1769 CompactLogix Controllers User Manual
User Manual1769 CompactLogix Controllers User ManualCatalog Numbers 1769-L31, 1769-L32C, 1769-L32E, 1769-L35CR, 1769-L35E
Important User InformationSolid-state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. SafetyGuidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (publication SGI-1.1 available fromyour local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/) describes someimportant differences between solid-state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference,and also because of the wide variety of uses for solid-state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipmentmust satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from theuse or application of this equipment.The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables andrequirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility orliability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits, equipment, orsoftware described in this manual.Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation,Inc., is prohibited.Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.WARNING: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a hazardous environment,which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, propertydamage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the consequence.SHOCK HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that dangerousvoltage may be present.BURN HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that surfaces mayreach dangerous temperatures.IMPORTANTIdentifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product.Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Rockwell Software, CompactLogix, ControlFLASH, Logix5000, RSLinx, RSLogix, PanelView, PhaseManager, ControlLogix, PanelView, Ultra, PowerFlex, FlexLogix, PLC-5,DriveLogix, SLC, MicroLogix, and TechConnect are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc.Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies.
Summary of ChangesThis manual contains new and updated information. Changes throughout thisrevision are marked by change bars, as shown to the right of this paragraph.New and UpdatedInformationThis table contains the changes made to this revision.TopicPageUpdated the Verify Compatibility section18Rockwell Automation Publication 1769-UM011I-EN-P - February 20133
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Table of ContentsPrefaceAdditional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Chapter 11769 CompactLogix ControllersOverviewAbout the 1769 CompactLogix Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Design a CompactLogix System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Chapter 2Install the 1769-L3x ControllersVerify Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Set the Node Address (ControlNet only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Connect the 1769-BA Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Install a CompactFlash Card (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assemble the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mount the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minimum Spacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ground the Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mount the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mount the Controller on the DIN Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Make RS-232 Connections to the Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RS-232 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Optical Isolator (1769-L31 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Default Serial Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Using the Channel 0 Default Communication Push Button . . . . .Make Ethernet Connections to the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assign an IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Make ControlNet Connections to the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Connect the Controller to the Network via a ControlNet Tap . . .Connect a Programming Terminal to the Network viaa 1786-CP Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Install the Appropriate EDS Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Load the Controller Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Use the ControlFLASH Utility to Load Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Use AutoFlash to Load Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Use a CompactFlash Card to Load Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Select the Controller’s Operating Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637373839Chapter 3Connect to the Controller via theSerial PortConnect to the Controller via the Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Configure the Serial Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Select the Controller Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Controller Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rockwell Automation Publication 1769-UM011I-EN-P - February 2013414345465
Table of ContentsChapter 4Communicate over NetworksEtherNet/IP Network Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Connections over an EtherNet/IP Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ControlNet Network Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Connections over ControlNet Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DeviceNet Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Serial Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Configure an Isolator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Communicate with DF1 Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DF1 Radio Modem Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Modbus Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Broadcast Messages over a Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DH-485 Network Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .484950525355575961676772Chapter 5Manage Controller CommunicationProduce and Consume Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Send and Receive Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Determine Whether to Cache Message Connections . . . . . . . . . . . .Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calculate Total Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Connections Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .757677777879Chapter 6Place, Configure, and Monitor I/O6Select I/O Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Validate I/O Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Estimate Requested Packet Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calculate System Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Validate Placement of I/O Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Place Local I/O Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Configure I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I/O Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Configure Distributed I/O on an EtherNet/IP Network . . . . . . . . . . . .Configure Distributed I/O on a ControlNet Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Configure Distributed I/O on a DeviceNet Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Address I/O Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Determine When Data Is Updated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monitor I/O Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Display Fault Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .End-cap Detection and Module Faults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reconfigure an I/O Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reconfigure a Module via RSLogix 5000 Programming Software .Reconfigure a Module via a MSG Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rockwell Automation Publication 1769-UM011I-EN-P - February 201381828283838687888889909192939394949495
Table of ContentsChapter 7Develop ApplicationsManage Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Develop Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Define Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Define Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Define Routines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Sample Controller Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Organize Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Select a Programming Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Add-on Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Monitor Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Determine if Device Communication Has Timed Out . . . . . . . . . 107Determine if I/O Module Communication Has Timed Out . . . . 108Interrupt the Execution of Logic and Execute the Fault Handler 109Select a System Overhead Time Slice Percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Chapter 8Configure PhaseManager Application PhaseManager Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113State Model Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .How Equipment Changes States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Manually Change States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Compare PhaseManager to Other State Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Equipment Phase Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114116117117118118Chapter 9Use a CompactFlash CardLocate the Controller Serial Number in RSLinx Software . . . . . . .Locate the Controller Serial Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Use a CompactFlash Card to Load/Store a User Application . . . . . . .Manually Change Which Project Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Manually Change the Load Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Use a CompactFlash Card for Data Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Read and Write User Data to the CompactFlash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . .119121122122124125125Chapter 10Maintain the BatteryBattery Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check If the Battery Is Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Estimate 1769-BA Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Store Lithium Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rockwell Automation Publication 1769-UM011I-EN-P - February 20131271281281291291307
Table of ContentsAppendix AStatus Indicators1769-L3xx Controllers Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CompactFlash Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RS-232 Serial Port Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ControlNet Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Module Status (MS) Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Network Channel Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EtherNet/IP Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Module Status (MS) Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Network Status (NS) Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Link Status (LNK) Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131133133133134135135135136136Appendix BDynamic Memory Allocation inCompactLogix ControllersMessages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RSLinx Tag Optimization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DDE/OPC Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Specify Connections per PLC Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Number of Connections Needed to Optimize Throughput . . . . .View the Number of Open Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Index8Rockwell Automation Publication 1769-UM011I-EN-P - February 2013138138139139139141141
PrefaceUse this manual to become familiar with the CompactLogix controller and itsfeatures.This manual describes the necessary tasks to install, configure, program, andoperate a CompactLogix system. In some cases, this manual includes references toadditional documentation that provides the more comprehensive details.Additional ResourcesThese documents contain additional information concerning related productsfrom Rockwell Automation.ResourceDescription1769 CompactLogix Controllers Specifications Technical Data, publication 1769-TD005Contains technical specifications and certifications for all CompactLogix controllers.1769-L3x CompactLogix System Quick Start, publication IASIMP-QS001Provides examples of using a 1769-L3x CompactLogix controller to connect to multipledevices over various networks.Logix5000 Controller Design Considerations Reference Manual, publication 1756-RM094Provides guidelines you can follow to optimize your system. This manual also providessystem information you need to make system design choices.Logix5000 Controllers Common Procedures Manual, publication 1756-PM001Guides the development of projects for Logix5000 controllers. It provides links toindividual guides.Logix5000 Controllers General Instruction Set Reference Manual, publication1756-RM003Provides a programmer with details about each available instruction for a Logix5000controller. You should already be familiar with how the Logix5000 controller stores andprocesses data.Logix5000 Controllers Process Control/Drives Instruction Set Reference Manual,publication 1756-RM006Provides a programmer with details about each function block instruction available for aLogix5000 controller. You should already be familiar with how the Logix5000 controllerstores and processes data.EtherNet/IP Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems User Manual, publicationENET-UM001Describes how to install and configure EtherNet/IP modules in Logix5000 control systems.ControlNet Communication Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems User Manual,publication CNET-UM001Describes how to install and configure ControlNet modules in a Logix5000 control system.Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1Provides general guidelines for installing a Rockwell Automation industrial system.Product Certifications website, http://www.ab.comProvides declarations of conformity, certificates, and other certification details.You can view or download publications athttp:/www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/. To order paper copies oftechnical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor orRockwell Automation sales representative.Rockwell Automation Publication 1769-UM011I-EN-P - February 20139
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Chapter11769 CompactLogix Controllers OverviewThis chapter introduces the 1769 CompactLogix controllers. These controllersoffer state-of-the-art control, communication, and I/O elements in a distributedcontrol package.About the 1769CompactLogix ControllerThe 1769 CompactLogix controller offers state-of-the-art control,communication, and I/O elements in a distributed control package.Figure 1 - CompactLogix Controller and 1769 I/O ModulesCompactLogix ControllerRockwell Automation Publication 1769-UM011I-EN-P - February 20131769 I/O Modules Connectedto the CompactLogixController11
Chapter 11769 CompactLogix Controllers OverviewFor a more flexible system, use: multiple controllers in a single chassis. multiple controllers joined across networks. I/O in multiple platforms that is distributed in many locations andconnected over multiple I/O links.Figure
This manual also provides system information you need to make system design choices. Logix5000 Controllers Common Procedures Manual, publication 1756-PM001 Guides the development of projects for Logix5000 controllers. It provides links to individual guides. Logix5000 Controllers General Instruction Set
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1769-L23E-QB1B, 1769-L23E-QBFC1B, and 1769-L23-QBFC1B 1769-ECR Compact right end cap 1769-L23E-QB1B, 1769-L23E-QBFC1B, and 1769-L23-QBFC1B 1769-RDQB CompactLogix packaged controller door 1769-L23E-QB1B 1769-RDQBFC CompactLogix packaged controll er door 1769-L23E-QBFC1B and 1769-L23-QBFC1B
CompactLogix 5370 Controllers User Manual 1769-UM021 Install, Operate, and Monitor a CompactLogix 5370 Controller This manual describes how to install, operate, and monitor a CompactLogix 5370 system. Associated Catalog Numbers 1769-L30ER, 1769-L30ER-NSE 1769-L33ER, 1769-L33ERM 1769-L36ERM CompactLogix 5370 L3 Controllers Quick Start
1769-L30ER, 1769-L30ER-NSE, 1769-L30ERM, 1769-L33ER, 1769-L33ERM, 1769-L36ERM Compact GuardLogix 1769-L30ERMS, 1769-L33ERMS, 1769-L36ERMS CompactLogix . GuardLogix Controllers User Manual, publication 1756-UM020, provides information on how to install, configure, and operate GuardLogix 5560 .
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Network nodes 1769-L24ER-QB18, 1769-L24ER-QBFC1B 8 1769-L16ER 4 1769-L27ERM 16 1769-L18ER, 1769-L18ERM, 1769-L19ER-BB1B 8 Integrated motion EtherNet/IP Conformal coating 1769-L24ER-QBFC1BK None. 6 Rockwell Automation Publicatio
Catalog Numbers 1769-L30ER, 1769-L30ERM, 1769-L30ER-NSE, 1769-L33ER, 1769-L33ERM, 1769-L36ERM Quick Start. Important User Information . The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and
4 1769-L32C, 1769-L35CR CompactLogix Controller Publication 1769-IN070C-EN-P - May 2008 Environment and Enclosure Information ATTENTION This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial environment, in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined in IEC publication 606
