Installation Instructions ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board Product Catalog Number Series ControlLogix5550 controller 1756-L1, 1756-L1M1, 1756-L1M2, 1756-L1M3 A ControlLogix5555 controller 1756-L55, 1756-L55M12, 1756-L55M13, 1756-L55M14, 1756-L55M16, 1756-L55M22, 1756-L55M23, 1756-L55M24 A ControlLogix5561 controller 1756-L61 A, B ControlLogix5562 controller 1756-L62 A, B ControlLogix5563 controller 1756-L63 A, B ControlLogix5550 memory board 1756-M1, 1756-M2, 1756-M3 A Control
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board Important User Information Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (Publication SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http://www.ab.com/manuals/gi) describes some important differences between solid state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 3 Table of Contents Replace a Suspected Failed Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Avoid These Common Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Make Sure that You Have All the Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Make Sure You Have the Correct Memory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Determine Which Firmware Revisions to Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Prepare the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board Replace a Suspected Failed Controller 1. Cycle the power to the chassis. 2. Make sure the OK LED is solid red. If the OK LED is not solid red, the controller does not require replacement. 3. Match the catalog numbers of the controllers and memory boards. ControlLogix CAT. NO./SERIES Catalog number of the memory board, if one is installed 1756-M… ControlLogix CAT. NO./SERIES Catalog number of the controller 1756-L… 4. Install the battery.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 5 20880 5. Insert the key and turn it to the PROG position. 6. Insert the controller into the chassis. 7. Use ControlFlash software to update the firmware of the controller. 8. Download the RSLogix 5000 project to the controller.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board ATTENTION Preventing Electrostatic Discharge This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which can cause internal damage and affect normal operation. Follow these guidelines when you handle this equipment: • Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static. • Wear an approved grounding wriststrap. • Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards. • Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 7 Avoid These Common Errors If you have this controller: Make sure that you: all Update the firmware of the controller to the revision that is compatible with your RSLogix 5000 software. Controllers ship with firmware that lets you only update them. ControlLogix5550 Make sure you use the correct memory board (one per controller). See page 10.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board Make Sure that You Have All the Components These components ship with the controller: Component: Description: Series A controllers: 1756-BA1 battery Series B controllers: 1756-BA2 battery key You may also use these components with the controller: If you want to: And you have this controller: connect a device to the serial port of the controller (e.g.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 9 If you want to: And you have this controller: Then use this component: add nonvolatile memory ControlLogix5550 NOT available for this controller ControlLogix5555 memory board For the correct memory board, see page 10.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board Make Sure You Have the Correct Memory Board If you have this controller: And you want: ControlLogix5550 ControlLogix5555 Use one of these memory boards: 1756-M1, 1756-M2, 1756-M3 NO nonvolatile memory 1756-M12, 1756-M13, 1756-M14, 1756-M16 nonvolatile memory 1756-M22, 1756-M23, 1756-M24 ControlLogix5561 Do not install a memory board. ControlLogix5562 Do not install a memory board. ControlLogix5563 Do not install a memory board.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 11 Use the following table to determine which firmware revisions to use with your controller and memory board combination: For this controller and memory board: And this series: And: Use this revision OR later: 1756-L1 any 1756-L1M1 any 1756-L1M2 any 1756-L1M3 any 1756-L55M12 10.x or later 1756-L55M13 6.x or later 1756-L55M14 6.x or later 1756-L55M16 6.x or later 1756-L55M22 10.x or later 1756-L55M23 8.x or later 1756-L55M24 8.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board Prepare the Chassis Before you install a controller, do these preliminary steps: ✓ Install a ControlLogix chassis. ✓ Install a ControlLogix power supply. Remove the Controller from the Chassis, If Required You can install or remove a controller while chassis power is on and the system is operating. If you remove the controller, all the devices owned by the controller go to their configured fault state.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 13 Install a Memory Board on a ControlLogix5550 or ControlLogix5555 Controller ATTENTION Before you install or replace the memory board, disconnect the battery from the controller. Otherwise, you may damage the memory board.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board Remove the Side Plate of the Controller 1. Lay the controller on its side with the label facing up. 2. While wearing a grounding wriststrap, remove the two screws that attach the side plate to the controller. 3. Rotate the side plate up and unhook it from the controller.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 15 Remove the Existing Memory Board (If Any) memory board 42527 1. Does the controller already have a memory board? If: Then: No Go to “Install the Memory Board” on page 17. Yes Go to step 2.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 2. Pull the plastic back edge of the controller out slightly to clear the tabs on the memory board. tab tab 42526 3. Gently separate and remove the memory board from the controller.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 17 Install the Memory Board 1. Place the memory board over the connector and slide the memory board into the controller. memory board tab tab slot slot 40018 2. Pull the plastic back edge of the controller out slightly to clear the tabs of the memory board. 3. Line up the connectors. 4. Place your hands on the boards over the connectors and gently squeeze them together. 5.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board Replace the Side Plate side plate 40019 1. Line up the hinge tabs on the side plate with the slots in the plastic housing of the controller. 2. Gently press the side plate against the controller. 3. Replace the screws. Attach Labels To identify which memory board is installed, place the memory board label on the side of the controller.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 19 Install a 1784-CF64 Industrial CompactFlash Card in a ControlLogix5561, ControlLogix5562, ControlLogix5563 Controller A 1784-CF64 Industrial CompactFlash card provides nonvolatile memory for a ControlLogix5561, ControlLogix5562, ControlLogix5563 controller. Install a CompactFlash Card in a Series A Controller 2. Raise the locking clip all the way up. 1. Lay the controller on its side with the front facing to the left. 3.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board Install a CompactFlash Card in a Series B Controller WARNING ATTENTION When you insert or remove the CompactFlash card an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding. If you are NOT sure of the contents of the CompactFlash card, before you install the card turn the keyswitch of the controller to the PROG position.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 21 Remove a CompactFlash Card from a Series B Controller WARNING When you insert or remove the CompactFlash card an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding. 1. If the OK LED is flashing green, wait until it turns solid green. 2. Open the door of the controller. 3. Push and hold the CompactFlash latch to the left. 4.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board Connect a Battery WARNING When you connect or disconnect the battery an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding. For Safety information on the handling of lithium batteries, including handling and disposal of leaking batteries, see Guidelines for Handling Lithium Batteries, publication AG 5-4.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 23 Install a Battery in a Series A Controller ATTENTION For a series A controller, connect only a 1756-BA1 battery or a 1756-BATM battery module. Other batteries may damage the controller. 1. Insert and connect the battery as shown. top no connection middle black lead (-) bottom red lead (+) DATE 2. Write on the battery label the date you install the battery. 3. Attach the label to the inside of the controller door.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board Install a Battery in a Series B Controller For a series B controller, connect only a 1756-BA2 battery. Other batteries may damage the controller. ATTENTION 1. Insert the battery with the arrow pointing up as shown. COMPACT FLASH 1-DCD 2-RXD 3-TXD 4-DTR 5-GND DSR-6 RTS-7 CTS-8 N/C-9 RS232 1 To Insert 1 2 To Eject 1+2 1 2. Connect the battery. 2 UP BATTERY DATE + red 1 - black 2 BATTERY PORT DATE 3.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 25 Install the Controller into the Chassis When you install a ControlLogix controller, you can: • place the controller in any slot • use multiple controllers in the same chassis You can install or remove a ControlLogix controller while chassis power is on and the system is operating. WARNING When you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board Check the BAT LED 1. Turn on the chassis power. BAT LED 42525 2. Is the BAT LED off? If: Then: Yes Go to “Determine Which Firmware Revisions to Use” on page 10. No Go to step 3. 3. Check that the battery or battery module is correctly connected to the controller. 4. If the BAT LED remains on, install another battery. 5. If the BAT LED remains on after you complete step 4, contact your Rockwell Automation representative or local distributor.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 27 Check the OK LED OK LED 42525 1. What color is the OK LED? If: Then: Actions: solid green The controller is OK and its firmware has been updated. No further actions are required. However, the revision of firmware must be compatible with your revision of RSLogix 5000 software. flashing red The controller is OK but it requires a firmware update. Go to “Determine Which Firmware Revisions to Use” on page 10.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 3. Did you replace a memory board with a memory board that has a different catalog number? For example, did you replace a 1756-M13 memory board with a 1756-M23 memory board? If: Then: No The controller is not operational. Contact your Rockwell Automation representative or local distributor. Yes Go to step 4. 4. Re-install the previous memory board. 5.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 29 Update the Controller RSLogix 5000 software, revision 10.0 or later, lets you update the firmware of a controller as part of the download sequence. To update the controller, download your project and follow the prompts of the software. TIP 1. Connect the controller or chassis to the same network as your workstation. 2. Start ControlFLASH software. 3. Choose Next >. 4. Select the catalog number of the controller and choose Next >. 5.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 6. Select the controller and choose OK. 42900 7. Select the revision level to which you want to update the controller and choose Next >. IMPORTANT If the Revision list is empty, download a new upgrade kit. Some older upgrade kits do not work with new controllers. 8. To start the update of the controller, choose Finish and then Yes. After the controller is updated, the status box displays Update complete. 9. Choose OK. 10.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 31 Connect a Serial Cable WARNING If you connect or disconnect the serial cable with power applied to this module or the serial device on the other end of the cable, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. Make sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding. Use the serial port for RS-232 communication.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board To connect a workstation to the serial port, use one of these cables: • 1756-CP3 serial cable • 1747-CP3 cable from the SLC product family (If you use this cable, the controller door may not close.) workstation end controller end 42576 If you make your own serial cable: • Limit the length to 15.2m (50 ft).
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 33 Interpret Controller LEDs RUN Indicator Color Description Recommended Action off The controller is in Program or Test mode. solid green The controller is in Run mode. See “Choose the Operating Mode of the Controller” on page 39. I/O Indicator Color Description off Either: Recommended Action • There are no devices in the I/O configuration of the controller. • Add the required devices to the I/O configuration of the controller.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board FORCE Indicator Color Description Recommended Action off • No tags contain I/O force values. • I/O forces are inactive (disabled). None solid amber • I/O forces are active (enabled). • I/O force values may or may not exist. USE CAUTION if you install (add) a force. If you install (add) a force, it IMMEDIATELY takes effect. flashing amber One or more input or output addresses have been forced to an On or Off state, but the forces have not been enabled.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 35 BAT Indicator Color Description off The battery supports memory. solid green If the controller is: Then: series A The controller does NOT show this indication. None series B During power-down, the controller is saving the project to its internal nonvolatile memory. If the BAT LED is solid red before you turn off the power, the BAT LED remains solid red even during the save.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board OK Indicator Color Description Recommended Action off No power is applied. When ready, turn on power to the controller. flashing red If the controller is: Then: a new controller (just out of the box) The controller requires a firmware update. See “Update the Controller” on page 29. NOT a new controller (previously in operation) Major fault occurred. See “Clear a Major Fault” on page 37.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 37 Clear a Major Fault 1. Go online with RSLogix 5000 software and get the fault code. 2. Determine what to do next: Fault Type Fault Code Action 1 60 A. Clear the fault. B. Download the project to the controller. C. Return the controller to the run/remote run mode. If the problem persists: A. Before you cycle power to the controller, record the state of the OK and RS232 LEDs. B. Contact Rockwell Automation support. See the back of this publication. 1 61 A.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board Clear a Non-Recoverable Fault 1. Cycle power to the chassis. 2. Determine what to do next: If the OK LED is: Then: solid green A. Download the project to the controller. B. Return the controller to the run/remote run mode. flashing red A. Go online with RSLogix 5000 software and clear the major fault. B. Download the project to the controller. C. Return the controller to the run/remote run mode.
B Yes No Do you want to prevent RSLogix 5000 software from: • changing the mode • downloading a project • performing online edits Do you want to prevent RSLogix 5000 software from changing the mode? B This includes Message (MSG) instructions. A Outputs revert to their configured state for Program mode. No Do you want the logic to control the output devices? Yes Do you want to execute the logic in the controller? No Yes Yes No Yes No 1. Turn the keyswitch to REM. 2.
Publication 1756-IN101J-EN-P - November 2004 1M bytes 2M bytes 750K bytes 1.5M bytes 3.5M bytes 7.5M bytes (≤ 3.5M of data) 1756-L1M3 1756-L55M12 1756-L55M13 1756-L55M14 1756-L55M16 (2) 208K bytes 208K bytes 208K bytes 208K bytes 150K bytes 150K bytes 150K bytes (2) No No No No No No No No Nonvolatile Memory 1.48A 1.25A 1.23A 1.23A 1.20A 1.05A 0.95A 0.65A @ 5.1V dc 0.014A 0.014A 0.014A 0.014A 0.02A 0.02A 0.02A 0.02A @ 24V dc Backplane Current 6.3W 5.7W 5.
3.5M bytes 2M bytes 4M bytes 8M bytes 2M bytes 4M bytes 8M bytes 1756-L55M24 1756-L61/A 1756-L62/A 1756-L63/A 1756-L61/B 1756-L62/B 1756-L63/B (3) (2) 478K bytes 478K bytes 478K bytes 478K bytes 478K bytes 478K bytes 208K bytes 208K bytes 208K bytes I/O (2) Yes(3) Yes(3) Yes Yes Yes Nonvolatile Memory 1.20A 1.20A 1.25A 1.23A 1.23A @ 5.1V dc 14mA 14mA 0.014A 0.014A 0.014A @ 24V dc Backplane Current 3.5W 3.5W 5.7W 5.6W 5.6W Power Dissipation 11.9 BTU/hr 11.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board The following specifications apply to all ControlLogix controllers: Description: Value: Operating Temperature IEC 60068-2-1 (Test Ad, Operating Cold), IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Bd, Operating Dry Heat), IEC 60068-2-14 (Test Nb, Operating Thermal Shock): • 0° … 60° C (32 … 140° F) Storage Temperature IEC 60068-2-1 (Test Ab, Un-packaged Non-operating Cold), IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Bb, Un-packaged Non-operating Dry Heat), IEC 60068-2-14 (Test Na, Un-packaged Non-operating
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 43 Description: Value: Enclosure Type Rating none (open-style) Isolation Voltage 30V Series A controllers: Tested to withstand 500V ac for 60 seconds Series B controllers: Tested to withstand 720V dc for 60 seconds Wiring Category(1) category 3 on communications ports Programming Cable 1756-CP3 or 1747-CP3 serial cable Replacement Battery For this component: Use this battery: 1756-L1, 1756-L1M1, 1756-L1M2, 1756-L1M3 1756-BA1 (0.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board Specifications - 1784-CF64 Industrial CompactFlash Card Description Value User Available Memory 64M bytes Nonvolatile Memory Yes Weight 14.2 g (0.5 oz).
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 45 Description Value EFT/B immunity IEC 61000-4-4: • ±4kV at 5kHz on power ports Conducted RF Immunity IEC 61000-4-6: • 10Vrms with 1kHz sine-wave 80%AM from 150kHz … 80MHz Enclosure Type Rating none (open-style) Certifications When marked, the components have the following certifications. See the Product Certification link at www.ab.com for Declarations of Conformity, Certificates, and other certification details.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board Catalog Number Certification Description 1756-L55 UL UL Listed Industrial Control Equipment CSA CSA Certified Process Control Equipment CSA CSA Certified Process Control Equipment for Class I, Division 2 Group A,B,C,D Hazardous Locations CE European Union 89/336/EEC EMC Directive, compliant with: • EN 50082-2; Industrial Immunity • EN 61326; Meas./Control/Lab.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 47 Catalog Number Certification Description 1756-M1, 1756-M2 1756-M3 1756-M12 1756-M13 1756-M14 1756-M16 1756-M22 1756-M23 1756-M24 UR UL Recognized Component Industrial Control Equipment CSA CSA Accepted Component for Process Control Equipment CSA CSA Accepted Component for Process Control Equipment in Class I, Division 2 Group A,B,C,D Hazardous Locations CE European Union 89/336/EEC EMC Directive, compliant with: • EN 50082-2; Industrial Immunity • EN 6
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board Environment and Enclosure Information ATTENTION Environment and Enclosure This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial environment, in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined in IEC publication 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 meters without derating. This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment according to IEC/CISPR Publication 11.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 49 European Hazardous Location Approval European Zone 2 Certification (The following applies when the product bears the EEx Marking) This equipment is intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined by European Union Directive 94/9/EC.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board North American Hazardous Location Approval The following information applies when operating this equipment in hazardous locations: Informations sur l'utilisation de cet équipement en environnements dangereux: Products marked "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" are suitable for use in Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D, Hazardous Locations and nonhazardous locations only.
ControlLogix® Controller and Memory Board 51 This product may contain licensed technology which is the subject of one or more of the following Microsoft Corporation patents: • US Patent No. 5,579,517 • US Patent No. 5,745,902 • US Patent No. 5,758,352 • US Patent No. 6,286,013 • DE Patent No. 618540 • FR Patent No. 615840 • GB Patent No.
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