Main
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes as Used in this Publication
Warning
Caution
Note
Preface
Content of this Manual
Preface
Related Publications
Jeanne Grimsby
Contents
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Introduction
Overview
Field Control Features
Field Control Modules
Genius Bus Interface Unit
Bus Interface Unit Terminal Block
I/O Modules
Micro Field Processor
I/O Terminal Blocks and Auxiliary I/O Terminal Blocks
For more information, please refer to:
Environmental Specifications
For information about installing Field Control modules, please see:
Configuration for Field Control
For more information about configuration, please refer to:
Field Control in a Genius System
The Host CPU
A More Complex Field Control and Genius System
For more information about Genius systems and communications, please refer to:
Required Genius and Host System Equipment
Using Field Control in a CPU Redundancy System
CPU/Bus Controller Redundancy: Overview
Hot Standby CPU Redundancy
Duplex CPU Redundancy
Using Field Control in a Genius Bus Redundancy System
Redundant Bus Configurations
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Description
Genius Bus Interface Un it
LEDs
Bus Interface Unit Power Supply
Timing
Backplane Current
Calculating Input Power Requirements for a Bus Interface Unit
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Load Requirements for Hardware Components
Hand-held Monitor and Hand-held Programmer
Hot Insertion/Removal of Modules
Faults Reported During Hot Insertion/Removal
I/O Module Data During H ot Insertion/Removal
Hot Insertion/Removal for a Micro Field Processor
Hot Insertion/Removal Not Permitted in Hazardous Locations
Bus Interface Unit Terminal Block
Functional Specificati o ns
Bus Interface Unit:
Bus Interface Unit Terminal Block:
Installation
For more information, please refer to:
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System Wiring Guidelines
Installing Additional Suppression
System Grounding
All components of a control system and the devi ces it co ntrols must be properly grounded.
Locations for Field Control
Installing the DIN Rail
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Installing the Bus Interface Unit Terminal Block on the DIN Rail
Removing the Bus Interface Unit Terminal Block from the DIN Rail
Installing the Cables Between Terminal Blocks
Power Wiring to the Bu s Interface Unit
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Connecting the Communications Bus
Bus Cables
Making Bus Connections
Terminating a Bus
Using Prefabricated Terminating Resistors
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Installing Pre-Molded Bus Cables
Premolded Cable Positions for Bus Interface Unit Mounted with Terminals on Left
Premolded Cable Positions for Bus Interface Unit Mounted with Terminals on Right
Bus Connection for Critical Processes
Installing the B us Interface Unit o n the Terminal Bl ock
Warnings
Removing the Bus Interface Unit from the Terminal Block
Removing/Replacing the Bus Interface Unit Fuse
Upgrading the BIU Firmware
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Operation
BIU Data Handling at the I/O Station
I/O Data for Conventional Modules
I/O Data, Status Data, and Control Data for Intelligent Modu les
Group Data for Intelligent Modules
Selective Sweep
Examples
The BIU Sweep
1 BIU Reads Inputs from Conventional Modules
2 BIU Reads All Input Reference Parameters
3 BIU Reads Group Data Whose Destination is BIU
4 BIU Sends Group Data to Synchronization Module
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BIU Backplane Scan Time
Example 1:
Example 2:
Five modules, one Group Data Move. Genius bus speed is 26mS.
Data Transfer Between the BIU and the Host
Data in the BIU's Network (Bus) Map
Communications on the Genius Bus
Input Data Sent by the Bus Interface Unit
Input Defaults
I/O Data Handling by Hos t
Outputs from the Host to the BIU
Output Data Format
Output Defaults
Genius Bus Scan Time
Procedure for Estimating Bus Scan Time for a Field Control Station
Throughput
Operation of the BIU with a Micro Field Processor
MFP and BIU Synchronization
MFP I/O References
MFP Operating Modes
Synchronous Operation of a BIU and a Micro Field Processor
Overview of Synchronous Operation
The following diagram and table show how data is handled during synchronous operation.
Backing Up Micro Field Processor Outputs
How the Network Backs Up MFP Outputs
Backing Up BIU Outputs with a Micro Field Processor
Example Ladder Logic
Station Configuration
For Additional Information, Also See:
Configuring the Serial Bus Address and Baud Rate
Special Instructions for Series 90-70 PLC Systems
Set Up the Hand-held Monitor
2. Begin with the HHM turned off. Attach it to the connector on the Bus Interface Unit.
3. Tur n the Hand-held Monitor on. Adjust its baud rate if necessary.
F1:HHM UTILITIES F2:ANALYZE F3:CONFIGURATION F4:DEVICE MEMORY
Create a New Configuration
Assigning a Serial Bus Address to a New BIU
Configure the Bus Interface Unit
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Field Control HHM Menu Overview
F2
Individual Module Configuration Screens
Field Control Configuration Screens Field Control Monitor I/O Screens
Specific Hand-held Monitor versions may have different menus from those shown here.
Change the Serial Bus Address of the Bus Interface Unit
Device SBA 14 Prv > entr
Select the Baud Rate
Select a Series Six or Series Fi ve PLC Reference Address
Stat Tbl Addr
< > IO6 entr
Configure Fault Reporting
Configure Genius Bus Redundancy
Configure CPU Redundancy
CPU Redundancy No Cntl Redund < > tgl entr
Hot Standby CPU Redundancy
Duplex CPU Redundancy
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Configure Field Control Modules
Enable/Disable the I/O Sca
Disable Network I/O Update
Configure the Network Map for the Bus Interface Unit
Blk Map Start I ?
Configuring Extra References in the BIU I/O Map
Example
Module References and Reference Parameters Worksheet
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Add Modules and Assign References
S:1 Empty < > tgl read
If the slot has previously been configured, the HHM shows the existing configuration. For exam ple:
S:1 Q:16 Q01785-Q01800 < > del zoom
Configuration with No Module Present
Read a Module Identification with the Module Present
Delete an Existing Module Configuration
Configure a Discrete Input Module
S:1 I:16 I tgl entr
S:1 I:16 I00001- I00016
Default Inputs or Hold Last State
Configure a Discrete Output Module
S:1 Q:16 Q tgl entr
Default Outputs or Hold Last State
Configure a Discrete Input/Output Module
S:1 I:16 I tgl entr
Assign I/O References
Default Inputs or Hold Last State
Default Outputs or Hold Last State
Configure a Conventional Analog Input Module
S:1 AI:08 AI tgl entr
Channel Fault Reporting
S1 Faults Ch 01
YYYYYYYY
S1 Active Ch 01
YYYYYYYY
Input Current Ranges
S1 Range Ch 01
0ma - 20mA
Input Scaling
S1 Scale 1 Ch 01
00000 Eng lo
S1 Alarm Ch 01
00000 low
S1 Alarm Ch 01
00000 high
Example 1: Example 2:
Default Inputs or Hold Last Values
Configure a Conventional Analog Output Module
S:1 AQ:04 AQ_ tgl entr
Default Outputs or Hold Last Values
Output Default Values
Channel Fault Reporting
S1 Faults Ch 01
NNYY
S1 Active Ch 01
NYYN
Output Current Ranges
S1 Range Ch 01
0ma - 20mA
Output Scaling
S1 Scale 1 Ch 01
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Configure a 16-Point Grouped Analog Input Module
Default data length
When you select Read fr om the empty slot HHM screen, thi s module screen appears:
S:4 ALG240 1.0
When you "zoom" into the mod u l e's slot, a screen like this ap p ear s:
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S:4 CH1 EU L 00000
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Configure an 8-Point Grouped Analog Voltage Input Module
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Channel Active
Input Range
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Alarm Limits
Configure a 16-Point Grouped Analog Voltage Input Module
S:2 AI AI
tgl entr
S:2 AI AI:016
clr entr
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S:2 CH1 ENG LO -10000
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Configure an RTD Input Module
When you select Read from the empty slot HHM screen, this module screen appears:
S:4 ALG620 *.*
Module version
Press F4 to zoom into the slot. A screen like this appears:
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RTD Type
S:1 CH1 RTD TYPE 100 PT 385
Wire Type
S:1 CH1 WIRE TYP 3 WIRE
Low Alarm Limit
High Alarm Limit
Resistance
S:1 RESIST.1 00000
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Configuring a Thermocouple Input Module
When you select Read from the empty slot HHM screen, this module screen appears:
S:4 ALG630 *.*
Press F4 to zoom into the slot. A screen like this appears:
Number of references for this module type
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Thermocouple Type
S:1 CH1 TC TYPE NONE
Range Type
S:1 CH1 RANGE TP 625
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Configure an 8-Point Analog Voltage Output Module
S:1 ALG310 1.0
S:1 I * I:024 I00257-I00280
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Configure Local Default Outputs
S:1 CH 1 ACTIVE
Scaling Range
S:1 CH1 RANGE -10V TO +10V
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Configure an 8-Point Analog Current Output Module
S:1 ALG330 1.0
Assign I/Assign I/O References for the Module
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Configure Local Default Outputs
S:1 CH 1 ACTIVE
Scaling Range
S:1 CH1 DEF RNG 1
Output Scaling
Custom Scaling
S:1 CH1 ENG L 04000
S:1 CH1 ENG H 20000
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Configure a Micro Field Processor
Configure the Reference Parameters for the Micro Field Processor
F1 Monitor F2 Configuration
S:1 EMPTY tgl read
S7: MFP1.0
Select Data Types for Micro Field Processor Data
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Configure Group Data Moves
Group Data Moves Worksheet
Set Up a Group Data Move
Group Move 1:0 Dest Slot: 7
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Configure the Defaults for Each Move in a Group
Move Deflt 1:1 YYYY
Specify the BIU Scanning Frequency for the Data Group
Sweep Enab 02:03 YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Return to the Group Screen
Deleting a Group Data Move
Diagnostics and Fault Clearing
Diagnostics and Fault Clearing for Intelligent Modules
Diagnostics and Fault Clearing for the BIU and Conventional Modules
Maximum Number of Uncleared Faults
Display and Clear Faults from a Genius Hand-held Monitor
F1 First 16 Flts F3 Previous Menu
F2 Last 16 Flts
Slot #1 Fault#01 < > exit
EXTRA I/O MODULE
Clearing Faults
Display and Clear Faults from a PLC
Series 90 PLC: I/O Fault Table
Series 90 PLC: PLC Fault Tab l e
Series Five or Series Six PLC
Monitoring and Controlling Field Control Data
Overview
Forcing Circuits
Notes
Overriding I/O Circuits
Genius Hand-held Monitor
I00001 *0 B < > frc hex
Forcing/Unforcing the Displayed Reference
Series 90 PLC
Series Six PLC or Series Five PLC
Field Control Data in I/O T able Memory
Field Control Data in Register Memory
Computer
Datagrams
For Additional Information, Also See:
Datagram Types
Read Map
Read Map Reply
Write Map
How a Write Map Datagram Affects I/O Modules in the Station
Report Fault Datagram Format
Fault Byte 1
Fault Byte 2
Fault Byte 3
Fault Bytes 4 and 5
Fault Bytes 6 and 7
Configuration Data
Read Configuration Data
Read Configuration Data Format for Field Control Conventional Modules
Read Configuration Datagram Format for Field Control Intelligent Modules
Read Configuration Reply Data
Write Configuration Data
Write Configuration Data Format for Field Control Conventional Modules
Example:
Write Configuration Datagram Format for Field Control Intelligent Modules
When using the Write Con fi g ur a tion datagram to configur e Group Moves, the datagram form at is:
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Bus Interface Unit Configuration Data Format
For the Bus Interface Unit, the slot number is 0. The length varies.
Discrete Input Modules Configuration Data Format
Specify the actual slot number and a length of 13.
module's data. Specify only one address, typically in the discrete input (I) table. Set the other
Discrete Output Modules Configuration Data Format
Specify the actual slot number and a length of 30.
module's data. Specify only one address, typically in the discrete output (Q) table. Set the other
(Byte #) Byte Descripti on (Byte #) Byte Description
Discrete Combination Input/Output Modules Configuration Data Format
Specify the actual slot number and a length of 20.
Entering the Reference Addresses
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Conventional Analog Input Modules Configuration Data Format
Specify the actual slot number and a length of 126.
module's data. Specify only one address, typically in the analog input (AI) table. Set the other
Bytes 14 - 125: Channel Configuration
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Conventional Analog Output Modules Configuration Data Format
Specify the actual slot number and a length of 62.
module's data. Specify only one address, typically in the analog output (AQ) table. Set the other
Bytes 14 - 61: Channel Configuration
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Intelligent Modules Con figuration Data Format
Configuration Data for Intelligent Modules, B ytes 0 to 13
Additional Configuration Data for a 16 Point Grouped Analog Input Module (ALG240)
Additional Configuration Data for an 8 Point Grouped Analog Voltage Input Module (ALG281)
Additional Configuration Data for a 16 Point Grouped Analog Voltage Input Module (ALG282)
Additional Configuration Data for an RTD Input Module
Additional Configuration Data for a Thermocouple Input Module
Additional Configuration Data for a Current Source Analog Output Module
Additional Configuration Data for an Analog Voltage Output Module
Additional Configuration Data for a Micro Field Processor Module
Group Data Move Configuration Data Format
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Group Move 1
Set Bus Interface Unit Operating Mode
Bytes 0 and 1 (Must Match)
Set Micro Field Processor Operating Mode
Intelligent Analog Module Recalibration Datagram
Message Content for Calibrating Low End of Channel
Message Content for Calibrating High End of Channel
Field Recalibration
Message Content for Storing New Calibration to Field Area
Message Content for Reverting to Factory Calibration
Message Content for Putting Module in Warmup Mode
Read I/O Forces
Read I/O Forces Reply
Read Slot Diagnostics
Read Slot Diagnostics Reply
Board Status (Byte 1)
Board ID (Byte 2)
Bytes 3 - 18 (Slot Diagnostics Data)
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How Scaling Works
Scaling Values for 1mV or 1A Engineering Units: BIU Version 1.3
Analog Current Input Module
Analog Current Output Module
Analog Current Source Output Module (IC670ALG320) in Voltage Mode
Horner Analog Voltage Input Module (HE670ADC810)
Scaling Values for 1mV or 1A Engineering Units: BIU
Version 2.0 or Later
Analog Current Input Module
Analog Current Output Module
Analog Current Source Output Module (IC670ALG320) in Voltage Mode
Measuring Scaling Values
Finding the Digital Value with the Module Online to the Process
Finding the Digital Value without the Module Online
Example of Scaling an Analog Input
Installing Additional Suppression
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Suppression at the Power Lines
B Suppression for Devices in an Enclosure
Suppression at the Communications Line
The Genius Serial Bus
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Wiring Guidelines
Electrical Interface
Genius Transceiver Electrical Specification
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Selecting a Cable Type
Cable # & Make NEC
(USA) Type
Outer Diameter
Terminating
Serial Bus Waveforms
Using Other Cable Types
Prefabricated Cables
Effect of Long Cables, Repeaters, or Unspecified Cable Types On Maximum Length Bus
Attenuation
Distortion
Propagation Delay
Serial Data Format
Bus Access
Bus Length
Bus Length and Baud Rate for Busses with Phase A Devices
Baud Rate Selection
Bus Ambient Electrical Information
Lightning Transient Suppression
Configuration Examples
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Example 1: Discrete Data, Network Processing
Example 2: Discrete and Analog Data, Network Processing
Example 3: Discrete and Analog Data, Network and Local Processing
Example 4: Discrete and Analog Data, Network and Local Processing and Group Data Moves
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Example 5: Group Move
Index
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