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2711E-6.12, PanelBuilder 1400e Software for Windows Modbus

1. Rw Allen Bradley z PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows Cat No 2711E UMOD Important User Information Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication those responsible for the application and use of this control equipment must satisfy themselves that all necessary steps have been taken to assure that each application and use meets all performance and safety requirements including any applicable laws regulations codes and standards The illustrations charts sample programs and layout examples shown in this guide are intended solely for purposes of example Since there are many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation Allen Bradley does not assume responsibility or liability to include intellectual property liability for actual use based upon the examples shown in this publication Allen Bradley publication SGI 1 1 Safety Guidelines for the Application Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Control available from your local Allen Bradley office describes some important differences between solid state equipment and electromechanical devices that should be taken into consideration when applying products such as those described in this publication Reproduction of the contents of this copyrighted publication in whole or in part without written permission of Allen Bradley Company Inc is prohibited
2. Timeout Type the number of seconds 0 100 to 6553 500 you want the terminal to wait before reporting a communication error The default timeout period is 3 seconds Enabled Normally nodes are enabled allowing data collection However while you are debugging your application or troubleshooting your network you can disable a node to prevent communication faults or invalid data Once the application file is downloaded and running any values normally sent to a disabled node will be recorded in the terminal but the actual device value will remain unchanged To disable nodes clear the Enabled check box Important Make sure the nodes are enabled before you run an application in an online environment 2 When you ve finished configuring nodes choose Close Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 Defining Communications 4 5 Configuring Scan Classes Any tag that has Device as its data source must be assigned to a scan class At runtime the PanelView terminal periodically updates its tag information by scanning the device addresses You determine how often a tag value is updated by assigning the tag to a scan class that you have configured in the Scan Classes editor Make sure that tags with rapidly changing device values are assigned to a fast scan rate while those that don t change often are scanned less frequently This helps optimize traffic flow on the Modbus network Proper use of scan classes can reduce traffic on the
3. in the PanelBuilder Configuration Software for Windows User Manual Defining Tags 6 3 Configuring an Analog Tag 1 If the tag is part of a folder select that folder in the folder hierarchy The folder name appears in the Name field and is the first part of the tag name 2 Type a tag name If the tag is part of a folder type the name after the backslash Tag Database MTUTORK me Name Tutorial Stapler_Indicator Type Analog Security E Description PC Minimum fi Scale i Units poo Maximum jo Offset ft it Data Type Unsigned Integer Initial Value ae Data Source Type Device DDE Memory CO Remote 170 Node Name modplc J Scan Class A E Address 40029 e _ CUhB For Help press F1 NUM _ 3 For Type select Analog 4 Fill in the fields as outlined below Security This field is reserved for RS View databases You cannot enter anything in the Security field Description Type a description of this tag up to 128 characters long Minimum and Maximum These fields are reserved for RS View databases You cannot enter anything in the Minimum and Maximum fields Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 6 4 Defining Tags Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 Scale and Offset Type a number For the scale do not use 0 Scale and offset together transform raw controller data into meaningful units for the operator At runtime all data read from
4. Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations ATTENTION Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death property damage or economic loss Attention statements help you to e identify a hazard e avoid the hazard e recognize the consequences Important Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product PanelBuilder Panel View Data Highway Plus ControlNet DH and SLC are trademarks and PLC PLC 2 and PLC 3 are registered trademarks of Allen Bradley Company Inc RS View is a trademark of Rockwell Software Inc IBM PC PS 2 VGA and PC DOS are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation Microsoft Windows MS and MS DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Mouse Systems is a trademark of MSC Technologies Inc AutoCAD is a registered trademark of Autodesk Inc Taylor and ProOWORXPLUS are registered trademarks of Taylor Industrial Software Inc MODICON MODSOFT Quantum and Modbus are registered trademarks of AEG Schneider Automation Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged Overview of PanelBuilder 1400e with Modbus Connectivity Planning an Application for Modbus Basic Application Operations Table of Co
5. or vice versa the tag addresses will be invalid for the network to which you are converting Change the tag addresses to match the network type Choose OK The following message appears Configure Communication Setup Nodes and Scan classes will be lost after the network type is converted to RIO Continue Choose Yes to confirm that you want to continue 6 Once you have changed the network type you will have to configure the controller type rack assignments block transfer files and Pass Through control byte if needed in the Rack and Block Transfer File editors To change the network type from Modbus to ControlNet Important When you change an application from Modbus to ControlNet you will have to add valid ControlNet device tag addresses Choose Change Network Type from the Tools menu 2 In the Target Network field choose ControlNet Choose OK The following message will appear Configure Communication Setup Change to new ControlNet device type Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 5 8 Changing the Network Type Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 4 Choose Yes to change your Modbus application to ControlNet Choose No if you do not wish to continue with the conversion Note If a Modbus node is defined as station 1 or station 64 through 247 inclusive it will be invalid for a ControlNet application The following message will appear prompting you to c
6. 6 7 Configuring a Digital Tag oaa 6 8 Addressing SYNAR viae siria ad a naaa aA R nas 6 9 Configurnga Sting Tad sei tcoeserddeuaees souaee dowdy 6 10 Addressing SYMAX chica vetetuetadeddakideesudeeds 6 12 Conigunnga Block Tagi iciactoestudiawesuseveenncees 6 13 Addressing SyntAX siewi eenei eei ut NA 6 14 Specifying a Data Source aaau aua u 6 15 Device Data Source aaau 6 16 Validation 225c2ckcacdeee teadsaedve ad tiaia nitanna 6 16 Specifying Device as the DataSource aa aaa 6 16 Tag Database Importand EXpomt naana 6 17 Database Formats Supported aaa 6 17 CSV File Column Ordering oaa 6 23 Creating a New Tag Database naaa 6 24 Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 Configuring the PanelView Terminal for Modbus Communications Transferring Applications Troubleshooting for Modbus Applications Sample Worksheets Table of Contents Chapter 7 Configuring the Modbus Communication Interface Card Installing Modbus Firmware in the PanelView Terminal Configuring the Terminal Network Setup Screen 005 Chapter 8 Validating Applications a oss euasesecoascwsecusarame ede About Application File Transfers and Modbus Chapter 9 Modbus Communication Errors cc cece eee Appendix A Index toc iii Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 About this Manual Registering Your Copy of PanelBuilder 1400e Other Documentation gt Preface Preface This m
7. Data Type Select the data type that matches the format of the data stored in the controller The default entry in the data type field is Default In Modbus applications the Default data type is Unsigned Integer with an address length of 16 bits Unless special data is expected Default should be acceptable The following data types are supported for Analog tags in a Modbus application Data Type Description Default Unsigned 16 bit value Byte Unsigned 8 bit value Uses the lower 8 bits of the 16 bit address Unsigned Integer Unsigned 16 bit value Integer Signed 16 bit value Long Integer Signed 32 bit value Bit Position Value range from 0 to 16 Address length fixed at 16 bits 1BCD Value range 0 to 9 Uses lower 4 bits of 16 bit address 2 BCD Value range 0 to 99 Uses lower 8 bits of 16 bit address 3BCD Value range 0 to 999 Uses lower 12 bits of 16 bit address 4BCD Value range 0 to 9999 Floating Point Single precision 32 bit floating point value The range of data values is 3 402823E 38 to 1 175494E 37 0 and 1 175494E 37 to 3 402823E 38 BIN 3 Value range 0 to 999 Uses a 16 bit address BIN 4 Value range 0 to 9999 Uses a 16 bit address BIN 6 Value range 0 to 999999 Uses a 32 bit address BIN 8 Value range 0 to 99999999 Uses a 32 bit address Initial Value This is the default value of the tag at the terminal When a tag is used with a PanelBuilder in
8. View databases You cannot enter anything in the Security field Description Type a description of this tag up to 128 characters long Length Type a number between 1 and 82 to specify the length of the string tag in bytes The length must be a multiple of 2 Tags using References 0 and 1 must align on word boundaries Initial Value Enter an initial value for the tag When a tag is used with a PanelBuilder input object or function this initial value is written to the controller when the application first executes Note For the PanelView terminal to write default values to the controller you must choose No for Use Default Operation on the terminal s Application Startup screen and you must cycle power to the terminal Default values are written to the controller whenever you subsequently cycle power to the terminal Note There can be no more than 720 string tags in an application To fill in the fields for data source see Specifying a Data Source later in this chapter Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 6 12 Defining Tags Addressing Syntax For string tags the addressing syntax is as follows Addressing Syntax for Devices Using 5 digit Addressing Reference Operations Addressing Syntax 0 bit Obbbb where read and write bbbb bit 0001 to 9999 decimal and bbbb must align on word boundaries e g 00001 00017 00033 1 bit 1 bbbb where read only bbbb bit 0001 to 9999 decimal and b
9. block to 1 or 0 i e all bits 1 or all bits 0 When a tag is used with a PanelBuilder input object or function this initial value is written to the controller when the application first executes Note For the PanelView terminal to write default values to the controller you must choose No for Use Default Operation on the terminal s Application Startup screen and you must cycle power to the terminal Default values are written to the controller whenever you subsequently cycle power to the terminal To fill in the fields for data source see Specifying a Data Source next Addressing Syntax For block tags the addressing syntax is as follows Addressing Syntax for Devices Using 5 digit Addressing Reference Operations Addressing Syntax 0 bit Obbbb where read and write bbbb bit 0001 to 9999 decimal and bbbb must align on word boundaries e g 00001 00017 00033 1 bit 1bbbb where read only bbbb bit 0001 to 9999 decimal and bbbb must align on word boundaries e g 00001 00017 00033 3 word 3wwww where read only wwww word offset 0001 to 9999 decimal No bit offsets are supported word 4wwww where 4 wwww word offset 0001 to 9999 decimal read anu wile No bit offsets are supported Defining Tags 6 15 Addressing Syntax for Devices Using 6 digit Addressing Reference Operations Addressing Syntax 3 word 3wwwww where read only wwwww word offset 00001 to 65535 deci
10. depends on the controller s addressing convention For detailed information about address syntax for each tag type see the sections on each of the tag types earlier in this chapter You can import or export a tag database to reduce re keying and errors when tags are converted between systems Database Formats Supported When you import a database the tag definitions are copied into your current database If the database is private it remains private A shared database remains shared The following file formats are supported PanelBuilder csv exported by RS View and PanelBuilder You can also create a database in Microsoft Excel save it as a csv file and then import it into PanelBuilder A I Series csv exported by the A I Series software Logic 5 csv exported from a Logic 5 database see note below PanelBuilder Tag Database an independent tag database Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 6 18 Defining Tags Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 e Taylor ProWORXPLUS database e MODSOFT database in flat text format Note To import information from an A I Series database you must first export the database in text format using the A I software PanelBuilder imports this text file To import a Logic 5 database export it to a text file and import this into A I software You can then export the text file from A I as you would any other A I database and import it to PanelBuilder You can also import a Pane
11. dialog box Note When you change the network type to Remote I O all communication specifications including node definitions and scan classes will be lost You will have to re configure communications for your application This chapter describes the following network switches e converting from DH to Modbus e converting from Remote I O to Modbus e converting from ControlNet to Modbus e converting from Modbus to DH e converting from Modbus to Remote I O e converting from Modbus to ControlNet Note You can either convert only the application or the application and its tags In either case you must edit tag addresses and node definitions to make them valid for the new network type To change the network type from DH to Modbus Important When you change an application from DH to Modbus you will have to add valid Modbus device tag addresses 1 Choose Change Network Type from the Tools menu 2 In the Target Network field choose Modbus 3 Choose OK The following message will appear Configure Communication Setup Q Change to new Modbus device type Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 5 2 Changing the Network Type Converting from Remote I O to Modbus Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 4 Choose Yes to change your DH application to Modbus Choose No if you do not wish to continue with the conversion Note When converting to a Modbus application the device type defined for each nod
12. documentation for the controller or device being used Contact the controller or device manufacturer to determine the cause of the error Remote station Exception Response Acknowledge The controller accepted the command but it needs some time to complete the command Consult the documentation for the controller or device being used Increase the node editor timeout value Contact the controller or device manufacturer to determine the cause of the delay Remote station Exception Response busy reject message The controller was too busy to accept the message To determine if the controller or device is in a busy state consult the documentation for the controller or device being used Contact the controller or device manufacturer to determine the cause of the problem Remote station Exception Response Negative Acknowledgement NAK The controller was unable to run the requested program Consult the documentation for the controller or device being used Check for the availability of the requested function Contact the controller or device manufacturer to determine what functions the controller or device supports Remote station Exception Response memory parity error The controller encountered a parity error while reading its extended memory Retry the command that caused the error Consult the documentation for the controller or device being used Contact the controller or device manufactur
13. in this manual don t always outline each method e choosing a menu command e choosing an icon on the toolbar e using a key combination For example Use any of these commands to open an application Choose Open Application in the File menu Choose from the toolbar Press Ctrl 0 Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 P 6 Preface Before You Begin Supported Devices Technical Support Services Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 Before you begin you should already have installed and know how to operate this equipment and software e a personal computer with at least a 486 25 MHz microprocessor and at least 8 MB Random Access Memory RAM 16 MB recommended and SVGA monitor with 256 colors recommended For users working with imported dxf files at least 16 MB RAM is required If you want to resize graphic images in PanelBuilder set your display adapter to 65 536 colors e Microsoft Windows 3 1 operating system and above or Windows 95 e the family of programmable logic controllers you ll be monitoring and controlling Panel View terminals have been tested and verified to work with the following Modbus capable devices e Quantum 140 CPU 113 02 e Quantum 140 CPU 113 03 Compact PC A984 145 e Modicon 984X e BM85 Bridge Multiplexer e LD485A MP line driver The Panel View terminal is always a master device on the Modbus network never a slave If you have questions
14. like control panel components By using these objects to enter data or carry out commands the operator can monitor and control the process For information about installing and running PanelBuilder see Getting Started with PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows Publication Number 2711E 818 This manual also contains a tutorial that guides you through enhancing an existing application and running it on the Panel View terminal A Modbus version of this tutorial is also provided The following pvc files in the Tutorial directory are the Modbus versions which need to be enhanced e Mkctutor pvc e Mtctutor pvc The following pvc files in the Tutorial directory are the Modbus versions which have been enhanced e Mtutork pve e Mtutort pvc The program for Modicon controllers is called Tutorial and it is located in the Tutorial directory Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 1 4 Overview of PanelBuilder 1400e with Modbus Connectivity Touch Screen Terminals Keypad Terminals AB AB ww Allen Bradley PanelView 1000e Allen Bradley PanelView 1000e PanelView 1000e Terminals ne ee AB z _ eT PanelView 1400e Allen Bradley PanelView 14006 PanelView 1400e Terminals Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 Overview of PanelBuilder 1400e with Modbus Connectivity 1 5 The Controller or Other Modbus Slave Device When communicating over a Modbus network the controller can respond to queries fr
15. 033 1 bit 1bbbb where read only bbbb bit 0001 to 9999 decimal and bbbb must align on word boundaries e g 00001 00017 00033 3 word 3wwww where read only wwww word offset 0001 to 9999 decimal Bit offsets are not supported 4 word 4wwww where read and write wwww word offset 0001 to 9999 decimal Bit offsets are not supported Addressing Syntax for Devices Using 6 digit Addressing Reference Operations Addressing Syntax 3 word 3wwwww where read only wwwww word offset 00001 to 65535 decimal Bit offsets are not supported 4 word 4wwwww where read and write wwwww word offset 00001 to 65535 decimal Bit offsets are not supported Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 6 8 Defining Tags Important Because analog tags with References 1 or 3 are read only they can only be assigned to display objects e g Numeric Data Display An error will be generated when you validate the application if a tag with Reference 1 or 3 has been assigned to an input object For more information about types of objects see Chapter 9 Creating Objects in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual Publication Number 2711E 819 Configuring a Digital Tag A digital tag has two possible values at runtime 0 or 1 Use a digital tag wherever a toggle or Boolean function is needed 1 If the tag is part of a folder select the folder in the folder hierarchy The folder name
16. FIL file FIL you wish to import and click the Next Button C AB KSTP_DRV FIL X Include the symbol file C AB KSTP_DRY _FIS Select Files 8 Select Next If you are importing a Taylor PPOWORXPLUS database ensure the tags are imported as Device Tags since Remote I O tags are not supported for Modbus applications You can specify a default node name and scan class for the tags you are importing Select Data Source Type Would you like the imported tags to be Device or Remote 1 0 tags Device Tags Remote 1 0 Tags Device Tag Information Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 Defining Tags 6 21 9 When you choose Done a summary dialog is displayed Database Import Click the Finish Button to import the database Source FIL file C AB KSTP_DRY FIL FIS file C AB KSTP_DRY FIS Intermediate Files PanelBuilder CSV file C AB PB1400E EXP T CS Tag name conversion file C AB PB1400E T ag_Symb csv Destination D temp PBW3846 T MP Number of Lines in Intermediate PanelBuilder CS File 111 lines It contains the following fields e Source this is the file from which you are importing tags e Intermediate Files the PanelBuilder csv file is the file which is imported into PanelBuilder as a result of the tag conversions from the source database The Tag Name Conversion File shows how tag names were converted from the Taylor o
17. L or F Use F if scale offset or initial analog value uses decimal digits otherwise use L K Min Analog inimum analog value use 0 L Max Analog aximum analog value use 100 M Initial Analog nitial analog value analog tag N Scale Scale multiplier val Scale X Offset analog tag O Offset Offset analog tag P Deadband Deadband Unused use 0 Q Units Units label use blank R Off Label Digital Digital off label use blank Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 6 24 Defining Tags Creating a New Tag Database Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 Column Description S On Label Digital Digital on label use blank T Initial Digital nitial digital value must be either the on or off label use 0 or 1 digi tal tag U Length String String length string tag V Initial String nitial string value string tag W Node Name Node name device tag X Address Programmable logic controller address device tag Y Scan class Scan class name use A K or custom names device tag Z DDE Applica DDE application name use blank tion AA DDE Topic DDE topic name use blank AB DDE Item DDE item name use blank AC System System data source name leave blank Source AD System System data source index leave blank Source Index AE RIO Address Remote I O address Remote I O tags AF Element Size Block Use B block tag AG Number N
18. Modbus network You should already have determined the rates for the scan classes when you completed the Communications worksheet If not see Chapter 2 Planning Applications in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual for tips on assigning foreground and background scan rates To open the Scan Class Editor dialog box aa LC Communications p Communication Setup gt Open the PLC Communications folder and choose Scan Classes ssa E l ee Nodes or choose from the toolbar La RIO Racks l The Scan Class Editor opens LE RIO Block Transfer Files Stran Chace Edho Untied To configure scan classes 1 Fill in the following information for each scan class Use the information you recorded in the Communications worksheet Name A Through K You can keep the letter for the name of the scan class or you can type a name up to 20 characters long The name can have upper and lower case letters numbers dashes and underscores You cannot use spaces If you type a meaningful name it will be easier to keep track of what the scan classes represent For example you might name one scan class TimeCritical another SlowChanging and so on Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 4 6 Defining Communications Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 Foreground and Background Period The period specifies in seconds how often the device address will be scanned A foreground period applies t
19. NING 2 64 4 des op dcrdie St duet ded noe or ied whes 2 3 Recording Tag Information cece cece eee eee eens 2 3 Chapter 3 Creating a New Application 0 eee 3 1 Creating Reports aaa 3 1 Additional Reporton Options 3 2 Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 toc ii Table of Contents Defining Communications Chapter 4 Configuring Communications ccc eee eee eee ees 4 1 Setting up Terminal Communications 0 cee eee 4 2 Setting the Driver Parameters cece eee ees 4 2 Configuring Nodes 6 oa 62 se bade dae bo Saad waded ie as ke Gata x 4 2 Configuring Scan Classes cece eects 4 5 Changing the Network Type Chapter 5 Converting from DH to Modbus ccc eet e eee ees 5 1 Converting from Remote I O to Modbus cece eens 5 2 Converting from ControlNetto Modbus 000e005 5 4 Converting from Modbus toDH cc cece eee eens 5 5 Converting from Modbus to Remote l 0 00e eee 5 6 Converting from Modbus to ControlNet 0000000 5 7 Defining Tags Chapter 6 WAN VOCS r aainne sec Mis ace E A R ea A dang 6 1 Read and Write Tags cee ee ee eee 6 1 Dots SOURCES s1is se yenynodensy ee tae eayns wae eu ee es 6 2 DEVICE csin erei epa eka in eew ate ean O 6 2 Configuring Tag Type day tee ease ia tes 6 2 Configuring an Analog Tag 14 iccescrrceoeiweeeoawenan 6 3 Modbus Address Space oaa 6 6 Addressing SYNTAX sia seia piaua idema adaiwa nuaik dle
20. The PanelBuilder 1200 1400e Transfer Utility User Manual Publication Number 2711E 6 8 provides detailed instructions for transferring application files using the Transfer Utility that comes with PanelBuilder 1400e Version 3 Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 P 2 Preface What s in This Manual Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 e Context sensitive Help provides a quick reference for any procedures or commands you need explained or problems you may encounter To get help press F1 or choose the Help button if you re in a dialog box e The PanelBuilder 1400e Readme file is a Microsoft Windows Notepad file that is copied to your hard disk when you install PanelBuilder 1400e The Readme file informs you of any software changes after the manuals were printed The PanelView 1000e 1200e and 1400e Operator Terminals User Manual Publication Number 2711E 821 describes how to install configure maintain and troubleshoot the Panel View terminal A complete list of publications relating to PanelBuilder 1400e Panel View terminals and programmable logic controllers is available in the preface of the PanelBuilder 1400e User Manual This manual provides information which is specific to creating Modbus applications with PanelBuilder and running them at the Panel View terminal Chapter 1 Overview of PanelBuilder 1400e with Modbus Connectivity provides an introduction to what PanelBuilder 1400e is what it does and ho
21. about PanelBuilder please consult the manuals or Help first If you can t find the answer take advantage of our Technical Support Fax Back system available 24 hours a day 7 days a week at 1 216 646 5436 or browse through our technical support document library at http www ab com mem prodserv services technotes techmain html on the World Wide Web Alternatively contact Allen Bradley Technical Support 1 Allen Bradley Drive Mayfield Heights Ohio 44124 6118 or call 1 216 646 6800 or fax 1 216 646 6890 for technical support between the hours of 8 AM and 5 pm EST Monday to Friday Preface P 7 Please have the serial number for your software ready when you call or include it on your fax You can find this number in three places e on the Software Registration card that was shipped with your software on the screen that appears when you start up PanelBuilder e inthe main Help menu when you choose About If you have questions about your Modbus controller or device contact the manufacturer directly Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 About PanelBuilder 1400e PanelBuilder PanelView Terminals and the Controller or Other Modbus Slave Device Chapter 1 Overview of PanelBuilder 1400e with Modbus Connectivity This chapter provides an overview of PanelBuilder 1400e It describes these topics e what PanelBuilder is e how PanelBuilder interacts with the Panel View terminal and the controller or o
22. ags button gt Database Import Export Select the type of database you wish to import or export and click the Next Button Select Import or Export Type Import or Export Type import MHODSOFT database in flat text format Skip Existing Tags Fastest Update Existing Tags Slower To update existing tags from the tags being imported select the Update Existing Tags button 5 Select Next 6 If you are importing a tag database as opposed to a csv format file specify a Tag Database Data Source or select the Down Arrow to display the list of sources and choose one from it Database Import Export Select the PanelBuilder 1400e Tag Database you wish to import and click the Next Button T Select a Tag Database Tag Database Data Source PBW1551 Tags PBW1551 Tags PBW1F2C Tags PBWOC04 T ags If you are importing a csv tag file or a text database specify the file or choose the button and select the file from the Select File dialog box Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 6 20 Defining Tags 7 Select Next If you are importing a Taylor ProWORXPLUS database you can choose to include the symbol file fis This file contains only the tag addresses and their corresponding names The symbol file must have the same name as the database file and must be located in the same directory Database Import Export Select the Taylor ProWORXPLUS Database
23. anning a Modbus application including defining nodes For details about assigning scan classes and assigning tags refer to Chapter 2 Planning Applications in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual publication 2711E 819 To plan a Modbus application use the Modbus Communications Worksheet and the Device Tags Worksheet included in Appendix A They help you identify the devices with which your application will be communicating and the device addresses relevant to your application Use the information you record in these worksheets when assigning tags to objects in the Tag Database editor and defining communications using the Nodes editor and Scan Classes editor Record node and scan class information on the Modbus Communications worksheet to help keep track of terminal communication information Use these worksheets as a reference when configuring nodes in the Nodes editor and when assigning scan classes to tags in the Tag Database editor See Chapter 4 Defining Communications for details about working with these editors Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 2 2 Planning an Application for Modbus Defining the Nodes Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 A node is a Modbus slave device with which your application will be communicating on a network For each node you must identify the type of addressing the device uses 5 or 6 digit addressing its station address and the timeout va
24. anual is designed to supplement the regular set of PanelBuilder and Panel View manuals listed under Other Documentation below This manual contains information specific to creating PanelBuilder applications for Modbus and running them on PanelView 1000e and 1400e terminals equipped with Modbus capable hardware and software Note PanelView 1200 and 1200e terminals do not support Modbus communications To register your software mail the registration card to this address Rockwell Software Software Services 6680 Beta Drive Mayfield Village Ohio 44143 or fax the card to 216 646 7701 Your PanelBuilder 1400e software comes with the following manuals which you may need to refer to periodically while reading this manual Getting Started with PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows Publication Number 2711E 818 guides you through setting up PanelBuilder 1400e and introduces you to PanelBuilder 1400e basics It includes a tutorial to give you hands on experience in creating and running a sample application e The PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual Publication Number 2711E 819 explains PanelBuilder 1400e in more detail and provides step by step instructions for planning creating and working with applications The PanelBuilder 1400e Screen Objects Reference Manual Publication Number 2711E 820 provides detailed reference information for application screen objects
25. appears in the Name field and is the first part of the tag name 2 Type a tag name If the tag is part of a folder type the name after the backslash 3 For Type select Digital Tag Database MTUTORK File Edit View Help Name Tutorial Stapler_Button Type Digital Security 3 Description Off Labet jo l Onta Initial Value PO Data Source Type Device DDE Memory C Remote 1 0 Node Name modplc Scan Class A Address 00015 1 Tutorial Stapler_Indicato Analog Device modplc 40029 2 S O rTag DOO S O For Help press F1 NUM zj Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 4 Defining Tags 6 9 Fill in the fields as outlined below Security This field is reserved for RS View databases You cannot enter anything in the Security field Description Type a description of this tag up to 128 characters long Off Label and On Label These fields are reserved for RS View databases You cannot enter anything in them Initial Value Enter an initial value of 0 or 1 for the digital tag When a tag is used with a PanelBuilder input object or function this initial value is written to the controller when the application first executes For a PanelBuilder object with an initial state and a main control tag the object s initial state value supersedes the tag s initial value so that the initial state value is written to the controller instead of the tag s i
26. ata than it should have This usually indicates a faulty controller Consult the documentation for the controller or device being used If the problem persists contact the controller or device manufacturer Remote station Exception Response illegal function The controller could not perform the specified command Consult the documentation for the controller or device being used Check for the availability of the requested function Contact the controller or device manufacturer to determine what functions the controller or device supports Remote station Exception Response illegal data address The tag address referenced by your application is invalid Edit the tag address The specified tag address has not been allocated in the controller Allocate more registers in the controller or change the tag address used in the application Remote station Exception Response illegal data value The value referenced in the data field is not allowable in the addressed slave location Enter a value within the specified range or allocate more registers in the controller to modify the range to include the value you entered Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 Problem Troubleshooting for Modbus Applications Cause What to do Remote station Exception R esponse failure in associated device The controller did not respond because of an error within the controller Consult the
27. aton Total Sie KB MALLE Free Space Ej 11a PET This screen displays e the current application file name e the network type of the current application e the size of the current application file e the date you last modified the current application file e any application file comments from the Application File Comment field of the Terminal Setup dialog in PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual the supported communication networks e the amount of application file storage space in memory and on Card Partitions 1 and 2 You can use this information before you do any downloading Installing Modbus Firmware in the PanelView Terminal Configuring the PanelView Terminal for Modbus Communications 7 3 Use the PanelView Serial Firmware Upgrade Utility to install Modbus firmware on a Panel View terminal For information about installing the Serial Firmware Upgrade Utility see Appendix D Installing the Panel View Serial Firmware Upgrade Utility in the PanelView 1000e 1200e and 1400e Operator Terminals User Manual Publication Number 2711E 821 After you install the Modbus driver and start the Serial Firmware Upgrade Utility the Serial Firmware Upgrade Utility dialog is displayed The Modbus communication driver is displayed in the list of available drivers To use the Modbus communication driver you must add it to the list of selected drivers Panel View Serial Firmware Upgrade Utilit
28. bbb must align on word boundaries e g 00001 00017 00033 3 word 3wwww where read only wwww word offset 0001 to 9999 decimal Bit offsets are not supported 4 word 4wwww where read and write wwww word offset 0001 to 9999 decimal Bit offsets are not supported Addressing Syntax for Devices Using 6 digit Addressing Reference Operations Addressing Syntax 3 word 3wwwww where read only wwwww word offset 00001 to 65535 decimal Bit offsets are not supported 4 word 4wwwww where read and write wwwww word offset 00001 to 65535 decimal Bit offsets are not supported Important Because string tags with References 1 or 3 are Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 read only they can only be assigned to display objects e g Numeric Data Display An error will be generated when you validate the application if a tag with Reference 1 or 3 has been assigned to an input object For more information about types of objects see Chapter 9 Creating Objects in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual Publication Number 2711E 819 Defining Tags 6 13 Configuring a Block Tag Use the following procedure to configure a block tag Important Block tags are used only for the Alarm Control and the Alarm Acknowledge Value control when multiple simultaneous alarms need to be monitored For more information see Chapter 11 Configuring Alarms in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuratio
29. bit read or Use to drive a real output through an OutputorCoil write output module or to set one or more internal internal coils A coil can be used to drive multiple contacts 1 Discrete Input bit read only Use to drive contacts in the logic program The input state is controlled by an input module 3 Input Register word Holds numeric inputs from an external read only source for example a thumb wheel entry an analog signal or data from a high speed counter A 3x register can also store 16 contiguous discrete signals that are entered into the register in either binary or binary coded decimal BCD formats Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 Reference Address Type Defining Tags 6 7 Data Access Description 4 Output Holding word readand Use to store numerical decimal or Register write binary information or to send the information to an output module 6 Extended access Use to store information in an extended Memory through Logic memory area Only available in Register Program only controllers with 24 bit CPUs that support extended memory such as the 984B E984 785 and Quantum series of controllers Addressing Syntax For analog tags the addressing syntax is as follows Addressing Syntax for Devices Using 5 digit Addressing Reference Operations Addressing Syntax 0 bit read and write Obbbb where bbbb bit 0001 to 9999 decimal and bbbb must align on word boundaries e g 00001 00017 00
30. bus to ControlNet 5 7 from Modbus to DH 5 5 from Modbus to Remote 1 0 5 6 from Remote I O to Modbus 5 2 Node name valid characters 4 3 Nodes configuring 4 2 4 3 defining 2 1 2 2 enabled 4 4 PLC type 4 4 Station address 4 4 timeout 4 4 Nodes editor about 4 1 O Online Help P 2 Opening applications P 5 Operator terminals 1 2 P PanelBuilder 1400e about 1 1 1 2 related publications P 2 relationship between P anelBuilder 1400e PanelView terminals and PLC 1 1 PanelBuilder 900 importing a database 6 18 PanelView terminals about 1 2 relationship between P anelBuilder 1400e PanelView terminals and PLC 1 1 Parity See Driver PLC about 1 5 relationship between P anelBuilder 1400e PanelView terminals and PLC 1 1 PLC type 4 4 Programmable logic controller See PLC Publications relating to PanelBuilder 1400e P 2 R Readme file about P 2 Recording tag information 2 3 Registering PanelBuilder 1400e P 1 Registration software P 1 Requirements system P 6 S Scan classes configuring 4 5 4 6 for Device data source tags 4 5 defining 2 1 2 3 Scan Classes editor using 4 5 4 6 Scan classes editor about 4 1 Scanning about 2 3 scan classes configuring 4 5 scan period background 4 6 foreground 4 6 Screens application about 1 3 Selection conventions P 4 Serial number software P 7 Setting up terminal communications 4 2 Shortcut keys P 5 So
31. ces 6 15 device 6 16 and scan classes 4 5 for Modbus applications 6 2 specifying 6 16 Defining communications 4 1 nodes 2 1 2 2 scan Classes 2 1 2 3 Device choosing as data source 6 16 data source for Modbus applications 6 2 Device data source and scan classes 4 5 DH Communications Worksheet A 1 DH Device Tags Worksheet A 1 Dialog boxes conventions P 5 Digital tags configuring 6 8 Disabling nodes 4 4 Driver configuring 4 2 E Editors Scan Classes 4 5 4 6 Enabling nodes 4 4 Errors communication time before reporting 4 4 Exporting tag database 6 17 Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 Index Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 F Fax Back technical support services P 6 Flow Control See Driver Folders digital tags 6 10 6 13 H Help online P 2 Hotkeys See Shortcut keys Importing tag database 6 17 from A l Series database 6 18 from Logic 5 database 6 18 from P anelBuilder 900 database 6 18 Internet technical support services P 6 K Key conventions P 5 Keys shortcut P 5 L Logic 5 software importing a database 6 18 Modbus choosing device as data source Modbus communication driver adding to the list of available drivers 7 3 installing on the PanelView Serial Firmware Upgrade Utility 7 3 Mouse conventions P 4 multiple button P 4 N Network type changing from ControlNet to Modbus 5 4 from DH to Modbus 5 1 from Mod
32. d Modbus addresses If you do convert the tags to Modbus format all the tags in the database that are used by your application will be converted to Device tags Analog tags using the binary data type will be switched to unsigned integer because binary is not supported for Modbus applications Changing the Network Type 5 3 Note If you convert shared tags this may make them invalid for the other applications that are using them Unused tags are not converted and remain as Remote I O tags Note If you convert an application from Remote I O to Modbus or vice versa the tag addresses will be invalid for the network to which you are converting Change the tag addresses to match the network type Change Network Type Current Network Remote 1 0 Target Network Modbus Node BN Scan Class 4 Specify a node name and scan class if required You can specify a node name and scan class when you do the conversion or you can leave them blank If you enter a node name and scan class they will be used in all the tags that are converted In addition the node and scan class will be created for you with the default settings You can change the settings to suit your application later If you leave the Node Name and Scan Class fields blank you will have to create the nodes and scan classes that your tags will use then update each tag with the node and scan class names that you have created The converted tags will ha
33. d from PanelView terminals see the PanelView 1200 1400e Transfer Utility User Manual Publication Number 2711E 6 8 Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 Configuring the Terminal Network Setup Screen Configuring the PanelView Terminal for Modbus Communications 7 5 To view the terminal settings of the current Modbus application file press the Terminal Network Setup button on the Terminal Configuration screen Terminal and PLC information is displayed as shown in the screen representation below fenmnal Nefwork Setup Important For information to be displayed on the screen an application must be made current selected The network you are communicating on is displayed at the top of the screen Underneath it are the terminal s current serial communications settings baud rate parity number of stop bits and flow control method Each of these settings can be changed by pressing the corresponding button The default settings are 9600 for baud rate Even for parity 1 for stop bits and None for flow control The values you enter on this screen are retained across power cycles of the PanelView terminal but may be lost if you choose Load Application Initial Values or Load Terminal Configuration Defaults from the Restore Defaults screen in Configure Mode Note The number of data bits is always 8 Important To communicate using modems or line drivers the Panel View terminal must be configured for Hardware Flow Control A
34. dbus device s location on the network Valid station addresses are between 1 and 247 decimal About Scanning Recording Tag Information Planning an Application for Modbus 2 3 Note The Panel View terminal communicates with local Modbus stations or with remote bridged devices if a BM85 module is connected and configured for the network e Enabled If anode is enabled the terminal will communicate with the device at the node If the node is not enabled the terminal will not communicate with the device Instead the Panel View terminal stores values to be written to the device This allows system designers to test their applications without setting up communications and to avoid communication errors at the terminal during testing e Timeout The number of seconds the PanelView terminal should wait before reporting a communication error Three seconds is the default when a new node is created Scanning works the same way for Modbus as it does for Data Highway Plus For information about scanning refer to Chapter 2 Planning Applications in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual publication 2711E 819 Assigning tags to objects for the Modbus release of PanelBuilder is similar to assigning tags to objects for DH You assign tags with the Data Source type Device for Modbus applications Analog digital string and block tags can all be used in Modbus applications Where differences exist betw
35. e Unsolicited_Msgs is reserved for system use in DH applications and cannot be assigned to a node defined by the user It allows the terminal to support unsolicited messages to and from the controller You cannot use a node with this name in Modbus applications Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 4 4 Defining Communications gt Tip Use a name that will help you to identify your controllers when you are assigning tags later in your application For example you could name your controllers according to their locations or according to the machine or part of the process they will be controlling or monitoring Device Select the type of device you are using from the drop down list The type of device determines the addressing syntax and range for all the tags with addresses on this node For Modbus applications select 5 digit addressing or 6 digit addressing depending on the device you are using See the user manual for the device you are using to determine whether to use 5 or 6 digit addressing Channel The Channel number is 1 by default The application network type that you specified when you created your application refers to this channel You cannot change this value This field maintains compatibility with RS View and provides future communication option expansion Station Type the address of the device For Modbus applications values are between 1 and 247 decimal whether the station is local or bridged
36. e will be incompatible with the Modbus network type The following message will appear prompting you to convert the incompatible nodes a There i al lerai one node which is comedy incompalible with Tee new aehenk bpe Conlin and comer incompatible nedes in fhe new nebeark hype CJs Le 5 Select Yes or No If you select Yes the device type of any node will be changed to 5 digit addressing the Unsolicited_Msgs node will be deleted any node with an invalid station number for the Modbus network will be changed to have a station number of 1 tag addresses will remain as DH addresses You must change these tag addresses to Modbus tag addresses If you select No the network conversion will be cancelled To change the network type from Remote I O to Modbus Important When you change an application from Remote I O to Modbus you will have to define the necessary Modbus nodes and scan classes and add valid Modbus device tag addresses 1 Choose Change Network Type from the Tools menu 2 In the Target Network field choose Modbus 3 To convert the tags in the application select the Convert Tags check box If you don t want to convert tags in the application clear the check from the Convert Tags check box If you don t convert the tags to Modbus format the tags data source remains Remote I O For any tags to be used in the Modbus application you will have to change the data source to Device and give them vali
37. ed to install or upgrade firmware in the Panel View terminal You need to install Modbus capable firmware in all Panel View terminals you intend to connect to the Modbus network Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 1 2 Overview of PanelBuilder 1400e with Modbus Connectivity Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 gt Note The development computer doesn t need to be connected to the controller or the Panel View terminal to run the process It must be connected only when you re installing or upgrading firmware in the PanelView terminal using the Panel View Serial Firmware Upgrade Utility or when downloading or uploading the application serially To upload or download the application you can also install the PanelView 1200 1400e Transfer Utility on a portable computer transfer the application to the portable computer and then upload or download it from the portable computer See the PanelView 1200 1400e Transfer Utility User Manual for details For information about installing or upgrading the terminal s firmware see Chapter 7 Configuring the Panel View Terminal for Modbus Communications in this manual or see the Readme file on the Panel View Serial Firmware Upgrade Utility diskette PanelBuilder 1400e PanelBuilder is the development software package you use to create and configure control panel application screens Applications developed with PanelBuilder software on a personal computer are downloaded to Panel Vie
38. een DH and Modbus applications with respect to assigning tags they are highlighted in Chapter 6 Defining Tags For generic information about assigning tags see Chapter 2 Planning Applications in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual publication 2711E 819 Note You can use the Device Tags Worksheet to record tag information for each dynamic object in a PanelBuilder application for Modbus Note For Modbus Device tags the Tag Database editor supports the full addressing syntax and range supported by the 5 and 6 digit addressable devices Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 Creating a New Application Creating Reports Chapter 3 Basic Application Operations This chapter supplements the information in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual publication 2711E 819 It describes only changes to basic application operations for the Modbus network For detailed information about other basic application operations consult Chapter 3 Working with Applications in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual publication 2711E 819 This chapter describes how to create a new application and some changes to report options Note PanelView 1200 and 1200e terminals do not support Modbus communications To create a new application for Modbus 1 Select the Application Type and highlight the Modbus option in the Network T
39. er to determine the cause of the error Unable to communicate with remote station The IRQ was incorrectly set on the serial card Correct the IRQ The same IRQ has been assigned to more than one device Correct the IRQ The flow control is enabled and the Clear To Send CTS signal is not changing Specify the correct flow control for Modbus You are using a plug and play card which is not supported Use a Serial card that is supported For a list of supported serial cards see the PanelView 1400e Modbus Firmware Release Note The communication drivers required to execute this application have not been installed The Modbus firmware driver is not loaded Use the Serial Firmware Upgrade Utility with the Modbus driver enhancement kit to upgrade the terminal s firmware with the odbus driver The terminal does not contain the necessary communication card to execute this application The serial communications card is not installed nstall a serial communications card for odbus into the PanelView terminal On the PanelView terminal use the Terminal Information screen to verify that the card is detected correctly For more information see the PanelView 1000e 1200e and 1400e Operator Terminals User Manual Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 Appendix A Sample Worksheets The worksheets in this appendix are designed to help you plan your application To complete these works
40. ftware registration P 1 Station address 4 4 Station numbers converting from DH to Modbus 5 2 5 5 converting from Modbus to ControlNet 5 8 converting from Modbus to DH 5 6 Flow Control displayed on screen 7 5 Stop Bits See also Driver displayed on screen 7 5 String tags configuring 6 10 Support services P 6 System requirements P 6 T Tag data specifying source 6 16 Tag database importing and exporting 6 17 Index 1 3 Tag information recording 2 3 Tags analog 6 1 configuring 6 3 block 6 1 configuring 6 13 configuring type 6 2 converting from Remote I O to Modbus 5 2 creating 6 1 data sources 6 15 digital 6 1 configuring 6 8 read tags 6 1 string 6 1 configuring 6 10 types 6 1 updating values of 4 5 write tags 6 1 Technical support services P 6 Terminal communications setting up 4 2 Terminal Information button 7 2 7 4 Terminal Network Setup screen 7 5 Terminals operator 1 2 PanelView 1 2 Terminology defined P 4 Timeout 4 4 V Viewing block transfer file definitions 7 5 rack assignments 7 5 W Worksheets DH Communications A 1 DH Device Tags A 1 Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 www rockwellautomation com Power Control and Information Solutions Headquarters Americas Rockwell Automation 1201 South Second Street Milwaukee WI 53204 2496 USA Tel 1 414 382 2000 Fax 1 414 382 4444 Europe Middle East Africa Rockwell Auto
41. heets see Chapter 2 Planning an Application for Modbus Make copies of the worksheets as you need them and save the originals for future use This Appendix contains the following worksheets e Modbus Communications Worksheet Use this worksheet to record details of the devices the terminal will be communicating with e Device Tags Worksheet Use this worksheet to help you assign device addresses to each object on a screen Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 Application File Name Modbus Communications Worksheet Panel View Station Number Node Definitions Node Name Modbus Slave Device Station Address Timeout sec Note For more node definitions use additional copies of this worksheet Scan Class Definitions Name Foreground sec Background sec Name Foreground sec Background sec Note The default foreground and background rates are 0 000 seconds and 5 000 seconds respectively Device Tags Worksheet Application File Name Screen Number Object Tag Address iti Analog Tag Onl Ref Type ai Name Type c Initial Range Address Number of characters a No Value Scale Offset Data Type Value of Values string tag only Value Notes Initial State Value Objects such as Multi
42. iew Device When you create tags for a Modbus application select Device as the data source This means that the data comes from a specific memory location in a controller that is connected to the Modbus network For each tag you must specify a node name a scan class and the physical address within the controller that the tag references The node name refers to the controller s location on the Modbus network the scan class determines how often the terminal checks the value at this address See Chapter 2 Planning Applications in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual for details on configuring nodes and scan classes Appendix A of this manual contains a worksheet to help you plan scan classes This section describes how to fill in the fields for analog digital string and block tag types Use the information you entered on the Device Tags worksheet described in Chapter 2 Planning Applications in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual The Device Tags worksheet is included in Appendix A of this manual Note The Log Data and Alarm check boxes in the Tag Database editor are present to maintain compatibility with RS View databases You cannot use them in PanelBuilder Tip For information about assigning tag addresses that optimize network traffic see Guidelines For Organizing Tags to Optimize Network Performance in Chapter 2 Planning Applications
43. ing Objects in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual Publication Number 2711E 819 Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 6 16 Defining Tags Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 Important For Modbus analog tags the entire controller data file element assigned to the tag s address is used in determining the tag s value This is true regardless of the tag s data type For example a Byte data type assigned with the address 30001 will still look at the entire 16 bits of the integer element even though the tag is interested only in the lower 8 bits The controller s logic must ensure that the unused bits are 0 to prevent invalid or out of range data from being read from the address Device Data Source A tag with Device as its data source reads or writes its data to or from a device on the Modbus network If you have not configured the node and scan class for the tag you can configure them from the Tag Database editor while you are defining a tag or you can configure them after you have finished creating tags If you want to define them after the tag is created make sure any one of the node scan class or address fields is blank so that Accept will not validate and expect a valid tag record complete with supporting node and scan class definitions Validation Tags are validated when you choose Accept and any errors must be corrected before the tag definition will be saved Validation ens
44. instance of the tag address is exported Note For Taylor ProWORXPLUS databases lines containing short comments long comments or page titles are not imported or exported Important When exporting a PanelBuilder database to Taylor ProWORXPLUS a Z is added to any tag name that begins with a number Tag names longer than 32 characters are truncated and modified if necessary to prevent duplication See the symb_tag csv file in the directory in which PanelBuilder is installed to check tag name conversions CSV File Column Ordering When you convert a PanelBuilder database to a comma separated variable csv file or when you create a spreadsheet in third party software it should consist of the following columns Column Description A Tag Type A D S T B or F Analog Digital String Structure Block Folder B Tag Name Any legal tag name C Tag Description Text describing the tag D Read Only T orF use F Specifies whether the tag is editable in the database E Data Source D E R 1 M S Device DDE Remote I O Memory System F Security Code _ asterisk or letters A P use A P used by RS View only G Alarmed T or F not yet supported use F H Data Logged T or F not yet supported use F Native Type D U I L F B P N W X Y Z and 1 8 Default Unsigned Integer nteger Long Floating Point Byte Bit Position Binary BIN3 BIN4 BIN6 BIN8 and 1BCD 8BCD Value Type
45. ith e Scan Classes editor to define the speed at which tags used in an application will be scanned for new values The other two editors in the PLC Communications folder the RIO Racks and RIO Block Transfer Files editors are used exclusively for defining Remote I O communications The Configure Communication Setup dialog box has two tabs Terminal Communications and Network File Transfer In the Terminal Communications tab you specify the driver parameters for communicating with the Modbus network You cannot access the Network File Transfer tab from the Communication Setup dialog box because Network File Transfers are not supported on Modbus networks To open the Configure Communication Setup dialog box gt Open the PLC Communications folder and choose Communication Setup or choose from the toolbar Configure Communication Setup Network File Transfer Modbus Is Driver Baud Rate 3600 Flow Control None Parity Even Stop Bits fi Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 4 2 Defining Communications Configuring Nodes Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 Setting up Terminal Communications In the Terminal Communications tab you can set the driver parameters Setting the Driver Parameters You must configure the driver parameters to correspond with the communication settings of the device to which the Panel View terminal is most immediately connected whether a co
46. l be changed to PLC 5 Enhanced e an Unsolicited_Msgs node will be added If you select No the network conversion will be cancelled If you change an application from Modbus to Remote I O you will have to define the necessary Racks specify the Block Transfer File and Pass Through control bytes if needed and add new tag addresses which are valid for Remote I O To change the network type from Modbus to Remote 1 0 1 Choose Change Network Type from the Tools menu 2 In the Target Network field choose Remote I O 3 To convert the tags in the application select the Convert Tags check box If you don t want to convert tags in the application clear the check from the Convert Tags check box e Ifyou don t convert the tags to Remote I O format the tags data source remains Device and the address is unchanged You will have to change the data source to Remote I O manually for any of these tags that you want to use and give them each a Remote I O address e Ifyou convert the tags to Remote I O the data source for all the tags is changed to Remote I O but you will still have to give them valid Remote I O addresses manually Note Converting tags that are shared may make them invalid for the other applications that are using them Unused tags that are not converted will stay as Modbus tags Converting from Modbus to ControlNet Changing the Network Type 5 7 Note If you convert an application from Modbus to Remote I O
47. lBuilder 900 database by exporting it in an A I text format and then importing this into PanelBuilder as an A I database You can export a tag database created in PanelBuilder to any of the following formats e PanelBuilder csv file comma separated variable that can be used by third party software such as Microsoft Excel e Taylor ProWORXPLUS database e MODSOFT database in flat text format Tip An exported PanelBuilder 1400e database can also be imported back into the application This means you can use the Database Export feature to back up or update the database To import a database or csv tag file 1 Open the application you want to import a tag database to 2 Select Import Export from the Database menu Database Import Export Select the type of database you wish to import or export and click the Next Button Select Import or Export Type Import or Export Type Export to PanelBuilder 1400e CS Tag file l Export to PanelBuilder 1400e CSV Tag file Export to Taylor ProowORXPLUS Database Export MODSOFT database in flat text format Import PanelBuilder 1400e CS Tag File Import PanelBuilder 1400e Tag Database Import A I Series or Logic 5 Text Database Import Taylor ProoWORXPLUS Database Import HODSOFT database in flat text format 3 From the list that is displayed choose the type of database you want to import Defining Tags 6 19 4 To make the import faster select the Skip Existing T
48. ll nodes devices with which your application will communicate are listed The Station number Device Type and Timeout are displayed in the window The Enabled column shows whether the node is enabled You can scroll through the entries in this window using the Prev and Next buttons Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 Chapter 8 Validating Applications About Application File Transfers and Modbus Transferring Applications Before you can transfer an application to a PanelView terminal you will need to validate the application to ensure that it can be compiled for use on the terminal For information about validating applications see Chapter 3 Working with Applications in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual For a complete list of validation error messages and their meanings see Appendix D Troubleshooting in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual It is not currently possible to transfer applications from a personal computer to a remote PanelView terminal over a Modbus network To transfer application files to or from PanelView terminals running Modbus capable firmware perform a serial upload or download as described in the PanelView 1200 1400e Transfer Utility User Manual Catalog Number 2711E 6 8 For information about configuring the Panel View terminal for application file transfers and about running the application at the terminal refer t
49. lue Each node must be given a name to be used when defining tags I Node Editor Untitled3 File Edit View Help Node Name Device 5 digit addressing Channel fi Station Prev Timeout 3 000 seconds X Enabled rete one deen cans Son SL Insertanewnodebeforethe curentrow si NUM new node Se atownds balwe he Gem TOT the current row NUM Recording Node Information For each node fill in e Node Name A user defined node name The name can be up to 40 characters long and can include letters numbers dash and the underscore character _ You cannot use spaces Tip Use a name that will help you to identify your Modbus device when you are assigning tags later in your application For example you could name your Modbus devices according to their locations or the machine or part of the process they will be controlling or monitoring Note The node name Unsolicited_Msgs is reserved for system use in DH applications and cannot be assigned to a node defined by the user It allows the terminal to support unsolicited messages to and from the controller You cannot use a node with this name in Modbus applications e Device The type of controller or Modbus device Specify a 5 or 6 digit addressable device e Channel The Channel number is 1 by default The application network type determines this channel You cannot change this value e Station The address that identifies the Mo
50. mal No bit offsets are supported 4 word 4wwwww where read and write wwwww word offset 00001 to 65535 decimal No bit offsets are supported Important Because block tags with References 1 or 3 are read only they can only be assigned to display objects e g Numeric Data Display An error will be generated when you validate the application if a tag with Reference 1 or 3 has been assigned to an input object For more information about types of objects see Chapter 9 Creating Objects in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual Publication Number 2711E 819 Specifying a Data Source The data source determines where a tag s data comes from Tags defined for a Modbus application must specify the Device data source gt Note DDE and Memory data sources are only used by RS View For a Modbus application the tag s reference determines whether it is a read or a write tag Reference Number Operation 0 read and write 1 read only 3 read only 4 read and write gt Note The exception is for digital tags for which Reference 4 is read only Important Because tags with References 1 or 3 are read only they can only be assigned to display objects e g Numeric Data Display An error will be generated when you validate the application if a tag with Reference 1 or 3 has been assigned to an input object For more information about types of objects see Chapter 9 Creat
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52. n Software for Windows User Manual 1 If the tag is part of a folder select the folder in the folder hierarchy The folder name appears in the Name field and is the first part of the tag name 2 Type a tag name If the tag is part of a folder type the name after the backslash 3 For Type select Block Tag Database MTUTORK Edit View Help Name Tutorial D0_03_7_0 7_17_Bit Type ER Secunty 2 Description Number of Bits 16 Initial Value PO Data Source Type Device DDE Memory C Remote 170 Node Name modple Scan Class A ls E Address Search For a ee 1 Tutorial Stapler_ Indicato Analog Device modplc A 40029 EZ Tutorial Stapler Button Digital Device modplc A 00015 3 Tutorial ASCII_ Input String Device modplc A 40004 a Log Data a For Help press F1 NUM Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 6 14 Defining Tags Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 4 Fill in the fields as outlined below Security This field is reserved for RSView databases You cannot enter anything in the Security field Description Type a description of this tag up to 128 characters long Number of Bits Enter a number from 1 to 1024 to define the length of the block The tag s address must start on a word boundary e g 00001 00017 00033 and the number of bits must be a multiple of 16 Initial Value Enter a 1 or 0 to initialize the entire
53. nd for sending alarm messages to the controller Block A contiguous bit stream of up to 1024 bits A block tag is used strictly for defining the Alarm Triggers tag and Acknowledge to PLC tag when multiple simultaneous alarms need to be monitored Use Block Tags when using bit triggered alarms PanelBuilder Version 3 supports Device block tags as well as Remote 1 0 block tags Read and Write Tags At runtime PanelBuilder objects and control functions can read from or write to controller addresses assigned to any of the tag types The terms read tag and write tag will sometimes be used A read tag is a tag with a controller address that only needs to be read by PanelBuilder objects and functions A write tag is a tag with a controller address that can be written to by PanelBuilder objects and functions Note When connected to a Modbus network the Panel View terminal is the only device initiating reads and writes master device All other devices are slaves Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 6 2 Defining Tags Data Sources Configuring Tag Type Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 Note You can use Expressions to perform calculations logical and conditional operations to manipulate the values of tags See Chapter 7 Creating Expressions in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual The other two data sources you can see in the Tag Database editor Memory and DDE are used only by RS V
54. nitial value On application upload the object s initial state value is used as the tag s initial value Note For the PanelView terminal to write default values to the controller you must choose No for Use Default Operation on the terminal s Application Startup screen and you must cycle power to the terminal Default values are written to the controller whenever you subsequently cycle power to the terminal To fill in the fields for data source see Specifying a Data Source later in this chapter Addressing Syntax For digital tags the addressing syntax is as follows Addressing Syntax for Devices Using 5 digit Addressing Reference Operations Addressing Syntax 0 bit Obbbb where read and write bbbb bit 0001 to 9999 decimal 1 bit 1bbbb where read only bbbb bit 0001 to 9999 decimal 3 word 3wwww bb where read only wwww word offset 0001 to 9999 decimal bb bit offset in word 01 to 16 decimal 4 word 4wwww bb where read only wwww word offset 0001 to 9999 decimal bb bit offset in word 01 to 16 decimal Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 6 10 Defining Tags Addressing Syntax for Devices Using 6 digit Addressing Reference Operations Addressing Syntax 3 word 3wwwww bb where read only wwwww word offset 00001 to 65535 decimal bb bit offset in word 01 to 16 decimal 4 word 4wwwww bb where read only wwwww word offset 00001 to 65535 decimal bb bit off
55. ntents Preface Aboutthis Manual ictctaeus kad ee we we sae are wae de woe P 1 Registering Your Copy of PanelBuilder 1400e 000 P 1 Other Documentation 0 0 cece cece eee tenet eens P 1 What s in This Manual suua P 2 Who Should Read This Manual naana P 3 TEIMINGIOG a2 eowas oo eehacd eeasnad toeey esa meta ee P 4 Conventions USE rasesasia runsain a maada na taa Hate P 4 Mouse Conventions oi cuss cea devsdanwdbeeews doa dee ae P 4 Selection Conventions s u P 4 Selection Conventions in Dialog Boxes aaa P 5 Key CONVCMIONS junSevythd conde beem terae rent P 5 Command CONVENDONS cadeshatin dgsadendesudccagae eed P 5 Before WOU BEJN ccadwitctadupatcedumanins cee eaa eens P 6 Supported Devices 2 cece ccc e eee tee ee e eens P 6 Technical Support Services cece cece eee eens P 6 Chapter 1 About PanelBuilder 1400e 0 ccc cece eee eee 1 1 PanelBuilder PanelView Terminals and the Controller or Other Modbus Slave Device c ccacw seus bebedes bey eddaGayeehaa wees 1 1 PanelBuilder1400e 1 cece eee eee eens 1 2 PanelView Operator Terminals ccc cee e eee ee eee 1 2 The Controller or Other Modbus Slave Device 0 005 1 5 Understanding the Modbus Network cc cece eee ane 1 5 Chapter 2 Defining Nodes and Scan Classes cc ccc cece e eee ees 2 1 Defining the Nodes i chivededupdeg ddan aesys cuteayaaup es 2 2 Recording Node Information ccc ete eee eens 2 2 About SCAN
56. nter on the keyboard to carry out the action Select Either highlight the piece of text you want your next action to affect or select a specific dialog box option Click Position the mouse pointer on the object area or field and click the left button once Double click Position the mouse pointer on the object area or field and click twice quickly Preface P 5 Selection Conventions in Dialog Boxes Dialog boxes contain standard Windows fields that require different selection conventions Refer to your Windows user documentation for information on the selection conventions The following shortcut keys allow you to complete dialog boxes faster This key or key Does this combination Tab Moves the cursor to the next field option or command button Shift Tab Moves the cursor to the previous field option or command button Alttunderlined letter Selects an option or displays a drop down list Alt Displays a drop down list Spacebar Turns check boxes on or off Key Conventions This key combination Means Keyl Key2 Press and hold the first key while you press the second key For example press Ctrl A means to press the Ctrl key and while pressing it press the A key Then release both keys Shift click Press and hold the Shift key while you click an object with the pointer Command Conventions Following are three methods for carrying out commands Instructions
57. ntroller modem BM85 module or other Modbus device p Fill in the fields in the Driver section of the Configure Communication Setup dialog box as follows Baud Rate Specify the data transfer rate between the Panel View terminal and the device to which it is connected The default setting is 9600 Parity Specify None Even or Odd for the type of error checking to be used The default setting is Even Flow Control Specify Hardware or None to determine whether handshaking is used for data transfer between the Panel View terminal and the device to which it is connected The default setting is None Note Hardware flow control must be used with line drivers or modems Stop Bits Specify the number of stop bits used to signal the end of a data packet transferred between the Panel View terminal and the device to which it is connected The default setting is 1 Note The number of data bits is fixed at 8 A node is a device connected to the Modbus network When you configure nodes you specify a name device type and station address for each device the application will communicate with A device at a Modbus station is referred to throughout a Panel View application by its node name You should already have determined the station address for each node when you completed the Modbus Communications Worksheet If not see Chapter 2 Planning an Application for Modbus for details about determining station addresses ES PLC Comm
58. o tags used on the current screen to the alarm and information window tags and to the tags under the PLC Controlled tab in the PLC I O Control dialog The background scan period applies to tags used in all other screens in the system The valid range of values is 0 to 86 400 seconds 24 hours with a 0 1 second resolution To specify a period type a number You can use fractions of a second For example 0 6 means scan every six tenths of a second Keep the background rate slow so as not to slow down network traffic Tip For more information about optimizing Modbus network traffic refer to your network user documentation Also see Guidelines for Configuring Scan Classes in Chapter 2 Planning Applications in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual Note If a tag is being used by both a foreground and background component the tag will be scanned at the foreground rate To save the information you ve configured choose OK Note If you change the name of a scan class used by tags you have the option of automatically updating the tags with the new name Converting from DH to Modbus Chapter 5 Changing the Network Type When you create an application you specify the type of network it is to run on and set up the communication parameters accordingly You can change the network type of an existing application to run it on another network You do this using the Change Network Type
59. o the PanelView 1000e 1200e and 1400e Operator Terminals User Manual Catalog Number 2711E 821 Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 Modbus Communication Errors Problem Chapter 9 Troubleshooting for Modbus Applications This section describes how to diagnose and solve Modbus communication problems To help solve PanelBuilder software problems refer to your PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual Refer to the Modbus equipment documentation for Modbus specific troubleshooting information Panel View terminals on a Modbus network may communicate with controllers or other devices made by manufacturers other than Allen Bradley You may have to obtain integration and support services in whole or in part from the controller or device manufacturer Contact your local Allen Bradley office for information on services available from Global Technical Support or Allen Bradley authorized system integrators Consult the following table to identify the communications problems over the Modbus network Cause What to do Remote station has not replied within specified timeout period The station is not responding Cycle power to the station Electrical noise interference or a faulty cable Check all cables and connections Have the system evaluated for noise susceptibility If the problem persists contact the controller or device manufacturer The slave controller sent more d
60. og Number 2711E NA1 and PanelView 1000e ISA Card Adapter Kit A B Catalog Number 2711E NA2 See the PanelView Enhanced Modbus Communications Option Kit Release Note Publication Number 2711E 6 12 1 for a list of currently supported Modbus communications cards You must only use recommended communications cards that have been tested to operate effectively with the PanelView terminals and firmware and have passed FCC and EC testing Important The jumper or DIP switch settings on the serial communications interface card must be configured to work with PanelView See the documentation that came with your communications card for details about locating jumpers and DIP switches Configure the card for the following settings The jumper or DIP switch for the Should be set to Port COM1 Base Address 3F8 Interrupt Request Line IRQ 3 Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 7 2 Configuring the PanelView Terminal for Modbus Communications This indicates that the Modbus gt hardware is installed and detected Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 Tip For pinout information and signal levels see the documentation supplied with your serial communications interface card and your Modbus device Once you have installed the serial communications card in your Panel View terminal press the Terminal Information button on the Terminal Configuration Screen to verify that the card is detected correctly Tenmninal daform
61. om the Panel View terminal and other input or output devices Modicon Controller cam Sl H R 24762 The PanelView terminal can be connected to a controller or other slave device on the Modbus network The terminal can control and monitor coils inputs and registers in these devices on the network Understanding the Modbus Network The following illustration shows the relationship between PanelBuilder the PanelView terminal and the controller In the following illustration the PanelView terminal is connected over Modbus Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 1 6 Overview of PanelBuilder 1400e with Modbus Connectivity The application is created in PanelBuilder on the personal computer and downloaded to the PanelView operator terminal Development Computer Serial Connection AB x Allen Bradley PanelView 10002 The PanelView terminal queries the controller for process or machine PanelView 1000e 1400e status information Terminal Operator input to the terminal is sent to Touch Screen the controller The controller uses this information to control the machine or process Modbus Modbus Programmable Programmable Controller Controller Machine or Machine or Process Process 24717 Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 Defining Nodes and Scan Classes Chapter 2 Planning an Application for Modbus This chapter provides information about pl
62. onvert the station number The device types defined for all nodes will also have to be changed when the application is converted to ControlNet There is al least one node which is cumeatly incompalible with Tee new achenk hype Q Contiogs and ceva incompetible nedes in iea new neteark type Ce e 5 Select Yes or No If you select Yes the device type of any node will be changed to PLCS5 Enhanced e any node with an invalid station number for the ControlNet network will be changed to have a station number of 2 If you select No the network conversion will be cancelled Tag Types Chapter 6 Defining Tags Use tags to name controller addresses for easy reference For more information about tags and their role the tag database editor and how to create tags see Chapter 6 Defining Tags in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual PanelBuilder uses the following types of tags This tag Stores this type of data type Analog Range of values depends on the data type integer or floating point selected These tags can represent complex states such as temperature or the position of rotary controls Digital Oorl These tags can represent devices that can only be on 1 or off 0 such as push buttons String ASCII string series of characters or whole words maximum of 82 characters These tags are used only when defining ASCII Input and ASCII Display objects a
63. put object or function this initial value after descaling is written to the controller when the application first executes For a PanelBuilder object with an initial state and a main control tag the object s initial state value supersedes the tag s initial value so that the initial state value is written to the controller instead of the tag s initial value On application upload the object s initial state value is used as the tag s initial value Note For the PanelView terminal to write default values to the controller you must choose No for Use Default Operation on the terminal s Application Startup screen and you must cycle power to the terminal Default values are written to the controller whenever you subsequently cycle power to the terminal Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 6 6 Defining Tags Apotcaton Starttayp 5 To fill in the fields for data source see Specifying a Data Source later in this chapter Modbus Address Space Modbus devices can contain four distinct address spaces Two spaces are reserved for Coil data and two are reserved for Register data The Panel View terminal can only write to one of the two Coil address spaces but can read from both spaces The same is true for the two Register address spaces Modicon controllers store read and write address spaces in the following data table locations Reference Address Type Data Access Description 0 Discrete
64. r MODSOFT symbols to PanelBuilder Check this file if you want to check tag name conversions This file does not exist for database formats other than Taylor or MODSOFT e Destination this is the name of the current PanelBuilder application s database e Number of Lines in Intermediate PanelBuilder CSV File the number of tags imported Once the import is complete a summary window is displayed Errors if any and their locations in the Tag Import file are displayed To correct the errors edit the Tag Import file directly Pare lBullded 140e Dantetiaie brpa CARON Tag S087 AG dephceied in lepni ia EAN AEE 1 ce 2 PHP CS N Tag bo Wa OA 1 e har 1 asisas PHF U A BS POM Oe Feed Peel epee Phara SADA Cannot site len Wi ir bengkat Lap nme Cases isga jaisso FP m punina E WHFORBHATHIN Tage Siacceiabed Uprliiai 1 PAPO ATS Tage mpari Pa L PHP UN A ONM EES Dele mpri compain Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 6 22 Defining Tags Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 Note Choose Print from the File menu to print the contents of the Database Import information window The log file is also saved at the location and file name specified on the status bar Note Choose Exit from the File menu to close this window and complete the import The Database menu item on the Application Window menu bar remains grayed and cannot be selected until the Database Import information window is closed Note If yo
65. s Used Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 The term PanelBuilder refers to PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows Where confusion may arise between the current and previous versions of the software the current release of the software is PanelBuilder 1400e Version 3 Similarly the terms terminal and PanelView terminal refer to a PanelView 1000e or 1400e terminal Where confusion may arise between the 1000e and 1400e terminals and previous revisions specific series and revision names will be used Note PanelView 1200 and 1200e terminals do not support Modbus communications The terms programmable controller and controller refer to the Modicon line of Programmable Logic Controllers or any other controlling device Information is provided in a consistent way throughout the entire PanelBuilder user documentation set There are mouse selection shortcut key and command conventions Mouse Conventions You can use a mouse with one or two buttons This manual assumes that if you have a multiple button mouse the left mouse button is configured as the primary mouse button Procedures that require you to click a secondary button refer to it as the right mouse button Selection Conventions This word or phrase Means Choose Carry outa menu command or a command button in a dialog box or Help window Choose also means to double click an icon Choose OK Either click on the OK button with the mouse or press E
66. set in word 01 to 16 decimal gt Note Digital tags support only bit addresses Important Because digital tags with References 1 3 or 4 are read only they can only be assigned to display objects e g Numeric Data Display An error will be generated when you validate the application if a tag with Reference 1 3 or 4 has been assigned to an input object For more information about types of objects see Chapter 9 Creating Objects in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual Publication Number 2711E 819 Configuring a String Tag 1 If the tag is part of a folder select the folder in the folder hierarchy The folder name appears in the Name field and is the first part of the tag name Tag Database MTUTORK Name Tutorial ASCII_Input Type Sting Security E Description Length 82 Initial Yalue O Data Source Type Device DDE CO Memory C Remote 170 Node Name modplc Scan Class A m Address 40004 Search For L T Tutorial Stapler_ Indicato Analog Device modplc A 40029 _2 Tutorial Stapler_Button Digital Device modplc 00015 DO o _ O For Help press F1 NUM _ Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 Defining Tags 6 11 Type a tag name If the tag is part of a folder type the name after the backslash For Type select String Fill in the fields as outlined below Security This field is reserved for RS
67. state Push Buttons have a user configurable initial state whose value will supersede the tag s initial value when the application is first run Start Value This is called the tag s Start Value The start value is the tag initial value or the object initial state value if one exists For information about addressing syntax refer to Chapter 6 Defining Tags Symbols csv file 6 18 and column ordering 6 23 importing a database 6 18 Numbers 24 hour support P 6 A A l Series software importing a database 6 18 alog tags configuring 6 3 plication File Comment field 7 2 plication file storage displayed on Terminal Information screen 7 2 plication screens about 1 3 plications opening P 5 A A A Do OS A A D O Baud Rate See also Driver displayed on screen 7 5 Parity displayed on screen 7 5 Block tags configuring 6 13 C Channel number 4 4 Commands conventions P 5 Communication errors time before reporting 4 4 Communication Setup editor about 4 1 Communications defining 4 1 Communications settings 7 5 Configuring analog tags 6 3 block tags 6 13 digital tags 6 8 nodes 4 2 4 3 scan Classes 4 5 string tags 6 10 tag type 6 2 Index Conventions commands P 5 dialog boxes P 5 key P 5 mouse P 4 selection P 4 shortcut keys P 5 used in the manual P 4 Creating tags 6 1 Current application file information about D Data sour
68. the controller into an analog tag will be scaled using the formula y mx b where m scale x raw PLC data b offset y scaled value The terminal displays the scaled value When data is written to the controller using an analog tag the value will be inversely scaled using the formula y b m This converts the value back to raw controller data before it is written to the PLC With Scale 1 and Offset 0 the default values for a new analog tag the controller data is not changed Important A fractional scale or offset value will result in a floating point scaled value This will be true regardless of the tag s data type Extensive use of floating point values can slow a terminal s performance Important If the descaled value to be written to the tag address is a fraction but the tag is not configured to deal with floating point data i e Float data type or Default data type with a tag address in the Float section of the controller the value will be truncated to the nearest whole number before it is written to the tag address Note You can also use expressions to perform calculations on the values of analog and digital tags that read information from the controller See Chapter 7 Creating Expressions in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual Units This field is reserved for RS View databases You cannot enter anything in the Units field Defining Tags 6 5
69. the firmware in Panel View terminals for use with the Modbus network This chapter supplements information in the PanelView 1000e 1200e and 1400e Operator Terminals User Manual publication 2711E 821 Chapter 8 Transferring Applications provides information to get you started on validating and transferring applications Chapter 9 Troubleshooting for Modbus Applications lists the Modbus error messages that could occur and their causes and provides possible solutions to the problems Who Should Read This Manual This manual is designed for the novice or experienced user of PanelBuilder It does require that you have knowledge of the Modbus Communications Protocol If this describes you Read this Want information about installing PanelBuilder Getting Started Chapter 2 Unfamiliar with both PanelBuilder 1400e and Windows Getting Started Chapters 1 3 Windows User Documentation Familiar with PanelBuilder 1400e and want to know about This manual writing applications for Modbus using PanelBuilder Want information about the PanelBuilder Drawing Objects Reference Manual Want information about validating PanelBuilder User Manual Appendix D applications including those for Modbus Want information about transferring applications to and Transfer Utility User Manual from PanelView terminals and Operator Terminals User Manual Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 P 4 Preface Terminology Convention
70. ther Modbus slave device e important new PanelBuilder features PanelBuilder 1400e is a software package that runs under Microsoft Windows 3 1 and Windows 95 With it you create and design control panel applications for Panel View operator terminals As human machine interfaces these control panel applications enable an operator to monitor and control automated plant processes Important To create applications for Modbus networks you need PanelBuilder Version 3 or later The relationship between PanelBuilder the Panel View terminal and the controller or other Modbus slave device is as follows e PanelBuilder The Modbus application is created in PanelBuilder on the personal computer and downloaded to the Panel View terminal e Controller or other Modbus slave device When communicating over a Modbus network the controller or other Modbus slave device can respond to queries from the Panel View terminal and other input or output devices e PanelView terminal The PanelView terminal displays the process status information sent from the controller This enables the operator to make decisions about the process The operator provides input back to the controller The Panel View terminal is a master on the Modbus network never a slave In addition e the PanelView 1200 1400e Transfer Utility is used to transfer Modbus applications from the development computer to the terminal e the PanelView Serial Firmware Upgrade Utility is us
71. u import a database that contains the Unsolicited _Msgs node into a Modbus application you must delete the node before you download the application Otherwise PanelBuilder will report a validation error To export a database 1 Open the application you want to export a tag database from 2 Select Import Export from the Database menu 3 From the list that is displayed choose the type of file or database you want to export to and choose Next A default destination file name pvtags csv and path are displayed If you are exporting to a Taylor PPOWORXPLUS database you can choose to include the symbol file fis This file contains only the tag addresses their corresponding names and their descriptions Database Export Select the destination file below and click the Finish Button Select Destination Files Tags C AB PB1400E PVTAGS FIL A X Include the symbol file C AB PB1400E PYTAGS _FIS 4 Choose Finish to complete the export or type a new destination file name and or path and then choose Finish Note When exporting a PanelBuilder database in MODSOFT format tag addresses for 5 digit addressable devices are converted to 6 digit addresses A zero is added after the reference number to convert the tag to 6 digit addressing Defining Tags 6 23 Note When exporting a PanelBuilder database in Taylor ProWORXPLUS or MODSOFT format tags with duplicate addresses are not exported Only the first
72. umber of bits in the block tag Elements Block AH Initial Block Initial value of a block tag 0 or 1 The New Database command on the Database menu creates a new empty tag database for the application When you use this all the tags in the current database whether it is private or shared are deleted If the application has a shared database that no longer exists a new shared database is created Configuring the Modbus Communication Interface Card Chapter 7 Configuring the PanelView Terminal for Modbus Communications This chapter is intended to supplement the information in the PanelView 1000e 1200e and 1400e Operator Terminals User Manual Publication Number 2711E 821 Please refer to it for information about the Panel View terminal s power up and online tests and for more detailed information about configuring the Panel View terminal To communicate on a Modbus network install a serial communications interface card in your Panel View terminal This card enables the terminal to communicate with devices on the Modbus network You also need to upgrade the firmware of all Panel View terminals you intend to use on the Modbus network using the PanelView Serial Firmware Upgrade Utility For information about installing communications cards in the Panel View terminal see PanelView ISA Card Adapter Installation Data Publication Number 2711E 5 6 This document is included in the PanelView 1400e ISA Card Adapter Kit A B Catal
73. unications Communication Setup N odes II Scan Classes LA RIO Racks LE RIO Block Transfer Files Data Entry Form Spreadsheet Viewer Defining Communications 4 3 Note A node configuration can be changed at any time during application development At application or screen validation or download the nodes used by the tags in the application must be defined If you change the node s device type the tags that use this node may have invalid addresses If you change the node name you can automatically update your tags at the same time To open the Node Editor gt Open the PLC Communications folder and choose Nodes or h reqs i choose EAS from the toolbar The Node Editor opens Mote Editor Uaia Edit View Help ad irar anew node betore the current mew The Node Editor has two parts the data entry form on top where you define the node and the spreadsheet viewer on the bottom where you see all the nodes and select one for editing To configure the nodes 1 Fill in the following information for each node Use the information you recorded in the Communications worksheet Node Name Type a name of your choice up to 40 characters long This name represents a device on the network The only valid characters for a node name are a z A Z 0 9 dash and _ underscore You cannot use spaces The name is not case sensitive your characters will be displayed as you typed them Note The node nam
74. ures that any node and scan class definitions needed by the tag exist Specifying Device as the Data Source Use the information on the Device Tags worksheets to fill in the tag addresses 1 Choose Device Data Source Type Device DDE CO Memory CO Remote 170 Node Name LO o YO Scan Class i YO OO gt W Address Tag Database Import and Export 2 Defining Tags 6 17 The node is the controller that this tag addresses In the Node Name field do one of the following e type a node name e double click in the Node Name field to open the Add Node or Edit Node dialog box If the field is empty you can create a new node definition if the field contains the name of an existing node you can edit that node s definition e choose m to open a selection list and select a node name For information about configuring nodes see Chapter 4 Defining Communications Select a scan class For information about configuring scan classes see Chapter 2 Planning Applications in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual In the Address field type the tag s physical memory location in the PLC Note For Device block tags the address is the starting address for the block For References 3 and 4 the block must be element aligned For References 0 and 1 the block must be word aligned The address cannot cross the controller s reference boundaries The address syntax
75. ve a blank node and scan class name Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 5 4 Changing the Network Type Converting from ControlNet to Modbus Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 5 Choose OK The following message will appear Configure Communication Setup Rack and Block Transfer File definitions will be Q lost after the network type is converted to Modbus Continue 6 Choose Yes to confirm that you want to continue To change the network type from ControlNet to Modbus Important When you change an application from ControlNet to Modbus you will have to add valid Modbus device tag addresses 1 Choose Change Network Type from the Tools menu 2 In the Target Network field choose Modbus 3 Choose OK The following message will appear Configure Communication Setup Q Change to new Modbus device type Converting from Modbus to DH Changing the Network Type 5 5 4 Choose Yes to change your ControlNet application to Modbus Choose No if you do not wish to continue with the conversion Note When converting to a Modbus application the device type defined for each node will be incompatible with the Modbus network type The following message will appear prompting you to convert the incompatible nodes There i al lesi one node which is comeaty incompalible with Tee new ebook hype Contin and comer incompatible nedes in ha new neteark hope CJs Le 5 Select Yes or No If
76. w it works with PanelView terminals and the programmable logic controller Chapter 2 Planning an Application for Modbus provides information about planning a Modbus application including defining nodes It is a supplement to Chapter 2 Planning Applications in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual publication 2711E 819 which provides details about assigning scan classes and assigning tags Chapter 3 Basic Application Operations describes basic application operations for the Modbus network and supplements the information in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual publication 2711E 819 Chapter 4 Defining Communications provides instructions for defining PLC communications for Modbus applications including selecting the controller and defining nodes and scan classes This chapter supplements information in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual publication 2711E 819 Chapter 5 Changing the Network Type describes how to convert an application from one network type to another Preface P 3 Chapter 6 Defining Tags provides information about using the Tag Database editor to define tags This chapter supplements information in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual publication 2711E 819 Chapter 7 Configuring the PanelView Terminal for Modbus Communications provides instructions for configuring
77. w terminals where they are run Development PanelBuilder Computer 1400e Software PanelBuilder 100e PanelView Operator Terminals The following terminals will run PanelBuilder 1400e applications on the Modbus network e PanelView 1000e terminals Series A and above running Version 3 and later firmware e PanelView 1400e terminals Series A and above running Version 3 and later firmware Overview of PanelBuilder 1400e with Modbus Connectivity 1 3 Note To communicate over a Modbus network you must use a PanelView 1000e or 1400e terminal that has been upgraded to include a supported Modbus ISA communications card and Version 3 firmware with the Modbus communications driver The Panel View Serial Firmware Upgrade Utility must be used to install Modbus capable firmware in the terminal For details about installing and configuring a Modbus communications device serial card and installing Modbus capable firmware see Chapter 7 Configuring the Panel View Terminal for Modbus Communications See the PanelView Enhanced Modbus Communications Option Kit Release Note Publication Number 2711E 6 12 1 for a list of currently supported Modbus communications cards The application screens created in PanelBuilder appear on the Panel View terminal replacing traditional hard wired control panels They provide the physical interface between the controller and the human operator Application screens contain objects that function
78. y 3 00 00 Upgrade Parameters Port O com Baud Rate COM2 J Upgrade to PCMCIA card Communication Drivers Available Drivers Selected Drivers Modbus z Remote 170 DH ControlNet Status Platform To add Modbus to the list of selected drivers 1 The selected drivers list can only contain three drivers To add Modbus remove one of the three default drivers Remote I O DH or ControlNet in the selected drivers list by highlighting the driver you want to remove and clicking on Remove 2 Highlight Modbus in the available drivers list and click on Add For instructions on how to configure parameters and initiate a firmware upgrade press F1 to bring up online help Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 7 4 Configuring the PanelView Terminal for Modbus Communications Once you have installed Modbus firmware in your Panel View terminal press the Terminal Information button on the Terminal Configuration Screen to verify that the firmware is installed correctly TENNA daformaton This indicates that Modbus firmware is installed This indicates that the Modbus hardware k oaan u Card Partition is installed and detected Total Size ERF i Aa ea Fre Seace E Vea eS Once you have verified that the hardware and Modbus firmware are installed correctly you are ready to download your PanelBuilder application to the terminal and run it For information about transferring applications files to an
79. you select Yes e the device type of any node will be changed to 5 digit addressing e any node with an invalid station number for the Modbus network will be changed to have a station number of 1 If you select No the network conversion will be cancelled To change the network type from Modbus to DH Important When you change an application from Modbus to DH you will have to add valid DH device tag addresses 1 Choose Change Network Type from the Tools menu 2 In the Target Network field choose DH 3 Choose OK The following message will appear Configure Communication Setup C Change to new DH device type Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 5 6 Changing the Network Type Converting from Modbus to Remote I O Publication 2711E 6 12 August 1997 4 Choose Yes to change your Modbus application to DH Choose No if you do not wish to continue with the conversion Note PanelBuilder checks that the station numbers and device types of all Modbus nodes are valid when the network type is converted to DH For example station number 8 is an invalid octal number The following message will appear prompting you to convert incompatible nodes PoeelBuilder 400 There fs al least ome node which is comeaty incompalible with Tet new aehenk wpe Q Conlin and crevar incompatible nedes in a new neteark hipa Cge L 5 Select Yes or No If you select Yes e the device type of any node wil
80. ype list box New Application Application Type 1000e Keypad 1000e Touch Screen 1200e Keypad 1200e Touch Screen 1400e Keypad 1400e Touch Screen Network Type Remote 1 0 DH ControlNet 2 Choose OK Creating reports for a Modbus application is the same as for DH and Remote I O applications The only difference is the PLC Communications report For detailed information about creating reports see Creating Application Reports in Chapter 3 Working with Applications in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User Manual publication 2711E 819 Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 3 2 Basic Application Operations Publication 2711E 6 12 November 1997 Additional Report on Options You can generate a PLC Communications report for a Modbus application that will display the following information e communications setup information e node and scan class definitions Configuring Communications E PLC Communications Communication Setup eee Nodes Ml Scan Classes LA RIO Racks LE RIO Block Transfer Files Chapter Al Defining Communications To define communications for a Modbus application use these three editors e Communication Setup editor to specify the driver information for connecting a PanelView terminal to a Modbus device e Nodes editor to identify the types and addresses of the controllers the application will communicate w

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