ControlLogix SynchLink Module1756-SYNCHUser Manual
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Preface 6Notes:
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004C-6 Configuring the Daisy Chain ConfigurationDownload ConfigurationDownload the configuration data. RSL
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Daisy Chain Configuration C-7Configure Time Slave Chassis - Center NodeYou must complet
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004C-8 Configuring the Daisy Chain ConfigurationAdd a SynchLink Module1. Select a SynchLink module as show
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Daisy Chain Configuration C-9Configure the SynchLink Module1. Use the new module creati
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004C-10 Configuring the Daisy Chain ConfigurationClick here to move to the next pageClick here to move to
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Daisy Chain Configuration C-11Download ConfigurationDownload the configuration data.RSL
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004C-12 Configuring the Daisy Chain ConfigurationConfigure Time Slave Chassis - End NodeYou must complete
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Daisy Chain Configuration C-13Add a SynchLink Module1. Select a SynchLink module as sho
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004C-14 Configuring the Daisy Chain ConfigurationConfigure the SynchLink Module1. Use the new module creat
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1 Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Table of ContentsChapter 1What is the 1756-SYNCH module?What is the ControlLogix SynchLink Module?. . . . .
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004C-16 Configuring the Daisy Chain ConfigurationDownload ConfigurationDownload the configuration data.RSL
1 Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Appendix DConfiguring the Ring ConfigurationThis appendix provides a sample configuration for a SynchLink sy
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004D-2 Configuring the Ring ConfigurationConfigure Time Master Chassis - Master NodeYou must complete the
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Ring Configuration D-3Add a SynchLink Module1. Select a SynchLink module as shown below
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004D-4 Configuring the Ring ConfigurationConfigure the SynchLink Module1. Use the new module creation wiza
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Ring Configuration D-5Click here to move to the next pageThe Module Identification page
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004D-6 Configuring the Ring ConfigurationDownload ConfigurationDownload the configuration data. RSLogix 50
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Ring Configuration D-7Configure Time Slave Chassis - Center NodeYou must complete the f
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004D-8 Configuring the Ring ConfigurationAdd a SynchLink Module1. Select a SynchLink module as shown below
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Ring Configuration D-9Configure the SynchLink Module1. Use the new module creation wiza
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Table of Contents 2Chapter 4Installing the SynchLink ModuleNoting the Power Requirements. . . . . . . .
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004D-10 Configuring the Ring ConfigurationClick here to move to the next pageClick here to move to the nex
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Ring Configuration D-11Download ConfigurationDownload the configuration data. RSLogix 5
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004D-12 Configuring the Ring ConfigurationConfigure Time Slave Chassis - End NodeYou must complete the fol
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Ring Configuration D-13Add a SynchLink Module1. Select a SynchLink module as shown belo
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004D-14 Configuring the Ring ConfigurationConfigure the SynchLink Module1. Use the new module creation wiz
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Ring Configuration D-15Click here to move to the next pageClick here to move to the nex
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004D-16 Configuring the Ring ConfigurationDownload ConfigurationDownload the configuration data. RSLogix 5
1 Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Appendix ESoftware Configuration TagsWhen you create a module, module-defined data types and tags are create
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004E-2 Software Configuration TagsAccessing the TagsWhen you access tags, you have two options. You can:•
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Software Configuration Tags E-3Configuration Data TagsTable E.1 lists the configuration data tags avail
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Table of Contents 3Appendix BConfiguring the Star ConfigurationUsing Remote Axis Control. . . . . . . .
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004E-4 Software Configuration TagsLocal.x.I.SynchLinkCSTFault BOOL 0 = Valid CST data received from upstre
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Software Configuration Tags E-5Output Data TagsTable E.3 lists the output data tags available on your 1
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004E-6 Software Configuration TagsNotes:
1 Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004GlossaryBuffered dataData exchanged between SynchLink nodes. The data is appropriately segmented at the tran
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Glossary 2Daisy chain configurationSynchLink configuration that begins with a master node and ends at a
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Glossary 3InhibitA ControlLogix process that allows you to configure a SynchLink module but prevent it
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Glossary 4Remote axis dataMotion data used by the motion planner in the controller. The 1756-SYNCH modu
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Glossary 5SynchronizeA process where multiple devices operate at the same time or maintain a matching t
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Glossary 6Notes:
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004IndexAaccessing module tags E-2Appendix B-1axis data 3-6Bbuffered data 1-2, 3-6Ccable usage 2-8CE certificatio
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Table of Contents 4
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20042 IndexHhub 2-6Iindicators 3-4inhibiting the modulein RSLogix 5000 5-6installing the SynchLink module 4
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Index 3RSLogix 5000 5-1accessing diagnostic counters 6-6adding a SynchLink module to a project B-4, B-9
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1 Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Chapter 1What is the 1756-SYNCH module?This chapter describes the ControlLogix SynchLink module. It also des
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20041-2 What is the 1756-SYNCH module?Why Synchronize Time Between Chassis?In synchronizing time between ch
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004What is the 1756-SYNCH module? 1-3Connecting a SynchLink Module to a SynchLink SystemControlLogix Synch
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20041-4 What is the 1756-SYNCH module?Physical Features of the ControlLogix SynchLink ModuleFigure 1.1 Tabl
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004What is the 1756-SYNCH module? 1-5Using Module Identification and Status InformationEach ControlLogix S
Important User InformationSolid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20041-6 What is the 1756-SYNCH module?Preventing Electrostatic DischargeThis module is sensitive to electro
1 Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Chapter 2Time Synchronization in the ControlLogix SystemThis chapter describes how the ControlLogix SynchLin
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20042-2 Time Synchronization in the ControlLogix SystemUsing the Coordinated System Time (CST)The Coordinat
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Time Synchronization in the ControlLogix System 2-3Multiple Rockwell Automation products can be synchro
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20042-4 Time Synchronization in the ControlLogix SystemSystem SynchronizationWhen a SynchLink system is ini
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Time Synchronization in the ControlLogix System 2-5How Do the CST Clock and SynchLink Node Clock Work T
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20042-6 Time Synchronization in the ControlLogix SystemWhat are the SynchLink Configurations?SynchLink comm
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Time Synchronization in the ControlLogix System 2-7Daisy Chain ConfigurationIn the daisy chain configur
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20042-8 Time Synchronization in the ControlLogix SystemRing ConfigurationThe ring configuration is a permut
1 Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Chapter 3SynchLink Module FeaturesThis chapter describes the ControlLogix SynchLink module features.Configur
1 Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Summary of ChangesIntroductionThis release of this publication contains updated information. Change bars, as
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20043-2 SynchLink Module FeaturesModule Features That Cannot Be ConfiguredThese general module features (e.
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004SynchLink Module Features 3-3Repeated electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on both the m
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20043-4 SynchLink Module FeaturesStatus Indicator (LED) InformationThe ControlLogix SynchLink module has st
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004SynchLink Module Features 3-5Use Last Configuration When Connection to Owner-Controller Closes - For Mo
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20043-6 SynchLink Module Featurestransferred between them). The SynchLink module can receive and transmit d
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004SynchLink Module Features 3-7Multiple Port Communications Formats in Single ModuleYou must set a commun
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20043-8 SynchLink Module FeaturesModule-Defined Data TagsWhen you create a module, RSLogix 5000 creates mod
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004SynchLink Module Features 3-9The SynchLink module updates its receive and transmit buffers once every 5
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20043-10 SynchLink Module FeaturesThe Communications Format feature is configured on the following screen.T
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004SynchLink Module Features 3-11Electronic KeyingInstead of plastic mechanical backplane keys, electronic
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Summary of Changes 2
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20043-12 SynchLink Module FeaturesTable 3.6 describes the keying options available with your 1756-SYNCH mod
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004SynchLink Module Features 3-13The Electronic Keying feature is configured on the following screen.Reque
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20043-14 SynchLink Module FeaturesBuffered, Direct and Diagnostic Data - RPI Effect on Input Data (to the c
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004SynchLink Module Features 3-15SynchLink Transmitted AxesMost applications using the ControlLogix SynchL
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20043-16 SynchLink Module FeaturesTransmitted Direct WordsThe SynchLink module can transmit data from the f
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004SynchLink Module Features 3-17The multiplier can only transmit the same word it received (i.e. this fea
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20043-18 SynchLink Module FeaturesCST and SynchLink MastershipThe SynchLink module can be configured for mu
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004SynchLink Module Features 3-19For more information on configuring your SynchLink modules, see Chapter 5
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20043-20 SynchLink Module FeaturesChapter Summary and What’s NextIn this chapter, you read about the Contro
1 Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Chapter 4Installing the SynchLink ModuleThis chapter describes how to install the ControlLogixSynchLink modu
1 Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004PrefaceAbout This PrefaceThis preface describes how to use this manual. The following table describes what t
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20044-2 Installing the SynchLink ModuleInstalling the ModuleYou can install or remove the module while chas
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Installing the SynchLink Module 4-3Connecting the FiberOptic CableYour 1756-SYNCH module has two ports
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20044-4 Installing the SynchLink ModuleRemoving the Module1. Pull the fiber optic cable out of the connecti
1 Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Chapter 5Configuring the SynchLink ModuleThis chapter describes how to configure the ControlLogix SynchLink
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20045-2 Configuring the SynchLink ModuleOverview of theConfiguration ProcessFigure 5.1 shows an overview of
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the SynchLink Module 5-3Choose a SynchLink ConfigurationYou must use one of the following S
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20045-4 Configuring the SynchLink ModuleCreating a New ModuleAfter you have started RSLogix 5000 and create
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the SynchLink Module 5-53. Select the module type. 4. Begin configuration on the naming s
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20045-6 Configuring the SynchLink Module5. When you click on Next, you see the series of wizard screens tha
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the SynchLink Module 5-7Click here to move to the next pageUse the pull-down menus to choos
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Preface 2Using the Latest Module FirmwareThis manual describes changes to the 1756-SYNCH module when th
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20045-8 Configuring the SynchLink ModuleDownloading New Configuration DataAfter you have changed the config
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the SynchLink Module 5-9Changing Configuration After Module Operation Has BegunYou change c
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20045-10 Configuring the SynchLink Module3. Make the necessary changes.After you make your configuration ch
1 Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Chapter 6Troubleshooting the SynchLink ModuleThis chapter describes how to troubleshoot the ControlLogix Syn
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20046-2 Troubleshooting the SynchLink ModuleUse Table 6.2 to troubleshoot your module.Table 6.2 LED indicat
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Troubleshooting the SynchLink Module 6-3Using RSLogix 5000 to Troubleshoot the ModuleIn addition to the
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20046-4 Troubleshooting the SynchLink ModuleThe screens below display fault notification in RSLogix 5000.
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Troubleshooting the SynchLink Module 6-5Determining Fault TypeWhen you are monitoring a module’s config
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20046-6 Troubleshooting the SynchLink ModuleUsing Diagnostic CountersThe 1756-SYNCH module uses diagnostic
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Troubleshooting the SynchLink Module 6-7Message InstructionsTo retrieve and reset the SynchLink diagnos
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Preface 35. Expand the network until you see the module. If the required network is not shown, first co
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20046-8 Troubleshooting the SynchLink ModuleFill in the following information when the New Tag pop-up scree
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Troubleshooting the SynchLink Module 6-9Enter Message ConfigurationAfter creating a new tag, you must e
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20046-10 Troubleshooting the SynchLink ModuleConfiguration Pop-Up ScreenThis pop-up screen provides informa
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Troubleshooting the SynchLink Module 6-11Communication Pop-Up ScreenThis pop-up screen provides informa
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 20046-12 Troubleshooting the SynchLink ModuleChapter Summary and What’s NextIn this chapter, you read how t
1 Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Appendix ASpecificationsGeneral SpecificationsModule Location 1756 ControlLogix chassisBackplane Current 120
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004A-2 SpecificationsVibration IEC 60068-2-6 (Test Fc, Operating):2g @ 10-500HzOperating Shock IEC 60068-2
1 Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Appendix BConfiguring the Star ConfigurationThis appendix describes how to configure the ControlLogix SynchL
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004B-2 Configuring the Star ConfigurationUsing Remote Axis ControlMost applications using the ControlLogix
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Star Configuration B-3Create a New RSLogix 5000 Project1. Use the File menu to create a
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Preface 4What This Manual ContainsThis user manual contains the following sections:Table Preface.2 Sect
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004B-4 Configuring the Star ConfigurationAdd a SynchLink Module1. Select a SynchLink module as shown below
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Star Configuration B-5Configure the SynchLink Module1. Use the new module creation wiza
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004B-6 Configuring the Star ConfigurationClick here to move to the next pageClick here to move to the next
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Star Configuration B-7Download ConfigurationDownload the configuration data. RSLogix 50
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004B-8 Configuring the Star ConfigurationConfigure Time Slave Chassis - End NodeYou must complete the foll
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Star Configuration B-9Add a SynchLink Module1. Select a SynchLink module as shown below
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004B-10 Configuring the Star ConfigurationConfigure the SynchLink Module1. Use the new module creation wiz
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Star Configuration B-11Create Axis Data TagsYou must create axis data tags for the cont
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004B-12 Configuring the Star Configuration2. Create a new tag for Axis 1. The tag should look like the exa
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Star Configuration B-13Configure Time Slave Chassis - End NodeYou must complete the fol
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Preface 5Related Products and DocumentationThe following table lists related ControlLogix products and
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004B-14 Configuring the Star ConfigurationAdd a SynchLink Module1. Select a SynchLink module as shown belo
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Star Configuration B-15Configure the SynchLink Module1. Use the new module creation wiz
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004B-16 Configuring the Star ConfigurationCreate Axis Data TagsYou must create axis data tags for the cont
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Star Configuration B-172. Create a new tag for Axis 1. The tag should look like the exa
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004B-18 Configuring the Star ConfigurationRSLogix 5000 verifies the download process with this pop-up scre
1 Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Appendix CConfiguring the Daisy Chain ConfigurationThis appendix provides a sample configuration for a Synch
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004C-2 Configuring the Daisy Chain ConfigurationConfigure Time Master Chassis - Master NodeYou must comple
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Daisy Chain Configuration C-3Add a SynchLink Module1. Select a SynchLink module as show
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004C-4 Configuring the Daisy Chain ConfigurationConfigure the SynchLink Module1. Use the new module creati
Publication 1756-UM521C-EN-P - July 2004Configuring the Daisy Chain Configuration C-5Click here to move to the next pageClick here to move to t
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