6201-WA-ASCII to 6201-WA-DFNT ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Setup Guide 9/6/2007
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Contents 6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Contents PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE .............................................................................................................................. 2 Important Installation Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 2 Your Feedback Please ...............................................................................
201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Contents 7.5.6 Time Limit for Bringing Suit ...........................................................................................................45 7.5.7 No Other Warranties .....................................................................................................................46 7.5.8 Intellectual Property ....................................................................................................
Introduction 1 6201-WA-ASCII module ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Introduction In This Chapter ¾ Before You Begin ..................................................................... 7 ¾ Using the Sample ProSoft Configuration Builder Files ............. 8 ¾ About Transmission Casts ..................................................... 10 This manual is intended to guide you through the setup and configuration of your ProLinx Wireless ASCII and DFNT devices.
6201-WA-ASCII module ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway 1.2 Introduction Using the Sample ProSoft Configuration Builder Files The sample application uses one 6201-WA-ASCII module and one 6201-WADFNT module to establish wireless communications between an ASCII Communication Device (Terminal, Scanner, Printer) at a local site and a PLC located at a remote site. The WA-DFNT module is configured as a Client. The following diagram illustrates this application.
Introduction 6201-WA-DFNT ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway The gray boxes to the left of the chart give an explanation of logical events in each of the chart symbols. Legend: (For details refer to Generic ASCII Serial Communications Module Driver Manual. Sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2) START RW[X]=V; Received(PLC Input) Word offset position in the array. V is Value. TW[X]=V; Transmit(PLC Output) Word offset position in the array. V is Value.
6201-WA-DFNT ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway 1.3 Introduction About Transmission Casts The sample uses a UNICAST transmission type. UNICAST means that you set up Produce and Consume Commands that transfer or receive data between two individual modules. For example, a Produce command can specify that this data is only produced to one particular consuming module based on the consuming modules IP address.
Load the Required Software 2 6201-WA-DFNT ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Load the Required Software In This Chapter ¾ Install ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB)............................ 11 ¾ Copy the Sample Application File ..........................................
6201-WA-DFNT ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway 2.2 Load the Required Software Copy the Sample Application File 4 5 6 From the ProLinx Solutions splash screen, click Documentation. Choose Samples → Wireless. Product Copy the PROLINX WIRELESS SAMPLE.PPF file to a location on your PC or LAPTOP. Page 12 of 50 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
Configure the ASCII Module 3 6201-WA-DFNT ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Configure the ASCII Module In This Chapter ¾ Complete the ProSoft Configuration Builder Sections............ 14 ¾ Save and Download the Configuration File to the 6201-WA-ASCII ............................................................................................... 21 Based on the sample application, the remote Server is connected to a 6201-WADFNT configured as a Client.
6201-WA-DFNT ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway 3.1 Configure the ASCII Module Complete the ProSoft Configuration Builder Sections 3.1.1 Radio Ethernet Configuration Double-click the icon. Every ASCII module is set up with the defaults shown in the example. You may have to modify values such as the Radio Default Gateway, the Network Name (SSID), and the Station Name to suit the needs of your network.
Configure the ASCII Module 6201-WA-DFNT ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway 3.1.2 Radio Configuration Expand the Wireless Configuration section and double-click on the icon. The default Signal LED 1 through 4 parameter values are fixed and cannot be modified. If you need to change the values for the remaining parameters in this dialog box, make sure to save your changes before moving on to the next step.
6201-WA-DFNT ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Configure the ASCII Module Transmit Rate This parameter defines the data rate(s) for transmission of directed messages. Possible values are outlined in the following table. Value Definition 1 Fixed 1 Mbit (1) 2 Fixed 2 Mbit (2) 3 Auto fallback high (11, 5.5, 2, 1) 4 Fixed medium rate (5.5) 5 Fixed high rate (11) 6 Auto fallback standard (2, 1) 7 Auto fallback medium (5.
Configure the ASCII Module 6201-WA-DFNT ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway This section is used to synchronize the time using a centralized atomic clock. This feature is only usable if your modules are communicating through an access point such as a RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot. The values in this window should be left with the default values. As you select each parameter, the help window on the screen displays information to help you make your selections.
6201-WA-DFNT ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Configure the ASCII Module Producer Command Narrative for the First Command (line 1): 1 2 3 4 5 6 Send data using Unicast Mode Send the data to IP Address 172.16.10.150. Send 600 registers beginning at DB Register 0. Do not set a Swap Code. Send the data every 100 milliseconds. Use an Exchange ID of 1000.
Configure the ASCII Module 6201-WA-DFNT ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway How it's Done 1 2 icon. Double-click on the Click the Add button. ProSoft Configuration Builder adds a default row. 3 Click the Edit button. The Edit window appears. Define each element of the command by selecting the element, then select or enter the desired values. 4 Click OK when done.
6201-WA-DFNT ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Configure the ASCII Module 3.1.5 Radio PWP Multicast Group List This section does not contain any data for the sample application. The sample application uses UNICAST transmission and therefore there is no need to enter IPs of other devices in this section. The ProLinx PWP Driver Manual describes this section in detail. 3.1.
Configure the ASCII Module 6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway 3.1.7 Common Expand the Common section. Double-click on the icon. This section does not require any editing for the sample application. Refer to the Modbus Plus Driver Manual located on the ProLinx Solutions CD for information on setting up data mapping for your application 3.
6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Configure the ASCII Module 3 Right-click on 6201-WA-ASCII and select Download from PC to Device. 4 Select the appropriate COM port and click the Download button. The download is complete when the OK button becomes active. When the download is completed, click the OK button. Page 22 of 50 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
Configure the DFNT Module 4 6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Configure the DFNT Module In This Chapter ¾ Complete the ProSoft Configuration Builder Sections............ 24 ¾ Save and Download the Configuration File to the 6201-WA-DFNT ............................................................................................... 32 Based on the sample application, the remote Server is connected to a 6201-WADFNT configured as a Client.
6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway 4.1 Configure the DFNT Module Complete the ProSoft Configuration Builder Sections 4.1.1 Radio Ethernet Configuration Double click on the selection. Every EtherNet/IP module is set up with the defaults shown in the example. You may have to modify values such as the Radio Default Gateway, the Network Name (SSID), and the Station Name to suit the needs of your network.
Configure the DFNT Module 6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway 4.1.2 Radio Configuration Expand the Wireless Configuration section and double-click on the icon. The default Signal LED 1 through 4 parameter values are fixed and cannot be modified. If you need to change the values for the remaining parameters in this dialog box, make sure to save your changes before moving on to the next step.
6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Value Definition 6 Auto fallback standard (2, 1) 7 Auto fallback medium (5.5, 2, 1) Configure the DFNT Module Important: For Multicast mode, use transmit rates of 1 or 2 for best results. RTS Threshold 60 to 2347 RTS/CTS handshake threshold byte count. Less than 60 will interfere with control packets.
Configure the DFNT Module 6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway This section is used to synchronize the time using a centralized atomic clock. This feature is only usable if your modules are communicating through an access point such as a RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot. The values in this window should be left with the default values. As you select each parameter, the help window on the screen displays information to help you make your selections.
6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Configure the DFNT Module Producer Command Narrative for the First Command (line 3): Send data using Unicast Mode Send the data to IP Address 172.16.10.160. Send 600 registers beginning at DB Register 1200. Do not set a Swap Code. Send the data every 100 milliseconds. Use an Exchange ID of 1002.
Configure the DFNT Module 6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Both the ASCII and the DFNT have corresponding Produce and Consume commands. The following diagram illustrates the sample application: PWP Exchanges 6201-WA-ASCII (Primary Client) 6201-WA-DFNT (Remote Client) Note: The sample configuration file also shows an additional Produce and Consume command.
6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway 2 Double-click on the Configure the DFNT Module icon. The remaining parameters are set to ensure that the DFNT module can communicate with the PLC. Refer to the DFNT Driver Manual located on the ProLinx solutions CD for detailed information on each of these parameters. 4.1.7 DFNT Client 0 Commands SLC5002 Address Fields Double-click on the icon.
Configure the DFNT Module 6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Line 1 In this command line, the DFNT continuously writes 50 words as fast as possible from the DFNT internal address 0 into the PLC slot 0, IP address 105.102.0.224. Line 2 In this command line, the DFNT continuously reads 50 words as fast as possible from PCL slot location 0, IP address 105.102.0.224 using the function code Prot Typed Read, and stores the data into the DFNT internal address 0. 4.
6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Double-click on the Configure the DFNT Module icon. This section does not require any editing for the sample application. Refer to the DFNT Driver Manual located on the ProLinx Solutions CD for information on setting up data mapping for your application. 4.2 Save and Download the Configuration File to the 6201-WA-DFNT 1 Ensure that your PC or LAPTOP is still connected to the DEBUG port of the 6201-WA-DFNT module.
Configure the DFNT Module 6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway 3 Right-click on 6201-WA-DFCM_slc and select Download from PC to Device. 4 Select the appropriate COM port and click the Download button. The download is complete when the OK button becomes active. When the download is complete, click OK. ProSoft Technology, Inc.
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Verify Data Exchange 5 6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Verify Data Exchange Run Diagnostics Using ProSoft Configuration Builder 1 Move the connector from the Debug Port on the DFNT module and plug it into the Debug Port of the ASCII module. Ensure that power is applied to both modules. 2 Right-click on 6201-WA-ASCII and select Diagnostics. ProSoft Technology, Inc.
6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Verify Data Exchange 3 Select the appropriate Com port 4 5 6 7 Press "?" to display the Diagnostic menu. Press "D" to display the Database menu. Press "3" to show database registers beginning at 3000. Press the "S" key to refresh the database values. The circled values in the example should change each time you press the "S" key indicating that data is being passed between modules.
Default Module Configuration Assignments 6 6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Default Module Configuration Assignments In This Chapter 6.1 ¾ IP Addresses.......................................................................... 37 ¾ WATTCP Parameters ............................................................ 37 IP Addresses IP Address are assigned in ranges to each of the WA modules.
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ProSoft Technology, Inc., Support, Service & Warranty 6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway 7 ProSoft Technology, Inc., Support, Service & Warranty In This Chapter ¾ How to Contact Us: Sales and Support.................................. 40 ¾ Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions 41 ¾ Procedures for Return of Units Under Warranty..................... 41 ¾ Procedures for Return of Units Out of Warranty.....................
6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless ProSoft Technology, Inc., Support, Service & Warranty High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway 7.1 How to Contact Us: Sales and Support All ProSoft Technology Products are backed with full technical support.
ProSoft Technology, Inc., Support, Service & Warranty 6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway 7.2 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions The following RMA Policies and Conditions apply to any returned product. These RMA Policies are subject to change by ProSoft without notice. For warranty information, see Section C below entitled "Limited Warranty".
6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless ProSoft Technology, Inc., Support, Service & Warranty High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway a) If no defect is found, a credit is issued. b) If a defect is found and is determined to be customer generated or if the defect is otherwise not covered by ProSoft's Warranty, or if the module is not repairable, a credit is not issued and payment of the replacement module is due. 7.
ProSoft Technology, Inc., Support, Service & Warranty 6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Purchasing Warranty Extension As detailed below in ProSoft's Warranty, the standard Warranty Period is one year (or in the case of RadioLinx modules, three years) from the date of delivery.
6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless ProSoft Technology, Inc., Support, Service & Warranty High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway C for new Product, provided said warranty will be for the period remaining on the original new equipment warranty or, if the original warranty is no longer in effect, for a period of 90 days from the date of repair. The Warranty Period for RadioLinx accessories (such as antennas, cables, brackets, etc.
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6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless ProSoft Technology, Inc., Support, Service & Warranty High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway 7.5.7 No Other Warranties Unless modified in writing and signed by both parties, this Warranty is understood to be the complete and exclusive agreement between the parties, suspending all oral or written prior agreements and all other communications between the parties relating to the subject matter of this Warranty, including statements made by salesperson.
ProSoft Technology, Inc., Support, Service & Warranty 6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway 7.5.10 Allocation of risks This Warranty allocates the risk of product failure between ProSoft and the Customer. This allocation is recognized by both parties and is reflected in the price of the goods. The Customer acknowledges that it has read this Warranty, understands it, and is bound by its Terms. 7.5.
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Index 6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway L LIMITATION OF REMEDIES** • 45 LIMITED WARRANTY • 43 Line 1 • 31 Line 2 • 31 Load the Required Software • 11 Index A About Transmission Casts • 10 Additional Restrictions Relating To Software And Other Intellectual Property • 46 All Product Returns • 41 Allocation of risks • 47 ASCII Port 0 • 20 B Before You Begin • 7 C Common • 21 CommonNet • 31 Complete the ProSoft Configuration Builder Sections • 14, 24 Configur
6201-WA-ASCII ♦ ProLinx Wireless High Speed Wireless ASCII Generic Serial Gateway Index W WATTCP Parameters • 37 WEP Key Rollover • 16, 26 What Is Covered By This Warranty • 43 What Is Not Covered By This Warranty • 44 Y Your Feedback Please • 3 Page 50 of 50 ProSoft Technology, Inc.
