A-B 1747-M1 Module Rockwell SLC Storage Unit

Take Control with Logix

Rockwell Automation’s Logix offer users compatibility of control in a variety of platforms, including:

• ControlLogix™, a high-performance, multi-processing platform

• ProcessLogix™, a cost-effective distributed control system (DCS) for process applications

• SoftLogix™, PC-based control from the PLC leader

• FlexLogix™, FLEX I/O expanded to include distributed control

• CompactLogix™, value-focused compact modular I/O coupled with machine control.

Data Highway Plus (DH+) channel offers:

• communication rates of 57.6 Kbaud, 115.2 Kbaud, and 230.4 Kbaud.

• maximum network length of 3048 m (10,000 ft) at 57.6 Kbaud

• Belden 9463 (blue hose) cable connection between nodes (daisy chain connection).

• built-in isolation.

PV Rate and Associated Alarm

Word 10 and Alarm Bit I:e.4/05 for Channel 1

The PV Rate is a setpoint with an associated alarm that indicates when

the temperature is rising too rapidly. If the zone’s PV has risen more

than this setpoint in one second (in auto mode), the module sets the

PV rate alarm bit (I:e.4/05, loop 1). The module only reports this alarm - no action is taken.

Barrel Control

Select barrel control for multiple–zone applications in which there is

thermal conduction between the zones. Injection molding and

extrusion are good example applications because they use multiple

heater bands (zones) mounted on one thermal conductor (the metal

barrel). The barrel conducts heat between different zones. If you

select barrel control, also select between inner and outer zones (word

1, bit 13 for channel 1). A barrel loop is autotuned as the temperature

rises from a cold start to a temperature setpoint during startup.

Introducing ControlLogix for High Performance Control

ControlLogix provides a high performance control platform for multiple types of control. 

You can perform sequential, process, drive or motion control - in any combination - with this single plat form. 

Because the platform is modular, you can design, build, and modify it efficiently - with significant training and engineering savings.

Engineering Productivity is increased with advanced configuration tools, 

memory structure and symbolic programming that requires less programming and memory. 

And your investment in ControlLogix is assured through with such features as flash-upgradable firmware. 

The flexible ControlLogix platform permits multiple proces sors, networks, and I/O to be mixed without restrictions. 

As your application grows, you can use the NetLinx architecture for control and configuration of devices and collection of information

across Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet and Foundation Fieldbus networks.

DH-485 channel offers:

• configurable isolation via the 1747-AIC or 1761-NET-AIC interfaces.

• maximum network length of 1219 m (4000 ft).

• RS-485 electrical specifications.

• Belden 9842 or Belden 3106A cable connection between nodes (daisy-chain connection).

Processor Communication Options

The SLC 500 processors support several communication options. 

The following sections describe the available physical connections and protocol options used by the SLC 500 processors.

Physical Connection Options

Ethernet (10/100Base-T) channel offers:

• 10/100 Mbps communication rate.

• ISO/IEC 8802-3STD 802.3 (RJ45) connector for 10/100Base-T media.

• TCP/IP communication protocol.

• built-in isolation.

Heat/Cool Minimum On-times

Words 6 and 8 for channel 1

These values determine the minimum cycle time after which loop

TPO bits will turn ON. They are used to allow contactors time to close

or pull in. If the contactor is energized for less than this value, the

contactor will not close, but the attempt will count as a cycle.

For example, suppose you set the TPO period for 10 seconds and the

minimum ON time to 1 second. Then if the module calculates a CV%

of 10% or less, the TPO bit for that zone will not turn ON.