AllenĆBradley

High Resolution
Isolated Analog
User Manual
Modules
(Cat. No. 1771ĆN Series)
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ATTENTION
This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution

!
Degree 2 industrial environment, in overvoltage
Category II applications (as defined in IEC publication
60664–1), at altitudes up to 2000 meters without
derating.
This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A
industrial equipment according to IEC/CISPR
Publication 11. Without appropriate precautions, there
may be potential difficulties ensuring electromagnetic
compatibility in other environments due to conducted
as well as radiated disturbance.
This equipment is supplied as “open type” equipment.
It must be mounted within an enclosure that is suitably
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live parts. The interior of the enclosure must be
accessible only by the use of a tool. Subsequent
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certifications.
See NEMA Standards publication 250 and IEC
publication 60529, as applicable, for explanations of
the degrees of protection provided by different types of
enclosures. Also, see the appropriate sections in this
publication, as well as the Allen–Bradley publication
1770–4.1, (“Industrial Automation Wiring and
Grounding Guidelines”), for additional installation
requirements pertaining to this equipment.

ATTENTION Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge,

! which can cause internal damage and affect normal

operation. Follow these guidelines when you handle
this equipment:
• Touch a grounded object to discharge potential
static.
• Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
• Do not touch connectors or pins on component
boards.
• Do not touch circuit components inside the
equipment.
• If available, use a static–safe workstation.
• When not in use, keep modules in appropriate
static–safe packaging.
 Preface

Using this Manual

Purpose of Manual This manual shows you how to use your high resolution isolated
analog series input/output modules with an Allen-Bradley
programmable controller. It helps you install, program, calibrate, and
troubleshoot your modules.

Audience You must be able to program and operate an Allen-Bradley

programmable controller (PLC) to make efficient use of your analog
module. In particular, you must know how to program block transfer
instructions.
We assume that you know how to do this in this manual. If you do
not, refer to the appropriate PLC programming and operations
manual before you attempt to program this module.

Vocabulary In this manual, we refer to:

• the individual module as the “module.”
• the programmable controller, as the “controller” or the
“processor.”

Manual Organization This manual is divided into seven chapters. The following chart
shows each chapter with its corresponding title and a brief overview
of the topics covered in that chapter.

Chapter Title Topics Covered

Overview of the High Resolution Isolated Descriptions of the modules, including general and
1
Analog Series Modules hardware features

Module power requirements, keying, chassis location

2 Installing the Module
Wiring of module and remote termination panel

How to program your programmable controller for this module

3 Communicating with your Analog Module
Sample programs

Hardware and software configuration

4 Configuring the Module
Module write block format

Reading data from your module

5 Module Status and Input Data
Module read block format

6 Module Calibration How to calibrate your modules

7 Troubleshooting Diagnostics reported by the module

Appendix A Specifications Your module's specifications

Block Transfer Read and Write

Appendix B Description of BTR/BTW words.
Configurations for 0 out/8 in

Block Transfer Read and Write

Appendix C Description of BTR/BTW words.
Configurations for 8 out/0 in

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Chapter Title Topics Covered

Block Transfer Read and Write

Appendix D Description of BTR/BTW words.
Configurations for 2 out/2 in

Block Transfer Read and Write

Appendix E Description of BTR/BTW words.
Configurations for 2 out/6 in

Block Transfer Read and Write

Appendix F Description of BTR/BTW words.
Configurations for 1 out/7 in

Block Transfer Read and Write

Appendix G Description of BTR/BTW words.
Configurations for 3 out/5 in

Block Transfer Read and Write

Appendix H Description of BTR/BTW words.
Configurations for 4 out/4 in

Block Transfer Read and Write

Appendix I Description of BTR/BTW words.
Configurations for 6 out/2 in

Block Transfer Read and Write

Appendix J Description of BTR/BTW words.
Configurations for 5 out/3 in

Block Transfer Read and Write

Appendix K Description of BTR/BTW words.
Configurations for 7 out/1 in

Appendix L UL/CSA Hazardous Location

Related Products You can install your module in any system that uses Allen-Bradley
processors that support block transfer and the 1771 I/O structure.

Contact your nearest Allen-Bradley office for more information

about your programmable controllers.

Product Compatibility These modules can only be used with 1771-A1B, A2B, A3B, A3B1,
A4B or later 1771 I/O chassis and 1771-AM1, -AM2 chassis.
Communication between the analog module and the processor is
bidirectional. The processor block-transfers output data through the
output image table to the module and block-transfers input data from
the module through the input image table. The module also requires
an area in the data table to store the read block and write block data.
I/O image table use is an important factor in module placement and
addressing selection. Refer to the table below.

Compatibility and Use of Data Table

Use of Data Table Compatibility
Catalog Addressing
Number Input Output Read Write
Image Image Block Block Chassis
Bits Bits Words Words 1/2Ćslot 1Ćslot 2Ćslot

1771ĆN Series 8 8 28 59 Yes Yes Yes B

A = Compatible with 1771ĆA1, A2, A4 chassis.
B = Compatible with 1771ĆA1B, A2B, A3B, A3B1, A4B, 1771ĆAM1, ĆAM2 chassis.
Yes = Compatible without restriction
No = Restricted to complementary module placement

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You can place your analog module in any I/O module slot of the
I/O chassis.
Do not put the analog module in the same module group as a digital
high density module unless you are using 1 or 1/2-slot addressing.
Avoid placing the analog module close to ac modules or high voltage
dc modules.

Related Publications For a list of publications with information on Allen-Bradley

programmable controller products, consult our publication index
SD499.

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 Table of Contents

Overview of the High Resolution Chapter 1

Isolated Analog Modules Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Module Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Features of the High Resolution Isolated Analog Series Modules . . . 1-2
Catalog/Channel Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
How the High Resolution Isolated Analog Modules Communicate with
Processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Chapter Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Installing the Module Chapter 2

Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Before You Install Your Analog Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Electrostatic Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Calculate Power Requirements for the I/O Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
.................................................. 2-1
Determine Module Location in the I/O Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Install the Analog Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Install the Module in the Chassis and Connect the Cable . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Connecting Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Connecting 4ĆWire Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Sourcing Input Analog Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Making Your Own Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Grounding the Field Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Interpreting the Indicator Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Chapter Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Communicating With Your Analog Chapter 3

Module Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Block Transfer Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
PLCĆ2 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
PLCĆ3 Program Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
PLCĆ5 and PLCĆ5/250 Program Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Module Scan Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Programming Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Sample Ladder Diagram Ć PLCĆ3 Family Processors . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Sample Ladder Diagram Ć PLCĆ5 Family Processors . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Setting Up the Data Table File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Chapter Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

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Configuring the Module Chapter 4

Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Configuring the High Resolution Isolated Analog Modules . . . . . . . . 4-1
Default Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Module Level Programming Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Module Configuration" Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Temperature Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Data Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Two's Complement Binary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Real Time Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Output Channel Programming Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Clamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Ramping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Alarm Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Reset State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Reset Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Input Channel Programming Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Alarm Deadband . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Rate Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Digital Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Thermocouple Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
RTD Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
10 Ohm Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Configuration Block for a Block Transfer Write . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Block Transfer Write Configuration Data Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Module Configuration Data Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Bit/Word Description of Word 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Output Configuration Words 1 and 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Bit/Word Description of Output Configuration Words 1 and 2 . . 4-16
Output Configuration Words 3 and 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Bit/Word Description of Output Configuration Words 3 and 4 . . 4-17
Output Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Output Configuration Words 5 through 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Bit/Word Description of Output Configuration Words 5 through 10 4-18
Input Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Bit/Word Description of Input Configuration Words 17 through 23 4-19
Chapter Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

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Module Status and Input Data Chapter 5

Chapter Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Reading Data from the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Block Transfer Read Data Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Outputs Only" Block Transfer Read Data Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Inputs Only" and Output/Input" Block Transfer Read Data Header . 5-3
Input Status Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Bit/Word Description for Input Status Data Words . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Output Status Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Bit/Word Description for Output Status Data Words . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Chapter Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Module Calibration Chapter 6

Chapter Objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Tools and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Calibrating Your Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Indicator Operation During Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Manual Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Input Channel Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Output Channel Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Chapter Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Troubleshooting Chapter 7
Chapter Objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Diagnostics Reported by the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Troubleshooting with the Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Status Reported by the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Chapter Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Specifications Appendix A
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Block Transfer Write and Block Appendix B

Transfer Read Configurations What This Appendix Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
for 0 Output/8 Input 1771ĆN Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for 8 Input Modules . . . . . B-1
Series Modules Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for 8 Input Modules . . . . B-3
Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 8 Input Modules . . . . . . B-5
Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Descriptions for 8 Input Modules . . . . B-7

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Block Transfer Write and Block Appendix C

Transfer Read Configurations What This Appendix Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
for 8 Output/0 Input 1771ĆN Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for 8 Output Modules . . . . C-1
Series Modules Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for 8 Output Modules . . . C-3
Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 8 Output Modules . . . . C-5
Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Description for 8 Output Module . . . . C-6

Block Transfer Write and Block Appendix D

Transfer Read Configurations What This Appendix Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
for 2 Output/2 Input 1771ĆN Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for the
Series Modules 2 Output/2 Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for
2 Output/2 Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 2 Output/2 Input Module D-5
Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Description for 2 Output/2 Input Module D-6

Block Transfer Write and Block Appendix E

Transfer Read Configurations What This Appendix Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
for 2 Output/6 Input 1771ĆN Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for 2 Output/6 Input Modules E-1
Series Modules Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for
2 Output/6 Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 2 Output/6 Input Modules E-6
Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Description for
2 Output/6 Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-7

Block Transfer Write and Block Appendix F

Transfer Read Configurations What This Appendix Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1
for 1 Output/7 Input 1771ĆN Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for 1 Output/7 Input Modules F-1
Series Modules Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for
1 Output/7 Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3
Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 1 Output/7 Input Module F-6
Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Description for 1 Output/7 Input Module F-7

Block Transfer Write and Block Appendix G

Transfer Read Configurations What This Appendix Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1
for 3 Output/5 Input 1771ĆN Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for 3 Output/5 Input Modules G-1
Series Modules Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for
3 Output/5 Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-3
Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 3 Output/5 Input Modules G-6
Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Descriptions for
3 Output/5 Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-7

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Block Transfer Write and Block Appendix H

Transfer Read Configurations What This Appendix Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1
for 4 Output/4 Input 1771ĆN Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for 4 Output/4 Input Modules H-1
Series Modules Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for
4 Output/4 Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3
Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 4 Output/4 Input Modules H-6
Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Descriptions for
4 Output/4 Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-7

Block Transfer Write and Block Appendix I

Transfer Read Configurations What This Appendix Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-1
for 6 Output/2 Input 1771ĆN Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for 6 Output/2 Input Modules I-1
Series Modules Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for
6 Output/2 Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-3
Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 6 Output/2 Input Modules I-6
Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Descriptions for
6 Output/2 Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-8

Block Transfer Write and Block Appendix J

Transfer Read Configurations What This Appendix Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-1
for 5 Output/3 Input 1771ĆN Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for
Series Modules 5 Output/3 Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-1
Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for
5 Output/3 Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-3
Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for the
5 Output/3 Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-6
Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Descriptions for
5 Output/3 Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-7

Block Transfer Write and Block Appendix K

Transfer Read Configurations What This Appendix Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1
for 7 Output/1 Input 1771ĆN Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for 7 Output/1 Input Modules K-1
Series Modules Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for
7 Output/1 Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-3
Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 7 Output/1 Input Modules K-6
Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Descriptions for
7 Output/1 Input Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-7

CSA Hazardous Location Appendix L

CSA Hazardous Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L-1

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 Chapter 1
Overview of the High
Resolution Isolated
Analog Modules

Chapter Objectives This chapter gives you information on:

• features of the input/output modules

• how the modules communicate with programmable controllers

Module Description The high resolution isolated analog modules are intelligent block
transfer modules that interface analog signals with Allen-Bradley
PLC-3 and PLC-5 family programmable controllers that have block
transfer capability. Block transfer programming moves input data
words from the module’s memory to a designated area in the
processor data table in a single scan. It also moves configuration
words and output data from the processor data table to module
memory.

The N-series family includes modules with both analog inputs and
outputs on the same module. The modules use 16-bit
analog-to-digital converters and 14-bit digital-to-analog converters
for high resolution and accuracy. All of these modules require only a
single slot in the I/O chassis, and do not require an external power
supply.
Since the N-series modules are combination modules, with input and
output capabilities on the same module, block transfer reads from the
module are structured differently from dedicated input or output
modules. Normally, block transfer read information is contiguous,
and is stored in contiguous locations in the data block. N-series
modules transmit channel data on an individual basis with status
information in between. This results in non-contiguous blocks of
data in non-contiguous data locations. Care must be taken when
transferring this information. Additional programming may be
required.

Use with PLC-2 family programmable

IMPORTANT controllers isnot recommended. Refer to
chapter 3, page 3-2.

Input data is converted to a specified data type in a digital format to

be transferred to the processor’s data table on request. Output data is
converted to analog signals and sent to the appropriate output
channels. If real time sampling is selected, block transfer reads will
only occur at the time selected. Consequently, the minimum interval
between block transfer reads is the same as the total input update
time for each analog input module (25ms).

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The modules have either four or eight channels, each electrically

isolated from each other and from the backplane. Input and output
terminations are made through prefabricated cables which connect to
remote termination panels (RTP). The modules are compatible with
all 1771-A1B, A2B, A3B, A3B1, A4B, and later 1771 universal
I/O chassis. In addition, they can be used in 1771-AM1, and -AM2
chassis.

Features of the High The analog modules are comprised of modular analog signal
Resolution Isolated conditioning blocks that are plugged into a common circuit board.
Analog Series Modules
These signal conditioning blocks provide the following:

• 4–20mA output range

• 0–50mA output range
• +10V output (scalable +5V, 0-5V, 0-10V, etc.)
• thermocouple input (+
100mV)
• +5V input (+20mA with resistor RTP)
• +10V input (+20mA with resistor RTP)
• 4–20mA input with sourcing/sinking input
• 1–650 ohm RTD input
Your particular module may have a combination of the above
conditioning blocks.

The N-Series analog modules feature:

• scaling of data to engineering units
• self-calibration (external reference required)
• software configuration
• user-selectable high and low alarms with deadband (hysteresis)
• self diagnostics
• input open circuit detection
• programmable ramped outputs
Specific analog modules have these additional features:
• Thermocouple input channels
– input channels configurable for thermocouple input ranges —
Types B, E, J, K, R, S and T thermocouples (1771-NT2 also
includes types C and N)
– cold junction compensation
– scaling to selected temperature range oinC or oF
– temperature resolution —
up to 0.03oC/0.06°F (E, J, K, T, N)
up to 0.1oC/0.2°F (B, R, S)
up to 0.07oC/0.1°F (C)
– millivolt resolution up to 1 microvolt

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• RTD input channels

– reportsoC, oF, or ohms for 100Ω platinum, 120Ω nickel, or
10Ω copper sensors
– reports ohms for other types of sensors
– 0.1oC/0.1oF resolution on 100Ω platinum sensor
– resistance resolution to 10m Ω
• +5V and +10V input channels — can be used with remote
termination panelresistor to achieve a nonsourcing current input
• 4-20mA input with internal loop power supply
• ±10V output channels
• 0-25mA output channels
• 0-50mA output channels

Catalog/Channel Numbers

The following are standard catalog numbers and their respective

channel configurations:

Module Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Refer to
Appendix
1771ĆNIS 4-20mA 4-20mA 4-20mA 4-20mA 4-20mA 4-20mA 4-20mA 4-20mA B
1771ĆNIV +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) B
1771ĆNIV1 +10V +10V +10V +10V +10V +10V +10V +10V B
1771ĆNIVR +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) RTD RTD RTD RTD B
1771ĆNIVT +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) +100mV/TC +100mV/TC +100mV/TC +100mV/TC B
1771ĆNR RTD RTD RTD RTD RTD RTD RTD RTD B
1771ĆNT1 +100mV/TC +100mV/TC +100mV/TC +100mV/TC +100mV/TC +100mV/TC +100mV/TC +100mV/TC B
1771ĆNT2 -5/+55mV/TC -5/+55mV/TC -5/+55mV/TC -5/+55mV/TC -5/+55mV/TC -5/+55mV/TC -5/+55mV/TC -5/+55mV/TC B
1771ĆNOC 0-25mA out 0-25mA out 0-25mA out 0-25mA out 0-25mA out 0-25mA out 0-25mA out 0-25mA out C
1771ĆNOV +10V out +10V out +10V out +10V out +10V out +10V out +10V out +10V out C
1771ĆNB4T 0-25mA out 0-25mA out +100mV/TC +100mV/TC D
1771ĆNB4S 0-25mA out 0-25mA out 4-20mA 4-20mA D
1771ĆNBSC 0-25mA out 0-25mA out 4-20mA 4-20mA 4-20mA 4-20mA 4-20mA 4-20mA E
1771ĆNBRC 0-25mA out 0-25mA out RTD RTD RTD RTD RTD RTD E
1771ĆNBTC 0-25mA out 0-25mA out +100mV/TC +100mV/TC +100mV/TC +100mV/TC +100mV/TC +100mV/TC E
1771ĆNBV1 +10V out +10V out +10V in +10V in +10V in +10V in +10V in +10V in E
1771ĆNBVC 0-25mA out 0-25mA out +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) +5V (+20mA) E
1771ĆNX1 0-50mA out 0-25mA out 0-50mA out 0-25mA out 0-25mA out RTD RTD 100mV/TC F
1771ĆNX2 0-50mA out 0-25mA out 0-50mA out 0-25mA out RTD RTD 100mV/TC 100mV/TC G
1771ĆNX3 0-50mA out 0-25mA out 0-50mA out 0-25mA out RTD RTD RTD 100mV/TC G
1771ĆNX4 0-50mA out 0-25mA out 0-25mA out 0-25mA out 0-25mA out 0-25mA out RTD 100mV/TC H
Note: Appendices I thru L cover other variations of the 1771ĆN series module.

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How the High Resolution The processor transfers data to and from the module using BTW
Isolated Analog Modules (block transfer write) and BTR (block transfer read) instructions in
Communicate with your ladder diagram program. These instructions let the processor
Processors obtain input values and status from the module, and let you establish
the module’s mode of operation (Figure NO TAG).

1. The processor transfers your configuration data, output data and

calibration values to the module using a block transfer write
instruction.
2. External input devices generate analog signals that are transmitted
to the module. Internal output circuitry generates analog signals
that drive field devices.
3. The module converts the analog signals into binary or BCD
format and stores theses values until the processor requests their
transfer.

Table 1.A
Communication Between the Processor and the Module
3

5 1
BTW
Memory From input devices
User Program To output devices
2

BTR

PLC Processor High Resolution

(PLCĆ5/40 Shown) Isolated Analog
Module 12933ĆI

4. When instructed by your ladder program, the processor performs

a read block transfer of the values and stores them in a data table.
5. The processor and module determine that the transfer was made
without error, and that input values are within specified range.
6. Your ladder program can use and/or move the data (if valid)
before it is written over by the transfer of new data in a
subsequent transfer.
See chapter 4, “Configuring the Module,” for more information.

Accuracy The accuracy of each of the high resolution isolated analog modules
is described in Appendix A.

Chapter Summary In this chapter you read about the functional aspects of the analog
modules and how they communicate with programmable controllers.

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Installing the Module

Chapter Objectives This chapter gives you information on:

For information on See page

Before You Install Your Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Determining Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Determining Module Location in the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Installing the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Connecting Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Connecting 4-wire sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Sourcing input Analog Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Making Your Own Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Grounding Field Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Module Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Before You Install Your Before installing your module in the I/O chassis you must:
Analog Module
Action required: Refer to:

Calculate power requirements for the I/O chassis. page 2-1

Determine module location in the I/O Chassis page 2-2
Connect the cable and make wiring connections to the page 2-3
remote termination panel

Electrostatic Damage ATTENTION Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic

! discharge, which can cause internal damage and

affect normal operation. Follow these guidelines
when you handle this equipment:
• Touch a grounded object to discharge potential
static.
• Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
• Do not touch connectors or pins on component
boards.
• Do not touch circuit components inside the
equipment.
• If available, use a static–safe workstation.
• When not in use, keep modules in appropriate
static–safe packaging.

Calculate Power Your module receives its power through the 1771 I/O chassis
Requirements for the backplane from the chassis power supply. The maximum current
I/O Chassis drawn by the module from this supply ranges from 1.5 to 3.3A,
dependent upon the particular type of module. Refer to the
specifications in appendix A for standard modules.

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Add this value to the requirements of all other modules in the I/O
chassis to prevent overloading the chassis backplane and/or
backplane power supply.

Determine Module Place your module in any slot of the I/O chassis except for the
Location in the I/O Chassis extreme left slot. This slot is reserved for processors or adapter
modules.

Group your modules to minimize adverse affects from radiated

electrical noise and heat. We recommend the following.

• Group analog and low voltage dc modules away from ac modules

or high voltage dc modules to minimize electrical noise
interference.
• Do not place this module in the same I/O group with a discrete
high-density I/O module when using 2-slot addressing. This
module uses a byte in both the input and output image tables for
block transfer.

Install the Analog Module To install your module in an I/O chassis:

1. First, turn off power to the I/O chassis:

Remove power from the 1771 I/O chassis
ATTENTION backplane and disconnect the cable from the
module before removing or installing an I/O

! module.
• Failure to remove power from the backplane
could cause injury or equipment damage due to
possible unexpected operation.
• Failure to remove power from the backplane
could cause module damage, degradation of
performance, or injury.

Observe the following precautions when inserting

ATTENTION or removing keys:
• insert or remove keys with your fingers
! • make sure that key placement is correct
Incorrect keying or the use of a tool can result in
damage to the backplane connector and possible
system faults.

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Key the Backplane Connector

Place your module in any slot in the chassis

except the leftmost slot which is reserved for
processors or adapters.

Position the keying bands in the backplane connectors

to correspond to the key slots on the module.
I/O chassis
Place the keying bands:
between 26 and 28
between 32 and 34 Keying Bands

You can change the position of these bands if

subsequent system design and rewiring makes
insertion of a different type of module necessary.

Upper Connector
11022ĆI

Install the Module in the

Chassis and Connect the Remove power from the 1771 I/O chassis
Cable ATTENTION backplane and field wiring arm before removing
or installing an I/O module.

! • Failure to remove power from the backplane or

wiring arm could cause module damage, degra-
dation of performance, or injury.
• Failure to remove power from the backplane
could cause injury or equipment damage due to
possible unexpected operation.

1. Place the module in the plastic tracks on the top and bottom of the
slot that guides the module into position.
2. Do not force the module into its backplane connector. Apply firm
even pressure on the module until it is firmly seated in the
chassis. Note: The chassis locking bar will not close if all
modules are not seated properly.

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1771ĆA1B, ĆA2B, ĆA3B, ĆA3B1, ĆA4B I/O chassis 1771ĆA1B, ĆA2B, ĆA3B1, ĆA4B Series B I/O chassis
locking tab locking bar
locking bar pin

card guides
card guides

module
Snap the chassis latch over module
the top of the module to secure it. Swing the chassis locking bar down into place to secure
the modules. Make sure the locking pins engage.
19809

3. Connect the 1771-NC cable to the module as shown in Figure 2.1.

A. Slide the locking bar up.
B. Insert the cable connector into the mating connector on the
front of the module.
C. Slide the locking bar down over the mating pins on the
module to lock the connector onto the module.

Figure 2.1
Connecting the Cable to the Front of the Module

1. Position locking bar in up position. 2. Insert connector into mating connector.

3. Slide locking bar down to lock.

Cable Connector

Module Connector

Locking bar 11023ĆI

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Connecting Wiring The N-series modules are cable-connected to a remote termination

panel using cat. no. 1771-NC6 (6 ft) or -NC15 (15 ft) cables.

Variations of remote termination panels are used, depending on the

type of module used. These are:

Catalog Description
Number
1771ĆRTP1 has cold junction compensation for thermocouples
1771ĆRTP3 incorporates resistors and fuses; used primarily for 4Ć20mA inputs
when using +5V inputs (Uses 5mm x 20mm fast acting 1/4A fuses
such as Bussmann GMA-1/4, 250V/250mA.)
1771ĆRTP4 a generalĆuse block with straightĆthru wiring that can be used for all
applications except thermocouples1
1771ĆRT41 a 4Ćchannel block with cold junction compensation for thermocouples
1771ĆRT44 a generalĆuse 4Ćchannel block with straightĆthru wiring that can be
used for all applications except thermocouples1
1 RTP4 and RT44 can be used with thermocouples if a method of cold junction compensation is provided at
the interface of thermocouple and copper wires within the system.

The remote termination panels are designed for mounting on

standard DIN 1 or DIN 3 mounting rails.

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Figure 2.2
Mounting Dimensions for the Remote Termination Panels
RTP1, RTP3, RTP4
B A
Inches
(Millimeters)

3.0
(75.0)

J8 J1
J7 J2
J6 J3
J5 J4

2.3
5.30
(58.4)
(134.6)

RT41, RT44

3.0
(75.0
)
J1
J2 2.3
J3
J4 (58.4)
Dimensions to
2.3 3.5 back of DIN rail
(58.4) (88.9)
19366

Table 2.A
Remote Termination Panel Connection Points for Field Devices (Channel 1 shown)

Input Type Connect To Input Type Connect To Input Type Connect To Input Type Connect To

+ I1 Current + I1 + I1 + I1
(with
Voltage Ć R1 Ć R1 Thermocouple Ć R1 Current Ć2 R1
external
resistor) (S
(Source//
Shield S1 Shield S1 Shield S1 Sink) Shield S1

Output Connect To Output Connect To Input Type Connect To Loop O1

Type Type Power

+ O1 + O1 Excitation (A) O1

Voltage Ć R1 Current Ć R1 RTD1 Lead Compensation (B) I1

Shield S1 Shield S1 Common (C) R1

1 When using 4Ćwire RTD, leave the 4th wire open.
2 Not used when NĆSeries module is supplying loop power. Refer to Figure 2.6 in this document.

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Figure 2.3
Remote Termination Panel Wiring

Example: Channel 1 Connections Note: Terminals W1, W2 and W3 are

Module End of R1 = Return 1
1771ĆNC cable spares.
I1 = Input 1 Do not use terminals CR and CL.
O1 = Output 1
S1 = Shield 1

RTP1
RTP End of
1771ĆNC cable

DIN Rail

Channel 1 Connections Note: Terminals W1, W2 and W3 are

R1 = Return 1 spares.
I1 = Input 1 Do not use terminals CR and CL.
O1 = Output 1
S1 = Shield 1

Module End of
1771ĆNC cable RT41

RTP End of
1771ĆNC cable
DIN Rail

11024ĆI

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Field wiring to the remote termination panel is the same for all
remote termination panel variations. Refer to Figure 2.4.

Each channel has 4 connections: R, I, O, and S.

• R = return
• I = input
• O = output
• S = shield
Channel 1 would use R1, I1, O1, and S1; channel 2 would use R2,
I2, O2, and S2; and so on for the remaining channels.

To connect field wiring to the remote termination panel:

1. Strip 3/8 inch (9.25 mm) of insulation from the 22-12 AWG wire.
2. Insert the wire into the open connector slot.
3. Tighten the screw to 4.4–5.2 lb–in. (0.5–0.6Nm) to clamp the
wire.

Figure 2.4
Connecting Wire to the Remote Termination Panel

Remote
Termination
Each channel has four connections: R, I, O, and S. Panel (RTP)
Field wiring to the RTP is the same for all RTP variations.
Channel 1 uses R1, I1, O1, and S1; channel 2 uses R2, I2,
O2, and S2; and so on for the remaining channels.

I = input
R = return

Field Wiring

O = output
S = shield

channel 2 channel 1
19621

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Connecting 4ĆWire Figure 2.5 shows how to connect 4-wire sensors to the remote
Sensors termination panel. A 4-wire sensor has two pairs of leads; one pair
for each resistor junction. One wire of the four is not used (it does
not matter which one). This leaves three wires – one pair and one
single wire. You must connect the single wire to the terminal marked
“O_”. You connect the remaining pair of wires to terminals “I_” and
“R_”. It doesn’t matter which wire of the pair connects to terminal
“I_” and which wire connects to terminal “R_” so long as all three
wires are the same AWG gauge.

Figure 2.5
Connecting a 4ĆWire Sensor to the Remote Termination
Panel

Single lead connects

to terminal O

Chassis RTD
Ground

Leave 1 lead open

Note: In this illustration:

Terminal O is the 1mA excitation (A) sourcing current
Terminal I is the lead compensation (B) sense input
Terminal R is common (C) 12935-I

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Sourcing Input Analog The 1771-NIS, 1771-NBSC and 1771-NB4S modules are
Modules sourcing/sinking input modules. These modules can supply the
necessary loop power for 2-wire transmitters connected to the input.
All loop power functionality is contained within the analog module.
Examples of typical configurations are shown in Figure 2.6.
No external resistors are required.

Figure 2.6
Examples of Sourcing/Sinking Input Modules
RTP4
2ĆWire Transmitter
24V dc
i Output

Input
Input Module supplies loop power
(sourcing)
Return

24V dc
Output
4ĆWire Transmitter

i Input User supplies loop power

24V dc Input with 4Ćwire transmitter
(sinking)
Return

24V dc
Output
2ĆWire Transmitter
24V dc
i Input
Input User supplies loop power
(sinking)
Return

Inputs can be configured as sourcing or sinking inputs. For sourcing

inputs, the N-series module supplies the loop power. For sinking
inputs, you supply the loop power.

When the loop power is supplied externally, the 16-bit resolution

provides 65535 counts over the 0–20mA current range. This
provides about twice the resolution of voltage inputs with external
resistors.

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Making Your Own Cables If you are not using thermocouples, you can terminate the analog
module to a terminal block by cutting the 25-pin RTP end connector
off the standard cable and wiring to your terminal block. Refer to
Table 2.B for wire termination designations.

Table 2.B
Wire Termination Designations

Module Top Connector Module Bottom Connector

Channel Number Signal 37ĆPin Connector Wire Color Channel Number Signal 37ĆPin Connector Wire Color
I1 20 Blk I5 20 Blk

1 O1 22 Blk/Wht 5 O5 22 Blk/Wht

R1 21 Wht/Blk R5 21 Wht/Blk

I2 24 Orn I6 24 Orn

2 O2 26 Orn/Blk 6 O6 26 Orn/Blk

R2 25 Wht R6 25 Wht

I3 29 Grn I7 29 Grn

3 O3 31 Grn/Blk 7 O7 31 Grn/Blk

R3 30 Grn/Wht R7 30 Grn/Wht

I4 33 Blu I8 33 Blu

4 O4 35 Blu/Blk 8 O8 35 Blu/Blk

R4 34 Blu/Wht R8 34 Blu/Wht
Cold Junction 36 Red
Thermistor
37 Red/Wht

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Grounding the Field When using shielded cable or shielded thermocouple extension wire,
Devices ground the foil shield and drain wire only at one end of the cable.
We recommend that you wrap the foil shield and drain wire together
and connect them to the “S” connection on the RTP for the particular
channel. All shield connections are internally connected together in
the RTP so that only one wire is required to ground the entire remote
termination panel. Connect a wire from the “SH” connection on the
RTP to a ground stud on the metal cabinet in which the remote
termination panel is mounted.

If you do not want to ground a particular shield at the RTP, you can
remove the jumper for that particular channel. This will allow the
shield to float at the RTP end. To remove a jumper, you must cut it
out. Once the jumper is removed it cannot be replaced. Clip as
close to the circuit board as possible at both ends to completely
remove it. The jumpers (Figure 2.7) are labeled J1 through J8,
corresponding to channels 1 through 8 respectively.

Figure 2.7
Jumper Positions

J8 J1
Jumpers for channels J7 J2 Jumpers for channels
5 through 8 J6 J3 1 through 4
J5 J4

Refer to publication 1770-4.1, Programmable Controller Wiring and

Grounding Guidelines, for additional information.

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Interpreting the The front panel of the analog module contains two bi-color
Indicator Lights indicators: a red/green RUN/FLT (fault) indicator and a red/green
CAL/COM indicator (Figure 2.8).

Figure 2.8
Diagnostic Indicators

Run/Fault indicator. This indicator will flash green

until the first valid block transfer write has been
RUN/FLT received. If a fault is found initially or occurs later, the
CAL/COM RUN/FLT indicator turns red.
Calibrate/communication indicator. This indicator will
flash green when doing block transfers. It will flash red
during calibration.
10528ĆI

At power-up, an initial module self-check occurs. The RUN/FLT

indicator will be green when the check is completed satisfactorily. It
will flash green until the first valid block transfer write has been
received. If a fault is found initially or occurs later, the RUN/FLT
indicator turns red.

The bottom indicator is the calibrate/communication indicator. This

indicator will flash green when doing block transfers. It will flash red
during calibration.

Possible module fault causes and corrective action are discussed in

Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting.”

Chapter Summary In this chapter you learned how to install your module in an existing
programmable controller system and how to wire to the remote
termination panel.

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Communicating With Your
Analog Module

Chapter Objectives In this chapter, we describe

• block transfer programming

• quick-startup sample programs for the PLC-3 and PLC-5
processors
• module scan time issues

Block Transfer Your module communicates with the processor through bidirectional
Programming block transfers. This is the sequential operation of both read and
write block transfer instructions.

For the 1771-N series modules, block transfer writes (BTWs) can
perform two different functions.

If you want to: Description This type of BTW is called:

This involves setting the bits which enable the

configure the module programmable features of the module, such as the configuration BTW”
scaling, alarming, real time sampling, etc.

This type of BTW is generally shorter in length

send data to the output channels
than the configuring BTW because it does not the output update BTW"
of those modules having outputs
configure the module each time it is initiated.

A configuration BTW is initiated when the analog module is first

powered up, and subsequently only when the programmer wants to
enable or disable features of the module.

An output update BTW is initiated when the programmer wants the

output channels on the module to change value. This shortened
version of the BTW allows faster response time from the output
channels.

The following example programs are minimum programs; all rungs

and conditioning must be included in your application program. You
can disable BTRs, or add interlocks to prevent writes if desired. Do
not eliminate any storage bits or interlocks included in the sample
programs. If interlocks are removed, the program may not work
properly.

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Your analog module works with a default configuration upon

powerup as long as a block transfer write (BTW) has not been
initiated. See the configuration default section in chapter 4 to
understand what this configuration looks like. Refer to the sample
programs in this chapter to get started.

Your program should monitor status bits (such as overrange,

underrange, alarms, etc.) and block transfer read activity.

The following example programs illustrate the minimum

programming required for the 1771-N series module to powerup and
operate.

PLCĆ2 Programming Due to the number of digits required for high resolution readings, the
1771-N series modules normally read input values in 2’s complement
binary. Binary coded decimal (BCD) can be used, but with lower
resolution. As a result, the 1771-N series modules are not
recommended for use with PLC-2 family programmable controllers.

PLCĆ3 Program Example Block transfer instructions with the PLC-3 processor use three data
table files. A binary file is used for module location and other related
data. This is the block transfer control file. Two separate block
transfer data files store data that you want transferred to the module
(when programming a block transfer write) or from the module
(when programming a block transfer read). The address of the block
transfer data files are stored in the block transfer control file.

The industrial terminal prompts you to create a control file when a

block transfer instruction is being programmed. The same block
transfer control file is used for both the read and write
instructions for your module. A different block transfer control file
is required for every module.

An example program segment with block transfer instructions is

shown in Figure 3.1, and described below.

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Figure 3.1
PLCĆ3 Family Sample Program Structure

BTR Enable
Program Action BLOCK XFER READ EN
Block Transfer RACK: XXX 12
GROUP: X Done
At powerup, the user program enables a Read Done Bit MODULE: X = XXXX
1 DN
block transfer read. Then it initiates a DATA: XXXX:XXXX 15
LENGTH: 00 Error
block transfer write to configure module. CNTL: XXXX:XXXX ER
13

Block Transfer BTW Enable

Write Done Bit BLOCK XFER WRITE EN
Thereafter, the program continuously perĆ 2
RACK: XXX 02
forms read and write block transfers. Done
GROUP: X
MODULE: X = XXXX DN
DATA: XXXX:XXXX 05
LENGTH: 00 Error
CNTL: XXXX:XXXX ER
03

PLCĆ5 and PLCĆ5/250 This program is very similar to the PLC-3 program with the
Program Example following exceptions:

• Block transfer enable bits are used instead of done bits as the
conditions on each rung.
• Separate block transfer control files are used for the block
transfer instructions.

Figure 3.2
PLCĆ5 Family Sample Program Structure

BTR
Program Action BLOCK XFER READ
BTR Enable BTW Enable EN
1 RACK: X
At powerup, the user program enables a GROUP: X DN
block transfer read. Then it initiates a block MODULE: X
transfer write to configure module. CONTROL: XXX:XX ER
DATA FILE: XXX:XX
LENGTH: 00
CONTINUOUS: N

BTR BTW
Enable Enabl BTW
Thereafter, the program continuously perĆ 2 e BLOCK XFER WRITE EN
RACK: X
forms read and write block transfers. GROUP: X DN
MODULE: X
CONTROL: XXX:XX ER
DATA FILE: XXX:XX
LENGTH: 00
CONTINUOUS: N

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Module Scan Time Scan time is defined as the amount of time it takes for the module to
read the input channels and place new data into the data buffer
and/or read the data buffer and write new data to the output channels.
Scan time for your module is shown in Figure 3.3.

Figure 3.3
Block Transfer Time
End of Block Module available
Transfer Write to perform block transfer

Block
Transfer
Write Configure 1st Scan 2nd Scan 3rd Scan
Time Time

1 2 3 4 5 6
Internal scan time = 25ms 10529ĆI

The following description references the sequence numbers in

Figure 3.3.

Following a block transfer write (1) the module inhibits

communication until after it has configured the data and loaded
calibration constants (2), scanned the inputs and/or outputs (3), and
filled the data buffer (4). Configuration block transfers, therefore,
should only be performed when the module is being configured or
calibrated.

Any time after the buffer is filled (4), a block transfer read (BTR)
request can be acknowledged.

When operated in the default mode, new data will be available for a
BTR every 25 milliseconds. When operated in real time sample
mode
(RTS = T), BTRs will be ignored by the module for “T”
milliseconds, at which time a single BTR will be allowed.

Programming Samples The following are sample programs for using your modules more
efficiently when operating with the PLC-3 or PLC-5 family
processors.

These programs show you how to configure the module and read
data from the module, and efficiently update the output channels on
those modules with outputs.

Refer to the proper PLC-3 or PLC-5 documentation for additional

information on processor programming and data entry.

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The differences between the types of 1771-N series modules is

related to the number of output channels each module has. A module
with only inputs (no outputs) requires one BTW after powerup.
Thereafter, it sends back input data and module status by way of
BTRs.

A module with outputs requires BTWs to configure it and update its

output data. BTRs are required to send back input data and module
status.

Sample Ladder Diagram Ć PLCĆ3 Family Processors

The following PLC-3 program can be used for all 1771-N series
modules. The program can be altered to effectively address modules
with or without output channels.

Figure 3.4
PLCĆ3 Family Example Program Structure

BTR Enable
Block Transfer Block Transfer BLOCK XFER READ EN
Read Error Bit Read Done Bit RACK: 0 12
B1:10 B1:10 GROUP: 0 Done
MODULE: 0
Rung 1 CONTROL: #B1:10 DN
15
13 15 DATA FILE #N1:0
LENGTH: 0 Error
ER
13

Block Transfer
Pushbutton
Write Done Bit MOV
I0:2 B1:10 SOURCE: B1:0
Rung 2
0000000000111011
00 07
DESTINATION: B1:15
Power-up Bit 0000000000001001
N1:1

17
Block Transfer
Pushbutton Power-up Bit Write Done Bit MOV
I0:2 N1:1 B1:10
SOURCE: B1:1
Rung 3 0000000000001001
00 17 07
DESTINATION: B1:15
0000000000001001

BTW Enable
Block Transfer Block Transfer BLOCK XFER WRITE EN
Write Error Bit Write Done Bit RACK: 0 02
B1:10 B1:10 GROUP: 0 Done
Rung 4 MODULE: 0
CONTROL: #B1:10 DN
03 05 DATA FILE #N1:100 05
LENGTH: 9 Error
ER
03

This program changes the length of the block transfer write from 59 words at powerup
or when reconfigured, to 9 words at all other times.

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Modules without output channels do not require rungs 2 and 3.

Instead, move the input condition instructions from rung 2 to the
front of rung 4, and specify the BTW length equal to 59.

Sample Ladder Diagram Ć PLCĆ5 Family Processors

The following PLC-5 program is very similar to the preceding

PLC-3 program with the following exceptions:

• You use enable bits instead of done bits as the conditions on each
rung.
• A separate control file must be selected for each of the block
transfer instructions.

Figure 3.5
PLCĆ5 Family Example Program Structure
For the following example, assume the analog module is physically located at rack address 01, module group 00, module slo
and the input module connected to the pushbutton is located at rack address 00, module group 7, slot 6. The block transfer
data files correspond to the example on the following pages.

BTR
BTR Enable BTW Enable BLOCK XFER READ
N10:0 N10:5 EN
1 RACK: 01
GROUP: 00 DN
15 15 MODULE: 0
CONTROL: N10:0 ER
DATA FILE: N10:10
LENGTH: 00
CONTINUOUS: N

BTW
Pushbutton Enable
I:007 N10:5 CPT
COMPUTE
DEST N10:6
2 00 15 EXPRESSION 59
Powerup Bit
N10:11

15
BTW
Pushbutton Powerup Bit Enable
I:007 N10:11 N10:5 CPT
COMPUTE
DEST N10:6
3 00 15 15 EXPRESSION 9

BTR BTW
Enable Enable
N10:0 N10:5 BTW
4 BLOCK XFER WRITE EN
RACK: 01
15 15 GROUP: 00 DN
MODULE: 0
CONTROL: N10:5 ER
DATA FILE: N10:80
* Length = (number of outputs + 1) words. LENGTH: *
For 2 output/6 input modules, this would be equal to 3. CONTINUOUS: N
Modules without output channels do not require rungs 2 and 3. Instead, move
the input
condition instructions (pushbutton and powerup) from rung 2 to the front of rung
4, and specify the BTW length equal to 59.

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Setting Up the Data If you use a 1771-NBTC module with the parameters listed below,
Table File the PLC-5 data table file screen on an industrial terminal screen
would look similar to Figure 3.6.

Overall Module Functions Chosen

Number of outputs: 2
Verify mode: Disabled
Temperature Scale: Fahrenheit
BCD Select Bit: 2's complement binary data format
Cold Junction Temperature Alarm: Enabled
Real Time Sampling Rate: 200 milliseconds

Scale Value Clamp Value Max Output Reset Alarm Reset

Low/High Low/High Ramp Rate State Enable Value
(counts) (counts) (mA/sec) (mA)

Channel 1 400/2000 0/0 1.6 Minimum Yes N/A

Channel 2 Ć1000/1000 Ć900/900 8.0 User Yes 100

Scale Value Alarm Value Input Rate Alarm Alarm Filter 10 Ohm RTD TC
Low/High Low/High Alarm Enable Deadband Time Offset Type Type
(counts) (counts) (oF/sec) (oF) (sec)

Channel 3 0/0 25000/26000 17 Yes 20.0 0.5 N/A N/A B

Channel 4 0/0 10000/10500 1.7 Yes 10.0 1.0 N/A N/A E

Channel 5 0/0 20000/20500 1.7 Yes 10.0 1.5 N/A N/A J

Channel 6 0/0 10000/10500 1.7 Yes 10.0 2.0 N/A N/A K

Channel 7 0/0 20000/21000 N/A Yes 20.0 2.5 N/A N/A R

Channel 8 0/0 30000/31000 N/A Yes 20.0 3.0 N/A N/A S

The above configuration for the 2 output/6 input module (cat. no.
1771-NBTC) would be set up using the following PLC-5 data table
file (Figure 3.6).

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Figure 3.6
Sample PLCĆ5 Data File (Hexadecimal Data) for a
2 Output/6 Input Module

Address 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
N10:0 C684 0000 001C 000A 000A 6404 0000 003B 000A 0050
N10:10 8800 2000 8000 02EC 0000 39A9 0000 39C1 8000 642C
N10:20 8010 0C71 8010 0EA4 8010 1288 8010 4045 8010 44E6
N10:30 0062 0062 0005 0005 0005 0005 0005 0005 0000 0000
N10:40 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
N10:50 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
N10:60 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
N10:70 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000
N10:80 8820 04B0 0000 8002 00C8 0190 07D0 0000 0000 A00A
N10:90 0000 FC18 03E8 FC7C 0384 E032 0064 0000 0000 61A8
N10:100 6590 80AA 05C8 1000 0000 0000 2710 2904 8011 0A64
N10:110 2000 0000 0000 4E20 5014 8011 0E64 3000 0000 0000
N10:120 2710 2904 8011 1464 4000 0000 0000 4E20 5208 8000
N10:130 19C8 5000 0000 0000 7530 7918 8000 1DC8 6000 0000

Press a function key or enter a

value.
N10:25 =
Rem Prog Forces: None Data: Hex/BCD Addr: Decimal 5/25 Addr 11 APL_NBTC

Change Specify Next Prev

Radix Address File File
F1 F5 F7 F8

The block transfer read data file is located at N10:10 thru N10:37.
The block transfer write data file is located at N10:80 thru N10:138.

Chapter Summary In this chapter, you learned how to program your programmable
controller. You were given sample programs for your PLC-3 and
PLC-5 family processors, and shown what the data file for a module
looks like.

You also read about module scan time.

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Configuring the Module

Chapter Objectives In this chapter you will read how to:

• configure your module’s features

• condition your inputs and outputs and
• enter your data.

Configuring the High Because of the many analog devices available and the wide variety
Resolution Isolated of possible configurations, you must configure your module to
Analog Modules conform to the analog device and specific application that you have
chosen. Data is conditioned through a group of data table words that
are transferred to the module using a block transfer write instruction.

Configure your module for its intended operation by means of your

programming terminal and write block transfers.

Note: Programmable controllers that use 6200 software (release 4.2

or higher) programming tools can take advantage of the IOCONFIG
Addendum utility to configure this module. IOCONFIG Addendum
uses menu-based screens for configuration without having to set
individual bits in particular locations.
You must have block
transfer read and block transfer write rungs in your program
before using IOCONFIG software. Refer to your 6200 software
literature for details.

Important: It is strongly recommended that you use IOCONFIG to

configure this module. The IOCONFIG utility greatly
simplifies configuration. If the IOCONFIG is not
available, you must enter data directly into the data
table. Use this chapter as a reference when performing
this task.
Note: Programmable controllers that use process configuration and
operation software (cat. no. 6190-PCO) can take advantage of those
development and runtime tools used for the application of
programmable controllers in process control. The PCO worksheets
and the menu-driven configuration screens and faceplates let you
configure, test/debug and operate the I/O module. Refer to your
6190-PCO software literature for details.

During normal operation, the processor transfers from 1 to 59 words

to the module when you program a BTW instruction to the module’s
address. The BTW file contains configuration words, high and low
channel alarm settings, and calibration values that you enter for each
channel.

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When making entries in the configuration block, use binary or

hexadecimal only.

Default Configurations The modules can be operated in a default mode by using zeroes in all
but the first word of the BTW data file. The first word must identify
the number of outputs on the module. For example, the first word
for the 8 output module (cat. no. 1771-NOC) would be 8880
hexadecimal; the first word for the 2 out/6 input module (cat. no.
1771-NBVC, -NBTC, -NBRC) would be 8820 hexadecimal; and the
first word for the 8 input module (cat. no. 1771-NIV, -NT1, -NR)
would be 8800 hexadecimal.

First Word in BTW file Number of

Outputs
8880 hexadecimal 8
8870 hexadecimal 7
8860 hexadecimal 6
8850 hexadecimal 5
8840 hexadecimal 4
8830 hexadecimal 3
8820 hexadecimal 2
8810 hexadecimal 1
8800 hexadecimal 0

The default scaling values that apply to the inputs and outputs are
listed in the specifications in appendix A. In default mode, all
programmable features (alarming, filtering, real time sampling, etc.)
are disabled.

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Module Level Module level programming features include:

Programming Features
• module “configuration” verification
• temperature scale
• data format
• real time sample

Module Configuration" Verification

The verify bit 00 in the block transfer write word 3 allows you to
compare the configuration information the module is using to the
configuration information contained in a block transfer write (BTW).
You set the verify bit in the BTW you wish to check, and download
the BTW to the module. After the BTW is completed, request a BTR
from the module. The program verify field in the BTR (bits 09-10
decimal, bits bits 11-12 octal, word 1) will contain either of two
values: 10 (binary) indicates the verify failed; 11 (binary) indicates
the verify succeeded.

If the verify bit is set, configuration information in the BTW data file
will not be used by the module regardless of the success or failure of
the verify.

Temperature Scale

You select the temperature scale that the module will use when
returning temperature to the processor using bit 01, word 3 of the
block transfer write data file. If the bit is set to 0, the temperature is
in degrees C; if the bit is set to 1, the temperature is in degrees F.

Data Format

Use bit 02, word 3 of the block transfer write data file to select a data
format. If this bit is 0, all data fields will be in two’s complement
binary format. If the bit is 1, all fields will be in BCD format. In
BCD, the most significant bit is the sign bit for all signed fields. This
sign bit applies to both BTW and BTR words.

NOTE: Available resolution is poor when using BCD format.

The 4-digit BCD format uses an arrangement of 16 binary digits to

represent a 4-digit decimal number from 0000 to 9999 (Figure 4.1).
The BCD format is used when the input values are to be displayed
for operator viewing. Each group of four binary digits is used to
represent a number from 0 to 9. The place values for each group of
digits are 20, 21, 22 and 23 (Table 4.A). The decimal equivalent for a
group of four binary digits is determined by multiplying the binary
digit by its corresponding place value and adding these numbers.

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The 1771-N series modules use 15-bit signed magnitude BCD. The
maximum range value available then becomes7999.
+

Figure 4.1
4ĆDigit Binary Coded Decimal
Sign Bit Ć 0 = +
1 X 22 = 4 1=Ć
7
1 X 21 = 2
1 X 20 = 1
1 X 23 = 8
0 X 22 = 0
9
0 X 21 = 0
1 X 20 = 1
1 X 23 = 8
0 X 22 = 0
9
0 X 21 = 0
1 X 20 = 1
1 X 23 = 8
0 X 22 = 0
910
0 X 21 = 0
1 X 20 = 1
0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1
Sign
7 9 9 9 12955ĆI
Bit

Table 4.A
BCD Representation

Place Value Decimal

23 (8) 22 (4) 21 (2) 20 (1) Equivalent

0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 1 1
0 0 1 0 2
0 0 1 1 3
0 1 0 0 4
0 1 0 1 5
0 1 1 0 6
0 1 1 1 7
1 0 0 0 8
1 0 0 1 9

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Two's Complement Binary

Two’s complement binary is used with PLC-3 processors when
performing mathematical calculations internal to the processor. To
complement a number means to change it to a negative number. For
example, the following binary number is equal to decimal 22.

101102 = 2210

First, the two’s complement method places an extra bit (sign bit) in
the left-most position, and lets this bit determine whether the number
is positive or negative. The number is positive if the sign bit is 0 and
negative if the sign bit is 1. Using the complement method:

0 10110 = 22

To get the negative using the two’s complement method, you must
invert each bit from right to left after the first “1” is detected.

In the above example:

0 10110 = +22

Its two’s complement would be:

1 01010 = -22

Note that in the above representation for +22, starting from the right,
the first digit is a 0 so it is not inverted; the second digit is a 1 so it is
not inverted. All digits after this one are inverted.

If a negative number is given in two’s complement, its complement

(a positive number) is found in the same way:

1 10010 = -14
0 01110 = +14

All bits from right to left are inverted after the first “1” is detected.

The two’s complement of 0 is not found, since no first “1” is ever

encountered in the number. The two’s complement of 0 then is still 0.

Real Time Sampling

Real time sampling is set using word 4 of the block transfer write
data file. The real time sampling (RTS) mode of operation provides
data from the module at a fixed time period for use by the processor.
RTS is invaluable for time based functions (such as PID and
totalization) in the processor. It allows accurate time based
calculations in local or remote I/O racks.

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In the RTS mode, the module scans and updates its inputs at a user
defined time interval ∆( T) instead of the default interval. The
module ignores block transfer read (BTR) requests for data until the
sample time period elapses. The BTR of a particular data set
occurs only once at the end of the sample period and subsequent
requests for transferred data are ignored by the module until a new
data set is available. If a BTR does not occur before the end of the
next RTS period, a time-out bit is set in the BTR status area (word
1). When set, this bit indicates that at least one data set was not
transferred to the processor. (The actual number of data sets missed
is unknown.) The time-out bit is reset at the completion of the BTR.

Legal RTS values are in intervals of 1ms from 0.100 to 10.000

seconds in binary format, or 0.100 to 9.999 seconds in BCD format.
An RTS value of 0 disables the real time sampling feature.

Output Channel Output channel programming features include:

Programming Features
• low and high scaling
• low and high clamping
• ramping
• alarm enable
• reset state
• reset value

Scaling

Scaling is the conversion of unscaled data to engineering units. You

use scaling so that the data for each channel is represented in actual
engineering units.

Each channel has two scaling points, low and high. The signal value
at these points is fixed. For example, the high scaling point of a
+10V output channel always corresponds to an output signal equal to
+10.000V.

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Channel Type Sensor Low Scaling Point High Scaling Point

10V Output Ć10.0V +10.0V
25mA Output 4mA 20mA
50mA Output 1mA 50mA
5V Input 1.0V 5.0V
10V Input Ć10.0V +10.0V
4Ć20mA Input 4mA 20mA
Millivolt Ć5mV +55mV
Ć5/+55mV Input
Temperature Ć300C/Ć508F 1800C/3272F
Millivolt Ć100mV +100mV
100mV Input
Temperature Ć300C/Ć508F 1800C/3272F
Resistance 1.0 Ohm 650 Ohm
650 Ohm Input
Temperature Ć200C/Ć328F 900C/1652F

To implement the scaling feature, you insert the minimum and

maximum scaled values in the appropriate configuration words.

Scaling values can be entered in either BCD or binary format. The

range of binary format scaling values is32767;
+ BCD format is
+7999. Remember to check the data format bit for proper control.

For example, assume that at 0mA, the device connected to this input
channel is producing 0 psi, and at 20mA it produces 150 psi.
Extrapolation indicates that at 4mA, the device is producing 30 psi.
By setting the low scale value of the input to 30 and the high scale
value to 150, this input channel will report data in psi.

For better resolution, you can multiply both of the scaling values by
the same multipler as long as both scale values are in the range of
+32767 binary or +7999 BCD. By setting the low scale to 3000 and
the high scale value to 15000, you would report data in units of 0.01
psi per count.

Maximum resolution can be obtained by setting the low scale value

to -32767 (-7999 in BCD) and the high scale value to +32767 (+7999
in BCD).

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If both the low scale and high scale values are set to 0, the module
reports data in the default resolution as shown below.

Channel Type Data Format Temperature Scale Resolution

Binary N/A 0.1mV/count

10V Output
BCD N/A 1mV/count
Binary N/A 0.1mA
25mA Output
BCD N/A 1mA
Binary N/A 0.1mA
50mA Output
BCD N/A 1mA
Binary N/A 0.1mV
5V Input
BCD N/A 1mV
Binary N/A 0.1mV
10V Input
BCD N/A 1mV
Binary N/A 0.1mA
4 20mA Input
4Ć20mA
BCD N/A 1mA
Binary Voltage Mode 0.01mV/count
BCD Voltage Mode 1mV/count
Binary Celsius Mode 0.1oC/count
Ć5/+55mV
5/+55mV Input
BCD Celsius Mode 10oC/count
Binary Fahrenheit Mode 0.1oF/count
BCD Fahrenheit Mode 10oF/count
Binary Voltage Mode 0.01mV/count
BCD Voltage Mode 1mV/count
Binary Celsius Mode 0.1oC/count
100mV Input
BCD Celsius Mode 10oC/count
Binary Fahrenheit Mode 0.1oF/count
BCD Fahrenheit Mode 10oF/count
Binary Resistance Mode 0.1 Ohm/count
BCD Resistance Mode 1 Ohm/count
Binary Celsius Mode 0.1oC/count
650 Ohm Input
BCD Celsius Mode 10oC/count
Binary Fahrenheit Mode 0.1oF/count
BCD Fahrenheit Mode 10oF/count

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Clamping

Output channels can be configured to limit or clamp the output

signal at a specified value regardless of the output data value written
to the module. Low and high clamping values are written to the
module in scaled units, and must be within the absolute signal limits
shown below.

Output Type Low Absolute Limit High Absolute Limit

+ 10V Ć10.4V 10.4V

25mA 0mA 26mA

50mA 0mA 50mA

If either value is outside of these limits, or if the low clamp is higher

than the high clamp, the bad programming status bit (bit 07 in BTR
word 1) will be set.

When the clamp feature is activated (output from the programmable

controller is greater than the high clamp or lower than the low
clamp) a corresponding high or low clamp status bit is set in the
channel status word returned in the BTR.

Figure 4.2Clamped Outputs

output value sent by PLC processor

clamped output value If the PLC processor commands

High Clamp Limit the output past the clamp limit,
the module will not output a value
outside the predetermined range.
Clamp the output
so that it cannot exceed
a predetermined range
Low Clamp Limit (high and low clamp limit).
clamp inactive
Time clamp active

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Ramping

Output ramping is used to limit the rate of change of an output

channel. You enter the rate as a percentage (between 0 and 200%) of
full scale per second, where 0 disables the ramping feature, and full
scale is the difference between the low and high scaling points. 4.3
shows the effect of ramping on the output signal.

Figure 4.3Ramping on the Output Signal

Output Ramp Disabled Ramped Output
Voltage Voltage

Time Time
Actual voltage change
Ramped voltage change

Alarm Enable

Clamping and ramping are only active when the alarm enable bit
(decimal bit 17, octal bit 15) has been set to 1.

Reset State

This field determines the action taken by the channel if the I/O reset
backplane pin is asserted.

I/O Reset State Binary Value

Decimal Bit 14 Bit 13

Octal (Bit 16) (Bit 15)
Last State 0 0
Minimum 0 1
Maximum 1 0
User Selectable 1 1

The minimum and maximum values are defined as the low and high
absolute limits respectively.

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Reset Value

If the channel is programmed to go to a user-selectable reset value

upon I/O reset, the value is entered (in scaled units) into that
channel’s proper configuration word. The value entered must be
between the high and low absolute limits. If user-selectable resetting
is not chosen, this field should be set to 0.

Input Channel Input channel programming includes:

Programming Features
• low and high scaling
• low and high alarming
• alarm deadband
• rate alarming
• alarm enable
• digital filtering
• thermocouple type
• RTD type
• 10 Ohm offset

Scaling

Scaling input channels is identical to scaling output channels. Refer

to “Output Channel Programming Features” on page 4–6.

Alarms

Each input channel has five alarm functions that provide status
indication through five associated status bits in the block transfer
read data returned by the module.

Input alarms let the user specify a range of “good” input values. If
the input value goes outside of this range, and the alarm enable bit is
set, the module will set the low or high alarm bit for that channel.
The alarm values are written to the module in the same units as the
scaling values, and must be within the absolute signal limits
specified in appendix A.

• Underrange - This bit is set if the input falls below the

minimum range for that specific input type. This alarm is
predefined and cannot be changed by the user. In current loop
inputs, this bit also indicates an open loop.

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• Overrange - This bit is set if the input rises above the

maximum range for that specific input type. This alarm is
predefined and cannot be changed by the user. For all voltage,
RTD and thermocouple inputs, this bit indicates an open
channel.

Alarm Deadband

Alarm deadband allows the user to program a hysteresis effect on the

alarming for a given channel. The deadband cannot be larger than
255 binary or 99 BCD, or 1/2 of the difference between the low
alarm and high alarm values.

• Low Alarm With Deadband - The low alarm bit is set when
the input falls below the user-defined low alarm value. If a
deadband is programmed, the low alarm bit will reset when
the input rises above the level equal to the low alarm value
plus the deadband.
• High Alarm With Deadband - The high alarm bit is set when
the input rises above the user-defined high alarm value. If a
deadband is programmed, the high alarm bit will reset when
the input falls below the level equal to the high alarm value
and deadband.

Figure 4.4
Deadband Example

without deadband with deadband The process passes through

the deadband before the alarm
Overrange Limit is disabled to provide stability
to alarm indicators
High Alarm Limit
deadband
Input Channel
Low Alarm Limit deadband

Underrange Limit
alarm inactive
Time Time alarm active

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Rate Alarm

This bit is set when the input changes at a rate faster than the
user-defined value. Rate of change values can range from 0.05% to
50% of the input’s full scale range per second. Full scale range is
defined as the difference between the high scale value and the low
scale value. The rate is specified in scaled units per second.

Figure 4.5
Rate of Change Alarm

High Alarm Limit

Select the change in input
that should activate the alarm
to alert the user of potential
Input Channel problems.

Low Alarm Limit alarm inactive

alarm active
Time

Digital Filtering

This value specifies the time constant for a digital first order lag
filter on the input. It is specified in units of 0.1 seconds. Values range
from 0.1-9.9 seconds in BCD and 0.1-10.0 seconds in binary. A
value of 0 disables the filter.

The digital filter equation is a classic first order lag equation

(Figure 4.6). Using a step input change to illustrate the filter
response (Figure 4.7), you can see that when the digital filter
constant time elapses, 63.2% of the total response is reached. Each
additional time constant achieves 63.2% of the remaining response.

Figure 4.6
Digital Filter Equation

t
Yn = Yn-1 + (Xn – Yn-1)
t + TA

Where: Yn = present output, filtered peak voltage (PV)

Y n -1 = previous output, filtered PV
t = module channel update time (seconds)
TA = digital filter time constant (seconds)
X n = present input, unfiltered PV

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Figure 4.7
Digital Filter Lag Equation Illustration

100%

63%

Amplitude

0
Unfiltered Input
TA = 0.01 sec
TA = 0.5 sec
TA = 0.99 sec

0 0.01 0.5 0.99 Time in Seconds 16

Thermocouple Type

This field lets you select the type of sensor connected to a

thermocouple input channel. This field must be 0 for all other
channel types.

Sensor Type Binary Value

Decimal 15 14 13 12
Octal 17 16 15 14
Millivolt 0 0 0 0
B 0 0 0 1
E 0 0 1 0
J 0 0 1 1
K 0 1 0 0
R 0 1 0 1
S 0 1 1 0
T 0 1 1 1
C1 1 0 0 0
N1 1 0 0 1
1 For 1771ĆNT2 only.

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RTD Type

This field lets you select the type of sensor connected to a 650 ohm
input channel. This field must be 0 for all other channel types.

Sensor Type Binary Value

Decimal 10 09 08
Octal 12 11 10
Resistance 0 0 0
100 Ohm Pt. European Std. 0 0 1
100 Ohm Pt. U.S. Std. 0 1 0
10 Ohm Copper 0 1 1
120 Ohm Nickel 1 0 0

10 Ohm Offset

This field lets you compensate for a small offset error in a 10 ohm
copper RTD. Values can range from -0.99 to +0.99 ohms in units of
0.01 ohms.

For example, if the resistance of a copper RTD used with this

channel was 9.74 ohms at 25 oC, you would enter -0.26 in this field.

Configuration Block for a The configuration block for a block transfer write consists of:
Block Transfer Write
• module configuration header
• output channel data (if applicable)
• output channel programming (if applicable)
• input channel programming (if applicable)

Block Transfer Write Configuration Data Header

The configuration data header consists of information required for

the processor to properly identify the type of information it will be
receiving.

Module Configuration Data Header

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
BTW word type Constant Number of outputs Constant
0
1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

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Bit/Word Description of Word 0

Word Bit Definition

Word 0 00Ć03 Constant = 0

Bits 04Ć07 Number of outputs = 0010

Bits 10Ć15 Constant = 00 1000

Bits 16Ć17 Block transfer write type = 10

The next group of words sets the outputs of the module, if the
module has outputs. For example, if this is a 2 output/6 input
module, words 1 and 2 would contain the data for the two output
channels. If the module has four outputs, words 1 thru 4 would
contain output channel data.

Output Configuration Words 1 and 2

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
1 Channel 1 Output Data
2 Channel 2 Output Data

Bit/Word Description of Output Configuration Words 1 and 2

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Word 1 Bits 00Ć15 (00Ć17) First Output channel data

Word 2 Bits 00Ć15 (00Ć17) Second Output channel data

Additional module configuration data is contained in the next two

words. This includes verify, temperature scale, BCD select, cold
junction alarm enable and real time sample time. These are explained
in the bit/word description.

Output Configuration Words 3 and 4

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
CJ alarm BCD Temp
3 Unused = 0 Verify
enable select scale
4 RTS Sample Time: 1 millisecond units

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Bit/Word Description of Output Configuration Words 3 and 4

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Verify. If this bit is set to 1, the module will compare its current
programming with the programming downloaded in the BTW. If
Word 3 Bit 00 they are the same, it will verify good; if they are different, the
module will verify bad. In no case will any programming data in
the BTW be applied to the module.

Bit 01 Temperature scale. 0 = Celsius, 1 = Fahrenheit

BCD select. 1 = all values in BCD format.

Bit 02
0 = all values in 2's complement binary

Bits 03Ć14
Not used. Always 0
(03Ć16)

CJ alarm enable. A value of 1 enables over and underrange

Bit 15 (17) indication for the cold junction channel. If the module does not
have a cold junction channel, this bit is 0.

Real time sample. Sample time in milliseconds. 0 = off.

Bits 00Ć15
Word 4 RTS minimum is 100msec (counts = 100). Maximum 10
(00Ć17)
seconds in binary; 9.999 seconds in BCD.

Output Programming
The next group of six words contain channel-specific parameters.
This includes low and high scale values, low and high clamp values,
ramp rate, reset state, alarm enable and reset value.

Output Configuration Words 5 through 10

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Channel 1 Programming
5 Low Scale Value
6 High Scale Value
7 Low Clamp Value
8 High Clamp Value
Alarm
9 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
10 Reset Value

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Bit/Word Description of Output Configuration Words 5 through 10

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Bits 00Ć15 Low scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to
Word 5
(00Ć17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Bits 00Ć15 High scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to
Word 6
(00Ć17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Low clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be
Bits 00Ć15 allowed to go below this value (in scaled units) regardless of
Word 7
(00Ć17) the data sent to the module. Clamp values are limited to
+32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

High clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be
Bits 00Ć15 allowed to go above this value (in scaled units) regardless of
Word 8
(00Ć17) the data sent to the module. Clamp values are limited to
+32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Maximum ramp rate. If this field is not 0, the module will limit
Bits 00Ć11 the maximum rate of change for this channel to be a
Word 9 (00Ć13) percentage of the full scale range of the module. Legal values
are from 1 to 200%.

Bit 12 (14) Constant = 0

Reset state. This field controls what an output channel will go

to if the I/O reset line is asserted:
Bits 13Ć14 00 binary = last state;
(15Ć16) 01 binary = minimum output; (example: < Ć10V, < 4mA)
Word 9
10 binary = maximum output; (example: > 10V, > 22mA)
continued
11 binary = user reset value.

Alarm enable. If set to 1, the module reports high clamp, low

Bit 15 (17)
clamp and rate limit. If 0, these warnings are suppressed.

Reset value. If the user selects the channel to go to a user

Bits 00Ć15
Word 10 reset value upon I/O reset, the value in scaled units is entered
(00Ć17)
here. Otherwise, set to 0.

The above six words of output channel-specific information would

be repeated for the next output channel (2), as shown below. The
bit/word descriptions would be the same as above.

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Channel 2 Programming
11 Low Scale Value
12 High Scale Value
13 Low Clamp Value
14 High Clamp Value
Alarm
15 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
16 Reset Value

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The following six words configure the first input channel of the
module. These words are repeated as necessary for each input in the
module. For example, if this is a 2 output/6 input module, words 1
through 4 would configure the module, words 5 through 16 would
configure the 2 output channels (six words each). Then six groups of
seven words each (one group for each input channel) would
configure the module’s six input channels.

Input Programming

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Channel 3 Programming
17 Low Scale Value
18 High Scale Value
19 Low Alarm Value
20 High Alarm Value
Alarm
21 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
22 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
23 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units

Bit/Word Description of Input Configuration Words 17 through 23

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Bits 00Ć15
Word 17 Low scale value for channel 3.
(00Ć17)

Bits 00Ć15
Word 18 High scale value for channel 3.
(00Ć17)

Bits 00Ć15
Word 19 Low alarm value for channel 3.
(00Ć17)

Bits 00Ć15
Word 20 High alarm value for channel 3.
(00Ć17)

Rate alarm. If the channel's input changes at a rate faster than this value and
Bits 00Ć14
Word 21 the alarm enable bit is set, the channel will indicate a rate alarm condition.
(00Ć16)
Legal values are from 0.05 to 50% of full scale per second.

Alarm enable bit. If set to 1, the module will report high alarm, low alarm,
Bit 15 (17) underrange, overrange, and rate alarm conditions. If 0, these warnings
are suppressed.

Alarm deadband. This field creates a hysteresis effect on the low and high
alarms. For an alarm condition to be removed, the input signal must go above
Word 22 Bits 00Ć07 the low alarm limit or below the high alarm limit by an amount equal to the
specified deadband. Alarm deadband values must be less than or equal to
one half the difference of the high and low alarm values.

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Filter time constant. Specifies the time constant of a digital, first order lag filter
Bits 8Ć15
on the input in 0.1 second units. Legal values are 0.1 to 10.0 seconds
(10Ć17)
(binary) or 0.1 to 9.9 (BCD). A value of 0 disables the filter.

10 ohm offset. Compensates for a resistance offset on a 10 ohm copper

Bits 00Ć07 RTD. Range of +0.99 ohms, in units of 0.01 ohms. This field must be 0 for all
other RTDs.

RTD type. Specifies type of RTD linearization on RTD channels:

001 = 100 ohm Pt, European standard;
Bits 08Ć10 010 = 100 ohm Pt. US standard;
(10Ć12) 011 = 10 ohm copper;
100 = 120 ohm nickel.
This field is 0 for nonĆRTD channels.

Bit 11 (13) Constant = 0

Word 23
Thermocouple type. Specifies type of TC linearization on TC channels.
0000 = millivolts;
0001 = B;
0010 = E;
0011 = J;
Bits 12Ć15 0100 = K;
(14Ć17) 0101 = R;
0110 = S;
0111 = T;
1000= C (1771ĆNT2 only),
1001= N (1771ĆNT2 only).
This field must be 0 for nonĆthermocouple channels.

The above group of words would be repeated for each of the

remaining five input channels. The bit/word descriptions would be
identical for each of those channels.

Refer to the Appendix specific to your module for block transfer

write configurations to be used with your module.

Chapter Summary In this chapter you learned how to configure your module’s
hardware, condition your inputs and enter your data.

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Module Status and Input Data

Chapter Objectives In this chapter you will read about:

• reading data from your module

• block transfer read data format

Reading Data from the Block transfer read (BTR) programming moves status and data from
Module the module to the processor’s data table in one I/O scan. The
processor user program initiates the request to transfer data from the
module to the processor.

The transferred words contain module status, channel status and

input data from the module. The maximum BTR data file length
required is 28 words.

Block transfer reads are defined for each type of module platform,
rather than type of outputs/inputs. The types of modules are:

Possible Combinations Appendix

8 out/0 in C
7 out/1 in K
6 out/ 2 in I
5 out/ 3 in J
4 out/4 in H
3 out/5 in G
2 out/6 in E
1 out/ 7 in F
0 out/8 in B
2 out/2 in D

For example, the BTR from the 1771-NB4T (two 0-25mA out/two
thermocouple in) is identical to the BTR for the 1771-NB4S (two
0-25mA out/two 4-20mA in), since both are 2 input/2 output
modules.

When you perform a BTR for a specific module, the bits for fields
that do not pertain to your specific module are set to zero.

Complete block transfer read data formats and bit/word descriptions

for your particular module are shown in the Appendices.

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Block Transfer Read The block transfer read data format consists of an initial block
Data Format header which identifies the type of module (input, output, or
output/input), and groups of words that contain information on either
an input channel or an output channel.

Output channel words are configured immediately after the block

header. If the module contains both output and input channels, the
output channel words come first in the block transfer read data
format.

Outputs Only" Block Transfer Read Data Header

This header is used for modules with outputs only (such as cat. no.
1771-NOC and 1771-NOV).

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
0 Constant = 8800 Hexadecimal
Bad RTS
Power Mod I/O Program Mod Bad Bad
1 Chan. Time Unused = 0
up Alarm Reset Verify Fault Prog Struct
Data out
2 Constant = 8000 Hexadecimal
3 Unused = 0

The bit/word descriptions for the “outputs only” header block are
shown below.

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Word 0 Bits 00Ć15 Always 8800 Hexadecimal

(00Ć17)

Bit 00-05 Not used. Always 0

Bad structure. This bit is set if there is an error in the BTW

Bit 06
header.

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the module level

Bit 07
programming data is illegal.

Module fault. This bit is set if any of the programming data sent
Word 1 Bit 08 (10) to the module in the most recent BTW was illegal, or if one or
more channels has the bad calibration bit set.

Program verify. Indicates the result of verify request.

Bits 09Ć10 00 = verify not requested;
(11Ć12) 10 = verify failed;
11 = verify succeeded

I/O reset. This bit is set whenever the I/O reset line on the
Bit 11 (13)
backplane is asserted.

RTS timeout. This bit is set if a BTR was not requested of the
Bit 12 (14)
module within the RTS sample time.

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Word 1 continued Module alarm. This bit is set if there is an alarm bit set for one
or more channels. The input alarm bits are low, high alarm and
Bit 13 (15)
rate alarm. The output channel alarm bits are low and high
clamp, and the rate limit alarm.

Bad channel data. This bit is set if the module is in BCD mode
Bit 14 (16) and one or more of the input data values sent in the last BTW
are not legal BCD values.

Powerup bit. This bit is set until a BTW with programming data
Bit 15 (17)
is received by the module.

Word 2 Always 8000 hexadecimal.

Word 3 Not used. Always 0

Inputs Only" and Output/Input" Block Transfer Read

Data Header

This following three-word header is used if the module only has

input channels, or if it contains
both input and output channels.

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
0 Constant = 8800 Hexadecimal
Bad RTS
Power Mod I/O Program Mod Bad Bad
1 Chan. Time Unused = 0
up Alarm Reset Verify Fault Prog Struct
Data out
CJC CJC
2 1 Unused = 0 Over Under
Range Range
3 Cold Junction Temperature; Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1 degrees F

The bit/word descriptions for the “inputs only” and “output/input”

header block are shown below.

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Bits 00Ć15
Word 0 Always = 8800 hexadecimal
(00Ć17)

Bits 00Ć05 Not used

Bad structure. This bit is set if there is an error in the BTW

Bit 06
Word 1 header.

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the module level

Bit 07
programming data is illegal.

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Module fault. This bit is set if any of the programming data sent
Bit 08 (10) to the module in the most recent BTW was illegal, or if one or
more channels has the bad calibration bit set.

Bits 09Ć10 Program verify. Indicates the result of verify request. 00 = verify
(11Ć12) not requested; 10 = verify failed; 11 = verify succeeded

I/O reset. This bit is set whenever the I/O reset line on the
Bit 11 (13)
backplane is asserted.

RTS timeout. This bit is set if a BTR was not requested of the
Bit 12 (14)
module within the RTS sample time.
Word 1 continued
Module alarm. This bit is set if there is an alarm bit set for one
or more channels. The input alarm bits are low, high alarm and
Bit 13 (15)
rate alarm. The output channel alarm bits are low and high
clamp, and the rate limit alarm.

Bad channel data. This bit is set if the module is in BCD mode
Bit 14 (16) and one or more of the input data values sent in the last BTW
are not a legal BCD value.

Powerup bit. This bit is set until a BTW with programming data
Bit 15 (17)
is received by the module.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) underrange bit. This bit is

Bit 00
set if the CJC temperature is below 0oC.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) overrange bit. This bit is set

Bit 01
if the CJC temperature is above 70oC.
Word 2
Bits 02Ć14
Not used. Always 0
(02Ć16)

Bit 15 (17) Always = 1

Bits 00Ć15 Cold junction temperature. Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1

Word 3
(00Ć17) degrees F. (0.1 degrees C or 1.0 degrees F in BCD.)

Input Status Data

Each input channel has two words associated with it. One word
provides underrange, overrange, low and high alarms, rate alarm,
bad program and bad calibration information to the processor. The
second word contains channel input data. These words would
immediately follow the header on modules containing only inputs, or
after the output channel words on modules containing both outputs
and inputs.

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Channel 1 Status
4 1 Unused = 0 Bad Bad 0 Rate High Low Unused = 0 Over Under
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
5 Channel 1 Input Data

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The above two words would be repeated for each input channel. For
example, if this module had two input channels, the following words
would be used.

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Channel 1 Status
4 1 Unused = 0 Bad Bad 0 Rate High Low Unused = 0 Over Under
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
5 Channel 1 Input Data
Channel 2 Status
6 1 Unused = 0 Bad Bad 0 Rate High Low Unused = 0 Over Under
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
7 Channel 2 Input Data

Bit/word descriptions for the input status data words are shown
below.

Bit/Word Description for Input Status Data Words

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Underrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is below the
Bit 00
input channels minimum range.

Overrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is above the
Bit 01
input channels maximum range.

Bits 02-03 Not used. Always 0

Low alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input
Word 4 Bit 04
data is lower than the low alarm setpoint.

High alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input
Bit 05
data is higher than the high alarm setpoint.

Rate alarm. This bit is set if the input signal changed at a rate
Bit 06
faster than the input rate alarm setpoint.

Bit 07 Not used. Always 0

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the channel level

Bit 08 (10)
programming data is illegal.

Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
Bit 09 (11)
calibration.

Bits 10Ć14
Not used. Always 0
(12Ć16)

Bit 15 (17) Not used. Always = 1

Bits 00Ć15
Word 5 Channel 1 input data.
(00Ć17)

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Output Status Data

Each output channel also has two words associated with it. The first
word contains low and high clamp, rate alarm, bad data, bad program
and bad calibration information for the processor. This is followed
by raw count data for that channel. If the module contains both input
and output channels, the output channel words would immediately
follow the header words.

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Channel 1 Status
4 Unused = 0 Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
5 Channel 1 Raw Count sent to DAC

The above two words would be repeated for each output channel. For
example, if this module had two output channels, the following
words would be used.

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Channel 1 Status
4 Unused = 0 Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
5 Channel 1 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 2 Status
6 Unused = 0 Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
7 Channel 2 Raw Count sent to DAC

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Bit/Word Description for Output Status Data Words

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Bit 00-03 Not used. Always 0

Low clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 04
data is lower than the low clamp value.

High clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 05
data is higher than the high clamp value.

Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 06
data changed faster than the programmed ramp rate.
Word 4 Bad data. This bit is set if BCD format was chosen and the
Bit 07
output data is not a legal BCD value.

Bad programming. This bit is set if the most recent BTW

Bits 08 (10)
contained improper programming data for this channel

Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a
Bit 09 (11)
valid calibration.

Bits 10Ć15
Not used. Always = 0
(12Ć17)

Bits 00Ć15
Word 5 Channel 1 Raw data sent to DAC.
(00Ć17)

Refer to the Appendix specific to your module for block transfer

read configurations.

Chapter Summary In this chapter you learned the meaning of the status information that
the modules send to the processor.

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Module Calibration

Chapter Objective In this chapter we tell you how to calibrate your module.
Your
module is shipped from the factory already calibrated. This
chapter tells you how to recalibrate or change calibration.

Tools and Equipment In order to calibrate your analog module you will need the following
tools and equipment:

Tool or Equipment Description

Precision Voltage Source 0-10V, 1µV resolution

Lower Precision Resistors:

High Precision Resistors:
If calibration to rated accuracy is not required, lower precision resistors
649 ohm, 0.01%, 5ppm/oC
can be used. Add percentage of tolerance and temperature coefficient
1 ohm, 0.1%, 5ppm/oC
error for expected accuracy. Refer to 6.A and 6.B below.

Accuracy: Minimum three decades;

Precision Resistors Decade one - 10 ohm decade, 1 ohm per step, better than 0.005 ohms (0.5% accuracy)
Decade two - 100 ohm decade, 10 ohm per step, better than 0.005 ohms (0.05% accuracy)
OR Decade three - 1000 ohm decade, 100 ohm per step, better than 0.01% accuracy
Precision Decade Any vendor's model that meets or exceeds the above specifications can be used. The user is
Resistor Box responsible for assuring that the decade box maintains accuracy by periodic calibration as specified by
the vendor. As a service to its customers, AllenĆBradley offers this partial list of vendors who can supply
decade resistor boxes that meet or exceed the specifications.

Electro Scientific Industries IET Labs Julie Research Labs

Portland, OR Westbury, NY New York, NY
Series DB 42 HARS-X Series DR 100 Series

50mA, 1µA resolution

Precision Multimeter
10V, 1µV resolution

Industrial Terminal and

Programming terminal for A-B family processors
Interconnect Cable

If calibration to rated accuracy is not required, lower precision

resistors can be used. Add the percentage of tolerance and the
temperature coefficient error for expected accuracy.

Resistor Accuracy
Resistors change value over time. Both load life and temperature
reduce the accuracy. The best way to determine the resistance of a
resistor is to measure its value to the accuracy needed under the
conditions in which it is used.

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Table 6.A
Resistor Tolerance vs. Expected Error

Resistor Tolerance Expected Error

0.1% 0.1%
0.5% 0.5%
1.0% 1.0%
Note: If the tolerance error of the 649 ohm resistor is > than
+18 ohms (2.8%), calibration will fail.

Table 6.B
Temperature Coefficient Error

Temperature nT (Calibration
Coefficient of temperature Expected Error
Resistor deviation from 25oC)

5 oC 0.081 ohms (0.012%)

25ppm/oC 10oC 0.162 ohms (0.025%)
20oC 0.325 ohms (0.05%)
5 oC 0.162 ohms (0.025%)
50ppm/oC 10oC 0.325 ohms (0.05%)
20oC 0.649 ohms (0.1%)
5 oC 0.649 ohms (0.1%)
200ppm/oC 10oC 1.298 ohms (0.2%)
20oC 2.596 ohms (0.4%)

Example: Using a 649 ohm resistor, rated for 1% accuracy, with a

oC, provides an expected accuracy
temperature coefficient of 50ppm/
of 1.05% (1.0% plus 0.05%) when calibration is done ato35
C (nT
of 10oC).

Calibrating Your Module The analog module is shippedalready calibrated. If it becomes

necessary to recalibrate the module, you must calibrate the module in
an I/O chassis. The module must communicate with the processor
and an industrial terminal.

Calibration service is available from Allen–Bradley. Contact your

local sales office or field support center for information on how to
send your module in for calibration. Modules under warranty will be
calibrated at no charge. Modules out of warranty, sent in for
calibration only, will be calibrated for less than the standard repair
charge.

Before calibrating the module, you must enter ladder logic into the
processor memory, so that you can send block transfer data to the
module, and the processor can read block transfer data from the
module.

Calibration can be accomplished using any of three methods:

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• manual calibration – refer to the procedure below.

• 6200 I/O CONFIG software – refer to your 6200 software
publications (release 4.2 or later) for procedures for calibrating.
• PCO operator interface software – refer to your 6190-PCO
software publications for procedures for calibrating.

Indicator Operation During Calibration

During calibration, the RUN/FLT indicator will turn to green. The

CAL/COM indicator will turn to flashing red. The indicators will
remain with these indications throughout the calibration procedure.

Manual Calibration You can calibrate any number of channels, in any order. The
following procedures define how to calibrate input and output
channels.

In order to allow the module to stabilize,

IMPORTANT energize the module for at least 30 minutes
before calibrating.

Set up a block transfer write data file as shown in table 6.C.

Input Channel Calibration

1. Set the appropriate bit in the BTW input calibration mask (word
2); channel 1 is bit 00, channel 2 is bit 01, etc. If calibrating only
one channel, set the appropriate bit. If calibrating all channels (all
inputs), set bits (00 through 07). Refer to Table 6.C.

Table 6.C
Calibration Block Transfer Write

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
0 Calibration BTW Header = CC00 Hexadecimal
Cal High/
1 Unused = 0
Clk Low
2 Unused = 0 Input Cal Mask
3 Unused = 0 Output Cal Mask
4 1st Low Output Cal Value
5 1st High Output Cal Value
6 2nd Low Output Cal Value
7 2nd High Output Cal Value
8 3rd Low Output Cal Value

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
9 3rd High Output Cal Value
10 4th Low Output Cal Value
11 4th High Output Cal Value
12 5th Low Output Cal Value
13 5th High Output Cal Value
14 6th Low Output Cal Value
15 6th High Output Cal Value
16 7th Low Output Cal Value
17 7th High Output Cal Value
18 8th Low Output Cal Value
19 8th High Output Cal Value

2. Apply the appropriate low reference signal (Table 6.D) to all

input channels being calibrated (for channel 1, I1 on RTP).

Table 6.D
Calibration Reference Signal Values

Type Low Reference Value High Reference Value

5 Volt input 0.0000V 5.0000V

10V input 0.0000V 10.0000V

4-20mA sourcing input 1.000mA 21.000mA

-5 to 55mV/TC input 0.000mV 55.000mV

100mV/TC input 0.000mV 100.000mV

650 Ohm RTD input 1.000 Ohms 649.0 Ohms

10V output 0.000V 10.000V

25mA output 0.500mA 22.000mA

50mA output 1.000mA 50.000mA

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Figure 6.1
Connecting a Resistor or Decade Resistance Box to the Remote
Termination Panel

Connect the resistor across terminals

R1-I1 and O1.
640 ohm resistor for
high reference value.
1 ohm resistor for low
reference value.

Decade resisĆ
tance box

If using a decade resistance box,

connect in place of the resistor

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3. Send a block transfer write to the module with word 1 containing

CAL CLK bit (01) = 1, and HI/LO bit (00) = 0.
4. Send a block transfer write to the module with word 1 containing
CAL CLK bit (01) = 0, and HI/LO bit (00) = 0.

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Table 6.E
Calibration Block Transfer Read

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
0 Calibration BTR Header = C000H
Bad
1 Unused = 0 Range EEPROM
BTW
2 Input Cal Done bits
3 Output Cal Done bits
4 Input Bad Cal bits
5 Output Bad Cal bits
6 Corrected Channel 1 Data
7 Corrected Channel 2 Data
8 Corrected Channel 3 Data
9 Corrected Channel 4 Data
10 Corrected Channel 5 Data
11 Corrected Channel 6 Data
12 Corrected Channel 7 Data
13 Corrected Channel 8 Data

5. Apply the appropriate high reference signal (Table 6.D) to all

input channels being calibrated (for channel 1, I1 on RTP).
6. Send a block transfer write to the module with word 1 containing
CAL CLK bit (01) = 1, and HI/LO bit (00) = 1.
7. Send a block transfer write to the module with word 1 containing
CAL CLK bit (01) = 0, and HI/LO bit (00) = 1.
8. Request a block transfer read (BTR) from the module. If the
INPUT BAD CAL bit (block transfer read word 4, bit 00, for
channel 1 for example) is reset, and the INPUT CAL DONE bit
(BTR word 2, bit 00 for channel 1 for example) is set, the
procedure is complete.
If the bad BTW bit (word 1, bit 00) is set any time during the
calibration procedure, an error occurred during the calibration
procedure. Repeat the calibration.
If the EEPROM bit (word 1, bit 01) is set, the module has a
hardware fault. The module cannot be calibrated.
If the RANGE bit (word 1, bit 02) is set, the channel(s) did not
calibrate because one of the reference signals was out of range.
Repeat the procedure. If the RANGE bit is set a second time,
either the channel is bad, or there is a problem with the
calibration equipment.

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Output Channel Calibration

1. Set the appropriate bit in the BTW output calibration mask (word
3); channel 1 is bit 0, channel 2 is bit 01, etc. If calibrating only
one channel, set the appropriate bit. If calibrating the entire
module (all outputs), set all bits (00 through 07).
2. Send a block transfer write to the module with word 1 containing
CAL CLK bit (01) = 1, and HI/LO bit (00) = 0 and all output cal
values = 0.
3. Send a block transfer write to the module with
CAL CLK bit (01) = 0, and HI/LO bit (00) = 0 and all
output cal values = 0.
4. Measure the signal on the channel you are calibrating. Use the
appropriate equation below to calculate the output cal low value
for this channel.Record this value for later use. Do not enter it
into the BTW file at this time.

10V Output

Y = (X x 6000) - 30000

Where: X = meter reading in volts

Y = output cal low/high value

25mA Output

Y=
[ (X - 0.500)
21.500
x 60000
] - 30000

Where: X = meter reading in mA

Y = output cal low/high value

50mA Output

Y= [ (X - 1.000)
49.000
x 60000 ] - 30000

Where: X = meter reading in mA

Y = output cal low/high value

5. Send a block transfer write to the module with word 1 containing

CAL CLK bit (01) = 1, and HI/LO bit (00) = 1 andll aoutput cal
values = 0.
6. Send a block transfer write to the module with CAL CLK bit (01)
= 0, and HI/LO bit (00) = 0 andall output cal values = 0.
7. Measure the signal on the channel you are calibrating. Use the
appropriate equation above (step 4) to convert the value to the
output cal high value for this channel.
Record this value for
later use. Do not enter it into the BTW file at this time.

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8. Enter the first set of calculated low and high values into the first
channel output cal values of the block transfer write calibration
data file. If you are calibrating more than one output channel
simultaneously, enter the output cal values from the lowest
numbered output channel in the first output cal value slots. The
next lowest channel in the output mask goes in the second slot of
output cal values, and so on.
9. Send a block transfer write to the module with word 1 containing
CAL CLK bit (01) = 1, and HI/LO bit (00) = 1.
10.Send a block transfer write to the module with word 1 containing
CAL CLK bit (01) = 0, and HI/LO bit (00) = 1.
11. Request a block transfer read (BTR) from the module.
If the OUTPUT BAD CAL bit (word 5, bit 00, for channel 1 for
example) is reset, and the OUTPUT CAL DONE bit (word 3, bit
00 for channel 1 for example) is set, the procedure is complete.
If the bad BTW bit is set any time during the calibration
procedure, an error in the calibration procedure. Repeat the
calibration.
If the EEPROM bit is set, the module has a hardware fault. The
module cannot be calibrated.
If the RANGE bit (word 1, bit 02) is set, the channel(s) did not
calibrate because one of the reference signals was out of range.
Repeat the procedure. If the RANGE bit is set a second time,
either the channel is bad, or there is a problem with the
calibration equipment.

Chapter Summary In this chapter, you learned how to calibrate your module’s channels.

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Troubleshooting

Chapter Objective We describe how to troubleshoot your module by observing

indicators and by monitoring status bits reported to the processor.

Diagnostics Reported by At power-up, the module turns the RUN/FLT indicator to red, then
the Module checks for:

• correct RAM operation

• EPROM operation
• EEPROM operation
After passing initial diagnostics, the module turns the RUN/FLT
indicator to flashing green. The indicator will continue to flash green
until it receives a valid BTW. After the BTW, it will stay solid green
during operation. It will turn red if it detects a fault condition. If the
RUN/FLT indicator is red, block transfers will be inhibited.

The lower CAL/COM indicator flashes green when the module is

communicating with the processor. The speed of the flashing is
dependent upon system speed. If the module is accessed in less than
100ms intervals, the CAL/COM indicator will be solid red.

The module also reports status and specific faults (if they occur) in
every transfer of data to the processor. Monitor the green/red
indicators and status bits in the appropriate word of the BTR file
when troubleshooting your module.

Figure 7.1
Indicators

Indicator When Green When Red

RUN/FLT flashes - during initial powerĆup

RUN/FAULT solid - first valid block transfer write solid - a fault is found
CAL/COM successfully completed
flashes - when communication is taking
flashes - during
CAL/COM place between the PLC processor and
calibration
the NĆseries module.

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Troubleshooting with Table 7.A shows indications, probable causes and recommended
the Indicators actions to correct common faults which may occur.

Table 7.A
Troubleshooting Chart

Indication Probable Cause Recommended Action

Check power to I/O chassis.

No power to module
Recycle as necessary.
Both indicators are OFF
Possible short on the module
LED driver failure

Microprocessor, oscillator or EPROM failure

If immediately after power-up, indicates RAM or

Replace module.
EPROM failure.
RUN/FLT indicator ON red
If during operation, indicates possible
microprocessor or backplane interface failure.

Internal fuse bad

RUN/FLT indicator is
Power-up diagnostics successfully completed.
flashing green
Normal operation.
RUN/FLT indicator is solid green Initial block transfer write successfully completed

CAL/COM indicator is green

Normal operation None required
(solid or flashing)

CAL/COM indicator is green and

RUN/FLT indicator is green but
module data is wrong (for
Internal module problem Replace module
example, with cable off, input
channel data values are at
minimum scale values)

Status Reported by Design your program to monitor module and channel status bits, and
the Module to take appropriate action depending on your application
requirements. You may also want to monitor these bits while
troubleshooting with your industrial terminal. The module sets a bit
(1) to indicate it has detected one or more of the following module
conditions as shown in Table 7.B.

The module sets a bit (1) to indicate it has detected one or more of
the following input channel conditions (Table 7.D), or output channel
conditions (Table 7.C).

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Table 7.B
Module Status Reported in BTR Word 1

Decimal Bit Explanation

(Octal Bit)

Word 1 Bit 00Ć05 Not used

Bit 06 Bad structure. This bit is set if there is an error in the BTW header.

Bit 07 Bad program. This bit is set if any of the module level programming
data is illegal.

Bit 08 (10) Module fault. This bit is set if any of the programming data sent to the
module in the most recent BTW was illegal, or if one or more channels
has the bad calibration bit set.

Bits 09Ć10 Program verify. Indicates the result of verify request. 00 = verify not
(11Ć12) requested; 10 = verify failed; 11 = verify succeeded

Bit 11 (13) I/O reset. This bit is set whenever the I/O reset line on the backplane
is asserted.

Bit 12 (14) RTS timeout. This bit is set if no BTR was requested of the module
within the RTS sample time.

Bit 13 (15) Module alarm. This bit is set if there is an alarm bit set for one or more
channels. The input alarm bits are low, high alarm and rate alarm. The
output channel alarm bits are low and high clamp, and the rate limit
alarm.

Bit 14 (16) Bad channel data. This bit is set if the module is in BCD mode and
one or more of the input data values sent in the last BTW are not a
legal BCD value.

Bit 15 (17) Powerup bit. This bit is set until a BTW with programming data is
received by the module.

Word 2 Bit 00 CJC Underrange bit. This bit is set if the CJC temperature is below the
input channel minimum range.

Bit 01 CJC Overrange bit. This bit is set if the CJC temperature is above the
input channel maximum range.

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Table 7.C
Output Channel Status Word (1 per output channel)

Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Bit 04 Low clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output data is
lower than the low clamp value.

Bit 05 High clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output data is
higher than the high clamp value.

Bit 06 Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output data
changed faster than the programmed ramp rate.

Bit 07 Bad data. This bit is set if BCD data format was chosen and the output
data was not a legal BCD value.

Bit 08 (10) Bad program. This bit is set if any of the channel level programming
data is illegal.

Bit 09 (11) Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
calibration.

Table 7.D
Input Channel Status Word (1 per input channel)

Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Bit 00 Underrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is below the input
channels minimum range.

Bit 01 Overrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is above the input
channels maximum range.

Bit 04 Low alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input signal is
lower than the low alarm setpoint.

Bit 05 High alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input signal is
higher than the high alarm setpoint.

Bit 06 Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input signal
changed at a rate faster than the input rate alarm setpoint.

Bit 08 (10) Bad program. This bit is set if any of the module level programming
data is illegal.

Bit 09 (11) Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
calibration.

Chapter Summary In this chapter, you learned how to interpret the status indicators,
status words and troubleshoot your analog module.

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Specifications

General Specifications

Number of Channels 8 individually isolated, or

(depends on specific module) 4 individually isolated

I/O Chassis Location any single I/O module slot

A/D Resolution 16 bits or 15 bits plus sign bit

D/A Resolution 14 bits or 13 bits plus sign bit

Input Filtering 6 pole, low pass hardware filter

Calibration Interval 1 year

Designed to withstand 1000V dc continuous between input and

output channels and between input and backplane connections.
Isolation Voltage
Modules are 100% tested at 1200V dc for 1 second between input
channels and backplane connections.

Current Power
1771ĆNBRC 1.8A 8.5W
1771ĆNB4S 1.6A 7.0W
1771ĆNB4T 1.5A 5.0W
1771ĆNBSC 3.0A 13.0W
1771ĆNBTC 1.6A 7.5W
1771ĆNBV1 1.8A 8.0W
1771ĆNBVC 1.8A 8.5W
1771ĆNIS 2.9A 12.0W
Maximum Backplane Current and
1771ĆNIV 1.5A 6.0W
Power Dissipation @ 5V
1771ĆNIV1 1.5A 6.0W
1771ĆNIVR 1.5A 6.0W
1771ĆNIVT 1.5A 5.5W
1771ĆNOC 2.9A 14.0W (20mA)
3.3A 16.0W (25mA)
1771ĆNOV 2.1A 10.0W
1771ĆNR 1.5A 6.0W
1771ĆNT1 1.5A 5.0W
1771ĆNT2 1.5A 5.0W
Environmental Conditions
Operational Temperature IEC 60068-2-1 (Test Ad, Operating Cold)
IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Bd, Operating Dry Heat)
IEC 60068-2-14 (Test Nb, Operating Thermal Shock)
32 to 140°F (0 to 60°C)
Ambient changes > 0.5oC per minute may temporarily degrade
performance during periods of change.
Storage Temperature IEC 60068-2-1 (Test Ab, Unpackaged, Nonoperating Cold)
IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Bb, Unpackaged, Nonoperating Dry Heat)
IEC 60068-2-14 (Test Na, Unpackaged, Nonoperating Thermal
Shock)
-40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C)
Relative Humidity IEC 60068-2-30 (Test Db, Unpackaged, Nonoperating Damp Heat)
5 to 95% noncondensing
Shock IEC 60068-2-27 (Test Ea, Unpackaged Shock)
Operating 30g
Nonoperating 50g

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Vibration IEC 60068-2-6 (Test Fc, Operating)

2g @ 10-500Hz
ESD Immunity IEC 61000-4-2
4kV contact discharges
Radiated RF Immunity IEC 61000-4-3
10V/m with 1kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 30MHz to 1000MHz
10V/m with 200Hz 50% Pulse 100% AM at 900MHz
EFT/B Immunity IEC 61000-4-4
+1kV @ 5kHz on signal ports
Surge Transient Immunity IEC 61000-4-5
+2kV line-earth (CM) on shielded ports
Conducted RF Immunity IEC 61000-4-6
10V rms with 1kHz sine wave 80% AM from 150kHz to 30MHz
Emissions CISPR 11
Group 1, Class A (with appropriate enclosure)
Enclosure Type None (open style
1771ĆNC6 = 1.8m (6ft)
Connecting Cable(s)
1771ĆNC15 = 4.6m (15ft)
Field Wiring Arm Wiring
Size 14-22AWG (2.5-0.25mm2) solid or stranded copper wire rated at
60oC or greater
Insulation 3/64 inch (1.2mm) maximum
Category 21
Between 26 and 28
Keying
Between 32 and 34
Certifications UL UL Listed Industrial Control Equipment
(when product is marked) CSA CSA Certified Process Control Equipment
CE2 European Union 89/336/EEC EMC Directive,
compliant with:
EN 61000-6-4, Industrial Emissions
EN 50082-2, Industrial Immunity
EN 61000-6-2, Industrial Immunity
EN 61326, Meas./Control/Lab., Industrial Requirements
C-Tick2 Australian Radiocommunications Act,compliant
with AS/NZS 2064, Industrial Emissions
1 Use this conductor category information for planning conductor routing . Refer to publication 1770Ć4.1, Industrial Automation Wiring and
Grounding Guidelines."
2 See the Product Certification link at www.ab.com for Declarations of Conformity, Certificates, and other certification details.

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Temperature Specifications

±100mV Thermocouple Input -5 to +55mV Thermocouple Input 1Ć650Ω RTD Input

Input Range ±105mV -5.5 to 56.0mv 4 to 650Ω
(selectable)
Type B: 300 to 1800oC (572 to 3272oF) Type B: 300 to 1800oC (572 to 3272oF) 100Ω Pt a=0.00385 European standard:
Type E: -270 to 1000oC (-454 to 1832oF) Type C: 0 to 2315oC (32 to 4199oF) -200 to +870oC (-328 to +1598oF)
Type J: -210 to 1200oC (-346 to 2192oF) Type E: -20 to 735oC (-4 to 1355oF) 100Ω Pt a=0.003916 U.S. standard:
Type K: -270 to 1372oC (-454 to 2502oF) Type J: -37 to 966oC (-34 to 1770oF) -200 to +630oC (-328 to +1166oF)
Type R: -50 to 1768oC (-58 to 3214oF) Type K: -71 to 1372oC (-95 to 2502oF) 10Ω copper:
Type S: -50 to 1768oC (-58 to 3214oF) Type N: -270 to 1300oC (-450 to 2372oF) -200 to +260oC (-328 to +500oF)
Type T: -270 to 400oC (-454 to 752oF) Type R: -50 to 1768oC (-58 to 3214oF) 120Ω nickel:
Type S: -50 to 1768oC (-58 to 3214oF) -80 to +320oC (-112.1 to +608oF)
Type T: -73 to 400oC (-99 to 752oF)
Maximum Input Resolution1 3.3µV/bit @ 15 bits with sign bit 0.95µV/bit @ 16 bits unipolar 10mΩ/bit @ 16 bits unipolar
Type E, J, K, T 0.1°C (0.2°F)2 Type E, J, K, T, N: 0.03°C (0.06°F)2 100Ω Pt & 120Ω Ni 0.03 °C (0.06°F)
Type B, R, S: 0.3oC (0.6oF)2 Type B, R, S: 0.1oC (0.2oF)2 10Ω Cu 0.3°C (0.5°F)
Type C: 0.07oC (0.1oF)2
Default Display Resolution 0.01mV / 0.1°C (0.1°F) 0.1mV / 1.0°C (0.1°F) 0.01 ohm / 0.1°C (0.1°F)
Temperature Scale (per module) °C (°F) °C (°F) °C (°F)
Input Impedance > 10 MΩ > 10 MΩ
Thermocouple Linearization IPTSĆ68 standard, NBS MNĆ125 IPTSĆ68 standard, NBS MNĆ125
Cold Junction Compensation 0 to 70°C ±0.25°C 0 to 70°C ±0.25°C
Open Input Detection upscale upscale upscale
Open TC Leakage Current < 10 nA (maximum) < 10 nA (maximum)
Time to Detect Open Input 10s (maximum) 5s (maximum) 5s (maximum)
RTD Excitation Current 1mA (typical)
Input Overvoltage Protection 140V ac rms continuous 140V ac rms continuous 140V ac rms continuous
Normal Mode Rejection (50/60Hz) 50dB / 60dB (minimum) 50dB / 60dB (minimum) 50dB / 60dB (minimum)
Common Mode Rejection (60Hz) 150dB (typical) 150dB (typical) 150dB (typical)
Offset Drift (maximum) ±0.50µV/°C ±0.50µV/°C ±25 mΩ/°C
Gain Drift (maximum) ±35ppm/°C ±35ppm/°C ±50ppm/°C
Input Bandwidth 9Hz 9Hz 9Hz
Update Time (per module) 25ms (maximum) 25ms (maximum) 25ms (maximum)
Settling Time to within
125ms (maximum) 125ms (maximum) 125ms (maximum)
0.1% of Full Scale
NonĆlinearity 0.02% of full range (maximum) 0.02% of full range (maximum) 0.02% of full range (maximum)
Accuracy with Calibration
0.01% of full range @ 25°C (typical) 0.01% of full range @ 25°C (typical) 0.025% of full range @ 25°C (typical)
(includes nonĆlinearity, gain,
0.05% of full range @ 25°C (maximum) 0.05% of full range @ 25°C (maximum) 0.05% of full range @ 25°C (max.)
offset)
Calibration Values 0.000 / 100.000mV 0.000 / 55.000mV 1.00 / 649.0Ω
Underrange Threshold -103.0mV -5.5mV 0.9Ω
Overrange Threshold +103.0mV +56.0mV 650Ω
Rate Alarm Value
Minimum (0.04% FSR) 0.08mV / 0.9°C (1.6°F) per second 24uV / 0.9°C (1.6°F) per second 0.26Ω / 0.44°C (0.8°F) per second
Maximum (50% FSR) 100mV / 1050°C (1890°F) per second 30mV / 1050°C (1890°F) per second 325Ω / 550°C (990°F) per second
Scaling Points → -100/+100mV → -10000/+10000 -5/+55mV → -500/+5500 +1/650Ω → +10/6500
Default Scaling Values3 -300/1800°C → -3000/18000 -300/1800°C → -3000/18000 -200/900°C → -2000/9000
-508/3272°F → -5080/32720 -508/3272°F → -5080/32720 -328/1652°F → -3280/16520
Type C only:
-300/2500°C → -3000/25000
-508/4532°F →-508/4532
1 Maximum resolution is obtained by rescaling input data to counts.
2 These resolutions apply to the commonly used ranges for these thermocouples. See graphs.
3 Values shown are applicable when using 2's complement data format.

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Temperature Resolution of Thermocouple Inputs

+100mV/Thermocouple Inputs
0.60
0.55
0.50
0.45
0.40
Resolution (° C/bit)

0.35
0.30
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
0.05
0.00
-200 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
Temperature (°C)

0.80

0.70

0.60
Resolution ( F/bit)

0.50
°
0.40

0.30

0.20

0.10

0.00
-328 32 392 752 1112 1472 1832 2192 2552 2912 3272
Temperature (°F)

Thermocouple B S J T
R E K

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-5/+55mV/Thermocouple Inputs
0.20

0.15
Resolution (° C/bit)

0.10

0.05
0.032 °C Display Resolution Limit

0.00
-500 -300 -100 100 300 500 700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500
Temperature (°C)

0.25

0.20

0.15
Resolution ( F/bit)

0.10

0.06 °F Display Resolution Limit

0.05

0.00
-400 -40 320 680 1040 1400 1760 2120 2480 2840 3200
Temperature (°F)

Thermocouple B S J T C
R E K N

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±5V Inputs ±10V Inputs 4Ć20mA Sourcing Input

Input Range +5.5V (±22mA with resistor) +10.5V (±42mA with resistor) 0.1Ć21.0mA
Input Resolution 168µV/bit (0.7µA/bit) 15 bits with sign bit 330µV/bit 15 bits with sign bit 330nA/bit 16 bits unipolar
Input Impedance > 10 MΩ > 10 MΩ 300Ω (maximum)
20 to 30V dc (0 to 20mA range)
Loop Power Voltage Source
current limited to < 29mA
Input Overvoltage Protection 140V ac rms continuous 140V ac rms continuous 24V dc continuous
Open Input Detection upscale upscale downscale
Time to Detect Open Input 5s (maximum) 9s (maximum) 5s (maximum)
Open Input Detection Leakage Current < 1.0µA (maximum) < 1.0µA (maximum)
Normal Mode Rejection 50/60Hz 50dB / 60dB (minimum) 50dB / 60dB (minimum) 50dB / 60dB (minimum)
Common Mode Rejection (60Hz) 150dB (typical) 150dB (typical) 150dB (typical)
Offset Drift ±20µV/oC (±85nA/°C with resistor) ±30 µV/oC ±200nA/°C
Gain Drift ±35 ppm/oC (±55ppm/°C with resistor) ±35 ppm/oC ±95 ppm/oC
Input Bandwidth 9Hz 9Hz 9Hz
Update Time (per module) 25ms (maximum) 25ms (maximum) 25ms (maximum)
Settling Time to within 0.1% of Full Scale 125ms (maximum) 125ms (maximum) 125ms (maximum)
NonĆlinearity 0.02% of full range (maximum) 0.02% of full range (maximum) 0.02% of full range (maximum)
Accuracy with Calibration (including typical 0.01% of full range @ 25oC 0.01% of full range @ 25oC 0.025% of full range @ 25oC
nonĆlinearity, gain,and offset) worst case 0.05% of full range @ 25oC 0.05% of full range @ 25oC 0.05% of full range @ 25oC
Calibration Values 0.0000V / 5.0000V 0.0000V / 10.0000V 1.000mA / 21.000mA
Underrange Threshold 0.8V dc (3.2mA) -10.4V dc 3.2mA
Overrange Threshold 5.2V dc (20.8mA) +10.4V dc 21.0mA
Rate Alarm Value minimum (0.04% FSR) 1.6mV (6.4µA) per second 8mV per second 6.4µA per second
maximum (50% FSR) 2.0V (8.0mA) per second 10V per second 8mA per second
Scaling Points → Default Scaling Values1 1.0/5.0V → 1000/5000 -10 / +10V → -10000/+10000 4.0/20.0mA → 4000/20000

+10V Outputs 4-20mA (0-25mA) Outputs 0-50mA Outputs

Output Range +10.4V into an open circuit 0Ć25.0mA 0Ć50.0mA
Output Resolution 1.32mV/bit 13 bits with sign bit 3.2µA/bit 13 bits unipolar 6.4µA/bit 13 bits unipolar
Output Impedance 1.0Ω maximum > 1 MΩ > 1 MΩ
20.0mA maximum into 0Ć1kΩ
20.0mA maximum into 0Ć1kΩ
Output Drive Capability 1KΩ or larger (10mA maximum) 25.0mA maximum into 0Ć700Ω
25.0mA maximum into 0Ć700Ω
50.0mA maximum into 0Ć300Ω2
Output Overvoltage Protection 140V ac rms continuous 140V ac rms continuous 140V ac rms continuous
Offset Drift ±400 µV/°C ±1.0µA/oC ±1.0µA/oC
Gain Drift ±50 ppm/oC ±50 ppm/oC ±50 ppm/oC
Update Time (per module) 25ms maximum 25ms maximum 25ms maximum
D/A Converter Ċ Settling Time to within
5ms 500µs 500µs
10% of Full Scale into a Resistive Load
Accuracy with Calibration (Including typical 0.01% of full range @ 25oC 0.01% of full range @ 25oC 0.01% of full range @ 25oC
NonĆlinearity, Gain, and Offset) worst case 0.08% of full range @ 25oC 0.08% of full range @ 25oC 0.08% of full range @ 25oC
Calibration Values 0.0/10.0V dc 0.5mA / 22.0 mA 1.0mA / 50.0 mA
Ramping Value minimum (1% FSR) 0.2V per second 0.16mA per second 0.40mA per second
maximum (200% FSR) 40.0V per second 32.0mA per second 80.0mA per second
Scaling Points → Default Scaling Values1 -10 / +10V → -10,000/+10,000 4.0 / 20.0mA → 4,000/20,000 10.0 / 50.0mA → 1,000/5,000
1 Values shown are applicable when using two's complement data format.
2 See derating curves for various temperature, current and load conditions.

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Figure A.2
Derating Curves for 50mA Outputs on the 1771ĆN Series Modules

Output Current vs. Ambient Temperature

as a function of Load Resistance
50

40

Output
Current 30
(mA)

20

10

0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Ambient Temperature (oC)

Important: If you require 60oC operation with 50mA outputs, install a

resistance in series with the load impedance so that the total load
impedance is equal to 300 ohms.

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Block Transfer Write and Block
Transfer Read Configurations
for 0 Output/8 Input 1771ĆN
Series Modules

What This Appendix This appendix contains block transfer write and block transfer read
Contains configurations and bit/word descriptions for 1771-N series modules
with no outputs and eight inputs.

Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for 8 Input Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
BTW word type Constant Number of outputs Constant
0
1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CJ alarm BCD Temp
1 Unused = 0 Verify
enable select scale
2 RTS Sample Time: 1 millisecond units
Channel 1 Programming
3 Low Scale Value
4 High Scale Value
5 Low Alarm Value
6 High Alarm Value
Alarm
7 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
8 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
9 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset; 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 2 Programming
10 Low Scale Value
11 High Scale Value
12 Low Alarm Value
13 High Alarm Value
Alarm
14 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
15 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
16 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset; 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 3 Programming
17 Low Scale Value
18 High Scale Value

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
19 Low Alarm Value
20 High Alarm Value
Alarm
21 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
22 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
23 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset; 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 4 Programming
24 Low Scale Value
25 High Scale Value
26 Low Alarm Value
27 High Alarm Value
Alarm
28 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
29 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
30 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset; 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 5 Programming
31 Low Scale Value
32 High Scale Value
33 Low Alarm Value
34 High Alarm Value
Alarm
35 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
36 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
37 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset; 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 6 Programming
38 Low Scale Value
39 High Scale Value
40 Low Alarm Value
41 High Alarm Value
Alarm
42 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
43 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
44 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset; 0.01 Ohm units

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Channel 7 Programming
45 Low Scale Value
46 High Scale Value
47 Low Alarm Value
48 High Alarm Value
Alarm
49 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
50 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
51 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset; 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 8 Programming
52 Low Scale Value
53 High Scale Value
54 Low Alarm Value
55 High Alarm Value
Alarm
56 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
57 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
58 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset; 0.01 Ohm units

Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for 8 Input Modules

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

00-03 Constant = 0

Bits 04-07 Number of outputs = 0000

Word 0 Bits 08-13

Constant = 00 1000 binary
(10-15)

Bits 14-15
Block transfer write type = 10 binary
(16-17)

Verify. If this bit is set to 1, the module will compare its current
programming with the programming downloaded in the BTW. If
Bit 00 they are the same, it will verify good; if they are different, the
module will verify bad. In no case will any programming data in
Word 1 the BTW be applied to the module.

Bit 01 Temperature scale. 0 = Celsius, 1 = Fahrenheit

BCD select. 1 = all values in BCD format.

Bit 02
0 = all values in 2's complement binary

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Bits 03-14
Not used. Always 0
(03-16)
Word 1 continued CJ alarm enable. A value of 1 enables over and underrange
Bit 15 (17) indication for the cold junction channel. If the module does not
have a cold junction channel, this bit is 0.

Real time sample. Sample time in milliseconds. 0 = off.

Bits 00-15
Word 2 RTS minimum is 100msec (counts = 100). Maximum 10
(00-17)
seconds in binary; 9.999 seconds in BCD.

Bits 00-15 Low scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to
Word 3
(00-17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Bits 00-15 High scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to
Word 4
(00-17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Bits 00-15 Low alarm value for channel 1. Alarm values are limited to
Word 5
(00-17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Bits 00-15 High alarm value for channel 1. Alarm values are limited to
Word 6
(00-17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Rate alarm. If the channel's input changes at a rate faster than

Bits 00-14 this value and the alarm enable bit is set, the channel will
Word 7
(00-16) indicate a rate alarm condition. Legal values are from 0.05 to
50% of full scale per second.

Alarm enable bit. If set to 1, the module will report high alarm,
Bit 15 (17) low alarm, underrange, overrange, and rate alarm conditions. If
0, these warnings are suppressed.

Alarm deadband. This field creates a hysteresis effect on the

low and high alarms. For an alarm condition to be removed,
the input signal must go above the low alarm limit or below the
Word 8 Bits 00-07
high alarm limit by an amount equal to the specified deadband.
Alarm deadband values must be less than or equal to one half
the difference of the high and low alarm values.

Filter time constant. Specifies the time constant of a digital, first

Bits 08-15
order lag filter on the input in 0.1 second units. Legal values
(10-17)
are 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. A value of 0 disables the filter.

10 ohm offset. Compensates for a resistance offset on a 10

Bits 00-07 ohm copper RTD. Range of +0.99 ohms, in units of 0.01 ohms.
This field must be 0 for all other RTDs.

RTD type. Specifies type of RTD linearization on RTD

channels: 001 = 100 ohm Pt, European standard;
Word 9
Bits 08-10 010 = 100 ohm Pt. US standard;
(10-12) 011 = 10 ohm copper;
100 = 120 ohm nickel.
This field is 0 for non-RTD channels.

Bit 11 (13) Constant = 0

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Thermocouple type. Specifies type of TC linearization on TC

channels. 0000 = millivolts;
0001 = B;
0010 = E;
0011 = J;
Bits 12-15 0100 = K;
Word 9 continued
(14-17) 0101 = R;
0110 = S;
0111 = T;
1000 = C (1771ĆNT2 only);
1001 = N (1771ĆNT2 only).
This field must be 0 for non-thermocouple channels.

Words 10 thru 16 Same as words 3 thru 9 but for channel 2.

Words 17 thru 23 Same as words 3 thru 9 but for channel 3.

Words 24 thru 30 Same as words 3 thru 9 but for channel 4.

Words 31 thru 37 Same as words 3 thru 9 but for channel 5.

Words 38 thru 44 Same as words 3 thru 9 but for channel 6.

Words 45 thru 51 Same as words 3 thru 9 but for channel 7.

Words 52 thru 58 Same as words 3 thru 9 but for channel 8.

Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 8 Input Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
0 Constant = 8800 Hexadecimal
Bad RTS Unused = 0
Power Mod I/O Program Mod Bad Bad
1 Chan. Time
up Alarm Reset Verify Fault Prog Struct
Data out
CJC CJC
2 1 Unused = 0 Over Under
Range Range
3 Cold Junction Temperature; Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1 degrees F
Channel 1 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
4 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
5 Channel 1 Input Data
Channel 2 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
6 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
7 Channel 2 Input Data
Channel 3 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
8 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
9 Channel 3 Input Data

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Channel 4 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
10 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
11 Channel 4 Input Data
Channel 5 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
12 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
13 Channel 5 Input Data
Channel 6 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
14 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
15 Channel 6 Input Data
Channel 7 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
16 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
17 Channel 7 Input Data
Channel 8 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
18 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
19 Channel 8 Input Data
20-27 For factory use only

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Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Descriptions for 8 Input Modules

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Bits 00-15
Word 0 Always = 8800 hexadecimal
(00-17)

Bits 00-05 Not used

Bad structure. This bit is set if there is an error in the BTW

Bit 06
header.

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the module level

Bit 07
programming data is illegal.

Module fault. This bit is set if any of the programming data sent
Bit 08 (10) to the module in the most recent BTW was illegal, or if one or
more channels has the bad calibration bit set.

Word 1 Bits 09-10 Program verify. Indicates the result of verify request. 00 = verify
(11-12) not requested; 10 = verify failed; 11 = verify succeeded

I/O reset. This bit is set whenever the I/O reset line on the
Bit 11 (13)
backplane is asserted.

RTS timeout. This bit is set if a BTR was not requested of the
Bit 12 (14)
module within the RTS sample time.

Module alarm. This bit is set if there is an alarm bit set for one
or more channels. The input alarm bits are low, high alarm and
Bit 13 (15)
rate alarm. The output channel alarm bits are low and high
clamp, and the rate limit alarm.

Bad channel data. This bit is set if the module is in BCD mode
Bit 14 (16) and one or more of the input data values sent in the last BTW
are not a legal BCD value.

Powerup bit. This bit is set until a BTW with programming data
Bit 15 (17)
is received by the module.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) underrange bit. This bit is

Bit 00
set if the CJC temperature is below 0oC.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) overrange bit. This bit is set

Bit 01
if the CJC temperature is above 70oC.
Word 2
Bits 02-14
Not used. Always 0
(02-16)

Bit 15 (17) Always = 1

Bits 00-15 Cold junction temperature. Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1

Word 3
(00-17) degrees F. (0.1 degrees C or 1.0 degrees F in BCD.)

Underrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is below the
Bit 00
input channels minimum range.
Word 4
Overrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is above the
Bit 01
input channels maximum range.

Bits 02-03 Not used. Always 0

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Low alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input
Bit 04
data is lower than the low alarm setpoint.

High alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input
Bit 05
data is higher than the high alarm setpoint.

Rate alarm. This bit is set if the input signal changed at a rate
Bit 06
faster than the input rate alarm setpoint.

Word 4 continued Bit 07 Not used. Always 0

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the channel level

Bit 08 (10)
programming data is illegal.

Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
Bit 09 (11)
calibration.

Bits 10-14
Not used. Always 0
(12-16)

Bit 15 (17) Not used. Always = 1

Bits 00-15
Word 5 Channel 1 input data.
(00-17)

Words 6 and 7 Same as words 4 and 5 but for Channel 2

Words 8 and 9 Same as words 4 and 5 but for Channel 3

Words 10 and 11 Same as words 4 and 5 but for Channel 4

Words 12 and 13 Same as words 4 and 5 but for Channel 5

Words 14 and 15 Same as words 4 and 5 but for Channel 6

Words 16 and 17 Same as words 4 and 5 but for Channel 7

Words 18 and 19 Same as words 4 and 5 but for Channel 8

Words 20 thru 27 For factory use only

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Block Transfer Write and Block
Transfer Read Configurations
for 8 Output/0 Input 1771ĆN
Series Modules

What This Appendix This appendix contains block transfer write and block transfer read
Contains configurations and bit/word descriptions for 1771-N series modules
with eight outputs and no inputs.

Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for 8 Output Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
BTW word type Constant Number of outputs Constant
0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 Channel 1 Output Data
2 Channel 2 Output Data
3 Channel 3 Output Data
4 Channel 4 Output Data
5 Channel 5 Output Data
6 Channel 6 Output Data
7 Channel 7 Output Data
8 Channel 8 Output Data
BCD Temp
9 Unused = 0 Verify
select scale
10 RTS Sample Time: 1 millisecond units
Channel 1 Programming
11 Low Scale Value
12 High Scale Value
13 Low Clamp Value
14 High Clamp Value
Alarm
15 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
16 Reset Value
Channel 2 Programming
17 Low Scale Value
18 High Scale Value
19 Low Clamp Value
20 High Clamp Value

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Alarm
21 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
22 Reset Value
Channel 3 Programming
23 Low Scale Value
23 High Scale Value
25 Low Clamp Value
26 High Clamp Value
Alarm
27 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
28 Reset Value
Channel 4 Programming
29 Low Scale Value
30 High Scale Value
31 Low Clamp Value
32 High Clamp Value
Alarm
33 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
34 Reset Value
Channel 5 Programming
35 Low Scale Value
36 High Scale Value
37 Low Clamp Value
38 High Clamp Value
Alarm
39 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
40 Reset Value
Channel 6 Programming
41 Low Scale Value
42 High Scale Value
43 Low Clamp Value
44 High Clamp Value
Alarm
45 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
46 Reset Value
Channel 7 Programming
47 Low Scale Value
48 High Scale Value
49 Low Clamp Value

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
50 High Clamp Value
Alarm
51 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
52 Reset Value
Channel 8 Programming
53 Low Scale Value
54 High Scale Value
55 Low Clamp Value
56 High Clamp Value
Alarm
57 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
58 Reset Value

Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for 8 Output Modules

Word Bit Definition

Bits 00-03 Constant = 0

Bits 04-07 Number of outputs = 1000 binary

Word 0 Bits 08-13

Constant = 00 1000 binary
(10-15)

Bits 14-15
Block transfer write type = 10 binary
(16-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 1 First Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 2 Second Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 3 Third Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 4 Fourth Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 5 Fifth Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 6 Sixth Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 7 Seventh Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 8 Eighth Output channel data
(00-17)

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Word Bit Definition

Verify. If this bit is set to 1, the module will compare its current
programming with the programming downloaded in the BTW. If
Bit 00 they are the same, it will verify good; if they are different, the
module will verify bad. In no case will any programming data in
the BTW be applied to the module.

Word 9 Bit 01 Temperature scale. 0 = Celsius, 1 = Fahrenheit

BCD select. 1 = all values in BCD format. All values are then
Bit 02 entered in the selected format. If the field is a signed field, the
most significant digit represents the sign.

Bits 03-15
Not used. Always 0.
(03-17)

Real time sample. Sample time in milliseconds. 0 = off.

Bits 00-15
Word 10 RTS minimum is 100msec (counts = 100). Maximum 10
(00-17)
seconds in binary; 9.999 seconds in BCD

Bits 00-15 Low scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to
Word 11
(00-17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Bits 00-15 High scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to
Word 12
(00-17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Low clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be
Bits 00-15 allowed to go below this value (in scaled units) regardless of
Word 13
(00-17) the data sent to the module. Clamp values are limited to
+32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

High clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be
Bits 00-15 allowed to go above this value (in scaled units) regardless of
Word 14
(00-17) the data sent to the module. Clamp values are limited to
+32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Maximum ramp rate. If this field is not 0, the module will limit
Bits 00-11 the maximum rate of change for this channel to be a
(00-13) percentage of the scaled range of the module. Legal values
are from 1 to 200% of full scale/second.

Bit 12 (14) Constant = 0

Word 15
Reset state. This field controls what the channel will output if
the I/O reset line is asserted:
Bits 13-14 00 binary = last state;
(15-16) 01 binary = minimum output; (example: < -10V, < 4mA)
10 binary = maximum output; (example: > 10V, > 22mA)
11 binary = user reset value.

Alarm enable. If set to 1, the module reports high clamp, low

Word 15 continued Bit 15 (17)
clamp and rate limit. If 0, these warnings are suppressed.

Reset value. If the user selects the channel to go to a user

Bits 00-15
Word 16 reset value upon I/O reset, the value in scaled units is entered
(00-17)
here. Otherwise, set to 0.

Words 17 thru 22 Same as words 11 thru 16 but for channel 2.

Words 23 thru 28 Same as words 11 thru 16 but for channel 3.

Words 29 thru 34 Same as words 11 thru 16 but for channel 4.

Words 35 thru 40 Same as words 11 thru 16 but for channel 5.

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Word Bit Definition

Words 41 thru 46 Same as words 11 thru 16 but for channel 6.

Words 47 thru 52 Same as words 11 thru 16 but for channel 7.

Words 53 thru 58 Same as words 11 thru 16 but for channel 8.

Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 8 Output Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
0 Constant = 8800 Hexadecimal
Bad RTS
Power Mod I/O Program Mod Bad Bad
1 Chan. Time Unused = 0
up Alarm Reset Verify Fault Prog Struct
Data out
2 Constant = 8000 Hexadecimal
3 Unused = 0
Channel 1 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
4 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
5 Channel 1 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 2 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
6 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
7 Channel 2 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 3 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
8 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
9 Channel 3 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 4 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
10 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
11 Channel 4 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 5 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
12 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
13 Channel 5 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 6 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
14 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
15 Channel 6 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 7 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
16 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
17 Channel 7 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 8 Status

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
18 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
19 Channel 8 Raw Count sent to DAC
20-27 For factory use only

Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Description for 8 Output Module

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Word 0 Bits 00-15 Always 8800 Hexadecimal

(00-17)

Bit 00-05 Not used. Always 0

Bad structure. This bit is set if there is an error in the BTW

Bit 06
header.

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the module level

Bit 07
programming data is illegal.

Module fault. This bit is set if any of the programming data sent
Bit 08 (10) to the module in the most recent BTW was illegal, or if one or
more channels has the bad calibration bit set.
Word 1
Program verify. Indicates the result of verify request.
Bits 09-10 00 = verify not requested;
(11-12) 10 = verify failed;
11 = verify succeeded

I/O reset. This bit is set whenever the I/O reset line on the
Bit 11 (13)
backplane is asserted.

RTS timeout. This bit is set if a BTR was not requested of the
Bit 12 (14)
module within the RTS sample time.

Module alarm. This bit is set if there is an alarm bit set for one
or more channels. The input alarm bits are low, high alarm and
Bit 13 (15)
rate alarm. The output channel alarm bits are low and high
clamp, and the rate limit alarm.

Word 1 continued Bad channel data. This bit is set if the module is in BCD mode
Bit 14 (16) and one or more of the input data values sent in the last BTW
are not legal BCD values.

Powerup bit. This bit is set until a BTW with programming data
Bit 15 (17)
is received by the module.

Word 2 Always 8000 hexadecimal.

Word 3 Not used. Always 0

Word 4 Bit 00-03 Not used. Always 0

Low clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 04
data is lower than the low clamp value.

High clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 05
data is higher than the high clamp value.

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Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 06
data changed faster than the programmed ramp rate.

Bad data. This bit is set if BCD format was chosen and the
Bit 07
output data is not a legal BCD value.

Bad programming. This bit is set if the most recent BTW

Bits 08 (10)
contained improper programming data for this channel

Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
Bit 09 (11)
calibration.

Bits 10-15 Not used. Always = 0

(12-17)

Word 5 Bits 00-15 Channel 1 Raw data sent to DAC.

(00-17)

Words 6 and 7 Same as words 4 and 5 but for Channel 2.

Words 8 and 9 Same as words 4 and 5 but for Channel 3.

Words 10 and 11 Same as words 4 and 5 but for Channel 4.

Words 12 and 13 Same as words 4 and 5 but for Channel 5.

Words 14 and 15 Same as words 4 and 5 but for Channel 6.

Words 16 and 17 Same as words 4 and 5 but for Channel 7.

Words 18 and 19 Same as words 4 and 5 but for Channel 8.

Words 20 thru 27 For factory use only

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 Appendix D
Block Transfer Write and Block
Transfer Read Configurations
for 2 Output/2 Input 1771ĆN
Series Modules

What This Appendix This appendix contains block transfer write and block transfer read
Contains configurations and bit/word descriptions for 1771-N series modules
with two outputs and two inputs.

Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for the 2 Output/2 Input

Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
BTW word type Constant Number of outputs Constant
0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
1 Channel 1 Output Data
2 Channel 2 Output Data
CJ alarm BCD Temp
3 Unused = 0 Verify
enable select scale
4 RTS Sample Time: 1 millisecond units
Channel 1 Programming
5 Low Scale Value
6 High Scale Value
7 Low Clamp Value
8 High Clamp Value
Alarm
9 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
10 Reset Value
Channel 2 Programming
11 Low Scale Value
12 High Scale Value
13 Low Clamp Value
14 High Clamp Value
Alarm
15 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
16 Reset Value
Channel 3 Programming
17 Low Scale Value

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
18 High Scale Value
19 Low Alarm Value
20 High Alarm Value
Alarm
21 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
22 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
23 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 4 Programming
24 Low Scale Value
25 High Scale Value
26 Low Alarm Value
27 High Alarm Value
Alarm
28 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
29 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
30 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
31-58 Null

Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for 2 Output/2 Input

Modules

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

00-03 Constant = 0

Bits 04-07 Number of outputs = 0010

Word 0 Bits 08-13
Constant = 00 1000
(10-15)

Bits 16-17 Block transfer write type = 10

Bits 00-15
Word 1 First Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 2 Second Output channel data
(00-17)

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Verify. If this bit is set to 1, the module will compare its current
programming with the programming downloaded in the BTW. If
Bit 00 they are the same, it will verify good; if they are different, the
module will verify bad. In no case will any programming data in
the BTW be applied to the module.

Bit 01 Temperature scale. 0 = Celsius, 1 = Fahrenheit

Word 3 BCD select. 1 = all values in BCD format.

Bit 02
0 = all values in 2's complement binary

Bits 03-14
Not used. Always 0
(03-16)

CJ alarm enable. A value of 1 enables over and underrange

Bit 15 (17) indication for the cold junction channel. If the module does not
have a cold junction channel, this bit is 0.

Real time sample. Sample time in milliseconds. 0 = off.

Bits 00-15
Word 4 RTS minimum is 100msec (counts = 100). Maximum 10
(00-17)
seconds in binary; 9.999 seconds in BCD.

Bits 00-15 Low scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to
Word 5
(00-17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Bits 00-15 High scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to
Word 6
(00-17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Low clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be
Bits 00-15 allowed to go below this value (in scaled units) regardless of
Word 7
(00-17) the data sent to the module. Clamp values are limited to
+32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

High clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be
Bits 00-15 allowed to go above this value (in scaled units) regardless of
Word 8
(00-17) the data sent to the module. Clamp values are limited to
+32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Maximum ramp rate. If this field is not 0, the module will limit
Bits 00-11 the maximum rate of change for this channel to be a
(00-13) percentage of the scaled range of the module. Legal values
are from 1 to 200%.

Bit 12 (14) Constant = 0

Word 9
Reset state. This field controls what the channel will output if
the I/O reset line is asserted:
Bits 13-14 00 binary = last state;
(15-16) 01 binary = minimum output; (example: < -10V, < 4mA)
10 binary = maximum output; (example: > 10V, > 22mA)
11 binary = user reset value.

Alarm enable. If set to 1, the module reports high clamp, low

Bit 15 (17)
clamp and rate limit. If 0, these warnings are suppressed.

Reset value. If the user selects the channel to go to a user

Bits 00-15
Word 10 reset value upon I/O reset, the value in scaled units is entered
(00-17)
here. Otherwise, set to 0.

Word 11 thru 16 Same as words 5 thru 10 but for channel 2.

Bits 00-15
Word 17 Low scale value for channel 3.
(00-17)

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Bits 00-15
Word 18 High scale value for channel 3.
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 19 Low alarm value for channel 3.
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 20 High alarm value for channel 3.
(00-17)

Rate alarm. If the channel's input changes at a rate faster than

Bits 00-14 this value and the alarm enable bit is set, the channel will
Word 21
(00-16) indicate a rate alarm condition. Legal values are from 0.05 to
50% of full scale per second.

Alarm enable bit. If set to 1, the module will report high alarm,
Bit 15 (17) low alarm, underrange, overrange, and rate alarm conditions. If
0, these warnings are suppressed.

Alarm deadband. This field creates a hysteresis effect on the

low and high alarms. For an alarm condition to be removed,
the input signal must go above the low alarm limit or below the
Word 22 Bits 00-07
high alarm limit by an amount equal to the specified deadband.
Alarm deadband values must be less than or equal to one half
the difference of the high and low alarm values.

Filter time constant. Specifies the time constant of a digital, first

Bits 08-15
order lag filter on the input in 0.1 second units. Legal values
(10-17)
are 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. A value of 0 disables the filter.

10 ohm offset. Compensates for a resistance offset on a 10

Bits 00-07 ohm copper RTD. Range of +0.99 ohms, in units of 0.01 ohms.
This field must be 0 for all other RTDs.

RTD type. Specifies type of RTD linearization on RTD

channels:
001 = 100 ohm Pt, European standard;
Bits 08-10
010 = 100 ohm Pt. US standard;
(10-12)
011 = 10 ohm copper;
100 = 120 ohm nickel.
This field is 0 for non-RTD channels.

Word 23 Bit 11 (13) Constant = 0

Thermocouple type. Specifies type of TC linearization on TC

channels.
0000 = millivolts;
0001 = B;
0010 = E;
Bits 12-15
0011 = J;
(14-17)
0100 = K;
0101 = R;
0110 = S;
0111 = T.
This field must be 0 for non-thermocouple channels.

Words 24 thru 30 Same as words 17 thru 23 but for channel 4.

Words 31 thru 58 Null

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Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 2 Output/2 Input

Module

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
0 Constant = 8800 Hexadecimal
Bad RTS
Power Mod I/O Program Mod Bad Bad
1 Chan. Time Unused = 0
up Alarm Reset Verify Fault Prog Struct
Data out
CJC CJC
2 1 Unused = 0 Over Under
Range Range
3 Cold Junction Temperature; Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1 degrees F
Channel 1 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
4 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
5 Channel 1 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 2 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
6 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
7 Channel 2 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 3 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
8 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
9 Input Data
Channel 4 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
10 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
11 Input Data
12-19 For factory use only
20-27 Null

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Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Description for 2 Output/2 Input

Module

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Bits 00-15
Word 0 Always = 8800 hexadecimal
(00-17)

Bits 00-05 Not used. Always 0

Bad structure. This bit is set if there is an error in the BTW

Bit 06
header.

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the module level

Bit 07
programming data is illegal.

Module fault. This bit is set if any of the programming data sent
Bit 08 (10) to the module in the most recent BTW was illegal, or if one or
more channels has the bad calibration bit set.

Bits 09-10 Program verify. Indicates the result of verify request. 00 = verify
(11-12) not requested; 10 = verify failed; 11 = verify succeeded
Word 1
I/O reset. This bit is set whenever the I/O reset line on the
Bit 11 (13)
backplane is asserted.

RTS timeout. This bit is set if a BTR was not requested of the
Bit 12 (14)
module within the RTS sample time.

Module alarm. This bit is set if there is an alarm bit set for one
or more channels. The input alarm bits are low, high alarm and
Bit 13 (15)
rate alarm. The output channel alarm bits are low and high
clamp, and the rate limit alarm.

Bad channel data. This bit is set if the module is in BCD mode
Bit 14 (16) and one or more of the input data values sent in the last BTW
are not a legal BCD value.

Powerup bit. This bit is set until a BTW with programming data
Bit 15 (17)
is received by the module.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) underrange bit. This bit is

Bit 00
set if the CJC temperature is below 0oC.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) overrange bit. This bit is set

Bit 01
if the CJC temperature is above 70oC.
Word 2
Bits 02-14
Not used. Always 0.
(02-16)

Bit 15 (17) Always 1.

Bits 00-15 Cold junction temperature. Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1

Word 3
(00-17) degrees F. (0.1 degrees C or 1.0 degrees F in BCD.)

Bit 00-03 Not used. Always 0.

Word 4 Low clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 04
data is lower than the low clamp value.

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

High clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 05
data is higher than the high clamp value

Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 06
data changed faster than the programmed ramp rate.

Bad data. This bit is set if BCD data format was chosen and
Bit 07
output value was not a legal BCD value.
Word 4 continued
Bad programming. This bit is set if the most recent BTW
Bits 08 (10)
contained improper programming data for this channel

Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
Bit 09 (11)
calibration.

Bits 10-14
Not used. Always 0.
(12-16)

I/O select bit.

0 = output,
Bit 15 (17)
1 = input.
This bit is set to 0.

Word 5 Bits 00-17 Channel 1 Raw data sent to DAC.

Words 6 and 7 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 2

Underrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is below the
Bit 00
input channels minimum range.

Overrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is above the
Bit 01
input channels maximum range.

Bits 02-03 Not used. Always 0.

Low alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input
Bit 04
signal is lower than the low alarm setpoint.

High alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input
Bit 05
signal is higher than the high alarm setpoint.

Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input
Bit 06 signal changed at a rate faster than the input rate alarm
Word 8 setpoint.

Bit 07 Not used. Always 0.

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the channel level

Bit 08 (10)
programming data is illegal.

Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
Bit 09 (11)
calibration.

Bits 10-14
Not used. Always 0.
(12)-16

I/O select bit.

0 = output,
Bit 15 (17)
1 = input.
This bit is set to 1.

Bits 00-15
Word 9 Channel 3 input data.
(00-17)

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Words 10 and 11 Same as words 8 and 9 but for channel 4.

Words 12 thru 19 For factory use only

Words 20 thru 27 Null

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Block Transfer Write and Block
Transfer Read Configurations
for 2 Output/6 Input 1771ĆN
Series Modules

What This Appendix This appendix contains block transfer write and block transfer read
Contains configurations and bit/word descriptions for 1771-N series modules
with two outputs and six inputs.

Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for 2 Output/6 Input

Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
BTW word type Constant Number of outputs Constant
0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
1 Channel 1 Output Data
2 Channel 2 Output Data
CJ alarm BCD Temp
3 Unused = 0 Verify
enable select scale
4 RTS Sample Time: 1 millisecond units
Channel 1 Programming
5 Low Scale Value
6 High Scale Value
7 Low Clamp Value
8 High Clamp Value
Alarm
9 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
10 Reset Value
Channel 2 Programming
11 Low Scale Value
12 High Scale Value
13 Low Clamp Value
14 High Clamp Value
Alarm
15 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
16 Reset Value
Channel 3 Programming
17 Low Scale Value

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
18 High Scale Value
19 Low Alarm Value
20 High Alarm Value
Alarm
21 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
22 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
23 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 4 Programming
24 Low Scale Value
25 High Scale Value
26 Low Alarm Value
27 High Alarm Value
Alarm
28 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
29 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
30 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 5 Programming
31 Low Scale Value
32 High Scale Value
33 Low Alarm Value
34 High Alarm Value
Alarm
35 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
36 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
37 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 6 Programming
38 Low Scale Value
39 High Scale Value
40 Low Alarm Value
41 High Alarm Value
Alarm
42 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
43 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
44 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 7 Programming
45 Low Scale Value
46 High Scale Value
47 Low Alarm Value
48 High Alarm Value

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Alarm
49 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
50 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
51 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 8 Programming
52 Low Scale Value
53 High Scale Value
54 Low Alarm Value
55 High Alarm Value
Alarm
56 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
57 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
58 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units

Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for 2 Output/6 Input

Modules

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

00-03 Constant = 0

Bits 04-07 Number of outputs = 0010

Word 0 Bits 08-13

Constant = 00 1000
(10-15)

Bits 14-15
Block transfer write type = 10
(16-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 1 First Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 2 Second Output channel data
(00-17)

Verify. If this bit is set to 1, the module will compare its current
programming with the programming downloaded in the BTW. If
Word 3 Bit 00 they are the same, it will verify good; if they are different, the
module will verify bad. In no case will any programming data in
the BTW be applied to the module.

Bit 01 Temperature scale. 0 = Celsius, 1 = Fahrenheit

BCD select. 1 = all values in BCD format.

Bit 02
0 = all values in 2's complement binary

Bits 03-14
Word 3 continued Not used. Always 0
(03-16)

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

CJ alarm enable. A value of 1 enables over and underrange

Bit 15 (17) indication for the cold junction channel. If the module does not
have a cold junction channel, this bit is 0.

Real time sample. Sample time in milliseconds. 0 = off.

Bits 00-15
Word 4 RTS minimum is 100msec (counts = 100). Maximum 10
(00-17)
seconds in binary; 9.999 seconds in BCD.

Bits 00-15 Low scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to
Word 5
(00-17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Bits 00-15 High scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to
Word 6
(00-17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Low clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be
Bits 00-15 allowed to go below this value (in scaled units) regardless of
Word 7
(00-17) the data sent to the module. Clamp values are limited to
+32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

High clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be
Bits 00-15 allowed to go above this value (in scaled units) regardless of
Word 8
(00-17) the data sent to the module. Clamp values are limited to
+32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Maximum ramp rate. If this field is not 0, the module will limit
Bits 00-11 the maximum rate of change for this channel to be a
(00-13) percentage of the scaled range of the module. Legal values
are from 1 to 200%.

Bit 12 (14) Constant = 0

Reset state. This field controls what the channel will output if
Word 9
the I/O reset line is asserted:
Bits 13-14 00 binary = last state;
(15-16) 01 binary = minimum output; (example: < -10V, < 4mA)
10 binary = maximum output; (example: > 10V, > 22mA)
11 binary = user reset value.

Alarm enable. If set to 1, the module reports high clamp, low

Bit 15 (17)
clamp and rate limit. If 0, these warnings are suppressed.

Reset value. If the user selects the channel to go to a user

Bits 00-15
Word 10 reset value upon I/O reset, the value in scaled units is entered
(00-17)
here. Otherwise, set to 0.

Word 11 thru 16 Same as words 5 thru 10 but for channel 2.

Bits 00-15
Word 17 Low scale value for channel 3.
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 18 High scale value for channel 3.
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 19 Low alarm value for channel 3.
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 20 High alarm value for channel 3.
(00-17)

Rate alarm. If the channel's input changes at a rate faster than

Bits 00-14 this value and the alarm enable bit is set, the channel will
Word 21
(00-16) indicate a rate alarm condition. Legal values are from 0.05 to
50% of full scale per second.

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Alarm enable bit. If set to 1, the module will report high alarm,
Bit 15 (17) low alarm, underrange, overrange, and rate alarm conditions. If
0, these warnings are suppressed.

Alarm deadband. This field creates a hysteresis effect on the

low and high alarms. For an alarm condition to be removed,
the input signal must go above the low alarm limit or below the
Word 22 Bits 00-07
high alarm limit by an amount equal to the specified deadband.
Alarm deadband values must be less than or equal to one half
the difference of the high and low alarm values.

Filter time constant. Specifies the time constant of a digital, first

Bits 08-15
order lag filter on the input in 0.1 second units. Legal values
(10-17)
are 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. A value of 0 disables the filter.

10 ohm offset. Compensates for a resistance offset on a 10

Bits 00-07 ohm copper RTD. Range of +0.99 ohms, in units of 0.01 ohms.
This field must be 0 for all other RTDs.

RTD type. Specifies type of RTD linearization on RTD

channels: 001 = 100 ohm Pt, European standard;
Bits 08-10 010 = 100 ohm Pt. US standard;
(10-12) 011 = 10 ohm copper;
100 = 120 ohm nickel.
This field is 0 for non-RTD channels.

Word 23 Bit 11 (13) Constant = 0

Thermocouple type. Specifies type of TC linearization on TC

channels. 0000 = millivolts;
0001 = B;
0010 = E;
Bits 12-15 0011 = J;
(14-17) 0100 = K;
0101 = R;
0110 = S;
0111 = T.
This field must be 0 for non-thermocouple channels.

Words 24 thru 30 Same as words 17 thru 23 but for channel 4.

Words 31 thru 37 Same as words 17 thru 23 but for channel 5.

Words 38 thru 44 Same as words 17 thru 23 but for channel 6.

Words 45 thru 51 Same as words 17 thru 23 but for channel 7.

Words 52 thru 58 Same as words 17 thru 23 but for channel 8.

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Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 2 Output/6 Input

Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
0 Constant = 8800 Hexadecimal
Bad RTS
Power Mod I/O Program Mod Bad Bad
1 Chan. Time Unused = 0
up Alarm Reset Verify Fault Prog Struct
Data out
CJC CJC
2 1 Unused = 0 Over Under
Range Range
3 Cold Junction Temperature; Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1 degrees F
Channel 1 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
4 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
5 Channel 1 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 2 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
6 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
7 Channel 2 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 3 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
8 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
9 Input Data
Channel 4 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
10 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
11 Input Data
Channel 5 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
12 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
13 Input Data
Channel 6 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
14 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
15 Input Data
Channel 7 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
16 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
17 Input Data
Channel 8 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
18 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
19 Input Data
20-27 For factory use only

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Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Description for 2 Output/6 Input

Modules

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Bits 00-15
Word 0 Always = 8800 hexadecimal
(00-17)

Bits 00-05 Not used. Always 0

Bit 06 Bad structure. This bit is set if there is an error in the BTW header.

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the module level programming
Bit 07
data is illegal.

Module fault. This bit is set if any of the programming data sent to the
Bit 08 (10) module in the most recent BTW was illegal, or if one or more channels
has the bad calibration bit set.

Program verify. Indicates the result of verify request. 00 = verify not

Bits 09-10
Word 1 requested;
(11-12)
10 = verify failed; 11 = verify succeeded

I/O reset. This bit is set whenever the I/O reset line on the backplane
Bit 11 (13)
is asserted.

RTS timeout. This bit is set if a BTR was not requested of the module
Bit 12 (14)
within the RTS sample time.

Module alarm. This bit is set if there is an alarm bit set for one or more
channels. The input alarm bits are low, high alarm and rate alarm. The
Bit 13 (15)
output channel alarm bits are low and high clamp, and the rate limit
alarm.

Bad channel data. This bit is set if the module is in BCD mode and
Bit 14 (16) one or more of the input data values sent in the last BTW are not a
legal BCD value.

Powerup bit. This bit is set until a BTW with programming data is
Bit 15 (17)
received by the module.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) underrange bit. This bit is set if the
Bit 00
CJC temperature is below 0oC.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) overrange bit. This bit is set if the
Bit 01
CJC temperature is above 70oC.
Word 2
Bits 02-14
Not used. Always 0.
(02-16)

Bit 15 (17) Always 1.

Bits 00-15 Cold junction temperature. Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1 degrees F.
Word 3
(00-17) (0.1 degrees C or 1.0 degrees F in BCD.)

Bit 00-03 Not used. Always 0.

Low clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output data is
Bit 04
Word 4 lower than the low clamp value.

High clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output data is
Bit 05
higher than the high clamp value

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output data
Bit 06
changed faster than the programmed ramp rate.

Bad data. This bit is set if BCD data format was chosen and output
Bit 07
value was not a legal BCD value.

Bad programming. This bit is set if the most recent BTW contained
Bits 08 (10)
improper programming data for this channel

Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
Bit 09 (11)
calibration.
Word 4 continued Bits 10-14
Not used. Always 0.
(12-16)

I/O select bit. 0 = output,

Bit 15 (17) 1 = input.
This bit is set to 0.

Bits 00-15
Word 5 Channel 1 Raw data sent to DAC.
(00-17)

Words 6 and 7 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 2

Underrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is below the input
Bit 00
channels minimum range.

Overrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is above the input
Bit 01
channels maximum range.

Bits 02-03 Not used

Low alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input signal is
Bit 04
lower than the low alarm setpoint.

High alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input signal is
Bit 05
higher than the high alarm setpoint.
Word 8
Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input signal
Bit 06
changed at a rate faster than the input rate alarm setpoint.

Bit 07 Unused = 0

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the channel level programming
Bit 08 (10)
data is illegal.

Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
Bit 09 (11)
calibration.

Bits 10-14
Not used. Always 0.
(12-16)

I/O select bit. 0 = output,

Bit 15 (17) 1 = input.
This bit is set to 1.

Bits 00-15
Word 9 Channel 3 input data.
(00-17)

Words 10 and 11 Same as words 8 and 9 but for channel 4.

Words 12 and 13 Same as words 8 and 9 but for channel 5.

Words 14 and 15 Same as words 8 and 9 but for channel 6.

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Words 16 and 17 Same as words 8 and 9 but for channel 7.

Words 18 and 19 Same as words 8 and 9 but for channel 8.

Words 20 thru 27 For factory use only

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 Appendix F
Block Transfer Write and Block
Transfer Read Configurations
for 1 Output/7 Input 1771ĆN
Series Modules

What This Appendix This appendix contains block transfer write and block transfer read
Contains configurations and bit/word descriptions for 1771-N series modules
with one output and seven inputs.

Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for 1 Output/7 Input

Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
BTW word type Constant Number of outputs Constant
0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
1 Channel 1 Output Data
CJ alarm BCD Temp
2 Unused = 0 Verify
enable select scale
3 RTS Sample Time: 1 millisecond units
Channel 1 Programming
4 Low Scale Value
5 High Scale Value
6 Low Clamp Value
7 High Clamp Value
Alarm
8 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
9 Reset Value
Channel 2 Programming
10 Low Scale Value
11 High Scale Value
12 Low Alarm Value
13 High Alarm Value
Alarm
14 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
15 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
16 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 3 Programming
17 Low Scale Value
18 High Scale Value

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
19 Low Alarm Value
20 High Alarm Value
Alarm
21 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
22 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
23 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 4 Programming
24 Low Scale Value
25 High Scale Value
26 Low Alarm Value
27 High Alarm Value
Alarm
28 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
29 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
30 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 5 Programming
31 Low Scale Value
32 High Scale Value
33 Low Alarm Value
34 High Alarm Value
Alarm
35 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
36 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
37 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 6 Programming
38 Low Scale Value
39 High Scale Value
40 Low Alarm Value
41 High Alarm Value
Alarm
42 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
43 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
44 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 7 Programming
45 Low Scale Value
46 High Scale Value
47 Low Alarm Value
48 High Alarm Value

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Alarm
49 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
50 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
51 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 8 Programming
52 Low Scale Value
53 High Scale Value
54 Low Alarm Value
55 High Alarm Value
Alarm
56 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
57 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
58 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units

Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for 1 Output/7 Input

Modules

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

00-03 Constant = 0

Bits 04-07 Number of outputs = 0001

Word 0 Bits 09-13

Constant = 00 1000
(10-15)

Bits 14-15
Block transfer write type = 10
(16-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 1 First Output channel data
(00-17)

Verify. If this bit is set to 1, the module will compare its current
programming with the programming downloaded in the BTW. If
Word 2 Bit 00 they are the same, it will verify good; if they are different, the
module will verify bad. In no case will any programming data in
the BTW be applied to the module.

Bit 01 Temperature scale. 0 = Celsius, 1 = Fahrenheit

BCD select. 1 = all values in BCD format.

Bit 02
0 = all values in 2's complement binary

Bits 03-14
Not used. Always 0
(03-16)

CJ alarm enable. A value of 1 enables over and underrange

Word 2 continued Bit 15 (17) indication for the cold junction channel. If the module does not
have a cold junction channel, this bit is 0.

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Real time sample. Sample time in milliseconds. 0 = off.

Bits 00-15
Word 3 RTS minimum is 100msec (counts = 100). Maximum 10
(00-17)
seconds in binary; 9.999 seconds in BCD.

Bits 00-15 Low scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to
Word 4
(00-17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Bits 00-15 High scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to
Word 5
(00-17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Low clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be
Bits 00-15 allowed to go below this value (in scaled units) regardless of
Word 6
(00-17) the data sent to the module. Clamp values are limited to
+32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

High clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be
Bits 00-15 allowed to go above this value (in scaled units) regardless of
Word 7
(00-17) the data sent to the module. Clamp values are limited to
+32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Maximum ramp rate. If this field is not 0, the module will limit
Bits 00-11 the maximum rate of change for this channel to be a
(00-13) percentage of the scaled range of the module. Legal values
are from 1 to 200%.

Bit 12 (14) Constant = 0

Reset state. This field controls what the channel will output if
Word 8
the I/O reset line is asserted:
Bits 13-14 00 binary = last state;
(15-16) 01 binary = minimum output; (example: < -10V, < 4mA)
10 binary = maximum output; (example: > 10V, > 22mA)
11 binary = user reset value.

Alarm enable. If set to 1, the module reports high clamp, low

Bit 15 (17)
clamp and rate limit. If 0, these warnings are suppressed.

Reset value. If the user selects the channel to go to a user

Bits 00-15
Word 9 reset value upon I/O reset, the value in scaled units is entered
(00-17)
here. Otherwise, set to 0.

Bits 00-15
Word 10 Low scale value for channel 2.
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 11 High scale value for channel 2.
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 12 Low alarm value for channel 2.
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 13 High alarm value for channel 2.
(00-17)

Rate alarm. If the channel's input changes at a rate faster than

Bits 00-14 this value and the alarm enable bit is set, the channel will
Word 14
(00-16) indicate a rate alarm condition. Legal values are from 0.05 to
50% of full scale per second.

Alarm enable bit. If set to 1, the module will report high alarm,
Bit 15 (17) low alarm, underrange, overrange, and rate alarm conditions. If
0, these warnings are suppressed.

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Alarm deadband. This field creates a hysteresis effect on the

low and high alarms. For an alarm condition to be removed,
the input signal must go above the low alarm limit or below the
Word 15 Bits 00-07
high alarm limit by an amount equal to the specified deadband.
Alarm deadband values must be less than or equal to one half
the difference of the high and low alarm values.

Filter time constant. Specifies the time constant of a digital, first

Bits 08-15
order lag filter on the input in 0.1 second units. Legal values
(10-17)
are 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. A value of 0 disables the filter.

10 ohm offset. Compensates for a resistance offset on a 10

Bits 00-07 ohm copper RTD. Range of +0.99 ohms, in units of 0.01 ohms.
This field must be 0 for all other RTDs.

RTD type. Specifies type of RTD linearization on RTD

channels: 001 = 100 ohm Pt, European standard;
Bits 08-10 010 = 100 ohm Pt. US standard;
(10-12) 011 = 10 ohm copper;
100 = 120 ohm nickel.
This field is 0 for non-RTD channels.

Word 16 Bit 11 (13) Constant = 0

Thermocouple type. Specifies type of TC linearization on TC

channels. 0000 = millivolts;
0001 = B;
0010 = E;
Bits 12-15 0011 = J;
(14-17) 0100 = K;
0101 = R;
0110 = S;
0111 = T.
This field must be 0 for non-thermocouple channels.

Words 17 thru 23 Same as words 10 thru 16 but for channel 3.

Words 24 thru 30 Same as words 10 thru 16 but for channel 4.

Words 31 thru 37 Same as words 10 thru 16 but for channel 5.

Words 38 thru 44 Same as words 10 thru 16 but for channel 6.

Words 45 thru 51 Same as words 10 thru 16 but for channel 7.

Words 52 thru 58 Same as words 10 thru 16 but for channel 8.

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Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 1 Output/7 Input

Module

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
0 Constant = 8800 Hexadecimal
Bad RTS
Power Mod I/O Program Mod Bad Bad
1 Chan. Time Unused = 0
up Alarm Reset Verify Fault Prog Struct
Data out
CJC CJC
2 1 Unused = 0 Over Under
Range Range
3 Cold Junction Temperature; Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1 degrees F
Channel 1 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
4 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
5 Channel 1 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 2 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
6 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
7 Input Data
Channel 3 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
8 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
9 Input Data
Channel 4 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
10 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
11 Input Data
Channel 5 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
12 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
13 Input Data
Channel 6 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
14 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
15 Input Data
Channel 7 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
16 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
17 Input Data
Channel 8 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
18 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
19 Input Data
20-27 For factory use only

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Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Description for 1 Output/7 Input

Module

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Bits 00-15
Word 0 Always = 8800 hexadecimal
(00-17)

Bits 00-05 Not used. Always 0

Bad structure. This bit is set if there is an error in the BTW

Bit 06
header.

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the module level

Bit 07
programming data is illegal.
Word 1
Module fault. This bit is set if any of the programming data sent
Bit 08 (10) to the module in the most recent BTW was illegal, or if one or
more channels has the bad calibration bit set.

Bits 09-10 Program verify. Indicates the result of verify request. 00 = verify
(11-12) not requested; 10 = verify failed; 11 = verify succeeded

I/O reset. This bit is set whenever the I/O reset line on the
Bit 11 (13)
backplane is asserted.

RTS timeout. This bit is set if a BTR was not requested of the
Bit 12 (14)
module within the RTS sample time.

Module alarm. This bit is set if there is an alarm bit set for one
or more channels. The input alarm bits are low, high alarm and
Bit 13 (15)
rate alarm. The output channel alarm bits are low and high
clamp, and the rate limit alarm.

Bad channel data. This bit is set if the module is in BCD mode
Bit 14 (16) and one or more of the input data values sent in the last BTW
are not a legal BCD value.

Powerup bit. This bit is set until a BTW with programming data
Bit 15 (17)
is received by the module.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) underrange bit. This bit is

Bit 00
set if the CJC temperature is below 0oC.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) overrange bit. This bit is set

Bit 01
if the CJC temperature is above 70oC.
Word 2
Bits 02-14
Not used. Always 0.
(02-16)

Bit 15 (17) Always 1.

Bits 00-15 Cold junction temperature. Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1

Word 3
(00-17) degrees F. (0.1 degrees C or 1.0 degrees F in BCD.)

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Bit 00-03 Not used. Always 0.

Low clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 04
data is lower than the low clamp value.

High clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 05
data is higher than the high clamp value

Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 06
data changed faster than the programmed ramp rate.

Bad data. This bit is set if BCD data format was chosen and
Bit 07
output value was not a legal BCD value.
Word 4
Bad programming. This bit is set if the most recent BTW
Bits 08 (10)
contained improper programming data for this channel

Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
Bit 09 (11)
calibration.

Bits 10-14
Not used. Always 0.
(12-16)

I/O select bit. 0 = output,

Bit 15 (17) 1 = input.
This bit is set to 0.

Bits 00-15
Word 5 Channel 1 Raw data sent to DAC.
(00-17)

Underrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is below the
Bit 00
input channels minimum range.

Overrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is above the
Bit 01
input channels maximum range.

Bits 02-03 Not used

Low alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input
Bit 04
signal is lower than the low alarm setpoint.

High alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input
Bit 05
signal is higher than the high alarm setpoint.
Word 6 Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input
Bit 06 signal changed at a rate faster than the input rate alarm
setpoint.

Bit 07 Unused = 0

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the channel level

Bit 08 (10)
programming data is illegal.

Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
Bit 09 (11)
calibration.

Bits 10-14
Not used. Always 0.
(12-16)

I/O select bit. 0 = output,

Bit 15 (17) 1 = input.
This bit is set to 1.

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Bits 00-15
Word 7 Channel 2 input data.
(00-17

Words 8 and 9 Same as words 6 and 7 but for channel 3.

Words 10 and 11 Same as words 6 and 7 but for channel 4.

Words 12 and 13 Same as words 6 and 7 but for channel 5.

Words 14 and 15 Same as words 6 and 7 but for channel 6.

Words 16 and 17 Same as words 6 and 7 but for channel 7.

Words 18 and 19 Same as words 6 and 7 but for channel 8.

Words 20 thru 27 For factory use only

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 Appendix G
Block Transfer Write and Block
Transfer Read Configurations
for 3 Output/5 Input 1771ĆN
Series Modules

What This Appendix This appendix contains block transfer write and block transfer read
Contains configurations and bit/word descriptions for 1771-N series modules
with three outputs and five inputs.

Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for 3 Output/5 Input

Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
BTW word type Constant Number of outputs Constant
0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
1 Channel 1 Output Data
2 Channel 2 Output Data
3 Channel 3 Output Data
CJ alarm BCD Temp
4 Unused = 0 Verify
enable select scale
5 RTS Sample Time: 1 millisecond units
Channel 1 Programming
6 Low Scale Value
7 High Scale Value
8 Low Clamp Value
9 High Clamp Value
Alarm
10 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
11 Reset Value
Channel 2 Programming
12 Low Scale Value
13 High Scale Value
14 Low Clamp Value
15 High Clamp Value
Alarm
16 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
17 Reset Value
Channel 3 Programming

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
18 Low Scale Value
19 High Scale Value
20 Low Clamp Value
21 High Clamp Value
Alarm
22 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
23 Reset Value
Channel 4 Programming
24 Low Scale Value
25 High Scale Value
26 Low Alarm Value
27 High Alarm Value
Alarm
28 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
29 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
30 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 5 Programming
31 Low Scale Value
32 High Scale Value
33 Low Alarm Value
34 High Alarm Value
Alarm
35 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
36 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
37 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 6 Programming
38 Low Scale Value
39 High Scale Value
40 Low Alarm Value
41 High Alarm Value
Alarm
42 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
43 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
44 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 7 Programming
45 Low Scale Value
46 High Scale Value
47 Low Alarm Value
48 High Alarm Value

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Alarm
49 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
50 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
51 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 8 Programming
52 Low Scale Value
53 High Scale Value
54 Low Alarm Value
55 High Alarm Value
Alarm
56 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
57 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
58 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units

Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for 3 Output/5 Input

Modules

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

00-03 Constant = 0
Bits 04-07 Number of outputs = 0011 binary
Word 0 Bits 08-13
Constant = 00 1000 binary
(10-15)
Bits 14-15
Block transfer write type = 10 binary
(16-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 1 First Output channel data
(00-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 2 Second Output channel data
(00-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 3 Third Output channel data
(00-17)
Verify. If this bit is set to 1, the module will compare its current programming with the
programming downloaded in the BTW. If they are the same, it will verify good; if they
Bit 00
are different, the module will verify bad. In no case will any programming data in the
BTW be applied to the module.
Bit 01 Temperature scale. 0 = Celsius, 1 = Fahrenheit
Word 4 BCD select. 1 = all values in BCD format.
Bit 02
0 = all values in 2's complement binary
Bits 03-14
Not used. Always 0
(03-16)
CJ alarm enable. A value of 1 enables over and underrange indication for the cold
Bit 15 (17)
junction channel. If the module does not have a cold junction channel, this bit is 0.

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Real time sample. Sample time in milliseconds. 0 = off.

Bits 00-15
Word 5 RTS minimum is 100msec (counts = 100). Maximum 10 seconds in binary; 9.999
(00-17)
seconds in BCD.
Bits 00-15 Low scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to +32767 in binary format;
Word 6
(00-17) +7999 in BCD format.
Bits 00-15 High scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to +32767 in binary format;
Word 7
(00-17) +7999 in BCD format.
Low clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be allowed to go below
Bits 00-15
Word 8 this value (in scaled units) regardless of the data sent to the module. Clamp values
(00-17)
are limited to +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.
High clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be allowed to go above
Bits 00-15
Word 9 this value (in scaled units) regardless of the data sent to the module. Clamp values
(00-17)
are limited to +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.
Maximum ramp rate. If this field is not 0, the module will limit the maximum rate of
Bits 00-11
Word 10 change for this channel to be a percentage of the scaled range of the module. Legal
(00-13)
values are from 1 to 200% of full scale/second.
Bit 12 (14) Constant = 0
Reset state. This field controls what the channel will output if the I/O reset line is
asserted:
Bits 13-14 00 binary = last state;
(15-16) 01 binary = minimum output; (example: < -10V, < 4mA)
10 binary = maximum output; (example: > 10V, > 22mA)
11 binary = user reset value.
Alarm enable. If set to 1, the module reports high clamp, low clamp and rate limit. If
Bit 15 (17)
0, these warnings are suppressed.
Bits 00-15 Reset value. If the user selects the channel to go to a user reset value upon I/O
Word 11
(00-17) reset, the value in scaled units is entered here. Otherwise, set to 0.
Word 12 thru 17 Same as words 6 thru 11 but for channel 2.
Word 18 thru 23 Same as words 6 thru 11 but for channel 3.
Bits 00-15
Word 24 Low scale value for channel 4.
(00-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 25 High scale value for channel 4.
(00-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 26 Low alarm value for channel 4.
(00-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 27 High alarm value for channel 4.
(00-17)
Rate alarm. If the channel's input changes at a rate faster than this value and the
Bits 00-14
Word 28 alarm enable bit is set, the channel will indicate a rate alarm condition. Legal values
(00-16)
are from 0.05 to 50% of full scale per second.
Alarm enable bit. If set to 1, the module will report high alarm, low alarm,
Bit 15 (17) underrange, overrange, and rate alarm conditions. If 0, these warnings are
suppressed.
Alarm deadband. This field creates a hysteresis effect on the low and high alarms.
For an alarm condition to be removed, the input signal must go above the low alarm
Word 29 Bits 00-07 limit or below the high alarm limit by an amount equal to the specified deadband.
Alarm deadband values must be less than or equal to one half the difference of the
high and low alarm values.

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Filter time constant. Specifies the time constant of a digital, first order lag filter on the
Bits 08-15
input in 0.1 second units. Legal values are 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. A value of 0 disables
(10-17)
the filter.
10 ohm offset. Compensates for a resistance offset on a 10 ohm copper RTD. Range
Bits 00-07
of +0.99 ohms, in units of 0.01 ohms. This field must be 0 for all other RTDs.
RTD type. Specifies type of RTD linearization on RTD channels:
001 = 100 ohm Pt, European standard;
Bits 08-10 010 = 100 ohm Pt. US standard;
(10-12) 011 = 10 ohm copper;
100 = 120 ohm nickel.
This field is 0 for non-RTD channels.
Bit 11 (13) Constant = 0
Word 30
Thermocouple type. Specifies type of TC linearization on TC channels.
0000 = millivolts;
0001 = B;
0010 = E;
Bits 12-15 0011 = J;
(14-17) 0100 = K;
0101 = R;
0110 = S;
0111 = T.
This field must be 0 for non-thermocouple channels.
Words 31 thru 37 Same as words 24 thru 30 but for channel 5.
Words 38 thru 44 Same as words 24 thru 30 but for channel 6.
Words 45 thru 51 Same as words 24 thru 30 but for channel 7.
Words 52 thru 58 Same as words 24 thru 30 but for channel 8.

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Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 3 Output/5 Input

Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
0 Constant = 8800 Hexadecimal
Bad RTS
Power Mod I/O Program Mod Bad Bad
1 Chan. Time Unused = 0
up Alarm Reset Verify Fault Prog Struct
Data out
CJC CJC
2 1 Unused = 0 Over Under
Range Range
3 Cold Junction Temperature; Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1 degrees F
Channel 1 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
4 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
5 Channel 1 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 2 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
6 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
7 Channel 2 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 3 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
8 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
9 Channel 3 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 4 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
10 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
11 Channel 4 Input Data
Channel 5 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
12 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
13 Channel 5 Input Data
Channel 6 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
14 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
15 Channel 6 Input Data
Channel 7 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
16 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
17 Channel 7 Input Data
Channel 8 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
18 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
19 Channel 8 Input Data
20-27 For factory use only.

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Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Descriptions for 3 Output/5 Input

Modules

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Bits 00-15
Word 0 Constant = 8800 hexadecimal
(00-17)

Bits 00-05 Not used. Always 0

Bit 06 Bad structure. This bit is set if there is an error in the BTW header.
Word 1
Bad program. This bit is set if any of the module level programming
Bit 07
data is illegal.

Module fault. This bit is set if any of the programming data sent to
Bit 08 (10) the module in the most recent BTW was illegal, or if one or more
channels has the bad calibration bit set.

Bits 09-10 Program verify. Indicates the result of verify request. 00 = verify not
(11-12) requested; 10 = verify failed; 11 = verify succeeded

I/O reset. This bit is set whenever the I/O reset line on the backplane
Bit 11 (13)
is asserted.

RTS timeout. This bit is set if a BTR was not requested of the
Bit 12 (14)
module within the RTS sample time.
Word 1
Module alarm. This bit is set if there is an alarm bit set for one or
more channels. The input alarm bits are low, high alarm and rate
Bit 13 (15)
alarm. The output channel alarm bits are low and high clamp, and
the rate limit alarm.

Bad channel data. This bit is set if the module is in BCD mode and
Bit 14 (16) one or more of the input data values sent in the last BTW are not a
legal BCD value.

Powerup bit. This bit is set until a BTW with programming data is
Bit 15 (17)
received by the module.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) underrange bit. This bit is set if

Bit 00
the CJC temperature is below 0oC.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) overrange bit. This bit is set if the
Bit 01
CJC temperature is above 70oC.
Word 2
Bits 02-14
Not used. Always 0.
(02-16)

Bit 15 (17) Always 1.

Bits 00-15 Cold junction temperature. Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1 degrees F.
Word 3
(00-17) (0.1 degrees C or 1.0 degrees F in BCD.)

Bit 00-03 Not used. Always 0.

Low clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output data
Bit 04
Word 4 is lower than the low clamp value.

High clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output data
Bit 05
is higher than the high clamp value

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output data
Bit 06
changed faster than the programmed ramp rate.

Bad data. This bit is set if BCD data format was chosen and output
Bit 07
value was not a legal BCD value.

Bad programming. This bit is set if the most recent BTW contained
Bits 08 (10)
improper programming data for this channel

Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
Bit 09 (11)
calibration.

Bits 10-14
Not used. Always 0.
(12-16)

I/O select bit.

0 = output,
Bit 15 (17)
1 = input.
This bit is set to 0.

Bits 00-15
Word 5 Channel 1 Raw data sent to DAC.
(00-17)

Words 6 and 7 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 2

Words 8 and 9 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 3

Underrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is below the input
Bit 00
channels minimum range.

Overrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is above the input
Bit 01
channels maximum range.

Bits 02-03 Not used. Always 0.

Low alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input signal
Bit 04
is lower than the low alarm setpoint.
Word 10
High alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input signal
Bit 05
is higher than the high alarm setpoint.

Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input signal
Bit 06
changed at a rate faster than the input rate alarm setpoint.

Bit 07 Not used. Always 0.

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the channel level programming
Bit 08 (10)
data is illegal.

Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
Bit 09 (11)
calibration.

Bits 10-14
Not used. Always 0.
(12-16)

I/O select bit.

0 = output,
Bit 15 (17)
1 = input.
This bit is set to 1.

Bits 00-15
Word 11 Channel 4 input data.
(00-17)

Words 12 and 13 Same as words 10 and 11 but for channel 5.

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Words 14 and 15 Same as words 10 and 11 but for channel 6.

Words 16 and 17 Same as words 10 and 11 but for channel 7.

Words 18 thru 19 Same as words 10 and 11 but for channel 8.

Words 20 thru 27 For factory use only.

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 Appendix H
Block Transfer Write and Block
Transfer Read Configurations
for 4 Output/4 Input 1771ĆN
Series Modules

What This Appendix This appendix contains block transfer write and block transfer read
Contains configurations and bit/word descriptions for 1771-N series modules
with four outputs and four inputs.

Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for 4 Output/4 Input

Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
BTW word type Constant Number of outputs Constant
0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 Channel 1 Output Data
2 Channel 2 Output Data
3 Channel 3 Output Data
4 Channel 4 Output Data
CJ alarm BCD Temp
5 Unused = 0 Verify
enable select scale
6 RTS Sample Time: 1 millisecond units
Channel 1 Programming
7 Low Scale Value
8 High Scale Value
9 Low Clamp Value
10 High Clamp Value
Alarm
11 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
12 Reset Value
Channel 2 Programming
13 Low Scale Value
14 High Scale Value
15 Low Clamp Value
16 High Clamp Value
Alarm
17 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
18 Reset Value

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Channel 3 Programming
19 Low Scale Value
20 High Scale Value
21 Low Clamp Value
22 High Clamp Value
Alarm
23 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
24 Reset Value
Channel 4 Programming
25 Low Scale Value
26 High Scale Value
27 Low Clamp Value
28 High Clamp Value
Alarm
29 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
30 Reset Value
Channel 5 Programming
31 Low Scale Value
32 High Scale Value
33 Low Alarm Value
34 High Alarm Value
Alarm
35 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
36 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
37 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 6 Programming
38 Low Scale Value
39 High Scale Value
40 Low Alarm Value
41 High Alarm Value
Alarm
42 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
43 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
44 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 7 Programming
45 Low Scale Value
46 High Scale Value
47 Low Alarm Value
48 High Alarm Value

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Alarm
49 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
50 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
51 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 8 Programming
52 Low Scale Value
53 High Scale Value
54 Low Alarm Value
55 High Alarm Value
Alarm
56 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
57 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
58 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units

Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for 4 Output/4 Input

Modules

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Bits 00-03 Constant = 0

Bits 04-07 Number of outputs = 0100 binary
Word 0 Bits 08-13
Constant = 00 1000 binary
(10-15)
Bits 14-15
Block transfer write type = 10 binary
(16-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 1 First Output channel data
(00-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 2 Second Output channel data
(00-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 3 Third Output channel data
(00-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 4 Fourth Output channel data
(00-17)

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Verify. If this bit is set to 1, the module will compare its current programming with the
programming downloaded in the BTW. If they are the same, it will verify good; if they
Bit 00
are different, the module will verify bad. In no case will any programming data in the
BTW be applied to the module.
Bit 01 Temperature scale. 0 = Celsius, 1 = Fahrenheit
Word 5 BCD select. 1 = all values in BCD format.
Bit 02
0 = all values in 2's complement binary
Bits 03-14
Not used. Always 0
(03-16)
CJ alarm enable. A value of 1 enables over and underrange indication for the cold
Bit 15 (17)
junction channel. If the module does not have a cold junction channel, this bit is 0.
Real time sample. Sample time in milliseconds. 0 = off.
Bits 00-15
Word 6 RTS minimum is 100msec (counts = 100). Maximum 10 seconds in binary; 9.999
(00-17)
seconds in BCD.
Bits 00-15 Low scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to +32767 in binary format;
Word 7
(00-17) +7999 in BCD format.
Bits 00-15 High scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to +32767 in binary format;
Word 8
(00-17) +7999 in BCD format.
Low clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be allowed to go below
Bits 00-15
Word 9 this value (in scaled units) regardless of the data sent to the module. Clamp values
(00-17)
are limited to +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.
High clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be allowed to go above
Bits 00-15
Word 10 this value (in scaled units) regardless of the data sent to the module. Clamp values
(00-17)
are limited to +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.
Maximum ramp rate. If this field is not 0, the module will limit the maximum rate of
Bits 00-11
change for this channel to be a percentage of the scaled range of the module. Legal
(00-13)
values are from 1 to 200% of full scale/second.
Bit 12 (14) Constant = 0
Reset state. This field controls what the channel will output if the I/O reset line is
Word 11 asserted:
Bits 13-14 00 binary = last state;
(15-16) 01 binary = minimum output; (example: < -10V, < 4mA)
10 binary = maximum output; (example: > 10V, > 22mA)
11 binary = user reset value.
Alarm enable. If set to 1, the module reports high clamp, low clamp and rate limit. If
Bit 15 (17)
0, these warnings are suppressed.
Bits 00-15 Reset value. If the user selects the channel to go to a user reset value upon I/O
Word 12
(00-17) reset, the value in scaled units is entered here. Otherwise, set to 0.
Word 13 thru 18 Same as words 7 thru 12 but for channel 2.
Word 19 thru 24 Same as words 7 thru 12 but for channel 3.
Word 25 thru 30 Same as words 7 thru 12 but for channel 4.
Bits 00-15
Word 31 Low scale value for channel 5.
(00-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 32 High scale value for channel 5.
(00-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 33 Low alarm value for channel 5.
(00-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 34 High alarm value for channel 5.
(00-17)

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Rate alarm. If the channel's input changes at a rate faster than this value and the
Bits 00-14
alarm enable bit is set, the channel will indicate a rate alarm condition. Legal values
(00-16)
are from 0.05 to 50% of full scale per second.
Word 35
Alarm enable bit. If set to 1, the module will report high alarm, low alarm,
Bit 15 (17) underrange, overrange, and rate alarm conditions. If 0, these warnings are
suppressed.
Alarm deadband. This field creates a hysteresis effect on the low and high alarms.
For an alarm condition to be removed, the input signal must go above the low alarm
Word 36 Bits 00-07 limit or below the high alarm limit by an amount equal to the specified deadband.
Alarm deadband values must be less than or equal to one half the difference of the
high and low alarm values.
Filter time constant. Specifies the time constant of a digital, first order lag filter on the
Bits 08-15
input in 0.1 second units. Legal values are 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. A value of 0 disables
(10-17)
the filter.
10 ohm offset. Compensates for a resistance offset on a 10 ohm copper RTD. Range
Bits 00-07
of +0.99 ohms, in units of 0.01 ohms. This field must be 0 for all other RTDs.
RTD type. Specifies type of RTD linearization on RTD channels:
001 = 100 ohm Pt, European standard;
Bits 08-10 010 = 100 ohm Pt. US standard;
(10-12) 011 = 10 ohm copper;
100 = 120 ohm nickel.
This field is 0 for non-RTD channels.
Bit 11 (13) Constant = 0
Word 37
Thermocouple type. Specifies type of TC linearization on TC channels.
0000 = millivolts;
0001 = B;
0010 = E;
Bits 12-15 0011 = J;
(14-17) 0100 = K;
0101 = R;
0110 = S;
0111 = T.
This field must be 0 for non-thermocouple channels.
Words 38 thru 44 Same as words 31 thru 37 but for channel 6.
Words 45 thru 51 Same as words 31 thru 37 but for channel 7.
Words 52 thru 58 Same as words 31 thru 37 but for channel 8.

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Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 4 Output/4 Input

Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
0 Constant = 8800 Hexadecimal
Bad RTS
Power Mod I/O Program Mod Bad Bad
1 Chan. Time Unused = 0
up Alarm Reset Verify Fault Prog Struct
Data out
CJC CJC
2 1 Unused = 0 Over Under
Range Range
3 Cold Junction Temperature; Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1 degrees F
Channel 1 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
4 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
5 Channel 1 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 2 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
6 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
7 Channel 2 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 3 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
8 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
9 Channel 3 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 4 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
10 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
11 Channel 4 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 5 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
12 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
13 Channel 5 Input Data
Channel 6 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
14 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
15 Channel 6 Input Data
Channel 7 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
16 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
17 Channel 7 Input Data
Channel 8 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
18 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
19 Channel 8 Input Data
20-27 For factory use only.

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Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Descriptions for 4 Output/4 Input

Modules

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Bits 00-15
Word 0 Constant = 8800 hexadecimal
(00-17)

Bits 00-05 Not used. Always 0

Bit 06 Bad structure. This bit is set if there is an error in the BTW header.

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the module level programming
Bit 07
data is illegal.

Module fault. This bit is set if any of the programming data sent to
Bit 08 (10) the module in the most recent BTW was illegal, or if one or more
channels has the bad calibration bit set.

Bits 09-10 Program verify. Indicates the result of verify request. 00 = verify not
(11-12) requested; 10 = verify failed; 11 = verify succeeded
Word 1 I/O reset. This bit is set whenever the I/O reset line on the backplane
Bit 11 (13)
is asserted.

RTS timeout. This bit is set if a BTR was not requested of the
Bit 12 (14)
module within the RTS sample time.

Module alarm. This bit is set if there is an alarm bit set for one or
more channels. The input alarm bits are low, high alarm and rate
Bit 13 (15)
alarm. The output channel alarm bits are low and high clamp, and
the rate limit alarm.

Bad channel data. This bit is set if the module is in BCD mode and
Bit 14 (16) one or more of the input data values sent in the last BTW are not a
legal BCD value.

Powerup bit. This bit is set until a BTW with programming data is
Bit 15 (17)
received by the module.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) underrange bit. This bit is set if

Bit 00
the CJC temperature is below 0oC.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) overrange bit. This bit is set if the
Bit 01
CJC temperature is above 70oC.
Word 2
Bits 02-14
Not used. Always 0.
(02-16)

Bit 15 (17) Always 1.

Bits 00-15 Cold junction temperature. Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1 degrees F.
Word 3
(00-17) (0.1 degrees C or 1.0 degrees F in BCD.)

Bit 00-03 Not used. Always 0.

Low clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output data
Bit 04
Word 4 is lower than the low clamp value.

High clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output data
Bit 05
is higher than the high clamp value

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output data
Bit 06
changed faster than the programmed ramp rate.

Bad data. This bit is set if BCD data format was chosen and output
Bit 07
value was not a legal BCD value.
Word 4 continued
Bad programming. This bit is set if the most recent BTW contained
Bits 08 (10)
improper programming data for this channel

Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
Bit 09 (11)
calibration.

Bits 10-14
Not used. Always 0.
(12-16)

I/O select bit.

0 = output,
Bit 15 (17)
1 = input.
This bit is set to 0.

Bits 00-15
Word 5 Channel 1 Raw data sent to DAC.
(00-17)

Words 6 and 7 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 2

Words 8 and 9 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 3

Words 10 and 11 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 4

Underrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is below the input
Bit 00
channels minimum range.

Overrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is above the input
Bit 01
channels maximum range.

Bits 02-03 Not used. Always 0.

Low alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input signal
Bit 04
is lower than the low alarm setpoint.
Word 12
High alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input signal
Bit 05
is higher than the high alarm setpoint.

Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input signal
Bit 06
changed at a rate faster than the input rate alarm setpoint.

Bit 07 Not used. Always 0.

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the channel level programming
Bit 08 (10)
data is illegal.

Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
Bit 09 (11)
calibration.

Bits 10-14
Not used. Always 0.
(12-16)

I/O select bit.

0 = output,
Bit 15 (17)
1 = input.
This bit is set to 1.

Bits 00-15
Word 13 Channel 5 input data.
(00-17)

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Words 14 and 15 Same as words 12 and 13 but for channel 6.

Words 16 and 17 Same as words 12 and 13 but for channel 7.

Words 18 thru 19 Same as words 12 and 13 but for channel 8.

Words 20 thru 27 For factory use only.

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 Appendix I
Block Transfer Write and Block
Transfer Read Configurations
for 6 Output/2 Input 1771ĆN
Series Modules

What This Appendix This appendix contains block transfer write and block transfer read
Contains configurations and bit/word descriptions for 1771-N series modules
with six outputs and two inputs.

Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for 6 Output/2 Input

Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
BTW word type Constant Number of outputs Constant
0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
1 Channel 1 Output Data
2 Channel 2 Output Data
3 Channel 3 Output Data
4 Channel 4 Output Data
5 Channel 5 Output Data
6 Channel 6 Output Data
BCD Temp
7 Unused = 0 Verify
select scale
8 RTS Sample Time: 1 millisecond units
Channel 1 Programming
9 Low Scale Value
10 High Scale Value
11 Low Clamp Value
12 High Clamp Value
Alarm
13 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
14 Reset Value

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Channel 2 Programming
15 Low Scale Value
16 High Scale Value
17 Low Clamp Value
18 High Clamp Value
Alarm
19 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
20 Reset Value
Channel 3 Programming
21 Low Scale Value
22 High Scale Value
23 Low Clamp Value
24 High Clamp Value
Alarm
25 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
26 Reset Value
Channel 4 Programming
27 Low Scale Value
28 High Scale Value
29 Low Clamp Value
30 High Clamp Value
Alarm
31 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
32 Reset Value
Channel 5 Programming
33 Low Scale Value
34 High Scale Value
35 Low Clamp Value
36 High Clamp Value
Alarm
37 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
38 Reset Value
Channel 6 Programming
39 Low Scale Value
40 High Scale Value
41 Low Clamp Value
42 High Clamp Value
Alarm
43 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
44 Reset Value
Channel 7 Programming
45 Low Scale Value
46 High Scale Value
47 Low Alarm Value
48 High Alarm Value
Alarm
49 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
50 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
51 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 8 Programming
52 Low Scale Value
53 High Scale Value
54 Low Alarm Value
55 High Alarm Value
Alarm
56 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
57 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
58 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units

Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for 6 Output/2 Input

Modules

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

00-03 Constant = 0

Bits 04-07 Number of outputs = 0110 binary

Word 0 Bits 08-13

Constant = 00 1000 binary
(10-15)

Bits 14-15
Block transfer write type = 10 binary
(16-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 1 First Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 2 Second Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 3 Third Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 4 Fourth Output channel data
(00-17)

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Bits 00-15
Word 5 Fifth Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 6 Sixth Output channel data
(00-17)

Verify. If this bit is set to 1, the module will compare its current
programming with the programming downloaded in the BTW. If
Bit 00 they are the same, it will verify good; if they are different, the
module will verify bad. In no case will any programming data in
the BTW be applied to the module.

Bit 01 Temperature scale. 0 = Celsius, 1 = Fahrenheit

Word 7
BCD select. 1 = all values in BCD format.
0 = all values in 2's complement binary
Bit 02
All values are then entered in the selected format. If the field is
a signed field, the most significant digit represents the sign.

Bits 03-15
Not used. Always 0.
(03-17)

Real time sample. Sample time in milliseconds. 0 = off.

Bits 00-15
Word 8 RTS minimum is 100msec (counts = 100). Maximum 10
(00-17)
seconds in binary; 9.999 seconds in BCD

Bits 00-15 Low scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to
Word 9
(00-17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Bits 00-15 High scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to
Word 10
(00-17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Low clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be
Bits 00-15 allowed to go below this value (in scaled units) regardless of
Word 11
(00-17) the data sent to the module. Clamp values are limited to
+32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

High clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be
Bits 00-15 allowed to go above this value (in scaled units) regardless of
Word 12
(00-17) the data sent to the module. Clamp values are limited to
+32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Maximum ramp rate. If this field is not 0, the module will limit
Bits 00-11 the maximum rate of change for this channel to be a
(00-13) percentage of the scaled range of the module. Legal values
are from 1 to 200% of full scale/second.

Bit 12 (14) Constant = 0

Word 13
Reset state. This field controls what the channel will output if
the I/O reset line is asserted:
Bits 13-14 00 binary = last state;
(15-16) 01 binary = minimum output; (example: < -10V, < 4mA)
10 binary = maximum output; (example: > 10V, > 22mA)
11 binary = user reset value.

Alarm enable. If set to 1, the module reports high clamp, low

Bit 15 (17)
clamp and rate limit. If 0, these warnings are suppressed.

Reset value. If the user selects the channel to go to a user

Bits 00-15
Word 14 reset value upon I/O reset, the value in scaled units is entered
(00-17)
here. Otherwise, set to 0.

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Words 15 thru 20 Same as words 9 thru 14 but for channel 2.

Words 21 thru 26 Same as words 9 thru 14 but for channel 3.

Words 27 thru 32 Same as words 9 thru 14 but for channel 4.

Words 33 thru 38 Same as words 9 thru 14 but for channel 5.

Words 39 thru 44 Same as words 9 thru 14 but for channel 6.

Bits 00-15
Word 45 Low scale value for channel 7.
(00-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 46 High scale value for channel 7.
(00-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 47 Low alarm value for channel 7.
(00-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 48 High alarm value for channel 7.
(00-17)
Rate alarm. If the channel's input changes at a rate faster than
Bits 00-14 this value and the alarm enable bit is set, the channel will
(00-16) indicate a rate alarm condition. Legal values are from 0.05 to
Word 49 50% of full scale per second.
Alarm enable bit. If set to 1, the module will report high alarm,
Bit 15 (17) low alarm, underrange, overrange, and rate alarm conditions. If
0, these warnings are suppressed.
Alarm deadband. This field creates a hysteresis effect on the
low and high alarms. For an alarm condition to be removed,
the input signal must go above the low alarm limit or below the
Word 50 Bits 00-07
high alarm limit by an amount equal to the specified deadband.
Alarm deadband values must be less than or equal to one half
the difference of the high and low alarm values.
Filter time constant. Specifies the time constant of a digital, first
Bits 08-15
order lag filter on the input in 0.1 second units. Legal values
(10-17)
are 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. A value of 0 disables the filter.

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

10 ohm offset. Compensates for a resistance offset on a 10

Bits 00-07 ohm copper RTD. Range of +0.99 ohms, in units of 0.01 ohms.
This field must be 0 for all other RTDs.
RTD type. Specifies type of RTD linearization on RTD
channels:
001 = 100 ohm Pt, European standard;
Bits 08-10
010 = 100 ohm Pt. US standard;
(10-12)
011 = 10 ohm copper;
100 = 120 ohm nickel.
This field is 0 for non-RTD channels.

Word 51 Bit 11 (13) Constant = 0

Thermocouple type. Specifies type of TC linearization on TC
channels.
0000 = millivolts;
0001 = B;
0010 = E;
Bits 12-15
0011 = J;
(14-17)
0100 = K;
0101 = R;
0110 = S;
0111 = T.
This field must be 0 for non-thermocouple channels.
Words 52 thru 58 Same as words 45 thru 51 but for channel 8.

Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 6 Output/2 Input

Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
0 Constant = 8800 Hexadecimal
Bad RTS
Power Mod I/O Program Mod Bad Bad
1 Chan. Time Unused = 0
up Alarm Reset Verify Fault Prog Struct
Data out
CJC CJC
2 1 Unused = 0 Over Under
Range Range
3 Cold Junction Temperature; Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1 degrees F
Channel 1 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
4 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
5 Channel 1 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 2 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
6 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
7 Channel 2 Raw Count sent to DAC

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Channel 3 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
8 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
9 Channel 3 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 4 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
10 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
11 Channel 4 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 5 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
12 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
13 Channel 5 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 6 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
14 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
15 Channel 6 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 7 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
16 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
17 Channel 7 Input Data
Channel 8 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
18 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
19 Channel 8 Input Data
20-27 For factory use only.

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Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Descriptions for 6 Output/2 Input

Modules

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Bits 00-15
Word 0 Constant = 8800 hexadecimal
(00-17)

Bits 00-05 Not used. Always 0

Bad structure. This bit is set if there is an error in the BTW

Bit 06
header.

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the module level

Bit 07
programming data is illegal.

Module fault. This bit is set if any of the programming data sent
Bit 08 (10) to the module in the most recent BTW was illegal, or if one or
more channels has the bad calibration bit set.

Bits 09-10 Program verify. Indicates the result of verify request. 00 = verify
(11-12) not requested; 10 = verify failed; 11 = verify succeeded

I/O reset. This bit is set whenever the I/O reset line on the
Word 1 Bit 11 (13)
backplane is asserted.

RTS timeout. This bit is set if a BTR was not requested of the
Bit 12 (14)
module within the RTS sample time.

Module alarm. This bit is set if there is an alarm bit set for one
or more channels. The input alarm bits are low, high alarm and
Bit 13 (15)
rate alarm. The output channel alarm bits are low and high
clamp, and the rate limit alarm.

Bad channel data. This bit is set if the module is in BCD mode
Bit 14 (16) and one or more of the input data values sent in the last BTW
are not a legal BCD value.

Powerup bit. This bit is set until a BTW with programming data
Bit 15 (17)
is received by the module.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) underrange bit. This bit is

Bit 00
set if the CJC temperature is below 0oC.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) overrange bit. This bit is set

Bit 01
Word 2 if the CJC temperature is above 70oC.

Bits 02-14
Not used. Always 0.
(02-16)

Bit 15 (17) Always 1.

Bits 00-15 Cold junction temperature. Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1

Word 3
(00-17) degrees F. (0.1 degrees C or 1.0 degrees F in BCD.)

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Bit 00-03 Not used. Always 0.

Low clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 04
data is lower than the low clamp value.

High clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 05
data is higher than the high clamp value

Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 06
data changed faster than the programmed ramp rate.

Bad data. This bit is set if BCD data format was chosen and
Bit 07
output value was not a legal BCD value.
Word 4
Bad programming. This bit is set if the most recent BTW
Bits 08 (10)
contained improper programming data for this channel

Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
Bit 09 (11)
calibration.

Bits 10-14
Not used. Always 0.
(12-16)

I/O select bit.

0 = output,
Bit 15 (17)
1 = input.
This bit is set to 0.

Bits 00-15
Word 5 Channel 1 Raw data sent to DAC.
(00-17)

Words 6 and 7 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 2

Words 8 and 9 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 3

Words 10 and 11 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 4

Words 12 and 13 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 5

Words 14 and 15 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 6

Underrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is below the
Bit 00
input channels minimum range.

Overrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is above the
Bit 01
input channels maximum range.
Word 16
Bits 02-03 Not used. Always 0.

Low alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input
Bit 04
signal is lower than the low alarm setpoint.

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

High alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input
Bit 05
signal is higher than the high alarm setpoint.

Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input
Bit 06 signal changed at a rate faster than the input rate alarm
setpoint.

Bit 07 Not used. Always 0.

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the channel level

Bit 08 (10)
programming data is illegal.
Word 16 continued
Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
Bit 09 (11)
calibration.

Bits 10-14
Not used. Always 0.
(12-16)

I/O select bit.

0 = output,
Bit 15 (17)
1 = input.
This bit is set to 1.

Bits 00-15
Word 17 Channel 7 input data.
(00-17)

Words 18 and 19 Same as words 16 and 17 but for channel 8.

Words 20 thru 27 For factory use only.

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Block Transfer Write and Block
Transfer Read Configurations
for 5 Output/3 Input 1771ĆN
Series Modules

What This Appendix This appendix contains block transfer write and block transfer read
Contains configurations and bit/word descriptions for 1771-N series modules
with five outputs and three inputs.

Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for 5 Output/3 Input

Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
BTW word type Constant Number of outputs Constant
0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
1 Channel 1 Output Data
2 Channel 2 Output Data
3 Channel 3 Output Data
4 Channel 4 Output Data
5 Channel 5 Output Data
CJ alarm BCD Temp
6 Unused = 0 Verify
enable select scale
7 RTS Sample Time: 1 millisecond units
Channel 1 Programming
8 Low Scale Value
9 High Scale Value
10 Low Clamp Value
11 High Clamp Value
Alarm
12 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
13 Reset Value
Channel 2 Programming
14 Low Scale Value
15 High Scale Value
16 Low Clamp Value
17 High Clamp Value
Alarm
18 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
19 Reset Value
Channel 3 Programming
20 Low Scale Value
21 High Scale Value
22 Low Clamp Value
23 High Clamp Value
Alarm
24 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
25 Reset Value
Channel 4 Programming
26 Low Scale Value
27 High Scale Value
28 Low Clamp Value
29 High Clamp Value
Alarm
30 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
31 Reset Value
Channel 5 Programming
32 Low Scale Value
33 High Scale Value
34 Low Clamp Value
35 High Clamp Value
Alarm
36 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
37 Reset Value
Channel 6 Programming
38 Low Scale Value
39 High Scale Value
40 Low Alarm Value
41 High Alarm Value
Alarm
42 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
43 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
44 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset; 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 7 Programming
45 Low Scale Value
46 High Scale Value
47 Low Alarm Value
48 High Alarm Value

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Alarm
49 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
50 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
51 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset; 0.01 Ohm units
Channel 8 Programming
52 Low Scale Value
53 High Scale Value
54 Low Alarm Value
55 High Alarm Value
Alarm
56 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
57 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
58 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset; 0.01 Ohm units

Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for 5 Output/3 Input

Modules

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

00-03 Constant = 0
Bits 04-07 Number of outputs = 0101 binary
Word 0 Bits 08-13 Constant = 00 1000 binary
(10-15)
Bits 14-15 Block transfer write type = 10 binary
(16-17)
Bits 00-15 First Output channel data
Word 1
(00-17)
Bits 00-15 Second Output channel data
Word 2
(00-17)
Bits 00-15 Third Output channel data
Word 3
(00-17)
Bits 00-15 Fourth Output channel data
Word 4
(00-17)
Bits 00-15 Fifth Output channel data
Word 5
(00-17)

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Decimal Bit Definition

Word (Octal Bit)

Verify. If this bit is set to 1, the module will compare its current programming with the
programming downloaded in the BTW. If they are the same, it will verify good; if they
Bit 00
are different, the module will verify bad. In no case will any programming data in the
BTW be applied to the module.
Bit 01 Temperature scale. 0 = Celsius, 1 = Fahrenheit
Word 6 BCD select. 1 = all values in BCD format.
Bit 02
0 = all values in 2's complement binary
Bits 03-14 Not used. Always 0
(03-16)
CJ alarm enable. A value of 1 enables over and underrange indication for the cold
Bit 15 (17)
junction channel. If the module does not have a cold junction channel, this bit is 0.
Real time sample. Sample time in milliseconds. 0 = off.
Bits 00-15
Word 7 RTS minimum is 100msec (counts = 100). Maximum 10 seconds in binary; 9.999
(00-17)
seconds in BCD.
Bits 00-15 Low scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to +32767 in binary format;
Word 8
(00-17) +7999 in BCD format.
Bits 00-15 High scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to +32767 in binary format;
Word 9
(00-17) +7999 in BCD format.
Low clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be allowed to go below
Bits 00-15
Word 10 this value (in scaled units) regardless of the data sent to the module. Clamp values
(00-17)
are limited to +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.
High clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be allowed to go above
Bits 00-15
Word 11 this value (in scaled units) regardless of the data sent to the module. Clamp values
(00-17)
are limited to +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.
Maximum ramp rate. If this field is not 0, the module will limit the maximum rate of
Bits 00-11
change for this channel to be a percentage of the scaled range of the module. Legal
(00-13)
values are from 1 to 200% of full scale/second.
Bit 12 (14) Constant = 0
Reset state. This field controls what the channel will output if the I/O reset line is
Word 12 asserted:
Bits 13-14 00 binary = last state;
(15-16) 01 binary = minimum output; (example: < -10V, < 4mA)
10 binary = maximum output; (example: > 10V, > 22mA)
11 binary = user reset value.
Alarm enable. If set to 1, the module reports high clamp, low clamp and rate limit. If
Bit 15 (17)
0, these warnings are suppressed.
Bits 00-15 Reset value. If the user selects the channel to go to a user reset value upon I/O
Word 13
(00-17) reset, the value in scaled units is entered here. Otherwise, set to 0.
Word 14 Same as words 8 thru 13 but for channel 2.
thru 19
Word 20 Same as words 8 thru 13 but for channel 3.
thru 25
Word 26 Same as words 8 thru 13 but for channel 4.
thru 31
Word 32 Same as words 8 thru 13 but for channel 5.
thru 37
Bits 00-15 Low scale value for channel 6.
Word 38
(00-17)
Bits 00-15 High scale value for channel 6.
Word 39
(00-17)

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Decimal Bit Definition

Word (Octal Bit)

Bits 00-15 Low alarm value for channel 6.

Word 40
(00-17)
Bits 00-15 High alarm value for channel 6.
Word 41
(00-17)
Rate alarm. If the channel's input changes at a rate faster than this value and the
Bits 00-14
alarm enable bit is set, the channel will indicate a rate alarm condition. Legal values
(00-16)
are from 0.05 to 50% of full scale per second.
Word 42
Alarm enable bit. If set to 1, the module will report high alarm, low alarm,
Bit 15 (17) underrange, overrange, and rate alarm conditions. If 0, these warnings are
suppressed.
Alarm deadband. This field creates a hysteresis effect on the low and high alarms.
For an alarm condition to be removed, the input signal must go above the low alarm
Bits 00-07 limit or below the high alarm limit by an amount equal to the specified deadband.
Alarm deadband values must be less than or equal to one half the difference of the
Word 43 high and low alarm values.
Filter time constant. Specifies the time constant of a digital, first order lag filter on the
Bits 08-15
input in 0.1 second units. Legal values are 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. A value of 0 disables
(10-17)
the filter.
10 ohm offset. Compensates for a resistance offset on a 10 ohm copper RTD. Range
Bits 00-07
of +0.99 ohms, in units of 0.01 ohms. This field must be 0 for all other RTDs.
RTD type. Specifies type of RTD linearization on RTD channels:
001 = 100 ohm Pt, European standard;
Bits 08-10 010 = 100 ohm Pt. US standard;
(10-12) 011 = 10 ohm copper;
100 = 120 ohm nickel.
This field is 0 for non-RTD channels.
Bit 11 (13) Constant = 0
Word 44
Thermocouple type. Specifies type of TC linearization on TC channels.
0000 = millivolts;
0001 = B;
0010 = E;
Bits 12 15 0011 = J;
(14-17) 0100 = K;
0101 = R;
0110 = S;
0111 = T.
This field must be 0 for non-thermocouple channels.
Words 45 Same as words 38 thru 44 but for channel 7.
thru 51
Words 52 Same as words 38 thru 44 but for channel 8.
thru 58

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Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for the 5 Output/3 Input

Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
0 Constant = 8800 hexadecimal
Bad RTS
Power Mod I/O Program Mod Bad Bad
1 Chan. Time Unused = 0
up Alarm Reset Verify Fault Prog Struct
Data out
CJC CJC
2 1 Unused = 0 Over Under
Range Range
3 Cold Junction Temperature; Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1 degrees F
Channel 1 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
4 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
5 Channel 1 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 2 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
6 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
7 Channel 2 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 3 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
8 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
9 Channel 3 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 4 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
10 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
11 Channel 4 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 5 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
12 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
13 Channel 5 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 6 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
14 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
15 Channel 6 Input Data
Channel 7 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
16 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
17 Channel 7 Input Data
Channel 8 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
18 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
19 Channel 8 Input Data
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Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Descriptions for 5 Output/3 Input

Modules

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Bits 00-15
Word 0 Constant = 8800 hexadecimal
(00-17)

Bits 00-05 Not used

Word 1
Bit 06 Bad structure. This bit is set if there is an error in the BTW header.

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the module level programming data is
Bit 07
illegal.

Module fault. This bit is set if any of the programming data sent to the module
Bit 08 (10) in the most recent BTW was illegal, or if one or more channels has the bad
Word 1 calibration bit set.

Bits 09-10 Program verify. Indicates the result of verify request. 00 = verify not
(11-12) requested; 10 = verify failed; 11 = verify succeeded

I/O reset. This bit is set whenever the I/O reset line on the backplane is
Bit 11 (13)
asserted.

RTS timeout. This bit is set if a BTR was not requested of the module within
Bit 12 (14)
the RTS sample time.

Module alarm. This bit is set if there is an alarm bit set for one or more
Bit 13 (15) channels. The input alarm bits are low, high alarm and rate alarm. The output
channel alarm bits are low and high clamp, and rate limit alarm.

Bad channel data. This bit is set if the module is in BCD mode and one or
Bit 14 (16)
more of the input data values sent in the last BTW are not a legal BCD value.

Powerup bit. This bit is set until a BTW with programming data is received by
Bit 15 (17)
the module.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) underrange bit. This bit is set if the CJC
Bit 00
temperature is below 0oC.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) overrange bit. This bit is set if the CJC
Bit 01
temperature is above 70oC.
Word 2
Bits 02-14
Not used. Always 0
(02-16)

Bit 15 (17) Always = 1

Bits 00-15 Cold junction temperature. Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1 degrees F. (0.1
Word 3
(00-17) degrees C or 1.0 degrees F in BCD.)

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Bit 00-03 Not used. Always 0

Low clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output data is lower
Bit 04
than the low clamp value.

High clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output data is higher
Bit 05
than the high clamp value.

Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output data changed
Bit 06
faster than the programmed ramp rate.
Word 4
Bad data. This bit is set if BCD format was chosen and the output data is not
Bit 07
a legal BCD value.

Bad programming. This bit is set if the most recent BTW contained improper
Bits 08 (10)
programming data for this channel

Bit 09 (11) Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid calibration.

Bits 10-15 Not used. Always = 0

(12-17)

Word 5 Bits 00-15 Channel 1 Raw data sent to DAC.

(00-17)

Word 6 and 7 Same as words 4 and 5 but for channel 2.

Word 8 and 9 Same as words 4 and 5 but for channel 3.

Word 10 and 11 Same as words 4 and 5 but for channel 4.

Word 12 and 13 Same as words 4 and 5 but for channel 5.

Underrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is below the input channels
Bit 00
minimum range.

Overrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is above the input channels
Bit 01
maximum range.

Bits 02-03 Not used. Always 0

Low alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input data is lower
Bit 04
than the low alarm setpoint.

High alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input data is higher
Bit 05
than the high alarm setpoint.
Word 14 Rate alarm. This bit is set if the input signal changed at a rate faster than the
Bit 06
input rate alarm setpoint.

Bit 07 Not used. Always 0

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the channel level programming data is
Bit 08 (10)
illegal.

Bit 09 (11) Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid calibration.

Bits 10-14
Not used. Always 0
(12-16)

Bit 15 (17) Not used. Always = 1

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Bits 00-15
Word 15 Channel 6 input data.
(00-17)

Words 16 and 17 Same as words 14 and 15 but for Channel 7

Words 18 and 19 Same as words 14 and 15 but for Channel 8

Words 20 thru 27 For factory use only

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 Appendix K
Block Transfer Write and Block
Transfer Read Configurations
for 7 Output/1 Input 1771ĆN
Series Modules

What This Appendix This appendix contains block transfer write and block transfer read
Contains configurations and bit/word descriptions for 1771-N series modules
with seven outputs and one input.

Block Transfer Write Configuration Block for 7 Output/1 Input

Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
BTW word type Constant Number of outputs Constant
0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0
1 Channel 1 Output Data
2 Channel 2 Output Data
3 Channel 3 Output Data
4 Channel 4 Output Data
5 Channel 5 Output Data
6 Channel 6 Output Data
7 Channel 7 Output Data
BCD Temp
8 Unused = 0 Verify
select scale
9 RTS Sample Time: 1 millisecond units
Channel 1 Programming
10 Low Scale Value
11 High Scale Value
12 Low Clamp Value
13 High Clamp Value
Alarm
14 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
15 Reset Value
Channel 2 Programming
16 Low Scale Value
17 High Scale Value
18 Low Clamp Value
19 High Clamp Value

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Alarm
20 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
21 Reset Value
Channel 3 Programming
22 Low Scale Value
23 High Scale Value
24 Low Clamp Value
25 High Clamp Value
Alarm
26 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
27 Reset Value
Channel 4 Programming
28 Low Scale Value
29 High Scale Value
30 Low Clamp Value
31 High Clamp Value
Alarm
32 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
33 Reset Value
Channel 5 Programming
34 Low Scale Value
35 High Scale Value
36 Low Clamp Value
37 High Clamp Value
Alarm
38 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
39 Reset Value
Channel 6 Programming
40 Low Scale Value
41 High Scale Value
42 Low Clamp Value
43 High Clamp Value
Alarm
44 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
45 Reset Value
Channel 7 Programming
46 Low Scale Value
47 High Scale Value
48 Low Clamp Value

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Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
49 High Clamp Value
Alarm
50 Reset State 0 Maximum Ramp Rate, % of Full Scale per second
enable
51 Reset Value
Channel 8 Programming
52 Low Scale Value
53 High Scale Value
54 Low Alarm Value
55 High Alarm Value
Alarm
56 Rate Alarm: Scaled Units per second
enable
57 Filter Time Constant: 0.1 second units Alarm Deadband
58 Thermocouple Type 0 RTD Type 10 Ohm Offset: 0.01 Ohm units

Block Transfer Write Bit/Word Descriptions for 7 Output/1 Input

Modules

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

00-03 Constant = 0

Bits 04-07 Number of outputs = 0111 binary

Word 0 Bits 08-13

Constant = 00 1000 binary
(10-15)

Bits 14-15
Block transfer write type = 10 binary
(16-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 1 First Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 2 Second Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 3 Third Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 4 Fourth Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 5 Fifth Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 6 Sixth Output channel data
(00-17)

Bits 00-15
Word 7 Seventh Output channel data
(00-17)

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Verify. If this bit is set to 1, the module will compare its current
programming with the programming downloaded in the BTW. If
Bit 00 they are the same, it will verify good; if they are different, the
module will verify bad. In no case will any programming data in
the BTW be applied to the module.

Bit 01 Temperature scale. 0 = Celsius, 1 = Fahrenheit

Word 8
BCD select. 1 = all values in BCD format.
0 = all values in 2's complement binary
Bit 02
All values are then entered in the selected format. If the field is
a signed field, the most significant digit represents the sign.

Bits 03-15
Not used. Always 0.
(03-17)

Real time sample. Sample time in milliseconds. 0 = off.

Bits 00-15
Word 9 RTS minimum is 100msec (counts = 100). Maximum 10
(00-17)
seconds in binary; 9.999 seconds in BCD

Bits 00-15 Low scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to
Word 10
(00-17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Bits 00-15 High scale value for channel 1. Scale values are limited to
Word 11
(00-17) +32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Low clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be
Bits 00-15 allowed to go below this value (in scaled units) regardless of
Word 12
(00-17) the data sent to the module. Clamp values are limited to
+32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

High clamp value for channel 1. The channel output will not be
Bits 00-15 allowed to go above this value (in scaled units) regardless of
Word 13
(00-17) the data sent to the module. Clamp values are limited to
+32767 in binary format; +7999 in BCD format.

Maximum ramp rate. If this field is not 0, the module will limit
Bits 00-11 the maximum rate of change for this channel to be a
(00-13) percentage of the scaled range of the module. Legal values
are from 1 to 200% of full scale/second.

Bit 12 (14) Constant = 0

Word 14
Reset state. This field controls what the channel will output if
the I/O reset line is asserted:
Bits 13-14 00 binary = last state;
(15-16) 01 binary = minimum output; (example: < -10V, < 4mA)
10 binary = maximum output; (example: > 10V, > 22mA)
11 binary = user reset value.

Alarm enable. If set to 1, the module reports high clamp, low

Bit 15 (17)
clamp and rate limit. If 0, these warnings are suppressed.

Reset value. If the user selects the channel to go to a user

Bits 00-15
Word 15 reset value upon I/O reset, the value in scaled units is entered
(00-17)
here. Otherwise, set to 0.

Words 16 thru 21 Same as words 10 thru 15 but for channel 2.

Words 22 thru 27 Same as words 10 thru 15 but for channel 3.

Words 28 thru 33 Same as words 10 thru 15 but for channel 4.

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Words 34 thru 39 Same as words 10 thru 15 but for channel 5.

Words 40 thru 45 Same as words 10 thru 15 but for channel 6.

Words 46 thru 51 Same as words 10 thru 15 but for channel 7.

Bits 00-15
Word 52 Low scale value for channel 8.
(00-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 53 High scale value for channel 8.
(00-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 54 Low alarm value for channel 8.
(00-17)
Bits 00-15
Word 55 High alarm value for channel 8.
(00-17)
Rate alarm. If the channel's input changes at a rate faster than
Bits 00-14 this value and the alarm enable bit is set, the channel will
(00-16) indicate a rate alarm condition. Legal values are from 0.05 to
Word 56 50% of full scale per second.
Alarm enable bit. If set to 1, the module will report high alarm,
Bit 15 (17) low alarm, underrange, overrange, and rate alarm conditions. If
0, these warnings are suppressed.
Alarm deadband. This field creates a hysteresis effect on the
low and high alarms. For an alarm condition to be removed,
the input signal must go above the low alarm limit or below the
Word 57 Bits 00-07
high alarm limit by an amount equal to the specified deadband.
Alarm deadband values must be less than or equal to one half
the difference of the high and low alarm values.
Filter time constant. Specifies the time constant of a digital, first
Bits 08-15
order lag filter on the input in 0.1 second units. Legal values
(10-17)
are 0.1 to 9.9 seconds. A value of 0 disables the filter.
10 ohm offset. Compensates for a resistance offset on a 10
Bits 00-07 ohm copper RTD. Range of +0.99 ohms, in units of 0.01 ohms.
This field must be 0 for all other RTDs.
RTD type. Specifies type of RTD linearization on RTD
channels:
001 = 100 ohm Pt, European standard;
Bits 08-10
010 = 100 ohm Pt. US standard;
(10-12)
011 = 10 ohm copper;
100 = 120 ohm nickel.
This field is 0 for non-RTD channels.

Word 58 Bit 11 (13) Constant = 0

Thermocouple type. Specifies type of TC linearization on TC
channels.
0000 = millivolts;
0001 = B;
0010 = E;
Bits 12-15
0011 = J;
(14-17)
0100 = K;
0101 = R;
0110 = S;
0111 = T.
This field must be 0 for non-thermocouple channels.

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Block Transfer Read Word Assignments for 7 Output/1 Input

Modules

Word/Dec. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

Word/Octal Bit 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
0 Constant = 8800 Hexadecimal
Bad RTS
Power Mod I/O Program Mod Bad Bad
1 Chan. Time Unused = 0
up Alarm Reset Verify Fault Prog Struct
Data out
CJC CJC
2 1 Unused = 0 Over Under
Range Range
3 Cold Junction Temperature; Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1 degrees F
Channel 1 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
4 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
5 Channel 1 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 2 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
6 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
7 Channel 2 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 3 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
8 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
9 Channel 3 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 4 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
10 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
11 Channel 4 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 5 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
12 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
13 Channel 5 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 6 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
14 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
15 Channel 6 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 7 Status
Bad Bad Bad Rate High Low
14 0 Unused = 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Data Alarm Clamp Clamp
15 Channel 6 Raw Count sent to DAC
Channel 8 Status
Bad Bad Rate High Low Over Under
18 1 Unused = 0 0 Unused = 0
Calib Prog Alarm Alarm Alarm Range Range
19 Channel 8 Input Data
20-27 For factory use only.

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Block Transfer Read Bit/Word Descriptions for 7 Output/1 Input

Modules

Word Decimal Bit Definition

(Octal Bit)

Bits 00-15
Word 0 Constant = 8800 hexadecimal
(00-17)

Bits 00-05 Not used. Always 0

Bad structure. This bit is set if there is an error in the BTW

Bit 06
header.

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the module level

Bit 07
programming data is illegal.
Word 1
Module fault. This bit is set if any of the programming data sent
Bit 08 (10) to the module in the most recent BTW was illegal, or if one or
more channels has the bad calibration bit set.

Bits 09-10 Program verify. Indicates the result of verify request. 00 = verify
(11-12) not requested; 10 = verify failed; 11 = verify succeeded

I/O reset. This bit is set whenever the I/O reset line on the
Bit 11 (13)
backplane is asserted.

RTS timeout. This bit is set if a BTR was not requested of the
Bit 12 (14)
module within the RTS sample time.

Module alarm. This bit is set if there is an alarm bit set for one
or more channels. The input alarm bits are low, high alarm and
Bit 13 (15)
Word 1 continued rate alarm. The output channel alarm bits are low and high
clamp, and the rate limit alarm.

Bad channel data. This bit is set if the module is in BCD mode
Bit 14 (16) and one or more of the input data values sent in the last BTW
are not a legal BCD value.

Powerup bit. This bit is set until a BTW with programming data
Bit 15 (17)
is received by the module.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) underrange bit. This bit is

Bit 00
set if the CJC temperature is below 0oC.

Cold junction compensation (CJC) overrange bit. This bit is set

Bit 01
Word 2 if the CJC temperature is above 70oC.

Bits 02-14
Not used. Always 0.
(02-16)

Bit 15 (17) Always 1.

Bits 00-15 Cold junction temperature. Units of 0.01 degrees C or 0.1

Word 3
(00-17) degrees F. (0.1 degrees C or 1.0 degrees F in BCD.)

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

Bit 00-03 Not used. Always 0.

Low clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 04
data is lower than the low clamp value.

High clamp. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 05
data is higher than the high clamp value

Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the output
Bit 06
data changed faster than the programmed ramp rate.

Bad data. This bit is set if BCD data format was chosen and
Bit 07
output value was not a legal BCD value.
Word 4
Bad programming. This bit is set if the most recent BTW
Bits 08 (10)
contained improper programming data for this channel

Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
Bit 09 (11)
calibration.

Bits 10-14
Not used. Always 0.
(12-16)

I/O select bit.

0 = output,
Bit 15 (17)
1 = input.
This bit is set to 0.

Bits 00-15
Word 5 Channel 1 Raw data sent to DAC.
(00-17)

Words 6 and 7 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 2

Words 8 and 9 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 3

Words 10 and 11 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 4

Words 12 and 13 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 5

Words 14 and 15 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 6

Words 16 and 17 Same as words 4 and 5, but for channel 7

Underrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is below the
Bit 00
input channels minimum range.

Overrange bit. This bit is set if the input signal is above the
Bit 01
input channels maximum range.
Word 18
Bits 02-03 Not used. Always 0.

Low alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input
Bit 04
signal is lower than the low alarm setpoint.

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Decimal Bit
Word (Octal Bit) Definition

High alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input
Bit 05
signal is higher than the high alarm setpoint.

Rate alarm. This bit is set if alarms are enabled and the input
Bit 06 signal changed at a rate faster than the input rate alarm
setpoint.

Bit 07 Not used. Always 0.

Bad program. This bit is set if any of the channel level

Bit 08 (10)
programming data is illegal.
Word 18 continued
Bad calibration. This bit is set if the channel has not had a valid
Bit 09 (11)
calibration.

Bits 10-14
Not used. Always 0.
(12-16)

I/O select bit.

0 = output,
Bit 15 (17)
1 = input.
This bit is set to 1.

Bits 00-15
Word 19 Channel 7 input data.
(00-17)

Words 20 thru 27 For factory use only.

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 Appendix L
CSA Hazardous Location

CSA Hazardous Location Approval Approbation d'utilisation dans des emplacements dangereux par la
CSA

CSA® certifies products for general use as well as for use in hazardous locations. La CSA® certifie les produits d'utilisation générale aussi bien que ceux qui
Actual CSA certification is indicated by the product label as shown below, and s'utilisent dans des emplacements dangereux. La certification CSA en vigueur
not by statements in any user documentation. est indiquée par l'étiquette du produit et non par des affirmations dans la
documentation à l'usage des utilisateurs.

Example of the CSA certification product Exemple d'étiquette de certification d'un produit par la CSA
label I I

To comply with CSA certification for use in hazardous locations, the following Pour satisfaire à la certification de la CSA dans des endroits dangereux, les
information becomes a part of the product literature for CSAĆcertified AllenĆBradley informations suivantes font partie intégrante de la documentation des produits
industrial control products. industriels de contrôle AllenĆBradley certifiés par la CSA.
• This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, • Cet équipement convient à l'utilisation dans des emplacements de Classe 1,
Groups A, B, C, D, or nonĆhazardous locations only. Division 2, Groupes A, B, C, D, ou ne convient qu'à l'utilisation dans des
• The products having the appropriate CSA markings (that is, Class I Division 2, endroits non dangereux.
Groups A, B, C, D), are certified for use in other equipment where the suitability • Les produits portant le marquage approprié de la CSA (c'est à dire, Classe 1,
of combination (that is, application or use) is determined by the CSA or the local Division 2, Groupes A, B, C, D) sont certifiés à l'utilisation pour d'autres
inspection office having jurisdiction. équipements où la convenance de combinaison (application ou utilisation) est
déterminée par la CSA ou le bureau local d'inspection qualifié.

Important: Due to the modular nature of a PLC® control system, the product with Important: Par suite de la nature modulaire du système de contrôle PLC®, le
the highest temperature rating determines the overall temperature code rating of a produit ayant le taux le plus élevé de température détermine le taux d'ensemble
PLC control system in a Class I, Division 2 location. The temperature code rating is du code de température du système de contrôle d'un PLC dans un emplacement
marked on the product label de Classe 1, Division 2. Le taux du code de température est indiqué sur l'étiquette
as shown. du produit.

Temperature code rating Taux du code de température

I I

Look for temperature code Le taux du code de

rating here température est indiqué ici

The following warnings apply to products having CSA certification for use in Les avertissements suivants s'appliquent aux produits ayant la certification CSA
hazardous locations. pour leur utilisation dans des emplacements dangereux.

ATTENTION: Explosion hazard Ċ AVERTISSEMENT: Risque d'explosion Ċ

• Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, • La substitution de composants peut rendre ce matériel

! Division 2.
• Do not replace components unless power has been switched
! inacceptable pour lesemplacements de Classe I, Division 2.
• Couper le courant ou s'assurer quel'emplacement est désigné
off or the area is known to be nonĆhazardous. non dangereux avant de remplacer lescomposants.
• Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched • Avant de débrancher l'équipement, couper le courant ou
off or the area is known to be nonĆhazardous. s'assurer que l'emplacement est désigné non dangereux.
• Do not disconnect connectors unless power has been switched • Avant de débrancher les connecteurs, couper le courant ou
off or the area is known to be nonĆhazardous. Secure any s'assurer que l'emplacement est reconnu non dangereux.
userĆsupplied connectors that mate to external circuits on an Attacher tous connecteurs fournis par l'utilisateur et reliés aux
AllenĆBradley product using screws, sliding latches, threaded circuits externes d'un appareil AllenĆBradley à l 'aide de vis,
connectors, or other means such that any connection can loquets coulissants, connecteurs filetés ou autres moyens
withstand a 15 Newton (3.4 lb.) separating force applied for a permettant aux connexions de résister à une force de
minimum of one minute. séparation de 15 newtons (3,4 lb. Ć 1,5 kg) appliquée pendant
au moins une minute.

Le sigle CSA est la marque déposée de l'Association des Standards pour le Canada.
PLC est une marque déposée de AllenĆBradley Company, Inc.
CSA logo is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association
PLC is a registered trademark of AllenĆBradley Company, Inc.

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 Index

A block transfer write, 3-1

accuracy, 1-5 BTR header

inputs only" and inputs/outputs", 5-3
alarms, 4-11 outputs only", 5-2
deadband, 4-12 bit/word descriptions, outputs only", 5-2
overrange, 4-12
underrange, 4-11 BTR header bit word descriptions, inputs
only" and inputs/outputs", 5-3

B
C
bit/word description
cables, 2-6
2 output/2 input module, D-2
2 output/6 input module, E-3, F-3 calibration
4 output/4 input module, G-3, H-3 block transfer read, 6-6
5 output/3 input module, J-3 block transfer write, 6-3
8 output module, C-3 input channel, 6-3
methods, 6-2
block transfer configuration block, 8 output
module, C-1 output channel, 6-7
tools, 6-1
block transfer configurations
0 out/8 in, B-1 catalog numbers, standard, 1-3
1 out/7 in, F-1 catalog numbers of modules, 1-3
2 out/2 in, D-1 channel configurations, 1-3
2 out/6 in, E-1
channel descriptions, module, 1-3
3 out/5 in, G-1
4 out/4 in, H-1 clamping, output channels, 4-9
5 out/3 in, J-1 communication, how data is transferred,
6 out/2 in, I-1 1-4
7 out/1 in, K-1 configuration, output, 4-16
8 out/0 in, C-1
configuration BTW, 3-1
block transfer programming, 3-1 2 output, 6 input module, E-1, F-1
block transfer read, 5-1 2 output/2 input module, D-1
bit/word descriptions, 2 output/2 input 4 output, 4 input module, G-1, H-1
modules, D-6 5 output/3 input module, J-1
bit/word descriptions, 2 output/6 input 6 output, 2 input module, I-1, I-3, K-1,
modules, E-7, F-7 K-3
bit/word descriptions, 4 output/4 input 8 input module, B-1
modules, G-6, G-7, H-6, H-7 bit/word description for 8 input module,
bit/word descriptions, 5 output/3 input B-3
modules, J-6, J-7
configuration data header, block transfer
bit/word descriptions, 6 output/2 input
write, 4-15
modules, I-6, I-8, K-6, K-7
bit/word descriptions, 8 input modules, configuration verification, 4-3
B-7 configurations, channel, 1-3
bit/word descriptions, 8 output modules,
connecting wiring, 2-6
C-6
BTR word assignments, 2 output/2 input
modules, D-5
BTR word assignments, 2 output/6 input
D
modules, E-6, F-6 data format, 4-3
BTR word assignments, 8 input module,
data table formats
B-5
2's complement binary, 4-5
BTR word assignments, 8 output
modules, C-5 4-digit BCD, 4-3
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default configuration, 3-2, 4-2 pre-installation considerations, 2-1

diagnostic indicators, 2-14 programming
diagnostics, indicators, 7-1 input, 4-19
output, 4-17
digital filtering, 4-13
programming example
PLC-3, 3-2
E PLC-5, 3-3

electrostatic damage, 2-2

European Union Directive compliance, 2-1 R
ramping, outputs, 4-10
F rate alarm, 4-13
real time sampling, 4-5
features, 1-2
5V input, 1-3 reference values, calibration, 6-4
general, 1-2 remote termination panel, connections, 2-8
RTD input, 1-3
remote termination panels, 2-6
thermocouple inputs, 1-2
reset state, 4-10
filtering, input, 4-13
reset value, 4-11
RTD, types, 4-15
G
grounding, 2-13
S
sample programs, 3-4
I data table file, 3-7
indicators PLC-3, 3-5
CAL/COM, 7-1 PLC-5, 3-6
operation during calibration, 6-3 scaling, 4-6
RUN/FLT, 7-1 scan time, 3-4
installation, of module, 2-3 sensors, connecting 4-wire, 2-10

M T
module configuration, 4-1 temperature scale, 4-3
module description, 1-1 thermocouple, types, 4-14
module installation, 2-3 troubleshooting
module location, 2-3 input channel status word, 7-4
output channel status word, 7-4
status reported by the module, 7-2
O with indicators, 7-2
output update BTW, 3-1
W
P wiring connections, channel, 2-9
power requirements, 2-2

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