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ProLinx Gateway
Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-
3 ports
2/2/2009
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  • Page 1 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave- 3 ports 2/2/2009 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Installation Instructions

    ProLinx Modules with Ethernet Ports Series C ProLinx™ modules with Ethernet ports do NOT include the HTML Web Server. The HTML Web Server must be ordered as an option. This option requires a factory-installed hardware addition. The HTML Web Server now...

  • Page 3: Your Feedback Please

    Copyright © ProSoft Technology, Inc. 2009. All Rights Reserved. 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 User Manual 2/2/2009 ProSoft Technology ®, ProLinx ®, inRAx ®, ProTalk® and RadioLinx ® are Registered Trademarks of ProSoft Technology, Inc. ProSoft® Product Documentation In an effort to conserve paper, ProSoft Technology no longer includes printed manuals with our product shipments.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Contents Important Installation Instructions ....................... 2 Your Feedback Please........................3 ProSoft® Product Documentation....................... 3 Guide to the 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 User Manual Start Here System Requirements ....................9 Package Contents ....................10 Setting Debug and Port 1 Configuration Jumpers ..........10 Install the Antenna....................
  • Page 6 Contents 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports DFNT Reference....................117 DFCM Reference ....................160 Support, Service & Warranty How to Contact Us: Technical Support..............179 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions ......180 LIMITED WARRANTY ..................181...

  • Page 7: Guide To The 6202-Wa-Dfnt-Dfcm3 User Manual

    Start Here 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Guide to the 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 User Manual Function Section to Read Details → Introduction Start Here (page 9) This Section introduces the customer to the module. Included are: package contents,...
  • Page 8 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Start Here Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Page 8 of 190 ProSoft Technology, Inc. February 2, 2009...

  • Page 9: Start Here

    ProSoft Technology strongly recommends that you complete the steps in this chapter before developing a custom application. System Requirements The 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 module requires the following minimum hardware and software components: Pentium® II 450 MHz minimum. Pentium III 733 MHz (or better) recommended...

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Start Here Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Package Contents The following components are included with your 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 module, and are all required for installation and configuration. Important: Before beginning the installation, please verify that all of the following items are present.

  • Page 11: Install The Antenna

    Start Here 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports The following diagrams detail the jumper positions for each of the ports: ProLinx 5000/6000 Series Module Install the Antenna All antennas for radios communicating directly with each other should be mounted so they are within line-of-sight and have the same antenna polarity.

  • Page 12: Mounting The Module On The Din Rail

    6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Start Here Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Mounting the Module on the DIN Rail ProLinx 5000/6000 Series Module Page 12 of 190 ProSoft Technology, Inc. February 2, 2009...

  • Page 13: Connecting Power To The Unit

    Install ProSoft Configuration Builder Software You must install the ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) software in order to configure the 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 module. You can always get the newest version of ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Technology web site. To install ProSoft Configuration Builder from the ProSoft Web Site Open your web browser and navigate to http://www.prosoft-...
  • Page 14 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Start Here Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Choose "Save" or "Save File" when prompted. The following illustrations show the file download prompt for two of the most common web browsers. Save the file to your Desktop, so that you can find it easily when you have finished downloading.
  • Page 15 Start Here 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 1.7.1 Using the help system Most of the information needed to help you use ProSoft Configuration Builder is provided in a help system that is always available whenever you are running ProSoft Configuration Builder.
  • Page 16 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Start Here Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Page 16 of 190 ProSoft Technology, Inc. February 2, 2009...

  • Page 17: Configure The Module

    Set module parameters ................. 22 Downloading a File from PC to the Module ........... 56 Because the task of configuring the ProLinx module can be complicated, ProSoft Technology has provided a configuration tool called ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB) that will help you with the following tasks:...

  • Page 18: Set Up The Project

    The illustration below shows the ProSoft Configuration Builder window with a new project. Your first task is to add the 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 module to the project. Use the mouse to select "Default Module" in the tree view, and then click the right mouse button to open a shortcut menu.
  • Page 19 Choose Module Type dialog box. In the Product Line Filter area of the dialog box, select PLX6K. In the Select Module Type dropdown list, select 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3, and then click OK to save your settings and return to the ProSoft Configuration Builder window.

  • Page 20: Adding A Module

    6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Adding a Module To add a module to your project: Double-click the Default Module icon to open the Choose Module Type dialog box. On the Choose Module Type dialog box, select the module type.

  • Page 21: Module Entries

    Configure the Module 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Module Entries To configure module parameters Click on the plus sign next to the icon to expand module information. Double-click the icon to open the Edit dialog box.

  • Page 22: Set Module Parameters

    Set module parameters Notice that the contents of the information pane changed when you added the 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 module to the project. A red "X" icon in the information pane indicates that the module's configuration is incomplete. At this time, you may wish to rename the "Default Project" and "Default Location"...
  • Page 23 Configure the Module 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 2.5.1 [Radio Configuration] The Radio Configuration section contains basic configuration parameters for the radio. The following settings configure the radio. Signal LED 1, 2, 3, 4 SIGNAL LED 1: 20...
  • Page 24 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Value Definition Auto fallback high (11, 5.5, 2, 1) Fixed medium rate (5.5) Fixed high rate (11) Auto fallback standard (2, 1) Auto fallback medium (5.5, 2, 1) Important: For Multicast mode, use transmit rates of 1 or 2 Mbps for best results.
  • Page 25 Configure the Module 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports The following parameters set up the SNTP client: [RADIO SNTP CLIENT] NTP SERVER IP ADDRESS : 0.0.0.0 # IP address for NIST, Boulder, Colorado TIME ZONE 8 # Number of hours from GMT (-11 to +11)
  • Page 26 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Press [Z] to show the NTP menu. Your configuration data should look similar to the following if it was configured correctly: NTP Server IP Address Enter in dotted notation This parameter sets the IP address of the NTP server to contact for time acquisition.
  • Page 27 Configure the Module 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 2.5.3 [RADIO PWP Exchanges] In order to interface the module with PWP devices, you must construct an exchange list. The exchanges specify messages that will be produced or consumed at a user-defined frequency using the module's internal database.
  • Page 28 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Consumer Set DB to 0 On RF Error Consumer Set DB to 1 On RF Error DB Reg The DB Register field defines the starting database register in the module where data sourced (produced data) or placed (consumed data) is determined by the value entered in the DB Reg column.
  • Page 29 Configure the Module 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports A zero value for a consumed message indicates that the exchange will never timeout. The zero value can be used for exchanges that will interface with the command service port (7937) to handle data read and write requests from another device.
  • Page 30 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports CS Major, CS Minor This is an optional functionality that can be used to prevent unexpected results when changes are performed to existing producer and consumer exchanges.
  • Page 31 Configure the Module 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Producer Producer Consumer Consumer Will Data be Comment CS Major CS Minor CS Major CS Minor Consumed? Same CS Major and Consumer CS Minor is less than Producer CS Minor - exchange is validated...
  • Page 32 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 2.5.6 [Radio DF1 Pass-Through Server] Note: This section of the configuration file is applicable to third party port re-routing software that can RSLinx a serial port driver to an IP address port. When such software is not neccesary, this section is ignored by the module.
  • Page 33 Configure the Module 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Minimum Command Delay 0 to 65535 This parameter specifies the number of milliseconds to wait between the initial issuance of a command. This parameter can be used to delay all commands sent to slaves to avoid "flooding"...
  • Page 34 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Write commands have a special feature, as they can be set to execute only if the data in the write command changes. If the data in the command has not changed since the command was last issued, the command will not be executed.
  • Page 35 Configure the Module 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Command Entry Formats The format of each command in the list is dependent on the function being executed. Refer to Command Function Codes (page 35, page 117) for a complete discussion of the commands supported by the module and of the structure and content of each command.
  • Page 36 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports The first part of the record is the Module Information, which relates to the module. The second part contains information required to interface to the Server device. An example of a command list section of the configuration file is shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 37 Configure the Module 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Parameter Range Description Swap Code 0,1,2,3 This parameter defines if the data received from the Server is to be ordered differently than that received from the Server device.
  • Page 38 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 2.5.9 [DF1 Pass-Through Port] This section describes the use and configuration of the pass-through mode on the Serial Ports of DFCM-based modules. Port 0 can operate either as: Pass-Through from the Debug to Port 0 Standard Debug/Configuration operation on the Debug Port.
  • Page 39 Configure the Module 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Busy Timeout 0 to 65535 This parameter specifies the number of milliseconds to wait for the DF1 master port to become available. If the DF1 master port is processing a command list request, the busy flag will be set.
  • Page 40 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Wired DF1 Pass-Through in Infrastructure mode [Radio DF1 Pass-Through Server] Enabled Yes # Y=Use server, N=Do not use server Service Port Number : 15000 # TCP service port for this server...
  • Page 41 Configure the Module 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports [DF1 Port 1 Command] START # DF1 Port 1 Commands SLC500 2 Address Fields # Enable Poll Swap Node Func File File Elem Comment Addr Intr Count...
  • Page 42 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Type Master or Slave This parameter defines if the port will emulate a master or slave device. Enter a value of Master for a master and Slave for a slave.
  • Page 43 Configure the Module 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Stop Bits 1 or 2 Stop bits signal the end of a character in the data stream. For most applications, use one stop bit. For slower devices that require more time to resynchronize, use two stop bits.
  • Page 44 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports ENQ Delay 0 to 65535 This parameter specifies the number of milliseconds to wait after a DLE-ACK is received from a slave using half-duplex mode before the DLE-ENQ request is made for data.
  • Page 45 Command List Overview In order to interface the ProLinx module with slave devices, you must construct a command list. The commands in the list specify the slave device to be addressed, the function to be performed (read or write), the data area in the device to interface with and the registers in the internal database to be associated with the device data.
  • Page 46 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Commands Supported by the Module The format of each command in the list is dependent on the function being executed. To simplify command construction, the module uses its own set of function codes to associate a command with a DF1 command/function type.
  • Page 47 The following table shows the structure of the configuration data necessary for each of the supported commands. The first part of the record is the Module Information, which relates to the ProLinx module and the second part contains information required to interface to the slave device.
  • Page 48 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Parameter Range Description Enable 0, 1, 2, 999 This field defines whether or not the command is to be executed and under what conditions. Value Description The command is disabled and will not be executed in the normal polling sequence.
  • Page 49 Configure the Module 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Parameter Range Description Node Address 1 to 255 This parameter specifies the slave node address on the network to be considered. Values of 1 to 255 are permitted. If the value is set (255 = to 255, the command will be a broadcast message on the network.
  • Page 50 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports You can also use the Data Map to build a specific block of data to be used by any of the protocol drivers. For example, you can use the data map to build the input and output data area for the PROFIBUS Slave driver.
  • Page 51 Configure the Module 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports # SWAP CODE DEFINITION 0 Bytes left in original order (1234 -> 1234) 1 Words are swapped (1234 -> 3412) 2 Words and bytes are swapped (1234 -> 4321) 3 Bytes in each word are swapped (1234 ->...
  • Page 52 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports The following table defines the values and their associated operations: Swap Code Description None: No Change is made in the byte ordering (1234 = 1234) Words: The words are swapped (1234=3412) Words &...
  • Page 53 Configure the Module 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 2.5.13 Radio Ethernet Configuration (WATTCP) The Radio Ethernet Configuration is used to configure ethernet and wireless communication information. Radio_IP Default: 192.168.0.100 The IP address of the module to be used in wireless communication.
  • Page 54 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports netmask Default: 255.255.255.0 Network mask. Each word contains one of the values for the network mask. gateway Default: 192.168.0.1 This is the IP address of the gateway for your network. If you do not supply this, the default is used.
  • Page 55 Configure the Module 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Station_Name An alphanumeric string with a maximum of 32 ASCII characters that will identify your station on the wireless network. Valid Values: any character in the range of "A to Z", "a to z" and "0 to 9".

  • Page 56: Downloading A File From Pc To The Module

    6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Configure the Module Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Note: If the WEP Key Rollover parameter is enabled, then the module will use a random WEP key out of the four provided, overriding any value specified in this parameter.

  • Page 57: Diagnostics And Troubleshooting

    Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Diagnostics and Troubleshooting In This Chapter The Configuration/Debug Menu ............57 LED Indicators..................79 Client Error/Status Data................. 80 EtherNet/IP Client Command List Error Data ........82 Error Codes ................... 83 TCP/IP Interface Errors .................
  • Page 58 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports At least one UART hardware-based serial communications port available. USB-based virtual UART systems (USB to serial port adapters) often do not function reliably, especially during binary file transfers, such as when uploading/downloading configuration files or module firmware upgrades.
  • Page 59 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports This action opens the Diagnostics dialog box. Press "?" to display the Main Menu. Important: The illustrations of configuration/debug menus in this section are intended as a general guide, and may not exactly match the configuration/debug menus in your own module.
  • Page 60 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports The remainder of this section shows you the menus available for this module, and briefly discusses the commands available to you. Keystrokes The keyboard commands on these menus are almost always non-case sensitive.
  • Page 61 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Opening the Data Analyzer Menu Press [A] to open the Data Analyzer Menu. Use this command to view all bytes of data transferred on each port. Both the transmitted and received data bytes are displayed.
  • Page 62 Refer to SNTP Support (page 108) for more information on configuring and using this function. Transferring the Configuration File from ProLinx module to PC Press [S] to receive (download) the configuration file from the module to your Press [Y] to confirm the file transfer, and then follow the instructions on the terminal screen to complete the file transfer process.
  • Page 63 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Warm Booting the Module Caution: Some of the commands available to you from this menu are designed for advanced debugging and system testing only, and can cause the module to stop communicating with the processor or with other devices, resulting in potential data loss or other failures.
  • Page 64 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports EtherNet/IP Interface Port Press [^] to view detailed ENI pass-through server information for the selected port. Opening the Network Menu Press [@] to open the network menu. The network menu allows you to send, receive, and view the WATTCP.CFG file that contains IP, gateway, and other...
  • Page 65 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Analyzing Data for the first application port Press [1] to display I/O data for the first application port in the Data Analyzer. The following illustration shows an example of the Data Analyzer output.
  • Page 66 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Starting the Data Analyzer Press [B] to start the data analyzer. After the key is pressed, all data transmitted and received on the currently selected port will be displayed. The following illustration shows an example.
  • Page 67 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 3.1.6 Data Analyzer Tips From the main menu, press [A] for the "Data Analyzer". You should see the following text appear on the screen: After the "Data Analyzer" mode has been selected, press [?] to view the Data Analyzer menu.
  • Page 68 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports To begin the display of the communications data, you will then want to press 'B' to tell the module to start printing the communications traffic out on the debug port of the module.
  • Page 69 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 3.1.7 Database View Menu Press [D] from the Main Menu to open the Database View menu. Use this menu command to view the current contents of the module's database. Press [?] to view a list of commands available on this menu.
  • Page 70 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Moving Back Through 5 Pages of Registers Press [-] from the Database View menu to skip back to the previous 500 registers of data. Viewing the Previous 100 Registers of Data Press [P] from the Database View menu to display the previous 100 registers of data.
  • Page 71 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 3.1.8 Master Command Error List Menu Use this menu to view the command error list for the module. Press [?] to view a list of commands available on this menu.
  • Page 72 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 3.1.9 Master Command List Menu Use this menu to view the command list for the module. Press [?] to view a list of commands available on this menu.
  • Page 73 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 3.1.10 Network Menu The network menu allows you to send, receive and view the WATTCP.CFG file that contains the IP and gateway addresses, and other network specification information.
  • Page 74 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 3.1.11 Database View Menu Press [D] from the Main Menu to open the Database View menu. Use this menu command to view the current contents of the module's database. Press [?] to view a list of commands available on this menu.
  • Page 75 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Moving Back Through 5 Pages of Registers Press [-] from the Database View menu to skip back to the previous 500 registers of data. Viewing the Previous 100 Registers of Data Press [P] from the Database View menu to display the previous 100 registers of data.
  • Page 76 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Viewing Radio Configuration Press [C] to view radio configuration. Use this command to view the port type, channel, data length and other radio configuration settings. Viewing Radio Status Press [S] to view the current operational status of the radio.
  • Page 77 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 3.1.13 PWP Menu Press [Y] to open the PWP Menu. Use this command to view configuration and status for the PWP protocol. Opening the Producer/Consumer List Menu Press [C] to open the Producer/Consumer List menu.
  • Page 78 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Returning to the Main Menu Press [M] to return to the Main Menu. 3.1.14 Radio PWP Producer/Consumer List Menu Press [S] to open the Radio PWP Producer/Consumer Status List menu. Use this command to view communication status for each of the configured producers and consumers.

  • Page 79: Led Indicators

    This section provides insight into the operation of the Serial Port status LEDs. Information on other LEDs can be found in the ProLinx Reference Guide or in the product User Manual. 3.2.1 Ethernet LED Indicators...

  • Page 80: Client Error/Status Data

    (power-on), reset (reset push-button pressed) or a warm-boot operation (commanded or loading of new configuration). Note: The ProLinx Reference Guide contains detailed information on accessing the contents of the following registers. 3.3.1 DFNT Client 0 Status...
  • Page 81 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Status Register Description 12809 Last Error 12810 to 12909 Command List Errors 12910 to 12999 No Valid Data 3.3.3 DFNT Client 1 through 4 Status DFNT Clients 1 through 4 have the same description and order as shown in the DFNT Client 0 Status Table.

  • Page 82: Ethernet/Ip Client Command List Error Data

    6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 3.3.6 DF1 Pass-Through Server Internal Database Description Address 8982 Socket Size 8983 Connection State 8984 Socket Open Count 8985 Socket Established Count 8986 Socket Close Count 8987...

  • Page 83: Error Codes

    Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Internal Database Offset Description Address 8007 Command #97 Error Status 8008 Command #98 Error Status 8009 Command #99 Error Status 3.4.2 DFNT Client 1 Through 4 Command List Error Addresses DFNT clients 1 through 4 have the same description and order as shown in the DFNT Client 0 Status Table.
  • Page 84 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 3.5.1 Local STS Error Codes Code (Int) Code (Hex) Description 0x0000 Success, no error 0x0100 DST node is out of buffer space 0x0200 Cannot guarantee delivery (Link Layer)
  • Page 85 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Code (Int) Code (Hex) Description -4088 0xF008 Cannot complete request -4087 0xF009 Data or file is too large -4086 0xF00A Transaction size plus word address is too large...

  • Page 86: Tcp/Ip Interface Errors

    6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports TCP/IP Interface Errors 3.6.1 Timeout Errors Error (Int) Error (Hex) Description 0xFFDF Failed to connect to target 0xFFDE Failed to register session with target (timeout) 0xFFDD Failed forward open response timeout...
  • Page 87 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Error (Int) Error (Hex) Description 0xFFA9 CPF address field error 0xFFA8 CPF packet tag invalid 0xFFA7 CPF bad command code 0xFFA6 CPF invalid IOI 0xFFA5 CPF status error reported...
  • Page 88 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Page 88 of 190 ProSoft Technology, Inc. February 2, 2009...

  • Page 89: Functional Overview

    4.1.1 Master/Slave Serial Port(s) The ProLinx module supports the DF1 protocol as a Master or Slave on up to four ports. Each of the ports is individually configurable. The relationship between the port labeling on the front of the ProLinx module and...
  • Page 90 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Functional Overview Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports The module can be configured to place slave devices that are not responding to commands from the master ports at a lower priority. If the module recognizes that a slave device has failed to respond to a message after the user defined retry count, it will mark the slave as "in communication failure"...

  • Page 91: Ethernet/Ip Functional Overview

    Setup of the slave ports only requires the CFG file. EtherNet/IP Functional Overview The ProLinx EtherNet/IP (DFNT) driver can be used to interface many different protocols into the family of processors as well as other software-based solutions. The DFNT driver supports Client connections as well as Server connections.
  • Page 92 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Functional Overview Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 4.2.1 EtherNet/IP (Explicit Messaging) Compatible Devices List of Rockwell Automation material that support EPIC: PLC5/E rev C/N, D/E, E/D SLC5/05 series A, OS503 frn4 1785-ENET Series A, rev D Interchange V6.2...
  • Page 93 Functional Overview 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports MSG Instruction Type Database Address PLC2 PLC5 or SLC ControlLogix PCCC CIP Integer N10:0 N10:0 Int_data[0] N19:99 N19:99 Int_data[999] 1000 1000 N20:0 N20:0 Int_data[1000] 1999 1999 N29:99 N29:99...

  • Page 94: Prosoft Wireless Protocol Functional Overview

    6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Functional Overview Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports EtherNet/IP Explicit Messaging Server Command Support The current version of the module will respond to the following list of commands. Future releases may support more functions as required by user applications.
  • Page 95 Functional Overview 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Periodic Data Services utilize a low level protocol (UDP/IP) which requires less overhead than fully acknowledged stream oriented protocols. 4.3.1 Underlying Protocol Requirements and Constraints PWP protocol messages are classified as data messages. PWP operates on a message based, connectionless network transport layer, such as the internet UDP/IP protocol.
  • Page 96 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Functional Overview Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports The following illustration shows the functionality of the PWP driver when interfaced with serial communication based and 802.11b wireless networks: In order to use these functions, an exchange must first exist in the module's exchange list defining the database and register count.
  • Page 97 Functional Overview 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports PWP Producer The PWP driver will generate produced data as defined in the user configuration exchange list. This data is derived from the module's internal database and is produced at the set frequency defined in the exchange list.
  • Page 98 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Functional Overview Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Page 98 of 190 ProSoft Technology, Inc. February 2, 2009...

  • Page 99: Reference

    Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Reference In This Chapter Product Specifications ................99 Exchange Configuration Form............. 102 Radio Status Data ................103 Radio Networks and Security .............. 106 SNTP Support ..................108 Radio DF1 Pass-Through Server ............109 DFNT Reference .................
  • Page 100 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports DF1 General Specifications Internal Database 10000 registers (words) available Communication parameters Local Station ID: 0 to 254 Ports 1 to 3 Baud Rate: 110 to 115K baud Stop Bits: 1...

  • Page 101: Hardware Specifications

    Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports General Specifications - Radio Modules These modules utilize a full function wireless network card, supporting RF data rates up to 11 Mbps. The modules function as a client, providing an ultra-fast wireless solution for the most demanding industrial applications.

  • Page 102: Exchange Configuration Form

    6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Exchange Configuration Form Use this form to design the exchange list for an application. Exchange Cast Type Database Register Swap Prod/Cons Exchange CFG Signature Type (C/P) (B/M/U) Address Count...

  • Page 103: Radio Status Data

    Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Radio Status Data The module's data mapping feature can be used to move Radio Status data into the module's database area. This way the data can be made available to all drivers on the module for use on any of the connected networks.
  • Page 104 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Status Register Status Value Description 12508 to 12509 Errors in Number of MPDUs, considered to be destined for this station (Address1 matches), received with an FCS error. Note: This does not include things received with an incorrect CRC in the PLCP header.
  • Page 105 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Status Register Status Value Description 12539 Signal LED 1 level The value from the module configuration file for the signal strength level at which the LED will illuminate. 12540...

  • Page 106: Radio Networks And Security

    6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Radio Networks and Security 802.11 wireless networks operate in one of two modes ad-hoc or infrastructure mode. The IEEE standard defines the ad-hoc mode as Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS), and the infrastructure mode as Basic Service Set (BSS).
  • Page 107 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Prior to communicating data, wireless clients and access points must establish a relationship, or an association. Only after an association is established can the two wireless stations exchange data. In infrastructure mode, the clients associate with an access point.

  • Page 108: Sntp Support

    6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Reference: Your 802.11 Wireless Network has No Clothes - William A. Arbaugh, Narendar Shankar, Y.C. Justin Wan, Department of Computer Science, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, 20742, March 30, 2001 SNTP Support SNTP is used for time synchronization of produced and consumed commands.

  • Page 109: Radio Df1 Pass-Through Server

    Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports The module's data mapping feature can be utilized to move this data into the module's database area. This way the data can be made available to all drivers on the module for use on any of the connected networks. If it is not mapped into the module's database, the data will only be available through the Configuration/Debug Port.
  • Page 110 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Connect to the Wireless Network. You can check the status of the wireless network. Page 110 of 190 ProSoft Technology, Inc. February 2, 2009...
  • Page 111 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Configure the IP Address (Control Panel->Network Connections->Local Area Connection (right click)-> Properties). Select Internet Protocol and click on Properties. ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 111 of 190 February 2, 2009...
  • Page 112 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Ping the Radio-IP address. NOTE: If the Wireless Laptop or PC also connects thru an Ethernet cable you may experience some difficulties pinging the required IP address; in this case you should first try to disconnect the Ethernet cable and try to ping again.
  • Page 113 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Create an AB_ETHIP-1 Ethernet/IP Driver with RSLinx. Enter the Radio-IP address. Configure the DF1 port 1 as Master and Pass-Through enabled, and configure with at least one command. Use PCB to configure the Slave Device configurations, which must match the Master configurations.
  • Page 114 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports The following figure shows the wireless DF1 pass-through in Infrastructure mode. For details, see and [DF1 Pass-Through Port] (page 38). 10 Now you can access the AB device (for example, SLC) through radio.
  • Page 115 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 5.6.2 Connecting through Laptop or PC connected to Ethernet Network Using Wireless Access Point The first three octets used for the RadioLinx IH IP address must be identical to the first three octets used in the module.
  • Page 116 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Create an AB_ETH-1 Ethernet Driver with RSLinx. Enter the Radio-IP address. Configure the DF1 port 1 as Master and Pass-Through enabled, and configure with at least one command. Use PCB to configure the Slave Device configurations, which must match the Master configurations.

  • Page 117: Dfnt Reference

    Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports The following figure shows the wireless DF1 pass-through in Infrastructure mode. For details, see and [DF1 Pass-Through Port] (page 38). Now you can access the AB device (for example, SLC) through radio.
  • Page 118 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports DFNT Configuration Form Module Information Data Device Information Data Enable Internal Poll Count Swap Slot Function Function Parameters Code Address Interval Code Address Number Code Time DFNT Command Structure...
  • Page 119 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Function Code #1 - Protected Write (Basic Command Set) Column Parameter Description Parameter Enable/Type Word 0=Disabled, 1=Continuous and 2=Conditional. Virtual Database Address This parameter defines the database address of the first data point to be associated with the command.
  • Page 120 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Function Code #3 - Protected Bit Write (Basic Command Set) Column Parameter Description Parameter Enable/Type Word 0=Disabled, 1=Continuous and 2=Conditional. Virtual Database Address This parameter defines the database address for the data to be associated with the command.
  • Page 121 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports This function sets or resets individual bits within a limited area of the PLC data table. This function should work on the following devices: 1774-PLC, PLC-2, PLC-3 and PLC-5.
  • Page 122 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Column Parameter Description Parameter Element Number The parameter defines the element in the file where write operation will start. If a value of -1 is entered for the parameter, the field will not be used in the command, and the default element will be used.
  • Page 123 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Function Code #102 - Read-Modify-Write (PLC-5 Command) (Binary Address) Column Parameter Description Parameter Enable/Type Word 0=Disabled, 1=Continuous and 2=Conditional. Virtual Database Address This parameter defines the database address for the data to be associated with the command.
  • Page 124 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Column Parameter Description Parameter Slot Number Processor slot number in Control/CompactLogix rack. Use -1 for PLC5 & SLC processors. Function Code = 150 Word Range Write Command. File String PLC-5 address as specified as an ASCII string.
  • Page 125 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Column Parameter Description Parameter Swap Type Code Swap type code for command: Always zero (0). Node Address Address of unit to reach on the data highway. Slot Number Processor slot number in Control/CompactLogix rack.
  • Page 126 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Function Code #502 - Protected Typed Logical Read (Three Address Fields) Column Parameter Description Parameter Enable/Type Word 0=Disabled and 1=Continuous. Virtual Database Address This parameter defines the database address of the first data point to be associated with the command.
  • Page 127 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Function Code #510 - Protected Typed Logical Write (Three Address Fields) Column Parameter Description Parameter Enable/Type Word 0=Disabled, 1=Continuous and 2=Conditional. Virtual Database Address This parameter defines the database address of the first data point to be associated with the command.
  • Page 128 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports This function writes one or more words of data from a PLC data table controlling individual bits in the table. The bit mask used for the command is 0xFFFF. This provides direct manipulation of the data in the device with the internal data of the module.
  • Page 129 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Code Description Control Error RLEN DLEN 5.7.4 SLC Processor Specifics This section contains information specific to the SLC processor based family when used with the DF1 command set. The SLC processor commands support a file type field entered as a single character to denote the data table to interface with in the command.
  • Page 130 ProSoft module using the PLC 5 command set defined in this document can then reach this controller data. 5.7.6 Server Driver The Server Driver allows the 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 module to respond to data read and write commands issued by clients on the DFCM network using explicit messaging.
  • Page 131 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports The following illustration shows the relationship of the DFNT module's functionality to devices on an Ethernet network: Server functionality places all data transfer operations outside the module. There is no configuration required in the module other than setting up the network and database parameters in the configuration file.
  • Page 132 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports When using PLC5 or SLC commands, access to the database is through simulated 'N' files. For example, to access database element 3012, use the file address of N13:12. The module simulates N-files in the internal database. The...
  • Page 133 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports If the CIP data table read and write functions are utilized, the controller tag array names defined in the module must be used. The following table lists the controller tag names recognized by the module and the associated data types:...

  • Page 134: Product

    Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 5.7.7 Client Driver In the client driver, the 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 module is responsible for issuing read or write commands to servers on the DFCM network using explicit, connected messaging. These commands are user configured in the module via the Client Command List received from the module's configuration file.
  • Page 135 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports From the list of available drivers, select the Remote Devices via Linx Gateway option. Then, select the Add New… button. This action opens the following dialog box. Enter the name for the driver or accept the default name provided, and then, click OK.
  • Page 136 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Enter the IP address for the DFNT module in the Server's IP Address or hostname entry area. In the example shown, the module's IP address is 192.168.0.75. The value entered should match the value configured in the module's WATTCP.CFG file.
  • Page 137 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Each DDE connection requires three basic elements: Application, Topic and Item. These three properties of a DDE link define the program providing the connection, the topic to connect to and the item in the topic that you wish to interface.
  • Page 138 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports As discussed in the previous section, RSLinx must be used to define the Topic element for the DDE link definition. This is accomplished using the following procedure. It is assumed that the module can be seen in the RSLinx software.
  • Page 139 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Click the New button to add a new Topic to the Topic List. This displays a default name. Edit the Topic name for the link to be formed. This name should reflect the unit or location to which the connection is being made.
  • Page 140 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports You must set the Processor Type to Logix5000. Refer to the RSLinx on-line help for a discussion of each of the parameters on the form. Next select the Advanced Communication tab on the dialog box. The following is displayed after selecting the tab.
  • Page 141 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports This causes the current value at the database double-word offset 500 (starting at word address 1000) in the DFNT module to be displayed in the cell as a floating- point value.
  • Page 142 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports The example used in this section uses the OPC test client (opctest.exe) available from . First start the application and select the Connect… option from the Server Menu. In the dialog box shown, select the RSLinx OPC server. Next add a group using the Group menu option and fill in the Group Name using any name that is meaningful for the points to be monitored and controlled.
  • Page 143 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports It is important to set the Access Path value to the Topic name assigned in RSLinx and to set the Item Name to a valid controller tag in the DFNT module.
  • Page 144 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports After selecting the Ok button, the new value is transferred to the module and updated in the item data window as shown in the following example: 5.7.10 RSView Software RSView is a client application for building user interfaces to control systems.
  • Page 145 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports After selecting the option, the following dialog box is displayed: Select the Network Type and Primary Communication Driver for the channel to be associated with the DFNT module. The Network Type should be TCP/IP and the Primary Communication Driver name should match that set up in RSLinx.
  • Page 146 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Enter a record in the dialog box for the DFNT module to be addressed. The Name field identifies the module to the RSView system. The Channel parameter should be that defined in the channel set up defined above. The Station parameter should be set to the IP address of the DFNT module.
  • Page 147 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Encapsulated PCCC Messages 5 and SLC5/05 processors containing an Ethernet interface use the encapsulated PCCC message method. The module simulates these devices and accepts both read and write commands. The following topics describe the support for the read and write operations.
  • Page 148 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Complete the dialog box for the data area to be transferred. For PLC5 and SLC messages, the Destination Element should be an element in a data file (that is, N7:0).
  • Page 149 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports An example rung used to execute a read command is shown in the following diagram: The Message Configuration dialog box must be completed to define the data set to transfer to the processor from the module. An example of the dialog box follows: Complete the dialog box for the data area to be transferred.
  • Page 150 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Verify that the CIP radio-button is selected as the Communication Method. The Path specifies the message path from the ControlLogix processor to the module. In the example above, the path is from the processor to the Enet module (1756-...
  • Page 151 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports The Message Configuration dialog box must be completed to define the data set to be transferred from the processor to the module. An example of the dialog box follows: Complete the dialog box for the data area to be transferred.
  • Page 152 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Verify that the CIP radio-button is selected as the Communication Method. The Path specifies the message path from the ControlLogix processor to the module. In the example above, the path is from the processor to the Enet module (1756-...
  • Page 153 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Complete the dialog box for the data area to be transferred. CIP Data Table messages require a tag database element for both the source and destination. The Destination Tag is a tag defined in the ControlLogix Tag database. The Source Element is the tag element in the DFNT module.
  • Page 154 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports PLC5 Write Commands Write commands transfer data from the PLC5 processor to the DFNT module. An example rung used to execute a write command is shown in the following...
  • Page 155 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports The MultiHop option must be set to Yes. The MultiHop tab portion of the dialog box must be completed as shown in the following window: The IP address corresponds to that set in the module's WATTCP.CFG file. The slot number should be set to zero.
  • Page 156 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports PLC2 Unprotected Read PLC5 Typed Read to PLC PLC Typed Logical Read The Target Device Data Table Address must be set to a valid file element (that is, N11:0) for SLC and PLC5 messages. For the 2 Unprotected Read message, set the address to the database index (that is, 1000) to consider with the command.
  • Page 157 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Set the Read/Write parameter to Write. The module supports a Target Device parameter value of 500CPU or PLC5. In order to complete the configuration of the MSG instruction, select the Setup Screen area of the MSG object. This displays the following dialog box.
  • Page 158 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports SLC5/05 Read Commands Read commands transfer data to the SLC processor from the DFNT module. An example rung used to execute a read command is shown in the following diagram: Set the Read/Write parameter to Read.
  • Page 159 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 5.7.14 DFNT Command Entry Form The following form can be used to design the application's command list: Module Information Data Device Information Data Column Function Enable Internal Poll Count Swap...

  • Page 160: Dfcm Reference

    Viewing the contents of each register is accomplished using the Database View option. The use of this option and its associated features are described in detail in the ProLinx Reference Guide. DF1 Error and Status Data Area Addresses DF1 error and status data are stored in registers based on the DF1 port configuration.
  • Page 161 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports DF1 Ports - Error/Status Data The serial port (DF1 Master/Slave) Error and Status Data areas are discussed in this section. The Error Status Pointer value is configured in the CFG file within each of the individual [DF1 PORT X] sections.
  • Page 162 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Internal Database Offset Description Address (Example) 6407 Command #97 Error Status 6408 Command #98 Error Status 6409 Command #99 Error Status Note that the values in the Command List Error Status tables are initialized to zero (0) at power-up, cold boot and during warm boot.
  • Page 163 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Example DF1 Port 1 Slave List Status Example Internal Database Offset Description Address (Example) 6410 Slave #0 Status 6411 Slave #1 Status 6412 Slave #2 Status 6413 Slave #3 Status...
  • Page 164 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Code (Int) Code (Hex) Description 1536 0x0600 Duplicate node detected 1792 0x0700 Station is offline 2048 0x0800 Hardware fault Remote STS Error Codes Code (Int) Code (Hex) Description 0x0000...
  • Page 165 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Code (Int) Code (Hex) Description -4074 0xF016 Scanner not able to communicate with 1771 rack adapter -4073 0xF017 Type mismatch -4072 0xF018 1171 module response was not valid -4071...
  • Page 166 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Code Description 0x0400 Invalid Floating Point Data: Float Flag not Yes or No Float Start less than 0 or Float Offset is Invalid 0x0800 Invalid Internal Slave ID (1 to 255) (Slave Only)
  • Page 167 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Each command issued from the DF1 master contains a field that indicates the location in the virtual database to be associated with the command. Care must be taken when designing a system to be sure the read and write data regions for the database do not overlap for a single device.
  • Page 168 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports This function reads one or more words of data from the PLC memory. This function should work on the following devices: 1774-PLC, PLC-2, PLC-3, PLC-5, SLC 500, SLC 5/03, SLC 5/04 and MicroLogix 1000.
  • Page 169 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Function Code #5 - Unprotected Write (Basic Command Set) Column Parameter Description Parameter Enable/Type Word 0=Disabled, 1=Continuous and 2=Conditional. Virtual Database Address This parameter defines the database address of the first data point to be associated with the command.
  • Page 170 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Function Code #101 - Word Range Read (PLC-5 Command) (Binary Address) Column Parameter Description Parameter Enable/Type Word 0=Disabled and 1=Continuous. Virtual Database Address This parameter defines the database address of the first data point to be associated with the command.
  • Page 171 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Column Parameter Description Parameter Sub-Element Number This parameter defines the sub-element to be used with the command. Refer to the AB documentation for a list of valid sub-element codes. If the value is set to -1, the default sub-element number will be used.
  • Page 172 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Column Parameter Description Parameter File String PLC-5 address as specified as an ASCII string. For example, N10:300. 9 to 11 Not Used These fields are not used by the command. Values P2 to P4 entered in these columns will be ignored.
  • Page 173 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Column Parameter Description Parameter Node Address Address of unit to reach on the data highway. Function Code = 501 Logical Read Command File Type SLC file type letter as used in file name string. Valid values for the system are N, S, F, A, ….
  • Page 174 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Column Parameter Description Parameter Node Address Address of unit to reach on the data highway. Function Code = 509 Logical Write Command File Type SLC file type letter as used in file name string. Valid values for the system are N, S, F, A, ….
  • Page 175 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Column Parameter Description Parameter Node Address Address of unit to reach on the data highway. Function Code = 511 Logical Write with mask File Type SLC file type letter as used in file name string. Valid values for the system are N, S, F, A, ….
  • Page 176 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Code Description Control RLEN DLEN Data file # Element # Rack/Grp/Slot Code Description Control Error RLEN DLEN SLC Processor Specifics This section contains information specific to the SLC processor based family when used with the DF1 command set.
  • Page 177 Reference 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports MicroLogix Processor Specifics This section contains information specific to the MicroLogix processor based family when used with the DF1 command set. The MicroLogix processor commands support a file type field entered as a single character to denote the data table to interface with in the command.
  • Page 178 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Reference Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 5.8.5 DF1 Command List Form Module Information Data Device Information Data Column Function Enable Internal Poll Count Swap Node Function Function Parameters Code Code Address Interval Code Address Code...

  • Page 179: Support, Service & Warranty

    Support, Service & Warranty 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Support, Service & Warranty In This Chapter How to Contact Us: Technical Support..........179 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions..... 180 LIMITED WARRANTY................. 181 ProSoft Technology, Inc. (ProSoft) is committed to providing the most efficient and effective support possible.

  • Page 180: Return Material Authorization (Rma) Policies And Conditions

    6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Support, Service & Warranty Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions The following RMA Policies and Conditions (collectively, "RMA Policies") apply to any returned Product. These RMA Policies are subject to change by ProSoft without notice.

  • Page 181: Limited Warranty

    Support, Service & Warranty 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports c) If unit is repaired, charge to Customer will be 30% of current list price (USD) plus freight charges, duties and taxes as applicable. A new purchase order will be required or authorization to use the purchase order submitted for evaluation fee.
  • Page 182 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Support, Service & Warranty Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 6.3.1 What Is Covered By This Warranty a) Warranty On New Products: ProSoft warrants, to the original purchaser, that the Product that is the subject of the sale will (1) conform to and...
  • Page 183 Support, Service & Warranty 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports c) The information in this Agreement is subject to change without notice. ProSoft shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions made herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance or use of this material.
  • Page 184 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Support, Service & Warranty Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports e) Customer agrees that it shall not, and shall not authorize others to, copy software provided by ProSoft (except as expressly permitted in any license agreement accompanying such software); transfer software to a third party separately from the Product;...
  • Page 185 Support, Service & Warranty 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports 6.3.8 No Other Warranties Unless modified in writing and signed by both parties, this Warranty is understood to be the complete and exclusive agreement between the parties,...
  • Page 186 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Support, Service & Warranty Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Page 186 of 190 ProSoft Technology, Inc. February 2, 2009...

  • Page 187: Index

    Index 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Control • 128, 175 Controlling Law and Severability • 185 ControlLogix (CLX) Processor • 146 ControlLogix Processor Specifics • 130, 177 Index Create_IBSS • 54 CS Major, CS Minor • 30 Data Analyzer •...
  • Page 188 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Index Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports EtherNet/IP Explicit Messaging Server Command Guide to the 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 User Manual • 7 Support • 94 EtherNet/IP Functional Overview • 91 EtherNet/IP Interface Port • 64 Hardware Specifications • 101 Example DF1 Port 1 Command List Errors •...
  • Page 189 SLC File Types • 129, 130, 176, 177 Product Specifications • 7, 99 SLC Processor Specifics • 129, 176 ProLinx Modules with Ethernet Ports • 2 SLC5/05 Read Commands • 158 ProSoft Wireless Protocol Functional Overview • 94 SLC5/05 Write Commands • 156 ProSoft®...
  • Page 190 6202-WA-DFNT-DFCM3 ♦ ProLinx Gateway Index Wireless EtherNet/IP to DF1 Master/Slave-3 ports Transferring WATTCP.CFG to the PC • 73 Transmit Rate • 23, 27, 29 Transmit_WEP_Key • 55 Type • 42 Unconnected Msg DFNT Client 0 Status • 80 Underlying Protocol Requirements and Constraints •...

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