Integrated Architecture Builder,

IAB Basics
Hands-On Lab

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IAB Basics

Contents

Before you begin......................................................................................................................................... 5

About This Hands-On Lab............................................................................................................................. 5

What You Will Accomplish In This Lab ......................................................................................................... 5

Who Should Complete This Lab ................................................................................................................... 5

Lab Materials................................................................................................................................................. 5

Document Conventions................................................................................................................................. 6

1: IAB User Interface (about 10 minutes).................................................................................................. 6

About This Exercise ...................................................................................................................................... 6

Launch IAB and Open a New Workspace .................................................................................................... 6

2: Subsystem Wizards (about 15 min.) ................................................................................................... 11

Objective ..................................................................................................................................................... 11

Add a System and Create a ControlLogix Subsystem................................................................................ 12

Check Subsystem Performance: ................................................................................................................ 27

3: Manually Adding Networks and Hardware (about 15 min.) .......................................................... 30

Create a DeviceNet Network and Add ArmorPoint I/O ............................................................................... 30

Add a PowerFlex Drive to the DeviceNet Network (RAISE Configurator) .................................................. 38

Add a PanelView to Ethernet (New Hardware)........................................................................................... 43

Configure the DeviceNet and ControlNet Networks ................................................................................... 47

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4: View the BOM (about 2 minutes)........................................................................................................ 53

5: Generate a Report (about 5 min.) ........................................................................................................ 55

Objective ..................................................................................................................................................... 55

Procedure.................................................................................................................................................... 55

5: View Module Documentation (about 5 min.) ...................................................................................... 59

Objectives.................................................................................................................................................... 59

Procedure.................................................................................................................................................... 60

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Before you begin

About This Hands-On Lab

Welcome to the Integrated Architecture Builder Basics Hands-On Lab. This exercise will guide you
through an exploration of the basic features of IAB, from navigation to reporting.

What You Will Accomplish In This Lab

As you complete the exercises in this hands-on session, you will:
ƒ ¤ Learn your way around the IAB user interface
ƒ ¤ Use a subsystem wizard to add a controller, network, and I/O
ƒ ¤ Create networks and add network nodes manually
ƒ ¤ Generate a project BOM (Bill of Material)
ƒ ¤ Generate a project report

Who Should Complete This Lab

This hands-on lab is intended for individuals who:
ƒ ¤ Are new to IAB
ƒ ¤ Have used earlier versions of IAB but would like to refresh their basic knowledge

If you would like to learn about other IAB features, please check out the other lab exercises that are
automatically installed along with IAB in C:\Program Files\RA_IAB\Labs.

Lab Materials
To complete the exercises in this lab, you need:
ƒ ¤ This lab manual
ƒ ¤ Integrated Architecture Builder v7 or later
ƒ ¤ Microsoft Word (to view the report in exercise 4: Generate a Report)
ƒ ¤ Adobe Acrobat Reader (to view the product documentation in exercise 5: View Module
Documentation)

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Document Conventions
Throughout this manual, we have used the following conventions to help guide you through the lab
materials.
This style or symbol:
Words shown in bold italics (e.g.,
RSLogix 5000 or OK)
Words shown in italics, enclosed
in single quotes (e.g.,
'Controller1')
Text in a gray
box.
Indicates:
An item or button that you must click on, or a menu name from
which you must choose an option or command. This will be an
actual name of an item that you see on your screen or in an
example.
An item that you must type in the specified field. This is information
that you must supply based on your application (e.g., a variable).
Note: When you type the text in the field, remember that you do
not need to type the quotes; simply type the words that are
contained within them (e.g., Controller1).
Text that appears in a gray box is supplemental information.
Although it is not required in order to complete the lab exercises, it
may help you understand better how IAB works or how to use IAB
more efficiently.

Note: If the mouse button is not specified in the text, click the left mouse button.

1: IAB User Interface (about 10 minutes)

About This Exercise

This exercise shows how to launch IAB and create a new IAB workspace. It also introduces the IAB user
interface layout.

Launch IAB and Open a New Workspace

In this section you will launch IAB and open a new IAB workspace (project).

1. If IAB is already running, skip to step 2.

If IAB is not already running, double click on the Integrated Architecture Builder icon on the
computer Desktop to launch IAB.

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The IAB opening dialog appears.

The opening dialog gives you these options:

ƒ I want to create a New project… -- creates and opens a new, empty IAB workspace
ƒ I want to open an Existing project… -- lets you browse for a stored IAB project file.
(You can store IAB projects in any directory. By default, IAB stores projects in
C:\Program Files\RA_IAB. Each project’s files are kept in a folder with the project
name.)
ƒ I want to reload a Recent project – lets you open one of the projects listed in the
window at the bottom of the dialog box. Select the project you want to open and click
OK.

Click the radio button for I want to create a New project… and click OK, then skip to step 3.

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2. If IAB is already running, save your work if a project is currently open, then click the New button.

3. The Create a New Workspace dialog appears. Select Blank Workspace and type in the Workspace
Name ‘IAB Basics Lab’, then click OK.

The Create a New Workspace dialog lets you create four kinds of IAB workspaces
(projects):

ƒ Blank workspace – An empty workspace with nothing created for you.

ƒ Integrated Architecture Workspace – a new workspace with one new system
created automatically and the subsystem wizard of your choice automatically
launched.
ƒ Workspace with Network – a new workspace with the New Network dialog
automatically opened.
ƒ Workspace with Platform – a new workspace with the New Hardware dialog
automatically opened.

All of these workspaces are the same except for the different items that are automatically
added. Put another way, if you create a blank workspace, you can then launch a
subsystem wizard, add a new network, or add a new hardware platform.

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 The new IAB workspace opens. Click on the Show/Hide Device List button to expose the rest of the
IAB interface.

4. Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the IAB workspace.

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 There are four kinds of graphical view:

ƒ System view – The system view is the only place you can add a subsystem to the
project or access the subsystem wizards (more on these later). In addition, you can
use the system view to draw an overall system architecture diagram.

ƒ Network view – The network view shows the networks in the project – one tab for
each network. The view for each network shows the network’s nodes. For
DeviceNet, ControlNet, EtherNet/IP, and the power networks, the network view also
shows the network physical media. Other networks supported include Remote I/O,
Data Highway Plus, 3-phase power, control power, and auxiliary power.

ƒ Hardware view – Every chassis or device you add to a project in IAB has a hardware
view. The hardware view shows the chassis and modules or the device. Many
configuration options in IAB are initiated by right clicking in the hardware view.

ƒ OnMachine view – The OnMachine view shows the OnMachine cabling solution
configured for a give I/O module. PanelConnect, Wiring Systems, Distribution Boxes,
and end device cabling are graphically represented

Next, you will add a controller, network, and I/O by using a sybsystem wizard.

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2: Subsystem Wizards (about 15 min.)

Objective
IAB provides subsystem wizards for:
ƒ Logix control platforms (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FlexLogix) - The Logix
subsystem wizards let you quickly configure a controller, I/O, and network by entering
system requirements.
ƒ Distributed I/O. - The Distributed I/O subsystem wizard lets you select an appropriate I/O
platform based on I/O and network requirements. You can easily compare configurations
using different I/O platforms. The DIO subsystem does not include a controller; you can put
the DIO subsystem on the same network as a controller subsystem.
All the subsystem wizards select catalog numbers for you based on requirements you enter, and
automatically configure chassis and networks according to built-in rules to help ensure a valid
configuration. Subsystem wizards let you quickly create a BOM based on user requirements.

In this exercise, you will create a new subsystem using the ControlLogix subsystem wizard. You will learn
to:
ƒ ¤ Place a subsystem in the IAB system view
ƒ ¤ Make entries in the different wizard pages
ƒ ¤ View the network and hardware views of the completed subsystem
ƒ ¤ Check subsystem performance

This exercise uses the ControlLogix subsystem wizard as an example. The CompactLogix, FlexLogix,
and Distributed I/O wizards operate in a similar way, although some questions are different.

In this exercise, you will create a ControlLogix subsystem with:

ƒ ¤ 100 DC inputs
ƒ ¤ 100 DC outputs with protection
ƒ ¤ 100 single-ended analog inputs
ƒ ¤ 25 thermocouple analog inputs
ƒ ¤ 100 isolated current analog outputs
ƒ ¤ ability to control 12 SERCOS motion axes
ƒ ¤ a connection to an EtherNet/IP network

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Add a System and Create a ControlLogix Subsystem
1. Click the New System button to create a new system.

A new, empty system view and the system toolbar appear.

System View Functions

In the system view, you can add subsystems via the subsystem wizards and create an
overall architecture diagram. However, you cannot add hardware manually (drag & drop)
in the system view, and hardware you do add manually elsewhere in IAB (e.g. in network
views) will not appear in the system view. It is best to think of the system view as the
way to a) access the subsystem wizards and b) draw a picture of overall architecture.

Multiple Systems
You can add multiple systems to an IAB workspace. Each system can have multiple
subsystems. You can view a list of the systems in the project and the items they contain
by clicking the Systems tab. At any time, you can navigate to any system view by
clicking the System tab, then clicking the system name in the list.

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2. Create the ControlLogix subsystem
Click the ControlLogix Subsystem button in the System Toolbar, then move the cursor into the
System View window and left click. A CompactLogix subsystem icon appears where you click. If you
want, you can drag the subsystem icon to another position in the system view.

3. Name the subsystem

Double-click in the CLX_SS.1 subsystem name box, type in the name ‘ControlLogix 1’ and hit Enter.
(Make sure you click in the name text box, not in the subsystem icon.)

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4. Open the Subsystem Wizard
Right click on the subsystem icon and select ControlLogix Subsystem Wizard. (You can also open
the wizard by double clicking the subsystem icon.)

The subsystem wizard opens.

All the subsystem wizards have this form, although their specific contents may differ.

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5. Under Type of I/O, click the 1794 button. This sets the wizard to create 1794 FLEX I/O for this
subsystem. Click the Next button to move to the next page of the wizard

In the ControlLogix Chassis Preferences page, you can set overall subsystem
preferences:

ƒ Wiring Method – The wizard will add either a screw or clamp RTB for each I/O
module.
ƒ Preferred Size – Selects the default number of slots in the ControlLogix chassis.
The Auto setting assigns chassis size based on the number of modules required.
ƒ Chassis Power Supply – Selects the default input voltage for chassis power
supplies.
ƒ Type of I/O – The wizard will select either 1794 FLEX I/O or 1756 ControlLogix I/O
per this setting. (For other types of I/O, you can use the Distributed I/O subsystem
wizard.)
ƒ Use Redundant Controller Chassis – If this box is checked, the wizard will create a
ControlLogix subsystem with redundant controller chassis. Required duplicate
modules and cables will be automatically added to the BOM.
ƒ Complement Empty Slots with Slot Fillers – If checked, the wizard adds a slot filler
to any slots that do not contain a module.

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6. In the Digital I/O page, enter the following values, then click Next.
ƒ DC In: ‘100’
ƒ DC Out: ‘100’
Notice the checkboxes for each type of I/O. Checking these boxes specifies I/O requirements as
follows:
ƒ I = Isolated
ƒ E = Electronically Fused
ƒ D = Diagnostics
Check the D checkbox for the DC Outputs.

Notice that the modules selected by IAB are displayed under Selected Modules on the wizard page.

In other subsystem wizards, you will see these letters with checkboxes, as applicable:

ƒ I = Isolated
ƒ E = Electronically Fused
ƒ D = Diagnostics
ƒ P = Protected
ƒ K = Conformally Coated
ƒ W = Weld

In any wizard, clicking the Help button will display these definitions.

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7. In the subsystem wizards, IAB makes default selections for I/O. In the ControlLogix wizard, for
example, IAB selects 24V DC I/O and 120V AC I/O. If you would like to change these default
selections or use a different module than IAB has selected (e.g. 16-point modules instead of 32-point
modules), the Advanced I/O Settings feature lets you do so. Click the Adv… button in the DC Out
row now.

The Advanced I/O properties dialog appears. In the dialog box, click on 48V to change the I/O
voltage, then click OK.

To override the IAB module selection, check the Force checkbox, then click on the
module you want to use.

Notice that IAB now informs you that there is no 48V 1794 DC I/O module with diagnostics.

Uncheck the D checkbox. Now, IAB makes a new selection.

Click Next to move to the Analog I/O wizard page.

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8. In the Analog I/O wizard page, enter values as follows:
ƒ Analog Input, Single Ended: ‘100’
ƒ Analog Input, Thermocouple: ‘25’
ƒ Analog Output, Non-Isolated: ‘100’
The modules that IAB selects are shown in the window at the bottom of the wizard page.

Click Next to advance to the Motion wizard page.

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9. If you want the ControlLogix subsystem to perform motion control, specify the number of motion axes
in the Motion wizard page and select the motion control module you want to use. IAB will add the
required number of motion modules.

Enter the number ‘12’ in the Number of Axes box, and select the 1756-M08SE from the dropdown list
of motion modules.

The Level of application selection affects how IAB judges the controller capacity required to
adequately control the motion. High End applications require greater controller involvement than Low
End applications. Leave this selection in the default position.

Click Next to move to the Networks wizard page.

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10. In the Networks wizard page, you specify two things:
ƒ The network the subsystem controller and I/O will be on; that is, the “controlled network.” IAB will
automatically create this network and add communication modules as needed. For this exercise,
we will use the default settings for controlled network (Use a Private Controlled network and
ControlNet). So IAB will create a new ControlNet network for the ControlLogix controller and
1794 I/O you have specified in the wizard.

ƒ The additional networks you want the subsystem to connect to. IAB will add communication
modules as required and you will connect them to other networks. For now, enter ‘1’ in the
EtherNet/IP box.

Click Next to move to the next wizard page.

Controlled Network

Each Logix platform subsystem wizard creates three things:

ƒ a controller
ƒ a controlled network (If required)
ƒ Local I/O and/or I/O on the controlled network

You can specify which network IAB should create as the controlled network using the
selections in the Controlled Network area of the Networks wizard page.

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ƒ Force use of a Controlled Network – If you leave this box unchecked, IAB will
create a network only if the amount of I/O specified in the wizard requires it. In other
words, if you specify only enough I/O to fit in the local chassis with the controller, then
the wizard will not create a network. If you want IAB to create a network regardless
of the amount of I/O specified, then check the Force use of a Controlled Network box
– IAB will add the network module for the controlled network, create the network, and
connect the network module to the network.
ƒ Use Private Controlled Network – If you click on this radio button, IAB will create a
new network for the I/O specified in the wizard. After the network is created, you can
manually add other nodes and devices. In this case, “Private” just means “new.”
ƒ Use Existing Controlled Network – If you have created other subsystems using the
subsystem wizards, you can use one of their controlled networks for the subsystem
you are creating now by selecting this option. A list of the existing controlled
networks, if any are available, will appear in the dropdown. Notice that manually
created networks (more on these later) will not appear on this list. For example, you
cannot manually create a ControlNet network, then use it as a controlled network for
a ControlLogix subsystem – it will not appear in the list of existing controlled
networks. If you are going to connect both wizard-created and manually added
devices to a network, it is best to create the subsystem first, then add other devices
to the subsystem controlled network.
ƒ Controlled Network Type – Lets you select the specific network type to be created
as the controlled network for this subsystem. In the ControlLogix wizard, you can
choose ControlNet or EtherNet.

Additional Networks

If you want the subsystem you are creating to be connected to other networks in addition
to the controlled network, you specify those in the Additional Networks section of the
Networks wizard page. IAB adds communication modules for the additional network
connections you specify. For example, to add an EtherNet module to the ControlLogix
subsystem, enter 1 in the EtherNet/IP box or in the EWEB box (for IP capability).
Entering values in these boxes for Additional Networks does not actually create those
networks in IAB – it just ensures that the appropriate modules will be included in the
subsystem to connect to those networks. We’ll show how to connect those modules to
networks later in this exercise.

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11. In the Controller Preferences wizard page, you specify some additional items that will affect the
module selections made by the wizard (see below). For this exercise, leave all the Controller
Preferences at their default values. This completes entry of data in the subsystem wizard. Click the
Finish button to create the subsystem.

The subsystem icon in the system view becomes not grayed out. The triangle symbol indicates that
configuration is not yet complete. We’ll see more about that as we go along.

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Controller Preferences

In the ControlLogix wizard, the Controller Preferences page lets you specify:

ƒ Spare I/O Points % - The wizard will add, for each type of I/O, the specified
percentage of spare points and adjust the number of modules selected accordingly.
ƒ Spare Slots % - The wizard keeps the selected percentage of slots in each chassis
empty for later expansion. For example, if you select 10-slot chassis and 20% spare
slots, each chassis created by the wizard will have two empty slots.
ƒ Manually choose a processor – If you check this box, the list of processors
becomes active. You can now select a specific processor from the list instead of
accepting the one that IAB would select automatically. In addition, you can specify
the number of processors the wizard should create. If you wanted to create a
subsystem with more than one controller, this is where you would do it.
ƒ Use Safety Processor – If you check this box, the wizard will select the GuardLogix
safety processor, and will also automatically include the safety coprocessor that is
required for this processor.
ƒ Processor Application Data – As you will see later in the exercise, IAB includes a
performance checker for subsystems. The values you specify in this area of the
wizard influence how the performance calculations are made. Clicking the Advanced
Performance… button lets you specify some network performance parameters.
ƒ Use Rack Optimized Connection on the Controlled Network – If this box is
checked, IAB calculates the connections required by assuming that each remote I/O
chassis uses a rack optimized connection, so that only one connection is required for
the digital I/O modules in each chassis. If the box is unchecked, IAB assumes that a
direct connection is required for every remote I/O module. This setting also affects
the results of the subsystem performance check.

In other subsystem wizards, the choices for controller preferences may vary.

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12. Open a view of the subsystem you just created using one of the methods shown below:
ƒ Right click the subsystem icon and select View Subsystem.
ƒ Click the System tab and double click on the ControlLogix 1_Cnet item in the list.

The network view for the subsystem opens.

If you do this and a chassis view opens, you probably did not specify enough I/O in the
wizard to require a controlled network.

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 You can see that IAB has created a ControlNet network with one ControlLogix chassis and 5 FLEX
I/O nodes. The question marks indicate that network configuration is not complete, since no physical
media have been selected yet. We’ll do that in the next section.
For now, notice these characteristics of the network view:
ƒ There is a tab for each network along the bottom of the network view.
ƒ For ControlNet there is a tab for each ControlNet segment and an additional tab for a bird’s eye
view that shows all segments and how they are connected. (For more about this, see the
ControlNet Fiber Ring Topology exercise.)

13. Open the chassis view for the ControlLogix chassis:

ƒ Click the Hardware tab.
ƒ Click on ControlLogix 1_CLogix001 in the list.

The chassis view for the ControlLogix chassis opens.

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 Notice that IAB has included modules according to the entries you made in the subsystem wizard.
From the left, there are:
ƒ A ControlNet interface module for the controlled network of the subsystem
ƒ A ControlLogix processor
ƒ An EtherNet module for the additional network connection
ƒ Motion control modules to handle the number of axes specified in the wizard.
Take a moment to open the FLEX I/O hardware views by clicking on their names in the hardware list.

14. Connect the additional network module to a network:

Right click the EtherNet/IP module and select

Connect channel “.” To a new EtherNet/IP Network.

The New Network dialog appears. You can enter a network name here if you wish. Click on OK to
accept the default name.

For any device in IAB, right clicking the HARDWARE view will display the network
connection options. (Right clicking the network node image will show the options for the
currently shown network, but not other possible connections.)

An Enter IP address dialog appears. Enter the address 1.1.1.1, then click OK.

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 The network view for the new EtherNet/IP network opens, showing the ControlLogix chassis of the
subsystem connected. A default Ethernet switch is selected by IAB. You can change this selection
by right clicking on the switch image and selecting Properties.)

15. Click the Save button to save your work.

Check Subsystem Performance:

1. Click the System tab to bring up the system view, then right click the subsystem icon and select
ControlLogix Subsystem Checker …

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 The subsystem checker display appears, showing you information about:
ƒ Controller memory used and memory available
ƒ Connections used and connections available
ƒ Power supply usage

Notice that the power supply for Flex I/O chassis 005 does not provide sufficient power at 24V. To fix
this, you need to select a different chassis power supply.

IAB does not automatically fix power supply capacity issues like this one. It is good
practice to check power supply usage with the subsystem checkers and the Configure
Chassis dialogs before finishing a configuration.

Click OK to close the subsystem checker window.

2. Click the Hardware tab, then click ControlLogix 1_FlexIO005 to bring up the view for Flex I/O
chassis 005.

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3. Right click on the chassis power supply image and select Configure Chassis.

The Configure Chassis dialog appears. Notice that the power supply usage information also states
that there is insufficient power from the currently selected power supply.

4. Select the 1794-PS3 power supply. The Power Supply Usage information changes to show adequate
current available. Click OK to apply your changes.

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5. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to display the subsystem checker again. Notice that now chassis 005 has
sufficient power. Click OK to finish.

6. Click the Save button to save your work.

3: Manually Adding Networks and Hardware

(about 15 min.)

This exercise shows you how to create networks, add devices to networks in different ways, and
configure physical media for DeviceNet and ControlNet. In this exercise, you will:
ƒ ¤ Create new networks
ƒ ¤ Add nodes to networks using drag & drop
ƒ ¤ Add modules to a chassis using drag & drop
ƒ ¤ Punchout to RAISE to configure a PowerFlex drive
ƒ ¤ Use the New Hardware function to add hardware and connect it to a network
ƒ ¤ Configure network physical media using network wizards

Create a DeviceNet Network and Add ArmorPoint I/O

Objective
In addition to the subsystem wizards, you can manually add networks and devices to your IAB project. In
this exercise, you will:
ƒ ¤ Add a new DeviceNet network
ƒ ¤ Add an ArmorPoint adapter to the network
ƒ ¤ Configure the ArmorPoint chassis and add I/O modules

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Specifically, you will create a DeviceNet network and add an ArmorPoint I/O assembly to the network with
1738-ADN18, 1738-IT2M12, and 1738-IA2M12AC4 modules.

Then, you will create a second bank of modules and add a 1738-IA2M12 to the second bank.

Procedure
1. Add a DeviceNet network:

a. Click the New Network button. It does not matter what view is showing when you do this.

The Choose a Network… dialog pops up.

b. Select DeviceNet and click OK.

The New Network box pops up. Here you can enter a name for the network.

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 c. Click OK to use the default network name.

An empty DeviceNet view appears.

2. Add an ArmorPoint adapter:

At the bottom of the IAB window there is a Device List area. This area lists devices that you can add
to networks and chassis by drag & drop.

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a. Click on the DeviceNet tab, then expand the Adapter folder in the device list.

A list of I/O adapters that can be added to a DeviceNet network appears.

b. Left click on the 1738-ADN18 and, holding the mouse button down, drag it into the network view
and release the mouse button. An ArmorPoint node appears on the network.

This is the basic procedure for all drag & drop device additions in IAB.

In some views, it is important to drag the module to a specific location to successfully add
it. For example, in chassis views, you must drag the module to a specific slot. In power
network views that can have multiple branches, you must drag an item to the specific
branch you want to add it to. In an Ethernet network, you can drag the item to a specific
switch.

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3. Open the Hardware View

Click the Hardware tab. Notice that the list in the Hardware tab includes all the chassis that were
created when you made the subsystem above, and, at the bottom, lists the ArmorPoint adapter you
just added. Expand the ARMPT001 item in the list and click on the 1738 Chassis item.

You can also open the hardware view by double clicking the node icon
in the network view.

A chassis view for the ArmorPoint node appears (this may take several seconds). The 1738-ADN18
adapter is shown with three empty slots. IAB creates this ArmorPoint assembly (“chassis”) and the
connection to the DeviceNet network automatically when you add the adapter to the network by drag
& drop.

4. Before proceeding, click the Save button to save your work so far.

5. Add I/O modules

Click on the Distributed I/O tab in the Device List window. The Device List now shows I/O modules
from the various distributed I/O families, including ArmorPoint.

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Click on the plus sign next to the ArmorPoint folder to expand its contents. Then expand the I/O
Module folder, then the Analog folder. ArmorPoint analog I/O modules are listed.
As you did in step 2b, drag and drop the following I/O modules from the Distributed I/O device list to
the POINT I/O hardware view.
ƒ First slot: Analog I/O – 1738-IT2IM12
ƒ Second slot: Digital I/O – 1738-IA2M12AC4
Make sure you drag the module to an empty slot for the hardware view to accept the module.
Notice that when you add the AC I/O module, IAB automatically installs a 1738-FPD module. This is
an example of how IAB applies rules to help ensure that you create a technically valid configuration.

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7. Configure the Chassis

Right Click Options in IAB – Many configuration options in IAB are accessed through
right-click menus. Every hardware view, every module in a chassis, every network node
in the network view, and other items, have right click options that let you further configure
beyond what the subsystem wizards or drag & drop allow on their own.

In the chassis view, right click the adapter module and select Configure Chassis.

In the dialog that appears, increase the Number of Banks to 2. Specify 2 slots in the second bank,
and select the 1738-EXT3 three-meter connecting cable between bank 1 and bank 2. Notice that you
can also view information about power usage at the bottom of the dialog. Click OK.

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 The hardware view changes to show the second bank and the cable that connects bank 1 and
bank 2. Drag and drop a 1738-IB2M12 module into the empty slot in the second bank. Mouse over
the items in the view to see information about them.

This completes the ArmorPoint configuration for now. Next, you’ll add a PowerFlex drive to the
DeviceNet.

8. Before continuing, save your work by clicking the Save button on the IAB tool bar.

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Add a PowerFlex Drive to the DeviceNet Network (RAISE Configurator)
Next, you will use the RAISE Configurator to select a PowerFlex drive to add to the DeviceNet.

Note: You can use the same procedure presented here to add ArmorStart motor
controllers to DeviceNet networks.

1. Display the network view by clicking on the Network tab, then on the DeviceNet001 item in the list.

2. Click on the DeviceNet tab and scroll down the Device List until you see PowerFlex 400. Expand
the PowerFlex 400 folder and drag a 22C***D*** to the DeviceNet network view.

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3. When you drag a PowerFlex drive (or an ArmorStart motor controller) to a network, IAB automatically
launches the RAISE Configurator for the item you added to the network. Take a moment to notice
the layout of the RAISE configurator screen.

4. Click on Version Voltage Code. A list of options for input voltage appears in the right panel.

Click the radio button for 480 VAC, 3PH. Your selected input voltage appears next to the Input
Voltage item.

Repeat this procedure for each item that has “NO SELECTION.” Scroll down in the items list to make
sure you cover all items. Make the following selections:

For this item: Make this selection

Version Voltage Code 480 VAC, 3PH
Current Rating 10 Amps
Enclosure Style IP20 (Open)
Accessory Kits and Spare Parts See Step 5

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 Notice that DeviceNet is automatically selected for Network Type because you added this drive to a
DeviceNet network.

As you make selections, the question marks in the catalog number will be replaced with letters or
numbers that correspond to your selections.
When you get to the Accessories items, go to step 5.

5. In the Accessories section, click on Accessory Kits and Spare Parts, and select Software Kits. A
red question mark and a notice appear, informing you that this item requires additional configuration.
Click on either of the red question marks that appear.

Another configurator window appears for Drive Software.

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6. Click on the Software item. Select the first option in the list (Drive Explorer), then click the Accept
button.

7. The original PowerFlex 400 configurator window appears again. Notice the green check mark next to
the Accessory Kits and Spare Parts item. This indicates that the selection for this item has been
configured. Click the Accept button to finish the configuration

In the IAB Network View a PowerFlex drive appears on the Device Network.

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8. Move the cursor over the drive image in the network view and notice that the catalog number for the
drive shows in the tooltip that appears.

In the Network List, expand the DeviceNet 001 item and notice that the drive and its catalog number
are listed.

9. Before continuing, save your work by clicking the Save button on the IAB tool bar.

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Add a PanelView to Ethernet (New Hardware)

Objectives
Drag & drop provides a convenient way to add devices to a specific network. The New Hardware function
provides another way to add devices to your configuration. When you use the New Hardware function,
the device you select is not automatically connected to any network; you will have to connect the device
manually after adding it.

In this exercise, you will add a PanelView Plus terminal to your configuration using the New Hardware
function.

Procedure
1. Click the New Hardware button. (You could also select Add New Hardware from the Action menu.)

The Choose a device… dialog appears.

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2. Click the radio button for View, then click the Choose button in the same row.

The Select a device… dialog for View products appears.

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3. Expand the PanelView Plus folder, then the PVP700 folder, and select catalog number
2711P-B7C4A1. Notice the product description for the selected catalog number at the bottom of the
dialog. Click OK.

The hardware view for the selected device opens in IAB and the device is added to the hardware list.

Click the Networks tab and check all the network views to verify that the PanelView Plus is not
connected to any network.

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4. Click the Hardware tab, then click on the Device001 item to again open the hardware view for the
PanelView Plus terminal.

5. Right click the PanelView Plus image and select

Connect channel ‘.’ To Network 1:’EtherNet/IP001’.

6. Open the Network View again (click the Network tab and select EtherNet/IP001) and see that the
PanelView Plus has been connected.

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7. Before continuing, save your work by clicking the Save button on the IAB tool bar.

Configure the DeviceNet and ControlNet Networks

Objectives
After you add devices to a DeviceNet or ControlNet network, you can use IAB to automatically select
network physical media – trunk cable, taps, drop cables, etc. This exercise shows how to use the
DeviceNet wizard to finish DeviceNet configuration. You will also run the wizard for the ControlNet of the
ControlLogix subsystem you added earlier.

In IAB, there are network wizards for ControlNet and DeviceNet. There are no wizards
for the other networks supported by IAB. For Ethernet networks, you can specify
physical media through the switch properties dialog (right click on switch and select
Properties).

Procedure
1. Click on the Network tab to show the network view, then click on the DeviceNet001 tab to open the
DeviceNet network view.

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 The view that appears now is called the Logical View because it shows the network and the devices
connected to it, but does not show any of the network media, such as trunk cables, taps, and drop
cables. The triangles with question marks indicate that network configuration and validation needs to
be done. Also, the Network Status window indicates that the network needs to be checked by
running the network wizard.

2. To configure the network media, click the Run Wizard button in the DeviceNet Status bar.

A DeviceNet Wizard dialog box appears. This dialog lets you select characteristics of the DeviceNet
physical media.

In the DeviceNet wizard, you can specify:

ƒ Network Name
ƒ Trunk Type – Thick, thin, or KwikLink class 1 or 2

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 ƒ Tap Interval – This is the default trunk length between nodes. If you select a pre-
defined interval, IAB will select patch cords. If you select a custom interval, IAB will
select spooled trunk cable and connectors.
ƒ Drop Length
ƒ Default Tap
ƒ Default Trunk Cable – If you select a pre-defined tap interval, IAB will activate this
box and you can select a default catalog number for the trunk cable segments.
ƒ Default Power Supply
ƒ Minimum Baud Rate – IAB will check the network as configured to be sure that it
can use at least the specified baud rate. If the specified baud rate cannot be used,
an error message will be displayed. (new feature in IAB v7)

The choices you make in the DeviceNet Wizard are defaults that IAB will apply to all
devices on the network. However, you can make different choices for individual devices
on the network by right clicking the device in the network view and selecting Channel
Properties.

The Keep User Defined Settings checkbox in the DeviceNet Wizard dialog box, when
checked, ensures that the choices you make for individual devices are retained when the
network wizard is run again. The Keep User’s Power Supply Position performs a
similar function for the DeviceNet power supply.

3. In the DeviceNet Wizard dialog box, select Thin Cable as the Trunk Type.

Click OK.

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 The wizard runs and adds network media to the IAB configuration and validates the network
configuration. The network view shows the results.

Notice that the triangles with question marks have gone away, and that a power supply, trunk cables,
drop cables, and taps have been added. Move the cursor over these items to display information
about them.

4. Click the right-most button (>>) on the DeviceNet Status bar to show more information about the
DeviceNet network.

The DeviceNet Status bar expands to show more information about the network.

Click the Display Voltage Drop Information button to display node voltage drops on the network view.

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5. Right click the PowerFlex drive node icon (DNET001) and select Channel ‘.’ Properties.

The DeviceNet channel properties dialog appears. This dialog lets you change properties for the
individual network node, including node name and position (specified as an absolute position from the
start of the network), tap, and drop length. It also provides some information about the node. In the
DevicePort/DeviceBox tab, you can add DevicePorts and DeviceBoxes to the network and connect
individual nodes to them. In this exercise we won’t change any channel properties. Click OK to
accept the channel properties.

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6. Bring up the network view for the ControlNet created earlier by clicking the CLX_SS.1_Cnet tab in
the network view.

7. Click the Run Wizard button in the ControlNet Status bar.

8. Click OK in the ControlNet Wizard to accept the default settings.

IAB selects the physical media for the ControlNet and redraws the network view.

9. Before continuing, save your work by clicking the Save button on the IAB tool bar.

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4: View the BOM (about 2 minutes)

In IAB, there are two kinds of BOM:

ƒ ¤ Quick BOM – shows the BOM for only the active window.
ƒ ¤ Project BOM – shows the BOM for the entire workspace.

In this exercise, you will learn how to view both.

1. Click the Hardware tab and, in the hardware list, select ControlLogix 1_CLogix001 to display the
hardware view for this chassis.

2. Click the Quick BOM button.

The Quick BOM for the this chassis appears. Notice that only the components shown in the
ControlLogix Chassis view window appear on the displayed BOM.

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3. Close the Quick BOM window and click the Project BOM button.

You may be asked if you want to save changes to the project. If you are, click Yes.

The full Project BOM for the project appears. All parts in the project are listed, along with pricing
information.

Notice that the buttons at the bottom of the BOM window enable you to print the BOM or export it to
Excel or XML.

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4. Save your work
Before continuing, save your work by clicking the Save button on the IAB tool bar.

5: Generate a Report (about 5 min.)

Objective
To generate a report of your project with boilerplate text, pictures and specifications:

Procedure
1. Click the Report Options button in the IAB toolbar (or select Option > Report Options in the menu
bar).

The report options dialog appears.

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In the Report Options dialog, you can set:

ƒ Template File – The template file is any Word document that you want to be
included at the start of the report. The template file might be a Word document that
you create especially for a particular report, or it could be a standard boilerplate
document that you include in every report. IAB provides several template files,
based on the main control system in the project, and in various languages. The
template files are provided in C:\Program Files\RA_IAB\Input-Files.

Click on the browse folder to find a template file.

Click on the red X to clear the template field.

ƒ Language – This specifies the language in which the standard report sections are
presented. For example, every report contains a section called Overview, and each
section of the report has some standard text items included. These are what are
affected by the Language selection. This setting does not select the language used
in the template file. You must make separate selections for the template file and
Language.
ƒ BOM Only – Check this box to output a bill of materials only. No other report
elements will be output, and their selection boxes will be grayed out. The BOM will
be output in Excel form if the Export XLS box is checked and in XML if the Export
XML box is checked. With Subquote means that price subtotals for each BOM
section will be included. Without Subquote means that no subtotals will be included.
ƒ Include Graphics – The report will include the system views, network views, and
hardware views from the project.
ƒ Include Bill of Materials – The report will include the BOM. When you check this
box, the Export XLS box is checked and grayed out so it cannot be changed. IAB will
create an Excel version of the BOM and include it in the Word output.
ƒ Include Systems – The report will include a subsection for each system in the IAB
project that lists the components of the system. Memory, connection, and power
supply usage data will also be included.
ƒ Include Subsystem Performance Data – The report will include the wizard-
recommended network values for each subsystem in addition to the other system
data.
ƒ Include Networks – The report will include a listing of all the networks in the project
and their nodes.
ƒ Include Hardware Platforms – The report will include a listing of all the hardware in
the project. This includes each chassis and its modules, each I/O assembly, and
every device in the project.
ƒ Include On-Machine Cable Reports – The report will include, for each On-Machine
cabling solution, a listing of the cables, connectors, distribution boxes, etc.

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 ƒ Include Motion Book Output Files – When you do a motion configuration using
Motion Analyzer and Motion Selector, the motion specification document is brought
back into IAB. When this box is checked, the motion specification documents from
the IAB project are added to the report.
ƒ Content Options - You can check and uncheck the boxes to indicate what
information will be included in the report.
ƒ Keywords – These items will appear on the report cover page. See below for how to
edit these fields.

In the Keywords area, select the Author field and click Edit Field. Type your name in the space
indicated, then click OK.

2. Click the Report button. You could also select Create Report on the Action menu.

3. You may be asked if you want to save the changes to your project. Click Yes.

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4. You’ll be asked where to save the report. Accept the default by clicking the Save button.

By default, IAB saves projects in C:\Program Files\RA_IAB. Each project is stored in a

folder that has the project name and includes the IAB, BOM, and report files. You are,
however, able to save projects or reports in any location.

5. You may see a message that some items were not found in the price file being used by IAB. Accept
this by clicking OK.

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6. The disclaimer appears. Click OK.

7. IAB processes the report and asks what you want to do. Select The full report using your Word
application and click Yes.

The report opens in Microsoft Word. Examine the cover page and see that your name appears as the
author. Check out the rest of the report contents.

5: View Module Documentation (about 5 min.)

Objectives
IAB includes product documentation about many of the products it supports. There are different ways to
access this documentation. In this exercise, you will try two of them:
ƒ ¤ Right clicking a hardware view.
ƒ ¤ Using the Information tab.

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Procedure
1. Click on the Hardware tab and select any chassis to bring up its hardware view. Right click on any
module and select Documentation. Adobe Reader will launch and show documentation for the
selected module. After you see how this works, close the documentation window.

To view product documentation, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader (or Acrobat
Professional) installed on your computer. Acrobat Reader is a free download from
Adobe.

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2. Click on the Information tab. A listing of documentation appears.

3. Expand any item in the tree and continue until you reach the end of a branch. Double click on the
item at the end of the branch to open the document.

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4. Save your project by clicking the Save button on the IAB tool bar.

This completes the IAB Basics lab exercise.

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