x = Enabled Output No (Open) Load x. 0 = Off; 1 = Enable.
En Out OL x = Enabled Output No (Open) Load x. 0 = Off; 1 = Enable.
(2) QuickConnect: 1 = Enabled; 0 = Disabled.

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Add Application Logic Add ladder logic to inhibit and uninhibit QuickConnect I/O modules:
• Run this logic in a periodic task with a recommended 10 ms update rate.
• The logic examples shown configure two ArmorBlock I/O modules.
Modify the code as needed to configure as many as 20 ArmorBlock I/O
modules.

IMPORTANT A connection time of 500 ms with 20 QuickConnect modules is

supported with only a ControlLogix 1756-L7x controller and
1756-EN2T communication module. For average connection times per
number of modules, see Average Timing with Rockwell Automation
Products on page 50.

Inhibit and Power Down

Add this logic to inhibit and power down the QuickConnect modules.

1. Rung 0: Inhibit the modules.

Before making a tool change, you must uninhibit the QuickConnect
ArmorBlock I/O modules mounted to the tool before powering down.
Use a GSV (Mode) instruction to monitor the present state of the modules
and one SSV (Mode) instruction per module to inhibit the modules.
The input condition to start the inhibit process must come from an
external input. For example, as the robot is traveling back to change out the
tool, this input condition must be enabled. By the time the tool is being
changed, the modules are inhibited and can proceed to powering down the
tool and modules.

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2. Rung 1: Verify the modules are inhibited.

After the modules have been inhibited, verify that the modules have
indeed been inhibited. Use one GSV (Entry Status) instruction per
module. When the Entry Status value equals a decimal value of 24576, the
module can be disconnected from the robotic arm and powered down.

3. Rung 2: Power down the modules.

This rung verifies that all the modules have been inhibited and powered
down. The tool and modules can be physically disconnected from the
robotic arm.

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Uninhibit and Power Up

Add this logic to uninhibit and power up the QuickConnect I/O modules.

1. Rung 3: Power up the modules.

Once the tool and module is connected, an external input module sends an
electrical lock input signal. On receipt of the signal, start a timer to keep
track of how long the tool and modules have been connected.
Every QuickConnect ArmorBlock I/O module has a delay time embedded
in its electronic data sheet (EDS) file. This delay time is the amount of
time the module takes to power up. The module takes about 300 ms to
fully power up before establishing a connection to the controller.

2. Rung 4: Uninhibit the modules.

When the Timer. Acc is greater then or equal to the module delay time
(300 ms), use an SSV (Mode) instruction to uninhibit the module. Use a
GSV (Mode) instruction to verify the mode of the module at powerup.

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3. (Optional) Rung 5: Verify the modules are uninhibited.

After the modules have been uninhibited, verify that the modules have
indeed been uninhibited. Use one GSV (Entry Status) instruction per
module. When the Entry Status value equals a decimal value of 16384, the
module has been uninhibited.

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Configure a Configure the Stratix 8000 switch to optimize the performance of the
Stratix 8000 Switch connection between QuickConnect I/O modules and the controller:
• Run Express Setup to apply a static IP address to the switch and apply
required global parameters, as described in Run Express Setup on page 34.
• Apply the switch settings in Table 10 for optimal performance. For more
information about port configuration, refer to Configure QuickConnect
Ports on page 35.

IMPORTANT For all QuickConnect applications, we recommend that you use unicast routing
and not multicast routing.

Table 10 - Stratix 8000 Switch Settings

Configuration Settings
Configuration per port Use the Port Settings page of the Device Manager Web interface to apply the
following settings for each QuickConnect port:
• 100 Mbps speed
• Full duplex
• Auto-MDIX disabled
Use the Smartports page of the Device Manager Web interface to apply the
Multiport Automation Device port role to each QuickConnect port. These
recommended port settings are automatically applied via the Multiport
Automation Device port role:
• Alarm profile ab-alarm
• Service policy input CIP-PTP_Traffic
• Spanning-tree PortFast
• Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) disabled
• Load interval 30
QoS These recommended QoS settings are automatically applied via the Multiport
Automation Device port role:
• Srr-queue bandwidth share 1 19 40 40
• Priority—queue out
• MLS QoS trust dscp
VLAN If you are not using the native VLAN (Default-1), configure the following by
using the Device Manager Web interface:
• Switch port access VLAN
• Switch port trunk native VLAN

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Be aware that when you run Express Setup and apply the Multiport Automation
Device port role, the following Stratix 8000 features are enabled by default.
Depending on your environment, you can adjust the default settings for these
features:
• Alarm profile ab-alarm
• Service-policy input CIP-PTP_Traffic
• Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
• CIP Enable
• CIP Security
• Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
• Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
• IGMP querier
• Quality of Service (QoS)
• Virtual Trunking Protocol VTP-Transparent mode
• Unidirectional Link Detection (UDLD)
• Logging
• Error Disable

For more information about Stratix 8000 parameters, see the Stratix 8000 and
Stratix 8300 Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual, publication 1783-UM003.

Run Express Setup

Use Express Setup to apply these requirements to your switch:

• A static IP address and password
• Initial configuration, including required global parameters

IMPORTANT If you are using an existing switch that has already been configured, you must
still run Express Setup to make sure global parameters required for a
QuickConnect application are properly applied to the switch.

Express Setup uses the Device Manager Web interface to enable you to configure
initial network settings. For step-by-step instructions on running Express Setup,
see the Stratix 8000 Ethernet Managed Switches Installation Instructions,
publication 1783-IN005.

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Configure QuickConnect Ports

Each Stratix 8000 switch port that connects to a QuickConnect I/O module
must use these port settings:
• 100 Mbps speed
• Full duplex
• No Auto-MDIX
• Multiport Automation Device port role

To configure ports from the Device Manager Web interface, follow these steps.

1. Open a web browser.

2. Type the IP address of the Stratix 8000 switch.
3. Leave the user name blank and enter the password.
4. Expand the Configure folder and select Port Settings.
5. Configure the following port settings for each port that connects to a
QuickConnect ArmorBlock I/O module and click Submit.
All other ports that do not connect to QuickConnect modules can use the
default settings.
Field Action
Speed Choose 100.
Duplex Choose Full.
Auto-MDIX Clear the checkbox to disable Auto-MDIX.

In the figure below, port 1 is configured for a QuickConnect module.

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6. Under the Configure folder, select Smartports, apply the Multiport

Automation Device role to each QuickConnect port, and click Submit.

TIP If the Multiport Automation Device role is unavailable from the

pull-down menu, make sure your switch is running firmware revision
12.2(58)SE2 or later.

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Configure a Configure the Stratix 6000 switch to optimize the performance of the
Stratix 6000 Switch connection between ArmorBlock I/O modules and the controller.

IMPORTANT I/O devices do not support the QoS protocol in the Stratix 6000 switch.

Use these port settings for optimal performance:

• 100 Mbps speed
• Full Duplex mode
• No negotiation

These Stratix 6000 configuration parameters also aid in the QuickConnect

connection time:
• IGMP snooping
• IGMP querier

For more information on the Stratix 6000 parameters, see the Stratix 6000
Ethernet Managed Switch User Guide, publication 1783-UM001.

Access the Stratix 6000 Web Interface

You can configure the Stratix 6000 switch for a QuickConnect application by
using the Web interface. The instructions below provide the default IP address
and password for accessing the Web interface. For information about how to set
the switch’s IP address and password, refer to the Stratix 6000 Ethernet Managed
Switch User Manual, publication 1783-UM001.

To access the Web interface for the switch, follow these steps.

1. Connect the switch to your computer’s LAN card.

This connection is required before you can access the home page. For
information about how to establish this connection, see the Stratix 6000
Ethernet Managed Switch Installation Instructions, publication
1783-IN004.
2. Open your web browser once the connection is established.
3. In the address bar of your web browser, type your switch's IP address.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.1.
4. From the user name and password dialog box, leave the user name empty
and type PASSWORD in the Password field, which is the default,
case-sensitive password.

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Apply an IP Address to a New Stratix 6000 Switch

To apply a static IP address to your managed switch, follow these steps.

1. Find an available IP address on your subnet.

2. Connect the switch to your computer’s LAN card.
For additional information, refer to the Stratix 6000 Ethernet Managed
Switch Installation Instructions, publication 1783-IN004.
3. Access the Web interface for the switch, as described in Access the Stratix
6000 Web Interface on page 37.
4. From the navigation pane, expand the Basic Configuration folder and click
Network Configuration to display the Network Configuration tab.
5. Complete the fields as described below.
Field Action
IP Address Type your new IP address.
Subnet Mask Change the default subnet mask if needed.
Default Gateway Change the default gateway if needed.
BOOTP Client Choose Off to prevent dynamic IP address assignment.
Primary Name Server If you are using host names on the network, type the DNS server
address. A DNS server is typically required for the email function.
Name Resolution (DNS) If you are using host names on the network, choose On.

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6. Click Apply Changes to change the IP and subnet addresses.

IMPORTANT The switch does not load the new IP and subnet address until
power is cycled.

7. Cycle power.
Once the IP and subnet addresses are changed, you must cycle power to
load the new addresses. You can cycle power remotely through the
management interface by expanding the Diagnostics folder and clicking
Controller Restart. This restarts the switch and does not restart the
controller. All communication through the switch is interrupted.

Configure QuickConnect Ports

For optimum performance, apply these settings to each port that connects to a
QuickConnect ArmorBlock I/O module:
• 100 Mbps speed
• Full duplex
• No negotiation

If you are using a VLAN other than the default VLAN (Default - 1), refer to the
Stratix 6000 Ethernet Managed Switch User Manual, publication 1783-UM001,
for instructions on assigning ports to a custom VLAN.

To configure QuickConnect ports, follow these steps.

1. Access the switch’s Web interface, as described in Configure

QuickConnect Ports on page 39.
2. In the navigation pane, expand the Switch Configuration folder and click
Port Configuration.
3. Configure the following port settings for each port that connects to a
QuickConnect ArmorBlock I/O module and click Apply Changes.
All other ports that do not connect to QuickConnect modules can use the
default settings.
Field Action
Negotiation Choose None.
Speed Choose 100.
Duplex Choose Full.

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Topic Page
QuickConnect Modules Using DHCP 41
QuickConnect Modules Using Static IP Addresses 43
QuickConnect Modules Using Duplicate IP Addresses 45
Replacement of Faulty QuickConnect Modules 46
QuickConnect Modules in Standard Systems 47

QuickConnect Modules In this commissioning scenario, the QuickConnect modules are in a linear
configuration connected to a managed switch. DHCP is used to allocate IP
Using DHCP addresses to all QuickConnect modules during the initial power cycle. The
modules then store the DHCP allocated IP address into nonvolatile memory and
use this stored IP address for subsequent power cycles.

IMPORTANT Modules configured to obtain an IP address by using DHCP cannot achieve 500
ms performance.

Scenario Sequence

1. Mount the QuickConnect modules.

2. Set the rotary switches on the QuickConnect modules to 999.
This is the default setting and configures the modules to use DHCP to
obtain an IP address.
3. Wire power to the QuickConnect modules.
4. Connect a straight-through cable from the tool changer to a port on the
managed switch.
5. Connect a straight-through cable from the tool changer to the first
QuickConnect module.

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6. For subsequent QuickConnect modules, connect a straight-through cable

from port 2 on one module to port 1 on the next module, as shown below.

Straight-through Cables Connecting QuickConnect Modules

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

7. Configure the port on the managed switch as shown in the table.

Port Parameter Setting
Negotiation Off
Rate 100 Mbps
Duplex Full
Auto-MDIX Off

The first time a QuickConnect module powers up, it autonegotiates with the
managed switch for 100 Mbps and full duplex and obtains its IP address from the
DHCP server. The QuickConnect module is now ready for a standard
connection to the controller.

The next time the QuickConnect modules powers up with QuickConnect

enabled, the control program starts the tool connection process. As soon as the
controller recognizes the electrical lock signal, the controller starts a timer that
has a preset value equal to or greater than the power-up time of the
QuickConnect modules.

When the timer’s done (.DN) bit is set, the controller uninhibits the connection
to that QuickConnect module via an SSV ladder instruction. You need a unique
timer and SSV instruction for each QuickConnect module, as shown in the
figure below.

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By uninhibiting the connection, a Forward Open service is sent to the

QuickConnect module. This service includes a data segment with configuration
data that instructs the QuickConnect module to turn off autonegotiation, use
100 Mbps speed, and use full duplex. The QuickConnect module also sets the
Quick_Connect attribute of the TCP/IP object to 1 (enabled).

The QuickConnect module saves the new configuration and the DHCP
allocated IP address to nonvolatile memory. On the next use of the tool, the
QuickConnect module powers up in QuickConnect mode and uses the IP
address in its nonvolatile memory.

QuickConnect Modules Using In this commissioning scenario, the QuickConnect modules are in a linear
configuration connected to a managed switch. The QuickConnect modules use a
Static IP Addresses static IP address.

Scenario Sequence

1. Mount the QuickConnect modules.

2. Set the rotary switches on the QuickConnect modules to a unique IP
address.
3. Wire power to the QuickConnect modules.
4. Connect a straight-through cable from the tool changer to a port on the
managed switch.
5. Connect a straight-through cable from the tool changer to the first
QuickConnect module.
6. For subsequent QuickConnect modules, connect a straight-through cable
from port 2 on one module to port 1 on the next module, as shown below.

Straight-through Cables Connecting QuickConnect Modules

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

7. Configure the port on the managed switch as shown in the table.

Port Parameter Setting
Negotiation Off
Rate 100 Mbps
Duplex Full
Auto-MDIX Off

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The first time a QuickConnect module powers up, it autonegotiates with the
managed switch for 100 Mbps and full duplex and obtains a fixed IP address
from the rotary switches. The QuickConnect module is now ready for a standard
connection to the controller.

The next time the QuickConnect modules powers up with QuickConnect

enabled, the control program starts the tool connection process. As soon as the
controller recognizes the electrical lock signal, the controller starts a timer that
has a preset value equal to or greater than the power-up time of the
QuickConnect modules.

When the timer’s done (.DN) bit is set, the controller uninhibits the connection
to that QuickConnect module via an SSV ladder instruction. You need a unique
timer and SSV instruction for each QuickConnect module, as shown in the
figure below.

By uninhibiting the connection, a Forward Open service is sent to the

QuickConnect module. This service includes a data segment with configuration
data that instructs the QuickConnect module to turn off autonegotiation, use
100 Mbps speed, and use full duplex. The QuickConnect module also sets the
Quick_Connect attribute of the TCP/IP object to 1 (enabled).

The QuickConnect module saves the new configuration to nonvolatile memory.

On the next use of the tool, the QuickConnect module powers up in
QuickConnect mode.

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QuickConnect Modules Using IP addresses for QuickConnect modules can be reused from one tool to the next.
To reuse IP addresses, these requirements apply to the QuickConnect modules:
Duplicate IP Addresses
• Modules that share the same IP address must be all of the same type, and
only one of them can be powered up and communicating with the
controller at any time.

• Modules that are not powered up, but are in the I/O configuration tree
must be inhibited. As a result, each tool’s ID must be recognized before the
tool is electrically connected, so that the application logic can make sure
that all unused QuickConnect modules in the I/O configuration tree are
kept inhibited.

In many cases, such as when all tools are using identical sets of QuickConnect
modules, you need to add only one set of QuickConnect modules to the I/O
configuration tree under a single EtherNet/IP communication module. Make
sure that each module within a set connected to the same tool has a unique IP
address.

In cases that require QuickConnect modules to be configured under different

EtherNet/IP communication modules, duplicate IP addresses can exist in the
I/O configuration tree under each communication module, as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4 - Duplicate IP Addresses in I/O Configuration Tree

192.168.1.50

192.168.1.50

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Replacement of Faulty This scenario demonstrates how to replace a QuickConnect module in a system
that is running.
QuickConnect Modules

Scenario Sequence
1. Prepare and mount the replacement module.
2. Set the rotary switches on the replacement module for DHCP (default) or
for a fixed IP address.
3. Wire power to the replacement module.

The first time the replacement module powers up, it autonegotiates with the
managed switch for 100 Mbps and full duplex. The module obtains its IP address
based on the method you chose with the rotary switches. The QuickConnect
module is now ready for a standard connection to the controller.

The next time the replacement module powers up with QuickConnect enabled,
the control program starts the tool connection process. As soon as the controller
recognizes the electrical lock signal, the controller starts a timer that has a preset
value equal to or greater than the power-up time of the QuickConnect modules.

When the timer done bit(.DN) is set, the controller uninhibits the connection to
that QuickConnect module via an SSV ladder instruction. You need a unique
timer and SSV instruction for each QuickConnect module.

At this point, the replacement module is still powering up in standard mode.

Eventually, the QuickConnect module accepts a connection when the controller
attempts to establish connection. On the next use of the tool, the QuickConnect
module powers up in QuickConnect mode.

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QuickConnect Modules This scenario shows how to use a module initially configured for a
QuickConnect system in a standard system with no QuickConnect
in Standard Systems functionality.

IMPORTANT Once QuickConnect functionality has been disabled in a module, the module
still retains its current port settings. When moving the module to a standard
system, make sure its port settings match its link partner to avoid invalid I/O
control.

Scenario Sequence

1. Open the Module Properties dialog box for the QuickConnect module.
2. Click the QuickConnect tab.
3. Clear the Enable QuickConnect checkbox and click Apply.

Upon the next connection to the module, the module reconfigures these
parameters:
• Sets the QuickConnect attribute to 0
• Enables Auto-MDIX

The module retains its current IP address and port settings:

• Auto-negotiate remains disabled
• Speed remains at 100 bps
• Duplex remains set to Full

Modify the above settings as needed to adapt the module to a standard system.
For more information, refer to the QuickConnect AOP online Help.

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Notes:

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Topic Page
Average Timing with Rockwell Automation Products 50
Delayed Connection Time 51
Timing Errors 51
Power Limitations 52
Out of Communication Bandwidth Errors and RPI 52
Duplicate IP Addresses 53
AOP Help File 53

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Average Timing with Refer to Table 11 for average connection times with supported Rockwell
Automation controllers and communication modules. Connection times are
Rockwell Automation based on testing using these parameters:
Products • Time slice percentage = 30%
• RPI = 20 ms
• Unicast routing

Keep in mind that the QuickConnect feature must always have a managed switch
in the circuit with specific port settings. For required port settings, see Configure
a Stratix 8000 Switch or Configure a Stratix 6000 Switch on page 37.

IMPORTANT All connection times in the table are preceded by a 300 ms power-up delay.

Table 11 - Average Connection Time per Number of QuickConnect I/O Modules

Network Controller Load % Messages Connection Time (ms) per Number of QuickConnect Modules
1 Module 5 Modules 10 Modules 15 Modules 20 Modules
ControlLogix 1756-EN2T ControlLogix 25 5000 355 370 388 434 462
communication module, 1756-L75
firmware revision 4.003 50 10000 368 385 400 451 486
ControlLogix 25 5000 380 399 417 479 503
1756-L73
50 10000 380 413 438 485 524
ControlLogix 25 5000 403 454 553 593 676
1756-L63
50 10000 437 548 634 734 921
GuardLogix 25 5000 410 465 565 620 698
1756-L6xS
50 10000 428 545 681 838 961
ControlLogix 1756-ENBT ControlLogix 25 5000 395 492 679 924 1251
communication module, 1756-L75
firmware revision 6.002 50 10000 400 497 685 923 1258
ControlLogix 25 5000 396 498 699 941 1205
1756-L73
50 10000 403 505 702 943 1223
ControlLogix 25 5000 431 524 742 1010 1354
1756-L63
50 10000 447 574 773 1033 1362
GuardLogix 25 5000 435 542 757 1023 1307
1756-L6xS
50 10000 442 577 781 1113 1346

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Delayed Connection Time There are many factors that can cause the connection time to be greater than
500 ms. These factors include the following:
• RPI
• Time slice percentage
• Timer set in the application logic
• EtherNet/IP traffic
• Controller task load

These core settings are recommended based on testing a variety of

configurations:
• RPI = 20 ms
• Time slice percentage = 30%
• Timer set for 300 ms

If the optimum connection time cannot be achieved with the recommended

settings, you can evaluate alternate EtherNet/IP configurations or controller
requirements.

IMPORTANT A connection time of 500 ms with 20 QuickConnect modules is supported only

with a ControlLogix 1756-L7x controller and 1756-EN2T communication
module. For average connection times per number of modules, see page 50.

Timing Errors Once your initial system is configured, we recommend that you test whether the
connection timing is within your required time frame. A QuickConnect I/O
module issues a gratuitous ARP message on the network every 25 ms for a
maximum of 40 times (1 second) until an I/O connection is established. If you
experience periodic missed connections, we recommend the following:
• Analyze network traffic for the root cause.
• Extend the timer in your application logic to a value greater than 300 ms.

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Power Limitations To determine whether an alternate power source is required for your application,
refer to the table below.
Table 12 - QuickConnect Power Specifications
Attribute Description 1732E-12X4M12QCDR, 1732E-16CFGM12QCR,
1732E-12X4M12P5QCDR 1732E-16CFGM12QCWR,
1732E-16CFGM12P5QCR,
1732E-16CFGM12P5QCWR
Continuous output current per point/module, max The maximum rated current of each output channel or maximum 0.5 A per channel 0.5 A per channel
combined current of all available output channels 2 A (4 channels) 8 A (16 channels)
Auxiliary power connector per module, max The maximum current carrying capacity of each auxiliary power 10 A
connector

For a daisy chain application, the combined auxiliary output current of all
modules connected in the daisy chain must not exceed 10 A.

EXAMPLE If the first 1732E-16CFGM12QCR module in a daisy chain is operating on

maximum output current of 8 A (0.5 A per channel x 16 channels), then the
maximum current supported from the auxiliary output connector of the first
module to the auxiliary input connector of the second module is only 2 A.

Out of Communication An Out of Communication Bandwidth error (code 16#0302) can occur while
you are online if the RPI value is too low for your application. This connection
Bandwidth Errors and RPI error appears when the controller is attempting to set up a connection with an
I/O module that has exceeded its communication bandwidth capacity. The error
is indicated by an Attention icon in the I/O configuration tree.

Figure 5 - Out of Communication Bandwidth Errors

While the default RPI value for QuickConnect I/O modules is 20 ms, some
applications require a higher RPI value to enable connections to complete.

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Duplicate IP Addresses If another device is using the same IP address assigned to an EtherNet/IP
communication module in your network, the status indicators on the
communication module show the conditions in the following table.
Table 13 - EtherNet/IP Status Indicator Conditions for Duplicate IP Address
Indicator Status
OK Flashing red
Network (NET) Solid red

If a duplicate IP address is detected on your network, communication between

devices stop. To recover the fault, follow these steps.

1. Change the IP address of the module.

2. Cycle power to the module, or reset the modules by disconnecting and
reconnecting the EtherNet/IP cable.

For more information about duplicate IP address detection, refer to these

resources:

• EtherNet/IP Network Configuration User Manual, publication

ENET-UM001.

• Volume 2: EtherNet/IP Adaptation of CIP, Appendix F: Address Conflict

Detection of the CIP Networks Library available at http://www.odva.org.

AOP Help File Within the Logix Designer application, you can access online Help for each
module’s Add-on Profile (AOP). To access online Help, press F1 from the New
Module or Module Properties dialog box. The online Help for each module
provides this information:
• Descriptions of configuration parameters
• Detailed description of the Enable Quick Connect checkbox

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ArmorBlock Status Indicators ArmorBlock I/O modules have the status indicators described below.

Module Status Indicator

Status Description
Off The module has no power.
Solid green The module is operating normally.
Flashing green The module needs commissioning. The configuration is missing, incomplete, or incorrect.
Solid red The module has a critical, unrecoverable fault. Replace the module.
Flashing red The module has a minor, recoverable fault. Possible causes include the following:
• The IP address of the switch changed since the last powerup.
• An update is in process.
• There is a duplicate IP address.
• Nonvolatile memory is being reset to factory defaults by the rotary switch.

Network Status Indicator

Status Description
Off The device is not online. Possible causes include the following:
• The device does not have an IP address or has not resolved an IP address conflict.
• The device has no power.
Solid green The module is online with established connections and operating normally.
Flashing green The device is offline with no connections.
Solid red The device has a critical connection failure due to a duplicate IP address on the network.
Flashing red An I/O connection has timed out.

Ethernet Activity Indicator

Status Description
Off There is no EtherNet/IP connection.
Solid green A connection is established on the indicated port at 100 Mbps.
Flashing green There is connection activity on the indicated port at 100 Mbps.
Solid yellow A connection is established on the indicated port at 10 Mbps.
Flashing yellow There is connection activity on the indicated port at 10 Mbps.

Input Status Indicators

Status Description
Off There is no input, or the input is inactive.
Solid yellow A valid, active input is present.
Solid red (Diagnostic feature only). A short circuit is detected.
Flashing red (Diagnostic feature only). An open wire is detected.

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Output Status Indicators

Status Description
Off There is no output, or the output is inactive.
Solid yellow The output is energized, and auxiliary output power is present.
Flashing yellow The output is energized, but auxiliary output power is not present.
Solid red (Diagnostic feature only). A short circuit is detected.
Flashing red (Diagnostic feature only). An open load is detected.

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Notes:

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 Index

A duplicate IP address
troubleshooting 53
AOP Help 53 using without errors 45
application components
pallet 11
robotic 10 E
application considerations 15 electrical lock signal 12, 15
application logic error
inhibit and power down 29-30 duplicate IP address 53
uninhibit and power up 31-32 Out of Communication Bandwidth 52
architecture requirements 9 timing 51
ArmorBlock module
configure for use in standard system 47
configure with Studio 5000 environment H
17-24 Help, AOP 53
configure without Studio 5000 environment
25-28
inhibit and power down 29-30
replace 46 I
supported products 13 I/O module
uninhibit and power up 31-32 configure for use in standard system 47
configure with Studio 5000 environment
17-24
B configure without Studio 5000 environment
bandwidth 33, 52 25-28
body shop configuration 11 DHCP scenario 41-43
inhibit and power down 29-30
replace 46
C static IP address scenario 43-44
supported products 13
communication module uninhibit and power up 31-32
average connection times 50 inhibit module 29-30
connection points 25, 27 IP address
supported products 13 apply to Stratix 6000 38
components apply to Stratix 8000 34
pallet application 11 DHCP 41-43
QuickConnect system 9, 13 duplicate 45, 53
robotic application 10 static 43-44
configure
module for use in standard system 47
module with Studio 5000 environment 17-24 L
module without Studio 5000 environment ladder logic
25-28 inhibit and power down 29-30
QuickConnect system 11, 14 uninhibit and power up 31-32
Stratix 6000 switch 37-40
Stratix 8000 switch 33-36
connection points 25, 27 M
connection time
managed switch
averages 50
troubleshooting delays 51 guidelines 14
controller Stratix 6000 settings 37-40
Stratix 8000 settings 33-36
average connection times 50 supported products 13
guidelines 14 module
supported products 13
communication
average connection times 50
D connection points 25, 27
supported products 13
delayed connection time 51 I/O
DHCP scenario 41-43 average connection times 50
configure with Studio 5000
environment 17-24

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configure without Studio 5000 requirements

environment 25-28 architecture 9
DHCP scenario 41-43 products 13
inhibit and power down 29-30 QuickConnect performance 14
power specifications 52 QuickConnect system 12
replace 46 robotic application 9, 10
static IP address scenario 43-44 RPI 50, 51, 52
supported products 13
uninhibit and power up 31-32 RSLogix 5000 7

O S
operation sequence 15 scenario
Out of Communication Bandwidth error 52 DHCP 41-43
duplicate IP address 45
module replacement 46
P QuickConnect modules in standard system 47
static IP address 43-44
pallet application 9, 11 sequence of operation 15
performance settings
average timing 50 QuickConnect module 17-28
considerations 15 Stratix 6000 switch 37-40
requirements 14 Stratix 8000 switch 33-36
port configuration signal
Stratix 6000 switch 37-40 electrical lock 12, 15
Stratix 8000 switch 33-36 static IP address scenario 43-44
power down module 29-30 switch
power specifications 52 Stratix 6000
power up module 31-32 IP address 38
port configuration 37-40
Stratix 8000
Q IP address 34
QuickConnect module port configuration 33-36
configure with Studio 5000 environment
17-24 T
configure without Studio 5000 environment
25-28 time slice percentage 24, 50, 51
DHCP scenario 41-43 timer 31, 42, 44, 46, 51
in standard system 47 timing
inhibit and power down 29-30 averages 50
power specifications 52 errors 51
replace 46
static IP address scenario 43-44
uninhibit and power up 31-32 U
QuickConnect system
application considerations 15 unicast routing 33, 50
architecture 9 uninhibit module 31-32
body shop configuration 11
configure 11, 14
controller side 9
DHCP scenario 41-43
pallet application 9
performance requirements 14
requirements 12
robotic application configuration 10
sequence of operation 15
static IP address scenario 43-44
tool side 9

R
replace module 46

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