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Logix AOI for Modbus TCP Micro820® and Micro850®
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New AOI in Sample Code Library can turn your Logix con‐
Ethernet Protocol (REP)
troller’s EtherNet/IP port into a Modbus TCP/IP Client or
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Typically when a Modbus connection is needed with a Logix controller, such as Getting Started with Factory‐
a ControlLogix® or CompactLogix™, an in-chassis module or external gateway Talk® AssetCentre
would be needed. Encompass™ Partners such as ProSoft Technology, make Logix AOI for Modbus TCP
in-chassis Modbus RTU and TCP/IP modules for both the CompactLogix (1769) Connected Components
and ControlLogix (1756) platforms. Workbench V12 includes Mi‐
cro800 Simulator
But, did you know that there is an Add-On Instruction (AOI) that can give you Reset a PanelView™ Plus 6
some basic Modbus TCP/IP capabilities with the standard EtherNet/IP modules, to Factory Default
such as the ControlLogix 1756-EN2T, or the embedded CompactLogix Ethernet Logix Controllers with Solid
ports? There are of course trade-offs and limitations to using the AOI versus the Red OK LED
in-chassis module. But the AOI makes for a great solution when you’re out of Test Your Knowledge of Cy‐
space in the rack, or only need to send and/or receive small amounts of Mod‐ bersecurity Risk Assessments
bus TCP data. PowerFlex® 750/520 Series:
EtherNet connection issues
And best of all, it’s free!
Rockwell Automation recently released an updated AOI to their Sample Code
Library that gives ControlLogix and CompactLogix standard EtherNet/IP /
ports the ability to communicate via Modbus TCP/IP.
The Modbus TCP Add-On Instruction (AOI) version 2.00.01 was released in
February 2020, by the Rockwell Automation Commercial Engineering team.
This updated AOI provides for a smaller footprint in the controller’s memory that
previous versions of the AOI, that can be executed in a 5370 CompactLogix
CPU. The new AOI also has a better organized data structure with simplified
navigation.
Two AOIs to choose
There is an Add-On Instruction for Modbus TCP Client, and a separate AOI for
Modbus TCP Server.
Each AOI can be downloaded for free from the Rockwell Automation Sample
Code Library. Be sure to choose version 2.00.01 released on February 13,
2020, as this is the most current version at the time of this post.
Hardware Requirements
The Modbus TCP AOI code requires a ControlLogix (1756) or CompactLogix
(1769, 5380, 5480) controller with an EtherNet/IP module that supports Logix
Sockets functionality.
See Knowledgebase AID 470690 for a complete list of controllers and modules
that support Socket communications.
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Software Requirements
The Modbus TCP AOI code supports Logix controller revisions 20 and higher.
Modbus TCP v2.00.01 – Client
Each Client AOI can talk to only one Modbus TCP server. Multiple Client AOIs
can be used in the application to connect to additional servers. The use of mul‐
tiple Client AOIs will be limited to the controller’s available memory, and by the
number of Sockets supported with the EtherNet/IP port. The first Client AOI re‐
quires 93k of memory, with each additional Client AOI adding 20k of memory
each.
Refer to the Client AOI user guide for more information on capabilities, and con‐
figuration of the AOI.
Client AOI User Guide:
Modbus-TCP-Client-AOI-based-code-for-ControlLogix-v-2.00.01 Download
Modbus TCP v2.00.01 – Server
The Server AOI can connect to a max of 10 clients. Typically, only one Server
AOI would be used in the user application. But multiple Server AOIs can be
used with a ControlLogix controller with multiple EtherNet/IP modules. The first /
instance of the Server AOI will consume 123K of memory. A CompactLogix
controller can only support one Server AOI per application.
Refer to the Server AOI user guide for more information on capabilities, and
configuration of the AOI.
Server AOI User Guide:
Modbus-TCP-Server-AOI-based-code-for-ControlLogix-v-2.00.01 Download
Also reference Rockwell Automation’s Knowledge Base AID470365 for more
technical information on the use of these Add-On Instructions.
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