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EtherNet/IP to Gareco Protocol for Hi-Speed Checkweigher

5201/5202-DFNT-GRCM(4)

Product Description

The ProLinx EtherNet/IP to Gareco Protocol for Hi-Speed Checkweigher Gateways create a powerful connection between devices on an EtherNet/IP network and GARVEN high speed checkweighers. The module provides a single Ethernet port and up to four configurable serial ports.

The Ethernet/IP (DFNT) protocol driver supports the Explicit Messaging implementation of the protocol. User-configurable as both a Client and a Server, the EtherNet/IP port is a very powerful data transfer tool.

Product Applications

The EtherNet/IP protocol is one of the primary connectivity tools to the different Rockwell Automation platforms. The Explicit Messaging aspect of the protocol (only) has been implemented in the ProLinx units to provide the data transfer link between the ProLinx units and the Rockwell Automation hardware. (Implicit Messaging (I/O communications) is not supported). The GRCM driver permits the module to interface Garven Checkweighers using Remote Control Instruction to the many protocols and networks available. The driver supports one to four ports that provide accessibility from one to four independent serial networks.

Functional Specifications

Internal Database

The ProLinx module contains an internal database that consists of areas for application data, status information, and configuration information.

The internal database is shared between all ports on the module and is used as a conduit to pass information from a device on one network to one or more devices on another network.

Application Data Area

The data area is used to store and retrieve data by the protocol drivers and for data exchange between protocols. The database is used as a source for write commands to remote devices and holds data collected from the remote devices. Commands defined in the configuration file (stored in the configuration data area) control how the data is to be handled in the database.

Status Data Area

This area is used to store error codes, counters, and port status information for each port.

Configuration File

This file contains module configuration information such as port configuration, network information, and command configuration. This configuration file is downloaded to, or uploaded from, the module.

EtherNet/IP Protocol Specifications

The EtherNet/IP protocol is one of the primary connectivity tools to the different Rockwell Automation platforms. The Explicit Messaging aspect of the protocol (only) has been implemented in the ProLinx units to provide the data transfer link between the ProLinx units and the Rockwell Automation hardware. (Implicit Messaging (I/O communications) is not supported)

General Protocol Information

Messaging

PCCC on CIP
Explicit Messaging supported

Compatibility

Compatible devices include a wide assortment of other client/server devices such as:
- PLC5/E Rev. C/N, D/E, E/D or later
- SLC5/05 Series A, OS503 frn4 or later
- ControlLogix processor via 1756-ENET
- 1785-ENET Series A, Rev. D
- Interchange (release dependent)
- RSLinx Gateway V1.7 or later

Miscellaneous

125 word read and write data lengths
Floating point data supported

EtherNet/IP Server Specifications

When in the Server mode, the module accepts commands from one or more clients to read/write data stored in the module's internal registers.

The following table lists EtherNet/IP Server specifications:

EtherNet/IP Server Specifications

Connections

Five (5) independent TCP server sockets permit remote clients to interact with all data contained in the module.

Data File

Data Table File Start - Fixed at N10
Data Table File Size - 100 or 1000 words

PCCC on CIP

Commands supported

(DF1 commands)

Basic Command Set

0x00 Protected Write
0x01 Unprotected Read
0x02 Protected Bit Write
0x05 Unprotected Bit Write
0x08 Unprotected Write

PLC-5 Command Set (0x0F)

0x00 WordRange Write (Binary Address)
0x01 WordRange Read (Binary Address)
0x00 WordRange Write (ASCII Address)
0x01 WordRange Read (ASCII Address)

SLC Command Set (0x0F)

0xA1 Prot Typed Read w/ 2 addr fields
0xA2 Prot Typed Read w/ 3 addr fields
0xA9 Prot Typed Write w/ 2 addr fields
0xAA Prot Typed Write w/ 3 addr fields

CIP Services Supported

0x4C CIP Data Table Read
0x4D CIP Data Table Write

EtherNet/IP Client Specifications

When configured in Client mode, the module controls the read/write data transfer between the gateway and other Ethernet/IP devices. When configured in this mode, data transfer can be initiated and executed without any ladder programming being required in the Rockwell Automation hardware.

The following table provides Ethernet/IP Client specifications:

EtherNet/IP Client Specifications

General

One client

Command List

Support for 100 commands, each configurable for command, IP address, register to/from addressing and word/bit count

Polling of command list

User configurable polling of commands, including disabled, continuous and on change of data (write only)

PCCC on CIP

Commands Supported

(DF1 Commands)

Basic Command Set

0x00 Protected Write
0x01 Unprotected Read
0x02 Protected Bit Write
0x05 Unprotected Bit Write
0x08 Unprotected Write

PLC-5 Command Set (0x0F)

0x00 WordRange Write (Binary Address)
0x01 WordRange Read (Binary Address)
0x26 Read-Modify-Write (Binary Address)
0x00 WordRange Write (ASCII Address)
0x01 WordRange Read (ASCII Address)
0x26 Read-Modify-Write (ASCII Address)

SLC Command Set (0x0F)

0xA1 Prot Typed Read w/ 2 addr fields
0xA2 Prot Typed Read w/ 3 addr fields
0xA9 Prot Typed Write w/ 2 addr fields
0xAA Prot Typed Write w/ 3 addr fields
0xAB Prot Typed Write w/ Mask 3 addr fields

Status Data

Error codes available on an individual command basis.

EtherNet/IP (Explicit Messaging) Compatible Devices

List of Rockwell Automation material that support EPIC:

  • PLC5/E rev C/N, D/E, E/D
  • SLC5/05 series A, OS503 frn4
  • 1785-ENET Series A, rev D
  • Interchange V6.2
  • MicroLogix 1100/1400/ANY via 1761-NET-ENI
  • CompactLogix 1768-L43/L45 via 1768-ENBT
  • CompactLogix 1769-L32E/L35E/ANY via 1761-NET-ENI
  • RSLinx Gateway V1.7+
  • ControlLogix 1756-ENET/ENBT/EN2T

The GRCM driver permits the module to interface Garven Checkweighers using Remote Control Instruction to the many protocols and networks available. The driver supports one to four ports that provide accessibility from one to four independent serial networks.

The module can operate in two different modes with each port acting independently. The configuration of each port's driver determines its mode.

A port on the module configured to function in receive mode is set up to receive multiple response data from a command to a GRC device.

A port configured in configuration mode can send and receive configuration data from a GRC device according to the command issued.

General Specifications

Ports

One to four ports to receive and/or transmit data

Receive Buffer Size

255 bytes

Receive Termination

Termination character

Receive Database Location

0 to 7000

Communication Configuration

Baud Rate

300 to 115,200

Parity

None, Odd, Even

Data Bits

5 to 8

Stop Bits

1 or 2

RTS On and Off Timing

0 to 65535 milliseconds

Minimum Response Delay

0 to 65535 milliseconds

Hardware Handshaking

RTS/CTS

Hardware Specifications

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Certifications

The ProLinx gateway module has the following certifications:
CE
ATEX Cat 3 Zone 2
cULus Haz Loc Class 1, Div 2


Ordering Information

5201-DFNT-GRCM

EtherNet/IP to Gareco Checkweigher

5202-DFNT-GRCM4

EtherNet/IP to Gareco Checkweigher 4 port

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