Rockwell-automation 2706-M1 MESSAGEVIEW 421 HARDWARE MANUAL User Manual

UserManualMessageView421 DisplayTerminalsType 421D,421N,421FAllen-Bradley

1–3Terminal OverviewPublication 2706–816The following illustrations show the major features of theMessageView 421D terminals (Catalog Nos. 2706-M1D1 a

6–7Remote I/O and RS-232 ConnectionsPublication 2706–816To another MessageView terminalDB-9 Connector (Female)(DCE)DB-9 Connector (Female)(DCE)1234567

6–8 Remote I/O and RS-232 ConnectionsPublication 2706–816To a DCE Device DB-9 ConnectorDB-9 Connector (Female)(DCE)DB-9 Connector123456789123456789123

6–9Remote I/O and RS-232 ConnectionsPublication 2706–816To a DCE Device DB-25 connectorDB-9 Connector (Female)(DCE)DB-25 Connector12345678912345678983

6–10 Remote I/O and RS-232 ConnectionsPublication 2706–816To an Allen-Bradley 6120 Serial PortDB-9 Connector (Female)(DCE)DB-25 Connector(DTE)12345678

6–11Remote I/O and RS-232 ConnectionsPublication 2706–816To an Allen-Bradley Bar Code Gun (Catalog No. 2755-G3D)DB-9 Connector (Female)(DCE)DB-9 Conne

6–12 Remote I/O and RS-232 ConnectionsPublication 2706–816To an Allen-Bradley PLC ASCII I/O Module (Catalog No. 1771-DA)DB-9 Connector (Female)(DCE)12

6–13Remote I/O and RS-232 ConnectionsPublication 2706–816To an Allen-Bradley SLC BASIC Module(Catalog No. 1746-BAS)RS-232 Peripheral Port(DTE)12345678

6–14 Remote I/O and RS-232 ConnectionsPublication 2706–816MessageView Terminal With Multiple Slave DevicesCatalog Nos. 2706-M1D1, -M1N1, M1F1 with FRN

6–15Remote I/O and RS-232 ConnectionsPublication 2706–816A MessageView terminal (Catalog No. 2706-M1D1, -M1N1,-M1F1) connects to any Allen-Bradley 177

Chapter 7Publication 2706–816Tr oubleshooting andMaintenanceThis chapter covers the following topics:• Using the Troubleshooting Chart• Terminal Statu

1–4 Terminal OverviewPublication 2706–816Back ViewBottom View➀ ➁➂➃➄➅➇➆Item Description1 Terminal Power Port for 24V DC input. Accepts 18 to 30V DC.2 R

7–2 Troubleshooting and MaintenancePublication 2706–816Problem Probable Cause(s) Corrective Action(s)The terminal does not power up. 1. Improper conne

7–3Troubleshooting and MaintenancePublication 2706–816The MessageView terminal has two LEDs which function asterminal status indicators. These two ind

7–4 Troubleshooting and MaintenancePublication 2706–816To clean the display window:1. Disconnect DC power from the terminal at the power source.2. Usi

7–5Troubleshooting and MaintenancePublication 2706–816The MessageView contains a small lithium battery used by the realtime clock, and to maintain app

7–6 Troubleshooting and MaintenancePublication 2706–816A MessageView Terminal is protected by an internal fuse. Twoconditions that can cause a fuse to

Appendix APublication 2706-816ElectricalSupply Voltage (Recommended) 24 VDCSupply Voltage Range 18 – 30 VDCPower Consumption 20 Watts

SpecificationsA–2Publication 2706-816VFD DisplaySize (all terminals): inches1.06 (H) x 4.27 (W)26.9 (H) x 108.5 (W)mmPixelsC a acte s26.9 (H) x 108.5

Appendix BPublication 2706-816 This appendix covers the following topics:• Messages that may be displayed during terminal operation•

Terminal MessagesB–2Publication 2706-816Status and Warning Messages.T Terminal System Message: Type: Means: Recommended Action Is:Aux. port in MB Mode

Terminal Messages B–3Publication 2706-816Terminal System Message: Recommended Action Is:Means:Type:PLC in Program Mode Comm Status PLC is not ready to

1–5Terminal OverviewPublication 2706–816The following illustrations show the major features of theMessageView 421N terminals (Catalog No. 2706-M1N1 an

Terminal MessagesB–4Publication 2706-816Terminal Power-Up Self Test Number Descriptions .U Test Number Power-Up Self Test Description Recommended Acti

GlossaryG–1Publication 2706-816 – November 1996GlossaryNote: A word or words in bold face in an entry has its own entry inthis Glossary. A – Address

GlossaryG–2Publication 2706-816 – November 1996 C – Controller – A device that controls a MessageView terminal byTriggering messages and providing da

GlossaryG–3Publication 2706-816 – November 1996 E – EEPROM (Flash) – Acronym for Electrically ErasableProgrammable Read Only Memory. A MessageView te

GlossaryG–4Publication 2706-816 – November 1996 I – Inverse Video – A Message or part of a message that is emphasizedby having its colors reversed in

GlossaryG–5Publication 2706-816 – November 1996 M – Master Device – A device which controls one or more SlaveDevices. It sends Messages to be display

GlossaryG–6Publication 2706-816 – November 1996 P – Parameter – A characteristic of a device or system that is definedas part of its set-up. For inst

GlossaryG–7Publication 2706-816 – November 1996 RS-232 – A serial link for transmitting data to and from the RS-232port of a MessageView terminal. All

GlossaryG–8Publication 2706-816 – November 1996 V – Variable – A number or an array of characters whose value in amessage displayed by the MessageVie

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1–6 Terminal OverviewPublication 2706–816Back ViewBottom View➀ ➁➂➃➄➅➇➆Item Description1 Terminal Power Port for 24V DC input. Accepts 18 to 30V DC.2 R

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MessageView 421D & 421NCUTOUT TEMPLATECutout Must Not ExceedOutside of Line

MessageView 421F TerminalCUTOUT TEMPLATECutout Must Not ExceedOutside of LineTOP FRONTIMPORTANT:This template has a Top, Bottom, Left and Right side.M

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1–7Terminal OverviewPublication 2706–816The following illustrations show the major features of theMessageView 421F terminals (Catalog No. 2706-M1F1 an

1–8 Terminal OverviewPublication 2706–816Back ViewBottom View➀➁➂➃➄➅➇➆ItemDescription1 Terminal Power Port for 24V DC input. Accepts 18 to 30V DC.2 RS-

1–9Terminal OverviewPublication 2706–816RS-232 PortMessageView 421 terminals have a standard RS-232 port.RS-232 PortUse the RS-232 port to:• download/

1–10 Terminal OverviewPublication 2706–816An application design engineer creates applications for theMessageView terminal using the MessageBuilder Con

1–11Terminal OverviewPublication 2706–816AccessoriesItem Description Catalog No.MessageBuilder SoftwareUse MessageBuilder Software to create applicati

Chapter 2Publication 2706–816 This chapter covers the following topics:• How to connect DC power• Power-up sequence• Terminal reset• Front

Because of the variety of uses for the products described in thispublication, those responsible for the application and use of thiscontrol equipment m

2–2 Initial SetupPublication 2706–8162. Secure the DC power wires to the removeable terminal block viathe terminal block screws.!ATTENTION: Improper w

2–3Initial SetupPublication 2706–816When power is first applied to the MessageView terminal or theterminal is reset, the terminal performs its Power-O

2–4 Initial SetupPublication 2706–816Note: A 421D terminal used as a slave device does not need anapplication downloaded to it. The blank application

2–5Initial SetupPublication 2706–816From time to time messages appear on the display that are notgenerated by the application. They:• provide terminal

Chapter 3Publication 2706–816Fr ont Panel EditorThis chapter covers the following topics:• Functions of the Front Panel Editor (FPE)• Accessing the Fr

3–2 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816Access the Front Panel Editor by simultaneously pressing the up and down arrow keys on the terminal keypad

3–3Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816The first item on the menu is the “Change Port To:”. This menu itemtoggles the RS-232 port configurations bet

3–4 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816This display indicates that the RS-232 port is configured tocommunicate with an auxiliary device in the syst

3–5Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816This menu item allows the terminal operator to view and if necessaryto modify the communication parameters us

3–6 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816This table lists the Remote I/O parameters.Remote I/O Parameters DescriptionRack Number Displays the current

Publication 2706-816Chapter 1MessageView 421 Terminal Types 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intended Uses 1–2. . . . . . . . . . .

3–7Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816To view or edit RS-232 auxiliary device parameters in a RIOterminal:1. Select Auxiliary Device Communication

3–8 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816ASCII Triggering or Slave Device communicationThe RS-232 port is connected to an ASCII Triggering controllin

3–9Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–8164. Press Ack to exit to the FPE menu.You can choose when and how the values in the logic controller areset

3–10 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–8162. Use the up or down arrow keys to toggle between theoptions.• Enabled: the terminal sends values at p

3–11Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816Important: One option was selected by the application designerwhen the application was created. If you need

3–12 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816The Terminal Setup option on the Front Panel Editor (FPE) menuallows you to select setup options and modes

3–13Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816Startup MessageThe Startup Message is the first message displayed at initial terminalpowerup or reset. The d

3–14 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816Background MessageThe Background Message is displayed when no other message isactive. The default backgroun

3–15Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816Debug ModeIn Debug Mode the terminal displays only message numbers asmessages are triggered. Use Debug Mode

3–16 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816Simulate Message featureThe Simulate feature runs an application without being physicallyconnected to a con

Table of Contentstoc–iiPublication 2706-816Data Scaling 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acknowledgi

3–17Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816To specify the Simulate Start/Stop message numbers:1. Select Simulate Parameters from the Terminal Setup sub

3–18 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816To specify the Simulate Mode1. Select Simulate Mode from the Terminal Setup submenu andpress the Enter key

3–19Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816Password Enable/DisableA password provides a means of restricting access to the Front PanelEditor of the Mes

3–20 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816Display BrightnessThe display can be set to different brightness levels. You may preferto have a different

3–21Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–8162. Use the up or down arrow keys to select an availablesetting:Rate Selected Speed (approximate)NoneEven

3–22 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–8162. Use the up or down arrow keys to highlight a test.3. Press the Enter key to run the highlighted tes

3–23Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816To perform the Com Ports TestThis tests the RS-232 port. The RIO port (if present) is tested in theCommunica

3–24 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–8162. Press the Ack key to return to the Self Tests submenu.3. Press Ack again to return to the FPE menu.To

3–25Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816To perform the RAM TestThis tests the validity of the terminal’s RAM memory. The HistoricalEvent Stack, mess

3–26 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816To perform the Clock TestThis tests the validity of the Real Time Clock (RTC) in the terminal.The RTC is us

Table of Contents toc–iiiPublication 2706-816Appendix AAppendix BSpecificationsTerminal MessagesGlossaryIndex

3–27Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816To perform the Communication Card TestThis verifies the communication connection between the internalMain Lo

3–28 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816To perform the HE Stack TestThis tests the validity of the Historical Event Stack. See Page 3–29for a discu

3–29Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816The terminal can create an Historical Event (HE) Stack which is alog of selected triggered messages, includi

3–30 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816To view the contents of the Historical Event Stack1. Select Historical Event Stack from the Front Panel Edi

3–31Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816The example below shows the Frequency of Occurrence View.51) 4, Topic 1, Allen–Bra2) dley, 09/20/95, 08:493)

3–32 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–8162. Use the up or down arrow keys to scroll through the HEStack.Note: Hold down the or keys to scroll

3–33Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816The Date/Time option on the Front Panel Editor menu allows you toset the date and time of the terminal’s Rea

3–34 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816Certain useful aspects of the MessageView terminal may be checkedusing the System Status menu on the Front

3–35Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816To check the boot code status:This displays the version of the embedded boot code.1. Highlight Boot Status a

3–36 Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816To check the fault diagnostic LED:This displays the status of the Fault LED. Its location on the back ofthe

Publication 2706–816  This preface explains the layout of the manual. You will learn about:• Contents of this manual• Intended a

3–37Front Panel EditorPublication 2706–816To check the application size:This displays the size of the current application.1. Highlight Application Siz

Chapter 4Publication 2706–816 This chapter covers the following topics:• Application information• Messages with ASCII Display varia

4–2 Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816Message contentsMessages and their contents are displayed when triggered by acontroller. Messages may cont

4–3Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816Numeric display variables may have:• leading zeros• maximum of 4 decimal places (for example, 0.1234)• fixe

4–4 Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816The application determines the maximum length of the ASCII entryfield, from 1 to 32 characters.A MessageVi

4–5Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816Selecting a Numeric Entry VariableA message is initially displayed with the entry variable highlighted.If t

4–6 Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–8163. Note: If you enter a value outside the range set for that variable,an error message appears:Value Not i

4–7Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816Display variablesMessageView terminals provide automatic rounding and truncatingof scaled numeric data for

4–8 Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816After being triggered, messages configured for the Historical Event(HE) Stack are logged into a history fi

4–9Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816The MessageView 421F terminals (Catalog No. 2706-M1F1 and-M1F) support 16 function keys [F1] to [F16] on th

Using this ManualP–2Publication 2706–816You do not require any special knowledge to operate theMessageView terminal. Before running an application,

4–10 Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816The MessageBuilder Configuration Software assigns one of theseoperations and modes to each function key.

4–11Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816Latched Function KeysLatched function keys remain in a changed state after being pressed.The latched funct

4–12 Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816Messages with enabled function keys are terminated by:• pressing an enabled function key (non-jog)• press

4–13Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816The controller logic program controls the LED by clearing or settingthe bit at the indicator tag address.

4–14 Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816A slave terminal has no processing ability. When the master devicesends it a message, the slave displays

4–15Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816Field 1: Optional Control ByteThis is an optional field which indicates the text size of the slavedmessage

4–16 Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816Note: An embedded Carriage Return control character (decimal 13)is not allowed in the ASCII Text portion

4–17Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816Field 5: Line Number ByteThe Line Number Byte indicates the display line on which themessage will appear.

4–18 Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816Follow this procedure to set up a 421D terminal as a slave:1. Connect the master device to the MessageVie

4–19Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816MessageView terminals without daughterboards (Catalog Numbers2706-M1D, -M1N, or -M1F) are controlled by AS

Chapter 1Publication 2706–816Terminal OverviewThis chapter covers the following topics:• MessageView 421 Terminal types• Intended uses• 421D Terminal

4–20 Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816Send data to a display variable with [Ctrl-V]Used by the ASCII Triggering device to send data to a specif

4–21Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816Example: [Ctrl-U]7\ 22[CR]• The terminal at node #22 unlatches function key #7. The terminalthen sends a C

4–22 Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816Example: [Ctrl-K]75[CR]• The terminal displayed message #75, which was defined as anacknowledgeable messa

4–23Running ApplicationsPublication 2706–816Report the HE Stack status with [Ctrl-H]Used by the terminal to report that the Historical Event Stack is

Chapter 5Publication 2706–816Installing the MessageV iewTerminalThis chapter covers the following topics:• Enclosures• Equipment required• Mounting di

5–2 Installing the MessageView TerminalPublication 2706–816MessageView 421F Mounting Dimensions6.98 in.(177.3 mm)9.49 in.(243.6 mm)2.96 in.(128.5 mm)2

5–3Installing the MessageView TerminalPublication 2706–816MessageView 421D and 421N Mounting Dimensions9.49 in.(243.6 mm)5.14 in.(128.5 mm)2.96 in.(12

5–4 Installing the MessageView TerminalPublication 2706–816Make sure that you leave adequate room for mounting and air flow. All TerminalsLeave 1 inch

5–5Installing the MessageView TerminalPublication 2706–816Use the full size templates at the end of this manual to mark thecutout dimensions. The foll

5–6 Installing the MessageView TerminalPublication 2706–816MessageView 421D and 421N Terminal Cutout Dimensions8.22 in.(208.8 mm)3.86 in.(98 mm)4.254

1–2 Terminal OverviewPublication 2706–816All MessageView 421 terminals:• require a 24V DC power source• have a 128 x 32 pixel Vacuum Florescent Displa

5–7Installing the MessageView TerminalPublication 2706–816!ATTENTION: Disconnect all electrical power from the panel beforemaking cutout. Make sure

5–8 Installing the MessageView TerminalPublication 2706–8165. Tighten the mounting nuts alternately until the terminal is heldfirmly against the panel

5–9Installing the MessageView TerminalPublication 2706–816To connect DC power to the terminal:1. Unplug the 3-position removeable terminal block from

5–10 Installing the MessageView TerminalPublication 2706–8164. Plug the removeable terminal block into the Terminal Power Port.!ATTENTION: Explosion H

Chapter 6Publication 2706–816Remote I/O and RSĆ232ConnectionsThis chapter covers the following topics:• Wiring and safety guidelines• Communication po

6–2 Remote I/O and RS-232 ConnectionsPublication 2706–816MessageView terminals with Catalog No. 2706-M1D, -M1N, -M1Fhave an RS-232 port. MessageView t

6–3Remote I/O and RS-232 ConnectionsPublication 2706–816To connect the MessageView terminal to a Remote I/O scanner, usecable Catalog No. 1770-CD (equ

6–4 Remote I/O and RS-232 ConnectionsPublication 2706–816To connect a personal computer to the RS-232 port of theMessageView terminal, use a 10 foot (

6–5Remote I/O and RS-232 ConnectionsPublication 2706–816To Allen-Bradley Dataliner DL10DB-9 Connector (Female)(DCE)123456789123456789TXDRXDCommonCTSRT

6–6 Remote I/O and RS-232 ConnectionsPublication 2706–816To Allen-Bradley Dataliner DL40ShieldDB-9 Connector (Female)(DCE)DB-9 Connector (Female)(DCE)