User Manual

Original Instructions

RightSight Photoelectric Sensors with IO-Link Interface

Catalog Numbers 42AF-P2MAB1-D4, 42AF-R1MAB1-F4, 42AF-R1MAB1-D4, 42AF-P2MAB1-F4
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 Table of Contents

Preface
Who Would Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Purpose of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Conventions Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Terminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 1
Product Overview Product Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2
Installation User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Alignment Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Typical Response Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
DC Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 3
42AF RightSight Sensor with What Is IO-Link? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
IO-Link Overview Why IO-Link? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Seamless Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Real-time Diagnostics and Trending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Sensor Health Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Device Profiles and Automatic Device Configuration. . . . . . . . . 20
Descriptive Tags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
How Does IO-Link Work? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Transmission Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Transmission Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Response Time of the I-O Link System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
IO-Link Data Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Process Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Value Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Device Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Accessing IO-Link Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cyclic Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Acyclic Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Startup of the I/O System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Assign Device Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rockwell Automation® Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Overview and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Premier Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
42AF IO-Link Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Chapter 4
Configure the 42AF for IO-Link Products Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mode Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Example: Setting up the Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 5
Create a Project Steps to Begin Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
AOP Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chapter 6
Configure the IO-Link Master Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chapter 7
Register the 42AF IODD Initialization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 8
Connect the 42AF to the IO-Link IODD File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Master Chapter 9
Explore the 42AF IO-Link Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Parameters IO-Link Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Manage Parameter Differences between IO-Link
Devices and Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Controller Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Chapter 10
Troubleshoot Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Appendix A
Install the Add-on Profile Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Performing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Appendix B
Device Parameters Identification Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Observation Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Parameter Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Diagnostic Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Process Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Appendix C
Message Structure and Configuring a Message Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Configuration Example Example Format of a Read Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Read Data from the Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Configuration Examples Example Format of a Write Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Validation of Write. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Service Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Source Length: from Data Structure Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Appendix D
Error Codes and Events Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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 Preface

Read this preface to become familiar with the rest of the manual. It provides
information concerning:
• Who would use this manual
• Purpose of this manual
• Related documentation
• Conventions that are used in this manual

Who Would Use This Manual Use this manual if you design, install, program, or troubleshoot systems that
use the 42AF RightSight™ Photoelectric Sensors with IO-Link Interface.

You must have a basic understanding of electrical circuitry and familiarity with
safety-related systems. If you do not, obtain the proper training before using
this product.

Qualified personnel must conduct all inspections. A qualified person must

perform these tasks:
• Undergone the appropriate technical training
• The responsible machine operator has instructed personnel in the
operation of the machine and the current safety guidelines.
• Has read and has access to the user manual.

Qualified personnel must install the light curtain and only use it on that
specific machine.

Purpose of This Manual This manual is a reference guide for the RightSight Photoelectric Sensors with IO-
Link Interface. It describes the procedures to install, wire, and troubleshoot this
sensor.

Conventions Used in This The following conventions are used throughout this manual:
Manual • Bulleted lists such as this one provide information, not procedural steps.
• Numbered lists provide steps or hierarchical information.

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Abbreviations Abbreviation Description

ADC Automatic Device Configuration

AOI Add-on Instruction

AOP Add-on Profile

ASN Application Specific Name

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission

IODD I/O Device Description

NEC National Electric Code

QD Quick Disconnect

RGB Red, Green, Blue

SIO Standard I/O

TB Teach Background

TD Teach Dynamic

TM Teach Mark

Terminology Abbreviation Definition

DoC Declaration of Conformity
EDM External Device Monitoring
EDPE Electro-sensitive protective equipment
FSD Final switching device
NC Not connected
OID Optical Interface Device
PL Performance Level
POC Point of Operation Control
QD Quick disconnect
RB Restart button
Rx Receiver
SIL Safety integrity level
Tx Transmitter

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Additional Resources These documents contain additional information concerning related products
from Rockwell Automation.
Resource Description
RightSight M30 Installation Instructions, publication Provides general guidelines for installing a RightSight
42AF-IN001 M30 sensor.
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, Provides general guidelines for installing a Rockwell
publication 1770-4.1 Automation industrial system.
Product Certifications website, rok.auto/certifications Provides declarations of conformity, certificates, and
other certification details.

You can view or download publications at

http://www.rockwellautomation.com/global/literature-library/overview.page.

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Notes:

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Product Overview

Product Description The Allen-Bradley® 42AF RightSight™ sensor with IO-Link features a new user
interface boosting ultra-bright status indicators, in an 18-mm base and nose
mount. Connecting the 42AF RightSight sensor to IO-Link allows you to take
advantage of advanced sensing functionality including real-time diagnostics,
Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) and access to multiple parameters.

Operation Modes The sensor can operate in two modes:

Standard IO (SIO) Mode: The sensor default-operation mode. The sensor

outputs and user interface behave as described in the installation instructions
included with the product. This mode of operation is active when the sensor is
connected to digital input devices such as a PLC inputs modules, distribution
boxes, and input terminal connections.

IO-Link Mode: This mode is automatically activated when the sensor is

connected to an IO-Link enabled master device. Upon entering this mode, the
green light-emitting diode (LED) on the sensor starts blinking at a rate of one
hertz to indicate that IO-Link communication has been successfully
established with the master. The sensor transmits more parameter and
diagnostic information that can be accessed via the PLC process data. No user
intervention is required to enable this functionality within the sensor.

Features • Right-angle housing with universal 30 mm (1.18 in.) threaded nose and
18 mm (0.71 in.) threaded base for maximum application flexibility

• 360° highly visible (status indicators help the operators verify proper
operation regardless of sensor installation location)

• Visible status indicator light source for ease of alignment

• Alignment aid helps deliver reliable operating margin

• Dual auto PNP or NPN outputs for added application flexibility

• IP69K rated enclosure

• IO-Link 1.1 Communication protocol that is offered in all standard

modes

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• IO-Link Features:

– Sensor Heartbeat™ feature helps achieve excellent reliability

operation by indicating to the PLC if a sensor has lost connectivity
due to sensor failure or faulty wiring.
– Margin Low Alarm minimizes downtime by indicating when the
sensor is about to fail due to insufficient light being reflected.
– Signal Strength provides the raw measurement value of the amount
of light that reflects from the target.
– Margin Levels displays the excess gain above the sensor threshold to
help reliably detect the target.
– Contrast Levels display the difference between the light signal levels
that the sensor read the last time that the output was ON versus the
last time the output was OFF. The IO-Link parameter contrast levels
help identify enough difference between the target and the
background.
– Margin Low and High Indication Multipliers allow for specific
minimum margin levels when the local indication LED indicates
marginal conditions and stable conditions.
– Location Indication helps locate the sensors in large machines where
there are several units close to each other.
– Alignment Mode facilitates the alignment of the sensors in
applications where a transmitted beam receiver or a polarized
retroreflective sensor must be optimally aligned.
– Timers and Counters add additional sensor functionality by allowing
the operator to count the number of times a target has been detected.
– Timers and Counters add additional sensor functionality by allowing
the operator to count the number of times a target has been detected.
– Pin 2 Enable parameter allows continuous monitoring of the sensor
while providing access to a discrete output. Pin 2 Enable is ideal for
applications where high-speed sensor detection is critical to the
application.
– Process Data Maps allow for selection of the type of information that
is continuously sent to the PLC as a process data parameter.
– Temperature allows operators to visualize the internal temperature
value and to increase or decrease depending on the influence of the
ambient temperature on the internal sensor temperature.

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Installation

User Interface Figure 1 - LED Status

Orange LED
Green LED

The Standard IO operation table provides status indicator status in the RUN
mode during operation. The sensor is always in RUN mode, except when being
taught.

Table 1 - Standard IO Operation (Auto PNP/NPN) Operating Mode Indication

Color Status Description

Green OFF Power is OFF
ON Power is ON
Updating (6 Hz) Unstable light: 0.8 X < margin < 1.5 X
Updating in (1.4 Hz) Output short circuit protection active
Orange OFF Output de-energized
ON Output energized

Table 2 - IO-Link Operation Mode Indication

Color Status Description

Green OFF Power is OFF
Flashing (1 Hz) Power is ON
Orange OFF Output de-energized
ON Output energized

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Alignment Indication The green LED can also serve as a set-up alignment aid, which indicates that a
margin of 1.5, has been reached. The indication means that the sensor is
receiving at least 1.5 times the signal strength back from the target that is
required to trigger an output signal. In general, it is desirable to have a higher
margin to help overcome any deteriorating environmental conditions, for
example, dust build-up on the sensor lens. When aligning the sensor, the
preferred performance can be obtained if this margin indicator is illuminated
with the target in place. When aligning diffuse mode sensors, be sure that the
sensitivity is set at its maximum setting (use the single-turn adjustment knob
on the front panel). Pan the sensor left, right, up, and down to center the beam
on the target. It could then be necessary to decrease this setting to help prevent
the sensor from detecting a background object. If this problem persists, the
application requires the use of a background suppression, sharp cutoff diffuse,
or retroreflective sensing mode.

Table 3 - Specifications
Attribute Value

Certifications CCC, c-UL-us, and CE Marked for all applicable directives

Vibration 10…55 Hz, 1 mm (0.04 in.) amplitude, meets, or exceeds 60947-5-2

Shock 30 g with 1-ms pulse duration per IEC 60947-5-2

Direct Illumination: 20,000 lux

Ambient light immunity Indirect Illumination: 5,000 lux
Sunlight immunity; 108,000 lux

User Interface

Status indicators Green and Orange light-emitting diode

Electrical

Adjustments No Physical adjustment. IO-Link adjustable

DC models: 10…30V DC, IO-Link: 18…30V

Operating voltage AC/DC models: DC: 20V DC to 250V DC
AC: 24V AC to 250V AC

Current consumption 35 mA max

DC: Reverse polarity and short circuit

Sensor protection AC/DC: Reverse polarity

Discrete Output

DC: 1 ms
Response time
AC/DC: 15 ms max

DC: Dual Auto PNP or NPN

Output type
AC/DC: EM Relay

DC: 100-mA maxAC/DC

SPDT: 10 - 30V DC: 3 A
Load current
31…125V DC: 200 mA
24…250V AC: 3 A

IO-Link

Communications mode COM2

Cycle time, min 2 ms

Process data bit length 32 bits (4 bytes)

Specifications 1.1

Mechanical

Housing material PBT

Lens material PMMA

Cover material Polysulfone

Reliability Data

Transmitted Beam and Polarized Retroreflective AC/DC

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Attribute Value

MTTFd (hours) 6548788.474

T10d 78.76

Transmitted Beam and Polarized Retroreflective DC

MTTFd (hours) 9310986.965

T10d 111.9875

Transmitted Beam Emitter AC/DC

MTTFd (hours) 24271844.66

T10d 291.9285467

Transmitted Beam Emitter DC

MTTFd (hours) 24271844.66

T10d 291.9285467

Environmental

Enclosure type rating IP67 and IP69 per IEC 60529 rated enclosure

Operating temperature -40…+70 °C (31…158 °F) (1)

2 m (6.5 ft) cable

4-pin Integral M12 QD
Connection type 4-pin M12 QD on a 150 mm (5.9 in.) pigtail
4-pin mini QD on 150 mm pigtail
5-pin mini QD on 150 mm pigtail

(1) The sensing range for all sensing modes can be reduced up to 20% when operated between -40…-25 °C (-40…-13 °F).

Mounting Securely mount the sensor on a firm, stable surface, or support. An application,
which is subject to excessive vibration or movement, can cause intermittent
operation. For installation convenience, Rockwell Automation® offers a wide
range of brackets for mounting.

Figure 2 - 30 mm Right Angle Mounting Bracket

Cat. No. 60-2421 Cat. No. 60-2439

IMPORTANT For polarized retroreflective sensors only: For optimal detection

performance, when highly reflective targets pass between the emitter and
the reflector, we recommend that you always install the rubber washer that
is provided with the polarized sensor.

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Figure 3 - 18 mm Swivel/tilt Mounting Bracket

Cat. No. 60-2649 Cat. No. 60-2681

Dimensions Figure 4 - Integral M12 Connector [mm (in.)]

33.8 (1.33)
12.8 (0.5)
11.2 (0.44)
9.8 (0.39)

48.9
(1.92)
4.9 (0.19)
M30 x 1.5 thread
12.2 12.8
(0.48) (0.5) M1 8 x 1 thread
26
(1.02)
23.3(0.92)
34.9 (1.37) M12 x 1 thread 21 (0.83)

Figure 5 - M12 Pigtail and Cable Models [mm (in.)]

12.67 (0.5)

6.35 (0.25)

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Typical Response Curves Figure 6 - Visible Red Polarized Retroreflective — 10 m Margin Curve
80.000
70.000
60.000
50.000
40.000
30.000
20.000
10.000
0.000
0.01 0.1 1 10
(0.03) (0.33) (3.28) (32.81)

Figure 7 - Visible Red Polarized Retroreflective — 10 m Beam Pattern

25
20
15
10

Distance [cm]
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
(6.56) (13.12) (19.68) (26.25) (32.81) (39.37)
Distance [m (ft)]

Figure 8 - Infrared Transmitted Beam Emitter — 80 m Margin Curve

100000

10000
Operating Margin

1000

100

10

1
0.1 1 10 100
(0.33) (3.28) (32.81) (328.08)
Sensing Distance [m (ft)]

Figure 9 - Infrared Transmitted Beam Emitter — 80 m Beam Pattern

25
20
15
10
Distance [cm]

5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
(6.56) (13.12) (19.68) (26.25) (32.81) (39.37)
Distance [m (ft)]

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Wiring The quick-disconnect connector is shown in Figure 10. The pin numbers
correspond to the male connectors on the sensor.

Figure 10 - Pinouts

4-pin Micro (M12) 4-pin Mini

5-pin Mini 4-pin AC Micro

DC Models
Figure 11 - Polarized Retroreflective (42AF-P2MPB1-x) Light Operate and Dark Operate
(Auto PNP or NPN)
Brown (1)
+V
White (2) Dark Operate (Auto PNP/NPN)
Black (4) Light Operate (Auto PNP/NPN)
Blue (3)
-V

Figure 12 - Transmitted Beam Receiver (42AF-R1MAB1-x)

Light Operate and Dark Operate (Auto PNP or NPN)
Brown (1) +V
White (2) Dark Operate (Auto PNP/NPN)
Black (4) Light Operate (Auto PNP/NPN)
Blue (3) -V

Figure 13 - Transmitted Beam Emitter (42AF-E1EZB1-x)

Brown (1) +V
White (2) LED Disabled
Black (4) Frequency Select
Blue (3) -V

Light-emitting diode Disable -For normal operation, the white wire needs no connection.
To disable the light source, connect the white wire to +V.
Frequency Select - For normal operation, the white wire needs no connection.
To change the emitter operating frequency, connect the black wire to +V. This feature is supported in future
firmware revisions of the Transmitted Beam Receiver.

IMPORTANT For Transmitted Beam Emitter only: Do not connect pin 2 and pin 4 for
normal operation. Unless a change in frequency is required when working
with a receiver, these two pins remain unconnected when wiring the
Transmitted Beam Emitter sensor to an Allen-Bradley® ArmorBlock® I/O
module.

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Table 4 - UL508 Overcurrent Protection

Conductor Size Max Ampere Rating of the
2 Overcurrent Protection
AWG (mm )
20 (0.52) 5
22 (0.32) 3
24 (0.20) 2
26 (0.13) 1
28 (0.08) 0.8
30 (0.05) 0.5

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42AF RightSight Sensor with IO-Link Overview

What Is IO-Link? The IO-Link technology is an open point-to-point communication standard

and was launched as (IS) IEC 61131-9. IO-Link is now the first globally
standardized technology for sensor and actuator communication with a field
bus system. This technology provides benefits to both OEMs and End Users.

IO-Link provides communications-capable sensors to the control level by a

cost-effective point-to-point connection. IO-Link provides a point-to-point
link between the I/O module and sensor that is used for transferring detailed
diagnostics, device identity information, process data, and parameterization.

IO-Link communication is based on a master-slave structure in which the

master controls the interface access to the sensor. The option of using the
intelligence that is integrated into the sensor provides the user with new
commissioning methods. Benefits range from reduced installation time during
startup to increased diagnostics over the lifetime of the machine. Benefits of
IO-Link technology include:

• Reduced inventory and operating costs

• Increased uptime/productivity

• Simplified design, installation, set up, and maintenance

• Enhanced flexibility and scalability

• Detailed diagnostic information for preventative maintenance

Why IO-Link? IO-Link Offers a Full Range of Advanced Features and Functions

Seamless Integration

• Forward and backward compatible, sensor catalog numbers remain the

same

• No special cables required

• Connectivity options remain the same

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• Access IO-Link functionality by simply connecting an IO-Link enabled

device to an IO-Link master

• Analog devices no longer require a dedicated input card

Real-time Diagnostics and Trending

• Real-time monitoring of the entire machine down to the sensor level

• Optimized preventative maintenance—identify and correct issues

before failures can occur

• Detect sensor malfunctions/failure

Sensor Health Status

• Real-time monitoring helps confirm that sensors are operating correctly

• Detect damaged sensors and pinpoint their exact location for quick
troubleshooting through Application Specific Name parameter

Device Profiles and Automatic Device Configuration

• “Golden” device configurations are stored in the IO-Link master

module

• Multiple configurations can be stored in controller to support changes

in machine production, for example tool changes

• Within minutes instead of hours, modify sensor parameters to produce

different finished goods

Descriptive Tags

• Faster programming during initial setup

• More efficient troubleshooting process-data tags are named based on the

information they provide

• Easily monitor sensor data though intuitive tag names

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How Does IO-Link Work? IO-Link delivers data over the same standard field cabling used today. By
connecting an IO-Link sensor to an IO-Link master, the field-device data and
diagnostics are accessible. Go beyond product detection on the machine—now
the health of the machine can be MONITORED as it runs.

Figure 14 - Typical IO-Link Wiring

Pin Signal Remark

1 L+ 24V

2 out Depends on sensor

3 L- Ground

4 C/Q Communication/
switching signal

IMPORTANT It’s possible that the response time of an IO-Link system is not fast enough
for high-speed applications. It is possible to monitor/configure the sensor
through IO-Link on pin four of the sensors while connecting pin two (if the
sensor offers a second output) of the sensor to a standard input card.

Transmission Rates

Three communication rates are specified for the IO-Link device:

• COM 1 = 4.8 kbaud
• COM 2 = 38.4 kbaud
• COM 3 = 230.4 kbaud

An IO-Link device typically supports only one of the specified transmissions

rates. IO-Link V1.1 specifications requires an IO-Link master to support all
three communication rates.

Transmission Quality

The IO-Link communication system operates at a 24V level. If a transmission

fails, the frame is repeated two more times. If the transmission fails on the
second try, the IO-Link master recognizes a communication failure and signals
it to the controller (see Table 3 on page 12 for product communication rate).

Response Time of the I-O Link System

The device description file (IODD) of the device contains a value for the
minimum cycle time of the device. This value indicates the time intervals at
which the master addresses the device. The value has a large influence on the

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response time. In addition, the master has an internal processing time that is
included in the calculation of the system response time.

Devices with different minimum cycle times can be configured on one master.
The response time differs accordingly for these devices. When configuring the
master, you can specify a fixed cycle time and the device-specific minimum
cycle time that’s stored in the IODD. The master then addresses the device that
is based on this specification. The typical response time for a device therefore
results from the effective cycle time of the device and the typical internal
processing time of the master (see Table 3 on page 12 for minimum product
cycle time).

IO-Link Data Types There are four data types available through IO-Link:

Process data Cyclic data

Value status Cyclic data
Device data Acyclic data
Events Acyclic data

Process Data

The process data of the devices are transmitted cyclically in a data frame in
which the device specifies the size of the process data. Depending on the
device, 0...32 bytes of process data are possible (for each input and output). The
consistency width of the transmission is not fixed and is thus dependent on the
master.

Some devices can support multiple process data “modes,” which allows for
selection of different cyclic process data themes.

Value Status

The value status indicates whether the process data is valid or invalid. The
value status can be transmitted cyclically with the process data.

Device Data
Device data supports device-specific configurable parameters, identification
data, and diagnostic information. They are exchanged acyclically and at the
request of the IO-Link master. Device data can be written to the device (Write)
and also read from the device (Read).

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Events

When an event occurs, the device signals the presence of the event to the
master. The master then reads out the event. Events can be error messages and
warnings/maintenance data. Error messages are transmitted from the device to
the controller via the IO-Link master. The transmission of device parameters
or events occurs independently from the cyclic transmission of process data.

Accessing IO-Link Data Cyclic Data

To exchange the cyclic process data between an IO-Link device and a

controller, the IO-Link data from the IO-Link master is placed on the address
ranges assigned beforehand. The user program on the controller accesses the
process values using these addresses and processes them. The cyclic data
exchange from the controller to the IO-Link device (for example, IO-Link
sensor) is performed in reverse.

Acyclic Data

Acyclic data, such as device parameters or events, are exchanged using a

specified index and subindex range. The controller accesses these using Explicit
Messaging. The use of the index and subindex ranges allows targeted access to
the device data (for example, for reassigning the device or master parameters
during operation).

Startup of the I/O System If the port of the master is set to IO-Link mode, the IO-Link master attempts
to communicate with the connected IO-Link device. To do so, the IO-Link
master sends a defined signal (wake up pulse) and waits for the IO-Link device
to reply.

The IO-Link master initially attempts to communicate at the highest defined

data transmission rate. If unsuccessful, the IO-Link master then attempts to
communicate at the next lower data transmission rate.

If the master receives a reply, the communication begins. Next, it exchanges the
communication parameters. If necessary, parameters that are saved in the
system are transmitted to the device. Then, the cyclic exchange of the process
data and value status begins.

Assign Device Parameters To configure a device for a specific application requires changes to parameter
settings. The device parameters and setting values are contained in the IODD
of the device.

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IO Device Description (IODD) files contain information about the device

identity, parameters, process data, diagnostic data, and communication
properties. These files are required to establish communication with the
sensors via IO-Link.

The IODD consists of multiple data files; the main file and several optional
language files are in XML-format and graphic files are in PNG format
(portable network graphics). These files adhere to the IO-Link open standard,
which means that they can be used with any IO-Link masters.

IODD files are assigned using Studio 5000® and the 1734-4IOL Add-on
Profile (when using the 1734-4IOL IO-Link master module).

Rockwell Automation® Overview and Benefits

Solution
Rockwell Automation is the only supplier who provides every piece of the
Connected Enterprise solution from top to bottom. Plus, exclusive features,
and Premier Integration between Allen-Bradley® components and an
Integrated Architecture® system allow for a smooth connection and
commission of control components. This solution allows you to to reap the
benefits of an IO-Link solution with access to more detailed and customized
plant-floor information than other solutions can offer.

Premier Integration Figure 15 - System Architecture

36

Main patchcord 889M-R19RMMU-2

Four separate colors Main patchcord

889M-R11RMMU-2 Passive Distribution Box
Patchcords (4 pcs.) 889D-F4ACDM-2 898D-P54PT-M12

Passive Distribution Box

898D-P58PT-M12
42AF 42AF 42AF 871TM 42AF 42AF 42AF 871TM up to any 8
sensors sensors sensors
(Requires two IO-Link Masters)

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The Studio 5000 Logix Designer° environment combines design and engineer
elements in one interface, which enables users to access IO and configuration
data across the Integrated Architecture system. Rockwell Automation
solutions, provide a smooth, consistent integration of Allen-Bradley IO-Link
enabled devices into the system.

To simplify the integration of the Rockwell Automation IO-Link devices to

the Rockwell Automation architecture, there is an IO-Link Add-on Profile
(AOP) available for the 1734-4IOL master module. The use of an AOP
simplifies the setup of devices by providing the necessary fields in an organized
manner. This feature allows set up and configuration of the systems in a quick
and efficient manner.

Figure 16 - 42AF IO-Link Add-on Profile

42AF IO-Link Features The 42AF RightSight™ M30 communicates parameters via IO-Link.
• Sensor Heartbeat feature helps deliver excellent reliability operation by
indicating to the PLC if a sensor has lost connectivity due to sensor
failure or faulty wiring.
• Margin Low Alarm minimizes downtime by indicating when the sensor
is about to fail due to insufficient light being reflected.
• Signal Strength provides the raw measurement value of the amount of
light that reflects from the target.
• Margin Levels display the excess gain above the sensor threshold to help
confirm achieve detection of the target.
• Contrast Levels displays the difference between the light signal levels
that the sensor reads the last time that the output was ON versus the last
time that the output was OFF. This display helps identify that there is
enough difference between the target and the background.
• Margin Low and High Indication Multipliers allow for specifying the
minimum margin levels when the local indication light-emitting diode
indicates marginal conditions and stable conditions.
• Location Indication helps locate the sensors in large machines where
there are several units close to each other.

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• Alignment Mode facilitates the alignment of the sensors in applications

where a transmitted beam receiver or a polarized retroreflective sensor
require optimal alignment.
• Timers and Counters add additional sensor functionality by allowing
the operator to count the number of times a target has been detected.
• Pin 2 Enable parameter allows continuous monitoring of the sensor
while providing access to a discrete output. Pin 2 Enable is ideal for
applications where high-speed sensor detection is critical to the
application.
• Process Data Maps allow the selection of the type of information that is
continuously sent to the PLC as a process data parameter.
• Automatic Device Configuration (ADC): Replacing damaged sensors is
easy. Simply remove the old Allen-Bradley® sensor and connect the new
one—the controller automatically sends the configuration to the new
sensor.

Figure 17 - Automatic Device Configuration Architecture

Allen-Bradley
IO-Link Master
Master
Configuration
ADC 42AF
Allen-Bradley Controller

ADC

Sensor
Configuration

Application Specific Name (ASN): The ASN parameter within each sensor
makes it easy to identify the sensor during commissioning and the lifetime of
the machine when collecting data. The name resides in the project and the
sensor itself.

Figure 18 - IO-Link Channel Configuration

Tag Naming for I/O Data: Rockwell Automation® system solutions provide tag
names that are based on the Allen-Bradley sensor connected. I/O data is
converted, formatted, and named based on the Allen-Bradley sensor applied.
Reduces commissioning time by the OEM and reduces troubleshooting time

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by the end user when searching for sensor data. Consistent naming techniques
used.

Figure 19 - 42AF Controller Tags

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Configure the 42AF for IO-Link Mode

This chapter shows the physical hardware and software that is required to
configure the 42AF through IO-Link and provides a simple guide to installing
the hardware.

Products Required Hardware

• 42AF RightSight™ sensor
• CompactLogix™ or ControlLogix® PLC Platform
• POINT I/O™ Communications Interface: 1734-AENTR
• POINT I/O IO-Link Master Module: 1734-4IOL
• POINT I/O terminal base: 1734-TB
• RJ45 network cable for EtherNet/IP™ connectivity:
1585J-M8TBJM-1M9*
• 889D cordsets (optional): 889D-F4AC-5** (IO-Link maximum
acceptable cable length is 20 m (65.6 ft))

Software
• Studio 5000 environments, version 20 and higher
• Sensor-specific IODD
• 1734-4IOL IO-Link Add-on Profile (AOP)

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Example: Setting up In this example, we are showing an Allen-Bradley® POINT I/O chassis with a
1734-AENTR adapter and a 1734-4IOL IO-Link master module in the first
the Hardware slot. The 1734-AENTR is communicating with a CompactLogix™ controller
via EtherNet/IP.

Figure 20 - 42AF Integration to 1734-4IOL

Patchcords (1 pc.) 889D-F4ACDM-2)

42AF

When adding a 42AF to the 1734-4IOL master module, complete the

following steps:

1. Provide power to the 1734-AENTR adapter.

2. Set the node address on 1734-AENTR adapter.
3. Connect the 1734-AENTR to the Allen-Bradley controller with the
recommended RJ45 Ethernet cable.
4. Wire the sensor cable to the desired location on the IO-Link master (in
this example, we are showing the sensor that is wired to the channel 0).
5. Connect the 42AF to the other end of the sensor cable.

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6. After connecting the sensor, you must create/open a project in Studio

5000 to establish communication with the Allen-Bradley controller and
the IO-Link master (see Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 for detailed
instructions).

IMPORTANT Once the sensor adapter and the master module have been configured in
the Controller Organizer Tree and the 42AF has been wired to the master
module, the green LED indicator on the sensor flashes at a 1 Hz rate. The
green indicator associated with the channel that the sensor is wired into on
the right-hand side of the master module also pulses at a 1 Hz rate.

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Create a Project

Steps to Begin Project To begin a new project in Studio 5000®, follow these steps.

If there’s an existing project within Studio 5000 with CompactLogix™ or

ControlLogix hardware that is installed and communicates online, go directly
to Chapter 7 “Register the 42AF IODD.”

1. Double-click the Studio 5000 icon.

2. Click New Project.

3. To program the controller, select the controller that is used. In this

example, it is the “1769 L24ER” CompactLogix.
4. After selecting the controller, name the project and click “Next.” In this
example, the project name is “Project42AF.”

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Figure 21 - Creating 42AF Studio 5000 Project

5. Once the project opens up, set up the IP address of the controller to help
confirm communication. To set the IP address, click the browsing icon.

Figure 22 - Controller Communication Path

6. Select the controller that is being used for the project. In this example,
we are using a 1769-L36ERM CompactLogix.

Figure 23 - The “Who Active” Window

7. Click “Go Online” to start communicating.

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The next step is to configure the IO-Link Master.

AOP Installation Next, verify that Studio 5000 contains the 1734-4IOL IO-Link AOP. Version
20 or higher of Studio 5000 supports this module and AOP. To verify that the
1734-4IOL is installed, helps confirm the 1734 AENT(R) contains the
1734–4IOL in the library. If the AOP is required to be downloaded, reference
Appendix A for more information.

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Configure the IO-Link Master

Controller 1. Make sure that the controller is offline to configure the IO-Link Master.

2. In the controller organizer tree, find Ethernet under I/O Configuration

and right-click to “add new module.”

Figure 24 - Add a New Module Under Ethernet Tree

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3. The module window pops up and shows the available modules. Select
the “1734-AENTR, 1734 Ethernet adapter, 2-port, twisted-pair media”
and click Create.

Figure 25 - Selecting 1734-AENTR Module

4. Name the Ethernet adapter (in this example our adapter name is
“adapter”), set the chassis size, check the module revision and set-up the
adapter IP address. Click OK and then Close.
5. The 1734 AENTR now appears in the Controller Organizer tree.

Figure 26 - 1734-AENTR Module Configuration

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6. Right-click on 1734-AENTR adapter, and then select “New Module.”

7. Select “1734-4IOL” and click Create.

Figure 27 - Selecting 1734-4IOL Module

8. Another screen appears to show the IO-Link Configuration screen.

9. Name the IO-Link Master and click OK.

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Figure 28 - 1734-4IOL Configuration

The 42AF can now be configured. To configure the sensor, a sensor-specific

IODD (IO Device Description) file is required. The next steps show how to
register the IODD file.

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Register the 42AF IODD

Initialization To initialize a sensor on an IO-Link Master, register the IODD of the sensor.
The IO Device Description (IODD) files contain the information that is
related to the sensor, integrated into the system environment.

By default, the IODDs are already in the AOP Library.

If the IODD file for the 42AF cannot be in the library, it can be downloaded
from http://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/
MultiProductDownload.aspx. Once the IODD is registered, there’s no need to
register the IODD again unless it is manually deleted from the Master Tree.

1. Double-click the 1734-4IOL in the Controller Organizer Tree.

2. Select the IO-Link configuration tab.

Figure 29 - 1734-4IOL Module Property

The IO-Link configuration screen appears.

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Figure 30 - 1734-4IOL Channels

3. Right-click the left section of the screen where the channel information
is located and click “Register IODD.”

Figure 31 - Registering IODD Step 1

4. Select the IODD file that is needed for the sensor being configured and
double-click.

5. Then click “Exit.”

The IODD registration is complete.

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Connect the 42AF to the IO-Link Master

IODD File Once the IODD file is registered, the sensor must be connected to the
IO-Link master. The controller must be off line to add a device to the IO-Link
Master.

1. Right-click the channel number where the sensor is configured and click
“Change.”

Table 5 - 42AF to IO-Link Channel Step 1

2. Click … to select the appropriate sensor.

3. Select the appropriate sensor and double-click or click “Create.”

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4. Go “OK” to accept configuration.

Figure 32 - Go Online with Controller

5. Go online to communicate The following pages describe each tab of the

1734-4IOL AOP in detail and how to teach the sensor.

Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 describe each tab of the 1734-4IOL AOP in detail
and how to teach the sensor.

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Explore the 42AF IO-Link Parameters

Overview The 42AF offers four different tabs to describe the sensor functionality and
operation. These tabs are:

Tab Description
Common Tab Provides general product information about the sensor specifications and IO-link IODD
information.
Observation Tab Provides device monitoring parameters with signal strength ON, signal strength OFF,
contrast, and gain.
Identification Tab Provides the sensor catalog number, series letter, general product description including
the current product firmware, and hardware revisions.
Parameter Tab Displays and allows you to change the IO-Link parameters offered by the 42AF VisiSight™
Sensor.
Diagnosis Tab Offers the different teach functions available in the 42AF.

IO-Link Configuration Figure 33 - Common Tab

This tab contains the following sensor information:

Tab Description
Vendor Provides the vendor name of the product.
Vendor Text Field used to describe additional product information.
Vendor ID Describes the vendor ID of the manufacturer of the product as designated in the IO-Link
consortium.
URL Displays the vendor URL.
Device Provides the specific catalog number of the product.

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Tab Description
Description Describes the sensor features and range performance.
Device ID Displays the unique device ID as defined in the IO-Link specifications.
IO-Link Revision Displays the current IO-Link version that is supported by the device.
Hardware Revision Displays the latest sensor hardware information.
Firmware Revision Displays the latest sensor firmware information.
Bitrate Displays the supported bitrate for communications as defined in the IO-link 1.1 standard.

Minimum Cycle Time

Tab Description
SIO Mode Describes if the sensor is also designed to operate without an IO-Link connection.
IODD Displays the complete file name of the IODD that is assigned to the product.
Document Version Displays the version control for the IODD.
Date of Creation Displays the IODD file was created.

Figure 34 - Identification Tab

The Device Information shows us the Vendor Name, Product Name, Product
Text, Product ID, and Serial Number of the exact sensor that is configured.
These fields automatically populate according to the sensor information. These
fields are read-only (RO).

The User Specific Information contains the Application-Specific Name (ASN)

where you can name the sensor with a unique text string for identification. The
ASN allows a unique identity of each sensor. These fields can be custom (that is
populated and is read/write).

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Figure 35 - Observation Tab

Figure 36 - Parameter Tab

The parameter tab displays the sensor parameter settings, and enabling you to
read data from the sensor or teach the sensor by writing new values.

The parameter section is divided into three sections:

• Operation Configuration
• Sensor Configuration
• Counter/Timer Configuration
• Data Mapping Configuration

Operation Configuration: In this section, operators are able to change the

function of the sensor outputs while operating in Standard IO mode and
IO-Link Mode. The Triggered subsection describes the parameters that affects
the sensor output.

Setpoint – Threshold allows operators to enter the signal value that is required
for the sensor output to turn ON (threshold) upon target detection. That
means that the sensor signal level must be higher than the threshold for the
output to turn ON. The default value for this parameter is 1000 with
acceptable values from 505…12923.

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Polarity changes the sensor output to operate as Light Operate (Non-Inverted)

and Dark Operate (Inverted) in relation to Pin 4. For complementary (Light
and Dark Operate) models, changing this parameter from Not Inverted to
Inverted swaps Pin 2 to function as Light Operate and Pin 4 to function as
Dark Operate. For PNP and NPN models, changing this parameter from Light
Operate to Dark Operate changes the function for both PNP and NPN
outputs at the same time. For example, Changing from Not Inverted to
Inverted makes both outputs (NPN and PNP) output to be Inverted.

Hysteresis displays the sensor output hysteresis value. The real value for
hysteresis is this value that is shown on this parameter that is divided by 100.

Pin 2 Mode enables the operation of the output on pin 2 in IO-Link Mode.
When connecting the sensor in IO-Link mode, pin 2 is disabled by default and
could be changed to either operate as Light Operate or Dark Operate. This
parameter is ideal for applications where the response time is critical for the
application as IO-Link response time must not be fast enough to address the
application needs.

Sensor Configuration: In this section, the operator is able to change when the
sensor Indication LEDs can display marginal conditions. Two parameters are
displayed: Margin Level Low Multiplier and Margin Level High Multiplier

Margin Level – Low Multiplier allows you to define when the green LED
should start flashing to reflect a signal level that is below the threshold. The
default value for this parameter is 0.8 with multiple selection options from 0.5
to 0.8 in increments of 0.1X.

Margin Level – High Multiplier allows you to define when the green LED can
stop flashing to reflect a signal level that is higher than the threshold. The
default value for this parameter is 1.5 with multiple selections that could reach
a maximum of 20X. This value means that the sensor must have at least 20
times the amount of light for the Green LED to stop flashing.

Counter/Timer Configuration: In this section, the operator is able to

configure the sensor counter and timer functions. Two main parameter
subsections are shown: Counter and Timer.

Counter: When enabled, the counter counts up on any transition from OFF to
ON until a maximum of 65,535 detections.

Mode: Allows you to enable or disable the counter function. This

parameter is Read/Write.

Reset: Allows you to reset the counter function. This parameter is write-
only and can be enabled via the AOP or sending explicit messages (see
Appendix B on page 65 for Index information).

Counter: This parameter is read-only and displays the current count.

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Timer: Measures the amount of time the output is present and absent up to a
maximum period of four seconds.

Mode: Allows you to enable or disable the timer function. This

parameter is read/write.

Reset: Allows you to reset the timer function. This parameter is write-
only and can be enabled via the AOP or sending explicit messages (see
Appendix B for Index information.

Duration Triggered: Displays the amount of time the target was

detected. The maximum value that this parameter displays is 4095 ms.

Duration Not Triggered: Displays the amount of time the target was not
detected. The maximum value that this parameter displays is 4095 ms.

Data Mapping Configuration: In this section, the operator is able to configure

the combination of parameters that must be displayed as process data. The
42AF RightSight process data consists of four bytes of data with multiple
parameters to be presented to the operator. The following process data maps
are offered in the 42AF RightSight:
• Data Map 0 (Default): Triggered, Margin, Proximity, Gain, Signal
• Data Map 1: Triggered, Margin, Proximity, Gain, Contrast, Temp
• Data Map 2: Triggered, Margin, Proximity, Gain, Count
• Data Map 3: Triggered, Margin, Proximity, Gain, Duration

Triggered: Displays the status of the sensor output. This process data element is
a bit that indicates when the target has been detected or not.

Margin: Displays the status of the sensor margin low alarm. This process data
element is a bit that indicates to the operator if the sensor signal is marginal or
unstable.

Proximity: Displays the status of the proximity alarm. This process data
element is a bit that indicates if there is an object close to the threshold (below
1.0X) when the output is OFF.

Gain: Displays the excess gain above the sensor threshold to achieve reliable
detection of the target.

Signal: Provides the raw measurement value of the amount of light reflected
from the target.

Contrast: Displays the difference between the light signal levels that the sensor
read the last time that the output was ON versus the last time the output was
OFF.

Temp: Displays the current internal temperature of the sensor. This process
data element provides the internal temperature value and must increase or
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internal sensor temperature. This element does not provide a direct and exact
temperature measurement of the ambient temperature in the application.

Count: Displays the sensor counter value when enabled. This process data
element can count up to 65535 and can be reset via Explicit Messaging to the
appropriate index. See Appendix B for additional information about index.

Duration: Displays the amount of time that the sensor output has been OFF
(Duration Not Triggered) and ON (Duration Triggered).

Figure 37 - Diagnostic Tab

The Diagnosis Tab is divided into five sections:

• Device Access Locks,
• Service Function,
• Operating Information,
• Temperature, and
• Communications Characteristics

Device Access Locks: This section displays the Device Storage Lock and the
user Interface Lock parameters. The Device Storage Lock is a read-only
parameter that describes that data storage on the sensor cannot be locked and
the Local User Interface Lock keeps unauthorized operators from changing the
sensor threshold.

Service Function: This section contains multiple parameters that allow

operators to enable additional sensing functionality. This parameter can only
be accessed through explicit messages as described in Appendix A.

Restore Factory Settings: This setting is a write-only command and sets the
current sensor settings to their factory default values. This parameter can only
be accessed via explicit message as defined in Appendix A.

Device Reset: This reset is a write-only command that performs the same
function as cycling power in the sensor.

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Location Indicator: This parameter activates the location indication sensor

functionality. When enabled, the sensor user interface (green and orange
LEDs) starts flashing synchronously until the operator disables this function.
This parameter is ideal for applications where the operator must locate a sensor
in the application where there must be multiple sensors in close proximity.

LEDs Enabled: This parameter allows operators to turn OFF or turn ON the
User Interface LEDs (green and orange LEDs). This parameter is ideal for
applications where turning OFF the LEDs is desired to accommodate the
application.

Alignment Mode: This parameter changes the sensor user interface to operate
in alignment mode. The alignment mode uses the green and orange LEDs of
the sensor to visually indicate the strength of the light signal that is reflected
back from the object. The green LED has low visibility if no target is present
(or no reflector is seen) and slowly dims to a brighter state until a maximum
brightness is reached. The indication depends on how much light is reflected
back from the target. When the maximum brightness is reached, the orange
LED changes duty cycle from 10…90%. Table 38 describes the User Interface
behavior while operating in Alignment Mode.

Figure 38 - Alignment Mode Indication

Green Light- Orange LED Target State Triggered Status

emitting Diode
Low Intensity Flashing at 1 Hz with 10% duty cycle Not enough light reflection. Signal level is below threshold Sensor Output is OFF
Medium Intensity Flashing at 1 Hz with 10% duty cycle Some light being reflected from target. Signal level is below threshold Sensor Output is OFF
High Intensity Flashing at 1 Hz with 90% duty cycle Optimal amount of light reflected from target. Signal level is above threshold. Sensor Output is ON

The alignment mode can be enabled for an indefinite amount of time or

enabled for limited intervals of 120 and 240 seconds.

Error Count: Displaces the amount of errors.

Device Status: Displaces the status of the device.

Last Event: Displaces the code for the last event that is initiated by the sensor.

Operation Information: In this section, the operator is able to monitor the

sensor operating hours since inception and power up.

Operating Hours: Since Inception: displays the total operating hours that the
sensor has been running since the first time it was powered ON. This value is
not lost during factory reset. The information that is displayed in this
parameter is represented in hours.

Operating Hours: Since Inception: displays the total operating hours that the
sensor has been running since the last time the sensor power was cycled. This
value is reset to zero every time that the sensor loses power.

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Temperature: In this section, the operator is able to monitor the actual,

minimum, and maximum internal temperature of the sensor.

Actual – Since Power Up: Displays the current internal temperature of the
sensor.

Maximum – Since Power Up: Displays the maximum sensor internal

temperature since the last time the sensor was power that is cycled.

Maximum: Since Inception: Displays the maximum internal temperature of

the sensor since the first time the sensor was ever powered ON. This value is
retained and not lost during default factory reset.

Minimum: Since Power Up: Displays the minimum internal temperature of

the sensor since the last time the sensor was power that is cycled.

Minimum: Since Inception: displays the maximum internal temperature of the

sensor since the first time the sensor was ever powered ON. This value is
retained and not lost during default factory reset.

Communication Characteristics: In this section of the Diagnosis Tab, you can

see read-only (ro) values for the Minimum Cycle Time (response time of the
sensor). You can also visualize the IO-Link Revision of the sensor in this
section.

Manage Parameter The Add-on Profile has a Refresh button that updates the read-only
parameters for all channels with IO-Link devices. It also performs a
Differences between IO-Link Correlation check of the read/write parameters in all connected IO-Link
Devices and Controllers devices and in the controller. Differences in parameter values can happen when
the device configuration is changed externally, such as through a device console
during operation. If there are differences after running a Correlation check, you
can choose to use the device parameters or to use the parameters that are stored
in the controller. The changes can be done on a per channel basis.

Before you proceed with this task, take note that the Refresh function:
• Is only enabled in online mode.
• Is performed initially when the Add-on Profile is launched in online
mode.

Figure 39 - Refresh Data in AOP While Online

The alignment mode can be enabled for an indefinite amount of time or

enabled for limited intervals of 120 and 240 seconds.

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1. From the IO-Link tab on the working pane, click the Refresh button. If
differences are detected in the RW values, a dialog box appears. The
dialog box displays mismatched information per channel, including the
parameters and the values present in the device and in the controller.

Figure 40 - Device vs. Controller Project Values

Communication errors (if applicable) are indicated in the dialog for each
channel. A link becomes available for you to click to retry communication.

Figure 41 - Parameter Tab

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2. For each channel, select the checkbox for the corrective action:

• Use Device Values: Uploads the parameter values that are read from the
connected IO-Link device to the project.

• Use Project Values: Downloads the parameter values from the project to
the connected IO-Link device.

3. Click “OK.” If you click the “OK” button without fixing the errors, the
read/write parameters of the affected channels are displayed.
Figure 42 - Parameter Tab

Controller Tags

In the Controller Tag view, it is possible to view the status of the sensor process
data (The process data values are not viewable in the Add-on Profile.).

Figure 43 - 42AF Controller Tabs

Triggered: This process bit toggles between one or zero depending on the
polarity configuration when the sensor detects the target or not. For diffuse
sensors, this bit displays a zero by default when no target is present and a one
when target is present. For Polarized Retroreflective and Transmitted Beam
sensors, this bit displays a one by default and a zero when the target is blocking
the reflector and the target.

MarginLowAlarm: This process bit toggles between one and zero to indicate if
there is enough margin to achieve reliable target detection. This bit is 1 when
the target is marginal (signal strength is above 0.5X and below 2X). This bit is
zero when the light levels are above the operating margin if the triggered bit is
active. Table 6 on page 55 describes the significance of both bits when
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Table 6 - Bit Indication

Triggered MarginLowAlarm Description
0 0 No target is present
0 1 No target present, item in background is very close to the sensor threshold
1 0 Target is present and sensor signal is not marginal
1 1 Target is present and signal strength is marginal (0.5x < signal < 2X)

Proximity: Displays the status of the proximity alarm. This process data
element is a bit that indicates if there is an object near the threshold (below
1.0X) when the output is OFF.

Gain: Displays the excess gain above the sensor threshold to achieve reliable
detection of the target.

Signal: Provides the raw measurement value of the amount of light reflected
from the target.

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Troubleshoot

This guide is meant to help resolve common issues that occur when
configuring the Bulletin 42AF.

Checklist
Error Cause Remedy
Power indicator The power supply is switched off. Check to see if there’s a reason for it to be switched off (installation or
LED does not light up maintenance work, and so on). Switch on the power supply if
appropriate.
Power indicator The 4-pin M12 plug is not connected to the Connect the 4-pin M12 plug to the sensor and tighten the cap nut by
LED does not light up connector on the sensor hand.
Power indicator Wiring fault in the splitter or control cabinet. Check the wiring carefully and repair any wiring faults.
LED does not light up
“Operator indicator” Supply cable to the sensor is damaged. Replace the damaged cable.
LED does not light up
No IO-Link connection to the device The C/Q communication port on the sensor is not Make sure that the C/Q communication port is connected to the IO-Link
connected to the IO-Link master master.
No IO-Link connection to the device No power supply See error “Operator indicator” LED does not light up.
Push button does not respond to user interface Local operation has been de-activated. Activate local operation.

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Install the Add-on Profile

Introduction This appendix shows how to install the IO-Link Add-on Profile (AOP) with the
RSLogix™ 5000 program. Add-on Profiles are files that users add to their
Rockwell Automation® library. These files contain the pertinent information for
configuring a device that is added to the Rockwell Automation® network.

The Add-on Profile simplifies the setup of devices because it presents the
necessary fields in an organized fashion. The Add-on Profile allows for set-up and
configuration of systems in a quick and efficient manner.
The Add-on Profile is a folder that contains numerous files for the device. It
comes as an installation package.

Performing the Installation 1. Download the latest IO-Link AOP file from the Add-on Profiles website.
https://download.rockwellautomation.com/esd/
download.aspx?downloadid=addonprofiles

2. Extract the AOP zip file, open the folder, and execute the “MPSetup”
application file.

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3. Select “Next” in order to install the IO-Link module profiles, accept the
license agreements, select “Next” and follow the module-profiles installation
wizard.

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4. Be sure the “Install” option is selected, select “Next,” review the install details
and select “Install.”

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5. The installation process begins. The process can take several minutes. Once
completed the “Next” button is available, select “Next.”

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6. Select “Finish” and review the release notes for any additional information.
The IO-Link AOP installation is completed.

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Device Parameters

When using Explicit Messages to read/write parameter values from/to the 42AF,
it’s important to know the Index Number, Data Type, and Size of the Data that
is transmitted/received in the message. The Identification table provides this
information for each of the Device Parameters.

Identification Tab
Index Sub-index
Parameter Name Hex(Dec) Hex (Dec) Access Default Allowed Value Data Type (Length)
Device Information
Vendor Name 0x10(16) 0x00(0) RO Allen-Bradley Allen-Bradley StringT
Product Catalog Number
Product Name 0x12(18) 0x00(0) RO 42AF-D2xxxx-x4 or 42AF-x2xxx-xx StringT
42AF-P2xxxx-x4
42AF-D2xxxx-x4 Series D
Product ID 0x13(19) 0x00(0) RO or 42AF-xxxxx-xx StringT
42AF-P2xxxx-x4 Series D
42AF RightSight™
Product Text 0x14(20) 0x00(0) RO StringT
Diffuse, P-Retro Photoelectric Sensor
Serial Number 0x15(21) 0x00(0) RO — StringT
User-Specific Information
Application-Specific 0x18(24) 0x00(0) RW 0 — StringT
Tag
UIntegerT
User Tag 1 0xC0(192) 0x00(0) RW 0 —
bitLength=32
UIntegerT
User Tag 2 0xC1(193) 0x00(0) RW 0 —
bitLength=16
Revision Information
Hardware Revision 0x16(22) 0x00(0) RO 1.0 — StringT
Firmware Revision 0x17(23) 0x00(0) RO 1.0 — StringT

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Observation Tab
Index Sub-index
Parameter Name Hex(Dec) Hex (Dec) Access Default Allowed Value Data Type (Length)
Device Monitoring
UIntegerT(RecordT)
.SignalStrength On 0x56(86) 0x01(1) RO — 0…65,535 bitLength=16
bitOffset=16
UIntegerT(RecordT)
.SignalStrength Off 0x56(86) 0x02(2) RO — 0…65,536 bitLength=16
bitOffset=0
UIntegerT
Contrast 0x57(87) 0x00(0) RO — 0…255
bitLength=8
UIntegerT
Excess Gain 0x59(89) 0x00(0) RO — 0…255
bitLength=8
Gain (only for 42AF polarized UIntegerT
0x59(89) 0x00(0) RO — 0…255
retroreflective) bitLength=8

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Parameter Tab
Index Sub-Index
Parameter Name Hex(Dec) Hex (Dec) Access Default Allowed Value Data Type (Length )
User Interface Configuration
Operation Configuration
Triggered1(or Triggered)

Uinteger(RecordT)
.Set Point - Threshold 0x3C(60) 0x01(1) RW 1000 505…12923 bitLength=16
bitOffset=16
Boolean (RecordT)
0 = Not Inverted,
.Polarity 0x70(112) 0x01(1) RW 1= Inverted bitLength=48
1 = Inverted
bitOffset=40
Uinteger(RecordT)
.Hysteresis 0x3D(61) 0x03(3) RO 1650 bitLength=16
bitOffset=0
0 = Disabled
Uinteger
Pin 2 Mode 0x60(96) 0x00(0) RW 0 = Disabled 1 = Light Operate
bitLength=8
2 = Dark Operate
Sensor Configuration
0 = 0.5
1 = 0.6 Uinteger(RecordT)
.MarginLevel - Low Multiplier 0x58(88) 0x01(1) RW 4 = 0.8 2 = 0.6 bitLength=8
3 = 0.7 bitOffset=8
4 = 0.8

0 = 1.0
1 = 1.5
2 = 2.0 Uinteger(RecordT)
.MarginLevel - High Multiplier 0x58(88) 0x02(2) RW 1 = 1.5 3 = 5.0 bitLength=8
4 = 10.0 bitOffset=0
5 = 15.0
6 = 20.0

Counter/Timer
Counter

Uinteger(RecordT)
0 = Disabled
Mode 0x5D(93) 0x01(1) RW 0 = Disabled bitLength=8
1 = Enabled
bitOffset=24

Uinteger(RecordT)
.Reset 0x5D(93) 0x02(2) WO — 1 = Reset bitLength=8
bitOffset=16

Uinteger(RecordT)
.Counter 0x5D(93) 0x03(3) RO 0 0…65,535 bitLength=16
bitOffset=0

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Sub-
Index index
Parameter Name Hex(Dec) Hex (Dec) Access Default Allowed Value Data Type (Length)
Timer

Uinteger(RecordT)
0 = Disabled
.Mode 0x5C(92) 0x01(1) RW 0 = Disabled bitLength=8
1 = Enabled
bitOffset=40

Uinteger(RecordT)
.Reset 0x5C(92) 0x02(2) WO — 1 = Reset bitLength=8
bitOffset=32
Uinteger(RecordT)
.DurationTriggered 0x5C(92) 0x03(3) RO 0 0…4,095
bitLength=12
Uinteger(RecordT)
.DurationNotTriggered 0x5C(92) 0x04(4) RO 0 0…4,095
bitLength=12
Data-Mapping Cofiguration
0=
TriggerMarginLowAlarmProximityAlarmExcessGainLevel
ReceivedSignalStrength,
1=
0= TriggerMarginLowAlarmProximityAlarmExcessGainLevel Uinteger(RecordT)
Triggered,Margin, ContrastLevelTemperature,
.Mode 0x50(80) 0x01(1) RW bitLength=8
Proximity,Gain,Si
gnal, 2= bitOffset=0
TriggerMarginLowAlarmProximityAlarmExcessGainLevel
CounterValue,
3 = TriggerMarginLowAlarmProximityAlarmOnDurationOff
Duration

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Diagnostic Tab
Index Sub-index
Parameter Name Hex(Dec) Hex (Dec) Access Default Allowed Value Data Type (Length)
Device Access Locks
Device Access Locks.Parameter (Write) Access Boolean(RecordT)
0x0C(12) 0x00(0) RO 0=False 0=False
Locks bitOffset=0
Boolean(RecordT)
Device Access Locks.Data Storage Lock 0x0C(12) 0x01(1) RO 0=False 0=False
bitOffset=1
0=False Boolean(RecordT)
Device Access Locks.Local Parameterization Lock 0x0C(12) 0x02(2) RW 0=False
1=True bitOffset=2
Service Function
Button = "Device Reset" Button = "Device Reset"
<Standard Command> Device Reset 0x02(2) 0x00(0) WO
Button = 128 Button = 128
Button = "Restore UIntegerT
<Standard Command> Restore Factory Settings 0x02(2) 0x82(130) WO Value = 130
Factory Settings" bitLength=8
Uinteger(RecordT)
0 = Disable(d)
.Locator Indicator 0x5E(94) 0x01(1) RW 0= Disabled bitLength=8
1 = Enable(d)
bitOffset=8
Uinteger(RecordT)
0 = Disable(d)
.LEDs Enable 5E(94) 0x0(2) RW 1= Enabled bitLength=8
1 = Enable(d)
bitOffset=0
Device Status
0 = Disable(d) UIntegerT
Alignment Mode 0x5F(95) 0x00(0) RW 0= Disabled
1 = Enable(d) bitLength=8
UIntegerT
Error Count 0x20(32) 0x00(0) RO — —
bitLength=16
0 = Device is OK
1 = Maintenance
required UIntegerT
Device Status 0x24(36) 0x00(0) RO '0 = Device is OK 2 = Out of specification bitLength=8
3 = Funtional chek
4 = Failure
UIntegerT
Last Event 0x6E(110) 0x00(0) RO 0 0…65,535
bitLength=16
Operation Information
Uinteger(RecordT)
.Operating Time - Since Inception 0x5B(91) 0x01(1) RO bitLength=32
bitOffset=32
Uinteger(RecordT)
.Operating Time - Since Power Up 0x5B(91) 0x0(2) RO bitLength=32
bitOffset=0

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Index Sub-index
Parameter Name Hex(Dec) Hex (Dec) Access Default Allowed Value Data Type (Length)
Temperature
IntegerT(RecordT)
.Actual - Since Power Up 0x5A(90) 0x01(1) RO — -40…125 bitLength=8
bitOffset=32
IntegerT(RecordT)
.Maximum - Since Power Up 0x5A(90) 0x02(2) RO — -40…125 bitLength=8
bitOffset=24
IntegerT(RecordT)
.Maximum - Since Inception 0x5A(90) 0x02(3) RO — -40…125 bitLength=8
bitOffset=16
IntegerT(RecordT)
.Minimum Since Power Up 0x5A(90) 0x04(4) RO — -40…125 bitLength=8
bitOffset=8
IntegerT(RecordT)
.Minimum - Since Inception 0x5A(90) 0x05(5) RO — -40…125 bitLength=8
bitOffset=0
Communication Characteristics
UIntegerT
Direct Parameters 1.Min Cycle Time 0x00(0) 0x03(3) RO 20 2 ms bitLength=8
bitOffset=104
UIntegerT
Direct Parameters 1. Master Cycle Time 0x00(0) 0x02(2) RO 20 2 ms bitLength=8
bitOffset=112
UIntegerT
Direct Parameters 1.IO-Link Revision ID 0x00(0) 0x05(5) RO 0x11 bitLength=8
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Process Data
Parameter Name Sub-index Access Default Allowable Values Data Type (Length)
BooleanT
0 = Not Triggered
Triggered Depends on mode RO 0 = Not Triggered bitLength=32
1 = Triggered
bitOffset=0
BooleanT
0 = Off
MarginLowAlarm Depends on mode RO 0 = Off bitLength=32
1 = On
bitOffset=1
BooleanT
0 = Off
ProximityAlarm Depends on mode RO 0 = Off bitLength=32
1 = On
bitOffset=2
UIntegerT
Gain Depends on mode RO n/a 0...255 bitLength=8
bitOffset=8
UIntegerT
Contrast Depends on mode RO — 0...255 bitLength=8
bitOffset=16
BooleanT
TemperatureInternal Depends on mode RO — -40 to 125 bitLength=32
bitOffset=24
UIntegerT
DurationTriggered Depends on mode RO — 0...4095 bitLength=12
bitOffset=20
BooleanT
DurationNotTriggered Depends on mode RO — 0...4095 bitLength=32
bitOffset=8
UIntegerT
SignalStrength Depends on mode RO — 0...65535 bitLength=16
bitOffset=16
UIntegerT
Count Depends on mode RO — 0...65535 bitLength=16
bitOffset=16
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Message Structure and Configuration

Example Configuration Examples

Configuring a Message This appendix provides additional information and examples that explain how to
configure a Message Instruction.
Instruction
In the examples that we show, we are assuming the use of the ControlLogix®
controller. A ControlLogix® controller can accommodate both downloading
Explicit Message Requests and uploading Explicit Message Responses. The
Message Instruction dialog blocks must be formatted as shown in the examples
shown.

Example Format of a Read Message

In this example, the steps necessary to Read the IO-Link Parameter value for
“Vendor Name: from the 42AF are shown. The screen capture that is shown is
the Message Configuration dialog box that shows all of the information that is
needed to complete this task. To open this dialog box, click the blue square box
in the Message Instruction.

Some of the data that are required to complete the Message Configuration dialog
box comes from Appendix B. Appendix B shows the Index Number, Data Type,
and Size of all the Parameters that are available in the 42AF. To complete the
dialog box, the Service Code and Source Length must be provided.

A table of the different Read and Write Service Codes and their associated
Source Lengths are shown on page 80.

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Figure 44 - Message Configuration

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The following table identifies the data that are required to complete the Message
Configuration dialog box to Read the “Vendor Name” from the 42AF:

Box Description Value

1 Message Type
The message type is CIP™ Generic. CIP Generic
2 Service Type
The service type is Custom. Custom
3 Service Code
Established from Service Code Table. 4D
4 Class
The class is 3a3. 3a3
5 Instance
Established from Appendix A. Identifies the Index for the Parameter being read. 16
6 Attribute
The Attribute value is 0. 0
7 Source Element
Contains the name of the tag of the channel number to be read. Write_Assembly[0]
8 Source Length
This box contains the number of bytes of service data to be sent or received in 1 byte
message. Defined in Data Structure Tables.
9 Destination Element
First element of the destination Array. Read_Assembly[0]

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Read Data from the Sensor

Once the Message Instruction dialog box has been populated, trigger the rung of
the logic that contains the message instruction. The “Vendor Name” is read from
the 42AF and copied into the “Read_Assembly” Array. When viewed as ASCII
the name Allen-Bradley is displayed.

Example Format of a Write Message

It is possible to Write a unique name to the 42AF sensor. This Parameter is called
“Application-Specific Name.” In Appendix B we can find the Index Number for
this Parameter (24) and the maximum length of the String (32 characters). Each
character is equivalent to one byte. This example shows the steps necessary to
write “Test” to the Application Specific Name index.

The source element Array is “Write_Assembly,” byte zero is the channel

followed by the data to be written.

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The Message Configuration dialog box that shows all the information that is
necessary to Write to the Application Specific Name Parameter in the 42AF. To
open the Message Instruction dialog box, click the blue square box in the
Message Instruction.

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The following table identifies the data that are required to complete the Message
Configuration dialog box to Write “Test” to the Application Specific Name in
the 42AF:

Box Description Value

1 Message Type
The message type is CIP Generic. CIP Generic
2 Service Type
The service type is Custom. Custom
3 Service Code
Established from Service Code Table. 4E
4 Class
The class is 3a3. 3a3
5 Instance
Established from Appendix A. Identifies the Index for the Parameter being read. 24
6 Attribute
The Attribute value is 0. 0
7 Source Element
Contains the name of the first tag of the data array to be written. Write_Assembly[0]
8 Source Length
This box contains the number of bytes of service data to be sent or received in a 5 bytes
message. Defined in Data Structure Tables.
9 Destination Element
N/A —

Validation of Write
Once the Message Instruction dialog box has been populated; trigger the rung of
logic that contains the message instruction. The word “Test” is written from the
“Write_Assembly” to the Application Specific Name Parameter Index in the
42AF.

The data is validated when reading the value of Index 24 in the sensor or when
viewing the 1734-4IOL configuration. To view the configuration of the
1734-4IOL, follow these steps:

1. Click the 1734-4IOL in the IO Configuration.

2. A popup box is displayed and advises that changes within the sensor have
been detected. Expand the settings and to see that the Application Specific
Name has changed to Test.

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3. Click “Upload” then “OK” and the new parameter values are uploaded into
the controller. The new Application Specific Name can be seen when
viewing the Identification Tab of the AOP for the 42AF sensor.

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Service Code
The table that is shown is used to determine the Service Code that is needed for a
specific Message Instruction.

Need in Implementation
Service Code (Hex Class Instance Service Name Description of Service
4B Required Required Read Subindex Reads a parameter value from the IO-Link device
4C — Required Write Subindex Writes a parameter value from the IO-Link device
Reads an entire index (all parameters within an index)
4D Required Required Read Subindex from the IO-Link device (uses subindex 0)
Writes an entire index (all parameters within an index)
4E — Required Write Subindex from the IO-Link device (uses subindex 0)

Source Length: from Data Structure Tables

Use these tables to determine the source length that is based on the Service Code
that is used and the number of bytes being written.

Read Subindex (4B)

Message Data Format:
Byte 0 Byte 1
Subindex Number Channel Number

Source Length= 2 bytes

Read Subindex (4C)

Message Data Format:
Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3
Subindex Number Channel Number Data 0 Data 1

Source Length= 2 bytes + Number of bytes of data being written

Read Subindex (4D)

Message Data Format:
Byte 0
Channel Number = 1 byte

Source Length= 1 byte

Write Index (4E)

Message Data Format:
Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2 Byte 3
Channel Number Data 0 Data 1 Data 3

Source Length= 1 byte + Number of bytes of data being written

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Error Codes and Events

When an event occurs, the device signals the presence of the event to the master.
The master then reads out the event. Events can be error messages and warnings/
maintenance data. Error messages are transmitted from the device to the
controller via the IO-Link master. The transmission of device parameters or
events occurs independently from the cyclic transmission of process data.

Error Codes Error Code Instance Code Note

No error APP ZERO Only applies for response telegram
Unspecific application fault APP 0x8000
Invalid index APP 0x8011
Invalid subindex APP 0x8012
Service temporarily unavailable APP 0x8020
Service temporarily unavailable (control) APP 0x8021
Service temporarily unavailable (sensor) APP 0x8022
Access denied APP 0x8023 Write attempt to read-only address
Invalid value range, parameter APP 0x8030
Parameter value too large APP 0x8031
Parameter value too small APP 0x8032
Application error APP 0x8081 Application does not respond
Application not ready APP 0x8082 Application does not respond

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Events
42AF

Name >>> Temperature

Fault Hardware Voltage Short

Name Bit Description >>> No Malfunction Overload Overrun Underrun Fault Overrun Circuit

Event Code - See “1734-4IOL Events” tab 0x0000 0x4000 0x4210 0x4220 0x5000 0x5111 0x7710
0 - Device application (Remote)
Event Location 3
1 - Master application (Local)
0 - Reserved
1 - Event single shot
Event Mode 0 6 1 1 3 3 3 3 3
2 - Event disappears
3 - Event appears
Event Mode 1 7 2 2 2 2 2

Event Qualifier - See "Event Qualifier" tab

Event Sequence Count - 1...255 (is never 0)

0 - Unknown
1 - Physical Layer (PL)
2 - Data Layer (DL)
Event Source 0 0
3 - Application Layer (AL)
4 - Application (APP)
5-7 - Reserved
Event Source 1 1

Event Source 2 2
0 - Reserved
1 - Notification
Event Type 0 4 1 1 3 2 3 2 3
2 - Warning
3 - Error
Event Type 1 5
0 - Device OK
Status Bit — — — — — — —
1 - Device Fault

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Notes:

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