PACSystems RX3i

IC695CPE305
GFK-2714 Central Processing Unit
September 2011
The PACSystems* RX3i CPE305 can be used to perform OK IO FORCE
real time control of machines, processes, and material RN STATUS
handling systems. The CPU communicates with the EN SYS FLT
programmer via the internal Ethernet port or a serial port. CM RDSD
It communicates with I/O and Intelligent Option modules
over a dual PCI/Serial backplane. RESET
CPE305
Features
■ Contains 5 Mbytes of user memory and 5 Mbytes of
non-volatile flash user memory.
■ Battery-less retention of user memory.
■ Optional Energy Pack,* which on system power loss
powers CPU long enough to write user memory to
non-volatile storage (NVS).
■ Configurable data and program memory.
■ Programming in Ladder Diagram, Structured Text,
Function Block Diagram, and C.
■ Supports auto-located Symbolic Variables that can
use any amount of user memory.
■ Reference table sizes include 32Kbits for discrete %I

ETHERNET
and %Q and up to 32Kwords each for analog %AI
USB-A RDSD !
and %AQ.
■ Supports most Series 90-30 modules and expansion
racks. For supported I/O, Communications, Motion,
and Intelligent modules, see the PACSystems RX3i RJ-25
Hardware and Installation Manual, GFK-2314.
■ Supports up to 512 program blocks. Maximum size for RS-232

a block is 128KB.
■ An RS-232 serial port
■ Embedded Ethernet interface supports a maximum of Ordering Information
two programmer connections. Description Catalog Number
■ Rack-based Ethernet Interface module
RX3i 1.1GHz CPU IC695CPE305
(IC695ETM001) supports a complete set of Ethernet
Standard Pwr Supplies
functionality. For details, see TCP/IP Ethernet
120/240VAC, 125VDC IC695PSA040
Communications, GFK-2224. 24VDC IC695PSD040
■ Time synchronization to SNTP Time Server on Multifunctional Pwr Supplies
Ethernet network when used with a rack-based 120/240 VAC, 125 VDC IC695PSA140
Ethernet module (IC695ETM001) version 5.0 or later. 24 VDC IC695PSD140
■ Ability to display serial number and date code in Rx3i Universal Backplane
programmer Device Information Details. 7 Slot IC695CHS007
12 Slot IC695CHS012
■ Ability to transfer applications to and from USB 2.0 A-
16 Slot IC695CHS016
type compatible RDSDs (removable data storage
Real Time Clock Battery IC690ACC001
devices).
RX3i CPU Energy Pack IC695ACC400
■ Compliant with EU RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
using the following exemptions identified in the Energy Pack Cable IC695CBL001
Annex: 7(a), 7(c)-I and III, and 15. RS-232 cable IC693CBL316
Note: For Conformal Coat option, please consult the
factory for price and availability.
*
indicates a trademark of GE Intelligent Platforms, Inc. and/or
its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. All rights reserved.
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Specifications
Memory retention The non-volatile storage (NVS) can retain data indefinitely without
loss of data integrity. When CPU power is restored, data stored in
NVS is transferred back to user memory and the NVS is cleared.
Program storage 5 Mbytes of non-volatile flash user memory
Power requirements +3.3 VDC: 1.0 A
+5 VDC: 1.0 A (up to 1.5 A if USB is fully loaded with 0.5 A)
+24 VDC: 0.5A at startup, 0.1 A during run time (Applies only if
Energy Pack is connected to the CPE305.)
Operating Temperature 0 to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Floating point Yes
Boolean execution speed, typical 0.072 ms per 1000 Boolean instructions
Time of Day Clock accuracy Maximum drift of 2 seconds per day
Elapsed Time Clock (internal timing) accuracy 0.01% maximum
Embedded serial communications RS-232
Serial Protocols supported Modbus RTU Slave, SNP Slave, Serial I/O
Backplane Dual backplane bus support: RX3i PCI and 90-30-style serial
PCI compatibility System designed to be electrically compliant with PCI 2.2
standard
Program blocks Up to 512 program blocks. Maximum size for a block is 128KB.
Memory %I and %Q: 32Kbits for discrete
%AI and %AQ: configurable up to 32Kwords
%W: configurable up to the maximum available user memory
Symbolic: configurable up to 5 Mbytes
Embedded Ethernet interface specifications
Max. no. of connections Two programmer connections
Ethernet data rate 10Mb/sec and 100Mb/Sec
Physical interface 10BaseT RJ-45
Remote Station Manager over UDP Yes. Refer to the Station Manager Manual, GFK-2225J or later
for supported commands.
Configurable Advanced User Parameters Yes. Refer to TCP/IP Ethernet Communications for PACSystems,
GFK-2224K or later for supported AUPs.
For environmental specifications and compliance to standards (for example, FCC or European Union Directives), refer to the
PACSystems RX3i Hardware and Installation Manual, GFK-2314.
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CPE305 Battery and Switch Locations

Front View Rear View

OK IO FORCE
RN STATUS
EN SYS FLT
CM RDSD
RESET

IC695CPE305

START
RDSD
UPLOAD PCI Bus
OFF
Connector
DOWNLOAD

STOP RUN
RUN I/O MODE Real Time
ENABLE
RUN OUTPUT
Clock Battery
DISABLE

IP ADDRESS

MAC ADDRESS
ETHERNET
USB-A RDSD !

RJ-25
Energy Pack
RS-232 Connector
(not shown)

Switches
The Reset switch is not used. The RDSD and Run Mode switches are located behind the protective door, as shown above.
RDSD Switches
Start pushbutton Pressing this switch initiates RDSD data transfer. (The three-position switch must be set
to Upload or Download.)
Three-position switch Enables/disables RDSD data transfer and selects the direction of data transfer.
Upload Loads application from CPU to RDSD.
Off Disables RDSD data transfer.
Download Stores application from RDSD to CPU.
Run Mode Switch The Run Mode switch operates as described in the CPU Reference Manual, GFK-2222.

Real Time Clock Battery

The CPE305 is shipped with a real time clock (RTC) battery (IC690ACC00) installed, with a pull-tab on the battery. The
pull-tab should be removed before installing the module.
The RTC battery has an estimated life of 5 years and must be replaced every 5 years on a regular maintenance schedule.
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CPE305 Indicators
CPU Indicators
LED LED State
CPU Operating State
On Blinking Off
OK On CPU has passed its powerup diagnostics and is functioning
properly. (After initialization sequence is complete.)
Off CPU problem. RUN and OUTPUTS ENABLED LEDs may be
blinking in an error code pattern, which can be used by technical
support for troubleshooting. This condition and any error codes
should be reported to your technical support representative.
Blinking; Other LEDs off. CPU in Stop/Halt state; possible watchdog timer fault. Refer to
the fault tables. If the programmer cannot connect, cycle power
with a charged Energy Pack attached and refer to the fault
tables.
OK and OUT EN Blinking in unison CPU is in boot mode and is waiting for a firmware update through
a serial port.
RUN On CPU is in Run mode.
Off CPU is in Stop mode.
OUT EN On (Outputs Enabled) Output scan is enabled.
Off Output scan is disabled.
I/O FORCE On Override is active on a bit reference.
STATUS Blinking green Energy Pack charging; not yet charged above the minimum
operating voltage.
On red Energy Pack circuit fault.
Blinking red Energy Pack is near its end of life and should be replaced soon
On green Energy Pack is charged above its minimum operating voltage.
Off Energy Pack not connected.
SYS FAULT On red (System Fault) CPU is in Stop/Faulted mode because a fatal fault
has occurred.
COM1 Blinking green Signal activity on COM1 port.
Off No activity on COM1 port
RDSD On green Valid RDSD connected, or data transfer complete.
Blinking green Data transfer in progress.
On red RDSD fault. Check for and correct the following conditions:
CPU type mismatch with project on RDSD.
Data transfer error.
Corrupted or invalid USB file system.
Insufficient space on RDSD.
Device has been removed during a store to the CPE305.
The CPE305 must be power cycled to resume RDSD
operations.
Blinking red RDSD-Controller project name mismatch.
Off RDSD not attached or USB port is disabled.

Ethernet Indicators
LED LED State
CPU Operating State
On Blinking Off
100 On, Green Network data speed is 100 Mbps.
Off Network data speed is 10 Mbps.
LINK On, Green The link is physically connected.
Blinking green Traffic is detected at the port.
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Configuration
The CPE305 has the same configuration parameters as the CPU310, with the following exceptions.
 Universal Serial Bus: The RDSD (USB) port is enabled by default in the Controller and in the Proficy Machine Edition
hardware configuration.
If a configuration with Universal Serial Bus set to Disabled is stored to the CPE305, USB port operation can be restored
by storing a configuration with the port enabled or by performing a Clear All operation (power cycling the CPU with the
Energy Pack disconnected).
 Modbus Address Space Mapping: Not supported.
 Ethernet configuration: The embedded Ethernet must be initially configured by downloading a CPE305 configuration to
the RX3i from Machine Edition using a serial connection.
The embedded Ethernet interface is configured in Machine Edition by expanding the CPU slot to display the Ethernet
daughterboard. The Settings tab for the embedded Ethernet module contains IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP
Address. (Note that this release does not support setting a temporary IP address using the SetIP tool in PME.)
 Ports: The CPE305 has one RS-232 serial port.

Release History
Catalog Number FW Version Comments
IC695CPE305-AAAA 7.10 Initial release.

Important Product Information for this Release

This release introduces the following new features to the RX3i CPU family:
■ Battery-less retention of user memory in non-volatile storage (NVS). The CPE305 preserves user memory using an
Energy Pack without the need to periodically replace batteries.
■ Optional Energy Pack, which, on system power loss, powers the CPU long enough to write user memory to NVS.
■ Embedded Ethernet interface for programmer connection.
■ Ability to display the CPU‟s serial number and date code in the programmer Device Information Details dialog box.
■ Support for USB-A compatible RDSD (removable data storage device) memory devices

CPU Functional Compatibility

Subject Description
Programmer Version Proficy Machine Edition Logic Developer 7.0 SIM 3 or later is required to configure
Requirements and program the RX3i CPE305.
CPU Backward Compatibility Legacy CPU310 Projects are not supported on the CPE305.
C Toolkit Compatibility C Toolkit version 7.00 or later
The C Toolkit for PACSystems is distributed with Proficy Machine Edition Logic
Developer. Updates can be downloaded from
http://www.ge-ip.com/support.
Note: All C blocks must be recompiled using the new toolkit before downloading to
a release 7.00 or later CPU.
The Series 90 Toolkit (IC641SWP709/719) is not compatible with
PACSystems.
Backplanes, power supplies and As listed in the PACSystems RX3i System Manual, GFK-2314D or later.
system modules
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Subject Description
Series 90-30 Expansion Rack The PACSystems RX3i supports Series 90-30 expansion racks, both local and
Compatibility remote.
PACSystems RX3i CPU does not operate in a Series 90-30 Rack.
Note: The RUN LED on the 90-30 Power Supply located in an expansion rack
(both local and remote) will not be illuminated when the RX3i System is in
RUN mode and there are only input modules in the expansion rack. The
RUN LED on the 90-30 Power Supply located in an expansion rack (both
local and remote) will be illuminated when the RX3i System is in RUN mode
and there are output modules in the expansion rack.
Series 90-30 Main Rack Series 90-30 Main Racks cannot be used in a PACSystems RX3i system.
Compatibility Series 90-30 CPUs do not operate in PACSystems RX3i Racks.
Isolated 24V power In applications that use the IC69xALG220/221/222, consult PACSystems RX3i
Hardware and Installation Manual, GFK-2314 for details of wiring the 24V power.
COMMREQ to PBM300 In Release 3.0, the behavior of the COMMREQ fault output on a COMMREQ sent to
the PROFIBUS master module IC695PBM300 was changed to be compatible with the
Series 90-30 CPU366 PROFIBUS Master. Previously, the fault output was enabled
when the module received a COMMREQ and it was busy. Now, the busy condition
does not result in the fault output being enabled.
Recommended IC200ALG240 When a VersaMax* system Genius* Network Interface Unit (IC200GBI001) operates
revision with a Genius Bus Controller located in an RX3i, and the VersaMax system contains
an IC200ALG240 Analog Input Module, it is recommended to update the
IC200ALG240 firmware to Revision 1.10 or later.
Upgrade kits are available at http://www.ge-ip.com/support.
Configuration of IC694MDL754 Always configure 16 bits of module status when using this module. Configuring 0 bits
of module status will result in invalid data in the module‟s ESCP status bits.

CPU Restrictions and Open Issues in Release 7.10

Subject Description
Ethernet rack-based module Very rarely, after experiencing multiple rapid power cycles, the CPU may fail to
failed to exchange EGD data establish communication with one or more modules in the backplane at power up.
properly during power cycling When this occurs, several pairs of "Loss of, or missing option module" and "Reset of
option module" faults with identical timestamps will be logged in the controller fault
table. If the module is an Ethernet module, an event 30H is recorded in its station
manager event log.
To recover from this issue, cycle power again.
Loss of Power Supplies after A Loss of Power Supplies after firmware update may occur. This does not happen
firmware update with all firmware updates and will not occur if the system is power cycled after the
firmware upgrade has completed. The faults displayed when this issue occurs are as
follows:
0.0 Loss of, or missing option module 01-12-2009 11:25:38
Error Code Group Action Task Num
36 4 3:Fatal 9
Fault Extra Data:
01 58 02 4f 80 08 0a 07 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
Hot swapping some analog Occasionally during a hot insertion (hot swap) of IC695 Non-Isolated Analog Input
modules slowly result in Modules, input channels may take up to 2 seconds to reflect actual input values after
modules not being recognized the Module OK bit is enabled in the module status word. This has only been seen
when the hot insertion has been done slowly (i.e. approximately 1.5 seconds to
insert the module)
Simultaneous clears, loads and Currently, PACSystems CPUs do not support multiple programmers changing CPU
stores not supported contents at the same time. The programming software may generate an error during
the operation. Simultaneous loads from a single controller are allowed.
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Subject Description
Hardware configuration Not If the user stores a hardware configuration to flash that sets “Logic/Config Power up
Equal after changing target Source” to “Always Flash” or “Conditional Flash” and then subsequently changes the
name name of the target in the programming software, the hardware configuration will go
Not Equal and will not Verify as equal.
Controller and IO Fault Tables Both Controller and IO fault tables may need to be cleared to take the CPU out of
may need to be cleared twice to Stop/Fault mode. If one of the tables contains a recurring fault, the order in which the
clear faulted state tables are cleared may be significant. If the CPU is still in Stop/Fault mode after both
tables are cleared, try clearing the fault tables again.
Setting force on/off by storing Once a force on or force off has been stored to the RX3i, you cannot switch from
initial value force on to force off or vice-versa directly by downloading initial values. To turn off
the force, perform a download, and then change the force on or off by another
download.
Number of active programs The SNP request Return Controller Type and ID currently returns the number of
returned as zero active programs as zero.
Serial I/O failure at 115K during Rare data corruption errors have been seen on serial communications when running
heavy interrupt load at 115K under heavy interrupt load on the RX3i. Under heavy load applications,
users should restrict serial communications to 57K or lower.
SNP ID not always provided Unlike the Series 90-30, the RX3i CPU‟s SNP ID will not appear in the Machine
Edition programmer Show Status display. Service Request 11 will always return
zeros.
Second programmer can While currently active in a Test and Edit session using Machine Edition on one PC,
change logic while in Test & Machine Edition running on another PC is not prevented from storing new logic to
Edit mode the RX3i.
Must have logic if powering-up If the application will configure the CPU to retrieve the contents of flash memory at
from flash power-up, be sure to include logic along with hardware configuration when saving to
flash memory.
Two loss of module faults for Occasionally, the hot removal of the Universal Analog Input Module (IC695ALG600)
Universal Analog Module results in two “Loss of I/O Module” faults instead of one.
Power up of Series 90-30 HSC As power is applied to a 90-30 High-Speed Counter, the "module ready" bit in the
module may take as long as 20 status bits returned each sweep from the module may not be set for as long as 20
seconds seconds after the first PLC sweep, even though there is no "loss of module"
indication. I/O data exchanged with the module is not meaningful until this bit is set
by the module. Refer to pages 4-3 to 4-5 of GFK-0293.
Informational fault at power up Intermittently during power-up, an Informational non-critical CPU software fault may
be generated with fault extra data of 01 91 01 D6. This fault will have no effect on
the normal operation of the RX3i. But, if the hardware watchdog timer expires after
this fault and before power has been cycled again, then the outputs of I/O modules
may hold their last state, rather than defaulting to zero.
Extended memory types for IO %R, %W and %M cannot be used as IO triggers.
triggers
SNP Update Datagram message If an Update Datagram message requests 6 or less bits or bytes of data, the RX3i
will return a Completion Ack without Text Buffer. The protocol specifies that the
returned data will be in the Completion Ack message, but it may not be present.
GBC30 may not resume In rare instances, a GBC30 in an expansion rack may not resume normal operation
operation after power cycle after a power cycle of either the expansion rack or the main rack.
Configuration of third-party Do not specify a length of 0 in the configuration of a third-party module. The module
modules will not work properly in the system.
Power supply status after CPU The RX3i will report a “Loss of or missing option module” fault for the IC695PSD140
firmware update power supply following an update of CPU firmware. Also, the slot will appear empty
in the programmer‟s online status detail view. The power supply continues to
operate normally. Power cycle to restore normal status reporting.
Power supply status after Rarely, turning a power supply on or off may not result in an add or loss fault. Also,
power cycling the slot will appear empty in the programmer‟s online status detail view. The power
supply continues to operate normally. To restore normal status reporting, cycle the
power.
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Subject Description
Don‟t use multiple targets In a system in which the hardware configuration is stored from one target and logic
is stored from a different target, powering-up from flash will not work. The observed
behavior is that, following a power up from flash, PME reports hardware
configuration and logic "not equal".
Missing “Loss of terminal The IC695ALG600/608/616 analog input modules do not produce a “Loss of terminal
block” fault block” fault when hardware configuration is stored or the module is hot-inserted, and
the terminal block is not locked into place.
Sequence Store Failure When downloading projects with very large hardware configuration or which use
large amounts of user memory, it is possible to encounter a “PLC Sequence Store
Failure” error when writing the project to flash. To avoid this error, either or both of
the following actions may be helpful:
1. Perform an explicit clear of flash prior to performing the write.
2. Increase the operation timeout used by ME prior to performing the write. This is
done by expanding the Additional Configuration in the Inspector window for the
target controller, and adjusting Request Timeout. The timeout may need to be
increased to as much as 60000 msec, depending on the amount of memory
used and the condition of the flash memory.
IC694MDL754: must configure Always configure 16 bits of module status when using this module. Configuring 0 bits
module status bits of module status will result in invalid data in the module‟s ESCP status bits.
IC695ALG600 Lead Resistance A configuration store operation will fail if a channel is configured for 3-wire RTD and
Compensation setting Lead Resistance Compensation is set to Disabled. A Loss of Module fault will be
logged in the I/O Fault table at the end of the store operation. To recover the lost
module, the configuration must be changed to enable Lead Resistance
Compensation and module must be power cycled.
WinLoader may stop operating On computers running Windows 2000 and using some versions of Symantec
Antivirus protection, WinLoader will lock up if used in Advanced mode. To recover,
cycle the computer's power.
Logic and HWC not equal after If the Hardware Config from Target 1, with Logic/Configuration Power-up Source and
power cycle Data Source both set to “Always from Flash,” is stored in Flash, then Logic and
Hardware Config from Target 2, with Logic/Configuration Power-up Source both set
to “Always from RAM,” are stored to RAM and there is a good battery, then when
power is cycled the programmer may show that Logic and Hardware Config are not
equal. The remedy is to clear Flash and re-store the Logic and Hardware Config
from Target 2.
WinLoader does not detect PC WinLoader does not detect whether a PC's COM port is in use when attempting to
COM port in use when connect to a PACSystems CPU to perform a firmware upgrade. If the port is already
upgrading PACSystems CPU in use it displays the status "trying to connect" followed by "waiting for target." To
proceed with the upgrade, press the "abort" button and disconnect the other
application that is using the COM port.
WinLoader does not display WinLoader does not display an error message if it cannot connect to a PACSystems
error when it cannot connect CPU to perform a firmware upgrade. This occurs if the cable is physically not
serially with PACSystems CPU connected to the CPU or if the CPU's serial port is not configured for the same baud
as WinLoader. In this case Winloader displays the status "trying to connect" followed
by "waiting for target." To proceed with the upgrade, press the "abort" button and
correct the cable or baud rate setting.
SRTP connections remain open The Ethernet Interface does not terminate all open SRTP connections before
after IP address changed changing its IP address. Thus, once the local IP address has changed, the privileged
connection may not be available until the TCP keep-alive timeout has expired.
If quicker recovery of the SRTP connection is needed, modify the “wkal_idle”
Advanced User Parameter to reduce the TCP keep alive timer down to the desired
maximum time for holding open the broken connection. Refer to TCP/IP Ethernet
Communications for PACSystems, GFK-2224, for details.
REPP does not save results of The station manager REPP command does not retain the results of a PING that is
aborted PING aborted due to error. The PING results are reported when the PING is aborted, but
subsequent REPP commands give the results of the last successfully terminated
PING.
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Subject Description
Multiple log events The Ethernet Interface sometimes generates multiple exception log events and
Controller Fault Table entries when a single error condition occurs. Under repetitive
error conditions, the exception log and/or Controller Fault Table can be completely
filled with repetitive error messages.
Clear of large hardware A Log event 08/20 may occur when very large hardware configurations are cleared
configurations may cause log and transfers are active on other Server connections. This log event can be safely
event 08/20 ignored.
PLC response timeout errors Under extremely heavy SRTP traffic conditions, the Ethernet Interface may log an
(8/08) in Ethernet exception log event in the Ethernet exception log (Event 8, Entry 2 = 08H) indicating an overload
under extremely heavy SRTP condition. This error terminates the SRTP connection. If this event appears, either
traffic the traffic load should be reduced, or the application should use an alternate
communications method to verify that critical data transfers were not lost due to the
overload.
SRTP channel transfers may When SRTP communications are interrupted by a power cycle, the Ethernet
take up to 20 seconds after interface may require up to 20 seconds to re-establish TCP connection used for
power cycle SRTP communications.
TCP connection may timeout If the TCP connection timeout is set higher than 10 minutes, the connection may
early if the timeout is set above time out before the configured value. The connection timeout is derived from three
10 minutes AUP parameters:
wkal_idle + (wkal_cnt + 1) * wkal_intvl
Station Manager PARM Although the parm v Station Manager command works correctly, the v subsystem
command help text is wrong code (SRTP server) is not shown as supported by the online help.
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CPU Operational Notes

Subject Description
Serial port operation  Cable IC693CBL316 must be used for RS-232 serial connections to the CPE305.
 The RS-232 port does not supply the 5V power offered by earlier RX3i and Series 90-30
CPUs.
C Toolkit Beginning with Rel 7.00 of the C Toolkit, writes to %S memory will fail to compile. In previous
Application releases a compilation warning was issued. This affects use of the GE supplied C Toolkit
Compatibility macros Sw(), Si(), and Sd().
Multiple calls to Multiple calls to SVC_REQ 57 could cause the CPU to trip the watchdog timer and go to
SVC_REQ 57 (Logic STOP-HALT mode. The number of calls to SVC_REQ 57 that can be made depends on
Driven Write to variables such as the software watchdog timeout value, how much data is being written, how
Nonvolatile Storage) in long the sweep is, age of nonvolatile storage (flash), etc.
a single sweep) GE Intelligent Platforms recommends limiting the number of calls to SVC_REQ 57 to one call
per sweep to avoid the potential of going to STOP-HALT mode.
Use of SVC_REQ 56 The Logic Driven Read/Write to Flash service requests are not intended for high frequency
and 57 should be use. Depending on the amount of data being accessed and the condition of the flash memory,
limited in frequency to writing to flash could take more than one sweep interval to finish. If the application attempts to
avoid CPU watchdog write to flash too frequently, the CPU could experience a watchdog timeout while waiting for a
timeouts preceding write operation to complete. To avoid the potential for causing a watchdog timeout
(resulting in the CPU going to Stop-Halt), the application should be designed such that one
Logic Driven Write operation (SVC_REQ 57) is executed per sweep.
RUN LED is not For firmware version 6.70 and later, the RUN LED for remote/expansion racks will reflect the
illuminated on the current IO enable/disable state (even when there are no output modules in the expansion
rack).
Series 90-30 power
RUN LED for remote/expansion rack with input modules only works as follows for all versions
supply for an RX3i prior to version 6.70:
remote/expansion When a remote or expansion baseplate is used with the RX3i, the RUN LED on the Series 90-
rack with input 30 power supply for that baseplate is illuminated when the system is in Run mode only if the
modules only rack contains at least one output module. If the rack contains input modules only, the RUN
LED is not illuminated. This is due to the way input modules are managed in the PACSystems
design and does not indicate an error.
Length of serial I/O (Release 5.70 or later) The "Set Up Input Buffer Function" will always allocate a buffer
buffer containing 2097 bytes. This is one byte more than previous PACSystems releases.

LD-PLC operations Machine Edition LD-PLC no longer supports a function that connects to the PLC, downloads,
and then disconnects from the PLC. The connect and download functions are now separate.
To perform a download to the PLC, you must first connect to the PLC.
NaN handled The PACSystems RX3i CPU may return slightly different values for Not A Number as
differently than in compared to Series 90-30 CPUs. In these exception cases (e.g., 0.0/0.0), power flow out of
90-30 the function block is identical to Series 90-30 operation and the computed value is still Not A
Number.
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Subject Description
Slot numbering, 1. The A/C Power-Supply (IC695PSA040) for the RX3i is a doublewide module whose
power supply connector is left justified as viewed when installed in a rack. It cannot be located in Slot
placement, CPU 11 of a 12-slot rack nor Slot 15 of a 16-slot rack. No latch mechanism is provided for the
placement and last (right-most) slot in a rack, therefore it is not possible to place the power-supply in the
second to last slot.
reference
2. The doublewide RX3i CPUs are modules whose connector is right justified as viewed
when installed in a rack. They are referenced for configuration and by user logic
applications by the leftmost slot that it occupies. For example, if one of these modules
has its physical connector inserted in to slot 4, which means it occupies slots 3 and 4, the
CPU is referenced as being located in slot 3. The referenced location of the CPU is not
determined by what slot the physical connector is located in, but rather by the left most
slot occupied by the entire module.
3. Due to item #2 above, a doublewide RX3i CPU may be located in Slot 0 of a rack
(physical connector in Slot 1). In addition the CPU cannot be located in Slot 11 of a 12-
slot rack nor slot 15 of a 16-slot rack, since doing so would require the physical
connector to be located in the slot reserved for an expansion module.
4. When migrating a Series 90-30 CPU system to a PACSystems RX3i CPU, be aware that
to maintain the Slot 1 location of the CPU, only a singlewide power-supply may be used
in Slot 0. Either DC power supply can be used (IC695PSD040 or IC695PSD140).
Therefore, if the application using an existing Series 90-30 system must maintain a Slot 1
CPU and uses an AC power-supply, the RX3i system must have the RX3i AC power-
supply located in a slot to the right of the RX3i CPU in Slot 1.
5. In deciding to place the CPU in slots other than Slot 1, the user should be aware of the
possible application migration issues that could arise. The following lists the areas that
could be affected when migrating an application from one CPU slot to another.
Item Affected How Affected
User Logic Service Request #15 Location of CPU faults will not be the
(Read Last-Logged standard 0.1 location, but will reflect the
Fault Table Entry) slot the CPU is located in. User logic that
decodes fault table entries retrieved by
Service Request #20
these service requests may need
(Read Fault Tables) updating.
Communications COMM_REQs directed to the CPU (e.g.
Request those directed to the serial ports of the
(COMM_REQ) CPU) will need to be updated with the
correct CPU slot reference.
H/W CPU Slot location Slot location of the CPU must be updated
Configuration in the HW Configuration to reflect the
CPU‟s true location.
Fault Tables Faults logged for the The location of faults logged for the CPU
CPU in the fault table will not be the standard
0.1 (rack.slot) location, but will reflect the
CPU‟s actual slot.
External Note: CPE305 and CPE310 only provide the ability to communicate
Devices with a programmer. Additional protocols and communication with
other devices are not supported.

PID algorithm The PID algorithm used in PACSystems has been improved and therefore PID will function
improved slightly differently on PACSystems RX3i than on the Series 90-30. The differences are that the
elapsed time is computed in 100 μS instead of 10 mS units. This smooths the output
characteristic, eliminating periodic adjustments that occurred when the remainder
accumulated to 10mS.
Also, previous non-linear behavior when the integral gain is changed from some value to 1
repeat/second was eliminated.
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Some service  Service Requests 6, 15, and 23 have slightly different parameters. Refer to GFK-2222.
requests different  PACSystems PLCs support Service Request 26/30 functionality via fault locating
from 90-30 or no references.
longer supported  Service Request 13 requires a valid value in the input parameter block (Refer to GFK-
2222 for details). On the Series 90-30 and Series 90-70 the parameter block value was
ignored.
 Service Requests 48 and 49 are no longer supported (there is no auto-restart) because
most faults can be configured to be not fatal.
IL and SFC IL and SFC are not available.
DO I/O instruction The Series 90-30 Enhanced DO I/O instruction is converted to a standard DO I/O instruction
(the ALT parameter is discarded and ignored.)
END instruction The Series 90-30 END instruction is not supported. Alternate programming techniques should
be used.
Non-nested JUMP, Non-nested JUMPs, LABELs, MCRs, & ENDMCRs are translated to the corresponding nested
LABEL, MCR, & JUMPs, LABELs, MCRs, & ENDMCRs when converting from Series 90-30 to PACSystems
ENDMCR RX3i.
Instructions
Duplicate station The default serial protocol for the RX3i is Modbus RTU. The default Station Address is 1. If the
address for Modbus PLC is added to a multi-drop network, care must be taken that the PLC is configured with a
will conflict with unique Station Address. Nodes with duplicate Station Addresses on the same network will not
other nodes work correctly.

Timer operation Care should be taken when timers (ONDTR, TMR, and OFDTR) are used in program blocks
that are NOT called every sweep. The timers accumulate time across calls to the sub-block
unless they are reset. This means that they function like timers operating in a program with a
much slower sweep than the timers in the main program block. For program blocks that are
inactive for large periods of time, the timers should be programmed in such a manner as to
account for this catch up feature.
Related to this are timers that are skipped because of the use of the JUMP instruction. Timers
that are skipped will NOT catch up and will therefore not accumulate time in the same manner
as if they were executed every sweep.
Constant sweep Constant Sweep time, when used, should be set at least 10 milliseconds greater than the
normal sweep time to avoid any over-sweep conditions when monitoring or performing on-line
changes with the programmer. Window completion faults will occur if the constant sweep
setting is not high enough.
Large number of A large number of COMM_REQs (typically greater than 8) sent to a given module in the same
COMM_REQs sent sweep may cause Module Software faults to be logged in the Controller fault table. The fault
to module in one group is MOD_OTHR_SOFTWR (16t, 10h) and the error code is
sweep causes faults COMMREQ_MB_FULL_START (2). When this occurs, the “FT” output of the function block
will also be set. To prevent this situation, COMM_REQs issued to a given module should be
spread across multiple sweeps so that only a limited number (typically 8 or less) of
COMM_REQs are sent to a given module in each sweep. In addition, the FT output parameter
should be checked for errors. If the FT output is set (meaning an error has been detected), the
COMM_REQ could be re-issued by the application logic.
C Block standard math In C Blocks, standard math functions (e.g. sqrt, pow, asin, acos) do not set errno to the correct
functions do not set value and do not return the correct value if an invalid input is provided.
errno
Upgrading firmware  Upgrading the CPU firmware with the WinLoader utility may fail when multiple IO modules
are in the main rack, due to the time it takes to power cycle the rack system. If the
upgrade process fails, move the CPU to a rack without IO modules and restart the
upgrade process.
 Winloader initial connect baud rate is fixed at 19200 baud. Note that the firmware
download will occur at 115.2K baud by default.
 Note that if you have hyperterm open on a port, and then try to use Winloader on the
same port, Winloader will often say “Waiting for Target” until the hyperterm session is
closed.
Hot swap Hot swap of CPUs is not supported in this release.
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Serial port With the following combination of circumstances, it is possible to render serial communications
configuration with the CPU impossible:
COMM_REQs  User configuration disables the Run/Stop switch
 User configures the power up mode to Run or Last
 Logic is stored in FLASH and user configures CPU to load from FLASH on power up
 User application issues COMMREQs that set the protocol on both of the serial ports to
something that does not permit communications to the PME programmer.
Run Mode Store of Rx3i rack-based Ethernet modules (IC695ETM001) must be running firmware version 6.00 or
EGD greater to utilize the Run Mode Store of EGD feature.
LAN must be tree, not The hub or switch connections in an Ethernet network must form a tree and not a ring;
ring otherwise duplication of packets and network overload may result. In this situation, the RX3i
Ethernet modules will continually reset.
Reporting of The PACSystems RX3i does not log an exception or a fault in the Controller Fault Table when
duplicate IP address it detects a duplicate IP address on the network.
SRTP connections The Ethernet Interface does not terminate all open SRTP connections before changing its IP
remain open after IP address. Once the local IP address has changed, any existing open TCP connections are
address changed unable to normally terminate. This can leave SRTP connections open until their underlying
TCP connections time out. If quicker recovery of the SRTP connection is needed, modify the
“wkal_idle” Advanced User Parameter to reduce the TCP keep alive timer down to the desired
maximum time for holding open the broken connection. Refer to TCP/IP Ethernet
Communications for PACSystems, GFK-2224, for details.
Lengthy CPE Some exceptionally lengthy CPE backplane operations, such as MC_CamTableSelect, Data
backplane operations Log, and Read Event Queue functions, will take longer to complete compared to other RX3i
CPU models, and may delay backplane operations to IC695 modules.
For example, when an MC_CamTableSelect function block is executed on the PMM335
module, the CPU‟s acknowledgement of the PMM355 module interrupt may be delayed. In
this situation, you may see the following fault in the I/O Fault Table, even when the interrupt
has not been dropped: Error initiating an interrupt to the CPU.
Incorrect COMM_REQ The program name for PACSystems is always "LDPROG1". When another program name is
status for invalid used in a COMM_REQ accessing %L memory, an Invalid Block Name (05D5) error is
program name generated.
FANUC I/O Master and Scan sets on the master do not work properly for the first operation of the scan set after
Slave operation entering RUN mode. They do work properly for subsequent scans.
After downloading a new hardware configuration and logic, a power cycle may be required to
resume FANUC I/O operation.
Use PLCs of similar performance in FANUC I/O networks. If a master or slave is located in an
RX3i system, the other PLCs should be RX3i CPUs or Series 90-30 CPU374s.
Repeated power up/down cycles of an expansion rack containing FANUC I/O slaves may
result in failure of the slaves‟ operation, with the RDY LED off.
Lost count at power up The serial IO Processor (IC693APU305) will lose the first count after every power up or every
for Serial IO Processor time the module receives a configuration.
COMM_REQ status In previous releases, the CPU allowed configuration of COMMREQ Status Words in bit
words declared in bit memory types on a non-byte-aligned boundary. Even though the given reference was not
memory types must be byte-aligned, the firmware would adjust it the next-lowest byte boundary before updating
byte-aligned status bits, overwriting the bits between the alignment boundary and specified location. To
ensure that the application operates as expected, release 3.50 requires configuration of
COMMREQ Status Words in bit memory types to be byte-aligned. For example if the user
specified status bit location of %I3, the CPU aligns the status bit location at %I1. Release 3.50
firmware requires the user to specify the appropriate aligned address (%I1) to ensure that the
utilized location is appropriate for their application. Note that the actual reference location
utilized is not changed, but now is explicitly stated for the user.
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STOP and RUN mode The PACSystems CPU receives requests to change between stop and run mode from many
transition priority different sources. These include (but are not limited to) Proficy Machine Edition, HMIs, the
user application, and the RUN/STOP switch. Since there are many potential sources for a
mode change request, it is possible to receive a new mode change request while another is
already in progress. When this occurs, the CPU evaluates the priority of the new mode
change request with the mode change that is in progress. If the new mode change request
has an equal or higher priority than the one already in progress, the CPU transitions to the
new mode instead of the one in progress. If, however, the new mode change request has a
lower priority than the one in progress, the new mode request is discarded and the CPU
completes the mode change that is in progress. The sweep mode priorities are (listed from
highest to lowest priority) STOP HALT, STOP FAULT, STOP, and RUN. (Note: The IO
ENABLED/DISABLED state is not part of the mode priority evaluation.)
For example, a CPU is in RUN IO ENABLED mode and a SVC_REQ 13 function block is
executed to place the CPU into STOP IO DISABLED mode. Before the transition to STOP IO
DISABLED is completed, the RUN/STOP switch is changed from RUN IO ENABLED to RUN
IO DISABLED. In this case, the CPU ignores the new request from the RUN/STOP switch to
go to RUN IO DISABLED mode because it is already processing a request to go to STOP IO
DISABLED mode and STOP mode has a higher priority than RUN mode.
Suspend IO Function In a 9070 the SUSPEND_IO function block suspends EGD in addition to IO Scan. In
Block does not PACSystems controllers the SUSPEND IO only suspends IO Scan.
Suspend EGD
Nuisance faults If a power supply is missing or has some fault that makes it appear to be missing, the CPU
sometimes logged for may improperly report (upon download of configuration) more than one fault. Such additional
missing power supply faults may be safely ignored and will not occur in a properly configured rack (with no
mismatches or missing modules),
Uploaded controller Controller supplemental files uploaded from the CPU are time stamped as 8/1/1980 12:08AM
supplemental files lose regardless of PC or PLC time.
date and time
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Removable Data Storage Devices (RDSDs)

The CPE305 provides the ability to transfer applications to and from an RDSD (USB-compatible device, such as a memory
stick, smart phone, digital camera or MP3 device). Once the data is copied to the RDSD, it can be written to other RX3i
CPE305 CPUs, with no programmer software needed. The RDSD interface requires a user-supplied flash memory device that
complies with the USB 2.0 Specification.
The USB port must be enabled in the RX3i configuration in order to transfer data between the CPU and the RDSD. The
CPE305 is shipped with the RDSD (USB) port enabled (see “Configuration” on page 5).
The RDSD load and store operations can include the following data:
 An entire application, including logic and configuration, reference table data, and cam files for Motion applications.
(Motion files and local logic for DSM motion applications are supported.) Configuration can include Ethernet Global
Data and Advanced User Parameters for the rack-based Ethernet interface. (Although a complete, unmodified
application must be placed on the RDSD, you can use an options.txt file to download selected components of the
application to the target CPU.)
 Passwords and OEM key, if any, are encrypted and written to the RDSD when the project is loaded from the CPU.
When the project is stored to a CPU that has no passwords or OEM key, those are copied to the CPU. When the
project is stored to a CPU that has passwords and/or OEM key, the passwords must match or the store will fail.
 Fault tables are written to the RDSD before and after a load to or store from the RDSD.
 If a hardware configuration that disables the USB port is successfully stored to the CPU, the fault tables will not be
written to the RDSD at completion of the store operation.
Note: The USB port is for transfer of application data only. It is not intended for permanent connection.

RDSD Restrictions and Open Issues in Release 7.10

Subject Description
Default RDSD Write to Flash The default RDSD Write_Flash value is „N‟. Storing a project from the RDSD to the
value is „N‟ when no Options.txt CPE305 or CPE310 will result in the files not being written to user flash if no
file is created Options.txt file is included on the RDSD device.
Logic/CFG not updated when If power is lost prior to a download completing from the RDSD, data and/or cam files
power lost during RDSD may not have been downloaded. When power is restored a Controller Sequence
download Store Failure will be reported. The CPU will be in Stop-Fault mode, preventing it
from going into RUN mode. If the fault table is then cleared, your logic can be
executed without the correct initial values or cam files being present.
RDSD option.txt file does not If the options.txt file on your RDSD indicates that logic and hardware configuration
limit downloads should not be downloaded from the device (Download_LogicAndCfg N), the logic
and hardware configuration will not be downloaded from the device, but the logic
and hardware configuration will be cleared on the CPU.
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RDSD Operational Notes

Note: When using RDSD, all PME connections must be in the “Offline” state for the RDSD to function properly.

Uploading a Project from the CPU to the RDSD

Notes: Only one application project can be stored to the RDSD at a time. Before the RX3i writes the project to the RDSD,
any previous application is removed; if a directory named PACS_Folder exists on the RDSD at the start of the upload,
it is deleted with all of its contents.
Flash devices write in whole memory blocks and memory block sizes vary among devices. The amount of space
used by a project may vary between RDSDs due to the differences in minimum block sizes and therefore the number
of blocks used by a project. The minimum amount of memory required will be the size of the entire project plus an
additional block for the options.txt file, if used.
1. Place the CPU that contains the project to be transferred in Run or Stop mode.
2. If PROFICY Machine Edition is online with the RX3i, either go Offline or select Monitor mode.
3. Insert the RDSD into the USB connector on the CPU. (After 1 – 2 sec, the RDSD/COM2 LED turns solid green.)
4. Push the RDSD direction switch to the left (UPLOAD).
5. Momentarily depress the START pushbutton. Do not remove the RDSD from the CPU during the transfer.
 The RDSD LED blinks green during the transfer. This can take from 10 – 150 sec, depending upon the size of the
project data.
 The RDSD LED should turn solid green, indicating that the transfer completed successfully.
 If the RDSD LED turns solid red, the transfer has failed. There will be a copy of the fault tables as they existed at the
end of the attempted transfer on the RDSD. Insert the RDSD into a PC which has the PACS Analyzer software and
select the plcfaultafter.dat file on the RDSD for fault table analysis by the Analyzer. The PACS Analyzer software can
be downloaded from the Support website, http://support.ge-ip.com.
 If the RDSD LED turns solid red, indicating an error, another RDSD operation cannot be initiated until the device is
disconnected then reconnected.

Cautions
 If the RDSD is removed during data transfer from the CPU, the integrity of the RDSD and the files on it
cannot be guaranteed. The RDSD status LED will indicate a fault, and the CPU will abort the data
transfer and remain in its current operating mode.
 The project files, consisting of the entire contents of the PACS_Folder directory and all of its
subdirectories, loaded on the RDSD must not be modified. If they are modified, the files transferred to
the CPU will be invalid
6. When the RDSD LED turns solid green, indicating the transfer has been successfully completed, remove the RDSD from
the CPU. The RDSD can now be used to transfer the application to other RX3i controllers with CPE305 CPUs.
You can copy the entire applications directory to another USB device and use that device as the source for downloads to
CPE305 CPUs, provided none of the files in that directory are changed in any way during the transfer.
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Downloading a Project from the RDSD to the CPU

To download a project to the RX3i, the RDSD must contain a valid project, consisting of the hardware configuration,
application logic, and reference memory in a compiled format (originating from another RX3i controller). The project files,
consisting of the entire contents of the PACS_Folder directory and all of its subdirectories, loaded on the RDSD must not be
modified. If they are modified, the files transferred to the CPU will be invalid.
By default, all project components are stored to the CPU and are written to flash. You can change this operation by placing an
options.txt file on the RDSD as described below.
1. Ensure that the RX3i is in STOP mode
2. If PROFICY Machine Edition is online with the RX3i, either go Offline or select Monitor mode.
3. Connect the RDSD to the USB connector on the CPU that will be receiving the files. The RDSD/COM2 LED turns solid
green. Move the RDSD direction switch to the right (DOWNLOAD).
4. Momentarily depress the START pushbutton. Do not remove the RDSD from the CPU during the transfer.
 If the target name in the RDSD is different from the target name in the RX3i, the RDSD LED will blink red. If this is
expected or acceptable, momentarily depress the START pushbutton again.
 The RDSD LED blinks green during the transfer. This can take from 10 – 150 sec, depending upon the size of the
project data.
 The RDSD LED should turn solid green, indicating that the transfer completed successfully. Unless the RUN/STOP
switch has been disabled in the hardware configuration just stored, it can be used to place the RX3i into RUN mode
after the transfer.
 If the RDSD LED turns solid red, the transfer has failed. There will be a copy of the fault tables as they existed at the
end of the attempted transfer on the RDSD. Insert the RDSD into a PC which has the PACS Analyzer software and
select the plcfaultafter.dat file on the RDSD for fault table analysis by the Analyzer.
If the RDSD LED turns solid red, indicating an error, another RDSD operation cannot be initiated until the device is
disconnected then reconnected.

Caution
If the RDSD is removed during data transfer to the CPU, the RX3i controller will generate a
fatal fault (sequence store fault). You will need to clear the fault tables through a programmer
connection or by power cycling the CPU with the Energy Pack disconnected before attempting
to download again.
5. When the RDSD LED turns solid green, indicating the transfer has been successfully completed, remove the RDSD from
the CPU.
The RUN/STOP switch can be used to place the RX3i into RUN mode after the transfer, unless it has been disabled in the
hardware configuration just stored. (If the RUN/STOP switch is disabled, you will need to connect with the programmer to
place the RX3i in RUN mode.

Using an Options.txt File to Modify Download Operation

An options.txt file can be used to modify the operation of the RDSD during a store to the RX3i. This is a plain-text file which
can contain some or all of the following statements, in any order. The format of each option line is the option keyword,
followed by a space, followed by either a capital Y or a capital N. The option keyword must be spelled exactly as indicated
below. If an option statement is omitted from the file, the default value will be used.
If you want to use all of the default operations, the options.txt file is not necessary.
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Options.txt File Format

Option Keyword Default Description
value
Download_LogicAndCfg Y (yes) Logic and configuration are copied to the CPE305 (including symbolic variables)
Download_Data Y (yes) Reference memory is copied to the CPE305 (excluding symbolic variables)
Download_CamFiles Y (yes) Cam files are copied to the CPE305
Write_Flash Y (yes) The downloaded CPE305 contents (as specified by the above keywords) by default
will be written to flash upon completion of the store

Sample options.txt File

If the following options.txt file is present on the RDSD, logic, configuration and reference data are copied to the CPU, and
files are written to flash. Cam files are not copied.
Download_LogicAndCfg Y
Download_Data Y
Download_CamFiles N
Write_Flash Y

Security
When the application is written to the RDSD from a controller that has passwords and/or an OEM key defined, the passwords
and OEM key are encrypted and stored on the RDSD. When the project is written from the RDSD to a CPE305, the
passwords and OEM key are copied to it.
If an OEM key is defined on the RDSD, when transfer is complete, the OEM protection will be enabled (locked). When an
application is being stored to a CPE305 that already has passwords and/or an OEM key defined, the passwords/key on the
RDSD must match the passwords/key in the target CPE305, or the transfer will fail.

Error Reporting
Errors are indicated when the RDSD LED becomes solid red (not blinking). All errors are reported in the Controller fault
tables. If the Controller has faults in its fault tables before it receives a store, the fault tables are written to plcfaultbefore.dat
and iofaultbefore.dat on the RDSD. If the Controller has faults in its fault tables after it receives a store, the fault tables are
written to plcfaultafter.dat and iofaultafter.dat on the RDSD. Previous versions of these files are deleted before the transfer. If
either fault table is empty, the corresponding file is not written and will not be present.
If a hardware configuration that disables the USB port is stored to the CPU, the fault tables will not be written to the RDSD at
completion of the store operation because the USB port will be disabled at the end of the store process.
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Embedded Ethernet Interface

The Embedded Ethernet port is available for Programmer use only – The CPE305 provides two SRTP-server connections for
use by the Programmer. Use with other SRTP enabled devices (HMI, etc.) is not supported by this release.

Embedded Ethernet Interface Restrictions and Open Issues in Release 7.10

Subject Description
Ethernet disconnect during If the Ethernet connection is broken during a word–for-word change, the
word-for-word change programmer may not allow a subsequent word-for-word change after reconnecting
due to the fact that it thinks another programmer is currently attached. If this occurs,
you should go offline and then back online again.
Possible PME inability to Infrequently, an attempt to connect a programmer to an RX3i via Ethernet will be
connect unsuccessful. The normal connection retry dialog will not be displayed. Rebooting
the computer that is running the programmer will resolve the behavior.
Spurious Ethernet fault In rare instances, after power cycle, the Ethernet Interface may log the following
fault, Event = 28h, Entry 2 = 000Eh. This fault can be safely ignored.
Intermittent Ethernet log event When starting after a power cycle, the Ethernet Interface may intermittently log an
8H/15H after power cycle exception (entry 8H, Entry 2 = 15H, Entry 3 = 0000H, Entry 4 = 00aaH). This
exception is benign and may be ignored.
Station Manager PING When initiating ICMP echo requests from the PLC via Station Manager‟s PING
commands command, the operation occasionally fails and an exception is logged (Event eH,
Entry 2 = 6H).

Embedded Ethernet Interface Operational Notes

Subject Description
Configuration of IP address is Note: BOOTP and the SetIP tool in PME are not supported.
required before using Ethernet The embedded Ethernet Interface cannot operate on a network until a valid IP
communications address is configured. (The default IP address is 192.168.0.100.) The Ethernet
addressing information must be configured prior to actual network operation, or to
recover from inadvertent changes to the Ethernet addressing data at the Ethernet
Interface. Use one of the following methods to initially assign an IP address:
 Download a CPE configuration from the Programmer using a serial connection.
 Download a CPE configuration from the Programmer using the Ethernet
connection of an ETM001 in the same rack with a known IP address
configuration.

Programmer version Proficy Machine Edition Logic Developer PLC 7.00 SIM3 or later must be used to
requirements configure the embedded Ethernet port of a CPE305.
Ethernet Event Log not The Ethernet event log on the CPE305 is not maintained across a power-cycle.
preserved across power cycle However, Ethernet log events will be reported in the Controller Fault Table as with
other Rx3i CPUs. An Energy Pack can be used to preserve these entries when
power is lost.
Station Manager commands A subset of the documented Station Manager Commands will be supported for the
CPE305. Refer to TCP/IP Ethernet Communications for PACSystems Station
Manager Manual, GFK-2225J or later for details.
AUP parameter restrictions  The Advanced User Parameter “wsnd_buf” should not be changed by the user.
Changing the value of this parameter may cause the Ethernet Interface to drop
its connection and the LAN LED to turn off.
 When explicitly configuring speed or duplex mode for a PACSystems RX3i port
using Advanced User Parameters (AUP), do not request a store to flash as a
part of the download when communicating over the CPE's embedded Ethernet
port. In this situation you first must store to the RX3i and then initiate a separate
request to write to flash.
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Changing IP address of Storing a hardware configuration with a new IP address to the RX3i while connected
Ethernet interface while via Ethernet will succeed, then immediately disconnect because the RX3i is now
connected using a different IP address than the Programmer. You must enter a new IP address
in the Target Properties in the Machine Edition Inspector window before
reconnecting.
Proper IP addressing is always The PACSystems Ethernet Interface must be configured with the correct IP Address
essential for proper operation in a TCP/IP Ethernet network. Use of incorrect IP addresses
can disrupt network operation for the PACSystems and other nodes on the network.
Refer to TCP/IP Ethernet Communications for PACSystems, GFK-2224 for
important information on IP addressing. When storing a new HW configuration to the
RX3i, be sure that the HW configuration contains the proper Ethernet addressing
data (IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP Address) for the RX3i.
Note: Machine Edition programming software maintains the target IP address
(used to connect the programmer to the target) independent of the contents
of the HW Configuration for that target). The target IP address is set in the
Target Properties in the Machine Edition Inspector window. Storing a HW
Configuration whose Ethernet addressing data contains an IP Address that
is different from the RX3i target IP address will change the IP address used
by the target RX3i as soon as the Store operation is completed; this will
break the Programmer connection. Before attempting to reconnect the
Programmer, you must change the target IP address in the Target
Properties in the Machine Edition Inspector window to use the new IP
address. To regain communication at the former IP address, use the
manual corrective action described above.
Storing a HW Configuration containing incorrect Ethernet addressing data to the
PACSystems RX3i will result in loss of the Programmer connection and will require
manual corrective action as described above.
Two 10Base-T / 100Base-TX The PACSystems RX3i CPU with embedded Ethernet provides a direct connection
auto-negotiating full-duplex to one 10Base-T /100Base-TX CAT5 (twisted pair) Ethernet LAN cable from one
Ethernet ports network port. By comparison, Rx3i peripheral Ethernet modules (IC695ETM001)
provide direct connection to one or two 10Base-T /100Base-TX CAT5 (twisted pair)
Ethernet LAN cables from two network ports. In either case, the Ethernet-enabled
device has only one IP address that may be used by one or two ports. Cables may
be shielded or unshielded.

Caution
The hub or switch connections in an Ethernet network must form a tree and not a
ring; otherwise duplication of packets and network overload may result.

Caution
The IEEE 802.3 standard strongly discourages the manual configuration of duplex
mode for a port (as would be possible using Advanced User Parameters). Before
manually configuring duplex mode for a PACSystems RX3i port using Advanced
User Parameters (AUP), be sure that you know the characteristics of the link partner
and are aware of the consequences of your selection. Setting both the speed and
duplex AUPs on a PACSystems RX3i port will disable the port‟s auto-negotiation
function. If its link partner is not similarly manually configured, this can result in the
link partner concluding an incorrect duplex mode. In the words of the IEEE standard:
“Connecting incompatible DTE/MAU combinations such as full duplex mode DTE to
a half-duplex mode MAU, or a full-duplex station (DTE or MAU) to a repeater or
other half duplex network, can lead to severe network performance degradation,
increased collisions, late collisions, CRC errors, and undetected data corruption.”
Use AUPs to specify non- End-users can utilize an AUP file to set their own non-default password for Station
default Station Manager Manager operations. GE Intelligent Platforms recommends that our customers use
password this functionality in their applications.
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Energy Pack
The CPE305 preserves user memory using an Energy Pack without the need to periodically replace batteries. An
IC695ACC400 Energy Pack powers the CPU long enough for the CPU to write its user memory contents to the CPU‟s non-
volatile storage during a system power loss. For details on the Energy Pack, refer to the datasheet GFK-2724.

Energy Pack Operational Notes

The %S0014 (PLC_BAT) system status reference indicates the Energy Pack status as follows:
0 Energy Pack is connected and functioning.
1 Energy Pack is not connected or has failed.
Note: When the Energy Pack is powered up for the first time, or is in a system that has been powered down long enough to
completely discharge the Energy Pack, it may require a few seconds for it charge to its operating level. The CPU‟s
STATUS LED will blink green during this time.
Note: Because the Time of Day (TOD) clock is powered by the Real Time Clock battery, removal of the Energy Pack does
not cause the CPU to lose the TOD value.

Power up characteristics
The Conditional Power-up From Flash feature works the same as in previous Rx3i CPUs: that is if the configuration is
configured for “Conditional – Flash” and the Energy Pack is disconnected or has failed, the contents of flash will be loaded into
RAM at power up. The CPU‟s logic and configuration source and operating mode at power-up are in accordance with the
tables on pages 4-14 and 4-15 of GFK-2222, where “memory not preserved” means that the Energy Pack is not connected or
not working. The contents of those tables apply as follows:
 All entries in the “Logic/Configuration Source and CPU Operating Mode at power-up” table which address
“Logic/Configuration Power-up Source in User Memory” apply to Logic/Configuration as if there were a battery.
 The condition of “Memory not preserved (i.e., no battery or memory corrupted)” is created on a CPE305 by power
cycle with the Energy Pack removed.
 The condition of “No configuration in User Memory, memory preserved” is created on a CPE305 by clearing
configuration (or never downloading configuration), and then cycling power with the Energy Pack connected.
 The conditions for Logic/Configuration source of “Always Flash,” “Conditional Flash” and “Always RAM” are created
by setting the appropriate configuration setting in the CPE305 and cycling power with the Energy Pack connected.
 User memory is preserved only if the Energy Pack is connected (and charged) at power-down. Similarly, user
memory is preserved only if the Energy Pack is present at power-up.
 The user memory is preserved on a CPE305 by an Energy Pack connection at the instant of power-down and the
instant of power-up. Removing or reconnecting the Energy Pack while the CPE305 is not powered has no effect on
the preservation of user memory.

Energy Pack Replacement

If an Energy Pack fails, you can replace it with a new unit while the CPU is in operation. When an Energy Pack is replaced, the
new Energy Pack must charge. If a loss of power occurs while the Energy Pack is disconnected or before it is fully charged, a
memory loss may occur.
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General Conditions of Safe Use

This product is intended to be for use with the RX3i system. Its components are considered open
equipment [having live electrical parts that may be accessible to users] and must be installed in a
protective enclosure or incorporated into an assembly that is manufactured to provide safety. As a
minimum, the enclosure or assembly shall provide a degree of protection against solid objects up to
12mm (e.g. fingers). This equates to a NEMA/UL Type 1 enclosure or an IP20 rating (IEC60529) providing
at least a pollution degree 2 environment.

Installation in Hazardous Areas

The following information is for products installed in Class 1 Division/Zone 2 environments:
 THIS EQUIPMENT IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS 1, DIVISION 2 GROUPS A B C D OR IN ZONE 2 AREAS WHEN
INSTALLED IN A MINIMUM IP54 RATED ENCLOSURE.
 WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I,
DIVISION 2.
 WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - WHEN IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, TURN OFF POWER BEFORE REPLACING
OR WIRING MODULES.
 WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT CONNECT OR DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS
BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NONHAZARDOUS.

 WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - USB PORT IS ONLY FOR USE IN NONHAZARDOUS LOCATIONS, DO NOT
USE UNLESS AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.