Ge 90-30 PLC User Manual

GE Fanuc AutomationProgrammable Control ProductsTCP/IP Ethernet Communicationsfor the Series 90 -30 PLCUser’s ManualGFK-1084B August, 1997

11-2TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual – August 1997 GFK-1084BCapabilities of the Ethernet InterfaceThe Ethernet Interface brings to your PL

BGFK-1084BB-9Appendix B Communications Ports CharacteristicsTRANSCEIVER CABLE TOETHERNET INTERFACEa4549010 BASE TCABLERJ-45CONNECTORFigure B-6. 10Bas

BB-10TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BDisplay Terminal SettingsWhen used as a local Station Manager terminal, set t

CAppendixC-1GFK-1084BAdvanced Information About IP and MACAddressesThis appendix gives an overview of IP addresses, gateways, subnet masks and MACaddr

CC-2TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August, 1997 GFK-1084BIP addresses are written as four decimal integers (0-255) separated by period

CGFK-1084BC-3Appendix C Advanced Information About IP and MAC AddressesNote that the gateway has two IP addresses (128.1.0.2 and 128.2.0.3). The firs

CC-4TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August, 1997 GFK-1084BMAC AddressesIt is recommended that you use the default MAC address given by

Appendix Sample Ladder Programs GFK-1084B This appendix contains the following: n Printout showing hardware configuration for sample ladder prog

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11-3GFK-1084B Chapter 1 IntroductionAttachment of the Ethernet Interface to the LANThe AAUI port provides the electrical and mechanical interface to

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11-4TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual – August 1997 GFK-1084BThe PC Software LoaderThe PC Software Loader is a separate software utility wh

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11-5GFK-1084B Chapter 1 IntroductionQuick Guide to the ManualThe table below breaks down the tasks shown in Figure 1-2 and identifies where in theman

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EAppendixE-1GFK-1084BPC Software LoaderThe GE Fanuc Series 90-30 Ethernet Interface has its operating firmware stored inFLASH memory as opposed to EPR

2Chapter2-1GFK-1084B Installing the Ethernet InterfaceThis chapter describes the basic features of the Ethernet Interface, i

EE-2TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084B4. Insert the supplied floppy disk into your A: or B: drive.5. At the C:\>

FAppendixF-1GFK-1084BNaming ArchitectureThis appendix gives an overview of the naming architecture concepts used within GEFanuc Series 90 PLCs.The goa

FF-2TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BName ResolutionName Resolution involves resolving a symbolic name to its neces

FGFK-1084BF-3Appendix F Assigning IP and MAC AddressesThe Channel API commands have been enhanced to allow for the use of symbolic namesin the remote

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22-2TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BCMM 321ETHERNETINTERFACEOKLANSERSTATSERa45481cOKLANRESTARTSOFTWAREPORTSTATSERI

22-3GFK-1084B Chapter 2 Installing the Ethernet InterfaceBoard IndicatorsThere are four LEDs on the Ethernet Interface: OK, LAN, SER, and STAT. Ea

22-4TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BNotesReloading the Ethernet Interface requires the attachment of the PCSoftwar

22-5GFK-1084B Chapter 2 Installing the Ethernet InterfaceAAUI (Transceiver) PortThe 14-pin AAUI port provides the electrical and mechanical interface

22-6TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BProcedure 1: Installing the Ethernet Interface in the PLCThis section describ

GFL–002Warnings, Cautions, and Notesas Used in this PublicationWarningWarning notices are used in this publication to emphasize thathazardous voltages

22-7GFK-1084B Chapter 2 Installing the Ethernet Interface4. Visually inspect the module to be sure that it is properly seated.5. Remove the front cov

22-8TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BProcedure 2a: Configuring the Ethernet Interface with Logicmaster 90-30 Confi

22-9GFK-1084B Chapter 2 Installing the Ethernet Interface3. Press ethnet (F2). Your screen display will change to the one shown below.4. Press Enter

22-10TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BConfiguration Mode: This is currently fixed as TCP/IP.Status Address: The S

22-11GFK-1084B Chapter 2 Installing the Ethernet InterfaceHowever, if you have no network administrator and a simple isolated network with nogateways

22-12TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BThe Logicmaster 90-30 Configurator also allows you to optionally configure th

. l-l 2 Procedure 2b: Configuring the Ethernet Interface using COMPLICITY Control Before you can use the Ethernet Interface with the Se

4. In the Module Catalog dialog box, click the Communications tab, select IC693CMM321 Ethernet Interface, then click the OK button.

22-15GFK-1084B Chapter 2 Installing the Ethernet Interface3.0.0.1 First PLC3.0.0.2 Second PLC3.0.0.3 Third PLC...3.0.0.255 Logicmaster TCP or host

0 2 8. If you want to view the power consumption of this module, click the Power Consumption tab. After you have configured all of th

iiiGFK-1084BPrefaceContent of This ManualChapter 1. Introduction: Discusses the TCP/IP Ethernet Interface, its communicationscapabilities, and gen

22-17GFK-1084B Chapter 2 Installing the Ethernet InterfaceProcedure 3: Verifying Proper Power-Up of the Ethernet InterfacePowering-up the Ethernet In

22-18TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BDiagnosticsPass?NoYesWaiting for Configuration from PLC CPU(max. 2 minutes)Do

22-19GFK-1084B Chapter 2 Installing the Ethernet InterfaceTable 2-1. Problems During Power-UpLED Pattern Where Stopped Possible Cause Corrective Act

22-20TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BProcedure 4: Pinging TCP/IP Ethernet Interfaces on the NetworkPING (Packet I

3Chapter3-1GFK-1084B Programming Communications RequestsThis chapter describes how to program PLC to PLC communications over

33-2TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BSection 1: The Communications Request“Communications Request” is a term used t

33-3GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications Requests COMMREQ Function BlockThe COMMREQ Function Block is the ladder instruction that triggers

33-4TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BStatus DataThere are several types of status available to the client PLC logic

33-5GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications RequestsOperation of the Communications RequestThe figure and text below explains how a Communicat

33-6TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BSection 2: The COMMREQ Function Block and Command BlockThis section describes

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33-7GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications RequestsTASK: This must always be set to zero for the Ethernet InterfaceCautionEntering a number

33-8TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BCOMMREQ Status Word: The Ethernet Interface updates the CRS word to show succ

33-9GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications RequestsSection 3: Channel CommandsThis section describes the Channel Commands. A detailed descri

33-10TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BRetrieving Detailed Status on the ChannelAs discussed before, there are sever

33-11GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications RequestsEstablish Read Channel (2003)The Establish Read Channel Command requests that a channel b

33-12TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084B(Word 8) Channel Number: Word 8 specifies the channel to be used for the rea

33-13GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications RequestsWhen the read period is very long (minutes or hours). In this case a shorter timeoutvalu

33-14TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084B(Word 17) Remote PLC - Number of Memory Units: Word 17 specifies the number

33-15GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications RequestsExample 2 Command Block–Example using a Network Address NameThis example is the same as e

33-16TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BWord 52 - 55 Remote PLC - Program Name (needed for access to remote %Por %L)

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33-17GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications RequestsNoteThe Program Name (words 52 - 55) and Program Block Name (words56 - 59) must have each

33-18TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BEstablish Write Channel (2004)The Establish Write Channel command requests th

33-19GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications Requests(Word 8) Channel Number: Word 8 specifies the channel to be used for the write. Thisvalu

33-20TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084B(Word 14) Local PLC - Memory Starting Address: Word 14 specifies the startin

33-21GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications RequestsExample 2 Command Block–Example using a Network Address nameThis example is the same as e

33-22TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BWord 52 - 55 Remote PLC - Program Name (needed for access to remote %Por %L)

33-23GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications RequestsNoteThe Program Name (words 52 - 55) and Program Block Name (words56 - 59) must have each

33-24TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BSend Information Report (2010)The Send Information Report COMMREQ requests t

33-25GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications Requests(Word 8) Channel Number: Word 8 specifies the channel to be used for the send. Thisvalue

33-26TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084B(Word 14) Local PLC - Memory Starting Address: Word 14 specifies the startin

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33-27GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications RequestsExample 2 Command Block–Example using a Network Address nameThis example is the same as e

33-28TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BWord 29 00000 (0000) Remote Host - Network address name, char 19-20Word 30 0

33-29GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications RequestsAbort Channel (2001)The Abort Channel command immediately disconnects an active channel f

33-30TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BRetrieve Detailed Channel Status (2002)The Retrieve Detailed Channel Status c

33-31GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications Requests(Word 10) Local PLC - Memory Starting Address: Starting address to store the DetailedCha

33-32TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BSection 4: Status DataThis section describes all the status data that is avai

33-33GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications RequestsThe COMMREQ Status word (CRS word) is returned from the Ethernet Interface tothe CPU imme

33-34TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BTable 3-3. Status Bits (LIS Bits and Channel Status Bits)Status Bits Brief D

33-35GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications RequestsEach channel has a dedicated pair of bits as follows:(Status Bits 17, 19, 21 ... 47) Data

33-36TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BCommunications Status WordsThe COMMREQ Status word (CRS word) and the first w

Contents viiiGFK-1084B TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997Figure 1-1. Ethernet Communications System 1-1. . . . . . . . . . .

33-37GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications Requeststhe COMMREQ function and then check for a non-zero value indicating that theEthernet Inte

33-38TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BMinor Error CodesThe meaning of each Minor Error Code depends upon the Major

33-39GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications RequestsTable 4-5. Minor Error Codes for Major Error Codes 5H and 85H (Continued)Error Status Se

33-40TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BTable 3-7. Minor Error Codes for Major Error Code 90H (at Client PLC)Error S

33-41GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications RequestsSection 5: Controlling Communications in the Ladder ProgramThis section provides tips on

33-42TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BThe ladder program segment below illustrates how to incorporate these importa

33-43GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications Requests| << RUNG 5 >>||HEALTHY READREQ +————–++——] [—————] [———+BLKMV+—|

33-44TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BThe SYSID field of the COMMREQ Function Block defines the target rack and slo

33-45GFK-1084B Chapter 3 Programming Communications RequestsMonitoring the Communications ChannelOnce you have a working ladder program, you can use

33-46TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BSequencing Communications Requests If the Ethernet Interface receives Comman

Contents ixGFK-1084B TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997Table 2-1. Problems During Power-Up 2-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4Chapter4-1GFK-1084B TroubleshootingThis chapter is a guide to troubleshooting and problem isolation for the Series 90-30TCP

44-2TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual – August 1997 GFK-1084BWhat to do if you Cannot Solve the ProblemIf, after using the troubleshooting

44-3GFK-1084B Chapter 4 TroubleshootingTable 4-1. PLC Fault Table DescriptionsPLC Fault User ActionBackplane communications with PLCfault; lost requ

44-4TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual – August 1997 GFK-1084BTable 4-1. PLC Fault Table Descriptions (Continued)PLC Fault User ActionLAN I

AAppendixA-1GFK-1084BGlossaryIn communications, a number of special terms are used, many of these terms arereferenced by acronyms.This appendix contai

AA-2TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BPC Personal Computer, IBM compatiblePDU Protocol Data UnitPLC Programmable Log

AGFK-1084BA-3Appendix A GlossaryByte A group of bits, typically 8 bits, operated on as a single unit. A single ASCIIcharacter typically occupies on

AA-4TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BDCS Words See Detailed Channel Status Words.Detailed Channel Status Words

AGFK-1084BA-5Appendix A GlossaryIEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD (Ethernet) MAC and Physical Layer standard.IEEE 802.4 Token Bus (MAP LANs) MAC and Physical Lay

AA-6TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BLocal Station The station at your immediate location, i.e., “here”. (See al

1Chaptersection level 1 figure bi level 1 table_big level 1 figure_ap level 1 table_ap level 11-1GFK-1084B Introducti

AGFK-1084BA-7Appendix A GlossaryRemote Station Station located elsewhere on the network. (See also “Local Station”)Repeater In a Local Area Netwo

AA-8TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BAs described in an appendix to your Ethernet module user manual, the 32 bits o

BAppendixB-1GFK-1084BCommunications Ports CharacteristicsThis appendix describes the Ethernet Interface serial ports and the AAUI port used toconnect

BB-2TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BStation Manager PortThis section presents the information you need to construc

BGFK-1084BB-3Appendix B Communications Ports CharacteristicsStation Manager Port CableUse the serial cable (IC693CBL316A) shown in Figure B-1 to conne

BB-4TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BSoftware Loader Port (Serial Port 2)This section presents the information you

BGFK-1084BB-5Appendix B Communications Ports CharacteristicsPart Numbers for GE Fanuc Cables and ConvertersIt is recommended that you use cables avail

BB-6TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BThe AAUI Port for the Ethernet InterfaceThe Ethernet Interface is equipped wit

BGFK-1084BB-7Appendix B Communications Ports CharacteristicsTransceiver ConfigurationsDepending on your particular application, any of several types o

BB-8TCP/IP Ethernet Communications User’s Manual - August 1997 GFK-1084BBNCCONNECTOR10 BASE 2COAXIALCABLEBNCCONNECTORTRANSCEIVER CABLE TOETHERNET INTE