Connecting a Rockwell Logix CPU Using

eth1000_large.jpg Communications Directly to a

EtherNet/IP
A800 VFD using the A8NEIP_2P Module
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 Contents

Contents ................................................................................................................................................................... ii
FURTHER READING REFERENCE LIST .............................................................................................................. iii
Mitsubishi Manuals .................................................................................................................................................. iii
Mitsubishi................................................................................................................................................................. iii
Rockwell Programs ................................................................................................................................................. iii
Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Chapter 2 System Overview.............................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 ControlLogix ......................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 CompactLogix....................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 VFD ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.4 Ethernet switch ..................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Chapter 3 A800 VFD Configuration .................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 EtherNet/IP Base Parameters Selection .............................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 Calculating Read and Write Process Data Parameter Values ............................................................. 3-5
3.3 Supported Instances of Output and Input Assemblies ....................................................................... 3-11
Chapter 4 RSLogix5000 Configuration ............................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) File Import .............................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Ethernet Device Setting ........................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.3 EtherNet/IP A800 Controller Tags ........................................................................................................ 4-8
4.4 Rockwell User-Defined Data Types and Sample Code ..................................................................... 4-12
4.5 Rockwell Add-On Instruction (AOI) and Sample Code ...................................................................... 4-18
4.6 Rockwell Explicit Messaging and Sample Code ................................................................................ 4-21
Terminology ............................................................................................................................................................. 1
Revisions ................................................................................................................................................................. 1

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FURTHER READING REFERENCE LIST

Mitsubishi Manuals
ME_A8NEIP_2P_instruction_manual_1_00
FR-A800 Instruction Detailed Manual IB(NA)0600503ENG-A

ATTACHMENTS

Mitsubishi
A8NEIP_2P ExtendedSpeedControl.frc2 - FR-Configurator2 File
A8NEIP_2P ExclusiveOwnerControl.frc2 - FR-Configurator2 File
A8NEIP-2P.EDS – EDS File for Option Module

Rockwell Programs
CompactLogix_A800EIP_ExclusiveOwnerCtrl.ACD – RSLogix5000 Program
CompactLogix_A800EIP_ExtendedSpeedCtrl.ACD – RSLogix5000 Program
ControlLogix_A800EIP_ExclusiveOwnerCtrl.ACD – RSLogix5000 Program
ControlLogix_A800EIP_ExtendedSpeedCtrl.ACD – RSLogix5000 Program
A8NEIP_2P_ACDC_Drive_Profile_AOI.L5X – AOI RSLogix5000 File

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Chapter 1 Introduction
This Quick Start Guide (QSG) provides instructions on how to configure an Allen-Bradley CompactLogix or
ControlLogix Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) to communicate with a Mitsubishi A800 Variable Frequency
Drive (VFD) with an EtherNet/IP interface card A8NEIP_2P. The objective of this document is to assist the users
to quickly set up a Logix PLC to send commands to the VFD and receive status information and data from the
VFD. The manual contains the necessary configuration information for the A8NEIP-2P Module, the Mitsubishi
A800 VFD parameters and the Logix CPU using User Define Data types and Add On Instructions.
It is assumed that the user of this manual is familiar with the operation of Mitsubishi A800 drives and
has sufficient knowledge of the A8NEIP_2P interface card. It is critical for the user to refer to the
A8NEIP_2P and A800 instruction manuals when setting up the system for EtherNet/IP applications.

Figure 1 A800 EtherNet/IP Connection to Rockwell PLCs.

All Rockwell and EtherNet/IP Images are Copyright © 2014 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Chapter 2 System Overview
This QSG was setup using the following test system. A ControlLogix OR a CompactLogix CPU can be used.
The PLC Programming software is RSLogix5000 V20.01.00 or Greater.
The VFD Programming software is FR-Configurator2 V1.00A or Greater.

Figure 2 Architecture of Test System

2.1 ControlLogix
The ControlLogix hardware used in this validation system consists of:
Rack: 1756-A17
Power supply: 1756-PA72/B
Processor: 1756-L61 (Firmware 20.54)
Ethernet/IP card: 1756-EN2TR
Address: 192.168.1.100

2.2 CompactLogix
The CompactLogix hardware used in this validation system consists of:
Processor: 1769-L32E (Firmware 20.12)
Address: 192.168.1.100

2.3 VFD
The VFD hardware used in this validation system consists of:
VFD: FR-A800
Ethernet /IP card: A8NEIP_2P
Address: 192.168.1.51

2.4 Ethernet switch

An unmanaged Ethernet switch was used in this validation system.

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Chapter 3 A800 VFD Configuration
3.1 EtherNet/IP Base Parameters Selection
This section describes the parameters of an A800 VFD that will need to be configured to enable
EtherNet/IP communication through the A8NEIP_2P card. The configuration will enable communication
of both control and status information. There are two sets of Parameters for the two Demo Programs
detailed in this QSG. Extended Speed Control Mode and Exclusive Owner Control Mode with User
Specific Data Mapping Enabled. It is recommended to start with the Extended Speed Control Mode.
Refer to Section 4.2 Option Board Parameters in the Manual for full details.
1. Ensure the A8NEIP_2P has been properly installed in the VFD per the instructions in the manual.

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2. Configure the parameters described in the following table with the new values (Items in RED are only
needed in the Exclusive Owner Control Mode with User Specific Data Mapping Enabled mode) :
Initial New Value
Pr# Name Description Value
128 PID Enable (If Needed) PID Enable NET Mode 0 60 or 61
340 CommsStartup NET mode = enabled 0 10
Mode
1300 General Settings Data Mapping Mode 0 0
Disabled (Extended
Speed Control Mode)
1300 General Settings Data Mapping Mode 0 13
Enabled (Exclusive
(01101)
Owner Mode – User
Data Mapping Mode*)
1305 IP Address 1 192.168.1.51 0 192
1306 IP Address 2 192.168.1.51 0 168
1307 IP Address 3 192.168.1.51 0 1
1308 IP Address 4 192.168.1.51 0 51
1309 Subnet Mask 1 255.255.255.0 0 255
1310 Subnet Mask 2 255.255.255.0 0 255
1311 Subnet Mask 3 255.255.255.0 0 255
1312 Subnet Mask 4 255.255.255.0 0 0
1317 Ethernet Parameters (P1305+) 0 3
Communication are used for Network
(00000011)
Settings Settings and DHCP is
Disabled
1318 Prepend Output Prepend Output 0 21
Assembly Assembly Instance
Number
1319 Prepend Input Prepend Input 0 71
Assembly Assembly Instance
Number
1320 Read Process Data Data being Sent from 0 8244
1* Network Master to
A800 Inverter (PID
SetPoint 0.1%)
1330 Write Process Data Data being Sent from 0 8205
1* A800 Inverter to
Network Master (Input
Power 0.01kW)
1331 Write Process Data Data being Sent from 0 8195
2* A800 Inverter to
Network Master
(Output Voltage)

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 1332 Write Process Data Data being Sent from 0 8244
3* A800 Inverter to
Network Master (PID
Set point)
1333 Write Process Data Data being Sent from 0 8194
4* A800 Inverter to
Network Master
(Output Current)
1334 Write Process Data Data being Sent from 0 8197
5* A800 Inverter to
Network Master (Freq
Setting Value)
1335 Write Process Data Data being Sent from 0 8199
6* A800 Inverter to
Network Master (Motor
Torque)
1336 Write Process Data Data being Sent from 0 8200
7* A800 Inverter to
Network Master (Conv
Output Voltage)
1337 Write Process Data Data being Sent from 0 8201
8* A800 Inverter to
Network Master (Reg
Brake Duty)
1338 Write Process Data Data being Sent from 0 8202
9* A800 Inverter to
Network Master
(Thermal OL Relay)
1339 Write Process Data Data being Sent from 0 8203
10* A800 Inverter to
Network Master
(Output Peak Current)
1340 Write Process Data Data being Sent from 0 8204
11* A800 Inverter to
Network Master (Conv
Out Peak Voltage)
1341 Write Process Data Data being Sent from 0 8206
12* A800 Inverter to
Network Master
(Output Power)
1342 Write Process Data Data being Sent from 0 8209
13* A800 Inverter to
Network Master (Load
Meter)
1343 Write Process Data Data being Sent from 0 8212
14* A800 Inverter to
Network Master (Cum
Energization Time)
Figure 3.1 Base VFD Parameters

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Note: The above IP address and subnet mask are valid only for the validation system. Proper IP
address and subnet mask need to be set up for the application in hand. *See Section 3.2 to calculate
Parameter Value based upon what Monitor Item is needed.
Details of Parameter 1300 setting for User Data Mapping Example = 01101 = 13 Dec

Figure 3.1.1 Parameter 1300 Settings

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3.2 Calculating Read and Write Process Data Parameter Values
Option Board Parameters 1320 thru 1343 are configure for Reading and Writing values using Implicit
Messaging.
Parameters 1320 thru 1329 are for 10 values that the A800 Inverter Reads from the Network Master
and 1330 thru 1343 are for 14 values that the A800 Inverter Writes to the Network Master.

Figure 3.2 Read and Write Definition

The Monitor Data (Item) Value in Hex is Offset by 2000 Hex then converted back to Decimal for entry
into the appropriate Parameter Number.

Figure 3.2.1 Monitor Data Offset Table

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The below table from the A800 Inverter Manual details all the Monitor Data available Items that can be
selected for Parameter Settings. Only PID Set point (52 Dec = 34 Hex) can be used as a READ item.
All values (including PID Set point) can be used as a Write Item.

Figure 3.2.2 Monitor Data Items Table

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Using the above table and the proper Offset, in order to Read PID Set point* the Parameter value is
calculated this way. This is from User Specific Mapping Example in the A800 Manual.
• 52 Dec = 34 Hex
• 34 Hex + 2000 Hex (Offset) = 2034 Hex
• 2034 Hex = 8244 Dec
Parameter 1320 = 8244

Figure 3.2.3 User Specific Mapping Read

Note: *In Order for the A800 Inverter to Read the PID Set point from the Network Master, the Inverter
Must be in the PID Mode. Set Parameter 128 to either 60 or 61 for Network Mode.

Figure 3.2.4 PID P128 Network Setting

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Using the above table and the proper Offset, in order to Write Input Power the Parameter value is
calculated this way. This is from User Specific Mapping Example in the A800 Manual.
• 13 Dec = D Hex
• D Hex + 2000 Hex (Offset) = 200D Hex
• 200D Hex = 8205 Dec
Parameter 1330 = 8205

Figure 3.2.5 User Specific Mapping Write

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Monitor Data available Items that can be selected for Parameter Settings and the Parameter Values.

Monitor Item Setting Value Parameter Value

Output Freq/Speed 1 8193
Output Current 2 8194
Output Voltage 3 8195
Freq Setting Value/speed Setting 5 8197
Running Speed 6 8198
Motor Torque 7 8199
Converter Output Voltage 8 8200
Regenerative Brake Duty 9 8201
Electronic thermal O/L 10 8202
Output Peak Current 11 8203
Converter Output Peak 12 8204
Input Power 13 8205
Output Power 14 8206
Load Meter 17 8209
Motor Excitation Current 18 8210
Position Pulse 19 8211
Cumulative Energization Time 20 8212
Orientation Status 22 8214
Actual Operation Time 23 8215
Motor Load Factor 24 8216
Position Command (lower) 26 8218
Position Command (upper) 27 8219
Current Position (lower) 28 8220
Current Position (upper) 29 8221
Droop Pulse (lower) 30 8222
Droop Pulse (upper) 31 8223
Torque Command 32 8224
Torque Current Command 33 8225
Motor Output 34 8226
Feedback Pulse 35 8227
PID Set Point 52 8244
PID Measured Value 53 8245
PID Deviation 54 8246
Motor thermal load factor 61 8253
Inverter thermal load factor 62 8254
PTC Thermistor resistance 64 8256
PID Measured Value 2 67 8259
PLC Function analog Output 70 8262
Output Freq (High Speed) 201 8393
U Phase Output Current 202 8394
V Phase Output Current 203 8395

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 W Phase Output Current 204 8396
Converter output Voltage 205 8397
Output Current (all 3 phases) 206 8398
Excitation Current (A) 207 8399
Torque Current (A) 208 8400
Terminal 2 209 8401
Terminal 4 210 8402
Terminal 1 211 8403
Excitation Current (%) 212 8404
Torque Current (%) 213 8405
Position Command (lower) 222 8414
Position Command (upper) 223 8415
Current Position (lower) 224 8416
Current Position (upper) 225 8417
Droop Pulse (upper) 226 8418
Droop Pulse (lower) 227 8419
Output Freq (signed) 230 8422
Motor Speed 231 8423
Speed Command 232 8424
Torque Command 235 8427
Motor Torque 236 8428
Excitation Current Command 237 8429
Torque Current Command 238 8430

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3.3 Supported Instances of Output and Input Assemblies
There are five (5) Instances support by the A8NEIP_2P Option Module.
Instance Mode
20/70 Basic Speed Control
21/71 Extended Speed Control
22/72 Speed and Torque Control
23/73 Extended Speed and Torque Control
150/100 Exclusive Owner Control - Positioning Control/Transparent Output (Default) / User
Specific Data Mapping Control (P1300 Setting)

Instances in RED are detailed in this QSG.

Output Assemblies:

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Figure 3.3 Output Instances

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Input Assemblies:

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Figure 3.3.1 Input Instances

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Chapter 4 RSLogix5000 Configuration
4.1 Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) File Import
In RSLogix5000 from the Tools Menu, select EDS Hardware Installation Tool. Register a single file and
Browse to the A8NEIP-2P.EDS File. Follow the Wizard until it is finished.

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4.2 Ethernet Device Setting

This QSG uses Implicit (I/O Data) Messaging, known as Cyclic Data Exchange in the Option Manual,
between the PLC CPU and the VFD.
Under I/O Configuration  select the 1769-L32E Ethernet Port (specific to your hardware), then
Ethernet, then right-click and select New Module.

Figure 4.2 Ethernet Module Selection

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Under Select Module Type select AC Drive Device, HMS-A8N, and then Create.

Figure 4.2.1 Ethernet Module Selection Window

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For Extended Speed Control Mode - Enter in Module Properties:
• Module Name (A800EIP) – TAG Name is generated from this Name.
• IP Address (192.168.1.51) – The VFD IP Address.
Assuming the PLC IP Address is 192.168.1.xxx (xxx = 100 in this QSG)

Figure 4.2.2 Module Properties Window

Then Select Change… under the Module Definition Section.

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Enter in following Properties:
• Revision (1.1) – Only the minor revision number can be changed.
• Electronic Keying (Compatible Mode) – From Pull Down Menu
• Name (Extended Speed Control) – From Pull Down Menu
• Size (INT) – 2 will be automatically updated when INT is selected
• Tag Suffix (1) – Module Name will automatically be updated

Figure 4.2.3 Module Definition Window

Select OK when finished to complete this process.

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For Exclusive Owner Control Mode - Enter in Module Properties:
• Module Name (A800EIP_Custom) – TAG Name is generated from this Name.
• IP Address (192.168.1.51) – The VFD IP Address.
Assuming the PLC IP Address is 192.168.1.xxx (xxx = 100 in this QSG)

Figure 4.2.4 Module Properties Window

Then Select Change… under the Module Definition Section.

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Enter in following Properties:
• Revision (1.1) – Only the minor revision number can be changed.
• Electronic Keying (Compatible Mode) – From Pull Down Menu
• Name (Exclusive Owner) – From Pull Down Menu
• Size (INT), Input: (16), Output (3) – When using all 14 User Mapped Inputs and 1 User Mapped
Output, 2 Inputs and 2 outputs are automatically used by Instance 21/71.
• Tag Suffix (1) – Module Name will automatically be updated

Figure 4.2.5 Module Definition Window

Select OK when finished to complete this process.

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4.3 EtherNet/IP A800 Controller Tags

For Extended Speed Control Mode, Two A800 Input Tags (16 bit words) and two A800 Output Tags
(16 bit words) are Automatically Created based upon Module Definition settings.

Figure 4.3 EtherNet/IP Controller Tags

The two A800 Input Instances and two A800 Output Instances are described in the Option Manual.
Input Instance of 71
• A800EIP:I1.Data(0) = Byte 0 and Byte 1 = Bit Status Feedback from VFD.
• A800EIP:I1.Data(1) = Byte 2 and Byte 3 = Speed (RPM) Feedback from VFD.

Figure 4.3.1 EtherNet/IP Input Instance 71.

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Output Instance of 21
• A800EIP:O1.Data(0) = Byte 0 and Byte 1 = Bit Commands to VFD.
• A800EIP:O1.Data(1) = Byte 2 and Byte 3 = Speed (RPM) Command to VFD.

Figure 4.3.2 EtherNet/IP Output Instance 21

If you want the VFD to accept Bit Control Commands and Speed Reference Commands,
A800EIP:O1.Data(0) (Byte 0) Bit5 and Bit6 must be forced ON in PLC Code.

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For Exclusive Owner Control Mode, Sixteen A800 Input Tags (16 bit words) and three A800 Output
Tags (16 bit words) are Automatically Created based upon Module Definition settings.

Figure 4.3.3 EtherNet/IP Controller Tags

The sixteen A800 Input Instances and three A800 Output Instances are described in the Option Manual.

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Input Instance of 100
• A800EIP:I1.Data(0) = Byte 0 and Byte 1 = Bit Status Feedback from VFD.
• A800EIP:I1.Data(1) = Byte 2 and Byte 3 = Speed (RPM) Feedback from VFD.
• A800EIP:I1.Data(2) through A800EIP:I1.Data(15) = Write Process Data Values as setup in
Parameters 1330 thru 1343.

Figure 4.3.4 EtherNet/IP Input Instance 100.

Output Instance of 150

• A800EIP:O1.Data(0) = Byte 0 and Byte 1 = Bit Commands to VFD.
• A800EIP:O1.Data(1) = Byte 2 and Byte 3 = Speed (RPM) Command to VFD.
• A800EIP:O1.Data(2) = Byte 4 and Byte 5 = Read Process Data as setup in Parameter 1320

Figure 4.3.5 EtherNet/IP Output Instance 150

If you want the VFD to accept Bit Control Commands and Speed Reference Commands,
A800EIP:O1.Data(0) (Byte 0) Bit5 and Bit6 must be forced ON in PLC Code.

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4.4 Rockwell User-Defined Data Types and Sample Code

Three User-Defined Data Types are used in this example for each Mode.
All the Input Instance and Output Instance Groups are defined in MitsubishiVFD_Simple_UDT.
For the Extended Speed Control Mode:

Figure 4.4 Rockwell UDT Tags Setup

All the Command Bits and Words (Out) are defined in MitsubishiVFD_Command_UDT

Figure 4.4.1 Command Data Type

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All the Status Bits and Words (In) are defined in MitsubishiVFD_Status_UDT

Figure 4.4.2 Status Data Type

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For the Exclusive Owner Control Mode:

Figure 4.4.3 Rockwell UDT Tags Setup

All the Command Bits and Words (Out) are defined in MitsubishiVFD_CommandCustom_UDT

Figure 4.4.4 Command Custom Data Type

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All the Status Bits and Words (In) are defined in MitsubishiVFD_StatusCustom_UDT

Figure 4.4.5 Status Custom Data Type

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Two new Controller Tags are then created.
Each based upon the User-Defined Tags - MitsubishiVFD.In and MitsubishiVFD.Out as shown below.
For the Extended Speed Control Mode:

Figure 4.4.6 Controller Tags

For the Exclusive Owner Control Mode:

Figure 4.4.7 Controller Tags

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The following screen shot shows the simple code (COP Instruction) that can be used to move the data
to and from the VFD to the proper data tags set up in the Rockwell PLC as shown above.
For Extended Speed Control Mode:

Figure 4.4.7 Sample Code

For the Exclusive Owner Control Mode:

Figure 4.4.8 Sample Code

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4.5 Rockwell Add-On Instruction (AOI) and Sample Code

AOIs are Rockwell Function Blocks that can be imported into any RSLogix5000 program. Once
Imported then can be selected from the Add-On Tab in the editor. To Import an AOI file (*.L5X) right
click on “Add-On Instructions” in the Controller Organizer and select “Import Add-On Instruction…”.
One AOIs example is provided. It will work in the Extended Speed Control Mode and in the Exclusive
Owner Control Mode where Output Assembly Instance 21 and Input Assembly Instance 71 are used.
Parameter 1318 (21) and 1319 (71) in User Defined Data Mapping Mode.
A8EIP_2P_ACDC_Drive_Profile_AOI

Figure 4.5 A8EIP_2P_ACDC_Drive_Profile_AOI

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Figure 4.5.1 A8EIP_2P_ACDC_Drive_Profile_AOI Block

The program examples include two sub programs being called from the “Main Routine” Program. The
“Sample1_UDT” runs the demo program using the User Defined Data Types and the “Sample2_AOI”
runs the demo program using the AOI. The two sub programs cannot be called at the same time.

Figure 4.5.2 Main Task Program Structure

An AOI Library File (*.L5X) has also been created and included with the QSG.
A8NEIP_2P_ACDC_Drive_Profile_AOI.L5X – RSLogix5000 AOI File

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In order to use the AOIs you need to create Controller Tags or Program Tags as Inputs and Outputs for
each AOI used. In the program examples the AOIs use Program Tags.
These include:
1. Internal I/O data Tag
a. acdc_aoi
2. Sub Program Call Tags
a. ControlByAOI and ControlByUDT
3. Local I/O Tags
a. net_ctrl, net_ref, reset, run_fwd, run_rev, speed_ref (created by the user, one set for each
AOI instance used)
b. Read, Write, Start_Fwd, Start_Rev (Local Bit Control for VFD and Parameter Read, Write)
c. VFD_PID_SP, VFD_SPEED_RPMs (Writing Register Values to VFD)

Figure 4.5.3 Controller Tags Example

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4.6 Rockwell Explicit Messaging and Sample Code

In order to Read and Write Parameters Explicit Messaging (Acyclic Data Exchange) MUST be used.
There is no way to do this using Implicit (I/O) Messaging. This is accomplished using MESSAGE Tags
and the MSG Command. See Section 9.2 of the Option Manual.

1. Create Controller Tags (MESSAGE Tags can only be Controller Tags)

a. GetParamMsg (Data Type: MESSAGE)
b. SetParamMsg (Data Type: MESSAGE)
c. Parameter_Feedback (Data Type: DINT)
d. Parameter_Source (Data Type: DINT)

Figure 4.6 Controller Tags

2. Create a MSG Block and assign it the “GetParamMsg” Tag to Read a Parameter.

Figure 4.6.1 Read Parameter MSG Block

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3. Click on the “…” key in the Message Block to open the Message Configuration Window. Enter
the following data.
a. Message Type = CIP Generic
b. Service Type = Get Attribute Single
c. Class = a2 Hex (See Section A.12 of Option Manual)
d. Instance = Parameter Number (Parameter Value in Hex + 1000 Hex then converted to
Decimal). For example Parameter 7 = (7 + 1000 Hex) = 1007 Hex = 4103 Decimal

Figure 4.6.2 Parameter Number Offset

e. Attribute = 5 Hex
f. Destination Element = “Parameter_Feeback” Tag

Figure 4.6.3 GetParamMsg Configuration

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4. Select the Communication Tab. Browse to the Communication Path. Use either “A800EIP” or
“A800EIP_Custom” depending upon the Mode used.

Figure 4.6.4 GetParamMsg Communication

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5. Select the Tag Tab. The Tag “GetParamMsg” should automatically be entered.

Figure 4.6.5 GetParamMsg Tag

6. Create a MSG Block and assign it the “SetParamMsg” Tag to Write a Parameter

Figure 4.6.6 SetParamMsg MSG Block

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7. Click on the “…” key in the Message Block to open the Message Configuration Window. Enter
the following data.
a. Message Type = CIP Generic
b. Service Type = Set Attribute Single
c. Class = a2 Hex (See Section A.12 of Option Manual)
d. Instance = Parameter Number (Parameter Value in Hex + 1000 Hex then converted to
Decimal). For example Parameter 7 = (7 + 1000 Hex) = 1007 Hex = 4103 Decimal

Figure 4.6.7 Parameter Number Offset

e. Attribute = 5 Hex
f. Source Element = “Parameter_Source” Tag
g. Source Length = 4 Bytes

Figure 4.6.8 SetParamMsg Configuration

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8. Select the Communication Tab. Browse to the Communication Path. Use either “A800EIP” or
“A800EIP_Custom” depending upon the Mode used.

Figure 4.6.9 SetParamMsg Configuration

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9. Select the Tag Tab. The Tag “SetParamMsg” should automatically be entered.

Figure 4.6.10 SetParamMsg Tag

10. Create Program to Toggle each MSG Command On/Off as needed. This example uses the
Read and Write Tags (Bits) in front of each needed command.

Figure 4.6.11 MSG Commands in Code

11. Parameter_Source Tag is where you enter the Parameter Value to be Written and
Parameter_Feedback Tag is where the Parameter Value that is Read is stored.

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Terminology

Implicit (I/O Data) Connections are established to move application-specific I/O data at regular intervals.
Messaging These connections often are set up as one-to-many relationships in order to take full
advantage of the producer-consumer multicast model. Implicit messaging uses UDP/IP
resources to make multicast data transfers over Ethernet a reality.
Explicit Messaging Point-to-point relationships that are established to facilitate request-response transactions
between two nodes. These connections are general purpose in nature and can be used
to reach any network-accessible items within a device. Explicit messaging connections
utilize TCP/IP services to move messages across Ethernet.
EtherNet/IP EtherNet/IP is the name given to the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP), as implemented
over standard Ethernet (IEEE 802.3 and the TCP/IP protocol suite).
User Defined Data User-defined data types allow a user to organize the data to match a machine or process.
Type (UDT) This streamlines program development and creates self-documenting code that is easier
to maintain. A user-defined data type stores all the data related to a specific aspect of a
system. This keeps related data together and easy to locate, regardless of its data type.
Add On Instruction Add On Instructions are Rockwell Function Blocks (Self-contained Programs) that can be
(AOI) imported into any RSLogix5000 program to be called (used) as needed.
Electronic Data EDS files are simple text files used by network configuration tools to help you identify
Sheet (EDS) products and easily commission them on a network.
Common Industrial The Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) is a media independent, connection-based, object-
Protocol (CIP) oriented protocol designed for automation applications. It encompasses a comprehensive
set of communication services for automation applications: control, safety,
synchronization, motion, configuration and information.

Revisions

December 2013 – Document Created and Published V1.0

January 2014 – Minor error corrections and updates V1.1

All Rockwell Hardware and Software Images are Copyright © 2014 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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