PACSystems* RX3i

IC695NIU001 PLUS
GFK-2598H Ethernet Network Interface Unit
January 2016

*
The PACSystems RX3i Ethernet NIU PLUS, ▪ PACSystems RX7i and RX3i controllers can send
IC695NIU001, makes it possible to use PACSystems RX3i selected COMMREQs to the RX3i ENIU via EGD. The
and Series 90-30 I/O remotely on an Ethernet network. ENIU executes the COMMREQs and returns the results
to the controller.
Once set up by configuration, data exchange is completely
automatic. System control can be provided by any master ▪ During EGD configuration, RX3i Ethernet interfaces are
device capable of exchanging Ethernet Global Data identified by their Backplane/Slot locations.
(EGD). The Ethernet NIU automatically provides the
controller with status information in each exchange. The
▪ Supports display of module hardware revision, serial
number and date code in Machine Edition Logic
application program logic in the controller can monitor this Developer software.
status data, and issue appropriate commands to the
Ethernet NIU. ▪ Compliant with EU RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC using the
following exemptions identified in the Annex: 7a, 7c-I, &
An RX3i Ethernet NIU station consists of:
7c-III.
▪ an RX3i Universal Backplane (IC695CHS0xx)
▪ an RX3i power supply (IC695PSxxxx) NIU OK I/O FORCE
▪ the RX3i Ethernet NIU (IC695NIU001) NIU SCANNING I/O STATUS
▪ one or more RX3i Ethernet modules (IC695ETM001) OUTPUTS ENABLED SYS FAULT

▪ proprietary application software

COM1 COM2

▪ optional Series 90-30 expansion backplanes. RESET

NIU001+
▪ 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
PACSystems RX3i CPU. For a list of compatible products,
see the PACSystems RX3i Hardware and Installation COM 1
Manual, GFK-2314.
This module requires Machine Edition Logic Developer
software, version 5.51 or later.
Ethernet NIU001 PLUS Features
▪ 20Kbytes of optional local logic. Supports all
languages except C programming.
▪ 10 Mbytes of built-in flash memory for local user data
storage.
▪ Battery-backed Real Time Clock.
▪ In-system upgradeable firmware. COM 2
▪ Two serial ports: an RS-485 serial port and an
RS-232 serial port.
▪ Supports Ethernet communications via the backplane-
based Ethernet Interface module (IC695ETM001)
▪ Data exchange using EGD

▪ TCP/IP communication services using SRTP

▪ Comprehensive station management/diagnostic tools

▪ Supports operation with redundant controllers

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owners.
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Ethernet Global Data Features Ethernet NIU COMMREQ Support

The Ethernet NIU supports COMMREQs that are sent to it by
The Ethernet NIU communicates with its controller via
a C block application in a PACSystems RX7i or RX3i
EGD exchanges. One exchange is used to send outputs
controller. This feature is not available with other types of
to the ENIU and another exchange is used to send inputs
controllers. Ladder code in the RX7i or RX3i CPU interfaces
back to the controller. The ENIU supports receiving
to the C block. The C block sends COMMREQ commands to
outputs from redundant controllers. By sending the EGD
the Ethernet NIU in an Ethernet Global Data Exchange. The
exchange to a group address both controllers can receive
Ethernet NIU executes the COMMREQ and sends the results
the inputs. Up to 1300 bytes of outputs can be sent to a
back to the RX7i or RX3i using another EGD exchange. For
set of ENIUs from a controller. Each ENIU can send up to
more information, see the PACSystems RX3i Ethernet NIU
1300 bytes of inputs to the controller.
User’s Manual, GFK-2439.
A typical system might consist of a controller with five
ENIUs. The controller sends 1300 bytes of outputs and
each ENIU sends 100 bytes of inputs to the controller.
This typical system would have its I/O updates occur in
less than 25 milliseconds. If the controller scan time is
greater than 25 milliseconds, the update occurs at the
controller’s scan rate. This performance timing is a
guideline, not a guarantee, and assumes that there is no
other traffic on the Ethernet link to the I/O. Performance
data for other system configurations can be found in the
Ethernet NIU User’s Manual, GFK-2439.

Specifications for IC695NIU001 PLUS

Real Time Clock battery life Estimated 5 years. Battery must be replaced every 5 years on a regular
maintenance schedule.
Note: The module is shipped with a pull-tab on the battery. The pull-tab should be
removed before installing the module.
Power requirements +3.3 VDC: 0.52 Amps nominal
+5.0 VDC: 0.95 Amps nominal
Operating Temperature 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Floating point Yes
Boolean execution speed, 0.072 ms per 1000 Boolean instructions
typical
Embedded communications RS-232, RS-485
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
Ports RS-232 Serial Port
RS-485 Serial Port
External isolation recommended. (For details, see RS-485 Port Isolator, IC690ACC903,
GFK-1663.)
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.
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Ordering Information
Description Catalog Number
RX3i Ethernet Network Interface Unit, 1.1 GHz processor IC695NIU001
RX3i Ethernet Module IC695ETM001
Package with one IC695NIU001 and one IC695ETM001 IC695NTK001
Package with one IC695NIU001 and two IC695ETM001 modules IC695NTK002
Real Time Clock Battery IC690ACC001
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 Universal Backplane IC695CHS012
Rx3i Standard 16 Slot Universal Backplane IC695CHS016
Mini Converter Kit with Cable, RS-485/RS-232 IC690ACC901
RS-485 Port Isolator IC690ACC903
Note: For Conformal Coat option, please consult the factory for price and availability.

NIU Plus Battery and Switch Locations

Front View Rear View
NIU OK I/O FORCE
NIU SCANNING I/O STATUS
OUTPUTS ENABLED SYS FAULT
COM1 COM2

RESET
NIU001+

CPU
MODE
STOP

RUN IO
ENABLE
COM 1 RUN OUTPUT
DISABLE

COM 2

Switches
Run Stop, I/O Enabled
The Ethernet NIU Plus has two switches. The Reset switch is not used. The
three-position Run/Stop switch is located behind the protective door, as
shown above.
Unlike the Run/Stop switch on a CPU module, on an Ethernet NIU the use of
Stop, I/O Disabled
this switch is disabled by default. If the switch is to be used to control the Run
or Stop mode operation of the NIU, clear faults, and/or prevent writing to program memory or configuration, it must be enabled
on the Settings Tab of the Ethernet NIU configuration in the folder, and stored to the ENIU.
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Real Time Clock Battery

The NIU Plus is shipped with a real time clock (RTC) battery (IC690ACC001 installed, with a pull-tab on the battery. The
pull-tab should be removed before installing the module.
The RTC battery has an estimated life 5 years. Battery must be replaced every 5 years on a regular maintenance schedule.

Release History
Catalog Number Revision Comments
IC695NIU001-ADAD 7.15 The internal FLASH drive that holds the firmware and backs up user data updated
to a new vendor. This change address an issue in which a small percentage of
IC695NIU001 units may not properly power up after a power cycle. Revision
ADAD resolves this issue.
IC695NIU001-ACAD 7.15 Adds native support for the new Power Sync and Measurement module
(IC694PSM001) and resolves several issues. Also introduces new features to
augment security in the CPU firmware and Proficy Machine Edition software. For
details, see “New Features and Enhancements” on page 6 and “Problems
Resolved in Release 7.15” on page 8.
IC695NIU001-ACAC 7.14 Corrects an issue where executing a Run Mode Store, displaying the Proficy
Machine Edition Show Status window, or requesting data using the
PACSAnalyzer tool could cause discrete output modules to unexpectedly change
state momentarily (up to one PLC scan).
Corrects an issue that was introduced in release 7.13, which prevented
configuration of Modbus TCP on Ethernet modules.
IC695NIU001-ACAC 7.13 Corrects issues with Logic Write to Flash (Service Request 57).
IC695NIU001-ACAB 7.12 Corrects an issue that occurred when using half duplex (Modbus 2 wire)
communications. For details, see GFK-2598C.
IC695NIU001-ABAA 6.80 Agency requirement.
The new hardware is EU-ROHS compliant. For details, see GFK-2598B.
IC695NIU001-AAAA 6.80 Initial release of NIU001 PLUS with 1.1GHz processor
IC695NIU001-DP 6.01 Provides OEM protection in flash-based systems that do not use a battery. See
GFK-2419P for details and problems resolved.
IC695NIU001-DN 6.00 See GFK-2419N for new features and problems resolved.
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 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 See GFK-2419H for issues resolved.
IC695NIU001-BH 5.02 Refer to GFK-2419G for issues resolved.
IC695NIU001-BG 5.00 Refer to GFK-2419F for new features and issues resolved.
IC695NIU001-BF 3.83 Refer to GFK-2419E for new features and issues resolved.
IC695NIU001-BE 3.82 Refer to GFK-2419D for new features and issues resolved.
IC695NIU001-BD 3.81 Supports eight ETM modules in the main backplane.
IC695NIU001-AC 3.52 Refer to GFK-2419B for issues resolved.
IC695NIU001-AB 3.51 Refer to GFK-2419A for issues resolved.
IC695NIU001-AA 3.50 Initial release of NIU001.
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Important Product Information for this Release

Release 7.15 adds native support for the new Power Sync and Measurement module (IC694PSM001) and resolves several
issues. Also introduces new features to augment security in the CPU firmware and Proficy Machine Edition software.
For details, see “New Features and Enhancements” on page 6 and “Problems Resolved in Release 7.15” on page 8.

Upgrades
The NIU001 Plus can be upgraded to version 7.15 by installing upgrade kit 82A1779-MS10-000-A4, which can be downloaded
from http://www.ge-ip.com/support.
Note: NIU001 Plus firmware upgrades are not compatible with NIU001 classic hardware (C695NIU001-DR and earlier).

Functional Compatibility
Product Compatible Versions
Proficy* Machine Edition Logic Developer
RX3i release 7.15 enhanced security PME version 7.00 SIM 11 or later
RX3i release 6.80 PME version 6.50 or later
NIU001 Classic and NIU001 PLUS The NIU001 Classic and NIU001 Plus are interchangeable. An application
created for an NIU001 PLUS can be used with an NIU001 Classic and
vice versa.
Backplanes, power supplies, and system Power Sync and Measurement module, IC694PSM001.
modules Other modules as listed in the PACSystems RX3i System Manual,
GFK-2314, except as noted below.
Note: The NIU001 modules do not support the PMM335 motion
controller.
Series 90-30 Expansion Rack Series 90-30 expansion racks, both local and remote, are supported by
Compatibility the PACSystems RX3i.
The PACSystems RX3i ENIU does not operate in a Series 90-30 Rack.
Note: The RUN LED on the 90-30 Power Supply located in an expansion
rack (both local and remote) will not be illuminated when the RX3i
System is in RUN mode and there are only input modules in the
expansion rack. The RUN LED on the 90-30 Power Supply located in an
expansion rack (both local and remote) will be illuminated when the RX3i
System is in RUN mode and there are output modules in the expansion
rack.
Series 90-30 Main Rack Compatibility Series 90-30 Main Racks cannot be used in a PACSystems RX3i system.
Series 90-30 CPUs do not operate in PACSystemsRX3i Racks.
Isolated 24V power In applications that use the IC69xALG220/221/222, consult PACSystems
RX3i Hardware and Installation Manual, GFK-2314 for details of wiring
the 24V power.
COMMREQ to PBM300 In Release 3.0, the behavior of the COMMREQ fault output on a
COMMREQ sent to the PROFIBUS master module IC695PBM300 has
been changed to be compatible with the Series 90-30 CPU366
PROFIBUS Master. Previously, the fault output is enabled when the
module receives a COMMREQ and it is busy. Now, the busy condition
does not result in the fault output enabled.
Recommended IC200ALG240 revision When a VersaMax* system Genius* Network Interface Unit
(IC200GBI001) interoperates with a Genius Bus Controller located in a
PACSystems PLC, and the VersaMax system contains an IC200ALG240
Analog Input Module, it is recommended to update the IC200ALG240
firmware to Revision 1.10 or later. Use firmware update kit 44A752313-
G01, available in Knowledge Base Article i023269 at www.ge-
ip.com/support.
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Product Compatible Versions

Configuration of IC694MDL754 Always configure 16 bits of module status when using this module.
Configuring 0 bits of module status will result in invalid data in the
module’s ESCP status bits.
Compliance Units manufactured with date codes greater than 1129 are compliant with
EU RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC using the following exemptions identified
in the Annex: 7a, 7c-I, & 7c-III.

New Features and Enhancements in This Release

No new features are provided in the revision ADAD release for the updated FLASH drive.

New Features and Enhancements in Release 7.15

■ Support for the Power Sync and Measurement module (IC694PSM001) as a native module
The PSM001 monitors two independent three-phase power grids. It incorporates advanced digital signal processor (DSP)
technology to continuously process six voltage inputs and eight current inputs for each grid. Measurements include RMS
voltages, RMS currents, RMS power, frequency, and phase relationship between the phase voltages of both grids.
■ Additional Security Features – Enhanced Security. An optional Enhanced Security mode has been added to release
7.15 of the CPU firmware. Enhanced security mode requires version 7.0 SIM11 (or higher) of Proficy Machine Edition.
Enhanced Security Target Property
- Enables enhanced security features on an RX3i target. Requires a password to be created upon enabling and
requires the password to disable.
- Requires Passwords in HWC to be enabled.
- Adds an access control list tab to the CPU configuration.
- When switching to online the user is taken to Privilege Level 1.
- Activates a security icon when online.
Access Control / Data Protection
Upon enabling enhanced security (usage is optional), an access control list editor on the HWC tab will appear. This access
control list allows you to modify your register set that is available for non-local consumption (HMIs, other controllers, etc.).
When Enhanced Security mode is used, the default behavior is to make all register space not available for non-local
consumption. A user with an enhanced security project must publish the register space that needs to be accessed externally
as Read Only or Read/Write.
For Symbolic variables the tags are added to the access control list via the Publish property, which has been extended to
include a Read Only and Read/Write setting.
External Reads and Writes that do not exist in the table are rejected by the firmware.
Note: When requesting data from an external device, some drivers will packetize data to optimize communication. If a
request attempts to read a value that is not published, the entire packet will fail. A single fault has been added to
the fault table to help you understand a failed read/write. After addressing the fault, you must clear the fault in
order to try again.
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Manual Updates
The following information will be added to the next revision of the PACSystems CPU Reference Manual, GFK-2222.

Decoding an Access Control Fault (Fault Group 140, Error code 53)
If data access is prevented because of the Enhanced Security settings, the Controller logs a fault into the fault table. This fault
can be used to help diagnose access problems. To prevent overflowing the fault table, only one fault is logged until the fault
table is cleared.

Fault example
Location: 0.8 Date/Time: 07-07-2013 17:06:55.087
Group:140 INFO_CPU_SOFTWR - CPU software event
Error Code:53 Action:1 Task Num:3
Extra Data: 00 fa 02 a5 00 00 00 00 01 1e 06 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00
Meaning of this example fault
A 1-bit READ request beginning at %S7 was rejected due to an access violation.
Interpreting the Fault Extra Data
Bytes 1 through 8: Ignored when decoding a security-related fault.
Byte 9: The operation during which the fault occurred.
 01 (as in the example): Read
 02: Write
Byte 10: The hexadecimal value (HV) that represents a CPU memory area.

HV Memory area

08 %R (Register memory)

0A %AI (Analog input memory)

0C %AQ (Analog output memory)

10 %I (Discrete input memory)

12 %Q (Discrete output memory)

14 %T (Discrete temporary status memory)

16 %M (Discrete momentary internal memory)

18 %SA (Discrete system memory A)

1A %SB (Discrete system memory B)

1C %SC (Discrete system memory C)

1E %S (Discrete system memory)

38 %G (Genius global memory)

C4 %W (Bulk Memory)

Bytes 11–18: 0-based bit offset of the memory area being accessed. The 8-byte value is encoded in little endian format,
meaning that the byte values are reversed. In the example, the value is 0x0000000000000006, which is equal to 1-based bit
offset 7.
Bytes 19–22: The length in bits of data requested. In the example, 1 bit was requested.
Bytes 23–24: Ignored when decoding a security-related fault.
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NIU001+ Problems Resolved in Release 7.15

Subject Description
I/O Fault table flooded with faults when hot- If the new APU300 High-Speed Counter module was replaced via a
swapping new APU300 with old APU300 hot-swap operation with the old APU300, the I/O fault table would get
filled with faults reporting a Loss of I/O Module.
Loss of Module reported for MDL660 upon The –BC version of the MDL660 32-point input module
power-cycle (IC693MDL660-BC or IC694MDL660-BC), would intermittently be lost
upon power-cycle if used with high-speed models of the RX3i CPU.
These models include CPE305, CPE310, NIU001+, CPU315, CPU320,
and CRU320.
DSM324 reports a System error in the The DSM Motion Controller module would fail to read its Local Logic or
Module Status code upon powerup when Motion program from the CPU upon powerup if OEM protection was
OEM protection is active active. The DSM would report a System error (E022 or E023) in its
Module Status code.

Restrictions and Open Issues in this Release

Subject Description
The Ethernet module Very rarely, after experiencing multiple rapid power cycles, the CPU may fail to establish
fails to exchange EGD communication with one or more modules in the backplane at power up. When this occurs,
properly during power several pairs of "Loss of, or missing option module" and "Reset of option module" faults will
cycling be logged in the controller fault table.
If the module is an ETM, an event 30H is recorded in its station manager event log.
To recover from this issue, cycle power again.
Loss of power supplies A Loss of Power Supplies after firmware update may occur. This does not happen with all
after firmware update 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.
Hot Swapping some Occasionally during a hot insertion (hot swap) of IC695 Non-Isolated Analog Input Modules,
analog modules slowly input channels may take up to 2 seconds to reflect actual input values after the module ok bit
result in modules not is enabled in the module status word. This only occurs when hot insertion has been done
being recognized slowly (i.e. approximately 1.5 seconds to insert the module).
Ethernet disconnect If the Ethernet connection is broken during a word–for-word change, the programmer may
during Word for Word not allow a subsequent word-for-word change after reconnecting.
change Recommendation: go offline and then back online again.
Simultaneous clears, Multiple programmers may not change ENIU contents at the same time. The programming
loads and stores not software may generate an error during the operation. Simultaneous loads from a single
supported ENIU are allowed.
Hardware configuration If a hardware configuration is stored to flash and the name of the target is subsequently
Not Equal after changed in the programming software, the hardware configuration will go Not Equal and will
changing target name 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 Stop/Fault
Tables may need to be mode. If one of the tables contains a recurring fault, the order in which the tables are cleared
cleared twice to clear may be significant. Recommendation: if the ENIU is still in Stop/Fault mode after both tables
faulted state 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 from force on
storing initial value 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.
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Subject Description
Number of active The SNP request Return Controller Type and ID currently returns the number of active
programs returned as programs as zero.
zero
Serial I/O failure at 115K Rarely, data corruption errors occur during serial communications when running at 115K if
during heavy interrupt there is a heavy interrupt load on the ENIU. Recommendation: under heavy load
load applications, restrict serial communications to 57K or lower.
SNP ID not always Unlike the Series 90-30, the RX3i ENIU’s SNP ID does not appear in the Machine Edition
provided programmer Show Status display. Service Request 11 will always return zeros.
Second programmer While currently active in a Test and Edit session using Machine Edition on one PC, Machine
can change logic while Edition running on another PC is not prevented from storing new logic to the ENIU.
in Test & Edit mode
Must have logic if If no user logic exists in the CPU RAM when a write to flash is performed, the CPU may not
powering-up from flash 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.
Two loss of module Occasionally, the hot removal of the Universal Analog Input Module (IC695ALG600) results
faults for Universal in two “Loss of I/O Module” faults instead of one.
Analog Module
Power up of Series 90- As power is applied to a 90-30 High-Speed Counter, the "module ready" bit in the status bits
30 HSC module may returned each sweep from the module may not be set for as long as 20 seconds after the first
take up to 20 seconds 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 Intermittently during power-up, an Informational non-critical ENIU software fault may be
power up 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 %R, %W and %M cannot be used as I/O triggers.
Types for I/O Triggers
Possible Machine Infrequently, an attempt to connect a programmer to an ENIU via Ethernet is unsuccessful.
Edition inability to The normal connection retry dialog is not displayed. Recommendation: Reboot the computer
connect that is running the programmer.
SNP Update Datagram If an Update Datagram message requests 6 or fewer bits or bytes of data, the ENIU returns a
message 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
operation after power after a power cycle of either the expansion backplane or the main backplane.
cycle To restore GBC operation, power cycle the rack again.
Configuration of third- Do not specify a length of 0 in the configuration of a third-party module. The module will not
party modules work properly in the system.
Power supply status The ENIU reports a “Loss of or missing option module” fault for the IC695PSD140 RX3i
after ENIU firmware power supply following an update of ENIU firmware. The slot appears empty in the
update programmer’s online status detail view. The power supply continues to operate normally.
Recommendation: Power cycle to restore normal status reporting.
Power supply status Rarely, turning a power supply on or off may not result in an Add or Loss fault. Also, the slot
after power cycling 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 If the hardware configuration is stored from one target and logic is stored from a different
targets 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".
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Subject Description
Missing Loss of The IC695ALG600/608/616 analog input modules do not produce a “Loss of terminal block”
Terminal block fault 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 When downloading projects with very large hardware configurations or which use large
amounts of user memory, it is possible to encounter a controller Sequence Store Failure error
when writing the configuration to flash. To work around this error, either or both of the
following actions may be helpful:
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.
This is done by expanding the Additional Configuration in the Inspector window for the
target controller, and adjusting the Request Timeout. The timeout may need to be
increased to as much as 60,000 msec, depending on the amount of memory used and
the condition of the flash memory.
IC694MDL754: Must Always configure 16 bits of module status when using this module. Configuring 0 bits of
configure module module status will result in invalid data in the module’s ESCP status bits.
status bits
IC695ALG600 Lead A configuration store operation fails if a channel is configured for 3-wire RTD with Lead
Resistance Resistance Compensation set to Disabled. A Loss of Module fault is logged in the I/O Fault
Compensation setting 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.
WinLoader may stop On computers running Windows 2000 and using some versions of Symantec Antivirus
operating protection, WinLoader will "lock up" if used in advanced mode. Recovery requires cycling the
computer's power.
WinLoader does not WinLoader does not detect if a PC's COM port is in use when attempting to connect to a
detect PC COM port in PACSystems ENIU to perform a firmware upgrade. If the port is already in use it displays the
use when upgrading status "trying to connect" followed by "waiting for target." To proceed with the upgrade, press
PACSystems ENIU. the "abort" button and disconnect the other application that is using the COM port.
WinLoader does not WinLoader does not display an error message if it cannot connect to the ENIU when
display error when it attempting to connect to a PACSystems ENIU to perform a firmware upgrade. This occurs if
can't connect serially the cable is physically not connected to the ENIU or if the ENIU's serial port is not configured
with PACS ENIU. 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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Operational Notes
Subject Description
Firmware upgrades Firmware upgrades for modules in Slot 1 will only work for CPUs. Modules other than
using Slot 1 the CPU need to be in Slot 2 or higher to perform a firmware upgrade.
Interrupt block only When multiple interrupts are triggered during the interrupt latency period, it is possible
executed once if several that interrupt blocks will only be executed one time even though the interrupt trigger
interrupts are triggered has occurred more than once. The likelihood of this occurring will increase if the
in short interval system interrupt latency has increased due to the specific configuration and use of the
system.
This will not cause the CPU to miss a given interrupt; just consolidate the number of
times an interrupt block is executed, even though the interrupt stimulus had occurred
more than one time.
IC695NIU001+ The IC695NIU001+ has a different processor than was used on the IC695NIU001 and
performance performs differently for different types of operations.
differences from • Some function blocks will run faster and some will run slower on the NIU001+.
IC695NIU001 Overall it is expected that most applications will run faster with the new NIU001+,
but some specific projects may be slightly slower when using the new hardware.
• Access to Series 90-30 backplane modules is approximately 25% slower
compared to the IC695NIU001. For example the IC694DSM324 sweep impact is
about 350 microseconds greater in the main rack and about 250 microseconds
greater in an expansion rack when using the IC695NIU001+ compared to the
IC695NIU001.
• EGD performance is different on the new IC695NIU001+ when compared to the
IC695NIU001. In general consumed data exchanges with more than 31 bytes
contribute less sweep time impact and data exchanges with a size less than that
contribute slightly greater sweep impact. All produced exchanges on the
IC695NIU001+ have a slightly greater sweep impact compared to the
IC695NIU001.
EGD run mode store not Performing a run mode store of EGD to an ETM001 module with release 5.0 firmware
supported with ETM results in the Controller Fault Table filling up with “LAN System Software Fault” fault
firmware release 5.0 messages. This is due to the 5.0 release of ETM001 module being incompatible with
run mode store of EGD.
To resolve this issue, upgrade the ETM module firmware to the latest release available.
Error response 1 is no Prior to Release 6.70 for the RX3i, the Modbus RTU slave protocol would return an
longer returned for Invalid Function Code error response (1) upon receipt of a request with an invalid or
Modbus RTU requests undefined function code. Starting with Release 6.70, the Modbus RTU slave ignores
with invalid or undefined requests with an invalid or undefined function code, and no response is sent.
function code
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
Ethernet interface while via Ethernet will succeed, then immediately disconnect because the RX3i is now using
connected a different 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 address The default serial protocol for the RX3i is Modbus RTU. The default Station Address is
for Modbus will conflict 1. If the ENIU is added to a multi-drop network, care must be taken that the ENIU is
with other nodes configured with a unique Station Address. Nodes with duplicate Station Addresses on
the same network will not work correctly.
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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
COMMREQs sent to same sweep may cause Module Software faults to be logged in the Controller fault
module in one sweep table. The fault group is MOD_OTHR_SOFTWR (16t, 10h) and the error code is
causes faults COMMREQ_MB_FULL_START (2). 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.
Upgrading Firmware  Upgrading ENIU 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 ENIU 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.
Serial Port Configuration With the following combination of circumstances, it is possible to render serial
COMMREQs communications 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
status for invalid name is used in a COMMREQ accessing %L memory, an Invalid Block Name (05D5)
program name error is generated.
FANUC I/O Master and The first operation of the scan set on the master does not work after entering RUN
Slave operation mode. They work properly for subsequent scans. After downloading a new hardware
configuration and logic, a power cycle may be required to resume FANUC I/O
operation.
Use Ethernet NIUs of similar performance in FANUC I/O networks.
Repeated power up/down cycles of an expansion backplane containing FANUC 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
for Serial IO Processor every time the module receives a configuration.
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COMMREQ status words Prior to release 3.50, the ENIU allowed configuration of COMMREQ Status Words in
declared in bit memory bit memory types on a non-byte-aligned boundary. The firmware adjusted references
types must be byte- to the next-lowest byte boundary before updating status bits, overwriting the bits
aligned between the alignment boundary 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 Series 90-70 the SUSPEND_IO function block suspends EGD in addition to IO
block does not suspend Scan. In PACSystems controllers the SUSPEND IO suspends only the IO Scan.
EGD
STOP and RUN mode The PACSystems ENIU receives requests to change between stop and run mode
transition priority from many 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 ENIU
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 ENIU 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 ENIU 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,
an ENIU is in RUN IO ENABLED mode and a Service Request 13 function block is
executed to place the ENIU 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 ENIU 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.

UL Class 1 Division 2 & ATEX Zone 2 Hazardous Area Warnings

1. EQUIPMENT LABELED WITH REFERENCE TO CLASS I, GROUPS A, B, C, D, DIV. 2 HAZARDOUS AREAS IS
SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C, D OR NON–HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY.
2. WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR
CLASS I, DIVISION 2 & ATEX ZONE 2.
3. WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON–HAZARDOUS.

ATEX Zone 2 Hazardous Area Requirements

In order to maintain compliance with the ATEX Directive, a RX3i system located in a Zone 2 area (Category 3) must be
installed within a protective enclosure meeting the criteria detailed below:
• IP54 or greater, and
• Mechanical strength to withstand an impact energy of 3.5 Joules

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