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WARNING: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a hazardous environment,
which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.
ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property
damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the consequence.
SHOCK HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that dangerous
voltage may be present.
BURN HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that surfaces may
reach dangerous temperatures.
IMPORTANT
Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product.
General Precautions
In addition to the precautions listed throughout this manual, the following statements, which are general to the system,
must be read and understood.
ATTENTION: This manual is intended for qualified service personnel responsible for setting up and servicing these devices.
The user must have previous experience with and a basic understanding of electrical terminology, configuration procedures,
required equipment, and safety precautions.
WARNING: The National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA79, and any other governing regional or local code will overrule the
information in this manual. Rockwell Automation cannot assume responsibility for the compliance or proper installation of the
ArmorStart LT or associated equipment. A hazard of personal injury and/or equipment damage exists if codes are ignored
during installation.
ATTENTION: The controller contains ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive parts and assemblies. Static control precautions are
required when installing, testing, servicing, or repairing the assembly. Component damage may result if ESD control
procedures are not followed. If you are not familiar with static control procedures, refer to Publication 8000-4.5.2, Guarding
against Electrostatic Discharge, or any other applicable ESD protection handbooks.
ATTENTION: Only personnel familiar with the controller and associated machinery should plan or implement the installation,
startup, and subsequent maintenance of the system. Failure to do this may result in personal injury and/or equipment
damage.
Software Requirements
This table lists the versions of software that are required.
Software
Version
RSLinx Classic
2.56 or later
RSLogix 5000
17.01 or later
Download the most current version of the Add-On Profile from
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/downloads.html.
BOOTP/DHCP
Additional Resources
These documents and websites contain additional information concerning related Rockwell Automation products.
You can view or download publications at http:/www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/. To order paper copies of
technical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor or Rockwell Automation sales representative.
Table 1 - Rockwell Automation Industrial Network Resources
Resource
Description
http://www.ab.com/networks/
http://www.ab.com/networks/ethernet/
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/services/networks/
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/services/security/
http://www.ab.com/networks/architectures.html
Describes how to install, configure, and maintain linear and Device-level Ring (DLR)
networks using Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP devices with embedded switch
technology.
EtherNet/IP Modules in Logix5000 Control Systems User Manual, Publication ENET-UM001 Provides details about how to configure your module.
Describes how to implement services and data objects on a TCP/UDP/IP based Ethernet
network.
Describes wiring and grounding guidelines for Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) AC Drives.
Description
http://www.odva.org/
http://www.odva.org/default.aspx?tabid=54
Describes the required media components and how to plan for, install, verify,
troubleshoot, and certify an Ethernet network.
Network Infrastructure for EtherNet/IP: Introduction and Considerations, ODVA publication Provides an overview of the technologies used in EtherNet/IP networks and provides
guidelines for deploying infrastructure devices in EtherNet/IP networks.
http://www.odva.org/Portals/0/Library/Publications_Numbered/
PUB00035R0_Infrastructure_Guide.pdf
Description
Description
http://www.ab.com/networks/architectures.html
Installation Assistance
If you experience a problem within the first 24 hours of installation, contact Customer Support.
United States or Canada
1.440.646.3434
United States
Contact your distributor. You must provide a Customer Support case number (call the
phone number listed earlier, to obtain one) to your distributor to complete the return
process.
Please contact your local Rockwell Automation representative for the return
procedure.
Table of Contents
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rockwell Automation Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
New Product Satisfaction Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 1
Device-Level Ring (DLR) Basics
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ArmorStart EtherNet IP Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
What is a DLR Network? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DLR Network Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DLR Network Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Number of Nodes on a DLR Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DLR Network Fault Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Construct and Configure a Device- Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
EtherNet Capacity Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Level Ring (DLR) Network
Table of Contents
Chapter 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Methods to Monitor a DLR Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitor Status Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Access the ArmorStart EtherNet/IP Internal Web Server . . . .
Monitor Diagnostics via MSG Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Troubleshoot a Device-level (DLR) Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
General Solutions for Linear or DLR Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Network
Duplicate IP Address Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specific Issues on the DLR Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Network Recovery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device Port Debugging Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appendix A
Network Usage Guidelines
and Recommendations
Appendix B
Required Firmware Revisions
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Supervisor Node
A DLR network requires at least one node to be configured as a ring supervisor.
Currently, several Rockwell Automation products support the ring supervisor
functionality.
IMPORTANT
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Ring Node
A ring node is any node that operates on the network to process data that is
transmitted over the network or to pass on the data to the next node on the
network. When a fault occurs on the DLR network, these reconfigure themselves
and relearn the network topology. Additionally, ring nodes can report fault
locations to the active ring supervisor.
IMPORTANT
Do not connect non-DLR (single port) devices directly to the DLR network.
Non-DLR devices should be connected to the network through 1783-ETAP,
1783-ETAP1F, or 1783-ETAP2F EtherNet/IP taps like the examples shown
below:
During normal network operation, an active ring supervisor uses beacon and
other DLR protocol frames to monitor the health of the network. Back-up
supervisor nodes and ring nodes monitor the beacon frames to track ring
transitions between Normal (all links working) and Faulted (the ring is
broken in at least one place).
Two beacon-related parameters can be configured:
Beacon interval - Frequency at which the active ring supervisor transmits a
beacon frame through both of its ring ports
Beacon timeout - Amount of time that supervisor or ring nodes wait before
timing out the reception of beacon frames and taking appropriate action
These parameters impact Network Recovery Performance. For information on
these performance times, see page 58. For information on how to set these
parameters, see Construct and Configure a Device-level Ring Network on page 15.
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During normal operation, one of the active supervisor nodes network ports is
blocked for DLR protocol frames. However, the active supervisor node continues
to send beacon frames out of both network ports to monitor network health.
The following graphic shows the use of beacon frames sent from the active ring
supervisor.
Figure 2 - Normal DLR Network Operation
A second category of ring nodes, known as announce frame ring nodes, can be
designed to participate in a DLR network. The active supervisor sends announce
frames out one of its ports, once per second or on detection of a ring fault. DLR
networks with announce frame ring nodes have slightly longer recovery times
than beacon frame nodes.
Number of Nodes
on a DLR Network
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The network may occasionally experience faults that prevent the normal
transmission of data between nodes. The DLR network can protect your
application from interruptions resulting from a single fault. To maintain the
resiliency of your ring, your application should monitor the health of the ring.
The ring may be faulted while all higher-level network functions, such as I/O
connections, are operating normally.
Fault location information is available from the active supervisor. For more
information on how to obtain fault location information, see Monitor a DLR
Network on page 37.
After a fault occurs, the active supervisor reconfigures the network to continue
sending data on the network.
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17
17
17
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21
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22
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29
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Introduction
Use this chapter to learn how to construct and configure a DLR network.
The EtherNet/IP Capacity Tool is free software that is intended to help in the
initial layout of your EtherNet/IP network by calculating resources
(Connections, Packets per Second) used by a proposed network. You choose
icons to indicate the type and number of nodes on the network, along with
associated parameters such as Update Rate desired. The tool then calculates the
resources used and what is still available. This format makes it easy to try different
configurations/parameters and see how the outcome is affected.
To download the Ethernet Capacity Tool, go to: http://www.ab.com/go/iatools
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The next step to configure a DLR network, is to connect all devices to the
network. One connection should be left unmade. That is, temporarily omit the
physical connection between two nodes on the ring network, because the factory
default settings of DLR devices are set to operate in linear/star mode or as ring
nodes on existing DLR networks.
For more information on installing the EtherNet/IP network (cable
requirements, maximum distance, etc) refer to the EtherNet/IP Media
Planning and Installation Manual, which can be downloaded here:
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/
rm/enet-rm002_-en-p.pdf
IMPORTANT
Figure 3 - Example Device-level Ring Topology with One Connection Left Unmade
Use the installation instructions below for each device to connect it to the
network. Publication Numbers can be downloaded at http://
www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/literature.html
Description
16
Installation Instructions
Cat.No.
1756-IN612
1756-EN2TR
EtherNet/IP tap
1783-IN007
1783-ETAP
290-UM001
291E-FAZ-G2
280G-UM001
280E-F12Z-10A-CR-3
1783-IN004
1783-EMS08T/A
Description
ArmorStart Addressing
Configuration
Installation Instructions
Chapter 2
Cat.No.
ENET-IN001A
1585J-M8PBJM-2
ENET-IN001A
1585D-M4TBJM-1
ENET-IN001A
1585D-M4TBDE-2
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2. Set the Network IP address by adjusting the three switches on the front
of the I/O module using a flat head screwdriver.
3. Set up the switches in a range from 001 to 254. In this example they are set
to a.1. When the switches are set to a valid number, the adapters IP address
will be 192.168.1.xxx (where xxx represents the number set on the
switches). In this example the IP address is 192.168.1.163. The adapters
subnet mask will be 255.255.255.0 and the gateway address is set to
0.0.0.0. A power cycle or a type 1 network reset
is required for any new IP address switch setting to take effect.
Note: The user cannot change the IP address from 192.168.1.xxx when
using the IP address switches. The top three octets are fixed. DHCP or
the embedded web server must be used to configure the address to a value
different than 192.168.1.xxx. Also, the adapter will not have a host name
assigned, or use any Domain name System when using the rotary switch
settings.
4. If the switches are set to an invalid value (such as 000 or value greater than
254), the adapter will check to see if the DHCP is enabled. If so, the
adapter requests an address from a DHCP server. The DHCP server will
also assign other Transport Control Protocol (TCP) parameters. If DHCP
is not enabled, the adapter will use the IP address (along with other TCP
configurable parameters) stored in nonvolatile memory.
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3. The web server shown below should appear in your web browser.
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6. After the appropriate User Name and Password is entered, the screen
below is displayed. From this screen, the Ethernet Configuration can be
changed. For example, the default IP address shown is changed from
192.168.1.163 to 10.10.10.101. After a power cycle the new address must
be used to access the web page, and the other devices on the network
would also require their IP addresses to be reconfigured.
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After the devices are installed on the DLR network, at least one supervisor node
must be configured. Ring nodes do not require any DLR network configuration.
Before a DLR network can be completed, (install your devices on the network
and make all physical connections) a ring supervisor must be configured and
enabled in:
RSLogix 5000 programming software, or
RSLinx Classic communication software
This section shows how to use RSLogix 5000 programming software, beginning
on page 22, and RSLinx Classic communication software, beginning on page 29,
to configure and enable a ring supervisor.
The steps to configure a ring supervisor via software are basically the same
for the 1756-EN2TR module and the 1783-ETAP, 1783-ETAP1F, and 1783ETAP2F taps. This example shows how to configure the 1756-EN2TR module.
Only the 1783-ETAP, 1783-ETAP1F, and 1783-ETAP2F taps in the I/O
Configuration must be configured if you plan to enable the tap as a ring
supervisor. If the tap will not be used as a ring supervisor, we recommend
that it is not added to the I/O Configuration.
Additionally, to configure a 1783-ETAP, 1783-ETAP1F, or 1783-ETAP2F tap as a
supervisor via software or with its DIP switches, an IP address must first be
assigned. The tap does not require an IP address if it is used as a ring node or
has its supervisor function enabled by a DIP switch.
For more information on how to use a tap switch to configure it as a ring
supervisor, see Chapter 5 in the EtherNet/IP Embedded Switch Technology
Manual. To download the manual, go to:
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/
documents/ap/enet-ap005_-en-p.pdf
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c. Click Create.
5. To add a new module to the tree, right-click on Ethernet and select New
Module. This allows a new ArmorStart to be added to the Logix Project.
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7. Enter a Name for this ArmorStart and an Ethernet address. For this
example, the Private Network setting will be used. This should be set to
match the IP address switch setting on the ArmorStart. Then press OK.
Note: Refer to ArmorStart Addressing Configuration on page 17 to set
an IP address on the device.
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Configuration takes effect immediately; you do not need to click Apply or OK.
3. Click the Advanced button on the Network tab.
4. Configure supervisor-related parameters, as shown in the screen shot
below.
For these parameters, you must click Set after entering a value.
5. Click Set.
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IMPORTANT
Chapter 2
For Beacon Interval, Beacon Timeout, and Ring Protocol VLAN ID, we
recommend that the default values be used.
Functionality
Description
Default
Setting
Supervisor Precedence
Beacon Interval
400 S
Beacon Timeout
The beacon timeout is the amount of time that nodes wait before timing
out the reception of beacon frames and taking appropriate action.
Supervisors support a range from 400S to 500mS.
For more information on how this parameter relates to network
performance, see page 61.
1960 S
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If the Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) file is not installed on the module configured
to be the ring supervisor, it will appear with a question mark (?). To obtain and
use the EDS file:
right-click the module and choose to upload the EDS file from the device,
or
download the EDS file from: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/
rockwellautomation/support/networks/eds.page?
3. Access the supervisor-capable nodes properties.
a. Right-click the node.
b. Choose Module Configuration.
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IMPORTANT
For Beacon Interval, Beacon Timeout, and Ring Protocol VLAN ID, use the
default values.
Functionality
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Description
Default Setting
Supervisor
Precedence
You may configure a supervisor precedence number for each device configured
as a ring supervisor. The highest possible supervisor precedence value is 255.
When multiple nodes are enabled as supervisor, the node with the highest
precedence value is assigned as the active ring supervisor; the other nodes
automatically become back-up supervisors.
We recommend that you:
configure at least one back-up supervisor node
set the desired Active Ring Supervisor with a relatively high supervisorprecedence value compared to the back-up node(s)
keep track of the networks supervisor-precedence values
If multiple supervisors are configured with the same precedence value (the
factory default value for all supervisor-capable devices is 0), the node with the
numerically highest MAC address becomes the active supervisor.
Beacon Interval
Beacon Interval is the frequency to which the active ring supervisor transmits a
beacon frame through both of its Ethernet ports. This parameter is user
configurable for any time between 200 S and 100 mS.
For more information on how this parameter relates to network performance,
see page 58.
400 S
Beacon Timeout
The beacon timeout is amount of time nodes wait before timing out the
reception of beacon frames and taking appropriate action. Supervisors support a
range from 400 S to 500 mS.
For more information on how this parameter relates to network performance,
seepage 58..
1960 S
Ring Protocol
VLAN ID
Enable IGMP
Snooping
Enabled
Enable IGMP
Querier
Disabled
Enable Device
Port Debugging
Mode
For more information on Device Port Debugging Mode, see page 59.
Disabled
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After the ring supervisor nodes are configured and enabled, the physical
connection of the network must be completed to establish a complete DLR
network.
The figure below shows an example DLR network with all physical connections
complete.
Figure 4 - Example Device-level Ring Topology with All Connections Complete
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Verify Supervisor
Configuration
The configuration and overall DLR network status can be verified in either
RSLogix 5000 programming software or RSLinx Classic communication
software.
1. Access the supervisor nodes properties as shown previously in this chapter.
2. Click the Network tab.
3. Check the Network Topology and Network Status Fields.
For a 1756-EN2TR module or the 1783-ETAP, 1783-ETAP1F, and 1783ETAP2F tap, the supervisor configuration can also be verified through the
modules diagnostic web pages. For more information on monitoring diagnostics
via an EtherNet/IP modules web pages, see Monitor a DLR Network starting on
page 37.
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IGMP Snooping
Chapter 2
If DHCP for the Armostart is still required, the Internet Group Management
Protocol (IGMP) snooping on the E-tap must be disabled via the AOP.
For snooping to work, there must be a device present that is running a querier.
Typically, the device is a router or a switch, such as the Stratix 6000, Stratix 8000,
or Stratix 8300 managed switch.
Once DHCP is enabled the switch could change the IP addresses on the
ArmorStarts depending on network demand, which could cause RSlogix5000
to loose communication with the device, as connectivity is established via the
AOP in the initial configuration.
IGMP Querier
If the IGMP Querier functionality is not enabled for at least one node
on the network, multicast traffic on the network may eventually create
network performance issues.
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However, for all devices that are configured on the network with the IGMP
Querier parameter enabled, an IP address other than the factory default value
must also be set for those devices. If multiple devices on the network enable this
functionality, only the node with the lowest IP address becomes the active IGMP
Querier node.
IGMP Version
If the IGMP Querier is enabled, a Querier Version must be selected. The default
version is Version 2.
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Methods to Monitor
a DLR Network
Network diagnostic information can be retrieved from the ring supervisorcapable devices using the following:
RSLogix 5000 programming software status pages
RSLinx communication software status pages
Device web pages
EtherNet/IP Device Level Ring (DLR) network diagnostics faceplate
Programmatically through the use of a MSG instruction
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Module Configuration
This series of tabs provides:
General information
Connection information
Module information
Internet protocol
Port configuration
Network information
The example below shows a ring fault between nodes at IP addresses 10.88.80.21
and MAC ID 00-00-BC-02-48-D5.
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Definition
Network Topology
Network Status
For more information on this field, see Active Ring Supervisor on page 11.
Configurable field that lets you to set the node as a ring supervisor.
Number of faults detected on the network since the last module power
cycle or counter reset.
Supervisor Status
Displays whether this node is the active ring supervisor (Active), a back-up
supervisor (Back-up), a ring node, or part of a linear network.
The last node the active ring supervisor can communicate with on Port 1.
This value is an IP address or a MAC ID and remains latched until the Verify
Fault Location button is clicked.
The last node the active ring supervisor can communicate with on Port 2.
This value is an IP address or a MAC ID and remains latched until the Verify
Fault Location button is clicked.
Status
IMPORTANT
If the Network Topology field = Ring and the Network Status field = Normal,
the Last Active Node fields will display the last fault information even
though it has been corrected.
To clear the last fault information from these fields, click Verify Fault
Location. You may see a message informing you that the supervisor is no
longer in fault mode and the fields will be cleared.
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Open your preferred internet web browser, and enter the IP address of the desired
ArmorStart. For this example, 192.168.1.22 will be used.
Use the links on the left-most navigation bar to see each available web page. The
screen below shows Ring Statistics for the ArmorStart 280E.
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This example describes how to retrieve diagnostic information from the DLR
network. Follow these steps.
1. Enter a MSG instruction into the rung of logic.
2. Configure the MSG instruction to retrieve ring diagnostic information
service, as shown in the following screen shots.
IMPORTANT
46
Make sure the tag created is sized appropriately to hold all of the data that
you are reading or writing. For more information, see page 48.
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IMPORTANT
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Description
Message
Type
Retrieve All
Ring Diagnostic
Information
Information
for this request
is listed in
Retrieve All
Ring Diagnostic
Information on
page 49.
CIP Generic
Request Ring
Participant List
Get Active
Supervisor
Service
Type
Service
Code
(HEX)
Class
(HEX)
Instance
Attribute
(HEX)
Source
Element
Source
Length
(Bytes)
Destination
Destination
Length
(bytes)
Custom
47
NA
Left
Blank
Tag
50
or
54
Information
CIP Generic
for this request
is listed in
Request the
Ring Participant
List on page 51
Get
Attribute
Single
47
NA
NA
Tag
10/node
Obtain the IP
address and
MAC ID of the
active
supervisor
on the DLR
network
CIP Generic
Get
Attribute
Single
47
NA
NA
Tag
10
Acknowledge
Request
Rapid Ring
supervisor to
Faults Condition resume normal
operation after
encountering a
rapid ring fault
condition
CIP Generic
Custom
4c
47
NA
NA
NA
NA
Verify a Fault
Location
Request
supervisor to
update Last
Active Node
values
CIP Generic
4b
47
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Reset the
number of ring
faults detected
on the DLR
network
CIP Generic
Set
Attribute
Single
10
47
Tag
NA
NA
Enable and
Configure a
Ring Supervisor
Information for
this request is
listed in Enable
and Configure a
Ring Supervisor
on page 52.
CIP Generic
Set
Attribute
Single
10
47
Tag
12
NA
NA
This request only works if there are fewer than 40 nodes on the network. If there are more nodes than will fit in a single message, an error will be returned.
Use a Destination Length of 54 bytes if using firmware revision 3.x or later for the 1756-EN2TR module or firmware revision 2.x or later for the 1783-ETAP,
1783-ETAP1F, or 1783-ETAP2F taps.
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Attribute Name
Network Topology
Description
Current network topology mode
Possible Values
0 = Linear
1 = Ring
SINT [1]
Network Status
0 = Normal
1 = Ring Fault
2 = Unexpected Loop Detected
3 = Partial Network Fault
4 = Rapid Fault/Restore Cycle
SINT [2]
SINT [3]
SINT [4]
SINT [5-8]
Beacon Interval
SINT [9-12]
Beacon Timeout
SINT [13-14]
DLR VLAN ID
SINT [15-16]
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Attribute Name
Description
SINT [17-20]
Possible Values
SINT [21-26]
Last Active Node on Port 2
SINT [27-30]
SINT [31-36]
SINT [37-38]
SINT [39-42]
Supervisor IP address
SINT [43-48]
SINT [49]
Active Supervisor
Precedence
SINT [50-53]
Capability Flags
0x22
This destination tag is available only with the 1756-EN2TR module, firmware revision 3.x or later, 1783-ETAP, 1783-ETAP1F, and 1783ETAP2F taps, firmware revisions 2.x or later. If using the 1783-ETAP tap, firmware revision 1.x, your program does not include this
destination tag.
RSLogix 5000 programming software may display the value in this field as negative numbers. To better understand the value, we
recommend you view it in HEX format.
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Attribute Name
Ring Protocol
Participants List
SINT [0-3]
Description
Possible Values
SINT [4-9]
This attribute will return an array of the data shown, one entry for each node. The Ring Protocol Participants Count attribute
determines the number entries.
This tag displays only IP addresses for ring participants that have been configured with one. For example, you may have a 1783-ETAP
tap connected to the network that has not been assigned an IP address. In that case, no address is shown for the 1783-ETAP tap.
RSLogix 5000 programming software may display the value in this field as negative numbers. To better understand the value, we
recommend you view it in HEX format.
Unlike destination tag SINT [0-3], where IP addresses are displayed only for ring participants configured with an IP address, this tag
displays MAC addresses for all ring participants because every ring participant has a MAC address.
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Attribute Name
Description
Possible Values
SINT [0]
SINT [1]
Precedence value of a
ring supervisor
SINT [2-5]
Beacon Interval
SINT [6-9]
Beacon Timeout
SINT [10-11]
DLR VLAN ID
RSLogix 5000 programming software may display the value in this field as negative numbers. To better understand the value, we
recommend you view it in HEX format.
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Duplicate IP Address
Detection
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Specific Issues
on the DLR Network
Issue
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Use the following table to troubleshoot possible specific issues on the DLR or
linear network that are not solved by the actions described on the previous page.
Description
Supervisor Reports a Ring Fault A link on the DLR network may be broken:
intentionally, for example, because of adding or deleting nodes but not making all
physical connections to restore the setup of the network with/without the node.
unintentionally, for example, because a cable is broken or a device malfunctions.
When this fault occurs, the adjacent nodes to the faulted part of the network are
displayed in the Ring Fault group and the Network Status field = Ring Fault.
The screen shot below shows the Ring Fault section with IP addresses appearing
for the last active nodes. The faulted node is between nodes 10.88.80.115 and
10.88.80.208. If the IP address of either node is not available, the software will
display the nodes MAC ID.
Solution
Determine where the fault condition exists and correct it.
Click the Refresh Communication link as needed to update
the Ring Fault information to determine where the fault
condition exists.
Finally, DevicePort Debugging Mode functionality on the
1783-ETAP tap, may be used to analyze a suspicious node.
For more information, refer to Device Port Debugging
Mode on page 59.
Once the fault is corrected, the ring is automatically restored, and the Network Status
field returns to Normal.
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Issue
Rapid Ring Fault
Description
When a Rapid Ring Fault occurs, the following events occur:
The active supervisor will block traffic on port 2, resulting in possible network
segmentation, that is, some nodes may become unreachable.
The Link 2 status indicator on the active supervisor is off.
As soon as the fault occurs, for both RSLogix 5000 programming software and
RSLinx communication software, the Status field = Rapid Fault/Restore Cycles.
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Solution
Multiple possible solutions exist.
For the disconnections and reconnections issue, no
solution is required.
Clear the fault after reconnecting the device
to the network permanently.
For the duplex mismatch issue, reconfigure the duplex
parameters to make sure they match between the
devices.
For the electromagnetic noise issue, determine where
the noise exists and eliminate it or use a protective
shield in that location.
For the unstable connections issue, determine where
they exist on the network and correct them.
Check the media counters for all devices on the
network. The device with the highest media counter
count is most likely causing the Rapid Ring Fault.
Remove devices from the network one by one. If the
Rapid Ring Fault disappears after a device is removed,
that device is causing the fault.
DevicePort Debugging Mode functionality on the 1783ETAP tap may be used to analyze a suspicious node.
For more information, refer to Device Port Debugging
Mode on page 59.
Finally, the Beacon Interval or Timeout configuration
may not be appropriate for the network.
However, if these values need to be changed, we
recommend that you contact Rockwell Automation
technical support.
Once the fault is fixed, click Clear Fault.
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Description
Solution
A partial network fault occurs when traffic is lost in only one direction on the network
because a ring member is not forwarding beacons in both directions, for example, a
component failure.
The active ring supervisor detects a partial fault by monitoring the loss of Beacon
frames on one port and the fault location appears in the Ring Fault section of the
Network tab.
When a partial fault is detected, the active ring supervisor blocks traffic on one port.
At this point, the ring is segmented due to the partial fault condition. The nodes
adjacent to the faulted part of the network are displayed in the Ring Fault group
with either IP addresses or MAC IDs for each node displayed.
When this fault occurs the Network Status field = Partial Fault Condition.
Once the fault is corrected, it automatically clears, and the Network Status field
returns to Normal.
The media counters screen displays the number of physical layer errors or collisions.
The screen below indicates where to check for errors encountered. Error levels are
displayed depending on what caused the error. For example, an Alignment Error is
displayed in the Alignment Error field.
On a DLR network, it is not uncommon to see low levels of media counter errors.
For example, if the network breaks, a low level of media counter errors appears.
With a low level of media counter errors, the value typically does not continuously
increase and often clears.
A high level of media counter errors typically continues to increase and does not clear.
For example, there is a mismatch of speed between two linked nodes, a high level
of media counter errors appears, steadily increasing and not clearing.
To access the RSLinx screen above, browse the network, right-click on the device,
select Module Properties and click the Port Diagnostics tab.
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Network Recovery
Performance
When measuring the networks performance with regard to dealing with fault
conditions, consider the network recovery time. Network recovery is the time for
all of the following to take place:
1. The supervisor node recognizes that a fault exists on the network.
2. The supervisor node reconfigures the network because of the fault.
3. The supervisor node communicates to the network nodes that a fault
condition exists.
4. The network nodes reconfigure themselves because of the fault.
With the default beacon interval value of 400 mS and beacon timeout value
of 1960 mS, the worst-case time for network recovery times are:
2890 mS for a copper DLR network. This recovery time is based on 100 m
copper segments between nodes on the network.
3140 mS for a fiber-optic DLR network. This recovery time is based
on 2 kM fiber-optic cable segments between nodes on the network.
When considering the values listed above, keep in mind:
Recovery time may actually occur faster than the times listed.
The recovery times listed above assume that your networks nodes are
operating at 100 Mbps speed and full-duplex mode. We recommend that
your nodes generally operate in this mode for DLR networks.
If other node conditions exist, such as a node operating at 10 Mbps
full-duplex, or 10/100 Mbps half-duplex, the recovery times will vary
from the times listed above.
If this is the case for your application, the beacon interval and beacon timeout will
need to be changed. We recommend that you first contact Rockwell Automation
technical support if these parameters need to be changed.
The value assumes that the majority of the traffic on your network is
EtherNet/IP traffic.
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Debugging Mode
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Combined total network bandwidth of the traffic received on the two 1783ETAP, 1783-ETAP1F, or 1783-ETAP2F taps ports connected to the network
should not exceed the taps device port capacity. The speed setting determines
the device ports capacity.
Configure the device port on a 1783-ETAP, 1783-ETAP1F, or 1783-ETAP2F tap
to either of two speed settings:
100 Mbps - default setting
10 Mbps
If the bandwidth exceeds the capacity of the taps device port, some frames from
the ring will be dropped before reaching the device port. These dropped frames
do not impact the traffic on the rest of the DLR network.
The device port setting determines how much network traffic the 1783-ETAP,
1783-ETAP1F, or 1783-ETAP2F tap can handle before dropping frames. The
circled section in the graphic below shows the Port Buffer Utilization of the
Device Port. In this example the value is zero because a ring fault exists on the
network.
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Appendix
Explanation
If you must connect a device that is running at 10 Mbps to The 1783-ETAP, 1783-ETAP1F, and 1783-ETAP2F taps
a DLR or linear network, do so through a 1783-ETAP, 1783- can operate at 100 Mbps on the DLR network; this is the
ETAP1F, or 1783-ETAP2F tap device port.
optimal speed for a network. If you connect a 10 Mbps
device directly to the network, instead of through a tap,
the linear or DLR network traffic slows to 10 Mbps.
Additionally, if the 10 Mbps device is connected to the
network without a 1783-ETAP tap, network recovery
times are significantly impacted.
Configure multiple supervisor nodes per ring.
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Appendix A
Guideline/Recommendation
Explanation
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Guideline/Recommendation
Appendix A
Explanation
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Appendix A
Notes:
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Appendix
IMPORTANT
Firmware Revision
2.1
1.x or later
3.x or later
2.x or later
1.1
1.x or later
2.x or later
2.x or later
2.x or later
2.x or later
Cat. No.
1756-EN2TR
1783-ETAP
1783-ETAP1F
1783-ETAP2F
The ControlFLASH Firmware Upgrade software tcan be used o upgrade a 1756-EN2TR module from firmware revision 2.1 to 3.x or
later.1.x or later3.x or later2.x or later.
The ControlFLASH Firmware Upgrade software can be used to upgrade a 1783-ETAP tap from firmware revision 1.1 to 2.x or later.
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Appendix B
If the device configuration on the General tab does not match the physical
module, the programming software alerts you to this mismatch when attempting
to configure the Internet Protocol, Port Configuration and Network tabs for that
device.
IMPORTANT
Firmware Revision
2.1
2.55 or later
3.x or later
2.56 or later
1.1
2.55 or later
2.x or later
2.56 or later
2.x or later
2.56 or later
Cat. No.
1756-EN2TR
1783-ETAP
1783-ETAP1F
1783-ETAP2F
The ControlFLASH Firmware Upgrade software can be used to upgrade a 1756-EN2TR module from firmware revision 2.1 to 3.x or
later.1.x or later3.x or later.2.55 or later3.x or later2.56 or later.
The ControlFLASH Firmware Upgrade software can be used to upgrade a 1783-ETAP tap from firmware revision 1.1 to 2.x or later.
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