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Allen-Bradley 1756-DHRIO User Manual

Allen-Bradley 1756-DHRIO
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ControlLogix Data
Highway
Plus-Remote I/O
Communication
Interface Module
1756-DHRIO
User Manual

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Allen-Bradley 1756-DHRIO Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model1756-DHRIO
CategoryControl Unit
Catalog Number1756-DHRIO
Number of Ports2
Shock30 g
Vibration5 g
Product TypeCommunication Module
Communication ProtocolsData Highway Plus, Remote I/O
Port TypeDH+ and RIO
Data Highway Plus Baud Rates57.6 kbps, 115.2 kbps
Baud Rate57.6 kbps, 115.2 kbps, 230.4 kbps
Operating Temperature0 to 60 °C (32 to 140 °F)
Storage Temperature-40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F)
Relative Humidity5 to 95% (non-condensing)
Module LocationAny slot in a 1756 chassis
Isolation Voltage50 V continuous
CertificationsCE, C-Tick, UL

Summary

1756-DHRIO Module Description

What the Module Does

Explains the communication types supported: DH+ messaging, CIP messaging, and Remote I/O.

Routing Limitations

Details the module's ability to route messages through up to four networks and three chassis.

Remote I/O

Explains the module's function as a scanner in a remote I/O network, transferring data.

Module Features

Highlights key features like routing tables, communication capabilities, and hot-swapping.

Setting Switches

Details how to set network type and node address switches for DH+ or RIO configurations.

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

Provides guidelines to prevent ESD damage to the module during handling.

Removal and Insertion Under Power

Explains precautions for installing or removing the module while chassis power is applied.

Using the Data Highway Plus Network

What is Data Highway Plus?

Defines Data Highway Plus as a wire/protocol connecting devices, supporting up to 32 stations per link.

Link Design

Provides design practices, performance requirements, and cable considerations for DH+ links.

Connecting Devices to the DH+ Network

Lists various devices and their required catalog numbers and cables for connecting to a DH+ link.

Application Guidelines

Offers guidelines for configuring DH+ links, such as minimizing nodes and limiting stations for response times.

Local DH+ Messaging

Describes local DH+ messaging for communication between devices on the same physical link.

Remote DH+ Messaging

Describes remote DH+ messaging for communication between devices on physically separate networks.

Routing Tables in Remote DH+ Messaging

Describes routing tables used to steer remote DH+ messages and how to configure them using RSLinx.

Example DH+ Routing Configuration

Presents an example of a DH+ routing configuration, illustrating node and link ID assignments.

Using Control and Information Protocol (CIP) Messaging

Describes CIP messaging as a mechanism on ControlLogix, ControlNet, and Ethernet, using a relative path.

Using Programming Software in DH+ Applications

Choosing the Correct Software

Provides a table matching software requirements (RSLinx, RSLogix) to product types (PLCs, SLCs, ControlLogix).

Using RSLinx to Create a Routing Table

Explains how RSLinx is used to create routing tables for DH+ networks, defining link IDs and paths.

ControlLogix Routing

Explains ControlLogix routing using CIP and relative paths, simplifying maintenance and offering alternative paths.

Setting the Controller Slot

Explains how to set the controller slot, the physical location of a ControlLogix controller, for DH+ applications.

Using RSLogix 5

Details steps for using RSLogix 5 to send read/write message instructions from PLC-5s in DH+ applications.

Using RSLogix 5000

Details steps for using RSLogix 5000 to send read/write message instructions from ControlLogix controllers in DH+ applications.

Defining Connection Paths

Explains how to configure connection paths for controller-to-controller or workstation-to-controller communication.

Messaging Between PLC-5s and SLC-5/04s

DH+ Messaging: PLC-5s With One 1756-DHRIO

Describes sending DH+ messages from a PLC-5 to another PLC-5 via a 1756-DHRIO module.

DH+ Messaging: SLC-5/04s With Two 1756-DHRIOs in One ControlLogix Chassis

Describes sending DH+ messages from an SLC-504 through two 1756-DHRIOs to another SLC-504.

DH+ Messaging: PLC-5s With Multiple ControlLogix Chassis

Describes sending DH+ messages from a PLC-5 through 1756-DHRIOs in separate chassis to another PLC-5.

DH+ Messaging: PLC-5 to PLC-5/C on ControlNet

Describes sending DH+ messages from a PLC-5 through 1756-DHRIO and 1756-CNB to a PLC-5C on ControlNet.

Messaging Between PLC-5s or SLC5/04s and ControlLogix Controllers

DH+ Messaging: PLC-5 to One ControlLogix Controller With One ControlLogix Chassis

Describes sending DH+ messages from a PLC-5 to a ControlLogix controller using local DH+ messaging.

DH+ Messaging: PLC-5 to Multiple ControlLogix Controllers in One ControlLogix Chassis

Describes sending DH+ messages from a PLC-5 to multiple ControlLogix controllers using local and remote DH+ messaging.

DH+ Messaging: SLC-5/04 to a ControlLogix Controller With Multiple ControlLogix Chassis

Describes sending DH+ messages from an SLC-504 through a 1756-DHRIO to another 1756-DHRIO and ControlLogix controller.

Messaging Between ControlLogix Controllers and PLC-5s or SLC-5/04s

Local DH+ Messaging: ControlLogix Controller in a Single Chassis to a PLC-5

Describes sending DH+ messages from a ControlLogix controller to a PLC-5 using local DH+ messaging.

DH+ Messaging: ControlLogix Controller to a SLC-5/04 Over ControlNet and DH+

Describes sending DH+ messages from a ControlLogix controller to an SLC-5/04 over ControlNet and DH+ using remote DH+ messaging.

Messaging Between ControlLogix Controllers

CIP Messaging Between ControlLogix Controllers Over One Link

Describes sending CIP messages between ControlLogix controllers through a 1756-DHRIO module over one link.

CIP Message Routing Between ControlLogix Controllers Over Two Links

Describes sending CIP messages between ControlLogix controllers over two links using 1756-DHRIO modules.

Using the 1756-DHRIO Module in Remote I/O Applications

Introduction to Remote I/O

Explains the remote I/O system and the module's role as a scanner for I/O devices not in the controller's chassis.

Selecting Devices That You Can Connect

Lists devices usable as adapters in a remote I/O network, including processors and operator interfaces.

Designing a Remote I/O Network

Specifies rules for remote I/O networks: same communication rate, unique rack assignments, and device limits.

1756-DHRIO Module Operation in a Remote I/O Application

Explains how the module functions as a remote I/O scanner, transferring data between controllers and remote I/O devices.

Setting the Data Exchange Rate Between the 1756-DHRIO Module and a Controller

Describes setting the Requested Packet Interval (RPI) for data exchanges between the module and controller.

Remote I/O Scanner Fault Notification

Explains how communication interruptions trigger fault notifications and controller actions.

Using RSLogix 5000 in Remote I/O and Block Transfer Applications

Using RSLogix 5000 in 1756-DHRIO Module Remote I/O Applications

Details steps for using RSLogix 5000 with the 1756-DHRIO module in remote I/O applications.

Adding the 1756-DHRIO Module

Provides step-by-step instructions for adding the 1756-DHRIO module to a project in RSLogix 5000.

Configuring the 1756-DHRIO Module

Explains how to configure the 1756-DHRIO module using wizard screens and lists configurable parameters.

Adding the Remote I/O Adapter

Provides steps for adding a remote I/O adapter to the project in RSLogix 5000.

Creating a Block Transfer (Read or Write) Message Instruction

Details how to create message instructions for block transfers to move data between controllers and remote modules.

Connecting a ControlLogix Controller to Remote I/O

Scanning Remote FLEX Adapters Through a Single 1756-DHRIO Module in a Local Chassis

Describes scanning FLEX adapters through a single 1756-DHRIO module in the local chassis.

Scanning Remote FLEX Adapters Through Multiple 1756-DHRIO Modules in a Local Chassis

Describes scanning FLEX adapters through multiple 1756-DHRIO modules in the local chassis.

Scanning 1771 Remote I/O Adapters Through a 1756-DHRIO in a Remote Chassis

Describes scanning 1771 Remote I/O adapters through a 1756-DHRIO in a remote chassis over ControlNet.

Block Transfers with the 1756-DHRIO Module

Block Transfer Fault Notification

Explains message timeouts and fault notifications associated with BT messages.

Block Transfer ‘Pass-Through’ Messages

Describes DH+ ‘Pass-Through’ messages used for remote I/O block transfers and their destination addressing.

Block Transfers to Remote FLEX I/O Modules Through a 1756-DHRIO in a Local Chassis

Describes initiating block transfers to remote FLEX I/O modules through a 1756-DHRIO in a local chassis.

Troubleshooting the 1756-DHRIO Module

Checking Power Supply and Module Status

Describes how to check power supply and module status indicators during power-up.

Interpreting the Alphanumeric Indicators

Explains the alphanumeric codes displayed by the module for diagnostic information.

Interpreting the Status Indicators

Explains the meaning of LED status indicators for the module and each channel.

Appendix A Specifications

Module Location

Specifies the module location as ControlLogix chassis.

Available Baud Rates

Lists the available baud rates for the module.

Environmental Conditions:

Details environmental operating and storage conditions, including temperature, humidity, vibration, and shock.

Appendix B PCCC Commands Supported by the Data Highway Plus Module

Echo

Describes the Echo command and its reply, used for testing communication.

ID Host and Status

Explains the command to check the location and status of controlling devices on the DHRIO network.

Read DH+ Diagnostic Counters

Explains how to read diagnostic counters stored in the module's RAM for debugging and analysis.

Appendix C Application Guidelines and Tips

Cached and Uncached Connections

Defines connections and discusses cached vs. uncached connections for DH+ and remote I/O.

ControlLogix Controller Constraints

Highlights controller limitations, including unconnected buffers (UCB) and I/O memory penalties.

RPI Configuration Settings

Explains RPI settings for status information, discrete data from adapter racks, and block transfer updates.

Increasing the Unconnected Message Buffer Limit

Explains how to increase the UCB limit in RSLogix 5000 and the associated I/O memory penalty.

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