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460PSDFM-NNA4
Protocol Gateway
Product User Guide
Firmware Version 5.2.14
Real Time Automation, Inc.
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1-800-249-1612

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  • Page 1 460PSDFM-NNA4 Protocol Gateway Product User Guide Firmware Version 5.2.14 Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...
  • 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, and SLC are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Internet Explorer are registered ® trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. BACnet is a registered trademark of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Revision History ............................5 Overview ............................... 6 Hardware Platforms ............................7 Hardware – NNA4 ............................8 Powering the Gateway ..........................8 Port Configuration ............................9 Mounting with a DIN Rail ..........................10 Installing ..............................10 Removing ..............................10 Accessing the Main Page..........................11 Error: Main Page Does Not Launch ......................
  • Page 4 Data Mapping – Explanation ........................41 Data Mapping – Adding Diagnostic Information ..................42 String Mapping – Explanation ........................45 Mapping – Auto-Configure Mode to Manual Configure Mode ..............46 Mapping – Manual Configure Mode to Auto-Configure Mode ..............47 View as Text ..............................

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Revision History Version Date Notes 5.1.1 6/7/16 Features Added 1. Reworked AutoMap functions to automap per device and made default for most productssupport@rtaautomation.com 2. Implemented Automatic reboot and redirect upon startup 3. Modified Template usage so it can be applied easily on a protocol or product level 4.

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview The 460PSDFM-NNA4 gateway connects a PROFINET IO Controller with as many as 32 DF1 Slaves. By following this guide, you will be able to configure the 460PSDFM-NNA4 gateway. For further customization and advanced use, please reference the appendices located on the CD or online at: http://www.rtaautomation.com/product/460-gateway-support/.

  • Page 7: Hardware Platforms

    Hardware Platforms The 460 Product Line supports a number of different hardware platforms. There are differences in how they are powered, what serial settings are supported, and some diagnostic features supported (such as LEDs). For these sections, be sure to identify the hardware platform you are using. To find which hardware platform you are using: 1) Look on the front or back label of the unit for the part number.

  • Page 8: Hardware - Nna4

    Hardware – NNA4 Powering the Gateway  An 8-24 VDC power source to the gateway, Red Wire = (+) Black Wire = (-). a. The unit draws 175mA @ 12V. Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...

  • Page 9: Port Configuration

    Port Configuration The Port Configuration page is where you set port specific parameters. These settings must match the settings of the device(s) that you are connecting to. When you have completed your port configuration, click the Save Parameters button. Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...

  • Page 10: Mounting With A Din Rail

    Mounting with a DIN Rail 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 515RTAAIC against the rail, press down to engage the spring loaded upper clip and rotate the unit parallel to the DIN Rail.

  • Page 11: 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. 1) Insert the provided CD-ROM into a computer also on the network.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Committing Changes To The Settings

    Committing Changes to the Settings  All changes made to the settings of the gateway in Configuration Mode will not take effect until the gateway is restarted via the webpage. Changes will not be stored if the gateway’s power is removed prior to a reboot.

  • Page 14: Main Page

    Main Page The main page is where important information about your gateway and its connections are displayed. Mode (orange box below): Running Mode: Protocol communications are enabled Configuration cannot be changed during Running Mode. If changes are needed, click the Configuration Mode button shown in the green box below Configuring Mode:...

  • Page 15: Device Configuration

    Device Configuration The device configuration area is where you assign the device description, IP address, and other network parameters. Changes can only be made when the gateway is in Configuration Mode. Click the Edit button to make these changes. Once you are done configuring the Description and the Network Settings, click the Save Parameters button.

  • Page 16: Profinet Io Server Configuration

    PROFINET IO Server Configuration Click the PROFINET IO Server button to display the PROFINET configuration page. 1) Device Label: Enter a label to identify the PROFINET IO Server within the Controller. This name must match the Device Name field in the PROFINET IO Controller. It is not case-sensitive. NOTE: The gateway will always save the Device Label in lower-case.

  • Page 17: Profinet Io Server Slot Configuration

    PROFINET IO Server Slot Configuration The bottom area of the PROFINET IO Server Configuration page lets you configure multiple Input and Output Slots. 1) Data Size is configurable. Options include: 8, 16, 32, 64, and 128 Bytes. 2) Data Format sets the formatting of the data. Automap will use this packing size to map data to/from the other protocol.

  • Page 18: Profinet Io Server Slot Configuration: Auto-Configure

    PROFINET IO Server Slot Configuration: Auto-Configure While in either of the two Auto-Configure Modes, the Data Slots themselves cannot be edited. Auto- Configure Mode looks at the other protocol and then configures the Data Slots to match. The Data Formats will be defined after the other protocol is configured. The data will be configured according to the following rules: ...

  • Page 19: Auto-Configure Group By Device Vs. Auto-Configure Group By Data Type

    Auto-Configure Group by Device vs. Auto-Configure Group by Data Type There are two different methods for Auto-Configure: Group by Device or Group by Data Type. There are a couple of rules to keep in mind when using Auto-Configure Mode: 1) If the other protocol inside the gateway is a Server, Slave, or Adapter protocol, then there are no differences between the Auto-Configure Modes.

  • Page 20: Profinet Io Server Slot Configuration: Manual Mode

    PROFINET IO Server Slot Configuration: Manual Mode 1) To transition from either of the two Auto-Configure Modes to Manual Configure Mode, click the dropdown at the top of the Profinet IO Server Configuration page and select Manual Configure. a. When prompted, click OK to confirm mode change or Cancel to remain in Auto-Configure Mode.

  • Page 21: Example Setup

    Example Setup Siemens Simatic Step 7 Configuration Example: Siemens TIA Portal Configuration Example: Gateway Configuration Example: Real Time Automation, Inc. 1-800-249-1612...

  • Page 22: Setting Up The Plc- Example Using Simatic Step 7 Software

    Setting up the PLC- Example Using Simatic Step 7 software This is how you would set up the Example Setup on the previous page using Simatic Step 7: 1) In your project, click the CPU and you should see the Hardware option in the right pane. Double click on the Hardware icon.
  • Page 23 7) Click OK acknowledging that the install was successful. 8) If you navigate to the right-hand side, you will see the RTA profile under: PROFINET IO->Additional Field Devices->I/O->460PSxx 9) IF YOU HAVE ALREADY CONFIGURED THE PROFINET I/O CONTROLLER, SKIP TO STEP 11.
  • Page 24 11) Find the RTA device in the I/O tree. It will be under PROFINET IO->Additional Field Devices->I/O ->460PSxx->port IO Device Conformance Test 1->Standard. 12) Once found, drag the Standard icon into the network line you created in Step 9. Real Time Automation, Inc.
  • Page 25 13) Double-click the gateway icon to open the properties window. Make sure the Device Name field matches exactly (case-sensitive) to the Device Label field in the PROFINET IO Server Configuration page. If not already done, uncheck the Assign IP Address via IO controller option (some versions already do this) and press OK.
  • Page 26 14) Expand the Standard node on the right panel to show the available modules to insert (Refer to the picture in Step 11). To match the above configuration in the 460 gateway, add one 8-byte input module to slot 1, one 128-byte input module to slot 2, and one 32-byte output module to slot 11.

  • Page 27: Setting Up The Plc- Example Using Tia Portal

    Setting up the PLC- Example Using TIA Portal This is how you would set up the Example Setup using Siemens TIA Portal: 1) In your project, click the Device View tab and click your PLC. 2) IF YOU HAVE ALREADY INSTALLED THE GSD FILE, SKIP TO STEP 9. OTHERWISE - Under Options, select Manage general station description file (GSD).
  • Page 28 7) Click the Network View tab in your project. 8) Navigate to the right-hand side of the screen under the Hardware catalog and you will see the RTA profile under: Other field devices->PROFINET IO-> I/O->RTA Inc. -> 460PSxx->port IO Device Conformance Test 1 ->Standard 9) Drag the Port IO standard into the Network next to the PLC.
  • Page 29 10) Once the RTA device is in the network click the Device view tab. 11) From the dropdown menu select ps01. Right click on the RTA device to select Properties. 12) Go down to the Ethernet addresses. 13) Be sure that the “IP address is set directly at the device” option is selected and uncheck the “Generate PROFINET device name automatically.”...
  • Page 30 14) Expand the Module list under the catalog on the right panel to show the available modules to insert into the device overview slots. To match the above configuration in the 460 gateway, add one 8-byte input module to slot 1, one 128-byte input module to slot 2, and one 32-byte output module to slot 11.
  • Page 31 15) In the Network view tab, click the port of the RTA ps01 and drag the line into the port of the PLC. Once the link has been established click the Compile button and Download to Device button (in red).

  • Page 32: Df1 Master Configuration

    DF1 Master Configuration Click the DF1 Master button to access the configuration page. 1) Serial Port: Select which serial port is being used for communication. This port must be configured on the Port Configuration page. If it has not yet been configured, it will display Disabled after the Port descriptions in this dropdown.

  • Page 33: Df1 Master Device Configuration

    DF1 Master Device Configuration The bottom area of the DF1 Master Configuration page lets you configure up to 32 external DF1 Slave devices. 1) To add additional Slave connections, click the -Select- dropdown under DF1 Master Device List and select Add Generic Slave option. -To remove a device, navigate to the slave to delete using the <<...

  • Page 34: Configuring Read Scan Lines

    Configuring Read Scan Lines Follow these steps to manually configure Read Scan Lines. 1) Select View Read Scan Lines if not already selected. 2) Select a File Type for each Scan Line. Options include: B (Binary), N (Int), F (Real), and ST (String). 3) Enter the File Number for the File Type selected.

  • Page 35: Configuring Read And Write Scan Lines (Cont.)

    Configuring Read and Write Scan Lines (cont.) If you are configuring more than 25 scan lines click << or >> to navigate to the next group of 25. When finished, click the Save Parameters button. Below is the Scan Line Data Limit for each Data Type and the max Length Range associated with them. Real Time Automation, Inc.

  • Page 36: Mapping - Transferring Data Between Devices

    Mapping - Transferring Data Between Devices There are 5 ways to move data from one protocol to the other. You can combine any of the following options to customize your gateway as needed. Option 1 – Data Auto-Configure Mappings: The gateway will automatically take the data type (excluding strings) from one protocol and look for the same data type defined in the other protocol.

  • Page 37: Display Mapping And Values

    Display Mapping and Values The Display Data and Display String pages are where you can view the actual data for each mapping that is set up. Display Data Click the Display Data button to view how the data is mapped and what the values of each mapping are. Here you will see how each data point (excluding strings) is mapped.
  • Page 38 If there are values of “- -“ on this page, it indicates that the source has not yet been validated and no data is being sent to the destination. The example below reflects the Modbus to PLC flow of data. The Modbus (right side) is the source and the PLC (left side) is the destination.

  • Page 39: Display String

    Display String Click the Display String button to view how the string data types are mapped and what the values of each string are. Here you will see how each string from each protocol is mapped to the other. To view, select the source or destination group and the String from the dropdown menu to generate the information regarding that device.

  • Page 40: Data And String Mapping - Auto-Configure

    Data and String Mapping – Auto-Configure The Auto-Configure function looks at both of the protocols and will map the data between the two protocols as best as it can so that all data is mapped. Inputs of like data types will map to outputs of the other protocols like data types first.

  • Page 41: Data Mapping - Explanation

    Data Mapping – Explanation Below are the different parts that can be modified to make up a data mapping. 1) Enable (red box above): Check to enable mapping. If not checked, this mapping is skipped. 2) Source Field (yellow box above) : a.

  • Page 42: Data Mapping - Adding Diagnostic Information

    Data Mapping – Adding Diagnostic Information Data Mapping offers 5 different types of information in addition to any scan lines specified for each protocol. IMPORTANT NOTE: Only add Diagnostic Information AFTER both sides of the gateway have been configured. If changes to either protocol are made after diagnostic information has been added to the mapping table, it is necessary to verify all mappings.
  • Page 43 5) Status_XY a. There are two Statuses provided, one for each protocol. This gives access to the overall status of that Protocol. Each Bit has its own meaning as follows: Common Status: 0x000000FF (bit 0-7)1 byte Hex: Bit Position: Decimal: Explanation: 0x00 if we are a Slave/Server...
  • Page 44 Non-Recoverable Faults 0xFF000000 (bit 24-31)4 byte Hex: Bit Position: Decimal: Explanation: 0x01 16,777,216 nonrecoverable fault – task fatal err 0x02 33,554,432 nonrecoverable fault – config missing 0x04 67,108,864 nonrecoverable fault – bad hardware port 0x08 134,217,728 nonrecoverable fault – config err 0x10 268,435,456 Configuration Mode...

  • Page 45: String Mapping - Explanation

    String Mapping – Explanation Below are the different parts that can be modified to make up a string mapping. String data types can only be mapped to other string data types. There is no manipulation that can be done on the string. 1) Enable (red box above): Check to enable mapping.

  • Page 46: Mapping - Auto-Configure Mode To Manual Configure Mode

    Mapping – Auto-Configure Mode to Manual Configure Mode To transition from Auto-Configure Mapping Mode to Manual Configure Mode, click the dropdown at the top of the Mapping Configuration page and select Manual Configure. After you click this button, you will be prompted to confirm if this is really what you want to do. Click OK to proceed to Manual Configure Mode or click Cancel to remain in Auto-Configure Mappings Mode.

  • Page 47: Mapping - Manual Configure Mode To Auto-Configure Mode

    Mapping – Manual Configure Mode to Auto-Configure Mode To transition from Manual Configure Mode to Auto-Configure Mapping Mode, click the dropdown menu at the top of the Mapping Configuration page and select Auto-Configure Mappings. Click OK to proceed to delete all current mappings and go back to Auto-Configure Mappings Mode. Click Cancel to keep all mappings and remain in Manual Configure Mode.

  • Page 48: View As Text

    View as Text Data Mapping The View as Text page displays the point to point mapping(s) you set up in the Data Mapping section. This will also display any manipulation(s) that are configured. Each line on this page will read as follows: ->...

  • Page 49: Security Configuration

    Security Configuration To setup security on the 460 gateway, navigate to Other->Security Configuration. You can configure Security for 3 administrators, 5 users, and 1 guest. THIS IS A TOTAL SECURITY FEATURE The security feature offers a way to password protect access to diagnostics and configuration on the network.

  • Page 50: Security Configuration-Security Levels

    Security Configuration-Security Levels Each webpage in the gateway can have a separate security level associated with it for each user. Security Levels: 1) Full Access: Capability to view and configure a web page. 2) View Access: Capability to view a web page, but cannot configure parameters. 3) No Access: No capability of viewing the web page and page will be removed from Navigation.

  • Page 51: Security - Log In

    Security - Log In Username: Name of the user to login. Password: Password of the user to login. Log In: If login is successful, the user will be redirected to the Main Page. Send Password to Email: Sends the specified User’s Password to the email configured for that user. Display Hint: Displays the hint specified for the User if one was set up.

  • Page 52: Email Configuration

    Email Configuration To setup e-mails on the 460 gateway, navigate to Other->Email Configuration. You can configure up to 10 email addresses. 1) SMTP Mail Username: The email address that the SMTP server has set up to use. 2) SMTP Mail Password: If authentication is required, enter the SMTP Server’s password (Optional). 3) SMTP Server: Enter the Name of the SMTP Server or the IP Address of the Server.

  • Page 53: Alarm Configuration

    Alarm Configuration To setup alarms on the 460 gateway, navigate to Other->Alarm Configuration. 1) Alarm Delay upon Powerup: At Powerup, the gateway will have values of ‘0’ stored for all data. This may cause alarms to trigger before these values are updated by the mating protocols. Set this field to provide needed time to update fields before considering values for alarms.
  • Page 54 5) In the Clear Error Section: a. Select the Clear Error Operation. Available options are <, >, <=, >=, !=, ==, and Change of State (COS). This is the operation that will be used to compare the Data Point value against the Error Value to determine if the alarm needs to be cleared.

  • Page 55: Diagnostics - Alarm Status

    Diagnostics – Alarm Status Alarm Status will only display under the Diagnostic menu tab if at least 1 Alarm is enabled. 1) # Alarms Enabled: This is a count of enabled alarms. 2) # Alarms Active: This is how many alarms are presently active (set). 3) Last Active Alarm: This is the last alarm that the gateway detected.

  • Page 56: Alarms - Clear

    Alarms – Clear When an alarm is cleared, the following will occur: 1) A one-time notification will be sent to the email associated with the alarm. a. For duplicate emails to occur, the alarm must become active and then be cleared again. 2) Total # Alarms Active will decrement.

  • Page 57: Change Of State (Cos) Configuration

    Change of State (COS) Configuration To access the configuration files in the 460 gateway, navigate to dropdown Other->COS Configuration. The gateway, by default only writes when data has changed. The gateway also waits to write any data to the destination until the source protocol is successfully connected. Default values should fit most applications.

  • Page 58: Diagnostics Info

    Diagnostics Info The Diagnostic page is where you can view the gateway’s translations and protocol specific status information. For protocol specific diagnostic information, refer to the next three pages. Diagnostics – Data and String Mapping The Diagnostics->Diagnostic Info->System section displays the number of translations that are enabled, for both Data and String data types, the number of mappings that have an error, and the first mapping that has an error.

  • Page 59: Diagnostics - Profinet Io Server

    Diagnostics – PROFINET IO Server Select the PROFINET IO Server in the dropdown menu on the Diagnostic page to view a breakdown of the diagnostics and common strings that are displayed on the page. Additional diagnostic information can be found by clicking the Help button. NOTE: This page will auto-refresh every 5 seconds with the latest data.
  • Page 60 LED Status: 1) Good Communication (Solid Green) – Connected to a PROFINET IO Controller and Online. 2) Not Connected (Flashing Green) – Configured but no PROFINET IO Connection was established. 3) Fatal Error (Solid Red) – a. Invalid Configuration due to no input/output slots configured within the gateway 4) Connection Timeout (Flashing Red) –...

  • Page 61: Diagnostics - Df1 Master

    Diagnostics – DF1 Master Select the DF1 Master in the top dropdown menu on the Diagnostic page to view a breakdown of the diagnostics and common strings that are displayed on the page. You may also view individual Slave counters by selecting the device in the All Slaves dropdown and clicking View. Additional diagnostic information can be found by clicking the Help button.
  • Page 62 LED Status - This is the Status for All Slaves or the specific Slave selected. 1) Solid Green (Connected) – The gateway is connected to all of the DF1 Slaves that are configured and enabled. 2) Flashing Green (Not Connected) – No DF1 Slaves are enabled/configured. a.
  • Page 63 Status Strings - These are the values for All Slaves or the Specific Slave Selected. Last Read Error Code: -Last Read Request Error that the gateway received Last Write Error Code: -Last Write Request Error that the gateway received Error Code Breakdown: Format of Error: STS='Err Code',EXT_STS='Err Code' (N:'Slave Destination ID' A:'DF1 Request Address in Offset Notation' L:'Number of points to Read') 1) STS='Err Code',EXT_STS='Err Code' (N:'Slave Destination ID' A:'DF1 Request Address in Offset...

  • Page 64: Led Configuration

    LED Configuration To modify the behavior of the LEDs on the 460 gateway, navigate to Other->Setup LEDs. The LED Configuration page lets you configure the LEDs on the gateway. Each LED may be set to Disabled, Protocol 1, or Protocol 2. If either Protocol is a Master/Client, you may set the LED to represent either all Slaves/Servers configured in the gateway or a particular Slave/Server device.

  • Page 65: Configuration Files

    Configuration Files To access the configuration files in the 460 gateway, navigate to dropdown Other->Export/Import Config. Export Configuration The export tool allows you to save your gateway configuration for backup or to be exported into another gateway. This file is named rta_cfg.rtax by default. Network settings will not be saved in this configuration since they must be unique for each gateway.

  • Page 66: Save And Replace Configuration Using Sd Card

    Save and Replace Configuration Using SD Card Saving Configuration Using SD Card This function saves the gateway’s configuration automatically to an SD Card each time the gateway is rebooted via the Restart Now button on the webpage. If this unit should fail in the future, the last configuration the gateway used is stored on the SD card and can be used for a new gateway to get the application back up and running quickly.

  • Page 67: Intelligent Reset Button

    Intelligent Reset Button If the IP Address of the gateway is forgotten or is unknown, there is an easy way to recover the IP Address using a reset button on the hardware. 1) On the side of the gateway with the SD card slot, there is a small pinhole. Using a paperclip, press the button through this pinhole and hold the button for at least 5 seconds.

  • Page 68: Utilities

    Utilities To access the Utilities page in the 460 gateway, navigate to Other->Utilities. The Utilities screen displays information about the gateway including Operation Time, File System Usage, Memory Usage, and Memory Block Usage. Here you can also:  View the full revision of the software. ...

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