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IC697BEM731
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IC697BEM731/734
GFK-0165G Bus Controller Module
August 1997
Bus Expansion Modules
Bus Controller Module (IC697BEM731/734)
datasheet GFK-0165G

Features a44715

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Thirty Drops per channel
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IC66* (IC660 or IC661) I/O Diagnostics
OK
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Redundant blocks, cables and CPUs supported CH 1 OK

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D Global Communications
D Hand Held Monitor Port
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BEM 731
IC66* LAN Communications BUS CONTROLLER

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MODULE OK

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1 CHANNEL

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CHANNEL 1 OK
Soft configuration by CPU NOT USED

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ON = OK

D Operation augmented by IC697 PLC Alarm Pro-

cessor function
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HAND HELD
MONITOR
CHANNEL 1

Functions
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MODULE FUNCTION
The IC66* Bus Controller (GBC/NBC) is available as a

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BUS
single channel controller. It occupies a single IC66* CONTROLLER
( 1 CHANNEL )

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PLC slot. The bus controller is configured by the MS-
DOS r or Windowsr programming software configu-

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Removal of terminal

rator function. IC66* Input/Output blocks are block breaks bus if

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external jumpers are
not applied as shown
scanned asynchronously by the bus controller and I/O

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CHANNEL 1
data is transferred to the CPU once per scan over the
SER 1 SER 1
backplane of the IC697 PLC rack.

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The bus controller also supports directed communica-

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SHIELD SHIELD
tions initiated by a PLC CPU Communication Service

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OUT IN

Request. In addition, it may be configured to perform

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global communications.

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NC NC
Faults reported by the bus controller are managed by

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the PLC Alarm Processor Function which time stamps

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and queues faults in a table.

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MODULE

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For applications requiring peer to peer information IC697BEM731C
LABEL
44A726758-11
transfer, the Bus Controller can serve as a communica-
tions node linking other devices (Bus Controllers,
PCIMs, and other IC66* devices) via the IC66* bus.
Such a network can provide communications be-
tween multiple PLCs and host computers.
In addition, messages called Datagrams can be trans-
These communications include transmitting global mitted in response to individual commands in the lad-
data from one CPU to another. The global data area is der logic. Datagrams can be sent from one device on
identified by MS-DOS or Windows configuration. the network to another, or broadcast to all devices on
After initialization, the specified data area is trans- the bus. IC66* LAN communications are supported
ferred between devices automatically and repetitively. throughout the IC69* PLC family.

r MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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Installation a42985

D Installation should not be attempted without refer-

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ring to the applicable PLC Installation Manual.

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D Make sure rack power is off.
D Install in rack. (See figure 1)
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The module should power up and blink the top LED
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MODULE OK
for about 5 seconds. When the diagnostics have com-

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CHANNEL 1 OK
pleted successfully the top LED stays. The middle NOT USED

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ON = OK
LED is turned ON when a valid configuration for the

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module has been received from the CPU, and the
HAND HELD
IC66* I/O bus operation has been verified. The bot-

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MONITOR
CHANNEL 1
tom LED is OFF under all conditions.

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MODULE FUNCTION

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PARALLEL a42786g BUS

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CONTROLLER
RACK 0 PROGRAMMER ( 1 CHANNEL )

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S P T B Removal of terminal

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U M C block breaks bus if
external jumpers are
or not applied as shown

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B
C CHANNEL 1

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SER 1 SER 1

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ONE

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METER SER 2 SER 2
IC66* I/O BUS (7500 FEET (2285 METERS) MAXIMUM)

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RACK 1

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SHIELD SHIELD
OUT IN

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IC66*
I/O BLOCK

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RACK 6 MODULE
NOTE IC697BEM731C

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LABEL

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TOTAL LENGTH OF ALL INTERCONNECTING
B G 44A726758-11
CABLES FROM BTM TO LAST BRM IS 50 FEET
R B (15 METERS) MAXIMUM. ALL RACKS MUST

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or BE AT SAME GROUND POTENTIAL
N (8 RACKS MAXIMUM).

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IC66* I/O BUS (7500 FEET

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(2285 METERS) MAXIMUM)
ONE
METER

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RACK 7

Figure 2. IC66 * Bus Controller Module User Details

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I/O TERMINATOR
(LAST RACK)
Note
LEGEND CPU
BRM
-
-
SELECTED CPU MODULE
BUS RECEIVER MODULE, BEM711
Refer to Figure 1, Bus Transmitter Module
BTM
GBC/NBC
-
-
BUS TRANSMITTER MODULE, BEM713
BUS CONTROLLER, BEM731/734
version IC697BEM713A must be installed to
PCM
PS
-
-
PROGRAMMABLE COPROCESSOR MODULE, PCM711
POWER SUPPLY, PWR710/711/724/748
the right of the GBC/NBC or any other
IC697 I/O modules. BTM version
IC697BEM713B can be installed as shown in
Figure 1. Typical PLC System Configuration the figure (next to the CPU).

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Removing a Module D Updates all outputs on the I/O blocks.

D Sends any command received from the CPU (for
The instructions below should be followed when re- example, Clear Circuit Fault) to the appropriate
moving a module from its slot in a rack. device.
D Grasp the board firmly at the top and bottom of The IC66* I/O bus scan is independent of the IC697
the board cover with your thumbs on the front of PLC CPU sweep. The PLC CPU sweep is shown be-
the cover and your fingers on the plastic clips on low.
the back of the cover.
D Squeeze the rack clips on the back of the cover
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with your fingers to disengage the clip from the BUS CONTROLLER CPU SWEEP
rack rail and pull the board firmly to remove it
from the backplane connector.
BUS INPUTS
D Slide the board along the card guide and remove it TOKEN AND UPDATE
INPUTS
from the rack. IN DIAGNOSTICS

LADDER
Bus Controller Operation LOGIC

OUTPUTS
Each IC66* I/O serial bus conveys data by passing a AND SEND
”token” among the devices on the bus. COMMANDS OUTPUTS
BUS
TOKEN
OUT PROGRAMMER
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COMMUNICATIONS
BUS WINDOW
CONTROLLER TOKEN PATH

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MESSAGES SYSTEM
COMMUNICATIONS
(DEVICE 31)
WINDOW

1 2 3 30

Figure 4. CPU Sweep

During the I/O service portions of the CPU sweep, the

Figure 3. Bus Scan Cycle Bus Controller:
During the bus scan, the Bus Controller: D Makes available to the CPU all discrete inputs and
D Receives all inputs from the I/O blocks. analog inputs.

D Receives any faults and sets diagnostic status refer- D Receives current outputs and new commands
ences for use of the PLC CPU when it is accessed from the CPU.
once each scan. D Reports its status and that of the serial bus.

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Communications Window labeled 44A730116-G02 for those cables with 75 ohm

impedance. Also supplied with each board are two
The Bus Controller can communicate with the CPU prefabricated plugs for termination of both 75 ohm
via the Communications window using these com- and 150 ohm cables at the last IC66* I/O block on the
mands: Serial bus. These plugs are labeled 44A713909-004 for
75 ohm termination and 44A713909-003 for 150 ohm
1 Pulse Test Outputs termination.
2 ReadConfiguration Using shielded, twisted pair cable, create a serial bus
connecting the Bus controller, I/O blocks, and other
3 WriteConfiguration
permanently-installed devices as shown in figure 5.
4 ReadDiagnostics
5 Clear Circuit Fault Caution
6 Clear All Circuit Faults
7 AssignMonitor All cable used for one serial bus must be
8 Enable/DisableOutputsGlobal of the same type, or the bus will not work.
9 Enable/DisableData Other busses connected to the same CPU may use
different types of cable (unless joined by a Bus
10 Switch BSM
Switching Module, as shown in figure 6). Cable speci-
11 Read Device fications are found in Table 2 . For applications using
12 Write Device Belden 9182 type cable, prefabricated cables are avail-
13 Dequeue Datagram able in 15 inch and 36 inch lengths for interconnection
of IC66* I/O blocks (not compatible with IC697 PLC
14 Send Datagram
IC66* Bus Controllers). One 75 ohm and one 150 ohm
15 Request Datagram Reply plug is included with each IC66* Bus Controller. See
the Ordering Information on page 7 .

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Hand Held Monitor Port (1PL)
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1PL
Port 1 PL is for the Hand Held Monitor Connection.

3PL
IC66* Bus Field Terminal Connections
(3PL) SINGLE CHANNEL (3PL)
(LAST DROP) (INTERMEDIATE DROP)
Connector 3 PL contains the necessary connection SER 1
12 6
SER 1
12 6
SER 1

points for the IC66* bus. SER 2 * SER 2 SER 2

11 5 11 5
The serial bus must be terminated at each end by its
SHLD IN 10 4 SHLD IN 10 4
characteristic impedance. If the Bus Controller is at SHLD OUT

the end of the bus, select the correct impedance for 9 3 9 3

the cable length and type, as shown in table 2. 8 2 8 2

Included with each board are two small packages con- 7 1 7 1

taining two resistors each. Use the resistors in the * USER INSTALLED TERMINATION RESISTOR
package labeled 44A730116-G01 for those cables with
150 ohm impedance. Use the resistors in the package Figure 5. Wiring Diagram

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Configuration Dual Serial Busses with a BSM

The module powers up with no assumed baud rate or
serial bus address. The MS-DOS or Windows pro-
gramming software configurator function defaults
these to 153.6K baud standard and serial bus address
of 31. After a valid configuration has been stored to
the system, the PLC CPU transfers the configured
baud rate and serial bus address to the module at the
conclusion of the store and each time the Bus Control-
ler is power cycled.
For some applications, a dual serial bus may be used
to provide a backup communications path. Bus
Switching Modules (BSMs) connect bus stubs contain-
ing a few IC66* I/O blocks with two serial busses,
each with its own Bus Controller(s) or PCIM mod-
ule(s). Blocks on a stub are connected using short
lengths of non-terminated cable.
* a44796
CPU CPU

Setting the Bus Controller Baud Rate BUS BUS * CPU REDUNDANCY
INTERFACE INTERFACE REQUIRES EXTERNAL
The default baud rate is set at 153.6 Kbaud (standard). MODULE MODULE COMMUNICATION FOR
DATA EXCHANGE AND
This rate supports an IC66* I/O bus up to 2000 feet in CPU SYNCHRONIZATION
length. For greater distances the baud rate may be
selected from the table below to support an IC66* I/O BUS A

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bus up to 7500 feet in length. (153.6 Kbaud Extended BUS B

has additional delays between messages to support a

longer bus length.)
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Caution ÏÏÏÏÏÏÏÏ
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BSM

Select the same baud rate for the Bus Con-

troller as that used for other devices on BSM
CONTROLLER UP TO 7
the bus. The bus will not operate unless all MORE BLOCKS
BLOCK
devicesare set to the same baud rate.
Figure 6. Dual Bus System
Table 1. IC66* Bus Length vs. Baud Rate
See Reference 4 for other redundant configurations.

Maximum IC66*
Baud Rate I/O Bus Length Monitoring Bus Status
(K baud) (Feet) To display serial bus status, set the Hand Held Moni-
153.6 Standard 2000 tor to Monitor mode and attach to PL1. From the
153.6 Extended 3500 Block/Bus Status screen, press F4 (Bus).
76.8 4500
S E R I A L B U S S T A T S
38.4 7500
A C T V D E V I C E S =
S C A N T I M E = mS
Other baud rates may be configured with the MS-
DOS or WIndows configuration software. In a dual bus system, cable length and block place-
ment should be planned well. Before installing blocks
or cabling for a system using BSMs, read the Bus
Setting the Serial Bus Address Switching Module Data Sheet (GFK-0072).
The default serial bus address is 31. Other serial bus Dual busses are supported by two busses in different
addresses may be assigned with the MS-DOS or Win- CPUs. The IC697 PLC will not support redundant
dows programming software configuration function. busses in separate bus controllers in the same CPU.

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Table 2. IC66* Bus Cable Specifications

Terminating Re-
sistor –10% to Number of Dielectric Ambient Maximum Length Cable Run,
Cable # Outer +20% Conductors Voltage Temp. feet/meters at baud rate
& Make Diameter .5 Watt Installation /AWG Rating Rating 153.6s 153.6e 76.8 38.4
(B)9182 .350in. 150 ohms In conduit 2 / #22 30v 60_C 2000ft 3500ft 4500ft 7500ft
(A)9B23 8.89mm (.329 mm2) 606m 1061m 1364m 2283m•
(C)4596
(B)89128 .322in 150 ohms In plenum 2 / #22 150v 200_C 2000ft 3500ft 4500ft 7500ft
8.18mm No conduit (.329 mm2) 606m 1061m 1364m 2283m•
(B) .270in 120 ohms Double 2 / #24 30v 80_C 1000ft 1500ft 2500ft 3500ft
6.86mm Shields (.199 mm2) 303m 455m 758m 1061m•
(B)9207 .330in 100 ohms In conduit 2 / #20 300v 80_C 1500ft 2500ft 3500ft 6000ft
8.38mm (.519mm2) 455m 758m 1061m 1818m•
(B)89207 .282in 100 ohms In plenum 2 / #20 150v 200_C 1500ft 2500ft 3500ft 6000ft
(A)4794 7.16mm No conduit (.519 mm2) 455m 758m 1061m 1818m•
(B)9815 .330in 100 ohms Direct 2 / #20 1500ft 2500ft 3500ft 6000ft
8.38mm burial (.519 mm2) 455m 758m 1061m 1818m•
(B)9855 .315in 100 ohms In conduit 4 (2 pair) 150v 60_C 1200ft 1700ft 3000ft 4500ft
8.00mm #22 (.329 364m 516m 909m 1364m•
mm2)
(B)89696 .274in 100 ohms In plenum 4 (2 pair) 150v 200_C 1200ft 1700ft 3000ft 4500ft
(B)89855 6.96mm No con- #22 (.329 364m 516m 909m 1364m•
duit fire re- mm2)
sist
(B)9463 .243in 75ohms In conduit 2 / #20 150v 60_C 800ft 1500ft 2500ft 3500ft
(A)9814 6.17mm (.519 mm2) 242m 455m 758m 1061m
(B)9302 .244in 75 ohms In conduit 4 (2 pair) 300v 80_C 200ft 500ft 1200ft 2500ft
6.20mm #22 (.329 30m 152m 333m 758m
mm2)

Notes: A = Alpha, B = Belden, C = Consolidated

• Limited to 16 taps at 38.4 K baud.

Table 3. References

Reference Title
1 ProgrammingSoftware User ’s Manual
2 Programmable Controller Reference Manual
3 Programmable Controller Installation Manual
4 Bus Controller User ’s Manual

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Table 4. Specifications for IC697BEM731/734 [

Current required from 5V Bus 1.3 amps

VME System designed to support the VME standard C.1
[ Refer to GFK-0867B, or later for product standards and general specifications. For installations requiring
compliance to more stringent requirements (for example, FCC or European Union Directives), refer to
InstallationRequirements for Conformance to Standards.

Table 5. Ordering Information

Description Catalog Number

IC660/IC661Bus Controller IC697BEM731
IC697BEM734
Communications Cable (Belden 9182 type)
15 inch, qty. 3 IC660BLC001
36 inch, qty. 1 IC660BLC003
Bus TerminatorPlugs
150 ohm, qty. 4 IC660BLM506
75 ohm, qty. 4 IC660BLM508

Note: For Conformal Coat option, or Low Temperature Testing option please
consult the factory for price and availability.

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