ProSoft Technology MVI69-FLN - Manual (Page 75)

Reference MVI69-FLN ♦ CompactLogix Platform
FA Control Network Communication Module
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 75 of 137
November 3, 2008
3 Reference
In This Chapter
™ Product Specifications ........................................................................... 75
™ Functional Overview.............................................................................. 77
™ Implementation of FL-net....................................................................... 89
™ FL-net Node Configuration Parameters................................................. 97
™ FL-net Protocol and network ................................................................. 99
™ Error and Status Data.......................................................................... 111
™ FL-net Device Profile for MVI69-FLN Module...................................... 112
™ Communications Management Tables ................................................ 115
™ State Transition Diagram..................................................................... 117
™ Glossary .............................................................................................. 126
3.1 Product Specifications
The PC56-FLN FA Control Network communication module is a single slot
solution that allows CompactLogix I/O compatible processors to easily interface
with other FL-net protocol compatible devices. The module implements FL-net
version 2.00 (OPCN-2) defined by JEMA (The Japan Electrical Manufacturers
Association) for the standard FA control network. FL-net is a master-less system.
The PC56-FLN module acts as a gateway between the FL-net network and the
Allen-Bradley backplane. The data transfer from the CompactLogix processor is
asynchronous from the actions on the FL-net network. The module's internal
database can be used to exchange Area 1 and Area 2 cyclic, network, and
module status data between the processor and the FL-net network.
3.1.1 General Specifications
ƒ Single Slot - 1769 backplane compatible
ƒ The module is recognized as an Input/Output module and has access to
processor memory for data transfer between processor and module
ƒ Ladder Logic is used for data transfer between module and processor.
Sample ladder file included.
ƒ Configuration data obtained from configuration text file downloaded to
module. Sample configuration file included.
ƒ Supports all CompactLogix processors: L20/L23/L30/L31/L32/L35, L43 and
L45 (L43 and L45 supported with RSLogix 5000 v16.03 or later)
ƒ Also supports MicroLogix 1500 LRP