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GFK-2892G
Sep 2019
PACSystems
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RX3i
GENIUS COMMUNICATIONS GATEWAY
USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL GFK-2892G Sep 2019 PACSystems RX3i GENIUS COMMUNICATIONS GATEWAY USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    User manual Contents GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ............1 Revisions in this Manual ......................... 1 Acronyms and Abbreviations ......................... 2 PACSystems Documentation ......................... 3 Description ............................4 Product Overview ..........................5 Specifications ............................6 Controls and Indicators .......................... 7 1.7.1 Mounting ..........................
  • Page 3 User manual Contents GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Chapter 4: System Operation ..........37 System Overview ..........................37 4.1.1 Communications ........................37 4.1.2 Redundancy..........................38 4.1.3 I/O Scans ..........................40 4.1.4 Alarms ............................ 40 Chapter 5: Diagnostics ............42 Status Data ............................42 5.1.1 Gateway Status Data ......................
  • Page 4 User manual Contents GFK-2892G Sep 2019 6.4.12 COMMREQ #19: Read Identification ..................77 6.4.13 COMMREQ #20: Write Point Command ................. 79 6.4.14 COMMREQ #21: Read Block I/O Command ................79 6.4.15 COMMREQ #22: Read Map Command ..................85 6.4.16 COMMREQ #23: Write Map Command ................... 87 6.4.17 COMMREQ #24: Read Data Command ...................
  • Page 5 Changes, modifications, and/or improvements to equipment and specifications are made periodically and these changes may or may not be reflected herein. It is understood that Emerson may make changes, modifications, or improvements to the equipment referenced herein or to the document itself at any time.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Revisions in this Manual Date Description Aug 2019 Following Emerson’s acquisition of this product, changes have been made to apply appropriate branding and registration of the product with required certification agencies. No changes to material, process, form, fit or functionality.

  • Page 7: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    User manual Chapter 1 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Acronyms and Abbreviations PROFINET Application Relationship PROFINET Communication Relationship PROFINET Discovery & Configuration Protocol GBIU Genius Bus Interface Unit Genius Communications Gateway (specifically GCG001) GENA Genius Network Adaptor GENI Genius Network Interface GNIU Genius Network Interface Unit Series 90-70 Remote I/O Scanner (IC697BEM733) GSDML...

  • Page 8: Pacsystems Documentation

    GFK-1918 PAC Process Systems Getting Started Guide GFK-2487 PACSystems RXi, RX3i, RX7i and RSTi-EP Controller Secure Deployment Guide GFK-2830 PACSystems RX3i & RSTi-EP PROFINET I/O Controller Manual GFK-2571 PACSystems RX3i Genius Communications Gateway GFK-2928 RX3i Manuals PACSystems RX3i System Manual...

  • Page 9: Description

    Description The RX3i Genius Communications Gateway, IC695GCG001 (or GCG001), interfaces Genius IO devices on a Simplex Genius Serial Bus to an EMERSON PROFINET IO Controller. Figure 1: Simplex PLC System Using Genius Gateway GCG001 The GCG001 operates as a Genius Bus Controller on a Genius network. It scans the Genius IO devices configured to it, retrieving input data and providing output data.

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    User manual Chapter 1 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Product Overview Features of the GCG001 module include: • Attachment of two RJ-45 Ethernet connections (Ports 1 & 2) • Support for both star (switched) and linear (daisy-chained) network topologies • Supports Ethernet Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) •...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    If configured to support Genius Hot Standby, the loss of a single GCG001 will be tolerated; otherwise not. For system standards, general operating specifications, and installation requirements, refer to the PACSystems RX3i System Manual, GFK-2314. Introduction...

  • Page 12: Controls And Indicators

    User manual Chapter 1 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Controls and Indicators The following figure shows the front of the module and identifies the controls and indicators. Figure 3: Genius Gateway GCG001 Front Panel View Introduction...

  • Page 13: Mounting

    User manual Chapter 1 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 1.7.1 Mounting The GCG001 may either be panel-mounted or be mounted in the rightmost slot (expansion slot) of an RX3i rack (IC695CHS012 or IC695CHS016). Note: The SD Card supplied with the GCG001 will have been installed at the factory. See section 2.4.1 for instructions for installing the SD Card when doing a retrofit.

  • Page 14: Profinet Operation Overview

    Ethernet network and RX3i Ethernet interface is recommended. PROFINET Communications Communications on an RX3i PROFINET network use the standard PROFINET communications described in this section. Note, however, that the Genius Gateway GCG001 is constrained to work only with EMERSON PROFINET PLC products. Introduction...
  • Page 15 User manual Chapter 1 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Application Relationships Before a PROFINET IO-Controller can exchange data with a PROFINET IO-Device such as the GCG001, an Application Relationship (connection) must be established between the devices. The PROFINET IO-Controller automatically sets up the correct number and types of Application Relationship and Communication Relationship channels (see below) based on its PME configuration.
  • Page 16 User manual Chapter 1 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Types of PROFINET Communications Genius Communications Gateways use two types of PROFINET communication transfers: real-time and non-real-time. The illustration below shows real-time communications as solid lines and non-real-time communications as dashed lines. Figure 6: Real-Time & Non-Real-Time communication Real-Time (RT) communication: PROFINET real-time communication is used for time- sensitive data.
  • Page 17 Report datagram. IO Scanning In the PACSystems RX3i PROFINET network, multiple IO cycles run asynchronously and independently. Figure 7 illustrates typical cycles in a system with an RX3i CPU with a PROFINET Controller module communicating with a Genius Communications Gateway.

  • Page 18: System Limits

    Fast ring-break detection is not fully functional until all MRP clients have received their MRP configuration. For a discussion of ring-break detection and bump less operation with MRP, refer to sections 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 in the PACSystems RX3i & RSTi-EP PROFINET I/O Controller Manual, GFK-2571K or later.

  • Page 19: Operational Differences Vs. Genius Bus Controller

    User manual Chapter 1 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Refer to the Genius I/O System and Communications User's Manual, GEK-90486-1 for information on how much I/O, and which type of I/O, need to be allocated to Genius devices. PME (v8.0 or later) considers both system limits and I/O allocation. 1.10 Operational Differences vs.
  • Page 20 User manual Chapter 1 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 to hold the last state or go to default values. The other points or channels on the block will continue to operate normally. 11. Beginning with V2.2.2, Addition of Module and Loss of Module faults will not be logged when Genius devices change their online status with the Genius bus.

  • Page 21: Supported Genius Devices

    User manual Chapter 1 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 13. Genius Status Data to determine if Genius devices are operational or not. 14. Beginning with V2.2.4.1 Fault Status Bits are available to monitor each device on the bus. Refer to Section 5.1.3 for additional information. 1.11 Supported Genius Devices The following Genius devices are compatible with the GCG001 Genius Communications...
  • Page 22 User manual Chapter 1 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Catalog Number Description IC660BBS103 115Vac/125Vdc 8-Circuit Isolated I/O Block Without Failed Switch Diagnostic IC670GBI002 IC670GBI102 Field Control Genius Bus Interface Unit (GBIU) IC697BEM733 Series 90-70 Remote I/O Scanner (GR7) Introduction...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Installation

    Manual, catalog number GFK-2314. For additional information about PROFINET installation and configuration, refer to the PACSystems RX3i & RSTi-EP PROFINET I/O Controller Manual, GFK-2571. You will also need PAC Machine Edition (PME) configuration and programming software, version 8.0 or later.

  • Page 24: Installation In Hazardous Areas

    User manual Chapter 2 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Installation in Hazardous Areas The following information is for products bearing the UL marking for Hazardous Areas or ATEX marking for explosive atmospheres: CLASS 1 DIVISION 2 GROUPS ABCD This equipment is an open-type device and is meant to be installed in an enclosure suitable for the environment that is only accessible with the use of a tool.

  • Page 25: Mounting The Gcg001

    User manual Chapter 2 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Figure 8: Rear View of GCG001 When shipped from the factory, the SD card will have been pre-installed. It will have been programmed with the then-current version of the firmware for the GCG001. In the event the firmware on the SD card needs to be updated, see section 2.7.
  • Page 26 Attach the PROFINET via one or both RJ-45 connectors provided (Port 1 & Port 2). Various configurations are possible. Refer to the manual for the PROFINET controller used in the application (PACSystems RX3i & RSTi-EP PROFINET I/O Controller Manual, GFK-2571 for the RX3i PROFINET Controller Module).

  • Page 27: Gcg001 Module Removal

    User manual Chapter 2 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 PROFINET Configuration Once all connections are in place, it will be necessary to set up the PROFINET configuration. This requires use of the PC-based PROFINET Discovery tool. Be sure your PC is connected to the same PROFINET network and interrogate the network to discover what is connected, as shown in the following screen-shot.

  • Page 28: Light-Emitting Diode (Led) Indications

    A fault or other PROFINET diagnostic data exists on the Gateway CONNECT — indicates status of the connection to a PROFINET controller. One or more connections with EMERSON PROFINET Controllers have been established to this device. Device trying to connect to a controller.

  • Page 29: Fault Notifications

    2. Configuring the rack, power supply, CPU and PROFINET Controller in the Project tab of the Navigator 3. Follow the instructions in the PACSystems RX3i & RSTi-EP PROFINET I/O Controller Manual GFK-2571, for adding devices to the PROFINET IO Network. The GCG001 will be one of those devices.

  • Page 30: Rj-45 Port Connections

    GCG001 firmware needs to be updated, remove the SD card from its slot at the rear of the module, then install the SD Card in your PC and copy the new firmware to the SD Card. The ZIP file containing the GCG001 firmware upgrade may be found on the EMERSON Product Support web-site https://www.emerson.com/Industrial-Automation-Controls/support...

  • Page 31: Spare Parts

    User manual Chapter 2 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Spare Parts The following spare parts may be obtained directly from the indicated vendors: GCG001 Manufacturer Manufacturer Description Contact Information Usage Conn TB Plug 1x3 Power Phoenix Contact 1763180 www.phoenixcontact.com 3.81mm Tin Scw Lcks Blk Genius Terminal Con,3x2 Plug, w/Screws, Weidmueller...

  • Page 32: Chapter 3: Configuration

    Controller (PROFINET Controller). The PROFINET Controller, in turn, is configured by a PROFINET I/O configuration tool. This tool will require a GSDML file for the GCG001 Genius Gateway. The RX3i GCG001 GSDML can be obtained from Emerson support website, https://www.emerson.com/Industrial-Automation-Controls/support using GCG001 as your search term.
  • Page 33 User manual Chapter 3 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Note: This tool can also be activated from the Utilities tab in the Navigation pane by selecting PROFINET DCP. 5. With the GCG001 connected to the PNC001 via Ethernet cables, and both the RX3i rack and the GCG001 powered up, select Refresh Device List.
  • Page 34 User manual Chapter 3 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 slot 30) and double-click it. You can now use the pull-down menus to select the appropriate Baud Rate Output Startup value. When Output at Startup is set to Disabled, no output data is sent to the Genius devices when the PLC transitions from STOP to RUN.
  • Page 35 User manual Chapter 3 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Figure 18: Populating the Genius IO Devices to be Controlled by the Genius Gateway 13. Special consideration needs to be given to the configuration of a Series 90-70 Remote I/O Scanner (BEM733) device on the Genius Bus, since this device can control a rack filled with I/O modules, each of which needs to be suitably configured.
  • Page 36 User manual Chapter 3 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Figure 19: Populating Slots in S90-70 Rack Controlled by Remote I/O Scanner (BEM733) 14. Configuration of a VersaMax Genius Network Interface Unit (GNIU) is like the process described for the Series 90-70 Remote I/O Scanner, above. a.

  • Page 37: Genius Hot-Standby Redundancy Configuration

    User manual Chapter 3 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 18. In PME, store the Hardware Configuration to the RX3i CPU. This act also stores the GCG001 configuration data to the PNC001. The following screenshot shows a completed configuration. Figure 20: PME Display of Complete Genius Gateway Configuration 3.2.2 Genius Hot-Standby Redundancy Configuration As shown in Figure 27 below, a Hot Standby system will contain two GCG001 modules.

  • Page 38: Genius Duplex Configuration

    User manual Chapter 3 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Figure 21: 1. To change the current selection, press F2 (tgl). 2. Press F3 (entr) to save the new selection. 3. Press F4 (next) to advance to the next configuration display. Blocks can be configured for No CPU Redundancy, Hot Standby or Duplex redundancy. For new blocks, it is set to No Redundancy.

  • Page 39: Genius Dual Bus Configuration

    User manual Chapter 3 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Duplex Default State is employed whenever the output point data received in real time from SBA#30 and SBA#31 disagree. Note: PNC Critical Network Ports feature does not cause a fatal fail-over in GCG-only PROFINET systems because GCGs are Simplex devices.

  • Page 40: Genius Hot Standby Dual Bus Configuration

    User manual Chapter 3 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Figure 24: 1. To change the configuration, press F2 (tgl). 2. To save the new selection, press F3 (entr). 3. Press F4 (next) to advance to the next configuration display. Figure 25: 1. To change the configuration, press F2 (tgl). 2.
  • Page 41 User manual Chapter 3 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 • The two CPUs are synchronized to accomplish Hot Standby. In Figure 26, a dual RMX link is diagrammed. For a CPE400, the synchronization would be performed over LAN3. Figure 26: GCG001 Units Deployed in Genius Hot Standby Dual Bus Redundancy Configuration...

  • Page 42: Chapter 4: System Operation

    The PROFINET network to which the GCG001 is connected operates at 100Mbps only. The Network Speed will be set through auto-negotiation if necessary. Details of PROFINET communications may be found in the PACSystems RX3i & RSTi-EP PROFINET I/O Controller Manual GFK-2571.

  • Page 43: Redundancy

    User manual Chapter 4 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 7. Reconnect the GCG001 to the Genius bus. 8. Note that the HHM will not work reliably on a mixed baud rate bus. Connect the HHM directly to any device under these circumstances and disconnect that device from the Genius bus temporarily.
  • Page 44 (MRP). As shown in Figure 28, this form of redundancy is designed to permit all devices on the network to continue to communicate even though the network cable has been compromised at one point. For details, refer to the PACSystems RX3i & RSTi-EP PROFINET I/O Controller Manual, GFK-2571.

  • Page 45: I/O Scans

    User manual Chapter 4 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 4.1.3 I/O Scans As shown in Figure 7, there are several I/O Scans that effect how the input and output devices on the Genius bus exchange data with the RSX3i PLC. The RX3i scan reads input data from all the devices connected to it and active in its configuration.
  • Page 46 User manual Chapter 4 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Note: For GCG Firmware prior to V1.1.1 As mentioned in Section 1.10, the behavior of the input references associated with a Genius Device that has indicated a fault, and which is interfaced to the CPU via the GCG001, is to cause all inputs to either hold last state or to default to a known state (per GCG001 configuration parameters).

  • Page 47: Chapter 5: Diagnostics

    User manual Chapter 5 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Chapter 5: Diagnostics This chapter describes: • Status Bits Genius Status Bits for GCG — Fault Status Bits for GCG — Gateway Status Bits for GCG — • Module LED Indicators • Power-up Module Restart —...
  • Page 48 User manual Chapter 5 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Figure 29: Gateway Status Data Bit# Name Bit Condition Meaning of Status Bit The GCG001 module is powering up or has failed. Module OK Indicates the GCG001 module is functioning properly. No GCG001 diagnosis data available; FAULT LED is Off.

  • Page 49: Genius Status Data

    User manual Chapter 5 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 5.1.2 Genius Status Data For the Genius Status Data, status bits are arranged in ascending order of the Genius Serial Bus Addresses (SBAs), beginning at the first %I status reference assigned to this bank of 32. Figure 30: Genius Status Data Bit Condition Meaning of Genius Status Bit...

  • Page 50: Power-Up

    User manual Chapter 5 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Power-Up The GCG001 powers up whenever 24Vdc power is properly applied via the connector shown in Figure 9. During the power-up sequence, the GCG001 module runs diagnostics and initializes its hardware components. When the necessary hardware components have been initialized and tested, the module transitions to either normal operation or, if the firmware load pushbutton is being depressed (see Figure 8), to the firmware update mode.

  • Page 51: Fault Types Reported To The Rx3I Controller I/O Fault Table

    User manual Chapter 5 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 The I/O fault table displays I/O faults such as circuit faults, address conflicts, forced circuits, I/O module addition/loss faults and I/O bus faults. The contents of the I/O Fault Table entry are as follows: Entry Description Location...
  • Page 52 User manual Chapter 5 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 I/O Fault Table Message Identifiers Fault Type Description Internal Circuit fault Shared RAM fault Electronics Assembly EEPROM fault Communication interface fault Terminal Strip EEPROM fault or NVRAM fault EEPROM fault Private RAM fault Processor fault Failed Switch Open Input / Over-Temperature...
  • Page 53 User manual Chapter 5 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Fault Type Description 1029 Configuration mismatch in S90-70 Remote Scanner Rack 1030 Configuration mismatch in VersaMax I/O Station 1031 Configuration mismatch in Field Control I/O Station Mismatch between configured Genius device and actual device 1032 present.
  • Page 54 User manual Chapter 5 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Table Entry Explanation Value Interpretation Location of 0.6.D1.r0.s15.ss1 Rack 0 Slot 6 = location of PNC Fault D1 = Device Number of GCG s15 = SBA of faulted Genius device ss1 (Not used for Genius blocks. VersaMax, 90-70 Scanner rack, and Field Control devices specify the location of module in fault.)

  • Page 55: Clearing The Rx3I Fault Tables

    User manual Chapter 5 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Figure 33: Genius Analog Block Over Range Fault Display (Example) 5.4.2 Clearing the RX3i Fault Tables Clearing the RX3i CPU’s I/O fault tables has no effect on the GCG001 or on the Genius Devices downstream from it.

  • Page 56: Chapter 6: Commreq/Data_Init_Comm Programming

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Chapter 6: COMMREQ/Data_Init_Comm Programming This chapter explains how to use Communication Requests (COMMREQs) to perform specific tasks with Genius devices that are attached to a Gateway’s Genius bus. COMMREQs are instructions in the RX3i ladder logic (see example in Figure 34). When a COMMREQ is executed in ladder logic, communications traffic is directed to the indicated PROFINET Controller...

  • Page 57: Commreq Command Block Format

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 program to differentiate between the result of an earlier command and the currently–executing COMMREQ command. CPU Memory Application Program Clear status block  Status Block (set value to zero) 3. Use a COMMREQ instruction to perform the intended function. PROFINET- Application Program Genius Device...

  • Page 58: Commreq Command Block Contents

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Location Data Field Value address Data Block Length Always 0 address + 1 Wait/No Wait Flag address + 2 Status Pointer Memory Type address + 3 Status Pointer Offset Always 0 address + 4 Idle Timeout Value (ms) Always 0 address + 5...
  • Page 59 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 The offset into the Memory Type (above) is defined by [address + 3]. Note that the offset is 0–based. For example, if the Status Block were located at %R099, memory type would be specified as 08 (for %R Status Pointer Offset memory) and the offset would be entered as 98 to point to %R099.

  • Page 60: Commreq Commands Supported By The Genius Gateway (Gcg001)

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 6.3.2 COMMREQ Commands Supported by the Genius Gateway (GCG001) Command # Function Section Pulse Test 6.4.1 Read Configuration 6.4.2 Write Configuration 6.4.3 Read Diagnostics 6.4.4 Clear Circuit Fault Clear All Circuit Faults 6.4.6 Assign Monitor 6.4.7 Outputs Enable/Disable...

  • Page 61: Commreq Command Block Quick Reference

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 6.3.3 COMMREQ Command Block Quick Reference The table below summarizes all COMMREQs supported by the Genius Gateway. Beyond Address+8, please see the individual COMMREQ specification in Sections 6.4.1 thru 0. COMMREQ Content Addr Addr+1 Addr+2 Addr+3...

  • Page 62: Mechanics Of The Commreq Instruction

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 6.3.4 Mechanics of the COMMREQ Instruction Once the content of the of the COMMREQ communication has been set up (in the COMMREQ Command Block, as described above) the application program will need to activate the corresponding COMMREQ instruction in order to initiate communications with the target Genius Device (via the interconnected PROFINET Controller and Genius Gateway.
  • Page 63 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Enable Error? active true false active false true not active no execution false false The COMMREQ passes power flow to its OK output unless: • The specified module (in rack/slot) is not present. •...
  • Page 64 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Contents of the Status Block The Status Block consists of two words in PLC memory to which the PROFINET Controller returns the status of the COMMREQ. The lower word is used for general information about the execution of the COMMREQ: Table 1: VALUE DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 65 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 VALUE VALUE decimal DESCRIPTION (word) (word) PROFINET device is ‘undeclared’. The PROFINET device specified in the 0x0C command block is not known to the PNC as currently configured. PROFINET API value is out of range. The value should be 0 or 1 (always 0x0D 0 for Gateway requests).
  • Page 66 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 VALUE VALUE decimal DESCRIPTION (word) (word) The COMMREQ request is not supported by the specified Genius 0x22 device. The data type code specified for a Read Data or Write Data COMMREQ 0x23 does not have a value recognized by the High-Speed Counter. The counter number specified for a Read Data or Write Data 0x24 COMMREQ does not have a value recognized by the High-Speed...
  • Page 67 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Figure 34: Ladder Logic to Clear Circuit Fault COMMREQ/Data_Init_Comm Programming...

  • Page 68: Comparison: Commreq Vs Data_Init_Comm

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Figure 35: Data_Init_Comm to Clear Circuit Fault 6.3.5 Comparison: COMMREQ vs Data_Init_Comm Data_Init_Comm is an instruction designed to help programmers set up COMMREQs. Note that when programming a COMMREQ (Figure 34), the entry for Address+3 is one less than the intended beginning address for the Status Block.

  • Page 69: Commreq Differences: Genius Bus Controllers And Genius Gateway

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 6.3.6 COMMREQ Differences: Genius Bus Controllers and Genius Gateway COMMREQs supported by the Genius Gateway (GCG) are intended to perform the same functions as their Genius Bus Controller (GBC) counterparts. However, there are four significant differences that break compatibility with the GBC COMMREQ Command Blocks: 1.

  • Page 70: Commreq Descriptions And Formats

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 COMMREQ# Function GBC 30 GBC 70 Read Identification  Write Point  Read Block I/O  Read Map  Write Map  Read Data  Write Data  COMMREQ Descriptions and Formats 6.4.1 COMMREQ #1: Pulse Test Command The Pulse Test command causes the Genius Gateway to send a Pulse Test datagram.

  • Page 71: Commreq #2: Read Configuration Command

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 6.4.2 COMMREQ #2: Read Configuration Command The Read Configuration command is used to request configuration data from device on the Genius bus. It causes the Gateway to send a Read Configuration datagram to the indicated device.

  • Page 72: Commreq #3: Write Configuration Command

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Address Command Length Enter the code representing the CPU Memory Type where the GCG will Address +10 Deposit Memory type deposit the data obtained from the target Genius Device. Use the same codes as in Address+2. Memory offset bytes 1, 2 Starting address within the Deposit Memory type.

  • Page 73: Commreq #4: Read Diagnostics Command

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 This number equals the sum of the amount of configuration data to be sent to the target Genius device, plus 4. For example, for an RTD block, Address Command Length which has 42 words of configuration data, you would enter 46 here. Refer to Section 6.4.2, COMMREQ #2: Read Configuration Command for data lengths associated with other Genius devices.
  • Page 74 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Command Block for the Read Diagnostics Command Address Command Length Address +1 No Wait Address +2 Status Block memory type 70 (%I), 72 (%Q), 8 (%R), 10 (%AI), 12 (%AQ) or 196 (%W) Address +3 Status Block offset Beginning address for the COMMREQ Status Block.

  • Page 75: Commreq #5: Clear Circuit Fault Command

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 6.4.5 COMMREQ #5: Clear Circuit Fault Command This command is used to clear any faults on a specified circuit of a targeted Genius I/O device Command Block for the Clear Circuit Fault Command Address Command Length Address +1...

  • Page 76: Commreq #7: Assign Monitor Command

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Command Block for the Clear All Circuit Faults Command Address Command Length Address +1 No Wait Status Block memory Address +2 70 (%I), 72 (%Q), 8 (%R), 10 (%AI), 12 (%AQ) or 196 (%W) type Address +3 Status Block offset...
  • Page 77 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Command Block for the Assign Monitor Command Address Command Length Address +1 No Wait 70 (%I), 72 (%Q), 8 (%R), 10 (%AI), 12 (%AQ) or 196 Address +2 Status Block memory type (%W) Address +3 Status Block offset Beginning address for the COMMREQ Status Block.

  • Page 78: Commreq #8: Enable/Disable Outputs Command

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 6.4.8 COMMREQ #8: Enable/Disable Outputs Command The Enable/Disable Outputs command can be sent to the Genius Gateway to disable sending outputs to any blocks whose outputs are currently enabled. Conversely, it can also be used to enable sending outputs to any blocks whose outputs are currently disabled.

  • Page 79: Commreq #11: Read Device Command

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Command Block for the Switch BSM Command Address Command Length Address +1 No Wait 70 (%I), 72 (%Q), 8 (%R), 10 (%AI), 12 (%AQ) or 196 Address +2 Status Block memory type (%W) Address +3 Status Block offset Beginning address for the COMMREQ Status Block.
  • Page 80 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Specify the location FROM which the requested data Source Memory Address, will be read. Address +9 bytes 1, 2 (It is not necessary to specify a source memory Address +10 address when sending a Read Device COMREQ to a bytes 3, 4 computer).

  • Page 81: Commreq #12: Write Device Command

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 6.4.11 COMMREQ #12: Write Device Command To send up to 128 bytes of data to another CPU on the bus, use the Write Device command. Any type of data that can be addressed by its memory type and offset can be sent. This command causes the Gateway to issue a Write Device datagram to the specified device.

  • Page 82: Commreq #19: Read Identification

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Required to write to %L memory in a PLC, Block name, otherwise zero. Address +15 characters 1, 2 For %P, Address+15 through Address +18 are Address +16 characters 3, 4 ignored. Address +17 characters 5, 6 Block names are limited to 7 characters.
  • Page 83 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Enter the code representing the CPU Memory Type where the GCG will deposit the data Address +10 Deposit Memory type obtained from the target Genius Device. Use the same codes as in Address+2. Starting address within the Deposit Memory Memory offset bytes 1, 2...

  • Page 84: Commreq #20: Write Point Command

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 6.4.13 COMMREQ #20: Write Point Command This command is intended for use with legacy devices that use absolute memory addressing, such as the Series Six. For Series 90 and PACSystems PLCs, use the Write Device command.
  • Page 85 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Command Block for the Read Block I/O Command Address Command Length Address +1 No Wait 70 (%I), 72 (%Q), 8 (%R), 10 (%AI), 12 (%AQ) or 196 Address +2 Status Block memory type (%W) Address +3 Status Block offset...
  • Page 86 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 I/O Data Format Returned by 4-In/2-Out Analog and Strain Gauge/mV Blocks Byte # Description Block Model Number Block Software Revision Number A/D value for Input Channel 1 (LSB) A/D value for Input Channel 1 (MSB) A/D value for Input Channel 2 A/D value for Input Channel 3 A/D value for Input Channel 4...
  • Page 87 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 I/O Data Format Returned by Current Source Analog (CSA) Blocks Byte # Description Block Model Number Block Software Revision Number µA value for Input Channel 1 (LSB) µA value for Input Channel 1 (MSB) µA value for Input Channel 2 µA value for Input Channel 3 µA value for Input Channel 4...
  • Page 88 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 I/O Data Format Returned by Current Source Output (CSO) Blocks Byte # Description Block Model Number Block Software Revision Number µA commanded value for output channel 1 (LSB) µA commanded value for output channel 1 (MSB) µA commanded value for output channel 2 µA commanded value for output channel 3 µA commanded value for output channel 4...
  • Page 89 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 I/O Data Format Returned by Current Source Input (CSI) Blocks Byte # Description Block Model Number Block Software Revision Number µA value for input channel 1 (LSB) µA value for input channel 1 (MSB) µA value for input channel 2 µA value for input channel 3 µA value for input channel 4...

  • Page 90: Commreq #22: Read Map Command

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Byte # Description 24-25 Channel 6 Engineering Units value Channel 1/2 XJV voltage (hundredths of mV) (LSB) Channel 1/2 XJV voltage (hundredths of mV) (MSB) 28-29 Channel 3/4 XJV voltage (hundredths of mV) 30-31 Channel 5/6 XJV voltage (hundredths of mV) Channel 1/2 XJV temperature (tenths of degrees C) (LSB)
  • Page 91 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Command Block for the Read Map Command Address Command Length Address +1 No Wait 70 (%I), 72 (%Q), 8 (%R), 10 (%AI), 12 (%AQ) or Address +2 Status Block memory type 196 (%W) Beginning address for the COMMREQ Status Address +3 Status Block offset...

  • Page 92: Commreq #23: Write Map Command

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 6.4.16 COMMREQ #23: Write Map Command To set the reference table mapping of a 90-70 Remote Scanner on the Genius bus, use the Write Map command. Command Block for the Write Map Command Address Command Length Address +1...
  • Page 93 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Command Block for the Read Data Command Address Command Length Address +1 No Wait Address +2 Status Block memory type 70 (%I), 72 (%Q), 8 (%R), 10 (%AI), 12 (%AQ) or 196 (%W) Address +3 Status Block offset Beginning address for the COMMREQ Status Block.

  • Page 94: Commreq #25: Write Data Command

    User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 6.4.18 COMMREQ #25: Write Data Command This command is used to set data values in a Genius High-speed Counter. Command Block for the Write Data Command Address Command Length Address +1 No Wait 70 (%I), 72 (%Q), 8 (%R), 10 (%AI), 12 (%AQ) or Address +2 Status Block memory type...
  • Page 95 User manual Chapter 6 GFK-2892G Sep 2019 Read/Write Data Command Codes for COMMREQs #24 & #25 These commands are used with the Read Data and Write Data COMMREQs to read or write data to a Genius High-speed Counter block. The Load and Set command codes are used in conjunction with the Write Data COMMREQ and the Read command codes are used by the Read Data COMMREQ.
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