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APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY
This manual provides instructions for the following FieldServer products:
Description
PS56-BAS-xxx
PS56-FIR-xxx
PS56-PRO-407
The instructions are effective for the above as of September 2012
SlotServer Configuration Manual
A Sierra Monitor Company
Kernel Version:
1.04
Document Revision:
5

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  • Page 1 A Sierra Monitor Company SlotServer Configuration Manual APPLICABILITY & EFFECTIVITY This manual provides instructions for the following FieldServer products: Description PS56-BAS-xxx PS56-FIR-xxx PS56-PRO-407 The instructions are effective for the above as of September 2012 Kernel Version: 1.04 Document Revision:...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Programming the ControlLogix CPU for larger SlotServer Interfaces ............16 Multiple Input Data Arrays .......................... 16 Accessing Multiple Output Data Arrays ....................... 16 Loading Data_Array Values from the FieldServer’s Non-Volatile Memory ..........18 Timing Parameters ............................19 Appendix A. Useful Features ..........................21 Appendix A.1.
  • Page 3 Appendix A.11.3. Data Array Function ......................34 Appendix A.11.4. Connections/ Adapters ......................35 Appendix A.11.5. Nodes ........................... 35 Appendix A.11.6. Map Descriptors ........................37 ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    This configuration is written in a Comma Separated Variable (csv) file, and any text editor or spreadsheet program that supports csv format can be used for this purpose. FieldServer Technologies provides an example configuration file so that the configuration does not need to be written from scratch. Configuration parameters needed to exchange data between the CPU and the SlotServer data images (Data Arrays) are presented in Section 3.

  • Page 5: Steps For Implementation Of A Slotserver Project

    Refer to the Start-up guide for further information.. Load the SlotServer Configuration into the SlotServer Refer to the SlotServer Start-up Guide for information on the FieldServer Graphic User Interface (FS-GUI). Program the ControlLogix CPU to communicate with the SlotServer. The sections that follow highlight a few examples on how this is done.

  • Page 6: Configuring The Cpu Interface To The Slotserver

    The SlotServer Data Images (Data Arrays) share data between the ControlLogix CPU tags (using the backplane for communication) and the FieldServer Logix driver. To map the Logix Driver, the Driver needs to be configured in the SlotServer Configuration. The information that follows details the configuration parameters that can be used for this driver.

  • Page 7: Configuring The Slotserver As A Logix I/O Server

    Node_ID Virtual Node ID 0-15 Protocol Specify protocol used Logix_SS Example // Server Side Nodes Nodes Node_Name , Node_ID , Protocol SlotServer_CPU , Logix_SS ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

  • Page 8: Client Side Map Descriptor Parameters

    The update rate decreases as the number of blocks go up. For 25 blocks the update rate is 25*RPI = 25*0.1 = 2.5 seconds. ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

  • Page 9: 3.6.3 Map Descriptor Example

    , 0s Output_BP_Image , Rdbc , SlotServer_CPU , Int , TestIn_1 Refer to Appendix C.4 for information specific to naming Logix driver Data Arrays. ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

  • Page 10: Programming The Controllogix Cpu For A Small Slotserver Interface

    Right-click on I/O Configuration and select “New Module”. Choose the 1756-MODULE Your Controller may be of a different type to the one shown in the example. ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...
  • Page 11 SlotServer Configuration Manual Page 11 of 37 Choose the 1756- MODULE Select the Slot number in the rack where the SlotServer resides Click Next ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

  • Page 12: Step 3: Write Ladder Program To Get Input Data From Data Arrays

    Add a CPS (Synchronous Copy File) Ladder element to synchronize the incoming Data from the Input Data Arrays. Use the Input Image Data as Source. Create the Destination Tag by right clicking on Destination and choosing New Tag. ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...
  • Page 13 Tag, called Lon_In_01. Also create the Tag by right clicking on Destination and choosing New Tag. The New Tag must be of type REAL and a dimension of 76. ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...
  • Page 14 It is very important to first make a synchronous copy of the input image data before using it. If this is not done, the input data cannot be guaranteed to be from a specific SlotServer Data Array. ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

  • Page 15: Step 4: Write Ladder Program To Send Output Data To Data Arrays

    Step 6: Set up the third party connection In this example, this step would involve binding the LonWorks variables using a LonWorks Network Manager. ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

  • Page 16: Programming The Controllogix Cpu For Larger Slotserver Interfaces

    25*RPI = 25*0.1 = 2.5 seconds. The upcount may be restricted to a certain value, e.g.2 by changing the Preset value of the CTU element. ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...
  • Page 17 It is not permissible to update the block number into the Output Image Tag and then the data as this will cause an asynchronous transfer of data. ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

  • Page 18: Loading Data_Array Values From The Fieldserver's Non-Volatile Memory

    Loading Data_Array Values from the FieldServer’s Non -Volatile Memory If the value in the Data Array changes, the FieldServer can be configured to save this changed value to its Non- Volatile Memory up to 3 times a minute using the DA_Function_After_Store Parameter. On startup the value will be loaded from the Non-Volatile Memory into the Data Array.

  • Page 19: Timing Parameters

    Page 19 of 37 TIMING PARAMETERS Under normal operation, the FieldServer will send a poll request to a Server device and that device will reply with a response. The amount of time between successive poll requests is called the Scan_Interval. The time between receiving a response from a Server device and the next poll request is called the Poll_Delay.
  • Page 20 Retries Poll Status: Node Offline Recovery-Interval Poll Response Poll Probation -Delay Response Poll Response Status: Node Online Time Figure I - SlotServer Timing Diagram ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

  • Page 21: Appendix A. Useful Features

    , Data_Array_Function SlotServerNodes , Bit , 256 , Node_Status Note: The Data Array Name must be as shown for this function to work correctly. ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

  • Page 22: Appendix B. Troubleshooting

    Appendix B.3. SlotServer output image data transfer stops after a few hours when keeping RSWho open to browse the rack. This has been addressed in V1.04aB of the driver. Upgrade to V1.04aB or later. ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

  • Page 23: Appendix C. Vendor Information

    SlotServer (As a generic I/O module-see earlier section on how to do this) Save the RSLogix configuration, and download it to the PLC. The principles for connecting other 1756 bridging cards to the SlotServer are similar. ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

  • Page 24: Appendix A.5.2. Rsnetworx Configuration

    Chassis (Rack). Go Online with RSNetWorx, and then press “save”. This will transfer the RSNetWorx Configuration to the Keeper. ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

  • Page 25: Appendix A.5.3. Testing

    If offset 2 is zero, then the SlotServer is not being seen by the CPU, and Diagnostics will need to be performed using RSNetWorx and RSLogix to determine the cause of the problem. ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

  • Page 26: Appendix A.5.4. Connection Limitations -Controlling The Slotserver Using Controlnet

    Connection limitations -Controlling the SlotServer using ControlNet Only one remote I/O rack is supported. I/O can only be added online using a direct connection. The following Vendor information provides clarification: ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

  • Page 27: Appendix A.6. Dealing With Controllogix Rpi Settings

    1 through 3, and then 5 through 8 at the same time). a message block pair consists of an output and input block ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...
  • Page 28 All Data Arrays (not just the start Data Array) must be declared individually in the Data Arrays Section. The following examples describe legal and illegal naming conventions respectively: ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...
  • Page 29 ,Node_Name ,IO_Data_Type ,DA_Name_Start ,DA_Count Input_BP_Image ,Wrbc ,CPU1 ,INT ,Test_05 Output_BP_Image ,Rdbc ,CPU1 ,INT ,Test Output_BP_Image2 ,Rdbc ,CPU1 ,INT ,Test_-3 Output_BP_Image3 ,Rdbc ,CPU1 ,INT ,Test6 ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

  • Page 30: Appendix D. Reference

    SlotServer. The SlotServer then demultiplexes the data by placing it into the appropriate Out_x Data Array depending on the block number specified in the IO image header. ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...
  • Page 31 Out [1] Output Data Local:Slot:O:Data DeMultiplexer Offset Description Out_1 Protocol Type Out_2 Out [24] Node Status Out_3 Out_4 Data Block Number Out_25 Reserved Out_x Data ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

  • Page 32: Appendix A.9. The Io Image Header

    Integer In transferring data points from one protocol to another via the Data Arrays in the FieldServer, the integrity of the data format is retained. E.g. if a point representing a bit data type is transferred into a Data Array of type Float, the value will be a 32 bit floating point value that will only take on the values of 0 and 1.

  • Page 33: Appendix A.11. Permissible Values For Configuration File Variables

    Timing parameters are listed in seconds (0.003 would represent three milliseconds) While this list contains acceptable variables for the FieldServer, some are not suitable for all configurations, depending on the drivers used. Please see the Driver Manual for complete information regarding acceptable variable values for specific drivers.

  • Page 34: Appendix A.11.3. Data Array Function

    Values in Data Array will reflect these values. Gives overview of all devices configured on the FieldServer. Cycles through all the devices on the FieldServer in the order that they are configured. Note that the Data Array needs to be long enough to store all device information.

  • Page 35: Appendix A.11.4. Connections/ Adapters

    Where two FieldServers are connected in Hot Standby mode each with a PEX and a SCADA Tier, if the SCADA Tier of one FieldServer polls the Client/Server_Mode Client_Only SCADA Tier of the other FieldServer, that tier will start acting as a Server.
  • Page 36 Valid IP address Specifies how many sequential errors must occur before marking a data buffer and poll block bad, and marking a device offline. The FieldServer will poll the device and if it receives no response Count Retries will retry polling the device the number of times specified by the Default 3 retries parameter.

  • Page 37: Appendix A.11.6. Map Descriptors

    The Readback operation will apply to all drivers that support Active Reads and Write- Through operation ProSoft Technology, Inc. is the exclusive provider of FieldServer SlotServers. For Technical Support call +1 661.716.5100...

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