IntelliCENTER Software User Manual
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.rockwellautomation.com/literature describes some important differences between solid state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices.
Table of Contents IntelliCENTER Software Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 System and Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Minimum Permission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IntelliCENTER Software IntelliCENTER Energy Views. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your Support Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Change of Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IntelliCENTER Software 5 IntelliCENTER Software Introduction The IntelliCENTER® software, together with advanced Allen-Bradley® network components, lets you monitor loads, use data trending information for predictive maintenance, and access electronic documentation.
IntelliCENTER Software The known file extensions that are created/used by IntelliCENTER software are: • • • • • • • • • • • .dwg (Drawing) .txt (Text Document) .wsp (Work Space File) .csv .png (PNG Image) .ldb (temporary database file) .tlb (TLB File) .acd (RSLogix/Studio 5000 Project) .L5X (L5X File) .InstallLog (INSTALLLOG File) .
IntelliCENTER Software 7 ControlNet Network For a ControlNet network, you need the following equipment: • Laptop computer: 1784-PCC ControlNet personal computer interface card and 1784-C1 cable • Desktop computer: 1784-PCIC ControlNet personal computer interface card and 1784-TPR ControlNet tap TIP Consult the ControlNet Coax Media Planning and Installation Guide, publication CNET-IN002, for configuration and installation of the ControlNet cable.
IntelliCENTER Software Install the Software These next sections guide you through installing the IntelliCENTER software. Follow this order for installing the disks. 1. Install the IntelliCENTER Software Program Disk. This disk installs the IntelliCENTER program onto your computer. Follow the steps to install all dependencies for IntelliCENTER software and finally IntelliCENTER software itself. 2. Install the IntelliCENTER Software Data Disk.
IntelliCENTER Software 9 3. (Optional) Install the Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) files disk. This is a complimentary disk that contains only a current snapshot of EDS files that you may find useful. This is not a list of all EDS files, nor is there any guarantee that the EDS files you need are on this disk. If you are looking for an EDS file that was not installed by the IntelliCENTER Software data disk and is not on this disk, then refer to the Rockwell Automation EDS file site http://www.
IntelliCENTER Software New IntelliCENTER Software Installation TIP If the IntelliCENTER software program disk is installed already, skip to Installing IntelliCENTER Software Data Disks. Follow these steps to install the software. 1. Close all programs. 2. Insert the IntelliCENTER software program disk into your CD-ROM drive. If Autorun is enabled on your computer, the installation starts automatically and you can skip steps 3. and 4. 3. From the Start menu, choose Run. 4. Type D:\Setup.
IntelliCENTER Software 11 Installing IntelliCENTER Software Data Disks The information on the data disks includes all user manuals, CAD drawings, spare parts, and two database files. The data disks can be installed on the local hard disk drive or on a server (where more than one user can access it). The Installation Wizard asks for the preferred location.
IntelliCENTER Software Install Additional Data Disks Follow these steps to install data disks other than the initial disk that was installed with the IntelliCENTER software. 1. Insert the IntelliCENTER software data disk into the CD-ROM drive. The Merge Data dialog box appears automatically and the Select New Database box is populated with the path D:\Order\Item\Access\ic.mdb. This is the location of the database on the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
IntelliCENTER Software IMPORTANT 13 If you are merging a replacement or new unit into an existing lineup, make sure the location of the new units is empty in the existing database. If necessary, open the Spreadsheet View and delete or move the unit currently residing where the new unit is to be placed.
IntelliCENTER Software Configure RSLinx Software Drivers During the installation of the IntelliCENTER software program disk, RSLinx® Classic Lite software was installed (unless RSLinx software was installed on the personal computer prior to installation of the IntelliCENTER software). RSLinx Classic software is the communication platform between the IntelliCENTER hardware and software.
IntelliCENTER Software 15 Start the IntelliCENTER Software After the IntelliCENTER software program disk and data disk have been installed and the RSLinx software driver has been configured, the IntelliCENTER software is ready for use. IMPORTANT IntelliCENTER software version 5.00.01 and later does not communicate with PowerFlex 753/755 drives via the 20-COMM-D option card. The 20-COMM-D option card is not a supported option for the PowerFlex 753/755 drives.
IntelliCENTER Software 4. Click RSWho to associate a network with it’s network path. The Select Network Path dialog box appears after clicking RSWho. The RSWho network tree is seen on the left side of the dialog box. 5. Expand the network tree until the network is highlighted, then click OK.
IntelliCENTER Software TIP 17 If the IntelliCENTER MCC lineup has multiple networks included in it, there are multiple RSWho network paths listed. Each network needs to be configured individually the first time they are monitored. 6. Click the Connection Type using the option boxes provided. Intermediate: This type of connection checks all the units as they appear in the computer’s database against what is found in the network.
IntelliCENTER Software Using IntelliCENTER Software for the First Time This section instructs you on setting up RSLinx software for use on Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 operating systems, changing your password, adding new users, and using the toolbar. IMPORTANT When you start the IntelliCENTER software for the first time, a welcome screen appears and asks you to set the administrator’s password. Type the password in the New Password and Confirm Password fields, and then click OK.
IntelliCENTER Software 19 Security The IntelliCENTER software features a secure logon screen that appears when the software is started. The default user name is ‘Administrator’ and the default password is ‘password’ (both are case sensitive). After logging in for the first time, the administrator (the person who installed the software and/or has complete access to all device settings) should change their password, then set up user names and passwords for all other persons using the software.
IntelliCENTER Software Add a New User Follow these steps to add a new user to the IntelliCENTER software. 1. From the Edit menu, choose Preferences. 2. Click the Security tab. IMPORTANT The administrator is the only user with access to the security features of the IntelliCENTER software. 3. In the Security tab, click User Manager so that the User Manager dialog box appears.
IntelliCENTER Software 21 4. From the Edit menu, choose Insert. TIP You can also right-click the file and choose Insert. This starts the Add a New User Wizard. Follow the directions on the dialog box. 5. Click the Access Rights box to specify the level of security needed for the new user.
IntelliCENTER Software The security options available include the following: • Add New Items—Ability to add and delete new users, units, sections, events, manuals, CAD diagrams, and user manuals. • Write to Device—Allows modification to all device parameters, including FLA, and warning levels. • Modify Device Configuration—Modify unit configuration through the IntelliCENTER software. This includes changing input/output descriptions, location of units within the structure, and nameplate information. 6.
IntelliCENTER Software 23 Toolbar The toolbar that appears at the top of the IntelliCENTER software window allows for easy access to IntelliCENTER software features. These are the functions of the icons in the toolbar.
IntelliCENTER Software Real-time Monitoring The IntelliCENTER software uses a polling method that allows real-time monitoring information to be displayed in the various IntelliCENTER software dialog boxes. The monitoring information takes second priority to control commands on the network, thereby ensuring that the IntelliCENTER software polling does not impact the response time for control commands.
IntelliCENTER Software 25 Starting with version 5.00.01, there are two Monitor Views for two sets of devices: • All drives and the SMC™ Flex controller use a newer Monitor View that reuses a common user interface that is used in other Rockwell Automation products. • All other devices use the legacy IntelliCENTER Monitor View. This Monitor View gives you access to the I/O mappings of the device, trending capabilities, and access to parameters.
IntelliCENTER Software The Monitor View lets you access real-time data about each unit, such as amperes, current, and fault information. The toolbar at the top of this view lets you access different views and functionality that are available for the device. The tabs at the bottom let you switch between different ports associated with the device. If multiple network devices are associated with a single MCC unit, then the Monitor View includes tabs (at the top) to toggle between the different devices.
IntelliCENTER Software 27 IntelliCENTER opens the Parameter Window, which lets you view all of the device's parameters. You can configure parameters from here, as well as monitor them in real-time. One useful feature of this view is the Filter Value box.. In the Filter Value box, you can type the parameter you want to view, and IntelliCENTER displays the parameters that match what you typed.
IntelliCENTER Software Change Parameter Values The Value cell appears white and is enabled for those parameters that are editable. To change a parameter value, scroll down the Parameter List view and find the parameter you want to change. Then type the new value into the Value field. IMPORTANT The new value entered must be within the Min Value and Max Value displayed in the corresponding columns. The Min and Max values are specific to the device and the parameter being changed.
IntelliCENTER Software 29 Monitor View - Overloads, PowerMonitors, I/O, and Other The Monitor or Unit View displays real-time data about each unit, such as amperes, time-to-trip, trip cause, ground fault amperes, and I/O status. Each window comes pre-configured to show the parameters typically of greatest interest, but you can customize the parameters to be displayed. Trending graphs and analog dials are featured on the Monitor window, as well as I/O (if applicable), Data, and Parameters.
IntelliCENTER Software View Different Parameters in the Monitor View To view different parameters in the Monitor View, right-click the display (analog dials, trending graphs, data, or parameters), choose Change Parameter Monitored, and then choose the new parameter from the pull-down menu. IMPORTANT Changes do not take effect until you click Apply on the Monitor dialog box. Changing parameters to be displayed in the analog dials or trend graphs affects all other similar devices.
IntelliCENTER Software 31 Change Parameter Values To change the parameter value of those parameters that are editable (for example, changing FLA setting from 1.0…5.0 A), click the text box associated with the Parameter Value to be changed and change it to the desired value by using the Edit Parameter dialog box that appears. IMPORTANT The new value entered must be within the Min Value and Max Value displayed at the bottom of the Edit Parameter dialog box.
IntelliCENTER Software Spreadsheet View To access the Spreadsheet View, from the View menu, choose Spreadsheet or click the Spreadsheet icon. The Spreadsheet View is used for editing data that seldom changes. This includes node number, network, nameplate, and catalog numbers. The data can be sorted. By choosing Show/Hide from the Edit menu, you can select the specific information to be displayed. Additional columns are provided in case you want to add your own information, such as type of motor load.
IntelliCENTER Software 33 Event Log To access the Event Log, from the View menu, choose Events, or click the Events icon. The Event Log is used to keep a history of changes (trip settings), parameter events (warnings, faults), equipment changes, or other changes you would like to document. In addition to having the ability to manually log events, the software can create an ‘Auto Log’ of changes in the equipment parameters (trip settings, warnings, and faults).
IntelliCENTER Software Electronic Documentation IntelliCENTER software provides CAD drawings and user documentation for your IntelliCENTER MCC unit. CAD Drawings To access the CAD drawings, from the Documentation menu, choose Drawings. Select the unit and then the drawing to be viewed, then double-click the drawing to launch the AutoCAD viewer. The one-line (if requested) and elevation drawings are on the MCC level of the drawings view.
IntelliCENTER Software 35 User Manuals To access the user manuals, from the Documentation menu, choose Manuals. Select the unit and then the manual to be viewed, then double-click the manual to launch the manual viewer. All user manuals needed for the IntelliCENTER MCC are installed via the IntelliCENTER software data disk. The manuals provided are specific to the IntelliCENTER MCC ordered, so there is no need to search through unnecessary information.
IntelliCENTER Software Spare Parts To access the spare parts list, from the Documentation menu, choose Spare Parts. Use the spare parts list to quickly identify replacement parts. A list of spare parts is provided for each unit. The data can be sorted. From the Edit menu, choose Show/Hide to select the specific information to view. Additional columns are provided in case you want to add your own information, such as tool crib stack number.
IntelliCENTER Software 37 ActiveX Controls ActiveX controls are available in the IntelliCENTER software to interface the Elevation, Monitor, Spreadsheet, and Documents views into HMI applications, such as FactoryTalk View SE and RSView® 32. IMPORTANT ActiveX Controls are used for monitoring purposes only. To change the configuration of the MCC lineup, a complete installation of the IntelliCENTER software is needed.
IntelliCENTER Software Integration Assistant for Logix5000 Software Integration Assistant adds the devices in your MCC lineup to the controller I/O tree and gets the controller tags ready for programming. The purpose of the tool is to save you time and energy of adding each device manually to the I/O tree via the Logix5000™ application and get you ready for control programming as quickly as possible. 1. Choose Tools > Launch Integration Assistant > Logix 5000. 2. Select the project file (*.
IntelliCENTER Software 39 3. Select an MCC lineup and one of its Ethernet networks to begin the mapping. You must choose one of the device naming conventions: • NameplateText_NetworkNumber_IPAddress - the unit nameplates are used to determine the device names in I/O tree • DeviceType_NetworkNumber_IPAddress - the device type is used instead 4. Click Next.
IntelliCENTER Software 5. Add devices to the I/O tree. a. Select the appropriate Ethernet card to which you'd like to add devices. b. Next select the devices you'd like to add to that card. c. Click > to add those devices to the Ethernet card's scanlist. d. When done mapping, click Finish. TIP You can split the available devices to be mapped between different Ethernet cards. You can select other networks and other lineups/networks to do more mapping. 6. When you are done mapping, click Update.
IntelliCENTER Software IMPORTANT 41 When all the devices under a network have been mapped, the network appears dimmed and the Next button is disabled. When all networks for a particular MCC Lineup have been mapped, the lineup also is dimmed. When the update is successful, the tool launches the updated project, the devices have been added to the I/O tree, and the controller tags are in place.
IntelliCENTER Software TIP We recommend, but do not require, that you install FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix software on a dedicated server with a local installation of Microsoft SQL Server. System Requirements These minimum system requirements provide optimal operation of the FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix software: • Server Software Requirements for Installing FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix Software – Windows 2003 Server or Windows 2008 Server, Application Server role. Windows 2000 Server is not supported.
IntelliCENTER Software 43 Follow these steps to run the IntelliCENTER Energy Data CD. 1. Close all programs. 2. Insert the IntelliCENTER Energy Data CD into your CD-ROM. 3. If Autorun is enabled on your computer, the installation starts automatically and you can skip steps 4 and 5. 4. From the Start menu, choose Run. 5. Type D:\Setup.exe (substitute the appropriate letter of your CD-ROM drive for D) and click OK.
IntelliCENTER Software Integration Assistant for IntelliCENTER Energy Integration Assistant is used to populate the FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix server with the device of the MCC. This can be done from either the server or the client machine. Running Integration Assistant from the Server Follow these steps to run Integration Assistant to populate the FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix server from the server. 1.
IntelliCENTER Software 45 3. Choose a naming convention and click Next. You must choose one of the device naming conventions: • NameplateText_NetworkNumber_IPAddress - the unit nameplates are used to determine the device names in I/O tree • DeviceType_NetworkNumber_IPAddress - the device type is used instead 4. Select the path for each network within the MCC Lineup. 5. Click RSWho. This opens a new dialog box where the network can be selected.
IntelliCENTER Software 6. Verify the correct path is set and click Next. You are prompted to provide the login information for the database. 7. Since we are running the populator from the server, select Windows Authentication from the Authentication Mode pull-down menu and click Finish. A dialog box opens indicating that the lineup was successfully added. 8. Click OK.
IntelliCENTER Software 47 Running Integration Assistant from the Client You have to select the path that the server uses to access the devices. This can be done in two ways: • By using the RSLinx Classic Backup Restore Utility • By using the Network Path Option 1: Use the RSLinx Classic Backup Restore Utility Follow these steps to populate the server from the client by using the RSLinx Classic Backup Restore Utility. 1.
IntelliCENTER Software 8. Choose Tools > Launch Integration Assistant > FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix to launch the IntelliCENTER Integration Assistant. 9. From the pull-down menu, select the MCC lineup you are using to populate the FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix server. 10. Choose a naming convention and click Next.
IntelliCENTER Software 49 11. Select the appropriate network path by using the RSWho button in the IntelliCENTER Integration Assistant FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix wizard. 12. Click Next. After entering the right network path you are prompted to enter the login information for the EnergyMetrix Database. 13. Change the Authentication Mode to ‘SQL Server Authentication’ and make sure the SQL Server Name matches the name of the FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix Database. 14.
IntelliCENTER Software Option 2: Use Network Path 1. Choose Tools > Launch Integration Assistant > FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix to launch the IntelliCENTER Integration Assistant. 2. From the pull-down menu, select the MCC lineup you are using to populate the FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix server. 3. Choose a naming convention and click Next.
IntelliCENTER Software 51 5. Click Next. After entering the right network path you are prompted to enter the login information for the EnergyMetrix Database. 6. Change the Authentication Mode to ‘SQL Server Authentication’ and make sure the SQL Server Name matches the name of the FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix Database. 7. Enter the User Name and Password required to access the FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix database and click Finish to proceed.
IntelliCENTER Software IntelliCENTER Energy Views The IntelliCENTER Energy software allows real-time monitoring information to be displayed in the various IntelliCENTER software dialog boxes. You can choose to view Calendar Trends, Trends, Meter Data, and Device Setup. From the Elevation View, right-click on an applicable device and select the view from the menu.
IntelliCENTER Software 53 IntelliCENTER Energy Calendar Trend This screen shows how the value of a meter tag or value type you select varies over a full month. You can select the meter tag to display from the pull-down menu. To zoom in to a day, click on the day in the calendar. You can overlay days by selecting additional days from the small calendar under the zoomed display.
IntelliCENTER Software IntelliCENTER Energy Trend This screen lets you select and view tags as their values vary by time. You can select up to five tags to be displayed. Each pen can be individually selected to be displayed as a line chart or bar chart. The user time zone is selected by default. You can select a different time zone for the trend and the start and end dates from the calendars. Or, enter start and end dates into the date fields and click the Go button.
IntelliCENTER Software 55 IntelliCENTER Energy Meter Data This screen lets you view the logged meter data for the device selected. The display is arranged by log rate. The user time zone is selected by default. Controls let you select the desired date, scroll up and down through the data, and page backward and forward through the meter data.
IntelliCENTER Software IntelliCENTER Energy Device Setup The Device Setup Screen lets you modify the devices added into the FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix Server. Your Support Plan Software support for 12 months is included in the purchase price of IntelliCENTER software. During this term, you are entitled to telephone support. Change of Registration If you transfer the software to another party, you are required to complete the form at http://www.software.rockwell.com/support/regtrns/.
IntelliCENTER Software 57 If the update you need is not available on the Web or if you do not have Web access, contact IntelliCENTER Support Services to request a product update. IntelliCENTER Support Services Phone: (440) 646-5800 FAX: (414) 382-0505 email: raictechsupport@ra.rockwell.com Receiving Major Updates You receive major updates if you have registered software that is under a TechConnect contract when a significant release occurs.
IntelliCENTER Software Notes: Publication MCC-UM001E-EN-P - March 2014
IntelliCENTER Software 59 Notes: Publication MCC-UM001E-EN-P - March 2014
Rockwell Automation Support Rockwell Automation provides technical information on the Web to assist you in using its products. At http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/, you can find technical manuals, a knowledge base of FAQs, technical and application notes, sample code and links to software service packs, and a MySupport feature that you can customize to make the best use of these tools.
