Summary of Contents for Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley 856T-B24LC
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Control Tower IO-Link Class B Light and Sound Module Controller Catalog Number 856T-B24LC User Manual Original Instructions...
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If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
IO-Link module power on self test Download Firmware, AOP, Download firmware, associated files (such as AOP, EDS, and DTM), and access EDS, and Other Files product release notes from the Product Compatibility and Download Center at rok.auto/pcdc. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Bulletin 856T Control Tower Installation Instructions, publication 856T-IN013 Provides information to install and wire the 856T IO-Link module. Provides guidelines for how to use Rockwell Automation products to improve the security of System Security Design Guidelines, publication SECURE-RM001 your Industrial Automation system.
• Premier integration design that enables configuration via the Rockwell Automation® IO-Link master Add-on Profile. • Automatic Device Configuration that helps you replace the device quicker, if necessary. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
856T-B24LC module to help prevent unwanted access when a distributed control architecture is used. When the device is installed on top of a control panel, the panel enclosure must provide protection against unwanted accessibility to the cabling. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
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In addition, this status indicator also displays if the device is communicating with the IO-Link Master. For more information on these results, see Power On Self Test (POST) on page Figure 3 - Status Indicator Location on IO-Link Module Status Indicator Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Ch 1 Black Chas Chas Ch 2 Ch 3 N24 Gray Blue Device Power Supply P24 White Brown IMPORTANT Use an 889D-F5AC-* cordset to connect the 856T-B24LC module to the 1734 IO-Link master. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Seamless Integration • Forward and backward compatible • No special cables required • Connectivity options remain the same • Access IO-Link functionality by simply connecting an IO-Link enabled device to an IO-Link master Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Figure 5 - Typical IO-Link Wiring Signal Remark Depends on sensor Ground Communication/ switching signal IMPORTANT It is possible that the response time of an IO-Link system is not fast enough for high-speed applications. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Depending on the device, 0...32 bytes of process data are possible (for each input and output). The consistency width of the transmission is not fixed and is thus dependent on the master. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
If the master receives a reply, the communication begins. Next, it exchanges the communication parameters. If necessary, parameters that are saved in the system are transmitted to the device. Then, the cyclic exchange of the process data and value status begins. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
(portable network graphics). These files adhere to the IO-Link open standard, which means that they can be used with any IO-Link masters. IODD files are assigned using Studio 5000® and the 1734-4IOL Add-on Profile (AOP). (a) When using the 1734-4IOL IO-Link master module. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Configure the 856T-B24LC IO-Link Module AOP Installation Add-on Profiles are files that you add to your Rockwell Automation library. These files contain the pertinent information for configuring a device that is added to the Rockwell Automation network. The Add-on Profile simplifies the setup of devices because it presents the necessary fields in an organized fashion.
1. To program the controller, select the controller that is used, name the project, and click Next. Depending on Studio 5000 version, you may be required to configure additional parameters. Configure as needed and click Finish. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
2. In the controller organizer tree, find Ethernet under I/O Configuration and right-click to select New Module... 3. The module window opens and shows the available modules. Use the filter to select 1734-AENTR adapter and click Create. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Now, the IO-Link Master module must be added. Make sure that the controller is Offline before you start configuration. 1. In the Controller Organizer tree, find Ethernet under I/O Configuration. Right-click the 1734-AENTR adapter and select New Module. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
The IODD file for the 856T-B24LC module can be downloaded from rok.auto/pcdc and loaded manually to Studio 5000. • The 856T-B24LC module IODD is available in the IODD finder section of the IO-Link.com website. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Chapter 3 Configure the 856T-B24LC IO-Link Module Embedded IODD File IMPORTANT Rockwell Automation IO-Link masters with AOP and firmware revisions newer than the following, have the device discovery functionality that is required to extract the embedded IODD from the 856T-B24LC module.
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6. On the Device Discovery window, check the Register IODD and Use checkboxes. Click OK. 7. The IODD begins to download and the Register IODD Files window appears. The Register IODD Files window closes once the download is complete. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
IMPORTANT Once the IODD is registered, there is no need to register the IODD again unless it is manually deleted from the Master Tree. 1. Click the 1734-4IOL in the Controller Organizer tree in the Ethernet section The Properties window opens. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
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IMPORTANT If there is no proper IODD file on the list, then click Register IODD and select folder and file that was previously downloaded to your computer. Selected IODD is shown on the list. 5. The IODD registration is completed. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
2. On Change Channel Configuration window, click “…”. 3. Select the appropriate device and click Create. IMPORTANT Once you click Create, you may have to wait for the configuration update to complete. During this time, Studio 5000 does not respond. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
You are almost ready to go Online to download the project to controller. Before you go Online, you must configure the communication path. 1. Setup controller communication path. Click the Communication menu and select Who Active. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
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Set Project Path and then Go online to start communication. 3. Download the project to controller. Click Download and then confirm downloading on the next window. 4. Project is loaded to the controller. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
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Chapter 3 Configure the 856T-B24LC IO-Link Module Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
1. In the Controller Organizer tree, find Ethernet under I/O Configuration and click the IO-Link Master). 2. The Properties window opens. Click IO-Link on the left side of the window on IO-Link description. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Displays and allows you to configure the stack light by changing the device parameters. (page Diagnosis Displays the diagnostics parameters. This tab shows information about Device Access Lock, (page results of the power on self test, service functions, and operation information. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Information whether the device supports the SIO (Standard Input and Output). Displays information about the IODD version that has been used to configure the IO-Link Document Version device Date of Creation This field displays date when the IODD file has been CRC stamped Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
You can customize this read/write field. Revision Information Hardware Version Hardware version of the 856T-B24LC module that is provided as alphanumeric value Firmware Version Firmware revision of the 856T-B24LC module that is provided as numeric value. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
FALSE= Event did not occur Indicates if a fault either recoverable or unrecoverable has been detected during the IO-Link TRUE= Event triggering alarm occurred . Power on Self-Test Failure module self-test FALSE= Event did not occur Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
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The maximum vibration value for Y-axis since inception. This value is not resettable. Time .Z-axis - Maximum - Life The maximum vibration value for Z-axis since inception. This value is not resettable. Time IMPORTANT Power cycle does not reset the statistical data. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
The IO-Link device resets the circuit counter (1…7) when the system command (0xA0…0xA6) is received Standard Command- Reset via the IO-link protocol. It also allows you to reset the counter that is associated with this circuit by Counter clicking Reset Counter in this tab of the AOP. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
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(0xA8) via the IO-Link protocol or by clicking Cancel Calibration in this AOP tab. If the Cancel Calibration IO-Link module was previously calibrated, after cancellation, the status goes to calibration complete and uses the previous threshold values. It helps protect against unwanted or accidental Start Calibration commands. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
This field verifies if the configuration of the light or sound module in the stack light is valid. This Invalid Configuration field is read-only type. • TRUE= Invalid Light /sound module configuration. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
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This parameter gives the actual cycle duration that is used by the Master to address the IO-Link Cycle Time device. This value is read/write. Direct Parameters 1.IO-Link Displays the standard version applicable to Master-IO-link device communication Version ID Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Critical • Severe Non-recoverable A non-recoverable fault means that MCU flash and/or RAM is corrupted and the device cannot work anymore, however, the result code may be communicated using the device status indicator. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
) is 750 ms, and the maximum ON time during activity is 1250 ms. Each ) period begins in the OFF state. Figure 8 - Status Indicator Timing Status Indicator Status Indicator Status Indicator On Status Indicator On Status Indicator On Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Table 11 on page 54 the 856T light and sound module electrical specifications where operating current consumption is indicated. The current consumption for the IO-Link module is shown in Table 9 on page Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Under a dead short condition, it is possible that the ArmorBlock master port could be damaged. Therefore, it is recommended to use a 24V DC power supply that is limited to a maximum current of 5 A. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
To complete the dialog box, the Service Code and Source Length must be provided. Service Code on page 51 shows the different Read and Write Service Codes and their associated Source Lengths. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
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This box contains the number of bytes of service data to be sent or received in 1 byte message. Defined in Data Structure Tables. Destination Element Read_ Assembly [0] First element of the destination Array. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
The source element Array is Write_Assembly, byte 0 is the channel followed by the data to be written. The Message Configuration dialog box that shows the information that is required to Write to the Application-Specific Name Parameter in the 856T- B24LC module. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
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The name of the first tag of the data array to be Write_Assembly[0] written. Source Length The number of bytes of service data to be sent or 5 bytes received in a message. Defined in Data Structure Tables. Destination Element — — Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Required Read Index within an index) from the IO-Link device (uses subindex 0) Writes an entire index (all parameters — Required Write Index within an index) from the IO-Link device (uses subindex 0) Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Write Index (4E) Message Data Format: Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Channel Number Data 0 Data 1 Data 3 Source Length= 1 byte + Number of bytes of data being written Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Vibration, Peak [G] Surface mount base (seven modules stacked) Surface mount base (five modules stacked, max) Vertical mount base 10 cm pole/tube base 25 cm pole/tube base 40 cm pole base 60 cm pole base Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Alternating tones Piezo Electric In-line Sound Module Continuous tones Single-circuit device. Customer can Pulsing tones ON or OFF select up to eight different tones via Sweeping tones DIP switch inside the sounder. Alternating tones Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
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IMPORTANT Although it is allowed, we do not recommend using strobe or flashing light modules or sound modules with the 856T-B24LC module slow or fast flash operating modes. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Erases all user configuration and diagnostic data. Data written UIntegerT during manufacture, and (bit length = 8) operating hours and module on/ off counters are preserved. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Alarm Status Circuit Status Internal Temperature Class A Voltage Class B Voltage Table 14 on page 57 for a detailed view of the bits for each of the fields in the Process Data Input. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
PHY communication test POST failure upon PHY communication test failed Accelerometer POST failure upon Accelerometer communication communication test test failed Serial flash integrity test POST failure upon serial flash integrity test failed Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
(hot swap), the situation may cause a temporary short circuit condition that is indicated in the alarm status word. You must clear the alarm bit to be in operational mode again. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
0x7710 Short Circuit - Check installation 4 - Failure Error IMPORTANT The short circuit event code 0X7710 is issued only when a short circuit condition is detected on the IO-Link cordset or patchcord. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
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Appendix D Device Status Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
1734-4IOL IO-link master, you must perform the task manually for each one of these parameters. In some cases (such as Circuit Cycle Counter), a given ISDU may include several subindexes that must be reset individually. Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Non-volatile 4294967296 Counter Max Temperature 0x0146/326 Read-only IntegerT Volatile — since power up Min Temperature 0x0147/327 Read-only IntegerT Volatile — since power up Max Vibration 0x0145/325 Read-only RecordT Volatile 16000 since power up Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
Check voltage that is supplied to the master and the 856T-B24LC module. blinking) accepted limit levels No Class B power is applied to 856T-B24LC module. If the 856T-B24LC module is used with a Rockwell Automation Class A master, verify that you are using the recommended patchcord. See Patchcord on page 45 for more details.
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Appendix F Troubleshooting Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
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IO-Link status indicator 44 transmission quality 15 rate 15 troubleshooting 75 validation write 51 value status 16 variables factory reset 73 what IO-Link 13 IO-Link 13 wiring 12 write validation 51 write message example format 49 Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
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Index Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
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Control Tower IO-Link Class B Light and Sound Module Controller User Manual Rockwell Automation Publication 856T-UM001B-EN-P - April 2021...
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At the end of life, this equipment should be collected separately from any unsorted municipal waste. Rockwell Automation maintains current product environmental information on its website at rok.auto/pec. Allen-Bradley, ArmorBlock, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Control Tower, expanding human possibility, POINT I/O, Rockwell Automation, and Studio 5000 are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc.
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