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Diagnostic Tools Available for Troubleshooting

There are several tools to assist you in diagnosing problems with the Series 90 Ethernet Interface and the network.

Use the Ethernet Interface LEDs to troubleshoot a problem on power-up of the Ethernet Interface and for an immediate visual summary of the operational state of the Interface.

Use the Series 90 PLC Fault Table to troubleshoot a problem once the Interface is running. It provides a record of exceptions logged by the PLC, the Ethernet Interface, and other Series 90 modules. The PLC Fault Table may be accessed through the PLC programming software. Look in the PLC Fault Table for a logged fault, then refer to the PLC Fault Table section in this chapter for instructions on what action to take.

Use the Status Data to troubleshoot ladder programs containing COMMREQ functions that initiate communications. The status data consists primarily of the Status bits and the Communications Status words.

For Ethernet Global Data operation, Exchange Status words can be used to troubleshoot exchange operations. Refer to the chapter: “Ethernet Global Data” for more information.

Use the Station Manager software to troubleshoot a problem with the Ethernet Interface, with the network, with PLC backplane communication, or with your application. The LOG, TALLY, EXS, CHANNEL and STAT Station Manager commands are especially useful.

The LOG command provides a complete record of exceptions occurring with the network and Interface.

The TALLY command provides statistics about operation and performance of the network and Interface.

The EXS command provides information about COMMREQs.

The CHANNEL command displays detailed information about a specified SRTP communication channel.

The STAT command provides the current status on the operation of the Interface.

Refer to GFK-1186,TCP/IP Ethernet Communications for the Series 90 PLC Station

Manager Manual, for information on how to access and use the Station Manager software.

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TCP/IP Ethernet Communications for the Series 90™ PLC User's Manual– May 2002

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GE GFK-1541B manual Diagnostic Tools Available for Troubleshooting

Contents

GE Fanuc Automation As Used in this Publication Contents Contents GFK-1541B Contents Introduction Ethernet Communications System Ethernet Interface Capabilities of the Ethernet Interface Port Descriptions Ethernet Interface Ports Ethernet Media 90-30 CPU374 PC Software Loader Station Manager Software GFK-1541B Installation CMM321 versions EF or earlier do not have a 10Base T port Installing an IC693CMM321 Ethernet Interface Module LEDs Restart PushbuttonIndication Function GFK-1541B Ports on the CMM321 RS-232, RJ-11 Port Station Manager Port CMM321 Labels Default Station Address LabelEthernet Ports 10Base-T Port Equipment Required to Perform the Installation Procedures Installing the CMM321 in the PLC CMM321 Installation CMM321 Configuration Press Ethernet F2 CMM321 Configuration Parameters Ethernet Parameters Station Manager PortParameters Configuring Full-Duplex Operation LED Problems During Power-up Approx Seconds States of the Series 90-30 CMM321 Ethernet Interface Waiting for IP Determining If an IP Address Has Already Been Used Pinging TCP/IP Ethernet Interfaces on the Network CPU364 IC693CPU364 Series 90-30 CPU Module with Ethernet Interface Ethernet Restart Pushbutton GFK-1541B 10Base-T, RJ-45 Port Ports on the CPU364 RS-232, RJ-11 Port Station Manager Port Replaceable Surface Mount Fuse CPU364 Labels Default Station Address Label CPU364 Installation Installing the CPU364 in the PLC CPU364 Configuration CPU364 Configuration Parameters Ethernet Parameters GFK-1541B Serial Port Parameters Ethernet Interface Online Verifying Proper Power-Up of the CPU364 Ethernet Interface ∗/ Software Pinging TCP/IP Ethernet Interfaces on the Network CPU374 IC693CPU374 Series 90-30 CPU Module with Ethernet Interface Ports on the CPU374 RS-232, RJ-11 Port Station Manager Port CPU374 Labels Default Station Address Label CPU374 Installation Installing the CPU374 in the PLC CPU374 Configuration CPU374 Configuration Parameters Ethernet Parameters Serial Port Parameters Advanced User Parameters Verifying Proper Power-Up of the CPU374 Ethernet Interface Pass? EOK OFF Pinging TCP/IP Ethernet Interfaces on the Network IC697CMM742 Ethernet Interface Installing the IC697CMM742 Ethernet Interface Ethernet Restart Pushbutton Service Option Connector Ports on the CMM742RS-485, D-Type Port Software Loader Port Disable Onboard 10Base2 Port Jumper CMM742 Labels Default Station Address Label10BaseT Port AUI Port Installing the CMM742 in the PLC CMM742 Installation CMM742 Configuration Press ethnet F2 CMM742 Configuration Parameters Ethernet Parameters Serial Port Parameters Verifying Proper Power-Up of the CMM742 approx.10-20 seconds States of the Series 90-70 CMM742 TCP/IP Ethernet Interface LED Pattern Where Stopped Possible Cause Corrective Actions Pinging TCP/IP Ethernet Interfaces on the Network Programming Srtp Channel Commands Communications Request Structure of the Communications RequestElements of the Communications Request Srtp Channel Commands Commreq Command BlockAdvantages of Channel Commands Commreq Function Block Status Data Domain of a TCP connection Domain of a channel Operation of the Communications Request Comm REQ Sysid Task Commreq Function Block and Command Block Reserved 0AH Type Value Description Decimal Hex Establishing a Channel Channel CommandsAborting and Re-tasking a Channel Retrieving Detailed Status on the Channel Establish Read Channel Example 1 Command Block-Basic Example Value Meaning Type Value Decimal Description GFK-1541B Programming Channel Commands GFK-1541B Example 2 Command Block-Example using a Network Address Name GFK-1541B Establish Write Channel Value Meaning GFK-1541B Programming Channel Commands GFK-1541B Remote PLC Starting address at which to store data %R100 GFK-1541B Send Information Report Example1 Command Block-Basic Example Value Meaning GFK-1541B Programming Channel Commands Word 24387 5F43 Remote Host Network Address name, char 3-4 C GFK-1541B Programming Channel Commands Abort Channel Example Command Block Retrieve Detailed Channel Status GFK-1541B Types of Status Data Status Data FT Output of the Commreq Function Block Description of the Status Data Status Bits Brief Description LAN Interface Status LIS Bits GFK-1541B Each Srtp channel has a dedicated pair of bits as follows Communications Status Words Format of the Commreq Status Word CRS WordFormat of the Detailed Channel Status Words DCS Words Error Status Major Error Description Major Error Codes Error Status Service Request Error Description Minor Error Codes Srtp Error Description Minor Error Codes for Major Error Codes 5H and 85H Error codes specific to Series 90-30 CPU374 Error Status Application Interface Error Description Minor Error Codes for Major Error Code 90H at Client PLC Response to session request did not arrive in proper order Controlling Communications in the Ladder Program Essential Elements of the Ladder ProgramCommreq Example GFK-1541B Troubleshooting Your Ladder Program Commreq Status Word is Zero 0 and FT Output is OFF Commreq Status Word is Not OneMonitoring the Communications Channel Monitoring the Channel Error Bit Backplane Communications with PLC Fault Lost RequestMonitoring the Data Transfer Bit Use Channel Re-Tasking To Avoid Using Up TCP Connections How To Re-Task a ChannelManaging Channels and TCP Connections Programming Modbus/TCP Channel Commands Communications Request Modbus/TCP Channel Commands Domain of a TCP connection Domain of a channel Cimplicity ME Commreq Command Block Type Value Description Decimal Hex Open a Modbus/TCP Client Connection Modbus TCP Channel Commands Dec Hex Command 3000 Example Close a Modbus/TCP Client Connection Command 3001 Example Read Data from a Modbus/TCP Device Command 3003 Example Value Type Decimal Description Command 3003, Example Command 3003, Example 3 Read Exception Status Write Data to a Modbus/TCP Device Command 3004, Example 1 Set Single Register Command 3004, Example 2 Force Single Coil Command 3004, Example 3 Set Multiple Registers Status Data LAN OK Status Bits Brief Description Each Modbus channel has a dedicated status bit 8BH Minor Error Codes for Major Error Codes 90H Client API Error Busy Error Description Controlling Communications in the Ladder Program Commreq Example GFK-1541B GFK-1541B Programming Modbus/TCP Channel Commands GFK-1541B GFK-1541B Programming Modbus/TCP Channel Commands GFK-1541B Commreq Status Word is Zero 0 and FT Output is OFF Troubleshooting a Ladder Program Monitoring the Channel Open Bit Sequencing Communications Requests Ethernet Global Data Configuring the Exchange Overview of EGDExchange Configuring the Producer ID ProducerConsumer PLC Producing EGD Via LAN PLC Consuming EGD Asynchronous Operation of EGD Effect of PLC Modes and Actions on EGD Operations PLC Mode or Action Maximum Number of Exchanges Exchange Limitations and RecommendationsMaximum Data Size of an Exchange Number of Variables Allowable Data Types in Exchanges Update Timeout PeriodProducer and Consumer Period Ranges Effect of Enabling User Interrupts Timing Considerations for the Series 90-30 CPU374 General PLC Timing Considerations when using EGD Naming Conventions Example Naming Conventions Record Your EGD System Information Before You Configure EGD Exchanges Record Your Produced Exchange Information Recording Exchange Information Configuring EGD Exchange DefinitionsProduced Data Exchange Definition Status Word Reply Rate Group ID Consumed Data Exchange Definition Time Stamp Configuring Ethernet Global Data Produced Exchange Information Example =Producer =Consumer Use your own IP addresses here Variable List for Consumed Exchanges Example Variable List for Produced Exchanges Example Type Value Description Producer Decimal Consumer Valid PLC Memory Types Used with EGD Configuring the Ethernet Interface Adapter Name Setting Aliases for Remote Network AdaptersAdapter Names, Aliases, and Groups Group ID IP Address Group Usage Exchange Status Word Sntp error Exchange Status Word Error Codes Simple Network Time Protocol Sntp Configuring an Ethernet Interface for SntpTimestamping EGD Exchanges Normal Sntp Operation Multiple Sntp Servers Loss or Absence of Sntp Timing Signals Network Administration Support IP Addressing IP Address Format for Network Classes A, B, CRange of first integer Class Multicast IP Addresses IP Addresses Reserved for Private Networks Networks Connected by a Gateway Gateways Subnet Addressing and Subnet Masks Subnets and Multiple Gateways Gateway Example Network Divided into Two Subnets Example Configuring Multiple Gateways Configuring Multiple Gateways IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway IP Address Module Configuration for the Ethernet Interface in PLC B Network Address Naming Architecture Default DDP Network Address NameName Assignment DDP Name Assignment Local Name Table Name Assignment Name Resolution Name Usage DDP Name Resolution MAC Addresses Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tools Available for Troubleshooting What to do if you Cannot Solve the Problem PLC Fault Table PLC Fault User Action PLC Fault Table Descriptions PLC Fault Table Descriptions AUP See Advance User Parameters Advanced User Parameters AUP GFK-1541B Extended Netid See Subnet Id Bootp GFK-1541B GFK-1541B Appendix a Glossary GFK-1541B GFK-1541B Appendix a Glossary GFK-1541B IC697CMM742 Series 90-70 Ethernet Interface Type 2, Ports Communications Port Characteristics RS-232, RJ-11 Serial Port Port SettingsPort Pinout Station Manager Serial Port Pinout Station Manager Serial Cable IC693CBL316A Serial Cable IC693CBL316A Connector Pinouts Pin Number Signal Name Description RS-485, 15-Pin, D-Type PortSoftware Loader Port Pinout Cable Assembly IC690ACC901 Part Numbers for GE Fanuc Cables and ConvertersPart Number Description Pin Number Signal Description 10Base-T Port10Base T Port Pinouts Connection to a 10Base T Network 10Base-T/100Base Tx Port 10Base-T/100Base Tx Port Pinouts Direct Connection to the CPU374 Ethernet Interface Connection to a 10Base-T / 100Base Tx Network 10Base2 Port Pinouts 10Base2 Port Other Network Devices 10Base2 Cable Ethernet Aaui Port Pinouts Aaui Port Aaui Transceiver Information GE Fanuc TransceiversGE Fanuc Catalog Network Connection Comments Number Power Requirement LED Indicator LightsIC649AEA102 Ethernet 10Base-T Transceiver IC649AEA102 Transceiver Connection IC649AEA103 Ethernet 10Base2 Transceiver LED Indicator Light IC649AEA103 Transceiver Connection Pinouts of the AUI Port AUI Port 10Base2 Transceiver Description AUI Transceiver Cable Connection PC Software Loader Updating Firmware Under Windows To install the new firmware, perform the following steps Restarting an Interrupted Firmware Upgrade Updating Firmware Under DOS and Windows Sending Attach try # Boot Mode Active Ethernet Interface Installation and Configuration Using the IC697CMM742 with PLC CPU Versions 4.12 GFK-1541B TCP/IP Chsosw ipaddress a.b.c.d = None Startup Ethernet Interface Operational RestrictionsStation Manager Software Loader Bits Bit words AI1 257 16641 AQ1 16897 29185 61825 GFK-1541B Index Index Ports, Ethernet Powering-up SQE