User Manual

Micro820 Programmable Controllers

Catalog Numbers 2080-LC20-20QWB, 2080-LC20-20QBB, 2080-LC20-20AWB, 2080-LC20-20QWBR, 2080-
LC20-20QBBR, 2080-LC20-20AWBR
Important User Information
Solid-state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety
Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (publication SGI-1.1 available from
your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/) describes some
important differences between solid-state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference,
and also because of the wide variety of uses for solid-state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment
must satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from
the use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and
requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or
liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits, equipment, or
software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation,
Inc., is prohibited.
Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.

WARNING: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a hazardous
environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.

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property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the
consequence

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dangerous voltage may be present.

BURN HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that
surfaces may reach dangerous temperatures.

IMPORTANT Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product.

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 Preface
Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual. It provides
information concerning:
• who should use this manual
• the purpose of this manual
• related documentation
• supporting information for Micro800™

Who Should Use this Use this manual if you are responsible for designing, installing, programming, or
troubleshooting control systems that use Micro800 controllers.
Manual
You should have a basic understanding of electrical circuitry and familiarity with
relay logic. If you do not, obtain the proper training before using this product.

Purpose of this Manual This manual is a reference guide for Micro820 controllers. It describes the
procedures you use to install, wire, and troubleshoot your controller. This
manual:
• explains how to install and wire your controllers
• gives you an overview of the Micro800 controller system
Refer to the Online Help provided with Connected Components Workbench™
software for more information on programming your Micro800 controller.

Additional Resources These documents contain additional information concerning related Rockwell
Automation products.

Resource Description
Micro800 Plug-in Modules 2080-UM004 Information on features, configuration,
installation, wiring, and specifications for the
Micro800 plug-in modules.
Micro800 Programmable Controller External AC Information on mounting and wiring the optional
Power Supply Installation Instructions external power supply.
2080-IN001
Micro820 Programmable Controllers Installation Information on installing, mounting, and wiring
Instructions, 2080-IN009 the Micro820 controller.
Micro800 Remote LCD Installation Instructions, Information on installing, mounting, and wiring
2080-IN010 the Micro800 Remote LCD module.
Micro800 RS232/485 Isolated Serial Port Plug-in Information on mounting and wiring the
Module Wiring Diagrams 2080-WD002 Micro800 RS232/485 Isolated Serial Port Plug-in
Module.
Micro800 Non-isolated Unipolar Analog Input Information on mounting and wiring the
Plug-in Module Wiring Diagrams 2080-WD003 Micro800 Non-isolated Unipolar Analog Input
Plug-in Module.
Micro800 Non-isolated Unipolar Analog Output Information on mounting and wiring the
Plug-in Module Wiring Diagrams 2080-WD004 Micro800 Non-isolated Unipolar Analog Output
Plug-in Module.
Micro800 Non-isolated RTD Plug-in Module Information on mounting and wiring the
Wiring Diagrams 2080-WD005 Micro800 Non-isolated RTD Plug-in Module.

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Resource Description
Micro800 Non-isolated Thermocouple Plug-in Information on mounting and wiring the
Module Wiring Diagrams 2080-WD006 Micro800 Non-isolated Thermocouple Plug-in
Module.
Micro800 Memory Backup and High Accuracy Information on mounting and wiring the
RTC Plug-In Module Wiring Diagrams Micro800 Memory Backup and High Accuracy
2080-WD007 RTC Plug-In Module.
Micro800 6-Channel Trimpot Analog Input Plug-In Information on mounting and wiring the
Module Wiring Diagrams 2080-WD008 Micro800 6-Channel Trimpot Analog Input Plug-In
Module.
Micro800 Digital Relay Output Plug-in Module Information on mounting and wiring the
Wiring Diagrams 2080-WD010 Micro800 Digital Relay Output Plug-in Module.
Micro800 Digital Input, Output, and Combination Information on mounting and wiring the
Plug-in Modules Wiring Diagrams 2080-WD011 Micro800 Digital Input, Output, and Combination
Plug-in Modules.
Micro800 High Speed Counter Plug-in Module, Information on mounting and wiring the High
2080-WD012 Speed Counter Plug-in module.
Micro800 DeviceNet Plug-in Module, Information on mounting and wiring the
2080-WD013 Micro800 DeviceNet plug-in module.
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Provides general guidelines for installing a
Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1 Rockwell Automation industrial system.
Product Certifications website, http:// Provides declarations of conformity, certificates,
www.rockwellautomation.com/products/ and other certification details.
certification/
Application Considerations for Solid-State A description of important differences between
Controls SGI-1.1 solid-state programmable controller products
and hard-wired electromechanical devices.
National Electrical Code - Published by the An article on wire sizes and types for grounding
National Fire Protection Association of Boston, electrical equipment.
MA.
Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation Glossary A glossary of industrial automation terms and
AG-7.1 abbreviations.

You can view or download publications at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/

literature/. To order paper copies of technical documentation, contact your local
Rockwell Automation distributor or sales representative.
You can download the latest version of Connected Components Workbench for
your Micro800 at the URL below.
http://ab.rockwellautomation.com/Programmable-Controllers/Connected-
Components-Workbench-Software.

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 Table of Contents
Preface Who Should Use this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Purpose of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 1
Hardware Overview Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Inputs and Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Embedded microSD (Micro Secure Digital) Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Embedded RS232/RS485 Serial Port Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Embedded Ethernet Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2
About Your Controller Programming Software for Micro800 Controllers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Obtain Connected Components Workbench. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Use Connected Components Workbench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Agency Certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Compliance to European Union Directives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
EMC Directive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Low Voltage Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Environment and Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
North American Hazardous Location Approval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Disconnecting Main Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Periodic Tests of Master Control Relay Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Isolation Transformers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power Supply Inrush. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Loss of Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Input States on Power Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Other Types of Line Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Preventing Excessive Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Master Control Relay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using Emergency-Stop Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Schematic (Using IEC Symbols) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Schematic (Using ANSI/CSA Symbols) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 3
Install Your Controller Controller Mounting Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Module Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DIN Rail Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Panel Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Panel Mounting Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Connect the Controller to an EtherNet/IP Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Install the microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Install the 2080-REMLCD Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Chapter 4
Wire Your Controller Wiring Requirements and Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Wire Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Use Surge Suppressors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Recommended Surge Suppressors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Grounding the Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Controller I/O Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Minimize Electrical Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Analog Channel Wiring Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Minimize Electrical Noise on Analog Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Grounding Your Analog Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Wiring Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Wiring Analog Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Chapter 5
Communication Connections Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Supported Communication Protocols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Modbus RTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Modbus/TCP Client/Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
CIP Symbolic Client/Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
CIP Client Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
CIP Communications Pass-thru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Examples of Supported Architectures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Use Modems with Micro800 Controllers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Making a DF1 Point-to-Point Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Construct Your Own Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Configure Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Configure CIP Serial Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Configure Modbus RTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Configure ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Configure Ethernet Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Ethernet Host Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Chapter 6
Program Execution in Micro800 Overview of Program Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Execution Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Controller Load and Performance Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Periodic Execution of Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Power Up and First Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Variable Retention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Memory Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Guidelines and Limitations for Advanced Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Chapter 7
Controller Security Exclusive Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Password Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Work with a Locked Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Upload from a Password-Protected Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Debug a Password-Protected Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Download to a Password-Protected Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Transfer Controller Program and Lock Receiving Controller. . . . . 59
Back Up a Password-Protected Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Configure Controller Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Recover from a Lost Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Chapter 8
Using the Micro800 Remote LCD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
USB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Text Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Navigate the Remote LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
User-defined Screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Backup and Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Hardware Features, Installation, and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Chapter 9
Using microSD Cards Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Project Backup and Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Backup and Restore Directory Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Powerup Settings in ConfigMeFirst.txt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
General Configuration Rules in ConfigMeFirst.txt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
ConfigMeFirst.txt Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Datalog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Datalog Directory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Datalog Function (DLG) Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Recipe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Recipe Directory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Recipe Function (RCP) Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Quickstart Projects for Datalog and Recipe Function Blocks . . . . . . . . . 87
Use the Datalog Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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Use the Recipe Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Appendix A
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Appendix B
Troubleshooting Status Indicators on the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Error Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Controller Error Recovery Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Calling Rockwell Automation for Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Appendix C
Quickstarts Flash Upgrade Your Micro800 Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Establish Communications between RSLinx and a Micro820 Controller
through USB Port on 2080-REMLCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Configure Controller Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Set Controller Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Change Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Clear Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Forcing I/Os . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Checking if Forces (locks) are Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
I/O Forces After a Power Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Appendix D
IPID Function Block How to Autotune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
How Autotune Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Troubleshooting an Autotune Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
PID Application Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
PID Code Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Appendix F
Modbus Mapping for Micro800 Modbus Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Endian Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Mapping Address Space and supported Data Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Example 1, PanelView Component HMI (Master) to Micro800
(Slave) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Example 2, Micro800 (Master) to PowerFlex 4M Drive (Slave) . . 145
Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Index

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Hardware Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the Micro820 hardware features. It has the
following topics:

Topic Page
Hardware Features 1
Embedded microSD (Micro Secure Digital) Card Slot 3
Embedded RS232/RS485 Serial Port Combo 3
Embedded Ethernet Support 4

Hardware Features Micro820 controllers are 20-point economical brick style controllers with
embedded inputs and outputs. These controllers can accommodate up to two
plug-in modules and can connect to a remote LCD (2080-REMLCD) for
configuring. The Micro820 controller also has a microSD™ card slot for project
backup and restore, and datalog and recipe.

IMPORTANT The Micro820 controller supports all Micro800 plug-in modules, except
for the 2080-MEMBAK-RTC.
For more information, see Micro800 Plug-in Modules User, publication
2080-UM004.

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For information on the REMLCD module, see Using the Micro800 Remote
LCD on page 63.

The controller also accommodates any class 2 rated 24V DC output power
supply that meets minimum specifications such as the optional Micro800 power
supply.

Micro820 Controllers

Optional power supply slot Mounting screw hole

Plug-in latch

Removable/fixed terminal blocks

RS232/RS485 non-isolated 40-pin high-speed plug-in

combo serial ports connector slot

Status indicators

Power supply

microSD (Micro
Secure Digital)
card slot

46206
RJ-45 Ethernet
connector port Removable/fixed terminal blocks
Mounting feet
DIN rail mounting latch

ATTENTION: Removable terminal blocks are available on catalog

numbers that end in R (for example, 2080-LC20-20QBBR). Fixed terminal
blocks are available on catalog numbers that do not end in R (for example,
2080-LC20-20QBB).

Status Indicators

Input status

Run status Fault status

Force status Comm status
ENET status SD status

Output status

46207

See Troubleshooting on page 111 for descriptions of status indicator operation.

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Inputs and Outputs

Number and Types of Inputs/Outputs for Micro820 Controllers
Controller Catalogs Inputs Outputs Analog Out Analog In PWM
Family 0…10V DC 0…10V (shared Support
120V AC 120 / 24V DC Relay 24V DC 24V DC
with DC In)
240V AC Source Sink
Micro820 2080-LC20-20QBB – – 12 7 – 1 4 1
2080-LC20-20QWB – – 12 7 – – 1 4 –
2080-LC20-20AWB 8 – 4 7 – – 1 4 –
2080-LC20-20QBBR – – 12 – 7 – 1 4 1
2080-LC20-20QWBR – – 12 7 – – 1 4 –
2080-LC20-20AWBR 8 – 4 7 – 1 4 –

Embedded microSD (Micro Secure Digital) Card Slot

Micro820 controllers support microSD cards through an embedded microSD
card slot. It supports Class 6 and 10 SDSC and SDHC microSD cards, with
FAT32/16 formats, 32 GB maximum size. Industrial grade cards such as Swissbit
S-200u/S300u are recommended. The microSD file system supports only one file
partition. Class 4 cards are not supported.

The microSD card is primarily used for project backup and restore, as well as
datalog and recipe functions. It can also be used to configure powerup settings
(such as controller mode, IP address, and so on) through an optional
ConfigMeFirst.txt file.

For more information, see Using microSD Cards on page 73.

To help you troubleshoot microSD card-related errors, see Troubleshooting on

page 111.

Embedded RS232/RS485 Serial Port Combo

The Micro820 controller supports an embedded non-isolated RS232/RS485

combo communications port. Only one port (RS232 or RS485) can work at any
given time. The baud rate of this port supports up to 38.4 K.

The communication port uses a 6-pin 3.5 mm terminal block with pin definition
shown in the following table.

IMPORTANT Serial port cables should not exceed 3 m length.

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RS232/RS485 Serial Port Pin Definition

D+ G Tx
Pin Definition RS485 RS232
1 2 3 4 5 6 Example Example
D- Rx G

1 RS485+ RS485+ (not used)

2 RS485- RS485- (not used)
3 GND GND GND
4 RS232 input (receiver) (not used) RxD
5 RS232 output (driver) (not used) TxD
6 GND GND GND

The communication port (both RS232 and RS485) are non-isolated. The signal
ground of the port is not isolated to the logic ground of the controller.

The RS232 port supports connection to the Micro800 Remote LCD module
(2080-REMLCD).
REMLCD to Micro820 Serial Port Terminal Block Wiring
REMLCD Serial Port Micro820 Serial Port
Terminal Block Terminal Block
Signal Pin Pin Signal
number number
RS232 TX 1 <--------> 4 RX RS232
RS232 RX 2 <--------> 5 TX RS232
RS232 G 3 <--------> 6 G RS232

Embedded Ethernet Support

A 10/100 Base-T Port is available for connection to an Ethernet network through

any standard RJ-45 Ethernet cable.

RJ-45 Ethernet Port Pin Mapping

Contact Signal Direction Primary RJ-45 connector
Number Function
1 TX+ OUT Transmit data +
1
2 TX- OUT Transmit data -
3 RX+ IN Receive data +
8
4 – – –
5 – – –
46210
6 RX- IN Receive data -
7 – – –
8 – – –

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Ethernet port pin-to-pin connection

1 white-orange
2 orange
3 white-green
4 blue

5 white-blue
6 green
7 white-brown
8 brown

1 white-orange
2 orange
3 white-green
4 blue

5 white-blue
6 green
7 white-brown
8 brown 46223

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Notes:

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About Your Controller

Programming Software for Connected Components Workbench is a set of collaborative tools supporting
Micro800 controllers. It is based on Rockwell Automation and Microsoft Visual
Micro800 Controllers Studio technology and offers controller programming, device configuration and
integration with HMI editor. Use this software to program your controllers,
configure your devices and design your operator interface applications.

Connected Components Workbench provides a choice of IEC 61131-3

programming languages (ladder diagram, function block diagram, structured
text) with user defined function block support that optimizes machine control.

Obtain Connected Components Workbench

A free download is available at:

http://ab.rockwellautomation.com/Programmable-Controllers/Connected-
Components-Workbench-Software

Use Connected Components Workbench

To help you program your controller through the Connected Components

Workbench software, you can refer to the Connected Components Workbench
Online Help (it comes with the software).

Agency Certifications • UL Listed Industrial Control Equipment, certified for US and Canada.
UL Listed for Class I, Division 2 Group A,B,C,D Hazardous Locations,
certified for U.S. and Canada.
• CE marked for all applicable directives
• C-Tick marked for all applicable acts
• KC - Korean Registration of Broadcasting and Communications
Equipment, compliant with: Article 58-2 of Radio Waves Act, Clause 3.

Compliance to European This product has the CE mark and is approved for installation within the
European Union and EEA regions. It has been designed and tested to meet the
Union Directives following directives.

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EMC Directive

This product is tested to meet Council Directive 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic

Compatibility (EMC) and the following standards, in whole or in part,
documented in a technical construction file:
• EN 61131-2; Programmable Controllers (Clause 8, Zone A & B)
• EN 61131-2; Programmable Controllers (Clause 11)
• EN 61000-6-4
EMC - Part 6-4: Generic Standards - Emission Standard for Industrial
Environments
• EN 61000-6-2
EMC - Part 6-2: Generic Standards - Immunity for Industrial
Environments

This product is intended for use in an industrial environment.

Low Voltage Directive

This product is tested to meet Council Directive 2006/95/ECLow Voltage, by

applying the safety requirements of EN 61131-2 Programmable Controllers, Part
2 - Equipment Requirements and Tests.

For specific information required by EN 61131-2, see the appropriate sections in

this publication, as well as the following Allen-Bradley publications:
• Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines for Noise
Immunity, publication 1770-4.1.
• Guidelines for Handling Lithium Batteries, publication AG-5.4
• Automation Systems Catalog, publication B115

Installation Considerations Most applications require installation in an industrial enclosure (Pollution

Degree 2(1)) to reduce the effects of electrical interference (Over Voltage
Category II(2)) and environmental exposure.

Locate your controller as far as possible from power lines, load lines, and other
sources of electrical noise such as hard-contact switches, relays, and AC motor
drives. For more information on proper grounding guidelines, see the Industrial
Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines publication 1770-4.1.

(1) Pollution Degree 2 is an environment where normally only non-conductive pollution occurs except that
occassionally temporary conductivity caused by condensation shall be expected.

(2) Overvoltage Category II is the load level section of the electrical distribution system. At this level, transient
voltages are controlled and do not exceed the impulse voltage capability of the products insulation.

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WARNING: When used in a Class I, Division 2, hazardous location, this equipment must be mounted in a
suitable enclosure with proper wiring method that complies with the governing electrical codes.
WARNING: If you connect or disconnect the serial cable with power applied to this module or the serial
device on the other end of the cable, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous
location installations. Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.
WARNING: The local programming terminal port is intended for temporary use only and must not be
connected or disconnected unless the area is assured to be nonhazardous.
WARNING: Exposure to some chemicals may degrade the sealing properties of materials used in the
Relays. It is recommended that the User periodically inspect these devices for any degradation of
properties and replace the module if degradation is found.
WARNING: If you insert or remove the plug-in module while backplane power is on, an electrical arc can
occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. Be sure that power is removed or
the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.
WARNING: When you connect or disconnect the Removable Terminal Block (RTB) with field side power
applied, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations.
WARNING: Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.

ATTENTION: To comply with the CE Low Voltage Directive (LVD), this equipment must be powered from a
source compliant with the following: Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) or Protected Extra Low Voltage (PELV).
ATTENTION: To comply with UL restrictions, this equipment must be powered from a Class 2 source.
ATTENTION: Be careful when stripping wires. Wire fragments that fall into the controller could cause
damage. Once wiring is complete, make sure the controller is free of all metal fragments.
ATTENTION: Electrostatic discharge can damage semiconductor devices inside the module. Do not touch
the connector pins or other sensitive areas.
ATTENTION: The serial cables are not to exceed 3.0 m (9.84 ft).
ATTENTION: Do not wire more than 2 conductors on any single terminal.
ATTENTION: Do not remove the Removable Terminal Block (RTB) until power is removed.

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Environment and Enclosure

This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial
environment, in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined in IEC
60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 m (6562 ft) without derating.

This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment

according to IEC/CISPR 11. Without appropriate precautions, there may be
difficulties with electromagnetic compatibility in residential and other
environments due to conducted and radiated disturbances.

This equipment is supplied as open-type equipment. It must be mounted

within an enclosure that is suitably designed for those specific
environmental conditions that will be present and appropriately designed
to prevent personal injury resulting from accessibility to live parts. The
enclosure must have suitable flame-retardant properties to prevent or
minimize the spread of flame, complying with a flame spread rating of
5VA, V2, V1, V0 (or equivalent) if non-metallic. The interior of the enclosure
must be accessible only by the use of a tool. Subsequent sections of this
publication may contain additional information regarding specific
enclosure type ratings that are required to comply with certain product
safety certifications.

In addition to this publication, see:

• Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, Rockwell

Automation publication 1770-4.1, for additional installation requirements.
• NEMA Standard 250 and IEC 60529, as applicable, for explanations of the
degrees of protection provided by different types of enclosure.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which can cause
internal damage and affect normal operation. Follow these guidelines
when you handle this equipment:

• Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.

• Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
• Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards.
• Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
• Use a static-safe workstation, if available.
• Store the equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging when not in use.

Safety Considerations Safety considerations are an important element of proper system installation.
Actively thinking about the safety of yourself and others, as well as the condition

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of your equipment, is of primary importance. We recommend reviewing the

following safety considerations.

North American Hazardous Location Approval

The following information applies when operating this equipment Informations sur l’utilisation de cet équipement en environnements
in hazardous locations: dangereux:
Products marked "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" are suitable for use in Class I Les produits marqués "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" ne conviennent qu'à une
Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D, Hazardous Locations and nonhazardous utilisation en environnements de Classe I Division 2 Groupes A, B, C, D
locations only. Each product is supplied with markings on the rating dangereux et non dangereux. Chaque produit est livré avec des marquages
nameplate indicating the hazardous location temperature code. When sur sa plaque d'identification qui indiquent le code de température pour les
combining products within a system, the most adverse temperature code environnements dangereux. Lorsque plusieurs produits sont combinés dans
(lowest "T" number) may be used to help determine the overall un système, le code de température le plus défavorable (code de
temperature code of the system. Combinations of equipment in your température le plus faible) peut être utilisé pour déterminer le code de
system are subject to investigation by the local Authority Having température global du système. Les combinaisons d'équipements dans le
Jurisdiction at the time of installation. système sont sujettes à inspection par les autorités locales qualifiées au
moment de l'installation.
EXPLOSION HAZARD RISQUE D’EXPLOSION
• Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been • Couper le courant ou s'assurer que l'environnement est classé
removed or the area is known to be nonhazardous. non dangereux avant de débrancher l'équipement.
• Do not disconnect connections to this equipment unless • Couper le courant ou s'assurer que l'environnement est classé
power has been removed or the area is known to be non dangereux avant de débrancher les connecteurs. Fixer tous
nonhazardous. Secure any external connections that mate to les connecteurs externes reliés à cet équipement à l'aide de vis,
this equipment by using screws, sliding latches, threaded loquets coulissants, connecteurs filetés ou autres moyens
connectors, or other means provided with this product. fournis avec ce produit.
• Substitution of any component may impair suitability for • La substitution de tout composant peut rendre cet équipement
Class I, Division 2. inadapté à une utilisation en environnement de Classe I,
Division 2.
• If this product contains batteries, they must only be changed
in an area known to be nonhazardous. • S'assurer que l'environnement est classé non dangereux avant
de changer les piles.

Disconnecting Main Power

WARNING: Explosion Hazard

Do not replace components, connect equipment, or disconnect equipment
unless power has been switched off.

The main power disconnect switch should be located where operators and
maintenance personnel have quick and easy access to it. In addition to
disconnecting electrical power, all other sources of power (pneumatic and
hydraulic) should be de-energized before working on a machine or process
controlled by a controller.

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Safety Circuits

WARNING: Explosion Hazard

Do not connect or disconnect connectors while circuit is live.

Circuits installed on the machine for safety reasons, like overtravel limit switches,
stop push buttons, and interlocks, should always be hard-wired directly to the
master control relay. These devices must be wired in series so that when any one
device opens, the master control relay is de-energized, thereby removing power to
the machine. Never alter these circuits to defeat their function. Serious injury or
machine damage could result.

Power Distribution

There are some points about power distribution that you should know:
• The master control relay must be able to inhibit all machine motion by
removing power to the machine I/O devices when the relay is de-
energized. It is recommended that the controller remain powered even
when the master control relay is de-energized.
• If you are using a DC power supply, interrupt the load side rather than the
AC line power. This avoids the additional delay of power supply turn-off.
The DC power supply should be powered directly from the fused
secondary of the transformer. Power to the DC input and output circuits
should be connected through a set of master control relay contacts.

Periodic Tests of Master Control Relay Circuit

Any part can fail, including the switches in a master control relay circuit. The
failure of one of these switches would most likely cause an open circuit, which
would be a safe power-off failure. However, if one of these switches shorts out, it
no longer provides any safety protection. These switches should be tested
periodically to assure they will stop machine motion when needed.

Power Considerations The following explains power considerations for the micro controllers.

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Isolation Transformers

You may want to use an isolation transformer in the AC line to the controller.
This type of transformer provides isolation from your power distribution system
to reduce the electrical noise that enters the controller and is often used as a step-
down transformer to reduce line voltage. Any transformer used with the
controller must have a sufficient power rating for its load. The power rating is
expressed in volt-amperes (VA).

Power Supply Inrush

During power-up, the Micro800 power supply allows a brief inrush current to
charge internal capacitors. Many power lines and control transformers can supply
inrush current for a brief time. If the power source cannot supply this inrush
current, the source voltage may sag momentarily.

The only effect of limited inrush current and voltage sag on the Micro800 is that
the power supply capacitors charge more slowly. However, the effect of a voltage
sag on other equipment should be considered. For example, a deep voltage sag
may reset a computer connected to the same power source. The following
considerations determine whether the power source must be required to supply
high inrush current:
• The power-up sequence of devices in a system.
• The amount of the power source voltage sag if the inrush current cannot be
supplied.
• The effect of voltage sag on other equipment in the system.

If the entire system is powered-up at the same time, a brief sag in the power source
voltage typically will not affect any equipment.

Loss of Power Source

The optional Micro800 AC power supply is designed to withstand brief power

losses without affecting the operation of the system. The time the system is
operational during power loss is called program scan hold-up time after loss of
power. The duration of the power supply hold-up time depends on power
consumption of controller system, but is typically between 10 milliseconds and 3
seconds.

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Input States on Power Down

The power supply hold-up time as described above is generally longer than the
turn-on and turn-off times of the inputs. Because of this, the input state change
from “On” to “Off ” that occurs when power is removed may be recorded by the
processor before the power supply shuts down the system. Understanding this
concept is important. The user program should be written to take this effect into
account.

Other Types of Line Conditions

Occasionally the power source to the system can be temporarily interrupted. It is

also possible that the voltage level may drop substantially below the normal line
voltage range for a period of time. Both of these conditions are considered to be a
loss of power for the system.

Preventing Excessive Heat For most applications, normal convective cooling keeps the controller within the
specified operating range. Ensure that the specified temperature range is
maintained. Proper spacing of components within an enclosure is usually
sufficient for heat dissipation.

In some applications, a substantial amount of heat is produced by other

equipment inside or outside the enclosure. In this case, place blower fans inside
the enclosure to assist in air circulation and to reduce “hot spots” near the
controller.

Additional cooling provisions might be necessary when high ambient

temperatures are encountered.

TIP Do not bring in unfiltered outside air. Place the controller in an enclosure
to protect it from a corrosive atmosphere. Harmful contaminants or dirt
could cause improper operation or damage to components. In extreme
cases, you may need to use air conditioning to protect against heat build-
up within the enclosure.

Master Control Relay A hard-wired master control relay (MCR) provides a reliable means for
emergency machine shutdown. Since the master control relay allows the
placement of several emergency-stop switches in different locations, its
installation is important from a safety standpoint. Overtravel limit switches or
mushroom-head push buttons are wired in series so that when any of them opens,
the master control relay is de-energized. This removes power to input and output
device circuits. Refer to the figures on pages 17 and 18.

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WARNING: Never alter these circuits to defeat their function

since serious injury and/or machine damage could result.

TIP If you are using an external DC power supply, interrupt the DC output
side rather than the AC line side of the supply to avoid the additional
delay of power supply turn-off.
The AC line of the DC output power supply should be fused.
Connect a set of master control relays in series with the DC power
supplying the input and output circuits.

Place the main power disconnect switch where operators and maintenance
personnel have quick and easy access to it. If you mount a disconnect switch
inside the controller enclosure, place the switch operating handle on the outside
of the enclosure, so that you can disconnect power without opening the
enclosure.

Whenever any of the emergency-stop switches are opened, power to input and
output devices should be removed.

When you use the master control relay to remove power from the external I/O
circuits, power continues to be provided to the controller’s power supply so that
diagnostic indicators on the processor can still be observed.

The master control relay is not a substitute for a disconnect to the controller. It is
intended for any situation where the operator must quickly de-energize I/O
devices only. When inspecting or installing terminal connections, replacing
output fuses, or working on equipment within the enclosure, use the disconnect
to shut off power to the rest of the system.

TIP Do not control the master control relay with the controller. Provide the
operator with the safety of a direct connection between an emergency-
stop switch and the master control relay.

Using Emergency-Stop Switches

When using emergency-stop switches, adhere to the following points:

• Do not program emergency-stop switches in the controller program. Any
emergency-stop switch should turn off all machine power by turning off
the master control relay.
• Observe all applicable local codes concerning the placement and labeling
of emergency-stop switches.

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• Install emergency-stop switches and the master control relay in your

system. Make certain that relay contacts have a sufficient rating for your
application. Emergency-stop switches must be easy to reach.
• In the following illustration, input and output circuits are shown with
MCR protection. However, in most applications, only output circuits
require MCR protection.

The following illustrations show the Master Control Relay wired in a grounded
system.

TIP In most applications input circuits do not require MCR protection;

however, if you need to remove power from all field devices, you must
include MCR contacts in series with input power wiring.

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Schematic (Using IEC Symbols)

L1 L2
230V AC

Disconnect
Fuse MCR
230V AC
I/O
Circuits
Isolation Operation of either of these contacts will
Transformer remove power from the external I/O Master Control Relay (MCR)
115V AC circuits, stopping machine motion. Cat. No. 700-PK400A1
X1 X2
or 230V AC Emergency-Stop Suppressor
Stop Start
Fuse Push Button Overtravel Cat. No. 700-N24
Limit Switch
MCR

Suppr.
MCR

MCR
115V AC or
230V AC
I/O Circuits
DC Power Supply.
Use IEC 950/EN 60950
_ MCR
+ 24V DC
(Lo) (Hi)
I/O
Line Terminals: Connect to terminals of Power Circuits
Supply Line Terminals: Connect to 24V DC terminals of
Power Supply
44564

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Schematic (Using ANSI/CSA Symbols)

L1 L2
230V AC

Disconnect
Fuse MCR
230V AC
Output
Circuits

Isolation Operation of either of these contacts will

Transformer remove power from the external I/O Master Control Relay (MCR)
circuits, stopping machine motion.
X1 115V AC or X2 Cat. No. 700-PK400A1
230V AC Emergency-Stop Suppressor
Push Button Start Cat. No. 700-N24
Fuse Overtravel Stop
Limit Switch
MCR

Suppr.
MCR

MCR
115V AC or
230V AC
I/O Circuits
DC Power Supply. Use
NEC Class 2 for UL
Listing. MCR
_ +
(Lo) (Hi) 24 V DC
I/O
Line Terminals: Connect to terminals of Power Circuits
Supply
Line Terminals: Connect to 24V DC terminals of
Power Supply
44565

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Install Your Controller

This chapter serves to guide the user on installing the controller. It includes the
following topics.

Topic Page
Controller Mounting Dimensions 19
Connect the Controller to an EtherNet/IP Network 21
Module Spacing 20
DIN Rail Mounting 20
Panel Mounting 20
Panel Mounting Dimensions 21
Install the microSD Card 22
Install the 2080-REMLCD Module 23

Controller Mounting Mounting dimensions do not include mounting feet or DIN rail latches.
Dimensions
104 (4.09) 75 (2.95)

90 (3.54)

46205

Measurements in millimeters (inches)

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Module Spacing

Maintain spacing from enclosure walls, wireways, and adjacent equipment. Allow
50.8 mm (2 in.) of space on all sides. This provides ventilation and electrical
isolation. If optional accessories/modules are attached to the controller, such as
the power supply 2080-PS120-240VAC or expansion I/O modules, make sure
that there is 50.8 mm (2 in.) of space on all sides after attaching the optional
parts.

DIN Rail Mounting

The module can be mounted using the following DIN rails: 35 x 7.5 x 1 mm and
35 x 15 mm (EN 50 022 - 35 x 7.5 and EN 50 022 - 35 x 15).
TIP For environments with greater vibration and shock concerns, use the
panel mounting method, instead of DIN rail mounting.

Before mounting the module on a DIN rail, use a flat-blade screwdriver in the
DIN rail latch and pry it downwards until it is in the unlatched position.

1. Hook the top of the DIN rail mounting area of the controller onto the
DIN rail, and then press the bottom until the controller snaps onto the
DIN rail.
2. Push the DIN rail latch back into the latched position.
Use DIN rail end anchors (Allen-Bradley part number 1492-EAJ35 or
1492-EAHJ35) for vibration or shock environments.

To remove your controller from the DIN rail, pry the DIN rail latch downwards
until it is in the unlatched position.

Panel Mounting
The preferred mounting method is to use four M4 (#8) screws per module. Hole
spacing tolerance: ±0.4 mm (0.016 in.).

Follow these steps to install your controller using mounting screws.

1. Place the controller against the panel where you are mounting it. Make sure
the controller is spaced properly.
2. Mark drilling holes through the mounting screw holes and mounting feet
then remove the controller.
3. Drill the holes at the markings, then replace the controller and mount it.
Leave the protective debris strip in place until you are finished wiring the
controller and any other devices.

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Panel Mounting Dimensions

Micro820 20-point controllers

2080-LC20-20AWB, 2080-LC20-20QWB, 2080-LC20-20QBB
2080-LC20-20AWBR, 2080-LC20-20QWBR, 2080-LC20-20QBBR

86 mm (3.39 in.)

100 mm
(3.94 in.)

46204

Connect the Controller to an

EtherNet/IP Network WARNING: If you connect or disconnect the communications cable with
power applied to this module or any device on the network, an electrical
arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location
installations.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before
proceeding.

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Connect the RJ-45 connector of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the
controller. The port is on the bottom of the controller.

46214

Install the microSD Card 1. Insert the microSD card into the card slot.
You can install the microSD card in one orientation only. The beveled
corner should be at the bottom. If you feel resistance when inserting the
microSD card, pull it out and change the orientation.

Insert the microSD

card into the slot.

46218

2. Gently press the card until it clicks into place.

46219

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3. To remove the microSD card from the slot, gently press the card until it
clicks back and releases itself from the slot.

Install the 2080-REMLCD The Micro820 controller supports the 2080-REMLCD module, a simple text
display interface for configuring settings such as IP address. It can be mounted
Module through a front panel or on the same DIN rail as the controller.

For information on how the Remote LCD interfaces with the Micro820
controller, see Using the Micro800 Remote LCD on page 63.

To learn about installation, hardware features, and specifications of the

2080-REMLCD module, refer to the Installation Instructions, publication
2080-IN010 in the Literature Library.

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Notes:

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Wire Your Controller

This chapter provides information on the Micro820 controller wiring

requirements. It includes the following sections:
Topic Page
Wiring Requirements and Recommendation 25
Use Surge Suppressors 26
Recommended Surge Suppressors 28
Grounding the Controller 29
Wiring Diagrams 29
Controller I/O Wiring 30
Minimize Electrical Noise 31
Analog Channel Wiring Guidelines 31
Minimize Electrical Noise on Analog Channels 31
Grounding Your Analog Cable 32
Wiring Examples 32

Wiring Requirements and

WARNING: Before you install and wire any device, disconnect power to
Recommendation the controller system.

WARNING: Calculate the maximum possible current in each power and

common wire. Observe all electrical codes dictating the maximum
current allowable for each wire size. Current above the maximum ratings
may cause wiring to overheat, which can cause damage.
United States Only: If the controller is installed within a potentially
hazardous environment, all wiring must comply with the requirements
stated in the National Electrical Code 501-10 (b).

• Allow for at least 50 mm (2 in.) between I/O wiring ducts or terminal

strips and the controller.
• Route incoming power to the controller by a path separate from the device
wiring. Where paths must cross, their intersection should be
perpendicular.

TIP Do not run signal or communications wiring and power wiring in the
same conduit. Wires with different signal characteristics should be
routed by separate paths.

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• Separate wiring by signal type. Bundle wiring with similar electrical

characteristics together.
• Separate input wiring from output wiring.
• Label wiring to all devices in the system. Use tape, shrink-tubing, or other
dependable means for labeling purposes. In addition to labeling, use
colored insulation to identify wiring based on signal characteristics. For
example, you may use blue for DC wiring and red for AC wiring.

Wire Requirements
Wire Requirements for fixed terminal blocks
Min Max
Solid 0.14 mm2 (26 AWG) 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG) rated @ 90 °C (194 °F ) insulation
max
Stranded 0.14 mm2 (26 AWG) 1.5 mm2 (16 AWG)

Wire requirements for removable terminal blocks

Min Max
Solid and Stranded 0.2 mm2 (24 AWG) 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG) rated @ 90 °C (194 °F )
insulation max

Wire requirements for RS232/RS485 serial port terminal block

Min Max
Solid 0.14 mm2 (26 AWG) 1.5 mm2 (16 AWG) rated @ 90 °C (194 °F)
insulation max
Stranded 0.14 mm2 (26 AWG) 1.0 mm2 (18 AWG)

Use Surge Suppressors Because of the potentially high current surges that occur when switching
inductive load devices, such as motor starters and solenoids, the use of some type
of surge suppression to protect and extend the operating life of the controllers
output contacts is required. Switching inductive loads without surge suppression
can significantly reduce the life expectancy of relay contacts. By adding a
suppression device directly across the coil of an inductive device, you prolong the
life of the output or relay contacts. You also reduce the effects of voltage
transients and electrical noise from radiating into adjacent systems.

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The following diagram shows an output with a suppression device. We

recommend that you locate the suppression device as close as possible to the load
device.
+DC or L1
Suppression
device
VAC/DC
Out 0
Out 1
AC or DC Out 2
outputs Out 3 Load
Out 4
Out 5
Out 6
COM
DC COM or L2

If the outputs are DC, we recommend that you use an 1N4004 diode for surge
suppression, as shown below. For inductive DC load devices, a diode is suitable. A
1N4004 diode is acceptable for most applications. A surge suppressor can also be
used. See Recommended Surge Suppressors on page 28. As shown below, these
surge suppression circuits connect directly across the load device.
+24V DC
VAC/DC
Out 0
Out 1
Out 2
Relay or solid Out 3
state DC outputs Out 4 IN4004 diode
Out 5
Out 6
COM 24V DC common A surge suppressor
can also be used.

Suitable surge suppression methods for inductive AC load devices include a

varistor, an RC network, or an Allen-Bradley surge suppressor, all shown below.
These components must be appropriately rated to suppress the switching

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transient characteristic of the particular inductive device. See Recommended

Surge Suppressors on page 28 for recommended suppressors.
Surge Suppression for Inductive AC Load Devices

Output device Output device Output device

Surge
suppressor
Varistor RC network

Recommended Surge Suppressors

Use the Allen-Bradley surge suppressors in the following table for use with relays,
contactors, and starters.

Recommended Surge Suppressors

Device Coil Voltage Suppressor Catalog Number Type(4)

Bulletin 100/104K 700K 24…48V AC 100-KFSC50 RC
110…280V AC 100-KFSC280
380…480V AC 100-KFSC480
12…55 V AC, 12…77V DC 100-KFSV55 MOV
56…136 VAC, 78…180V DC 100-KFSV136
137…277V AC, 181…250 V DC 100-KFSV277
12…250V DC 100-KFSD250 Diode
Bulletin 100C, (C09 - C97) 24…48V AC 100-FSC48(1) RC
110…280V AC 100-FSC280(1)
380…480V AC 100-FSC480(1)
12…55V AC, 12…77V DC 100-FSV55(1) MOV
56…136V AC, 78…180V DC 100-FSV136(1)
137…277V AC, 181…250V DC 100-FSV277(1)
278…575V AC 100-FSV575(1)
12…250V DC 100-FSD250(1) Diode
Bulletin 509 Motor Starter Size 0 - 5 12…120V AC 599-K04 MOV
240…264V AC 599-KA04

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Recommended Surge Suppressors

Device Coil Voltage Suppressor Catalog Number Type(4)

Bulletin 509 Motor Starter Size 6 12…120V AC 199-FSMA1(2) RC
12…120V AC 199-GSMA1(3) MOV
Bulletin 700 R/RM Relay AC coil Not Required
24…48V DC 199-FSMA9 MOV
50…120V DC 199-FSMA10
130…250V DC 199-FSMA11
Bulletin 700 Type N, P, PK or PH Relay 6…150V AC/DC 700-N24 RC
24…48V AC/DC 199-FSMA9 MOV
50…120V AC/DC 199-FSMA10
130…250V AC/DC 199-FSMA11
6…300V DC 199-FSMZ-1 Diode
Miscellaneous electromagnetic devices 6…150V AC/DC 700-N24 RC
limted to 35 sealed VA
(1) Catalog numbers for screwless terminals include the string ’CR’ after ’100-’. For example: Cat. No. 100-FSC48 becomes Cat. No. 100-CRFSC48; Cat. No. 100-FSV55
becomes 100-CRFSV55; and so on.

(2) For use on the interposing relay.

(3) For use on the contactor or starter.

(4) RC Type not to be used with Triac outputs. Varistor is not recommended for use on the relay outputs.

Grounding the Controller

WARNING: All devices connected to the RS232/RS485
communication port must be referenced to controller ground, or be
floating (not referenced to a potential other than ground). Failure to
follow this procedure may result in property damage or personal injury.

This product is intended to be mounted to a well grounded mounting surface

such as a metal panel. Refer to the Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding
Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1, for additional information.

Wiring Diagrams The following illustrations show the wiring diagrams for the Micro800
controllers. Controllers with DC inputs can be wired as either sinking or sourcing
inputs. Sinking and sourcing does not apply to AC inputs.

High-speed inputs and outputs are indicated by .

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2080-LC20-20AWB, 2080-LC20-20QWB,
2080-LC20-20AWBR, 2080-LC20- 20QWBR
Input Terminal Block

+DC10 I-00 I-02 COM0 I-05 I-07 I-09 I-11

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
-DC24 I-01 I-03 I-04 I-06 I-08 I-10 NU

+DC24 -DC24 NU O-00 O-01 O-02 CM3 O-05

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
-DC24 VO-0 CM0 CM1 CM2 O-03 O-04 O-06

46212
Output Terminal Block

ATTENTION: For 2080-LC20-20AWB/R catalogs, inputs 00…03 are

limited to 24V DC. All other inputs (04…11) are limited to 120V AC.

2080-LC20-20QBB / 2080-LC20-20QBBR
Input Terminal Block

+DC10 I-00 I-02 COM0 I-05 I-07 I-09 I-11

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
-DC24 I-01 I-03 I-04 I-06 I-08 I-10 NU

+DC24 -DC24 NU O-00 O-02 -CM0 O-04 O-06

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
-DC24 VO-0 +CM0 O-01 O-03 +CM1 O-05 -CM1

46211
Output Terminal Block

Serial Port Terminal Block

(View into terminal block)
D+ G Tx Pin 1 RS485 Data +
1 2 3 4 5 6 Pin 2 RS485 Data -
D- Rx G
46213 Pin3 RS485 Ground(1)
Pin 4 RS232 Receive
Pin 5 RS232 Transmit
Pin 6 RS232 Ground(1)

(1) Non-isolated.

Controller I/O Wiring This section contains some relevant information about minimizing electrical
noise and also includes some wiring examples.

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Minimize Electrical Noise

Because of the variety of applications and environments where controllers are

installed and operating, it is impossible to ensure that all environmental noise will
be removed by input filters. To help reduce the effects of environmental noise,
install the Micro800 system in a properly rated (for example, NEMA) enclosure.
Make sure that the Micro800 system is properly grounded.

A system may malfunction due to a change in the operating environment after a

period of time. We recommend periodically checking system operation,
particularly when new machinery or other noise sources are installed near the
Micro800 system.

Analog Channel Wiring Guidelines

Consider the following when wiring your analog channels:

• The analog common (-DC24) is not electrically isolated from the system,
and is connected to the power supply common.
• Analog channels are not isolated from each other.
• Use Belden cable #8761, or equivalent, shielded wire.
• Under normal conditions, the drain wire (shield) should be connected to
the metal mounting panel (earth ground). Keep the shield connection to
earth ground as short as possible.
• To ensure optimum accuracy for voltage type inputs, limit overall cable
impedance by keeping all analog cables as short as possible. Locate the I/O
system as close to your voltage type sensors or actuators as possible.

Minimize Electrical Noise on Analog Channels

Inputs on analog channels employ digital high-frequency filters that significantly

reduce the effects of electrical noise on input signals. However, because of the
variety of applications and environments where analog controllers are installed
and operated, it is impossible to ensure that all environmental noise will be
removed by the input filters.

Several specific steps can be taken to help reduce the effects of environmental
noise on analog signals:
• install the Micro800 system in a properly rated enclosure, for example,
NEMA/IP. Make sure that the shield is properly grounded.
• use Belden cable #8761 for wiring the analog channels, making sure that
the drain wire and foil shield are properly earth grounded.
• route the Belden cable separately from any AC wiring. Additional noise
immunity can be obtained by routing the cables in grounded conduit.

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Grounding Your Analog Cable

Use shielded communication cable (Belden #8761). The Belden cable has two
signal wires (black and clear), one drain wire, and a foil shield. The drain wire and
foil shield must be grounded at one end of the cable.

Foil shield
Black wire

Insulation
Drain wire

Clear wire 44531

IMPORTANT Do not ground the drain wire and foil shield at both ends of the cable.

Wiring Examples
Examples of sink/source, input/output wiring are shown below.

Sink Input Wiring Example

Com 24V
DC
~ +

I/P
Fuse
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Source Output Wiring Example

+V DC
Fuse
Logic side
User side
S OUT +

G –
Load
24V Supply

DC COM

45626

IMPORTANT For 2080-LC20-20QBB(R) discrete output 06, shielded cable is required if

the output is used as PWM. Otherwise, unshielded cable can be used.

Source Input Wiring Example

Com
Fuse
~
+
I/P
24V
DC 45625

Wiring Analog Channels Analog input circuits can monitor voltage signals and convert them to serial
digital data as shown in the following illustration.

ATTENTION: Analog inputs and outputs are not isolated.

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Analog input to sensors

Sensor 3
(V) Voltage

Sensor 2
(V) Voltage

Sensor 1
(V) Voltage

Sensor 0
(V) Voltage

Note: Terminal block to wire 1 2 3 4

46254
commons is not included in 1 2 3 4

Micro800 package.
+DC10 I-00 I-02 COM0 I-05 I-07 I-09 I-11

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
-DC24 I-01 I-03 I-04 I-06 I-08 I-10 NU

Analog input to thermistors

Thermistor 3

Thermistor 2

Thermistor 1

Thermistor 0

Note: Terminal block to wire 1 2 3 4

commons is not included in 1 2 3 4

Micro800 package. 46255

+DC10 I-00 I-02 COM0 I-05 I-07 I-09 I-11

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
-DC24 I-01 I-03 I-04 I-06 I-08 I-10 NU

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Calculate for Thermistor Resistance

While connecting Analog input to thermistor as shown in previous diagram,

calculate input voltage using the following equation:

Ri
Vi = * Vref
Ri + Rt

Where:
Vi = Voltage input (±5% without calibration; ±2% with calibration)
Ri = Resistance input (14.14 KΩ ±2%)
Rt = Thermistor resistance (10 KΩ Thermistor is recommended)
Vref = 10V ±0.5V

To calculate for thermistor resistance, use the following equation.

Vi Vref - Vi Ri
Rt=
Vi

IMPORTANT Micro820 controllers support 10 KΩ type thermistors.

In order to get the best results, the system must be calibrated.

Calibrate Thermistor

1. Connect a resistor (10 KΩ is recommended) across Vref and Analog

Input 00 of your Micro820 controller following the diagram, Analog input
to thermistors on page 34. The resistor is measured as Ri using a precision
multimeter.
2. Calculate the ideal counts (C1) for resistor (Ri) following this equation:
C1 = 14.14 KΩ / (14.14 KΩ + Ri) * 4095
3. Read the actual counts (C2) of Analog Input 00 from Connected
Components Workbench.
4. Calculate for calibration Gain.
Gain = C1/C2

For example:
If Ri is measured as 10.00 KΩ, then
C1 = 14.14 / (14.14 + 10.00) * 4095 = 2399 counts;
C2 is read from Connected Components Workbench as 2440; so
Gain = 2399/2440 = 98% .

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5. In Connected Components Workbench, go to Embedded I/O

configuration page. Change the Gain parameter value for Input 00 to 98.

No changes are required to the Offset parameter value.

6. Repeat the same steps to calibrate all the other analog input channels.

Analog Input to Transmitters

2-wire Transmitter

+ – Controller
Power + I-00, I-01, I-02 or I-03
Supply
– -DC24

3-wire Transmitter

Supply GND Signal Controller

Power + I-00, I-01, I-02 or I-03
Supply
– -DC24

4-wire Transmitter

Supply Signal Controller

Power + + + I-00, I-01, I-02 or I-03
Supply
– – – -DC24

46257

Analog Output

The analog output can support voltage function as shown in the following
illustration.

Voltage
Load

+DC24 -DC24 NU O-00 O-01 O-02 CM3 O-05

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
-DC24 VO-0 CM0 CM1 CM2 O-03 O-04 O-06

46256

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Communication Connections

Overview This chapter describes how to communicate with your control system and
configure communication settings. The method you use and cabling required to
connect your controller depends on what type of system you are employing. This
chapter also describes how the controller establishes communication with the
appropriate network. Topics include:

Topic Page
Supported Communication Protocols 37
Use Modems with Micro800 Controllers 41
Configure Serial Port 42
Configure Ethernet Settings 48

The Micro820 controllers have the following embedded communication

channels:
• a non-isolated RS232/RS485 combo port
• RJ45 Ethernet port

Supported Communication Micro820 controllers support the following communication protocols through
the embedded RS232/RS485 serial port as well as any installed serial port plug-in
Protocols modules:
• Modbus RTU Master and Slave
• CIP Serial Client/Server (RS232 only)
• ASCII

In addition, the embedded Ethernet communication channel allows your

Micro820 controller to be connected to a local area network for various devices
providing 10 Mbps/100 Mbps transfer rate. Micro820 controllers support the
following Ethernet protocols:
• EtherNet/IP Client/Server
• Modbus/TCP Client/Server
• DHCP Client

Modbus RTU

Modbus is a half-duplex, master-slave communications protocol. The Modbus

network master reads and writes bits and registers. Modbus protocol allows a

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single master to communicate with a maximum of 247 slave devices. Micro800

controllers support Modbus RTU Master and Modbus RTU Slave protocol. For
more information on configuring your Micro800 controller for Modbus
protocol, refer to the Connected Components Workbench Online Help. For
more information about the Modbus protocol, refer to the Modbus Protocol
Specifications (available from http://www.modbus.org).

See Modbus Mapping for Micro800 on page 249 for information on Modbus
mapping. To configure the Serial port as Modbus RTU, see Configure Modbus
RTU on page 45.

TIP Use MSG_MODBUS instruction to send Modbus messages over

serial port.

Modbus/TCP Client/Server

The Modbus/TCP Client/Server communication protocol uses the same

Modbus mapping features as Modbus RTU, but instead of the Serial port, it is
supported over Ethernet. Modbus/TCP Server takes on Modbus Slave features
on Ethernet.

The Micro820 controller supports up to 16 simultaneous Modbus TCP Client

connections and 16 simultaneous Modbus TCP Server connections.

No protocol configuration is required other than configuring the Modbus

mapping table. For information on Modbus mapping, see Modbus Mapping for
Micro800 on page 249.

TIP Use MSG_MODBUS2 instruction to send Modbus TCP message over

Ethernet port.

CIP Symbolic Client/Server

CIP Symbolic is supported by any CIP compliant interface including Ethernet
(EtherNet/IP) and Serial Port (CIP Serial). This protocol allows HMIs to easily
connect to the Micro820 controller.

CIP Serial, supported on the Micro820 controller, makes use of DF1 Full Duplex
protocol, which provides point-to-point connection between two devices.

The Micro800 controllers support the protocol through RS232 connection to

external devices, such as computers running RSLinx Classic software, PanelView
Component terminals (firmware revisions 1.70 and above), or other controllers
that support CIP Serial over DF1 Full-Duplex, such as ControlLogix and
CompactLogix controllers that have embedded serial ports.

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EtherNet/IP, supported on the Micro820 controller, makes use of the standard

Ethernet TCP/IP protocol. The Micro820 controller supports up to 16
simultaneous EtherNet/IP Client connections and 16 simultaneous EtherNet/IP
Server connections.

To configure CIP Serial, see Configure CIP Serial Driver on page 43.

To configure for EtherNet/IP, see Configure Ethernet Settings on page 48.

CIP Symbolic Addressing

Users may access any global variable through CIP Symbolic addressing except for
system and reserved variables.

One- or two-dimension arrays for simple data types are supported (for example,
ARRAY OF INT[1..10, 1..10]) are supported but arrays of arrays (for example,
ARRAY OF ARRAY) are not supported. Array of strings are also supported.
Supported Data Types in CIP Symbolic
Data Type(1) Description
BOOL Logical Boolean with values TRUE and FALSE
SINT Signed 8-bit integer value
INT Signed 16-bit integer value
DINT Signed 32-bit integer value
LINT(2) Signed 64-bit integer value
USINT Unsigned 8-bit integer value
UINT Unsigned 16-bit integer value
UDINT Unsigned 32-bit integer value
ULINT(2) Unsigned 64-bit integer value
REAL 32-bit floating point value
(2)
LREAL 64-bit floating point value
STRING character string (1 byte per character)
(1) Logix MSG instruction can read/write SINT, INT, DINT, LINT and REAL datatypes using "CIP
Data Table Read" and "CIP Data Table Write" message types.
BOOL, USINT, UINT, UDINT, ULINT, LREAL, STRING and SHORT_STRING datatypes are not
accessible with the Logix MSG instruction.
(2)
Not supported in PanelView Component.

CIP Client Messaging

CIP Generic and CIP Symbolic messages are supported on Micro800 controllers
through the Ethernet and serial ports. These client messaging features are enabled
by the MSG_CIPSYMBOLIC and MSG_CIPGENERIC function blocks.

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See Micro800 Programmable Controllers: Getting Started with CIP Client

Messaging, publication 2080-QS002, for more information and sample
quickstart projects to help you use the CIP Client Messaging feature.

ASCII

ASCII provides connection to other ASCII devices, such as bar code readers,
weigh scales, serial printers, and other intelligent devices. You can use ASCII by
configuring the embedded or any plug-in serial RS232 or RS485 port for the
ASCII driver. Refer to the Connected Components Workbench Online Help for
more information.

To configure the serial port for ASCII, see Configure ASCII on page 47.

CIP Communications The Micro820 controllers support pass-thru on any communications port that
supports Common Industrial Protocol (CIP). The maximum number of
Pass-thru supported hops is one. A hop is defined to be an intermediate connection or
communications link between two devices – in Micro800, this is through
EtherNet/IP or CIP Serial.

Examples of Supported Architectures

CIP Serial to EtherNet/IP

USB Serial EtherNet/IP

F1 F2 F3 ESC

F4 F5 F6 OK
MENU

REMLCD
Micro820 Micro820
Controller1 Controller2

The user can download a program from the PC to controller1 through the
USB to serial port conversion via the Remote LCD. Also, the program can
be downloaded to controller2 and controller3 over USB to EtherNet/IP but
the performance is limited by the serial connection. Micro820 45921
Controller3

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EtherNet/IP to CIP Serial

EtherNet/IP CIP Serial

Micro820 Micro820 46046

Controller Controller

IMPORTANT Micro800 controllers do not support more than one hop (for example,
from EtherNet/IP → CIP Serial → EtherNet/IP).

Use Modems with Serial modems can be used with the Micro820 controllers.
Micro800 Controllers
Making a DF1 Point-to-Point Connection

You can connect the Micro820 programmable controller to your serial modem.
The recommended protocol for this is Modbus RTU.

Construct Your Own Modem Cable

If you construct your own modem cable, the maximum cable length is 3 m (10 ft)
with a 25-pin or 9-pin connector. Refer to the following typical pinout for
constructing a straight-through cable:
DTE Device
(Micro820 DCE Device
Channel 0) (Modem, etc.)
6-Pin 25-Pin 9-Pin
5 TXD TXD 2 3
4 RXD RXD 3 2
6 GND GND 7 5
1 B(+) DCD 8 1
2 A(-) DTR 20 4
3 GND DSR 6 6
CTS 5 8
RTS 4 7

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Configure Serial Port You can configure the Serial Port driver as CIP Serial, Modbus RTU, ASCII or
choose Shutdown through the Controller Configuration tree in Connected
Components Workbench software.

By default, when a Micro820 controller is added to the Project Organizer in

Connected Components Workbench, Remote LCD parameters are configured
to overwrite serial port settings.

To edit serial port settings, go to the Remote LCD configuration page and
uncheck the Configure Serial Port for Remote LCD option button.

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When the Remote LCD configuration is unchecked, the serial port values are
visible and can be edited.

Configure CIP Serial Driver

1. Open your Connected Components Workbench project. On the device

configuration tree, go to the Controller properties. Click Serial Port.

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2. Select CIP Serial from the Driver field.

3. Specify a baud rate. Select a communication rate that all devices in your
system support. Configure all devices in the system for the same
communication rate. Default baud rate is set @ 38400 bps.
4. In most cases, parity and station address should be left at default settings.
5. Click Advanced Settings and set Advanced parameters.
Refer to the table CIP Serial Driver Parameters on page 44 for a
description of the CIP Serial parameters.

CIP Serial Driver Parameters

Parameter Options Default

Baud rate Toggles between the communication rate of 1200, 2400, 38400
4800, 9600, 19200, and 38400.
Parity Specifies the parity setting for the serial port. Parity None
provides additional message-packet error detection.
Select Even, Odd, or None.
Station Address The station address for the serial port on the DF1 1
master. The only valid address is 0…254.
DF1 Mode DF1 Full Duplex (read only) Configured as
full-duplex by
default.
Control Line No Handshake (read only) Configured as no
handshake by
default.
Duplicate Packet Detects and eliminates duplicate responses to a Enabled
Detection message. Duplicate packets may be sent under noisy
communication conditions when the sender’s retries are
not set to 0. Toggles between Enabled and Disabled.
Error Detection Toggles between CRC and BCC. CRC

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CIP Serial Driver Parameters

Embedded To use embedded responses, choose Enabled After One
Responses Unconditionally. If you want the controller to use Received
embedded responses only when it detects embedded
responses from another device, choose After One
Received.
If you are communicating with another Allen-Bradley
device, choose Enabled Unconditionally. Embedded
responses increase network traffic efficiency.
NAK Retries The number of times the controller will resend a 3
message packet because the processor received a NAK
response to the previous message packet transmission.
ENQ Retries The number of enquiries (ENQs) that you want the 3
controller to send after an ACK timeout occurs.
Transmit Retries Specifies the number of times a message is retried after 3
the first attempt before being declared undeliverable.
Enter a value from 0…127.
ACK Timeout Specifies the amount of time after a packet is 50
(x20 ms) transmitted that an ACK is expected.

Configure Modbus RTU

1. Open your Connected Components Workbench project. On the device
configuration tree, go to the Controller properties. Click Serial Port.

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2. Select Modbus RTU on the Driver field.

3. Specify the following parameters:

• Baud rate
• Parity
• Unit address
• Modbus Role (Master, Slave, Auto)

Modbus RTU Parameters

Parameter Options Default

Baud Rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 19200
Parity None, Odd, Even None
Modbus Role Master, Slave, Auto Master

4. Click Advanced Settings to set advanced parameters.

Refer to the table for available options and default configuration for
advanced parameters.

Modbus RTU Advanced Parameters

Parameter Options Default

Media RS-232, RS-232 RTS/CTS, RS-485 RS-232
Data bits Always 8 8
Stop bits 1, 2 1
Response timer 0…999,999,999 milliseconds 200
Broadcast Pause 0…999,999,999 milliseconds 200
Inter-char timeout 0…999,999,999 microseconds 0
RTS Pre-delay 0…999,999,999 microseconds 0
RTS Post-delay 0…999,999,999 microseconds 0

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Configure ASCII

1. Open your Connected Components Workbench project. On the device

configuration tree, go to Controller properties. Click Serial Port.
2. Select ASCII on the Driver field.

3. Specify baud rate and parity.

ASCII Parameters

Parameter Options Default

Baud Rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 19200
Parity None, Odd, Even None
Control Line RS485 No Handshake
No Handshake
Deletion Mode CRT Ignore
Ignore
Printer
Data Bits 7, 8 8
XON/XOFF Enabled or Disabled Disabled
Stop Bits 1, 2 1
Echo Mode Enabled or Disabled Disabled
Append Chars 0x0D,0x0A or user-specified value 0x0D,0x0A
Termination Chars 0x0D,0x0A or user-specified value 0x0D,0x0A

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Configure Ethernet Settings 1. Open your Connected Components Workbench project (for example,
Micro820). On the device configuration tree, go to Controller properties.
Click Ethernet.

2. Under Ethernet, click Internet Protocol.

Configure Internet Protocol (IP) settings. Specify whether to obtain the
IP address automatically using DHCP or manually configure IP address,
subnet mask, and gateway address.

TIP The Ethernet port defaults to the following out-of-the box settings:
• DHCP (dynamic IP address)
• Address Duplicate Detection: On

3. Click the checkbox Detect duplicate IP address to enable detection of

duplicate address.
4. Under Ethernet, click Port Settings.

5. Set Port State as Enabled or Disabled.

6. To manually set connection speed and duplexity, uncheck the option box
Auto-Negotiate speed and duplexity. Then, set Speed (10 or 100 Mbps)
and Duplexity (Half or Full) values.

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7. Click Save Settings to Controller if you would like to save the settings to
your controller.
8. On the device configuration tree, under Ethernet, click Port Diagnostics to
monitor Interface and Media counters. The counters are available and
updated when the controller is in Debug mode.

Ethernet Host Name

Micro800 controllers implement unique host names for each controller, to be

used to identify the controller on the network. The default host name is
comprised of two parts: product type and MAC address, separated by a hyphen.
For example: 2080LC20-xxxxxxxxxxxx, where xxxxxxxxxxxx is the MAC
address.

The user can change the host name using the CIP Service Set Attribute Single
when the controller is in Program/Remote Program mode.

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Program Execution in Micro800

This section provides a brief overview of running or executing programs with a

Micro800 controller.

IMPORTANT This section generally describes program execution in Micro800

controllers. Certain elements may not be applicable or true in certain
models (for example, Micro820 does not support PTO motion control).

Overview of Program A Micro800 cycle or scan consists of reading inputs, executing programs in
sequential order, updating outputs and performing housekeeping (datalog, recipe,
Execution communications).

Program names must begin with a letter or underscore, followed by up to 127

letters, digits or single underscores. Use programming languages such as ladder
logic, function block diagrams and structured text.

Up to 256 programs may be included in a project, depending on available

controller memory. By default, the programs are cyclic (executed once per cycle or
scan). As each new program is added to a project, it is assigned the next
consecutive order number. When you start up the Project Organizer in
Connected Components Workbench, it displays the program icons based on this
order. You can view and modify an order number for a program from the
program’s properties. However, the Project Organizer does not show the new
order until the next time the project is opened.

The Micro800 controller supports jumps within a program. Call a subroutine of

code within a program by encapsulating that code as a User Defined Function
Block (UDFB). Although a UDFB can be executed within another UDFB, a
maximum nesting depth of five is supported. A compilation error occurs if this is
exceeded.

Alternatively, you can assign a program to an available interrupt and have it

executed only when the interrupt is triggered. A program assigned to the User
Fault Routine runs once just prior to the controller going into Fault mode.

In addition to the User Fault Routine, Micro800 controllers also support two
Selectable Timed Interrupts (STI). STIs execute assigned programs once every
set point interval (1…65535 ms).

The Global System Variables associated with cycles/scans are:

• __SYSVA_CYCLECNT – Cycle counter

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• __SYSVA_TCYCURRENT – Current cycle time

• __SYSVA_TCYMAXIMUM – Maximum cycle time since last start.

Execution Rules

This section illustrates the execution of a program. The execution follows four
main steps within a loop. The loop duration is a cycle time for a program.

1. Read inputs 1
2
2. Execute POUs(1)/programs
3
3. Write outputs
4
4. Housekeeping (datalog,
recipe, communications)
1
2
(1) Program Organizational Unit. 3

When a cycle time is specified, a resource waits until this time has elapsed before
starting the execution of a new cycle. The POUs execution time varies depending
on the number of active instructions. When a cycle exceeds the specified time, the
loop continues to execute the cycle but sets an overrun flag. In such a case, the
application no longer runs in real time.

When a cycle time is not specified, a resource performs all steps in the loop then
restarts a new cycle without waiting.

Controller Load and Within one program scan cycle, the execution of the main steps (as indicated in
the Execution Rules diagram) could be interrupted by other controller activities
Performance which have higher priority than the main steps. Such activities include,
Considerations
1. User Interrupt events, including STI, EII, and HSC interrupts (when
applicable);
2. Communication data packet receiving and transmitting;
3. PTO Motion engine periodical execution (if supported by the controller).

When one or several of these activities occupy a significant percentage of the

Micro800 controller execution time, the program scan cycle time will be
prolonged. The Watchdog timeout fault (0xD011) could be reported if the
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marginally. The Watchdog setting defaults to 2 s and generally never needs to be

changed.

Periodic Execution of Programs

For applications where periodic execution of programs with precise timing is

required, such as for PID, it is recommended that STI (Selectable Timed
Interrupt) be used to execute the program. STI provides precise time intervals.

It is not recommended that the system variable __SYSVA_TCYCYCTIME be

used to periodically execute all programs as this also causes all communication to
execute at this rate.

WARNING: Communication timeouts may occur if programmed cycle

time is set too slow (for example, 200 ms) to maintain communications.

System Variable for Programmed Cycle Time

Variable Type Description
__SYSVA_TCYCYCTIME TIME Programmed cycle time.
Note: Programmed cycle time only accepts values in
multiples of 10 ms. If the entered value is not a
multiple of 10, it will be rounded up to the next
multiple of 10.

Power Up and First Scan On firmware revision 2 and later, all digital output variables driven by the I/O
scan gets cleared on powerup and during transition to RUN mode.

Two system variables are also available from revision 2 and later.
System Variables for Scan and Powerup on Firmware Release 2 and later
Variable Type Description
_SYSVA_FIRST_SCAN BOOL First scan bit.
Can be used to initialize or reset variables immediately
after every transition from Program to Run mode.
Note: True only on first scan. After that, it is false.
_SYSVA_POWER_UP_BIT BOOL Powerup bit.
Can be used to initialize or reset variables immediately
after download from Connected Components
Workbench or immediately after being loaded from
memory backup module (for example, microSD card).
Note:True only on the first scan after a powerup, or
running a new ladder for the first time.

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Variable Retention

Micro830 and Micro850 controllers retain all user-created variables after a power
cycle, but the variables inside instances of instructions are cleared. For example: A
user created variable called My_Timer of Time data type will be retained after a
power cycle but the elapsed time (ET) within a user created timer TON
instruction will be cleared.

Unlike Micro830/Micro850 controllers, Micro810 and Micro820 controllers

can only retain a maximum of 400 bytes of user-created variable values. This
means that after a power cycle, global variables are cleared or set to initial value,
and only 400 bytes of user-created variable values are retained. Retained variables
can be checked at the global variable page.

Memory Allocation Depending on base size, available memory on Micro800 controllers are shown in
the table below.
Memory Allocation for Micro800 Controllers
Attribute 10/16-point 20-point 24- and 48-points
Program steps(1) 4K 10 K 10 K
Data bytes 8 KB 20 KB 20 KB
(1) Estimated Program and Data size are “typical” – program steps and variables are created dynamically.
1 Program Step = 12 data bytes.

These specifications for instruction and data size are typical numbers. When a
project is created for Micro800, memory is dynamically allocated as either
program or data memory at build time. This means that program size can exceed
the published specifications if data size is sacrificed and vice versa. This flexibility
allows maximum usage of execution memory. In addition to the user defined
variables, data memory also includes any constants and temporary variables
generated by the compiler at build time.

The Micro800 controllers also have project memory, which stores a copy of the
entire downloaded project (including comments), as well as configuration
memory for storing plug-in setup information, and so on.

Guidelines and Limitations Here are some guidelines and limitations to consider when programming a
Micro800 controller using Connected Components Workbench software:
for Advanced Users

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• Each program/POU can use up to 64 Kb of internal address space. It is

recommended that you split large programs into smaller programs to
improve code readability, simplify debugging and maintenance tasks.
• A User Defined Function Block (UDFB) can be executed within another
UDFB, with a limit of five nested UDFBs. Avoid creating UDFBs with
references to other UDFBs, as executing these UDFBs too many times may
result in a compile error.

Example of Five Nested UDFBs

UDFB1

UDFB2

UDFB3

UDFB4

UDFB5

• Structured Text (ST) is much more efficient and easier to use than Ladder
Logic, when used for equations. if you are used to using the RSLogix 500
CPT Compute instruction, ST combined with UDFB is a great
alternative.
As an example, for an Astronomical Clock Calculation, Structured Text
uses 40% less Instructions.

Display_Output LD:
Memory Usage (Code) : 3148 steps
Memory Usage (Data) : 3456 bytes

Display_Output ST:
Memory Usage (Code) : 1824 steps
Memory Usage (Data) : 3456 bytes
• You may encounter an Insufficient Reserved Memory error while
downloading and compiling a program over a certain size. One
workaround is to use arrays, especially if there are many variables.

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Controller Security

Micro800 security generally has two components:

• Exclusive Access which prevents simultaneous configuration of the
controller by two users
• Controller Password Protection which secures the Intellectual Property
contained within the controller and prevents unauthorized access

Exclusive Access Exclusive access is enforced on the Micro800 controller regardless of whether the
controller is password-protected or not. This means that only one Connected
Components Workbench session is authorized at one time and only an
authorized client has exclusive access to the controller application. This ensures
that only one software session has exclusive access to the Micro800 application-
specific configuration.

Exclusive access is enforced on Micro800 firmware. When a Connected

Components Workbench user connects to a Micro800 controller, the controller
is given exclusive access to that controller.

Password Protection By setting a password on the controller, a user effectively restricts access to the
programming software connection of the controller to software sessions that can
supply the correct password. Essentially, Connected Components Workbench
operations such as upload and download are prevented if the controller is secured
with a password and the correct password is not provided.

Micro800 controllers are shipped with no password but a password can be set
through the Connected Components Workbench software (using firmware
revision 2 or later).

The controller password is also backed up to the memory backup module (that is,
2080-MEMBAK-RTC for Micro830 and Micro850; 2080-LCD for Micro810;
and microSD card for Micro820).

TIP For instructions on how to set, change, and clear controller passwords,
see Configure Controller Password on page 128.

Compatibility The Controller Password feature is supported on:

• Connected Components Workbench revision 2 and later

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• Micro800 controllers with at least revision 2 firmware

For users with earlier versions of the software and/or hardware, refer to the
compatibility scenarios below.

Connected Components Workbench revision 1 with Micro800 controller

firmware revision 2 and later

Connection to a Micro800 controller with firmware revision 2 using an earlier

version of the Connected Components Workbench software (revision 1) is
possible and connections will be successful. However, the software will not be
able to determine whether the controller is locked or not.

If the controller is not locked, access to the user application will be allowed,
provided the controller is not busy with another session. If the controller is
locked, access to the user application will fail. Users will need to upgrade to
revision 2 of the Connected Components Workbench software.

Connected Components Workbench revision 2 and later with Micro800

controller firmware revision 1

Connected Components Workbench revision 2 is capable of "discovering" and

connecting to Micro800 controllers with firmware revision earlier than revision 2
(that is, not supporting the Controller Password feature). However, the
Controller Password feature will not be available to these controllers. The user
will not be able see interfaces associated with the Controller Password feature in
the Connected Components Workbench session.

Users are advised to upgrade the firmware. See Flash Upgrade Your Micro800
Firmware on page 121 for instructions.

Work with a Locked The following workflows are supported on compatible Micro800 controllers
(firmware revision 2) and Connected Components Workbench software
Controller revision 2.

Upload from a Password-Protected Controller

1. Launch the Connected Components Workbench software.

2. On the Device Toolbox, expand Catalog by clicking the + sign.
3. Select the target controller.
4. Select Upload.
5. When requested, provide the controller password.

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Debug a Password-Protected Controller

To debug a locked controller, you have to connect to the controller through the
Connected Components Workbench software and provide the password before
you can proceed to debug.

1. Launch the Connected Components Workbench software.

2. On the Device Toolbox, expand Catalog by clicking the + sign.
3. Select the catalog number of your controller.
4. When requested, provide the controller password.
5. Build and save your project.
6. Debug.

Download to a Password-Protected Controller

1. Launch the Connected Components Workbench software.

2. Click Connect.
3. Select the target controller.
4. When requested, provide the controller password.
5. Build and save the project, if needed.
6. Click Download.
7. Click Disconnect.

Transfer Controller Program and Lock Receiving Controller

In this scenario, the user needs to transfer user application from controller1
(locked) to another Micro800 controller with the same catalog number. The
transfer of the user application is done through the Connected Components
Workbench software by uploading from controller1, then changing the target
controller in the Micro800 project, and then downloading to controller2. Finally,
controller2 will be locked.

1. On the Device Toolbox, open Discover and click Browse Connections.

2. Select target controller1.
3. When requested, enter the controller password for controller1.
4. Build and save the project.
5. Click Disconnect.
6. Power down controller1.

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7. Swap controller1 hardware with controller2 hardware.

8. Power up controller2.
9. Click Connect.
10. Select target controller2.
11. Click Download.
12. Lock controller2. See Configure Controller Password on page 128 .

Back Up a Password-Protected Controller

In this workflow, user application will be backed up from a Micro800 controller

that is locked to a memory plug-in device.

1. On the Device Toolbox, open Discover. Click Browse Connections.

2. Select the target controller.
3. When requested, enter the controller password.
4. Back up controller contents from the memory module.

Configure Controller To set, change, and clear controller password, see the quickstart
instructions Configure Controller Password on page 128.
Password

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Recover from a Lost If the controller is secured with a password and the password has been lost, then it
is impossible to access the controller using the Connected Components
Password Workbench software.

To recover, the controller must be set to Program Mode using the keyswitch for
Micro830 and Micro850 controllers, the 2080-LCD for Micro810 controllers, or
the 2080-REMLCD for the Micro820. Then, ControlFlash can be used to
update the controller firmware, which also clears the controller memory.

ATTENTION: The project in the controller will be lost but a new project
can be downloaded.

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Using the Micro800 Remote LCD

This chapter provides a description of how you can use the Micro800 Remote
LCD with the Micro820 controller. It has the following sections.

Topic Page
Overview 63
Text Display Mode 65
USB Mode 64
Backup and Restore 71
Hardware Features, Installation, and Specifications 71

Overview The 2080-REMLCD module serves as a simple IP65 text display that allows the
configuration of such controller settings as IP address. It connects to the
Micro820 controller through the RS232 port. The Remote LCD module has a
dot matrix LCD with backlight and supports multilingual characters. The display
size is 3.5 inches with 192 x 64 pixel resolution.

It also has:
• Four arrow keys
• Six function keys
• ESC key
• OK key
• USB port for Connected Components Workbench connectivity

It supports:
• Small character set: 24 characters by 8 lines
• Large character set: 24 characters by 4 lines
• Extra large character set: displays 12 characters by 4 lines

The Remote LCD module supports English, French, Spanish, Italian and
Simplified Chinese languages for the Main Menu.

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Micro800 Remote LCD

3.5-inch LCD
screen

Keypad
F1 F2 F3 ESC
USB port
F4 F5 F6 OK
MENU

RS232 serial port for

connectivity to the controller

The 2080-REMLCD module is IP65-rated and can be mounted through the

front panel or on the same DIN rail as the Micro820 controller.

It has two modes of operation:

• USB Mode
• Text Display Mode
– I/O Status and Main Menu operations (for example, change to
RUN mode)
– Optional user-defined screens (using the LCD_REM instructions)

USB Mode In USB mode, the Remote LCD module acts as a USB pass-through for
Connected Components Workbench. The Remote LCD module automatically
enters USB mode when traffic is detected.

For example:

1. Remote LCD is in text display mode showing the I/O Status screen
by default.
2. The user connects a USB cable between the PC and the Remote LCD.
3. Remote LCD is automatically detected by the PC as a USB device and the
Remote LCD automatically goes to USB mode.
4. I/O Status screen is no longer shown. The user is now able to download
program over USB using Connected Components Workbench.
5. When the USB cable is disconnected and no traffic is detected for
30 seconds, the Remote LCD automatically goes back to text display mode
showing the I/O Status screen.

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IMPORTANT Using the USB port is convenient when accessing the controller from the
front of the cabinet without opening the door and when the IP address is
unknown. For larger programs, it is recommended to use USB port
through the Remote LCD to set the IP address and then use Ethernet to
download. Ethernet is faster due to limitations of the USB to serial
conversion.

Text Display Mode In text display mode, you are either in I/O Status, Main Menu, or executing
Remote LCD instructions.

Startup Screen

Default startup screen

Micro 820

On powerup, the Remote LCD module powers up with a splash screen that
displays "Initializing". Then, it displays "Connecting to Controller" until the
connection is established. The controller then displays the startup screen for
3 seconds by default or user-defined duration after the connection is established.

The user can customize this startup screen through Connected Components
Workbench. The controller displays the default startup screen at powerup when
the customized startup screen is blank.

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After showing the startup message, the Remote LCD will show the I/O Status
screen, assuming that no LCD_REM instructions are executing.

Navigate the Remote LCD

In text display mode, you can make use of available navigation keys (function
keys, arrow keys, ESC and OK) to navigate through the menus.

F1 F2 F3 ESC

F4 F5 F6 OK
MENU

The module has twelve keys with the following operations.

Function Keys Operation

Button Function
Arrow keys (cursor buttons) Move cursor
Select menu item
Increment/Decrement Number
Choose numbers, values, times, and so on
OK Next menu level, store your entry
Esc Previous menu level, cancel your entry.
F1 Variable (Shortcut)
F2 ENET Cfg (Shortcut)
F3 Mode Switch (Shortcut)
F4 Fault Mode (Shortcut)
F5 Security (Shortcut)
F6 Backlight (Shortcut)

Shortcut keys jump from the I/O Status screen to the specific main menu
operation.

Main Menu

To access the Main Menu and available submenus, press F4 and F6

simultaneously. To exit the Main Menu, press ESC.

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The Main Menu shows the following screen:

RUN
Mode Switch 14:18WED
Variables
I/O Status

The following structure tree takes you through the different menus available in
the Remote LCD module and their general description.

2080-REMLCD Menu Structure Tree

Mode Switch
Set the controller to Program
Mode or Run mode from this
screen.

Variable
Monitor or set values for
program-defined variables.

Use the arrow keys to

move the cursor up or
down to the item you want I/O Status
to select. Monitor the I/O status from this
screen.

Advanced Set
View:
System Info Analog Calibration
Fault Code PwrUp Behavior
LCD Setup Memory Card
Clock Setup ENET Cfg
Language

Security
Activate, deactivate, and change
password.

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Main Menu Items

Menu Item Description
I/O Status Shows the status of the local I/O.
Mode switch Change the mode switch selection.
Variables View and change the data value of a variable. Using Connected Components
Workbench software, you can specify which variables in the program can be
viewed and edited through the 2080-REMLCD module.
See View and Edit Variable Values through the Remote LCD on page 68.
Security Activate, deactivate and change password protection.
Advanced Set System Info View system information such as operating
systems series and firmware revision.
Fault Code View controller fault code information.
LCD Setup Adjust LCD contrast, backlight color and
push button.
Clock Setup The real-time clock and daylight saving time.
Language Change menu language to French, Italian,
Spanish, and Chinese.
Analog Calibration Configure calibration parameter of embedded
analog inputs.
PwrUp Behavior Configure controller mode on powerup.
Memory Card Access the microSD card.
ENET Cfg View and change the Ethernet port configuration.

The controller limits certain operations according to controller mode, as shown

in the following table.

Operational Limit on 2080-REMLCD

Operation PROG Mode RUN Mode

Variable Edit NO YES
Analog Calibration YES NO
Controller → Memory Card YES NO
Memory Card → Controller YES NO
Others YES YES

View and Edit Variable Values through the Remote LCD

Go to the 2080-REMLCD configuration window in Connected Components

Workbench. Click LCD Variables and select which variables you would like to
edit through the Remote LCD.

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Shows how many bytes

(out of 400 allowed)
have been used up

User-defined Screens

To create user-defined screens through Connected Components Workbench, you

can program the Remote LCD module using the following function blocks.
2080-REMLCD Function Blocks
Function Block Name Description
LCD_REM Used to display string or numbers on the Remote LCD.
KEY_READ_REM Used to read keypad input on the Remote LCD.
LCD_BKLT_REM Used to change the backlight color and mode of the Remote LCD screen.

When the instructions are executing, the user-defined screen is shown, but when
in the Main Menu, the Remote LCD instructions are disabled. For example, the
KEY_READ_REM instruction will no longer read keypad input.

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LCD_REM

The LCD_REM function block is used to display user strings on the REMLCD
module when REMLCD is present and connected.

LCD_REM
Enable LCD_REM
Font Sts
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
Line 6
Line 7
Line 8

LCD_BKLT_REM
LCD_BKLT_REM

Enable LCD_BKLT_REM

Color Sts

Mode

This function block is used to configure backlight parameters on the Remote

LCD module.

Execution of the LCD_BKLT_REM takes precedence over current backlight

settings in the Main Menu. When Enable input goes False and the instructions
stop executing, the last Main Menu setting of the backlight takes effect.

The LCD_BKLT_REM instruction is only effective when displaying

user-defined screen or I/O Status screen. While in the Main Menu, backlight
settings configured through the Main Menu take effect.

IMPORTANT When in the Main Menu, the LCD_BKLT_REM instruction will be

disabled or ineffective.

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KEY_READ_REM
KEY_READ_REM

Enable KEY_READ_REM

Sts

KeyData

This function block can be used to read key status on the Remote LCD module
when the user-defined screen is active. When user-defined screen is not active,
KEY_READ_REM instruction flags an error.

Note that the KEY_READ_REM instruction will always show key status as False
if Push Button Key Read is disabled in Connected Components Workbench or
the Remote LCD.

Backup and Restore To initiate backup and restore through the REMLCD module, access the
memory card by going to the Main Menu → Advanced Set → Memory Card.

See Using microSD Cards on page 73 for information about project backup and
restore on the microSD card.

Hardware Features, To learn about installation, hardware features, and specifications of the Micro800
Remote LCD, refer to the installation instructions, publication 2080-IN010, in
Installation, and the Literature Library.
Specifications

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Using microSD Cards

This chapter provides a description of microSD card support on

Micro820 controllers.

Topic Page
Overview 73
Project Backup and Restore 73
Backup and Restore Directory Structure 75
Powerup Settings in ConfigMeFirst.txt 76
General Configuration Rules in ConfigMeFirst.txt 77
ConfigMeFirst.txt Errors 77
Datalog 78
Recipe 83
Quickstart Projects for Datalog and Recipe Function Blocks 87

The last section provides quickstart projects for the datalog and recipe functions.

Overview Micro820 controllers support microSD cards for the following purposes:
• Project backup and restore
• Datalog and Recipe

IMPORTANT For optimum performance, regularly check available space on your

microSD card and ensure that the card is exclusively used for the
Micro800 controller and no unnecessary files are present. Regularly
delete old datalog files and directories.

IMPORTANT Do not remove the microSD card or power down while operations such as
upload, download, delete, search, backup and restore are ongoing to
prevent data loss. A blinking SD status LED indicates that these
operations are ongoing.

IMPORTANT To prevent data loss, recipe and datalog function blocks must indicate
Idle status before microSD card is removed.

Project Backup and Project backup and restore on Micro820 controllers are mainly supported
through the microSD card. Both backup and restore can be initiated or manually
Restore

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triggered and configured through the Connected Components Workbench, the

2080-REMLCD module, and the ConfigMeFirst.txt file in the microSD card.

Backup and restore can only occur when the controller is in PROGRAM mode.
On controller powerup, restore automatically occurs if the Load Always or Load
on Memory Error option has been configured in Connected Components
Workbench.

IMPORTANT To learn about restore and backup using the 2080-REMLCD module, see
Using the Micro800 Remote LCD on page 63.
To learn about restore and backup using the Connected Components
Workbench, refer to the software Online Help.

IMPORTANT For Micro800 controllers that support microSD cards, IP protection of

user project can only be achieved through the POU password protection
mechanism in Connected Components Workbench (Developer Edition)
and NOT via Controller Lock feature.

The microSD card stores the controller password in encrypted format. When the
password is mismatched, the contents of the microSD card is not restored on the
controller.

Backup and restore can be configured to trigger through the following ways:

Method Backup Restore

Online with Connected Yes Yes
Components Workbench
2080-REMLCD Yes Yes
Project configuration on No Load Always and/or Load on
memory card at powerup Memory Error options
ConfigMeFirst.txt at Yes Yes
powerup (Through the [BKD] command) (Through the [RSD] command)

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Backup and Restore Directory Structure

When a user project is backed up, a subdirectory named Micro820/USERPRJ is

created on the microSD card. The folder name takes the name of the project
specified in the General Page in Connected Components Workbench, which is
Micro820 by default. However, if the ConfigMeFirst.txt file specifies a different
subdirectory (example: MyProject), the project is backed up to that directory. See
General Configuration Rules in ConfigMeFirst.txt on page 77.

Project restore is done from the subdirectory specified in ConfigMeFirst.txt file

or the Micro820/USERPRJ default folder, if none is specified in the
ConfigMeFirst.txt file. The user needs to ensure that the directory is populated
with correct contents before restoring.

The ConfigMeFirst.txt file is a configuration file stored on the microSD card that
the user can optionally create to customize backup, restore, recipe and datalog
directories. The following sections include information on how to configure the
ConfigMeFirst.txt properly.

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IMPORTANT The Micro800 controller reports a major fault when project backup does
not succeed because the memory card size is exceeded.

Powerup Settings in ConfigMeFirst.txt

On powerup, the Micro820 controller reads and carries out configuration
settings described in the ConfigMeFirst.txt file, as shown in the following table.
ConfigMeFirst.txt Configuration Settings
Setting Description
[PM] Power up and switch to PROGRAM mode.
[CF] Power up and attempt to clear fault.
[ESFD] Embedded Serial Factory Defaults.
Power up and revert embedded serial comms to factory defaults.
[IPA = xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx] Power up and set IP address to xxx (must be numbers only).
[SNM = xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx] Power up and set subnet mask to xxx (must be numbers only).
[GWA = xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx] Power up and set gateway address to xxx (must be numbers only).
[BKD = My Proj 1] Power up and save the controller project into backup directory,
My Proj 1\USERPRJ. Require extra power cycle to clear existing fault first
using [CF] setting or other means.
[RSD = MyProj2] Power up and read the project from restore directory MyProj2\USERPRJ
into controller. Require extra power cycle to clear existing fault first using
[CF] setting or other means. This setting overwrites UPD (or its default)
load always or load on error restore function.
[UPD = My Proj] For normal usage of backup and restore (that is, through Connected
Components Workbench, 2080-REMLCD, Load Always, or Load on
Memory Error settings), set the user project directory name. For example,
My Proj, during powerup or when the microSD card is inserted.
This directory is also used by data logging and recipe function.
[END] End of setting.
This setting is always required even when the ConfigMeFirst.txt file
does not contain any other setting. The SD LED goes off when this setting
is not present.

IMPORTANT Directory Settings

• If no directory has been specified in the ConfigMeFirst.txt file, then
backup and restore will occur in the controller name directory
(Micro820/USERPRJ, by default).
• If [UPD] is configured in the ConfigMeFirst.txt file, then backup and
restore will occur in the [UPD] directory specified.
• [BKD] setting is implemented even when the controller is locked or
password protected.
• [BKD] directory is automatically created if it does not yet exist.

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IMPORTANT Powerup Network Parameter Settings

• [IPA], [SNM] and [GWA] follow the general IP configuration rules.
• [IPA], when set in ConfigMeFirst.txt, should always be configured
with a valid [SNM] and vice versa.
• When optional [GWA] setting is used, make sure that [IPA] and [SNM]
settings are also present in ConfigMeFirst.txt.
• The [ESFD], [IPA], [SNM], and [GWA] settings overwrite the respective
communication settings from project restore due to [RSD], Load
Always or Load on Memory Error.

Sample ConfigMeFirst.txt File

General Configuration Rules in ConfigMeFirst.txt

• All settings must be in upper case and enclosed in brackets [ ].
• Each line must contain only one setting.
• Settings must always appear first in a line.
• Comments are started with the # symbol.
• No action related to the setting will be carried out when the setting does
not exist, or a # symbol appears before the setting (example, #[PM]).

ConfigMeFirst.txt Errors

The SD status LED goes off when the microSD card is inserted during
PROGRAM or RUN mode (or on powerup) and the ConfigMeFirst.txt file is
either unreadable or invalid. The ConfigMeFirst.txt file will be invalid when it
has the following errors:
• unrecognized setting (that is, the first three configuration rules have not
been followed),
• the setting parameters after the = symbol is invalid, does not exist, or out of
range,
• the same setting exists twice or more,
• one or more non-setting characters exist within the same bracket,
• space in between setting characters (example, [P M]), or

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• space in between IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address (for

example, xxx. x xx.xxx.xxx)
• [END] setting does not exist (even if there are no other settings in the
configuration file).

The microSD card becomes unusable until the ConfigMeFirst.txt file becomes
readable or the errors are corrected.

Datalog The datalogging feature allows you to capture global and local variables with
timestamp from the Micro800 controller into the microSD card. You can retrieve
the recorded datasets on the microSD card by reading the contents of the
microSD card through a card reader or by doing an upload through the
Connected Components Workbench software.

A maximum number of 10 datasets is supported for a Micro820 program. Each

dataset can contain up to 128 variables, with a maximum of four (4) data string
variables per dataset. String variables can have a maximum of 252 characters. All
datasets are written to the same file. For more information on how datalogs are
stored on the microSD card, see the Datalog Directory Structure on page 79.

Micro820 controllers typically support 10 MB of datalog per day.

You can retrieve datalog files from the microSD card using a card reader or by
uploading the datalogs through Connected Components Workbench.

IMPORTANT Uploading datalog files in PROGRAM mode is recommended for optimum

performance and to prevent file access conflict. For example, if the
datalog instruction is executing, Connected Components Workbench will
not upload the last datalog file.

See the sample quickstart project to get you started on the Datalog feature, on
page 87.

IMPORTANT Datalog execution time depends on the user application and its
complexity. Users are advised to datalog once a minute for typical
applications. Note that housekeeping takes at least 5 ms per program
scan. See Program Execution in Micro800 on page 51 for more
information on program scan and execution rules and sequence.
See also Datalog – Data Payload vs. Performance Time on page 108.

IMPORTANT Note that in cases where there are simultaneous RCP and DLG function
block execution or uploads/downloads/searches, the activities are
queued up and handled one by one by the program scan. Users will
notice a slowdown in performance in these cases.

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Datalog Directory Structure

The DATALOG folder is created under the current project directory
in the microSD card. This folder is created by default unless another
directory has been specified in the ConfigMeFirst.txt. See
ConfigMeFirst.txt Configuration Settings on page 76.

Subdirectories are also created following the controller RTC

timestamp. This means that if RTC date at the time of function block
execution is February 02, 2013, the subfolder 2013 is created under
DATALOG. Under the 2013 folder, the subfolder 02 (which stands for
These datalog the month of February) is created. Under 02, another subfolder 02 is
files are for created, corresponding to the current date.
February 2, 2014.
Under the current working folder, the subfolder Grp01 is created. A
maximum of 50 Grpxxx folders can be generated on the microSD
card per day.
Under the current Grpxxx working folder, the datalog file File01.txt
is created. Once this file reaches more than 4 KB, another file,
File02.txt, is automatically created to store data. The file size is
kept small in order to minimize data loss in case the card is
removed or when there is unexpected power off.
Each Grpxx folder can accommodate up to 50 files. This means that,
for example, when the Grp01 folder already stores 50 files, a new
folder Grp02 is automatically created to store the next datalog files
for that day. This automatic folder and file generation goes on until
the Grpxx folder reaches 50 for that day.
When a microSD card is inserted, the DLG function block looks for
the last Grpxx folder and filexx.txt file, and proceeds to do the
datalogging based on that information.

The following table summarizes datalogging performance onMicro820

controllers.
Datalog Specifications
Attribute Value
Maximum datasets 10 All datasets are stored in the same file.
Maximum variables per dataset 128 Configured in Connected Components
Workbench software.
Minimum size per file 4 KB
Maximum files per Grpxx folder(1) 50 When directory is full, a new directory is
automatically created in RUN mode.
Maximum files (Filexx.txt) per day 50 When file reaches maximum size, a new file is
automatically created in RUN mode.
Typical data per day 10 MB
(1) Once the datalog limits is reached (that is, 50 Grpxx folders per day, then an error (ErrorID 3:
DLG_ERR_DATAFILE_ACCESS) is returned.

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Datalog Function (DLG) Block

The datalogging function block lets a user program to write run-time global
values into the datalogging file in microSD card.

DLG

Enable Status
TSEnable ErrorID

CfgId

DLG Input and Output Parameters

Parameter Parameter Data Type Description
Type
Enable INPUT BOOL Datalogging write function enable.
On rising edge (that is, Enable value is triggered from
low to high), the function block executes. The
precondition for execution is that the last operation
has completed.
TSEnable INPUT BOOL Date and timestamp logging enable flag.
CfgId INPUT USINT Configured dataset (DSET) number (1…10).
Status OUTPUT USINT Datalogging function block current status.
ErrorID OUTPUT UDINT Error ID if DLG Write fails.

DLG Function Block Status

Status Code Description
0 Datalogging IDLE status.
1 Datalogging BUSY status.
2 Datalogging COMPLETE SUCCEED status.
3 Datalogging COMPLETE ERROR status.

DLG Function Block Errors

Status Code Name Description
0 DLG_ERR_NONE No error.
1 DLG_ERR_NO_SDCARD microSD card is missing.
2 DLG_ERR_RESERVED Reserved.
3 DLG_ERR_DATAFILE_ACCESS Error accessing datalog file in microSD card.
4 DLG_ERR_CFG_ABSENT Datalog configuration file is absent.
5 DLG_ERR_CFG_ID Configuration ID is missing in datalog
configuration file.
6 DLG_ERR_RESOURCE_BUSY Same Configuration ID is used with other
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Status Code Name Description
7 DLG_ERR_CFG_FORMAT Datalog configuration file format is wrong.
8 DLG_ERR_RTC Real time clock is invalid.
9 DLG_ERR_UNKNOWN Unspecified error has occurred.

IMPORTANT File access error will be returned during DLG function block execution
when card is full.

Datalog Function Block Timing Diagram

Enable(1) Enable(1)

Enable(1)
Disable(0) Disable(0) Disable(0)

Error(3)
Succeed(2)
Busy(1) Busy(1)
Status(0)
Idle(0) Idle(0)
Idle(0)

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IMPORTANT Datalog Function Block Execution

• There are three possible states for the Datalog function block: Idle,
Busy and Complete (which includes Complete with Succeed and
Complete with Error).
• For one Datalog function block execution, the typical status starts
from Idle, then Busy and finishes with Complete. To trigger another
function block execution, the status needs to go back to Idle first.
• Idle status changes to Busy status only when Enable input signal is in
rising edge. Complete status enters Idle status when Enable input
signal is Disable status only.
• TSEnable and CfgId input parameters are only sampled at Enable
input parameter's rising edge when a new function block execution
starts. During function block execution, the input parameters of
TSEnable and CfgId are locked and any changes are ignored.
• When execution completes, the status changes from Busy to
Complete. At this stage, if input Enable is False, status changes to
Idle after indicating Complete for exactly one scan time. Otherwise
function block status is kept as Complete until input Enable changes
to False.
• The datalog file can only be created by the DLG instruction block.
Connected Components Workbench can only upload and delete the
datalog file.
• There are separators in between every data variable in the data file
which is defined during configuration in Connected Components
Workbench.
See Supported Data Types for Datalog and Recipe Function Blocks on
page 82.
• Data variable values are sampled when datalogging function block is
in Busy state. However, datalogging file is only created when
datalogging function block is in Complete state.

Supported Data Types for Datalog and Recipe Function Blocks

Data Type Description Example format in output
datalog file
BOOL(1) Logical Boolean with 0: FALSE
values TRUE and FALSE 1: TRUE)
SINT Signed 8-bit integer value -128, 127
INT Signed 16-bit integer -32768, 32767
value
DINT Signed 32-bit integer -2147483648, 2147483647
value
LINT Signed 64-bit integer -9223372036854775808, 9223372036854775807
value
USINT(BYTE) Unsigned 8-bit integer 0, 255
value
UINT(WORD) Unsigned 16-bit integer 0, 65535
value
UDINT(DWORD) Unsigned 32-bit integer 0, 4294967295
value
ULINT(LWORD) Unsigned 64-bit integer 0, 18446744073709551615
value

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Data Type Description Example format in output
datalog file
REAL 32-bit floating point value -3.40282347E+38, +3.40282347E+38
LREAL 64-bit floating point value -1.7976931348623157E+308,
+1.7976931348623157E+308
STRING(2) character string '"Rotation Speed"
(1 byte per character)
DATE(1) Unsigned 32-bit 1234567
integer value (Date variables are stored as 32-bit words, a
positive number of seconds beginning at
1970-01-01 at midnight GMT.)
TIME(1) Unsigned 32-bit 1234567
integer value (Time variables are stored as 32-bit words, positive
number of milliseconds.)
(1) BOOL, DATE, TIME data variables are presented in decimal digital format in the microSD Card. Users have the
option to convert this format to a more friendly format. For example, use ANY_TO_STRING function block to
convert BOOL data type (0, 1) to FALSE or TRUE. You can similarly do the same for DATE and TIME data types.
DATE data type is presented in differential decimal digital value between system baseline time (1970/01/
01,00:00:00) and current date value. Unit is millisecond.
Time should be absolute time value. Unit is second.

(2) String data variables are enclosed in double quotation marks in the datalog file.
The example below shows DSET1 using string variables and DSET2 using integers.

Recipe Micro820 controllers support the Recipe feature and allows users to store and
load a list of data to and/or from recipe data files using the RCP instruction. It
also allows users to download, upload, and delete Recipe data on the microSD
card through Connected Components Workbench.

A maximum number of 10 recipe sets is supported for a Micro820 program. Each

recipe can contain up to 128 variables, with a maximum of four (4) data string
variables per recipe. String variables can have a maximum of 252 characters.
Variations of the recipe are stored in separate files with unique file names. For
more information on how recipes are stored on the microSD card, see the Recipe
Directory Structure on page 84.

Recipe Specifications
Attribute Value
Maximum number of recipe sets 10 Recipe sets are stored in 10 directories
(Rcp_Id01...Rcp_Id10) with a maximum number
Maximum number of recipes 50 of 50 recipe files in each directory.
in each set
Maximum number of variables 128 Configured in Connected Components
per recipe Workbench software.
Maximum bytes per recipe file 4 KB

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Recipe Directory Structure

On first execution of RCP, it creates the RECIPE folder under the
current project directory on the microSD card.

It also creates 10 subdirectories for each recipe set with a name

following the CfgID input value (1…10) . If the CfgID value is 1,
then the subfolder Rcp_Id01 is created.

Recipe files are then created/written into the folder, with file
names that correspond to the input value of RcpName parameter
for the RCP function block, as configured in Connected Components
Workbench. Each Recipe set can contain up to 50 recipe files or
variations. Filenames for recipe files should not exceed 30
characters.

Recipe Configuration and Retrieval

You can retrieve recipe files from the microSD card using a card reader or by
uploading and downloading the recipe sets through Connected Components
Workbench.

Recipe Function (RCP) Block

The RCP function block allows a user program to read variable values from an
existing recipe data file which is in the recipe folder of the microSD card and
update run-time global or local variable values in the controller. The RCP
function block also allows the user program to write run-time global or local
variable values from smaller controller into the recipe data file in the microSD
card.
RCP

Enable Status
RWFlag ErrorID

CfgId
RcpName

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RCP Input and Output Parameters

Parameter Parameter Data Type Description
Type
Enable INPUT BOOL Recipe read/write function enable. If Rising Edge
(Enable is triggered from "low" to "high"), starts
recipe function block and the precondition is that
last operation is completed.
RWFlag INPUT BOOL TRUE:
Recipe write data variables to recipe files into the
microSD card.

FALSE:
Recipe reads saved data variables from the
microSD card and update these variables
accordingly.
CfgId INPUT USINT Recipe set number (1…10).
RcpName INPUT STRING Recipe data filename (maximum 30 characters).
Status OUTPUT USINT Current state of Recipe function block.
ErrorID OUTPUT UDINT Detailed error ID information if RCP read/write
fails.

RCP Function Block Status

Status Code Description
0 Recipe Idle status.
1 Recipe Busy status.
2 Recipe Complete Succeed status.
3 Recipe Complete Error status.

RCP Function Block Errors

Error ID Error name Description
0 RCP_ERR_NONE No error.
1 RCP_ERR_NO_SDCARD microSD card is absent.
2 RCP_ERR_DATAFILE_FULL Recipe files exceed maximum number of files per
recipe set folder.
3 RCP_ERR_DATAFILE_ACCESS Error to access recipe data file in microSD card.
4 RCP_ERR_CFG_ABSENT Recipe configuration file is absent.
5 RCP_ERR_CFG_ID Configure ID is absent in recipe configuration file.
6 RCP_ERR_RESOURCE_BUSY The Recipe operation resource linked to this
Recipe ID is used by another function block
operation.
7 RCP_ERR_CFG_FORMAT Recipe configuration file format is invalid.
8 RCP_ERR_RESERVED Reserved.
9 RCP_ERR_UNKNOWN Unspecified error has occurred.
10 RCP_ERR_DATAFILE_NAME Recipe data file name is invalid.
11 RCP_ERR_DATAFOLDER_INVALID Recipe dataset folder is invalid.

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RCP Function Block Errors

Error ID Error name Description
12 RCP_ERR_DATAFILE_ABSENT Recipe data file is absent.
13 RCP_ERR_DATAFILE_FORMAT Recipe data file contents are wrong.
14 RCP_ERR_DATAFILE_SIZE Recipe data file size is too big (>4K).

IMPORTANT File access error will be returned during RCP function block execution
when card is full.

Recipe Function Block Timing Diagram

Enable(1) Enable(1)

Enable(1)
Disable(0) Disable(0) Disable(0)

Error(3)
Succeed(2)
Busy(1) Busy(1)
Status(0)
Idle(0) Idle(0)
Idle(0)

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IMPORTANT RCP Function Block Execution

• There are three possible states for Recipe function block: Idle, Busy,
Complete (Complete with Succeed and Complete with Error)
• For one Recipe function block execution, the typical status starts from
Idle then Busy and finishes with Complete. To trigger another function
block execution, the status needs to go back to Idle first.
• Idle status changes to Busy status only when Enable input signal is in
rising edge. Complete status enters Idle status when Enable input
signal is on Disable status.
• RWFlag, CfgId and RcpName input parameters are only sampled at
Enable input parameter's rising edge when a new function block
execution starts. During function block execution, input parameters of
RWFlag, CfgId and RcpName are locked and any changes are ignored.
• When the function block execution finishes, the function block status
changes from Busy to Complete. At this stage, if input Enable is False,
function block status changes to Idle after staying as Complete for
exactly one scan time. Otherwise, function block status remains
Complete until input Enable changes to False.
• Recipe function block file name supports a maximum of 30 bytes in
length, and only supports upper and lower case letters Aa…Zz,
numbers 0…9 and underscore (_).
• The RcpName input parameter does not allow file extension (for
example, .txt) to be added to its value. The recipe data file is written
to the microSD card with the .txt extension.
• There are separators in between every data variable in the recipe
data file which is defined during configuration in Connected
Components Workbench. Redundant tab, space, carriage return and
line feed characters are strictly not allowed.
See Supported Data Types for Datalog and Recipe Function Blocks on
page 82.
• Double quotes are not allowed within a string in a recipe file.

Quickstart Projects for The following sample quickstart projects provide step-by-step instructions on
how to use the Datalog and Recipe function blocks in Connected Components
Datalog and Recipe Workbench to generate and manage your recipe files and datalogs.
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Use the Datalog Feature

Configure datalog

Create datalog ladder program

Build and download

Execute DLG function block

Upload datalog file

Configure datalog

1. In Connected Components Workbench, go to the Properties pane to

configure your datalog.
2. Select Datalog. Click Add Dataset to add a dataset. Note that each dataset
will be stored in the same file. You can add up to 10 datasets per
configuration.
3. Click Add Variable to add variables to the dataset. You can add up to 128
variables to each dataset.
For this quickstart sample project, add the following variables that you
have previously created to Dataset 1.
Local Variables
Variable Name Data Type
data_bool BOOL
data_int8 INT
data_string STRING

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Create datalog ladder program

1. Launch Connected Components Workbench. Create a user program for

your Micro820 controller.
2. Right-click Programs. Select Add New LD: Ladder Diagram. Name the
Program (for example, Prog1).
3. From the Toolbox, double-click Direct Contact to add it to the rung.

4. From the Toolbox, double-click Block to add it to the rung.

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5. On the Block Selector window that appears, type DLG to filter the DLG
function block from the list of available function blocks. Click OK.

6. Create the following local variables for your project.

Local Variables
Variable Name Data Type
EnDlg BOOL
cfg_id USINT
data_time_enable BOOL
error UDINT
status USINT
data_bool BOOL
data_int8 INT
data_string STRING

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7. Assign the variables to the DLG input and output parameters as follows:

Note: For CfgID input parameter, you can choose a predefined variable by
choosing from the Defined Words in Connected Components Workbench. To
do so, click the CfgID input box. From the Variable Selector window that
appears, click the Defined Words tab and choose from the list of defined words
(for example, DSET1 which corresponds to DSET1 in your recipe
configuration). See the following screenshot.

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Build and download

After configuring datalog properties, build the program and download to the
controller.

Execute DLG function block

Execute the DLG function block. Notice the Status output go from 0 (Idle) to
1 (Enable), and 2 (Succeed).

Upload datalog file

You can retrieve datalog files from the microSD card using a card reader or by
uploading the datalogs through Connected Components Workbench.

1. To use the Upload feature, go to the Properties section of your project in

Connected Components Workbench.
2. Select Data Log. Click Manage and then choose Upload.

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IMPORTANT The Manage button is not available in DEBUG mode. You need to stop
DEBUG mode to use the Manage button to upload datalog files.
Uploading datalog files in PROGRAM mode is recommended for
performance and file locking reasons.

3. From the Upload window that appears, select the date of the datalog files
that you would like to upload. You can upload datalogs for the entire
month by clicking Whole Month option button.

4. If the file already exists in your destination folder, select whether you
would like to Overwrite file, Skip file, or Preserve both files.
5. Click Upload. The progress bar should tell you whether the upload is
successful or not.

IMPORTANT Do not take out the microSD card from the slot while data is being
written or retrieved from the card. Ongoing write and retrieval operations
are indicated by a flashing SD status LED.

IMPORTANT For better datalog file management, you can use a third-party tool or DOS
CMD to merge all your datalog files into a single file and import as a CSV
file in Excel.

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Use the Recipe Feature

Configure Recipe

Create Recipe ladder program

Build and download

Execute RCP function block

Upload Recipe files

Configure Recipe

1. In Connected Components Workbench, go to the Properties pane to

configure Recipe.
2. Select Recipe. Click Add Recipe to add a recipe. Note that each recipe will
be stored in separate files. You can add up to 10 recipes per configuration.
3. Click Add Variable button to add variables to the recipe. You can add up to
128 variables to each recipe.
For this quickstart sample project, add the following variables that you
have previously created to RCP 1:
Local Variables
Variable Name Data Type
data_bool BOOL
data_int8 INT

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Create Recipe ladder program

1. Launch Connected Components Workbench. Create a user program for

your Micro820 controller.
2. Right-click Programs. Select Add New LD: Ladder Diagram. Name the
Program (for example, Prog2).

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3. From the Toolbox, double-click Direct Contact to add it to the first rung.

4. From the Toolbox, double-click Block to add it to the rung.

5. On the Block Selector window that appears, type RCP to filter the Recipe
function block from the list of available function blocks. Click OK.

6. From the Toolbox, double-click rung to add another rung.

7. Add a Direct Contact and RCP function block to this second rung by
following steps 3…5.
8. Create the following local variables for your program, in addition to the
ones that you have already created for datalog.

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Local Variables
Variable Name Data Type
recipe_file STRING
recipe_file2 STRING
cfg_id2 USINT
read BOOL
write BOOL

9. Assign the variables to the RCP input and output parameters as follows:

Rung 1

Rung 2

Note: For CfgID input parameter, you can choose a predefined variable by
choosing from the Defined Words in Connected Components Workbench. To
do so, click the CfgID input box. From the Variable Selector window that
appears, click the Defined Words tab and choose from the list of defined words
(for example, RCP1 which corresponds to RCP1 in your recipe configuration).
See the following screenshot.

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Execute RCP function block

Execute the RCP function block. Notice the Status output go from 0 (Idle) to
1 (Enable), and 2 (Succeed).

Upload Recipe files

You can retrieve recipe files from the microSD card using a card reader or by
uploading the recipe files through Connected Components Workbench.

1. To use the Upload feature, go to the Properties section of your project in

Connected Components Workbench.
2. Select Recipe. Click Manage and then choose Upload.
Through the Manage button, you can also choose to Download and Delete
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3. From the Upload window that appears, select the batch of recipe files that
you would like to upload.

4. If the file already exists in your destination folder, select whether you
would like to Overwrite file, Skip file, or Preserve both Files.
5. Click Upload. The progress bar should tell you whether the upload is
successful or not.

IMPORTANT Do not take out the microSD card from the slot while data is being
written or retrieved from the card. Ongoing write and retrieval operations
are indicated by a flashing SD status LED.

A recipe header file will be saved with the uploaded recipes.

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Specifications

The Micro820 controllers have the following specifications and certifications.

General Specifications
Attribute 2080-LC20-20AWB(R) 2080-LC20-20QBB(R) 2080-LC20-20QWB(R)
Number of I/O 12 inputs, 8 outputs
Dimensions 90 x 104 x 75 mm
HxWxD (3.54 x 4.09 x 2.95 in.)
Shipping weight, approx. 0.38 kg (0.83 lb)
Wire size For fixed terminal blocks:

Min Max
Solid 0.14 mm2 (26 AWG) 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG) rated @ 90 °C
(194 °F ) insulation max
Stranded 0.14 mm2 (26 AWG) 1.5 mm2 (16 AWG)

For removable terminal blocks:

Min Max
Solid and 0.2 mm2 (24 AWG) 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG) rated @ 90 °C
Stranded (194 °F ) insulation max

For RS232/RS485 serial port:

Min Max
Solid 0.14 mm2 (26 AWG) 1.5 mm2 (16 AWG) rated @ 90 °C
(194 °F) insulation max
Stranded 0.14 mm2 (26 AWG) 1.0 mm2 (18 AWG)

Wiring category(1) 2 – on signal ports

2 – on power ports
2 – on communication ports
Wire type Use copper conductors or shielded cables
Terminal screw torque For removable and fixed terminal blocks:
0.5…0.6 Nm (4.4…5.3 lb-in.) using a 0.6 x 3.5 mm flat-blade screwdriver.
Note: Use a handheld screwdriver to hold down the screws at the side.

For RS232/RS485 serial port:

0.22…0.25 Nm (1.95…2.21 lb-in.) using 0.4 x 2.5 x 80 mm 2-component grip with non-slip grip screwdriver.
Input circuit type 24V DC sink/source (standard) – for 2080-LC20-20QWB(R), 2080-LC20-20QBB(R)
120V AC – for 2080-LC20-20AWB(R) for inputs 4…11 only
Output circuit type Relay 24V DC source Relay
(standard and high-speed)
Power input 24V DC
Power consumption 5.62 W (without plug-ins, max)…8.5 W (with plug-ins, max)

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General Specifications
Attribute 2080-LC20-20AWB(R) 2080-LC20-20QBB(R) 2080-LC20-20QWB(R)
Power dissipation 6W
Power supply voltage range 20.4…26.4 V DC, Class 2
Auxiliary power supply output for 10V
thermistor
I/O rating Input: 120V AC 16 mA Input: 24V DC, 8.8 mA Input: 24V DC, 8.8 mA
Output: 2 A, 240 V AC Output: 24V DC, 1 A per point Output: 2 A,
2A, 24V DC (Surrounding air temperature 240 V AC, 2A, 24V DC
30°C) 24 V DC, 0.3
A per point (Surrounding air
temperature 65 °C)
Isolation voltage 250V (continuous), Reinforced 50V (continuous), Reinforced 250V (continuous), Reinforced
Insulation Type, Output to Aux and Insulation Type, I/O to Aux and Insulation Type, Output to Aux and
Network, Inputs to Outputs. Network, Inputs to Outputs. Network, Inputs to Outputs.
150V (continuous), Reinforced Type tested for 60 s @ 720 V DC, 50V (continuous), Reinforced Insulation
Insulation Type, Input to Aux and I/O to Aux and Network, Inputs Type, Input to Aux and Network.
Network. to Outputs. Type tested for 60 s @ 720 V DC,
Type tested for 60 s @ 3250 V DC Inputs to Aux and Network, 3250 V DC
Output to Aux and Network, Inputs Outputs to Aux and Network, Inputs to
to Outputs. Outputs.
Type tested for 60 s @ 1950 V DC
Input to Aux and Network.
Pilot duty rating C300, R150 – C300, R150
Insulation stripping length 7 mm for the removable and fixed terminal blocks
5 mm for the RS232/RS485 serial port
Enclosure type rating Meets IP20
North American temp code T4
(1)
Use this Conductor Category information for planning conductor routing. Refer to Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1.

Analog Input Specifications for I-00…I-03

Attribute Value
Number of inputs 4
Type Voltage (single-ended)
Data range 0...4095
Input voltage range 0…10V DC
Maximum input 26.4V DC
Input impedance 14.14 kΩ
Resolution 12-bit, 2.5 mV/count
Smoothing None
Input time constant, typical 0.44 ms
Isolation None
Accuracy (25…55 °C) 5% of full-scale (2% with calibration)

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AC Input Specifications for I-04…I-11 for 2080-LC20-20AWB(R)

Attribute Value
Number of inputs 8
On-state voltage 120V AC, nom
79V AC, min
125V AC, max
On-state current 5 mA, min
16 mA, max
Input frequency 50/60 Hz, nom
47 Hz, min
63 Hz, max
Off-state voltage, max 20V AC
Off-state current, max 2.5 mA
Inrush current, max 250 mA @ 125V AC
Inrush decay time constant, max 22 ms

DC Input Filter Settings for I-04…I-11 for 2080-LC20-20QWB(R), 2080-LC20-20QBB(R)

Nominal Filter Minimum ON Maximum ON Minimum OFF Maximum OFF
Setting (ms) Delay (ms) Delay (ms) Delay (ms) Delay (ms)
Inputs 4 and
higher
0 0 0.1 0 0.1
8 5 8 5 8
16 10 16 10 16
32 20 32 20 32

DC Input Specifications
Attribute Non-isolated, shared with Isolated inputs
analog inputs (Inputs 00…03) (Inputs 04…11) – for
2080-LC20-20QWB(R),
2080-LC20-20QBB(R) only
Voltage category 24V DC Sink 24V DC Sink/Source
On-state voltage, nom 12/24V DC 24V DC
On-state voltage range 9.8…26.4V DC 24V DC, nom
10…26.4V DC @ 65 °C (149 °F)
10…30V DC @ 30 °C (86 °F)
Off-state voltage, max 5V DC
Off-state current. max 0.5 mA 1.5 mA
On-state current, min 0.75 mA @ 10.8V DC 1.8 mA @ 10.8V DC
1.0 mA @ 15V DC 2.7 mA @ 15V DC
On-state current, nom 2.1 mA @ 24V DC 8.5 mA @24V DC
On-state current, max 2.6 mA @ 26.4V 12.0 mA @ 30V DC
Nominal impedance 14.1 kΩ (non-isolated) 3.74 kΩ (isolated)
IEC input compatibility Type 1 Type 3

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Relay Output Specifications for O-00...06 for 2080-LC20-20QWB(R),

2080-LC20-20AWB(R)
Attribute Value
Voltage, min 5 V, AC
5 V, DC
Voltage, max 250 V, AC
Maximum switching time 10 ms, turn on
10 ms, turn off
Life 10,000,000 cycles (mechanical)
100,000 cycles (Electrical with UL test load)

Relay Contact Ratings

Maximum Amperes Amperes Volt-Amperes
Volts Continuous
Make Break Make Break
120 V AC 15 A 1.5 A 2A 1800 180
240 V AC 7.5 A 0.75 A
24 V DC 1.0 A 1A 28
125 V DC 0.22 A

Analog Output Specifications

Attribute Value
Output count range 0...4008
Output type Voltage
Output Voltage Range 0…10V
Voltage Output Maximum Load (Resistive) >1000 Ohms
Accuracy 2% of full scale for voltage
Resolution 12-bit, 2.5 mV/count
Output update rate (with no output capacitance), max 20 ms
Channel-to-bus isolation No isolation
Channel-to-channel isolation No isolation

DC Output Specifications for 2080-LC20-20QBB(R)

Attribute Standard Outputs High Speed Output (1)
(Outputs O-00…O-05) (Output O-06)
User supply voltage 10V DC, min 10V DC, min
26.4V DC, max 26.4V DC, max
Load current, min 10 mA
On state voltage drop 1V @ max load current 1.5V @ max load current
2.5V @ max surge
current

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Attribute Standard Outputs High Speed Output (1)
(Outputs O-00…O-05) (Output O-06)
Current ratings per point 0.3 A @ 65 °C, max 100 mA (high speed
1.0 A @ 30 °C, max operation)
1.0 mA, max leakage 1.0 A @ 30 °C
0.3 A @ 65 °C
(standard operation)
1.0 mA, max leakage
Surge current per point
peak current 4.0 A
max surge duration 10 ms
max rate of repetition @ 30 °C once each second
max rate of repetition @ 65 °C once every two seconds
Controller current, max total 3A –
Turn-on time, max 0.1 ms 0.2 μs
Turn-off time, max 1.0 ms 2.5 μs
Response time, max 10 ms
Frequency rate NA 2%
(1)
High speed output operation is greater than 5 Khz.

PWM Output Duty Cycle Error

Turn On/Off time for the Micro820 controllers for the PWM output port is
0.2 μs and 2.5 μs max, respectively. Duty cycle error is:
Positive error = 2.5 μs * F
Negative error = -0.2 μs * F

The plot below shows duty cycle error vs. frequency.

To get the duty cycle error at a certain frequency, for example, the user sets
frequency to 20 KHz, and sets duty cycle to 30% in Connected Components
Workbench, then actual duty cycle is
+5%
30% -0.4%.

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Auxiliary Power Supply for Thermistor Applications

Attribute Value
Output voltage 9.5V, min
10.04V, typical
10.5V, max
Output current 10 mA, typical
50 mA, max

Embedded RTC
Attribute Value
Resolution 1 sec
Accuracy ± 52 sec/month @ 25 °C
± 160 sec/month @ 0...55 °C
Power off Supercap – 4 days @ 25 °C
Supercap life – 5 years @ 40 °C, 14.5 years @ 25 °C

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PWM Typical Readings

PWM Typical Readings
Expected Duty Cycle Typical Duty Cycle
(1.27 KΩ load)
Frequency (Khz) %Duty Cycle Minimum Maximum %Duty Cycle
5 5% 4.90% 6.25% 5.48
5 10% 9.90% 11.25% 10.5
5 20% 19.90% 21.25% 20.5
5 40% 39.90% 41.25% 40.5
5 55% 54.90% 56.25% 55.5
5 75% 74.90% 76.25% 75.5
5 95% 94.90% 96.25% 95.5
5 65% 64.90% 66.25% 65.5
10 5% 4.80% 7.50% 5.9
10 10% 9.80% 12.50% 11
10 20% 19.80% 22.50% 21
10 40% 39.80% 42.50% 40.9
10 55% 54.80% 57.50% 55.9
10 65.00% 64.80% 67.50% 65.9
10 85.00% 84.80% 87.50% 85.9
10 95.00% 94.80% 97.50% 95.9
25 5.00% 4.50% 11.25% 7.25
25 10.00% 9.50% 16.25% 12.3
25 20.00% 19.50% 26.25% 22.4
25 40.00% 39.50% 46.25% 42.3
25 55.00% 54.50% 61.25% 57.3
25 65.00% 64.50% 71.25% 67.3
25 85.00% 84.50% 91.25% 87.3
25 95.00% 94.50% 100% 97
50 5% 4% 17.50% 9.7
50 10% 9% 22.50% 14.8
50 20% 19% 32.50% 24.7
50 40% 39% 52.50% 44.7
50 55% 54% 67.50% 59.6
50 65% 64% 77.50% 69.6
50 85% 84% 97.50% 89.5
50 95% 94% 100% 98.1
100 5% 3.00% 30.00% 14.7
100 10% 8.00% 35.00% 19.5
100 20% 18.00% 45.00% 29.6

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PWM Typical Readings

Expected Duty Cycle Typical Duty Cycle
(1.27 KΩ load)
Frequency (Khz) %Duty Cycle Minimum Maximum %Duty Cycle
100 40% 38.00% 65.00% 49.3
100 55% 53.00% 80.00% 64
100 65% 63.00% 90.00% 73.8
100 85% 83.00% 100.00% 92.4
100 95% 93.00% 100.00% 98

Datalog Performance

Datalog – Data Payload vs. Performance Time

Parameter Number of Characters
28 502 518 1028 1493 3676
Average write time per datalog 541.77 ms 1043.75 ms 1086.67 ms 1632.36 ms 1972.9 ms 2696.22 ms
file including all overheads
Average write time excluding first 500.40 ms 963.86 ms 999.14 ms 1472.36 ms 1818.33 ms 2545.92 ms
sample
Average write time excluding all 479.10 ms 502.78 ms 493.03 ms 505.54 ms 519.91 ms 715.68 ms
overheads

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Environmental Specifications
Attribute Value
Temperature, operating IEC 60068-2-1 (Test Ad, Operating Cold),
IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Bd, Operating Dry Heat),
IEC 60068-2-14 (Test Nb, Operating Thermal Shock):
-20…65 °C (-4…149 °F)
Temperature, surrounding 65 °C (149 °F)
air, max
Temperature, nonoperating IEC 60068-2-1 (Test Ab, Unpackaged Nonoperating Cold),
IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Bb, Unpackaged Nonoperating Dry Heat),
IEC 60068-2-14 (Test Na, Unpackaged Nonoperating Thermal Shock):
-40…85 °C (-40…185 °F)
Relative humidity IEC 60068-2-30 (Test Db, Unpackaged Damp Heat):
5…95% non-condensing
Vibration IEC 60068-2-6 (Test Fc, Operating):
2 g @ 10…500 Hz
Shock, operating IEC 60068-2-27 (Test Ea, Unpackaged Shock):
25 g
Shock, non-operating IEC 60068-2-27 (Test Ea, Unpackaged Shock):
DIN mount: 25 g
PANEL mount: 45 g
Emissions CISPR 11
Group 1, Class A
ESD immunity IEC 61000-4-2:
6 kV contact discharges
8 kV air discharges
Radiated RF immunity IEC 61000-4-3:
10V/m with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 80…2000 MHz
10V/m with 200 Hz 50% Pulse 100% AM @ 900 MHz
10V/m with 200 Hz 50% Pulse 100% AM @ 1890 MHz
10V/m with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 2000…2700 MHz

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Environmental Specifications
Attribute Value
EFT/B immunity IEC 61000-4-4:
±2 kV @ 5 kHz on power ports
±2 kV @ 5 kHz on signal ports
±1 kV @ 5 kHz on communication ports
Surge transient immunity IEC 61000-4-5:
±1 kV line-line(DM) and ±2 kV line-earth(CM) on power ports
±1 kV line-line(DM) and ±2 kV line-earth(CM) on signal ports
±1 kV line-earth(CM) on communication ports
Conducted RF immunity IEC 61000-4-6:
10V rms with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 150 kHz…80 MHz

Certifications
Certification (when Value
product is marked)(1)
c-UL-us UL Listed Industrial Control Equipment, certified for US and Canada.
See UL File E322657.

UL Listed for Class I, Division 2 Group A,B,C,D Hazardous Locations,

certified for U.S. and Canada. See UL File E334470.
CE European Union 2004/108/EC EMC Directive, compliant with:
EN 61326-1; Meas./Control/Lab., Industrial Requirements
EN 61000-6-2; Industrial Immunity
EN 61000-6-4; Industrial Emissions
EN 61131-2; Programmable Controllers (Clause 8, Zone A & B)

European Union 2006/95/EC LVD, compliant with:

EN 61131-2; Programmable Controllers (Clause 11)
C-Tick Australian Radiocommunications Act, compliant with:
AS/NZS CISPR 11; Industrial Emissions
EtherNet/IP ODVA conformance tested to EtherNet/IP specifications
KC Korean Registration of Broadcasting and Communications Equipment,
compliant with:
Article 58-2 of Radio Waves Act, Clause 3
(1)
See the Product Certification link at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/products/certification for
Declaration of Conformity, Certificates, and other certification details.

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Troubleshooting

Status Indicators on the Status indication on the Micro820 controller is as follows.

Controller
Input status

Run status Fault status

Force status Comm status
ENET status SD status

Output status

46207

Status Indicator Description

Description State Indicates
1 Input status Off Input is low.
On Input is energized (terminal status).
2 Fault status Off No fault detected.
Red Controller hard fault.
Flashing red Major fault detected.
3 Run status Green Executing the user program in run mode.
Flashing Green (1 Hz) The controller is in program mode.
4 Serial Off No traffic for RS232/RS485.
communications
status Green Traffic through RS232/RS485.

5 Force status Off No force conditions are active.

Amber Force conditions are active.

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Status Indicator Description

Description State Indicates
5 SD status Off • microSD card is not inserted.
Uninitialized State • microSD card is inserted but medium
is bad.
• microSD card is inserted but file system
is bad.
Off • microSD card read/write failure.
Error State • Failure to read Configmefirst.txt in the root
directory.
• Errors are detected in ConfigMeFirst.txt.
See ConfigMeFirst.txt Errors on page 77 for
list of errors.
On • microSD card is initialized completely
Idle State without read/write on SD card.
• microSD card read/write is complete.
Blinking microSD card is being read/written.
Operating State
6 ENET status Steady Off Not powered, no connection.
The device is powered off, or is powered on
but no Ethernet link established.
Flashing Green No IP address.
The device is powered on with Ethernet link
established but no IP address is assigned yet.
Duplicate IP.
The device has detected that its IP address as
being used by another device in the network.
This status is applicable only if the device’s
duplicate IP address detection (ACD) feature
is enabled.
Steady Green Operational.
Ethernet ink is active and the device has valid
IP address.
7 Output status Off Output is not energized.
On Output is energized (logic status).

Normal Operation
The RUN indicator is on or flashing. If a force condition is active, the FORCE
indicator turns on and remains on until all forces are removed.

Error Conditions If an error exists within the controller, the controller indicators operate as
described in the following table.

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Indicator Probable Error Probable Cause Recommended Action

Behavior
All indicators off No input power or No line power Verify proper line voltage and connections to the controller.
power supply error
Power supply This problem can occur intermittently if power supply is overloaded when
overloaded output loading and temperature varies.
Power and FAULT Hardware faulted Processor hardware Cycle power. Contact your local Allen-Bradley representative if the error
indicators on solid error persists.
Loose wiring Verify connections to the controller.
Power on with Application fault Hardware/software For error codes and status information, refer to the Connected Components
solid indicator and major fault detected Workbench online Help
FAULT indicator
flashing
Power on with Operating system fault Firmware upgrade See Flash Upgrade Your Micro800 Firmware on page 121.
solid indicator and unsuccessful
FAULT indicator
flashing

Error codes This section lists possible error codes for your controller, as well as recommended
actions for recovery.

If an error persists after performing the recommended action, contact your local
Rockwell Automation technical support representative. For contact information,
go to
http://support.rockwellautomation.com/MySupport.asp

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List of Error Codes for Micro800 Controllers

Error Code Description Recommended Action

0xF000 The controller was unexpectedly reset due to a noisy Perform one of the following:
environment or an internal hardware failure.
• Download the program through Connected Components Workbench.
• A Micro800 controller revision 2 and later
attempts to save the program and clear the user data. • Refer to Wiring Requirements and Recommendation on page 25.
If the system variable _SYSVA_USER_DATA_LOST is If the fault persists, contact your local Rockwell Automation technical
set, the controller is able to recover the user program support representative. For contact information, see:
but the user data is cleared. If not, the Micro800 http://support.rockwellautomation.com/MySupport.asp.
controller program is cleared.
• A Micro800 controller revision 1.xx clears the
program. Note that the system variable
_SYSVA_USER_DATA_LOST is not available on
Micro800 controllers revision 1.xx.
0xF001 The controller program has been cleared. This happened Perform one of the following:
because:
• Download the program using Connected Components Workbench
• a power-down occurred during program download or software.
data transfer from the memory module.
• Transfer the program using the memory module restore utility or the
• the cable was removed from the controller during microSD card.
program download.
If the fault persists, contact your local Rockwell Automation technical
• the RAM integrity test failed. support representative. For contact information, see:
http://support.rockwellautomation.com/MySupport.asp.
0xF002 The controller hardware watchdog was activated. Perform the following:
• A Micro800 controller revision 2 and later • Establish a connection to the Micro800 controller.
attempts to save the program and clear the user data.
• Download the program using Connected Components Workbench.
If the system variable _SYSVA_USER_DATA_LOST is
set, the controller is able to recover the user program If the fault persists, contact your local Rockwell Automation technical
but the user data is cleared. If not, the Micro800 support representative. For contact information, see:
http://support.rockwellautomation.com/MySupport.asp.
controller program is cleared.
• A Micro800 controller revision 1.xx clears the
program. Note that the system variable
_SYSVA_USER_DATA_LOST is not available on
Micro800 controllers revision 1.xx.
0xD00F A particular hardware type (for example, embedded I/O) Perform one of the following:
was selected in the user program configuration, but did
not match the actual hardware base. • Connect to the hardware that is specified in the user program.
• Reconfigure the program to match the target hardware type.
0xF003 One of the following occurred: Perform one of the following:
• The memory module hardware faulted. • Remove the memory module and plug it in again.
• The memory module connection faulted. • Obtain a new memory module.
• The memory module was incompatible with the • Upgrade the Micro800 controller’s firmware revision to be compatible
Micro800 controller’s firmware revision. with the memory module. For more information on firmware revision
compatibility, go to
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/firmware.html
0xF004 There may be failure in either: For Memory Module failure, retry data transfer. If the error persists, replace
the memory module.
• Memory module data transfer, or
• Embedded RTC data For embedded RTC failure, cycle power the controller. If the error persists,
contact your local Rockwell Automation technical support representative.
For contact information, see:
http://support.rockwellautomation.com/MySupport.asp.

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List of Error Codes for Micro800 Controllers

Error Code Description Recommended Action

0xF005 The user program failed an integrity check while the Perform one of the following:
Micro800 controller was in Run mode.
• Cycle power on your Micro800 controller. Then, download your program
using Connected Components Workbench and start up your system.
• Refer to the Wiring Requirements and Recommendation on page 25.
0xF006 The user program is incompatible with the Micro800 Perform one of the following:
controller’s firmware revision.
• Upgrade the Micro800 controller’s firmware revision using ControlFlash.
• Contact your local Rockwell Automation technical support representative
for more information about firmware revisions for your Micro800
controller. For more information on firmware revision compatibility, go to
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/firmware.html
0xF010 The user program contains a function/function block that Perform the following:
is not supported by the Micro800 controller.
• Modify the program so that all functions/function blocks are supported by
the Micro800 controller.
• Build and download the program using Connected Components
Workbench.
• Put the Micro800 controller into Run mode.
0xF014 A memory module memory error occurred. Reprogram the memory module. If the error persists, replace the memory
module.
0xF015 An unexpected software error occurred. Perform the following:
1. Cycle power on your Micro800 controller.
2. Build and download your program using Connected Components
Workbench, and then reinitialize any necessary data.
3. Start up your system.
• Refer to the Wire Your Controller on page 25.
0xF016 An unexpected hardware error occurred. Perform the following:
1. Cycle power on your Micro800 controller.
2. Build and download your program using Connected Components
Workbench, and then reinitialize any necessary data.
3. Start up your system.
• Refer to the Wire Your Controller on page 25.
0xF017 An unexpected software error occurred due to Perform one of the following:
unexpected hardware interrupt.
• Download the program using Connected Components Workbench
software.
If the system variable __SYSVA_USER_DATA_LOST has
been set, the controller will be able to recover the user • Transfer the program using the memory module restore utility or the
program, but the user data will be cleared. If not, the microSD card.
Micro800 controller program will be cleared.
If the fault persists, contact your local Rockwell Automation technical
support representative. For contact information, see:
http://support.rockwellautomation.com/MySupport.asp.
0xF018 An unexpected software error occurred due to SPI Perform one of the following:
communication failure.
• Download the program using Connected Components Workbench
software.what
If the system variable __SYSVA_USER_DATA_LOST has
been set, the controller will be able to recover the user • Transfer the program using the memory module restore utility or the
program but the user data will be cleared. If not, the microSD card.
Micro800 controller program will be cleared.
If the fault persists, contact your local Rockwell Automation technical
support representative. For contact information, see:
http://support.rockwellautomation.com/MySupport.asp.

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List of Error Codes for Micro800 Controllers

Error Code Description Recommended Action

OxF019 An unexpected software error occurred due to memory or Perform one of the following:
other controller resource issue.
• Download the program using Connected Components Workbench
software.
• Transfer the program using the memory module restore utility or the
microSD card.
4. If the fault persists, contact your local Rockwell Automation technical
support representative. For contact information, see:
http://support.rockwellautomation.com/MySupport.asp.
0xF020 The base hardware faulted or is incompatible with the Perform one of the following:
Micro800 controller’s firmware revision.
• Upgrade the Micro800 controller’s firmware revision using ControlFlash.
• Replace the Micro800 controller.
• Contact your local Rockwell Automation technical support representative
for more information about firmware revisions for your Micro800
controller. For more information on firmware revision compatibility, go to
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/firmware.html
0xF021 The I/O configuration in the user program is invalid or Perform the following:
does not exist in the Micro800 controller.
• Verify that you have selected the correct Micro800 controller from the
Device Toolbox.
• Correct the plug-in I/O module configuration in the user program to match
that of the actual hardware configuration.
• Recompile and reload the program.
• Put the Micro800 controller into Run mode.
• If the error persists, be sure to use Connected Components Workbench
programming software to develop and download the program.
0xF022 The user program in the memory module is incompatible Perform one of the following:
with the Micro800 controller’s firmware revision.
• Upgrade the Micro800 controller’s firmware revision using ControlFlash to
be compatible with the memory module.
• Replace the memory module.
• Contact your local Rockwell Automation technical support representative
for more information about firmware revisions for your Micro800
controller. For more information on firmware revision compatibility, go to
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/firmware.html
0xF023 The controller program has been cleared. This happened Perform one of the following:
because:
• Download the program.
• a power down occurred during program download or
transfer from the memory module. • Contact your local Rockwell Automation technical support representative
if the error persists. For contact information, see:
• the Flash Integrity Test failed (Micro810 only).
• http://support.rockwellautomation.com/MySupport.asp.
0xF030/ Power down information in persistent memory may not Perform one of the following:
0xF031/ be written properly due to a noisy environment or an
0xF032/ internal hardware failure. • Download the program.
0xF033 • Contact your local Rockwell Automation technical support representative
If the system variable __SYSVA_USER_DATA_LOST has if the error persists. For contact information, see:
been set, the controller will be able to recover the user
program but the user data will be cleared. If not, the • http://support.rockwellautomation.com/MySupport.asp.
Micro800 controller program will be cleared.

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List of Error Codes for Micro800 Controllers

Error Code Description Recommended Action

0xF050 The embedded I/O configuration in the user program is Perform the following:
invalid.
• Correct the embedded I/O configuration in the user program to match that
of the actual hardware configuration.
• Build and download the program using Connected Components
Workbench.
• Put the Micro800 controller into Run mode.
• If the error persists, be sure to use Connected Components Workbench
programming software to develop and download the program.

For the following four error codes, z is the slot number of the plug-in module. If z = 0, then the slot number cannot be identified
0xF0Az The plug-in I/O module experienced an error during Perform one of the following:
operation.
• Check the condition and operation of the plug-in I/O module.
• Cycle power to the Micro800 controller.
• If the error persists, see the Micro800 Plug-in Modules User Manual,
publication 2080-UM004.
0xF0Bz The plug-in I/O module configuration does not match the Perform one of the following:
actual I/O configuration detected.
• Correct the plug-in I/O module configuration in the user program to match
that of the actual hardware configuration.
• Check the condition and operation of the plug-in I/O module.
• Cycle power to the Micro800 controller.
• Replace the plug-in I/O module.
• If the error persists, see the Micro800 Plug-in Modules User Manual,
publication 2080-UM004.
0xF0Dz When power was applied to the plug-in I/O module or Perform the following:
the plug-in I/O module was removed, a hardware error
occurred. • Correct the plug-in I/O module configuration in the user program.
• Build and download the program using Connected Components
Workbench.
• Put the Micro800 controller into Run mode.
0xF0Ez The plug-in I/O module configuration does not match the Perform the following:
actual I/O configuration detected.
• Correct the plug-in I/O module configuration in the user program.
• Build and download the program using Connected Components
Workbench.
• Put the Micro800 controller into Run mode.
0xD011 The program scan time exceeded the watchdog timeout Perform one of the following:
value.
• Determine if the program is caught in a loop and correct the problem.
• In the user program, increase the watchdog timeout value that is set in
the system variable _SYSVA_TCYWDG and then build and download the
program using Connected Components Workbench.
0xF850 An error occurred in the STI configuration. Review and change the STI configuration in the Micro800 controller
properties.

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List of Error Codes for Micro800 Controllers

Error Code Description Recommended Action

0xF860 A data overflow occurred. Perform the following:
A data overflow error is generated when the ladder,
structured text or function block diagram execution • Correct the program to ensure that there is no data overflow.
encounters a divide-by-zero. • Build and download the program using Connected Components
Workbench.
• Put the Micro800 controller into Run mode.
0xF870 An index address was out of data space. Perform the following:
• Correct the program to ensure that there is no index address out of data
space.
• Build and download the program using Connected Components
Workbench.
• Put the Micro800 controller into Run mode.
0xF880 A data conversion error occurred. Perform the following:
Correct the program to ensure that there is no data conversion error.
• Build and download the program using Connected Components
Workbench.
• Put the Micro800 controller into Run mode.
0xF888 The call stack of the controller cannot support the Change the project to reduce the quantity of blocks being called within a
sequence of calls to function blocks in the current block.
project. Too many blocks are within another block.
0xF898 An error occurred in the user interrupt configuration for Correct the user interrupt configuration for plug-in I/O module in the user
the plug-in I/O module. program to match that of the actual hardware configuration.
0xF8A0 The TOW parameters are invalid. Perform the following:
• Correct the program to ensure that there are no invalid parameters.
• Build and download the program using Connected Components
Workbench.
• Put the Micro800 controller into Run mode.
0xF8A1 The DOY parameters are invalid. Perform the following:
• Correct the program to ensure that there are no invalid parameters.
• Build and download the program using Connected Components
Workbench.
• Put the Micro800 controller into Run mode.
0xFFzz A user-created fault from Connected Components Contact your local Rockwell Automation technical support representative if
(Note: zz Workbench has occurred. the error persists.
indicates the
last byte of the
program
number. Only
program
numbers up to
0xFF can be
displayed. For
program
numbers
01x00 to
0xFFFF, only
the last byte is
displayed.)

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Controller Error Recovery Use the following error recovery model to help you diagnose software and
hardware problems in the micro controller. The model provides common
Model questions you might ask to help troubleshoot your system. Refer to the
recommended pages within the model for further help.

Identify the error code and Is the error

No
description. hardware Start
related?

Yes

Refer to page 114 for Are the wire No Tighten wire connections.
probable cause and connections
recommended action. tight?

Yes

Does the
Is the Power No controller No
Clear Fault. Check power.
LED on? have power
supplied?

Yes Yes

Refer to page 114 for

Correct the condition No probable cause and
Is the RUN recommended action.
causing the fault. LED on?

Yes
Is an input LED No
Is the Fault No
accurately
LED on? showing status?
Return controller to RUN or
any of the REM test modes.
Yes Yes

Refer to page 114 for Refer to page 114 for

probable cause and probable cause and
recommended action. recommended action.
Test and verify system
operation.

End

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Calling If you need to contact Rockwell Automation or local distributor for assistance, it
is helpful to obtain the following (prior to calling):
Rockwell Automation for
• controller type, series letter, revision letter, and firmware (FRN) number of
Assistance the controller
• controller indicator status

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Quickstarts

This chapter covers some common tasks and quickstart instructions that are
aimed to make you familiar with the in Connected Component Workbench. The
following quickstarts are included:

Topic Page
Flash Upgrade Your Micro800 Firmware 121
Configure Controller Password 128
Forcing I/Os 132

Flash Upgrade Your This quick start will show you how to flash update the firmware in a Micro800
controller using ControlFLASH. ControlFLASH is installed or updated with
Micro800 Firmware the latest Micro800 firmware when Connected Components Workbench
software is installed on your computer.

ATTENTION: All Ethernet settings are reverted to factory default after

a ControlFlash firmware upgrade. For users who need to use the same
static IP address as previously set, for example, use the Memory
Module to store project settings prior to a flash upgrade so that you
can have the option to restore your original Ethernet settings.

On Micro820 controllers, users can use flash upgrade their controllers through
the Ethernet port, in addition to the USB port of the 2080-REMLCD.

1. Through USB: Verify successful RSLinx Classic communications with

your Micro800 controller by USB using RSWho. Micro810 12-pt.
controller uses the 12PtM810_xxxxx driver, the Micro820 uses the
2080_REMLCD_xxxx driver, and the Micro830/Micro850 uses the
AB_VBP-x driver.

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2. Start ControlFLASH and click Next.

3. Select the catalog number of the Micro800 controller that you are
updating and click Next.

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4. Select the controller in the browse window and click OK.

5. Click Next to continue, and verify the revision. Click Finish.

6. Click Yes to initiate the update.

A screen showing the download progress appears.

If you see the following error message instead, check to see if the controller
is faulted or in Run mode. If so, clear the fault or switch to Program mode,
click OK and try again.

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7. When the flash update is complete, you see a status screen similar to the
following. Click OK to complete the update.

Establish Communications This quick start shows you how to get RSLinx RSWho to communicate with a
Micro820 controller through a USB.
between RSLinx and a
Micro820 Controller 1. RSLinx Classic is installed as part of the Connected Components
through USB Port on Workbench software installation process. The minimum version of
RSLinx Classic with full Micro820 controller support is 3.60.01 (released
2080-REMLCD on December 2013).
2. Power up the Micro820 controller.
3. Plug USB A/B cable directly between your PC and the USB port on the
2080-REMLCD.
4. Windows should discover the new hardware. Click No, not this time and
then click Next.

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5. Click Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then click

Next.

The Wizard searches for new hardware.

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6. Open RSLinx Classic and run RSWho by clicking the icon.

7. On the EDS Wizard that appears, click Next to continue.

8. Follow the prompts to upload and install the EDS file.

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9. Click Finish to complete.

Configure Controller Set, change, and clear the password on a target controller through the Connected
Components Workbench software.
Password
IMPORTANT The following instructions are supported on Connected Components
Workbench revision 2 and Micro800 controllers with firmware revision 2.
For more information about the controller password feature on Micro800
controllers, see Controller Security on page 57.

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Set Controller Password

IMPORTANT After creating or changing the controller password, you need to power
down the controller in order for the password to be saved.

In the following instructions, the Connected Components Workbench software

is connected to the Micro800 controller.

1. On the Connected Components Workbench software, open the project

for the target controller.
2. Click Connect to connect to the target controller.
On the Device Details toolbar, roll over the Secure button. The tooltip
message “Set, Change, or Clear Micro800 Controller Password
Protection” is displayed.

3. Click Secure button. Select Set Password.

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4. The Set Controller Password dialog appears. Provide password. Confirm

the password by providing it again in the Confirm field.

TIP Passwords must have at least eight characters to be valid.

5. Click OK.
Once a password is created, any new sessions that try to connect to the
controller will have to supply the password to gain exclusive access to the
target controller.

Change Password

With an authorized session, you can change the password on a target controller
through the Connected Components Workbench software. The target controller
must be in Connected status.

1. On the Device Details toolbar, click Secure button. Select Change

Password.

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2. The Change Controller Password dialog appears. Enter Old Password,

New Password and confirm the new password.

3. Click OK.

The controller requires the new password to grant access to any new session.

Clear Password

With an authorized session, you can clear the password on a target controller
through the Connected Components Workbench software.

1. On the Device Details toolbar, click Secure button. Select Clear Password.

2. The Clear Password dialog appears. Enter Password.

3. Click OK to clear the password.

The controller will require no password on any new session.

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Forcing I/Os
IMPORTANT This section generally talks about forcing I/O in Micro800 controllers.
Some elements may not apply to certain models (for example, Micro810
and Micro820 controllers do not support PTO motion).

Inputs are logically forced. LED status indicators do not show forced values, but
the inputs in the user program are forced.

Forcing is only possible with I/O and does not apply to user defined variables and
non-I/O variables, and special functions such as HSC which execute
independently from the User Program scan. For example, for motion, Drive
Ready input cannot be forced.

Unlike inputs, outputs are physically forced. LED status indicators do show
forced values and the user program does not use forced values.

The following diagram illustrates forcing behavior.

HSC

User Program

Physical
Force Logical Logical Force
Physical
Inputs Inputs Outputs Outputs

Normal
Variables

Motion

• LED status indicators always match the physical value of I/O

• Normal, non-physical internal variables cannot be forced
• Special functions such as HSC and Motion cannot be forced

Checking if Forces (locks) are Enabled

If Connected Components Workbench is available, check the Variable Monitor

while debugging online. Forcing is performed by first locking an I/O variable and
then setting the Logical Value for Inputs and Physical Value for Outputs.

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Remember you cannot force a Physical Input and cannot force a Logical Output.

In many cases, the front of the controller is not visible to the operator and
Connected Components Workbench is not online with the controller. If you
want the force status to be visible to the operator, then the User Program must
read the force status using the SYS_INFO function block and then display the
force status on something that the operator can see, such as the human machine
interface (HMI), or stack light. The following is an example program in
Structured Text.

If the front of the controller is visible, and not blocked by the cabinet enclosure,
Micro830 and Micro850 controllers have a Force LED indicator.

I/O Forces After a Power Cycle

After a controller is power cycled, all I/O forces are cleared from memory.

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IPID Function Block

This function block diagram shows the arguments in the IPIDCONTROLLER

function block.

IPIDCONTROLLER
EN ENO
Process Output
SetPoint AbsoluteError
FeedBack ATWarning
Auto OutGains
Initialize
Gains
AutoTune
ATParameters

The following table explains the arguments used in this function block.

IPIDCONTROLLER Arguments
Parameter Parameter Data Type Description
Type
EN Input BOOL Function block enable
When EN = TRUE, execute function.
When EN = FALSE, do not execute function.
Only applicable to LD, EN is not required in FBD
programming.
Process Input REAL Process value, measured from the output of controlled
process.
SetPoint Input REAL Set point value for desired process
Feedback Input REAL Feedback signal, measured from control input to a
process.
Auto Input BOOL Operating modes of PID controller:
• TRUE —controller runs in normal mode
• FALSE — controller out value equals to feedback
value
Initialize Input BOOL A change in value (True to False or FALSE to TRUE)
causes the controller to eliminate any proportional
gain during that cycle. It Also initializes AutoTune
sequences.
Gains Input GAIN_PID Gains for IPIDCONTROLLER
See GAIN_PID Data type

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IPIDCONTROLLER Arguments
Parameter Parameter Data Type Description
Type
AutoTune Input BOOL Start AutoTune sequence
ATParameters Input AT_Param Autotune parameters
See AT_Param Data Type
Output Output Real Output value from the controller
AbsoluteError Output Real AbsoluteError is the difference between Process
value and set point value
ATWarnings Output DINT Warning for the Auto Tune sequence. Possible value
are:
• 0 — No auto tune done
• 1 — Auto tuning in progress
• 2 — Auto tuning done
• -1 — Error 1: Controller input “Auto” is TRUE,
please set it to False
• -2 — Error 2: Auto tune error, the ATDynaSet time
expired
OutGains Output GAIN_PID Gains calculated from AutoTune Sequences. See
GAIN PID Data type
ENO Output BOOL Enable out.
Only applicable to LD, “ENO” is not required in FBD
programming.

GAIN_PID Data Type

Parameter Type Description
DirectActing BOOL Types of acting:
• TRUE – Direct acting
• FALSE – Reverse acting
ProportionalGain REAL Proportional gain for PID ( >= 0.0001)
TimeIntegral REAL Time integral value for PID ( >= 0.0001)
TimeDerivative REAL Time derivative value for PID ( >= 0.0)
DerivativeGain REAL Derivative gain for PID ( >= 0.0)

AT_Param Data Type

Parameter Type Description
Load REAL Initial controller value for autotuning process.
Deviation REAL Deviation for auto tuning. This is the standard deviation used to
evaluate the noise band needed for AutoTune (noise band = 3*
Deviation)(1)

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AT_Param Data Type

Parameter Type Description
Step REAL Step value for AutoTune. Must be greater than noise band and less
than ½ load.
ATDynamSet REAL Auto Tune time. Set the time to wait for stabilization after the step
test (in seconds). Auto Tune process will be stopped when
ATDynamSet time expires.
ATReset BOOL Determines whether the output value is reset to zero after an
AutoTune sequence:
• True – Reset IPIDCONTROLLER output to zero after Auto tune
process.
• False – leaves output at load value
(1) The application engineer can estimate the value of ATParams.Deviation by observing the value of Proces input.
For example, in a project that involves the control of temperature, if the temperature stabilizes around 22 °C,
and a fluctuation of 21.7…22.5 °C is observed, the value of ATParams.Deviation will be (22.5-21.7)/2=0.4.

How to Autotune Before you autotune, you need to:

• Verify that your system is constant when there is no control. For example,
for temperature control, process value should remain at room temperature
when there is no control output.
• Configure the set point to 0.
• Set Auto Input to False.
• Set the Gain parameter as follows:
GAIN Parameter Values
GAIN Parameter Value
DirectActing According to operation:
TRUE (for example, Cooling), or
FALSE (for example, Heating)
DerivativeGain Typically set to 0.1 or 0.0
ProportionalGain 0.0001
TimeIntegral 0.0001
TimeDerivative 0.0

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• Set the AT_Parameter as follows:

AT_Parameter Values
AT Parameter Recommendation
Load Every ‘Load’ provides a saturated process value over a period of time.
Adjust the load to the value for the saturated process value you want.

IMPORTANT: If a load of 40 gives you a process value of 30 °C over a

period of time, and you want to tune your system to 30 °C, you should set
the load to 40.
Deviation This parameter plays a significant role in the autotune process. The
method of deriving this value is explained later in this section. It is not
necessary to set this parameter prior to autotuning. However, if you
already know the deviation, it is fine to set it first.
Step Step value should be between 3*Deviation and ½ load. The step provides
an offset for the load during autotuning. It should be set to a value high
enough to create a significant change in process value.
ATDynamSet Set this value to a reasonably long time for the autotune process. Every
system is different, so allow more time to a system with a process value
that takes longer to react to change.
ATReset Set this parameter to TRUE to reset the output to zero after the autotune
process completes.
Set this parameter to FALSE to leave the output at load value after the
autotune process completes.

To autotune, perform the following steps:

1. Set the Initialize input to TRUE.

2. Set the AutoTune input to TRUE.
3. Wait for the Process input to stabilize or reach a steady state.
4. Note the temperature fluctuation of the process value.
5. Calculate deviation value with reference to the fluctuation. For example, if
the temperature stabilizes around 22 °C (72 °F) with a fluctuation of
21.7…22.5 °C (71…72.5 °F), the value of ‘ATParams.Deviation’ is:

22.5 - 21.7 72.5 - 71

For °C: = 0.4 For °F: = 0.75
2 2

6. Set the deviation value, if you have not set it yet.

7. Change the initialize input to FALSE.
8. Wait until the ‘AT_Warning’ shows 2. The autotune process is successful.
9. Get the tuned value from the ‘OutGains’.

How Autotune Works

The auto tune process begins when the ‘Initialize’ is set to FALSE (Step 7.) At
this moment, the control output increases by the amount of ‘Step’ and the process
waits for the process value to reach or exceeds ‘first peak’.

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First peak is defined as:

For Direct Operation: First peak = PV1 - (12 x Deviation)

For Reverse Operation: First peak = PV1 + (12 x Deviation)
Where PV1 is the process value when Initialize is set to FALSE.

Once the process value reaches first peak, the control output reduces by the
amount of Step and waits for the process value to drop to the second peak.

Second peak is defined as:

For Direct Operation: Second peak = PV1 - (3 x Deviation)

For Reverse Operation: Second peak = PV1 + (3 x Deviation)
Once the process value reaches or falls below second peak, calculations
commence and a set of gain will be generated to parameter OutGains.

Troubleshooting an You can tell what is going on behind the autotune process from the sequences of
control output. Here are some known sequences of control output and what it
Autotune Process means if autotune fails. For the ease of illustrating the sequence of control output,
we define:

Load: 50
Step: 20
Output Sequence 1: 50 -> 70 -> 30
Sequence Condition Autotune Result Action for Autotune Fail
Process value reached 'first peak' and Likely successful NA
'second' peak in time

Output Sequence 2: 50 -> 70 -> 50

Sequence Condition Autotune Result Action for Autotune Fail
Process value not able to reach Likely unsuccessful Reduce Deviation or Increase Step
'first peak'

Output Sequence 3: 50 -> 70 -> 30 -> 50

Sequence Condition Autotune Result Action for Autotune Fail
Process value not able to reach Likely unsuccessful Increase Deviation or increase Step
second peak

Output Sequence 4: 50 -> 70

Sequence Condition Autotune Result Action for Autotune Fail
Process value not able to reach First Likely unsuccessful Increase ATDynamSet
peak in time

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PID Application Example

Water In

Water Level

Tank Water Out

The illustration above shows a basic water level control system, to maintain a
preset water level in the tank. A solenoid valve is used to control incoming water,
filling the tank at a preset rate. Similarly, outflowing water is controlled at a
measureable rate.

IPID Autotuning for First and Second Order Systems

Autotune of IPID can only work on first and second order systems.

A first order system can be described by a single independent energy storage

element. Examples of first order systems are the cooling of a fluid tank, the flow of
fluid from a tank, a motor with constant torque driving a disk flywheel or an
electric RC lead network. The energy storage element for these systems are heat
energy, potential energy, rotational kinetic energy and capacitive storage energy,
respectively.

This may be written in a standard form such as f(t) = τdy/dt + y(t), where τ is the
system time constant, f is the forcing function and y is the system state variable.

In the cooling of a fluid tank example, it can be modeled by the thermal

capacitance C of the fluid and thermal resistance R of the walls of the tank. The
system time constant will be RC, the forcing function will be the ambient
temperature and the system state variable will be the fluid temperature.

A second order system can be described by two independent energy storage

elements which exchange stored energy. Examples of second order systems are a
motor driving a disk flywheel with the motor coupled to the flywheel via a shaft
with torsional stiffness or an electric circuit composed of a current source driving
a series LR (inductor and resistor) with a shunt C (capacitor). The energy storage
elements for these systems are the rotational kinetic energy and torsion spring
energy for the former and the inductive and capacitive storage energy for the
latter. Motor drive systems and heating systems can be typically modeled by the
LR and C electric circuit.

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PID Code Sample

The illustration above shows sample code for controlling the PID application
example shown before. Developed using Function Block Diagrams, it consists of
a pre-defined function block, IPIDCONTROLLER, and four user-defined
function blocks. These four are:
• PID_OutputRegulator
This user-defined function block regulates the output of
IPIDCONTROLLER within a safe range to ensure that there is no
damage to the hardware used in the process.

IF RMIN ≤ RIN ≤ RMAX, then ROUT = RIN,

IF RIN < RMIN, then ROUT = RMIN,
IF RIN > RMAX, then ROUT = RMAX.

• PID_Feedback
This user defined function block acts as a multiplexer.

IF "FB_RST" is false, FB_OUT=FB_IN;

If "FB_RST" is true, then FB_OUT=FB_PREVAL.

• PID_PWM
This user defined function block provides a PWM function, converting a
real value to a time related ON/OFF output.
• SIM_WATERLVL
This user defined function block simulates the process depicted in the
application example shown before.

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IMPORTANT User Program Scan Time is Important

The autotuning method needs to cause the output of the control loop to
oscillate. In order to identify the oscillation period, the IPID must be
called frequently enough to be able to sample the oscillation adequately.
The scan time of the user program must be less than half the oscillation
period. In essence the Shannon, or Nyquist-Shannon, or the sampling
theorem must be adhered to.
In addition, it is important that the function block is executed at a
relatively constant time interval.

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Modbus Mapping for Micro800

Modbus Mapping All Micro800 controllers (except the Micro810 12-point models) support
Modbus RTU over a serial port through the embedded, non-isolated serial port.
The 2080-SERIALISOL isolated serial port plug-in module also supports
Modbus RTU. Both Modbus RTU master and slave are supported. Although
performance may be affected by the program scan time, the 48-point controllers
can support up to six serial ports (one embedded and five plug-ins), and so
consequently, six separate Modbus networks.

Endian Configuration

Modbus protocol is big-endian in that the most significant byte of a 16-bit word
is transmitted first. Micro800 is also big-endian, so byte ordering does not have to
be reversed. For Micro800 data types larger than 16-bits (for example, DINT,
LINT, REAL, LREAL), multiple Modbus addresses may be required but the
most significant byte is always first.

Mapping Address Space and supported Data Types

Since Micro800 uses symbolic variable names instead of physical memory

addresses, a mapping from symbolic Variable name to physical Modbus
addressing is supported in Connected Components Workbench software, for
example, InputSensorA is mapped to Modbus address 100001.

By default Micro800 follows the six-digit addressing specified in the latest

Modbus specification. For convenience, conceptually the Modbus address is
mapped with the following address ranges. The Connected Components
Workbench mapping screen follows this convention.

Variable Data Type 0 - Coils 1 - Discrete Inputs 3 - Input Registers 4 - Holding Registers
000001 to 065536 100001 to 165536 300001 to 365536 400001 to 465536
Supported Modbus Supported Modbus Supported Modbus Supported Modbus
Address Used Address Used Address Used Address Used
BOOL Y 1 Y 1
SINT Y 8 Y 8
BYTE Y 8 Y 8
USINT Y 8 Y 8
INT Y 16 Y 16 Y 1 Y 1

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Variable Data Type 0 - Coils 1 - Discrete Inputs 3 - Input Registers 4 - Holding Registers
000001 to 065536 100001 to 165536 300001 to 365536 400001 to 465536
Supported Modbus Supported Modbus Supported Modbus Supported Modbus
Address Used Address Used Address Used Address Used
UINT Y 16 Y 16 Y 1 Y 1
WORD Y 16 Y 16 Y 1 Y 1
REAL Y 32 Y 32 Y 2 Y 2
DINT Y 32 Y 32 Y 2 Y 2
UDINT Y 32 Y 32 Y 2 Y 2
DWORD Y 32 Y 32 Y 2 Y 2
LWORD Y 64 Y 64 Y 4 Y 4
ULINT Y 64 Y 64 Y 4 Y 4
LINT Y 64 Y 64 Y 4 Y 4
LREAL Y 64 Y 64 Y 4 Y 4

NOTE: Strings are not supported.

In order to make it easier to map variables to five-digit Modbus addresses, the

Connected Components Workbench mapping tool checks the number of
characters entered for the Modbus Address. If only five-digits are entered, the
address is treated as a five-digit Modbus address. This means that the Discrete
Inputs are mapped from 00001…09999, Coils are mapped from 10001…19999,
Input Registers are mapped from 30001…39999, and Holding Registers are
mapping from 40001…49999.

Example 1, PanelView Component HMI (Master) to Micro800

(Slave)

The embedded serial port is targeted for use with HMIs using Modbus RTU. The
maximum recommended cable distance is 3 meters. Use the 2080-SERIALISOL
serial port plug-in module if longer distances or more noise immunity is needed.

The HMI is typically configured for Master and the Micro800 embedded serial
port is configured for Slave.

From the default Communications Settings for a PanelView Component HMI

(PVC), there are three items that must be checked or modified in order to set up
communications from PVC to Micro800.

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1. Change from DF1 to Modbus protocol.

2. Set the Address of Micro800 slave to match the serial port configuration
for the controller.

3. Deactivate Tags on Error. This is to prevent the requirement of power

cycling PVC when new Modbus Mappings are downloaded from
Connected Components Workbench to Micro800 controller.

Example 2, Micro800 (Master) to PowerFlex 4M Drive (Slave)

The following is the overview of the steps to be taken for configuring a

PowerFlex 4M drive.

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Parameter numbers listed in this section are for a PowerFlex 4M and will be
different if you are using another PowerFlex 4-Class drive.
Parameter Name Parameter Number
4M 4 40 40P 400 400N 400P
Start Source P106 P36
Speed Reference P108 P38
Comm Data Rate C302 A103 C103
Comm Node Addr C303 A104 C104
Comm Loss Action C304 A105 C105
Comm Loss Time C305 A106 C106
Comm Format C306 A107 C102

• Connect the 1203-USB to the PowerFlex Drive and to the Computer.

• Launch Connected Components Workbench, Connect to the Drive and
set parameters.

To configure PowerFlex 4M, perform the following steps:

1. Double-click the PowerFlex 4M if it is not already open in Connected

Components Workbench.
2. Click Connect.
3. In the Connection Browser, expand the AB_DF1 DH+ Driver.
Select the AB DSI (PF4 Port) and click OK.
4. Once the Drive has connected and been read in, select the Start up wizard
and change the following items. Select Finish to save the changes to the
drive.
• Select the Comm Port as the Speed Reference. Set P108 [Speed
Reference] to 5 (Comm Port).
• Set Start Source to Comm Port. Set P106 [Start Source] to 5 (Comm
Port).
• Defaults for the remaining Inputs
• Accept Defaults for the remainder and click Finish.
5. Select Parameters from the Connected Components Workbench window.

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6. The Parameter window opens. Resize it to view the parameters. From this
window, you can view and set data values of Parameters.

7. From the Parameter window, change the following Parameters to set the
communications for Modbus RTU so that the PowerFlex 4M Drive will
communicate with Micro830/850 via Modbus RTU communication.

Parameter Description Setting

C302 Comm. Data Rate (Baud Rate) 4 = 19200 bps 4
C303 Communication Node Address (address range is 1…127) 2
C304 Comm. Loss Action ( Action taken when loss communication) 0 = 0
Fault with coast stop
C305 Comm. Loss Time (Time remain in communication before taking 5
action set in C304) 5 sec ( Max. 60)
C306 Comm. Format (Data/Parity/Stop) RTU:8 Data Bit, Parity None, 1 0
Stop bit

8. Disconnect the Communications and save your project.

9. Turn off the power to the drive until the PowerFlex 4M display blanks out
completely, then restore power to the PowerFlex 4M.
The drive is now ready to be controlled by Modbus RTU communication
commands initiated from the Micro830/850 controller.

Modbus devices can be 0-based (registers are numbered starting at 0), or 1-based
(registers are numbered starting at 1). When PowerFlex 4-Class drives are used
with Micro800 family controllers, the register addresses listed in the PowerFlex
User Manuals need to be offset by n+1.

For example, the Logic Command word is located at address 8192, but your
Micro800 program needs to use 8193 (8192+1) to access it.

Modbus Address (n+1 value shown)

8193 Logic Command word (Stop, Start, Jog, etc.)

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8194 Speed Reference word

xxx.x format for 4/4M/40, where "123" = 12.3 Hz
xxx.xx format for 40P/400/400N/400P, where "123" = 1.23 Hz
8449 Logic Status word (Read, Active, Fault, and so on.)
8452 Speed Feedback word (uses same format as Speed Reference)
8450 Error Code word
(n+1) To access Parameter 'n'

TIP • If the respective PowerFlex drive supports Modbus Function Code 16 Preset
(Write) Multiple Registers, use a single write message with a length of "2" to
write the Logic Command (8193) and Speed reference (8194) at the same time.
• Use a single Function Code 03 Read Holding Registers with a length of "4" to read
the Logic status (8449), Error Code (8450), and Speed Feedback (8452) at the same
time.

Refer to the respective PowerFlex 4-Class drive User Manual for additional
information about Modbus addressing. (See Appendix E – Modbus RTU
Protocol, on publication 22C-UM001G).

Performance

The performance of MSG_MODBUS (Micro800 is master) is affected by the

Program Scan because messages are serviced when the message instruction is
executed in a program. For example, if the program scan is 100 ms and six serial
ports are used, then the theoretical maximum for serial ports is 60 messages/
second total. This theoretical maximum may not be possible since
MSG_MODBUS is a master/slave request/response protocol, so performance is
affected by several variables such as message size, baud rate, and slave response
time.

The performance of Micro800 when receiving Modbus request messages

(Micro800 is slave) is also affected by the Program Scan. Each serial port is
serviced only once per program scan.

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Numerics CIP Client Messaging 39

2080-LCD 57 CIP communications pass-thru 40
2080-MEMBAK-RTC 1, 57 CIP Generic 39
2080-PS120-240VAC 20 CIP Serial 38, 39, 42
2080-REMLCD 1, 23, 61, 63 Parameters 44
advanced set 67 Driver
analog calibration 68 configure 43
backlight parameters 70 parameters 44
customization 65 Server 37
edit variables 68 CIP Symbolic 38, 39
function blocks 69 supported data types 39
I/O Status 67 addressing 39
main menu 66 Server 38
memory card 68 communication connections 37
mode switch 67 communication protocols 37
modes of operation 64 communications
operational limit 68 ports 37
rating 64 CompactLogix 38
resolution 63 Compliance to European Union Directive
security 67 EMC Directive 8
startup screen 65 Low Voltage Directive 8
text display mode 64 Compliance to European Union Directives 7
USB Mode 64 ConfigMeFirst.txt 3
user-defined screens 69 errors 77
variable 67, 68 Connected Components Workbench iv, 7, 48, 51, 54, 57,
58, 61, 64, 69, 78, 83
A ControlFlash 61
additional resources iii controller
analog cable grounding 32 Error Recovery Model 119
analog channel wiring guidelines 31 grounding 29
analog input I/O wiring 30
to transmitters 36 load 52
analog channel wiring guidelines 31 lock 58
analog output 36 minimizing electrical noise 31
preventing excessive heat 14
array of strings 39
password 57
arrays 39
ControlLogix 38
ASCII 37, 40, 42
configuration 47
ASCII devices 40 D
autotune 137 datalog 1, 78
data types 82
B directory structure 79
execution rules 82
backup 1, 3 specifications 79
baud rate 3, 44 timing diagram 81
before calling for assistance 120 datasets 78, 79
DF1 mode 44
C DHCP Client 37
DIN rail mounting 20
calibration 35
disconnecting main power 11
calling for assistance 120
CE mark 7, 8
certifications 7

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DLG inputs
function block status 80 embedded 1
function error ID list 80 installation
input and output parameters 80 considerations 8
duplicate packet detection 44 DIN rail mounting 20
Micro820 controller 19
module spacing 20
E mounting dimensions 19
embedded responses 45 panel mounting 20
Embedded Serial Port Cables 4 dimensions 21
EMC Directive 8 IPID Function Block 135
Endian Configuration 143 IPIDCONTROLLER 135
ENET status 2 parameters 135
ENQ retries 45 isolation transformers
error codes 113, 114 power considerations 13
error conditions 112
error detection 44 K
error recovery model 119
KEY_READ_REM 69, 71
Ethernet 38, 65
keyswitch 61
configuration settings 48
transfer rate 37
EtherNet/IP Client 39 L
EtherNet/IP Server 37, 39 LCD_BKLT_REM 69, 70
European Union Directive compliance 7 LCD_REM 69, 70
EMC Directive 8 LINT 39
exclusive access 57 Literature Library 23
LREAL 39
F
fault status 2 M
Force status 2, 111 master control relay 14
Forcing I/Os 132 emergency-stop switches 15
using ANSI/CSA symbols schematic 18
using IEC symbols schematic 17
G periodic tests 12
general considerations 8 Micro800 cycle or scan 51
grounding the controller 29 microSD 2, 3, 57
guidelines and limitations for advanced users 54 card slot 3
Class 4 3
H Class 6 and 10 SDSC and SDHC 3
installation 22
hardware minimizing electrical noise 31
features 1 Modbus 37
overview 1 mapping 143
heat protection 14 Modbus RTU 37, 38, 42
housekeeping 51, 78 advanced parameters 46
configuration 45
I parameters 46
Modbus TCP Client 38
I/O Status 64, 66
Modbus/TCP Server 37, 38
input states on power down 14
module spacing 20

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motor starters (bulletin 509) recipe 1, 83

surge suppressors 28 data types 82
MSG_CIPGENERIC 39 directory structure 84
MSG_CIPSYMBOLIC 39 function block errors 85
MSG_MODBUS 38 function block parameters 84
MSG_MODBUS2 38 function block status 85
specifications 83
recipe sets 83
N Remote LCD
NAK retries 45 configuration 42
normal operation 112 resistance input 35
North American Hazardous Location Approval 11 restore 1, 3
RJ-45 connector
location 22
O Ethernet cable 4
outputs ethernet port 4, 37
embedded 1 RS-232/485 combo port 37
RS232/RS485 2, 3, 4, 29
P pin definition 4
RSLinx 38
panel mounting 20
run status 2
PanelView Component 38
password 57
Performance, MSG_MODBUS 148 S
PID Application Example 140 safety circuits 12
PID Code Sample 141 safety considerations 10
POU (Program Organizational Unit) 52 disconnecting main power 11
power considerations hazardous location 11
input states on power down 14 master control relay circuit
isolation transformers 13 periodic tests 12
loss of power source 13 periodic tests of master control relay circuit 12
other line conditions 14 power distribution 12
overview 12 safety circuits 12
power supply inrush 13 security 57
power supply 2 serial communications status 111
requirement 2 serial port
power supply inrush cables 3
power considerations 13 configure 42
powerup settings 3 station address 44
preventing excessive heat 14 status indicator 2
program scan cycle 52, 78 Comm 2
fault status 111
input status 2, 111
Q network status 112
Quickstarts 121 output 2
run status 111
SD 2
R serial communications 111
REAL 39 surge suppression 26

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surge suppressors
for motor starters 28
recommended 28
using 26
__SYSVA_CYCLECNT 51
__SYSVA_TCYCURRENT 52
__SYSVA_TCYMAXIMUM 52

T
terminal blocks 2
thermistor resistance 35
transmit retries 45
troubleshooting 111

U
USB mode 64
USB port 64, 65
User Defined Function Block (UDFB) 51, 55
using emergency-stop switches 15

V
variable retention 54
voltage input 35

W
wiring 25
fixed terminal blocks 26
removable terminal blocks 26
RS232/RS485 terminal block 26
wiring recommendation 25

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