PACSystems™ RX3i

IC695NIU001
GFK-2419N Ethernet Network Interface Unit
May 2010

The PACSystems RX3i Ethernet NIU, IC695NIU001, ▪ PACSystems RX7i and RX3i controllers can send
makes it possible to use PACSystems RX3i and Series selected COMMREQs to the RX3i ENIU via Ethernet
90-30 I/O remotely on an Ethernet network. Once set up Global Data. The ENIU executes the COMMREQs and
returns the results to the controller.
by configuration, data exchange is completely automatic.
System control can be provided by any GE master ▪ During EGD configuration, RX3i Ethernet interfaces are
device capable of exchanging Ethernet Global Data. The identified by their Backplane/Slot location.
Ethernet NIU automatically provides the controller with
status information in each exchange. The application NIU OK
program logic in the controller can monitor this status data, NIU SCANNING I/O
and issue appropriate commands to the Ethernet NIU. OUTPUTS ENABLED
I/O FORCE
An RX3i Ethernet NIU station consists of: BATTERY
▪ an RX3i Universal Backplane (IC695CHS0xx) SYSTEM FAULT NIU001

▪ an RX3i power supply (IC695PSxxxx) RESET

RUN I/O
▪ the RX3i Ethernet NIU (IC695NIU001) STOP ENABLE

▪ one or more RX3i Ethernet modules (IC695ETM001)

▪ proprietary application software
RUN OUTPUT DISABLE
COM 1
▪ Optional Series 90-30 expansion backplanes.
▪ PACSystems RX3i and/or Series 90-30 modules, as
appropriate for the application.
The Ethernet NIU is compatible with the same types of
modules, backplanes, and other equipment as a COM1 ACTIVE

PACSystems RX3i CPU. For a list of compatible products, COM1 ACTIVE

see the PACSystems RX3i Hardware and Installation
Manual, GFK-2314.
This module requires Machine Edition Logic Developer
software, version 5.51 or later.

COM 2
Ethernet NIU Features
▪ 20Kbytes of optional local logic. Supports all
languages except C programming. BATT

▪ 10 Mbytes of built-in flash memory for local user data

storage.
▪ Battery-backed calendar clock.
▪ In-system upgradeable firmware.
▪ Two serial ports: an RS-485 serial port and an
Ethernet Global Data Features
RS-232 serial port. The Ethernet NIU communicates with its controller via
▪ Supports Ethernet communications via the backplane- Ethernet Global Data exchanges. One exchange is used to
based Ethernet Interface module (IC695ETM001) send outputs to the ENIU and another exchange is used to
▪ Data exchange using Ethernet Global Data (EGD) send inputs back to the controller. The ENIU supports
receiving outputs from redundant controllers. By sending the
▪ TCP/IP communication services using SRTP EGD exchange to a group address both controllers can
▪ Comprehensive station management and diagnostic receive the inputs. Up to 1300 bytes of outputs can be sent to
tools a set of ENIUs from a controller. Each ENIU can send up to
1300 bytes of inputs to the controller.
▪ Supports operation with redundant controllers
A typical system might consist of a controller with five ENIUs.
The controller sends 1300 bytes of outputs and each ENIU
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sends 100 bytes of inputs to the controller. This typical remove the battery, power-cycle the RESET
system would have its I/O updates occur in less than 25 ENIU, then reinstall the battery. A C

milliseconds. If the controller scan time is greater than 25

Disposal of lithium batteries
milliseconds, the update occurs at the controller’s scan B
must be done in accordance with
rate. This performance timing is a guideline, not a
federal, state, and local
guarantee, and assumes that there is no other traffic on
regulations. Be sure to consult
the Ethernet link to the I/O. More performance data for
with the appropriate regulatory
other system configurations can be found in the Ethernet
agencies before disposing of
NIU Manual, GFK-2196A or later.
batteries.

To avoid loss of RAM memory

ENIU COMMREQ Feature contents, routine maintenance
The ENIU supports selected COMMREQs that are sent to procedures should include
it by a “C” block application in a PACSystems Rx7i or RX3i scheduled replacement of the NIU’s
controller. Ladder code is written in the RX7i or RX3i to lithium battery pack. For information
interface to the “C” block which results in COMMREQ on estimating battery life, refer to
commands being sent via a EGD Exchange to the ENIU. the PACSystems NIU Reference
The ENIU executes the COMMREQ and sends the results Manual, GFK-2222.
back to the RX7i or RX3i via another EGD exchange.

The following COMMREQs are supported: Installation

▪ Modbus Master – function codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, It is the responsibility of the OEM, system integrator, or end
16, 17 user to properly install the control system equipment for safe
▪ Genius – enable/disable outputs, switch BSM, clear and reliable operation. Installation should not be attempted
fault, clear all faults, assign monitor, read diagnostic without referring to the PACSystems RX3i Hardware and
▪ PROFIBUS Master – Commreqs 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 Installation Manual, GFK-2314.
▪ Motion (DSM314/DSM324) – load parameters 1. Make sure that backplane power is off.
▪ High Speed Counter – Data command 2. Install the NIU module in backplane 0. The NIU requires
▪ DeviceNet Master – Commreqs 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 two slots and can use any slots except the highest
▪ Analog Module – HART Protocol Commreqs numbered (rightmost) slot. It is recommended that the
ENIU be located in slots 2 and 3. For more information
Operation, Protection, and Module about choosing a slot for the ENIU, see below.
Status
3. Turn on power. The module should power up. When the
Operation of this module can be controlled by the three- NIU has successfully completed initialization, the NIU OK
position RUN/STOP switch or remotely by an attached LED stays on and the NIU SCANNING I/O and EN LEDs
programmer and programming software. Program and are off.
configuration data can be locked through software
4. To save battery life, do not connect the battery for the first
passwords. The status of the NIU is indicated by the eight
time until the ENIU is installed in the backplane and the
NIU LEDs on the front of the module. (See “LED
backplane powered on. The battery may then be
Operation”).
attached to either of the two terminals in the battery
compartment. Once that is done, the ENIU may be
Battery
powered down and normal battery back up operation will
A three-cell lithium battery pack (IC698ACC701) is begin.
installed as show below. The battery maintains data
memory when power is removed and operates the Backplane Locations for the ENIU
calendar clock. Program and initial values are always 1. The A/C Power Supply (IC695PSAx40) for the RX3i is a
loaded from flash when the ENIU powers up. When doublewide module whose connector is left-justified as
replacing the battery, be sure to install a new battery viewed when installed in a backplane. It cannot be
before disconnecting the old one. If a new battery is located in slot 11 of a 12-slot backplane or slot 15 of a
installed when no battery is currently installed, the new 16-slot backplane. No latch mechanism is provided for
battery must be installed while the ENIU has power. the last (rightmost) slot in a backplane, so it is not
Otherwise, the ENIU may not power up. If that happens,
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possible to place the power supply in the second to Fault Tables

last slot. Faults logged for the ENIU in the fault table will not in the
2. The RX3i ENIU (IC695NIU001) is a doublewide standard 0.1 (backplane.slot) location, but will reflect the
module whose connector is right justified as viewed ENIUs actual slot.
when installed in a backplane. The ENIU is
Series 90 Controllers
referenced for configuration and application logic by
the leftmost slot occupied by the entire module, not by Remote Series 90 controllers that use SRTP Channels
the slot the physical connector is located in. For COMMREQs expect the ENIU to be in slot 1 or slot 2. To
example, if the ENIU has its physical connector support communications with Series 90 SRTP clients such as
inserted in slot 3, the module occupies slots 2 and 3 Series 90 controllers using SRTP Channels, the RX3i
and the ENIU is referenced as being located in slot 2. internally redirects incoming SRTP requests destined for
{backplane 0, slot 1} to {backplane 0, slot 2}, provided that the
▪ The ENIU may be located in slot 0 with its ENIU is located in backplane 0 slot 2 (and the remote client
connector in slot 1. has not issued an SRTP Destination service on the
▪ The ENIU cannot be located in slot 11 of a 12- connection to discover the backplane and slot of the ENIU).
slot backplane or in slot 15 of a 16-slot This special redirection permits Series 90-30 applications that
backplane, because its connector cannot be expect the power supply to be located leftmost and the ENIU
installed in the slot reserved for an expansion to be located to the right of the power supply to function.
module. Attempts to establish channels with ENIUs in slots other than
1 or 2 will fail if initiated from Series 90 controllers.
3. When migrating a Series 90-30 ENIU system to a
PACSystems RX3i ENIU, maintaining the slot 1 HMI and External Communication Devices
location of the ENIU means that only a singlewide All external communication devices that interact with the ENIU
power supply may be used in slot 0. Either DC power should be checked for compatibility with ENIU slot locations
supply can be used (IC695PSD040 or other than slot 1. Problems may arise with, but are not limited
IC695PSD140). Therefore, if the application must to, initial connection sequences and fault reporting. Machine
maintain a slot 1 ENIU and uses an AC power-supply, Edition View users should select “GE SRTP” as their
the RX3i system must have the RX3i AC power- communications driver – it can communicate with an ENIU in
supply located in a slot to the right of the RX3i ENIU any slot.
in slot 1.

Locating the ENIU in a Slot Other than 1 Programmer Connection

Before deciding to place the ENIU in a slot other than slot The programmer can communicate with the NIU via serial port
1, it is important to consider the possible application 1, serial port 2, or the backplane-based Ethernet interface.
migration issues that could arise, as explained below. Connecting a programmer via an Ethernet TCP/IP network
requires a CAT5 standard Ethernet cable with RJ-45
Application Program connectors.
For Service Request #15 (Read Last-Logged Fault Table Before connecting the programmer and ENIU to the Ethernet
Entry) and Service Request #20 (Read Fault Tables), the TCP/IP network, set the IP address using the Initial IP
location of ENIU faults is not the standard 0.1 location, but Address software tool. After setting the IP address, connect
the slot the ENIU is located in (see above). Logic that the RX3i and the computer running the programming software
decodes fault table entries retrieved by these service to the Ethernet Interface. For detailed information on
requests may need updating. programmer connection via Ethernet TCP/IP, refer to the
COMMREQs directed to the ENIU (e.g. those directed to TCP/IP Ethernet Communications for PACSystems User’s
the serial ports of the ENIU) will need to be updated with Manual, GFK-2224.
the correct ENIU slot reference.

Hardware Configuration
The slot location of the ENIU must be updated in the
hardware configuration to reflect the ENIU’s true location.
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simple straight-through cable to connect with a standard AT-

Firmware Upgrades style RS-232 port. The COM1 Active LED provides the status
The ENIU uses non-volatile flash memory for storing the of serial port activity.
operating system firmware. This allows firmware to be Port 1 RS-232 Signals
updated without disassembling the module or replacing
Pin Signal Description
EPROMs.
1* NC No Connection
To install a firmware upgrade, connect WinLoader to the
2 TXD Transmit Data
NIU RS-232 or RS-485 serial port. When connecting
directly to the NIU, there is no need to specify the 3 RXD Receive Data
Backplane/Slot location. For upgrades to Intelligent Option 4 DSR Data Set Ready
modules (the IC695ETM001, for example), which are 5 0V Signal Ground
performed indirectly via the NIU serial port, you must 6 DTR Data Terminal Ready
specify a backplane/slot location. 7 CTS Clear To Send
8 RTS Request to Send
Serial Ports 9 NC No Connection
The NIU has two independent, on-board serial ports, * Pin 1 is at the bottom right of the connector as viewed from the
front of the module.
accessed by connectors on the front of the module. These
ports provide serial interfaces to external devices. Port 2
Protocols Supported Port 2 (COM2) is RS-485 compatible. Port 2 has a 15-pin,
Protocol Port 1 Port 2 female D-sub connector. This port supports the RS-485 to
RTU (slave) Yes Yes RS-232 adapter (IC690ACC901). This is a DCE port. The
COM2 Active LED provides the status of serial port activity.
SNP Slave Yes Yes
Serial I/O * Yes Yes Port 2 RS-485 Signals
Firmware Upgrade ENIU in STOP/No I/O mode Pin Signal Description
Message Mode Yes Yes 1* Shield Cable Shield
(C Runtime Library 2 NC No Connection
Functions:
serial read, serial write, 3 NC No Connection
sscanf, sprintf) 4 NC No Connection
* Modbus Master is supported in application code in Serial 5 +5VDC Logic Power**
I/O mode. 6 RTS(A) Differential Request to Send
7 0V Signal Ground
Serial Port Baud Rates
8 CTS(B‘) Differential Clear To Send
Port 1 Port 2
Protocol (RS-232) (RS-485) 9*** RT Resistor Termination
10** RD(A‘) Differential Receive Data
Modbus RTU Slave 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K,
protocol 38.4K, 57.6K, 115.2K 11 RD(B‘) Differential Receive Data
Message 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K, 12 SD(A) Differential Send Data
38.4K, 57.6K, 115.2K 13 SD(B) Differential Send Data
Firmware Upgrade 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K, 38.4K, 14 RTS(B) Differential Request To Send
via Winloader 57.6K, 115.2K
15 CTS(A’) Differential Clear To Send
SNP Slave 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K,
* Pin 1 is at the bottom right of the connector as viewed from
38.4K, 57.6K, 115.2K the front of the module.
Serial I/O 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19.2K, ** Pin 5 provides isolated +5VDC power (300mA maximum)
38.4K, 57.6K, 115.2K for powering external options.
*** Termination resistance for the RD A’ signal should be
Port 1 connected on units at the end of the line. To make this
termination, connect a jumper between pins 9 and 10
Port 1 (COM1) is RS-232 compatible. It has a 9-pin, inside the 15-pin D-shell.
female, D-sub connector with a standard pin out. This is a
DCE (data communications equipment) port that allows a
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Serial Cable Lengths and Shielding Configuration

The connection from a NIU serial port COM1 to the serial The RX3i NIU and I/O system is configured with Machine
port on a computer or other serial device requires a serial Edition Logic Developer programming software.
cable. This connection can be made with the
IC200CBL001 cable kit or you can build cables to fit the Machine Edition automatically populates the Ethernet NIU
needs of your particular application. See the Ethernet NIU target in the folder with the required application code blocks,
Reference Manual, GFK-2296 for more information on and partially prepoulates the EGD Exchanges that are
serial communications, cables, and converters. required for ENIU operation.

Maximum cable lengths (the total length from the NIU to The NIU verifies the actual module and backplane
the last device attached to the serial cable) are: configuration at power-up and periodically during operation.
The actual configuration must be the same as the
• Port 1 (RS-232) – 15 meters (50 ft.), shielded cable
programmed configuration. Deviations are reported to the NIU
optional
• Port 2 (RS-485) – 1200 meters (4000 ft.), shielded alarm processor function for configured fault response. Refer
cable required to the Proficy Machine Edition Logic Developer Getting
Started Manual, GFK-1918 and the online help for a
description of configuration functions.

LED Operation
The following table lists the NIU LED functions during normal operation (after initialization sequence is complete).
LED State
NIU Operating State
On Blinking Off
NIU OK On NIU has passed its powerup diagnostics and is
functioning properly.
NIU OK Off NIU problem. RUN and OUTPUTS ENABLED LEDs
may be blinking in an error code pattern, which can be
used by technical support for troubleshooting. This
condition and any error codes should be reported to
your technical support representative.
NIU OK, OUTPUTS ENABLED, NIU SCANNING I/O NIU is in boot mode and is waiting for a firmware update
Blinking in unison through serial port.
NIU OK Blinking. Other LEDs off. ENIU in Stop/Halt state; possible watchdog timer fault.
Cycle power in Stop mode and refer to fault tables.
NIU SCANNING I/O On NIU is in Run mode
NIU SCANNING I/O Off NIU is in Stop mode.
OUTPUTS ENABLED On Output scan is enabled.
OUTPUTS ENABLED Off Output scan is disabled.
I/O FORCE On Override is active on a bit reference.
BATTERY Blinking Battery is low.
BATTERY On Battery is dead or not attached.
SYSTEM FAULT On NIU is in Stop/Faulted or Stop/Halted mode.
COM1 Blinking Signal activity on port.
COM2 Blinking
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Specifications for IC695NIU001

Battery: Memory retention For estimated battery life under various conditions, refer to the PACSystems NIU
Reference Manual, GFK-2222.
Power requirements +3.3 VDC: 1.25 Amps nominal
+5 VDC: 1.0 Amps nominal
Operating Temperature 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Floating point Yes
Embedded RS-232, RS-485
communications
Serial Protocols supported Modbus RTU Slave, SNP, Serial I/O, Modbus RTU Master by application “C” block
Backplane Dual backplane bus support: RX3i PCI and 90-30-style serial
PCI compatibility System designed to be electrically compliant with PCI 2.2 standard

For environmental specifications and compliance to standards (for example, FCC or European Union Directives), refer to the
PACSystems RX3i Hardware and Installation Manual, GFK-2314.

Ordering Information
Description Catalog Number
RX3i Ethernet Network Interface Unit IC695NIU001
RX3i Ethernet Module IC695ETM001
Package consisting of RX3i Ethernet NIU IC695NIU001 and one Ethernet Transmitter IC695NTK001
Module IC695ETM001
Package consisting of RX3i Ethernet NIU IC695NIU001 and two Ethernet Transmitter IC695NTK002
Modules IC695ETM001
Lithium Battery Pack IC698ACC701
Auxiliary Battery Module (optional) IC693ACC302
RX3i Power Supply, 40 Watt High Capacity Universal AC Power Supply IC695PSA040
RX3i Power Supply, 40 Watt High Capacity 24 VDC Power Supply IC695PSD040
RX3i Multi-Purpose Power Supply, 40 Watt High Capacity Universal AC IC695PSA140
RX3i Multi-Purpose Power Supply, 40 Watt High Capacity 24 VDC IC695PSD140
[Optional] RS-232 Cable IC200CBL001
Rx3i Standard 12 Slot Backplane IC695CHS012
Rx3i Standard 16 Slot Backplane IC695CHS016
Note: For Conformal Coat option, please consult the factory for price and availability.
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Release History
Catalog Number FW Revision Comments
IC695NIU001-DN 6.00 For details, see “Problems Resolved by Release 6.0” on page 8 and “New
Features and Enhancements in Release 6.00” on page 8.
IC695NIU001-DM 5.70 Enables support that is functionally identical to the IC695CMX128 for the
IC695RMX128.
IC695NIU001-CL 5.61 Corrects the problem described in GFK-2419L.
IC695NIU001-CL 5.60 Supports the IC695PMM335 PACMotion Multi-Axis Motion Controller and other
new features, and corrects the problems listed in GFK-2419L.
IC695NIU001-CK 5.50 Supports Run-mode store of EGD.
Adds support for LREAL data type.
IC695NIU001-CJ 5.03 Corrects problem of Corrupted User Memory issue after a power cycle.
Corrects problem in 5.02 firmware only, in which loss of certain IC694 and IC693
modules in an expansion rack caused the outputs of similar modules in expansion
racks to be disabled when the “Loss of Module” fault was configured as
diagnostic.
IC695NIU001-BH 5.02 Fixed an issue where certain IC694 and IC693 modules in the main rack did not
transition to stop mode after a “Loss of Module” fault was logged.
IC695NIU001-BG 5.00 Supports Proficy Process Systems rel. 1.00, Scan_Set_IO, Quality Function
Blocks, Optional UDF Parameters, IEC Transitionals, SNPT Network time sync.
IC695NIU001-BF 3.83 Support for PACSystems RX3i Serial Communications modules IC695CMM002
and CMM004.
IC695NIU001-BE 3.82
IC695NIU001-BD 3.81 Support for eight ETM modules in the main backplane.
IC695NIU001-AC 3.52
IC695NIU001-AB 3.51
IC695NIU001-AA 3.50 Initial Release

Important Product Information for this Release

Firmware release 6.00 provides the following new features, described in “New NIU Features and Enhancements” on page 8:
User Defined Types (UDTs)
Variable Indexed Arrays
Logic Driven Write to Flash
Backplane Operations Controller Enhancement.

Updates
The IC695NIU001 is field upgradeable to firmware version 6.00 using the firmware upgrade utility. To upgrade an existing
NIU001 to firmware version 6.00, you will need the 44A753013-G13 upgrade kit, which can be downloaded from
http://www.ge-ip.com/support.
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Functional Compatibility
Product Compatible Versions
Proficy® Machine Edition Logic Proficy® Machine Edition Logic Developer PLC version 6.0 or later is required to use
Developer the new Release 6.00 features with the RX3i NIU.
Proficy Machine Edition Logic Developer 5.9 SIM1 or later versions required to use
the new Release 5.70 features with the RX3i NIU.
Proficy Machine Edition Logic Developer 5.9 is required to use Release 5.60 features
with the RX3i NIU.
Proficy Machine Edition Logic Developer 5.8 is required to use Release 5.50 features
with the RX3i NIU.
Proficy Machine Edition Logic Developer 5.7 is required to use Release 5.0 features
with the RX3i ENIU.
Machine Edition Logic Developer 5.5 with Service Pack 1 is required to use the
eight-ETM feature with the RX3i Ethernet NIU.
Release 5.5 SIM 1 or later is required to enable use of the RX3i Ethernet NIU.
C Toolkit Compatibility C Toolkit Release 5.50 is required to use the LREAL data type.
All C blocks must be recompiled using the new toolkit before downloading to an NIU
that contains Release 5.00 firmware.
Backplanes, power supplies, and As listed in the PACSystems RC3i System Manual, GFK-2314C or later.
system modules

NIU Problems Resolved by Release 6.00

Subject Description
RX3i CMX/RMX did not disable In previous releases the automatic transmitter disable feature for
transmitter in Stop/Halt mode. IC695CMX128/RMX128 did not automatically turn off the fiber optic transmitter
when the NIU went to Stop/Halt mode. With release 6.00 the fiber optic transmitter
will be turned off when the NIU goes to Stop/Halt mode.
Switching between Serial & PCI If a PCI module (IC695) is configured in a slot where a Serial module (IC694,
modules in a slot causes IC693) is physically located, a module mismatch fault was be logged as expected.
module to not be recognized. In prior releases the mismatched module would not work properly after
downloading new configuration to match the physical configuration.
ALG392 hot inserted after Previously when an ALG392 was hot inserted after clearing RAM on an NIU rack
clearing the RAM causes NIU with point faults enabled, the NIU would go into Stop/Halt mode.
Stop/Halt.

New NIU Features and Enhancements in Release 6.00

User Defined Types – Create contiguous data structures for use within logic. These structures can be used as
arguments to blocks, be members of user defined function blocks, etc.
Variable Indexed Arrays – Support for using variables to index arrays within logic.

Logic Driven Write to Flash – Ability to write up to 64 bytes of reference memory to non-volatile storage from the user
application. This data is automatically loaded at power-up when the user application is read from user flash. Reads of the
data can be commanded from the user application as well. This feature is independent of the programmer version used.
See the PACSystems CPU Reference Manual, GFK-2222N or later for more information about this feature.
Backplane Operations Controller Enhancement – The Backplane Operations Controller was enhanced to detect
conditions where a PCI module is in an indeterminate state and reset them. With the enhanced operation, the offending
module will be reset if this occurs. In addition to a loss fault being logged for the module a “Non-Critical CPU Software
Fault” with error code 445 will be logged. In previous releases a PCI module behaving in this manner could result in the
NIU going into reset (lights out) due to a hardware watchdog timeout. This feature is independent of the programmer
version used.
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Restrictions and Open Issues in Release 6.00

Subject Description
The Ethernet module fails to Very rarely, after experiencing multiple rapid power cycles, the NIU may fail to
exchange EGD properly establish communication with one or more modules in the backplane at power up.
during power cycling When this occurs a "Loss of” or “missing option module" fault will be logged in the
controller fault table. To recover from this issue, cycle power again.
The following faults will be logged if this issue occurs:
Loss of, or missing option module
Error Code 31
Group 4
Action 3:Fatal
Task Num 9

Reset of option module

Error Code 11
Group 8
Action 2:Diagnostic
Task Num 9

Loss of, or missing option module

Error Code 94
Group 4
Action 3:Fatal
Task Num 9
Switching between Serial & If a Serial module (IC694) is physically installed in the slot where a PCI (IC695)
PCI modules in a slot causes module is configured, a module mismatch fault will be logged.
module to not be recognized. To correct this condition the configuration must match the module that is physically
present in the rack and the system must be power cycled. Simply downloading the
new configuration will not correct this issue.
Loss of Power Supplies after A Loss of Power Supplies after firmware update may occur. This does not happen
firmware update with all firmware updates and will not occur if the system is power cycled after the
firmware upgrade has completed. The following fault is displayed when this issue
occurs:
Loss of, or missing option module
Error Code 36
Group 4
Action 3:Fatal
Task Num 9
Fault Extra Data: 01 58 02 4f 80 08 0a 07 00 00 00 00 00 00
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
To correct this condition, power cycle the system.
Battery installation When installing a new battery, when there currently is no battery installed, the
battery must be installed while the NIU has power. Failing to follow this procedure
could result in the NIU not powering up.
If a battery is installed while power is off (and there was no battery previously
installed), and the NIU fails to power up, simply remove the battery, power cycle
the NIU and then install the battery.
Hot Swapping some Analog Occasionally during a hot insertion (hot swap) of IC695 Non-Isolated Analog Input
modules slowly result in Modules, input channels may take up to 2 seconds to reflect actual input values
modules not being after the module ok bit is enabled in the module status word. This only occurs
recognized when hot insertion has been done slowly (i.e. approximately 1.5 seconds to insert
the module).
Ethernet Disconnect During If the Ethernet connection is broken during a word–for-word change, the
Word for Word Change programmer may not allow a subsequent word-for-word change after reconnecting.
Recommendation: go offline and then back online again.
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Subject Description
Simultaneous Clears, Loads Multiple programmers may not change ENIU contents at the same time. The
and Stores Not Supported programming software may generate an error during the operation. Simultaneous
loads from a single ENIU are allowed.
Power Cycle During Write to The ENIU is configured to power up from flash and if is power-cycled while writing
Flash to flash, a fault is generated on power up.
Hardware Configuration Not If a hardware configuration is stored to flash and the name of the target is
Equal After Changing Target subsequently changed in the programming software, the hardware configuration
Name will go Not Equal and will not Verify as equal.
Controller and IO Fault Both Controller and IO fault tables may need to be cleared to take the ENIU out of
Tables May Need to be Stop/Fault mode. If one of the tables contains a recurring fault, the order in which
Cleared Twice to Clear the tables is cleared may be significant. Recommendation: if the ENIU is still in
Faulted State Stop/Fault mode after both tables are cleared, try clearing the fault tables again.
Setting Force On/Off by After a force on or force off has been stored to the ENIU, it cannot be switched
Storing Initial Value from force on to force off or vice-versa by downloading initial values.
Recommendation: turn off the force by doing a download, and then change the
force on or off by another download.
Number of Active Programs The SNP request Return Controller Type and ID currently returns the number of
Returned as Zero active programs as zero.
Serial I/O Failure at 115K Rarely, data corruption errors occur during serial communications when running at
During Heavy Interrupt Load 115K if there is a heavy interrupt load on the ENIU. Recommendation: under heavy
load applications, restrict serial communications to 57K or lower.
SNP ID not always provided Unlike the Series 90-30, the RX3i ENIU’s SNP ID does not appear in the Machine
Edition programmer Show Status display. Service Request 11 will always return
zeros.
Second programmer can While currently active in a Test and Edit session using Machine Edition on one PC,
change logic while in Test & Machine Edition running on another PC is not prevented from storing new logic to
Edit mode the ENIU.
Must Have Logic if If no user logic exists in the NIU RAM when a write to flash is performed, the CPU
Powering-Up From Flash may not properly load from flash after a power cycle. In order to guarantee proper
power up from flash, insure that both hardware configuration and logic have been
stored to RAM before writing to flash.
ENIU may not detect low- PACSystems ENIUs may not detect a low-battery condition early enough to
battery condition provide a meaningful warning to replace the battery. A battery with very low
capacity may still have a terminal voltage high enough to report that it is a good
battery. When the battery starts supplying the memory power (battery backup), the
battery voltage quickly drops to unacceptable levels, and it may fail.
Recommendation: replace batteries in accordance with the guidelines provided in
the CPU Reference Manual, GFK-2222.
Two loss of module faults Occasionally, the hot removal of the Universal Analog Input Module
for Universal Analog Module (IC695ALG600) results in two “Loss of I/O Module” faults instead of one.
Power up of Series 90-30 As power is applied to a 90-30 High-Speed Counter, the "module ready" bit in the
HSC module may take up to status bits returned each sweep from the module may not be set for as long as 20
20 seconds seconds after the first ENIU sweep, even though there is no "loss of module"
indication. I/O data exchanged with the module is not meaningful until the module
has set this bit.
Informational fault at power Intermittently during power-up, an Informational non-critical ENIU software fault
up may be generated with fault extra data of 01 91 01 D6. This fault has no effect on
the normal operation of the ENIU. But if the hardware watchdog timer expires after
this fault and before power has been cycled again, the outputs of I/O modules may
hold their last state, rather than defaulting to zero.
Extended Memory Types for %R, %W and %M cannot be used as I/O triggers.
I/O Triggers
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Possible Machine Edition Infrequently, an attempt to connect a programmer to an ENIU via Ethernet is
inability to connect unsuccessful. The normal connection retry dialog is not displayed.
Recommendation: Reboot the computer that is running the programmer.
SNP Update Datagram If an Update Datagram message requests 6 or fewer bits or bytes of data, the
message ENIU returns a Completion Ack without Text Buffer. The protocol specifies that
the returned data should be in the Completion Ack message, but it may not be.
GBC30 may not resume In rare instances, a GBC30 in an expansion backplane may not resume normal
operation after power cycle operation after a power cycle of either the expansion backplane or the main
backplane.
To restore GBC operation, power cycle the rack again.
Configuration of third-party Do not specify a length of 0 in the configuration of a third-party module. The
modules module will not work properly in the system.
Power supply status after The ENIU reports a “Loss of or missing option module” fault for the IC695PSD140
ENIU firmware update RX3i power supply following an update of ENIU firmware. The slot appears empty
in the programmer’s online status detail view. The power supply continues to
operate normally. Recommendation: Power cycle to restore normal status
reporting.
Power supply status after Rarely, turning a power supply on or off may not result in an add or loss fault.
power cycling Also, the slot will appear empty in the programmer’s online status detail view. The
power supply continues to operate normally. Power cycle to restore normal status
reporting.
Don’t use multiple targets If the hardware configuration is stored from one target and logic is stored from a
different target, powering-up from flash will not work. The observed behavior is
that, following a power up from flash, Machine Edition reports hardware
configuration and logic "not equal".
Missing Loss of Terminal The IC695ALG600/608/616 analog input modules do not produce a “Loss of
block fault terminal block” fault if the hardware configuration is stored or the module is hot-
inserted when the terminal block is not locked into place.
Sequence Store Failure Writing a very large hardware configuration to flash may cause a “Sequence Store
Failure” error. To work around this error, either:
1. Perform an explicit clear of flash prior to performing the write.
2. Increase the operation timeout used by Machine Edition prior to
performing the write.
IC694MDL754: Must Always configure 16 bits of module status when using this module. Configuring 0
configure module status bits bits of module status will result in invalid data in the module’s ESCP status bits.
IC695ALG600 Lead A configuration store operation fails if a channel is configured for 3-wire RTD with
Resistance Compensation Lead Resistance Compensation set to Disabled. A Loss of Module fault is logged
setting in the I/O Fault table at the end of the store operation. Recommendation: to
recover the lost module, change the configuration to enable Lead Resistance
Compensation and power-cycle the module.
C Toolkit PlcMemCopy This routine does allow the destination and source pointers to be outside of
Documentation Incorrect reference memory. If the destination points to discrete reference memory,
overrides and transitions are honored.
WinLoader may stop On computers running Windows 2000 and using some versions of Symantec
operating Antivirus protection, WinLoader will "lock up" if used in advanced mode. Recovery
requires cycling the computer's power.
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Logic and HWC not equal If the Hardware Config from Target 1, with Logic/Configuration Power-up Source
after power cycle and Data Source both set to “Always from Flash,” is stored in Flash, then Logic and
Hardware Config from Target 2, with Logic/Configuration Power-up Source both
set to “Always from RAM,” is stored to RAM and there is a good battery, then when
power is cycled the programmer may show that Logic and Hardware Config are not
equal.
The remedy is to clear Flash and then store the Logic and Hardware Config from
Target 2.
RX3i CMX/RMX does not For IC695CMX128/RMX128 modules, the automatic transmitter disable feature
disable transmitter when the currently does not work correctly when a controller goes to Stop/Halt mode. When
NIU goes to Stop/Halt mode. the NIU goes to Stop/Halt mode or fails and the automatic transmitter disable
feature is enabled the fiber optic transmitter should be turned off, breaking the
reflective memory link. When the feature is disabled the transmitter remains ON
and the reflective memory link will not be broken.
If this feature is enabled, the automatic transmitter disable feature does not work
when the NIU goes into Stop/Halt mode (such as after a software watchdog trip or
multi-bit ECC error detection) leaving the fiber optic transmitter ON. The fiber optic
transmitter is properly disabled if the NIU fails or is lost (for instance the NIU
hardware is removed, the NIU experiences a hardware watchdog event, or
displays a blink code such as a page fault).
This user-configurable feature is enabled by default. The feature may be disabled
by clearing bit 12 with a BUS_WRITE to region 3, offset 0x440.
WinLoader does not detect WinLoader does not detect if a PC's COM port is in use when attempting to
PC COM port in use when connect to a PACSystems NIU to perform a firmware upgrade. If the port is already
upgrading PACSystems NIU. in use it displays the status "trying to connect" followed by "waiting for target." To
proceed with the upgrade, press the "abort" button and disconnect the other
application that is using the COM port.
WinLoader does not display WinLoader does not display an error message if it cannot connect to the PACS
error when it can't connect NIU when attempting to connect to a PACSystems NIU to perform a firmware
serially with PACS NIU. upgrade. This occurs if the cable is physically not connected to the NIU or if the
NIU's serial port is not configured for the same baud as WinLoader. In this case
Winloader displays the status "trying to connect" followed by "waiting for target." To
proceed with the upgrade, press the "abort" button and correct the cable or baud
rate setting.
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Operating Notes
Subject Description
Undefined Symbols In Release 5.00 or later, if an attempt is made to download a C block containing undefined
in C Blocks symbols, the download will fail. Machine Edition will display the following message in the
Feedback Zone: Error 8097: Controller Error – Controller aborted the request [0x05][0xFF]
Prior to Release 5.00, C blocks containing undefined symbols could be successfully
downloaded, but if they were executed the NIU would transition to Stop/Halt mode.
Length of Serial I/O (Release 5.0 or later) The "Set Up Input Buffer Function" will always allocate a buffer
buffer containing 2049 bytes. This is one byte more than previous PACSystems releases.
LD-RX3i operations To perform a download to the ENIU, you must first connect to the ENIU. The connect and
download functions are now separate in Machine Edition LD.
Changing IP Address of Storing a hardware configuration with a new IP address to the RX3i while connected via
Ethernet Interface While Ethernet will succeed, then immediately disconnect because the RX3i is now using a different
Connected IP address than the Programmer. You must enter a new IP address in the Target Properties in
the Machine Edition Inspector window before reconnecting.
Duplicate Station The default serial protocol for the RX3i is Modbus RTU. The default Station Address is 1. If the
Address for Modbus Will ENIU is added to a multi-drop network, care must be taken that the ENIU is configured with a
Conflict with Other unique Station Address. Nodes with duplicate Station Addresses on the same network will not
Nodes work correctly.
Timer Operation Care should be taken when timers (ONDTR, TMR, and OFDTR) are used in program blocks
that are NOT called every sweep. The timers accumulate time across calls to the sub-block
unless they are reset. They function like timers operating in a program with a much slower
sweep than the timers in the main program block. For program blocks that are inactive for large
periods of time, the timers should be programmed to account for this catch up feature. Related
to this are timers that are skipped because of the use of the JUMP instruction. Timers that are
skipped will NOT catch up and will therefore not accumulate time in the same manner as if they
were executed every sweep.

Constant Sweep Constant Sweep time, when used, should be set at least 10 milliseconds greater than the
normal sweep time to avoid any over-sweep conditions when monitoring or performing on-line
changes with the programmer. Window completion faults will occur if the constant sweep
setting is not high enough.
Large Number of A large number of COMM_REQs (typically more than 8) sent to one module in the same sweep
COMMREQs Sent to may cause Module Software faults to be logged in the Controller fault table. The fault group is
Module in One Sweep MOD_OTHR_SOFTWR (16t, 10h) and the error code is COMMREQ_MB_FULL_START (2).
Causes Faults The “FT” output of the function block is also set. Recommendation: Spread multiple
COMMREQs to the same module across multiple sweeps so that fewer (typically 8 or less) are
sent to the module in each sweep. Also, check the FT output parameter for errors. If the FT
output is set (an error has been detected), the COMMREQ could be re-issued by the
application logic.
C Block Standard Math In C Blocks, standard math functions (e.g. sqrt, pow, asin, acos) do not set errno to the correct
Functions Do Not Set value and do not return the correct value if an invalid input is provided.
errno
Upgrading Firmware Upgrading NIU firmware with the WinLoader utility may fail when multiple IO modules are in the
main rack, due to the time required to power-cycle the rack system. If the upgrade fails, move
the NIU to a rack without IO modules and restart the upgrade process.
Winloader initial connect baud rate is fixed at 19200 baud. Note that the firmware download will
occur at 115.2K baud by default.
If you have hyperterm open on a port, and then try to use Winloader on the same port,
Winloader will often say “Waiting for Target” until the hyperterm session is closed.
Hot Swap Hot Swap of power supplies or ENIUs is not supported.
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Serial Port Configuration With the following combination of circumstances, it is possible to render serial communications
COMMREQs with the ENIU impossible:
User configuration disables the Run/Stop switch
User configures the power up mode to Run or Last
Logic is stored in FLASH and user configures ENIU to load from FLASH on power up
User application issues COMMREQs that set the protocol on both of the serial ports to
something that does not permit communications to the Machine Edition programmer.
Incorrect COMMREQ The program name for PACSystems is always "LDPROG1". When another program name is
status for invalid used in a COMMREQ accessing %L memory, an Invalid Block Name (05D5) error is generated.
program name
I/O Master and The first operation of the scan set on the master does not work after entering RUN mode. They
Slave operation work properly for subsequent scans. After downloading a new hardware configuration and logic,
a power cycle may be required to resume I/O operation.
Use Ethernet NIUs of similar performance in I/O networks.
Repeated power up/down cycles of an expansion backplane containing I/O slaves may
result in failure of the slaves’ operation, with the RDY LED off.
Lost count at power up The serial IO Processor (IC693APU305) will lose the first count after every power up or every
for Serial IO Processor time the module receives a configuration.
COMMREQ Status Prior to release 3.50, the NIU allowed configuration of COMMREQ Status Words in bit memory
Words Declared in Bit types on a non-byte-aligned boundary. The firmware adjusted references to the next-lowest
Memory Types Must Be byte boundary before updating status bits, overwriting the bits between the alignment boundary
Byte-Aligned and specified location. Now, COMMREQ Status Words in bit memory types must be byte-
aligned. Specify the appropriate aligned address (%I1) to ensure that the utilized location is
appropriate
Suspend IO Function In a 9070 the SUSPEND_IO function block suspends EGD in addition to IO Scan. In
Block does not Suspend PACSystems controllers the SUSPEND IO only suspends IO Scan.
EGD
STOP and RUN mode The PACSystems NIU receives requests to change between stop and run mode from many
transition priority different sources. These include (but are not limited to) Proficy Machine Edition, HMIs, the user
application, and the RUN/STOP switch. Since there are many potential sources for a mode
change request, it is possible to receive a new mode change request while another is already in
progress. When this occurs, the NIU evaluates the priority of the new mode change request
with the mode change that is in progress. If the new mode change request has an equal or
higher priority than the one already in progress, the NIU transitions to the new mode instead of
the one in progress. If, however, the new mode change request has a lower priority than the
one in progress, the new mode request is discarded and the NIU completes the mode change
that is in progress.
The sweep mode priorities are (listed from highest to lowest priority): STOP HALT, STOP
FAULT, STOP, and RUN. (Note: The IO ENABLED/DISABLED state is not part of the mode
priority evaluation.)
For example, a NIU is in RUN IO ENABLED mode and a Service Request 13 function block is
executed to place the NIU into STOP IO DISABLED mode. Before the transition to STOP IO
DISABLED is completed, the RUN/STOP switch is changed from RUN IO ENABLED to RUN IO
DISABLED. In this case, the NIU ignores the new request from the RUN/STOP switch to go to
RUN IO DISABLED mode because it is already processing a request to go to STOP IO
DISABLED mode and STOP mode has a higher priority than RUN mode.
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Installation in Hazardous Locations

EQUIPMENT LABELED WITH REFERENCE TO CLASS I, GROUPS A, B, C & D, DIV. 2 HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS IS
SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C, D OR NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I,
DIVISION 2;
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN OFF POWER BEFORE REPLACING OR
WIRING MODULES; AND
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NONHAZARDOUS.