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Protocol Gateway
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Firmware Version 4.02

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  • Page 1 515RTAENI-N34 Protocol Gateway Product User Guide Firmware Version 4.02...
  • Page 2 Trademarks CompactLogix, ControlLogix, & PLC-5 are registered trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. EtherNet/IP is a trademark of the ODVA. MicroLogix, RSLogix 500, SLC, and PanelView are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Kepware is a registered trademark of Kepware Technologies, a software development business of PTC Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Revision History ............................5 Overview ............................... 7 Hardware – N34 ............................8 Mounting............................... 9 Installing ..............................9 Removing .............................. 9 Powering the Gateway ..........................10 Pinouts & Wiring ............................11 Pinouts ..............................11 Wiring Accessing the Main Page..........................12 Error: Main Page Does Not Launch Web Configuration Tabs ..........................
  • Page 4 Other References Reference Links ........................... 26 NET ENI Event Log Values ........................27 Security Configuration Home Tab (Diagnostics) ..........................30 Msg Log Tab ............................30 DF1 Status DF1 Counters ............................31 Serial Diagnostic Tab ........................... 32 Ethernet Status Ethernet Status: Counters ........................33 Ethernet Diagnostics Tab ........................

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Revision History Version Date Notes 3.29 01/01/2017 Product Launch Bug Fixes 1. Fixes for setting Network Config using RSLinx 2. Fixes for setting Serial and Ethernet config using old AB 3.30 3/14/2017 1761-NET-ENI/W Serial PC Config Utility 3. EIP Stack upgrades required by new EIP conformance test (as of 1/2/17) Bug Fixes 1.
  • Page 6 7. Enabled force of at least 1 Admin when security is enabled. 8. Minor webpage layout fixes. Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview The 515RTAENI is a replacement for the Allen-Bradley 1761-NET-ENI and 1761-NET-ENIW modules. The 515RTAENI gateway: • Provides the same Ethernet connectivity for all DF1 serial controllers, PanelView Standard Terminals, and other DF1 full-duplex devices • Communicates between Allen-Bradley Logix and legacy controllers •...

  • Page 8: Hardware - N34

    Hardware – N34 Physical Specifications 8 V @ 230 mA to 28 V @ 80 mA POWER Power can be received over serial cable TEMPERATURE Industrial Temperature Range -40C to +85C CERTIFICATIONS UL, C/UL, CE, FCC, CLASS 1 DIV 2 MOUNTING Din Rail, Panel SIZE...

  • Page 9: Mounting

    Mounting Installing Follow these steps to install your interface converter. 1. Mount your DIN Rail. 2. Hook the top mounting flange over the DIN Rail. 3. While pressing the 515RTAENI against the rail, press down to engage the spring loaded upper clip and rotate the unit parallel to the DIN Rail.

  • Page 10: Powering The Gateway

    Powering the Gateway The following steps will allow you to properly and safely power the gateway. Warning improper wiring will cause unit failure Use the Barrel Connector the Screw Terminals power connection, both 1) Connect a 24VDC power source to the gateway. a.

  • Page 11: Pinouts & Wiring

    Pinouts & Wiring Pinouts The gateway has two connectors for communication: T-Strip (Port 0) and DB9 port (Port 1). Either port can be used for RS-232 communications using the pinouts in the diagram below. NOTE: Only one physical port can be used at a time. DB9 pinouts are as follows: Pin 2 –...

  • Page 12: Accessing The Main Page

    Accessing the Main Page The following steps will help you access the browser based configuration of the gateway. By default, DHCP is enabled. If the gateway fails to obtain an IP address over DHCP it will Auto IP with 169.254.X.Y. Note: Default setting is set to DHCP.

  • Page 13: Error: Main Page Does Not Launch

    Error: Main Page Does Not Launch If the Main page does not launch, please verify the following: 1) Check that the PC is set for a valid IP Address a. Open a MS-DOS Command Prompt b. Type “ipconfig” and press enter c.

  • Page 14: Web Configuration Tabs

    Web Configuration Tabs The 515RTAENI gateway has a built-in webserver that can be accessed by entering the IP Address of the gateway into a web browser’s address bar. All configurable fields inside the gateway are grouped into 5 different tabs. Below is a list of tabs and what information can be found on each one: 1) Home –...

  • Page 15: Committing Changes To The Gateway

    Committing Changes to the Gateway • To make changes to the gateway, find the tab identifying which information to change. Next to the section to modify, there is an Edit button. • Once the Edit button has been clicked, the icon will change into a Save button and any editable fields under that section will change into text boxes or dropdown lists.

  • Page 16: Network Tab

    Network Tab Ethernet Settings By default, the gateway is configured for DHCP. There are 2 different options for the gateway to get an IP Address: 1. DHCP Only – Attempts to receive an IP Address every time that the gateway is powered up. If DHCP fails, then an AutoIP Address is used to make the webpages accessible and DHCP will continue to attempt to get an address.

  • Page 17: Changing From Dhcp To Static Ip

    Changing from DHCP to Static IP 1) Click the Edit button next to Ethernet Settings on the Network Tab in the gateway. 2) Change the dropdown of the IP Settings field to be Static IP. 3) Change the field IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. 4) Press the Save button.

  • Page 18: Serial Settings

    Serial Settings By default, the gateway is configured for the following settings: • Baud Rate: 19200 • DF1 Error Detection: CRC • Serial Mode (fixed): DF1 Full-duplex, RS232, 8 data bits, parity none, 1 stop bit These settings should match what is configured in the DF1 Serial Device, including the DLE parameters of DLE NAK Retries, DLE ENQ Retries, and DLE Embedded Response.

  • Page 19: Email Settings

    Email Settings This optional section can be filled out if alarms and messages need to be e-mailed out on the network. To configure, the following fields can be modified: Field Description This is the TCP/IP address or name (maximum of 64 characters) of SMTP Email server Server.

  • Page 20: Email Alarms And Messages

    Email Alarms and Messages This optional section can be filled out if alarms and messages need to be e-mailed out on the network. Under the “To:” section, up to 50 email addresses (up to 64 characters) can be configured and stored. The “Config”...

  • Page 21: Email Message Example

    Email Message Example The email message data is a string that contains valid ASCII text as shown in the example below: The controller would send a 485CIF Write message with the write data being the email text to send, to the destination Node (50 to 99) that corresponds to the destination email address.

  • Page 22: Data View Tab

    Data View Tab The Data View Tab shows the data that has been sent to the 515RTAENI from the attached serial controller. Using this page, data can also be written back to the serial controller. This page is designed to act as a “scratch-pad” function to show the data transfer with the serial controller. This screen allows 40 user configurable descriptions for the reads and writes associated with the Data Table Address ranges of N50:0-27 and F51:0-11.

  • Page 23: Mapping Tab

    Mapping Tab The Mapping webpage is used to associate DF1 Nodes with IP addresses: it creates a routing table. All messages received from a remote controller are decoded and the messages are transmitted to the local controller. Configurable Mapping The 515RTAENI can route a DF1 message received from the attached controller Node # to a compatible destination TCP/IP device, using DF1 Node addresses 0 through Config...
  • Page 24 IP Routing Table example Configure Node # Function Configure route 0 address. Execute Node # Function # Send message to IP address @ DF1 Node 100 Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...

  • Page 25: Utility Tab

    1. Click the Save Configuration to PC button. 2. A prompt will then ask the type of file to save as, any type will suffice, though the default is *.rta. 3. Save the file to the PC. Real Time Automation, Inc.

  • Page 26: Restart Gateway

    Restart Gateway There are 3 options to restart the gateway: ● Simple Reset—performs a software reboot. ● Reset out of box defaults—brings the device back to its original manufacturing defaults, including setting the gateway to DHCP mode. ● Reset out of box defaults except IP—brings the device back to its original manufacturing defaults, except the current network settings.

  • Page 27: Net Eni Event Log Values

    NET ENI Event Log Values The NET ENI Event Log Values page is a scratch pad where the PLC can write log values. Up to 50 data strings can be displayed here by writing to Node 204 at element 0, with the newest event log displayed at the top.

  • Page 28: Security Configuration

    Security Configuration Access to the webpages inside the 515RTAENI gateway can be controlled by creating different access privileges. The first time the edit button is clicked, only one can be configured. This is the primary account and will always have Full Access rights. Once the primary account is configured, the user can then log in with the primary account and create up to nine secondary accounts with different access privileges.
  • Page 29 Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...

  • Page 30: Home Tab (Diagnostics)

    Home Tab (Diagnostics) The Home Tab displays diagnostic counters that show the current gateway status. These diagnostics are useful for troubleshooting communication problems. There is also a logging table that can be used to further troubleshoot the Ethernet, Serial, and general gateway problems. Msg Log Tab This tab displays the gateway’s internal system status log messages, and is only used for advanced troubleshooting.

  • Page 31: Df1 Status

    DF1 Status DF1 Counters The counters under DF1 Status can help determine the state of the serial communication: Field Description Displays the total number of DF1 messages transmitted to the Total Num Messages Transmitted attached serial controller. Displays the total number of DF1 messages received from the Total Num Messages Received attached serial controller.

  • Page 32: Serial Diagnostic Tab

    Serial Diagnostic Tab The numbers under the DF1 Status can be further broken down by DF1 Node by using the Serial Diagnostics table at the bottom of this page. Here, the user can filter a specific DF1 Node, if desired, as well as use the following filters: Display All, Display Timeouts, Display Bad BCC/CRC, or Display Queue Full.

  • Page 33: Ethernet Status

    Ethernet Status Ethernet Status: Counters The counters under Ethernet Status can help determine the state of the Ethernet communication: Field Description Displays the total number of Ethernet messages transmitted Total Num Messages Transmitted by the gateway. Displays the total number of Ethernet messages received by Total Num Messages Received the gateway.

  • Page 34: Ethernet Diagnostics Tab

    Ethernet Diagnostics Tab The numbers under the Ethernet Status can be further broken down by connection by using the Ethernet Diagnostics table at the bottom of this page. Here, the user can filter a specific IP Address, if desired. The columns are briefly described as follows: Field Description IP Address...

  • Page 35: Led Behavior

    LED Behavior LED 1: Serial Port Status Serial Communications are active and is Solid Green communicating to the gateway within the Inactivity Timeout configured Blink Green No active communications (Idle) Blink Red No active communications (Timeout) Solid Red Fatal Error LED 2: Ethernet Status Ethernet Communication is active and Solid Green...

  • Page 36: Df1 Node Descriptions Reference Table

    DF1 Node Descriptions Reference Table This table shows what each DF1 Node is used for. Node Options/Description Used to forward messages from the serial device to an IP address. A message sent to Node n is sent to the IP address at Node n+100. Therefore, a message sent to 0-49 Node 0 is sent to the IP address stored in Node 100.
  • Page 37 Nodes 150-199 give the email addresses used for message sent to Nodes 50-99. 150-199 There is 1 address per message, so each Node is in a 1-1 relationship with the other.  Email Alarms and Messages, p20. Define URL links. These are shown in the 515RTAENI web in the Reference Links tab on the Utility tab.
  • Page 38 webpage can display the 50 most recent event messages, and when the event list displays 50 event strings (i.e. event list full) a new event string written to the list will overwrite the oldest event displayed. The most recent events are displayed at the top of the NET ENI Event Log Values webpage, and older events are pushed down the page when new events are added.

  • Page 39: Easily Replace An Existing Neteni Device

    Use of Existing 1761-NET-ENI/W Tools Easily replace an existing NETENI device The 515RTAENI supports the old Allen-Bradley ENI / ENIW Utility configuration tool. If you are doing a device replacement, just use the ENI /ENIW Utility tool to get the configuration file from the old ENI and then do a “Save To”...

  • Page 40: Using Rslinx And Rslogix

    Using RSLinx and RSLogix EtherNet/IP Driver With RSLinx, when using the EtherNet/IP (ETHIP) driver, set the IP address, gateway, and subnet in the 515RTAENI for connecting a serial-only PLC using a network connection. Follow the steps below to configure the 515RTAENI for use with RSLinx and RSLogix. ...
  • Page 41 NOTE: If you get a 0x10 error it indicates that the serial baud rate or the serial wiring are not correct. 4. Then in RSLogix under the “Controller Properties” click the “Controller Communications” tab and set the Driver to be the EtherNet/IP driver, and click the “Who Active” button. 5.
  • Page 42 7. With RSLogix you can now download programs, upload programs, and go online with the PLC using 515RTAENI. NOTE: The 515RTAENI Ethernet Status LED will only turn solid green when there are communications taking place. Anytime there are no communications for over 5 seconds, the LEDs will start flashing red.

  • Page 43: Ethernet Driver

    Ethernet Driver To configure the RSLinx/RSLogix to use the Ethernet driver, first ensure that you have configured the 515RTAENI to match the serial settings on your serial PLC and that you have configured the Ethernet Network settings to something suitable to your network. In RSLinx, select ‘Configure Drivers…’...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting Rslinx And Rslogix Comms

    Troubleshooting RSLinx and RSLogix Comms When attempting to configure the 515RTAENI in In RSLinx, when using EtherNet/IP, the EDS file for RSLinx I see “unrecognized device” and a yellow the 515RTAENI must be installed for RSLinx to recognize the device type.  Using RSLinx and question mark.

  • Page 45: Application Specific Tips

    Application Specific Tips PanelView Plus Comms The following instructions are for communications setup in RSView. The 515RTAENI EDS file must be installed. Use the Rockwell EDS Hardware Installation Tool to install the EDS file supplied on the product CD. The EDS file may need to first be copied off the CD to your computer for the EDS installation tool to successfully install the file.
  • Page 46 Right click the Ethernet Driver and select Add Device. From the Device Selection tool, select the NetENI- connected PCCC devices, select the appropriate processor family folder, and then choose your PLC from the list in the processor folder and press OK. The example screens below show the selection of a MicroLogix 1200 controller.
  • Page 47 Enter in the IP address assigned to the 515RTAENI gateway, and press Apply. The RSView software should now be able to communicate over Ethernet to the serial input of the controller using the 515RTAENI gateway. If this procedure doesn’t work the first time, delete the original target and rebuild the Comms as described above.

  • Page 48: Kepware Communications

    Kepware Communications In the Kepware server there is a NET-ENI driver for NET-ENI to MicroLogix communications, but this will not work with the 515RTAENI gateway. In Kepware you need to do the following to gather data from a SLC 5/03, SLC 5/04, or MicroLogix using the 515RTAENI. •...

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