Installation and Setup
CIFX-Profinet® Option
For Telesis Laser Marking Systems
This document contains installation and setup data for the Telesis®
Profinet® IO using a CIFX-PCIe® (express) card. This option allows
the marking system controller to communicate with remote
devices in an Ethernet environment. The example used in the
Document is Siemens Profinet using Step 7 interface.
Document No. 85857D
Telesis Technologies, Inc.
28181 River Drive
P.O. Box 1000
Circleville, Ohio 43113
CIFX-Profinet Option
Foreword
Telesis Technologies, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as Telesis) reserves the right to change the information
and specifications contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should consult Telesis to
determine whether such changes have been made.
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including but not limited to lost profits, arising out of, or relating to this document or the information it
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of Sale. Telesis makes no other warranties, expressed or implied, including and without limitation,
warranties as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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Safety Summary
The following formats are used throughout this documentation to advise you of hazards associated with the
marking system.
Notification of hazards or unsafe practices that will result
in serious personal injury or death.
Notification of hazards or unsafe practices that could
result in serious personal injury or death.
Notification of hazards or unsafe practices that could
result in product damage or minor personal injury.
Information to help clarify a task, action, or concept.
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Contents
Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Hardware Platform ........................................................................................................... 1
PROFINET-IO Slave .......................................................................................................... 1
PROFINET-IO Cyclic Output Data ....................................................................................... 2
PROFINET-Cyclic Input Data .............................................................................................. 2
Adding CIFX Profinet to a new System .......................................................................................... 3
CIFX Driver Setup ............................................................................................................ 3
Board Installation .................................................................................................... 3
Driver Installation .................................................................................................... 3
SYCON.net Installation and Setup for Merlin II LS ................................................................ 3
Installation ............................................................................................................. 3
SYCON.net Configuration .......................................................................................... 4
Using Pre-Installed CIFX Profinet .................................................................................................. 8
Replacing board on CIFX-PNIO system .......................................................................................... 8
SYCON.net Configuration .......................................................................................... 8
Merlin II LS Application Setup ..................................................................................................... 12
Properties ..................................................................................................................... 12
Additional CIFX Information ............................................................................................ 12
Merlin II LS Interface Setup ............................................................................................ 13
General Tab .......................................................................................................... 13
Maintenance Tab ................................................................................................... 13
Merlin II LS Telesis PNIO Device Mapping ................................................................................... 14
PROFINET IO Cyclic Output Data ...................................................................................... 14
PROFINET IO Cyclic Input Data ........................................................................................ 14
Merlin II LS Message Types for Pass-Through Service ......................................................... 16
Merlin Touch (TMC600) Application Setup ................................................................................... 17
Properties ..................................................................................................................... 17
Additional CFIX Information ............................................................................................ 17
Merlin Touch (TMC600) Interface Setup ............................................................................ 18
Cifx Tab................................................................................................................ 18
EtherNet/IP Tab .................................................................................................... 18
Maintenance Tab ................................................................................................... 19
Merlin Touch (TMC600) Telesis PNIO Device Mapping ................................................................. 20
PROFINET IO Cyclic Output Data ...................................................................................... 20
PROFINET IO Cyclic Input Data ........................................................................................ 20
TMC600 Message Types for Pass-Through Service .............................................................. 22
PNIO Device ................................................................................................................................ 23
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Overview
Hardware Platform
The optional Telesis CIFX-PNIO PC Card uses the CIFX-50E PCI Express® Card for external PCs or the CIFX-90E
Mini-PCI Express® Card for embedded PCs provided by Hilscher Communication Solutions. The card can be
configured using software and drivers developed by Hilscher and provided on the Telesis CIFX-PNIO software kit.
Throughout this document, the term “Telesis controller”
refers to the TMC600 controller or the Merlin II LS-based
laser marking software controllers.
PROFINET-IO Slave
The Telesis PNIO device is a non-profile device. For Cyclic I/O data exchange, one input data slot and one output
data slot is implemented. The bytes of data associated with these slots are mapped to data within this device.
Acyclic data exchange is not implemented.
PROFINET-IO cyclic messaging is a producer/consumer relationship where the server produces an input data
packet at given intervals and the client produces an output packet at given intervals.
The PNIO device contains an internal Extended Protocol serial client that exchanges data with the Telesis
controller. The current data is buffered inside the PNIO device. Data received via PROFINET-IO updates the
internal output buffer and results in Extended Protocol data being sent to the Telesis controller. Data received
from the Telesis controller updates the internal input buffer and is produced via PROFINET-IO at the next
production interval.
Some of the data being transferred is more acyclic in nature, with explicit request/response pairings. This is
implemented in a message pass-through service. To transport these types of messages via the PNIO cyclic data
exchange, a Message ID Field is implemented. When the PLC changes the Message ID field in the PNIO output
data, it is an indication to the PNIO device that the remaining Message Type and data contains a new Extended
Protocol request to be sent to the Telesis Controller.
When the Extended Protocol response is received, the response data is “passed through” to the PLC. The PNIO
device changes its Response Message ID field in the PNIO input data as an indication to the PLC that a response
is available via the Response Message Type, Response ACK field, and Response Message Data.
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PROFINET-IO Cyclic Output Data
This output packet, which is consumed by the card, consists of the following data items:
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•
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Outputs:
3 bytes
Message ID:
1 byte
Message Type:
1 byte
Message Data:
up to 251 bytes
The card retrieves the outputs from the fieldbus and stores it in its internal memory. Then an application can
request this output image from the card using the CIFX driver. The Message ID, Message Type, and Message
Data are used in the Message Pass-Through Service.
PROFINET-Cyclic Input Data
This input packet, which is produced by the card, consists of the following data items:
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•
•
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Error Status:
3 bytes
Machine Status:
4 bytes
Inputs:
2 bytes
Input:
1 byte
Response Message ID
1 byte
Response Message Type 1 byte
Response Message ACK
1 byte
Response Message Data up to 243 bytes
The card receives the inputs from an application using the CIFX driver and stores it in its internal memory. Then
it sends the input image to the fieldbus. The Response Message ID, Response Message Type, Response Message
ACK, and Response Message Data are used in the Message Pass-Through Service.
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Adding CIFX Profinet to a new System
If a CIFX Profinet application is being added to a new system or for a first time to an existing system, the
following board, driver, and SYCON.net application must be completed. It is recommended a qualified person
perform the board installation. Note: If a kit for embedded PCs is to be installed outside of Telesis, please
contact Telesis Technical services for details.
CIFX Driver Setup
Board Installation
If the CIFX-PNIO was installed by Telesis, do not proceed
with driver installation.
If the kit for non-embedded PCs is purchased after and is installed outside of Telesis, the purchaser must be sure
an empty PCIe slot is open and available on the PC. Only qualified personnel should install the CIFX- EIP PCIe
card to the PC.
Refer to the supplied CD for details and description for the board assembly and safety warnings. With the CD file
open, go to Documents > PC cards CIFX > EN (English) > CIFX50E or PCI90E.
Driver Installation
The Telesis CIFX-PNIO software kit includes a USB stick.
If the PC is not embedded, insert the stick into the PC. If the PC is embedded, insert the stick in the back of the
controller.
Open the files on the stick and complete the following steps:
1.
Double-click Communication-Solutions.
2.
In the application window, click Driver, Software, and Tools > Install cifx/netJACK Device Driver.
3.
Follow the on-screen prompts to install the CIFX driver. This driver is a software-first driver, which means
the card does not need to be installed on the PC to install the driver.
SYCON.net Installation and Setup for Merlin II LS
Installation
If necessary install the SYCON.net Configuration software package: Do not attempt to install if already
installed.
1. In the Telesis CIFX-PNIO software kit USB files, double-click Communication-Solutions.
2. In the application window, click Install SYCON.net Configuration Software.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Some windows may pop up behind the Main window.
Refer to the task bar at the bottom for any hidden open
pop ups.
A user Account control window may pop up in the task bar.
Select Yes if it does.
4. Close Adobe Flash Player and continue to SYCON.net Configuration
Do not shut down or restart the system without running
Sycon for the first time.
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SYCON.net Configuration
To begin setup and configuration of the card on the Merlin II LS:
1.
From the Start menu, run SYCON.net.
2.
Acknowledge and complete any sign-on or password creation screens.
To begin setup and configuration of the card on the TMC600:
1.
From the TMC600 Boot Loader, click the SYCON button
2.
Acknowledge any sign-on screens.
Complete Configuration:
1.
Create a new project, and save the project by clicking File > Save As a filename of your choosing.
2.
On the right side of the netDevice pane, browse to PROFINET IO > Gateway/Stand-Alone Slave.
3.
Click and drag the CIFX-RE/PNS icon with the largest version number to the center of the file folder
icon in the NetProject pane or in the NetDevice pane on the project line (see below).
Drop CIFXRE/PNS
device on
the line.
4.
Double-click the device that appeared at the previous step.
5.
The Configuration window below will open:
 In the Navigation Area, navigate to Settings > Device Assignment.
 In the Device Assignment view, find the device, click its checkbox, and click Apply to assign the driver
to the device.
Note: If no device is available, select All from the Device selection list.
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In the Navigation Area of the Configuration window:
 Navigate to Settings > Firmware Download.
 In the Firmware Download view, click Browse and navigate to Firmware > CIFX folder in the Telesis
CIFX-PNIO software kit on the USB stick supplied by Telesis, and open the file cifxpns.nxf.
 Once opened click Download to download the new firmware to the device. This must be done before
any configuration can be downloaded to the device.
 When the download is complete, click OK to save changes.
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8.
Double-click the device.
On the Configuration window:
 In the Navigation Area, navigate to Settings > Device Assignment.
 In the Device Assignment view, find the device PROFINET-IO IO Device, click its checkbox, and click
Apply to assign the driver to the device.
Note: If no device is available, select All from the Device selection list.
9.
In the Navigation Area of the Configuration window, navigate to Configuration > Modules.
10. In the Modules view, manually add 4 input and 4 output modules to the card configuration. Note: The
Sycon Modules must be configured exactly as the modules in the PLC hardware or the system will not
work. To do so:
1) Click the Add Module button.
5) Click the Add Module button.
Click in the 1 byte box and select 64-byte output.
Click in the 1 byte box and select 64-byte input.
2) Click the Add Module button.
6) Click the Add Module button.
Click in the 1 byte box and select 64-byte output.
Click in the 1 byte box and select 64-byte input.
3) Click the Add Module button.
7) Click the Add Module button.
Click in the 1 byte box and select 64-byte output.
Click in the 1 byte box and select 64-byte input.
4) Click the Add Module button.
8) Click the Add Module button.
Click in the 1 byte box and select 64-byte output
Click in the 1 byte box and select 64-byte input.
9) Click Apply to save changes
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11. To display the address offsets for each Input and Output module, navigate to Configuration > Address
Table in the Navigation Area. These are the addresses needed to interface to the system.
12. To view the GSDML file associated with the assigned device, navigate to Description > GSDML Viewer
in the Navigation Area. The file path for the GSDML file displays in the File name text box. . No action is
needed at this time. This file will be needed when Profinet is used.
Manually locate the GSDM file with File Explorer and use for PLC setup.
File Path here
Note: Refer to the Hilscher documentation included with the Telesis CIFX-PNIO software kit for more
information about the remaining Configuration views.
13. Once the device is configured in the software, click OK to close the Configuration window.
14. Right-click the device and click Download to download the configuration to the device.
15. Save any project changes in the folder of your choice.
16. Close SYCON.net application.
Failure to Download the configuration will result in
improper setup and no PNIO communications.
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Using Pre-Installed CIFX Profinet
If the CIFX-PNIO was ordered with a new system, the CIFX-PNIO PCI card option will be installed at Telesis
before shipment. The CIFX board and driver installation will be completed and SYCON.net application will already
be installed and configured. Do not attempt to re-install the driver or SYCON.net applications, system errors
could result. Proceed directly to the Application Setup section in this manual for the controller you are using.
Replacing board on CIFX-PNIO system
If replacing the CIFX-PNIO board, contact Telesis Technical Services for details. The board driver and SYCON.net
will not need to be re-installed. Once board is replaced, continue with SYCON.net configuration. The USB drive
with the CIFX-PNIO setup files that came with the CIFX-PNIO kit will need to inserted into the PC or for
embedded systems the back of the controller to complete the process.
SYCON.net Configuration
To begin setup and configuration of the card on the Merlin II LS:
1.
From the Start menu, run SYCON.net.
2.
Acknowledge and complete any sign-on or password creation screens.
To begin setup and configuration of the card on the TMC600:
3.
From the TMC600 Boot Loader, click the SYCON button
4.
Acknowledge any sign-on screens.
Complete Configuration:
5.
Create a new project, and save the project by clicking File > Save As a filename of your choosing.
6.
On the right side of the netDevice pane, browse to PROFINET IO > Gateway/Stand-Alone Slave.
7.
Click and drag the CIFX-RE/PNS icon with the largest version number to the center of the file folder
icon in the NetProject pane or in the NetDevice pane on the project line (see below).
Drop CIFXRE/PNS
device on
the line.
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9.
Double-click the device that appeared at the previous step.
The Configuration window below will open:
 In the Navigation Area, navigate to Settings > Device Assignment.
 In the Device Assignment view, find the device, click its checkbox, and click Apply to assign the driver
to the device.
Note: If no device is available, select All from the Device selection list.
10. In the Navigation Area of the Configuration window:
 Navigate to Settings > Firmware Download.
 In the Firmware Download view, click Browse and navigate to Firmware > CIFX folder in the Telesis
CIFX-PNIO software kit on the USB stick supplied by Telesis, and open the file cifxpns.nxf.
 Once opened click Download to download the new firmware to the device. This must be done before
any configuration can be downloaded to the device.
 When the download is complete, click OK to save changes.
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11. Double-click the device.
12. On the Configuration window:
 In the Navigation Area, navigate to Settings > Device Assignment.
 In the Device Assignment view, find the device PROFINET-IO IO Device, click its checkbox, and click
Apply to assign the driver to the device.
Note: If no device is available, select All from the Device selection list.
13. In the Navigation Area of the Configuration window, navigate to Configuration > Modules.
14. In the Modules view, manually add 2-64 byte inputs then 2-64 byte outputs in the Sycon modules window
2 input and 2 output modules to the card configuration. Note: The Sycon Modules must be configured
exactly as the modules in the PLC hardware or the system will not work.
Must Match
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15. To view the GSDML file associated with the assigned device, navigate to Description > GSDML Viewer
in the Navigation Area. The file path for the GSDML file displays in the File name text box. No action is
needed at this time. This file will be needed when Profinet is used.
Manually locate the GSDM file with File Explorer and use for PLC setup.
File Path here
Note: Refer to the Hilscher documentation included with the Telesis CIFX-PNIO software kit for more
information about the remaining Configuration views.
16. Once the device is configured in the software, click OK to close the Configuration window.
17. Right-click the device and click Download to download the configuration to the device.
18. Save any project changes in the folder of your choice.
19. Close SYCON.net application.
Failure to Download the configuration will result in
improper setup and no PNIO communications.
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Merlin II LS Application Setup
Properties
The standard Merlin II LS software package (Telesis item 47038) supports the Telesis CIFX-PNIO PC Card,
beginning with version 9.00.
To use the card:
1.
Start Merlin.
2.
Click Setup > Level > Supervisor to enter Supervisor mode.
3.
Click Machine > Properties.
4.
In the Machine Properties dialog box Optional Equipment section, click the CIFX CIP Card checkbox. The
Output field is enabled. This field represents the interval in which Merlin updates outputs and machine
status in the PROFINET IO Cyclic Input data.
5.
Click OK to create an interface to the card.
Additional CIFX Information
For additional information about the firmware in the card, click Help > About Cifx. The About TCifx window
displays information about the firmware that is currently loaded in the card.
Of particular importance is the Firmware Name—in this case, PROFINET IO Device. The firmware name is
important for interfacing Merlin to the card.
About TCifX
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Merlin II LS Interface Setup
To set up Merlin’s interface to the card, click Setup > Cifx from Supervisor mode. This displays CIFX property
pages as shown below.
General Tab
The General Properties tab allows a Supervisor to configure properties that are not specific to any protocol. For
the Telesis CIFX-PNIO PC Cards, select PROFINET from the Protocol list.
Note: The PROFINET protocol should be selected only if the PROFINET IO Device firmware is loaded in the card.
This can be seen in the About TCifX window in the Help Menu.
The Cyclic Poll Rate text box allows a Supervisor to designate the interval in which Merlin polls the output
image from the PROFINET IO Cyclic Output data in the card. By default, this value is set to 500 ms. Change the
value to 200 ms, then click OK.
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General Tab
Maintenance Tab
Do not operate the system for long periods of time while the datascope is
enabled and writing to a file. This is due to the size of the files it can
cause systems slowdowns and issues.
The Maintenance tab allows a Supervisor to configure maintenance properties that are independent of any
protocol. These files are used solely for trouble shooting and show communication between Ethernet IP and
Merlin through the CIFX software.
The Log File field allows a Supervisor to specify the file where Implicit and Explicit Extended Protocol
Messages are logged.
Maintenance Tab
The Datascope checkbox determines whether a Datascope dialog box displays. If the dialog box displays,
Implicit and Explicit Extended Protocol Messages display in the dialog box.
Click OK to save any changes.
Datascope Log
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PROFINET IO Cyclic Output Data
Byte Offset
Purpose
0
Spare (16-23)
1
Outputs MSB (8-15)
.0 = Reserved
.1 = Reserved
.2 = Reserved
.3 = Reserved
.4 = Reserved
.5 = Reserved
.6 = Reserved
.7 = Reserved
2
Outputs LSB (0-7)
.0 = GO
.1 = ABORT
.2 = SELECT 0
.3 = SELECT 1
.4 = SELECT 3
.5 = SELECT 4/ONLINE
.6 = Reserved
.7 = Reserved
3
Message ID
4
Message Type
5
Message Data
PROFINET IO Cyclic Input Data
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Byte Offset
Purpose
0
Error Status Spare
1
Error Status MSB
2
Error Status LSB
3
Machine Status MSB
.0 = MACHINE FLY AUTO GO
.1 = MACHINE FLY TRIGGER LASER
.2 = MACHINE AXIS RESET
.3 =
.4 =
.5 =
.6 =
.7 =
4
Machine Status
.0 = MACHINE PREVIEW
.1 = MACHINE PREPOSITION
.2 = MACHINE INPUT
.3 = MACHINE SERIAL TOOL
.4 = MACHINE SELECTED
.5 = MACHINE PULSE
.6 = MACHINE FLY
.7 = MACHINE FLY TRIGGER
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Byte Offset
Purpose
5
Machine Status
.0 = MACHINE TARGET
.1 = MACHINE HOMING
.2 = MACHINE PRINTING
.3 = MACHINE DRYRUN
.4 = MACHINE PAUSED
.5 = MACHINE PARKING
.6 = MACHINE BATCH
.7 = MACHINE REPEAT
6
Machine Status
.0 = MACHINE ABORTED
.1 =
.2 =
.3 =
.4 =MACHINE ONLINE
.5 =
.6 =
.7 =
7
Spare (8-15)
8
Inputs (0-7)
.0 = READY
.1 = DONE
.2 = PAUSED
.3 = SPARE 1
.4 = SPARE 2
.5 = SPARE 3
.6 = Reserved
.7 = Reserved
9
Reserved
10
Response Message ID
11
Response Message Type
12
Response Message ACK or NAK
13 …
Response Message Data
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Merlin II LS Message Types for Pass-Through Service
The following table describes the message types that can be used with the Merlin II LS software via NET232EX
protocol. Refer to the Merlin II LS Operating Instructions for complete details about Extended Protocol Message
Types.
Message Type
Description
Type 1
Downloads data to the marking system or polls the system for information.
•
Downloading Data. If a text string is provided, this message type overwrites the content of the
specified field with the data received from the host message. Note that if the field contains
message flags, they will be overwritten, not updated.
•
Polling Data. If a text string is not provided, this message type polls the specified field and
returns the current data to the host.
Type A
Downloads data to the marking system or polls the system for information.
•
Downloading Data. If a text string is provided, this message type updates the Offset Angle for
the primary scan head.
•
Polling Data. If a text string is not provided, this message type polls the system for the current
Offset Angle setting for the primary scan head and returns the current value to the host.
Type a
Downloads data to the marking system or polls the system for information.
•
Downloading Data. If a text string is provided, this message type updates the Offset Angle
setting for the secondary scan head.
•
Polling Data. If a text string is not provided, this message type polls the system for the current
Offset Angle for the secondary scan head and returns the current value to the host.
Type E
Places the marking system Offline with the option of displaying an error message.
Type G
Initiates a print cycle.
Type H
Downloads data to the marking system or polls the system for information.
•
Downloading Data. If a text string is provided, this message type updates the Offset X/Y setting
for the primary scan head.
•
Polling Data. If a text string is not provided, this message type polls the system for the current
Offset X/Y setting for the primary scan head and returns the current value to the host.
Type h
Downloads data to the marking system or polls the system for information.
•
Downloading Data. If a text string is provided, this message type updates the Offset Angle for
the secondary scan head.
•
Polling Data. If a text string is not provided, this message type polls the system for the current
Offset Angle for the secondary scan head and returns the current value to the host.
Type I
Polls the marking system for the I/O status. The system returns a hexadecimal code to the host.
Type O
Places the marking system online. This allows a host computer to reset. For example, this can be used
to recover from a power outage when the marker is unattended.
Type P
Downloads data to the marking system or polls the system for information.
•
Downloading Data. If a pattern name is provided, the system loads the specified pattern and
opens it. The system must be idle to load a pattern. Note also that if the pattern resides in a
location other than the default pattern directory, you must specify the full file path name to identify
the pattern you wish to open.
•
Polling Data. If a pattern name is not provided, this message type polls the marking system and
returns the name of the currently loaded pattern to the host.
Type Q
Downloads data to the marking system or polls the system for information.
•
Downloading Data. If a text string is provided, this message type updates the text in the
specified query text buffer.
•
Polling Data. If a text string is not provided, this message type polls the specified query text
buffer and returns the current data to the host.
Type S
Polls the system for the machine status. The machine status is returned to the host in an eightcharacter hexadecimal mask.
Type V
Downloads data to the marking system or polls the system for information.
•
Downloading Data. If a text string is provided, this message type updates the variable text in the
specified field with the data received from the host message.
•
Polling Data. If a text string is not provided, this message type polls the specified field and
returns the current data to the host.
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Merlin Touch (TMC600) Application Setup
Properties
The standard Merlin Touch software package (Telesis item 70714) in the TMC600 controller supports the Telesis
CIFX-PNIO PC Card, beginning with version 2.10.
To use the card:
1.
Start Merlin.
2.
Click Setup > Supervisor to enter Supervisor mode.
3.
Click Machine > Properties. The Machine Properties window displays.
4.
On the Cifx tab, click the Enable Cifx PCI-E Option button. The Output Interval field represents the
interval in which Merlin updates outputs and machine status in the PROFINET IO Cyclic Input data.
5.
Click OK (green check mark) to create an interface to the card.
Machine Properties Window Cifx Tab
Additional CFIX Information
For additional information about the firmware in the card, click Help > About Cifx. The About Cifx window
displays information about the firmware that is currently loaded in the card.
Of particular importance is the Firmware Name—in this case, PROFINET IO Device. The firmware name is
important for interfacing Merlin to the card.
About TCifX Window
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Merlin Touch (TMC600) Interface Setup
To set up the Merlin interface to the card, click Setup > Cifx from Supervisor mode.
Cifx Tab
The Cifx tab allows a Supervisor to configure properties that are not specific to any protocol. For the Telesis
CIFX-PNIO PC cards, select PROFINET from the Protocol list.
Note: The PROFINET protocol should be selected only if the PROFINET IO Device firmware is loaded in the card.
This can be seen in the About CifX window in the Help Menu.
The Cyclic Poll Rate text box allows a Supervisor to designate the interval in which Merlin polls the output image
from the Output Assembly in the card.
By default, this value is 500 ms. Change the value to 200 ms, then click OK (green check mark).
Cifx Tab
EtherNet/IP Tab
The EtherNet/IP tab allows a Supervisor to configure properties for the Enable Pass-Through Service. This push
button is used to determine whether the Implicit or Explicit Pass-Through Service is used. If the push button is
on, the Implicit Pass-Through Service is used. Otherwise, the Explicit Pass-Through Service is used.
Click OK to save any changes.
EtherNet/IP Tab
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Maintenance Tab
The Maintenance tab allows a Supervisor to configure maintenance properties that are independent of any
protocol. The Log File text box allows a Supervisor to choose a file where Implicit and Explicit Extended Protocol
Messages are logged.
Maintenance Tab
The Data Scope button determines whether a Datascope dialog box displays. If this dialog box displays, Implicit
and Explicit Extended Protocol Messages display in the dialog box.
Click OK to save changes.
Datascope Log
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Merlin Touch (TMC600) Telesis PNIO Device Mapping
PROFINET IO Cyclic Output Data
Byte Offset
Purpose
0
Spare (16-23)
1
Outputs MSB (8-15)
.0 = SELECT 5
.1 = SPARE INPUT (PIN 11)
.2 = SPARE INPUT (PIN 12)
.3 = SPARE INPUT (PIN 13)
.4 = Reserved
.5 = Reserved
.6 = Reserved
.7 = Reserved
2
Outputs LSB (0-7)
.0 = GO
.1 = ABORT
.2 = SELECT 0
.3 = SELECT 1
.4 = SELECT 2
.5 = SELECT 3
.6 = ONLINE or SELECT 6
.7 = SELECT 4
3
Message ID
4
Message Type
5
Message Data
PROFINET IO Cyclic Input Data
20
Byte Offset
Purpose
0
Error Status Spare
1
Error Status MSB
2
Error Status LSB
3
Machine Status MSB
.0 =
.1 =
.2 =
.3 =
.4 =
.5 =
.6 =
.7 =
4
Machine Status
.0 = MACHINE PULSING
.1 =
.2 =
.3 =
.4 =
.5 =
.6 =
.7 =
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Purpose
5
Machine Status
.0 = MACHINE PAUSED
.1 = MACHINE PARKING
.2 = MACHINE BATCH
.3 = MACHINE REPEAT
.4 = MACHINE PREVIEW
.5 = MACHINE PREPOSITION
.6 = MACHINE INPUT
.7 = MACHINE SERIAL
6
Machine Status
.0 = MACHINE ABORTED
.1 =
.2 =
.3 =
.4 = MACHINE ONLINE
.5 = MACHINE HOMING
.6 = MACHINE PRINTING
.7 = MACHINE DRYRUN
7
Spare (8-15)
8
Inputs (0-7)
.0 = READY
.1 = DONE
.2 = PAUSED
.3 = SPARE 1 (PIN 23)
.4 = SPARE 2 (PIN 24)
.5 = SPARE 3 (PIN 25)
.6 = Reserved
.7 = Reserved
9
Reserved
10
Response Message ID
11
Response Message Type
12
Response Message ACK or NAK
13
Response Message Data
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TMC600 Message Types for Pass-Through Service
The following table describes the message types that can be used with the TMC600 Controller via NET232EX
protocol. Refer to the TMC600 Operating Instructions for complete details about Extended Protocol Message
Types.
Message Type
Description
Type 1
Downloads data to the marking system or polls the system for information.
•
Downloading Data. When used to supply data, this message type overwrites the content of the
specified field with the data sent from the host.
Note: If the field contains message flags, they are overwritten, not updated.
•
Polling Data. When used to poll for data, this message type requests the content of the specified
field. You can request the actual content of the field (as defined by the pattern designer), or you
can request the parsed (real-time) data in the field. For example, if the field contains a date/time
flag, the actual content might be “%C”, but the parsed (real-time) data might be “03/05/14
09:42”.
Type G
Allows the host to initiate a print cycle.
Type I
Requests the marking system return the status of standard output and input signals. The controller
returns a hexadecimal code for the 7 output signals and 13 input signals.
Type O
Allows the host to place the machine online. This permits a marking system that is unattended to
recover from a power outage by supplying the Online command from the host.
Type P
Downloads data to the marking system or polls the system for information.
•
Downloading Data. When used to supply data, the host sends the name of the pattern to be
loaded.
•
Polling Data. When used to poll for data, this message type requests the name of the pattern
currently loaded in the controller.
Type Q
Updates text in the specified query text buffer with the data sent from the host.
Type S
Polls the system for the machine status. The machine status is returned to the host in an eightcharacter hexadecimal mask.
Type V
Downloads data to the marking system or polls the system for information.
•
Downloading Data. When used to supply data, this message type updates the variable text in the
specified field with the data sent from the host. The specified field must contain a variable text flag
(%#V or %#v). To avoid data truncation, the data supplied to each field must be compatible with
the maximum number of characters allowed for that field.
You can supply data to a single variable text field or to multiple variable text fields. When supplying
data to multiple fields:
°
If you attempt to supply data to more variable text fields than exist in the pattern, the extra
data is ignored.
°
•
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If you supply data for fewer variable text fields than exist in the pattern, the extra variable text
fields are cleared of their data (but retain their variable text flags).
Polling Data. When used to poll for data, this message type requests the user-supplied text
contained in a specific variable text field.
Suppose a field contains both fixed text and variable text (for example, MODEL %5V), and the user
supplies the text “12345”. This message type returns only the value of the user-supplied text,
“12345”.
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PNIO Device
This example shows how you can use the PNIO device in your marking application projects.
The CIFX-PNIO device is used as an interface between the Telesis marking system controller and a
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) using PROFINET communications.
Before you begin project setup, open the Siemens Simatic Step 7 software and configure the controller.
In this example, Siemens Simatic Step 7 Professional
Software V13 was used to configure the connections.
The PLC has been assigned the IP address 192.168.0.1.
All other settings are defaults.
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1.
In the STEP 7 software, select Options > Install GSD File…
Note: “GSD” stands for “General Station Description” file.
2.
On the Install GSD Files dialog box:
 Enter the file path found on Step # 16 on page 11 in the Sycon.net configuration process. (See below)
 Step 16 pg11- To view the GSDML file associated with the assigned device, navigate to Description
> GSDML Viewer in the Navigation Area. The file path for the GSDML file displays in the File name
text box. No action is needed at this time. This file will be needed when Profinet is used.
Manually locate the GSDM file with File Explorer and use for PLC setup.
File Path here
 After entered click OK.
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3.
Click Install.
The Telesis CIFX PROFINET IO device should now be accessible.
4.
In the Hardware Catalog, locate the CIFX PNIO device by navigating to PROFINET IO > Additional field
devices > IO > PNS.
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5.
Click and drag the CIFX device to add it to the network tree.
6.
Right-click the CIFX device you just added and select Object Properties.
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7.
On the General tab, under the Node in PROFINET IO section, select the device number.
The device name is preloaded in the GSD file and must be exactly the same throughout the project or it
will not work.
8.
In the Hardware Catalog do the following:
 Under Input Modules, add two 64-byte inputs.
 Under Output Modules, add two 64-byte outputs.
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9.
From the menu, select PLC > Download.
10. In the Select Target Module dialog box:
 Select the PLC you are using.
 Click OK.
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11. In the Select Node Address box:
 Confirm the information is correct.
 Click OK.
The PROFINET IO is ready to communicate to the Telesis controller via the CIFX-PNIO card.
You can now program the PLC as needed for the project.
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