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Users Guide Contents GFK -0121F Sep 2019 3.3.4 Enabling/Disabling Automatic Shutoff ..........21 3.3.5 Enabling/Disabling the Ability to Change Block ID Parameters ..21 3.3.6 Enabling/Disabling the Ability to Change the Baud Rate of Devices on the Bus ..................... 22 3.3.7 Enabling/Disabling the Ability to Configure Devices on the Bus ..
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Users Guide Contents GFK -0121F Sep 2019 4.9.6 Configuring Module Features ............38 Monitoring the Bus and its Devices ....39 Displaying Information About Bus Devices ..........40 5.1.1 Block/Bus Status Displays for Bus Devices ......... 41 5.1.2 Selecting Another Device ..............42 5.1.3 Selecting the Active Device ...............
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Users Guide Contents GFK -0121F Sep 2019 5.9.2 Power TRAC Extra Calculated Data (LPIO) Screens ......57 5.9.3 Power TRAC Control Outputs Screens ..........57 5.9.4 Forcing PowerTRAC Data ..............57 5.9.5 Diagnostics ..................58 5.10 Monitoring/Controlling Remote Drop Data ..........58 5.10.1 Displaying Other Circuits ..............
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Users Guide Chapter 1 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 Introduction The Hand-held Monitor (HHM) is a convenient operator interface device that can be used to set up and monitor a Genius I/O and communications system. The HHM features: • An LCD display with four lines of 16 characters each. •...
Users Guide Chapter 1 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 A key feature of the Hand-held Monitor is its ability to communicate with I/O blocks and to force discrete and analog I/O, whether there is a PLC or computer connected to the bus. This greatly simplifies system check-out prior to full-scale system operation Hand-held Monitor Description Figure 2: Hand Held Monitor parts...
Users Guide Chapter 1 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 Operation Keys: The four keys on the right side of the keypad are used to control HHM operations: Figure 5: Operational Keys 1.1.2 The HHM Display The Hand-held Monitor has a 4-line LCD screen. On a new Hand-held Monitor, displays are in English.
Users Guide Chapter 1 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 mon: with the key switch in Monitor position, the HHM can monitor bus and block data. Additional HHM functions, such as clearing faults or configuring I/O blocks, can be used in Monitor mode only if the HHM has been set up to permit their use. The key must be present to move the switch from Monitor to Configure mode position;...
Users Guide Chapter 1 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 Keyboard 20 sealed keys with tactile feedback Features Performs Genius I/O block configuration, monitors I/O data on Genius bus, displays diagnostic in- formation. Display language English, German, French, or Italian Drop Test Survives drop from 4 feet (1.2 meters) to concrete floor landing on any surface or corner without affecting its operation.
Users Guide Chapter 2 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 Hardware Setup Power for the Hand-held Monitor The Hand-held Monitor can be operated using its built-in battery or connected to either115 volt or 230-volt AC power. A battery pack must always be installed to operate the HHM, even when using AC power.
Users Guide Chapter 2 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 2.1.3 Using the 230VAC Power Adapter The optional 230VAC Power Adapter (IC660MCA512) can be used to connect the Hand-held Monitor Charger to variety of 230 VAC power outlets by means of a standard computer cable (not supplied).
Users Guide Chapter 2 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 Low Battery Power Low battery power may cause this message: Figure 9: Low Battery Message Or the display may blank, or two black lines may appear briefly. Low battery power suspends the current operation. Charging the Battery Pack When you receive a new Hand-held Monitor, its battery pack is not charged.
Users Guide Chapter 2 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 2.1.4.2 Automatic Shutoff To conserve Power, the Hand-held Monitor automatically shuts off 10 minutes after the last key is pressed. For applications where continual operation is preferred, the automatic shutoff feature can be disabled. See page 3-5 for more information. Changing the PROM New features can be added to upgrade a Hand-held Monitor by replacing its PROM as described below.
Users Guide Chapter 2 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 If necessary, bend the pins on the PROM so they line up properly with the holes in the socket. Bend the pins by pressing each side against a clean desk or table top as shown below.
Users Guide Chapter 2 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 Figure 13: Installation 2.3.1 Configuring a Permanently-installed HHM Ordinarily, a Hand-held Monitor installed on a panel serves as an operator station. Its configuration may be different from that of a portable HHM. •...
Users Guide Chapter 2 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 2.3.2 HHM Installation Instructions Select a suitable location for the HHM. Environmental specifications are listed on page 1-5. The location must have 115 VAC or 230 VAC power. Cut an opening 3.75 (9.53cm) wide x 8 (20.32cm) high in the panel. Drill four mounting holes as shown below.
Users Guide Chapter 2 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 2.3.3 Installing the D-Shell HHM Connector Follow the instructions below if you are installing the supplied D-shell connector on the bus. Using the mounting plate as a template, cut an opening in the panel for the mating connector.
Users Guide Chapter 2 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 Installing a Separate Hand-held Monitor Connector You can add a connector to the bus for a permanently-mounted Hand-held Monitor, or to provide an additional attachment point for a portable HHM. The unit shown below (catalog number 44A736310-001-R001) provides a Hand-held Monitor connector and serial bus terminals.
Users Guide Chapter 2 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 2.4.2 Making the Bus Connections The HHM connector has two sets of terminals; one for incoming cable and the other for outgoing cable. Connect the Serial 1, Serial 2, and Shield In terminal of either connector to the previous device.
Users Guide Chapter 3 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 Getting Started This chapter explains how to: • Turn on the Hand-Held Monitor Set the HHM Baud Rate — Display the Home Menu — • Change the Hand-held Monitor’s configuration: the HHM Device Number —...
Users Guide Chapter 3 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 Figure 20: Self Test Screen 3.1.1 Setting the HHM Baud Rate Before the HHM completes the self-test, this screen appears: Figure 21: Self test with Baud Rate It shows the baud rate that is currently set up for the Hand-held Monitor. The baud rate 1.
Users Guide Chapter 3 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 Display the Home menu by either This is the Hand-held Monitor’s Home menu Figure 23: Home Menu a. Pressing F4 (Ok) from the first baud rate screen, or b. Pressing the Home key or DMenu key from a lower-level screen. Use the Home menu to get to any other HHM function, as shown below.
Users Guide Chapter 3 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 Configuring the Hand-held Monitor You can change the following operating characteristics of the Hand-held Monitor: • PLC reference format. • 153.6 K baud “standard” baud rate. • Device Number set to 0. •...
Users Guide Chapter 3 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 • From the HHM Configure menu, press F2 (Change) to clear the existing Device Number. Enter the new number and press F3 (Enter). Pressing F4 from the buad rate screen will advance you through additional HHM configuration screens.
Users Guide Chapter 3 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 The next display shows whether the Hand-held Monitor can configure the Block Number (serial bus address) of bus devices, as well as the I/O circuit mix of some types of I/O blocks. Figure 30 This selection also determines whether the HHM can assign the Reference Address of I/O blocks or change the I/O mapping of a Remote I/O Scanner (for the modules in its remote...
Users Guide Chapter 3 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 To change the current selection, press F2 (Toggle), then press F3 (Enter). 3.3.9 Enabling/Disabling the Ability to Clear Faults The next display shows whether the HHM can clear faults on bus devices. Figure 34 To change the current selection, press F2 (Toggle) then press F3 (Enter).
Users Guide Chapter 3 GFK- 0121F Sep 2019 E : P R O C E S S O R F A I L E : R A M F A I L U R E E : E P R O M F A I L U R E E : E E P R O M F A I L U R E E : C O M M E R R O R Press the Clear key and try the test again.
Users Guide Chapter 4 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 Device Configuration Overview The Hand-held Monitor can be used to configure (establish the operating characteristics for) a wide variety of other devices. Some configurable devices are: • Genius I/O Blocks, High-speed Counter Blocks, and PowerTRAC Blocks •...
Users Guide Chapter 4 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 Figure 39 3. Wire the device to the power source and apply power. WARNING If the device is not properly grounded, hazardous voltages may exist. Death or injury may result. DO NOT TOUCH the connectors or wiring after powering up the device. Hazardous voltages exist, and death or injury may result.
Users Guide Chapter 4 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 2. Turn the Hand-held Monitor on. After the HHM completes its powerup sequence, the Home menu appears. The Hand-held Monitor’s Change Block Configuration option must be enabled to complete the instructions in this section. For a new device, the HHM’s Change Block ID and Change Block Baud options must also be enabled.
Users Guide Chapter 4 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 Figure 41 Completing the Program Block ID Screens Select F1 (Program Block ID) from the Configuration menu to complete the mandatory part of a device’s configuration. (The HHM’s CHNG BLK ID capability must be enabled). When the HHM is set up for a PLC host, the Program Block ID screen looks like this: Figure 42 If there are? symbols on the screen, the reference address and/or Device Number have not...
Users Guide Chapter 4 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 To Enter or Change the Device Number: The Hand-held Monitor must be connected directly to the device. 1. Press F2 (blk). Then, enter the intended number (1-30). If you make a mistake, press F2 twice again, then enter the correct number.
Users Guide Chapter 4 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 • If the remote drop includes any Analog Expander Modules, Logicmaster 90 must be used for configuration; do not use an HHM. • When a remote drop is configured with an HHM, all I/O modules will operate in default mode;...
Users Guide Chapter 4 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 the Remote I/O Scanner. The leftmost module of each type (%I, %Q, %AI, or %AQ) in the rack receives the first available reference of the appropriate type. 3. Press F4 (nxt) to go to the Program Block ID screen. 4.
Users Guide Chapter 4 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 configured. If there are * symbols on the screen, a reference address was previously assigned, but it is out of range for the host CPU currently set up for the Hand-held Monitor. If this happens, check the host CPU setup in the HHM Utilities.
Users Guide Chapter 4 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 Configuring Field Control Station 1. From the HHM Main Menu, display the special set of menus for Field Control. If the Bus Interface Unit or Field Processor is the current-selected device, press F2 (analyze) twice or F3 then F2.
Users Guide Chapter 4 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 Note If a BIU or Field Processor has a Serial Bus Address conflict on an operating bus, it will not scan the modules in the station until the fault is cleared. 1. If you want to change the address, enter the new address using the keypad. 2.
Users Guide Chapter 4 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 • Configuration protection Configuring Individual Field Control Modules Go to the Field Control configuration menu: Figure 53 From this menu, press F2 to configure the individual modules in the station. 4.9.1 Disable the I/O Scan While you configure the modules in the station, you may want to disable I/O scanning.
Users Guide Chapter 4 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 Figure 55 2. Press F4 to accept the value. Then, enter a length in bits for I data. For example: Figure 56 3. Press F4 (entr) to accept the value. 4. Continue as above, entering starting addresses and lengths for the other data types.
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Users Guide Chapter 4 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 Read a Module Identification If there is a module in the currently-selected slot, pressing F4 (read) from the “empty slot” screen brings up the module identification screen: Figure 59 • If you want to change the module type dis- played, press F3 (tgl) to list other module types.
Users Guide Chapter 4 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 4.9.4 Editing a Module Configuration To edit the module’s configuration, press F4 (zoom). Refer to the module configuration instructions in the BIU/Field Processor User’s Manual. 4.9.5 Delete an Existing Module Configuration To delete the configuration of the module in the present slot, press F3 (delete) then F4 (enter).
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK -0121F Sep 2019 Monitoring the Bus and its Devices This chapter explains how to perform monitoring and control operations with the Hand- held Monitor. Displaying Information About Bus Devices (page 5-2). • Selecting the Active Device (page 5-2). •...
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Monitoring/Controlling Field Control Data (page 5-15). Forcing/Unforcing the Reference (page 5-15). — Displaying and Clearing Faults (page 5-16). — Pulse Testing Outputs on Discrete Blocks (page 5-17) Figure 62 Displaying Information About Bus Devices Select F3 (Block/Bus Status) from the Analyze menu to: •...
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 5.1.1 Block/Bus Status Displays for Bus Devices Example displays are shown below. (Display format for bus controllers is shown on the next page). Figure 63 Genius Block (discrete) Figure 64 Remote I/O Scanner Figure 65 IU/Field Processor Line 1 shows the I/O references used by the device.
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 5.1.2 Selecting Another Device Press F1 (Next) or F2 (Previous) as needed to display information about another device. Note Poor bus conditions may cause the HHM to skip (not display) a device that is present on the bus. Try moving the HHM to a different connector on the bus.
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 5.1.6 Reading a Global Data Address The third line of a bus controller’s Block/ Bus Status screen shows its assigned Global Data address. If no Global Data address appears, it means that either: •...
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Figure 68 4. Press F2 or F3 to select the other bus. The LED on the BSM is off when bus A is selected and on when bus B is selected. The I/O Enabled LED on each block on the active bus blinks.
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Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Monitor Block Display for Discrete I/O and Input Blocks For a discrete block, the Monitor Block display shows the I/O type and current state of each circuit. This is an example display for an 8-circuit grouped I/O block: for a discrete I/O block: Figure 70 Line 1 indicates the block’s I/O type:...
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Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Monitor Block Display for Discrete Relay Output Blocks For a Relay block, the Monitor Block screen shows the current open (O) or closed (C) states of all relay outputs: Figure 71 Line 2 shows the last digit of each circuit’s reference address. The ‘O‘s on line 3 show that each circuit is an output.
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Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Figure 73 Line 1 indicates that the block is an (A)nalog block. Lines 2 and 3 display the input values. The abbreviation FRC means a value is forced. Press F1 ( > ) to display the next pair of inputs. Monitor Block Display for a High-speed Counter Block ‘For a High-speed Counter block, the Monitor Block function displays a sequence of screens with the following information:...
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Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Figure 75 On this screen, the numbers on line 2 identify the first, second, third, of fourth control input of the same input type on the block. The third line identifies the input type: Disable Input (D), Home Input (H), Preload Input(P), or Strobe Input (S).
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Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Status Inputs The Monitor Block function first displays the Power TRAC block’s Status Inputs: Figure 77 Line 2 indicates each of the 16 possible bit locations for status data. Lin e3 shows the current states of all inputs.
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Figure 79 Line 2 indicates each of the 16 possible bit locations for Control Outputs. Line 3 shows the current state of each Control Outputs. These outputs are communications handshaking bits, sent from the CPU to the block for certain datagram communications. Information about these outputs is in the Power TRAC Block User’s Manual.
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Figure 80 Line 1 shows the references used by that circuit. If these are out of range for the host CPU set up for the Hand-held Monitor, line 1 instead shows: Figure 81 For example, the first circuit on the block appears as: 1 + * If the HHM is set up for PCIM mode, references are not used;...
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 5.5.2 Diagnostics Line 3 of the Monitor/Control Reference screen shows whether the circuit has any faults. If it does, one of the following diagnostic messages appears: Failed switch: The commanded state of the circuit does not match the actual state of the switch or load.
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 5.6.1 Forcing an Analog, RTD, or Thermocouple Value The HHM’s circuit forcing capability must be enabled to perform this function. 1. Press F2 (Force) to force the displayed circuit. 2. If you make a mistake entering a value, use the Clear key to delete one digit at a time, starting with the last.
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 For an analog block, the values may represent either engineering units or unscaled analog data. For an RTD or Thermocouple block, the values represent tenths of degrees (Celsius or Fahrenheit), tenths of ohms, or unconverted counts. Press F1 ( >...
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 • 16 screens, each showing the state of one Status Input. This information is more easily dis- played with the Monitor Block function, which shows all 16 Status Inputs on one screen. See page 5-7. •...
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 5.8.2 Selecting a Memory Type or Address To select a specific data item, you can enter its memory type and/or address. Press F2 (ref). This screen appears: Figure 86 1. Enter the reference number and press F3 (entr) If the HHM is set up for a PLC host, I/O references increment by 16 and word(register) references increment by 1.
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 5.9.2 Power TRAC Extra Calculated Data (LPIO) Screens If the Power TRAC block is version 2.3 or later, the Hand-held Monitor next shows a series of screens with extra calculated (“Low-Priority I/O”) data. The block may or may not automatically provide this data to the host, depending on the block’s revision level and configuration.
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Figure 92 Press F2 (force). The screen next displays: Press F2 (chng). Enter the force value, then press Figure 93 F3 (entr). To release the force, press F4 (release). 5.9.5 Diagnostics The PowerTRAC block does not report circuit faults. If you use the F4 (diag) key from the Monitor/Control Reference screen, the message NO FAULT Swill appear.
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Figure 95 Here, it is the first circuit on the block. The second line identifies the I/O module being monitored: Figure 96 It shows the Remote Drop ID (143 in this example), the rack number (0), the slot number (2), and the memory type (%I).
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 3. With the desired information displayed, press F3 (entr) to monitor the circuit. 5.10.2 Forcing a Circuit (The HHM’s circuit forcing capability must be enabled to perform this function). Display the circuit you want to force. Press F3 (force). For a discrete circuit, the HHM displays: Figure 100 Press F2 (on) or F3 (off) to force the circuit.
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Figure 105 The HHM identifies the location where the fault occurred (on line 2). From this screen, you can display additional faults on the remote drop by pressing F4 (nxt). Faults will appear in the same sequence in which they occurred.
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Figure 108 5.11.1 Changing the Reference Type Being Displayed Use the F1 ( < ) key to select a reference type: I (discrete inputs), Q (discrete outputs), AQ (analog outputs), or AI (analog inputs) 5.11.2 Displaying Another Reference Use the F2 ( >...
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Figure 109 3. Press F3 (force) again. Then, enter the forced state or value. The HHM displays an asterisk to indicate the state of value now shown is forced. See the illustration at left. 4.
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 5.11.7 Clearing Field Control Faults If faults are present, pressing the HHM Clear key here has no effect. To clear faults from the Hand-held Monitor you need to do the following: 1. Return to the HHM Main Menu. 2.
Users Guide Chapter 5 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 5.12.2 Clearing Pulse Test Faults If you press the CLEAR key from the Pulse Test screen, all faults on the block will be cleared. If you press the Clear key from the Monitor/Control screen (after displaying a specific circuit fault), only that fault will be cleared.
Users Guide Chapter 6 GFK-0121 Sep 2019 Reading CPU Memory This chapter explains how to use a Hand-held Monitor to read data in a specified memory location in a Series 90–70, Series Six, or Series Five PLC. New data from the specified memory location is displayed every three seconds.
Users Guide Chapter 6 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Figure 115 From this screen, you can display the current contents of other locations in the selected memory type: a. Use the F1 ( > ) key to increment the memory offset (location). b.
Users Guide Chapter 6 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 6.3.1 Enter or Change the PLC Type To enter or change the PLC type: 1. Press F3 (chng). A cursor appears at the left of the colon. For a Series Six PLC, enter the number 32768.
Users Guide Chapter 6 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 133 for a Series Five PLC The number on the right is the actual memory location that will be read. From this screen, use the Hand-held Monitor function keys to: a. Select a different device on the bus (press F4 (SBA)). b.
Users Guide Chapter 6 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Changing the Data Format When the memory display first appears, it looks like this example: Figure 120 You can display either one byte or one word of data. You can also select either decimal display: W O R D 1 2 3 4 5...
Users Guide Chapter 7 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Error Messages This chapter explains error messages that may be displayed on the Hand-held Monitor. Powerup Error Messages If an error occurs during the Hand-held Monitor’s self-test, this multi-language error display may appear: Figure 122 Cycle power to the Hand-held Monitor and try again.
Users Guide Chapter 7 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 Place the keyswitch in Configure mode (the key must be present). Press Clear, then retry the operation. Press Enter. E : F N C T N D I S A B L E D The function just selected is disabled by the HHM’s current configuration.
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Users Guide Chapter 7 GFK-0121F Sep 2019 E : D U P L I / O R E F S The PLC Reference Number conflicts with or overlaps one already assigned to another device on the bus. Assign a different reference to one of the devices in conflict. E : O U T O F R A N G E The Reference Number is too high.
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