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31004624.04www.schneider-electric.com31004624 8/2009Advantys STBStandard INTERBUS Network Interface ModuleApplications Guide08/2009

Introduction1031004624 8/2009What Is a Network Interface Module?PurposeEvery island requires a network interface module (NIM) in the leftmost location

Advanced Configuration Features10031004624 8/2009Configuring a Reflex ActionEach block in a reflex action must be configured using the Advantys config

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 101Result of a Reflex BlockDepending on the type of reflex block that you use, it will output either a

Advanced Configuration Features10231004624 8/2009For example, say you want to combine a counter block and a compare block in a nested reflex action. Y

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 103Island Fallback ScenariosIntroductionIn the event of a communications interruption on the island or

Advanced Configuration Features10431004624 8/2009In most cases, an output module that has one of its channels dedicated to a reflex action goes to its

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 105Saving Configuration DataIntroductionThe Advantys configuration software allows you to save configur

Advanced Configuration Features10631004624 8/2009Write-Protecting Configuration DataIntroductionAs part of a custom configuration, you can password-pr

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 107A Modbus View of the Island’s Data ImageSummaryA block of Modbus registers is reserved in the NIM to

Advanced Configuration Features10831004624 8/2009The Data ImageThe 9999 contiguous registers in the Modbus data image start at register 40001. This fi

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 109Each block has a fixed number of registers reserved for its use. Whether or not all the registers re

Introduction31004624 8/2009 11Integrated Power SupplyThe NIM’s built-in 24-to-5 VDC power supply provides logic power to the I/O modules on the primar

Advanced Configuration Features11031004624 8/2009The Island’s Process Image BlocksSummaryTwo blocks of registers in the island’s data image (see page

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 111Output Data Read/Write CapabilitiesThe registers in the output data process image are read/write-cap

Advanced Configuration Features11231004624 8/2009Predefined Diagnostics Registers in the Data ImageSummaryThirty-five contiguous registers (45357 thro

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 1138 Initialization is complete, the island bus is configured, the configuration matches, and the isla

Advanced Configuration Features11431004624 8/2009Error ReportingEach bit in register 45358 is used to report a global error condition. A value of 1 in

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 115Node ConfigurationThe next eight contiguous registers (registers 45359 through 45366) display locati

Advanced Configuration Features11631004624 8/2009Node AssemblyThe next eight contiguous registers (registers 45367 through 45374) indicate the presenc

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 117Emergency MessagesThe next eight contiguous registers (registers 45375 through 45382) indicate the p

Advanced Configuration Features11831004624 8/2009Fault DetectionThe next eight contiguous registers (registers 45383 through 45390) indicate the prese

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 119NIM StatusThe high and low bytes in register 45391 report the status of the INTERBUS NIM:1 The comb

Introduction1231004624 8/2009Structural OverviewThe following figure illustrates the multiple roles of the NIM. The figure provides a network view and

Advanced Configuration Features12031004624 8/2009An Example of a Modbus View of the Process ImageSummaryThe following example shows what the output da

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 121The I/O modules have the following island bus addresses (see page 44):The PDM and the termination pl

Advanced Configuration Features12231004624 8/2009The three digital output modules utilize one Modbus register apiece for data. The analog output modul

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 123The Input Data and I/O Status Process ImageNow let’s look at the register allocation required to sup

Advanced Configuration Features12431004624 8/2009In total, 18 registers (registers 45392 through 45409) are used to support our configuration:

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Advanced Configuration Features12831004624 8/2009The HMI Blocks in the Island Data ImageSummaryAn HMI panel that communicates using the Modbus protoco

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 129HMI Output Data ExchangeIn turn, output data written by the fieldbus master can be used to update en

Introduction31004624 8/2009 13What Is Advantys STB?IntroductionAdvantys STB is an assembly of distributed I/O, power, and other modules that function

Advanced Configuration Features13031004624 8/2009Test ModeSummaryTest Mode indicates that the output data of the STB island’s process image is not con

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 131Persistent Test ModeUse the Advantys Configuration Software to configure the STB island for Persiste

Advanced Configuration Features13231004624 8/2009Run-Time ParametersIntroductionFor STB modules, the Advantys Configuration Software provides the RTP

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 133Test ModeWhen the NIM is operating in test mode, the NIM’s output data process image (including the

Advanced Configuration Features13431004624 8/2009RTP Response Block Words DefinitionsThe following list shows RTP response block words:The toggle+CMD

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 135Valid RTP CommandsThe following list shows valid commands (CMDs):The most significant bit of an RTP

Advanced Configuration Features13631004624 8/2009Valid RTP Status MessagesThe following list shows valid status messages:The most significant bit of t

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 137Virtual PlaceholderSummaryThe virtual placeholder feature lets you create a standard island configur

Advanced Configuration Features13831004624 8/2009For example, the following island configuration contains a NIM, a PDM, 2 digital Input modules, 2 dig

31004624 8/2009 139Glossary31004624 8/2009Glossary0-9100Base-TAn adaptation of the IEEE 802.3u (Ethernet) standard, the 100Base-T standard uses twi

Introduction1431004624 8/2009Extension SegmentsWhen you are using a standard NIM, Advantys STB I/O modules that do not reside in the primary segment c

Glossary14031004624 8/2009Aagent1. SNMP – the SNMP application that runs on a network device. 2. Fipio – a slave device on a network.analog inputA mod

Glossary31004624 8/2009 141Bbasic I/OLow-cost Advantys STB input/output modules that use a fixed set of operating parameters. A basic I/O module canno

Glossary14231004624 8/2009CCANThe CAN (controller area network) protocol (ISO 11898) for serial bus networks is designed for the interconnection of sm

Glossary31004624 8/2009 143CRCcyclic redundancy check. Messages that implement this error checking mechanism have a CRC field that is calculated by th

Glossary14431004624 8/2009differential inputA type of input design where two wires (+ and -) are run from each signal source to the data acquisition i

Glossary31004624 8/2009 145EIAElectronic Industries Association. An organization that establishes electrical/electronic and data communication standar

Glossary14631004624 8/2009Ffallback stateA known state to which an Advantys STB I/O module can return in the event that its communication connection i

Glossary31004624 8/2009 147function blockA function block performs a specific automation function, such as speed control. A function block comprises c

Glossary14831004624 8/2009II/O baseA mounting device, designed to seat an Advantys STB I/O module, hang it on a DIN rail, and connect it to the Island

Glossary31004624 8/2009 149IEC type 3 inputType 3 digital inputs support sensor signals from mechanical switching devices such as relay contacts, push

Introduction31004624 8/2009 15Preferred ModulesAn island bus can also support those auto-addressable modules referred to as preferred modules. Preferr

Glossary15031004624 8/2009IOC objectIsland operation control object. A special object that appears in the CANopen object dictionary when the remote vi

Glossary31004624 8/2009 151LSBleast significant bit, least significant byte. The part of a number, address, or field that is written as the rightmost

Glossary15231004624 8/2009NN.C. contactnormally closed contact. A relay contact pair that is closed when the relay coil is de-energized and open when

Glossary31004624 8/2009 153ODVAOpen Devicenet Vendors Association. The ODVA supports the family of network technologies that are built on the Common I

Glossary15431004624 8/2009PDOprocess data object. In CAN-based networks, PDOs are transmitted as unconfirmed broadcast messages or sent from a produce

Glossary31004624 8/2009 155process I/OAn Advantys STB I/O module designed for operation at extended temperature ranges in conformance with IEC type 2

Glossary15631004624 8/2009rmsroot mean square. The effective value of an alternating current, corresponding to the DC value that produces the same hea

Glossary31004624 8/2009 157SSAPservice access point. The point at which the services of 1 communications layer, as defined by the ISO OSI reference mo

Glossary15831004624 8/2009single-ended inputsAn analog input design technique whereby a wire from each signal source is connected to the data acquisit

Glossary31004624 8/2009 159snubberA circuit generally used to suppress inductive loads—it consists of a resistor in series with a capacitor (in the ca

Introduction1631004624 8/2009Enhanced CANopen DevicesYou may also install one or more enhanced CANopen devices on an island. These devices are not aut

Glossary16031004624 8/2009subnetA part of a network that shares a network address with the other parts of a network. A subnet may be physically and/or

Glossary31004624 8/2009 161UUDPuser datagram protocol. A connectionless mode protocol in which messages are delivered in a datagram to a destination c

Glossary16231004624 8/2009Wwatchdog timerA timer that monitors a cyclical process and is cleared at the conclusion of each cycle. If the watchdog runs

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31004624 8/2009 165CBAIndex31004624 8/2009IndexAABL8 Phaseo power supply, 41action module, 101addressable module, 15, 44, 44, 121Advantys configurat

Index16631004624 8/2009diagnostic datacommunication diagnostics, 70control word (reserved), 76device information, 74error detection, 70firmware versio

Index31004624 8/2009 167INTERBUSbit packing, 63cables, 26connectors, 26data exchange, 62fieldbus interface, 25, 25, 25ID code, 60inputs, 17last device

Index16831004624 8/2009Pparameterization, 46PDM, 38, 41, 44, 45, 120physical features, 22PLCdata exchange, 92, 94preferred module, 15primary segment,

Index31004624 8/2009 169troubleshootingemergency messages, 117global bits errors, 114island bus, 112, 115, 116, 118LEDs, 28using the Advantys STB LEDs

Introduction31004624 8/2009 17About INTERBUSIntroductionINTERBUS implements a master/slave network model. It can communicate with up to 512 nodes over

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Introduction1831004624 8/2009Physical LayerThe physical layer contains a single twisted pair of shielded wires. The STB NIB 2212 INTERBUS implements t

Introduction31004624 8/2009 19Node AddressingThe INTERBUS master device is self-configuring because INTERBUS slave devices are auto-addressed accordin

2 31004624 8/2009 Schneider Electric assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. If you have any suggestions for improv

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31004624 8/2009 212The STB N IB 2212 N IM Module31004624 8/2009The STB NIB 2212 NIM ModuleIntroductionThis chapter describes the STB NIB 2212 standa

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module2231004624 8/2009External Features of the STB NIB 2212 NIMIntroductionThe physical features critical to STB NIB 2212 INTERB

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module31004624 8/2009 23Housing ShapeThe L-shaped external housing of the NIM is designed to accommodate the attachment of the in

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module2431004624 8/2009Explosive EnvironmentsThe STB NIB 2212 module is ATEX and FM certified for use in hazardous locations wher

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module31004624 8/2009 25STB NIB 2212 Fieldbus InterfaceSummaryThe fieldbus interface on the STB NIB 2212 is the point of connecti

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module2631004624 8/2009NOTE: The RBST pin detects the presence of a subsequent node on the ring. In the absence of this detectio

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module31004624 8/2009 27LED Physical DescriptionOverviewThe seven LEDs implemented in the STB NIB 2212 INTERBUS NIM are visual in

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module2831004624 8/2009Using the LED TablesIndividual blinks are approximately 200 ms. There is a 1-second interval between blink

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module31004624 8/2009 29Advantys STB Island Status LEDsAbout the Island Status LEDsThe following table describes:z the island bus

31004624 8/2009 3Table of ContentsSafety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5About the Book . . . . . . . . . .

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module3031004624 8/2009off blink: 2 off The NIM has detected a module assignment error; the island bus is not started.blink: 5 in

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module31004624 8/2009 31Power LEDThe PWR (power) LED indicates whether or not the STB NIC 2212’s internal power supplies are oper

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module3231004624 8/2009The CFG InterfacePurposeThe CFG port is the connection point to the island bus for either a computer runni

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module31004624 8/2009 33You can also password-protect a configuration (see page 106). If you do this, however, the RST button is

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module3431004624 8/2009The following table describes the specifications for the programming cable:Parameter Descriptionmodel STB

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module31004624 8/2009 35Power Supply InterfaceIntroductionThe NIM’s built-in power supply requires 24 VDC from an external SELV-r

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module3631004624 8/2009ConnectorsScrew-type and spring-type connectors are provided with the NIM. Replacement connectors are also

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module31004624 8/2009 37Logic PowerIntroductionLogic power is a 5 VDC power signal on the island bus that the I/O modules require

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module3831004624 8/2009Logic Power FlowThe figure below shows how the NIM’s integrated power supply generates logic power and sen

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module31004624 8/2009 39Selecting a Source Power Supply for the Island’s Logic Power BusLogic Power RequirementsAn external 24 VD

4 31004624 8/2009Chapter 5 Application Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Sample Island Assembly . . . . . . . . . .

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module4031004624 8/2009Here is an example of an extended island:1 24 VDC source power supply2 NIM3 PDM4 primary segment I/O m

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module31004624 8/2009 41The extended island bus contains three built-in power supplies:z the supply built into the NIM, which res

The STB NIB 2212 NIM Module4231004624 8/2009Module SpecificationsOverviewThe following information describes the general specifications for the NIM.Sp

31004624 8/2009 433How to Configure the Island31004624 8/2009How to Configure the IslandIntroductionThe information in this chapter describes the au

How to Configure the Island4431004624 8/2009How Do Modules Automatically Get Island Bus Addresses?IntroductionEach time that the island is powered up

How to Configure the Island31004624 8/2009 453 STB DDI 3230 24 VDC (2-channel digital input module)4 STB DDO 3200 24 VDC (2-channel digital output m

How to Configure the Island4631004624 8/2009How to Auto-Configure Default Parameters for Island ModulesIntroductionAll Advantys STB I/O modules are sh

How to Configure the Island31004624 8/2009 47How to Install the STB XMP 4440 Optional Removable Memory CardIntroductionThe STB XMP 4440 removable memo

How to Configure the Island4831004624 8/2009Installing the CardUse the following procedure to install the memory card:Step Action1 Punch out the remov

How to Configure the Island31004624 8/2009 49Removing the CardUse the following procedure to remove the memory card from the NIM. As a handling precau

31004624 8/2009 5§Safety InformationImportant InformationNOTICERead these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar with th

How to Configure the Island5031004624 8/2009Using the STB XMP 4440 Optional Removable Memory Card to Configure the IslandIntroductionA removable memor

How to Configure the Island31004624 8/2009 51Initial Configuration and Reconfiguration ScenariosUse the following procedure to set up an island bus wi

How to Configure the Island5231004624 8/2009Configuring Multiple Island Buses with the Same DataYou can use a removable memory card to make a copy of

How to Configure the Island31004624 8/2009 53What is the RST Button?SummaryThe RST function is basically a Flash memory overwriting operation. This me

How to Configure the Island5431004624 8/2009How to Overwrite Flash Memory with the RST ButtonIntroductionThe RST function allows you to reconfigure th

How to Configure the Island31004624 8/2009 55Overwriting Flash Memory with Factory Default ValuesThe following procedure describes how to use the RST

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31004624 8/2009 594Fieldbus C ommunic ations Support31004624 8/2009Fieldbus Communications SupportIntroductionThis chapter describes how the INTERBU

6 31004624 8/2009PLEASE NOTEElectrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel. No responsibilit

Fieldbus Communications Support6031004624 8/2009The INTERBUS ID CodeIntroductionIn the simplest terms, the INTERBUS ID code is a 16-bit word that desc

Fieldbus Communications Support31004624 8/2009 61Data LengthThe following table shows the relationship between the actual data length of the island an

Fieldbus Communications Support6231004624 8/2009Data ExchangeIntroductionThis topic discusses the manner in which bit packed process image data is exc

Fieldbus Communications Support31004624 8/2009 63The Internal Process ImageThe STB NIB 2212’s process image contains memory areas (buffers) for the te

Fieldbus Communications Support6431004624 8/2009Input and Output Data ExchangeThe application of the INTERBUS bit packing rules to the sample island (

Fieldbus Communications Support31004624 8/2009 65Control and Status WordsIntroductionUnderstanding the manner in which the INTERBUS master’s control w

Fieldbus Communications Support6631004624 8/2009Process Data FlowDuring data exchange, the master writes the output image, including the control word.

Fieldbus Communications Support31004624 8/2009 67Status RangeThe selector addresses one byte in the status range from the following table:Status Byte

Fieldbus Communications Support6831004624 8/2009Diagnostic DataIntroductionThis topic discusses the diagnostic and error data for the Advantys STB NIB

Fieldbus Communications Support31004624 8/2009 69When one of the above errors occurs (except D3, protected mode), the NIM reports a module error to th

31004624 8/2009 7About the BookAt a GlanceDocument ScopeThis guide describes the specific functionality of the STB NIB 2212, the Advantys STB standard

Fieldbus Communications Support7031004624 8/2009When the selector value is 02, global diagnostics high byte information is transmitted as the status w

Fieldbus Communications Support31004624 8/2009 71Island Bus State (Selector 04h)The island bus state represents the main states of the island bus scan

Fieldbus Communications Support7231004624 8/2009Node Configured (Selector 05h–14h)Node configured is an array of 8 words. Each bit represents one spec

Fieldbus Communications Support31004624 8/2009 73The INTERBUS NIM supports a maximum of 32 modules. The first four bytes (15h–18h) provide the 32 bits

Fieldbus Communications Support7431004624 8/2009Node Error (Selector 35h–44h)Node error is an array of 8 words. Each bit represents one specific addre

Fieldbus Communications Support31004624 8/2009 75WLF Node (Selector 46h)When the selector value is 46h, the node ID of the module responsible for the

Fieldbus Communications Support7631004624 8/2009Reserved (Selector 4Ch–FFh)The control word’s selector value range from 4Ch–FFh is reserved. The NIM r

31004624 8/2009 775Applicat ion Example31004624 8/2009Application ExampleIntroductionThis chapter presents two examples for configuring the Advantys

Application Example7831004624 8/2009Sample Island AssemblyIntroductionTo complete the configuration example(s) in this chapter, you will need to imple

Application Example31004624 8/2009 79The I/O modules in the above island assembly have the following island bus addresses:The NIM, the PDM, and the te

8 31004624 8/2009You can download these technical publications and other technical information from our website at www.schneider-electric.com.User Com

Application Example8031004624 8/2009Network Configuration ConsiderationsIntroductionThis topic covers items to consider before you configure your INTE

Application Example31004624 8/2009 81Before You BeginBefore attempting to use the application examples in this chapter, make sure:z your Advantys modu

Application Example8231004624 8/2009Using SyCon to Configure an STB Island on INTERBUSIntroductionUse these directions to add any master device and an

Application Example31004624 8/2009 83Add a MasterThe following directions are the same for all master devices. In this case, the Hilscher CIF30 PCMCIA

Application Example8431004624 8/2009The EDS Generator ScreenSyCon’s EDS Generator screen should resemble the following figure after you’ve customized

Application Example31004624 8/2009 85Create an EDSYou can create an EDS using directions in the Advantys STB Configuration Software Quick Start User G

Application Example8631004624 8/2009Using CMD to Configure an STB Island on INTERBUSIntroductionUse these directions to add an Advantys STB island sla

Application Example31004624 8/2009 87Add the Controller BoardUse the following instructions to add a master device (the selected controller board) to

Application Example8831004624 8/2009Saving and Downloading the ConfigurationYou can save your configuration with the standard Windows commands in the

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31004624 8/2009 91Introductio n31004624 8/2009IntroductionIntroductionThis chapter describes the STB NIB 2212 Advantys STB standard INTERBUS network

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31004624 8/2009 916Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009Advanced Configuration FeaturesIntroductionThis chapter describes the advanced and/

Advanced Configuration Features9231004624 8/2009STB NIB 2212 Configurable ParametersIntroductionThis topic discusses the configuration of INTERBUS NIM

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 93The Module Editor WindowThe NIM’s module editor window should resemble the following figure after you

Advanced Configuration Features9431004624 8/2009Reserved Sizes (PLC to HMI)The network transmits data to the HMI as output by writing it to the output

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 95CANopen Device Node IDsOn the Parameters tab, you can set the maximum node ID of the last module on t

Advanced Configuration Features9631004624 8/2009Configuring Mandatory ModulesSummaryAs part of a custom configuration, you can assign mandatory status

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 97Recovering from a Mandatory StopPushing the RST button (see page 53) while recovering from a mandator

Advanced Configuration Features9831004624 8/2009Prioritizing a ModuleSummaryUsing the Advantys configuration software, you can assign priority to digi

Advanced Configuration Features31004624 8/2009 99What Is a Reflex Action?SummaryReflex actions are small routines that perform dedicated logical funct